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"Pirates" fans ravage DVD shelves
by Karl Schneider (Thu 12-07-2006)
Walt Disney Pictures smash box office hit Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, quickly became the #1 DVD as it sold almost 5 million copies on it's first day.Starring Johnny Depp as that mischievous, heroic rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, this epic adv... PIRATES Hits Dvd Shelves Dec 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
The dvd and blu-ray release for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END is now set for December 4, 2007. Here's the details on the 2 disc set.
From Walt Disney Home Entertainment:
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents Pirates of the Caribbean... DVD This Week: September 18th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-18-2001)
My last column appeared on a day that may set the tone for a century we have barely begun. Looking back, I can imagine nothing more insignificant that day than my lighthearted look at the world of home video. Today, a week later, I still find it difficult... 
Upcoming Home Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 04-04-2000)
Late March, just after St. Patrick`s Day, came the regrettable release of the 5th entry in one of the worst film series of all time, Trimark Home Video`s, Leprechaun 5: In The Hood. So much for the luck of the Irish. Unlike most series, not a single one... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)
Last night my lovely wife suggested we convert an entire wall in our living room into shelves for DVD storage.SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week, our spotlight falls like a deep dish pizza on one of the most satisfying theatrical releases of the year, paired ... Pirates
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-18-2008)
Last weekend I ventured to a Horror Convention in New Jersey. There were the usual fans, freaks, weirdos and B movie stars. This was my third time to this particular convention but my first time there as your beloved (yeah, I am going to get fla... Spidey DVD: Contest! Auctions! Region 4!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-23-2002)
The Spider-Man
DVD is due out next week and Sony is coming through with a big promotional
push.
Last week they
launched the
"Spin To Hollywood"
sweepstakes on the official website. The grand prize winner gets a trip for
two to a H... DVD Review of The Man from U.N.C.L.E The Complete Series
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-24-2008)
So have you got a few weeks to spare with nothing to do? That’s what it will take to get through this massive DVD set of one of the 1960’s hippest TV shows, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. This set clocks in at an impressive 41 discs... Personal Picks from the DVD Files
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
It's been a while since I reported on how the consumer electronics and Hollywood giants had allied to push Digital Video Disks as the new and improved way to watch home entertainment. Now industry analysts report t... THE MUMMY Hits DVD and Blu-Ray December 16
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-16-2008)
The awe-inspiring adventure of the year with breathtaking visual effects is available to own on December 16, 2008 when The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hits store shelves in a Deluxe two-disc Edition on DVD and Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def from Universal Studi... Eagle One Media To Produce Set Of Voltron DVD Based On Comics (Mon 01-29-2007)
January 29, 2007, Macomb, MI. Eagle One Media, Inc. is proud to announce it has acquired the licensing rights from World Events Productions to produce a set of DVD adventures based on the Voltron: Defender of the Universe property for the retail market. T...From Hell DVD Leaves Reviewer Wanting More
by Chris Brown (Mon 05-13-2002)
Well,
well, well, From Hell, the Hughes Brothers' stylish adaptation of
Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's Graphic Novel, hits the shelves on DVD this
week and your sarcastic, neighborhood thechrisbrown has the skinny.
I'm not going
to waste any... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)
Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For... A hairy DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-15-2003)
It must be Tuesday because of all the new DVDs hitting store shelves. Among the titles being offered today is a direct-to-video werewolf movie distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment known as DARKWOLF.The biggest name in DARKWOLF horror fans w... JURASSIC PARK III DVD Packed
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-25-2001)
The release of the JURASSIC PARK III sounds like it will appease fans of the film in a big way.The DVD, which will hit store shelves on December 11, will feature 10 hours of extras. Among that material will be:* A featurette entitled A VISIT TO ILM which ... ADV Films Announces the DVD Release Of Martian Successor Nadesico: Endgame (Thu 07-26-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming home video release of Martian Successor Nadesico: Endgame, the final DVD installment of the spectacular Martian Successor Nadesico series which is considered by many fans to be one of ADV Films' most popular tit...First DVD volume of DEEP SPACE NINE out today
by Kevin Flynn (Tue 02-25-2003)
If the popularity of its predecessor's release on DVD is any indication, STAR TREK fans will be transporting themselves into their favorite electronics stores for the first volume of DEEP SPACE NINE, hitting store shelves today.The 6-disc set covers all o... Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)
'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ... Kidnapped on DVD
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 02-11-2007)
There were a lot of new episodic series this season, most of which only lasted a few episodes. Episodic TV draws rabid fans though; if you start a story in that genre then viewers want to know how it all ends. Many of these series such as ... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... AN Entertainment Miami Guns DVD 2 Release Announcement (Wed 04-14-2004)
AN Entertainment is proud to announce that the second of four DVD volumes of Miami Guns will hit retail store shelves throughout North America on August 3, 2004. The risqu action, non-stop laughs, and over the top parodies literally double with the secon...AN Entertainment Schedules Haré+Guu DVD 4 (Fri 07-14-2006)
The jungle fever rages on in the fourth volume of the international cult hit comedy HARÉ+GUU, a show Anime on DVD calls, "One that really needs to be seen." The plot thickens, the bizarre humor and absurd gags carry on, and fans are guaranteed to hunt do...Viz Media Announces DVD Release of Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai (Wed 05-28-2008)
Latest Feature Film From Iconic Children's Property Offers Exciting New Adventure Featuring Popular "Diamond and Pearl" Characters Dialga and Palkia, Also Introducing the Mysterious Darkrai San Francisco, CA, May 27, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), o...The Spy Who Came on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-13-2004)
Im writing this column from G-Fest, the annual Godzilla fans North American convention, which should not be confused with B-fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon, but its almost as much fun. Every summer for the past 11 years, Godzilla fans from al... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
This entry of the Vidiocy column marks its first appearance under its new weekly schedule. In honor of this momentous occasion, Id like to offer Fandoms readers a cornucopia of exciting new releases and venerable classics. Thats what Id like to do. ... Tales From the Crypt, on DVD (Wed 04-13-2005)
Fans of cult television, prepare to break out the party balloons. HBO has announced plans to release the complete first season of their celebrated horror series, Tales From the Crypt, on DVD. The box set, containing six episodes across two discs, will hit...DARK ANGEL: Season One debuts on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-20-2003)
Fans of James Cameron's dystopic sci-fi action/adventure TV series DARK ANGEL get their wish today: all of the episodes from the show's first season are now on DVD. DARK ANGEL - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON hits store shelves today from Twentieth Century Fo... Merchandising Manga 202: Stocking the Shelves
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Maximize Merchandise and Sales
Last month, I covered how anime and manga publishers license items and why selling unlicensed products is problematic. Building on those fundamental issues, I will explain why your s... ADV Films and Harmony Gold Announce DVD Release of Robotech The Macross Saga (Mon 04-02-2001)
HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming DVD release of Harmony Gold's Robotech The Macross Saga, the event of the millennium that millions of fans everywhere are waiting for! This June, hold onto your seats as the premiere collections of th...Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-25-2003)
What They SayTadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of Wastes, but then he came home to find his father dead and four possessed corpses standing over his body. As they attack Tadashi, the fearless Captain Herlock, one of the last Space Pirates, ... Book Buzz: Latest Star Wars Novel Hits Shelves This Week
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-20-2008)
The biggest star this week isn’t an alien, or wizard, or vampire but a space ship! Specifically it’s the Millennium Falcon and Star Wars’ most famous ship is the subject of the latest novel in the SW universe from Del Rey Bo... Let's Get Digital
by Jason Davis (Mon 08-01-2005)
Ladies and gents, it's lovely to be back. It is I, your faithful Cinescape TV reviewer once again holding down the fort for my phosphor dot brother Dave whilst he settles into a lovely new house...funny that he hasn't told me his new address yet... Anyhow... ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
by Steve Brandon (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!In anticipation of AnimEigo's impending (but delayed) release of the first five volumes of the Urusei Yatsura TV series, I thought that I'd look at Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, the second feature film, released in Japanese theatres in 198... Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in... ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...One Piece Season 1 Part 1
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 06-05-2008)
What They SayAs the Pirate King Gold Roger was executed he revealed that his treasure, known as \"One Piece,\" was hidden somewhere on the Grand Line. Monkey D. Luffy dreams of finding the legendary treasure and becoming the Pirate King, and after eating ... ADV Films January 10th Release Details (Tue 12-13-2005)
ADV ANNOUNCES JANUARY 10 RELEASES Featuring Launch of Deluxe New Macross HOUSTON, December 9, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce six hot titles for January 10, beginning with the ...DEAD again in 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-22-2006)
During a recent (well, back in June) discussion in this column about DVD Special Editions, reader mckracken shut up everybody by reminding us that Anchor Bay is the king of reissues with their many new & improved, temporarily ultimate editions of THE ... Nick & Nora boxed!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-02-2005)
I've got some letters in the mailbag commenting on the giveaway for the XENA anniversary box sets we announced last week, and TV Best-Of collections in general. The issue is whether these DVDs are even necessary when the entire run of a series is already ... The Piller of Our Community
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-07-2005)
A sad week for SF fans, as Michael Piller has passed away to cancer. As a fan of the man's work, and what I know of the man himself, that saddens me. And as somebody who has faced down and survived the Big C himself, it infuriates me every time somebody... Kimagure Orange Road TV Box Set
by Paul Grisham (Tue 01-20-2004)
What They SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Second... The Phantom of the Movies Speaks - Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 10-06-2000)
[In Part One of our interview with Joe Kane (a.k.a. the Phantom of the Movies), the author discussed his early career as a film critic, reviewing exploitation movies in local theatres. In Part Two, the author addresses the changing market that led many lo... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING SPECIAL EXTENDED EDITION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-17-2002)
New Line Home Entertainment has re-released Peter Jacksons adaptation of the first third of J.R.R. Tolkiens masterpiece novel in a special extended directors cut (though theyve avoided this term). Naturally, the first question about this 30-minutes lo... Top Maniacal Rumors: Soft Punisher, Hard Chucky and Sharky Sequels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-22-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Wed 10-22-2003)
With the end of the year almost upon us, its time for Lost in Translation to begin looking back at the year. Well, I'm not really going to look back at the whole year, just try to catch up on a few things I've missed thanks to a busy schedule filled with... AnimeOnDVD.com Manga Forum/Industry: Year in Review 2002-2003
by Kelly Soucie (-)
So.... it's been one helluva year hasn't it? When I look back on it, I get kind of nostalgic since my membership on the AoD forums is exactly as old at the manga forum. In some ways though, I'm a lot more shocked when I look back at what's changed in the ... Street Fighter II: The Movie Uncut
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-26-2006)
What They SayEvil mastermind Bison is determined to attack civilization and conquer the world. Can legendary warriors Ken and Ryu thwart his manic plans? The ultimate battle between good and evil is about to begin!The Review!After a lengthy and varied ser... Castle in the Sky
by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: ****1/2 out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** ou... Being a Brief Discussion With David L. Williams
by Way Jeng (Thu 11-18-2004)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
There aren't many shows that I give an unqualified recommendation. A show might be great, but there's almost always something that has to be noted. There might be a small but significant flaw that the audience will have to tolerate.... The EuroShock Crypt Examined! Part Two
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 01-06-2002)
These days, as DVD becomes more and more standard in households everywhere, fans of obscure cinema are finding that their favorite titles are experiencing a second coming of sorts as they are released in their original, uncut form on disc. European horror... ADV Films Announces August 8 2006 Releases (Wed 07-12-2006)
HOUSTON, July 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on August 8, including the first volume in the new series Papuwa, a new Farscape St...ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...ADV Films UK Interview
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-11-2003)
Paul Jacques: Hi Hugh, please introduce yourself.
Hugh David: I'm Hugh David, the UK Co-ordinator for ADV films. And I cover the Marketing and Production of the R2 DVD releases.
PJ: So basically you're the man who ensures what and when an R2 Anime get... ADV Films UK Update for August/September 2008 Releases
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2008)
ADV Films UK has sent out their latest press release for what people can expect from them in August and September 2008:
THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD COMPLETE COLLECTION!
THE 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOWPIECE FOR STUDIO GAINAX OUT 25th AUGUST 2008
LOND... Is this SE necessary?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-20-2006)
Last week regular reader phillipej suggested the idea of a website devoted to keeping track of different "special editions" DVDs in response to the new re-release of THE PRINCESS BRIDE. I think this is a fine idea other sites have this info, but sort of ... Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Laserdisc Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 10-03-2000)
Today, Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas comes out in a `Special Edition` DVD filled with extras and supplemental material that should make fans of the film drool. I havent seen the disc yet, but I should be able to give you a pretty good idea ... Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part IV
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-03-2003)
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... Justice League, X-Men Animated Videos!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-23-2002)
Click for Justice League DVD Cover Art
Last week Warner
Home Video announced a slate of new comic related DVD and VHS releases due to
hit stores on April 23.
The World's Greatest Super Heroes --
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woma... Review: "X-Men: Evolution - The Complete Third Season"
by Jim Harvey (Fri 05-12-2006)
Check out this first online review for "X-Men: Evolution - The Complete Third Season." Overall this is a must own package for fans of the show, but not a good jumping point for new fans. While the release of this set is perfect (with the new X-Men film o... On the Right Trek
by Scott Collura (Thu 02-14-2002)
Boldy going where even they haven't gone before, Paramount Home Entertainment begins its release of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION on DVD this March in season-by-season box sets a trend that is becoming increasingly popular for DVD releases of TV shows. ... Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Despite being a huge fan and collector of Asian action films for many years, I was totally unprepared for the zany incredulosity that is KUNG FU HUSTLE. An absolutely mind-boggling mix of action and comedy, kung-fu and wire-fu ... STAR TREK The Original Series: The Complete First Season
by Brian Thomas (Fri 09-10-2004)
The original STAR TREK series has been released on home video in several formats over the years, but even those fans that have the entire run on VHS tape (in both official pre-records and taped off of TV) and laserdisc have been salivating for the origina... Tenchi Muyo Ryo-ohki 3rd Season Vol. #1 (Mon 09-22-2003)
What They Say\"...the extraterrestrial beauty girls intently unfold the play-heart of the people...\" - Translated from the introduction to the series published on Tenchi-Web (www.tenchi-web.com), 2002. Tenchi Muyo! The authentic \"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki...ADV Films Announces September 5th Titles (Sat 07-22-2006)
HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...ADV Films Announces September 12 Releases (Wed 07-26-2006)
HOUSTON, July 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three new and exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 12, including the fifth volume of the classic Macros...ADV Films Details September 19th Releases (Fri 07-28-2006)
HOUSTON, July 21, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 19, including the first volume of Comic Party: Revolution TV, the fifth vol...Castle in the Sky
by Paul Grisham (Sat 04-05-2003)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in CASTLE IN THE SKY -- an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, a mining apprentice, finds a young girl wea... Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
What They SayIt is Sasahara\'s first day of college, and a fateful choice awaits him. Which college clubs will he choose to join? But Sasahara is no ordinary young man; a dark secret lurks within his soul. For one thing, he knows what \"cosplay\" is, and ... Recommended Anime: Battle Angel (-)
BATTLE ANGEL "The OVA event of the decade." So read the video trailer referring to an Original Video Animation that had been released called Battle Angel. ...Comicscape - November 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-30-2005)
Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ... Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)
This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from... Tough Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-04-2002)
Toys are tough. I dont mean tough as in smash-em-with-a-hammer or strap-em-to-a-firecracker-filled-jeep tough. No, I mean toys are tough to write about. Comics? Easy. Theyve got writers, artists, characters, plots, history, you name it. Theres a past... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #8
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Career is the seventh Tenchi in Tokyo disk, and this is my seventh Tenchi in Tokyo review. What an amazing coincidence! (I'm sure that Louis Farrakhan will have a field day trying to find the hidden numerical significance... THE CELL, SE7EN, DEAD MAN
by John Thonen (Tue 12-19-2000)
Theres a lot to cover this week, so Ill dispense with the usual smart-ass comments and get right to it. The major new release for the week is New Line Home Videos, The Cell. When the film opened theatrically, a handful of critics praised it as a vis... ADV Films Announces October 10th Titles (Mon 09-11-2006)
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...Gravitation OVA: Lyrics of Love
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-07-2005)
What They Sayased on the best-selling graphic novel series by Maki Murakami, the Gravitation anime has been Rated one of the best romantic anime TITLES of all time (Anime Insider, 2003). As an all new story of the America\'s favorite shonen-ai couple from... Quite a Good Month
by John Thonen (Tue 05-02-2000)
The video world will long remember April 2000 thanks to a pair of phenomenal successes. According to the trade journal `Video Business,` Phantom Menace (which was only released on VHS, not DVD) sold an amazing 5 million copies in its first 48 hours of av... “Lost” in Thought…
by Daniel Peacock (Sat 11-11-2006)
The TV series Lost is probably the single most ambitious attempt to create a puzzle program on television yet.
Leaving aside the complexities of the riddles in the show itself, just in case anyone had not yet realized the game-playing subtext,... Tenchi Muyo GXP Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)
What They SayHaving completed his first stage of body enhancement, Seina embarks on his first training mission in space. But the routine voyage goes awry when pirates attack! With a damaged ship, marauding pirates afoot, the alluring but deadly pirate que... GODFATHER DVDs to be released this fall
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-14-2001)
All I can say is FINALLY! With the STAR WARS trilogy and the INDIANA JONES trilogy still banished from DVD land, Paramount Home Video is finally giving fans of the medium something to cheer about: the deluxe release of THE GODFATHER TRILOGY on... One Piece Season 1 Part 2
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 10-01-2008)
The hidden treasure in this collection is the English voice cast.hat They SayLetter of Marque
The saga continues… As the Straw Hat pirates find themselves in a battle between good and evil, between right and wrong, the gratitude of those involved ... Wait for It...
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-11-2008)
On May 13th, 2008 Paramount and Lucasfilm will release the Indiana Jones Trilogy, again on DVD. No, it will not be released on Blue-Ray. To many fans this is already a disappointment because there is no date yet for Blue-Ray Indiana Jones. ... 'Twas the Day After Christmas
by John Thonen (Tue 12-26-2000)
`Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the net/All the fanboys were chatting, bout the presents they did get./There were Buffy dolls with figures that filled out her dress,/A Seven Of Nine doll, whose clothing hugs every inch of her flesh./There ... Harlock Saga
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-08-2001)
What They SayWhat the universe needs now is a hero. A killer has stolen a legendary treasure, magical gold! Now, as the universe spirals into chaos, the ancient gods have awakened to avenge this theft. Noble space pirate Captain Harlock must restore the g... ADV Films Releases For July 2nd - Paniponi Dash volume 1 arrives! (Wed 06-13-2007)
GET READY FOR AN EXCEL-LENT HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY WITH PANI PONI DASH! LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO YOUR FAVOURITE NEW TEACHER ON 2TH JULY 2007 LONDON, UK, 10th JUNE 2007 ADV Films, the number one producer- distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased ...HARUKA EPISODE 1 STREAMING ON dot-anime.us (Tue 03-18-2008)
Torrance, Calif. March 18, 2008 - dot-anime.us, the ecommerce site operated by Bandai Visual USA, announced today the details of their new streaming video service, which will offer fans a legal option to view a full episode of Bandai Visual USA titles. ...Yuzna, Gordon still proud of RE-ANIMATOR years later
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-02-2002)
Seventeen years after the cult comedy/horror classic RE-ANIMATOR first hit the eyes of fans, producer Brian Yuzna sat down with CINESCAPE's Scott Collura to talk about the film and the new Millennium Edition DVD of the flick. "RE-ANIMATOR benefited from ... AN Entertainment Announces Miami Guns Vol. #1 (Tue 01-27-2004)
AN Entertainment is proud to announce that the debut DVD volume of the Miami Guns anime series will hit retail store shelves throughout North America on June 22, 2004. Anticipated to be one of the year's breakout surprise hits, Miami Guns is a wild, wacky...Summer Dries Up; Halloween Approaches.
by John Thonen (Tue 08-29-2000)
As summer winds to a close, the genre video marketplace is gearing up for one its busiest period: Halloween. While the myriad of dark holiday releases are a few weeks away, the final days of August have more than a few titles to drive you crazy. Or at ... TOEI ANIMATION SELECTS FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AS AGENT FOR ONE PIECE (Mon 02-18-2008)
Toei Animation and FUNimation Bring Popular Pirate Adventure Property to Toy Fair 2008 FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (February 18, 2008) – Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has appointed FUNimation Entertainment, as Agent, to act on its behalf in No...LUCINDA'S SPELL and Other Halloween Treats
by John Thonen (Tue 10-24-2000)
Its one week before Halloween, a holiday that has become almost synonymous (probably thanks to John Carpenter) with the viewing of scary movies at theaters or at home. The deluge of new, classic, obscure and frequently crappy titles that has filled thes... Sakura Wars
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-26-1999)
What They SayAll four episodes! The year is 1919. The World has barely survived the first Demon War and the next is about to begin. Conventional weapons won\'t cut it, neither will conventional soldiers. Humanity needs the few, the proud, the pure: the Sp... Wrath of the Ninja Collectors Series Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-23-2006)
What They SayIn the year 1580, Lord Nobunaga\'s undead armies ravage Japan, slaughtering all that stand in their way. Only one hope remains. A young ninja escapes her village\'s destruction armed with a mystical dagger, one of the three legendary weapons ... Lost Weekend - Part One
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 02-01-2002)
Now I'm not one to throw superlatives around without a little green palming, but doggone it, if you didn't attend Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in New York a couple of weeks ago, you missed out on a humdinger of an event. Why, all sorts of horror and sci-... Angel Links Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2001)
What They SayFrom the Outlaw Star Universe… Meifon is quite an overachiever for a sixteen-year-old girl. She\'s the head of a major corporation and the captain of a state-of-the-art ship, the Angel Links - which pro-vides a free pirate-fighting serv... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-23-1999)
What They SayIn order for the Galaxy Police to locate Ryoko\'s secret hideout, Mihoshi and Kiyone have gone undercover to infiltrate Ryoko\'s gang of pirates. But instead of arresting Ryoko, Mihoshi and Kiyone try to find out what Ryoko really wants and... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... One Last Time
by Janet Houck (Fri 06-01-2007)
Over the last year, I’ve talked about most of the major anime genres, from superhero teams with robots to gushy romance. Today, in the last edition of American Otaku, I’m going to share some rather unorthodox titles, anime series which defy ca... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Dagger of Kamui
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-19-2003)
What They SayOn the eve of the Meiji restoration, as a slumbering Japan awakens and turns its eyes westward, an innkeeper finds a baby named Jiro in a drifting boat; his only companion a glittering blade, the Dagger of Kamui. When Jiro is thirteen, his ad... Porco Rosso
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-02-2002)
What They SayBased on his own Manga short, Hayao Miyazaki\'s directorial follow-up to his big hit \"Kiki\'s Delivery Service\" is a fantastic tale of a different kind. Many speculate that the main character reflects his own self more than any other charac... Mamoru the Shadow Protector Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 10-13-2008)
400 long years of protecting the neighbors come to a head in this comedy gem. Let's hope for 400 more.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sai MadaraTranslated by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoAdapted by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoWhat They SayMamoru Kagemori is a... Golden Boy Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-24-2002)
What They SayGet ready for the ultimate road trip as wandering student Kintaro Oe
hits the highways of Japan in the wildest quest for knowledge ever! Whether
he\'s re-programming the president of an all-female software company,
checkmating the malicious d... PORCO ROSSO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 02-28-2005)
Disney continues to issue the wonderful works of Japan's Studio Ghibli with a wave of three more excellent DVDs, including Hiroyuki Moritas 2002 THE CAT RETURNS, anime master Hayoa Miyazakis 1984 classic NAUSICAA IN THE VALLEY OF THE WIND and this very ... CLOVERFIELD
by Tim Janson (Thu 04-10-2008)
Raise your hands, when is the last time that you saw the original “Godzilla”? I’m not talking about the dubbed Americanized version with the cut-in Raymond Burr scenes, I mean the original “Gojira”. The original was... Kill Bill Volume Two
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:A Band Apart.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Uma Thurman (The Bride); David Carradine (Bill); Sonny Chiba (Hattori Hanzo); Yuen Woo-ping (Pei Mei); Michael Madsen (Budd); Daryl Hannah (Elle D... Cannell, Anchor Bay ink deal for DVDs
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-10-2004)
DVD distributor Anchor Bay Entertainment announced today that it had brokered a deal with veteran television producer/writer Stephen J. Cannell to market and distribute TV shows from the Cannell library. Among the many action shows that Cannell created ar... Action Trip, PSP, GT4, 2K Games and new consoles!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-04-2005)
It's been a bit of a crazy week or so around the videogaming land. So in this week's Gamers' Thumb there will be a quick run-down of the big news along with knee jerk reactions. First things first though, the folks that will hopefully be providing a lot m... Amazing Nurse Nanako Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-19-2003)
What They SayA mind is a terrible thing to waste, but not according Dr. Ogami who wants to turn his dim-witted nurse assistant Nanako into his next guinea pig. Working for a mad scientist is hard enough, but poor Nanako has just become the target of out-o... Pokemon: Journey to the Johto League Champion Vol. #6
by Derek Guder (Sun 07-04-2004)
What They SayOur heroes continue their journey to the Johto League Championship! The road to ever-nearing Olivine City takes an electrifying turn as Pikachu recharges, a member of Team Rocket decides to call herself \"Queen,\" and Brock falls in love. Spa... Record of Lodoss War Collector's Series
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)
What They SayLodoss, the accursed island. Born in the battle and baptized in fire, it has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle ... Brother’s Grimm
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-14-2007)
I’m afraid I’m going to start the column off on a bit of a down note. This will be my last installment of High Def Revue. I’ve had a great time writing for Mania.com and I’ve met many new cyber-friends while I’... Cosmo Warrior Zero Box Set
by Ben Leary (Fri 10-12-2007)
What They SayA classic legend of honor among warriors by Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Harlock Saga)!
The time of lawlessness in deep space is coming to a close. Warrius Zero, a battle-weary admiral now serving the mechanized victors, is commanded... Dragon Pink
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-31-2006)
What They SayElves and sex kittens and monsters - OH MY!
When slave girl Pink puts on the Cursed Panties of Torajima, she finds herself literally transformed into a sex kitten! Add in a sultry elven sorceress who gets her powers from a very unexpected e... George Lucas: Defending the Empire
by Zed R. Nemo (Sat 04-01-2000)
In a way, George Lucas is a film student's dream of what a filmmaker should be, an auteur, a man who makes films with a distinctive, personal imprint all his own. Or let's put it another way: a wide, mainstream audience regards him in much the same way th... Shelf Space
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-06-2007)
Shelf space is becoming an all important thing around the house lately. Seasons of ‘Star Trek’, ‘Smallville’, and ‘The Family Guy’ are filling up the shelves at an alarming rate. So, it really switches my phas... ADV Announces December 5th Releases (Wed 10-04-2006)
HOUSTON, October 5, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of the wacky and exciting new series Paniponi Dash!, along with the third volume of the insane Papuwa. These hilarious...Waterworld and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-10-2006)
PS3 Hurting Blu-ray?: Sony has always touted the PS3 as the key to winning the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray. When the PS3 is released, so the original argument went, there would be hundreds of thousands and soon millions of Blu-ray play... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-05-2000)
What They SayFollowing the adventure of Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed, and Ein as they continue their endless search for cash. Along the way, tragedy and triumph await as they navigate their way through the dangers of space and corridors of memory. The hottest ani... ADV Announces 11/21 Releases (Tue 09-26-2006)
HOUSTON, September 26, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce two exciting titles hitting the streets on November 21, including the second installment of Comic Party Revolution and the Samura...Bandai & ComicsOne Bring Out Please Teacher (Tue 10-29-2002)
San Jose, CA - October 29, 2002 - ComicsOne, announced today that they will be publishing the comic book based off of the popular Japanese Anime hit Onegai Teacher (Please! Teacher). Volume One of Onegai Teacher is set to hit shelves in January 2003. Ba...Animal Treasure Island
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-10-2005)
What They SayBased on the classic novel \"Treasure Island\" by Robert L. Stevenson.
Jim and his mouse friend Gran toll away working as innkeepers. They dream of sailing far away on their own boat. One day, a mysterious fellow appears at the inn and gives... “Superman: The Movie” and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-17-2006)
Jigsaw is Back, Saw II, III on Release Schedule: Lionsgate has finally announced a release date for the Blu-ray release of Saw II which was pushed back from an original date of Oct. 16th. It is now scheduled to come out on January 23, 2007... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-22-1998)
What They SayLodoss, the accursed island has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before, and a party of six are drawn together in battle. Among them: Parn, a young fighter who lacks experience bu... Pikachu panic revisited
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-24-2006)
In December of 1997, more than 700 people in Japan suffered mysterious seizures while watching an episode of POKMON. In an adventure entitled "Computer Warrior Polygon" (Episode 38) set inside a computer, Pikachu sets off a "vaccine bomb" with his electr... Who says you can never go home again?
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-11-2005)
The Columnist, gripping his desk to stay standing, sighs his last exhalation of breath. He turns toward his readers with a smile that could easily double as a grimace and winces as every cell in his body dies. Yes, this was one hour of reality TV too much... THE EVIL DEAD: BOOK OF THE DEAD
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 04-15-2002)
It used to be a movie would get released on home video and then when a new medium hit collector's shops (like laserdisc) a brand new print and reissue would surface. With DVD all bets are off. Multiple packages of the same movie can exist on store shelves... Video This Week: January 8th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-08-2002)
VIDEO NEWSBefore Ivan Reitman's EVOLUTION opened this past summer, expectations for the film were extraordinarily high. Action figure toys were licensed and in production, as was an animated TV series. Most amazingly, David Duchovny was even more arrogant... Don May Jr.: Cult Film Maverick! Part One
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 04-12-2002)
The DVD sea is full of charlatans, out to get your buck without thinking bout their due to you. Shelves are filled with titles released by myriad companies with sketchy track records. One minute youre laying down your cold hard cash to take in a favorit... Dragonball Z Movie #3: Tree of Might
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-24-2003)
What They SayA seed of the Tree of Might has been planted on Earth by a group of space pirates. Once rooted, the Tree of Might will devour all life energy, leaving the planet a deserted land where no living thing can survive.
Goku and his friends are th... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible
by luiscruz (Tue 03-16-2004)
The Review!Mission Irresistible is aptly named, as it contains six great episodes. Despite the controversy, the third episode finally makes an appearance and proves to be the weakest of the lot.
Audio:
I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voic... Daredevil Trailer On DVDs
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-13-2002)
The Comics
Continuum reports that fans can find the new Daredevil trailer
on DVDs for the new release Like Mike.
DVD versions of
the trailer were also made available last week for shoppers at Best Buy stores.
Fans could find a promo "Fox DVD&q... ADV Announces April 10th Releases (Mon 02-12-2007)
HOUSTON, February 12, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the long-awaited release of the first volume of Kurau Pahntom Memory along with the fifth volume of Papuwa. Both titles are set...A Series of Fortunate Releases
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-09-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSThomas Newman lends his uniquely sonic sensibilities upon next weeks holiday fantasy, LEMONY SNICKETS A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, released this week on Sony Classical (SK 93576). While maintaining the signature fast-finger... ADV Films Announces July 3rd Releases (Wed 05-02-2007)
HOUSTON, May 2, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you both seasons one and two of the sci-fi hit Gravion, as well as the season three, volume two release of UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie: Bride...Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Ryan Hobbs (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Well, the 5th session for Cowboy Bebop is out, and these discs just make me look forward to the next ones more and more; it will be a pity when they end. As you've probably already read the main review of this disc, I'll get straight to what I ... HOWLING III: THE MARSUPIALS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 07-16-2001)
At last count, the seemingly unending series of HOWLING films had hit number seven (specifically, THE HOWLING: NEW MOON RISING), but none of these cash-in sequels have been able to match the original Joe Dante film. Having said that, HOWLING III: THE MARS... Is it Summer Break Again?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-13-2006)
Looking at the schedule for the next several weeks I almost started to feel like summer was coming again. There’s a growing trend these days of starting new series, running them for several weeks and then stopping them for nearly three mont... Blame! (also w/T-shirt)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-03-2005)
What They Say3000 years have passed since the future was buried. Countless armies of machines are all that remain of human civilization. Without orders, they build and build, swallowing up the Earth, Moon, and the entire solar system within the intricate ... My Sexual Harassment
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-20-2004)
What They SayMochizuki is a diligent young office worker with a kinky knack for falling into bed with his co-workers, clients and bosses. Kept under the thumb of his dominating supervisor, Mochizuki tries his best to keep the office running smoothly. Will... Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Iczer Reborn
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-06-2003)
What They SayWhen Iczer 1 defeated Big Gold, she thought that the evil had been destroyed. But, years later, when a new threat from an old enemy manifests itself, only the immense power of Iczer 3 has any hope of saving all life in the universe!
Part of ... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... TAPEHEADS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 12-19-2001)
A cult favorite that received a limited theatrical run, only to develop a small but feverish following on video, TAPEHEADS is that rare comedy that actually improves with repeat viewings. The first feature directed by Bill Fishman who later went on to C... Super Ninja Spies
by Matt Kamen (Wed 07-26-2006)
Wow. You reader-types actually left feedback on the last column. Thank you it's nice to know people are actually reading! Following on a bit from last week, Superman Returns took 4.3m in it's opening weekend here in the UK, a touch over two-thirds of Pi... Comicscape - September 1, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-01-2004)
OPINION: You may have noticed a larger than usual number of graphic novels from Europe on the shelves these last few months. It's not because your comics shop owner has suddenly become more enlightened in his/her thinking and gone all "citizen of the worl... Merry Hogswatch
by Matt Kamen (Fri 12-22-2006)
With your holiday of choosing mere days away, if not already begun, I'd just like to take a brief moment to thank you all for reading and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season's Greetings all around!
Hogswatching
After 20 ... Tenchi Muyo GXP Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-14-2004)
What They SayContains DVD Volume 1 of Tenchi Muyo GXP along with a High-Quality Collector\'s Art Box!
Seina Yamada has the worst luck. When he tries to walk down stairs, he trips. When he rides his bike, it falls apart. And when a giant spaceship crashe... Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)
When I first started writing about the comic book industry, one of the first people in the industry that I became fast friends with was colorist Laura Martin. She was working with the online magazine, Sequential Tart and coloring a multitude of proj... ADV Films Announces Release ofArc the Lad (Thu 01-18-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video release of Arc the Lad, the latest series from the #1 anime distributor in North America. Fans of action, anime and games alike will run to the shelves when the hit Playstation® game comes to home video in...Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 06-25-2007)
What They SayA world controlled by a sinister brotherhood who hide their fangs behind masks of humanity, known as the Chronos Corporation. While investigating a mysterious explosion near his school, Sho Fukamachi happens upon the Chronos Corporation\'s gr... Arjuna Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-07-2002)
What They SayFrom the creative pinnacle of two of Japan’s most beloved anime creators, Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne) and Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne)!
High school, archery club, and boys were the things that filled Juna’s dai... Tenchi Muyo GXP Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-04-2004)
What They SaySeina and the gang encounter the infamous Good Luck Fleet and emerge victorious from the first battle. But General Daluma\'s recruiting new soldiers to help in his cause, and searching the galaxy over for charms assured to raise his luck leve... Tenchi Muyo! GXP Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2008)
What They SaySeina Yamada is your common 15-year-old boy with one uncommon ability: bad luck. He can\'t get through a day without causing serious harm to himself and those around him. So what in the universe do two gorgeous Galaxy Police officers want to ... Dark Crystals and Spice Planets
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-08-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSTHE DARK CRYSTAL has arrived on CD in a splendidly packaged, limited edition 2-CD set from Numenorean (NMCD 003). The first CD contains the contents of the original soundtrack LP (13 tracks), digitally remastered. The second CD ... ROGER RAMJET: HERO OF OUR NATION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 03-06-2002)
Flustering flywheels is that a ROGER RAMJET DVD I see before me?! Palpitating pogo sticks it is, replete with 15 fabulous episodes you'd be proud to watch with dear old mother. Seems the world isn't the wretched hellhole we've come to believe after all; n... Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-13-2004)
What They Say\"Sasshi, I don\'t think we\'re in Osaka anymore!\"
Whoa! Hold on to your hats and get ready for one wildly wacky, frenetically funny ride as reality takes an extended vacation in \'Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi\'!
Arumi Asahina and Sa... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Galaxy Railways Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayThe new series from legendary creator Leiji Masumoto (Star Blazers, Captain Herlock, Galaxy Express 999, Interstella 5555).
Carrying on his deceased father and brother\'s will, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force to protect the safety... Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-18-2005)
What They SayThere comes a time in every girl\'s life, where her friends try to get her to cosplay. For Saki that\'s every week, but this time Ohno may finally have enough pull to get her to don the helmet once and for all. Keiko\'s in on the action as ... Hail to the Otaking... and his Otakid
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
[Cue an SD Chaos, SD Dark Schneider and Tamagoyaki happily marching across the column!]
All: ^-^ [with party hats & streamers!] "Omedito!!"
SD Chaos-chan: [dressed up in an EVA plugsuit] "Congratulations to Chris and Melanie Beveridge, who had their bab... Puss 'n Boots
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-08-2006)
What They SayPero, a sword-wielding musketeer cat, is on the run! He\'s guilty of the ultimate crime: rescuing mice from certain doom. In hot pursuit are three bumbling police cats, trying their best to bring Pero to justice. While evading capture, Pero s... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.
Greetings Maniac readers and wel... Tenchi Muyo GXP Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-22-2004)
What They SayWhen it appears Fuku is unable to handle combat stress, Kiriko suggests an alternate means of controlling the Kamidake II. However, when an accident sets the ship adrift, sailing into a nest of pirates, Fuku is all that stands between Seina a... Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-26-2005)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ar... Dragon Ball Z Movie 01: Dead Zone
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-10-2005)
What They SayGohan has been kidnapped! To make matters worse, the evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the Dragonballs to wish for immortality. Only then will Garlic Jr. be able to take over the Earth in order to gain revenge for the death of his father.
Goku r... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #01
by Brett Barkley (Mon 03-13-2006)
What They Say\"Joe is a dude just like you and me. He has two great loves: his girlfriend Silvia and Captain Blue, the action-movie superhero. When Silvia is magically captured by a celluloid monster, Joe gets himself swallowed into the screen to save h... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... King of Bandit Jing Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Sat 06-12-2004)
What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Tenchi Muyo GXP Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-10-2004)
What They SaySeina and his crew find themselves low on power, low on rations, and even lower on morale. The only thing they have in abundance is trouble! A horde of blood-thirsty pirates are on their tail and after a mysterious box which Seina must delive... Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-10-2008)
When Anchor Bay released the Dario Argento Collection I jumped at the chance to see the “The Italian Hitchcock” and his collection of films. I even took the time to watch them in chronological order to see how Dario Argento would grow as a fil... Anime Boston announces second round of guests (Sat 01-28-2006)
Guests voicing some of anime’s hottest characters are making their way to Boston BOSTON, January 28, 2006 – The New England Anime Society is honored to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors V...Fox Announces FF2 & DIE HARD 4 Blu-Ray Releases
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-30-2007)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-Ray DVD releases of their latest titles, FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER & LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD. FF2 will hit local North America shelves on October 2, 2007 and hit international zon... Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-13-2001)
What They SayCaptain\'s Log: We may fight, but families are important, and Feb\'s departure has fractured the family of our crew. Fortunately, Jun has a lead on Feb and on Mayo\'s family, so if we\'re lucky, we should be able to celebrate two family reuni... Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another Wednesday and yet another installment of the unstoppable Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday, with the usual glut of announcements from nearly all avenues of pop culture. Comic Con has ex... Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite Fanatic
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-21-1999)
Well, Christmas is next Saturday. That means this is the last weekend youll have to run out and buy presents. If youre like me, you tend to wait until the last minute, hoping for inspiration to strike and tell you just the right thing to buy for your sp...