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Mania on this Day: Half-Life Surprises, Firefly Hopes and Robot Speculation
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 07-12-2008)
After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time.
Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we&rsquo... Half Life 2 (Mon 04-21-2003)
Plot:Everyone's favorite gun-toting scientist is back at it again and this time he's brought a friend. Just in case you lonely geeks were wondering, yes it's a female.Platform:PC, possibly consolesCompany:Valve for Sierra/VivendiStatus:Just confirmed, cur..."Half Life" Takes Full Honors
by News Editor (Fri 03-11-2005)
Valve Software/Vivendi Universal Games' "Half-Life 2" took top honors at the 5th annual Game Developers Choice Awards when it was named game of the year. It also won for writing, character design and technology.Other winners included "Katamari Damacy" for... 
It's a DAY OF DEFEAT for HALF-LIFE gamers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)
Showing there's still life in Valve's HALF-LIFE game, Activision has released its latest add-on package. Titled DAY OF DEFEAT, the mission pack puts players Axis vs. Allies squad-based combat in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944. Originall... Own HALF-LIFE 2 on 11/16
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
After six years of programming, originally promising to be on store shelves more than a year ago and the leak of its source code on the internet, Value Software's highly anticipated FPS HALF-LIFE 2 has finally gone gold. Vivendi Universal, the game's publ... HALF-LIFE 2 hacked
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-08-2003)
After being in development for five years and expected to be released in time for the Christmas season, Valve Software's highly-anticipated first-person shooter HALF-LIFE 2 has been dealt a severe blow: hackers have stolen and uploaded at least a signific... HALF-LIFE 2 is out
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-17-2004)
More than a year after its first intended release date, HALF-LIFE 2 has finally arrived on retail store shelves. Valve Software's new first-person shooter picks up the story of former Black Mesa scientist Gordon Freeman, the lone person that helped repel ... Hacking HALF-LIFE 2
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-17-2003)
This time in our weekly column, James and Troy tackle the issue of the recently hacked HALF-LIFE 2 and exactly what it means to the gaming industry."Stealing source code is just a bastardly thing to do. Not only is it illegal, it makes hundreds of thousan... HALF LIFE 2 Rules Game Charts
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-16-2007)
...box 3601. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (EA)2. Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation 3. Clive Barker's Jericho (Codemasters)4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision) 5. Conan (THQ)Nintendo Wii1. Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Nintendo)2. Bleach: Shattered Bl... HALF-LIFE the movie?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-11-2003)
The creators of HALF-LIFE are warming up to the idea of turning their best-selling PC video game into a feature film. Today's Variety has a story hyping the notion of a HALF-LIFE movie. The timing of the piece makes sense, with Valve set to release HALF-L... LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 04-26-2002)
If you were granted foreknowledge of the fact that you were going to die in less than a week, what would you do with the precious hours you had left?Not go see LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, one hopes.As big and fluffy as the yellow helmet hairdo Angelina Jol... 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... Comicscape: Sucking Life with Gabe Soria
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-14-2008)
You think your life sucks. You think your job sucks. It feels like it will never end. But for Dave Miller, it’s all true. Dave is a vampire, but he owes his allegiance to Lord Radu Arisztidescu, the vampire owner of the Last Stop convenience store i... The Life and Times of Barbara Gordon - Batgirl!
by Christopher Moshier (Wed 10-16-2002)
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Sure, Barbara Gordon is the brains behind the hottest group of superheroes on TV -
Birds of Prey, but it's a long and winding road that has brought the
character to that point. Few comic characters ... Feedback rises to the challenge of being a real-life superhero
by Laura Ellison (Mon 04-30-2007)
When thinking of reality TV competition shows, usually the first images that come to mind are of back-stabbing, sniping contestants who will do anything to destroy their opponents and win the money. That is why the Sci-Fi channel's "Who Wants to Be a Su... New York Rockers Life Of Agony Return With Broken Valley
by Randall Larson (Wed 03-02-2005)
Epic Records has announced a May 31st release for Broken Valley, the highly anticipated new album from New York rock quartet Life Of Agony. Fans have waited eight long years for a new LOA studio album. Produced by Greg Fidelman (Jet, Audioslave, Slipknot)... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Evanescence: Bringing Daredevil to Life (Fri 02-14-2003)
If someone had walked up to you a month ago and said "Evanescence rules," you probably wouldn't have had the slightest idea what they were talking about. However, with the upcoming movie, Daredevil being fresh on everyone's minds, there is...The Devil You Know...and Knowing is Half the Battle
by Chris Brown (Mon 04-29-2002)
Review
by thechrisbrown 4/29/2002
"I'm a
man of contradictions and inconsistencies,"
-- Todd McFarlane
Open on a
montage of Spawn art from the early goings to the more modern. Cue the quotes
from God ... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... Semi-CHARMED Kind of Life
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-18-2005)
Once upon a time, there were three witchy sisters, one of whom used to be Brenda on BEVERLY HILLS 90210. They used their magical abilities and cleavage to fight evil for several seasons, until Brenda went poof and was replaced by that chick who used to da... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
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1. Half-Life 2: Orange Box
Now I know it’s easy to make fun of GUITAR HERO and the rest of its rock-simulation ilk, and no one did it better than the master satirists Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park Episode 166: “Guit... Director Patrick Gleason brings THE LAUGHING DEAD to life.
by John Thonen (Fri 01-21-2000)
Director Patrick Gleason cringed as the police officers approached. It was early in the 1996 production of his debut film, and his long-expired city filming permit was the least of his worries. If the officers found out he was shooting without the permiss... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... 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... Soldier of Fortune
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 04-12-2000)
The dank air was filled with the smell of blood and gunpowder. The silence was periodically disrupted by slow and wary approaching footsteps. He was firmly holding the grip of this faithful 44 and controlling the huge adrenalin influx while wondering why ... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON FOUR
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-29-2002)
When THE NEXT GENERATION entered its fourth season in 1990, it was riding high on the string of quality episodes that had finally come out of the show in year three. Thanks to Michael Piller, who joined the show in season three and soon came to head up th... 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 ... FUTURAMA set for Cartoon Network after-life
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 09-09-2002)
The Cartoon Network has stepped in to show Matt Groening's genre-satire FUTURAMA the love the show's producing network, FOX, is seemingly withholding. The Cartoon Network has announced it will be airing reruns of the year-3000 show as part of its Sunday A... Welcome to the NHK Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2008)
What They SayWhat started as a romantic getaway with Hitomi, now seems to be turning into Sato\'s vacation of a lifetime.. and not in a good way! Fortunately, his uncharacteristic enthusiasm may be his ticket in convincing his partners in depression that ... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 11: The Jump to the Big Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-30-1999)
By the time early November 1977 came along, production of `In Thy Image` was scheduled to begin in just a matter of weeks. It seemed that nothing was going to interfere with STAR TREK`s return. On November 10th, Gene Roddenberry shot a memo off to Bob Col... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Eisner Award winners announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-26-2004)
The winners of the 16th Annual Eisner Awards, celebrating the year's best in comic book stories, artwork and publishing, were handed out last Friday evening at the San Diego Comic Convention. If there was a big winner it would have to be THE SANDMAN: ENDL... UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Screener Release
by Mike Dungan (Mon 01-30-2006)
What They SayIn the future, Earth is a very different place. Interplanetary travel and alien encounters are commonplace. In fact, maybe a bit too commonplace - considering that a mystical, otherworldly maiden named Valkyrie has crashed her spaceship into ... Death Note Vol. #4 (also w/Deluxe Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-09-2008)
What They SayLight becomes the hunter when he\'s forced to track down Misa, the second Kira. When she finds him first, Light realizes he has a valuable asset on his hands and asks Misa to dispose of L. But Misa\'s focused on other matters--in addition to ... Doom III PC Expansion and Midway!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-25-2005)
... gun from HALF-LIFE 2. There are lots of cool physics effects with the gun and though it might seem like just a rip-off of HL2, it actually has its own features and is a great addition to the game. The other great part of the game that I spent the most... Legend Vol.#01
by Michelle Ramonetti (Tue 02-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Woo SooJung / KARATranslated by:HyeYoung ImAdapted by:J. TorresWhat They SayOnce upon a time, a selfish king summoned the montrous Bulkirin into the real world. The monster killed half of all human beings, leaving the rest hel... 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... Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-11-2007)
What They SayParis, 1742. A coffin floats in the shimmering Seine. On the lid, a word written in blood "Psalms. Inside, the body of a beautiful woman. Lia de Beaumont. Now her brother, D'Eon, seeks the reason for her mysterious murder, and uncovers a... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Thu 04-18-2002)
I don't know what it is. The movie can be the most awesome videogame concept ever made: Take one skyscraper in downtown LA, throw in 30 hostages, a few foreign terrorists, a couple of plot twists, and one man to stop them all. Mix thoroughly; add a fe... Return to Castle Wolfenstein
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Mon 11-26-2001)
I am an FPS fan.Nothing gives me greater pleasure than staring down the barrel of a pixelated polygonal gun, dealing cold, steely death to the throngs of enemies placed before me; wandering what seems like endless hallways to reach the end of a level, onl... Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings
by James Pogran (Mon 12-09-2002)
One thing is certain in the realm of gaming, and that is that MMORPG's are here to stay. The people who play these games are rabid fans, to say the least - some of the players enjoyment of the more popular MMORPG universes borders on the obsessive. Th... 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... 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... Master of Orion 3
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 03-04-2003)
Anticipation in games can be a good thing. When a truly revolutionary game is created, or a game is so good that it garners throngs of fans that play the game so incessantly it borders on religious, the community practically demands a sequel. Or, in this ... Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... The Punisher
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 01-26-2005)
Last year was a very good year for video games. As the holiday season approached, publishers started going nuts with loads of blockbuster games, releasing titles like Half-Life 2, GTA: San Andreas and Halo 2 in the course of just several weeks. But you al... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... Logan's Run: Short Run Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-25-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSA perhaps forgotten short-lived TV series from 1977 has been mined as this month’s Silver Age Classic from FSM. A thoroughly satisfying compilation of all the original music written for the 14-episode TV series, LOGAN’S RUN (FSM... Comicscape - April 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-14-2004)
OPINION: It seems that I made a mistake while writing last week's column which has led to several helpful e-mails correcting me about something I already knew. At one point, I wrote "Eventually I'll be doing a column on which comics should be made into on... Greg Rucka talks about 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-23-2008)
Want a nice, frank conversation? Corner Greg Rucka and pick a subject. He is anything but restrained, speaking freely and constantly exuding the kind of creative flashpoint from which arises his fascinating array of benchmark characters.
Raised on Cali... Buy All That's Holy...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-31-2004)
I know that you're as appalled as I am to see Christmas DVDs creeping onto the list while we're still roasting in the summer sun. We can all teach these video labels a lesson by ignoring even the ones we really really want until at least November. C'mon, ... Doom 3
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 08-04-2004)
As far as my gaming addiction goes (yes, it is an addiction), I can safely say that I grew up playing id Software's games. From feeling sick the first time I fired up the original Doom, to gems like Quake 1, 2 and 3, I've gone from being a teenage... Out of the Box #1
by John Denning (Thu 07-20-2006)
Welcome to Out of the Box, Cinescape.com's latest weekly toy column. In what I'm sure is the first of numerous seemingly unrelated tangents, we're going to start by talking about comics. Bear with me and connect the dots.There's a lot that's been written ... Tron 2.0
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 08-26-2003)
I think my eyes have turned into fluorescent green jelly after this game. I've been playing it so much I'm beginning to experience weird hallucinations. (If you're an anti-gaming lobbyist, please disregard this statement; our editor hasn't... Soldner: Secret Wars
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-09-2004)
Gaming trends are an interesting thing to follow. Looking back over the past fifteen years it is interesting to see how milestones have been set by certain titles and how the gaming market has shifted (or slithered) in order to jump on the genre popularit... 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...Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Millennium Actress Collection Box (Fri 03-07-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w...A Golden Age of Horror?
by Josh Gordon (Fri 11-11-2005)
Let's play a little Password shall we? Clues: Blech. Ugh. Egads. Oh No. Don't do it. The correct answer is: Things you say when watching a horror film. The problem is you often find yourself saying them for all the wrong reasons. Here are some "not so goo... "Hibiki's Magic: Volume 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 03-15-2007)
Magic "Academies" are all the rage in today's fiction, comics and manga. The hidden powers of unassuming children are also a hot topic. It's enough to make a person want to lob lawn darts at a picture of Harry Potter. Thank... Flower of Life Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 09-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayFor some, high school represents the best days of their lives. For others, they would rather bury the memories in the deepest, darkest corner of their minds. For... Fantastic Children Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-15-2006)
What They SayHelga goes to Clairmont, where the memories of her past lives as Serafine and Christina are reawakened. And going back even further in time, there is the planet Greecia...
Lost in a forest heavy with mist, a young Princess Tina is rescued by... 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... THE TWILIGHT ZONE "It's Still a Good Life / Monsters on Maple Street"
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 02-19-2003)
Tonight's episode of UPN's TWILIGHT ZONE invokes the spirit of Rod Serling with new takes on two classic ZONE tales. The first is a sequel to the 1961 episode "It's a Good Life," imaginatively called "It's Still a Good Life." The second is a remake of the... FARSCAPE: THE ILLUSTRATED COMPANION
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 08-29-2002)
Fans of FARSCAPE, who have no doubt been waiting for a good guidebook publication, are going to be distressingly disappointed by this next to useless volume. Authors Paul Simpson and David Hughes have done a reasonably good job on accomplishing the book's... Sailor Moon Vol. #01: A Heroine Is Chosen
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-22-2002)
What They SayTo stop the evil Queen Beryl from taking over the Earth, Luna the magic cat seeks out 14 year-old Serena and reveals that she has the magic powers of Sailor Moon! Although she\'s unsure of herself at first, Serena quickly learns that if you b... 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... Appleseed OVA
by Paul Jacques (Wed 12-07-2005)
What They SayThe fierce battle takes place in the cyberpunk mega city, Olympus. After the devastation of World War III, the scattered governments of the world construct the perfect city administered by perfect Biodroids - artificially created half-human h... Top 20 Famous Fantasy/Sci Fi Faces With Unfamous Names
by Rich Kuras (Mon 10-20-2008)
Here is the ultimate list of the familiar faces that you always see in your favorite fantasy, Sci-Fi and comic book movies and television series, but thanks to their B-Celebrity status, have no idea who these actors are.
When these people&... 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... DNAngel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-22-2004)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... 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... SUPER TUESDAY: Top 10 Comic Book Presidents
by Chad Derdowski (Tue 11-04-2008)
It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already voted, I sincerely hope you’re planning on doing so. Come on folks, I know the Marvel vs. DC event of the nineties soured you on the democratic process, but you’ve got to give it anoth... Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)
One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ... Death Note Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Thu 09-11-2008)
The battle of wits between L and Light heats up, as one tries to keep Kira’s identity and the other struggles to unmask him. As if they didn’t have enough to deal with, a second Kira then enters the fray...What They SayEpisodes 9 - 16!
A new ... 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... Beyond the Train Tracks
by Brett Barkley (Wed 02-21-2007)
What They SayTayuta MIKAGE, vibrant creator who rocked the anime world with his solo CG animation KLOKA the year before Voices of a Distant Star (dir. Makoto SHINKAI). And now in his latest work, Beyond the Train Tracks, MIKAGE demonstrates his virtuosity... 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... Mahoromatic Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-10-2005)
What They SayFor Mahoro Ando, knowing when she will die has given her an opportunity to live, and despite experiences that were painful or annoying at the time, Mahoro cherishes each and every memory. As Mahoro prepares for a final battle with Ryuga, one ... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... Inu Yasha Vol. #02
by Luis Cruz (Tue 07-15-2003)
What They SayThe precious, priceless \"Jewel of Four Souls\" having been taken by Yura of the Demon-Hair, Kagome and Inu Yasha fight to regain it. Later, a confrontation with the cruel Sesshomaru212;Inu Yasha\'s older brother212;reveals to Kagome an... 'Iron Man', 'Wolverine & X-Men' head for Nicktoons (Wed 03-19-2008)
From a press release NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicktoons Network, Nickelodeon's 24-hour animation channel, has joined forces with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: MVL, to bring iconic heroes Wolverine and Iron Man from the page and big screen ...DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D... Which ZONE is Which?
by Don E. Peterson (Mon 11-14-2005)
To date, there have been three versions of The Twilight Zone on television, and all of them (except for Season 5 of the original series, which is due out in December) are currently available on DVD. All have similar packaging and few notations about what... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Sun 06-15-2003)
Ever get a feeling of Déjà vu? In this particular case, probably not as you aren't the one writing this article about my adventures at Akon after just finishing two other columns featuring tidbits from Akon. Well, to reassure myself that I am working on... PAUL JENKINS CIVIL WARS & SIDEKICKS
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Tue 09-26-2006)
I first met Paul Jenkins several years ago when he was getting ready to begin his run on Top Cow's Witchblade. We hung out, talked comic books, and I learned how he had a penchant to root for the underdog. Since then, we've kept in touch, and I've follo... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-11-2008)
What They SaySummer is so fun and exciting! The Lucky Cat Shopping District is having annual summer festival, but oh no... I can\'t think of a way to show off my wonderful talent. But anyway, I have to deliver this whatchama-thing to this scary house wher... Happy Lesson Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mori Shinnosuke (Concept: Sasaki Mutsumi & Dengeki G's Magazine)Translated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SaySusumu Arisaka has just turned 18, and that means he can move out of the orphanage and into his childhood home. ... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... 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... 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... 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... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... X3: Dania Ramirez and Aaron Stanford Rule
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-24-2006)
Continuing Comic2Film's 'X-Men: The Last Stand' round table coverage, thechrisbrown sat down with Dania Ramirez (Calisto) and Aaron Stanford (Pyro) about fight scenes, tight leather, and Dania's apparent desire to rule the world. But she wasn't typecast... 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 ... MYTHMAKER: The Life and Works of George Lucas - Book Review
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-15-2000)
Perhaps anticipating renewed interest as result of STAR WARS, EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE, author John Baxter has turned his attention to one of Hollywood’s most successful director-producers in MYTHMAKER: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE LUCAS, Baxter`s ... Comicscape - May 11, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)
First, the good news: next week is my first interview in a while. I'll be talking with the man...the legend...THE CHIN: Bruce Campbell. We'll be chatting about his new comic book and movie THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN. The first issue of the miniserie... Robotech Legacy Set 7
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-17-2003)
What They SayThe Robotech Legacy Box 7 is a special 3-disc collector\'s edition which includes Genesis, Hollow Victory, and the final installment in the indispensable Elements of Robotechnology extras series (available only in this collection). This is th... Shinshoku Kiss Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 08-21-2008)
While Shinshoku Kiss's artwork is clean and attractive, the writing failed to draw me in. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kazuko HigashiyamaTranslated by: N/AAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayAspiring teen dollmaker Kashiwagi Kotoko runs into her favorite doll d... Comicscape March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)
After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo... Suppli Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Tue 12-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mari OkazakiTranslated by:Angela LiuAdapted by:Liz ForbesWhat They SayThe skies are always clearer after the storm... After her boyfriend of seven years dumps her, Minami realizes she\'s shut out everything else in her life. ... Book Buzz: Puttin’ the Folk Back in Hellboy
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-17-2008)
Guillermo del Toro’s first Hellboy film wasn’t exactly the strongest of foundations for a blockbuster comic book franchise. Its reviews were generally positive, yet still fairly mixed. Its domestic gross of $59 million, against a budget of $66... Planetes Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-16-2005)
What They SayThe year is 2075 AD. The dream of working and living in the vast openness of space is now a reality. However, a new threat has arisen and if left unchecked can prove fatal: Space Debris! An undetectable screw struck and disabled a passenger s... Human Crossing Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-23-2005)
What They Say\"Families, husbands and wives, lovers and people.
Dramas that emerge from life\'s human crossroads...
Ordinary people muddle through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in differe... 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... Kimagure Orange Road TV Vol. #01
by Paul Grisham (Mon 06-24-2002)
What They SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Secon... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #01: Yusuke Lost, Yusuke Found
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-20-2002)
What They SayContains:
Surprised To Be Dead
Fourteen-year-old Yusuke Urameshi is having a typical day. He\'s cutting class at school, having arguments with his teachers, and getting into fistfights with his rival Kuwabara. Hey - when you\'re the toughest... 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... Welcome to the NHK Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-20-2007)
What They SaySatoâ€͐2;s life is going down the drain. Heâ€͐2;s dropped out of college, only goes outside once a week and sleeps sixteen hours a day. Surviving on a steady diet of internet porn sites, he finds himself falling further in... Welcome to the NHK Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-18-2008)
What They SayWith the Summer Comic Market just weeks away, the guys are frantically scrambling to finish their video game. Unfortunately, Sato's real-life girl troubles are transferring into the game, where Misaki keeps turning up in all sorts of cyber-se... Minima! Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Wed 10-22-2008)
A shy middle school girl's life turns upside down when her new plushie comes to life. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Machiko SakuraiTranslated by: Athena and Alethea NibleyAdapted by: Athena and Alethea NibleyWhat They SayAme is a quiet and shy high schoo... 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 ...Edumanga (aka: Atom Pocket Jinbutsukan) Vol.#05 - Mother Teresa
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-29-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masahide Kikai / Ren KishidaTranslated by:Kumiko YuasaAdapted by:What They SayWinner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa devoted herself to help the poor. Answering a calling from God, she opened a home in Calcutta, I... Popo Can Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 06-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Iwasaki Masakazu Translated by:Kentaro AbeAdapted by:What They SayLife is like a video game.
Everyday is an adventure.
Every moment is a challenge.
And it's insanity all the time.
At least that's how life is living with Popom... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...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’... 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... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
Warning–Spoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expect—and what they would like—to see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. #8
by Paul Jacques (Sat 01-10-2004)
What They SayIn the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru230; but does Kao... Wild Arms Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2008)
What They SayContains all 5 DVDs of Wild Arms in a easily-managed Thinpak Box Set!
ARMS: mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did the twenty-five ye... Boys of Summer Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-31-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Chuck Austen / Artist: Otsuka HirokiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Bud Waterston, a decent looking guy who happens to be in full hormonal bloom. He\'s on his way to college, and drools over the sexual li... Baron: the Cat Returns Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiragi AoiTranslated by:Amemiya NaokoAdapted by:What They SayWhen awkward schoolgirl Haru rescues a cat on her way home from school one day, the last thing she expects in return is to be honored by the feline royal family! Bef... Battle Athletes Victory Vol. #8
by Matthew McGinn (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Technical Review
If you skip to the bottom of this review, you may notice that my setup is a little bit hurting. At times I have access to some excellent equipment, but for this review I had to settle for the mediocrity of my TV speakers again... Glass Fleet Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-26-2008)
What They SayThe burgeoning revolution grinds to a sickening halt as Vetti Sforza proves the more skillful master of intrigue. His influence looms ominously over the smoldering galaxy; one hero left in captivity and another to suffer harsh humiliation at ... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Dares To Be A Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-12-2003)
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Continuing Comics2Film's
cove... Nodame Cantabile Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-02-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ninomiya TomokoTranslated by:David & Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayTHE COMPETITION HEATS UP
There217;s a new kid in town, and Nodame had better be on guard. Her new rival plays timpani like a dream - and he has the ho... 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, ... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... X3: Kelsey Garmmer, the real McCoy
by Chris Brown (Fri 05-26-2006)
Continuing, Comics2Film's coverage of the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' round tables, thechrisbrown had a chance to talk to the man that brings Beast to life, Kelsey Grammer. Being in the presence of some great actors, our reporter never felt starstruck until... Craig Kyle updates the origins of 'Invincible Iron Man' (Tue 11-14-2006)
"There are some things that you can't directly translate so you look for the key elements. It's a man who is in a foreign land that gets wounded intentionally by other parties and is forced to save his own life and in that process [he] creates a suite of ...ADV Films Announces September 5th Titles (Sat 07-22-2006)
HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... 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... 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... "Last Quarter"
by Janet Houck (Fri 03-16-2007)
Mizuki’s life sucks. First, her mother commits suicide when she is just a child, when her mother finds out that her father is cheating on her. Then she has a boyfriend who regularly cheats on her, then begs for forgiveness and a second chance. Th... Three free HD DVDs from Toshiba, and "Click" on Blu-ray.
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-29-2006)
Three free HD DVDs with every Toshiba player: Thinking about buying a HD DVD player for Christmas? Wait until November 1st if you want to score three free HD discs. Toshiba has announced that it will give away three discs with every player sold. Buyers wi... Directors Who Matter - Christopher Nolan
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Fri 01-13-2006)
Age: 35 Most Recent Film: Batman Begins Best Film: Memento Most Underrated Film: Insomnia Did You Know: He's red and green colorblind. Why He Matters: He's a filmmaker who knows how to take art-house concepts and make mainstream movies out of them. Who el... JACKIE BROWN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 08-20-2002)
Quentin Tarantino’s junior effort didn’t bring in the box office like PULP FICTION, nor did it spawn an insufferable movement of incessant quoting that had many a film hipster getting a well-deserved punch in the face, but it did provoke a declaration fro... Shana Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-05-2006)
What They SayThe Girl with Eyes of Fire...
Yuji Sakai is about to learn that there is more to the world than going to school and finding a girl friend when he meets a sword-wielding girl with fiery red eyes and flame colored hair. Denizens of the Crimson ... Daredevil Interview: Duncan: The Once and Future Kingpin
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-07-2003)
Continuing our
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket Comics2Film
presents this transcript of the round-table interview with Michael Clarke
Duncan, who plays Kingpin in the movie.
Q: What's your typical breakfast?
... Origin - Spirits of the Past Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-22-2007)
What They SayThe rebirth of the future from the ashes of the past...
A young boy named Agito enters a forbidden sanctuary where a glowing machine resides. This machine preserves a young girl named Toola, who has a mission entrusted to her from the past. ... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Noein Complete Box Set
by Bryan Morton (Mon 11-26-2007)
What They SayIn the near future, a violent battle takes place between the dimension La\'cryma (protector of humanity) and the dimension Shangri-La, bent on the annihilation of all space-time. A group known as the Dragon Calvary is dispatched through space... 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&... High School Girls Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayThings begin to heat up as Erika and her gang continue to live out the autobiographical tale of Oshima's real life high school experiences. In this volume a seem... SUPERMAN - DOOMSDAY
by Tim Janson (Sat 09-22-2007)
The Death of Superman was perhaps the greatest publicity stunt in comic book history. We comic fans knew that Superman would never truly be dead but the event did what it set out to do…garner world-wide media attention and sell a gazillion cop... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
by Branka "Nikerym" Todorovic (Mon 11-08-2004)
A day in the life of a misanthrope...I have a confession to make. I hate people. Despise 'em. So it should not be terribly surprising that the general well being of my fellow humans never ranks very highly on my list of priorities. Therefore, it would... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... Meeting JEREMIAH Part One
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 03-01-2002)
It's a brave new world in JEREMIAH, the new Showtime sci-fi adventure series co-produced by BABYLON 5's J. Michael Straczynski and THE OUTER LIMITS' Sam Egan. Based on a series of graphic novels by Hermann Huppen, JEREMIAH follows the title character's jo... HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME - Adrian Paul Part I
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 09-01-2000)
It`s never easy stepping into someone else`s shoes. And while he didn`t take over the role of Connor MacLeod from Christopher Lambert, that`s exactly what Adrian Paul did in 1992 when he signed on as the lead in the Highlander TV series, a spinoff of the ... 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... Being a Brief Discussion with Caitlin Glass
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-13-2005)
Recorded at: Anime Central '05
Caitlin Glass may be relatively new to anime dubbing, but she's already played some fantastic characters. She's probably best known for her role as Winry in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her other characters include Hiyono in Spiral... Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu... Mermaid Forest Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-15-2005)
What They SayAn ancient Japanese legend says that if one were to partake of the flesh of the mermaid, one would be granted eternal life and youth. Yuta ate the mermaid\'s flesh 500 years ago and became immortal. Since then he has had to deal with living a... 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. ... Aquarian Age Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-02-2004)
What They SayKyota and his pals Shingo and Junichi dream of becoming pop idols. At a New Year\'s show they get their lucky break when a Cosmopop agent discovers the trio and offers to manage their debut. Then things take a turn for the weird when Kyota be... Beck Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-12-2007)
What They SayEverybody says that making it as a band takes massive luck, but for Koyuki Tanaka, it feels like much more of a fate-type thing. It has to be fate when a rock star reaches down and lifts you up onto the stage! That fever dream placing you amo... DNAngel Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-24-2005)
What They SayDaisuke Niwa's life is already rough, but it's about to get even harder. After finally learning the truth about his family's fate and Dark's origins, Daisuke comes to the realization that Dark may not be around forever. That's not good, bec... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Thu 11-30-2006)
What They SayThe Great Space Show of 4701 is about to begin! With less than two months until Moad's destruction, Ahab and his crew are still without Dew, without a plan and without so much as a hope for survival. To make matters worse, the Federation has... Planetes Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 10-27-2005)
What They SayIn the year 2075, space is filled with all kinds of debris: disused satellites all the way along to pieces lost by ships or space stations. All pieces of debris are potential dangers for crafts flying in space. To collect these hazards to s... Human Crossing Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-31-2005)
What They SayOrdinary people muddle through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in different directions with no apparent destination in sight. Human Crossing is a realistic portrayal of everyday p... Neon Genesis Evangelion Directors Cut: Genesis Reborn
by Paul Jacques (Fri 09-09-2005)
What They SayAt long last, the final three episodes of Evangelion is re-presented in an astonishing new DVD special edition! It217;s not just re-mastered, but a revised and re-edited special edition produced under the careful supervision of the origin... Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-30-2002)
What They SayThe Evangelion Movie (AKA \"End of Evangelion\") contains episodes 25 and 26 (the alternate ending) of the original unedited Neon Genesis Evangelion Series in their entirety.The Review!After three years of waiting, the final conclusion to the... Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)
With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ... Kodocha Vol. #13
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-11-2007)
What They SayEmotions boil over as Sana is faced with some harsh realities. Takeshi is in the hospital, but Sana is led to believe he is on the road to recovery. In reality, his days are numbered. Sana isn\'t dealing with any of it very well, when a tragi... VIZ MEDIA BRINGS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ANIME PROPERTIES FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS TO 2007 LICENSING INTERNATIONAL EXPO (Tue 06-19-2007)
Industry Leader In Anime To Have Notable Presence With More Than A Dozen Properties In Booth 4505 New York, NY, June 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...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... Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)
While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books... Eureka SeveN - Psalms of Planet- Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kataoka Jinsei / Kondou KazumaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayRenton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he lifts, and extreme... 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...