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Hikaru no Go Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-28-2005)

What They SayWith a two-tone hairstyle and a streak of immaturity, Hikaru Shindo finds an old Go board with a hidden surprise - trapped within the Go Board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master! In the blink of an eye, Sai becomes part of ...

Marine A Go-Go
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-12-2005)

What They SayOne of the most outrageous hentai series ever, MARIN A GO-GO! Gleefully lampoons anime hits like SAILOR MOON, POKEMON, and KIKAIDER in a riotous send-up that involves a doctor trying to obtain \"\"samples\"\" from 100 men. Will Marin be able ...

DST and Action Figure Xpress Go Native with Shanna
by News Editor (Fri 03-17-2006)

Diamond Select Toys and internet-retailer Action Figure Xpress are have announced their latest collaborative endeavor features Marvel's ferocious female, Shanna the She-Devil. The exclusive resin bust will be available through Action Figure Xpress' websi...


Goblins a Go-Go, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-27-2002)

You knew I couldn't leave well enough alone, didn't you? Sure, the first installment of this article didn't say "Part 1," and sure I threw away my only reference to the Hobgoblin by saying that the lineage of that Spider-villain spin-off was "a convoluted...

Figure 17 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)

What They SayHikaru is not feeling well after her last battle with the Magure. Tsubasa is moving away to Tokyo. She will miss her friends, but things will be all right because she\'ll be with Hikaru. Yet something seems to be wrong with Hikaru. She decide...

Figure 17 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-02-2004)

What They SayAn alien police agent named Oldeena arrives on the scene, but with all her training, she still runs into trouble with the ferocious Maguar. Now the task falls upon Tsubasa and Hikaru and their ability to form into the fighting bio-android Fig...

Figure Contest Update (Fri 05-25-2007)

It\'s Friday and that means our first AAA Anime sponsored figure contest has ended. Congratulations go out to John Maxwell who has picked up a shiny new figure this morning! We\'ve got things set to roll over into the next contest which is a collection of...


Figure Contest Update (Fri 06-08-2007)

It\'s Friday once more which means the figure contests are rolling over. Congratulations go out to Jaymes Wilkerson this morning who scored the two Shining Force figures supplied to us from AAA Anime. With the close of that contest it means it\'s time to ...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-08-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi/Obata Takeshi Translated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SayDIVINE ILLUSIONS Another tournaments underway. Three members of the cutthroat Kaio Go Club face three members of the budding Haze Go Club. As tensions...

GO GIRL #4
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 08-26-2001)

Some comic book fans may recall that Trina Robbins once wrote herself into the pop culture history books by designing the original costume for Vampirella. Now she's teamed with Anne Timmons to present a charming new series focusing on a teen superheroine ...

Figure 17 Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)

What They SayThe events of today from this point on will cause the bond between the two girls to grow ever stronger, but little do the girls know that something strange is happening to Hikaru...The Review!Reeling from the events of the last volume, the gi...


Figure 17 Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 07-21-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story: Genco-OlmArt: Guy NakahiraTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayTsubasa lived a normal (though lonely) life until she discovered the alien exoskeleton Figure 17. In this volume, Tsubasa and three friends t...

Figure 17 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-27-2004)

What They SayTsubasa is to be cast as one of the leads in the school play. She doesn\'t have the confidence, and begins to wish that she were more like her alien clone Hikaru. Elsewhere, D.D. discovers the purpose behind the strange energy being release...

Winner: 'Planet Terror' Cherry Action Figure
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-22-2007)

Updated October 22nd Congratulations to weblynx! The gun leg and the rest of the figure are all yours! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a valid wo...

"V for Vendetta 7" Action Figure"
by Carlos Mejia (Thu 01-18-2007)

Based originally on the penned Alan Moore classic V For Vendetta comic book, from Vertigo comics and released in the in the early 1980s, the book spawned a film in 2006 with the same title. The main character of the story, V makes his action figure de...


WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 10-05-2001)

Made for television movies have always seemed, well, made for television. WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD is no exception, dishing out the lackluster special effects, lukewarm acting, ho-hum story, and flat visuals one expects from these types of offerings. Blame...

Aquaman Deluxe Collector Figure
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)

DC Direct has announced their 13" Aquaman Deluxe Collector Figure, which will go on sale December 6th.The 1:6 scale figure comes with a trident and display stand. It is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. The figure will be priced ...

LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE Collector Figure
by News Editor (Fri 11-18-2005)

DC Direct announced this week the LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE Collector Figure, which will go on sale July 26, 2006. The figure of Lex is a realistically proportioned, 1/6-scale figure. This deluxe collector figure includes a ray gun and a display stand. It wil...

Mach Go Go Go DVD-BOX 1st Leg (-)

What They SayThe Review!It\'s Speed Racer! This box set covers the first half of the Maha Go Go Go series (Episodes #1 - 24). Episodes are placed evenly with 4 DVD\'s containing 6 episodes each. There are no extras aside from the collector\'s telephone ca...


Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-03-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuo YoshidaTranslated by:Joyce AurinoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayCelebrate Speed Racer\'s 40th anniversary with this two-volume hardcover collector\'s set. Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged versi...

Figure 17 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-01-2004)

What They Sayt has been some time since the last battle and Tsubasa is feeling down. To take her mind off such things, she goes hiking with friends where she reveals a secret she has kept from Hikaru - her feelings for a boy! Meanwhile, DD and Ordina pr...

Catwoman Action Figure
by News Editor (Mon 12-11-2006)

DC Direct has announced they will be releasing a Catwoman figure. It will be the first female & newest addition to their line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures. This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically...

Action Figure Review: Universal Monsters Dioramas
by Tim Janson (Tue 08-05-2008)

No toy/collectible company has been at the forefront of keeping the legacy of Universal Studios’ classic monsters alive more than Sideshow collectibles with the wide range of figures, bobble heads, busts, and statues. Their two latest offerings...


CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 3: Batman Action Figure
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)

DC Direct has released an image of the upcoming CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 3: Batman Action Figure.This 6 1/2 inch action figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base and is packaged in a 4-color blister.Th...

Tobey Maguire: Action Figure
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 04-24-2007)

When Tobey Maguire was a kid he never thought he would grow up to be an action figure, but tell that to the children clamoring to take their picture with Spider-Man right before this interview. In the latest and quite possibly the greatest Spider-Man fi...

Toy Maniac: Open the Exclusive Figure?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-03-2008)

Several weeks ago I attended a baseball game and was handed a limited edition bobble head figurine as I entered the gate. Everyone in attendance was guaranteed a bobble head that night and the attendance was well over 45,000. Many people collect bobble he...

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Exclusive Comic Con Figure Announced
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-12-2006)

Majestic Studios announced that a giant 13.5 inch Battle Damaged Cylon Centurion from the Battlestar Galactica TV series will be sold at the 2006 Comic Con."This will not be just a repaint of our regular version Cylon," says Majestic CEO Rick Phares. "It ...


Scarface 18" Action Figure with Sound
by News Editor (Wed 05-09-2007)

NECA will soon be releasing the totally redesigned and resculpted Scarface 18" Action Figure with Sound. The Tony Montana figure will be wearing his trademark white, pinstriped, three-piece suit and carrying a pistol. The figure will also ...

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 2: BATMAN Action Figure
by News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)

On March 26, 2008, DC Direct's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 2: BATMAN Action Figure will go on sale. Based on the ongoing series written by The New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer, with art by Ed Benes, the figure stands at 6.75&qu...

AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)

On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m...

Panda-Z Vol. #1 (also w/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-31-2005)

What They SayRemember Speed Racer? How ‘bout Hello Kitty and your favorite 80s giant robots? Well, lets throw all these in a pot, stir well, and what do you get? Panda-Z!! Panda-Z follows the hilarious misadventures of Pan-Taron and his giant robo...


Appleseed (also Special Edition / also SE w/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-06-2005)

What They SayEarth\'s last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city\'s population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity\'s last survivors enjoy an idyllic pe...

AME-COMI: BATGIRL PVC FIGURE
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)

DC Direct has released an image and info on their upcoming AME-COMI Girls PVC Statue line. Here is a look at the BATGIRL PVC STATUE. The figure is a limited-edition, hand-painted PVC statue and is 9" tall. This will be non-articulate ...

Winner: Doctor Strange Action Figure
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-21-2007)

Updated August 21st Congratulations to andrewj No joke! You won the action figure (and the arm). NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a valid working ...

SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)

...e sewer.’ Go figure. The whole movie takes place in darkness; can’t we see this fight in the light of day of Metropolis? What do you want to bring him down in the muck for? Plus, then we have to cut above to see what’s going on, but he still wanted the...


GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: MANHUNTER ROBOT Action Figure
by News Editor (Tue 12-20-2005)

DC Direct has announced the release date for the GREEN LANTERN: SERIES 2: MANHUNTER ROBOT Action Figure. The deadly Manhunter Robots threaten to cut short Hal Jordan's return as quickly as possible.The action figure features a Power Battery accessory, mu...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 02-25-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi / Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SayTHE INSEI EXAM From the beginning, Go has been just fun and games for Hikaru. But now that Akira has turned pro, it's going to take everything in Hi...

Scrapped Princess Vol. #2 (also w/Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-01-2005)

What They SayThe journey continues as they successfully evade the forces of Mauser. But a bounty on Pacifica’s head is now set and a bounty hunter aims to collect using poison to end her life. Raquel and Leo must now set out on a dangerous journey ...

Stardate 008.14: You Can't Go Home Again
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-14-2000)

Ken Biller had a busy week chatting with online sites about what we can expect on Voyager this season. Scifi.com, the official Trek site at startrek.com, and Fandom`s own Anna Kaplan all posted interviews with Voyager`s current exec. Like Rick Berman, Bil...


Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)

... zombies (go figure), and the first issue featuring art by Tommy Castillo and Rodney Ramos and cover art by Bernie Wrightson will be out October 20th. COMICSCAPE may (I repeat, may) be running an interview with the man himself sometime in the next two ...

Contest: Nagato Yuki Swimsuit Figure
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2008)

Through the kind generosity of AAAanime, we've got a bunch of figures to give away to readers here! What better way to kick off a few months worth of contests of anime figures than by starting with the lovely Nagato Yuki in her swimsuit as sculpted by Tan...

MONSTER A - GO GO! / PSYCHED BY THE 4D WITCH
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 08-21-2002)

Shake that vodka martini, break out the anchovy olives, grab yourself a cocktail napkin and seat yourself down for two of the most delectably demented motion pictures ever made. MONSTER A – GO GO! and PSYCHED BY THE 4D WITCH are so out of this world man, ...

"Elseworlds Series 3"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 04-03-2007)

Here it is, the review you’ve been waiting for; Elseworlds Series 3.  The Elseworlds is an excellent series of figures that depicts the characters from some of the more popular Elseworlds stories including Red Sun, Kingdom Come, Gotham by G...


R.O.D. the TV Vol. #7 (w/box & action figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-15-2005)

What They SayThe End? Despite the success of the global brainwashing, Mr. Carpenter\'s plan to restore Great Britain to its position as the dominant world power remains incomplete. To execute the final stages, he takes his prisoners back to the British L...

Comicscape - October 27, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-27-2004)

...LA comic go figure!) He can be reached here, should you feel the need to do so. That first review of Kurt's appears in our section this week, and I'm very pleased to have him on board. Make him feel welcome, folks!Now, on to more good stuff...It's no...

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...

SUPERMAN THROUGH THE AGES Action Figure Gift Set
by News Editor (Thu 12-15-2005)

An image and information for the SUPERMAN THROUGH THE AGES Action Figure Gift Set has been released by DC Direct. The set consists of four different 6" scale versions of Superman, including the Jim Lee Superman, John Byrne Superman, First Appearance Super...


SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: BATMAN Action Figure
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)

DC Direct is posted an image of the upcoming Batman action figure based on SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL. In the series, Batman accompanies Superman on a mission to Apokolips and battles Darkseid for the life of the new Supergirl. Th...

Armitage III: Dual Matrix (Special Edition w/ltd edition lunchbox/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)

What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth....

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 12-19-2006)

... – go figure. This time out, he deals with a new kind of zombie – one started by a magnetic pulse coming from the use of cell phones. Think a modern-day THE STAND as a group of “non-cell phone users” try to survive the zombi...

Gunsmith Cats
by Scott Hughes (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!This is my first ever published review. Due to a mistake from the local video store, I bought this series early. Anyway, let's get to business. Gunsmith Cats is now one of my top three favorite anime series of all time. I really like this serie...


Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)

...doggies!” Go Figure is our weekly Toys and Action Figure column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

Scrapped Princess Vol. #5 (also w/Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-27-2005)

What They SayBecause of Pacifica\'s amnesia, when Raquel finds her she explains who she really is. A military offical spots her and she is forced to flee before being reunited with her siblings. Raquel and Shannon continue to search for her unaware that s...

ELSEWORLDS: SERIES 2: RED SON: BATMAN Action Figure
by News Editor (Wed 12-14-2005)

DC Direct will be putting out a RED SON: BATMAN action figure.The figure will feature character dedicated accessories, multiple points of articulation, and a display base. It will come packaged in a four-color blister and stand approximately 6" high.It wi...

MOVIE MANIACS V
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 11-14-2002)

McFarlane Toys has released the fifth series of their ever-popular MOVIE MANIACS action figure line, but damned if it isn't hard to believe it's been five years! Five years since we were first treated to this group of toys that truly set McFarlane apart f...


Yugo the Negotiator Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)

...consumer. Go figure. Regardless of price, Yugo the Negotiator is worth the admission if you\'re into dialogue driven adventures. Get rid of the idea of things like Samuel L. Jackson from the movie The Negotiator. We\'re introduced to Yugo, a quiet but...

Patriot Games
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-04-2002)

...t a rush! Go Figure is our weekly Toys and Action Figure column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

We Want You!
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-29-2007)

From comic books, cartoons, TV shows, films, and rock stars—nearly everything has been made into an action figure. But what about the licenses that have yet been given their justice and made into an action figure? This at week, we take a look at ...

Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)

Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real...


Ronin Warriors Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-29-2002)

...together. Go figure, using common sense of an evil doer! Naaza opts to go after Shin of the Torrents and has a rather cunning plan for it. Using the materials available to him, he essentially builds a robotic evil version of Shin’s armor, and set...

Patlabor: New Files Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

...u have to go figure it out yourself. It\'s rare for a show today to do that and that only adds to the appeal. These episodes are given over to pushing the story as much as possible and it\'s engaging for all four of them. Fans of the original series wi...

Being a Brief Discussion with Liam O'Brien About Koi Kaze
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-18-2006)

Interviewer: Way Jeng Interviewer (I): Today I'm talking with Liam O'Brien, voice actor in and ADR director of Koi Kaze. Let's start at the very beginning. Any discussion about Koi Kaze has to involve its central theme, incest. A lot of fans are undoubte...

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Malcolm McDowell at the American Cinematheque
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)

On Thursday, June 21, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque kicked off its four-day series, "Outside Looking In: A Tribute to Malcolm McDowell," with a Thirtieth Anniversary screening of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of the actor's most memorable and controversi...


'FF2': Inside the production office with Ralph Winter
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-30-2007)

In this installment of Comics2Film's continuing coverage of the visit to Vancouver and the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we move from the studio and our brush with the Fantasticar, to the inner offices of the production. We are w...

TWO-FACE 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Action Figure
by News Editor (Thu 01-19-2006)

The TWO-FACE 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Action Figure from DC Direct will released on September 27, 2006.As the newest edition to DC Direct's realistically proportioned 1:6 scale figures, the former D.A. and criminal mastermind comes alive. This deluxe c...

Tenjho Tenge Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-04-2005)

...doesn\'t. Go figure. The back cover has an interesting looking layout to it with some sort of concrete style wall with various sections to hold the summaries, shots from the show and the production information. The technical information is listed all o...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-03-2006)

What They SaySpurred on by the arrogant Tetsuo and the nervous Kimihiro, Hikaru is pulled into the new and exciting world of Go Tournaments. The only problem is Hikaru isn\'t even old enough to play! As if the pressure of getting caught and playing in th...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-21-2006)

What They SayNow that Hikaru is full-fledged student at Haze Middle School, he\'s ready to join the Go Club and enter tournaments. Unfortunately, his team is one player short. Can he convince Yuki Mitani, a fellow classmate, to give up scamming players at...

Comicscape - March 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-24-2004)

...ume. And, go figure, he was the director. Wow... even more reasons why it sucked." As they say down here in Louisiana, X, "true dat!" I do wonder, though, which Cap movie this was - was it the direct-to-video version mentioned above, or was it that rea...

'FF2': Tim Story Rises to the Sequel Challenge
by Chris Brown (Fri 06-01-2007)

I left you last time just as Ralph Winters opened the floor to some questions. And, curious as reporters can be, we launched right into it with Tim Story, who was ready for all of our questions. Well, most of our questions ... any and all questions abou...

Scrapped Princess Vol. #3 (also w/Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-12-2005)

What They SayPacifica and her siblings are captured by Senes, the Beast Princess! As Senes and her troops explain the true history of humanity, the Peacemakers attack! It’s now up to Pacifica to give them the power to fight back!The Review!It took h...


Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-05-2002)

...d family, go figure) and the stage is set for Sakura to head out of country. But there\'s still a darker side to things working here as Sakura has been having dreams of being in a room full of water with a mysterious woman whose trying to control her. ...

Comicscape - December 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-29-2004)

... Osborne, go figure in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #515 ($2.25)Take a long (and longing) look at the way the Avengers used to be in AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #4 (Of 8, $3.50).BATGIRL and Robin finally finished their batty hijinks together in issue #59...

Scrapped Princess Vol. #4 (also w/Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-24-2005)

What They SayPacifica and her siblings are determined to return to Leinwan to prevent the loss of any more lives. The Generals fear an invasion and launch an offensive spell. When the dust settles, Pacifica has been separated from the others and her her m...

Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)

...violence (go figure); there are so many revelations in LUCIFER #50 that it's what the Brits would call a "bumper volume" for $3.50; there's SEAGUY #1 (Of 3), which you should buy simply because it looks cool; and then, if you're still into trades, ther...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-26-2006)

What They SayWith another tournament between Haze and Kaio in the books, Hikaru continues to strengthen his game against his fellow teammates. But when Hikaru stumbles onto Internet Go, he gives Sai a whole new outlet for channeling his love for the game ...

Comicscape - February 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-04-2004)

...be found. Go figure. Judging by the name, though, I'd say that one collects the latest Mark Waid storyline, wouldn't you? Let me know - if you can find it, that is.On top of that, Mark Waid's still working for the other company (and still screwing with...

Scrapped Princess Vol. #1 (also w/ Artbox + Limited Edition Figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-15-2005)

What They SayPacifica Cassul is known as the \"Scrapped Princess.\" According to prophecy, she is the poison that will destroy the world on her 16th birthday. In order to avoid being killed, she must secretly wander the lands along with her two siblings w...

CASTLES AND CATAPULTS
by Troy Roberts (Thu 05-08-2003)

... battles. Go figure. Also, the game has online support, but for one, I don't think you'd want to play this online, and second of all, convincing a friend to buy this might be a bit hard.There is no point in sweetening this up, CASTLES AND CATAPULTS is ...


Dragonball Z Movie #2: The World's Strongest
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-24-2003)

... 3rd one? Go figure, but hey, who cares, it\'s Dragonball Z! The second movie installment of the classic DBZ makes its debut, and I have to say, it\'s my favorite of the three. I\'ve hard a fairly difficult time so far in getting into DBZ, mostly beca...

TOKYOPOP New Manga Licenses (Mon 07-18-2005)

...hat here. Go figure that they actually talked about some new licenses. While I haven\'t seen a full list or been given one by TOKYOPOP, we\'ve learned of at least these two licenses: Shonan Junai GumiHatenko Yugi (to be renamed Dazzle)According, most l...

EVERYONE IS KUNG FU FIGHTING
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-24-2004)

... and one. Go figure! Look for trailers for all three, plus one for the upcoming Episode four, elsewhere on the DVD.The feature takes all of the shorts’ end titles and moves them to the end. Some of these play over the traditional "ouch-takes", showing ...

Toy Maniac: The Necessity Syndrome
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-17-2008)

Every once in a while we discover something that just won’t let us alone. Whether it is a TV show, comic book or movie, there is something that becomes a necessity in us to capture that same feeling we had when we discovered it. Often, many of us tu...


Battle Athletes Victory Vol. #6
by Mike (Wed 02-06-2002)

...hi ones. Go figure. This is my overall favorite DVD packaging. The menu is very similar to last time, only with different art. I think that the art on the menu, like the cover art, is a lot nicer to look at than last time for some reason. It's sti...

PANDA! GO PANDA!
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Tue 12-05-2000)

Panda! Go Panda!, an early work by the acclaimed team of Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke) and Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies), was recently dropped into the DVD market without fanfare of any kind, but anime fans should rejoice with its release. C...

Shopping Bag: New Limited Edition Hits Before HELLBOY II
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-01-2008)

Starting next week Warner Brothers will have a plethora of superhero DVD tie-in titles to coincide with The Dark Knight. Yet, this week Anchor Bay is releasing the best DVD tie-in of the month. This hero isn’t a rich business man and he doesn’...

Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)

Interviewer: Way Jeng Recorded: Kamikazecon '05 From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released...


URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT - Director John Ottman Video
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-21-2000)

The slasher film sub-genre received a shot in the arm with the blockbuster success of Scream a few years ago. Since then, numerous sequels, follow-ups, and imitators have emerged; only the first sequel really matched the box office of the original, but by...

UK DVD Review: Rune Soldier (Mon 11-22-2004)

Dani Moure\'s checking in with another UK review (though the lad is currently bouncing around America, go figure), this time with a look at the 09/20/2004 release of Rune Soldier Vol. #2 (of 6) from ADV Films UK.

Bay says 'Transformers' sets download record (Thu 01-18-2007)

...t as men. Go figure. Vote to keep Die Hard July 4th!!!!" More..

Transformers Movie Test Screenings Receive High Scores (Sat 04-28-2007)

Director Michael Bay has posted regarding the recent Test Screenings of his latest movie "Transformers" and had this to say: "We had two screenings tonight 850 people. Highest test scores in my career. Blew Armageddon away which was a 92. Go figure." ...


Adult DVD Review: Marine A Go Go (Tue 04-12-2005)

Getting our adult pile cleaned out before more comes in later this week, we\'ve got a look at the 02/22/2005 release of Marine A Go Go from Kitty Media.

Hikaru no Go Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-08-2006)

What They SayWith Hikaru\'s help, the ghost of Go master Sai has become the sensation of the Internet Go world. Players from all over the world are itching to know the identity of the player who never loses and displays an almost superhuman ability. But r...

Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #6
by Edmund Lee (Wed 02-06-2002)

...Priss, to go figure out a way to get to the satellite before Galatea. Add a few bits of loving moments between Priss and Leon, the funniest looking face Nene ever has, and an exciting chase to get on the Skyhook, everything is now all set for the final...

Takashi Miike Box Set!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-23-2003)

...and toys. Go figure. Available in a standard edition, plus a 2-disc special edition with commentrak, deleted scenes, featurettes, shorts, trailers and more.(O)     BLACK SCORPION: The TV Series (New Concorde) 22 episodes on a 6-disc...


Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)

...xes were, go figure. With as many mechanical noises as there are in mecha manga, this story would have benefited greatly by having the SFX translated. I believe the lack of SFX translations for this particular title prevented me from really being pul...

JLA: DESTINY #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 06-20-2002)

... Batman - go figure. Instead, the JLA has been set up by millionaire Thomas Wayne, who lost his wife and child to a gunman one night several years ago. In the beginning he recruited former detective William Cole to head up the team as Midnight, but rec...

NEED FOR SPEED: HOT PURSUIT 2
by Troy Roberts (Mon 11-18-2002)

... 100 mph. Go figure. As bad as the backgrounds look, nothing compares to the cut-scene when you get caught by the police. The character models for this scene are atrocious, and the animation is even worse. This shouldn't have been included. HOT PURSUIT...

Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol. #1
by David Owens (Thu 02-07-2002)

...mber-one, go figure), because Ceres seems to be somewhat darker than Fushigi Yuugi was. Most people should be able to agree with that after just the first disc; if not, feel free to BakaHammer me if you see me, but I'm guessing that people who don't pi...


Newly reviewed (Tue 04-29-2003)

Moving right along, we\'ve taken a look and done something of a digest review of Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #10: The Evil Dr. Ichigaki, a show that my three year old was very eager to see more of last night. Go figure.

MOVIE MANIACS III from McFarlane Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-22-2000)

C`mon, who can resist having the ugliest, most disgusting movie monsters in history sitting on their shelves. No, I`m not talking about the cast of A Chorus Line, but McFarlane Toys` MOVIE MANIACS series! Yep, after starting the first Movie Maniacs series...

Speaking with the Sandman: Neil Gaiman
by Steve Fritz (Fri 10-20-2000)

Neil Gaiman is hardly suffering from a lack of work. 'No,' he concurs. 'If anything, I've got too many things going on, and I have a bunch of people very mad at me right now.' For the record, here's an abbreviated list of Gaiman projects between now and s...

SUPERMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY Statue
by News Editor (Tue 02-21-2006)

DC Direct has announced their upcoming SUPERMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY Statue.The figure is the "most realistic and classic representation" of the Man of Steel ever produced. At 1:4 scale, this museum quality mixed-media figure is composed of resin, met...


Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)

Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such...

Hero Worship
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 12-12-2002)

.... Woo hoo!Go Figure is our monthly Toys and Action Figure column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

Hikaru no Go Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-04-2007)

What They SayHikaru kicks off the pro test with six straight wins, but whether he can keep up his streak is the question when he faces his friends and fellow insei in head-to-head battles like none he\'s seen before! And one of the top contenders, Ochi, i...

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)

For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an...


Temptation
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-06-2005)

...sell sex? Go figure. Beyond that issue this is a decent looking cover with Miku in her catgirl outfit while in flame-like images behind here there are filtered shots of other characters that are used throughout the shows. The back cover has a few shots...

Legend of the Mystical Ninja Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-19-2004)

... hotness. Go figure. Goemon\'s certainly not going to be everyone\'s cup of tea, but for those that do get into it, it\'ll have a really solid cultish appeal.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Cast interviews,Commentar...

Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)

Interviewer: Way Jeng If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w...

TOY MANIAC- Holiday Toy Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 12-04-2008)

  My fellow Maniacs, the gift giving season is upon us. The hardest part, for many of my friends and me is to find something that is affordable and fun. Many of us tell friends and family that we want movies. That makes it easy to get us gifts, righ...


Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-30-2006)

What They Say(Includes Episodes 21, 22, & Bonus Episode 1)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!Bringing things almost full c...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-01-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi/Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SaySTART Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identity. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that H...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-01-2007)

What They SayHikaru resolves to catch up to his rival, the Go prodigy Akira Toya. With that goal in mind, he decides to take the insei test, the first step toward turning pro. But that decision puts him at odds with his friends in the Go club, and he must...

X-MEN: David Hayter - Part II
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-10-2000)

Making films is an organic process. Particularly if you work with a director like Bryan Singer, who constantly refines scenes until the day they`re shot. And while it`s normal for scripts to be revised numerous times, the X-Men feature film went through n...


J.K. Rowling LitCrit
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-13-2000)

... Kerouac. Go figure. I`m going to Borders. Visit our Horror Fandomain!And the Winner Is! A couple of weeks ago I dared the Fandom readers to find me a fantasy novel that I could stomach. One reader suggested any of Terry Pratchett`s Discworld novels. S...

Midori Days Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-18-2005)

What They SayBeware aggressive women! Seiji\'s beset on all sides by assertive females! Shiori wants to live with him because her father is remarrying. Ayase is trying to ask him out, but he\'s too dense to notice. His crazy sister Rin is trying to toy wi...

GO! COMI ANNOUNCES ANIME EXPO 2007 SCHEDULE (Mon 06-25-2007)

LOS ANGELES " Manga publisher Go! Comi has announced its schedule of events at Anime Expo 2007 in Long Beach. Go! Comi will be exhibiting at booth #1222 in the dealer's room from Friday June 29th through Monday July 2nd. Drop by for free posters, b...

KILL ME LATER
by Pamela Harland (Sun 09-16-2001)

...e places go figure. To say anymore is pointless, you can see where this is going. They become smitten with each other and well ... save each other from their sad and dysfunctional lives.When your film can only work if you make the characters in it stu...


Action Figure Line Review: Spawn Age of Pharaohs
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-28-2008)

When it comes to action figures, there’s little doubt that Batman leads the way in terms of the most lines…most figures produced for a single character. But probably not lagging to far behind is McFarlane Toys’ Spawn. Debuting...

5 Almost-Great Sci-Fi Films Worth a Second Look
by Joey Campbell (Thu 05-15-2008)

...an pilot (go figure) stranded on a desolate planet with a Drac—humanity’s greatest alien nemesis—played by Lou Gossett Jr. The hated rivals must learn to work together to overcome primordial terrain, ferocious meteor showers and bizar...

DVD Shopping Bag: Behind the Mania Curtain
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-09-2008)

...exposure. Go figure. Some companies are almost stingy with their titles. I had to almost beg for some titles. Most of the studios, however, are great. I mention this because it has really shaped the way I look at movies. Who would have thought that a d...

Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)

OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t...


NYCC 2006: Interview with Dallas Middaugh
by Ed Chavez (Mon 03-06-2006)

Ed Chavez: Well, thanks for joining me today, Dallas. I have to say, at least for Anime on DVD and for my own podcast, Mangacast, it’s just been the general consensus that, over the past year, Del Rey has basically been the best publisher for, rea...

Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)

Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei...

Samus is back
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-19-2002)

Wow folks, I just checked my watch, and I realized it's seven minutes past when I usually need to have my Gamers' Thumb up for the week. It's not often a game can make me forget all responsibilities, and just force me to sit and play for over 4 hours stra...

FARSCAPE'S John Crichton: Ben Browder
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 07-03-2000)

Ben Browder, on his way to his last, official second-season shooting day for the series Farscape is feeling, well, sad. Fans in the United States have only seen eight episodes of the second season so far, and the show has been picked up for a third. Still...


Sideshow Toy
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-10-2002)

Making noise is what sideshows do best. Sure they’ve also got their fair share of freaks and carnival barkers, but that’s why people love ’em. And the same holds true for the collector-friendly toy company Sideshow Toy. No, the people working there aren’t...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-24-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi / Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayPracticing at Go salons is turning out to be more fun than Hikaru thought. But at one salon he meets his match in Suyong Hong, a sullen ...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-25-2007)

What They SayAs the pro test reaches its climax, the weaker players are left behind and the battles between the top contenders begin. While Isumi struggles to recover from his losing streak, Waya faces pressure from his sensei to keep winning and make pro...

To Heart Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-03-2008)

A series of small heartwarming tales about teenagers and their mild love lives is given a solidly put together collection at long last. What They SayFor as long as Akari can remember, she and Hiroyuki have always been friends. But with time, everything ch...


X-Mas Toons!
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-27-2000)

`Tis the season to be...well, you know. While we’re busy expanding our belt lines from too much turkey this past weekend, our friendly network programming executives are beginning to bombard us with all manner of holiday programming so saccharinely sweet,...

A Tough Choice
by Troy Roberts (Fri 06-20-2003)

Normally I would save this for the On Shelves section of the column, but I figure I'd go ahead and raise the question now. This week, STAR WARS GALAXIES: AN EMPIRE DIVIDED will hit store shelves, ending numerous lengthy delays that LucasArts seems to be a...

From Azkaban to Shady Rest
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-03-2004)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSLast week came the latest musical installment in the Harry Potter cinema series -- John Williams' score to HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (Warner Bros 83711-2). Unlike the second film, CHAMBER OF SECRETS, where other c...

HARLEY QUINN Bust
by News Editor (Mon 03-20-2006)

DC Direct recently announced their HARLEY QUINN Bust, which is part of the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" high x 3" wide x 3.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. The bust was d...


FARSCAPE: Continuing Season Two
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 06-05-2000)

With FARSCAPE`s second season well underway, executive producer David Kemper says, `What we are doing with season two is to continue Crichton`s journey, strengthen the bonds of the characters to each other, and introduce, hopefully weekly, a new slice of ...

Some go up, some go down (Wed 02-12-2003)

Though hinted at before in a press release that was just as quickly recalled, ADV Films has changed the price of the Gasaraki Perfect Collection box set down to $109.98 for all eight volumes in one nice cardboard box. Those looking for retailers who have ...

Disc-Go-Pod Plus
by CARL CORTEZ (Fri 04-14-2006)

We're in the "disc" age. Tapes are obsolete and as most of our media is now being stored on CDs and DVDs, sometimes there needs to be a bigger solution to all the imperfections and flaws that come from handling wear and tear. Now there's a solution. It ma...

Zap Guns a Go Go!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-16-2004)

Well, I spotted the first official Christmas tree of 2004 last week. And no, store displays and nuts like Ray Liotta who keep their tree up all year round don't count. (And no, I'm not a peeping tom it's right up there in the apartment's front window.) T...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #13
by Sakura Eries (Sat 10-04-2008)

Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Yumi Hotta and Takeshi ObataTranslation: Naoko AmemiyaAdaptation: Naoko Amemiya What They Say:Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals - Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai ...

Go! Comi Announces New Licenses (Wed 03-08-2006)

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 7, 2006 -- Upstart manga publisher Go! Comi announced the acquisition of two new licenses this week: NIGHT OF THE BEASTS by Chika Shiomi and AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE by Setona Mizushiro. NIGHT OF THE BEASTS A tale of romance a...

Mark Steven Johnson on 'Ghost Rider': Go big or go home (Tue 02-13-2007)

"My deal with the devil with making this movie is that it's expensive. You can't make a cheap Ghost Rider movie. There's no down and dirty version of Ghost Rider. Every time you see him, it's a visual effect so you do have to crossover. You want to bring ...

Video: Go, Batpod! Go! (Wed 07-18-2007)

Here's more short spy video of 'The Dark Knight''s Batpod in action.


Serkis is KING KONG-a-go-go
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-11-2004)

While it's not truly news to those who have been following the latest developments on Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG, today The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Andy Serkis will indeed be used as a motion capture reference for the great big ape. One...

Goblins a Go-Go, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-29-2002)

Last time we looked at the beginning of the Hobgoblin saga, and how the true Hobby created his persona based on the technology and costume of the Green Goblin. Now we'll examine his strategy of duping other parties into donning the Hobgoblin gear in order...

Toy Maniac: Secrets Revealed About SDCC Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-13-2008)

  One of the biggest lures or perks in going to San Diego Comic Con is the exclusive toys. All through the year leading up to the San Diego Comic Con I covered the International Toy Fair debuts and the New York Comic Con toy exclusives. Many of thes...

Exclusive: NYCC Incredible Hulk Interviews & Panel
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-21-2008)

Universal Studios was gracious enough to allow Mania the opportunity to interview the producers, director and villain of the Incredible Hulk. After watching a kick ass action sequence and the first of Emil Blonsky’s super soldier formula inject...


Toys R Us, Part 2: Micronautica
by Tony Whitt (Sat 05-04-2002)

While the Rom action figure couldn't generate much more buzz than his comic series, the Micronauts were another story. Not only did they spawn a successful comic series that got reprinted twice in the '80s, they also almost had their own syndicated animat...

MUPPETS
by ANDREW KARDON (Sat 08-10-2002)

It's hard to believe that it's been some 25 years since Jim Henson gave new meaning (and a new word) to puppets. To say that SESAME STREET helped raise its fair share of kids is an understatement. And when Henson's THE MUPPET SHOW finally debuted, he wasn...

Goblins a Go-Go
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-22-2002)

Recently we gave everyone a heads-up on a problem sure to plague anyone who wishes to learn more about a certain webhead this summer - namely, the many versions of this guy that are currently web-swinging their way across the many Marvel Universes availab...

Creating Heroes from Scratch - Part 1 by Jakkar
by Adam Thur (Sat 11-30-2002)

A Tutorial By Jakkar So you want to draw a real nice super-hero, but you don't have any good base models to use? you know what you want it to look like, but you don't know where you can get a picture of someone in the right pose without tons of Fr...


Harvest Night Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-29-2006)

What They SayThe doctor tells Masato and his sister, Honoka, to go back home, but they have no home to go back to. The sex and gang violence in their part of town has taken it\'s toll. In a series of flashbacks, we glimpse into the dark past that haunts a...

Generator Gawl Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-10-2000)

What They SayOctober 2007: Professor Takuma Nekasa uncovers a gene code that will unlock the human body\'s greatest mystery. Later, that discovery will lead to the manufacture (or is it birth?) of the deceptively human-skinned generators. Now, it\'s up to...

.hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)

The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does...

Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)

OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ...


Getter Robo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)

What They SayA dark shadow has fallen across the Earth. The black robot has arrived and brings with it a new terror. But its terrifying exoskeleton is not nearly as frightening as what hides inside it. The Getters take their fight to the seared shell of...

Mythical Detective LOKI RAGNAROK Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 09-13-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kinoshita SakuraTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayRAGNAROK APPROACHES... The mythical detective Loki, a grown man with boyish good looks and a knack for solving crimes, must hide his true nature behind a forev...

STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part III
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 01-25-2000)

Moore says that he recognized VOYAGER’s biggest problem by the end of the first episode. `By the end of the pilot, you have the Maquis in those Starfleet uniforms, and— boom—we’ve begun the grand homogenization. Now they are any other ship. I don’t know w...

Action Figure Line Review: Spawn Classics
by Tim Janson (Mon 07-28-2008)

The latest Spawn line from McFarlane Toys presents four figures from the past but reimagined with new sculpts and paint jobs. The line goes back in time as far as eleven years with a new sculpt of the first Manga Spawn. The new figure retains th...


Infinite Ryvius Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-25-2003)

What They Say2225 AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will ...

Infinite Ryvius Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-12-2003)

What They Say2225 AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will ...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-01-2007)

What They SayHikaru, Waya and Isumi visit some Go salons to test themselves against a variety of opponents, but the competitive passions they stir up may be more than they can handle. At a local festival, Akira faces his own challenge in the form of a cra...

Manga is "Go!" this Fall (Sat 05-14-2005)

NEW MANGA PUBLISHER BLASTS OFF IN OCTOBER Go! Media Entertainment C.E.O. David Wise announced today the company's first initiative, Go! Comi, a publishing imprint dedicated to both importing manga from Japan and developing new international collaboratio...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-20-2007)

What They SayHikaru is ready to qualify for the Pro Exam and take the next step to becoming a Go master. But can he handle the pressure of top competition and overcome his own inexperience? He\'s not the only one sweating - Ogata Sensei has his sights set...

Star Ocean EX Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-06-2005)

What They SayAfter a shipwreck on the way to El Continent, Claude and Leon drift ashore and find themselves separated from the rest of the group. Bewildered by their predicament, they determine to keep their faith and set off on foot, hoping that they wi...

Many Thanks
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 11-07-2002)

...d SHINZON.Go Figure is our monthly Toys and Action Figure column.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

To Heart Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-19-2007)

What They SayEpisode 1: "A Brand New Morning�? For as long as Akari can remember, she and Hiroyuki have always been friends. But with time, everything changes, and her feelings have turned into something more. As a new semester of high school begins, w...


Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)

OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t...

Comicscape April 6, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)

You all get an "F-" for the week. Well, not all of you just everyone other than the five of you that actually wrote in about your comic shop. I guess everyone's shopping online now or going to Barnes and Noble or something. That, or everyone was glued...

CHERRY FALLS/TERROR TRACT
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-17-2001)

When it comes to DVD rentals, the prices just seem to be going up and up. One way to encourage the impoverished to rent a movie: put two movies on one disc, (like Fox has being doing with such classics as THE FLY/RETURN OF THE FLY, PORKY’S/PORKY’S TWO: TH...

Adrian Paul: Talking TRACKER Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 10-17-2001)

Yesterday, former HIGHLANDER star Adrian Paul discussed his new television series, TRACKER, which he stars in and executive produces. Today, in the second part of CINESCAPE's interview with Paul, the actor offers his perspective on the development of his ...


GTO Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-14-2003)

What They SayEpisode 28 Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong Tomoko is exposed to the harsh reality of professional pageantry. Episode 29 Studies in HIgh Finance Onizuka\'s students learn the fine art of embezzlement. Episode 30 Money Talks, GTO ...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-28-2007)

What They SayHikaru is determined to play his rival Akira Toya again, and he might have a chance when Ogata 9-Dan invites Hikaru to the Young Lions Tournament. However, while trying to qualify for the competition, Hikaru suffers a losing streak. Can Sai h...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#12
by Sakura Eries (Wed 06-18-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Hotta / Takeshi ObataTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayHikaru\'s career as a professional Go player begins! In his first game he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira\'s...

The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)

`During the early ‘70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to c