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COLLATERAL DAMAGE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-08-2002)

... El Lobo (Cliff Curtis), a Colombian rebel targeting Colombian government officials. When the FBI and the State Department won't make tracking down El Lobo a priority, Gordy journeys to Colombia himself to avenge his family's death. However, El Lobo's ...

Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)

... has been Cliff Curtis, the Maori New Zealand actor who apppeared in RUNAWAY JURY, WHALE RIDER, THREE KINGS, BLOW, DEEP RISING and VIRUS; he also played Arnold Schwarzenegger's nemesis in COLLATERAL DAMAGE. Our tipster told us that Curtis came in to t...

WB Launches 10,000 BC Site
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)

Warner Bros. has launched the official website for their upcoming action-adventure 10,000 B.C. , which comes equipped with a new extended clip from the film, some photos, downloads and more. The film stars Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar ...


SUNSHINE
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-20-2007)

...lle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Benedict Wong, Troy Garity and Chris Evans all display strong, engaging personalities as other crew members – individually, they’re fun to watch, it’s just that once the plot springs into its secondary action, ...

6 New Spots for 10,000 B.C Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-24-2008)

...la Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar Sharif, Tim Barlow, Marco Khan, Reece Ritchie, Mo Zinal, Mona Hammond, Joel Virgel Vierset, Suri van Sornsen, Joel Fry, Nathanael Baring and Joe Vaz. You can check out the new spots via here. Plot Summary: From dire...

10,000 B.C
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 03-06-2008)

...well, and Cliff Curtis gives credibility to the tribal leader. Ben Badra does a good job in what is the closest thing the movie has to a complicated character, a warlord who is brutal but willing to risk much for love. For Stargate fans, there are a f...

Fountain, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-01-2006)

... Burstyn, Cliff Curtis, Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Donna Murphy, Ethan Suplee, Sean Patrick ThomasWho's Making It: Darren Aronofsky (Director, Screenplay), Ari Handel (Story), Arnon Milchan (Producer), Eric Watson (Producer)Release Date: November 22...


New Trailer for 10,000 B.C
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)

A new trailer has popped up online for the upcoming action adventure 10,000 B.C courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. The Warner Bros. film was developed by director Roland Emmerich and Harald Kloser and it stars Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar Shar...

First Trailer for 10,000 BC
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-13-2007)

...la Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar Sharif, Tim Barlow, Marco Khan, Reece Ritchie, Mo Zinal, Mona Hammond, Joel Virgel Vierset, Suri van Sornsen, Joel Fry, Nathanael Baring and Joe Vaz. Warner Bros. plans to distribute it next March. Plot Summary: It wa...

10,000 B.C
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 12-15-2007)

Release Date: March 7, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Roland Emmerich Screenwriter: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser Cast: Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Omar Sharif, Tim Barlow, Marco Khan, Reece Ritchie, Mo Zinal, Mona Hamm...

SCOOP: FANTASTIC FOUR in actor's future?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-11-2004)

... has been Cliff Curtis, the Maori New Zealand actor who apppeared in RUNAWAY JURY, WHALE RIDER, THREE KINGS, BLOW, DEEP RISING and VIRUS; he also played Arnold Schwarzenegger's nemesis in COLLATERAL DAMAGE. Our tipster told us that Curtis came in to t...


Running to the premiere of RUNAWAY JURY
by Sue Schneider (Tue 10-21-2003)

...k Searcy, Cliff Curtis, Gary Grubbs, Nora Dunn and the Jurors. Joining the stars were guests Rebecca De Mornay, Tate Donovan, Anne Cusack, Drew Fuller, Shannon Elizabeth and many more.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send i...

10,000 B.C
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-20-2008)

... Tic Tic (Cliff Curtis) and rallies others to his cause by bearing the mark of being the chosen one.    10,000 B.C. is obviously not a new concept in storytelling. We see the same plot played out over and over. The hero is on a quest. He fi...

Clip for sci-fi film SUNSHINE is online
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-22-2006)

...e (TROY), Cliff Curtis (WHALE RIDER), Chris Evans (FANTASTIC FOUR), Troy Garity (AFTER THE SUNSET), Cillian Murphy (28 DAYS LATER), Hiroyuki Sanada (THE LAST SAMURAI), Benedict Wong (DIRTY PRETTY THINGS) and Michelle Yeoh (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGO...

FANTASTIC FOUR casting rumors...and our own too
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-06-2004)

...hat actor Cliff Curtis had auditioned for a part in the film.Other sites have had their share of FF casting buzz. Latino Review was the first to mention Kate Bosworth as Sue Storm, and then they dropped Chris Evans (CELLULAR) name as Johnny Storm/The H...


Grant Curtis fields your questions on the 'Spider-Man 3' blog
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-25-2006)

Grant Curtis has a new post up on the 'Spider-Man 3' blogs where he answers fans questions and concerns about the movie. Curtis talks about why the Comic-Con footage will not be posted on the web, and promises a new trailer in the fall. He also answers qu...

'Spider-Man 3': A to Z with producer Grant Curtis (Sat 04-21-2007)

Daniel Robert Epstein interviews producer Grant Curtis on Spider-man 3, author of The Spider-Man Chronicles: The Art and Making of Spider-Man, which details nearly everything that went into the making of the sure to be summer blockbuster."There's no denyi...

Cliff Notes
by Daniel Schweiger (Fri 03-14-2003)

When it comes to the truly unique composers working in the Hollywood system, Cliff Martinez can be counted on the short list with such experimental wunderkinds as Thomas Newman and Philip Glass. All have a fascination with long pads of hypnotic rhythms, p...

Videoblog: Spider-Man 3: Grant Curtis on the Goblin lair (Thu 04-05-2007)

Grant Curtis talks about the Goblin lair on the 'Spider-Man 3' production blog


Videoblog Spider-Man 3: Grant Curtis, Armored Car Stunt (Sat 04-14-2007)

Grant Curtis on the Spider-Man 3 armored car stunt.

Grant Curtis responds to fans comments about 'Spider-Man 3' (Sun 11-12-2006)

'Spider-Man 3' producer Grant Curtis responds to fan comments on the film's weblog. He says little of interest in this posting, but hints at future blog entries. Highlights: "I think you will be very please with the New Goblin's story arc in this pi...

Richard Curtis to write BOND 22?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-16-2006)

According to a rumor via MI6.co.uk, Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) may be in line to write the sequel to CASINO ROYALE.MI6 also says that Neal Purvis and Robert wade are no longer attached to the project. Purvis and Wade wrote CASINO ROYALE...

Producer Grant Curtis loves him some Lizard for 'Spidey 4' (Wed 05-30-2007)

While he's not saying that there'll be a 'Spider-Man 4' or which villain would be featured if there is one, producer Grant Curtis definitely has a preference: "For me it's hard to beat the Lizard, it truly is. That's just me talking. I think the Lizard...


Monahan & Curtis Lead LONDON
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)

Screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) has two projects on the horizon, one of which will mark his directorial debut. Variety is reporting the scribe is nearly complete on a screenplay for the Ken Bruen novel London Boulevard, a new crime drama prepp...

Woo's RED CLIFF International Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)

Director John Woo is returning to his Asian roots with a new epic called RED CLIFF, based on the legendary Battle of Red Cliff from Chinese history. The upcoming action-adventure stars Chow Yun-Fat (Hard Boiled, The Killer), Tony Leung and Chang...

Grant Curtis Behind the Scenes of Spider-man ---Part 2 (Mon 06-04-2007)

With the success of 'Spider-Man 3', Sony Pictures is certainly looking for more movie sequels. Production hasn't started yet on those films, so now is the perfect time for producer Grant Curtis to catch his breath. Curtis served as co-producer on the firs...

Producer Grant Curtis Part 4----Out with the Vulture & in with Venom (Sat 06-16-2007)

In Sam Raimi's original script treatment for 'Spider-Man 3', the major villain teaming up with the Sandman was to have been the Vulture. When all of cards were on the table however, Venom ended up in the script and the Vulture was given the hook. Grant Cu...


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...

Grant Curtis comments on Spidey 4 and Spidey 3 villains (Sat 01-20-2007)

"As far as whether or not there will be a "Spider-Man 4," I truthfully do not know as it has yet to be discussed. At this juncture in the post production process, in which we are working six and sometimes seven days a week, all of our time is spent making...

Hayao Miyazaki directing "Ponyo on a Cliff"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-20-2007)

Hayao Miyazaki has announced his next animated film, Ponyo on a Cliff (Gake no ue no Ponyo), which will be released by Toho in the Summer of 2008.The film, from Studio Ghibli and an original script by Miyazaki, follows a goldfish princess named Ponyo who ...

Grant Curtis' Thank You to the fans (Tue 07-03-2007)

From the 'Spider-Man 3' movie blog writes producer Grant Curtis: I assume by now that you have seen "Spider-Man 3." It is my sincerest desire that you enjoyed the film as much as we enjoyed making it. Hopefully, via this website, you gained a unique in...


Grant Curtis' Spider-Man 3 Blog (Mon 07-31-2006)

After filming 100 plus days of photography, "Spider-Man 3" officially wrapped earlier this month. Our journey began with a quick 10-day shoot from Saturday, November 5, 2005, to Friday, November 18, 2005. This time period was dedicated to three visual eff...

Project Arms Vol. #6
by Luis Cruz (Tue 10-07-2003)

What They SayEveryone loves an amusement park – but not when it’s full of superhuman psychos out to kill you! Ryo survived his encounter with Volf... barely. Now Kyklops is up at bat, and things are looking grim. Has Ryo really figured out a...

BLAIR WITCH 2, TOTAL RECALL - THE DELUXE EDITION, WESTWORLD, THE FOG
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 11-04-2000)

While the first BLAIR WITCH PROJECT contained no music (except for a bit of eerieness over the end titles), the newly opened sequel, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 contains a prominent and highly inventive score by Carter Burwell (GODS & MONSTERS, BEING J...

John Woo casts THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)

John Woo has signed Chow Yun-Fat, Ken Watanabe, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling to star in his upcoming film THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF.The film is set in the final days of the Han Dynasty in the year 208 and covers the war that est...


Spider-Man 3
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)

Last Updated: July 17, 2006Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, ThrillerProduction Company: Columbia Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, Laura Ziskin ProductionsDistributors: Sony PicturesProject Phase: Post-ProductionBudget: 300,000,000 [IMDB]Who's In It...

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)

If you have ever seen a John Woo film and read most of what`s written about them, you`d think that they`re about guns. Hands lovingly caressing revolvers or stroking pump-action shotgun barrels, Woo`s heroes tap dance upon the fence between psychotic rel...

Porco Rosso (Wed 05-29-2002)

What They SayIn the Adriatic Sea in the days after World War I, many flying aces have become “sky pirates,” raiding the sea-lanes. Marco “Porco” Rosso is a bounty hunter whose scarlet biplane is available to oppose the pirates for...

THE OUTER LIMITS: Joyride
by Frank Garcia (Tue 11-02-1999)

Actor Cliff Robertson stood in front of the cameras, clad in an astronaut’s bulky white spacesuit. Black velvet drapes surrounded him. With diffused spotlights illuminating him, director James Head watching from behind the camera, and a production crew st...


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...

Project Arms Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Wed 05-11-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayThe X-Army is the latest group of super-agents that are after Ryo and the other Arms kids. Up against these agents with powers of super stre...

ONE DOOR AWAY FROM HEAVEN
by J.A. Hitchcock (Thu 05-09-2002)

I listened to this book while I took a bath every night. They were some long baths. I came out looking like a prune every time (now, now, be nice!). I love Dean Koontz. Not him personally, but his books, especially his Christopher Snow novels (FEAR NOTHIN...

Crazy 8: Top Movie Genre Catfights
by Rich Kuras (Fri 07-11-2008)

8.   Halle Berry vs. Dania Ramirez in X-Men: The Last Stand HB doesn’t weather the storm too well while getting her ass handed to her by Callisto in the least thrilling of the X-Men films. Note to Halle: This is what happens when you dema...


Trigun Vol. #2
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.5 (on a scale of 1-5) -Disc Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 4 Menu: 5 Presentation: 4 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.6 -Artistic Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 5 Plot: 4 English Acting: 4 Music: 5 Overall: 4.4 Intro Well let m...

DVD This Week: July 2
by John Thonen (Tue 07-02-2002)

VIDEO NEWSBlade 2 has been announced for DVD release September 3rd as a feature laden, double disc package. In addition to the film itself, disc one will feature two commentary tracks, one with director Guillermo Del Toro and writer David Goyer and the se...

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`...

BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 09-27-2000)

In Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Crash Test Demons, Dark Horse Comics’ running series of adaptations finally aces the most challenging test of any media adaptation: that of reproducing the look and feel of the show it’s based on. It’s a thankless challenge, ...


MINORITY REPORT producer ratchets up expectations
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-30-2002)

In an interview in this month's CINESCAPE SUMMER MOVIE PRIVIEW, MINORITY REPORT producer Bonnie Curtis makes some pretty bold statements to our own Anthony C. Ferrante about how she, and director Steven Spielberg, see the film. "This is not a traditional...

HUNGER AND THIRST: Richard Matheson
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-13-2000)

HUNGER AND THIRST is Richard Matheson`s first novel...sort of. And it was just published by Gauntlet Press. `I wrote a novel when I was sixteen,` says the author. `It never saw the light of day. My former agent wasn`t right about HUNGER AND THIRST, but he...

Fullmetal Alchemist Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Sun 01-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiromu ArakawaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayWinry, Ed and Alphonse go south in search of Izumi Curtis, the master alchemist who taught the brothers how to use alchemy many years ago. But in the boomtown o...

Jerry Goldsmith Film Music DVD Due Out This Month
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-24-2005)

Music from the Movies is proud to announce the DVD release of Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith. The 1995 documentary will go on sale on May 30th on DVD for the first time, with two and a half hours of bonus material. The project has been two years in t...


Ben Bova Chats with CINESCAPE
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 05-17-2002)

As an editor, Ben Bova has won six Hugos, run two successful SF magazines and launched the careers of people like Orson Scott Card and Spider Robinson. As a collaborator he's worked on film and television projects with the likes of Woody Allen, Gene Rodde...

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 producer’s uncertainty of what exactly the film should be, either a comical action film or a pure a...

League in Malta. Not Looking for Falcons
by Dave Richards (Mon 09-02-2002)

Some of literature's greatest heroes gathered at the cliff top of Xlendi, Gozo in Malta over the weekend. Why did this assembly of heroes take place? The Times of Malta Fiona Galea Debono reported that the production crew of The League of Extraordinar...

FREAKY FRIDAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 08-06-2003)

After two official screen adaptations -- a 1976 theatrical version starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster, and a 1995 TV movie -- plus a bunch of suspiciously similar variations, FREAKY FRIDAY is back in a new edition. Mary Rodgers' comedy/fantasy novel...


DARK SHADOWS: Still Vampy After All These Years
by Denise Dumars (Mon 10-09-2000)

Almost 35 years after its debut, TV’s Dark Shadows continues to hold an appeal for countless devotees. The strange soap opera, originally imagined as a gothic romance called Shadows on the Wall, evolved into a horror fan’s delight as it ran through a host...

Porco Rosso
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-02-2006)

What They SayTake flight with Porco Rosso. From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial manoeuvres, this action-adventure from the world-renowned animator, Hayao Miyazaki, is full of humour, courage and chivalry. When \"Marco\" - whose face has bee...

"Freak Out" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-10-2006)

Mania's Freak Out contest has run it's course and the winners have now been selected!The winners are:PaulDavidKenMichaelPennyThe film is director Christian James’s first excursion into stomach-clutching, bloodcurdling and drop-dead hilarious horror....

Making A.I. Part 2
by Eric Moro (Fri 06-29-2001)

With the first in a long list of the production's obstacles overcome (the creation of a script), Steven Spielberg faced the monumental task of making the Stanley Kubrick concepted A.I.: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE actually look as if it were made by the late ...


THE 4400: The Marked
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-24-2007)

We’ve known for a long time that there were two sides to the future war. One side, those responsible for the 4400 desperate to stop a tragedy, and the other side, the side that wants to see the tragedy happen. We haven’t heard too mu...

"Freak Out" DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 11-04-2006)

Mania is proud to present our next contest, a DVD giveaway for Anchor Bay's Freak Out.The film is director Christian James’s first excursion into stomach-clutching, bloodcurdling and drop-dead hilarious horror. Winner of numerous accolades including...

A BARNABAS Jones
by Scott Collura (Thu 06-13-2002)

To hear DARK SHADOWS creator Dan Curtis tell the story of how he first conceived of his beloved cult TV show, one might get the impression that Curtis himself lives in the mysterious, supernatural world that he created.“It’s the stuff of legend, my boy,” ...

'Begins' Chicago filming update! (Thu 05-06-2004)

Of 'Batman Begins' Scooper writes, "I've been told that Chicago shooting begins around the XXXX of XXXX. It will start at the old Helena Curtis Plant that was shut down at the Intersection of Cicero Ave. & North Ave. If you have ever seen this place it is...


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 ...

Spider-Man: Best Superhero Movie Ever!
by Michael Mason (Fri 04-26-2002)

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Download stuff from 'Spider-Man 2' website (Sat 06-12-2004)

Check out the official 'Spider-Man 2' website for a new weblog from co-producer Grant Curtis, clips from the soundtrack, and cool downloads for your mobile phone.

Dean Cain heads to 'Smallville' (Thu 08-02-2007)

From Variety: Dean Cain is flying over to "Smallville." Thesp, who played the Man of Steel in ABC's "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has booked a guest shot on the CW's update of the Superman franchise. He'll play Dr. Curtis Knox, a v...


Animosity: SILENT SERVICE - Better Than Real Life
by Mike O'Connell (Tue 01-09-2001)

SILENT SERVICE (DVD, Central Park Media)Last week, I was discussing favorite anime titles with a co-worker, when he made the remark, `I like animation to show me something that I can’t see in the real world.` At first, I agreed with him. Certainly, Homer ...

Harlan Ellison Returns to THE OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-08-1999)

Too frequently in Hollywood, giving respect to the written word is a constant battle. The writer demands it. The producer withholds it. And now, Harlan Ellison, one of our best contemporary writers, has got it. After a long, tumultuous history of encounte...

Ron Pardo lends a thousand voices to the 'World of Quest'
by Chad Derdowski (Mon 03-03-2008)

Next week will see the debut of an exciting new animated series on Kids WB!  'World of Quest', based on the Komikwerks graphic novel series by Jason Kruse. The show tells the story of Prince Nestor, who's parents are kidnapped by the evil Lord Spi...

'300' behind-the-scenes Clip (Thu 03-01-2007)

It's not easy to recreate the battle of Thermopylae - not to mention the visual style of a graphic novel -- for the big screen. Gerard Butler and director Zack Snyder invited us onto the set of '300' to hang with men in leather Speedos and watch the filmi...


Toy Maniac: Last Look at the SDCC Toys
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-14-2008)

The dust has now settled on the San Diego Comic Con. Prices have already begun to rise on eBay for a lot of the exclusives. Cobra Commander in the Blue Suit is already going through the roof. There was almost too much to look on the showroom floor at the ...

Legendary Backing Up GEARS OF WAR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)

Marcus Fenix and his Delta Squad would be pleased with the latest news. Since New Line was folded into Warner Bros., Gears of War has been dwelling somewhat in the murky underworld of development hell. Variety is now reporting that Legendary Pictures will...

The Devil Lady (-)

Meet Jun Fudou, a popular fashion model. Jun also has other talents - she just doesn't know it yet. Lan Asuka needs someone with those talents, and she's decided to use Jun, whether Jun...

ADV Films Announces Paniponi Dash! English Cast (Mon 10-09-2006)

Momotsuki Academy is far from a normal school. Its student body is full of freaks and the teachers aren’t that much better. But the infamous Class 1-C may have met its match in 11-year-old Rebecca Miyamoto. This pint-sized genius has come to the...


'30 DAYS OF NIGHT' resurrected in 'DUST TO DUST'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-01-2008)

When Steven Niles launched '30 Days of Night' at IDW Publishing in 2002, it became an instant sensation. Six years later, the franchise has continued as a feature film, in numerous comics and graphic novels, and also as a series of original "webisode...

O'Connor Kicks Off Martial-Arts Saga WARRIOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-13-2008)

Gavin O'Connor (Pride and Glory) is ready to unleash a new martial-arts saga called Warrior at Lionsgate, reports Variety.  O'Connor had originally set the project at New Line before WB folded the studio into their property. Lionsgate has since acqui...

Spidey DVD Sports Web of Features!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-17-2002)

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment announced Monday that the Spider-Man DVD would be released Friday, November 1. The press released disclosed details about the upcoming home video event. The studio promises that the two disc set "features an excl...

Sam Raimi Talks About Spider-Man
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-16-2002)

Click for larger images Fans know that sinking feeling. Whenever a comic book movie gets made they start to wonder why the filmmake...


MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-23-2000)

It doesn`t come even close to being one of the worst films of 2000 (after all, this is the year of Battlefield Earth), but this sequel to MISSION IMPOSSIBLE is certainly one of the most disappointing. As with Mission to Mars, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II (that`s...

Smallville Premiere Trailer Online (Fri 09-06-2002)

Smallville fans can now catch the trailer for the season premiere online at the TheWB.com. The episode, titled "Vortex" picks up where last seasons cliff hanger left off. Until then, fans can sate their appetite at KryptonSite, which has a gallery of...

STAR TREK's Grace Lee Whitney
by Steve Fritz (Tue 12-12-2000)

`Y`know, Majel loves to call me The Bimbo,` Grace Lee Whitney laughs. `Think about it: Nurse Chappel calling Janice Rand the bimbo!` Actually, the only catty-ness coming out of Whitney`s mouth is that of one girl getting the dish out on another. If you he...

DOOM PATROL #3
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-18-2001)

The gang has moved out of the Jost Compound and into an old nightclub downtown that Cliff bought outright. But just as they're settling into their new digs, they're attacked in their new home by an assailant who claims to have broken the Batman, knocked S...


FINAL
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Sat 12-15-2001)

This much we know: Bill (Denis Leary) is being held in a hospital after having been in a devastating accident in 1999, following the death of his father and the break-up of his relationship with his fiancée. There is, however, some difference of opinion o...

Dark Horse's SCORPION KING
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)

Dark Horse will be publishing a two-issue THE SCORPION KING mini-series, based on the upcoming THE MUMMY RETURNS spin-off starring The Rock.The comic is not an adaptation of the movie, but rather a new story featuring Mathayus, a young warrior destined to...

Halloween: Resurrection (Thu 06-06-2002)

Plot: A group of young and foolish types gathers together to do a live online Halloween telecast from the Michael Myers house. Guess who comes home?Players: Jamie Lee Curtis, Bianca Kajlich, Busta Rhymes, Ryan Merriman, Sean Patrick Thomas, Tyra BanksDire...

Video This Week: January 1st
by John Thonen (Tue 01-01-2002)

With the Christmas buying season barely past us, most distributors and retailers have cut back new video releases under the assumption that most buyers are close to broke. So, there's only a handful of new titles this week, but a couple of them are signif...


THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE EIGHTH DIMENSION
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Mon 01-07-2002)

Finally, a little love for Buckaroo. Misunderstood at the time of its 1984 theatrical release and all but ignored in subsequent years by a series of corporate owners who seemed oblivious to its cult appeal, the spectacularly quirky sci-fi/action comedy TH...

Scrapped Princess
by Jasconius (Fri 10-24-2003)

Woot, Pacifica is cute, the opening is by JAM project with Masami Okui, and it's actual fun fantasy stuff without being retarded. Definitely one of the series I'm following this year. Anyway, the story is about Pacifica, a princess who was thrown off a ...

Riding in Cars Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Mon 03-11-2002)

JOY RIDE producers Chris Moore and J.J. Abrams (ALIAS) are hoping their film, which did mediocre box office during its theatrical release, will find its true audience when it hits home video and DVD this week. The film follows two brothers, Lewis (Paul Wa...

Golden Razzies nom PEARL, TOMB RAIDER, APES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)

With so many of 2001's genre entries turning out to be good (HARRY POTTER) or great (LORD OF THE RINGS), the year's Golden Razzies didn't have as many genre entries as it has in past years.That being said, there were still more than a few films hyped to g...


DVD This Week: September 18th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-18-2001)

My last column appeared on a day that may set the tone for a century we have barely begun. Looking back, I can imagine nothing more insignificant that day than my lighthearted look at the world of home video. Today, a week later, I still find it difficult...

DIGITAL WEBBING: The Comic Book
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-06-2001)

The Digital Webbing comic info website is launching its first comic series: DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS.This comic taking the website's name is intended as a vehicle for creators to "test drive their concepts and creations in a proven, reliable venue rather ...

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 there’s only a handful of releases for the week, I’m taking advantage of the paucity of new release ti...

Return to the Land of SHANNARA: A Conversation with Terry Brooks
by By Andrew Osmond (Mon 10-30-2000)

[Warning to Ilse Witch readers: some plot spoilers follow.]`It`s a five-book set,` Terry Brooks says of the latest incarnation of his best-selling Shannara fantasy series. Ilse Witch, the first of the quintet, is already available from Ballantine. `I`m on...


X-FILES: The Cigarette Smoking Man Speaks!
by Jason Henderson (Tue 08-01-2000)

William B. Davis is making an argument, laying out his analysis. He`s comparing his own character on Fox` The X-Files, the minimally-named Cigarette Smoking Man (or `CSM,`) to David Duchovny`s hero, Fox Mulder. `Let`s start with outcomes,` he says, hands ...

BUFFY: PALE REFLECTIONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-13-2000)

Ah, the evil twin. What a wonderful science fiction cliché—and where would genre TV be without it? What other convention of fantasy and science fiction shows allows the actors or actresses playing the heroes to mug shamelessly as slightly different versio...

The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)

Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen...

HALLOWEEN 8 Details
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-03-2001)

While promoting AMERICAN PIE 2, actor Thomas Ian Nicholas dropped some big details of the coming 8th HALLOWEEN movie.While talking to About.com's Action-Adventure movies webpage, Nicholas said... well, what he said could definitely be considered spoilers....


Wahlberg Talks to the Animals
by Pamela Harland (Tue 07-31-2001)

Mark Wahlberg may have spoken too soon when he accepted the lead role in director Tim Burton's revised PLANET OF THE APES. After all, the actor hadn't even thought about the big shoes he'd have to fill taking on a part inspired by the one Charlton Heston ...

A CHRONICLE of oddities
by J. Rentilly (Fri 07-13-2001)

Everyone knows that the truth is out there, but this summer the truth will really be out there thanks to Sci-Fi Channel's new hour-long weekly series, THE CHRONICLE a giddy hybrid of horror, science-fiction, and comedy set at a tabloid newspaper that has...

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK on CD
by Randall Larson (Sat 07-29-2000)

Twenty years after its original release, the electronic music for ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK makes a striking return in an expanded original soundtrack recording. Carpenter (one of a handful of directors who score their films) and synthesist Alan Howarth have c...

Pokemon: Master Quest Vol. #01
by Justin Rich (Wed 04-13-2005)

What They SayJoin the Pokemon Master Quest with Ash, Brock and Misty on their journey beginning with the Whirl Islands then traveling on through Blackthorn City.The Review!Ash and the crew continue their badge collecting to head into the coveted Johto Lea...


Full Metal Panic Vol. #6
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-09-2004)

What They SayThings are steaming up! We open on a hot bath with three hot babes: Sergeant Major Mao, Captain Testarossa and Kaname. The lovely sergeant major exposes her past-and then some!-when she tells the story of how she first met Kurz and Sousuke. F...

Pokemon Advanced Vol. #8: Jump for Joy
by Luis Cruz (Fri 03-04-2005)

What They SayThe Spheal of Approval Ash and his friends arrive at the Oceanic Museum, only to learn that Team Magma is after a rock formed by a legendary Pokemon Groudon. Jump for Joy! While Ash and friends are on their way to Mauville City, Ash decides...

Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #03: Like Old Times
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-22-2004)

What They SayContains episodes 59-61! Conan is walking on air when an invite to an elite mystery tour arrives that has him rubbing elbows with fellow mystery fans. What should be a weekend of mystery nirvana becomes a nightmare of survival when the conte...

Full Metal Panic Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Thu 07-22-2004)

What They SayIt\'s never easy being the new guy. Ask Sousuke-proving himself to a squad of teammates at least ten years his senior will be an uphill battle. But when the mission drops them deep behind enemy lines with no support, it\'s going to take every...


Porco Rosso
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-19-2005)

What They SayTake flight with \"Porco\" Rosso, a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. Whe...

Last Exile Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Fri 03-11-2005)

What They SayClaus and Lavie participate in an eight-hour endurance vanship race, and are joined by Dio Eraclea who tries to befriend Claus. Tatiana also participates in the race, but she is actually on a secret mission under Alex Row\'s direction. In t...

Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-29-2005)

What They SayThe Columbus Egg. It\'s a treasure that not only holds innumerable wealth, but also has an unimaginably deadly power.... control over the weather. Legend says that Columbus found it on his first voyage. But legends are just legends, right?! ...

Inu Yasha Vol. #32
by Luis Cruz (Wed 08-10-2005)

What They SayWhen Inuyasha and his friends come across a demon possessing the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls, they realize it’s not just a shard – it’s the whole jewel! But the group soon learns it’s only an imitation and the demon is ...


Sailor Moon Vol. #12
by Bryan Morton (Fri 10-21-2005)

What They SayPoor Serena! From hanging out in bakery shops to falling in love, there are so many things for a young girl to do when she\'s not in school. Unfortunately, the evil Rubeus and Emerald are keeping Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts so busy that...

RENDEZVOUS With David Fincher
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Sun 03-24-2002)

As director David Fincher (SEVEN, FIGHT CLUB) readies his Jodie Foster-starring suspense thriller PANIC ROOM for release at the end of the month, speculation on what his next project may be has led the trade papers to throw out such high-profile titles as...

Inu Yasha Vol. #20
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-24-2004)

What They SayNaraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark priestess specializing in curses, to kill Kagome. Tsubaki is dubious at first, but Naraku convinces her to do his bidding by promising her the nearly complete Jewel of the Four Souls that she has lon...

Dai-Guard Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 12-26-2003)

What They SayThe danger keeps getting worse. The pressure from the bosses is too intense. The DAI-GUARD pilots have more than enough reason to look for new jobs. But a real hero never lays down his robotically enhanced weaponry until the last foe falls. A...


Pokemon Vol. #50: Midnight Heroes
by Andrew Tei (Sun 09-14-2003)

What They SayMysterious Pokemon have been turningito thievery! Ash must find which Pokemon are behind theicrimes andiwhy they are so desperate! Then, Ash andiMisty both wantito catch theienergetic wild Totodile they just found, but Totodile just wantsito ...

Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Mon 08-11-2003)

What They SayMysterious clues about Sylia\'s past begin to surface as the Knight Sabers are drawn into a deadly race to discover a missing research facility. But even as they near their objective, the team starts to fall apart as the real reasons for the ...

Dai-Guard Vol. #6
by Paul Jacques (Wed 01-21-2004)

What They SaySo far; so good. The DAI-GUARD pilots have beaten back the enemy. They\'ve saved mall after mall from certain destruction. They even found time for a tune-up. But the battle for the human race is about to enter its final stage and all of huma...

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword II Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-30-2004)

What They SayContains DVDs 1-3 of Romance is in the Flash of the Sword 2! Keith is an honorable thief, but also a descendant of the legendary Shadow Blade. Employed as a guide for a sultry seductress - he finds himself soon wrapped up in much more than ...


Knights of the Zodiac Vol. #5
by Luis Cruz (Wed 08-25-2004)

What They SayEvil Docrates has managed to steal every piece of the magical armor, save one. Now all that stands in the way of his world domination is the gold helmet, so he kidnaps Princess Sienna and holds her for ransom. Can Seiya and his Bronze Knights...

Initial D Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-30-2004)

What They SayEpisode 16 - The Angel of Usui Maya and Simone are the fastest drivers in Usui, and are affectionately known as the \'Angels of Usui;\' they drive a Sil-Eighty. Cole, not knowing who Maya is, asks her out for a date. Episode 17 - Sudden-De...

Excel Saga Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 02-13-2004)

What They SayJust when you thought it couldn\'t get any stranger, Excel Excel and her associates encounter the most horrifying of all plot devices... a sub-plot! You won\'t believe who\'s been plotting against whom as the writers double cross the author, ...

Gungrave Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Thu 08-11-2005)

What They SayAn army of zombies begins a war against Millennion. Harry struggles to kill the undead while Brandon infiltrates enemy headquarters to put an end to the necrolized humans\' attacks. With the zombie war over, Harry resumes his ambitions for po...


Pilot Candidate Complete Collection
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 05-18-2007)

What They SayThe planet Zion has become mankind\'s last hope for survival. But the legions of Victim are intent on destroying humanity! Five humanoid fighting weapons called Ingrids are capable of stopping Victim\'s onslaught, but only the best pilots a...

Futaba-kun Change! Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Sun 05-23-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Sachiko UchidaAdapted by:What They SayJust when things started to settle down... Futaba Shimeru was just getting used to his "Unique" heritage. Things at school started to seem normal, and his relation...

Princess Nine Vol. #3
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 05-31-2002)

The Review!Bringing viewers to the middle of the show, ADV has put together a pretty good disc this time around. And the Kisaragi girls play their first game! AUDIO: While both the English and Japanese audio tracks are presented in Dolby Digital 2.0, the...

Trigun Vol. #3
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.5 (on a scale of 1-5) -Disc Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 3.5 Menu: 5 Presentation: 4.5 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.6 -Artistic Ratings- Animation: 5 Sound: 5 Plot: 3.8 English Acting: 4 Music: 5 Overall: 4.5 Intro Vash, Milly and M...


Cardcaptor Sakura Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sun 05-23-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Maria Simpson, Athena Nibley and Althea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayWhen Sakura Kinomoto first became the Cardcaptor, finding the missing Clow Cards wasn't easy - she could never predict where or when they...

Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Thu 05-05-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Takako MaedaAdapted by:What They SayKyoshiro and Yuya are met by Okuni Izumono, a miko (Buddhist nun) who claims to be a great love of Kyoshiro and Onime-no-Kyo. She is being pursued by rebels beca...

Outcast Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 03-05-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Vaun Wilmott / Edward Gan.Translated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThere are fallen angels who live among us; who torment and tempt every person they encounter, looking for a weakness to exploit. Their sole purpose is to d...

la Esperanca Vol.#06
by Patricia Beard (Wed 03-07-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:Sachiko SatoWhat They Say\"Maybe this is a different kind of love...\" Georges is left reeling from the encounter at the orchestra. Realizing that his feelings for Robert are ...


Sugar Sugar Rune Vol.#03
by Ben Leary (Tue 11-27-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Moyoco AnnoTranslated by:Kaya LatermanAdapted by:Kaya LatermanWhat They SayThe competition to become Queen of the Magical World is heating up - and the rivalry is destroying the friendship between witch girls Chocolat and Vani...

Gun Sword Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Wed 10-03-2007)

What They SayVengeance! But at what cost? Chaos and destruction further escalates as the drifter, Ray Lundgren comes face-to-face with The Claw and exacts his revenge, but Wendy, Joshua and Carmen99 are caught in the deadly crossfire. At the same time, V...

Naruto Box Set 05 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Fri 12-28-2007)

What They SayWith the final round of the Chunin Exam only a month away, Naruto receives some special training from Jiraiya, one of the three legendary Sannin, to summon and master the chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit within him. Can Naruto turn this d...

Samurai Champloo Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Fri 05-12-2006)

What They SayEvery plan is perfect. At least, until it meets Mugen, Jin and Fuu! Mugen runs into a couple of childhood friends and gets talked into a plan to raid a merchant boat on the stormy sea... Then, a man being chased by a ninja throws a bag into t...


Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #07
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 01-19-2006)

What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat...

Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)

What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de...

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-10-2006)

What They SayKeith and Rena embark on a new adventure to find the high Priestess that has been captured by the evil Dolfus. Dolfus, a demonic monster, holds her in his lair as he has his way with her. He waits for Rena to fall into his trap. The monst...

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-10-2006)

What They SayA new job falls into the lap of Keith, the Adventurer!!! A HOT piece of tail can be quite persuasive as Keith soon finds out. Lyons precious Lute was taken by a robber. The evil Duke is plotting to murder the royal family as he amuses himsel...


Saiyuki Reload Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Tue 08-14-2007)

What They SayOne day, Lirin meets two brothers who leave offerings at a small shrine hoping to see their late mother. That night, their mother appears before them and tells the overjoyed brothers to obtain Sanzo\'s scripture, which will bring her back to ...

Cat's Eye Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-21-2007)

What They SayRui, Hitomi and Ai are three beautiful sisters who spend their days running their cute cafe - but when night falls, the claws come out! The trio transforms into Cat\'s Eye, the super and sexy art thieves! But there\'s more than meets the eye:...

Fantastic Children Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Wed 05-23-2007)

What They SayWith Helga missing, in the hands of the GED Group, Thoma finds help from the last place he unexpected is his search. Meanwhile, the GED Group are desperately trying to catch their own runaway, Kirchner, who grows more dangerous the longer he...

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER & THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-23-2003)

Rankin/Bass Productions, who created all the most beloved animated holiday specials of the 1960s (along with a poor cartoon adaptation of LORD OF THE RINGS and a KING KONG television series), is long gone, but their properties live on via GoodTimes Home V...

Inconvenient DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-21-2006)

Sony wants you to know: HD for girls, too! Yep, in a recent series of ads, Sony is trying to hawk its line of admittedly very nice Bravia HD televisions by telling us that these TVs were made for both men and women to enjoy. That’s good news for ...

VAN HELSING on HD DVD, Samsung announces new firmware.
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-17-2006)

Disney Announces More Blu-ray Titles: FLIGHTPLAN, SKY HIGH, and THE WILD are all scheduled to be released as Blu-ray discs on November 21st. With most of the current HD DVD and Blu-ray discs being action and adventure films, it appears that Disney is ho...

New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)

This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo...


Lionsgate goes to THE RABBIT FACTORY
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-21-2006)

Lionsgate has optioned Larry Brown's novel THE RABBIT FACTORY. Ithaka Entertainment will produce the film.THE RABBIT FACTORY takes place in and around Memphis and features interconnecting story lines that explore a world of desperation and violence.That ...

"The Walking Dead: #33"
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 12-11-2006)

This 33rd issue of The Walking Dead has caused a small amount of controversy after selling out at Diamond, causing Image to print a second run slated for release shortly.  The interest stems not from merely selling out, but for its issue-long tor...

Apocalypto Now
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-14-2006)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS  James Horner’s music for the new Mel Gibson film, Apocalypto, an adventure drama about the decline of the Mayan Empire, is compellingly environmental and atmospheric, avoiding the kind of large, bombastic...

Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)

We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i...


Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS  When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by...

Look Ahead: Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-09-2007)

In last week’s thrilling DVD Shopping List column, we looked ahead to the major and intriguing genre theatrical and direct-to-DVD movie releases scheduled for the next 12 months. We ran out of room halfway through the list, so we pick it up here ...

Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)

Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ...

Uncle Ben Back in SPIDER-MAN 3
by News Editor (Sun 03-12-2006)

A few days ago, actor Cliff Robertson told the Palm Beach Post that he received a call to tell him his character, Uncle Ben, would return in SPIDER-MAN 3.Robertson will be back as the "ghostly personae of the murdered Ben Parker," when his part is shot th...


SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS - The Complete First Season
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-20-2005)

For all the Gen-Y readers out there, try and picture this: you’re a kid living in the early 1970s, getting your cartoon fix not from cable channels or after school shows made in conjunction with a toy line, but solely from Saturday morning network televis...

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...

Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)

I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co...

Which ZONE is Which?
by Don E. Peterson (Mon 11-14-2005)

To date, there have been three versions of The Twilight Zone on television, and all of them (except for Season 5 of the original series, which is due out in December) are currently available on DVD. All have similar packaging and few notations about what...


King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)

PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple...

Giant Soundtrack Poll Selects Graduate As Best And Ignores Film Scoring with the Rest
by Randall Larson (Mon 01-16-2006)

Simon and Garfunkel's "notorious score" for hit 60s film THE GRADUATE is still considered the best soundtrack in film history, according to a new poll taken by Giant magazine. The magazine's study, 50 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time, found the duo's soun...

It's shoppin' time!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-06-2005)

Well, with only 19 shopping days left until Xmas, I guess we shouldn't delay and get right to the list. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Buy this one for your sweet old Aunt Petunia: (O) FANTASTIC FOUR (Fox) Not quite the home run fans were hoping for, but this fun ...

Family Media Names Ten Most Violent Video Games
by News Editor (Tue 11-29-2005)

Family Media Guide has prepared a list of the Top 10 Most Violent Video Games released so far this year. Utilizing a proprietary audit process, the company's video game analysts capture and document instances of profanity, sex, violence, and substanc...


Box Office Report: Hogs rolls in the money.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-04-2007)

Disney’s Wild Hogs overtook the other biker this weekend and continued down that open road to box office success. The comedy shot into first with a very nice 38.0 mil opening debut. Wild Hogs (starring John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen...

DVD for make benefit Borat
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-06-2007)

I’ve been browsing through the box office lists lately, and I’m finding a few surprises in the rift between fact and perception. For example, Snakes on a Plane is commonly considered to be one of last year’s big failures. But did you...

23.5 Degrees: Bloodline--The Movie: Tomb Be or Not Tomb Be?
by Stella Maris (Sat 06-21-2008)

Having finally watched the review DVD of Bloodline--The Movie, I think I can now guess why the traditional complimentary promo copies of this film are as rare as hen’s teeth. Fundamentally, the ability to rewind and freeze-frame the action provides ...

Be ALONE In June
by Associate News Editor (Tue 05-13-2008)

On June 24th, Atari will release an updated & improved version of ALONE IN THE DARK.  Gamers will control Edward Carnby, the main character from the original ALONE IN THE DARK, on a journey through a dark and terrifying re-creation of N...


Mania's Top Maniacal Rumors: Let's Talk War Machines and Wonder Woman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)

It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarrod...

Justin Long Dragged to Raimi's HELL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)

Justin Long has signed on to star opposite Alison Lohman in Sam Raimi's supernatural thriller Drag Me to Hell, says the Hollywood Reporter. The Ghost House Pictures spec was penned by Sam and his brother Ivan with Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis and Josh Donen ...

Seven Join Cage in Herzog's BAD LIEUTENANT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)

Seven new additions have hopped aboard Werner Herzog's upcoming remake of the 1992 cult classic Bad Lieutenant, says The Hollywood Reporter. Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Jennifer Coolidge, Vondie Curtis Hall, Shawn Hatosy, Denzel Whitaker and Xzibit are join...

Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE...


Dragonball Z: Great Saiyaman: Gohan's Secret (Fri 03-01-2002)

What They SayI am Saiyaman! Afraid his classmates will recognize him as the “Gold Fighter”, Gohan goes to Bulma for help. Bulma uses her high-tech wizardry to design a retractable super-hero costume that Gohan can activate in an instant, allow...

Fencer of Minerva Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)

What They SayDiana, a spirited princess, flees her kingdom to join her true love - the sworn enemy of her royal house. But misfortune befalls her almost immediately, and she is captured by depraved slave traders! Will her prince arrive in time?The Review!...

Let\'s talk hentai (Mon 03-24-2003)

We\'ve got a new article up today from Curtis Tyrell that\'s simply entitled, \"NuTech: Nothing Wrong With Some Animated Bump & Grind.

Alison Lohman Rides to Raimi's HELL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-04-2008)

Alison Lohman (Big Fish, Matchstick Men) has replaced Ellen Page in Sam Raimi's upcoming supernatural thriller Drag Me To Hell, reports Variety. This comes a few days after Page had to drop out of the project due to a scheduling conflict with two other pr...


Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 02-27-2008)

  Uptight Nozomu Itoshiki, whose name literally means “hope despair”, is a salesman for a health food company and appears to live a very clean yet repressed life. His social interactions only lead to his extreme frustration and he di...

Smokin’ Aces
by Brian Thomas (Thu 04-19-2007)

Those who have been introduced to writer/director Joe Carnahan through his debut feature Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane know that the focus of his work is encapsulated in that title. His crime/action tales are highly influenced by Martin Scorsese (Goo...

300 and Captain America: Your Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-21-2007)

Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another sequential art escape, courtesy of Comicscape.  Last week’s column about the death of Captain America and the successful release of 300 at the movies garnered a respectable amount of mail &nd...

Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)

I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De...


Connelly, Bettany Are BORN into Thriller
by News Editor (Tue 06-12-2007)

Producers Guillermo del Toro, Lawrence Gordon and Lloyd Levin have set Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany to star in BORN. The psychological thriller centers on a couple who settle down in a seemingly idyllic English town to raise a family. Their perfec...

The Spider-Man Chronicles: The Art & Making of Spider-Man 3
by Tim Janson (Thu 07-05-2007)

Whenever there are big budget blockbuster films coming out you can bet that there will be an avalanche of media tie-in material from toys and clothing to calendars and books…A film like Spider-Man 3 is going to generate even more than the usual mas...

JUSTICE LEAGUE:NEW FRONTIER
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)

When Warner Brothers canceled “Justice League Unlimited” I wondered how long it would take for the League to return. It certainly didn’t take too long. Based on Darwyn Cooke's award-winning graphic novel, ‘Justice League ...

SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-17-2007)

With three Santa Clause films and Christmas with the Kranks under his belt, Tim Allen is sort of becoming the King of the Christmas film. Allen is one of those actors where there doesn’t seem to be a lot of middle ground…people either lo...


Wagging Tongues: Ten Questions with Gene Simmons
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-10-2007)

You think you know Gene Simmons. You know Kiss and the Demon with the extraordinary tongue, the actor, and the writer. Now, in his effort to enter every medium imaginable, Simmons has branched into comic book publishing with his IDW imprint, Sim...

Jablonsky's Island
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-28-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Jablonsky's latest score, for Michael Bay's sci-fi thriller THE ISLAND, is now available on Milan Records (M2-36132). The score opens with a tantalizing air of surging orchestra and choir, building a powerful resonance that is ...

PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)

PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS was a great idea. It gives readers a cliff notes version of the events leading to the COUNTDOWN crossover that precedes the INFINITE CRISIS miniseries. I realize that a prelude to a countdown sounds kind of ridiculous, but it'...

THE INCREDIBLE KUNG FU MISSION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-04-2002)

Crash Cinema has recently launched their Pagoda Films line, which will include remastered editions of titles in their martial arts film library, along with a lot of rediscovered gems like this semi-parody of SEVEN SAMURAI and DIRTY DOZEN type mission film...


Buffy's Golden Anniversary...? Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-02-2002)

It shouldn't be a surprise that the comic book tie-in series connected with one of genre television's greatest success stories is now reaching its golden anniversary issue. After all, the saga of the Vampire Slayer has amassed an enormous fan base over th...

DVD This Week: September 3
by John Thonen (Tue 09-03-2002)

VIDEO NEWSOne of the next big titles coming to home video will be this summer’s hit, MEN IN BLACK II. The current word on the DVD release is that it will be a 2-disc set. Disc one will feature the film in either anamorphic or full screen image along with ...

FUEGO / THE FEMALE: SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 08-19-2002)

From the folks at Something Weird comes a double feature that should be titled Sarli-mania. Fans, and not yet fans, of Isabel Sarli should be quick to snatch up this delectable duo dramatizing deceitful desires, one of which features saucy Sarli in full f...