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VSDA Calls for Compromise in High-Definition DVD Format War (Thu 07-28-2005)
As things slowly get closer to reality and the format war continues to look more and more likely, some of the voices coming out for compromise are becoming stronger and even putting out some baseline requirements for whichever format it is in regards to s...'Punisher: War Zone' using Thomson Grass Valley (Sun 06-01-2008)
From a press release Las Vegas (National Association of Broadcasters Convention — Booths SL106/SL2120) April 12, 2008 — The Thomson Grass Valley™ Bones Dailies system from Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) has premiered at Tech...Number's up for '300' with high-def wins
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-10-2007)
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Warner Home Video's '300' dominated the inaugural High-Def Disc Awards on Tuesday, taking high-def title of the year and best bonus feature honors.
But in an outcome that underscored the bruising format war between the riv... 
ADV Films Announces Release of Three Titles in High Definition Format (Thu 12-30-2004)
Noir, RahXephon, and Full Metal Panic! to be Released in Windows Media High Definition Video and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound Audio HOUSTON, December 30, 2004 – Get ready to experience your favorite anime titles in a way you never have before! ADV Films..."Gears of War" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a giveaway for the upcoming Xbox 360 title Gears of War.Since the first frightening images appeared a little over a year ago, gamers worldwide have felt the ominous rumblings of something approaching that def... "Gears of War" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Sun 11-12-2006)
Mania's Gears of War contest has run it's course and the winners have been selected!The lucky winners are:MarsfxKrisSheilaSince the first frightening images appeared a little over a year ago, gamers worldwide have felt the ominous rumblings of something a... Star Trek remastered for High Definition
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-03-2006)
STAR TREK in High Definition: Good and bad news for STAR TREK fans. Paramount has confirmed that it gearing up to release the TREK franchise again, this time in high definition. The studio is remastering the original series in HD (and rumors claim that... High-definition gaming
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-11-2005)
With high-definition TV really starting to take off now, it's interesting to see how some of the current games look on the best possible TV sets. I was shocked at how my HDTV picked out the graphical flaws and aliasing in NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2 and ... Hope in the HD format war?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-16-2007)
While news coverage was drawn to the flash of a 108-inch LCD TV at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show, a more significant story for home video enthusiasts was unfolding elsewhere. Last year’s dual launch of competing High Definition DVD ... Oni-con - ADV Films and High Definition format
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-03-2004)
At the ADV Films panel, Fernando Gonzalez Jr. asked a question about media format futures and ADV and has provided us with this transcript of it:Q: [Fernando Gonzalez Jr] With Studios like Sony and MGM starting to choose sides, as far as what the next Hig... Call for Format War to End (Sun 01-09-2005)
According to China View, several calls were publicly made at the Consumer Electronics Show this Saturday to end what will likely be a costly \"Darwinian\" process for everyone involved in the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray format war. Surprisingly, the most vocal was Bue...Dragon Ball Z Digitally Remastered in High Definition and Restored (Mon 11-13-2006)
--- FUNimation Entertainment announces the definitive Dragon Ball Z collection available February 2007 in TV on DVD season sets --- Fort Worth, TX -- November 13, 2006 -- FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ...Review: 'Spider-Man - The High Definition Trilogy' DVD Box Set
by Jim Harvey (Fri 10-26-2007)
"Spider Man: The High Definition Trilogy is a mixed blessing. It's fantastic that we've got the entire Spider-Man series in 1080p high definition, but the first movie has terrible picture and subpar sound, and neither of the first two films have any extra... BANDAI VISUAL USA TO SCREEN FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION ANIME TITLE TO BE RELEASED ON HD DVD / DVD TWIN FORMAT IN NORTH AMERICA AT ANIME EXPO® 2007 (Fri 06-22-2007)
"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre using latest, state-of-the-art equipment TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...Bandai Visual USA To Bring First High Definition Anime Title Released In The U.S. To Anime Expo® 2007 (Mon 05-14-2007)
Leading Japanese animation producer to showcase "FREEDOM" in HD DVD along with latest titles at largest anime convention in North America TORRANCE, Calif., May 14, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announ...Disney Announces 2008 Blu-Ray Titles
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)
A day ago, WB put the death nail into the high definition war when they announced their allegiance to Blu-Ray. Shortly there after, New Line did the same, leaving only Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal out of the loop. So, what does Disney do on their Su... HAZE Not Set for High Definition
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
Derek Littlewood---creative lead for PS3's upcoming Haze----wanted to clarify some true high definition comments made on the game by publisher Ubisoft. It seems that Ubisoft made a comment on the PlayStation Blog, telling fans that the game would be runni... Update: WB Is Now Blu-Ray Exclusive, HD-DVD Responds
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-05-2008)
Update: The high-definition war may not be "officially" over but Sony just scored a major victory today. Warner Bros. has announced their loyalty through the following press release.
In response to consumer demand, Warner Bros. Entertainme... ADV Films Announces Release of Three Titles in High Definition Format (Thu 12-30-2004)
Noir, RahXephon, and Full Metal Panic! to be Released in Windows Media High Definition Video and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound Audio. Read all about it.FUNimation Teases High Def Darker Than Black
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-01-2008)
FUNimation's new release of Vexille on Blu-ray has provided fans with an interesting peek into a possible future. The company hasn't provided much of anything on their high definition releases yet when it comes to high definition trailers for their other ... Disc Wars continue
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-07-2006)
Last month's Consumer Electronics Show revealed just how muddy the waters have gotten in the war for High Definition home video. Though High Definition television, now available via cable and satellite, has been slow to creep into homes, indications say t... Sky High
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-31-2006)
It has been another slow week for HD news this week. The week between Christmas and New Years is traditionally dead as far as DVD releases and announcements go, and the same seems to apply to HD video too. The most exciting thing is that so... High Def Update (Sat 07-14-2007)
The folks at IGN have a new article up that talks a bit about a few of the companies they contacted regarding high definition releases. All of the companies have been cagey to one extent or another except for Bandai Visual USA. The question about their in...Dark Knight, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-29-2007)
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman ... AoD on Anime Today (Fri 01-04-2008)
A bit of horn tooting going on, but I wanted to let folks know that the latest Anime Today podcast has an interview segment with yours truly as we talk about 2007, a look into 2008 and of course some slightly prescient thoughts on the whole high definitio...Flag Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-05-2007)
What They SayIn the mountainous Asian country of Uddiyana a civil war rages. No end lie in sight for the war-torn nation until a lone photographer snapped an iconic image that would come to be known simply as \"Flag.\" Hope arises as the many factions inv... Anime Network to Provide iN Demand with Programmingfor September HD Exhibition (Tue 07-01-2003)
ANIME NETWORK TO PROVIDE iN DEMAND WITH PROGRAMMING FOR SEPTEMBER HIGH-DEF EXHIBITION INHD, INHD2 Will Target Entertainment Enthusiasts Who Demand More High-Definition Programming (NEW YORK, July 1, 2003) In DEMAND, the nation's leading provid...Pioneer Restores Akira (Mon 01-29-2001)
PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT RESTORES THE LANDMARK ANIME FEATURE FILM AKIRA Million Dollar Restoration Includes New Film Interpositive, HD-5 High-Definition Mastering With Digital Restoration, THX Certification, Re-Mixed Dolby Digital AC3 Surround Sound And Bra...U.S. WAR MACHINE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 09-12-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... The latest news on HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs.
by John Sinnott (Sun 08-27-2006)
The format war between the two competing formats of high definition video software, HD DVD and Blu-Ray, is in full swing. Both formats have their first generation players out along with several discs. The two camps, Blu-Ray, backed by Sony, and HD DVD, ... High Definition Cover Art (Tue 07-03-2007)
Following up yesterday\'s finding of Bandai Visual Japan\'s cover artwork from the Wings of Honneamise, we\'ve found another couple of pieces for their upcoming 07/27/2007 releases. We\'ve got the Blu-ray cover art for Patlabor Movie 1 as well as the HD D...Baseline Criteria for High Definition DVD Format (Fri 07-29-2005)
As mentioned earlier, this is from the retail perspective, but apparently someone has posted this document online in PDF form for those interested in seeing what the retail community is trying to get across in a single voice.High Definition Poll (Thu 01-05-2006)
We\'ve put together a bit of an informal poll that is open to everyone to vote on regarding HD both in terms of display and optical media playback gear. As the site has become more mainstream over the years and DVD has become cheaper, it\'s continually in...WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 04-04-2002)
Surprising his brother’s entire family, Uncle Richard, a known hemp connoisseur and self-professed anti-war activist, gave Image Entertainment’s WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA the rare grade of “bitch’n” during the Parker family’s regular Monday movi... PAUL JENKINS CIVIL WARS & SIDEKICKS
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Tue 09-26-2006)
I first met Paul Jenkins several years ago when he was getting ready to begin his run on Top Cow's Witchblade. We hung out, talked comic books, and I learned how he had a penchant to root for the underdog. Since then, we've kept in touch, and I've follo... Pantheon High Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Thu 05-03-2007)
Where do the children of the Gods go to high school? Well, Pantheon Hugh, of course! Pantheon High schools the children of various pantheons of Gods including Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese. Here, Grace Morgenstern, the daughter of Ty... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayNietzsche Lives, for God is Dead. Political tensions reach the boiling point as the first shots of world conflict are fired. The streets are filled with panic as Ko... A second WAR OF THE WORLDS is coming this December
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)
While much of the attention focused on a film adaptation of H.G. Wells' THE WAR OF THE WORLDS has been concentrated this week on the unveiling of the Paramount Pictures teaser trailer (slated for tomorrow), the indie film production company Pendragon Pict... War Games Part One
by Pamela Harland (Thu 01-31-2002)
Josh Hartnett and Tom Sizemore couldn't appear to be more different. Hartnett is tall and lanky while Sizemore is big and burly. Sizemore, at just 37, has the appearance of a man who's been around the block a few times and Hartnett, 23, looks as though he... A high-res look at that PUNISHER WAR ZONE poster
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-08-2008)
Lionsgate sent over a high-rest image displaying the artwork for the 'Punisher War Zone' lenticular poster, arriving in theaters this week. The poster rests in has a 3-D framework made up of the film avenger's aresenal.
It's kind of like one of those Jes... QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360 Heads to Stores
by News Editor (Tue 11-22-2005)
id Software and Activision announced that QUAKE 4 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers nationwide. This next chapter in the futuristic war between the Earth and the Strogg transports players into the... U.S. WAR MACHINE #12
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-09-2001)
Does anyone else feel a bit out of sorts after finishing U.S. WAR MACHINE? Of all three original MAX titles, this was the one I was most looking forward to, and for a variety of reasons. It would attempt to deliver a high-quality comic on a weekly basis; ... SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-19-2007)
What They SaySummer, 2006. A 5th grader Ryuhei discovers a notebook entitled “Tokyo Exploring Records.” It was a journal kept by his father, Shohei, when he was around Ryuhei’s age. Ryuhei forms his own exploration party with his frien... Toshiba Officially Drops HD DVD Format
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
The High Definition race between Blu-Ray and HD DVD is officially over, Maniacs. We expected this to come soon after the trade announced hints last week but now Toshiba is sending out an official press release as confirmation.
Toshiba Corporation today a... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayOde to Emptiness... The clouds of war are growing thicker. As the second Middle Eastern war drives the world economy toward another crisis, Japan invades Indonesia ... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of śFreedom ť (a New Anime Title), śRoyal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise ť, śPatlabor The Movie ť and śPatlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...Nambul: War Stories Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 04-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Soojung Christine HanAdapted by:What They SayThe Brand of Auschwitz. The ramifications of Korea's war against Japan are felt closer to home as Korean citizens living in Japan are branded as "outsiders.... 'Smallville' goes High Def, 'Global Frequency' gets a nervous 'Tick' (Wed 08-04-2004)
Smallville will be one of nine series broadcast this season by The WB in high definition this fall, the network announced on Wednesday. In other Smallville news, the first two episodes of the fourth season are titled "Crusade" and "Gone." Ben Ed...Civil War
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-16-2006)
I realize I already reviewed the first issues of both CIVIL WAR and its companion series, FRONTLINE. But, I couldn't ignore this issue. By now, the Internet has cracked in half with the news about the final two pages of this second issue of Marvel's CIV... French psycho vs. Aussie zombies
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-11-2005)
Those investing in switching to the DVD format several years ago of course grumbled that they'd probably have to switch again before long, repurchasing their favorite movies whenever technology brought a new improvement. Well, that new format is just arou... Appleseed Ex Machina (also w/Collector's Edition)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 03-10-2008)
What They SayBased on the manga from creator Shirow Masamune, Shinji Aramaki follows up his 2004 take on Appleseed with this new outing which finds Deunan and Briareos as both partners and lovers. As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus, the... PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL #23
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 09-15-2008)
The pop psychology deconstruction of Frank Castle and Jigsaw concludes with this 23rd issue of Punisher: War Journal. Writer Matt Fraction and co-writer Rick Remender have finished a story begun in the first issue of the series, nearly two years ago.... League of Extraordinary Gentlemen on Blu-ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-03-2006)
Well, there’s not a lot of exciting news this time around. With the holiday buying season in full gear, most of the exciting announcements have already been made by the studios. Here’s what I’ve been able to dig up: ... "Punisher War Journal"
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 11-27-2006)
Aside from the occasional one-shot or miniseries, Frank Castle has remained largely absent from the Marvel Universe since Garth Ennis wrapped up the old Marvel Knights titles and moved to the current MAX one. To clarify, the MAX version of the P... HIGH CRIMES
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 04-05-2002)
It says something about the invincibility of American pop culture that even the nation's darkest, most shameful secrets eventually get turned into lucrative mass entertainment. Uncle Sam gets caught in bed with the bad guys in some Third World hellhole? C... Gears of War Additional Maps
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-19-2007)
Gears of War is still going strong as one of the best games on the Xbox 360. The developers have not been sitting on their laurels though instead they have actively continued creating many additions. Of course there was the Gears of War Golf game created ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-23-2006)
What They SayA new beginning. A new threat...
Uprisings over the treatment of a wave of Asian immigrants threaten the political landscape, and the new Prime Minister brings in Section 9 to offer their services - but on a much tighter leash than they\'re ... 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... “Mummy Returns” and more!
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-19-2006)
“Mummy Returns” heads to HD DVD in early 2007: Universal has announced that it will release the Brendan Fraiser movie The Mummy Returns on January 16, 2007. The film will boast a Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround track as we... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2007)
What They SayBased on Oshii Mamoru\'s manga, 1999 animated feature Jin-Roh is set in an alternate world 1950s Japan that is beset by riots and terrorism and ruled over by a fascist government. Jin-Roh is preceded by two Oshii-directed live-action feature ... Review: 'Iron Man' Blu-Ray
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-24-2008)
We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online
Everyone knew this movie would be a hit when it hit theaters this past May, but no one expect how big of a hit it would be. Grossing almost $100 million dollars in its first ... Yukikaze Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,... King Kong coming to HD DVD, The Fifth Element on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-10-2006)
King Kong: Fans of Peter Jackson's 25-foot ape have something to beat their chests over as KING KONG will be coming to HD DVD on November 14th. The disc, released by Universal, will have a suggested retail price of $29.98 and boast 1080p resolution and... Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
by News Editor (Sat 06-09-2007)
Release Date: July 11, 2008 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Guillermo del Toro Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Luke Goss, Thomas Kretschmann, Doug Jones, Anna Walton, Brian Steele, Roy Dotrice, John Hurt Genre:... 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 ... DVD Now for the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-04-2005)
Remember that scene in George Pal’s THE TIME MACHINE where George goes to the library and listens to the Talking Rings? Just spin ‘em on the magic mirror and they tell a story. That seemed pretty far fetched in 1960, but not anymore. Let me whip out my cr... Warner Bros. Backs Blu-ray Exclusively (Fri 01-04-2008)
Of note for anime fans is that Warner Bros. has announced that they are going to back the Blu-ray format exclusively after May 2008. This will mean that their planned release of Appleseed: Ex Machina will be available on both formats as previously solicit...Killer Hannibal
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-30-2007)
News from the High Definition DVD front: Microsoft released an HD-DVD player add-on for its Xbox 360 game console last November. But the big news is that some cyber geeks are reporting that they’ve figured out a hack so the thing works when hooke... Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)
This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With... 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, ... Akira: Special Edition (& Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-17-2002)
What They SayFinally! A new English translation of the original Japanese AKIRA script!
Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corrupt... DVD Shopping Bag: Great Pumpkin Issues
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)
Each and every year it is on TV. It has become a must see event. A perpetual ritual for every child each Halloween is watching Charles Schultz’s It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. The story has never changed. Charlie Brown has a crappy Hall... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Mark McPherson (Sat 03-09-2002)
The Review!If you were old enough to remember Mamoru Oshii's early work, this title may be like a return to old times. Even though Oshii made two films like it before Jin-Roh, they were pretty hated. But I can say without a doubt, every anime fan will lov... Blu-Ray Review of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 11-07-2008)
The original Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) TV series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky was hailed by both critics and Star Wars’ rabid fan base. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), directed by Dave Filoni, has met with a lot of mixed emotions. Tho... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Jason Landry (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Well, it's finally here. After a long wait, Image Entertainment has finally decided to drop this little baby into our hands. Unfortunately the end product would seem to be a bit disappointing.
Record of Lodoss war is another one of my top ten... Daredevil On HBO Tomorrow
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-03-2003)
HBO
subscribers are reminded to tune in to Daredevil: HBO First Look
this week. The 24 minute segment airs Tuesday Night at 10:35 PM and goes behind
the scenes on the upcoming movie.
If you can't
catch it on Tuesday, you'll have plenty of other opp... Beyond 'Turok'...Total War?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-07-2008)
Previous Installments: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
In our previous interview with Evan Baily, producer of the new 'Turok: Son of Stone' DVD, and screenwriter Tony Bedard, we touched on the mature themes of the animated feature.
"To me, what was ju... DVD Shopping Bag: Windfalls and Downfalls
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-12-2008)
The time has come Maniacs to catch up on all of last season’s TV. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Heroes: Season 2, Dexter - The Complete Second Season, Prison Break - Season 3 and Torchwood - The Complete Second Season are all sla... Flag Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-18-2008)
What They SayOn the night of the new moon UN Observation Forces begin precision bombing operations targeting suspected terrorist strongholds within Uddiyana’s capitol city of Subasci. Despite the
high technology of computerized missiles, collateral ... Akira (Regular edition) (Tue 07-24-2001)
What They SayFinally! A new English translation of the original Japanese AKIRA script! Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corrupt...Flag Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-25-2008)
What They SayWith the Metazone temple operation ending in failure and the flag still eluding them, the SDAC unit comes under heavy scrutiny from U.N. Command. As investigations begin, the frontline base is attacked by a mysterious new bipedal machine, the... Robotech to air on Anime Network (Mon 05-10-2004)
HOUSTON, May 10, 2004?The Anime Network?, fresh off their 24/7 linear launch announcement with Insight at the recently held NCTA in New Orleans, today announced that it has acquired the exclusive right to broadcast all 85 episodes of Harmony Gold's classi...Early DVD Trick or Treat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-05-2003)
Readers with sharp memories may recall that last week I prominently featured two DVD releases also available in special editions that none of you were able to find for sale. Well, turns out that the deluxe editions of those long-awaited titles have been d... Gimmicks
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-30-2007)
This week (unofficially) kicks off the holiday shopping frenzy with the release of ‘Spider-Man 3’. I was checking the weekly flyers on Sunday to see what gimmicks the retail stores would be offering to entice you to buy ‘Spider-Man ... PROOF
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-18-2007)
So, this week’s new releases have my head spinning. Besides being excited for a new Criterion Collection DVD, an awesome Roger Corman box set, I have to admit I was dumbfounded when I saw that only one of the “Grindhouse” movies was... SOUTHLAND TALES due out on Blu-Ray
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-24-2008)
'Southland Tales' is, among other things, a film tethered to the world of comics by virtue of the fact that director Richard Kelly decided to launch the first half of the story in graphic novel format.
Now, the movie is due out on Blu-Ray disc from Sony... THE TERMINATOR
by PROCE MACDOUGAL (Tue 10-30-2001)
Coming from its B-movie origins, THE TERMINATOR seemed an unlikely super-success in 1984. But that’s exactly what it wound up being—in the long run if not the immediate short term. Sure, it made plenty of money, but the real success of the sci-fi/action f... Mammoth melt
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-01-2006)
Get your DVD and Blu-ray Disc burners ready. The Walt Disney Company has announced that, with the current dominance of CGanime features, their library of old fashioned cel animated cartoon shorts and features is of such negligible value that they're bette... Waterworld and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-10-2006)
PS3 Hurting Blu-ray?: Sony has always touted the PS3 as the key to winning the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray. When the PS3 is released, so the original argument went, there would be hundreds of thousands and soon millions of Blu-ray play... Tucci Talks About Trouble Award
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-29-2002)
Although we gave
you the early word on it last week, comic creator Billy Tucci issued an official
statement announcing the recent award won by his short film. Here's the press
release:
Some
Trouble of A SeRRious Nature, the directorial debut of com... Punisher: War Zone trailer (Fri 06-13-2008)
The first trailer for 'Punisher War Zone' is online. View the embed below or click through for the high-def version:Dreamworks, Paramount Now HD-DVD Exclusive
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-20-2007)
Things are certainly heating up in the next gen HD-DVD/Blu Ray war. You readers remember when I passed along the news that Disney Announced a Blu-Ray Partnership? Just a few days after this surprising announcement, word has come down the news wire that bo... “Space Cowboys on HD DVD, X;Men: The Last Stand coming to Blu-ray soon.
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-05-2006)
Column News: With the switch over to the new site design, I thought I’d make a couple of minor changes in High Def Revue. The most notable one is that the Blu-ray discs will be listed first in the Upcoming Discs section from now on. ... Sanctuary Finally Coming to TV
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 02-03-2008)
When looking for alternatives to the run of the mill TV series, there are some interesting online options. For us science fiction fans, the best has been Sanctuary, an online series from the creators of Stargate and starring Amanda Tapping from Starg... Origin - Spirits of the Past Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-22-2007)
What They SayThe rebirth of the future from the ashes of the past...
A young boy named Agito enters a forbidden sanctuary where a glowing machine resides. This machine preserves a young girl named Toola, who has a mission entrusted to her from the past. ... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2007)
What They SayUnder the command of Captain Gould, the Ulysses sets course for the neighboring nations: Wei and Tengel, countries which have been locked in a generation\'s long war with one another. It is here that Keel will witness the strength of the Ulys... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-07-2007)
What They SayHaving defeated the silent running submarine from Wei Nation, the Ulysses finds itself at the sea of Metasaquoia engaged in the ultimate confrontation with the New U.N. fleet. Keel and Teen come to the conclusion that the only way to produce ... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Sean Connolly (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Lodoss, the accursed island. Born in the battle and baptized in fire, it has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle f... High Adventure Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-23-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSSteve Jablonsky has composed a likable score for Katsuhiro Otomo’s latest anime, STEAMBOY, released this week by Colosseum of Germany (it is also available on JVC in Japan; there is no report yet of an American CD). The film is ... Kassovitz Leads War before Space Flick
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
Mathieu Kassovitz---the director of Gothika and Babylon A.D---has two high profile projects on the horizon, one set around war and one a big budget flick set on a space station. HR is reporting the director will take on Rebellion (the war flick) and MNP (... Flag Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-08-2008)
What They SayA shadow unfurls over Uddiyana with Ru Pou\'s thanka as guerillas overtake UN headquarters in Subasci. A hymn is delivered to the malignant spirit Angra Mainyu calling for civil war. Unable to contact central command SDAC must move under thei... Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-02-2004)
I am just about sick to death of games set during World War II. It was nice about 4 years ago, when it was still an untapped time period, but today, you can't swing a German Sheppard in a software store without knocking over dozens of expansions for T... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Thu 09-14-2006)
What They SayThe war at home...
The Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs. Then, inexplicably, Bat... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #7
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-19-2005)
What They SaySection 9\'s investigations have started to become a little too successful and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political backlash t... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-08-2007)
What They SayA natural disaster of apocalyptic proportions, the event which would only be referred to as the \"Hammer of Eden\" resulted in the flooding of over 90% of the earth\'s landmass and the near decimation of the entire human race. Fourteen years ... Ghost in the Shell: Innocence
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-09-2006)
What They SayBlu-ray disc release of the hit animated film \"Innocence\" featuring the original \"Innocence\" release, \"Innocece no Jokei\" feature, and \"Innocence International Version\" all on one Blu-ray disc.
In 2032, the line between humans and ma... Koreans get you HIGH
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-22-2005)
Today Fox is promoting some of their DVD seasoned TV series by releasing "TV Starter Sets". These include the first two episodes of each show for under ten bucks, with a coupon inside that can get you one of the series seasons at a discount. Titles includ... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Fri 08-19-2005)
What They SayOn a visit to London for a conference, Aramaki drops by to visit an old friend who wants to ask a favour. But they find themselves taken hostage by a couple of thieves, and a crooked police officer doesn\'t want any survivors. Then, Aramaki a... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Thu 07-27-2006)
What They SayWhile on the trail of Kuze, Section 9 tracks down the person who made his one-of-a-kind prosthetic face. There\'s only one problem - the designer is dead. And the person who killed him is Paz, or someone who looks exactly like him! Meanwhile,... Toshiba’s HD-DVD players will do high-def only via HDMI (Tue 07-12-2005)
I\'ve been hoping for more sourcing on this but it seems legit enough as is and Toshiba\'s not moving all that fast to deny it. According to Roadshow reports in the UK where Toshiba has been showing off their HD-DVD format that\'s supposedly going to hit ...Lady in the Water
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-07-2007)
The end of the HD format Wars?? Could be. Two news releases this past week make it look like the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray may be drawing to a close sooner than expected. And the winner? Both formats.
Warner... Turning Japanese
by Matt Kamen (Thu 07-26-2007)
Last weekend's Japan EX – it had so much potential. Building on the successes of the London Expo shows, Japan EX was to have taken the popular anime and manga aspects and expanded upon their appeal to offer a weekend full of other Japanese delights.... Civil War #5
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 11-18-2006)
Marvel’s Civil War ambles towards it conclusion as heroes change sides, Spider-Man jumps ship, the Thunderbolts prepare to bring the pain, and the Punisher finally arrives. While McNiven’s art never fails to impress, this feels like a... More Sellouts: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
According to a press release, two more titles have sold out their initial printings: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath.Civil War: Battle Damage Report is a closing look at Civil War through classified S.H.I.E.... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... Dragon Ball Z: Broly Double Feature
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-09-2007)
What They SayBroly: The Legendary Super Saiyan
A Saiyan warrior has arrived on Earth, and his plea for assistance has ignited a clash between Goku and Vegeta. Sparks fly as the two battle to be the one to confront the galaxy\'s new menace. Yet the true m... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... INDUSTRY OF WAR sets up shop in Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-20-2004)
While there is still two months before the first issue of Image Comics new series INDUSTRY OF WAR is published, that hasn't stopped writer/producer Ronald Shusett and producer Daniel Alter from picking up the film rights to the property.Created by Jordan ... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... Action Scene from WAR Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
If you like high octane action films and want to see a chase scene between Jet Li and Jason Statham going at it, you can now watch it online. MTV has posted a video clip of the two doing battle in one scene of the upcoming WAR movie. To see the action sce... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Roeland Das (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Well...after seeing the OVA I had really high expectations of Lodoss TV. But after seeing it, well how should I put it, it was different then I had expected.
First look upon video and audio
After watching the first episode I nearly died out... Definitive Answers On High-Def (Fri 10-07-2005)
Business Week has had some of the best articles in the last week or two dealing with the various agendas going on with both new formats coming to market so I was glad to see a new article this morning entitled Definitive Answers on High-Def. This is a rat...Gall Force 3: Stardust War
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-21-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
Space scientist Catty faces her age-old nemesis, the Paranoids, in a devastating final battle. Guns blaze and planet... Record of Lodoss War Collector's Series
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)
What They SayLodoss, the accursed island. Born in the battle and baptized in fire, it has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle ... FUNIMATION ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ROBOTECH®: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES® ON BLU-RAY (Sat 04-19-2008)
Definitive Collector's Edition of Awarding-winning Film Showcased in High-Definition Blu-Ray Disc™ Format New York, NY, April 19, 2008 - FUNimation Entertainment, in collaboration with Harmony Gold, is proud to announce at this year's New York Comic Con...Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Bedard (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Audio: A-
The review is based on the Japanese language track. I found the audio to be very good for a 2 channel stereo track. If you can overlook that it's not 5.1, the sound is terrific, and the score lends tremendously to the overall high rat... Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
by Steve Brandon (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!In anticipation of AnimEigo's impending (but delayed) release of the first five volumes of the Urusei Yatsura TV series, I thought that I'd look at Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, the second feature film, released in Japanese theatres in 198... High School Girls Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 02-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayThe school field trip! When directionally-challenged Eriko gets lost while carrying the meat for shabu-shabu, the girls form a search party to look for her... an... Stories for Boys (and Girls)
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-21-2007)
The days are getting a bit longer and the cold's breaking for longer periods. Spring's not all that far away. Get your fill of cold winter nights while you can … unless you can't wait for the chill and the dark to shove off. T... Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio... Wall-E
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-04-2007)
Release Date: June 27, 2008 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Director: Andrew Stanton Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton Cast: Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Ben BurttGenre: Adventure, A... 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... Anime on DVD: Record of Lodoss War (-)
The Age of Gods was closing. Eternity had come to an end. The heavens shook as the armies of Falis, God of Light clashed with those of Falaris, God of Darkness. In the unceasing battle which followed, the earth wept... The seas boiled... At last, only ...Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... Beta Research Study - Anime Network (Mon 07-26-2004)
ANIME NETWORK VIEWERS' APPETITE STRONGEST FOR DIGITAL CABLE, VOD, HDTV AND DVRS ACCORDING TO NEW STUDY FROM BETA RESEARCH CORPORATION HOUSTON, Texas July 22, 2004 - According to the recently published 2004 Beta Research Cable Subscriber Study, which gau...High School Girls Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-08-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayA hilariously hip account of life at an all-girl private high school. As the student body comes of age we witness their search for love, sexual controversy and t... Mania's Top Maniacal Rumors: Let's Talk War Machines and Wonder Woman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarrod... Ghost in the Shell
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-05-2007)
What They Say2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of \"The Puppet Master,\" a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Toget... Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket Vol. 1 & 2 (-)
What They SayThe Review!One of the great things about DVD is that it now means that companies have to re-release all their old stuff to milk the ol\' money cow. Bandai has decided to kick off their Gundam releases with \"War in the Pocket\", the first of...TOY MANIAC: Call of Duty: World at War
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-20-2008)
To start off this week’s Toy Column I wanted to thank all of you for posting your comments back in October on my “Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?” column. I addressed all of you about whether or not I should buy a Playstation 3 or an ... Greatest Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: The Borderland
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-05-2000)
An addendum to our list of Greatest Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films: Among the finalists were several titles that failed to receive high votes across the board despite being highly regarded by almost all the voters. The reason was not any doubt ... ANGEL: David Greenwalt
by Edward Gross (Tue 07-25-2000)
It would be difficult to imagine Buffy-creator Joss Whedon finding a more suitable creative partner than David Greenwalt. Having served as co-executive producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since its first season, it seemed only natural that Greenwalt woul... Cromartie High School DVD Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 10-07-2008)
An absurdist comedy that stumbles at times, but overall provides an enjoyable experience. What They SayTeen life is tough. And high school life is even tougher. But if you\'re one of the delinquents sent to Cromartie, it\'s...well, put it this way, it ain... Speed Grapher Vol. #1 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-12-2008)
What They SayExperience the supernatural action, forbidden lust and conspiracy of this futuristic thrill ride! Death is in the hands of a photographer, assassinations are running rampant and all answers revolve around a beautiful and unimaginably powerful... Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... Apple iTunes and Studios Begin Movie Rentals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
The press release I got in the inbox this morning is the major reason that we have a WGA strike going on right now. It's also a reason that many people are holding off on buying a Blu-Ray or an HD-DVD player. Here's the press release folks..
Apple® t... Girls High Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-11-2007)
What They SayEriko and her friends Yuma and Ayano are excited about entering high school! Their excitement leads to their breaking of the rules and they tour the school before the opening ceremony. They find out their pre-conceptions about the all-female ... X2: The First Great C2F Sequel!
by Thom Stricklin (Thu 04-24-2003)
Comics2Film frequenter and former reporter Thom Stricklin caught an early
screening of X2: X-Men United yesterday for his movie review website,
Smart-Popcorn.com. The much-anticipated sequel to X-Men
... Zipang Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-06-2006)
What They SayScheduled for routine military exercises, Kadomatsu and the crew of Japan\'\'s newest and most modern battlecruiser, Mirai, are ready to test out the ship\'s state-of-the-art AEGIS systems. Instead, they find themselves transported back to Ju... Going to 'Hellboy' with Tad Stones
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-20-2007)
At this point fans of Hellboy are no doubt acquainted with the name of Tad Stones. Stones has been immersed in the world of Mike Mignola's creation for some time now. As Supervising producer and co-director, he's been the driving creative voice behind the... Speedgrapher Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-07-2006)
What They SayExperience the supernatural action, forbidden lust and conspiracy of this futuristic thrill ride! Death is in the hands of a photographer, assassinations are running rampant and all answers revolve around a beautiful and unimaginably powerful... Slam Dunk Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-05-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inoue TakehikoTranslated by:n/aAdapted by:What They SayNeed a little excitement in your life? Then pick up a copy of Inoue Takehiko's classic masterpiece Slam Dunk. This isn't your average sports manga - the story unfolds to r... Paranoia Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-24-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Brian Tyler’s score for William Friedkin’s psychological horror film Bug, released Tuesday as an online download from iTunes and elsewhere, is a very disturbing and dissonant score, unlike anything Ty... 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... FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER RELEASE OF FIRST BLU-RAY TITLE (Thu 07-26-2007)
Dragon Ball Z Movie Double Feature Showcased In High-Definition Blu-Ray Disc™ Format San Diego, CA, July 25, 2007 " At this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, ...Camera Camera Camera Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 02-19-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazura MatsumotoTranslated by:Digital Manga PublishingAdapted by:Digital Manga PublishingWhat They SayAkira Togawa is a normal teenager: he goes to an average high school, he plays video games, he’s in love with his step... E3: XBOX 360 & DISNEY/ABC Partner Up
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-11-2007)
The E3 Summit officially began today and the first major announcement from Microsoft has already happened. Microsoft, Disney & ABC Television have joined together in a partnership to bring movies and media rentals through XBOX LIVE. Here's the press r... Mitsubishi Megaview Pro 37 CRT Monitor (Sun 04-13-2003)
What They SayThe Review!Mitsubishi Megaview Pro 37 Review (High Definition on a budget!!) If you’ve been looking for a cheaper solution to getting Hi-Definition quality images while you’re watching anime and are a little tech-savvy (the cool...Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-17-2002)
What They SayThree years of peace have followed the Earth Federation\'s victory over the Duchy of Zeon.
Now, in the year 0083, the last remnants of Zeon begin their plan for revenge by stealing a prototype Gundam armed with nuclear weapons. Can rookie F... Potterverse Threatened
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-21-2008)
Move over Voldemort, there’s a new sorceress in town who’s quickly earning the title of “She Who Must Not Be Named.” J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter universe, seems to be getting swept up in the commercialized trappings o... Sutter Removes Name from Punisher: War Zone (Sat 02-16-2008)
From his blog, screenwriter Kurt Sutter states that he's filed a motion with the WGA to have his name removed from consideration for credit for the 'Punisher: War Zone' script. Sutter states that he neither deserves credit (but for one major scene in whi...Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... Brave Story
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-01-2006)
What They SayBased off of the Naoki prize winning story by novelist Miyuki Miyabe! He\'s of average strength and below average courage! But the thoughts of this eleven-year-old boy are about to launch him into the adventure of his lifetime!The Review!The ... Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)
With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ... WANTED comes home December 2nd
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-13-2008)
From a press release
Universal City, Calif., October 13, 2008 – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted'... PIRATES Hits Dvd Shelves Dec 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
The dvd and blu-ray release for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END is now set for December 4, 2007. Here's the details on the 2 disc set.
From Walt Disney Home Entertainment:
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents Pirates of the Caribbean... Terminator Salvation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-28-2006)
Release Date: May 22, 2009 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: McG Screenwriter: John Brancato, Michael Ferris Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common and Jadagrace.Genre:... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Dragon Ball Z Movies: Dead Zone/World's Strongest
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-09-2008)
What They SayThe Dead Zone
Gohan has been kidnapped! To make matters worse, the evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the Dragonballs to wish for immortality. Only then will Garlic Jr. be able to take over the Earth in order to gain revenge for the death of his f... 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... FUNimation Talks Blu-ray (Wed 07-25-2007)
Following-up on their article last week about FUNimation going Blu-ray (and the link we found indicating their first release on AAA Anime), IGN has a new piece up today as SDCC is where they\'re breaking more news about it. Broly: The Legendary Super Saiy...