... Howard's APOLLO13 is a natural. Everyone knows the ending, but we dread going through the frightening adventure, especially since its probable the general public had no idea how bad things really became.Opening on a documentary piece recalling the di...
VARIETY reports a successful initial run for the inaugural IMAX DMR conversion project, Universal/Imagine's APOLLO13, directed by Ron Howard, and starring Tom Hanks. Following an opening weekend revenue report of $200,625, sales continued strongly throug...
In a press conference attended by CINESCAPE's own Anthony C. Ferrante, director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks talked about this summer's re-release of APOLLO13 on IMAX screens across the country. In joking about the prevalence of big movies (GLADIATOR, M...
In a press conference attended by CINESCAPE's own Anthony C. Ferrante, director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks discussed this summer's re-release of APOLLO13 on IMAX screens across the country. In joking about the prevelance of big movies (GLADIATOR, MATR...
Universal Pictures is having APOLLO13 go where THE MATRIX, JURASSIC PARK 3 and GLADIATOR have gone before, and that's IMAX theaters across America. But unlike those releases, which just projected those films in their 35mm formats on the giant IMAX screen...
A few days ago, we heard word that filming was ready to begin this week on the set of Yonge Street in Toronto for the upcoming installment of THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Superhero Hype has now provided some photos of some shots from last night's chaos from ...
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ...
... set. (O) APOLLO13: The Real Story (Spacecraft) 3-disc set. (O) APOLLO 16: Journey to Descartes (Spacecraft) 6-disc set. (O) APOLLO 17: End of the Beginning (Spacecraft) 6-disc set. (O) THE A-TEAM Season 3 (Universal) All 25 episodes on three flipper ...
...om Brick (Apollo13) Price and CGI work from Foundation Imaging, both working for free in hopes of being involved in any future project the trailer might yield. However Foundation Imaging landed a major effects job (MUPPETS IN SPACE) and had to back ou...
...g with,
APOLLO13 (BRAVO, 8:00pm PST)
Ron Howard’s award winning telling of the Apollo13 mission featuring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, and Ed Harris.
Saturday
CAST AWAY (ABC, 8:00pm PST)
Tom Hanks plays a Fed Ex man stra...
...ersion of Apollo13. What? Battle Athletes? OK, so they love retro in the 50th century. That's cool. Another thing that struck me was the distinctly Japanese feel to the University Satellite with the cherry blossoms and the dress of the Satellite's hea...
...OF ZORRO, APOLLO13, and LEGENDS OF THE FALL and serves as a good intro to Horner's endeavors. While the original versions are almost always preferred over these concert performances, especially when they are all readily available (and there are no pr...
...t Howard (APOLLO13), Ellie Cornell (HALLOWEEN 4) and Jonathan Cherry (FINAL DESTINATION 2). Prochnow plays a boat captain who transports a group of young adults over to a island only to find that the dead are waiting for them. The kids weekend rave ...
...ll hit.
APOLLO13 (BRAVO, 8pm PST)Ron Howard�s Oscar nominated retelling of the events surrounding the launch of the Apollo13 ship starring Tom Hanks.
DOCTOR WHO (SCIFI, 8pm PST) "The Age of Steel"The conclusion of a story started in l...
... TITANIC, APOLLO13, CASPER, TOY STORY, and numerous others. Reunited with the Wachowskis on THE MATRIX, Davis found himself having to figure out what kind of music to provide to a film that he found visually and intellectually groundbreaking. Fortu...
...previous (APOLLO13, RANSOM, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, A BEAUTIFUL MIND), it has resulted in a compelling musical score, rich in emotional flavors and honest poignancy.Hans Zimmer's scores THE LAST SAMURAI (released next week on Elektra 62932-2) ...
...t Howard (APOLLO13), Ellie Cornell (HALLOWEEN 4) and Jonathan Cherry (FINAL DESTINATION 2). Prochnow plays a boat captain who transports a group of young adults over to a island only to find that the dead are waiting for them. The kids weekend rave ...
...board the Apollo13 rocket!
Marin goes to Brigadoon carrying her three ampoules with her, and they immediately reach trouble at Brigadoon as various forces try to stop Marin for reaching the core city of Brigadoon, where the ritual of Pasca can take p...
There\'s quite a few titles out this week as you can see from the list below. Please do note that the Gunbuster vs Diebuster movie is a dot-anime exclusive and the general retail edition is scheduled for 01/08/2008.
Release Date
Title Nam...
Viz Media\'s release of the Golgo 13 is causing some bit of confusion among readers and we wanted to help clarify a bit since it\'s not readily apparent by the first volume released. Golgo 13 has something like 137 volumes released in Japan since it first...
What They SayIndestructible to his enemies and irresistible to his women, the profession assassin code-named GOLGO 13 is shrouded in mystery and anonymity.
If you\'re on his hit list... you\'re already dead.
Always hired on his reputation alone, GOLGO ...
The light week that was last week was but the quiet before the storm as this week really starts in earnest with the kinds of weeks to expect as we go into the holiday season next month:
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What They SayCode Name: Golgo 13 - Professional assassin.
Target: Queen Bee - leader of a dissident South American liberation army.
Mission: Terminate the infamous Queen Bee before she kills a high profile presidential candidate
Problem: Queen Bee i...
What They SayGolgo 13: the world’s most notorious assassin is on another dangerous mission!! The Professional is back in action, this time on DVD! He’s a James Bond 007 type, but without the conscience, cold and suave, a real lady-killer…...
What They SayWhen the Shadow Angels invade after 12,000 years of slumber, humanity is held captive by fear and sheer alien dominance. Eleven years after the Great Catastrophe decimated the world, most of those left alive are scavengers, dirty and starving...
The Review!Golgo 13 is what most consider to be the most man-y among men in anime. This OAV series was released fifteen years after the original movie debuted in Japanese theaters. For an OAV made in 1998, I must admit I was impressed at how well it was a...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saitou Takawo Translated by:Priscilla YimAdapted by:What They SaySUPERGUN
In 1991, UN inspectors found the incomplete Project Babylon - a cannon capable of hurling a shell 600 miles. In 1997, the Clinton administration learns...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saito Takawo Translated by:Kenichiro YogiAdapted by:Kenichiro YogiWhat They Say1998: Security on Virginia\'s death row has never been tighter, as ex-CIA agent Henry Michael prepares for his fate. But if a lethal injection awai...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saito TakawoTranslated by:Priscilla YimAdapted by:What They Say1989: Tiananmen Square. In a matter of hours, the People\'s Liberation Army will massacre the students of the Chinese democracy movement. But one person will die f...
DC Driect's 13" Deluxe figures get their latest addition with a classic image of the Dark Knight. While the figure maintains the quality of the earlier members of the series, Batman hasn't translated as well as some of the others. The gray spandex shows t...
It seems that director Eli Roth is dropping his R-rating fetish and entering the world of PG-13 sci-fi action films, reports Reuters. The director is finishing a sci-fi spec, aimed at the family crowds, that is somewhere between Cloverfield and Transforme...
What They SayIndustrial Tycoon Leonard Dawson has always had the world at his feet, until the day is shattered with the brutal assassination of his son, the heir to all his fortune. With riches beyond belief, Dawson seeks vengeance against the hitman that...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saito TakawoTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They Say1994: Nelson Mandela, after 27 years in prison, has just become president of South Africa. But with deadly enemies both white and black, Mandela t...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takao SaitoTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They Say1976: When congressional hearings expose a CIA chemical warfare program, Golgo is tasked to destroy the evidence on a hellish Pacific island - wher...
JAKKS Pacific has had an enormous amount of success with the WWE license and early last year they acquired the license of the Rocky film franchise. Capitalizing on the film’s sixth release Rocky Balboa an action figure line was planned with each ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saitou ProTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They Say1996: Okinawa, Japan\'s smallest prefecture, holds 75 percent of the U.S. military presence in Japan. When a Self-Defense Force officer is murdered ...
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus
HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...
In 1988, Tom Hanks starred in BIG, a movie about a child whose wish causes him to become adult overnight. 13 GOING ON 30, which has more or less the same premise, begins in 1987, when 13-year-old Jenna Rink has a disastrous party during which she is humil...
The start of the last round of big releases are gearing up for this coming week with some good shows sadly coming to an end:
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Studio
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MSRP
12/13/2005
After Cla...
Oh, what a lovely busy week this is going to be...
Title Name
Studio
Run Time
Volume
MSRP
Date
Brigadoon Vol. #1
TOKYOPOP
125 min.
1/6
29.99
05/13/2003
&n...
TALL TAILS is an anthropomorphic fantasy adventure with sorcery, kidnapping, and honor set in a furry medieval world. Why furry? Well, the populace are bipedal, mostly civilized animals, such as wolves, tigers, horses, and hedgehogs. The characters and st...
This week is the kind of week where there\'s practically something for everyone with its diversity:
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06/13/2006
Bible Black: New Testament Vol. #2...
While talking to CINESCAPE's Anthony C. Ferrante, director John Carpenter revealed that a remake of his ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 is in the works. It looks like it also won't be in English, as Carpenter says, "I think they are going to make it in France. The...
DC Direct announced this week the LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE Collector Figure, which will go on sale July 26, 2006. The figure of Lex is a realistically proportioned, 1/6-scale figure. This deluxe collector figure includes a ray gun and a display stand. It wil...
Matthew Lillard, who plays an empath in a very haunted house in the upcoming 13 GHOSTS, has been talking about the movie.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Lillard gave his impression sof the film's spirits, saying, ""I saw all of them. They are all along the li...
Rick Remender and his team wrap up their 13-issue epic of vampires on the high seas. While they’re hardly the first entry into the “vampirates” subgenre, they’ve managed to craft a tale with historical resonance and a dist...
This special edition boxed set of 12" collectible figures of Apollo and Starbuck from the classic 1978 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TV series is limited to only 500 sets. The set is based on the "Experiment in Terra" episode in which the two main characters are e...
The trailer for the upcoming film Ocean's 13 has made it's way online via AOL.You can view it here.In the film, Danny (George Clooney), Rusty (Brad Pitt), Linus (Matt Damon) and the rest of their merry band of heist-pullers are back in 'Ocean's 13,' and t...
As strange as it seems, this first appeared in yesterday's edition of the Sunday Mail and has since made its way online to various outlets. Warner Bros wants to "tone down" Tim Burton's adaptation, SWEENEY TODD, to a PG-13 Rating. The film --sta...
According to the American Film Institute, he's the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three "Indiana Jones" movies debut as individual Sp...
It\'s been over a year since their last new release and the only new thing this year or even on their radar, but we\'ve got a look at the 11/01/2005 release of Golgo 13: The Professional from Urban Vision.
The Review!Thirteen volumes of Rurouni Kenshin. Unless you do you web browsing from under a rock, you must be aware of this series in some way or another.
Menus. Media Blasters provides more of the same, with the same basic interface. You get liner ...
The Review!The top secret agent is back. Professional assassin by day and professional lover by night, Duke Togo is back on the job and what a job it is. Once again Golgo is called to save the world but this time personal feelings come into play as our ki...
According to Variety, David Paymer has been added to the all-star cast of OCEAN's 13. He will join George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin and Don Cheadle to name a few.The film will follow the continuing criminal exploits of Danny Ocean and ...
Greg is taking a look at one of the later volumes in this special run release from Viz Media with their December 2007 title Golgo 13 Vol. #12 by Takao Saito.
The folks at MVM have put out another one of their darker and more violent releasese this month with the 08/02/2004 release of Golgo 13: Queen Bee, newly reviewed by Dani Moure.
After abandoning my first draft (consisting of the word "sexy" written 250 times), I'm at a loss to say something about this figure that isn't immediately obvious just by looking at it. The latest in DC Direct high-end 18" figures, Lex Luthor is the jewel...
A new genre show may be hitting the SCI-FI Channel soon after the network greenlit the pilot for WAREHOUSE 13, says Variety. The two-hour pilot will center on two F.B.I agents in charge of a top-secret storage facility in South Dakota. It's...
The TWO-FACE 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Action Figure from DC Direct will released on September 27, 2006.As the newest edition to DC Direct's realistically proportioned 1:6 scale figures, the former D.A. and criminal mastermind comes alive. This deluxe c...
There's never been a more potent, more dazzling moment in the memory of Spider-fans than that first amazing meeting between Peter Parker and Mary-Jane Watson. When John Romita's curvy creation crooked her hand and uttered the immortal words, "Face it Tige...
DC Direct will release their BATMAN 13" Deluxe Collector Figure this October.The 13" figure includes four different stylized batarangs and a stand to display the figure. It comes packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.It will be priced...
Halcyon Co. aims to deliver Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins as a PG-13 movie to Warner Bros. for release on May 22, 2009. The "Terminator" series is one of the highest-grossing R-rated franchises of all time, with the first three films ...
DC Comics and WildStorm Productions will relaunch GEN13 in July with a #0 issue that will cost just 13 cents. The 32-page preview issue includes a new 12-page story that lays the foundation for Gen13's rebirth, courtesy of the creative team of the upcomi...
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)...
Lucky 13 Black Cat CandleEver burn a Lucky 13 Black Cat candle? You can get them at your local occult supply store or any hipster shop in, say, Silverlake, Santa Monica, or Los Feliz (all California, natch). I get them at Botanica St. Anthony in old downt...
This is a pretty varied week with a number of interesting new titles coming out:
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Studio
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Volume
MSRP
Date
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Perfect Collection
ADV Films
650 min....
Recently Revolution Studios' and Columbia Pictures held the premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California.13 GOING ON 30 is the story of Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) who just wants to be pretty and popular. On the eve of h...
Back in 1976, John Carpenter (prior to hitting legend status with HALLOWEEN) made a very low-budget actioner entitled ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, about a handful of cops and their prisoners joining forces to fend off an attack on a station house by an army of...
Wow seems like theres more DVDs every week. Lets get to em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis weeks spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ...
John Leguizamo and Maria Bello are in negotiations to join the cast in the remake of ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13. If the pair close their deals they will join Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne and Drea de Matteo in the action-thriller, scheduled to start filming...
Mid-month and we get an interesting array of titles both classic and new:
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Studio
Run Time
Volume
MSRP
Date
Birth
ADV Films
85 min.
1/1
24.98
07/13/2004
...
Majestic Studios announces the release schedule for the first two 1/6th scale collectible figures from the Sci-Fi Channel's new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series. Captain Lee Adama, known as 'Apollo' to his flight team, and, of course, the giant hulking metalli...
What They SayAt the end of destiny, after light and darkness have smeared into a dim, grey haze surrounding your every thought where will peace be found? When harsh lessons wrapped in blood and tears are learned and the journey has spread over eons and fa...
FUNimation has let loose with some November and December listings including a huge number of repricings and box sets due out on 11/13/2007:Beck Vol. #4 - 100 minutes - $29.98 - 11/06/2007 Beck Vol. #5 - 100 minutes - $29.98 - 12/18/2007 Case Closed: 14th ...
Man, I am so sick and tired of all these reality dating shows.They're just so freakin' terrible. THE BACHELOR, THE BACHELOR 2, THE BACHELORETTE, BACHELORETTES IN ALASKA, JOE MILLIONAIRE and so on and so on: All of them are evil shows.First of all, the peo...
As anticipated, RED DRAGON is still at the top of the box office with ALABAMA and GREEK WEDDING hanging tough. BROWN SUGAR and TRANSPORTER made solid debuts, while KNOCKAROUND GUYS fought to stay in the top ten its first week in distribution.Here's how th...
Even though there was plenty of fresh meat at theaters this weekend, RED DRAGON still managed to gobble up the lion's share of the box office. ALABAMA still is sweet for audiences, hanging onto second, while newcomers BROWN SUGAR and TRANSPORTER made thei...
OPINIONBefore we start, my apologies for stating that 1602 was coming out last week. I am an idiot. We knew this. Anyway...A few weeks ago, my comment that casting a black actor as the Kingpin in the DAREDEVIL movie promoted stereotypes rather than creati...
20th Century Fox TV has signed Matthew Lillard to star in the drama pilot 13 GRAVES. Dominic Sena will direct from a script by J.H. Wyman.Lillard will play an ex-treasure hunter whose search for his missing brother puts him in the hunt for Spanish conquis...
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 ...
Most COMICSCAPE readers know that I don't care as much for Joss Whedon's writing as the rest of the human race. I usually find his work a bit too coy and clever in its self-awareness. However, I'd heard positive things about his run on ASTONISHING X-MEN a...
More often than not, Garth Ennis's efforts on THE PUNISHER break my heart. Besides Alan Moore, Frank Miller, and all of the obvious choices, Ennis is probably my favorite contemporary comic book writer. And, to boot, Frank Castle is probably my favorite c...
OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t...
Reports have surfaced at Hollywood North Report that original BATTLESTAR GALACTICA cast member Richard Hatch has met with new GALACTICA writer/producer Ronald D. Moore about creating a part for him on the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series. According to unco...
As the preliminary figures suggested, FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING held on to its top spot for the fourth week in a row, with A BEAUTIFUL MIND close behind.In the final tally, RINGS took in $16,201,260 with MIND in second place with $15,220,705.Newcomers to the...
HOLY GRAIL packagingOf course, Sideshow's teaming with Weta Collectibles has yielded some of the most handsome LORD OF THE RINGS movie products out there. Weta Workshop of New Zealand is in fact the company responsible for the props, armor, make-up and so...
Another damned car. Spider-Man doesn't need a car!A Spider-Man playsetClick here to check out page 14 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
On Tuesday, June 13th, Anchor Bay Entertainment will release CEMETERY MAN on DVD. The DVD will be an anamorphic wide screen transfer with a SRP of $19.98.Directed by Michele Soavi, Cemetery Man stars Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's Wedding and the voice ...
The Tom Strong family Tom Strong himself, his daughter Tesla, a younger version of himself, and six foot tall talking rabbit Warren Strong come together for the first time to battle the evil Paul Saveen, Earth's deadliest science-villain! Saveen has fie...
I'm sure you've noticed by now how certain superheroes in the DCU have virtual "families" surrounding them. Hell, DC even published books titled SUPERMAN FAMILY and BATMAN FAMILY for the longest time, and even though those particular heroes' nuclear famil...
Bet you didn't know that when they weren't being trounced by their requisite arch-foe, the super-villains of the Marvel Universe have a little place all their own where everybody knows their name. It ain't Cheers, but it is a safe haven where costumed cri...
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...
SOJOURN #13 by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 08-03-2002)
Before I talk about what a solid piece of work this latest issue of SOUJOURN is from a narrative point of view, let me just say this - my God, what production! Even when I've been less than favorable to CrossGen's line of comics, I've always admitted up f...
So, the networks are announcing their new fall schedules this week.I've got a couple of shows whose fate I'm really concerned about, but I learned a long time ago that the shows I love are usually the ones that get cancelled.For every SIMPSONS that surviv...
So, you wanna start taking bets on which new TV show will be the first to get the boot?The first two weeks of the new TV season are over and this is usually when the networks start realizing that maybe some of their new shows aren't as great as they thoug...
What They SayIn the 21st century, the evil organization Galactor has its sights set on global conquest. Their use of tyrannical terrorism and high-tech mayhem has the world in the clutches of fear.
The only thing standing in the way of complete global do...
What They SayAt the end of destiny, where will peace be found? The brothers Elric will consider the answers that are left once the Philosopher\'s Stone has guided their saga to its end. True sacrifice, the deep love of family, the cruel truths of life and...
What They SayA puppet-like mamodo called Kedo and his human partner Dr. Riddles appear and challenge Kiyo and Zatch to battle a group of super-powered beings called the Majestic Twelve. But the battle is not at all what they expected!
Contains episodes 4...
What They SayThe splendid ninja, Rock Lee, must face the formidable Gaara of the Sand! With his mentor Guy cheering him on, Rock Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? And as the prelimaries to the Chunin Exam draw ...
COSMIC CATFIGHTS ON DVD!
The Complete Shamanic Princess DVD & Sprite DVD
Available February 13th
NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on
DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the magical action/adventure
"The ...
viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring...
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...
It’s origin time and we get to know what motivates Joseph and makes him who he is, as well as a good tease for more to come.
What They Say:
Amanda takes the injured Joseph to a ruined church. There, Amanda learns of Joseph’s past, about his ...
What They SayEmotions boil over as Sana is faced with some harsh realities. Takeshi is in the hospital, but Sana is led to believe he is on the road to recovery. In reality, his days are numbered. Sana isn\'t dealing with any of it very well, when a tragi...
What They SayAs the Negamoon\'s attacks on the city continue, Rini comes to a decision. The time has come for her to lead Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts back into the future Crystal Tokyo to confront the evil Prince Diamond and his Dark Crystal! But fi...
What They SayThe Power of One’s Own Star! Without the power to use the Clow Cards, Sakura must discover a new method of using her magic and her new staff. But will she be able to do this while being attacked by Eli’s traps: a possessed piano, ...
What They SayAs the valiant band of freedom fighters led by Scott Bernard makes its way to Reflex Point, they encounter evidence of a world they never knew. Allegiances are strained as the end game is sight. The real drama of these episodes revolves aroun...
What They SayEevee Evolve!
When young Mikey isipressured byihis big brothersito evolve his Eevee before it\'s ready, it isiupito Ash, Pikachu andifriendsito teachia Pokemon lesson. Then, Snorlax takesia napiin theispring that suppliesia town with water! ...
What They SayKoga, leader of the Wolf-Demon tribe, kidnaps Kagome for her ability to spot the shards of the sacred jewel. Dragged into the war between the Wolf-Demons and the so-called Birds of Paradise, Kagome is in danger and must be saved by Inuyasha a...
What They SayIppo is eager to return to the ring., but Chief Kamogawa\'s trainingemphasizes solely on defense. Facing his tough opponent fromThailand, Ippo develops his own fighting style that combines bothoffense and defense. The bell rings, determined ...
What They SayThe battle of the Eight-Sixes has begun and not only do Tak and Wataru dash down the treacherous mountain roads but they race up it as well. It’s a grueling clash of two warriors with neither willing to give an inch. Tak, thrilled by hi...
What They SayAs the Negamoon\'s attacks on the city continue, Rini comes to a decision. The time has come for her to lead Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts back into the future to confront the evil Prince Diamond and his Dark Crystal! But first the Sailor...
Unlike another long-delayed issue that came out last week, the conclusion to Mark Millar and Marvel’s Ultimates 2 proves itself more than worth the wait. And, unlike that other book, it feels more like a love letter to the optimism of Marvel&rs...
THE SIMPSONS took the top two spots in the ratings last week with the special Sunday, 7-8 p.m. presentation towering over all other comers. The fading X-FILES and the freshmen hit ALIAS came in not so close behind, while two showings of 24 and a rer...
Though THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING took the weekend top spot for the fourth week in a row, A BEAUTIFUL MIND wasn't all that far behind.This last weekend, FELLOWSHIP pulled in an estimated $16.15M followed by MIND with $15.8M.Meanwhil...
By the time you read this I will have broken any New Year's resolutions I made.Yeah, I know it's only been a week. I assure you, they were all broken by Jan. 1 at 5 p.m.Hello? Have we met? I'm Ms. No Will Power. Good to meet you.I'm no different than anyo...
Warner Bros. has released a number of images from their soon to be released 13 GHOSTS. The coming film, which stars, Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, and F. Murray Abraham, is a remake of William Castle's 1960 comedi...
Delayed from last year (both the film and the figure), good old Jason Voorhees from the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies returns - in new and improved techno-form - later this year in JASON X.Based on a new film called THE TOOTH FAIRY comes this creepy figure calle...
Dinosaurs ruled the airwaves in last week's ratings. The second two installments of DINOTOPIA ran strong, as did the network premiere of Disney's DINOSAUR (on ABC, of course). The final episode of THE X-FILES shot up to the 31st rank over all, beating out...
What a difference $200,000 makes in the world of cinema spin. Jennifer Lopez set a new box office record for opening with MAID IN MANHATTAN cleaning up at $18.7 million, (compared to $17.5 with THE CELL in 2000). Only 200k behind the up-and-coming Latina ...
It's that time of year again, boys and girls. Time to start thinking about stuffing your face with candy, stepping into the obligatory costume and tuning into THE SIMPSONS for their annual fright fest. To help get you in the mood, FOX has released images ...
Newcomers BARBERSHOP and STEALING HARVARD join the top ten this week at numbers one and five respectively, with MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING continuing the party at number two. Last week's number one splash, SWIMFAN, takes a dive to fourth, while ONE HO...
Shannon Elizabeth is addressing how the Ghost Viewer gimmick concocted by William Castle for the original 1960 13 GHOSTS will be altered for the coming remake from Dark Castle.While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist, Cindy Pearlman, Elizabeth reveale...
Reese Witherspoon's LEGALLY BLONDE looks to have surprised everyone, coming out of the pack to take this mid-summer weekend's top box office spot with an estimated $20.35M, followed by THE SCORE, with $19M. Last week's top spot holder, CATS & DOGS lan...
Some good titles are making it into the mix this week along with several collections that will bring a few folks up to speed on a series:
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Studio
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03/13/2007
&n...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE
HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...
It looks like my near-mini vacation of releases is coming to an end this week as there are several new titles coming out:
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Brigadoon Vol. #5
TOKYO...
So, you love independent film, but dont live anywhere near a city big enough to support an art house theater. Guess youre screwed, right? Wrong! Now you can see many of the freshest indie hits that folks are raving about in art houses right in your own ...
Every year I get into the same spirit once December rolls around. Heck, it usually comes on much earlier – that certain special feeling one gets when everyone begins to hustle around cheerily shopping and decorating their houses and/or cubicles ...
Aquarion or Genesis of Aquarion is the product of Shôji Kawamori, the man who created Vision of Escaflowne as well as much of the Macross series. Aquarion is yet another giant Mecha series that ran for 26 episodes on TV Tokyo in 2005. This...
Some higher quality photos of the Yonge Street set have appeared for THE INCREDIBLE HULK courtesy of Superhero Hype. They give the viewer a better understanding of what exactly is going down in Harlem in the next film between Abomination (Tim Roth) and Hu...
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ...
Henrietta Hunter, Europa's hottest pop star, is bumped off by the ruling class for reasons known only to them - and perhaps to Henrietta, who has returned from the dead. She's also a mutant of some sort, which is why X-Statix has been dispatched to rescue...
While still months away from the series premiere, nearly two-thirds of all online genre reporting has been focusing on ENTERPRISEthe STAR TREK series that apparently will not have the words "Star Trek" in the title. According to reports at Ain't It Cool N...
What They SayDuring the past year of Yusuke Urameshi’s life the troubled teen has died, been resurrected, fought with and against strange demons, and entered a sinister competition where the penalty of losing is death! Yusuke only hopes that his exp...
What They SayAt the end of destiny, where will peace be found? The brothers Elric will consider the answers that are left once the Philosopher\'s Stone has guided their saga to its end. True sacrifice, the deep love of family, the cruel truths of life and...
What They SayStage 4: God Planet Quent V.1 - At the center of the Astragius Galaxy lies the mysterious planet Quent. Once, it was the cradle of the greatest civilization in the history of the known universe. But, 3,000 years ago, the Quentians accidentall...
What They SaySojiro, a young boy, stands beside the bodies of his murdered family. He holds a bloody sword in his hands, and lets the warm rain wash over his face. He is smiling pleasantly. Kenshin Himura, sworn to defeat the evil Shishio, has only one ob...
What They SayThe Review!The final installment of You?re Under Arrest brings out the best of the series and then caps it off with pure fanservice.
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For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. Both ...
What They SayLong ago, an evil magician used his powers to bring a statue to life - creating the terrible monster, Hirudegarn! It was only through the use of two magic whistles that Hirudegarn was defeated and peace retuned to the galaxy. Two courageous b...
In the aftermath of Magneto's destruction of the Xavier Institute, Danielle, Shan, and Rahne try to decide what they will do next. Their old teammates Sam, Roberto, and Amara soon join them, and just in time - Donald Pierce has escaped from prison, and th...
What They SayThe Review!Lupin drops down to just five episodes for this batch of episode that remain unconnected and don\'t have quite the spark of some other recent collectionsg.
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For our primary review, we listened to this disc in its original l...
What They SayIn the lucky 13th installment of Urusei Yatsura, tabloid reporters go on a rampage when Ataru assembles a bird out of old fossils and Lum brings it to life; Goblins are galvanized into action as they once again try to find a mate for the love...
What They SayEpisode #38: A Collision Course
Goku struggles to fix his ship during his trip to Namek, and barely avoids getting barbequed! Vegeta beats Frieza to the Namek village containing the fifth Dragon Ball and he takes it for himself.
Episode #39...
Warner Bros. has announced Ellen Barkin has joined the cast of OCEAN'S THIRTEEN and filming will commence on July 21st. Barkin joins a cast which already includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, ...
In support of the ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 DVD, Universal has provided Cinescape with a new trailer showcasing Daddy Yankee's single "Gasolina." ASSAULT hits stores Tuesday, May 10th. Windows Media Clip (300k) QuickTime Clip (300K)
Yes, that's Wolverine flirting with Mary Jane Parker on the cover of SPIDER-MAN 13. And yes, Wolvie and Spidey fight. But, that's about it. I don't think we'll be seeing any little Logans with red hair running around Stark Tower anytime soon, so don't ...
Yet another week of slowed entertainment, but there are some good hits here as well. The main hits of this week come from re-hatched games, mainly building on an old experience, or a new way to play it. I will say right now though, if you stay tuned to th...
Morabito Picture Co. has hired Gela Babluani to direct a remake of his Sundance grand jury prize-winning thriller 13 (Tzameti). The English language remake of the French film centers a naive young man who stumbles across instructions meant to be used by a...
Bandai has their September line-up in play now with the introduction of their own new branded line called Anime Legends, which looks to be a line of priced-down titles from the past that can be put back into the market for another look. It\'s been a few y...
DC Direct continues their highly detailed and successful 13” Deluxe figures with an incredible Aquaman figure. Just like Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and all of those before him, Aquaman is 1:6 scale, with multiple points of articulation, highly ...
In February 2008, DC Direct will release their ROBIN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR Figure.
The action figure is the newest addition to their line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures. ROBIN will come clothed in a...
In early January 2008, DC Direct will release their POWER GIRL 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR figure.
This newest female addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures. This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in...
Adding more to their 3rd and 4th quarter line-up, Right Stuf updated with a number of TOKYOPOP title tonight:Ai yori Aoshi Vol. #10 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005ALICHINO Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005Arcana Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005Arm of Kannon (aka: Birth) Vo...
It\'s a bit of a light week for releases this week but there are still some solid titles in there that are favorites around this neck of the woods:
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05/13/2008
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CENTRAL PARK MEDIA SET TO RELEASE
The Heroic Legend of Arlsan, Gall Force: Earth Chapter, Revolutionary Girl
Utena: Finale, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Apocalypse Saga DVD Collection,
And Zero Woman: The Hunted
Titles Slated For Release On November 11...
HOUSTON, January 15, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two great titles set to arrive on streets on March 13. Keep you eyes open for the second volume of Best Student Council and the ...
Summer is almost over, but the fun is just about to begin!
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 2007 - Anime Expo is over and the ladies and gentlemen of 801 Media Inc. are happy to announce new titles for 2008.
The Prime Minister's Secret Diplomacy by Youka Nitt...
With a helpful hand from the folks at Right Stuf that now lists all of these titles, here\'s what to expect from ADV in April 2004:Burn Up Excess Collection - 325 minutes $59.98 - 04/27/2004
Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #5 - 75 minutes - $24.98 - 04/13/20...
Right Stuf has updated with what we can expect to see from Bandai come December this year:Cowboy Bebop Remix Vol. #4 - 125 minutes - $29.98 - 12/13/2005DICE Season 1 Complete Collection - 650 minutes - $29.98 - 12/13/2005DICE Season 2 Complete Collection ...
The folks at CPM are at it again and have their entire run for release on 05/13/2003 scheduled up tonight:Nightmare Campus Vol. #2 - 40 minutes - $29.99 - 05/13/2003
Professor Pain - 60 minutes - $29.99 - 05/13/2003
Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #6: The B...
ADV ANNOUNCES JANUARY 10 RELEASES
Featuring Launch of Deluxe New Macross
HOUSTON, December 9, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce six hot titles for January 10, beginning with the ...
One thing you would never call Paul Verhoeven as a director is `subtle.` Even his early European films like THE FOURTH MAN contained their share of graphic imagery gouged eyeballs, to site one example) meant to shock you out of the complacency often produ...
About a decade ago, television networks began absorbing and/or tying up independent animation studios. The payoff is it`s now much harder for independent animation studios to survive. Networks that used to be interested in buying new series from them are ...
Starting this Friday, UPN will be taking animation to places its never been to...all over the North American continent. Thats when the net unleashes Gary & Mike, the latest creation of former Mad TV execs Fax Bahr and Adam Small, as well as Will Vinton....
Asks fans to submit their questions for the series’ creator; celebrates release of Season 1 DVD Collection
GRIMES, IA, July 29, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to celebrate the July ...
Maybe the trick to becoming a successful film and TV mogul isn`t the old-school, rise-through-the-ranks shtick anymore. Maybe it`s better to become the editor of a cool movie magazine where you can interview all your film and TV idols, then take all the i...
Like many filmmakers today, McG got his start in music videos, producing work for the likes of Sublime, Korn and Cypress Hill. He then scored a huge success with the 2000 feature film version of Charlie's Angels followed by a less-then-well-received seque...
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Revolution Studios/Original Film.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ice Cube (Darius Stone); Samuel L. Jackson (Augustus Gibbons); Willem Dafoe (General George Deckert); Scott Speed...
Reports are starting to spread via the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA online community that Sci Fi has given an official greenlight to the proposed GALACTICA TV series late yesterday afternoon. The message forum of Galactica 2003.net has a thread where GALACTICA ac