Night of the Comet gets 4K Ultra HD Release

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Shout Factory have released a 4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of Night of the Comet.

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

  • NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
  • In Dolby Vision (HDR 10 Compatible)
  • Audio Commentary With Actors Kelli Maroney And Catherine Mary Stewart
  • Audio Commentary With Director Thom Eberhardt
  • Audio Commentary With Production Designer John Muto

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
  • Audio Commentary With Actors Kelli Maroney And Catherine Mary Stewart
  • Audio Commentary With Director Thom Eberhardt
  • Audio Commentary With Production Designer John Muto
  • “Valley Girls At The End Of The World” – Interview With Kelli Maroney And Catherine Mary Stewart
  • “The Last Man On Earth?” – Interview With Actor Robert Beltran
  • “Curse Of The Comet” – Interview With Makeup Effects Creator David B. Miller
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Galleries – Movie Stills And Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Catherine & Kelli Save the World

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Who do you call when your planet is under attack from zombies, killbots, alien invaders, and music industry sleazoids? When the odds are against you, and victory seems impossible? Catherine Mary Steward and Kelli Maroney, that’s who!

On June 10-11, The Mahoning Drive-In Theater welcomes Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney in person for a weekend of their heroic cinematic exploits, presented on 35mm, when “Catherine & Kelli Save The World!”

Friday, June 10th features Kelli vs. marauding mechanical maulers in the killbot classic, CHOPPING MALL (1986), followed by Catherine backing up ace joystick jockey and space ace Lance Guest in THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984)!

On Saturday, June 11th, Catherine and Kelli team up against post-apocalyptic L.A. zombies in NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984), and then Catherine takes on the evils of the music industry in the Cannon cult musical classic THE APPLE (1980)!

In addition to saving the world several times over, Catherine and Kelli will be selling and signing photos and autographs all weekend. Come out and meet the cinematic saviours of ’80s apocalypses!

Be sure to come early for Themed Eats, Limited Edition Merch, Vendors, Live DJ, Photo Ops & More!

General Gates at 6pm each night.
Showtime at Sundown.

General Ticket: $10 (per person).
General+Overnight: $20 (per person)

See MahoningDIT.com for FAQ.

All photos/autographs will be at additional cost at guest tables.

All events are Rain or Shine.

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Zeitgeist Film Festival – UPDATE: SPECIAL GUEST ADDED

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Ivan E Roth (Willy) / MGM Studios
Ivan E Roth (Willy) / MGM Studios

UPDATE: We are delighted to confirm that Mr Scary Noises himself, Ivan E Roth, Night of the Comet’s Stock Boy, Willy will be joining the girls for what will be his first ever convention appearance!

This year’s Zeitgeist Film Festival at Huntington Beach, CA will celebrate its opening night with a screening of Night of the Comet.

The festival, scheduled for 4 June (COVID restrictions allowing) will also have stars Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney in attendance for a special panel on the Sunday.

Tickets can be purchased from http://nightofthecomet.brownpapertickets.com

Cinerama Dome Closes its Doors

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Cinerama Dome Night of the Comet Premiere © Dana Eberhardt
Night of the Comet Premiered at the Cinerama Dome, November 1984 | Photo Courtesy of Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt

The iconic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood has closed its doors for the last time. Arklight Cinemas, together with Pacific Theatres, announced the closure of all 16 of their locations as a result of the effect on their business due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Cinerama Dome was host to the Night of the Comet premiere back in November 1984. The photo above is courtesy of the Director, Tom Eberhardt’s daughter, Dana.