The Tim-O and Harley Show - The New Voice In Horror!

These days, surfing the internet for a good dose of horror can be tricky, especially when looking for the right kind of audio podcast. And while informational horror websites still maintain a constant flow of traffic, the podcasting format has grown into a popular entertainment tool for those on the go as you can just simply download it to your iPod, MP3 player, or other portable device of your choice. For those of you who have been wondering where to look next, we believe your search has ended as this week, we feature one of our personal favorites, The Tim-O and Harley Show!



Hosted by InfernalDreams.net, each show is dedicated to movies, upcoming conventions, their "Ask Falo" segment, song of the week spotlight and special guest interviews. Every week, the guys dish it out as only they can with their reviews on those classic movies that you remember and maybe even some that you forgot. And for all you readers who have made us here at ChildrenoftheCornMovie.com a weekly stop, the name Ben Harley may sound familiar. Owner of the Screen Printing Factory in Toledo OH, Ben has created some of the best horror shirts around including characters from Friday the 13th Part 2, Halloween 4, Jaws, and two of our favorites - COTC's Malachai and Isaac which we have featured right here on our website! What can we say? We're kinda partial to those two Gatlin natives!

So, if you have a question or suggestion for an upcoming show, feel free to email Tim-O and Harley at timoandharley@hotmail.com and don't forget - to make sure you always get your horror fix without missing the latest episode, be sure to subscribe to the Tim-O and Harley Show on iTunes and check them out at www.infernaldreams.net! Also, if you live or are going to be in the St. Louis area, be sure to catch Tim-O and his band The Adoring Heirs, performing live at an upcoming show. And last but not least, Tim-O and Harley will be a major presence at HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis this March and the St. Louis Contamination convention in June so stop by their booth and tell 'em ChildrenoftheCornMovie.com sent ya!

The King Collection Now Available at Fright-Rags.com!

Ahh Stephen King's Children of the Corn. What a great movie! But before they made it to the big screen, there were the original King novels that inspired the films. Who can forget those outstanding covers to such classics as Skeleton Crew, Pet Sematary, The Dark Half and the one that introduced us to a little town in Nebraska, Night Shift. Well, our friends over at Fright-Rags are giving King fans something to cheer about as today marks the release of the King Collection!

Featuring the original book artwork by Don Brautigam, all four shirts in the series are sure to bring back memories of the first time we all saw these books on the shelf and became familiar with the name Stephen King. They are sure to go fast so to get your piece of the King Collection, go to Fright-Rags.com or click on the picture above to order yours today!

The "Cut Scene" Petition

You all know about the Blue Man and where he ended up. But we never got to see what actually happened that put him on the cross and made him an example. It does seem, however, that his demise was a scene originally meant to be shown in the movie! If not fully filmed, the scene set up was at least photographed for advertising and press. Only a couple variations of this still have been released, one on a couple of rare production stills and a shot of another on the back of the original Embassy Home Entertainment laserdisc. Why this scene was cut of the Blue Man's "Execution" is anyone's guess. But it does make one wonder if there were other scenes that didn't make it into the released version of the film. We were thinking, wouldn't it be cool to see this segment unearthed and maybe reintegrated back into the film? It HAS happened before. Because of the fans, all of Richard Donner's footage he had shot for Superman II was painstakingly found and compiled into the dvd, Superman II : The Richard Donner Cut. We want to know what you think. So let our voices be heard Children of the Corn fans! After YEARS of asking from us, Varese Sarabande finally released a cd version, although in very limited quantity, of Jonathan Elias' outstanding score to the original 1984 movie. So let's make it happen and see a possible special edition in the future (maybe for a 30th anniversary 2-disc special edition?) including this and any other scenes that were never included. Outlanders, it IS possible. If you feel as strongly about this as we do, please leave a comment below or email us at - childrenofthecornmovie@yahoo.com and let's show Mr. Kiersch and Anchor Bay Entertainment that Gatlin is still on horror moviegoers road map of destination. Also, if anyone has a great scan of any of the cut "Blue Man" scene variations (or even ones we may not know about), please email them to us as attachments and we will post them right here on ChildrenoftheCornMovie.com!

Update - We have recently been notified that the "Blue Man" scene was in fact, filmed.

2009 Children of the Corn on the SyFy Channel Sunday, January 2nd

Attention Outlanders! If you have not seen the 2009 SyFy Channel version of Stephen King's Children of the Corn as of yet, well now is your chance! The SyFy Channel will be broadcasting it this Sunday, January 2nd at 8 AM central time (check your local listings for exact time in your viewing area) during a Stephen King four-movie marathon that will also feature the made-for-tv movies The Langoliers, The Stand and The Tommyknockers. Directed by Donald Borchers (producer on the original 1984 film), this "re-harvesting" of the Stephen King story features Kandyse McClure and David Anders as troubled couple Vicky and Burt and also stars Preston Baily as young religious leader Isaac and Daniel Newman as his right-hand law enforcer Malachai. Like the original, this version was also filmed in the corn-crop state of Iowa and used many of the locals to play the "Children" of the rural town of Gatlin, Nebraska.

The Americanvirus Picture Series Continues With - Joe Williamson: Retired Explorer Of The Antarctic

One of our favorite segments here at ChildrenoftheCornMovie.com is the Americanvirus picture series that features the outstanding work of Jonas Seaman. I'm sure all Children of the Corn fans will remember Jonas played Joseph, the Gatlin native that met a very untimely end at the hands of Malachai (and Burt's car!). Jonas runs a fabulous website at Americanvirus.com where he posts many of his photographic and creative works. It is our extreme pleasure to include this as a part of our site and we thank Jonas for his continued support. So, let's get to it and unveil - Joe Williamson: Retired Explorer Of The Antarctic!


As always, Jonas captures the essence of his subjects to a degree that brings out feelings in every picture he produces. As much as we love to feature these photographs, we haven't even begun to touch the iceberg! For a look at Jonas' extensive collection, please visit www.americanvirus.com or head over to his official page at Flickr.

A "Return To Gatlin" 25 Years Later Extra

Welcome Outlanders to a special edition of "Return To Gatlin" 25 Years Later. As this had a bit of info to go with it and was also a location by itself, we decided to give it it's own feature. I'm sure you all know the story. Three years ago, the adult townsfolk of rural Gatlin went out into the cornfield (permanently) while Sarah predicted with her drawings the events that would forever shape the "Nicest Little Town In Nebraska" into "An Adult Nightmare." As the opening credits show a gallery of her work, it finalizes, at least for the moment, on a car parked in front of a motel. The drawing materializes into Present Day to introduce us to our heroes of the story, Burt (Peter Horton) and Vicky (Linda Hamilton). As many of us have done this past summer, Burt and Vicky decided on stopping for the night before heading on their way to a place that was not a scheduled visit on their route.


As with searching any movie filming locations, sometimes finding certain areas can be hit or miss due to the amount of time that has passed. Assuming it was the outside of the former Howard Johnson's in Sioux City, I figured it just didn't exist anymore. I was soon proved wrong and hit the jackpot. Located off Interstate 29 just outside of Sergeant Bluff IA, there you will find the building, now an Econo Lodge, still standing and looking basically the same. It was obvious that the doors were now a different color, but the overall structure was identical to that in the movie.


Getting ready, there was one thing I noticed in the background as I lined up the shot. The original sign had three legs while the new one only had two. Being the purist that I am I was determined to find the proof I was looking for to verify this location's authenticity. After a closer inspection, I had it and the answer was clear. The spot where the third leg used to be, was being used as a planter! I guess it was a creative way to hide the cement foundation where the leg had previously stood.


Here is a closer look of the three-leg foundation. I have found that October is a great time to visit these places because of the Fall colors, cornstalks and pumpkins and the sense that Halloween is just around the corner!


One of the most exciting things visiting where a movie was filmed is to find a shooting location you thought was no longer there and this was no doubt, one outstanding revelation! A very special thank you goes out to Debbie who was able to recognize and direct us to this particular location. Well, like Burt and Vicky, it was time for me to get on the road and continue my COTC site hunting. Just remember when going on your own "Corn-Quest", that this IS a place of business and needs to be treated as such. Next up, we will have the official second part to our "Return To Gatlin" four-part series so until then - Oh, looks like a gas station up ahead. I'd better stop for directions. By the way, don't mind the banging in the trunk. It's just Burt's golf clubs.

Preston Bailey and Paul Butler to attend Little Soldier Premiere and Benefit at the Writer's Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on August 12th

On August 12th 2010 independent filmmaker, Dallas King of Onyx Entertainment in association with ARC Talent Management will premiere his film “Little Soldier”. The premiere will take place at the Writer’s Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The premiere will feature the first showing of the trailer for his upcoming film TATTOO. The premiere will also help raise funds for at-risk youth in association with Big Kids Care and SBC PRIME (www.bigkidscare.org).

The film “Little Soldier” focuses on Daniel, played by Gabreon Womack, who struggles to get past his problem of wetting the bed, while his father Tony played by Darren Schnase, grows frustrated. Only Daniel's belief in his toys coming alive to fight the monster in the closet responsible for the bed wetting will restore the love between a father and a son. It's Toy Story meets Black Hawk Down in an imaginary world. When director Dallas King as asked what inspired him to write the film, he replied “The true inspiration comes from being a kid that was always afraid of the dark”.

Both Dallas King and Gabreon Womack are industry advocates for the Big Kids Care program. A portion of the food proceeds from the after-party at LIFE on Wilshire be directly be donated to the SBC PRIME program. Donations for SBC PRIME will be accepted at the event and the public service announcement for Big Kids Care featuring Patrick Gallagher of Glee will air at the beginning of the evening.

The event will take place at 7:00pm at the Writer’s Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.

Some of the celebrities expected to attend the event are Brittany Curran (Men of a Certain Age, Legally Blonde), Zoe Meyers (Secret Girlfriend), Danso Gordon (Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, South of Nowhere) , Fivel Stewart (The OC, Leader of the Clique Girls), Cathy Shim (Reno 911, Mad TV). Young actors Preston Bailey (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Dexter) and Paul Butler (Sonny with a Chance, My Sister’s Keeper) of Children of the Corn are expected to attend in support the cause as well. Sponsors for the event include, Pirate Brands, Road Rage Jewelry, Mayson’s Margarita Mixers, Karma Tequila, Soul Cups, GUS, FUZE, and the ART Share Los Angeles.

Big Kids Care Event Move and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Featuring Paul Butler of SyFy Channel's Children of the Corn

Big Kids Care charity red carpet event scheduled for July 21, 2010 has made the move to the brand new XAI Verandah Lounge on Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles based Talent Management Company; ARC Talent Management is hosting this event because they are strong supporters of the SBC P.R.I.M.E. Program for at-risk youth. This event will cater to entertainment industry professionals and was previously set to take place at another well-known Hollywood Venue. When co-owner Christina Williams was asked why she decided to make the change she said, “It was a no-brainer. Owner Nadia Fakih was so kind and supportive and so willing to help for the cause. The venue was absolutely breathtaking and the staff and food was amazing. It was obviously the right move to make for all parties involved.”

The XAI Verandah Lounge is located at 7677 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046. As stated on their website, the lounge blends the flavors of the Mediterranean with a contemporary California feel. The goal of XAI is to push tea back into the spotlight. It has an outdoor terrace and an indoor dining room and a large sanctuary seating up to 400 people. It overlooks Sunset Blvd. www.xailounge.com

The Big Kids Care event is a 21 and over charity event benefiting the SBC P.R.I.M.E. (501c3) organization on July 21st, 2010. The event will go from 7pm-12am. Some of the scheduled performers include Madison Hill (Actress/Singer), Brittany Flickinger (Rock/R&B Singer), Amy Scruggs (Country Artist), Invinceable (Hip Hop Artist), Lil King, TJ and the Lil Mamas (America’s Got Talent) and many others. Some of the other attendees will include Patrick Gallager (Glee, True Blood) and Rowdy Roddy Piper. Youth advocates for the event and charity include young actors Paul Butler (Sonny with a Chance, Children of the Corn) and Gabreon Womack (Lakeview Terrace, Playhouse Disney). The event will be hosted by Director/Producer Dallas King of Onyx Entertainment and actress Helenna Santos who commented on the event, “I’m 100% on board!”

The Public Service announcement for the event (available for viewing above) educating the public on the problems at-risk youth face in society today shot in Burbank, California on May 23, 2010. ARC Talent Management, SBC P.R.I.M.E., Onyx Entertainment, and industry advocates of all ages gave their time to shoot this very important message about at-risk youth. It was made available online June 21st, 2010.

Sponsors for the event include Onyx Entertainment, 100.3FM The Sound, FUZE, Webnode, DJ Kane, Soul Cups, Carpe Diem, Pop Chips, Crater Lake Vodka, Ford Grip and Lighting, Buttercake Bakery, Make-Up Nation, Tequila 55, Multi-Designs LLC, The Anthony Vargas Organization, Johnny’s Cupcakes, Eyes Lips Face, Granola Garden, Hooters, Betty Belts, Ultra Booth LA, My Lip Stuff, EventBrite, GRCN Community Network, Hot Cakes Bakes, Officialwtv.com, GithPR.com (LA), and FRH PR (NY) for all their support and help with the Big Kids Care fundraiser event. To be a “Big Kid” that cares and support the event as a sponsor, please contact ARC Talent Management at arctalent@gmail.com. You can find all additional information including ticket reservations and additional sponsors by visiting the event website at www.bigkidscare.org.