Fangoria finds new owners, revival and multimedia expansion will continue

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Just a few years ago, it looked like Fangoria magazine was dead – which was a really sad thing to see, especially for those of us who used the magazine as a guide through the early days of our horror fandom. Then Cinestate purchased the brand and for a couple years it looked to be in great shape again. The magazine was being published on a quarterly basis, while Cinestate was producing films (PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH, SATANIC PANIC, VFW, PORNO) under the Fangoria banner and building a podcast network. That situation recently fell apart due to some serious misconduct allegations… but now new owners have stepped in to save Fangoria and continue its revival.

Tara Ansley (producer of TRAGEDY GIRLS and ST. AGATHA, CEO of Wanderwell Entertainment) and entrepreneur Abhi Goel have announced that they have acquired the Fangoria, Starlog, and Gorezone brands. The press release says 

all brands will live under the FANGORIA umbrella and develop projects based on the legacy publication's 40+ year-old archive of work and history, with an eye on inclusivity and championing forward-thinking creators. …
 
FANGORIA Magazine, with its current editorial team under the stewardship of Editor-In-Chief Phil Nobile Jr. and Managing Editor Meredith Borders, will continue to publish as a print quarterly. FANGORIA Studios, FANGORIA Podcast Network, FANGORIA Digital, STARLOG Digital, and GOREZONE Digital will launch in 2021 with FANGORIA Studios producing and distributing both narrative and non-fiction projects in television, film, and digital content across all platforms. 

Ansley had this to say about the acquisition: 

These brands have been a foundational force in genre entertainment for decades, and have inspired, influenced, and shaped generations of filmmakers, writers, actors, and fans – ourselves included. We will continue to honor FANGORIA’s unparalleled legacy as we propel a future wave of talent and storytellers with an invigorating production and editorial slate that showcases the array of talent representative of our expansive community."

Goel added: 

We are thrilled to take a fresh approach while still paying homage to the nail-biting stories we grew up on. There could not be a better time to propel these brands to exciting, culturally diverse new heights. Not only are we forging into tantalizing new territories, but we are paving the way for global creators to share their varied heritages and perspectives in never-before-seen storylines that will leave genre fans hungry for more."

I'll always have great respect for the Fangoria brand, the magazine played such an important role in my life when I was getting into horror. I'm very glad to see that it will live on.