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by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-26-2002)
WizKids has announced the release of the first MAGE KNIGHT comic-book series, produced in cooperation with IDW Publishing. Premiering in October, MAGE KNIGHT: STOLEN DESTINY is a five-issue mini-series. The series features cover art by J. Scott Campbell ... Knight Hunters Vol. #1
by paul (Sun 03-03-2002)
The Review!Weiβ Kreuz is a group of four famous male voice actors in Japan who share a high degree of popularity, releasing music and drama CDs. Although individual members had worked together in the past, Knight Hunters (released as Weiβ Kreuz... Knight Hunters Vol. #2
by Paul Grisham (Sun 04-28-2002)
What They SayA mysterious organization is kidnapping young girls and selling their organs on the black market. When Weiss gets involved with the case, Aya is drawn toward one of the victims, Sakura. She reminds him of his younger sister, but the organ thi... 
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG... GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ... Knight Hunters Eternity Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-12-2004)
What They SayAs Sena uncovers the secret behind his family, the Weiss close in on Epitaph\'s true identity. She is protected by three of the most dangerous psychics on earth. The Weiss could never defeat her bodyguards, but there is another group of assas... Knight Hunters Vol. #1
by Jarrad Jalbert (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Back a few months ago, I downloaded an episode of this show to see what it was like, since a group was to be fandubbing it. Immediately afterwards, the show was licensed, and the group moved onto different things. But I got rather interested in... Hell Knight Statue BARON from DOOM
by News Editor (Mon 10-24-2005)
First 4 Figures has announced the upcoming release of a Baron statue based on the creature from the DOOM movie. The run will be limited to 1500 worldwide. The first 100 are exclusive to the First 4 Figures online store and will feature a base with an unlu... Vampire Knight Vol.#02
by Connie Zhang (Wed 05-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayOutside the safe boundary of the academy, Yuki is attacked by a vampire. Injured and unable to defend herself, two Night Class students come to her aid an... Knight Hunters Eternity Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayKoua Academy is a prestigious school for the future leaders of Japan. However, a dark plot between students and teachers spells doom for those who don\'t make the cut. During a rash of mysterious \"suicides,\" Sena Izumi arrives as a transfer... Knight Hunters Eternity Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-21-2004)
What They SayThe source of the evil within Kowa Acaedemy has been revealed to be the international organization Esset. But to the good men of Weiss, this brings more questions than answers. Yoji investigates this evil, only to uncover a painful new choice... First Teaser Trailer for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
If you're planning on watching The Dark Knight in a few days, you'll be seeing the first teaser for Terminator Salvation in theaters. But Warner Bros. has already released the official clip online in a game of beating boot leggers. The upcoming first inst... Dragon Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-23-2002)
What They SayWhat do an enchanted sword, a dozen beautiful girls and an instant camera all have in common? It\'s cold steel and hot babes as a morally impaired young hero must rescue multiple damsels in distress imprisoned in an enchanted castle by an arm... First of the Summer Blockbusters
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-07-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS John Williams' music for Spielberg's retake on WAR OF THE WORLDS is a tremendous score, and viciously aggressive. Released on Decca (B0004568-02), the album retains the opening and closing narration, spoken by Morgan Freeman, r... First Knight
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 07-21-2001)
He's been called the moral center of the Marvel Universe, a man with his feet firmly planted in two eras, and a leader who inspires loyalty in gods and monsters alike. Now Captain America is about to embark on one of his most thrilling adventures as he jo... Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-15-2003)
What They SayMany years have passed since that shining example of knightly virtue, Takeru, performed his heroic deeds. Now it falls to his son, Kakeru, to save the kingdom from encroaching evil. The forces of Lucifon, ruler of the eastern realm of Reimlin... DARK KNIGHT 2 Update
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-18-2001)
DC Comics has provided more details about THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, the upcoming sequel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley that begins in December.Here's how DC describes the three-issue mini-series:"It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KN... Magic Knight Rayearth OVA Collection
by Shawn Adeli (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!I started with the first VHS of the show, then got the digisubs, then finally I got this DVD. This is my first Manga DVD that I\'ve ever bought, and it pretty much went well.
Audio---
I have NO high grade equipement, but this was a nice audi... Knight Hunters Vol. #2
by Gretchen Schultz (Sat 05-11-2002)
The Review!Note: Although the American release name is Knight Hunters, I will be using the original Japanese name of Weiss Kreuz in this review.
Packaging:
Media Blasters has acquired a lot of the official art used on the Japanese releases and appearing... Knight Hunters Vol. #5
by Alison Flathers (Sun 05-04-2003)
The Review!Audio:
This probably varies on other stereo systems, but on mine the audio was pretty clear. The sound effects and music did get a little choppy at times, though.
Video:
Like with the audio, this varies from television to television. On mine ... Box Office Update: KNIGHT Captures Box Office History for WB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-21-2008)
Update: The previous estimates were actually low in comparison to the final numbers. The highly anticipated sequel took in more then its previously mentioned $155.4 mil. Check out below for the full report.Original: The Dark Knight being one of the highes... Knight Rider
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 06-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Revolution Studios.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:David Elliott, Paul Lovett (Screenwriters); Glen A. Larson (Screenwriter); Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Glen A. Larson ... Knight Rider Score Finally Rides Onto CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-07-2005)
Film Score Monthly continues its unprecedented release of television soundtracks with KNIGHT RIDER, the hit NBC series that ran from 1982 to 1986. The memorable and groundbreaking main title theme was composed by Stu Phillips and series creator/producer G... Knight Hunters Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-10-2003)
What They SayThe exciting series conclusion! The return of Schreient could mean the resurrection of Masafumi Takatori. Can Wiess stop them, or will the evil Schwartz get there first? Amidst tears of blood, the three most vicious assassin groups in Japa... Update: DARK KNIGHT Grabs Third Record
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-20-2008)
Update #2: The Dark Knight has grabbed the Highest All-Time Opening Record. You can check out what happened this weekend in our Mania Box Office Report.
Update #1: I said I would update this throughout the weekend so here's another update. The Dark Knig... KNIGHT RIDER turbo boosts onto store shelves
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-27-2003)
I suddenly feel like I'm 13-years-old again: twenty years after the series debuted on television, there's a new KNIGHT RIDER video game out!Published by Tri Synergy, the new PC video game allows you to play as Michael Knight, the role that launched David ... First PUNISHER:WAR ZONE Pic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
The first official still of Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle in PUNISHER:WAR ZONE has made its way online courtesy of Superhero Hype/Comingsoon. For a high resolution snapshot, featuring Ray with a short haircut, click the link to the left. The film sta... First Teaser Trailer for PUNISHER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Punisher: War Zone has popped up online courtesy of IGN, which you can watch down below. The film, which is a re-imagining of the comic icon, stars Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson, Colin Salmon, Wayne Knight, Dash... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!Having only seen the first episode of this series, I decided to buy the box because I\'m a big fantasy fan, and because I love the soundtracks, and because it was very cheap for a Japanese release. (Remember Memories at 10000+ yen?...Knight Hunters Vol. #4 (Mon 10-07-2002)
What They SayThe assassins of Weiss have killed each dark beast that has threatened them, but their worst enemies will always be themselves! Their group has finally fallen apart. However, just because they have gone their separate ways doesn’t mea...Magic Knight Rayearth OVA Collection
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayFor Umi, Fuu and Hikaru, the tranquil beauty of springtime in Tokyo is not met with accustomed enthusiasm. Now that they?ve graduated from junior high, the unwelcome prospect of attending different high schools threatens to break up their int... Update: First WATCHMEN Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
Update #2: The first trailer for Watchmen is now online over at Apple. Click here to watch the first look at the upcoming Zack Snyder-led comic adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel. You can also watch the production blogs via our "Watchmen"... Dark Knight, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-29-2007)
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman ... First Six Minutes of DARK KNIGHT Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
No, that footage is not online like the THE GOLDEN COMPASS story but you can still find out what happens in the first six minutes of the next Bats adventure. It seems that Patrick and our friends over at Back Row Chatter had a very early Christmas pr... Knight Hunters Vol. #3
by Paul Grisham (Thu 08-01-2002)
What They SayThe secret connections between Wiess and the Takatori family are finally revealed. Hirofumi Takatori captures Omi, but will the youngest member of Wiess be able to fight back once he discovers their relationship? Aya is disillusioned by a dis... BLACK KNIGHT & TIM THE ENCHANTER
by JEFF BOND (Sat 11-09-2002)
Nerds the world over rejoiced last year when Sideshow Toy launched a series of 12" action figures from the cult film MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL. The idea was insane, but so was the filmand Sideshow had set a precedent by making action figures from Ro... Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-22-2003)
What They SayDespite dragon attacks and shipwrecks, Kakeru and his friends continue their fight against the evil Lucifon. Along the way, they are joined by an increasing number of warriors committed to defeating Lucifon.
However, even as the group is ga... Knight Hunters Vol. #1
by Marcus Hanks (Tue 02-12-2002)
The Review!Technical:
I'm going to try to keep this simple and quick. I watched the first episode in english, and it was horrible. This is one series that shouldn't even be dubbed! It felt like monkeys picked the actors, and told them to just be borin... Knight, Wizard, Actor Extraordinaire
by Eric Moro (Fri 12-14-2001)
Gandalf the Grey. Okay, freeze on that image. Let me guess: a gray-cloaked, gray-haired, mature European-looking fellow, carrying a staff.Now try Magneto. Again you've got a gray-haired, mature European-looking fellow, this time wearing a red cloak and he... Knight Hunters Vol. #1
by T.J. Griesenbrock III (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!I am hearing impaired so I did not review this using the English audio track. As it is with almost every DVD (Princess Mononoke being the exception), there are no captioning that covers the English dialogue.
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One of the greatest measure... Knight Hunters Vol. #1 (Wed 02-06-2002)
What They SayWhen the moon rises, the boys of Knight Hunters are the most vicious assassins the world has ever seen. During the day, they remain disguised as elegant florists with an eye for beauty. Led by the somber and silent Aya, the team consists of K...HBO's First Look at DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-14-2008)
As said in our Mania box office report, we're approaching the end of the build up to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. But before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, we have three more video clips to pass along in relation to the highly anticipated... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!This is the first DVD Box set I have purchased from Japan since it was one of the cheapest anime DVD sets available. I had never seen a single episode of Magic Knight Rayearth and only was told mixed opinions at my local anime club...First TV Spot for X-FILES Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
While we've had nearly a dozen TV spots for The Dark Knight, we haven't yet seen one TV spot for X-Files: I Want to Believe, which opens up just a week after the Bat sequel. Well, until now. A new spot has popped up online, which I'm putting down below. T... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #2
by Tony Whitt (Tue 02-12-2002)
A broken Superman openly faces an alien menace. A loving Wonder Woman introduces her super girl to her father. A madder-than-ever Plastic Man is released from his imprisonment. And a triumphant Batman takes everything up a notch. The world has changed sin... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3
by Tony Whitt (Sat 08-03-2002)
It took a little longer than we thought it would, but finally it's over: the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller's 1986 monster hit, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, finishes this month, thus fulfilling all the hopes, dreams, and desires of those fans who want se... Box Office Update: KNIGHT Scores Victory Over Brothers and FBI
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-27-2008)
It seems that all the hype, all the eager fan anticipation and all the high expectations were meant to come true for the Christopher Nolan-directed sequel The Dark Knight. The Warner Bros. film has managed to accumulate the amount of $314 million in 10 da... DARK KNIGHT Teaser on Halloween?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-18-2007)
Director Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros may be planning something else for those eager fans awaiting the next installment of the DARK KNIGHT. We heard yesterday that they're planning on releasing a 7-minute prologue by the Joker before the IMAX release... GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S THE HEDGE KNIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-14-2003)
Dunk's master, the hedge knight Ser Arlan, has died, leaving Dunk with two choices: either sell off his master's things and try to live off the proceeds, or become a hedge knight himself and try to achieve the glories that Ser Arlan tried to achieve. It's... SCOOP: KNIGHT RIDER flick eyeing FAST AND THE FURIOUS star?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-01-2004)
An anonymous scooper sent in this email recently which, if accurate, gives us a look at what direction Universal Pictures is thinking of taking a big-screen KNIGHT RIDER film. Bear in mind that we couldn't verify what our scooper has to say but that other... First Impressions: STAR WARS GALAXIES
by Troy Roberts (Thu 04-17-2003)
Since last April (right before E3) I've been clamoring to get on the beta test for the upcoming STAR WARS GALAXIES. I mean, what fan of the series wouldn't? You get to roam around the galaxy with thousands of other people, living your life as you would if... Knight Hunters Complete (Mon 04-28-2003)
What They SayThe complete story of tragedy and purity. Ken, Omi, Yoji and Aya are members of Weiss. As assassins, they murder those who bring fear and death to the innocent. What will destroy them first? Will it be the agents of evil, or their own dar...SDCC: First Look at Hulk Vs. Wolverine
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-31-2008)
Finally, in Hall H, with its multiple HD screens, there was something to watch other than trailers of movies. Lionsgate and Marvel debuted their Hulk vs. DVD at the San Diego Comic Con on multiple giant screens. Hulk vs. Wolverineis the first in a two sto... VAMPIRE KNIGHT Season 2 Airs in October
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-24-2008)
While the final episode of the first season of the manga series Vampire Knights will be airing next week in Japan, the official website for the series has announced that the second season is expected to begin broadcasting on TV Tokyo this October. The sit... Knight Hunters Vol. #3
by Meridel Newton (Fri 06-21-2002)
The Review!I thought it was about time that this show was reviewed by one of the people it was aimed at: the fangirls. And, as I was lucky enough to pick up a copy at Anime Mid-Atlantic more than a week before its release, I figured that now was the time... DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard World Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)
Hah, trust it for our friends over at Wizard to do a step by step breakdown of the Wizard World Chicago Convention footage shown by Warner Bros... There may be no video footage to post yet but columnist Kiel Phegley at Wizard Universe did ... SPIRIT KNIGHT #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)
Red Machine Comics' SPIRIT KNIGHT belongs to that subset of pop culture usually referred to as "Bible-based entertainment." This includes books like the LEFT BEHIND series, the OMEGA CODE movies, and a host of other bands, comics, television shows, and w... Burnett Discusses Batman: Gotham Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 05-02-2008)
Robert Trate’s take on the new animated Batman feature: The Batman Gotham Knight DVD is shaping up to be as good if not better than Warner Brother’s Animatrix DVD. Warner Brothers was kind enough to send us the following interview with aw... DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)
This is for those Maniacs in the Chicago area. It's been announced that there will be a DARK KNIGHT panel at the Wizard World Convention today in the windy city, says Superhero Hype. There will be no trailer or teaser trailer like Nolan and Warner Br... Box Office: DARK KNIGHT Takes Down The Pineapple
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-10-2008)
Even though there were two new wide releases this weekend for audiences everywhere, the champion of all continues to be the one who toppled the previous two new wide releases from the weekends before. Yes, The Dark Knight has won the report for its ... Another Industry First From Central Park Media (Tue 07-22-2003)
July 22, 2003 Start your engines.....It's another industry first for CPM that is sure to generate 4th quarter sales for you and excitement for your customers. The Central Park Media Anime Test Drive is ready to hit the road! This fall your custome...DARK KNIGHT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
As speculated a new teaser of DARK KNIGHT has appeared in connection with Comic Con 2007. If you go to WhysoSerious? , you'll see that it has been updated since last night. It seems they have a winner! As you can see on the file at the bottom left, t... Frank Miller's DARK KNIGHT action figures
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)
Figures.com broke everyone's first look at next summer's line of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS action figure line, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel of the same name. Four figures will make up the line including Miller's version of the Batman, the... Former Dark Knight now Head of State
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-19-2003)
Former BATMAN actor Michael Keaton has just been sworn in the role of the President of the United States in FIRST DAUGHTER, the new Katie Holmes flick about to start filming. Holmes plays the first daughter who's now off to college and where she meets a n... 7 Minute DARK KNIGHT Look in December?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
We knew something DARK KNIGHT related would be happening in December. Most of have already assumed it would be something attached to the only genre Warner Bros release of the month, I AM LEGEND. Until now, it was common belief we would be seeing our first... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... Mumbling Kitsune: Flipping Through Batman: Gotham Knight
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)
Batman: Gotham Knight is a series of short animated films that tell of Batman's growth and trials between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The in-pieces presentation is not unlike The Animatrix, which also incorporated different stories created by a var... SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #2
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)
I gave the second issue of SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT an "A" for two reasons. First, Grant Morrison's prose is just beautiful in both this issue and the first of the series. Second, the art is beautiful. Simone Bianchi's art is just a pleasure to l... THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In... Why the Dark Knight Owes Adam West
by Rob Vaux (Thu 07-17-2008)
It's easy to pick on him, I know. His bright, campy version of Batman seems relegated to a bygone era, one far too many people are eager to forget. They view his efforts as an active mockery of everything compelling about the character: the brooding pain,... BSG's Campbell Joins KNIGHT, Rambin Joins CONNOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
Two new castings have joined the returning genre television series "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" and "Knight Rider", reports The Hollywood Reporter. Paul Campbell, who appeared in 25 episodes of "Battlestar Galactica" as Bill... Case Closed: Case 05 Vol. #2: Knight Baron Mystery
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-02-2005)
What They SayWhen Conan, Richard, and Rachel are offered a free stay at a posh hotel on the beach if they join a mystery tour, they jump at the chance. But their accommodations are only paid for in full if they uncover the identity of the tour promoter wh... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-17-2000)
What They SayDisc A
Enter a world where dark knights battle beneath skies lit by dragon’s flame. Travel to a land where evil magicians make pacts with forgotten entities in exchange for forbidden powers. Return to the accursed island, Lodoss.
Five ... Del Rey Announces a Line of Books Based on the MAGE KNIGHT Universe
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 08-15-2002)
Random House's SF imprint Del Rey recently announced a partnership with WizKids, LLC to create a series of novels based on the highly popular MAGE KNIGHT role-playing game system. MAGE KNIGHT is an RPG that uses figurines with dials built into the bottoms... Two Covers for DARK KNIGHT #1
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-29-2001)
DC Comics has announced that THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 will reach comic book stores on Wednesday with two versions of its front cover. Both versions feature the solicited artwork, the highly-recognizable image of Batman's raised fist.The first vers... First look at Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-20-2007)
A scooper has sent relatively poor quality photographs of what look to be Heath Ledger done up as the Joker.In the images, Ledger seems to be walking around near his trailer. You can find them here.The Chris Nolan-directed movie co-stars Christian B... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Anime Boston Announces First Guests (Sat 12-04-2004)
FIRST ROUND OF GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR ANIME BOSTON 2005 New England's Largest Anime Convention Warms Up Its Guest List With Some Big Names In Voice Acting BOSTON, MA - December 4, 2004 - The New England Anime Society is proud to announce the following Gues...Kevin Conroy returns in Batman Gotham Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-21-2008)
Kevin Conroy, the benchmark by which fans compare all Batman voices, returns to the title role in Batman Gotham Knight, the third release in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie series from DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros.... More Details on DARK KNIGHT Prologue
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Minor Spoilers inside..It was announced last week that a 7-minute prologue of THE DARK KNIGHT would be attached to the IMAX edition of I AM LEGEND. Well, director Christopher Nolan and producer Charles Roven have cleared the air about this news, says Batm... Something Viral Planned for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)
Not much going on this first afternoon after the break but fellow Maniac "Wiseguy" has passed along a viral update on one of many websites. Apparently, a countdown is in effect over at The Dark Knight's viral website for Citizens For Batman. If... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Roeland Das (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Well...after seeing the OVA I had really high expectations of Lodoss TV. But after seeing it, well how should I put it, it was different then I had expected.
First look upon video and audio
After watching the first episode I nearly died out... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Michael Schmitt (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The Lodoss OVA was my first anime purchase, let alone my first anime DVD purchase. That was almost 2 years ago now. And, though I don't exactly remember why I chose it of all the anime out there, my ICQ history log tells me I should thank Chris... Goyer talks "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-10-2007)
David Goyer recently talked about the upcoming film, The Dark Knight, with Sci Fi Wire and in doing so mentioned that Two-Face may not make an appearance."I think Harvey Dent has been mentioned," Goyer said. "I don't know that Two-Fac... Fans Take On... Wendee Lee!
by The English Track Forum Members (Sun 03-21-2004)
Welcome to the second installment of "Fans Take On..." an ongoing feature where fans get to talk about a significant individual in the US anime industry. This month, we asked fans to talk about a legend in the American anime industry, Wendee Lee.
Quicky ... DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)
Third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie to Screen at Popular Comics Convention; Post-Premiere Panel Planned for Filmmakers, Voice Talent BURBANK, CA, (April 10, 2008) -DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation w...Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)
...ARIBBEAN, FIRST KNIGHT, BRAVEHEART, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, EXODUS, and many more all associated by virtue of their films' historic period and the broad, lavishly symphonic style of their composition. Silva Screen also announces that they will release the... 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... Fans Take On... Michelle Ruff
by The English Track Forum (Thu 07-01-2004)
Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto... Katie Holmes drops out of "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-26-2007)
According to Variety, Katie Holmes has dropped out of The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.Instead, Holmes has signed on to Queen Latifah's Mad Money, to be directed by Callie Khouri.There is no word as to what this means to The Dark Knight, thoug... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Bedard (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Audio: A-
The review is based on the Japanese language track. I found the audio to be very good for a 2 channel stereo track. If you can overlook that it's not 5.1, the sound is terrific, and the score lends tremendously to the overall high rat... Nolan to Shoot IMAX for KNIGHT
by News Editor (Tue 05-29-2007)
Christopher Nolan is planning to shoot four action sequences, including the introduction of the Joker, for THE DARK KNIGHT with IMAX cameras. This will make the film the first feature to be partly shot in this larger format... VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...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... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... Looking Back Darkly
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-17-2001)
The first issue of Frank Miller's new Bat-epic, THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, has been on shelves for a little while now (although to be honest, how likely is it that any copies are just sitting anywhere?), and the comic book community is still deciding ... Oh My Goddess! Novel Vol.#01 - First End
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 01-29-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Tohma / Kosuke Fujishima and Hidenori MatsubaraTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewEach time I find myself enjoying another entry in the Oh My Goddess! canon, I get this feeling in the back of my ... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #6 (-)
What They SaySUICIDE MISSION Like a multi-headed serpent, the branches of the Dragon Line become the arms with which Galatea seeks to crush the last vestiges of human resistance in Tokyo. Now the city is abandoned. Only the Knight Sabers remain, mankind&...GDH Announces Filipino License Deal of GONZO Rosso's First Original Online Game PANDORA SAGA (Thu 03-27-2008)
GONZO Rosso actively pressing on with expansion in the Asian market 2008.03.27 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced an online game licensing deal between...Spiral Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-23-2004)
What They SayWhat are the Blade Children? This is a question Ayumu Narumi has been asking himself since his brother disappeared two years ago. But today isn\'t a day to bother with that as Ayumu has been accused of murder. While he tries to defend himself... THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Proce MacDougal (Tue 09-25-2001)
Having already set the standard for television series on DVD with their X-FILES season-by-season box sets, Fox has upped the ante with their latest digital foray into TV: THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON box set. The collection follows the X-FILES ... THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-25-2002)
It’s a little-acknowledged fact that for millions of prepubescent boys growing up in the era of ’80s late night cable, Bruce Kimmel was akin to a God. Sure, we didn’t know his name, nor did we bother to read the credits back in those salad days, but we kn... Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co... Return Engagement
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 01-04-2002)
A reel life, much like a real one, is full of peaks and valleys. For veteran actor Martin Landau early peaks would be appearing in films like North By Northwest and Cleopatra and playing on television in classic genre series Mission: Impossible and Space:... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... 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... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Magic Knights Rayearth Memorial Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-20-2001)
What They SayMagic Knight Rayearth continues as Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, having defeated very person they were trying to rescue, Princess Emeraude, were finally able to leave Cephiro. Filled with regret, they returned to their families, and their native Toky... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... DICE Vol. #3
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 10-19-2005)
What They SayThe crew of DICE Fortress F-99 continues their adventures throughout the galaxy. A planet with enormous gravity is their first stop, and Jet and the Phantom Knight race for a precious artifact. This time, however, the Phantom Knight plays rou... NEW ENGLAND ANIME SOCIETY CELEBRATES FIRST NIGHT BOSTON WITH ANIME SCREENINGS AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANIME EVENTS (Thu 12-27-2007)
Boston, December 27, 2007: New England Anime Society (NEAS), the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization behind Anime Boston and Providence Anime Conference, is proud to be participating in First Night Boston, an all-ages New Year's Eve celebration on...Fortune Quest Vol. #1
by paul (Sun 03-10-2002)
The Review!What do you get when you have a knight who doesn't fight, a thief who doesn't steal, and a navigator who can't use a map? A fantasy series that took me four days and several attempts to get through the first five episodes.
Audio:
I only liste... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... 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&... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Escaflowne Collection Box 1
by Dani Moure (Tue 01-11-2005)
What They SayA world is dying, torn apart by a colossal war, the planet of Gaea is in turmoil. Civilizations have been wiped out, and more are ready to fall. But a girl could change all that. An ordinary girl, Hitomi finds herself suddenly transported to ... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #3 (-)
What They SayMonsters in the Earth… A new horror envelops Tokyo in a web of fear as a mysterious entity runs amok, pulling its victims into the sewers and devouring them! Can even the combined forces of the Knight Sabers, Genom and the AD Police st...Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Bubblegum Crisis 2032 Collection
by John Eriani (Tue 02-20-2007)
What They SayIt is the year 2032 A.D. Like a Phoenix, the city of Mega Tokyo is rising from the ashes of a devastating earthquake. In the twisted canyons of the megalopolis, the Knight Sabers, a small band of high tech mercenaries, fight a lonely battle a... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Saturday, July 3rd Bright eyed and bushy tailed, we head off in search of... McDonalds! Success! A quick trip to there and CVS to stock up on Coke and some new toothbrushes (curse those cleaning people!) and we're back at the Convention Center. Video Ro...Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... DICE Season 1 Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 03-30-2006)
What They SayDICE (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises): When a problem arises, DICE is called to the rescue. And when their special training and skills aren\'t enough, they rely on their Dinobreakers, which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode,... THE FIRST
by Buddy Scalera (Wed 11-01-2000)
CrossGen’s universe is expanding. And writer Barbara Kesel knows to start with the first things first—literally. Fans who tested the new universe with CrossGen Chronicles #1 may recall the appearance of an all-powerful group of beings called `The First.` ... The Dark Knight Flies Over Anime Expo® 2008 (Wed 06-04-2008)
Six Interlocking Films, Six Celebrated Directors, One Groundbreaking Masterpiece Anaheim, California (June 2, 2008) ‹ Get ready to rage against evil, as Anime Expo® 2008 brings a screening and panel of the highly anticipated BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT ...The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #5 (-)
What They SayFlesh & Metal Tokyo becomes a killing field as a living wave of bio-organic metal sweeps through the city like the hands of a mad god! As Galatea’s power continues to grow, the Knight Sabers must join with the remnants of the A.D. Poli...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 - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... NAMCO Takes the World of MAGE KNIGHT Portable with Destiny's Soldier
by News Editor (Fri 11-18-2005)
Namco has announced Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier, a turn-based strategy game for the Nintendo DS. Based on the best-selling collectable miniature game from WizKids® Games, Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier offers intuitive touch screen controls and gamepla... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Volume Two
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-22-2005)
For those of you of a certain age to remember the monstrous success Tim Burton's 1989 film BATMAN brought to pop culture, you'll remember that anything Batman related that followed in the movie's wake had some large shoes to fill. Looking back I don't thi... "24: The First Four Hours"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 01-17-2007)
24 is one of those series that is dangerously perfect for DVD. I watched the series as it aired for the first time last year. The previous seasons I soaked up via the DVD box sets. I say dangerously perfect because once you start one... ELEKTRA-fying Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-20-2005)
Christophe Beck's unusually textured score for ELEKTRA is being heard in theaters this week, with a soundtrack album recently released on Varese Sarabande. The score opens with a heartfelt theme that achieves a notable emotive power not unlike the opening... Pretear Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Fri 06-11-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaori NaruseTranslated by:Amy ForsythAdapted by:What They SayHimeno is a high school freshman who's having trouble adjusting to the lifestyle into which she has been reluctantly thrown. Her father Kaoru has been pulled into th... Initial D: First Stage Box Set (-)
What They Say**Initial pressing only limited release** Consists of 7 discs containing all 26 episodes of enormously popular \"Initial D - First Stage\" with 5.1 surround channel. Special bonus features are expected to include a special DVD stand shaped li...BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-15-2002)
Largely derided when it first premiered in 1997 on the then-fledgling WB Network, Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned out to be not only one of the best genre television shows ever, but also one of the best shows on TV as a whole. Now, Twentieth... Dream Gold ~Knights in the Dark City~ Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsurou NakanishiTranslated by:Masako and Jeffrey LillyAdapted by:What They SayIn a world where technology and magic fuel the dreams for riches, the Knights of the Dark City are sent out to find the hidden treasures that the ... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... BATMAN BEGINS (Limited Edition Gift Set)
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 07-19-2008)
To start, the C rating is for Warner Brothers new Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set. The actual film, Batman Begins, is a Mania grade A film. Christopher Nolan’s approach to Batman was a godsend compared to the butchering done by Batman and Rob... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... JEDI OUTCAST trailer available
by Troy Roberts (Mon 02-11-2002)
LucasArts recently released a new trailer of their upcoming first-person shooter, JEDI KNIGHT II: JEDI OUTCAST.The trailer, which runs a little less than a minute, shows off numerous weapons, environments and characters that will be seen in JEDI OUTCAST. ... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Mon 08-11-2003)
What They SayMysterious clues about Sylia\'s past begin to surface as the Knight Sabers are drawn into a deadly race to discover a missing research facility. But even as they near their objective, the team starts to fall apart as the real reasons for the ... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Friday, July 2nd Convention day at last! Being the prompt people that Melanie and I are, we head off from outside of Philadelphia around 7 AM and drive down to Baltimore. While driving down I-95S, I shake my fist in the direction of Washington D.C. and ...Secret Invasion: Implications and Musings
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-09-2008)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Mania.com’s Comicscape. Before reading this week’s column about Marvel’s Secret Invasion, know that the issue is spoiled down to the last detail. If you haven’t read it yet, th... Cyber Forumula GPX Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Wed 01-07-2004)
What They SayCyber Formula is the future of Grand Prix auto racing where a mix of skilled driving and advance technology ultimately determines who wins and loses. Kazami Hayato is thrust into the fast paced world of Cyber Formula racing when he accidental... Stan Winston Readies First Toy Line
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-18-2001)
Stan Winston’s Oscar-winningt makeup effects studio has contributed creatures and characters to two of this years most highly anticipated films, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. Toys is for me huge. But that’s not what he is most excited about at the moment. He... BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-25-2000)
Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty is the kind of story that breaks a reader`s heart with possibilities unseen and opportunities unexplored. There`s nothing bad about it in writing or art. Mike Barr is the kind of writer who could take the suicidal concept of a ... Bale Confirmed for Whole TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
I can't say this latest report is very surprising. After all, Christian Bale is playing the leading hero John Connor and it would seem obvious that his character would be a part of all three films in the upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy. Still, it's ... Knights of Ramune
by Jonathan Hertzog (Mon 06-30-2003)
The Review!Fans of VS Knight Lamune and 40 Fire will love this... and everyone else will be left scratching their heads and/or turning off their DVD players by episode 4.
Audio:
As a 1997 OVA series, the audio here is a well-mixed stereo soundtrack that... Box Office: KNIGHT Slides Past The Mummy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-03-2008)
The Dark Knight continues to be a phenomenon for Warner Bros. and director Christopher Nolan. With the film pulling in $351.0 million by Thursday night, the film’s 14th day of theatrical release, there seemed little chance that it would rule the box... Expect INDIANA JONES Trailer in Feb.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)
There's also planned releases for new trailers of STAR TREK and DARK KNIGHT. A scoopster has sent Comingsoon a tip stating that the first trailer for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is currently planned for February 2008. This informati... Slayers: Movie Box (Thinpak)
by Megan Lavey (Wed 09-21-2005)
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to hi... Comicscape - May 17, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-17-2006)
You guys didn't exactly nail me with letters about INFINITE CRISIS, so I can't run a huge mail column this week. But, after reading some of the commentary about INFINITE CRISIS last week, both on COMICSCAPE and elsewhere, I've reconsidered some of my reac... ADV Films Announces November 14 Releases (Fri 09-22-2006)
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...First look at STAR TREK: VOYAGER DVD set!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-18-2003)
The details have just been unveiled on the third STAR TREK TV series to arrive on DVD, STAR TREK: VOYAGER. Beginning next February Paramount Home Video will start to release box sets of the sci-fi series, with a new season arriving every other month. The ... TWIN PEAKS: THE FIRST SEASON
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 01-09-2002)
David Lynch may be considered one of the premier American directors (and rightly so to these eyes) in critical circles, but his unique brand of visceral "entertainment" rarely strikes a chord with general audiences. The major exception was his creation, a... Steam Detectives Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-24-2006)
What They SaySteam City is shrouded in a perpetual fog and, courtesy of the criminal element, a veil of terror to boot. Enter Narutaki, the young son of Steam City\'s greatest detective and the only person who can restore peace to the beleaguered city!The... From Azkaban to Shady Rest
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-03-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSLast week came the latest musical installment in the Harry Potter cinema series -- John Williams' score to HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (Warner Bros 83711-2). Unlike the second film, CHAMBER OF SECRETS, where other c... Comicscape - September 10, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-10-2003)
OPINIONBefore we launch into this week's discussion, I must apologize to the reader who brought up the Nick Fury question in the first place - seems I called him "Brian" when his name is actually "Chris." That being said, I must remind everyone that if yo... Scrapped Princess Vol. #1 (also w/ Artbox + Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-15-2005)
What They SayPacifica Cassul is known as the \"Scrapped Princess.\" According to prophecy, she is the poison that will destroy the world on her 16th birthday. In order to avoid being killed, she must secretly wander the lands along with her two siblings w... Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music: From Pee Wee Herman to Ichabod Crane
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-24-2000)
The music emerges out of the darkness, swelling up with a cadence and a roguish kind of playful sensibility that colors its rhythmic crests. There is a fresh dynamic here, one that`s rarely been heard in Hollywood film music. The music shifts form, temp... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...