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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-16-2005)

...ed on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy novel by Douglas Adams.Premise:Arthur Dent starts his morning off by finding out his cozy English home is being immediately demolished to make way for a new highway bypass. By the time brunch is being served, ...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Third
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-06-2005)

There seems to be a pattern forming with respect to the Dirk Maggs produced installments of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. When each series begins, Maggs is forced, as a byproduct of the late Douglas Adams's style, to dramatize a substantial quant...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Six
by Jason Davis (Tue 06-28-2005)

As the final notes of the Eagles' "Journey of the Sorcerer" fade into silence, so ends the legacy of Douglas Adams in the medium that gave birth to it. The fourth installment of the Quintessential Phase of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY closes one ...


COMIC-CON: The HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY teaser is shown!
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Fri 07-23-2004)

We've just received word that the teaser trailer for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY was shown moments ago at the Pixar panel held at the San Diego Comic Convention. Running between 30 to 60 seconds long, here's how our correspondent described the im...

The Science Of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
by M. Steven Felty (Tue 11-29-2005)

Michael Hanlon has been the science editor for The Daily Mail (London) for more than four years. The fact that Hanlon is a Brit probably gives him a sharper insight into the work of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy. Hanlon's bo...

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY adds scripter
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)

VARIETY reports Karey Kirkpatrick has been tapped to co-adapt the oft-reworked touchstone of geek culture, THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. With novels, radio and television series already long available, the movie plans continue a feature adaptation...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Four
by Jason Davis (Sun 06-12-2005)

...on of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. As a result of this disparity, it seemed like straight adaptations of the final volumes would utterly fail to account for the events of 1980's radio broadcasts. The premiere of the Tertiary Phase seemed to ...


HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE Still Alive?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-04-2002)

Contrary to what you might think, author Douglas Adams premature demise doesn't seem to have put the kibosh on a film based on his THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, according to his ex-agent.While talking to the BBC's Drive program, Ed Victor spoke of...

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE finally sees green
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-03-2003)

After almost two decades of being trapped in development hell, Walt Disney Pictures has finally given a greenlight for the feature film adaptation of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Filming is scheduled to commence next year in England, with city sc...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twenty-First
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-21-2005)

Suffering from less of the heavy-handed narration that's marred the two previous installments of this series, the third episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's Quandary Phase seems more suited to audio adaptation than its narrative-drenched forb...

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY hitches onto video
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-25-2002)

Remember the long ago mini-series of Douglas Adam's HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY? The 1981 translation of his classic science fiction comedy that ran all of six episodes and starred Peter Jones, Simon Jones and David Dixon?No? No matter. It's being re...


THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twentieth
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-14-2005)

Somewhat overshadowed by the theatrical release of the long awaited cinematic adaptation, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has returned once more to its original medium. Following on from 2004's Tertiary Phase (just released on CD in expanded form) i...

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE - Fit the Twenty-Second
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-28-2005)

Each installment of the Quandary Phase has made marked improvements on its predecessors, and the fourth part is no exception. It is now readily apparent that adapter Dirk Maggs has integrated the final volumes of Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker series into on...

GALAXY Goes Big at the Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 05-02-2005)

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" took the number one spot at the North American box office this past weekend. The film brought in $21.7 million. "The Interpreter" came in second with a take of $14.2 million in its second weekend. "XXX: State of th...

HITCHHIKER'S Trailer Online
by News Editor (Wed 02-16-2005)

Amazon.com is debuting the trailer for the HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY on their website. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, and John Malkovich, and opens April 29, 2005, in theaters everywhere.Click he...


HITCHHIKER'S casting is confirmed
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-29-2004)

Yesterday Dark Horizons was the first to publish the news and today it's confirmed by Variety: the actors assigned to the roles of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and Trillian have been signed, sealed and delivered for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY film....

AICN Sneaks "Hitchhiker's Guide" (Mon 01-31-2005)

AICN's Moriarty has reported on seeing an early test screening of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY.Here are a couple choice quotes:"...I thought the film was a glorious shambling tribute to the work of Adams, a beautifully realized vision filled to th...

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE Vogons spotted!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-28-2005)

Appearing over at the CHUD website are three scans of interest to those who have been anxiously awaiting our first look at the Vogons that will appear in THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie. This race of belligerent, foul-smelling and generally unl...

Douglas Adams - So Long and Thanks...
by James T. Voelpel & Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 06-08-2001)

...legendary HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY in all of its various forms, was one of the most gifted humorists of our time. His writings helped shape our view of the universe by commenting on its irony, stupidity and hypocrisy. While masters like Asimov ...


SF Obstacles
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-08-2007)

...nt of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, with a brand new full-cast dramatization of Mostly Harmless, the final book in Douglas Adams' famous "trilogy in five parts." While frequent flyer Arthur Dent searches the universe for his lost love...

HITCHHIKER'S Marvin finds his voice
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-07-2005)

The Planet Magrathea website reported on a half-dozen previously unannounced casting decisions for supporting roles in THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie, including the revelation that Alan Rickman will provide the voice of Marvin the Paranoid And...

“Mummy Returns” and more!
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-19-2006)

...ldquo;The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyto be released on a 50 GB Blu-ray:  Buena Vista Home Entertainment is switching over to 50 GB dual layered discs for all of their Blu-ray releases starting early next year.  On January 23 B...

The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)

...s to make Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It was scrapped when Aykroyd came up with the idea for Ghostbusters. #7. Kevin Smith's Fletch Won, starring Chris Rock If at the mention of "Fletch" you groan and say, "That '80s Chevy Chase mo...


HITCHHIKERS GUIDE Continues Without Douglas Adams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-19-2008)

As fellow Maniac StarlightGuard wrote in his Mania blog, it seems we are going to be moving forward into new territory within the "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" universe. Seven years after author Douglas Adams passed away, the BBC is reportin...

GUIDE going good
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-17-2004)

In the latest update to the blog on the official HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY website, executive producer Robbie Stamp welcomes readers and reassures them that the movie will remain true to the roots of Douglas Adams' classic novel. "Every version of ...

HEAVEN Not Enough to Help Slow Weekend
by News Editor (Mon 05-09-2005)

Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN took the top of the box office, with a take of $20 million for its debut weekend. HOUSE OF WAX came in second with BO pull of $12.2 millionTHE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY fell to third place with draw of $9.13 million...

SITH Sucks in the Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 05-23-2005)

...) 9. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" - $2 million ($46.9 million) 10. "Mindhunters" - $909,049 ($3.5 million)


MONSTER Eats Up Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 05-16-2005)

...n) 7. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - $4.8 million ($43.3 million) 8. The Interpreter - $4.38 million ($60.95 million) 9. XXX: State of the Union - $2.2 milllion ($24.4 million) 10. Mindhunters - $2 million

SITH Holds off MADAGASCAR and YARD
by News Editor (Mon 05-30-2005)

...)11. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" - $826,000 ($48.6 million) 12. "Sahara" - $440,000 ($66.3 million)

Inon Zur Scores "Pirates of the Caribbean" Video Game
by RANDALL LARSON (Tue 07-11-2006)

...res), THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (Walt Disney Pictures), and FANTASTIC FOUR (Marvel/Twentieth Century Fox). Inon's music can also be heard in the hit television series INTO THE WEST. Inon is a classically trained graduate of the Music Academy...

Galaxy Express 999 the Movie DVD-BOX (-)

What They Say?Galaxy 999 will take you on a journey, a never ending journey?. journey to the stars!? Leiji Matsumoto?s legendary storytelling is brought to life in the GE 999 series. Follow Tetsuro, on the quest to becoming a man and all the adventures he...


EV Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 07-29-2008)

...ts of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, though not in the same mind-bendingly absurd way. The developments are logical enough given the premise of the story - no small feat, considering how far-fetched that is. But, as I said, all this is the tip ...

DR WHO: Nightmare on Eden
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 04-11-2000)

By 1979, Tom Baker was firmly entrenched in his role as the fourth version of the intergalactic time-traveler known as Doctor, who had acquired two companions, Romana II (Lala Ward) and a robot pooch, K9. With this faux family in tow, the Time Lord mater...

Soundtrack Roundup
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-16-2005)

...R and THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Exteel is an online game featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots. Gamers create, customize and develop their own robots using a robust character creation tool, with easy-to-access gameplay ...

Vendetta Gets Fry-ed (Tue 04-19-2005)

IGN FilmForce recently interviewed British actor-writer Stephen Fry (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) who happened to be in Berlin. And why was he in Germany? It turns out he was there filming a role in the big-screen adaptation of the Alan Moore/Dave Gi...


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...

Author Neil Gaiman remembers mentor/friend Douglas Adams
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 03-08-2002)

In a recent conversation with CINESCAPE, best-selling AMERICAN GODS author Neil Gaiman shared some of his memories of Douglas Adams, author of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Gaiman became acquainted with Adams when he was just a 23 year old journal...

Doctor Who The City of Death
by John Sinnott (Wed 09-27-2006)

The highest rated story in the 26 year history of the original run of DOCTOR WHO, THE CITY OF DEATH a perennial fan favorite. Written by Douglas Adams (THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY) and Graham Williams and featuring Catherine Schell of Space 1999...

Warners & Others Set Release Dates for 2005 and 2006
by News Editor (Fri 02-04-2005)

Warner Bros. has moved the release date of its horror remake "House of Wax" back a week to the week of May 6 weekend. "Wax" stars Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, and Paris Hilton.In addition, 20th Century Fox's "Kingdom of Heaven," Disney's "Hitchhi...


Jody Foster hijacks a plane
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-24-2006)

... discs of HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY and RED DWARF 3-6. (O) BBC CUTTING EDGE COMEDY (BBC) Collects KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU Complete Series, LITTLE BRITAIN Series 1, THE OFFICE Special, THE OFFICE Series 1 & 2, and THE YOUNG ONES Complete. ...

THE DEAD ZONE - The Inside Man
by Jason Davis (Fri 07-21-2006)

...ed in THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, "proof denies faith." Ken Kramer, best known to fans of telefantasy as Dr. Ivanov in the Darin Morgan-penned X-FILES episode "War of the Coprophages" steps outside his usual scientific roles to play Gregarin...

Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)

...FIER, THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, and FANTASTIC FOUR. Inon's music can also be heard in the hit television series INTO THE WEST. For more information visit www.inonzur.com. Intrada has following up their recent expanded release of Bruce Broug...

Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)

With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and...


Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)

You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums...

And the first two HITCHHIKER'S are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-13-2004)

The BBCi Films broke a major exclusive about THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie, namely, which two actors will be starring in the film: Martin Freeman (LOVE ACTUALLY) will play Arthur Dent while Bill Nighy (UNDERWORLD) will play Slartibartfast. BB...

Fry will be your GUIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-20-2005)

The BBC website has confirmed that the voice for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY has been found, and it's Stephen Fry. A self-professed fan of the Douglas Adams novels, Fry told the Beeb, "Being asked to do the voice of The Guide is like having your ...

Malkovich thumbs a ride on GUIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-16-2004)

Actor John Malkovich has joined the cast of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie. Unlike the earlier casting announcements, Malkovich is playing a character not seen in Douglas Adams' novel but one created for the film (at the instruction of the nov...


New HITCHHIKERS find their towels
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-17-2003)

Variety reports that a new director has been put on the long-suffering HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie project. Garth Jennings replaces AUSTIN POWERS helmer Jay Roach as the GUIDE's director, with producing partner Nick Goldsmith along for the ride...

Special One-Day Content for GUIDE
by News Editor (Tue 09-13-2005)

Today THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY arrives on DVD. To celebrate, Buena Vista is offering a special one-day-only event on the official site. For September 13th only, the site will be providing visitors with special password which will allow them to...

New HITCHHIKER'S trailer! And there's art too!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-12-2004)

We received an email from a scooper early this morning that promised a "massive update" for the upcoming HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie appearing on three different websites. We waited and watched...and were rewarded.Yahoo Movies has now posted si...

Star Wars Tech Guide, Jennifer Fallon, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-19-2006)

Happy Tuesday everybody! This week we've got new Tor releases of the Wolfblade Trilogy, the Count Saint-Germain series, and The Company novels. In addition to those hardback debuts we've got a technical guide to the science of Star Wars from the good folk...


Epic Wyler Epic
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-13-2005)

... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY © Buena Vista (O) THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (Buena Vista) Loads of fun, much like a Terry Gilliam comedy, though I wish they'd done a Rutger Hauer cameo. Widescreen & foolscreen editions i...

Galaxy Railways Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Bryce Coulter (Sat 10-20-2007)

What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ...

FARSCAPE: Season One Episode Guide
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-25-2000)

Episode #1 - `Premiere.` Written by Rockne S. OBannon. Directed by Andrew Prowse. Astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder), in his experimental craft on a trip around Earth during the present time, is drawn into a wormhole that deposits him on the othe...

Sam's the President of the GALAXY
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-05-2004)

Sam Rockwell, star of CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND and known to science fiction fans as Guy the security guy in GALAXY QUEST, will be sipping Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters shortly because the actor has been cast as Zaphod Beeblebrox in the HITCHHIKER'S ...


TV Guide Covers Marvel's Guide to NYC (Sun 08-15-2004)

In this week's TV Guide, they apparently deemed the documentary, Marvel Super Heroes Guide to New York City, worthy enough to highlight it as their main pick on the Familiy Page's "Shows you can watch together." "Pleasant if not penetrating, Guide takes v...

Galaxy Angel AA Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Mon 09-22-2008)

More comic inanity from the Angel Brigade is this fourth season that shows no signs of letting up from the funny the earlier episodes brought. What They SayThe wacky adventures of the Angel Brigade continue as they spread mayhem and mischief across the ga...

Tsubasa Character Guide Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 02-16-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayAll is revealed in this look behind the scenes Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE! This book includes details on the characters, worlds, and mysteries of Tsubasa spanning th...

Galaxy Railways Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-22-2005)

What They SayThe new series from legendary creator Leiji Masumoto (Star Blazers, Captain Herlock, Galaxy Express 999, Interstella 5555). Carrying on his deceased father and brother\'s will, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force to protect the safety...


Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)

What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ...

SCOOP! An icy location for the HITCHHIKER'S movie revealed?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)

...g delayed HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie may be quietly preparing to move into gear. The scooper told us that Labrador Pictures will assist the HITCHHIKER'S production shoot in Iceland "either in April or August this year" and that the location...

Manga Guide to Sudoku (Mon 06-05-2006)

TOKYO: In The Manga Guide to Sudoku, MG Press offers the first book of its kind to combine two of today"s hottest pop-culture exports from Japan: manga and sudoku. Written by sudoku enthusiast Jay Morrison and illustrated by award-winning artist Atsuhisa...

Galaxy Angel X Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)

The last season of Galaxy Angel hits in a triple disc collection with the franchise taking yet another hit from Bandai Entertainment. What They Say: The Angel Brigade is at it again and with this new set of adventures comes a brand new brigade member! ...


Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-25-2007)

What They SayThe wacky adventures of the Angel Brigade continue as they spread mayhem and mischief across the galaxy. As always, Milfeulle is so scatter-brained that she rarely has a clue to what\'s going on, but her infinite good luck gets her out of tro...

Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-11-2007)

What They SayHi! It's nice to meet you, this is Apricot Sakuraba. Please call me Rico! We, the Angel Troupe, are working hard to preserve peace in the galaxy!! Anise-san is especially on the edge because she owes money to people. She's amazing, and maybe ...

Galaxy Angel II Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Thu 05-31-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KananTranslated by:Koji TajiiAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayIt\'s been quite some time since Commander Takuto Meyers and the Angel Troupe put an end to Eonia\'s rebellion. The peaceful lull has paved the way for the d...

Galaxy Angel Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-04-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kanan (Concept by Broccoli)Translated by:Koji TajiiAdapted by:What They SayThe Angel Troupe feels the pressure as Eonia's forces draw ever closer, spreading a reign of terror across the galaxy. When Eonia's legions execute a d...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: The Galaxy Railways, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-02-2005)

Hello, and welcome to a fresh look at English dubbed anime. This time the discussion centers on The Galaxy Railways, volume one, released and dubbed by FUNimation. This show harkens back to the early days of anime, both in terms of story and plot. The cha...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-16-2004)

What They SayMilfeulle Sakuraba is the newest member of the Angel Brigade, a branch of the Transvaal Empire military whose primary mission is to search for relics known as ?Lost Technology?. The only problem is?no one actually knows what the Lost Technolo...

Manga: The Complete Guide Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 12-06-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jason ThompsonTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThis companion and handy reference guide to manga features extensive reviews and information on more than 900 different manga series, complete with background and stories, as...

Galaxy Angel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 04-23-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kanan (Concept by Broccoli)Translated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They Say Milfeulle, Mint, Ranpha, Forte and Vanilla are beautiful and talented pilots of their Emblem Frame. Each of these warriors possess special gifts, maki...


Broccoli Books Acquires Galaxy Angel II and Kon Kon Kokon (Tue 07-11-2006)

Los Angeles, CA (July 10, 2006) - Broccoli Books has announced the acquisition of two manga titles, Galaxy Angel II and Kon Kon Kokon at Anime Expo 2006. Galaxy Angel II is the third installment in the popular Galaxy Angel series, focusing on a new group...

Galaxy Express 999
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2002)

What They SayTetsuro (Chul Ii in Korean) is a poor, penniless boy, living with his mother on Earth in the distant future. His mother, when mortally wounded by a band of mechanized people, tells him to get on the Galaxy Express 999 and go to a planet where...

SCOOP: Is this the HITCHHIKER movie's Marvin?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-16-2004)

Switch on your truth detector and take this rumor with a pound of salt until it's proven otherwise, but according to this report on the Magrathea fansite (which tracks news about THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY film), a prototype costume for Marvin t...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-26-2004)

What They SayMilfeulle Sakuraba is the newest member of the Angel Brigade, a branch of the Transvaal Empire military whose primary mission is to search for relics known as ?Lost Technology?. The only problem is?no one actually knows what the Lost Technolo...


Galaxy Fraulein Yuna
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-07-2002)

What They SayStart with Yuna, Savior of the Light, Galaxy Defender, and the number one fan of Polylina, who not only plays a super-hero on TV, but actually is one in her spare time. Add Yuna?s friend Yuri, an android with an astonishing appetite. Multip...

Galaxy Angel A Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-03-2006)

What They SayContains all 26 episodes Galaxy Angel A in one complete DVD collection! There\'s a new upstart squad that\'s gunning to make the Angel Brigade look bad and take over their work. The girls are going to have to collect more Lost Technology, s...

The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 06-19-2002)

...esque THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY includes, in the midst of a number of documentaries and retrospectives, a making of that includes former Procol Harum musician Gary Brooker describing how the music from the show's Restaurant At The End of the...

There's a Pan-Dimension in My Ice Box, Part 1
by His Lordship Chaos (-)

Part 1: Desperately Seeking Sake So there I was one night, happily watching my friend's Revolutionary Girl Utena DVD, when I had realized that to properly revolutionize the world, an otaku needs vast amounts of Sake to help. Especially after seeing the e...


Mage Supe Gets Promotion
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-25-2002)

...rding The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for the studio.

Brother’s Grimm
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-14-2007)

...ian The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Manchurian Candidate Men of Honor Saw II Saw II (Unrated) Saw III We Were Soldiers   HD DVD   Black Rain Brokeback Mountain   January 30, 2007   Blu-ray   Flyb...

Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)

I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De...

Lady in the Water
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-07-2007)

...bsp; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy   The Manchurian Candidate   Men of Honor   Saw II  Saw II (Unrated)  Saw III   We Were Soldiers    HD DVD   Black Rain   Brokeback Mountain  ...


Warwick Davis joins "Prince Caspian"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-08-2007)

According to Walt Disney Pictures, Warwick Davis has signed on to play the role of Nikabrik, the Black Dwarf, in the upcoming film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.In the film, to be directed and adapted by Andrew Adamson, the Pevensie siblings re...

Mania on this Day: Hitchhiker Surprises, Wonder Faith and Hardwicke's Twilight
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 10-04-2008)

After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time. Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we&rsquo...

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 05-31-2007)

What They SayKeith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Princess Allura have successfully awakened the legendary robot guardian, Voltron. After countless battles, they\'ve pushed back the forces of evil King Zarkon, freeing the Princess\'s home, planet Arus, as well a...

Sky High
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-31-2006)

...ian The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Manchurian Candidate Men of Honor Saw II Saw II (Unrated) Saw III We Were Soldiers  HD DVD  Black Rain Brokeback Mountain  January 30, 2007  Blu-ray  Flyboys...


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...

Galaxy Angel Rune Episode 1 STREAMING ON dot-anime.us (Mon 06-02-2008)

Torrance, Calif. June 2, 2008 - dot-anime.us, the ecommerce site operated by Bandai Visual USA, announced today the details of the third title for their streaming video service, which offers fans a legal option to view a full episode of Bandai Visual USA...

Galaxy Angel Party Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-26-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various Artists (concept: Broccoli)Translated by:Koji Tajii / Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:What They SaySaving the galaxy... one planet at a time! The Angel Troupe is just about done with their current mission to deliver over ...

GALAXY QUEST (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-24-1999)

The idea for GALAXY QUEST did not sound particularly promising: take a bunch of actors from a cheesy sci-fi show and thrust them into a real outer space adventure. After all, a not dissimilar idea had been attempted in THREE AMIGOS, with mixed results: pa...


Galaxy Angel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-26-2004)

What They SayStart with Milfeulle in search of Vanilla\'s mysterious, unidentified, lost treasure. Add Ranpha planning Forte\'s \"funeral\" as an excuse for forgetting a date. Mix well with Mint and Milfeulle in pursuit of a runaway high-tech tank. Fold i...

Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-03-2007)

What They SayEpisode 7: The legendary Moon Angel Troupe meets Rune Angel Troupe! The members of former Moon Angel Troupe, Milfeulle, Mint, Vanilla, Ranpha, Forte, and Chitose, visit their successor Rune Angel Troupe. Apricot and the other members are huff...

Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Greetings to you Tenchi enthusiasts all across The Fruited Plain (and The True North Strong and Free, and The Land of the Rising Sun, and wherever else you have the Internet). The views expressed by the writer of this review may not be those of...

Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-10-2007)

What They SayEpisode 2: It\'s time for the winter sale and Apricot and the Rune Angel Troupe members stars training aiming for a drawing card. Meanwhile, a space robber band was plotting a crime using the sale as camouflage!The Review!The Rune Angel Troup...


Galaxy Angel Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-15-2004)

What They SayLife is never easy when you\'re a Galaxy Angel. The Angels must always make tough decisions like sacrificing their teammates to save them selves from humiliation or giant destructive dice. Just getting a slice of pizza takes a large-scale ope...

Superman II: The Donner Cut
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-24-2006)

...ian The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Manchurian Candidate Men of Honor Saw II Saw II (Unrated) Saw III We Were Soldiers  HD DVD  Black Rain Brokeback Mountain  January 30, 2007  Blu-ray  Flyboys...

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 12-19-2006)

It’s that time of year again where shopping becomes warfare and finding that perfect gift is some times more stressful than actually buying it.   That’s where this Gift Guide comes in handy. It’s not the end-all, be-all of Gift ...

Galaxy Angel Z Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-18-2005)

What They SayThe galaxy is always on the verge of destruction when the Galaxy Angels are around! Whether it’s because of the Angels actions in investigating a Lost Technology or because of the once a year event when Milfeulle’s good luck turn...


Galaxy Angel Z Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-14-2005)

What They SayThe Galaxy Angels have been chosen to be pilots for a new weapons development by the army. When combined the vehicles will form into a super robot! Now they must take on a galactic monster headed towards the base. But wait, has Ranpha left th...

“Superman: The Movie” and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-17-2006)

...ian The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Manchurian Candidate Men of Honor Saw II Saw II Saw III We Were Soldiers  HD DVD  Black Rain Brokeback Mountain

Stiller and Vaughn are USED GUYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-10-2003)

...on of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY for years, as well as a sequel to MEET THE PARENTS.USED GUYS is set in a future where all the men of the planet have been wiped out except for, you guessed, it, Stiller and Vaughn's characters. The pair of luc...

Music for Westerns and Sci-Fi
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-30-2004)

THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSFrom Intrada comes the first ever complete recording of Jerry Fieldings celebrated 1970 score for Michael Winners LAWMAN (Intrada Sp Coll Vol 17). The score contains one of the complex and modernistic composers most provocati...


DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)

VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.Cs semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottins waterlogged ghosts. T...

Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-21-2007)

What They SayThe search for lost technology continues as the Angel Brigade makes a frenzied sweep across the galaxy. The squad discovers a dangerous piece of lost technology capable of destroying the universe unless they can successfully play seven rounds...

Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)

Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin...

I, WHO: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE DR. WHO NOVELS
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 01-11-2000)

When the long-running British science-fiction TV series `Doctor Who` was unceremoniously cancelled by the BBC in 1990, rabid fans (a.k.a. Whovians) were soon treated to all-new adventures in the form of original novels. Virgin Publishing debuted the first...


THE OUTER LIMITS COMPANION
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-29-2000)

`There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission...` Is anyone out there not familiar with these words, which were first enunciated with kaledioscopic black and white test patterns, s...

"Metal: The Definitive Guide"
by Tim Janson (Sat 03-31-2007)

Its fans are among the most loyal and most rabid in the music industry, and it has survived nearly forty years by having the uncanny ability to constantly re-invent itself…it is Heavy Metal.  Metal: The Definitive Guide is no mere hyperbole...

INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (Hardcover)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-14-2008)

For several years DK Publishing has partnered with Lucasfilm to bring the details of the Star Wars universe to life. The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga and Star Wars C...

Galaxy Railways Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-21-2006)

What They SayEach vibrating strand woven into the universe represents the desire of every galactic citizen. But when the natural order of things is lost, nothing is certain - even the future. The SDF has subpoenaed Captain Bulge to assess punishment for ...


Galaxy Angel Z Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-15-2004)

What They SayThe five Galaxy Angels are back again with a mission for more gut busting laughs! After discovering the Lost Technology, it\'s only a matter of time to see the Angel Brigade fall back into mischief. During their assignment the girls must inve...

Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns
by Jason Henderson (Mon 01-29-2001)

A few years ago when Little Women came out in theaters, a male friend of mine somehow ended up going to see it at the urging of his girlfriend. When he returned, I asked him how it was, and he ordered a drink and said, `I felt dirty... I definitely should...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-26-2004)

What They SayThe search for the Lost Technology continues. But if they don\'t know what it is, how are they going to find it for the inspectors? Well, the Angel Brigade isn\'t going to find it if they\'re playing bikini baseball, running from ghosts or be...

Galaxy Angel S
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-29-2008)

What They SayThe Angel Brigade is back! In an attempt to defend her comrades from insurgent pirate forces, Milfeulle takes hold of an armed enemy grenade and starts running! Upon waking up in the hospital she finds herself being ignored by her friends and...


Galaxy Angel Beta Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 03-20-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KananTranslated by:Koji TajiiAdapted by:What They SaySecrets are revealed on the White Moon, as fragments of Chitose's past begin to surface and Prince Shiva's story is finally told. Meanwhile, the Space Whale's picking up ba...

Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)

Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat...

Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-06-2007)

What They SayThey may solve the problem, but they\'re always overdone and sketchy. In the end the damage is doubled... Because of all the blunders by the Rune Angel Troupe, the worried top brass decides to reeducate them and sends a man named Sakae to be ...

Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)

Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s...


Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Derek Guder (Fri 04-16-2004)

The Review!This is one of those light-hearted anime with short episodes and short plots, but plenty of cute and silly girls. This isn\'t something that\'s going to have everyone rolling around on the floor, busting a gut from laughter, but most anime fans...

Galaxy Angel X Detailed
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)

Galaxy Angel X has had its solicitation finally come out at long last and it's an interesting one to be sure. The final season of the series is being released in a complete collection but with something of a twist. Along the way, out of the thirteen episo...

Book Review of Zombie Movies: The Ultimate Guide
by Tim Janson (Thu 10-16-2008)

  Glenn Kay’s book touts itself as the ultimate guide to zombie films and it’s not too far off with that claim. Kay reviews nearly 300 films in a genre that seems to keep growing every year. It’s hard to believe that the ...

Hasbro Announces Transformers The Movie Guide (Fri 05-25-2007)

With breathtaking stills and in-depth character profiles, Transformers: