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by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN / SON OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Scott Collura (Sat 09-15-2001)
As a follow-up to the wonderful über-sequel BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, the third film in Universal's popular horror series, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, didn't have much of a chance at greatness. James Whale, architect of the first two seminal films, was gone, and Bo... 3 New Universal FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
Fans of the whole Universal Frankenstein series of films will be excited to hear that Sideshow Toys are producing extremely limted edition 12" dolls of the Frankenstein monster as depicted by Lon Chaney, Jr. (GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN), Bela Lugosi (FRANKENST... 
Action Figure Review: Universal Monsters Dioramas
by Tim Janson (Tue 08-05-2008)
No toy/collectible company has been at the forefront of keeping the legacy of Universal Studios’ classic monsters alive more than Sideshow collectibles with the wide range of figures, bobble heads, busts, and statues. Their two latest offerings... THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... BORIS KARLOFF
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-28-2006)
With FRANKENSTEIN, Universal Pictures made an unexpected star of character actor Boris Karloff, and it's as a Universal star he'll likely always be remembered. When the United States Post Office chose to feature the heavily trademarked Universal Monsters ... It stinks!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-30-2006)
This month you can see the Colin Farrell meets the American aborigines movie THE NEW WORLD on DVD but you won't be able to smell him. Not so in Japan. Last year, showmen in Japan revived Mike Todd Jr.'s old Smell-O-Vision idea in two theaters when they r... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Jason Henderson (Tue 11-26-2002)
Curse of Frankenstein comes to us finally on DVD as a companion feature in Warner Video’s recent release of the earliest and most important films to come from Hammer Studios, alongside Hammer’s THE MUMMY and the superb HORROR OF DRACULA. CURSE OF FRANKENS... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-11-2000)
Anyone who thinks they are sitting on the script for the ultimate horror film spoof needs to watch this film about thirty times, then TEAR THEIR SCRIPT UP! After a bit of a drop-off at the box-office, Abbott & Costello regained their kings-of-comedy crown... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...General Ross in THE INCREDIBLE HULK
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)
Louis Leterrier (UNLEASHED), the director of the upcoming film THE INCREDIBLE HULK, told the Comic Con that General Ross would be returning to the film.Leterrier also talked about his vision for the character saying that he would remain focused on how Bru... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... SARA KARLOFF PRESENTS: FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY
by Francesca Sorenson (Tue 10-09-2001)
Author Christopher Schildt's FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY is a delightful little book that recreates/updates the Frankenstein story in an American context. It might be easy for the serious reader to be a little put off by the idea of a mass market paperback t... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #6
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-06-2007)
In this sixth issue of the almost-yearly Doc Frankenstein, we learn the origin of God himself. After suffering capture and attempted exorcism by the very evil Catholic Church of the future – along with near-mutilation by angry werewolves &ndash... The Original Battle Royal
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)
Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem arrives on DVD today. The meeting of two monsters squaring off toe to toe is far from an original concept. If we look back we will see a time before there was “vs.” movies, a time when monsters wo... Comic Review: DRACULA MEETS THE WOLFMAN #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 08-25-2008)
The one-shot Dracula Meets the Wolfman continues the series of comics that tell the stories behind Frank Frazetta’s most famous paintings. Nat Jones and Jay Fotos found a surprise hit in their Death Dealer miniseries last year, and have followe... Premiere recording of FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND on Silva 's latest CD
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-15-2006)
Silva Screen Records presents History Of Horror, a newly recorded 2 CD set that features 28 spectacular works for chorus and symphony orchestra. Includes recordings of music from THE OMEN, THE SIXTH SENSE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, GODZILLA, PEEPING TOM, YOU... LUST FOR FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Thu 07-12-2001)
During the busy year of 1972, filmmaker Jesus Franco made two Frankenstein movies, both of which were distributed under a half dozen titles. They are among the most bizarre films in the Franco filmography - and that's saying something! Many of his recent ... HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-08-2001)
There's a sort of common law among film geeks, sets of rules you're supposed to know - secret knowledge of which film is the best or the worst, which episode of a show we all agree to sneer at, etc. There wouldn't be a point without the sneering. HORROR O... DOC FRANKENSTEIN
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)
From a "technical standpoint" (term applied somewhat liberally), DOC FRANKENSTEIN is a beautiful comic book. The Wachowski Brothers (if you don't know who they are, you don't deserve to have it explained to you) are perfecting the form of "movies on pape... Dr. FRANKENSTEIN, I presume?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-21-2004)
Horror novelist Dean Koontz, honored filmmaker Martin Scorsese, rising star Marcus Nispel and television producer Tony Krantz are joining forces to create a weekly FRANKENSTEIN TV series. The USA Network has given the go-ahead for a two-hour pilot plus fo... Superman Meets Predator and...Bugs Bunny?
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-14-2000)
As if Superman hasn’t had his hands full with the likes of the Aliens (from the movie franchise of the same name) and the Terminator, now he has to turn his attention to the alien hunter known as the Predator. At about the same time, he has to go up again... Partner selected for FRANKENSTEIN series
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)
Adam Goldberg (A BEAUTIFUL MIND, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) is the second cast addition to USA Network's FRANKENSTEIN series. Goldberg will play the partner of Parker Posey's Seattle police investigator, with the duo uncovering the secret existance of Dr. Frank... Full Metal Panic! Novel Vol.#01 - Fighting Boy Meets Girl
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Shouji Gatou / Artist: ShikidoujiTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:Ben ArntzWhat They SayJindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc... A new century, a new BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-04-2004)
Hoping that audiences will still find interest in new updates to its classic movie monsters, Universal Pictures has asked for a remake of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. AMERICAN SPLENDOR team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman are in negotiations to wri... Silver Screen Edition Frankenstein from Sideshow
by News Editor (Tue 08-16-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles has recently released images of their new limited edition 1/4 scale Frankenstein Monster figure. The 21" tall figure is constructed on a soft body that houses a flexible wire armature and captures the classic posture of the Monster.... Top Maniacal Rumors: Riddler's Clues, Super Millar and Abe Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-04-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Del Toro Reveals Preference for FRANKENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
For years, director Guillermo del Toro has been eager to be behind the camera while an actor in his shot said "It's Alive! It's Alive!" for Frankenstein. Of course, with so many projects on his list of things-to-do, the Universal Pictures remake... Manga Review: Kashimashi -Girl Meets Girl- (Thu 01-11-2007)
Matthew\'s taking a look today at a recent new series from Seven Seas Entertainment that\'s garerning a lot of attention with their Decembe 2006 title Kashimahi - Girl Meets Girl - Vol. #1 (of 3).More than Meets the Eye (Fri 03-21-2003)
We\'re continuing to catch up on Oliver Chin\'s articles that have previously appeared in Comics Retailer, this time with one entitled, \"More than Meets the Eye\".Video News and Releases for July 3
by John Thonen (Tue 07-03-2001)
GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE would seem to be the latest theatrical hit spawning a Direct-To-Video franchise. After failing to land star Brendan Fraser for a theatrical sequel, Disney is said to be considering a new actor to play the klutzy ape-man in a made-for-... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Djawadi to Take on Frankenstein & Co. in Hotel Transylvania Score
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-14-2006)
According to the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, Ramin Djawadi will compose the music for Hotel Transylvania, a new animated comedy from Sony Pictures Animation. Djawadi recently scored Open Season for the same studio.
Hotel Transylvania is directed ... SUPERMAN III: The Man of Steel Meets Richard Pryor
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-21-2000)
Straight continuity. That`s the way director Richard Lester describes the genesis of Superman III, a sequel that had to be produced given the worldwide success of the first two entries in the series. The question, however, was where to take the Man of Ste... WALL-E Meets a Magnet
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-22-2008)
In the first vignette back in February, Wall-E met a vacuum. In their latest second clip, the title character is meets a magnet. You can check out both clips by clicking on the links. The upcoming Pixar animation stars Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney... FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 02-25-2000)
With this classic, director James Whale created many of the mad scientist characteristics that the genre still clings to today. Loosely adapted from both Mary Shelley`s novel and a play by Peggy Webling, this tale of Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), a me... LADY FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Mon 07-09-2001)
One need only view the trailer to see why LADY FRANKENSTEIN jumps to the top of monster fans' "guilty pleasures" lists. Rarely are so many strange and eccentric elements contained in one picture. For starters, you've got Joseph Cotton who went from starri... Halloween Descending
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsBooga Booga Cinescapers! Well it looks like the greatest Holiday ever is about to arrive and you know I'm talking about All Saints Day. But until then we've got some serious television programming to watch. Thanks to TCM th... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... MEETS THE EYE
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
MEETS THE EYE, the latest in the `Body of Evidence` series of thrillers starring Jenna Blake, is a fun popcorn read, a sort of Patricia-Cornwell-in-college-type book. In the series, Jenna, a college student, is a pathology assistant, or `diener,` and thro... DVD This Week: August 28th
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· In addition to the upcoming new STAR TREK TV series, Trekkers will soon get another treat with Paramount's release of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION on Nov. 6th. As the title sug... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
Regarded by many as the greatest horror film ever made, director James Whale’s sequel to FRANKENSTEIN (#16 on our list) was for many years a complete anomaly in the genre: a big-budget film from a major studio, helmed by their top director working at the ... Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)
A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo... Key The Metal Idol Vol. #1
by Taylor Shann (Thu 02-14-2002)
The Review!I must confess: an anime show hasn't confused me this much since Lain. The back cover of the DVD has a blurb that describes Key as a "New, Darker take on Pinocchio." I guess that's accurate, but I feel it's more of a Frankenstein story. The ani... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-12-2001)
Sideshow has released images from their coming 12" line of figures based on the classic Universal horror film BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.The figures are of the title character and the monster, as played by Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff, respectively. Both ... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... TITAN A.E.: Star Wars Meets Star Trek By Way of Anime
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-15-2000)
What do you get when you cross the frenetic paced, space sequences of STAR WARS with the planet forming magic of STAR TREK: WRATH OF KHAN, mix in a hint of Japanese anime then wrap it with the suspenseful soirees of HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and ENTER THE DRAG... Gloria Stuart Meets Another INVISIBLE MAN
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-03-2001)
91 year old actress Gloria Stuart, who appeared in the classic 1933 Universal film THE INVISIBLE MAN, will be turning up as a guest on the contemporary TV show.While talking to Ian Spelling's syndicated Inside Trek & Sci Fi column, Stuart revealed how... FRANKENSTEIN and THE OTHERS Come to CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 08-11-2001)
Only a handful of directors are equally talented as composers, and one of them has turned out a compelling soundtrack for his new film THE OTHERS. We’ll look at that this time out, recap new scoring assignments and forthcoming soundtracks, and take a look... Crow Meets Lady Death
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-20-2002)
Brian Pulido, publisher at Chaos! Comics, revelaed that his company will be publishing a crossover between THE CROW and LADY DEATH. It could be the first of several comics from Chaos! involving James O'Barr's characters."We are doing a CROW/LADY DEATH cro... Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Release Date: TBAStudio: Universal PicturesDirector: Guillermo del ToroScreenwriter: Guillermo del ToroCast: TBA
Plot Summary: A remake of the horror classic tale within the visual world of director Guillermo del Toro. Walken Meets STUART LITTLE 2
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-10-2001)
Christopher Walken is the latest actor to sign on to Columbia's STUART LITTLE 2 project. The actor will be providing his distinctive voice for an, as yet, unspecified character in the coming film. Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane and Melanie Griffith will also... 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... September 9 September 15: Reality TV Meets Classic TV?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 09-09-2002)
So, I can't stop thinking about CBS's lame idea for a new reality show based on THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES.I wish I could stop thinking about it, but I can't. God help me, it's stuck in my head like one of those crappy AMERICAN IDOL medleys.You see, there ar... Planetary Meets JLA
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-13-2002)
A PLANETARY/JLA crossover, from writer Warren Ellis and artist Jerry Ordway, is targeted for this summer."I just got the assignment last week, after calling around for work," Ordway says. "Scott Dunbier (WildStorm's editor-in-chief) mentioned me to Warren... Toys R Us, Part 4: More Than Meets the Eye
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-08-2002)
It's somehow entirely fitting that the two mack daddies of 1980s pop culture, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORMERS, have been brought back to the comics page within months of each other, given that the two series were tied together long before their successful M... William Shatner meets J.J. Abrams
by Karl Schneider (Tue 09-12-2006)
According to Trekmovie.com, William Shatner and J.J. Abrams have talked about the upcoming film STAR TREK XI.Shatner apparently told those attending a convention in Chicago that "on the horizon there are good things for Star Trek and, hopefully, my involv... Spidey Meets Master of Kung Fu
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-29-2001)
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #15-16 will feature Spider-Man and the Master of Kung Fu and will be a four-man collaboration early next year.Brian Michael Bendis will write the issues, David Mack will provide the covers and layouts, Rick Mays will pencil and pro... Koontz's FRANKENSTEIN Getting Adapted
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
The book trilogy written by authors Dean Koontz & co-authors Kevin J. Anderson/Ed Gorman is a modern take on the classic horror icon, FRANKENSTEIN. According to Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop, the trilogy will be getting adapted into... Exclusive: LOST meets X-MEN in the new novel GONE
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-19-2008)
It's been compared to 'Lost' and 'X-Men' with a hint of 'Lord of the Flies'. Next week Michael Grant's new YA novel 'Gone' debuts in bookstores everywhere. Mania has your exclusive first look at fourteen chapters from the novel!'Gone' is the gripping firs... Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 01-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story: Satoru Akahori / Art: Yukimaru KatsuraTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayBeing a girl is harder than it looks... ¨For Hazumu, this couldn\'t be truer, because just the other day, she...was a he. Shunned by the g... More than Meets the Eye
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
July 18, 2002
It's time to go back to the future again. Instantly influential for its shape-shifting mecha and engrossing mix of action and opera, Robotech left fans begging for more and paved the w... Michael Jackson Meets MEN IN BLACK 2
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
A plethora of rumors online are now confirmed with solid word that Michael Jackson will be appearing in the coming MEN IN BLACK 2. And, despite the visual joke in the first MIB, the singer will not be playing an alien.While talking to Variety columnist Mi... Del Toro Prefers FRANKENSTEIN Mini-Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Director-producer Guillermo del Toro may be up to his ears in the post-production of Hellboy II:The Golden Army and can pen no screenplay while the WGA is under strike rules but that's not stopping him from eagerly preparing the next adaptation of Fr... Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Disney’s latest computer-animated feature, Meet The Robinsons, opens on March 30th and comes complete with a stirring score by Danny Elfman. The soundtrack album comes out on March 27th from Walt Disney R... Elvira Meets Venus
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-05-2002)
Claypool Comics has released a two-page preview of ELVIRA #118, which hits stands in February.Unlike most issues of ELVIRA that feature two stories, this issue spotlights a book-length adventure by Frank Strom, Tod Smith and Bruce Patterson. Here's how Cl... It's FRIDAY THE 13th meets Mother's Day
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-04-2004)
It's demented, it's sick and it's just plain wrong. It's also available for order right now from Sideshow Toys. It's the Pamela Voorhees limited edition action figure.Remember way back to the first FRIDAY THE 13th movie when it was revealed that the kille... More than meets the eye?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-23-2005)
As some of you may have heard, there's a live-action movie adaptation of the beloved TV series TRANSFORMERS in the works, with Michael Bay of all people set to direct. This series has survived a few incarnations, and though it's never really caught on wit... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #4
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-06-2006)
DOC FRANKENSTEIN is far and away the most anti-fundamentalist/evangelical Christian comic I've ever read. Whereas many comic writers content themselves with the odd snide remark or representatively repugnant character, the Larry and Andy Wachowski make th... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)
Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some... 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... Keeping up with Jones
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-21-2003)
Got a lot of DVDs? So many that it's starting to be difficult to keep them organized? Me, too. For years I've been looking for some decent software to help out, but all the ones I've tried either don't have the features I want or are all-inclusive databas... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... THE HUMAN BEEING
by John Thonen (Wed 07-10-2002)
As the Coen Brothers were polishing their collected awards and preparing for their next production, BARTON HUDSUCKER MEETS THE SINGING GANGSTERS (starring John Turturro, John Goodman, Eddie Deezen and, of course, Frances McDormand), they were suddenly swe... July 15 July 21: Emmy Prognosticating
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-15-2002)
So, the Emmy nominations will be revealed this week.I was going to write this big column, making predictions about what shows and performances will be recognized, but I decided to skip it.I'm usually disappointed by the nominations (no shocking revelation... Daredevil Versus Hercules and Santo
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-29-2003)
Today we discuss chapter stops – not ever considered a “bonus” or “extra” on DVD, but an important part of each release if you ever want to find a certain scene quickly. Yet, often mishandled by DVD producers. Many simply plant a chapter stop every ten mi... January 27 February 2: Dawn, Joe and Geeks
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 01-27-2003)
Random thoughts alert!Anyone else think that if Dawn from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER were in a horror movie she would be the first to get killed?Why is it that every time there's trouble Dawn sneaks out of her bedroom window and makes it worse? Hasn't she l... Beyonce Meets GOLDMEMBER
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 10-12-2001)
Beyonce Knowles, lead singer of Destiny's Child, is in advance talks to sign on as the female lead in AUSTIN POWERS 3: GOLDMEMBER. Though the details of her role have yet to be officially revealed, other than being Austin Power's latest romantic leading l... BUFFY: PALE REFLECTIONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-13-2000)
Ah, the evil twin. What a wonderful science fiction cliché—and where would genre TV be without it? What other convention of fantasy and science fiction shows allows the actors or actresses playing the heroes to mug shamelessly as slightly different versio... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)
PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple... Jackie Chan Meets Bugs Bunny?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-13-2001)
Jackie Chan may be teaming on screen with Bugs Bunny.While talking to Entertainment Weekly magazine, the comedy-action action revealed that he might be jumping on board Warner Bros. developing SPY JAM, a sequel to the studio's 1996 SPACE JAM.Regarding the... Ratner Meets With Hopkins
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-03-2001)
Word has it that director Brett Ratner (RUSH HOUR 2) has been meeting with Anthony Hopkins regarding the coming RED DRAGON remake. According to E! Online's Anderson Jones, the helmer is working with the actor to determine how Hannibal Lecter will be playe... Tony Todd Meets MINOTAUR
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)
Tony Todd (CANDYMAN, FINAL DESTINATION) has revealed that he will soon be jumping into a fantasy film project called MINOTAUR.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Todd spoke of the film, saying, "It's ... sort of LORD OF THE FLIES, about a group of village kids wh... Shaq Meets the X-MEN?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-24-2001)
L.A. Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal wants to get back to working in movies again.While talking to Variety columnist Army Archerd, Shaq spoke of a project that he's in talks with KISS' Gene Simmons on an unspecified film project, saying, "It would be an acti... Caine Meets AUSTIN POWERS
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-04-2001)
Michael Caine is in talks to join the cast of AUSTIN POWERS 3: GOLDMEMBER. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor is currently in advanced negotiations, suggesting that he will soon sign on board the project.Though the details of the film's story ... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-09-2001)
The first of reinventions of classic movie monsters by Britain`s Hammer Films, this movie established a whole new style for horror--bold and colorful--that completely broke tradition with the cobwebby classics of Universal. The shock of the technicolor go... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
by Sean Kennedy (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Given the definitive nature of an AoD review, I was motivated to do an alternate angle for this series (which yes, I just happen to like). I have to give props to Viz for licensing Trouble Chocolate, something I thought would be unlikely when I... "Jeepers Creepers: Great Songs from Horror Films"
by Randall Larson (Sun 02-11-2007)
This 2003 CD release is a curious and enjoyable novelty, at least, and a treasure of unique and somewhat rare songs from classic horror films. The songs have been re-recorded by a large assortment of notable Hollywood, Broadway, and cabaret singi... Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness
by Carter McKendry (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi, the boy that has girls the way some people have rats, returns for his second appearance on the big screen. This time he has yet ANOTHER strange girl that shows up out of nowhere and falls in love with him (this one also claims to be his... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 2
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-27-2000)
Preproduction for DEATH RACE proved to be an intense experience. Getting the cars was easy enough; five junkers were bought, and designs by James Powers were turned into customized killing machines by Dean Jeffries (of Jeffries Auto Stylings, also respons... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Ahhh, shoujo anime! Another fun and exciting shoujo series being released by Media Bla--er...by Pio--no...by....ADV?! What the heck?! Batten down the hatches and tighten those radiation doors, the world's ending!
Princess Nine is, as mentioned... Dead End (aka: The End) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 05-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shohei ManabeTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayShirou's ordinary life as a poor construction worker gets turned upside down when he comes across a naked girl, Lucy, who's fallen out of the sky! Her stran... Media Blasters October Solicitations (Tue 07-29-2003)
MEDIA BLASTERS ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 2003! All titles below have the following Street Date: 10/28/03 and Pre-Book Date: 9/23/03: ANIME WORKS (Japanese Animation) ·Jungle Emperor Leo Click on the link below to view the trailer: http...FLCL Vol. #1 (Tue 04-08-2008)
What They SayThis rock \'n\'roll anime combines aliens with the pains of adolescence. 12 year-old Naota\'s brother has just left Japan for the US to play baseball. Before long, two girls are vying for his attention--his brother\'s girlfriend and Haruhara ...Platina Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Tue 06-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yeon Joo KimTranslated by:Christina SohnAdapted by:Christina SohnWhat They SayA fast-paced journey into a fantasy realm unlike anything you've ever seen! Auna is a rich girl who is forced into servitude of a petulant princess ... Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-30-2008)
What They SayEpisode 6
One night, at the Chief Councilor's banquet, the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Fujiwara-no-Takamichi meets the dancer Shirin. All of the noblemen are intoxicated by her beautiful figure and graceful performance. Though, Takamichi a... What Will You Watch?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-30-2007)
There are still a few shows coming here and there, but for the most part the big fall premieres arrived last week. Which new series will you stay with beyond the pilots? I saw several new programs I liked but overall I will say that I didn&rsquo... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #08
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayUniversal Century 0079. the White Base is still a target for the Zeon forces, as a renegade soldier attacks. Meanwhile, Char is planning an attack of his own, and Dozul Zabi has set up another attack to expose Char as incompetent. While searc... xxxHolic Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2008)
What They SayWatanuki has been haunted by spirits his entire life; a curse flowing through his bloodline that prevents his peace. When incessant demons dog him to the ornate door of the Dimensional Witch Yuko, he meets a mystical woman of insight and luxu... Emma: A Victorian Romance Season One
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-16-2008)
What They SayIn 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which one is born dictates the path his or her life will likely follow. But when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest member of t... Seven Seas Talks Summer Licenses (Mon 07-31-2006)
(LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2006) " Seven Seas Entertainment is proud to formally announce the acquisition of 4 new Japanese licenses "manga series Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, Kodomo no Jikan, Neconoclasm, and the novel series Shinigami no Ballad. First ann...The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films of All Time
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-07-2000)
There are many fool’s errands in the world. You know you can never truly succeed, and yet the temptation is too much to resist. For example: picking the Greatest Baseball Player of All Time, or the Most Talented Musician, or the Most Beautiful Woman in th... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-11-2007)
What They SayParis, 1742. A coffin floats in the shimmering Seine. On the lid, a word written in blood "Psalms. Inside, the body of a beautiful woman. Lia de Beaumont. Now her brother, D'Eon, seeks the reason for her mysterious murder, and uncovers a... Kanpai! (aka: Kimi no Unaji ni Kanpai!) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 09-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki Murakami Translated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayYamada Shintaro is training to become a monster guardian--his job is to protect the monsters from harm. But when he meets Nao, a girl from his middle schoo... Premiere Week
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-23-2007)
Can you feel the energy? I can. Next week is the big premiere week and I couldn’t be more excited. NBC is who I’m looking at the most because of Heroes coming back on Monday night. It’ll be great I’m sure. ... "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror"
by John Sinnott (Mon 10-30-2006)
A staple of late-night creature feature TV shows for years and drive-in theaters before that, FRANKENSTEIN�S BLOODY TERROR is a Spanish monster movie (dubbed in English) that was influenced by the old Universal horror films of the 30's and 40's and ha... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... Lost, Lonely and TV Wasted
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-06-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's been a long, lonely week without you. Hope you've been keeping busy. Bet you did lots of fun things. I didn't. That's right, not one interesting thing happened to me last week, unless breathing i... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... Big hunk o' Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-11-2006)
Ever wonder what Samuel L. Jackson is doing when he's not starring in hit movies or chilling with celebrity friends? He's producing a cartoon show! Check out the upcoming AFRO SAMURAI at the official website: www.afrosamurai.com . SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK He... THE OUTER LIMITS: Season Five
by Frank Garcia (Wed 10-27-1999)
With thousands of digital television signals streaming into our homes, channel surfing with our thumbs on TV remote controls has become an exercise in its own right. As we attempt to make sense of the kaleidoscopic images offering infinite choices, there ... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... Viz Media Announces New Manga Debuts For Fourth Quarter That Will Captivate Fans (Thu 09-21-2006)
Nine New Series Feature Tales of Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction and Mystery San Francisco, CA, September 21, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and ...Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 1 Saga Set
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!Another nice release of the Dragon Ball TV series from FUNimation, this set continues with the streak of episodes that have yet to air on Cartoon Network. Though probably not good as the two King Piccolo sets, some of these are rather good epis... THE DEVIL'S BROOD
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
1998`s RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN (Berkley Boulevard, New York, October 1998, 339 pp., $6.99) by horror movie historian Jeff Rovin (VESPERS) saw the welcome return of the classic horror movie monsters of Universal Studios: the Wolf Man, the Frankenstein Monst... Monsters Inc.
by Scott Collura (Mon 11-01-2004)
Universal Studios thrilled horror fans a few years ago with the release of their pantheon of Classic Monster movies on excellent, features-laden DVDs. Now, Universal has decided to repackage the titles into three Legacy theme sets: THE DRACULA LEGACY, THE... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
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Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Mospeada, Genesis Climber Box Set
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe Earth has been invaded by the mysterious Inbit, and it\'s up to a handful of survivors from Mars Colony to liberate the planet. After an unsuccessful first attempt to retake the Earth, the inhabitants of Mars Base are ready to try again. ... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... The Genesis Code
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-20-2007)
Apparently riding the success of fast-paced, clue-glue plots of novels like The Da Vinci Code and films like National Treasure, Christopher Forrest steps up this week to tackle the greatest code of them all.
Outnumbering paperback releases three ... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 3
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 02-03-2000)
After the shoot, DEATH RACE found itself on the rocky road of executive prerogative with an impassable detour in the shape of Roger Corman. Bartel says the producer’s uncertainty of what exactly the film should be, either a comical action film or a pure a... Death Watch '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-11-2005)
I was originally going to sing the praises of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA this week, but that was before this Creeping Lovecraftian Death Cold set up shop in my head and turned my respiratory system into an industrial-grade snot factory. And so, as I lay here fe... Seeking Seven Soldiers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-08-2006)
Let me preface this week’s Comicscape with a few words about Seven Soldiers. First, the column contains major spoilers. If you plan to read the trade paperbacks, skip to the listings. Though, if you can live with reading spoiler... The Grumpy Old Toy Collector Strikes Back!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-17-2001)
You know, these kids these days with their Dragon Balls and Puckermons and all that stuff have got it too easy! Now, when I was a kid, if we wanted to go buy the newest STAR WARS figures, you know what we had to do? We had to go out and get a twig and spr... VAN HELSING
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-11-2004)
The purpose of the digital stuntman is to: A. Replace a human stuntman for stunts that would likely kill or seriously injure a human. For example, getting hit by a bus.B. Do stunts beyond the abilities of a human actor playing a super-powered character. F... Wall-E
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-04-2007)
Release Date: June 27, 2008 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Director: Andrew Stanton Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton Cast: Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Ben BurttGenre: Adventure, A... Star Wars Tech Guide, Jennifer Fallon, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-19-2006)
Happy Tuesday everybody! This week we've got new Tor releases of the Wolfblade Trilogy, the Count Saint-Germain series, and The Company novels. In addition to those hardback debuts we've got a technical guide to the science of Star Wars from the good folk... Zatomania!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-08-2005)
Due to the booming popularity of the DVD format, he average number of titles on this weekly list is more than double what it was when I started this column over two years ago. That number is likely to increase even more as we begin to include more of the ... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s... Unsaid Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-16-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSPrometheus Records of Belgium has released Don Davis' sublime and poetic score for Tom McLoughlin's psychological thriller, THE UNSAID (PCD 156). Davis, best known these days for his MATRIX scores, provided a warm orchestral sco... MYSTERY MEN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)
The mythology of the superhero, with which nearly every member of society is familiar in some way or another, is a fertile field for satire, as was once the super spy genre, and MYSTERY MEN very nearly pulls off a good one, but stumbles with a good lookin... Tenchi Muyo OVA Vol. #1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayTenchi disobeyed his grandfather and broke the seal on the family temple unleashing a horrible mummy! At least that?s what he thought until Ryoko introduced herself as a space pirate and was the first of many beautiful alien women to strand t... 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... xxxHolic Vol. #4 (Fri 08-01-2008)
With the introduction of the pipe fox recently, it’s become plainly apparent that this is the character that can steal the show, even from Mokona.What They Say\"From the day you were born, you have always been different from those around you......The Best Films of 1999
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-16-2000)
Despite the fact that Fandom covers science fiction, fantasy, and horror, I resisted the urge to title this article `The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 1999.` The reason for the shorter, simpler title is that the films on this list tru... HEARTS IN ATLANTIS: The Dream Submerged
by Denise Dumars (Wed 02-02-2000)
It`s too bad the early 20th century already had a Lost Generation, for the older group of Baby Boomers could certainly use that moniker. Nowhere is that more clear than in Stephen King`s latest literary venture, HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, a series of interconnec... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... Breaching THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Andrew Osmond (Sat 02-12-2000)
In high-concept terms, THE TENTH KINGDOM might be described as `Lord of the Rings meets the Brothers Grimm.` A $40-million, ten-hour mini-series, the saga follows the adventures of a young woman, Virginia (Kimberly Williams, previously seen in FATHER OF T... Happy New Year!
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 01-01-2000)
Happy Y2K, Web Browsers!Notice: we did not say `Happy New Millennium.` When you count to ten, you don’t start at zero, go to nine, and then start over again at ten; you start at one and go to ten, then start over at eleven. The same holds true when you co...