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Bear McCreary scores BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Season Two Finale!
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
In a report posted at soundtrack.net, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA composer Bear McCreary held a strings and piano session at the Warner Brothers Eastwood Scoring Stage in Burbank, CA. The session was to record music for the upcoming two-episode season finale, wh... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... Return to Galactica
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-02-2005)
...niseries, Bear McCreary. The balance of the season 1 scores were composed by McCreary, who is set free to really find his own voice in the ongoing series, as well presented in La-La Land's new release of original soundtrack music from BATTLESTAR GALACT... 
Horror Composers Up Close & Personal in Burbank
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-10-2006)
...R SPACE), Bear McCreary (new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA), Vic Mizzy (THE ADDAMS FAMILY), David Newman (SERENITY, MONSTER-IN-LAW, ICE AGE), and John Ottman (SUPERMAN RETURNS, FANTASTIC FOUR, HOUSE OF WAX). www.darkdel.com Cinescape's Music News provides... International Film Music Critics Association Nominees
by Randall Larson (Mon 02-05-2007)
...Season # (Bear McCreary) * Lost Season # (Michael Giacchino) * Planet Earth (George Fenton) * The Ten Commandments (Randy Edelman) J - BEST SINGLE CUE OF 2006 * "Evey Reborn" from V for Vendetta (Dario Mar... A New Take on GALACTICA
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-18-2004)
...assistant Bear McCreary, who helped flesh out his material into the longer evocations and recapitulations needed for the four-hour miniseries, which was broadcast in the US beginning on December 8, 2003. His instrumental elements congeal very well and ... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
.../Apollo), Bear McCreary (BG composer), producer Tom DeSanto (Transformers, X-Men), Dr. Kevin Grazier (science consultant), and surprise guests present an in-depth discussion of the Battlestar universe from the classic to the re-imagined and beyond, inc... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
... composer Bear McCreary, Dr. Kevin Grazier (BSG science consultant), and special surprise guests conduct a provocative and humorous discussion of Battlestar Galactica, both new and classic. Includes trailers, comic reel, and Q&A session. Room 6A1:0... La-La Land Records presents BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Season Two
by RANDALL LARSON (Mon 06-19-2006)
... Composer Bear McCreary builds on his impressive Season One accomplishments and once again delivers a sensational, emotionally rich score that ingeniously melds orchestra, vocals, percussion and synthesizer. Simply put, an amazing compilation that bri... Gabriel’s Trumpet
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-01-2007)
... composer Bear McCreary held the last orchestral scoring session for the third season of the hit Sci-Fi Channel television show, Battlestar Galactica, at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers. The pivotal episode, "Maelstrom" conti... Music from A Prehistoric Planet
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-12-2005)
... Composer Bear McCreary's "dynamic score ingeniously melds orchestra, vocals and synth into an emotional experience that ranges from full-throttle action to soul-stirring drama," says the label. The CD contains more than 78 minutes of music, collecting... Five-by-Five for 2005
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-12-2006)
...ASON ONE (Bear McCreary, La-La Land Records LLLCD-1032) Bear McCreary's music for the revival of Glen A. Larson's campy 1970s sci-fi series provides a rich textural basis, adopting the cultural instrumentation popular in World Music, with minimal orche... X-Men
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-08-2006)
...Y ALIVE), Bear McCreary (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) and John Ottman (X2, KISS KISS BANG BANG). The event features the in-store premiere of Bear McCreary's CD for BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - Volume 2, as well as John Frizzell's STAY ALIVE. David Newman wil... YOGI BEAR Hitting the Big Screen
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)
Warner Bros. has announced their plans to develop a live-action/animated Yogi Bear for the big screen, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The move comes a year after 20th Century Fox banked at the box office with their adaptation of Alvin and the Chipmunks, ... WB Finds Heyman for PADDINGTON BEAR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
Warner Bros seems to really like producer David Heyman for UK based storytelling classics. According to Variety, the WB studio has hired producer David Heyman (Harry Potter series) to direct another British childrens' classic, PADDINGTON BEAR, t... Build-A-Bear Workshop's "Superman Weekend" (Mon 06-05-2006)
June 9 - 11, Build-a-bear with a Superman costume and get a free "Superman Returns" coloring book.CONFIRMED: Disney's BROTHER BEAR to open on a Saturday
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-16-2003)
We broke the news first here two days ago and now Variety has confirmed it: Disney will open its next animated movie, BROTHER BEAR, on Saturday November 1, the day after Halloween. What the Variety story doesn't mention (but that our scooper did tell us) ... Press Release: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time to play at The Black Bear Film Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2008)
September 18, 2008 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the English language version of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will play Saturday October 18, 2008 at the Black Bear Film Festival in Milfor... Dogg becomes Bear?
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-20-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER devotes space to Snoop Dogg's talks on taking the role of Huggy Bear in the movie incarnation of STARSKY AND HUTCH, directed by Todd Philips and featuring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as the blow-dried cops.Ben Stiller is executive p... KRONDOR: TEAR OF THE GODS
by J.A. Hitchcock (Fri 08-31-2001)
TEAR OF THE GODS is the third in the KRONDOR series based on the popular computer RPG, RETURN TO KRONDOR, and is the one that most closely follows that game. But you didn't have to play the game or read the other two books to get the gist of this one.The ... Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)
... composer Bear McCreary's band 17 Billion Miles of DNA will perform a live internet concert Thursday, October 20th @ 9pm. This bizarre little jazz band is best described as Django Reinhardt meets Astor Piazzola meets Axl Rose. "Battlestar" vocalist Bt4... Gungrave Vol. #6
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-14-2006)
What They SayEpisodes comprise:
21. Duty
22. Remorse
23. Daughter
The Review!It's certainly been a long time since one of my all time favourite series dropped onto my mat, so let's pick up the baton and try to run with this again, as we look at the penul... Gungrave Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-28-2005)
What They SayGrave\'s unstoppable assault shakes the Millennion organization to it\'s corrupt core and Harry\'s iron grip on the mafia organization begins to slip as its executives begin to plot and scheme. However, the orgmen execute those who fail to co... .hack//SIGN Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-27-2004)
What They SayAfter the battle at the upside-down castle, everyone but Tsukasa is returned to a regular field in \'The World\'. Did Tsukasa die? What happened to him? Captured by a previously friendly unseen force, Tsukasa reappears with parts of his memor... .hack//SIGN Vol. #6
by Dani Moure (Sun 01-23-2005)
What They SayEpisode 21 // Phantom
Thanks to Helba\'sindications, and despite the traps laid along their way, Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru manage to find Harold Huick\'sincarnation who tells them about his secret. But the mysterious entity which was using Tsu... Don't Blame Me Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Mon 05-19-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yugi YamadaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayUniversity student Toshiaki Kaji is in the middle of a delayed phase of rebellion towards the world. Determined to live an exciting and eventful adult life, he is... From Eroica with Love Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Wed 11-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoike YasukoTranslated by:Tony OgasawaraAdapted by:Tony OgasawaraWhat They SayThe fan-favorite spy saga continues! A sunken World War II relic holds the secrets Eroica, the Major, and a KGB agent desperately want. For Eroica a... Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... +Anima Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 04-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsumi Mukai Translated by:Alethea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayBeings who possess animal-like powers walk among humans in this alternate universe. These mysterious mutants--the +Anima--are shunned by society... Four outcast... Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-26-2007)
What They SayThey say absolute power corrupts absolutely, and Hazel is no exception. When everything is falling apart, Gato is still intent on protecting the half-crazed Hazel, even if it costs Gato his life! Without Gato, Hazel cannot control himself, an... .hack//SIGN Vol. #5: Uncovered Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-03-2003)
What They SaySpecial Limited Edition along with CD Collector\'s Box to hold ALL the .hack//SIGN CD soundtracks.
The group seems to have disbanded! BT doesn\'t log on much and neither does Subaru. But soon, the quest for the Key of the Twilight begins an... Nuku Nuku TV Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-16-2004)
What They SayNuku Nuku returns for more madcap adventures in Maneki City! Trouble brews when Nuku Nuku beats spoiled rich girl Chieko to the last fried noodle bun, an unpardonable offence that causes Chieko to unleash an all-out war of retribution on our ... DR. DOLITTLE 2
by Carl Cortez (Fri 06-22-2001)
While 1998's DR. DOLITTLE had its problems (namely, it wasn't very funny), the surprisingly clever follow-up, DR. DOLITTLE 2, manages to one-up its predecessor by fashioning a far better story in this second go-around.It's painful to watch Eddie Murphy go... Those Who Hunt Elves Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yagami YuTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayCelcia, the disaster-prone elf turned mustached dog, is in trouble! After trusting an old rival, she finds herself in need of the help of that ragtag group of elf hun... Starsky & Hutch
by Coming Attractions (Wed 01-14-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime/Television Adaptation.Studio:Warner Bros./Dimension FilmsProduction Company:Weed Road Productions/Eagle Cove Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Ben Stiller (Starsky); Owen Wilson (Hutch); Snoop Dogg (Huggy Bear); Vi... Bambi and Her Pink Gun Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 04-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Atsushi KanekoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to steal back Pampi, Bambi goes head-on with a battalion of gangsters who have taken over an old west-style town and are using it as a hideout while t... King of Debt Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 04-04-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sanae Rokuya Translated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTaketora, The King of Debt, is notorious for borrowing money--money that he never pays back. He and Souta have been friends since college and Souta just can'... Sugar Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-03-2003)
What They SayDid you know fairies make it rain? Sugar's Magical Flower begins to bud!! But how can it grow if she hasn't found a "Twinkle"? Basil and Cinnamon accuse Sugar of cheating, so now Sugar desperately continues her search. Meanwhile, Pepper strug... Suki (aka: Suki, Dakara Suki) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ohkawa Nanase & Nekoi Mick (CLAMP)Translated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayHinata Asahi is a high school student who lives alone with only her teddy bears to keep her company. Her life becomes much more exciting when... .hack//SIGN Vol. #3: Gestalt
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-04-2003)
What They SayA different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ult... UNDERTOWN, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 10-15-2007)
Teenage boys are proud and confused creatures. They're at an age where toys and games of make-believe are slowly giving way to other interests like music and, Heaven forefend, girls. That said, a young boy at the crossroads might not be ready to give up h... .hack//SIGN Vol. #3: Gestalt Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-11-2003)
What They SayA different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ult... PROPHECY
by Carl Cortez (Thu 04-18-2002)
Paramount Pictures has obviously been keeping up with the genre. Since their ecological thriller PROPHECY originally hit theaters back in 1979, another thriller THE PROPHECY starring Christopher Walken as a fallen angel has come to dominance and spawned t... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... MATHILDA #3
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 11-18-2004)
In the interest of full disclosure, Tedd Walley is a personal friend of mine. That said, on with the show.Apparently, Lucifer's daughter was none-too-happy lording over the armies of Hell in preparation for the final assault on Heaven's gates that would ... Saturday Morning Cartoons return!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-02-2006)
Saturday Morning Cartoons. This phrase might not mean anything to some readers, but to my generation it's something magical. Sure, our local stations had syndicated shows and programs for kids that ran cartoon shorts on weekday mornings and afternoons, an... Sugar Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-30-2003)
What They SayFor the first time in a long while, a theater troupe visits Saga\'s town. When Saga has trouble explaining what a Play is, Sugar, Salt and Pepper decide to investigate. They sneak into the theater, but when they find a bear playing the piano ... THE COUNTRY BEARS
by Devin D. O'Leary (Fri 07-26-2002)
Pity the poor Disney exec who greenlighted THE COUNTRY BEARS movie. Stumbling aimlessly around one of the Mouse Corporation's many theme parks one afternoon following his usual three-martini lunch, he undoubtedly found himself passing the sad, neglected C... 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... More CGanime
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-23-2006)
Don't get me started on a rant about all the Christmas DVDs coming out already or the fact that most of them are just repackaged versions of stuff that came out last year. Just don't. That doesn't mean I'm not in the Spirit of Giving. In our Prize Closet... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... .hack//SIGN Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-17-2004)
What They SayIn the year 2010 the most popular computer game is \'The World\', an online multi-user roleplaying game created by CC Corporation. However something seems to have gone awry and the Wave Master, Tsukasa is permanently logged into the game...
... Those pesky penguins
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-12-2005)
You may have read my ranting about small format media discs in my columns before. At this point it seems that Sony is actually winning that battle, despite the incompatibility of their so-called Universal Media Discs. The package they've put together for ... Gungrave Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Tue 07-12-2005)
What They SayHarry\'s continuing thirst for power intensifies upon the arrival of Bob and Lee, the two newest members of Millennion. Brandon continues on as a sweeper for the organization until the mystery of Maria\'s whereabouts soon lead him to Big Dadd... Some Hard Truths to Face
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-12-2007)
The Sword of Truth series debuted in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule and has been chugging on ever since. Translated into 20 foreign languages with 10 million copies in print, Terry Goodkind’s leviathan of an epic clocks in at over 7700 pages an... DARWIN'S RADIO
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 05-29-2001)
Darwin`s Radio, now available in paperback, is what the book itself calls an `outbreak novel.` Set in the present day, Bear’s story postulates a new—or as it turns out, ancient—virus named Herod`s flu, which sweeps America, causing thousands of women to m... More classic Astro Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-26-2006)
Some readers may have noticed some fresh material on Cinescape.com, specifically Janet Houck's column American Otaku, which by default is residing each Wednesday in the Video & DVD section of the site. To clarify, Janet will be covering Japanese anime and... Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login Special Edition
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!In line with their other special releases, Bandai Entertainment pulls out all the stops with this special edition release of .hack//Sign. Bring on the Gruntys!
Audio:
Since Cartoon Network is going to be ahead of the DVD release for the most ... Maurice Sendak Plugs Wild Things at FAO Schwartz
by Steve Fritz (Sun 10-22-2000)
There was a major crowd of fans and autograph seekers on the second floor of the world-renown toy store New York City`s F.A.O. Schwartz last week, and they were getting a touch antsy. It seems that no less than the infamous Todd McFarlane and the venerabl... Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3 (on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 4.5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4.8
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4.8
Sound: 4
Plot: 3.1
English Acting: 4.5
Music: 3
Overall: ... Gantz: The Complete Series Collection (Thinpak)
by Paul Gaudette (Mon 11-24-2008)
An awesome mix of aliens, angst and armory!
What They Say
The last thing Kei remembers is the train running over his body, crushing him. Now he finds himself in a room filled with strangers, all recently deceased, all resurrected by the strang... Blue Seed DVD Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Thu 09-18-2008)
The rerelease of the Blue Seed thinpak brings together the TV series and the three episode OVA series that followed it.What They SayFor years, the supernatural forces of the Aragami have feasted on a steady diet of human sacrifices, which have allowed the... Glass Fleet Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-09-2008)
What They SayWar is hell. Salvation is fleeting. As the thunder of war reaches a deafening pitch, all the souls wrapped up in the conflict and prophecy are making preparations to face their destiny head on. The People\'s Army seeks to solidify its base of... Tide-Line Blue Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Tue 10-28-2008)
While a bit more serious than expected, Tide-Line Blue was also a bit better, though not without its flaws.
What They Say
After the catastrophe known as the 'Hammer of Eden' struck, 90% of the Earth's surface was flooded, killing over 6 billion people... Chinese Ghost Story, A
by Abood Rabbat (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Quick Overview:
Story: A
Music: A+
Art/CG: A+/A-
I meant to send a review of this amazing and exciting movie a soon as it came out a couple of weeks ago, but relocating has not allowed me the opportunity.
Technically, the video seems to be ta... Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: Special Edition
by Jared Wietbrock (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!"History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever."-Maremeia Kushrenada, with what is quite possibly the best anime quote ever.
The finale to my all-time favorite anime is here, and its e... Slayers Try
by Andrew Tei (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Semi-spoilers ahead, no major ones
Slayers Try comprises the third and final season of the TV series. Lina, Gourry, Amelia, and Zelgadis are again thrown together with Xellos, and a new companion this time named Filia. Filia is a dragon priest... Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
by Steve Brandon (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!In anticipation of AnimEigo's impending (but delayed) release of the first five volumes of the Urusei Yatsura TV series, I thought that I'd look at Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, the second feature film, released in Japanese theatres in 198... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #1
by Dustin Blaine Javier (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!This is my first Alternate Angle review so please bear with me. As my friends can attest I can rant on a bit while on things like anime so I'll try to keep my ramblings down to a minimum.
I'm generally new to the DVD anime market (I swore by ... Afro Samurai
by John Eriani (Mon 10-08-2007)
What They SayAfro Samurai (voiced by Academy Award nominated Samuel L. Jackson) is an epic tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (voiced by Ron Perlman: Hellboy, Alien Resurrection), the worlds greatest fighter and his fathers murderer. With music s... Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol. #1
by David Owens (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Ayashi no Ceres, or Ceres: Celestial Legend as it's billed in America, is another series by Yuu Watase, the writer of the extremely well-known Fushigi Yuugi series. Love Fushigi Yuugi or hate it, Watase Yuu has written another shoujo story, and... Macross Vol. #4
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 08-01-2006)
What They SayBetrayed by the military of their own planet, the crew of the Macross find themselves trapped on the Earth, unable to evacuate their civilian passengers even as the Zentradi attacks continue to rain down from the skies. In the air, a new ri... Angel Core Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-23-2006)
What They SayOne war is over, and another war is about to start. A young military officer, Captain Ralph Maskenval, was sent to Nortland to fulfill a mission which was to keep a close watch over the Angels. The Angels were coerced into believing they need... Mistreated Bride Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-24-2006)
What They SayMitsuko no longer lives the same life she did before. Now her days are filled with forbidden lust and sexual cravings for her step-father and step-brother. But that\'s not the only secret within the Takayanagi residence. Mitsuko\'s step-fathe... Nuku Nuku TV Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 01-08-2007)
What They SayWhen Natsume Atsuko, nicknamed Nuku Nuku, comes to live with Ryounosuke's family, he falls in love instantly. After all, to all appearances, she's a beautiful, normal, if slightly ditzy, teenage girl. In reality, however, she's an all-purpo... Overman King Gainer Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-16-2005)
What They SayThe Exodus is almost at an end but our heroes may not live to reach the fabled land. An Overdevil has been awakened and threatens to lay waste to the whole world with the deadly chill of its powers. Gainer must play a new game in order to sav... Hammerboy
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-12-2005)
What They SayIn the wake of a worldwide disaster, a boy named Mangchi leads a sheltered life with his grandfather on Candlestick Island. Armed with his trusty hammer, Mangchi roams the island in search of adventure. When a fugitive princess named Poplar a... Tenchi Forever
by Justin Emerson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!If this is the last Tenchi Muyo! installment, AIC sure decided to go out with a bang.
First, let's all praise Pioneer for their simultaneous release of the DVD version of this film along with the VHS tape. Fantastic Pioneer! We hope you kee... Godannar Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-21-2006)
What They SayThey met in combat and it's combat that will tear them apart. Against a backdrop of planet-wide destruction, the Dannar team begins the last desperate assault against their inhuman adversaries. But as the war with the Mimetic Beasts reaches... Ramen Fighter Miki Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-18-2007)
What They SayIn a world where terror grips the land and innocents have no solace from violence and brutality, one girl walks the line between life and death to bring her own special brand of... Ramen. Miki Onimaru works at her parent\'s Ramen shop, making... Slayers Season 2 Set
by Ben Leary (Mon 04-07-2008)
What They SayIn a land beset by the forces of evil, a solitary light shines forth with the hope of salvation... but that\'s a far different story! Meet Lina Inverse, a spunky sorceress with a penchant for fire who enjoys nothing more than liberating the u... Spiral Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Fri 04-20-2007)
What They SayAs Ayumu and Hiyono continue to investigate the murder of Mr. Imazato, an impending danger lurks. Hiyono becomes the target of the Blade Children\'s latest ploy, who issue Ayumu his greatest challenge yet - a chance to settle things once and ... Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-01-2006)
What They SayOn their journey, the Sanzo group is attacked by a bevy of villagers that seem quite human - except for their glowing yellow eyes. Unable to fight these attackers off, they choose to flee, escaping to a nearby town.
While searching for lodgi... Texhnolyze Vol. #5
by Kim Wolstenholme (Mon 09-11-2006)
What They SayLUKUSS: the city of despair and violence...
An experimental metropolis buried deep inside the Earth, ruled by gangs, where mayhem and retribution are a normal part of life...
To show your strength, you must deprive your opponents of their lim... Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-17-2007)
What They SayAfter subterfuge and sin, the blood-stained Royal Psalms are returned to France and d’Eon’s mission seems complete. Or is it? For traitors still reveal backstabbing loyalties, royals show their true, shocking identities, and horri... To Heart Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 06-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ukyou TakaoTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayLooking for Love... Akari is a cute but somewhat inhibited teenaged girl who attends high school with her childhood chums, Hiroyuki and Masashi. Her world becomes tr... Jazz Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Maeda Sakae & Art by: Takamure TamotsuTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:David and Eriko WalshWhat They SayNarusawa and Naoki have returned from their romantic days in America. Busy schedules kept them fro... My Heavenly Hockey Club Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-12-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ai MorinagaTranslated by:Athena & Alethea NibleyAdapted by:Athena & Alethea NibleyWhat They SayLazy Hana Suzuki lives for two things: eating and sleeping. But she owes a favor to Izumi, the captain of the boy\'s high school ho... Peppermint Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 04-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Eun-Jin SeoTranslated by:Jennifer HahmAdapted by:Marc GoldsmithWhat They SayWhat do you do when true love is just beyond your reach?
Hey is a normal teenage girl who has a crush on the hot teen singer EZ. But whenever she tri... Dirty Pair Strike Again Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 06-02-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Haruka Takachiho / Yoshikazu YasuhikoTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen a miner on the industrial planet Chakra is attacked by an unknown animal yet somehow survives, Trouble Consultants Kei and Yuri are ... Tail of the Moon Vol.#02
by Patricia Beard (Wed 04-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rinko UedaTranslated by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdapted by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiWhat They SayUsagi\'s mission to bear Hanzo\'s child is not going well. The father of her future babies has no interest in her, and she has a beautiful, br... Kurohime Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 08-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masanori * Ookamigumi * KatakuraTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:Lance CaselmanWhat They SayA master gunman named Zero searches the land for the legendary Kurohime. She saved him as a child, impressing upon him the importa... Black Sun, Silver Moon Vol.#04
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 04-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomo MaedaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Mallory ReavesWhat They SayShikimi does his best to reassure the villagers, but they cannot resist their madness and fear. With everything he\'s worked for falling down aro... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Mon 02-11-2002)
Another week goes by, allowing me to muse on what has come to pass so far. I've also quickly realized that I'll probably end up repeating myself when I open this column, so maybe its best to jump right in!
The Name Game part Deux
Last week I set up a po... Flame of Recca Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-18-2005)
What They SayIt's Tournament time for Recca and the rest of the members of Team Hokage. Down in the depths of the fighting arena, they've been matched up against the awesome power of Team Ku, a band of assassins and killers led by the almighty and benevol... MPD-Psycho Vol.#05
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 09-12-2008)
I guess this is what I get for saying that the last volume of MPD-Psycho actually made a little bit of sense.Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Sho-u Tajima / Eiji OtsukaTranslated by: Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by: Kumar SivasubramanianWhat They SayA... School Rumble Vol.#06
by Sakura Eries (Fri 05-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jin KobayashiTranslated by:William FlannaganAdapted by:William FlannaganWhat They SayTHE REAL RUMBLE!!
The school athletics fair is meant to be a celebration of youth and fitness, but personal grudges, haughty attitudes, and ... Chinese Hero Vol.#03
by Ron Quezon (Mon 04-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayFifteen years have passed since Hero made a vow to Sword Saint to relinquish the path of vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, his son Jian is still alive and h... Tail of the Moon Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 04-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rinko UedaTranslated by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdapted by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiWhat They SayUsagi is the granddaughter of the leader of a prestigious ninja village, but she\'s such a klutz she\'s never made it out of the kiddie class.... Gerard et Jacque Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 12-07-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayAs far as romantic first encounters go, meeting in a high-class brothel isn't typical. Gerard becomes Jacques' first and last patron, when he buys freedom for the boy ... Missing White Dragon, the Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Thu 01-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Young HaTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayCome and enter the world of Asian folk tales and Asian urban tales... All with a romantic twist!The ReviewThe Review: (please note that content portions of a review... Battle Angel Alita (Action Edition) Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 02-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kishiro YukitoTranslated by:Fred Burke and Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayYukito Kishiro blurs the lines between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita.
Alita must choose a challenge tea... Ruler of the Land Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Thu 07-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:(Story) Jeon Keuk-Jin (Art) Yang Jae-HyunTranslated by:Jason AnAdapted by:What They SaySwordsman Bi-Kwang and the protectress of the Sword of the Flowers, Hwa-Rin, continue their sword-fighting adventures in this medieval e... Azumanga Daioh Vol.#3
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Azuma KiyohikoTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayThe girls enter their senior year and Miss Yukari speaks ill of Tomo in the third volume of Azumanga Daioh! This volume marks the return of the sports meet, where... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login Special Edition
by Jason Chuang (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing session, I listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. I did not listen to it in the English dubbed version. The audio for this track is a pretty decent stereo mix that has a few moments of good di... Kamunagara Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamaura HajimeTranslated by:Yuki UrakawaAdapted by:What They SayKaguya is a teenager who lives with his aunt, Sakuri. The kendo coach at his high school, Narugami, has been after him to join the kendo team; but when he meets t... Vagabond Vol.#14
by Jarred Pine (Fri 12-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehiko InoueTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayMiyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan’s most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Ko... Seimaden Vol.#04
by Connie Zhang (Wed 06-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:You Higuri Translated by:Jonathan TarboxAdapted by:Jonathan TarboxWhat They SayThe Demon King Laures has been taken prisoner.
His enemies will stop at nothing to destroy him and have targeted his beloved Hilda as the means to... Moon Child Vol.#03
by Gary Thompson (Wed 09-12-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Reiko ShimizuTranslated by:Jonathan TarboxAdapted by:Jonathan TarboxWhat They SayThe mystery heats up as Jimmy learns his secret destiny! The mer-people know that Earth\'s only hope is for the daughter of the original \"Little... Wild Rock Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 01-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazusa TakashimaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unf... Shinobu Kokoro Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 12-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Temari MatsumotoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe Ninja: A stealth fighter expertly trained in ancient Japanese martial arts. With his fiery combination of sheer force, considerable guile and devastating proficiency... Eiken Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuyama SeijiTranslated by:BunnyBotXAdapted by:What They SayMifune Densuke just enrolled in the exclusive Zashono academy. He's eager to participate in extracurricular activities, but he never expected to join the mysterious... Love Hina Vol. #5
by Derek LaPierre (Sat 11-16-2002)
The Review!Welcome to my first review! Please bear with me.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review, which I found easy to listen to. There was no kind of noise distortion that I could pick up. The dialogue was very easy to hear, even with... Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)
What They SayA moving anime show based on the book by C.W. Nicol. It\'s a coming of age story about a boy with a special power who faces many obstacles in growing up. The Review!Kazuki Omori, veteran Godzilla director (Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla ...Soul Hunter Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2002)
What They SayThe honorable Bunchu and Kou Hiko must do their best to thwart Dakki, the immortal who has bewitched their beloved Emperor. Not satisfied with her defeat of the Four Great Lords, the evil temptress has her sights set on the Empress and her so... Apocalypse Zero
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayIn the post-apocalyptic world that Earth has become in the 21st century, monsters, mutants, and demons all roam the land looking for human prey. Kakugo and Harara have been trained by their father in the ancient Zero fighting technique, to pr... ADV Films New Title Solicitations (Thu 01-06-2005)
The Right Stuf site has updated with dates and some specifics for the March slate of titles from ADV Films:Chrono Crusade Vol. #4 - 75 minutes - $29.98 - 03/08/2005Cromartie High School Vol. #1 (also w/box & manga) - 100 minutes - $29.98/44.98 - 03/15/200...Anime Central: CPM/Slayers Remaster Trade-In Info (Mon 04-22-2002)
Don got the scoop on the trade in, but bear in mind that things may change until it gets officially posted on CPM\'s site:In approximately two weeks, CPM will have details on their web site. You will need to send your discs only (no box/case) to an addres...Contest update #1 (Thu 02-28-2002)
We've spent the evening going through hundreds of entries across a bunch of contests and have pulled together the winners for each of them. In particular, we had a lot of fun with the GTO contest for coming up with Anime University contests and will be su...Crimson Wolf
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-03-1998)
What They SayThe fate of the world rests in the ability of three untested warriors to defeat an unearthly army of darkness. Sorcery, martial arts and an unrequited love, spanning the centuries, explode in an epic battle at the gates of the forbidden city.... Lost Universe Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2000)
What They SayWatch out, universe! Kain Blueriver, the cape-obsessed master of the psi-blade, and his lovely associates Millie, a former hot-shot private eye, and Canal, the holographic image of the ship’s computer, are back for another round of insa... Siamese Cat First Mission
by Luis Cruz (Wed 04-10-2002)
What They SayJun and Naomi are hosts of a popular radio show on CAT-FM, but do not let their beauty fool you. They are the crime-fighting duo known as \"Siamese Cat\". Terrorists have captured ARTEMIS, the ultimate mobile laser cannon. Their leader Kai... Devil Lady Vol. #3: The Strengthening
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-16-2003)
What They SayJun is desperate. Is there anyone who can tell her what is happening within her? Will anyone be able to stop her from becoming The Beast again? Each night brings Jun closer to the truth-but the truth is hard to bear. As Jun clings to the last... Editorial: Going Digital
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-31-1998)
Going digital
You just might have to bear with me this month folks. It's anime related, but it goes the larger scope of things.
The two words above reflect my state of mind these days. Going digital. It's a motto. It's a way of life. It's the future.
L... Dirty Pair Flash: Random Angels
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayKei and Yuri are back in five new, collateral damage-filled episodes! Fearless, ruthless, and completely clueless, the Lovely Angels are ready to tackle their most dangerous cases ever. It\'s every sentient being for itself when the 3WA\'s un... Panda! Go Panda
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayCheerful Mimiko has a very strange family for a little girl - a Panda for her Papa, and his son Panny calls her Mom! Join this happy family in many adventures! When Panny follows Mimiko to school, he must pretend to be a teddy bear so Mimiko ... Manic Maniac: We Are the Villain
by Joe Crosby (Thu 07-03-2008)
"Would you rather be a superhero for a day or a super villain for a day?"
That question is among hundreds of dualistic conundrums presented in the game "Would You Rather?" And it happens to be the one that created the most he... Book Buzz: Puttin’ the Folk Back in Hellboy
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-17-2008)
Guillermo del Toro’s first Hellboy film wasn’t exactly the strongest of foundations for a blockbuster comic book franchise. Its reviews were generally positive, yet still fairly mixed. Its domestic gross of $59 million, against a budget of $66... The 5 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Comic Strips
by Christina H (Fri 02-01-2008)
Sometimes a form of entertainment can become so bad that it transcends badness and becomes something new and wonderful. The world of newspaper comic strips is a gold mine for this, where strips that were built on a shaky premise to begin with run for deca... Julie Benz Talks PUNISHER and DEXTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-14-2008)
Heather Newgen had a chance to catch up with actress Julie Benz (Dexter), who's starring in both Rambo and Punisher:War Zone. For the latter film, the signature blond died her hair brunette and talked a bit about what to expect from her character. She als... I AM LEGEND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-14-2007)
The newest screen adaptation of Richard Matheson’s influential novel I Am Legend suffers from near-schizophrenia. After director Francis Lawrence and screenplay adapters Mark Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman (Goldsman is also one of the producers) set... THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-07-2007)
The religious right has been making noise about Philip Pullman’s fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials and, unlike complaints about the Harry Potter series, one can understand what the fuss was about with the books: the Church (albeit in another dimens... 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... 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’... LOST: Premiere & Confirmed Dead
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sat 02-09-2008)
Due to a combination of a hard drive crash followed closely by tornadoes, I was unable to get a review for the season premiere of LOST posted last week. I thought the episode deserved discussion though so this week this extensive article will look at... DVD Review: THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Tim Janson (Tue 05-13-2008)
After striking gold…much, much gold…with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, executives at New Line set about trying to find another fantasy epic to adapt, choosing Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy. Now, when I&rsqu... Book Buzz: SPIN to the Big Screen
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-02-2008)
Before any other news is tackled a moment must be taken to honor two individuals who were integral in the popularization of sci-fi television. Joseph Pevney and Alexander Courage passed away earlier last May. Both worked on the original Star Trek series w... IRON Opens in Theaters May 1st
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-22-2008)
For some fans, waiting one more day for Iron Man to hit theaters is a bit too much to bear. No worries. The fellow geeks at SHH have answered the call and called Tony Stark (according to them). The site says Paramount has now decided to begin showing the ... Panettiere, Long Lead ALPHA Animation
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Hayden Panettiere and Justin Long are set to lead Alpha and Omega, a new animation which marks the first team-up of Lionsgate and Crest Animation Productions. The trade reports that the duo will be joining Christina Ricci, Danny Glover, Dennis Hopper and ... THE ARISTOCATS: Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Wed 03-05-2008)
I hate to knock a Disney picture as even the least of the Disney animated films are better than most of what passes for children and family entertainment today, but The Aristocats simply is not one of Disney’s better efforts. The 1970’s w... Kimagure Orange Road TV Vol. #02
by Paul Grisham (Mon 06-24-2002)
What They SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Secon... Fancy Lala Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-05-2002)
What They SayFrom beloved anime illustrator, Akemi Takada (Kimagure Orange Road) - When junior high school girl Miho is given the power to transform herself into the pop star, Lala – the world had better watch out! Life can be pretty scary as a star... Project Arms: Second Chapter Vol. #2
by Luis Cruz (Tue 11-16-2004)
What They SayThe Chapel Children are just an average bunch of kids – except that they\'re not. A hundred times smarter than normal adults and a thousand times more vicious, they\'ve decided it\'s time to run away from their \"Egregori Lab\" home and... Full Metal Panic Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Sat 06-19-2004)
What They SayA young boy flies into a psychotic rage passing through customs, and Mithril flies into action. Is he some sort of brainwashed terrorist? Or is he something even more dangerous and sinister? Hidden away in Mithril?s secret research facility, ... Patlabor TV Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)
What They SayFrom the Director of RahXephon and the Screenwriter of .hack//SIGN.
Scientists have invented a new giant robot suit, and Noa’s mecha Alphonse is looking a little obsolete in comparison. Can Noa bear to leave him behind? She’ll b... Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - machines designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist fo... Boys Over Flowers Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-04-2004)
What They SayFour fun-filled episodes of the cult anime show BOYS OVER FLOWERS reside on this release. Threatened with expulsion from Eitoku, Tsukushi and Rui escape, but when they learn that Tsukasa is planning to move to New York for two years they plan... Texhnolyze Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-05-2004)
What They SayThe Shapes, the cybernetic warriors in white, wipe out what\'s left of Lukuss with overwhelming numbers and the superior firepower of their futuristic weapons. Ran foresees a future of Lukuss that she cannot bear and boards a train to escape.... Inu Yasha Vol. #26
by Luis Cruz (Fri 09-09-2005)
What They SayUsing the crimson-bladed Tetsusaiga\'s new barrier breaking abilities, Inuyasha uncovers the Panther Demons\' hideout. While Inuyasha searches for the kidnapped Kagome and battles hoards of Panther Demons, Sesshomaru arrives on the scene and ... Get Backers Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-03-2005)
What They SayGinji’s captured. Ban’s exhausted. Emishi and Shido are on the run from a pair of bald twins with super Chinese fighting techniques. The mission to recover the arms of the goddess seems all but lost…But then again, “... Overman King Gainer Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)
What They SayThe Exodus to Yapan has found a new foe. When the Exodus threatens to create a flaw in his perfect diagram, Kashmir uses a powerful Psycho-Overmen to wage psychological warfare against Gain, Gainer, and their comrades. Now, their thoughts, th... Tenchi Muyo RYO-OHKI Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-01-2005)
What They SayTenchi seeks answers from his past while Ryoko faces the present head on. But the gang\'s world gets turned upside-down when they receive a strange visitor. After composing himself, Tenchi discovers that the mysterious visitor is not his mom,... pillows: PENALTY LIFE
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 12-28-2004)
What They SayThe pillows\' have done hard time with their recent album, \"PENALTY LIFE,\" and it\'s finally breaking out to the U.S.! Known for their definitive, hard J-rocking, frenetic punk style music to the smash anime hit, \'Fooly Cooly,\' the trio o... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-30-2004)
What They SayThings are getting a little... kooky. First, Milk and her team go on a globe-trotting trek to stop a murderous bear. Then, they get sucked into a Satanic Time warp. And finally, we get a revealing look into Milk and her friends\' deepest, dar... Kino's Journey Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-18-2004)
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bear witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler. ... Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-23-2004)
What They SayThe flames of war burn ever brighter! While Show Zama and Garalia attempt to make their way back to Byston Well, the crew of the Zelerna are pursued by Bern Bunnings and Drake Luft\'s latest recruits from Upper Earth. Meanwhile, Elmelie esca... Ai Yori Aoshi Vol. #3: Hugs and Kisses
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-25-2003)
What They SayJust as Kaoru begins to adjust to hiding his love for Aoi while living with three other girls, a new girl arrives! Mayu Mizuki has been living abroad with her parents, but has returned to enroll in college and pursue her childhood crush on Ka... F-Force
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-29-2004)
What They SayThe gorgeous, supernaturally powered Alicia has been kidnapped by demons, enslaved for their unspeakably perverted pleasures. Her only hope for survival: A team of busty barbarians known as the F-Force!The Review!Set in a fantasy type world, ... Crying Freeman Vol. #2: A Taste of Revenge
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-02-2003)
What They SayBy taking the Chinese names \"Ron Tayan\" (Dragon Sun) and \"Fu Ching-Ran\" (Tiger Orchid), Hinomura and his wife Emu Hino show their commitment to the venerable Hong Kong cartel The 108 Dragons. Now they face both betrayal from within their ... Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #15
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-08-2003)
What They SayWhat if…? Would there be an earth-shaking battle if Spinel met Keroberous? If Sakura and Li were trapped alone together in an elevator, could Li confess his feelings to Sakura? How could Keroberous and Yue stay hidden if couldn’t... Ai Yori Aoshi Vol. #2: My Dearest
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-16-2003)
What They SayMiyabi, Tina, and now Taeko. These are the girls living in the Sakuraba Mansion with Kaoru and Aoi that are not Kaoru’s girlfriends! While Kaoru succeeds in remaining faithful, the misunderstandings and challenges from these girls and... Millennium Actress Collectors Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-23-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w... Cosmo Warrior Zero Box Set
by Ben Leary (Fri 10-12-2007)
What They SayA classic legend of honor among warriors by Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Harlock Saga)!
The time of lawlessness in deep space is coming to a close. Warrius Zero, a battle-weary admiral now serving the mechanized victors, is commanded... Risky Safety Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-29-2003)
What They SayThe apprentice angel Safety relates the story of how she became a friend to a giant monster. The unusual love triangle between Lani the Pomeranian, Safety the apprentice angel and Risky the apprentice death spirit is resolved. And in the clim... Noir Vol. #7: The End of the Matter
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-18-2003)
What They SayIn a place forgotten by time, the darkest ritual of the Soldats has begun. At long last, all of the mysteries that set Mireille and Kirika on their journey have been answered. However, there is one question that has yet to be decided: who wil... Sakura Wars TV Vol. #4: Intermission
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-26-2003)
What They SayThe nefarious Satani is up to his tricks again-and the only thing more horrifying than the wickedness of his actions is the revelation of his true identity! Meanwhile, Sakura must face the Spirit World in order to make peace with the trouble... Pokemon Vol. #07: Psi Surprise
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayA ghost appears and lures Brock into her trap! Butterfree falls in love, but Team Rocket is out to steal the entire swarm! Can Butterfree win his mate, and can Ash bear to part with the first Pokemon he ever caught? Psi Pokemon specialize in ... Steamboy (also w/gift set)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-15-2005)
What They SayFrom acclaimed Akira director Katsuhiro Otomo comes this retro science-fiction epic starring the voice-acting talents of Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, and Patrick Stewart!
Set in 19th Century Victorian England, Steamboy follows the harrowing e... TOY MANIAC: Call of Duty: World at War
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-20-2008)
To start off this week’s Toy Column I wanted to thank all of you for posting your comments back in October on my “Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?” column. I addressed all of you about whether or not I should buy a Playstation 3 or an ... A Story Is Born Part Two
by CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH (Mon 11-05-2001)
The new Pixar film MONSTERS, INC. is officially a hit with an opening weekend box office take of over $60 million. Perfect timing, then, for the second part of CINESCAPE's interview with the film's creators.Co-writer Andrew Stanton takes credit for some ... JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-20-2001)
I'm writing this on the evening of November 11th, the day that a plane crashed into a neighborhood of Queens, New York. In the first three pages of JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL, the city-ship Haven emerges from warp space and crashes into the town of Lamont, Califo... Some Brief Histories of Time: The Legion Reboots, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 11-05-2001)
This month's launch of THE LEGION, a brand new monthly series for the Legion of Super-Heroes written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, isn't the first time the teens of tomorrow have gotten a new book. Ever since the team's first appearance in ADVENTURE COM... THUNDERBIRDS: SET 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 10-28-2001)
Television producer Gerry Anderson liked working for scale. That is, from his experience directing children's shows in the 1950s (starting with TORCHY, THE BATTERY BOY), he knew the value of working with miniatures. During the 1960s, he came up with ideas... ICONS: ICEMAN #1 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-18-2001)
Bobby Drake takes off for Hong Kong to confront his ex-girlfriend Opal Tanaka. (Good grief, almost the whole team is over there this week...see X-MEN ANNUAL 2001, and you'll see what I mean.) Seems she's been keeping from him the fact that he now has a so... Palmiotti, Conner Take On X-MEN
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 12-20-2001)
Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner are collaborating on a story for X-MEN UNLIMITED #35.Palmiotti wrote and inked the story, with Conner providing pencils."The story is a 10-page Rogue story, with Wolverine in it later in the story," Palmiotti says. "It's ... THOR: GODSTORM #3 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-30-2001)
The Godstorm is once again unleashed from its imprisonment, this time by an unsuspecting oil rig in the Nordic seas. Jake Olson has been drawn to this place, and now he realizes why?it's time the Thunder God had a final battle with this meteorological adv... Keeping Up with Goyer
by Eric Moro (Thu 01-17-2002)
It's no secret that one of the busiest men in both comics and film is writer-producer David Goyer. His work on the DC Comics title JSA picks up again with this month's issue #32 and will continue on through the highly anticipated JLA/JSA hardcover crossov... CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD MEN RUNNING #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-07-2002)
A group of US commandos make their way through the Colombian jungles, with a the cocaine mafia on their trail and a group of Colombian children in tow. It seems like a hopeless situation, but help comes in an unexpected form as Captain America arrives on ... TWIN PEAKS: THE FIRST SEASON
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 01-09-2002)
David Lynch may be considered one of the premier American directors (and rightly so to these eyes) in critical circles, but his unique brand of visceral "entertainment" rarely strikes a chord with general audiences. The major exception was his creation, a... Video This Week: January 1st
by John Thonen (Tue 01-01-2002)
With the Christmas buying season barely past us, most distributors and retailers have cut back new video releases under the assumption that most buyers are close to broke. So, there's only a handful of new titles this week, but a couple of them are signif... History That Wasn't!
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 01-01-2003)
While basking in the sun here in glorious Mexico, I received an e-mail from my editor asking me for a little New Year's something. Now, I was feeling a bit under the weather, pretty much dead weight mentally, after hitting the tequila bong heavy the night... DALEK EMPIRE 2: THE HUMAN FACTOR
by Tony Whitt (Fri 09-14-2001)
Alby continues his search for Susan Mendes, who along with the mysterious Kalendorf is working for the Daleks to bring hope to the human slaves. As Alby and journalist Gordon Pellan risk death to reach the planet Guria, Kalendorf becomes increasingly worr... ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR: GIRLS WITH GUNS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 08-30-2001)
General audiences have long held Japanese animation in contempt. True, a few films have managed widespread appeal, such as Akira and Ghost in the Shell. But overall, when someone says, “anyone for anime?” they usually get the same contemptuous glances res... Making A.I. Part 2
by Eric Moro (Fri 06-29-2001)
With the first in a long list of the production's obstacles overcome (the creation of a script), Steven Spielberg faced the monumental task of making the Stanley Kubrick concepted A.I.: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE actually look as if it were made by the late ... New BATTLESTAR GALACTICA taps old characters?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-28-2001)
In an interview with the company website, SciFi.com, the producers of the new Sci Fi Channel update of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA are promising the return of characters from the 1970s incarnation of the show. Which ones? Well, that's where we get into a g... Stan Winston on A.I. and JURASSIC PARK III
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-19-2001)
Stan Winston Studio has had a busy year. Their makeup effects artistry can already be seen in PEARL HARBOR, and they have two other summer blockbusters coming out in the next few weeks, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. So Stan Winston should have a lot to talk ... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 5: Into the Black Hole
by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... A.I. Artificial Intelligence
by Jeff Bond (Fri 06-29-2001)
In a year when moviemakers have engaged in a heated competition to see who can make the loudest, dumbest, crassest, most offensive pile of crap, Steven Spielberg’s A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE is a flawed little gem. While its commercials and trailers hav...