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Science Center Unleashes Super Heroes
by News Editor (Tue 03-21-2006)
The California Science Center will host the world premiere of "Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition" beginning March 26, 2006. The exhibit will run through September 4, 2006.Visitors will immerse themselves in the electrifying sights, sounds and sensati... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... 
California Screaming
by Anne Moore (Wed 09-19-2001)
Vampires, apes and ghosts, oh my!No, the aforementioned weren't the cast of the latest monster movie spoof, but part of the guest list at FANGORIA's 15th annual Weekend of Horrors convention, held in conjunction with Creation Entertainment August 11-12 in... ANIME EXPO® 2008 STORMS INTO THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Sat 07-05-2008)
Opening Ceremonies, Industry Conference Panels, AMV, Battle of the Bands and More Los Angeles, California (July 4, 2008) Over 18,000+ extremely ecstatic pre-registered attendees took over the Los Angeles Convention Center for the first full day of fun...First Trailer for CENTER OF EARTH 3D
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-16-2008)
The first trailer for New Line's Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D has popped up online courtesy of Cineplex. The new update of the Jules Verne classic stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem in the title roles. Eric Brevig handled ... 23rd Annual Ohio Science Fiction Film Festival
by News Editor (Fri 04-14-2006)
The 23rd Annual Ohio Science Fiction Film Festival kicks off another 24 hours of the best in new and classic sci-fi movies on Saturday, Aprill 22 at 12:00 noon at the Drexel Gateway Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. This year's Marathon will include the Midwest ... JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on Compact Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)
In 1974, keyboardist Rick Wakeman (formerly of Yes) gathered together some rock musicians along with the London Symphony Orchestra and the English Chamber Choir to create a live recording for his musical concept album, JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF TH EARTH, b... ANIME EXPO® 2008 TAKES OVER THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Thu 07-03-2008)
New Full Service Registration System a Huge Success Los Angeles, California (July 3, 2008) Over 8,000+ extremely ecstatic pre-registered attendees were able to obtain their badges and convention items a day prior to the convention, within a time spa...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FREE ONLINE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Thu 04-10-2008)
24 Hour Complimentary Shuttle Service for Hotel Attendees Anaheim, California (April 10, 2008) Attendees registered as guests within the official Anime Expo® 2008 Hotel Room Blocks will be able to access the 24-hour complimentary shuttle service wh...VIZ MEDIA AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PARTICIPATING IN THE JAPAN! CULTURE + HYPER CULTURE EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTING JAPANESE ART AND POP CULTURE (Tue 02-05-2008)
Visitors Invited To The VIZ Media Manga Caf And Lounge To Sample An Array Of Animation And Manga San Francisco, CA, February 5, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...ADV Takes Center Stage at Canadian Video Awards (-)
Nominations Just Announced – Lady Death: The Motion Picture and Neon Genesis: Platinum Edition Nominated for Best Anime DVD of 2004 HOUSTON, March 18, 2005 – ADV Films produced two of the five nominees for “Best Anime DVD” in t...The Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend, Part 3
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 07-30-2000)
On Saturday, July 15, after screenings of Son of Godzilla and Godzilla Vs. Destroyah, the second day of the American Cinemateques Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend wound up with the U.S. premier of Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey (2000, ... Mania talks with "Terra" director Aristomenis Tsirbas
by Pat Ferarra (Fri 03-30-2007)
In the wake of so many lucrative CG films it’s easy to see that early blockbusters like Toy Story (1995) and Shrek (2002) were the frontrunners for traditional animation’s demise. Now 12 years after the first theatrical release of a CGI fea... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... It’s A Wizards of the Coast Week
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-10-2007)
Although not considered a large publisher when compared to the big boys of genre book distribution, it’s weeks like these that Wizards of the Coast can truly flaunt their almost religious devotion to fantasy fiction. Nearly all of their popular s... Sci-fi Author Butler Passes
by News Editor (Fri 03-03-2006)
Last week sci-fi author Octavia Butler passed away. She was one of very few African-American women in the field.Butler was born in Pasadena, California. Her father, a shoeshiner, died when she was young; her mother, also named Octavia, raised her in a str... Science of Sci-Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-10-2007)
Though largely neglected in the past, the link between science fiction and technological development is an important one; one that spurs scientific discovery and connects the world of grounded truth with the realm of infinite possibility. The pulp magazin... ANDROMEDA: From Greek God to Starship CaptainKevin Sorbo Speaks
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-06-2000)
The bronze-colored starship bridge set is in pitch black. Jagged beams of yellow light from outside sources, piercing from ceiling corners and wall slits help illuminate numerous consoles and the `Slipstream chair` sitting in the center of the room. The ... Some New Photos of CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)
Some new screenshots of Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D have appeared online over at Comingsoon, courtesy of New Line. The film, based on the classic tale, stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem. Eric Brevig is directing the action-ad... 2002 World Con is in High Gear
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-01-2002)
World Con, the seminal SF literary convention is in full swing. The 2002 convention, called Con Jose, is currently being held in the McEnery Convention center in San Jose, California. The five day event began unofficially with a round of parties last Wedn... 'Dark Knight' makes IMAX history with record opening (Fri 07-11-2008)
From a press release IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the studio's highly anticipated and technologically unprecedented summer movie, The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, and dir...Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors: A Report
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 08-15-2000)
If youre a horror fanatic, then the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors was the place to be this weekend. On the other hand, if youre just a cineaste who enjoys good horror movies, you might have found yourself shaking your head at the current state of the genr... Scharf Remembered, METROPOLIS Restored, and New Scores Abound
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-13-2003)
IN memoriamWalter Scharf, who composed, arranged or conducted the music for about 250 movies and television programs, including episodes of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E, died Monday, February 24, 2003, at his home in Brentwood, Californi... OBJECTIVE FIVE: Kevin Hoffer and Luke Lizalde
by Jeff Peters (Wed 11-22-2000)
Does your stomach hurt? What about your back or head? Perhaps youve simply got a cold or the flu. Maybe its more serious. Maybe youre suffering from a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever your whacked-out neighbor created in his basement. Or maybe its because you ju... Finale
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-31-2007)
This is Mania’s last Soundtrax column, our soundtrack coverage and daily Music News ending with this week’s posts. I’d like to thank all of the interested readers for your comments and your readership – and for the opportunity... Bang Zoom! Launches New Adventures in Voice Acting Site
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-06-2008)
New Online Outlet Features Clips From Acclaimed Documentary And Opportunity To Purchase The DVD
Burbank, CA, August 6, 2008 – Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and producer of original entertainm... FARSCAPE's Aeryn Sun: Claudia Black
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 09-05-2000)
After finishing season two of FARSCAPE, Claudia Black, who plays Aeryn Sun, along with the rest of her fellow actors flew to Southern California for the first official FARSCAPE convention. Black plays the strong but beautiful ex-Peacekeeper Aeryn, pullin... Annette Bening--American Beauty
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-01-2000)
Annette Bening didn`t exactly shoot to stardom. It only seems that way. After several years on stage (earning a Tony nomination in 1987 for `Coastal Disturbances`), the actress came to Hollywood, where she made her film debut in the forgettable THE GREAT ... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Return to Galactica
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-02-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS The Sci Fi Channel's new incarnation of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, based on and with the participation of BG creator Glen A. Larson is a far cry from the cloned STAR WARS space opera of the original show. As new series exec producer... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Stardate 0008:28 - Trekkies in the White House?
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-28-2000)
It`s common knowledge that Chelsea Clinton is a Star Trek fan, but last week U.S. citizens learned that Vice President Al Gore may be as well. At the Democratic National Convention, where he accepted the Democratic party`s nomination for president, Gore`s... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... New Hosts Join AX Idol Season 6 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live (Fri 03-07-2008)
Main Event Audience Member to Win Trip to Japan Anaheim, California (March 7, 2008) ‹ Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation's largest Anim...Stardate 0012.18: The Gossip Column
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-18-2000)
It`s been something of a slow week for Star Trek news, since Star Trek: Voyager is racing toward it`s holiday break and the show`s in reruns through December. But that doesn`t mean the actors aren`t busy coming out with new movies, making plans for next y... Remembering Fred Karlin
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-06-2004)
Soundtrax is sorry to report the untimely death of Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer, music teacher, and noted author Fred Karlin, who died of cancer on March 26 in Culver City, California at the age of 67. Over three decades, Karlin composed more than two... Stars of Gurren Lagann to Appear at NYAF
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)
THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL WELCOMES
THREE MEMBERS OF THE GURREN LAGANN CAST
Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced Gurren Lagann stars Tony Oliver, Kyle Hebert, and Steve Blum will all attend its 20... THE CHICKEN FLIES THE COOP TO ANIME EXPO® 2008 (Fri 04-18-2008)
Emmy Award Winning Show Attends the Nation's Largest Anime/Manga Convention Anaheim, California (April 18, 2008) The Emmy Award winning and popular stop-motion animation sketch comedy show, Robot Chicken, which airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim is...The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... LEAP THROUGH THE NINJA RANKS AT ANIME EXPO® 2008 (Wed 04-30-2008)
Prizes Include a Sony PlayStation® 3, Sony PSP®, iPod®, Naruto Booster Packs and Much More! Anaheim, California (April 29, 2008) Bandai Collectible Games will be running an official Naruto CCG Kage Tournament at this year's Anime Expo&re...ANIME EXPO® 2008 CONTINUES EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS (Sat 07-05-2008)
Over 34,000 Attendees Registered So Far on 2nd Day of Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Event Los Angeles, California (July 5, 2008) Rave reviews of the convention performance continues with high praises of the successful registration system, programmi...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES THE 2008 SPJA AWARD WINNERS (Sat 07-05-2008)
Los Angeles, California (July 4, 2008) At approximately 7:45 pm on July 3, 2008 Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Chief Executive Officer Ms. Trulee Karahashi announced the winners of the fan voted SPJA Awards for 2008 at the Wachovia VIP ...A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just arent that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Anime Expo 2008 Pursues Beauty and Cuteness (Wed 06-04-2008)
Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Welcomes Famed Character Designer Anaheim, California (June 4, 2008) Anime Expo® proudly announces famed character designer Akemi Takada as an official Guest of Honor to this year's Anime Expo® 2008...MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
...98 at the California Science Center`s IMAX theatre. Earlier this year, it played again at the theatre, as a short subject before the IMAX film EVEREST. A 35mm reduction was also prepared, for wider distribution, which would have benefited from the boos... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just arent that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... The Dark Knight Flies Over Anime Expo® 2008 (Wed 06-04-2008)
Six Interlocking Films, Six Celebrated Directors, One Groundbreaking Masterpiece Anaheim, California (June 2, 2008) Get ready to rage against evil, as Anime Expo® 2008 brings a screening and panel of the highly anticipated BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT ...ANIME EXPO® 2008 PREVIEW (Wed 07-02-2008)
Excitement Builds for Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Los Angeles, California (July 1, 2008) With a huge colorful 200 foot long banner proudly facing major L.A. freeways, a fantastic list of talent from the U.S. and Japan, 2 huge concerts,...ANIME EXPO 2008 BATTLE OF THE BANDS CALL FOR ENTRIES (Sat 03-15-2008)
New Year - New Bands - New Challenge Anaheim, California (March 14, 2008) New Year. New Anime. New Music. New Bands. New Challenge! Prepare your band for battle as Anime Expo® presents the Battle of the Bands at this year's Anime Expo® 2008...Author A.E.VanVogt Dies
by Denise Dumars (Sat 01-29-2000)
Pioneering science fiction writer A. E. van Vogt passed away during the wee hours on Wednesday, January 26, 2000. Van Vogt, known as `Van` to his family and friends, died of complications from pneumonia. He had been battling Alzheimer`s disease for severa... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ALTERNATES YOUR VISION (Thu 06-19-2008)
Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Launches New 'Sneak Peek' Videos Los Angeles, California (June 16, 2008) Anime Expo® 2008 and Alternate Vision Productions presents a new promotional video with a 'sneak peek' of Anime Expo® 2008 wil...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FIRST U.S. GUEST OF HONOR (Thu 03-20-2008)
One of the Biggest Talents of Anime and Video Games Comes to Nation's Largest Convention Anaheim, California (March 20, 2008) Famed American voice actor and writer David Hayter is the latest addition to the hottest line up of Anime Expo® 2008 Gu...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES 2nd MAIN EVENT CONCERT GUEST OF HONOR (Tue 04-15-2008)
Dynamic Musical Duo Attends the Nation's Largest Anime/Manga Convention Anaheim, California (April 15, 2008) Anime Expo® 2008 is proud to announce the attendance of Jyukai-the musical duo consisting of Manami (vocals) and Dewa Yoshiaki (compositi...ANIME EXPO® 2008 INVITES A STRANGER (Fri 05-09-2008)
Latest Guest of Honor Announced for Nation's Largest Anime/Manga Convention Anaheim, California (May 9, 2008) Anime Expo® 2008 announces the attendance of Masahiro Ando as an official Guest of Honor to this year's Anime Expo® 2008 held from Jul...Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Advance Ticket Sales for "Superman Returns" at Iowa Imax (Thu 05-25-2006)
KCCI.com reports that the same day that "Superman Returns" opens across America next month, moviegoers will also be able to see the long awaited film at the IMAX theater at the Science Center of Iowa.Winner: 'Scooby Doo/Richie Rich' Hour Volume 1
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-22-2008)
Updated May 22
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The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address (ot... Winner: 'Scooby Doo/Richie Rich' Hour Volume 1
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-26-2008)
Updated May 26th
Congratulations to spiderbob007
Our riches are your riches. You won the DVD! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
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The email address you registered the site with is a valid working a... 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... ANDROMEDA: Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Allan Eastman
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-20-2000)
`Space...the final frontier, these are the voyages of the Starship Andromeda Ascendant, its two-year mission: to streak across the universe, rebuild the Commonwealth, to seek out new allies and new civilizations. To boldly go where Star Trek has never gon... Ariel
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-23-2003)
What They SayEarth is under alien invasion, and it’s time for one mad scientist to unleash his world-saving creation: ARIEL, a huge robot in giant leotards! While humanity scratches its head, the good doctor scrambles to find some reluctant teenage ... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... 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... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Steve Reeves, Star of Italian HERCULES FIlms, Passes Away. (Thu 05-04-2000)
Steve Reeves, who appeared as Hercules in a series of Italian adventure films during the `50s and `60s, passed away May 1 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California. The former bodybuilder died of complications from lymphoma. Born in Glasgow, Mont...Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... BANDAI VISUAL USA TO SCREEN FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION ANIME TITLE TO BE RELEASED ON HD DVD / DVD TWIN FORMAT IN NORTH AMERICA AT ANIME EXPO® 2007 (Fri 06-22-2007)
"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre using latest, state-of-the-art equipment TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FIRST JAPANESE GUEST OF HONOR (Thu 03-13-2008)
Nation's Largest Convention Welcomes Famed Pokemon Director Anaheim, California (March 12, 2008) Famed director Masamitsu Hidaka is the first addition to the hottest line up of Anime Expo® 2008 Guests of Honor for the highly anticipated 2008 conve...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES ONLINE TICKETING FOR MAIN EVENTS (Mon 04-07-2008)
Regular, Hotel Room Block and Reserved Seating Block Attendee Tickets Available Now Anaheim, California (April 7, 2008) Traditional Main Events (including Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Masquerade, Anime Music Video Contest, AX Idol, Charity Auction an...Bandai Visual USA To Host Panel On Galaxy Angel Rune With Special Guests; Adds Guests For Freedom Panel at Anime Expo 2007 (Fri 06-08-2007)
"GALAXY ANGEL RUNE" voice actress Yuuna Inamura, "FREEDOM" series planner Dai Sato and director Shuhei Morita all to appear in-person TORRANCE, Calif., June 8, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced fu...HARUHI AMERICAN VOICE ACTORS AND ASOS BRIGADE MEMBERS JOIN THE SOS BRIGADE INVASION TOUR at ANIME EXPO ® 2007 (Tue 06-19-2007)
June 19, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Bandai Entertainment Inc., and Kadokawa Pictures USA and Anime Expo 2007 ® announced today that Haruhi's American voice actors Wendee Lee (Haruhi), Crispin Freeman (Kyon), Johnny Yong Bosch (Itsuki) and Michelle Ruff (Y...SHOKOTAN "FEVER" TO SHAKE UP ANIME EXPO® 2008 (Wed 03-26-2008)
Song Siren to Perform at Nation's Largest Convention Anaheim, California (March 26, 2008) The new Japanese "It-Girl", television celebrity, blogger, voice actress and illustrator Shoko Nakagawa ("Shokotan" as her fans call her) joins the hottest lin...ANIME EXPO® 2007, BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC., AND KADOKAWA PICTURES USA ANNOUNCE SOS BRIGADE INVASION TOUR (Fri 05-25-2007)
May 25, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Anime Expo® 2007, Bandai Entertainment Inc., and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be celebrated at this year's Anime Expo® convention, held at the Long Beach Conventi...Bang Zoom! Entertainment Invites Fans and Media to Special Series of Voice Acting Workshops Taking Place During 2008 Anime Expo (Wed 07-02-2008)
Company To Feature Notable Anime Voice Actor Personalities In Four Unique Workshops Occurring Each Day Throughout Expo And Will Also Have New Documentary For Sale And Special Photo Opportunities At Bang Zoom! Booth #811 Burbank, CA, July 2, 2008 - Ba...And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... MASTERS OF SCIENCE FICTION: Clean Escape
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-06-2007)
Following the footsteps of the success of Showtime’s first season of Masters of Horror (a series that had such a terrible second season, I’ll be surprised to see it return) now we have Masters of Science Fiction on ABC. The Masters of Hor... Science Fiction Meets Rock & Roll in SACD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-25-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONNeil Norman, the maestro of rock and roll interpretations of science fiction film music, is back in the Control Voice Cockpit with a new recording, Sci-Fi in Hi-Fi (Audio Fidelity AFZ 012). The CD is a dual layered hybrid disc, m... Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... The Best Monster Movie Music of the Millennium, Part 1
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-15-2000)
Having already evaluated the best fantasy soundtracks of 1999 and assessed the best fantasy scores of the 1990, its time to cast an ear back over the last hundred years of fantasy, horror, and science fiction film music. Which scores were the trendsetter... 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... Alex Proyas Illuminates DARK CITY at the American Cinemateque
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-07-2000)
For whatever reason, Dark City failed to find an audience when it was released in January of 1998, but its reputation and stature has grown over the course of the last two years, thanks in part to the films release on DVD, accompanied by an audio comment... Freedom Vol. #3 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2007)
What They SayWhat do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's
most closely guarded secretand finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Sha... SIGGRAPH goes Behind-the-Scenes of 'Transformers' (Tue 06-26-2007)
Bringing 30-foot-tall robots to life in this summer's blockbuster film "Transformers" incorporated some of the most complex modeling and animation ever attempted at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). The experts behind the film will discuss their challenges ...See Behind the 'Spider-Man 3' Scenes at SIGGRAPH' 07 (Tue 06-05-2007)
round-breaking discussions will occur as the leading artists on "Spider-Man 3" will reveal the creative challenges and technical achievements in creating the triple threat of the movie's dangerous villains at SIGGRAPH 2007, the 34th International Conferen...Universal's TV Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Since NBC-Universal seems to be the place for genre television on their various networks, it's handy to know the Comic-Con information for the upcoming San Diego event, beginning on July 24, 2008. Here's the information below.NBC Universal will be decked ... Paris and Paramount get the Dunce Award
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-12-2007)
Sure, there are more stories in this article but the two biggest stories of the week in the whole “goof-up” department go to Paris Hilton who thinks a myspace petition or a Governor pardon will get her out of serving 45 days in a jail…t... Celebrity Justice 101
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-09-2007)
We already knew that when it comes to celebrities facing consequences from breaking the law, our justice system was an absolute joke. We just never see how much of a joke it was. If this week is an indication of it, the humor of analyzing it is indescriba... Scotty Goes on One Last Voyage
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)
Space Services Inc. will take the remains of actor James Doohan aboard the Explorers Flight-- their sixth Memorial Spaceflight. The spacecraft is currently scheduled for launch in mid December 2005. There will be a public memorial service, scheduled the d... MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: 'The Brain That Wouldn't Die' on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)
The second MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 episode released on DVD skewers THE BRAIN THAT WOULDNT DIE. It is also the first episode in which Mike Nelson took over as head of the Satellite of Love from Joel Hodgson, the series creator. The film is a perfect ... 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 ... Viz Media Showcases A Variety of New Titles at 2008 BookExpo America Show (Fri 05-30-2008)
Company To Offer A Dynamic Array Of Manga Titles For Children, Teens And Adults At Preeminent Publishing Event In Booth #1647 San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...Fraser Travels to CENTER OF EARTH
by News Editor (Fri 04-21-2006)
New Line Cinema and Walden Media have signed Brendan Fraser to star in JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. The "contemporary" 3-D update will center on a scientist who is stuck with his nephew as they embark on a trip to Iceland to check on a volcanic sen... GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS IV
by Randall Larson (Sat 09-16-2000)
When I first encountered Neil Normans GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS back in 1978, I was one of those grumpy purists taken aback by his electric guitars intruding upon the pristine orchestral tonalities of STAR WARS and other icons of science fiction film... The Japanese Science-Fiction & Monster Film Weekend
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 07-23-2000)
Its been fifteen years since a new Toho Godzilla film (Godzilla 1985) was released in U.S. theatres, and with the demise of the revival house (thanks to the advent of home video) opportunities to see older G-Films on the big screen are few and far betwee... The Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-27-2000)
In Part One of my review of the American Cinemateques Japanese Science Fiction and Monster Film Weekend at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, I focused on the opening night screening of a newly struck, subtitled print of Gojira, the seminal 1954 film (re... De Bont Serving Up EATER For FX
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-21-2001)
Director Jan de Bont's Blue Tulip Prods. is closing in on a deal to produce a science fiction miniseries for the FX cable netwirk called EATER.The potential four-hour series will be based on the book of the same name by Gregory Benford. The book and serie... Viz Media Debuts New Naruto Chapter Book Series at 2008 Book Expo America (Fri 05-30-2008)
Showcase Of The Newest VIZKIDS Format Introduces The Exciting World Of Ninja To Young Readers In Booth #1647 Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, ani...G-Collections Adult PC Dating-Sim Game Amorous Professor Cherry Goes Golden Master, Debuts at Anime Expo (Thu 06-19-2008)
San Diego, California, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC dating sim games in English, today announced the golden master status of Amorous Professor Cherry, the latest "dating simulation" collaboration between JAST US...FREQUENCY
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 04-27-2000)
Its commonplace for a film with higher aspirations to avoid genre labelsif, by higher aspirations,` we mean hoping to reach a wider audience than hardcore Trekkies by incorporating elements of romance, action-adventure, or drama. In such cases, the fami... Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... THE LATHE OF HEAVEN: Making the Film
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-17-2000)
For many years the crowning achievement in sci-fi literature/cinematic adaptation was Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke`s 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film showed that literature, science fiction concepts and motion picture art could co-exist and even s... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-26-2008)
What They SayAliens have begun their invasion of Earth. Fortunately, scientists have developed the Sky Knight, a fighter plane capable of defending the world, and a group of teenagers has stepped forward to lead the resistance.
Contains episodes 1-2.The ... The Science Of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
by M. Steven Felty (Tue 11-29-2005)
Michael Hanlon has been the science editor for The Daily Mail (London) for more than four years. The fact that Hanlon is a Brit probably gives him a sharper insight into the work of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy. Hanlon's bo... Variety confirms: Wahlberg in "The Happening"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
Variety has confirmed earlier reports that Mark Wahlberg has signed on to star in the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film, The Happening.Wahlberg will play a man who takes his family on the run when a cataclysmic natural crisis threatens to end the world.&qu... Christopher Young Descends to THE CORE Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-10-2003)
With the release of THE CORE two weeks ago, Christopher Young's musical development has reached a new complexity. A self-conscious composer, Young has never taken himself or his work for granted. While finally shedding the horror-composer classification h... 2000: The Best Science-Fiction, Horror, & Fantasy Films
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-04-2001)
Well, the millennium ended not with a bang but a whimperat least in theatres, that is. The year 2000 gave us numerous enjoyable, even sometimes admirable films (including Gladiator and Erin Brokovich), but in the genres of science-fiction, horror, and fa... William Shatner talks MIND MELD
by Anne Moore, Sue Schneider photos (Wed 03-27-2002)
"Living in truth is absolutely the way to go. That way... within the bounds of taste, if you're honest and truthful and forthright you won't make any mistakes because that's you. If it's not palatable... sorry." William Shatner (actor, writer, director)I... NYCC 2006: Interview with Dallas Middaugh
by Ed Chavez (Mon 03-06-2006)
Ed Chavez: Well, thanks for joining me today, Dallas. I have to say, at least for Anime on DVD and for my own podcast, Mangacast, it’s just been the general consensus that, over the past year, Del Rey has basically been the best publisher for, rea... Greatest Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: The Borderland
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-05-2000)
An addendum to our list of Greatest Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films: Among the finalists were several titles that failed to receive high votes across the board despite being highly regarded by almost all the voters. The reason was not any doubt ... "Mystery Science Theater: Vol. 7"
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-23-2006)
I was going to review the latest boxed set of Mystery Science Theater shows that Rhino has released, but it has gone out of print (due to the inclusion of a Godzilla movie most probably). It doesn’t seem fair to review an item that people ... DVD & VHS This Week: June 18
by John Thonen (Tue 06-18-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe death bell has begun to ring for the VHS video system, a point made clear by a recent report in VIDEO BUSINESS magazine which tells that Circuit City has begun to phase out the format from their over six hundred stores. The article explains ... Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)
The theme is a familiar one. The mighty, stalwart chords of brass, the trilling woodwinds, the driving rhythm of the violins, the strident siren of electric guitar Wait a minute? Electric guitar? Whats that doing in the middle of the STAR WARS theme?... The Science of STAR WARS
by News Editor (Tue 10-25-2005)
A new exhibit opens this week at Boston's Museum of Science. The Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination explores the fantasy technologies in the STAR WARS films, the science behind them, and current research that may lead to real-life versions of thes... GATTACA Special Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-07-2008)
In 1997 when ‘Gattaca’ was originally released the film was ground breaking in both look and story. Eleven years later the story of an imperfect man named Vincent (Ethan Hawke), who was born of God (naturally) and his struggle to be more ... RINGS Bloopers to Screen
by News Editor (Thu 01-05-2006)
For the first time ever, fans of The Lord of the Rings can view exclusive blooper footage at the The One Ring Celebration. The ORC will take place at the Pasadena Center in Pasadena, California from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January, 22nd. The ... Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum at Sci-Fi Summit Images (Mon 03-29-2004)
Yesterday (Sunday, March 28), Michael Rosenbaum was at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California for Creation Entertainment's Sci-Fi Summit. Click to view images.Romance is in the Flash of the Sword II Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-30-2004)
What They SayContains DVDs 1-3 of Romance is in the Flash of the Sword 2!
Keith is an honorable thief, but also a descendant of the legendary Shadow Blade. Employed as a guide for a sultry seductress - he finds himself soon wrapped up in much more than ... Gad Guard Vol. #1 (also w/Limited Edition Box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-07-2004)
What They SayMany people have searched for it, many have stolen it, and many will kill for it. The Gad is a seemingly magical stone that, once making a strong spiritual connection with someone, will grow into a very powerful robot known as a Techode: a me... Galaxy Railways Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayThe new series from legendary creator Leiji Masumoto (Star Blazers, Captain Herlock, Galaxy Express 999, Interstella 5555).
Carrying on his deceased father and brother\'s will, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force to protect the safety... Black Jack Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-08-2004)
What They SayIn a world where the grim reaper can strike at any time, a brilliant renegade surgeon known only as Black Jack operates outside the law. For the rich and dying, he performs miracles of a macabre medical nature. Unafraid of mysteries that verg... Stainless Night
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-06-2002)
What They SayAfter ten years of dormancy, Linea awakens from a capsule in the countryside of Japan. Without any memories, she wanders into a small research center staffed by three beautiful women. Sayako, one of the researchers, is entranced by the stra... Planetes Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-14-2006)
What They SayAs the final preparations are made for the Von Braun\'s maiden voyage to Jupiter, the Space Defense Front makes a bold attempt at interrupting the INTO summit by taking control of the Jovian explorer. Again, the Debris Section is caught in th... Dream Hazard/Pianist
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-14-2003)
What They SayDream Hazard
Erotic virtual reality offers Kaori the cure for her shyness, but a mysterious programming bug traps her in a fantasy world beyond her wildest dreams!
Pianist
A famous pianist seeks solace in the arms of a busty android with ... Legend of the Dragon Kings Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-13-2003)
What They SayHajime and his brothers aren\'t human. As each comes of age, he gains the ability to transform into a fire-breathing dragon. Wonders of magic or science, they are stalked by a mad scientist bent on dissecting them and stealing their secrets. ... Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)
What They SayAs the Earth Federation\'s space fleet begins its naval review, the remnants of the Duchy of Zeon carry out their secret plan of vengeance. Will Kou Uraki\'s newfound confidence and upgraded Gundam enable him to stop Anavel Gato\'s nuclear st... 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...Tweeny Witches Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-14-2008)
What They SayArusu, Sheila, and Eva, in order to retrieve captured fairies, travel to the Warlock Realm with the help of the warlock Sigma. Entering Wizard Kingdom, they find themselves in a world that is very different from the Witch Realm. There, Sheila... Bandai Entertainment Celebrates Independence Day With A Series of Launches and Events During Anime Expo 2003 (Tue 06-03-2003)
Popular Anime Convention Will Be Held July 3-6 in Anaheim, CA NEW YORK, NY (June 30, 2003) During Anime Expo 2003, Bandai Entertainment, the premiere distributor of Japanese animation in North America, will introduce three new, highly anticipated anim...Hyper Police Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-21-2002)
What They SaySkilled and deadly bounty hunter Natsuhime Sasawara, a cunning blend of human and futuristic demon cat, protects the laws of humans and monsters. After a tragic accident, Natsuhime is teamed up by the Police Company with Sakura, a Nine-Tail F... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... Kashimashi Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-13-2007)
What They SayIt looks like Yasuna and Hazumu are going out, especially to Tomari, but that doesn\'t stop her from telling Yasuna about her true feelings. Tomari invites Yasuna to the school haunted house, and Yasuna invites Tomari to the yakuta kimono fes... Freedom Vol. #1 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-09-2007)
What They SayContains episode 1.
In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The last outpost of civilization is the Lunar Republic of Eden, where the omnipresent Citizens Administration Council grants residents everything the... Gun Sword Vol. #2
by Justin Rich (Tue 08-08-2006)
What They SayThe search for the elusive man with the claw takes a turn for the worse, as Van, Wendy and Carmen99 become embroiled in a deadly dispute over a buried secret between the inhabitants of a strange town, leading them to a fateful encounter with ... Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-09-2006)
What They SayIt is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric\'s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed\'s continued research into rocketry as allied him with ... Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-04-2007)
What They SayIn less than 24 hours, a photonic bomb will reduce the war-torn Planet Graceland to nothing but a memory. That is, of course, unless Mister has his way! He and his misfit crew of Coyotes are plotting a daring raid against the Federation warsh... Starship Operators Vol. #3 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-05-2006)
What They SayWith the Kingdom\'s negative campaign against Amaterasu gaining galaxywide support, even AGI decides to end their sponsorship. Cut off from any supplies and badly damaged from endless battles, Amaterasu goes into the final battle against King... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
Just as more and more original film scores are captured on disc despite the ongoing proliferation of song collections masquerading as "film music" the increasing market for classic and forgotten film scores being fully restored either through archival r... Hong Kong Superhero
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-21-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Available as a Region-3 DVD from Hong Kong, Jingle Ma's 2004 superhero spectacular, SILVER HAWK (FEI YING), stars Michele Yeoh as a crime fighting martial arts heroine hiding from a painful past and hoping the attentions of a w... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... Non-Standard Operating Procedure
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-19-2006)
TV likes its trends. In the fifties, it was game shows. Prime time soaps were all the rage in the eighties. The early part of this decade was devoted to the accursed "reality" series. Now, we're in the age of the procedural. Of course, LAW & ORDER ha... Music la Melle
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-11-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEComposer Gil Melle, an innovator in mixing electronic and orchestral music, died last Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. For nearly five decades, Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding ... Alien Screams and Wrong Turns
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-21-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSThe latest limited edition soundtrack release from Perseverance Records (www.perseverancerecords.com) is the premiere 25th Anniversary CD release of Denny Zeitlin's remarkable score for Philip Kaufman's 1978 remake of INVASION O... 'Gotham Knight' Flies Over Anime Expo 2008 (Tue 06-17-2008)
From a press release Anaheim, California (June 2, 2008) — Get ready to rage against evil, as Anime Expo® 2008 brings a screening and panel of the highly anticipated BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT two days before it is released on DVD, Blu-Ray and On Dem...STAR TREK's Tim Russ Records First CD
by Anna L. Kaplan (Fri 03-31-2000)
Youve heard Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine) sing on STAR TREK: VOYAGER, and you have also heard Robert Picardo (the Doctor) warble. But the VOYAGER cast member about to release his own CD is Tim Russ, who as a the Vulcan Tuvok Vulcan doesnt seem to get the c... LAPUTA, THE FLYING CASTLE (1986)
by Andrew Osmond (Sun 06-11-2000)
LAPUTA, THE FLYING CASTLE, or CASTLE IN THE SKY, as Buena Vista renamed LAPUTA--oops, pardon my Spanish. (Writer-director Hayao Miyazaki borrowed the name from GULLIVER`S TRAVELS, but missed Swift`s satiric joke). Whichever, this is an extraordinary anime... THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 05-14-2003)
An absolute movie classic of not only science fiction cinema, but of all kinds of cinema, 20th Century Fox has at last brought THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL to DVD in a special edition package. Since most of the DVD's extras were previously available on F... Harry Potter, Night Watch, Baxter & more
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 07-25-2006)
Tor books and its parent company Random House Publishing wrapped up a few series this week with the releases of When Darkness Falls, The Grapple, and Transcendent. Fans of these series shouldn't be so sad though, for every door closed is another door ope... G.I. Joe, Gaiman, & a Random Rant
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-21-2006)
Awww yeea it’s Tuesday everyone and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Unfortunately we don’t have an extensive list of new releases hitting the shelves this week but there are still a couple of choice morsels coming out on hardcover ... El-Hazard, The Wanderers Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-16-2001)
What They SayMakoto always upstages Jinnai without trying, which exasperates the delusional rivalry that Jinnai has concocted within his own brain. However, when Jinnai attempts to sabotage Makoto\'s invention, the machine actually opens a dimensional rif... Robotech Legacy Set 3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayIt has often been said that the original broadcast of the ground-breaking series Robotech was a key factor leading to the current interest in Japanese animation. In the 15 years since its initial airing, Robotech has remained one of the most ... Robotech Legacy Set 4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayFifteen years of peace are shattered when a new invasion force, the Robotech Masters, wage war against the Earth\'s struggling survivors. The victor\'s prize is control of the mysterious Protoculture Matrix - the secret powerhouse of Robotech... Gasaraki Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-05-2002)
What They SayThe world stands poised on the brink of destruction. Only through the actions of a few brave men and women will the Earth survive the coming conflict. While the puppets of the Kugutsu struggle to sever the strings that control them, the Kai p... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... 14th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-03-1999)
There was once an era, decades ago, when science fiction television shows were not popular and had little or no legitimacy--an era when the genre was looked down upon by the mainstream media and within Hollywood. In todays climate of a thousand channels,... Ridley Scott
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
Sheer circumstance contributed to this week’s focus on our Star Spotlight column. It was either sheer force of strange happenstance or some higher power giving such inspiration. There I was at the computer with my coke and skittles ready to begin wr... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)
What They SayMars 2046: The murder of a celebrity reveals the existence of a secret ?Third Type? robot so intelligent and sophisticated that they can pass as humans. The continuing pubic slaughter of these ?Thirds? by the hate-spewing D?anclaude fan the a... BLACK JACK
by Brian Thomas (Thu 08-23-2001)
Japanese animation began with Osamu Tezuka. Though outside his native land his name isn't that familiar, today his creations - from Astro Boy to Jungle Emperor (Kimba) to Unico - are known worldwide. In Japan, Tezuka is as well known as Disney, his artist... Wolf's Rain Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-26-2004)
What They SayThe perilous journey continues as Kiba remains unwavering in his belief in paradise, but the others are not so convinced. Once outside the city, the wolves find themselves in a dense forest with Darcia\'s airship looming above them. Little do... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Limited Edition Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-01-2005)
What They SayCollects the entire 50 episode series
Limited Edition - Extremely Limited Quantities Made
Universal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Fed... Vanilla Series: Bondage 101
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-14-2006)
What They SayClass is in session once again, but it looks like they\'ll be teaching something new this year: Bondage 101! From Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (BONDAGE MANSION / WICKED LESSONS / PERVERSE INVESTIGATIONS), this year Professor S... Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-04-2006)
What They SayIt is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric\'s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed\'s continued research into rocketry as allied him with ... School of Bondage Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)
What They SayOrie Yuki is trapped in the science lab. Her best friend, Korin is completely controlled by her sexual desires, thanks to the work of Remi.The Review!Bringing the series to its conclusion, Keisuke deals with his former pet and his new ones in... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-24-2004)
What They SayThe five true Muramasa come together for a final showdown with Nobunaga. The great warlord has absorbed the powers of Kyo\'s allies, turning them all against the red-eyed samurai. Kyo survives the combined attacks of his comrades, but it is s... Super Atragon
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-21-2002)
What They SayMoments after an atomic bomb falls over Hiroshima, a secret Japanese submarine sails into battle against its American counterpart, and both are lost to history. Some fifty years later, the long-lost sub astonishingly reappears, as a mysterio... Blue Gender Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-13-2002)
What They SayCollapse
The Sleeper Brigades launch yet another offensive against the Blue, and Yuji’s lust for battle grows out of control as his B cells begin to take hold of his sanity. Meanwhile, a mutiny has begun on Second Earth, and Marlene fin... Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)
What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos... Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-12-2006)
What They SayInsurrection will not be tolerated! To prove that point, the government has set a big, bad bomb to blast the planet Graceland right out of the sky. To make matters worse, The king is dead. However, before the Pirate King Bruce died, he hid bi... Gunbuster 2 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-23-2007)
What They SayContains episodes 3-4. The elite Topless make their rendezvouz, as the order is given to launch a major operation to stop the horde of Space Monsters known as Jupiter Express. Tycho, who lost her Buster Machine in her last battle, sees a riv... VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CONTESTS (Fri 08-24-2007)
Creative Games and Competitive Play are Key Aspects of Fan Experience Norwalk, CT, August 24, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today revealed details regarding a series of high-profile contests it will stage to invite participation by the many ...Silent Mobius: The Motion Picture (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2008)
The world of the future faces its darkest enemy as the demons in the shadows come out to play.
What They Say:
In the future a massive earthquake has devastated Tokyo, leaving this barren city to suffer the ravages of the world about it. Despite phenome... EUREKA: Sight Unseen
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 09-06-2007)
Slowly but surely, the story arc with Henry and Stark has been getting some traction. This week things finally start getting more interesting in that department. This episode also sets the stage for further personal developments for the main cha... Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 9 (Fri 09-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 9 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING DECEMBER '00 featuring... ANIMERICA EXTRA, VOL. 4 #1 DECEMBER '00 manga anthology b&w, 128 pages $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN SHIPS 12/7 Cat # MAE0401 NEW MANGA! REVOLUTIONARY ...