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BOMBOS VERSUS EVERYTHING, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 09-05-2007)
In his author profile, Lorenzo lists the Super Nintendo cult classic "Earthbound" as one of his Favourite Things. The influence is obvious, and the pedigree for Bombos versus Everything is definitely worthy. Though it's an underappreciated title... TOKYOPOP INC. Announces 10 Newest Rising Stars Of Manga Winners As Former Finalist Signs Book Deal (Wed 10-06-2004)
...s entry, "Bombos Versus Everything." In addition to the $2,500 cash prize, Andy will receive a commemorative trophy and an exclusive opportunity to pitch his full-length manga series to TOKYOPOP's creative executives. "I can't really express how fant...Venus Versus Virus Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-15-2008)
What They SayThe final inoculation draws near!
While the pressure of eliminating viruses seems to have abated somewhat, there are still resident evils that lurk beneath the surface. Sumire\'s blossoming relationship with Yoshiki has a dark side, and Nah... 
Venus Versus Virus Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 08-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Atsushi SuzumiTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SaySumire Takahana is a seemingly normal school girl cursed with the ability to see malevolent ghosts known as \"Viruses.\" Her life hits a crossroads after a run-in with a \"go... Venus Versus Virus Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-11-2008)
What They SayAs the battle for human souls rages on, newer and more powerful Virus demons arise to confront mankind’s last line of defense, the Venus Vanguard. To make matters worse, one of the newest Virus seems completely immune to the Vanguard... Venus Versus Virus English Cast List (Mon 09-17-2007)
Venus Versus Virus Located in a non-descript part of the city is Venus Vanguard, a small shop that deals in antiques, mostly vintage clothing and jewelry. At least, that's what it does on the surface. For if you can read the special writing on one of thei...Arnold Schwarzenegger Versus the Devil
by Edward Gross (Mon 11-22-1999)
If you`ve got terrorists threatening the world`s oil supply, you call on James Bond. If you`ve got Satan threatening the human race with extinction, you turn to Arnold. After a two year absence from the big-screen, Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a dramatic r... Death Note: Manga versus Anime
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 04-10-2008)
The Death Note anime is quickly reaching the halfway point of its American run, and it is much-loved. The games of cat and mouse between serial killer Kira and the mysterious detective named L have reached a peak. The anime comes highly recommended: It lo... The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part Two
by Ron Quezon (Mon 08-04-2008)
After a generous hour of interviewing on July 5th, he returned to the FUNimation booth for some quality time with the cast of Ouran High School Host Club. Jackie Smith, Senior Public Relations Manager also took part in the interview. This interview ... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)
The announcement that Kevin Smith had been hired to write SUPERMAN LIVES, following the ousting of the Jonathan Lemkin and Greg Poirier drafts of the script, seemed surprising to many. After all, Smith was an independent filmmaker whose writing credits ba... Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part One
by Ron Quezon (Mon 07-21-2008)
I caught up with Gen Fukunaga, CEO of FUNimation, the afternoon of July 5th at Anime Expo 2008. He was busy with the line of people anxiously waiting to meet the recently announced cast of Ouran High School Host Club. We found space to intervi... Tyler's Tremendous Tunes
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-23-2005)
Before too much longer, Brian Tyler is going to find himself at the upper echelon of Hollywood film composers. His efforts over the last dozen years have demonstrated a remarkable proclivity toward orchestral melody and stylistic invention that has result... Shaman King Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takei HiroyukiTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayCLASH AT THE MATA CEMETERY
Yoh's spiritual journey into the caves of Izumo has boosted his mana and his confidence - and just in time, too! It's the last battle... ANIME NETWORK Premieres VENUS VERSUS VIRUS on Nov 16th! (Mon 10-22-2007)
NEW ADVENTURE SERIES VENUS VERSUS VIRUS PREMIERES NOVEMBER 16 ON AMERICA’S #1 ANIME CHANNEL Eagerly Awaited Series to Debut on Anime Network! HOUSTON, TX — October 22, 2007 — Venus Versus Virus, the highly anticipated new adventure s...Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... Anime Expo - Interview with Shawne Klecker (TRSI / Nozomi CEO)
by Jason Yeh (Thu 07-10-2008)
(NOTE: The following is not an exact transcription of the interview)
[JY] - Jason Yeh
[SK] - Shawne Klecker
[JY] Have there been any specific challenges for your company the past 12 months?
[SK] Well, nothing that's any different than the rest of the mark... Seven Seas Nabs Venus Versus Virus (Fri 12-15-2006)
(LOS ANGELES, December 15, 2006) " Seven Seas Entertainment is proud to announce the latest must-have addition to its expanding manga line: Atsushi Suzumi's Venus Versus Virus manga, which is soon to become a full-length anime tv series in Japan. Ve...Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... The Perils of Success
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-30-2005)
They're finally done.It's been a journey of decades, but the twin genre behemoths of STAR WARS and STAR TREK have finally traveled beyond the Rim, become one with the Force, sailed off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning. Our... Starship Trooper: The Games Music of Richard Jacques
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-01-2005)
The Fantastic Game Music of Richard Jacques British composer Richard Jacques writes, arranges, orchestrates, and produces epic anthems and dramatic underscore for film, television and interactive entertainment. Best-known for his emotive symphonic styles,... Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... Photos from ManiaFest Day Three - and the Masters of Horror speak!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 09-25-2003)
Day three of ManiaFest started early with a Masters of Horror Panel, featuring emerging talent and established filmmakers. The panel consisted of Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie and Eli Roth with the moderator being Cinescape's Editor-i... Comic Book Showcase
by Matt Kamen (Thu 12-14-2006)
Four months. That's how long, from the initial conception, that the organisers of the first Birmingham International Comics Show had to get everything in place. Everything from arranging guests to securing a venue, from publicity to finances and every... To Read or Not to Read: The Rise of the Audio Book
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-23-2007)
Greg Cox gives Ghost Rider its film tie-in book treatment, Kage Baker releases a collection of never-before-published The Company stories, and a handful of Anne McCaffrey classics move to the audio book realm in this week’s Book Buzz.
Hap... STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - Ron Marz & Jan Duursema
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 09-28-2000)
It’s a no-brainer. Ask anyone what made Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace cool and they’ll invariably repeat two words: Darth Maul. Switch gears to their biggest disappointment, and the answer is equally predictable: Not enough Darth Maul. Witho... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... Comicscape - April 12, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-12-2006)
After years of starts and stops, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's LOST GIRLS will see print in August of this year in a three-volume hardcover set from Top Shelf Productions. The idea is classic Moore -- three of literature's most famous female protagonist... Angel Tales Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-25-2004)
What They SayGoro finds a perfect part-time job that pays like a full-time job, but how perfect can it be? While Mika tries to have Goro all to herself with her usual sexy tactics, Ran is torn between her feelings for Goro and her duty as a guardian angel... Ascending into the Iconic: Separating Fiction From Legend
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-04-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another week of comic shopping on Thursday. I hope you didn’t break down sobbing at the counter yesterday afternoon when you tried to pick up your books. I remember one Internet journalist describi... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... Comicscape: Sucking Life with Gabe Soria
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-14-2008)
You think your life sucks. You think your job sucks. It feels like it will never end. But for Dave Miller, it’s all true. Dave is a vampire, but he owes his allegiance to Lord Radu Arisztidescu, the vampire owner of the Last Stop convenience store i... Waiting for a Storyteller
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 05-16-2007)
Do you remember reading your first epic story? Maybe it was Gone With the Wind? Perhaps it was War and Peace or even Milton's Paradise Lost?
Or maybe you took the easy way out like I did and consumed mass quantities of manga, anime and video game... Potterverse Threatened
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-21-2008)
Move over Voldemort, there’s a new sorceress in town who’s quickly earning the title of “She Who Must Not Be Named.” J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter universe, seems to be getting swept up in the commercialized trappings o... Princess Mononoke
by Jason Casselberry (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Although you won't find me as one of the elite members of the Disney Fan Club, props are to be given where props are due. When it was announced that Disney would pick up Mononoke Hime, Hayao Miyazaki's beautifully animated and told tale of natu... Martian Successor Nadesico Essential Anime Vol. #3
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-22-2006)
What They SayThis volume is full of revelations! Get an eyeful as the lovely ladies of the Nadesico strip down to their bikinis for a non-military beauty contest! But the fun and games turn deadly when they become the target of a new Jovian weapon. Then a... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2001)
What They SayThe first test of the new Eva turns into a disaster as the giant bio-humanoid goes insane and proceeds to run amok! When the combined efforts of Asuka and Rei fail to stop the berserk monster, Shinji must face it alone in Unit 01....
But hi... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Ahhh, shoujo anime! Another fun and exciting shoujo series being released by Media Bla--er...by Pio--no...by....ADV?! What the heck?! Batten down the hatches and tighten those radiation doors, the world's ending!
Princess Nine is, as mentioned... Venus Versus Virus Cast (Mon 09-17-2007)
The guessing game has concluded and a full final list has been posted with what voice actors will be taking on the various roles in the ADV Films release of Venus Versus Virus.DVD Review: Venus Versus Virus (Tue 11-13-2007)
We\'re kicking off a look at a new series that\'s due out today from ADV Films with their release of Venus Versus Virus Vol. #1 (of 3).Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Manga Review: Venus Versus Virus (Fri 08-10-2007)
Matthew\'s taking a stab at a new series from Seven Seas Entertainment that debuted in July 2007 with Venus Versus Virus Vol. #1 (of 4).DVD Review: Venus Versus Virus (Tue 04-15-2008)
Closing out this series from ADV Films today, we\'ve got a look at their 03/18/2008 release of Venus Versus Virus Vol. #3 (of 3) which didn\'t live up to its potential until near the end.New Images from 'The Batman Versus Dracula'
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-28-2005)
Check out over 100 images from the upcoming release "The Batman Versus Dracula." Be warned that these images do contain spoilers... "E for Everything" (Sat 03-18-2006)
Y for Yes, P for Pop culture galore, D for Darn Thing, G for Guy... who?, and much more. Learn everything you need to know about "V for vendetta"Avi Arad on everything (Fri 05-06-2005)
Avi Arad dishes the dish on everything: 'X-Men 3' -- "Everybody's expecting Dark Phoenix, but Dark Phoenix will never be the main show." 'Fantastic Four' -- "It's absolutely going to be, in my opinion the feel good movie of the summer." 'Punishe...Review: 'JLU: For The Man Who Has Everything' (Tue 08-10-2004)
"Everything brought to the foreground the friendship between Superman and Batman, while doing little for Wonder Woman but using her fighting skills and determination. At least, up until she delivers the coup de grace. Most surprisingly, however, Dematteis...Man Versus What?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-02-2008)
TruTV, formerly CourtTV, has filled it’s schedule with various kinds of investigative series that aren’t surprising from the network. You know shows where cops investigate crime or series where criminals are followed into jail, those type... Venus Versus Virus Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-13-2007)
What They SayWe all have our demons. Lucia has our backs! Sumire is your average everyday schoolgirl. That is, if your average everyday schoolgirl can not only sense ghosts and demons, but can also dispose of them accordingly. So, when she finally meets ... Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles Box Set (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 07-24-2007)
What They SayFor a hapless young cadet, boot camp is no picnic, and Misaki is as hapless as they get. With the help of friends Luxandra, Kiri, and Suzanna, however, she advances in her training. Pretty normal, right? Wrong. Luxandra should be dead. Su... Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #36
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-05-2005)
What They SayIn volume 36 of the show that knows why the chicken crossed the road, the school gruonds become a battlegruond between the students and a group of chain-saw wielding tomato lovers in \"Tomobiki High School Survival Game! Who Whill Be The Sole... Megazone 23 Part 2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-12-2004)
What They SayCharged with a murder he didn\'t commit, Shogo Yahagi is once again on the run from the military and the police. But this time he\'s not flying solo - guided by the artificial intelligence EVE and surrounded by a gang of renegade bikers - it\... ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)
HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...Fanime Con - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 06-20-2003)
Between staffing the con, I was able to sneak into a few panels for a
while.Gundam PanelJerry Chu ran the panel. I missed the very beginning, but the first topic that
came up from Zeta Gundam. Right now, any rumor you hear about Zeta Gundam on
Ca... DVD Review: Venus Versus Virus (Mon 02-11-2008)
Catching up a bit on our recent releases from ADV Films that have been a bit harder to come by, we\'ve got a look at the 01/15/2008 release of Venus Versus Virus Vol. #2 (of 3).GHOSTS OF MARS
by John J. O'Neill (Fri 08-24-2001)
What do you do when you're 80 million miles from home and locked up for a crime you did not commit? How about if your jailers are a dozen scared humans under attack by a horde of alien zombies? If you're Desolation Williams (Ice Cube), you devise a way ou... Princess Mononoke
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They SayA warrior travels to the Far East to seek help from the Great Forest Spirit for a cure to a deadly curse he is under. Upon arriving, he gets caught up in a battle, fighting for the cause of the animal spirits defending their home from an expl... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
What would the annual Academy Awards be without at least one egregious omission? Well, we certainly didn`t find out this year, when MORE, the nominated six-minute mini-masterpiece, was passed over in the category for Best Animated Short Subject. This evoc... Heat Guy J Vol. #7 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-15-2004)
What They SayHidden loyalties become exposed as the true criminal mastermind reveals himself and takes over the city! Claire leads the revolt against the new dictatorship, but Daisuke and J fight the most dangerous battles: brother versus brother and mac... THE INSIDE: Everything Nice
by Jason Davis (Sat 07-02-2005)
In Danse Macabre, Stephen King suggests that there are three levels of horror. On the most basic, gut level, is the gross-out, which provokes a visceral, almost reflexive response. Slightly more elegant is the well-executed surprise that takes the given... 007's EVERYTHING OR NOTHING day
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-17-2004)
For fans of 007 who can't wait until November 2005 for James Bond's next mission, today you can go out and purchase JAMES BOND 007: EVERYTHING OR NOTHING, the latest Bond video game adventure. Developed and released by Electronic Arts, EVERYTHING OR NOTHI... END OF DAYS: Peter Hyams Directing the Devil
by Edward Gross (Tue 04-18-2000)
Arnold Schwarzenegger versus the Devil? From the moment it was announced, END OF DAYS sound too preposterous to be a true project. How on earth would Mr. Terminator take on the forces of Satan? In the film, the actor portrays ex-cop Jericho Cane, who bare... GODZILLA 2000: Return of the King - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-17-2000)
It’s been fifteen years since a new Godzilla film was last released on U.S. shores (the 1998 American production does not count), and the American distributor TriStar seems to have gone out of its way to rekindle unpleasant memories of Godzilla 1985. As w... Two New CHUCK Episodes Air Tomorrow
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-23-2008)
A friendly reminder for "Chuck" fans and anyone else who just wants to see original programming instead of reality tv. Warner Bros. has issued a press release indicating that two new original episodes of the series will be airing tomorrow night ... Comicscape - March 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-01-2006)
Bluntly put, I despise television. The overcrowded pallet of unwatchable crap overwhelms the handful of decent shows. A few years ago, I decided to spend my downtime reading comics instead of looking for ghost hunting specials on the History Channel or TH... JLA/PREDATOR
by James Busbee (Wed 12-20-2000)
Galactus versus Aunt May. The Kingpin versus a box of Dunkin Donuts. The JLA versus a Predator squadron. What do these pairings have in common? Simple: none of ’em would be much of a fight.Think about the matchup—the third one, that is. The first two are ... Pirates Versus Creeps
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-31-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONDisney has released a score CD to PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (Walt Disney B0000A1RJI), composed by Klaus Badelt with a helping hand from Hans Zimmer (replacing original composer Alan Silvestri, whose n... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Sin City's Elegant Anarchy
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-14-2005)
Robert Rodriguez' brutal film noir, SIN CITY, comprises a series of three inter-related stories, each based on a different graphic novel by Frank Miller, who was brought it as co-director (along with Quentin Tarantino, who guest-directed the segment where... Just Another Night at the Vampire Club: William Harms on IMPALER
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-16-2006)
This October, Dracula will once again rise from the dead to haunt comic shops. Image will bring William Harms's unique vision of the historical Dracula to New York City in IMPALER. The prince awakens in modern times to fight a vampire plague begun centu... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such... Q & A with WONDER WOMAN Director Lauren Montgomery
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-25-2008)
After her successful co-directorial debut on 'Superman Doomsday,' Lauren Montgomery takes full command of the helm for 'Wonder Woman,' the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner... Tetragrammaton Labyrinth Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 08-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ei ItouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen darkness falls on the foggy streets of London, demons and monsters emerge to prey on human life. But demons aren't the only ones prowling the streets. Two women have pi... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... 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’... Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 07-01-2000)
Besides his numerous film scores, Elfman has also contributed bits and pieces for other films. He contributed songs to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, GHOSTBUSTERS II, LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, SCREAM 2, and wrote the theme for SHRUNKEN HEADS (... OUTLAW NATION
by Rich Handley (Wed 09-20-2000)
Story-telling, for thousands of years, has preserved the tales of generations past. Story Johnson, though only a hundred years old, is also concerned with past generations--namely, those out to kill, not preserve, him. Johnson is the protagonist of Britis... SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-22-1999)
Okay, let me begin by warning you that I`m going to be the spoilsport critic in the following review. This doesn`t mean I disliked the film. Far from it: I was actually enthralled by Tim Burton`s fairy tale horror aesthetic. One of the magical things of w... Spiral Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-23-2004)
What They SayWhat are the Blade Children? This is a question Ayumu Narumi has been asking himself since his brother disappeared two years ago. But today isn\'t a day to bother with that as Ayumu has been accused of murder. While he tries to defend himself... DARK ANGEL: Jessica Alba
by Edward Gross (Tue 10-03-2000)
One of the most anticipated shows of the new television season is James Cameron and Charles Eglee’s Dark Angel, which debuts tomorrow night, Tuesday, airing on Fox, right across the airwaves from the WB’s Angel. Jessica Alba stars as Max, one of a dozen g... Music of the Apocalypse
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-16-2004)
Jeff Danna's career as a guitar player was sidetracked by a hand injury suffered when he was 21 years old. Turning to composition, Jeff began finding work scoring small, independent films in Canada. In 1992, he moved to Los Angeles to assume a career in H... Comicscape - September 21, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-21-2005)
A few weeks ago, a reader asked me what I thought about the dearth of action in modern comic books and "decompression" dragging a story on longer than necessary. Then, Al wrote that review of GHOST RIDER two weeks ago, complaining about comics in which t... Variable Geo Neo Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-17-2008)
What They SayBusty Beauties Battle It Out!
Variable Geo continues! This time, it\'s the buxom, blonde Diane Ryan versus the beautiful and reserved Ayumi Okamoto! The winner of this match will advance to the semi-finals but watching what happens to the lo... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... TV Feature Interview: Ghost Hunters
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 10-04-2008)
As part of the SCIFI Channel Digital Press Event we were given an opportunity to speak with the Ghost Hunters and then we were taken on a live ghost hunt in the supposedly haunted Stanley hotel. The Ghost Hunters are definitely passionate about what they ... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, it has taken almost 40 years, but finally, X-MEN has come to town. In the beginning it was Professor X, Cyclops, Beast, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and The Angel donned in blue and gold and sporting the familiar X insignia versus Magneto, Mastermind, Toad... 'Hulk' Good! Reviewer Like Puny Movie
by Chris Brown (Thu 06-19-2003)
Comics2Film's
regular critic thechrisbrown sat down for the big, green comic event of the
summer: Universal Pictures and Marvel's X2: The Hulk. Here's
what our sarcastic critic thought...
Be warned
that the rev... 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... Death Trance Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 06-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kana TakeuchiTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayOnce upon a time there was a king who ruled by fear. Upon discovering the existence of the Goddess of Destruction he resurrected her, but this only lead to the destr... 2005 Report Card: Spies Like Them
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-27-2005)
24 and ALIASBack before either show had premiered, I mentioned how excited I was to see both 24 and ALIAS using their January premiere dates as an excuse to go (more or less) uninterrupted for the entire season. Both shows relied heavily on serialized st... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... Battle Angel Alita (Action Edition) Vol.#2
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kishiro YukitoTranslated by:Fred Burke, Sterling Bell, & Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayYukito Kishiro blurs the lines between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita.
Alita falls head-over-meta... Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Oh dear GOD this line is long. We finally made it inside O_o..... we'd given up hope. So here we are tired (Rei faaar more than me - he was in the AMV line this morning) and hungry and seriously lacking caffeiene. Here's the Q&am... Hanging with the Boys: Ten Questions for Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-23-2006)
Since concluding both PREACHER and HITMAN in 2001, Garth Ennis hasn't written his own ongoing series outside of the gleefully violent PUNISHER for Marvel. That changes with this month's double-shipped THE BOYS for DC/Wildstorm Ennis and his pencil-partne... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Kamunagara Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamamura HajimeTranslated by:Yuki UragawaAdapted by:What They SayHitaka Kugaya continues to battle the \"Intruders,\" still an unknown entity to him. Although he manages to avenge his murdered aunt, he is racked with guilt ove... Rurouni Kenshin Vol.#28
by Megan Lavey (Wed 07-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuhiro WatsukiTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayAs the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabato to protect those who... Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part I
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-29-2003)
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thumbnails for larger images
... Berserk Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe Band of the Hawk-what\'s left of them-are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks\' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland\'s d... Initial D Vol.#15
by Jarred Pine (Fri 02-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shuichi ShigenoTranslated by:Dan PapiaAdapted by:What They SayThings are looking good for Tak after being recruited to a new racing team and trouncing the only guy to ever "beat" him on the road. There isn't much time to sit o... 'Spider-Man 3': The tangled web of James Franco
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 05-02-2007)
James Franco who plays Harry Osborn in 'Spider-Man' and '2' is back for vengeance in 'Spider-Man 3'. So what was it like coming back for a third time? "Until I actually saw it I didn't realize how special these movies are and the heart Sam (Raimi) would i... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: **** out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** out o... Milla Jovovich Versus The Undead
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 03-14-2002)
An exciting new film debuts in theaters this weekend, a melding of two popular but not always viable genres: the zombie film and the videogame adaptation. Inspired by the hugely popular videogame RESIDENT EVIL, and informed by the LIVING DEAD films of Geo... Slayers Movie Collection
by John Eriani (Mon 10-09-2006)
What They SayContains 285 minutes of Slayers goodness, including not only Slayers: The Motion Picture, but also the standalone Slayers: Return, Slayers: Great, Slayers Gorgeous, and Slayers: Premium.
Plagued by a recurring dream, master thief and sorcere... TV Wasteland: SCI-FI Fans Like to Panic
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-17-2008)
A few months ago we covered a special event the SCI-FI Channel held to promote their upcoming new shows and some of their returning ones. Sanctuary was the only scripted series at that event and the rest were versions of reality shows such as Scar... TV Wasteland: Red Mars is Coming to AMC
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-06-2008)
AMC has been getting tons of attention lately for its series Mad Men and Breaking Bad but now it’s finally swimming on our end of the pool with a TV series adaptation of the 1992 novel Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. The series follows the exploit... The Fourth of July Column
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-04-2007)
Happy Fourth of July, Maniacs, and welcome to another flag-waving edition of Comicscape! Unfortunately, comics ship on Thursday this week, so you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to buy your fix. But, like a boulder tumbling down a mountain,... Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)
Last week’s column on the some of the moral quandaries in recent superhero comics generated a couple of interesting e-mails that merit printed responses. I asked readers to consider the mind-wiping fiasco from DC’s Identity Crisis, To... FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH Hitting Comics Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
The sequel to FREDDY VS. JASON was so close to happening back in 2005. How close? At one point, the FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH script had approvals from New Line executives and actor Bruce Campbell brought on board to co-star in the film. Then everything fe... Means and Ends
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comicscape, where I’ll drag you through the soul-wrenching depths of moral inquiry and sequential art psychoanalysis. This week, I want to revisit an issue I touched ... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)
After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... LOST: Eggtown
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 02-26-2008)
This has really been a great season so far. Week to week, LOST hasn’t disappointed pushing the series back to the top of my list of best shows on TV. This week we get a flash forward for Kate, a look at small town living in the barracks, a... Anime Myths
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 03-27-2008)
Something that's become noticeable with the rise of Japanese pop culture in America is the tendency for mainstream news sources to go to bizarre places when reporting about anime. Chances are good that if you're reading an article about anime or manga in ... Gun Sword Vol. #7
by Bryan Morton (Fri 02-22-2008)
What They SayAt the bottom of the universe, on the planet named Endless Illusion, a man adorned in a tuxedo has scoured the wild lands... to finally accost the clawed man responsible for the murder of his bride. Outnumbered and outgunned, Ray, Pricilla, C... Sextra Credit
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-16-2006)
What They SayAs the only male professor in his department, Jyotaro is constantly under fire from Kyoko, Miki, Mayumi, Kaori and Rui. These five gorgeous female teachers are known for being untouchable and unreachable. But when one of Jyotaro\'s students... Galaxy Angel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-26-2004)
What They SayStart with Milfeulle in search of Vanilla\'s mysterious, unidentified, lost treasure. Add Ranpha planning Forte\'s \"funeral\" as an excuse for forgetting a date. Mix well with Mint and Milfeulle in pursuit of a runaway high-tech tank. Fold i... Pokemon Vol. #05: Thunder Shock
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayWhen Pokemon evolve, they are almost always stronger than before, and for Ash to win a ThunderBadge, Pikachu must defeat its evolved form, Raichu! It\'s a clash of lightning and pride!
Later, Ash, Misty, and Brock embark on a pleasure cruis... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #21: A Shinobi’s Love
by Zubin Kumana (Sat 11-16-2002)
The Review!The penultimate volume of the Rurouni Kenshin TV series continues on in the horrible, horrible German arc, then provides us with a pleasant intermission before starting off the Feng Shui arc. Is this one worth buying? Possibly.
The usuals:
... CHUCK: Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 10-29-2008)
The King of Kong was a fantastic documentary about an underdog fighting “Rocky style” to get the high score on Donkey Kong. The movie features fascinating characters and a climactic story that even viewers that aren’t into videog... Technical Review: 'The Batman Versus Dracula'
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-28-2005)
"Overall the movie is incredibly entertaining and the DVD is worth that alone. Video and audio are undeniably strong, but if you're searching for special features, don't look here. There's really not much to see and what small bit of it exists is set up i... Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura on everything (Wed 03-07-2007)
Producer Lorenzo di Bonavantura on a lot of his projects, some comic-book related, like Transformers, Stardust and teaming G.J. Joe with Action Man.Review: 'The Batman Versus Dracula' Animated Movie
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-28-2005)
"The movie has an excellent story, great dialogue (sans puns), amazing animation, perfect voice actors and a score that keeps up and enhances them all. There's very little not to like about this film. Whether you're a The Batman fan or not (and even if yo... NYC...skyscrapers, spiders and everything! (Thu 05-06-2004)
Click for pictures of a 'Spider-Man 2' billboard in New York City and images from the Activision game.Daredevil Interview: Duncan: The Once and Future Kingpin
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-07-2003)
Continuing our
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket Comics2Film
presents this transcript of the round-table interview with Michael Clarke
Duncan, who plays Kingpin in the movie.
Q: What's your typical breakfast?
... Everything you need to know about 'Batman: Gotham Knight' (Wed 02-27-2008)
UPDATED: Our friends at Warner Home Entertainment have just provided three images from the DVD: Check 'em out! From a Press Release Producers of 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' Bring You the DC Universe Animated Original Movie 'Batman: G...Thor cast in 'Hulk Versus' animated film
by Jim Harvey (Fri 08-01-2008)
From Marvel Animation Age:
Actor Matt Wolf is lending his voice to Thor in the upcoming 'Hulk Versus' animated feature, information revealed exclusively to Marvel Animation Age. Wolf will join Steve Blum as Wolverine and Fred Tatasciore as Hulk to roun... Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)
I’ve devoted this week’s COMICSCAPE to a few topics that hardly merit an entire column. Or, if they do, the inspiration has failed to strike me for more than a few paltry lines. Call it stream of consciousness, call it laziness, or call it ... It's A Bird, It's A Plane, Is It Spider-Man Versus Superman? (Thu 06-24-2004)
Although "Spider-Man 3" is already in pre-production it's not clear if Superman might be the foe next time around. While the sequel drops some hints, producer Avi Arad says the third heavy is "a big secret." More...Michelmore Scoring 'Hulk Versus', 'Thor' and more
by Jim Harvey (Tue 08-26-2008)
Toonzone reports that Guy Michelmore, the composer for several direct-to-video Marvel Animated features lines, including 'Ultimate Avengers: The Movie', 'Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther', 'The Invincible Iron Man', 'Doctor Strange', and 'Next Ave... Jason versus Daredevil?
by Dave Richards (Fri 04-19-2002)
Horror
film star Kane Hodder talked about his role in the upcoming Daredevil film
with Steve Murphy and Nick Nunziata of the CHUD website.
The man who brought Jason Voorhees to life will of course be playing a
villain in the film. Hodder told Murphy a... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m... Silent Mobius Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They SayIn the future, Tokyo is a desolate place. After a massive earthquake, the city struggles to survive. The old city is in ruins. Acid rain falls from the sky. And worst of all, evil beings called Lucifer Hawk have invaded Earth to destroy human... Venus Versus Virus (Mon 09-10-2007)
The English language guessing game for the cast has begun this morning with prizes involved. The series, being released by ADV Films, is going to be directed by Kyle Jones with translation by Amy Forsyth and ADR adaptation by Dorothy Garret.Stevens versus Superman
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-13-2005)
Critically acclaimed artist Sufjan Stevens' latest album, Illinoise, was released on July 5th to a fanfare suitable for the Man of Steel even if Stevens' may rather have avoided it. The CD cover originally featured a comic-book-style cover image of Super... VERSUS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 09-29-2003)
The 444th out of 666 hidden portals to "the other side" is in the Forest of Resurrection - like the K-zones of Pupi Avati's ZEDER, or Stephen King's PET SEMATARY, an area where the dead are re-animated. For centuries, warriors have fought over the portal.... Cancer Man versus Lex Luthor?
by Dave Richards (Mon 11-04-2002)
Viewers
of Smallville know the town is not an idyllic, rural community.
It's home to monsters, mutants, and two future rivals who will become the
greatest hero and villain the world has ever known. On November 12th the
Town gets weirder, when we meet ... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-06-2002)
Composer John Debney has spent several years scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, but recently he received a much more meaty assignment: composing chores on the... Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Anime
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Pan-dimensional mallets are easy to wield despite their ridiculously large size.
There is no such thing as overkill. Period.
Rampant lesbianism needs no excuse. (hey, it's the truth!)
No one ever finds it strange if you can spontaneously change gend... Venus Versus Virus Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Atsushi SuzumiTranslated by:Adrienne BeckAdapted by:Janet HouckWhat They SayAs Venus Vangard squares off against Sonoka\'s evil minions, Sumire\'s berserker powers spiral out of control... and it\'s Lucia who\'s caught in the ... Silent Mobius Collectors Edition Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They Say2023. Beings known as \"Lucifer Hawk\" have begun invading the Earth from another dimension. All that stands between them and the enslavement of the human race is the Attacked Mystification Police Department,a special division of the Tokyo Po... Daredevil Versus Dr. Phibes
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-27-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSVarese Sarabande's vibrant new recording of Bernard Herrmann's classic science fiction score for 1951's THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (302 066 314 2) expands the previous original soundtrack recording (20th Century Fox 11010-2, ... Daredevil Versus Hercules and Santo
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-29-2003)
Today we discuss chapter stops – not ever considered a “bonus” or “extra” on DVD, but an important part of each release if you ever want to find a certain scene quickly. Yet, often mishandled by DVD producers. Many simply plant a chapter stop every ten mi... King Kong versus Godzilla on CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
For the first time ever on CD in North America, La-La Land records presents the original motion picture soundtrack to the classic 1962 Toho Studios monster thriller KING KONG VS. GODZILLA. Legendary composer Akira Ifukube (GOJIRA/GODZILLA) fashions a spel... Opening Credits
by Matt Kamen (Tue 07-11-2006)
Welcome to Cinescape's new UK column. Each week, I'll be reporting on events of note to the UK genre scene, be it television, conventions, set reports or whatever else picks my fancy. However, we're a small island nation, so "UK genre scene" will encompas... The Buffy Files: Chapter 1
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-13-2006)
Even the most dedicated fan boy can never catch every genre series when it airs on TV. You'd think it wouldn't be difficult because until recently there weren't that many sc-fi/fantasy/horror TV series out there. Somehow though back in the old days I mi... Comicscape - July 5th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-05-2006)
I probably can't write anything new about SUPERMAN RETURNS. Most of you have seen it already and probably love it or hate it. For those in search of a quick answer, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It elevates the source material to mature heights never ... Voice of Gojira: Remembering Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-16-2006)
THE FILM MUSIC OF AKIRA IFUKUBE Akira Ifukube has maintained a notably symphonic style in his prolific array of film scores, utilizing traditional Japanese styles and voicings for many of his adventure and dramatic films, while embodying his music for sci... GODZILLA: FINAL WARS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
The folks at Japan's Toho Studios decided to celebrate the 50th birthday of their biggest star in a really big way. News releases carried on wire services worldwide detailed the rerelease of the original GODZILLA to theaters, the installation of a new sta... THE 4400: No Exit
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-07-2007)
Wow, ok, welcome to my review of the episode “No Exit”, or as I have renamed it “Craptacular D20 Modern Campaign”. I’m so disappointed with this episode I’m almost speechless, almost. At the beginning of the e... DC's Noveck Talks JLA, Supes & Batman
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-20-2007)
Warner Bros and DC liaison Gregory Noveck-- also the Senior Vice President Creative Affairs for DC Comics--sat down with Voices From Krypton and had some pointed questions directed his way after the last few weeks of press releases. To Noveck's credi... Hello Kitty's Paradise: Fun With Friends
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayEpisode 1
\"The Magic Bags\"
Kitty and Mimmy go to Magic Land and find some magical bags which have the power to create happiness.
\"The Dust Monster\"
Mama encourages Kitty and Mimmy to do their spring cleaning by giving them a book on ... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
What They SaySet during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god M...Toy Showdown: Joe vs. Joe, Finale
by John Denning (Sat 09-02-2006)
A big part of winning in a battle of toys, providing they survive being manhandled by children (the most chaotic and destructive force on Earth), is what context they give to the child's imagination. The reason the vintage series G.I. Joe's nurse figure n... Cardcaptors Vol. #2 (Tue 01-30-2001)
What They SayTrouble from Hong Kong! Sakura versus the Power, the Sword and the Fight Cards! While she continues to learn to capture The Clow Cards, Li continues to criticize and challenge Sakura. As if that wasn’t hard enough, Meilin Rae arrives f...Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio... The Ups and Downs of Supernatural Blondes
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-31-2005)
Apparently it pays to be a thirtysomething psychic criminal consultant on NBC, but it doesn't to be a teenaged daughter of Satan on Fox.NBC has not only added three episodes to their season order of MEDIUM, but they went ahead and ordered a second full se... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-31-2005)
What They SayUniversal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Federation military force known as the Titans are tasked with the prevention of further uprisin... Mike Nichols on directing WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM?
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-01-2000)
With a handful of Oscar nominations under his belt (and one win for 1967`S THE GRADUATE), Mike Nichols might seem an odd choice to direct a light-hearted comedy about aliens from outer space impregnating human women. After all, this is the man who brought... 'Tis Himself: Horror Writer Tom Piccirilli
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-24-2000)
Tom Piccirilli is a survivor. An alumnus of the small press, his career has blossomed at a time when some of the genres and forms in which he writes—most notably horror and mystery, short fiction and poetry—are hardly thriving. Yet he has risen above the ... Better Than a Dream Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 12-02-2008)
If you want to read something hot and sexy about two guys gettin’ it on in a small, mountain town… this isn’t the book for you. If you want to laugh at the really, really bad euphemisms for an orgasm and a man’s penis, get c... Innocent W: Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 09-16-2006)
People who practise Wicca for purposes other than shocking their Christian parents are often annoyed with some of the stereotypes and misconceptions coupled with their faith. Unfortunately, a lot of those misconceptions come from well-meaning, striving w... The Manic Maniac: Dawn of a New Super Soldier
by Joe Crosby (Thu 08-14-2008)
At a destination such as Mania, which prides itself on superhero coverage and sci-fi analysis, it's hard not to talk about the Olympics. If anyone else has seen the genetic freaks splashing in water, flipping on balance beams, pedaling uphill faster than ... SLEEPY HOLLOW: Directing The Headless Horseman
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)
It’s starting to look as if contemporary Hollywood horror movie remakes owe ever-increasing royalty payments to Roger Corman and Barbara Steele. For some reason, when filmmakers refashion old movies, they borrow less from the official source than from the... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - THE GORN CRISIS: Kevin J. Anderson, Part I
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 11-10-2000)
Forget the Klingons and Romulans. Ask almost any fan of the original Star Trek who their favorite `evil` aliens were, and the answer is simple: the Gorn. The green, warlike reptiles’ first appearance was in the fan-favorite episode `Arena,` in which Kirk ... Greg Rucka
by Michael Patrick Sullivan (Wed 08-23-2000)
To hear Greg Rucka tell it, his career as a writer was an inevitability. `My mother was a journalist. I have very clear memories of her electric typewriter echoing through the house, sort of a machine gun rattle and that little `ding` when she hit the end... Jerry Doyle Chat Transcript (Mon 06-12-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jerry Doyle, star of the television series BABLYLON 5. To start the chat, I would like to ask a question or two before throwing the conversation open to visitors. Mr. Doyle, fans were excited recently to he...BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Writer-producer David Fury
by Denise Dumars (Thu 04-20-2000)
`They left me out of the picture!` David Fury says of the October 1, 1999 issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that listed the BUFFY episodes to date and featured a photo of and a discussion with the principal BUFFY writers. `I was a freelancer last year,` he ex... Casshan: Robot Hunter
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayEnslaved by an army of rebellious super-robots originally designed to help civilization avert a complete ecological cataclysm, mankind\'s only hope is CASSHAN, a legendary hero who wages a solitary war to defeat these NEOROIDS and restore the... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #07: Rescue Yukina
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-12-2002)
What They SayContains:
Lamenting Beauty
Yukina is a beautiful Ice Apparition whose tears transform into priceless jewels. Now, a filthy human crime lord named Tarukane has kidnapped Yukina, planning to extract her tears through torture and make a fortune... Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)
While Rom the Spaceknight achieved more success as a comic than a toy and the Micronauts enjoyed equal popularity with their toy counterparts, neither series would reach the level of success that two toy lines adapted by Marvel, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORM... Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-22-2002)
While Loeb and Sale count themselves lucky that they've been able to do the kinds of projects for Marvel that mean something special to them, like the current SPIDER-MAN: BLUE miniseries, Gwen Stacy was anything but lucky way back in 1973. That was the ye... Pokemon Vol. #46: Crimson Warrior
by Andrew Tei (Sun 09-14-2003)
What They SayStrength andiHonor
Ash andihis friends tryito discover theisecret identity ofia superhero with Gligar fixation andia wayito help little Mary with her Mareep. However, they\'re most amazed byitheiawesome performance of theiScizor! Unfortunate... DEATH DRIVES A SEMI
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-10-2000)
Little old ladies and their peculiar pets. Truckers facing death—man and machine versus the supernatural. Redneck zombie killers. A man obsessed with baseball scores. A vampire wrestler. A superhero who gets cancer. These are some of the characters you`ll... The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 10: 'In Thy Image'
by Edward Gross (Wed 12-29-1999)
By the time Harold Livingston had taken to writing `In Thy Image,` the working relationship between him and Gene Roddenberry had begun to disintegrate...badly. `I don`t remember when I began to pierce the Roddenberry myth,` Livingston says, `but he and I ... Jurassic Park 4
by Coming Attractions (Mon 05-26-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Amblin Entertainment.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:William Monahan (Screenwriter); Kathleen Kennedy (Producer).Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Unknown... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-05-2003)
Apart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost to the ages. These are my picks... Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)
My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to... Hellblazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Varese Sarabande has released the score to CONSTANTINE (302 066 636 2), a commanding combination of atmosphere and rhythmic pulse. Studio tampering resulted in the inclusion of Klaus Badelt, a first-rate composer (K-19, PIRATES... Sore Throat
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 03-22-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I've got laryngitis this week, so I'll be keeping it short. Last week I asked you if there were any films you felt deserved to be American Movie Classics and I must say the response was overwhelming: ...