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China Plans Live-Action MULAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-14-2008)
It looks like the 1998 Disney movie Mulan just wasn't good enough for China Film Group and their newly partnered shingle Xinhua Media Entertainment. The two plan to bring a live-action take of the legendary Chinese girl-warrior previously popularized by W... China Ends Ban of Hollywood Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Golden Compass and 10,000 B.C will be hitting theaters in China after a three month ban from China Film Group. The ban of Hollywood-produced films was put in place to give free local box office reign on Chinese-base... GDH and Leaguer Group Announce Business Partnership for Distribution of Anime in China (Mon 12-17-2007)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that it has concluded an agreement related to an establishment of a joint venture in Shanghai with Shenzhen Leaguer DTV Co...
Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE MYTH is Jackie Chan's latest Hong Kong film, and an unusual departure as he plays a Qin Dynasty General in a film that mingles the epic spectacle of films like HERO with the kind of humorous kung-fu action that Chan is know... Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)
2006 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECAP
By far the best soundtrack release of 2007 was certainly the majestic, 3-CD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Complete Recording – but that’s a revived archival score, and we&... New Generation Pictures Announces The Opening Of Their New Branch Production Office in Shanghai China (Fri 08-24-2007)
New Generation Pictures, Inc., one of the leading and award-wining production companies for English localization & dubbing of Japanese animation and videogames for film, Television, DVD and other interactive media, announces the opening of their new produ...BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 10-26-2000)
Once upon a time, there was a Little Movie That Could, called The Blair Witch Project. It was a lot like other little movies you might see at an art house theatreso good that you wished it would reach a wider audience. Thanks to a brilliant marketing cam... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
What would the annual Academy Awards be without at least one egregious omission? Well, we certainly didn`t find out this year, when MORE, the nominated six-minute mini-masterpiece, was passed over in the category for Best Animated Short Subject. This evoc... Finnish Film Finishes First
by News Editor (Thu 11-24-2005)
This week Reuters reported that a Finnish film that spoofs STAR TREK has become Finland's "most viewed movie, (by) relying on free distribution over the Internet to reach more than three million viewers in less than two months." The full length film is ti... Second Elstree Film Festival
by News Editor (Thu 06-14-2007)
2007 marks the 80th anniversary of filming at Elstree Studios. Celebrating this milestone the Elstree Film & Television Heritage Group will be holding a second round of screenings of locally made classics in June, this year dubbed ELSTREE FILM FESTIVA... Bad Nanny
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-09-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Kirk Jones' NANNY McPHEE is the latest enchanting children's-oriented fantasy, following in the tradition of such young-kids-left-with-foreboding-relatives storylines as MATHILDA, LEMONY SNICKETT'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENT... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... 10 Memorable Film Deaths by Non-Memorable Characters
by Soren Bowie (Thu 07-31-2008)
As an age old rule of film, the coolest deaths are reserved for either the villain or the best friend of the hero. It offers a certain vindication to the character, if not for those still alive, at least for the audience; movie goers would be irate if Goo... VanHook Joins Film Roman
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-01-2002)
Film Roman, Inc.
announced monday that it will acquire acclaimed visual effects house,
VanHook Studios. Former comic pro Kevin VanHook and his staff, including top effects artists
Chadd B. Cole and Vince Di Meglio, will form a new division, Forum Vis... Film to Game Comparison: RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE
by James Stevenson (Mon 09-13-2004)
I had a chance this weekend to take in the latest RESIDENT EVIL film, APOCALYPSE, and compare it to my experiences playing through the RESIDENT EVIL franchise of games as it falls squarely in the realm of RESIDENT EVIL 2/3.I was a pretty big fan of the fi... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...A Song for Summerisle
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 11-06-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSWhile Christopher Lees recent comment that Paul Giovannis music for THE WICKER MAN is probably the best music Ive ever heard in a film may be a little exaggerated, taking into account the wealth of superb orchestral film mu... 'Spider-Man 3' will land in China before N. America
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-30-2007)
...state-run China Film Group's Film Import & Export Corp., said that releasing Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3" in China first -- during the peak moviegoing season around the weeklong national holiday that kicks off May 1 -- was a testament to the growi... Inu Yasha Movie #1: Affections Touching Across Time
by Luis Cruz (Sat 09-11-2004)
What They Say200 years ago, InuYasha\'s father sealed away a powerful demon from China named Hyoga... A Shikon Jewel shard awakens Hyoga\'s son, Menomaru, inspiring him to absorb the remains of his father\'s power to take control of the world! It\'s now u... 'Violence' on film list sparks spat
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-14-2005)
Controversy is raging north of the border after the Toronto Intl. Film Festival Group included local helmer David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence" in its annual list of the top 10 Canadian films of 2005 on Tuesday.
Toronto-based Cronenberg's "Viole... 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, ... Ross Group working on 'Spider-Man 3' (Wed 11-02-2005)
The Ross Group is a full service global film entertainment, brand and celebrity marketing agency that specializes in creating high impact / breakthrough film and brand promotions with strategically targeted program Initiatives. They are currently working ...SUPERNOVA: Unfairly Reviled Film Reviewed
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 01-17-2000)
Live by the sword, die by the sword. Hollywood has become so much about building pre-release hype to get you into theatres on opening weekend, that whether or not a film is any good often doesnt matter. But this method can work against a studio when the ... ELEKTRA-fying Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-20-2005)
Christophe Beck's unusually textured score for ELEKTRA is being heard in theaters this week, with a soundtrack album recently released on Varese Sarabande. The score opens with a heartfelt theme that achieves a notable emotive power not unlike the opening... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
© David Kraft
Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Despite being a huge fan and collector of Asian action films for many years, I was totally unprepared for the zany incredulosity that is KUNG FU HUSTLE. An absolutely mind-boggling mix of action and comedy, kung-fu and wire-fu ... The Dead Have Their Day While SPIDER-MAN, LOGAN'S RUN and THE TIME MACHINE Hit CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 03-20-2002)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONI Hear Dead People: The music for George Romero's DEAD saga was inaugurated in 1968 to the accompaniment of an assemblage of vintage library music with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (re-released in 1998 in a new version by John A. Rus... Kevin VanHook goes from Comics to Film with 'Haunted Prison'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-13-2006)
Film and comics pro Kevin VanHook is back on SCI FI channel this weekend with a new feature film: "Haunted Prison". C2F takes a break from our coverage of comics-only film to take chat with VanHook about the project, which he produced, co-wrote and dire... 'Spider-Man 3' will open in China (Fri 04-06-2007)
"Spider-Man 3" will open in China in a day-and-date release on May 3, just ahead of an expected summer "blackout" in July. Pic is expected to go out on the highest number of screens ever for a foreign film in China. Sony China looks set to break its ow...Remembering Bernstein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-26-2004)
The death last week of legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein, on August 18th, coming so close after that of Hollywood maestros Jerry Goldsmith (on July 21st) and David Raksin (August 9th), has robbed Hollywood of its last three connections with the film... TOKYOPOP Set to Produce First Live-Action Feature Film, Lament of the Lamb (Sat 10-14-2006)
Project Takes "In the Spotlight" Position at Tokyo International Film Festival, October 21-29, 2006 Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2006) - Fresh on the heels of acquiring worldwide film rights to its hit manga series, Lament of the Lamb, a gut-wrenching ho...DVD News & Release Info for July 17
by John Thonen (Tue 07-17-2001)
VIDEO NEWS Double-Feature Deluge: Relative newcomer DVD label Marengo Films will be distributing a number of double-feature discs previously released to VHS under the Englewood Films banner. These include some pu... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Dan Kuhn (Sun 09-14-2003)
The Review!Jin-Roh is head and shoulders above most anime features, both in ambition and execution. Given the universe the plot is set within, this could have been written to be nothing more than a pointless action movie. Instead, it boldly sets its chara... Health group denounces 'Incredible Hulk' for smoking
by Jim Harvey (Thu 06-12-2008)
AMA Alliance, the volunteer arm of the American Medical Association has issued a press release warning parents of "yet another Hollywood film that exposes underage audiences to unnecessary smoking: 'The Incredible Hulk.'"
The statement cites th... THE STORMRIDERS: Hong Kong's CGI Breakthrough.
by Craig Reid (Sun 01-23-2000)
While studying corn-pest predators in Illinois, I was once in the middle of `flat` nowhere, when suddenly the skies darkened and a tornado ominously swooped down and weaved a destructive path through a field I had just been in. The next thing I knew, my c... Bombs, Skunk Apes, and Happy Meals
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-31-2007)
It may be surprising to many people that yes, in fact, there are more film festivals than Sundance and Cannes. Now, there are a scant few other than these two where a feature filmmaker might actually sell their film but there are plenty of festiv... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an... On the Lot: The Comedies
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 06-28-2007)
So, every week they have to change something in this series about how the director that received the least votes gets eliminated. This week rather than announce the eliminated director at the first of the episode, they do it at a breakfast meet up of... GDH Group Announces Gonzo Rosso Malaysia's Licensing Deal for Korean Online Game NOSTALE (Fri 02-08-2008)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereinafter GONZO Rosso), an o...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... Romero plans another Zombie film
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-25-2006)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, George A. Romero has signed on to write and direct GEORGE A. ROMERO'S DIARY OF THE DEAD.The film will follow a group of college students shooting a horror movie in the woods who stumble upon a real zombie uprising. Whe... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... EVIL DEAD II: Collectors Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 09-12-2000)
Hands down absolutely one of the greatest achievements in the horror genreever. Evil Dead 2 is literally one of those films that have to be seen to be believedits outrageous, over-the-top, and beyond what you could possibly imagine, if you havent alre... Taking Score for STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-04-2004)
For many years now, William Stromberg and John Morgan have been highly respected names in restored film scores from Hollywoods Golden Age. Through an outstanding series of Classic Film Scores on the Marco Polo label, restored musically by Morgan and perf... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... Music To Gag On
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
GAG is a new independent thriller about a pair of professional thieves who break into a house and discover a man held captive in a hidden room, beaten beyond recognition. In trying to help, the thieves become trapped by a torturous serial killer. Set enti... Soundtrack Roundup
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-16-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Mark Isham's score for CRASH, Paul Haggis' feature directorial debut, a compelling mystery film of strangers brought together through happenstance, has been released on CD by Superb Records. The score is as introspective a comp... Princess Mononoke Theatrical Review
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
The one thing I keep seeing addressed in almost all the reviews I see of Princess Mononoke is how it is not for children. And while I do agree with the fact that this story may not be for younger children, I do think that it can be viewed by anyone... Making MODERN VAMPIRES, Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-26-1999)
In Part One of our conversation with Richard Elfman , the director discussed the travails of shooting a decidedly non-P.C. movie on a restricted budget and schedule. In Part Two, he assesses the finished work, and places it within the context of his previ... SAW IV Cuts Out the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)
It’s been a strange month at the box office for October 2007. Films with high box office expectations either flopped or had average results. Films with moderate-low box office expectations surprised analysts with higher results. Ben Stiller’s ... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...DVD This Week: August 27
by John Thonen (Tue 08-27-2002)
VIDEO NEWSProof, as if any was needed, that direct-to-video horror producers have no shame is the recent report (from CREATURE CORNER) of a sequel to the dreadful BLOODY MURDER. That film was an unexpected video hit, probably due to its cover art of a cha... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... GODZILLA 2000: Return of the King - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-17-2000)
Its been fifteen years since a new Godzilla film was last released on U.S. shores (the 1998 American production does not count), and the American distributor TriStar seems to have gone out of its way to rekindle unpleasant memories of Godzilla 1985. As w... "Exiled"
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-26-2007)
The Hong Kong shoot ‘em up is a highly stylized and precisely perfected subgenre of action films made most famous by the films of John Woo including near classics such as Hard Boiled. These aren’t martial arts films. If there e... 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... DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o... DVD & VHS This Week: March 26
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThose of you who have become ill watching the final, sad season of THE X-FILES can find a fix for what ails you in Columbia TriStar's upcoming release of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a feature film with no direct connection to the once near-wor... The Dead Shall Rise Again: Zombies in Film
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 03-17-2002)
March is crazy with zombies! Smacking it down in the theaters is Paul Anderson's RESIDENT EVIL, which in spite of its videogame origin is winning the praise like a hooker wins the clap. Additionally, Elite Entertainment (www.elitedisc.com) just dished out... EXORCIST 25th Anniversary Special Edition Disc: Still Scary After All These Years
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-14-2000)
THE EXORCIST was--and remains--a galvanic theatrical experience, one in which each individual`s reaction to the film is enhanced by the kind of group psychology that takes over in crowded rooms, by the communal sense of shared experience, by the chorus of... Iron Man: Favreau on film, fans and Fin Fang Foom
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-28-2008)
If there's one thing 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau has learned in recent years, it's how to work the comic book fans. Coming off a less than stellar screening of clips from 'Zathura' just two years earlier, Favreau has used the Internet and Comic-Con to... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... NOCTURNE Feature Film
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-26-2001)
Collision Entertainment is bringing the horror-adventure video game NOCTURNE to the big screen with a script by Brent Friedman (DARK SKIES) and Steve DeJarnatt (MIRACLE MILE). Based on Terminal Reality's 1999 video game, the film will be set in 1902 and f... TRANSFORMERS Break China Records
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)
Paramount & Dreamworks TRANSFORMERS has scored big in some overseas markets the past week. The film starring Megan Fox, Shia LaBeouf & the "Transformers" broke the biggest China opening total ever scoring 2.95 million on 550 screens. In&... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... The Best Films of 1999
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-16-2000)
Despite the fact that Fandom covers science fiction, fantasy, and horror, I resisted the urge to title this article `The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 1999.` The reason for the shorter, simpler title is that the films on this list tru... Siamese Cat First Mission
by Luis Cruz (Wed 04-10-2002)
What They SayJun and Naomi are hosts of a popular radio show on CAT-FM, but do not let their beauty fool you. They are the crime-fighting duo known as \"Siamese Cat\". Terrorists have captured ARTEMIS, the ultimate mobile laser cannon. Their leader Kai... Film Music Cubed
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-24-2004)
Canadian-based Norman Orenstein's film music has meandered through the action film genre for the last fifteen years or so, after more then twenty years effort in performing rock and blues bands. Noted primarily for his potent ambient scores for ROBOCOP: P... DVD & VHS This Week: April 16
by John Thonen (Tue 04-16-2002)
VIDEO NEWSScrappy independent [IMG4R]video distributor Synapse recently announced two upcoming titles which, while lacking in cinematic "name" value, give evidence why the label needs to be paid attention to. INVASION USA is a 1953 no-budgeter wherein the... C2F Cinema: Latest Fan Film Hits The Mark
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 05-30-2004)
Last week fans discovered a new
fan film in the C2F
Cinema which may be the first time this popular DC Comics hero has gotten
the live-action treatment. The clip is a trailer for "Green Arrow", an
indie short film based on the Justice Le... Manfredini Chokes With Latest Film Score
by Randall Larson (Thu 08-25-2005)
Harry Manfredini first came into prominence with his fertile and compelling score for the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie in 1980. His inventive musical approach, which
Harry Manfredini
© Harry Manfredini
included a haunting ostinato of voices ec... Chaplin Gets THE TOUCH
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-28-2001)
Ben Chaplin (THE THIN RED LINE) has signed on board Michelle Yeoh's prepping THE TOUCH project. Chaplin will take the male lead role and love interest to Yeoh's character.The film will tell the story of a group of thieves operating undercover within a cir... New comic-to-film encyclopedia on sale
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-10-2008)
Film & TV Adaptations of Comics - 2007 Edition by Rhode and Vogel is available for order on Lulu.com.
Comics2Film contributor Mike Rhode has created the 149 page volume. It's a listing of the thousands of adaptations to film and television of hundred... Ranma : The Movie – Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 07-28-2005)
What They SayAll is well at the Tendo residence when from out of nowhere, a Chinese girl named Lychee appears, seeking revenge on Happosai for a broken promise made since her birth. Things get worse when Kirin and the Seven Lucky Gods appear and abduct A... ENCHANTED Dances into Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-25-2007)
The holiday weekend played out exactly as expected for the most part with Disney’s Enchanted weaving its magical fairytale straight into 1st place above the rest of the pack. It was a weekend for the family as this box office report will point, spel... DUNGEONS & DRAGONS film franchise rolls saving throw vs. second sequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-03-2004)
Even though the first sequel isn't ready for release, plans are afoot for a third DUNGEONS & DRAGONS movie. Zinc Entertainment, a branch of Joel Silver's Silver Pictures banner, is working on a third D&D movie while post-production work continues on DUNGE... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... DVD News and Release Info for August 21
by John Thonen (Tue 08-21-2001)
VIDEO NEWS SHREK has already claimed this year's top box office title. It's November 2nd DVD release may claim other records as well as DreamWorks launches the title, at sell-through prices, with their bigg... WANTED is #1 (in China)
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-14-2008)
The filmed adaptation of Mark Millar's comic 'Wanted' is still making money overseas. Apparently its the time of year when there's a lull in the film distribution cycle and studios send their wares to a less crowded foreign-market. As a result, the overse... The Wicker Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-21-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Angelo Badalamenti has always had a remarkable flair for melodic fluidity, even in the midst of very diverse and unusual scores. Moments of melodic beauty contrast with harsh expressivity in BLUE VELVET; surrealistic musical el... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 06-19-2002)
This Week's RecommendationSJohn Williams' latest is at hand, and it's a Spielberg film at that - no little cause for interest and celebration amongst the film music world. MINORITY REPORT, released June 18th by Dreamworks (0044-50385-2), harkens back to t... "Forbidden Planet (Ultimate Collector's Edition)"
by John Sinnott (Wed 12-06-2006)
The SF films of the 50's are often dismissed on whole as low budget drive-in fodder made by the likes of Roger Corman to turn a quick buck. While that is true to a large extent it isn't entirely accurate. There were a handful of excellent S... Music of the Apocalypse
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-16-2004)
Jeff Danna's career as a guitar player was sidetracked by a hand injury suffered when he was 21 years old. Turning to composition, Jeff began finding work scoring small, independent films in Canada. In 1992, he moved to Los Angeles to assume a career in H... A History of Anime, Part 2
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-20-2006)
Last week, we ended with the start of the 80s, as US audiences were beginning to see anime beyond the children's programming block on TV. It is no coincidence that the majority of the popular shows in the US and Japan during the late 70s and early 80s wer... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Tokyo Godfathers Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-03-2005)
What They SayMeet the ultimate dysfunctional family!
From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon and Japan\'s leading animation studio Mad House comes this visually and emotionally stunning tale of adventure, love and redemption. In Tokyo, three homeless people\... THE CELL, SE7EN, DEAD MAN
by John Thonen (Tue 12-19-2000)
Theres a lot to cover this week, so Ill dispense with the usual smart-ass comments and get right to it. The major new release for the week is New Line Home Videos, The Cell. When the film opened theatrically, a handful of critics praised it as a vis... Ranma 1/2: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Synopsis-
A nice, normal day for Ranma and the gang (a completely wacky day), is interrupted by Lychee and her elephant Jasmine. After their noisy appearance, Kirin and his 7 lucky (wacky) gods come and t... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Hellblazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Varese Sarabande has released the score to CONSTANTINE (302 066 636 2), a commanding combination of atmosphere and rhythmic pulse. Studio tampering resulted in the inclusion of Klaus Badelt, a first-rate composer (K-19, PIRATES... Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)
The death of Jerry Goldsmith last week on July 21st continues to have significant repercussions throughout the film and film music community; evidence of just how important Jerry was to the art and technique of music for motion pictures and just what an ... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
What They SaySet during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god M...Lambro of the Living Dead
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-16-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Watching the film, there is little to relish about 1973's CRYPT OF THE LIVING DEAD, which was released in England as VAMPIRE WOMAN and may be found on DVD sales bins as YOUNG HANNAH: QUEEN OF THE VAMPIRES. It's a mishmash of a ... ON THE LOT: Five Final Films
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 06-22-2007)
Finally! I said it several reviews back that it would be better to announce the eliminated filmmaker right at the beginning of each episode to get it out of the way and not confuse viewers about voting at the end of the episode. So right away, A... Trojan Horse
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-08-2004)
The prevalence of rejected film scores has become so commonplace these days, as studios continually strive to meet the lowest common denominator of audience taste, that it's no longer a surprise when even the top composers in Hollywood find their music to... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom La-La Land Records comes The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal (LLLCD 1016), a new limited edition collection of more than an hour's worth of music from the famed sci-fi producer's last seven films, much of which has never b... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... Debney's Passion
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-02-2004)
No matter what your views of the film or of its subject matter, taken on its own merits, the film score to THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is a remarkable composition. John (THE RELIC, END OF DAYS, SPY KIDS, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, etc) Debney has crafted an inte... Barry Gray's Unique Approach to Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-12-2004)
Remembering David RaksinDavid Raksin, composer of the classic film noir mystery/romance LAURA, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and dozens of other notable film scores including such low-budget horror/sci fi films as THE UNDYING MONSTER and DR. RENAULT'S SECRE... In Praise of Bad Movies, or The Curse of the Phony Film Critic
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)
The American public was shockedsimply shockedwhen they found out a few weeks ago that Sony Pictures publicity had invented a fictional film critic to praise some of their less praise-worthy films (such as the Rob Schneider comedy, THE ANIMAL). Well, maybe... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... TOKYOPOP Renews Distribution Deal (Mon 02-13-2006)
TOKYOPOP, Manga Publishing Giant, Renews Major Distribution Deal with Perseus / CDS After Highly Competitive Selection Process NEW YORK CITY, Feb. 13, 2006 – The Perseus Books Group announced today that TOKYOPOP, the leading publisher of English-...DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... Blu-Ray Region Coding (Mon 12-19-2005)
AACS has been finalized or is just about to be signed off according to several parties and some information has leaked out. Of big interest to folks around here is region coding. While film studios who are voting members of the AACS group had no interest ...Flyboy Checks in on Set of PUSH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Have you ever found yourself walking down a Hong Kong street when all of a sudden you find yourself on the set of a sci-fi thriller in the middle of production? No? Well, one of our oldest scoopers, Flyboy, found himself on the set of PUSH last week ... TOY STORY and ROCKY HORROR are on the NFR's List
by News Editor (Wed 12-28-2005)
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has announced his annual selection of 25 motion pictures to be added to the National Film Registry. This group of titles brings the total number of films placed on the Registry to 425. Under the terms of the Natio... Fahrenheit 9/11
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)
Genre:Documentary.Studio:Lions Gate Films.Production Company:Dog Eat Dog Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Michael Moore (Himself); George W. Bush (Himself).Who's Making It:Michael Moore (Director, Screenwriter); Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Ka... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... In Praise of the Moog
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-23-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONThe soundtrack for Hans Fjellestads new documentary, MOOG (released this week on Hollywood 2061-62471-2), is a remarkable celebration of the electronic instrument that revolutionized 20th Century music. The invention of Robert M... DVD & VHS This Week: March 12
by John Thonen (Tue 03-12-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTHE OTHERS surprised critics and audiences alike last year when it emerged out of nowhere to become a huge sleeper hit. Dimension Pictures, who artfully shepherded the film to success, will be releasing the film to video as a two-disc, "Collecto... Newman Finds NEMO, Shearmur Scores ENGLISH, and Get Ready for the Big Green Dude
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-29-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSOn July 15th, [IMG3R]Decca will release the soundtrack to the James Bond spoof, JOHNNY ENGLISH, with music by Edward Shearmur (CHARLIES ANGELS, REIGN OF FIRE). The film stars Roan Atkinson (everyone's favorite BEAN), John Malkov... Jin-Roh
by John Eriani (Wed 02-06-2008)
What They SayThe Review!After seven years Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade finally gets an Australian release.
Audio:
There are three flavours of soundtrack for this release. I watched the film with its original Japanese language in DTS and everything sounded ... WHITE ZOMBIE
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 07-25-2000)
Although its stature among horror fans comes nowhere near equaling that of Dracula and Frankenstein, the Halperin Brothers White Zombie is a classic in its own righta sometimes creaky but always wonderfully atmospheric Gothic fantasy that benefits from ... Hits & Hives, Rats & Raiders
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-23-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS The most amazing film of the season thus far is, by a mile, Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL, an eclectic homage driven to the nth degree into a multi-layered and multi-flavored revenge story as stylish and inventive as... Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)
Thursday
at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to
find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star
Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of
fans to talk a... Forever Young
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-02-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Christopher Young has come full circle. Despite notable attempts to shed his well-worn cloak as a master of horror film music (Young has frequently described himself as "The Larry Talbot of Film Music"), Young has continue... 'Lucha Libre' comic to be first film from Humanoids
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-05-2007)
Variety reports that the Image Comics title 'Lucha Libre', by Jerry Frissen and drawn by Bill and Gobi, has a movie deal. A film version of the comic, called 'Luchadores 5' is to be the first offering in a 12-film slate by European comicbook publisher Hum... Music with Depth
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-10-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS UK film composer David Julyan, noted for his moody scores for Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING, MEMENTO, and INSOMNIA (the latter two scores issues on Thrive and Varese Sarabande CDs, respectively) has taken a dark swing into horr... Seed of Donaggio Sprouts Clever Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS With his distinctive violin writing and his flair for fluidly atmospheric and scarily weaving scores, Pino Donaggio was the horror score maestro during the 1970s, providing such now classic scores as DON'T LOOK NOW, CARRIE, DRE... Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSMichael Suby is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, achieving a degree in film scoring in May of 2000. He wrote the music to an independent science fiction epic called ABLE EDWARDS and composed the main title them... Summer of Fear: The Rebirth of the Horror Film
by John Thonen (Fri 11-12-1999)
Something went wrong at the box office this past summer. Something went very, very wrong. The critics are aghast. Mainstream film journalists are in shock. These pundits of the cinema are afraid. As well they should be. For that least respected and most ... 'Speed Racer' to cross Tribeca Film Festival finish line (Thu 04-03-2008)
From a press release 2008 Tribeca Film Festival to close with a special presentation screening of Wachowski Brothers' 'Speed Racer'. The film, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox will screen closing night, May 3, 200...Latest Archival Releases from Italy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-20-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGiallo and Eurofantasy film scores are alive and well thanks to the intrepid folks behind Digitmovies and GDM Records, whose releases for June and July are valuable and interesting restorations of rare, unreleased, or little kno... Ottman's SUPERMAN
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-15-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION John Ottman's score to SUPERMAN RETURNS, which will be released on June 27th by Rhino Records, merges the bombastic resplendency of late '70s John Williams with the mid 2000's sensibility of John Ottman. Williams' stalwart, swa... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Marshalling in the Genre's Greatest Part One
by Eric Moro (Additional reporting by Anthony C. Ferrante) (Sun 02-10-2002)
Producer-director Frank Marshall is one hot Hollywood commodity. With such notable genre projects as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE SIXTH SENSE (to name only a few) under his belt as well as his work on the upcoming M. Night Shyamala... THE FINAL PROGRAMME
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)
Its not easy to ascertain why certain movies become cult phenomena, while others are forgotten. There is, however, a third group, wherein a select few films find a home in between fan worship and anonymity - a pop-art limbo where a film is fondly remembe... Disney's Stockings Stuffed with TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-30-2007)
None of the films released on Christmas day had any print distribution over 2,800 so this weekend’s numbers reflect that. This translates to the top 5 films being returning movies from previous weekends. The top 3 films have at least 3,484 thea... DEEP RED on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 10-31-2000)
This important DVD release (part of Anchor Bays `Dario Argento Collection`) came out earlier in the year, but with Halloween upon us, now seems like a good time to review it. Deep Red is one of the most important films in the career of Italian horror mae... Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayExperience the classic anime masterpiece in the highest visual and audio quality ever with this ultimate Blu-ray & DVD Two Disc Set! \"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!\" Acclaimed by anime fans all over th... Press Release: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time to play at The Black Bear Film Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2008)
September 18, 2008 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the English language version of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will play Saturday October 18, 2008 at the Black Bear Film Festival in Milfor... James Newton Howard's Lady In The Water Receives 2006 Best Score Honors From The International Film Critics Association
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-27-2007)
The members of the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) have announced the winners of the 3rd Annual IFMCA Awards, honoring achievements in film and television music in 2006.
Leading the pack with the most wins is James Newton ... Madman Entertainment now distributing Tokyopop manga! (Mon 07-23-2007)
MELBOURNE, Monday, 23 July 2007 " Madman Entertainment, in conjunction with Funtastic Publishing, have officially secured the distribution license for one of the world's biggest names in manga comics " Tokyopop. The Tokyopop catalogue includes a huge ...'Ant' climbs to animation and film
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-13-2007)
It was fan support that took Mario Gully's unlikely indie superhero comic 'Ant' and turned it into a bona fide hit. Now Gully is looking for input from those same fans as he prepares to re-launch his flagship character. A new title, 'Ant Unleashed' is due... New Toto DUNE soundtrack, Gerry Anderson Film Music on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 01-06-2001)
P.E.G. Recordings has reissued the rock group Totos score to David Lynchs 1984 DUNE, on CD. The companys 1997 expanded release of the soundtrack (which originally appeared on CD [PEG015], with dialog tracks included) boasted plenty of unreleased cues a... 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... "24: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM"
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-12-2007)
What a difference a little Jack can make! In this hour of 24, Jack is back in a big way, and he’s darker than ever! Last hour, Jack and Doyle had the main terrorist Fayed in custody and this hour begins with Jack handing out a good ol... JURASSIC PARK and Halloween Horrors.
by John Thonen (Tue 10-10-2000)
Remember that old joke which asks where a 500 lb. Gorilla sleeps? Why, anywhere it wants to, of course! A variation on that question came to mind as I began to hammer out this weeks column. Where does a hit movie and its hit sequel, which claim a comb... Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)
My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT... Backward MASKing
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS In SON OF THE MASK, composed Randy Edelman reprises his vibrantly quirky heroic theme from 1994's THE MASK, but only three tracks of score are included on the soundtrack album, released this week by Silva Screen (SILCD 1179). H... DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... BEE MOVIE Stings The Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
It seemed that audiences wanted to check out last week’s releases once again rather than watch any of the new releases debuting over the weekend. The two returning films hit the top 2 spots while the debuts show up behind in 3rd and 4th place. As to... HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... 'Spidey 2' bow in China moved to August (Thu 05-20-2004)
The Chinese government has ruled that no Hollywood films can launch in the mainland's cinemas for seven weeks in the heart of summer, delaying the bows of the "Spider-Man," "Shrek" and "Harry Potter" sequels. No U.S. film will be released until "Spider-M...Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... The 2006 HD Buying Guide
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-26-2006)
With Thanksgiving past us and the holiday buying season in full swing, I thought this would be the perfect time to present the first Annual High Def Review HD Buying Guide. Instead of our usually news and review, this time I’m going to high... CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes Early
by John Thonen (Tue 11-07-2000)
After a month packed with Halloween video goodies, it comes as no surprise that November gets off to a weak start in terms of genre releases. So, since theres only a handful of releases for the week, Im taking advantage of the paucity of new release ti... New Film Music Book covers practical aspects of working in a film composing career
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-09-2007)
Emmy-winning composer Richard Bellis (Stephen King's It) has written a new book entitled The Emerging Film Composer, An Introduction to the People, Problems, and Psychology of the Film Music Business, a unique user’s guide to the craft and busin... Top 10 Horrific Hollywood Hexes
by Liana Aghajanian (Fri 10-31-2008)
The horror movie genre has gained incredible speed in recent years, with many modern films taking notes from their classic counterparts of yesteryear. But while filmmakers conjure up the next new plot twist or horrid character to make you jump out... Millennium Actress Collection Box (Fri 03-07-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w...Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva... Joss Whedon Blasts X-MEN Script! (Mon 05-01-2000)
In a recent interview with Empire Online, Joss Whedon discussed his role as script-doctor for the X-Men feature film. `They wanted me to punch up the last fight. I said, `I think you`ve got a greater problem than that,` ` explained the creator of Buffy th...Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
With Hayao Miyazaki`s PRINCESS MONONOKE expanding into more cities this weekend, American audiences will be getting a chance to look at a kind of animated epic that many of them have never seen before. To most Western viewers, the subject of Japanese anim... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... The Return of The Lathe of Heaven.
by Frank Garcia (Mon 04-17-2000)
It has taken two decades, but the dreams and hopes of countless loyal fans for a resurrection of a beloved television adaptation of a classic SF novel, are finally becoming a reality. Just in time for a 20th anniversary broadcast, Ursula K. LeGuin`s THE L... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-24-2005)
What They SayAgent Zero is a cop that uses her own methods for dealing with criminals. After she unlawfully kills a rapist in a violent fashion, she is sent to prison and stripped of her badge. But very soon after, a rich politician\'s daughter is kidnapp... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
This entry of the Vidiocy column marks its first appearance under its new weekly schedule. In honor of this momentous occasion, Id like to offer Fandoms readers a cornucopia of exciting new releases and venerable classics. Thats what Id like to do. ... 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... Castle of Cagliostro
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-26-2005)
What They SayMaster thrief Lupin III, a.k.a "The Wolf", and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter who swindled them. Bust when their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro they find far more than th... DVD This Week: October 23rd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-23-2001)
VIDEO NEWSEVOLUTION proved Darwin wrong when it comes to movies, since director Ivan Reitman's work has de-evolved from the high of GHOSTBUSTERS to the low of this unfunny and derivative title. However, bad big budget movies don't become extinct, they jus... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 3
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 02-03-2000)
After the shoot, DEATH RACE found itself on the rocky road of executive prerogative with an impassable detour in the shape of Roger Corman. Bartel says the producers uncertainty of what exactly the film should be, either a comical action film or a pure a... Bond in the '90s
by Edward Gross (Tue 11-23-1999)
With the debut of the 19th James Bond film, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, it seems fairly ludicrous to have ever wondered if 007 could still be relevant in the 1990s. Three films and $700 million into the final decade of the 20th Century, the answer is pretty ...