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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... 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... 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... Mazinkaiser Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Tue 12-06-2005)
What They SayKouji Kabuto may have met his match in his evil nemesis Dr Hell. As fast as the young warrior and his team can defeat the onslaught of the evil mechanical horde, Dr Hell is developing new weapons to take over the world! The whole Photon tea... The Passing of the Netlets
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-30-2006)
Well, it's been an interesting ten years. As I suspect everyone with an interest in TV already knows, the WB and UPN will cease transmission next season to make way for a new hybrid network called CW (taken from CBS, the owner of UPN, and WB). Though I'... HALF BLOOD PRINCE Returning to Wiltshire
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
Here's an interesting note for our British Mania readers in terms of future HARRY POTTER & THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE filming. The Wiltshire Times is reporting an upcoming shoot in the village around Wiltshire, England in October. The shoot is planned... Bonham Carter Returns for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-03-2007)
Despite being pregnant while filming is set to begin for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, the Independent has cleared the air saying actress Helena Bonham Carter will indeed be returning as the evil Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange for the sixt... Handbooks and Sourcebooks and Novels...Oh My!
by James T. Voelpel (Sun 10-13-2002)
Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE... Dragon Half
by Paul Jacques (Fri 07-11-2003)
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... LOST Cut in Half & Related WGA News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Executive producer Carlton Cuse explained to Entertainment Weekly the current plans for LOST if the WGA strike is prolonged. The season was intended to air 16 episodes in order next spring but it's now reported that it will be shortened to 8 episodes... Celebrities and the Law
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-16-2007)
Week after week, it tends to be same people putting the spotlight on themselves. It’s becoming a favorite past time (move over Baseball) for the celebrities to do things which have them laughed at, ridiculed or even landed behind bars. I guess it ca... HELL'S HIGHWAY
by John Thonen (Sat 03-02-2002)
HELL’S HIGHWAY is a shot on video horror tale from the self-proclaimed king of micro-budget productions, David Sterling. I doubt Sterling spent over $50,000 to make this, and I could believe it was made for as little as $10,000. The acting is uneven, the ... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...GATE Mail
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-08-2005)
It's been a long week, but I am finally back within the warm embrace of high-speed internet access, and so back to the TVW grind I go. Back before Mr. Davis' side-trip into the world of TV on DVD, we were talking STARGATE, specifically this season's addi... HALF PAST DEAD
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 11-20-2002)
Even the surprises in HALF PAST DEAD aren't all that surprising the movie's beats feel as rhythmic as those in the rap and hip-hop tracks coursing over the soundtrack but if you're up for it, the movie is still fun in its talk-shoot-kaboom, talk-shoot-k... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Dragon Half/Puni Puni Poemy Doublepack (Sat 09-22-2007)
What They SayIn Dragon Half, watch what happens when the forbidden love between a dragon and a dragon-slayer produces a delightfully manic daughter! Then laugh to Puni Puni Poemy, from the creators of Excel Saga, possibly the weirdest, wildest, rudest and...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... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Bill Nighy in HALF BLOOD PRINCE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-13-2007)
Our friends over at Wizard never fail to ask some insightful questions. Just last week, they asked TRANSFORMERS screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman what they would like in the sequels (Dinobots, Starscream, Decepticons...Oh My!). You can view tha... Turtles in a Half Shell!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-25-2007)
Step right up, Maniacs! Spin the wheel the Box Office Chance! This weekend we have 6 (Yes, that’s right 6) new movies opening up all at once. 300 has dominated the box office report for two weeks and the studios steered clear giving it a week of... "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... 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...Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en... Lavender Brown Cast for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-14-2007)
Thousands tried out for the chance to kiss (or snog) Ronald Weasley throughout HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE. One of many has just won the chance to do so, reports the CBBC Newsround. The site which announced the recent Narcissa casting also repo... Extra Scene Added to HALF BLOOD?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)
According to Australia's Herald-Sun newspaper via SnitchSeeker, there may be a new scene getting added to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince that wasn't in the original Rowling novel. In an interview with the paper, producer David Barron elaborated mo... Yates, Radcliffe Discuss HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
If you haven't read the HALF BLOOD PRINCE yet and do not want to be spoiled, I'd advise you to go ahead and leave this article. If you don't mind being spoiled on certain storylines or have read it, leading star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates h... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... 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... Kurt Russell
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-18-2007)
You would have to be living under a rock the last week to fail noticing that New Line has acquired the rights to remake Escape From New York this week and they already have a casting for Snake Plissken (300’s Gerard Butler). This announcement h... Director Yates Talks Intro of HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
Since this latest news talks the difference between the novelized intro and the movie intro of the next film and relationships from the sixth book, I'll begin with a spoiler warning if you haven't read the book. It's not much of a spoiler but still, some ... Narcissa Malfoy Cast in HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-12-2007)
According to the CBBC Newsround, actress Helen McCrory has been cast as Narcissa Malfoy for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE and the final installment, DEATHLY HALLOWS. With production under way for a few weeks now, we've been waiting for this final... 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... Director Yates Set for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by News Editor (Thu 05-03-2007)
David Yates has told SCI FI Wire that he will return to direct HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE.
Yates said, "I am doing HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, and I'm doing it because I love the world, I love the characters. I think I have more busin... Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards.... Mazinkaiser Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Tue 10-11-2005)
What They SayDr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one thing standing in his way: Mazinger! But it\'s going to take more than defeating Mazinger for D... IMAX Teaser for HALF BLOOD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
Are you ready to get blown away on this slow news day? The teaser for the IMAX edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has appeared online, a tease which will be attached to the IMAX edition of The Dark Knight for Warner Bros. The upcoming sixth... 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 ... Fox Scores in HALF TO DEATH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)
According to Beyond Hollywood, actress Megan Fox (TRANSFORMERS) has been cast in the Rogue distributed horror movie, HALF TO DEATH. This does make some sense because Dune is helping produce this upcoming flick and Dune was co-founded by Michael Bay h... 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... Fox Not in HALF TO DEATH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-17-2007)
Another rumor debunked courtesy of Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop. He asked Platinum Dunes & Rogue tonight on the recent news that actress Megan Fox would be starring in the "Groundhog Day" like horror concept, HALF TO DEATH.
Here'... Fourth season ENTERPRISE price slashed in half
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-18-2004)
Even though the spectre of cancellation for ENTERPRISE has been abated (at least for the start of the show's fourth season), a new story has surfaced that, if accurate, paints UPN's decision to renew the sci-fi series in an entirely new light.According to... 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... Moore in HALF-LIGHT
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-18-2004)
Demi Moore has agreed to star in HALF-LIGHT, a new thriller being produced by Lakeshore Entertainment. Screenwriter Craig Rosenberg (AFTER THE SUNSET) will direct the picture from his own screenplay. Shooting is expected to commence this coming August in ... HALF LIFE 2 Rules Game Charts
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-16-2007)
The latest game chart numbers (most requested games list) has hit the web courtesy of Gamefly and it looks like HALF LIFE 2:THE ORANGE BOX Edition has continued ruling after dethroning HALO 3 last week. Newcomers CLIVE BARKER'S JERICHO, ACES COMBAT & ... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-05-2004)
What They SayThe paper Sisters declare war on Dokusensha! Anita, Maggie and Michelle launch an attack on Dokusensha\'s headquarters in Hong Kong to rescue Nenene and face off against a building full of machinegun-armed private security guards and robots a... Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Release Date: November 21, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: David Yates Screenwriter: Steven Kloves Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Michael Gam... DVD Review: Dragon Half (Thu 12-16-2004)
Released in the \"Essential Anime\" form back on 09/28/2004, Derek Guder\'s got a look at the new and improved release of Dragon Half from ADV Films.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 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... 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... Yusha-Ou Gaogaigar Half-Box Division 1 (Mon 08-16-2004)
What They SayThe Review!YUSHA-OU GAOGAIGAR (Brave King GAOGAIGAR) was broadcasted in 1997 as the last series of BraveRobot toy&anime series. Because its super-robot taste with 90s anime technology & technobubbles were exciting to anime fans (also somethin...HARRY POTTER producer sees HALF MAGIC
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-29-2003)
HARRY POTTER producer David Heyman has been sought by Columbia Pictures and Sunbow Entertainment to bring the 1954 childrens book HALF MAGIC to the silver screen. Written by Edward Eager, the nearly 50-year-old novel is about four kids who find a talisma... Philips Offers CD/DVD/BD Burner in 2nd Half of 2005 (Fri 01-14-2005)
One of the ways we\'ll see the competing formats fighting for dominance is in the computer market and this article shows how Philips is set to be able to provide the best of most worlds with their triple laser unit that can read and write CD-R/-RW, DVD+R(...Lies, Half-Truths & False Intel!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-15-2008)
Who needs speculative spewing gossip rags when the actual production staff—executive producers, directors and stars--- will do the dirty work themselves?
Welcome back Maniacs to our second installment of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the We... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... DEADWOOD: "A Lie Agreed Upon Part 2"
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-14-2005)
Resuming moments after the previous episode's conclusion, "A Lie Agreed On Part 2" is a contemplative sequel to its violent prequel. As the characters reflect upon the battle waged in the streets by Sheriff Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen, writer Jody Wor... Comicscape - September 21, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-21-2005)
A few weeks ago, a reader asked me what I thought about the dearth of action in modern comic books and "decompression" dragging a story on longer than necessary. Then, Al wrote that review of GHOST RIDER two weeks ago, complaining about comics in which t... MAN ON FIRE reviewed
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
Brian Helgeland's MAN ON FIRE screenplay has now been reviewed by IGN FilmForce. Stax, FilmForce's script critic, gives the screenplay a positive albeit critical assessment. The picture is currently shooting with Tony Scott (TOP GUN) behind the camera l... 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...Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #1 (also w/Disc Book)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-23-2006)
What They SayThe action continues with Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2!
Soon after locating \"\"Hells Fire on Frozen Tundra\"\", one of the Four Forbidden Boxes, in Francia, Yuri and his team are captured by Big Cimaron\'s army?lead by none other than Conrad! Y... 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...GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-21-2008)
Gaogaigar, a giant robot epic 65 million years in the making… What They Say: Gai, Galeon, Volfogg, ChoRyuJin, Goldymarg, Mic Sounders and Mamoru. These are brave heroes who hold the fate of humanity in their hands! The Four Machine Kings fina... Burning with Hellboy's Ron Perlman
by Josh Gordon (Thu 07-10-2008)
At a press junket for Hellboy II: The Golden Army in Los Angeles, Mania and others had the chance to sit down with the actors and filmmakers who brought the movie to life. In part 2 of a series on Hellboy II, we interview Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, the... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... 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 ... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #1 (also w/Disc Book)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayThe action continues with Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2!
Soon after locating \"\"Hells Fire on Frozen Tundra\"\", one of the Four Forbidden Boxes, in Francia, Yuri and his team are captured by Big Cimaron\'s army?lead by none other than Conrad! Y... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... Mazinkaiser Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-23-2003)
What They SayDr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one thing standing in his way: Mazinger! But it\'s going to take more than defeating Mazinger for D... MAD MAX
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 02-23-2002)
Modern mythology revenge tale, smack’d up with some smoke’n demolition derby action, brings in the kiddies and kicks out the jams in spite of its sour aftertaste. Sour being that this poor sap that just wants to live out his domestic fantasy life winds up... The Bad Boys of Anime
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
[Cue an SD Dark Schnieder stomping onto the rant with evidently no regard for the opening musical segment!]
SD Dark Schnieder-chan: [grrrr!] "So Mister Beveridge *wants* a 26 episode Kishin Corps series?! Lemme at him! Lemme at him!"
SD Chaos-chan: o.O ... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#08
by Jarred Pine (Thu 08-25-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kamijyo KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayAs the trouble continues to take root in the Sea of Trees a mysterious ninja from Sasuke's past sprouts out and literally stops Kyo and the band dead in th... Archlord Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 04-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jin-Hwan ParkTranslated by:Jennifer HahmAdapted by:Nathan JohnsonWhat They SayRAISE AN ARMY.
RULE THE WORLD.
ONLY ONE CAN BE ARCHLORD!
In this classic tale of a hero who must fulfill his destiny, a father takes his newborn so... 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... Slayers Season 3 Set
by Ben Leary (Wed 04-30-2008)
What They SayIn a land far from their own, a band of adventurers stumble into a prophecy and must once again save the world... but at what price? Meet Lina Inverse, a spunky sorceress with a penchant for fire who enjoys nothing more than liberating the un... Update: AMPTP & WGA Reach Tentative Agreement!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-10-2008)
Update: A new report over at Variety goes into more detail about what to expect within the WGA membership voting process after the tentative agreement has been reached.
WGA members will have the chance to vote on whether to end the strike unde... 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... Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2007)
What They SayIt looks like Dejiko is doing okay with her princess training, but I think she gets homesick sometimes. Meanwhile, my brother, Kiyoshi, has come down with a bad case of Eye Beam, but who cares? If only we could get Dejiko to stop using her Ey... 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... 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... 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... 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... Escaflowne Collection Box 1
by Dani Moure (Tue 01-11-2005)
What They SayA world is dying, torn apart by a colossal war, the planet of Gaea is in turmoil. Civilizations have been wiped out, and more are ready to fall. But a girl could change all that. An ordinary girl, Hitomi finds herself suddenly transported to ... More Details of Cartoon Network's Fall Plans
by Steve Fritz (Mon 03-05-2001)
`I remember when we were starting eight years ago,` Cartoon Network President Betty Cohen. `People were asking me who was going to watch an all-cartoon cable network. Now I can say that we were actually in first place for prime time in the third quarter o... 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... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-04-2005)
What They SayThe damaged Archangel is safely berthed in Orb where it undergoes repairs. Meanwhile, the Zala Team has infiltrated Orb to search for the Archangel. While the rest of Kira\'s friends are reunited with their families, Kira avoids his parents a... 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... 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... Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-15-2007)
What They SayThe Angel Brigade is at it again in another frantic search across the cosmos for the dangerous and unpredictable Lost Technology! When Milfeulle and Ranpha are dispatched to a distant planet in order to aid Mint in her recovery of one of thes... InuYasha (Action Edition) Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Wed 02-18-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayNow that Inu-Yasha is bound by a spell to Kagome, he has to help her find the shattered pieces of the jewel. But that?s not the only challenge these two will f... 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... 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... 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... Monkey See, Monkey Do Part 1
by Pamela Harland (Fri 08-03-2001)
When Tim Burton calls, talent comes a running. And even the threat of wearing thick makeup and heavy prosthetics doesn't discourage actors from working with the mastermind behind such fantasies as BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BEETLEJUICE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ... Stardate 07.09.01: The Miniseries of AVALON
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-09-2001)
Though this week brings several new and returning series, perhaps none is as highly anticipated as TNT's original miniseries THE MISTS OF AVALON, based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling version of the Arthurian legend told from the perspective of it... One Guest for Dinner
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-10-2000)
I`ll Be Post-Feminist in the Post-PatriarchySo, what`s up with B. Dalton calling pioneering cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling `post-cyberpunk`? I guess this just means that cyberpunk isn`t `in` anymore, so we`re supposed to call Sterling`s work something el... ANDROMEDA: From Greek God to Starship CaptainKevin Sorbo Speaks
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-06-2000)
The bronze-colored starship bridge set is in pitch black. Jagged beams of yellow light from outside sources, piercing from ceiling corners and wall slits help illuminate numerous consoles and the `Slipstream chair` sitting in the center of the room. The ... A KISS OF SHADOWS
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-15-2000)
A Kiss of Shadows is the first book in a new series by Laurell K. Hamilton, author of the wildly popular Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter books. That series has come to a head and, as far as I can tell, there ain`t much more to say, but well…that`s the subject... James Bond Lite Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 05-12-2002)
Hitting video stores across the country last week was ROD STEELE: YOU ONLY LIVE UNTIL YOU DIE, a James Bond spoof whose title character is dubbed as follows: "More class than Bond... More hip than Powers... And dumber than Smart." Today, writer-director R... ANGEL: Episode By Episode, Part 2
by Edward Gross (Mon 08-21-2000)
Last week, we began an exclusive look at the first season of ANGEL as told through the eyes of supervising producer Tim Minear. What follows is the second part of this guided tour.... `The Bachelor Party` explores a bit more of Doyle’s past, introduci... DVD & VHS This Week: July 30
by John Thonen (Tue 07-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile many video companies are scaling back on the release of extras laden classic film DVD special editions, Warner Home Video recently announced five new ones coming this September. The announcement includes three Academy Award Winners: AMADEU... Director Jim Isaac on JASON X... and Beyond
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 05-01-2002)
Now that Jason Voorhees has returned to the big screen after a nine-year absence, slasher movie fans can rest easy. While JASON X, the tenth film (duh!) in the never-ending FRIDAY THE 13TH series, didn't make the huge splash at the box office on its openi... David Fincher's Club
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 04-02-2002)
For a time it was rough going for PANIC ROOM director David Fincher during production of his new hit thriller. Several weeks into shooting, the film's star Nicole Kidman injured her knee and had to drop out of the production. With some 19 days worth of fi... Bendis Talks ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-27-2001)
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN writer Brian Michael Bendis announced upcoming plans for the title to coincide with the release of the SPIDER-MAN movie in May.First of all, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #22 will be double-sized."It will be the return of the Goblin, who just ha... Arcanum
by Dan Weiland (Tue 09-18-2001)
Take your typical RPG and all of the Magic, elves, humans, dwarves, etc. Then add some more variety: half-ogres, half-elves, and even half-orcs are available for the player to choose as the hero. Throw them into a world with hundreds of unique characters ... The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)
Creation Convention’s eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE... THE TICK Latches Onto Fox
by Frederick C Szebin (Thu 02-10-2000)
Former SEINFELD co-star Patrick Warburton will star in Barry Sonnenfeld’s Fox pilot based on the comic book-animated hero THE TICK, which is being backed by Columbia TriStar Television as a half-hour comedy. The beloved big blue buffoon was created by Ben... Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 8: Trek Phase II
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-23-1999)
In attempting to bring STAR TREK back to audiences of the 1970s, the show found itself saddled with one particular problem that had to be overcome in order for the series to work effectively. `The original series had seventy nine episodes,` points out Jo... DEVIL MAY CRY 2
by James Stevenson (Wed 02-12-2003)
After playing the original DEVIL MAY CRY tears of joy streamed down my face. In what has become one of the most anticipated sequels of the new year, DEVIL MAY CRY 2 has finally been released. While it builds upon the last game, it comes off as decidedly ... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... Farscape Retrospective Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 03-06-2001)
At the end of Farscape’s second season, John Crichton (Ben Browder) was lying strapped to a surgical table with part of his brain gone. Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) had retrieved the chip from Crichton’s head, and Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black) was entombed on a f... Stardate 0007.07: Summer Rumors
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-07-2000)
Voyager is back in production, which hopefully will end the ongoing tales about various castmembers threatening to bail for the final season. All the actors are under contract, and--even if she is a Borg at the moment and could conceivably stay that way--... X-MEN PREQUELS
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 06-28-2000)
To prepare for this summer`s X-Men movie, Marvel Comics has released three X-Men movie prequel comics: X-Men Movie Prequel: Magneto, X-Men Movie Prequel: Rogue and X-Men Movie Prequel: Wolverine. And who can blame them? If all goes well, the movie could f... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
The debut of Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 is probably less significant as a film than as a landmark. The distributor, Dimension (a division of Miramax) avoided pre-release press screenings (never a good sign), and Wes Craven’s track record as an exec ... The Best Monster Movie Music of the Millennium, Part 1
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-15-2000)
Having already evaluated the best fantasy soundtracks of 1999 and assessed the best fantasy scores of the 1990, it’s time to cast an ear back over the last hundred years of fantasy, horror, and science fiction film music. Which scores were the trendsetter... Genre Films Dominate
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 08-08-2000)
Science fiction, horror, and fantasy films dominated the box office once again. Seven of the Top Ten films were genre titles, and of the thirteen films to earn over $1-milllion at the box office, ten were genre items. As expected, Hollow Man came in at #1... 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&... Halfway Through 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-15-2006)
Happy Wednesday, and welcome to another Comicscape. This week, we dive into DC’s weekly event 52, which just crossed the halfway mark two weeks ago. I would’ve covered it then, but the late-shipping Seven Soldiers #1 delayed th... "Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection"
by John Sinnott (Sat 11-25-2006)
After writing up the Æon Flux movie for last week’s High Def Revue, I thought I’d take a look at the original (and much superior) Æon Flux cartoon. A smart and energetic show, this is one of the very few American cartoons ... Teen Titans Season 2
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-12-2006)
The TEEN TITANS return to DVD with their entire second season in one nice package. These thirteen episodes are just as good as the first season's with some action filled shows, a few comic episodes, and a new hero: Terra. The series is based on the rev... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Comicscape - April 12, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-12-2006)
After years of starts and stops, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's LOST GIRLS will see print in August of this year in a three-volume hardcover set from Top Shelf Productions. The idea is classic Moore -- three of literature's most famous female protagonist... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... 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. ... Summer of Fear: The Rebirth of the Horror Film
by John Thonen (Fri 11-12-1999)
Something went wrong at the box office this past summer. Something went very, very wrong. The critics are aghast. Mainstream film journalists are in shock. These pundits of the cinema are afraid. As well they should be. For that least respected and most ... Cold Wind
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 03-21-2007)
We all heard the lullaby when we were children: "When the wind blows, the cradle will rock…" Our mothers sang it to us before we fell asleep, or our fathers did, or else it was the dog if he got stuck babysitting again.
It's a ... 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... 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... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... THE DEVIL'S REJECTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 11-18-2005)
Did you ever wonder what happened to the Sawyer family following THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE? I mean, the sequel shows us certain members of the psychotic cannibal clan set up in another location with a few new relatives thrown in, but we're not sure exa... Comicscape - August 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-18-2004)
OPINION: First of all, thanks for the continued responses to the extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2. As I figured, the strongly held opinions of our first pack of readers led to the expression of other strongly held opinions, and were I to print them all, w... KILL BILL VOLUME 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-10-2004)
Imagine a friend invites you to hear his or her band play. You haven't heard them play before, so you're not sure what to expect, but from you're friend's music collection you know what their influences will be. The first set blows you away with an amazin... Title of sixth HARRY POTTER book revealed
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-29-2004)
Our first indication that the title for J.K. Rowling's sixth HARRY POTTER novel was being revealed hit our electronic shore late yesterday evening when an unusual email rolled in..."My friend is a big Potter fan, and he was over my house. He went onto J.K... THE LEMON GROVE KIDS MEET THE MONSTERS
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-30-2003)
So, you and your friends are all set to watch THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD, EVIL DEAD and 2000 MANIACS for your Halloween movie marathon, but what are you going to put on for the kids until bedtime? Well, you couldn’t do much better for family fun than th... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... 2005 Report Card: Spies Like Them
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-27-2005)
24 and ALIASBack before either show had premiered, I mentioned how excited I was to see both 24 and ALIAS using their January premiere dates as an excuse to go (more or less) uninterrupted for the entire season. Both shows relied heavily on serialized st... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... Sitcoms and Space Invaders
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-12-2005)
Howdy all, welcome back to another action-packed week of obscure references and questionable wit. Got plenty of new show previews to cover this week, and I was finally able to get my hands on a copy of the SURFACE pilot (thanks NBC!), so we'd best get rig... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... POTTER Rumors Run Wild
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)
With the new Harry Potter book, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, arriving on shelves tonight at midnight, there are last minute rumors and specualtion spreading across the Internet about what happens to Harry.J.K. Rowling reminds everyone on her ow... RAT PFINK A BOO BOO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 09-10-2003)
It may sound incredible, but according to the lengthy interview with director Ray Dennis Steckler and his commentrak - on this DVD, RAT PFINK A BOO BOO was partly based on a true story. Every time he would leave the house, his wife actress Carolyn Brandt... My-Hime Vol. #7 (also w/special edition premium art box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-05-2007)
What They SayThe final dance of the HiME draws to a close as the last of the HiME battle each other. Realizing that Yuichi loves Mai and not her, Shiho attacks Mai, but Mai is unable to fight back because if either one of them is defeated, Yuichi will die... Glass Fleet Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-01-2008)
What They SayThe leaders of the People\'s Army are free and reunited at last, but the cost was steep. As comrades are mourned and laid to rest, the true price of freedom proves heavy on one\'s soul. In the vast reaches of space, insignificant events can h... Solty Rei Box Set
by Mark Thomas (Thu 04-10-2008)
What They SayIt\'s been twelve years since the Blast Fall, an unexplained disaster that left countless dead and many more maimed. Society is divided and every citizen feels the burn, most of all the Resembles - people whose mangled bodies have been rebuil... Buso Renkin Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-15-2008)
What They SayHigh school student Kazuki Muto thinks he\'s saving a girl from a monster, but it turns out that he\'s the one who needs saving! Kazuki is killed while fighting a homunculus, a malevolent creature that feeds on humans. The girl, Tokiko Tsumur... Hare+Guu Deluxe Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-30-2007)
What They SayDr. Clive and Weda\'s marriage brings baby Ame into the household, but that\'s not the only wedding in the wings. A most unexpected character finds that love and war aren\'t always exclusive!
Meanwhile, the village elder\'s chest hair return... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 3
by Lori Lancaster (Sat 10-20-2007)
What They SayWith reinforcements seeking to help the Elric brothers, they are soon on the path to Ishbal once more. Between the flood of new questions and the trickling flow of answers, this site of the mysterious war looks to be their only source for tru... Simoun Vol. #3
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-16-2008)
What They SayAs the sibyllae begin adjusting to life on their new home, the Messis, their relationships continue to evolve in the close-quarters environment. More is discovered about Alty and Kaim and why there is such tension among the two sisters. Feeli... Beck Vol. #3 (Wed 03-26-2008)
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...Dual Vol. #2
by David Owens (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Wai wai! Dual's new volume is out! Happy, happy! Anyways, getting back to the matter at hand, I was waiting rather eagerly for Dual: Student Housing to be released, then as it got closer, I started to worry. Why, you ask? Well, frankly, I was h... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #4
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4 (on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 4 Presentation: 4 Goodies: 3 Overall: 4.2
-Artistic Ratings- Animation: 5 Sound: 5 Plot: 3 English Acting: 5 Music: 5 Overall: 4.6
Intro It's the 4th disc. It'... Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol. #3
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 5
Overall: 5
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 2
English Acting: 4
Music: 3
Overall: 3.4
Intro
She's back in her most e... Aquarion Season 1 Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)
The scope of the problem the world faces becomes all the more apparent as the Shadow Angels set about to ensure their survival.What They SayBetrayal and death raise the stakes of this end-times battle that is systematically destroying two species. Each be... 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 ... Shuffle Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-21-2008)
What They SayMeet Rin, a normal high school guy who is the envy of every other man in town. You see, he\'s lucky enough to live with and be pampered by the sweet, beautiful K\'de. It\'s just a day like any other when two new transfer students show up in c... Jinki: Extend Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Tue 07-10-2007)
What They SayThe Stage is Set for the Ultimate Battle Between Good and Evil. Each Half of the Devil is Ready for the Ultimate Fight.
Who will live, who will die, and who will emerge victorious?
Akao has been kidnapped by Shiva and is unwittingly prepari... Gilgamesh Vol. #6
by Dani Moure (Mon 06-11-2007)
What They Say\"It\'s time I found out what happened there. What were you really doing in that place? And why did you bring us here?\"
While the children of Orga deal with a devastating loss, the ice-cold Countess attempts to make a kill of her own, pushi... The New Brasyl
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-08-2007)
Good day to all of you Maniac readers and welcome to this week’s edition of the Buzz. After a staggeringly huge release last week, the genre book schedule is settling back into its usual pace with a relatively light load this Tuesday.
I kn... Tactics Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-16-2007)
What They SayTactics is the story of Ichinomiya Kantarou, a folk lorist with the special ability to communicate with youkai (goblins and assorted demons!). However, not only does he possess the ability to see them, he also befriends them! Haruka is his co... Fantastic Children Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Wed 07-11-2007)
What They SayHelga goes to Clairmont, where the memories of her past lives as Serafine and Christina are reawakened. Lost in a forest heavy with mist, a young Princess Tina is rescued by a boy whose body is half made of stell. Ten years later, Tina\'s l... Eureka Seven Vol. #07 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-01-2007)
What They SayThe stench of gunpowder fills the halls as Charles and Ray infiltrate the Gekko to capture Eureka. Locked away in the brig, Eureka and Renton are all but helpless as their crewmates desperately attempt to fend off the assault of the skilled m... Freedom Vol. #3 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2007)
What They SayWhat do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's
most closely guarded secret—and finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Sha... Negima! Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Mon 08-27-2007)
What They SayIt\'s summer break at Mahora Academy, but things are far from quiet. And while vacation means a break from the classroom, hassle and hilarity fill the class agenda. After all, Professor Negi Springfield\'s still on duty!
Episodes Comprise
15... Law of Ueki Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-27-2007)
What They SayTeam Ueki faces Team Marilyn in the second game. But just when the match starts, Rinko gets knocked unconscious and a point is taken right off the bat! Ueki decides to let the others escape and stays behind to fight the heartless soldier Mari... Prince of Tennis Box Set 02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-31-2007)
What They SayRyoma Echizen and the rest of the Seigaku players enter the district tennis tournament as the school to beat. But an unknown team comes from out of nowhere to put them to the test. During a series of intense matches marked by extreme angles, ... Fushigi Yugi Seiryu Box Set
by Darrel Dawson (Sat 11-23-2002)
The Review!Audio
Every thing sounds great I watched it only in Japanese.There was no problems with the audio that I could detect.
Video
Solid even with the number of episodes on each disc.It\'s bright and vibrant and everything looks great.I didn\'t de... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:1
by Justin A. Swartz (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Ah, Evangelion, the so-called Holy Grail of Anime. If you actually bother to read through all of these alternate angles and get to mine, you're in for a shocker, because I'm probably the only one you'll find that doesn't give the show an A+.
... Random Tracks 03
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-11-2002)
Random Tracks is a column/editorial and email answering piece that sort of lets me just hit various subjects and just go with it. We've had columns similar to this in the past, but they were mostly done by other people. I figured it's finally time to get ... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Tue 06-24-2003)
Before I sit down to write a column, I plan out what I'm going to do. Because I'm still getting a feel for this, I decided that I would stick to the basics this week with a few quick reviews. Well, first off, a bit of news from last week.
Follow-up on ... Cowa Vol. #01
by Ben Leary (Tue 09-02-2008)
A fun and charming one-shot from the man who gave the world Dragon Ball and Dr Slump. What more do you need to know?Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Akira ToriyamaTranslated by: Alexander O. SmithAdapted by: Alexander O. SmithWhat They SayPaifu, a half... Aqua Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Mon 06-09-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kozue AmanoTranslated by:Alethea & Athena NibleyAdapted by:Barbara Randall KeselWhat They SayAfter 150 years of terraforming, Aqua, the planet formerly known as Mars, now has over 90% of its surface now covered by water. A you... 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... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Tree of Palme
by Way Jeng (Tue 03-22-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. This time the spotlight is on Tree of Palme, a touching movie released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. This title has a good dub, beautiful scenery, and packs a lot of emotion into a two-... Otakon - Right Stuf Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-22-2005)
Report as confirmed by Right Stuf:
Big Move!
This year Right Stuf moved to a new building. With our new space we’ll be looking to move more of our DVD production in house (amongst other things)
Series this year:
Gravitation OVA
3 audio tracks: Japan... CORSHAM AND MAD HOUSE IN TALKS TO CO-PRODUCE NATURAL BORN KITTENS (Mon 03-22-2004)
CORSHAM AND MAD HOUSE IN TALKS TO CO-PRODUCE NATURAL BORN KITTENS Corsham Entertainment have great pleasure in announcing that they have agreed in principal that Japanese anime production company Madhouse will produce Corsham?s 26 half hour teen plus co...Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 8 (Tue 08-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 8 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING NOVEMBER `00 featuring... DER MOND: THE ART OF YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO color, softcover, 13"x10" 120 pages $29.95 USA/$46.50 CAN SHIPS 11/10 FROM NADIA TO EVANGELION Stylish...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Zwei, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Thu 08-04-2005)
Ending a show is one of the great double-edged swords in anime. It closes the book on characters and stories we've grown to enjoy, but it also lets viewers know that they finally understand the show as a whole. For better or worse, viewers can watch the f... Key Princess Story: Eternal Alice Rondo Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-07-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaishaku Translated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayAs the number of contestants in the Alice Royale grows smaller, Aruto\'s friends grow closer to figuring out the secret of Never-ending Alice, but there are... Little Queen Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 02-04-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yeon-Joo KimTranslated by:Jennifer Hahm and Patrick NeighlyAdapted by:Jennifer Hahm and Patrick NeighlyWhat They SayClass rivals June and Lucia vie for the honor of being named the Queen of Light. But will petty jealousies - a... Priest Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayThere's gonna be a hanging in the frontier town of St. Baldlas. The leader of the infamous Angel Gang has finally been brought to justice, and the marshals want to ... InuYasha (Action Edition) Vol.#19
by Megan Lavey (Fri 09-10-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SaySango's brother Kohaku has been freed of Naraku's spell - or has he? With Kagome's life in danger, Inuyasha and the others set out after her. Who is more to bl... Suikoden III (aka: Genso Suikoden III) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shimizu Aki (Original Concept: Konami)Translated by:Patrick CoffmanAdapted by:What They SayEnter a world filled with adventure, love, bravery and courage.
Enter the world of Suikoden!
As a young girl, Chris Longfellow lost he... Avenger Complete Collection
by brettbarkley (Fri 11-11-2005)
The Review!A very ambitious anime with a great look, a cool soundtrack, and very appealing packaging, but does it live up to its own ambitions?
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While not having a tremendous amount of activity in the rear speakers, the Avenger Complete Collection... Vagabond Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Tue 04-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehiko InoueTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayAmidst a new powerful government in Japan, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who mi...