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In Memory of Herbert Ross
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Sad word has come of the passing of director Herbert Ross.Ross, who began his career as a dancer and choreographer, moved into directing films by first handling musical sequences and dance numbers for 1954's CARMEN. He later went on to do the same for DOC... Bridge to Terabithia & Other Song & Score Soundtracks
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-15-2007)
...rected by Herbert Ross, both stem from the early 80s, and both focus on the theme of estranged father/daughter re-uniting. The 1983 film Max Dugan Returns stars Jason Robards, Marsha Mason, and Matthew Broderick, with a score by David Shire, notes t... William Ross: Crafting the Music for Harry Potter
by Ford A. Thaxton and Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-28-2002)
The magical, adventurous world of Harry Potter was well defined by composer John Williams in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. With his characteristic flair for melody, effervescent action scoring, and musical depictions of fantasy and suspense, John... 
Marion Ross mothers Dragonfly in 'Superhero Movie'
by Leslie Morgan (Fri 03-28-2008)
Marion Ross has been acting in Hollywood since the early 1950's. Best known for her role as Mrs. Cunningham (or Mrs. C) in 'Happy Days', which ran for eleven years on ABC. Ross now co-stars opposite Drake Bell and Leslie Nielsen in 'Superhero Movie'... UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)
Sometimes there’s no happily ever after. Last year’s Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvel’s current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f... Armitage III OVA Collection (Fri 10-23-1998)
What They SayA cyberpunk Japanimation taking place on near-futuristic Mars. Our heroine is a girl detective. Also contains a trailer for the theatrical feature \'\'ARMITAGEIII POLY/MATRIX\'\'The Review!In the future, mars has been colonized. Large and com...Dini, Ross on JUSTICE LEAGUE
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-16-2002)
Paul Dini and Alex Ross have another oversized one-shot this November, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS. The 48-page, 10-inch by 13.5-inch one-shot begins a year-long build-up to fall 2003'S JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE, an all-new, 96-page graphic novel. "The work Paul a... DUNE: Reviving the Mythos
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-08-2000)
Author of 45 books (20 of which are bestsellers) and well-known for his ability to `write in someone else`s universe,` Kevin J. Anderson seems the perfect choice of collaborator for Brian Herbert, the son of the late DUNE-creator Frank Herbert. The duo is... William Ross drifts into horror in DRIFTWOOD
by Randall Larson (Wed 03-15-2006)
William Ross has been hired to score an upcoming horror film entitled DRIFTWOOD. Described by its director, Tim Sullivan, as a teen COOL HAND LUKE set in a haunted attitude adjustment camp, the film stars Ricky Ullman, Dallas Page, and Talan Torriero and ... Ross, Dini Team Again
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-13-2001)
WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, due in stores on Wednesday, is the final in a series of oversized holiday one-shots by Alex Ross and Paul Dini, but it won't be their last team-up."While the big books are over, Alex Ross and I are going to collaborate on a ... Halloween with Alex Ross
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-31-2003)
The New York Times ran a story yesterday of interest to fans of comic book artist Alex Ross (MARVELS, KINGDOM COME), namely, a cool Halloween party thrown by the artist at his new home. Ross threw his spectacular Halloween bash last weekend, dressing up a... Ross is the ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY
by News Editor (Tue 08-09-2005)
Canadian actor Charles Ross is appearing in a one-man off-Broadway show called ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY. What's particularly unique about this is he does in fact play all the characters himself.Per Ross' site, the show is described as "a one-hour, high ... Ross Poster Adorns Oscars
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-10-2002)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences'
unveiled the official poster of this year's Oscar ceremony, painted by none
other than comic great Alex Ross.
The new poster
features the gold Oscar figure perched on a building, overlooking Hollywood... BSX presents SEPTEMBER DAWN by William Ross
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-21-2007)
BuySoundtrax Records announces the release of the September Dawn – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack composed by William Ross. The film, directed by Christopher Cain (Young Guns, Gone Fishing), is a Romeo and Juliet story set against the back... Justice League: (Alex Ross): Series 4
by John Denning (Fri 09-08-2006)
The highly anticipated fourth series from the Justice League figures inspired by the art of Alex Ross finally made it to stores, though it looks like it may have been premature after all. While every figure in the series is one that should be in demand- w... Toying around with Alex Ross' Justice League
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-15-2004)
DC Direct has announced that it will release five action figures based on the designs of artist Alex Ross, the painter for KINGDOM COME and MARVELS. The first series of figures will consist of Superman, The Flash and three of the League's villains: Sinest... Pete Ross Not Coming Back To 'Smallville' (Mon 02-14-2005)
KryptonSite has posted that actor Sam Jones III will be unavailable to return as Pete Ross in Smallville's Prom episode, "Spirit."Smallville's "Pete Ross" at DreamCon (Sat 05-29-2004)
Sam Jones III, Pete Ross of Smallville, will be appearing at the DreamCon convention in Jacksonville, FL from June 11-13. For more details, visit the site.Mania on this Day: Ross' Hallobash, Saw Cash and Wise-less Escape
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 11-01-2008)
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, ... Daniel Ross to Voice Starscream in the Transformers: The Movie Video Game (Sat 05-12-2007)
According to Daniel Ross himself, he states that through much hard work and support he has achieved the role of Starscream in Activision's new Transformers: The Movie game, due to hit stores this June. More...Ross Group working on 'Spider-Man 3' (Wed 11-02-2005)
The Ross Group is a full service global film entertainment, brand and celebrity marketing agency that specializes in creating high impact / breakthrough film and brand promotions with strategically targeted program Initiatives. They are currently working ...'Spider-Man 2' Alex Ross paintings, Auctioned For Charity (Wed 09-22-2004)
Starting September 22, 2004 through October 20, 2004, renowned artist Alex Ross' original paintings, which appeared in the opening title sequence to Columbia Pictures and Marvel Enterprises' blockbuster hit Spider-Man. 2, will be available in a charity au...Spider-Man 2 opening with Alex Ross drawings? (Sun 02-15-2004)
The latest rumor is that "Spider-Man 2" will open with drawings by Alex Ross recapping the events of the first film.JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS): SERIES 4: HAWKMAN Action Figure
by Toy News (Fri 01-20-2006)
In early September 2006, DC Direct will release the JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS): SERIES 4: HAWKMAN Action Figure.This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Also included will be character dedicated accessories. It will ... William Ross to score latest animated rodent movie - Tale of Despereaux
by Randall Larson (Fri 04-06-2007)
William Ross will write the original score, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard the original songs for the upcoming animation adventure from Universal Pictures, The Tale of Despereaux. Directed by Sam Fell (Flushed Away), Rob Stevenhagen (supervising animat... Alex Ross drawing SPIDER-MAN 2 opening?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-16-2004)
According to Spider-Man Hype, sketches drawn by the one and only Alex Ross will be featured during the opening credit sequence for SPIDER-MAN 2. The website states that Ross' illustrations will "rehash the events that happened in SPIDER-MAN", serving as a... Ross BUTTONs up for DreamWorks
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-03-2003)
Director Gary Ross, whose horse racing picture SEABISCUIT leaps from the starting gate into theaters this summer, is in talks to helm THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's about a 50-year-old man who beg... Alex Ross' Oscar
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-04-2002)
Alex Ross is momentarily stepping away from superheroes to take on the Academy Awards.In a press release, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Ross will be painting the commemorative poster for the 74th presentation of the Oscars... Ross Designs Packaging for Flash Gordon DVD (Sun 04-29-2007)
The Flash Gordon Special Edition DVD will be available August 7th, 2007 and features digitally remastered picture with 5.1 surround sound. The Special Edition DVD includes exclusive bonus features, and highly collectible packaging designed by Alex Ross an...Alex Ross 'Spider-Man 2' artwork now online (Fri 07-16-2004)
You probably already know that Alex Ross painted a number of works that opened 'Spider-Man 2' by recapping key scenes from the first movie. No Ross' official website has them on display for all to see...See Alex Ross art from 'Spidey 2' (Fri 07-02-2004)
Check out the cool Alex Ross art which plays over the opening titles of 'Spider-Man 2' and recaps the events of the first movie.Pete Ross Speaks Up! (Mon 10-28-2002)
The Comics Continuum has an interesting interview with Sam Jones III, who plays Pete Ross in The WB's Smallville, this week. Ross talks about his expanded role on the show, the recently aired episode where Pete finds out Clark's secret, and future e...Ross envisions Welling as 'Superman' (Fri 04-16-2004)
Artist Alex Ross has provided Superhero Hype! with an exclusive look at two drawings he did for the possible film, were Welling to play the role. The drawings were not done for the studio, Alex did these on his own...General Ross in THE INCREDIBLE HULK
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)
Louis Leterrier (UNLEASHED), the director of the upcoming film THE INCREDIBLE HULK, told the Comic Con that General Ross would be returning to the film.Leterrier also talked about his vision for the character saying that he would remain focused on how Bru... Disney\'s Porco Ross Dub Cast (Wed 10-08-2003)
Posted by Derek Janssen on our forums but originally from the very resourceful folks at nausicaa.net, the Porco Rosso dub has been set for the region 1 release. With John Lasseter as the executive producer and Tony Bancroft doing the direction, here\'s wh...UNCLE SAM
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-04-2000)
Uncle Sam sees it all, and in Steve Darnall and Alex Ross’ Uncle Sam, the breathing icon is going insane.A Revolutionary veteran named Shay, facing bankruptcy for joining the war, starts a second revolution and is crushed by Washington’s troops, and He is... Mean and Green: Comicscape Reviews The Incredible Hulk
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-18-2008)
Marvel Studios and Universal’s The Incredible Hulk premiered last Friday to generally positive reviews, along with box office success to the tune of $55.4 million in weekend grosses. The film represents the second attempt at launching a franchi... Porco Ross & More Ghibli (Wed 10-15-2003)
Reader Wesley Brown sent us some information after attending what sounds like the only theatrical showing of Porco Rosso in the US:\"The premiere was attended by Cindy and Donald Hewitt, the english language adapators for Porco Rosso as well as Spirited A...CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE POWER OF HOPE
by Craig Shutt (Wed 08-09-2000)
Following on the heels of two past annual tributes, Alex Ross and Paul Dini are teaming up again this November to present fans with a blockbuster Treasury-sized comic book. This year, the two will focus on DC`s Captain Marvel as he meets children in a hos... Al Pacino Speaks For Us All, Maniacs.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)
Our first month of Star Spotlight is now coming to an end, fellow Maniacs. We began our inaugural column with one man who turned the filmmaking industry on their heels, George Lucas. We continued to one of my personal favorites, the legendary director ... Book Buzz: SPIN to the Big Screen
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-02-2008)
Before any other news is tackled a moment must be taken to honor two individuals who were integral in the popularization of sci-fi television. Joseph Pevney and Alexander Courage passed away earlier last May. Both worked on the original Star Trek series w... JUSTICE #2
by Al Brown (Fri 10-21-2005)
Alex Ross and Jim Krueger do Earth X for the DCU, and you'll feel exactly the same about this as you felt about Earth X. That's pretty much the long and short of it: it feels almost exactly the same, except with DC characters instead of Marvel. Okay, it a... DUNE Book 7? Asimov on Screen? Browder Loves Hobb?
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-17-2003)
Welcome to another edition of Book Notes. We've had some great comments this week and I'm excited to get to them. First though, we respond to a question from James Mackey in LA, who asks about the existence of an unpublished manuscript by Frank Herbert fo... CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON Remake
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-12-2001)
Universal Pictures is looking to remake one of its most beloved monster films, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON.Gary Ross' Larger Than Life Prods. shingle will handle the film, which will be produced by helmer Gary Ross with his father, Arthur A. Ross. The ... Health group denounces 'Incredible Hulk' for smoking
by Jim Harvey (Thu 06-12-2008)
AMA Alliance, the volunteer arm of the American Medical Association has issued a press release warning parents of "yet another Hollywood film that exposes underage audiences to unnecessary smoking: 'The Incredible Hulk.'"
The statement cites th... SUPERMAN III
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-24-2001)
SUPERMAN III is not a bad movie, in fact it’s somewhat good. A major component in its lackluster approval ratio is the two films that preceded it - the superb SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, and the good for its day but horribly dated now SUPERMAN II - and the inclu... Armitage III: Dual Matrix (Special Edition w/ltd edition lunchbox/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth.... Armitage III: Dual Matrix (Special Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth.... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... DUNE Engineers
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-29-2002)
Brian Herbert, son of legendary DUNE author Frank Herbert, had been contacted many times over the years by science fiction authors asking permission to write the concluding volume in the DUNE series."My father had a final book of DUNE planned in his head,... Jeffrey Combs: A Transcript of Our Online Chat (Thu 03-09-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jeffrey Combs. Jeffrey first came to the attention of film fans thanks to his starring role in the horror movie RE-ANIMATOR. That lead to several more roles in low-budget horror films, but more recently, he ...Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - machines designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist fo... DUNE: THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-31-2003)
The universe of DUNE is thriving. Almost 40 years after Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic of scheming interstellar feudal lords, giant sandworms, prescient messiahs and a spice that controls the universe was published, there are DUNE mini-series, video games an... DUNE Engineers - Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 10-06-2002)
Last week we spoke to Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson about their decision to partner on a new series of books based on the late Frank Herbert's legendary DUNE novels. This week we chat with them about the new release DUNE: THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD"In many ... Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)
What They SayMars 2046: The murder of a celebrity reveals the existence of a secret ?Third Type? robot so intelligent and sophisticated that they can pass as humans. The continuing pubic slaughter of these ?Thirds? by the hate-spewing D?anclaude fan the a... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves... We All Deserve Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-01-2007)
Alex Ross Justice from DC Direct is undoubtedly one of the strongest toy lines this year and in retrospect it may be considered one of—if not the greatest comic book toy line to ever hit toy shelves. This line is a must have for those who grew u... DVD Review of The Incredible Hulk - The Complete Fourth Season
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-13-2008)
Season 3 of the Incredible Hulk went out with a whimper. David Banner (Bill Bixby) got mixed up with some forest fire fighters and a crazy fire bug. The plot was mundane and your standard throw away episode of the series. The ideas of cliffhanger season f... Armitage III: Polymatrix
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2002)
What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - robots designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist forc... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-18-2005)
What They SayGet ready for the third uncut action-packed volume of Gatchaman!! Originally re-cut and released in the 70's and 80's as \"G-Force\" and \"Battle of the Planets,\" Gatchaman is an anime Legend!! Now for the first time ever see it totally uncu... "Justice Series 5"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 03-13-2007)
Alex Ross. Ask any decently well-read comic book fan for a list of their favorite comic artists and this man will be on almost every one. Alex Ross has been on the scene for a long time, and he is one of the few comic artists that still uses p... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Box Set #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-27-2005)
What They SayAiring in Japan between 1972 and 1974, the popular and highly influential anime series GATCHAMAN is credited for spearheading worldwide interest in the Japanese style of animation. In America, GATCHAMAN appeared in edited form as the 1970s-er... More HULK Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-20-2001)
Sam Elliott and Nick Nolte have signed on to join the cast of Ang Lee's THE HULK.Elliott will take on the role of General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the father of Betty Ross (played by Jennifer Connelly). Ross, who is commander of a top secret research center th... Armitage III: Polymatrix
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!-Synopsis-
Detective Ross Sylibus has transferred to Mars to get away from his past. He gets more than he bargained for in the form of his new partner Armitage, and a case involving a robot-hating lunatic. As the two partners try to work togeth... All About GATCHAMAN Part Two
by Jason Henderson (Sun 05-19-2002)
Yesterday we talked about Rhino Animation's release of BATTLE OF THE PLANETS and GATCHAMAN on DVD, allowing fans to experience for the first time an instant awareness of just how divergent (read: awful) the Casey Kasem-voiced American version was. Of cour... Combs talks new RE-ANIMATOR film
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 09-03-2002)
Jeffrey Combs, who was a genre icon from his work in the 1980s cult classic RE-ANIMATOR before his stellar work on STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, is now talking about returning to the film series which first put him before our eyes. He's gearing up to return... THE GREEN BRAIN
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 12-18-2002)
If you're looking for the complex machinations of DUNE, then THE GREEN BRAIN will be something of a disappointment. GREEN is a significantly smaller book than DUNE both in terms of page count and in terms of intellectual scope. But then few things do matc... UK Exclusive
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-04-2006)
Thankfully for all of us, there are actually some happenings worth talking about this week. Poking Fun at Americans Normally, I leave DVD discussions to the end of each column but this week's release of the classic anime movie 'Only Yesterday' a Studio G... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-13-2005)
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 dom... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... Tyler Set as HULK Love Interest
by News Editor (Fri 05-04-2007)
Liv Tyler has been cast to star in THE INCREDIBLE HULK along side Edward Norton. Tyle will play Betty Ross, the longtime love interest of Dr. Bruce Banner. She is Banner's fellow scientist and an ally in his quest to rid him of his lurking mons... Armitage III: Polymatrix/Dual Matrix Set (-)
What They SayThis special Set contains both Armitage III: Polymatrix and the Special Edition of Armitage Dual Matrix. Poly Matrix 2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \'Second Types\' robots - robots designed to perform the m...Hurt says his 'Hulk' character is no bad guy (Sun 02-10-2008)
Actor William Hurt let slip a few details to Collider.com about his role in 'The Incredible Hulk'. Hurt, a self-professed fan of the character plays General Thunderbolt Ross in the film. During the interview he bristles at the notion that Ross is a "...THE 4400: "Gone, Part 1"
by Jason Davis (Fri 06-30-2006)
It probably never occurred to Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster that an alien being with enormous powers who crash lands in rural Kansas would quickly be snatched up by the government for mental conditioning and development as a classified we... Summit & Mandaylay Board DEATH SHIP
by News Editor (Wed 10-26-2005)
Summit Entertainment and Mandalay Pictures have acquired the rights to the short story Death Ship by Richard Matheson. Michael Brandt and Derek Haas will rewrite from a script by Scott Burn and Stephen Gregg. The short story Death Ship first appeared in t... UNBREAKABLE
by Eric Moro (Tue 06-26-2001)
Once again, the DVD proves the perfect tool with which a director can defend his/her rather lackluster film. When a movie hits theaters, the filmmaker has no choice but to succumb to audience and media response after all, in the dog-eat-dog world of Holl... The Many Faces of Aki
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-12-2001)
FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN proves that the use of photo-realistic "virtual actors" is fast becoming a reality. With technological barriers broken down each day, the era when audiences will be unable to tell the difference between a flesh and blood ... DUNE sequel split into two books
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-05-2004)
On their official website for the DUNE novels, authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have announced that their plan to write a sequel novel to CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE has slightly changed. Instead of DUNE 7 being one volume the concluding story in the epi... New DF Universe X Mini-Busts (Mon 02-12-2001)
Dynaic Forces will offer Universe X, Earth X and Paradise X mini-busts as part of an agreement with Marvel.Here`s DF`s press release announcing the deal.Dynamic Forces, Inc., a New Jersey based corporation, is pleased to announce an agreement with Marvel ...Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... DUNE: Remaking the Classic Novel
by Steve Fritz (Mon 12-04-2000)
When it comes to reinterpreting sci-fi novels from print to screen, it would be hard to find a project more difficult to do than Frank Herbert’s Dune. And when producer Dino De Laurentiis released his theatrical film version of the sci-fi classic 15 years... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Creature From the Black Lagoon, The
by Development Heck (Thu 10-20-2005)
Genre:Horror/Adventure/Remake.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Larger Than Life Productions.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Gary Ross, Tedi Sarafian (Screenwriter); Breck Eisner (Director);Arthur A. Ross, Gary R... HULK
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-05-2003)
The healthy track record of 21st century film adaptations of Marvel Comics characters continues here with what may be the best of the lot.HULK tells the story of how government biologist David Banner (Paul Kersey) was looking for a way to human cells more... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Box Set #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)
What They SayFeaturing brand-new original box artwork from Alex Ross specially designed for this collection, this two-disc boxed set contains two volumes of Gatchaman — Volume 3: Icebergs & Africa and Volume 4: Speed Racers & Neon Giants.
Contains ten ep... THE INCREDIBLE HULK
by Scott Mantz (Fri 06-13-2008)
Now, that's more like it.
Five years after Ang Lee's brooding, psychological take on the Hulk turned off moviegoers and faded fast from the box office after a huge $62 million opening weekend, Marvel Studios went back to the drawing board for a complete... Actors from the previous 'Hulk' miss the sequel...a little (Sat 11-03-2007)
MTV Movie Blogs spoke with Sam Elliot and Jennifer Connelly, who appeared as General Thunderbold Ross and Betty Ross in the previous 'Hulk' movie, about being replaced by an all-new cast for 'The Incredible Hulk'. While the actors expressed some small amo...RE-ANIMATOR: MILLENNIUM EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 05-31-2002)
Of Herbert West, who I first became aware of in Stuart Gordon's ingenious film RE-ANIMATOR and who subsequently became a major figure in my fan fiction, I can only see through the glassed-over eyes of my romantic soul, though the panes of those windows ar... Gibson Gone Soft? DUNE Response Mixed? Too Many Girls?
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-24-2003)
Welcome to another edition of Book Notes. You sent in some really, really good questions...unfortunately, they were also really, really hard ones...so we don't have the answers quite yet... (Special thanks to Kathy R...I'm going to be hunting for a while ... Director Leterrier Talks INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
Louis Leterrier, director of the upcoming INCREDIBLE HULK, has discussed the film with our good friends over at Wizard Entertainment. The director discussed how he approached Ang Lee's version (he liked it), what the villains meant for him and why he incl... Offbeat Observations
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-15-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another catastrophic adventure into Comicscape. My scheduled interview for this week fell through, so I’ve reduced myself to one of those pithy observational columns. Fortunately, Wizard World Chicago wra... DVD Review of INCREDIBLE HULK 3 Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-19-2008)
Sandwiched between 'Iron Man' and 'The Dark Knight', 'The Incredible Hulk' tends to get lost in the shuffle in a phenomenal box office year. Director Louis Leterrier prefers to call his film a reboot as opposed to a sequel. Letterrier successfully dista... Apollo Chaos in INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
A few days ago, we heard word that filming was ready to begin this week on the set of Yonge Street in Toronto for the upcoming installment of THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Superhero Hype has now provided some photos of some shots from last night's chaos from ... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... David Moran: DCGer Goes Pro! (Mon 08-26-2002)
Comics2film's Rhonda Hearon recently had a chance to chat with up and coming new artist David Morán, also know as the Digital Concept Gallery artist Marrow2000. David is a twenty year old art student currently living in Santa Ana, California, but he'...Pioneer Secures Juliette Lewis for Armitage Sequel (Thu 10-18-2001)
October 18, 2001 PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT SECURES JULIETTE LEWIS FOR THE SEQUEL TO THE WILDLY POPULAR ANIME FILM ARMITAGE POLY MATRIX ... ARMITAGE Dual-Matrix New Anime Film Debuts In The U.S. On Video And DVD in Spring 2002 LONG BEACH, CA - Pioneer Ent...Paint By Numbers
by Damon Brown (Tue 12-12-2006)
I met Bob Ross several years ago. I was probably around eight. We first connected between Pinwheel and Quincy, my favorite show at the time. Bob had a large, bushy afro, similar to the one my mom carried around when she carried around me. He would grab... The New Look of CAPTAIN AMERICA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-13-2007)
The return of CAPTAIN AMERICA to comics isn't exactly shocking news but the new look as designed by his next artist Alex Ross seems to be split half way down the middle from comic fans. Half the people love it and half the people hate it so I'll publish i... Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
by Carl Cortez (Wed 07-11-2001)
When will a CGI actor replace the traditional actor in feature films? That's the million-dollar question that's haunted industry insiders since CGI was first used in a major motion picture. Sure, animated films have come close to capturing the flesh of a ... Burrell is Doc Samson in INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Actor Ty Burrell (Dawn of the Dead remake) has indicated in an interview with the Mail Tribune that he will be playing the role of Doc Samson in the upcoming INCREDIBLE HULK. While talking to the paper, he said he will be playing the psychiatrist who... William Hurt drops some 'Hulk' spoilers (Sun 01-20-2008)
Actor William Hurt, who plays General Thunderbolt Ross in the upcoming 'Incredible Hulk' movie recently spoke to MTV and dropped several juicy tidbits about the Marvel movie, including the scoop on the 'Iron Man' cross over. "I have a scene with Iro...Green light for Tyler as 'Hulk' flame (Fri 05-04-2007)
Liv Tyler will star opposite Ed Norton in Marvel Studios' "The Incredible Hulk," signing on to play Betty Ross, the longtime love interest of Dr. Bruce Banner/the Hulk. Louis Leterrier is directing the movie, which is being produced by Avi Arad, Gale Anne...Jeffrey Combs, Reanimator - Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 02-17-2000)
Back in the ‘80s, when horror had succumbed to the formula of stalk-and-slash psychos chasing hapless teenager, along came a film that truly revitalized the genre: REANIMATOR. Amidst the film’s over-the-top horror, the performance of Jeffrey Combs brought... ACTOR Auction an Amazing Success
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-23-2001)
ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots), www.actorcomicfundorg, a new non-profit organization based in Los Angeles and dedicated to helping veteran comic creators in financial need, announced today the outstanding results of its latest fund-raisers.On Saturday,... BLOODSTONE Resumes Hunt
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-17-2001)
Marvel's BLOODSTONE returns -- sort of -- in October with a new four-issue mini-series."The series revolves around Elsa Bloodstone, a teenager who's grown up constantly moving from place to place with her mom and, who, early on in the first issue, discove... MARVELS Movie Preview
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)
If you'll be attending the WizardWorld convention this weekend, then you'll be able to check out a film preview based on the comic series MARVELS, as painted by Alex Ross.
The Uncanny X-Men in David Riske and Scott Vladimir Licina's MARVELS preview
... Animated Comics
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-15-2001)
Both Cartoon Network's JUSTICE LEAGUE and Kids' WB!'s X-MEN: EVOLUTION animated series will have their own comic books this fall.JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #1 will arrive on Nov. 14, sporting a cover by JUSTICE LEAGUE producer Bruce Timm and painter Alex R... Two Publishers Unite for SEPTEMBER 11
by Eric Moro & Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-19-2001)
At a time when the nation has rediscovered the meaning of the word "hero," the comic book publishers who chronicle the fictional exploits of fantasy heroes have turned instead to paying tribute to the men and women who demonstrated true heroism on Septemb... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... Kidman Haunting Carrey?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-28-2001)
Though it has previously been rumored, the word is now that Nicole Kidman is in talks to join Jim Carrey in the comic's next film.The film, which will be helmed by Gary Ross (PLEASANTVILLE), has a tentative title finally, called DOG YEARS.But before she c... DVD This Week: October 23rd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-23-2001)
VIDEO NEWSEVOLUTION proved Darwin wrong when it comes to movies, since director Ivan Reitman's work has de-evolved from the high of GHOSTBUSTERS to the low of this unfunny and derivative title. However, bad big budget movies don't become extinct, they jus... HEROES Contributors Update
by ERIC J. MOREELS (Wed 09-26-2001)
Marvel's Marketing Communications Manager Bill Rosemann recently issued a press release listing even more contributors to the publisher's upcoming New York City benefit book, HEROES. "With the art flying in as fast as we can hang it up on our own Wa... Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada recently revealed some of the creative talent signed on for the publisher's HEROES benefit book, the proceeds of which will go to the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the American Red Cross in light o... They Might Be Giants - MINK CAR
by Tony Whitt (Thu 09-20-2001)
It seemed for the longest time that They Might Be Giants had disappeared from radar screens. The release of their last album of original material, 1996's FACTORY SHOWROOM, received virtually no publicity. Their previous album, JOHN HENRY, was a non-favori... Stardate 0008.21: UPN Smackdown!
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-21-2000)
Months of acrimony between Viacom, Inc. and Chris-Craft, who jointly owned UPN until Viacom forced Chris-Craft to sell earlier in the year, came to a head this week when Chris-Craft shocked Viacom by revealing a deal with another media giant, Rupert Murdo... The Rebirth of Superman, Part 3
by Edward Gross (Wed 06-21-2000)
Jeph Loeb, the writer behind Superman, has one rule when he commences an interview: he won`t comment on the creative teams that came before the current regime because, as he puts it, `I have a lot of respect for those guys.` Nonetheless, there must be som... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: A Retrospective of the Ray Harryhausen Classic
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-07-2000)
In 1992, when he presented the Gordon Sawyer special lifetime achievement Oscar to special effects creator and producer Ray Harryhausen, Tom Hanks called Jason and the Argonauts the greatest film ever made. Director John Landis, interviewing Harryhausen ... THUMB WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-30-2001)
In the past few years, the STAR WARS parody has become a veritable genre unto itself, with scores of Lucas worshipers and detractors alike mounting everything from homegrown, bargain basement STAR WARS tributes to relatively expensive, professionally poli... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...RISING STARS: J. Michael Straczynski
by James Busbee (Wed 07-19-2000)
Having superpowers isn`t all it`s cracked up to be. When last we saw the superpowered main characters of Rising Stars, a cadre of suddenly high-powered Specials prepared to wreak havoc on the world that had ruined their quiet lives. The words of the power... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... Sounds of the Summer Season
by Randal D. Larson (Sat 06-16-2001)
Hot on the heels of this summer’s blockbuster releases, soundtrack CDs will surely follow, giving film fans and film music aficionados plenty to choose from. Two huge John Williams scores will be heard during Summer and Fall, as will new material from Gr... BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-11-2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the... The Thing Times Two, From McFarlane
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-08-2000)
MOVIE MANIACS: SERIES 3 – The Thing (McFarlane Toys)So, after Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Norman Bates, and Chucky, where does McFarlane Toys turn for inspiration for their third series of Movie Maniacs? How about one of the most gut-wrenching, edge-of... DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-08-2000)
Looking for a big, sweeping epic with familiar characters? You could not do better than DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES, the first of a proposed trilogy of prequels to Frank Herbert`s best-selling novel DUNE. Set approximately twenty years before the birth of Paul A... FINAL FANTASY Follow-Up
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-11-2001)
Columbia is already considering the option of a follow-up to FINAL FANTASY: THE SPRITS WITHIN, which would feature at least two of the film's CG created characters... in different roles.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Columbia Pictures and the film's... THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Arrives on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 05-08-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSOK – I’ll admit a prejudice: John Scott’s majestic and heroic score for THE FINAL COUNTDOWN was an instant favorite when the film first appeared in 1980. A thrilling and compelling story about a modern-day nuclear aircraft carri... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... Canadian university sells off SF
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-06-2002)
The CBC Manitoba Web site reports on the University of Winnipeg's sale of a large collection of science fiction books willed to it in the late '90s by a collector, Robert Stimpson.The collection, said to number over 30,000 volumes, was sold because the un... Zombies & Werewolves on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-04-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSPaul McCollough’s original soundtrack for the 1990 George Romero-Tom Savini remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (NMCD 002) is now available, as the second release from the new Numenorean Label (following up their release of John ... PARADISE X #5
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-29-2002)
Is anyone aware this series is still going? In a time when Marvel touts every possible event, no matter how obscure, it's interesting that they virtually ignore a fascinating but flawed attempt to craft a KINGDOM COME saga for the Marvel Universe that's s... FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE
by JEFF BOND (Thu 06-27-2002)
Mounting a convincing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s DUNE, indisputably one of the greatest novels of imagination of all time, has long been a dream just out of reach of contemporary filmmakers. Attempts to film the classic novel were launched as early as ... THE ULTIMATES #7
by Tony Whitt (Thu 11-07-2002)
Fans of THE ULTIMATES might be a tad disappointed that Book Two of the ongoing saga opens right where Book One left off in the last issue. With an astounding cliffhanger like that, Mark Millar and company would have been forgiven for opening the next chap... HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 11-15-2002)
Mr. Bond, Mr. Holmes, Lord Hornblower, Sir Robin and even Your Majesty King Arthur all you timeless British heroes of the page and screen need to take a couple of steps over and clear some room up there on your collective pedestal. This Potter kid is app... ENTER THE MATRIX premiere pics
by Sue Schneider (Fri 02-21-2003)
On Tuesday, February 4, 2003, Warner Bros. held an exclusive MATRIX event, debuting the highly-anticipated tie-in video game ENTER THE MATRIX, as well as one of the nine ANIMATRIX shorts the CG animated FINAL FLIGHT OF THE OSIRIS.Seen walking down the bl... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-29-2003)
We begin our two-part subjective overview of last year's science fiction, fantasy, and horror soundtracks with my choices for 2002's best new soundtracks my top 16 favorites, anyhow. These are the ones I felt made the most rewarding soundtrack albums and... Unearthed: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Original Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-15-2003)
This Week’s RecommendationSIn one of their most significant releases to date, FSM has released a splendid two-CD set containing more than two and a half hours of never-before-released original soundtrack music from THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (FSM Vol 5 No 18... THE LADYKILLERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 07-21-2003)
When kindly old Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) decides to rent out a room, the ruthless Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness) answers the ad. Along with his cronies the professor plots a dastardly robbery with Mrs. Wilberforce’s house to be used as the hidea... Universal wants THE MOTH DIARES written
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-27-2002)
In another in a series of genre touching projects recently announced by Universal Pictures, the studio has bought a new vampire script, THE MOTH DIARIES. The story revolves around a 16 year old away at boarding school who begins to think a fellow classmat... CITY OF BONES
by Michael Tunison (Sat 05-18-2002)
Hard-boiled detective fiction fans have been searching for a worthy successor to seminal L.A. mystery writers Raymond Chandler and Ross MacDonald ever since fedoras and tail-fins went out of style, and it's looking like Michael Connelly just may be the Ch... PARADISE X #0
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 02-22-2002)
This storyline, never exactly one of my favorites, has now ventured into such metaphysical territory that it almost defies any kind of involvement from the reader whatsoever. It's tough to car about superheroes that have died but live on and now wish to l... Lucas to be Banner's best friend in HULK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-19-2002)
Josh Lucas, last seen in A BEAUTIFUL MIND, has signed on as Talbott, Bruce Banner's best friend, in Ang Lee's THE HULK.In joining the cast, Lucas will again work with MINDS co-star Jennifer Connelly, as well as Nick Nolte (who plays Banner's father) and S... Carrey/Kidman comedy shelved
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-23-2002)
Universal Studios has put a halt on pre-production for the untitled fantasy film staring Jim Carrey and Nicole Kidman. The film, a comedy written and directed by Gary Ross (PLEASANTVILLE), was to have begun shooting in March.The film revolves around a wid... Christmas With the Superheroes, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (additional material by Tony Whitt) (Wed 12-31-2003)
Editor's Note: Originally published last year, we're reprinting "Christmas With the Superheroes" to get into the holiday spirit once again -- and to give Tony a much deserved two weeks off vacation. Tony's regular weekly column, COMICSCAPE, will return ne... JUSTICE LEAGUE novels
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 03-27-2002)
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: BATMAN - THE STONE KING is the first of six adult prose paperback novels starring the DC Comics characters from Pocket Books. THE STONE KING, which reaches comic book stores this month, is written by Batman veteran Alan Grant a... CHILDREN OF DUNE starts shooting
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-04-2002)
Director Greg Yaitanes began work yesterday to bring CHILDREN OF DUNE to the small screen, with Susan Sarandon, Stephen Berkoff and STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT villainess Alice Krige. Back from the original DUNE is Alec Newman as Paul Atreides and Julie Cox ... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 04-28-2002)
In an unpublished review written not long after September 11, I lambasted the recent issue of CAPTAIN AMERICA because the patriotic homilies Cap was often fond of spouting in that incarnation rang so hollow in the wake of the horror we'd all witnessed. Ca... Go West, Young Man!
by Scott Collura (Mon 04-08-2002)
Producer Brian Yuzna and director Stuart Gordon's classic 1985 horror film RE-ANIMATOR remains to this day one of the most beloved ghoulish gore comedies of the past 20 years. Based loosely on a series of stories by "master of the eldritch" author H.P. Lo... Alien Apokolips Now, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-06-2002)
Besides the hybrid aspect, Bogdanove addressed what he felt was a weakness in the first crossover by preserving the Aliens' original size as he saw it in the films."I tried very much to blend the two styles and made a conscious effort to return the Aliens... SEPTEMBER 11 Volumes
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 12-12-2001)
DC Comics has announced that both volumes of SEPTEMBER 11 - the joint benefit books from several publishers, will arrive in stores on Jan. 23.Volume 1, with a cover by THE NEW YORKER's Eric Drooker, will 192 pages and will cost $9.95. Volume 2, with a cov... Hurt thunders into 'Hulk' production (Wed 06-13-2007)
The Hollywood Reporter reports that William Hurt has joined the cast of Marvel Studios' 'The Incredible Hulk.' He'll be playing the part of the green goliath's military nemesis General Thunderbolt Ross. This marks Hurt's second turn in a comic-based...Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #06 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2007)
What They SayWhile Al defends himself against the transmuted Barry the Chopper, Ed discovers more about the dark alchemic experiments deep within Lab Five. But the biggest threat of all may be Ed\'s own morality, as he\'s tempted with the ultimate power h... Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #1
by Justin Emerson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I'm submitting this review rather late by my standards (3 days since the release) but I've been extraordinarily busy with the launch of a new website... I won't plug it here, since it's not Anime related, and it's probably not appropriate to do... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #05 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-11-2007)
What They SayThe hobbled Elrics return to their childhood village for the first time in four years. As the Rockbells construct Ed’s new limbs, the boys sift through the ashes they left behind. While Al comes to the fearful realization that his memor... Yukikaze Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-13-2008)
What They SayAll five episodes of the series on two dual layered BD50 discs from an upconverted source.The Review!Fighting a war that mankind has forgotten on a world far away, the military men deeply involved with the first real alien encounter find them... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #15
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-24-2006)
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... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol.#10
by Sakura Eries (Wed 06-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiromu ArakawaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayBarry the Chopper, the psychopathic killer whose soul is encased in a suit of armor, has been captured by Colonel Mustang\'s troops. Fearing he will ... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 02-19-2002)
Ever have one of those weeks? You know the ones I'm talking about, where the things you actually enjoy doing become a task. Often it's little things getting in the way, distracting you from the job, or it's simply a week of not being able to find enjoymen... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Interview with Jonathan Clements, Part 1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 01-31-2005)
In our line of work you get to meet many people; Some commercial, with a view to making a buck; Some clever, with a view to making an observation; Some self styled “otaku” with view to boring the crap out of anyone who will listen; Some passio... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Box Set #8
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-24-2006)
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 dom... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #06 (also w/limited edition)
by Dani Moure (Thu 04-13-2006)
What They SayWhile Al defends himself against the transmuted Barry the Chopper, Ed discovers more about the dark alchemic experiments deep within Lab Five. But the biggest threat of all may be Ed\'s own morality, as he\'s tempted with the ultimate power h... DVD Review: Gatchaman (Tue 10-24-2006)
Credit where credit is most certainly due, eighteen volumes in sixteen months with six episodes per disc for the majority of it is an impressive feat. It\'s also a reason that we\'re rather sad to see this series go but at least it ends on a really high n...Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Re-Animating Band
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 03-21-2003)
This Week's RecommendationRichard Band's wonderfully twisted, Bernard Herrmann-tinged score for Stuart Gordon's debut grand-guignol, over-the-top horror visualization of H. P. Lovecraft's RE-ANIMATOR has come out in a lavish new edition on La-La-Land Reco... Armitage III: Dual-Matrix (Feature Only) (Tue 03-05-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth...Yukikaze Vol. #1 Limited Ediiton
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-23-2004)
What They SayUnbeknownst to the general population, an alien force opened an inter-dimensional gate in Antarctica over 30 years ago in an attempt to invade the Earth. The unified forces of Earth formed an elite military unit under command of the United Na... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #05
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-09-2006)
What They SayThe hobbled Elrics return to their childhood village for the first time in four years. As the Rockbells construct Ed\'s new limbs, the boys sift through the ashes they left behind. While Al comes to the fearful realization that his memories a... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-29-2005)
What They SayFirst in volume 8, witness \"A Romance Destroyed by Evil!\" Romina and Julia plan to marry in order to make peace between their two warring countries. But Galactor has other horrifying plans for them.
Then, the Mysterious Red Impulse gives s... Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-26-2005)
What They SayFirst, Galactor\'s ruthless Devilstars have planned to assassinate Dr. Nambu. Knowing they will stop at nothing, the Science Ninja Team goes on full alert!
Then in part one of the series\' first two part story, the hulking mecha Gezora is at... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-14-2005)
What They SayThe hobbled Elrics return to their childhood village for the first time in four years. As the Rockbells construct Ed’s new limbs, the boys sift through the ashes they left behind. While Al comes to the fearful realization that his memor... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... Toy Maniac: The Farscape Folly
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-04-2008)
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the “Necessity Syndrome” and that “every once in a while we discover something that just won’t let us alone. Whether it is a TV show, comic book or movie there is something that becomes a necessity ... 'Incredible Hulk' game voice talent screen shot rampage! (Sun 04-13-2008)
From a press release: A-list Hollywood talent crush their way into upcoming videogame based on the action-thriller 'The Incredible Hulk' Marvel Entertainment, Inc., SEGA of America, Inc and SEGA Europe Ltd. announced this week that all prominent cast me...Downey's 'Incredible Hulk' scene revealed (Mon 04-21-2008)
IGN reports on the crossover appearance of Tony Stark in 'Incredible Hulk', the scene, which features Robert Downey Jr. and William Hurt as General Thunderbold Ross, was unveiled at the recent New York City Comic Con. According to IGN's repoter, the scen...Boondocks, Season 2 begins Monday!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-05-2007)
The second season of Aaron McGruder's series, The Boondocks will premiere Monday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 p.m. (ET/ PT) on Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night sister network showcasing animation and live action for adults. Fifteen new episodes of the Peabody... The Incredible Hulk roars (Mon 07-30-2007)
The Marvel Studios Hulk panel began with a definitive statement from Marvel movie guru Kevin Feige: "This is the beginning of a whole new Hulk saga." Gone is the pensive Ang Lee take on the green monster, the new Hulk film, directed by Unleashed helme...'Tag,' he's it: Malloy booked at Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-14-2006)
Universal Pictures has hired Carey Malloy to adapt "Tag," a horror comic book published by Boom! Studios. Marc Platt is producing the adaptation along with Ross Richie and Andrew Cosby via their Boom Entertainment Inc. banner.
The story in "Tag" is set... Pirate King
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 10-30-2005)
Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight!
Our victim today is Pirate King.
Comics2Film (C2F):
How and when did you start manipping?
Pirate King (PK):
I'd done some really primitive stuff years ago when I was at high school - real...