"One of the best places to find more information is at super-fan David Furtney’s webpage on Poltergeist."-Jim Howard, Jr.-DVDFile.com http://www.dvdfile.com/reviews/review/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-edition-11553
"On David Furtney’s excellent Poltergeist website, there is a page which contains information that would, if entirely accurate, make a devastating case for Spielberg being the director of the film."-Mike Sutton, DVDTimes http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=66176

ZELDA RUBINSTEIN
1933-2010
Zelda passed away today after an extended hospital stay
The cause was complications of a heart attack she had two months ago, her agent, Eric Stevens, said. No immediate family members survive....Ms. Rubinstein was also known for her public advocacy of AIDS education and the rights of little people, the term she preferred.
You can read more about Zelda's life here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/28/arts/28rubinstein.html
I'll always remember the time I got to shake her hand briefly and tell her how nice it was to meet her at the "Poltergeist" 25th Anniversary screening in Santa Monica, back in 2007. She was a great lady and will be missed. She will also be remembered for her AIDS education work, back during the days when it was controversial to do so. You can see a recent interview with her regarding that topic here:
http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/01/27/Zelda_Rubenstein_Dead_at_76/?id=106025
1-03-10
Some good news regarding Zelda. According to Clint Morris' Twitter page (he runs Moviehole.net):
Good news re : Zelda Rubinstein. @chrisshowerman paid her a visit today and says she's the best she's been in ages. Doing well she is!
Also, according to Clint's earlier reporting:
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/poltergeist-star-not-near-death_1127321
A friend tells MovieHole.net, "She's OK. Vitals are good. She's apparently doing better. Internet sources exaggerated the story."
It's odd that the two accounts were so different. Hopefully Zelda actually is doing better...
12-30-09
In addition, back in 1985, Zelda became the "Motherly Face" of AIDS Prevention, in an AIDS Project Los Angeles safer sex education campaign that was state-of-the-art for its time in the realm of Social Marketing (back when it was "controversial" to do so):
http://www.apla.org/prevention/social_marketing_images/dont_forget_rubbers.jpg

Here's a link to the studio's site, featuring a REALLY well done new trailer:
www.poltergeistanniversary.com
Also, check out my video of the 25th Anniversary Panel Discussion held June 16, 2007 at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica (featuring co-writer Mark Victor and actors James Karen and Zelda Rubinstein):
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4099450078852807092
In addition, on June 1, 2007, Fangoria Radio did an interview with Jobeth Williams regarding the 25th anniversary. To listen to the clip, click here:
Fan created music video dedicated to the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaXA52wrsgc
"The Making of 'Poltergeist:"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkrYmc2Wqgc
International Theatrical Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsDJRu9_Cgs
"Unofficial" music video for the song "Shining" by the band The Misfits:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7QJ9wtVj2k
Lyrics from the song include "Carol Anne....Carol Anne...the Beast is calling..."
"Poltergeist" Trailer....done with Legos!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZAG1uHbQac
E! True Hollywood Story: The Curse of Poltergeist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSKWUuqFv-w
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I hope you enjoy my web site dedicated to this classic 1982 film.
