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Roger Federer's Wimbledon victory has resulted in a six-figure payout for charity Oxfam. In 2003, Nick Newlife placed a bet that Federer would win at Wimbledon seven times before the year 2019. Upon his death in 2009, Newlife left the betting slip to Oxfam in his will. Federer secured his seventh title at the All England Club on Sunday afternoon (July 8) with a four-set victory over Andy Murray, and Newlife's stake of £1,520 ($$2,355) returned £101,840 ($$157,808) for the charity. Oxfam spokesperson Andrew Barton said that while he was disappointed Andy (more)...

Nothing like a lonely, secluded house recently inhabited by a young couple as the setting for a horror flick. What's that you say? There is a legend of a massacre committed by a disturbed girl in the abandoned boarding school next door? Blood Widow... Check out the new official trailer!

The film stars Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Kelly Kilgore, Jose Miguel Vasquez, Emily Cutting, Phillip Marunowski and introduces Gabrielle Henry as The Blood Widow. Jeremiah Buckhalt is the director, and Chad Coup and Ian H. Davis wrote the script, which was developed from a story by Buckhalt. Blood Widow is currently seeking distribution.

For more visit the official Blood Widow website, "like" Blood Widow on Facebook, and follow Blood Widow on Twitter (@bloodwidowmovie).

Blood Widow Synopsis

Laurie and Hugh are a successful young couple who have just closed on a weekend home away from the city.

The first word on a new indie slasher movie has just hit our desks, and as always we're here to share the hopefully gory goods with ya! Read on for details and the first teaser poster for Jeremiah Buckhalt's Blood Widow.

From the Press Release

Arcani Pictures LLC are proud to announce information on a terrifying new independent horror film entitled Blood Widow. The film is being crafted under the direction Jeremiah Buckhalt, a recent graduate of Full Sail University’s Film Bachelor of Science program. Buckhalt also wrote the story and created the titular character that we at Arcani Pictures are thrilled to unleash on horror fans. “Directing a movie like this is something I've wanted to do my whole life. When audiences see this character in motion, I don't think they'll be able to forget it,” Buckhalt exclaims.

Chad Coup serves as co-writer and producer on the film.

Hail to the King, a one-of-a-kind Stephen King tribute art show, is heading to downtown Des Moines for a five-week run beginning January 22nd. There will be original artwork, graphic design, artists proofs, limited edition prints, and soft sculpture toys paying tribute to the King of Horror!

From the Press Release:

Finder's Creepers and D. Ryan Allen present Hail to the King, a Stephen King Tribute Art Show featuring artists from across the country and around the world. This show will have an opening reception on Saturday, January 22nd, and will run through the end of February at Finder's Creepers, located at 515 - 18th Street in Des Moines, Iowa.

Artists included in this show are: Allison Hall, Anastasia Catris (UK), Andrew Barton, Brent Houzenga, Brian D (NY), Bryan Baugh of cryptlogic.net, D. Ryan Allen, DeAnna Herrington, Jacqueline Roate, Jeff Bonker, Jessica Pertzborn, Job Yamen, Joe Jones, Kelly Hutchison of DarkVomit.

Finder’s Creepers, a Des Moines, Ia shop devoted to outsider artwork, and D. Ryan Allen are presenting Hail to the King, a Stephen King tribute art show featuring contributors from around the world. Read on for the details.

The show had its opening reception this past Saturday, January 22 and will run through the end of February at Finder’s Creepers, located in downtown Des Moines at 515 18th Street. The lineup of Hail to the King artists includes: Allison Hall, Anastasia Catris, Andrew Barton, Brent Houzenga, Brian D, Bryan Baugh, D. Ryan Allen, DeAnna Herrington, Jacqueline Roate, Jeff Bonker, Jessica Pertzborn, Job Yamen, Joe Jones, Kelly Hutchison, KimB Kreatures, Kristian Day, László Lampert, Lisa Beck, Lyndal Ferguson, Misty Hover, Nate Fetus, Regina Riordan, Ryan Jon Gillispie, Satanimals, Shannon Gausten, Shawn Palek, Tanner Saltzman and Van Holmgren.

The opening reception featured horror movies on the big screen, horrific drinks and treats...

This one-of-a-kind, Stephen King Tribute Art Show will feature artists from around the world. There will be original artwork, graphic design, artists proofs, limited edition prints and soft sculpture toys paying tribute to the King of Horror! Finder’s Creepers and D. Ryan Allen Present: Hail to the KIng, a Stephen King Tribute Art Show featuring artists from across the country and around the world! This show will have an opening reception on Saturday, January 22nd and will run through the end of February at Finder’s Creepers, located in downtown Des Moines at 515 18th Street. This show includes numerous locally known artists as well as artists from across the nation and around the world. Artists included in this show are: Allison Hall, Anastasia Catris (UK), Andrew Barton, Brent Houzenga, Brian D (NY), Bryan Baugh of cryptlogic.net, D. Ryan Allen, DeAnna Herrington, Jacqueline Roate, Jeff Bonker, Jessica Pertzborn, Job Yamen,...