Monster Island News: Legends of Film and Fantasy

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Cortlandt Hull

I just wanted to update everyone on a the progress of Cortlandt Hull and Dennis Vincent's four hour horror documentary entitled, ""Legends of Film and Fantasy".

Cortlandt Hull informs me that they have been busy gathering visuals for the various segments of their documentary. Apparently they have ran into some difficulty finding the original James Bama paintings he created for the Aurora monster model kit covers. According to Hull the artwork he is looking for is very rare and most pieces are in the hands of private collectors.

If you happen to own one of these pieces or you know someone who does, Cortlandt would love to hear from you! He can be contacted - HERE

Hull recently also interviewed cover artist, Daniel Horne & poster artist, Roger Kastel ("Jaws" & "Empire Strikes Back"), in relation to Jim Bama's work. Those interviews will be featured in a special segment that will premiere at "Wonderfest".

The opening & closing "wrap-arounds" for the new two-disc documentary have also just been completed. These animated segments feature "Zacherley" (photo above) and June Foray as "Zenobia The Gypsy Witch."

I can't wait to see the finished product!

See Also: Hey! Remember Mark, The Yoda Puppet Costs More Than You Do! / Life Magazine Discovers Rare Publicity Photos From Creature From The Black Lagoon - Update! / The Witch's Dungeon 40 Years Of Chills An Amazing Tribute To The Golden Age Of Horror

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Cortlandt Hull

Cortlandt Hull just notified me that he and partner Dennis Vincent had just posted the first clip from their upcoming documentary, "Legends of Film and Fantasy" on Youtube.

The clip features a great interview with Mark Hamill in which he talks about the "real" star of "The Empire Strikes Back", the life-sized "Yoda" puppet. From the way Mark tells it, he could have passed out on the set and no one would have realized it.

Muppet's always steal the show don't they?

Anyway, it is a great interview and I can't wait to see the finished product.

Cortlandt and Vincent's first documentary, "The Witch's Dungeon 40 Years Of Chills" is one of the best ever produced and so far, "Legends" looks as if it may be even better!