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by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-20-2007)
...atinee of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer that I could find. Sometimes, AMC shows movies at 10:00 a.m. Sometimes, while everyone else attends church or lies in bed, I sit in a dark theater thinking, “What is this crap?”&... FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-15-2007)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a case of a sequel that’s better than the original. Granted, the first Fantastic Four didn’t set the bar all that high, but it was good-natured fun. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer runs wi... Surfer Flies Into A Fantastic Weekend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
As I said in last week’s box office report, Ocean’s Thirteen had very little chance to make a repeat appearance at the top spot. With Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer clocking in at 1 hr & 29 minutes and it appearing in 3,959 thea... 
FANTASTIC FOUR sequel gets another title
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-17-2006)
According to Superhero Hype, the upcoming sequel to 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR has received another title change.The movie was previously known as Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer, but will now be known as FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SUR... "Rise of the Silver Surfer" Poster
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
Fox has released a new poster for it's upcoming comic book film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the film, the Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful S... Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-19-2007)
Plot:
The Fantastic Four return with this third-person action video game featuring Marvel Comics' legendary super-powered foursome. The game is based on both the comic book series as well as Twentieth Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment's movie sequel.
... Silver Surfer Coins
by News Editor (Fri 05-25-2007)
We're playing a little catch up on this story. In case you hadn't heard yet...
This summer, silver is the new gold standard – for movies, with the June 15 release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and for movie promotions, as Twentieth ... "Fantastic Four" Trailer Online
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-27-2006)
The trailer for the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has made it's way online via Apple.You can find it here.Directed by Tim Story, the anticipated sequel stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMah... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... "Fantastic Four" Character posters released
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
The site Filmz has got their hands on 5 international character posters for the upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.You can find all 5 posters here.In the sequel, the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth ... New SILVER SURFER Images
by News Editor (Sat 05-26-2007)
Both MovieWeb and SuperHeroHype have loaded up new images from 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER.
Click here for MovieWeb's gallyer and here for SuperHeroHype's images.
The film arrives in theatres on June 15. New "Fantastic Four" Poster
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-10-2007)
A new poster has hit the web for Fox's upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.In the film, the Silver Surfer comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and ... No More FANTASTIC FOUR??
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-26-2008)
Last summer's sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer may have been the last in that particular franchise, so says co-star Chris Evans. While we've had quotes about the confidence of a third film from co-stars Jessica and Michael in terms of what... FANTASTIC FOUR: ROTSS Trailer
by News Editor (Wed 05-02-2007)
It looks like a new RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER trailer has landed on Apple.com. The film rides into theaters on July 15th.
So if you haven't seen it yet or downloaded it to your iPod, click here to check it out. Tim Story talks FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Sat 08-19-2006)
Tim Story recently updated his blog with some news on the upcoming sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. The film is set to hit theaters on June 15, 2007.Story writes, "Well here we are. Exactly two weeks til this all gets under way. Seeing a... SURFER Tops Off DVD Market
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Hitting strong for both the rental and sales charts was this week's debut of FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. The Surfer focused sequel soared up to 9.5 million in rental revenue alone while knocking off the previous top spot, Knocked ... Laurence Fishburne to voice The Silver Surfer
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
According to Variety, Laurence Fishburne has signed on to voice the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Fox film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.The site also mentions that it has not been decided as to whether Galactus will speak in the film.The fil... Beau Garrett and Andre Braugher join FANTASTIC FOUR
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-03-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Beau Garrett and Andre Braugher have both signed on to play roles in the upcoming 20th Century Fox sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: THE RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. They will join Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Mich... 10 new "Fantastic 4" Posters
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-25-2007)
Marvel has released 10 new posters for the upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.You can find the posters here.In the film, the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he race... Which one…
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-02-2007)
...nd ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’. These are three very different films, but ones that the studios are intent on squeezing a few more dollars out of. For me, ‘Caligula’, R-Rated or Unrated, should c... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out to Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
...x’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer lands in 8th place this weekend taking in only 4.1 million for the weekend. Fox has already pulled it out of 806 theaters which is a bit surprising given its release of only 24 days thus far. Still, t... Pixar's RATATOUILLE Fries a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-01-2007)
...x’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows behind in 5th place over the weekend taking in 9.0 million in box office cash. This moves its domestic total to 114.8 million. As of last week overseas, it has grabbed another 59.1 million. Th... Harry Potter's Spell is on Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-15-2007)
...o;s sake, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer landed in 11th place with 1.5 million. Captivity (the “other” new opener this week) landed in 12th place with 1.5 million. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End landed in 13th pla... EVAN Sails to the Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 06-24-2007)
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows behind with 20,150,000 in box office cash for the weekend. Obviously its 3rd place for now but it may be in 2nd place when the actual numbers begin coming into replace the estimates. What can ... OCEAN'S THIRTEEN Hits the Jackpot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-10-2007)
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surferhits the market next week in 3,800+ theaters so it certainly gives an early indication that Ocean’s 13 will have the same fate as Ocean’s 12 in terms of their longevity in the 1st place spo... The SIMPSONS Dominate Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
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8. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... BOURNE Breaks August Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
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9. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... I Now Pronounce You a Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
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8. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... Galactus is in FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
According to WENN, the giant planet devouring character Galactus will show up toward the end of the FANTASTIC FOUR sequel."I don't want to give too much away but I will say this: Galactus will appear and fans will not be disappointed," said Fox chairman T... Now introducing The Silver Surfer
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-22-2006)
The USA Today released the first image of The Silver Surfer from the upcoming Fantastic Four sequel, you can view it to the left.On screen, the Surfer "will look somewhere between gun metal and fluid metallics so you can see the body motion, the brea... HALLOWEEN Slashes Labor Day Record
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-02-2007)
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10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... Doug Jones is The Silver Surfer?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)
Ain't it Cool News is reporting that Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien in HELLBOY, has won the role of the Silver Surfer in the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. The sequel is reportedly titled FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER.Just last week Tim Story,... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer premiers this Friday. Of course, I’ll begrudgingly buy the cheapest ticket I can (probably while hung over) on Saturday morning and then review it here in Comicscape. While the first f... Cosmic plans for FANTASTIC FOUR 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-18-2004)
While speaking to the assembled press converging on the set of FANTASTIC FOUR this past weekend, producer Ralph Winter was asked if his team had already begun thinking about the sequel possibilities for this new superhero film franchise. "Funny you ask," ... Silver Surfer's Silver Screen Debut in FF2!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-06-2006)
News has it that Marvel's Silver Surfer will play a large role in Fantastic Four 2, slated for a July 4, 2007 release.20th Century Fox is currently deciding between scripts by Mark Frost (X-Men 2) and Don Payne (My Super-Ex Girlfriend). Payne's script ap... Julian McMahon returning to FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Thu 07-27-2006)
Julian McMahon has revealed to iF Magazine that he will be back as Dr. Doom for the FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. Though McMahon will be back in some form, he is not sure of his exact role in the film."We haven't got a script yet. The script hasn't been put out... SUPERBAD Geeks Laugh at Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-19-2007)
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10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... Apatow Scores Again with SUPERBAD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-26-2007)
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10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... RUSH HOUR 3 Kicks the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)
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10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Numbers:
Budget: 130million
Opening Weekend: &nbs... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
...one. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer struck me not as fun, but insipid. I found Brian Michael Bendis’s work on New Avengers tedious, overly decompressed, and a curious burden on continuity. But, don’t get me wrong &... Giant Brain
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-09-2007)
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Xbox 360 - PS3 - DS) - Marvel’s first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. ... PIRATES Breaks Memorial Day Records
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-29-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... No Zod, No Constantine and No FF 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
...;s sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer wasn’t as profitable as Spider-Man, it did make its budget back with a $131 million domestic haul and another $156 mil overseas. Still, it’s likely that we’ll see a stand-alone Silve... 2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)
...Rider and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer stunk up theaters in February and July, respectively. Ghost Rider almost crossed into so-bad-it’s-good territory, but peppered its schlock with a few redeeming moments that made the bad par... Straczynski Talks SILVER SURFER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
While the spin-off for Silver Surfer is technically spinning off in development hell space, Maniac Joeybaloney has passed along an AMC interview with screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski on what his script focused on for the Marvel superhero. "Whether... The Pirates Steal it All
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
...an 3 and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer turn the tide.
Now, what do you think?
The Spinner Rack By Al Brown and Kurt Amacker
Al: This week: Gachas galore, and Civil War finally wraps up.
Kurt: Can I g... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
...Fume over Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Why at this rate, we’ll reach the outer limits of the universe in no time!
Seriously, though, fan controversy always interests – and frequently, amuses – me. And,... King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... One Comicscape About Many Things
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-25-2007)
...or about Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer yet, I’ll repeat it: Galactus may appear as a giant cloud. If comic fans ever had a good reason to complain, this is it – no giant blue and purple guy, but an angry cloud. T... Pirates Sail to Top Spot Again
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... Andre Braugher to play general in FANTASTIC FOUR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-25-2006)
According to Blackfilm.com, Andre Braugher has left an episodic role on the TV show ER so he can play a part in the upcoming sequel FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER.Braugher will be playing the role of a military general in the sequel.The film wi... Don't expect a love triangle in FF2
by Karl Schneider (Tue 12-19-2006)
ComingSoon recently caught up with Kerry Washington and asked her a few questions about the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, in which she plays The Thing's girlfriend.ComingSoon writes: In the comics, Alicia Masters gets caught in ... Fantasticar revealed!
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
USA Today has a first look at the Fantasticar, which will make it's debut in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. You can see the image to the left.Translating the flying car from the page to the big screen was no small effort, says Tim Flattery, co... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
...how would Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer be different if Marvel would have had 100% control?
Kevin Feige: Have you seen it? It’s very good. I wont speak specifically to that, how would it be different? And the truth is obviously... FF Race to NASCAR
by News Editor (Sat 05-26-2007)
This Memorial Day weekend, the "600" meets the "4" when the stars of the new motion picture FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER visit the race in search of the Silver Surfer. Scheduled to appear at Lowe's Motor Speedway are ... News on casting of the Silver Surfer
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-04-2006)
Moviehole.net has posted a brief interview (if you can call it that) with Tim Story, the director of FANTASTIC FOUR 2, in which he talks about the role of The Silver Surfer.They write, The film's director, Tim Story, told me this morning that although The... DARKNESS Leads The Pack
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
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1. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nintendo)
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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)
...e holder, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Another tidbits to note for you box office fans.. FF:ROSS looks to reach the 100 million domestic mark by late Sunday or Monday. It's already reached the 100 worldwide mark on Wednesday afternoon. ... Hasbro's 2007 Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
ComingSoon was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of Hasbro's upcoming toy releases for: Spider-Man 3, Transformers, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Ghost Rider movies, as well as new toys to commemorate Star Wars' 30th Anniversary and... King SHREK Hits 300 Million
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-21-2007)
...her news, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has raked in 73.5 mil in its 6 days of release here in the states so far. It's also made another 27.7 mil last weekend overseas. That means it has hit the 100 mil worldwide mark already in its fi... Tim Story talks Galactus
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)
... you soon.Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer hits theaters June 15th.KJ's Take: Why am I letting my hopes raise for this film? I hated the first one, yet still I'm getting sucked into Fantastic Four fever ... I think it's because I r... John Ottman scores THE INVASION
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-30-2007)
This week, composer John Ottman was at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers, recording his score to the new sci-fi thriller, The Invasion. Directed by award-winning German director Oliver Hirschbiegel (The Experiment, Downfall), the film stars Ni... Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)
At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a... THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE
by Jason Henderson (Thu 06-29-2000)
In many ways, the story told in The Rise of Apocalypse reminds me of the sort of comic stories that Marvel published before the launch of the Silver Age. In telling the origin of the X-Men`s powerful enemy Apocalypse, Rise gives us something like in Amazi... Straczynski at Work on SURFER Spinoff
by News Editor (Wed 06-13-2007)
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that writer J. Michael Straczynski is currently working on a script for a Silver Surfer spinoff.
20th Century Fox is apparently interested in a "darker direction to attract the slightly older demographic of it... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... Turning on the New Radio with Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
Over the past couple of years, Jad Ziade and Alex Cahill’s fledgling publishing company, The New Radio, has garnered the attention of the mainstream comics press with their one-shots Xeric-Award-winning Something So Familiar and, later, The Island. ... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... DVD Filler Week
by Matt Kamen (Thu 06-07-2007)
When there are no conventions, fairs or other esoteric events to cover and there's nothing else to do, how do you fill a column? With great difficulty, frankly. In fact, short of Doctor Who having its strongest series yet since its return and Freema Agyem... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... Exploding Heads: My Thoughts on 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-23-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another weekly web of Comicscape wonder. For the past couple of weeks, we talked about Spider-Man 3 in lieu of discussing the end of DC’s weekly maxiseries, 52. The film came out the same week as the final issue of... Spider-Man 3 Continues to Dominate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-13-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... Spidey’s Records set Studio Standards High
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
...Shrek 35. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer6. Ratatouille7. Transformers8. Rush Hour 39. Ocean's Thirteen10. Live Free or Die Hard
wessmith1966
1. Pirates 32. Spider-Man 33. Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix4. Shrek 3 5. Transformers... 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... Here Today!
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-05-2008)
...nd ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ were actually worth our money. Grant it ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ may have not been the best movie but its ‘Power Cosmic Edition’ was a tour de fo... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... SPIDER-MAN 2 script "done"
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-11-2003)
SCI FI WIRE reports that Marvel's Avi Arad confirms the completion of the SPIDER-MAN 2 film script, saying, "That's it. We are done."Arad also touched on the production status of several other Marvel film projects, including THE FANTASTIC FOUR, SILVER SUR... Interview with Mike Carey
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 11-25-2006)
Writer Mike Carey is getting all technical on us, through his work with the Ultimate Universe's version of The Vision. Carey and artist Brandon Peterson have got five issues to further her story and we've got a few details from Carey on what that st... Hollywood Studios Ponder Future Franchises
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
...nt, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," dropped 66% in its second weekend, following an exceptional $58.1 million opening. Fox is developing a "Silver Surfer" follow-up and is considering another "Fantastic Four" ... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti... Animated HULK Series Arrives on DVD
by Columnist (Wed 05-14-2008)
While researching my column, “Precursors” back in April I came across two titles that I thought needed further research. The first and soon to be released is the long awaited Hulk animated series from 1966. The Hulk was one of five cartoons re... FANTASTIC FOUR: Two 40th Anniversary Visions
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-26-2001)
This week is a perfect time to reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Fantastic Four, and indeed, the 40th birthday of the Marvel Universe in general as well. A few days ago, just in time to commemorate this landmark in the history of the First Family of ... Paranoia Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-24-2007)
...score for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Two years after the original film, Ottman with another reflection of the heroes from the Baxter Building. The web site report includes sound clips for every track on the album, along ... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... SCOOP: Stretching the end of FANTASTIC FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-24-2004)
As principal photography on 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR winds down, we've been hearing stories about a last-minute change of plans that happened with the film -- and it's all due to another superhero movie called THE INCREDIBLES.Two sources have now... Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
OPINION: Yes, you read it correctly: Tony's Ten Best Comics of 2003. Hate me if you must, but after forcing all of you to come up with a Top Five Best and Worst Comics, I realized that it's an almost impossible task. I also got several e-mails asking "Wha... Wagging Tongues: Ten Questions with Gene Simmons
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-10-2007)
You think you know Gene Simmons. You know Kiss and the Demon with the extraordinary tongue, the actor, and the writer. Now, in his effort to enter every medium imaginable, Simmons has branched into comic book publishing with his IDW imprint, Sim... Doug Jones Updates HELLBOY 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
I have to give it to the animated character actor Doug Jones. He gave a rather long update on his myspace on Monday which had me chuckling this morning. The guy has been all over the place lately. He portrayed the likeness for SILVER SURFER in the la... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... Comicscape - April 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... 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 ... Marvel Adds Trade Paperbacks
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Marvel Comics has added 46 new titles to its trade paperback backlist."We've seen explosive growth both in the number of titles added to our backlist, and subsequent trade paperbacks sales," says Marvel marketing communications manager Bill Rosemann. "So ... Disturbia wins but not by much
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
Did you think Disturbia winning 1st place last week with only 13 mil in receipts was something hardly worth talking about? Well, it’s worse this week. The winner, Disturbia, doesn’t even in pull in 10 mil. Yep, you heard me. In a box office... John Ottman Joins the Fantastic Four
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-14-2005)
John Ottman has risen to an impressive prominence over the last several years, while also avoiding that traditional Hollywood pitfall typecasting. He's managed to score a continual variety of films from scary horror films like URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT a... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Comicscape - January 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-21-2004)
OPINION: Hello again! I've just finished tabulating all the votes for the Top Five Best (And Worst) Comics of 2003, and all I can say is...whew. I've come to two conclusions in the process: 1) we comics fans may all have different tastes, but we all tend ... Comicscape - November 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-30-2005)
Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ... "Fantastic Four #544" Sells Out!
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-09-2007)
Marvel is pleased to announce that Fantastic Four #544, the first issue to feature the new team lineup, has sold out at Diamond. In the aftermath of Civil War, Marvel’s first family must re-evaluate their place in life, leaving the team without Mr. ... Comicscape - March 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-24-2004)
OPINION: First of all, a point of clarification: a certain web site which shall remain nameless felt the need to link to last week's column with the headline CINESCAPE BLASTS HELLBLAZER'S CONSTANTINE, with a "synopsis" line reading "Who needs to see a mov... Comicscape - August 25, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-25-2004)
OPINION: Last week we spoke to Richard and Wendy Pini, whose latest chapter in the ELFQUEST saga, THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD, has just been released by DC as a 96-page hardcover graphic novel. (And before I forget, let me publicly say thank you to Alexand... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Comicscape - December 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-15-2004)
Happy Hanukkah to those so inclined, and a Merry Christmas to everyone else! (Yes, I know that Christmas isn't until next Saturday, but we're doing something different for the last two weeks of 2004, so I've got to get the holiday wishes out of the way no... FANTASTIC FOUR: UNSTABLE MOLECULES
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 10-16-2002)
Marvel Comics has announced FANTASTIC FOUR: UNSTABLE MOLECULES, a four-issue mini-series that presents the "cartoon biography of the real-life inspiration of comics' first family."James Sturm, creator of GOLEM'S MIGHTY SWING, is writing and thumb-nailing ... Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)
Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the unknown with Comicscape! San Diego Comic-Con has left me with rant material for the rest of the calendar year and beyond. Marvel’s decision to publish Amazing Spider-Ma... Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)
I’ve devoted this week’s COMICSCAPE to a few topics that hardly merit an entire column. Or, if they do, the inspiration has failed to strike me for more than a few paltry lines. Call it stream of consciousness, call it laziness, or call it ... In Memory of John Buscema
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-11-2002)
Sad word has come of the demise of comic artist John Buscema. The artist succumbed to stomach cancer, which he had been diagnosed with in fall 2001.John Buscema was born on December 11, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, and began his long career in comics at Timely C... Busiek Talks DEFENDERS, POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 08-27-2001)
Kurt Busiek let loose with a barrage of news over the weekend at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in Toronto, including a new direction for Marvel's DEFENDERS and a DC event in January.On the Defenders front, Busiek said that artist Erik Larsen's las... Marvel's THE ORDER
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-01-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday released several pages from THE ORDER, THE DEFENDERS spin-off that begins on Feb. 13.The book is written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and a cover by Carlos Pacheco.Busiek explained THE ORDER's set-up as:"Th... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday with Comicscape! Last week’s column about DC’s new web-only Zuda imprint ran later in the day, for which I apologize. Then again, it also ran next to the review of the new... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)
Last week’s column on the some of the moral quandaries in recent superhero comics generated a couple of interesting e-mails that merit printed responses. I asked readers to consider the mind-wiping fiasco from DC’s Identity Crisis, To... Making a Mangaverse
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 01-28-2002)
Brian Smith, Editor of the new Marvel Mangaverse titles and co-creator of that line's GHOST RIDERS, wasn't a huge anime/manga fan before he began working on the project devoted to translating the classic Marvel Universe into a manga reality, but things ha...