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HELLRAISER 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 12-02-2007)
Back in the mid-1980’s, a friend who knew that I was into horror suggested I read a series of books written by a new horror writer named Clive Barker called The Books of Blood. I did, and became an instant fan. Barkers’ tales were a ... E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 03-22-2002)
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL's original theatrical run in 1982 set a new standard for blockbuster success in Hollywood, outdoing even STAR WARS with a record domestic box-office haul that would remain the highest-ever for an amazing decade and a half (until... The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 20th Anniversary Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-22-2008)
Several years ago after watching Terry Gilliam’s Twelve Monkeys I embarked on massive screening of his films. I was doing fine until I got to The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. I was confused, frustrated and bored. I loved the Fishe... 
THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... HELLRAISER/HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER 2 DVD Review
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 12-05-2000)
`We have such sights to show you!` Thats a memorable line from Clive Barkers Hellraiser that youll hear repeated to much lesser effect in Tony Randels Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. Its creepily effective in the first film, but yawn-inducing in the second.... STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE: A 20th Anniversary Review
by Edward Gross (Tue 01-04-2000)
Does a critic have a statute of limitations on making a judgment regarding a feature film? Is twenty years too long a period of time? Back in December 1979, I was the feature editor of The Compass, the campus newspaper at Suffolk Community College, and I ... THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 25th Anniversary Edition
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 10-10-2000)
With 25 years of packed midnight screenings, and a worldwide cult following that spans generations, there`s no way to review The Rocky Horror Picture Show as just a movie without also reviewing the phenomenon. A campy spoof of horror, sci-fi, comic books,... TRANSFORMERS Special Edition DVD coming in November.
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-31-2006)
SONY BMG Entertainment announced that a TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DVD will hit retail in November. The DVD will contain exclusive special features to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the animated classic film. The releas... DVD Review of Night of the Living Dead 40th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 05-22-2008)
Like its zombies, Night of the Living Dead just seems to keep coming back from the grave. The latest DVD release of the classic is a 40th anniversary edition that comes with an outstanding set of extras. There’s no doubt that Night of the Living Dea... Latest Club Releases from Varese Sarabande
by RANDALL LARSON (Tue 06-27-2006)
Varese Sarabande has posted the titles for their July limited edition CD Club offerings. Headlining the quartet of soundtrack preservations, limited to only 1,000 copies, is the music to SKY BANDITS, a near-epic 1986 adventure fantasy featuring an enthu... Jayne can't help it
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-08-2006)
Attending comics conventions this summer I noted an extreme drop off in the number of video pirates, which seems odd now that DVD burners are so much more common. Even I have one! A few years ago, every other table had an illegal copy of SPIDER-MAN on it ... VIZ Announced SHONEN JUMP 1st Anniversary Edition (Tue 11-11-2003)
Commemorative issue to debut new manga series, Hikaru no Go, and feature exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card. San Francisco, Calif, November 11, 2003 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga comics and anime content for North Ame...DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-10-2005)
What They SayCOOL DEVICES, a series that redefined adult anime in the US and became one of the best selling hentai titles ever, has returned in a brand new DIGITALLY REMASTERED 10th Anniversary Edition! Now, for the very first time, this hentai masterpiec... SW Trilogy - again
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-09-2006)
20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm have announced plans to release the original original STAR WARS trilogy (episodes 4-6) on DVD along with the 1997 "upgrade" editions, even though George Lucas claimed that the original theatrical versions would never be avai... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-23-2005)
What They SayCOOL DEVICES, a series that redefined adult anime in the US and became one of the best selling hentai titles ever, has returned in a brand new DIGITALLY REMASTERED 10th Anniversary Edition! Now, for the very first time, this hentai masterpiec... Ninja Scroll 10th Anniversary Special Edition
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayFeudal Japan - A time of danger, intrigue and deception. Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, hiring his services to those with gold... or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a hideous plot to o... BLIND GUARDIAN: Early Albums To Be Reissued for 20th Anniversary along with New Complication
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-14-2007)
Eight of German metal band Blind Guardian's early albums will be re-released in June to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary. The LPs due to be reissued are as follows: * Battalions of Fear (1988) * Follow the Blind (1989) * Ta... I.G 20th Anniversary project "Ghost Hound" unveiled at TAF 2007 (Thu 03-22-2007)
Celebrating the 20th anniversary from its foundation, Production I.G announces at TAF 2007 a new project, "Ghost Hound" (original title: Shinreigari / Ghost Hound), written by Production I.G and Ghost in the Shell-famed Shirow Masamune. The main staff inc...It stinks!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-30-2006)
This month you can see the Colin Farrell meets the American aborigines movie THE NEW WORLD on DVD but you won't be able to smell him. Not so in Japan. Last year, showmen in Japan revived Mike Todd Jr.'s old Smell-O-Vision idea in two theaters when they r... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-19-2005)
What They SayCOOL DEVICES, a series that redefined adult anime in the US and became one of the best selling hentai titles ever, has returned in a brand new DIGITALLY REMASTERED 10th Anniversary Edition! Now, for the very first time, this hentai masterpiec... Viz Celebrates 20th Anniversary (Mon 06-19-2006)
Company Remains a Dominant Force Behind the Tremendous Popularity of Manga and Anime in North America San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and anim...Blind Guardian, Rage, Ex-Nightwish Singers Added To 20th Anniversary Nuclear Blast Compilation
by Randall Larson (Fri 02-16-2007)
Rage guitarist Victor Smolski is working on a compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled Into the Light. Smolski composed, recorded and produced about 10 songs for various metal artists that are part of the Nuclear B... EXORCIST 25th Anniversary Special Edition Disc: Still Scary After All These Years
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-14-2000)
THE EXORCIST was--and remains--a galvanic theatrical experience, one in which each individual`s reaction to the film is enhanced by the kind of group psychology that takes over in crowded rooms, by the communal sense of shared experience, by the chorus of... Your Cut
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-13-2007)
Coming soon to your TV: your cut of your favorite film. And why not? Seriously Mania readers, with studios releasing all the different versions of films in “Special Editions”, “Director’s Cuts”, “Extended/ Unr... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Tron 2.0
by Coming Attractions (Wed 06-04-2003)
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: Development Hell.Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet.Who's Making It: Steven Lisberger (Director, possibly); Steven Lisberger, Richard Jeffries ... Shopping Bag: New Limited Edition Hits Before HELLBOY II
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-01-2008)
Starting next week Warner Brothers will have a plethora of superhero DVD tie-in titles to coincide with The Dark Knight. Yet, this week Anchor Bay is releasing the best DVD tie-in of the month. This hero isn’t a rich business man and he doesn’... Cool Devices Anniversary Edition Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-27-2005)
What They SayCOOL DEVICES, a series that redefined adult anime in the US and became one of the best selling hentai titles ever, has returned in a new digitally remastered edition and, for the very first time, this hentai masterpiece is FINALLY AVAILABLE I... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Books and Boxes
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-27-2005)
The Prize Closet continues to dominate this territory. Well, dang it, we just love to give away fee DVDs! To win any of these prizes, you just have to send me an email to psycho@psychotronic.info and include a valid mailing address in the body. Once we ha... 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... KING OF DREAMS,and BATMAN!
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 11-25-2000)
Nelson Riddles original music for the 1966 BATMAN movie (based on the colorful TV series) is the latest limited edition CD release from Film Score Monthly magazine. With just 3,000 copies, the disc includes more than an hour of original dramatic soundtr... JAWS, 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 07-18-2000)
I have without exaggeration seen Jaws 18 trillion times, often stumbling across it on cable, then unable to change the channel. Yet each time I see it I am utterly surprised at how good it is. I can only assume my surprise is because there`s kind of a neg... The Dead Have Their Day While SPIDER-MAN, LOGAN'S RUN and THE TIME MACHINE Hit CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 03-20-2002)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONI Hear Dead People: The music for George Romero's DEAD saga was inaugurated in 1968 to the accompaniment of an assemblage of vintage library music with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (re-released in 1998 in a new version by John A. Rus... E.T. disappoints Universal
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-08-2002)
After years of joking he'd re-release E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL to knock friend George Lucas' STAR WARS: SPECIAL EDITON down a few pegs on the all time box-office list, Steven Spielberg is presented with the grim reality that while his film holds up in q... TORN
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
As much as I love getting my DVD’s each and every week and watching them in the privacy of my own home; I do love going to the movie theater more. About 2 miles down the road is a Mega-Plex. 24 screens (usually running the same title multi... VIZ Announced SHONEN JUMP 1st Anniversary Edition (Tue 11-11-2003)
For those who consume the thick monthly magazine of manga from Viz, this press release details the content of their anniversary issue!E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL premiere pics
by Words Sue Schneider, photos by Terri Griffin (Thu 03-28-2002)
It's hard to believe that E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, the story of a limpid-eyed alien that stole the hearts of audiences worldwide, was released 20 years ago.It held first place in the box office grosses for over a decade until JURASSIC PARK, another Ste... NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 10-27-1999)
Well, here`s something else we can blame on George Lucas and his STAR WARS Trilogy Special Editions. This atrocity is actually a full year late for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD`s 30th anniversary. What John Russo has done is taken a horror classic and, in the... He-Man Gets 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-11-2002)
The recent resurgence in '80s toy nostalgia has been a kick for fans of that era who remember watching and playing with the likes of HE-MAN, TRANSFORMERS, and G.I. JOE cartoons and action figures. It will come as a bit of surprise to many such fans, howev... Pokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #06 (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentPokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #03 (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentPokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #08 (Fri 09-15-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentPokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #10 (Fri 09-15-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentHarmagedon Collectors Series (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayThe 20th Anniversary Collector’s Series Edition of one of the most groundbreaking anime films of all time! From anime giants Rintaro (X: The Movie) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) the creators of METROPOLIS! A psychic princess suffers a ho...Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... Pokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #2 (Wed 04-12-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview EquipmentPokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #09 (Fri 09-15-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentPokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #05 (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentTHE COMPLETE SUPERMAN COLLECTION: DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 09-19-2000)
Imagine youre among the audience thats about to watch the 1942 premiere of Casablanca. Youve got a bag of peanuts, a bottle of Coca-Cola and a carton of cigarettes. People around you are talking, laughing and smoking, ready for a great time at the pict... Viz Media Celebrates SHONEN JUMP With Collector's Edition (Thu 07-10-2008)
40th Anniversary Of Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump And 5th Anniversary Of SHONEN JUMP Magazine Commemorated With Special Collector’s Edition Of Top Manga Anthology’s Articles And New Hardcover Presentations Of Several Most-Loved Manga Seri...Pokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #1 (Wed 04-12-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview EquipmentSCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!: SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-08-2002)
Proposed by David McCall, an advertising executive, back in 1972, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! was an attempt to teach young kids important information through song. The basic idea being that with a catch ditty supporting it children would be able to easily retain i... SOMEWHERE IN TIME on Disc
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 11-07-2000)
1980 was a pretty bad year for movies. Its also the year when most of the movie-going public missed out on Somewhere in Time, a sweet picture scripted by SF-horror legend Richard Matheson, based on his award-winning novel, Bid Time Return. Directed by Je... Pokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #04 (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentTHE SWORD IN THE STONE (45th Anniversary Edition)
by Tim Janson (Mon 06-30-2008)
The Sword In the Stone will never be considered one of Disney’s better animated feature films but it holds its own as solid family entertainment. This was Disney’s 18th animated feature and the last one released while Walt Disney was stil... Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)
The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an... Pokemon 10th Anniversary Edition Vol. #07 (Thu 06-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish 2.0 LanguageReview EquipmentDVD Shopping Bag: Mummy Mania
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
Back in the summer of 1999 I was chomping at the bit for a little film called Star Wars The Phantom Menace. I would ritualistically watch the trailer that I recorded when it was on Entertainment Tonight, listen to the soundtrack and rearrange my action fi... The Cult of DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)
There were a lot of great entries, but Stephen Smith's defense of MALLRATS was judged to be the most concise, to the point, and in keeping with the Essence of Smith. Plus, his name is Smith, thereby fuelling several conspiracy theories if I pick him, so h... ADV Announces November 7th Releases (Thu 09-21-2006)
HOUSTON, September 21, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the second installment of Jinki: Extend, and the final volumes of Kaleido Star: New Wings and T...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...Box Sets
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-16-2007)
As the clock ticks down to the busiest shopping day of the year, I noticed that more and more box sets are starting to appear on the list of new releases. Many times these movies are not new and have been released before. Often, many of the film... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
Universal pictures recently announced three upcoming titles that will soon be appearing on DVD with loads of extras, while looming on the horizon is a special edition release of one of the most important anime features ever made.THE MUMMY RETURNS release ... Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This weeks column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support theyve shown for it if youre all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... Anniversary special!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-25-2006)
One year of columns. Yes, Anime Avalanche has been on Cinescape.com for 52 consecutive Saturdays. *** Wassup, Chef? Last week I wrote about the brouhaha over Isaac "Chef" Hayes' resignation from his gig as a voice actor on SOUTH PARK. This week, Comedy Ce... HELLRAISER DVD Leads a Strong Week of Home Video Releases.
by John Thonen (Tue 09-19-2000)
Some days you eat the bear. Some days, the bear eats you. So goes an old Russian proverb, which explains that some days are just better than others. Its a simple bit of wisdom that would seem to apply also to the world of home video. Last Tuesdays re... Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... The 2 Johns
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-06-2006)
Many mathematicians and theologians are now saying that the Number of the Beast is actually 611. I know - short notice to reschedule your Antichrist party, but a late Saturday date is better anyway. Getting that tattoo changed is going to be a bitch, thou... W&G hunt Thumper's big bro!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-04-2006)
News comes to us that THE FAMILY GUY's precocious infant Stewie Griffin will have his own talk show on FamilyGuy.com. Not a groundbreaking move for a cartoon character, as Space Ghost is an old hand at that game, but I'm concerned about the level of viole... I Am Curious, Yellow Hat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
In response to an apparent uproar from loyal fans, Cartoon Network has brought DRAGON BALL Z back to its nighttime lineup at 9:30 CT Mondays through Thursdays. They may have thought that the show's mostly young audience didn't stay up that late on school ... JAWS 30th Anniversary DVD Splashes Into Stores This June
by News Editor (Fri 04-29-2005)
Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th.Additional bonus material will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well ... Udon Brings the Street Fighter® Goods to the San Diego Comic-Con
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-18-2008)
Exclusive Street Fighter® Comics, Hardcover Art Book and Art Prints at SDCC
Toronto, ON – July 17, 2008 – The 2008 San Diego Comic-con is only a week away, and UDON is preparing for the studio’s biggest year ev... THE ABYSS: Special Edition
by John Thonen (Tue 04-11-2000)
The original advertising campaign for James Cameron`s 1989 underwater sci-fi thriller The Abyss, featured the tag line, `There`s all you`ve known about adventure. And then, there`s The Abyss.` Although that little publicity blurb may have had a bit of h... Ninja Scroll 10th Anniversary Release (Tue 07-29-2003)
NINJA SCROLL - THE KING OF ANIME FILMS! "Excellent Top-of-the-Line Animation...Superb Action Sequences" - AXCESS MAGAZINE "Fantastic Animation" - VICE MAGAZINE "Striking Visuals, Intriguing Characters, and Artful Direction...the Film Delivers the Go...Kono Minikuku mo Utsukushii Sekai Vol. #1 (Mon 02-07-2005)
What They SayNormal high-school student Takeru Takemoto encounters a bright light during his part-time motorcycle delivery job. He stops and looks around, and sees a beautiful girl named Hikari emerging from a shining cocoon in the woods. Takeru falls for...The Omega Man
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-08-2008)
Throughout the course of his “end of the world trilogy”: Planet of the Apes (1968), The Omega Man (1971) and Soylent Green (1973) Charlton Heston was cast as mankind’s last hope. Heston portrayed the last light that always refused t... 30th Anniversary STAR WARS Hobby Game Products
by News Editor (Sat 06-02-2007)
In a press release, Wizards of the Coast and a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc. have announced the 2007 product lineup for its popular Star Wars™ Miniatures game and Star Wars® Roleplaying game, including the November release of The Force Unleashe... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... New TRON DVD Details
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-09-2001)
Though the film has previously been released on DVD, Disney is putting out a two-disc 20th anniversary DVD set of the movie TRON. The set is scheduled to hit store shelves on January 15.According to Video Premiere, the discs will feature "many" new featur... STAR TREK: Special Effects Redux, Part II
by Frank Garcia (Sat 01-15-2000)
In Part One of this article, we interviewed Rich Heierling, a film and video producer at Digital Stream in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, who has sent Paramount Pictures a proposal to remake STAR TREK The Original Series (TOS) visual effects with new, state... Horror classics
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-26-2006)
I'm getting over a virus, but fortunately after a few light weeks we've got a big list this week. Enjoy! In our Prize Closet this week we have a copy of FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, courtesy of Universal. To be eligible to win one, send an email to p... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part VII
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 02-02-2000)
`Tell me why there are no gay characters in STAR TREK,` says Ron Moore. `This is one of those uncomfortable questions I hate getting when I was working on the show, because there is no good answer for it. There is no answer for it other than people in cha... Re: Cutie Honey Vol. #1 (Thu 02-24-2005)
What They SayIt is the near future. The destructive acts of a mysterious armed group, Panther Claw, were occurring around Tokyo and frightening the citizens. Though the police and riot squad, led by Inspector Natsuko, were dispatched, they were unable to ...Rota Does Poe
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-12-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSNino Rota's music for Federico Fellini is among the brightest and most interesting Italian film music of the '60s and early '70s. Scores such as LA DOLCE VITA, LA STRADA, JULIET OF THE SPIRITS are among the composer's most profo... Previews Announces NY Comic Con Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-07-2008)
PREVIEWS, the comic shop’s catalog, starts the convention season off with a bang as it offers three exciting, highly limited exclusives at New York Comic-Con (April 18-20)!
NYCC Attendees can look forward to Marvel Comics’ Iron Man: Legacy of... Re: Cutie Honey Vol. #2 (Wed 03-16-2005)
What They SayIt is the near future. The destructive acts of a mysterious armed group, Panther Claw, were occurring around Tokyo and frightening the citizens. Though the police and riot squad, led by Inspector Natsuko, were dispatched, they were unable to ...ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...POLTERGEIST'S 25th Anniversary on Oct 9
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)
A bit of horror & sci-fi dvd news for you on this seemingly comedy driven movie news day. Warner Bros has announced a POLTERGEIST: 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION dvd set to appear on shelves everywhere October 9, 2007. The new 2 disc special edition wi... Comicscape - June 1, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-01-2005)
You've probably heard by now that Alan Moore has permanently dissociated himself from DC Comics, its affiliate Wildstorm, and America's Best Comics the imprint Moore started in 1998. This is significant news, and yet it's not entirely unexpected. This is... HEAVY METAL: Collector's Edition
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-31-1999)
This dated relic from the 80s had long lain dormant because of problems regarding home video rights to some of the songs on its soundtrack. Then, a few years ago, the problems were resolved, and HEAVY METAL received a 15th anniversary re-release before f... BLAIR WITCH 2, TOTAL RECALL - THE DELUXE EDITION, WESTWORLD, THE FOG
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 11-04-2000)
While the first BLAIR WITCH PROJECT contained no music (except for a bit of eerieness over the end titles), the newly opened sequel, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 contains a prominent and highly inventive score by Carter Burwell (GODS & MONSTERS, BEING J... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-08-2006)
What They SayIn the 21st century, the evil organization Galactor has its sights set on global conquest. Their use of tyrannical terrorism and high-tech mayhem has the world in the clutches of fear.
The only thing standing in the way of complete global do... PREDATOR: Collector's Edition
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-11-2004)
Released in the summer of 1987, John McTiernans PREDATOR was an important point for Arnold Schwarzeneggers film career. It came at a time when the former Mr. Universe was carving out a name as an action star, but most importantly is was precisely the ri... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... Tangerine Dream Phaedra 35th Anniversary Concert
by Randall Larson (Wed 04-04-2007)
Voiceprint has released Tangerine Dream's Phaedra 35th Anniversary Concert on DVD. Their update reads as follows: "Tangerine Dream are German-based purveyors of imaginative electronic music. There have been numerous line-ups since the... RINGS Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-27-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONS In the tradition of previous compilations like The INDIANA JONES Trilogy and THE GODFATHER Trilogy, Silva Screen has taken the best music from Howard Shores monumental musical epic, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and fashioned Mu... ADV Films Announces February 20th Releases (Thu 12-21-2006)
HOUSTON, December 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you three exciting titles, including the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon, the second volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, and the co...Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#05
by Megan Lavey (Sun 06-06-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayYusaku\'s New Year\'s fortune comes true, but he quickly learns she should be careful what he wishes for. When Valentine\'s Day arrives, Yusak... Plastic Little (Essential Anime Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-29-2004)
What They SayPlastic Little has it all, from epic undersea battles and entire cities collapsing, to a ruthless villain to end all villains and the roughest, toughest, tomboy heroine to ever strut her stuff in a spandex wet-suit!
Plastic Little is set on... Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#10
by Megan Lavey (Tue 08-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayThe not-so-simple life of the tenants of Maison Ikkoku is sent reeling (yet again) after the latest Godai-related scandal hits the fan... a ho... JUDAS KISS, THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE, CRUEL INTENTIONS,
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-02-2000)
From Citadel Records comes JUDAS KISS, a sultry and moody thriller score with a strong Latin edge from the trumpet and plenty of mambo-stylisms in several cues. 15 tracks appear on the CD, but the real magic of this recording is the world premiere record... DVD This Week: October 9th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-09-2001)
VIDEO NEWSBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER fans - of which, I am told, there are a few recently saw their fave femme make a triumphant return to TV after a move to the eternally struggling UPN network. Those same fans can likely expect another victory as the pe... Tenchi Muyo OVA Vol. #1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayTenchi disobeyed his grandfather and broke the seal on the family temple unleashing a horrible mummy! At least that?s what he thought until Ryoko introduced herself as a space pirate and was the first of many beautiful alien women to strand t... Saturn Thrice
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-28-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Latest effort in Intrada's limited Special Collection series is the world premiere release of Elmer Bernstein's avant-garde opus, SATURN 3. The score is one of a handful of true sci-fi films scored by Bernstein, who began his ca... DMP PLATINUM CELEBRATES SPEED RACER'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW YORK COMIC CON! (Sun 04-13-2008)
Gardena, CA, April 11, 2008 - Now in the US for the first time in its complete form, DMP is proud to present Tatsuo Yoshida's masterwork. Painstakingly restored and collected into a hardcover, 2-volume set in celebration of Speed Racer's 40th anniversary,...Video This Week: November 20th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-20-2001)
VIDEO NEWSPOWERPUFF GIRLS: MEET THE BEAT-ALLS, a Warner Home Video compilation of the inexplicably popular Powerpuff Girls cartoon TV series, finds the girls themselves to be the biggest threat, rather than their usual goofy super-villain. It seems that t... Final BLADE RUNNER Hits Dec 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
Not only will the "Final Cut" of BLADE RUNNER be released in dvd format on December 18 but they are also planning a limited re-release in theaters on October 5. On that date, select theaters in Los Angeles and New York will be re-releasing the d... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... DST and CBS Consumer Products Celeberate STAR TREK 40th anniversary
by News Editor (Fri 02-17-2006)
For generations, Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK has opened up new frontiers for millions of fans worldwide. The adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise have been broadcast to over 150 countries in dozens of languages. To commemorate th... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Derek Guder (Wed 08-18-2004)
What They SayThis has been officially revised and digitally remastered for this new release by original creators GAINAX to create beautiful, vibrant video and crisp, sparkling new English and Japanese 5.1 surround sound audio.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is... Troopers II and Other Bugs to Come
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-17-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONIn the new direct-to-DVD sequel to Paul Verhoevens take of Heinleins STARSHIP TROOPERS, spfx-wizard-cum-director Phil Tippet helms a new battle between our future military heroes and the alien Bug horde from outer space. Willia... Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Wed 04-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayFrom the beloved creator of InuYasha and Ranma 1/2, the romantic (sort of) comedy Maison Ikkoku, in a new edition in its original episodic order!... Comicscape - November 2002
by Tony Whitt (Sat 11-02-2002)
I wish I could say that November is the month we give thanks that there are no new multibook crossovers...but I can't. (Thank goodness we're back to only four shipping weeks in the month rather than the five October gave us though. Whew! My pocketbook can... Top Maniacal Rumors: Soft Punisher, Hard Chucky and Sharky Sequels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-22-2008)
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... Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3 Darth Maul
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-13-2007)
In honor of the Star Wars 30th Anniversary, Dark Horse Comics is re-releasing some of their best selling trade paperbacks into a limited edition hardcover format. These books will only be available through the direct market. The third volume is ... THE EXORCIST (The Version You've Never Seen)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 01-09-2001)
Hot on the heels of a successful theatrical release last September comes this DVD of the revised version of The Exorcist. This latest DVD release lacks the supplemental material of the wonderful 25th Anniversary Special Edition; if you buy this new disc, ... Shopping Bag: Richie, Scooby and Thundarr
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
A week or so ago I received The Richie Rich/ Scooby-Doo Show Volume 1 from Warner Home Entertainment. A Saturday spent by yours truly watching cartoons, eating cereal and staying in my pajamas ‘till noon. The memories came rushing back over the seve... PEARL HARBOR Video Release
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)
Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer's PEARL HARBOR will be hitting store shelves three days before the 60th anniversary of the earth shaking event the film was based on.On December 4th, the film will be available initially in two different packs: the 60th A... New This Week (Sun 10-22-2006)
It\'s a fairly busy week with a lot of interesting releases due out across a number of studios: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 10/24/2006 Dark Future (of 1) JapanAnime ...RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES EMMA, LOST UNIVERSE COLLECTION & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 06-30-2007)
Anime Expo: New property announcements, preview of 20th Anniversary Year GRIMES, IA, June 30, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. kicked off its 20th anniversary year a few weeks early with a trio of announcements during its June 30t...After the Credits
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-04-2007)
‘Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End’ is the final movie in Disney’s Pirate trilogy. Or is it? Apparently, after the credits there is a final scene where Elizabeth and Will are reunited, 10 years later and Will meets his son (... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... Shalom!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-07-2004)
As I am part Israeli, today at sundown we mark the beginning of Chaunnahkkah, the traditional Jewish holiday marking the time when Jesus performed a miracle making the tuna casserole last for seven days and nights. Of course, no one dared to eat it, which... Music with Depth
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-10-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS UK film composer David Julyan, noted for his moody scores for Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING, MEMENTO, and INSOMNIA (the latter two scores issues on Thrive and Varese Sarabande CDs, respectively) has taken a dark swing into horr... Everybody out of the water!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-14-2005)
Previously on DVD Shopping List: My prize closet needed cleaning out, so I gave the beloved readers a chance to win some DVDs. As a result, Pat Monahan and Tracie Howard will be feelin' the Noise when their copies of WHITE NOISE arrive at their homes. As ... New This Week (Sun 12-17-2006)
There\'s a good number of titles due out this week across the board and some that are very eagerly anticipated: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 12/19/2006 Black Cat Vol. #1 (als...USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Thu 06-08-2006)
Right Stuf has a peek ahead for some of Viz Media\'s DVD offerings for later this summer and fall:Flame of Recca Vol. #09 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 10/10/2006Inu Yasha Vol. #46 - 75 minutes - $24.98 - 10/03/2006Inu Yasha Vol. #47 - 75 minutes - $24.98 - 10...FANTASIA & FANTASIA 2000 on DVD
by John Thonen (Tue 11-14-2000)
The post-Halloween horror doldrums are still keeping the release of new terror titles to a minimum, but mid-November has a nicely eclectic mix of movies that should offer something for almost any fan. The cream of the video crop for the week is far remov... Cover Art Update (Tue 09-05-2006)
We\'ve got a good sized new update today with just under twenty new covers including Gaogaigar Vol. #2, Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #17, Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #18, Get Backers Season 1 Box Set (Thinpak), Ghost in the Shell: Innocence (...Kubrick!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-23-2007)
The DVD shopping bag keeps getting heavier and heavier as the list of new releases and special editions keeps growing. The Ultimate Edition of the ‘Battleship Potemkin’ is definitely in the bag. Sergei M. Eisenstein’s film is a... AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: Classic Soundtrack gets Deluxe Expanded Edition
by Randall Larson (Tue 12-19-2006)
On the 50th Anniversary of the film’s release, Hit Parade Records, the imported audiophile-quality reissue label, is proud to announce the release of a greatly expanded edition of Victor Young’s 1956 Academy Award winning score for Around t... Viz Media Showcases A Variety of New Titles at 2008 BookExpo America Show (Fri 05-30-2008)
Company To Offer A Dynamic Array Of Manga Titles For Children, Teens And Adults At Preeminent Publishing Event In Booth #1647 San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...Young's Exorcism and Morricone's anime score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, released by Lakeshore (LKS 33836) may not be everyone's cup of tea outside of its context within the 2005 supernatural terror film. It's an unusual score even by Christopher Young's standards consis... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... Which one…
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-02-2007)
When it comes down to it you have to ask yourself, “Which one do I buy?” Is it the DVD titled “Special Edition” or do I save a few bucks and just get the movie? How many times will I watch those special features? &nb... JAWS on Compact Disc: Concerto For Sharks
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-16-2000)
The recent DVD release of JAWS earlier in the year has prompted a musical revisitation to John Williams` first blockbuster film score. While he gained some recognition for his music for the 70s disaster films POSEIDAN ADVENTURE, EARTHQUAKE, and TOWERING... The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... 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, ... Epic Wyler Epic
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-13-2005)
Last week I had jury duty and was picked for a trial. Lacking a PSP and earbuds, I couldn't spend the time watching UMDs and was forced to actually dispense justice. I'm plenty judgmental when it comes to cinematic zombie outbreaks (see FRIGHT PACKs below... Early DVD Trick or Treat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-05-2003)
Readers with sharp memories may recall that last week I prominently featured two DVD releases also available in special editions that none of you were able to find for sale. Well, turns out that the deluxe editions of those long-awaited titles have been d... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)
A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo... New This Week (Sun 06-04-2006)
It\'s a good week for releases as most first weeks of June tend to be with some new shows starting up and the final general retail release that will bring Urusei Yatsura to a conclusion! Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time...New This Week (Sun 08-20-2006)
There\'s a fairly good mix of titles and collections due out this week that hit up a number of genres and styles: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 08/22/2006 .hack//SIGN Anime Le...Warhol horrors come to DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-20-2005)
In the Prize Closet this week we have one copy of MALLRATS to give away. Okay, some of you may think that's extremely lame. Many folks consider MALLRATS slightly below JERSEY GIRL on the Kevin Smith filmography, and you might not think it worth opening th... Opie in space
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-29-2005)
This column may still seem long, but it's a lot shorter than it could've been. You might notice that there's no animation titles in the list this week. That's because all those anime DVD titles are now over in our ANIME AVALANCHE companion column! Check i... WonderCon 2006
by News Editor (Tue 02-07-2006)
Northern California's largest comic book and pop culture convention celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Moscone West Convention facility this February 10-12, 2006. Friday, February 10th features a special look at the upcoming MirrorMask DVD from the Ji... Viz Media New DVD Title Solicitations (Fri 09-15-2006)
Right Stuf has added the December slate of titles to their site today of Viz Media\'s anime releases:Full Moon Vol. #03 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 12/05/2006Inu Yasha Vol. #49 - 75 minutes - $24.98 - 12/05/2006Megaman: NT Warrior Vol. #12 - 88 minutes - $14...ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... Goodies
by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
This week bag is chock full of goodies. Obviously ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ is must have for the bag. The other Spielberg collaboration that all true Maniacs must have is the 25th Anniversary Editionof ‘Poltergeist’.&nbs... Guild Wars Nightfall
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 10-26-2006)
The exciting thing about the time just before new consoles are released, is that games come out like mad. Not only that, but they seem to be at a much lower price point than say six months ago. I guess it goes to show that even though the games can be pl... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol... Anime Central - All Reports
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai... Completist?
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-20-2007)
All four ‘Die Hard’ films are now available on DVD and Blu-Ray DVD in a complete set. Some of you will pick up the new ‘Die Hard’ and add it to your box set of the previous ‘Die Hard’ films. Maybe you will upg... Catch the Buzz
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-21-2006)
Last week I wrote about big DVD bargain packages. This week, we've got a whole bunch more from relative newcomer St. Clair. I'd tell you more about them, but I haven't been able to get much information beyond tiny images of the cover art on their website,... Production I.G and BMG Japan present"Tokyo Marble Chocolate" (Fri 08-31-2007)
Production I.G teams with BMG Japan to produce a two-volume OVA (direct-to-video) animation entitled "Tokyo Marble Chocolate." The OVA, based on Production I.G's original story, celebrates the 20th anniversary of BMG Japan. After premiering at the 20th To...Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and its time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT DVD
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-17-2002)
WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT will be released on March 25th in a two-DVD 15th anniversary edition, VARIETY reports today. The DVD set will sweeten the pot by including new animation of Roger and other characters.New footage has been shot for use in the menuing... Miyazaki still selling
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-19-2006)
In Japan, CASTLE IN THE SKY recently marked its 200th week on the Top 300 sales charts, joining Hadao Miyazaki's other hit MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (at 242 weeks) in the Over 200 club. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE and SPIRITED AWAY should both pass the 200 mark in t... Devil Hunter Yohko Collection 1
by Jim Lazar (Sun 05-05-2002)
The Review!Packaging:
The front cover has a picture of Yohko in one of her poses, plus an image of Azusa pasted in behind her. Unfortunately, she\'s out of proportion with Yohko and the cover looks awkward as a result. This picture was on the back of the ... BLUES BROTHERS 2005
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
Every week it seems another classic (or not-so-classic) movie is dusted off for a new deluxe DVD edition. THE BLUES BROTHERS is not only a classic musical comedy, but a genuine cultural phenomenon that's been a part of the fabric of American life for 25 y... Comicscape - April 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
I guess everyone took their happy pills this week. I got a surprisingly constructive batch of reader mail about SIN CITY, with little in the way of name calling, death threats, or unsavory comments about any of my female relatives. It's like you were al... The Best of 2003 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-08-2004)
Part 2: Restorations & ReissuesApart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost ... Nightmarescapes: The Dark Fantasy Worlds of Artist Jeff Pittarelli
by Dan Cziraky (Thu 11-02-2000)
The first time I noticed Jeff Pittarelli`s work was on a cover of the magazine IMAGI-MOVIES. Then, he started doing covers for CHILLER THEATRE, including a gorgeous ALIEN: RESURRECTION painting of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and Call (Winona Ryder) against ... DARK SHADOWS: Still Vampy After All These Years
by Denise Dumars (Mon 10-09-2000)
Almost 35 years after its debut, TVs Dark Shadows continues to hold an appeal for countless devotees. The strange soap opera, originally imagined as a gothic romance called Shadows on the Wall, evolved into a horror fans delight as it ran through a host... A Song for Summerisle
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 11-06-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSWhile Christopher Lees recent comment that Paul Giovannis music for THE WICKER MAN is probably the best music Ive ever heard in a film may be a little exaggerated, taking into account the wealth of superb orchestral film mu... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Viz Media Previews New Manga Series For 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)
Eight Series Announced Including New Shojo Stories And Two New Award-Winning Titles From Creative Mastermind Naoki Urasawa
San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... 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... LUCINDA'S SPELL and Other Halloween Treats
by John Thonen (Tue 10-24-2000)
Its one week before Halloween, a holiday that has become almost synonymous (probably thanks to John Carpenter) with the viewing of scary movies at theaters or at home. The deluge of new, classic, obscure and frequently crappy titles that has filled thes... KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
While over the past few weeks I've been writing about bargain box sets of (most often) public domain titles, there's one way you can see a lot of these features for even less money. To be specific, for free. Sites like Veoh [http://www.veoh.com/] speciali... Fox vs. Hound
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-07-2006)
OPEN SEASON opened at number one at the box office last weekend, but that may not last. The question is whether more kids and families will be buying tickets for an animated feature already a week old than adults drawn into the latest entry in the TEXAS C... New This Week (Sun 03-27-2005)
The last week of March goes out like a mix of a lion and a lamb as it also brings our own 7th Anniversary month to a close. Some new series kick off this week, some older ones end and even a few hentai releases sneak in: Release Date Titl...New This Week (Sun 04-24-2005)
The end of this month is one of the busier weeks of recent memory with a lot of things coming out from a variety of studios: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 04/26/2005 Angelium ...INDEPENDENCE DAY
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 07-04-2000)
Independence Day is the kind of movie where you politely remove your thinking cap and check your brain at the door. Which is to say that it`s a huge amount of preposterous fun, not to be taken too seriously, and not to be questioned too deeply. Movies lik... Superman - The Ultimate Max Fleischer Cartoon Collection
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-29-2006)
As many people know, Superman first appeared in ACTION COMICS #1 dated June, 1938. This character not only possessed super strength and speed, but he had the ability to sell a lot of comics. (It's interesting to note that the publisher thought the chara... Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)
This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With... JAWS 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 06-04-2001)
You have to hand it to Universal Home Video for not taking the low road when it came to releasing a JAWS 2 DVD. Traditionally, studios trot out an `Extra Special Edition` of the first film in a series, while later installments feature a couple of trailers...