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BEE MOVIE Tops DVD Races
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-20-2008)

Paramount/DreamWorks's Bee Movie topped the national DVD sales chart in its first week in release, says The Hollywood Reporter. Miramax's Oscar-winner No Country for Old Men finished a strong second on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart for th...

BEE MOVIE Stings The Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)

It seemed that audiences wanted to check out last week’s releases once again rather than watch any of the new releases debuting over the weekend. The two returning films hit the top 2 spots while the debuts show up behind in 3rd and 4th place. As to...

DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)

THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi...


Golgo 13: Queen Bee
by Dani Moure (Thu 08-26-2004)

What They SayCode Name: Golgo 13 - Professional assassin. Target: Queen Bee - leader of a dissident South American liberation army. Mission: Terminate the infamous Queen Bee before she kills a high profile presidential candidate Problem: Queen Bee i...

DVD News and Release Info for August 14
by John Thonen (Tue 08-14-2001)

VIDEO NEWS         TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE was originally a low budget TV anthology series which, while largely forgotten today, helped pave the way for a multitude of horror, fantasy and sci-fi TV series we enjoy ...

Diamond November Solicitations (Wed 08-18-2004)

AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 W ARTBOX DVD SRP: $39.98 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE DVD SRP: $29.95 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE LIMITED EDITION DVD SRP: $59.95 ARGENTOSOMA COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SRP: $99.98 AURA BA...

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Hits DVD Dec 3 & 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)

Fox Home Entertainment has announced the DVD rollout date for their latest summer hit, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, which hits International markets for DVD & Blu-Ray on December 3, 2007 and North American markets on December 18, 2007. The long awaited ad...


Golgo 13: Queen Bee
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2001)

What They SayGolgo 13: the world’s most notorious assassin is on another dangerous mission!! The Professional is back in action, this time on DVD! He’s a James Bond 007 type, but without the conscience, cold and suave, a real lady-killer…...

DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)

VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ...

Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)

Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ...

DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)

VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D...


Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel. This is one of the more interestin...

Diamond December Update (Thu 09-16-2004)

12 KINGDOMS VOL 9 DVD SRP $29.95 2 X 1 2 VOLUME DVD BOXSET $SRP: $39.95 ANGEL TALES VOL 4 SWEET NEW LIFE DVD SRP: $29.98 BLACK WIDOW DVD SRP: $29.99 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 BODY TRANSFER DVD SRP: $29.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2004 VOL 1 ...

Escaflowne Movie: Standard Edition
by Eric Ho (Sat 05-04-2002)

The Review!Intro Having the benefit of being the first to review this movie is a pleasure. Even though I no longer have the dvd in my possession, this dvd was truly spectacular. This review will consist mostly about the Ultimate Edition, but will make ...

DVD Review of X-FILES: REVELATIONS
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)

At the New York Comic Con X-Files creators Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz spoke of a DVD that would precede their new X-Files film X-Files: I Want To Believe (in theaters July 25, 2008). The DVD was to be a refresher on Agents Mulder (David Duchovny...


Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-05-2002)

What They SaySakura wins a trip to Hong Kong! Or does she? A mysterious force calls out to Sakura in her dreams, and she discovers a dangerous legacy lingering in the alleys of Hong Kong. Thank goodness Sakura can depend upon Li and his family to help her...

DVD Reloaded!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)

For years, The Video Beat (www.thevideobeat.com) has been providing rare '50s and '60s era videos to fans and collectors, and they now join the List with their own high quality DVD-R titles that include menus and specially selected extras.SPOTLIGHT OF THE...

BEE MOVIE
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-19-2008)

To start, you’d better like Jerry Seinfeld and his type of humor. If you don’t then the Bee Movie isn’t for you. His comedy is all over this film as if it were the color yellow. Being a fan of his comedy and his show I fou...

Bandai Announces Remaining DVD Re-Releases for 04/2004 (Wed 02-25-2004)

IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004 February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...


DVD - The Time is Now
by Roman Martel (Thu 10-01-1998)

Well, if you?re reading this, you must either have a DVD player or at least are thinking of getting one. You also may know by now the many benefits of the format, in comparison to VHS and LD. Let?s recap some of those for a moment. You get digital sound a...

Cut Hulk Spoof on Scary Movie 3 DVD (Thu 01-22-2004)

The 'Scary Movie 3' DVD is packed with bonus materials, including...a Hulk vs. Aliens parody and more.

Cowboy Bebop Movie DVD Announcement (Tue 04-15-2003)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: "Exciting & Vital" -Los Angeles Times "Delivers Hardboiled Action & Sci-Fi Fun...A Must See!" -Animation Magazine Big Screen Smash Animated Sci-Fi Feature Film from Renowned Japanese Anime Director Shinichiro Watanabe Based...

Dragonball Movie #03: Mystical Adventure (Tue 02-27-2001)

What They SayGoku and Krillin have completed their training under the mystical Master Roshi. Now the duo is off to test their newly acquired skills at a prestigious martial arts tournament sponsored by the young emperor Chiaotzu. The winner of the tournam...


Galaxy Express 999 the Movie DVD-BOX (-)

What They Say?Galaxy 999 will take you on a journey, a never ending journey?. journey to the stars!? Leiji Matsumoto?s legendary storytelling is brought to life in the GE 999 series. Follow Tetsuro, on the quest to becoming a man and all the adventures he...

Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 12-03-2004)

The Shop has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf as well as their weekly sale that seems to be a box set bonanza:I still need to make some room - so I\'m discounting the His & Her Circumstances DVD Set to only $39.99 - or, you can buy t...

DVD & VHS: September 10
by John Thonen (Tue 09-10-2002)

VIDEO NEWSThe Fangoria website recently put an end to any ongoing belief in the luck of the Irish, with their announcement that Trimark Pictures has begun casting on LEPRECHAUN: BACK IN THE HOOD. Now, I'm sure little person, and the actor inside Gabe Bart...

Win Garfield: The Movie on DVD (Tue 10-12-2004)

Click and enter for your chance to win 'Garfield: The Movie' on DVD from DVDFanatic.com and Fox Home Entertainment...


Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum the Forever
by Dani Moure (Sat 01-31-2004)

What They SayStrange things begin happening in Tomobiki Town when a great cherry tree, Tarouzakura, is cut down while Lum & Co are making a movie. Lum loses her horn - and her powers! Thus begins the strangest and most lyrical of the Urusei Yatsura movie...

Escaflowne Movie: Ultimate Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-19-2002)

What They SayA re-telling of the fan-favorite Escaflowne TV series available in the US for the first time ever! This LIMITED 3-disc set contains the Movie CD soundtrack and a second full DVD of bonus materials: Production Art Gallery, Staff and Cast Inter...

TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)

The official details for the DVD/HD-DVD releases of Paramount's TRANSFORMERS have been released online. The release date is set for October 16, 2007 for both formats. Here's the press release and the list of items set to appear on the 2-Disc Special ...

Escaflowne the Movie DTS Limited Edition (Sun 03-31-2002)

What They SayEscaflowne the Movie is based on the TV Series by Shoji Kawamori titled ?Vision of Escaflowne?. An adventure for Hitomi, a young girl transported to the planet of Gaea, where she must use her powers of precognition to help save a kingdom, ove...


Slayers: Movie Box (Thinpak)
by Megan Lavey (Wed 09-21-2005)

What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to hi...

Nadesico Movie: Prince of Darkness (First Ltd. Edition) (-)

What They SayThis mondo-mega-hit theatrical feature released in \'98 was produced as a sequel to the equally popular TV series. Bonus features include theatrical spots, trailers, promo clip for the theme song \'\'Dearest\'\', and more. The show\'s high po...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2003)

What They SayIt isn’t easy being a guy-especially if you’re Ataru Moroboshi, the luckless lecher loved by Lum, the aviating Alien Princess with a very short temper. Lum doesn’t need much assistance going ballistic when everyone in Tomo...

Escaflowne: The Movie - Anime Movie Classics Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-06-2007)

What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ove...


Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of Freedom (a New Anime Title), Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , Patlabor The Movie and Patlab (Tue 01-09-2007)

Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...

DVD & VHS This Week: July 9
by John Thonen (Tue 07-09-2002)

VIDEO NEWS2002 has been an uneven year for most cinematic genres, but its been a great year for animated films. One of those animated hits will be coming to DVD just in time for Christmas. ICE AGE, the tale of a mammoth named Manny, a sloth named Sid, a ...

Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Karen Gellender (Wed 02-06-2002)

The Review!The theatrical adaptation of Kosuke Fujishima's "Ah! Megami-sama" manga delivers with gorgeous visuals and a truly epic story. Unfortunately, it may be a little too ambitious for it's own good. Visuals: You would be hard-pressed to find a mo...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE DVD SALES OF NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW (Tue 09-25-2007)

Feature Film Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series Debuts At Number 25 On Nielsen VideoScan San Francisco, CA, September 25, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation...


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...

Dragonball Z Movie #04: Lord Slug (Tue 08-07-2001)

What They SayThe end of the world is fast approaching, in the form of a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Not if Goku has anything to say about it! Goku and Krillin race to the rescue. Using their incredible powers, they narrowly deflect th...

DVD This Week: July 2
by John Thonen (Tue 07-02-2002)

VIDEO NEWSBlade 2 has been announced for DVD release September 3rd as a feature laden, double disc package. In addition to the film itself, disc one will feature two commentary tracks, one with director Guillermo Del Toro and writer David Goyer and the se...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum the Forever
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-25-2004)

What They SayStrange things begin to happen in Tomobiki Town. When a great cherry tree, \"Tarozakura,\" is cut down while Lum&Co. are making a movie, Lum loses her horns - and her powers! Thus begins the strangest and most lyrical of the Urusei Yatsur...


DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)

VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o...

DVD This Week: April 30
by John Thonen (Tue 04-30-2002)

VIDEO NEWSSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - SEASON 3 had previously been announced by Paramount, but now the company is sharing info on the supplemental features that the twenty-six episode set will include. Mission Overview will be a featurette, with in...

USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)

While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr...

First Look: 'Wonder Woman' DVD Movie
by Jim Harvey (Tue 07-08-2008)

TV Guide has unveiled your first look at the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' animated feature film. The best-selling magazine also chats up actress Keri Russell ('Felicity') who provides the lead voice for DC Comics' amazonian warrior. Russell said the story ...


Patlabor Movie 2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayThe date is 2002, three years after the events of Patlabor 1. The destruction of a United Nations Labor team in South East Asia signals the beginning of a deadly terrorist plan that threatens to send shockwaves throughout Japan?s military. Wi...

Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP...

VIZ PICTURES RELEASES LOVE*COM THE MOVIE ON DVD (Thu 01-03-2008)

Romantic High School Comedy Inspired By Award Winning Shojo Manga San Francisco, CA, February 1, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announced the DVD release of the romant...

DVD & VHS This Week: July 23
by John Thonen (Tue 07-23-2002)

VIDEO NEWSMovie audiences Kane Hodder reprises the role he's made famous in 2002's JASON X © New Line Cinema weren't waiting for the return of Jason Voorhees, but New Line is betting that the video rental audience is as they announce the Octo...


DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)

As I mentioned in last weeks column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the worlds longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. Im still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar...

DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)

VIDEO NEWSTheres not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought hed 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...

DVD This Week: August 20
by John Thonen (Tue 08-20-2002)

VIDEO NEWSHELLRAISER: HELLSEEKER, which reunites stars Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence from the first film in the series, will hit video stores this October. But FANGORIA.COM recently reported that a sequel to that sequel is already in the works. Apparen...

Patlabor Movie 1
by Dwight Chapin (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!I just finished watching Patlabor 1 for the first time. I am pleased to say that overall the DVD lives up to what one would expect from a movie 10 years old. I had heard mixed things about this classic. I have been told the movie is slow, and a...


DVD News & Notes for July 10, 2001
by John Thonen (Tue 07-10-2001)

Universal's Golden Age Of Horror will soon be coming our way when Universal Studios unleashes a host of DVD double-features sure to whet the cinematic appetite of any classic-era horror movie fan. Not wanting to miss out on the interest generated by their...

GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ...

DVD & VHS This Week: March 5
by John Thonen (Tue 03-05-2002)

VIDEO NEWSHIGHLANDER was both a box office and critical dud when originally released in 1986. Since then, a fiercely loyal cult movement has turned the tale of sword swinging immortals into a success story surpassed only by that of the original STAR TREK....

Macross Plus Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-05-2002)

What They SayShoji Kawamori\'s critically acclaimed Macross Plus is one of the most expensive and respected anime films ever produced. Originally created as a 4-part Original Video Animation series, this masterful story featuring world-class animation was...


Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You
by Dani Moure (Sun 01-11-2004)

What They SayIt isn\'t easy being a guy - especially if you\'re Ataru Moroboshi, the luckless lecher loved by Lum, the aviating Alien Princess with a very short temper. Lum doesn\'t need much assistance going ballistic when everyone in Tomobiki gets an ...

Revolutionary Girl Utena Movie
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.8 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 4 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Content Ratings- Animation: 5 Sound: 5 Plot: 5 Acting: 4 Music: 5 Entertainment: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Intro- Gosh t...

Animated 'Transformers The Movie' DVD site (Thu 06-01-2006)

The 20th Anniversary Edition of the animated feature 'Transformers: The Movie' is coming. Check out the teaser site...

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie
by Justin A. Swartz (Sat 11-30-2002)

The Review!Video: This is a great-looking disc. I remember watching this movie on VHS when it was originally released, and when I saw this on DVD I was blown away. This is a great authoring job from the guys and gals at Manga Corps. Despite two places...


HD DVD for X-Box 360 and SAW on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-24-2006)

HD DVD add-on for X-Box 360 No HDMI: The first pictures of the HD DVD add-on for Microsoft's X-Box 360 were recently posted on IGN.com, and there's some bad news: The accessory apparently will not have an HDMI digital output, only X-Box 360 &co...

Mark Hamill Wins DVD Award for 'Comic Book: The Movie' (Wed 02-23-2005)

In the midst of this awards season, Mark Hamill's 'Comic Book: The Movie' received the "Best Live Action DVD Premiere Movie" at the under-recognized DVD Exclusive Awards.

Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)

One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested...

X: The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-25-2001)

What They SayThe future of the universe rests on one young man, Kamui Shiro, who must destroy either the Dragons of Earth or the Dragons of Heaven - two opposing armies. He alone must decide whether humanity should be destroyed to create a purified univer...


Dragonball Z Movie #04: Lord Slug
by Logan Goolsby (Thu 02-07-2002)

The Review!An asteroid is seen falling towards the Earth and Goku and Krillin go to stop it. It's just a clever guise, because the real horror lurking behind is the evil Super Namek Lord Slug! He has come seeking the Dragonballs to realize his wish for et...

Dragonball Z Movie #09: Bojack Unbound
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)

What They SayThe infamous millionaire X.S. Cash is funding the most amazing martial arts tournament the Universe has ever seen! The four tournament finalists must do battle with warriors representing the four corners of the galaxy in a decisive battle to ...

DVD & VHS This Week: April 23
by John Thonen (Tue 04-23-2002)

VIDEO NEWSBuena Vista recently announced that they would be releasing Tim Burton's wonderful ED WOOD on DVD this summer on August 13. Burton's film is in glorious black and white and boasts a pair of top of the line performances from Johnny Depp as talen...

Dragonball Z Movie #06: Return of Cooler (Sat 11-30-2002)

What They SayNew Namek is besieged by an enormous evil entity - the Big Gete Star - a \'living planet\' of metal that sustains itself by devouring entire worlds. Fearing for the existence of his people, Dende, the new guardian of Earth, turns to Goku an...


Freedom Vol. #2 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-31-2007)

What They SayDuring routine maintenance on the lunar surface, Takeru finds a strange capsule containing a single photograph. Captivated by the enigmatic girl in the photo, he scours the city in vain for clues to her identity. In desperation, Takeru and fr...

DVD & VHS This Week: February 26
by John Thonen (Tue 02-26-2002)

VIDEO NEWSWith Ang Lee's highly anticipated adaptation of THE INCREDIBLE HULK now in pre-production, it was only a matter of time before the 1978 - 1982 TV version involving the same character made a reappearance on video. Anchor Bay is reportedly plannin...

Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayThe Second Volume in the Acclaimed Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy! The war rages on, and the Federation ship White Base continues to do battle with the Zeon forces as they undertake the long journey to federation headquarters in Jaburo. B...

DVD in the Museum
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-24-2007)

Since tomorrow is my birthday, I’ll try not to delay you any longer than necessary, as I’m sure you all have plenty of shopping to do. To celebrate, I’ll be sending out a free random DVD of my choosing to every Maniac that sends an em...


Fathers' Day DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-23-2006)

Warner Bros. has decided to clean out their stock of DVDs of the supernatural law firm thriller DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, the Steve McQueen cop action flick BULLIT, the Man vs. Nature adventure THE PERFECT STORM, the director's cut of ALEXANDER, the historic epic...

DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)

While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro...

Patlabor Movie 2
by Andrew Bolton (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Content: A I liked this movie over the first Patlabor movie, it has a great story, and animation. The movie is mostly story driven, with the word "deep" summing up the feel to it. There is lots of plot content going on throughout the movie, wit...

Street Fighter II: The Movie (-)

What They SayThe Review!This is the movie version of Street Fighter 2 that was released in Japan a few years back. The movie has appearances by all of the Street Fighter 2 characters up through the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo arcade game. Some of the cha...


DVD & VHS This Week: March 12
by John Thonen (Tue 03-12-2002)

VIDEO NEWSTHE OTHERS surprised critics and audiences alike last year when it emerged out of nowhere to become a huge sleeper hit. Dimension Pictures, who artfully shepherded the film to success, will be releasing the film to video as a two-disc, "Collecto...

The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)

VIDEO NEWS        You cant keep a good corpse down as Trimark Home Video has recently announced their August 3rd Special Edition release of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Dan OBannons 1985 semi-sequel/spin-off of Georg...

More Trek on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-28-2004)

Ive known Roger Ebert for years, though Im not sure if hed remember me. Weve never talked much at press screenings and such, mainly because I agree with his working habits we dont want to discuss a film until we have a chance to review it, thereby ...

DVD & VHS This Week: July 30
by John Thonen (Tue 07-30-2002)

VIDEO NEWSWhile many video companies are scaling back on the release of extras laden classic film DVD special editions, Warner Home Video recently announced five new ones coming this September. The announcement includes three Academy Award Winners: AMADEU...


Inu-Yasha Movie 3 Mobile Theater Tour (Wed 08-17-2005)

INUYASHA The Movie 3 Going Direct To DVD After An Innovative Big Screen 15-City Mobile Theater Tour (New York, NY– August 16, 2005) – “INUYASHA THE MOVIE 3: SWORDS OF AN HONORABLE RULER” is being given a highly visible and very u...

SCARY MOVIE and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2
by John Thonen (Tue 12-05-2000)

Its comedy week here at `Vidiocy,` as two recent hits and a largely forgotten item from the early 60s lead us into a week of mirth and madness. Up first, Buena Vista Home Entertainments release one of the years biggest surprise hits, Scary Movie. R...

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 ...

Ranma : The Movie – Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 07-28-2005)

What They SayAll is well at the Tendo residence when from out of nowhere, a Chinese girl named Lychee appears, seeking revenge on Happosai for a broken promise made since her birth. Things get worse when Kirin and the Seven Lucky Gods appear and abduct A...


Revolutionary Girl Utena Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)

What They SayFrom the director of Sailor Moon and the key animation supervisor of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream - to become a prince - come true...

DVD Shopping Bag: Unto Every DVD Generation
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-22-2008)

Remember what watching Batman was like as a kid? Outside of the comic book he was a pretty jovial fellow. Whether it was paling around with the Justice League on the Superfriends or having his plans foiled by Bat-Mite on the New Adventures of Batman his e...

Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)

This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With...

Patlabor Movie 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-06-2007)

What They SaySet three years after the first film, Patlabor 2 draws police commanders Ki\'ichi Gotoh and Shinobu Nagumo into the hunt for Tsuge, a rogue officer of the Japan Self-Defense Force connected with an escalating wave of terrorist attacks. But th...


Starblazers Movie 2: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato (Sat 01-04-2003)

What They SayThe darkest chapter in the Yamato saga! Earth has been revived from its near-destruction at the hands of Gamillon, but now a new danger appears at the edge of the Milky Way, and the crew of the Space Battleship Yamato must reunite to confort...

Sakura Wars the Movie (Fri 03-07-2003)

What They Say(publisher: King Records, catalogue #: KIBA-9794)The Review!For a fan of the Sakura Taisen franchise, it was my mission to get the movie whenever it arrives on the R2 DVD. Having pre-ordered this DVD since April, you could say I was highly an...

DVD This Week: November 6th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-06-2001)

VIDEO NEWSSince it's anybody's guess when THE MATRIX sequels will actually be completed, video fans may react favorably to the upcoming MATRIX REVISITED: GOLD COLLECTOR'S EDITION. The DVD will feature even more behind-thescenes footage than the previous d...

DVD & VHS This Week: April 9
by John Thonen (Tue 04-09-2002)

VIDEO NEWSEverybody has to start somewhere and Steven Spielberg first grabbed the attention of critics and audiences with the 1971 TV movie DUEL. On May 21st, Universal will bring the film to DVD in a special edition package featuring a Spielberg intervie...


DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)

VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.Cs semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottins waterlogged ghosts. T...

DVD This Week: August 27
by John Thonen (Tue 08-27-2002)

VIDEO NEWSProof, as if any was needed, that direct-to-video horror producers have no shame is the recent report (from CREATURE CORNER) of a sequel to the dreadful BLOODY MURDER. That film was an unexpected video hit, probably due to its cover art of a cha...

DVD and Blu-Ray Details for INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)

From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel ...

Win Marvels Ultimate Avengers Movie on DVD! (Thu 01-26-2006)

Enter Avixion's contest to win a copy of Ultimate Avengers on DVD.


DVD News and Release Info for August 7
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)

VIDEO NEWS        THERES NOTHING OUT THERE: SPECIAL EDITION is a good example of the little known or rarely seen title that the DVD explosion is bringing to the surface. On 9/19, Image Entertainment will release this e...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-06-2004)

What They SayIn the first Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Only You,\" Ataru found himself a reluctant bridegroom trapped between two warring Alien Princesses. In the second Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Beautiful Dreamer,\" he found himself trapped in one of Lum\'s d...

VAN HELSING on HD DVD, Samsung announces new firmware.
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-17-2006)

Disney Announces More Blu-ray Titles: FLIGHTPLAN, SKY HIGH, and THE WILD are all scheduled to be released as Blu-ray discs on November 21st. With most of the current HD DVD and Blu-ray discs being action and adventure films, it appears that Disney is ho...

The DVD After Tomorrow
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-11-2004)

As I was gazing lovingly at my growing stacks of DVDs the other day, I was pondering what sort of technology was bound to come along to make them all obsolete. Digital movies aren't even the wave of the future anymore they're the wave of the present. As ...


Phantoms and Free DVD Players
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-09-2003)

In last weeks column, I put out an offer to sell my credibility in exchange for new electronics equipment. Well, no DVD player manufacturers or retailers have responded to my offer (which still stands), but Im gonna tell you how you can get a DVD player...

DVD Shopping Bag: Facing the Faces of Death
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 10-06-2008)

The very first video store I ever worked at was a mom and pop store that only competed with the big chains because it had a great location, we carried adult videos and we weren’t under a lot of scrutiny about what we carried like the big chain store...

Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2: The Sealed Card
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-10-2003)

What They SaySakura bravely faced the many challenges needed to finish the capture and transformation of the Clow Cards into her own Sakura Cards, but can she reveal her feelings to Shaoran? Before she can best that challenge, someone begins stealing her ...

Ranma The Movie 2 - Nihao my Concubine
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 12-15-2005)

What They SayBased on the original and successful comics by Rumiko Takahashi (creator of the equally popular Urusei Yatsura series), Ranma concerns the comedic adventures of the eponymous hero and his friends. During a trip to China to train in the mar...


Freedom Vol. #1 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-09-2007)

What They SayContains episode 1. In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The last outpost of civilization is the Lunar Republic of Eden, where the omnipresent Citizens Administration Council grants residents everything the...

DVD This Week: September 3
by John Thonen (Tue 09-03-2002)

VIDEO NEWSOne of the next big titles coming to home video will be this summers hit, MEN IN BLACK II. The current word on the DVD release is that it will be a 2-disc set. Disc one will feature the film in either anamorphic or full screen image along with ...

Patlabor Movie 3: WXIII Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayVeteran police detective Kusumi and his young partner Hata search for the cause of several deadly labor accidents in and around Tokyo Bay. Each detective applies their own style of investigation and they soon uncover a labyrinth of deceit wit...

Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)

Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...


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 ...

SCARY MOVIE 2
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 01-05-2002)

Lying awake at Christmas camp, I tapped the upper bunk and awoke a fellow councilor. "Hey Greg, you know I was just thinking. That movie SCARY MOVIE 2, it had some funny moments. In fact, I think it might be Chris Elliott's finest hour." Greg, awoken, jum...

Video & DVD This Week: October 2nd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-02-2001)

VIDEO NEWSMany had felt that the JURASSIC PARK series had already overstayed its welcome and that without the direct involvement of the director of the first two dino-hits, Steven Spielberg, audiences would pass on a third helping. Instead, JURASSIC PARK ...

Patlabor: The Movie 2 (also LE w/books)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-10-2006)

What They SaySet three years after the first film, Patlabor 2 draws police commanders Ki\'ichi Gotoh and Shinobu Nagumo into the hunt for Tsuge, a rogue officer of the Japan Self-Defense Force connected with an escalating wave of terrorist attacks. But th...


Patlabor Movie 1
by Justin Emerson (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!I've heard for years that Patlabor was another one of Mamoru Oshii's great masterpieces, and I think that while this show doesn't quite live up to other movies such as Ghost in the Shell (granted GitS is 6 years newer) it's still a true classic...

DVD and VHS This Week: January 29th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-29-2002)

VIDEO NEWSTHIRTEEN GHOSTS was the second of Dark Castle's remakes of old William Castle films and, while not as big a hit as its predecessor THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, it would appear that its DVD release will be first rate. In addition to the expected be...

Review: 'Son of the Mask' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 05-21-2005)

The Movie "Son of the Mask" arrived in DVD stories this week. This 2005 follow up to the surprise hit "The Mask" (starring then-relative-unknown Jim Carrey and then-unknown Cameron Diaz) has Jamie Kennedy in the lead role as Tim Avery, a frustrated c...

DVD & VHS This Week: March 26
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)

VIDEO NEWSThose of you who have become ill watching the final, sad season of  THE X-FILES can find a fix for what ails you in Columbia TriStar's upcoming release of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a feature film with no direct connection to the once near-wor...


DVD News and Release Info for August 21
by John Thonen (Tue 08-21-2001)

VIDEO NEWS         SHREK has already claimed this year's top box office title. It's November 2nd DVD release may claim other records as well as DreamWorks launches the title, at sell-through prices, with their bigg...

DVD & VHS This Week: April 16
by John Thonen (Tue 04-16-2002)

VIDEO NEWSScrappy independent [IMG4R]video distributor Synapse recently announced two upcoming titles which, while lacking in cinematic "name" value, give evidence why the label needs to be paid attention to. INVASION USA is a 1953 no-budgeter wherein the...

Ah! My Goddess Limited Edition Boxset (Wed 06-20-2001)

What They SayInitial pressing limited edition* High quality DVD edition of the acclaimed anime show based on the work by Kosuke Fujishima. It\'s a 2-disc set. Disc 1 contains the main feature, and Disc 2 containsspecial features. Comes in a memorial box. ...

Freedom Vol. #3 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2007)

What They SayWhat do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's most closely guarded secretand finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Sha...


DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)

Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am...

DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)

Last night my lovely wife suggested we convert an entire wall in our living room into shelves for DVD storage.SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week, our spotlight falls like a deep dish pizza on one of the most satisfying theatrical releases of the year, paired ...

Personal Picks from the DVD Files
by Oliver Chin (-)

Reprinted with permission by the author It's been a while since I reported on how the consumer electronics and Hollywood giants had allied to push Digital Video Disks as the new and improved way to watch home entertainment. Now industry analysts report t...

UK Contest: Signed Fullmetal Alchemist Movie DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)

We've got a really neat prize item up for our UK readership today as we have in our very clean hands two signed copy of the Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie Conqueror Of Shamballa Limited Edition Collector's Set from Revelation Films. This release is si...


Sailor Moon R Movie: The Promise of the Rose
by Justin Emerson (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!As some of you from the chat may know, I run a website at http://senshitv.dhs.org called SenshiTV, and if any of you look at it, you can tell what a flaming Moonie I am, so you can bet your life I'm scrutinizing this disc as best I can. I went ...

DVD This Week: September 18th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-18-2001)

My last column appeared on a day that may set the tone for a century we have barely begun. Looking back, I can imagine nothing more insignificant that day than my lighthearted look at the world of home video. Today, a week later, I still find it difficult...

DVD Shopping Bag: Behind the Mania Curtain
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-09-2008)

As of today it has been one year and one week since I took over the DVD Shopping Bag Column. I thought for my anniversary I would let you Maniacs in on all that I learned and experienced over the last year as your columnist. If you are not interested, ski...

DVD & VHS This Week: June 11
by John Thonen (Tue 06-11-2002)

VIDEO NEWSNETFLIX nets some quick cash as the internet based, DVD rent-by-mail company hits Wall Street in a big way. The Vidiot has often recommended the Netflix program in the past and the company's recent debut as a publicly traded stock showed that Wa...


DVD & VHS This Week: June 18
by John Thonen (Tue 06-18-2002)

VIDEO NEWSThe death bell has begun to ring for the VHS video system, a point made clear by a recent report in VIDEO BUSINESS magazine which tells that Circuit City has begun to phase out the format from their over six hundred stores. The article explains ...

DVD Secret revealed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-20-2007)

In our Prize Closet this week, we have two copies of The Hunt, courtesy of Image. To enter, just send an email to which includes your name and address DVD Shopping List, and in the subject line put the words “BE VEWY QUIET”. Not to be out...

Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly
by Justin Rich (Wed 02-08-2006)

What They SayBroly is back! And this time a case of mistaken identity might be the end of planet! It is true that Broly perished in battle against Goku and his sons. But a sinister conjurer has reincarnated the legendary Super Saiyan thanks to the vast w...

Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Richard Hempsey (Wed 02-06-2002)

The Review!Thanks to an (unnamed!) friendly street-date-breaking retailer, I managed to get the Ah! My Goddess movie region 1 DVD a week before the official release date. This is one disk I've been waiting for rather impatiently since getting the region-2...


Patlabor Movie 1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayThe year is 1999 and Tokyo's Mobile Police have a new weapon in the war on crime - advanced robots called Labors are used to combat criminals who would use the new technology for illegal means. The suicide of a mysterious man on the massive B...

DVD This Week: March 19
by JOHN THONEN (Tue 03-19-2002)

VIDEO NEWSFROM HELL was a box office disappointment, but for those who missed the Hughes Brothers highly atmospheric take on the most legendary serial killer in history, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has recently announced that the film will be rele...

Escaflowne Movie: Standard Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-15-2005)

What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ov...

Dragonball Z: Movie Special #4 – Lord Slug (Fri 03-01-2002)

What They SayThe end of the world is fast approaching, in the form of a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Not if Goku has anything to say about it! Goku and Krillin race to the rescue. Using their incredible powers, they narrowly deflect th...


DVD Shopping Bag Column Has Arrived
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-04-2007)

Summer is over. Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” is the last official movie of the summer. Some will say that Hollywood actually went out with a bang with “Superbad”, but this humble moviegoer will say that Hollywood went out wi...

DVD & VHS This Week: July 16
by John Thonen (Tue 07-16-2002)

VIDEO NEWSEARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS is, along with the TV miniseries V, the two movies which most influenced the mega-hit INDEPENDENCE DAY. The latter is already on DVD and the former will join it this September when Columbia TriStar releases it as the...

Dragonball Z Movie #05: Cooler's Revenge (Sun 03-03-2002)

What They SayAfter their battle with Frieza on Namek, Goku and Gohan have decided to take a little camping trip for much needed rest and relaxation back on Earth. But their peaceful weekend trip is soon interrupted by Cooler, Frieza's brother whose defina...

DVD and VHS This Week: February 5
by John Thonen (Tue 02-05-2002)

VIDEO NEWSDavid DeCoteau, who spoke with the Vidiot a few months ago, has recently announced the latest films under production by his Rapid Heart banner, all destined for direct-to-video release in the near future. Never one to let a trend (such as LORD O...


DVD This Week: October 30th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-30-2001)

VIDEO NEWSJEEPERS CREEPERS was a sleeper hit this summer and MGM is cashing in on its popularity by rushing it to home video as a January release. There will be a Special Edition DVD release offering a making-of featurette, deleted footage and, most eye-p...

DVD and Video This Week: February 19
by John Thonen (Tue 02-19-2002)

VIDEO NEWSAccording to VIDEO BUSINESS magazine, the notoriously cost effective (or cheap) Roger Corman - who not long ago filmed the demolition of his California studios for use in an upcoming film - has recently struck a deal with the Los Angeles Film Sc...

DVD Blitzkrieg!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-20-2004)

How much anime is too much? Apparently it's when a lot of it is bootlegged from legitimate releases. A few weeks ago, Bandai cracked down on thieves with a lawsuits against alleged pirates Otaku/Manga House, EJ/ABC Toy 4 Me/Anime Circle, Anime Combo,...

eX-Driver The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-18-2004)

What They SayThe squeal of smoking tires, the roar of the engine and the thrill of a hairpin turn in a power drift. Most people in the future have no knowledge of these adrenaline-pumping aspects to driving because they only use cars driven by AI compute...


Early UK DVD Review: Rahxephon Movie (Thu 02-10-2005)

Having just finished the TV series, Paul Jacques is definitely in the right frame of mind to tackle the Rahxephon Movie, which is being released on 02/21/2005 from ADV Films UK.

Space Battleship Yamato: The Movie (Sat 11-30-2002)

What They Say\"Space Battleship Yamato\" is the warp-speed version of television\'s first \"Yamato\" series, known in the U.S. as \"Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar.\" This seamless motion picture features the episodic adventure\'s most spectacular ba...

DVD Shopping List: Disc Buyers Meet Sellers
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-21-2003)

Welcome to the premiere, platinum, gold seal, five star, classic, first edition of this column. Here we'll give you a handy checklist every week of new genre releases on DVD. Somewhere in your browser you'll find a cute icon that says "PRINT," which will ...

Early DVD Trick or Treat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-05-2003)

Readers with sharp memories may recall that last week I prominently featured two DVD releases also available in special editions that none of you were able to find for sale. Well, turns out that the deluxe editions of those long-awaited titles have been d...


Dragonball Z Movie #1: DeadZone
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-24-2003)

What They SayWitness the first of MANY Dragonball movies (this is one you\'ll be able to tell your grandkids ... you remember when the FIRST one hit the states)! Gohan is kidnapped! The evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the seven Dragon Balls to wish for imm...

SIGNS DVD due January 7
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-14-2002)

VARIETY reports that the Mel Gibson/M. Night Shyalaman pic SIGNS will be released for home video on January 7, 2003. The DVD release will be on Buena Vista's "Vista Series" label, which is the home for the studio's feature-packed DVD releases.The SIGNS DV...

Samurai X Movie (-)

What They SayFor a decade, he’s tried to bury his past… Now his past returns to bury him! A decade ago, the deadliest assassin of the Meiji Revolution swore that he had killed for the last time. Peace doesn’t last, however, and as the f...

SCARY MOVIE 2
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-04-2001)

I have a modest proposal for Dimension Films. I would like to shoot a movie of me taking an 86-minute dump and distribute it on 2,000 screens across America. It will cost under $80 million and will look better and be about as funny as SCARY MOVIE 2.Now if...


DVD Review: Mobile Suit Gundam (Thu 06-08-2006)

Dani\'s bringing this movie trilogy to a close with a look at the 08/22/2005 release of Mobile Suit Gundam Movie III (of 3) from Beez.

DVD Review of Blood Sucking Cinema
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)

When I was kid movie documentaries or “making of” specials were my window into Hollywood. They became my film class. Watching them over and over again was not only a ritual but the best insight into the mind of an actor or director. When DVDs ...

Dragonball Z Movie Special #5 - Cooler’s Revenge (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayAfter defeating Frieza on Namek, Goku returns to a peaceful life on Earth with his family and friends. But the heroic Saiyan’s world is turned upside down when a routine camping trip turns into a desperate struggle for life! Who is this...

Patlabor: The Movie (also LE w/books)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-24-2006)

What They SayAt the dawn of the millennium in Tokyo, advanced robotic vehicles called Labors are heavily relied upon to build fortifications to project Japan from global rising sea levels. A maverick team from the Metropolitan Police led by Noa Izumi and ...


Cowboy Bebop Movie: Knocking On Heaven's Door
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-18-2003)

What They SayIt’s just another day when they are after a bounty on Mars, when a strange event unfolds. After a devastating explosion on a highway an unknown disease begins to spread among the people. The situation gets really disastrous when the d...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling
by Dani Moure (Tue 02-10-2004)

What They SayLupica, another one of the legion of space princesses who all seem to have found out about Earth in some tour book, appears and abducts Ataru. Needless to say, Lum, assisted by her friends Oyuki and Benten, gives chase. Also needless to say, ...

RahXephon: The Movie (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-27-2004)

What They SayReturn to the world of RahXephon, where humans and Mu fight for dominance over a shattered Earth, and giant statues are the ultimate weapons. Where music forms the fabric of the universe and the link between two hearts is the thread upon whic...

DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)

VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li...


The Cult of DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)

There were a lot of great entries, but Stephen Smith's defense of MALLRATS was judged to be the most concise, to the point, and in keeping with the Essence of Smith. Plus, his name is Smith, thereby fuelling several conspiracy theories if I pick him, so h...

DVD Review: 'V For Vendetta' (Fri 08-04-2006)

"I enjoyed this movie tremendously. The whole 'the hero is a terrorist' and satire of the far political right was compelling stuff to say the least."

DVD Review: Constantine Deluxe Edition (Thu 07-28-2005)

"This may be a colossal mess of a movie, but it's a fun colossal mess of a movie. If you're looking for some thrills, chills, and Keanu Reeves once again saving the planet, then 'Constantine' may be your bag. If you're already a fan, and are looking to bu...

Sin: The Movie
by Dani Moure (Tue 01-06-2004)

What They SayEnter the world of SIN. In the 21st century, the city of Freeport teeters on the verge of collapse. The twin tides of rampant crime and ruinous graft face but a single barrier, an elite strike-force labeled Hardcorps. Led by Colonel John Blad...


Nadia the Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-19-2002)

What They SayOn the even of a worldwide conflict, when businessmen, admirals and ministers of state are evaporting into thin air, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, the ymust fi...

Ghost World DVD Reviewed
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-28-2002)

The Slush Factory recently posted a nice review of the Ghost World DVD. The write up goes into detail about the merits of the film before going over the specifics of the DVD presentation. Slush Factory gives the DVD high marks i...

DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)

Third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie to Screen at Popular Comics Convention; Post-Premiere Panel Planned for Filmmakers, Voice Talent BURBANK, CA, (April 10, 2008) -DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation w...

Early DVD Review: Aquarian Age Movie (Wed 03-16-2005)

Due out on 03/22/2005 from Synch-Point, we\'ve got a slightly early look at their release of the Aquarian Age Movie: Limited Edition. We\'ve also provided a modified version of the review that covers 04/19/2005 release of the Aquarian Age Movie: Standard ...


Early DVD Review: Dragon Ball Z Movie (Mon 08-21-2006)

We\'ve got an early look into September this morning with a look at the 09/12/2006 release of the last movie in this franchise with FUNimation\'s release of Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon.

Rurouni Kenshin Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)

What They SayRurouni Kenshin is back! His exploits powered 97 episodes of the popular TV series and his legend has created millions of fans. But only this feature-length epic can tell his final, long-awaited adventure. The war against tyranny ended years...

Shatner Launches DVD Club
by News Editor (Thu 12-29-2005)

William Shatner's new