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Gloria: Private Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-27-2003)
What They SayThe Gloria family�s new tutors are assigning homework-in subjects that aren�t taught in most schools for young ladies of good breeding. However, despite the eager minds and bodies before them, things are looking grim for the teachers.
S... Best of Kitty Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)
What They SayThree of Kitty Media\'s hottest titles are now all available on one DVD!
Balthus
The innocent Tia is captured by a perverted factory owner, so he can punish her for her part in a worker\'s rebellion.
The Legend of Reyon
Tells the story of... Kimagure Orange Road TV Vol. #05
by Paul Grisham (Wed 06-26-2002)
What They SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Secon... 
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-24-2005)
What They Say\"Beautiful, Dangerous, and Desperate for work...\" Nereides\' sexy female agents will take on any job for the right price, no matter how dangerous or demanding. Yu Park, a deadly martial arts expert, returns to Nereides. She has been serving... Sister Princess Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-04-2005)
What They SayWataru needs to get some private swimming lessons, but it’s anyone’s guess if he’ll sink or swim. Meanwhile, Yamada tries to join in on the fun at the pool by taking a hilarious \"self-study\" swimming course. Then, Wataru 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...Chubbuck mentors actresses for 'Ghost Rider' and 'Superman Returns' (Thu 11-17-2005)
Hollywood acting coach Ivana Chubbuck gives private lessons to her better-known students, often on set, which takes her all over the world, including Australia. Earlier this year she coached Eva Mendes on the Melbourne set of Ghost Rider, then flew to Syd...Softcel New Title Announcements (Wed 09-10-2003)
Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with a nice helping of hentai from SoftCel:Gloria: Private Lessons - 75 minutes - $29.98 - 11/11/2003 Idol of Darkness - 50 minutes - $24.98 - 11/25/2003Harry Potter, Night Watch, Baxter & more
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 07-25-2006)
Tor books and its parent company Random House Publishing wrapped up a few series this week with the releases of When Darkness Falls, The Grapple, and Transcendent. Fans of these series shouldn't be so sad though, for every door closed is another door ope... Xtra Credit Xtreme Series Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-07-2004)
What They SayWhen the new professor arrives, her lesson plan is filled with debased acts and sinful examinations! The only way to get some extra credit is to volunteer for some hands-on learning. It?s Debauchery 101 as this insatiable instructor satisfies... Vanilla Series: Private Sessions
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)
What They SayFrom Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima, Chikara Niki (DARK/LOVE DOLL/BONDAGE MANSION) with Art Direction by Eiji Utakata (SLAVE SISTERS/DARK/LOVE DOLL) comes a tale of dark desires that one college professor is about to unleash on a campus full of ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Lessons"
by John Ringer (Thu 09-26-2002)
Should you somehow have missed six years of great TV, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER concerns Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), an outwardly normal (if slightly neurotic) young woman mystically chosen to protect the world from supernatural evil, a fact she... Tokio Private Police
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayJapan 2034 AD. Crime and violence have reached record highs all around New Tokyo City. Every citizen in Tokyo is involved in some kind of crime every minute.
Because of the increase of slums and lower taxes, the police force has been severe... My Private Tutor / Fairy in the Forest
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-27-2005)
What They SayMy Private Tutor
Who ever knew college classes could be so fun ? When this college student asked for help she got more than she ever bargained for from her private tutor. She tried to resist at first but gave into the intense pleasure. Forget... Teacher's Pet (Mon 10-13-2008)
What They SayA hot new couple is being talked about all over campus. When a prurient professor is giving a sexy swim team star some very special lessons during their private sessions together, it's a learning experience all around. They're doing lots of w...Superman Reeve Cremated in Private Service (Fri 10-15-2004)
The body of Superman star Christopher Reeve has been cremated during a private service, it was reported yesterday...Gloria Stuart Meets Another INVISIBLE MAN
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-03-2001)
91 year old actress Gloria Stuart, who appeared in the classic 1933 Universal film THE INVISIBLE MAN, will be turning up as a guest on the contemporary TV show.While talking to Ian Spelling's syndicated Inside Trek & Sci Fi column, Stuart revealed how... Private Psycho Lesson
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-31-2004)
What They SaySara is a brilliant psychotherapist who uses her enormous breasts and sex appeal to ease her patients\' pain. Everyone\'s happy, except for her jealous rival Erika, who will stop at nothing to destroy her busty nemesis! The Review!One of the ... Early DVD Review: Wicked Lessons (Tue 02-15-2005)
Due out on 03/29/2005 from Critical Mass, we\'ve got a rather early look at their release of the Vanilla Series title Wicked Lessons.In Memory of Gloria Foster
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
Word has come, through a number of sources, that actress Gloria Foster recently passed away. Foster, who was 64, is reported to have died due to complications from diabetes.The actress, whose career has spanned decades, including work in television, inclu... Adult DVD Review: My Private Tutor / Fairy in the Forest (Tue 12-27-2005)
Rounding out the mornings viewing, we\'ve put together a few thoughts on the 12/08/2005 release of My Private Tutor / Fairy in the Forest from Adult Source Media.Tadlow finishes "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes"
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-21-2007)
Tadlow Music, which brought us the recent re-recordings of Dimitri Tiomkin’s The Guns of Navarone and Elmer Bernstein’s True Grit, has just finished a new, complete recording of Miklos Rozsa's beloved The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes (i... Win A Private Screening of the Transformers Movie (Mon 05-07-2007)
One lucky USA WEEKEND reader will win a private screening of Transformers with 100 of your friends (yes, popcorn and soda are included). Click here for details..."Jor-El" gets private send off (Wed 07-07-2004)
Acting great Marlon Brando has been cremated in a private funeral attended only by family and cloaked in the kind of secrecy that shrouded the last years of his life, his lawyer says.Very Private Lesson
by Aaron J. Heiner (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!INTRO: One might think that the cover is a good indication that this is a hentai title, or that this title was released under CPM's Anime Works, that it may be extremely violent, but neither assumption would be correct. Very Private Lesson is a... Casting Private Lynch
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-06-2003)
Actress Laura Regan has been cast as the captured then liberated U.S. soldier in SAVING JESSICA LYNCH, NBC's movie of the week about the 20-year-old taken prisoner in the Iraqi war. Yes, that's really the title of the TV show; they might as well call it S... Private funeral for Harris
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-28-2002)
Canada.com covers the funeral plans for actor Richard Harris, who passed away at the age of 72 on Friday. The family will hold a private ceremony in London, after which Harris' ashes will be scattered in the Bahamas, where he had a home.David Heyman, a pr... Win A Private Screening of Spider-Man!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-29-2002)
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Enter now for your chance to win a private screening of Spider-Man
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You could also win a Sony DVD Player,
s... Clark gets flying lessons on 'Smallville' (Thu 10-11-2007)
Al Gough responded to fan questions about 'Smallville' on TVGuide.com. One reader asked if there was to be a relaxation of the "No Tights, No Flights" policy. "We are sticking with that policy as far as Clark is concerned. (Obviously Bizarro can fly as...Love Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-13-2002)
What They SayWhat’s your fantasy?
For a price, the Trainer will shape any woman into the culmination of your most erotic fantasies. Watch the parade of beautiful females that come to him to be transformed into the ultimate object of desire. Naughty... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... Very Private Lesson
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayOraku is a lucky man. He has a comfortable job teaching at a local High School. He has Satsuki, a fellow teacher whom he hopes to marry someday. He has Aya, a beautiful student who has fallen in love with him. He has Aya\'s father, a wealthy ... Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)
While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books... Vanilla Series: Private Sessions 2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-06-2005)
What They SayWelcome to the world of PRIVATE SESSIONS 2...a steamy new stand-alone story from producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (PUNISHMENT, CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT)! Ace hentai writer BISHOP (PRIVATE SESSIONS) has returned to weave another twi... Anime HotShots (Mon 11-22-2004)
I\'m surprised it\'s taken as long as it has, but the folks at Central Park Media have done some reworking of their Anime 18 lineup. Coming out in February 2005, the following titles will be released under their Anime HotShots line with an MSRP of just $9...Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Japan Society Partners & Provides Language Lessons @ NYAnime Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)
JAPAN SOCIETY AND THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL
LAUNCH AN ON-GOING PARTNERSHIP
Norwalk, CT, August 14, 2008: The New York Anime Festival, an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention from the creators of New York Comic Con, today ann... Vanilla Series: Anyone You Can Do... I Can Do Better
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2006)
What They SayThe Battle of the Busts!
Yusuke has a problem - the kind of problem any guy would love to have. You see, there\'s this girl named Reina, who wants him to be her \"private tutor\"... oh, and she just happens to have gigantic breasts. Huge, m... Hare+Guu Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-22-2006)
What They SayGuu\'s extraordinarily annoying abilities are driving Hare insane. However, when disaster strikes and a monster threatens, strange alien powers are suddenly a welcome sight. But not even she can save the doctor from the village hag\'s \"priva... Hot Gimmick Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayFind out why Hot Gimmick is one of the most talked-about new manga titles coming out of Japan! The Narita family is given the deep freeze when one of Mrs. Tachibana's... Slight Fever Syndrome
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SaySome of life\'s lessons, tuition just can\'t buy! The beautiful Miss Mizuki works at a private college, counseling students and teachers alike. With student after student confiding in her, telling of their secret passions and erotic escapades... Godzilla Lessons Learned
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 11-16-2000)
Did anyone else notice an interesting interview with Dean Devlin that showed up a few days ago on IFILM (www.ifilm.com)? Not that Devlin is anyone`s favorite genre-movie auteur (in case you don`t know, he is one-half, along with director Roland Emmerich, ... Batman's Bale Is Private (Wed 06-08-2005)
Anyone who's ever spoken casually to Welsh-born actor Christian Bale knows he has a pretty heavy accent, but he told SCI FI Wire he's purposely disguising his voice during interviews for Batman Begins. "Batman is American. You can't do Batman and talk abo...Vollack Gives Spider-Man Music Lessons
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-17-2002)
A Variety
article describing the promotion of Lia Vollack to president of worldwide music
for Columbia Pictures reveals that the exec in on board The Amazing
Spider-Man as the music supervisor.
Vollack filled
that role for Spider-Man and Men in Bla... Swimming Lessons with Erika Christensen
by Pamela Harland (Fri 09-06-2002)
Erika Christensen has gone from bad to worse. First she played a drug-addicted spoiled brat teen in Steven Soderbergh's Academy Award-winning TRAFFIC and now, in SWIMFAN, an obsessed and possibly homicidal high school student named Madison Bell who can't ... More history lessons from Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-24-2003)
You can thank GLADIATOR for bringing back the ancient historical epic film. With Warner Bros. TROY and two different ALEXANDER films in production, there are burgeoning plans to create yet another picture about Alexander the Great and another based on the... Early Adult DVD Review: Private Sessions 2 (Wed 04-06-2005)
Bringing this little OVA series to a close, we\'ve got a look at another Vanilla Series release from Critical Mass that\'s due out on 04/26/2005 with Private Sessions 2.Private School Vol.#01
by Not Yet Assigned (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Brandon Montclare and Michael ShelferTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBaby-faced government killers are bused into a top secret military training facility which has been disguised as a high school in order to receiv... Swan Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sun 10-22-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ariyoshi Kyoko Translated by:Maya PerryAdapted by:What They SayOne of the most famous and lauded shojo manga ever published, Swan is Ariyoshi Kyoko\'s best-selling classic about a girl who strives to become a great ballerina.T... Vanilla Series: Wicked Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-15-2005)
What They SayRevenge never felt so good!
After Noelle\'s parents die suddenly in an accident, her older stepbrother Shuichi returns to take care of her – in ways she could never have imagined. Noelle is horrified when, on the very night of her par... Newly Reviewed: Private Psycho Lesson (Sat 07-31-2004)
Ten hours of uninterrupted sleep and I\'m feeling ready for more. Digging deeper into the hentai pile, we\'ve got a look at the 03/09/2004 release of Private Psycho Lesson from Anime 18.Advance Review: Private Sessions (Mon 05-31-2004)
Due out on 06/29/2004, we took a lick of the Vanilla Series again last night by checking out the Critical Mass release of Private Sessions, a two episode OVA series for $24.95.Newly reviewed: Gloria (Thu 11-27-2003)
You know, it\'s just not a holiday unless we\'re reviewing some form of hentai around here. That means for today, we\'ve got alook at SoftCel\'s 11/11/03 release of Gloria.Day Break Gets a Date
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 01-21-2007)
When the highly underappreciated series Day Break was canceled ABC promised that the remaining episodes, which had already been filmed, would be posted online at abc.com. Instead what happened was they didn’t get posted, and the episodes t... JONNY QUEST
by Brian Thomas (Wed 05-19-2004)
In the early 1960s, Hanna-Barbera Studios managed to wrest dominance in animation production away from Disney via overproduction of cheap, "limited animation" cartoons for television. They'd first assembled only programs made up of comedy shorts like HUCK... The Big Top comes tumbling down?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-04-2005)
They've spent several years reminding us that, "It's not TV. It's HBO." Well, that may be the case, but TV or no, it still all comes down to the ratings in the end. After an amazing second season that erased any memory of complaints that the first season ... The Wit and Wisdom of Jennifer Tilly
by Paul Zimmerman (Sun 04-28-2002)
Sometimes, for memorable actors, it's all about "The [insert appropriate attribute here]." For Brad Pitt, it's "The Smile." For Barbara Streisand, it's The Nose. For character actress Jennifer Tilly, it's got to be "The Voice." High pitched, frantic, emot... ANGEL: Season One, Episode By Episode with Tim Minear
by Edward Gross (Mon 08-14-2000)
Fairly early on in its first season, ANGEL proved itself to be a series that could stand apart from its progenitor, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. In the following interview, supervising producer Tim Minear begins taking FANDOM on a personal tour through all 2... Throwiegate!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 02-05-2007)
Hilarious. Last Wednesday, a Boston resident called the police to report something suspicious, namely a lighted object under a bridge of a cartoon character flipping the bird. It turns out that the suspicious object was a “Throwie” – ... B.B. King Turning 80 with the Blues
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-06-2005)
American blues legend BB King celebrates his 80th birthday on September 16th but commemorated the occasion early last month when he attended the dedication of a $10 million museum near his birthplace. Groundbreaking began June 10th on the museum dedicat... Schwarzenegger Commits to T3 (Tue 06-27-2000)
He swore it would never happen, but it`s official. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced he`ll be appearing in the C-2 Pictures sequel to Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day for producers Andy Vajna and Mario Kassar. For years, Schwarzenegger has said...That Certain Something
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-08-2004)
I come not to praise TRU CALLING but to bury it.In case you hadn't heard, former Slayer Eliza Dushku's GROUNDHOG DAY/RUN LOLA RUN hybrid went down for the big dirt nap a while back. I can't imagine that even the cast and crew were terribly surprised: the ... K-PAX
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-26-2001)
Let us start by accentuating the positive. If you're a fan of Kevin Spacey, you have to see this movie he is indeed the star, but it's not just for reasons of screen time. That charming, droll, lightly snide side is on display in full force here, minus t... Greatest Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: The Borderland
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-05-2000)
An addendum to our list of Greatest Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films: Among the finalists were several titles that failed to receive high votes across the board despite being highly regarded by almost all the voters. The reason was not any doubt ... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... It's OPERATION PENGUIN for Activision
by News Editor (Wed 11-09-2005)
The penguins from the DreamWorks' MADAGASCAR are bringing their antics to Game Boy Advance in Madagascar: Operation Penguin from Activision. The new side-scrolling action adventure game casts players as "Private" the Penguin, a daredevil zoo esc... SAVAGE MEMBRANE
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 06-26-2002)
Steve Niles is destined for literary distinction. If you don't read comics, you may not have heard his name before, but you're going to hear it a lot in the future. Niles will be the next cult horror novelist. SAVAGE MEMBRANE proves that.SAVAGE MEMBRANE c... Red Garden Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-04-2007)
What They SayAn odd string of suicides surrounds a private institution on Roosevelt Island. On the night a classmate dies, Kate, Rachel, Rose and Claire wake with no memories of the evenings\' events. The next night, the four girls are drawn together by... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Hare+Guu Box Set
by Mark Thomas (Wed 12-12-2007)
What They SayWelcome to the jungle, the peaceful home of fun-loving ten year old Haré. That is, until Guu moves in. She may look like an innocent orphan girl to everyone else, but only Haré knows that Guu is really a pan-dimensional, mind-reading, magic... BLONDE director developing SPYGIRL show
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-01-2004)
The WB Television Network and LEGALLY BLONDE helmer Robert Luketic are working on a series based on the adventures of a female private investigator. SPYGIRL: TRUE ADVENTURES FROM MY LIFE AS A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR is the book by Amy Gray that's serving as ... THE TWILIGHT ZONE: VOLUME 43
by Scott Collura (Mon 07-30-2001)
Like CLASSIC STAR TREK, THE TWILIGHT ZONE has slowly been seeing release on DVD a few episodes at a time. While Trekkies continue to wait breathlessly, with money clutched in sweaty hands, for the monthly release of their favorite show, TZ fans can finall... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... Max Allan Collins brings 'Ms. Tree' to novels and TV
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-24-2008)
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Late last year Max Allan Collins relaunched a classic with the Hard Case Crime novel 'Deadly Beloved', featuring Ms. Tree, the comics character he created with artist Terry Beatty. Comics2Film had a chance to talk ... WINNER: Popeye the Sailor - 1941-1943 Volume 3
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by Way Jeng (Tue 03-29-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at anime and the English dubs that bring them to life. Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (hereafter simply "Daphne"), released by Geneon Entertainment and dubbed by New Generation Pictures. Though not a groundbreaking show, ... High School Girls Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-08-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayA hilariously hip account of life at an all-girl private high school. As the student body comes of age we witness their search for love, sexual controversy and t... Saint Marie Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Fri 09-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yang Yeo-JinTranslated by:Jason AnAdapted by:What They SayA private school campus becomes an intellectual battleground as a high-stakes game of good versus evil begins. The students and teachers of St. Marie?s have become the ... Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-09-2005)
What They Say(Includes Episodes 17-20) BEAUTIFUL, DANGEROUS, AND DESPERATE FOR WORK...Nereides\' sexy female agents will take on any job for the right price, no matter how dangerous or demanding.
The Review!A few minor stories that either stand alone or ... Best Student Council Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-25-2006)
What They SayAt first glance, Miyagami Private Academy seems like a typical all-girls\' school. But beneath its placid surface is a highly-disciplined student council engaged in an unceasing struggle to keep Miyagami Private Academy safe from the outside ... DOCTOR OF DOOM
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-18-2001)
In Mexico, horror movies had always been a minor genre, mostly content to import Hollywood's monster epics while only producing a few Old Dark House and ghost story pictures domestically. All that changed during the late 1950s (just as it did everywhere e... Best Student Council: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Wed 11-26-2008)
While it stumbles at times, Best Student Council is a wonderful series that lives up to its name.
What They Say
At first glance, Miyagami Gakuen seems like a typical all-girls' school. But beneath its placid surface, a highly-disciplined student council... Media Blaster March 2001 Announcements (Mon 01-01-2001)
The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles with a Street date of March 27th 2001. Special Announcement......... The Tales 3 pack (K3PD-0033) is going to be delayed for an indefinite period. We will be sure to contact you when this...Man Eater
by Pamela Harland (Thu 10-04-2001)
Few actors are well acclaimed yet hardly known to the public. Brian Cox is the epitome of that actor. Cox has received endless award nominations, including for the 2000 TNT Original Film NUREMBERG, as well as for his work in various stage productions such... Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-15-2005)
What They SayNereides\' sexy female agents will take on any job for the right price, no matter how dangerous or demanding. Maia doesn\'t have any living relatives ever since her grandfather passed away a couple of years ago. Her parents died during a car ... SEGA Media Event Report
by James Stevenson (Fri 01-30-2004)
On Monday, Sega held a private event for members of the press to celebrate the release of SONIC HEROES for the PlayStation 2. Located at the Metreon in downtown San Francisco, Sega had a private theatre reserved for the initial press conference part of th... Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)
Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... GLORY #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 01-20-2002)
Gloria West is a waitress in a diner in New York who also happens to be a registered schizophrenic and who believes herself to be a superhero named Glory. Problem is, Gloria West really is the superhero named Glory. She's also the daughter of the goddess ... PREVIEW: Answering the CALL OF DUTY: FINEST HOUR
by James Stevenson (Tue 10-12-2004)
We were recently had the chance to check out the first console game in the CALL OF DUTY series, FINEST HOUR, and meet with not only the developers of the team, but also the military advisers for the game. We came away very impressed with the game.The team... Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)
OPINION: Before we get started, there's various and sundry stuff to cover. Thanks to Jeremy Travaglini for pointing out that the DC annual crossover event a few years back was actually named "Bloodlines" rather than "New Blood"; to J. Adams for suggesting... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ... MATHILDA #3
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 11-18-2004)
In the interest of full disclosure, Tedd Walley is a personal friend of mine. That said, on with the show.Apparently, Lucifer's daughter was none-too-happy lording over the armies of Hell in preparation for the final assault on Heaven's gates that would ... A MACABRE writing turn
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-09-2004)
Writer Bragi Schut has been hired to fashion Steve Niles' CRIMINAL MACABRE comic book into a feature film. In development at MGM, the horror property would mark the movie debut of Niles' Cal McDonald character, a private gumshoe that specializes in solvin... 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 ... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Book Adaptation.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Walt Disney Pictures.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Tilda Swinton (The White Witch); Jim Broadbent (The Professor); Georgie Hensley (Lucy Pevensie); William... Precious Rings of Metal!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-14-2004)
I want to take a minute here and empathize with you all, as you're probably going through a lot of holiday stress right now. Let's not beat around the bush we're talking about Christmas, and not the holy day of spiritual significance symbolizing belief i... CALL OF DUTY: FINEST HOUR
by James Stevenson (Mon 11-22-2004)
While CALL OF DUTY has been stuck on the PC for quite some time, it's finally going to make the jump to consoles. Behind this leap is Spark Unlimited, comprised mainly of the guys who worked on the MEDAL OF HONOR games for EA before leaving after completi... Music à la Melle, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-18-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEFor nearly five decades, Gil Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding saxophonist, composer, and also noted as a painter. In the world of film and television, his work has been extraordinarily notable if not t... RUULE VOL. 2: KISS AND TELL #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
Don Rocco has intruded on the East Side, and private eye Sam Swede (also known as The Swede) is pissed. After showing Rocco his displeasure, he's also taken the liberty of stealing the heart of Rocco's daughter Phyllis and soon he'll take her as his wife... DOGGY POO
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-30-2004)
Animation genius John Kricfalusi (REN & STIMPY SHOW) had a rant on his company’s website arguing that he created a talking turd long before SOUTH PARK’s Mr. Hanky made his first appearance. Whatever personality traits and/or magical powers the two poo... McAvoy transforms for NARNIA role
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-17-2004)
Scottish actor James McAvoy (who played Leto II in Sci Fi Channel's CHILDREN OF DUNE mini-series) has been cast as Mr. Tumnus in the live-action adaptation of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. Tumnus is a magical creature tha... Musical Gamesmanship
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-08-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSAmong the plaudits that composer/sound designer Tim Larkin has received for his recent soundtrack music on Cyan’s new video game, URU: Ages Beyond MYST (sequel to the popular MYST game) was a nomination for the "Excellence in Au... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Yabba Dabba Scooby-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-16-2004)
So, you love independent film, but don’t live anywhere near a city big enough to support an art house theater. Guess you’re screwed, right? Wrong! Now you can see many of the freshest indie hits that folks are raving about in art houses right in your own ... Plans afoot for DECOY start
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-21-2004)
THE SHIELD creator Shawn Ryan has been tapped to do a rewrite to DECOY, a thriller in development at New Regency. Producers Arnold and Anne Kopelson (THE FUGITIVE) set the project up at the film company, brought Ryan onboard and have also attached directo... Ring a Ding-Ding
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-25-2004)
I just got a sneak peak at the Networks new Fall schedules and there’s good news. Some great shows have left the air, good shows have been cancelled, and from the descriptions of the new shows premiering, I’ll have PLENTY of time to catch up on my DVD wat... THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-30-2004)
The 1962 edition of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, a very clever thriller starring Frank Sinatra, directed by John Frankenheimer and scripted by George Axelrod from a novel by Richard Condon, didn't do well financially at the time of its original release. Howe... The Spy Who Came on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-13-2004)
I’m writing this column from G-Fest, the annual Godzilla fan’s North American convention, which should not be confused with B-fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon, but it’s almost as much fun. Every summer for the past 11 years, Godzilla fans from al... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 01-14-2005)
Novels and comics are difficult enough to adapt to a screenplay, but how do you adapt a video game for the movies? The very idea was once laughable, as if you could possibly craft a film from PONG or DIG DUG. However, as games have evolved to the point wh... George Lucas unveils Lucasfilm Animation Singapore
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-03-2004)
The creator of STAR WARS is finding the future of animation in the far east. Yesterday George Lucas announced that his company, Lucasfilm Ltd., has created a new digital animation studio to produce movies, television shows and video games in a digitally a... Before You Die, You Hear The Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Decca Records has releases Hans Zimmer's first true horror score, that for Gore Verbinski's remake of the 1998 Japanese ghost story, RINGU. Paired on this recording with Zimmer's score for the American sequel, THE RING TWO, (bo... THE PULSE #11
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 09-15-2005)
This month's issue of THE PULSE feels more like an issue of ALIAS than any other in the series' entire run. ALIAS was the short-lived adults-only series that introduced Jessica Jones to the Marvel Universe. She ran a private investigation business; sort... 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... Game Gals to Pose for Playboy
by News Editor (Mon 09-12-2005)
In the October issue of Playboy, the magazine will be doing a spread with video game vixens, including Carla Valenti. She wil be joined in the pictorial by a cheerleader from Midway's upcoming BLITZ: THE LEAGUE, Sony's GOD OF WAR, Vivendi's 50 CENT: BULLE... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... Emmy Nominee Gary Stockdale's Music is a Joke
by Randall Larson (Thu 08-18-2005)
Emmy-nominated for "That Bullshit Theme" to the Showtime program PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT!, composer Gary Stockdale has embraced music as a joke, providing the score to the dirtiest film of all time, THE ARISTOCRATS. Conceived by Penn Jillette and Paul... Surfacing with Josh Pate
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-10-2005)
There's a long-standing tradition of storytelling brothers. The Grimms. The Coens. The Wachowskis (although that should now actually be "the Wachowski siblings", I suppose). Add to that list the brothers Pate, Jonas and Josh, formerly of Sci-Fi's shor... I Giggle When I Type 'Mail Bag'
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-17-2005)
Happy Monday, one and all. Hope your weekend was bountiful and prosperous, but now it's back to the grind. And first on the docket is sifting through the reader mail that's been backing up for the past few weeks. If these letters make anything clear, i... Taking Score for STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-04-2004)
For many years now, William Stromberg and John Morgan have been highly respected names in restored film scores from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Through an outstanding series of Classic Film Scores on the Marco Polo label, restored musically by Morgan and perf... Comicscape - November 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-16-2005)
The comic industry and its fans have often called WATCHMEN the greatest comic ever written the medium's CITIZEN KANE, if you will. This month, TIME agreed and named Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's seminal work one of the top 100 novels of the 20th century.... Young's Exorcism and Morricone's anime score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, released by Lakeshore (LKS 33836) may not be everyone's cup of tea outside of its context within the 2005 supernatural terror film. It's an unusual score even by Christopher Young's standards consis... The Science of STAR WARS
by News Editor (Tue 10-25-2005)
A new exhibit opens this week at Boston's Museum of Science. The Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination explores the fantasy technologies in the STAR WARS films, the science behind them, and current research that may lead to real-life versions of thes... VINLAND SAGA
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 08-12-2005)
The second album by the German/Norwegian band Leaves' Eyes, Vinland Saga, is a concept record that conveys the listener through Scandinavian history as it tells the story of Norwegian explorer Leif Erikson and his crew, who set off by boat to visit his fa... 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... Return to Castle Wolfenstein
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Mon 11-26-2001)
I am an FPS fan.Nothing gives me greater pleasure than staring down the barrel of a pixelated polygonal gun, dealing cold, steely death to the throngs of enemies placed before me; wandering what seems like endless hallways to reach the end of a level, onl... Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
by Dejan "Dex" Grbavcic (Fri 02-08-2002)
I think I lost a lot of time over the last couple of weeks playing WWII based shooters powered by the Quake 3 Arena engine. As soon as I finished Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and decided to give my computer a rest, I got a new field assignment -- Medal o... Grilled to Perfection
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-28-2005)
Last week's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ep, "Flesh and Bone", not only continued the show's steady trend toward becoming one of the best-written shows on television, but it upheld the long-standing dramatic tradition of "the interrogation episode." Sometimes it'... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... More classics on disc
by Brain Thomas (Thu 02-17-2005)
Warner Bros. Home Video has had great success of late releasing classics from their catalog on DVD in waves of related titles which are simultaneously released as box sets. Some titles have been previously released on DVD, while others are making their de... Tron 2.0
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 08-26-2003)
I think my eyes have turned into fluorescent green jelly after this game. I've been playing it so much I'm beginning to experience weird hallucinations. (If you're an anti-gaming lobbyist, please disregard this statement; our editor hasn't... Semi-CHARMED Kind of Life
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-18-2005)
Once upon a time, there were three witchy sisters, one of whom used to be Brenda on BEVERLY HILLS 90210. They used their magical abilities and cleavage to fight evil for several seasons, until Brenda went poof and was replaced by that chick who used to da... Playing Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-21-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Sumthing Else (SE-2017-2) has released Jack Wall's rich score to the xbox video game, Jade Empire, on CD. The score, an impressive intermingling of orchestral samples and acoustic Chinese instruments, layers a pleasing pattern ... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... Blackmore's Night DVD announced
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-25-2005)
Former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore’s renaissance prog rock band, Blackmore’s Night, announced last week that they will soon issue a double-disc DVD entitled Castles and Dreams – with many extra features, including a section of priv... AFI To Select & Perform Top 25 Film Scores
by Randall Larson (Fri 05-20-2005)
The American Film Institute has announced a concert to take place at the Hollywood Bowl on this September 23rd: The Big Picture: AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores. The AFI has sent a ballot listing 250 film scores to over 500 people in the film community to ... 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Mon 02-14-2005)
The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held on Saturday, February 5th at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and aired the same night on TNT. The words on the red carpet that kept radiating were... "It's a thrill and an honor to be nominated by ... WINDTALKERS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-14-2002)
One of the more intriguing true-life footnotes of World War II cloak-and-dagger is that the U.S. military used a code based on the Navajo language, on the theory (which turned out to be correct) that the dialect was so complicated and unlike anything else... THE AMERICAN ZONE
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 09-20-2002)
Now available in a trade paperback edition is L. Neil Smith's THE AMERICAN ZONE. Smith, a capable, even ingenious, writer pushes along the adventure in this standalone sequel to 1980's THE PROBABILITY BROACH. Back again is private investigator Win Bear wh... HAUNTED series premiere pics
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 09-24-2002)
UPN has released images from tonight's series premiere of the new genre thriller, HAUNTED.HAUNTED centers around Frank Taylor (Matthew Fox), a private investigator whose life is changed forever after a near-death experience. The experience leaves Taylor "... BUFFY premiere pics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 09-06-2002)
UPN has released the first episodic images for what may be BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's final season. Called "Lessons" it picks up after the final events of last season with Willow in England getting council from Giles, while Dawn gets back to school at "th... HAUNTED cast pictures
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 09-06-2002)
With a new season come new images from hopeful genre TV series. UPN has unleashed pics from its new ghost-hunter show, HAUNTED, which stars Matthew Fox (PARTY OF FIVE) as Frank, a private investigator who finds his cases lead to the supernatural because o... Why PLUTO NASH crashed
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-30-2002)
Columnist and onetime Paramount Pictures executive Peter Bart has done us all a service and fixed his considerable brain on why Eddie Murphy's latest, THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH, crashed and burned on take off at the box office. It made $2.2 million in ... Queen & Country Month at Oni Press
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 09-26-2002)
Oni Press has declared January to be Queen & Country Month, featuring Greg Rucka's creations in three releases.Coming up in January are:* The debut of the fourth story arc in QUEEN & COUNTRY #13, featuring the artwork of Jason Alexander, creator of EMPT... Mega-Watts Part Two
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 10-22-2002)
Actress Naomi Watts, best known for her turn in David Lynch's MULHOLLAND DRIVE, is now trying her hand at horror in the lead role of THE RING. Today we continue our talk with the actress.Part of Watts' preparation for doing THE RING was to view the origin... Island of Lost Metropolis
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-18-2003)
DVD has truly changed the landscape of home video, and this week’s mixed bag is a fine example. Major studio releases hit the shelves alongside direct-to-video nonsense, and even the dregs of Asian martial arts trash cinema are preserved in digital format... THE BOURNE IDENTITY
by KEVIN CANFIELD (Wed 02-12-2003)
Because they shared a screenwriting Oscar for 1997's GOOD WILL HUNTING, Matt Damon and his good friend and collaborator Ben Affleck will always be linked in the public's mind.Affleck, in the past couple of years, has ascended to mega-star status; he's sta... Gellar, Prinze hitched
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-14-2003)
ITV.com reports that BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star Sarah Michelle Gellar wed her longtime fiancé, Freddie Prinze Jr., last Sunday in Mexico.The couple's engagement had been announced in April of 2001. The wedding was a private affair.Questions? Comments? ... November 4 November 10: A CARRIE Redux
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-04-2002)
Hey, wanna see my impression of an NBC exec pitching the idea for the TV movie remake of CARRIE?NBC exec: "You know what would be perfect for November sweeps? A remake of CARRIE."President of NBC: "No! They're all going to laugh at you!"Thank you, you've ... Witched Out
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 08-26-2002)
At the end of WITCHBLADE's rookie season, audiences were left gasping for breath as they came to the incredible realization that all of the events that transpired over eleven episodes really didn't happen. At least that was what viewers were led to believ... What Lies Beneath Harrison Ford?
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-25-2002)
Harrison Ford, who happens to be one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the past 25 years, also happens to be the rare example of a star who is able to separate his business from his personal life. For example, while promoting his latest film, K-19: THE WI... Darabont Talks to CINESCAPE About INDY 4
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 06-10-2002)
It's been a long time coming, but INDIANA JONES 4 is finally moving forward and becoming a reality. After years of speculation of countless screenwriters rumored at tackling the next adventure of Harrison Ford's fedora wearing adventurer, the job has been... E3 2002: Rockstar
by James Stevenson (Wed 06-12-2002)
Even though Rockstar made major news by announcing GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY, its booth was far from spectacular this year. Nowhere to be found was the new VICE CITY, or MAX PAYNE 2, rather, the very soon to be released GRAND THEFT AUTO III for PC domin... E3 2002: LucasArts
by James Stevenson (Mon 06-10-2002)
One of the hottest booths at E3 isn't even a booth. A private meeting room on the upper level of the South Hall has a closed door with a small poster. The poster features many STAR WARS characters and ships, as well as other famous characters and reads "L... June 10 June 16: Shows You Should Be Watching
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 06-10-2002)
I hate summer reruns, but as Monty Python has taught me, I always look on the bright side of life.I try to use this time to check out some shows I didn't get to watch the first time around. I mean, my TiVo can only record so much. Poor little overworked t... RE-ANIMATOR: MILLENNIUM EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 05-31-2002)
Of Herbert West, who I first became aware of in Stuart Gordon's ingenious film RE-ANIMATOR and who subsequently became a major figure in my fan fiction, I can only see through the glassed-over eyes of my romantic soul, though the panes of those windows ar... Report Card The Steven Spielberg Interview
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 07-02-2002)
If there's a director today who can be perceived as being larger than life, it's Steven Spielberg. Considering the long list of film classics like JAWS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, E.T., SCHINDLER'S LIST and SAVING PRIVATE... Graeme's In The Mist
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-17-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Addressing an audience of musicians, songwriters, and composers at the 4th annual Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film & TV Music Conference in Beverly Hills this week, film composer Graeme Revell noted that one of his challen... QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-19-2002)
In November, Oni Press and writer Greg Rucka will debut the first QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off series, QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED. This three issue mini-series takes place two decades prior to the regular series, and focuses on Director of Operations Paul... JULIET OF THE SPIRITS (GIULIETTA DEGLI SPIRITI)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 07-15-2002)
I’ve never read up on the Fellinis’ private life, but one thing’s for sure: on screen, Federico Fellini really liked to smack the crap out of the characters his wife, the uber-talented Giulietta Masina, portrayed. Was this some sort of wishful desire? One... Jim Lee sketchbook
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-28-2002)
DC Comics had announced an incentive for retailers ordering GEN13 #1, 21 DOWN #1 and THE RESISTANCE #1. For every combined total of 40 copies ordered of the three titles, retailers will receive a bonus: a copy of a new JIM LEE SKETCHBOOK. This 16-page, c... THOR #50
by Tony Whitt (Tue 06-18-2002)
Seems like every hero is destined to develop a God complex eventually. First Hal Jordan becomes Parallax over in the DCU. Then his successor Kyle Raynor has a brief flirtation with godhood before giving it up. In the Marvel Universe, the Defenders turned ... Klaatu Barada Nikto Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-19-2003)
This Week's RecommendationComposer Michelle DiBucci
Michelle DiBucci's ambient New Age-ish score for Larry Fessenden's horror film, WENDIGO
© 2003 Pacific Time Records
has emphasized the Native American aspects of Larry Fessenden's eerie horr... Whirlwind Mask vs. Kung Fu Manchu
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 02-26-2003)
Just curious – I wonder how many people watch DVDs on a video game system? I first watched DVDs on my computer, but always considered that a compromise until I could afford to buy a ‘real’ DVD player. Nowadays you can probably buy coffee makers that play ... TOMORROW creators creating TUT
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-15-2003)
With post-production on their upcoming science fiction thriller THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW in full swing, director Roland Emmerich (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and producer Mark Gordon (SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) are collaborating again on a historical adventure/romance pict... VERONICA GUERIN
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-17-2003)
In 1996, Dublin journalist Veronica Guerin was shot to death in her car at a traffic intersection. Guerin had spent the past several years of her career writing about the city's substantial heroin problem, both the effects kids under 14 dying of overdose... Cannon, Ashmore and fast cars
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-20-2003)
X2's Mister Bobby Drake himself, a.k.a. Iceman (better known as actor Shawn Ashmore in real life) will star with DRUMLINE's Nick Cannon in the thriller THE UNDERCLASSMAN. Cannon (who also came up with the story idea), playing a young detective with a baby... Fletch One
by Coming Attractions (Wed 08-13-2003)
Genre:Comedy/Mystery.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:View Askew.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Kevin Smith (Screenwriter, Director); based upon the character from the Fletch series of books by Gregory McDonald.P... T3 and TB3
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-17-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSMarco Beltrami's venture into cyberwars in TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES has been released by Varese Sarabande (302 066 481 2) and the result is a pleasing mix of the mechanistic synth rhythms composed by Brad Fiedel that d... THE SINGING DETECTIVE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-24-2003)
To use a term from an era when there were other movies that felt a bit like this one, THE SINGING DETECTIVE is trippy. Based on an enormously acclaimed TV miniseries that originally ran on the BBC in 1984 and on PBS shortly thereafter, DETECTIVE goes in a... Where's that clown fish?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-04-2003)
This week I found in my mailbox a new issue of Alternative Cinema, the house organ of the EI Cinema label that covers independent low-budget filmmaking (highlighted by articles on their own releases). The issue reminds me that EI has been around for ten y... SUPERMAN/THUNDERCATS
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-25-2003)
A mysterious woman named Lantana Lin apparates into Mumm-Ra's private chambers offering a means to get the twin to the Eye of Thundera. She helps him to create a gateway between Thundera and the world where the gemstone resides: a planet called Earth, in ... First Olympics, The
by Coming Attractions (Mon 11-17-2003)
Genre:Action/Historical/Sports.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Robert Rodat (Screenwriter); Mark Gordon (Producer).Premise:In ancient Greece, an Athenian soldier is selecte... PATRIOT scribe to visit THE FIRST OLYMPICS
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-17-2003)
Screenwriter Robert Rodat (THE PATRIOT, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) will write the screenplay for THE FIRST OLYMPICS. With ancient Greek and Roman history fast becoming the rage in Hollywood development circles, Columbia Pictures felt left out and wanted to jump... DEUCE BIGELOW director takes a fairy tale job
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
DEUCE BIGELOW: MALE GIGOLO helmer Mike Mitchell will direct the fantasy/comedy THE FRAUD PRINCE for Warner Bros. Written by Dan Forman and Paul Foley, PRINCE is an interesting spin on the old concept of princesses, handsome princes and make-believe kingdo... ILLIUM
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-14-2003)
The old adage says "jack of all trades, master of none"; but Simmons proves that wrong. Simmons is a jack of all trades-- having written across many genres, including horror, adventure and crime-- but he is an undisputed master of epic science fiction.He ... MR. S
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 06-16-2003)
The reason legendary Hollywood producer Sam Spiegel was able to sell his films (like THE AFRICAN QUEEN and ON THE WATERFRONT) so well was because he was always surrounded by a bevy of beautiful girls that he would gratefully dispatch for recreation to pot... WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 04-18-2003)
Gary K. Wolf's novel WHO CENSORED ROGER RABBIT? imagined a world in which comic strip characters were real, and simply acted as models posing for photographed strips. Director Robert Zemeckis and company ran with the idea in this 1988 feature film (geez, ... Eastwood eyes first man on moon
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-12-2003)
That's one small step for Hollywood and one giant leap for Clint Eastwood's career. Jokes aside, it's reported in today's Variety that Clint Eastwood has purchased the film rights to the forthcoming authorized biography book "First Man: A Life of Neil A.... RISING STARS: BRIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Fri 03-14-2003)
As surprising as it is to see someone other than J. Michael Straczynski writing about one of the Specials, which Special and what time period in his life Fiona Kai Avery has chosen to write about is equally surprising. But the real surprise will be findin... THE ALAMO's Davy Crockett Shows Up
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-07-2003)
USA Today has published the first photo of actor Billy Bob Thornton as legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett in THE ALAMO. The Disney movie is in the middle of its production, filming outside Austin, Texas. Also starring in the picture are Dennis Quaid a... THE ART OF ACTION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 04-24-2003)
While 1990’s THE DEADLIEST ART was a fine compilation of great fight scenes (many from films that had yet to be released in the United States), this documentary, first broadcast on the Encore cable networks, goes a lot deeper. Jedi Knight Samuel L. Jackso... KOREAN CINEMA: THE NEW HONG KONG
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 04-22-2003)
The subtitle of the new book KOREAN CINEMA: THE NEW HONG KONG is "A Guidebook for the Latest Korean New Wave". Well, being the typical ethnocentric American that I am, I have to shamefully admit that I wasn't aware of any Korean New Wave... let alone a re... MACABRE set up at MGM
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-11-2003)
Here's some proof that writing comic books can make you decent money: MGM has ponied up somewhere in the mid-six figures for the rights to Steve Niles new comic book mini-series CRIMINAL MACABRE. If the movie gets greenlit Niles stands to make more than a...