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Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Casting has been completed on the much-anticipated sixth installment of the Warner Bros. Pictures "Harry Potter" film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner B... Bonham Carter Returns for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-03-2007)
Despite being pregnant while filming is set to begin for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, the Independent has cleared the air saying actress Helena Bonham Carter will indeed be returning as the evil Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange for the sixt... Lavender Brown Cast for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-14-2007)
Thousands tried out for the chance to kiss (or snog) Ronald Weasley throughout HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE. One of many has just won the chance to do so, reports the CBBC Newsround. The site which announced the recent Narcissa casting also repo... 
WB Unleashes New Trailer for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 11-15-2008)
Warner Bros. has revealed a new full trailer for their next installment Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The sixth installment into their popular franchise stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robb... HALF-BLOOD PRINCE Scores Low With Early Screening
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-10-2008)
It looks like there's some truth to the rumors that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was moved back for more than just box office timing. There was some speculation going that while Warner Bros. decision to move the sixth installment to a mid July 2... Producer Heyman Explains Delay for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-30-2008)
Another update has popped up online for the much-talked about delay of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While doing some surprise promoting for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in New York, CS' Edward Douglas caught up with the "Potter" pro... HALF BLOOD PRINCE Returning to Wiltshire
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
Here's an interesting note for our British Mania readers in terms of future HARRY POTTER & THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE filming. The Wiltshire Times is reporting an upcoming shoot in the village around Wiltshire, England in October. The shoot is planned... Director Yates Set for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by News Editor (Thu 05-03-2007)
David Yates has told SCI FI Wire that he will return to direct HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE.
Yates said, "I am doing HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, and I'm doing it because I love the world, I love the characters. I think I have more busin... Yates, Radcliffe Discuss HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
If you haven't read the HALF BLOOD PRINCE yet and do not want to be spoiled, I'd advise you to go ahead and leave this article. If you don't mind being spoiled on certain storylines or have read it, leading star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates h... Narcissa Malfoy Cast in HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-12-2007)
According to the CBBC Newsround, actress Helen McCrory has been cast as Narcissa Malfoy for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE and the final installment, DEATHLY HALLOWS. With production under way for a few weeks now, we've been waiting for this final... Director Yates Talks Intro of HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
...r and The Half Blood Prince courtesy of USA Today and Empire Online. As part of the latter story, which will be the lead story for the magazine's upcoming cover, director David Yates has confirmed what was rumored earlier this year. Since the novelized... Bill Nighy in HALF BLOOD PRINCE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-13-2007)
...& THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE (due Fall 2008) a question which would raised the eyebrows of any genre fan.
What was the question Wizard asked director David Yates?
You worked with Bill Nighy in “Girl in the Café.” Don... Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Release Date: November 21, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: David Yates Screenwriter: Steven Kloves Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Michael Gam... Prince of Tennis Box Set 01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-04-2007)
What They SayRyoma Echizen is the 12-year-old son of a famous tennis player and a tennis genius in his own right. With talent in his blood and fire in his eyes, he backs up his confidence on the court with amazing skills. Now he has to overcome the older ... HARRY POTTER 6 Pushed to July 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-14-2008)
Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that it has moved back the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and in the majo... Extra Scene Added to HALF BLOOD?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)
According to Australia's Herald-Sun newspaper via SnitchSeeker, there may be a new scene getting added to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince that wasn't in the original Rowling novel. In an interview with the paper, producer David Barron elaborated mo... IMAX Teaser for HALF BLOOD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
Are you ready to get blown away on this slow news day? The teaser for the IMAX edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has appeared online, a tease which will be attached to the IMAX edition of The Dark Knight for Warner Bros. The upcoming sixth... Harry Potter, Night Watch, Baxter & more
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 07-25-2006)
Tor books and its parent company Random House Publishing wrapped up a few series this week with the releases of When Darkness Falls, The Grapple, and Transcendent. Fans of these series shouldn't be so sad though, for every door closed is another door ope... HARRY POTTER 6 hits next July
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-21-2004)
After HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling revealed that she had delivered the manuscript to her publisher yesterday on her website, today Scholastic and Bloomsbury announced the publication date for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE: July 16, 2005. The ... BLOOD TO BLOOD and MINA: The Dracula Story Continues
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 11-10-2000)
Mina: The Dracula Story Continues was first published in September 1994 by Ace Books. Author Elaine Bergstrom used the pseudonym `Marie Kiraly` for her story, which picks up Mina Harker`s journal entries about three-quarters of the way through Bram Stoker... Title of sixth HARRY POTTER book revealed
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-29-2004)
Our first indication that the title for J.K. Rowling's sixth HARRY POTTER novel was being revealed hit our electronic shore late yesterday evening when an unusual email rolled in..."My friend is a big Potter fan, and he was over my house. He went onto J.K... Top Maniacal Rumors: Captain America, Spidey Returns and Potter Madness
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... POTTER Copies Sell Illegally in China
by News Editor (Mon 08-01-2005)
Illegal copies of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE have gone on sale in Beijing, weeks after it was published & released in English and months ahead of the actual Chinese language edition release. The Chinese people are so wound up about POTTER tha... Daniel Radcliffe Updates on HARRY POTTER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
While Warner Bros. find themselves at the end of some fandom backlash after the recent schedule move, leading star Daniel Radcliffe has answered the call for more information pertaining to the final three films, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and ... POTTER Rumors Run Wild
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)
With the new Harry Potter book, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, arriving on shelves tonight at midnight, there are last minute rumors and specualtion spreading across the Internet about what happens to Harry.J.K. Rowling reminds everyone on her ow... DEATHLY HALLOWS Split into Two Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-12-2008)
Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the screen adaptation of J.K. Rowling's final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be released in two parts. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Warner Bros. Pictures... Daniel Radcliffe signs on for more "Harry Potter"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)
...r and the Half Blood Prince. He has also signed on to return and reprise his role as Harry in the very last film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This will "mark a place" in history for Dan and fulfill his wishes as he stated more than ... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
...r and the Half Blood Prince, Cloverfield, James Bond 22 and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor are at, don’t worry, I’m anticipating those films as well. In fact, they’d be #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 on the list if I went fur... Producer Heyman Updates on HARRY POTTER 6
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 12-05-2008)
While promoting Harry Potter weekend for the ABC Family channel, producer David Heyman has once again passed along word to fans about what to expect for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment which hits theaters next July. USA Today... Leaked International Teaser for HARRY POTTER 6
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-27-2008)
Not a lot going on this morning but there is a new leaked international teaser trailer to pass along. At least, until it gets pulled. The latest international trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has popped up online this morning and you can... Harry Potter's Rob Knox Killed in Bar Fight
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-25-2008)
Just a few days after young actor Rob Knox finished up filming his scenes as Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the 18 year old was killed in a knife fight outside a bar in London. See the AP report below. An 18-year... Did 'Dark Knight' send 'Harry Potter' on extended holiday?
by Jim Harvey (Mon 08-18-2008)
EW.com reports that 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince', originally touted as a Fall 2008 release, has been pushed back to July of next year. The reasons are numerous but some are speculating that the performance of 'The Dark Knight' have have Warner... WB Picks Up Treasure GANG
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
...allments (Half Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows Part 1 & Part 2). Plot Concept: "Treehouse" centers on four friends, known for their treasure-hunting abilities as kids, who meet up at their high school reunion and join forces for one last ad... Script Review: 'Hellboy 2 - The Golden Army' (Mon 09-17-2007)
"If things are done the right way, and the vision encompassed in the script translates onto the screen with as much bravura, then it will be a real treat, an amazing cinematic achievement. Del Toro hasn't yet equaled the excellence of his personal films w...'Justice League' still on WB agenda (Fri 06-13-2008)
Playthings.com has an interesting report from the NYC trade show, including a round up of DC Comics/Warner Bros. offerings. Most interesting is the fact that the studio is still, apparently, pushing the 'Justice League' movie! Warner Bros. will soon be...Blood the Last Vampire Vol.#01 - Night of the Beasts
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 03-13-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru Oshii / Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayAt Yokota Base in Japan, American soldiers stand guard at the brink of the Vietnam War. Although they fear the enemy outside their base, an even mo... HARRY POTTER 5 Breaking IMAX Records
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-07-2007)
...R AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, hits theaters everywhere November 21, 2008.
Box Office: Fans Drive TWILIGHT To Box Office Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 11-23-2008)
It seems the early polls were correct for fan anticipation playing a factor for the adaptation of Twilight, which is based on Stephenie Meyer’s popular vampire novels. When asked for “The Most Anticipated Film of the Fall” a... HP 6 and MADAGASCAR 2 find release dates
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-09-2006)
Warner Bros Pictures has picked a Thanksgiving release date, November 21, 2008, for the upcoming film HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE. No director has been attached to the project and casting hasn't been confirmed.Harry Potter and the Order of the... What Emmys? I don't know about any Emmys...
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-18-2005)
So, the Emmy nominations were announced this week. I'm not going to talk about them in this column (YEAH, SCRUBS!!!). I'm going to leave that to Dave. It's not my place to usurp his soap box (IAN McSHANE IS AN ACTING GOD!) to insert my own personal opinio... Haggis & Forster talk BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
...& THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE.) Yates talks POTTER 5 & 6 Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)
...daptation Half Blood Prince which will be begin shooting by the fall for a 2008 fall release in theaters.
In the interview, Quint and Yates did touch elements that which frequently got missed by earlier Potter directors. Points like Ginny having more ... POTTER Goes on Sale too Soon!
by News Editor (Tue 07-12-2005)
The Assoicate Press reported that a handful of people in Canada were accidentally able to buy a copy of J.K. Rowlings' "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at a local grocery store (Real Canadian Superstore).The sixth book in the series is officially ... Top Maniacal Rumors: Spidey Confusion, Mandrake Mistakes & Office Robots
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers, despite the fact that this week was shortened by the Memorial Day Holidays.
If you hav... Full ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Dvd Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)
There's been a few changes to the DVD release of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX by Warner Bros Home Video. One of those changes is the additional/deleted scenes which was originally listed as 10 minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical ver... Blood+ Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-27-2008)
What They SaySaya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can\'t remember the past year of her life. One day, after a man appears and gives her a katana sword, her destiny begins to be revealed. Soon she finds hersel... Blood+ Novel Vol.#01 - First Kiss
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 06-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Ikehata / Chizu HashiiTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySuffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can\'t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster ... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-24-2007)
What They SayContains episodes 1-2. Enma is the Demon Prince of the Underworld, a demon "Born of Fire." His mission is to take back or destroy demons that have escaped to the human world from the Underworld. Along with his partner, Princess Yukihime, "Bor... Harry Potter and the Japanese Experience
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 08-02-2007)
Before reading what our columnist, Nadia Oxford, has to say, I'm warning everyone here at Mania that there is a Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince Spoiler in this article. You are now warned. Now, let's get back to Nadia's thoughts... --J... Trinity Blood Box Set
by Paul Gaudette (Tue 03-11-2008)
What They SayArmageddon... The ultimate sin of humanity, perpetrated upon itself, which cast the shroud of death across the world centuries ago. And out of that lasting darkness, they emerged... From the legends of ancient times, they have been called for... Prince of Tennis Box Set 02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-31-2007)
What They SayRyoma Echizen and the rest of the Seigaku players enter the district tennis tournament as the school to beat. But an unknown team comes from out of nowhere to put them to the test. During a series of intense matches marked by extreme angles, ... Prince of Tennis Box Set 04
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-21-2008)
What They SayThe second half of the Metropolitan Tournament begins! The doubles teams power through the toughest matches they\'ve seen yet, and Ryoma\'s match with Akutsu from Yamabuki Junior High fires up the court. With all the trouble Ryoma\'s encounte... DARK PRINCE: THE TRUE STORY OF DRACULA
by Fred Szebin (Mon 10-30-2000)
If there is one personage in all of human history who remains enigmatic, feared, hated and loathed by much of the world, yet honored and beloved by his countrymen, that would be Vlad Tsepes (i.e., the Impaler), a.k.a. Vlad Dracula (Son of the Dragon). He ... 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... Blood: The Last Vampire (-)
What They SayAt the Yokota Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists with the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a m...Trinity Blood Vol. #6 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayThe Vatican falls victim to political unrest between humans and vampires in the city of Albion, and the Order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to fan the flames to encompass the world. Allies and enemies alike seek salvation. The meek must stand forth, a... TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Sat 05-27-2000)
The ferocious magic of James Bernard is satisfyingly resurrected in this latest Hammer horror score from England`s GDI label, which, after releasing a handful of compilations of Hammer music, is now issuing complete soundtracks of some of their best film ... BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY'S TOMB
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-15-2001)
I give you: Secret scrolls! Flickering torches! Strange wind death! Torn throats ad infinitum, with blood gushing! Buxomy babes bounding towards the camera in artsy slo-mo! Severed crawling hands! A quick ninety-minute running time! And I ask, looking at ... Trinity Blood Vol. #6 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-09-2007)
What They SayThe Vatican falls victim to political unrest between humans and vampires in the city of Albion, and the Order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to fan the flames to encompass the world. Allies and enemies alike seek salvation. The meek must stand forth, a... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayAt the Yokota base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysteriou... The Top 10 Hot But Mostly Bothered Video Game Females
by Soren Bowie (Thu 05-29-2008)
Ask any guy what attributes make a girl attractive and he’ll kick back a list of dimensions, and maybe a personality trait or two just so he doesn’t look like a total dick. But even in candid conversation, most men won’t be honest enough... Prince of Space/Invasion of the Neptune Men
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-09-2006)
Walter Manley Enterprises was a film importer in the 60's. They'd buy up cheap foreign movies, dub and sometimes re-edit them, and then release them in the US. They imported a lot of sword and sandal pictures like Hercules Vs. the Mo... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u... 'Blood+' right type for Swim
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-27-2007)
Sony Pictures Television has sold 50 episodes of the Japanese anime series "Blood+" to Adult Swim.
Cartoon Network's sister channel is planning to air the half-hour series at Saturdays as part of its late-night anime block, starting March 10.
"Blood... 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... Golden Prince & Argent King Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 08-14-2008)
When Yuuki discovers he has two brothers he didn't know existed, will he be able to live in brotherly harmony with them, or will family secrets drive them apart?Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kouko AgawaTranslated by: Melanie SchoenAdapted by: N/AWhat They... Backstage Prince Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 05-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kanoko SakurakojiTranslated by:Mai IharaAdapted by:Mai IharaWhat They SayDrawn into the exciting world of kabuki theatre, young Akari spends her time after school assisting the internationally famous actor Shonosuke Ichimura. ... BLOOD WORK
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 08-09-2002)
As Clint Eastwood works on into his 72nd year without any obvious loss of energy or commitment to the business of thrilling us, his creative efforts to stay in the game as a screen hero despite his advancing age have become one of the most fascinating ele... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Stephen King's BLOOD AND SMOKE
by Denise Dumars (Wed 03-08-2000)
Stephen King is known for breaking taboos in his horror fiction. In the audio collection BLOOD AND SMOKE, he perhaps breaks the last taboo, for these stories all have smoking tobacco as an integral part of their plots. Indeed, the packaging of this three-... BOND 23,SPIDER-MAN 4 & More Set
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)
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THE TALE OF DESPEREA... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Trinity Blood Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Mon 10-15-2007)
What They SayThe struggle for existence continues!
As the struggle for existence continues, members of the AX are hard-pressed to keep pace with the mounting catastrophes. But even in the midst of global strife, life continues undeterred. Abel Nightroad ... Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)
...r and the Half Blood Prince
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December 2008 Releases:
12/12/08: The Day the Earth S... FLESH AND BLOOD: THE HAMMER HERITAGE OF HORROR
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 02-22-2000)
A labor of love can be a most painful child to deliver, mostly because it can be perceived as unwanted when youre in the exhaustive process of delivering it aloneparticularly when you have to pay for most of it yourself. Such was the case with filmmaker... The New Blood
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-18-2004)
These are perilous times in the Wasteland, my friends! The new season has brought strange tidings and mysterious omens. A good show on UPN that isn't BUFFY (see VERONICA MARS, below)! Several outstanding shows on ABC, and the network hasn't cancelled... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.
Greetings Maniac readers and wel... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... Martian Successor Nadesico: Prince of Darkness
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-03-2003)
What They SayTwo years have passed since the Great War. Akito and Yurika have vanished. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has be... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
WarningSpoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expectand what they would liketo see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)
I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De... Princess Tutu Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-13-2006)
What They SayThe once pure prince is undergoing a change of heart - or maybe simply going under. The Raven, though still imprisoned, has begun to flex his talons, directing Kraehe to render unto him a heart that he can devour. Tutu must preserve the heart... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Marvel's Mangaverse
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 10-24-2001)
Marvel Comics has released book-by-book details for its Marvel Mangaverse event in January, which puts a manga twist on its characters.Following is a rundown of the titles, with synopses from Marvel.MARVEL MANGAVERSE: NEW DAWN #1Written, art and wraparoun... Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 2
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 11-20-2006)
What They SayThe evil Prince Lotor of Planet Doom has come to destroy Planet Arus and take Princess Allura to be his slave. The Voltron Force, Keith, Lance, Pidge and Hunk pilot the Black, Red, Green and Yellow Lions to defend the peacful planet. With Pri... Bloodsuckers off the Beaten Path
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 03-23-2002)
Yikesvampires! Ghastly creatures dressed in the height of Victorian fashion, waiting to sexually fulfill the erotic fantasies of repressed damsels' lustful ids. Well, perhaps. While most audiences tend to imagine the classic Dracula mold when the word "va... Fantasy Films Sweep Oscar Music Nominations
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-27-2002)
This Week's RecommendationThe evocative
John Ottman's EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS soundtrack CD
© 2002 Warner Bros.
and blood-drenched, richly dynamic scores of England's Hammer Film Studios come together in a new compilation of some of the century's... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Berserk Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-28-2003)
What They SayWhen Guts first joined Griffith and the Band of the Hawk, the wheels of fate were set in motion. Since that time, Guts has learned the lessons of the battlefield and embraced his own path. Griffith has tasted ultimate victory and ultimate d... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
A slew of paperback releases this Tuesday offers everything from cheeky science fiction to dark, genre-crossing fantasy and dragon-riding mayhem (told by both man and mythical beast perspective).
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s powerhous... Martian Successor Nadesico: Prince of Darkness
by Dani Moure (Wed 02-18-2004)
What They SayTwo years have passed since the great war. Akito and Yurika have vanished. The Jovians and the earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has be... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...SCARS OF DRACULA
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-30-2000)
Arguably the most important series of horror music recordings in the last half-century, GDIs release of complete original soundtracks from Hammers horror and science fiction films finally brings these potent compositions to our home stereo systems in a ... 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 ... MAGIC Appears TIMELINE Disappears
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-24-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSA rare Jerry Goldsmith classic comes to CD for the first time with this month's new limited edition Soundtrack Club release from Varese Sarabande. Composed in 1978 the same year that brought such Goldsmith classics as the power... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Good Witch of the West Vol.#01 - The Girl of Sera Field
by Ben Leary (Mon 02-18-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Noriko OgiwaraTranslated by:Agnes Yoshida and Natalie BannAdapted by:Agnes Yoshida and Natalie BannWhat They SayFifteen-year-old Firiel lives in the remote highlands with her reclusive father. Country life is pleasant enough f... COMICSCAPE: Cavalcade of Comics
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-19-2008)
Hello Maniacs, and welcome back to another edition of the All-New, All-Different Comicscape. This week, rather than give you a long-winded rant on one subject, I’m going to take a look at a several different news items that have interested me over ... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Top Ten Movies You Should Have Seen By Now
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 12-18-2006)
You can always tell when the holidays roll around by the plethora of “Top Ten” lists showcased on magazine covers, entertainment shows, websites and newspapers. It seems that within the world of “journalism/editorial” that every... Media Blasters March 2002 Announcements (Tue 01-01-2002)
THE BIG NEWS FOR MEDIA BLASTERS IS THE FORMATION OF A THEATRICAL AREA IN 2002 FOCUSING ON OUR TOKYO SHOCK AND SHRIEK SHOW TITLES. THE PERSON HEADING UP THIS NEW AREA IS CARL MORANO WHO CAN BE REACHED AT (212) 532-1688 EXT 240. CARL WORKED AT TROMA ENTERTA...Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Thu 04-25-2002)
Currently co-starring alongside The Rock in the hit action film THE SCORPION KING, Michael Clarke Duncan is riding high. After his Oscar nominated turn in THE GREEN MILE, the actor has had a string of roles in popular films. In THE SCORPION KING, The Rock... Inu Yasha Vol. #49
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-25-2006)
What They SayLong ago, a beautiful priestess came into possession of the Shikon Jewel, the sacred jewel said to bestow any demon with great powers. At the same time, a young half-demon seeking his place in the world sought a way to become more powerful. T... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... Just Another Night at the Vampire Club: William Harms on IMPALER
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-16-2006)
This October, Dracula will once again rise from the dead to haunt comic shops. Image will bring William Harms's unique vision of the historical Dracula to New York City in IMPALER. The prince awakens in modern times to fight a vampire plague begun centu... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... GUINEA PIG: FLOWER OF FLESH AND BLOOD / THE MAKING OF GUINEA PIG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 12-04-2002)
Unearthed Films brings us another gore double feature, bringing to America these much-bootlegged Japanese horror legends in authorized editions.The second and most notorious of the Guinea Pig films to be released, FLOWER OF FLESH AND BLOOD is the title pe... 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... DVD This Week: April 30
by John Thonen (Tue 04-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - SEASON 3 had previously been announced by Paramount, but now the company is sharing info on the supplemental features that the twenty-six episode set will include. Mission Overview will be a featurette, with in... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Maniac Gives Early Praise to Luhrmann's AUSTRALIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-02-2008)
...r and the Half Blood Prince (Nov 21), there's a good bet an epic of this magnitude will get pushed to sometime in December. It would give the crew more time to finish post production and would fit better in that month. But of course, don't hold us to t... Prince of Persia Classic
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 06-18-2007)
Welcome to Prince of Persia, or should I say welcome back? Over fifteen years ago the Prince of Persia series was created and it has come a long way. The original storyline was simple as the graphics, which involved a prince saving a princess. Future game... TOKYOPOP Summons Armageddon This Fall With The Launch Of Trinity Blood (Wed 11-01-2006)
Manga Series Hits Retail Shelves November 2006 First Pop Fiction Novel Series Arrives April 2007 Second Pop Fiction Novel Series Follows August 2007 Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2006) - TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution, is sending out ...Hellsing: Rescript (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayDisc Catalogue Numbers: DVD-200401/DVD-200403The Review!Audio: Presented in Dolby Digital Stereo Japanese, the show\'s sountrack is, arguably, the greatest asset it\'s got. A generally pleasing mix, the music and dialogue and sound effects al...BRIDES OF BLOOD
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 07-16-2003)
Rubber monsters unleashed on nubile topless native girls may be the main drawing force to this Hemisphere Entertainment Philippines-shot classic, but once inside the viewer may be stunned to discover an enjoyable nuclear scare film that boasts good acting... Warner Bros. Responds to Upset POTTER Fandom
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-20-2008)
Warner Bros. CEO Alan Horn has attempted an apology to many Harry Potter fans around the web. Last week, the studio announced that they would be moving Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince out of its November 14, 2008 release (Twilight has moved into th... Black Blood Brothers: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Mon 12-01-2008)
With good characters and great action scenes, this gothic action tale has a lot going for it.
What They Say:
Eternal Ronin. Final Vengence.
It's been a decade since the sacred war between humans and vampires. The rise of the Kowloon Bloodline, a new br... 10 Most Overlooked Vampire Movies
by Soren Bowie (Fri 10-31-2008)
Vampire movies suck. Or rather, a large percentage of vampire movies suck, yet they continue to draw massive audiences. Cult fanatics will watch the same terrible movie over and over, and in many cases, the more terrible the film, the more they wi... Radcliffe Talks HBP & DEATHLY HALLOWS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
SPOILER ALERT! There are HALF BLOOD PRINCE & DEATHLY HALLOW spoilers within this article. If you haven't read the books and don't want to be spoiled, do not read this article or the comments..Alright, now that the warning is out of the way, actor Dani... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #25: In The Blood
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)
What They SayYusuke is in the midst of the greatest battle of his life... and it\'s a battle that even he knows he might not win! Realizing the end may be near, Koenma reveals a secret of his own that just might buy the heroes a few moments to regroup.
... Death Race Interview IV: Paul W.S Anderson: Blood on the Tracks
by Josh Gordon (Wed 08-20-2008)
Paul W.S. Anderson has made quite a career for himself in genre films. Starting with the surprise hit Mortal Kombat, he then went on to helm the sci-fi cult hit Event Horizon, another successful video game adaption with Resident Evil and the long awaited ... Static Shock - Half Kid, Half Amazing! DVD in Sept.
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-30-2004)
According to TVShowsOnDVD's sources, Static Shock - Vol. 1: The New Kid makes it's DVD debut on Sept. 28, featuring 6 episodes of the Emmy-nominated series. More... Viz Talks Prince of Tennis, Bleach (Tue 02-10-2004)
Duo of popular manga titles to debut as SHONEN JUMP graphic novels beginning spring of 2004. San Francisco, Calif, February 10, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga comics and anime content for North American audiences...Blood: The Last Vampire
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayAt the Yokata Air Force Base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam war. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatch... Blood+ Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-01-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Asuka Katsura (Original Story: Production I.G. + Aniplex)Translated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySet several decades after the events in the popular Blood: The Last Vampire anime film, an amnesiac Saya Otonashi l... Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Mon 11-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mia IkumiTranslated by:Yoohae YangAdapted by:What They SayThe cats are back, and a new Mew is about to emerge! Berry just transferred to a new school - but little does she know she's about to become the first Mew Mew with TWO ... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Gary Kamisato (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!There are two major points of contention that I feel must be brought up regarding reviews and criticisms of 'Blood: The Last Vampire.' The first regards the plot, a topic which has already seen its fair share of opinion. The other deals with th... Broadbent is Horace Slughorn in HBP
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
With filming beginning today on HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, I was curious on when this news would come down the wires. A few days ago, star Daniel Radcliffe revealed the role of Professor Horace Slughorn, a pivotal character in the next instal... Blood: The Last Vampire (-)
What They SayAt the Yokota Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists with the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a m...Blood+ Vol. #01
by Mark Thomas (Thu 08-14-2008)
The first volume of the follow-up to Blood: The Last Vampire shows the promise of what could be a fun show.What They Say
Saya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can't remember the past year of her life. One day... Devil May Cry 3 Vol.#1
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suguro ChayamachiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayBased on the best-selling game, Devil May Cry 3 is an action-packed adventure, pitting good against evil...and brother against brother!
Dante is a demon sla... Dragon Half
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-05-2002)
What They SaySo you think YOU have problems? Mink\'s mom is a dragon and her dad\'s a knight, and that\'s just the beginning of her list of teenage anxieties! After all, when you\'re part reptile and you\'re in love with a handsome singer who\'s also a dr... Peacemaker Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-01-2004)
What They SayFor 15-year-old Tetsunosuke Ichimura, childhood innocence has given way to a blinding thirst for revenge. Haunted by the vicious slaying of his parents, Tetsu decides to seek out the Shinsengumi, an elite group of swordsmen sworn to protect t... Black Blood Brothers Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-09-2008)
What They Saynwelcome and unwanted, Jiro decides to flee the Special Zone with his brother. But Kotaro goes missing and chaos is fast breaking in the city. Cassa\'s nefarious plan is revealed at last: to search out the rumored Eleventh Yard under cover of... Black Blood Brothers Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-28-2008)
What They SayIt\'s been a decade since the sacred war between humans and vampires. The rise of the Kowloon Bloodline, a new breed of monsters bearing an infectious bite, set the streets ablaze under the reign of their king. Humanity had never witnessed su... Columbus sets out on 'Sub-Mariner' voyage
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-03-2004)
Chris Columbus has charted a course to direct and produce 'Sub-Mariner,' an adaptation of one of Marvel Comics' oldest superheroes, for Universal Pictures. The film is being produced by Marvel Studios' Avi Arad, Kevin Misher and his Misher Films banner al... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 5
Plot: 3
Acting: 5
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Intro-
One loo... HELLS HALF ACRE
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 04-12-2008)
Low budget horror can be a mixed bag of thrills, ingenuity and, more often than not, stupidity. What really got my attention with Hells Half Acre is that in the first seven minutes there is a “paid announcement” titled Wake Up Call For P... Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack Available On Sumthing Else Music Works
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-09-2006)
Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through a licensing relationship with Eidos Interactive, announces the upcoming release of the Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack album from the latest installment in the multi million selling Hitman f... Yates Could Return for DEATHLY HALLOWS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-20-2008)
In the process of updating her film's project status, author Lois Lowry passed along word that director David Yates (Order of the Phoenix, Half Blood Prince) may be returning for the final Harry Potter film, which won't begin production until next Fe... HARRY POTTER #1 Franchise of All Time
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-11-2007)
...R AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE (November 21, 2008 Release) & HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS (2010 Release).
Here's WB reaction to it through a press release:
In making the announcement, Alan Horn said, "It would be an understatement ... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Thomas Eggenberger (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!I've decided to write this Alternate Angle as a counterpoint to what seems to be the generally accepted view of Blood: that it's pure eye candy, without a heart or a brain. As such, it's going to be relatively short, (hopefully) sweet, and to t... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayThe thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaim... HARRY POTTER 6 Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-30-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been released online by Warner Bros. and audiences can expect to see it in front of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor this weekend. USA Today caught up with crew to talk a bit abo... Bond's SOLACE Moves Back a Week
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
The producers for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa must be breathing a sigh of relief. For months, the animated sequel has been ready to debut alongside the next James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace on November 7, 2008. Now, Columbia Pictures is passing alon... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Mark McPherson (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!The anime that has already become popular when shown at an anime convention in Canada finally makes it's way here. It took about a year, but it's finally on DVD to own. And it is well worth checking out.
Audio: Okay, here's the layout. When yo... STAR TREK: VOYAGER An Conversation with Robert Picardo
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-30-2000)
Robert Picardo, who plays the holographic Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, recently had several inspiring experiences. His character escaped from the hazards of managed health care, met an entire species that looked up to him as a role model, and got inside ... Ranma : The Movie – Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 07-28-2005)
What They SayAll is well at the Tendo residence when from out of nowhere, a Chinese girl named Lychee appears, seeking revenge on Happosai for a broken promise made since her birth. Things get worse when Kirin and the Seven Lucky Gods appear and abduct A... The 26th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
by Paul Zimmerman (Thu 10-11-2001)
Before September 11th, the most dramatic news out of The Toronto Film Festival was that Matthew McConaughey had saved a woman who'd fainted while waiting in line for a movie. Before September 11th, the most shocking thing around town was how Joaquin Phoen... Kizuna 1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayBased on the hit manga that The Village Voice calls \"a romantic epic\" by yaoi superstar Kazuma Kodaka
Ranmaru and Kei have a strong and passionate relationship built on years of trust, sacrifice and love. But when the mysterious son of a ... Elfen Lied Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-07-2005)
What They SayDoes time heal all wounds? Or are some cuts so profound that the passing of the years only makes them deeper? No one knows better than Lucy, the horn-headed outcast forced to kill by genetics and circumstance, and Nana, dismembered by Lucy ... Winner: 'Blood +' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-10-2008)
Updated March 10
Congratulations ManOfSteelWool
It already been brought and your non-winning streak is at an end! You win the DVD!
Those of you who didn't win: CLICK HERE for another chance at 'Blood +' NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're... Winner: 'Blood +' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-13-2008)
Updated March 13th
Congratulations to Weapon X!
More anime you want? More anime you got! You're the winner!
For those of you who still want some 'Blood +': CLICK HERE for another chance! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the con... Bandai Visual USA To Release "Gunbuster 2," "The Wings of Rean" and "Demon Prince Enma" (Wed 01-31-2007)
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced that they are set to release 3 (three) new anime titles in the U.S starting Spring 2007. The three titles are "Gunbuster 2," "The Wings of ...Dragon Half Essential Anime
by Derek Guder (Thu 12-16-2004)
What They SayYou think your adolescence was challenged? Consider poor Mink. Her dad\'s a famous Dragon Slayer and her Mom\'s a dragon. While that does have the advantage of making her abnormally strong, it\'s also left her with a cute pair of wings and... New HARRY POTTER Clip Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-06-2007)
...& THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE will begin this fall and is scheduled for a November 2008 release.