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ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN #3
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-30-2005)
Finally, after the controversial tongue-in-cheek second issue of ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, the third issue arrives in comic shops and into your hot little hands. Fortunately, the silliness seems to have subsided, but this issue still doesn't offer much i... ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN Statue
by News Editor (Tue 12-13-2005)
DC Direct has released an image of the ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN statue. It was designed by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and sculpted by John G. Mathews.The statue commemorates a classic image by fan-favorite artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this limited ... All-Star Batman and Robin # 5
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-22-2007)
Words fail me when reviewing DC’s All-Star Batman and Robin. On a gut level, I want to harshly criticize the book for its ridiculous delays and for its showcase of Frank Miller’s worst qualities as a writer. The humor comes off as in... 
ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN launches DC's new All Star line iconic stories set in a continuity familiar to nearly everyone. These titles occur in the present, but non-comic readers can easily recognize the circumstances. In this case, Batman has just start... Bat Battle: Who's The Best Movie Batman Ever?
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-11-2008)
Michael Keaton. Christian Bale. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Even, yes, Adam West (he did a Batman film during the TV show's run). All of them have donned the bat-ears, the billowy cape, and the pointy gloves for one movie or another, to varying levels of ... 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... Batman Beyond
by Coming Attractions (Sun 05-18-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Science Fiction/Superhero.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:At one time rumors were heard that WB studio execs thought about Keanu Reeves playing the role of the futuristic caped cr... Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)
One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ... 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 ... Dark Knight, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-29-2007)
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman ... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... BATMAN BEGINS (Limited Edition Gift Set)
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 07-19-2008)
To start, the C rating is for Warner Brothers new Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set. The actual film, Batman Begins, is a Mania grade A film. Christopher Nolan’s approach to Batman was a godsend compared to the butchering done by Batman and Rob... Comicscape - May 17, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-17-2006)
...#837 $2.50All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #4 (RES) $2.99Al: And this year's nominee for "Christ, just let it die:" Takin over from NYX, it's All Star Frank Miller's Gone A Bit Too Meta.Kurt: After that last issue, this series has no place to g... BATMAN: YEAR ONE talk from producer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 02-28-2002)
At this last weekend's Mega-Con in Florida, Michael Uslan, one of the guys producing the upcoming Darren Aronofsky/Frank Miller BATMAN: YEAR ONE, had a few things to say about his film, and the Caped Crusader films of years past."Things eventually g... Continuity Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-19-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another journey into the unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will drive this stolen school bus into a dark realm of comic shop philosophy, as we deconstruct, reconstruct, post-modernize, re-modernize, de-realize,... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
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All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #7 $2.99
Ben: I’m really starting to wonder if this is the worst deconstruction piece ever, or if it’s the best deconstruction satire ever.
Kurt: Are they still publishing this?
... DC makes it official: ALL-STARS are coming
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-05-2005)
Yesterday news slipped out via The New York Times that Frank Miller, the legendary comic book writer of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and artist of WOLVERINE, would be writing ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, one of three new comic book series that DC Comics ... Bale Will Bail if Robin Shows in KNIGHT Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
Overlooking the tabloid nature of WENN (and Starpulse), this latest Batman news should be amusing enough for the fans. The tabloids are reporting that leading star Christian Bale is threatening to walk out of any future Batman installments should th... BATMAN: OUTLAWS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 09-27-2000)
One of the irreconcilable problems with the current Batman mythos is the recurring desire to position the Dark Knight as an urban myth. Batman works most effectively--he and many of his creators believe--as an unrelenting `creature of the night.` He’s bes... New Batman 4-Pac, Hot Monster Babes From Japan, and Aurora's Godzilla Raids Again!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 09-24-2000)
RESURRECTION OF MONSTRESS (Hobby Base Yellow Submarine)Vampire Curia: This series of Japanese figures is `recommended for mature collectors ages 17 and over,` and it`s easy to see why! Gorgeously sculpted by Kenji Ando from designs by premier Japanese com... GIANT BATMAN ANNUAL #1
by Tony Whitt (Sat 09-15-2001)
Holy flashback, Batman! DC goes back to the vaults once again to unveil yet another reproduction, "re-presented in its entirety," of a Silver Age annual. But is it worth your five dollars to go back on this magical mystery tour to the days when Robin was ... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
...5DC COMICSALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #3 $2.99Okay, for real this time? You promise?ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN VARIANT EDITION #3 $2.99BATMAN #648 $2.50More fun with the Red Hood. You heard it here first. Okay, not really, but still.CARTOON... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part V
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 01-31-2000)
Ronald D. Moore asks pointedly, `What is STAR TREK exploring? What are the things it’s trying to make the audience think about? What relevance does it have to you and me? If it doesn’t have a relevance to you and me, in our lives, what’s the point? Why am... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
....DC COMICSAll Star Batman And Robin #1 Special Edition #1 $3.99Al: I'm holding out for Issue 1 Special Edition #2. That one's gonna be hella rad.Kurt: Which is the one with more story and less suck? I want that one. Actually, I think this one is kind o... Batman and Robin Together Again
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 06-18-2002)
Batman and Robin haven't been seeing too much of each other, but that's about to change in ROBIN #106. Series artist Pete Woods says that the Dynamic Duo has a full-fledged adventure in the issue. "Jon Lewis has really been showing his range, and boy d... BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS - Devin Grayson
by Russell Lissau (Wed 10-18-2000)
Devin Grayson had one goal when she started writing comic books three years ago: to tell stories about Batman. Period. Unlike most comics creators, Grayson wasn’t into funnybooks as a child, so superheroes never really held any interest for her as a write... The Phantom, Batman, and a Star Wars Diorama
by Dan Cziraky (Thu 06-14-2001)
To a great degree, I detest the proliferation of online toy collecting. It has robbed the hobby of a certain sense of nobility. There was a wonderful thrill to finding a rare collectible in some out-of-the-way comic store or grabbing the newest, short-pac... DVD Review of THE BATMAN: Complete 5th Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-20-2008)
As noted by the writers and producers in the featurettes, the theme of the 5th and final season of The Batman is the Brave and the Bold as Batman teams up with each member of the Justice League of America. This season also serves to integrate Batman ... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Does Whatever a Mailbag Can
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-16-2007)
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All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #5 (Res) $2.99
Ben: It would be different if the book was any good, but delays for a steamer like this are unforgivable.
Kurt: This book has become so wretched that morbid curiosity will drive me to ... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part VII
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 02-02-2000)
`Tell me why there are no gay characters in STAR TREK,` says Ron Moore. `This is one of those uncomfortable questions I hate getting when I was working on the show, because there is no good answer for it. There is no answer for it other than people in cha... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
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All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #6 (Res) $2.99
Ben: The best comic ever just keeps getting better!!!
Kurt: Now you can read it more than twice a year – if that’s what you really want.
All Star Batman And Robin ... BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES THE LEGEND BEGINS
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Tue 06-11-2002)
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES has always been the best rendition of Batman. This is due to the care and the craft of all of the people involved in the project, specifically Bruce Timm and Paul Dini. At the same time it is very unfortunate that Warner Bros. ... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
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All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #8 $2.99
Ben: This is starting to move into so bad it’s good territory.
American Virgin #21 (MR) $2.99
Ben: Good news! Final arc for this steamer is in progress!
Kurt: Just becau... BATMAN: THE MOVIE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 09-21-2001)
Bob Kane's archetypal superhero Batman has been getting the big and small screen treatment for decades now. Largely forgotten movie serials in the '40s, a variety of cartoon incarnations that continue to this day, the mixed-bag movie series that began in ... Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
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All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder HC Vol 01 $24.99
Ben:42 years in the making.
Batman Gotham After Midnite #2 (Of 12) $2.99
Batman Jekyll And Hyde TP $14.99
Cartoon Network Block Party #46 $2.25
Crossing Mi... Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
...#9 $2.99
All Star Batman and Robin # 4 Cover Poster $ 7.99
Wonder Woman's ass!!! Could this be the first step towards redemption?
Authority # 2 $2.99
Authority Under New Management TP $17.99
Authority Var ED #2 $2.99
Detective Comics #829 $... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
...me again? ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #2 $2.99Was anyone else totally disappointed by this? Jim Lee and Frank Miller just don't go together. It's weird. It's like mayonnaise and ice cream. BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #195 $2.50 BATMA... The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)
Creation Convention’s eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE... BATMAN: YEAR 100
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 05-19-2006)
Given the bevy of Batman miniseries that complement the character's already overloaded schedule of monthly titles, it's always pleasant to read one that both portrays the character faithfully and takes him in a new direction. While at first glance, Paul ... BATMAN FAMILY #1 (of 8)
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-05-2002)
Don't be fooled by the title of this miniseries: this is not your father's BATMAN FAMILY, or your older brother's (or older sister's, either). The '70s series of that name was camp, fun, and stand-alone, the only thing linking the stories together being t... RETURN OF THE JOKER - A Batman Beyond All Expectations
by Steve Fritz (Wed 12-06-2000)
When it comes to creating direct-to-home animated videos, you`d think producers would have a lot more freedom than when they contend with Saturday morning fare. Bruce Timm, who`s been with the Batman animated shows since they started back on Fox in the ea... Mumbling Kitsune: A Very Animated Batman
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-20-2008)
Probably no other superhero has the staying power of DC's Batman. It's true that Superman might be a bit more recognisable or that the X-Men might be a bit more thrilling thanks to their teamwork and inner-member drama. But Batman easily lays claim to sev... 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... Comicscape - November 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-16-2005)
...mpared to ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, this book has no place to go but up.All Star Superman Variant Edition #1 $2.99Now, it's got to go a little higher.Batman And The Monster Men #1 (of 6) $2.99This is the first I've heard of this, but based on the titl... 'This Issue: Batman Dies!!!'
by James Busbee (Wed 12-06-2000)
This month, Batman dies.No, really. We’re not kidding. What, you don’t believe us?Okay, fair enough. We comic fans have been burned so many times by resurrected heroes and meaningless `events` that we’re skeptical of anything that promises major changes i... BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER
by Frank Garcia (Tue 12-05-2000)
`Let’s dance, Bozo!` — Batman to the Joker`I`m rested, I`m tanned, and I`m ready to give this town a wedgie again!` — The JokerIn spite of three seasons of fantastic, futuristic adventures on Warner Brothers’ hit animated series Batman Beyond, what contin... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... ROBIN #127
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-28-2004)
Stephanie has stepped into Tim's role as Batman's sidekick, leaving Tim feeling more than a little bitter about his decisions. Thankfully, he has a shoulder to cry on, belonging to an unlikely source. Meanwhile, the new Robin and her boss must deal with a... SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-17-2001)
One of the joys of this project, at least from the perspective of a non-DC person like myself (I've learned quite a bit about the DCU over the years but grew up a dedicated Marvelite), is how accessible, action-packed and downright joyful it is. Byrne cle... BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #1 (of 5)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 09-16-2001)
Someone's killing police officers in Gotham City, and with such precision that Batman suspects Rasputin might be involved. Three of the officers were clean, one was corrupt, one was about to retire nothing else links them except their careers. As Batman ... THE BATMAN: The Complete Fourth Season
by Tim Janson (Thu 12-27-2007)
The Batman Season Four is out on DVD with all 13 episodes from the latest season. Season four marks a number of changes in the series. First and foremost, Dick Grayson AKA Robin is introduced in the first episode of the season entitled “A Matter of ... Directing BATMAN--a Piece of Pi?
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 01-28-2000)
Low-budget auteur Darren Aronofsky, whose film ‘Pi’ made waves a couple years ago, is currently the latest possible director for the revitalization of Warner Brothers’ comatose BATMAN franchise. With a darker vision of Gotham’s Dark Knight than Joel Schum... Slicing Cold Cuts with Lance Stahlberg
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-27-2008)
...62 $2.99
All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder #9 $2.99
Ben: The reigning champ of the So Bad It’s Good Award works to keep its crown.
Army @ Love #12 (MR) $2.99
Authority Prime #5 (Of 6) $2.99
Batman #674 $2.99
Kurt: If I were Grant Mor... 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... Batman vs. Superman
by Coming Attractions (Wed 05-28-2003)
Genre:Comic Book Adaptation/Action.
Studio:Warner Bros.Project Phase:Development Hell.
Who's In It:Unknown.
Who's Making It:TBA
Premise:After experiencing a personal tragedy, Batman becomes more adversarial in his quest for justice in Gotham City. M... BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER UNCUT VERSION
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Sat 06-29-2002)
Back in the year 2000 there was a lot of excited talk about a new direct-to-video BATMAN BEYOND feature that was being made. It was going to feature the return of the original Joker and explain what happened to the second Robin. It was going to be dark. I... 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... DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-13-2004)
Ever wondered why those DC stories from the 60's were often so whacked and why they almost always depicted a scene shown on the cover? It's all down to editor Julius Schwartz and his practice of having his writers craft stories around the concept on the ... STAR TREK: Levar Burton--Director, Actor, Fan
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-18-2000)
LeVar Burton, always-and-forever Geordi La Forge to viewers of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, laughs while directing the VOYAGER episode, `Live Fast and Prosper,` set to air Wednesday, April 19th. The episode is about three con artists who pretend to be... BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Volume Two
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-22-2005)
For those of you of a certain age to remember the monstrous success Tim Burton's 1989 film BATMAN brought to pop culture, you'll remember that anything Batman related that followed in the movie's wake had some large shoes to fill. Looking back I don't thi... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - THE KILLING SHADOWS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 09-13-2000)
Outer space holds many wonders and mysteries. The final frontier to numerous poets, scientists and explorers, it boasts fascinating interstellar phenomenon to eulogize and research, and many strange new worlds and civilizations to explore. But if you don’... STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - Ron Marz & Jan Duursema
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 09-28-2000)
It’s a no-brainer. Ask anyone what made Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace cool and they’ll invariably repeat two words: Darth Maul. Switch gears to their biggest disappointment, and the answer is equally predictable: Not enough Darth Maul. Witho... Robin Williams as Joker in BATMAN BEGINS 2?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-28-2006)
In a recent interview with IGN, Robin Williams talked about the possibility of playing Joker in Batman Begins 2. While it is all speculation and the role is yet to be cast, it was an interesting interview. Favorites for the role have not previously inclu... Batman: Gotham Knight (also w/special edition)
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 09-05-2008)
Can an anime version of Batman hold a candle next to the recently released Batman movies? Even the animated series of the 90’s?What They SayAcclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer (Batman Begins), Josh Olson (A History of Violence) and Alan Bu... BATMAN #600
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-06-2002)
He's out of jail, not out on bail, and that's the way it goes. Bruce Wayne, no longer able to resist the siren call of the Batsignal, breaks out of prison and heads for the Batcave. Barbara, Dick, Tim, and Cassandra all get there before him, but by then i... Star Wars Tech Guide, Jennifer Fallon, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-19-2006)
Happy Tuesday everybody! This week we've got new Tor releases of the Wolfblade Trilogy, the Count Saint-Germain series, and The Company novels. In addition to those hardback debuts we've got a technical guide to the science of Star Wars from the good folk... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... 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... BATMAN #626
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-05-2004)
Twice in as many days, the Batman has to fight against Gotham hoodlums hopped up on some drug he has never seen the effects of before, and both incidents end badly. But he's as yet unaware that the deaths are the result of an unholy alliance between the P... Robin Williams Guns for SMOOCHY
by Paul Zimmerman (Tue 03-26-2002)
Robin Williams is on fire. Dark fire. He's supposed to be promoting the new black comedy DEATH TO SMOOCHY, but while speaking to a room full of reporters in Los Angeles, Calif. the actor/comedian keeps getting off track. He's slipping into voices, cursing... BATMAN #641
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
After fiddling about with Jason Todd's return for over a year, DC finally resurrected the once-dead Robin in BATMAN #638. Rather than explaining his reappearance immediately, Judd Winick and company dragged out the revelation to this issue, wherein Jason... Star Trek Classics Die-Cast Starships
by John Denning (Thu 08-17-2006)
Corgi is a toy company devoted to making die-cast scale models, often licensed from popular series such as Batman and James Bond. They've been in the business for decades and if you're into cars, they make some of the coolest figures around. That's why it... Genre Music Scores: The Best of the 1990s
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2000)
Looking back at the 1990s with an ear toward film music and a leaning toward the fantastic, we can identify plenty of effective, likable musical scores but only a few real milestones. Perhaps the major trend found in the decade was the true marriage – aki... JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S ROBIN
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-06-2002)
Batman has been targeted by a young Latino man who's out to do nothing less than kill him-and the young man in question has just enough ability to make it a possibility. But Batman senses there's something more to this Robin, and his investigations lead h... Burton bringing BATMAN to Broadway
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-04-2002)
Word has it, via a report in the NEW YORK POST so consider the source, Tim Burton is considering doing for Broadway what he did for the box office in 1989. Namely, bring a big-budget adaptation of BATMAN to audiences.Broadway? Aren't most big Broadway sho... 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... BATMAN #675
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 05-12-2008)
Grant Morrison continues his run on Batman with an issue that serves as a transition from the last hallucinatory arc into the much-hyped Batman R.I.P. After excusing his disappearance at the hands of the Third Man—one of a series of Batman clon... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... BATMAN #670
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-09-2007)
After a three-issue interlude featuring The Batmen of All Nations – a compelling, though muddled story – Grant Morrison returns to the story of Batman’s son, Damian, which he began in #655. Currently in the care of his mother, Talia... Batman Begins' Tone Influencing WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-30-2008)
Leading star Hugh Jackman has finally talked to the media about his upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine and it seems the film is getting inspiration in "tone" from a previously released superhero movie. Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. The actor... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another adventure into the astounding unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will take you aboard this craft of my own design – one powered by fan-boy indignation! So, quickly – climb in, strap in, ... Exploding Heads: My Thoughts on 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-23-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another weekly web of Comicscape wonder. For the past couple of weeks, we talked about Spider-Man 3 in lieu of discussing the end of DC’s weekly maxiseries, 52. The film came out the same week as the final issue of... Star Trek remastered for High Definition
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-03-2006)
STAR TREK in High Definition: Good and bad news for STAR TREK fans. Paramount has confirmed that it gearing up to release the TREK franchise again, this time in high definition. The studio is remastering the original series in HD (and rumors claim that... "52" #30
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 12-04-2006)
This thirtieth issue lays bare a damning problem for DC’s otherwise entertaining 52. In it, Bruce Wayne has a religious experience of sorts in the desert and realizes that Batman is dead – that his eponymous alter-ego has been carved ... ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-25-2005)
Allow me to first apologize for reviewing a book that came out last week. Normally, I try to write about books that just hit the shops, but I wasn't able to buy a copy of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #1 until a few days ago because of the UPS debacle here in New Orl... BATMAN ELSEWORLDS hardcover
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-16-2002)
Writer Michael Uslan, executive producer of the BATMAN movies who has been working with CrossGen Comics to take their properties to film and TV, is writing a Batman Elseworlds hardcover graphic novel for DC Comics. Uslan is teaming with Peter Snejbjerg t... Witch Hunter Robin Soundtrack
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayIn a world where witches abuse their supernatural powers, a special team is tasked with hunting this new threat to society. This organization is known as the STN and comprises of several highly skilled craft users and experts in covert operat... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON FOUR
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-29-2002)
When THE NEXT GENERATION entered its fourth season in 1990, it was riding high on the string of quality episodes that had finally come out of the show in year three. Thanks to Michael Piller, who joined the show in season three and soon came to head up th... More Disney Treasures!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-03-2005)
Studio News: In Japan, Fuji continues plans to get into anime in a big way following production of the feature BRAVE STORY. Production I.G. and Fuji TV are teaming up to found a new studio called Fuji IG Lab Movies. (or simply FILM). Starting in January, ... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-20-2000)
As a film`s success grows, so does our thirst for information on those associated with it. With Ray Park, we`re now talking about three successful franchises (Mortal Kombat, Star Wars, X-Men) and a one-hit wonder (SLEEPY HOLLOW). In Part One of my inter... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Jackie Chan's Animated Talk
by Steve Fritz (Sat 01-20-2001)
Jackie Chan had every reason to be pleased with himself at the Television Critics Association meeting last week. His animated series, Jackie Chan Adventures had just gotten a greenlight for a second season by the Kids WB. As far as he was concerned, this ... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... BATMAN & TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CATWOMAN
by Jason Henderson (Wed 09-13-2000)
Tarzan: `Why does a millionaire dress in a costume and hurl himself from rooftops?`Batman: `Why does a noblemen live in the jungle and hurl himself from the treetops?`The one thing Batman & Tarzan: Claws of the Catwoman makes abundantly clear to me is thi... More BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN info
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-12-2002)
In an interview about the newest genre it project, the recently greenlit BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN, director Wolfgang Petersen sketched out a bit more about the project. "The plot is structured in a way that these two very different sides basically of the same... Lee and Loeb stay onboard DC's BATMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-12-2003)
Ever since artist Jim Lee and writer Jeph Loeb took over duties on DC Comics' BATMAN, the Dark Knight has soared to the top of comic book charts. Originally scheduled to remain on the book for twelve issues and twelve issues only, the success of the duo'... 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... Christmas With the Superheroes, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-24-2003)
Editor's Note: Originally published last year, we're reprinting Tony Whitt's "Christmas With the Superheroes" to get into the holiday spirit once again -- and to give Tony a much deserved two weeks off vacation. Tony's regular weekly column, COMICSCAPE, w... BATMAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-11-2002)
Well, how about that. Mattel is quickly getting its claws on the roughest, buffest action figures in the market. Apparently they weren't content with just bringing back the sword-wielding He-Man and his armored Eternian pals. Uh uh. They had to go and str... Stan Lee Takes on ROBIN
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 11-21-2001)
The latest in the JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING... series pairs Lee with artist John Byrne for a new interpretation of ROBIN.Here's how DC describes the book, due in February:"An orphan gifted with great agility and intellect, the boy who would one day b... STAR TREK XI Updates on Shatner and Crowe
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
The back-and-forth of STAR TREK XI news has been rather humorous lately. One case in particular is whether William Shatner will be reprising his role as Captain James T. Kirk or not. A few months ago, Shatner appeared on a nowlive interview joking he was ... STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 03-25-2003)
This "Special Collector's Edition" DVD of STAR TREK III picks up where the "Director's Editions" discs of the first two films left off, proving in the process that not all our favorite flicks from the '70s and '80s need facelifts when being rolled out aga... Voice Actor Boot Camp (Thu 08-17-2006)
VOICE ACTOR BOOT CAMP! Bang Zoom! Entertainment is one of the most well-known and prolific anime studios in all of North America. For the first time, they are holding a very unique opportunity for voice actors. Future voice actors and anime fans will ha...Bale says 3rd BATMAN is Coming
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-02-2007)
This really does seem like more "fiiller" then actual movie news. With all the news editors enjoying the July 4th holiday, news has been very slow these past few days. Of course this begs the question...Why am I still searching for news or rathe... We Want You!
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-29-2007)
From comic books, cartoons, TV shows, films, and rock stars—nearly everything has been made into an action figure. But what about the licenses that have yet been given their justice and made into an action figure? This at week, we take a look at ... Kaleido Star: New Wings True Star Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 11-12-2007)
What They SayIf our little runaway Sora is ever going to become a Kaleido Star, she has to overcome some pretty tough, not to mention gorgeous, adversaries. Sora and May give it their all, but neither is sure what will satisfy Leon. Layla invites Sora t... First Sneak of BATMAN BEGINS?
by News Editor (Fri 02-11-2005)
Here's another breaking sneak peek from AICN. "TheMan," as he likes to call himself, apparently saw a test screening of the film in an audience of just twenty-five. He had a lot to say about the movie but here are a few choice quotes (sans the bad punct... BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-25-2000)
Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty is the kind of story that breaks a reader`s heart with possibilities unseen and opportunities unexplored. There`s nothing bad about it in writing or art. Mike Barr is the kind of writer who could take the suicidal concept of a ... ICE AGE Star Ray Romano Talks Arctic Animism
by Pamela Harland (Thu 03-14-2002)
The last thing Ray Romano wants to hear is that he resembles his cartoon alter ego Manfred in the new animated feature film ICE AGE, co-starring the voices of Dennis Leary and John Leguizamo."They did have a camera on me [during vocal sessions] and then t... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Saturday, July 3rd Bright eyed and bushy tailed, we head off in search of... McDonalds! Success! A quick trip to there and CVS to stock up on Coke and some new toothbrushes (curse those cleaning people!) and we're back at the Convention Center. Video Ro...To the Bat-Poles, Adam!
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 09-21-2001)
Adam West is a hero to a lot of people. The same crowd who marveled at that Star Destroyer as it thundered overhead for the first time in STAR WARS also grew up on reruns of what was then in the mid-'70s a relatively recent show: BATMAN. Much like that ... New Life For STAR WARS & WITCHBLADE Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 07-11-2001)
Old toys never die. Well, sometimes they do, but often they just get repackaged or rediscovered by new fans attracted to the property when it becomes a big-budget movie (like TOMB RAIDER) or a popular TV show (like WITCHBLADE). Today, we take a look at a ... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore , Part VI
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 02-01-2000)
When it comes to THE NEXT GENERATION feature films, Ronald D. Moore is candid about his successes and failures. He co-wrote the first two with Brannon Braga; Michael Piller wrote the third. Moore says, `I am more than willing to accept at this late date t... Christian Bale is Batman!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-11-2003)
Finally, we know who will assume the next incarnation of the Dark Knight: Christian Bale has won the role and will star as the caped crime fighter in the next BATMAN movie. Filming is slated to commence in early 2004.Warner Bros. President of Production J... Hauer joins BATMAN BEGINS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-25-2004)
Two more bad guys have joined the all-star cast of BATMAN BEGINS, now filming exterior shots in Iceland. Rutger Hauer (BLADE RUNNER) will play Earle, a businessman who seeks to make control over the Wayne financial empire while Bruce is busy elsewhere. Ha... Top Maniacal Rumors: Riddler's Clues, Super Millar and Abe Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-04-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Morrison talks ALL-STAR SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-22-2004)
For a few months insiders in the world of comic books have been whispering about a new plan by DC Comics to take on Marvel's Ultimate line of books. As you may or may not know, Marvel's Ultimate lineup took several of the company's well-established superh... 30th Anniversary STAR WARS Hobby Game Products
by News Editor (Sat 06-02-2007)
In a press release, Wizards of the Coast and a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc. have announced the 2007 product lineup for its popular Star Wars™ Miniatures game and Star Wars® Roleplaying game, including the November release of The Force Unleashe... 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... The new Batman caught in flight
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-14-2004)
The latest issue of Newsweek features an article detailing a reporter's trip to the set of BATMAN BEGINS, presently filming in Shepperton Studios just outside London, England. While the journo piece features new quotes from star Christian Bale and directo... Comicscape - December 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-15-2004)
Happy Hanukkah to those so inclined, and a Merry Christmas to everyone else! (Yes, I know that Christmas isn't until next Saturday, but we're doing something different for the last two weeks of 2004, so I've got to get the holiday wishes out of the way no... Info on STAR TREK III special edition release
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 07-25-2002)
Some more info is coming out about the needlessly delayed special edition of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. If you’ll remember, Paramount Home Video released all the TREK films in almost reverse order, and only when they released the first film did ... LEGENDS OF THE WORLD'S FINEST
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-06-2000)
Legends of the World’s Finest is a four-issue mini-series (now collected in trade paperback) that carries the title but never the conviction of its namesake series. It’s sad that we now have to look to comics based on DC’s animated series to deliver what ... Castle in the Sky
by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: ****1/2 out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** ou... STAR WARS, Nothin' But STAR WARS!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-03-2000)
STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI -- Collections 1&2 (Hasbro) Let's start this look at Star Wars toys with Hasbro's latest Star Wars 3-3/4-inch figures in sets and in sealed cases. Set 1 features six figures, primarily from Episode I. These figures are grouped... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 6: Back to the Small Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-16-1999)
And the Earth shook. If it didn`t, then it must have been a movement of damn near equal proportion to the fans of a little television series they had had refused to let die. They had taken `control` of the show`s destiny by generating an unprecedente... Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Review
by Roman Martel (Thu 05-20-1999)
Intro
Well, here I am reviewing the newest Star Wars movie. And let me get one thing straight from the get go. I am a huge Star Wars fan. I am also a huge film fan in general, and I am able to be both at the same time. Is this an easy task... well for s... SCOOP: Neeson is in BATMAN!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-11-2004)
Yesterday we reported to you that a trustworthy source informed us that actor Liam Neeson was either signed to star in the new BATMAN movie or closely circling the project. Today we heard from a second source -- and again, one that is known to us and whom... Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)
It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ... BLACK SCORPION Debuts Big, Bad Car at Petersen Automotive Museum
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 10-09-2000)
If the folks behind Black Scorpion know how to do a TV show as well as they know how to do a press conference, then look out. Sure, their soiree at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles last week was all about shameless self-promotion and photo op... STAR TREK: STAR CHARTS
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 09-27-2002)
STAR TREK: STAR CHARTS by Geoffrey Mandel is a glorious chance to grab a drink, get settled in a comfortable chair...and geek out. Mandel, who is both the author and the illustrator of the book, has actually taken on the unenviable task of buckling up and... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the... Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)
Robert Kirkman’s done it again. The revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 11: The Jump to the Big Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-30-1999)
By the time early November 1977 came along, production of `In Thy Image` was scheduled to begin in just a matter of weeks. It seemed that nothing was going to interfere with STAR TREK`s return. On November 10th, Gene Roddenberry shot a memo off to Bob Col... Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Volume 3
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-08-2000)
The paperback two-volume set of STAR TREK—STRANGE NEW WORLDS now on sale at bookstores everywhere is just a preview of things to come. Last November, John Ordover, Pocket Books’ Executive Editor for STAR TREK books announced the winning authors of the thi... Comicscape - August 20, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-20-2003)
OPINIONHonestly, I'm starting to think I should just head this column with "Mea Culpa" in big bold letters every week, the amount of apologizing I end up doing. It seems that not only did I completely get the JLA's current minority line-up wrong (John Ste... Teen Titans Season 2
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-12-2006)
The TEEN TITANS return to DVD with their entire second season in one nice package. These thirteen episodes are just as good as the first season's with some action filled shows, a few comic episodes, and a new hero: Terra. The series is based on the rev... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 1: After the Cancelation
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-07-1999)
Network cancellation was the best thing that could have ever happened to STAR TREK. Had NBC renewed the show for a fourth or even a fifth year, the series would have undoubtedly continued to chug along. But, with considerable budget cuts each season, ther... Timberlake is Two-Face About BATMAN Sequel
by News Editor (Mon 07-04-2005)
Rumors are going around that pop star Justin Timberlake is being considered for the role of Two-Face in the follow up to BATMAN BEGINS. An anonymous source stated, "Justin would be a perfect choice. He is getting more and more into a film career alongside... Realworlds: DC Comic Book Stories Set in Our World
by Edward Gross (Thu 02-24-2000)
Back in the 1950s and ‘60s, DC Comics devised a means of telling a number of fanciful stories that could never be pulled off in regular continuity (i.e. what if Batman had been raised by the Kents?, what if Superman lost his powers?, what if Superman had ... Witch Hunter Robin Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-12-2003)
What They SayIn a world where witches abuse their supernatural powers, a special team is tasked with hunting this new threat to society. This organization is known as the STN and comprises of several highly skilled craft users and experts in covert operat... Mumbling Kitsune: Flipping Through Batman: Gotham Knight
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)
Batman: Gotham Knight is a series of short animated films that tell of Batman's growth and trials between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The in-pieces presentation is not unlike The Animatrix, which also incorporated different stories created by a var... BATMAN: Bob Schreck
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-04-2000)
There’s a new sheriff in Gotham City, and his name is Bob Schreck. Although Bat-fans were shocked to learn that Schreck would be assuming many of the responsibilities that were handled by longtime Bat-editor Dennis O’Neill following the critically acclaim... Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Or as they say in China, “Happy New Year!’ I’m celebrating the Year of the Pig by ordering a lot of pork dishes from our favorite delivery place (China Ling!) and settling in to watch some of the thou... Greenwalt's Revenge
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-24-2005)
Have I mentioned recently how much I love the TV-on-DVD phenomenon? A lot, that's how much.What got me thinking about this was perusing the always-useful tvshowsondvd.com this past week and finding two announcements that, despite the glut of unlikely (and... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
...ies, like ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN. Heath McKnight writes, "I've written about how awful comics are these days, and I've pretty much quit reading them. Iron Man, my favorite character, spends tons of time talking, and then suddenly, some action. It's ... Box Office: TROPIC THUNDER Knocks Down the Batman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-17-2008)
For five weeks now, The Dark Knight has ruled the box office reports. Many thought that perhaps the latest installment of The Mummy or Seth Rogen’s Pineapple Express may take it down but they were wrong. The caped crusader continued its victory flig... Reporter: Neeson in final talks for BATMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-12-2004)
Today's Hollywood Reporter is running a story that Liam Neeson is "in final negotiations" to star in the new BATMAN movie. While it would seem to vindicate our exclusive scoop we brought to you first two days ago, Reporter's coverage doesn't specifically ... Abernethy & Graves Score Big With Original Music For New Star Trek Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-05-2006)
Award-Winning Composers Write Epic Sci-Fi Orchestral Music For Upcoming Blockbuster Video Games To Coincide With 40th Anniversary Of Star Trek Bethesda Softworks® and Rednote Audio have announced that veteran video game and film/TV composers Rod Abernethy... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... Watching the Watchmen
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-12-2008)
Last Friday, Watchmen director Zach Snyder released the first five character shots from the upcoming comic-to-film adaptation, which will hit theaters on March 6, 2009. As usual, fan reaction has run the gambit from excited to enraged. The usual... DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... THE STAR WARS VAULT
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-10-2007)
The Star Wars Vault may not be the greatest book ever published, but it might be the greatest thing to come off a printing press since Noah Webster published his first dictionary. This is the type of book that will have Star Wars fanatics all wide-ey...