Mr. Lobo Wants To Return CINEMA INSOMNIA To It's TV Roots

Written By: Ken Hulsey

Source: Mr. Lobo

Way back in 2001 a fledgling horror host by the name of Mr. Lobo launched a little late night movie program called "Cinema Insomnia" on KXTV channel 10 in Sacramento. Since that time Lobo, and CI, have been syndicated all over this great country of ours appearing on TV screens from Cucamonga to Kalamazoo. Lobo has even launched a very successful line of DVDs featuring CI episodes which can be purchased through Amazon.com. All this, including numerous public appearances at movie screenings and conventions, have made this a very eventful decade for Lobo indeed.

Sadly, however, despite all this fame surrounding "Cinema Insomnia" the show has not aired on KXTV since 2002. The local ABC affiliate opted to replace the show after one season with either low grade movies or infomercials.

Now that "Cinema Insomnia" is celebrating it's 10th anniversary with 25 brand new episodes Mr. Lobo and his legions of fans have gone straight to the net to publish an online petition to get the show back on the channel that launched it oh so long ago.

Here is the verbiage from the site:

Local Horror Host, Eric Lobo aka "Mr. Lobo" started Cinema Insomnia on KXTV Channel 10 in Sacramento in 2001 only to have it cancelled later that year. Since then, that 3:05 AM time slot on very late Saturday/early Sundays have been replaced by a hostless movie slot consisting of the same 13 public domain movies. Since this is the 10th Anniversary of Mr. Lobo's debut on KXTV, this petition is encouraging KXTV to bring back Cinema Insomnia & Mr. Lobo to the same time slot. They have nothing to lose but plenty to gain.

Indeed, there would seem to be a lot for KXTV to gain by once again airing CI, namely keeping all the fans of the show from marching on the station with lit torches and pitchforks in hand.

True ... it would have to be a night time assault for the torches to have effect ....

Wait ... I'm off topic.

With a little help from YOU Mr. Lobo hopes to "peacefully" persuade KXTV to return CI to it's TV roots.

Please follow this link to let your voice be heard - http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/mrlobokxtv/

"The Show Will Go On!" CINEMA INSOMNIA'S 10th Season Fully Funded!

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Mr. Lobo

When the host of the nationally syndicated late-night horror showcase "Cinema Insomnia" decided to make the 10th season something special he knew that he would have to get a little help to raise the funds necessary to make his vision become a reality. As most of you already know, independent productions sometimes don't rake in the kind of cash that say.....oh I don't know..... films like "Avatar" do, so finding the resources to get things rolling can be a bit tight.

Lobo decided to put his pride on the shelf for a bit and go directly to his fans, via Kickstarter, to ask for their donations to get the $10,000 he would need to produce his shows 10th season. It was a big risk for the Sacramento, Ca based production. A big risk that payed off in a big way.

In late November the campaign to launch the 10th season of CI went into full effect, and early on things didn't look good. Money began to trickle in slowly and about half-way through the 30 days allotted to raise the needed funds only about $3,000 had been pledged. The early returns weighed very heavily on Lobo who knew that his fan base was very loyal, but people had families to feed and Christmas was just around the corner. Perhaps the horror host had chosen the wrong time to petition for funds?

Despite these early setbacks, the CI fans ultimately didn't let Lobo down and as the time ticked off on the last evening of the Kickstarter program the money came in ...... and how. A late surge in donations pushed the tally past the projected $10,000 mark to an amazing $11,140!

Mr. Lobo was moved to say the least.

In response to the overwhelming response to all of the generosity bestowed by his loyal fans, Mr. Lobo had this to say:

"Mr. Lobo is the luckiest boy in the whole world! The CASH-O-METER exploded at $10,000—sending springs and sparks showering everywhere! We are still getting donations and we have two hours to go. Sources say we’re creeping up on $11,000!

You did it CINSOMNIACS, INSOMNIACS, SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, FAIR WEATHER FANS, FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, FELLOW HORROR HOSTS, ART-LOVERS, MONSTER KIDS, FILM GEEKS and COLLEAGUES…

YOU DID IT!

Together, we made indie television history and saved the world for misunderstood movies!"

He then went on to personally thank every single person who donated their hard-earned money to back the show. You can read all of those "thank yous" here - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cinemainsomnia/cinema-insomnia-10-year-anniversary/posts

This just goes to prove that even in country such as ours, though times may be tough all around, people still will find ways to keep something that brings them joy alive. Mr. Lobo and CI are proof that the American dream is still very much alive and that quality entertainment can be produced without the backing of mega studios and huge corporations.

Indeed Lobo is the "luckiest boy in the whole world", his fans have stood by him for ten years, far longer than the attention span of the average TV viewer. About 99% of the television series that have been launched during CI's run have come and gone, which is a true testament to just what Lobo has been able to produce with a small crew and independent actors.

Bigger is not always better and CI proves it.

See Also: Mr Lobo Goes IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS - Celebrating 10 Years Of Cinema Insomnia / Mr. Lobo Is Set To Begin Production On The Tenth Season Of CINEMA INSOMNIA / Zoinks! Mr. Lobo Makes A Guest Appearance On SCOOBY DOO?/ Bigfoot Pummels Both Peter Graves And Mr Lobo / Mr Lobo Invades Los Angeles To Host American Scary Tonight! / Lobotronic Film Show 7 To Feature The Best In Indie Horror / It's A Two Night Cinema Insomnia Loboween Spectacular! / Virginia Creepers: The Horror Host Tradition Of The Old Dominion - Following Virginia’s Rich Horror Hosting History / What Are Celebrities Doing For Halloween? - Part 1 / Plan 9 Remake Gets A Bigger Budget - Trailer On The Way / Mr. Lobo Is Going To Have A Very Busy Weekend! / Mr Lobo Hosts Nonstop Movie Party Zombies / Mr Lobo And Cinema Insomnia Triumphantly Return To The National Spotlight / Mr. Lobo Enters The 3rd Dimension For Virtual Fan Gathering / Mr Lobo Interviews Monsters From The ID Director David Gargani / Mr Lobo Continues To Be The Busiest Man In Showbiz Announcing New Appearences And DVDs / Plan 9 From Outer Space Strikes Again / A Public Memorial To Bob Wilkins In Sacramento / Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento? / Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake

Walking Zombies, Vampire Women And A Film Orgy Invade Sacramento

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: Christy Savage / Trash Film Orgy

Several years ago Mr. Lobo of the Sacramento (Ca)based late-night horror movie showcase "Cinema Insomnia" boasted to me that his hometown was the undisputed "B Movie Capitol Of The World." Considering the fact that Lobo's program hails from the city I figured that his opinion on the matter may be just a little bit biased.

On further review, however, there are many more things about Sacramento that help to back up the famous horror hosts claim. For example, California's capitol boasts the largest collection of "Star Trek" themed rock bands in the world. Other items to reinforce the title include the annual 'Zombie Walk', annual 'Trash Film Orgy' and the fact that numerous current and prior B movies have used the city as a location for filming.

Yes, Franklin, Indiana may host the "B Movie Celebration", but when it comes to films that are a little off center, Sacramento should be considered their kingdom, a town that embraces them.

Several B movie events are about to get underway in Sacramento this summer. First is the Trash Film Orgy's 10th annual midnight movie series that begins July 10th and runs through August 14th.

Here is the info on this years 'Orgy' from the TFO website:

SO INCREDIBLE YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT!!!

TRASH FILM ORGY-the world’s most amazing Midnight Movie Show returns for its super-exciting 10th Anniversary Season!

JULY 10 – EVIL DEAD 2 – DEAD BY DAWN (1987)
The Ultimate Undead Cult Classic…featuring the 10th Anniversary ZOMBIE WALK and the Return of the Raper Tree!

JULY 17 – GALAXY OF TERROR (1981)
Roger Corman’s tawdry tale of interstellar horror with Special Guest SID HAIG Live!!!

JULY 24 – CRYBABY (1990)
Special Sing-along SHow of John Waters’ Rockabilly Musical Extravaganza!

JULY 31 – NIGHTMARE (1981)
The most controversial slasher movie of the 80s. Not Available on DVD…see it UNCUT on the big screen and presented in PSYCHO-VISION!

AUGUST 7 – ENTER THE DRAGON (1973)
The Ultimate Martial Arts Motion Picture Experience with Bruce Lee, Jim Kelly and John Saxon!

AUGUST 14 –TRASH TILL DAWN
All-Night Action with BAD GIRLS gone wild on a wanton rampage of Bloody Violence! THREE thrilling features for the price of one!

Bringing you the best in 35mm Exploitation and Cult Cinema, the Trash Film Orgy promises the ultimate theatre experience! With LIVE Bloody Stage Shows, Audience Participation, Games, Prizes and much, much MORE!

It all happens SATURDAYS at MIDNIGHT in the Fabulous and Historic CREST THEATRE located at 1013 K Street in Downtown Sacramento. 916-44-CREST
Tickets are $9.50 per show. ($1 off for Zombies and other Cool-Costumed Cats!)
The TRASH FILM ORGY is adult fun for trash fans 18 and Over ONLY

COME EARLY! Doors open at 11:30 for the Incredibly Interactive Trash-Action Sideshow, Sacramento’s Trashiest Deejays and the RETRO-TRASH LOUNGE, featuring non-stop Trash Shorts and Trailers!

As a matter of fact the Trash Film Orgy also produces it's own films under the label TFO Productions. Their films include, "Monster From Bikini Beach" and the upcoming, "Planet Of Vampire Women", which is scheduled to have a new trailer debut during this years film festival.
Here is the synopsis for "Planet Of Vampire Women":

PLANET OF THE VAMPIRE WOMEN is an action-packed sci-fi adventure of the galaxy’s sexiest space pirates who pull off the ultimate heist only to crash into an unknown world. Finding themselves trapped on a storm-shrouded planet overrun with monsters, the intergalactic outlaws unknowingly awaken an unspeakable horror that causes the dead to walk...with an insatiable lust for blood!

After pulling off the heist of the century, notorious space pirate Trix Richards and her gang of interplanetary outlaws attempt a daring getaway in an antique warship. The mercenaries blaze through the galaxy with the law on their tail, seeking refuge on a long-forgotten sinister moon. But when the ship crashes into the storm-shrouded orb, they find themselves stranded in a nightmare world of unrelenting terror, with a scout missing and a fatally wounded leader. As the crew assesses the damage, Captain Richards rises from the dead with an insatiable lust for blood. She disappears into the fog, leaving behind a badly wounded helmsman and an unfathomable mystery. A scout party is quickly assembled to investigate the hostile environment, which is plagued by violent electrical storms and alive with danger. It is also a breeding ground for degenerate aliens and the pirates soon find themselves trapped in a desperate struggle to stay alive. Stumbling upon the ruins of an ancient civilization, they unwittingly awaken a dormant evil bent on destruction of the dark moon and its bloodthirsty inhabitants. The remaining humans must race against time to escape the doomed world and reach civilization before the space vampires can spread their infernal horror to an unsuspecting universe.

Brand new photos from the film are included at the bottom of this article!

But wait, there's more!

Today just happens to be the day for Sacramento's annual 'Zombie Walk', which is surprisingly also sponsored by the Trash Film Orgy. Well, imagine that.

Here is the info:

We were first;now lets be the biggest!

ZOMBIE WALK 2010:
The Trash Film Orgy is commonly credited as inventing the phenomena that is the ZOMBIE WALK in 2001.

** This year, to celebrate our 10th season, we are striving to have the Biggest, Best Zombie Walk EVER! ** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_walk

When:
JULY 10th, 2010
7pm-THE DEAD ASSEMBLE at Sub-Q
8pm-THE DEAD WALK at Second Saturday
9pm-THE DEAD ROCK with Zombie Band Children of the Grave at Sub-Q
10pm-THE DEAD WALK AGAIN to K Street for Zombie Happy Hour at the Pyramid Alehouse
11:30pm-Doors open for the 10th Annual Trash Film Orgy featuring EVIL DEAD 2

Where:
Sub Q- 17th and I Street,
Downtown Sacramento
Zombies please meet in the Parking Lot

Who:
Everyone is invited to participate…young, old and in-between…even the dead are welcome! Zombie Dogs, too!

What:
-Sacramento’s biggest ever Zombie Walk…an opportunity for folks to get dressed up like Zombies and infiltrate Second Saturday, scaring and entertaining the masses.
-A fun, promo event to kick off the 10th Anniversary Trash Film Orgy season!

FEATURING:
-A LIVE musical appearance from Zombie Band Children of the Grave, at 9:15pm at Sub-Q. http://www.myspace.com/childrenofthegrave666
-Zombie Happy Hour at the Pyramid Alehouse (11th and K Street)
-10th Annual TRASH FILM ORGY featuring EVIL DEAD 2, including the crowning of the 2010 King and Queen of the Zombies-Win Big Prizes!
Please come pre-made up in your Zombie finest…themed Zombies are strongly encouraged!
Limited Make-up on-site will be available, but will be based on a first-come, first-served sign-up.


Here are those sexy "Vampire Women" photos I promised you:

See Also: Planet Of Vampire Women - New Photos And Casting Call / Planet Of Vampire Women - New Trailer - New Photos - Chance To Become A Producer / New Photos From "Planet Of Vampire Women" / The First Teaser Trailer For Planet Of Vampire Women / The First Look At "Planet Of Vampire Women" / Bikini Girls And A Monster Invade Phoenix / Trash Film Orgy 2008! / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Monster From Bikini Beach - Limited Engagement In Sacramento / Girls Girls Girls! Celebrate Spring Break With The Trash Film Orgy / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)

Lobotronic Film Show 7 To Feature The Best In Indie Horror

Written By: Mr Lobo

We kick off the Sacramento Horror Film Fest with The Seventh “Lobotronic Film Show” showcases a parade of bizarre short films, monster movie trailers, vintage commercials and twisted cartoons that might otherwise go unseen by mainstream audiences. Film clips will be provided by prominent ..Northern California.. film collectors, that have put on “Psychotronic”-style film shows since the 1970's mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Lobotronic show for the 2007 Sacramento Film Fest packed the house and inspired enthusiastic response! Because the crowd was so enthusiastic laughs and howls from the crowd. This year’s SHFF engagement promises to be even better with EXCLUSIVE horror content. Hosted By Mr. Lobo and The Queen Of Trash. Performances by The Common Men and the Phantom Jets!

Thursday, Oct 22, 7pm

Historic Colonial Theatre
....3522 Stockton Blvd.....
....Sacramento.., ..CA.. ..95820........
.. ..
October 23-25 ....Sacramento.... Horror Film Festival, Colonial Theater....

SHFF SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD

1:00PM - BLOOD NIGHT: LEGEND OF MARY HATCHET

Altar (18 min)

* A janitor re-examines his life when a toilet he cleans daily becomes possessed.
* Directed by Nathan Bezner

One Dark Night (22 min)

* A hilarious and macabre gothic fairytale about an undead man and his pursuit of love, with help from his misfit friends.
* Directed by John Moxness

Panacea (2 min)

* Directed by Kent Hastings

My Grandmother (7 min)

* Visiting her grandmother’s grave, Isabella is haunted by morbid feelings in the heart...
* Directed by Can Evrenol

Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet (80 min)

* Fueled by intense and energetic performances from Samantha Facchi, Nate Dushku, Bill Moseley and Danielle Harris, “Blood Night” is a non-stop splatter fest filled with sex, guts, and heads that roll! “Blood Night” puts a neck-breaking spin on the gory and gut-wrenching slasher pieces from the legendary decade of 1980?s horror!
* Directed by Frank Sabatella

3:30PM - SHORTS PROGRAM 1

aQua ad lavandum - in brevi (16m)

* Confront a part of yourself you always hoped would not exist!
* Directed by Florian Metzner

X-Mess Detritus (2 min)

* MTV and SciFi Channel veteran, Voltaire, takes a dark look at gift-giving and the negative effect it has on the Earth in this one-minute Christmas parable. Animated in stop-motion by Voltaire and narrated by ....Gerard Way.... of My Chemical Romance.
* Directed by Aurelio Voltaire

Windows of the Soul (12 min)

* A young couple goes camping for the weekend and find out more about each other than they ever imagined.
* Directed by Sarah MacDonald

Danse Macabre (8 min)

* For a period of time, while we believe it to be perfectly still, lifeless flesh responds, stirs, and contorts in a final macabre ballet. Are these spasms mrely erratic motions or do they echo the chaotic twists and turns of a past life?
* Directed by Pedro Pires

Cold October (30 min)

* What he see's could save her life, if only he could believe.
* Directed by Mikel J. Wisler

Monster Mash (14 min)

* A Monty-Pythonesque/Feminist parody of slasher films.
* Directed by Ethan Ireland

5:30 - SHORTS PROGRAM 2

1881 Zombies (8 min)

* 1881 Zombies” is what you get when you take Clint Eastwood from “High Planes Drifter” and place him in the world of “28 Days Later".
* Directed by Dusty Duprel

À mère et marées (19 min)

* Fred's life takes a tragic turn when he realises that he turns into something inhuman. While her mother wants to hide him from all prying eyes, Fred only thinks about a thing: the sea.
* Directed by Alain Fornier

The Hell Patrol (25 min)

* Lt. Sandy Fletcher (Pisha Warden) leads her squad of beat up 'Hell Patrollers' across a post-zombalyptic wasteland.
* Directed by Turner Van Ryan

Monstrous Nature (15 min)

* Kidnapped from her church, a nun wakes up in the deep woods handcuffed to a dangerous man who reveals his intentions when the full moon rises...
* Directed by Jason Cuadrado

Glitch (13 min)

* A heavily fatigued man, who aspires to better living, is visited by a stranger in his bathroom mirror.
* Directed by Joe Fordham

Clowns VS. Ninjas (4 min)

* Music Video
* Directed by David Brocca

The Waterboard (14 min)

* 'The Waterboard' concerns issues of extra-judicial torture intersecting with the problem of human evil.
* Directed by Armando Valle

8:00PM - ALBINO FARM

· LIVE performance by JINCHI!

ALBINO FARM

* ....Backwoods.. ..Ozark.. ..Mountain.... town with century-old history of religious fanaticism inadvertently creates a modern sadistic society of in-bred misfits who prey on stray travelers. Four young college students lured into exploring the legend of the Albino Farm uncover the disturbing past and end up enduring a horrific night of which only one will survive. (Chris Jericho co-stars)
* Q&A with cast and crew!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

10:30AM - RISE AND SCREAM!

House of Harrington (20 min)

* Documentary. Profile of the late iconoclastic director Curtis Harrington, featuring images from many of his poetic and haunting films
* Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz & Tyler Hubby

Abraham's Boys (15 min)

* Abraham van Helsing – infamous, angry, brilliant - is a man haunted by the darkest of secrets… secret s that he will, one cold night just after the turn of the century, unfold at last to his two sons, Maximilian and Rudolph.
* Directed by ....Dorothy Street....

Next Floor (12 min)

* During an opulent and luxurious banquet, complete with cavalier servers and valets, eleven pampered guests participate in what appears to be a ritualistic gastronomic carnage.
* Directed by Denis Villeneuve

Morgue Story (78 min)

* Ana Argento, an accomplished cartoon artist yet frustrated with her relationships, meets two other strange characters with peculiar lives. Tom is a chronic cataleptic who ironically is a life insurance salesman, and Daniel Torres is a sociopath and rapist coroner who has a peculiar method.

1:00PM

BUILD-A-ZOMBIE WORKSHOP

* Create effects on a small budget. Live demonstration of the creation of the undead. 20Presented by Morb-X.

2:00PM - CRYPTIC

Strings of Clarity (4 min)

* An old lonely mortician slowly descends into madness when he decides to build a wife out of the bodies he is working on.
* Directed by Paul O. Stevens

Alone (7 min)

* Directed by John Gonzales

Death in Charge (15 min)

* The Grim Reaper is mistaken for a babysitter and learns a thing or two about life when left to spend the evening with a precious 9 year-old girl.
* Directed by Devi Snively

Cryptic (83 min)

* A teenager whose mother died in a mysterious accident discovers her old cellphone can call into her past.
* Directed by Danny Kuchuck

4:30PM - SHORTS PROGRAM 3

Methodic 1.5 (16 min)

* Taking place in between the events of the first film and the forth coming sequel, Methodic 1.5 tells the story of a parolee, given a second chance at life, who falls victim to the viral, infectious control of the evil Dollman.
* Directed by Chris .R. Notarile

Backseat (3 min)

* A contemporary suspense-action-thriller based on the urban legend of the backseat strangler.
* Directed by Chris .R. Notarile

Auburn Hills Breakdown (16 min)

* It's the story of Junior, the chainsaw wielding but fiercely loyal son, who struggles to hold his family together when they are forced to hide out in the terrifying co untry home of a deeply superficial but very lonely yuppie couple.
* Directed by Geoff Redknap

Remote (19 min)

* Temporarily connected in time, a man tries to prevent the murder of a young woman living in his house 30 years in the past.
* Directed by Marc Roussel

Smooth Operator (7 min)

* Some relations hips can just tear you apart.
* Directed by Alyn Darnay

Le Quelounne (11 min)

* This film sheds light on the psychological aspect of one of the most mythical antagonist exploited the low-budget film ...
* Directed by Patrick Bolvin

Black Out (9 min)

* Jack has never had alcohol before. Nikki convinces him to drink at a party. It doesn't go well.
* Directed by Max Karson

8:00PM - REPO!

"Suprise! You're Dead!"

* Performance by Jeslen Michelle

"Chromaggia"

* Peformed by BrieAnne Welch

6:30? Mr. Lobo solemnizes a real HORROR WEDDING! Congrats Bethany and Will

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA

* In the not-so-distant future, a worldwide epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GENECO, a biotech company that offers organ transplants...for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession...and hunted by the REPO man!

Appearances by:

* Terrance Zdunich Darren Smith Andreja Punrkis Alisa Burket
* Autographs to follow the screening. Autographs are complimentary if you bring an item to sign. Otherwise items will be available for purchase.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

10:30AM - RISE AND SCREAM...AGAIN!

Evil Angel (123 min)

* Evil Angel takes the ancient myth of Lilith into the 21st century with a murderously sexy and seductive villainess who, as the earth's first woman, proudly lays claim to being the world's first serial killer. (Starring Ving Rhames)
* Directed by Richard Dutcher

1:00PM - SEMINAR: FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

Repo! The Genetic Opera’s star and co-creator TERRANCE ZDUNICH talks about his life=E 2s journey as an artist, his creative process, his rise to cult fame as GraveRobber, and his upcoming graphic novel. Witness some never-before-seen images with Q&A to follow. (45 min lecture)

3:00PM SHORTS PROGRAM 4

....New Hope.... Landing (20 min)

* Story about a man who returns home and kills his family with an axe.
* Directed by John Laben & Darren Shepherd

Eye on Babette (5 min)

* Feed the cats. Check the rooms. Keep an eye on the doll. It was the perfect h ousesitting gig... until the doll vanished.
* Directed by Adam P. Cray

Last Seen (5 min)

* The trail of blood leads to an abandoned mill where Det. Burnes hunts for the murder suspect he let go. But who is the real prey?
* Directed by Adam P. Cray

To Begin to Live (20 min)

* Three teenagers must battle through a night of terror after unknowingly summoning a malevolent spirit.
* Directed by Chelsea Mead

Elder Sign (2 min)

* If you suffer from an overwhelming sense of dread brought on by the realization of your own insignificance in the universe, then you need Elder Sign.
* Directed by Joseph Nanni

The Killer Bra (21 min)

* After Laura accidentally kills a shopper while fighting with her over a fancy bra, the shopper's ghost inhabits the bra in order to kill all those who wear it...ultimately, the bra's mission is getting revenge on Laura.
* Directed by Yakov Levi

Findings (22 min)

* ....Reno.... 911! meets Ghost Hunters with a dash of Poltergeist.
* Directed by Scotty Baker

5:30PM

"A Horror Love Story"

* 2009 ....Sacramento.... Horror Film Festival Filmmaker Challenge

Lust of the Undead (....Stockton.., ..CA....)

* Directed by Anthony and Margaret Trevino

Extreme Measures (....Elk Grove.., ..CA.... )

* Directed by Zachary Barnes

Locum (....Columbus.., ..OH....)

* Directed by Leyna Haller

Scapegoat (....Boise.., ..ID....)

* Directed by Tom Sanford and Travis Wright

Love and Death (....Boca Raton.., ..FL....)

* Directed by Tommy Nelson

Animals I Refer To (....Sacramento.., ..CA....)

* Directed by Aaron Amaro

Patient Break Up (....Sacramento.., ..CA....)

* Directed by Dwight Taylor

Zombies... A Love Story (....El Dorado.... Hills, CA)

* Directed by Gary Nyland

Till Death Do Us (....Sacramento.., ..CA....)

* Directed by Cody Dorkin

8:00PM - CLOSING NIGHT

Zombie Kings: The King of the Zombies (17 min)

* A disappointed bumbling Mad Scientist creates a giant Super-Zombie to destroy the city, but within the Zombie fighters and citizen refugees, a special bond is formed, and a secret is revealed that could be the only hope for mankind.
* Directed by Paul Streiner

Zombitches (5 min)

* Music Video
* Directed by Curtin Jensen

The Decay (6 min)

* Directed by Brian Hilton

Dead EXIT (17 min)

* The reanimated infestation has reached a crisis point, overwhelming both local law enforcement and federal agencies. Left behind, alone, and abandoned by the authorities, the three survivors must deal with the multitude of ravenous undead just steps behind them.
* Directed by Wes Young

Plan 9.1 From Outer Space

* Ernie "Hardware Wars" Fosselius' wooden send-up of Ed Wood's cult classic Plan 9.
* Q&A with Ernie Fosselius

MANIAC LIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTARY

* See MANIAC as you have never seen it before with LIVE commentary with MR.
* LOBO & MANIAC DIRECTOR WILLIAM LUSTIG!

See Also: It's A Two Night Cinema Insomnia Loboween Spectacular! / Virginia Creepers: The Horror Host Tradition Of The Old Dominion - Following Virginia’s Rich Horror Hosting History / What Are Celebrities Doing For Halloween? - Part 1 / Plan 9 Remake Gets A Bigger Budget - Trailer On The Way / Mr. Lobo Is Going To Have A Very Busy Weekend! / Mr Lobo Hosts Nonstop Movie Party Zombies / Mr Lobo And Cinema Insomnia Triumphantly Return To The National Spotlight / Mr. Lobo Enters The 3rd Dimension For Virtual Fan Gathering / Mr Lobo Interviews Monsters From The ID Director David Gargani / Mr Lobo Continues To Be The Busiest Man In Showbiz Announcing New Appearences And DVDs / Plan 9 From Outer Space Strikes Again / A Public Memorial To Bob Wilkins In Sacramento / Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento? / Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts

Mr. Lobo Is Going To Have A Very Busy Weekend!

Source: Mr Lobo

FRIDAY, AUG 21,
See Mr. Lobo video pesentation
at the 2009 California State Fair
In Stage 9's "It's a Candy Nation"
courtesy of Toy Fusion

All weekend at Cal Expo in Sacramento feature a delicious new exhibit showcasing the world of candy, the history of some the most well known candy companies including Jelly Belly® Candy Company, See’s Candy, PEZ, Wrigley’s and a weird, wild and wacky cndy display courtesy of our freinds at Toy Fusion.

Fairgoers can roam through a 20 foot tall ....Rock.. ..Candy.. ..Mountain...., visit a candy factory, and enjoy a taste of nostalgia with an “I Love Lucy” candy conveyor belt where candy wrapping skills will be put to the test with a Lucy look-a-like getting people into the spirit.

Candy is a often associated with holidays, Halloween is by far the biggest Candy Holiday and Halloween Abassador, Retro Pop Culture expert and Horror Host Mr. Lobo will be on screen to guide you through a sticky world of intestinal delights on one of the many video loops throughout the exhibit.

SATURDAY, AUG 22, SEE MR. LOBO AT
THE SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC AND RECORD SHOW

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
Early Bird 9 AM - 10:59 AM
General admission 11 AM - 4 PM
General Admission: $5.00
Kids Under 12: $2.50
Early Bird: $15.00

The Fairgrounds charges $8 for parking.

Dealers contact us today. Vendor Table cost is $79 eac
h (8 foot long table).

Special appearance by Mr. LOBO who will be selling augographed CINEMA INSOMNIA DVD's, 8X10's, and More. Other celebrities include ACTOR RICHARD HATCH from Battlestar Galactica, Sean Kenny from the 1960's Tv show STAR TREK, Artist EMONIC, MIKE HAMPTON of Hot Zombie Chicks, and Anthony Leano & Paul Allen- The masterminds behind the horror/comedy comic book BrAiNs!

SATURDAY, AUG 22, 9PM SEE MR. LOBO AT ???
Larry and Michael's huge annual party...
The Location is Secret
The Theme is Sci-Fi Horror

Hope you were invited...

SUNDAY, AUG 23, SEE MR. LOBO AT
THE GUILD THEATER FOR RETRO BACK TO SCHOOL SHOW

Sunday, August 23. 7:00 PM.
The Guild Theater. 2828 35th St (corner of 35th & Broadway), Sacramento (Sunday ONLY)
Admission: $5.00

Back to School Night with Movies on a Big Screen!!!

Show up and get yourself some education with this special compilation of vintage school films!!

See!! The bad, yet bloody, vintage driver's ed film that got MOBS' DeeAnn kicked out of class in 1985 for making fun of it! Learn! About the joys of menstruation (and menstrual belts!)! Fear! Screaming hotdogs when you're on LSD! And so much more! Feel free to bring paper to take notes. There may be a quiz!

All of this madness will be hosted and overseen by nationally syndicated late-night horror host, Cinema Insomnia's Mr. Lobo!!!
I'll be seeing you, Insomniacs!

See Also: Mr Lobo Hosts Nonstop Movie Party Zombies / Mr Lobo And Cinema Insomnia Triumphantly Return To The National Spotlight / Mr. Lobo Enters The 3rd Dimension For Virtual Fan Gathering / Mr Lobo Interviews Monsters From The ID Director David Gargani / Mr Lobo Continues To Be The Busiest Man In Showbiz Announcing New Appearences And DVDs / Plan 9 From Outer Space Strikes Again / A Public Memorial To Bob Wilkins In Sacramento / Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento? / Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts /Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut

Mr Lobo Continues To Be The Busiest Man In Showbiz Announcing New Appearences And DVDs

Written By: Mr. Lobo

PUSHING THE LIMITS OF GOOD TASTE-A BRIEF UPDATE!

Your horror host MR. LOBO is busier than a CRAWLING EYE with one tentacle! Starting in May CINEMA INSOMNIA is broadcasting on 2 new TV stations: WKRP in TENNESSEE and KCAB in ARIZONA serving CINCINNATI cable they're not kidding. For those of you not in the viewing area of those great stations, we're also adding 4 new free shows to LOBOVISION that you can watch right now at cinemainsomnia.com!

MR. LOBO and crew are embarking on a B-Movie tour of theaters and other venues across the country and here at our home base Sacramento MR. LOBO offers autographed DVDs, T-shirts, and other merch at the TOY FUSION store, teams up with MOVIES ON A BIG SCREEN, appears LIVE and in person MAY 2nd at EMPIRE COMICS, and hosts the 30th Anniversary 35mm screening of HARDWARE WARS at THE CREST theater on JUNE 4th!

Mr. Lobo is partnering with WILL THE THRILL and DOUBLE BILL DEVER to unite the B-MOVIE NATION, conspiring with SHADOWS IN THE DARK radio, ANOMOLIES NETWORK, and MYSTERIES MAGAZINE to advance paranormal media, collaborating with JIM SINCLAIR on a CAPT. COSMIC comic book due out next year, and planning with SACRAMENTO HORROR FILM FEST, APPREHESIVE FILMS, BRAINS: the comic book, NOVEMBER FIRE apparel, ERNIE "PLAN 9.1" FOSSELIUS and others to put on an ALL ZOMBIE CONVENTION!

Mr. Lobo is interviewed in AMERICAN SCARY and contributed EXTRA FEATURES to the CREATURE FEATURES documentary WATCH HORROR FILMS KEEP AMERICA STRONG. Of course there have been new CINEMA INSOMNIA DVD releases and we've even produced some exclusive to DVD content. Cinema Insomnia is going to offer a calendar to help us all keep track of the madness! WHEW!

KNOW MEANS KNOW - NEW CALENDAR KEEPS YOU HEP!

As you know, here at the front lines it's been rough. Our enemies have been busy as beavers to keep loyal SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS like you in the dark. MR. LOBO'S MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/mr_lobo, the YAHOO! group: groups.yahoo.com/mrlobosknights, Fan site: SupportYourLocalHorrorHost.com and the CINEMA INSOMNIA Forum, all tell part of the story!

Our web overlord and SUPREME KNIGHT OLAV will be resurrecting the CI CALENDAR to keep you HEP to all the many HEP-PENINGS that are happening. Live Appearances, Screenings, Releases, and INSOMNIAC Meet-ups will be added on a regular basis so keep checking back.

NEW DVDS FOR A BETTER ECONOMY

Thank you for your part to KEEP INSOMNIA STRONG by resisting black market "rips" and buying official CI MERCHANDISE! If there was ever a time to invest in CINEMA INSOMNIA DVDS it is RIGHT NOW. We're doing our part by switching to ALL AMERICAN MADE discs, printed materials and cases. This will cost MR. LOBO and APPREHENSIVE FILMS more per unit, but will allow all of us to sleep a little better. Most available titles can be found at "THEGRINDHOUSE.NET" and you can also pick them up here at our store. NORMALS can find more comfortable outlets for them at TARGET.COM and AMAZON.COM.

NEW! CINEMA INSOMNIA: EEGAH! THE NAME WRITTEN IN BLOOD

This recently produced show is now a SLIME LINE DVD featuring a GIANT interview with RICHARD KIEL and THE QUEEN OF TRASH AS SHEEGAH! Wannabe Rockabilly Idol ARCH HALL co-stars in the feature with many of the songs mercifully cut. ENJOY a night filled with prehistoric TV commercials, bone-head jokes, and retro fun! Only $15.00 plus shipping. QUANTITY DISICOUNTS AVAILABLE!



CINEMA INSOMNIA: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL WITH BOB WILKINS

IF you missed this DVD the first time or need a excuse to buy it again the re-mastered SLIME LINE version is finally here! LOBO and WILKINS join forces! It's Bob's last TV performance, with retro clips, CI and CREATURE FEATURES flashbacks, and highlights from some of Bob's favorite films. Includes 3-D Glasses for 3-D bonus features. Only $15.00 plus shipping - $20 for DVD plus POSTER!



CINEMA INSOMNIA: VOYAGE TO A PREHISTORIC PLANET

Second Season show is available for the first time on SLIME LINE DVD. Lobo keeps this CORMAN-IZED SPACE CLUNKER lively with late night TV fun, sci-fi movie trailers, retro clips, drive-in snack bar ads and special comedy guests Francois Fly and Dave Atell. Give your friends VENUS ENVY! All for just 15 Quatloos or earth currency equivalent!



MANY MANY OTHER TITLES - NOT FOR THE SQUEEMISH

For the die hards who gotta catch'em all MR. LOBO hosts DICK TRACY MEETS GRUESOME, GAMERA SUPER MONSTER, SUPERARGO, CARNIVAL OF SOULS, THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS, CREATURE, A BUCKET OF BLOOD, HORROR OF PART BEACH, MONSTER FROM A PREHISTORIC PLANET and others to make you and your DVD collection happy!

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVES, ARE YOU ALL CAUGHT UP WITH DVD'S?

Preorder WASP WOMAN now for only TEN bucks plus TWO bucks postage - PAYPAL MR. LOBO's personal assistant at erik@fal.net.

See Also: Plan 9 From Outer Space Strikes Again / A Public Memorial To Bob Wilkins In Sacramento / Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento? / Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts /Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)

Starcrash (1979) / Prince of Space (1959) / Gigantis The Fire Monster (1959) / Creature (1985)

A Public Memorial To Bob Wilkins In Sacramento

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Mr. Lobo

This coming Sunday there will be a public memorial to the late Bob Wilkins in Sacramento.

According to Mr. Lobo (of the TV series Cinema Insomnia and a dear friend of Wilkins) the three-hour event will feature some rare 16mm films of the Bay Area television icon that reportedly will "blow fans away." The event will also feature several clips from Bob Wilkin's late night program, "Creature Features", along with a display of memorabilia that includes the infamous Captain Comics Costume.

Fans will also be able to sit, and have photos taken, in one of Bob's signature rocking chairs.

Mr. Lobo, Ernie Fosselius, Scott Moon, the Wilkins Family, close friends and fans will all get a special chance to share their memories of Bob Wilkins in a special 'open-mic' presentation. This is certain to be a very emotional moment that will honor a man who brought so much joy to so many people.

There will be refreshments, water and soda on hand, plus a special "Watch Horror Films" documentary will be on sale at the event.

SACRAMENTO BOB WILKINS MEMORIAL FOR THE FANS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
When: Sunday March 29th
Time: 5PM to 8PM
Where: 17th & "I" St. Downtown Sacramento



See Also: Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento? / Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts /Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)

Is There Something Bold And Creative Brewing In Sacramento?

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Mr. Lobo

Okay, I'm only supposed to 'tease' this one, although I know a lot more that isn't going to be published.....at least not yet.

Three cult movie icons, Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia), Scott Moon (Planet X Magazine) and Ernie Fosselius (Harware Wars), have come up with a very interesting way to pay tribute to the late San Francisco television icon, Bob Wilkins.

Presently the trio is working on putting together "The Wilkins Building Project", a creative think tank and art collective with a focus on the Sacramento community. Ultimately the group hopes that their collective will become the artistic 'center-piece' of the greater Sacramento area.

Mr. Lobo explains, "Our ambition for The Wilkins Building is to encourage Sacramento artists, media professionals, companies, and patrons to stay in region and to provide activities and events that enrich the community, generate funds, as well as raise money for worthy causes like Alzheimer’s research, Literacy, Children’s Hospitals and Suicide Prevention."

At this point the "The Wilkins Building Project" is in its early planning stages, in fact at this point it is only a proposal, but it looks like it should be able to gain enough support from local government and residents to become a reality. God willing.

Mr. Lobo promises to keep us updated on the projects progress. As soon as there is a need, I will post information on how fans can help get the ball rolling.

All great things start off as good idea or a dream.

See Also: Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo / Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts /Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)

Support Your Local Horror Host....Or In This Case Mr Lobo

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Olav Phillips / Support Your Local Horror Host.com

As writer of fantasy and Sci Fi news and entertainment related articles, I receive frequent requests to lend my name to all kinds of causes and products. Admittedly most of the stuff that fills my e-mail inbox is crap. It seems everybody wants you to say something good about their cause.

Well today I actually received an e-mail about a cause that I can....honestly, put my backing into.

It seems that a group of fans has put together a website to gather support for their quest to get the nationally syndicated program, "Cinema Insomnia" back on the air in the San Francisco area. Now, I know that sounds strange. Isn't "Cinema Insomnia" produced in Sacramento? Didn't you just say that the show was syndicated around the country?

The answer to both of those questions is....yes. However, the program that is produced in Northern California, isn't on the air there. I personally have talked to the shows host, Mr. Lobo, about this enigma many times. He has always been amazed that his program has gained popularity is several regions of the country, yet it has remained somewhat unknown in his own back yard.

Well, now maybe something will be done about that.

It is only fitting that after the passing of legendary Bay area Horror Host, Bob Wilkins, that Lobo and "Cinema Insomnia" enter the very same homes that cherished Wilkin's "Creature Features.".

In fact it is even more apropos, when you consider that Mr. Lobo, himself, was mentored by the late Bob Wilkins.

Most fans already know that I consider "Cinema Insomnia" to be a hidden treasure, in the mixed-up television circus of reality shows and boring sitcoms.So, it would stand to reason that I would jump aboard this cause with both feet.

OKAY FANS! KNOW IS THE TIME TO GET "CINEMA INSOMNIA" ON THE AIR IN THE BAY AREA! HECK....LETS GET THE SHOW ON THE AIR ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

For more info please visit: Support Your Local Horror Host

See Also: Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon / Merry Christmas From Monster Island / Mr Lobo Composes A New Halloween Song / Silicon Presents The Lobotronix Film Show / Mr Lobo And Conrad Brooks Cast In Plan 9 From Outer Space Remake / Mr. Lobo & The Queen Of Trash Get The VIP Treatment At The B Movie Celebration / Sara Dunn Photo Shoot And Casting News / B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere Of Cleavagefield / The Hometown Of The B Movie Celebration Needs Our Help! / Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts /Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)

Bob Wilkins 1932-2009 The Passing Of A Bay Area Icon

Written By: Scott Moon
Additional Content: Youtube / Bobwilkins.net / Wikipedia

Dear Friends,

On January 7, 2009, Bob Wilkins passed away peacefully. As many of you know, Bob had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the past several years and his family appreciates the concern, thoughts and prayers from his friends and fans.

When I first met Bob in 1995, he was still at the top of his game. Since then, I've been designing and maintaining his official website, and even produced (along with Mr. Lobo) two live Creature Features events in Sacramento. Its been an honor and a privilege to not only work with Bob, but to become friends with him and his family.

You can email your condolences to scottmoon@scottmoon.net and I will pass them along to the Wilkins family.

Scott Moon



Bob Wilkins was best known as the creator and host of a popular television show named Creature Features that ran on KTVU in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1971 to 1982 that showed (usually) very bad science fiction and horror films. For example the classic low-budget Plan 9 From Outer Space, produced and directed by Ed Wood Jr. and which features the last footage of Bela Lugosi, was first televised in the San Francisco Bay Area on Creature Features. In addition, "Night of the Living Dead" by George A. Romero received its world television premiere on the show, just a couple of years after its original theatrical runs.

His style of wit was very dry, and the type of movies that were shown fit very well with his poking fun at them, which was a big part of his appeal to his fans (think MST3K). As host of the show, his dry wit and onmnipresent cigar became his trademarks.

Bob Wilkins started his on-camera television career in 1963 at KCRA in Sacramento. He was writing and producing commercials for the station when he was tabbed to be a fill in host for an afternoon movie show in 1964. On September 10, 1966, Bob Wilkins got his own time slot, hosting Seven Arts Theater which followed the station's 11 p.m. newscast. On January 9, 1971, KTVU hired him to host the Bay Area version.

In 1978, Wilkins launched an afternoon kids' program on KTVU, Captain Cosmic, which showcased various sci-fi serials such as Spectreman, The Space Giants, Ultraman, and Johnny Sokko. Japanese imports were a prime focus, though the show also featured old Hollywood serials such as Flash Gordon. Wilkins was uncredited, but fans of his Creature Features program recognized him immediately. His sidekick on this show was a robot named 2T2, which emulated R2D2 in the Star Wars movies

On February 24, 1979, Wilkins relinquished the Creature Features hosting duties to San Francisco Chronicle writer John Stanley. He continued his Seven Arts program on KTXL (which had picked up the program after KCRA cancelled it in 1971) on September 18, 1971 until February 14, 1981. Wilkins's fans include Bay Area filmmakers, including George Lucas, who watched the Sacramento programs as a youth in Modesto.

Although no longer a fixture on television, Wilkins continued to make appearances at comic book and fantasy festivals. As of 2007, Wilkins retired and moved to Reno, Nevada.

John Stanley, Wilkins's replacement on Creature Features, reported in an interview on the radio program Coast to Coast on August 14, 2007 that Wilkins has been stricken with Alzheimer's disease. Bob Wilkins lived out the remainder of his life in Sacramento, California.

Cinema Insomnia: In Search Of Ancient Astronauts

In this episode of Cinema Insomnia, Mr Lobo goes "In Search Of Ancient Atronauts" and discovers that "Area 51" is an auto wrecking yard outside of Sacramento.

See More Videos At Robo Japan's Channel On Youtube

See Also: Babylon A.D. Trailer / Xena Warrior Princess: Xena Kisses Joxer / Bobba Fett Cartoon: The Star Wars Holiday Special / War of the Worlds: Making Of Featurette / Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out-Attack Trailer / Robo Japan Is Now On Youtube!

For More On Cinema Insomnia & Mr. Lobo Please Read: Famous People Talk About Star Wars / Two More Big Reasons To Go To The Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors / Donate Trash So That The Queen Of Trash Can Make Her Music Video Debut / Mr Lobo To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The B Movie Celebration / Interview: Sara Dunn (Queen of Trash)