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by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)
Marvel Studios and their president Kevin Feige has some momentum on their side after the success of Iron Man so it can come as no surprise that they have yet another comic adaptation on the line-up, though it's not centered around a big franchise. HR is r... THE HOOD #1 (of 6)
by Tony Whitt (Sat 06-01-2002)
After nearly a year, Marvel's MAX line is finally becoming a rival for DC's Vertigo line, and titles like THE HOOD that prove it. Brian K. Vaughn and Kyle Hotz have started a miniseries that looks every inch a Vertigo book - for good or for ill - apart fr... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... 
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... Y: The Last Man
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 01-26-2007)
Premise: After a mysterious plague has wiped out every male mammal with a Y chromosome on the planet save for a twentysomething amateur escape artist and a monkey he was training, Yorick Brown and Ampersand become the two most wanted individuals in ... DC's Evolving Vertigo
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 02-21-2002)
FABLES #1 in May starts what DC Comics is calling "a new era" for its Vertigo imprint.FABLES, a new ongoing series by Bill Willingham and a series of rotating artists starting with Lan Medina and Steve Leialoha, will sport a new trade dress for the Vertig... EX MACHINA #6
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 11-30-2004)
In light of the recent debate in Comicscape about addressing politics in comic books, I'm reviewing a book that pulls it off in spades.This issue of EX MACHINA reopens the question of how Mitchell Hundred, former superhero and current mayor of New York, g... Vaughn Updates THOR and Wright Updates ANT MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)
It seems Empire Online is getting some good updates on some high profile projects from their Sony Ericsson Empire Awards. Two more updates include director Matthew Vaughn updating the fans on the status of his upcoming adaptation of Thor while director Ed... Brian Wood Spotlighted
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-17-2001)
Larry Young announced on Sunday night that his publishing house, AiT/Planet Lar is starting off 2002 by turning over January's entire offerings to the works of Brian Wood."I was a fan of Bri Wood's stuff ever since I saw the original solicitation for CHAN... Vaughn Exits X3
by News Editor (Wed 06-01-2005)
Matthew Vaughn has left X-MEN 3 citing family reasons. He did so just a few days before location scouting was set to begin. 20th Century Fox said in a statement "as the shooting schedule evolved, (Vaughn) realized he would have to move to Los Angeles an... THE CELL: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn
by Edward Gross (Thu 08-17-2000)
If Silence of the Lambs had a science fiction twist to it, the end result probably would have bared more than a little similarity to The Cell, the new psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lopez and helmed by commercial director Tarsem.In The Cell, ser... DAREDEVIL: Brian Michael Bendis
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
There’s something about Daredevil. He’s never Saved Our Entire Planet, spawned an epic crossover, or starred in a cartoon or major motion picture. Kids don’t go crazy at the sight of a Daredevil action figure, and hot young actresses don’t dance around in... POWERS: Brian Michael Bendis & Mike Avon Oeming
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 12-27-2000)
So you’ve heard the buzz about Powers, right? The comic that crosses genres by providing crime noir stories in a superhero world? Yeah, that one. The one your comic shop—like so many others—sold out of while you sat back listening to all the hype. And now... DUNE: Reviving the Mythos
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-08-2000)
Author of 45 books (20 of which are bestsellers) and well-known for his ability to `write in someone else`s universe,` Kevin J. Anderson seems the perfect choice of collaborator for Brian Herbert, the son of the late DUNE-creator Frank Herbert. The duo is... BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS: MAN WITHOUT FEAR!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 10-15-2001)
Brian Michael Bendis is definitely one of the good guys. Not only is he one of the hardest working men in comics, with titles like POWERS, ALIAS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, ELEKTRA, and many more under his utility belt, but he's a gracious fellow to boot. After... Mania Exclusive Interview: Winterbirth Author Brian Ruckley
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-28-2008)
Featuring skillfully-crafted narrative, multilayered characters, and politics more bloody than a George R.R. Martin parley, Brian Ruckley’s Winterbirth delivers an epic tour de force in what Entertainment Weekly describes as “heroic fantasy sp... Matthew Vaughn talks THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
After director Matthew Vaughn's latest fantasy film, STARDUST, bombed at the box office last month, he's admitted to being a little concerned about delving back into a new world with THOR. Not very surprising outlook after what happened but Vaughn feels h... Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)
At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a... Stiller and Vaughn are USED GUYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-10-2003)
Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn are attached to star in the sci-fi comedy USED GUYS, with AUSTIN POWERS helmer Jay Roach set to direct. The screenwriting duo of David Guion and Michael Handelman have been hired by Roach to rewrite the movie's script (origina... Permanent check out time
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-18-2006)
We usually don't cover birthday announcements in this column. It's not that we're party poopers it's just that birthdays remind us that we're all inevitably sliding down a rough incline toward death. But we thought we'd make an exception in this case. La... Vaughn and Wilson likely to be WEDDING CRASHERS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-09-2003)
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are in talks to headline THE WEDDING CRASHERS, a romantic comedy in development at New Line Cinema. The movie is about two bachelors who think they've discovered the perfect way to meet single women and get a free lunch: by cr... Bill & Ted: mutants
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-12-2005)
The Prize Closet is open again! We have 3 copies of the new deluxe edition of John Waters' CRY-BABY to give away, courtesy of the good folks at Universal. If you want one, just send your USPS mailing address to DVDShoppingList@Cinescape.com with the... "Zodiac"
by Brian Thomas (Thu 03-01-2007)
During the 1960s and 1970s, the San Francisco area was terrorized by a serial killer who, in cryptic letters to the police and press, identified himself only as “the Zodiac”. The long running case has never been satisfactorily solved, and a... Brian Vaughan Talks THE HOOD
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 03-06-2002)
Brian Vaughan, writer of Marvel's upcoming MAX mini-series THE HOOD, says the book is "an unapologetic look" at a villain.THE HOOD features 19-year-old Parker Robbins."He couldn't afford college, but he was able to buy a ski mask and a Lorcin .380 handgun... FAMILY GUY Will Continue Without Peter, Stewie, or Brian?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-18-2007)
I know the writer’s strike is driving everyone crazy. The brunt of it is just now really hitting and it’s only going to get worse. Seth McFarlane has stopped working on his series Family Guy in support of the strike. Seth is not... Laser TV
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-17-2006)
Novalux and their partners in Australia Arasor have unveiled what could be the next generation in High Definition TV monitors. The new laser TV is claimed to have twice the color range and use half the power of existing LCD and plasma monitors, with a bri... Brian Robbins and Eddie Murphy team for STARSHIP DAVE
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-17-2006)
According to Variety, director Brian Robbins and Eddie Murphy are set to team up on the upcoming 20th Century Fox SF comedy STARSHIP DAVE.The film follows a crew of miniature, human-looking aliens who are seeking a way to save their doomed world. Murphy w... Brian Yuzna's Fantastic Factory Produces FAUST.
by John Thonen (Sun 02-13-2000)
Principal Photography wrapped December 23 on FAUST: LOVE OF THE DAMNED, the latest offering from one of the DTV arena`s most fearless filmmakers, Brian (SOCIETY, PROGENY, THE DENTIST) Yuzna. The film is the first of a four-picture package that will be pro... Madden and Vaughn Team up for DEBT Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
John Madden is in negotiations to helm the Nazi-hunter thriller The Debt for Miramax, says the Hollywood Reporter. Madden will be working alongside producer Matthew Vaughn (Stardust, Thor) and writer Jane Goldman (Stardust) in adapting the remake of the I... Brian Tyler takes on THE FAST & THE FURIOUS
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-13-2006)
Brian Tyler has been assigned to score THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, the third film in the series of hot cars, hot chicks, and hot dudes. Tyler scored the first film (2001) along with BT, while the second, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, was scored by David Ar... Ring a Ding-Ding
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-25-2004)
I just got a sneak peak at the Networks new Fall schedules and there’s good news. Some great shows have left the air, good shows have been cancelled, and from the descriptions of the new shows premiering, I’ll have PLENTY of time to catch up on my DVD wat... Vaughn has STARDUST in Eyes
by News Editor (Wed 10-26-2005)
LAYER CAKES's Matthew Vaughn is in talks with Paramount Pictures to direct STARDUST. The script by Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman is based on Neil Gaiman's adult fairy tale, which was published by DC Comics.The novel Stardust: Being a Romance Within the... Matthew Vaughn Set to Direct THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-10-2007)
Marvel Studios has chosen director/producer Matthew Vaughn to lead up their next franchise to grace the big screen, THOR, says Variety. Vaughn is known for his producing credits in Snatch & Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrells as well his first direct... Flying Saucers over Legend
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-03-2006)
Happy New Year everybody! Below you'll see several of New Line's most successful comedies re-released on UMD. What's different about these UMDs is that they're the first ones I've seen that include extras like commentraks, deleted scenes, etc. With only a... Brian Azzarello exclusive with DC
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 02-28-2002)
Brian Azzarello, writer of 100 BULLETS and HELLBLAZER, has signed an exclusive, two-year contract for his services with DC Comics. The agreement will allow Azzarello to continue contributing stories and concepts to the publisher's variou... ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: Brian Michael Bendis
by Edward Gross (Wed 09-13-2000)
Marvel Comics will be the first to admit that comics have hit on hard times in recent years. Some of the company`s key titles have lost their once impenetrable foothold in the marketplace, and marquee characters such as Spider-Man have lost their stature ... Brian Tyler & The Rogue
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
According to the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, Brian Tyler is doing the music for action thriller ROGUE, starring Jet Li, Jason Statham, Devon Aoki and Terry Chen. Produced by Lions Gate Films, the film is directed by Philip G. Atwell, who was the second unit... Vaughn could be HECKLED
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-15-2004)
New Line Cinema has bought the screenplay HECKLED from writers Jeremy Haft and Ed Gonzalez, with the idea of making it a star vehicle for actor Vince Vaughn. The DODGEBALL star would play a mouthy NBA heckler whose bravado causes one of the game's superst... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... I SAW what you did
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-15-2005)
Last winter, this column ran a very popular poll to find out which TV series readers most want seasoned on DVD. Well here's a progress report. While SEINFELD, MILLENNIUM, QUANTUM LEAP and the animated BATMAN and SUPERMAN series have started to arrive, cer... Shalom!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-07-2004)
As I am part Israeli, today at sundown we mark the beginning of Chaunnahkkah, the traditional Jewish holiday marking the time when Jesus performed a miracle making the tuna casserole last for seven days and nights. Of course, no one dared to eat it, which... Zombie Bub's Special Edition
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-19-2003)
Wow – seems like there’s more DVDs every week. Let’s get to ‘em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week’s spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING Special Extended DVD Edition
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-17-2004)
Those who've read my reviews of RETURN OF THE KING know that, while I consider LORD OF THE RINGS to perhaps be the greatest movie ever made, and that the third part is the strongest and most accomplished, I also felt there were a few flaws in it as well. ... Schwarzenegger Governs Predatorial Aliens
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-28-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONBig news for film music fans is the first ever, legitimate release of the oft-requested soundtrack to PREDATOR (VCL 0803 1022), John McTiernan's 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Rambo-Meets-Alien monster thriller. The music never ... November 4 November 10: A CARRIE Redux
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-04-2002)
Hey, wanna see my impression of an NBC exec pitching the idea for the TV movie remake of CARRIE?NBC exec: "You know what would be perfect for November sweeps? A remake of CARRIE."President of NBC: "No! They're all going to laugh at you!"Thank you, you've ... Y: THE LAST MAN #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 08-04-2002)
The most terrifying part of the first issue of Y: THE LAST MAN is not the nail-biting countdown to the release of the male-dominating plague, or even the scenes of every man but one suddenly vomiting blood and bleeding from the eyes as a result. No, indee... TV Review: LOST: Something Nice Back Home
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-05-2008)
Brian K. Vaughn’s name is sadly absent from the list of writers that worked on this episode of Lost. That doesn’t promise a bad episode, but Vaughn has done some of his best work ever on the series, so not seeing his name is disappointing.&nbs... STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE - CAST AND CREW GATHER FOR THE FINAL VOYAGE
by Sue Schneider (Sun 04-24-2005)
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE the latest chapter in the STAR TREK legacy is about to take its final voyage this May and will be the first time in many years that there will be no STAR TREK airing on television. Paramount and UPN held the series finale wrap party ... CHARMED
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 03-27-2000)
With Youth a waving banner in our faces no matter where we turn (even though more Youth-oriented movies fail than succeed—for every American Pie there are four or five Idle Hands), TV regurgitates the party line in the hope of finding the next Friends or ... NARC premiere pics
by Sue Schneider (Thu 01-02-2003)
While the film received an "unofficial" premiere on the last night of the Hollywood Film Festival, NARC recently had its official World Premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif.Starring Jason Patrick and Ray Liotta, NARC tells the st... DUNE Engineers
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-29-2002)
Brian Herbert, son of legendary DUNE author Frank Herbert, had been contacted many times over the years by science fiction authors asking permission to write the concluding volume in the DUNE series."My father had a final book of DUNE planned in his head,... ALIAS - Prophet 5
by Jason Davis (Tue 10-04-2005)
The best part of last year's ALIAS finale was undoubtedly the final moments when Vaughn and Sidney were T-boned on their way to scenic Santa Barbara for a much needed rest. "Prophet 5" picks up from that impactful moment to deliver a pretty good season op... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... Comicscape - September 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-17-2003)
OPINIONAmazing, the amount of responses that including a single controversial quote in a column can garner! I got a record amount of letters responding to last week's column about the ULTIMATES's Nick Fury, an African-American character. The responses wer... WEBS & WONDER: MARK BAGLEY (Part 2)
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 09-22-2006)
If you missed part one you can find it here. Now let's get back to the interview with Mark Bagley, one of the most well-known Spider-Man artists in the industry!CINESCAPE: I know you worked on a lot of different characters since you "broke in" to the ind... Untangling the Web, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-20-2002)
So we've already talked about the confusion that might ensue when moviegoers head to their local comic shop seeking an arachnid fix. But one thing is certain - they won't find just a few Spider-titles on the stand. There will be a plethora of comics, one-... THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE SLAVES OF JEDIKIAH
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-19-2002)
Why are we reviewing a British DVD, you might ask, especially a British DVD of an old low-budget seventies science fiction program like THE TOMORROW PEOPLE? For one thing, even though this first disc in the TOMORROW PEOPLE series is only available from B... DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-02-2001)
Although it is a trifle glossy, DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE maintains a welcome insistence on character behavior that makes sense. Nothing in the movie is the result of anybody doing something foolish (with the arguable exception of the attempted blackmail that ... Jeffrey Combs Profile, Part Two: Going Beyond Re-Animator
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 02-24-2000)
After the cult movie success of RE-ANIMATOR, a somewhat surprised Jeffrey Combs found himself embarking on a career making horror movies, often with some of the same cast and crew. He says, `FROM BEYOND [1986] was the same sort of artistic group, same pro... Gibson Gone Soft? DUNE Response Mixed? Too Many Girls?
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-24-2003)
Welcome to another edition of Book Notes. You sent in some really, really good questions...unfortunately, they were also really, really hard ones...so we don't have the answers quite yet... (Special thanks to Kathy R...I'm going to be hunting for a while ... Night Visions
by Carl Cortez (Thu 07-12-2001)
It's nice to see Fox marketing their new anthology series NIGHT VISIONS the right way by acknowledging that this is essentially an updated riff on THE TWILIGHT ZONE. In commercials for the series, the rock song "Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring hums in t... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
Why does everyone have a great big plasma HDTV but me? Well, not really, but that's the impression you get if you flip through a few nights of network television lately. Manufacturers of high end entertainment electronics are doing their best to place pro... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-18-2004)
DODGEBALL looks at the outset as though it will probably evolve into one of those rote, crass underdog comedies that all start to feel the same at a certain point. However, writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber and his adept cast surprise us by being sm... DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the world’s longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. I’m still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar... SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT Double Feature
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-24-2003)
It wasn’t the first Christmas-based horror film – titles like BLACK CHRISTMAS and CHRISTMAS EVIL popped up occasionally throughout the 1970s. And it wasn’t the most offensive. Heck, it wasn’t even the first film to put a homicidal maniac in a Santa Claus ... FARSCAPE: The Sci Fi Channel Show Without The Reset Button
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 12-06-1999)
David Kemper, executive producer of FARSCAPE, the Sci-Fi Channel’s prime time ratings star, issued a challenge to the uninitiated. He said, `Talk to someone who has seen this show, and look at it yourself. Just tune in once, and you’ll be hooked. It’s ce... DOCTOR OCTOPUS: NEGATIVE EXPOSURE #1
by TONY WHITT (Tue 10-07-2003)
DAILY BUGLE staff photographer Jeffrey Haight is disgruntled. Ever since amateur stringers like Peter Parker have begun taking the sort of pictures that make the front page, staffers like himself have been reduced to waiting around the office or trying to... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday with Comicscape! Last week’s column about DC’s new web-only Zuda imprint ran later in the day, for which I apologize. Then again, it also ran next to the review of the new... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... Hellboy Toon!
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-28-2006)
HELLBOY: SWORD OF STORMS premieres tonight on the Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. The 70-minute animated feature is not exactly a sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2004 feature film, since it doesn’t really pick up on much of the narrativ... Horror classics
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-26-2006)
I'm getting over a virus, but fortunately after a few light weeks we've got a big list this week. Enjoy! In our Prize Closet this week we have a copy of FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, courtesy of Universal. To be eligible to win one, send an email to p... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves... Killer Hannibal
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-30-2007)
News from the High Definition DVD front: Microsoft released an HD-DVD player add-on for its Xbox 360 game console last November. But the big news is that some cyber geeks are reporting that they’ve figured out a hack so the thing works when hooke... Three titles sell out at Marvel
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
Marvel has announced via press release that three titles, New Avengers #28, Ms. Marvel #13 and Thunderbolts #112, have sold out their initial printing.Press Release:Civil War is over and Tony Stark and Marvel are finding that the Initiative is proving to ... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming comedy Evan Almighty starring Steve Carell, DotComedy has provided our Prize Closet with Carell DVDs to give away! One lucky Maniac will receive The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Office Season 1 and The Office Season 2. To... Lionsgate releases Tyler's BUG score online
by Randall Larson (Fri 05-18-2007)
Brian Tyler’s latest score, Bug, is to be released by Lionsgate through iTunes and other such digital platforms this month. Tyler, who seems to be just about the busiest composer in town, has created an evocative score that brings together the idiom... New Phantasm discs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-10-2007)
We’ve got a full list this week, so let’s get right into it!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Though a deluxe edition was released in 1999, a new edition of Phantasm is overdue. Here ya go:
(O) PHANTASM (Anchor Bay... Tyler Mane Looking For THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-29-2007)
Ever since director Matthew Vaughn has been officially attached to the upcoming adaptation of THOR, rumors have been spreading like a wildfire on which actor take up the anvil in the title role. We know one actor is seriously being looked at by the studio... The Hulk
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 06-05-2003)
The latest fashion in Hollywood dictates that big studios are only hip if they make movies and video games based on comic book licenses. Just look at recent movies like Spider-Man, X-Men and X-Men 2. The movies are huge hits and raked in more cash than sh... A Musical Premonition
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-03-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
I had a strange feeling that Klaus Badelt’s new score was going to be a good one. For Premonition, the third effort from actor-producer-director-random hyphenate Mennan Yapo, the composer noted for Cat... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... RALPH MACCHIO: THE ULTIMATE EDITOR
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 03-11-2007)
When you hear the name "Ralph Macchio," chances are you think of The Karate Kid, but comic fans think of The House of Ideas. That's because this Ralph Macchio has been working for Marvel Comics longer than most of us have been reading comic ... Look Ahead: Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-09-2007)
In last week’s thrilling DVD Shopping List column, we looked ahead to the major and intriguing genre theatrical and direct-to-DVD movie releases scheduled for the next 12 months. We ran out of room halfway through the list, so we pick it up here ... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Alas, Poor Yorick
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another entry into the Comicscape canon! Last week, I had to pick between two important subjects – the return of Captain America – temporary or not – and the conclusion of DC/Vertigo’s fantas... Millar's KICK ASS Ready for Production
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-21-2008)
It seems that the big screen treatment of Mark Millar's Kick Ass is farther along than anyone thought. While the only confirmed news we have on it is that director Matthew Vaughn is leading production, there has been little else said about the project. Th... R.I.P. - Requiem in Phonybrian Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 11-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsukazu MiharaTranslated by:Beni Axia ConradAdapted by:Nathan JohnsonWhat They SayMeet Sabato Obiga, a hapless young teen trying to find himself in the world, which is made all but impossible by his frighteningly flamboyant ... McFarlane is back on Spawn Comics! (Wed 06-11-2008)
Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin return to the pages of ‘Spawn’ with artist and Image founder Whilce Portacio. Beginning with Issue #185 in October, SPAWN will feature a new creative team, including SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, Image C...Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Don't Believe the Hype
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-05-2008)
Who do you trust? Whose side are you on? What would you do with one more day? This summer, everything will change. Do you even care anymore? Public Enemy once said “Don’t believe the hype,” Maniacs. I’... Merry Boxing!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-26-2006)
Welcome to our special Boxing Day column! Hope you’re all enjoying your holidays, got a lot of great gifts, and had a chance to relax a bit with good friends and family. Speaking of gifts, the producers of the hit documentary An Inco... Oeming's Powers of Comic Creation
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-09-2006)
In any given month, you can find Michael Avon Oeming's name attached to a handful of comic book projects. In the New Year alone, he's working on Powers, The Magician's Apprentice, Omega Flight, and Red Sonja, to name a few. He's been worki... Reeves storms Hell
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-19-2005)
That's right, the famous DVD Shopping List Prize Closet is open once again with more goodies. Winners of last week's CRY-BABY giveaway should receive their DVDs soon. This week, we have a cartload of science fiction TV for you, so if you want to win, just... Astro Boy 1980
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-19-2005)
Right Stuf International, one of the first US video labels to bring Japanese anime to the USA such as their original ASTRO BOY series in 1987, have announced ANIME TODAY, the first commercial podcast show devoted to anime and manga. The bi-weekly show can... Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Friday and Saturday
by David Michael Wharton (Sun 07-17-2005)
Another Con come and gone, at least for me. As always, it's been a hoot and a half, but it has in some ways been an uneventful Con, with not as many earth-shaking revelations or presentations as in previous years. As I'm submitting this through a haze o... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... Cartoonophobia
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-20-2006)
I was discussing the upcoming weekend's new theatrical releases with some friends last week, and inevitably OVER THE HEDGE was mentioned. Someone said that they definitely wouldn't be seeing it, because they "don't watch cartoons". Some tried to sway him ... W&G hunt Thumper's big bro!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-04-2006)
News comes to us that THE FAMILY GUY's precocious infant Stewie Griffin will have his own talk show on FamilyGuy.com. Not a groundbreaking move for a cartoon character, as Space Ghost is an old hand at that game, but I'm concerned about the level of viole... The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Fox vs. Hound
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-07-2006)
OPEN SEASON opened at number one at the box office last weekend, but that may not last. The question is whether more kids and families will be buying tickets for an animated feature already a week old than adults drawn into the latest entry in the TEXAS C... Yankee doodle
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-16-2006)
Anime clips posted by members have been a common fixture on YouTube since the beginning, and now the competition is seeking something a little more official. Soon the new challenger Google Video will make anime distributed in North America by Central Par5... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... Puttin' on the Riz
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS RCA of Italy has released a splendid 2-CD compilation entitled The Genius of Riz Ortolani (82876664332-2), a 36-track compendium of music from composer Ortolani, whose efforts have spanned fifty years and more than 200 film sco... Alternate Angles (Sun 03-24-2002)
We're cleaning out the region 1 alternate angle review pile, which means reviews by you the readers are now being posted. So check out whatothers had to say. Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #2 by David Owens Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:4 by Jared Wi...Bolle busted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-12-2006)
I'd like to write a bit about our Prize Closet this week. Yes, I thought that might perk you up but we'll be getting to our giveaway down below a bit. We've been running giveaways in this column fairly regularly for the past year or so, and I try to get ... Battle of the Chloes
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 04-15-2007)
For some reason I was just thinking about the fact that two shows I watch on a regular basis feature a lead character named Chloe. So, this inevitably leads to a discussion among friends about which Chloe is better. There’s Chloe Sull... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... Comicscape - February 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-18-2004)
OPINION: I hope everyone has survived that drear and miserable holiday known as Valentine's Day - and that, if you're in my city celebrating Mardi Gras, you're surviving as best you can. You should pop me an e-mail if you'd like to meet for a drink, too, ... ENTERPRISE in Danger of Cancellation
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-16-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Well folks it looks like STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE is in danger of being cancelled and let me tell you people are already starting to dance in the streets. Of course there are some that want the show to s... MISSION TO MARS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-09-2000)
It`s incredible that Walter Hill would take his name off of SUPERNOVA and Brian DePalma would leave his name on MISSION TO MARS. Although M2M arrives in theatres without the pre-release baggage warning of imminent disaster, it is actually a far bigger dis... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)
OPINIONA quick reminder: because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, the newest comics will not be shipping to your local stores until Thursday, September 4. Bear this in mind as you plan today's errands, and save your poor beleaguered comics store owner ... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
OPINION: I'm guessing everyone's pretty tired of the comics covers topic, based on the incredibly small response to my request for votes for the best comics covers of all time. I'm pretty tired of it, myself - but that's because I decided to go out and do... THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE MEDUSA STRAIN
by Tony Whitt (Thu 09-05-2002)
With the release of "The Medusa Strain" and "The Vanishing Earth," the folks at Revelation Films Ltd. are making good on their promise to release every episode of the British seventies science fiction program THE TOMORROW PEOPLE. Some of you may remember ... Oni Press' POUNDED
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)
Oni Press has announced the April debut of POUNDED, a three-issue, monthly mini-series from writer Brian Wood and artist Steve Rolston. Here's how Oni describes the book:"The new story of broken hearts and busted heads follows hardcore punk wannabe and ar... THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
by Carl Cortez (Fri 06-22-2001)
A more apt name for the new race car thriller THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS might have been THE LOUD AND THE LUDICROUS. This unexceptional potboiler delves into the lives of Los Angeles street car racers and the heap of trouble they get into when their thrill-... 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-06-2003)
Let's start by being fair. The most important aspect of 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, a sort-of sequel to the 2001 hit THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, comes off just fine. In other words, the cars look terrific and move very fast, sometimes performing thrilling stunts, whi... X-Men 3
by Development Heck (Fri 12-30-2005)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Action/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Marvel Entertainment.Project Phase: Pre-production.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Vinnie Jones, Eric Dane.Who'... EXCALIBUR: SWORD OF POWER
by James Busbee (Wed 12-06-2000)
Here’s a tip for today’s retired superheroes: Don’t get too comfortable in your easy chairs. Chances are, there’s a writer out there just waiting to make your life miserable once again.Case in point: Ben Raab, writer of the upcoming Excalibur: Sword of Po... MANHUNTER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 10-27-2001)
Mentioned nowadays more for being the first film to feature Hannibal Lecter, spelled here Lecktor, than for being an effective post noir, Michael Mann’s (HEAT, THE INFORMER) MANHUNTER proves to be both. Based on the popular novel RED DRAGON by Thomas Harr... SDCC: Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles Interviews
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered many of us thought, why? Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was absent Linda Hamilton (the original Sarah Connor) and was really just a rehash of what had already been done in Terminator 2: Judgment D... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001 Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-31-2001)
Picking up where we left off, here's the rest of the best!#7) Elektra - Proving that not all bad girls are irredeemable demons bathing in blood or writhing in the fires of Hell (how Chaotic), Elektra Natchios is a complex woman with some serious issues. A... Free Heads!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 02-17-2006)
Rhino Records is re-releasing all eight studio albums by everybody's favorite band the Talking Heads in a new format, and to celebrate, we're giving away five of them to one lucky winner.77, MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD, FEAR OF MUSIC, REMAIN IN LI... Starsky & Hutch
by Coming Attractions (Wed 01-14-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime/Television Adaptation.Studio:Warner Bros./Dimension FilmsProduction Company:Weed Road Productions/Eagle Cove Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Ben Stiller (Starsky); Owen Wilson (Hutch); Snoop Dogg (Huggy Bear); Vi... Comicscape - October 1, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-01-2003)
OPINIONFirst of all, a quick announcement about a policy change of mine: many of you have noted the amount of times I've erroneously stated that a book was shipping during a particular week, and then that turned out not to be the case. I have to apologize... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... CAPTAIN AMERICA #50
by Tony Whitt (Thu 01-03-2002)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, even though it's one of December?s "'Nuff Said" issues, the creative team has chosen wisely to devote only a portion of the book to the experiment du jour. For another, it's the first ... Meet Ben Stiller
by Pamela Harland (Fri 09-28-2001)
Not the most attractive leading man in Hollywood, Ben Stiller tends to play more of the Everyday Joe leading roles. So it was surprising, to say the least, to hear about Stiller's upcoming film ZOOLANDER, about a male model on the way down from his stella... GUY reunited with his FAMILY
by Steve Fritz (Wed 07-11-2001)
You think FUTURAMA's has it bad relegated to the death time slot of 7:00 pm on Sunday nights. To the contrary in the annals of animation history, it doesn't get harder than for Fox's FAMILY GUY. The Seth McFarlane created series premiered three years ago... Marvel releasing new Avengers collectors edition
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-06-2007)
If you thought you knew the history of the Marvel Universe, you may very well be wrong! As hordes of readers snapped up issues the initial two issues of New Avengers: Illuminati, they were thrilled to learn about a secret cabal of heroes (Black Bolt, Iron... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... Comicscape - May 26, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-26-2004)
OPINION: Recently, Lev Grossman of TIME Magazine wrote an article called "The Problem With Superman," in which he covers this summer's "reboot" of the Man of Steel and the reasons for said re-imagining of DC's greatest icon. He explains that one of the bi... POWERS, KABUKI move to Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-09-2004)
Marvel Comics has announced today plans for a new creator owned imprint line called Icon, to publish comics with characters outside the Marvel Universe. Launching this July the first two books published by Icon will be Brian Michael Bendis' POWERS and Dav... Da Vinci Code, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-03-2004)
Genre:Thriller/Mystery.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Imagine Entertainment.Project Phase:Script stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Ron Howard (Director); Brian Grazer (Producer); Akiva Goldsman (Screenwriter); based on the novel The ... Comicscape - February 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-04-2004)
OPINION: Though not that many people seemed to disagree with my Top Ten Best Comics of 2003 list from last week, a few people did write in asking why I didn't include this title or that title. In at least one case, my answer is this: 1) I didn't include c... Magical Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-25-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSJames Newton Howard’s score for PETER PAN (Varese Sarabande 302 066 534 2), the lavish and effects-full, live-action treatment of the J. M. Barrie fantasy, is a magical blend of large orchestra, large choir, and powerful electro... Bourne Supremacy, The
by Development Heck (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Thriller/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Matt Damon (Jason Bourne); Joan Allen (Helen Landy); Franka Potente; Julia Stiles; Karl Urban; Brian Cox (Ward Abbott); Tomas Arana; Tom G... SPEED RACER revs up
by Den Shewman (Thu 06-24-2004)
The big screen version of nostalgic favorite SPEED RACER has been languishing for years in development heck at Warner Brothers, even with such luminaries as Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp circling, and scripts by writers like J.J. Abrams (ALIAS) gathering dus... The Spy Who Came on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-13-2004)
I’m writing this column from G-Fest, the annual Godzilla fan’s North American convention, which should not be confused with B-fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon, but it’s almost as much fun. Every summer for the past 11 years, Godzilla fans from al... The return of U.N.C.L.E.
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-10-2004)
According to Variety, director Matthew Vaughn is in talks with Warner Bros. to helm a big screen version of the 1960s classic spy series THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. First broadcast in 1964, the TV show starred Robert Vaughn and David McCallum as two secret ag... 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... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ... Real GUNDAMs!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-21-2005)
Prize winners! We've got prize winners to announce! Here are the top 5 entries that showed the most love AND followed instructions in entering our big giveaway of one of the hottest anime features to reach US DVD in a long time, APPLESEED: Keith Bosworth,... Comicscape - December 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-22-2004)
Wow, the big day is only three days off, isn't it? And here I am with none of my presents bought yet. (Of course, my idea of a present is an on-line gift certificate from Amazon.com, so Christmas shopping is never all that arduous. Besides, it's the thoug... Man Eater
by Pamela Harland (Thu 10-04-2001)
Few actors are well acclaimed yet hardly known to the public. Brian Cox is the epitome of that actor. Cox has received endless award nominations, including for the 2000 TNT Original Film NUREMBERG, as well as for his work in various stage productions such... Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... Christmas! Christmas!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 12-25-2006)
Since this column recently moved from Saturdays to Mondays, this is my first column to land directly on Christmas day. I could ramble on for a while about how important it is to watch cartoons on Christmas or Santa won’t come to your house next y... Legend of the Wolf Woman
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-30-2005)
What They SayRina is a SWAT officer who is faced with a series of bizarre murders. The victims have chunks of their flesh bitten off, and are often found eviscerated or slashed with claws. Then a new string of crimes begin, the murders are similar but the... DUNE Book 7? Asimov on Screen? Browder Loves Hobb?
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-17-2003)
Welcome to another edition of Book Notes. We've had some great comments this week and I'm excited to get to them. First though, we respond to a question from James Mackey in LA, who asks about the existence of an unpublished manuscript by Frank Herbert fo... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... Some McLovin in Store for Vaughn's KICK ASS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)
After just a few months of preproduction, the trades are reporting that director Matthew Vaughn is moving forward on the adaptation of Mark Millar's comic Kick Ass. There was talk about the graphic novel being too violent for some Hollywood studios but Va... "Mezco gangster"
by Mathew McKee (Mon 04-02-2007)
One of my all time favorite toy companies is Mezco. They have the licenses for some of the best shows and moves out there: South park, Family guy, Edward Scissorhands, Animal House, and more. They also have great original series as well.&n... DVD This Week: August 28th
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· In addition to the upcoming new STAR TREK TV series, Trekkers will soon get another treat with Paramount's release of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION on Nov. 6th. As the title sug... QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-19-2002)
In November, Oni Press and writer Greg Rucka will debut the first QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off series, QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED. This three issue mini-series takes place two decades prior to the regular series, and focuses on Director of Operations Paul... Troy
by Development Heck (Fri 03-05-2004)
Genre:Historical/Action.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Radiant Productions.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Brad Pitt (Achilles); Eric Bana (Hector); Orlando Bloom (Paris); Rose Byrne (Briseis); Diane Kruger (Helen); Brendan Gleeson; Brian Cox; P... DUNE Engineers - Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 10-06-2002)
Last week we spoke to Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson about their decision to partner on a new series of books based on the late Frank Herbert's legendary DUNE novels. This week we chat with them about the new release DUNE: THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD"In many ... Marvel Comics November Solicitation Marvel Knights
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Marvel Knight line:MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #8The conclusion to Kevin Smith's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! The Punisher continues his killing spree! The Inhumans face a war they don't want! Plus, more T&A -- and ... FARSCAPE: VOLUME 2
by Scott Collura (Wed 07-25-2001)
The FARSCAPE crew kicks into full gear in the episodes represented on ADV Films’ second DVD volume of the series. Like Volume One, this set features two episodes of the show, plus several nice extras – the most noteworthy of which are an audio commentary ... SUPERMAN III
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-24-2001)
SUPERMAN III is not a bad movie, in fact it’s somewhat good. A major component in its lackluster approval ratio is the two films that preceded it - the superb SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, and the good for its day but horribly dated now SUPERMAN II - and the inclu... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... Marvel Comics November Solicitation SPIDER-MAN
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Spider-Man line: SPIDER-GIRL #40Cover by Pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonWritten by Tom Defalco; art by pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonIt's time for "A Death in the Family," as a member of our colorful cast ends up ... Oni Plans Relief Auction
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-14-2001)
Oni Press has already lined up more than two dozen creators for a charity auction to benefit the American Red Cross relief fund.According to Oni, the plan is to offer materials only comics professionals can provide. This means original art, signed comics,... Taking FARSCAPE Into the Future
by Anna L. Kaplan (Fri 09-21-2001)
Brian Henson, executive producer of the Sci-Fi Channel's top-rated original series FARSCAPE, cannot yet definitively answer questions about the show's renewal for a fourth and fifth season. However, he has obviously given much thought not only to future t... Rucka's Lucky Streak
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-23-2001)
Greg Rucka is one of the hardest working men in comics, having penned the two hugely successful Oni Press WHITEOUT mini-series as well as the new espionage title, ,QUEEN AND COUNTRY, also from Oni. Now Rucka a novelist who found himself writing comics th... AKA BENDIS
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 09-04-2001)
As many comic book readers are aware, this fall sees the launch of a new line of Marvel Comics specifically designed to appeal to mature readers. The MAX titles will feature frank subject matter, cruder dialogue (presumably where appropriate), and a darke... Marvel Comics November Solicitation MAX
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics MAX line:ALIAS #3Painted cover by David MackWritten by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Michael GaydosRed-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL) and artist Michael Gaydos (THE CROW) contin... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... Project Arms Vol. #1
by Gareth John Basset (Sat 11-16-2002)
The Review!With many complaining about Viz's recent release titles including "Inu-Yasha" and "Trouble Chocolate", and many people adding "Project ARMS" to their list of Viz titles that have disappointed them, I wondered if I was making a mistake in purcha... Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Complete Collection
by Bryan Morton (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe Apocalypse is coming - and only four women can stop it! Get ready for the ultimate assault on the senses as the wildest action series to ever roll out of Japan is reborn with the state-of-the-art animation and a thunderous rock-and-roll ... Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada recently revealed some of the creative talent signed on for the publisher's HEROES benefit book, the proceeds of which will go to the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the American Red Cross in light o... Alternate Angles (Fri 04-26-2002)
We\'ve made some good inroads into our region 1 alternate angle pile today and will try to hit the other regions over the course of the weekend. Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:5 by Jaret Wietbrock Ranma 1/2: Nihao My Concubine by Jared Wietbrock Rur...Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)
The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i... KICK ASS Begins Production in Three Weeks
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
Thor may have moved back to development hell in recent times but that's not stopping director Matthew Vaughn from jumping back into production of another comic adaptation. Mere weeks after production was approved for an adaptation of Mark Millar's Kick As... Stardate 0007.07: Summer Rumors
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-07-2000)
Voyager is back in production, which hopefully will end the ongoing tales about various castmembers threatening to bail for the final season. All the actors are under contract, and--even if she is a Borg at the moment and could conceivably stay that way--... SWAMP THING
by Rich Handley (Wed 07-05-2000)
What`s old is new again. Vertigo, DC Comics` adult imprint, is offering a different spin on some of its oldest titles, and it`s looking to the Louisiana swamps to do it. Since its January 1993 launch, only Hellblazer has escaped cancellation out of the im... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...CAVE-IN
by Rochelle Blumberg (Tue 07-17-2001)
SPOILER WARNING: While this digest-sized graphic novel was first available in 1999, we should warn those interested in reading CAVE-IN for the first time that the following review covers the entire story from beginning to end. You've been warned.In CAVE-I... New Vertigo Projects
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-09-2002)
DC Comics unveiled several Vertigo projects over the weekend at Comic-Con International, including a period piece with the Creeper and a Lady Constantine mini-series. Following is a rundown: * BEWARE THE CREEPER is a five-issue mini-series, written by J... FEMME FATALE
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 11-06-2002)
After expending his energies on a pair of generic, effects-laden studio thrill rides (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and MISSION TO MARS) and an only slightly more effective suspense thriller (SNAKE EYES) in recent years, Brian De Palma was long overdue to return to... Marvel's Quarter Comics
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-14-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday announced a Quarter Comics program that will see the price of selected titles cut to 25 cents several times during 2003.According to Marvel, the program will focus retailers' and readers' attention on the company's finest charact... Convention Celebrates 15 Years of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
by Sue Schneider (Fri 10-04-2002)
On September 27th 29th, Pasadena, California hosted a massive STAR TREK Convention to honor the 15th anniversary of the inception of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Featured guests included John Logan, screenwriter of the upcoming film STAR TREK: NEMSIS ... Mourning in America with Lady Death, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 08-10-2002)
Last time, writer John Ostrander gave us the scoop on the new Lady Death story arc, THE MOURNING. In Part 2, he explains why Lady Death isn't just another "bad girl," chats a bit about his opinion of the so-called "mainstreaming" of the Chaos! Universe, a... TSUNAMI sweeps ashore in April
by Eric Moro and Mike Whybark (Thu 01-23-2003)
On Wednesday, Marvel announced the creation of a new manga-inspired line of books titled TSUNAMI. There are six books within the line, all launching in April."Every couple of years Marvel does something like this," says Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Q... Re-Animating Band
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 03-21-2003)
This Week's RecommendationRichard Band's wonderfully twisted, Bernard Herrmann-tinged score for Stuart Gordon's debut grand-guignol, over-the-top horror visualization of H. P. Lovecraft's RE-ANIMATOR has come out in a lavish new edition on La-La-Land Reco...