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Thanks to a huge groundswell of support, the deadline for entries in the 16th Annual TromaDance Film Festival has been extended to April 17th. A record number of films have already been submitted by independent filmmakers from across the world, suggesting this year’s festival will be the biggest to date. The venue for TromaDance 2016 will be announced in the coming months.

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Lloyd Kaufman–President of Troma Entertainment, creator of the Toxic Avenger, and author of the bestselling “Make Your Own Damn Movie” book series–has just released the first six installments of his brand new novel, “Pests.” Co-written with Jordan Young and Regina Katz, “Pests” marks Kaufman’s first written work of fiction since “Toxic Avenger: The Novel” (Thunder’s Mouth Press/Avalon).

Cover art by Tony Wolf

Troma Entertainment has recently acquired The Slashening and Fear Town, USA,  two underground slasher-comedies written and directed by Brandon Bassham, a sketch comedy writer at NYC’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. 

Both The Slashening and Fear Town, USA feature a ensemble cast of upcoming comedy talents whose credits include appearances on MTV, Comedy Central’s Broad City, and the celebrated comedy site Funny or Die, among others. Read more…

Troma Entertainment is pleased to announce its March 2015 releases are now available for pre-order on Amazon. Kicking off the year is the definitive and fully restored Rabid Grannies Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack. This release includes the never-before-seen Producer’s Cut of the film, as well as deleted scenes and other unique and Tromatic special features. This will mark the first time in its history that Rabid Grannies will be available in high-definition!

Troma is also releasing From Asia With Lust: Volume 1, a Japanese revenge saga starring celebrity adult film star Miyuki Yokoyama. In the tradition of Lady Vengeance and Last House on the Left, the vicious ‘Camp’ and cautionary ‘Hitch-Hike’ are “raw and pulpy” tales of survival and revenge.

For more information on Troma Entertainment and its upcoming releases, fans can visit www.troma.com, Troma’s Facebook, and Lloyd Kaufman’s Twitter account.

As the 2015 Berlin Film Festival commences with it 65th year, Troma Entertainment is celebrating its 41st year with a moneymaking selection of Premier titles. Headlining this year’s lineup are Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies, The Slashening, Madcow, and for the first time outside of North America, Banana Motherfucker. Troma will also be making available its product reel for Lloyd Kaufman’s Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Vol 2, which continues and concludes Troma’s celebrated Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Volume 1, a film which had its premiere at MoMA and a successful limited theatrical distribution in North America last year.

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The Troma Team is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the 16th Annual TromaDance Film Festival! This year will mark the festival’s second year in NYC, following last year’s wildly successful relocation to Brooklyn. Submission deadline for films is March 15th. Official dates and venue TBA! Read more…