Amazon has listed the four-pack DVDs coming out on October 14, 2008. You can preorder your copies now:

“A Nightmare On Elm Street” - This is the original “Nightmare” film that started it all. Written and directed by Wes Craven and starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, “A Nightmare On Elm Street” remains an innovative and shocking horror-fantasy. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” - Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is back in the dreams of a Springwood teen as he uses the youth to bring him more souls. This sequel adds a psychological dimension to the “Nighmare” series. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” - Often described as the best of the Elm Street sequels, Patricia Arquette (Stigmata) is placed in a hospital psychiatric ward with six other troubled teens, who all dream about the same horrible Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) trying to kill them. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” - Freddy returns to rid the world of more adolescents. Bigger effects made this sequel the most successful of the “Nightmare” series. Order your copy by clicking here.

Includes: “A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child“, “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare“, “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare“, “Freddy Vs. Jason“. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child” - In the fifth installment to this hit horror series, Freddy attempts to create an evil baby out of the souls of his victims. “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” - A child psychologist’s nightmares lead her to the town of Springwood and Freddy Krueger. “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” - Heather Langenkamp learns the “Nightmare” movies were protecting the world from a real-life demon. Also starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger. “Freddy Vs. Jason” - It’s the battle everyone’s been DYING to see! Teenagers find themselves caught in the middle of a battle between two legendary boogeymen: Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Who will win in the bloodiest and goriest showdown in history? Order your copy by clicking here.

Recently listed on eBay, is a new talking Freddy Krueger doll from Gemmy Industries Corp. The item’s listing states:

“New for Halloween 2008. Officially licensed from New Line Cinema’s House of Horror, Freddy Krueger figure new in box, never removed. Animated with sound, this A Nightmare on Elm Street doll stands approx. 14″ tall. When you press the button on his left foot, his head and glove arm move, and he plays several infamous phrases from the movies. He is made of plastic and wears actual clothes. Operates on 3 AA batteries (included). Manufactured by Gemmy Industries Corp.”

YellowBird, from the forums, confirmed that this doll has been sighted at Walgreens, in their Halloween section. The doll retails for $19.99US and the voice audio is not Robert Englund’s. A Jason Voorhees (from the Friday the 13th series) doll is also available. More on this item when available from Gemmy Industries…

Special thanks to YellowBird!

Matt Cabrera submitted pictures of his custom Freddy Mighty Mugg. Check them out under Fans. Also, Silveria (from the forums) submitted a great press kit glossy for A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, which has been added under press kit.

Just in time for Halloween! Walmart has announced a special two four-pack DVD set for the Nightmare series, coming this October:

“A Nightmare On Elm Street” - This is the original “Nightmare” film that started it all. Written and directed by Wes Craven and starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, “A Nightmare On Elm Street” remains an innovative and shocking horror-fantasy. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” - Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is back in the dreams of a Springwood teen as he uses the youth to bring him more souls. This sequel adds a psychological dimension to the “Nighmare” series. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” - Often described as the best of the Elm Street sequels, Patricia Arquette (Stigmata) is placed in a hospital psychiatric ward with six other troubled teens, who all dream about the same horrible Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) trying to kill them. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” - Freddy returns to rid the world of more adolescents. Bigger effects made this sequel the most successful of the “Nightmare” series.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10295853

Includes: “A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child“, “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare“, “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare“, “Freddy Vs. Jason“. “A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child” - In the fifth installment to this hit horror series, Freddy attempts to create an evil baby out of the souls of his victims. “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” - A child psychologist’s nightmares lead her to the town of Springwood and Freddy Krueger. “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” - Heather Langenkamp learns the “Nightmare” movies were protecting the world from a real-life demon. Also starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger. “Freddy Vs. Jason” - It’s the battle everyone’s been DYING to see! Teenagers find themselves caught in the middle of a battle between two legendary boogeymen: Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Who will win in the bloodiest and goriest showdown in history?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10295862

Both sets are scheduled for an October 14, 2008 release.

Special thanks to spindrift68!

Showbiz Spy reported today that Robert Englund confirmed Billy Bob Thorton (Sling Blade, Pushing Tin, Mr. Woodcock) will portray Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake. No official confirmation has been given or released yet. Stay tuned!

Special thanks to Christopher Fedail!

Update: Bloody-Disgusting discounted the above report as false, taken from an iF Magazine interview. During their interview with Englund, the following is stated:

iF: I heard you mention that Billy Bob Thornton would be a good Freddy for the new remake. Is this a name the production company is considering, or someone you think would be good in the part? Why do you think he’d make a good Freddy?

ENGLUND: I heard this rumor from a journalist at a press conference during Comic Con. I think Billy Bob is a terrific actor. I’ve been a fan since Evening Shade.

A new piece of fan art has been added from Brian. Check it out!

Icons of Fright recently posted their interview with Nightmare 4 actress Tuesday Knight. Tuesday reveals her experiences with making A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, creating Toe Brights, moving on to her new business Tuesday’s Hip Vintage, and much more. Some of Tuesday’s comments are somewhat questionable in regard to Lisa Wilcox and other related topics. You can read the interview here.

Universal Studios has posted an article on Elm Street (formerly known as Industrial Street) and the films it has appeared in. The article also addresses the confusion over its connection to the Nightmare series. Check it out!

Special thanks to Jed!

Yesterday, the Hollywood Reporter published the following:

New ‘Nightmare’ lands scribe
Wesley Strick to pen Freddy’s next ‘Elm Street’ adventure
By Borys Kit

July 22, 2008, 11:00 PM ET
New Line has taken a step forward in bringing Freddy back to the big screen.

The Warner Bros. division has hired veteran scribe Wesley Strick to pen the relaunch of the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” series, the franchise that helped establish New Line into a movie player in the mid-1980s.

The original “Nightmare” was written and directed by Wes Craven and released in 1984. It created one of the most popular villains in screen history, Freddy Krueger, played by Robert Englund, and its runaway success spawned a slew of sequels.

The films’ premise centered on Krueger, a serial child killer murdered who returns with a burned face and razor glove to terrorize teens in their dreams.

The new project will keep the high school setting and delve deeper in the psychology of nightmares and Krueger himself. The plan is to have a dark tone. The company hopes to have the movie ready for the 25th anniversary of the original.

Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter are overseeing for the company.

WMA-repped Strick penned “Arachnophobia” and “Cape Fear” and worked on “Mission: Impossible II,” among other films.