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by Chris Wyatt (Thu 03-13-2003)
When you hear that MATRIX producer Joel Silver has optioned the first novel from an unknown writer, you have to be a little impressed. Long before ALTERED CARBON hit US book shelves, expectations were already high. So high, in fact, you have to wonder if ... Joel Silver Plans ALTERED CARBON
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 10-31-2002)
Legendary producer Joel Silver and GHOST SHIP screenwriter John Pogue spoke about their proposed adaptation of the upcoming SF novel ALTERED CARBON. The book, a twenty-fifth century hardcore cyberpunk detective thriller by first time British author Richar... 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... 
Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... E.T. Altered?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Dee Wallace Stone says that changes are being made to E.T. prior to the film's planned 20th anniversary release in 2002.While talking to syndicated columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith, Wallace revealed that a line in the film is being changed as... WB's ALTERED STATES
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-26-2004)
If you haven't seen Ken Russell's ALTERED STATES movie, then you're missing out on the best sensory deprivation tank movie ever made. Russell's 1980 film featured William Hurt in his breakout performance as a scientist obsessed with unlocking the unfathom... ALTERED STATES (1980)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)
Master of excess, director Ken Russell piled his usual visual flair upon a screenplay by Paddy Chayevsky, about hallucinogenic substances and isolation chambers that unlock a doorway into the primorial past of Dr. Edward Jessup (William Hurt), who is sear... The Return of Divi-Chan
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Well after returning home to find that an imposter had given an interview in her stead, Divi was pretty upset. As it turns out the imposter is not only someone who knows Divi well enough to impersonate her but has also caused trouble in the past. With som... Altered States
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 05-27-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Metaphysical.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Kingsgate Films.Project Phase:Script stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Fernley Phillips (Screenwriter); Greg Shapiro (Producer); based on the book by Paddy Chayefsky.Premise... ZOOLANDER Altered
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 09-17-2001)
Though its release is scheduled for next weekend, producers of Ben Stiller's ZOOLANDER have chosen to make some tweaks to the film as a result of the recent tragic events in New York.Word has it that producers have asked visual effects company Pacific Vis... Editing Anime: Why all anime fans should be concerned
by Jim Lazar (-)
Editing.
One simple word, but a word that speaks volumes. Some accept it, some curse it, some profit by it. It can be simple and innocuous as calling a rice cake a cookie to extreme and detestable as cutting large portions of video out and changing the ... Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSMichael Suby is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, achieving a degree in film scoring in May of 2000. He wrote the music to an independent science fiction epic called ABLE EDWARDS and composed the main title them... 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... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)
`During the early ‘70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to change the world for the better, and NBC wouldn`t... POTTER flicks impact imaginations
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
The Associated Press reports that kids who have seen the first HARRY POTTER movie have experienced an altered perception of the boy wizard and company when reading the books.Fifth-grader Guido Girgenti says, "After I saw the movie (last year), all I could... TREK writer Jerry Sohl dead at 88
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
VARIETY reports the death of Jerry Sohl at 88, a science fiction author and scriptwriter whose television credits included episodes of ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and THE OUTER LIMITS as well as original-series work on STAR TREK.Mr. Sohl... DOOM PATROL #13
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-09-2002)
Cliff's not having the best of days. Surrounded by kids with their own serious issues, he's feeling like a stranger in a strange land. When the other Doom Patrollers find a box with a tie clasp that Rita gave to the Chief several years before, he and the ... PLAY-MATE OF THE APES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 10-07-2002)
PLAY-MATE OF THE APES is the story of two downed astronauts and one cosmonaut who inadvertently wind up on a planet of humanoid ape creatures who miraculously speak English. As the three search the planet for aid they constantly find themselves in various... DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-22-2002)
For a little while, DIE ANOTHER DAY looks as though it's preparing to do something new with the 40-year-old James Bond film formula. While our hero has been captured and tortured often before, this is the first time he's gotten locked up for 14 whole mont... Strummer memorialized with forest
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-20-2003)
THE BBC provides coverage of U.K. environmental group Future Forests' Joe Strummer Memorial Forest, to be planted on the Isle of Skye. Strummer, who passed away last month unexpectedly, helped found the environmental organization when in the mid 90's he a... Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)
The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an... Gibson's PASSION finds distributor
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-22-2003)
Mel Gibson's controversial film about the final hours of Jesus Christ has finally found a domestic distributor. Newmarket will handle the North American roll-out of THE PASSION OF CHRIST, which is the slightly altered title that THE PASSION is now known b... Passion of the Christ, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 06-14-2004)
Genre:Historical/Religious.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Icon Entertainment/Marquis Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jim Caviezel (Jesus Christ); Monica Bellucci (Mary); Maia Morgenstern (Mary Magdalene); Francesco Cabras; Rosalinda Celentan... SPAWN REBORN
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-17-2003)
Here we have an interesting variation on McFarlane Toys' never-ending SPAWN line. Billed as "Limited-edition redecorations of six of the most interesting and visually appealing Spawn action figures from the last several years," what the SPAWN REBORN line ... ENTERPRISE - "Shockwave, Part II"
by Leo Walsh (Thu 09-19-2002)
While the Suliban prepare a captured Enterprise for destruction, Archer and Daniels attempt to find their way out of a ruined 31st Century in which the Federation never existed.ENTERPRISE begins its second season in the time-honored STAR TREK tradition, b... REVEAL #1
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-28-2002)
Dark Horse's new showcase anthology REVEAL is subtitled "Hot Comics. Hauté Talent." Hauté, in this context, is one of those made-up words, like 'shoppe', that a modicum of editorial rigor would have disallowed. The unevenness of the material in the book r... Road to Acceptance
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-29-2002)
In many other venues, as well as this one, I've often railed against the ingrained American sensibilities that relegate comics to one of the seedier alleys of the multimedia universe. While in Japan, Europe and elsewhere, comics are as respected a storyte... FARSEER
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 07-05-2002)
In the new novel FARSEER a down-on-his-luck rogue trader named Janus Darke has hit the bottom of the barrel. He used to be wealthy. He used to be powerful. Now he's just a drunk depressive. He sits around remembering when times were good, until an elf-lik... How Dean Devlin Makes A Monster
by Marc Shapiro (Mon 07-22-2002)
Today's class: How To Make A Monster Movie. Today's instructor: Dean Devlin."The opening of the movie is: Here comes the toxic waste truck, swerve to avoid the bunny, the waste spills, the spiders turn big... Done! No need for anything else. Let's move on... ENTERPRISE second season premiere set
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-02-2002)
The official STAR TREK website has revealed the return date of ENTERPRISE for season two. The wrap up of season one's cliffhanger "Shockwave Part 1," mysteriously called "Shockwave Part 2" will hit UPN at 8 p.m. on September 18. While that will be the fir... Zoinks! Like, it's Matthew Lillard!
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Tue 06-11-2002)
This summer, Matthew Lillard gets to be one of the greatest animated icons of the last two generations - a tireless crusader against evil, a dedicated crime-fighter who swings into battle with the utterance of a single battle-cry... "Zoinks!"Well, so Shag... The Music of JASON X Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-11-2002)
With the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise heading into the future with the latest installment, JASON X, opening later this month, it has fallen to the series' original composer, Harry Manfredini, to score the new tale of "Jason in Space." Today, we continue our ... From Comics2Film to Comics: YOUNG ANCIENT ONE's Rob Worley -- Part Two
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-24-2003)
Continuing from part one of my interview with YOUNG ANCIENT ONE writer Rob Worley, today we'll find out more about the biggest curve ball thrown to the Marvel comic book, that being the sudden change to turn it from a three-issue mini-series and instead b... BUFFY's new season cast pic
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-02-2002)
Here's what might be the last "new" cast pic for a new season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Rumors swirl about this being the last season of the groundbreaking genre classic, with star Sarah Michelle Gellar remaining cagey about returning in the fall of 20... Robert J. Sawyer to Host Sci-Fi Radio Show Pilot
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 09-17-2002)
The pilot for a new Sci-Fi radio show, hosted by SF author extrodinare Robert J. Sawyer (author of HOMINIDS and ILLEGAL ALIEN) will appear on Canada's CBC radio next week. Canadian fans will be able to tune into the show directly, called FASTER THAN LIGHT... DVD This Week: August 20
by John Thonen (Tue 08-20-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHELLRAISER: HELLSEEKER, which reunites stars Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence from the first film in the series, will hit video stores this October. But FANGORIA.COM recently reported that a sequel to that sequel is already in the works. Apparen... DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o... Resistance is Futile!
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-07-2002)
This summer, Sony continues its support of the aging original PlayStation console with the release of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's C-12: FINAL RESISTANCE. The game has sold well in Europe, and with 34 million PlayStation consoles in North America,... KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Wed 09-18-2002)
Who would have ever believed that Square and Nintendo would combine forces for a game? They did, and SUPER MARIO RPG is still an all-time favorite for the Super Nintendo. Square and Disney are hoping that collaborative magic will strike again with th... SHAOLIN SOCCER
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-23-2004)
Stephen Chow has been a top star in Hong Kong for many years now, starring in one crowd-pleasing comedy after another, but this blockbuster smashed all previous records for HK productions. Twenty years ago, Golden Leg Fung was an arrogant soccer star who ... Comicscape - June 1, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)
You've probably heard by now that Alan Moore has permanently dissociated himself from DC Comics, its affiliate Wildstorm, and America's Best Comics the imprint Moore started in 1998. This is significant news, and yet it's not entirely unexpected. This is... THE DEAD ZONE: The Collector
by Jason Davis (Thu 06-23-2005)
THE DEAD ZONE returns to USA sans Jeff Buckley's evocative "New Year's Prayer" under the opening titles. While Blues Saraceno's new composition certainly captures the show's sensibility, it's a bit peculiar to make such a drastic stylistic change so late... DEADWOOD - Boy the Earth Talks To
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-28-2005)
It's no mean feat to top the first season of DEADWOOD, but the second has made the first look downright banal by comparison. Over the last twelve episodes, the denizens of the titular Black Hills burg have become the most eccentric ensemble ever to appea... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Playstation 2)
by Neal "Petrodon" Leyendecker (Tue 05-14-2002)
A long time ago someone actually gave me a game for the NES with the claim, "This game is awful, you aren't supposed to shoot anyone!" After my obligatory 'Huh,' he explained that he had spent good money for a game whose major purpose was not ... There is Indeed a Doctor in the HOUSE
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-29-2005)
Mean. That's the only way to describe the comments from last week. Just mean! I thought you could have some respect for your fellow comment posters, whether FARSCAPE or STARGATE fan, but no, I was wrong. Instead, we've been reduced to name-calling, an... TRIFFIDS Music Online
by Randall Larson (Thu 10-20-2005)
While you're waiting for the long-delayed next volume in Monstrous Movie Music's series of newly recorded classic horror film music to finally appear, surf on over to their web site and taste a few tidbits from their recording of Ron Goodwin's superb scor... Superman - The Ultimate Max Fleischer Cartoon Collection
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-29-2006)
As many people know, Superman first appeared in ACTION COMICS #1 dated June, 1938. This character not only possessed super strength and speed, but he had the ability to sell a lot of comics. (It's interesting to note that the publisher thought the chara... Terminator Salvation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-28-2006)
Release Date: May 22, 2009 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: McG Screenwriter: John Brancato, Michael Ferris Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common and Jadagrace.Genre:... TRIUMPH OF THE WILL
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-01-2006)
In 1934, filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl was assigned to create a film that would document the Nazi Party's Nuremberg rally and promote its ideals. She did just that, creating a propaganda masterpiece that, unbeknownst to her at the time, would help the effort... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... STARGATE SG-1: Moebius
by Jason Davis (Sat 03-19-2005)
The teaser of "Moebius" is about death. The first two acts are about time travel. Acts three and four, well, that's another story...literally. For the eighth-season finale, the producers of STARGATE SG-1 are playing a favorite game of the science fiction ... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... 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 ... Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal
by James Stevenson (Tue 06-22-2004)
Plot:Ratchet and Clank are back to save the galaxy again. More important than the plot this time around online multiplayer. Platform:PS2Company:Sony, InsomniacStatus:Currently in developmentLatest Info:The online play was pretty cool when we played it at... METAL GEAR SOLID: THE TWIN SNAKES
by James Stevenson (Wed 03-31-2004)
When Nintendo announced that its close buddy Silicon Knights would be working with Konami and Hideo Kojima to re-create the original METAL GEAR SOLID for the GameCube, I was a bit confused. Wouldn't the time of that team (behind the excellent ETERNAL DARK... Writing ERAGON
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-19-2004)
A writer has been hired by Fox 2000 to adapt the young readers fantasy novel ERAGON into a screenplay. Peter Buchman (JURASSIC PARK III) has landed the job.The studio snapped up the rights to the book last year and has been eagerly pushing it forward, see... Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)
The death of Jerry Goldsmith last week on July 21st continues to have significant repercussions throughout the film and film music community; evidence of just how important Jerry was to the art and technique of music for motion pictures and just what an ... Greedo doesn't shoot first anymore
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-08-2004)
As the clock ticks down to the September 21 release of the STAR WARS TRILOGY on DVD, USA Today reports that the film's director, George Lucas, has once again altered the scene where novice bounty hunter Greedo confronts Han Solo in the Mos Eisley cantina.... Carnivàle: "Halliburton, NE"
by Jason Davis (Mon 02-28-2005)
"Halliburton, NE" has a hard act to follow with the preceding episode's long-awaited appearance of the mysterious Henry Scudder. That it manages to better its predecessor is a tribute to Knauf's writing, which elegantly jumps from storyline to storyline ... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: CABARET
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 02-27-2005)
In the evening, the Workshop attendees file into a theatre within the hotel, equipped with raked seating, stage, curtains and microphones. Event organizer Carmel MacPherson cautions the audience: "You realize that not a great deal of rehearsal has gone in... Giving Back to the Community
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-22-2004)
Last year, the masterminds behind the Penny-Arcade comic strip (www.penny-arcade.com) decided to give something back by running a drive to collect toys, an more importantly, videogames to send to the Seattle Children's Hospital.This year, they're back at ... Argonauts
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Action.Studio:DreamWorks Pictures/Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Michael Cooney (Screenwriter); Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay, John Baldecchi, Jason Hoffs (Produ... SAHARA author sues filmmakers
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-16-2004)
The creator of adventurer Dirk Pitt is now suing the company that is making a movie out of the character. Novelist Clive Cussler has filed suit against Crusader Entertainment yesterday alleging that the film production company had significantly altered th... GODMONSTER OF INDIAN FLATS / THE GIRL AND THE GEEK
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 11-12-2001)
As giant worms are all the rage on the cult scene thanks to TREMORS 3, the time is ripe for other oversized beasts to weasel their way into the public conscious. Something Weird Video seems to have sensed this and unleashed a behemoth whose size is matche... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... Oscars: The Final Results
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
Well, there might not have been much for genre fans to complain about going into the Oscar ceremony, but there sure was room for complaint afterward. Even with six nominations, THE SIXTH SENSE walked away from the 72 Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sc... An Interview with James Bond Screenwriter Richard Maibaum
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-03-2000)
If there was any one person who would be able to describe the world of James Bond, it would been the late screenwriter, Richard Maibaum. Beginning with the first 007 film, DR. NO, he had played an integral role in shaping the life of the super spy, having... STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE has to be one of the most frustrating near-misses in the history of SF cinema. At one time only dreamt of by the original TV show’s fan base, then reviled, ST:TMP actually isn’t the grand mess it was once thought to be. Indee... Stardate 0122.01 - Trek News: Chris-Craft, UPN Take It To the Limit
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 01-19-2001)
Everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief, not only because Voyager was on the air this week in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando, Portland and Baltimore, but because people in those cities will still have many months of ... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... THE SIXTH SENSE: Collectors Edition
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 04-04-2000)
It’s getting to the point where a DVD release that contains only a movie is unthinkable. At the very least there has to be a trailer or two, maybe some excised footage, and preferably an audio commentary. In effect, DVD has become the choice of collectors... Bruce Boxleitner: From BABYLON 5 to the OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 06-26-2000)
You knew him as Luke Macahan in the 1970s How the West Was Won mini-series, as Billy Montana in three Gambler TV movies, as Frank Buck in the short-lived 1982 series Bring ‘Em Back Alive, as the title character Tron in the Disney feature, as Lee Stetson i... SLEEPY HOLLOW on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-30-2000)
Tim Burton`s elaborate horror film, derived loosely from Washington Irving`s `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,` may have some problems in the storytelling and exposition departments, but no one would deny the effective visual scheme that creates a fairy tale ... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
With FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966), Leonard Rosenman provided one of science fiction’s most remarkable scores. Comprised mostly of non-melodic motifs, the score blends various counterpoints of coloristic tones to create a striking sound design for the corporeal... THE ROAD TO EL DORADO
by Mike Lyons (Thu 04-06-2000)
There`s a scene toward the end of DreamWorks` latest animated feature, THE ROAD TO EL DORADO, during which Miguel, one of the two con-men main characters, talks with the Chief of the South American city he`s been conning. Miguel has spent a week convincin... SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING: BOOK 1
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-27-2000)
What on Earth can I say about Alan Moore`s historic run on Saga of the Swamp Thing that hasn`t been said a thousand times already? What critical observation can I make that has not been made by far more capable pens than mine? Picking up the trade paperba... The Lady is a Vamp: Author Nancy Kilpatrick
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-29-2000)
One of few horror authors to make her reputation primarily on vampire tales and novels, Nancy Kilpatrick has been called `Canada`s Queen of the Undead.` Her vampire fiction ranges from the humorous short story to full-on erotic horror novels, and everythi... Helena Bonham Carter Reveals Loyalty for TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)
While what actress Helena Bonham Carter reveals about role in the upcoming Terminator Salvation film is exceedingly vague, it could also be decided as somewhat revealing in where her loyalties lie in the fight for the future. If you don't want to know any... Gibson Talks FX for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
The first production update last month at the new official blog passed along concept art for Terminator Salvation. Now, the guys at Warner Bros. has updated the blog once again from Visual Effects guru Charles Gibson on bringing that concept art to life t... Anime Expo - Gonzo Panel
by Jason Yeh (Tue 07-06-2004)
Date: Sunday, 7/4 at 6:30 PM
Panelists: Koichi Chigira, Range Murata, two Gonzo represenativesThe first half of this panel was basically a Q&A discussion between the Gonzo reps and Chigira and Murata. After that, the panel was opened up to questions from... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at anime in English. This time the topic of discussion is centered on Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (hereafter simply Hello Kitty), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Though this show isn't everybody's cu... Harlan Ellison Returns to THE OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-08-1999)
Too frequently in Hollywood, giving respect to the written word is a constant battle. The writer demands it. The producer withholds it. And now, Harlan Ellison, one of our best contemporary writers, has got it. After a long, tumultuous history of encounte... Directing HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, Part Two
by Edward Gross (Thu 11-18-1999)
[In Part One of our retrospective interview, Peter Hunt discussed his tenure as an editor on the first three James Bond films: DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, and GOLDFINGER. In Part Two, Hunt discusses the three remaining films on which he worked: THUNDER... SPIDER-MAN Press Conference Report (Fri 01-05-2001)
The release of the long-awaited Spider-Man movie may still be months away, but Sony Pictures Entertainment isn`t waiting until 2002 to get the PR bandwagon rolling. The studio invited dozens of journalists, including Cinescape`s own Steve Hockensmith, to ...2000: The Best Science-Fiction, Horror, & Fantasy Films
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-04-2001)
Well, the millennium ended not with a bang but a whimper—at least in theatres, that is. The year 2000 gave us numerous enjoyable, even sometimes admirable films (including Gladiator and Erin Brokovich), but in the genres of science-fiction, horror, and fa... Stardate 0108.01: Beginnings and Endings
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)
Finally, someone who understands! Trek X screenwriter John Logan told startrek.com this week that he`s a lifelong fan who went trick-or-treating in his youth dressed as Captain Kirk. `I`m a rabid fan...I`m not just doing this for the money, believe me,` e... NOW AND AGAIN:
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 10-26-1999)
Executive Producer Glenn Gordon Caron has a history of injecting more into his shows than most producers are capable of. His MOONLIGHTING of the 1980s, when it was good, was exceptional. Even when it wasn’t so hot, it still had a style unlike anything els... Horror Garage
by Denise Dumars (Fri 07-07-2000)
The appearance of a new professional magazine of horror fiction is, for fans, like a cold drink of water on a global-warming day. And if anyone is the person to drag the short horror fiction magazine kicking and screaming into the new millennium, it`s Pau... Stardate 0009.04: Felix Culpa Season
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-04-2000)
Warning! Spoilers ahead!This week my Source Who Is Often Though Not Always Right said he`d heard intimations of some of the rumors I reported a few weeks ago from the Voyager`s Delights web page, which I had dismissed as outrageous. I still find them hard... SHALLOW HAL
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-09-2001)
The filmmaking Farrelly brothers, Bobby & Peter, seem to delight in setting challenges for themselves. Last year's ME, MYSELF AND IRENE had a hero who was schizophrenic. In SHALLOW HAL, the film itself has a split personality that brings to mind the M... Final Fantasy 12
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-02-2006)
Things continue to heat up this week on the videogame side, as an avalanche of games is ready to rock your world, and your wallet. What was more surprising to me though, is that most of these are for the PSP. Perhaps Sony is helping developers to make... How Green Was My Goblin
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-31-2001)
"Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts, Covens of witches with all of their hosts, You may think they scare me, you're probably right, Black cats and goblins on Halloween night. Trick-or-treat!"poem as quoted in John Carpenter's HALLOWEENYes, ... SMALLVILLE Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
The WB TV network has released story details, to compliment those previously released photos, from the October 30th episode of SMALLVILLE, titled "Hothead."Fathers and sons come to a standoff as Clark (Tom Welling) joins the football team despite his fath... DOCTOR WHO: ROBOTS OF DEATH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-11-2001)
During his first year as producer on DOCTOR WHO in 1976, Philip Hinchcliffe managed to get the program some of the highest ratings it had ever enjoyed. His combination of science fiction and gothic horror paid off handsomely. Now with the fourteenth seaso... FANTASTIC FOUR: Two 40th Anniversary Visions
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-26-2001)
This week is a perfect time to reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Fantastic Four, and indeed, the 40th birthday of the Marvel Universe in general as well. A few days ago, just in time to commemorate this landmark in the history of the First Family of ... STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 11-29-2001)
Now that Paramount is kicking ass with some great DVD collections like their must-have GODFATHER box set, it is only fitting that one of the studio's most profitable franchisesSTAR TREKshould share the wealth. After eight rather skimpy disc releases of nu... We're Off to See the Lizard Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-30-2002)
Fred Olen Ray's directorial effort VENOMOUS is a picture about genetically altered snakes that invade a small desert town. Starring Treat Williams and Mary Page Keller, the film is yet another in Ray's long line of direct-to-video efforts. Today, in the s... Stephens Joins BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-11-2002)
Brit thesp Toby Stephens has signed on to JAMES BOND 20 in the role of the film's lead villain.Yes, Rick Yune is still playing the lead villain in the coming JAMES BOND 20, but so is Stephens. According to sources talking to the Hollywood Reporter, Yune w... ICEMAN #2 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Sat 12-29-2001)
After Bobby Drake goes to Hong Kong to discover he has a son with serious genetic problems, he's attacked by the Augmen, a group of genetically-altered children sent by his ex-girlfriend's boss to capture him. But help comes in the unlikely form of an old... THE BLACK CAT / THE FAT BLACK PUSSY-CAT
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 12-10-2001)
Beware of the black cat whether it be fat or not! For those who doubt the wisdom of those words they only need look at this latest Something Weird Video offering to be set straight. Featuring two lost "Cat-ssics" dredged out of cinema's litter box, this m... STAR WARS: TAG & BINK ARE DEAD #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 10-07-2001)
Tom Stoppard is spinning in his grave, and he isn't even dead yet. That's right folks, I'm talking about the man who wrote one of the cleverest and funniest plays in history, the brilliant ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, which interwove its events ... 10-01-01 To 10-7-01: The Return of Buffy
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-01-2001)
The networks are slowly starting to unveil their new line-ups and, well, part of me wishes they'd keep their stinkin' shows to themselves. EMERIL. BAM! It sucks.CROSSING JORDAN. I think my sister put it best. While watching the show she said, "This is tot... Stardate 0011.13: Selling Seven
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-13-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Fans of Star Trek murder mysteries, rejoice. For months now we`ve been hearing rumors that in an upcoming Star Trek: Voyager episode, Tuvok will make contact with his adult daughter and the two will solve a crime together. Now, act... RED PLANET
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 11-09-2000)
This year’s second `Mission to Mars` isn’t quite as ridiculous as the previous journey to the angry red planet, but in some ways that is a liability: without the derision factor, there isn’t as much fun, and there just aren’t enough thrills and excitement... JLA/WITCHBLADE
by James Busbee (Wed 10-04-2000)
Crossovers always seem like such a great idea. Pair up the top heroes from two different companies, toss ’em in a brawl with a couple of big-time villains, and sit back and count the sales. But while the concept seems great, too often they come across as ... ESCAFLOWNE Explained
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 09-19-2000)
As readers who`ve seen the Escaflowne dub will know, this otherworldly fantasy adventure has been somewhat altered from its original Japanese incarnation. As a Fox executive explains, it`s important to remember the new dub is aimed not at in-the-know fans... DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Inside the F/X Lair, Part 1
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 11-30-2000)
A couple of years ago, when word came down the pipeline that a Dungeons & Dragons movie was in the works, there were those of us who wondered why. Many years had passed since the early 1980s, when millions of oddball kids and fans of Lord of the Rings wer... SCARY MOVIE and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2
by John Thonen (Tue 12-05-2000)
It’s comedy week here at `Vidiocy,` as two recent hits and a largely forgotten item from the early ‘60s lead us into a week of mirth and madness. Up first, Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s release one of the year’s biggest surprise hits, Scary Movie. R... TV Tinkering
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-13-2001)
Hollywood is back working, and in the television biz, they're looking to avoid sensitive issues.As previously reported, CBS' upcoming THE AGENCY, focusing on the CIA is causing some concern given its subject matter. Now, word comes that one of the program... 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 ... Stardate 06.24.01: Summer Arrives
by Michelle Erica Green (Tue 06-26-2001)
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a whole spate of genre movies: the very successful SHREK and the less-than-exceptional EVOLUTION, ATLANTIS for the kids and TOMB RAIDER for the grownups, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS for teen-agers and DR. DOLITTLE 2 for ... GUNDAM WING OPERATION 4
by Mike O'Connell (Tue 12-12-2000)
This week`s top anime release is Gundam Wing Operation 4, which covers episodes 16 to 20 of this popular mecha series. If you haven`t caught Gundam Wing on the Cartoon Network yet or don`t know what the heck a Gundam is, then shame on you—you`re missing o... Time Trips - The Top Ten Time Travel Flicks
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)
On this holiday weekend, where everyone is traveling here or jetting off there, one lesser known vacation alternative also happens to be one of the coolest: that ever-enticing sci-fi trope, time travel. With it come the eternal questions that speak to the... "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-13-2007)
If you are a fan of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Cartoon Network Adult Swim Colon Program Show for Television, there’s probably no way in hell I can write anything here that will keep you from seeing this movie. Maybe you’ll wait for the DVD,... Sailor Moon SS Movie: Black Dream Hole
by Thomas Kinnen (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Sailor Moon The Movie Super S is the third of the Sailor Moon movies and the latest of the uncut releases in the US.
On the video side the colors were very solid. Of the three movies this one appears the best and the quality was noticeably abo... Serial Experiments Lain Vol. #1
by Dan Kuhn (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!It says something that Pioneer put a rare "16 and up" age recommendation on a series with no sex, no nudity, and no violence (pretty much). It is listed for adults because it's written on an adult level- written to be a challenge to the mind.
... Sailor Moon R Movie: The Promise of the Rose
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Damn... this is what I've been waiting for for several years: a domestically released, fully licensed subtitled version of Sailor Moon! I really make no bones about liking Sailor Moon: while I admit that the animation is somewhat limited, even ... Ranma 1/2 OVA Box Set
by Jim Lazar (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Menus: A-
Video: A
Subtitles: A-
Sound: D
Packaging: F (B- if you don't mind cardboard)
Extras: B-
Story: A
Effort: C
Overall: B
Menus: A- (due to the looping sound annoyance)
All three discs are arranged similarly: A brief title shot of Viz'... Fushigi Yugi Suzaku Box Set
by Jim Lazar (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Menus: A-
All of the discs start with the same basic main menu except for the background artwork (which corresponds to the artwork on the disc and the cardboard case). Each menu screen identifies the disc that is inserted, useful if you somehow... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Greetings to you Tenchi enthusiasts all across The Fruited Plain (and The True North Strong and Free, and The Land of the Rising Sun, and wherever else you have the Internet). The views expressed by the writer of this review may not be those of... Tenchi Muyo: Tenchi Muyo In Love
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Tenchi Muyo in Love" is one of my favorite Anime movies; right up there with "Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer" and "Kiki's Delivery Service". I consider it to be to the regular "Tenchi Muyo" series what "First Contact" is to "Star Trek: The ... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible
by luiscruz (Tue 03-16-2004)
The Review!Mission Irresistible is aptly named, as it contains six great episodes. Despite the controversy, the third episode finally makes an appearance and proves to be the weakest of the lot.
Audio:
I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voic... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by luiscruz (Sun 03-14-2004)
The Review!Thieves\' Paradise turns out to be a parody fans paradise in five amusing episodes of Lupin the Third.
Audio:
I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese language track. I... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by luiscruz (Wed 03-10-2004)
The Review!Thieves\' Paradise turns out to be a parody fans paradise in five amusing episodes of Lupin the Third.
Audio:
I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese language track. I... Dragon Ball GT Vol. #01: Baby: Affliction
by Jose S. Lopez (Sun 07-13-2003)
The Review!Dragon Ball GT, finally in America! Sadly they skipped the first fifteen episodes.
Audio:
I will be reviewing both the English and Japanese audio tracks on this DVD. The Audio seems rather impressive on the English track providing you with a... Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Gene Moy (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!This summer, FUNimation (the Dragon Ball Z people) announced it had acquired North American rights to supernatural epicYu Yu Hakusho and Ryosuke Takahashi's post-Gasaraki effort, Blue Gender. Fans quailed. Would these series meet with the same ... Kite: Liberator
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-29-2008)
What They SayThe teenage assassin Sawa discovered the man behind her parents\' deaths was her own her foster-father, the police detective Akai. She murdered him. Years later, her whereabouts are still unknown.
The story of a new killer has begun to circu... Beat BtX Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-03-2007)
What They SayCaptured by Lieutenant Fao, Tepp and X find themselves unwitting allies in a battle against his would-be assassin, Crow. Armed with a lethal whip and a deadly demeanor, Crow sets out to destroy everything in his path, including the orphan chi... Inu Yasha Vol. #50
by Luis Cruz (Tue 02-06-2007)
What They SayThe relentless attack of Princess Abi\'s bloodsucking demon birds continues, while Inuyasha and his friends race to find their nest. During their search, they hear rumors of a holy person offering safe haven for victims of the attack. Believi... Beet the Vandel Buster Vol. #1
by Justin Rich (Wed 02-14-2007)
What They SayIt is the \"Age of Darkness.\" The world is terrorized by monsters known as Vandels. Standing up against these tyrants are the Zenon Warriors, also known as \"Vandel Busters.\" A young boy, Beet, desperately wants to be a Zenon Warrior, but t... Gantz Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Fri 05-19-2006)
What They SayAs Kato struggles to maintain control, Kishimoto realizes that with her new body comes a new hope. Unfortunately, before she can act on those options, the second game begins! As a new group of players is initiated into the world of the sphere... Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-18-2006)
What They SayAlbert\'s world is totally destroyed; by his own words, The Count reveals his terrible vengeance. Mercedes, certain that The Count is her lost Edmond Dantes, is swept along with the tide of The Count\'s crushing revenge. Danglars Bank is up n... Ari Doll
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-22-2006)
What They SayMomoka secretly falls for student Nao. Nao has no girlfriend right now. Strong and brave, she always takes care of Nao's life in cold winter day. And the it is too freezing cold, Momoka decides to take a hot bath and wait for Nao's arrival. N... Wings of Rean Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-18-2007)
What They SayIt turns out that, just like Aesap, the King of Hojo, Sakomizu, is also from the Upper Realm. And he was a kamikaze pilot in the waning days of World War II in the Pacific theater. Now that he\'s acquired weapons of the Upper Realm, Sakomizu ... Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. #4 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-08-2007)
What They SayThe annual school culture festival has begun and with it comes the debut of Haruhi\'s surreal film! Who did she threaten this time to have her movie shown? More importantly what other event has she schemed up and what impact will it have on t... Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-30-2007)
What They Say Ever since Peorth came to live with Keiichi, he's wished she would return to heaven. The only way to get Peorth to leave is for Keiichi to let her grant him a real wish, but what could a guy who already lives with three goddesses possibly n... Innocent Venus Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-16-2007)
What They SayA mass of violent storms ravages the planet, and over 60 percent of the world\'s population is wiped out in an instant. What remains of life on Earth is a broken and barren existence - but in Japan, there is an exception. Here, the wealthy ru... Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-12-2007)
What They SayIn the year 2062, the world\'s two superpowers are fighting a long and brutal war. In a desperate attempt to win, pilot Kei Katsuragi is given the mission to detonate a super weapon called the Space/Time Oscillation Bomb. The bomb explodes, b... Berserk Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-17-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Jason DeAngelisAdapted by:What They SayThe evil Count uses his dark powers to transform a defeated guard captain into an inhuman horror to combat Guts, the Black Swordsman. Meanwhile, Guts\' pint-siz... XXXHolic Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Wed 06-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Anthony GerardAdapted by:What They SayWatanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuko, who claims she can help. In desperation ... Fantasia - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-28-2004)
By Paul Rouleau
It is a tradition for Montreal\'s
Fantasia film festival (http://www.fantasiafest.com) to present a solid
selection of Anime. The festival site contains summaries of the featured
movies complete with sample pictures. About t... Anime Expo - Thursday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Opening Ceremonies
The cell phone rings....I glance at the clock and see its 8:30, who dares
disturb my slumber. Its wolve, he\'s arrived at the convention and decided to
wake me up. I know who I\'m gonna lock today. After getting prepped for the... BANG ZOOM! ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS TWO UNIQUE ENGLISH SOUNDTRACKS FOR LATEST .hack//G.U. VIDEO GAMES FROM NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA (Wed 10-10-2007)
Project Aptly Demonstrates Mix Of Talent And Technology Required To Localize Highly Anticipated Release For North American Market Burbank, CA, October 10, 2007 – Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and p...ADV Films Talks November Releases (Tue 09-09-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE-PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO WILDLY POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO HOUSTON, September 9, 2003-ADV Films has s...TOKYOPOP® to Deliver Authentic Manga to Fans with Original Right-to-Left Format Launch (Mon 01-28-2002)
New Policy Maintains Artwork Integrity and Increases Release Volume LOS ANGELES - 1/28/02 - TOKYOPOP has made an unprecedented move to keep the English-language versions of manga (comic books and graphic novels) as close to their Japanese originals as po...First Teaser Trailer for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
If you're planning on watching The Dark Knight in a few days, you'll be seeing the first teaser for Terminator Salvation in theaters. But Warner Bros. has already released the official clip online in a game of beating boot leggers. The upcoming first inst... And The New T-800 TERMINATOR Is...?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
After years of debating whether Arnold would come back into the shoes of his T-800 model, the debate may be finished. The Clinton-News Record is reporting that Roland Kickinger, a former bodybuilder, will now be considered the earlier model of the Skynet ... Trade Paperback Review: Black Adam - The Dark Age
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2008)
Prior to reading the 52 series, I really had little knowledge of Black Adam as the entire Marvel Family of characters were ones that I simply never cared for. His interactions with the DC Universe certainly go back a long way and the way they brought him ... Toy Maniac: Maniac Holiday Ornaments
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-28-2008)
Each and every year the big chain retailers and department stores start getting ready for the holidays the day after Labor Day. There is however, one retailer who strikes before the summer is even over on its holiday marketing and gift giving. That retail... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Columbia Takes Flight With Patterson's MAXIMUM RIDE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
Columbia Pictures has acquired screen rights to Maximum Ride, the best-selling young adult novel series by James Patterson. The studio has hired Don Payne (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, My Super Ex-Girlfriend) to write the script. Seaside Ent... Divi-Chan Strikes Back: The Interview
by Roman Martel (Thu 03-25-1999)
3/25/99 - Well fellow Anime on DVD readers it seems that I was duped into thinking that this interview was with our beloved Divi-chan when in fact it was with an imposter who looked and acted much like her. This imposter's name is Diva and she has been ma... Hell Girl Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 03-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki EtoTranslated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:Gemma CollingeWhat They SaySHE'S COMING FOR YOU. . . .
When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midn... Zatch Bell (aka: Konjiki no Gash!!) Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Thu 01-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto RaikuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayA harrowing battle with a new foe results in a startling revelation that could offer more clues to Zatch's past! And when Kiyo goes to see a famous pop star in concert... Project Arms Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Sat 04-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayHayato Shingu must confront the horrors of his past as he, Ryo, and Takeshi return to his village, which was destroyed by Egrigori ten years... Gadirok Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Sat 04-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hwang Jeong-HoTranslated by:Simon JungAdapted by:What They SayThe fate of the crumbling Jew-Shin Empire appears hopeless! Prince Chi-Woo continues to suffer from traumatizing delusions, while Duke Geh-Ru’s sorcerers have... Ultra Maniac Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshizumi WataruTranslated by:Koji GotoAdapted by:What They SayShy Ayu Tateishi has just made a new friend at school. But this new friend, much to her surprise, is no ordinary classmate. Nina Sakura may look like a normal scho... Glass Wings Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 02-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Misuzu AsaokaTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:What They SayFragile souls and tragic fates collide in these haunting, gothic stories…
In this collection, a boy struggles with a dreaded affliction that comes between him... Eureka SeveN - Psalms of Planet- Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: BONES/Kataoka Jinsei / Art by: Kondou KazumaTranslated by:Toshi YoshidaAdapted by:T. LedeouxWhat They SayHolland and Dewey clash, and Holland is forced to confront a past that he\'d rather forget. Do Renton and Eur... Inubaka Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 02-09-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yukiya SakuragiTranslated by:Hidemi Hachitori, Honyaku Center Inc.Adapted by:Ian Reid and John Werry, Honyaku Center Inc.What They SayOn a walk to check out their new neighborhood, Lupin \"courts\" another dog while her owner ... 0/6 Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Wed 08-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youjung LeeTranslated by:Jane ChoiAdapted by:What They SayThe mysterious but tough student Narutbae develops a strange obsession with the lovely Kanghee. Meanwhile, Moolchi\'s vitamins reveal themselves to be more than meets t... Embracing Love (aka: Haru wo Daiteita) Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Thu 04-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by: Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe romantic adventures continue as Iwaki and Katou engage in a ten day sexual romp that leaves them both exhausted, and eventually effects Iwaki\'s day job as a... Tomie Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Thu 02-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Alex MizunoAdapted by:What They SayTomie is the girl you wish you could forget. She’s the one you shouldn’t have touched, shouldn’t have smiled at, shouldn’t have made mad. She&... Teknoman Collection Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-06-2006)
What They SayThe year is 2087, and humanity is about to lose its position as the dominant life form on planet Earth. An endless swarm of biomechanical beings known as the Venomoids descends from space. Earth\'s Space Knights are no match for the Venemoid ... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Luis Cruz (Sun 03-19-2006)
What They SayWith both PLANT and Earth Forces entering a state of uneasy truce, the world has once again found itself at peace. Yet for some, the war has never ended. Shin Asuka, a coordinator who lost his entire family during the Battle of Orb, now fight... STUCK
by Warren Curry (Thu 05-29-2008)
Director Stuart Gordon perhaps will always be best known for 1985's cult horror classic Re-Animator. This, of course, is a testament to how revered his feature debut is in certain circles, but also speaks to the fact that nothing he's done since has ... Bryce Howard Taking Over in TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-02-2008)
We have a new leading lady to take over as John Connor's wife, Kate Connor, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade is reporting that Bryce Dallas Howard (The Village, Spider-Man 3) will be taking over the role exited by Charlotte Gainsbourg in Terminator ... TERMINATOR Trilogy Begins Production
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
And they're off! Warner Bros. has passed along a press release saying that production has officially launched for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the first installment of a new trilogy starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Bale is central ... Robotech Retrospective
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Sat 02-09-2008)
Thinking back to cartoons from the 1980s puts you in grave danger of breaking down under the pull of nostalgia and weeping while your boss watches in alarm. We were impressionable creatures as kids. Though we might be uncomfortable to admit it now, how ma... SUPERHERO Spoof Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-31-2008)
Since Meet the Spartans won last weekend at the box office against Rambo (see my Sunday box office report for more), it's only fitting that a trailer has popped up online for another spoof. This latest one is called SUPERHERO MOVIE, written/dire... Magister Negi Magi to be Censored (Wed 02-25-2004)
According to information posted at Ken Akamatsu\'s diary site, he let it be known that some aspects of the Negi Magi manga for US publication were being toned down, such as breasts being covered up by hair or towels (as Akamatsu doesn\'t draw the nipple t...Magister Negi Update (Fri 02-27-2004)
Dallas Middaugh from Del Rey updated the forums this afternoon with a surprisingly quickly turn of events after the initial reporting earlier this week about the Magister Negi manga being altered in the first volume for artwork:NEGIMA, Volume 1: Magister ...Escaflowne the Movie DTS Limited Edition (Sun 03-31-2002)
What They SayEscaflowne the Movie is based on the TV Series by Shoji Kawamori titled ?Vision of Escaflowne?. An adventure for Hitomi, a young girl transported to the planet of Gaea, where she must use her powers of precognition to help save a kingdom, ove...Serial Experiments Lain Volume 4 (Sun 03-17-2002)
What They Say“I’ll delete myself and reset everyone’s memory.” Who am I? The question is asked over and over again throughout the noise. Lain destroys her own creator and loses her best friend, now Lain must decide what to do. Shou...X (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayAt the millennial edge, the concluding battle for humanity’s future is staged. Kamui Shirou’s destiny has been decided as he returns to Tokyo to face his ultimate challenge. The Dragons of Heaven, defenders of the Earth, stand rea...Burn Up W (-)
What They SayThe Review!Burn-Up W is a perfect example of the silly comedy anime genre, ranging between slapstick and fan service with ease. One of Madman Entertainment’s first locally authored discs, this also serves as a good example of how they&#...RANT: Have You Ever Had a Friend...
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 01-21-2008)
I had an experience this weekend that I’m sure isn’t that uncommon but it annoyed me so much I have to get it off my chest and see if you guys have had the same experience. Have you ever had a friend that just acted so obsessed over a tel... Fox Greenlights JJ Abrams' FRINGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-05-2007)
A new show mixing elements of The X-Files, The Twilight Zone and Altered States led by Lost executive producers JJ Abrams and Bryan Burk? With that kind of question being obvious, Fox has now greenlit the 2 hour pilot of FRINGE with a budge... DVD for make benefit Borat
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-06-2007)
I’ve been browsing through the box office lists lately, and I’m finding a few surprises in the rift between fact and perception. For example, Snakes on a Plane is commonly considered to be one of last year’s big failures. But did you... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... "Kissing Sin"
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 02-23-2007)
Early this past January Mania took a look at Full Moon Rising, the first book of Keri Arthur’s new paranormal romance Riley Jensen Guardian series. Arthur dishes out the second installment, Kissing Sin, as a precursor to Tempting Evil’s re... "Blitz: The League"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 02-12-2007)
This ain’t your daddy’s game of football, for better and worse. The Blitz series has been around for many years, mainly starting in the arcades and migrating to the home console. Their claim to fame was originally over the top gameplay, whi... "SEGA Genesis Collection" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Sun 11-26-2006)
Mania's recent contest, a giveaway of SEGA Genesis Collection for the PS2, has run it's course and the winners have been selected.The winners are:JeremyTravisJoshuaDeveloped by Backbone Entertainment, SEGA Genesis Collection features over 30 titles includ... Super Sentai Action Hour!
by Janet Houck (Thu 03-22-2007)
Today, we look at a staple of Japanese live-action TV. Super Sentai and other tokusatsu shows are not my own cup of tea; I was born a little too late to enjoy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on TV, and I just find the whole thing goofy. Regardless, this ... Appleseed Theatrical Review
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-17-2004)
With a movie like Appleseed, I have to really preface any comments made on it by simply being upfront in stating that not only do I have a "Shirow Tolerance" as said by a friend of mine, but I have a "Shirow Adoration". Now, that doesn't mean I'm blinded,... A 7th RESIDENT EVIL 3 Clip Hits
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
It seems that Sony/Screen Gems wants to give away a lot of information pertaining to the story of RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION. This latest clip they've released gives away a spoiler plot detail but the studio has released it to MSN Video in any case, the 7t... Warner Sends INVASION Clips Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
Warner Bros has been kind enough to send along clips to their next horror film, THE INVASION, which is about to hit theaters next weekend. The film is a update/remake of the horror classic, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, starring Nicole Ki... Calling You (Pop Novel)
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 06-25-2007)
If the novel adaptation of Calling You is any indication, Tokyopop's Pop Novel line is on the road to significant improvement. Previous publications like Trinity Moon and Scrapped Princess adapted enjoyable manga adventures into novel format, but the juve... No Cars Go
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 05-23-2007)
When the people of the world share their myths and culture, it builds a bridge across cultural gaps and stereotypes. That's part of the fun of writing about anime and manga for Mania; I've learned a number of things about Japanese culture, and I hope othe... Sailor Moon Vol. #06: Adventure Girls!
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)
What They SayThe craziness never stops when you\'re the defenders of the planet, so when a new enemy arrives it\'s just business as usual for the Sailor Scouts. Of course, that doesn\'t mean Serena and the gang can\'t TRY to live normal lives, but every t...