Zombie Wedding Announces 7 City Opening
Plus sad news about one of our producers Robert Dragotta
The first title to launch the Weekly World News IP-driven studio slate of movie projects is The Zombie Wedding, and Freestyle Digital Media has set a September release date for the romantic horror-comedy. Additionally, they’ve provided us with the exclusive trailer reveal.
Freestyle has scheduled a limited theatrical and VOD release date of September 13, 2024.
On September 13, there will be also be special Friday the 13th screening of The Zombie Wedding in New York City at the rock club/lounge The Cutting Room.
The Zombie Wedding will hit theaters in the following U.S. cities:
Los Angeles (Laemmle, Glendale)
Chicago (Emagine, Batavia 12)
Atlanta (Independent, Tara Atlanta 4)
Houston (Cinepolis, Woodlands 11)
Denver (Harkins, Northfield 18)
The Zombie Wedding tells the story of what happens when a young New Jersey couple decides to go through with their dream wedding – during the Zombie Apocalypse. Unfortunately, the bride is a human, and the groom is a zombie. Both families are fearful, but the humans’ behavior is downright beastly. When the Zombies become brain-deprived, the ceremony takes a turn for the weird. Weekly World News reporters cover this wild, wacky wedding – while trying to get out alive!
Written by Greg D’Alessandro, The Zombie Wedding was directed by Micah Khan and produced by D’Alessandro, Joe Corcoran, Sue Wolf, Maria Capp and Jeff Mazzola. Executive Producers are Robert Dragotta, John Harris, John Fahy, J. Todd Harris, Jijo Reed, and Grace Lovret.
The Zombie Wedding features a large ensemble cast that includes Cheri Oteri (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Seth Gilliam (THE WALKING DEAD), Heather Matarazzo (SCREAM, PRINCESS DIARIES), Kevin Chamberlin (JESSIE), Siobhan Fallon Hogan (MEN IN BLACK), Vincent Pastore (THE SOPRANOS), Ajay Naidu (OFFICE SPACE), Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, and featuring Deepti Menon and Donald Chang as the bride and groom.
“We are excited to be launching our first movie with Freestyle Digital Media, and with the enthusiastic support of the wonderful people of Vineland, NJ (and Bat Boy) we made a fun, family film that speaks to our times and the need to celebrate our differences as we embrace this crazy, beautiful world,” says filmmaker Greg D’Alessandro. “Our cast and crew of The Zombie Wedding put in a great deal of heart, soul (and brains!) into this film. We can’t wait for all humans and zombies to enjoy the wedding of the apocalypse!”
On a sad note one of the Zombie producers and a friend of mine, Robert Dragotta died suddenly at age 75 on Monday evening, August 19, 2024, at the Inspira Medical Center.. Rob produced my play, ””The Year the Phillies Blew the Pennant”(later renamed to “Back to the Warning Track), and also got my the position as local casting director on “The Zombie Wedding.” Bob was the past owner of National Media Marketing, Inc. and involved with the Building Bridges for Peace program. He was an accomplished pianist. He was a member of the Bridgeton Symphony and member of the choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeton. He was a very interesting fellow. You can read his obit here. Robert Dragotta Obituary. No doubt producing plays and movies on the other side. RIP, amigo.