Events

Sacramento Movie Monster fans unite! On January 12th, Hollywood Creatures and Collectibles presents a double feature screening of “Men In Suits” and “Beast Wishes”. Men In Suits is an insightful documentary exploring the history of creature suits and the actors who bring them to life! Featuring some of the most iconic movie characters put on film. Beast Wishes chronicles the story of how Bob and Kathy became the goodwill ambassadors of sci-fi and horror film fandom. This amazing couple have spent their lives nurturing the creative spark in talented people, many of whom went on to become award-winning masters in the Hollywood makeup and special effect industries. Between both films, some of the biggest names in creature acting and special fx are interviewed…Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth)Tom Woodruff Jr. (The Alien films)Haruo Nakajima (Godzilla, Ultraman)Bob Burns (The Ghost Busters, Invasion of the Saucer Men)Brian Steele (Hellboy II, Predators)Douglas Tait (Zathura, Knights of Badassdom)John Alexander (Gorillas In The Mist, Men In Black)Van Snowden (H.R. Pufnstuff, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters)Misty Rosas (Congo, Sid The Science Kid)Michelan Sisti (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dinosaurs)Camden Toy (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel)Bobby Clark (Star Trek). Oscar-winning makeup and F/X artists Rick Baker (Gorillas in the Mist, Ed Wood), Chris Walas (The Fly), Alec Gillis (Alien vs. Predator) and Dennis Muren (The Empire Strikes Back, Jurassic Park), Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) and Steve Wang (Predator), directors John Landis (An American Werewolf in London), Guillermo Del Toro (director, Pan’s Labyrinth), William Malone (The House on Haunted Hill) and Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling), author David J. Schow (The Crow) and comedian Dana Gould (The Simpsons) Screening is followed by a Q&A hosted by Mister Lobo, with suit actor and creature designer Tom Woodruff JR, Bob and Kathy Burns as well as filmmakers Frank H. Woodward and Trish Geiger & Frank Dietz. Men In Suits composer Mars Homeworld will be on the panel as well. Other guests to be announced shortly! Join us after the Q&A for a reception in cooperation with Formoli’s Bistro. Both general admission and VIP Tickets are availble at Tickets.com. VIP Tickets are limited.