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HELLBLAZER #215
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-23-2005)
This issue of HELLBLAZER concludes both Mike Carey's and Tim Bradstreet's time writing and drawing covers for the series, respectively. Some of the best writers in comics have worked on this series, and Carey's made his mark. John Constantine's sister, Ch... HELLBLAZER
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 07-21-2006)
Following Mike Carey's 40-issue run on HELLBLAZER, comics newcomer Denise Mina assumed writing duties in #216, with Leonard Manco still drawing. As of the end of Carey's run, John Constantine swore off magic. And, thanks to Ms. Mina, just when he though... "Hotel Dusk: Room 215"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 02-09-2007)
Welcome back to the late days of the 1970’s, where a film noir seems to reign supreme at the front lines of any video media. Classic characters were established, comic or otherwise, while mystery was around every corner. Here we meet Kyle Hyde in... 
John Constantine Hellblazer: Reasons to be Cheerful
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-02-2007)
Hellblazer is really one of the great success stories in modern comics. Introduced as a minor character (an annoying one at that) in Swamp Thing, John Constantine got his own series in 1988 and will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cont... HELLBLAZER #237
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-02-2007)
John Constantine acquires a standing nemesis to, it seems, replace the First of the Fallen as the primary antagonist of Vertigo’s flagship title, Hellblazer. In #234, we met Eric Greggs, a downtrodden married man who loses his daughter in a car... First Look: 'Hellblazer' Hero 'Constantine' Hits The Big Screen (Fri 10-01-2004)
Francis Lawrence is a happy man. The director won't deliver his big-screen adaptation of "Constantine" to theaters until next year, but he's already showing off 20 minutes of footage from the film the same way that a proud papa trots out baby The f...HELLBLAZER #192
by Tony Whitt (Tue 02-03-2004)
A barely alive John Constantine enlists the help of the Swamp Thing and his niece Gemma to fight back the Beast, the last creature Adam tried to name, before it takes over humanity completely. The only way to do it is to achieve brain death. But, as with ... HELLBLAZER # 207
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
Like a bad penny, the demon Nergal keeps showing up and making John Constantine's life difficult. Actually, that's not quite accurate, in this case (but it sure sounded good). This time, it's Nergal's daughter that's mucking about a few issues ago, she... HELLBLAZER film sparks lawsuit
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-29-2002)
It looks like the February departure of director Tarsem from the big screen version of HELLBLAZER, known as a film under the title CONSTANTINE, has sparked a crossfire of lawsuits between Warner Bros. and the director. In a filing cited by the HOLLYWOOD R... "Hellblazer #230"
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 04-02-2007)
Andy Diggle’s run on Hellblazer begins with the first of a two-part arc that pits John Constantine against both a hitman and the rising tides, as he stands handcuffed to the pier as the water rises around him. It seems that an incarcerated ... Ex-HELLBLAZER writer talks about CONSTANTINE movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-26-2003)
One of the former gigs for comic book writer Warren Ellis was working on Vertigo's HELLBLAZER, the comic that's the basis for Warner Bros. upcoming CONSTANTINE movie starring Keanu Reeves. Ellis publishes a e-newsletter to his fans, BAD SIGNAL, and this w... Carey writes HELLBLAZER
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 03-22-2002)
After his journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is at last coming home as Mike Carey takes over writing DC Comics' HELLBLAZER. Carey, also the writer of LUCIFER, pens "High on Life," a two-part story arc that begins with June's HELLBLA... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... TYLER PERRY Shows Strength in Debut
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-14-2007)
A lot of predictions were set that this would be a slow weekend due to moderate new debuts and from what it looks like, we were right on every count except one. We did not factor in the growing clout of Tyler Perry inside and outside Hollywood. We know th... GTA IV Sets Record
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has pushed past HALO 3 and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END to set the record for the biggest opening week of any entertainment product.
Publisher Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that GRAND THEFT AUTO IV sol... PIRATES Breaks Memorial Day Records
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-29-2007)
As I said I would, I’m updating the box office numbers with the latest estimates. The actual totals will be added tomorrow night for this Memorial Day Weekend but it seems safe right now to list those numbers as they lie.
Here’s how t... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... Pirates Sail to Top Spot Again
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End sailed into the number one spot for its second weekend, pulling in 43.1 mil here in the states. The 3rd installment in the franchise averaged $9,900 per showing on it’s 4,362 theaters around the world. ... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... More on Weisz in 'Constantine.'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-21-2003)
English actress Rachel Weisz ('The Mummy') is in talks to star opposite Keanu Reeves ('The Matrix') in 'Constantine,' a film based on the 'Hellblazer' comic book, says The Hollywood Reporter. Spidey Back in Top 10, MiB2 is Tops Overseas
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-09-2002)
Spider-Man
is back in the top 10 according to the weekend summary at Box
Office Mojo. The comic-to-film double bill of Spider-Man and Men
In Black II, released by Sony on Friday, racked up an estimated $2
million in ticket sales, making it the #9 fi... The Pirates Steal it All
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
Since this is Memorial Day Weekend and the industry considers Monday’s numbers to be part of the weekend numbers, this isn’t the actual weekend box office report. The actual numbers for the 4 day weekend (including Monday) will be released on ... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Viz-in Vol. 1, No. 2 (Wed 11-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 1,no.1 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING FEBRUARY '01 featuring... GUNDAM WING: BLIND TARGET #1 4-issue series -- original story by Hajime Yadate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, story by Sakura Asagi, art by Akemi Omoide ...Tenshi no Tamago (-)
What They SayMamoru Oshii, the filmmaker extraordinaire, created one of the most dreamy and ethereal anime films ever made, with characters designed by Yoshitaka Amano. The style is minimalistic in terms of dialogue and characters, and Oshii centers the f...Gunbuster (-)
What They Say\"The fiery hot-blooded friendship hard SF space science courage guts hard work sexy invincible robot epic spectacle!!!!\" - Gainax Network SystemsThe Review!The Press Release says it all � and for once, it�s completely true! Gunbuster wa...Anime Network Call To Action (Mon 12-06-2004)
We received this bit of information this afternoon:Anime Fans of America:You\'ve made Anime Network, the only dedicated anime channel in America, a breakout sensation on Video on Demand. Thank you.But now, Anime Network\'s continued operation and expansio...Comicscape April 6, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)
You all get an "F-" for the week. Well, not all of you just everyone other than the five of you that actually wrote in about your comic shop. I guess everyone's shopping online now or going to Barnes and Noble or something. That, or everyone was glued... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)
The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an... New Vertigo Projects
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-09-2002)
DC Comics unveiled several Vertigo projects over the weekend at Comic-Con International, including a period piece with the Creeper and a Lady Constantine mini-series. Following is a rundown: * BEWARE THE CREEPER is a five-issue mini-series, written by J... Box Office Finals: Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Dominate the Market
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 07-25-2000)
Although figures fell slightly short of Monday’s estimates, it was still a good weekend at the box office for science fiction, horror and fantasy films. As predicted, What Lies Beneath was on top, with $29.70-million, about $400,000 shy of expectations. X... Mike Carey exclusive with DC
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-19-2002)
British writer Mike Carey, who was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2001, has signed a two-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics.Carey has written LUCIFER since its inception as the miniseries THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LUCIFER in 1999 and takes over as w... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... 'Constantine' for Rossdale, Hounsou (Mon 09-08-2003)
Gavin Rossdale and Djimon Hounsou are poised to join Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Constantine' for helmer Francis Lawrence. Based on an adaptation of the DC-Vertigo comic book 'Hellblazer,' the film is toplined by Keanu Reeves along with Rachel Weisz and Tilda...Of Sentinels and Fast Food
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-20-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Coinciding with this week's release of Clark Johnson's THE SENTINEL on DVD comes the soundtrack album on Varese Sarabande 302 066 729 1. The score, by Christophe (BUFFY, ELEKTRA, PINK PANTHER) Beck is a moody and textural one, ... Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
Shrek 3 may not want to be king but he ruled over the box office competition in its opening weekend this year, opening in 4,122 theaters with a running time of 1 hr & 21 minutes. With that kind of running time and amount of screens, it was a sure bet ... 'Constantine' debuts on Blu-ray October 14 (Thu 08-07-2008)
From a press release Get ready for heart-pounding thrills when Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow Picture’s action-packed film 'Constantine' arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Definition October 14. Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence (...Stan Winston doing design work for 'Constantine.' (Fri 08-01-2003)
"Right now, I'm in the middle of working on a wonderful movie over at Columbia - with Laura Ziskin, who did 'Spider-Man,' called 'Constantine,' based on a comic called 'Hellblazer.' I can't say too much, because of a confidentially agreement I have with t...'Constantine' pushes the horror envelope
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-12-2003)
Anderson Jones at E! Online writes:
"Apparently, first-time director Francis Lawrence gave the 'Constantine' team complete freedom in bringing the nasty characters of the dark comic book Hellblazer to life, and they pushed the envelope at every turn."
... Director Drops out of Constantine
by Adam Thur (Thu 01-17-2002)
According to Hollywood Reporter, director Tarsem Singh has dropped out of Warner Bros' Constantine, the film based on the Vertigo comic series Hellblazer. The trade states budgetary concerns as the reason for the director's departure. It is uncle... DreamWorks Sets a Date for KUNG FU PANDA 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-02-2008)
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today confirmed that the Panda will be back in 2011 when the sequel to its worldwide hit, Kung Fu Panda, is expected to hit theaters on June 3, 2011. The Company also anticipates releasing the film into IMAX® theatres wo... New Constantine Trailer Online (Thu 12-09-2004)
MTV has up a first look at the new trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures' Constantine, based on characters from the DC Comics/Vertigo "Hellblazer" graphic novels. It hits theaters on February 18.'Ghost Rider' director, cast at LA Sci Fi Show
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-02-2007)
'Ghost Rider' Director Mark Steven Johnson and actress Eva Mendes appear at the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on Sunday, January 14, 2007 to preview scenes and discuss the making of their new Movie, 'Ghost Rider', on stage at 2:15 ... Moore Doesn't Want credit in 'Constantine' Film?
by Joe Hendren (Wed 03-03-2004)
Anonymous scooper claims that "after reviewing the script and casting of 'Hellblazer', Comic Kingpin [sic] Alan Moore has done the unthinkable. He's washed his hand of the entire debacle...he's instructed DC to NOT credit him as the creator of the charact... Constantine Teaser Trailer Online (Thu 05-13-2004)
Warner Bros. has revealed the teaser trailer for Constantine, the Hellblazer adaptation starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz. You can check out the clip in the QuickTime, Windows Media and Real formats.Reeves Declines 'Constantine 2'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-14-2005)
Keanu Reeves told SCI FI Wire that if there's going to be a sequel to his supernatural movie Constantine, they'll have to raise hell without him.
"Not with me," Reeves said flatly when asked about a sequel to the movie about reluctant demon-fighter Joh... Three comic based movies in box office top 10 (Sun 06-18-2006)
'Garfield: A Tale of two Kitties' joins 'X-Men: The Last Stand' and 'Over the Hedge' giving three of the top 10 movies for the week that are based on comics. The kid sequel debuts at number 6 taking in a paltry $7.2 million and tying 'X-Men', whose total ...Finding 'Constantine''s Essence
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-03-2005)
Keanu Reeves, who stars as the title character in the upcoming supernatural thriller film Constantine, told SCI FI Wire that he tried to capture the spirit of John Constantine, the film's hero, who is derived from a blond and British character in the Vert... THQ to release 'Constantine' game with WB pic
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-23-2004)
Video game publisher THQ has added another comic book property to its upcoming lineup. It will distribute "Constantine" in February in conjunction with the Warner Bros. Pictures film, shortly after it ships Marvel Comics' "The Punisher" on Jan. 17. The th... Keanu Reeves shows us 'Constantine' (Part Two) (Mon 07-26-2004)
When a bearded Keanu Reeves walked out on the stage last Friday at the San Diego Comic Convention panel for 'Constantine', a wave of thunderous applause greeted him. Thousands were in the audience to see Reeves, his 'Constantine' co-star Djimon Hounsou, d...'Constantine' video game hands-on preview (Wed 10-13-2004)
"'Constantine' could prove to be a solid action game. Though it likely won't have the voice of Keanu Reeves (that's a bad thing, right?), the game does maintain the overall feel of the Hellblazer comics. As a fan of the comic, I'm hoping developer Bits St...A sneak peek at Constantine footage (Tue 11-23-2004)
Warner Brothers and director Francis Lawrence recently invited a few select people to see twenty-five minutes of footage from Constantine, their upcoming movie based on DC Comics' Hellblazer...Production art from Constantine (Thu 09-16-2004)
Warner Bros. has provided The Continuum with a look at piece of production art from Constantine, the film adapting the Hellblazer comic book.Box Office: 'Dark Knight' dominates 'Mummy' (Mon 08-04-2008)
'The Dark Knight' flexed its kevlar muscles once again this week, landing in the #1 spot for the third weekend in a row. 'Hancock' stayed strong while 'Hellboy II' and 'Wanted' both fade from the top 10. The Batman movie continues to rack up amazing numb...Box Office Finals: SCREAM 3 Easily Beats THE BEACH.
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 02-15-2000)
There were few surprises when the final numbers rolled in for this weekend`s box office. Studio estimates proved relatively reliable, and SCREAM 3 easily retained the number one position with $16.32-million dollars, over $1-million ahead of its nearest co... Constantine DVD Press Release (Mon 06-27-2005)
On July 19, travel to hell and back when Constantine blasts onto DVD from Warner Home Video (WHV). This comic book adaptation from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures is an action-packed thriller from DC Comics' HellblazerReeves, Lawrence & Hounsou on 'Constantine' (Sat 02-12-2005)
A new interview with the stars and director of 'Constantine' discusses the film, its changes from its 'Hellblazer' origin, and more.A Look At The Vermin Man! (Tue 03-02-2004)
The guys over at Warner Bros. have provided Latino Review with a sketch of the Vermin Man from the Hellblazer comic book adaptation, Constantine.Director Francis Lawrence to Preview "Constantine" At Wizard World Chicago (Sat 08-07-2004)
Francis Lawrence, director of Constantine, will join the VERTIGO presentation on Sunday, August 15, for a preview of selected scenes from the upcoming movie based on the HELLBLAZER series.Establishing a No-Fly Zone
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-07-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the first No-Fly Zone. This week, we will explain in more detail what the column will cover. More importantly, we should understand what it will not. Understand right off the bat that, despite its slightly inflammator... Adult Source Media Attends Retailer Summit
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-22-2008)
(Chatsworth, CA) August 22, 2008 - Adult Source Media is pleased to announce our appearance at the upcoming Diamond Comics Retailer Summit in Las Vegas from September 7th through September 10th. ASM will be meeting with many of the... Warren Ellis comments on 'Constantine'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2003)
"First; the film is never going to be the same as the comic. American or English, the film will succeed if it's true to the core of the man...I think Reeves is an interesting choice because he can get at the other part of Constantine, the part that deman... 'Constantine': An Interview With Keanu Reeves, Djiimon Hounsou, and Directo (Thu 07-29-2004)
Latinoreview talks with the stars and director of the "Hellblazer" adaptation.Rachel Weisz joins the cast of 'Constantine' (Wed 08-20-2003)
FilmJerk.com reports that Rachel Weisz has landed the part of Angela in 'Constantine' the big-screen adaptation of DC Comics' 'Hellblazer.'Whoa! Constantine Blazes on to Big Screen September 2004
by Dave Richards (Fri 07-11-2003)
Constantine, the film adaptation of Vertigo's Hellblazer comic starring Keanu Reeves,gets a release date. Moore Prefers Stingy Constantine
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-04-2002)
When it comes to
who should fill the Hellblazer trench coat in the upcoming movie Constantine,
the character's creator Alan Moore says it ain't Nicolas Cage.
"No offense
to Nicolas Cage, but they should've gotten Sting," Moore recently told Entertai... Lawrence Confirmed For Constantine
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-10-2002)
The
Hollywood Reporter confirms recent rumors that music video director Francis
Lawrence is in talks to direct the troubled comic project Constantine.
The movie would be Lawrence's feature film debut.
Keanu Reeves (The
Matrix) is mentioned as being... Reeves Defends Constantine (Thu 02-19-2004)
Keanu Reeves, tells SCI FI Wire that the movie is faithful to the spirit of the DC/Vertigo comic series Hellblazer, on which it is based.Brian Tyler signed to score 'Constantine' (Sat 08-14-2004)
Composer Brian Tyler's official website reveals he's signed to score Warner Bros.' Constantine, based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer. Tyler has recently provided music for 'Godsend', 'Star Trek Enterprise', 'Children Of Dune' and 'Bubba Ho Tep', ...CONSTANTINE Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Thu 02-17-2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures in association with Village Roadshow Pictures held the World Premiere of CONSTANTINE at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on Wednesday, February 16. CONSTANTINE is based on character from the DC Comics/Vertigo HE... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha... Backward MASKing
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS In SON OF THE MASK, composed Randy Edelman reprises his vibrantly quirky heroic theme from 1994's THE MASK, but only three tracks of score are included on the soundtrack album, released this week by Silva Screen (SILCD 1179). H... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... Final Box Office for October 25-27
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 10-29-2002)
As expected yesterday, the feature adaptation of MTV's popular series, JACKASS, won the box office crown. With Halloween looming around the corner, horror flicks THE RING and GHOST SHIP came in second and third, respectively. Here's how the box office ro... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ... FLIGHT Soars at Box Office
by News Editor (Sun 09-25-2005)
FLIGHTPLAN, starring Jodie Foster, landed at the number one spot at the box office with a take of $24.6 million. And TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE came in second with $20.1 million in ticket sales.JUST LIKE HEAVEN slipped to number three with $9.8 million, f... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... SCI FI Seals GATE
by News Editor (Tue 08-22-2006)
The SCI FI Channel has announced they will not renew the series STARGATE SG-1 for another season. They did announce though they will pick up its spinoff series STARGATE ATLANTIS for a fourth year.The channel said, "SCI FI Channel is proud to be the netwo... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... DOOM Shoots Up Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 10-24-2005)
Universal Pictures' DOOM was the number one movie at the box office over the weekend with ticket sales of $15.4 million.DREAMER: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY opened in the number two spot with a take of $9.3 million, while WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE W... Comicscape - December 21, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-21-2005)
...f 6) $2.99Hellblazer #215 (MR) $2.75Infinite Crisis #3 (of 7) $3.99Kurt: The big question here: Power Girl's jugs -- will she finally show them?JSA Classified #6 $2.50Justice #3 (of 12) $3.50Al: Just to piss off all two of our conservative readers: The... Early Returns: Preliminary Box Office for October 25-27
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 10-28-2002)
The feature adaptation of MTV's popular series, JACKASS, won the box office crown this weekend, demonstrating once again that audiences just can't get enough of crude stunts. THE RING fell to second, but generated more sales than its opening weekend. GHO... Final Weekend Box Office (June 28-30)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-02-2002)
Adam Sandler's MR. DEEDS remained on top when the final numbers for this weekend rolled in, with MINORITY REPORT sliding up to number two over the preliminary number two, LILO AND STITCH. STITCH is now number three. Here's the rest: 1. MR. DEEDS , $37.2 ... ENTERPRISE Viewing Party
by News Editor (Sun 05-08-2005)
Come watch the final episode of Star Trek: Enterprise with the Roddenberrys! Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry invites you to "Star Trek: Enterprise The Last Episode" viewing party, presented by Trek United and Roddenberry Productions. "Forty years ago, my father... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
...re
HELLBLAZER #215
© DC Comics
from the UK and initially I showed up there as a non-member to see what the Brits thought of this American guy drawing their much beloved homeland anti-hero. To my delight, I discovered that nationality had n... Weekend Box Office: Mel is WHAT WOMEN WANT: EMPEROR Grooves in 4th
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-19-2000)
The genre’s two big nationwide releases, Paramount’s What Women Want and Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove saw widely divergent results during their debut weekend. The fantasy comedy starring Mel Gibson as a male chauvinist pig who suddenly finds himself ... Box Office Update: WB Has SMART Victory While HULK Drops
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
It’s happening again for Universal Pictures and fans of the Hulk.
While the drop is just a tad lower this time around, it’s still significant. In 2003, Ang Lee’s version of The Hulk opened in theaters on June 20 to the tune of a $62.1 ... Raising Hell
by Marc Shapiro (Fri 01-28-2005)
"There's no way I'm going to make everybody happy," says the director regarding the creative license that have been taken with the Hellblazer comic. "In this movie John Constantine doesn't speak [British], he's not blonde and the movie takes place in Los ... DC to launch "Minx" comic for girls
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)
DC Comics announced that they are publishing a new graphic novel, Minx, aimed at teenage girls.Here's the press release:DC Comics is launching a new imprint called MINX, which will publish original graphic novels for teenage girls. MINX will be the ... Check On In
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 01-22-2007)
Welcome to the Countdown, where the weeks keep coming, but the future never arrives. This week I had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver trying to get a few interviews for the site... But that can be a bit difficult at times, if you do not tell them in ... 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 ... Steve Reeves, Star of Italian HERCULES FIlms, Passes Away. (Thu 05-04-2000)
Steve Reeves, who appeared as Hercules in a series of Italian adventure films during the `50s and `60s, passed away May 1 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California. The former bodybuilder died of complications from lymphoma. Born in Glasgow, Mont...AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... Donner Talks More Constantine (Mon 11-10-2003)
Lauren Shuler Donner, who is producing the upcoming comic-book film adaptation 'Constantine,' told SCI FI Wire that the movie is based on the DC Comics 'Hellblazer' series, but won't be an origin story. "It's not an origin story of the character," played ...Comicscape: Kurt’s Final Comicscape
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-29-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover this week.
Times have changed. I’ve changed. And, Comicscape is about to change. Before I dive in, I want to thank each and every one of you for... Comicscape: Comic Books and the 2008 Election
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-22-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape cavalcade. For those of you living in a basement with your boxes of holo-foil covers from the 1990s, know that the United States Presidential Election is upon us. Things have gotten ugly in a way we ... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape. This week, I feel woefully short of ideas. I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column. In lieu of ... Spidey’s Records set Studio Standards High
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
We already knew this week would already be all about Spider-Man 3. With the anticipation so high, the presales from Fandango.com and Movietickets.com being in the upper stratosphere and news everywhere on Spider-Man 3 the past few weeks, the question wasn... VIZ, LLC Announces a Brand New Line Up of New Titles Aimed to Capture Hearts Everywhere (Mon 07-21-2003)
VIZ, LLC ANNOUNCES A BRAND NEW LINE UP OF NEW TITLES AIMED TO CAPTURE HEARTS EVERWHERE Part science fiction, part fantasy... Alice doesn't think she lives here on planet Earth anymore...and she's right, Please Save My Earth, Volume 1 July 17, 2003 (San...'Constantine' could be the turning point for DC Comics Movies
by Chris Brown (Thu 02-17-2005)
When Marvel Comics released Blade in 1998, no one could have guessed that it would be the hit that it was or that it would spawn two sequels. Marvel went to the well for a lesser known character and brought horror and action instead of superheroes. An... Dragonball Z TV #55: World Tournament - Blackout
by Jonathan Hertzog (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!FUNimation learns from its past mistakes... only some of its past mistakes, and puts out a pretty good DVD.
Audio:
Another dual-language audio track with a solid Japanese mono and English stereo. I mostly listened to the Japanese track. Occasi... Requiem from the Darkness Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)
What They SayMomosuke visits his brother, only to find a murder mystery underway . . . a man has been killed in a rare manner. Ogin then faces her mother’s killer, who has been dying and coming back to life, over and over again, terrorizing the loc... Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin) OVA CD Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayFrom composer Taku Iwasaki comes the beautifully haunting melodies of the Samurai X OVAs that fans simply can’t forget.
Fitting perfectly with the dark overtones of the series, this gorgeous score makes listeners relive Rurouni Kenshi... Macross Plus II Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayAdditional music from the Macross Plus series by Yoko KannoThe Review!4 out of 5
This CD is set up with a very interesting cover insert. The insert features on each page, very detailed art from the series along with credits for the show as ... Reeves Offers 'Constantine' Hints (Tue 11-25-2003)
Keanu Reeves, who stars in Constantine (based on the DC/Vertigo comic series Hellblazer) told SCI FI Wire that his character is conflicted about his God-given mission on Earth. Reeves' character, supernatural detective John Constantine, is "a guy who's...Executive Producer joins 'Superman' (Wed 05-26-2004)
Superman-V.com exclusively reveals that Gilbert Adler has joined 'Superman' as Executive Producer. Adler's credits include 'Tales from the Crypt,' 'Thir13en Ghosts,' 'Ghost Ship,' 'The Fountain' and 'Starsky & Hutch.' He's also working on the Warner Broth...Constantine Clip Online (Wed 02-09-2005)
An exclusive clip from the Hellblazer adaptation 'Constantine' is now available at MAXIM Online.Pick of the Week for 10/14/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-14-2008)
It's a very busy week for releases this week with new titles, collections and re-releases as another Geneon title starts to resurface. Competition was tight through the mid ranks but in the end it's little surprise what was the most popular here with the ... 'Constantine' Cuts Ellie
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-02-2005)
Francis Lawrence, director of the upcoming comic-book-based fantasy/horror film 'Constantine,' told SCI FI Wire that he edited out an entire character, a half-breed demon named Ellie (Michelle Monaghan), who is derived from a character in the Vertigo Hell... Photos: 12 more from Constantine (Fri 12-24-2004)
A collection of a dozin pics from 'Constantine', the upcoming Hellblazer adaptation. Some you've seen, some you may not have.Constantine Is Gritty (Tue 07-27-2004)
Francis Lawrence, who directed the upcoming supernatural film Constantine, told SCI FI Wire that he deliberately avoided shooting the movie in the style of a comic book, even though it's based on the Vertigo graphic novel Hellblazer.Sin City trailer pics & 2 Constantine images (Tue 12-21-2004)
Robert Rodriguez said that working with Frank Miller as a co-director on Dimension Films' Sin City movie went very well. As part of its 2005 preview, Warner Bros. has released two new images from Constantine, the live-action adaptation of DC Comics' H...My Neighbors the Yamadas (-)
What They SayThe Review!My Neighbours the Yamadas (Hohokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun) is a funny, touching and heart-warming slice of Japanese family life. This is another classic film from Studio Ghibli, and although it is stylistically very different from ...Jin-Roh (-)
What They SayThe Review!Video: The movie was originally shot on film with quite a bit of grain. This was primarily done to enhance the \"feel\" of it being set in the fifties. Having seen the only theatrical screening of it in Sydney (presented by the pro...3:10 TO YUMA Takes Home DVD Sales & Rentals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
For the first time in weeks, one film ruled both races...Lionsgate's 3:10 to Yuma topped both the national home video sales and rental charts for the week ending Jan. 13, says the Hollywood Reporter.The film earned $53.6 million in theaters and easily cap... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... Ledger Talks JOKER's Lack of Compassion
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
Actor Heath Ledger talked briefly with French magazine, AlloCine, about his upcoming villain role of the Joker for THE DARK KNIGHT. Naturally, as most actors would attest to, playing such an evil role is all kinds of fun. Ledger's Joker goes up ... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another head-scratchin’, book-learnin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, we’re going to examine the effect of scheduling on comic writing. Effectively, I want to know if producing monthly &nda... Spider-Man 3 Continues to Dominate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-13-2007)
Spidey cast his web and captured more box office cash this weekend with a 60.0 million box office take here in the States. I’d have to say though there was no doubt whom I would be writing about this weekend. No, it was never a question of if Spider... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... Audiences Hunt After FOOL'S GOLD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-10-2008)
No new major genre releases to discuss in this weekend’s box office report but the two new films which debuted landed in the top two spots. Leading the pack is the romantic-adventure Fool’s Gold from Warner Bros. The film, starring Matthew McC... Initial D: First Stage Box Set (-)
What They Say**Initial pressing only limited release** Consists of 7 discs containing all 26 episodes of enormously popular \"Initial D - First Stage\" with 5.1 surround channel. Special bonus features are expected to include a special DVD stand shaped li...Initial D: The Movie Special Edition (-)
What They SayINITIAL D: Third Stage\' theatrical movie is now on DVD!! Initial pressing edition will carry a bonus disc with a deluxe booklet housed in a Box. Don\'t miss it if you\'re a fan! First Press : Special disc, booklet The Review!Initial D is a ...Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)
What They SayA moving anime show based on the book by C.W. Nicol. It\'s a coming of age story about a boy with a special power who faces many obstacles in growing up. The Review!Kazuki Omori, veteran Godzilla director (Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla ...NO FLY ZONE: Neverending Stories
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-14-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another edition of The No-Fly Zone. This week, we’re going to consider the ongoing format, which stands as a longstanding institution of American comics. By ongoing we don’t necessarily mean monthly comics ... 
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