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15 Years of Simpsonic Classics
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-28-2005)
... producer Al Jean, and he's really good about giving direction. He has a musical background and he has very specific ideas about the types of cues that he wants in every scene. He's not always specific about 'the French horn should be playing this and ... THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Hits DVD Dec 3 & 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
...ow runner Al Jean, Mike Scully and Richard Sakai. "The Simpsons" series' veterans Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder and Jon Vitti joined Brooks, Groening, Jean and Scully to write the e... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
...roducer), Al Jean (executive producer/head writer), David Mirkin (former executive producer), Matt Selman (executive producer), Michael Price (co-executive producer), David Silverman (director of The Simpsons Movie), Matt Warburton (supervising produce... 
THE SIMPSONS New Season Details Revealed
by Scott Collura (Tue 08-14-2001)
SIMPSONS executive producer Al Jean sat down to talk with CINESCAPE recently, and during that chat he offered several juicy tidbits as to what we can expect when the show kicks off its 13th season in November. "[In one episode] Jane Kaczmarek of MALCOM IN... Simpsons, The
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)
...(Writer), Al Jean (Writer), Ian Maxtone-Graham (Writer), George Meyer (Writer), David Mirkin (Writer), Mike Reiss (Writer), Mike Scully (Writer, Producer), Matt Selman (Writer), John Swartzwelder (Writer), Jon Vitti (Writer)Release Date: July 27, 2007P... SIMPSONS Movie Talk
by Scott Collura (Mon 08-13-2001)
Al Jean, executive producer of the THE SIMPSONS, revealed to CINESCAPE this weekend his thoughts on the oft-discussed SIMPSONS theatrical film."There's more information than there had been [about a movie]," he said. "When the actors re-signed earlier this... THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Proce MacDougal (Tue 09-25-2001)
.../producer Al Jean, writer Jon Vitti and plenty of others kick in on the episodes they specifically worked on, and the result is great. The commentaries are pretty lightweight and rambling, but any true fans of the show will delight in listening to... Al's Treehouse
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-26-2001)
A true SIMPSONS veteran, Al Jean has served in various positions on the show's creative staff since it first debuted back in 1989. In the years since, Jean has been a writer, producer, and executive producer of the mega-success, currently running the show... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... Al Pacino Speaks For Us All, Maniacs.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)
Our first month of Star Spotlight is now coming to an end, fellow Maniacs. We began our inaugural column with one man who turned the filmmaking industry on their heels, George Lucas. We continued to one of my personal favorites, the legendary director ... Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 08-03-2007)
What They SayThe great war between the Earth Federation and the Duchy of Zeon is almost over. At the neutral space colony of Libot, the Federation secretly constructs a powerful new Gundam mobile suit. And in this colony, so far untouched by the conflict,... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)
My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT... 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... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #06 (also w/limited edition)
by Dani Moure (Thu 04-13-2006)
What They SayWhile Al defends himself against the transmuted Barry the Chopper, Ed discovers more about the dark alchemic experiments deep within Lab Five. But the biggest threat of all may be Ed\'s own morality, as he\'s tempted with the ultimate power h... Smallville's Al Gough Talks Season 3 and Beyond (Wed 05-05-2004)
In the current issue of "Dreamwatch" (#117), series co-creator and executive producer Al Gough talks to the UK magazine to discuss season three and what is next for Smallville. Click to view a preview scan of the printed interview and as a special bonus, ...More Q&A with Smallville's Al Gough (Tue 02-10-2004)
"Going into sweeps, we get to tell some very interesting stories and some darker stories, especially when you get into the Luthors. And that's been a lot more fun. Lex is definitely taking a darker turn this year," Al Gough told The Continuum. More...First Pics of Ken Watanabe as Ra's Al Ghul! (Tue 08-03-2004)
A scooper found a link to this page where you can check out the first two pictures of Ken Watanabe ("The Last Samurai") as Ra's Al Ghul on the set of Warner Bros.' Batman Begins!Al Gough Talks About Lana and Lex (Tue 03-21-2006)
TV Guide has kindly given the Superman Homepage a sneak peek at this article, in which Al Gough reveals the following details about Lana and Lex... "You'll definitely see them getting closer toward the end of the season. Look, he's rich and he's sexy a...Al Gough on "the rise of Lex" in 'Smallville' 6 (Thu 05-18-2006)
"The theme is the rise of Lex Luthor. You're definitely going to see the more ruthless Lex Luthor you know from the comic books really start to emerge," says 'Smallville' producer Al Gough. "The season will also be about the corruption of good - not only ...Sci Fi Magazine Chats with Smallville's Al Gough and Kristin Kreuk Listed a (Tue 02-10-2004)
Al Gough talks to SCI FI Magazine in their April 2004 issue and Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lana) is listed in their "25 Sexiest Women in Sci Fi." Click to read more...Neal Adams talks "Batman Begins", Ra's al Ghul, new film deal (Sun 06-05-2005)
In a new interview for Tarzan fansite www.tarzan.cc, comics legend Neal Adams discusses his history in the industry, including his co-creation of Batman villain Ra's al Ghul, and even ackowledges his part in inspiring the look for the Dark Knight in "Batm...Smallville's Al Gough talks about 'new' triangle and Lois Lane (Tue 02-10-2004)
Devoted to Smallville Website had the opportunity to talk with Executive Producer Al Gough yesterday about the site, all the fans online as well as what they have planned for the rest of the season. Some great topics came out such as the new triangle betw...Al Gough calls Welling 'Justice League' rumours "B.S." (Sun 10-07-2007)
There are rumors swirling around some anonymous message board posts that some are taking seriously. Said message board posts claim that Warner Bros. features had allegedly worked out a deal with 'Smallville' creators and executive producers for Tom Wellin...Smallville's Al Gough On Relationships, Spin-Offs & More (Mon 01-22-2007)
Smallville's Al Gough spoke to KryptonSite about character relationships as well as future appearances by Green Arrow or the Martian Manhunter. He denies any plans for spin-offs at this time.Al Gough offers Lex Luthor to WGA Strike Supporters
by Jim Harvey (Thu 11-29-2007)
From the United Hollywood site, 'Smallville' showrunner Al Gough offers fans an incentive to support the WGA strike and their Pencils2Moguls campaign.
So, Miles and I were sitting around the other day (which is what writers do when they can't write and... Al Gough and Miles Millar at the Writers on Writing Series (Fri 08-22-2003)
'Smallville' executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar will be spoke at the Writers Guild of America West in LA on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM as part of the Writers Guild Foundation's Writers on Writing series...Smallville's Al Gough talks Adam Knight, Krypto and more! (Mon 02-09-2004)
KryptonSite has interviewed Smallville Executive Producer Al Gough and among other things, has gotten to the bottom of things about whether or not Adam Knight is indeed Bruce Wayne. Plus, Krypto and a few other tidbits! Spoiler warning.'Smallville' producer Al Gough says Lex-Lana-Clark triangle is key to show (Fri 12-08-2006)
"Again, I think the Lana, Lex, Clark triangle is always the key triangle of the show and, quite frankly, something that we couldn't play until season 5," says 'Smallville' producer Al Gough. "And, you know, it seems to us that the natural evolution, wheth...Video: Smallville's Al Gough talks about the show (Thu 05-06-2004)
The website of the BBC has several video interviews up featuring Smallville executive producer Al Gough. There he talks about many different aspects of the show.Al Gough talks Clark's senior year on 'Smallville' (Sat 09-11-2004)
"I think tonally the show's going to lighten up a little bit and we're going to get back a little more to our roots, which is Clark in high school and sort of dealing with those issues -- since, quite frankly, this the last year you can really deal with t...Interview with Al Gough of Smallville (Sat 09-11-2004)
"With Chloe's...demise, it seemed like the perfect spot to introduce Lois, in that she would come to town to investigate her cousin's death and we have a very fun sort of first meeting with Clark where Clark is released from the void we found him in at th...Smallville: Al Gough Reveals Season 5 Insights (Thu 06-30-2005)
In the latest issue of "Wizard Magazine" #166, Executive Producer Al Gough gives some interesting tidbits on what to expect next season. "The first four seasons saw Clark learning who he was, running from his destiny and trying to live a normal life. This...Al Gough talks Aquaman (Mon 01-23-2006)
"We looked at 400 guys from U.S. Canada, Australia and England, and Will just had that intangible thing that's hard to describe and that we felt really embodied the qualities of the character that we wrote," producer Al Gough said about the new 'Aquaman' ...Audio: Al Gough Talks 'Smallville' Season 6 (Fri 09-01-2006)
As Smallville enters its sixth season, executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar continue Clark Kent's journey on the road to his ultimate destiny as Superman. Helping him get there in the show's sixth season is future Green Arrow Oliver Queen (Justin...Exclusive Video Interviews: Jean Grey and Cyclops Together Again..Well Sort (Fri 05-26-2006)
Our broken hearted Cyclops and the very beautiful Jean Grey sat down with the IESB to discuss what we can expect in this installment of the X-Men franchise.Al Gough Talks 'Smallville' Relationships (Tue 12-16-2003)
'Smallville' executive producer Al Gough talks about possible future changes to the relationships between the characters in the February 2004 issue of Sci-Fi magazine, now hitting newsstands. More...Al Gough Talks Smallville, Iron Man, and Spider-Man 2 (Mon 09-13-2004)
Al Gough is featured in the latest October Issue of "Sound & Vision." He talks about Smallville, DVD commentaries, and his other projects such as Spider-Man 2 and Iron Man.Smallville's Al Gough Talks to SFX (Thu 02-19-2004)
In the March Issue of UK's SFX Magazine, Al Gough talks about Smallville's past, present, and future. Click to read...Ramm is Young Jean Grey in X3 (Fri 08-12-2005)
Haley Ramm (Flightplan, Brokeback Mountain) has scored the role of 'Young Jean Grey' in X-Men 3.Al Gough on Smallville's "Justice" (Fri 01-19-2007)
Executive producer Al Gough told The Continuum he was very pleased with "Justice," the episode written and directed by Steven S. DeKnight that airs on Thursday night on The CW and features Smallville's version of the Justice League. "I think it is on...Al Gough says two seasons left for 'Smaillville' (Thu 03-01-2007)
How long can 'Smallville' go on? "We all feel we have, legitimately, a good two more seasons worth of stories. Then I think it's time to pack it up to the fortress and go home," says producer Al Gough More....Al Gough to answer Smallville fan questions (Thu 01-11-2007)
If you've got burning Smallville questions, you've come to the right place. Smallville head honcho Al Gough will be answering your questions right here on TVGuide.com in a few weeks. So get a head start and post your questions below now.Al Hirschfeld dead at 99
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-20-2003)
YAHOO! Entertainment News runs a Reuters obituary for cartoonist Al Hirschfeld, who died in his sleep Monday at 99 in Manhattan.His unmistakable work had appeared in the pages of the New York Times and other publications for seven decades. The particular ... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol.#07
by Jarred Pine (Tue 05-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiromu ArakawaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayWhere did Alphonse Elric go during the few short minutes he was wiped from existence, body and soul? From a secret lair in the city of Dublith, a group of outca... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayThe great war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon is almost over. At the neutral space colony of Libott, the federation secretly constructs a powerful new Gundam mobile suit. Untouched by the conflict, a little boy named... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #09
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-22-2007)
What They SayThe boys are separated when kidnappers take Al to their hideout, leaving Ed frantic to find his brother. Izumi steps in to help her protégés as always, and finds they\'ve learned something from life she could never have taught them alone...... The Al Pacino Show Part One
by P. MACDOUGAL (Tue 08-20-2002)
This weekend, legendary actor Al Pacino's new comedy SIMONE debuts. Pacino stars as Hollywood producer Viktor Taransky who creates a computer generated actress called Simone (Rachel Roberts) who soon shoots to superstardomall but eclipsing her creator in ... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... LIONS OF AL-RASSAN finds director
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-20-2005)
Ed Zwick (THE LAST SAMURAI, LEGENDS OF THE FALL) will direct the film adaptation of THE LIONS OF AL-RASSAN, based on the fantasy novel written by Guy Gavriel Kay. Zwick will make the film for Warner Bros. from a screenplay by Vera Blasi.Kay's novel weaves... X3 Jean Grey Pendant Replica (Fri 04-07-2006)
New from Diamond Select, taken from the upcoming blockbuster film X-Men: The Last Stand. This new piece recreates Jean Grey's Phoenix Pendant, this high-quality wearable prop replica is a timeless and stunning piece sure to be noticed.Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer"
by RACHEL REITSLEFF (Wed 12-27-2006)
There’s an original motive for the killings by the protagonist in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – rather than conventional lust or greed or sadism, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) does in beautiful young women in the service of h... The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-29-2006)
Not strictly film music, but a notable release from a film music label is Tadlow Music's The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre. The album features two discs of the composer/synthesist's most famous works, recorded digitally and performed by The City of Prague P... Interview with Al Gough and Miles Millar on "Spider-Man 2" (Fri 06-25-2004)
"We're superhero-ed out at this point. After "Spider-Man 2," we did "Iron Man" for New Line. And then we're in season 4 of "Smallville," so we're done with the superheroes for the time being," says Al Gough. More on all three projects...What are they building for 'Batman: Intimidation'? Ra's Al Ghul? (Fri 09-05-2003)
"I think I know what they are planning on doing for the new 'Batman'film," Harry Knowles tells his readers at Ain't It Cool News. "This report doesn't seem to know, but it has the key clues. I believe that Christopher Nolan and David Goyer have decided to...Slightly larger picture of Ra's Al-Ghul from 'Batman Begins' (Fri 08-06-2004)
From "Japan Today", Ken Watanabe appearing as ninja cult leader Ra's Al-Ghul in 'Batman Begins'. It's the same picture we saw earlier in the week, only slightly larger.'Smallville''s Al Gough talks about the new season (Mon 10-04-2004)
"Much is coming up. We've introduced Lois Lane; that's obviously the big thing," say 'Smallville' producer Al Gough about the new season. "We're also going to meet the Flash and Mr. Mxyzptlk, who will not be an imp from the Fifth dimension, but a really, ...Project Arms Vol. #3
by Luis Cruz (Fri 07-18-2003)
What They SayThe ARMS boys are getting their act together... and they\'re taking it on the road. After a busy day at school they head home to regroup with young Al Bowen in tow. Ryo is reunited with his mother, Misa, and Hayato returns to the far less tra... Casting About: Robbie Coltrane in HELL; Jean Reno in ROLLERBALL (Wed 05-10-2000)
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane (last seen in The World Is Not Enough, coming out on video and DVD next week) will appear with Johnny Depp, Heather Graham and Nigel Hawthorne in Fox 2000`s big screen adaptation of Alan Moore`s From Hell comic book series. ...The Al Pacino Show Part Two
by P. MACDOUGAL (Fri 08-23-2002)
Al Pacino's new comedy SIMONE features the legendary actor as Viktor Taransky, a Hollywood filmmaker who creates a computer generated actress called Simone (Rachel Roberts). Simone quickly shoots to superstardom, but Taransky soon finds that his creation ... THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE
by Jason Henderson (Thu 06-29-2000)
In many ways, the story told in The Rise of Apocalypse reminds me of the sort of comic stories that Marvel published before the launch of the Silver Age. In telling the origin of the X-Men`s powerful enemy Apocalypse, Rise gives us something like in Amazi... THE CRITIC finds new home
by Scott Collura (Thu 08-16-2001)
...eiss, and Al Jean. Jon Lovitz provides the voice of the title character, a New York film critic with attitude to spare. The actor recently recalled how the show first got started, as well as how it eventually made the transition to the Web."I had done ... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... Oscar's evil twin The Spirit Awards
by Paul Zimmerman (Sat 03-30-2002)
Picture a large white tent on a beach in Santa Monica, Calif. Now picture limousines pulling up to that tent, stars filing out and collecting awards. All this occurred last Saturday as the IFP/West hosted the 17TH Annual Spirit Awards, a kind of Bizarro W... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... Day the Ring Stood Still
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-04-2003)
We got great response to my offhand musing in last week’s column about how folks use the DVD function of their gaming systems. Most readers that responded claim that they consider playing movies on their PS2, X-Box, or whatever, a terrific bonus. Some eve... Comicscape - August 24, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-24-2005)
Preface to the PrefaceThe following is a rant. As such, I expect some readers to agree wholeheartedly, and others to write unkind things about me and my family. For next week, feel free to step in the ring: e-mail me at comicscape@cinescape.com or at ku... Nadia Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-24-2002)
What They SayNadia, Jean, and the rest of the Nautilus have gathered together on a beautiful, yet mysterious island in the South Pacific. However, this tropical paradise turns out to be anything but - while the children try to find a way off the island, t... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07
by Dani Moure (Fri 06-23-2006)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings t... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #10
by Dani Moure (Mon 03-26-2007)
What They SayForced to go on foot after their vehicle explodes, Al questions Ed for the first time about the direction of their mission, prompting a heated brawl. With the half-snake, half-woman Marta as their guide, Ed and Al arrive at the ruins of Ishba... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #01
by Dani Moure (Tue 05-10-2005)
What They SayEdward Elric changed the night he trapped his younger brother\'s spirit in the unfeeling steel of an ancient suit of armor. That night, Edward and Alphonse exploited the clandestine science of Alchemy to attempt the unthinkable - resurrect th... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #13
by Dani Moure (Tue 06-12-2007)
What They SayAt the end of destiny, after light and darkness have smeared into a dim, grey haze surrounding your every thought where will peace be found? When harsh lessons wrapped in blood and tears are learned and the journey has spread over eons and fa... Hagar, Schon, et. al. Record Song For Spidey
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-25-2002)
Sonicnet.com
reports that Sammy Hagar has reunited with a former Van Halen member to record a
single that may show up on the Spider-Man soundtrack.
Hagar and former
band mate Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony will team with Journey axe man Neil
Sch... UNCANNY X-MEN #414
by Tony Whitt (Mon 10-07-2002)
The comics world seems slowly to be catching up with the real one once again in its sensitive depiction of gay characters, especially this month. First Judd Winick brought us the story of Kyle's gay friend getting beaten nearly to death by homophobes in t... Daniel Day Lewis as Ra's Al Ghul in 'Batman'? (Tue 11-25-2003)
An unnamed source for Batman-on-Film.com says, "One name I've heard more than once associated with Ra's is Daniel Day Lewis; but please take this as strictly rumor."Smallville's Al Gough Talks Lana Lang (Sun 09-12-2004)
Interested in the Lana Lang's new tattoo and her new boyfriend Jason Teague? Devoted to Smallville got the scoop from Smallville's Executive Producer and Co-Creator Alfred Gough regarding Lana's new storyline for the upcoming fourth season in a recent int...KryptonSite Interview with Smallville's Al Gough (Fri 01-20-2006)
Just in time for Smallville's 100th episode, KryptonSite has interviewed Smallville's executive producer Alfred Gough, who talks about the 100th episode, the upcoming Aquaman project, Brainiac, Cyborg, and Lois Lane, and he also reveals who will play Jor-...Smallville's Al Gough Talks Season Five (Fri 11-26-2004)
"In season five, they've obviously graduated high school and now as young adults they have to decide where they are going to college and all of those sorts of issues that come up. We'll see more of Metropolis in season five, as well as other superheroes f...Al Gough on the Future of "Smallville" (Fri 10-28-2005)
Q: What about those Disciples of Zod from the season premiere? Will they be back? A: We can expect an encore performance from those Kryptonian thugs who Clark sent into an extradimensional prison (one that seemed a lot like the Phantom Zone of Superman...Al Gough says death is coming to Smallville for the season finale (Wed 05-16-2007)
The stench of death is in the air. From the four networks announcing which shows made to cut to which one's were given the ax, to the plethora of returning shows cleaning house and offing major characters during their season finales, the funeral processio...Al Gough on Smallville Seasons 7 & 8 (Mon 08-27-2007)
iF Magazine answers the burning questions: Is former Supergirl Helen Slater playing Clark Kent's real mom, who is Dean Cain's Dr. Knox and will there be a Season 8?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... Smallville: Another Al Gough Interview (Tue 09-14-2004)
Details on Lois Lane - in a lot of her non-comics incarnations, Bart Allen, and a foreign exchange student named ... Mxyzptlk!Al Gough Talks More on Smallville's Season 3 (Wed 02-11-2004)
"We had planned on having Bruce Wayne make an appearance, but can't because of the upcoming Chris Nolan movie. There's more of a possibility of Diana [a.k.a. Wonder Woman] showing up in Smallville than Bruce Wayne." More...Liam Neeson is Not Ra's Al Ghul in 'Batman' after all (Fri 02-20-2004)
Variety issues this correction to yesterday's "Batman" casting news: Liam Neeson will play Ducard, mentor to Bruce Wayne in WB Pictures' upcoming "Batman." His character name was misidentified in Thursday's paper.Smallville's Al Gough In Smallville Magazine (Mon 09-20-2004)
Smallville's Alfred Gough is interviewed in the first issue of Titan's Official Smallville Magazine. Click to read what he has to say about puberty with super powers and more...Al Gough wants you to see 'Aquaman' pilot (Mon 07-10-2006)
"We're working on a way to get the pilot out there. That's sort of all I can say at the moment. Whether it's some sort of addition on season six of 'Smallville' or not—we're really proud of the pilot. We'd love for the fans to get a chance to see it. The ...Al Gough Talks Smallville Future (Fri 09-29-2006)
"This year and, God willing, next, and then I think that's probably ultimately when we call it a day," Gough said. However, he's not saying Season 7 is the end for sure. "We never say never. [Every story has an ending], this one in particular, and we cert...Al Roker vs. 'The Dark Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-03-2007)
Young 'Jean Grey' Speaks (Sat 10-08-2005)
TheXverse.com catches up with Haley Ramm who has just finished filming scenes for X3.Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Lost Weekend - Part Three
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-04-2002)
In parts one and two of CINESCAPE's coverage of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors convention, we looked at the many independent filmmakers who visited the event in hopes of promoting their home-made horror films. Today in the final part of our report, we reco... ULTIMATE FIGHTS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 04-29-2002)
In the year 2002, where American audiences have the attention span of your average hamster, specialty label FlixMix has decided to focus on a perfect (if age-old) form of home video entertainment: the compilation reel. Like their BOOGEYMEN disc from last ... Independent's Day
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 07-04-2002)
To quote Yakov Smirnoff, "What a country." Yes, what a country indeed. With July 4th here, a day celebrating our independence, what better time to reflect on the independent producers and directors that have brought us our greatest films? For as we all kn... DVD This Week: October 30th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-30-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJEEPERS CREEPERS was a sleeper hit this summer and MGM is cashing in on its popularity by rushing it to home video as a January release. There will be a Special Edition DVD release offering a making-of featurette, deleted footage and, most eye-p... In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-15-2000)
Cash on the BarrelheadWhat did I tell you kids about buying books with credit cards and checks? Always pay cash for your copy of The Anarchist`s Cookbook, galdang it! In a crystal meth lab in Denver, a couple of books were found on how to make drugs (doh!... Ra-i Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sanami MatohTranslated by:Adrienne BeckAdapted by:Joll FreshneyWhat They SayAl Foster is a private detective whose workaday life suddenly shakes up with the arrival of 13-year-old Rai Spencer, youngest son of the billionaire S... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #12
by Dani Moure (Thu 05-17-2007)
What They SayThe quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone is wrought with madness. Beings without souls mingle in the shadows with unnatural half-man, half-animal beasts. Armies are driven by secret devils. As the Elrics dig into the darkest realms of humanity,... Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
by Dani Moure (Wed 10-17-2007)
What They SayIt is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric\'s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed\'s continued research into rocketry has allied him with... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #11
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-02-2007)
What They SayEdward Elric faces his destiny and the burdens of his actions as the chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone reaches full boil. Alliances shift and factions fracture when horrible secrets and undeniable truths glare in the li... Hellblazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Varese Sarabande has released the score to CONSTANTINE (302 066 636 2), a commanding combination of atmosphere and rhythmic pulse. Studio tampering resulted in the inclusion of Klaus Badelt, a first-rate composer (K-19, PIRATES... 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.... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-14-2000)
When the eagerly anticipated X-Men movie reached theatres this summer, it turned out to be a rarity: a big-budget Hollywood adaptation of a comic book that pleased both fans and newcomers. The result paid off handsomely for distributor 20th Century Fox; n... Nadia Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2001)
What They SayThe Nautilus journeys to the frozen shores of Antarctica. On board Captain Nemo’s amazing submarine, Jean throws himself into his work in order to earn the crew\'s respect while he desperately tries to distract a distraught Nadia.
For ... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #03
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-12-2005)
What They SayThe Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric, is given his first assignment. He is to inspect the coalmines of Youswell, a task he believes to be Mustang\'s attempt to deter his search for the Philosopher\'s Stone. Ignoring direct orders Ed and Al t... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #05
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-09-2006)
What They SayThe hobbled Elrics return to their childhood village for the first time in four years. As the Rockbells construct Ed\'s new limbs, the boys sift through the ashes they left behind. While Al comes to the fearful realization that his memories a... Comicscape March 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-09-2005)
Reader response to last week's column was strong and I got a good mix of responses. Some vehemently agreed and others felt that my love of HELLBLAZER colored my opinion of the film CONSTANTINE. I also got some compliments on my headline ("Into My Pants ... Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)
With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Perfect Collection (Tin)
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-31-2007)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: Young inventor Jean crosses paths with an enigmatic girl named Nadia and her pet lion, King. Suddenly, they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the Blue Water, a mysterious jewel... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Comicscape - November 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-30-2005)
Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ... 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... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
The first thing to get out of the way is the name, or rather names. The Secret of Blue Water was the official English designation of this wildly popular 39-part TV saga by the future creators of Evangelion. However, anime purists know it as Fushigi no Umi... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-07-2006)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #06 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2007)
What They SayWhile Al defends himself against the transmuted Barry the Chopper, Ed discovers more about the dark alchemic experiments deep within Lab Five. But the biggest threat of all may be Ed\'s own morality, as he\'s tempted with the ultimate power h... Comicscape - April 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
I guess everyone took their happy pills this week. I got a surprisingly constructive batch of reader mail about SIN CITY, with little in the way of name calling, death threats, or unsavory comments about any of my female relatives. It's like you were al... Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-09-2006)
What They SayIt is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric\'s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed\'s continued research into rocketry as allied him with ... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #02
by Dani Moure (Tue 07-26-2005)
What They SayA serial killer stalks the streets of Central, searching for his state-sponsored prey. He is a refugee, a loner from a land scarred from the wounds of war, tortured by memories of a happier time. His mandate is from the heavens: exterminate a... Taking talking tiger by strategy
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-07-2007)
I received a curious anime-related press release the other day from the BackgammonMasters.com website. It seems they’ve released theor second web shortin their Online Backgammon Animation Series, Life According to Jean-Claude Episode 2: Barbarossa.T... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 2
by Lori Lancaster (Mon 01-28-2008)
What They SayDeep within the confines of a secret State laboratory Ed\'s morality will be put to the ultimate test, even as elsewhere Al is left to battle for both his life and his sanity. As rumors of military corruption and conspiracy draw others into t... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #03 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-11-2007)
What They SayThe Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric, is given his first assignment. He is to inspect the coalmines of Youswell, a task he believes to be Mustang’s attempt to deter his search for the Philosopher’s Stone. Ignoring direct orders E... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #06 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-14-2005)
What They SayWhile Al defends himself against the transmuted Barry the Chopper, Ed discovers more about the dark alchemic experiments deep within Lab Five. But the biggest threat of all may be Ed\'s own morality, as he\'s tempted with the ultimate power h... Comicscape - January 25, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-25-2006)
Last week's admittedly meandering column about sex and women in popular comics didn't garner much mail, but it lit the comment section on fire. I thought that a column about everybody's favorite subject (or at least mine and Al's) would at least get me a ... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-06-2005)
What They SayThe Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric, is given his first assignment. He is to inspect the coalmines of Youswell, a task he believes to be Mustang’s attempt to deter his search for the Philosopher’s Stone. Ignoring direct orders E... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... Nadia Vol. #01
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4
Overall: 4.0
-Intro-
... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #11 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-25-2008)
What They SayEdward faces his destiny and the burdens of his actions as chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone reaches full boil. Alliances shift and factions fracture when horrible secrets and undeniable truths glare in the light of day... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #09 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayThe boys are separated when kidnappers take Al to their hideout, leaving Ed frantic to find his brother. Izumi steps in to help her proteges as always, and finds they\'ve learned something from life she never could have taught them alone: res... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... Comicscape - October 12, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-12-2005)
You probably noticed that my colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, wrote last week's column. I had to return to New Orleans for a few days to help my parents with their house (hurricane, flooding), so I called Al and told him I'd turn over more evid... "Sleeper Cell: American Terror Season Two"
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 12-13-2006)
Following last December’s surprise success of the first season, Sleeper Cell: American Terror returns with another raw, powerhouse mini-series on government, religion, terrorism, and torture. Garnering a Golden Globe nomination for Best Mini-Seri... Nadia Vol. #01
by Karen Cross (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Fushigi No Umi No Nadia is one of the greatest shows ever made. Period. It starts off with a fun, lighthearted adventure and ends 39 episodes later with one of the biggest bangs and best finales ever written. The characters all work together to... Duchess of Busty Mounds
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-24-2006)
What They SayJohn\'s family is landed nobility; a house of tradition that has ruled for as long as the hills have stood. It is time for John\'s grandfather to pass on his title, but John\'s father is a disgraceful womanizer. The title is offered directly ... HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 08-12-2002)
The cinematic equivalent of a cerebral aneurysm, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS stands as both one of Al Adamson’s finest collage films and a fumigator for ridding the house of those pesky, quipping, intellectual types who won’t watch a film past the 10 sec... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-01-2006)
What They SayEdward faces his destiny and the burdens of his actions as chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone reaches full boil. Alliances shift and factions fracture when horrible secrets and undeniable truths glare in the light of day... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #04
by Dani Moure (Wed 01-18-2006)
What They SayThe Elrics return to Eastern Headquarters to report their progress – which, as Mustang points out, is none. Ed and Al leave for the countryside to search for Doctor Marcoh, a State Alchemist who deserted during the Eastern Rebellion and... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-28-2006)
What They SayThe boys are separated when kidnappers take Al to their hideout, leaving Ed frantic to find his brother. Izumi steps in to help her proteges as always, and finds they\'ve learned something from life she never could have taught them alone: res... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #01 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-16-2007)
What They SayAs children, brothers Edward and Alphonse used the clandestine science of Alchemy to try the unthinkable - resurrect their dead mother. They failed, unleashing an alchemic reaction that ripped their bodies apart.
Four years later, Ed and Al... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #10 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayAl prompts a heated brawl with Ed by questioning him about the direction of their mission for the first time. The half-snake, half-woman Marta then leads the two brothers to the ruins of Ishbal and reveals the devastating cause of the Ishbala... Nadia Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: a young inventor crosses paths with an enigmatic girl and her pet lion.
Suddenly they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the magical Blue Water. Thus begins an epic adventure ins... Project Arms: Second Chapter Vol. #2
by Luis Cruz (Tue 11-16-2004)
What They SayThe Chapel Children are just an average bunch of kids – except that they\'re not. A hundred times smarter than normal adults and a thousand times more vicious, they\'ve decided it\'s time to run away from their \"Egregori Lab\" home and... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-29-2005)
What They SayAs children, brothers Edward and Alphonse used the clandestine science of Alchemy to try the unthinkable - resurrect their dead mother. They failed, unleashing an alchemic reaction that ripped their bodies apart.
Four years later, Ed and Al... Gunslinger Girl Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 06-06-2006)
What They SayThe girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.
Henrietta is quickly becoming regarded as one of the most efficient assassins at the Social Welfare Agency. However, life for the other girls at the Agency is not s... Fullmetal Alchemist (novels) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 09-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Inoue (Original Concept: Hiromu Arakawa)Translated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayAn original story translated from the Japanese! The Elric brothers travel to the ghost town of Xenotime - once a prosperous... Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday morning. I trust you’ll all walk into your neighborhood comic shops later today – if you already haven’t – and walk out a few dollars poorer, but, I... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 04-26-2005)
Almost everybody likes a happy story. Is it any wonder why? Happy stories are easy to watch, make us laugh, and they can provide a much needed break from reality. However, they're not perfect. Sad tales can grip and challenge us as much or more than upbea... Project Arms Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayWhen Ryo and Hayato find out that the third ARMs kid is Takashi Tomoe, the new transfer student at their school, the mysterious Egrigori org... Nadia Vol. #02
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
T... Nadia Vol. #03
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
W... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 3
by Lori Lancaster (Sat 10-20-2007)
What They SayWith reinforcements seeking to help the Elric brothers, they are soon on the path to Ishbal once more. Between the flood of new questions and the trickling flow of answers, this site of the mysterious war looks to be their only source for tru... 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 - May 11, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)
First, the good news: next week is my first interview in a while. I'll be talking with the man...the legend...THE CHIN: Bruce Campbell. We'll be chatting about his new comic book and movie THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN. The first issue of the miniserie... Comicscape - July 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)...