HIS NAME WAS JASON: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (DVD)

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A Horror Icon Finally Gets His Due!

"Splatter Edition" 2-Disc DVD Set includes
Hollywood Movie Money™ and Cover Art Poster!

Will also be broadcast on Encore Action Friday
the 13th of February!

Burbank, CA – He first became known to audiences on May 9, 1980. Over the course of nearly three decades and 11 films (soon to be 12), he has inspired terror in the hearts of film fans the world over. He redefined the concept of immortality and invincibility. He gave horror a new face… by not having one. His name is Jason Voorhees and this is his story.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th, the ultimate tribute documentary about one of horror cinema's most enduring icons, is now available in a special two-disc "splatter edition" DVD (Feb 3). Then, on February 13th, 2009, Encore Action will host the broadcast premiere of the documentary – in celebration of the infamous date and its most famous posterboy. SRP is a less-than-monstrous $19.97.

Inside each DVD, fans will also find a "Hollywood Movie Money" certificate, good towards admission for the 2009 Friday the 13th theatrical remake of the film that started the story and the screams, as well as a limited edition poster of the DVD's striking cover art. (click the above link to visit the remake's official website)

Executive Produced by Sean S. Cunningham, produced and written by Anthony Masi (Halloween 25 Years of Terror, The Psycho Legacy) and Thommy Hutson (Prank), and directed by Daniel Farrands (screenwriter of The Girl Next Door and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers), HIS NAME WAS JASON is the definitive look at the history and cultural legacy of this 20th Century boogeyman. Extensive interviews were conducted with more than 80 people involved throughout the entire "Friday the 13th" franchise, as well as filmmaker and fan testimonials.

The documentary is hosted by legendary special effects make-up artist Tom Savini – whose (literally) eye-popping prosthetics were featured in such gorefest classics as 1979's Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow, Maniac, and the original Friday the 13th and Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter.

Jason fans who watch His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th will be treated to reminiscences and ruminations spanning Jason's entire film history, as well as a virtual "who's who" of contemporary film horror, including:

> Actors: Betsy Palmer (Part 1), Adrienne King (1 and Part 2), Larry Zerner (Part 3-D), Bonnie Hellman and Judie Aronson (The Final Chapter), Shavar Ross and Debi Sue Voorhees (A New Beginning), Darcy DeMoss and Vincent Gustaferro (Part VI), Lar Park-Lincoln, Elizabeth Kaitan and Diana Barrows (Part VII), Peter Mark Richman and Jensen Daggett (Part VIII), Lawrence Monoson and Camilla More (The Final Friday), Lisa Ryder (Jason X), Seth Green and Travis Van Winkle (2009 remake).

> Jason Voorhees portrayers: Ari Lehman (1), Warrington Gillette (Part 2), Richard Brooker (Part 3-D), Ted White (Final Chapter), C.J. Graham (Part VI), Kane Hodder (Part VII, Part VIII, The Final Friday, Jason X) and Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason).

> Filmmakers: Sean S. Cunningham (director, 1), Victor Miller (writer, 1) Danny Steinmann (writer/director, A New Beginning), Tom McLoughlin (writer/director, Part VI), John Carl Buechler (director/special makeup effects, Part VII), Joseph Zito (director, The Final Friday), Greg Nicotero (special makeup effects, The Final Friday), Marcus Nispel (director, 2009 remake), and composer Harry Manfredini, creator of Jason's signature musical cue "Sh-sh-sh-sh, ha-ha-ha-ha."

> Testimonials: actress Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), writer/director Adam Green (Hatchet, Spiral), director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2), Tony Timpone (editor, Fangoria Magazine), Peter Bracke (author, "Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th"), and online genre aficionados Robert Galluzzo (IconsOfFright.com), Brad Miska (Bloody-Disgusting.com), Steve Barton (DreadCentral.com), Ryan Turek (ShockTilYouDrop.com) and Staci Layne Wilson (Horror.com).

» BONUS FEATURES include:
Presented on two discs (over 4 hours of extras)
• Includes a Hollywood Movie Money™ certificate, good towards admission for the 2009 "Friday the 13th" theatrical remake of the film that started the story and the screams, and a limited edition poster of the DVD's striking cover art
• Friday the 13th in 4 Minutes
• The Men Behind The Mask
• Final Cuts
• From Script To Screen
• Fan Films
• Closing the Book on The Final Chapter
• Fox Comes Home
• Jason Takes Comic-Con
• The Camp Crystal Lake Survival Guide
• Inside Halloween Hor

Film Synopsis:
12 films over 3 decades. Bad luck was never so bloody. A horror icon finally gets his due!

Thirty years ago, a small horror film gave birth to 12 sequels, an endless body count and one of the most terrifying icons in horror history. Gore FX legend Tom Savini is your host for the ultimate documentary on everybody's favorite hockey-masked momma's boy and his three decades of cinematic carnage, featuring classic clips from every Friday The 13th movie, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and over 80 interviews with filmmakers, actors, stuntmen, FX artists, journalists and fans including Sean Cunningham, Kane Hodder, Seth Green, Harry Manfredini, Betsy Palmer, Greg Nicotero, Amanda Righetti, Adrienne King, James Roday, Amy Steel, Felissa Rose, Ari Lehman, Camilla & Carey More, Lar Park-Lincoln, Shavar Ross, Tony Timpone and many more. HIS NAME WAS JASON... and this is his incredible legacy!

Executive Produced by Sean S. Cunningham, produced and written by Anthony Masi (Halloween 25 Years of Terror, The Psycho Legacy) and Thommy Hutson (Prank), and directed by Daniel Farrands (screenwriter of The Girl Next Door and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers), HIS NAME WAS JASON is the definitive look at the history and cultural legacy of this 20th Century boogeyman. Extensive interviews were conducted with more than 80 people involved throughout the entire Friday the 13th franchise, as well as filmmaker and fan testimonials.

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