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Last updated: 04/11/2008
Sketchy Things,
Frank Dietz
NEWS
Last updated: 04/11/2008
Frank Wins Rondo Award "Artist Of The Year!" Frank has a MySpace Click HERE
to visit. Lots of photos, artwork
Upcoming Appearances
King Kong, Forry Ackerman, Frank, Mighty Joe Young and Ray Harryhausen (photo courtesy Kathy Burns)
Ben Chapman, Dave The Rock Nelson, Wes "Blobkeeper" Shank, Kevin McCarthy, Tom Savini, Julie Adams, Kyra Schon, Greg Nicotero, Basil Gogos, Frank Dietz, Sara Karloff, Bob Burns, Leonard Kohl, Bob Tinnell and Cortlandt Hull (seated). (Photo by Karyn Valentine.) |
Lots Of New NEWS!
| WHAT'S BEEN UP? Updated
April 11, 2008
Frank Now Has A Blog! Now you can get a daily dose of Sketchy Things artwork and photos from recent events at Frank's new Blog: http://sketchythings.blogspot.com/ Stop by often - there's lots of cool stuff to see! The 2007 Rondo Awards: Frank Wins "Artist Of The Year" Again! Thanks to everyone who enjoyed my work and wrote in my
name for "Artist Of The Year." I'm very proud to have won
this category for the second year in a row. And into the Hall Of Fame - three friends of mine. Cortlandt Hull, my "brother" Bernie Wrightson, and posthumously, the wonderful Ben Chapman. To see all of this year's winners, go to the Rondo site:
Frank to Star in The Lost Skeleton Returns Again!
We finished principal photography yesterday, and celebrated with a wrap party last night! I've landed a role in the much-anticipated sequel to 2004's cult comedy THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA. Like the original, this follow-up lovingly spoofs the sci-fi films of the 1950's. Returning are writer-director and star Larry Blamire, Fay Masterson, Brian Howe, Jennifer Blaire, Dan Conroy, Robert DeVeau, Andrew Parks and Susan McConnell. Added to the cast are myself, Kevin Quinn, Daniel Roebuck and veteran character actor HM Wynant. I play "Reet Pappin," a Government guy who enlists the help of Betty Armstrong to find her husband, Science guy Dr. Paul Armstrong, who has been missing for two years. This leads them to the Amazon, and the search for a valuable rock. But there are other forces at work, trying to get to that rock first...including The Lost Skeleton!
The script is hilarious, and we begin shooting in mid-February. Obey! Obey the Lost Skeleton! Obey! Frank Added As A Guest For The Classic Movie Monster Con in October The First Annual Movie Monster Con will be held in Kingsport, Tennessee on October 10, 11 & 12th, 2008. Among the guests will be my dear friend Sara Karloff, who will appear to help celebrate the legacy of her legendary father. Click on the link below for more info! First Annual "Movie Monster Con" Boris Karloff: The Man Remembered October - 2008
Latest Sketchy Things Book Still Available!
"THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SKETCHY THINGS" This all began in 1999, when I published the very first book, "Things Are A Bit Sketchy." The sketches were all simple pen-and-ink caricatures and gesture drawings, but the response from fans of the genre was overwhelming. I switched to pencil sketches for the follow-up, "The Things Remain Sketchy," and that became my signature style for four additional volumes. The first FOUR editions are now out-of-print, and only a few copies of the FIFTH book remain. This new seventh volume showcases a new look, as I bring our favorite monsters and horror actors to life with a more realistic, fine art approach. The book has chapters representing several different mediums - charcoal, pencil, watercolor, pastels and oils. The book also offers insight as to the creation and rendering of the pieces, and even tips for the budding young (or old!) Monster Kid artist. All this PLUS an essay by renowned horror author David J. Schow. 42 pages, soft cover, perfect bound. And chock full of monsters. $24.00 shipping included. I accept PAYPAL! To order direct just e-mail me HERE
SCENES FROM WONDERFEST 2007
Greg Nicotero, myself and David J. Schow.
Nurse Moan-Eek comforts David Colton as Schow prepares to surprise him at the Rondo Awards ceremony.
Out for barbeque with scribes Gary Prange, Richard Scrivani and Tom Weaver on one side; WF staff member Melinda Angstrom, REVENGE OF THE CREATURE star Lori Nelson and her husband Joe on the other.
Doctor Gangrene's Prop Master Ethan Black and the Cool Ghoul himself, Zacherley enjoy the Louisville Zoo, thanks to Wonderfest honcho Dave Hodge, who is also the keeper of the big cats.
Great fun with three of my favorite people. Doc Gangrene, John Goodwin, myself and the lovely Nurse Moan-Eek hold up the ceolacanth from our MONSTER ON THE CAMPUS skit. (Photo courtesy The Drunken Severed Head, aka Max Cheney)
I moderated the SHOCK! THEATER panel with guests David Schow, Horror Host expert George Chastain, Doc Gangrene, Zacherley biographer Richard Scrivani and the Cool Ghoul himself. (Photo courtesy Donna Lucas) Can't wait until NEXT year!
FRANK'S GALLERY SHOW A HUGE HIT!
The exhibit showcased my oil paintings, but there were many of my caricatures on display as well.
Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, the Chaneys, Vincent Price
and many other classic horror icons were represented, as well as the
sci-fi films of the 1950's and the incredible creatures of Ray
Harryhausen.
The opening night party featured music, wine and
other interesting concoctions. Among the guests who showed up to
celebrate were KATHY BURNS, artists BERNIE WRIGHTSON and WILLIAM
STOUT, author DAVID J. SCHOW, directors TOM HOLLAND and KENNETH J. HALL,
producer TED NEWSOM, publisher JESSIE LILLEY, writers TERRY PACE, BILL
WARREN and RICHARD HARLAND SMITH, production designer ANTHONY TREMBLAY
and Dr. Acula himself, FORREST J. ACKERMAN!
Photos courtesy Harlan Mitchell and David J. Schow.
MONSTER KID HOME MOVIES HAVE ARRIVED!
MONSTER KID HOME MOVIES is now available! Over 3 hours of fantastic films created by well-known artists, writers and filmmakers when they were but wee lads! I have five films included in this first edition (there is already a volume 2 in the works), but they're all great fun. You can order directly through the site www.monsterkidhomevideos.com or through the Creepy Classics site, www.creepyclassics.com. Only $20 each, for the early work of myself, BOB BURNS, ROBERT TINNELL, KERRY GAMMILL and many, many more! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to make a movie! Plus a free BOX MONSTER with every order! Get yours today!
FRANK THROWS A BASH! The guest list was a horror film fan's dream, with genre actors, writers, producers and directors enjoying bowls of chili and refreshing drinks. The list is too long to mention everyone, but among the notable attendees were horror stars KEN FOREE, REGGIE and GIGI BANNISTER, character actor CLU GULAGER, Leatherface R.A. MIHAILOFF, BRINKE STEVENS, EILEEN DIETZ (no relation!), artists BERNIE WRIGHTSON and WILLIAM STOUT, directors KENNETH J. HALL, JEFF BURR, DARIN SCOTT and SUE CORCORAN, CSI makeup artist JOHN GOODWIN, photographer KARYN VALENTINE and dozens more. Everyone had a blast as we toasted to future adventures...
Left: Lynda Williams, Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD), Mike Gaglio, Todd Licea & Ken Hall. Right: The LEATHERFACE Reunion: Ken Foree, R.A. Mihailoff and screenwriter David J. Schow
Reggie Bannister (PHANTASM) and Karyn Valentine. Bernie Wrightson, Frank and William Stout (photo courtesy Sam Park).
That's all for now. Hope to meet up with you all at a convention sometime soon! "Sunshine Always," Frank
Greg Nicotero, Tom Savini, Frank Dietz and Ken Foree at Wonderfest 2003. Photo courtesy Karyn Valentine.
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