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Castle of Cagliostro
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-26-2005)

...re of the castle of Cagliostro! Written and directed by anime pioneer and visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service), fans of all ages will enjoy this lighthearted romp.The Review!Miyazaki's directorial debut adds to the Lup...

Castle of Cagliostro (-)

...lors, and Castle of Cagliostro has always been a preeminent example of the more tasteful and lifelike sides of the art of cell painting. There are some rainbows scattered here and there, but I?ll chock that up to my TV/DVD setup. Again however, this f...

CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)

Cinescape is proud to present another DVD contest, this one for Hayo Miyazaki's THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO. The renowned Japanese animator held audiences spellbound in 1979 with his first feature-length animated film, THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO. Now, Manga E...


Essential Anime: Castle of Cagliostro (-)

...iyazaki's Castle of Cagliostro is widely agreed to be the best. Castle of Cagliostro is in many ways a humble, unambitious film. A simple tale, combining elements of well-established plot devices; the big heist, the princess trapped in the tower, the e...

Castle of Cagliostro (-)

...re of the Castle Of Cagliostro. Written and directed by anime pioneer and visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki\'s Delivery Service), anime fans will enjoy this lighthearted romp which Steven Spielberg once called one of the greatest adve...

Castle of Cagliostro
by Edwin De La Cruz (Thu 02-07-2002)

The Review!Wow! Throw out your old Streamline VHS copy of this film, because the newly remastered version contained in Manga Entertainment's reissue of Hayao Miyazaki's directorial feature debut, Castle of Cagliostro, will simply blow you away. It looks a...

CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO DVD contest winners
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-28-2006)

The winners have been chosen for Cinescape's Castle of Cagliostro DVD giveaway and are as follows:Jim LancasterEric SchwartzStephen KlingHarley RossmellBrianThanks to everyone who emailed and if you didn't win, try one of our upcoming contests!The Castle ...


THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO
by Janet Houck (Thu 08-31-2006)

...r for THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO. It reminded me greatly of interviews with comic book pioneers, such as Stan Lee and Gene Colan, who give great insights into how the industry was during their time, and lament at how it has changed; not necessarily for t...

Castle of Cagliostro
by Edwin De La Cruz (Thu 02-07-2002)

The Review!Wow! Throw out your old Streamline VHS copy of this film, because the newly remastered version contained in Manga Entertainment's reissue of Hayao Miyazaki's directorial feature debut, Castle of Cagliostro, will simply blow you away. It looks a...

Castle of Cagliostro (-)

...d by ?The Castle of Cagliostro? popping up kana by kana, typewriter-style. As the logo moves to the lower right corner, an image appears to the left (the movie disc shows Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon in a collage of various poses from the film, while the e...

Castle in the Sky
by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)

...ll as THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO), the catalog of Miyazaki\'s films on DVD has been rather skimpy. All of that is about to change, however, for Disney is (finally!) bringing Miyazaki\'s titles to the U.S. on DVD -- especially now that they have just ...


Castle of Cagliostro Special Edition
by Luis Cruz (Thu 08-31-2006)

...re of the Castle of Cagliostro!The Review!The enduring animated classic receives the \"Special Edition\" treatment but falls slightly short of providing the US market with an edition truly worthy of that title. Audio: My primary viewing session consis...

Mumbling Kitsune: Indiana Jones and the Castle of Cagliostro
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-25-2008)

...hird: The Castle of Cagliostro, an adventure movie by master anime director Hayao Miyazaki. Released on the cusp of the 1980s, this full-length feature remains an inspiration to movie directors worldwide, albeit a lesser-known one. The translation/subb...

Castle of Cagliostro
by TJ Rappel (Thu 02-07-2002)

The Review!My 7-year wait to get my hands on a beautiful Japanese-language version of Castle of Cagliostro has finally come to an end, thanks to Manga! I've been a huge fan of Lupin III and Cagliostro since I first bought Streamline's dub in January 1993,...

Castle of Cagliostro
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2000)

...re of the Castle Of Cagliostro. Written and directed by anime pioneer and visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Kiki\'s Delivery Service), anime fans will enjoy this lighthearted romp which Steven Spielberg once called one of the greatest adve...


Castle of Cagliostro
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)

...et of the castle of Cagliostro, before they all end up dead. Yeah I know it's a lame summery, but I don't want to give away all the twists that happen and the crazy stunts Lupin and his crew pull off. The animation is a bit dated and it took me a minu...

LUPIN III: CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO on Disc
by Andrew Osmond and Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-02-2000)

Message to all anime newbies: relax. Unlike certain other Japanese cartoons (who said Pokemon?), Castle of Cagliostro is not part of a ferociously complex franchise requiring directory-sized guides to understand. All you need to know is that Lupin III is ...

DVD Review: Castle of Cagliostro (Thu 08-31-2006)

Having seen multiple versions of this over the last couple of years, I was really glad that Luis asked to take a look at the 08/29/2006 release of the Castle of Cagliostro Special Edition released by Manga Entertainment.

UK DVD Review: Castle of Cagliostro (Wed 10-26-2005)

Kim is taking a look at one of our favorite titles that\'s seen many releases across many regions today with the 10/17/2005 release of Castle of Cagliostro from Optimum Asia.


Lupin the 3rd: Mystery of Mamo
by Taylor Shann (Thu 02-14-2002)

The Review!This review comes as a result of Castle of Cagliostro, the recently released Miyazaki that has received (deserved) universal acclaim. I was scanning DVD Express and found, surprise, another Lupin movie on DVD! Hmm. Well, if it's anything like C...

Optimum New Acquisitions (Tue 09-27-2005)

HAYAO MIYAZAKI'S THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO AND ISAO TAKAHATA'S LITTLE NORSE PRINCE OUT TO OWN ON DVD FROM OCTOBER 17TH "Fast and furious...a hilarious mix of Hitchcock and the Marx Brothers" Jeff Mennell, Hollywood Reporter (on Castle of Cagliostro) On ...

Kiki's Delivery Service
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)

...ll as THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO), the catalog of Miyazaki\'s films on DVD has been rather skimpy. All of that is about to change, however, for Disney is (finally!) bringing Miyazaki\'s titles to the U.S. on DVD -- especially now that they have just ...

Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend/Legend of the Demon Womb (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayLegend has it that the world of ours is really three worlds: the world of humans, the world of Man-Beasts (the Jyuinkai), and the nightmare world of the Monster Demons (the Makai) who take on earthly forms to pour their mighty energies into t...


Puss 'n Boots
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-08-2006)

...r Totoro, Castle of Cagliostro, among others). Loosely based on Charles Perrault\'s original book \"Le Maitre Chat Ou Le Chat Botte,\" the film is beautifully scored by Seiichiro Uno (Jack and the Witch). This DVD releases features the original Japane...

Howl's Moving Castle
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-06-2006)

What They SaySophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, put...

More classic Astro Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-26-2006)

...es of THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment. What Karl didn't know was that ABE had also offered me 5 copies, and I didn't know about his contest until I read about it in Cinescape. And so, we now have another 5 copies to offer...

Early DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Mon 10-15-2007)

...u enjoyed Castle of Cagliostro, do not pass up this version of The Fuma Conspiracy.


DVD Review: Bleach (Fri 04-18-2008)

...ch as the Castle of Cagliostro.

Cover Art Update (Wed 07-12-2006)

We\'re in a slow time of month for cover art but we do have a new update today with artwork for Can Can Bunny Extra Vol. #1, Castle of Cagliostro Special Edition, Comic Party TV Series DVD Thinpak Collection, Discipline Vol. #3, Ghost in the Shell: Stand ...

Manga announces Canadian Distribution (Thu 08-10-2000)

...lude 'The Castle of Cagliostro,' 'Perfect Blue,' 'Rayearth Volume 1,' 'X,' plus for the first time on DVD 'Ghost in The Shell,' ' Ninja Scroll,' 'Choke,' 'Devil Man' and others. The Manga catalogue includes the industry's most celebrated line of animé...

Macross Plus Vol. #2 (-)

...acing the Castle of Cagliostro trailer with the one for Blood, the extras are identical to those of the first disc, which reduces the value of the character and mecha profiles somewhat. The front cover image of the YF-19 in flight is a good, eye-catc...


Right Stuf's Anime Today Interviews Carl Macek (Fri 01-19-2007)

... III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Robot Carnival and Doomed Megalopolis. He also worked with ADV Films on the DVD releases of Robotech, and titles such as Aura Battler Dunbine and My Beautiful Girl Mari. This anime industry veteran's recent and current ...

Optimum Asia Talks New Titles (Tue 09-27-2005)

The UK release of Castle of Cagliostro and the Little Norse Prince are the subject of the new press release from Optimum Asia.

Dragonball Z TV #18: Captain Ginyu - Assault
by Matt McClellan (Thu 02-07-2002)

...a's fuzzy Castle of Cagliostro cover, but still boring none-the-less. The backcover features a few episode screen caps and summaries of each episode. However, here are actually typos/spelling errors in these summaries. Very unprofessional. Let's face i...

Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)

...or me was Castle of Cagliostro. This movie was bought mostly on a whim and boy was I in for a fun ride. You've got the speed and pacing of an Indiana Jones or Bond movie done in anime form. This film balances humor and action perfectly. The roguish her...


The Evangelion Factor Revisited
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-01-2002)

...elease of Castle of Cagliostro from Manga being the latest high watermark, earning quite a number of sales. From talking with retailers in Japan, most were quite surprised by this even with the Miyazaki involvement. Older titles, even when re-issued on...

Sailor Moon S TV Vol. #1
by Reed Nelson (Mon 02-18-2002)

...hird: The Castle of Cagliostro. The audio seems a bit worn and scratchy at times, especially during the opening theme song and the commercial break ditties. This is especially strange because the commercial break tunes on the English track sound clear ...

Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #01
by Mark McPherson (Sat 02-16-2002)

... seen was Castle of Cagliostro. Until I see Astro Boy on DVD, this is the oldest anime I have seen thus far. When the Zeon Lucite attacks Side 7 and discovers Project V, Amuro is thrown into combat with two Zakus in the RX-78 Gundam. He helps White Ba...

Lupin the 3rd: Secret of Mamo
by John Eriani (Thu 09-07-2006)

...cters the Castle of Cagliostro is much better. Get that instead. FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language ,English Subtitles ,Conceptual ArtworkReview EquipmentLG 32LX2D 32" HD LCD TV, Sony DVP-NS50P Progressive scan region free DVD player, M...


SMC DVD 330S (Thu 04-04-2002)

...r is with Castle of Cagliostro, and it may extend to all Manga DVDs: It will not play the main menu. At all. So, to watch the movie, you have to skip to the title it is saved on. It is pretty annoying, but isn\'t the end of the world. Of course, the bi...

Tokyo Project
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-04-2002)

...nt making Castle of Cagliostro use rougher language, it\'s disappointing that to \"americanize\" the show, it needs to have swearing added. And people wonder why I just avoid dubs for primary reviews.FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English...

PRINCESS MONONOKE: The New Standard in Animation
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)

... III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY). While much of anime’s notoriety in this country is based on the more outrageous, adult aspects (including X-rated sex and violence) Miyazaki’s work has always been closer (in a relative sense,...

Macross Plus Vol. #1 (-)

...ilers for Castle of Cagliostro, Wings of Honneamise, Street Fighter Alpha and a text-less version of the Macross Plus trailer. The quality of the trailers range from superb (Macross Plus) to verging on 9th generation fansub (Castle of Cagliostro) The ...


20 Questions with Manga Entertainment
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-24-1998)

...cement of Castle of Cagliostro coming to DVD made a large number of fans quite happy. Can you give us any information on what we can find on this disc? Brand new completely remastered transfer, Dolby Digital and additional materials. 16) Speaking o...

Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)

...nt of The Castle of Cagliostro, but much much darker, Amon?s car crashes and he is brought onto Brannik?s airship. On board the airship, he sees a golden eagle flying in the skies, who tells Amon that he is one of the fabled ?Wind Folk?, that once so...

Akira: Special Edition (& Limited Edition)
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)

...tained by Castle of Cagliostro and Perfect Blue than this film. But if you haven't seen Akira I can definitely recommend seeing it once. It's a piece of anime history that every anime fan needs to check out. Roman J. Martel Tell me what you think! E-m...

Down Time
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-09-2006)

...ll be The Castle of Cagliostro, Princess Mononoke, Porco Rosso, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Laputa, Castle in the Sky. Each film will be shown twice during the festival, once dubbed into English ...


Lupin the 3rd The Movie : Secret of Mamo
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-20-2003)

...sodes and Castle of Cagliostro, my Lupin knowledge was otherwise pretty minimal. Five years later and with a completely set of materials, the knowledge I’ve gained since has definitely helped. In addition, the presentation here really makes the ...

Lupin The 3rd: Island Of Assassins
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-19-2005)

...since the Castle of Cagliostro, the Island of Assassins has everything I want from a Lupin special or movie though it could have had more naked Fujiko, but that\'s a given. Lupin gets to use his trademarked tricks throughout here, potentially finds a l...

Howl's Moving Castle
by John Eriani (Tue 03-21-2006)

What They SaySophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woma...

Magikano Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-22-2007)

... from the Castle of Cagliostro where Lupin unfurls the string of flags for Clarice. Having Ayumi and Haruo in those roles and adapted so well visually just worked very well. In Summary: Magikano engages in the cardinal sin of being… average. Wh...


TOKYOPOP acquires publishing rights to AKIRA and LUPIN THE THIRD
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 07-09-2002)

... film THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, which Steven Spielberg called "one of the greatest adventure films of all time". The manga explores Lupin's continued adventures."We are thrilled at the opportunity to release such treasured classics," said Stuart Levy, ...

Spirited Away
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)

...ll as THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO), the catalog of Miyazaki\'s films on DVD has been rather skimpy. All of that is about to change, however, for Disney is (finally!) bringing Miyazaki\'s titles to the U.S. on DVD -- especially now that they have just ...

Street Fighter Alpha
by Reed Nelson (Mon 02-18-2002)

...hird: The Castle of Cagliostro, this came in a standard yin-yang disc casing that I love so dearly. Manga seems to have wised up since Cagliostro. The insert is a basic one-page folded with scene list and still shots of the film. The image on the front...

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 07-31-2007)

Can there exist a person who turns everything he touches into pure awesome? Maybe not logically, but Hayao Miyazaki doesn't seem to subscribe to the rules of this mundane world, anyway. Howl's Moving Castle is no exception with its big, blubbery witches, ...


Castle in the Sky
by Paul Grisham (Sat 04-05-2003)

What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in CASTLE IN THE SKY -- an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, a mining apprentice, finds a young girl wea...

Dark Castle sets sail with GHOST SHIP
by Eric Moro (Wed 10-24-2001)

Just as their latest horror film, 13 GHOSTS, readies for the 2001 Halloween season, Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis and the rest of the folks at Dark Castle Productions are already gearing up for their next project. However, it will differ from the company's...

Howl\'s Moving Castle, The Art of Book Vol.#1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-07-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Studio GhibliTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayBased on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, Hayao Miyazaki brings to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe, when sci...

Spirit Warrior Vol. #4: Castle of Illusion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-17-2004)

What They SayA demonic king rises to power armed with a sword that has killed over a thousand men. Only one man stands in his way: the untried apprentice warrior named Kujaku. The reincarnation of a god, Kujaku has been blessed with supernatural powers. N...


Howl's Moving Castle
by Paul Jacques (Thu 03-09-2006)

What They SayThe Review!This is a promo only disc with no box or insert. The review Well, here we are again, with another Studio Ghibli (hops from foot to foot in anticipation). Audio: This release comes with 5.1 DD on both Japanese and English tracks. ...

Return to Castle Wolfenstein
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Mon 11-26-2001)

I am an FPS fan.Nothing gives me greater pleasure than staring down the barrel of a pixelated polygonal gun, dealing cold, steely death to the throngs of enemies placed before me; wandering what seems like endless hallways to reach the end of a level, onl...

Laputa: Castle in the Sky
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-04-2006)

What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in Laputa: Castle In the Sky, an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, an engineer\'s apprentice, finds a yo...

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 06-10-2005)

This latest animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki has enough common ingredients to fit in comfortably with PRINCESS MONONOKE, SPIRITED AWAY, and the rest of his canon. It's the story of a plucky heroine, an alluring stranger, fantastic flying machines, odd...


Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)

Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto...

Miyazaki's next: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by Mike Whybark (Fri 12-20-2002)

SCREENDAILY.com covers Japanese film firm Toho's topliners for 2003-4, noting three films of great interest to American anime fans. Hayao Miyazaki returns on the heels of SPIRITED AWAY with HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, based on a children's novel by Diana Wynne ...

Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #05: Beasts of Maze Castle
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-10-2002)

What They SayContains: Byakko, the White Tiger One of Yusuke’s teammates has been badly injured, and Kuwabara insists on fighting the next enemy all by himself—revealing his amazingly improved Spirit Sword! Before the bickering group can disa...

FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE
by TONY WHITT (Mon 09-29-2003)

Last week in COMICSCAPE, I somehow accidentally characterized FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE as yet another collected edition of previously published issues. More fool me. Turns out that THE LAST CASTLE is a one-off issue telling a completely new story from the ...


Art Book Review: Howl\'s Moving Castle (Tue 06-07-2005)

Due out on 07/05/2005 from Viz Media, we\'ve got an early look at their next art book release, this time for Hayao Miyazaki\'s theatrical film Howl\'s Moving Castle.

Manga Review: Emperor\'s Castle (Thu 11-30-2006)

Ed\'s taking a stab at a new series today with a look at the September 2006 release of Emperor\'s Castle Vol. #1 from netcomics.

Emperor\'s Castle Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-24-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim SungMoTranslated by:Michael HanAdapted by:Michael HanWhat They SayChunhoo rescues his son Sukgi from his death sentence only to discover that the decades have finally caught up with him. His son despises him for his mother...

Castle Rock Gets HUGHES
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-17-2001)

Things look to be moving quickly on that recently reported Jim Carrey starring Howard Hughes vehicle. Now, word comes that Castle Rock has acquired the rights to Richard Hack's book HUGHES: THE PRIVATE DIARIES, which will be used as the basis for the film...


Laputa: Castle in the Sky
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayHayao Miyazaki followed the success of his \"Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind\" with another astounding animated masterpiece whose story takes its cue from Laputa, the floating island-city described in Jonathan Swift\'s \"Gulliver\'s Travels.\"...

UK DVD Review: Laputa, Castle in the Sky (Tue 04-04-2006)

Dani\'s had the fun of experiencing a Ghibli classic for the first time with the 02/27/2006 release of Laputa, Castle in the Sky from Optimum Asia.

DVD Review: Howl\'s Moving Castle (Mon 03-06-2006)

The third of three Studio Ghibli\'s due out tomorrow on 03/07/2006, we\'ve got a look at the Buena Vista Home Video release of Howl\'s Moving Castle.

Howl\'s Moving Castle Region 2 Release (Thu 09-08-2005)

The folks at nausicaa.net have the scoop on what to expect from the Japanese release of Howl\'s Moving Castle as well as the Studio Ghibli Shorts. Both are due out on November 16th. Check the link for the details on the various editions as well as special...


UK DVD Review: Howl\'s Moving Castle (Thu 03-09-2006)

A title I\'m sure we\'ll see reviews of for several regions, we\'ve got a look at the UK release from Optimium Asia today from Paul Jacques of their 03/13/2006 release of Howl\'s Moving Castle.

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...

Dark Castle Heads for DVD
by News Editor (Wed 06-20-2007)

Dark Castle Entertainment is working on direct-to-DVD movies for Warner Bros.' new home entertainment label Warner Premiere. Castle will produce not only horror films, but also action and thrillers. The movie will be a combinatino of p...

HAROLD & KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-30-2004)

In this crackdown era, HAROLD & KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE is one of the last things you'd expect from a major studio: a genuine doper comedy. It also turns out to have a couple of serious messages on its mind (delivered hilariously and offhandedly) and...


XXX writer to adapt CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 08-21-2002)

XXX scribe Rich Wilkes has been snagged to jump into another high-profile action project, this one the adaptation of CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN to the big screen. Specifically, Wilkes will adapt the new entry into the first-person-shooting video game series, RETU...

RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN online plans revealed
by James Stevenson (Tue 08-07-2001)

In a press release today, id Software announced that RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN will feature complex, mission-based, multiplayer missions.The multiplayer missions will consist of combat scenarios. Playing as either an Axis or Ally soldier, the missions ...

CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN Gets a Director
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)

Producer Samuel Hadida (Silent Hill) acquired the movie rights to the game RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN and he has chosen the director. He will be reteaming with screenwriter/director Roger Avary (Pulp Fiction) from their "Si...

CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: TIDES OF WAR out for Xbox
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)

Activision has announced that their new Xbox video game, RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: TIDES OF WAR, is out at retail stores nationwide.The game, originally available for the PC and PS2, has been expanded for its Xbox debut. New monsters, weapons and ite...


Inu Yasha Movie #2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
by Luis Cruz (Wed 02-02-2005)

What They SayWith their greatest foe seemingly defeated, Inuyasha and his friends begin to return to their lives. But their short period of peace is once again shattered as a new enemy begins to emerge. Kaguya, the self-proclaimed Princess from the Moon o...

The Ultimate Anime Poll
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 10-10-2000)

...pin movie Castle of Cagliostro. Or between the first Gundam TV series (transmitted in 1979) and specific sequels such as Gundam Wing (which has a distinct placing at No 52).`Of the other `top ten` anime, readers will recognize Lupin III, Monkey Punch`s...

Emperor\'s Castle Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-30-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim SumgMoTranslated by:Michael HanAdapted by:What They SayChunhoo Kang lives in a world of crime, sex and intrigue. He\'s the Nihon Saikono Warrior, Japan\'s greatest fighter in the yakuza underworld. However, he\'s also Kore...

Castle Rain Launches JACK THE LANTERN
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)

Castle Rain Entertainment, the Canadian Indy publisher is launching a new Jack the Lantern one-shot, titled Jack the Lantern: 1942 as a tune up to the new mini-series (set for mid 2006). The original six-issue mini-series, which was created and written by...


Anime "Castle" Coming to U.S.
by News Editor (Thu 03-17-2005)

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, the second-most popular film in Japanese history, has been set for a June 2005release here in the U.S. The film was directed by "Spirited Away's" Hayao Miyazaki.The movie is based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones. The story centers o...

Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark Tower
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-14-2007)

What They SayIn the era of medieval Japan, cultural arts flourished, territorial wars were waged, and man and demon co-existed! While attempting to retrieve a lost falcon for his feudal lord, bird handler Zushonosuke encounters and becomes irresistably dr...

Dragon Ball Feature 2 - Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (Thu 05-04-2006)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment

Gravion Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-28-2004)

What They SayOn the eve of an invasion by a soulless army of aliens known as the Zeravire, the enigmatic billionaire known as Sandman gathers the world\'s leaders at his castle to unveil the ultimate weapon that is Earth\'s last hope, a gravity-powered go...


Inu Yasha Movie 2 - The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (Thu 05-04-2006)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment

Ys II: Castle in the Heavens
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-01-2003)

What They SayAdol has finally collected the six books of Ys and defeated Dark Fact. When the smoke of the battle clears, he finds himself far above Esteria, on the legendary floating continent of Ys. He befriends the young Lila, but most of the inhabita...

Castle Bright Options 10TH MUSE Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)

CastleBright Studios has optioned the rights for The 10th Muse comic book series by Darren G. Davis and Blue Water Productions. CastleBright's Jay Douglas and Nav Gupta will produce. Created by Darren G. Davis (The Legend of Isis, "Ray Harr...

AU DVD Review: Howl\'s Moving Castle (Tue 03-21-2006)

Continuing our multi-region look at this release, John\'s checking in from Australia this morning with a look at the 03/15/2006 release of Howl\'s Moving Castle from Madman Entertainment.


Bowman Leading CASTLE For ABC
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-08-2008)

The plot concept for this new series concept "Castle" is decidedly vague but it looks like ABC is prepping a new cop series with a mixture of horror factors. Producer Rob Bowman ("X-Files") will lead the pilot for ABC Studios and Armya...

PRINCE CASPIAN Update & News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)

Filming has been taking place for the second installment of the Chronicles of Narnia series, titled PRINCE CASPIAN. They just finished shooting over at the Barrandov Studios located in  Prague, Czech Republic. Here's a press release about the filming...

Stopping to watch HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-04-2004)

New Line Cinema has informed us that the official site for HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE now features the film's trailer. The comedy, which opens July 30, stars John Cho (AMERICAN PIE 1 and 2/b>) and Kal Penn (MALIBU'S MOST WANTED) as two buddies wh...

THE PUNISHER ANNUAL #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-28-2007)

I review this first annual of Marvel’s adults-only MAX series, The Punisher, because the rumor mill suggests that this issue’s writer, Mike Benson, might take over the title when Garth Ennis leaves. Again, take that only as a rumor. ...


Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #07: Royal Scramble
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-14-2004)

What They SayA stolen crown is auctioned off in the black market. Jigen infiltrates the seller, Goemon infiltrates the buyer, and Lupin poses as a jewelry appraiser. When Zenigata joins Lupin, the situation turns into a four-way scramble, and Fujiko makes...

My Neighbors the Yamadas (-)

...n Preview,Castle of Cagliostro Trailer,Yamada's Manga BookletReview EquipmentOritron DVD200 (code-free), Magnavox 13" RGB monitor, Sony CFS-1053 stereo, Sears 27" stereo TV, RCA connectors.

Howl\'s Moving Castle Nominated (Tue 01-31-2006)

The nominations for this years Oscar\'s are up this morning and the theatrical release of Howl\'s Moving Castle last year earned it a nomination and places it up against Corpse Bride and the Wallace & Gromit movie.

THE PUNISHER #18
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 03-16-2005)

The last time I reviewed an issue of THE PUNISHER, I complained that Garth Ennis was selling the character short and that the book could be much more than it has been. Well, if it isn't all it can be now, it's sure as hell getting there.Before Frank Cast...


Lupin the 3rd: Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Mon 10-15-2007)

... magic of Castle of Cagliostro. Audio: I listened to the original Japanese stereo track for my primary viewing session. There were no noticeable drop-outs, distortions, or other issues; music, sound effects, and dialogue were sharp and well balanced....

Moon Phase Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Wed 08-08-2007)

What They SayBeauty IS The Beast A vision of grace and beauty trapped within the walls of a forgotten castle, awaiting the one who will set her free. While Kouhei ranks among the best in paranormal photography, he\'s never actually seen a ghost! So when...

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #10
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 08-12-2007)

This tenth issue of Marvel’s Punisher War Journal concludes the second arc of the series that pits Frank Castle against the Neo-Nazi Hate-Monger and his National Force. After infiltrating the National Force at its compound near the Mexican bord...

Mania on this Day: Collateral Cruise, Speedy Mishaps & Castle Delays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-14-2008)

After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time. Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we’l...


THE LAST CASTLE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-19-2001)

THE LAST CASTLE is one of those movies that doesn't promote post-screening argument over its themes, as discussions as to which aspect of the story is least believable will take the forefront. The film is watchable owing to a punchy pace and some fine act...

"Gorgeous Carat Galaxy"
by Janet Houck (Fri 02-02-2007)

Just imagine Lupin III crossed with Case Closed, with a teaspoon of gay love. That’s Gorgeous Carat Galaxy in a nutshell.  I’m not a fan of generic yaoi titles with plots straight out of mainstream porn, where the two characters are ...

THE PUNISHER
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 08-04-2006)

From time to time, Garth Ennis uses THE PUNISHER to target particular people, groups, or institutions that he despises. In his long tenure on the series, he's had Frank Castle kill religious zealots and slave traders, and humiliate innumerable superheroe...

Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)

Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was...


The Punisher #54
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Fri 02-01-2008)

Though Garth Ennis will conclude his run on The Punisher in a few issues, in this 54th installment, he almost writes the last word on the character. Barracuda – the mercenary ex-Army-Airborne-Ranger – wants to destroy Frank Castle. S...

THE PUNISHER: LITTLE BLACK BOOK #1
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 06-22-2008)

Crime novelist Victor Gischler pens a vicious Punisher one-shot with Little Black Book, in which the line between sex and violence becomes perilously blurred. After buying the services of Vette, a high-end prostitute, for a few sessions, Frank Castle...

Escaflowne Vol. #1
by Ibrahim Peasnell (Sun 03-03-2002)

The Review!I decided to check out Escaflowne upon hearing rave reviews about this series from speaking to many people in my anime club and also upon reading rave reviews about Escaflowne on the Internet. I went into this series cold, not knowing anything ...

Dragon Ball Movies Box Set (Movies 2-4)
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-10-2008)

What They SayThis 3-disc DVD set collects the following Dragon Ball Uncut animated movies: Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil\'s Castle; Movie 3: Mystical Adventure; and Movie 4: The Path to Power.The Review!Three Dragon Ball movies, one low price. Actua...


Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)

Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin...

Gravion Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 06-14-2005)

What They SayWhen mankind faces an alien force with technology light years ahead of its own, it may take a man obsessed with the past to save the Earth. The fate of humanity rests on whether the eccentric billionaire Sandman can build a machine as great ...

THE PUNISHER #49
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-11-2007)

This 49th issue of Garth Ennis’s run on The Punisher concludes the best and perhaps most disturbing arc of the series. Mafia widow Jenny Buccato finally dons the Punisher’s mantle long enough to exact brutal revenge on the five women that...

The Punisher #42
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 12-26-2006)

This 42nd issue of The Punisher concludes the “Man of Stone” arc, which brought Frank Castle to Afghanistan in search of the rogue Russian General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov – the man in charge of the missile silo at Suhdek Castle tr...


THE PUNISHER: TYGER
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-02-2006)

Garth Ennis's long run on THE PUNISHER has been many things -- darkly funny, simply unfunny, and always disturbingly violent. Since it's jump from Marvel Knights to Max, Ennis has pulled no punches. He doesn't shy away from treating Frank Castle like a ...

Gravion Season 1 & 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-01-2008)

What They SayWhen mankind faces an alien force with technology light years ahead of its own, will they be enough to save the Earth from destruction? The fate of humanity rests in the hands of the mysterious billionaire Sandman and a young band of orphaned...

Vanilla Series: Love Doll Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-01-2004)

What They SayIn the tradition of hentai (adult anime) series, such as COOL DEVICES, that pushes the envelope for adult anime in the U.S., Critical Mass Video presents the next level in hardcore hentai: LOVE DOLL. Produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara ...

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 10-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:Not AvailableAdapted by:Not AvailableWhat They SayThe sequel to the bestselling Kingdom Hearts manga series! The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the wor...


THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL: The Director Speaks
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)

William Malone has vivid childhood memories of viewing William Castle’s tongue-in-cheek horror opus, THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, so it seems appropriate that he should have been tapped to direct a remake. After all, we’ve entered an era when seemingly ever...

HOUSE ON THE HAUNTED HILL, The Original - On Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 05-09-2000)

If modeling a modern day production company, named Dark Castle, after the efforts of `50s era exploitation wizard William Castle, seemed an odd idea when first announced by producers Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver, their choice for a first production, a ...

The GORMENGHAST Saga
by Andrew Osmond (Wed 06-14-2000)

Titus Groan, the first Gormenghast novel, was published in 1946. Its sequel Gormenghast appeared in 1950. Both names are arbitrary; arguably, the first book is more about Gormenghast and the second more on Titus. Titus Alone, the third book, followed in 1...

HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, The Remake: The Special Edition Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 05-09-2000)

I was surprised when the decision was made to remake William Castle`s 1958 pseudo-ghost story, House On Haunted Hill, and even more surprised at the choice of director William Malone to helm it. Malone’s chief claim to fame was a pair of forgettable low-...


Good Witch of the West Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 04-30-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ogiwara Momoko / Momokawa HaruhikoTranslated by:Adrienne BeckAdapted by:Barbara Randall KeselWhat They SayFriel is a fifteen-year-old girl who lives with her father, the astronomer Professor Dee, and their servants, the Holys....

ORLOFF AND THE INVISIBLE MAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 10-14-2001)

Jesus Franco's GRITOS EN LA NOCHE (Screams in the Night, a.k.a. THE AWFUL DR. ORLOFF) was something of a EuroHorror milestone, making cult stars of both its director and its star, Howard Vernon. Franco based his villain on that of Edgar Wallace's novel DA...

There's a Pan-Dimension in My Ice Box, Part 5
by His Lordship Chaos (-)

Part V: Diagonally Parked in a Parallel World You ever have one of those rants where you wake up after a wild all-weekend Animefest (and Sake binge), only to find yourself handcuffed to a Ctarl-Ctarl and on a ship bound for Jurai? Well...me neither. But...

Ship of Ghouls - Part Two
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 10-29-2002)

As the first non-William Castle remake from Dark Castle Productions, director Steve Beck's GHOST SHIP looks to fill the ghastlyand successfulshoes of previous Dark Castle pics THIRTEEN GHOSTS and HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Today, Beck continues his talk with ...


Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 05-10-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike / Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo with assistance by Jeff CarlsonAdapted by:What They SayThis volume continues Koike and Kojima\'s story of the famed ninja Hanzo Hattori and his trials and...

Ship of Ghouls Part One
by Marc Shapiro (Fri 10-25-2002)

Even though the cat is pretty much out of the bag on the nature of the ghostly occupants of GHOST SHIP, director Steve Beck is not going to give an inch."I've been having a whole lot of trouble answering the question of whether the ship is possessed," say...

PUNISHER #6
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 11-29-2001)

It's gotten to the point where I can't conceive of reading the Punisher in adventures written by anyone other than Garth Ennis. Not since the character's first introduction by Gerry Conway in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 has Frank Castle seemed so...

SCARS OF DRACULA
by JASON HENDERSON (Sun 11-11-2001)

Let’s get this part out of the way first: SCARS OF DRACULA is not a popular movie. It ranks, in critical estimation, as perhaps the absolutely lowest-regarded film in the Hammer Dracula series, with the possible exception of SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA, whic...


Gravion Zwei Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-28-2005)

What They SayEffeminate Heroes! Giant Fighting Robots! Gravity-defying Breasts! Sandman and his ragtag crew of misfits and loners are back at it again, saving the earth from the deadly Zeravire invasion... only this time, they won\'t be the only ones on d...

Inu Yasha Vol. #22
by Luis Cruz (Mon 11-01-2004)

What They SayDark Priestess Tsubaki was once Kikyo\'s rival to be Keeper of the Sacred Jewel. Now, unable to forgive and consumed by her ambition to control the jewel, she uses a shard in her eye to devour demons and gain their power, and Inuyasha is next...

Gravion Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-18-2004)

What They SaySo far, Gravion has been able to hold back the Zeravire invasion, but each new wave of invaders grows more powerful. That doesn\'t mean the Gran Knights couldn\'t use a little time off. But it?s never possible to rest for too long. The next a...

Dragon Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-23-2002)

What They SayWhat do an enchanted sword, a dozen beautiful girls and an instant camera all have in common? It\'s cold steel and hot babes as a morally impaired young hero must rescue multiple damsels in distress imprisoned in an enchanted castle by an arm...


Puppet Princess
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)

What They SayA ninja with a bloody past. A princess with a bloody future. It is the age of Civil War, a time of warlords and violence. Yasaburo is a ninja without a purpose, and the only survivor from his clan. Then he meets Rangiku, whose family was brut...

Cat Returns
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-01-2005)

What They SayFrom the creators of the Academy Award(R) winning SPIRITED AWAY (Best Animated Feature Film, 2002) comes the visually stunning THE CAT RETURNS, a spectacular animated journey to a world of magic and adventure. Haru, a schoolgirl bored by her ...

Dragon Knight: The Wheel of Time
by Justin Rich (Thu 04-21-2005)

What They SayMany years have passed since the shining example of knightly virtue, Takeru, performed his heroic deeds. Now it falls to his son, Kakeru, to save the kingdom from encroaching evil. The forces of Lucifon, ruler of the eastern realm of Reimlin...

Berserk Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayHe is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a warrior of legendary prowess. Relentless, fearless, merciless. As cold and brutal as the iron of the massive sword he wields a...


Berserk Vol.#10
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWarrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beaut...

Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #05
by Dani Moure (Wed 09-13-2006)

What They SayGet ready for one of the most exciting anime of all time as FUNimation, the company that introduced Dragon Ball Z to the USA, and Pierrot, creators of Fushigi Yuugi, Lum the Invader Girl and Key the Metal Idol team up to bring you...Yu Yu Hak...

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE # 2
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-07-2003)

After battling the Masters and leaving them trapped, Skeletor has moved on to Castle Greyskull, where Tri-Clops has created a dimensional portal that will allow him to breach the Sorceress' mystical defenses. The Masters don't stay trapped long, of course...

Berserk Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-19-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayGriffith, charismatic leader of the elite mercenary Band of the Hawk, has seen better days. His fearless champion, Guts, has left the Band, defeating Griffith in...


New Teaser Poster for PUNISHER: War Zone
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-17-2008)

The new teaser poster for Punisher:War Zone has premiered online today, albeit simplistic, it shows the primary symbol for Frank Castle, which you should be seeing in theaters next winter. Click on the photo on the left for a full size photo, courtesy of ...

Berserk Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-05-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe Band of the Hawk-what\'s left of them-are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks\' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland\'s d...

Tsubasa Vol.#10
by Sakura Eries (Wed 08-30-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMP Translated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayThe godlike being Ashura-O has killed the equally skilled and mighty Yasha-O. But now Asura-O seems depressed. What this means to the country of Shura, none can tell....

Berserk Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-27-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayNow that the evil Count has been killed and dragged to Hell by the demon lords of the Godhand, Guts, the Black Swordsman, recalls his horrific upbringing and his ...


Devil May Cry 3 Vol.#1
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-27-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suguro ChayamachiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayBased on the best-selling game, Devil May Cry 3 is an action-packed adventure, pitting good against evil...and brother against brother! Dante is a demon sla...

Vision of the Other Side Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-12-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lin Yu-ChinTranslated by:Christine NiAdapted by:What They SayIn a land where chivalry exists and heroes are living legends, an extraordinary adventure awaits a young Princess. Nan-Fan, Princess of Tang: young, naïve, and stro...

Murder Princess Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 05-15-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sekihiko InuiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayThe world of politics is treacherous enough. In Foreland, it's deadly confusing. When her royal father is murdered by a greedy drug manufactu...

This Week's Best Sellers List
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)

The latest Best Selling lists have been released from most of the news publications for this past week. It looks like author James Patterson is leading the way on most of the lists from his latest novel, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. Here's a look at the Best Selle...


Anime Expo - TOKYOPOP Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sun 07-06-2008)

By Ron Quezon The TOKYOPOP Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 5, 2008 at 10am. Representing TOKYOPOP were Lillian Diaz-Przybyl (Senior Editor), Marco Pavia (Director of Marketing), and Kasia Piekarz (Marketing and Merchandising Manager). Thoug...

Fantasia - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-28-2004)

By Paul Rouleau It is a tradition for Montreal\'s Fantasia film festival (http://www.fantasiafest.com) to present a solid selection of Anime. The festival site contains summaries of the featured movies complete with sample pictures. About t...

Beet the Vandel Buster Vol.#06
by Justin Rich (Sat 08-13-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Riku Sanjo / Artist: Koji Inada Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe New Dark Age It’s the Century of Darkness and monsters, known as Vandels, rule the world. The only force that can fight them are the V...

Tsubasa Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Wed 05-11-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SaySakura is awake, but she remembers almost nothing - certainly not Syaoran, who has sacrificed everything to help her. Accompanied by the happy-go-lucky Fai, the intens...


Berserk Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-27-2008)

What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens until one night, a mysterious warrior comes to destroy them. Known as the black swordsman, he has long held ...

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...

First PUNISHER:WAR ZONE Pic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)

The first official still of Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle in PUNISHER:WAR ZONE has made its way online courtesy of Superhero Hype/Comingsoon. For a high resolution snapshot, featuring Ray with a short haircut, click the link to the left. The film sta...

Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)

Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.  Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo...


Inu Yasha Vol. #11
by Luis Cruz (Tue 12-16-2003)

What They SayA half-demon who lives peacefully with his Ma, tending herbs, Jinenji is tormented by villagers who fear his strength. Sensing something of his own struggle in the gentle giant’s plight, Inuyasha decides to help when Jinenji is unfairly...

Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #07 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-19-2004)

What They SayMassive Aura Ships and squadrons of Aura Battlers take to the sky as Drake Luft and King Bishott accelerate plans to conquer their complex and diverse home world. The rebels have no choice but to bring out their \'big guns\' as well. So now, ...