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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
by Norman England and Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-02-2000)
A few major studio efforts notwithstanding, science fiction cinema in the 1950s and most of the '60s seldom attained the mature level of the Sci-Fi novel, being mostly interested in one-dimensional stories about invading aliens. However, this all changed ... 2001: A Space Odyssey - Stanley Kubrick
by Steve Biodrowski (Introduction); Maurice Rapf (Interview) (Thu 12-28-2000)
Today, it`s acknowledged as a classic of cinema, one of the greatest films ever made, the inspiration for a generation of directors that includes George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. If any testament to the film`s longevity were required, it was provided wh... 2001: A Space Travesty (Mon 09-30-2002)
Plot:The film will tell the story of aliens who have been kidnapping world leaders and replacing them with clones. Nielsen is playing a space marshal who heads off to rescue the President and other leaders.The Buzz:Leslie Nielsen’s upcoming comedy 20...
2001 IN 2001: A LOOK AT CLARKE'S CLASSICS
by James T. Voelpel (Mon 08-20-2001)
The year 2001 is the big one for those within the genre universe, seeing as it's the setting for Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's landmark film 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. It is perhaps surprising that more attention has not been paid to this classic of ... THE OUTER LIMITS: Joyride
by Frank Garcia (Tue 11-02-1999)
Actor Cliff Robertson stood in front of the cameras, clad in an astronauts bulky white spacesuit. Black velvet drapes surrounded him. With diffused spotlights illuminating him, director James Head watching from behind the camera, and a production crew st... MISSION TO MARS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-09-2000)
It`s incredible that Walter Hill would take his name off of SUPERNOVA and Brian DePalma would leave his name on MISSION TO MARS. Although M2M arrives in theatres without the pre-release baggage warning of imminent disaster, it is actually a far bigger dis... SPACE ODYSSEY Composer dies
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-14-2006)
Composer Gyorgy Ligeti, who worked on the acclaimed soundtrack for 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, died on Monday at the age of 83. Ligeti died in Vienna after a long illness which had left him in a wheelchair for the past three years."Ligeti doesn't ever try you... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Limted Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe timeless anime favorite Irresponsible Captain Tylor is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set! This astounding collection includes: the entire 26-episode Irresponsible Captain Tylo... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just arent that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... 11 Movies Saved by Historical Inaccuracy
by Michael Swaim (Fri 01-25-2008)
Every year, Hollywood pumps out "historical" epics so distorted, propagandistic and self-serving, you have to wonder just how stupid they think we are. But, try "fixing" some of those historical inaccuracies and you'll quickly realize ... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just arent that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... "Odyssey 5"
by John Sinnott (Thu 12-14-2006)
Before Manny Coto took over as head writer of Enterprise in the fourth season, he had his own SF show on the air. Odyssey 5 was Coto's brain child, and it was an intriguing program that lasted for only one season on Showtime. (Less actually... AFI Releases Top 10 Lists for Genre Classics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
The American Film Institute (AFI) has once again updated their Top 10 Lists of all the major movie categories and sent them to media outlets. You can check them out below. What do you think? Agree? No? Share your thoughts.The American Film Institute (AFI)... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #16 (Fri 03-15-2002)
What They SayThe surface of Quent explodes in battle as the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces lay siege to the planet. Facing the combined might of their ground forces, Chirico races for Wiseman\'s stronghold. Hopelessly outnumbered, he will need a miracle to...Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor... Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-11-2008)
What They SaySummer is so fun and exciting! The Lucky Cat Shopping District is having annual summer festival, but oh no... I can\'t think of a way to show off my wonderful talent. But anyway, I have to deliver this whatchama-thing to this scary house wher... Oscars: The Final Results
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
Well, there might not have been much for genre fans to complain about going into the Oscar ceremony, but there sure was room for complaint afterward. Even with six nominations, THE SIXTH SENSE walked away from the 72 Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sc... ODYSSEY 5 - "Premiere"
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 06-22-2002)
In the tradition of the new OUTER LIMITS and STARGATE SG-1, the Showtime pay cable network creates another intelligent science fiction action series. However, ODYSSEY 5 differs from its forbearers in some important ways. First of all, its production value... 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, ... AN Entertainment Acquires Miami Guns (Tue 07-08-2003)
AN ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES MIAMI GUNS July 8, 2003 AN Entertainment, the only Florida based home video distribution company devoted exclusively to Japanese animation, or "anime," is proud to announce its acquisition of the official English language trans...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...Geneshaft Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-08-2003)
What They SayThings aren’t going well aboard the Bilkis. The Shaft is still buggy, and despite the best efforts of Dolce, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. And they’ve all been declared traitors by the I.E.O. since they left seem... EuroSpy Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSOpening with a wonderfully raucous vocal by the unmistakable Italian singer Christy (TEPEPA, RUN MAN RUN), the score for Albert De Martino's 1967 spy spoof, OK CONNERY (aka OPERATION KID BROTHER in the USA and Japan) is a terrif... 27th Annual Annie Awards
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-11-1999)
Warner Brothers` THE IRON GIANT won during the 27th Annual Annie Awards ceremonies held at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California. In a ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 1999, this animated feature won nine awards including the coveted Outstanding Achie... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #15 (Fri 03-08-2002)
What They SayThe Balarant and Gilgamesh spacefleets gathering in orbit have awakened an incredible power from deep within the planet Quent. As the skies burn with the fires of destruction, Chirico, Rochina, and Killy discover their link to Wiseman, the my...Millennium Actress Collection Box (Fri 03-07-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w...Darabont Addresses FAHRENHEIT 451 Rumors, Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
The adaptation of the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel, FAHRENHEIT 451, has been a long time coming inside Hollywood. I know Cinescape was talking about Mel Gibson possibly taking this adaptation to the big screen back in the late 90s so its shelf life in developm... Warners Release New Kubrick Box DVD Set - Pretty Much Like the Old Box Set
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-12-2001)
Stanley Kubrick fans were disappointed when they picked up their boxed DVD sets a couple years ago. The discs were in great shape, and the films looked great, but there was little in the way of extras, except for a `Making of THE SHINING` documentary shot... VES Announces 50 Most Influential
by News Editor (Sat 05-12-2007)
The Visual Effects Society announced this week the VES 50: The Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time, which was determined by a vote of their members.
THE VES 50 are (Bold and Italics indicates a tie score)
1. Star Wars (1977) 2. ... "Avatar" coming to theaters in 2009
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-09-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron will start virtual photography on his upcoming sci-fi epic, Avatar, in April followed by photography in August for a summer 2009 release. The film was earlier reported to be released in 2008."I... CPM May 2001 Releases (Thu 02-01-2001)
SPACE SHIPS, SCHOOLGIRLS, & VERY SHORT SKIRTS Harlock Saga DVD Agent Aika: Final Battle DVD & Project A-ko: Love & Robots DVD Available May 8th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DV...2001 Returns With Limited Release
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-20-2001)
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY will be hitting a number of theaters around the country starting next month with newly wrought 70mm prints.According to Variety, the digitally restored film will have limited runs starting in Seattle's Cinerama on O... ODYSSEY 5 premiere photos
by Sue Schneider (Fri 06-21-2002)
The World Premiere for the new SHOWTIME original Sci-fi series ODYSSEY 5 was held Tuesday night June 18th at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood.The series follows the lives of five astronauts who, while on a space mission for NASA, witness the m... Kubrick!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-23-2007)
The DVD shopping bag keeps getting heavier and heavier as the list of new releases and special editions keeps growing. The Ultimate Edition of the ‘Battleship Potemkin’ is definitely in the bag. Sergei M. Eisenstein’s film is a... 2001 Delayed (The Movie, Not the Year, Obviously)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 01-02-2001)
Avid science-fiction fans in New York and Los Angeles may be wondering what happened to the promised release of 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was supposed to take place in the two cities on the dawn of the new millennium, including a schedule three-week ru... MEDDLING With 2001?
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 06-06-2001)
By now, almost everyone has heard the urban legend that Pink Floyds 1972 progressive rock album DARK SIDE OF THE MOON is a sort of substitute soundtrack for MGMs classic film THE WIZARD OF OZ. Theres even been talk that Floyds follow-up recording, WIS... CPM March 2001 Releases (Mon 01-01-2001)
JET PLANES. GIANT ROBOTS. VERY SHORT SKIRTS. Agent Aika: Naked Missions DVD & Knights of Ramune DVD Available March 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the fan se...A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Malcolm McDowell at the American Cinematheque
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)
On Thursday, June 21, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque kicked off its four-day series, "Outside Looking In: A Tribute to Malcolm McDowell," with a Thirtieth Anniversary screening of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of the actor's most memorable and controversi... Welcome to 2001 - It's a New Year and a New Millennium!
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-11-2001)
I`d like to wish all of you a belated Happy New Year, New Decade, New Century, and New Millennium. After decades of holding 2001: A Space Odyssey up as my favorite film of all time, it truly is incredible to be living in the Year 2001, even if I can`t tak... It's 2001, So Where's My Talking Computer?
by Denise Dumars (Fri 01-05-2001)
Returned by Anubis for Insufficient PostageWell, they removed one of my least-vital organs (no, not my heart; that went years ago) and returned me from the Land of the Dead (now called the Land of the Ventilator) to torture you all for another year. It`s ... Space Shaman
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 09-18-2001)
Actor John Billingsley plays Dr. Phlox, one of the seven cast members in the fifth television series of the STAR TREK franchise, ENTERPRISE. His character is a medical doctor and something of an anthropologist, visiting Earth as part of the "Interspecies ... CPM February 2001 Releases (Fri 12-01-2000)
COSMIC CATFIGHTS ON DVD! The Complete Shamanic Princess DVD & Sprite DVD Available February 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the magical action/adventure "The ...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... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
OK, so 2001 didn't exactly herald the arrival of a mysterious alien Monolith or the beginning of the next stage in human evolution, but for comic book fans, and Marvelites in particular, there was an Earth-moving moment of revelation and a joy no less cos... Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Vol. #4 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-19-2004)
What They SayUpon reaching Neo-Terra, Yattaran\'s invention disables the Fata Morgana\'s revitalization abilities, but then the planet itself attacks the Arcadia! After the ship barely survives the first attacks, Herlock forces the crew off of the ship a... Clamoring Toward 2001
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-22-2000)
Lucky 13 Black Cat CandleEver burn a Lucky 13 Black Cat candle? You can get them at your local occult supply store or any hipster shop in, say, Silverlake, Santa Monica, or Los Feliz (all California, natch). I get them at Botanica St. Anthony in old downt... SPACEMEN, ILLUSTRATED MEN AND CANDYMEN
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-27-2001)
From the gentle rhythms of K-PAX to the brooding, eclectic textures of THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, and the minimalist Gothic chorale of CANDYMAN, this week poses some notable releases for the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror soundtrack aficionado, including the long-... 3001: A Luke Wilson odyssey
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-29-2004)
Luke Wilson is taking a trip to the 31st century on 20th Century Fox's dime. In 3001 Wilson will play a guy who is selected as a test subject for a top secret hibernation project. He remains asleep for ten centuries, and when the volunteer wakes up in the... Star Ocean EX Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-28-2005)
What They SayTheir quest to find the Sorcery Globe takes Claude, Rena and Celine to Port Harley. However, before they can arrive, they are sidetracked by an encounter with Ashton, a swordsman who single-handedly faced a hideous two-headed dragon, but wou... Stardate 0011.06: Critical Caring
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-06-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Next weeks Star Trek: Voyager installment `Inside Man` serves yet another warning about the dangers of trusting Reginald Barclays holograms. Im sure most people remember that we met Reginald Barclay on Star Trek: The Next Genera... My First Time
by Jason Davis (Mon 08-07-2006)
I'm presently showing FARSCAPE to a friend for the first time. We've just reached season two's conclusion with "Die Me Dichotomy" and we're mourning the loss of Aeryn Sun. I always forget how beautiful the episode is and I can't imagine how it must have... Planet of the Apes (2001)
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 07-27-2001)
When it comes to remakes, it's almost better if the film in question is really obscure or not very good to begin with. No one is going to pick apart a big budget remake of AMERICAN NINJA, however critics everywhere will be sharpening their axes for the "r... Looking Back at the Future: '60s Sci Fi Heroine Saves 2001
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-16-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSReleased on DVD a couple weeks ago, Roman Coppolas CQ is as much a homage to such lovably quirky European 60s sc-fi/spy films as BARBARELLA and DANGER DIABOLIK as it is an intriguing film in its own right. Taking place in 1969... Jeffrey Combs Profile, Part 3: From the Depths of Horror to DEEP SPACE NINE.
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 03-02-2000)
Jeffrey Combs laughs about what he calls `my belated, blooming TV career. I never really considered myself much of a TV actor until DEEP SPACE NINE came along, and gave me new hope. Up until then, I had guest starred here and there, but never really anyth... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Making SPACE COWBOYS
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-03-2000)
A crusty looking, silver-haired man walks into the spacesuit room tucked in a far corner of Warner Bros.` Stage 23. He nods `Hello,` then slowly slips into a high-tech, quasi-realistic, NASA spacesuit, salutes `So long` and disappears into the dark. As I ... PRINCE OF SPACE / INVASION OF THE NEPTUNE MEN
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-26-2006)
Dark Sky Films has become one of the leading packagers of vintage psychotronic films in a relatively short time, picking up rights to some choice titles that have never had an official DVD release in the USA. Recently they began a line of Drive-In Double... CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIES: IN THE YEAR 2889 / THEY CAME FROM BEYOND SPACE / TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-08-2003)
Remember those ratty videotape sets they used to sell at such fine stores as K-Mart, featuring six or seven grainy B-movies from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, recorded in EP mode? I'll bet you thought that the DVD revolution would get rid of that sort of junk... WHAM-BAM-THANK YOU, SPACEMAN!
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 07-19-2001)
There are space operas, and then there are space operas.While no one would ever argue that STAR WARS, STARSHIP TROOPERS, or 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY are anything more then juvenile clap trap - existing only to satiate the need for filler during the long peri... Forbidden Plastic: Part 2
by Jeff Bond (Sun 09-09-2001)
Having released perhaps the largest styrene model kit of a science fiction subject ever, the crew at Polar Lights turned to illustrator Chris White for a magnificent box cover painting of the spacecraft landed on the surface of Altair IV. White, who has a... THE LATHE OF HEAVEN: Making the Film
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-17-2000)
For many years the crowning achievement in sci-fi literature/cinematic adaptation was Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke`s 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film showed that literature, science fiction concepts and motion picture art could co-exist and even s... STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE: A 20th Anniversary Review
by Edward Gross (Tue 01-04-2000)
Does a critic have a statute of limitations on making a judgment regarding a feature film? Is twenty years too long a period of time? Back in December 1979, I was the feature editor of The Compass, the campus newspaper at Suffolk Community College, and I ... Planetes Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Thu 10-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto YukimuraTranslated by:Yuki NakamuraAdapted by:What They SayAfter an excruciating selection process, Hachimaki is accepted into the Mars Development Project, his lifelong dream. However, feelings of elation are soon suck... Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Two
by Jeff Bond (Tue 12-03-2002)
Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO... Space Travelers
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)
What They SayNew Cosmic Century 038, humanity is suddenly attacked by an unknown alien civilization known as the Orbital Ring System. Soon, the entire Earth Civilization Sphere has been cut off from the space colonies, and is under the control of the ORS.... T3 and TB3
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-17-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSMarco Beltrami's venture into cyberwars in TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES has been released by Varese Sarabande (302 066 481 2) and the result is a pleasing mix of the mechanistic synth rhythms composed by Brad Fiedel that d... “Space Cowboys on HD DVD, X;Men: The Last Stand coming to Blu-ray soon.
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-05-2006)
Column News: With the switch over to the new site design, I thought I’d make a couple of minor changes in High Def Revue. The most notable one is that the Blu-ray discs will be listed first in the Upcoming Discs section from now on. ... SPACE GHOST: COAST TO COAST Volume 1
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-18-2003)
While access to the massive film library compiled by Ted Turner is provided by the TCM cable channel (and home video releases), another section of this archive has had a troubled road toward creating an identity for itself. Turner owns rights to a huge co... DR. WHO: The Space Museum
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 03-17-2000)
BBC Video and CBS/FOX Home Entertainment continue their service to American Whovians by adding to their treasure trove of DR. WHO releases with `The Space Museum,` the 15th adventure of our favorite time traveler in the guise of his first face, the entert... Ottman's SUPERMAN
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-15-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION John Ottman's score to SUPERMAN RETURNS, which will be released on June 27th by Rhino Records, merges the bombastic resplendency of late '70s John Williams with the mid 2000's sensibility of John Ottman. Williams' stalwart, swa... SPACE GHOST Villains
by JEFF BOND (Sat 04-27-2002)
Man, I just feel sorry for anybody who didnt grow up during the Sixties like I did. Our parents actually thought Wonder Bread and Twinkies were good for us, we struck a nice balance between playing outside and unhealthy amounts of television-viewing, and... STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 11-29-2001)
Now that Paramount is kicking ass with some great DVD collections like their must-have GODFATHER box set, it is only fitting that one of the studio's most profitable franchisesSTAR TREKshould share the wealth. After eight rather skimpy disc releases of nu... STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE has to be one of the most frustrating near-misses in the history of SF cinema. At one time only dreamt of by the original TV shows fan base, then reviled, ST:TMP actually isnt the grand mess it was once thought to be. Indee... Seikai: Crest of the Stars Novel Vol.#01 - Princess of the Empire
by Jarred Pine (Tue 09-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki MoriokaTranslated by:Sue ShambaughAdapted by:Benjamin ArntzWhat They SayPrincess of the Empire: Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh. They are of human origin, but have been gen... Happy New Year!
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 01-01-2000)
Happy Y2K, Web Browsers!Notice: we did not say `Happy New Millennium.` When you count to ten, you dont start at zero, go to nine, and then start over again at ten; you start at one and go to ten, then start over at eleven. The same holds true when you co... 5 Almost-Great Sci-Fi Films Worth a Second Look
by Joey Campbell (Thu 05-15-2008)
Ask your friend to tell you his favorite science fiction movie and you’ll probably get some combination of Star Trek-Terminator-E.T. We all know the classics, and even the most elitist contrarians among us are hard pressed to downplay the creative v... Ask Not For Whom the Bell Tolls
by John Thonen (Tue 09-12-2000)
`Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.` Well, in this case, it tolls for them. `Them` being the major home media releases this week in the theatrical and direct-to-video categories. Yep, its time for my first (however often I do it) Gong... Is SOLARIS Science Fiction?
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 11-26-2002)
This Wednesday sees the debut of a new science fiction film from one of Hollywood's wunderkind directors, Steven Soderbergh. Or so it would seem. SOLARIS, a remake of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky's little seen but critically acclaimed genre classic,... Robert Picardo takes 'One Small Step' for STAR TREK: VOYAGER
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-14-1999)
Robert Picardo, who plays STAR TREK: VOYAGERs emergency medical hologram, put on his directors hat for a special episode entitled `One Small Step,` which will air on the 17th of November during television ratings sweeps. The show actually deals with a ... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of Freedom (a New Anime Title), Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , Patlabor The Movie and Patlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 09-24-2007)
What They SayExperience the classic anime masterpiece in the highest visual and audio quality ever with this ultimate Blu-ray & DVD Two Disc Set! \"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!\" Acclaimed by anime fans all over ... Space Pirate Mito Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-08-2002)
What They SayHonor thy firepower and mother.
Mito isn\'t just another space pirate, she\'s a three foot tall childlike alien with enough guts to outshine a supernova. She\'s known as the galaxy\'s most dangerous pirate, a wanted criminal who destroys a ... Space Babe Kristen Cloke: Going Above and Beyond Television
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 04-02-2000)
Actress Kristen Cloke has appeared on various television shows, such as MURDER SHE WROTE, DOOGIE HOWSER, SILK STALKINGS, and even QUANTUUM LEAP, but its safe to say that she is most well known to genre fans for her work with her husband, Glen Morgan, one... Sci fi has never won Best Picture
by Mike Whybark (Fri 01-17-2003)
VARIETY takes a look at the longstanding preference of Academy voters to choose non-SF flicks for Best Picture in the Oscars.Passed-over films in the past have included 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, and ot... Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-26-2004)
What They SayThe vast fleet of the Space Sheriff Station attacks the Fata Morgana, the research ship of the space archeological team that perished five years ago that now contains the Noo. However, just as the Solar System fleet before them, the Noo turn ... New Windows Vista To Feature Sounds Courtesy King Crimson's Robert Fripp
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-20-2006)
King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp visited Microsoft's campus recently to record sounds that could be used in the forthcoming version of the company's flagship Windows operating system. A Microsoft website posting (see URL below) shows a dark, 25-minute ... Voices of a Distant Star
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)
What They SayWhen a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race, a young pilot feels called to join the resistance. But the danger of an interstellar battle is not Mikako\'s greatest concern. For she has left behind the one young ma... Madman to Release Captain Herlock (Wed 02-09-2005)
MELBOURNE, Thursday, 10 February 2005 - Tadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of Wastes, until the day he came home to find his father dead and four possessed corpses standing over his body. As they attack Tadashi, the fearless Captain Herlock,...New DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on the way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-22-2002)
Curzon House of Horrors, a new joint venture film company made up of two other established companies youve never heard of, has announced at the Cannes Film Festival its intention to make a new version of Robert Louis Stevensons classic id-gone-wild tale... Moonlight Mile Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-09-2008)
What They SayWHAT DO YOU BET WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE?
To realize his dream of conquering the moon, Goro Saruwatari will bet his all.
His hopes dashed when the Japanese H-3 rocket explodes during a routine test. Goro volunteers to man the dubious... The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)
Creation Conventions eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE... Gunbuster (-)
What They Say\"The fiery hot-blooded friendship hard SF space science courage guts hard work sexy invincible robot epic spectacle!!!!\" - Gainax Network SystemsThe Review!The Press Release says it all � and for once, it�s completely true! Gunbuster wa...EA Announces New Horror Game DEAD SPACE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
EA has announced a new sci-fi/horror game called DEAD SPACE, a new original intellectual property by their Redwood Shores Studio. The game will be a third person horror survival game set for the PS3 and Xbox360 in 2008.
Set in the cold blackness of... Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 01-23-2007)
What They SayToo save the human race from total annihilation, anime\'s famous space pirate returns from retirement to battle a demonic alien force.The Review!\"If you want to become a real man, come aboard my ship...\"
Audio:
We viewed this DVD with both... Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Fallen
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Wed 12-20-2000)
It seems that the Star Trek license owner finally sought help of a soothsayer that managed to lift the curse off the Star Trek computer games, or perhaps they just realized that they had to put some effort into the damn stuff. Whichever way, we now face t... A.I.: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
by JEFF BOND (Thu 03-07-2002)
The central mystery behind Steven Spielbergs A.I.: Artificial Intelligence wont be solved by this new special edition DVD, despite two discs full of material. A.I. began its life as a Brian Aldiss short story (Super Toys Last All Summer Long) and endu... Buy All That's Holy...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-31-2004)
I know that you're as appalled as I am to see Christmas DVDs creeping onto the list while we're still roasting in the summer sun. We can all teach these video labels a lesson by ignoring even the ones we really really want until at least November. C'mon, ... Michael Medved: Ignorant or Deliberately Deceptive?
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
On a special edition of ABC`s television show POLITICALLY INCORRECT, host Bill Maher was discussing the Oscar telecast with a panel of guests including Chris Isaak and Michael Medved. The conservative critic was spewing his usual bile about an alleged Hol... SPACE COWBOYS: Chris Gillman
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-03-2000)
We`ve seen tons of sci-fi films set in outer space, where our brave, spacesuit-clad explorers visit far off places, battle alien beings or even get lost. Each of these shows feature some kind of spacesuit that you know a real astronaut could never actuall... The Vampire... Stuart? Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Sun 03-03-2002)
Stuart Townsend, the actor chosen to follow Tom Cruise (after Interview With THE Vampire) in the role of the vampire Lestat, continues his discussion today about his new film, Queen of the Damned.The film's chief strength is its strong visuals, something ... Music la Melle
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-11-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEComposer Gil Melle, an innovator in mixing electronic and orchestral music, died last Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. For nearly five decades, Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding ... Studio Challenge
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-29-2000)
The Starting Racks: 10/29/2000
Since the launch of the DVD format back in early 1997, a lot of discs have been released. With over 8000 now available, anime makes up a fairly small number of these releases.
So I thrown down the gauntlet to the anime st... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...Multi-Million Dollar Examples of the Cruel Laws of Filmmaking
by John Thonen (Tue 08-22-2000)
Ever watch a film and think to yourself, `Jezz, I could do better than that in my sleep?` Sure you have. Most any fan bothering to read this column has had those thoughts many a time. But the reality is that making a genuinely goodlet alone greatfilm is... Marvel talks "World War Hulk"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-10-2006)
Marvel recently sent out a press release regarding the upcoming World War Hulk mini-even which is scheduled to follow the popular Civil War.The story follows Hulk's angry return to earth after he was duped into exile in the build up to Civil War. Th... HOLLOW MAN, DEATH NERVE, NOSFERATU and AVENGERS.
by John Thonen (Tue 01-02-2001)
Welcome to the second day of 2001: A Space Vidiocy. The new video selections are slim this week, but, with the holidays behind us, better days loom just ahead. Meanwhile, lets take a look at the third misfire in a row from one time genre master, Paul V... John Wayne - Genius
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-29-2007)
In our DVD Shopping List Prize Closet this week we have some terrific classic Hong Kong action titles, courtesy of Dragon Dynasty. Two winners will get both Shanghai Express and Above the Law, and all you have to do to win is send an email which includes ... "Black Christmas"
by Brian Thomas (Sat 12-16-2006)
What do the horror classic Halloween and the holiday classic A Christmas Story have in common? It may seem improbable, but the intersection of the two films is at this chilly 1974 Canadian horror thriller. Black Christmas was made by Bob Clark long be... Remembering Herman Stein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-29-2007)
REMEMBERING HERMAN STEIN Composer Herman Stein died on March 15th in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. Best known for the music he composed as a member of the Universal Studios music department in the 1950s – including working on the scores of The Crea... Williams Still with POTTER; a DUNE Soundtrack (sort of); Marco Beltrami's THE WATCHER.
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 12-10-2000)
Rumor ControlDont worry - recent reports on several websites and newsgroups alleging that John Williams is bowing out of scoring the upcoming big screen version of HARRY POTTER do not appear to be true. As reported on soundtrackmag.com, Williams is stil... Philips Q50 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Philips Q50 Review by Gene Moy SUMMARY Released first in Asia from a Singapore design team around the middle of 2001, followed by a European and US release in around August 2001, the Philips Q50 is the first Philips DVD player to...Cosmo Warrior Zero Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-08-2002)
What They SayA classic legend of honor among warriors by Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Queen Emeraldas, the Harlock Saga). The time of freedom lawlessness in deep space is coming to a close. Men who have given up their souls to become robotic imm... STAR TREK: VOYAGER - SEASON ONE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-05-2004)
And lo, in the year 1966 the Great Bird of the Galaxy begat STAR TREK. And when STAR TREK left the National Broadcasting Network it sought out new followers, converting them from the inhospitable netheregions known as late night reruns. And in this barren... Stardate 0008.04 - The plot thickens
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 08-03-2000)
By all reports, fans had a very exciting time at the Slanted Fedora convention in Philadelphia this weekend, where they had to brave a bomb threat and an influx of young Republicans waiting for the political party convention to start. Armin Shimerman, Ren... FIREBALL XL5
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-26-2003)
When STAR TREK debuted in 1966, the science fiction environment it portrayed seemed like a quantum leap beyond any previous space opera series on television, comparable only to the feature film FORBIDDEN PLANET. But as can be seen in A&E's box set, th... Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayExperience the classic anime masterpiece in the highest visual and audio quality ever with this ultimate Blu-ray & DVD Two Disc Set! \"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!\" Acclaimed by anime fans all over th... Geneshaft Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-25-2003)
What They SayFrom director Kazuki Akane (Escaflowne) - In deep space, the Bilkis is proceeding with its mission to annihilate the Rings and protect humanity. A small Ring has infiltrated the ship and has begun cloning the crew one by one in an attempt to ... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Zone of the Enders Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 02-14-2006)
What They SayBased on a hit video game. The planets are on the brink of war, but the only thing hard-woring, hard-drinking, all-American cargo hauler James Links wants is to reconcile with his estranged family, but when he discovers a fearsome weapon aboa... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... Captain Quirk Part 1
by Eric Moro (Mon 08-27-2001)
On Oct. 3, 2001, the latest series in the ultra-popular STAR TREK franchise, ENTERPRISE, will debut on the UPN with a 13 episode commitment. Chronicling the adventures of his fledgling crew as he ushers mankind out into space for the first time the serie... Cinescape's Top Ten Worst in Comics 2001
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 12-26-2001)
Over all, 2001 will be a year most of us will be glad to put in the past, but for the comic book industry, it wasn't all that bad. Marvel revitalized itself, the other companies churned out some top quality entertainment, and comic book films showed how m... TAMALA 2010 a punk cat in space Premium DVD-Box (Sun 06-29-2003)
What They SayFantasy anime written, produced, and directed by a team called t.o.L who also designed the characters. Tamala is a mysterious cat who embarks on a journey to find the place where she was born. Limited to 2000 copies.The Review!I honestly don?...I See You, Space Cowboy...
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-18-2007)
As a warm-blooded human being who considers herself an anime fan, the gravest sin I've committed is--get ready for this--depriving myself of Cowboy Bebop. Hallelujah I have seen the light and atoned for my error, and it's about damn time. Cowboy Bebop is ... Gamer’s Odyssey
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-12-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where you can look outside and see how pretty it has become but stay inside to play fantastic games. Do not worry... I will not judge you... Unless you are a videogame. Anyways game releases this week have picked up over last... Ship of Ghouls Part One
by Marc Shapiro (Fri 10-25-2002)
Even though the cat is pretty much out of the bag on the nature of the ghostly occupants of GHOST SHIP, director Steve Beck is not going to give an inch."I've been having a whole lot of trouble answering the question of whether the ship is possessed," say... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
WarningSpoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expectand what they would liketo see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... Van Halen to Reunite for Space Rock Mission?
by Randall Larson (Fri 02-03-2006)
Estranged Van Halen co-stars David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar are set to reunite in space, World Entertainment News Network reported last week. The Jump rockers have been invited to be part of extraterrestrial research expert Michael Luckman's hotly-antici... DOCTOR WHO: SPEARHEAD FROM SPACE
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-24-2001)
1970 saw many significant changes in the six-year-old DOCTOR WHO program. For one thing, the show would now be made and broadcast in color, and the season would be shortened by several weeks. The Doctor would be exiled to Earth, which would somewhat balan... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...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... Voices of a Distant Star Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 10-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Shinkai/Mizu SaharaTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:What They SayTo what distance would you go for your one true love? In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young... 2001 MTV Movie Awards Pix
by Sue Schneider (Tue 07-17-2001)
Way back on June 2nd, the 2001 MTV Movie Awards ceremony was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.
Zhang Ziyi (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and RUSH HOUR 2) arrives at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards.
© 2001 Sue Schneider
Among those ... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-30-2005)
What They SayThe year 4699. A young adventurer on a desperate mission sets off to find Captain Ahab and his crew of outlaw whale hunters. Only Ahab can save his home planet from the most horrific beast known throughout the universe: Moby Dick. But firs... Odin Photon Sailor Space Starlight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-01-1999)
What They SayHistory is marked by daring voyages across unexplored oceans. Now another such voyage is about to begin in the year 2099 as the futuristic spacecraft Starlight prepares to venture forth in grand tradition. Equipped with an experimental, gravi... SPACE COWBOYS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-03-2000)
Its high-concept to the max, but that doesnt mean its low-brow in the least. Director-producer-star Clint Eastwoods newest effort, Space Cowboys, takes a basic premise and spins it into a film that is by turns funny, exciting, and heartfelt. Its popu... Thinpak Conversion Continues
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-09-2003)
Earlier this year, we started on a sizeable conversion project of probably about 2000 DVDs after discovering a new type of keepcase that was available called the Thinpak. We did some initial tests which are included in that article about how various title... Wings of Honneamise (HD DVD+DVD Combo)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 10-30-2007)
What They SayExperience the classic anime masterpiece in the highest visual and audio quality ever with this ultimate HD DVD & DVD Two Disc Set! \"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!\" Acclaimed by anime fans all over t... JACK's Back
by Eric Moro (Thu 10-25-2001)
As the Cartoon Network original series SAMURAI JACK continues to set records for the animation-oriented cabler (since its debut in August, all plays averaged together have shown a double-digit rating increase compared to the same time periods last year), ... Kassovitz Leads War before Space Flick
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
Mathieu Kassovitz---the director of Gothika and Babylon A.D---has two high profile projects on the horizon, one set around war and one a big budget flick set on a space station. HR is reporting the director will take on Rebellion (the war flick) and MNP (... Prince of Space/Invasion of the Neptune Men
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-09-2006)
Walter Manley Enterprises was a film importer in the 60's. They'd buy up cheap foreign movies, dub and sometimes re-edit them, and then release them in the US. They imported a lot of sword and sandal pictures like Hercules Vs. the Mo... Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)
Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some... DOCTOR WHO: THE ARK IN SPACE
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-08-2002)
By all rights, "The Ark in Space" should have been a disaster. For one thing, it was the first serial produced by Philip Hinchcliffe and therefore the very first representation of the new direction the DOCTOR WHO series would take. What a nightmare for Hi... STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE - SEASON SIX
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-30-2003)
If you've read my reviews of the earlier seasons of DEEP SPACE NINE then you'll already know I'm what they call a "Niner", that is, a fan of this incarnation of STAR TREK. It's widely considered to be the black sheep of the TREK family mainly because it e...