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by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 09-18-2000)
Fox has been overly kind to the hard hitters in Hollywood these days, letting Chris Carter darken up their schedule, allowing Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich to recreate The Fugitive with an alien, when a big green bad boy had done it years ago, and now t... Alone in the Dark
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 01-17-2005)
...me series Alone in the Dark.Premise:A supernatural investigator named Edward Carnby faces the horrors of the paranormal.Release Date:Janaury 28, 2005.Comments:Dimension Films was the first to develop ALONE IN THE DARK as a feature film. A screenplay by... Lions Gate unlocks ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)
Lions Gate Films has purchased the rights to distribute ALONE IN THE DARK to North American theaters. Directed by HOUSE OF THE DEAD helmer Uwe Boll, and starring Christian Slater, Tara Reid and Stephen Dorff, the movie studio has now slotted a January 28,... 
READER REVIEW: Will anyone be ALONE IN THE DARK this weekend?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-28-2005)
Opening today in theaters are two thrillers with supernatural stories, 20th Century Fox's HIDE AND SEEK and Lions Gate's ALONE IN THE DARK. Normally CINESCAPE will assign one of our crack film critics to go see an early press screening of a genre film, so... ALONE IN THE DARK
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 01-31-2005)
...ever that ALONE IN THE DARK, based on a series of well-respected '90s games by Atari, needed to be anywhere near as eye-wideningly inept on so many levels as it is.We know we may be in trouble before the movie proper even starts, as we get an informati... ALONE IN THE DARK for Dreamcast goes gold
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-15-2001)
...oday that ALONE IN THE DARK: THE NEW NIGHTMARE for Dreamcast has entered the manufacturing stage.Infogrames stated in the announcement that the company still hasn't given up on the frail Dreamcast console, and that the game would reach stores soon. The... Dark Edge Vol.#07
by Patricia Beard (Fri 08-15-2008)
After an absence of a little over two years, DrMaster continues its mystery/horror tale set in a school run by vampires!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Kenji KomiyaAdapted by:Hajime TomiyamaWhat They SayThe coffin that bound Kurou is d... DARK MATTER: A Century of African-American SF
by Denise Dumars (Thu 01-11-2001)
Dark matter is defined as `a non-luminous form of matter which has not been directly observed but whose existence has been deduced by its gravitational effects.` Dark matter is thought to make up a huge amount of the matter in the universe, but because we... Now it's two who are ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-14-2003)
Today is the first day of filming on ALONE IN THE DARK, the $30 million dollar horror movie based on the Infogrames video game series. It's also the day that the producers have announced actress Tara Reid (AMERICAN PIE) has joined the cast.Reid will play ... Slater is ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-01-2003)
Christian Slater has been cast as paranormal investigator Edward Carnby in ALONE IN THE DARK, the $30 million dollar film adaptation of the Infogrames horror video game. Filming begins in Vancouver on July 14."We are very happy to have Christian Slater on... Reviewing when you're ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-03-2003)
The first script review for ALONE IN THE DARK has sprouted on the Web. The movie, which wrapped production not too long ago, is being directed by Uwe Boll (HOUSE OF THE DEAD) and stars Christian Slater and Tara Reid as paranormal investigators Edward Carn... Not so ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-29-2003)
Hollywood North Report has published a new wave of location photos from the ALONE IN THE DARK production, now wrapping up principal photography in Vancouver. The filmmakers have been shooting exterior street scenes with star Christian Slater riding in the... ALONE IN THE DARK on the internet
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-23-2004)
IGN FilmForce has unleashed the trailer for ALONE IN THE DARK upon the internet. This is the second video game-to-movie adaptation from German director Uwe Boll (HOUSE OF THE DEAD being his first) and it stars Christian Slater as supernatural investigator... Toybox left ALONE IN THE DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-08-2003)
Coming Soon is reporting (via VFX Pro) that Toronto-based special effects house Toybox has won the contract to create the FX for ALONE IN THE DARK.Toybox will create the film's horrific creatures for the movie. Up to now Toybox's best-known work was creat... Finally, some ALONE IN THE DARK photos
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)
Anyone that ever told you that all that time spent on research doesn't pay off? Then thrust this news story in their face and smirk away at them: here's the first official images of the remaining main characters from the ALONE IN THE DARK movie due out so... Stephen King's fifth DARK TOWER tale now out
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
The long-awaited fifth novel in Stephen King's DARK TOWER series arrives in hardcover in bookstores today. WOLVES OF THE CALLA reunites readers with Roland the Gunslinger and his troupe of four comrades as they make their way ever toward the Dark Tower fo... Dark_Wanderer
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 08-06-2006)
Welcome to the
latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight!
Our victim today is
Dark Wanderer.
Comics2Film (C2F):
What is your background in art?
Dark Wanderer (DW):
Pencils,clay, pastels and image editing.
C2F:
When and how did you get into art in general... Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Mon 06-12-2006)
Adding a few titles to their November slate via Right Stuf, look for these titles from Dark Horse:Berserk Vol. #14 - $13.95 - 11/29/2006EDEN Vol. #05 - $12.95 - 11/01/2006Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol. #3 - $8.95 - 11/08/2006Shaman Wa...Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 12-06-2005)
Right Stuf has updated with the April slate of manga titles due out from Dark Horse which you can find here. Of note is the scheduled date for the first Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex novel.BATMAN: DARK VICTORY - Jeph Loeb
by Russell Lissau (Wed 11-29-2000)
It took 13 long months for Batman to catch the Hang Man, the mysterious serial killer who’s been whacking Gotham City cops in the pages of Batman: Dark Victory. The maxi-series, which wrapped up earlier this month with a spectacular double issue, finally ... Dark Horse April 2006 Title Solicitations (Tue 12-06-2005)
Berserk Vol. #11 - $13.95 - 04/12/2006Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol. #01 - $8.95 - 04/12/2006Lullabies from Hell Vol. #01 - $12.95 - 04/19/2006Oh My Goddess! Vol. #23 - $10.95 - 04/12/2006Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-21-2005)
What They SayThe original GHOST IN THE SHELL was hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the finest Animé films ever produced, and influenced Hollywood films from THE MATRIX to A.I. GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX features the same cyberpu... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayThe thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaim... The Dark Side of the Force
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 11-24-2001)
In 1977 cinema was given a healthy dose of fun in the form of the bouillabaisse that was/is STAR WARS (that's STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE to today's ears) and there was much rejoicing. George Lucas in his infinite wisdom, and youthful enthusiasm, had translated... Shyamalan's Dark Water
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-03-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i... Be ALONE In June
by Associate News Editor (Tue 05-13-2008)
On June 24th, Atari will release an updated & improved version of ALONE IN THE DARK. Gamers will control Edward Carnby, the main character from the original ALONE IN THE DARK, on a journey through a dark and terrifying re-creation of N... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #03
by Luis Cruz (Tue 01-18-2005)
What They SayConvinced that the cyber-terrorist known only as \"the Laughing Man\" has resurfaced, Section 9 accelerates their inquiry to include eavesdropping on a chat room whose participants are not who they seem to be. They are also found investigatin... Blood Alone Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 01-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masayuki TakanoTranslated by:Kentaro AbeAdapted by:What They SayEnter Misaki, perhaps the most innocent and sincere young lady there ever was. It's almost inconceivable that she could be a vampire. And with her powers as a vam... "Blood Alone: Vol. 1"
by Janet Houck (Sat 12-30-2006)
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a new book from Infinity Studios, who seem to be branching out from exclusively Korean manwha into Japanese manga. I was a fan of Infinity Studios from early on, and then last year, they seemingly disappear... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayFrom the beginning of time, Powerful, grotesque Demons and beautiful, noble Guardians have battled for Earth. A deep hatred eternally burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians knew the Demons’ thirst for blood and power would dest... Mania Madness: Agent Smith Stands Alone
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-27-2008)
It seems nobody in the world of Mania Monster Madness can stand the likes of a malfunctioning program. That's right! Agent Smith has took on the likes of all monsters, dark lords, and lunatics and he stands alone on top of the pack.The inaugural edition o... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-24-2004)
What They SaySection 9 has their hands full with the reappearance of the laughing man, a cyber-terrorist who hasn\'t been heard from in six years. Aramaki believes that the police\'s prime suspect is a decoy; he orders his team to look into it. Major Moto... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: The Laughing Man
by Jennifer Rocks (Wed 11-28-2007)
What They SayThe year is 2030 and six years have passed since a criminal known only as The Laughing Man swept through top medical nanotechnology firms committing acts of cyber-terrorism, kidnapping, extortion, and corporate espionage leaving no known susp... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: The Laughing Man
by Bryan Morton (Tue 04-01-2008)
What They SayThe year is 2030 and six years have passed since a criminal known only as The Laughing Man swept through top medical nanotechnology firms committing acts of cyber-terrorism, kidnapping, extortion, and corporate espionage leaving no known susp... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayFemale cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage cr... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-19-2004)
What They SayFemale cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage cr... Flickers in the Dark
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-03-2007)
The opening shots are simple but unforgettable. A train station in autumn, a dazed boy propped against a column, an empty fruit tin filled with pale ashes tossed aside carelessly by custodians. Grave of the Fireflies has been described by f... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig: The Individual Eleven
by Bryan Morton (Wed 04-23-2008)
What They SayThe year is 2030, and an influx of refugees have effortlessly transformed themselves into a terrorist organization known as the \"Individual Eleven.\" With a sadistic intent of mass destruction, will they triumph in victory or discover the gl... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #05
by Luis Cruz (Mon 04-18-2005)
What They SayThe theme of this volume is \"Crime is Everywhere,\" as the officers of Section 9 are taken on a series of cases around the world. Section 9 chief Aramaki Daisuke is taken hostage by thieves and a corrupt police officer in London. His unit is... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #06
by Luis Cruz (Wed 04-27-2005)
What They SayTogusa finds himself in the hospital after being shot, but is desperate to impart what he’s learned to the rest of the group. It seems other clandestine groups have become aware of Section 9’s investigations and are determined to ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #1
by luis (Tue 07-27-2004)
The Review!With a popular manga series and film behind in its past, can Ghost in the Shell survive the transition to a television series? The answer is a resounding "yes!"
Audio:
The Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track was used for my prima... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-18-2005)
What They SayThe theme of this volume is \"Crime is Everywhere,\" as the officers of Section 9 are taken on a series of cases around the world. Section 9 chief Aramaki Daisuke is taken hostage by thieves and a corrupt police officer in London. His unit is... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #04
by Luis Cruz (Fri 04-08-2005)
What They SayA band of terrorists claims to have possession of a girl who was kidnapped some years ago, but when the Major and company are called in to resolve the situation, they realize that something is very wrong—the girl appears to be the same ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig: Individual 11
by Jennifer Rocks (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayThe year is 2030, and an influx of refuges have effortlessly transformed themselves into a terrorist organization known as the \"Individual Eleven.\" With a sadistic intent of mass destruction, will they triumph in victory or discover the glo... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #02
by Luis Cruz (Sat 01-15-2005)
What They SayStand Alone Complex continues to provide a lot of entertainment on a number of levels.The Review!Audio:
The Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track was used for my primary viewing session. From the opening theme to the ending theme, the track... Christian Bale on how Ledger's villain challenges his 'Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 07-17-2008)
In the words of Aaron Eckhart, "Christian is a big dude." Christian Bale who stars as the one and only Batman in both 'Batman Begins' and now 'The Dark Knight', is no stranger to the big screen. Bale got his break when he landed the lead rol... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-09-2006)
What They SayThe Review!The tensions rise as the Kuze\'s plans are set into motion as well as the CIS manipulations of them all.
Special Note:
The special edition release of this series features two discs in each keepcase. The first disc is the same as ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #07
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-16-2005)
What They SaySection 9’s investigations have started to become a little too successful, and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political back... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #08: Dark Tournament
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-16-2002)
What They SayToguro Returns
Life for these teens refuses to settle down, as Spirit World makes a chilling discovery. The Toguro Brothers faked defeat during Yusuke’s last case, in an elaborate plan by the trillionaire Sakyou. Now Toguro will hit Yus... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-19-2004)
What They SayMajor Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 continue to hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. Convinced that the cyber-terrorist known only as “the Laughing Man” has resurfaced, Se... DNAngel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-22-2004)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol.#03 - White Maze
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 06-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe year is 2030. Advances in robotics and cyberbrain technology have transformed the world into a miraculous place where almost anything is possible - even th... Betterman Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-30-2002)
What They SayA deadly virus has attacked humanity with vicious intent! At the forefront of the battle is the enigmatic Akamatsu Industries – Disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, this clandestine organization uses neural enhanced weapons kn... Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
...THE DEAD, ALONE IN THE DARK, and the infamous BLOODRAYNE films during Boll’s quest to destroy as much source material as possible.
The Jason Statham helmed KING looks no different from the director’s other work: it’s another ... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... 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... BE BEAUTIFUL ™S NEWEST RELEASES INCLUDE TWO NEW STAND-ALONE STORIES (Thu 06-21-2007)
"YEBISU CELEBRITIES" and "LOVE A LA CARTE" available in July and to be priced at $15.99 SRP. New York, NY (June 20, 2007) " Be Beautiful, America's leading publisher of yaoi manga graphic novels, announced today that its upcoming new releases will inc...DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... DNAngel Vol. #6
by Christopher Homer (Thu 02-21-2008)
What They SayA tragic love lost in time has Daisuke under its spell! The mysterious Second Hand of Time has suspended time for the lovely Freedert, who awaits the return of her knight in shining armor, Elliot. Still, all good things must come to an end an... Yu-Gi-Oh: the Duelist Vol.#08
by Audrey Zarr (Fri 09-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuki TakahashiTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayYUGI VS PEGASUS
Yugi's beaten the champions of Duel Monsters...but now it's time to meet the maker! In the final battle of the tournament, Yugi faces ultra-rich... DNAngel Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-06-2005)
What They SayLove is never easy, but that goes double for Daisuke Niwa. The only way Daisuke can rid himself of the phantom art thief residing in his DNA is to have his love returned. The problem is Daisuke has fallen for his classmate Risa, who is obsess... Review: '30 Days of Night'
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 10-24-2007)
When I was told I was invited to a screening of '30 Days of Night' I certainly did not expect to be scared nor did I expect to actually enjoy this adaptation of the graphic novel written by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith.
I was wrong.
Within th... Ghost in the Shell Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-16-2007)
Ever since its explosion onto the global screen in 1995, the Ghost in the Shell series has provided viewers with a profoundly philosophical, yet innovatively stylized look into a near future world where the lines between man and machine finally blur. Thro... Dark Horse pacts with Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-14-2008)
From a press release:
Universal Pictures And Dark Horse Entertainment Sign Worldwide Production And Distribution Agreement
Universal City, CA and Milwaukie, OR – 14 March 2008 – Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a t... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Fri 11-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski and Kia Asamiya, Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayDark must cross a vast and extremely dangerous desert to go to Oukoku, the mystical city that will... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
...s I know, ALONE IN THE DARK might be a masterpiece, though all reports indicate the opposite, and every time his films are criticized he tells us that basically there's nothing good within the horror genre and we should just expect crap. But as a human... Dead On Arrival
by Matt Kamen (Tue 10-03-2006)
.... Tekken. Alone in the Dark. House of the Dead. Bloodrayne. What do these all have in common? That's right, they're all spectacularly terrible video game to movie conversions. Over the last two decades or so, we've had to suffer some truly execrable pi... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... The Industry's Dark Horse Part One
by Eric Moro (Mon 11-24-2003)
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS 30th Anniversary Celebration
by By Stephanie E. Embrey (Thu 10-26-2000)
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ... IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-22-2006)
What They SayTeam Satomi has come a long way in just one race season to make it to the IG-1 Finals, and all that stands between them and the IGPX championship is Cunningham Hume and Team Velshtein. Takeshi, Liz and Amy will have to give it all they got to... MURDER IN SMALL TOWN X
by Scott Collura (Wed 07-25-2001)
I'll admit it: I love SURVIVOR. I'm not proud of it, no. But they do say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. So, yes, I have spent many a wasted hour entranced by the adventures of Rudy, Richard, Colleen, and every other nobody who... DARK SHADOWS: Still Vampy After All These Years
by Denise Dumars (Mon 10-09-2000)
Almost 35 years after its debut, TV’s Dark Shadows continues to hold an appeal for countless devotees. The strange soap opera, originally imagined as a gothic romance called Shadows on the Wall, evolved into a horror fan’s delight as it ran through a host... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society Awarded with Jury Prize at 21st Digital Content Grand Prix (Thu 02-08-2007)
"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society", directed by Kenji Kamiyama and released in Japan in November 2006, has been awarded with the Jury Prize at the 21st Digital Content Grand Prix. Produced by Production I.G, Bandai Visual, Ban...THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In... Bandai & Manga Join to Release Stand Alone Complex (Wed 02-11-2004)
BANDAI AND MANGA JOIN TOGETHER TO RELEASE THE NEW GHOST IN THE SHELL "STAND ALONE COMPLEX" ANIME SERIES ON TV AND DVD IN 2004 February 11, 2004 -Chicago, IL - Japanese animation distributors, Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment will jointly d...Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasui Kentaro / Kotobuki Tsukasa Translated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayIn the Asgard Empire, people live their lives in constant fear. Monsters, known as the Dark Ones, roam the land, killing indiscrimi... IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix Vol. #1 (also Special Edition/w t-shirt)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-10-2006)
What They SayIn the year 2048, the world\'s attention has been captured by the Immortal Grand Prix, where hi-tech fighting Mechs race at speeds faster than 350 mph.
Fresh from their victory from the minor-league IG-2, Team Satomi has catapulted up to the... SIMON DARK #6
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 03-31-2008)
Steve Niles and Scott Hampton continue their saga of Gotham City’s other late-night protector. Simon Dark lives underground and periodically emerges to protect the innocent with unrestrained violence. Batman leaves criminals tied up for th... IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayTeam Satomi is still in the running for the IGPX championship, but first they have to beat Team Sledge Mamma. That won\'t be easy because River is now the forward for Sledge Mamma and he knows all of Takeshi\'s moves. Will Takeshi be able to ... Dark Horse and Universal Sign Deal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-14-2008)
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a three-year production and distribution agreement that establishes a studio home for all of Dark Horse's creative properties going forward. The agreement was jointly announced by Marc Shmuger an... Superior Defender Gundam Force Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-20-2004)
What They SayThe Dark Axis is in trouble. When they were defeated by the Gundam Force, their ship, the Komusai II, fell into the ocean. Rather than face an angry Commander, they decide to recover the lost. However, the Gundam Force wants the ship too and ... DNAngel Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-17-2005)
What They SayHow much can one kid handle? In the fourth exciting volume of DNAngel poor Daisuke Niwa finds himself in some precarious situations. After the souls of Risa and Saehara are locked away in a stone he travels to the future with the help of a ne... The Cute Factor
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-22-2002)
Over the past month or so, I've been dealing with the issue of "kiddie" games with my friends. Let me tell you folks, if it doesn't involve bloodshed, guns, sports, or a dance pad, most guys over 18 won't even think about playing it. If it features bright... DNAngel Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Wed 08-02-2006)
What They SayLove is never easy but that goes double for Daisuke Niwa. The only way Daisuke can rid himself of the phantom art thief residing in his DNA is to have his love returned. The problem is Daisuke has fallen for his classmate Risa who is obsessed... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... The Gainax Bounce Effect
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
[Cue the Super-deformed versions of Dark Schnieder & His lordship Chaos suddenly popping up and taking over the column!]
SD His lordship Chaos-chan: ^-^ "Ohayo! Welcome to another installment of 'Ask Mister Uber Exploder Wizard!' We're here to explain t... DARK SECTOR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-04-2008)
If you were wondering what kind of impact “Gears of War” and “Resident Evil” had on gaming, look no further than “Dark Sector”, a better-than-average – mostly – shooter now out for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Grap... 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... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayThe television series based on Masamune Shirow\'s Manga and Mamoru Oshii\'s highly influental film, \'Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex\' takes viewers to futuristic society where technology has saturated citizens\' daily lives. Along w... Roumanian Princesses and Lords of Lies
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-14-2008)
A slim release schedule doesn’t mean skimpy genre fare as this week’s debuts prove with big releases from powerhouse authors Kate Elliott, Orson Scott Card, and Ursula K. Le Guin along with newcomer Paul Genesse and a handful of talent from ac... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... 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... DNAngel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)
What They SayPoor Daisuke Niwa is just a regular kid with some extraordinary DNA. As if growing up wasn't hard enough already! Now he has to carry out super secret thefts as the Phantom Thief Dark too. He's got plenty of obstacles along the way as well. T... DNAngel Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Tue 08-23-2005)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... BATMAN-GOTHAM KNIGHT (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 07-11-2008)
Warner Premiere’s Batman - Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) is a bridge between Batman Begins and its sequel The Dark Knight. It is also the best animation for a movie tie-in DVD since The Animatrix. Batman - Gotham Knight sets a new bar... SYMPHONY OF ENCHANTED LANDS II: THE DARK SECRET
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
The Italian epic metal band Rhapsody proclaims what it plays is "Symphonic Epic Hollywood Metal," coining a new term in a species of music that has already become over categorized but in their case the appellation is quite accurate (some have even called... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Dark Art'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-12-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd paints a
grim canvas for "Dark Art".
... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... 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 ... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 06-13-2007)
It\'s another week of Small Bodied Manga Reviews where our review team tackles several varied ongoing titles across the spectrum. This week has Ed look at Crying Freeman\'s last volume from Dark Horse, Julie taking an early stab at the last volume of Deat...Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another edition of COMICSCAPE, where I give you something to read in your cubicle when the boss isn't looking. This week, rather than delving into the metaphysical implications of the influence of Thelema upon the inner-workin... Purgatory Kabuki Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 03-31-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasushi SuzukiTranslated by:Daniel Sullivan and Asako OtomoAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayPurgatory Kabuki is a samurai action story set in the underworld or afterlife. For reasons unknown, former samurai - Imanoturugi is o... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...SCARY DARK RIDES, by Doug Higley
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 12-28-1999)
Doug Higley (a.k.a. The Phantom of the Midway) is a long-time midway and boardwalk attraction enthusiast who pens columns on outdoor rides for CIRCUS REPORT and SHOW BIZ U.S.A. His previous book was THE LAST MUSEUM. SCARY DARK RIDES is a true labor of lov... SPAWN: DARK AGES - THE SAMURAI WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-20-2001)
A few days back I reviewed McFarlane Toys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig... "Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 09-13-2006)
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness was a game that kept me playing videogames. For a long time I had slowly been removing myself from playing videogames because I did not have a lot of time for them. I was generally just buying them, and not playing them, which me... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Berserk Vol.#10
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWarrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beaut... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Boogiepop Phantom Box Set (Mon 02-25-2002)
What They SayA scream in the night, and in that instant the world changed ... or at least, it appeared to. There have always been forces in the world and voices in the night: some friendly and other malevolent. Invisible until summoned; they slide through...Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in...