IN AN ironic technology twist, Australia's best-known cult video collector will join forces with an emerging video-on-demand portal to showcase his extensive collection.

Andrew Leavold, who closed the doors of the iconic Trash Video store in West End last year, has struck a deal to supply a series of cult video reviews and establish a virtual shop under his former brand name.

He said his mission was still to turn people on to the weird and wonderful in film and TV.

"The content to be provided for VideoZoo will be a combination between an online magazine and a TV show," he said.

"I'll play the role of circus master and showcase the best of cult film and TV."

Confidential reported in September that the old Trash Video shopfront had been converted into boutique bar The End.

The watering hole has become a firm favourite on the local scene, a fitting end to the Trash Video store's physical incarnation.

Originally published as Virtual rerun for cult video icon