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Daniel Radcliffe signs on for more "Harry Potter"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)
According to DanRadcliffe.co.uk, Daniel Radcliffe has signed on to the last two Harry Potter films Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.The site writes:I am pleased to inform you that it has been confirmed for us... Daniel Radcliffe Updates on HARRY POTTER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
While Warner Bros. find themselves at the end of some fandom backlash after the recent schedule move, leading star Daniel Radcliffe has answered the call for more information pertaining to the final three films, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and ... Radcliffe Talks HBP & DEATHLY HALLOWS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
SPOILER ALERT! There are HALF BLOOD PRINCE & DEATHLY HALLOW spoilers within this article. If you haven't read the books and don't want to be spoiled, do not read this article or the comments..Alright, now that the warning is out of the way, actor Dani... 
Radcliffe, Grint and Watson all back for "Harry Potter" 6 and 7
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-24-2007)
According to WB, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have all signed on to reprise their roles as teen wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, in the remaining films of the series."When Daniel, Rupert and Emma... Radcliffe Talks Being HARRY POTTER
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-13-2001)
Daniel Radcliffe says that he was quite nervous about taking on the title role in Warner Bros. upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.While talking to Nickelodeon Magazine, the young actor spoke of his initial anxiety, saying, "The first day on th... Radcliffe: HARRY POTTERs
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-06-2001)
Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the title role in the fast approaching HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, has been talking about the currently filming HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.While talking to Ian Spelling's syndicated Inside Trek and Sci F... Yates, Radcliffe Discuss HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
If you haven't read the HALF BLOOD PRINCE yet and do not want to be spoiled, I'd advise you to go ahead and leave this article. If you don't mind being spoiled on certain storylines or have read it, leading star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates h... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 03-01-2005)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:1492 Pictures/Heyday Films/Warner Bros.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Coltrane (H... HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 11-15-2002)
...As Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) return for their second year of studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, all this plays out in a series of mysterious attacks that leave several residents literal... Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
...the cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are reprising their roles as young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who are facing new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort's return. They will be reunited ... HARRY POTTER 6 Pushed to July 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-14-2008)
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Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are reprising their roles as young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film also stars Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Michael Gambon,... Full ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Dvd Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)
...including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, upcoming December Boys), Emma Watson (Harry Potter series) and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series, Driving Lessons) as well as two-time Academy Award Winner Maggie Smith (Gosford Park, A Room With A View,... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
...ong them, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint; directors Chris Columbus (THE SORCERER’S STONE, THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS), Alfonso Cuaron (THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN), and Mike Newell (THE GOBLET OF FIRE); producer David Heyman and behin... Columbus: 7 POTTER Films?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-08-2001)
...our kids [Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint]."He adds, "If I could take three months off between each picture, I could probably do it, but the commitment to get them out [at a pace of one a year] is very strong, in terms of the hours. I do... Nicholas Hooper said to score HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Randall Larson (Mon 04-24-2006)
... starring Daniel Radcliffe Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman and Jason Isaacs is currently being filmed and it will be released on July 13th, 2007. The actual score won't be composed until well into 2007, most likely, ... Broadbent is Horace Slughorn in HBP
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
With filming beginning today on HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, I was curious on when this news would come down the wires. A few days ago, star Daniel Radcliffe revealed the role of Professor Horace Slughorn, a pivotal character in the next instal... And the 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations are...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)
...tures) -- Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung -- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Warner Bros. Pictures) -- Ellen Page and Michael Cera -- Juno (Fox Searchlight Pictures) -- Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman -- Step Up 2 The Streets (Touchstone P... GOBLET Game Arrives in November
by News Editor (Tue 04-12-2005)
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are announcing the video game "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." The game as well as the movie will be released this November. The likenesses of Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint, and Emma Wats... IMAX Teaser for HALF BLOOD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
...ise stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Natalia Tena, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Evanna Lynch, Matthew Lewis,... Julie Walters talks HARRY POTTER 5
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-30-2006)
Julie Walters, who will return to play Mrs. Weasley in the upcoming film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, took some time to talk with JewReview.net.JewReview writes, She's currently done shooting the film, but Rupert, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Wats... HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-18-2005)
...at Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friend Hermione (Emma Watson) are visiting their mutual friend Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and his large family prior to the start of the school year, in order to attend the biggest sporting event in the magical world... Here's HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)
...tors. And Daniel Radcliffe is filling the shoes of the older Harry Potter quite nicely. Director Alfonso Cuaron looks like he's got this one nailed.Go already! The movie is out -- oh, man -- June 4th? That long?Got a scoop? Know something that you nee... CHAMBER OF SECRETS tickets go on sale in UK
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 09-30-2002)
...y Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as he begins his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Kenneth Branagh, Robbie Coltrane and John Cleese also star. CHAMBER OF SECRETS opens Nov. 15. Questions? Comments? Le... HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS released today on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-11-2003)
...iews with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron), Emma Watson (Hermione) as well as interviews with novelist J.K. Rowling and screenwriter Steve Kloves.The disc's interactive portion is exceedingly solid. You've got interactive segments set in t... Directing the Boy Wizard Part Two
by CHRIS WYATT (Sun 11-18-2001)
...y Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Oliver Wood (Sean Biggerstaff) and behind them Fred and George Weasley (Oliver and James Phelps).
© 2001 Warner Bros.
One change from the film to the screen is the opening. "The initial beginning of the film... was to... First look from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-22-2004)
Perhaps timed to coincide with the announcement of the publication date of the sixth HARRY POTTER novel, Warner Bros. has released the first two images from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. The first photo shows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione (... Directing the Boy Wizard Part One
by CHRIS WYATT (Sat 11-17-2001)
...y Potter (Daniel Radcliffe).
© 2001 Warner Bros.
The director knew that Potter fans are so passionate about the books that they would expect something special from his films. "I said to my cinematographer and production designer, 'We need to push... HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-16-2001)
...y Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is an orphaned English boy, living with his unloving relatives, who learns on his 11th birthday that he's actually a wizard who's hailed in the magical world as the only known survivor of an attack by the evil Voldemort. Aft... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Warner Bros./Heyday Films/1492 Productions.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Colt... Chris Columbus advises stars of HARRY POTTER to consider life after the magic
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 11-05-2002)
In a recent interview to promote the release of HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, director Chris Columbus commented on the concerns he has about the three young stars of the film -- Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emily Watson (Hermione Granger) a... DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
...and young Daniel Radcliffe in the title role, the cast is quite excellent. However, the film moves at an incredibly slow pace and rarely really captures the sense of magic found in J.K. Rowlings enormously popular Harry Potter books, choosing instead ... HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE: Film Preview
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-23-2000)
...old actor Daniel Radcliffe. `That was getting really nerve-wracking because no one could find Harry Potter anywhere!` says Rowling. `They had cast Ron and Hermione, and I was getting more nervous because I thought if they dont find an English Harry, w... HARRY POTTER kids will star in GOBLET OF FIRE
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-27-2003)
Speaking with the Swedish paper Aftonbladet, the three youthful stars of the HARRY POTTER films -- Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint -- have told the press that they will indeed be back in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.Thanks to a trans... Hagrid Talks Harry Part Two
by CHRIS WYATT (Sun 11-25-2001)
...oblem for Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the famous boy wizard. "He'll change quite a lot, sure, and the tabloid press will be praying that he ends up as a druggie or something."The adventure elements in the Harry Potter books remind Coltrane of the readi... HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 06-04-2004)
...re.Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) heads back to the wizarding world a little early this year after a nasty (but funny) confrontation with his mundane and hateful relatives the Dursleys (Richard Griffiths and Fiona Shaw). Harry finds his beloved Hogwarts Scho... HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 07-11-2007)
...y Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is suffering through another break in the school year at the home of his profoundly unsympathetic Muggle (that is, non-magical) relatives, the Dursleys, when he has to use his wand to fend of some especially unpleasant super... HARRY POTTER Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)
Warner Bros. has released loads of shots, some familiar, some new, from their upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Daniel Radcliffe stars as the young wizard in a film directed by Chris Columbus.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Wa... HARRY POTTER's Future
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-05-2001)
Actor Daniel Radcliffe and director Chris Columbus have been talking about the future of the HARRY POTTER film franchise, which is being launched by HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.While talking to Empire Online, Radcliffe addressed talk of his fast... Newell will direct HARRY POTTER 4
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-11-2003)
...s whether Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will reprise their roles as Harry, Hermione and Ron in GOBLET. Remember, Warners said that the plan was to recast the the principal parts once the child actors started getting older in appearanc... Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)
Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ... Daniel Clowes adapting DEATH RAY for big screen
by Karl Schneider (Sat 07-22-2006)
Daniel Clowes is adapting his story DEATH RAY for the big screen. Jack Black's production company, Black and White, owns the rights and Black plans to play a small role.DEATH RAY was published in the most recent issue of Clowes' Eightball comic. Clowes p... Daniel Craig signs on to star in THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-18-2006)
Daniel Craig has signed on to star in the upcoming film THE GOLDEN COMPASS for New Line. THE GOLDEN COMPASS will be the first installment of a potential trilogy based on the Philip Pullman series His Dark Materials.The story follows 11-year-old Lyra Bela... New Regency Battling Alien Outlaws in DANIEL X
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)
New Regency has grabbed the rights to James Patterson's upcoming sci-fi young adult series The Dangerous Days of Daniel X. The trade reports a graphic novel will also follow the July debut of the first book in this new series. Patterson, who is known for ... Daniel Craig Updates on BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)
While Daniel Craig attended the GOLDEN COMPASS press junket in London, some press had a chance to pose some questions his way. Two freelance reporters, Heather Newgen & Edward Douglas, wanted to clear the air with Craig on past JAMES BOND 22 news. Whi... International Alternatives to Repeat TV
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 12-28-2007)
...arance of Daniel Radcliffe’s appearance in the series. Maggie gets a small role in the film Radcliffe is shooting and she has to spurn his constant bumbling advances. Season Two and the finale get a good bit darker but still remain cons... SG-1: Beyond The Gate - Part One
by Miwa Hirai (Fri 06-07-2002)
After airing on Showtime for five years, STARGATE SG-1 has a new home for its final season. 22 new one-hour adventures begin airing tonight on the Sci-Fi Channel. Although STARGATE SG-1 has been slated for a new time slot, the quality of stories, performa... Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin in DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER
by Steve Ryfle (Sun 10-29-2000)
Now comes word from the trades that Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin will star (as Daniel Webster and author Jabez Stone, respectively), in a new adaptation of `The Devil and Daniel Webster.` You know the story: a writer makes a bargain with the Prince of... THE DEVIL & DANIEL WEBSTER
by Brian Thomas (Mon 11-24-2003)
Though this Golden Age Hollywood classic includes a heavy supernatural element and plenty of horror, it may be more appropriate for Thanksgiving viewing than at Halloween. In the tradition of classic folklore and fable, it tells a moral story of seduction... Comic Geek Speak talks with Daniel Way
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-31-2006)
Daniel Way recently sat down for an interview with Comic Geek Speak.If you are a big fan of Daniel's, feel free to check it out here. The file is an audio MP3 and contains some foul language, so be careful.Daniel Way is the writer of Marvel's Wolverine: ... STARGATE SG-1: Season Three Episode Guide
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)
`Into the Fire` (#301) - Written by Brad Wright. Directed by Martin WoodPart 2 of Season 2`s `Out of Mind.` In this exciting season opener, the SG-1 team are being held prisoner by their old Goauld foe Hathor (Susanne Braun), who threatens to insert a Go... Daniel Craig Talks Briefly on BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
And I do mean briefly...Still, while the actor confirmed that Bond 22 will be picking up 2 minutes after CR, he did add on another sentence about the possible storyline. That brief bit gives us all a clue that Mr. White may indeed be working for a ch... LOST: The Constant
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-03-2008)
Desmond is one of those fascinating characters that I’ve been interested in learning more about. His episodes are seldom a let down and this new one is my favorite of them. We find him and Sayid on the helicopter heading directly into a st... Radcliffe Talks HARRY POTTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-01-2007)
Actually, he talks a number of strange and zany subjects in this video interview. Subjects like rooting on the Steelers, never getting to play Cricket , his cameo on the EXTRAS show and his most horrible Science museum visit ever. Still, the "movie g... Michael Shanks - Away from the GATE
by Miwa Hirai (Sun 05-05-2002)
Michael Shanks plays Dr. Daniel Jackson on the popular television series STARGATE SG-1. He leaves the series this season by way of a much-publicized, much-lamented character death ("Meridian"). But no one really dies in science fiction, and Dr. Jackson wi... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Hagrid Talks Harry Part One
by CHRIS WYATT (Fri 11-23-2001)
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Daniel Radcliffe in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE
© 2001 Warner Bros.
But if anyone is up to the remarkable challenge, it's Coltrane. He sums up his approach to the character this way: "It's [the fan's] world, you know. I have t... Casting Begins for H.P Lovecraft's THE THING
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
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by T.K. Merchant (Fri 07-06-2001)
Okay, folks for those of you who are unfamiliar with the popular sci-fi series, think of this this article as your STARGATE: SG-1 primer course. But be warned the piece will be followed by a short quiz.STARGATE: SG-1 is Showtime pay cable TV's continuat... GHOST WORLD: A SCREENPLAY
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 09-26-2001)
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by James Busbee (Wed 10-18-2000)
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by John Eriani (Mon 04-28-2008)
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by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-26-2006)
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by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-30-2003)
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by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 11-09-2005)
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by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-12-2006)
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by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
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by Miwa Hirai (Thu 06-13-2002)
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by Rob Allstetter (Tue 05-28-2002)
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by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-08-2005)
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by Development Heck (Fri 02-17-2006)
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by Coming Attractions (Fri 10-31-2003)
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by Paul Grisham (Tue 05-06-2003)
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by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)
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by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-14-2007)
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Since emerging from its gothic fiction roots paranormal romance novels have been busy seducing our women and raising their arousal thresholds with alarming efficiency. Their flamboyant covers and over-the-top depictions of supernatural man candy make them... LOST: No Place Like Home Part 2
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 05-31-2008)
This final episode of Season Four of Lost was quite the emotional rollercoaster ride with death and romance, action adventure, and plenty of mystery all rolled into the epic two hours. The episode didn’t pull any punches. It re-established a series ... LOST: No Place Like Home Part 1
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 05-18-2008)
This is part one of the three hour season finale and it’s obvious why the producers wanted three hours to tie up the season – a lot is happening and a lot more is on the way. The episode opens with the Oceanic Six arriving home together. ... DVD Review: THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Tim Janson (Tue 05-13-2008)
After striking gold…much, much gold…with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, executives at New Line set about trying to find another fantasy epic to adapt, choosing Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy. Now, when I&rsqu... TV Review: LOST: Something Nice Back Home
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-05-2008)
Brian K. Vaughn’s name is sadly absent from the list of writers that worked on this episode of Lost. That doesn’t promise a bad episode, but Vaughn has done some of his best work ever on the series, so not seeing his name is disappointing.&nbs... Book Buzz: SPIN to the Big Screen
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-02-2008)
Before any other news is tackled a moment must be taken to honor two individuals who were integral in the popularization of sci-fi television. Joseph Pevney and Alexander Courage passed away earlier last May. Both worked on the original Star Trek series w... Comic Review: BATMAN #676
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In this 676th issue of Batman, writer Grant Morrison begins the arc that will supposedly culminate in the death—or a kind of death—for the titular character. Batman: R.I.P. promises the end of the Batman at the hands of a group of flambo... Will.i.am Talks Wraith for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-21-2008)
Singer/actor Will.i.am has talked to MTV about his upcoming role of John Wraith in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He will be co-starring alongside Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lyn... WOLVERINE Ready for War in New Set Pics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-11-2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the origin tale of Marvel's iconic (and clawed) superhero. The plan by the studios Fox and Marvel and director Gavin Hood is introduce the character and eventually bridge the gap of his character to the events that took place i... Enchanter Anime Expo Contest (Wed 07-05-2006)
Working with the folks at Digital Manga Publishing, we've got a really great contest lined up for fans of Izumi Kawachi. As she will be attending this year's anime expo, DMP will be providing some great priz...Bruce Willis Leading Game Adaptation of KANE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
Bruce Willis is negotiating to star in Kane & Lynch, Lionsgate's adaptation of the Eidos Entertainment video game Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, reports Variety. Kyle Ward penned the screenplay and Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter will produce wit... China & Korea Teams Up for HOST 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-26-2008)
Expect a Chinese collaboration with Korea for a sequel to 2006's Korean monster movie The Host, reports Variety. Korean production company Chungeorahm and China's Stone Man Films will co-produce a Chinese sequel with Ning Hao (Crazy Stone) penning the scr... THE LAST BROADCAST: Now On Video
by John Thonen (Fri 12-10-1999)
To no one`s surprise, the most successful horror video release this Halloween was THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which racked up tape sales in the millions and easily dominated the rental charts. However, the most interesting chiller to hit the video superstore... Mummify This!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-01-2000)
Trials, Tribulations, Shopping...Even small presses are trying to offer something special this holiday seasonwhich, despite every idiot on the planet going to the Del Amo Mall in Torrance, CA, the day after Thanksgiving, still is not expected to live up ... Specialty Press, Holiday Titles
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-08-2000)
Victims of the YearLots of people feel sorry for themselves around the holidays, but hey, does anyone out there truly care about Robert Downey, Jr`s problems? Well, if not, there are plenty of other folks to feel sorry for. U.S. News and World Report repo... TALES OF TERROR
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Tue 11-21-2000)
For years Roger Cormans screen adaptations of stories by Edgar Allan Poe were available only in grainy, faded, pan-and-scan versions on television and home video. Their release on laserdisc a couple of years ago changed all that, and now the DVD format m... Justice Society of America: David Goyer and Geoff Johns
by Michael Patrick Sullivan (Fri 11-17-2000)
Writers David Goyer and Geoff Johns give double meaning to the term `double threat.` Together the duo is charting the course of the Justice Society of America as they head into the twenty-first century every month in DC Comics JSA. Separately, both are w... 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 ... BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2
by Scott Collura (Tue 07-03-2001)
While a sequel to the ultra-successful The Blair Witch Project was inevitable, it was perhaps equally inevitable that any such sequel would pale in comparison to the original indie horror flick. For while the Blair Witch was a truly innovative, low budg... STAR WARS: EPISODE II Report
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
Besides previews of numerous other projects, footage from STAR WARS: EPISODE II was screened at this last weekend's San Diego Comic-Con International.A tipster by the name of "Fatboy Roberts" checked in with T'Bone's Star Wars Universe site. Here are some... CHARMED Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-01-2001)
The WB TV network has released information on the October 18th episode of CHARMED. The episode, titled "Enter the Demon" finds newly found half-sister Paige (Rose McGowan) making a major blunder when carelessly mixing potions for Piper (Holly Marie Combs)... New SOLACE Pics Online From Chilean Set
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
Some new set pics and an update from Craig from the Chilean desert locale popped up online for Quantum of Solace. USA Today was on location and got a glimpse of an action scene being filmed while also speaking to cast and crew. Leading star Daniel Craig a... DOCTOR WHO: BLOODTIDE
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-17-2001)
The really cool thing about the Silurians that always set them apart from their fellow DOCTOR WHO monsters was that in the final analysis, they were right. The Silurians (actually a complete misnomer that is inexplicably retained in this new 'prequel' tal... TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE NEW GODS
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-17-2001)
As new Tomorrow Person Paul breaks out for the first time, John and Elena encounter resistance as they try to contact him telepathically. The interference is linked to a public appearance made by media stars Zane and Katya, whose fans are unusually adorin... A Ghost World of His Own
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-13-2001)
It's been justly acclaimed as one of the great works of comic book literature, and now it's made the leap to the silver screen in a well-received film adaptation. Amid the expected blockbuster hits like JURASSIC PARK III and PLANET OF THE APES, GHOST WORL... Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music: From Pee Wee Herman to Ichabod Crane
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-24-2000)
The music emerges out of the darkness, swelling up with a cadence and a roguish kind of playful sensibility that colors its rhythmic crests. There is a fresh dynamic here, one that`s rarely been heard in Hollywood film music. The music shifts form, temp... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: A Retrospective of the Ray Harryhausen Classic
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-07-2000)
In 1992, when he presented the Gordon Sawyer special lifetime achievement Oscar to special effects creator and producer Ray Harryhausen, Tom Hanks called Jason and the Argonauts the greatest film ever made. Director John Landis, interviewing Harryhausen ... THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: Good, But Unable to Equal the Hype
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 12-13-1999)
To no ones surprise, the sleeper success horror hit of the summer, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (Artisan, 7/99, 1:27, R), has gone on to great success on home video: people not only want to rent the film for an evening`s fright fest around Halloween; they wan... STAR TREK: VOYAGER - Roxann Dawson Directs
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 11-02-1999)
This season, Roxann Dawson, STAR TREK: VOYAGERs BElanna Torres, became the first female cast member to direct an episode of the show and one of the few women to direct any TREK ever. The episode, `Riddles,` penned by Rob Doherty from a story by science ... Til Schweiger Joining BASTARDS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-02-2008)
Remaking a WWII movie about Nazis? Well, be sure to grab at least one German actor! That's what director Quentin Tarantino, Universal Pictures and The Weinstein Company have just done for Inglorious Bastards, though the actor will be playing a good guy in... Crowley Unlocks Mystery With The DOGS OF BABEL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)
Does it ever seem as if your pet looks at you and knows exactly what you're saying? Well, Mandate Pictures is prepping a new murder mystery revolving around teaching a dog English in their upcoming vehicle The Dogs of Babel, reports Variety. The productio... Tim Burton Has His New ALICE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-23-2008)
Director Tim Burton and Walt Disney may have their leading star for Alice in Wonderland, a new take on the Lewis Carroll classic tale. Negotiations are in final talks with Australian actress Mia Wasikowska to star in the film. Mia, a regular on HBO's &quo... Oh Lords, We've Got the Benz
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-08-2001)
Who could have imagined, all those years past, when she was getting busted by the FBI for making dirty movies when she was just 15 to 17 years old (it seems like ages ago, doesnt it?) that in the year 2001 wed be talking about Traci Lords, actress. No o... Star Trek: Voyager's Roxann Dawson
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 02-07-2001)
As Star Trek: Voyager heads toward the end of its final season, Roxann Dawson has been busy both in front of and behind the camera. The writer-producers of the show finally decided that her character, BElanna Torres, and Robert Duncan McNeills characte... 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...CRUSADE: Update
by Frank Garcia (Mon 02-21-2000)
Although it has been just five months since CRUSADE completed its first run broadcast on the TNT network, the obstacles mounting against a potential revival of the series have ramped up, says series producer John Copeland. There is some reason for optimis... More BLAIR WITCH on the Way
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 01-04-2000)
As had widely been expected in the wake of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECTs blockbuster success, distributor Artisan Entertainment is trying to spin the film off into a profitable franchise, with plans firmly in place for not only a sequel but a prequel as well.... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 8: Trek Phase II
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-23-1999)
In attempting to bring STAR TREK back to audiences of the 1970s, the show found itself saddled with one particular problem that had to be overcome in order for the series to work effectively. `The original series had seventy nine episodes,` points out Jo... Connecticon - Overall Convention Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
In an effort to hit a few more conventions in 2005 than I did in 2004, I opted to check out the relatively new one down in Connecticut this past weekend. This is their third year I believe and they took advantage of their overall growth to do two things. ... Black Lagoon Composer Herman Stein has died
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-26-2007)
Composer Herman Stein died on March 15th in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. Best known for the music he composed as a member of the Universal Studios music department in the 1950s – including working on the scores of The Creature from the Black L... Music At World’s End
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Hans Zimmer’s music for the third Pirates of the Caribbean film, At World’s End, released on CD next Tuesday by Disney Records, is a terrific rhythmic hybrid action composition that generates as much ... GOLDEN COMPASS Teaser
by News Editor (Tue 05-22-2007)
Yahoo! Movies is offering the exclusive teaser trailer for THE GOLDEN COMPASS in Windows, Quicktime, and HD.
The film stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Ian McShane, and Dakota Blue Richards. It opens in theaters on December 7th.
C... "Wolverine: Orgins"
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Wolverine’s quest for the carbonadium synthesizer has brought him to Brussels. After starting a fire at an office building next to a bank, Logan slips into that building dressed as a firefighter. He wants a safe-deposit box that holds... Remembering Herman Stein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-29-2007)
REMEMBERING HERMAN STEIN Composer Herman Stein died on March 15th in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. Best known for the music he composed as a member of the Universal Studios music department in the 1950s – including working on the scores of The Crea... SARA KARLOFF PRESENTS: FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY
by Francesca Sorenson (Tue 10-09-2001)
Author Christopher Schildt's FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY is a delightful little book that recreates/updates the Frankenstein story in an American context. It might be easy for the serious reader to be a little put off by the idea of a mass market paperback t... Paranoia Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-24-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Brian Tyler’s score for William Friedkin’s psychological horror film Bug, released Tuesday as an online download from iTunes and elsewhere, is a very disturbing and dissonant score, unlike anything Ty... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Sega Announces MARVEL Games
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
In an announcement where Sega stated they're making a new game based off the Adult Swim tv show BLEACH, they also revealed another set of next generation games on the way.
According to The Hollywood Reporter.
Rob Lightner, vp business development at Se... Haggis & Forster talk BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Paul Haggis has talked about why he didn't get the gig for directing Bond 22 (follow up to CASINO ROYALE) and why Marc Foster gets the chance for it. Basically, it comes down to scheduling conflicts. Haggis may have wrote the recent Daniel Craig starring ... EVAN Sails to the Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 06-24-2007)
Evan Almighty flooded into 3,604 theaters this weekend clocking in at 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. The Universal comedy, starring Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman, ended up drowning out its competition in the process. It pulled in 32.1 million in recei... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming comedy Evan Almighty starring Steve Carell, DotComedy has provided our Prize Closet with Carell DVDs to give away! One lucky Maniac will receive The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Office Season 1 and The Office Season 2. To... Finale
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-31-2007)
This is Mania’s last Soundtrax column, our soundtrack coverage and daily Music News ending with this week’s posts. I’d like to thank all of the interested readers for your comments and your readership – and for the opportunity... Amazing Journey: Mike Portnoy’s tribute to The Who now available on CD and DVD.
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-22-2007)
Amazing Journey, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's all-star tribute to The Who, featuring Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Gary Cherone, is now available. The DVD, CD includes the entire concert recorded at BB King's in New York City on May 31st 200... Fantagraphics acquires "POGO"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-24-2007)
According to a Fantagraphics press release, Fantagraphics has acquired the rights to publish a comprehensive series of Walt Kelly's classic comic strip, POGO.Press release:Fantagraphics Books is pleased to announce that it has acquired the rights to publi... Curse of the Crying Woman
by Brian Thomas (Fri 10-27-2006)
Mexican cinema, like that of most other countries, entered the USA through two doors. Respected films by acclaimed directors like Luis Buniel came in through the front door, released to arthouse theaters in big cities with subtitles. But popular genre ci... Timothy Olyphant joins "Hitman"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 12-05-2006)
According to AICN, Timothy Olyphant has signed on to star in the big screen adaptation of the video game Hitman.AICN says that the film, which has been mentioned with names like Vin Diesel, recently got a green light from 20th Century Fox.Luc Besson will ... Tom Cruise finds funding
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)
Paramount may not have wanted Tom Cruise, but it didn't take him long to find someone who did.Cruise and his producing partner Paula Wagner said Monday that they are joining forces with Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins; Dwight Schar, chairm... Fearless Farscape
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-24-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Scheduled for release on September 5th from Lakeshore Records, the soundtrack to JET LI'S FEARLESS is a massive action/adventure score from the composer of HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS and Kar Wai Wong luxurious drama, 2046, Shigeru... SOUTH PARK Creators Plan ATTACK
by News Editor (Tue 08-22-2006)
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have set two live-action films at Paramount Pictures. The first project will be a high school comedy MY ALL-AMERICAN written by Jeff Roda. They plan to follow AMERICAN with GIANT MONSTERS ATTACK JAPAN!, which was written by J.F.... Hossein Maini to pen "The Subtle Knife"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-08-2007)
According to Variety, New Line has hired Hossein Amini (The Wings of the Dove) to pen The Subtle Knife, the second part of Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series.The first book of the series, The Golden Compass, is currently being filmed for a releas... Trolling
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-11-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
Richard’s Band’s 1986 score for Troll remains one of the best and most ambitious of his career. Released only on LP from Restless Records and quickly evaporated into oblivion, the score h... Bridge to Terabithia & Other Song & Score Soundtracks
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
From the sublime to the rotund, we look at a quartet of song and score soundtracks for recent films – from Disney’s wondrously magical Bridge to Terabithia to the comic antics of Eddie Murphy in Nor... Lionsgate acquires "Kane & Lynch"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-13-2007)
According to Variety, Lionsgate has acquired the big screen rights to an upcoming Eidos Interactive video game, Kane & Lynch.The game, which has yet to be released, teams mercenary Kane with schizophrenic named Lynch. They meet while being transported... All All-Star Tribute to Ennio Morricone
by Randall Larson (Mon 01-29-2007)
Just in time for the Ennio Morricone’s special Oscar, to be awarded at this year’s Academy Awards presentation, a new all-star tribute album celebrating the music of the legendary Italian film composer, to be released by Sony Classical on F... Best Soundtrax of 06: Part 2 – Restorations & Compilations
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-18-2007)
LAST YEAR’S BIG RECOMMENDATIONS
As with previous years, I have separated my assessment of the year’s best soundtrack releases into new scores (soundtrack CDs of scores for films released in 2006) and newly-released archival re... 5 Minute Preview of GOLDEN COMPASS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
A 5 minute preview of THE GOLDEN COMPASS has hit the web courtesy of New Line and Yahoo. This is the footage that was shown at the Comic Con 2007 yesterday. This fantasy stars Nicole Kidman (Mrs. Coulter), Dakota Blue Richards (Lyra), Daniel Craig (Lord A... Universal Acquires Silva's SPY Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-02-2007)
Universal has acquired the movie rights to a seven part series of spy novels. Author Daniel Silva's spy books centering on Mossad agent, Gabriel Allon, who was part of the team which found revenge against the terrorists of the Munich Olympic Team kil... STARGATE ATLANTIS Begins Season 5 Production
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
SCI FI Channel's "Stargate Atlantis" will begin production later this month on its fifth original season. The new 20-episode season will include the series' benchmark 100th episode. Produced and distributed by MGM Television, Stargate Atlantis i... New Set Photos for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-09-2008)
Some new Quantum of Solace set photos have appeared online courtesy of Just Jared and Getty Images. The snapshots were taken while filming took place in Panama City. Judging from the latest set location news from CommanderBond.net, the cast and crew seem ... Bond 22 Has a New 'Quantum' Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-24-2008)
The new official title for the next adventure of 007 is now called Quantum of Solace, which was taken from a collection of short stories published by source author Ian Fleming back in 1960. While at a press conference for the new reveal, Sony a... Wolverine: Origins #21
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Tue 01-22-2008)
I always swear by Wolverine: Origins and argue for it. I really like the series. And yet, every time I decide to review the book, I grab an issue that I can’t recommend on its own merits. Hence, when I criticize this 21st issue of the... New BOND 22 Photos Emerge Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)
Official production began Thursday and yet we already have some new set photos emerging online. Check them out, courtesy of Just Jared and PurePeople.com. JJ provided photos of 007 (Craig) filming at the Water Gardens in London while PP provided photos of... LOST: The Economist
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sat 02-16-2008)
One of the comments last week complained about not being about to get invested in much of the drama of LOST because you can’t take very much of what happens in the series at face value. I’ve been thinking about that a good bit this week a... Agent Zero & Barnell Revealed for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
The cast of Marvel characters continues to grow for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Just Jared reported earlier that "Lost" star Dominic Monaghan has joined the cast as Barnell Bohusk (Beak) while Variety is reporting that Daniel Henney is on boa... Prison Break Confirmed for Season 4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Fox has greenlit a fourth season for "Prison Break," while the network confirmed that "The Return of Jezebel James" wouldn't be back, reports Variety Fox has ordered 22 more "Prison Break" episodes from 20th Century Fox TV. T... HITMAN
by Tim Janson (Sun 03-23-2008)
Films based upon video games haven’t exactly enjoyed the greatest success. From the terrifically bad Uwe Boll films, to Doom and Street Fighter, video game adaptations have been some of the worst films in recent years. This brings us to th... ANDROMEDA Strain Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-18-2008)
The trailer for the upcoming mini-series The Andromeda Strain is online courtesy of the official A&E website. The upcoming remake of the Michael Crichton novel is getting adapted by director Mikael Saloman (Band of Brothers) and produced by Ridley Sco... And The Oscar Goes To...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
The 80th edition of the Academy Awards hosted by Jon Stewart has aired and the biggest winner of 2007 goes to No Country for Old Men, which took home 4 statues for Best Motion Picture, Best Directing, Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem) and Best Adapted... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-07-2007)
The religious right has been making noise about Philip Pullman’s fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials and, unlike complaints about the Harry Potter series, one can understand what the fuss was about with the books: the Church (albeit in another dimens... First Look at BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)
Today's issue of USA Today has provided us all with the first look of Daniel Craig in JAMES BOND 22 (Current working title). The film's first glimpse shows superspy Bond on a balcony overlooking the Madonna dell'Assunta Palio di Siena horse race... THE INVASION
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 08-18-2007)
This is the fourth major official adaptation of Jack Finney’s novel The Body Snatchers – director Don Siegel made the seminal first Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philip Kaufman did a terrific remake in 1978, Abel Ferrara took it on in 1993, ... Four More Show DEFIANCE with Craig
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-09-2007)
Four more actors have joined Daniel Craig in the WWII drama, DEFIANCE, says Hollywood Reporter. Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos and Tomas Arana are now aboard the project. This project is based on a true story, director Edward Zwick adapting his... Infinite Space, Infinite God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-13-2007)
Anthologies run amok in this week’s buzz with collection themes ranging from Russian sci-fi and fantasy to genre fiction based on world mythology and a collection of 2006’s best space opera novels.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to ... Warner Bros Takes on JONNY QUEST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
A few months after JETSONS was announced as prepped for a live action adaptation and long time after SPEED RACER began production, another 60s toon is coming to the big screen courtesy of Warner Bros. Variety is reporting that the... 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 ... Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-11-2007)
Release Date: 2010
Studio: Warner Bros Pictures
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe (confirmed), Emma Watson (confirmed), Rupert Grint (confirmed),
Director: TBA
Screenwriter: Steven Kloves
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Plot Summary: The final film in the f... Amalric Confirmed As BOND 22 Villain
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
Empire Online has confirmed the Fox News story on actor Mathieu Amalric playing the next villain in BOND 22. Mathieu Amalric recently finished work and received critical praise in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. The confirmed cast for the next&nbs... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Waters Pens EARTHLINGS For Sci-Fi
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
A new series based around aliens is coming to the Sci-Fi Channel, says the Hollywood Reporter. Screenwriter Daniel Waters is in charge of penning a 90 minute pilot for a series called EARTHLINGS based around aliens living on our planet trying to save us f... New Line Likes BIONIC MAN Spoof
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
This may be comedy news but it's comedic storytelling told in the genre we like. Variety is reporting New Line has a director ready to go for THE $40,000 MAN, a clear spoof of the Six Million Dollar Man starring Lee Majors. The studio has signed... Julie Benz Toplines SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-26-2008)
Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" vampire has co-starred in "Dexter", Rambo and Punisher: War Zone. Variety reports that she's now set to lead Saw V for Lionsgate. David Hackl---the production designer behind the second, third and fou...