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There's a moment early in the new season premiere of the FX crime drama Fargo when a parole officer recalls how he met his fiancée, a slick hustler named Nikki Swango (played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead). As the episode flashes back to Nikki at a police station, getting booked and photographed, fans of filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen might experience some deja vu. The situation, the way it's shot, and even the way the crook gets yanked around by the authorities – it's all right out of the Coens' 1987 comedy Raising Arizona.

It's been several decades since Bruce Campbell last kicked ass and chewed bubble gum, but all that will change on Saturday with the premiere of Starz's new horror-comedy series "Ash vs. Evil Dead."

Thirty years after first stumbling across the Necronomicon and awaking something evil in the woods, the snarky, sex-crazed demon hunter is back in business. He's much older and worse for the wear, of course, but none of that will stop him from fighting the good fight (and bedding any distressed damsel he can find).

Moviefone screened the first few episodes of the new series, which we think may appeal to lifelong fans of the franchise and newer audiences alike.

Here are five spoiler-free things to expect from the Halloween premiere:

1. Bruce Is Back and Groovier Than Ever

Bruce Campbell isn't just this show's titular hero and top-billed executive producer; he's the heart and soul of the entire "Evil Dead" franchise.

It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and the upcoming season’s best new offerings at San Diego Comic-Con. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV related events.

We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark and check back often!

PhotosFall TV Preview: Your Guide to Next Season’s New Shows and Stars

Wednesday, July 8

6 pm Preview Night exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes for Supergirl,...

What to Watch is back in two-week form this time around, hitting the most important Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming offerings from both March 25th and April 1st. No April Fool’s Day jokes here. We’re above that. Sorta. What you will find is one of the best movies of last year, a fantastic comedy series, a foreign film you really should see, and further proof that John Cusack is merely slipping into straight-to-dvd oblivion like that damn horse in “The Neverending Story”. Pick one of the six. What the Hell, pick two.

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“The Wolf of Wall Street”

One of the best films of 2013 is here in a mildly disappointing Blu-ray given the rumors of four or even Six hour cuts reportedly in the works for release someday. Consequently, this practically movie-only release has the feel of a placeholder, something to put...

Okay, answer this one…what has giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth, a 300-foot tall woman, mind-bending drugs an all-out gun battle? If you said Apocalypse, CA, the upcoming film with a December 13 DVD release date, then you were absolutely right! (and probably a bit psychic…how could you know that?)

From the mind of writer/director/cinematographer Chad Peter, Apocalypse, CA stars Nick Mathis, Erin Bodine, Anne McDaniels, Alexander Cardinale, Elizabeth Sandy, Sarah Smick, Ryan Jordan with a score penned by Avi Ghosh. We've got the trailer for you below. Check it out and you'll see what I mean when I say unique. This film looks like it has real potential to be something interesting and different.

If you're interest is piqued, continue on to the official Apocalypse, CA website

From the Press Release

Wry, cynical and full of off-beat humor, Apocalypse, CA is the story of...

Think back to the early 1980's. Think back to director Frank Henenlotter. Think back to a little film known as Basket Case. While clearly not a film for all tastes including mine, the film definitely had cult classic written all over it. Now enter director Neil Meschino of the film Mold!. While Mold!, starring Edward X. Young, Ardis Campbell, Robert Fattorini, Chris Gentile, Lawrence George, Rick Haymes, Mike Keller and director Neil Meschino, isn't as boundary pushing as Basket Case, it captures the same spirit, the same tone as Basket Case. Working in the film's favor is the fact that it is more commercial and accessible then Basket Case, yet it is its own unique film. It's different. It has edge. It has something to it. Could director Neil Meschino have a possible cult classic on his hands? Only time will tell, but just in case Mold! does reach that...

Synopsis:

Wry, cynical and full of off-beat humor, Apocalypse, CA is the story of John Parsons and his

ill-fated friends as they prepare for certain death at the hands of a massive asteroid, sex-

inducing drugs, a three-hundred foot giant, and a horde of other unfortunate problems.

Apocalypse, CA is an indie cult film of catastrophic proportions, featuring outstanding visual

effects from artists Ryan Wieber (Ryan vs. Dorkman) and Teague Chrystie (The Pacific) in this

feature film directorial debut by Chad Peter (behind the popular Internet short films, Sex, Drugs

& Natalie Portman & Roleplayed).

Mysterious radio personality and apparent part-time genie, ‘Sassy Boots’ (Elizabeth Sandy)

takes it upon herself to grant John Parsons (Nick Mathis) a few wishes five days before the

world is to be destroyed by an asteroid. Only problem is John’s wishes aren’t exactly calculated,

or even planned – the end result of which is a situation far worse than before.

Chad Peter is looking to make the step from internet sensation to full fledged film maker. The director of Sex, Drugs & Natalie Portman has recruited the help of special effects man Ryan Wieber - an Emmy winner and also the guy behind the Ryan Vs Dorkman online shorts - to create end of the world feature comedy Apocalypse, CA. Here's the official word:

Wry, cynical and full of off-beat humor, Apocalypse, CA is the story of John Parsons and his ill-fated friends as they prepare for certain death at the hands of a massive asteroid, sex-inducing drugs, a three-hundred foot giant, and a horde of other unfortunate problems. Apocalypse, CA is an indie cult film of catastrophic proportions, featuring outstanding visual effects from artists Ryan Wieber (Ryan vs. Dorkman) and Teague Chrystie (The Pacific) in this feature film directorial debut by Chad Peter (behind the popular Internet short films, Sex,...

Chad Peter is looking to make the step from internet sensation to full fledged film maker. The director of Sex, Drugs & Natalie Portman has recruited the help of special effects man Ryan Wieber - an Emmy winner and also the guy behind the Ryan Vs Dorkman online shorts - to create end of the world feature comedy Apocalypse, Ca. Here's the official word:

Wry, cynical and full of off-beat humor, Apocalypse, Ca is the story of John Parsons and his ill-fated friends as they prepare for certain death at the hands of a massive asteroid, sex-inducing drugs, a three-hundred foot giant, and a horde of other unfortunate problems. Apocalypse, Ca is an indie cult film of catastrophic proportions, featuring outstanding visual effects from artists Ryan Wieber (Ryan vs. Dorkman) and Teague Chrystie (The Pacific) in this feature film directorial debut by Chad Peter (behind the popular Internet short films, Sex,...