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New He-Man Masters Cartoon Network
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-14-2002)
Although it's
not based on a comic book He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
is favorite of Comics2Film readers. Cartoon Network announced earlier
this week that the toy-based hero concept... "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" DVD Sets Damaged (Sat 10-22-2005)
Details on what to do if your He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season 1, Volume 1 DVD set is damaged. There have been several reports of scratched discs since the set went on the market on Tuesday, October 10.He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Replacement Disc Info (Tue 03-04-2008)
According to Home Media Magazine fans who picked up the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Vol. One DVD got gypped, with a glitch that causes a serious skip during one of the episodes. However, replacements are on the way. Fans can request their new ...
Re-Masters of the Universe
by Andrew Kardon (Tue 05-14-2002)
It's true what they say: It's hard to keep a good man down. And apparently it's even harder to keep a good HE-MAN down. Yep, it seems neither time nor the evil minions of Skeletor could keep the big guy out of the picture for long.Nearly 20 years after Ma... Woo masters 'He-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-04-2004)
Fox 2000 has tapped John Woo to direct and produce "He-Man," a live-action pic based on the characters in Mattel's "Masters of the Universe" line of action figures. Adam Rifkin will adapt the screenplay.
More... He-Man Movie a Ratings Hit
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-23-2002)
Cartoon Network has announced that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a ratings success.
The return of
cartoon superstars from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
(Friday, 4-5:30 p.m.) proved their ratings strength remains powerful,
particul... MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE # 2
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-07-2003)
After battling the Masters and leaving them trapped, Skeletor has moved on to Castle Greyskull, where Tri-Clops has created a dimensional portal that will allow him to breach the Sorceress' mystical defenses. The Masters don't stay trapped long, of course... "Mantenna: Masters of the Universe"
by Carlos Mejia (Sat 01-13-2007)
NECA’s Masters of the Universe Mini Statues line is interesting because it is the only place right now where you can get any MOTU figure, the figures are mini statues in a 7-inch action figure style and the line is mostly made up of a C-level cha... MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Comic Book
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 06-25-2002)
The '80s craze continues. Image Comics has announced that MV Creations has obtained the exclusive license to develop comics based on the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE property from Mattel. Image will begin publishing the new adventures of He-Man and his counte... Mattel taps CAA for 'Masters of the Universe' (Wed 02-06-2008)
...property, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We’re confident that the combination of Mattel and CAA Marketing will truly create a dynamic partnership.” “Mattel is home to the most beloved and popular toy brands, those that have ...The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Mon 04-18-2005)
One of the most requested and anticipated animation series ever created is heading to DVD, courtesy of a lesser-known distributor called BCI Eclipse. The company has announced that it is undertaking a two-year release strategy for the He-Man cartoon, with...HE-MAN returns to TV on Cartoon Network
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-18-2002)
It looks like the gush of 1980s nostalgia which has brought us the return of G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORMERS has now washed up another blast from the past. HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. The Cartoon Network has announced a new version of the sword ... He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Wed 05-23-2007)
Status: Development Release Date: No date set.Cast: No casting yet. Who's Making It: Justin Marks & Neil Ellice (Story), Justin Marks (Screenwriter), Joel Silver (Producer), Neil Ellice (Co-Producer)...HE-MAN Still Alive for Warner Bros?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 11-20-2008)
It seems that the planned remake of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe may not be dead after all. A month after it was reported the project fell back to development hell, El Mayimbe from Latino Review speculates that John Stevenson (Kung-Fu Panda)&nbs... He-Man returns to big screen (Thu 05-24-2007)
Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver are working with Mattel to turn "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" into a live-action film. Justin Marks is set to write the script. Silver will produce. Deal, which is contingent on Mattel formally approv..."He-Man" DVD Cover Unveiled (Sat 07-16-2005)
TV Shows on DVD has cover art for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume One.He-Man gets some Silver (Fri 05-18-2007)
According to AICN, Joel Silver's going to be producing a movie based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Justin Marks, the guy who is writing 'Supermax', the Green Arrow in prison movie, is slated to write the movie."He-Man" Heads to UMD (Wed 07-13-2005)
Entertainment Rights (ER) has signed a deal to make HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE the first-ever classic animated series to be released in Universal Media Disc (UMD) format in the U.S.Big He-Man on DVD Update (Tue 10-18-2005)
Today it is the day for He-Man fans to hit stores and pick up the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Part 1 DVD box set. It is packed full of great stuff, new documentary features ,2 new original art cards and more.He-Man has the power again
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-26-2001)
Nearly 20 years after the heroic He-Man was first introduced to the youth of America, Mattel, Inc. is bringing back an updated version of the warrior from Eternia, along with several other Masters of the Universe, for a new generation of fans.Premiering a... BATMAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-11-2002)
Well, how about that. Mattel is quickly getting its claws on the roughest, buffest action figures in the market. Apparently they weren't content with just bringing back the sword-wielding He-Man and his armored Eternian pals. Uh uh. They had to go and str... Justin Marks talks 'He-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-15-2007)
IESB reprints a Q & A from ToyFare with screenwriter Justin Marks regarding the 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' movie.
Marks comes across as passionate about the movie.
"We campaigned and pushed-everything short of getting on my hands ... He-Man Season 2 Vol. 1 coming to DVD (Thu 03-30-2006)
Season 2 Vol. 1 of He-Man & the Masters of the Universe will be on DVD on June 6.Fox dumps 'He-Man' movie project (Thu 11-30-2006)
It seems the film version of 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' is essentially dead. Executive Producer Rodney Ferrell ('Flicka'), of Fox2000 pics, tells Moviehole that they've just literally just wiped their hands clean of the property. "This w...'Green Arrow', 'Shazam!', 'He-Man'. Who will rescue the 'Justice League'? (Tue 06-03-2008)
...ars that 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' has a workable script (also from Justin Marks) and could get the greenlight for a 2009 target. IESB's sources also claim that 'Justice League' isn't dead altogether. However, rather than rushing it f...'Tutenstein', 'Static Shock' and 'He-Man' take home Emmys (Thu 06-17-2004)
The National Television Academy presented the 31st Annual Creative Craft Daytime Emmy Awards on Saturday, May 15 Jay Stephens' 'Tutenstein' won for "Outstanding Special Class Animated Program" Richard Wolf won "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction...Favreau talks IRON MAN 2, AVENGERS and more
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-29-2008)
Ain't it Cool sits down for an exclusive chat with Marvel's "it" boy Jon Favreau. The director, who is in development on 'Iron Man 2' and just signed on as an executive producer for 'The Avengers' talks at length about both movies and worki... TOY MANIAC-Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-27-2008)
Since its announcement and showcase at the San Diego Comic Con Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe has gotten fans from both camps pumped. There really hasn’t been a good straight up fight game in a long time. Having played the game I found myself... Review: 'Spider-Man 3'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-27-2007)
The review contains some minor spoilers.
I should start by saying that I'm a huge fan of the first two 'Spider-Man' movies. I should also add that I've been a big fan of Sam Raimi's ever since I saw "Evil Dead" at the Roseville Theater the first summer... Silver on He-Man and Speed Racer (Fri 07-20-2007)
Producer Joel Silver has several projects in the works, like an adaptation of "Masters of the Universe" : "We're working on that now too. I'm in the middle of six movies now, so I have my hands full." Silver's live-action film adaptation of the Japa...The Rock To Play He-Man? (Mon 04-18-2005)
A scooper sends in a bit of information regarding who John Woo wants to play He-Man for Fox 2000 's film version of Masters of the Universe.A Look Back At Spider-Man 2000
by Jason Lethert (Thu 04-25-2002)
In Comics2Film's never ending endeavor to
provide the best in-depth coverage of comic related media adaptations, this site
will now offer coverage of "Comcs2Digital," if you will. Comic
books have a long history with video games, going at least as far... Warner, Silver set Their Marks on HE-MAN
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)
Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver have hired Justin Marks (VOLTRON, GREEN ARROW) to write the live-action version of HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.
Marks will work from a story that was developed by himself and Neil Ellice. The st... Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)
... Jaw from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Trap Jaw was one of the coolest figures from the line and came with a great assortment of weapons too. What I don’t understand is how you get kids to buy an action figure if you have him lose in t... DVD Review of Masters of Science Fiction Collection
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 08-29-2008)
“From the very beginning, we have struggled to understand time, matter and the infinite universe; who we are, where we are headed, and if we are alone. Great minds — and some of the genre’s most legendary writers and directors — ha... Robotech Masters Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #01
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-17-2006)
What They SayFifteen years have passed since the war against the Zentraedi forces...
The peaceful life of the first alien battle\'s survivors soon ends with the invasion of the Robotech Masters! They\'ve come to reclaim the Protoculture Matrix, the sourc... Raimi on Fans, Venom and Spider-Man 4
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 04-26-2007)
With two incredibly successful Spider-Man movies under his belt, Director Sam Raimi comes back better than ever with 'Spider-Man 3'. His cast and the Producing team praise his talent and he has spearheaded a franchise worth billions of dollars. So what ... Iron Man, Hulk, Spidey and Transformers topline new Hasbro offerings (Thu 02-14-2008)
From a press release: Hasbro, Inc. reveals its exciting new product offerings at New York's annual American International Toy Fair with innovation in a wide range of entertainment categories. Among the traditional toy and game categories, highlights inc...Toy Maniac: Play Sets, Where Have You Gone?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-06-2008)
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe took a lot of flak at its inception. Was this a toy commercial or a cartoon? I never cared because the entire He-Man universe was a great place to play. Sword and sorcery mixed with crazy technology and ... UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)
Sometimes there’s no happily ever after. Last year’s Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvel’s current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f... Iron Man: Favreau on film, fans and Fin Fang Foom
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-28-2008)
If there's one thing 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau has learned in recent years, it's how to work the comic book fans. Coming off a less than stellar screening of clips from 'Zathura' just two years earlier, Favreau has used the Internet and Comic-Con to... Robotech Masters Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #02
by Bryan Morton (Tue 07-25-2006)
What They SayAs the Southern Cross Defense Corps mount increasingly desperate offensive measures against the attacking Robotech Masters, a smitten Dana Sterling helps Zor Prime (the amnesia-stricken clone of the first Robotech Master) integrate with the r... Impossible Made Possible By Wooing For The Masters Of The Universe. (Fri 07-25-2003)
Action-maestro John Woo is allegedly looking to bring 'Masters of the Universe' back to the big screenTrain Man: The Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 05-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitori NakanoTranslated by:Bonnie ElliottAdapted by:What They SayAn instant bestseller when it was first published in Japan, Train Man became a multimedia sensation, generating a smash-hit TV series, a blockbuster film, and mu... Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma... SPIDER-MAN: SWEET CHARITY #1
by Tony Whitt (Sat 06-29-2002)
Just when I thought Ron Zimmerman's writing couldn't get any more obnoxious, repulsive, or dumb, SPIDER-MAN: SWEET CHARITY comes along and shows that, given enough ballast, even the lowest can sink even lower. Rarely have I come across such a complete cro... FX Masters working on Spider-Man 3 (Sun 11-27-2005)
FX Masters is a state of the art Special Effects and Prototyping facility established in 1998, but with an accumulated 26 years of experience in these industries. Most recently FX Masters has made moulds for 'Spider-Man 3'. More...He-Man Gets 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-11-2002)
The recent resurgence in '80s toy nostalgia has been a kick for fans of that era who remember watching and playing with the likes of HE-MAN, TRANSFORMERS, and G.I. JOE cartoons and action figures. It will come as a bit of surprise to many such fans, howev... Spider-Man dotComics on DVD
by Dave Richards (Wed 06-05-2002)
Did you love the
Spider-Man movie? Did it make you want to go out and check out
what's happening in the comic book world to your friendly, neighborhood, Spider-Man?
You might just get your chance to sample Spidey's comic adventures in a ni... Spider-Man 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Action/Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/"Spider-Man"); Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson); Alfred Molina (Dr. Otto Octavius/"Doc... Favreau talks about IRON MAN 2 and AVENGERS
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-02-2008)
L.A. Times hosted a live chat with director Jon Favreau yesterday in which fans quizzed him about the 'Iron Man' franchise and the much-anticipated 'Avengers' movie. Here are some of the highlights from the chat. Some of Favreau's comments have been edite... Spider-Man 2: Trippin' the Comic Fantastic
by Chris Brown (Tue 06-29-2004)
When I first saw 'Spider-Man' I
compared my excitement to that of a 17-year old girl on prom night. I now sit
here at this computer, after having seen 'Spider-Man 2,' with the wonder of a
14-year old boy who has just discovered that Dad hides the Pla... Gold Rush: Spider-Man Swings to the Rescue
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 12-05-2001)
When it came time for Marvel to issue a "definitive statement" set within the Marvel Universe addressing the terrorist attacks on the United States that took place on September 11, 2001, the choice of title should have been fairly obvious to any fan, and ... Robotech Masters Collection (Fri 09-27-2002)
What They SayThe 2nd Act of the ROBOTECH epic begins as the Earth attempts to rebuild following a devastating intergalactic war with the Zentraedi. But these plans for a new world are set aside as a new alien threat appears, testing the resolve and courag...Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)
Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create... Mega Man ZX
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 09-20-2006)
Another Mega Man game has been released, as its series library continues to flourish. I have personally enjoyed and enjoyed again the older Mega Man games with the collections released for the consoles, or originally on the old cartridges. It seems that e... Unraveling Marvel’s Secret Wars
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-22-2007)
Last week we took a look back at the legendary DC toy line Super Powers by Kenner and in an effort to be fair, this week we’ll be looking back at Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars line from Mattel. Consider this the yin to last week’s yang.&... BEBOP Remixed!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-10-2005)
...) BEST OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season One (Brentwood) UMD (O) BEST OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season Two (Brentwood) UMD
BURST ANGEL Volume 3: East Meets West
© Funimation
(O) BRATZ: Rock Angels (Fox) The d... 'Iron Man', 'Wolverine & X-Men' head for Nicktoons (Wed 03-19-2008)
From a press release NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicktoons Network, Nickelodeon's 24-hour animation channel, has joined forces with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: MVL, to bring iconic heroes Wolverine and Iron Man from the page and big screen ...Toy Maniac: Dapper Freddy Krueger
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-16-2008)
...iscent of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. The big exception was that Sectaurs had bendable knees and their big animal toys were actually hand puppets. This enabled you to be the beast that your hero or villain was riding. There was a five episo... 'Iron Man' / 'Incredible Hulk': Crossover? (Wed 12-05-2007)
Well, this is something fans have been wanting in the 10+ years that Comics2Film has been reporting movie news: a crossover. Not the overblown Countdown to Infinite Civil Annihilation that publishers crap out these days, but the more intimate stuff of ear...Top Maniacal Rumors: Alexander Punished, He-Man's Dead and Avenger's Hulk
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is Dead?
Rumor: All has been quiet on the adaptation of He-Man and it seems there's a reason why. It's dead and going nowhere fast. According to the latest rumor on the web this week, after D... Lots of kids cartoons
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-15-2005)
...ople. (O) HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season One Volume 1 (Brentwood) Half-naked muscleman hero contends with evil wizardry. 5-disc thinpak of the first 33 episodes, plus a bonus disc with 2 documentaries, deleted footage, storyboards, postc... New BATMAN, SUPERMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE figures
by ANDREW KARDON (Wed 07-10-2002)
Like having the toughest guy on the block wasn't enough. Big name toy company Mattel, who's on the cusp of unleashing the much-anticipated relaunch of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, has struck a major deal with Warner Bros. The multi-year agreeme... Shopping Bag: Rambo
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-27-2008)
... Vol. 1
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2003) Volume 2
COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style
American Pie (Released June 1st)
American Pie 2 (Released June 1st)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Released June 1st)
The Three Stooges C... Yankee doodle
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-16-2006)
...ore. (O) HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season 2 Volume 2 (BCI Eclipse) Based on the line of popular action figures, or vice versa. Final 32 episodes on six discs, plus two featurettes, commentraks, storyboards, art cards, scripts (act 'em out... Joel Silver on Whiteout and more (Sat 07-28-2007)
Video interview with producer Joel Silver on Whiteout and some of his other projects like He-man and the Masters of the Universe.ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #25
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-08-2002)
MASSIVE SPOILER WARNING: There's simply no easy way to review this watershed issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN without discussing the last few pages, so if you don't want to know the events of this installment, STOP READING NOW!All right then. We've waxed eloq... Comicscape - June 11, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-11-2003)
OPINIONYour response to the idea of DC producing their own version of a Marvel-style Ultimates line was, shall we say, overwhelming - and almost unfailingly positive. Most proposed alternate versions of the DC Universe and its characters, so while I can't... Aquaman The Complete Collection
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-25-2007)
... Goolies, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Bravestar. Filmation really has an incredible resume. Like rival studio, Hanna Barbera, Filmation perfected a low-cost approach to animation, particularly in their shows of the 60’s ... MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE the comic
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 08-27-2002)
Following the hit new animated series on Cartoon Network, the new MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE comic launches on Nov. 27 from Image Comics. The comic is written by Val Staples, with art by Emiliano Santalucia and Marco Failla. The first issue features covers ... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... DVD Shopping Bag: Mummy Mania
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
...
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Vol. 3 (2002)
Heroes and Heroines
COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style
Airplane - I Love the 80's Edition (re-release)
Better Off Dead - I Love the 80's Edition (re-release)
&... MASTERS OF HORROR: The Black Cat
by Tim Janson (Sat 07-14-2007)
With the latest Masters of Horror DVD release, you don’t just get one Master of Horror, but three: Director Stuart Gordon, Actor Jeffrey Combs, and early master of the macabre tale Edgar Allan Poe. The three combine to bring you one of Poe... Ace Master's Dream
by Pat Ferrara (Sun 07-30-2006)
As a hilariously awkward boy in my youth I couldn't imagine anything better than being my favorite superhero while leafing through the slick, thin pages of my DC and Marvel comic books. For most of us though the fantasy ends there to become a detached fo... Sic 'Em toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-03-2006)
...ore. (O) HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season 2 Volume 1 (BCI Eclipse) Episodes 66-98 on five discs, plus a bonus disc with commentraks, featurettes, storyboards, art cards and more. (O) KAMICHU! Volume 1: Little Diety (Geneon) Junior high s... SPIDER-MAN 2
by Lisa Keeler (Wed 06-30-2004)
SPIDER-MAN 2 is one of those happy sequels (for the audience the characters are as angst-ridden as ever) that builds on rather than merely repeats the original. 2002's SPIDER-MAN was a very good and spiritually faithful adaptation of the Marvel comic boo... MASTERS OF SCIENCE FICTION: Clean Escape
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-06-2007)
Following the footsteps of the success of Showtime’s first season of Masters of Horror (a series that had such a terrible second season, I’ll be surprised to see it return) now we have Masters of Science Fiction on ABC. The Masters of Hor... Mattel - Page 1 (Sun 02-24-2002)
I've got to say it - "By the power of Grayskull!" Riding the nostalgia wave, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are back in updated form. Can you believe it's been 20 years?The Deluxe Figures come with armor, not to mention the ability to spout dialog...Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... Strike Season
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)
...Classics
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Volume One
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (remastered deluxe edition)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 2, Part 1
COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style
The Charlie Chaplin Collection
Red Skelton ... 'Iron Man' director dust-up clearing? (Thu 06-12-2008)
Yesterday IESB.net broke the news that Marvel might be playing hardball in its negotiations with Jon Favreau regarding 'Iron Man'. The news came from off-record sources that were said to be from within Marvel itself. Today, Harry Knowles at AIC chimes in...THE WICKER MAN
by Rachel Reitsleff (Tue 09-05-2006)
To be fair to writer/director Neil LaBute, he had nothing to do with PULSE. However, between that poor remake of a decent Japanese horror film and now LaBute's notably inferior reimagining of 1973's classic THE WICKER MAN, genre fans may understandably fe... "He-Man" no more?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
According to Moviehole, the proposed film version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe may have gone the way of Batman Vs. Superman ... aka strait into Development Hell likely never to return.“This was a project set up at Fox”, said Execu... REVIEW: 'Spider-Man 2' (Wed 06-30-2004)
"One of the catchphrases of the SPIDER-MAN universe is 'With great power comes great responsibility.' The financial success of the first film gave Raimi and Co. great power - here they use it to fulfill their responsibilities to both their material and th...Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Mecha Masters: Explosive Anime Classics
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-20-2002)
What They SayIncludes M.D. Geist I & II Collector’s Series, Cybernetics Guardian, Genocyber: The Collection, M.D. Geist and Genocyber I Soundtracks and bonus disc in an ultra cool collector\'s box.
From cyberpunk visionary Koichi Ohata! In the fut... IRON MAN #79
by Tony Whitt (Thu 04-22-2004)
Out in the Iraqi desert near the ruins of an ancient Mesopotamian temple devoted to Ishtar, a fire team and an American archaeologist vanish. Ten days later, as Tony Stark is settling into his new job of U.S. Secretary of Defense, reports come in of convo... He-Man returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-09-2005)
In the mood for a funny cartoon? Here's one online from France concerning an opera singer, a cat, a pizza, and more: http://www.le-building.com/ SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK I confess, this mid-'80s phenomenon completely passed me by. I always thought of it as C... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #39
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 03-14-2002)
Last December, the Marvel Universe went silent throughout many of its mainstream superhero titles, but AMAZING SPIDER-MAN did not. Due to the schedule-shifting that occurred when AMAZING scribe J. Michael Straczynski decided to make #36 a tribute to the m... A Man Called Hawk...man, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 04-11-2002)
Now that Hawkman has been given his own series once again, that age-old continuity question has been bandied about quite a bit - just what is up with Hawkman? Who is it that currently wears the feathery mantle, and how did things get so horribly screwed u... THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE
by Michael Tunison (Sat 11-03-2001)
Love their films or loathe them, it's frightening to think how much more generic the American cinematic landscape of the last decade and a half would have been without Joel and Ethan Coen, the dark-witted jesters behind such sharp stabs in the eye of conv... THE FAMILY MAN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
There is a certain kind of film that holds your attention for the duration of its running time, that amuses and entertains, that makes you think you’re watching something pretty decent—and then it ends and you realize it sucks. Universal’s new Christmas-t... “Masters of Horror: The Damned Thing”
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 10-31-2006)
Masters of Horror is back kicking off with Tobe Hooper’s (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) installment; The Damned Thing. This story brings Hooper back to an area where he did his best and most popular work; pastoral Texas. The film starts w... X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS
by Jason Henderson (Thu 07-06-2000)
In a quiet Connecticut town, two children, a girl and a boy, run from their house in the middle of the night. Their parents have been slain before their eyes, and now they run, without thinking, to the grounds of their elementary school. Their parents’ ki... Lost Universe Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2000)
What They SayWatch out, universe! Kain Blueriver, the cape-obsessed master of the psi-blade, and his lovely associates Millie, a former hot-shot private eye, and Canal, the holographic image of the ship’s computer, are back for another round of insa... The voice of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' (Thu 06-14-2007)
Veteran voice actor Josh Keaton is providing the voices of Peter Parker and Spider-Man for The Spectacular Spider-Man, the new animated series. Keaton, 28, is familiar with the Spider-Man universe, having provided the voice of Harry Osborn for two vid...SPIDER-MAN AND WOLVERINE #4
by TONY WHITT (Tue 09-23-2003)
As a mysterious interrogator continues to question Peter and Logan about their recent activities, they reveal the reasons behind their globe-trotting escapade. Nick Fury has explained to them that a S.H.I.E.L.D scientist named Brecker and his Stuff of Leg... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Carl Ellsworth on 'Y: The Last Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-11-2007)
Carl Ellsworth, screenwriter of the film adaptation of Brian K. Vaughn's 'Y: The Last Man' sat down to talk with Wizard Universe about the movie.
Ellsworth he admits he wasn't a fan of the comic, or comics in general, before taking on the project. "... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #35 (133)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 09-28-2001)
In these troubled times (it's a cliché, but sometimes it's the best way to express an idea), we all find ourselves looking for a hero. Those of us who grew up reading comic books have an even stronger connection to the fantasies of our youth, but at times... Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)
OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I wish I could say I'm thankful for all the responses I got regarding last week's question, but because of the snafu that afflicted last week's column the one from the previous week went out first, along with a blank templ... AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 11-14-2001)
As most readers know by now, this particular issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is not the original installment planned for this week. Following the tragic events of September 11, writer J. Michael Straczynski was charged with a seemingly impossible task sum up... Ultimate SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP goes team-up crazy
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-23-2002)
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP will go on a month long hiatus this May in favor of the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL, a project writer Brian Michael Bendis says has been in development for six months and is "an all-new star-studded Spidey story like you've nev... Symbiote Spider-Man RAH 12-inch Figure
by News Editor (Mon 04-10-2006)
Sideshow Collectibles has announced they are taking pre-orders one of Medicom's most limited products, the 12-inch RAH Symbiote Spider-Man. In Japan, this figure is a mail order exclusive, but Medicom has graciously allowed Sideshow to import a small numb... Humanoids' EXTERMINATOR 17
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 02-05-2002)
Humanoids Publishing has released preview pages of EXTERMINATOR 17, a newly colored, 66-page graphic album scheduled for release in April.This album pairs NIKOPOL TRILOGY artist, Enki Bilal, with Les Humanoides Associes founder, writer, and French televis... PLASTIC MAN #8
by Tony Whitt (Mon 08-09-2004)
A quiet evening at home at Chez Plas is shattered (or rather, stretched all out of proportion) when a woman claiming to be his wife and a child with stretching abilities claiming to be his son Luke show up at the door. In the midst of the fracas, a time p... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... SPIDER-MAN and IRON MAN: from Comics to Film To Toys
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-31-2008)
It's Halloween, which means it's time to start thinking about you holiday gift shopping. Right?
OK, maybe starting the holiday consumer frenzy early is too depressing a thought, but we've got some images of upcoming Marvel action figure offerings from Ha... DVD Review of Iron Man: Ultimate 2-Disc Edition
by Tim Janson (Sat 09-27-2008)
Perhaps the most important scene in Iron Man comes at the end of the film. In fact, it comes after the credits when Tony Stark returns home to find Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) waiting for him. Fury tells Stark he’s not the only superhe... Batteries Not Included: Part II
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 02-12-2007)
Batteries Not Included gave you ten classic toy commercials and from the response everyone enjoyed their trip down memory lane. Here now are ten more classic commercials spanning the last 30 years. Enjoy them and just like last time, if you don’... Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 05-31-2007)
What They SayKeith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Princess Allura have successfully awakened the legendary robot guardian, Voltron. After countless battles, they\'ve pushed back the forces of evil King Zarkon, freeing the Princess\'s home, planet Arus, as well a... Marvel and Reebok team up for 'Iron Man' and 'Hulk' (Tue 04-01-2008)
From a press release Marvel partners with Reebok to launch exclusive collection of children's footwear at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker. Collection to feature Marvel's legendary super heroes 'Iron Man' and the 'Incredible Hulk', stars of Marvel Studio...THE CELL, SE7EN, DEAD MAN
by John Thonen (Tue 12-19-2000)
There’s a lot to cover this week, so I’ll dispense with the usual smart-ass comments and get right to it. The major new release for the week is New Line Home Video’s, The Cell. When the film opened theatrically, a handful of critics praised it as a vis...