Introducing Tribal stories

After some delay I have finally launched a new feature on Gay Male Vampire, the first story to start Tribal Stories, Late Night Visitor. Tribal Stories is a modern day choose your own adventure style short story, but unlike the old books this story needs your help to continue. The first parts of the story have been written so start reading now, and when you reach a dead-end, contribute a segment to the story. Check out Late Night Visitor now

I Kissed a Vampire coming to DVD

Be the Bite! I Kissed a Vampire, the vampire rock musical series that premiered on iTunes a few years ago and became a hit, has been made into a full-length movie. The film will appear on select screens in theatres this Friday (March 30th), before it’s released on DVD this summer (July 10th). Starring Lucas Grabeel (from High School Musical) and Drew Seeley, I Kissed a Vampire is a cross between Glee (and High School Musical) and Twilight, but with a fangs. Lucas plays a young man who’s become a vampire, and Drew is mentoring him in his new life, and Lucas is in love with the girl next door, except he’s now all worried because he’s a vampire. Only it’s done with a lot of singing. I’d point you to the original videos on iTunes but they have magically disappeared, probably to do with the pending DVD release. The movie is reportedly around 90 minutes long and the album is already available on iTunes. “High School Musical alumni Lucas Grabeel and Drew Seeley and newcomer Adrian Slade star in this musical look at the torment of falling in love when you’re in the middle of becoming a vampire. Haunted by bizarre dreams about Goth rocker Trey Sylvania (Drew), and experiencing a growing lust for blood, Dylan (Lucas), a not-so-average teenager finds himself transforming into a vampire! It all started when he was bitten by a voracious fanged exchange student, and it’s a process he is desperate to stop – but how? His demented dentist can’t do anything about Dylan’s aching teeth and emerging fangs, and the anti-bloodsucking pills he gets from his para-psychologist just give him a rash. Dylan is terrified and he doesn’t know what to do – especially about his beautiful girlfriend Sara (Adrian).” Here’s the official trailer:

Coming of age film with a vampire

The windswept winter landscape of the Canadian prairie might seem an odd location to film a vampire film, but Rufus is a different coming of age story. And the title character played by British newcomer Rory Saper would also be an odd choice given the filming location. Director David Schultz, who is currently filming the teenage vampire drama, chose the landscape to fit the tone of the story, which he says was born out of a decision to write “a vampire picture that wasn’t really a vampire picture.” Principal photography has been completed and expected for release later this year, Rufus follows the film's title character, a troubled teenage vampire who discovers what it means to be human. Rufus is the fusion a vampire movie, an emotional humanity drama and a teenage romance. Plus there’s an element of rebellion against on the state of conformity. Along side Saper, there are some Canadian actors on the project, including Richard Harmon (who’s been in Smallville, Tower Prep, The Secret Circle and appeared once before as a vampire in Trick ‘r Treat), David James Elliott, Merritt Patterson and Kelly Rowan from the tv show The O.C., along side Sons of Anarchy star Kim Coates. Schultz and several of the producers had plenty to say about the film. “Rufus is a haunting examination of the secrets we all keep and the accumulative toll they take on our daily lives.” “Our story is an intimate study of the desires and demons that haunt our souls.” Producer Anand Ramayya calls Rufus “a fresh spin on the vampire film that deals with real teen and human issues.” Rufus isn’t sure what he is. Hunted, poked and prodded for the last two hundred years, he knows people are always pegging him as this or that. It’s all about what box you fit into. If there really are vampires, Rufus has never met one. Sure he has some quirks. Who doesn’t? Rufus doesn’t sleep, eat or drink. He doesn’t age or feel the passage of time. He’s a boy and will always remain so. So what if he likes the taste of blood? It’s not like he’s addicted. Rufus can take it or leave it – most of the time. But in a past interview Schultz said that he isn’t interested in imitating films like Twilight. “I’ve never seen those movies,” he said. “You could take the vampire out of this story, and it would still play.” He then added that the title character is “not really a vampire”—although he has many vampiric traits—and the film’s focus is not on the paranormal, but on the secrets we all hold and hide. “We all have our own demons,” said Schultz, adding that the film’s setting in a small town makes this angle even more complex. “In small towns, you’re not allowed to be different,” he said. “Most people know each other’s secrets.” Rufus sounds like an excellent vehicle for exploring teen angst in a small rural town using the other or alienness of vampires. Hopefully the film will deliver a new take on the vampire genre by not being too focused on the vampire simply as a monster slashing the cast apart.

We’ve brought back bites!

Gay Male Vampire used to have a short news item section called Bites and it's been resurrected here to give you the latest vampire news from the non-gay world because apparently not all vampires are gay. Our new friend Lucas Reed is trading us some of his news for some of ours... sort of win win. Here's hoping you find this extra news helpful.

Johnny Depp no fan of modern vampires

The 60s vampire soap-opera Dark Shadows is being resurrected by filmmaker Tim Burton with his favorite Johnny Depp in the lead. Depp, who plays Barnabas Collins, was interviewed for Total Film magazine and he shared his thoughts on vampires. Read more

Twinklight now available online & dvd

Twinklight is now available online and on dvd, and in my own humble opinion it is so far the best gay vampire adult film. I'm a pusher, but serious it is worth seeing. Watch it online with all the extra scenes, see it pay-per-view or grab the DVD

The Gates pilot free on iTunes US

If you missed The Gates last night, you can now download the pilot episode for free from iTunes (users with US accounts, ie anyone who has opened an account with a US gift card). Check it out

Welcome new editor/writer

I've finally convinced my vampire-loving friend Mike to help out by contributing some gay vampire content. Like me, Mike is into vampires, and also agrees with my vampire fetish (sometimes with leather) opinions. Our conversations made that article happen. Sebastien

Call for fiction submissions

Late Night Boyfriends editor, Ethan Kilburn, is looking for submissions of gay vampire fiction for a possible next edition of Late Night Boyfriends. Email synopsis or drafts to info @ latenightboyfriends.com

Vampires on iTunes update

There's now a more complete list of vampire films currently available on iTunes with its' own page, Vampire Movies on iTunes.

Lost Boys now on iTunes

The original Lost Boys movie has now been added to the iTunes store where the cult classic vampire film had been missing. Check it out.

The Lair season 3 out soon

The third season of HereTV's gay vampire series will be available March 23. Pre-order now from Amazon