2013 Hero Complex Film Festival Has an Amazing Line-Up!
The 2013 L.A. Times Hero Complex Film Festival is not to be missed! It's got a great line-up of films and guests that fanboys and fangirls will love to see! Check out who and what films will be there this year!
John Carpenter will be showing and discussing They Live and Halloween; Frank Darabont is bringing along The Mist; Guillermo del Toro will be screening Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone; Roland Emmerich will screen Independence Day; and then there's Chris Carter who will be presenting an X-Files marathon!
The festival takes place May 10th-12th at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Here's the full press release:
April 8, 2013 – Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex Film Festival will delve into its darker side in its fourth year with a frighteningly stellar line-up of fan favorites. The screenings and live Q&As with their creators will be hosted by The Times’ Hero Complex editor Gina McIntyre May 10-12 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatres and will include:
Fri. May 10:
Iconic filmmaker John Carpenter will talk about his storied career between showings of They Live and Halloween.
Sat. May 11:
The Mist and a lively discussion with Frank Darabont on adapting Stephen King and exploring the human side of horror.
A double feature of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone between which director Guillermo del Toro will talk about the making of the films and what inspires him.
Sun. May 12:
The alien-invasion classic Independence Day and a conversation with directorRoland Emmerich, who will also chat about his upcoming White House Down.
An X-Files extravaganza with creator Chris Carter talking about the production of his cultural touchstone, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. In a new twist, three uncut episodes of the fabled TV show will be featured: the original“Pilot,” “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose” and “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space.”
“We are gratified that the Hero Complex audience has grown by more than half a million unique readers from across the country this year alone,” said Jeff Dellinger, Hero Complex general manager. “This year’s line-up reflects the broader geek culture that Gina McIntyre and her team of contributors cover and will deliver a weekend of intense entertainment for both our newest family members and longstanding devotees.”
Tickets are available now for $20 and Los Angeles Times members receive a 50% discount. A limited number of special Festival Passes are also available for $50.