If you live in Atlanta and you work in the entertainment industry, then it probably hasn’t escaped your attention that Atlanta has become the new hot spot for movie making. Dubbed “Atlantawood” by some, studio space has become scarce. Just ask the folks behind the new Pinewood studios (Pinewood Atlanta) in Fayette county, GA. I’ve heard the sound stages are already rented out for the first year, and they aren’t completed yet.

With the every increasing amount of  music videos, commercials, indie and theatrical films needing space, one of our local celebrities, Stan Bowman, a.k.a Stan The Zombie, has broken ground in Atlanta with Studio Z.

Studio Z offers a classroom, break room, and plenty of space to shoot videos or  large photographic events.  Located close to the interstate,( I-285) , Studio Z offers the professional the ability to  teach, or develop  their projects.

For more information or pre-sale rental, contact Stan Bowman on his Facebook page, or contact John at dead,buried, and back’s  FB page.

From AMCTV comes an interview with the prop master, John Sanders. Enjoy!

T he Walking Dead’s Props Master John Sanders talks about the strangest items he’s found for the show and the new method of killing walkers that he’s got in store for Season 4.

Q: As the guy in charge of all the props, what are some staples that bear your mark?

A: The new crossbow for Daryl — I altered that one for the show. I took Norman [Reedus] to a bow range for him to shoot. I was kind of showing off with the guys there, and I was showing him some of the top-end crossbows. I let him shoot the Stryker 380, and once he shot that he had me take pictures of him and had me send them to the producers, and immediately it got in the works that we wanted him to have it. Michonne’s sword I actually helped design between Season 2 and Season 3. I used some friends of mine at United Cutlery to help me. I knew it was a huge piece in the show, so I wanted to make something really iconic and add some elements that are really closer to my heart. The triple goddess and the trinity of life; those things are important to me in my life, and close to my wife.

Q: Do you find the actors getting attached to their character’s weapons?

A: Andy [Lincoln] is very specific about the Python. He wants that gun on him every second of the day, when he can have it. He stays on set most of the time, so we pretty much let him walk around with that gun, and keep that in-character feel all day long. Norman always carries his knife all day long, same thing. And when he has the crossbow or the motorcycle, he likes to be in character, also. Michael Rooker when he died really wanted his bayonet prosthetic. Everybody wants a little memento, especially big character things, but we can’t really let them go.

Q: There are certain situations where you use rubber guns and knives. Does that mean there are particular situations when you use real knives and real guns?

A: Whenever you see an actor by themselves, and they’re going to be in a close-up and any kind of weapon is going to come close to them, they have the real thing. And then when we cut around to the back of them, or around to the side, based on the situation, we’ll switch between those other weapons to keep the safety factor.

Q: What was the strangest thing you’ve found and used as a prop on The Walking Dead? A: For the teapot that Milton used last season, I bought about 8 different teapots and then my assistant found this one that released tea from the bottom. It had this little stand, you put it over the top of teacups and you just press the button. I think we went through about 20 teapots before we found that one.

Q: In a video for AMC, you talk about character’s prop bags. If you had to give yourself a “prop bag” to survive in the apocalypse, what would be in it?

A: Well, I’ve had this stainless steel Rolex that I bought when I first prop mastered a job in 1989. I bought this watch as a kind of a “You finally got here, kid” kind of thing. I have worn it on every set I’ve been on so that would certainly be in here. If I could get my wedding ring off, I would probably put that in there. And a pair of sunglasses, because I wear these Oakley sunglasses, I just love them. And of course, like everybody, my phone is my life in the film business, so that would certainly be in my prop bag. A picture of my wife, she’d probably be happy if I had that in there, too.

Q: What kind of weapons can fans look forward to in Season 4?

A: My favorite implement will be this season. I’ve been waiting for two years, trying to talk to Greg Nicotero about doing this to a walker, and he saw it this year and just jumped on it. I can’t really tell you what it is, but I can tell you it’s going to be the craziest thing on the show, yet. What I can say is that walkers are going to get killed in newer ways this year than any other year before.

It’s getting closer and closer to Stephen King’s Under The Dome. Here’s the latest clip top hit the internet.

Our goal at Dead, Buried, and Back! is to promote all things horror. However, we never lose sight of Atlanta’s contributions  like The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries, Adult Swim’s Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, to mention a few.  On the local side, events like JSin’s high profile parties have become a staple in Atlanta.  Ask anyone who’s experienced one of JSin’s parties, and you’ll know why he gets great reviews!

Tomorrow night, May 17th, JSin’s have a  grand opening and brand new venue  at The Atlanta Museum Bar.  From the buzz so far, this party will be packed! So, if your wondering what to do, or where to go to get your party on  Atlanta folks, I have a suggestion. Note the $500.00 first place prize for their costume contest.  See you there!

A friend of mine, Peter Dukes, has been making indie films for quite some time. His company Dream Seekers productions, is about to release this little gem. Here is his the one sheet for his latest project, Little Reaper.  (Horror/comedy)

SYNOPSIS: The Reaper’s daughter turns out to be quite a handful for her father!

Take a look at season 6′s new poster, True Blood fans!  SWEET! The new season begins June 16th.

Ever since I was a kid, I enjoyed the incredible special effects and movie monsters created by Ray Harryhausen. In fact, it was Ray Harryhausen to whom I credit my love for Sci-fi and horror films. Today, at the age of 92, we say goodbye and God bless, to Ray Harryhausen.     (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013)

Time to watch the original I Spit On Your Grave horror fans, because here comes the sequel! From Anchor Bay entertainment comes I Spit On Your Grave 2. Below is the press release from Deadline Hollywood.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Anchor Bay Films has once again joined forces with CineTel Films to release the next chapter of the controversial I Spit On Your Grave film franchise. I Spit on Your Grave 2 wrapped production late last year with Steven R. Monroe directing. The film is expected to be released in fall 2013. Anchor Bay Entertainment President Bill Clark made today’s announcement. Anchor Bay Films released I Spit on Your Grave in 2010. I Spit on Your Grave 2 is a new chapter in the series.

Its finally here! The official full length trailer for season 6 of True Blood!