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Michael Stahl-David Responds to CLOVERFIELD 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)
There have been whispers of a Cloverfield 2 on the horizon in the near future. Even the trades said Paramount approved of a could-be-sequel not too long ago. But nobody's asked the leading star of the original until now. Ryan Rotten asked star Michael Sta... Preparation
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-12-2006)
...columnist David Michael Wharton called and said, "I'm leaving TV Wasteland. You want to take over?" My Hollywood-honed reflexes that make me automatically say "Yes" to any form of gainful employment activated without noticing a red flag being vigorou... David Arnold's Hot Fuzz In The Summertime
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-20-2006)
After he completes scoring the new James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE, for director Martin Campbell, David Arnold (who perfectly replicated and expanded the classic John Barry 007 sound for TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and DIE ANOTHER DAY), w... 
David Goyer to write THOR
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-05-2006)
J. Michael Straczynski announced that David Goyer will be writing a treatment for Marvel Studios' THOR.Mark Protosevich was originally tabbed to write the script and Goyer will be taking his place. No word on if he will be altering Protosevich's script o... David Engel on turning Oeming's 'Six' into 'Them'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 06-05-2007)
Last November Fox TV announced that had ordered a series pilot based on Michael Oeming's original graphic novel 'Six'. The series, retitled 'Them', is currently targeted for midseason 2008.
Recently I spoke with David Engel, Manager and Co-Executive ... David Fincher on 'Torso' and more (Tue 01-08-2008)
Comics2Film loves that David Fincher. We were excited back when he was a contender to direct 'Spider-Man'. Now a chat with MTV.com reveals that Fincher has plans for lots of other comic-based fare. He's presently attached to direct the film version of Br...BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS: MAN WITHOUT FEAR!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 10-15-2001)
Brian Michael Bendis is definitely one of the good guys. Not only is he one of the hardest working men in comics, with titles like POWERS, ALIAS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, ELEKTRA, and many more under his utility belt, but he's a gracious fellow to boot. After... Michael Jackson's Hogwarts Express
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-19-2003)
ANANOVA reports that official subject of concern du jour Michael Jackson intends to travel to the Grammy Awards ceremony later this month from Miami to New York by train, accompanied by Barry Gibb and David English.English told U.K. tabloid THE SUN that t... Michael Caine Describes Ledger's JOKER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
While doing a press junket for his upcoming movie, SLEUTH, Brian Jacks over MTV had a chance to sit down and discuss his character and the highly anticipated DARK KNIGHT sequel. In the interview, Caine described the new version of the Joker portrayed... DAREDEVIL: Brian Michael Bendis
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
There’s something about Daredevil. He’s never Saved Our Entire Planet, spawned an epic crossover, or starred in a cartoon or major motion picture. Kids don’t go crazy at the sight of a Daredevil action figure, and hot young actresses don’t dance around in... The Song Remains the Same...or Not
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-17-2006)
Imagine popping CASABLANCA into your DVD player. When Ilsa Lund utters the immortal line "Play it, Sam. Play "As Time Goes By," Sam obligingly pounds the keys of his piano producing a generic piece of 40s era music completely devoid of the requested son... Composer Michael Kamen passes away
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-19-2003)
Oscar-nominated composer Michael Kamen has died. The 55-year-old, who gave us such memorable scores for such films as DIE HARD, LETHAL WEAPON, HIGHLANDER and X-MEN, passed away due to his battle with multiple sclerosis. Doctors said that Kamen suffered a ... RISING STARS: J. Michael Straczynski
by James Busbee (Wed 07-19-2000)
Having superpowers isn`t all it`s cracked up to be. When last we saw the superpowered main characters of Rising Stars, a cadre of suddenly high-powered Specials prepared to wreak havoc on the world that had ruined their quiet lives. The words of the power... POWERS: Brian Michael Bendis & Mike Avon Oeming
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 12-27-2000)
So you’ve heard the buzz about Powers, right? The comic that crosses genres by providing crime noir stories in a superhero world? Yeah, that one. The one your comic shop—like so many others—sold out of while you sat back listening to all the hype. And now... A.I.s Last All Summer Long
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 07-17-2001)
It's ironic that 2001 would be the year of release for one of Stanley Kubrick's most eagerly awaited and controversial motion pictures. With Steven Spielberg writing and directing what was to be the late master's greatest sci-fi epic, A.I. is a film to be... Lost 'Hulk' - David Hayter's Draft (Wed 08-27-2003)
After John Turman and Michael France turned in their work, but before James Schamus took a crack at penning the script for 'The Hulk', David Hayter ('X-Men') wrote his own version of the green goliath. Check out this examination of his draft...Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE - Michael Dorn
by Steve Fritz (Mon 12-18-2000)
If you ever meet Michael Dorn sans his infamous Klingon makeup, you’d be hard pressed to place him as Star Trek`s Lt. Commander Worf outside of his height. These days he sports a close-cropped patch of white hair, a side-effect from wearing the `turtle sh... THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF JULES VERNE: Michael Praed
by Steve Fritz (Mon 01-01-2001)
Michael Praed is quite proud of himself, for reasons only a parent would understand. He had just returned to his home in England to see his son and daughter in their local school`s Nativity play. `They were fantastic!` the proud father beams, just begging... DVD Review of THE INCREDIBLE HULK: The Complete Third Season
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 06-01-2008)
One doesn’t need to see every episode to follow the adventures of David Banner (Bill Bixby). The opening credits alone give you all that you need to know what is going on with David Banner and his alter ego the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). David Banner as t... All TV and No Play Make David a Dull Boy
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-19-2005)
This is both the best and the worst time of year for a TV writer. It's the best because a new season is in bloom, with promising new entertainments across the dial. It's the worst because I suddenly have even less of a social life than normal. I've seen s... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Wednesday
by David Michael Wharton (Thu 07-14-2005)
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equivalent of the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring: lots of comings and goings, but not much exciting to report. Rather, much of Wednesday is spent in that most hallowed of Con traditions: standing in line at the... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... JUMPER
by Abbie Bernstein, Columnist (Thu 02-14-2008)
Unlike, say, Star Trek, which uses its transporter simply as a plot device, the space-bending abilities of David Rice (Hayden Christensen) are very much the point of Jumper. As an adolescent, David discovers he has the ability to “jump” from o... HALLOWEEN: BEHIND THE MASK - Phil Nutman
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-04-2000)
Some evil never dies. The Shape has been shot, stabbed, burned and thrown out of windows, yet keeps coming back for more. Even non-traditional methods, like less than stellar sequels, haven’t been able to take down modern horror’s original mass murderer. ... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-24-2005)
Representatives of Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS have claimed that agents of Paramount Pictures, distributors of Steven Spielberg's 100 million dollar plus theatrical version, have engaged in an unfair campaign against th... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Bolle busted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-12-2006)
I'd like to write a bit about our Prize Closet this week. Yes, I thought that might perk you up but we'll be getting to our giveaway down below a bit. We've been running giveaways in this column fairly regularly for the past year or so, and I try to get ... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... And the Oscar Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-22-2008)
Nominations for the 80th Academy Awards® were announced on Tuesday morning by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of ... Oscar Nominees Announced
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-11-2003)
The AMPAS announced Oscar nominees today and the leader is CHICAGO with 13 nominations. Other notable contenders included GANGS OF NEW YORK, with 10, and THE HOURS, nine; THE PIANIST, seven; and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with six.THE TWO TOWER... 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... 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...VANILLA SKY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-14-2001)
VANILLA SKY is a movie with some noticeable problems, some of which cannot be discussed without giving away major plot points. This arguably extends even to genre, which director/screenwriter Cameron Crowe handles coyly rather than tantalizingly. He's not... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... JUMPER (2-Disc Special Edition)
by Tim Janson (Sun 06-15-2008)
You can keep your super strength, speed and flying…teleportation, now THAT is a super power! The ability to transport yourself to any location on the globe in a blink of an eye; what can beat that? David Rice is a normal but shy 15 year o... Redband Trailer for HELL RIDE Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-09-2008)
While making the circuits at various film festivals earlier this year, some good early press was passed along in connection with Hell Ride. The film, which was written and directed by Larry Bishop, is being "Presented by Quentin Tarantino". Fell... 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF on the way
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-17-2001)
Disaster assistance has been flooding into the New York and Washington DC areas in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Comicdom is doing its part to aid in the relief effort by pulling together and creating 9-... Slusho Commercial & CLOVERFIELD Running Time
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
A faux commercial for that fictional beverage Slusho! has appeared online over at its official website. To check out the commercial, click here. As you can see from the picture on the left, the drink also made its way onto NBC's Heroes as of late. Also, R... This Week's Premieres in Preview
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-02-2006)
This may very well be the biggest week in the entire fall season. Sure there are some shows on, but they all may pale in comparison to the hype behind the season premiere of LOST. Last week ABC showed LOST: A Tale of Survival an hour long recap of the s... Five TV Spots for CLOVERFIELD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-31-2007)
If you've been watching any sort of television over the course of the holidays, you more than likely would have seen some new TV spots for the upcoming monster flick CLOVERFIELD. I know I've caught two or three during the final week of the NFL season. Wel... JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S JLA
by Tony Whitt (Mon 01-07-2002)
A few weeks ago, when I reviewed the fairly polished JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S THE FLASH, I expressed the opinion that this series was getting stronger as it went along. Just goes to show how wrong I can be. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S JLA brings together for t... School is Out
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-02-2004)
This week’s column is dedicated to John Thonen, who passed away recently at the young age of 51. John was the very talented creator of this column’s predecessor "Vidiocy", which had a long run on Cinescape.com and has been a big influence. Not much more y... DAREDEVIL #20
by Tony Whitt (Mon 08-06-2001)
Attorney Matt Murdock is approached to handle an unusual case: suing Daredevil for damages. It seems that Daredevil took out the prospective client's greenhouse while also trying to take out some criminals, and now the man wants to send a message to all c... Stardate 0010.09: Of Nightingales That Weep
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-09-2000)
My Anonymous Source Who Is Very Close To Several Star Trek: Voyager Actors said this week that Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill and everyone else involved with the Tom Paris/B’Elanna Torres marriage still claim it will take place in the episode `Drive... Photos from ManiaFest Day Four!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (additional photos by Harold Sherrick) (Mon 09-29-2003)
With the final day of ManiaFest also being the day of the Primetime Emmy Awards, both myself and Marcia were stretched thin covering all the action. Here is a recap of the fourth day of ManiaFest:The day got started with a panel featuring some of the heav... Two New TV Spots for CLOVERFIELD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)
With the film hitting theaters in just a week, the marketing aspect for Cloverfield is now wrapping up and what a marketing machine it has been. Paramount has now released two new (and possibly last) spots for the monster movie online, which I'll pla... Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Casting has been completed on the much-anticipated sixth installment of the Warner Bros. Pictures "Harry Potter" film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner B... 'Speed Racer' to cross Tribeca Film Festival finish line (Thu 04-03-2008)
From a press release 2008 Tribeca Film Festival to close with a special presentation screening of Wachowski Brothers' 'Speed Racer'. The film, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox will screen closing night, May 3, 200...14th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-03-1999)
There was once an era, decades ago, when science fiction television shows were not popular and had little or no legitimacy--an era when the genre was looked down upon by the mainstream media and within Hollywood. In today’s climate of a thousand channels,... JJ Abrams' 1-18-08 Site Update
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-21-2007)
A fourth photo has appeared on the official site for JJ Abram's 1-18-08 movie. This is the fourth week in a row a pic has been released on the site giving everyone a general idea on what's going to happen within the story. These photos are not in the orde... MIDNIGHT NATION #9
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 12-11-2001)
That subtitle may be stating the obvious after all, stories such as this one are replete with turning points, or they wouldn't be worthy of the appellation "page turner" but this is indeed a watershed moment for one of the most suspenseful comic books ... Dawn of the Dead
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Sat 03-13-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Beacon Communications/Strike Entertainment/New Amsterdam Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ving Rhames (Kenneth); Sarah Polley (Ana); Mekhi Phifer (Andre); Jake Weber (Micha... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Golden Globes Seek Deal with WGA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
It seems that another group is seeking an interim agreement with the WGA even if AMPTP continues playing "hard ball" outside of their bargaining room. The SAG Awards grabbed a deal early on to have WGA's stamp of approval for their award show th... The SCREEN ACTOR GUILD Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
This particular award show may end up ultimately being the award show for 2007 films and television shows. As you know, the WGA denied requests for waivers to the Globes and Oscars. In fact, the WGA plans to picket the Globes, which has a lot of insi... CLOVERFIELD
by Tim Janson (Thu 04-10-2008)
Raise your hands, when is the last time that you saw the original “Godzilla”? I’m not talking about the dubbed Americanized version with the cut-in Raymond Burr scenes, I mean the original “Gojira”. The original was... Five Minutes of CLOVERFIELD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
Updated: Ryan Rotten had a chance to ask the director some questions about the film. In particular, the aspects behind the handicam method which is getting some heavy criticism with our comments below. He also addressed the "It's a Lion!&qu... I AM LEGEND Poster
by News Editor (Fri 06-08-2007)
MovieWeb.com has posted the new poster for Warner Bros.' I AM LEGEND.
As previously reported, the story is set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, and centers on one lone man (Will Smith) who fights to survive against a horde of vampire-lik... ALPHA FLIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-08-2004)
For reasons which remain as yet unknown (and which we may end up caring little about when we find out), Walter Langkowski, also known as Sasquatch, has begun reassembling the Alpha Flight team. But he's running into some difficulty - his pitch is ineffect... Music with Depth
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-10-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS UK film composer David Julyan, noted for his moody scores for Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING, MEMENTO, and INSOMNIA (the latter two scores issues on Thrive and Varese Sarabande CDs, respectively) has taken a dark swing into horr... Some Details on 1-18-08 & Poster
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
JJ Abrams revealed at Comic Con a few days ago that the source of his inspiration for 1-18-08 (as it's currently called) was a recent trip to Japan. He was quoted as saying "We need our own Godzilla!". This may put a dent into the speculati... CLOVERFIELD Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-19-2007)
You can now watch the second CLOVERFIELD trailer in High Definition courtesy of Paramount and Apple. The film stars Michael Stahl-David, Odet Jasmin, Mike Vogel and Lizzy Caplan. The monster movie is directed by Matt Reeves and produced by ... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... Dark Horse Comics to release ALIEN VS. PREDATOR sequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-10-2004)
Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will publish a original companion comic story to this summer's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR film. Titled ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT, the 96-page graphic novel takes the story elements of Paul W.S. Anderson's f... BATMAN scribe to write SPIDER-MAN?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-25-2003)
...sources's David Michael Wharton was in attendance."I will say that there is a special project I'm looking to do with Mike Kunkel, who did HEROBEAR AND THE KID, which is a Spider-Man based project," Dini told the assembled crowd. "It's a real light-hear... Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-16-2005)
Genre:Science Fiction/Comedy.Studio:Hollywood Pictures.Production Company:Spyglass Entertainment.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Martin Freeman (Arthur Dent); Mos Def (Ford Prefect); Sam Rockwell (Zaphod Beeblebrox); Zooey Deschanel (Trisha "Trillian" ... COMIC-CON: The HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY teaser is shown!
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Fri 07-23-2004)
We've just received word that the teaser trailer for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY was shown moments ago at the Pixar panel held at the San Diego Comic Convention. Running between 30 to 60 seconds long, here's how our correspondent described the im... LOST score comes to CD from Varese Sarabande
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-07-2006)
Varese Sarabande has announced a new crop of CDs for release in March, including an album with the most sought after music of any of today's TV series: Michael Giacchino's Emmy winning music for LOST will be released on March 21st. LOST became an unpreced... Comic-Con schedule released
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-10-2003)
The official website for the San Diego Comic-Con International has now posted the list of panel events for next week's Comic-Con. There's plenty of events for movie and TV fans to check out including celebrity appearances by Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino... 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... Marvel Comics November Solicitation MAX
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics MAX line:ALIAS #3Painted cover by David MackWritten by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Michael GaydosRed-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL) and artist Michael Gaydos (THE CROW) contin... Just one day left to ManiaFest!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-17-2003)
Just one day remains until the first annual ManiaFest Genre Film Festival gets underway. With over 30 films to be screened (and some of them will have their creators and cast members on hand to discuss what it was like making them), two panels, a salute t... POWERS, KABUKI move to Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-09-2004)
Marvel Comics has announced today plans for a new creator owned imprint line called Icon, to publish comics with characters outside the Marvel Universe. Launching this July the first two books published by Icon will be Brian Michael Bendis' POWERS and Dav... OMEGA CODE 2 Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-18-2001)
Friday will see the release of MEGIDDO: OMEGA CODE 2, a sequel to the film released in 1999. Michael York returns to reprise his role of Stone Alexander. The film also stars Michael Biehn, Udo Kier, David Hedison, Michael Ironside, Kent McCord and Franco ... Starsky & Hutch
by Coming Attractions (Wed 01-14-2004)
Genre:Action/Crime/Television Adaptation.Studio:Warner Bros./Dimension FilmsProduction Company:Weed Road Productions/Eagle Cove Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Ben Stiller (Starsky); Owen Wilson (Hutch); Snoop Dogg (Huggy Bear); Vi... REPLICANT
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 10-25-2001)
Jean-Claude Van Damme, best actor ever. Can you say it without laughing? Good, didn’t think so - unless you’re ten. So why is it that this block of Belgian wood, who claims to have learned English by watching THE FLINTSTONES, has appeared in not one, not ... 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...'The Incredible Hulk' to Smash into Theaters June 27, 2008 (Mon 11-06-2006)
You WILL like him when he's angry! Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures will unleash Marvel's renowned, larger-than-life green Super Hero onto moviegoers everywhere in summer 2008 as they have announced a June 27th release date for the action-packed, new...Sony Pictures Imageworks joins 'Watchmen' (Tue 07-01-2008)
From a press release CULVER CITY, CA – June 29, 2008 – Sony Pictures Imageworks, the award-winning digital production company whose most recent project HANCOCK opens July 2nd, today announced six major motion picture projects that are current...Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... Millar and Gough Exit SMALLVILLE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Curiously, it seems that the Smallville showrunners are exiting the series just a few weeks after CW announced an upcoming eight season. Here's what Alfred Gough and Miles Millar had to say in an open letter to their friends.As the creators of "Small... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... SPY GAME
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 11-21-2001)
SPY GAME is reasonably entertaining because it's well-made, but you can also see large hints of the movie that it seems to want to be (indeed, perhaps the movie that its makers believe it to be), which is not the one that's wound up on screen. Robert Redf... What\'s Michael Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kobayashi MakotoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayDescribed as \"Japan\'s version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one,\" Makoto Kobayashi\'s What\'s Michael? mixes slice-of-life cat reality with o... Preview the ART OF MARVEL COMICS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-26-2003)
This coming November Marvel Comics will release a hardcover collection of some of their most memorable art published in the past two years. THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 will be the first in a series of volumes showcasing the stellar artwork by some of ... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Season 3
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-21-2008)
When last we left the crew of the Battlestar Galactica, at the end of season two, their settlement on New Caprica was being invaded by the Cylons. Both Admiral Adama (Edward James Olmos) and Commander Adama (Jamie Bamber) decide to jump away from New... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... CLOVERFIELD
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 01-19-2008)
To answer some basic questions about Cloverfield up front: a) yes, it’s pretty much Godzilla in everything but name; b) yes, we see the monster; c) yes, it’s a great monster and d) yes, this is a pretty fine movie about a giant creature rampag... DVD Review of The Incredible Hulk - The Complete Fourth Season
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-13-2008)
Season 3 of the Incredible Hulk went out with a whimper. David Banner (Bill Bixby) got mixed up with some forest fire fighters and a crazy fire bug. The plot was mundane and your standard throw away episode of the series. The ideas of cliffhanger season f... HARRY POTTER 6 Pushed to July 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-14-2008)
Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that it has moved back the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and in the majo... "Incredible Hulk" gets release date
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)
Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures announced a June 27, 2008, release date for The Incredible Hulk, sequel to 2003's Hulk. The announcement was made Nov. 6 by Michael Helfant, president and chief operating officer of Marvel Studios, and Kevin Feige, Ma... Photos from the 2004 Saturn Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groff (Fri 05-07-2004)
The 30th Annual Saturn Awards, 'Celebration of the Fantastic,' were held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on Wednesday, May 5th. As the excitement built on the red carpet the key phrases from everyone about The Academy and Science Fiction in general seemed... THE GODFATHER DVD COLLECTION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sat 10-13-2001)
Francis Ford Coppola not only led his generation of young, new filmmakers who revived the form in the early '70s, he has also made, in the course of his uneven career, some of the greatest American films ever. Now, Paramount Home Video has released two su... Comicscape - July 9, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-09-2003)
OPINIONI finally got to see THE HULK yesterday, and now I see why it's gotten such mixed reviews. It's a nicely thought-out movie, and it tells Bruce Banner's story in the only plausible way that it could be told in 2003. On the other hand, it takes a lot... Science of Sci-Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-10-2007)
Though largely neglected in the past, the link between science fiction and technological development is an important one; one that spurs scientific discovery and connects the world of grounded truth with the realm of infinite possibility. The pulp magazin... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... THE LATHE OF HEAVEN: Making the Film
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-17-2000)
For many years the crowning achievement in sci-fi literature/cinematic adaptation was Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke`s 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film showed that literature, science fiction concepts and motion picture art could co-exist and even s... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... Lambro of the Living Dead
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-16-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Watching the film, there is little to relish about 1973's CRYPT OF THE LIVING DEAD, which was released in England as VAMPIRE WOMAN and may be found on DVD sales bins as YOUNG HANNAH: QUEEN OF THE VAMPIRES. It's a mishmash of a ... LAKE PLACID
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-09-2000)
LAKE PLACID (coming out on video this week) is the next step in the evolutionary process that led from JAWS to ANACONDA. The unlikely but amusing story has a JURASSIC-size Salt Water Crocodile showing up in an isolated lake not too far from the Easter Coa... KNIGHT RIDER turbo boosts onto store shelves
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-27-2003)
I suddenly feel like I'm 13-years-old again: twenty years after the series debuted on television, there's a new KNIGHT RIDER video game out!Published by Tri Synergy, the new PC video game allows you to play as Michael Knight, the role that launched David ... Comicscape - August 6, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-06-2003)
OPINIONWelcome to the last month of summer! I've already gotten a lot of response to the idea of a column on the depiction of African-Americans and other minorities in comics - one person even sent what amounts to a full article! - but before doing that c... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)
I'm really not trying to turn my repeatedly delaying this STAR WARS/STAR TREK column into a running joke, I swear. I fully intended to delve into that rich subject material this week, after finally closing out George Lucas' franchise last Friday night. ... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
OPINION: I'm guessing everyone's pretty tired of the comics covers topic, based on the incredibly small response to my request for votes for the best comics covers of all time. I'm pretty tired of it, myself - but that's because I decided to go out and do... THE PRESTIGE trailer hits
by Karl Schneider (Sat 07-15-2006)
The trailer for the upcoming film THE PRESTIGE has landed on the web. You can view the trailer in various formats here.I have personally been waiting for this trailer for a while now, and I simply loved it. My anticipation for this movie has launched th... CG AXIS Unveiling
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
A demo reel of AXIS, a CG crafted film created under the banners of Chaman Prods., Vivendi Universal's StudioCanal and TVA International, will be premiered at this year's 28th International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (SIGGR... Two Publishers Unite for SEPTEMBER 11
by Eric Moro & Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-19-2001)
At a time when the nation has rediscovered the meaning of the word "hero," the comic book publishers who chronicle the fictional exploits of fantasy heroes have turned instead to paying tribute to the men and women who demonstrated true heroism on Septemb... Phoenix Taking On Rodriguez's HERETIC
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-23-2008)
A new Renaissance-set action adventure thriller is on the horizon, reports Variety. Phoenix Pictures has bought Javier Rodriguez's spec script The Heretic. Phoenix's Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites will produce. Michael Connolly of Mad Hatt... Flying high at the premiere of THE AVIATOR
by Sue Schneider (Wed 12-29-2004)
Miramax Films, Initial Entertainment Group and Warner Bros. Pictures recently held the LA Premiere of THE AVIATOR at the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. The premiere was hosted by Max Factor and Elle Magazine.THE AVIATOR is the story of a... Creepy Poster For THE OMEN
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-08-2006)
A new poster for The Omen has surfaced on the web. As you can see, it's pretty creepy.The Omen is directed by John Moore and centers around a young boy named Damien. Damien is, unfortunately, destined to become the Anti-Christ. Just imagine how his poor... THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Arrives on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 05-08-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSOK – I’ll admit a prejudice: John Scott’s majestic and heroic score for THE FINAL COUNTDOWN was an instant favorite when the film first appeared in 1980. A thrilling and compelling story about a modern-day nuclear aircraft carri... Snapshots from the premiere of KILL BILL VOLUME 1
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-16-2003)
Miramax Films' KILL BILL VOL. 1 is the number one movie at the box-office this week. KILL BILL which opened last Friday had the Los Angeles premiere screening on September 29th at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.Whereas THE MATRIX trilogy was t... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... 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 Goa’uld foe Hathor (Susanne Braun), who threatens to insert a Go... Tobin Bell joins "Boogeyman 2"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-06-2007)
According to Fangoria, Tobin Bell has signed on to star in the upcoming film from Ghost House Pictures titled Boogeyman 2."Brian's script is filled with scenes of outrageous terror that will redefine the 'Boogeyman' franchise," said Ghost House'... New poster for THE PRESTIGE
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-11-2006)
A new poster for the upcoming film THE PRESTIGE has been released. You can view it above.The film is based on Christopher Priest's 1996 novel, Bale and Jackman play rival magicians in turn-of-the-century London who battle each other for trade secrets. Th... More UNIQUEness
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-15-2004)
Yesterday we brought you the news about Touchstone Pictures acquiring the film rights to Platinum Studios forthcoming graphic novel UNIQUE. The Hollywood Reporter covered all the bases about who's onboard the film project (director David Goyer and screenw... ROAD TO PERDITION
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-12-2002)
While the American period gangster genre is overwhelmingly identified with Italian-Americans (between the real-world Al Capone and the fictional Corleones, they've had the most coverage), there have been notable exceptions. ROAD TO PERDITION joins the rel... Michael Bacall joins GRINDHOUSE
by Karl Schneider (Sun 09-10-2006)
MAccording to ComingSoon.net, Michael Bacall has joined Quentin Tarantino's half of the double feature GRINDHOUSE. Bacall will join Eli Roth, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Bell, Kurt Russell and Omar Doom in the film.GRINDHOUSE will include two films joined by fau... THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-21-2003)
As a political statement, THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE is a lot murkier than seems intended, while as drama, it veers between being almost wrenching in places and borderline silly in others. As a mystery, though, it winds up being pretty decent. However, the ma... Williams, David Nominated. DOCTOR WHO is Back. Critical Notes.
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 04-18-2003)
Thanks again, everyone for a week of interesting comments. Let's jump in...Williams, David nominatedThe first one of the week comes from Allan S in Long Beach, who responds to Travis Clarke's claim from last week that David Gemmell is "probably the best f... 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... Peter David to write Spider-Man 2 Novelization (Sun 09-14-2003)
From the Del Rey Internet Newsletter #126: As Del Rey will be publishing the official novelization for SPIDER-MAN 2, we have signed on acclaimed science fiction writer Peter David. A New York Times bestselling author for his multiple Star Trek: The Next ...Being a Brief Discussion With David L. Williams
by Way Jeng (Thu 11-18-2004)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
There aren't many shows that I give an unqualified recommendation. A show might be great, but there's almost always something that has to be noted. There might be a small but significant flaw that the audience will have to tolerate.... David Self Penning Captain America?
by Joe Hendren (Sat 02-18-2006)
Marvel usually draws on the same stable of screenwriters for its projects, such as David Goyer, Zak Penn, Simon Kinberg and David Hayter. Another of these Marvel veterans is the scribe writing Captain America: David Self.
More... Cameron's Crow
by Scott Collura (Tue 09-25-2001)
Aliens: Special Edition (1986)FoxMovie Grade: 3 ½ starsDisc Grade: 3 starsOnly James Cameron would dare to make a sequel to Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi/horror effort Alien and succeed (just ask David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet). Terminator's Michae... Kismet Developing Bava Remakes
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-11-2001)
A new production company, Kismet Classics, has been created by Kismet Entertainment Group and International Media Films for the purpose of exploiting the remake rights to a number of Italian, sci-fi, horror and adventure films, 13 of which were crafted by... Six Senses, Six Nominations
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 02-16-2000)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was uncharacteristically generous to genre films this morning, when announcing the Year 2000 Academy Award Nominees. Among those eligible to win an Oscar on March 26, there are at least thirty-one nomination... X2 DVD details
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-20-2003)
20th Century Fox is making a two-disc DVD for its upcoming home video release of X2: X-MEN UNITED. The disc will go on sale starting November 25 for Region 1 DVD owners in North America.Director Bryan Singer and Director of Photography Tom Sigel will prov... Hasselhoff promises KNIGHT RIDER return
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-19-2001)
In a quick news bit in this week's Entertainment Weekly, the once and future Michael Knight, a.k.a. actor/producer David Hasselhoff, promised a new version of his 1980s action show KNIGHT RIDER would be hitting the air in the future. "We're taking it way ... HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 07-11-2007)
It’s really hard to imagine someone wandering into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix cold, without having seen the previous films and/or read the books, which is a good thing, because this latest entry in the cinematic series makes no conces... Michael Jackson Meets MEN IN BLACK 2
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
A plethora of rumors online are now confirmed with solid word that Michael Jackson will be appearing in the coming MEN IN BLACK 2. And, despite the visual joke in the first MIB, the singer will not be playing an alien.While talking to Variety columnist Mi... ANGEL: David Greenwalt
by Edward Gross (Tue 07-25-2000)
It would be difficult to imagine Buffy-creator Joss Whedon finding a more suitable creative partner than David Greenwalt. Having served as co-executive producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since its first season, it seemed only natural that Greenwalt woul... HARRISON'S FLOWERS
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 03-16-2002)
While not as strained as the opening sections of WE WERE SOLDIERS, HARRISON'S FLOWERS gets off to a somewhat awkward start, establishing the happy home life of Newsweek worker Sarah Lloyd (Andie MacDowell), her prize-winning photojournalist husband Harris... Comicscape - November 5, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-05-2003)
OPINION: Yes, you heard me right: "Part One." The response to my question about why there aren't enough female superheroes in their own books and what should be done about that problem was tremendous - and I finally got a goodly number of responses from f... 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... Fivesome Cast For Apatow's YEAR ONE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse (recently known as "McLovin" in Superbad) has been cast alongside co-star Michael Sera, Jack Black, Oliver Platt, David Cross, Vinnie Jones and Juno Temple in Judd Apatow's upcoming YEAR ONE, says the Hollywood... Harold Perrineau Returns to LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
It has been leaked to the press that a character thought gone will be returning to LOST next season. This was supposed to be announced during Comic Con 2007 but the Television Critics Association got word of it first and then questioned ABC's Entertainmen... The New World
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Historical/Drama.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Colin Farrell (John Smith); Christopher Plummer (Captain Christopher Newport); Christian Bale (John Rolfe); David Thewlis (Captain Wingfeld); ... THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-23-1999)
The James Bond films haven`t been `films` since FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. Or, to put it more precisely, they have become `James Bond films,` a sort of genre unto itself with a well-established formula and a level of audience expectation that cannot be ignor... Michael Medved: Ignorant or Deliberately Deceptive?
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
On a special edition of ABC`s television show POLITICALLY INCORRECT, host Bill Maher was discussing the Oscar telecast with a panel of guests including Chris Isaak and Michael Medved. The conservative critic was spewing his usual bile about an alleged Hol... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Writer-producer David Fury
by Denise Dumars (Thu 04-20-2000)
`They left me out of the picture!` David Fury says of the October 1, 1999 issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that listed the BUFFY episodes to date and featured a photo of and a discussion with the principal BUFFY writers. `I was a freelancer last year,` he ex... Michael Clarke Duncan - Part Two
by Michael O'Connell (Fri 03-24-2000)
Sitting down to interview Michael Clarke Duncan who stars alongside Tom Hanks in The Green Mile, the first thing I notice is his jovial, garrulous manner. He`s friendly, open, and extremely happy to talk about the biggest role of his acting career. Big. T... THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)
The World Is Not Enough, the 19th official James Bond film, scored big at the box office when it was released late last year, but it was hardly the breakthrough film its makers would have us believe. This special edition DVD presents the film with a beaut... Unsaid Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-16-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSPrometheus Records of Belgium has released Don Davis' sublime and poetic score for Tom McLoughlin's psychological thriller, THE UNSAID (PCD 156). Davis, best known these days for his MATRIX scores, provided a warm orchestral sco... Yelchin Playing Reese in TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett) is in negotiations to star as post-apocalyptic warrior Kyle Reese in director McG's new Terminator movie, says The Hollywood Reporter. David Campbell Wilson, John Brancato and Michael Ferris wrote the screenplay though scr... FREQUENCY
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 04-27-2000)
It’s commonplace for a film with higher aspirations to avoid genre labels—if, by higher aspirations,` we mean hoping to reach a wider audience than hardcore Trekkies by incorporating elements of romance, action-adventure, or drama. In such cases, the fami... Shrek 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 06-08-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Animated/Sequel.Studio:DreamWorks SKG.Production Company:DreamWorks SKG.Project Phase:In the Can.Type of Animation:Computer Generated Imagery.Whose Voices Are In It:Mike Myers (Shrek); Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona); Eddie Murphy (Donkey); Jo... 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... Multi-Million Dollar Examples of the Cruel Laws of Filmmaking
by John Thonen (Tue 08-22-2000)
Ever watch a film and think to yourself, `Jezz, I could do better than that in my sleep?` Sure you have. Most any fan bothering to read this column has had those thoughts many a time. But the reality is that making a genuinely good—let alone great—film is... The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 7: Developing a New Series
by Edward Gross (Mon 12-20-1999)
With the STAR TREK II writer/director’s bible having been written, producer Harold Livingston began contacting writers and agents in an effort to get the first thirteen scripts in motion. `I wanted to make STAR TREK more universal,` explains Livingston m... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... To Be Continued...
by Jason Davis (Mon 04-24-2006)
There's something about the words "to be continued" that TV audiences simultaneously love and hate. On one hand, it means the story is going to have at least another hour to unfold its hitherto unexpected complexities before us. On the other hand, it me... CHAMBER OF SECRETS premiere pics
by SUE SCHNEIDER (Wed 11-27-2002)
While Harry Potter sightings have been reported from London to New York, most recently the young sorcerer is said to have popped up in Los Angeles, Calif. for the premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.Attending the premiere were the film's s... Stiller and Vaughn are USED GUYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-10-2003)
Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn are attached to star in the sci-fi comedy USED GUYS, with AUSTIN POWERS helmer Jay Roach set to direct. The screenwriting duo of David Guion and Michael Handelman have been hired by Roach to rewrite the movie's script (origina... L. Frank Baum's OZ On The WB?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
A TV pilot for a potential series based on L. Frank Baum's OZ books has been ordered up by the WB.According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, X-MEN scribe David Hayter will write the pilot as well as executive produce, with Lawrence Bender (GOOD WILL ... JURASSIC PARK (1993)
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 06-08-2001)
Steven Spielberg`s dinosaur film, adpated by Michael Crichton and David Koepp from Crichton`s bestseller, may be lacking in subtleties of narrative and characterization, but it`s hard to think of a more irrelevent criticism when applied to a film that is ... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... THE GREEN MILE: Frank Darabont Interview (Tue 06-13-2000)
1999`s Oscar-nominated blockbuster success, THE GREEN MILE, based on Stephen King`s serialized novels, is an impressive adaptation (written and directed by Frank Darabont) that flies in the face of most accepted studio wisdom regarding what represents co...Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001 Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-31-2001)
Picking up where we left off, here's the rest of the best!#7) Elektra - Proving that not all bad girls are irredeemable demons bathing in blood or writhing in the fires of Hell (how Chaotic), Elektra Natchios is a complex woman with some serious issues. A... Peter David Talks Teen Titans
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-08-2002)
On his his
own website, comic scribe, novelist and columnist Peter David recently
revealed his involvement with the recently announced Teen Titans
animated show. David writes a number of titles for Marvel and DC, including the
popular teen team book... David Moran: DCGer Goes Pro! (Mon 08-26-2002)
Comics2film's Rhonda Hearon recently had a chance to chat with up and coming new artist David Morán, also know as the Digital Concept Gallery artist Marrow2000. David is a twenty year old art student currently living in Santa Ana, California, but he'...Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part One
by Pamela Harland (Wed 04-24-2002)
He's big, bigger than most. But can he stack up against The Rock? You better believe it, says Michael Clarke Duncan who co-stars with the famous wrestler in The Rock's first starring role in THE SCORPION KING."He's six four, two seventy," says Duncan. "I'... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Producer Talks Final Season
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-07-2007)
David Weddle, producer of Sci-fi's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, has talked a little bit about final season of the show to SyFy Portal's Michael Hinman. Part of the topics discussed was the "break" between the first half the season and the last half of ... Time Trips - The Top Ten Time Travel Flicks
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)
On this holiday weekend, where everyone is traveling here or jetting off there, one lesser known vacation alternative also happens to be one of the coolest: that ever-enticing sci-fi trope, time travel. With it come the eternal questions that speak to the... Mother's Day gifts
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-02-2006)
Somewhere in between the DVD debut of a new title and its re-release as a super new extended limited special edition, a distributor sometimes finds itself with thousands of unsold DVDs in the warehouse. It's not necessarily a reflection on that titles pop... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... FINAL DESTINATION 2 pics
by Mike Whybark (Fri 12-27-2002)
New Line Cinema will release FINAL DESTINATION 2 on January 31. Directed by David Ellis and starring: A.J. Cook, Michael Landes and Ali Larter, the sequel's central premise is the awakening of unpleasant precognitive powers in a young woman after a horrif... Asher's Back....in Polity Form
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-28-2008)
American fans of Brit SF guru Neal Asher have long since dealt with delays between the UK and US release dates of his work. Being published through two different companies, Tor UK/Macmillan in Britain and Tor US in the states, has resulted in Polity novel... Welcome to the NHK Empty Art Box Contest (Sat 11-01-2003)
After converting the bulk of our DVD collection to thinpaks in order to conserve space, we ended up with a huge stack of empty art boxes. Rather than just have them laying around here or being put in storage...