FORBIDDEN ZONE IN COLOR FOR THE FIRST TIME NOW ON DVD

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AT EGYPTIAN THEATRE JULY 30^TH

July 8, 2008, San Diego, California Writer/Director Richard Elfman is bringing back a favorite in the underground film world. The 1980 Forbidden Zone, now a cult classic, will have a one night only screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on July 30^th.  The science fiction musical Forbidden Zone has been newly restored and colorized by Legend Films and will be seen in its original un-cut “R” Rated version. The film is considered one of the best loved and incredibly entertaining “cult” films, perhaps second only to Rocky Horror Picture Show in its following.

Richard Elfman, aside from his writing and directing talents, was the founding member of “Mystic Knights of the Oingo-Boingo” which included his brother, the hottest film composer in Hollywood today, Danny Elfman. Danny not only composed the original music to Forbidden Zone, but also joined the cast as “Satan”. Forbidden Zone delves into the world of the Sixth Dimension with many bizarre twists and turns along the way. The film also stars Herve Villechaize, Susan Tyrrell, Marie-Pascale Elfman and features the music of Oingo-Boingo, Cab Calloway, Josephine Baker and many others.

Newly restored and colorized, fans can now enjoy the film on a whole new level. “I always wanted to see Forbidden Zone in color” said Richard Elfman, director of Forbidden Zone. “Now—25 years later, with the incredible technical assistance and artistic collaboration of Legend Films, we are finally able to present the film as I always intended it—in vivid, glorious, mind-boggling color!”  

The movie will be released on DVD on July 29^th in widescreen with 5.1 Dolby Digital sound with a DTS 5.1 Soundtrack. The DVD is packed with tons of bonus features including pop-up trivia, extended scenes and the original theatrical trailer in color. “We are thrilled to present for the first time the color version of Forbidden Zone,” said Barry Sandrew, PhD, Founder and COO, Legend Films. “Working on this cult classic with director Richard Elfman was a wonderful blend of creativity and technology.”

For more information on the DVD release of Forbidden Zone, visit www.legendfilms.com or www.forbiddenzonethemovie.com.

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