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Nicolas Cage is a CRAZY DOG
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-13-2006)
Nicolas Cage has signed on to star in a cop action-thriller named Crazy Dog.Joe Rueben (The Forgotten) is set to direct the film which was penned by Henry Bean and Nick Kazan.The story involves a New York City cop who is responsible for the death of a fri... 'Son of the Mask' trailer
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-09-2004)
He's back and so is his crazy dog. This time there's an out-of-control baby in the mix too. Could it be...a trailer for 'Son of the Mask'? Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#10
by Megan Lavey (Tue 08-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayThe not-so-simple life of the tenants of Maison Ikkoku is sent reeling (yet again) after the latest Godai-related scandal hits the fan... a ho... 
EUREKA: Best in Faux
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-14-2008)
The larger story arcs continue to expand, slowly but surely, within this single story episode of Eureka. There is a bit of a continuity issue with this week’s story though. Everything starts with Carter entering the café and seeing a bev... Hakkenden, Legend of the Dog Warriors
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-09-2001)
What They SayDuring the war-torn feudal wars in Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces.
However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the... THE SHAGGY DOG
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-10-2006)
Not to damn it with faint praise, but THE SHAGGY DOG is never unpleasant it's agreeable and once in awhile, it has an actually hilarious sight gag. The movie's problem, such as it is, isn't that it's a remake, but rather than its updated elements crib fr... Alive Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 08-30-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tadashi Kawashima / AdachitokaTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:Anastasia MorenoWhat They SaySUICIDE VIRUS
A strange virus is making its way around the globe, causing its victims to commit suicide "and becoming a letha... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi Mick Translated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayAmane's not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she's become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fello... Crazy Taxi
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 07-16-2002)
Just for once I want to sit down and enjoy a game for its originality and stimulating gameplay. Apparently, that is too much to ask of games today. Granted, it's tough to make something unique nowadays, and you'd think that it's easy to critic... By the Numbers: The FRIDAY THE 13th Films
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 04-26-2002)
While watching the latest installment in the FRIDAY THE 13th series, JASON X, we couldn't help but notice that the characters kept claiming that notorious slasher, killer, and general ne'er-do-well Jason Voorhees had claimed "over 200" victims during the ... David Ellis: What happened with Dylan Dog? (Thu 05-15-2008)
On the set of David R. Ellis' new movie Final Destination 4, ShockTillYouDrop.com had a chance to ask Ellis about Dead of Night, a movie based on the Italian comic book by Tiziano Sclavi Dylan Dog, that he was supposed to direct and now is instead in the ...Disney to re-re-remake SHAGGY DOG
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-15-2002)
Continuing its recent practice of looking to its own past for films to make, the Disney is beginning work on a remake of 1959's talking dog comedy, THE SHAGGY DOG. This comes only eight years after it remade the film in 1994 for television. The film tells... Xingu Films acquires A DOG CALLED GRK
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)
Trudie Styler has acquired the rights to Joshua Doder's children's book trilogy, GRK, for her Xingu Films production company.In the books, which have been compared to the Tin-Tin comics series, a dog teams with 12-year-old Tim Malt to fight an evil dictat... Her Majesty's Dog Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayThe kingon curse is broken " and Hyoue's powers are out of control! Heartbroken, he returns to the village where it all began "unleashing a flo... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 06-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayFearing that his feelings will only lead to misery, Hyoue keeps his distance from Amane, leaving her confused... and open to a more aggressive cl... CRAZY TAXI 3: HIGH ROLLER
by James Stevenson (Sat 08-10-2002)
One of my favorite games from the Dreamcast age was the original CRAZY TAXI. The arcade version sucked quite a few quarters in, as it was a blast to play, and what was better than not having to pay each time you want to play? The addictive factor&nbs... How To Survive A Crazy Hollywood Mother
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 01-15-2007)
Having lived in LA for a year now, I’ve been privileged enough to observe the sudden influx and idiocy of Hollywood motherhood. It seems as if every star with a vagina wants to have a baby pass through it. If they’re too old for it, they&rs... Her Majesty's Dog Vol.#08
by Ben Leary (Mon 09-01-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Mick TakeuchiTranslated by: Christine SchillingAdapted by: Mallory ReavesWhat They SayAt least one Kamori family enemy has been revealed, but Amane\'s and Hyoue\'s troubles are far from over. Forces from all sides are closin... Naughty Dog/Sony JAK II Media Day
by James Stevenson (Tue 04-01-2003)
Sony recently invited Cinescape out to Naughty Dog's Studios in Santa Monica to check out Naughty Dog's newest title, the sequel to JAK AND DAXTER, currently titled JAK II. One walk into the office revealed tons of Crash Bandicoot and Jak toys and promoti... I-CYBIE Robot Dog
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 02-01-2002)
I wanted a robot—always have. My girlfriend wanted a dog—has for years. And living in New York City, where space is at almost as much of a premium as time, it made perfect sense: why not buy one of those newfangled robot dogs? No need to walk it, no need ... DOG SOLDIERS
by Jason Henderson (Fri 05-10-2002)
DOG SOLDIERS is a British horror-action film in which a small cadre of soldiers go in the woods and wind up staving off a hungry wave of giant wolves while the men bleed and fight from inside an isolated and vulnerable house. They count their ammunition e... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayHyoue Inugami might seem like your typical teenage hunk, but he\'s a lot older than he looks - 500 years older, to be exact. Long before he became Amane\'s loyal guardian, ... Bounty Dog
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayIn the future, mankind has colonized the bleak expanses of the moon. Cities now stand proudly where there was once only desolation and emptiness. But there are alien forces that do not want mankind to succeed and only one man can stop them. ... Munroe, Rosenberg talk 'Dead of Night' (aka Dylan Dog) (Wed 07-16-2008)
Screen Daily takes an in-depth look at the new 'Dead of Night' movie, based on the 'Dylan Dog' comics. Here's an excerpt: The new film is a strictly Hollywood affair, produced by Platinum and Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park Entertainment. Going under the...Crazy Taxi (Tue 08-06-2002)
Plot: Based on the popular computer and video game, which allows the player to take a crazed taxi ride through San Francisco.Players: TBDDirector: Richard Donner (tentative)Status: DevelopingLatest Rumors: Richard Donner likes the game so much, he is cons...Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... Bruno collared for ALPHA DOG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-26-2004)
Bruce Willis (SIN CITY) is being added to the cast of ALPHA DOG, the drama that's in development at New Line Cinema. Willis will play the father of the main character in the film who will be played by THE GIRL NEXT DOOR's Emile Hirsch. Based on true event... Cast for ALPHA DOG grows
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
Dominique Swain (LOLITA), Ben Foster (THE PUNISHER), Vincent Kartheiser (ANGEL), Sean Hatosy (JOHN Q), Vincent Laresca (EMPIRE), Shera Danese and David Thornton are all in discussions to join the growing cast of ALPHA DOG, Nick Cassavetes new film. They w... Going CATWOMAN crazy
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-19-2004)
It's the season of the summer blockbuster and that means one for-sure thing for the stars of these pictures: promote the hell out of them on late night television talk shows. This week we've got Halle Berry jumping all over Manhattan to plug her latest cr... Two more pooched for SHAGGY DOG
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-12-2004)
Danny Glover (SAW, LETHAL WEAPON) and former late night talk show host Craig Kilborn have joined the cast of Disney's THE SHAGGY DOG. Glover will play the district attorney who is the boss of Tim Allen's hairy character while Kilborn plays Allen's neighbo... Dog of Flanders
by Abood Rabbat (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Pioneer Rating: F
But lets talk about the good stuff first. The story of The Dog of Flanders is based on the 19th Century novel by Ouida. Its animation style is, however, based completely on the the World Masterpiece Theater televis... CRAZY AS HELL
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-27-2002)
CRAZY AS HELL wastes no time in letting us know that things aren't quite right in the world of Dr. Ty Adams (Michael Beach). The renowned psychiatrist watches with alarm as blood pools out from under his bed and then wakes in his chair with a start. Howe... Richard Donner: CRAZY TAXI Plans
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
Richard Donner is only just beginning to determine how he will bring the CRAZY TAXI video game to the big screen as a feature film. While talking to Fred Topol at About.com's Action-Adventure Movies page, Donner spoke of the project's plans, saying, "We'r... Brandon Routh as Dylan Dog? (Tue 10-09-2007)
Rich Johnston has dug up a page from September's Strip Art Features (or SAF) catalog which sports some pretty interesting casting news: 'Superman Returns' star Brandon Routh is allegedly signed to play European fan fave character Dylan Dog in a 'Dead of N...Boop!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-02-2007)
This week we’re featuring Betty Boop, the indirect inspiration for most of the female characters in anime. You can find some samples of Betty’s work on YouTube.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Betty Boop (who was a dog in her first ap... Innocent W: Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 09-16-2006)
People who practise Wicca for purposes other than shocking their Christian parents are often annoyed with some of the stereotypes and misconceptions coupled with their faith. Unfortunately, a lot of those misconceptions come from well-meaning, striving w... Davis deciding to do DOG
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-15-2004)
Kristin Davis, the actress who played flighty Charlotte York for six seasons on SEX IN THE CITY, is in talks to star opposite Tim Allen in the remake of THE SHAGGY DOG. If her contract goes through the brunette would play the wife of Allen's character in ... Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)
Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ... Top 10 Worst Shows That Need a Remake
by Rich Kuras (Thu 05-22-2008)
With remade versions of Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider enjoying great popularity and a big screen A-Team movie in the hopper, it appears there’s still a public demand for cheesy TV entertainment. With that in mind, we present our list of clas... Sugar Milk Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Wed 05-14-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jaryu DokuroTranslated by:Matthew JohnsonAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say\"For as long as we could remember, we had always been together. So it seemed only natural to assume it would last forever... But it might actually be by my f... Skyscrapers of Oz Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Somei Yoshino/Takaura RohTranslated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:What They SayFrom tailing your spouse to walking your dog - no job is too small!
Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi are drop-dead gorgeous "Handymen", as they prefer ... TV Wasteland: Legend of the Seeker
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-03-2008)
Fantasy storytelling comes in many flavors; there’s the deep story laced with commentary of the Tolken books, and there’s a more pulp style of story that focuses more on familiar themes and action. Terry Goodkind’s extremely popu... Bird? Plane? Dog. Alan Burnett Talks Krypto
by Jim Harvey (Wed 03-30-2005)
Once, in a simpler time, he was just the pet dog of a little boy named Kal-el. Add a rocket, a yellow sun, and a hefty dose of fate, and starting Monday on Cartoon Network, he's Krypto the Superdog, star of his own animated series, and, audience acceptanc... Brandon Routh on 'Dylan Dog', 'Man of Steel' and 'Justice League' (Thu 04-24-2008)
Collider.com posted two insightful video interviews with actor Brandon Routh. The first is largely about his new movie 'Lie to Me' but the also coaxed some info out of him about his upcoming comic-based projects. Routh revealed that he next expects to fi...Tim Story "Going Crazy" on 'Fantastic Four 2' (Mon 07-10-2006)
Tim Story writes from his MySpace blog: "I've been going crazy prepping this thing. Just got back from Vancouver, which is of course where we will be filming the movie, and things are shaping up. It's the hard part of the phase where I have to make the .....Hurry and Enter the Dog Show USA Art Contest at World Famous Comics (Thu 01-19-2006)
Create an illustration of your favorite comic book, comic strip, movie or TV canine and you could win a PlayStation2, Grand Turismo 4, Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on DVD and more! This art contest is at the World Famous Comics website and ends Ja...'Dylan Dog' unleashed as a CG thriller
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-15-2004)
Platinum Studios and Relativity Management have teamed with Vancouver's the Shop Animation Studios to develop and co-produce "Dylan Dog: The Fourth Kingdom," based on an Italian comic book series.
Platinum and Relativity bill the feature as the first C... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... Brandon Routh on 'Dylan Dog' and 'Man of Steel' (Wed 04-30-2008)
In an extensive Q&A with Coming Soon actor Brandon Routh talks about plans to return to the cape and tights in 'Superman: The Man of Steel' and touched on the other comic book icon he's bringing to life: 'Dylan Dog'. "I expect that we'll be work...Thomas Jane likes 'The Punisher' as "a crazy vigilante" (Wed 12-13-2006)
"Then they kind of pointed out to me -- sent me some of the books -- that he wasn't really a superhero," actor Thomas Jane said of his big-screen comic book alter ego, 'The Punisher'. "He's more like a crazy vigilante. I like that, I was intrigued by that...Rintindumb - Lucky Luke's dog scores his own cartoon deal (Wed 04-18-2007)
Rintindumb, the "stupidest dog in the world," has left the side of Lucky Luke for greener, animated pastures with an international animation dealHugh Jackman says fans will go crazy 'Wolverine' script (Mon 11-06-2006)
"We just now have a final script, final draft from David Benioff, which I absolutely love. I know the fans are going to go crazy for it. It's just fantastic," gushes Hugh Jackman of the 'Wolverine' movie, which he's producing and starring in. "Benioff is ...CRAZY EIGHTS
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-18-2008)
Crazy Eights is the moodier piece in this year’s After Dark Horrorfest collection. It plays on setting a pace and keeping it up until its final moments. It delivers a great ghost story that asks the question: is it easier to choose guilt o... Lee Will Voice DOG
by News Editor (Wed 04-26-2006)
Spyglass Entertainment and Walt Disney Pictures have set Jason Lee to voice the title character for the big screen adaptation of UNDERDOG.The film is based on the classic 1960s cartoon. In the series, a humble dog named Shoeshine Boy became the superheroi... Her Majesty\'s Dog Preview now Online (Tue 08-09-2005)
The folks over at GoComi.com now have their manga viewer up and running with its first preview-- Her Majesty\'s Dog. Some new previews are due in the next couple of of weeks of some of their first launch series due later this year.Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-24-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Mallory ReavesWhat They SaySomeone from Amane\'s village is out to ruin the young shamaness\'s life! Framed for a crime they didn\'t commit, Amane and Hyoue return to th... Dog Days With Inu-Yasha (Mon 08-21-2006)
With our recent move, there haven't been a lot of contests running of manga that have been coming in that we have duplicates of. To help correct that, we want to get them rolling again with some new contests...Downey joins SHAGGY DOG cast
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-24-2004)
Robert Downey Jr. has joined the cast of THE SHAGGY DOG where he'll play a yuppie businessman. Downey's character owns a company where medical research is being conducted into an anti-aging formula. If the firm is successful, they will have created a drug... Kanpai! (aka: Kimi no Unaji ni Kanpai!) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 09-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki Murakami Translated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayYamada Shintaro is training to become a monster guardian--his job is to protect the monsters from harm. But when he meets Nao, a girl from his middle schoo... C2F Smash Hulk-dog and Sam Neill Rumors!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-13-2002)
They say no news
is good news... Well, there's some bad news floating around that Comics2Film
has discovered is not news at all.
For weeks, Hulk
anticipation has been marred by rumors of "Hulk dogs", the most recent
of which claimed that ... SAHARA's Writers to Adapt DOG
by News Editor (Wed 04-27-2005)
Platinum Studios has hired SAHARA's writers Joshua Oppenheimer and Tom Donnelly to write DEAD OF NIGHT, which will be based on the Italian comic series DYLAN DOG and inspired by events in two DYLAN DOG graphic novels.The graphic novels centers on an ex-co... Kevin Munroe to direct 'Dylan Dog' (Sun 04-06-2008)
Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that 'TMNT' director Kevin Munroe has signed on to direct the long-gestating 'Dylan Dog' movie. Munore had previously been attached to the 'Gatchaman' film, that was to be produced by Imagi, the people behind the awesome Tu...X2 Set Pic: Mutant Dog On The Team?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-02-2002)
Sworn to protect
a world that pets and adores him, Licorice the mutant dog has been trained by
Professor X to use his special gifts to help underprivileged New York City
youngsters!
Does this photo
from the set of X-Men 2 depict a new, happy-meal fri... GROO & RUFFERTO
by Jason Henderson (Wed 08-23-2000)
I’m not sure there`s any comic that brings me more giddy joy than Sergio Aragones` Groo. Groo, that relentless and phenomenally stupid Conan-like barbarian who hacks his way through the vaguely Hyperborean paper dreams of Aragones, is like Godzilla. His c... Harlan Ellison: Writer on the Edge of Forever
by Edward Gross (Mon 03-13-2000)
A couple of years ago, Harlan Ellison was preparing to finally tell his side of the `City on the Edge of Forever` story, to set the record straight about his involvement with STAR TREK and his working `relationship` with series creator Gene Roddenberry. W... FELL #1
by Al Brown (Fri 09-09-2005)
Warren Ellis thinks comic books cost too much. (I think Mad Dog costs too much, but no one asks me.) The mighty Ellis, creator of such kickass comics as TRANSMETROPOLITAN, AUTHORITY and PLANETARY, believes that the difference between $2 and $3 is the diff... Dog of Flanders
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-07-2000)
What They SaySet in 19th-century Belgium, this classic tale, based on the Flemish novel by Oui\'da, celebrates the affectionate bond between an innocent boy and his faithful dog. The stunning animation, a masterful combination of traditional and computer-... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Duck Prince Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Morinaga AiTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayReiichi is the quintessential nerd: thick glasses, coarse and unkempt hair, short, fat and ugly. His classmates constantly make fun of him, and h... DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)
Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am... A Brief Hello and a Sad Farewell
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 03-01-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It has been a sad week here in the wasteland; writer and former Vidiocy scribe John Thonen has passed on. I had the pleasure of knowing John and I can't express how great the man was. It was damn awes... DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-06-2001)
Hollywood has gotten a bad rap from the so-called legitimate critics that populate Starbucks and Coyote Wolf type establishments with their J. Crew and Gap styles. But who cares what comes out of their minority mouths! Just look at the box office receipts... School Rumble OVA: Extra Class
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-13-2008)
What They SayNew faces and old faves pepper this random assortment of odds and ends, a behind-the-scenes peek at the first season of School Rumble! And you simply won\'t believe the absurd antics that got left out the first time around... (Though crazy do... ADV Films Announces November 14 Releases (Fri 09-22-2006)
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 2 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-22-2006)
What They SayYou're never far from insanity when you visit the Tokino Bathhouse. A charmed sword might fall into the wrong hands. You might get squashed by a giant, drunk dog. A manga-addicted cyborg might tell you that the world is about to come to an... Madame X: Mie Hama Bond's Bride, Kong's Consort, & Godzilla's Girl-on-the-Run
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Thu 11-30-2000)
At 52, Mie Hama is still an incredibly sexy woman. The former `Bond girl` arrived for our interview wearing a tight leather miniskirt, and she appeared remarkably youthful for a woman whom most American viewers have not seen for 30 years. Nevertheless, sh... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayBy necessity Amane Kamori lives a life of secrecy. The only ones who know the truth about her powers and Hyoue\'s true form are her best friend Takako and her cou... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... Swoper Reigns Supreme...
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-30-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked you to vote for the worst direction SMALLVILLE could take based on reader suggestions, and boy was there a response. Many of you wondered if I knew of any show besides SMALLVILLE and conjectured that if I did it wa... A Wasteland April Fools!
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 04-01-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers. First off I'd like to thank all of you for your wonderful letters, advice, and the dead rat. As you'll no doubt notice there have been a few changes to TV Wasteland since last week; first of all, my spelling is a little better, and ... Feedback rises to the challenge of being a real-life superhero
by Laura Ellison (Mon 04-30-2007)
When thinking of reality TV competition shows, usually the first images that come to mind are of back-stabbing, sniping contestants who will do anything to destroy their opponents and win the money. That is why the Sci-Fi channel's "Who Wants to Be a Su... The Nutty Producer Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 12-28-2001)
Aside from his duties as writer/producer of the new CGI animated fest JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, Steve Oedekerk has been keeping busy recently with projects such as next year's comedy Juwanna Mann, retooling 1997's Santa VS. the Snowman into an Imax film,... November 25 December 1: BIRDS OF PREY Crashes
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-25-2002)
Hey, I know you guys are all upset about all this talk about the WB shooting down BIRDS OF PREY.As of this column's writing, the WB hasn't officially cancelled BIRDS OF PREY, but it hasn't extended the series order beyond the original 13 either.Here's why... Olympic Glory
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-09-2004)
There are few events that can be said to be among television's dependable heavyweights, shows that are practically guaranteed to draw in tens of millions of eyeballs. The Academy Awards. The Grammys. The latest episode of Fox's WHEN HOUSEHOLD PETS GO BAD.... ADV Announces 11/21 Releases (Tue 09-26-2006)
HOUSTON, September 26, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce two exciting titles hitting the streets on November 21, including the second installment of Comic Party Revolution and the Samura...Cowboy Bebop Perfect Collection
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Going into this set, I admit I had never actually seen any of Bebop at all; I'd only ever heard comments (mostly good) from others here. But it seemed like a show I'd like, so I bit the bullet and dived straight in, ordering the set. And all I ... Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such... Hyper Police Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MEETranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayIn a future rife with crime, humans are an endangered species - and monsters have taken over! It's up to the Police Company to keep the peace. Natsuki is a cat girl who uses ma... Azumanga Daioh Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayIt\'s fall, and that means festivals! Yukari and Minamo\'s life-long rivalry shifts into high gear as their students square off in a winner-take-all, school-wide sports contest. Later, even more madness is unleashed when the culture fest brin... 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... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... BikerBot (aka Jab)
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 09-17-2006)
Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight.
Our interviewee today is Heromorph Webmaster BikerBot (aka Jab at C2F).
Comics2Film (C2F):
How did you get into comic book photomanips?
BikerBot (BB):
I've always been into comic books, and I us... C2F Shop - New for Tuesday, August 10
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-10-2004)
Whoever loses, DVD buyers win because there's a new, collectors' edition DVD for 'Predator' in the C2F shop today, just in time for the showdown on the big screen. Of course, one of the year's hottest movie heroes had only one objective. Watch it happen i... Yellow Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Tue 05-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Studio CutieAdapted by:What They SayA routine drug bust is all in a day\'s work for Taki and Goh. When a dead doctor turns up at the scene of the crime, these veteran \"snatcher\" partners are sudden... Worst Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takahashi HiroshiTranslated by:Namoi Kokubo and Steven HoffmanAdapted by:What They SayWho wants to be the tough guy at school?
Well that's what the bad boys of Suzuran High School are going to find out at the Freshman's Battle... Inubaka Vol.#02
by Ben Leary (Wed 06-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yukiya SakuragiTranslated by:Hidemi HacitoriAdapted by:Ian Reid and John WerryWhat They SayThe pressure is on for Suguri to make at least one sale during her training at the pet shop. She\'s been all over town with Noa, the st... Paniponi Dash! Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Mon 06-30-2008)
What They SayWhen the girls discover that No. 6 seems to have a secret crush, they'll stop at nothing to discover who he - or she - is. But how to find her beloved's identity? Coerce Becky into helping them! (Little does the 11-year old teacher know how d... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #4
by Jared Wietbrock (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Let's get the technical review out of the way: Cowboy Bebop is a gorgeous show with a gorgeous transfer, resulting in a gorgeous disc. The only problem with the video is some slight rainbowing. The audio is crystal clear and the animated menus ... Anime Expo - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 06-01-2001)
Staff Reporter: Andrew Tei
Opening Ceremonies
Pioneer
TRSI
Media Blasters
Kikuko Inoue Press Panel
ADV Films
Bandai Entertainment
Viz
Synch Point
AnimEigo
Central Park Media
Tokyopop
Hi... Yen Plus Vol. #01
by Ben Leary (Sat 08-23-2008)
Yen Press is a publisher that's hard for a manga fan not to take notice of. Their lineup is small but diverse, their presentation is excellent, and they've even earned themselves prestige points by putting out With the Light and rescuing One Thousand and ... LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD
by Brian Thomas (Wed 06-27-2007)
In the weeks leading up to the first Die Hard movie in twelve years, star Bruce Willis has been interviewed just about everywhere (including Second Life), saying that Live Free or Die Hard is the best film in the revered action franchise since the first o... Anime Expo - Complete Report
by Andrew Tei (Mon 07-09-2001)
Opening Ceremonies
Pioneer
TRSI
Media Blasters
Kikuko Inoue Press Panel
ADV Films
Bandai Entertainment
Viz
Synch Point
AnimEigo
Central Park Media
Tokyopop
Hi everyone! Quick report until the show gets going in an hour. The opening ceremonies o... Martin and John Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 10-31-2008)
There’s a man named Martin and there’s a man named John. And there’s another man named Martin and another named John. And then… there’s another man named Martin and another named John. Creative TalentWriter... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Don't Mention Kolchak
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-26-2005)
Well, what do y'all think?Summer's over, most of the new genre shows have hit the airwaves (INVASION, THRESHOLD, SUPERNATURAL, SURFACE), Sci-Fi Friday takes a breather until January (thanks so much for that cliffhanger, Ron Moore, you bastard), and we fin... Mousecartoon DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-17-2004)
With the release of their new direct-to-DVD animated feature THREE MUSKETEERS (see spotlight below), Disney introduces their new standard menu designs for their new DVDs. Using the imaginative (and copyrightable) terms "FastPlay" and "EasyFind", these men... The 10 Best Sci-Fi Films Never Made
by David Wong (Sat 11-22-2008)
So the news came out that the Half Life movie directed by Quentin Tarantino is destined to join the list of the greatest science fiction movies that were never actually filmed. It has damned good company ...
10. The "Real" Alien 3
The... Why is this Chicken dancing?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-05-2005)
Central Park Media has begun offering downloadable content for iPod, so now you can get trailers and even full episodes of selected series and watch them on your video iPod. Okay, so I have mixed feelings about the whole handheld video deal. On the one ha... Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... Universal B-horrors
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-19-2006)
I received a special invitation in my mailbox this week. It's not exactly on topic as concerns DVDs, but it might pertain to DVD recorders or more specifically, the new HD format recorders - and material you can collect for same. Anyway, it gives me a ch... Bring a Friend
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 09-06-2006)
It's a common exclamation. You're settled on the couch watching an anime masterpiece like "Grave of the Fireflies", and your parents or your roommate or your dog walks in and says, "Hey, isn't this like that Pokemon thing?" If Grave of the Fireflies' viv... 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... Brooke Shields drives Green Lantern crazy in 'New Frontier'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-14-2008)
Brooke Shields has a secret.
The star of NBC's new primetime drama 'Lipstick Jungle' is harboring a guilty little desire that is just waiting for an opportunity to be released: Brooke Shields wants to be a super hero.
"I'm so drawn to the concept... Hakkenden, Legend of the Dog Warriors
by Morton Lane (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Technical Overview
I will not cover too much on the technical side of things, because I am not an expert of anime production. However, I will say that if you purchase this DVD set for eye candy purposes, you may be utterly disappointed. This s... Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 03-08-2007)
Plot:
Your job is to pick up passengers then deliver them to their desired areas, and the quicker you do it the more money you make. The game also takes place in a New York styled city.
Platform:
PSP
Company:
Sega
Status:
In Development
Latest R... Anderson to go Crazy for Paramount
by News Editor (Mon 04-11-2005)
Brad Anderson is in negotiations to direct a remake of George A. Romero's "The Crazies" for Paramount Pictures. The story centers on a Pennsylvania town where the military attempts to contain a killer man-made virus.THE AMITYVILLE HORROR'S Scott Kosar wil... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-07-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeuchi MickTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayHyoue Inugami is a powerful Koma-Oni - so powerful, in fact, that a spell of binding has been put on him! Hyoue can only remain Amane\'s guardian providing he never says... Crazy for 'Psycho' (Mon 11-14-2005)
Chris Morgan, who penned Universal's upcoming tentpole "Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift," has been tapped by the studio to adapt comicbook "The Psycho." Series, created by Dan Bereton and James Hudnall, is about a world where individuals attain superpowers ...THE COMPLETE WEIRD CARTOONS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
Johnny Legend has been many things in his checkered career. Some know him as an actor (BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR), while others may think of him as a rockabilly singer or wrestling manager. Nevertheless, I’ll always consider his work as a film preservatio... Her Majesty's Dog Vol. #10
by Ben Leary (Thu 10-09-2008)
What They SayDespite Hyoue's protests, Amane begins the ceremony to become head of the Kamori family... but things spiral quickly out of control when Zakuro intervenes, and the identity of the one behind all their troubles is finally revealed! Painful mem... HULK bites dog
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-10-2003)
It looks like there's going to be a lot of aspirin swallowed by Universal Pictures execs today. First there was the image of the Hulk and Betty Ross appearing on Ain't It Cool News earlier today, and now the Australian website Dark Horizons has followed ... Maori concerns dog SAMURAI
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-13-2003)
THE LAST SAMURAI, currently in production in New Zealand, has found itself the center of a controversy about the use of Mt. Taranaki in the film. Maori are said to have a special relationship with the mountain. The issue of appropriate recognition to the ... 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... Simon west to direct CRAZY LOVE
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)
According to Variety, Simon West will direct CRAZY LOVE, a true crime adventure.The script, being written by Geoffrey and Marcia Blake, revolves around a surfer girl who takes up with a drug smuggler and agrees to bring millions of dollars into Pakistan, ... Donner Climbing Into CRAZY TAXI
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-02-2001)
Richard Donner looks to be setting up a big screen version of Sega's CRAZY TAXI video game, with plans to direct as well as produce.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the game's movie rights had been previously acquired by Goodman/Rosen Prods. G/R then ... Dog of Flanders
by Bill Hunsicker (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!I learned a valuable lesson from this disc. After renting the subtitled VHS version of this wonderful film, I rushed out to order the DVD version. Valuable lesson: make sure you know what you are ordering. This disc did not meet expectations. M... 'Sky Captain' avoids dog fight with 'Spidey 2' (Thu 04-22-2004)
'Sky Captain,' which first-time director Kerry Conran shot with his actors performing in front of green screens with elaborate special effects added in postproduction, had been scheduled to open a week before Sony Pictures' 'Spider-Man 2,' which was origi...Mindfire takes on CRAZY TAXI
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-06-2002)
With Richard Donner's the departure from the film version of the driving game CRAZY TAXI, Mindfire Entertainment has stepped in to bring the wildly kinetic game to the big screen. For over a year, Donner (SUPERMAN, LETHAL WEAPON) has been attached to the ... Ultimate SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP goes team-up crazy
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-23-2002)
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP will go on a month long hiatus this May in favor of the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL, a project writer Brian Michael Bendis says has been in development for six months and is "an all-new star-studded Spidey story like you've nev... Crazy Taxi - The Movie
by James Stevenson (Mon 07-02-2001)
Sega of America announced today that Goodman/Rosen Productions has acquired the rights to make a movie based on the CRAZY TAXI series of videogames. Producer/Director Richard Donner will direct the movie. CRAZY TAXI was one of Sega's top hits ... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... Big Chow Fun!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-24-2004)
One of the main reasons why fans are so excited to see one of their favorite TV series seasoned on DVD is that this is the only way they’d ever get to see these shows uncut and uninterrupted, with no network "bugs" or promos hogging the lower frame, and n... Samurais & Dollar Discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
A few weeks ago I told you that I found a DVD in my raisin bran. Well, on a recent trip to my neighborhood Save-A-Lot store, a display of videos caught my eye. In among the cheap fishing and sports bloopers were stacks of DVDs in simple cardboard packagin... Enter November
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-03-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Boy isn't it great to be in November again? The leaves are still falling, the temperature is just breaking from nippy to horrid and the dearth of high quality horror films on television is expected gi... DVD Reloaded!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
For years, The Video Beat (www.thevideobeat.com) has been providing rare '50s and '60s era videos to fans and collectors, and they now join the List with their own high quality DVD-R titles that include menus and specially selected extras.SPOTLIGHT OF THE... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... Remembering YAMATO's Musical Legacy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-18-2006)
On March 21st, 2006, Japanese composer Hiroshi Miyagawa died of heart failure at the age of 75. Best known outside of Japan for his sumptuous and award-winning scores for the lavish anime series, SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO (Uchû Senkan Yamato, 1974), Miyagaw... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... Season Premieres and Acne
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-22-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Looks like the season premieres are descending upon us like acne on an adolescent's face, and it is now time to pick the shows we will and will not watch this year. We can now take a reprieve from the... JACKIE BROWN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 08-20-2002)
Quentin Tarantino’s junior effort didn’t bring in the box office like PULP FICTION, nor did it spawn an insufferable movement of incessant quoting that had many a film hipster getting a well-deserved punch in the face, but it did provoke a declaration fro... The Undersea World of Bill Murray
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-10-2005)
Giveaway time! That's right, this week we not only have a giveaway going on in the Anime Avalanche column, but another one over here in DVD Shopping List! In honor of the only Friday the 13th of 2005 this week, we've got 2 copies of ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13... Krueger vs. Voorhees
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-13-2004)
Drat! In my list of seasoning-worthy TV series in last week’s column, I forgot to include the ultra-strange ‘60s Japanese science fiction series ULTRA Q, which has never been released in the USA. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKNot since Godzilla and King Kong faced... Hakkenden Collection Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayDuring the war-torn feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the ... Where's that clown fish?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-04-2003)
This week I found in my mailbox a new issue of Alternative Cinema, the house organ of the EI Cinema label that covers independent low-budget filmmaking (highlighted by articles on their own releases). The issue reminds me that EI has been around for ten y... GET FUZZY got sold
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-26-2003)
Sony Pictures-based Sprocketdyne Entertainment (led by STUART LITTLE director Rob Minkoff) has bought the film rights to GET FUZZY, Darby Conley's comic strip. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME helmer Kirk Wise is attached to direct the movie which will be a bl... Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 07-01-2000)
Besides his numerous film scores, Elfman has also contributed bits and pieces for other films. He contributed songs to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, GHOSTBUSTERS II, LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, SCREAM 2, and wrote the theme for SHRUNKEN HEADS (... THE FAMILY MAN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
There is a certain kind of film that holds your attention for the duration of its running time, that amuses and entertains, that makes you think you’re watching something pretty decent—and then it ends and you realize it sucks. Universal’s new Christmas-t... VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...Nowhere Man: The Complete Series
by John Sinnott (Fri 10-06-2006)
In 1995 the young UPN network was looking to add some strong shows to its lineup. Attempting to cash in on the X-FILES phenomenon that was happening over at Fox, they gave the green light to a show that was created by Lawrence Hertzog: NOWHERE MAN. Conc... JOHNNY FIRECLOUD / BUMMER!
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 03-13-2002)
Revenge crazed Indians and pathetic rockers, two great tastes that taste great together? Well, no, but for David F. Friedman completists, Something Weird Video has joined together two films from the legendary producer’s ’70s period that boast something so... MISSION TO MARS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-09-2000)
It`s incredible that Walter Hill would take his name off of SUPERNOVA and Brian DePalma would leave his name on MISSION TO MARS. Although M2M arrives in theatres without the pre-release baggage warning of imminent disaster, it is actually a far bigger dis... Fox chief talks DAREDEVIL reboot
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
IESB.net got 20th Century Fox co-chairman Tom Rothman to divulge info about the recently rumored 'Daredevil' reboot. Rothman says the studio is serious about doing another movie featuring Marvel's man without fear, and they're going to be doing it "s... Hyper Police Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-24-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MEETranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayWhile chasing down a bounty, Natsuki finds herself in an all-male bathhouse... with explosive results! Meanwhile, Sakura places a bounty on the head of Sakunoshin, a time-displ... The Race is On
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 07-14-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! I hate to start the column off with an angry, bloodshot eyes, clenched teeth, gnarled paws, ears flat against the side of head, and finger waving attitude, but I've been informed by a reader, oddly enough named M E (but not me, you ... 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... A Question of Taste
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-31-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape adventure! Last week’s column about the comic book industry’s slow progression towards mainstream culture garnered very little mail. But, of the couple of letters ... November 11 November 17: NOW Gets it Wrong
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-11-2002)
I never thought I'd say this but I've got a big problem with the National Organization for Women.Does that make me a traitor to my gender? Just wondering.Here's the deal: NOW just released its 2002 Feminist Primetime Report, which examines the programming... July 15 July 21: Emmy Prognosticating
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-15-2002)
So, the Emmy nominations will be revealed this week.I was going to write this big column, making predictions about what shows and performances will be recognized, but I decided to skip it.I'm usually disappointed by the nominations (no shocking revelation... 888 Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 09-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kuwata NorikoTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SaySo you want to run your own detective agency, eh? Take it from Hisago, the manager of the Suehiro detective agency, it\'s not easy. Firstly with no clientele t... Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 11-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki Jun (Character designs by: Yokota Mamoru)Translated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayMAD MONKS, STRANGE WEATHER, AND A QUESTIONABLE PROPOSAL...
Louie is beginning to take his sorcery work seriousl... Takashi Miike Box Set!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-23-2003)
The publication of my book VideoHound’s DRAGON: ASIAN ACTION & CULT FLICKS (Plug that book enough, Brian?)(Are there any left in the warehouse?) has led to one of my favorite DVD labels asking me to contribute some audio commentary tracks to upcoming ... I AM LEGEND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-14-2007)
The newest screen adaptation of Richard Matheson’s influential novel I Am Legend suffers from near-schizophrenia. After director Francis Lawrence and screenplay adapters Mark Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman (Goldsman is also one of the producers) set... Call Of Pain!
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-02-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where just like clockwork you can sit down and enjoy it at the same time every week. Anyways everything seems a little slow compared to last week or even next week, but it also seems we are getting a bit of a pre-summer rush ... Maison Ikkoku: Kanketsuhen (Final Chapter) (Fri 03-07-2003)
What They SayReleased By: 5-Ace Catalog Number: PCBA-52001The Review!Audio: I\'ve learned not to talk about A/V when using my hacked Apex player with my cheap TV, since many of the disc flaws others hear and see are invisible to me with this setup. Vid...Sakura Diaries Vol. #1
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-10-2006)
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Mieko. Mieko might like Touma, but Mieko will only date a college man, so what’s a low achiever like Touma to do? Well, why not lie and say he got into the most prestigious college in Tokyo? Now all he... Those Who Hunt Elves Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yagami YuTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayJunpei, Airi, Ritsuko, Celcia and Miké, the fully-functional Japanese Self-Defense Force Type 74 Battle Tank, are together again in another slam-bang rollicking adven... Excel Saga Vol. #1
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Sun 06-23-2002)
The Review!One of my most anticipated DVD releases so far, and finally, I hold my copy in my hands. Wow. This disc won\'t bring much disappointment. And as for the series, it was so much more than I\'d expect, even my mother enjoyed it a whole much.
AUDI... Geobreeders (1) Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Wed 04-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe ongoing feud between KAGURA SECURITY and the PHANTOM CATS bas been legendary, but the stakes are raised even higher when one of our heroes is... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #5
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I think that this is the third belated "Tenchi in Tokyo" review that I've done. I seem to remember that Volume 3 was delayed by several months last spring, and then I had just left on vacation when Volume 4 arrived in my mailbox (in Pincourt, Q... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... ICEMAN #2 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Sat 12-29-2001)
After Bobby Drake goes to Hong Kong to discover he has a son with serious genetic problems, he's attacked by the Augmen, a group of genetically-altered children sent by his ex-girlfriend's boss to capture him. But help comes in the unlikely form of an old... The Next Anime Butchery
by Justin Sevakis (-)
I have just seen the most wondrous film. It's anime, and it's domestically licensed, although I highly doubt most of you have seen it. In fact, I'm willing to bet almost nobody reading this has.
Most anime fans have evangelized about a particular title b... Inubaka Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 02-09-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yukiya SakuragiTranslated by:Hidemi Hachitori, Honyaku Center Inc.Adapted by:Ian Reid and John Werry, Honyaku Center Inc.What They SayOn a walk to check out their new neighborhood, Lupin \"courts\" another dog while her owner ... THE GROO JAMBOREE
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-11-2000)
Sergio Aragones’ The Groo Jamboree is one of the best examples I can put forward of taking what should have been a one-joke idea and turning it into a story you can care about—even while you remain aware that the whole thing is preposterous.Groo, for thos... GuruGuru Pon-chan Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Mon 12-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satomi Ikezawa Translated by:Douglas VarenasAdapted by:What They SayThanks to the invention of the Guru Guru Bone, Ponta can now change from puppy to teenage girl at will. But human customs are hard to master, and she keeps fi... Catnapped! The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-07-2000)
What They SayThere is a place, a whole world that belongs only to the cats. A hidden world known as Banipal Witt where the sun changes creatures from the outer world into monsters. Travel there as two young children set off on a fanciful trip with a despe... Project D.O.A. Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Sat 12-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Wagner Fukuhara / Story: Jeffrey NodelmanTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayAn original English comic in the classic pulp tradition, that packs more thrills and laughs into a chapter than most books can work into a... Being a Brief Discussion with Caitlin Glass
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-13-2005)
Recorded at: Anime Central '05
Caitlin Glass may be relatively new to anime dubbing, but she's already played some fantastic characters. She's probably best known for her role as Winry in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her other characters include Hiyono in Spiral... Little Crybaby Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 06-22-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiko KinoshitaTranslated by:Andrew MarshallAdapted by:What They SayA shy and clumsy university student; a salaryman trapped in an arranged marriage; a not-so-skilled novice magician; two high school boys who have been fightin... GuruGuru Pon-chan Vol.#08
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 07-24-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Satomi IkezawaTranslated by: David UryAdapted by: David UryWhat They SayPonta the Labrador retriever is no ordinary dog. With the magic Guru Guru bone, she can turn into a human girl at will. In her human form, she has fallen... Ode to Kirihito Vol.#1
by Jarred Pine (Tue 10-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Osamu TezukaTranslated by:Camillia NiehAdapted by:What They SayIt may or may not be contagious. There seems to be no cure for it. Yet, Monmow Disease, a life-threatening condition that transforms a person into a dog-like beast...