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Smallville's Eric Johnson is Flash Gordon (Wed 04-11-2007)

"Smallville" alum Eric Johnson has landed the title role in Sci Fi Channel's upcoming series "Flash Gordon." The 22-hour series, a contemporary take on the popular comic strip franchise, is slated for an August premiere. It will feature Johnson as spac...

Eric Johnson is Sci Fi Channel's "Flash Gordon"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-12-2007)

According to Sci Fi Wire, Eric Johnson has signed on to play the title role in the upcoming TV series, Flash Gordon.Johnson will play the space-traveling adventurer Gordon, who is joined by companions Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov.  Ordinary people ...

Johnson Talks GORDON
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)

Entertainment Weekly caught up with actor Eric Johnson to talk with him about the upcoming series FLASH GORDON for the Sci Fi Channel. Johnson tells EW in the interview, "What I really like about Flash is he's such a unique comic hero in that he has...


Dave Johnson Covers MICRONAUTS
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 03-01-2002)

Dave Johnson, the cover artist of 100 BULLETS, will be illustrating the covers to MICRONAUTS #1-3 from Image Comics and Devil's Due.Johnson steps in for Michael Golden, the previously announced cover artist who had to back out because of a heavy workload,...

GHOST RIDER's Johnson Goes to Hell
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Fri 11-11-2005)

CINESCAPE can't wait for GHOST RIDER from DAREDEVIL writer-director Mark Steven Johnson. There's so much excitement about what Johnson is conjuring up with Nicolas Cage playing the cursed motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze that we're offering up an early sneak...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

...of Flash (Eric Johnson) and his companions, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov. Ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they find themselves as Earth’s last line of defense against the forces of the merciless dictator Ming. Panelists...

Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part IV
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-03-2003)

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Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part II
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-30-2003)

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Comic-Con 2007 "Flash Gordon" panel (Wed 08-08-2007)

Watch the complete "Flash Gordon" panel discussion - almost 48 minutes - from San Diego Comic-Con 2007 featuring Eric Johnson, Gina Holden and many more.

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-17-2002)

...hitney's (Eric Johnson) ailing father may be his next victim. Meanwhile, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is furious after his father sends someone to look into LuthorCorp's financial records and this man reveals Lex's secret investigation into Clark and his...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-08-2003)

...Whitney (Eric Johnson) returns home from the Marines looking to rekindle his relationship with Lana (Kristin Kreuk) but his suspicious behavior prompts Clark (Tom Welling) to question his true motives, ultimately revealing a shocking truth about "t...


Flash Gets Its Dale Arden (Sat 05-12-2007)

Gina Holden (Fantastic Four) has been cast as Dale Arden, the female lead in SCI FI Channel's upcoming original series Flash Gordon. She will co-star opposite Eric Johnson (Smallville), who plays the title character.

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-15-2003)

In case you missed it Tuesday night, The WB is going to rebroadcast the Smallville episodes "Visage", in which Whitney returns to Smallville. As Whitney (Eric Johnson) returns home from the Marines looking to rekindle his relationship with Lana (K...

Lex's 'Shimmering' Stalker on Smallville (Mon 01-14-2002)

... Whitney (Eric Johnson) inexplicably pushes her away." In other Smallville news, Shawn Ashmore (who played "Iceman" Bobby Drake in X-Men) is guest-starring in the upcoming "Leech" episode, which has been shooting this week. ...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-31-2002)

Clark must protect Lex from a deadly, invisible force in an encore presentation of "Shimmer", the June 4th episode of Smallville. A teen girl's (guest star Azura Skye, 28 Days) obsession with Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) turns life-threatening when invi...


Johnny Depp: "King of the World" (Thu 09-21-2006)

Indiana Jones, meet Jack Sparrow. Jim Uhls, who successfully adapted the "unadaptable" Chuck Palahniuk novel "Fight Club," has been hired to turn "Rex Mundi," a series of graphic novels by Arvid Nelson and Eric Johnson, into a feature for Johnny Depp to s...

This Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-12-2002)

Clark must protect Lex from a deadly, invisible force in an encore presentation of "Shimmer", the August 12th episode of Smallville. A teen girl's (guest star Azura Skye, 28 Days) obsession with Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) turns life-threaten...

Lana Lang's Boyfriends Speak (Sun 02-13-2005)

KryptonSite has posted some interview highlights with actors Jensen Ackles and Eric Johnson of 'Smallville'. Be warned of potential spoilers within...

'Flash Gordon' in the UK
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-13-2007)

Variety reports that the U.K. SCI FI Channel has picked up the new 'Flash Gordon' TV series. Web has bought exclusive U.K. and Benelux rights from distributor RHI to the remake of the 22-part cult show, starring Eric Johnson as the eponymous hero. D...


Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Sat 01-24-2004)

...ood; with Eric Johnson in particular portraying Yuji\'s various feelings well, but the lack of Japanese track (in particular, the criminally good opening song \"Break Free\") is unfortunate. Video: It\'s not terrible by any means, but it\'s not as goo...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-01-2002)

... Whitney (Eric Johnson). James Marshall (The Famous Jett Jackson) directed the episode written by Philip Levens (Wolf Lake) & Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Shanghai Noon). "Crush" airs Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00 p.m. ET on The WB network. Thanks to ...

First Look: 'Flash Gordon'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-22-2007)

Star Eric Johnson fills fans in about how his hero -- debuting this summer on Sci Fi -- breaks new ground for a character who's been around since the 1930s...

Interview: Paul Sharpino on Smallville & Flash Gordon (Fri 08-10-2007)

Paul Shapiro, who has directed some of the most memorable episodes in Smallville history, including Pariah and Solitude, talks about each, as well as his direction of Heroes, and his upcoming work on the Sci Fi Series Flash Gordon, starring Smallvilles Er...


Flash Gordon Premiere Update (Sat 04-28-2007)

Flash Gordon premieres Aug. 10. It puts a 21st-century spin on the SF classic. SCI FI's contemporized version stars Eric Johnson.

1st SMALLVILLE Episode Image
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-04-2001)

The WB TV network has released their first official image from a coming episode of SMALLVILLE. The image is from the episode titled "Metamorphosis", and features a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) rescuing Whitney Foreman (Eric Johnson) from a wrecked and b...

Trade Paperback Review of Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 08-29-2008)

The year is 1937. Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich are conquering Europe for what he called “breathing room”. Halfway around the world the Untied States of America sits and waits. Was America really safe? Did the Nazis have agents in America?...

Mania Exclusive: Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan on DRINKY CROW
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-12-2008)

"...a desperate, depressed, tormented romantic who seeks escape from the horror of being alive through killing his brain-cells with alcohol and/or bullets." That's how Adult Swim describes the title character in 'The Drinky Crow Show', the all ...


SMALLVILLE "Pilot"
by Eric Moro (Tue 10-16-2001)

...osenbaum, Eric Johnson, Sam Jones III, Allison Mack, John SchneiderCreators: Alfred Gogh, Miles MillarWriters: Alfred Gogh, Miles MillarDirector: David Nutter

Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part I
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-29-2003)

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Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-31-2002)

...ones III, Eric Johnson, Annette O'Toole and John Schneider also star. Chris Long directed the episode written by Doris Egan. Watch "Hourglass" Tuesday, August 6th at 9:00 p.m. ET on The WB network. Thanks to author and comic book movie journalist...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-14-2002)

...ones III, Eric Johnson and Annette O'Toole also star. Chris Long directed the episode written by Doris Egan. "Hug" airs Tuesday, the August 20th at 9:00 p.m. ET on The WB network. Thanks to author and comic book movie journalist Andy Mangels for...


Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part III
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-31-2003)

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Joe Satriani Set To Release Live Double CD & DVD
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 10-03-2006)

...ar legend Eric Johnson, candid moments with members of Joe's band and crew, and one amazing surprise unleashed by the audience that night in San Francisco. Audio from HDNet's state-of-the-art production of the Anaheim show will be released in a double-...

Guitar Gods on DVD
by Randall Larson (Mon 09-05-2005)

..., Vai and Eric Johnson. An action-packed DVD with performance highlights was released and has since been certified platinum. In 1997, Satriani and Vai again reunited and added Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Robert Fripp to the bill. In May 1998, the tour hea...

SMALLVILLE Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 01-14-2002)

... Whitney (Eric Johnson) inexplicably pushes her away. D.J. Caruso directed the episode written by Michael Green and Mark Verheiden.


Con Season!
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-02-2006)

... Durance, Eric Johnson, Sarah Carter and Paul Wesley) all had to pull out due to work commitments. After waking up at the personally debilitating time of 6am, my travelling party and I headed from Birmingham (a.k.a., home base) to Coventry, only gettin...

Joe Satriani to Team Up with John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert for 2007 G3 Tour
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-31-2007)

...Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, played to sold-out crowds throughout October and November, 1996 and was followed by successful treks in Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. The most recent North American G3 tour, in 2003, showcased Satr...

Flash Gordon - "Alliances" Stills (Mon 09-03-2007)

SciFi Channel has released six images from "Alliances," the Friday, Sept. 28 episode of Flash Gordon. The images show Eric Johnson as Flash Gordon, Jody Racicot as Hans Zarkhov, Michael Eklund as Quin, Karen Cliche as Baylin, Steve Bacic as Baron and ...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-04-2002)

...ones III, Eric Johnson, Annette O'Toole and John Schneider also star. Terrance O'Hara directed the episode with story written by Greg Walker and teleplay by Michael Green & Mark Verheiden. "Obscura" airs Monday, September 10th at 9:00 p.m. ET on T...


New Flash Gordon Photo (Thu 05-24-2007)

Check out the new image showing Eric Johnson as Flash Gordon and Gina Holden as Dale Arden

Smallville's "Whitney" Speaks (Fri 12-03-2004)

Eric Johnson, who played Whitney Fordman on the first season of 'Smallville,' is interviewed at MediasharX.com. He talks about fan reaction to his character and what other characters he auditioned for, such as Clark and Lex...

Johnson on track with 'Ghost Rider' (Thu 10-23-2003)

Daredevil director Mark Steven Johnson has scared up an MGM pitch deal for 'Succubus,' a horror film with comic elements that Johnson will direct right after he completes 'Ghost Rider' with Nicolas Cage. A 'Succubus' scribe will be secured quickly, and...

NieA_7 Vol. #1
by Mike Dungan (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Audio: I watched this disc in both Japanese and English. The dialogue and music came through clearly, but not especially so. Video: The colors are soft but lush, lending and ethereal quality to much of the disc. I noticed no real problems with...


Mignola says Lobster Johnson is in 'Hellboy III' (maybe)
by El Bicho (Fri 07-11-2008)

In our recent chat with Mike Mignola, the director talked about the business side in terms protecting material, how the success affects him, and future projects. In 'Hellboy 2: The Golden Army,' the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense is joined ...

Behind the Scenes with Greg Johnson on 'The Invincible Iron Man' (Wed 01-24-2007)

Greg Johnson is no stranger to the armored Avenger Iron Man. Having been a long time fan of the character, Johnson first wrote for Shell-head in the immaculate second season of Iron Man in 1995, dramatically revamping and improving the series. He returned...

THE CROW: SALVATION - Eric Mabius
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-14-2000)

James O’Barr’s comic book creation The Crow flies again in the form of The Crow: Salvation—at least in Spokane, Washington. The third film in the franchise, which began with the ill-fated 1994 production starring Brandon Lee, has been sitting on the shelf...

Johnson Talks About Daredevil
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-21-2002)

ManWithoutFear.com published an extensive interview with Daredevil helmer Mark Steven Johnson yesterday. In the interview, Johnson reveals that he is a long-time comic fan and that horn-head was his favorite. He cites Stan Lee and Frank Miller as h...


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...

Cage and Johnson bring a friendlier 'Ghost Rider' (Sat 12-02-2006)

"When [director Mark Steven Johnson] came on board and he wrote this version I think it opened up the character to wider audience. I want the kids to come see the movie," says Nicolas Cage of the 'Ghost Rider' movie. "So yeah, there's some scary moments, ...

Mark Steven Johnson: "Ghost Rider is nocturnal" (Sat 11-25-2006)

"I made him nocturnal. That was my big thing. In the comics, he can be Ghost Rider at any time. I really wanted it to be something like a classic monster movie," says director Mark Steven Johnson. "When the moon comes out and evil's around, he turns into ...

Mark Steven Johnson Answers Your Questions (Fri 09-01-2006)

"I kept the look of the Ghost Rider close to the 90's era comics, I did feel that the motorcycle could be improved upon. I always liked that the Batmobile looked like Batman and likewise I felt that the Ghost Rider's cycle should resemble the Ghost Rider,...


Director Mark Steven Johnson Talks Ghost Rider's Powers (Sun 08-21-2005)

'Ghost Rider' director Mark Steven Johnson talks about the spirit of vengeance's movie arsenal. "The main weapon is the hell-chain. And of course, there's the hellcycle. And he's got the penance stare from the comics. I just thought that was a cool abilit...

Mark Steve Johnson ponders matters of the heart in 'Ghost Rider' (Tue 12-05-2006)

"You want to come back to the basic tenants of what the movie is about - what would you do for love? That's what the movie is about," says Mark Steven Johnson of 'Ghost Rider'. "Would you sell your soul for love? Would you ride through hell for love? What...

Eric Calderon on Afro Samurai Due on DVD (Thu 05-17-2007)

With a name like "Afro Samurai" and a near-camp star like Samuel L. Jackson giving voice to the lead character, it's not a big leap to envision a kung-fu spoof in the vein of Undercover Brother. Then the first spurt of arterial spray crosses the screen in...

Johnson Dishes 'Dr. Strange' and 'Wolverine & The X-Men'
by Jim Harvey (Tue 08-14-2007)

Greg Johnson talks about how the "Dr Strange" movie came about and why "Wolverine & The X-Men" will catch everyone by surprise.


Mark Steven Johnson on 'Ghost Rider' DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-12-2007)

The 'Ghost Rider' DVD is in stores today. Newsarama chats up director Mark Steven Johnson about what's new in this home video release of the smash hit movie: Newsarama: How much different is the extended cut of Ghost Rider from the theatrical cut? M...

Video: Magic Johnson Vs the 'Fantastic Four' (Mon 05-09-2005)

The hilarious spot featuring a roundball showdown between the Fantastic Four and Magic Johnson is now online. Torch dunks!

Mark Steven Johnson Webchat (Fri 01-26-2007)

Next Wednesday (January 31), Ghost Rider director Mark Steven Johnson - former Empire columnist, killer foosball player and all-round good egg - will be in the Empire office for an exclusive webchat...

Mark Steven Johnson Talks Preacher (Thu 12-07-2006)

"First, it is not decided whether I'm going to direct it, if [Howard Deutch is] going to direct it or if we're going to have someone else direct it. That was a bit of jumping the gun. Howard and I were talking about that again this morning. We're not sure...


Eric Bana talks about 'Troy' and 'Hulk 2' (Wed 05-05-2004)

While chatting up 'Troy', Eric Bana comments briefly on 'Hulk 2'. "If they come up with a great script and they want to do a sequel, I'm sure I'd be interested. I'm kind of signed on for that, I think, so I'll have to wait to see." More...

THE CROW's Eric Mabius, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 09-16-2000)

In Part One of our interview with the star of The Crow: Salvation, actor Eric Mabius discussed a variety of topics: fans reactions to the film at convention screenings; the difference between his character and those seen in the previous two films; and wor...

Eric Roberts is a bad guy in 'The Dark Knight' (Wed 05-02-2007)

"I'm a Mafioso in 'The Dark Night' and I haven't seen the script; all I've seen is the pages they sent me to audition. It's all very hush hush," says actor Eric Robers, who recently signed on to the Batman sequel. "We're going to be shooting in Chicago an...

Mark Steven Johnson Webchat (Thu 02-08-2007)

Transcript of the webchat, in which Mark Steven Johnson discusses Ghost Rider, his HBO adaptation of Preacher, and much, much more...


Johnson, Mendes, 'Ghost Rider' at upcoming L.A. Sci Fi show (Mon 01-08-2007)

Attention all you movie buffs, Mark Steven Johnson alongside Eva Mendes will be promoting Ghost Rider, Stan Winston will be signing copies of his new book and Kristen Stewart will be talking about Sam Raimi's "The Messengers" at the Los Angeles Comic Book...

Johnson, Thomas won't be in MIAMI VICE
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-19-2002)

MIAMI VICE creator-turned-feature director Michael Mann is talking about the big screen version of the film, and what fans of the iconic 1980s show won't be seeing. According to some quick quotes to TV GUIDE, Mann confirmed Don Johnson and Philip Michael ...

Eric Roberts joins "Heroes"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-23-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Eric Roberts has signed on to join the cast of NBC's hit show, Heroes.Roberts will play the role of Thompson, a new associate of Claire's father H.R.G. (Jack Coleman).  There is no word as to when he will first be...

How Aaron Johnson became 'Kick-Ass' (Mon 09-01-2008)

'Kick-Ass' leading man Aaron Johnson talked to Britain's Daily Mail about how he landed the role in the film. Apparently director Matthew Vaughn wanted American actors for the role and instructed his casting director only to audition such. "I was w...


Johnson Saves The TOOTH FAIRY?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 02-27-2008)

Action star Dwayne Johnson is getting ready to lead The Tooth Fairy for 20th Century Fox, reports Variety. Michael Lembeck( Santa Clause 2 & 3) will direct, based on a screenplay by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia. ...

Eric Bana Talks STAR TREK Role
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)

While at a New York press junket for his role in The Other Boleyn Girl, where he plays Henry VIII, star Eric Bana had a chance talk Star Trek with Edward Douglas. This gave him the opportunity to elaborate on his "cameo" comments, some...

Eric Roberts joins "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-26-2007)

According to DailyNews, Eric Roberts has signed on to play a mafia kingpin in the upcoming Batman sequel, The Dark Knight."I don't stop working. I'm a workaholic," said Roberts.  "I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm too overexpos...

Eric Schiffer in talks for Spider-Man 3 role (Thu 02-17-2005)

Eric Schiffer, already famous from his bestselling book 'Emotionally Charged Learning', seems to continue to draw interest from Hollywood. A Schiffer representative confirmed to E! Online that Schiffer is in final discussions to appear in a cameo in the u...


Johnson Sets Up LOOPER
by Associate News Editor (Wed 09-17-2008)

Writer-director Rian Johnson (BRICK) has set a new project, LOOPER. The time-travel thriller is set in a present-day world in which a group of hitmen are sent their victims from the future. Ram Bergman will produce. The filmmakers look to start pr...

Eric Bana on Hulk Sequel (Tue 01-10-2006)

Actor Eric Bana says he has not heard that they Avi Arad and Universal want to do another 'Hulk' movie, but that it would be up to the studio not him to go ahead with a sequel.

Mark Steven Johnson on Ghost Rider (Sun 08-07-2005)

"Things are going great on the G.R. front. In fact, today I got to hear the Ghost Rider's voice for the first time," exclaims 'Ghost Rider' director Mark Steven Johnson, "My Sound Designer is Dane Davis, who won the Academy Award for The Matrix, and is a ...

Mark Steven Johnson mixes best of 'Ghost Rider' comics for film (Tue 07-19-2005)

"The cool thing is get the best of both worlds. I really love the original, but I also love some of the stuff from the Danny Ketch 90's version," says 'Ghost Rider' director Mark Steven Johnson. "I like The Caretaker, and they had better villains, and som...


'Ghost Rider' On-Set Interview: Mark Steven Johnson
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-30-2005)

"I came up with the idea of [Ghost Rider being] the devil's bounty hunter, that there are rules [for] heaven and hell on earth. The idea is that Mephistopheles has to find the best rider in the world to become his Ghost Rider," says director Mark Steven J...

Greg Johnson: Upping The Ante On The Ultimate Avengers (Thu 08-10-2006)

"Not much had been done with the Black Panther as far as animation goes, and to us he seemed to be an exciting fit into this group of unique characters and conflicting personal agendas," said 'Ultimate Avengers 2' writer Greg Johnson. "Plus, he had the ad...

The Mostly Fabulous Interview of Eric Orner
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-29-2006)

PopImage gets some time in with Eric Orner, the creator of 'The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green' to talk about his art, inspirations, the Ethan Green comic strip and the Ethan Green MOVIE.

Mark Steven Johnson: 'Preacher' too big for the big screen (Thu 11-30-2006)

"That to me is my favorite book. It's one of the few that I pick up and read it front to back, all nine graphic novels, I just love it so much," says Mark Steven Johnson of 'Preacher', which he's now developing as an HBO series. "It's one of those you can...


Eric Roberts adds 'Dark Knight' to crowded schedule (Thu 04-26-2007)

Eric Roberts has just been set to play a Mafia kingpin in Christopher Nolan's latest Christian Bale "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight," joining the production in June. It's the latest in an especially bountiful current crop of assignments for Roberts, incl...

Johnson illustrating Fantastic 4 and Iron Man Style Guides (Wed 12-13-2006)

Scott Johnson recently finished a bunch of new art for the Fantastic Four style guide, and is currently busy working on the Iron Man movie style guide for Marvel.

Interview: Mark Steven Johnson On Ghost Rider and Preacher! (Fri 12-01-2006)

"It's tough because you can't shoot it like a normal movie, because everytime [sic] there is a closeup of Ghost Rider it's gonna cost you 50 grand. You know, what I mean, and if it's a wide shot, it's 100 grand," says director Mark Steven Johnson of the s...

Mark Steven Johnson on Ghost Rider (Mon 05-23-2005)

"[The 'Ghost Rider' movie] is extremely faithful to the comic but the one thing I did do is I took the best...I hope the best of Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch," says director Mark Steven Johnson. "They are the two story lines cause even though I like the J...


Eric Bana testing for Superman? (Thu 09-02-2004)

The Web is abuzz with speculation that two actors previously seen in Marvel movies might be up for the title role in Superman. According to a scooper for Dark Horizons, director Bryan Singer reportedly met with Aussie thesp Eric Bana while the filmmaker w...

Johnson says 'Ghost Rider' is more horrific than the trailers let on (Sun 10-08-2006)

Director Mark Steven Johnson responds to criticism of the 'Ghost Rider' trailer and explains what you're NOT seeing and why. "First, the TRANSFORMATION. Ghost Rider is a PG-13 movie, albeit, a very intense PG-13 movie. The MPAA governs the movie traile...

New Mark Steven Johnson Ghost Rider Q&A (Mon 12-26-2005)

Ghost Rider writer and director Mark Steven Johnson has answered a new round of questions from fans about the comic book adaptation, which hits theaters February 16, 2007. Quite a bit is covered, from what you can expect soon in promos, the effects, story...

On-Set Interview Part II: Mark Steven Johnson (Thu 06-02-2005)

Here, in part two, Johnson discusses his cast and crew, specifically Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes, who play Ghost Rider and gal pal Roxanne


Eric Balfour Takes on GARGOYLE for Sci-Fi
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)

Actor Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) is set to lead the next horror film for the Sci-Fi channel. HR is reporting the actor will star in Rise of the Gargoyle, a two-hour telefilm that will air on SCI FI Channel. He'll be co-starring alongside C...

Mark Steven Johnson says 'Ghost Rider' more monster than super-hero (Sat 12-02-2006)

"My thing was that there was so many comic book movies being made I wanted to make something different. So I didn't want to set it in New York. Ghost Rider doesn't put on a leotard and jump out the window. He's not that kind of guy. It's more like a monst...

Mark Steven Johnson Says Ghost Rider is Complete (Thu 01-25-2007)

"I thought you might like to know that I have officially finished 'Ghost Rider'!" exclaims director Mark Steven Johnson in a message board post. "That's right -- the movie is done and DONE! And it looks and sounds absolutely beautiful. I can't wait for al...

An interview with Eric Powell, creator of 'The Goon'
by Joe Hendren (Thu 10-16-2003)

Eric Powell talks about his dream cast for live-action version of The Goon, among other things.


Stewart 'Staz' Johnson Working on 'Spider-Man' Sequel (Wed 08-06-2003)

Wakefield Today reports that 'Judge Dredd' artist Stewart 'Staz' Johnson is working on 'Spider-Man 2' with Director Sam Raimi.

Videoblog Spider-Man 3: Eric Heffron, 1st Assistant Director (Thu 04-26-2007)

Watch a video with Eric Heffron, 1st Assistant Director, as he explains his part on Spider-Man 3.

Mark Steven Johnson on 'GR2', 'Preacher' and more (Fri 02-23-2007)

"I'm really happy about the success of 'Ghost Rider'. I really just wanted to make something fun and different, something that didn't take itself too seriously. It's a really weird movie and we didn't know if anybody would even show up in the first place,...

Alexz Johnson set for SMALLVILLE's Saturn Girl
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-05-2008)

Alexz World, A fan site devoted to singer/actress Alexz Johnson, confirms that  the actress is set to play Saturn Girl Irma Ardeen in the upcoming "Legion" episode of 'Smallville' The site's author writes, "...the rumours that Alexz i...


Mark Steven Johnson throws hellfire (Thu 07-21-2005)

"I have him throwing hellfire in one scene, which is pretty cool. Any fire around, he can manipulate it," says 'Ghost Rider' director Mark Steven Johnson of his title character. "What I didn't do was get into the Human Torch. That's what's hard about the ...

Writer Greg Johnson gets mystical for 'Doctor Strange' (Mon 09-24-2007)

An interview with Greg Johnson, the writer who adapted comic books for the excellent new 'Doctor Strange', Marvel Comics animated movie The Sorcerer Supreme. Take a walk on the mystic side with Johnson as he explains updating and re-tooling Strange's orig...

Johnson Is Game For Flash
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-12-2007)

From SCI FI Wire: Eric Johnson, who stars as the title character in SCI FI Channels upcoming series Flash Gordon, told reporters that he feels a connection with the character and his journey of personal growth. "The thing that's really standing out ...

Mark Steven Johnson on the Ghost Rider Special Ed. DVD (Tue 06-12-2007)

'Ghost Rider' was a box office smash when it debuted setting a new record for the President's Day weekend. So it is fitting that the film is getting the royal treatment on DVD and that's thanks to the director/writer Mark Steven Johnson who oversaw the sp...


Interview: David Johnson (Fri 06-02-2006)

If your not a comic book fan, you may not have heard of David Johnson. Maybe you've heard of a little show he's worked on...'Justice League'. In this interview, Johnson hints to working on a new WB show called 'Legion' and "a Bruce Timm new project".

X-Men Encyclopedia Contributor Eric J. Moreels Hits The Books
by Kevin Leung (Mon 02-10-2003)

Click for larger image Marvel recently announced volume two of the Marvel Encyclopedia series, due in book stores in April. The book is specifically timed to come out in conjunction with the X-Men movie. That's because this volum...

Supervising Producer Eric Rollman Talks "Ultimate Avengers 2" (Thu 08-10-2006)

Marvek Supervising Producer Eric Rollman has a lot of reasons for losing sleep. As the man who greenlights what Marvel Animation projects go, he has an incredible number of them on his plate. The direct-to-DVD Ultimate Avengers 2 release officially hit th...

The SUPERNATURAL Music of Christopher Lennertz
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-27-2006)

Film and television composer Christopher Lennertz received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Dramatic Underscore)" for scoring the pilot episode of the WB series SUPERNATURAL, which just completed its first season last Ma...


Johnson Updates on Leading KICK-ASS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-02-2008)

Another Mark Millar-related item to pass along today. Thespian Aaron Johnson, the actor currently set to play the title role in Matthew Vaughn's upcoming adaptation of Kick-Ass, has talked to the Daily Mail on what's happening and when production is offic...

Johnson aims to adapte every issue of 'Preacher' (Mon 12-04-2006)

Mark Steven Johnson, who has just signed a deal with HBO to adapt the popular Vertigo comic Preacher into an hourlong series, told SCI FI Wire that he plans to turn each issue of the comic into a single episode, which will be as close to the original sour...

Johnson Faithful To Ghost Rider (Tue 05-24-2005)

Mark Steven Johnson, director of the upcoming Marvel Comics adaptation Ghost Rider, told SCI FI Wire that he made changes to the original script by David S. Goyer to make the film more like the comic. "Its one of those things that there is no right or wro...

Magic Johnson Vs The Fantastic Four (Mon 05-02-2005)

Earvin "Magic" Johnson used to be part of a fantastic five with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now he takes on the Fantastic Four in an NBA-20th Century Fox effort promoting the movie and the playoffs. An integrated campaign, via Fox and NBA Entertainment, brea...


Johnson on Daredevil
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-12-2002)

Ben Affleck as Daredevil by Squedge Director Mark Steven Johnson recently chatted up WizardWorld.com regarding the Daredevil movie. The writer/director talked about all the recent casting d...

Eric Bana Battles Kirk in STAR TREK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)

Eric Bana has been cast in the next installment of STAR TREK, says Variety. The trade is reporting Bana will play the film villain Nero in the Paramount Pictures/JJ Abrams collaboration. He'll be joining fellow casting members Anton Yelchin (Chekov), Zach...

Eric Balfour and Carlo Rota return to 24
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-10-2006)

According to TV Guide, both Eric Balfour and Carlo Rota will be returning to 24 for season six. They also report that Alexander Siddig will play a bad guy in the upcoming season.TV Guide writes, "Just got off the phone with my 24 mole and he/she informs ...

DAREDEVIL's Mark Steven Johnson
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-07-2003)

VARIETY catches up with DAREDEVIL screenwriter and director Mark Steven Johnson about his work on the film. Johnson claims to have been focused on the character since childhood. As an adult, he contributed analysis to an earlier version of the screenplay ...


Supernatural
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-15-2006)

Having reviewed three SF shows from the 2005 television season that were cancelled, (SURFACE, THRESHOLD, and INVASION) I thought I'd take a look at a program that was actually renewed. Oddly enough, the genre program that had the most success last year w...

Director Mark Steven Johnson on Ghost Rider (Sun 01-16-2005)

Mark Steven Johnson says Ghost Rider will begin filming in about four weeks. "[Nicolas] Cage will be Johnny Blaze. Take it from me. That's a done deal. And I could not be happier. Nic is in the shape of his life. Lean and mean, like a motorcycle stunt ...

Interview: 'Todd McFarlane's Spawn' producer Eric Radomski (Sat 03-11-2006)

Perhaps best known for collaborating with Bruce Timm in creating Batman: The Animated Series, Eric Radomski came aboard Todd McFarlane's Spawn four months into production to help give the show a focus and definite direction to follow. Toon Zone sat down w...

Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)

Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc...


Fans Pick BLACK ADAM for Johnson
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-02-2007)

Dwayne Johnson asked the fans to decide if they would like to see him play Captain Marvel or Black Adam in the upcoming SHAZAM movie. While talking to MTV on Thursday, the actor gave the results of the poll indicating that thousands of fans chose the...

Affleck, Quesada, and Johnson on DAREDEVIL
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-15-2002)

Comics Continuum proffers a DAREDEVIL update with some quotes from star Ben Affleck, director Mark Steven Johnson, and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada. Johnson relates how he came to work toward a redesigned costume for Bullseye, under Quesada's tutela...

Mark Steven Johnson finds religion with 'Preacher' - Part 1
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-08-2007)

Mark Steven Johnson ('Daredevil', 'Ghost Rider') gives iF Magazine an update on the progress of the 'Preacher' series for HBO. "Things are moving ahead and great. I actually already wrote the pilot and (HBO) wanted to me write a bible on how the first ...

Daredevil Director Wows Audience at LA Con
by Jason Lethert (Thu 01-23-2003)

The Fox marketing juggernaut continues to roll for Daredevil, as evidenced by last weekend's Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention. The highlight of the con was a candid Q&A with none other than Daredevil director Mark Steven Johnson. ...


Comic-Con Pitch: Grunts by Shannon Eric Denton
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-17-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we've got Shannon Eric Denton talking about his book 'Grunts'! Q: De...

Kimberly Johnson Penning Thriller for Capacity
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-12-2008)

Kimberly Johnson, writer of Benderspink's upcoming woman-in-peril screenplay Curve, is set to pen a untitled female-led thriller for Capacity Pictures. The project will be the next out of the gate with Capacity heads Wayne Rice and Richard Heller set to ...

Eric Stoltz Hitches on to CAPRICA
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)

The Sci Fi Channel has signed actor Eric Stoltz (MASK and THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT) has signed on to star opposite Esai Morales in the CAPRICA two hour pilot. Stoltz will play Daniel Graystone, a wealthy computer engineer who, after an emotiona...

Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)

Although, as all happy comic fans know by instinct and increasingly lighter wallets, today is Wednesday, and time for another weekly installment of Comicscape (should this not be renamed Comania?), I can’t help feeling the dreary drag that can only ...


Eric Bana joins "The Time Traveler's Wife"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-18-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Eric Bana has signed on to join the upcoming film, The Time Traveler's Wife.  He will join Rachel McAdams in the cast.The film, to be directed by Robert Schwentke, is more a love story than a fantasy.  The bo...

POWERLESS #3
by Tony Whitt (Fri 09-10-2004)

Psychologist William Watts tries to deal with the amnesiac assassin who calls himself Logan. His patient Peter Parker tries to fight back against Norman Osborn, the boy's unscrupulous boss. And blind lawyer Matt Murdock tries to keep the Kingpin from gett...

Tippett Studio's Eric Leven on 'Hellboy' FX (Wed 11-19-2003)

From the CG Channel's interview with Eric Leven of SFX house Tippett Studios: "We also have 'Hellboy' in production. In certain circles it's a pretty popular comic book. It involves lots of monsters and creatures, so it's a great fit for Tippett Studio...

Does Eric Bana want to do the Hulk Sequel? (Sat 07-15-2006)

Although its been widely reported and assumed that Eric Bana would not return to the retooled 'Hulk' movie franchise, a fan encounter suggests the Aussie actor is open to the possibility. "He gave me an answer which makes me think he might return. He s...


Johnson Discusses "The Ultimate Avengers"
by Jim Harvey (Wed 02-15-2006)

Writer Greg Johnson discusses "The Ultimate Avengers," and bringing both the classic Avengers and the edgy Ultimates to life.

Doom Patrol on 'Teen Titans', Johnson talks 'Ghost Rider' (Wed 09-07-2005)

Check out these screencaps which give a first look at the Doom Patrol's appearance in Cartoon Network's Teen Titans animated series. Also, principal photography wrapped on Ghost Rider earlier this year in Australia. A fairly lengthy post-production was...

Will 'Hellboy 2' have a Lobster Johnson?
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-29-2004)

The pansophical Rich Johnston presents this green-light rumor: "A sequel to 'Hellboy' has picked up steam as one production house has been asked to create rubber models and designs for Lobster Johnson."

John Eric Bently joins RESIDENT EVIL
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-28-2006)

John Eric Bentley will join the cast of the upcoming RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION to be directed by Russell Mulcahy.Bently will play an executive from the Umbrella Corporation who is trying to track down Milla Jovovich's character, Alice.RESIDENT EVIL: EXTIN...


Director Tim Johnson Previews Over the Hedge (Wed 08-20-2003)

In adapting the episodic feel of the strip, Johnson decided to make a prequel to the strip and tell the origin story.

Weekly Book Buzz: Erotic Fantasy Art
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-05-2008)

In terms of erotic art, nothing quite goes together like medieval weaponry, taut flesh and larger-than-life curves. From the outset of fantasy literature, genre-based erotic art has provided a focal point for the imagination and an oftentimes necessary co...

Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)

With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ...

Photos from the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Wed 09-17-2003)

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presented the 2002-2003 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards, for programs and individual achievements, at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, September 13. Highlights of the pr...


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...

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...

Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno...

Eric Bana to lay seige on TROY
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-27-2002)

Eric Bana, who stars in next summer's THE HULK, has traded in his green brawn for Greek royalty. The Aussie actor who first caught audience's attention in CHOPPER and BLACK HAWK DOWN, has signed to star opposite Brad Pitt in Wolfgang Petersen's (THE PERFE...


Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)

My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to...

Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)

The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced...

Del Rey Signs Eric Flint
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 02-27-2003)

Author Eric Flint moved to the forefront of the alternative history subgenre with the publication of his critically-acclaimed novel 1632 by Baen Books. Now powerhouse SF publisher Del Rey has announced that they've papered Flint with a two-book deal. The ...

Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)

Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli...


Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Terence Stamp join "Get Smart"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-17-2007)

According to Variety, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Terence Stamp have signed on to join the upcoming film, Get Smart.  They will join Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in the cast.Hathaway will play the role originated on the small screen by ...


Comicscape: Superman Returns
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-05-2008)

I wonder if Geoff Johns was a troublemaker when he was a kid. I wonder if his overactive imagination ever led him down a mischievous path. The reason I bring it up is the man’s incredible talent at taking several conflicting stories and somehow me...

Robbo
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 02-05-2006)

Welcome to the DCG Artist Webmaster Spotlight. Never mind the clever blurbs, here's the almighty founder of Comics2Film, Rob (Robbo) Worley! Comics2Film (C2F): The name of the site basically states its purpose. With that said, why another film si...


Comicscape: Comic Books and the 2008 Election
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-22-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape cavalcade. For those of you living in a basement with your boxes of holo-foil covers from the 1990s, know that the United States Presidential Election is upon us. Things have gotten ugly in a way we ...

Mark Steven Johnson Talks Ghost Rider and Daredevil! (Thu 08-14-2003)

The writer/director gives clues to the Ghost Rider script he's wrapping up, and talks at length about making Daredevil.

Mark Steven Johnson on 'Ghost Rider': Go big or go home (Tue 02-13-2007)

"My deal with the devil with making this movie is that it's expensive. You can't make a cheap Ghost Rider movie. There's no down and dirty version of Ghost Rider. Every time you see him, it's a visual effect so you do have to crossover. You want to bring ...

Kenneth Johnson Interview (Mon 08-18-2003)

The guy who created "V", "The Incredible Hulk", "Alien Nation and others talks to Eclipse Magazine


Witchblade Stars Talk Season 2
by Dave Richards (Wed 06-26-2002)

Recently, Eonline's Television maven Wanda invited Witchblade stars David Chokachi (detective Jake McCartey) and Eric Etebari (Ian Nottingham) to chat with fans. The two eagerly accepted and answered many questions about what lurks ahead ...

Mark Steven Johnson says 'Ghost Rider' is more complete than 'Daredevil' (Tue 02-13-2007)

"I think that there will be an extended version that's just longer," he explains. "I'm not calling it better, to be honest, but there are just some really good scenes that I cut for pacing, but certainly not like 'Daredevil' where there is a quarter of th...

Profiles in Anime: Jeremy Johnson
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-15-1998)

Name: Jeremy Johnson Position in Pioneer: Post-Production Consultant What does that position entail?: I was hired to design and work on Pioneer Animation's DVDs. My specific responsibilities include creating the menus, working with the producers to dec...

Mark Steven Johnson Talks Ghost Rider Promos (Mon 01-08-2007)

The outdoor campaign is going up as we speak. Has anyone else seen "The Ghost Rider Was Here" on the side of buildings and billboards? There are over 20 over them here in L.A.


Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G...

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...

THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 08-09-2001)

Ted V. Mikels has been enshrined as a trash movie king by generations of admirers, mainly on the strength of his horror comedy THE CORPSE GRINDERS and this unrelentingly weird opus. Mikels had been a successful cinematographer for years, mainly working on...

Daredevil Fails to Please Comic, Film Fan
by Chris Brown (Thu 02-13-2003)

Comics2Film's regular critic thechrisbrown finally got a chance to see Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency and Marvel's Daredevil. thechrisbrown is a hard-core Daredevil fan and a tough critic besides. We present hi...


Anime Expo - Gonzo Panel
by Jason Yeh (Wed 07-05-2006)

Hosts: Eric Calderon, Mat Hawkins (Top Cow) Eric started the panel by giving a quick overview of Gonzo. He then showed several trailers / promo clips of current and upcoming works. In between trailers, he took questions from the audience. Here's a list o...

2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today.  I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ...

Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)

OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT...

SYN CITY
by Randall Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)

As one of the most well-respected bands of the swinging '60s, The Syn were a regular at London's famed Marquee Club, where they opened for the likes of The Who, Pink Floyd, Cream and, most memorably, Jimi Hendrix's first-ever performance in the U.K. That ...


Grimm Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-01-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Composer Dario Marianelli (BLOOD STRANGERS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) has stepped up to the plate and smashed a home run out of the park with his wondrously compelling score for Terry Gilliam's delightful fantasy, THE BROTHERS GRIMM...

Valette Hears CALL
by News Editor (Thu 04-27-2006)

Alcon Entertainment, Intermedia, and Kadokawa Pictures USA have set French director Eric Valette to helm the English-language remake of Japanese supernatural horror film CHAKUSHIN ARI (ONE MISSED CALL). Andrew Klavan adpated the original screenplay which ...

Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)

Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I...

Photos from the MATRIX RELOADED premiere
by Sue Schneider (Wed 05-21-2003)

Warner Bros. Pictures in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures and NPV Entertainment, a Silver Pictures production presented the Los Angeles Premiere of THE MATRIX RELOADED on Wednesday, May 7th in Westwood at The Mann Village Theater. And what a pre...


Comicscape: What is Owed? Continuity for New and Old Readers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-21-2008)

With the release of the first issue of DC’s Final Crisis only a week away and Marvel’s Secret Invasion already in full-swing, the two major publishers continue to face the challenge posed by new readers. In both crossovers, the stories ar...

Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)

Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...

Mania Exclusive: Millionaire and Kaplan on DRINKY CROW, part deux
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)

Having already discussed mutilation, copulation and the process of making CGI look hand drawn in part one of our interview we now resume our conversation with Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan, creators of the new Adult Swim animated series 'The Drinky Cro...

The Return of Sinbad
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 07-01-2003)

For many of us, the character of Sinbad"the most daring and notorious rogue ever to sail the Seven Seas"resides mainly in our recollections of the semi-classic trilogy of Ray Harryhausen films based on the figure. But for all their stop-motion animation g...


Millionaire and Kaplan on 'Drinky Crow'
by Alex Dueben (Wed 08-29-2007)

Separately, Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan are great successes. Millionaire is the writer and artist of the award-winning weekly comic strip Maakies and the writer and illustrator of a number of books for children of all ages including The Adventures ...

Wind of Ebenbourg Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-13-2004)

What They SayVolume 1 - Land Of Passion This is a story of a town called Ronsard, in small late 19th century European country known as the Grand Duchy of Ebenbourg. Claude was a poor scholar living in England, but is called back to become the Lord of Ron...

"Jericho: One If By Land"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 04-27-2007)

Wow, the creators of Jericho have really kicked into overdrive these last few episodes!  I wanted action and now I’m getting it, and it’s sure to lead to one heck of a cliffhanger.  I didn’t review this series last week beca...

Troy
by Development Heck (Fri 03-05-2004)

Genre:Historical/Action.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Radiant Productions.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Brad Pitt (Achilles); Eric Bana (Hector); Orlando Bloom (Paris); Rose Byrne (Briseis); Diane Kruger (Helen); Brendan Gleeson; Brian Cox; P...


OUTLAW NATION
by Rich Handley (Wed 09-20-2000)

Story-telling, for thousands of years, has preserved the tales of generations past. Story Johnson, though only a hundred years old, is also concerned with past generations--namely, those out to kill, not preserve, him. Johnson is the protagonist of Britis...

HELL'S HIGHWAY
by John Thonen (Sat 03-02-2002)

HELL’S HIGHWAY is a shot on video horror tale from the self-proclaimed king of micro-budget productions, David Sterling. I doubt Sterling spent over $50,000 to make this, and I could believe it was made for as little as $10,000. The acting is uneven, the ...

LUST FOR A VAMPIRE
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-22-2001)

The best image in LUST FOR A VAMPIRE comes right up front, as a red-and-black-cloaked vampire cuts a peasant girl's throat and pours the blood out on a skeleton while he chants in Latin in order to bring a hot naked female vampire to life. Lurid and absur...

MONDO MOD / THE HIPPIE REVOLT (SOMETHING'S HAPPENING)
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 04-24-2002)

Psych-out man! From the folks at Something Weird come two documentaries of the ‘60s youth set in all their dated glory. Laugh out loud at