MIXTAPE

Camden, NJ based rapper CUB is currently working on his debut mixtape, which I'm producing, titled "Hood Rebel". More details soon.

TOMMY ON TOUR!

"Evil Bong" star Tommy Chong will join Cheech Marin for a Live Nation promoted Cheech & Chong reunion dubbed the "Hey, What's That Smell?" tour. This will be the multiplatinum groups first tour in 25 years. "Evil Bong" is available on DVD from the Bright Side store.

FALL/WINTER RELEASES

In August MCB Entertainment will release the compilation CD "Trinity" featuring PAGAN's 3 digital EP's plus 3 bonus tracks. August will also see the release of PAGAN's full length soundscape album "Song of The Morning Star". Both discs will feature special vinyl style packaging, and also be available in an extremely limited run on hard coat 24k gold discs in kick out cases. In September Runic Records will release a limited split 7" featuring PAGAN and The Fainting Goat. In October a FREE Halloween single will be released via our various web sites, with another holiday single to follow in December. Also be sure to look for another new PAGAN track in an upcoming issue of Terrorizer.

HIGH-DEF ZOMBIE

Mortally wounded after one of its major studio supporters switched sides, the HD DVD format was abandoned and left for dead by developer Toshiba, crowning Blu-Ray the victor by default. Months have passed and manufactures has been struggling to adapt as Sony's spawn, and still best reason to own a PS3, has proven a costly and time consuming prospect. Then just as the blu beast launched in China, Shanghai United Optical Disc resurrected its arch nemesis. Newly christened CBHD (China Blue High-Definition Disc) the shambling zombie* of HD DVD will face off against Blu-Ray in one final round. While few expect an upset, this format war has proven to be the most dramatic yet. I just hope that the fans are ultimately the winners.

*I liked 28 Days later as much as you, but any true horror fan respects the classics.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Look down at me and you see a fool;
Look up at me and you see a god;
Look straight at me and you see yourself”
-Charles Manson

SLASHER UPDATE

Jeff Otto, of Boris Garcia, has finished filming his role as the burnout screenwriter of Easter Egg Hunt. His scene also features a cameo by Juan, a skeleton in a poncho and sombrero.

SMOKERS TRAILER!

NEW SONG

Check out the PAGAN MySpace page later today for a preview clip of the new song "The Third Hand", that will be featured on our split with The Fainting Goat coming from Runic Records in Sept.

TERRORIZER UPDATE!

Here are some numbers provided by our good friends at Runic Records, about the availability of Terrorizer magazine:
Circulation: 15,000
Readership: 60,000
Make sure you pick up the issue featuring our track as it will be a NEW SONG!

TYLER DERK LAUNCHES BLOG

Bright Side co-founder and PAGAN percussionist Ty Derk has launched a blog right here. Be sure to keep up with his exploits.

STORE

I will be launching a new Amazon store via this site while the Bright Side site is updated. Check back later this week for the launch.

LIVE SOLO CD!

I will be releasing a solo live album later this year, which will be distributed by Runic Records. The disc will feature PAGAN songs along with soundtrack selections and new material. Stay tuned for updates on packaging, special guests & track listing.

TERRORIZER

Ads for Runic Records releases will be appearing in upcoming issues of "Terrorizer" magazine, along with tracks from their artists (including PAGAN) appearing on "Terrorizer" compilation CD's.

SMOKERS TRAILER

The first trailer for "Smokers" will debut this coming week in green and red band versions. The red band version will contain some nudity. The film is a short documentary showcasing stag films from the 1920's through the 1970's. Like "Slasher", it will be released without an MPAA rating to avoid censorship issues.

THE FAINTING GOAT

A limited split 7" featuring PAGAN & The Fainting Goat (formerly Frost Giant) will be released by Runic Records in September. This record will no doubt quickly become an underground classic, so be sure to grab a copy as soon as it drops.

PAGAN IN THE STUDIO!

PAGAN has completed a track for an upcoming 7" split to be released on Runic Records. Today a new song, composed with Mario Paint(!), was completed. Look for that track to surface soon. The bands first 3 EP's will be available at Future File Sharing at the end of the week, with the "Trinity" comp and soundscape LP available August. A free Halloween single will be released in October, and will feature a very special guest artist!

BRIAN GREENZANG LAUNCHES BLOG

Check out Brian Greenzang's official blog right here! For more behind the scenes info on the movie and other projects. More gaming news is on the way, along with details about screenings of "Slasher" this Fall.

VIDEO GAMES

In addition to offering some of PAGAN's music to developers for use in independent games, MCB Entertainment will soon begin developing games of our own for PC, iPod Touch & PSP. Genre and style will vary from title to title, but you can expect a strong emphasis retro gaming. More info next week.

SLASHER: THE ALBUM!

Brian Greenzang and myself spoke with one of our manufacturing partners today, and I can confirm that the soundtrack to my new film "Slasher" will be released to digital outlets and on special credit style cards (officially titled "Get It Now" cards) each with a unique code on the back to download the complete album. There may also be strictly limited custom flash drives and MP3 players. Artist roster will be posted shortly.

1,000,000

PAGAN's MySpace page has reached one million plays! Thanks to everyone who has helped make this page such a success. Look for new music in the coming weeks.

AMATEUR PORN STAR KILLER

The third entry in director Shane Ryan's "Amateur Porn Star Killer" series will arrive this Halloween in two unique forms. The first is a straight forward continuation of the brutal snuff styled videos fans have come to expect. The other, dubbed "Amateur Porn Star Killer 3D", is a parody of the series. As the title suggests, the latter film is in 3D! More on these projects very soon.

BRIAN GREENZANG

Brian Greenzang has joined the production team of "Slasher". He is already hard at work on the film which is set for a Fall release. Major updates will be posted next week about planned bonus material, but expect Brian to participate in a commentary track.

CRAIG SPECIAL EDITION DETAILS

Here are the sordid details of the limited 2 disc edition of "Craig"

DISC 1-
Unrated Feature

DISC 2-
Documentary "Craig - A Killer In The Making" featuring:
Interviews with director Kim Sonderholm and composer Russ Diaper
Bloopers
Alternate Takes
Full recording sessions with Lloyd Kaufman and Manoush.

CRAIG 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION

The special two DVD set of Kim Sonderholm's "Craig" has been released and will be available @ the Bright Side store very soon. This is a limited edition release so be sure to pick it up ASAP. I have been told that the discs are region free, so there will NOT be a separate European release.

JIM GALLAGHER

Noted producer, engineer, and songwriter Jim Gallager is appearing in my new movie "Slasher" as a film producer who is more concerned with money than the quality of his output. In reality Jim is the complete opposite, and his attention to detail comes across on his latest album "All About Love". I provided screams for the jam track "Under The Radar", which has cleared 100,000 plays at the PAGAN MySpace page. Check out Jim's site for more about the man and his music.