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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)
We don't normally cover romantic comedies like Universal's Forgetting Sarah Marshall but as the official plot says, this is first and foremost a romantic disaster comedy and it's getting produced by Judd Apatow. Apatow, like Kevin Smith, will always ... FORBIDDEN Success for Lionsgate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-20-2008)
...el comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The latest Apatow film pulled in 17.3 mil, which is respectable for a “second place” haul in April. It seems clear that audiences were split between Marshall and Forbidden. With the film debuting on 2,79... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: The Demon Hand
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 02-27-2008)
There’s some stuff to like about this episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and a few things to complain about too. This week, the FBI agent gets some major advancement in the story arc, almost too much for the first season actuall... 
Box Office: Paramount Finds Memorial Day Treasure with INDY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-25-2008)
...er comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which is likewise over their budget line, this time nearly doubling it. The Segel-led production grabbed another 1.6 mil this weekend and has grossed 58.1 mil in domestic markets. It has a budget of 30 mil.
9th and... Box Office: INDY Cuts into CITY Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-01-2008)
...l’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, follows in 10th place by taking another $1.0 mil in its 7th week of release. The film, which has a budget of $30 mil, has grossed $60.4 mil domestically so far.
R... IRON Launches To Top With 104.2 Mil Debut
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-04-2008)
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall, another hit for Universal and the Apatow-Segel camp, stayed still in fourth place for the second consecutive weekend in a row. The film managed another 6.1 mil in its 2,872 theaters, which points to an average rate ... George Sarah: Music for Electronica Part Three
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 12-09-2002)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER fans were delighted earlier this year when series regular Anthony Stewart Head teamed with composer/musician George Sarah to created the album MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS. CINESCAPE recently sat down with Sarah to discuss his work in elec... George Sarah: Music for Electronica Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 12-02-2002)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER fans were delighted earlier this year when series regular Anthony Stewart Head teamed with composer/musician George Sarah to created the album MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS. CINESCAPE recently sat down with Sarah to discuss his work in elec... George Sarah: Music for Electronica Part One
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-29-2002)
Composer/musician George Sarah has one of the more distinctive sounds to be found on album, TV and the L.A. club scene. His electronica-meets-classical compositions can be found performed live around Los Angeles in company with the String Trio at venues a... "The Sarah Silverman Program"
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 02-08-2007)
So, I thought I’d take a look at something different and boy did I ever with this new series starring comedian Sarah Silverman. Sarah plays a character named “Sarah Silverman” and her real life sister plays her sister in the ser... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
...ces "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", which the studio will release in May.Universal's December release "Charlie Wilson's War" also performed well over the year-end holiday season, making a rare 24% jump at the box office in its second w... Anthony Stewart Head and George Sarah - MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 04-25-2002)
MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS may have a title thats a little too hip for some rooms I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was going to give the album a listen and she sympathized, assuming it was a CD of Muzak. In reality, theres nothing elevator-like about a... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Pilot
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
I didn’t watch the early broadcast of this pilot so I saw it Sunday night for the first time. I’ve been excited for it because I believe there is potential for a great series within this mythology. My reaction to this series is mixed... Sarah Connor Chronicles: Queen's Gambit
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
When this series first started, I really wanted to like it but in the end was fairly disappointed with the execution of the first couple of episodes. Last week’s episode and this one are setting a new trend of improvement that really has me exc... IRON MAN Takes Checkered Flag
by Associate News Editor (Sun 05-11-2008)
...llion)*6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall - $3.8 million ($50.8 million)7. Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - $3.1 million ($30.7 million)8. The Forbidden Kingdom - $2.2 million ($48.5 million)*9. Nim's Island - $1.3 million ($44.3 mi... FIVE YEAR Engagement With Apatow
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Judd Apatow has set up the comedy Five-Year Engagement at Universal Pictures, reports Variety. The project, which Apatow will produce with Shauna Robertson, reteams the studio with the duo behind the upcoming comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall: writer-direc... The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Turk
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
OK, you’ve seen the letter grade above so I know a few particular comments have skipped the review and went right to commenting. Let’s put our fanboy-ism aside for a minute and take a real look at what happened, and what didn’t happ... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: What He Beheld
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
So, here we are at the season finale of The Sarah Connor Chronicles and while it’s far from perfect, I have to give it points for trying to connect itself to nearly every episode of the entire season in some way. Cameron and crew have found the... Marshall talks INDIANA JONES 4
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
In an interview with CINESCAPE'S Eric Moro about M. Night Shyamalan's SIGNS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK producer Frank Marshall added to the fever of anticipation for the long in gestation INDIANA JONES 4."Well, I'm very optimistic; we all want to do it," sa... Neil Marshall Blogs About DOOMSDAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-04-2008)
You ever wonder what the hell a writer/director thinks about or experiences while on the set of their films? In today's blogging age, there are plenty of examples so you probably have already found out their personal quirky details, especially i... SARAH CONNOR Will 'Terminate' TV Series
by News Editor (Thu 11-10-2005)
Fox TV has made a pilot commitment to Warner Bros. TV and C2 Pictures' THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES. Josh Friedman will write the script and serve as the executive producer. C2's Andrew Vajna and Mario Kassar will also executive produce. The show will cent... Marshall shoots down E.T. rumor
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 01-18-2002)
While talking to CINESCAPE about various upcoming projects, chiefly his producing work on M. Night Shyamalan's SIGNS, legendary genre producer Frank Marshall laid to rest, once and for all, a persistent rumor about the upcoming special edition of E.T. THE... Joker's Girlfriend, Superman Returns & Beyond!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Welcome to the latest edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, where we cover genre entertainment buzz ranging from wild speculation to straight from the horse’s mouth. Today we’ll cover everything from Lex Luthor putting on Freddy’s ... SDCC: Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles Interviews
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered many of us thought, why? Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was absent Linda Hamilton (the original Sarah Connor) and was really just a rehash of what had already been done in Terminator 2: Judgment D... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Gnothi Seauton
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 01-17-2008)
The creators of The Sarah Connor Chronicles need to be very careful in their design of this series. When you bring in time travel as a major plot device, a story can quickly get convoluted and already there’s a lot happening regarding time trav... Horner to Score Spiderwick Chronicles
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-12-2007)
Following his score for Mel Gibsons’ Apocalypto [see review in our Dec 14th Soundtrax column), James Horner’s next big epic is The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the best-selling books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.
The 5-boo... BABYLON 5: THE LEGEND OF THE RANGERS
by CHRIS WYATT (Fri 01-18-2002)
BABYLON 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski must still be reeling from the out-of-the-gate cancellation of his last B5 series, CRUSADE. This new property, THE LEGEND OF THE RANGERS, is quite clearly crafted as a pilot for a new series (it even has an episode... NBC Orders Full Season for CHUCK & LIFE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-27-2007)
NBC has picked up the freshman dramas "Chuck" (Mondays, 8-9 p.m. ET) and "Life" (Wednesdays, 10-11 p.m. ET) for nine more episodes -- or the balance of the 2007-08 season -- it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Ent... THE DESCENT
by Rachel Reitsleff (Thu 08-03-2006)
Just about a year ago, THE CAVE hit theatres. It had good creature design and a high-profile cast, yet the execution left much to be desired. Well, don't let that scare you out of the dark. THE DESCENT is here, proving to any doubters that there's plenty ... Marshalling in the Genre's Greatest Part Two
by Eric Moro (Additional reporting by Anthony C. Ferrante) (Tue 02-12-2002)
As either producer or director, Frank Marshall has been responsible over the years for such notable genre projects as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE SIXTH SENSE, CONGO and more. Today, in part two of our exclusive chat with Marshall, he ... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... Sarah Michelle Gellar not in "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-13-2007)
According to JoBlo, there is no truth to the recent rumor that Sarah Michelle Gellar will play a role in the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight.The site also mentioned that there was no confirmation that Harley Quinn, the character Gellar was rumored t... Marshall Taking on Universal's DRIVE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-20-2008)
Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday) has signed with Universal to direct Drive, an adaptation of the James Sallis novel. Variety reports that Hugh Jackman is attached to play a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway car driver in heists. Hoss... Singer Shirley Manson Joins SARAH CONNOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-29-2008)
Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson has landed a regular role next season on Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, says the Hollywood Reporter. On "Sarah Connor," produced by Warner Bros TV, Scottish musician Manson will play Catherine W... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Vick's Chip
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
Smashing two episodes of a series together as a “two hour season finale” isn’t always the best idea because two episodes don’t have the pace, the build up, and the epic nature that a truly two hour finale would be. So, It woul... Andrew Lauren Prdos. to develop horror about Sarah Winchester
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-15-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Andrew Lauren Productions has set the wheels in motion on development of a psychological horror film to be based on the life of gun heiress Sarah Winchester. DC Comics writer/editor Peter J. Tomasi will write the sc... Lena Headey talks "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-05-2007)
In a recent interview with Sci Fi Wire, Lena Headey talked about the upcoming fox pilot, The Sarah Connor Chronicles."We just finished [shooting]," Headey said. "We were in Albuquerque for a month. And it was very intense, because TV ... Sarah Michelle Gellar joins ADDICTED
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-30-2006)
Sarah Michelle Gellar has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller ADDICTED.The Hitchcockian thriller will center on a woman whose husband and brother-in-law both end up in a coma after an accident. When the brother awakes, claiming to be her husband, s... Aya Again 2003
by Paul Jacques (Wed 11-05-2003)
Chronicles of an AoD Senshi
Day 1
The day started bright and sunny. The alarm beeped me awake and I gracefully slipped from the bed, had a shower and ate some breakfast. Whereupon I nonchalantly walked to my car and put in my already prepared bags (with ... Aya Again - All Reports
by Paul Jacques (Fri 10-31-2003)
Day 1
The day started bright and sunny. The alarm beeped me awake and I gracefully slipped from the bed, had a shower and ate some breakfast. Whereupon I nonchalantly walked to my car and put in my already prepared bags (with everything I would need) into... Josh Friedman talks SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-07-2006)
Josh Friedman recently talked with CHUD about Fox's upcoming TV show THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, a Terminator themed series.The show will revolve around Connor and her savior son, John Connor. The series will explore what happened to Sarah Connor after t... Dillahunt Mysterious in SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
Actor Garret Dillahunt, a longtime favorite of executive producer David Milch, has been cast in THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES, says the Hollywood Reporter. The actor who played two characters on Deadwood (Jack McCall & Francis Wolcott) and most rec... Neil Marshall talks DOOMSDAY
by Karl Schneider (Fri 07-28-2006)
Director Neil Marshall (The Descent) talked to Sci Fi Wire about his upcoming film DOOMSDAY."Doomsday is a futuristic action thriller," Marshall said. "It's about a group of people [who] team together to try to prevent the extinction of the human race. It... EUREKA: Duck, Duck, Goose
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
Since I saw the preview, I’ve been looking forward to this episode of Eureka. Conceptually, it doesn’t get much better than the kids of the smartest people in the world participating in a high school science fair. I’m thinking ... Marshall Rogers Dies
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-27-2007)
According to a DC Comics Press release, artist Marshall Rogers, famous for his stylish depiction of Batman, has died at the age of 57.The press release contained no information on how Rogers passed, but did contain the following biography:“Marshall ... 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 ... "The Descent"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 01-19-2007)
Anyone paying attention to Hollywood studio filmmaking knows that originality is often at a minimum. Any given year will see more than one major film about vampire blacksmiths or talking racing dogs or whatever released. So it should come as no surpri... Sarah Michelle Gellar joins "The Dark Knight"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
According to Whedon.info, Sarah Michelle Gellar may have signed on to play a role in the upcoming film, The Dark Knight.The site received a scoop saying the following:"I’m an independent filmmaker [ writer / producer ]: "I had been talking... David Nutter to direct pilot of THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)
According to Variety, Warner Bros. TV has hired David Nutter to direct the pilot for the upcoming show THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES. Fox has officially greenlit production on the show.The show is a TERMINATOR themed show, revolving around Connor and her s... SARAH CONNOR Begins Between 24
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Josh Friedman, creator of THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, has indicated to the Futon Critic that the show will premiere between the 3-hour planned event of 24 on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 8/7:00 CST. The next adventure of Jack Bauer begins Sunday, Jan... Thomas Dekker joins "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-08-2006)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Thomas Dekker (Heroes) has signed on to play John Connor in Fox's The Sarah Connor Chronicles. He will join Lena Headey in the cast.The show is a TERMINATOR themed show, revolving around Connor and her savior son... ROGER RABBIT 2 word from Marshall
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
While talking to CINESCAPE's Eric Moro about this summer's SIGNS, genre producer Frank Marshall touched on a sequel so long in the waiting people have stopped expecting it. That would be ROGER RABBIT 2. Seems the film might not be as dead as many thought.... Lena Headey joins "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-08-2006)
According to Variety, Lena Headey has signed on to play the starring role in the fox pilot The Sarah Connor Chronicles.The project, from Warner Bros. TV, continues the "Terminator" movie franchise storyline by focusing on Sarah and her son John,... Sarah Michelle Gellar Talks ALICE Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
Despite the rumors that Maggie Grace ("Lost") is circling the project, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has told Radio Free that she's still headlining the twisted take of ALICE, based on the Lewis Carroll classic.
Here's what was said at Ra... Marshall Talks INDY, JURASSIC, & BOURNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Reporter Edward Douglas at Comingsoon took advantage of his discussion with producer Frank Marshall. He hit three major genre franchises with his questions, grabbing the latest on JURASSIC PARK 4, INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL ... BIONIC WOMAN: Paradise Lost
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-12-2007)
This week’s episode featured some slight improvements but it also featured more problems. Why do I stay with this series? It can’t be because the girls are attractive because there are plenty of better shows on TV with more attractiv... 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... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... TOP 12: Movie audiences enjoy forgetting
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-27-2004)
Julianne Moore wasn't out of the minds of audience goers this past weekend as her new film, THE FORGOTTEN, opened at the top of the box office chart. The Sony Pictures thriller took in an estimated $22 million dollars from Friday to Sunday, making it the ... Comicscape - October 29, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-29-2003)
OPINION: First, a brief rant: Marvel has one of the worst websites in the comics world in terms of up-to-date info. Last week, the site was promoting (and is still promoting as of this writing, October 26, by the way) X-STATIX #13 as the first part of the... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Heavy Metal
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
With the last episode, we saw John trying to take control of his life and embrace his destiny. It’s interesting to see him making this move but a lot failed for me in the execution of that evolution. The evolution continues this week and it was... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Mania Exclusive Interview: Terminator: Salvation Director McG
by Rob Vaux (Fri 08-01-2008)
Like many filmmakers today, McG got his start in music videos, producing work for the likes of Sublime, Korn and Cypress Hill. He then scored a huge success with the 2000 feature film version of Charlie's Angels followed by a less-then-well-received seque... Marshalling in the Genre's Greatest Part One
by Eric Moro (Additional reporting by Anthony C. Ferrante) (Sun 02-10-2002)
Producer-director Frank Marshall is one hot Hollywood commodity. With such notable genre projects as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE SIXTH SENSE (to name only a few) under his belt as well as his work on the upcoming M. Night Shyamala... B5's LEGEND Lives On Part One
by Eric Moro (Fri 01-18-2002)
Due in large part to its commitment toward developing original programming of both an episodic and telefilm nature (FARSCAPE, DUNE, FIRESTARTER: REKINDLED), the Sci Fi Channel is providing fans of the B5 universe with a reason to smile again. Specifically... Dec. 31 Jan. 6: Happy New Year!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-31-2001)
So, people are making much ado about Sarah Michelle Gellar's new 'do.The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star cut about five inches off her long locks, and now entertainment publications and Web sites are all abuzz about it.What's the big freakin' deal, you ask?... Awards Shows, whatever …
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 02-18-2007)
So the Grammy’s just finished up and now it’s time for the Oscars. When I was younger, I used to actually care about these awards shows. Now I wouldn’t necessarily watch them because they’ve always been way too long,... ON THE LOT: Action Films
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 07-19-2007)
Things are being accelerated quite a bit with On the Lot with the series now eliminating two filmmakers a week. Are they trying to get finished with the series before the network just decides to cancel it? Anyway, this week the final two female ... RANT: Rivet Counting
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 02-11-2008)
Do you know this term, “rivet counting” when it refers to movies and TV? The gist of it is that rivet counters can’t enjoy the architecture because they are to busy counting the rivets. By definition of what I do, writing revie... Mania Exclusive: Shirley Manson Interview
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 09-05-2008)
This Sunday on Fox Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles will return to television. Surviving both the writers strike and a network notorious for canceling genre and fan favorite shows Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will see their cast grow. Al... Virtua Fighter Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-01-2003)
What They SayThe fighting game that started them all comes backifor one last round.
Legends speak ofia great constellation of stars, only visibleito those who possess true strength. Having lost his abilityito see those stars, Akira walks theiearthiin sea... 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... 'Twas The Season
by Matt Kamen (Wed 01-03-2007)
The season, that is, for sitting around one one's duff, gorging on food, developing a guilt complex over weight gain in an ever-vain society, resolving to finally sign up for that gym membership you've been saying you'll get, losing heart and sitting ... H.P.E. (HARDCORE POISONED EYES)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 11-01-2001)
You've got to give it to Sal Ciavarello. He wrote a script, got together a bunch of friends, a trio of actresses and made a movie. Rather than farm it out to a company for distribution, Ciavarello has taken matters into his own hands and released HARDCORE... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Toei 2005 Preview
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-22-2005)
In March of 2004, Toei Animation began to set up their offices in Los Angeles with plans to release a number of their shows directly into the North American market while using Geneon as a distributor for their shows. Waiting until the late fall to make th... SCARS OF DRACULA
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-30-2000)
Arguably the most important series of horror music recordings in the last half-century, GDIs release of complete original soundtracks from Hammers horror and science fiction films finally brings these potent compositions to our home stereo systems in a ... Nicole Ritchie Joining NBC's CHUCK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-26-2008)
On a new episode of NBC's returning drama "Chuck" (Mondays, 8-9 p.m. ET), Special Agent Sarah Walker (series star Yvonne Strahovski) gets a bad blast from the past when she comes face to face with her high school nemesis -- played by guest star ... SUPERMAN VS. TERMINATOR: Comic Book Coverage
by Edward Gross (Fri 01-28-2000)
Initially it sounded a lot like a fanboys idea of a wet dream: take comic icon Superman and pit him in battle against moviedoms reigning cybernetic killing machine, the Terminator. Its a high-concept idea that really shouldnt work, but does remarkably... PRISON BREAK: Good Fences
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 10-10-2007)
Do the creators of this series read my reviews? I ask because it seems like this week they answered my biggest complaints about this season so far. The first “fix” I was happy to see was the redefining of T-Bag as an evil murderous d... Koenig Returns to Chekov Role for Net Series
by News Editor (Thu 03-10-2005)
Jack Marshall, Executive Producer of "Star Trek: New Voyages" has announced publicly that an agreement has been reached with Walter Koenig to reprise his role as Pavel Chekov in the production called only "New Voyages Episode 404", written by D.C. Fontana... ANGEL: SEASON 5 On the Way
by News Editor (Fri 02-11-2005)
Cinescape has the full run down, straight from the horse's mouth, on the soon to be released "Angel: Season 5" DVD. We also linked to special preview clips at the end of the article. In this must-see final season, Angel - cursed with a conscience and a so... Euroshock Scores Anew
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-31-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Italy's Digitmovies has scored another coup with their 2-CD release of EUGENIE DE SADE '70 (CDDM030) Bruno Nicolai's surrealistic score for Jess Franco's stylishly disturbing scond take on the Eugenie saga (it little resembled... Infinite Space, Infinite God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-13-2007)
Anthologies run amok in this week’s buzz with collection themes ranging from Russian sci-fi and fantasy to genre fiction based on world mythology and a collection of 2006’s best space opera novels.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to ... Jurassic Size Slate of Genre Films
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-31-2000)
The producing team of Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, whose previous genre credits are too numerous to name here (so lets mention just a few: JURASSIC, PARK, POLTERGEIST, E.T BACK TO THE FUTURE, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and lets not forget CONGO),... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Chosen"
by John Ringer (Wed 06-11-2003)
Some long-running television series simply cruise to an end so bland that it's hard to distinguish the finale from a regular episode. Others trail off, leaving major themes unresolved. Then there are those that feel the need to punctuate the audience's em... Art Of Otaku Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 08-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Snow Fox, Rodbere, Milky Cat, Karen Lyon, Sarah Maeder, Ranefea, Chibi Jazine, GTKTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayArt of Otaku is a personality-injected \"how to draw anime\" solution from the creators of theOtaku.com, o... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... DVD Shopping Bag: DVD Maniac Worthy? Almost
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-29-2008)
When Neil Marshall’s unrated Doomsday was half finished I thought this just might be the perfect film for Mania. A Maniac’s delight of science fiction, action and post apocalyptic nightmares. With genre favorite Malcolm McDowell’s openin... Bourne Supremacy, The
by Development Heck (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Thriller/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Matt Damon (Jason Bourne); Joan Allen (Helen Landy); Franka Potente; Julia Stiles; Karl Urban; Brian Cox (Ward Abbott); Tomas Arana; Tom G... Virtua Fighter Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-17-2003)
What They SayLegends speak of a great constellation of stars, only visible to those who possess true strength. Having lost his ability to see those stars, Akira walks the earth in search of answers. His quest pits him against powerful fighters like the ... TV Wasteland: Fox “Inkubates” Animation
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-12-2008)
Fox is finally learning from its own animated television success. Shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and King of the Hill continue to play successfully for them, even though it seemed for a while that the network was dead set on killing these shows. Fox... Jim Henson's Return to Labyrinth, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-14-2006)
It's a drag being an adult. We used to play in the streets until it got dark, and now we toil until dark to scratch together a few dollars and keep body and soul together. One of our few privileges (aside from living in our own filth and playing video g... INDY 4 Update
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)
INDIANA JONES IV producers Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy have told the Associated Press that we can expect as much action in this upcoming installment as was present in previous Indy adventures. They've also said that Harrison Ford himself will be d... A DESCENT 2 On the Way?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
So, is there a sequel to the horror "Descent", i.e DE2CENT on the way? Enquiring horror fans want to know. Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop asked the original 2006 director, Neil Marshall, who is currently working on DOOMSDAY. Wh... Fox TV Invites Fan-Made TERMINATOR Posters
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
Fox is inviting fans to design a promotional poster for the network's highly anticipated new series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." The Official Fan Poster Contest winner will win a trip for two to Los Angeles and have their poster re... ANGEL: Episode By Episode, Part 2
by Edward Gross (Mon 08-21-2000)
Last week, we began an exclusive look at the first season of ANGEL as told through the eyes of supervising producer Tim Minear. What follows is the second part of this guided tour.... `The Bachelor Party` explores a bit more of Doyles past, introduci... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-09-2002)
Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th... DVD Review of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-25-2008)
Casper Van Dien is back as Rico, hero of the Federation and now a Colonel defending the farm planet of Roku-San. Unexpectedly, Sky Marshall Anoke comes to the planet for a visit. Anoke is one of the more ridiculous characters in any of the films... There are a Few Things to Watch
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 01-06-2008)
Surprisingly, even with the writer’s strike there are still a few shows to watch either premiering or returning over the next couple of months. How long some of these shows actually stay on the air after their premieres is depressing but at thi... TV Wasteland: Ron Moore Goes Virtual
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-18-2008)
For those of you that are hardcore fans of Battlestar Galactica, the name Ron Moore is synonymous with quality science fiction television. Even if you aren’t a BSG fan ,you may still appreciate him for his work on what many say was the last good Sta... LADY FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Mon 07-09-2001)
One need only view the trailer to see why LADY FRANKENSTEIN jumps to the top of monster fans' "guilty pleasures" lists. Rarely are so many strange and eccentric elements contained in one picture. For starters, you've got Joseph Cotton who went from starri... HARRISON'S FLOWERS
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 03-16-2002)
While not as strained as the opening sections of WE WERE SOLDIERS, HARRISON'S FLOWERS gets off to a somewhat awkward start, establishing the happy home life of Newsweek worker Sarah Lloyd (Andie MacDowell), her prize-winning photojournalist husband Harris... "Prison Break: Panama"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-21-2007)
Prison Break is one of those series that I just have to see the end of, regardless of how bad it gets. This week was an improvement of the last episode I reviewed and I quite enjoyed it. The series finally appears to be moving forward again... TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 06-12-2002)
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY is not a film that requires, at this point, any critical re-evaluation. The film stands pretty much as it did when it first wowed fans back in 1991, as both an entertaining spectacle and a landmark special effects film. The bigg... MOVIE MANIACS V
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 11-14-2002)
McFarlane Toys has released the fifth series of their ever-popular MOVIE MANIACS action figure line, but damned if it isn't hard to believe it's been five years! Five years since we were first treated to this group of toys that truly set McFarlane apart f... Witched Out
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 08-26-2002)
At the end of WITCHBLADE's rookie season, audiences were left gasping for breath as they came to the incredible realization that all of the events that transpired over eleven episodes really didn't happen. At least that was what viewers were led to believ... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... HELL'S HIGHWAY
by John Thonen (Sat 03-02-2002)
HELLS HIGHWAY is a shot on video horror tale from the self-proclaimed king of micro-budget productions, David Sterling. I doubt Sterling spent over $50,000 to make this, and I could believe it was made for as little as $10,000. The acting is uneven, the ... Butt Kicking Double Feature
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-22-2007)
A few months ago, when all of the networks were announcing their fall premieres, one of the shows FOX announced but hedged on a start date was The Sarah Conner Chronicles, a spinoff from the popular Terminator film franchise. They finally settled on ... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... 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... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Dorkin' Around, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 03-13-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about his background in animation, the future of comics and the digital frontier. This time, Dorkin looks back to the very beginning and into the realm of anthologies with INSTANT PIANO and DORK..."INSTANT PIANO was a ... BIONIC WOMAN: The Education of Jamie Sommers
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-26-2007)
This episode is all about fear, not for the characters though; this is fear from the writers of the series. They have fear of attempting to write a unique drama with a sci-fi theme. The minute things seem to get hairy and it looks like the write... CAPTAIN AMERICA #50
by Tony Whitt (Thu 01-03-2002)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, even though it's one of December?s "'Nuff Said" issues, the creative team has chosen wisely to devote only a portion of the book to the experiment du jour. For another, it's the first ... Grudge, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Ghost House Pictures/Senator International.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sarah Michelle Gellar; Jason Behr; Clea DuVall; Bill Pullman; William Mapother; Grace Zabriski.Who's Making It:... DVD Shopping Bag: Windfalls and Downfalls
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-12-2008)
The time has come Maniacs to catch up on all of last season’s TV. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Heroes: Season 2, Dexter - The Complete Second Season, Prison Break - Season 3 and Torchwood - The Complete Second Season are all sla... SEDUCED: PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 07-24-2002)
Jack Green is an Academy Award nominated cinematographer (UNFORGIVEN) and SEDUCED: PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY is his second film as a director. (The Bill Paxton vehicle TRAVELER was the first, remember that one? Didnt think so.) The cast is comprised of some no... Girl Gamer
by James Stevenson (Fri 06-27-2003)
It was just a normal night, my girlfriend Sarah, and our mutual friend, Abby, were sitting around with me hanging out. It was one of those lazy nights, where the conversation was progressing along, but mainly we were just lying around. Then Sarah noticed ... TOONAMI converges on LOCKDOWN
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-17-2001)
Not only is Cartoon Network the provider of original (SAMURAI JACK, the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE) and re-purposed animated programming on a 24-hour a day schedule, it's also a true leader in the arena of convergence the interactive setting where online an... Marti the Vampire Producer Part Three
by Arnold T. Blumberg and Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 03-15-2002)
As the creative boss of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (not including series creator Joss Whedon, of course), producer Marti Noxon is the chief guiding force in the lives of the title character and her fellow residents of Sunnydale. Today, we conclude our chat ... "Chicken Little" Poster
by News Editor (Wed 04-06-2005)
Walt Disney Pictures has provided MovieWeb with an exclusive first look at the teaser poster for their upcoming animated adventure, CHICKEN LITTLE.The CGI film is about a young chicken who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a pie... The Big Top comes tumbling down?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-04-2005)
They've spent several years reminding us that, "It's not TV. It's HBO." Well, that may be the case, but TV or no, it still all comes down to the ratings in the end. After an amazing second season that erased any memory of complaints that the first season ... Spirit, The
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)
Release Date: January 16, 2009 Studio: Lionsgate Director: Frank Miller Screenwriter: Frank Miller Cast: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jamie King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons, L... Universal Tells Ferrell to Get LOST
by News Editor (Sat 04-23-2005)
Universal Pictures has signed Will Ferrell star in the big screen version of LAND OF THE LOST. The film is based on the television series that ran from 1974 to 1977.Sid and Marty Krofft will produce. ANCHORMAN'S Adam McKay will direct from a script by Ch... 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... RINGS' Serkis Cast as Henchman
by News Editor (Tue 07-19-2005)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS' Andy Serkis has been cast in STORMBREAKER. The film is directed by Geoffrey Sax. The script was written by Anthony Horowitz, which was based on a series of novels he wrote about a reluctant teenage spy. Stephen Fry also signed on ... Bay Takes on "Superstition" for Paramount
by News Editor (Wed 03-30-2005)
Paramount Pictures has picked up Neal Marshall Stevens "Superstition." The horror script centers on a scientifically conducted seance that draws a deadly ghost who shifts reality to account for its existence. It is based on the novel by David Ambrose.Rada... Fincher Signs for ZODIAC and BUTTON
by News Editor (Wed 07-06-2005)
Director David Fincher has signed on to direct both ZODIAC and THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, both of which will be co-handled by Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros.ZODIAC will star Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Anthony Edward... Live 8 - Rocking the World
by Randall Larson (Mon 07-04-2005)
On Saturday, July 2, Live 8 staged concerts in various cities around the world (Philadelphia, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and more), with over 100 artists, a million spectators, and 2 billion viewers, to help end poverty in Africa by encouraging the G8 n... Sony Says Yes to 2 More from Ghost House
by News Editor (Tue 04-12-2005)
Sony Pictures has signed a two-picture distribution deal with Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures to release "The Grudge 2." As part of the deal, Sony will also release the English-language debut film from the Pang brothers ("Scarecrow"). Takashi Shimizu wi... X-23 #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-14-2005)
First, let me send out a message to anyone from Marvel that might be reading this: throwing X-23 or any other books that come out under a new brand (in this case, Marvel Next) will not make a quality comic book, and it will probably not improve sales. I'... DAWN OF THE DEAD: Unrated Director's Cut
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-16-2004)
When I went to see Tom Savini's 1990 remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, I tried to do so without a chip on my shoulder, and I came away without being disappointed by what is a reasonably entertaining zombie movie with a few fresh twists that doesn't insu... At the premiere of THE INCREDIBLES
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-08-2004)
Disney held the premiere for the Pixar film THE INCREDIBLES at the El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Blvd. on October 24th. THE INCREDIBLES which opened Friday, November 5th is from the Academy Award winning creators of TOY STORY, MONSTERS INC. and FINDING ... No Buffy in Gellar's Future Says Hubby
by News Editor (Sat 07-30-2005)
E! News reports that Freddie Prinze Jr. told the Television Critics Association that his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, would not be a "vampire-hunting slayer chick" again. Prinze stated the chances were very slim for Gellar to ever take on the role of Buff... Gellar loaded for REVOLVER
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)
Coming off of her hit film THE GRUDGE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star Sarah Michelle Gellar is keeping her career rooted in the supernatural. She's now attached to star in REVOLVER, a new horror film in development at Rogue Pictures.Gellar would play a dri... Forever Young
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-02-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Christopher Young has come full circle. Despite notable attempts to shed his well-worn cloak as a master of horror film music (Young has frequently described himself as "The Larry Talbot of Film Music"), Young has continue... PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-23-2004)
Pee-Wee Herman was a comedy phenomenon that you were either hep to or not. Paul Reubens created the character on stage while part of the improve comedy troupe The Groundlings in 1978, and was such a hit that Pee-Wee earned his own show, which had a long r... Bay Takes on "Molly"
by News Editor (Wed 02-23-2005)
Producer director Michael Bay has come on board as a producer for New Line Cinema's "Molly's World." Bay will produce the long in development psychological thriller via his Platinum Dunes shingle.The story centers on a psychiatrist who gets drawn into th... Bearing a Grudge
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-01-2005)
Some anime labels have been re-issuing series episodes on Mini-DVDs smaller DVD discs that play like regular full size discs but with lower capacity, and a lower price tag. Recently Warner Bros. got into the same game in a big way with a slate of mostly ... GRUDGE director back for second spook show
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-14-2005)
In an article describing how Senator International, the film company that brought us THE GRUDGE most recently, has changed its title to Mandate Pictures, Variety also reports that Takashi Shimizu will return to direct the sequel that's now being written. ... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... HOSTAGE
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 03-13-2005)
HOSTAGE starts so promisingly that we have high hopes. Ace LAPD hostage negotiator Jeff Talley (Bruce Willis) tries to talk down a crazed man, angling for a resolution in which nobody dies. The situation ends disastrously. A year later, Jeff has moved awa... DST, Action Figure XPress Step Into the Ring With New Exclusive
by News Editor (Thu 02-02-2006)
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles has teamed up with Action Figure Xpress to create an exclusive BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER action figure of the title character from the first season episode "The Witch." This figure which depicts Buffy as a cheerleader, ... Following Memento, David Julyan's Descent into Horror
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-24-2006)
David Julyan's orchestral score for the British horror hit THE DESCENT, directed by Neil Marshall, will be released on CD by Cooking Vinyl next Monday, March 27. The critically acclaimed film is expected to premiere in the USA later this year. Recently, J... You get what you pay for
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-20-2006)
Let me tell you about my father. In 2000, he bought his first CD player. He was, by all accounts, the last living person in the modern world to purchase such a machine and he purchased it only because my mother would likely have resorted to violence had... Sci Fi Friday
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-13-2006)
I'm of two minds this week, so the column will reflect that state with an abrupt change in subject halfway down. As you might have noticed from the title, SFC's Friday night line-up is the subject of this week's words and it's going to focus first on the... Boom! Studios, Alchemize, and Intel Create Graphic Novel to Highlight New Intel Viiv Technology
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)
Alchemize, Boom! Studios and Intel today announced the creation of Sherree's Secret, a 20-page graphic novel designed to promote Intel Viiv technology for entertainment PCs. This bold step makes Intel one of a handful of major corporations to collaborat... Splitting Infinitives Almost Twenty Years Later
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to say it was ENTERTINMENT TONIGHT that broke the news to meit was a short segment as I recall. Simply put, the following week, a sequel to STAR TREK would hit the airwaves. I was nine and had been a fan of t... Primeval Buffy
by News Editor (Mon 04-03-2006)
Select Toys has released an image of their upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure -- "Primeval" Buffy. The figure will be available exclusively from Diamond Select Toys' online and will go one sale in June."Primeval" Buffy marks the fourth and f... DOCTOR WHO: The Empty Child
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-20-2006)
If "The Empty Child" was a symphony of suspense, its sequel, "The Doctor Dances," is a medley of magic. Building on the first forty-five minutes of slow boil, writer Stephen Moffat dials up the heat for an episode positively boiling over with all that's ... FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... ALIAS - S.O.S. & Maternal Instinct
by Jason Davis (Wed 04-26-2006)
Picking up immediately after the events of "The Horizon," "S.O.S." finds the very pregnant Sydney Bristow (and her equally expectant actress counterpart Jennifer Garner) sidelined for much of the hour. Strangely, this is not a bad thing as the episode of... Indy 4 Update
by News Editor (Wed 04-05-2006)
While on a promotional tour for EIGHT BELOW, Frank Marshall told OptusNet that the next installment in the Indiana Jones series could be shot in Australia.Marshall said the film "is still on the frontburner." He also added, "We really have to get the sto... Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE MYTH is Jackie Chan's latest Hong Kong film, and an unusual departure as he plays a Qin Dynasty General in a film that mingles the epic spectacle of films like HERO with the kind of humorous kung-fu action that Chan is know... Hoyt Curtin's Animusic
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-04-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSNewly released from Englands Silva Screen (issued in England on October 18th, in the USA on November 9th) is an expanded two-CD set of music from 1972s BATTLE OF THE PLANETS, the Americanized version of the Japanese animated s... Warner Bros. Goes for LOSERS
by News Editor (Thu 09-15-2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures will turn DC Comics' THE LOSERS into a feature film.Peter Berg will adapt. Kerry Foster, John Cameron, Sarah Aubrey Peter Berg and Akiva Goldsman will produce. Berg might also direct. The story centers on a highly skilled CIA team... Berman is VANISHED for Fox TV
by News Editor (Fri 08-26-2005)
CSI's Josh Berman has made a deal with Fox TV for a new pilot called VANISHED. The show will center on the country's fascination with missing women.The story revolves around Sarah Collins, a senator's wife who goes missing as part of a larger conspiracy.... Bernstein's SPACEHUNTER among Varese's 4 August Club Releases
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-23-2005)
Varese Sarabande has announced four new limited edition, archival CD Club releases for August: Another classic Elmer Bernstein score joins the label's CD Club with the "at long last" release of his 1983 score to the 3-D production SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES ... THE DEAD ZONE - Vanguard
by Jason Davis (Sun 08-14-2005)
"Vanguard" does an excellent job of advancing the ongoing mythology of THE DEAD ZONE while mining Johnny Smith's personal past for what could almost be a standalone episode. Rarely has the series touched upon Smith's former life as a high school science t... LOST Finds Emmy Wins
by News Editor (Mon 09-19-2005)
The 57th Annual Emmy awards were held last night at the Shrine Auditorium and genre shows reaped many of the honors. ABC's LOST won for best drama series. The network led all broadcast networks with 16 Emmys overall. In addition to best drama, serie... NIGHT STALKER Starts Hunt Soon
by News Editor (Thu 09-22-2005)
NIGHT STALKER premieres on September 29th at 9pm on ABC, and thus crime reporter Carl Kolchak will once again be back in action.The new series stars Stuart Townsend as Carl Kolchak. As the show kicks off a pregnant woman is kidnapped from her home and th... Tamblyn in GRUDGE Rematch
by News Editor (Wed 01-25-2006)
Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures have signed Amber Tamblyn to star in THE GRUDGE 2. She joins a cast that already includes Arielle Kebbel and Teresa Palmer.Tamblyn will play the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar, who returns long enough to... Gellar Has Small GRUDGE
by News Editor (Thu 12-08-2005)
Columbia Pictures has signed Sarah Michelle Gellar for a brief role in THE GRUDGE 2.The actress will return to pass the supernatural curse -- introduced in the first film -- on to the next victim; an actor is expected to be cast soon. Takashi Shimizu will... I Giggle When I Type 'Mail Bag'
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-17-2005)
Happy Monday, one and all. Hope your weekend was bountiful and prosperous, but now it's back to the grind. And first on the docket is sifting through the reader mail that's been backing up for the past few weeks. If these letters make anything clear, i... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... THE DEAD ZONE - Grains of Sand
by Jason Davis (Fri 08-05-2005)
In the wake of a beautifully realized flash flood, Johnny Smith finds himself with a recently orphaned baby and virtually no idea how to find the child's father. Any ordinary series would find it difficult to get a story out of this set-up which would l... Writer sizes up BIG FRIENDLY GIANT job
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-28-2004)
Screenwriter Ed Solomon has moved on to adapt the Roald Dahl childrens book THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT for Paramount Pictures. Dahl's book tells the story of a young girl that is taken by a giant to live in his land where she finds out about what life is like... Beating a Dead Monkey
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-08-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I've got to come clean and say right of the bat that there have been too many replies to the save TARZAN inquiry for me to give results this week. As of right now I have received over 300 e-mails abou... THE LAST SAMURAI
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-05-2003)
THE LAST SAMURAI is a big, sumptuous adventure movie that plays a lot like DANCES WITH WOLVES set in 1876 Japan. There is nothing inherently wrong with this WOLVES had a solid structure worth emulating and the SAMURAI environs, both physical and social, ... Men at Bedford Falls have a PREMONITION
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-03-2003)
Jon Glascoe's supernatural spec script PREMONITION has sold to the Bedford Falls film production company. Glascoe's story is about an agoraphobic man who has visions of future events. Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz at Bedford will produce the film in as... Bewitched
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 05-27-2004)
Genre:Comedy/Fantasy.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Nicole Kidman (Samantha); Will Ferrell (Darren); Shirley MacLaine; Michael Caine.Who's Making It:Nora Ephron (Director, Screenwriter); based upon t... SCRUBS star says the sky is falling for Disney
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-11-2003)
One of Disney's remaining cel animation projects has revealed its voice talent. Topping the actors in CHICKEN LITTLE is SCRUBS star Zach Braff who will play the titular poultry animal in the movie. When Little starts telling people that the sky is going t... THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-23-2004)
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT takes its title from a short story by Ray Bradbury, in which one small change to the past creates a totally different future. Actually, the movie cheats a bit in this department (more about that later), causing questions of internal l... Saving ANGEL
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 03-15-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked you if you wanted ANGEL saved and by golly it looks like you do! Reader response was four to one in favor of the show, that means if 10 million of you hate ANGEL and want to see it s... Cinescape covers the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 03-09-2004)
The last two months here in Tinsletown have been absolutely crazy. Award Show after Award Show...premiere after premiere. This next week Cinescape will catch you up on some of the events that have been happening. First up is the 10th Annual Screen Actors ... SEX AND THE CITY and the movie screen
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-18-2004)
With the final episode of HBO's hit comedy-drama series SEX AND THE CITY airing this coming Sunday evening, the show's creators already have started working on a story that would bring Carrie Bradshaw and her three cougar friends to the silver screen. A s... Are two BUFFY stars eyeing WONDER WOMAN?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-09-2004)
Last week former BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL cast member Charisma Carpenter spoke with TV Guide and revealed that she would "kill" to be the major motion picture version of WONDER WOMAN."I am actively putting it out there that I want to do Lynda Ca... LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-10-2003)
In 1988, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, HALLOWEEN 4, and FRIDAY THE 13th Part 7 were released. Generally dismissed critically, these sequels nevertheless produced a decent return at the box office. Hoping to establish another ongoing horror franchise, New Lin...