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3.1.10: The Spanish heavy metal band, Cripta, collaborated with Paul Naschy for this Naschy tribute video, which is an excellent blend of images, both new and old. Naschy was very ill at the time, and his words at the end of this video were recorded at his son Sergio's home. This narration is the last artistic work contributed to by Naschy. The video was available on YouTube previously in a Spanish only version, but now it's been subtitled in English.

2.26.10: Coming in March is the Naschy Tribute issue of RUE MORGUE. Number 98.
The issue will contain a previously unpublished interview with Paul Naschy from 2007,
a Naschy filmography, an interview with Naschy biographer Angel Agudo, and other
features, including one by yours truly. The amazing cover art is by Gary Pullin.

Illustration by Neil Vokes

2.26.10: Brian Lueth is working on a major Naschy Tribute publication that promises to be definitive and a mandatory purchase for any Naschy fan. Many known people from the world of Naschyiana are contributing. The special Naschy project will include articles, a filmography (with Naschy commentary from an old issue of Videooze), remembrances, artwork (four from Neil Vokes!) poems, stills. Brian has acquired 88 poster images, as well. A professional graphic designer is offering his services for free, so if all goes according to plan this will not only be superb in content, but also in appearance.

As time allows, I will be working on this website to add more content and streamline
this main page. Naschy lives on!

Check out the official Naschy Art website. Autographed prints available!
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Naschy's newest film, EMPUSA, now has a blog: http://empusafilm.blogspot.com

For a long time, there were no websites/blogs in Spain dedicated to Paul Naschy.
That changed with the blog Un Fan de Naschy, to which was recently added
Proyecto Naschy. Both are highly recommended.

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Mya's HUNCHBACK OF THE MORGUE - A Preview

The first appearance on NTSC DVD of this Naschy classic comes from Mya and will be streeting in January. From what I can tell the source is the Spanish version (released by Spain's TriPictures several years ago) with the brief nude scene involving Rossana Yanni replacing the Spanish clothed edit. Pluses include English subtitles for all three audio track--Spanish, Italian and English. There's also a photo/pressbook gallery (borrowing from Anolis' German DVD release of this title), a comparison between the nude scene and the non-nude one, the American trailer, and the Italian credits sequences (the beginning credits have different music replacing the familiar accordion um-pa-pa, and are white lettering over a black background). Colors are good, with blacks being very solid. Picture quality is a bit on the soft side. There's some slight aliasing and shifting to the picture at times, which will probably be more apparent on better systems will larger monitors. The DVD can be ordered from Amazon.com

NASCHYMANIA in Spain!!!

New Naschy DVDs, a major book on Naschy, and collectable models spur Naschymania in Spain. Below is an ad for the November release of 8 Naschy classics.

And here are the models, one of Waldemar Daninsky and the other of Alaric de Marnac, limited to 100, and available from SciFiWorld in Spain.

Also available from SciFiWorld:

PAUL NASCHY STREET (Calle Paul Naschy) in SPAIN

September 11th saw the commemoration in Estepona, Spain,
of a street named after Paul Naschy.
Congratulations, Paul Naschy on this great honor!

and.... Here is the forthcoming massive book on Paul Naschy from
Angel Agudo, with filmography by Angel Gomez and an introduction from
Christopher Lee!  The book, published by SciFiWorld, will premier
 at the Stiges film festival on October 10th.

THE HANGING WOMAN
(La orgia de los muertos)

Coming to DVD in Special Edition

Streeting September 29, from Troma, will be a Special Edition DVD of THE HANGING WOMAN (LA ORGIA DE LOS MUERTOS). Though not sourced directly from original vault elements, this edition promises to be the most complete one yet assembled, with elements from other versions inserted into the standard version known as THE HANGING WOMAN. The supplements are amazing: interviews with Paul Naschy and director Jose Luis Merino, a commentary from Luis Merino, an interview with dubber Ben Tatar (responsible for the dubbing of many Spanish horror films), a "Naschy 101" featurette from Shane Dallmann, a trailer, and a gallery of photo/poster items from Naschy collector Thorsten Benzel. Also included will be an early Spanish horror film, THE SWEET SOUND OF DEATH, starring HANGING WOMAN star Dianik Zurakowska. All this for less than ten dollars! Below is a trailer for this release:

Two new Naschy titles have come to our attention. The first is a short film, LAS ARBOLES (THE TREES), directed by Joan Vall.

More on this film can be found here.

And Naschy is headlining for director Juan Pinzas in LAS IMÁGENES PERDIDAS (LA OTRA MIRADA)/THE LOST IMAGES (ANOTHER LOOK). Naschy had a role in Pinzas' acclaimed ERASE OTRA VEZ.

Javier Gurruchaga, Juan Pinzas and Paul Naschy

Photos from the presentation of the Spanish Horror book, also in Spain. In three shots, author Victor Matellano is also present:

Paul Naschy is now at working finishing the editing of film EMPUSA, with sound and special effects, and musical cues from composer Enrik Garcia and a song from the group Dark Moor. Scale models of Waldemar Daninsky and Alaric de Marnac should be available at the end of October, and the new graphic novel project, Alaric de Marnac, from Naschy and illustrator Javier Trujillo is forthcoming. And the massive 600 page/400 illustrations Naschy career film book, by Angel Agudo and Angel Gomez, is around the corner. We're hoping for an American publication after the Spanish one!

On June 6th, the International Film Festival of Alicante will present Paul Naschy with an honorary award for his film career, and on June 8th an award for his work in European Cinema. In conjunction with this will be a showing of EL CAMINANTE/THE TRAVELER, EL HUERTO DEL FRANCES/THE FRENCHMAN'S GARDEN and LOS OJOS AZULES DE LA MUÑECA ROTA/BLUE EYES OF THE BROKEN DOLL.  A new book, SPANISH HORROR, will premiere at this festival. The book, which covers the Spanish horror film throughout the decades, is written by Victor Matellano, with an introduction by Christopher Lee and a preface by Paul Naschy!

Spanish Horror author Victor Matellano and film legend Paul Naschy

Meanwhile, the Naschy biography by Angel Angulo mentioned here before is nearing completion. It will contain almost 1,000 pages and 800 illustrations! And, the Spanish publication/publisher Sci-Fi World will be publishing an Alaric de Marnac graphic novel, written by Naschy and illustrated by Javier Trujillo. Also in development in Spain: Waldemar Daninsky and Alaric de Marnac scale models!

Japanese Book on Naschy; Naschy wins Rondo Monster Kid Hall of Fame Award....

March 23rd saw the publication in Japan of the above book. Most of the text is by Yoshikazu Ito, with some assistance by Daniel Aguilar, and an introduction by Naschy, who relates his fascination and experience with Japan. Black-and-white illustrations, 318 pages.

The coveted Rondo Awards, voted on by fans of classic horror, honored Paul Naschy with the Monster Kid Hall of Fame Award.  This award is given to people who have made major contributions to the world of classic horror. With Naschy's dedication to the Universal mythos and his modern take on it in countless films, mixed in with personal passions, Naschy is a most worthy recipient of this award.  Congratulations, Estimado Senor Naschy!

Meanwhile, the finishing touches are being put on EMPUSA.  Hopefully we will see the film released this year. Naschy's newest project will be CROTÓN EL GRANDE, which promises to be another important film from the master, just as ROJO SANGRE was. A cinema school in Cuba has invited Naschy to participate in its film seminars and conferences.  More on this as we get further news.

And that's not all!  Naschy is writing a novel about one of his main cinematic characters--Alaric de Marnac. A new Naschy biography is being finished by Angel Angulo.  And there are two film project in the works with China!

WALDEMAR DANINSKY WEREWOLF
GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES COMES
TO THE USA...

First published in Spain, the highly regarded series of graphic novels written by Paul Naschy and based on his Waldemar Daninsky character and illustrated by Javier Trujillo, will be published in the U.S. by Fangoria Graphix in both English and Spanish editions.

PHOTOS FROM
LA HERENCIA VALDEMAR

FILM UPDATES

Filming of LA HERENCIA VALDEMAR was completed in October, with the budget reaching 16 million euros.  Postproduction is going to take up most of next year on the film and should advance the budget up to 20 million euros, a considerable expenditure for a Spanish film. Naschy's wife, Elivra, and his oldest son, Bruno, have cameos in the film.

In November, Naschy begins work on O APOSTOLO/THE APOSTLE, a stop-motion film, similar to Tim Burton's CORPSE BRIDE. Naschy will play the role of a sinister priest. Appearing as puppet-like figures along with Naschy with be such renowned actors as Luis Tosar, Geraldine Chaplin, and Jorge Sanz. Click here to take you to the film's website.

Naschy's EMPUSA is currently in post-production. Music for the film is being composed by Enrik Garcia, with the group DARK MOOR contributing a song. CROTÓN EL GRANDE, a new film for the same producer of EMPUSA, is in the works for April of next year.

A busy time for Paul Naschy!

Our congratulations to Sergio Molina, son of Paul Naschy, who recently got married. Here is the wedding photo:

Pictured above: Sergio and his lovely wife Vanesa in the middle, flanked by Sergio's mom, Elvira, and dad, Paul Naschy.

Midnight Marquee Press has reprinted Paul Naschy's excellent autobiography, MEMOIRS OF A WOLFMAN. The first printing is out-of-print and almost impossible to get through various channels. Contact Midnight Marquee Press to order!

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NASCHY DVD "PACKS"
ESTEPONA FESTIVAL and NEFERTITI

10 Naschy films, in restored, uncut versions, will be released by Spain's Tripictures, beginning November 9th in "packs," 2 per month.... This year's Estepona Film Festival honored Brazilian filmmaker, Ivan Cardoso, with the Waldemar Daninsky Award being presented to Alex de la Iglesia... Naschy is currently writing a new script, NEFERTITI, MY LOVE and just completed a short film, "Pablito." 10/10/05

MORE TRIBUTES and THE HUNCHBACK APPEARS

On June 16, at the International Film Festival at Amsterdam, Paul Naschy received an award honoring his career.  The following day, in Madrid,  he was presented with a best actor trophy for his work on the short film, A TALE-TELL HEART, based on the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story. This award is part of general ceremony of commemorating one hundred years of Asturian cinema. After Amsterdam and Madrid, Paul was off to Germany where he will present the release of the complete version of the HUNCHBACK OF THE MORGUE, which includes a small documentary on the film. 6/28/05

NASCHY TO BE AWARDED THE "MAQUINA DE TEMPS" at the SITGES FILM FESTIVAL IN DECEMBER

Paul Naschy will receive the "Maquine de Temps" award at Sitges for his impressive career in fantasy films. John Landis will also receive the award. EL RETORNO DEL HOMBRE LOBO, EL HUERTO DEL FRANCES and ROJO SANGRE will be shown as part of the homage to this living legend, along with other films (THE BEAST AND THE MAGIC SWORD, INQUISITION, etc.) at a smaller theater.  11/30/04

NASCHY TO APPEAR IN ANOTHER PLAY AND TO RECEIVE TWO HOMAGES IN SPAIN

Paul Naschy will appear in a new play, EL TRIUNFO DE LA MUERTE, premiering in November in Colmenar. Víctor Matellano directs his own play, based on medieval text and the Bergman film, THE SEVENTH SEAL. Naschy portrays Death....  Coming October 22nd, Naschy will be honored at Madrid's Athenaeum with showings of EL HUERTO DEL FRANCES, EL CAMINANTE and ROJO SANGRE--an envious exhibition, as these are top Naschy films. Then, on November 5th, the legend will receive another homage in Chamberi, a district of Madrid, where the Naschy family has lived for many years.  Sincere congratulations!

FOUR NASCHY PAL DVDs COMING SOON, TO INCLUDE ROJO SANGRE.. NEW NASCHY WEBSITE

ROJO SANGRE will get a DVD release in late August in Spain. The film, a Naschy masterpiece, will be supplemented with 25 minutes of extras. Apparently in Spanish language only, no subtitles.... Spain will see the first DVD release of LICANTROPO, the 1996 movie that was the last 35mm Wadlemar Daninsky film. Street date is the end of August, but no word on extras or whether the presentation will offer English dubbing or subtitling.  Also appearing at the end of August will be LATIDOS DE PANICO, but probably in Spanish language only. (Mondo Macabro is scheduled to release an English-subtitled DVD.).. Meanwhile, Germany's Anolis Entertainment will release in November a Special Edition of HUNCHBACK OF THE MORGUE. Produced in tandem with Germany's BUIO OMEGA filmclub, the DVD will be similar to their exceptional presentation of Mario Bava's BLOOD AND BLACK LACE.... In July, Spain saw the DVD release of MUCHA SANGRE, an outrageous  film with a purportedly equally outrageous performance by Naschy!.... Meanwhile, a new Naschy website has been launched from Germany also--HOMBRE-LOBO.DE. Check it out! 8/9/04

Paul Naschy will be portraying the villain, Kufard, in the upcoming Filmax production of Brian Yuzna's ROTTWEILER, based on a  novel by Vazquez Figueroa. Shooting will begin soon.... Naschy is also scheduled to appear at the renown Chiller Convention toward the end of April. More details as they arrive! 3/3/04

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