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Screamfest Contest Announcement and Teaser News!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 UTC

July is nearly over which means we're closing in on Toronto Screamfest, the very first time footage from the actual film will be seen on the big screen! In honour of this exciting event we're launching a contest for both attendees of Screamfest and internet wizards alike.

The idea is to continue to create awareness about the film through the magic of the internets, beginning with the impossibly popular social networking site, Facebook. The goal is to grow the Facebook Group for 48 Hours in Purgatory larger than the official Toronto Screamfest Group before Monday, August 3. You can participate by spreading the word about the film, the official site and most importantly, the FB Group.

If we succeed, four winners will be chosen at random from the group and sent a special prize pack. In addition, four other winners will be selected from the “attending” list at the Screamfest Event Page for free tickets, a prize pack and a private dinner party to be held the night of the event. Confirmed Dinner Party guests include 48HiP actors Emily Alatalo (Ronnie), Jenna Jade Rain (Claire), Sean Szutka (Mark) and Writer/Director Jason Armstrong.

All Prize Packs will include posters, a signed DVD of Stripped! (featuring Emily Alatalo), and a collection stills (photographed by Jeremy Ransom) with notes from the cast and crew printed on the back. One Screamfest attendee will also receive a 24”x36” print of the first theatrical 48 HiP poster. You can increase your chances of winning by having referred members mention you by name in a wall post.

So fire up your twitters, facebook and myspace accounts and help us get the word out!

We've also got news about the first official teaser for 48 Hours in Purgatory!

It's coming down the wire tonight!! That's right, cut and approved, the teaser invades the web as darkness falls over the east coast. Watch for it to appear on youtube, facebook, the official site and right here on Movieset! Watch it, share it and help us spread the word!

First round of official soundtrack artists announced!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Just a quick note to let you know we've finalized some of the artists/bands whose work will be featured in the film!

Drew Brown, Forevertree, Ian Tanner, Surface 2 Air, Angerkain, Chasing Arcadia, Joel Gitta, and Charlena Russell. We'll be posting bios and links for these artists and more in the very near future! Make sure you take the time to listen to the songs they've offered to include on the website!

Expect some more exciting artists to be announced shortly. Also, rumour has it that one of these bands will be shooting a video tied directly to the film. Watch for more info on that in August!

One night only, a special sneak preview of 48 Hours in Purgatory is coming to Toronto!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Thursday, August 6, Screamfest comes to the Fox Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Among the films being “screamed” are Stripped!, Zombie Girl, Snuff, Behind the Eyes and more! As if that wasn't enough to make it worth a night out, the event has secured the exclusive opportunity to show 7 minutes of “48 Hours in Purgatory,” along with a special trailer for the film.

There will also be some film-related swag available, and for four members of our Facebook Group, a chance to go out for dinner with some of the actors from the film prior to the event. More details on the contest are coming soon. If you haven't already, make sure you join the group today! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=88734334665.

For more details and to order tickets in advance, check out the official site @ http://www.torontoscreamfest.com

The Website for '48 Hours in Purgatory' is UP!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 UTC

The official website for the feature film 48 Hours in Purgatory is now online at: http://www.48hoursinpurgatory.com

It will be updated regularly with great new stuff, so be sure to check in often!

Principle Photography Wrapped!

Tue, 26 May 2009 03:09:09 UTC

Principle Photography of 48 Hours in Purgatory wrapped a hair ahead of Schedule Monday Morning. Four weeks of minor shooting remain, but all major locations are closed and most of the actors are wrapped.

The most noteworthy about filming is the time-span in which it was completed. 10 Days. Watch this space for more on that.

Twitter Channel

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Follow breaking (or broken) news on 48 Hours in Purgatory here:

http://www.twitter.com/skinlessjsn

Andrew Roth's Webchat Archived!

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Check it out here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Horrornewsnet/2009/05/04/Horrornewsnets-Podcast-From-Hell

Listen for a surpise call in near the end.

Andrew Roth Live Webchat

Sun, 3 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Andrew Roth will be online tonight for a live chat with horrornews.net

Check it out and call in if you get the chance!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Horrornewsnet/2009/05/04/Horrornewsnets-Podcast-From-Hell

Website Delay

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC

The official opening of the film website, www.48hoursinpurgatory.com, has been delayed slightly due to technical issues. It is expected to launch over the weekend.

Soundtrack News

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Artist confirmations are trickling in slowly for the film Soundtrack, starting wih Canadian acts:

Angerkain (sludge rock), Uneven Ground (hard rock/metal), Forevertree (hard rock/metal), Soul Forgotten (rap/hip-hop), and Chasing Arcadia (pop/rock) are the acts confirmed so far.

There have also been discussions with Doug Pinnick (King's X) about participating in the film's soundtrack.

More artists and any additional information will be posted as it comes available.

48 Hours in Purgatory coverage begins.

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 UTC

As we prepare to open set in just a couple of weeks, an advance press release has been popping up in film blogs.

Here are the links to those sites:

www.horrornews.net
SPECIFICALLY: http://horrornews.net/exclusive_news/_news_04.2009/04.24.09.html#HOME

http://www.horrordecor.net/scarsbrooke.htm

SPECIFICALLY: http://babblingbrookeblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/babbling-brooke-blog-april-26-2009.html