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THE GRUDGE 2
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 10-17-2006)

THE GRUDGE 2 has a complicated history, so bear with this for a moment. There's a 2000 Japanese film, JU-ON: THE GRUDGE, which was remade as an American film, THE GRUDGE, in 2004 by the original's director/creator, Takashi Shimizu. Shimizu did JU-ON 2 in ...

Grudge, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)

Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Ghost House Pictures/Senator International.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sarah Michelle Gellar; Jason Behr; Clea DuVall; Bill Pullman; William Mapother; Grace Zabriski.Who's Making It:...

Grudge 2 Soundtrack Out Today from Varese
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-07-2006)

Horror music maestro Christopher Young returns in fine form to the horror genre, where he cut his musical teeth (and those of many musicians, most likely) in the 1980s, with his score for The Grudge 2, released today on CD by Varese Sarabande. The...


Grudge 2, The
by Development Heck (Fri 02-10-2006)

The Grudge 2 (Supernatural/Horror)Current stage: DevelopmentDescription: The story will delve into the secrets behind the grudge's wrath and introduces a seemingly unrelated host of new characters who find themselves connected by the curse.Writer(s): Ste...

Three actors hold a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-26-2004)

INDEPENDENCE DAY's Bill Pullman, THE FACULTY's Clea DuVall and William Mapother (SWORDFISH) have all been cast in THE GRUDGE. DuVall's inclusion in the horror remake was first reported last week by FilmJerk along with actress Kadee Strickland's involvemen...

ROSWELL cast member holds a GRUDGE against the Slayer
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-08-2004)

Former ROSWELL star Jason Behr is reuniting with BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's Sarah Michelle Gellar on the American remake of THE GRUDGE. Behr starred in an early episode of BUFFY before going on to lead the cast of ROSWELL. He will play Gellar's character'...

BUFFY's Gellar holds a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-15-2003)

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star Sarah Michelle Gellar will headline THE GRUDGE, the American remake of the Japanese horror film JU-ON. The original picture's director, Takashi Shimizu, will also helm the remake for Columbia Pictures. Filming on THE GRUDGE i...


GRUDGE screenwriter goes to PROM NIGHT
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-06-2004)

Screenwriter Stephen Susco (THE GRUDGE) has turned in his draft of the remake/sequel of PROM NIGHT for Sony Pictures. Instead of being a true remake of the 1980 slasher horror picture, the new PROM NIGHT will follow the events in the earlier film.Speaking...

'JLU: Grudge Match' (Thu 03-09-2006)

Cartoon Network has made available the following description for the 9th episode of Season 3 of "Justice League Unlimited". Titled "Grudge Match", this episode is scheduled to air in the U.S. on Saturday March 11th, at 10.30pm.

New Director Confirmed for THE GRUDGE 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)

Ghost House Productions(led by Raimi) and Ryan Rotten have confirmed that Takashi Shimizu will not be returning to helm THE GRUDGE 3. Instead, Toby Wilkins will be directing the third installment of the horror franchise. The first film, starring Sara...

Beals Has GRUDGE Too
by News Editor (Fri 02-10-2006)

Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures have signed Jennifer Beals to star in THE GRUDGE 2. She joins Amber Tamblyn in the film.The sequel will delve into the secrets behind the grudge's wrath and introduces a seemingly unrelated host of characters wh...


Writer developing a new GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)

Senator International, Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures are working fast on their sequel to THE GRUDGE. According to today's Hollywood Reporter, the first film's screenwriter, Stephen Susco, has been hired to write the sequel's script. No deals ...

Tamblyn in GRUDGE Rematch
by News Editor (Wed 01-25-2006)

Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures have signed Amber Tamblyn to star in THE GRUDGE 2. She joins a cast that already includes Arielle Kebbel and Teresa Palmer.Tamblyn will play the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar, who returns long enough to...

Weekend Box Office Report: Got Grudge?
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-16-2006)

A horror sequel finds itself on top of the charts this weekend as THE GRUDGE 2 opened to an estimated $22 million. It's opening, however, is much less than the original's opening of over $39 million and a poor internal weekend multiplier doesn't bode wel...

Two ladies now hold a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-15-2004)

The FilmJerk website reports that actresses Clea Duvall and Kadee Strickland have joined the cast of the American remake of THE GRUDGE. The ladies will play the parts of Jennifer and Susan Williams, two sisters whose paths cross with the vindictive spirit...


Columbia holds a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-12-2003)

Columbia Pictures will distribute the American remake of THE GRUDGE, based on the Japanese horror movie JU-ON. Ghost House Pictures, the film production company of director Sam Raimi, and Senator International are producing the remake. Screenwriter Stephe...

THE GRUDGE
by Lisa Keeler (Fri 10-22-2004)

THE GRUDGE operates largely with the logic of a nightmare small noises and fleeting glimpses become more ominous until they inexorably, lethally strike. Director Takashi Shimizu, remaking his original Japanese film (he's done four altogether on this them...

Gellar Has Small GRUDGE
by News Editor (Thu 12-08-2005)

Columbia Pictures has signed Sarah Michelle Gellar for a brief role in THE GRUDGE 2.The actress will return to pass the supernatural curse -- introduced in the first film -- on to the next victim; an actor is expected to be cast soon. Takashi Shimizu will...

Sequel being developed for THE GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-26-2004)

...ilm. "THE GRUDGE 2 is now being fast-tracked, as we speak, and we're now working on the details," said Lee to the Corner. "We were very proud of the film and I think people went to see it because it was a good film which is the most important thing."Go...


Premieing THE GRUDGE
by Sue Schneider (Tue 10-26-2004)

The number one movie in America is THE GRUDGE, which opened on October 22nd nationwide. Columbia Pictures held the premiere a week earlier at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. THE GRUDGE is based on the Japanese hit JU-ON: THE GRUDGE and i...

GRUDGE Writer finds ZERO Work
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-29-2006)

The writer of the U.S. version of THE GRUDGE and it's sequel, Stephen Susco, has picked his next project.Susco will pen the script to a supernatural war story called ZERO DARK THIRTY. Susco had the following to say about the premise, ""It's about a Vietn...

Yahoo has a GRUDGE to look at
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-21-2004)

Yahoo Movies has the new trailer for THE GRUDGE available for download. The forthcoming fright flick stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as an American nurse named Karen who lives in Tokyo. As it happens Karen discovers that there is a bizarre curse being transmi...

Bearing a Grudge
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-01-2005)

Some anime labels have been re-issuing series episodes on Mini-DVDs smaller DVD discs that play like regular full size discs but with lower capacity, and a lower price tag. Recently Warner Bros. got into the same game in a big way with a slate of mostly ...


GRUDGE director back for second spook show
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-14-2005)

In an article describing how Senator International, the film company that brought us THE GRUDGE most recently, has changed its title to Mandate Pictures, Variety also reports that Takashi Shimizu will return to direct the sequel that's now being written. ...

TOP 12: Gellar holds a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-24-2004)

Perhaps it was because it's simply that time of the year, or perhaps it's due to Sarah Michelle Gellar's BUFFY fans showing up en masse, but whatever the reason Columbia Pictures' THE GRUDGE opened big. $40 million large big -- double what the studio was ...

TOP 12: Gellar continues to hold a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-31-2004)

According to early estimate returns, Columbia Pictures' THE GRUDGE held on to top spot at the movies this weekend, dropping a little less than 43% from its gross last weekend. After two weekends the horror remake has earned $71.2 million dollars, practica...

Harlock Saga
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-08-2001)

What They SayWhat the universe needs now is a hero. A killer has stolen a legendary treasure, magical gold! Now, as the universe spirals into chaos, the ancient gods have awakened to avenge this theft. Noble space pirate Captain Harlock must restore the g...


The Ghost
by Tim Janson (Sun 06-17-2007)

The Ghost or “Ryeong” is a new Korean horror film, part of the Tartan Asia Extreme line. The film is shackled with the tag line “The Grudge meets Dark Water” and that does a real disservice to the film for a number or reasons....

Elfman Unchained
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-05-2006)

...s. Grudge 2 Poster © On November 7th, Varese Sarabande will release Christopher Young's score for THE GRUDGE 2, Columbia's sequel to their 2004 hit remake of THE GRUDGE. The new thriller explores the dark secrets of the grudge as the terr...

Horror Writers Get Creative for WGA STRIKE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)

The screenwriters specializing in the horror genre gathered recently outside the gates of Warner Bros and got a bit creative in terms of the on-going WGA STRIKE. Ryan Rotten at Shock Til You Drop reports that a group of horror scribes showed up ...

Magnet Buys Rights For SPLINTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-02-2007)

Magnet, a genre-focused branch of Magnolia Pictures, has picked up the rights to the upcoming monster movie, SPLINTER. The trade reports that the division paid for the North American rights to director Toby Wilkin's next film, a horror set to hit theaters...


Susco Wants Zombie Action in MONSTER ISLAND
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)

Screenwriter Stephen Susco (The Grudge) has told Ryan Rotten that he's in the early stages of developing the Zombie Epic MONSTER ISLAND, based on the created works by David Wellington. The author first told the story about zombies in New York through a se...

Mania Exclusive Interview: Superhero Movie Writer-Director Craig Mazin
by Joe Crosby (Fri 03-28-2008)

Writer-director Craig Mazin had a burgeoning career as a comedy screenwriter in the late ‘90s when he found himself in a room with David Zucker (Airplane!, Naked Gun!), bandying about ideas. Their collaboration led to series redeemers Scary Movie...

Teresa Palmer Lands WONDER WOMAN Role?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-26-2007)

... credits (Grudge 2, December Boys & Wolf Creek) may have helped her nudge out the other competition, Minka Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Other roles that need to be filled by George Miller and Warner Bros include: Superman, Batman,...

Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)

To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If...


Teresa Palmer Enjoys BEDTIME STORIES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)

Teresa Palmer (The Grudge 2) has been cast in Disney's Bedtime Stories, reports Variety. The actress will be co-starring with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in the upcoming genre-comedy by director Adam Shankman. Matt Lopez penned the script and ...

Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)

Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.   Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom...

SPIDER-MAN 3, GHOST RIDER, CASINO ROYALE Trailer Dates
by Karl Schneider (Tue 09-05-2006)

... when THE GRUDGE 2 comes to theaters.SPIDER-MAN 3's trailer is set to be released in theaters with CASINO ROYALE on November 17.

Movie News & Rumors
by Oren Kamara (Thu 07-20-2006)

...DEAD 4THE GRUDGE 2LAND OF THE DEAD 2SCREAM 4RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMPYOUNG HANNIBALDOG SOLDIERS: FRESH MEAT


Bruce on a disc
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-18-2006)

Sony's Memory Stick Entertainment Pack © Sony Last week Sony announced a new offering to try to save their struggling PSP platform: Memory Stick Duo Entertainment Packs. As anyone who owns one of these little boxes knows, it doesn't hold much...

Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)

...nbsp; THE GRUDGE 2 (Sony) Sequel to the US remake takes the horror to international levels. PG-13 edition includes deleted footage and featurettes. Unrated edition adds extra footage and more featurettes.  (O)   HAVE SWORD WILL TRAVEL...

SURF'S UP
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-08-2007)

Not another penguin movie!No, it’s not just another penguin movie. After March of the Penguins and a couple of CGanime features with penguins over the past couple years, one can expect to be a bit penguined out, especially after Happy Feet won an Os...

30 DAYS of Night Series on FEARnet
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-25-2007)

...uding The Grudge 2 and The Messengers webisodes.   About FEARnet FEARnet, the world's premier horror destination on demand, online and on mobile devices is a cutting-edge, multi-platform horror network with an unrivaled modern horror library br...


MUSHISHI, VOL. 4
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 06-08-2008)

Manga can be described with dozens of adjectives, but one adjective you won't see often is “subtle.” American writers are encouraged not to announce their characters' motives, but instead to show them through the characters' actions. Japanese ...

Possible Cast Choices For JUSTICE LEAGUE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-15-2007)

...lmer (The Grudge 2) Max Thieriot (Jumper) Common(Left) Minka Kelly (NBC's Friday Night Lights) Adrianne Palicki (NBC's Friday Night Lights) Scott Porter (NBC's Friday Night Lights)     Keep in mind that others have also...

Hellsing : Hellsing Original Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayThe Hellsing Soundtrack Vol. 1 embodies the gritty gothic atmosphere of the hit anime series and delivers 20 tracks of the coolest, high-gear frenzy garage band sounds and edgy instrumental cuts ever heard on an anime CD. In fact, the Anime N...

Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)

What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos...


Melty Lancer Vol. #1: Alpha
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-04-2003)

What They SayBased on the best selling Playstation video game in Japan and one of the first animated projects by GONZO (Blue Submarine No.6, Vandred, and Hellsing). The Galaxy Police Organization has battled intergalactic terrorism for years! Finally ach...

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...

Pokemon Vol. #21: The Po-Ke Corral!
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayWhen a Jynx gets lost, Ash and his friends have to escort it back home--to Santa\'s workshop!? And what grudge does Jessie hold against the jolly old elf? Then, Ash gets lost in a blizzard! Can he make it through with only his Pokemon to help...

Berserk Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-27-2008)

What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens until one night, a mysterious warrior comes to destroy them. Known as the black swordsman, he has long held ...


Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 2 Saga Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-30-2006)

What They SayContains episodes 138-153! In the moments leading to the World Martial Arts Tournament Goku begins to sense a terrible danger. His deepest fears become reality when the familiar evil face of his toughest adversary once again sees the light ...

Amazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-22-2006)

...s for THE GRUDGE 2, THE MESSENGERS and SPIDER-MAN 3 on his platter as well. Meanwhile, Alexandre Desplat is scoring two films called THE PAINTED VEIL and MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM. via www.filmmusicradio.com Nightmares & Dreamscapes Logo ...

Berserk Vol. #1 (also w/Box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)

What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city. Covered in a slew of weapons a...

Berserk Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-03-2007)

What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimise the citizens, until one night, a mysterious warrior comes to destroy them. Known as the Black Swordsman, he has long held...


Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #04: False Prophet
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-14-2000)

What They SayAoshi and Kanryu take arms up against Kenshin and Sanosuke, and this time the prize is the life of the young doctor Megumi and the title of \"Strongest Man.\" To achieve victory, Kenshin must break down the barriers surrounding the Oniwaban. ...

Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #03: Shadow Elite
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-31-2000)

What They SayAoshi and Kanryu take arms up against Kenshin and Sanosuke, and this time the prize is the life of the young doctor Megumi and the title of \"Strongest Man\". To achieve victory, Kenshin must break down the barriers surrounding the Oniwaban.T...

Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #17: Holy War
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-05-2002)

What They SayAmakusa Shougo took up the mantle of divinity after witnessing the murder of his mother. Calling himself the Son of God, he surrounds himself with an army of the faithful and starts his own revolution. As Kenshin lies blinded by Shougo\'s Rai...

Samurai: Hunt for the Sword
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-26-2001)

What They SayShinjuro may be a little young to be the master of a swordsmanship school, but fate didn217;t give him a choice. Now his position and martial arts skill land him right in the middle of serious trouble when the rogue samurai Mikage faces of...


City Hunter: Secret Service
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-28-2002)

What They SayJoe Saeba, the globally adored hero, is back in another adventure of a Third World country and into the pain and anguish of one man217;s tortured past. James McGuire217;s life is so dangerous he has to hire bodyguards for his Secret S...

Macross Plus Vol. #2 (-)

What They SayMacross Plus scores with it217;s triple-play of dynamic mecha designs, dramatic characters and outstanding music creating a superb four-part anime series that will leave you mesmerized. Part 3: Adventure ignites a firestorm of emotion whe...

Jubei-Chan Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-05-2000)

What They SayJubei-Chan fights off a ninja army, learns the true secrets of Jubei\'s legendary powers, and comes face to face with Shiro\'s twin brother. But even with her new knowledge of the lovely eye patch and her own powers, will Jubei be prepared to...

Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)

This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from...


LEGEND
by JEFF BOND (Wed 05-22-2002)

With big screen fantasy making a big comeback courtesy of LORD OF THE RINGS, it's the perfect time to go back and revisit Ridley Scott's LEGEND, one of the most visually luxuriant, sumptuously scored and, ultimately, most problematic fantasy films ever ma...

By the Numbers: The FRIDAY THE 13th Films
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 04-26-2002)

While watching the latest installment in the FRIDAY THE 13th series, JASON X, we couldn't help but notice that the characters kept claiming that notorious slasher, killer, and general ne'er-do-well Jason Voorhees had claimed "over 200" victims during the ...

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...

APACHE SKIES #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-26-2002)

There was a time, many decades ago, when Marvel comics churned out a respectable number of western titles. Folks like Larry Lieber (Stan Lee's brother, dontcha know) and Jack "King" Kirby himself drew tales of cowby derring-do with six-guns, galloping hor...


SWAMP GIRL / SWAMP COUNTRY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 08-07-2002)

Swamp life sure ain’t easy. Why you done got gators, and skeeters and I reckon a whole lot of other critters that’ll just plain eat you down to the bone if’n they get a chance. Yeah the Okefenokee sure ain’t for City folk, they just plain get killed. Best...

THE ASSASSINS OF TAMURIN
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 01-15-2003)

The first 100 pages or so of the 450 page novel THE ASSASSINS OF TAMURIN could be cut. Or if not cut, at least considerably condensed. The novel opens in a generic medieval fantasy-land where an eleven year-old orphan girl named Lale is being charged with...

GUN FU #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-13-2002)

Ed. Note: It's the nature of the game. While we try to provide a balanced viewpoint on the vast world of comic book storytelling, we tend to focus on the superhero genre, and particularly all those spandex adventures churned out by the Big Boys at Marvel ...

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON ONE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 03-27-2002)

There was a time when STAR TREK was a thing of the past, a mere 79 episodes depicting the adventures of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock that were seen constantly in syndication but were firmly rooted in their cheesy 1960s origins. But eventually, a new age cam...


CYBORG 2
by John Thonen (Sun 01-13-2002)

Everybody has to start somewhere and - while CYBORG 2 is a pretty decent, low budget action/sci-fi film – the fact that present-day superstar Angelina Jolie started her professional career in this film is the main reason this review is being featured here...

ABC and iTunes Offers First 30 Minutes for Raimi's LEGEND
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-28-2008)

Action-adventure fans can enjoy a first look of the epic fantasy series "Legend of the Seeker" before its November 1st premiere weekend. Beginning today, Disney-ABC Domestic Television is offering an extended preview of the nationally-syndicated...

'Magdalena' is Guarded by 'Hellboy II' Prince (Wed 07-23-2008)

..."The Grudge 2" and "Step Up." Goss, a former member of U.K. pop duo Bros, is in theaters with Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." "Magdalena" is set up at indie firms Valhalla Motion Pictures, Pl...

Animosity: SILENT SERVICE - Better Than Real Life
by Mike O'Connell (Tue 01-09-2001)

SILENT SERVICE (DVD, Central Park Media)Last week, I was discussing favorite anime titles with a co-worker, when he made the remark, `I like animation to show me something that I can’t see in the real world.` At first, I agreed with him. Certainly, Homer ...


Stardate 00007.14: The Mists of Voyager
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-14-2000)

As Star Trek: Voyager has wrapped its first episode of the season and moved on to the second, more rumors have leaked out about the plots of the early installments (Warning: Potential spoilers ahead! Skip down to avoid them!). We know from the official si...

CYCLOPS #1 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Tue 08-14-2001)

After the amount of trouble he's endured lately, Scott Summers needs some days off, and Professor X knows it. But on his way to visit his hometown of Anchorage, Scott is attacked by Black Tom Cassidy and Juggernaut. They're working for someone named Ulyss...

BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-11-2000)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the...

STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES ACTION FIGURES: WAVE ONE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 09-01-2003)

I still hold a grudge against my mom for what she did with my first STAR TREK toys. Back in the mid-'70s I had acquired a bunch of the Mego dolls, the first real line of action figures based on Gene Roddenberry's then-cancelled show. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, S...


Goodbye, Mr. Ritter
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-15-2003)

Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's a sad week here in the Wasteland. Now, what I'm about to say is in no way intended to be brutal sarcasm, but alas, I'm aware that most of what I say is brutal sarcasm. So when I tell you that I a...

Kimba returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 11-26-2005)

Hope you guys all had a great US Thanksgiving and are enjoying the leftovers. Last week we talked about watching anime on handheld devices. Since then there's been a new wrinkle. TiVo is expanding their TiVoToGo program to include iPods and PlayStation Po...

Rose Will Helm AMUSEMENT for New Line
by News Editor (Wed 08-24-2005)

New Line has hired Bernard Rose (CANDYMAN) to direct AMUSEMENT. Jake Wade Wall wrote the script.The story is told from the points-of-view of three different women who are made to suffer by a killer using their childhood grudge against them.THE RING's Neal...

Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)

...c for THE GRUDGE 2, the American version of the Japanese ghost film of the same name. The sequel is being directed by Takashi Shimizu who also helmed the first American entry (which Young scored) as well as the Japanese original it emulated (follow?). ...


Doggy DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-25-2006)

Now playing in theaters is DOOGAL, another animated release from the Weinstein Company, hot on the heels of their R-rated HOODWINKED. A band of animal friends unite on a hazardous journey to stop an evil sorcerer from freezing the Sun. Sounds farfetched, ...

Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)

A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen...

33 Years Ago
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-06-2006)

First, let me tell you about Kudos. My first run-in with this British production company came with A&E's airing of MI-5. Known as SPOOKS in the UK, the series was the UK's answer to 24 and ALIAS, a sort of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE with accents. The neat thi...

Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)

Being that this is my first regular column for Comicscape, I've decided to devote an entire column to my favorite subject: me. That's right this column is all about yours truly. Settle in while I recount my earliest memories of sitting in a hospital wi...


Taking Score of 2004
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2005)

Another January has barged in upon our complacent consciousness, and that means it's time to take stock of the previous year's harvest of film scores. After a healthy twelve month's worth of listening and watching and reviewing here are my selections fo...

TOMIE
by Brian Thomas (Thu 01-29-2004)

Tsukiko Izumisawa (Mami Nakamura) learns that a quiet young man has moved into the apartment below hers, but she doesn’t know that he’s Tsukiko’s old boyfriend Tanabe (Kenji Mizuhashi), and that he’s keeping an odd pet in a wicker basket (likely a deliber...

Kai Doh Maru
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-25-2004)

What They SayThe battle for the Capital city of Kyo rages as warring political factions vie for power against hereditary rulers. After the murder of her parents at the hands of her seditious uncle, a young girl names Kintoko flees to the mountains to lead...

ANGEL's fate remains dark
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-04-2004)

IGN FilmForce is reporting that UPN has passed on taking on ANGEL to its lineup. According to the website, the reason for the network's decision was that the cost of producing the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER spinoff series is too great for the still-struggli...


SCARECROW frightens up a pair of directors
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-14-2004)

Hong Kong directors/twin brothers Danny and Oxide Pang, creators of THE EYE, have been tapped to make their American feature film debut with SCARECROW, a horror film in development with Blue Star Pictures and Ghost House Pictures. Sam Raimi and Robert Tap...

Good Morning, Azkaban!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-23-2004)

I know we’re coming up on a holiday, so I’d like to take a moment to give thanks for the technology that gives us things like satellite TV and DVDs. But as I write this, I can’t help but be distracted by something I’m not thankful for – incompetence. (Uh ...

The Discs of Fritz
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-09-2004)

Here in Chicago, the Psychotronic Film Society [www.psychotronic.info] found a new venue for having shows which features big, state-o’-de-art widescreen monitors. This reawakened my interest in upgrading my own old video system. And so, I’d like to renew ...

Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)

Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some...


Discipline Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2006)

What They SaySex Battle Continues for Craving Ultimate Pleasure! Maiko and her gang manages to rescue Takuro and Saori from the hand of Reona, the leader of social club. Soon after, Reona gets caught and detained inside a cage to receive extreme sex less...

Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)

ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...

ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Volume 4 (Mon 09-11-2000)

HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce the release of the latest volume in the stellar Lost Universe home video collection. The newly awakened Dark Seeder is set on destroying Kain Blueriver in order to avenge an old grudge against the hero's grandmoth...

Media Blasters June 2001 Announcements (Tue 04-01-2003)

Media Blasters Announcements for 6/26/01. (With exception of Mail Order Maiden 28 (DVD) which is 4/24/01) The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles pre-booking on 05/22/01 and a street date of 06/26/01. Media Blasters is thrille...


ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)

LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...

Trailer Now "Live" on www.thethirdanime.com for The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (Wed 05-16-2007)

First DVD of series from Right Stuf & Kadokawa Pictures USA streets July 31! GRIMES, IA, May 16, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor The Right Stuf International and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to unveil the trailer for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH ...

Watch Episode 1 of THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE on IGN.com Series from Right Stuf & Kadokawa Pictures USA hits DVD on July 31, 2007! (Mon 06-25-2007)

GRIMES, IA, June 25, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are excited to announce the first episode of THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE will be streaming on IGN.com from June 25 through...

RIGHT STUF LAUNCHES OFFICIAL SITE for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE (Fri 06-08-2007)

Site offers clips, downloads & contests in advance of series' July 31 debut! GRIMES, IA, June 8, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to announce the official launch of www.th...


Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 04-01-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyo Shirodaira / Eita MizunoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayAyumu Narumi aggressively pursues his goal to unravel the mystery of the \"Blade Children.\" With every step he takes, though, the path to th...

Chun Rhang Yhur Jhun Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-25-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Sung-wooTranslated by:JeWa JeongAdapted by:JeWa JeongWhat They SayWith a common enemy to defeat, O\'Rhang Yhun, Ha-Rhang Whur, and Dahn-Ryoung head off to Nanjing Province to clash with the Chief of Chung-Sue-Moon. But be...

ES ~Eternal Sabbath~ Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Wed 07-19-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fuyumi SoryoTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewNOTE: This review was based on an advance uncorrected proof from the publisher. After quite the impressive debut volume from the shoujo romance turned ...

RahXephon (novel) Vol.#05
by Sakura Eries (Wed 01-17-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayTERRA prepares for Operation Downfall to wipe out the interdimensional barrier of Tokyo Jupiter. As the human world and the Mulian\'s world collide tog...


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 ...

Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (aka: Ai) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 10-23-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiki SatoshiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:Barbara Randall KeselWhat They SayDahpne in the Brilliant Blue take place in a near future in which the remaining population lives in underwater cities, with waterways as stre...

One Missed Call 1+2 Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Mon 06-11-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mayumi ShihouTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:Naomi KokuboWhat They SayIt's an epidemic of accidental death! Multiple college students receive odd voicemails from themselves, messages from the future, and all they contain ...

Dragon Eye Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 07-02-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kairi FujiyamaTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayTen years ago, a terrible virus swept the globe. It turned its victims into bloodthirsty monsters called Dracules, and the only cure is death. Now, with humankin...


RIGHT STUF/NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT & KADOKAWA PICTURES USA Unveil Art Box & Puzzles for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE, DVD VOL. 3: GRAVESTONE LIMITED EDITION (Tue 09-11-2007)

Available on Nov. 27, 2007 GRIMES, IA, September 10, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to unveil the artwork for the collectible box and extras that will be released with th...

Kanon English Language Cast Announced (Mon 11-19-2007)

KANON Yuichi Aizawa doesn217;t expect much from his sudden move up north. After all, this is the town he spent summers in as a child. He217;s staying with his aunt and cousin. And high school is high school no matter where you go. But things aren...

Christopher Young to score 'Spider-Man 3' (Fri 11-18-2005)

Composer Christopher Young replaces Danny Elfman as the web-headed conductor on 'Spider-Man 3'. Young has recently scored such films as 'Exorcism Of Emily Rose', 'The Grudge' and even worked on 'Spider-Man 2'.

'Spidey 2' to Sony rescue
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)

Buoyed in part by record profits at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Corp.'s net income surged 85% for the year to $1.5 billion. SPE earned $597 million for the fiscal year, ended in March, up a hefty 81% and repping well over a third of the total for...


McFarlane to Spawn a sequel (Tue 03-22-2005)

Along with hosting a brand-new horror anthology series on Fox called 'Twisted Tales', Todd McFarlane is readying a new 'Spawn' cartoon that he hopes will provide the backstory for a second feature film. Of the live-action movie McFarlane says, "That on...

Mumbling Kitsune: Top Five Horror Manga
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 11-04-2008)

Japanese anime and manga often bring to mind bouncy catgirls and saucer-eyed heroes on quests to save the world. For some people, it also brings to mind some of the most bone-chilling stories ever penned by human beings. If you're a fan of horror but you'...

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Berserk Collection Remastered
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-18-2008)

What They SayThe entire Anime legend, Berserk, in one collection. Completely remastered, every bloody battle and brutal strike like they’ve never been seen before.   In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and v...

Another invisible contender for 'Fantastic Four'?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-16-2004)

Moviehole talked to actress Kadee Strickland today, who revealed that she's in talks with Director Tim Story to play The Invisible Girl in 'The Fantastic Four.' Strickland also talks candidly about her next two films, 'Anacondas,' and 'The Grudge,' co-sta...

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...

[UK] MVM Goes Berserk Contest (Mon 09-03-2007)

        We've got a great new contest running now with the support of the folks at MVM in the UK where they've graciously donated a couple of prizes for our UK readership! We have two copies of the newly released Be...


TOKYOPOP Acquires Book Publishing Rights to GOTH: A Novel of Horror! (Fri 05-30-2008)

Going in for the Kill This Halloween, TOKYOPOP Acquires Book Publishing Rights to... GOTH: A Novel of Horror Novel And Manga To Be Unleashed Unto The World This Fall Feature Film In Development At Fox Atomic Book Expo America - Los Angeles, CA (May 2...

Hell Girl Vol. #03
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 11-25-2008)

Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Miyuki Eto Translation: Gemma Collinge Adaptation: Gemma Collinge What They Say: Sweet Revenge Revenge is sweet...and easy: Just visit the Hell Girl's website, and this goddess of damnation will drag your enemy into ...

'Southland Tales' on DVD this March
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-16-2008)

From a press release Culver City, CA – From acclaimed writer/director Richard Kelly, the visionary creator behind the modern classic Donnie Darko, comes another exercise in mind-bending cool with 'Southland Tales', available on DVD March 18, 2008 f...

McFarlane still talking about 'Spawn 2' (Thu 11-30-2006)

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane insists that he is already writing the screenplay for 'Spawn 2,' and once he completes that, he'll both direct and self-fund the film. "['Spawn 2'] will probably be 'R' rated," McFarlane explained. "And here's how the movie...


Young finished music for Ghost Rider (Thu 09-07-2006)

10 days ago, the unofficial site for Christopher Young reported that the composer has finishing working on the score for Ghost Rider and is currently working on the Grudge 2. "With a massive orchestra and choir Christopher Young recorded the score for...

XXXHolic Vol.#07
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-27-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:ClampTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayKimihiro Watanuki has a wish on layaway with Yuko Ishikawa, the sultry time-space witch who can grant anyone's deepest desire . . . for a price! Still, working like a...

Kekkaishi Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Sat 12-03-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yellow Tanabe Translated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayBy night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi" - a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori'...

Dan Doh!! Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-06-2006)

What They SayDandoh plays the final rounds in the Juniors Championship Tournament; however, the chairman of the tournament has a grudge against his father and does everything in his power to get Dandoh thrown off the course. Can he win the tournament? He ...


Ghost Stories Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-27-2005)

What They SayAfter her brother gets beat up again, Satsuki and her friends decide the little crybaby needs to butch it up and join the relay team. (Hope he can outrun the ghost who likes to chop off runners217; feet.) But that217;s just the beginni...

Eden's Bowy Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-28-2006)

What They SayYorn gazes up at two massive cities floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning, those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless ...

Neo Ranga Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-07-2006)

What They SayThe ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber and is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo. But instead of rolling out the red carpet, the ilitary rolls out the heavy artillery! Is Neo Ranga a messenger with a warning for mankind, or just a big bo...

Petite Cossette
by John Eriani (Wed 06-07-2006)

What They Say\"Who loves me so much that he would forsake his own dear life... could it be you?\" Eiri, a talented art student, works part-time in an antique shop in a quiet part of town. One afternoon, he uncovers a delicate Venetian glass that holds a ...


UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-15-2006)

What They SayOur outlandish adventure reaches its final frontier... in outer space! And there's more action and intrigue than you can crash a spaceship into! Kazuto is forced to sell his bathhouse. He builds a new bathhouse on an unassuming asteroid! Ther...

'Donny Darko' director brings film to comics
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-25-2006)

Kevin Smith has always been comic's ambassador to the film industry, and he appears to have made another convert - Richard Kelly, writer-director of "Donnie Darko" and writer of "Domino." Later this year, Kelly will be releasing a film called "Southland T...

Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #44
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-09-2005)

What They SayIn the 44th installment of the show where flame retardant diapers are a true sign of parental love, Ten cools down and shows a softer, less volatile side when his mom stops by for a quick visit.The Review!The varied tales continue with lots o...

Last Exile Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 07-19-2005)

What They SayClaus and Tatiana are thrown together to fly a Vanship to defend the Silvana from a massive attack orchestrated by Anatoray and Tatiana begins to confide in Claus when the two make an emergency landing. Sophia, who is revealed to be of royal ...


Human Crossing Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-21-2005)

What They SayOrdinary people muddling through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in different directions with no apparent destination in sight. Human Crossing is a realistic portrayal of everyday...

Shootfighter Tekken Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-21-2004)

What They SayHigh school student Kiichi is on the fast track to martial arts super-stardom. An expert in the deadly Nanshin Shadow Style, he faces the challenge of his life: the long-awaited grudge match with his father\'s arch-nemesis, the champion of Wo...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)

What They SayThe London IMA (International Monitoring Agency) is the central government that strictly censors and controls the Domepolis throughout the world. In order to stop a massive exodus, the London IMA has deployed its troops to certain cities with...

Last Exile Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Thu 02-17-2005)

What They SayClaus and Lavie deliver Alvis to airship Silvana217;s captain, Alex Row. But much to Claus217;s anger, Alex Row accepts Alvis inhumanely into Silvana and leaves the duo and their damaged ship behind. Claus and Lavie fly to Silvana to re...


Get Backers Vol. #01
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-19-2005)

What They SayBased on a popular manga and animated by the respected Studio Deen (King Of Bandit King, Cowboy Bebop). Everyone knows the feeling of coming home and finding their home broken into. Your possessions thrown around, drawers are ransacked and e...

Ninja Scroll Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 04-25-2006)

What They SayJubei, Shigure, Dakuan and Tsubute set out to find answers. The battles heat up as the Kimon become more desperate to obtain the Dragon Stone and the Light Maiden, while the Hiruko are just as desperate to keep the Kimon from their goal. Ever...

Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #4: Wrong Answers Resolved
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)

What They SayAnother moon rises over the city where shady souls stir and Conan Edogawa isn\'t afraid of the dark. Conan doesn\'t swoon over movie stars, but he\'ll swoop down on a murderer. He doesn\'t get sea sick; he uncovers secret killers on an ocean ...

Get Backers Season 1 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Fri 10-26-2007)

What They SayEveryone knows the feeling. You come home and find your home broken into. Your possessions thrown around. Dresser drawers are ransacked. Everything you own has the unmistakable feel of a strangerâ€͐2;s fingers on them. The only...


.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...

Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness
by Sean Connolly (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!"A Daughter of Darkness can only envy the light or succumb to it! On a hot summer day, a fetching young girl named Mayuka appears to Tenchi, calling him Daddy! Jealousy and envy follow as Ryoko and Ayeka battle for Tenchi's attention with an ap...

Spirited Away
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)

The Review!Rating: Video Quality: ****1/2 out of ***** Audio Qualty: ***** out of ***** Japanese Language Track: ***** out of ***** English Language Track: ***** out of ***** French Language Track: N/A Packaging: ****1/2 out of ***** Menus: **** ou...

Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski, Kia AsamiyaAdapted by:What They SayThe gorgeous and deadly Black Dragon is consumed with jealousy and filled with hatred towards her rival, the Phantom Saint of the Blue ...


Hero Heel Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Tue 08-12-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMinami confessed his feelings to Sawada, and they spent a single night together, but now Sawada is brutally rejecting Minami! Minami is trying to forget him, whil...

Planet Blood Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 03-07-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim Tae-HyungTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:What They SayIn the year Universal Century 0091, Sinan is a mecha pilot for the Mars colony in its war with the Moon colony over re-patriation rights over the newly restored Ea...

Black Lagoon Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-19-2008)

What They Say\"Filled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate! Rokuro Okajima is meek, mundane and metropolitan. His business trip to South East Asia turns from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board t...

Hell Girl Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Fri 08-01-2008)

Ai's regular missions of vengeance continue, but one step behind her now is Hajime, who investigations into the Hell Girl – guided by Tsugumi's visions – are getting closer and closer to uncovering the truth.  So far, though, his common s...


Black Lagoon Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-17-2007)

What They Say\"Filled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate! Rokuro Okajima is meek, mundane and metropolitan. His business trip to South East Asia turns from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board t...

Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness
by Bryan Morton (Wed 01-03-2007)

What They SayOn a hot summer day, a fetching young girl named Mayuka appears to Tenchi, calling him Daddy! Jealousy and envy follow as Ryoko and Ayeka battle for Tenchi\'s attention with this new arrival. Who could the mother be?! Hiding in the backgrou...

Hell Girl Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-22-2007)

What They SayAccording to rumor, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbor against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry out the revenge and then tr...

Hell Girl Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-12-2007)

What They SayAccording to rumor, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbor against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry-out the revenge and then tr...


Hell Girl Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 02-18-2008)

What They SayAccording to rumour, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbour against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry-out the revenge and then...

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Collection 1 (Anime Legends Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-22-2008)

What They SayIn Zeta Gundam, we see the future world of the Universal Century through a dark mirror. Having defeated the Zeon menace, the Earth Federation has itself become cruel and oppressive. A new generation of Gundam mobile suits is created not to f...

Ikki-Tosen Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-17-2004)

What They SayOnce again blood flows in the streets of Kanto. The eternal fate that has been handed down for over 1800 years is now being fought by ancient warriors who have been reincarnated into the students of the seven top schools. One such student, ...

XXXHolic Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 01-03-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:ClampTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayKimihiro Watanuki\'s after-school job working for the mysterious witch Yuko Ishikawa has taken a dangerous turn. A recent assignment cost Kimihiro his ...


Plot Points Revealed for Tarantino's CSI Episode
by News Editor (Fri 04-22-2005)

CSIFiles.com has posted the first plot information on "Grave Danger," the upcoming fifth-season CSI finale directed by Quentin Tarantino.The episode was written by showrunner Carol Mendelsohn, CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, and executive producer Naren Shank...

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (JANGHWA, HONGREON)
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-17-2004)

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (JANGHWA, HONGREON) is reminiscent in a number of ways of THE RING and THE GRUDGE, even though this latest look at bloody hauntings comes from Korea rather than Japan. What makes A TALE OF TWO SISTERS distinctive, however, is less it...

BELA LUGOSI
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)

Boris Karloff was always more respected and had a more rewarding career. Horror stars like Christopher Lee and Vincent Price have enjoyed long and varied careers. But Bela Lugosi has the most fiercely loyal fanbase, and despite many career setbacks, has c...

Director Shimizu Has a PARASYTE
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)

New Line Cinema has hired director Takashi Shimizu to direct PARASYTE. Shimizu most recently directed THE GRUDGE, the English remake of his film JU-ON.Shimizu will supervise the script's development. It is based on a 12-part Managa comicbook series by Hi...


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...

Christopher Young to score SPIDER-MAN 3
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-22-2005)

After his additional music credit on SPIDER-MAN 2, Christopher Young has been hired to compose the original score for SPIDER-MAN 3, to be released on 7 May, 2007. Shooting began on earlier this month, once again under the direction of Sam Raimi. Tobey Mag...

SCREAMFEST Announces Line Up
by News Editor (Wed 10-05-2005)

Rachel Belofsky, founder and festival director of SCREAMFEST Horror Film Festival and partner Stan Winston announce its 2005 selected films. The ten day festival running October 14 October 23, 2005 will include sixteen independent feature films, twenty-s...

All Hallow's Eve on the TV
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-25-2004)

Ah, it must be fall. The air is cooling. The leaves are turning. Shows are swapping timeslots or being carved neatly from network lineups. And one of the early casualties is the man so badass, James Cameron tried to kill him in three separate films (but o...


BUFFY star hesitant about making a SLAYER movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)

Recently the Moviehole website interviewed actress Sarah Michelle Gellar about her new movie THE GRUDGE, slated for release on October 22. During the course of the interview Moviehole's reporter asked Gellar what were the chances of her ever committing to...

Oh yeah? DODGE this.
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)

It could be the greatest sports movie of all time...well, if you happen to still be in grade school. 20th Century Fox is making a film about the most competitive sport today for five-to-eleven-year-olds, dodgeball. The movie had been using the title UNDER...

GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 06-25-2003)

The last giant turtle movie of the 20th century packs an awesome wallop, carrying on all the good points from the previous two films and delivering fresh thrills. Dr. Nagamine (Shinobu Nakayama) makes an alarming discovery in a rural area of the Philippin...

Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)

OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that...


RETURNER
by Brian Thomas (Thu 02-19-2004)

The poster, ads and video art for RETURNER all feature prominently an image of Japanese/Taiwanese former pop star Takeshi Kaneshiro (FALLEN ANGELS) clad in black leather and sunglasses, holding a gun, and looking very Neo-like an image that has led every...

Edward Shearmur and the Music of Tomorrow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-09-2004)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSEdward Shearmur’s score for Kerry Conran’s delightfully retro SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, released this week on Sony Classical SK 92932, conveys the sound and feel of Hollywood’s golden-age composers, although most co...

COMIC CON: San Diego programming announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-12-2004)

The official website for the San Diego Comic Con International has finally posted the programming schedule for this year's event. Beginning on Thursday, July 22 and running until Sunday, July 25, Comic Con will host hundreds of panels featuring profession...

Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ...


Riding & Swinging High with Christopher Young
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-08-2005)

...c for THE GRUDGE 2, the American version of the Japanese ghost film of the same name. The sequel is being directed by Takashi Shimizu who also helmed the first American entry (which Young also scored) as well as the Japanese original (follow?). America...

Jeff Betancourt to direct THE BOOGEYMAN 2
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)

According to Production Weekly, Jeff Betancourt has signed on to make his directorial debut on the horror sequel THE BOOGEYMAN 2.Betancourt, who was previously the editor for THE GRUDGE 2, will direct from a script written by Brian Sieve. The film will c...

Merry Men?
by Matt Kamen (Tue 10-10-2006)

...u-On: The Grudge 2 A two-disc release of Takashi Shimizu's creepy haunted house sequel. We learn more of Toshio, the spirit that controls the house in question, in t