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Blue Gender Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-05-2005)
What They SayIt is the year 2031. Humankind has been replaced as the dominant species on Earth by a race of monstrous insect-like creatures known as the Blue. Sleeper Yuji Kaido finds himself thrust into this nightmarish world, suddenly awakened after 22 ... Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-04-2000)
... a ton of dark blue on black and black on darker blacks throughout, and everything holds up wonderfully.
The menu for this release does have a higher level of animation to it, but on the downside the volume level seems to be quite low. We had to turn... Blue Seed DVD Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Thu 09-18-2008)
The rerelease of the Blue Seed thinpak brings together the TV series and the three episode OVA series that followed it.What They SayFor years, the supernatural forces of the Aragami have feasted on a steady diet of human sacrifices, which have allowed the... 
Into the Dark Blue Water
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-27-2005)
If you got Blue Underground's terrific BLIND DEAD COLLECTION box set for Christmas or Hanukah or as an unfortunately-timed birthday gift, you may want to take a close look at it. The folks at BU have found some very minor defects a one second audio drop ... Blue Gender Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-01-2003)
What They SayContains:
Soliste
With Rick injured too severely to continue, Marlene and Yuji continue through the Medical Station alone. They arrive at the main computer room to find Tony waiting for them. Now Yuji must confront his one-time friend and ri... DARK BLUE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-21-2003)
Understanding the significance of screenwriting credits sometimes takes the same skills as reading runes, so it's unclear how much James Ellroy, given a "story by" tag on DARK BLUE, contributed to the final product. However, the movie certainly feels like... Blue Seed Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-02-2001)
...ings like dark blue skies.
Packaging:
The final cover again has a large cast on it that\'s overshadowed by a \"sleeping\" Kusanagi pulling a cross form. Amusingly, both Kaede and Susano-oh are smiling while Momiji looks like she\'s have a tough time ... Blue Gender Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Sat 03-16-2002)
Blue Gender Vol 1 contains the first 3 episodes in this 24 episode series created by AIC in Japan. AIC is known for its work with the Tenchi Muyo series as well as El Hazard. Blue Gender shows AIC's characteristic animation techniques and character desi... Blue Submarine No. 6 Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2003)
What They SayFrom critically acclaimed GONZO Digimation (Hellsing, Vandred) with mechanical styling by renowned creator Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus).
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn\'t have enoug... Blue Dragon Vol. #1
by Ben Leary (Wed 09-17-2008)
Video game adaptations can be a chancy business, but Blue Dragon is a fun little series that gets off to a good start.What They SayShu is a spirited boy with big dreams, but nothing he\'s dreamed of can prepare him for the world of magic and danger he\'s ... Blue Gender Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 04-14-2008)
What They SayYuji, a high school teenager, discovers that he has a new incurable virus. With life looking very bleak, he\'s left only one option - hope that the future may hold a cure. With his decision made, he opts to undergo artificial hibernation...
... Blue Gender Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2002)
What They SayContains:
Agony
When Yuji disobeys Marlene's orders and saves a little girl's life, he vows that he'll protect her from the Blue. But can he manage to keep his promis when he discovers the shocking truth about his rescuers from Second Earth... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-03-2000)
What They SayThe poles are shifting and most of the Earth\'s land is now underwater! The scientist Zorndyke has seemingly turned his back on humanity, creating a race of beast people to challenge the humans for global supremacy. Mankind\'s last hope is th... Blue Gender Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-17-2002)
What They SayContains:
Tactics
Marlene and Yuji arrive at Baikonur, only to find the space base in a state of chaos. The facility is crawling with Blue, and the computer defense systems have turned on their human counterparts. Now, with supplies and per... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski, Kia AsamiyaAdapted by:What They SayThe gorgeous and deadly Black Dragon is consumed with jealousy and filled with hatred towards her rival, the Phantom Saint of the Blue ... DARK BLUE Premiere Pics
by Sue Schneider (Thu 03-06-2003)
The world premiere of United Artists' DARK BLUE was held on February 12, 2003 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif., and CINESCAPE was on hand to catch all of the excitement.Seen walking down the carpet were the film's stars Kurt Russell (with wife Go... Blue Gender Movie: Warrior
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-17-2004)
What They Sayt is unknown how long they have existed. Some sightings date back to 2017. But in the year 2031 Humankind was replaced as the dominant species on Earth.
They are known only as The Blue. Many believed that the Blue were created by a rogue na... Blue Gender Movie: The Warrior
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-02-2007)
What They SayIt is unknown how long they have existed. Some sightings date back to 2017. But in the year 2031 Humankind was replaced as the dominant species on Earth.
They are known only as The Blue. Many believed that the Blue were created by a rogue n... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-14-2008)
What They SayTHE ALIENS ARE AMONG US, AND ATTACKING FROM WITHIN!
After thwarting the alien\'s initial attack, Earth\'s defenders are faced with a new sinister enemy within. Soulless humanoid suicide bombers have begun destroying G-Reaction powered civil... Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Gene Moy (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!This summer, FUNimation (the Dragon Ball Z people) announced it had acquired North American rights to supernatural epicYu Yu Hakusho and Ryosuke Takahashi's post-Gasaraki effort, Blue Gender. Fans quailed. Would these series meet with the same ... Blue Vol.#1
by Jarred Pine (Mon 05-01-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kiriko NanananTranslated by:Elizabeth Tiernan and Shizuka ShimoyamaAdapted by:What They SayKayako Kirishima and Masami Endô are about to discover that their recent friendship is turning into obsessive love. But when today's h... Blue Seed Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-30-2001)
...that make dark blues in skies a little shifty and some jaggies along some edges.
Packaging:
This single disc package is nicely laid out. The front cover is probably one of the more vibrant parts of the whole show! All the main cast members show up he... DARK INHERITANCE
by J.A. Hitchcock (Fri 10-11-2002)
This book reminded me of an awful lot of CONGO by Michael Crichton, with grisly gorilla attacks on humans, missing people, a female sign-language capable simian, and a man and woman who find out what's going on. Hmm. But there the similarity ends, and tru... Perfect Blue
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-02-2000)
What They SayIn the world of make believe…
The price of fame…
May not be worth the cost of identity…
Pop singer Mima Kirigoe looks forward to a bright new career when she quits her chart-topping trio to become an actress. When she lands... The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... Shyamalan's Dark Water
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-03-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-26-2008)
What They SayAliens have begun their invasion of Earth. Fortunately, scientists have developed the Sky Knight, a fighter plane capable of defending the world, and a group of teenagers has stepped forward to lead the resistance.
Contains episodes 1-2.The ... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-08-2007)
What They SayA natural disaster of apocalyptic proportions, the event which would only be referred to as the \"Hammer of Eden\" resulted in the flooding of over 90% of the earth\'s landmass and the near decimation of the entire human race. Fourteen years ... Blue Gender Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-23-2002)
What They SayContains:
Heresy
When Yuji disappears from the Medical Station, Marlene defies orders and decides to find him on her own. Now, with Amick Hendar\'s security forces on high alert, Marlene must descend into the lower reaches of the Military S... Perfect Blue
by Matt Schley (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Perfect Blue was truly a gripping and disturbing movie. Although stunning on any format, Perfect Blue really shines through on DVD.
Both the Japanese and English 5.1 audio tracks are superb. Although it's not a loud movie, the surround sound r... Blue Seed Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-10-2001)
What They SayNot so long ago, Momiji Fujimiya was a typical teenage girl. But that was before a monster straight out of Japanese legend destroyed her school, and she learned that her blood contains the power to hold the nightmare demons at day.
Now, she... Blue Submarine No. 6 Anime Legends Complete Collection
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 07-17-2007)
What They SayIn the future, the rising temperature of the Earth has melted the polar ice caps. As aresult, the planet's last masses are in danger of sinking into the ocean. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, an army of ocean-dwelling creatures ... Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-21-2008)
...beautiful dark blue sky with some light cluds to it. Their expressions along with the coloring of the scene helps to push that hopeful future aspect that a lot of series like this try to utilize with their last cover and it works pretty well, both befo... YuGiOh (Uncut) Vol. #03: Blue-Eyes White Dragon
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-16-2005)
...th a very dark blue background, the image of Kaiba on the left almost blends into it though the white dragon to his right helps expand the colors and nature of the cover with something for the eye to focus on. Mixing in some of the other elements of th... Blue Seed Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-24-2002)
What They SayBeset on all sides by the monstrous Aragami of Japanese legend, the TAC finds itself on the defensive. And, as attacks gain in both frequency and intensity, the public is becoming increasingly aware that all is not right.
However, the member... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2007)
What They SayUnder the command of Captain Gould, the Ulysses sets course for the neighboring nations: Wei and Tengel, countries which have been locked in a generation\'s long war with one another. It is here that Keel will witness the strength of the Ulys... The Dark Side of the Force
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 11-24-2001)
In 1977 cinema was given a healthy dose of fun in the form of the bouillabaisse that was/is STAR WARS (that's STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE to today's ears) and there was much rejoicing. George Lucas in his infinite wisdom, and youthful enthusiasm, had translated... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-07-2007)
What They SayHaving defeated the silent running submarine from Wei Nation, the Ulysses finds itself at the sea of Metasaquoia engaged in the ultimate confrontation with the New U.N. fleet. Keel and Teen come to the conclusion that the only way to produce ... La Blue Girl Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)
What They SayLa Blue Girl 3: Now that Miko\'s father has ordered the demonic Shikima subjects to cease their attacks on poor Miko, she sets out to honor her parents\' wishes by continuing her ninja training. But where does one go to become a traveling war... Perfect Blue
by Dani Moure (Sun 02-08-2004)
What They SayMima was a pop idol, worshiped by the masses until fashion dictated otherwise. In order to salvage her ailing career, she is advised to drop music and pursue acting. A soap opera role is offered but Mima\'s character is less clean cut than de... Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (aka: Ai) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 10-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiki SatoshiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:Barbara Randall KeselWhat They SayDahpne in the Brilliant Blue take place in a near future in which the remaining population lives in underwater cities, with waterways as stre... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayFrom the beginning of time, Powerful, grotesque Demons and beautiful, noble Guardians have battled for Earth. A deep hatred eternally burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians knew the Demons’ thirst for blood and power would dest... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
The first thing to get out of the way is the name, or rather names. The Secret of Blue Water was the official English designation of this wildly popular 39-part TV saga by the future creators of Evangelion. However, anime purists know it as Fushigi no Umi... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #08: Ice Blue Eyes
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-17-2001)
What They SayAs the ambitious Shishio circles Japan in flames, Kenshin is forced to leave behind everything he loves and become a wanderer once again. After joining forces with Misao Makimachi a young Ninja and member of the Oniwaban group, Kenshin comes ... Oldman gets promoted in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 07-10-2008)
Gary Oldman is one of those actors that has seemingly been in everything, yet you don't even realize it. With close to forty feature films as an actor under his belt, Oldman decided to take a second pass at the role of Jim Gordon, which he originated i... Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-04-2008)
What They SayOne Girl. One Tank. No Problem.
Guarding the planet on high from their shining city of Hyperius, The Third may seem to be perfect, but even they have dark secrets they\'d rather remained buried. When Honoka heads off for a rendezvous about a... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
This week Warner Home Entertainment will release their DVD movie tie-in Batman - Gotham Knight. We have three different versions to choose from, unlike Justice League: A New Frontier which had four (R.I.P. HD-DVD), so which will it be? Times are tough all... ADV Films sets street date for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Secret Cave (Mon 01-28-2002)
ADV FILMS has set a street date of April 23, 2002 for the home video release of The Secret Cave - the eighth volume of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. This charming anime series was produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and loosely...Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-04-2008)
What They SaySomething\'s wrong with Millie. While she maintains her normally bouncy outward appearance, her friends can tell it\'s merely a facade hiding the sadness she feels deep in her heart. In an attempt to raise her spirits, Honoka decides it\'s ti... Aaron Eckhart turns the other cheek in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 07-15-2008)
Warning: this article contains minor spoilers (although it probably doesn't reveal anything you don't already know if you've been following the 'Dark Knight' news at all).
Aaron Eckhart, best known for roles in such films as 'Erin Brockovic... Watch Episode 1 of THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE on IGN.com Series from Right Stuf & Kadokawa Pictures USA hits DVD on July 31, 2007! (Mon 06-25-2007)
GRIMES, IA, June 25, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are excited to announce the first episode of THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE will be streaming on IGN.com from June 25 through...Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-24-2005)
What They Say\"Beautiful, Dangerous, and Desperate for work...\" Nereides\' sexy female agents will take on any job for the right price, no matter how dangerous or demanding. Yu Park, a deadly martial arts expert, returns to Nereides. She has been serving... Ragnarok Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-25-2008)
...me of the dark blue backgrounds, and overall it looks decent throughout but the banding and gradient issues are just heavily distracting when they hit. Some problems just don\'t stand out much but these aren\'t like that.
The final volume of the serie... RIGHT STUF LAUNCHES OFFICIAL SITE for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE (Fri 06-08-2007)
Site offers clips, downloads & contests in advance of series' July 31 debut! GRIMES, IA, June 8, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to announce the official launch of www.th...Trailer Now "Live" on www.thethirdanime.com for The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (Wed 05-16-2007)
First DVD of series from Right Stuf & Kadokawa Pictures USA streets July 31! GRIMES, IA, May 16, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor The Right Stuf International and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to unveil the trailer for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH ...Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-03-2007)
What They SayOne Girl. One Tank. No Problem.
The deadly swirling vortex known only as \"Gravestone\" continues to expand, destroying everything in its path – and Honoka is headed straight toward it! Blissfully unaware of the danger lying ah... RIGHT STUF/NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT & KADOKAWA PICTURES USA Unveil Art Box & Puzzles for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE, DVD VOL. 3: GRAVESTONE LIMITED EDITION (Tue 09-11-2007)
Available on Nov. 27, 2007 GRIMES, IA, September 10, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to unveil the artwork for the collectible box and extras that will be released with th...Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...Basilisk Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-05-2006)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Project Arms Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-17-2002)
...to be the dark blue interiors during the second and third episode, where the characters are in abandoned buildings at night. The blues for the light have a slightly grainy and less than solid feel throughout, but this tends to be problematic for a lot ... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #07: Shadow of the Wolf
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-10-2001)
...es. There dark blue night skies fare pretty well here, with only a few hints at artifacting, but otherwise looking mostly solid. There\'s a lot of dark colors on this disc, with many sequences taking place at night, and for the most part it looks prett... Basilisk Vol. #2 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-28-2007)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Basilisk Vol. #3 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-04-2007)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Ringetsu Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-28-2007)
...against a dark blue sky as clouds whisk by, there is some very good instrumental music that plays along that sets the tone just right. The moon shows up under the logo which also has the navigation strip just below it. Though it doesn\'t seem to fit to... Golden Compass, The
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)
Release Date: December 7, 2007 Studio: New Line Cinema Director: Chris Weitz Screenwriter: Chris Weitz Cast: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Tom Cour... Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... Galaxy Angel X Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there's only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Galax... Someday\'s Dreamers Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Fri 06-09-2006)
...tlined in dark blue, but where it crosses over onto the image it progressively gets lighter, which is a very nice effect. The writer and artist are listed vertically on the left of the front cover over the water, and the color surrounding the white let... Weathering Continent
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-28-2003)
...ts in the dark blue and black backgrounds looking more blocky and pixilated than they should. Colors for the show look good if a bit dull, but still nice and clean looking and mostly free of cross coloration. Aliasing is also very minimal and hardly no... Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Thu 05-08-2008)
... around a dark blue cover serving as the inky backdrop for a women and her dog out for a moonlit stroll. Inside, the pages are thick and glossy, perfect mediums for displaying the vibrant, and sometimes even metallic, inks used throughout the various ... Ragnarok Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-29-2008)
...me of the dark blue backgrounds, and overall it looks decent throughout but the banding and gradient issues are just heavily distracting when they hit. Some problems just don\'t stand out much but these aren\'t like that.
Packaging:
This double disc ... Hard Boiled Angel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-17-2004)
...ass) on a dark blue and red background. The opposite cover has a few manga panels in red/black tone above a silhouette of Detective Ha where the volume blurb is framed. Inside the printing is okay. This title does not use a lot of screen tone, so it is... Naruto Box Set 02 (also w/Special Edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 01-04-2007)
...ox set in dark blue paint with volume 1 inside a turquoise chakra mark on Naruto's palm. The fold out box has a single picture of Zabuza disc 1, Haku disc 2, and disc 3 is Rock Lee with leg fully extended with the box containing the original R2 cover a... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... Octopus Girl Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Sat 06-17-2006)
...against a dark blue and red background. It\'s actually a colored version of one of the chapter openers, but looking at the original cover art, I\'m actually not sure which I prefer... it may be the Dark Horse version. The logo is written in pink and ... Tenchi Muyo! GXP Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2008)
...cally the dark blue sky scenes, but this is rather few and far between when looked at overall. The noise is the only real issue that crops up throughout which leaves this to being a rather good looking presentation overall.
Packaging:
This Tenchi Muy... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
...ar to the dark blue spandex get-up worn by the FF in their comic book with two notable additions: there's a stripe that runs up the costume's side and upper sleeve, and there's a lot more cleavage to be seen from the movie version of Sue than there is ... ADV Films Announces the VHS and DVD Release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers (Tue 06-19-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video and DVD release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers, the second installment of the newest fantasy anime series from the #1 distributor of Japanese animation in North America. Based on the popular series of Japa...Basilisk Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-07-2006)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Argentosoma Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-04-2003)
...them. The dark blue and silver coloring used here looks great with the character illustrations and the washed out feel of their outfits. The back cover provides some very small shots of animation and several paragraphs of show description. The episode ... Saint Seiya Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-28-2005)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Saint Seiya Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-17-2004)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Stellvia Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-04-2005)
...vers with dark blue that gives it a very neat feel. Arisa takes the center stage for this volume with her happy go lucky smile while Rinna floats behind her. The foil cover continues to work well for this series since the bright bits are going to be th... Saint Seiya Vol. #12
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-06-2005)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Saint Seiya Vol. #05 (also w/artbox)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-24-2004)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Saint Seiya Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Burn-Up Scramble Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-09-2005)
...ngs and a dark blue sky in the background. It\'s not until you really look at it, maybe a couple of times even, that you realize below her you\'ve got Lilica and Maya wearing some kind of tight spandex UFO costume that comes from the fourth episode. Th... Cat's Eye Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-21-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Shonen Onmyoji Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-30-2007)
..., such as dark blue night skies and the occasional brown wall, do show some movement to them but it\'s fairly minimal. The reds in the color palette tend to look the best, particularly when Masahiro is in his full robes. With no noticeable cross colora... Cat's Eye Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-15-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-15-2007)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series\' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there\'s only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Gal... Yu-No Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-20-2004)
...me of the dark blue night time sky sequences are grainy and break up slightly, but otherwise the transfer comes across well on these four discs. Colors are a mix of standard real world type as well some really vibrant parts, such as the eyes or some cl... Jinki: Extend Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-03-2007)
...against a dark blue background. It has a strong tech feel to it and it complements the show very nicely in setting the mood and tone. Access times are nice and fast and we had no problems with navigation. Unlike the previous volume, we didn\'t have any... Jinki: Extend Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-30-2006)
...against a dark blue background. It has a strong tech feel to it and it complements the show very nicely in setting the mood and tone. Access times are nice and fast and we had no problems with navigation. While we had no problem with earlier releases f... Jinki: Extend Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-24-2006)
...against a dark blue background. It has a strong tech feel to it and it complements the show very nicely in setting the mood and tone. Access times are nice and fast and we had no problems with navigation. Unlike the previous volume, we didn\'t have any... Patlabor: New Files Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)
...h a basic dark blue background and lets the real leads of these episodes take the center with the Griffin labor and Noa in her standard police skirt and top. The back cover has a few shots from the show and plugs the talent behind the show. There\'s a ... Corrector Yui Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-01-2004)
...me of the dark blue and black sequences look grainier than they should but avoid being blocky.
Packaging:
Going with the bright and in theme look, the cover here is definitely eye-catching, especially if you have an eye for young girls in colorful ou... Looking Back Darkly
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-17-2001)
The first issue of Frank Miller's new Bat-epic, THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, has been on shelves for a little while now (although to be honest, how likely is it that any copies are just sitting anywhere?), and the comic book community is still deciding ... D.N.Angel Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Alethea Nibly, Athena NiblyAdapted by:What They SayHeart of Darkness. Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school studen with extraordinary genetic "condition." Whenever he starts longing for the girl of... FANTASTIC FOUR's Invisible Woman becomes visible
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-21-2004)
...ar to the dark blue spandex get-up worn by the FF in their comic book with two notable additions: there's a stripe that runs up the costume's side and upper sleeve, and there's a lot more cleavage to be seen from the movie version of Sue than there is ... From Far Away Vol.#02
by Audrey Zarr (Mon 09-19-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HikawaTranslated by: Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds the key to a profound power borne of an age-old p... Blue Gender the Movie: The Warrior
by Bryan Morton (Fri 06-24-2005)
What They SayIt is unknown how long they have existed. Some sightings date back to 2017. But in the year 2031 Humankind was replaced as the dominant species on Earth.
They are known only as The Blue. Many believed that the Blue were created ... Interstella 5555: The Story Of The Secret System
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-30-2003)
What They Say Daft Punk is the electronic group which has taken techno out of the clubs and given it to the masses across the planet. After their �Homework� album achieved sale of over 2 million, and having been acclaimed as much by fellow musicians a... Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in... El-Hazard, The Wanderers Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2001)
... place in dark blue settings, the entire screen looks alive with artifacting from the source material and the grain. This occurs at several other places as well, hence our lowered grade for it.
Packaging:
The main cover has a picture of Jinnai with hi... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
... the deep dark blue nighttime skies. There was very little line noise and rainbows were thankfully minimal to non-existent. Very nice looking picture.
Packaging:
The final cover has two of the somewhat secondary characters taking center stage, and loo... Saint Seiya Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-14-2003)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... Corrector Yui Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-01-2004)
...me of the dark blue and black sequences look grainier than they should but avoid being blocky.
Packaging:
Continuing with the same basic background layout of the circuit board, the front cover provides a different pose for Yui and IR. Hopefully these... Corrector Yui Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-22-2004)
...me of the dark blue and black sequences look grainier than they should but avoid being blocky.
Packaging:
Continuing with the same basic background layout of the circuit board, the front cover provides really great looking shot of Yui, though it is s... 'X-Men 3' Set Report? (Tue 09-20-2005)
Anonymous fan claims he was on the set of 'X-Men 3' where he saw Kelsey Grammer in full Beast makup. He typed the following in Internet jibber-jabber-speak: "He was cool loking [sic] a very dark blue and the muscle suit [sic] looked huge even from 20 fe...I'm Gonna Be An Angel Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-08-2002)
...me of the dark blue backgrounds have a bit of macroblocking in them, but the only other problem I noted was the cross coloration showing up in some medium range character shots and a number of close-ups with characters hair.
Packaging:
One place wher... Virgin Fleet
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-09-2001)
...me of the dark blue uniforms and helmets at times. Rainbows are pretty minimal throughout but do surface on occasion.
Packaging:
Packaged in a clear keepcase, the front cover is quite good looking with the ensemble cast of women looking bright and hap... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #06: Flames of Revolution
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-01-2001)
...nces. The dark blue night skies fare a bit better than some other series, but there\'s still some noticeable artifacting going on there.
Packaging:
The front cover provides a nice mixture of images of the main characters dealt with the early part of t... Dai-Guard Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 12-26-2003)
...ters in a dark blue shading, and a Heterodyne replacing Ibuki’s eye (she is pretty focused on destroying them). On the rear we have four stills from the episodes. Inside the box there is a single sheet insert which shows Aoyama and Arisa with the... Armitage III OVA Collection (Fri 10-23-1998)
...rinted in dark blue onto the black disc, what makes it quite hard to read. The menus are quite colorful and clear. On the root menu, you can access the chapter index where you can start each of the four episodes or the trailer of the movie version of A...Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-21-2007)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series\' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there\'s only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Gal... Cat's Eye Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-25-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Cat's Eye Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-02-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-21-2007)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series\' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there\'s only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Gal... Cat's Eye Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-25-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. Similar ... Shonen Onmyoji Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-21-2007)
..., such as dark blue night skies and the occasional brown wall, do show some movement to them but it\'s fairly minimal. The reds in the color palette tend to look the best, particularly when Masahiro is in his full robes. With no noticeable cross colora... Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-25-2007)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series\' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there\'s only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Gal... Cat's Eye Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-13-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Cat's Eye Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-28-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Bubblegum Crisis Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-05-2004)
What They Sayncludes 4 DVDs containing the full Bubblegum Crisis OVA series in a completely re-mastered format, along with the Hurricane Live Music Videos and the \"Holiday in Bali\" Live Action Special - all in a gorgeous, high-quality artbox!
Like a P... Blue Days, Blue Contest (Mon 07-19-2004)
It\'s a rainy day here today and in fact is supposed to be like this for a lot of this week. So in keeping with the mood, let\'s get a new week long contest up and running with a prize pack of the Blue Gender TV Series Box Set and the Blue Gender: The War...Dark Horse pacts with Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-14-2008)
From a press release:
Universal Pictures And Dark Horse Entertainment Sign Worldwide Production And Distribution Agreement
Universal City, CA and Milwaukie, OR – 14 March 2008 – Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a t... Geobreeders Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 10-22-2004)
...border in dark blue top and bottom. The back cover is an improvement over the first edition of this volume, which had no art at all. This time we get Maki, Yuka and Maya in a dramatic pose, all brandishing thier weapons of choice.
As much as I enjoy G... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:1
by Russ Ritchey (Sat 02-16-2002)
...turned to dark blue or gray. Brown to light brown. And so on. This was very distracting, especially in episodes 3 and 4 where there's a lot of scenes presented in red or have a lot of shadows, and they shift from orange to pink to red or black to gr... Cat's Eye Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-31-2007)
...ut in the dark blue sequences. Some of the black scenes come across with heavy blocking as well. Colors themselves look good without any noticeable bleeding or oversaturation but they have a hard time maintaining a solid feel due to the noise. In watch... Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Richard Hempsey (Wed 02-06-2002)
... is on in dark blue - it can only really be seen under bright light or by holding the disk at the right angle.
Menu:
Unlike the R2 release, the movie does go to a menu without actually having to hit the menu button. A zoom through a tunnel of light (... Eureka Seven Vol. #05 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-27-2006)
...beautiful dark blue sky with a few strands of clouds around it. The back cover is designed with an attractive shot of the sea blending into the sky and it has a good summary of the premise and lists all the discs episodes, features and extras clearly. ... Angel Blade Returns
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-15-2006)
... a fairly dark blue background that lets all the skin from the character in the foreground attract the attention as she does a have twist to show off all of her assets. The Angel Blade outfit is definitely skimpy so it works well to show off the sexier... Cardcaptors Vol. #7
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
...of really dark blue, I couldn?t find any real compression problems. The introduction appears before each episode, but the ending credits only appear once at the end.
Packaging:
The cover image here is beautiful and reminds me how beautiful the serie... Crying Freeman Vol. #1: Portrait of a Killer
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-01-2003)
...h all the dark blue night sky areas. Once it moves into the rest of the show, and particularly into the two episodes done in 1993, the transfer is fair bit better and more defined, but still a touch soft. Colors look good if somewhat flat, cross colora... Noir Vol. #5: Terminal Velocity
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-12-2003)
...le in the dark blue sequences as the image shifts a lot. This is minimalized a lot when it comes to the two remaining episodes however..
Packaging:
This cover provides the most ?racy? one yet with a shot of the two leads laying across a bed, looking s... Space Travelers
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)
...e of some dark blue deep space sequences. There\'s only a few minor moments of cross coloration and line shimmering is pretty minimal.
Packaging:
The front cover is your generic big cast action pose with everyone getting their bit of space and their u... Escaflowne Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-03-2001)
... numerous dark blue sky backgrounds look quite solid and there\'s no noticeable grain at all. Very nice.
Packaging:
Fans of Allen will appreciate this cover with a nice profile shot of him (and that nose!) taking up the center stage. The reverse side ... Grammer Acts Like a BEAST in X3
by News Editor (Mon 11-28-2005)
...al self. "Dark blue, gray, black fur, and strong animal-like features aren't exactly looked upon as 'normal' and at times in the film we will see him questioning something that might be able to help his problems." Escaflowne Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-03-2001)
... numerous dark blue sky backgrounds look quite solid and there\'s no noticeable grain at all. Very nice.
Packaging:
While the cover isn\'t bad, it\'s not coming out well through a lot of online places with it being such a bright flesh color, most pict... Corrector Yui Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-21-2003)
...me of the dark blue and black sequences look grainier than they should but avoid being blocky.
Packaging:
Continuing with the same basic background layout of the circuit board, the front cove provides a different pose for Yui and IR this time. Hopefu... Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
by Andrew Tei (Tue 08-26-2003)
...ng during dark blue scenes, but the video looked excellent overall. This is a multi-angle release, and the Japanese version includes the original credits while the English version has them removed. Subtitles for the Japanese version are white, small, a... I'm Gonna Be An Angel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-22-2005)
...me of the dark blue backgrounds have a bit of macroblocking in them, but the only other problem I noted was the cross coloration showing up in some medium range character shots and a number of close-ups with characters hair.
Packaging:
The front cove... Saint Seiya Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-05-2005)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... My Dear Marie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-05-2004)
...s it\'s a dark blue circuitboard image with bits of light across it. There\'s some good detail to parts of the cover, such as the little doll she\'s holding you may not notice at first but it\'s overall a very clean and simple image that looks very pre... Saint Seiya Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-07-2004)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... I'm Gonna Be An Angel Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-14-2004)
...me of the dark blue backgrounds have a bit of macroblocking in them, but the only other problem I noted was the cross coloration showing up in some medium range character shots and a number of close-ups with characters hair. The main reason for the dow... Saint Seiya Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 06-20-2004)
... a lot of dark blue on the screen. Colors are varied and look good but obviously lack the vividness from more recent shows. The transfer is thankfully free of problems like cross coloration and aliasing, but the tradeoff comes in the form of some nicks... SOCCER and SWAT posters
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-20-2003)
...aring the dark blue uniforms right here.If that's not enough for you, be sure and check out the one-sheet for SHAOLIN SOCCER. It's got my vote for the best movie tagline of the year: "Get ready to kick some grass!" Take that David Beckham.SHAOLIN SOCCE... Galaxy Railways Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Bryce Coulter (Sat 10-20-2007)
...done in a dark blue that features the Galaxy Railways logo along the bottom. The Viridian logo is at the very top and does feel a bit out of place against the rest of the colors. It would look better if it were blended in with the rest of the backgroun... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Fri 11-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski and Kia Asamiya, Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayDark must cross a vast and extremely dangerous desert to go to Oukoku, the mystical city that will... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG... Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Sat 01-24-2004)
What They SayOne Day In The Western Year 2031…
It\'s unknown how long the Blue have actually existed. The first confirmed sighting came in 2017. That was fourteen years ago. At first we thought they were a biological weapon that some rogue nation ... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Galaxy Angel S
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-29-2008)
...oblematic dark blue colors, this is a good looking transfer that showcases the vibrancy of the series\' design. Cross coloration is essentially absent and there\'s only a bit of aliasing going on during the various panning and zooming areas. Though Gal... Perfect Blue
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.9 (on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 5
Overall: 5
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 5
Plot: 5
English Acting: 4
Music: 5
Overall: 4.8
Intro
Well, I miss... Bubblegum Crisis 2032 Collection
by John Eriani (Tue 02-20-2007)
...mets on a dark blue background with the English logo in pink over the original Japanese. The standard Madman technical grid can be found at the bottom with various credits of the people that made the show. The back cover has shots from the show as well... RIGHT STUF and KADOKAWA PICTURES USA to Release THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE (Mon 02-26-2007)
First anime DVD planned for Summer 2007 GRIMES, IA, February 26, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor The Right Stuf International announced at New York Comic Con that it has been selected by Kadokawa Pictures USA to handle North American production a...Kathryn Bigelow: KB, The Filmmaker Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-19-2002)
Director Kathryn Bigelow has long been a favorite of genre film fans, having helmed such pictures as NEAR DARK, BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK, and STRANGE DAYS. Now she's embarking on the submarine genre with her newest film, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, which stars H... Phantom Quest Corp.
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2000)
...es or the dark blue/black night sky where there\'s some quite noticeable compression artifacts. For the most part, the rainbows were minor and were kept mostly to the edges of characters themselves and then most in their hair. The areas where the show ... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #2 (-)
...ght blue, dark blue poke-ball clone as on the first volume. Content: Now with Lina introduced, we get even more hints to the hidden past of Sylia, the Hardsuits and the Boomers, her brother Mackie and even a character episode on Priss. A routine miss...Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #3 (-)
...ght blue, dark blue poke-ball clone as on the previous two volumes. Content: This volume of Tokyo 2040 features two twin-linked episodes. The first deals with a mysterious monster in the sewer system that destroys boomers, and all three groups, the A...Nightwalker Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
...is in the dark blue skies here and there. Backgrounds look mostly solid and there\'s not much in the way of color banding. Rainbows and line noise are practically non-existent, so we had plenty of reasons to enjoy how this show looked.
Packaging:
Ah, ... Jubei-Chan Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-09-2001)
...oublesome dark blue night skies are very solid here and the number of dark colors and blacks are wonderfully solid with hardly any breakup at all. There\'s a number of good fluid sequences that really shine here, again particularly in the action sequen... Action Figure Line Review: Spawn Age of Pharaohs
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-28-2008)
...ality the dark blue along his snout and top of his head isn’t very different in color than the dark green which makes up most of the rest of the body. It is fairly articulated (arms, elbows, wrists, head, tail). The cobra which doubles ... Crest of the Stars Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-16-2001)
..., and the dark blue sky/space regions look very solid. This volume continues the solid level of quality as seen in the second volume, which means that we just got really absorbed into the story here.
Packaging:
The color scheme changes a bit here, but... Basilisk Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-05-2007)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Basilisk Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-07-2006)
...number of dark blue sky sequences and some of the foggier scenes have less than a smooth feeling to them because of the blocking. In general, the colors look good and some of the vibrant pieces are gorgeous and some of the blacks hold up well and the s... Countdown Conjoined!
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-26-2003)
...ding. The dark blue skies and other darkened areas maintain a non-blocky look throughout.
Packaging:
Providing a nice shot of one of the shows lead characters, we get the nice image of her in something short and pretty mixed with the high boots and g...