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by Karl Schneider (Mon 09-04-2006)
...ming film 28 WEEKS LATER.Perrineau will play an upbeat American Special Forces pilot who documents and leads to safety the families returning to London after the viral outbreak. August 24, 2006 - Jeremy Renner has signed on to play a lead role in the ... 28 Weeks Later…
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-11-2007)
...esthetic. 28 Weeks Later achieves the same atmosphere with a bigger budget and often more striking imagery. Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Intacto) gives us the requisite jack-in-the-box scares and bloody shocks along with the same sort of heavy soc... 28 WEEKS LATER Arrives on DVD the 9th
by Associate News Editor (Wed 10-03-2007)
On October 9th, 20th Century Fox Home Video will release 28 WEEKS LATER on DVD. The sequel to Danny Boyle's 28 DAYS LATER, picks up six months after the rage virus has annihilated the Mainland Britain. The U.S. Army declares that the war against inf... 
"28 Weeks Later" International Trailer Online!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-06-2007)
A full international trailer for the upcoming film, 28 Weeks Later, is now online.You can find it here.The film is set six months after the rage virus has annihilated the British Isles, the US Army declares that the war against infection has been won, and... "28 Weeks Later" Trailer now Online
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-27-2007)
Thanks to Apple.com, the newest trailer for Fox Atomic's upcoming horror film, 28 Weeks Later, is now online. You can find it here.The film is set six months after the rage virus has annihilated the British Isles, the US Army declares that the war a... Jeremy Renner joins 28 WEEKS LATER
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-24-2006)
According to Variety, Jeremy Renner has signed on to play a lead role in the upcoming Fox Atomic film 28 WEEKS LATER. The film is the sequel to the zombie thriller 28 DAYS LATER.In the film, the story will pick up six months after the end of the first fi... 28 WEEKS LATER starting to form at Fox
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-21-2004)
...is titled 28 WEEKS LATER.Director Boyle is not expected to helm the sequel but it's likely that both he and producer Andrew Macdonald will take on some sort of producing role in the second movie.28 DAYS LATER, made for around $10 million, was a commerc... Update: Director Rumor Debunked for 28 MONTHS LATER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
...back when 28 Weeks Later hit theaters that he could return behind the camera for the third film.
Original: It's amazing what you'll hear at various film festivals around the world. Sometimes those whispers you hear from insiders may even end ... Harold Perrineau joins 28 WEEKS LATER
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-31-2006)
Harold Perrineau, known best from ABC's LOST, has signed on to play a role in the upcoming film 28 WEEKS LATER.Perrineau will play an upbeat American Special Forces pilot who documents and leads to safety the families returning to London after the viral o... Producer Clarifies on Williams' 28 MONTHS LATER Rumor
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-15-2008)
...Later and 28 Weeks Later. The pitch never panned out and was eventually scrapped by the producers.
Macdonald went on to tell Fangoria that creator and executive producer Danny Boyle has a concept planned for 28 Months Later but it's still in the ear... Danny Boyle Confirms Interest in 28 MONTHS LATER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 11-11-2008)
Series creator Danny Boyle had to bow out of directing 28 Weeks Later due to a very schedule at that time but when the second installment was hitting theaters, the co-writer and director of the first film mentioned briefly that he would be interested in c... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... Goodies
by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
...is ‘28 Weeks Later’. The follow up to Danny Boyle’s highly successful ‘28 Days Later’ was a disappointment when it came to scares and character development. The film started off great with Robert Carlyle’s ... "28 Days Later: The Aftermath" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sun 04-15-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a giveaway of the Steve Niles graphic Novel, 28 Days Later: The Aftermath.28 Days Later: The Aftermath features four original, inter-connected stories all written by Steve, with art by Dennis Calero, Diego Ol... Top Maniacal Rumors: Alexander Punished, He-Man's Dead and Avenger's Hulk
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)
...to before 28 Weeks Later was out of theaters. The latest news suggests that Danny is still on board and he has a concept in mind.
Source: Fangoria
Mania Verdict: TRUE---It seems logical that Danny would want to come back to the director’s chair... Killer virus movie invades theaters two weeks early
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-28-2003)
Fox Searchlight Pictures is giving horror fans a chance to see 28 DAYS LATER two weeks earlier than the film's official release date. The studio plans on showing the film in 28 cities on Friday, June 13 -- just for one night only -- before releasing the ... 28 DAYS LATER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-27-2003)
28 DAYS LATER is a gift for horror fans even those of us who've found a lot to enjoy lately who have hoped for awhile now that the genre could yield up something that takes itself seriously while maintaining a high quotient of scares and gore. This is p... 28 DAYS LATER writer sells some sci-fi SUNSHINE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-05-2004)
Screenwriter/novelist Alex Garland has sold a spec script titled SUNSHINE to Fox Searchlight, the same company that picked up American distribution of his last project, 28 DAYS LATER. English film production company DNA Films will produce the film and Gar... SPIDER-MAN 3 Actual Numbers
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-08-2007)
... (such as 28 Weeks Later) but nothing which can go against such a massively released tent pole movie like Spider-Man 3.
As I said, more “Special” Box Office Reports will be coming out in the future to account for weekly Summer News... 'Spider-Man 3' still strong overseas
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-14-2007)
...lease of "28 Weeks Later," with $4.7 million at 800 in 11 markets.
More... Spider-Man 3 Tops Box Office (Sun 05-13-2007)
...runner-up 28 Weeks Later on Friday, Spider-Man 3 is on course to become the third comic-book film of 2007 to top the box office for two consecutive weeks, following Ghost Rider and 300.Fresnadillo To Thrill WEDNESDAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) has been tapped to direct the chase thriller, WEDNESDAY for Dreamworks and producer Nina Jacobson. This will be Jacobson's first production project since she left her presidential job at Disney. The thriller is sch... 28 DAYS LATER gets an extra ending
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-23-2003)
On Friday July 25, Fox Searchlight is adding the original, darker ending to its hit horror film 28 DAYS LATER. After the film's credits have finished rolling, the words "What if..." will appear on the screen followed by the alternate ending."The alternate... Tetsujin 28 Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-31-2005)
What They SayThe journey begins when Professor Kaneda creates the ultimate soldier robot, Tetsujin, as a substitute for his son, Shotaro, whom he mistakenly believed died in a bomb raid on Tokyo during World War II. To prevent the army from using Tetsujin... Six minutes, 28 DAYS LATER...
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-30-2003)
Can you survive six minutes of attacking undead from Danny Boyle's 28 DAYS LATER? If so, Apple's trailer website has got a preview for you. The website has the first six minutes from the zombie movie ready for download, as well as the film's first trail... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Getting close to 28 DAYS LATER, we finally get a BATMAN villain
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-11-2003)
According to today's Variety, 28 DAYS LATER star Cillian Murphy has been cast in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN film as an unspecified villain. As you may recall, last month we were told by a source that another actor from 28 DAYS LATER, namely Christopher Ec... Disturbia wins but not by much
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
Did you think Disturbia winning 1st place last week with only 13 mil in receipts was something hardly worth talking about? Well, it’s worse this week. The winner, Disturbia, doesn’t even in pull in 10 mil. Yep, you heard me. In a box office... Top 20 Famous Fantasy/Sci Fi Faces With Unfamous Names
by Rich Kuras (Mon 10-20-2008)
...trix, Oz, 28 Weeks Later
He may have a surprised and constipated look on his face, but he also has an excellent survival rate in his appearances.
8. Ray Park
Notable Work: G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 2
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-14-2000)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (as Jason and the Argonauts was titled during pre-production) was not produced in a cinematic vacuum. The `Dynamtion` team had competition on several other fronts. The most obvious inspiration was Edward Small`s pastiche of Th... Rage away at 28 DAYS LATER
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-24-2003)
Yahoo! Movies has a look at the virus responsible for destroying the world. Actually, it's a preview of Danny Boyle's horror film 28 DAYS LATER focusing on the deadly virus dubbed Rage, the culprit that turns all it infects into homicidal maniacs. Previou... 28 DAYS Details
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-05-2001)
As previously reported, Danny Boyle's current film project is the post-apolcalyptic thriller 28 DAYS LATER. Now, some brief details have surfaced on how the film will depict some of the story's grisly events.While talking to Fangoria, Boyle revealed that ... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... It Landed in London!
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-03-2007)
...elease of 28 Weeks Later – which may or may not end up suffering from 'unwantedsequelitis' – the original non-zombie zombie movie from Danny Boyle still shines. A double disc special edition is offered here replete with oodles of stuff, as ... Mania Talks with SUNSHINE Director Danny Boyle
by Sonya Alexander (Sat 07-21-2007)
...onald, of 28 Weeks Later and Last King of Scotland fame. Boyle wanted to make something that was entirely believable, while at the same time fantastic. He was able to tell us recently how Sunshine came to be.
Mania: Can you talk... Tetsujin 28 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-28-2006)
What They SayThe journey begins with a rumor that a small robot is responsible for the arson of a treasured Kyoto temple. Meanwhile, people involved with a clandestine artificial human project called Robby are murdered one by one, and somehow Professor Sh... Sci Fi Friday
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-13-2006)
I'm of two minds this week, so the column will reflect that state with an abrupt change in subject halfway down. As you might have noticed from the title, SFC's Friday night line-up is the subject of this week's words and it's going to focus first on the... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... WOLVERINE #28
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)
By reviewing Marvel's 28th issue of WOLVERINE, I likely open myself to weeks of gay jokes by my partner in crime and colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown (you know, the guy that does the listings everyone skips to?). However, given the avalanche of... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... Tenjho Tenge Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SayShin Natsume is Maya\'s older brother and leader of the motorcycle gang, Katana. However, there is someone taking out their members. Bunshichi and Mitsuomi seek out the culprit and are surprised with what they find. In the end Bunshichi will ... Splitting Infinitives Almost Twenty Years Later
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to say it was ENTERTINMENT TONIGHT that broke the news to meit was a short segment as I recall. Simply put, the following week, a sequel to STAR TREK would hit the airwaves. I was nine and had been a fan of t... DC Comics' THE AUTHORITY Plans
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-11-2001)
DC Comics has announced its revamped plans for THE AUTHORITY following the attacks of Sept. 11.THE AUTHORITY #27-29, which have been announced as being delayed, are now rescheduled, with each issue expected to reach comic-book stores six weeks later than ... Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-23-2006)
Release Date: January 25, 2008
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Slyvester Stallone
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Jake La Botz, Tim Kang, Paul SchulzeGenre: Action, Adv... Dragonball Z TV #28: Frieza: Fall of a Tyrant (Wed 12-24-2003)
What They Say\"The Last Wish\" - While a newly enraged Goku resumes his onslaught against the evil Frieza, Dende races to make the final wish of King Kai\'s plan. But Frieza has his own wish in mind, and he too speeds toward the dragon! \"Duel on a Vanish...Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
OPINION: Yes, you read it correctly: Tony's Ten Best Comics of 2003. Hate me if you must, but after forcing all of you to come up with a Top Five Best and Worst Comics, I realized that it's an almost impossible task. I also got several e-mails asking "Wha... ENCHANTED Dances into Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-25-2007)
The holiday weekend played out exactly as expected for the most part with Disney’s Enchanted weaving its magical fairytale straight into 1st place above the rest of the pack. It was a weekend for the family as this box office report will point, spel... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
The New Year looms on the horizon yet again, and I find myself lacking inspiration for a column in between the twin drinking binges of Christmas and New Year's Eve. As such, you'll have to make due with my ramblings about the state of the comic industry i... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ... Smallville: Hi-Res "Fragile" & Later Season 5 Trailer Caps (Tue 04-11-2006)
KryptonSite has posted screen captures from the WB's latest Smallville trailer, including clips from this week's "Fragile" and episodes coming later in the season. Spoiler Warning.NARUTO Volume 28
by Adrianne Hess (Tue 03-04-2008)
After a two-year absence training under Jiraiya, Naruto returns to Konoha Village stronger and ready to search for his former comrade, Sasuke. For now, he reunites with Sakura, Kakashi and some of his old friends in the village. Naruto lea... Village, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)
Genre:Thriller/Supernatural.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Blinding Edge Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Joaquin Phoenix (Lucius Hunt); Bryce Dallas Howard (Ivy Walker); William Hurt; Sigourney Weaver (Alice Hunt); Adrien Bro... Spider-Man 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Action/Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/"Spider-Man"); Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson); Alfred Molina (Dr. Otto Octavius/"Doc... Early DVD Review: Tetsujin 28 (Tue 02-07-2006)
Taking an early peek into one of next week\'s releases, we\'ve got a look at the 02/14/2006 release of Tetsujin 28 Vol. #3 (of 6) from Geneon Entertainment.Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Oh dear GOD this line is long. We finally made it inside O_o..... we'd given up hope. So here we are tired (Rei faaar more than me - he was in the AMV line this morning) and hungry and seriously lacking caffeiene. Here's the Q&am... Box Office: Bond's SOLACE Makes for Best 007 Opening
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 11-16-2008)
Two years ago, Daniel Craig became the new Bond when Casino Royale rolled into theaters with a debut of $40.8 million. With his second effort two years later, MGM has nearly doubled that mark with Quantum of Solace by grabbing the best Bond openin... GRABBED BY THE GHOULIES
by Troy Roberts (Tue 09-30-2003)
When Microsoft purchased video game studio Rare Ltd. last year, Xbox owners rejoiced. Rare had done so much for Nintendo and finally Microsoft supporters were going to get a taste of their Rare's goodness. And with Rare gearing up for the release of their... Logan's Run: Short Run Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-25-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSA perhaps forgotten short-lived TV series from 1977 has been mined as this months Silver Age Classic from FSM. A thoroughly satisfying compilation of all the original music written for the 14-episode TV series, LOGANS RUN (FSM... Brothers Grimm, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Adventure.Studio:MGM/Dimension Films.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Matt Damon (Jacob Grimm); Heath Ledger (Wilhelm Grimm); Jonathan Pryce (Delatombe); Peter Stormare; Monica Bellucci; Lena Heady.Who's M... Fantasy Films Sweep Oscar Music Nominations
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-27-2002)
This Week's RecommendationThe evocative
John Ottman's EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS soundtrack CD
© 2002 Warner Bros.
and blood-drenched, richly dynamic scores of England's Hammer Film Studios come together in a new compilation of some of the century's... Rare Morricone, Nicolai among this week's releases from Digitmovies
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-25-2006)
Italy's Digitmovies label announces April's trio of rare Italian soundtracks, released tomorrow, April 26th: COSA AVETE FATTO A SOLANGE (aka "What have you done to Solange?"), a persuasive score by Ennio Morricone for Massimo Dallamano's 1972 giallo, cont... Planetes Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Mon 02-06-2006)
What They Say2075. Space has been invaded by debris of all kinds: broken down satellites, parts lost by spaceships or space stations. They all pose a potential threat to the spaceships travelling through space. To collect them, teams or space debris sa... Music la Melle, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-18-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEFor nearly five decades, Gil Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding saxophonist, composer, and also noted as a painter. In the world of film and television, his work has been extraordinarily notable if not t... Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS A pair of vintage 1960s TV jazz scores have been released by those intrepid preservers of 60s pop culture, England's Harkit Records. Herschel Burke Gilbert was one of the pervasive composers of 1960s television music. While gai... Weekend Box Office Report: February 23-25
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-25-2007)
This is the highly anticipated weekend of the Oscars. It’s the weekend where the industry rewards quality “films” over “movies”. It’s the weekend where actors, directors & distribution studios are hoping to bring ho... 05/05/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 05-05-2004)
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Ever get the feeling that something is missing? Hmm.. what could it be... Aoi-chan? No wait, that comes out on July 6th..
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System Update: Power to the P!nk... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (Oct.26-28)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)
Kevin Spacey's spacey new age alien film, K-PAX, took the top spot on the last weekend prior to Halloween, despite holiday geared films like 13 GHOSTS, FROM HELL and BONES. K-PAX took in an estimated $17.5M.13 GHOSTS took the second slot pulling in $15.7M... The Musical Eloquence of THE PUNISHER
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-15-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONCarlo Siliotto's score for THE PUNISHER, one of the latest unique super heroes to make the transition from the comic page to the big screen, is a thoroughly eloquent and richly melodic orchestral score. Siliotto has composed the ... Die Another Day in the Chamber of Secrets
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 11-20-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSIt should come as no surprise that the score for HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, released last week on Warner Bros. (83574-2), is based largely on material from the first HARRY POTTER movie. Because of scheduling confli... Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
Leadership stands as a thankless role, in which those in charge must accept the blame for everyone or redistribute accolades equally. Fanboys across the Internet have been buzzing for the past week or so about Dan Didio—the Senior Vice Presiden... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmis (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVERS TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... Action & Adventure
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-01-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONDisney will release the soundtrack to its Summer CGI animated feature, CARS, on June 6th. The CD includes the obligatory assemblage of pop songs (new tunes by Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Brad Paisley; new recordings of road classi... 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... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.Cs semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottins waterlogged ghosts. T... Weekend Box Office Report for January 26-28
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 01-28-2007)
Finally, the first month of weekend box office reports are concluding with around 2 more months remaining until the true box office season kicks a high gear into overdrive. Sure, we have some highly anticipated movies coming out in February & March bu... Disturbia Wins Back to Back
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-22-2007)
While it can be said that Disturbia wins this weekend, it should be noted first and foremost that the last 3 days, it’s clear the audiences of America were not going to the theaters. First place, Disturbia, gets only 13.4 mil in its top ranking s... Opening Credits
by Matt Kamen (Tue 07-11-2006)
Welcome to Cinescape's new UK column. Each week, I'll be reporting on events of note to the UK genre scene, be it television, conventions, set reports or whatever else picks my fancy. However, we're a small island nation, so "UK genre scene" will encompas... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (December 28-30)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-31-2001)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING stayed firmly in the top slot for its second weekend, pulling in an estimated $37.3M. In the process, in just over two weeks, the film has grossed over $150M.Perhaps more surprising is who came in second. ... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
This entry of the Vidiocy column marks its first appearance under its new weekly schedule. In honor of this momentous occasion, Id like to offer Fandoms readers a cornucopia of exciting new releases and venerable classics. Thats what Id like to do. ... DVD News & Release Info for July 17
by John Thonen (Tue 07-17-2001)
VIDEO NEWS Double-Feature Deluge: Relative newcomer DVD label Marengo Films will be distributing a number of double-feature discs previously released to VHS under the Englewood Films banner. These include some pu... Get Your Post On
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-09-2005)
lknight wrote: "Ok, AD is no FG but... That review of American Dad's first show is extremely exagerated. It seems more of an essay about being "sarcastically cool" (with hot-shot Something Awful-esque analogies) than a serious and objective review of the ... HORROR Director
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 04-15-2005)
In 1974, the DeFeo home in Amityville, Long Island was the scene of a grisly crime scene: The entire DeFeo family had been murdered while they slept, and one of the sons, Ronald DeFeo, confessed to the crime, claiming that "voices" drove him to it. We'll ... LEGEND Has Record Breaking Debut
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-16-2007)
The science fiction & fantasy genres may have been taking a hit these past few months but that is not the case this weekend. The latest genre film to hit the market, I Am Legend, has come in and won big for Warner Bros. The film, based on the novel by... Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (June 28-30)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-01-2002)
Looks like all the talk of Adam Sandler's ship having sailed is at an end. His new release, MR. DEEDS, easily rose over second weekers LILO AND STITCH and MINORITY REPORT. And on that second week dual between STITCH and REPORT, it seems in this round of t... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... The Musical Depths of THE CAVE
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-22-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS While the song soundtrack for Bruce Hunt's underground horrorshow, THE CAVE, is also on Lakeshore Records, I suggest you pass it by and grab the true score soundtrack instead. The sinewy orchestral strands that open the Johnny ... Graeme's In The Mist
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-17-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Addressing an audience of musicians, songwriters, and composers at the 4th annual Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film & TV Music Conference in Beverly Hills this week, film composer Graeme Revell noted that one of his challen... Stardate 008.14: You Can't Go Home Again
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-14-2000)
Ken Biller had a busy week chatting with online sites about what we can expect on Voyager this season. Scifi.com, the official Trek site at startrek.com, and Fandom`s own Anna Kaplan all posted interviews with Voyager`s current exec. Like Rick Berman, Bil... Top Ten Genre Broadcast TV Ratings (Oct. 22-28)
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-01-2001)
Even though the season's start of CBS' THE AGENCY has been troubled by recent real world incidents as well as having missed one week, the program finally edged ABC's ALIAS out of it genre top spot for the first time. The episode shown on Thursday, Oct. 25... Steve Niles guest blogs on Mania!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-14-2007)
Steve Niles, author of the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, has dropped by Mania to do a bit of guest blogging!His first blog went live on Friday afternoon, you can find it over here, and he will post another four blogs next week before we fina... Pirates Sail to Top Spot Again
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
...r sequel, 28 Weeks Later, landed in 9th place for the weekend pulling in 1.2 mil in its fourth week of release. The film dropped 52.8% going down 3 places from last weekend and its total domestic is now up to 26.5 mil.
Taking the final 10th p... Album Charts Top 10 (Week Ending Oct. 28)
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-02-2001)
In its opening week of sales, DMX's new album, THE GREAT DEPRESSION, shot to the top of the album charts. Incubus' MORNING VIEW landed the second slot, followed by Enya strong selling A DAY WITHOUT RAIN. Last week's top spot holder, the patriotic song col... Preliminary weekend box office (July 26-28)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-29-2002)
The third AUSTIN POWERS film shagged his way through all comers, taking in a whopping $75 million this weekend, while Tom Hank's gangster tragedy ROAD TO PERDITION was strong enough to stay in second place while last week's top taker, STUART LITTLE 2, fel... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 5: Into the Black Hole
by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... Official RAMBO Site Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The official website for RAMBO, the fourth installment of the series, has gone live for Lionsgate and Sylvester Stallone. The site features download, story concept, screenshot gallery, videos, cast & crew information, etc. The film stars Sylvester Sta... Being a Brief Discussion with Samantha Inoue Harte
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-24-2005)
Fans are probably familiar with Samantha Inoue Harte's voice acting work. That's understandable, especially when she's voiced characters as memorable as Koran in Sakura Wars and Pipin in Magical Play. But what some may not know is that she works as an ani... CABLE #107
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-23-2002)
Not since the "Age of Apocalypse" storyline have so many X-titles gone under and then come right back up. This month, X-FORCE changes names (and numbering) to become X-STATIX; DEADPOOL transforms into AGENT X (like anyone really cares); and CABLE has his ... New This Week (Sun 09-26-2004)
The deluge of collections really starts to pick up this week, lots of Essential Anime releases and the continuation of a lot of other series makes this a very heavy release week: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP ...Jet Li gets KISSed
by Craig D. Reid (Fri 07-06-2001)
All of the hype and excitement from the American press surrounding KISS OF THE DRAGON (KOD for short) is focused on the coincidence that Tcheky Karyo, who plays the lead villain, was in Luc Besson's LA FEMME NIKITA(1991), while co-star Bridget Fonda playe... PHANTASY STAR ONLINE VER. 2
by James Stevenson (Sat 11-03-2001)
When the original PHANTASY STAR ONLINE came out, I was one of the first people at the local game store to pick it up. I quickly popped the game in and a couple of weeks later, I finally emerged victorious. While the first game sucked me in and stole my li... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 8: Trek Phase II
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-23-1999)
In attempting to bring STAR TREK back to audiences of the 1970s, the show found itself saddled with one particular problem that had to be overcome in order for the series to work effectively. `The original series had seventy nine episodes,` points out Jo... RODAN
by JEFF BOND (Thu 09-26-2002)
Ill go on record right now and tell you that Rodan is my favorite monster. No real reasontheres just something about the big buzzard that appeals to me. Maybe its his trademark roar, which is kind of like a birds chirp magnified in an echo chamber a ... Geneon/TOKYOPOP Girls Bravo Contest (Wed 06-01-2005)
GENEON Entertainment and TOKYOPOP have joined forces to provide a brand spanking new contest for readers here this month. With the arrival of the Girls Bravo franchise in both DVD and manga form, we've been ...Tetsujin 28 Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Fri 04-28-2006)
What They SayNever seen before in the UK, Tetsujin 28 is the brand new anime series from the maker\'s of Giant Robo. The journey begins when Professor Kaneda creates the ultimate soldier robot, Tetsujin as a substitute for his son, Shotaro, whom he mistak... Legend of the Mystical Ninja Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-20-2004)
What They SayGoemon, Ebisumaru, Yae, and the rest of the video game gang continue to fight to protect the human world and are constantly amazed at everyday things we humans take for granted. Tsukasa and his family and friends don\'t quite understand what ... RAMBO Doesn't Go to Hell
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-16-2007)
Well, one question has been answered yet again. Movie News websites' feedback sections do apparently work. This has been proven before now but recently a clear example has been made. A few days ago, Lionsgate announced a new title for the fourth Rambo fil... Swank Confirmed for IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-24-2007)
I'm not quite sure if this is news you folks will want to appear or not but I'll pass it along. MTV is confirming that Hillary Swank will appear in the new IRON MAN movie with Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man). Here's the details from MTV;
Marvel St... JOHN RAMBO Has a New Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Lionsgate has given a new title to the upcoming John Rambo flick featuring the return of Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The new title seems to have been given in accordance with the violence/gore of the trailers & footage we hav... From Comics2Film to Comics: YOUNG ANCIENT ONE's Rob Worley -- Part Two
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-24-2003)
Continuing from part one of my interview with YOUNG ANCIENT ONE writer Rob Worley, today we'll find out more about the biggest curve ball thrown to the Marvel comic book, that being the sudden change to turn it from a three-issue mini-series and instead b... New RAMBO Trailer Shoots Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Along with another new title, simply called RAMBO, Millennium Films and Lionsgate have released a new trailer for the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise. The film was written, directed and produced by Sylvester Stallone. It stars Sylvester ... Comics, in Birmingham
by Matt Kamen (Mon 08-28-2006)
Another slow, quiet week in the UK means I spend the week panicking about what to fill the column with. I finally find some notes of interest and then WHAM!; the week's DVD releases suck. Sigh... Comics, in Birmingham The Birmingham Comics Show mentioned ... FARSCAPE: Paul Goddard
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 01-15-2001)
Actor Paul Goddard plays Stark, one of the many recurring characters on the Sci-Fi Channels Farscape. Stark figures prominently in the last four episodes of season two airing this month, appearing first in the three-part `Liars, Guns and Money,` and then... THE EXORCIST Restored: Linda Blair
by Steve Fritz (Thu 09-21-2000)
There`s one in every crowd...As Linda Blair sets herself in front of this crowd of semi-friendly reporters, one member of the press kicks the entire interview session off with an obviously smart-mouthed query regarding pea soup. He barely gets the two wor... New This Week (Sun 08-26-2007)
A couple of new series are kicking off this week in addition to several ongoing series and a new round of repriced re-releases: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 08/28/2007 Galaxy...Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such... Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)
... newcomer 28 Weeks Later. This summer looks to be echoing the same effect with Iron Man premiering the first weekend of May in 4,105 theaters with 98.6 mil and going to win its second weekend---against Speed Racer---with another 51.1 mil in sales.
So... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Steve Niles blog roles on!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-18-2007)
Steve Niles, author of the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, has dropped by Mania to do a bit of guest blogging!So far three blogs have been posted. You can find them at the following links:First BlogSecond BlogThird Blog28 Days Later: The After... Nose to the Grindhouse
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-19-2007)
...music for 28 Weeks Later, the sequel to the apocalyptic 2002 zombie movie hit 28 Days Later, which Murphy also scored. The new film is directed by Spanish filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and continues the story from the first film, a half year lat... ROSE
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 10-11-2000)
For those unfamiliar with the Bone saga, the basic story is neatly summed up by creator Jeff Smith in his introductory text to nearly every issue: `After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousinsFone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Boneare separat... 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... TV Wasteland: 5 TV Shows on DVD that are Perfect for Halloween
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-27-2008)
The week of Halloween is when all things scary take center stage, oh and there's candy too! With that in mind, it seems like a great time to pick five must see shows that couldn’t be more appropriate for Halloween that are available on DVD! ... Truth Against the World
by Stella Maris, Columnist (Sat 02-16-2008)
Okay, so this is how I ended up at Mania. After solving the internet quest by decoding the clues in the paintings devised in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, I went underground. But I didn't stay off the internet completely, as the police had advised.
Oc... How John Rzeznik became the latest Disney lyricist
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-16-2002)
During an interview for his latest Disney animated project, TREASURE PLANET, producer Roy Conli (HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME) discussed how Goo-Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik became involved with the project. Rzeznik composed and performed two songs for the ... What the LOGAN'S RUN Remake Could Have Been
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-06-2007)
I'd like to open this discussion to everyone here at Mania and not just a few people. For the past few weeks, if you keep up with our various comments attached to articles, you would have read an occasional open dialogue between our readers and myself on ... To Be Continued...
by Jason Davis (Mon 04-24-2006)
There's something about the words "to be continued" that TV audiences simultaneously love and hate. On one hand, it means the story is going to have at least another hour to unfold its hitherto unexpected complexities before us. On the other hand, it me... Critical Mass New Title Solicitations (Fri 07-23-2004)
Not to be outdone in the love department, Critical Mass has two new hentai titles from the always intersting Vanilla Series library of shows set for release. Due out on 09/28/2004, Classroom of Atonement will hit with a 60 minute runtime for $24.95. A mon...New This Week (Sun 12-26-2004)
While last week saw the release of just one title, the last release week of the year has quite a few things coming out that are pretty noteworthy: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 12/28/2004 ...SPIRITED AWAY back into theaters
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-25-2003)
Fresh from winning this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY is receiving a second run in theaters. Walt Disney Pictures will re-release the movie this coming Friday, March 28, two weeks shy of the film's home video rele... The Bat-signal is on over Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-03-2003)
Wednesday's Hollywood Reporter rounds up their list of the top contenders for the next BATMAN film, to be directed by Christopher Nolan (MEMENTO). According to the trade magazine, the actors being called in to test for the part include Christian Bale, Cil... Summer Dries Up; Halloween Approaches.
by John Thonen (Tue 08-29-2000)
As summer winds to a close, the genre video marketplace is gearing up for one its busiest period: Halloween. While the myriad of dark holiday releases are a few weeks away, the final days of August have more than a few titles to drive you crazy. Or at ... Media Blasters May 2002 Announcements (Fri 03-01-2002)
The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles street in May 2002. The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for the MONTH OF MAY is the announcement of Gundress the Movie. This title is from the same creator, Masamune Shirow, who gave us GHOST IN THE S...Zak Penn Discusses X-Men 3 Writing Process (Sun 04-16-2006)
"I've had a lot of writing partners, Simon never has. It keeps happening to me. On 'X2,' I got hired to write the movie. They told me they couldn't make a deal with David Hayter or Bryan (Singer) and they need someone to come in and write 'X2.' I said, 'D...Vader is No Superman & Hulk Madness
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
April Fool’s provided a wild week of rumor mongering, bantering and trickery, leaving us all on unsteady ground and wondering if we were victims of vicious pranks…
But the truth comes out in our latest edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of t... Comicscape - December 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)
OPINION: Don't let the title to this column fool you: I'm well aware that the difference between Marvel and DC is actually huge, to the point that, even now, there are still people who are avid fans of one company and who refuse to buy any books published... The Best of 2003 - Part 1
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-01-2004)
Part 1: The New ScoresOnce again, we begin our annual two-part overview of the last year's science fiction, fantasy, and horror soundtracks with my choices for the year's best new soundtracks newly composed for films released in 2003. These are my Top 15... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... WITCHOUSE 2: Direct-to-Video Horror
by John Thonen (Tue 09-26-2000)
When we catche up with veteran low-budget filmmaker JR Bookwalter, he has just returned from the set of one movie, has recently been scouting locations for a different movie, is part way through post-production on another and in pre-production on yet anot... Samuel L. Jackson
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-26-2007)
When talking about the great character actors of modern cinema, only a handful of individuals spring to that movie homage infested brain of mine. These are the actors who can fit into the shoes of any given character with such style that they make a l... A Disturbed B.O Report
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)
The past month has been a rollercoaster of surprises in our various box office reports. From Wild Hogs performing unbelievably well to 300 making us all looks like fools. From TMNT kicking ninja butt to Blades of Glory accepting the gold twice while Gr... Surfer Flies Into A Fantastic Weekend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
As I said in last week’s box office report, Ocean’s Thirteen had very little chance to make a repeat appearance at the top spot. With Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer clocking in at 1 hr & 29 minutes and it appearing in 3,959 thea... HALO has a new screenwriter
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)
Universal Pictures upcoming film HALO, based on the popular video game, has a new writer lending his pen to the project.DB Weiss told Game Set Watch, "I write for film now, mostly appropriately enough, I'm currently adapting Halo for producers Mary Paren... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)
`During the early 70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to change the world for the better, and NBC wouldn`t... 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... 'Batman' bags a baddie (Thu 12-11-2003)
Batman's next adversaries are starting to line up. "28 Days Later" star Cillian Murphy has landed the role of one of the Caped Crusader's villains in the fifth installment of Warner Bros.' "Batman" franchise. The young Irish actor would become the fourth ...Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I wish I could say I'm thankful for all the responses I got regarding last week's question, but because of the snafu that afflicted last week's column the one from the previous week went out first, along with a blank templ... Sparta! Let’s break records!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-11-2007)
300 soldiers may have shocked the Persian Empire in 480 BC but even while long dead, they still find ways to make fools of us all. In a stunning weekend debut, Frank Miller's graphic novel about the Battle of Thermopylae has shocked box office analysis... DD Domains
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-11-2002)
With word of a Daredevil
teaser trailer in theaters this month and the movie itself debuting in about
eight months, fans have begun to ponder the question: where is the Daredevil
website?
We're not sure
if or when the DD website will open, but if Fox... Turtles in a Half Shell!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-25-2007)
Step right up, Maniacs! Spin the wheel the Box Office Chance! This weekend we have 6 (Yes, that’s right 6) new movies opening up all at once. 300 has dominated the box office report for two weeks and the studios steered clear giving it a week of... Mark Millar On Kick-Ass Movie (Sun 03-30-2008)
Newsarama chats up comic creator Mark Millar about his current work, including his new creator-owned book 'Kick-Ass'. Recent rumors indicate that 'Stardust' movie director Matthew Vaughn is actively developing the concept as a movie. Millar drops several ...Pair bound for PIRATES sequels
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-28-2005)
Stellan Skarsgard (EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING) and Naomie Harris (28 DAYS LATER) are the new blood joining the cast of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequels.Skarsgard will play Orlando Bloom's character's father while Harris will play a gypsy queen. Shooting ... Mark Millar Confirms KICK ASS Project
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-30-2008)
The guys over at AICN reported last week that a theatrical adaptation of Mark Millar's comic Kick Ass was on the horizon with Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) set to direct. Well, while we now have a confirmation from the creator that a film version is set to ... Clip for sci-fi film SUNSHINE is online
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-22-2006)
The blog for the upcoming Fox Searchlight sci-fi film SUNSHINE has released some rough trailer footage of the film.You can find the clip here.In SUNSHINE, the Sun is dying and mankind is dying with it. The last hope: a spaceship and a crew of eight men an... The Vine: Holy cattle call, Batman! Young Stars Eyeing Role (Wed 09-03-2003)
Warners and helmer Christopher Nolan are zeroing in on an actor to star in the title role of the studio's next 'Batman' installment, which is scheduled to start shooting in February. Sources said that during the next three days, several young actors are e...Cillian Murphy says a bit about 'Batman' (Thu 12-18-2003)
"28 Days Later" star Cillian Murphy has signed on to play an unnamed villain in the "Batman" movie. The 29-year-old Irish actor won't reveal which meanie he's playing, saying only "The characters that are a bit darker, a bit more ambiguous, appeal to me."DOCTOR WHO's new logo
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-19-2004)
The BBC's official website for the new DR. WHO television series has been updated and now shows the new logo for the 21st century adventures of the Gallifreyian Time Lord. The site credits the graphic design team at BBC Wales (specifically Louise Hillam, ... The Manic Maniac: Who's The Real Zombie?
by Joe Crosby (Fri 10-10-2008)
With the opening of Quarantine, we're delivered yet another zombie flick where the symptoms of an unknown virus look, at first, remarkably like a bad cold and, at last, remarkably like a rotting, red-eyed, flesh-eating creature who's strength and ... HALO Heading Towards Big Screen
by News Editor (Fri 02-04-2005)
In a million dollar deal, Microsoft has hired Alex "28 days Later" Garland to adapt their highly successful videogame "Halo" into script.Once the screenplay is done it will be shopped to studios as an all in one package: script & rights.Peter Schlessel wi... The Daleks to return in the new DOCTOR WHO!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-04-2004)
The BBC reports that a deal has been struck between the network and the estate of writer Terry Nation that will see the return of DOCTOR WHO's greatest nemesis, the Daleks, appear on the new television series. While filming has already begun on the first ... REBEL VISIONS, HYSTERIA Readied
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-14-2002)
Fantagraphics is finalizing two large-format books covering aspects of the history of underground comix and cartooning. Both works are due in December.The first book to hit shelves, on December 1, is Robert Williams' HYSTERIA IN REMISSION . The book offer... Catwoman wrap date (Sat 02-14-2004)
Catwoman is now set to wrap February 17th 2004, a few weeks later than originally scheduled.Bava's B
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 05-31-2002)
If you had asked producer Alfredo Leone decades ago if legendary director Mario Bava's final movie would be feted in an auspicious premiere some twenty-eight years after the cameras stopped rolling, he might have laughed. Leone is laughing today, make no ... SHAWSHANK redeemed again
by Den Shewman (Fri 06-25-2004)
One of the great moviegoing pleasures is seeing your favorite films on the big screen. And sometimes, the Hollywood gods grant us small favors in the guise of special promotional events. Such is the case with The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.This fall marks SHAWS... Garner Goes on SABBATICAL
by News Editor (Mon 10-31-2005)
Jennifer Garner and her produced company have set up SABBATICAL at Touchstone Pictures as a starring vehicle for her.The erotic thriller centers on a couple that hits the doldrums in their seventh year of marriage. To inject some life into their union, th... Rose Byrne Opposite Cage in KNOWING
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-04-2008)
Director Alex Proyas has a lead actress locked down for his return to the genre of sci-fi thrillers. Rose Byrne (Sunshine, 28 Weeks Later) has landed the lead role opposite Nicolas Cage in the sci-fi thriller Knowing, reports Variety. Alex Proyas (I, Rob... WEBS & WONDER: MARK BAGLEY (Part 2)
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 09-22-2006)
If you missed part one you can find it here. Now let's get back to the interview with Mark Bagley, one of the most well-known Spider-Man artists in the industry!CINESCAPE: I know you worked on a lot of different characters since you "broke in" to the ind... JUSTICE LEAGUE's Obsidian Age
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 05-08-2002)
DC Comics has provided more details about "The Obsidian Age The Hunt for Aquaman," a seven-part, twice-monthly story starting in JLA #69. Written by Joe Kelly, "The Obsidian Age" features alternating chapters illustrated by the art teams of Doug Mahnke ... XXX (Sun 06-23-2002)
Plot: When the government finds itself in need of particularly spectacular physical skills for a dangerous mission, they hire extreme sports star Xander Cage (can you imagine a mother putting that on a birth certificate?) to save the day.Players: Vin Dies...DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-29-2000)
Man, this movie was so bad that I didnt even bother to review it when it came out. After all, we already had plenty of other coverage on the movie, and anybody could tell from the trailer that it was going to suck big time. So I figured why waste my brai... FREE ENTERPRISE: Love Long and Party
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 10-28-1999)
If you followed the original STAR TREK series, loved STAR WARS, collected comics, or action figures, if you play computer games, and maybe have been to a science fiction convention or two, you will understand FREE ENTERPRISE and enjoy it. The independent ... Alfred Hitchcock, a True Legend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
April 29th marked the 27th year of the passing of one of cinema’s greatest directors ever. A man who re-invented a style on the thriller and suspense genres all his own and created new inspiration for directors of today to build off. This genius beh... Hoyt Curtain, A Tribute
by Steve Fritz (Mon 12-25-2000)
I got the sad news that one of animation`s all-time great creators, Hoyt Curtain, passed away sometime during the second week of December of natural causes. Obits are vague on the exact date of his passing away, but they all do say he was 78 years old. Cu... Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan - Part One
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 03-23-2000)
Every so often Hollywood hits us with a pleasant surprise that in fact really should not be a surprise. I cheered when I heard that Michael Clarke Duncan got nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role of the wrongly convicted John Coffey in w... HARRY POTTER Vs. LORD OF THE RINGS?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)
Peter Jackson and John Rhys-Davies have been talking about the potential tussle to come at the box office between HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.While talking to the Toronto Sun, Rhys-Davies sided with ... CREEPING ALONG
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-03-2001)
They're creepy and they're kooky, and they like being that way. No, it's not the Addams Family, but the denizens of Image Comics' new series, CREEPS, debuting this week in comic shops everywhere. Its creators, writer Dan Mishkin and artist Tom Mandrake, a...