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Would Miller Do BUCK ROGERS?
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
IGN Movies posted a report from a "longtime reliable source" that Frank Miller might possibly direct a big screen version of BUCK ROGERS. Nu Image/Millennium Films would produce.
When the site contacted the production company th... Nu Image gets 'Buck Rogers' rights (Fri 05-09-2008)
Good news for 'Buck Rogers' fans from today's Variety: Nu Image/Millennium Films has acquired film rights to "Buck Rogers," and will give live action screen treatment to the venerable pilot who awakens in the 25th Century and battles evil. N...'Buck Rogers' DVD arrives in 21st Century!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-13-2004)
Universal Home Video announced this week that 'Buck Rogers - The Complete Series' is coming to DVD on November 16. The 5 disc set will contain all 36 episodes of the series, including the 2 part pilot. More... 
'Buck Rogers' script review
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-02-1998)
Intro Credits For "Buck Rogers" Pilot (Thu 02-08-2007)
Does it get any better than Erin Grey in a metallic swimsuit? I think not.Reeves storms Hell
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-19-2005)
...update of Buck Rogers - with totally hot strippers! All 28 episodes on 3 discs, plus featurettes, outtakes, deleted footage, and sample episodes of SLIDERS and EARTH 2. (O) CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE (TLA) UK thriller in which the Catholic Church scrambles ... PRINCE OF SPACE / INVASION OF THE NEPTUNE MEN
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-26-2006)
...is of the Buck Rogers variety. Space Chief’s vehicle is ultra-cool, looking like a customized Cadillac with rockets attached. Surprisingly, the special effects sequence where the hexagonal Neptunian ships attack the city is actually quite well done. Bu... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
...mmon with Buck Rogers and the old sci-fi serials. It has a lot in common with movies likeJourney to the Center of the Earth and Indiana Jones.
KA: What’s the division of labor between you and Steve Niles at Raw these days?&nbs... Gotta Catch ‘Em All… All Over Again!
by Matt Kamen (Fri 08-10-2007)
...parody of Buck Rogers, then Hyperdrive is lampooning Star Trek, albeit with a post-WWII spin of British sensibilities. The cast, including Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star, Nick Frost, is also worth investigating this series for. Extras include a ma... CAPTAIN VIDEO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 10-03-2005)
...vals like BUCK ROGERS and SPACE PATROL popping up, Video was given a spaceship to expand his activities to repelling alien invaders. Evidence of VIDEO's popularity can be seen in the episode THE HONEYMOONERS (another Dumont show) in which Ed Norton is ... CREEPY COWBOYS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-18-2006)
...ordon and Buck Rogers in the 1930s, but by 1944 he was a fixture at Poverty Row studio PRC, being billed as "King of the Wild West" in a long series of Billy "the Kid" Carson oaters. WILD HORSE PHANTOM was made in the middle of these three dozen "Billy... Bruce Boxleitner Set to Star in GENESIS.
by Frank Garcia (Tue 02-29-2000)
...een, like Buck Rogers, frozen for hundreds of years — have been now taken by ANDROMEDA. `I saw Dylan Alexander,` says Boxleitner. `They weren’t happy with the original script. They should just change the whole thing. If it resembles even slightly the A... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-21-2001)
... from its Buck Rogers past to make more blatant the tale's New Testament subtext. The film goes from the fantastic on the doomed planet, to the idyllic upbringing of adopted orphan Clark Kent (Jeff East, seamlessly dubbed by Reeve due to the difference... DESTROY ALL PLANETS / ATTACK OF THE MONSTERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 03-12-2003)
...ut of the Buck Rogers comic strip. The women at first seem friendly, letting the boys play with their teleporters and explaining that they represent the last survivors of an advanced civilization that failed in an attempt to flee the planet. But the al... FARSCAPE: The Sci Fi Channel Show Without The Reset Button
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 12-06-1999)
...CE? Is it BUCK ROGERS? Is it STAR WARS? I wonder what they are going to do next week? I think that’s fantastic, and I love the complexity of it. I love the fact that we take pop culture and we insert it into the show. We reference the things science fi... Marshall Rogers Dies
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-27-2007)
According to a DC Comics Press release, artist Marshall Rogers, famous for his stylish depiction of Batman, has died at the age of 57.The press release contained no information on how Rogers passed, but did contain the following biography:“Marshall ... Fred Rogers, dead at 74
by Mike Whybark (Thu 02-27-2003)
CNN notes the passing of Fred Rogers, television's beloved children's show host MR. ROGERS. Mr. Rogers passed away of stomach cancer at 74 at home in Pittsburgh.Rogers family spokesperson David Newell says, "He was so genuinely, genuinely kind, a wonderf... WHAT IF: CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-09-2005)
WHAT IF: CAPTAIN AMERICA is the first one-shot in a series of six that depicts an alternate Marvel Universe through the eyes of Hector Espejo, a master hacker known online as The Watcher. Unlike the Watcher of the original WHAT IF? that showed readers th... Rogers Reports on Catwoman, Mage and More
by Kevin Leung (Fri 08-16-2002)
CHUD.com reports in an interview that screenwriter John Rogers has had his hand in or will have a hand in
several projects stemming from comic books, including DC Comics's Catwoman, Matt Wagner's Mage and Greg Rucka's Queen and Country.
Rogers, whos... ADV Films Names Steven Buck Director of Theatrical Division (Tue 06-29-2004)
HOUSTON, June 29, 2004 - ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced that it has hired Steven Buck as the director for ADV Films Theatrical Division. With an extensive background in the film industry Buck will be in charg...John Rogers talks 'Global Frequency,' 'Catwoman' (Wed 07-06-2005)
In an interview with screenwriter John Rogers, the writer talks about his involvement with the ill-fated 'Catwoman' movie as well as the 'Global Frequency' TV project.The buck stops here for BABYLON 5 fans
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-10-2005)
Some fans of the BABYLON 5 television series have been concerned over recent speculation that the B5 theatrical movie that's in development (titled THE MEMORY OF SHADOWS and still presently not officially announced by Warner Bros.) will not be requiring t... John Rogers on 'Transformers'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-22-2006)
"I wrote the first draft. I've seen the shooting script, and it's about half and half," Rogers says of his work on the 'Transformers' screenplay, which was subsequently rewritten by other writers. "They've moved one of the storylines a little earlier, and... More ogre for your buck: it's the SHREK 2 trailer!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)
Access Hollywood is debuting the world premiere of the trailer for SHREK 2 on today's show, but if you go hit the AH zone on MSN, the trailer is already up on the site and can be downloaded. Get your first look at Princess Fiona's parents (voiced by John ... ADV Films Names Steven Buck Director of Theatrical Division (Tue 06-29-2004)
ADV\'s plans for theatrical releases continue with their adding of a new position to deal with just that, according to this press release.Download 'Day Watch' for under a buck
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-01-2007)
Before he directed the big screen version of Mark Millar's 'Wanted', Timur Bekmambetov made a name for himself with his sci fi horror flick 'Night Watch' and the follow up 'Day Watch'.
Now, if you want a glimpse at what the 'Wanted' director does, you ... See 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' for under a buck!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-08-2007)
Remember last week when we showed you a special link into BitTorrent that would allow you to download 'Superman: Doomsday' for less than a dollar?
Well, BitTorrent is at it again. They've extended a special offer to Comics2Film readers to download 'Fan... Try CrossGen's SOJURN for only a buck
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-13-2003)
CrossGen Entertainment's SOJURN has been around for two years, slowly building a reputation in the industry as a strong fantasy adventure title. Three of the book's most impressive ingredients are the amazing talents of penciller Greg Land (voted "Favorit... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... Cartoons on lil' DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-15-2004)
Central Park Media has been issuing first episodes of their anime titles in their inexpensive ANIME TEST DRIVE line for some time, each of which contains a discount coupon for the full editions of each title. ADV Films tries to up the ante by doing someth... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-22-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's Christmas time again and you know what that means! Right! It's sickeningly saccharine sentimentality and disgustingly delusional demonstrations of ideal families; at least as far as mass entertai... CAPTAIN AMERICA plot synopsis revealed
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
Production Weekly, the online publication that rounds up summaries of all Hollywood movies in production, have posted a new summary for 'First Avenger: Captain America'.Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family.... The Big Top comes tumbling down?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-04-2005)
They've spent several years reminding us that, "It's not TV. It's HBO." Well, that may be the case, but TV or no, it still all comes down to the ratings in the end. After an amazing second season that erased any memory of complaints that the first season ... Big O II Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 06-20-2004)
What They SayRoger has chosen to save Dorothy and has left the Big O unmanned! While he attempts to rescue her, a new Megadeus appears - Big Fau; its pilot is Alex Rosewater. The Big Fau displays an impressive array of firepower and easily destroys the en... Music for Twin Terrors & International Cops
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-09-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS England's Harkit Records, who have preserved on CD such quirky and cultic scores of the '60s and 70s as BARBARELLA, THE PENTHOUSE, VANISHING POINT, THEY CAME TO ROB LAS VEGAS, and MODESTY BLAISE (and who will soon release BURKE... GLOBAL FREQUENCY loses WB transmission
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-04-2004)
The Frequency Site has confirmed with executive producer/writer John Rogers that The WB Television Network has passed on picking up the proposed television series GLOBAL FREQUENCY, based on the Warren Ellis comic book series. Rogers told the site "You can... CORE scribe snaps to FATAL FRAME
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
At the 2003 Tokyo Game Show, video game distributor Tecmo announced that DreamWorks is fast-tracking the movie adaptation of its popular horror video game FATAL FRAME. Screenwriter John Rogers (THE CORE, CATWOMAN) is writing the movie script for FRAME. On... Bogus 'Transformers' script hits the web
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 01-30-2005)
Screenwriter John Rogers cautions 'Transformers' fans that a script currently making the rounds on the web, which is alleged to be the first draft of the robots-in-disguise movie, is bogus.
"The only NON-silver paper/must be read with a decoder strip (... Fatal Frame
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-01-2003)
Genre:Horror/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:DreamWorks SKG.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Pre-script stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:John Rogerss (Screenwriter); based on the video game Fatal Frame by Tecmo.Premise:Unknown.Release Date:U... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... 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... THE MECHANICAL MAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-29-2005)
The DVD Age has brought a number of rare and "lost" films into the hands of genre film fans, from the 1910 FRANKENSTEIN to the restoration of 1925 THE LOST WORLD. However, budget label Alpha Video has released a relatively unknown gem of the silent era on... ROGER RAMJET: MAN OF ADVENTURE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 03-15-2002)
Titanic Tacos! It's 15 more episodes of ROGER RAMJET, that do-gooder, daredevil, flying ace and inventor of the proton pill "which when taken as directed by a physician, gives him the strength of twenty atom bombs for a period of twenty seconds." When we ... THE ULTIMATES 2 #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-08-2004)
After a clandestine mission to save hostages in Iraq, Steve Rogers comes to grips with the negative press attention paid to S.H.I.E.L.D's use of superheroes outside the country and his own relationship with Janet Pym. The press really gets ugly, though, w... CAPTAIN AMERICA #5
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-15-2002)
With all the spear-rattling and cries for war going on in the US today, it's a refreshing change of pace to find an expression of patriotism that's not a cry for blood, or a means to win an election, or an attack on those who are somehow less patriotic. B... 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 ... KATE & LEOPOLD
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 12-24-2001)
In KATE & LEOPOLD, a titled but impoverished English nobleman, Leopold (Hugh Jackman), quite by accident travels from the New York of 1876 to 2001. Leopold is a delightful creation, with all of his era's charms and none (that we see, anyway) of its na... EXCLUSIVE: GLOBAL FREQUENCY's writer speaks
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-04-2004)
Yesterday we told you about The WB putting an order in for a pilot episode of GLOBAL FREQUENCY, based on Warren Ellis' action/mystery/thriller comic book of the same name. The pilot's script was written by John Rogers, who's no stranger when it comes to a... Who Watches the Justice League?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 07-04-2005)
Welcome back, and a happy Fourth of July to all my fellow crazy, explosives-happy Americans out there. I hope you're all enjoying yourselves as you float on lakes or guzzle alcohol or blow off various appendages with illegal fireworks. In the words of P... Scribe Talks CATWOMAN
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-08-2001)
Scribe John Rogers (MAGE) has revealed that there will be some major changes in the Catwoman in the upcoming potential movie featuring the character and played by Ashley Judd.First of all, it won't be Selina Kyle, but instead Patience Price, a name used f... 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 ... CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 04-28-2002)
In an unpublished review written not long after September 11, I lambasted the recent issue of CAPTAIN AMERICA because the patriotic homilies Cap was often fond of spouting in that incarnation rang so hollow in the wake of the horror we'd all witnessed. Ca... Stan Lee's SHAZAM!
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)
DC Comics has released preview artwork from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM!, which will arrive in March.Series editor Mike Carlin says this installment is a bigger stretch than Lee's earlier revamps in the series."The SHAZAM! book f... Mage Gets New Writer
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-14-2003)
Producers Andrew
Cosby and Ross Richie told Comics2Film that Spyglass Entertainment has
hired a new writer to rewrite the script for the movie version of Matt Wagner's Mage
comic. The good news is that the new writer is already a veteran of the proje... Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
by Coming Attractions (Mon 06-07-2004)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Warner Bros.Production Company: Atlas Entertainment.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Freddie Prinze Jr. (Fred Jones); Sarah Michelle Gellar (Daphne Blake); Linda Cardellini (Velma Dinkley); Matthew Lillard (Norvi... How close? Berry close to CATWOMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-14-2003)
According to today's Variety, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is very close to becoming Warner Bros. newest CATWOMAN. As recently as last month The Hollywood Reporter was saying that it was Nicole Kidman who was the frontrunner for the part but it appe... ZONE OF THE ENDERS: THE SECOND RUNNER
by James Stevenson (Fri 04-04-2003)
Hideo Kojima is a great game developer without a doubt the METAL GEAR series is one of the most popular of all-time and has made him a celebrity. But not as well known is ZONE OF THE ENDERS. The original game was released with a playable demo of METAL GE... THE CORE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-28-2003)
It's time to get in the Wayback Machine not, it should be added, because THE CORE itself is especially old-fashioned as disaster movies go, but because to understand the film's effect, it helps to recall the way the genre felt in the days of yore. Rememb... MIKE NELSON'S DEATH RAT!
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 05-13-2003)
Everyone loves Joel because he was the first host, and came up with the idea, but for my money Mike was the best... Sure, he had to deal with those later years when the hilarious Dr. Forrester gave way to rather pointless Pearl... but his references were ... 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... INSIDE PITCH 2003
by Troy Roberts (Tue 07-01-2003)
I normally start off most of my baseball game reviews talking about the smell of gloves and bats, something about pine tar and how good sunflower seeds are. But, I chose to spare all of you for my review of INSIDE PITCH 2003. Why is that? Because, quite l... Viva Las Luchadoras!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-24-2003)
A peeve from our mailbag: “I am also not a fan of selling pan & scan and widescreen editions separately. If the audience wants a choice, sell them together in one or two discs. This selling separately is nothing more than greed.” Well, I don’t know ho... Ozdreams
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-14-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONIf you’ve never seen or heard of a 1990 made-for-TV movie called THE DREAMER OF OZ, you’re not alone. I hadn’t either when I was assigned to write the booklet notes for this premiere CD release of the soundtrack music, composed a... THE TWILIGHT ZONE "Evergreen / One Night at Mercy"
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 09-20-2002)
This isn't the first time somebody has tried to revive Rod Serling's TWILIGHT ZONE, the classic genre anthology series that originally ran from 1959 to 1964. There was the 1983 feature film version from Steven Spielberg and John Landis that was, ultimatel... BASTION OF BROKEN SOULS
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 07-26-2002)
BASTION OF BROKEN SOULS is the last of Wizards of the Coast's 3RD EDITION DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS adventures created to help players and dungeon masters learn the inner workings of D&D. These paths of adventure began shortly after 3rd edition (or 3E for sh... Patriot Games
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-04-2002)
Well, wouldja look at that? It's July 4th already. Independence Day. Time for beer, barbecues and some baseball. Not to mention super humid temperatures, annoying mosquitoes and idiotic neighbor kids shooting fireworks at their dog. Yep, it's truly a spec... Hungry Hungry Hippo, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-17-2002)
Last time, we looked at the genesis of the new Comicraft series, HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION. In Part 2, we delve deeper into the series and find out what lies ahead for Hip and his creators.For Ladronn, HIP FLASK provided him with a perfect opportunit... Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)
When it comes to action figures, some lines just tower over others. Literally. If toy companies are sizing up the competition, they’re not just looking at sculpting details and articulation… they’re also taking note of just how big the friggin’ toys are t... COUNTRY CUZZINS / MIDNIGHT PLOWBOY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-11-2002)
Persons perplexed with the overwhelming attention placed upon the pleasing Rene Bond might just find themselves converting to the choir after attending a screening of the sizzling sex-fest COUNTRY CUZZINS, in which the irresistible damsel, in pre-augmente... Start of School Means Good Games?
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-29-2003)
I know I've been bitching all summer about the lack of quality videogaming. Finally I have a ton of games worth playing. This week my words were shoved into my mouth with FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE, SOUL CALIBUR II and F-ZERO GX, and MADDEN came out la... Super-Soldiers of Fortune
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-02-2002)
We all know the tale in the darkest days of the 20th century, America was preparing for war. Choosing a young man to undergo an experimental augmentation procedure, the government engineered a "super solider" for the purpose of creating a new kind of sup... RATCHET-ing Things Up - Part Two
by James Stevenson (Sat 11-02-2002)
Sony Computer Entertainment's RATCHET AND CLANK is one of the year's best titles that no one knows much about. Developed by Insomniac, the folks that brought you SPYRO, it utilizes platformer roots while at the same time adding many elements never se... PLAY-MATE OF THE APES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 10-07-2002)
PLAY-MATE OF THE APES is the story of two downed astronauts and one cosmonaut who inadvertently wind up on a planet of humanoid ape creatures who miraculously speak English. As the three search the planet for aid they constantly find themselves in various... THE ULTIMATES #7
by Tony Whitt (Thu 11-07-2002)
Fans of THE ULTIMATES might be a tad disappointed that Book Two of the ongoing saga opens right where Book One left off in the last issue. With an astounding cliffhanger like that, Mark Millar and company would have been forgiven for opening the next chap... 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 ... Devil's Daughter Dies; Leaping Slayer Returns
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 03-28-2005)
Maybe all the campaigning by TRU CALLING fans worked out after all. This week Eliza Dushku and Jason Priestly return to the small screen in all their corpse-assisting, day-reliving glory. Then again, maybe not, since it's only back to burn off the remaini... Comicscape March 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-09-2005)
Reader response to last week's column was strong and I got a good mix of responses. Some vehemently agreed and others felt that my love of HELLBLAZER colored my opinion of the film CONSTANTINE. I also got some compliments on my headline ("Into My Pants ... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... 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 ... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... Epic Wyler Epic
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-13-2005)
Last week I had jury duty and was picked for a trial. Lacking a PSP and earbuds, I couldn't spend the time watching UMDs and was forced to actually dispense justice. I'm plenty judgmental when it comes to cinematic zombie outbreaks (see FRIGHT PACKs below... Frank Spotnitz on the End of THE X-FILES Part One
by MELISSA J. PERENSON (Thu 05-23-2002)
For nine years, we've been promised that the truth is out there. With the conclusion of THE X-FILES' formidable run this past Sunday, we finally did learn The Truththough much of it proved to be a recap of the past more than new revelations in the present... Don't Judge a Book By Its Pilot
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-03-2005)
This hasn't been the greatest season for pilots. Don't get me wrong: there have been several that I think will develop into worthwhile shows, assuming they survive long enough to do so. We've seen a bumper crop of high-concepts (PRISON BREAK) and genre ... Tribute: Robert Wise Talks About His Career in Last Print Interview (Thu 09-15-2005)
Today, legendary director Robert Wise passed away at age 91 due to heart complications. Known for his eclectic body of work including THE SOUND OF MUSIC and WEST SIDE STORY (not to mention as an editor he tackled Orson Welles' CITIZEN KANE).However, Wise ...TALES OF SUSPENSE: COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-21-2004)
The AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY defines the verb "to commemorate" as "to honor the memory of with a ceremony" or "to serve as a memorial to". Thank God we've got Marvel to remember that they released CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and IRON MAN #1 last month I'm sur... Zap Guns a Go Go!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-16-2004)
...gain. (O) BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25th CENTURY: The Complete Epic Series (Universal) This [IMG2R]1979 TV series, an update of the legendary comic strip, used up-to-date f/x and a light sense of humor to become a moderate hit. This set includes all 37 episod... GLOBAL FREQUENCY gets pilot
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-03-2004)
Good news for everyone who was hoping that the proposed pilot for a GLOBAL FREQUENCY TV series would happen. It did.The Hollywood Reporter announced today that a pilot commitment was given to the script, written by John Rogers (THE CORE). That means at th... 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 ... Thunderbirds
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 04-20-2004)
Genre:Family/Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Working Title Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's Voices Are In It:Bill Paxton (Jeff Tracy); Ben Kingsley (The Hood); Anthony Edwards (Brains); Sophia Myles (Lady Penelop... Troopers II and Other Bugs to Come
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-17-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONIn the new direct-to-DVD sequel to Paul Verhoeven’s take of Heinlein’s STARSHIP TROOPERS, spfx-wizard-cum-director Phil Tippet helms a new battle between our future military heroes and the alien Bug horde from outer space. Willia... Wachowskis to write Burlyman comic book
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-28-2004)
The comics portal at UGO has published an interview with Spencer Lamm, editor of Burlyman Entertainment's forthcoming line of comic books. If the Burlyman name rings a bell, that's probably because it was the codename used by the Wachowski brothers for th... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Universal announces more shows to DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-12-2004)
...ovember 2)BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25th CENTURY: THE COMPLETE SERIES (November 16)All of the DVD sets will be priced at $59.98 with the exception of SLIDERS (priced at $89.98.) Universal also plans to release several more TV shows on DVD before the close of ... ALIEN in 30 seconds (as performed by bunnies)
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-10-2004)
Have you ever wondered what Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING would be like to watch if the filmmakers only had 30 seconds -- and a troupe of bunnies -- to tell the story? Chances are probably not a lot of people can say yes, but rest assured that Jennifer Sh... THE MATRIX RELOADED
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
It takes my old computer about five minutes to restart, so it's no surprise that it took the Wachowski brothers a few years to reload THE MATRIX. They've spent their time well, producing a sequel that feels more like a continuation of the original film th... THE TRAVELING VAMPIRE SHOW
by Jason Bovberg (Fri 07-14-2000)
The allure of Richard Laymon`s fiction is difficult to deconstruct. Whenever I finish one of his many rollicking entertainments, I take a moment to reflect on the things in the book that so enraptured me. Perhaps I shouldn`t think about it so much. One of... CHICKEN LITTLE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-04-2005)
CHICKEN LITTLE is mildly entertaining and amusing, but the key word here is "mild." A theatrical release with obviously expensive CGI animation, the movie unaccountably resembles an episode of a Saturday morning show that has comforting lessons for young ... Bruce Boxleitner: From BABYLON 5 to the OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 06-26-2000)
You knew him as Luke Macahan in the 1970s How the West Was Won mini-series, as Billy Montana in three Gambler TV movies, as Frank Buck in the short-lived 1982 series Bring ‘Em Back Alive, as the title character Tron in the Disney feature, as Lee Stetson i... An Interview with James Bond Screenwriter Richard Maibaum
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-03-2000)
If there was any one person who would be able to describe the world of James Bond, it would been the late screenwriter, Richard Maibaum. Beginning with the first 007 film, DR. NO, he had played an integral role in shaping the life of the super spy, having... HOLLOW MAN, DEATH NERVE, NOSFERATU and AVENGERS.
by John Thonen (Tue 01-02-2001)
Welcome to the second day of 2001: A Space Vidiocy. The new video selections are slim this week, but, with the holidays behind us, better days loom just ahead. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the third misfire in a row from one time genre master, Paul V... X-MEN's Wolverine: Hugh Jackman
by Steve Fritz (Thu 07-20-2000)
Unlike Wolverine, his mutant character in the blockbuster X-Men movie, actor Hugh Jackman didn`t appear to mind growing up a bit different. If anything, the lanky Australian (he stands an easy six-feet and two-inches, if not even taller, in his cowboy boo... DOOM
by James Busbee (Wed 08-02-2000)
Take away Iron Man`s armor, and you`ve got a brilliant but alcoholic playboy. Take away King Arthur`s armor, and you`ve got a charismatic but naked Brit. Take away Doctor Doom`s armor, and you`ll just make him mad…and brother, that`s never a good idea.But... The Ultimate Toybox: TOY STORY & TOY STORY 2
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 12-19-2000)
Typically, when I hear the name Disney, I flinch. To me, the brand is synonymous with `all-powerful, way-too-influential, money-grubbing conglomerate.` (I flinch the same way when I hear the name Blockbuster.) Don’t get me wrong: Disney’s animation team i... FARSCAPE: Music for the Wide-Open Universe
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-02-2000)
Among the intriguing science fiction shows now being seen on cable TV is FARSCAPE, produced by the Jim Henson Company and currently being seen in the US on the Sci Fi Channel. It is also shown in Australia on 9 Network and in England on BBC. With a loos... Mummify This!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-01-2000)
Trials, Tribulations, Shopping...Even small presses are trying to offer something special this holiday season—which, despite every idiot on the planet going to the Del Amo Mall in Torrance, CA, the day after Thanksgiving, still is not expected to live up ... BLACK SCORPION
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)
If Adam West had been a busty Playboy centerfold who fought crime in a leather thong, television’s Batman might have been Black Scorpion. People who think Xena under-dresses for battle only need to glance at Black Scorpion for the warrior princess to seem... TOY STORY 2 (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 11-27-1999)
TOY STORY was one of the best overrated movies ever made. To be honest, the screenplay wasn`t all that wonderful: the plot mechanics were loose; the lead character, Woody, was really a selfish, unsympathetic protagonist, and the film didn`t really kick in... Transformers script progress
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-04-2005)
On his blog, 'Transformers' screenwriter John Rogers writes, "I just finished my second rewrite of my first draft, all done in eight weeks, and turned it in at 6 am so all could add tweaks before the weekend read."
More... Real 'Transformers' script hits producer's desk
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 01-30-2005)
In a posting on the message board at his official site, producer Don Murphy has given fans an update about the live-action Transformers movie.
Screenwriter John Rogers has now turned in his first draft of the script.
More... 'Global Frequency' Open Source Pilot
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-08-2004)
From his "Bad Signal" e-mailer, Warren Ellis writes:
"John Rogers is doing what he calls 'open source producing' on 'Global Frequency' -- every week everyone on the show gets a huge update email from John, putting all developments on the show up for disc... 'Tranformers' writers named
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-18-2005)
In a posting at his Kung Fu Monkey blog, screenwriter John Rogers advised readers that, having turned in his revised first draft, he is no longer working on the 'Transformers' movie but didn't rule out a return for a script polish down the line.
IGN Fi... First 10 Minutes of Ultimate Avengers 2 Preview (Tue 07-25-2006)
This July, through a partnership with HABBO, one of the world's largest and hottest on-line destinations for teenagers, Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, will premiere the first 10 minutes of its highly-anticipated Marvel™ an...SLEEPY HOLLOW Action Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 11-20-1999)
Tim Burton (the cutting-edge director of such twisted fantasy fare as BATMAN, BEETLEJUICE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ED WOOD, and MARS ATTACKS!) and Todd McFarlane (creator of the best-selling comic book SPAWN and founder of McFarlane Toys) now combine their u... THE LAST BROADCAST: Now On Video
by John Thonen (Fri 12-10-1999)
To no one`s surprise, the most successful horror video release this Halloween was THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which racked up tape sales in the millions and easily dominated the rental charts. However, the most interesting chiller to hit the video superstore... Captain America Is Marvel's Next (Thu 06-14-2007)
SCI FI Wire reports that 'Captain America' is on the fast track for Marvel. The news comes from Kevin Feige, president of production for Marvel Studios, and producer of the upcoming Iron Man movie. Feige is currently making the press rounds for 'FF2' "...R.E.M. - 'Reveal'
by Tony Whitt (Thu 06-14-2001)
The 1990s was a rough decade for R.E.M. After the departure of drummer Bill Berry, it seemed as if the band had lost its way (as evidenced by mediocre albums like 1998’s UP). However, even before Berry left, the band had lost that special someth... PHANTOM MENACE to hit DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-19-2001)
Lucasfilm has finally caved to fan pressure, and 20th Century Fox's need to get much video cash, and decided to release STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE on DVD. It's slated for a October 16 release.What's more, it looks like all Lucasfilm's talk ab... MAGE Movie Update
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-27-2001)
The latest word on the MAGE movie, based on Matt Wagner's comic series is that the script by John Rogers is going to get a rewrite.While talking to the Comics Continuum, producer Andrew Cosby gave the latest word on the project, saying, "Currently, there'... Rush Hour 3
by Development Heck (Mon 11-21-2005)
Genre:Comedy/Action/Sequel.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script.Who's In It:Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.Who's Making It:Brett Ratner (Director); Jeff Nathanson (Screenwriter); Arthur Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum, Jon Glickman... Jeepers Creepers 2
by Coming Attractions (Tue 08-12-2003)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:MGM.Production Company:American Zoetrope/Myriad Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Jonathan Breck ("The Creeper"); Ray Wise (Jack Taggart); Eric Nenninger (Scott Braddock); Nicki Lynn Aycox (Minxie Hayes); Drew Bell ... Broken bow, fixed TREK
by Mark A. Altman (Wed 09-26-2001)
...ht out of BUCK ROGERS, whose tongues dart out to capture flying butterflies, but there's an amped up level of sexual tension as well. In one scene that could have easily descended into camp, Tucker and T'Pol share a decontamination chamber. Overall, th... 2001 News In Review - April Movies
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 01-02-2002)
In April of 2001, comic book based movies once again dominated genre movie news.First, another helmer was attached to 20th Century Fox's long developing FANTASTIC FOUR movie. The latest director to get the gig was BRING IT ON helmer Peyton Reed.Meanwhile,... THE PIGKEEPER'S DAUGHTER / SASSY SUE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 01-21-2002)
Wo Nellie, this is certainly a fine pair from the good ol’ boys at Something Weird. Yes’n you can have yo’ high falutin big city movies with them fancy sets and bone thin lady stars, for I got’s me two of the finest, I say the finest, movies ever done mad... Don May Jr.: Cult Film Maverick! Part One
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 04-12-2002)
The DVD sea is full of charlatans, out to get your buck without thinking ‘bout their due to you. Shelves are filled with titles released by myriad companies with sketchy track records. One minute you’re laying down your cold hard cash to take in a favorit... JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S SHAZAM
by Tony Whitt (Sat 04-06-2002)
After having reviewed a fair number of the JUST IMAGINE one-shots, I think it's safe to say that most of us haven't been looking forward to them as much as we did when they were first announced. The idea of Stan Lee, virtual godfather of Marvel Comics, wo... A SCREAM IN THE STREETS
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 02-20-2002)
“Hey, you got your cop drama in my softcore!” “Hey, you got your softcore in my cop drama!”“Hey, why’s Tom been in the bathroom for four hours?”All the above are statements and questions that might arise when watching Harry H. Novak’s dubious classic A SC... BUDDY BITES THE BULLET!: VOLUME VI OF THE COMPLETE BUDDY BRADLEY STORIES FROM HATE!
by Andy Hershberger (Thu 09-20-2001)
You're angry, alienated, musically and cinematically literate and oddly enough driven to succeed on a small scale. Who ya want to read about? Well hell, you! Now it's not gonna be anytime soon that "your name here" comics will be appearing on the rack, un... Box Office Final Tally (Sept. 7-9)
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-11-2001)
The final numbers are in for the first real weekend of the fall movie season, and was pretty quiet compared to the big buck wild and wooly weekends of the summer. Still, out of a batch of newcomers, rather than summer leftovers, THE MUSKETEER rose up to t... Wanna Draw WOLVERINE?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-03-2001)
Marvel Comics has released the details of a contest that will allow a lucky, though certainly skilled, artist the opportunity to draw an eight-page story for an upcoming issue of WOLVERINE. Here are the details of how you can get involved, directly from M... TOM STRONG #13
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-02-2001)
The Tom Strong family Tom Strong himself, his daughter Tesla, a younger version of himself, and six foot tall talking rabbit Warren Strong come together for the first time to battle the evil Paul Saveen, Earth's deadliest science-villain! Saveen has fie... SEVEN DAYS: "Mr Donovan's Neighborhood"
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 05-08-2000)
Every week on SEVEN DAYS, Frank Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) faces the challenge of going back in time alone, seven days, to save the world from some tremendous catastrophe. Although Mr. Parker is the only one who actually uses the blue sphere to travel th... Helmer Attached to MAGE
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-18-2001)
F. Gary Gray has signed on board to direct the movie version of Matt Wagner's comic book series, MAGE. The project will be produced under the Spyglass Entertainment banner with a script by John Rogers, though, as yet, no solid production start date has be... CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 07-26-2001)
In the previous entry, ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES, the series was established as a vicious circle. Seemingly, the apes' trip back in time was destined to make the future planet ruled by them come to pass. However, we can see that it didn't have to... ALIAS #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 09-06-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... FUTURAMA COMICS #5
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-27-2001)
It was inevitable. The "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" parody was going to have to turn up sooner or later in fact, it's a bit surprising that it comes so late, considering that the show is now losing some of its power in the pop culture gestalt. But nev... An Ape By Any Other Name...
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-30-2001)
When Tim Burton first announced that his version of PLANET OF THE APES would be a "re-imagining" and not a remake of the 1968 classic, many fans were outraged. I imagine now that we've seen the results of that "re-imagining," they're even more upset the ... Crossing Boundaries, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-13-2002)
As anyone in comics will tell you, CrossGen VP Tony Panaccio included, the comic book reading community is an insular little group. CrossGen Comics is determined to bring comic book entertainment into the mainstream, and they've put their money where thei... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... World of Disgaea Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 07-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehito HaradaTranslated by:Koji Tajii, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayThis beautiful full-color, hardcover illustration book features original concept art, sketches, and the lush... Tramps like Us (aka: Kimi wa Pet) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 08-20-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ogawa YayoiTranslated by:Yuki N. JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayLife is good for Sumire Iwaya... until the day she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her, she gets demoted at work and her life spirals towards the dumps. Th... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Marc MiyakeAdapted by:What They SayAs Samurai Executioner continues moving into its own world of crime and punishment, honor and bushido, we are beginning to learn more about the charac... Ikebukuro West Gate Park Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-11-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ishida Ira/Aritou SenaTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK where the miniskirts are short and the trendy guys and girls mix it up all night long. Makoto knows he's gonna rule N... What's Between The Lines
by Allen Divers (Wed 03-06-2002)
I love dubs. Of course, that goes without saying since I'm doing a weekly column about them. Of course, taking on the task of writing about them has changed my perception of them. As a fan, I paid attention to the big things, like overall tone, fit of ... 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... Merchandising Manga 101: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Cross marketing is essential to grow retail sales. You've already done so with the Man of Steel and the Webslinger, so it's time you consider doing the same with anime and manga characters.
Stock products for fans... The Promise of DVD
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
In 1998, you noticed a slew of Digital Video Disc (DVD) products, ads and offers. Appropriately timed to the new millenium, DVD has been hailed as the perfect format to watch anime. What is it, and should your stor... From Far Away Vol.#01
by Audrey Zarr (Wed 09-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HikawaTranslated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayOn her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is ... Gatekeepers Vol. #1
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Hmmm. While quickly running through the grades on Gatekeepers' first DVD, I noticed I doled out a bunch of A's, so I went back again just now and re-evaluated the grades...and then decided I really can't in good faith lower them any.
Gatekeepe... Get Backers Vol. #06
by Dani Moure (Fri 07-21-2006)
What They SayDoes \"back to normal\" have to mean...back to being broke?
Finally, they\'re out of the Limitless Fortress and back to doing what they do best: finding stuff that\'s lost. And never getting paid! After hunting down a boy genius bent on dest... Animation Runner Kuromi 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-20-2006)
What They SayKuromi is back, and more determined than ever to make it in the anime business. But all hell breaks loose when the boss quits smoking just when the workload bursts out of control. Can Kuromi overcome this almost insurmountable obstacle?The Re... Samurai Champloo Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 08-29-2005)
What They SayMugen\'s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can\'t be any more different from one another... Black Cat Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (aka bounty hunter) - down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When... Mushishi Vol. #1 (also w/starter set)
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-28-2007)
What They SayMushi are neither plants nor animals, instead they resemble the primeval substances of life. Few humans are actually aware of their existence and among them is Ginko, a \'Mushi-shi\' who travels around investigating them. In the course of his... Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. #1
by Michael McEwing (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Audio: I fully agree with what the other reviewers have said about the audio. Although I don't have Digital 5.1, this disc made great use of my surround sound system. It is the best anime title that I own on DVD in terms of sound.
Video: I als... Hyperdoll
by David Owens (Tue 11-28-2000)
The Review!I was sort of anxiously awaiting Hyperdoll for a couple of reasons, but one chief reason was that it was a very, very cheap title as far as the MSRP is concerned. At $15 USD,
this would seem to be a great buy! However, there are some things to ... Panda-Z Complete Collection (Anime Legends Edition)
by Ben Leary (Thu 08-28-2008)
Cute little robot animals fight a never-ending battle for the fate of ... something or other. As long as it's not raining. What They SayRobonimal World is under attack from the Warunimal Empire. Now, wearing the scarf left to him by his father, Pan-Taron ... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... Robotech to air on Anime Network (Mon 05-10-2004)
HOUSTON, May 10, 2004?The Anime Network?, fresh off their 24/7 linear launch announcement with Insight at the recently held NCTA in New Orleans, today announced that it has acquired the exclusive right to broadcast all 85 episodes of Harmony Gold's classi...Mutant X, Global Frequency, Catwoman & Spider-Man (Mon 10-27-2003)
'Shadows of Darkness,' a new episode of 'Mutant X,' is scheduled to air in syndication the week of Nov. 10. Warren Ellis said that he is a consultant and a producer for 'Global Frequency', a television series based on his comic book in developed at Warne...Comic-Con Pitch: Stykman
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-03-2006)
Here's the first official installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Jonnie Allan, creator of 'The Miscellaneous Adventures of Stykman', chosen by Wiz... 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?
... Catwoman On the Schedule
by Damon A. Schmidt (Tue 01-21-2003)
IGN
FilmForce reports that Catwoman will begin filming later this spring or in early summer for a 2004 release.
As reported earlier, French filmmaker Pitof will helm Catwoman's big-screen solo adventure with Ashley Judd in the title role with ... Warren Ellis, Other Big Names On The Frequency (Sat 07-24-2004)
Producer John Rogers dropped some names that will be writing for the "Global Frequency" television series today in San Diego. Names include series creator Warren Ellis, as well as David Slack (Teen Titans), Diego Guitierrez (Buffy), and Ben Edlund (Angel)...Rejected 'Global Frequency' Pilot Thrives On P2P (Mon 06-27-2005)
Over the last couple of weeks, enough people have downloaded and viewed the pilot online to give producers hope that TV executives might take a second look at the show. "There's a large and growing fan base for a show that never aired," said John Roge...Marc Guggenheim pays respect to 'Green Lantern' (Thu 06-05-2008)
Marc Guggenheim recently chatted up Vanetta Rogers at Newsarama.com about his work in comics, TV and film, including some dish on the 'Green Lantern' movie. Guggenheim reports that he and his 'Eli Stone' collaborator Greg Berlanti are wrapping up a draft...Video Blog: Stunts of Spider-Man 3 (Fri 04-20-2007)
Watch a video as Dan Bradley and Scott Rogers talk about the Spider-Man 3 stunts.'Global Frequency' showrunner on G4TV (Thu 08-25-2005)
Global Frequency TV showrunner John Rogers will be appearing live on G4TV's Attack of the Show at 7PMET/4PMET on Friday, August 25. He will be on the show to discuss the 'Global Frequency' TV pilot, which was based on the comic by Warren Ellis and even...Catwoman Script Review
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-06-2002)
Want some
insights in to the new Catwoman movie? Check out Stax's review of
John Rogers' script for the spin-off at IGN
FilmForce. Stax summarizes his assessment as "mixed" with
"some minor spoilers."
Catwoman Director Rumor
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-15-2002)
Who is Warner
Bros. eyeing for directing chores on the Catwoman feature film?
According to Stax at IGN Filmforce, a
French director named Pitof is the studio favorite at this point. The word comes
from unnamed "sources in the know."
Pitof's sole
d... Manga Set to Release Karas (Mon 12-05-2005)
Manga Entertainment acquires KARAS from the original creators of Speed Racer, Tatsunoko Productions To be released on DVD in 2006 “…Impossible to tear yourself away.”- Newtype USA Magazine Chicago, December 5, 2005 – Manga Ente...Manga Acquires Iron Kid (Thu 09-08-2005)
Chicago, IL – (September 8, 2005) Japanese Animation Distributor Manga Entertainment Inc. has partnered with character and animation holdings company, DAIWON (Korea), animation studio DesignStorm (Korea) and BRB Internacional (Spain) to produce and ...ADV Films Announces American Premiere of Origianl Dark Water (Mon 08-16-2004)
HOUSTON, August 16, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced the American theatrical premier of Hideo Nakata's acclaimed live action feature Dark Water at New York's Cinema Village Theatre on Friday, September 24, ...FUNimation Channel Goes Live on SureWest Digital Television (Mon 12-18-2006)
Top anime available 24/7 on digital channel from FUNimation Entertainment FORT WORTH, TX - December 18, 2006 - FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for home video sales of Japanese animat...TOEI ANIMATION SELECTS FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT AS AGENT FOR ONE PIECE (Mon 02-18-2008)
Toei Animation and FUNimation Bring Popular Pirate Adventure Property to Toy Fair 2008 FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (February 18, 2008) – Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has appointed FUNimation Entertainment, as Agent, to act on its behalf in No...Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Nobuhiro Watsuki
WARNING! The last question listed at the bottom of this page contains a major Kenshin spoiler. Do not read past question number 31 if you haven\'t seen the second Kenshin OVA series
... Otakon - Right Stuf Panel Report/Interview
by Marc Lunden (Mon 08-30-2004)
The panel was led by Kris Kleckner and Judy DeFrieze, with Bill Rogers also in attendance.The atmosphere was largely one of love for Gravitation; almost a continuance from the Gravitation screening the night before. One initial event involved the gatheri... [UK] Samurai Champloo MVM Contest (Mon 09-17-2007)
We've got a great new contest running now with the support of the folks at MVM in the UK where they've graciously donated a pair of big prizes for our UK readership! We have two sets of the newly released Sa...Last Exile Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayClaus and Tatiana are thrown together to fly a Vanship to defend the Silvana from a massive attack orchestrated by Anatoray and Tatiana begins to confide in Claus when the two make an emergency landing. Sophia, who is revealed to be of royal ... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #04: Broken Dreams
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-10-2005)
What They Sayt\'s double trouble on Kiji Island as an unsinkable ghost ship patrols the dark waters surrounding the peaceful island. While some deem this a terrible omen, other more industrious citizens cash in on the opportunity to make a fast buck, both... "Civil War: The Initiative"
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 03-17-2007)
Civil War: The Initiative sets up the next four months of stories within the Marvel Universe. The war has ended, Tony Stark has taken over as director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the 50-state initiative has begun. But, a few loose ends remain.&nbs... Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Disney’s latest computer-animated feature, Meet The Robinsons, opens on March 30th and comes complete with a stirring score by Danny Elfman. The soundtrack album comes out on March 27th from Walt Disney R... How To Survive A Crazy Hollywood Mother
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 01-15-2007)
Having lived in LA for a year now, I’ve been privileged enough to observe the sudden influx and idiocy of Hollywood motherhood. It seems as if every star with a vagina wants to have a baby pass through it. If they’re too old for it, they&rs... Time Out for Torture
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-13-2006)
I love The Walking Dead. Robert Kirkman’s zombie epic rarely fails to impress, and I conclude each issue cursing his name for ending it. Though I’ve found the book a bit slow in the past few months, I still continue to enjoy th... "Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America"
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 04-14-2007)
This first issue of Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America shows Wolverine in the throes of the first stage of the Kübler-Ross model of loss – denial. Subsequent issues will showcase a different character in the ensuing stages &ndash... Captain America # 26
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
Steve Rogers, Captain America, died last issue. Crossbones (perhaps) shot him with a sniper rifle as he ascended the steps of the courthouse. Hypnotized S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Cap’s former lover Sharon Carter finished him off with her serv...