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by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-15-2006)
... score to FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND. Track Listing: Disc 1 1. NOSFERATU (James Bernard) (3:02) Overture: Omens of Nosferatu 2. 1925 - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Carl Davis) (2:17) Faust Ballet: Galop 3. 1935 - THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (Franz Waxman) (8... THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN / SON OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Scott Collura (Sat 09-15-2001)
As a follow-up to the wonderful über-sequel BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, the third film in Universal's popular horror series, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, didn't have much of a chance at greatness. James Whale, architect of the first two seminal films, was gone, and Bo... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
... Aldiss`s FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND and even the Silver Age DC comic `Imaginary Stories` [where Lois and Clark got married or Krypton never blew up or whatever]. I suppose all books take place in some alternate universe or other: something like THE MANCHURI... 
Stan Winston on A.I. and JURASSIC PARK III
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-19-2001)
...n Aldiss (FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND)?“Without giving the story away, which I cannot, JURASSIC PARK is about dinosaurs; take a guess what A.I. is about. Obviously, the name of this movie is A.I., which has to do with artificial intelligence. The credits read... Genre Films in the '90s: Blockbuster Feeding Frenzy
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-11-2000)
... decades, FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND; and George Romero and Dario Argento teamed up to handle an episode apiece of the two-part anthology, TWO EVIL EYES. All were more or less worthy efforts that pleased any fans who were still interested, but none reached t... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Jason Henderson (Tue 11-26-2002)
Curse of Frankenstein comes to us finally on DVD as a companion feature in Warner Video’s recent release of the earliest and most important films to come from Hammer Studios, alongside Hammer’s THE MUMMY and the superb HORROR OF DRACULA. CURSE OF FRANKENS... 3 New Universal FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
Fans of the whole Universal Frankenstein series of films will be excited to hear that Sideshow Toys are producing extremely limted edition 12" dolls of the Frankenstein monster as depicted by Lon Chaney, Jr. (GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN), Bela Lugosi (FRANKENST... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-11-2000)
Anyone who thinks they are sitting on the script for the ultimate horror film spoof needs to watch this film about thirty times, then TEAR THEIR SCRIPT UP! After a bit of a drop-off at the box-office, Abbott & Costello regained their kings-of-comedy crown... SARA KARLOFF PRESENTS: FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY
by Francesca Sorenson (Tue 10-09-2001)
Author Christopher Schildt's FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY is a delightful little book that recreates/updates the Frankenstein story in an American context. It might be easy for the serious reader to be a little put off by the idea of a mass market paperback t... Dr. FRANKENSTEIN, I presume?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-21-2004)
Horror novelist Dean Koontz, honored filmmaker Martin Scorsese, rising star Marcus Nispel and television producer Tony Krantz are joining forces to create a weekly FRANKENSTEIN TV series. The USA Network has given the go-ahead for a two-hour pilot plus fo... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #6
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-06-2007)
In this sixth issue of the almost-yearly Doc Frankenstein, we learn the origin of God himself. After suffering capture and attempted exorcism by the very evil Catholic Church of the future – along with near-mutilation by angry werewolves &ndash... LUST FOR FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Thu 07-12-2001)
During the busy year of 1972, filmmaker Jesus Franco made two Frankenstein movies, both of which were distributed under a half dozen titles. They are among the most bizarre films in the Franco filmography - and that's saying something! Many of his recent ... DOC FRANKENSTEIN
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)
From a "technical standpoint" (term applied somewhat liberally), DOC FRANKENSTEIN is a beautiful comic book. The Wachowski Brothers (if you don't know who they are, you don't deserve to have it explained to you) are perfecting the form of "movies on pape... HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-08-2001)
There's a sort of common law among film geeks, sets of rules you're supposed to know - secret knowledge of which film is the best or the worst, which episode of a show we all agree to sneer at, etc. There wouldn't be a point without the sneering. HORROR O... Top Maniacal Rumors: Riddler's Clues, Super Millar and Abe Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-04-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... A new century, a new BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-04-2004)
Hoping that audiences will still find interest in new updates to its classic movie monsters, Universal Pictures has asked for a remake of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. AMERICAN SPLENDOR team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman are in negotiations to wri... Silver Screen Edition Frankenstein from Sideshow
by News Editor (Tue 08-16-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles has recently released images of their new limited edition 1/4 scale Frankenstein Monster figure. The 21" tall figure is constructed on a soft body that houses a flexible wire armature and captures the classic posture of the Monster.... Del Toro Reveals Preference for FRANKENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
For years, director Guillermo del Toro has been eager to be behind the camera while an actor in his shot said "It's Alive! It's Alive!" for Frankenstein. Of course, with so many projects on his list of things-to-do, the Universal Pictures remake... Unbound Captives, The
by Coming Attractions (Fri 04-25-2003)
Genre:Western/Drama/Action.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script stage.Who's In It:Unknown. Actress Madeleine Stowe co-wrote the script with a part for herself in mind. She doesn't want to sell the script without a guarantee that ... Djawadi to Take on Frankenstein & Co. in Hotel Transylvania Score
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-14-2006)
According to the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, Ramin Djawadi will compose the music for Hotel Transylvania, a new animated comedy from Sony Pictures Animation. Djawadi recently scored Open Season for the same studio.
Hotel Transylvania is directed ... Partner selected for FRANKENSTEIN series
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)
Adam Goldberg (A BEAUTIFUL MIND, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) is the second cast addition to USA Network's FRANKENSTEIN series. Goldberg will play the partner of Parker Posey's Seattle police investigator, with the duo uncovering the secret existance of Dr. Frank... 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... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-12-2001)
Sideshow has released images from their coming 12" line of figures based on the classic Universal horror film BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.The figures are of the title character and the monster, as played by Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff, respectively. Both ... FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 02-25-2000)
With this classic, director James Whale created many of the mad scientist characteristics that the genre still clings to today. Loosely adapted from both Mary Shelley`s novel and a play by Peggy Webling, this tale of Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), a me... Dragonball Z Movie #09: Bojack Unbound
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)
What They SayThe infamous millionaire X.S. Cash is funding the most amazing martial arts tournament the Universe has ever seen! The four tournament finalists must do battle with warriors representing the four corners of the galaxy in a decisive battle to ... 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... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
Regarded by many as the greatest horror film ever made, director James Whale’s sequel to FRANKENSTEIN (#16 on our list) was for many years a complete anomaly in the genre: a big-budget film from a major studio, helmed by their top director working at the ... Koontz's FRANKENSTEIN Getting Adapted
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
The book trilogy written by authors Dean Koontz & co-authors Kevin J. Anderson/Ed Gorman is a modern take on the classic horror icon, FRANKENSTEIN. According to Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop, the trilogy will be getting adapted into... Del Toro Prefers FRANKENSTEIN Mini-Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Director-producer Guillermo del Toro may be up to his ears in the post-production of Hellboy II:The Golden Army and can pen no screenplay while the WGA is under strike rules but that's not stopping him from eagerly preparing the next adaptation of Fr... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #4
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-06-2006)
DOC FRANKENSTEIN is far and away the most anti-fundamentalist/evangelical Christian comic I've ever read. Whereas many comic writers content themselves with the odd snide remark or representatively repugnant character, the Larry and Andy Wachowski make th... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-09-2001)
The first of reinventions of classic movie monsters by Britain`s Hammer Films, this movie established a whole new style for horror--bold and colorful--that completely broke tradition with the cobwebby classics of Universal. The shock of the technicolor go... FRANKENSTEIN and THE OTHERS Come to CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 08-11-2001)
Only a handful of directors are equally talented as composers, and one of them has turned out a compelling soundtrack for his new film THE OTHERS. We’ll look at that this time out, recap new scoring assignments and forthcoming soundtracks, and take a look... Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Release Date: TBAStudio: Universal PicturesDirector: Guillermo del ToroScreenwriter: Guillermo del ToroCast: TBA
Plot Summary: A remake of the horror classic tale within the visual world of director Guillermo del Toro. Action Figure Review: Universal Monsters Dioramas
by Tim Janson (Tue 08-05-2008)
No toy/collectible company has been at the forefront of keeping the legacy of Universal Studios’ classic monsters alive more than Sideshow collectibles with the wide range of figures, bobble heads, busts, and statues. Their two latest offerings... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 2
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-27-2000)
Preproduction for DEATH RACE proved to be an intense experience. Getting the cars was easy enough; five junkers were bought, and designs by James Powers were turned into customized killing machines by Dean Jeffries (of Jeffries Auto Stylings, also respons... THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)
A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo... Unsaid Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-16-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSPrometheus Records of Belgium has released Don Davis' sublime and poetic score for Tom McLoughlin's psychological thriller, THE UNSAID (PCD 156). Davis, best known these days for his MATRIX scores, provided a warm orchestral sco... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... VAN HELSING
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-11-2004)
The purpose of the digital stuntman is to: A. Replace a human stuntman for stunts that would likely kill or seriously injure a human. For example, getting hit by a bus.B. Do stunts beyond the abilities of a human actor playing a super-powered character. F... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films of All Time
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-07-2000)
There are many fool’s errands in the world. You know you can never truly succeed, and yet the temptation is too much to resist. For example: picking the Greatest Baseball Player of All Time, or the Most Talented Musician, or the Most Beautiful Woman in th... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s... BORIS KARLOFF
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-28-2006)
With FRANKENSTEIN, Universal Pictures made an unexpected star of character actor Boris Karloff, and it's as a Universal star he'll likely always be remembered. When the United States Post Office chose to feature the heavily trademarked Universal Monsters ... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... Lost, Lonely and TV Wasted
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-06-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's been a long, lonely week without you. Hope you've been keeping busy. Bet you did lots of fun things. I didn't. That's right, not one interesting thing happened to me last week, unless breathing i... "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror"
by John Sinnott (Mon 10-30-2006)
A staple of late-night creature feature TV shows for years and drive-in theaters before that, FRANKENSTEIN�S BLOODY TERROR is a Spanish monster movie (dubbed in English) that was influenced by the old Universal horror films of the 30's and 40's and ha... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... DVD This Week: August 28th
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· In addition to the upcoming new STAR TREK TV series, Trekkers will soon get another treat with Paramount's release of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION on Nov. 6th. As the title sug... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 3
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 02-03-2000)
After the shoot, DEATH RACE found itself on the rocky road of executive prerogative with an impassable detour in the shape of Roger Corman. Bartel says the producer’s uncertainty of what exactly the film should be, either a comical action film or a pure a... Interview with The Vampire: Christopher Lee Speaks.
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 04-17-2000)
Perhaps one of the most engaging actors in the history of film is the resplendent Christopher Lee. He has that uncanny ability to hold your attention with a mere glare of his eye, a guttural growl, of his voice or as we most recently saw in SLEEPY HOLLO... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... THE DEVIL'S BROOD
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
1998`s RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN (Berkley Boulevard, New York, October 1998, 339 pp., $6.99) by horror movie historian Jeff Rovin (VESPERS) saw the welcome return of the classic horror movie monsters of Universal Studios: the Wolf Man, the Frankenstein Monst... The Grumpy Old Toy Collector Strikes Back!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-17-2001)
You know, these kids these days with their Dragon Balls and Puckermons and all that stuff have got it too easy! Now, when I was a kid, if we wanted to go buy the newest STAR WARS figures, you know what we had to do? We had to go out and get a twig and spr... Halloween Descending
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsBooga Booga Cinescapers! Well it looks like the greatest Holiday ever is about to arrive and you know I'm talking about All Saints Day. But until then we've got some serious television programming to watch. Thanks to TCM th... Seeking Seven Soldiers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-08-2006)
Let me preface this week’s Comicscape with a few words about Seven Soldiers. First, the column contains major spoilers. If you plan to read the trade paperbacks, skip to the listings. Though, if you can live with reading spoiler... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
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Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... MYSTERY MEN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)
The mythology of the superhero, with which nearly every member of society is familiar in some way or another, is a fertile field for satire, as was once the super spy genre, and MYSTERY MEN very nearly pulls off a good one, but stumbles with a good lookin... Monsters Inc.
by Scott Collura (Mon 11-01-2004)
Universal Studios thrilled horror fans a few years ago with the release of their pantheon of Classic Monster movies on excellent, features-laden DVDs. Now, Universal has decided to repackage the titles into three Legacy theme sets: THE DRACULA LEGACY, THE... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-05-2003)
Apart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost to the ages. These are my picks... Sideshow Toy Goes Psycho
by Scott Collura (Wed 02-26-2003)
Fan favorite toy company Sideshow Toy delighted slasher fans last week at Toy Fair in New York City with their announcement of their "Modern Horror Classics" line of figures. Already beloved for their treatment of the Classic Universal Monsters like Frank... Exclusive! Insider report spills VAN HELSING secrets!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-10-2003)
Last week theater owners and movie studio execs were in Las Vegas attending the annual ShoWest convention, showing off what wares the film studios have in store for us for the next 12-18 months. And lucky for us, one of those attendees just happened to b... Beckinsale to join VAN HELSING
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 11-25-2002)
Kate Beckinsale (GOLDEN BOWL, SERENDIPITY) has joined the cast of Universal's VAN HELSING.According to VARIETY, Beckinsale will play Anna, the daughter of a family dedicated to hunting down Dracula. VAN HELSING stars Hugh Jackman (X2, SWORDFISH) the title... Comicscape - June 4, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 06-04-2003)
OPINIONIt's so nice to get an in-box full of people writing enthusiastically about their ideas for a DC Ultimates line rather than getting one more irate letter saying, "Dude, you are sooooo whacked to be dissin' Zan and Jayna!" Originally I'd brought up ... Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin... ARMY OF DARKNESS ASH and EVIL ASH
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-29-2002)
Perhaps no actor alive today is more suited for action figure treatment than cult star Bruce Campbell. With his lantern jaw, cleft chin and unhinged intensity, Campbell is kind of a human action figure, and never moreso than when he's going through the he... Santo Returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-10-2003)
Several readers have written in to our DVD peeve department to gripe about DVD packaging. While the plastic keepcase has settled in as the compromise of choice for most labels, why do some manufacturers force us to unwrap the shrinkwrap, remove adhesive s... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... THE HUMAN BEEING
by John Thonen (Wed 07-10-2002)
As the Coen Brothers were polishing their collected awards and preparing for their next production, BARTON HUDSUCKER MEETS THE SINGING GANGSTERS (starring John Turturro, John Goodman, Eddie Deezen and, of course, Frances McDormand), they were suddenly swe... July 15 July 21: Emmy Prognosticating
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-15-2002)
So, the Emmy nominations will be revealed this week.I was going to write this big column, making predictions about what shows and performances will be recognized, but I decided to skip it.I'm usually disappointed by the nominations (no shocking revelation... Christopher Lennertz Talks SAINT SINNER
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 11-05-2002)
When Clive Barker's SAINT SINNER debuted on the Sci-Fi Channel, it was accompanied by one of the most remarkable film scores to grace cable television in years. 30-year old composer Christopher Lennertz, recent veteran of 17 feature films - from the subli... Burger King giving SIMPSONS the royal treatment
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 10-14-2002)
VARIETY announced today that fast-food giant Burger King has reached an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising for an impressive promotional campaign built around the SIMPSONS. The campaign will begin with a Halloween-themed promot... Die Another Day in the Chamber of Secrets
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 11-20-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSIt should come as no surprise that the score for HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, released last week on Warner Bros. (83574-2), is based largely on material from the first HARRY POTTER movie. Because of scheduling confli... VAN HELSING
by Troy Roberts (Thu 06-03-2004)
So, at the box office, VAN HELSING has made well surpassed the 100 million dollar mark, making it a pretty successful movie. With a movie that was bound to be as popular as it is, Vivendi Universal capitalized on the "sure to be success" of the movie and ... Hits and Misses
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-15-2004)
Not only does ABC have not one, but two popularly and critically acclaimed shows (LOST and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), as well as several entirely watchable shows that haven't yet cracked the top of the ratings (BOSTON LEGAL and LIFE AS WE KNOW IT)...Not only ... THE MUNSTERS Complete First Season
by Brian Thomas (Wed 09-08-2004)
By 1964, the big monster revival was in full swing, at least for those of us that considered ourselves "Monster Kids". Local stations had been working their way through the Shock Theater package of syndicated vintage horror films several times over the pa... Greenwalt's Revenge
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-24-2005)
Have I mentioned recently how much I love the TV-on-DVD phenomenon? A lot, that's how much.What got me thinking about this was perusing the always-useful tvshowsondvd.com this past week and finding two announcements that, despite the glut of unlikely (and... A Revolting DEVELOPMENT
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-14-2005)
Ominous news for funniest-show-on-television ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT this week: Fox has trimmed this season's episode order from 22 to 18. Combined with the show's continued and frustrating lack ratings, as well as Fox's plans to drop AMERICAN DAD into AD's ... TIME Magazine's Top 100 Movies List
by News Editor (Mon 05-23-2005)
TIME magazine's movie critics Richard Schickel and Richard Corliss have compiled an unranked list of the 100 greatest films of all time. Here are the notable sci-fi, fantasy, action and horror films included on their list:Blade Runner (1982)Brazil (1985)B... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: LIVE CAST AND CREW COMMENTARY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-04-2005)
Adrian Paul, Peter Wingfield, swordmaster F. Braun McAsh and post-production supervisor Don Paonessa all take the stage together as the last HIGHLANDER episode Paul directed, "The Modern Prometheus," is projected onto the big screen between them."It's a g... Hollywood heavyweighs help remake ANDROMEDA STRAIN and THE THING
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-07-2004)
Today's Variety reveals that some of Hollywood's A-level talent have come on to help create two new science fiction mini-series for The Sci Fi Channel.First up is the involvement of director Ridley Scott (ALIEN, THELMA AND LOUISE, GLADIATOR) in a four-hou... DR. HORROR'S EROTIC HOUSE OF IDIOTS
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-28-2004)
Those that approach this entertaining little backyard feature would do well to approach from the rear. Those expecting a horror movie or erotic thriller may find themselves disappointed unless they pay more attention to the HOUSE OF IDIOTS part of the tit... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... BOBBLE BEASTS scare up the holidays
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-24-2003)
If you prefer scary little monsters instead of reindeer and elves, John Thomas has something to interest you in. Thomas is the creator of BOBBLE BEASTS, a new line of creepy bobblehead creations that he's just started to sell on his website, www.bobblebea... STAR WARS III spoiler pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-11-2004)
Two new images relating to STAR WARS EPISODE III are scorching their way across the Internet today. However, if you've been following the pulse of spoiler material for this movie, chances are that you'll already have seen what's in store.First up, the new... FANTASTIC FOUR #511
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-23-2004)
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADHaving gone beyond the veil into Heaven and finding Ben locked out by a door of Reed's design, the team attempt to solve the problem and soon find they have an appointment with God. No, really.Whether you'll enjoy FANTASTIC FOUR #51... Wachowskis to write Burlyman comic book
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-28-2004)
The comics portal at UGO has published an interview with Spencer Lamm, editor of Burlyman Entertainment's forthcoming line of comic books. If the Burlyman name rings a bell, that's probably because it was the codename used by the Wachowski brothers for th... TWO TOWERS The "Viagra" Edition
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-18-2003)
A great collection of DVDs is nice to have, but even better if you can enjoy them with a friend around the house, whether that friend has two legs or four. Try tying a DVD on a string and dangling it a couple feet off the ground – your cat will go nuts! A... DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE
by JASON HENDERSON (Wed 02-06-2002)
DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE is the best Hammer movie nobody ever watched. It’s a lushly colored, pleasantly placed, sexy little Victorian thriller that practically reinvents Hammer Horror by nailing its premise to two separate familiar topics regarding tha... Summer Dries Up; Halloween Approaches.
by John Thonen (Tue 08-29-2000)
As summer winds to a close, the genre video marketplace is gearing up for one its busiest period: Halloween. While the myriad of dark holiday releases are a few weeks away, the final days of August have more than a few titles to drive you crazy. Or at ... REPTILICUS - THE SCREENPLAY
by Ted Newsom (Thu 08-24-2000)
The word `fan` is a colloquialism deriving from `fanatic.` That pretty well describes Kip Doto, a writer who spent a year creating a book devoted to one of the most jaw-droppingly laughable sci-fi films of the 1960s—memorable for all the wrong reasons. R... Justice Society of America: David Goyer and Geoff Johns
by Michael Patrick Sullivan (Fri 11-17-2000)
Writers David Goyer and Geoff Johns give double meaning to the term `double threat.` Together the duo is charting the course of the Justice Society of America as they head into the twenty-first century every month in DC Comics’ JSA. Separately, both are w... BUFFY: PALE REFLECTIONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-13-2000)
Ah, the evil twin. What a wonderful science fiction cliché—and where would genre TV be without it? What other convention of fantasy and science fiction shows allows the actors or actresses playing the heroes to mug shamelessly as slightly different versio... DVD News & Notes for July 10, 2001
by John Thonen (Tue 07-10-2001)
Universal's Golden Age Of Horror will soon be coming our way when Universal Studios unleashes a host of DVD double-features sure to whet the cinematic appetite of any classic-era horror movie fan. Not wanting to miss out on the interest generated by their... THE MUMMY RETURNS
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
The '90s saw numerous classic movie monsters remade as effects- and/or star-filled extravaganzas, often with little resemblance to the originals and not always with great levels of success. 1992 gave us Bram Stoker's Dracula, a ridiculously romanticized t... HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven - Part I
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-03-2000)
If one was to philosophically understand what Paul Verhoeven is trying to accomplish with the much anticipated Hollow Man, perhaps you could sum it up as, `The art of invisibility without being invisible.` Hollywood is again revisiting the past by re-inve... 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 ... Dark Edge Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 11-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayAfter his mother’s death, Kurou Takagi Transfers to Yotsuji Private High School where his father is the proprietor. Inadvertently breaking the school rules of “no s... 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... Cohen and Paramount Remaking MONSTER SQUAD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
Fellow Maniac "Flint" has passed along an interesting tidbit of information from Bloody-Disgusting. Director Rob Cohen has revealed---while talking about his upcoming Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor---that he has grabbed the remake rights to t... Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor... SPACEBALLS on Disc
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 06-06-2000)
When it comes to Mel Brooks, there`s two kinds of people: those who love him, and those who don`t. So before you read this review, you should be well aware that the only Mel Brooks film I really like is Young Frankenstein. As much as I can appreciate his ... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
With FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966), Leonard Rosenman provided one of science fiction’s most remarkable scores. Comprised mostly of non-melodic motifs, the score blends various counterpoints of coloristic tones to create a striking sound design for the corporeal... James Bernard Remembered, Soundtrax News, and More
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 07-13-2001)
This week brings an assortment of intriguing scores just released or near due – and the death of a horror film music icon. On the soundtrack front, from sci-fi comedies like EVOLUTION to England’s female version of Austin Powers, MODESTY BLAISE – and a sp... SILENT SCREAMERS: REEL MASTERS
by Scott Collura (Thu 07-26-2001)
For genre fans, one of the best lines of action figures released last year was Aztech Toyz’s way cool “Silent Screamers.” The figures, based on classic silent-era horror movie icons such as the original Nosferatu and Dr. Caligari (from THE CABINET OF…), w... Sideshow Toy - Page 5 (Wed 03-06-2002)
Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, and Lon Chaney Sr. from LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHTSideshow has acquired the James Bond license and is readying an array of 12-inch figures based on the series' 19 or so films, including various Bonds, villains and, of course, Bond c...THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-11-2001)
There are two things that set THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG apart from the usual B movie programmers churned out by Monogram Studios in the 1930s. The first is Bela Lugosi, making his first feature for the Poverty Row studio. The second is that this marks one o... Sideshow Toy - Page 9 (Wed 03-06-2002)
Sideshow's license agreement with The Jim Henson Company will also be resulting in THE MUPPET SHOW busts. A series of twenty busts will begin to appear this summer and continue through 2003.The 24-inch plush Wolf Pozer, which follows in the footsteps of t...E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 03-22-2002)
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL's original theatrical run in 1982 set a new standard for blockbuster success in Hollywood, outdoing even STAR WARS with a record domestic box-office haul that would remain the highest-ever for an amazing decade and a half (until... Sideshow Toy
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-10-2002)
Making noise is what sideshows do best. Sure they’ve also got their fair share of freaks and carnival barkers, but that’s why people love ’em. And the same holds true for the collector-friendly toy company Sideshow Toy. No, the people working there aren’t... DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThere’s not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought he’d share with you (direct from the American Film Market) some titles which will likely be going the direct-to-video (DTV) route in the near future.RUTGER HA... Dec. 3 Dec. 9: Rerun Time
by SONIA MANSFIELD (Mon 12-03-2001)
December sucks.Here's why:#1 -- The theory is that people are all full of good cheer and charity due to the holidays. Not true. Still no one will let you merge in traffic. And yesterday, an old lady tripped me with her cane, stepped on my back, and called... THE POSSESSION OF NURSE SHERRI
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 11-02-2001)
With this DVD release, EI Alternative Cinema, under their "Retro Shock-O-Rama" label, adds yet another title to a film that has been shown as HANDS OF DEATH, BLACK VOODOO, KILLER'S CURSE, HOSPITAL OF TERROR and BEYOND THE LIVING. Most commonly, and proper... Sobini Grabs SISTER
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-03-2001)
Sobini Films has acquired the film rights to Graham Joyce's horror novel DARK SISTER. The book told the story of a woman who finds what she belives to be a herbalist's journal while cleaning her house's chimney. She soon realizes that the book of arcane r... Forbidden Plastic: Part 2
by Jeff Bond (Sun 09-09-2001)
Having released perhaps the largest styrene model kit of a science fiction subject ever, the crew at Polar Lights turned to illustrator Chris White for a magnificent box cover painting of the spacecraft landed on the surface of Altair IV. White, who has a... Oct. 22 - Oct. 28: TV Gears Up for Halloween
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-22-2001)
Reality bites for THE MOLE II: THE NEXT BETRAYAL. ABC put the low-rated show on the bench until January after only three episodes. Geez, that really sucks for the five or so people who watched it. Now they have to wait months before finding out who the mo... VAMPIRELLA #1 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-26-2001)
I think I still have some of my most pleasant comic book reading experiences when I delve into a classic reprint of some sort. Perhaps it's that they don't make 'em like they used to, or perhaps it's just that I'm simply getting old. But there's usually s... MONSTER MANIA
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 10-31-2001)
Here's a great little program to curl up to on Halloween night, whether you're a tried and true fan of horror films or the most uniformed of neophytes. Originally produced by American Movie Classics in 1997, MONSTER MANIA is an hour-long crash-course in t... DVD & VHS This Week: June 11
by John Thonen (Tue 06-11-2002)
VIDEO NEWSNETFLIX nets some quick cash as the internet based, DVD rent-by-mail company hits Wall Street in a big way. The Vidiot has often recommended the Netflix program in the past and the company's recent debut as a publicly traded stock showed that Wa... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... Newly Reviewed: Dragonball Z (Sat 08-14-2004)
That\'s right, when there isn\'t even any hentai review, I\'ll dig deeper and find some Dragonball Z to review! Just kidding, just kidding, settle down. Due out this coming Tuesday from FUNimation is Dragonball Z Movie #09: Bojack Unbound (of 13), which m...THE MAN WITH X-RAY EYES (1963)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 07-11-2008)
From the opening score by Les Baxter to director Roger Corman’s final shock the Man with X-Ray Eyes (formerly known as X) is a time capsule of the Sixties B horror genre worth every penny Corman put on screen.
Ray Milland portrays Dr. James... New This Week (Sun 08-15-2004)
It\'s a light week for mid-August as we recover from the heavier weeks earlier and get ready for the fall onslaught: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 08/17/2004 Dragonball Z Movi...DVD A Day Giveaway! (Sun 12-26-2004)
A holiday round of congrats this morning goes to George Minick who won big yesterday in our daily random draw contest where the Christmas Day prize was a bit bigger than the rest with a copy of the RahXephon movie LE box set. The contest has about another...Idol Project Vol. #2: Final Concert
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-08-2003)
What They SayThe girls have all landed in the Idol Dimension. This is the home of super-idol Yuri. Her popularity became so widespread that everyone wanted to be her. This wish was so strong, every living being in the Idol Dimension physically transfor... DVD A Day Giveaway! (Mon 12-27-2004)
Congrats go out this morning to Qasim Ahmed as he\'s won a copy of the ninth Dragon Ball movie, Bojack Unbound today from the random drawing contest. Today\'s contest is accepting entries for a copy of Stellvia Vol. #1 (regular keepcase version), so enter...First Trailer for Anderson's DEATH RACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
And now we have our first trailer for the remake of a cult classic. Paul W.S Anderson's upcoming remake of Death Race (2000 in the old title) and Universal Pictures have premiered the first trailer for their action-thriller. The film stars Jason Statham, ... Attack of the Harvard ZOMBIES?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-03-2008)
Zombies & Harvard. Or Harvard vs. Zombies. Either way you think of it, when recalling what Dr. Frankenstein did to just one zombie in Romero's Day of the Dead, it seems a nasty combination. But that's on the horizon for a theater near you, reports Var... Fox Greenlights JJ Abrams' FRINGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-05-2007)
A new show mixing elements of The X-Files, The Twilight Zone and Altered States led by Lost executive producers JJ Abrams and Bryan Burk? With that kind of question being obvious, Fox has now greenlit the 2 hour pilot of FRINGE with a budge... Ian McShane Coaches in DEATH RACE Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
Actor Ian McShane has joined the film, DEATH RACE, for director Paul W.S Anderson & Universal Pictures. This is a remake of the Roger Corman directed cult classic Death Race 2000. The actor will be playing a coach for one of the "Death Racers&quo... Spend "New Fear's Day" With FEARnet.com
by Tim Janson (Wed 12-26-2007)
FEARnet, the world’s premier horror and thriller website and video on demand service, will look to ring in the New Year with screams and shrieks as it launches a bone-chilling, week-long New FEAR’s Day programming event. The festivities w... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Jay Russell Leading Niles' WAKE THE DEAD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
Another comic adaptation of author Steve Niles will soon be hitting theaters soon and they have a director picked out, reports Shock Til You Drop. The site is reporting that Jay Russell (Ladder 49, The Water Horse) is set to lead Niles' Wake the Dead comi... Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)
The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #4
by Luis Cruz (Wed 10-15-2003)
What They SayEpisode 13: Deborah vs. Mecha-Deborah
When a mechanical Deb assembled by Mint is mistaken by everyone at school for the real one, blood runs cold and Deborah?s temper runs hot.
Episode 14: The Monster of Lake Micro-Grand
It?s chaos under th... 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... Mania Manifesto: Top 7 Video Games at E3
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-22-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... PROVIDENCE ANIME CONFERENCE 2008 ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE AND ROBOTECH CONVENTION TOUR (Tue 11-20-2007)
Boston, November 16, 2007: The Providence Anime Conference (PAC), Rhode Island's first anime convention, is pleased to officially announce a launch date of October 3 - 5, 2008, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The world's...New Featurette for DEATH RACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-29-2008)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Death Race, the remake of the cult classic, has popped up online courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The film stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane, Natalie Martinez and Jason Clarke. Director Paul W.S. ... DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... Universal Unleases Five Spots for DEATH RACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-31-2008)
With Universal gearing up for their final days of marketing before the remake Death Race hits theaters, the studio has unleased five new TV spots for the Paul W.S. Anderson action film. Mania's Josh Gordon was on hand to cover the screening and interviews... Media Blasters March & April 2003 Announcements (Wed 01-01-2003)
Space Pirate Mito "Courting Disaster" (Eps 5-7) AnimeWorks (Animated): 75 Min. Format: DVD (Dubbed and Subtitled) Cat#: AWDVD-0305 UPC#: 6-31595-03057-0 ISBN#: 1-58655-337-2 SRP: $24.95 Street Date: 03/25/03 Pre-Book...05/05/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 05-05-2004)
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Ever get the feeling that something is missing? Hmm.. what could it be... Aoi-chan? No wait, that comes out on July 6th..
Important News
System Update: Power to the P!nk... Sword of Shibito Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki Kikuchi and Missile KakuraiTranslated by:Akiku YabukiAdapted by:What They SayThe Saezuki Clan binds a living soul into the cold flesh of a sewn-together corpse. He is Shibito, an undead samurai and the next ruler of J... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
by Sean Kennedy (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Given the definitive nature of an AoD review, I was motivated to do an alternate angle for this series (which yes, I just happen to like). I have to give props to Viz for licensing Trouble Chocolate, something I thought would be unlikely when I... Notenki Memoirs Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 08-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro TakedaTranslated by:Javier Lopez, Jack Wiedrick, Brendan Frayne, Kay Bertrand, Gina Koerner, Sheridan JacobsAdapted by:What They SayThe story behind the greatest anime of all time!
A tell-all account of GAINAX and a b... Kikaider Code 02 Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 12-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story By: Shotaro Ishinomori / Art By: MeimuTranslated by:Sheldon DrzkaAdapted by:What They SayOn the surface, Jiro appears to be a normal teenage boy — he's riddled with self-doubt, has trouble making friends, and owns ... St. Lunatic Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Fri 09-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Majiko!Translated by:Alethea & Athena NibleyAdapted by:Alethea & Athena NibleyWhat They SayIt\'s the adventures of the cute and energetic Niko Kanzaki in the semi-demonic prestigious school, St. Lunatic School! First having en... Lights Out (aka: An Evening Something Wonderful May Happen) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 09-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Myung-Jin LeeTranslated by:Ellen ChoiAdapted by:What They SayGun has always been a problem kid, but after a tearful plea from his mom, he decides to turn over a new leaf. Vowing to abandon fighting and troublemaking, Gun trans... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... 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... Bad Nanny
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-09-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Kirk Jones' NANNY McPHEE is the latest enchanting children's-oriented fantasy, following in the tradition of such young-kids-left-with-foreboding-relatives storylines as MATHILDA, LEMONY SNICKETT'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENT... The Chronic- what?!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-04-2006)
Afraid I'm going to have to come out swinging this week. Last week's column of course highlighted the DVD release of KING KONG, and as always seems to happen when you bring up this movie, a few readers jumped on the boards to chime in with their opinions.... It stinks!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-30-2006)
This month you can see the Colin Farrell meets the American aborigines movie THE NEW WORLD on DVD but you won't be able to smell him. Not so in Japan. Last year, showmen in Japan revived Mike Todd Jr.'s old Smell-O-Vision idea in two theaters when they r... Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)
Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some... King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)
PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple... STAR WARS 3
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-01-2005)
Hey, Happy All Saints Day/Day of the Dead! Hope everybody had a fabulous scary (but not TOO scary) Halloween. Speaking of scary stuff, I didn't list them in the column, but last week Triumph Marketing released a series of DVDs that I find truly frightenin... Books and Boxes
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-27-2005)
The Prize Closet continues to dominate this territory. Well, dang it, we just love to give away fee DVDs! To win any of these prizes, you just have to send me an email to psycho@psychotronic.info and include a valid mailing address in the body. Once we ha... Patrick Doyle Plays Nanny McPhee
by Randall Larson (Fri 09-30-2005)
The wondrous and fantastical score for Emma Thompson's NANNY McPHEE, an expressive family fantasy-comedy, has been composed by Patrick Doyle and performed by the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra. A soundtrack CD will be released by Varese Sarabande ... WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-07-2005)
There is something inherently endearing about stop-motion animation. Maybe it's because it makes characters move in ever-so-slightly humorous ways; maybe it's because most of us relate it to our early movie loves (O'Brien, Harryhausen, et al). There's som... Castle Rain Launches JACK THE LANTERN
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Castle Rain Entertainment, the Canadian Indy publisher is launching a new Jack the Lantern one-shot, titled Jack the Lantern: 1942 as a tune up to the new mini-series (set for mid 2006). The original six-issue mini-series, which was created and written by... THE MECHANICAL MAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-29-2005)
The DVD Age has brought a number of rare and "lost" films into the hands of genre film fans, from the 1910 FRANKENSTEIN to the restoration of 1925 THE LOST WORLD. However, budget label Alpha Video has released a relatively unknown gem of the silent era on... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... 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... A New Tribute Film Classics Record Label Announced
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-26-2007)
John Morgan, known for his many reconstructions of classic Golden Age film scores, including King Kong, The Ghost of Frankenstein, Curse of the Werewolf and many others for the Marco Polo/Naxos label, has joined with conductor William Stromberg and his... There Be Dragons Here
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-28-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
Patrick Doyle has composed a graceful and beautifully-postured symphonic score for Eragon, which was released on CD by RCA last week. Doyle, who has crafted such meticulous and evocative scores as Secondha... Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... Remember The Time
by Damon Brown (Thu 02-08-2007)
A short while ago I downloaded the Dracula-hunting game Super Castlevania IV on my Wii. It was one of my favorite platformers as a teenager. The first game to show the true power of the Super Nintendo, as anyone could tell because it had Super in the t... Update on new Mysterious Island score CD
by Randall Larson (Mon 04-09-2007)
An interesting thread posted on the Film Score Monthly message board gives an interesting update – with equally interesting reader comments – on the planned re-recording of the complete (every second of the score presented for the first tim... "Tribulation 99"
by Brian Thomas (Sun 02-25-2007)
Conspiracy theories and claims of the paranormal are natural attractors for kooks. Kooks tend to rant louder and sound crazier than those who are seriously pursuing research into these outré areas. California filmmaker Craig Baldwin knows this a... Dimension acquires "Madman"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 12-19-2006)
According to Variety, Dimension Films has acquired the Michael Allred comic Madman and plans to turn it into a live-action film.Madman is a post-modernist reimagining of the Frankenstein tale, with a superhero twist. Title character, killed in a car accid... Apocalypto Now
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-14-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
James Horner’s music for the new Mel Gibson film, Apocalypto, an adventure drama about the decline of the Mayan Empire, is compellingly environmental and atmospheric, avoiding the kind of large, bombastic... Music Box Massacre
by Brian Thomas (Wed 10-11-2006)
Horror films are doing very well at the box office recently, but that's not big news. Horror films have always done well since they're selling a good scare rather than big stars or even special effects, they're relatively cheap to produce, and studios ca... Justice League: (Alex Ross): Series 4
by John Denning (Fri 09-08-2006)
The highly anticipated fourth series from the Justice League figures inspired by the art of Alex Ross finally made it to stores, though it looks like it may have been premature after all. While every figure in the series is one that should be in demand- w... "Freak Out" DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 11-04-2006)
Mania is proud to present our next contest, a DVD giveaway for Anchor Bay's Freak Out.The film is director Christian James’s first excursion into stomach-clutching, bloodcurdling and drop-dead hilarious horror. Winner of numerous accolades including... Marianelli’s Return – Schifrin’s Liquidator – Lambro’s Murph
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-30-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Dario Marianelli has followed up his notable scores for The Brothers Grimm and, especially, V For Vendetta, with a straightforward horror composition for Asif Kapadia’s moody ghost story, The Return, starr... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... GATE Mail
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-08-2005)
It's been a long week, but I am finally back within the warm embrace of high-speed internet access, and so back to the TVW grind I go. Back before Mr. Davis' side-trip into the world of TV on DVD, we were talking STARGATE, specifically this season's addi... That DVD Bastard
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
I'm still getting emails on the subject of Mexican movies arriving on US DVD without the benefit of subtitles that I wrote about back in April. US video labels like Ground-Zero and Brentwood have been picking up these Mexican features, often genre favorit... The Best Films of 1999
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-16-2000)
Despite the fact that Fandom covers science fiction, fantasy, and horror, I resisted the urge to title this article `The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 1999.` The reason for the shorter, simpler title is that the films on this list tru... Happy New Year!
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 01-01-2000)
Happy Y2K, Web Browsers!Notice: we did not say `Happy New Millennium.` When you count to ten, you don’t start at zero, go to nine, and then start over again at ten; you start at one and go to ten, then start over at eleven. The same holds true when you co... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... Genre Music Scores: The Best of the 1990s
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2000)
Looking back at the 1990s with an ear toward film music and a leaning toward the fantastic, we can identify plenty of effective, likable musical scores but only a few real milestones. Perhaps the major trend found in the decade was the true marriage – aki...