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Ghost Sweeper Mikami DVD-BOX (Fri 03-11-2005)
What They SayThe Review!The popular 1994 comedy TV series has finally been remastered and released on DVD, and fans of the anime (and worshippers of Tsuru Hiromi and Kouda Mariko) Ghost Sweeper Mikami has never been better. Audio: We are presented with ...Ghost Sweeper Mikami Feature
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-02-2002)
What They SayMeet Mikami - the sexy leader of one of Japan\'s most successful independent ghost-busting agencies. Together with her eclectic team of exorcists, she\'s prepared to do battle with any supernatural adversary - but only for the right price! Wh... Ghost Sweeper Mikami
by Dani Moure (Tue 08-24-2004)
What They SayMeet Mikami - the sexy leader of one of Japan\'s most successful independent ghost-busting agencies. Together with her eclectic team of exorcists, she\'s prepared to do battle with any supernatural adversary but only for the right price!
Wh... 
JP DVD Review: Ghost Sweeper Mikami (Fri 03-11-2005)
Continuing in our efforts to get some new Japanese release reviews up on the site, Jonathan Hertzog has sent in a look at the King Records release of the Ghost Sweeper Mikami DVD-BOX that they put out on 01/26/2005.Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... UK Newly Reviewed: Ghost Sweeper Mikami (Tue 08-24-2004)
While the TV series continues to be a no-show, Manga UK has replicated Manga Entertainments release plans with their 08/16/2004 release of the Ghost Sweeper Mikami Movie.DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)
Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect... 'Ghost Rider' gift set DVD coming this week
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 11-10-2007)
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He's back again for the third time this year! The worldwide box-office hit 'Ghost Rider' will enjoy a special DVD gift-set release just in time for your Holiday shopping. The 'Ghost Rider Limited Edition DVD Gift Set' in... DVD Shopping Bag: Halloween Box Set
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-14-2008)
Last October I headed over to mall to pick up Halloween on DVD. After sitting through Rob Zombie’s awful rendition of John Carpenter’s classic film I knew it was time to pick up the original. I still had my 1998 VHS Limited Edition 2 t... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ani-Manga Box Set Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru OshiiTranslated by:Yuji Oniki (Miscellaneous Translation)Adapted by:What They SayIn 2032, the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Humans have forgotten that they are human, and t... Ghost in the Shell
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-05-2007)
What They Say2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of \"The Puppet Master,\" a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Toget... Box Office Report: Hogs rolls in the money.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-04-2007)
Disney’s Wild Hogs overtook the other biker this weekend and continued down that open road to box office success. The comedy shot into first with a very nice 38.0 mil opening debut. Wild Hogs (starring John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen... UK DVD Review: Ghost in the Shell (Tue 12-13-2005)
Paul\'s got a slightly different than usual review today but it\'s not the first time we\'ve covered things like this. The 1st Gig series has ended in the UK for its release and a box set is now available and Paul has a look at the box itself and not the ...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... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... Mark Steven Johnson on the Ghost Rider Special Ed. DVD (Tue 06-12-2007)
'Ghost Rider' was a box office smash when it debuted setting a new record for the President's Day weekend. So it is fitting that the film is getting the royal treatment on DVD and that's thanks to the director/writer Mark Steven Johnson who oversaw the sp...Early DVD Review: Ghost in the Shell - Stand Alone Complex (Tue 06-28-2005)
With the last three episodes and all of them being filled with revelations and action, there\'s not too much that can be said without spoiling large sections of the show, but we\'ve got a few thoughts up on the final volume of one of the best series I\'ve...DVD This Week: April 30
by John Thonen (Tue 04-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - SEASON 3 had previously been announced by Paramount, but now the company is sharing info on the supplemental features that the twenty-six episode set will include. “Mission Overview” will be a featurette, with in... Early DVD Review: Ghost in the Shell (Tue 09-12-2006)
Taking a look at another early release, we\'ve put together a few thoughts on the 09/26/2006 release of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. #7 (of 7) from Bandai Entertainment and Manga Entertainment. We\'ve looked at the special edition ...DVD Reloaded!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
For years, The Video Beat (www.thevideobeat.com) has been providing rare '50s and '60s era videos to fans and collectors, and they now join the List with their own high quality DVD-R titles that include menus and specially selected extras.SPOTLIGHT OF THE... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Box Set - 1st Gig
by Paul Jacques (Tue 12-13-2005)
What They SayBased on the manga by Masamune Shirow and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, \'Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex\' takes viewers to futuristic society where technology has saturated citizens\' daily lives. Along with the new technology comes n... Fushigi Yugi Suzaku Box Set
by Steve Brandon (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!This is the story of a young man, who wrote a review after he came to possess the four disks of the box set of Suzaku, and the first twenty-six episodes of the series Fushigi Yûgi were bestowed unto him.
The story itself is a review. The one w... Weekend Box Office Report: February 23-25
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-25-2007)
This is the highly anticipated weekend of the Oscars. It’s the weekend where the industry rewards quality “films” over “movies”. It’s the weekend where actors, directors & distribution studios are hoping to bring ho... DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro... DVD Shopping Bag: Same Old New World
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-28-2008)
Two weeks ago New Line Home Video re-released Terrence Malick’s breathtaking film The New World in an extended cut. An unrated cut and an additional thirty minutes were promised and nothing else included. No trailers, no commentary and no cl... DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.C’s semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottin’s waterlogged ghosts. T... DVD News and Release Info for August 21
by John Thonen (Tue 08-21-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· SHREK has already claimed this year's top box office title. It's November 2nd DVD release may claim other records as well as DreamWorks launches the title, at sell-through prices, with their bigg... Box Sets
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-16-2007)
As the clock ticks down to the busiest shopping day of the year, I noticed that more and more box sets are starting to appear on the list of new releases. Many times these movies are not new and have been released before. Often, many of the film... Entertainment Weekly names Manga's Ghost in the Shell One Of "The 50 Best DVDs" (Wed 01-17-2001)
Entertainment Weekly names Manga's Ghost in the Shell One Of "The 50 Best DVDs" (Week of January 19, 2001) Chicago, IL- January 17, 2001 - Entertainment Weekly has named Manga Entertainment's cyberpunk Japanese animated co-production Ghost in the Shell a...DVD Shopping Bag: Facing the Faces of Death
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-07-2008)
The very first video store I ever worked at was a mom and pop store that only competed with the big chains because it had a great location, we carried adult videos and we weren’t under a lot of scrutiny about what we carried like the big chain store... 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... Phantom Quest Corp.
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2000)
What They SayParty-girl Ayaka Kisaragi turned her late-night lifestyle into a business that gives new meaning to the term ?graveyard shift!? While it may seem easier for Ayaka to round up troublesome spirits than to put a corporate spin on her own free-wh... DVD & VHS This Week: July 30
by John Thonen (Tue 07-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile many video companies are scaling back on the release of extras laden classic film DVD special editions, Warner Home Video recently announced five new ones coming this September. The announcement includes three Academy Award Winners: AMADEU... DVD & VHS This Week: March 5
by John Thonen (Tue 03-05-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHIGHLANDER was both a box office and critical dud when originally released in 1986. Since then, a fiercely loyal cult movement has turned the tale of sword swinging immortals into a success story surpassed only by that of the original STAR TREK.... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Limted Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe timeless anime favorite Irresponsible Captain Tylor is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set! This astounding collection includes: the entire 26-episode Irresponsible Captain Tylo... Takashi Miike Box Set!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-23-2003)
The publication of my book VideoHound’s DRAGON: ASIAN ACTION & CULT FLICKS (Plug that book enough, Brian?)(Are there any left in the warehouse?) has led to one of my favorite DVD labels asking me to contribute some audio commentary tracks to upcoming ... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
It’s nearly the end of January (already!) and despite the Bears being in the Superbowl this year, this week my attention is fixed on Friday, when once again I’ll be attending the annual B-fest 24-hour B-movie marathon. Some folks claim to l... More Trek on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-28-2004)
I’ve known Roger Ebert for years, though I’m not sure if he’d remember me. We’ve never talked much at press screenings and such, mainly because I agree with his working habits – we don’t want to discuss a film until we have a chance to review it, thereby ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2006)
What They SayThe Prime Minister has been taken into custody, but her removal from office is being kept secret. Aramaki and Togusa work to get to her so they can prevent a nuclear attack. In Dejima, the military begins its assault. The Major and some of Se... Mousecartoon DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-17-2004)
With the release of their new direct-to-DVD animated feature THREE MUSKETEERS (see spotlight below), Disney introduces their new standard menu designs for their new DVDs. Using the imaginative (and copyrightable) terms "FastPlay" and "EasyFind", these men... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayThe television series based on Masamune Shirow\'s Manga and Mamoru Oshii\'s highly influental film, \'Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex\' takes viewers to futuristic society where technology has saturated citizens\' daily lives. Along w... Hell on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-27-2004)
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-24-2004)
What They SaySection 9 has their hands full with the reappearance of the laughing man, a cyber-terrorist who hasn\'t been heard from in six years. Aramaki believes that the police\'s prime suspect is a decoy; he orders his team to look into it. Major Moto... 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... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming comedy Evan Almighty starring Steve Carell, DotComedy has provided our Prize Closet with Carell DVDs to give away! One lucky Maniac will receive The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Office Season 1 and The Office Season 2. To... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayFemale cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage cr... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
This week Warner Home Entertainment will release their DVD movie tie-in Batman - Gotham Knight. We have three different versions to choose from, unlike Justice League: A New Frontier which had four (R.I.P. HD-DVD), so which will it be? Times are tough all... DVD and VHS This Week: January 29th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-29-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTHIRTEEN GHOSTS was the second of Dark Castle's remakes of old William Castle films and, while not as big a hit as its predecessor THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, it would appear that its DVD release will be first rate. In addition to the expected be... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-19-2004)
What They SayMajor Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 continue to hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. Convinced that the cyber-terrorist known only as “the Laughing Man” has resurfaced, Se... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-21-2005)
What They SayThe original GHOST IN THE SHELL was hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the finest Animé films ever produced, and influenced Hollywood films from THE MATRIX to A.I. GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX features the same cyberpu... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-26-2005)
What They SayTogusa finds himself in the hospital after being shot, but is desperate to impart what he’s learned to the rest of the group. It seems other clandestine groups have become aware of Section 9’s investigations and are determined to ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-28-2005)
What They SayOn her first visit to one of the refugee areas, the Prime Minister receives a bouquet of flowers with a death threat in it. Section 9 is called in to provide round-the-clock security for her as they work to catch the would-be assassin. As the... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-16-2005)
What They SaySection 9, Japan\'s high-mobility anti-crime unit, is back in action! The Major\'s got her work cut out for her as she leads her team on a series of new cases now that the Laughing Man case has been closed.
Uprisings over the treatment of a... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #7
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-19-2005)
What They SaySection 9\'s investigations have started to become a little too successful and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political backlash t... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-14-2006)
What They SayThe Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There, she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs.
Then, inexplicably, Batou and the Major a... 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... Drive-In DVD Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-21-2005)
Welcome to Summer! Our friends at Sinister Cinema have notified us of the return of their Drive-In Double Features sale this Summer. These tapes and now discs have been a favorite of mine for many years, and though I've had trouble getting some of their... Texhnolyze Lenticular Box Set
by Dan Barry (Wed 07-25-2007)
What They SayIchise\'s grief only allows him to enjoy the pain of the fighting pits in the underground city of Lukuss. However, when a gang punishes Ichise by cutting his arm and leg off, his will to live overcomes the odds and attracts the attention of t... The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· You can’t keep a good corpse down as Trimark Home Video has recently announced their August 3rd Special Edition release of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 semi-sequel/spin-off of Georg... 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... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-18-2005)
What They SayThe theme of this volume is \"Crime is Everywhere,\" as the officers of Section 9 are taken on a series of cases around the world. Section 9 chief Aramaki Daisuke is taken hostage by thieves and a corrupt police officer in London. His unit is... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-28-2006)
What They SayWhile on the trail of Kuze, Section 9 tracks down the person who made his one-of-a-kind prosthetic face. There\'s only one problem - the designer is dead. And the person who killed his is Paz, or someone who looks exactly like him!
Meanwhile... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-09-2006)
What They SayThe Review!The tensions rise as the Kuze\'s plans are set into motion as well as the CIS manipulations of them all.
Special Note:
The special edition release of this series features two discs in each keepcase. The first disc is the same as ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-23-2006)
What They SayA new beginning. A new threat...
Uprisings over the treatment of a wave of Asian immigrants threaten the political landscape, and the new Prime Minister brings in Section 9 to offer their services - but on a much tighter leash than they\'re ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-20-2006)
What They SayAfter their prior confrontations with Gohda, Section 9 continues their investigations into the man and his mysterious background. At the same time, they must stop a wave of suicide bombers who threaten the peace and safety of Japan. And even ... Hellsing Box Set
by Tam Nguyen (Sun 09-14-2003)
The Review!The Shindig:
"My name is Hermes... I become tame by eating my own wings..." Exactly what does this bizarre statement mean? Is there a Hermes in this show? Last time I checked there wasn't... Perhaps this is some sort of statement that is ... Stratos 4 Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayComets are on a collision course with Earth! Sounds like just another bad Hollywood movie right? WRONG! With impending comets threatening to destroy Earth, an elite interceptor force known as the \'Meteor Sweepers\' are entrusted with the tas... The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)
George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ... Fanimecon: Manga panel (Sun 04-28-2002)
Andrew \"Reikun\" Tei also posted a list of info from the Manga panel at Fanime: Mac Plus at the end of next month Virus and Ghost Sweeper then the next month Ghost Sweeper Mikamia - music added was in some silent scenes, manga thought they were just too ...Aquarion Season 1 Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-24-2008)
What They SayWhen the Shadow Angels invade after 12,000 years of slumber, humanity is held captive by fear and sheer alien dominance. Eleven years after the Great Catastrophe decimated the world, most of those left alive are scavengers, dirty and starving... DVD & VHS This Week: May 21
by John Thonen (Tue 05-21-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThis August, Warner Brothers Home Entertainment will offer up two DOCTOR WHO DVDs, including "Tomb of the Cyberman," a four episode story arc with Patrick Troughton as the good doctor. These episodes had been missing for years before copies were... Ranma 1/2 OVA Box Set
by Joshua Carvalho (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Ranma 1/2: Quite simply one of the biggest names in anime, and the most popular series of wonder woman Rumiko Takahashi. So far, we've been treated to the first two movies on DVD. That was quite some time ago, the first movie coming out back in... Moon Phase Box Set
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 07-11-2008)
What They SayWhile Kouhei ranks among the best in paranormal photography, he\'s never actually seen a ghost! So when he fails to capture a hauntingly beautiful young girl on camera, he knows there must be an explanation. Driven by curiosity, his spiritual... TV Wasteland: 5 TV Shows on DVD that are Perfect for Halloween
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-27-2008)
The week of Halloween is when all things scary take center stage, oh and there's candy too! With that in mind, it seems like a great time to pick five must see shows that couldn’t be more appropriate for Halloween that are available on DVD! ... Animation History on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-24-2004)
Last month I reviewed the DVD release of CABIN FEVER, one of the better horror films of recent years. The delightfully packed disc includes among its extras a record FIVE audio commentary tracks. That nutty director Eli Roth did one commentrak, then hoste... Anime: what it is
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-25-2005)
Some fans of Japanese anime may tune into this column and wonder what Gumby is doing here. Maybe I should clarify a point. "Anime" is the Japanese word for animated cartoons, wherever they come from. To me, that includes everything. "Anime" just rolls off... Eureka Seven Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-18-2006)
What They SayEureka Seven tells the story of a young boy named Renton, whose life just plain sucks. That is, until a giant robot crashes into his house. Piloted by a girl named Eureka, this encounter will lead Renton to be pursued by the military and pull... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Box Set #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-15-2006)
What They SayGalactor is on the prowl for uranium ore that the International Science Organization has secretly discovered. But the God Phoenix is trapped under the ocean by the fearsome monster Mechadokuga! In episode 50, Gatchaman journeys to the country... Mezzo Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-12-2004)
What They SayHer name is Mikura and she\'s all about service with a smile.
So what if that service is cracking skulls and the smile happens to be on the other end of a loaded gun? With a killer body, vicious skills, and an attitude to match, Mikura gets... Ranma 1/2: Outta Control Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-01-2002)
What They SayIn Ranma 1/2 Outta Control, the fourth season of adventures based on the comics of Rumiko Takahashi, we\'re introduced to Ranma\'s high school principal, the infamous Gambling King, Ranma\'s mom, an all-Ryoga episode and more! The martial art... Maburaho Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-16-2005)
What They SayHigh school student Kazuki Shikimori comes from a line of powerful magicians with extraordinary DNA and he attends the most prestigious school for wizards in all of Japan. It would seem that life is good for Kazuki.
Unfortunately, that coul... Noein Complete Box Set
by Bryan Morton (Mon 11-26-2007)
What They SayIn the near future, a violent battle takes place between the dimension La\'cryma (protector of humanity) and the dimension Shangri-La, bent on the annihilation of all space-time. A group known as the Dragon Calvary is dispatched through space... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Jon Gibson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Okay... it's time to go back to a world of mythological knights and swordplay with the Record of Lodoss War on DVD! I think this DVD did a great job delivering the entire Lodoss War on TWO DVD's... the only thing that might slow you down is the... Initial D Season 1 Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 07-09-2007)
What They SayWho is the Ghost of Akina?
When Keisuke Takahasi of the infamous Red Suns racing team accidentally witnesses normal, everyday tofu delivery boy Takumi Fujiwara's, expert drift technique, Takumi's life shifts into high gear. Keisuke challeng... Video & DVD This Week: September 4th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-04-2001)
VIDEO NEWSThe jury is still out on the status of GROOM LAKE, the William Shatner directed sci-fi thriller that Full Moon produced earlier this year. Production of the modestly budgeted feature (shot on digital video) wrapped several months ago - after run... Eureka Seven DVD to be Released with Manga and Soundtrack (Tue 01-17-2006)
January 17, 2006 (Cypress, Ca) – Bandai Entertainment Inc., a member of the “Eureka Project” (which includes Studio Bones, Bandai, Bandai Visual, and Hakuhodo) announce today Vol. 1 of the Eureka SeveN DVD will be released April 25th wit...Bandai Entertainment on Ghost Slayers Ayashi (Fri 04-18-2008)
In their NYCC panel, Bandai Entertainment\'s Robert Napton talked about Ghost Slayers Ayashi and its release plans. The series first volume wiil run for $64.98 on 09/02/2008 and contain the first ten episodes on two DVDs, includes a limited edition box an...King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-12-2003)
What They SayHide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking, girl-crazy bird sidekick, Jing steals his way through one e... Kamichu Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-11-2006)
What They SayWhat would you do if you suddenly became a god? When little Yurie, a Junior High School student, discovers that she is a god, she is beside herself in indecision and asks her friends. Thus begins her new life exploring what it means to be a g... Requiem from the Darkness Box Set
by Christopher Homer (Mon 03-31-2008)
What They SayIn the 1860s, Japan is in turmoil. A would-be author of this feudal period, Momosuke is tired of writing children\'s stories. Travelling the countryside in search of one hundred ghost stories that will comprise a book, he meets with three mys... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... Lewton Horrors on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 06-23-2005)
Just in time for Halloween, Warner Home Video has announced that the complete VAL LEWTON HORROR COLLECTION will be available on DVD October 4. These horror classics have been out of print since their release in a laserdisc box set in the 1990s, and with t... Kidnapped on DVD
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 02-11-2007)
There were a lot of new episodic series this season, most of which only lasted a few episodes. Episodic TV draws rabid fans though; if you start a story in that genre then viewers want to know how it all ends. Many of these series such as ... Galaxy Railways Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayThe new series from legendary creator Leiji Masumoto (Star Blazers, Captain Herlock, Galaxy Express 999, Interstella 5555).
Carrying on his deceased father and brother\'s will, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force to protect the safety... Area 88 TV Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-28-2005)
What They SayWelcome to Area 88, a desolate outpost in the sun-blasted desert where mercenary fighter pilots risk their lives in service to the Kingdom of Alsam. Any skilled pilot will do - no questions asked. They literally kill for cash as they fight ... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Special Edition Movies Box Set
by Dani Moure (Tue 03-22-2005)
What They SayWelcome to the Apocalypse...
At the dawn of the new millennium, mankind has awakened a threat unlike any faced before - The Angels. Conventional weapons are useless against them. They can only be stopped by means of the Evangelions, bio-eng... Right Stuf's Anime Today Interviews Voice Actors Liam O'Brien & Sam Regal (Sat 12-23-2006)
Plus holiday high jinks, reviews & a very special choral performance in podcast's 30th episode. GRIMES, IA, December 22, 2006 " Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer The Right Stuf International (TRSI) welcomes Liam O'Brien and Sam Regal to the...Zipang Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-06-2006)
What They SayScheduled for routine military exercises, Kadomatsu and the crew of Japan\'\'s newest and most modern battlecruiser, Mirai, are ready to test out the ship\'s state-of-the-art AEGIS systems. Instead, they find themselves transported back to Ju... Editorial: Where Do We Go From Here?
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-31-2000)
With January nearly at an end, we've seen some interesting things happen. The first half of the month was fairly quiet, with most companies having made few releases to give them a chance to recover from the holiday rush (and the Hollywood studios have don... Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)
At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a... 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... ADV Films Announces February 8 Releases (Sat 01-22-2005)
HOUSTON, January 18, 2005—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., is pleased to announce the release of several exciting titles in its expanding library on February 8, 2005. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM: 05 The titanic...I-Con - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-31-2000)
By Dominick Santoriello
This last weekend (March 31-April 2nd) was I-Con XIX, a SF/Fantasy
convention with a very large anime track held in the New York City area.
On Saturday, representatives from Viz, CPM, Right Stuf, Media Blasters and
oth... Farther Shores, Awakened Beasts, & Country Ghosts
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-30-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Howard Shore's latest composition is a broad orchestral and choral score for the new South Korean Webzen computer game, SOUL OF THE ULTIMATE NATION (aka SUN), has been released on a splendid soundtrack CD by Sony/BMG of Korea (... 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 ... Fullmetal Alchemist Collection 1
by Jerry Chu (Mon 03-27-2006)
What They SayWhile still young boys, Alphonse and Edward Elric found themselves suddenly alone when their mother died of an illness. As the two brothers stood at their mother\'s grave, Ed resolved to use their talent for alchemy to revive her. However, th... Summer Camp!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-26-2007)
Has the DVD marketplace reached a saturation point? With the two Hi-Def DVD formats struggling to make their way into your homes, it’s no wonder they’re having trouble making progress. We’re already swimming in product! Labels are p... Sony DVP-S7700 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Sony DVP-S7700 DVD Player Since noone has submitted a review for this player, I guess I\'ll take a stab at it. I have been enjoying this player for 6+ months, and I\'ve tried different things with it as well. FYI, I am a sarcas...Something Weird Under "R"
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-16-2003)
Last week we talked about DVD-Rs – those computer-recorded DVDs that some smaller labels are using as an economic format to get their material on disc. Something Weird Video is featured often in this column due to their frequent DVD releases through Image... 08/11/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 08-11-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
8/11/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Got 37 cents and a few minutes to spare? Want to expand Cartoon Network's programming a little bit? Do you like to cause trouble? (I know everyone answered that la... Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This week’s column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support they’ve shown for it – if you’re all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... Subbed Vs. Dubbed
by Roman Martel (Thu 10-01-1998)
Now I know this subject is like opening Pandora?s Box but I think we need to address it, especially now that it?s such a hot topic on the forum. Where do I stand on this whole thing? I am not a hardcore dub fan or a hardcore sub fan. In fact I will watch ... Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... PROOF
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-18-2007)
So, this week’s new releases have my head spinning. Besides being excited for a new Criterion Collection DVD, an awesome Roger Corman box set, I have to admit I was dumbfounded when I saw that only one of the “Grindhouse” movies was... The Evangelion Factor
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-12-1998)
As the thinking goes, with every format/media that comes out, there is one "killer app"lication that will make it a household word. For VHS, many make claims of the movie Top Gun, which was the first of the sell-through tapes to hit the market. For CD, a ... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2007)
What They SayBased on Oshii Mamoru\'s manga, 1999 animated feature Jin-Roh is set in an alternate world 1950s Japan that is beset by riots and terrorism and ruled over by a fascist government. Jin-Roh is preceded by two Oshii-directed live-action feature ... CGI, ROBOTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-24-2005)
The Prize Closet is throbbing so let's get right to it! Geneon Entertainment has provided us with 5-packs of their recent releases to give away to five lucky readers. Send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info with your mailing address and "GENEON 5" in th... A Disturbed B.O Report
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)
The past month has been a rollercoaster of surprises in our various box office reports. From Wild Hogs performing unbelievably well to 300 making us all looks like fools. From TMNT kicking ninja butt to Blades of Glory accepting the gold twice while Gr... Bandai Launches .hack//SIGN (Tue 01-21-2003)
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT LOGS ONTO THE FUTURE OF VIRTUAL GAMING WITH THE LAUNCH OF .hack//SIGN Fans Enter "The World" With DVD and PS2 Game Releases and TV Series Premiere Cypress, CA (1/21/2003) — Get ready to face your match! Bandai Entertainment has anno...ADV announces first wave of December product (Mon 10-13-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...Video This Week: December 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-25-2001)
First of all, let us all here at the CINESCAPE video secton offer you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. Do yourself a favor, and take a break from your busy schedule to sit down and watch one of your favorite holiday shows - IT'S A WONDERFUL L... Disc Wars continue
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-07-2006)
Last month's Consumer Electronics Show revealed just how muddy the waters have gotten in the war for High Definition home video. Though High Definition television, now available via cable and satellite, has been slow to creep into homes, indications say t... Otakon - Full Report/Travelogue
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the
problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not,
dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority
of the problems ... TV Head Buyer’s Guide
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 11-15-2006)
Got a television fanatic in the family? Are you a TV fanatic with family begging you for ideas of what you might like for a holiday gift? Well I’m here to help with a list of some of the best buys for your holiday dollar this year.&nb... STAR WARS & X-MEN
by John Thonen (Tue 11-21-2000)
Thanksgiving is only a couple days away, and once you get past your post meal nap, you’ll suddenly realize that Thanksgiving also marks the start of Christmas shopping. Yes, it’s a petrifying moment, but if you’ve got friends with a DVD player or VHS dec... ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... Howl's Moving Picture in theaters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)
Good day. Welcome to the Great White North. Manga has announced that this summer they'll be strengthening their bond with Anchor Bay (who distribute their collaboration with Bandai GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX) when ABE begins distributing thei... Exhaustion Explosion
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-06-2006)
London Expo
One week on and I'm still tired. London Expo can be a hectic two days at the best of times but the most recent event, held at the ExCeL Docklands on 28-29 October, seemed more energised than any previous instalment. This was possib... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Not Your Parent's Gamera
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-18-2003)
Boy, is my face red! In last week’s column, my spotlight item was a box set of three horror movies that can be viewed in 3-D on the Slingshot label. But soon after the column appeared, a Slingshot representative told me the set has been delayed until next... 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... W&G's Wrong Grand Shave
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-17-2005)
You may be confused by the word "thinpak" in the descriptions of several box sets in the DVD Shopping List and especially here in Anime Avalanche. Some video labels are re-releasing seasons or entire series in box sets, which is a great idea in itself, si... My Wish List
by James Dawsey (-)
It's been done before, but now I'll do it again. This is my own little list of things I would love to have on DVD. If anything in this 'column' seems to contradict my previous words, please forgive me. I have shows I would love to have again the same as a... Independence Week
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-03-2007)
Last week I wrote about DVD releases reaching a saturation point. Somebody must have been paying attention because this week they’re down to a trickle. Either that, or nobody wants to spend a holiday shipping discs. Well, I hope you all are enjoying... Otakon - Complete Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to... Birthday Princess!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-01-2005)
It's October, and Halloween season is upon us at last. So what do we have filling the anime DVD shelves? Christmas videos! This column is infested with Christmas videos! I could go into my annual rant about how we should take our holidays in order, and ho... 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... NIGHTMARE in 3-D
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-14-2006)
Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was an instant hit with me when it was released in 1993, and not only because I love Burton's work and Danny Elfman's music and animation and horror movies. But for years I'd been disgusted by how the creeping c... Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... The Little Tramp
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-01-2003)
This week’s peeve from the mailbox: “DVDs scratch far too easily, and unlike music CDs, a scratch can permanently ruin a film on DVD. This is especially so when renting DVDs. I used to work at a video store, and even though I could rent for free, I rarely... What’s scary now?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the first Mania.com edition of DVD Shopping List! We’re pretty pleased to be a part of this spiffy new site, especially since it lets us spread out from that claustrophobic middle column. For any newcomers, I’ll just tell you th... Jesus returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-12-2005)
I've noticed an some odd behavior in my house lately. Well, odder than the usual. As you can imagine, I open up quite a few DVD packages here, carefully slitting the shrinkwrap to unwrap them, then pulling up the corners of the edge tapes to peel them off... Mutant girls or cyborg girls --
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-14-2005)
You dug the DVD giveaway contest I announced in last week's column so much that I'm going to let it simmer another week before announcing winners. Here's the details again on how to enter to win an APPLESEED DVD: Just email me your valid mailing address t... Noir-a-rama
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-05-2005)
While running down the press releases and announcements of upcoming DVDs this week, several new collections of public domain horror titles popped up, and I got to thinking. What is the most popular title on DVD? By that I don't mean which title is the fav... Pick of the Week for 11/18/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-18-2008)
It's a rather contested week with only a few votes separating the two main titles vying for a win, and both of them are split due to having limited and regular editions. Bandai Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA manage to take the top nod overal... STIR OF ECHOES: David Koepp Interviewed
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 02-05-2000)
David Koepp is one of Hollywood’s Billion Dollar Screenwriters—which is to say, the combined box office grosses from the various films scripted by him exceed $1-billion. These include a fair number of science fiction, fantasy, and horror blockbusters, suc... Look Ahead: Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-09-2007)
In last week’s thrilling DVD Shopping List column, we looked ahead to the major and intriguing genre theatrical and direct-to-DVD movie releases scheduled for the next 12 months. We ran out of room halfway through the list, so we pick it up here ... WB toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-22-2006)
ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm... Troma's DIY cinema school
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-31-2005)
VCDs are almost unknown in the USA, but they've been a hot item in South Asia over the past decade mainly because they're cheap and easy to bootleg. Basically they're a poor video encoding format for discs. They play on most players, but the video quality... 08/04/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man and Sakura Shinguji (Thu 04-08-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
8/4/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Got 37 cents and a few minutes to spare? Want to expand Cartoon Network's programming a little bit? Do you like to cause trouble? (I know everyone answered that las... You're a puppet!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-17-2005)
Well, somebody has figured out how to repackage public domain movies once again. The folks at Collectables Records, sister label to Alpha Video, are today releasing three volumes entitled SUMMER FUN. These two-disc sets contain one Summer-themed pop music... Gatekeepers 21 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-27-2003)
What They SayMiu continues to shun the AEGIS Network because she hates the idea of hurting people, but Satoka, a Gate Keeper Kageyama recruited from Kobe seems to be the opposite - she hunts them for pleasure! Unfortunately, the Invaders don’t allow... Cartoon blockbusters hiding from Xmas?
by Brian Thomas (Sat 11-04-2006)
With Flushed Away opening this weekend, and Open Season still playing across the country (in IMAX, too), for the first time in quite a while we have a considerable animated presence in theaters. In addition, prints of the 3-D version of The Nightmare ... Spicy Paprika
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-28-2007)
If you want to see the Naruto movie, you’ve got to be in Canada and you’ve only got one day. Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow will be playing at 33 Cineplex theaters across Canada on June 23. Viz Media is releasing the film as an experi... 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... New this week (Sun 06-23-2002)
Here\'s what we can expect to ship from most retailers this week: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date Armitage III: Dual Matrix Special Edition Pioneer Animation 125 min. ...Astro Boy 1980
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-19-2005)
Right Stuf International, one of the first US video labels to bring Japanese anime to the USA such as their original ASTRO BOY series in 1987, have announced ANIME TODAY, the first commercial podcast show devoted to anime and manga. The bi-weekly show can... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Jin-Roh (DTS Edition) (-)
What They SayThe Review!Jin-Roh is a film that has garnered quite a bit of buzz - and for good reason. It\'s basically the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, metaphorically twisted and overlaid upon political intrigue. The film was worked on by some well-kno...Blood+ Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-27-2008)
What They SaySaya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can\'t remember the past year of her life. One day, after a man appears and gives her a katana sword, her destiny begins to be revealed. Soon she finds hersel... Godzilla returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-05-2007)
You may have noticed that the usual Monday Anime Avalanche column didn’t appear yesterday. Mania decided that anime is overexposed on the site and unceremoniously cut it. I’ve been writing the column without a break since March of 2005, so I h... Cartoon bombshell
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-11-2006)
I'm always a bit suspicious of riots. This past week, all across the Mideast and Europe, Muslim extremists have been staging violent, destructive riots, supposedly in response to an editorial cartoon in a Dutch periodical. As far as I know, this is the fi... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... Jayne can't help it
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-08-2006)
Attending comics conventions this summer I noted an extreme drop off in the number of video pirates, which seems odd now that DVD burners are so much more common. Even I have one! A few years ago, every other table had an illegal copy of SPIDER-MAN on it ... Cliffhanger Serials
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-13-2003)
This week’s DVD peeve expands on a part of last week’s peeve: menu issues. As one reader put it: “I personally hate it when a movie automatically starts and doesn't go to the menu first. No override function to get past some long and drawn out DVD menus t... Golden Age Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-22-2005)
The door to the DVD Prize Closet is creaking ominously, so let's see what's inside... Boo! We've got five copies of TRIPPING THE RIFT Season 1 to give away! Just send an email that contains your name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info, and make ... Viva La Bambi
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-01-2005)
For years, a hobby of mine is collecting found photographs. Not the thrift store kind, but pics I find on the sidewalk or on the floor in stores. Maybe someday I'll make a gallery show or a website with them. I've also found cassettes (usually mix tapes o... HOODWINKED at #2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 01-21-2006)
Perky J-pop singer Yoko Ishida is loose in the USA again with her Anime Fusion tour. She will be appearing live in concert with her Para Para dancers on Friday, January 20th, starting 7 p.m. at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, CA. For more info, go t... League of Extraordinary Witchblade Fans
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-16-2003)
Last week I opened up the email lines to you readers to take suggestions of what TV series you’d like to see "seasoned" – released in season-by-season sets. Well, you folks are showing yourselves to be a hip group. Though some wrote in listing shows that ... Polish Curse in Burbank
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-11-2003)
As digital video has become a legitimate format for feature film production, we pause this week to look back on how home video has played a major part in the evolution of motion pictures over the past two decades or so. Remember, once EVIL DEAD was just a... 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... Monday morning Oscar Picker
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-26-2007)
As I’m writing this column to meet a deadline before the Academy Awards ceremony, it’s my chance to play Nostoondamus and see if I can pick the Oscar winner for Animated Feature Film. Is I pick wrong, it’ll be posted here in indelible... WILD in the streets
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-22-2006)
Open sez-a-me, Prize Closet! This week we're giving away MELODY OF OBLIVION Volume 6 and ULTRA MANIAC Volume 7 to five lucky winners, courtesy of Geneon (www.geneonanimation.com). To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho... Bir-r-r-r-r-rd-MAN!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-09-2005)
In last week's column I spotlighted the current theatrical release STEAMBOY for praise. Reader Joey Connick put in a viewer comment in rebuttal. Since our comment boards, which appear at the bottom of every page on Cinescape.com, haven't yet even begun to... Who Digitized Roger Rabbit?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-25-2003)
Got a long list this week, so let’s dive right on in!SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKFrom the beginning, Walt Disney promoted the image of his breakthrough cartoon character Mickey Mouse as an actor who appeared in a series of successful short musical comedies. Gary... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... HANZO THE RAZOR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-26-2005)
With his incredible Zatoichi series running to a halt in 1972, producer/actor Shintaro Katsu turned his energies to two series based on samurai manga by Kazuo Koike. The Lone Wolf and Cub movies, starring Katsu’s brother Tomisaburo Wakayama, took the arti... Catch the Buzz
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-21-2006)
Last week I wrote about big DVD bargain packages. This week, we've got a whole bunch more from relative newcomer St. Clair. I'd tell you more about them, but I haven't been able to get much information beyond tiny images of the cover art on their website,... More CGanime
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-23-2006)
Don't get me started on a rant about all the Christmas DVDs coming out already or the fact that most of them are just repackaged versions of stuff that came out last year. Just don't. That doesn't mean I'm not in the Spirit of Giving. In our Prize Closet... Marketing and the Anime Consumer
by Tena Mastrangelo (-)
Has the way anime been sold and presented influenced the number of female anime fans?
Note: in early December 1999 interview surveys were sent to all domestic anime companies to various contact addresses. Those quoted in this article were the ones who re... Random Tracks 03
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-11-2002)
Random Tracks is a column/editorial and email answering piece that sort of lets me just hit various subjects and just go with it. We've had columns similar to this in the past, but they were mostly done by other people. I figured it's finally time to get ...