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Eigo kudasai (English, please): The One with the Host Club
by G.B. Smith (Fri 11-14-2008)
"Being a host and getting fussed over by a bunch of girls may not be that bad."
--Haruhi Fujioka
Dubbed by FUNimation Productions, Flower Mound, TX.
See the Mania Review
Running Time: 300 mins (excl. extras).
Episodes 1-13.
Directed by ... Ouran High School Host Club Season 1 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-07-2008)
When Haruhi finds herself deep in debt to the Host Club, the only way to pay them back is to become one of them…
What They Say:
Ouran High School. An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning is secondary to luxury. Bookish Haruhi c... FUNimation® Entertainment Reveals Cast of Ouran High School Host Club (Sat 07-05-2008)
U.S. Production Wraps on Popular Japanese Animated Series Los Angeles, CA, July 4, 2008 -- At a premiere event held today at Anime Expo 2008, FUNimation Entertainment announced the cast for the animated romantic comedy series Ouran High School Host Club...
Concept Sketch and Details for HOST 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)
Some new details and a concept sketch has made its way online for THE HOST 2 (it's really a prequel), courtesy of Sci-Fi Japan. The details came by way of a press release from creator Kang Full, who alway drew the concept below featuring a lift holding th... Ellen DeGeneres to host 79th Annual Academy Awards
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-08-2006)
Ellen DeGeneres to host 79th Annual Academy AwardsEllen DeGeneres has accepted an offer to host the 79th Annual Academy Awards on February 25, 2007. It will be her first time hosting the event.Laura Ziskin, who is producing this year's ceremonies, said T... Ouran Host Club Panel (Fri 07-04-2008)
Information out of the Ouran Host Club panel is proving interesting for fans of it as the cast has been announced:Haruhi - Caitlin GlassTamaki - Vic MignognaKyoya - J. Michael TatumHunny - Luci ChristianHikaru - Todd HaberkornKaoru - Greg AyresMori - Trav...Palms Casino to Host 'Elektra' World Premiere (Wed 12-29-2004)
The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort will play host to the World Premiere of 'Elektra' and you can win tickets to the big event.Universal Sets Gore Verbinski To Produce THE HOST
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 11-19-2008)
Along with Universal's upcoming Bioshock and Disney's upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Gore Verbinski has another high-profile project to produce in the near future. Variety reports the director has been tasked with co-producing a remake of the 2006 B... "The Host"
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 03-08-2007)
There has perhaps never been a movie quite like The Host. Imagine if the folks making Godzilla not only had access to the Weta Workshop (that’s Peter Jackson’s effects house) but also had a genuine gift for comedy, pathos and a sly, satiri... Rodriguez and Tarantino to host Festival
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-01-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, in an effort to pave the way for their upcoming film, Grindhouse, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino will program and host the Los Angeles Grindhouse Film Festival.The festival, running Sunday-April 30 at the New B... Billy Crystal to host 76th Academy Awards
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-24-2003)
It's official. Comedian Billy Crystal is returning to host the 76th Academy Awards ceremony, the eighth time that Crystal has done so. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on February 29, 2004 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.The big factor in Crystal ... "The Host"
by Brian Thomas (Sun 03-11-2007)
It’s been a while since there has been a traditional, old fashioned monster movie, the kind where an aberration is produced or awakened by mankind’s science can only be destroyed by the heroic actions of a few individuals making use of the ... Universal to remake "The Host"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-13-2007)
According to Sci Fi Wire, Universal Studios has acquired the rights to the Korean-language monster movie, The Host, and plans to remake the film for American audiences.The film centers on a dysfunctional family that must overcome its differences to save i... China & Korea Teams Up for HOST 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-26-2008)
Expect a Chinese collaboration with Korea for a sequel to 2006's Korean monster movie The Host, reports Variety. Korean production company Chungeorahm and China's Stone Man Films will co-produce a Chinese sequel with Ning Hao (Crazy Stone) penning the scr... SAN FRANCISCO'S JAPANTOWN HOST THE ANIME STREET PAVILION AT THE 4TH ANNUAL ASIAN HERITAGE STREET CELEBRATION (Tue 03-11-2008)
San Francisco, CA (March 10, 2008) -- eigoMANGA and AsianWeek Produces The Anime Street Pavilion At The Fourth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration In San Francisco's Japantown. The Anime Street Pavilion celebrates the otaku (anime fan) culture in th...McKellen & Stewart Host X-Men Sneaks (Wed 05-10-2006)
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart usher in the summer movie season with a two-night "X-Men" sneak preview only on FOX...L.A. Film Festival to host 'Transformers' bow
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-07-2007)
DreamWorks' tentpole "Transformers" will have its Los Angeles bow at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival on Wednesday, June 27.
The event will be open to the public, with the movie screening simultaneously in four Westwood Village theaters -- Mann's Bru... Anime Boston 2007 announces second round of guests Northeast ™s largest anime convention to host worldwide talent (Fri 03-16-2007)
Boston, MA -- Anime Boston 2007 is pleased to announce its second round of guests. From Japan, the convention welcomes Junji Nishimura, director of "Ranma ½" and the "Violinist of Hamelin", and also Yasuhiro Imagawa, the creator of "Giant Robo" and chie...Ouran Host Club Season 1 Part 2
by Not Yet Assigned (Thu 10-30-2008)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language, English 2.0 Language, English SubtitlesReview Equipment Bandai Visual USA To Host Panel On Galaxy Angel Rune With Special Guests; Adds Guests For Freedom Panel at Anime Expo 2007 (Fri 06-08-2007)
"GALAXY ANGEL RUNE" voice actress Yuuna Inamura, "FREEDOM" series planner Dai Sato and director Shuhei Morita all to appear in-person TORRANCE, Calif., June 8, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced fu...Ellen's truly a heavenly host now
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-23-2004)
After conquering the daytime talk show world and helping to find Nemo, comedienne Ellen DeGeneres has set her sights on playing The Big Kahuna. DeGeneres is now attached to star in a remake of OH, GOD! where she will play the part of the Supreme Being, a ... AEAF Visual Effects event to host C2F F/X Gurus (Fri 11-19-2004)
Learn the creative and technical secrets behind some of the most exciting VFX and animation work in film and television today. A unique opportunity to gain insights into these exciting international and local projects. The creators 'Man Thing', 'Spider-Ma...A host of peeps from JEEPERS CREEPERS 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)
MGM has supplied us with a whack of stills from the upcoming JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, continuing the reign of terror for The Creeper. It's day 22 of the Creeper's 23-day long feeding frenzy. As the final hours wind down the appetite of the Creeper only intensi... Robert J. Sawyer to Host Sci-Fi Radio Show Pilot
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 09-17-2002)
The pilot for a new Sci-Fi radio show, hosted by SF author extrodinare Robert J. Sawyer (author of HOMINIDS and ILLEGAL ALIEN) will appear on Canada's CBC radio next week. Canadian fans will be able to tune into the show directly, called FASTER THAN LIGHT... Play Boy Blues (aka P. B. B.) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-09-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SaySelling one\'s body
at Japan\'s most popular Host Club comes naturally for Junsuke Aki. In fact, he is the club\'s top performer (and earner!) and is easily the m... JLA/WITCHBLADE
by James Busbee (Wed 10-04-2000)
Crossovers always seem like such a great idea. Pair up the top heroes from two different companies, toss ’em in a brawl with a couple of big-time villains, and sit back and count the sales. But while the concept seems great, too often they come across as ... Night Visions
by Carl Cortez (Thu 07-12-2001)
It's nice to see Fox marketing their new anthology series NIGHT VISIONS the right way by acknowledging that this is essentially an updated riff on THE TWILIGHT ZONE. In commercials for the series, the rock song "Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring hums in t... Viz Media May Title Solicitations (Tue 12-13-2005)
ANIMEONDVD.COM SOLICITATION BOOKS Fullmetal Alchemist (Novel), Vol. 3 VIZ Fiction Story by: Makoto Inoue, Art by: Hiromu Arakawa Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find ...Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... B.O.D.Y. Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Fri 06-27-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ao MimoriTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:Kelly Sue DeconnickWhat They SayEveryone thinks 16-year-old Sakura has weird taste in guys because she can\'t stop drooling over Fuji, the strong silent type who sits next to her i... Jody Foster hijacks a plane
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-24-2006)
This weekend I plan on going to the movies. Yes, I know I go to the movies almost every weekend, and quite a few weekends as well, and maybeyou do, too. But this weekend I'm going to the movies for 24 hours! That's right, on Friday B-Fest returns for it's... Aykroyd Goes OUT THERE
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-04-2002)
Dan Aykroyd is adding talk show host to his resume, though the program will be atypical within the gab genre. The SCI FI Channel has signed on Aykroyd to act as host of a program called OUT THERE, which will deal with the paranormal. An enthusiast of the ... ON THE LOT: The Results Show
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-31-2007)
This episode is a travesty of filmmaking and a mess of an episode in general for a series that is turning into a big train wreck. Let me get my thoughts out on the films that were “not” voted off to start with. It’s come out re... Stargate SG-1: The Series So Far
by T.K. Merchant (Fri 07-06-2001)
Okay, folks for those of you who are unfamiliar with the popular sci-fi series, think of this this article as your STARGATE: SG-1 primer course. But be warned the piece will be followed by a short quiz.STARGATE: SG-1 is Showtime pay cable TV's continuat... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... THE ZACHERLEY ARCHIVES
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 01-23-2006)
In the first few decades of the Television Age, though coast-to-coast broadcasts via the major networks drew large audiences, TV's bread and butter came from local programming. In those days, sometimes a single TV personality would host a morning kids' sh... TOONAMI converges on LOCKDOWN
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-17-2001)
Not only is Cartoon Network the provider of original (SAMURAI JACK, the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE) and re-purposed animated programming on a 24-hour a day schedule, it's also a true leader in the arena of convergence the interactive setting where online an... "Mystery Science Theater: Vol. 7"
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-23-2006)
I was going to review the latest boxed set of Mystery Science Theater shows that Rhino has released, but it has gone out of print (due to the inclusion of a Godzilla movie most probably). It doesn’t seem fair to review an item that people ... FARSCAPE: Season One Episode Guide
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-25-2000)
Episode #1 - `Premiere.` Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon. 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... Oh My Goddess! Vol.#26
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 02-20-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kosuke FujishimaTranslated by:Dana Lewis and Lea HernandezAdapted by:Dana Lewis and Lea HernandezWhat They SayThe Devil came down to Tarikihongan! As Lind, the Fifth Goddess battles Hild to defeat the Eater of Angels, it is th... Gasaraki Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-23-2001)
What They SayThe battle moves to Japan as the T.A. team members find themselves prisoners in their own country. As opposing forces in the government tear each other to shreds, the Gowas make plans to exploit their new discoveries. But the Symbol strike te... FUNimation @ Otakon (Fri 07-20-2007)
The folks at FUNimation are in the midst of their panel and have sent out a detailed looked at their new licenses which can be discussed here:Ouran Host ClubSasamiBaldr Force EXE ResolutionViz Media New Title Solicitations (Fri 06-03-2005)
Right stuf has a slew of new releases listed from Viz Media tonight on the manga side, all due out pretty much within the first two weeks of November:All New Tenchi Muyo, the (aka: Shin Tenchi Muyo) Vol. #07 - $8.99 - 11/01/2005From Far Away Vol. #07 - $9...Sakura Wars
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-26-1999)
What They SayAll four episodes! The year is 1919. The World has barely survived the first Demon War and the next is about to begin. Conventional weapons won\'t cut it, neither will conventional soldiers. Humanity needs the few, the proud, the pure: the Sp... Viz New Manga Solicitations (Tue 03-22-2005)
The Right Stuf site has updated with a number of new titles coming out from Viz in manga form this July:Full Metal Alchemist Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 07/05/2005Full Moon Wo Sagashite Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 07/05/2005Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 07/0...AnimeOnDVD Podcast Launches (Thu 01-26-2006)
One thing we didn\'t mention in our year in review look forward at 2006 is that we\'ve got a new weekly podcast in the works with the first episode launching today on iTunes with host Lauren Goodnight. We\'ve got a number of plans for this over the coming...Dragonball Z Movie Special #5 - Cooler217;s Revenge (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayAfter defeating Frieza on Namek, Goku returns to a peaceful life on Earth with his family and friends. But the heroic Saiyan217;s world is turned upside down when a routine camping trip turns into a desperate struggle for life! Who is this...Guyver Vol. #1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe animated brainchild of comic artist Yoshiki Takaya! Encouraged by his editor to make his initial combat-suit design more grotesque, Takaya struck upon the idea of an alien, biological device, a living armor that bonded itself organically ... Virus Vol. #2
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayEver vigilant, the forces of S.T.A.N.D. are confronted with some of the Incubator?s more subtle strategies and find themselves waging war across cyberspace. When an insidious form of the Virus begins to infect women by means of their cybernet... New Viz Manga Licenses (Fri 02-18-2005)
Forum reader Sandrylina was browsing through Amazon and found a few new titles attributed to Viz that haven\'t been announced anywhere to our knowledge yet. This has happened before with the Barnes & Noble computer systems and with Amazon so there is a ve...Words Worth Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-21-2002)
What They SayThe legend has survived for generation. The Words Worth tablet, which will unlock the secrets of the Universe for the one who can decipher it, has been shattered. The warring tribes of Light and Shadow blame each other, and their accusations ... Toshiba 55HX70 55 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Toshiba 55HX70 55\" Rear-Projection HDTV By David Christopher Asher Vital Statistics: - MSRP $3499 ($2150-$2750 street) - 4:3 Aspect ratio - HDTV (1080i, 480p) compatible - 1280 lines vertical resolution - Illuminated A/V univ...Ranma 1/2: Anything Goes Martial Arts Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)
What They SayThis 22 episode, 5 DVD box set continues in its second season to develop the on-going storylines of Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo, their families and introduces even more of the series217; zany cast of characters.
Get to know the infamou... Willem Dafoe Joins Bloody CIRQUE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-28-2008)
Actor Willem Dafoe certainly likes playing a vampire. The thespian has been cast in the upcoming vampire horror-fantasy Cirque du Freak, says Shock Til You Drop. This would be his third vampire flick behind Daybreakers and Shadow of the Vampire. If true, ... MEDIUM: Wicked Game Part 2
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-03-2008)
This two episode story arc is built on a twist that takes a step to far into the ridiculous, and it has also been done before. With that said though, the characters carried the first half of the story off. Angelica Houston’s character Cynt... Cartoon Network Upfronts Look Promising
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 04-07-2008)
Often the Cartoon Network mistreats shows that might appeal to more than just children, other than the Adult Swim Block of shows that airs on Sunday nights. The network had a fantastic series in Justice League that could appeal to all ages, but definitely... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Directors & Stars for FEAR ITSELF
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)
A host of provocative directors, actors and writers - including award-winning directors John Landis ("An American Werewolf in London"), Darren Bousman ("Saw II, III and IV"), Ronny Yu ("Freddy vs. Jason," "Bride of Chuck... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... Death Dealer #6
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Sat 02-02-2008)
Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer has seen print in comics form before, via Glenn Danzig’s publisher, Verotik. But, given the lack of story behind Frazetta’s original series of paintings, Nat Jones, Jay Fotos, Joshua Ortega, and Jason H... New French Trailer for Diesel's BABYLON A.D
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Vin Diesel's upcoming sci-fi action thriller Babylon A.D has popped up online. It's in French but since it's the first teaser video for the film, it's worth passing along. The film stars Vin Diesel, Gérard Depardieu, Mi... Weekly Book Buzz: Erotic Fantasy Art
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-05-2008)
In terms of erotic art, nothing quite goes together like medieval weaponry, taut flesh and larger-than-life curves. From the outset of fantasy literature, genre-based erotic art has provided a focal point for the imagination and an oftentimes necessary co... TV Wasteland: Do Bigger Booms Make Better Stories?
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 06-23-2008)
There’s no keeping this image under wraps as it takes up an entire wall of a building. This painting depicts the entire planet blowing up - quite a leap from the last mass destruction painting that just showed New York City blowing up. This is a ver... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
This week Warner Home Entertainment will release their DVD movie tie-in Batman - Gotham Knight. We have three different versions to choose from, unlike Justice League: A New Frontier which had four (R.I.P. HD-DVD), so which will it be? Times are tough all... City Hunter TV Season 3
by Andrew Tei (Mon 03-08-2004)
What They SayCity Hunter\'s back! Ryo Saeba and his long-suffering partner Kaori are out to make the streets of Shinjuku safe for the weak, the poor, the down-trodden, the... Well, actually, Ryo\'s just hoping for a little nookie from a grateful client. A... Second French Trailer for BABYLON A.D
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-27-2008)
While no trailers have appeared for US audiences, a second French teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action adventure Babylon A.D has appeared online in May. The film, which is being created by a French production and director Mathieu Kassovitz, stars... HULK Smash vs. Hulk Hogan in Gladiators
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
Even though it's some weeks away and it's only 4 days before the movie's release, HR is giving out a release that we should expect an "American Gladiators" special on June 9, which pits Incredible Hulk original star Lou Ferrigno vs. wrestling (a... New International Poster for BABYLON A.D
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-10-2008)
A new international poster has popped up online for Vin Diesel's next sci-fi action adventure Babylon A.D courtesy of Filmz.ru. You can check out the full size poster by clicking on the left photo. Alongside Diesel, the film co-stars Gérard Depardi... Tsukihime Lunar Legend Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Mon 08-22-2005)
What They SayThe nightmare is far from over. Arcueid\'s true target, Roa, still roams the streets and is claiming more victims. But how can you destroy a man who keeps being reincarnated? This person could be anyone? Shiki\'s friends... his family... even... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... Ranma ˝ The Movie 2 - Nihao my Concubine
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 12-15-2005)
What They SayBased on the original and successful comics by Rumiko Takahashi (creator of the equally popular Urusei Yatsura series), Ranma ˝ concerns the comedic adventures of the eponymous hero and his friends.
During a trip to China to train in the mar... Hammerboy
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-12-2005)
What They SayIn the wake of a worldwide disaster, a boy named Mangchi leads a sheltered life with his grandfather on Candlestick Island. Armed with his trusty hammer, Mangchi roams the island in search of adventure. When a fugitive princess named Poplar a... Rune Soldier Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Mon 02-12-2007)
What They SayStupid is as stupid fights!
Louie enters the ring once again! This time it\'s for a tournament pitting fighters against each other in true hand-to-hand combat. Conrad and Leonard join the party but the party turns to panic when it is discove... Burst Angel Vol. #2
by Justin Rich (Wed 07-13-2005)
What They SayA secret society217;s conjured up the spirit of an ancient demon, and they mean to set it loose on Meg. And if that217;s not enough, a dangerous giant bird preys on young girls and snatches up Meg before Jo217;s very eyes! A secret w... Love Hina Spring Special
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-02-2006)
What They SayIt\'s spring break, Love Hina style!
Naru, Keitaro, and Mutsumi have taken the entrance exam for Tokyo U yet again! However, before the results are announced, Keitaro disappears. Where did he go? Secretly concerned, Naru acts like she doesn\... Midnight Strike Force
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-15-2006)
What They SayA super-secret cult of lesbians performs erotic experiments on bodies from the local hospital! Their purpose: to revive the spirit of their ancient leader in a virile human form. Now it\'s up to the Midnight Strike Force, a team of busty just... Kamichu Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-11-2006)
What They SayWhat would you do if you suddenly became a god? When little Yurie, a Junior High School student, discovers that she is a god, she is beside herself in indecision and asks her friends. Thus begins her new life exploring what it means to be a g... I Shall Never Return
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-22-2007)
What They SayKen Amafuji has lived a dark life. He\'s had to fend for himself as long as he can remember, selling himself to strange men just to pay the rent. The one ray of light in his life has always been his childhood friend, Ritsurou Yoshinari. Brigh... Prince of Tennis Box Set 01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-04-2007)
What They SayRyoma Echizen is the 12-year-old son of a famous tennis player and a tennis genius in his own right. With talent in his blood and fire in his eyes, he backs up his confidence on the court with amazing skills. Now he has to overcome the older ... 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... Vermilion Pleasure Night Vol. #3
by Mike Dungan (Sat 10-20-2007)
What They SayWhat They Say: Join sexy singer, manic mannequins, devilish delinquents, a crazy cook, and zonked-out zombies in the year217;s most disturbing 211;and delicious- dish Japan has ever cooked up. Find out why this trippy, hippy kaleidoscop... Kirameki Project Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-28-2006)
What They SayKana battles the mysterious Giant Robot, overpowering it. They escape, thanks to the bravery of Doctor Uzume, the youngest and best-looking pilot of the Robot. Uzume ends up as Kana\'s captive, and the shy, talented girl reminds him of his ow... Mahoromatic Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-03-2005)
What They SaySuguru is a young man with problems many others his age just might kill to have. An orphan, Suguru lives on his own, but his housekeeping skills are so poor that it\'s becoming painfully obvious he needs help. Enter Mahoro, a buxom 19 year-ol... DNAngel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)
What They SayPoor Daisuke Niwa is just a regular kid with some extraordinary DNA. As if growing up wasn't hard enough already! Now he has to carry out super secret thefts as the Phantom Thief Dark too. He's got plenty of obstacles along the way as well. T... Azumanga Daioh Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayIt\'s fall, and that means festivals! Yukari and Minamo\'s life-long rivalry shifts into high gear as their students square off in a winner-take-all, school-wide sports contest. Later, even more madness is unleashed when the culture fest brin... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-19-2004)
What They SayFemale cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage cr... Comic Party Vol. #1 (also Limited Edition w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-11-2004)
What They SayA hilarious new series that parodies the entire Anime/Manga industry! With direction by Norihiko Sudo (Assistant Director ? CASTLE IN THE SKY) and scripts by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (NADESICO / GATEKEEPERS 21)!
Destiny or delusion? It?s a hilario... Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. #7
by Paul Jacques (Tue 12-30-2003)
What They SayThe secret workings of NERV begin to become clear as SEELE mercilessly interrogates NERV217;s key personnel in a ruthless bid to uncover Gendo Ikari217;s real agenda! A complex triple-cross leaves the fate of mankind hanging in the bala... Project Arms Vol. #8
by Luis Cruz (Mon 03-29-2004)
What They SayTakeshi finally uncovers the true scope of White Rabbit\'s powers - and not a moment too soon. A bomb atop Aisora Tower reminds him that time (and explosives) wait for no man.
Ryo\'s got problems too - after tracking Gauss to the local stadi... Dragonball Z Movie #09: Bojack Unbound
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)
What They SayThe infamous millionaire X.S. Cash is funding the most amazing martial arts tournament the Universe has ever seen! The four tournament finalists must do battle with warriors representing the four corners of the galaxy in a decisive battle to ... BASToF Syndrome Vol. #3
by Luis Cruz (Fri 08-20-2004)
What They SaySet in the high-tech world of virtual gaming, the Spearhead Dream Team works diligently to stop the out of control Lemon Game now that its popularity has increased? Each online session brings more devastating destruction to the city Xenon. Th... Robotech Remastered: Extended Edition Vol. #06
by Luis Cruz (Sun 01-09-2005)
What They SayIn the aftermath of the war with the Robotech Masters, the Invid arrive on Earth to lay waste to the already battle-weary armies of the Southern Cross. Led by the Regis, their supreme ruler, the protoplasmic Invid turn Earth into a massive sl... Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor Collection (Fri 10-15-2004)
What They SayThe action packed 12 part video comic series The Guyver in a deluxe two-DVD Box Set featuring six 30 minute episodes on each disc. When high-school student, Sho, unwittingly activates a mysterious alien weapon, he is transformed into THE GU...Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-19-2004)
What They SayMajor Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 continue to hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. Convinced that the cyber-terrorist known only as 220;the Laughing Man221; has resurfaced, Se... Wedding Peach Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-05-2004)
What They SayGuess who\'s got a crush on Momoko? Takuro, the scrawniest, most insecure kid in school, and he\'s dead set on stealing a kiss from our hero. Pledging his aid, the evil devil Igneous helps Takuro launch a diabolical plan to win Momoko\'s hear... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-27-2004)
What They SayNana is a multifaceted girl, but she never dreamed that her facets would develop minds of their own! As each of the seven Nanas take turns attending school, each one uses her unique abilities to handle classes, bullies and their secret crush.... Kimagure Orange Road OVA/Movie Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-12-2003)
What They SayOVA 1 In \"I was a Cat; I was a Fish,\" a magical rope causes Kyosuke to swap souls, first with the family\'s pet goldfish, and then Jingoro, their cat. When he\'s found by Madoka and Hikaru, he gets a private lesson on how girls behave when ... ON THE LOT: When Five Films Collide
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 07-11-2007)
No real hiccups this week, the formula is in full swing and by now you’re either in or you’re out. I’m in all the way because I like short films and I’ve committed so much time to the series I have to see it through, sort of l... 23 Skidoo
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-22-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Harry Gregson-Williams has taken a sidestep from the magnificent orchestral sweep of Shrek, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Flushed Away to provide a somber and spooky score... "Crackdown"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 03-11-2007)
Imagine a world where crime has wreaked havoc on every city, causing anarchy on every street corner. Imagine a world where rival gangs comb the streets looking for their next target. What kind of world would that be? The world of Crackdown. There is ho... "Dead Silence" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
Mania has teamed up with the upcoming movie Dead Silence to give you the chance to win some pretty kick ass prizing. We are giving one winner a “Deadly Prize Pack” which includes an autographed movie poster signed by the Director James Wan, a ... "Jeepers Creepers: Great Songs from Horror Films"
by Randall Larson (Sun 02-11-2007)
This 2003 CD release is a curious and enjoyable novelty, at least, and a treasure of unique and somewhat rare songs from classic horror films. The songs have been re-recorded by a large assortment of notable Hollywood, Broadway, and cabaret singi... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
Drew Bowling kicks of his Tides of Fate trilogy with the hardback release of The Tower of Shadows, Don Bassingthwaite concludes The Dragon Below series with The Killing Song, and Sergei Lukyanenko’s wildly popular The Night Watch returns from it... Have They “Lost” the Plot Now?
by Daniel Peacock (Thu 12-21-2006)
I am grateful to Adam Sternbergh of nymag.com for saying a lot of the things about Lost that were starting to bug me as well. In his article Never-Ending Stories: How to fix shows like “Lost’’ (http://nymag.com/arts/tv/features/23763/... Out of Gas
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 04-29-2007)
I saw it coming but I just hoped it wouldn’t. I hoped that because it was a late spring/early summer series that it would get more of a shot. Then I remembered. “Oh yeah, it’s on Fox”. If you haven’t hear... Lambert Wilson joins two films
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-30-2007)
According to Variety, Lambert Wilson has signed on to star in two upcoming features: Babylon A.D. and The Heaven Project.Babylon A.D. follows a veteran-turned-mercenary (Vin Diesel) who agrees to escort a woman from Russia to Germany, not realizing that s... Quiet Week
by Matt Kamen (Wed 04-25-2007)
Another entertainment lull between conventions and events hits the UK this week, but there is at least one show on the imminent horizon.
BICE and Easy
The Bristol International Comics Expo is only three short weeks away now, to be held at the... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Paper Cuts Rock
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 04-07-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, which Mania serves it up lovingly to you every week. I, your host, Captain Gordon welcome you back to the article a little sad this week. It seems that games were scaled back this week, meaning that there we... Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... Pirate Jones!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-05-2006)
This week in our Prize Closet we’ve got a copy of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Complete First Season, courtesy of Universal. I remember that there wasn’t much buzz about the show – it was considered an alternative to local affiliate broadcast... The Advantages of Digital Comics and Why I Will Never Like Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-13-2006)
No one tires of arguing about the future, even comic readers. Though we often find ourselves embroiled in the latest round of delays, controversy, and creator antics, in the back of every fan's mind looms a storm that won't veer to the east and leave us ... Not Sure How Much Elfman Appears in NACHO LIBRE Soundtrack
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-20-2006)
On October 17th, Lakeshore Records will release the soundtrack to NACHO LIBRE, the Jack Black comedy about the monk who aspires to be a professional wrestler. Danny Elfman came in at the last second to score this film when former composer, popstar Beck, w... Michelle Yeoh joins BABYLON A.D.
by Karl Schneider (Tue 09-12-2006)
According to Variety, Michelle Yeoh has signed on to star in the upcoming film BABYLON A.D. for Fox and Canal Plus. She will join Vin Diesel in the cast.In the film, Veteran-turned-mercenary Thoorop (Diesel) takes the high-risk job of escorting a woman f... UK Exclusive
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-04-2006)
Thankfully for all of us, there are actually some happenings worth talking about this week. Poking Fun at Americans Normally, I leave DVD discussions to the end of each column but this week's release of the classic anime movie 'Only Yesterday' a Studio G... Tell me about a movie
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-15-2006)
INSIDE MAN, which we featured as a giveaway prize in last week's column, is a first class heist thriller, and one of Spike Lee's most accessible films. Lee has come to carry a weight on his shoulders, a reputation for making "message" movies that no one w... FLYBOYS
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-22-2006)
FLYBOYS is proof that sometimes they still do make 'em like they used to someone watching the movie without access to credits or release date might suppose they'd come across a war film by the likes of Sir Richard Attenborough, with a sensibility that se... R.I.P. (Requiem In Phonybrian)
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 09-24-2006)
The afterlife has been explored as much as any topic in manga and literature, and unlike many subjects in the tangible world, it's open to so much speculation, it can't become dull. R.I.P (Requiem in Phonybrian), a manga by Mitsukazu Mihara, features beau... The Grey Zone
by Janet Houck (Wed 11-08-2006)
The ancient hobby of fansubbing has been present in the US since the early days of the VCR, when fans could awkwardly add in blocky yellow and white text to scratchy nth generation tapes. Back then, it wasn’t much of a concern for Japanese compan... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... A History of Anime, Part 4
by Janet Houck (Wed 10-04-2006)
(Look here for a recap of anime in the US during the 90s, as covered in last week's column.) The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new century for anime, as well as the rest of the world. Technology ultimately created the boom of anime now prevalent in... Babylon A.D.
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)
Release Date: August 29, 2008 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Mathieu Kassovitz Screenwriter: Eric Besnard Starring: Vin Diesel, Gérard Depardieu, Michelle Yeoh, Charlotte Rampling, Mark Strong, Radek Bruna, Melanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson Genre... An Otaku Love Guide
by Janet Houck (Thu 05-03-2007)
One is such a lonely number...and it can be hard, trying to find someone who isn’t weirded out by your anime and manga collection and the wallscrolls in the bedroom. Today’s column is for you, the anime/manga hobbyist looking for love.
... Paris and Paramount get the Dunce Award
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-12-2007)
Sure, there are more stories in this article but the two biggest stories of the week in the whole “goof-up” department go to Paris Hilton who thinks a myspace petition or a Governor pardon will get her out of serving 45 days in a jail…t... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Tue 09-25-2007)
When Dark Horse Comics began publishing in 1986, they took a strategic path far different than most of the other independent publishers of the day. Dark Horse was clever enough to go after licensed properties that already had a built-in fan following... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Back-Story
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 10-14-2007)
It seems like such a long wait until the premiere of the final season of Battlestar Galactica. The SCIFI Channel is giving us a two hour movie in November called Razor that tells a side story from the second Cylon attack. If you’re like me... THOR #3
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 09-18-2007)
I know that Tim Janson already reviewed Thor #3 for Mania, but we have very different perspectives on the book. Here is mine.
This third issue of J. Michael Straczynski’s run on Thor finally gives everyone opposed to the Superhuman Reg... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... Tron Creator Back For SOUL CODE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
Steven Lisberger, writer/director of the 1982 hit TRON, is back for a new futuristic tale called SOUL CODE, says Variety. The tale centers on a tech pioneer who has perfected a way to download and transfer a person's memory. Script examines what... ENCHANTED
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 11-24-2007)
With seemingly magical ease, Enchanted pulls off the difficult feat of both parodying and embodying the archetypal Disney animated princess fantasy. There’s a clash of animation and live-action here, but rather than having the two exist side-by-side... Aquaman The Complete Collection
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-25-2007)
First, a little history behind the series. These Aquaman episodes were originally broadcast in 1967 – 1968 as part of the Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure. The show featured not only the two heroes of the title, but also guest appearance... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... 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... JERICHO Returns to CBS on Feb.12
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
CBS has issued a new press release with their upcoming schedule for early 2008. The release covers some of their news programs, reality shows and Jericho.
Here's the press release:
Game shows, news magazines, the return of two popular reality... SHREK THE THIRD
by Tim Janson (Thu 11-29-2007)
I don’t think I’d be exaggerating to say that Shrek the Third had higher expectations than perhaps any third part of a film series in history with the possible exception of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. The first two Shrek f... 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... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... J. Michael Straczynski Kills Me
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-12-2007)
I say he kills me because when he’s on, he writes some of the best entertainment out there, but when he’s off, he can really disappoint. I credit him for bringing me back to comics. I was as hardcore a comics fan out there when I was... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
Another Trip to the Buffet
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro... Second Elstree Film Festival
by News Editor (Thu 06-14-2007)
2007 marks the 80th anniversary of filming at Elstree Studios. Celebrating this milestone the Elstree Film & Television Heritage Group will be holding a second round of screenings of locally made classics in June, this year dubbed ELSTREE FILM FESTIVA... Jericho: Why It Should Come Back
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 06-10-2007)
The networks are going through a transitional period right now and because of that some good shows got thrown under the bus like Jericho for example. By transition I don’t mean as far as programming I’m talking about scheduling. They... ON THE LOT: 18 Comedy Short Films
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-30-2007)
OK, Monday night’s episode felt like a completely different series than the episodes from last week. The changes are good, bad, and repetitious. Last week, the series showed the filmmakers’ actually making their films for all that wa... The View to a Kill (Sat 05-26-2007)
It seems to be easy to always be able to fill that “What’s going on with Celebrities?” quota. Joe Francis is still in jail and will soon be taking a flight on Con Air. Actor Tom Sizemore will soon be joining Joe in Prison very soon. &n...COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... G-Taste: A Taste of Honey
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-31-2007)
What They SayMoe is a gorgeous, fun-loving office assistant who\'s so sensitive that even the tiniest touch to her sweet spot turns her on! She tries not to let it interfere with her work day, but when her female manager wants to give her some \"after hou... BLOODY REUNION
by Tim Janson (Tue 07-24-2007)
Bloody Reunion is not your typical Asian horror film. There are no ghosts or spirits…no dark-haired girls crawling out of wells, no creepy little kids staring ominously…no, at it’s core Bloody Reunion is a good ol’, American... THE 4400: The Marked
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-24-2007)
We’ve known for a long time that there were two sides to the future war. One side, those responsible for the 4400 desperate to stop a tragedy, and the other side, the side that wants to see the tragedy happen. We haven’t heard too mu... Takei Confirms HEROES Plot Point
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
If you don't want to know any character plot points of HEROES, don't read this article. At the beginning of June, it was announced by Kring and Cast would be going on a "world tour" to pump the show. Superhero Hype asked Kring if George Takei's ... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday with Comicscape! Last week’s column about DC’s new web-only Zuda imprint ran later in the day, for which I apologize. Then again, it also ran next to the review of the new... Game Shows and Games
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-15-2007)
Last week was a really busy week for TV if you’re into pop culture and videogames. I was glued to all of the E3 coverage on G4. The network featured a minimum of three hours a day dedicated to the massive videogame expo. I considered ... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... My Paranoid Next Door Neighbor Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 11-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuka MinamiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:What They SayChildhood friends and now high school seniors, Hokuto and Yukito will both be living in Yukito\'s family\'s house. Hokuto is actually Yukito\'s first love, and becau... 'Hellboy' helmer Del Toro to be guest at webchat (Wed 08-25-2004)
Empireonline.com will host a live webchat with 'Hellboy' director Guillermo Del Toro. The headline reads October 27, but the story says it will take place this coming Friday, August 27, at 4:30 PM (11:30 AM EST).Wes Bentley is the baddie in Ghost Rider (Fri 01-21-2005)
Wes Bentley has signed on to play the bad guy in Columbia Pictures' upcoming Nicolas Cage starrer, "Ghost Rider." Bentley will play Black Heart in the Marvel Comics adaptation. The film stars Cage in the title role. He plays a former motorcycle stuntman w...Video: New 'Batman Begins' Footage (Sat 08-21-2004)
The folks at Finely Made Films had to pull their video footage of the Chicago area location shooting from their website due to a hefty bandwidth bill. IGN FilmForce contacted James Zahn at FMFE and offered to host the videos here. Not only did James agr...Summer is cat's meow (Wed 06-09-2004)
Never mind the dog days of summer. This year, the cats are in heat. 'Garfield', 'Catwoman' and a host of other feline thesbians follow Puss In Boots of 'Shrek 2' to the big screen...Winner: 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' SE - Vol 2
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-16-2008)
Updated May 16th
Congratulations jacquelinc
The DVD is indeed yours, all yours! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address (otherw... Sam Raimi to do Q & A at Screamfest
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 09-07-2003)
Wanna quiz Sam Raimi on 'Spider-Man 2'? Screamfest is hosting a charity event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Friday, October 10th, 2003 in Los Angeles. The festival will screen 'Spider-Man' and 'Army of Darkness.' Sam will host a Q & A in between ... Asterix rents a Spanish home (Tue 12-20-2005)
Spain's 10-week-old mega studio, Alicante's Ciudad de la Luz, will host the shoot of "Asterix at the Olympic Games," the third pic in the franchise and the first big-budget international production to roll at the studio. More..."V for Vendetta" to screen at WonderCon (Sat 02-11-2006)
DC's Bob Wayne joined the panel announced that in similar fashion to last year's screening of Batman Begins at Wizardworld: Philadelphia, Saturday evening DC will host a sneak preview showing of V For Vendetta at SF WonderConThe Sound of 'Superman Returns' The Videogame (Fri 11-03-2006)
Did you know that a 75 piece orchestra was used for the score of the game? That and many other fascinating aspects of sound design are revealed in the video below, plus a whole host of new game play video. Simply click the image to launch the Flash player...Superman 2: Donner Cut Screening on November 25 (Tue 11-14-2006)
The Fine Arts theater will host an exclusive Los Angeles screening benefit of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut on Saturday, November 25 @ 7:30pm.Proceeds of ticket sales will go to the Christopher Reeve Foundation.Q&A Session with special surprise gues...First 10 Minutes of Ultimate Avengers 2 Preview (Tue 07-25-2006)
This July, through a partnership with HABBO, one of the world's largest and hottest on-line destinations for teenagers, Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, will premiere the first 10 minutes of its highly-anticipated Marvel™ an...Conan the Barbarian back at gate (Thu 06-15-2006)
Looking to re-establish Conan as more than a chat host, Warner Bros. has set Boaz YakinBoaz Yakin to write and potentially direct "Conan the Barbarian," a new take on the Robert E. Howard-created character. WB is eyeing an early 2007 production start f...Ask the stars of 'X3'...anything you want (Tue 04-25-2006)
The stars of 'X-Men: The Last Stand' will host showings of 'The Hulk' and 'Man-Thing' on Sci-Fi May 25. They will also answer questions which you can submit through the link.A 'World of Quest' from comics to animation
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-26-2008)
Kids WB! has long been a haven for comic-based animation, with shows like 'The Batman', 'Static Shock' and 'X-Men Evolution'. Add to that roster of popular superheroes 'The Spectacular Spider-Man'. But this March, the toon outlet will host the rare seri... Winner: 'The Batman - Season 4' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-18-2007)
Updated December 18th
Congratulations to Rheul
"Gimme, gimme"? Sheesh! Didn't your mama teach you to ask better than that? NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you regist... July 2008 ADR Awards Highlights
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-16-2008)
In July, with close competition from most notably ADV's Welcome to the NHK nearly upsetting it, Bang Zoom! sweeps all awards with the popular dub for Lucky Star. It is the second sweep this year, after Kanon from ADV's Amusement Park Media studio in March... TV Wasteland: The Good Times Will Come to an End
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 09-22-2008)
Because of the success of shows like Heroes and LOST, every network is bringing the sci-fi goodness - or trying anyway - this year hoping to cash in. For example, next week’s schedule features ten series that fit the mold of science fiction/horror p... Park Chan-wook's Vampyric THIRST Bitten By Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
Park Chan-wook's vampire tale Thirst has been grabbed by Universal Pictures and Focus Features, reports Variety. The film, which is already in production, has so far been ran by Korean major CJ Entertainment but the two are hopping on board to invest and ... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... The Manic Maniac: Dawn of a New Super Soldier
by Joe Crosby (Thu 08-14-2008)
At a destination such as Mania, which prides itself on superhero coverage and sci-fi analysis, it's hard not to talk about the Olympics. If anyone else has seen the genetic freaks splashing in water, flipping on balance beams, pedaling uphill faster than ... SCIFI Channel Green Lights the New Series RELIQUEST
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-28-2008)
The SCIFI Channel has given the go ahead to a new investigative documentary series to add to their stable of reality based TV. Documentary filmmaker Bruce Burgess will host the new series that travels the globe in search of some of the world’s most ... Feature: The SCIFI Digital Press Event
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 09-30-2008)
Being non-print media and working with networks can be quite the challenge most days. Many executives still don’t understand just how many fans go to the interwebs for their news rather than, or at least alongside of, print media. This can’t b... C2F Cinema: Legion Roll Call: Jo & Teri-Anne Sanning
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 04-03-2004)
In the few months since the C2F
Cinema came online, fans have seen a varied mix of short movies based on
comic books and superheroes, including studio trailers, fan films (both
big-budget and no-budget), flash animations and more.
The two animated t... Comic-Con Pitch: Nocturnals
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-05-2006)
Two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the second in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Dan Brere... Mage Gets New Writer
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-14-2003)
Producers Andrew
Cosby and Ross Richie told Comics2Film that Spyglass Entertainment has
hired a new writer to rewrite the script for the movie version of Matt Wagner's Mage
comic. The good news is that the new writer is already a veteran of the proje... This Week on Sabrina
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-16-2002)
It's the start
of a new season for Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (who isn't actually
a teenager but still likes to be referred to as one) this week on The WB. The
season kicks off with none other than Guest Stars Carson Daly and the group
Course of Nat... Spidey Swings by Shea Stadium for Fun and a Good Cause
by Dave Richards (Tue 05-14-2002)
Marvel at Shea
Marvel as NYSE
On
Tuesday May 7th Spider-Man swung into Shea Stadium. The weekend had been
a good one for everybody's favorite Wall Crawler and he was at the ballpark
to give somethin... Look out! Here comes Spider-Man week! (Sun 04-01-2007)
What's red and blue and will be all over New York next month? Your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler! From April 30 to May 6, the city will be host to Spider-Man Week in NYC, a five-borough-wide celebration encompassing more than two-dozen live events...