Thursday, July 30, 2020

More rescheduled events and more drive-in films are happening under The Shadow Over Portland!


Yes, more events have rescheduled, but several have plans to stream movies and events.  So while you might not get the complete con/festival experience, at least you can still enjoy some great content in the comfort of your living room.

What do you mean, no one remembered popcorn?!?!

And if you're tired of hanging around the house, plenty of pop-up drive-ins are springing up and many are showing some great films.  You'll find a few in this edition of the Weekly Update, but be sure to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for more coming in the next month.

Remember, if you know of something happening in the Pacific Northwest, you can email me at shadowoverportland@live.com, or message me on Facebook.  Provide details and promotional artwork, and I'll post it on the calendar ASAP.

And be safe out there.  Wear your mask, continue social distancing, wash your hands and LET'S MAKE HALLOWEEN HAPPEN!!

From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered

Now Showing/Streaming

Gremlins: A Puppet Story streams through Thursday, July 23, thanks to the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR.  Narrated by Chris Walas, Oscar winning special effects master, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Joe Dante's classic film Gremlins, and includes incredibly rare photos and videos from Walas' personal archive.  For more details and ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website

UPDATE: Steaming has been extended to Thursday, August 6.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is still closed due to the pandemic, but you can stream movies to you home and help support the theater.  Through August 6, you can screen the possession thriller Amulet, directed by Romola Garai, in the comfort of your home.  For more details and to purchase "admission" to the streaming service, visit The Grand Illusion Cinema website and scroll down.

Cancellations/Rescheduled Events


Rose City Comic Con 2020 has been cancelled.  The event return to Portland on September 10 in 2021.  If you have tickets, visit the official website for information on refunds or transferring your ticket to next year's event. 

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The Emerald City Comic Con, scheduled for August 21 to 23, has been cancelled.  The next ECCC will take place March 4 to 7, 2021.  Keep checking back here for more details, at ECCC Facebook Page or the ECCC website.

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Crypticon Seattle has been cancelled for this year.  The con will be back April 30 to May 2 of 2021.  But the con plans some online content this year, and an outdoor festival screening around the weekend of September 18.  For more details on these events, visit the Crypticon Seattle Facebook Page, or the official website.

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The Vampire's Masquerade Ball has been rescheduled from July 25 to Saturday, May 29, 2021.  The event will take place for 9 pm to 2 am at the Portland Art Museum (1119 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  For all the details on the rescheduling, visit the Vampire's Masquerade Ball PDX Facebook Page.