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Michael Bay to make "2012: The War for Souls"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-16-2007)
According to TMZ.com, Michael Bay has signed on to produce and possibly direct the upcoming adaptation of the sci-fi novel, 2012: The War for Souls. There are next to no details on the book available online, but TMZ had this to say regarding a possible p... Michael Bay's "2012: The War for Souls" gets a plot
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-19-2007)
The Hollywood Reporter ran a story today announcing the new Michael Bay film we told you about last week titled 2012: The War for Souls. HR had a bit of new information to report, including an updated plot synopsis.The film will reportedly center on... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
...elease of 2012: The War for Souls. As the Earth once again approaches the central-Universe ‘equinox’ on its 26,000 year cycle, the unknown alien presence which has shaped mankind’s past is back with a far more sinister intent.
... 
"Spectral Souls"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 10-18-2006)
Furthering the debate about what system is better, the PSP or the Nintendo DS, it seems that the Nintendo DS continues to pull away from PSP. There are many reasons for this, and one of the main reasons involves the load times. I believe the Nintendo Pres... Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co... More Sellouts: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
According to a press release, two more titles have sold out their initial printings: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath.Civil War: Battle Damage Report is a closing look at Civil War through classified S.H.I.E.... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... B.P.R.D.: THE GARDEN OF SOULS #5
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 07-20-2007)
This final issue of the most recent B.P.R.D. miniseries, Garden of Souls, showcases Abe Sapien’s more rough-and-tumble side, as well as clueing him in to the insidious plot connected with his very origin. After preserving him in a water coffin ... Inu Yasha Vol. #09
by Luis Cruz (Wed 10-22-2003)
What They SayBelieving Inuyasha responsible for the death of her kin, Sango, the Demon Slayer, launches an attack against Inuyasha and the others. Eventually convinced of Naraku?s duplicity, Sango returns to the Village of the Slayer for healing, her inju... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)
With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 06-10-2003)
In 793AD the Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, killing the monks and nuns, destroying one of Northern Europe's great centers of learning, and carrying off every precious object they could pry from the cold, dead hands of th... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Marvel's weekly WAR MACHINE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-12-2001)
The Marvel MAX line breaks new ground this month, and not just with adult content and added violence. Chuck Austen's series, U.S. WAR MACHINE - one of three titles launching the MAX line - is a weekly black and white format comic book priced at only $1.50... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Ryan Rosal (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!With the release of the Record of Lodoss War 2-DVD box set, CPM brings to anime DVD fans the ENTIRE 13-episode OAV series of one of the best swords-and-magic storyline in both a compact format and much more affordable price range. For those of ... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
Comic book fans accept delays as part of our gratifying, yet sometimes frustrating, hobby. After living with missed ship dates more than a few times, we roll with the punches and keep buying. I read enough small press titles that only come out once a ye... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes. Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-17-2000)
What They SayDisc A
Enter a world where dark knights battle beneath skies lit by dragon’s flame. Travel to a land where evil magicians make pacts with forgotten entities in exchange for forbidden powers. Return to the accursed island, Lodoss.
Five ... U.S. WAR MACHINE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 09-12-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... Some Hard Truths to Face
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-12-2007)
The Sword of Truth series debuted in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule and has been chugging on ever since. Translated into 20 foreign languages with 10 million copies in print, Terry Goodkind’s leviathan of an epic clocks in at over 7700 pages an... It's ALL SOULS DAY on January 17th
by News Editor (Fri 01-13-2006)
On January 17, 2006 Anchor Bay Entertainment will release ALL SOULS DAY: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS on DVD. The story centers on a group of hard-partying students from the OC who are stranded in the remote Mexican village of Santa Bonita where a nightmare has lie... WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 04-04-2002)
Surprising his brothers entire family, Uncle Richard, a known hemp connoisseur and self-professed anti-war activist, gave Image Entertainments WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA the rare grade of bitchn during the Parker familys regular Monday movi... DRAGONLANCE: DRAGONS OF A VANISHED MOON
by James T. Voelpel (Mon 07-22-2002)
DRAGONLANCE, a name in fantasy that represents over 100 novels, supplements and adventure modules, began way back in 1985 with DRAGONS OF AUTUMN TWILIGHT. Authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman have sold millions of copies of their DRAGONLANCE series, ... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... 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... Barefoot Gen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura KeijiTranslated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayBarefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and it's aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy gro... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 09-27-2004)
September was an absolutely hectic month for computer games. And, it's not even over yet! One can safely say that it's been the busiest month for gaming this year. You could also say that one only needs to take a quick glance at the November relea... H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
A lot of controversy has accompanied Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS. Though the project has been in the works for some years, it arrives on DVD under the shadow of Steven Spielberg's hundred million plus theatrical feature... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... "Civil War: The Initiative"
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 03-17-2007)
Civil War: The Initiative sets up the next four months of stories within the Marvel Universe. The war has ended, Tony Stark has taken over as director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the 50-state initiative has begun. But, a few loose ends remain.&nbs... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... CASSHERN
by Tim Janson (Tue 10-23-2007)
Casshern is based on a 1970’s Japanese Anime series Shinzo Ningen Kyashan (translated as "Neo-Human Casshern". This is a futuristic film set in the shadow of The Fifty Year War between Europa and the Eastern Federation (basically Asia... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... 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... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayNietzsche Lives, for God is Dead. Political tensions reach the boiling point as the first shots of world conflict are fired. The streets are filled with panic as Ko... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... "God Of War 2"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
Welcome back to the God of War. We left with Kratos being at the top of the world in more ways than one. Those who have not completed the original game please and do not wish to know what happened cover your eyes now and I will inform you when you can ... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Book Buzz: Diablo Day
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-30-2008)
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2012: The War for Souls, Whitley Strieber (Tor)
New in Audiobook:
Great Science Fiction Stories: The Days Between, Allen M. Steele (Audiotext Unabridged)
The Lost Chronicles Vol. 2: D... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayOde to Emptiness... The clouds of war are growing thicker. As the second Middle Eastern war drives the world economy toward another crisis, Japan invades Indonesia ... Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-02-2004)
I am just about sick to death of games set during World War II. It was nice about 4 years ago, when it was still an untapped time period, but today, you can't swing a German Sheppard in a software store without knocking over dozens of expansions for T... 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... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 04-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Soojung Christine HanAdapted by:What They SayThe Brand of Auschwitz. The ramifications of Korea's war against Japan are felt closer to home as Korean citizens living in Japan are branded as "outsiders.... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...ATOMIC WAR BRIDE / THIS IS NOT A TEST
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 07-28-2002)
Fans of THE ATOMIC CAF should flip their lids at this delightful time capsule from Something Weird Video highlighting the golden days of nuclear holocaust paranoia. Chock full of extras and two features, it will leave you with flash burns and residual ra... VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...Gundam SEED Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 08-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Iwase MasatsuguTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayDevastated by the cruel realities of war, Flay, Athrun, and Mirialla grieve, believing that Kira and Tolle are dead. Even as they mourn and question themselves, the... THE AVENGERS: THE KREE-SKRULL WAR
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-01-2000)
The Avengers: The Kree-Skrull War collects in trade paperback a story that for many represents one of those key moments in the Marvel Universe that continuity hinges around. Examples are the creation of the Fantastic Four (the official beginning of curren... Eden's Bowy Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-28-2004)
What They SayIn the end, the prey must turn and face his hunter. And the end is now. Yorn and Spike are locked in a final showdown. Yulgaha bombs Yanuess, crippling the floating city and sending it on a collision course with...Yulgaha! An energy core rupt... PAUL JENKINS CIVIL WARS & SIDEKICKS
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Tue 09-26-2006)
I first met Paul Jenkins several years ago when he was getting ready to begin his run on Top Cow's Witchblade. We hung out, talked comic books, and I learned how he had a penchant to root for the underdog. Since then, we've kept in touch, and I've follo... Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... CIVIL WAR: FRONTLINE
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-09-2006)
CIVIL WAR: FRONTLINE launches this week as a companion series to Marvel's CIVIL WAR miniseries. It purports to show the stories in the background of the seven-month event. In this issue, it presents two stories. The first follows reporters Ben Urich an... Appleseed Vol.#01 - The Promethean Challenge
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 03-17-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]Adapted by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]What They SayWorld War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briare... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
Drew Bowling kicks of his Tides of Fate trilogy with the hardback release of The Tower of Shadows, Don Bassingthwaite concludes The Dragon Below series with The Killing Song, and Sergei Lukyanenko’s wildly popular The Night Watch returns from it... Basilisk Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Wed 09-26-2007)
What They SayTheir passion will be their undoing!
The passions of the past quickly reignite as one scroll seeks to undo two powerful tribes. Death is on the wind, and the storm continues unabated.
The Iga set out to rewrite the rules of deceit, made pos... Zuda and the Future of Web Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-11-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape calamity! All you aspiring creators raise your hopes and put the coffee on, because DC Comics will open the golden gates to comic book professionalism in October. On Monday, The New Y... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... CIVIL WAR #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 05-05-2006)
Marvel has hyped CIVIL WAR for months as the culmination of its crossover events from the past couple of years -- namely, AVENGERS: DISSASSEMBLED, HOUSE OF M, and DECIMATION. And, while those events were received with varying levels of enthusiasm, they we... "Gears Of War"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 12-31-2006)
The game of Gears of War was a media event this year, winning awards left and right. It was the top selling game for the X-Box 360 for its price points (Darn you Burger King games), and was one of the must have games not only for the holidays, but the ... Marvel delays "Civil War #6"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-01-2006)
According to Newsarama, Marvel Comics will delay the release of Civil War #6 until January 3rd, two weeks later than the previously announced date.According to Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada,“The decision to delay Civil War #6 was both a strateg... "Civil War" #6
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 01-09-2007)
This sixth and second-to-last issue of Marvel’s uber-event, Civil War, hits several expected plot points, whitewashes a few problems, and presents a couple of notably out-of-character moments. Spider-Man dons the old costume. We lear... WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-04-2007)
I admit to having not played Warhammer in over ten years, so I claim little familiarity with its larger universe. Boom! Studios acquired the license for the game a while back and has released a several miniseries. This first issue of Forge of Wa... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Jason Landry (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Well, it's finally here. After a long wait, Image Entertainment has finally decided to drop this little baby into our hands. Unfortunately the end product would seem to be a bit disappointing.
Record of Lodoss war is another one of my top ten... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... War Rock
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 10-15-2006)
A lot can be said for a company that will allow you to play their games for free, and the K2 Network allows you to do just that. With War Rock they allow you to dip your feet, or even jump all in for free, or with a paid subscription. It is a growing tren... Civil War
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-16-2006)
I realize I already reviewed the first issues of both CIVIL WAR and its companion series, FRONTLINE. But, I couldn't ignore this issue. By now, the Internet has cracked in half with the news about the final two pages of this second issue of Marvel's CIV... ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: WAR
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 01-04-2000)
Machiko Noguchi, the only human ever to become a Blooded Hunter in the Predator clan, has been traversing the universe with the clan for over a year. Although blooded by the fallen leader Broken Tusk, she is still considered an outsider: human, small, and... Anime on DVD: Record of Lodoss War (-)
The Age of Gods was closing. Eternity had come to an end. The heavens shook as the armies of Falis, God of Light clashed with those of Falaris, God of Darkness. In the unceasing battle which followed, the earth wept... The seas boiled... At last, only ...Aniston eyes female war photographer's story
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-15-2004)
Now that her day job as one of NBC's FRIENDS is complete, actress Jennifer Aniston is setting her mind towards her feature film career. Aniston's production company, Plan B, is developing a project based on the life of war photographer Dickey Chapelle as ... A war between FOUR and the WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-16-2004)
It's become a battle between the blockbusters for bragging rights to the Fourth of July long weekend for next year. 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR, which had staked out a July 1, 2005 opening and made it known months ago, now suddenly faces competition... WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 12-19-2005)
No one could have believed that in the first years of the 21st century that a serious big budget alien invasion film from one of cinema's foremost craftsmen was being watched by intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, who quickly, carelessly and with ... "Punisher War Journal: Volume 1"
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 03-03-2007)
This fourth issue of Marvel’s Punisher: War Journal takes place post-Civil War, but as a kind of interlude between that event and the coming issues of the series. Though the first few issues crossed into Civil War, they also introduced sev... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Apocalypse Meow (aka: Cat Shit One) Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Tue 07-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Motofumi KobayashiTranslated by:Jeffery and Masako LillyAdapted by:What They SayInside the jungles of Vietnam, a courageous Special Ops. Unit is fighting the most infamous war of decades past?the Vietnam War. This bold account... Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio... "World War Z"
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-09-2006)
Most of our classic movie monsters were drawn from some literary touchstone. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein pretty much created both the horror and science fiction genres as soon as it was published. Dracula is the undisputed king of vampire novels... Aquarian Age - Juvenile Orion Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin Sakurako (Concept: BROCCOLI/Nakai Marekatsu)Translated by:Rei HagiharaAdapted by:What They SayAfter coming to terms with the dark side of the dark side of both their pasts, Mana and Tsukasa decide to move forward. T... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
Another Trip to the Buffet
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro... CIVIL WAR: FRONTLINE
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 08-11-2006)
The intrigue deepens in CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE, as reporters Ben Urich and Sally Floyd both find themselves knee-deep in the ramifications of the civil war between the Marvel heroes. After meeting a very unhappy Green Goblin in an alley and hearing a lita... A second WAR OF THE WORLDS is coming this December
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)
While much of the attention focused on a film adaptation of H.G. Wells' THE WAR OF THE WORLDS has been concentrated this week on the unveiling of the Paramount Pictures teaser trailer (slated for tomorrow), the indie film production company Pendragon Pict... Inon Zur Scores WARHAMMER 40,000: DAWN OF WAR
by Randall Larson (Thu 09-01-2005)
Inon Zur, an internationally acclaimed music composer for film, television and videogames, provides the original musical score for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War Winter Assault, the expansion pack to THQ Inc. and Relic Entertainment's real-time strategy ... Mania's Top Maniacal Rumors: Let's Talk War Machines and Wonder Woman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)
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 jarrod... God of War 2
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 02-09-2007)
Plot:
God of War saw Kratos, A mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journey did not end there, in God of War 2, Kratos sits atop of his Olympus throne as the new God of War, and far more ruthless than Ares ever was. To end... PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL #17
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
In Matt Fraction’s in-continuity Punisher: War Journal, Frank Castle operates in the Marvel Universe proper. But, he doesn’t work alone. In the series’s first issue, Castle recruited escaped criminal inventor Stuart Clarke to s... U.S. WAR MACHINE #12
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-09-2001)
Does anyone else feel a bit out of sorts after finishing U.S. WAR MACHINE? Of all three original MAX titles, this was the one I was most looking forward to, and for a variety of reasons. It would attempt to deliver a high-quality comic on a weekly basis; ... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Sean Connolly (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Lodoss, 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 f... H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-24-2005)
Representatives of Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS have claimed that agents of Paramount Pictures, distributors of Steven Spielberg's 100 million dollar plus theatrical version, have engaged in an unfair campaign against th... Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 01-03-2002)
Avatar Press will publish Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS, a three-issue mini-series written by Grant with art by Phil Xavier. Described as "a bloody, bitter mix of crime and horror," the project will debut in March."Grant's efforts in both mainstream and ind... "Civil War: The Confession"
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 03-23-2007)
Civil War: The Confession offers the reader an intimate look into Tony Stark’s motivations behind fighting for the Superhuman Registration Act, nearly sparking war with Atlantis through Norman Osborn, and assuming the directorship of S.H.I.E.L.D.... Gears of War Additional Maps
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-19-2007)
Gears of War is still going strong as one of the best games on the Xbox 360. The developers have not been sitting on their laurels though instead they have actively continued creating many additions. Of course there was the Gears of War Golf game created ... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Gord Of War
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-10-2007)
Welcome to the Countdown, where a year passes and the writer gets a plus one to his age bonus. This week most new games were delayed from being put out shelves all because of a game that turned into a juggernaut. For those who are unable to guess which... Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Tue 10-12-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Mizuno & Yochihiko OchiTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThis is the basis for the hit Record of Lodoss War anime OVA! The heroes of Lodoss Island continue their quest to free the land f... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri... WAR STORY: JOHANN'S TIGER
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 10-16-2001)
Man, this Garth Ennis guy gets around, doesn't he? Are all these titles from PUNISHER to JUST A PILGRIM to WAR STORY really the work of one man, or have the comic book publishers pooled their resources and contracted Lex Luthor to make a series of Ennis d... New WARHAMMER PC game announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-10-2003)
Today video game distributor THQ announced a follow-up to its recently released WARHAMMER 40K: FIRE WARRIOR console game to be developed by the company behind HOMEWORLD. Relic Entertainment is working on WARHAMMER 40,000: DAWN OF WAR for the PC. The game ... "Medieval 2: Total War"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 02-13-2007)
The Total War series has always been about bringing strategy to the next level. In each of their fantastic games this is achieved, since they force you to think on your feet rather than with giant teams. This game, like the others, inspires you to use ... Punisher: War Zone
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Release Date: December 5, 2008.Studio: Lionsgate Director: Lexi Alexander Screenwriter: Matt Holloway, Art Marcum, Nick Santora, Kurt Sutter, Lexi Alexander Cast: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson, Colin Salmon, Wayne Knight, Dash Mihok, J... FOX interested in profiting from war
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)
Screenwriter John August (CHARLIE'S ANGELS) and PRINCE OF PERSIA video game creator Jordan Mechner are working on an untitled action series for Fox Television. The duo's concept involves two men who own their own company that is a military contractor. Whe... Barker brings TORTURED SOULS to screen
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-08-2003)
Clive Barker is getting the opportunity to envision the TORTURED SOULS movie for us. The horror novelist, whose last film directed was 1995's LORD OF ILLUSIONS, will helm the movie based on the horrific action figure line he created.The movie is set up at... CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: TIDES OF WAR out for Xbox
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)
Activision has announced that their new Xbox video game, RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: TIDES OF WAR, is out at retail stores nationwide.The game, originally available for the PC and PS2, has been expanded for its Xbox debut. New monsters, weapons and ite... TITANIC's Leo outsources war
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)
Leonardo DiCaprio will star in and produce an untitled action thriller about mercenaries for hire, and their employment by corporations and governments for war. Writer Scott Burns has been hired to pen the screenplay for the new project which isn't set up... MAN OF WAR Shoot Locale
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-17-2001)
Most of Bruce Willis' time on the MAN OF WAR project will be spent in Hawaii.The Revolution Studios project will shoot in the 50th state on the island of Oahu from March through mid-June.The film, which also stars Monica Belluci, tells the story of a Spec... War Games Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Tue 02-05-2002)
In part one of CINESCAPE's discussion with Josh Hartnett and Tom Sizemore, the duo talked about their new war drama, BLACK HAWK DOWN. The film, which is based on the 1993 true story of U.S. soldiers who found themselves trapped in Somalia when two of thei... Action Scene from WAR Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
If you like high octane action films and want to see a chase scene between Jet Li and Jason Statham going at it, you can now watch it online. MTV has posted a video clip of the two doing battle in one scene of the upcoming WAR movie. To see the action sce... Maguire Heads to War in BROTHERS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)
Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal are set to star in the war drama remake BROTHERS for Relativity Media, the same production company behind the recent remake 3:10 to Yuma. Director Jim Sheridan will be adapting this from the previous Danish-based fil... Amanda Peet Opposite Cusack in 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
Director Roland Emmerich has a new leading lady to headline his next apocalyptic adventure 2012, reports HR. Amanda Peet will be joining John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover and Oliver Platt. Emmerich wrote the script with his 10,0... Filleted Souls
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 10-20-2001)
Just about every cool horror movie villain has had their toy day over the past couple of years, with Todd McFarlane's company setting the bar quite high with their Michael Myers, Jason, Leatherface and Ash (of EVIL DEAD) figures in the Movie Maniacs serie... WAR Poster Strikes
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)
A one sheet poster of the upcoming movie WAR has appeared online (pictured on the left). The movie is being touted as an highly intense action film by distributors Lionsgate films.
What's the story for WAR?
An infamous assassin, named Rogue (Jet Li), se... "Medieval II: Total War" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 12-02-2006)
Mania is happy to announce it's latest contest, a giveaway for the PC game Medieval II: Total War.Medieval II: Total War drives the Total War franchise to a new level by completely upgrading the game’s battlefield rendering system, eliminating the c... God of War
by Development Heck (Wed 07-27-2005)
Genre:Fantasy/Action.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:n/a.Project Phase:Development.Who's In It:n/a.Who's Making It:Charles Roven, Alex Gartner (Producers).Premise:Set in ancient Greece and centers on the battles of the warrior Kratos, who tac... Steve Jablonsky Goes from The Island to D-War
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-28-2006)
Steve Jablonsky has been commissioned to compose the original score for the action film D-WAR, directed by Korean filmmaker Hyung-rae Shim (2001 Yonggary). Produced by LA-based YGA Entertainment and starring Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster and E... Soundtrack of Souls
by Randall Larson (Fri 10-27-2006)
Herk Harvey’s macabre 1962 masterpiece gained a cult following through late night television. Made by industrial filmmakers on a modest budget, CARNIVAL OF SOULS was intended to have the “look of a Bergman” and “feel of a Cocteau,... It's WAR at the Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 07-04-2005)
WAR OF THE WORLDS easily took the number one spot at the box office this holiday weekend. The Steven Spielberg directed film has sold $101.7 million worth of tickets in the past five days.WORLDS beat BATMAN BEGINS first five days earnings of $72.9 millio... Horus Heresy, McKenna, Asher, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-10-2006)
Neal Asher releases the newest Polity novel, McKenna continues the Aldabreshin Compass series, and Black Library author Ben Counter takes over the reins of the newest Horus Heresy installment this week. Happy Tuesday everyone! A handful of fantasy sagas a... The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... Le Journal d'Anne Frank (The Diary Of Anne Frank) (Sat 01-11-2003)
What They SayAmsterdam, June 12 1942. Anne celebrates her 13th birthday and begins her diary, which she calls �Kitty�. Hiding for two years from the German threat, the young girl writes about her idealistic views on the world, her ambitions, her fears...XXXHolic Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 02-22-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:ClampTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayKimihiro Watanuki is the indentured servant of Yuko, the beautiful but completely unpredictable Space-Time Witch. He must work at her bizarre wish-granting shop until... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... Manga Review: Nambul - War Stories (Sun 04-17-2005)
Mike Dungan\'s checking out a title that CPM currently has on hold for future volumes, though we are hearing things will be resolicited at a later date, with the January 2005 release of Nambul: War Stories Vol. #3.