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EVAN Sails to the Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 06-24-2007)
Evan Almighty flooded into 3,604 theaters this weekend clocking in at 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. The Universal comedy, starring Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman, ended up drowning out its competition in the process. It pulled in 32.1 million in recei... Carell is EVAN ALMIGHTY
by News Editor (Sat 08-27-2005)
Steve Carell will reprise his role as anchorman Evan Baxter in EVAN ALMIGHTY, the sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY. In the sequel, Baxter will be on an inspired quest to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.Steve Oedekerk wrote the script, which is base... EVAN ALMIGHTY
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-22-2007)
In Bruce Almighty (2003) – you may remember – God (Morgan Freeman) granted unlimited power (within limits) to mortal TV weatherman Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) to teach him to take responsibility for his life and stop complaining so much. In Evan ... 
EVAN Drives to Early Lead
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)
Universal's Evan Almighty (Follow-up to Bruce Almighty) took the early lead for this weekend's box office report by pulling in an estimated 11.1 million in receipts on Friday. This pretty much insures the comedy will be pulling in the top spot for tomorro... BOURNE Breaks August Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
...nitely no Evan Almighty for Universal but then again, it’s not a Knocked Up either.
Taking advantage of a niche demographic with no clear competitors, New Line’s Hairspray musical continues to maintain a steady pace. It sang 9.3 mi... Pixar's RATATOUILLE Fries a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-01-2007)
...er comedy Evan Almighty has scored some negative reviews and that doesn’t bode well for a movie with a budget reaching the upper stratosphere of 175 million. I really can’t believe they continued with the project once the budget touched the... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out to Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
...niversal, Evan Almighty, lands in 5th place over the July 4th holiday taking in only 8.1 million. This places its domestic total at 78.1 million in 3 weeks of release. It needs 175 million to overcome its budget (no including marketing costs) so it sti... Surfer Flies Into A Fantastic Weekend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
...p against Evan Almighty (3,500 theaters) and 1408 (2,500 theaters). After that, the outcome gets murky.
Fox is the first of the studios showing their intelligence (or lack there-of) by releasing their next major tent pole Live Free or Di... Pirates Sail to Top Spot Again
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
...r comedy, Evan Almighty, with a budget of 175 million making only 31.1 million. At the very least, “Chuck and Larry” have a decent shot of being profitable for the studio.
Meanwhile, the fifth installment in the Potter series, Harr... PIRATES Breaks Memorial Day Records
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-29-2007)
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1 Spider-Man 32 Pirates 33 Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix 4 Shrek the Third5 Transformers6 The Bourne Ultimatum7 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer8 The Simpsons Movie 9 Evan Almighty10 Ocean's 1... COMPASS Has Decent International Start
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-11-2007)
Well, one thing seems clear. New Line's THE GOLDEN COMPASS will not be another 'Evan Almighty' at the box office. Despite the fact that Compass has a higher budget then Evan did and pulled in less in its domestic debut than the Steve Carell comedy, the fi... Rhythm & Hues to Create Incredible Hulk FX (Tue 04-03-2007)
Marvel Studios have chosen visual effects house Rhythm & Hues to work on the Incredible Hulk. Their other credits include Superman Returns and and they are also currently working on the upcoming films "Evan Almighty" and "Golden Compass".'Spidey 3', 'Transformers' and '300' up for vfx Oscar (Mon 12-17-2007)
...imatum,' 'Evan Almighty,' 'The Golden Compass,' 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix,' 'I Am Legend,' 'Live Free Or Die Hard,' 'National Treasure: Book Of Secrets,' 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End,' 'Ratatouille,' and 'The Water Horse.'...HALLOWEEN Slashes Labor Day Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-02-2007)
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1 Spider-Man 32 Pirates 33 Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix 4 Shrek the Third5 Transformers6 The Bourne Ultimatum7 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer8 The Simpsons Movie 9 Evan Almighty10 Ocean's 1... Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)
... studios, Evan Almighty being in 27th place. Of those particular films, 9 crossed the 200 million mark and 4 crossed the 300 million mark.
In comparisons to the previous year, only 19 films crossed the 100 mil mark in 2006. Of those 19 flicks,... SUPERBAD Geeks Laugh at Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-19-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-26-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-10-2007)
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by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-15-2007)
...rsal flop Evan Almighty took in 4.9 million over the weekend. It may not be a disaster for the studio but its flop status remains unchangeable. With a budget of 175 million, it has pulled in 91.8 million so far.
The other Universal comedy whi... The SIMPSONS Dominate Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
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by Coming Attractions (Wed 03-19-2003)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Shady Acres Entertainment/Spyglass Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jim Carrey (Bruce Nolan); Jennifer Aniston (Grace); Morgan Freeman (God); Lisa Ann Walter.Who... Graham, Goodman Join the ALMIGHTY
by News Editor (Thu 03-16-2006)
Lauren Graham and John Goodman have both signed on to star in EVAN ALMIGHTY. They join a cast which already includes Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman.The Universal Pictures sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY Carell, who appeared as an anchorman in the first film, w... Evan Rachel Wood joins IN BLOOM
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-07-2006)
Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen) has signed on to join the indie thriller IN BLOOM. She will join Uma Thurman in the cast.Wood will play a younger version of Thurman's character. The action revolves around a teenager who witnesses a high school shooting. Fift... Japan's EVAN Release Canceled
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)
While no official reasoning has been given by UIP (Universal's Overseas Distributor) for them canceling EVAN ALMIGHTY from being released in Japan, there are numerous stated as "possible" over at Variety.
1. American-based comedies haven't had ... BRUCE ALMIGHTY to build an ARK?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-14-2004)
In a surprise move, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Films and Sony Pictures are thinking about making a sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY based on a spec script that Universal recently picked up. The idea is to take THE PASSION OF THE ARK, written by first-time scree... COMPASS Comes Up Short in Dismal Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-09-2007)
...l’s Evan Almighty, which had to overcome a 175 mil price. Compass grabbing only a 26.1 million weekend total has it pulling in less in its debut then Evan did on 06/22/07 when it debuted in 1st place with 31.1 mil.
In another stri... Carry the ALMIGHTY for a day
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-27-2002)
Jim Carrey has reunited with his ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE collaborators in an effort to bring BRUCE ALMIGHTY to the big screen.Carrey, who started working on the project last month with DETECTIVE director Tom Shadyac and co-writer Steve Oedekerk, would ... BRUCE ALMIGHTY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-23-2003)
There is a good comedy premise in BRUCE ALMIGHTY, in which a decent fellow gets nearly infinite power and the responsibility that comes with it. It is in many ways ideal for the talents of Jim Carrey, who certainly has some stellar moments here. However..... THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-23-2004)
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT takes its title from a short story by Ray Bradbury, in which one small change to the past creates a totally different future. Actually, the movie cheats a bit in this department (more about that later), causing questions of internal l... BRUCE ALMIGHTY produces heavenly box office
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-26-2003)
Jim Carrey and the power of the creator proved to be more mighty than Neo this past weekend at the box office. Universal's BRUCE ALMIGHTY took top spot with an estimated $86.4 million dollars worth of ticket sales over the four day weekend. It's Carrey'... Previewing X-Men Evolution's 'Spykecam'
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-26-2001)
The buzzwords in the comics industry these days seems to be `Let`s Reboot!` With Marvel Comics> currently relaunching `from scratch` Ultimate books for Spider-Man> and X-Men, this activity has extended to Marvel`s animated series such as Spider-Man Unlimi... THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-07-2004)
I remember first hearing of THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT about five years ago as a spec script, something making the rounds around Hollywood agencies, one of those kinds of screenplays that everyone seems to love for its attempts to push the envelope with its mat... 10,000 B.C
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-20-2008)
A young warrior named D’Leh (Steven Strait) is on a quest to rescue his beloved Evolet (Camilla Belle) and lead his people into the next age. Evolet has been taken, along with many others, to a far off land to work as a slave for the Almighty (Tim B... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #08 (Wed 11-01-2006)
What They SayFinal Showdown: Viewtiful Joe vs. Almighty Leader! As Joe and Jr. get closer to Jadow\'s HQ, battle against Joe\'s team and Jadow become intense. Joe tries to rescue Silvia tied to the clock tower, but all of sudden, Alastor appears and ...Rogen likes Chow or Jaa for Kato role in 'Green Hornet' (Wed 11-28-2007)
Seth Rogen may seem like an unlikely candidate to play 'The Green Hornet', but fan befuddlement over the actor's attachment to the project hasn't stopped him and co-writer Evan Goldberg from diving in, at ease as far as the WGA strike allows. Rogen told ...GOD, THE DEVIL & BOB
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 04-10-2000)
Television history is filled with shows that didnt get a chance to live beyond unlucky episode 13 for various reasons: bad time slot, viewer apathy, network antipathy, and, as with God, the Devil and Bob, all of the above, along with viewer-network narro... Dorkin' Around, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 03-09-2002)
Last weekend, fans of Evan Dorkin's frighteningly accurate portrait of the comic/sci-fi collector geek mentality, the Eltingville Club, saw their unlikely heroes in full animation for the very first time. This past Sunday, the Cartoon Network debuted a ha... Dorkin' Around, Part 4: The Conclusion
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 03-16-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about the intimate autobiographical portrait that was DORK #7. In our last installment, Dorkin takes a stand on various aspects of the industry and leaves us with a few rather depressing observations. Hey, this is Evan... Dorkin' Around, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 03-13-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about his background in animation, the future of comics and the digital frontier. This time, Dorkin looks back to the very beginning and into the realm of anthologies with INSTANT PIANO and DORK..."INSTANT PIANO was a ... THE RULING CLASS
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 05-05-2002)
Eccentrics thrive in screwball comedies. Madness is shown as akin to godliness in the most beatific sense, as if to say those without a grip are truly the most enlightened of souls. In Peter Medaks THE RULING CLASS the notion is presented rather bluntl... The X-MEN Are Back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-01-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Ottman did double duty on X2, the sequel to X-MEN that opens this Friday. He served as both editor and composer of the soundtrack (a feat he tackled previously on THE USUAL SUSPECTS, APT PUPIL, and URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT ... Dorkin' Around, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 03-11-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about the development of the Eltingville cartoon pilot. This time, Dorkin looks back at how he began, and how he laid the foundation for moving from comics to cartoons in the very beginning..."I never took drawing clas... SPECIAL UNIT 2 canceled
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 01-25-2002)
UPN's struggling monster show, SPECIAL UNIT 2, has been scaled back from 22 episodes this season to 13, and probably canceled. The Hollywood Reporter first tipped off fans to the trouble when they reported UPN had decided not to produce the last ni... SPECIAL UNIT 2 "The Grain"
by Carl Cortez (Wed 10-03-2001)
Earlier this year, UPN trotted out two mid-season replacement series that barely registered a blip on the TV map. ALL SOULS was a quirky hospital thriller from TWIN PEAKS co-creator Mark Frost. It didn't have a chance. SPECIAL UNIT 2 was the other entry ... Wheels still spinning for THE ITALIAN JOB
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-15-2003)
Paramount will take THE ITALIAN JOB for another spin around the block. The studio is hoping to have the film playing on somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 screens beginning August 29.When the film was release back at the end of May it had a marginal openin... Fintan Studios' THE FORGOTTEN
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 02-18-2002)
Fintan Studios' first comic, THE FORGOTTEN, reaches stores in April.Set in gritty Philadelphia, THE FORGOTTEN introduces a mysterious vigilante investigating the murder of an exotic dancer while unknowingly becoming the topic of a university student's ter... Comicscape - September 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-17-2003)
OPINIONAmazing, the amount of responses that including a single controversial quote in a column can garner! I got a record amount of letters responding to last week's column about the ULTIMATES's Nick Fury, an African-American character. The responses wer... Going to the premiere of COLD MOUNTAIN
by Sue Schneider (Sun 12-21-2003)
December 25th is going to be a busy day at theaters as quite a few movies will be opening all at the same time. Which will you pick? COLD MOUNTAIN, PETER PAN, PAYCHECK or CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. Or will you pick all of them and make it a movie going day. Ne... Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSMichael Suby is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, achieving a degree in film scoring in May of 2000. He wrote the music to an independent science fiction epic called ABLE EDWARDS and composed the main title them... THE SECRET SERVICE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 02-20-2004)
The final series produced by Gerry Anderson in "Supermarionation" (at least until his attempt at a comeback with TERRAHAWKS in the 1980s), this is surely one of the oddest television shows ever broadcast. The production technique in itself is strange ov... SPACE GHOST: COAST TO COAST Volume 1
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-18-2003)
While access to the massive film library compiled by Ted Turner is provided by the TCM cable channel (and home video releases), another section of this archive has had a troubled road toward creating an identity for itself. Turner owns rights to a huge co... At the premiere of THE LAST SAMURAI
by Sue Schneider (Fri 12-12-2003)
Warner Bros. Pictures THE LAST SAMURAI opened last Friday in theaters and on December 1st the U.S. Premiere was held at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California.THE LAST SAMURAI was the first of the premieres that were to be held this December and... SPECIAL UNIT 2 Ep Info
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-02-2001)
The UPN TV network has released info on the October 17th episode of SPECIAL UNIT 2, titled "The Years."A fabulously wealthy - and beautiful - cosmetics executive is Nick and Kate's key suspect after a 19-year-old male model is found mysteriously dead of o... 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... Six Million Dollar Man, The
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-22-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Comedy.Studio:Dimension Films/Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Jim Carrey.Who's Making It:Todd Phillips (Director, Screenwriter; Larry Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Scott Faye (Pr... Photos from the Teen Choice Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groff (Tue 08-26-2003)
Recently FOX held the 2003 Teen Choice Awards at the Universal Amphitheater. For the first time, fans ranging from their teens into their 60's had on-line access, (through AOL and Teen People), to vote and have a say in production elements of the show. Th... Oni, Komikwerks Merge Charity Efforts
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 09-20-2001)
Oni Press and Komikwerks have merged their disaster relief efforts into one focused fundraiser. Last week both publishers independently announced that they had started efforts to create auctions that would benefit the American Red Cross relief fund.Oni's ... First look: 'Turok: Son of Stone'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-19-2007)
A classic returns once again on February 5th, 2008, when the animated feature 'Turok: Son of Stone' debuts on DVD. And while he may not be as recognized as Superman or Captain America, 'Turok' is one of the most enduring American heroes.
Created in 1954,... Developing a comeback: The story behind 'Turok: Son of Stone'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-06-2008)
Previous Installments: Part 1 | Part 2
'Turok: Son of Stone' producer Evan Baily is the first to admit that the story for the new film is the result of many creative contributors, but even he was surprised by how things took shape.
"The filmmaking ... Spyglass' 'Spin' zone
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-11-2004)
Spyglass has preemptively purchased a pitch based on the yet-to-be-published online comicstrip "Spin," created by Rob Liefeld, in a mid-six against seven-figure deal. Kara Holden is writing the script.
The fantasy comedy in the vein of "Bruce Almighty... Eltingville Club Awaits Network Judgement
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-24-2002)
Evan Dorkin
recently updated Comics2Film on the fate of his Welcome To
Eltingville TV show. Dorkin created a pilot for Cartoon Network which
aired with a series of other new shows during the net's Adult Swim block last
March.
"We finally
heard fro... Eltingville Slated For Comedy Fest!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-27-2002)
A handful of
fans were taken by surprise Tuesday morning when Cartoon Network's regularly
scheduled episode of The Flintstones was preempted by Welcome
To Eltingville. Comics2Film checked with sources at Cartoon
Network to find out why Evan Dorkin's... FANTASTIC FOUR #511
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-23-2004)
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADHaving gone beyond the veil into Heaven and finding Ben locked out by a door of Reed's design, the team attempt to solve the problem and soon find they have an appointment with God. No, really.Whether you'll enjoy FANTASTIC FOUR #51... Cartoon Net Suits Decide Fate of Eltingville Club
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-19-2001)
Comic creator
Evan Dorkin told Comics2Film that the fate of his animated pilot for the Eltingville
Club TV show is now in the hands of the executives at Cartoon Network.
The pilot episode, "Welcome to Eltingville," was finished late in
Oct... Win Eltingville Original Art!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-18-2002)
Win This Art!
Heads up,
fanboys and Eltingville Club wannabe's! This is your chance to win the ultimate
collectible: an piece of original, finished artwork from none other than Evan
Dorkin, creator of The Eltingville ... Seth Rogen writing and starring in 'Green Hornet' (Fri 07-20-2007)
Another comedic filmmaker has come on board the long in-development 'Green Hornet' projects, says the Hollywood Reporter. Seth Rogen, he of 'Knocked Up' and '40 Year Old Virgin' fame, along with writing partner Evan Goldberg are in final negotiations t...Rogen: Hornet Is No Joke (Mon 07-30-2007)
From SCI FI Wire: Seth Rogen, who will co-write and star in the film adaptation of the 1960s TV series The Green Hornet, told reporters that although he is known for comedy, the film will be more of a straight-up action movie. "We're not doing like ...DORK #9 and THE COLLECTED DORK VOLUME 1: WHO'S LAUGHING NOW?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-16-2001)
Sit down, my friend. For I am the Devil Puppet, and the Devil Puppet knows all. You're tired of the usual comic book fare, aren't you? Well then, I know what you need, and it's called DORK. Don't be put off by the derogatory title.You either get Evan Dork... Oni Plans Relief Auction
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-14-2001)
Oni Press has already lined up more than two dozen creators for a charity auction to benefit the American Red Cross relief fund.According to Oni, the plan is to offer materials only comics professionals can provide. This means original art, signed comics,... Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada recently revealed some of the creative talent signed on for the publisher's HEROES benefit book, the proceeds of which will go to the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the American Red Cross in light o... THE EXORCIST: The Restored Version
by Paul Davis (Thu 09-14-2000)
What an excellent day for an extended exorcism! Come September 22nd over 800 theatres across America will exhibit the definitive edition of the 1973 classic THE EXORCIST that contains 13 minutes of restored footage!When the movie initially opened on Decem... REPTILICUS - THE SCREENPLAY
by Ted Newsom (Thu 08-24-2000)
The word `fan` is a colloquialism deriving from `fanatic.` That pretty well describes Kip Doto, a writer who spent a year creating a book devoted to one of the most jaw-droppingly laughable sci-fi films of the 1960smemorable for all the wrong reasons. R... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part One
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-14-2000)
Twenty-seven years after its initial release, with a re-release just around the corner, it is difficult to convey just what a significant milestone THE EXORCIST is in the history of Horror Cinema. Today, it is commonplace for top directors to work with ge... PREACHER - Part I
by Jason Bovberg (Wed 08-23-2000)
So the time of Preacher is coming to an end. As we say goodbye to the friends we made and the adventures we shared in this powerfully affecting comic, the time has come to take a look back on what made this masterpiece rise above the vast majority of 20th... HEROES Contributors Update
by ERIC J. MOREELS (Wed 09-26-2001)
Marvel's Marketing Communications Manager Bill Rosemann recently issued a press release listing even more contributors to the publisher's upcoming New York City benefit book, HEROES. "With the art flying in as fast as we can hang it up on our own Wa... Ah! My Goddess TV Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-15-2006)
What They SayBelldandy and Keiichi are caught up in the battle over the Earth\'s Fate when The Lord of Terror suddenly takes over Urd! The Lord of Terror summons the Demon gate, and woe to us all if she opens it! The world will be overrun by demons.
The ... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m... SDCC: The Web Series of Comic-Con
by Rich Kuras (Tue 07-29-2008)
While the bulk of attention at Comic-Con went to big upcoming releases like Wolverine, The Watchmen and Terminator: Salvation, the convention also showcased one of the largest growing media phenomena—the web series or webisode. Viacom, Warner Brothe... 2001 Comics2Film In Review
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-01-2002)
In
four-and-a-half years of writing Comics2Film I've never written one of
those end-of-the-year wrap-up columns. No year-in-review. No "10 Best of
(fill in the year)". Let's face it, in a typical year we haven't had 10
comic based movies o... The True Ending for Battle Athletes Victory
by Kenneth Lee (-)
This page details out what was missing in the US release of "Battle Athletes Victory" (TV series). Essentially it was an epilogue-type sequence - a "Where Are They Now?" as fans have called it - that shows what all the major characters... Black Cat Vol. #5
by Justin Rich (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayIt is the eve of the battle between the Chronos Numbers and the Apostles of the Star, and an understudy has stepped onto the stage. This stray alliance follows the code of the Sweeper. Creed Diskenth has unleashed new and terrible forces onto... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 10-28-2005)
What They SayAh, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy\'s body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud and powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but ... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #03
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-05-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-03-2008)
What They SayAh, how the mighty have fallen! Caged inside a little boy\'s body and banished to Earth by the almighty Odin, the still-proud-and-powerful Loki now runs the Enjaku Detective Agency. Joined by his trusted assistant Yamino and a beautiful (but ... Cartoon Network Announces Eltingville
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-07-2002)
Click here for Eltingville Promo Artwork
Comics2Film
readers heard it hear first a week ago, but Cartoon Network made it official
this week. The net announced yesterday that Evan Dorkin's pilot Welcome to
Eltingville ... Dorkin On Eltingville Part 2!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-26-2002)
Last week
"Welcome To Eltingville" creator Evan Dorkin talked
about the inspiration for The Eltingville Club and the process of
bringing the caustic strip to animated life. This week Comics2Film
presents part II of that interview. Dork... Nets, studios tap ad power of TiVo
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-30-2003)
TiVo has often been decried as the devil by TV network executives, whose biggest fear is the undermining of their business model by users of personal video recorders zapping commercials. But now the networks, along with movie studios and a host of other t... Mark Millar kissed Angelina Jolie and liked to be Wanted. (Sat 06-23-2007)
Mark Millar has been to the set of 'Wanted', based on his own comic. He writes on his message boards: Very, very exciting few days. Kissed by Jolie several times today (I purposely said goodbye about three times!), saw the most bloody awesome sets ever...One Stop Company partners with 'The Dark Knight' (Mon 01-21-2008)
From a press release Northridge, CA January 09, 2008 - One Stop Toy Co., Inc. (OST), a leading manufacturer of licensed toys across multiple distribution channels, today announced an exciting new line of inflatable toys and novelties inspired by 'T...'Turok': A classic comes back
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-04-2008)
A classic comes back this week with a two-pronged, modern media attack. The original time-lost dinosaur hunter returns in an all-new video game and the direct-to-DVD animated feature film: 'Turok: Son of Stone'.
Comics2Film sat down with the movie's pr... Eltingville Returns This Week!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-17-2002)
Evan Dorkin fans
who missed out on the March premiere of Welcome to Eltingville
will get another chance to see it this month.
Cartoon Network
will air the animated pilot featuring Dorkin's hateful pop-culture junkies on
Sunday, May 19th at 11p.m.
... Shadow Man Returns To PlayStation
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-01-2002)
Acclaim comics
fans are still waiting for the movie version of Shadow Man to move
forward. There was a bit of good news to that end last month when the trades
announced that Dimension had renewed their movie option on that deal.
In the mean time
Ac... Skeleton Key Series Still In The Works
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-27-2002)
Sources at the
Sunbow animation house tell us they are still developing Andi Watson's Skeleton
Key. The concept is in the works as an animated series for Nickelodeon.
Sunbow has had
the show in development for many years. At one point Evan Dorkin a... Sony Gives Fans a Taste of HORNET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
It may not be much on this slow news morning but Sony Pictures has released their first gift to fans eagerly awaiting The Green Hornet. While the film is still two years away from hitting theaters, the studio has given the media what looks to be their fir... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Weinsteins go for FANBOYS
by News Editor (Mon 10-31-2005)
The Weinstein Co. is closing a deal to pick up Adam F. Goldberg and Ernest Cline's FANBOYS.The comedy will center on a group of young, hardcore "Star Wars" fans from the Midwest determined to take their dying friend to Skywalker Ranch so that he can see t... Black Went 'Full Blast' for KONG Game
by News Editor (Thu 11-17-2005)
Ubisoft and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group announced yesterdat that Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts and Jack Black will appear via likeness and provide voice talent for the videogame Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the M... 24 Season Four DVD Collection
by News Editor (Sat 12-03-2005)
The clock is ticking and time is running out once again as Jack Bauer races to save the world in the 24 SEASON FOUR DVD COLLECTION, debuting December 6 from Fox Home Entertainment. The ground-breaking Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series nominated for ... Actors sign up for JARHEAD duty
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
The Hollywood Reporter states that Jamie Foxx (COLLATERAL), Jake Gyllenhaal (THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW) and Lucas Black (COLD MOUNTAIN) are the big names in discussions to join the cast of JARHEAD. Already in the cast of director Sam Mendes (ROAD TO PERDITIO... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... REEFER MADNESS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
In the 1960s, a creaky old black & white feature began to make the rounds of midnight shows and college campus screenings across America. This already old fashioned 1938 film, an outrageously shrill work of anti-marijuana propaganda, drew hoots and ho... HORROR RISES FROM THE TOMB
by Brian Thomas (Thu 04-29-2004)
Long known as one of the more respectable labels releasing old school kung fu titles on US DVD, Crash Cinema has spent the past year making an effort to expand their scope. For the first release in a planned "Euro Thriller Collection", this film starring ... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... To Read or Not to Read: The Rise of the Audio Book
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-23-2007)
Greg Cox gives Ghost Rider its film tie-in book treatment, Kage Baker releases a collection of never-before-published The Company stories, and a handful of Anne McCaffrey classics move to the audio book realm in this week’s Book Buzz.
Hap... Robert Patrick joins "Autopsy"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-23-2007)
According to ComingSoon, Robert Patrick has joined the upcoming horror film, Autopsy. He will join Jessica Lowndes, Michael Bowen, Robert LaSardo and Jenette Goldstein in the cast.The film, from director Adam Gierasch, is described as a hospital hor... Castle Bright Options 10TH MUSE Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
CastleBright Studios has optioned the rights for The 10th Muse comic book series by Darren G. Davis and Blue Water Productions. CastleBright's Jay Douglas and Nav Gupta will produce. Created by Darren G. Davis (The Legend of Isis, "Ray Harr... Visual FX Nominations Lowered to Seven
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
...
“Evan Almighty,”
“The Golden Compass,”
“I Am Legend,”
“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,”
“300”
"Transformers.”
Thanks to Scooper KingVoyeur for passing ... Weinsteins Adapting WOLF BOY Tale
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
The Weinstein Company has optioned the rights for Evan Kuhlman's 2006 novel WOLF BOY, reports Variety.Christopher Parker is penning a screenplay adaptation while Irwin Winkler and Jill Cutler are set to produce through their Winkler shingle. No word yet o... Flitter Leads ACE VENTURA 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-17-2007)
I usually don't publish comedy news here at Mania unless there is some sort of genre specific detail in the film's story. I'll skip that and just bring this bit of news for you guys since you probably remember the original "Ace Ventura"... Fox Orders 48 More for 24
by News Editor (Tue 05-15-2007)
20th Century Fox TV has ordered two more seasons of their Emmy-winning drama-action show 24, for the 2008-2009 season.
The executive producers had previously announced they are looking to make some changes to the show but each episode will still just cov... Boop!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-02-2007)
This week we’re featuring Betty Boop, the indirect inspiration for most of the female characters in anime. You can find some samples of Betty’s work on YouTube.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Betty Boop (who was a dog in her first ap... Kilmer, Valderrama join "Columbus Day"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-25-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Val Kilmer, Wilmer Valderrama and Marg Helgenberger have signed on to start in the upcoming crime thriller, Columbus Day.Kilmer will play a thief who has just one morning to fix what has gone awry in the biggest heist ... 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... "The Messengers"
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 02-05-2007)
The Messengers – the meaning of the title becomes clear as the film unspools – is an intense ghost story with a good twist, a talented cast and a sustained air of creepiness. Given the lax story standards of a lot of supernatural horror th... THE HOUSE THAT MARVEL BUILT
by Scott Collura (Mon 10-08-2001)
Now that Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has helped to restore the luster to the Marvel reputation, fans are eagerly awaiting all of the spectacular new adventures set to debut in the months to come. CINESCAPE has the scoop on all the hot new projects about t... Lynch Gets FEVER
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
David Lynch has come on board to executive produce the horror film CABIN FEVER.The film, which will be directed by Eli Roth from his own script, will tell the story of five friends who gather in an isolated cabin only to become victims of a flesh-eating v... Green Hornet, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 06-09-2004)
Release Date: TBA Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony) Director: Not Available Screenwriter: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg Cast: Seth Rogen Genre: Action, Adventure Plot Summary: "The Green Hornet" made his debut on January 31, 1936 on WXYZ Detroit... CAPTAIN AMERICA Update
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Knights editor Stuart Moore says that CAPTAIN AMERICA will start with a new No. 1 issue when it relaunches under the imprint in March."It's keeping with the Marvel Knights tradition," Moore says, citing DAREDEVIL starting over as an example.John Ne... DORK SHADOWS: THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER, VOLUME II
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-20-2001)
There is a breed of human being unlike any other. They are the folks who dwell in shadow, hoarding action figures and pristine Mint comic books the mass of merry mutants who care more about the labyrinthine plotline of BABYLON 5 or the exact shade of red... Paramount Launches Next Trek Series
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-25-2000)
[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space--a gateway to a parallel dimension--has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful Fandom correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take... Richard Laymon: A Horror Writer with BITE.
by Denise Dumars (Fri 06-30-2000)
Most kids don`t know what they want to be when they grow up: not so Richard Laymon. `While I was still in elementary school, I had dreams of being a writer,` Laymon begins. `My first piece of fiction, I guess, was a report on a non-existent book I wrote f... Bizarro Comics!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-20-2001)
When the comic book awards are handed out next year, this brilliant hardcover collection deserves to win every category for which it qualifies. BIZARRO COMICS! is a tour de force by some of the best and brightest in the so-called "alternative comics" scen... ULTIMAN GIANT ANNUAL #1
by Tony Whitt (Sat 12-08-2001)
A meteor gave Chris Kelly the powers of Ultiman, and now, in one of the strangest secret identity ploys in comics history, he poses as his low-life brother Carl. He fights for freedom, justice, the American way, and yadda, yadda, yadda.I have mixed feelin... Paul Dini's new mini-series
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-08-2002)
Oni Press has announced the May premiere of Paul Dini's second creator-owned mini-series, MUTANT, TEXAS: TALES OF SHERIFF IRA RED.The four-issue mini-series is illustrated by Alison Dare artist J. Bone, and it stars the sassy, superpowered lawgal Ida Red,... Newman Finds NEMO, Shearmur Scores ENGLISH, and Get Ready for the Big Green Dude
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-29-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSOn July 15th, [IMG3R]Decca will release the soundtrack to the James Bond spoof, JOHNNY ENGLISH, with music by Edward Shearmur (CHARLIES ANGELS, REIGN OF FIRE). The film stars Roan Atkinson (everyone's favorite BEAN), John Malkov... Lazy Summer
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-11-2003)
As I sit here to write this column, I have no clue what to write about. It's not really writer's block, it's just a sort of apathy, like I don't really feel that invested into the game industry at the moment. I'm not sure what it is exactly. Maybe it's th... Games Industry Like Hollywood?
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-01-2003)
I've spent this past week pouring my life into KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC, trying to get our review of the game up not too late after the launch of the game. And there's something about this game, it's really the first game that I've been looking forward... HELL HOUSE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 05-28-2003)
The Halloween holiday, from its pagan origins, has been all about confronting ones fears. A traditional way to celebrate is a spook house a combination of performance art and carnival attraction stocked with supernatural sights and sounds meant to in... DAREDEVIL premiere pics
by Sue Schneider (Mon 02-24-2003)
Twentieth Century Fox in conjunction with Regency Enterprises held the premiere for the comic book adaptation DAREDEVIL on Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, Calif.Walking down the carpet to the screams of fans perched acros... SIMONE Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Thu 08-15-2002)
Tuesday August 13th at the Mann National in Westwood, New Line Cinema held the premiere for SIMONE. The film is a story about a movie director (Al Pacino) who creates the first totally believable synthetic actress so he can finish a failing film. Simone, ... DORK #10
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 09-13-2002)
It isn't easy to build a loyal comic book series readership when you only publish an issue every year or so, but that hasn't stopped Evan Dorkin and his superb anthology, DORK, from gaining the kind of fanbase and consistent critical acclaim that even the... Interview with The Vampire: Christopher Lee Speaks.
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 04-17-2000)
Perhaps one of the most engaging actors in the history of film is the resplendent Christopher Lee. He has that uncanny ability to hold your attention with a mere glare of his eye, a guttural growl, of his voice or as we most recently saw in SLEEPY HOLLO... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... Spidey’s Records set Studio Standards High
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
... Larry10. Evan Almighty
Captmathman
1 Spider-Man 32 Pirates 33 Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix 4 Shrek the Third5 Transformers6 The Bourne Ultimatum7 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer8 The Simpsons Movie 9 Evan Almighty10 Ocean's 1... Spider-Man 3 Continues to Dominate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-13-2007)
... Larry10. Evan Almighty
Captmathman
1 Spider-Man 32 Pirates 33 Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix 4 Shrek the Third5 Transformers6 The Bourne Ultimatum7 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer8 The Simpsons Movie 9 Evan Almighty10 Ocean's 1... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-05-2004)
What They SayNavigating through the ocean puzzle is no piece of cake. When Cid is turned into a frog, he finds his piloting skill?not to mention his credibility with the crew?has severely dropped. And Oscar\'s meddling leads to the resurrection of a long-... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that... King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco... 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-... CAPTAIN AMERICA #50
by Tony Whitt (Thu 01-03-2002)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, even though it's one of December?s "'Nuff Said" issues, the creative team has chosen wisely to devote only a portion of the book to the experiment du jour. For another, it's the first ... Haunted Horror, Schifrin Style
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-18-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSThe latest release on Lalo Schifrins personal label is a vivid and vibrant rerecording of the composers seminal horror score, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (Aleph 026), which garnered an Oscar nomination for best score of 1979. The fi... Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-25-2007)
What They SayIt's been almost a year since the Goddess Belldandy came to live with college student Keiichi Morisato, and he's almost gotten up the nerve to kiss her. Unfortunately, the encounter with the Lord of Terror damaged some of Yggdrasil's systems... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Moeyo Ken
by Way Jeng (Tue 02-15-2005)
Hello, and thanks for coming back for another examination of English dubbed anime. This time around I'll take a look at Moeyo Ken, released by ADV Films and dubbed by Monster Island Studios. This title is good example of a show that tries to be a little o... 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 ... Seth Rogen Talks about GREEN HORNET
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
Seth Rogen has briefly updated the situation on THE GREEN HORNET, reports MTV. While talking to the site, he basically says that there will be two versions of this upcoming installment of the comic hero. One take is more comedic in script while the other ... Dorkin Talks About Eltingville
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-19-2002)
After over two
years of development comic creators Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer have completed
their Welcome To Eltingville animated pilot. The show is set to
air on Cartoon Network early next month.
Late last week Comics2Film
spoke with Dorkin about... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... Looking Back at the Future: '60s Sci Fi Heroine Saves 2001
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-16-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSReleased on DVD a couple weeks ago, Roman Coppolas CQ is as much a homage to such lovably quirky European 60s sc-fi/spy films as BARBARELLA and DANGER DIABOLIK as it is an intriguing film in its own right. Taking place in 1969... Maybe you can hire...THE RED TEAM
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-21-2003)
What do you call a TV series about a group of renegade military personnel who help our common citizens? If you were thinking something other than THE RED TEAM, you'd be mistaken.THE RED TEAM is a new pilot being assembled by former Warner Bros. President ... Science Fiction Meets Rock & Roll in SACD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-25-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONNeil Norman, the maestro of rock and roll interpretations of science fiction film music, is back in the Control Voice Cockpit with a new recording, Sci-Fi in Hi-Fi (Audio Fidelity AFZ 012). The CD is a dual layered hybrid disc, m... Universal Adapting Lolos' LAST CALL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
Universal has bought the theatrical rights for the Oni Press graphic novel series The Last Call, reports Variety. The studio has set up Barry Josephson to produce while they have Evan Spiliotopoulos (The Box) adapting the comic to screenplay. The project ... Scribes Rogen and Goldberg Talk HORNET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
While actor-writer Seth Rogen and his partner Evan Goldberg are gearing up for their work of The Pineapple Express, the duo did find time to talk with SHH's Scott Huver about the prospects of The Green Hornet. Both have completed the screenplay, will be w... Alternate Angles (Fri 02-22-2002)
We've got a good sized batch of alternate angle reviews today for your viewing pleasure. Adventures of Mini Goddess Vol. #1 by Evan Salazar Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #06 by Edmund Lee Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #05 by Edmund Lee Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #04 by Edm...Superbad Stars Take on the APOCALYPSE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-11-2008)
Well, they took on horny teenagers and McLovin. Why not take on the apocalypse, right? The group behind Superbad are teaming for a new action-comedy aptly titled Jay and Seth vs. the Apocalypse. Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel will star as the headliners and ... Potterverse Threatened
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-21-2008)
Move over Voldemort, there’s a new sorceress in town who’s quickly earning the title of “She Who Must Not Be Named.” J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter universe, seems to be getting swept up in the commercialized trappings o... DRAGON WARS Clip Slithers Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)
A new clip for the upcoming fantasy/action-adventure, DRAGON WARS(aka D-WAR), has appeared online courtesy of Freestyle Releasing & ComingSoon. The clip centers on the Bulcos chasing down some assault helicopters in the center of a metropolitan city. ... Horror Scripters Exorcise Their Rites at Warner Bros. Rally
by Den Shewman (Thu 11-29-2007)
It was a moment that could have come from the deleted scenes of The Exorcist: several priests (and one nun) chanting “Out, demons, out!” as they make the sign of the Crossand sprinkle holy water on a victim they claim is possessed by demons. B... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... Alternate Angles (Fri 03-15-2002)
This weekend's going to be a bit tight for new content as we're celebrating Amethyst's 2nd Birthday tomorrow, so today, let's get some alternate angles posted! Jin-Roh: Special Edition by Morgan Law Escaflowne Vol. #3 by Ibrahim Peasnell Knight Hunters Vo...Alternate Angles (Sun 03-17-2002)
A bit of a quiet sleepy Sunday morning has allowed us to catch up once again in the alternate angle department for region 1 titles. As always, we're looking for well written reviews, mainly for content, for all sorts of shows both good and bad. Got a show...Ah! My Goddess TV Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Tue 10-23-2007)
What They SayFor the Morisato household, it is a time of change. First Belldandy has a change of attitude, from perfectly innocent to the perfect opposite. A little magic accident gives Keiichi\'s gender a change of its own. Urd has some changes in store ... Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-04-2008)
What They SayThings were already grim with Mara around, but the situation becomes much more ominous when Hild – the Ruler of all Demonkind – arrives. But when Hild offers to resolve Mara’s mess, the price may be more than Urd and Bellda... Speedgrapher Box Set: Director's Cut
by Paul Gaudette (Wed 04-09-2008)
What They SayTokyo\'s really let itself go. The poor get poorer, and the rich get their kicks in clandestine pleasure clubs where no desire is too taboo. The decadent criminal underground is the only game in town and life is cheap when paid for in blood m... Madlax Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Thu 09-28-2006)
What They SayFrom the creative minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection.
Carrossea Doon - Only he understands where his loyalties lie. On the one hand, he is a highly secretive ... Flame of Recca Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-18-2005)
What They SayIt's Tournament time for Recca and the rest of the members of Team Hokage. Down in the depths of the fighting arena, they've been matched up against the awesome power of Team Ku, a band of assassins and killers led by the almighty and benevol... Alternate Angles (Sun 03-24-2002)
We're cleaning out the region 1 alternate angle review pile, which means reviews by you the readers are now being posted. So check out whatothers had to say. Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #2 by David Owens Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:4 by Jared Wi...Dragonball Z TV #22: Frieza - Revealed (Tue 07-10-2001)
What They SayEpisode 67: Frieza's Second Transformation The united powers of Nail and Piccolo continue to struggle against the almighty Frieza. For a brief moment it seems the Namekian duo could be victorious, but Frieza soon sets everyone straight with a...Next, from Mark Isham…
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-10-2007)
...score for Evan Almighty, a sequel to the fantasy-comedy Bruce Almighty starring Steve Carel, will be released the same day. Marco Beltrami’s score for the new Die Hard sequel, Live Free Or Die Hard will follow on June 26th.
There is... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Two more take a trip to meet KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
Two more actors have come aboard Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG; Jamie Bell (BILLY ELLIOT) will play a cameraman on Carl Denham's exploration mission to Skull Island while Evan Parke (ALIAS) will play the first mate on the Venture, the ship Denham hi... Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Book Adaptation.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Walt Disney Pictures.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Tilda Swinton (The White Witch); Jim Broadbent (The Professor); Georgie Hensley (Lucy Pevensie); William... Sony Grabs Rosenberg Thriller
by News Editor (Thu 07-07-2005)
Sony Pictures picked up Scott Rosenberg's untitled thriller pitch. The story centers on a former thief who once specialized in stealing items while in transit is pressed into service by a Pentagon official, who's obsessed with masterminding a 21st-century... THE LIGHT BRIGADE #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-03-2004)
World War II is soon to end, but for a group of American troopers in the Belgian Woods, it's still very much on, and it's about to get much worse. For one thing, the Germans they're fighting are no longer human - they've been taken over by a creature name... Comicscape - February 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-18-2004)
OPINION: I hope everyone has survived that drear and miserable holiday known as Valentine's Day - and that, if you're in my city celebrating Mardi Gras, you're surviving as best you can. You should pop me an e-mail if you'd like to meet for a drink, too, ... $20 million dollar actor to play THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-22-2003)
After making Universal Pictures bags of cash with BRUCE ALMIGHTY, the Dimension Films has convinced Universal Pictures to co-finance their long-in-development project THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN with Jim Carrey attached to play the lead role. Todd Phillips... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis...