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by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Tue 07-16-2002)
Uncle Sam wants YOU……to play his game.In another astonishingly expensive marketing ploy, the United States Army has created an online, multiplayer FPS game to show the world exactly how much ass the U.S. Army would kick - even if it is only digital ass. T... EA Unveils ARMY OF TWO
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-03-2006)
Electronic Arts announced a new strategic TWO man cooperative play game named Army of Two. The game is expected to be launched on PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 in 2007."This is the game we've always wanted to create. Until now, the hardware would not allow u... Army of Two Demo Hits XBL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
Unlike Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, which has sold 2 million units in 2 weeks, the latest demo hitting Live for the Xbox is Army of Two in an attempt to improve user awareness of the title since sales have been shaky in its first month. The demo is n... 
E3 2002: US Army
by James Stevenson (Tue 06-04-2002)
When the U.S. Army e-mailed me a couple weeks before E3, I was sure it was just another recruiter trying to bring me into the fold of "An Army of One". Instead, it was a confidential e-mail that the Army would be introducing two new games at E3, both woul... THE TWO FACES OF DRACULA: Rudolf Martin
by Edward Gross (Mon 10-30-2000)
This television season, Rudolf Martin has offered two distinct takes on a single `character`, essaying the role of Count Dracula as well as Bram Stoker`s real-life inspiration for the fictional count, Vlad the Impaler. Let`s face it, the man simply can`t ... NEMESIS: Good Music, Mediocre Journey; TWO TOWERS: Two for Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-19-2002)
This Week's RecommendationSIt's a [IMG3R]shame that Trevor Jones' fine score to the original 2-hour miniseries of DINOTOPIA hasn't been released on a major commercial label, but at least it has been released, on Contemporary Media Recordings (CMR-2002-2) ... Army of Darkness: Shop Till You Drop Dead #3
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-15-2005)
EVIL DEAD how do I love thee, let me count the ways. My love of Sam Raimi's schlock-horror-comedy series is no secret. Unfortunately, while extremely well-drawn-and-colored and occasionally amusing, the ARMY OF DARKNESS comics have never been quite up t... Trailer for TWO TOWERS coming to theatres
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 03-15-2002)
If Middle-earth fans weren't salivating enough over the coming DVD version of FELLOWSHIP, New Line Cinema's trailer for the next installment in the RINGS trilogy, THE TWO TOWERS, will certainly have their mouths watering.On March 29, New Line will place a... Dragon Ball: Red Ribbon Army Saga
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Already FUNimation has released their second two-disc set of the Dragon Ball TV series, just a few weeks after the first. Not much has changed since last time, but the first set was very well done, so that\'s not necessarily a bad thing.
Audio... Dragon Ball: Red Ribbon Army Saga
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-27-2004)
What They SayContains the entire Red Ribbon Saga on DVD!
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Goku begins his search for the mystical Dragon Balls! But - his quest quickly turns into more than he ever bargained for. Goku soon finds himself facin... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
This week Warner Home Entertainment will release their DVD movie tie-in Batman - Gotham Knight. We have three different versions to choose from, unlike Justice League: A New Frontier which had four (R.I.P. HD-DVD), so which will it be? Times are tough all... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
by News Editor (Sat 06-09-2007)
Release Date: July 11, 2008 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Guillermo del Toro Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Luke Goss, Thomas Kretschmann, Doug Jones, Anna Walton, Brian Steele, Roy Dotrice, John Hurt Genre:... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-18-2002)
Director Peter Jackson has changed the face of genre filmmaking with the success of his LORD OF THE RINGS movie trilogy. Based, of course, on J.R.R. Tolkien's ever-popular book series, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING ... SMALLVILLE growing by two more next season
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-16-2004)
The Kryptonsite website reports that the producers of SMALLVILLE have sent out a casting call for the part of Lois Lane. According to the site, the actress that will eventually be hired to play the early-20s Lois will appear in four episodes early next se... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 12-18-2002)
You know those gushing reviews treating Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS like it's the greatest thing to come along since the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered trilogy in the '50s? Those "We're not worthy" love letters ... HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY
by Josh Gordon (Thu 07-10-2008)
I wasn’t a huge fan of the first Hellboy film. I thought it was ok. It had some interesting ingredients but I felt it ultimately fell short of its potential. Hellboy II on the other hand is a much more realized film. Like a Harry Potter for grown up... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the second part of the Comicscape’s 2007: The Year-in Review. Last week, I touched on five of the biggest stories in comics from the past year. This week, we’ve got a few more. Thankfully, the ... STAR WARS DARTH BANE: Rule of Two
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Fri 01-18-2008)
Drew Karpyshyn is no stranger to Star Wars, or sci-fi in general for that matter. An award-winning video game writer / designer, Karpyshyn penned the tremendously successful Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect video games as BioWare&rsq... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)
I'm really not trying to turn my repeatedly delaying this STAR WARS/STAR TREK column into a running joke, I swear. I fully intended to delve into that rich subject material this week, after finally closing out George Lucas' franchise last Friday night. ... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)
What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 12-17-2002)
Last year, Peter Jackson made a lot of people happy (fans and studio execs alike) with the first part in his film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Now he faces even higher expectations with the second picture in the series, THE TW... Dazzle (aka: Hatenko Yugi) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 02-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minari EndohTranslated by:Yoohae YangAdapted by:What They SayA young girl named Rahzel is abruptly sent off to see the world by her father. She is alone on her journey... until she meets Alzeido, a mysterious lone traveler on ... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ... TWO TOWERS gets two Golden Globe noms
by Mike Whybark (Thu 12-19-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER covers this year's Golden Globes nominations. Genre films were weakly represented in the main categories, with honorary genre flick GANGS OF NEW YORK leading the nomination count at five, Peter Jackson's THE TWO TOWERS adding nomina... Mazinkaiser Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-23-2003)
What They SayDr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one thing standing in his way: Mazinger! But it\'s going to take more than defeating Mazinger for D... Dai-Guard Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Fri 07-18-2003)
What They SayIn desperate times, the people of Earth search for a new hero. Hopefully one that comes fully loaded with a lifetime guarantee. Vinyl gave way to digital. Pen and ink gave way to computers. So it is that Dai-guard gives way to…. Not so ... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... TWO TOWERS snubbed, part two
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-12-2003)
THE AGE caught up with director of cinematography Michael Funke of THE TWO TOWERS to plumb the depths of their reactions to the relative paucity of Oscar nominations for the film this year. As noted in another news story at CINESCAPE today, THE TWO TOWERS... Eden's Bowy Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-28-2006)
What They SayYorn gazes up at two massive cities floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning, those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless ... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayOde to Emptiness... The clouds of war are growing thicker. As the second Middle Eastern war drives the world economy toward another crisis, Japan invades Indonesia ... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This week’s column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support they’ve shown for it – if you’re all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #4: Phantom Thief Kid
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayWhen a priceless jewelry exhibit comes to town, so does Phantom Thief, a famous burglar who leaves a note announcing his intentions to steal the Black Star—the most valuable pearl in the world. When the police corner Phantom Thief on th... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Lord of the Cinematic RINGS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-08-2002)
Now that director Peter Jackson's THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is a bona fide success, fans have already begun buzzing about the next film in the LORD OF THE RINGS series, THE TWO TOWERS. But as the New Zealand-born filmmaker explained in the first part of ... Monster Rancher Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-20-2001)
What They SayAfter a dangerous crossing over Heaven’s Canyon, Genki and his friends stumble upon an excavation of ruins. There, the beautiful, evil Pixie forces humans to dig up mystery disks for her master, Moo! It will take all our heroes’ s... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Wings of Rean Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-06-2007)
What They Say The Hojo Army and resistance force have passed through the Aura Road and emerged on Tokyo Bay. There, the two armies decide to join forces and follow the same path. In cooperation with the Hojo Army, Rori and Kanamoto strike down Tokyo Towe... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Yugo the Negotiator Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Ben Leary (Wed 10-17-2007)
What They SaySynopsis Pakistan: Episodes 1-6
A hostage has been taken in Pakistan; the chances of his survival are slim to none. Yugo Beppu, the world’s leading private negotiator, is called to the scene by the hostage’s daug... Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)
Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.
... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Here Today!
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-05-2008)
A couple of weeks back one of loyal readers, ‘swansong’, posted a blog about several Special Editions he was looking for. One of which I had. I thought the special edition was still available for purchase in retail stores. Let&r... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Two To Go / Grave"
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 05-22-2002)
After a largely up and down season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, patience for the devoted viewer finally came to a head with the two hour finale - combining two one-hour episodes ("Two To Go" and "Grave") into one amazingly powerful punch.Whereas the past ... FARSCAPE: Continuing Season Two
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 06-05-2000)
With FARSCAPE`s second season well underway, executive producer David Kemper says, `What we are doing with season two is to continue Crichton`s journey, strengthen the bonds of the characters to each other, and introduce, hopefully weekly, a new slice of ... Abe Finds Love in HELLBOY 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
In an interview with Primiere, character actor Doug Jones has hinted to a sub-plot within Guillermo del Toro's HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY. According to the actor, Del Toro is expanding on the Abe Sapien character(which Jones portrays) that he didn't reall... CALIBER #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
In Radical Comics’ Caliber,Jean Michel lives in two worlds—that of the Nez Pearce Indians and that of the white man. Born of a French father and an Indian mother, he bears a sacred gun destined only for the hands of the Lawbringer—a... Sprite: Between Two Worlds
by rogerhelgeson (Tue 07-19-2005)
The Review!Audio:
For our primary viewing, we listened to this the original Japanese audio track. The dialogue is crisp throughout, and the voice acting is on par with what one would expect from an anime of this type. Sampling the English dub showed tha... LOIS AND CLARK'S Lane Smith Dies
by News Editor (Thu 06-16-2005)
Lane Smith, who played Daily Planet editor Perry White on ABC's LOIS AND CLARK from 1993 to 1997, has died at age 69.Smith's other roles included a hockey coach in THE MIGHTY DUCKS, a politician in Eddie Murphy's THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN, and a lawyer ... Dragonball Z TV #35: Androids - Invasion (Wed 12-24-2003)
What They SayEpisode 111: The Androids Appear Three years have come and gone, and the day of reckoning has finally arrived! The Androids are here, just as Trunks predicted, and they are wrecking havoc on an unsuspecting city! Goku and his friends must now...Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #27
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-30-2004)
What They SayIn the 27th installment of the show that will have you craving more octopus balls, Ran seeths with anger (is anything new?) when she receives mysterious videos of her painful past. Sakura\'s sensual charms preoccupy Ataru as he narrates a sto... THE ONE and Only James Wong Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 11-07-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's James Wong interview, the director of THE ONE discussed the origins of the new Jet Li film as well as his views on the martial arts genre in general. Today, in our continuation of the interview, Wong talks about his past tenure ... IRON THUNDER: Direct-to-Video
by John Thonen (Tue 12-19-2000)
Jay Woelfel, writer-director of the recent direct-to-video (DTV) release Iron Thunder, is one of the warriors in the low budget movie trenches. His 1988 debut film, Beyond Dream`s Door, was praised in Cinefantastique magazine for its style and imaginat... 9-11 VOLUMES ONE AND TWO
by Tony Whitt (Sat 03-02-2002)
[Ed. Note: We have lived through one of the most devastating days in American history. Last September 11, everything stopped and normality was indefinitely suspended as we witnessed the tragedy in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.In the days and ... Figure 17 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)
What They SayHikaru is not feeling well after her last battle with the Magure. Tsubasa is moving away to Tokyo. She will miss her friends, but things will be all right because she\'ll be with Hikaru. Yet something seems to be wrong with Hikaru. She decide... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #18: Fall From Grace
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-14-2002)
What They SayThe Christian Saga thunders to a close as the army and Shougo\'s followers meet on the battlefield. Elsten manages to arrange a truce for one hour, while Kenshin and Shougo fight to decide the outcome for every soldier. Kenshin is still blind... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Vision of the Other Side Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lin Yu-ChinTranslated by:Christine NiAdapted by:What They SayIn a land where chivalry exists and heroes are living legends, an extraordinary adventure awaits a young Princess. Nan-Fan, Princess of Tang: young, naĂŻve, and stro... William Friedkin at the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 08-27-2000)
Part One of our report on William Friedkin’s appearance at the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors covered his opening comments, in which he explained how he came to direct The Exorcist and why he finally decided to re-edit the film for re-release this September ... 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... Vampire Hunter D (Novels) Vol.#08 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea Part Two
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayThe picturesque coastal town of Florence was known for millennia as a pleasure resort for the Nobility. As retribution for their decadence, the cruel and beautif... ANGEL: SEASON TWO
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-16-2003)
By the time ANGEL reached its second season, it had already moved away from its "buff" beginnings and established a mythology all its own. Gone were the constant references to Sunnydale and to his long-standing obsession with Buffy (though yet another sma... Dragon Ball Feature 1: The Path to Power
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayWhen an adventure thirsty girl named Bulma runs across... and nearly runs over... a bizarre young boy named Goku, they find themselves thrust into an adventure that will last a lifetime! Together they set out to recover the mystical Dragon Ba... Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor... Taking Score for STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-04-2004)
For many years now, William Stromberg and John Morgan have been highly respected names in restored film scores from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Through an outstanding series of Classic Film Scores on the Marco Polo label, restored musically by Morgan and perf... Throwiegate!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-05-2007)
Hilarious. Last Wednesday, a Boston resident called the police to report something suspicious, namely a lighted object under a bridge of a cartoon character flipping the bird. It turns out that the suspicious object was a “Throwie” – ... DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThere’s not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought he’d share with you (direct from the American Film Market) some titles which will likely be going the direct-to-video (DTV) route in the near future.RUTGER HA... ROSWELL: Ronald D. Moore
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 10-09-2000)
Ronald D. Moore, speaking from his new office where he works as co-executive producer on ROSWELL, is happy to talk about his job. After leaving STAR TREK and working for a stint on the short-lived series GOOD VS. EVIL, Moore was approached to see whether... Madlax Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Tue 03-07-2006)
What They SayFrom the creative minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection.
Madlax - an assassin, head and heels above the rest. She is a deadly poison, yet irresistible to the ton... Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... 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 ... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Dual Vol. #3
by David Owens (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Dual 3 got delayed a lot, and it was a source of endless aggravation, because I couldn't wait for this volume to come out! It's finally out now, and now I can't wait for the last volume to come out! Pioneer must be stopped! Or jumpstarted, very... Dragon Ball Movies Box Set (Movies 2-4)
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayThis 3-disc DVD set collects the following Dragon Ball Uncut animated movies: Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil\'s Castle; Movie 3: Mystical Adventure; and Movie 4: The Path to Power.The Review!Three Dragon Ball movies, one low price. Actua... Najica Dengeki Sakusen
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-18-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Has your life seemed like it’s lacked something special? Something that just would make the entire world a better place? Panties no matter where the eye turns? If so, this release is probably custom made for you (and me).
Au... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... FARSCAPE'S John Crichton: Ben Browder
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 07-03-2000)
Ben Browder, on his way to his last, official second-season shooting day for the series Farscape is feeling, well, sad. Fans in the United States have only seen eight episodes of the second season so far, and the show has been picked up for a third. Still... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Farther Shores, Awakened Beasts, & Country Ghosts
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-30-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Howard Shore's latest composition is a broad orchestral and choral score for the new South Korean Webzen computer game, SOUL OF THE ULTIMATE NATION (aka SUN), has been released on a splendid soundtrack CD by Sony/BMG of Korea (... Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)
My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Salvatore, Weis, & Star Trek Ship Guide!
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-07-2006)
It’s a good Tuesday on this the first week in November as we’ve got a handful of series sequels, a couple promising, original new novels, and a Star Trek Enterprise guide in this Penguin Group- and Wizards of the Coast-dominated Weekly Book... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
Warning–Spoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expect—and what they would like—to see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Yabba Dabba Scooby-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-16-2004)
So, you love independent film, but don’t live anywhere near a city big enough to support an art house theater. Guess you’re 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 ... NBC Unleashes Fall Premiere Dates
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
NBC unveils the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama "Heroes" on Monday, September 22, the Thursday night debut of the new comedy "Kath & Kim" (9:30... Dirty Pair Flash: Angels in Trouble
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-05-2000)
What They SayLook out universe! When the galaxy-wide World Welfare & Works Agency unleashes the infamous Dirty Pair, it\'s every sentient being for itself! From the best-selling novels by Haruhiko Takachiho comes the apocalyptic saga of two young women de... Mospeada, Genesis Climber Box Set
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe Earth has been invaded by the mysterious Inbit, and it\'s up to a handful of survivors from Mars Colony to liberate the planet. After an unsuccessful first attempt to retake the Earth, the inhabitants of Mars Base are ready to try again. ... Dragon Ball: Commander Red Saga
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-02-2006)
What They SayThe sinister Red Ribbon Army has tracked a Dragonball to a volcanic island and will stop at nothing to obtain the powerful artifact. As proof of their determination, a ruthless mercenary named Tao is hired to secure the Dragonball no matter t... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
Recorded: Kamikazecon '05
From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released... HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS - Seasons One & Two
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-12-2003)
I had forgotten: back before HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS, there was a series of made-for-television movies starring the legendary Greek hero. At the time, I remember tuning in because I had heard one of the show’s producers/creators was EVIL DEA... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part Two"
by John Sinnott (Mon 11-06-2006)
Image has packaged four 50’s-early 60’s SF movies together (all previously released on stand alone discs) in a very attractively priced set awkwardly titles The Weird Worlds Collection. I reviewed the first two films in part one, and ... FARSCAPE's D'Argo: Anthony Simcoe
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 06-19-2000)
Unforgettable and unmistakable, Anthony Simcoe as the Luxan Ka D`Argo exploded into the FARSCAPE series looking very much the warrior. In the pilot episode, all the characters on board Moya were prisoners trying to escape, none with more ferocity than D`... Black Lagoon Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 06-24-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is action incarnate! Dirty jobs are a part of life for the Black Lagoon but things seem to be getting worse by the minute. Their latest problem is a maid from Columbia. She\'s a killing mac... FARSCAPE's D'Argo: Anthony Simcoe
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 06-19-2000)
Unforgettable and unmistakable, Anthony Simcoe as the Luxan Ka D`Argo exploded into the FARSCAPE series looking very much the warrior. In the pilot episode, all the characters on board Moya were prisoners trying to escape, none with more ferocity than D`... The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that haven’t picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, they’ve ann... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Ninja Nonsense Complete Collection Limited Edition
by Mark Thomas (Wed 01-16-2008)
What They SayTake one totally cute (and naive) ninja-girl trainee, add a ninja horde under the tutelage of a perverse headmaster – a strange, yellow, spherical, pudgy... creature... named Onsokumaru – and you get the kind of \"... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... SEVEN SAMURAI software for your PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-12-2004)
The first video game inspired by Akira Kurosawa's THE SEVEN SAMURAI landed in retail stores this week. Sammy Studios' SEVEN SAMURAI 20XX is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 and takes Kurosawa's story of seven feudal Japanese warriors standing u... Voices of a Distant Star
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)
What They SayWhen a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race, a young pilot feels called to join the resistance. But the danger of an interstellar battle is not Mikako\'s greatest concern. For she has left behind the one young ma... Yukikaze Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-13-2008)
What They SayAll five episodes of the series on two dual layered BD50 discs from an upconverted source.The Review!Fighting a war that mankind has forgotten on a world far away, the military men deeply involved with the first real alien encounter find them... Two-Mix: White Reflection The Movie (-)
What They SayAwaited DVD edition of the group\'s \'WHITE REFLECTION\' promo clip. Also includes a nonstop dance mix footage shot at Roppongi\'s Velfarre during the show they gave in 1998.The Review!White Reflection is the ending theme for Gundam Wing: End...Sonic Soldier Borgman: Last Battle / Lover's Rain
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-20-2004)
What They SayAs the surviving members of the Borgman team try to adjust to a normal life, a new wave of cyber-crime stalks the city. Now the last three bio-enhanced humans on Earth find themselves pitted against the most monstrous foes they have ever face... DVD Review of The Incredible Hulk - The Complete Fourth Season
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-13-2008)
Season 3 of the Incredible Hulk went out with a whimper. David Banner (Bill Bixby) got mixed up with some forest fire fighters and a crazy fire bug. The plot was mundane and your standard throw away episode of the series. The ideas of cliffhanger season f... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Super Atragon Essential Anime
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-08-2004)
What They SayMoments after an atomic bomb falls over Hiroshima, a secret Japanese submarine sails into battle against its American counterpart, and both are lost to history. Some fifty years later, a special UN task force sent to investigate unusual phen... Ys Legacy Series Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayContains the entire Ys series (Book 1 and 2 + Ys II)!
In ancient times, the books of Y\'s were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. The books contained the secret to all good in this world, and all evil in a man\'s heart. Adol Christen... Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #1
by Way Jeng (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!Steel Angel Kurumi is an excellent anime. On the surface a silly maid show, it manages to combine action and comedy into a compelling experience. At times it does follow a number of standard conventions, but does so in a thoroughly enjoyable fa... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayThe warrior kingdom of Kuruda is home to the fircest fighters in the world, men and women who live solely the greatest in the world. Young Gau Ban dreams of becoming the warrior of his generation. Along with his adopted sister Elle and the le... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...Dragon Sister! Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 05-01-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:NiniTranslated by:Bret MayerAdapted by:Nate BodenWhat They SayThe classic Chinese tale of The Three Kingdoms--with all your favorite historical figures cast as cute girls! As the Han Dynasty collapses, two mighty warriors--Zha... Golgo 13 Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 02-16-2006)
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... Robotech: The Protoculture Collection
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-05-2006)
The Show: ROBOTECH is an important series that has been credited as the series that started the interest in Japanese animation here in the US. There had been several other anime shows broadcast on American TV prior to ROBOTECH, but none of them generated... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #2
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!Here we are with the second volume. At the end of the first volume, Dr. Ayanokoji had been captured by the enemy. It is now up to the team of Dr. Amagi, Nakahito, Saki, and Kurumi to search out for his secret lab to find out any secrets they ca... Papuwa: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Thu 09-25-2008)
Strange and disturbing, and yet oddly fascinating at the same time. But only in small doses. What They SayPretty boy Kataro finds himself stranded on a remote tropical island with no memory of how he got there. Now under the questionable care of the young... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part One"
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-03-2006)
Ahh, old 50's science fiction. Ya either love it or hate it. Those of us who grew up watching the “Creature Feature” show on the local UHF channel back in the dark days before VCRs and home video have fond memories of watching ... Comicscape January 19, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-19-2005)
Before I begin this week's column, I have an announcement to make: my last COMICSCAPE column will be Wednesday, February 2, and my last review for CINESCAPE for the time being will also appear that week. I'm sure there's at least one or two readers who wi... Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)
This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from... Last Fantasy Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Creative Hon / Artist: Yong-Wan KwonTranslated by:Sora HanAdapted by:What They SayTian and Drei von Richenstein, two unlikely heroes, embark on an adventure filled with excitement...intrigue...and a bit of comic reli... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... MUTANT X: SEASON ONE - DISC TWO
by TONY WHITT (Wed 08-27-2003)
If you were like me when you first started watching MUTANT X when it premiered two years ago and you didn't like the two-parter that began the series, it's probably these two episodes, "Russian Roulette" and "Fool For Love," that finally won you over. Gra... Kill Bill Volume Two
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:A Band Apart.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Uma Thurman (The Bride); David Carradine (Bill); Sonny Chiba (Hattori Hanzo); Yuen Woo-ping (Pei Mei); Michael Madsen (Budd); Daryl Hannah (Elle D... A Tale of Two Adaptations
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 04-24-2002)
I still fondly remember the day that I managed to snag a copy of Marvel Comics' RETURN OF THE JEDI adaptation days before I was going to see it in the theater. I'm one of those guys who likes to know things in advance, but on my own terms, and when I foun... 24: SEASON TWO
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-08-2003)
A year and a half after the events that led to the death of his wife and an estrangement from his daughter Kim, Jack Bauer is called out of retirement by President David Palmer to track down a nuclear device set to detonate somewhere in Los Angeles that s... The Master of BEASTMASTER Part Two
by John Thonen (Sat 11-03-2001)
In the first part of our Don Coscarelli interview, the director discussed his work on the much-loved cult classic BEASTMASTER and its recent arrival on DVD. Today, in the final part of our Coscarelli coverage, the filmmaker expounds further on the Marc Si... Sam Raimi, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Director Part Two
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-01-2002)
Part one of CINESCAPE's profile on SPIDER-MAN director Sam Raimi delved into Raimi's vision for the eagerly anticipated comic book adaptation and the director's choice of actor Tobey Maguire to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Part two chronicles the directo... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 10-28-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. Both onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent from the various HIGHLANDER shows and movies attended this year,... PRISON BREAK Season Two - Breaks for DVD
by Associate News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)
On Sepetmber 4th, “Prison Break” Season Two arrives on DVD. Featuring the return of Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, the second season adds Hollywood veteran William Fichtner to the ensemble cast as the determined FBI agent hot... Army Men: Air Tactics
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 04-06-2000)
3DO has indebted history with its FRP Might & Magic series (which recently got its eighth member) and the unsurpassed strategically oriented trilogy Heroes of Might & Magic, which will surely get the title of VIG (very important games) in some probable Co... A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (JANGHWA, HONGREON)
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-17-2004)
A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (JANGHWA, HONGREON) is reminiscent in a number of ways of THE RING and THE GRUDGE, even though this latest look at bloody hauntings comes from Korea rather than Japan. What makes A TALE OF TWO SISTERS distinctive, however, is less it... SERENITY's cast list leaves out two of FIREFLY's crew
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-04-2004)
Universal Pictures issued a press release about the go-ahead for Joss Whedon's SERENITY movie, the project based on Fox's cancelled FIREFLY television series. The announcement provided the opportunity to learn who else would be helping Whedon bring his sc... Heroic Legend of Arslan
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-20-2002)
What They SayIt is an age of swords and sorcery. Betrayed from within and overwhelmed by dark sorcery, the valiant armies of Pars are overrun by the warrior-fanatics of Rucitania.
Escaping the destruction of his homeland, the heroic Prince Arslan begins... Laputa: Castle in the Sky
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-04-2006)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in Laputa: Castle In the Sky, an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, an engineer\'s apprentice, finds a yo... Hellsing Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-07-2002)
What They SayArucard and the Hellsing Organization face a twofold challenge! A traitor within begins leaking classified information about the Organization - and a TV journalist is out to expose Hellsing\'s secret mission! Then, the ruthless Valentine Brot... Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)
Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... Sprite: Between Two Worlds
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayLately, shy Manami has been flirting outrageously and sparking vicious catfights! Afterwards, she remembers nothing. Can it be that another personality seethes beneath her own — a wild woman who\'ll do anything to find trouble?The Revie... Super Atragon
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-21-2002)
What They SayMoments after an atomic bomb falls over Hiroshima, a secret Japanese submarine sails into battle against its American counterpart, and both are lost to history. Some fifty years later, the long-lost sub astonishingly reappears, as a mysterio... Saiyuki Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2003)
What They SayWhen the members of the Sanzo Party are forced to camp out during a storm, the closed atmosphere brings out the horror of long-buried memories. The tangled pasts of Hakkai, Gojyo, Sanzo and Goku are fraught with murder, lies and a bloodthirst... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... Glass Fleet Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-03-2007)
What They SayThe battle for freedom rages on as Michel Volban and her mercenary ally Cleo streak across the stars aboard a legendary glass battleship. The royal rogue\'s skills as a leader begin to show in conflict, his bravery and intensity inspiring the... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
by luis (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!My first taste of Trouble Chocolate? Will it be sugary sweet to the taste, or bitter like the darkest of dark chocolates? While cast members and certain plot elements are clearly send-ups of Urusei Yatsura, the first taste turned out to be sem... Super Robot Wars: Original Generation - The Animation
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-10-2007)
What They SayTwo Disc Set!
The future. Humankind, once driven to the brink of annihilation, has regrouped under the banner of the Earth Federation, which protects its citizens from the very real threat of alien invasion. Seeking to increase its defenses,... Papuwa Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-18-2006)
What They SayWelcome to Papuwa Island. Check your sanity at the door! Led by a mysterious voice, Kotaro awakens from a long slumber and comes to Papuwa Island, a tropical paradise hidden away from the world of man. However, as soon as he arrives, a traum...