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VAMPIRES vs. KNIGHTS RPG in the Works
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)
DRACULA VS. KING ARTHUR, the critically acclaimed hit graphic novel published by Silent Devil, will now be adapted into a role playing game entitled VAMPIRES vs. KNIGHTS by Tony DiGerolamo. The game is a d20 role-playing supplement that uses the... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
The debut of Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 is probably less significant as a film than as a landmark. The distributor, Dimension (a division of Miramax) avoided pre-release press screenings (never a good sign), and Wes Craven’s track record as an exec ... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-22-2000)
In Part One of our interview with Leonard Wolf (Dracula: A Connessieur’s Guide) and David J. Skal (V is for Vampire), we asked the scholars about the continuing appeal of Count Dracula in the 20th Century and beyond. The Vampire King clearly is not fading... 
DRACULA THE DIRTY OLD MAN / GUESS WHAT HAPPENED TO COUNT DRACULA
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 10-14-2002)
Vampires have come a long way from the putrid, re-animated corpses of yore. Thanks to the pen of Bram Stoker, his contemporaries, and thousands of subsequent writers, the once demonic mass of decaying flesh has been transformed into a suave gentleman with... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGraeme Revell (PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, MISSION TO MARS) inherits the musical mantle inaugurated by Harry Manfredini in 1980 with the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Whereas NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET had no real musical signature, w... Review: 'The Batman vs. Dracula' (Sat 11-05-2005)
"['The Batman vs Dracula'] is genuinely one of the best I've seen this year. My brother, who is in the die-hard "The Batman will never be good" group, enjoyed it as much as I did. A great pace, some stunning visuals and a strong story make this one of the...A Look Inside The Batman vs. Dracula DVD (Mon 10-24-2005)
Here is your look inside the 'Batman vs. Dracula' DVD booklet. Check out these images.DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... 'The Batman' DVDs and 'VS Dracula' DTV Announced
by Jim Harvey (Sun 02-13-2005)
'The Batman' will see DVD releases during the second, third and fourth quarter of 2005, presumeably making up the entire first season between the discs. In addition, the new DTV The 'Batman vs. Dracula' is set for a fourth quarter of 2005 releases and the... KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)
Like me and many others, Peter Jackson claims 1933's KING KONG as his all time favorite movie. But while most KONG fans never get as far with their remake ambitions as a reel of 8mm film shot in a garage, Jackson persevered, and backed by the overwhelming... Disney unveils Kingdom Comics (Thu 05-29-2008)
...h hits as Dracula vs. King Arthur and Super Frat. He parlayed that success into consulting for companies such as Universal Music Publishing, Harley Davidson, AOL, and Mazda on graphic novels and their value as both intellectual properties and marketing...King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)
PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple... X-MEN: APOCALYPSE VS. DRACULA #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 02-16-2006)
I love Dracula. I love the novel, the movies, the Marvel Comics character, and whatever other incarnation I can buy. Hence, even though APOCALYPSE VS. DRACULA sounds like an idea pulled from the rejected pitches pile at Marvel, I had to check it out. Fran... The Batman vs. Dracula coming to DVD (Tue 07-05-2005)
Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into h...Strong lends voice to 'The Batman vs Dracula' (Wed 08-17-2005)
Tara Strong will provide the voice for Vicki Vale in the animated DTV The Batman Versus Dracula, set for an October 18th release.'The Batman vs Dracula' Haunts Cartoon Network (Fri 09-30-2005)
According to Cartoon Network, the home video animated feature The Batman Versus Dracula will premiere on the network October 22, 2005, at 5:00pm (ET). The movie will hit home video beforehand on October 18, 2005.ALIEN VS. PREDATOR
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 08-16-2004)
It is the mark by which the faithful shall know one another ... If you hear an argument about who'd win in a battle between Superman vs. Batman, Darth Vader vs. Ming the Merciless, Dracula vs. the Wolfman, you know you are listening to dueling genre geeks... SE7EN Coming in September
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-03-2006)
... Beranek (Dracula vs. King Arthur), and potentially Steve Niles and David Wohl. DRACULA Re-Scored!
by Angela Starita (Wed 10-27-1999)
You`d be hard pressed to separate Bernard Herrmann`s score for PSYCHO from the movie itself, but because the scores of silent films are not etched in people`s memories--few original scores exist and fewer are performed--musicians have a relatively open fi... King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)
In honor of Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary, we've got 4-packs of the new Muppet movie DVDs in the Prize Closet. It's funny the frog doesn't look a day over 40. How does he do it? Some folks say he's had a lot of "work" done. For your chance to win TH... The Voice of Godzilla: The Movie Music of Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-30-2000)
There were two sounds emanating from Japan in 1954 which have had an indelible effect on science fiction ever since. One was the roar of Gojira—better known as Godzilla to American audiences. The other was the music that accompanied the majority of his e... Law in HOLMES VS. DRACULA?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-19-2002)
According to the CALGARY SUN, Jude Law is in contention for taking on the role of Sherlock Holmes in SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VENGENCE OF DRACULA.Law narrowly missed his chance at old London crime fighting when Johnny Depp won the top spot in FROM HELL, fo... THE TWO FACES OF DRACULA: Rudolf Martin
by Edward Gross (Mon 10-30-2000)
This television season, Rudolf Martin has offered two distinct takes on a single `character`, essaying the role of Count Dracula as well as Bram Stoker`s real-life inspiration for the fictional count, Vlad the Impaler. Let`s face it, the man simply can`t ... The King of Comedy vs. The Man of Steel (Thu 04-01-2004)
Superman takes on sidekick Jerry Seinfeld for Internet based movie project in this "Today" exclusive.GODZILLA 2000: Return of the King - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-17-2000)
It’s been fifteen years since a new Godzilla film was last released on U.S. shores (the 1998 American production does not count), and the American distributor TriStar seems to have gone out of its way to rekindle unpleasant memories of Godzilla 1985. As w... DRACULA (1931)
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 06-09-2001)
`I am ... Dracula.` Bela Lugosi never spoke truer words in his life! This film used elements from Bram Stoker`s classic novel and the popular Broadway stage play to create something just short of a classic. The film doesn`t quite stand the test of time, e... King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
Shrek 3 may not want to be king but he ruled over the box office competition in its opening weekend this year, opening in 4,122 theaters with a running time of 1 hr & 21 minutes. With that kind of running time and amount of screens, it was a sure bet ... Burger King and Xbox make great pair.
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-31-2007)
The fast-food chain, Burger King, reported a 40% jump in quarterly profits vs. the same period last year, an increase that can be attributed to the profits from Burger King themed Xbox games. The games, Sneak King, Picketbike Racer, and Big Bumpin, were ... The King is coming!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-06-2005)
The announcement of details on the DVD debut of the original KING KONG has me thinking. Yes, of course I'm thinking "OHBOY OH BOY OH BOYY!!!" and "About time!", but beyond that I'm thinking about animation in general. We've had discussions in the past abo... Alien vs. Predator (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sanaa Lathan (Alex Kline; Lance Henriksen (Charles Bishop Weyland); Ewen Bremmer (Graham Miller); Raoul Bova (Sebastian de Rosa); Col...DRACULA'S DAUGHTER / SON OF DRACULA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-11-2001)
For this year’s crop of Universal Monsters classics on DVD, they appear to be getting down to the “B-squad” titles. Thus, they’ve generously decided to give our wallets a slight break and combine this wave into double features, with the deluxe treatment n... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed..."Mario Vs Donkey Kong 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-22-2006)
Falling back to what originally made Nintendo money we have a tweaked version of the Jumpman game. For those who do not know Jumpman was the first game that Nintendo released to the public, and it led to them becoming a very successful company. The co... Enter to Win Batman vs. Dracula,Teen Titans, JLU & The Batman DVD's (Mon 10-24-2005)
The DVD prizes keep rolling in...This contest has two (2) prize packs with the following super hot DVD's - The Batman vs. Dracula, Teen Titans Season 2 Vol. 1 Fear Itself, Justice League Unlimited Joining Forces, The Batman Vol. 2 The Man Who Would Be Bat...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... FREDDY vs. JASON vs. ASH vs. rumor mill
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-10-2003)
Fangoria is now confirming the earlier rumor (first published by Creature Corner this past August) that New Line Cinema is actively contemplating a FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH film. While earlier reports were at first dismissed by actor Bruce Campbell, in re... DARK PRINCE: THE TRUE STORY OF DRACULA
by Fred Szebin (Mon 10-30-2000)
If there is one personage in all of human history who remains enigmatic, feared, hated and loathed by much of the world, yet honored and beloved by his countrymen, that would be Vlad Tsepes (i.e., the Impaler), a.k.a. Vlad Dracula (Son of the Dragon). He ... King Kong versus Godzilla on CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
For the first time ever on CD in North America, La-La Land records presents the original motion picture soundtrack to the classic 1962 Toho Studios monster thriller KING KONG VS. GODZILLA. Legendary composer Akira Ifukube (GOJIRA/GODZILLA) fashions a spel... TWO TOWERS The "Viagra" Edition
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-18-2003)
A great collection of DVDs is nice to have, but even better if you can enjoy them with a friend around the house, whether that friend has two legs or four. Try tying a DVD on a string and dangling it a couple feet off the ground – your cat will go nuts! A... Dracula? No, Dr. Acula! - Forrest J Ackerman vs Ray Ferry
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 05-03-2000)
On Monday, science fiction and fantasy author Ray Bradbury took the stand in a Los Angeles court to defend editor and sci-fi fan Forrest J Ackerman’s claim to the pseudonyum `Dr. Acula.` Ackerman is in the process of suing former business partner Ray Fer... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... From Dracula to Sauron to Heavy Metal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-29-2004)
CHRISTOPHER LEE MEETS HEAVY METALThe eloquent and stalwart voice of actor Christopher Lee joins the world famous symphonic metal band Rhapsody on their next CD. Lee is no stranger to music and recording studios as he is a classically trained opera singer ... 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... Englund Talks Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael vs. ...
by News Editor (Sun 04-02-2006)
PitofHorror.com recently caught up with Robert Englund to talk about his upcoming projects. And in the interview Englund revealed some updates on a NIGHTMARE prequel and the rumored FREDDY VS. JASON VS. MICHAEL MEYERS project. In regards to a NIGHTMARE pr... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH Hitting Comics Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
The sequel to FREDDY VS. JASON was so close to happening back in 2005. How close? At one point, the FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH script had approvals from New Line executives and actor Bruce Campbell brought on board to co-star in the film. Then everything fe... HORROR OF DRACULA
by Jason Henderson (Fri 11-15-2002)
It’s not necessary that you imagine you’re watching HORROR OF DRACULA in 1958 to enjoy it, but it can make you appreciate the movie’s power.For years, Hammer Studios’ horror movies have had a strange relationship with DVD, as second-string titles like the... Voice of Gojira: Remembering Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-16-2006)
THE FILM MUSIC OF AKIRA IFUKUBE Akira Ifukube has maintained a notably symphonic style in his prolific array of film scores, utilizing traditional Japanese styles and voicings for many of his adventure and dramatic films, while embodying his music for sci... GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTER ALL-OUT ATTACK
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-10-2004)
After killing him off in 1995, and loaning out his good name to an American production in 1998, Toho Studios decided on a fresh approach to their biggest star to start the 21st century. After all, the continuity of both their old and new Godzilla movie se... More SIN vs. more VIRGIN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-13-2005)
Well, you probably won't get them in time for Xmas or Hanukah, but we've got some nice stuff in the old Prize Closet for you this week. To win a prize, just send an email containing your name and address with the designated subject line to me at psycho@ps... Eraserhead vs. Transporter
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-10-2006)
Happy anniversary to me, as this column marks the end of my third year writing this column, making this my 156th without taking a break. All for some free DVDs and a few Canadian Tire Dollars, but look at what I've accomplished. That's right, every movie ... GODZILLA VS. THE SEA MONSTER
by Brian Thomas (Wed 02-09-2005)
A fisherman named Yata is lost at sea when a huge sea monster (Hiroshi Sekita) attacks his boat. His younger brother Ryota (Toru Watanabe) fails in his attempt to win a sailboat in a dance contest, so he and his friends steal one to search for Yata. Yoshi... AMC MONSTERFEST 2003
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Undead Television Programming.Boo Cinescapers! Alas, the creepiest holiday is about to rear its ugly head -- but enough about Thanksgiving. (Buh dum bum) With Halloween scratching on the door, one thing is certain, AMC will treat us to somet... Comicscape - February 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-15-2006)
No man leads a truly normal life. However we might group and classify others by peculiarity, subculture, or social strata, no group of lives can unite in consensus to define normality in the fullest sense of the word. They can only attain degrees and func... AMC MONSTERFEST 2002
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-25-2002)
For many a horror fan, Halloween is amateur night, when the whole world wants to party in the graveyard we live in. But the holiday has its distinct advantages, and pretty high on the list is the accessibility of horror movies on TV. In between parties an... Shelf Space
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-06-2007)
Shelf space is becoming an all important thing around the house lately. Seasons of ‘Star Trek’, ‘Smallville’, and ‘The Family Guy’ are filling up the shelves at an alarming rate. So, it really switches my phas... The Good Newbie Vs. The Annoying Newbie
by Matt Schley (-)
I recently made two mistakes which go against anime kind. My friend Jake is a huge Dragon Ball Z fan, and mark my words, you'll hear all my opinion on DBZ in another rant (that is, if Chris likes this one). To put it simply, I do NOT like DBZ. Anyway, Jak... The Original Battle Royal
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)
Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem arrives on DVD today. The meeting of two monsters squaring off toe to toe is far from an original concept. If we look back we will see a time before there was “vs.” movies, a time when monsters wo... SCARS OF DRACULA
by JASON HENDERSON (Sun 11-11-2001)
Let’s get this part out of the way first: SCARS OF DRACULA is not a popular movie. It ranks, in critical estimation, as perhaps the absolutely lowest-regarded film in the Hammer Dracula series, with the possible exception of SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA, whic... Comicscape: What Expands Must Contract
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-10-2008)
Marvel discussed its plans for the coming months at the Diamond Comics Distributors' retailer summit in Las Vegas on Monday. Brian Michael Bendis arrived as a surprise guest and detailed some of his upcoming projects, including a third Avengers serie... SCARS OF DRACULA
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-30-2000)
Arguably the most important series of horror music recordings in the last half-century, GDI’s release of complete original soundtracks from Hammer’s horror and science fiction films finally brings these potent compositions to our home stereo systems in a ... 'Transformers': Good knight vs. bad (Tue 03-27-2007)
The writers of the new Transformers movie thought of the shape-shifting robot characters as giant, mechanical knights. So it's fitting the first images of Optimus Prime and Megatron — the posters go online Wednesday — reveal armor and faceplates that l...The Return of the King
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-04-2003)
IM MEMORY: MICHAEL SMALLFilm composer Michael Small, 64, passed away on November 24, 2003. Small wrote musical scores for over 50 feature films and TV programs, as well as hundreds of TV and radio commercials. His many credits as include the music for Ala... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... TOP 10: Freddy and Jason vs. box office
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-25-2003)
The slasher kings retained their crown for the second weekend in a row. New Line's FREDDY VS. JASON once again took the first spot at the box office this past weekend, grossing nearly $13.5 million dollars. That's the first time a movie's been able to hol... Dealing Death with Joshua Ortega
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-18-2007)
Before I dive into my interview with Joshua Ortega, I’d like to explain the lateness of this column. I thought the new comics would ship on Thursday of this week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday. That usually ... Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)
The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an... Godzilla PVC, More CHARLIE'S ANGELS, Even More STAR WARS
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-17-2000)
GODZILLA PVC FIGURES (Bandai)Well, after over a year of watching merchandise languish from 1998`s travesty that posed as a Godzilla film, I was overjoyed to learn that figures from the Japanese films (the only true Godzilla movies!) were at long last avai... Video News and Releases for July 3
by John Thonen (Tue 07-03-2001)
GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE would seem to be the latest theatrical hit spawning a Direct-To-Video franchise. After failing to land star Brendan Fraser for a theatrical sequel, Disney is said to be considering a new actor to play the klutzy ape-man in a made-for-... FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH = everyone wins
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-17-2004)
The rumors about FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH are true. Today's Hollywood Reporter confirms that New Line Cinema has entered discussions with director Sam Raimi, the fellow who helmed the three EVIL DEAD pictures and who owns the copyright to Ash, the sarcast... 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... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
Why does everyone have a great big plasma HDTV but me? Well, not really, but that's the impression you get if you flip through a few nights of network television lately. Manufacturers of high end entertainment electronics are doing their best to place pro... March 11 March 17: ANGEL vs. GLORY DAYS
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 03-11-2002)
So, any of you guys catch ANGEL last week? It was only one of the best episodes ever!The only thing that sucked about it is the fact that we have to wait until April 15 for a new episode so we can find out what happens.Let's see: Wesley beats up The Host ... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Batman Vs. Superman Vs. Superman!
by Dave Richards (Tue 09-17-2002)
The
Man of Steel will be flying back to the big screen soon, and when he returns
he will not be battling DC's other flag ship hero Batman. A New
York Times article by Laura M. Holson indicated that the decision to
make a new Superman film instead of ... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... THE ESSENTIAL STEPHEN KING
by Pat Medford (Wed 08-08-2001)
With over 550 stories to his name, genre grandmaster Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers in modern literature. For some, his body of work might be terrifying for all the wrong reasons, and daunting in the extreme. Fortunately, Stephen J. Spig... SECOND UPDATE: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR vs. internet trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-09-2004)
If you need a new dose of duelling extraterrestrials, then you should be informed that Apple is hosting the exclusive internet trailer for ALIEN VS. PREDATOR. We've finally gotten our first looks at the Aliens, facehuggers, Predators and the human explore... TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Sat 05-27-2000)
The ferocious magic of James Bernard is satisfyingly resurrected in this latest Hammer horror score from England`s GDI label, which, after releasing a handful of compilations of Hammer music, is now issuing complete soundtracks of some of their best film ... King Theoden on THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-08-2003)
Over at the official website for THE LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy, a new question-and-answer article with actor Bernard Hill has just gone live. Hill, who plays King Theoden, answers a dozen questions about his character and his experience working on Pe... ALIEN VS PREDATOR vs rumors
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-22-2003)
So by now you should have heard the news that 20th Century Fox has given a greenlight to ALIEN VS PREDATOR, the long-awaited meeting of two of sci-fi's biggest and baddest creatures. If you attended the San Diego Comic-Con last week you may have even spot... GODZILLA 2000: MILLENNIUM
by Norman England (Fri 01-21-2000)
GODZILLA 2000: MILLENNIUM, Toho Pictures’ latest Godzilla film, has some tough acts to follow, namely a twenty-two film backlog produced in its homeland of Japan and a Hollywood remake that was one of the most financially successful films of 1998. In term... ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS TERMINATOR: Dark Horse Comics
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-04-2000)
Writer Mark Schultz cannot emphasize enough that his four-issue ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is, first and foremost, an exciting action-adventure that should appeal to fans of all three franchises. The reason for his... Dec. 24 Dec. 30: Happy Holidays from TV Land!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-24-2001)
Tis the season for year-end critics' lists.Everywhere I look another TV or movie critics has written a Best-of or Worst-of list. If you are thinking that I am better than that, well, you are horribly wrong. I'm all for coppin' out and writing a year-end w... More Godzilla
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-24-2000)
Well, last week`s review of the various Bandai Godzilla PVC`s did nothing to decrease the demand for the lil` buggers! The `Godzilla 6-inch (Blue Back) PVC` (PVGODB) is a great version of the Hesei series Big-G, with six points of articulation and great d... KING KONG (1933)
by John Thonen (Fri 03-03-2000)
There`s a tendency when writing about film to become overly reliant on hyperbole. Words like `brilliant,` `genius,` and particularly `classic,` can be so overused that they lose their meaning. It`s at that point, just as a reminder of what these words rea... B.B. King Turning 80 with the Blues
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-06-2005)
American blues legend BB King celebrates his 80th birthday on September 16th but commemorated the occasion early last month when he attended the dedication of a $10 million museum near his birthplace. Groundbreaking began June 10th on the museum dedicat... BLOOD TO BLOOD and MINA: The Dracula Story Continues
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 11-10-2000)
Mina: The Dracula Story Continues was first published in September 1994 by Ace Books. Author Elaine Bergstrom used the pseudonym `Marie Kiraly` for her story, which picks up Mina Harker`s journal entries about three-quarters of the way through Bram Stoker... Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-03-2006)
What They SayAfter a heroic effort at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku is faced with the most difficult loss of his life. His best friend, Krillin, is dead! Devastated, Goku sets out to uncover the truth behind the sinister murder. But the answer l... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... First King Adventures Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayOne of Japan's most popular chlidren's manga has made its way to the U.S.!
The key to the Kingdom of Tiltu is on hand -- Varamu's hand! The Prince and his compani... Winner: The Tick vs Season 2 on DVD #4
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-12-2007)
Updated September 12th
Congratulations to xynobis
You and "Little Wooden Boy" will enjoy hours of quality time together!
And lets not forget these special 10 who won Tick Iron On Decals:
outlaw1985
markmadsen
andrewj
andrew reiss
... The king of KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)
The director of the popular and profitable LORD OF THE RINGS movies is starting to see some sweet fruit bear from all of his hard work. Peter Jackson will get paid a whopping $20 million dollars against 20% of the grosses from Universal Pictures' KING KON... Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 04-21-2002)
After rising to fame as the WWF's biggest star, The Rock turned his brief but charismatic performance as "The Scorpion King" in 2001's THE MUMMY RETURNS into its own feature film. Today, CINESCAPE continues its conversation with The Rock.The Rock and his ... Zombie Bub's Special Edition
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-19-2003)
Wow – seems like there’s more DVDs every week. Let’s get to ‘em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week’s spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 10-11-2000)
Now this is how to run a television show! Last season was the best of the series, building mystery upon mystery, thrill upon thrill, throwing lots of curve balls and changing the character’s lives forever. Last May, I thought the show should have ended o... SCORPION KING Prequel Starts Filming
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
The newest entry in Universal's DVD Originals offerings, The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian, commenced principal photography in Capetown, South Africa on October 1, 2007. Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions is co-producing with Fi... Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 2
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-13-2003)
The Review!FUNimation continues releasing more episodes of the Dragon Ball TV series that have yet to air on Cartoon Network, picking up right where the last set left off. And once again, these are some of the best episodes in the series, so I don\'t thin... Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)
What They SayA moving anime show based on the book by C.W. Nicol. It\'s a coming of age story about a boy with a special power who faces many obstacles in growing up. The Review!Kazuki Omori, veteran Godzilla director (Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla ...More Original Godzilla Music On The Way
by Randall Larson (Wed 09-27-2006)
Toho Records will release on October 20th the 4th Box Set in their "50th Anniversary Godzilla Soundtrack Perfect Collection," a monstrous series of multiple box sets gathering the complete soundtracks to each and every Japanese Godzilla film.Box 4 will co... DS9's Kira Nerys Speaks!
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 12-04-2000)
It’s not every day that you get a chance to talk to one of your fave Star Trek cast members, but today’s the day. Nana Visitor, a.k.a. Major Kira for the entire seven-year run of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, will be the guest of TV Guide Online tonight (5 ... ALL MONSTERS ATTACK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-12-2002)
I’ll readily admit that I grew up a Monster Kid, a regular reader of Famous Monsters of Filmland, fascinated by all sorts of monster movies – but especially GIANT monster movies. All Day Entertainment is definitely playing my song with this fantastic comp... Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
by Coming Attractions (Thu 12-18-2003)
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Sequel. Studio: New Line Cinema. Production Company: Wingnut Films. Project Phase: In the Can. Who's In It: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn); Ian McKellen (Gandalf the White); Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins); Sean Astin (Sam Gamgee); Orlando... King of the Lamp Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 03-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takako ShigematsuTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBe careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in... First King Adventures Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayCrown Prince Varumu is next in line for the throne, but if he can't deal with the spirit masters, then his royal dreams may never come true! Tag along with the Pri... Winner: The Tick vs Season 2 on DVD #3
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-10-2007)
Updated September 10th
Congratulations to daquietman
You get the DVD! Keep the mother-in-law too!
And two antennas up to these runners up, who will receive a Tick IRON ON DECAL!:
somecoolname
orewashinanai
Damascinos
Johnny D
max... SWORD OF DRACULA #4
by Tony Whitt (Tue 05-18-2004)
The former angelic guardians of humanity, Azazyel and Samyaza, take over Dallas, but not before doing a bit of redecorating. Meanwhile, Ronnie is interrogating Dracula to discover what the Nephilim are after - but a call from her brother causes her to que... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'The Forest King'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Dan Mishkin journeys
deep into the woods of "The F... STOKER'S DRACULA
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-27-2004)
This is something I never thought I'd see. In 1973, Marvel launched DRACULA LIVES! - a black and white, bimonthly magazine-sized comic to complement Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan's TOMB OF DRACULA. The magazine didn't go through the Comics Code and was aime... Overman King Gainer Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-03-2005)
What They SayIn the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth\'s surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabit... KING Talks 1408, Eli Roth's Horror & Hollywood!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)
It's not very often that someone gets to sit down and talk with famed shock pop author Stephen King on Life, The Universe...and His Movies. So when someone gets to chat things up with the author, it's well worth passing along. USA Today had an opportunity... July 8 July 14: Stephen King on the Tube
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-08-2002)
Apparently completely dominating the book world isn't enough for Stephen King anymore. Now he's all over the damn TV.There have been plenty of King-based TV movies and miniseries in the past. IT, THE STAND, THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, and THE LANGOLIERS. There was... Beast King GoLion Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
Much like the bulk of the first set once it got past the introductions, Beast King Golion is all about the repetition.What They SayA mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil... Its home of Altea continues to be the one glimmering light in the darkness ... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... GATCHAMAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-13-2002)
The 1970s television version of this anime series is known in the USA as either BATTLE OF THE PLANETS or G-FORCE, depending on the syndicate. I was never a fan of the TV version, since it was always broadcast at a time when I was busy, and it looked kind ... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954)
by Craig Reid (Sun 06-11-2000)
It`s an archetypical ‘50s monster movie that has been copied so much that perhaps it has been overlooked and lost some of its charm. Members of a scientific expedition exploring the Amazon encounter and a deadly, amphibious Gill-Man (Ricou Browning). Feat... Winner: The Tick vs Season 2 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-14-2007)
Updated September 14th
Congratulations to outlaw1985!
Consider yourself TICKED OFF as the winner of this DVD!
And we've got 10 more winners of the runner up IRON ON DECAL prize as well:
lazlo3341
Mad_Moogle
Sw12005
mlanning84
joe... King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#04
by Ben Leary (Fri 08-01-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan / King TungTranslated by:TJ ZhaoAdapted by:Gayle TanWhat They SaySNK\'s most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003! Ash Crimson\'s true ambition is much darker than anyone had imagined. Can the s... BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...King of Bandit Jing Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Sun 03-07-2004)
What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another... Shaman King Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-20-2004)
What They SayContains 3 fully UNCUT episodes!
A Boy Who Dances With Ghosts
Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, comes to town to prepare for the twice-a-millennium Shaman tournament. Yoh has a unique temperament – part warrior, part slacker. He meets his... Beast King GoLion Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-12-2008)
What They SayFrom days of long ago... from uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend... The legend of Golion, the original Japanese show that started it all in the world of Voltron. The five pilots may look the same, but their names and the even... SWORD OF DRACULA #1
by TONY WHITT (Thu 10-09-2003)
Special Agent Veronica Van Helsing is the young leader of a group known as the Polidorium, an agency devoted to bringing down Dracula, Lord of the Vampires. In their first mission, the group tracks the monster to the Loire Valley in France, but they soon ... KONG: KING OF ATLANTIS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 12-09-2005)
The KING KONG animated Saturday morning TV series is mostly forgotten, but the KONG series that aired on Fox Kids in 2001 is just plain forgettable. But the release of Peter Jackson's feature remake sent studio execs scurrying into their vaults to dig out... BELA LUGOSI JR. PRESENTS: NIGHT OF DRACULA
by Francesca Sorenson (Tue 10-09-2001)
NIGHT OF DRACULA is being released concurrently with another Schildt tie-in novel called FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY. The two volumes will show up in stores simultaneously this month as a Halloween commemoration of classic horror. Schildt's FRANKENSTEIN can ... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Top Ten Toys of 2000!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-31-2000)
Well, boys & girls, here it is, the last T.U. of the year A.D. 2000. To celebrate the true beginning of the new millennium, we`ll take a look at the Top Ten Toys of the past year. This list was compiled by a select group of a dozen toy collectors from aro... Aliens Vs. Predator Omnibus Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-20-2007)
With Marvel and DC Comics having enjoyed so much success with their Essentials/Showcase Presents Omnibus reprints, Dark Horse Comics has jumped on the bandwagon with their own massive tomes of reprint material. One of the things that really made Dark... Otakon - Production I.G, King Records
by Marc Lunden (Wed 08-04-2004)
The panel was led by Maki Terashima-Furuta and Satoshi Fuji from Production I.G, and two representatives from King Records.King Records presented a DVD containing a series of clips comprising \"A History of Anime\" produced via its Star Child label. The ... 'Superman: Doomsday' Images
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 09-15-2007)
To remind us that 'Superman Doomsday' will make its direct-to-DVD premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 18, the folks behind the movie have sent Comics2Film five new preview images.
Superman Doomsday inaugurates the DC Universe line of original animated films. Su... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... 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... Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)
Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some... The Batman on Kids WB (Mon 10-24-2005)
The Batman is on Kids WB aftertoons all this week. If you missed any of new shows this season this is your opportunity to catch up. Plus this past weekend Cartoon Network aired the recently released on DVD, Batman vs. Dracula movie. According to Comca...I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ... Warner Bros. Animation to release new "Superman" Animated film
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-04-2007)
According to a Warner Home Video press release, an all new original movie, Superman Doomsday, will be released on DVD September 18, 2007.Produced by Bruce Timm (Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series) and written by Duane Capizzi (The Batma... 'Batman' and 'Superman' animated features on the way (Mon 07-18-2005)
The Batman and Superman are both getting straight-to-video movies, it was revealed Friday at the Justice League Unlimited/The Batman panel at Comic-Con International. The Batman movie is the previously announced The Batman vs. Dracula. The Superman ...Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco... DVD & VHS This Week: May 7
by John Thonen (Tue 05-07-2002)
VIDEO NEWSActor Val Kilmer has never really clicked with audiences and become the star his talent and looks once seemed to guarantee him. Part of the reason for this failure is that he so often comes across as an unlikable and arrogant ass, both on and of... It's official: Anderson to write/direct ALIEN VS. PREDATOR
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-15-2002)
After months of rumors, innuendo and vitriolic diatribes, it's been confirmed that the powers that be at Twentieth Century Fox have tapped RESIDENT EVIL and EVENT HORIZON director Paul Anderson to write and direct the years-in-development ALIENS VS. PREDA... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)
After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne... The Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-27-2000)
In Part One of my review of the American Cinemateque’s Japanese Science Fiction and Monster Film Weekend at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, I focused on the opening night screening of a newly struck, subtitled print of Gojira, the seminal 1954 film (re... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... Daredevil Versus Hercules and Santo
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-29-2003)
Today we discuss chapter stops – not ever considered a “bonus” or “extra” on DVD, but an important part of each release if you ever want to find a certain scene quickly. Yet, often mishandled by DVD producers. Many simply plant a chapter stop every ten mi... ALIENS VS PREDATOR: EXTINCTION now on sale
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-30-2003)
Electronic Arts and Fox Interactive have shipped their latest chapter in the cosmic brawn between species, ALIENS VS PREDATOR EXTINCTION, for the Sony PlayStation 2. The Microsoft Xbox version will ship to stores on August 5.With 21 missions to go through... The Genesis Code
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-20-2007)
Apparently riding the success of fast-paced, clue-glue plots of novels like The Da Vinci Code and films like National Treasure, Christopher Forrest steps up this week to tackle the greatest code of them all.
Outnumbering paperback releases three ... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 1 Saga Set
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!Another nice release of the Dragon Ball TV series from FUNimation, this set continues with the streak of episodes that have yet to air on Cartoon Network. Though probably not good as the two King Piccolo sets, some of these are rather good epis... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... THE MUMMY RETURNS
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
The '90s saw numerous classic movie monsters remade as effects- and/or star-filled extravaganzas, often with little resemblance to the originals and not always with great levels of success. 1992 gave us Bram Stoker's Dracula, a ridiculously romanticized t... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home... "Mothra vs. Godzilla"
by Brian Thomas (Sun 12-03-2006)
The smash international success of King Kong vs. Godzilla (which unfortunately Classic Media does not own the rights to for this series) demanded another sequel, and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka had the inspired idea to pit their monster star against Toho... Some ALIEN VS PREDATOR 2 News
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-02-2006)
Bloody Disgusting got a report from a scooper regarding ALIEN VS PREDATOR 2. Here is the basic gist:- None of the cast from ALIEN VS PREDATOR will be returning.- Movie will be set in a different time.- Studio wants Sigourney Weaver to play a part.- Weave... It's SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON
by News Editor (Tue 12-13-2005)
Video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek has announced SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON, a new aerial-based action adventure game starring Peanuts' Snoopy and a cast of classic characters. While taking a nap atop his doghouse, Snoopy has a magical dream ... King of Thorn, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 06-02-2007)
Tokyopop classifies King of Thorn as "Action," but that's a little broad. While Yuji Iwahara's manga is indeed action-packed, it fits neater still into the "Jesus Christ, What Just Happened To Us??" sub-genre of manga, alongside titles... Overman King Gainer Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-20-2005)
What They SayThanks to Gain and Gainer, the Siberian Exodus has completed the first half of its journey to Yapan, and its example begins to inspire the citizens of the other Domepoli. The vengeful Asuham Boone redoubles his efforts to stop the Exodus, but... King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 07-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan/King TungTranslated by:Ken Li/Stephen IpAdapted by:What They SayThe "King of Fighters Tournament" has grown to be the most renowned martial arts contest in the world. New rules and new fighters brings constant media c... King of Bandit Jing: Seventh Heaven
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-21-2007)
What They SayThey call it Seventh Heaven: an asylum of a prison roasting on the lowest ring of Hell. Run by a psychotic warden and his army of hockey-masked guards, it’s a festering pit filled with thousands of hardened criminals… p... Overman King Gainer Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayGainer\'s experience has taught him the difference between real battle and mere games. But Gainer\'s online rival Cynthia Lane challenges him to a lethal duel. Meanwhile Gain confronts the half-crazed Asuham Boone, who is playing a sinister g... Goblin King Jareth Deluxe Action Figure
by News Editor (Thu 12-01-2005)
Alter Ego Comics has posted an image of the Goblin King Jareth Deluxe action figure, which will be released in second quarter of 2006.It is the first in a series of 12" collectible action figures based on 1986 film LABYRINTH from Jim Henson. The figure of...