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Mattel adds new Hot Wheels Models
by Karl Schneider (Mon 12-04-2006)

Mattel has unveiled the first wave of new Hot Wheels cars to be released in 2007.More than 180 different basic cars will join the Hot Wheels fleet in the 2007 model year with a number of exciting additions to the brand that epitomizes popular car culture....

Dykstra ditches 'Spider-Man 3' for 'Hot Wheels' (Mon 03-14-2005)

Hot off his Oscar win for the visual effects in "Spider-Man 2," John Dykstra is suiting up for a ride on Columbia Pictures' "Hot Wheels" as visual effects designer for director McG rather than sign on for "Spider-Man 3." "I will miss all the terrific peop...

"Spider-Man's" VFX Wizards Heads to "Hot Wheels"
by News Editor (Mon 03-14-2005)

John Dykstra will not return to SPIDER-MAN 3 as the visual effects supervisor but will rather take on that role for McG's HOT WHEELS for Columbia Pictures.Dykstra considers Columbia Pictures' WHEELS to be a "great opportunity" which will allow he to "expl...


Hot Wheels introduces the Batman Begins Batmobile (Tue 07-05-2005)

The vehicle comes accompanied by a 1.5" tall Batman mini-figure painted silver and packaged on a Hot Wheels® Batman Begins™ blister card.

Holy hot wheels! Batmobile clicks with fans! (Thu 08-05-2004)

Both young and young at heart enjoyed an imaginary ride in the Batmobile parked in front of the Hollywood Theatre Friday night. The replica of the car from the TV series came to Arbutus for the showing of the movie "Catwoman" and to give folks a reason to...

McG collects HOT WHEELS
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-03-2003)

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER notes that director McG has been brought into an optioned deal to craft a live action feature film based on Mattel's HOT WHEELS.McG described the currently unscripted project as including "a charismatic young hero, great stakes and ...

HOT WHEELS is liked by LEAGUE writer
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-11-2003)

Comic book writer-turned-screenwriter James Robinson has done a deal to write the script for McG's HOT WHEELS movie. The Columbia Pictures action flick is based on the Mattel line of diecast car toys, and it's now up to Robinson to come up with a vehicle...


HOT WHEELS comics, video announced
by Mike Whybark (Thu 02-13-2003)

Starlight Runner, in a press release, announced a new line of HOT WHEELS collectibles and comics as a tie-in to the 35th anniversary of HOT WHEELS."Starlight Runner, working with a HOT WHEELS® entertainment team, created the epic storyline and charact...

The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)

... Mattel's Hot Wheels toy cars. Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

STARSKY & HUTCH scribe tinkering on THE DUKES OF HAZZARD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-01-2003)

Screenwriter John O'Brien has been hired by Warner Bros. to rewrite THE DUKES OF HAZZARD movie script. O'Brien already has prior work experience writing movie scripts for 70s action stars that have hot wheels: he was one of the credited writers that worke...

Dukes of Hazzard, The
by Development Heck (Fri 08-05-2005)

...that have hot wheels: he was one of the credited writers that worked on the script for the STARSKY & HUTCH movie that recently wrapped production and will be out in theaters next year. Early buzz has been favorable for that project, a likely factor as ...


Mattel taps CAA for 'Masters of the Universe' (Wed 02-06-2008)

...g Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Masters of the Universe, Max Steel, UNO, and Polly Pocket, among many other popular toy brands. CAA Marketing will identify and create opportunities across a variety of platforms, from movies, digital media, and musi...

Toy Maniac: Secrets Revealed About SDCC Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-13-2008)

...tchbox or Hot Wheels tie in. The following are five James Bond toys that encompass both the kitsch and coolness of James Bond from years past.   Sideshow Collectibles always delivers and no James Bond of theirs has ever been better than the Thu...

'Speed Racer' aims for multiple tie-ins (Sun 01-27-2008)

Variety reports that 'Speed Racer' is lining up promotional tie-ins as is expected for blockbuster of this size. On tap are special packaging with Cheerios, a McDonald's Happy Meal, Hot Wheels cars (natch) and Lego playsets. With plenty of competition f...

Bell Sports inks Batman Deal (Wed 03-16-2005)

...g Barbie, Hot Wheels and other kids' favorites fill out the licensed line with helmets to suit all interests.


Toy Fair Revisited - Mattel
by Scott Collura (Sun 02-24-2002)

...nt, while Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars keep on rolling along. Regrettably, the model/actress appearing at the event as Barbie was unwilling to play house with us—but that’s another story altogether…Click here to check out page 1 of the photos from the ...

Anniversary special!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-25-2006)

...nd 34 (O) HOT WHEELS ACCELERACERS Movie 3: Breaking Point (Warner Bros.) The team races through neon pipes. Plus 4 shorts, trivia and music video. (O) IGPX Volume 1 (Bandai) Uncut special edition with commentrak, interview and t-shirt. MR. STAIN...

Koreans get you HIGH
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-22-2005)

...d. HOT WHEELS ACCELERACERS: Ignition © Warner Bros. (O) HANAUKYO MAID TEAM Volume 2: Lost in Kamakura (Geneon) Ryuka joins the maid team and tries to win the annual budget contest. (O) HOT WHEELS ACCELERACERS: Ignition (Warner Bros.) Anoth...

A History of Anime, Part 1
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-13-2006)

...chbox and Hot Wheels cars on the other side of the TV screen. Parents also liked these cartoons with an on-going story and strong positive messages, as well as colorful characters and exciting adventure. It was a win-win situation. This period, the mid...


Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Wednesday
by David Michael Wharton (Thu 07-14-2005)

...ed one of Hot Wheels' more improbable auto designs into an honest-to-gosh, life-size automobile, all blue sheen and shining chrome. With its bubble-like cab, it occurs to me that it wouldn't look out of place in an episode of THE JETSONS. Although, if ...

A-KO collection A-OK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-20-2005)

...then? (O) HOT WHEELS ACCELERACERS Movie 2: The Speed of Silence (Warner Bros.) A race on a water track, and more. Also available bundled with a toy car. (O) INU-YASHA Volume 33: Unexpected Encounters (Viz) Inuyasha and friends enter a cave that turns o...

My Grandson Was A Robot!
by John Denning (Sat 09-09-2006)

...py match, Hot Wheels were born.Obviously, whose making the toys influenced their style and quality, but as corporate America grew, the toy world started to look more and more like an oligarchy, where everyone was affiliated with everyone else. As an ex...

Sonnenfeld Gives More On MIB II
by Michael Mason (Thu 06-20-2002)

SCI FI Wire sat down with Barry Sonnenfeld, director of "Men In Black II," to discuss the picture. Sonnenfeld provided a synopsis of the action: "Five years ago, Agent K [Tommy Lee Jones] was neuralized. He's got no more memory. Now [Will ...


Elektra's New Costume: Hot, But Not Too Hot (Thu 07-08-2004)

On 'Elektra', director Rob Bowman (the "X-Files" movie, "Reign of Fire") is at the helm, and both he and star Jennifer Garner promise that the costume won't be the only link between the film and its source material. More...

VIZ MEDIA PARTNERS WITH HOT TOPIC TO SUPPORT DEATH NOTE LIVE-ACTION FILM EVENT (Fri 05-16-2008)

Music And Pop Culture Retailer To Offer Tickets To Attend North American Premiere Of Film Based On Popular Manga And Animated Supernatural Crime Thriller San Francisco, CA, May 15, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's ...

Hot Limit
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-16-2008)

Despite a small injection of mystery and intrigue, this average yaoi manga is what it is: an average yaoi manga. Creative Staff:  Writer/Artist: Akira Kanbe and Minori ShimaTranslator: Melanie SchoenAdaptation: Melanie Schoen What They Say:During t...

The Top 10 Hot But Mostly Bothered Video Game Females
by Soren Bowie (Thu 05-29-2008)

Ask any guy what attributes make a girl attractive and he’ll kick back a list of dimensions, and maybe a personality trait or two just so he doesn’t look like a total dick. But even in candid conversation, most men won’t be honest enough...


ADV Films First Anime Distributor to Have Variety of Products Sold at Hot Topic (Tue 08-10-2004)

HOUSTON, August 10, 2004? ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced that it has become the first anime company to have a variety of products available for sale at Hot Topic (Nasdaq: HOTT). Beginning this summer, Hot Top...

Megazone 23 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-29-2004)

What They SayStreet racer Shogo Yahagi\'s having a lousy week. The military\'s after him, the government can\'t help him and his new set of wheels is so hot that it may cost him his life! And that\'s only the beginning of his problems; the world that Sh...

Little Red Hot: Bound
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-23-2001)

Chane is a bounty hunter with a past, as if bounty hunters in these sorts of comics don’t always have a past they’re eager to escape. But there we are, Chane has a past too, and evidently part of it has to do with the fact that she’s a demon. So she’s on ...

Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)

What They SayYuichiro Date, a student who was framed as a rapist at his old school and have been causing trouble ever since.Hiromi Mizuki, a student who can not stand up for himself and is always being bullied on. Yuichiro is here to revenge on all fema...


Hot Gimmick Vol.#12
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-20-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miki AiharaTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayNormally, most teenage girls would be beside themselves with joy to have not one but three hot-as-they-want-to-be men in their lives, and if that were all that matter...

NEED FOR SPEED: HOT PURSUIT 2
by Troy Roberts (Mon 11-18-2002)

My favorite racing series of all time has to be NEED FOR SPEED. When I bought the first one for the PC all those years ago, I knew I was going to be hooked as long as the game was made. Maybe it was because NEED FOR SPEED offered the first time you could ...

Vanilla Series: Hot For Teacher
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-01-2005)

What They SayProducers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (PRIVATE SESSIONS / DEBTS OF DESIRE / PUNISHMENT), and hardcore hentai author Will (CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT) have teamed up once again to bring you HOT FOR TEACHER, the titlating tale of a beautiful...

Sorcerer Hunters: Chocolate, Springs and Other Hot Things!
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-20-2003)

What They SayTake two gorgeous women with whips, add a magician and a body builder, tie it all together with an amorous young man willing to put the moves on anything that moves, and what do you get? Simple: the funniest, sexiest adventure series around! ...


Hot Gimmick Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-06-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayOur heroine Hatsumi is on Cloud 9 when male model and childhood buddy Azusa asks her to be his girlfriend! But all is not as well as it seems: Hatsumi still has to ge...

Smith not so hot on INDEPENDENCE DAY 2
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-14-2002)

Only a day after INDEPENDENCE DAY co-creator and writer Dean Devlin gave CINESCAPE some of the most complete quotes on the ID4 sequel he's given, the biggest cast member of the original seems to be begging off the film. Will Smith, who played the hot dog ...

Hot Stuff
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-18-2002)

Can you feel it? The energy crackling in the air. The anticipation hovering in the wind. The rush of insanity. The stench of unwashed fanboys. Yep, that can mean only one thing in the summer: convention time! As convention season really swings into high g...

Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-07-2005)

What They SayYuichiro continues to plot his revenge against the Hot Juicy Teachers while Hiromi continues to bare the punishment to protect the one he loves. Same place, same time, two different stories. How will the two different sides connect with each ...


Schneider is THE HOT CHICK in body-swap
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-20-2002)

VARIETY notes Rob Schneider's new agreement with Disney, a two-year first-look production arrangement. Schneider's next film, THE HOT CHICK, is a body-swap yarn about a young woman who finds herself trapped in the body of a 30-year-old man.The production ...

Please Teacher Vol. #1: Hot For Teacher
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-04-2003)

What They SayKei Kusanagi isn’t your typical 15 year old high school student. He’s actually an 18 year old with a rare disorder that puts him into what he calls, a “standstill”. When he was younger, this disorder left him in a dee...

Lady Penelope's pretty cool THUNDERBIRDS wheels
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-03-2003)

Back when we first scooped about Ford Motor Company's involvement with Lady Penelope's pink set of wheels from the THUNDERBIRDS movie, our informant showed us an early concept design sketch of the car. As the days tick by until the THUNDERBIRDS trailer st...

Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)

A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo...


Chris Evans Answers Hot Topics (Wed 06-22-2005)

E! decided to get the final word from the guy who knows "hot" the best: The Fantastic Four's Human Torch (shhh...in real life he's actor Chris Evans).

Daredevil: A Fun Film That Continues Marvel Hot Streak
by Jason Lethert (Fri 02-14-2003)

Frequent Comics2Film contributor Jason Lethert caught a sneak screening of Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency and Marvel's Daredevil. Lethert may be uniquely qualified to review the movie as he is the producer and of...

You're Under Arrest Vol. #13
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-09-2003)

What They SayThe Review!The final installment of You?re Under Arrest brings out the best of the series and then caps it off with pure fanservice. Audio: For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. Both ...

New Mini-Movie Posters at Hot Topic (Thu 05-24-2007)

Store Hot Topic is distributing some mini movie posters for this summer's Transformers Movie, though there are conflicting reports as to whether these are free "give-away" type items at stores or whether they must be purchased, many have reported paying 4...


Super babes top Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100' list for 2004 (Fri 04-09-2004)

Maxim Magazine, the #1 best-selling men's general interest magazine in the country and the world, unveils their highly anticipated 5th annual Hot 100 list. The list is dotted with the women of the comics-to-film scene. C2F girls include: #1 Jessica Simpso...

Case Closed: Case 01 Vol. #02: In Hot Pursuit
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-22-2006)

What They SayConan wages even deeper into the seedy depths of the underworld, and he\'s up to his neck in danger. The darkest corners of the human psyche are wrought with peril, and the skeletons are overflowing from the closet: murder, madness, assassina...

Right Stuf’s ANIME TODAY Interviews VIZ Media’s Wendy Shimamura Plus hot products in Japan, reviews and more in episode 56. (Mon 12-24-2007)

GRIMES, IA, December 21, 2007 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Wendy Shimamura – associate product manager for VIZ Media’s Home Entertainment division – to episode 56 of ANIME T...

Please Teacher Vol. #1: Hot For Teacher Collectors Box
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)

What They SayKei Kusanagi isn’t your typical 15 year old high school student. He’s actually an 18 year old with a rare disorder that puts him into what he calls, a “standstill”. When he was younger, this disorder left him in a deep...


Hot Gimmick Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-03-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayIncreasingly attracted to her former "master" Ryoki, our heroine Hatsumi asks him to a movie, but things get complicated (of course), when jealous Ryoki starts to tak...

Hot Gimmick Vol.#10
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 11-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Adapted by:Pookie RolfWhat They SayIt\'s all-out family warfare now that Ryoki\'s mother has dished some serious dirt about big brother Shinogu\'s past, resulting in Hatsumi\'s heavenly bro leaving on ...

Hot Steamy Glasses Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 05-02-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsumi KaiyaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say With computers being so much a part of people's lives nowadays, we can safely say that this is the era of the nerd. Nerds rule! Well, not all of them. As th...

Elektra Tops Hot 100 List
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-24-2002)

MAXIM Magazine has unveiled their Hot 100 list for 2002. The list is peppered with comic book movie actresses. Topping the chart is none other than Elektra-to-be Jennifer Garner. The Alias is currently filming her ninja assassin bit in Daredevil, a...


Hot Gimmick Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-23-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayFind out why Hot Gimmick is one of the most talked-about new manga titles coming out of Japan! The Narita family is given the deep freeze when one of Mrs. Tachibana's...

"Hot Fuzz"
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-20-2007)

Hot Fuzz is an agreeable send-up of a number of genres, primarily buddy cop/action and English village mystery, which are opposite enough to be funny when combined. It seems that director Edgar Wright and co-screenwriter/star Simon Pegg also have a ye...

Penguin invasion!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 11-27-2006)

...(O)  HOT WHEELS ACCELERACERS MOVIE 4: THE ULTIMATE RACE (Warner Bros.) Racers dare to enter the Cosmic Realm. Dad accidentally steps on one of the cars when it’s left on the family room floor, even after he’s told you a million time...

Little Red Hot: Bound #1 Coming From Image Comics This Wednesday
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Mon 06-18-2001)

Get ready to get BOUND. This Wednesday, June 20, Image Comics will release Dawn Brown's LITTLE RED HOT: BOUND #1. Featuring the exploits of Chane, "a retired bounty hunter literally fighting for her soul," this three issue mini-series is also benefiting f...


Fox finally making THE HOT ZONE
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 07-10-2002)

Seven years after there was a race to get two Ebola movies made, as there have been races to get giant asteroid movies, CGI ant movies, volcano movies, virtual reality movies, Twentieth Century Fox, the studio who lost the race to Warner Bros. OUTBREAK, i...

Hot Gimmick Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-05-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayWhen high school girl Hatsumi has to go to buy a pregancy test because her popular sister Akane is "late," who does she run into but her creepy bully neighbor Ryoki! ...

Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-30-2005)

What They SayHiromi meets Mikoto Todo, sister of Honoka Todo. He becomes close with her and she offers Hiromi her sister to protect him. Meanwhile, Yuichiro now has two teachers as his personal slaves, but his sights are set higher and his conquest does n...

Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)

On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor...


2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-06-2003)

Let's start by being fair. The most important aspect of 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, a sort-of sequel to the 2001 hit THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, comes off just fine. In other words, the cars look terrific and move very fast, sometimes performing thrilling stunts, whi...

Catching The Bicycle Thief
by Angela Lang (Mon 09-10-2001)

Bob Forrest is pissed. Not in a blind rage or a road rage kind of way. No, he's way too cool for that. Besides, the rock icon that fronted the legendary drunk rock band Thelonious Monster has had enough of that to last two lifetimes. Instead, Forrest's an...

Corto Maltese Animated Film Opens This Month
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-04-2002)

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Hot Gimmick Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-11-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayYeeiiikes! In volume 3 of Hot Gimmick, things get really hairy for our hapless heroine Hatsumi as her too-good-to-be-true childhood-buddy-now-male-model boyfriend Azu...


Adult DVD Review: Hot Juicy Teacher (Fri 01-06-2006)

We\'ve got a brief look at the conclusion to this series from JapanAnime with their 11/30/2005 release of Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #3 (of 3).

Hot new 'Catwoman' pic online
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-29-2003)

A look ahead to 2004 glossess over the upcoming slate of comic book movies (as well as other Hollywood high-points) and provides a nice new pic of Halle Berry in the cat suit.

TOKYOPOP Announces Acquisition of 8 Hot, New Properties (Tue 12-04-2001)

Manga, Anime and Soundtrack Titles Guaranteed to Wow Fans in 2002 LOS ANGELES - 12/4/2001 - As part of more than 450 new products launching in 2002, TOKYOPOP® has licensed the rights to eight significant properties across multiple entertainment platf...

Adult DVD Review: Hot For Teacher (Tue 11-01-2005)

With a title like that, how can you not like it already? We\'ve got a look at the 10/25/2005 release of Vanilla Series title Hot For Teacher from Critical Mass up this afternoon.


VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING HOT MANGA TITLES TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND (Fri 02-22-2008)

Country’s Mix Of Western And Asian Culture Creates A Growing Demand For Diverse Titles San Francisco, CA, February 22, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

Manga Review: Hot Steamy Glasses (Fri 05-02-2008)

What better way to spend some time on Friday than to look at some new boys love material from the fine folks at Digital Manga Publishing? Briana\'s stepping in today to look at their April 2008 release of Hot Steamy Glasses by Tatsumi Kaiya.

ADV Films First Anime Distributor to Have Variety of Products Sold at Hot Topic (Tue 08-10-2004)

According to this press release, ADV will start moving in items such as their AniMini\'s first with Robotech leading the way. Someday, you may be able to go in and buy some Care Bears and Menchi merchandise at the same time!

'Hellboy' Deserves To Become a Hot Property (Mon 04-05-2004)

Don't judge Hellboy by the advertising. What appears in ads to be a bland, 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'-type ensemble piece actually packs a charismatic adventure tale...


SCOOP: A hot new look at DANGER GIRL and BATMAN!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)

We've got our sources, and what they tell us makes the job interesting...but when they've got something to show us, well, you remember that old adage about a picture being worth a thousand words...Thanks to "Deep Cover", we've been handed an exclusive, ne...

David Arnold's Hot Fuzz In The Summertime
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-20-2006)

After he completes scoring the new James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE, for director Martin Campbell, David Arnold (who perfectly replicated and expanded the classic John Barry 007 sound for TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and DIE ANOTHER DAY), w...

Hot Anime Podcasting Action!
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-12-2007)

I don’t think anyone can disagree that podcasting has changed audio entertainment. We’re not stuck with commercials and bad music; we can now pick and choose what we want to listen to and when we want to hear it. Outside of free, pod-safe m...

Manga Review: Hot Gimmick (Sun 04-03-2005)

Ed Chavez is checking in this morning with a new manga review, this time for the June 2004 release of Hot Gimmick Vol. #5 (of 10) released by Viz.


Adult DVD Review: Hot Juicy Teacher (Mon 08-08-2005)

Banging out another of the short 30 minute releases, we\'ve got a look at the 07/26/2005 release of Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #1 from JapanAnime.

This Week on Sabrina
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-02-2002)

Click thumbnail for larger image Former Charlie's Angel Kate Jackson guest stars in "It's a Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Ch...

More hot Halle pics from the 'Catwoman' set (Mon 12-01-2003)

HNR photographers snapped up some nice shots of Halle Berry in her motorcycle get up on the set of Catwoman.

This Week on Sabrina
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-23-2002)

It's a double dose of teenage witchiness this week! Click thumbnail for larger image First up: former Charlie's Angel Kate Jacks...


Hot Photo: Jessica Alba in 'Fantastic Four' costume (Tue 09-21-2004)

After several false starts, the movie version of the dysfunctional family of comic-book superheroes known as the Fantastic Four has commenced filming in Vancouver, B.C., and will arrive in theaters July 1. For those who can't wait to see who is in the ...

'X-Men' should give summer a hot start (Wed 04-26-2006)

Fans of the "X-Men" franchise will certainly be happy to know there's lots more material that can be developed for future episodes: "I hope there's a fourth and an eighth and a tenth," says 'X-Men' producer Lauren Shuler Donner. "I mean, look, there's 40 ...

What's Hot
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 04-30-2004)

This week, James and Troy are getting killed by finals, and James is busy making plans for the busy show of E3. So without going into anything too heavy, the duo is taking a peek at what has been sucking their gaming hours in.I've been working on my dynas...

C2F Shop - Librarians hot for 'Heir to Fire'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-13-2007)

Sure, the kids think Actionopolis books are awesome, and industry pros love them too. But are they good for the kids? The librarians at the Clinton/Essex/Franklin Library system in New York think so! They've added "The Forest King" and "Heir to Fire" t...


Bruce's other ride and some GPD wheels (Thu 08-12-2004)

A scooper in Chicago files a report on the 'Batman Begins' production and includes photos of Bruce Wayne's Bentley (complete with Gotham City registration tags) and a few squad cars from Gotham's Finest.

Bruce Wayne's hot new ride from 'The Dark Knight' (Sat 02-16-2008)

Batman will be riding in the transformable "Bat Coup" in the upcoming 'The Dark Knight'. Mattel demonstrates the toy version of the car.

Spidey Toys Named In "Hot Dozen"
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-29-2002)

Spider-Man movie toys are named among the "Hot Dozen" movie toys in the Spring 2002 issue of "Toy Wishes" magazine. The mag, on news stands this week, lists the  twelve toys predicted to make the biggest splash during the ...

Hot Revenge: 'Punisher' Review (Wed 04-14-2004)

"'The Punisher' is better -- make that much better -- than I thought it would be, given what I've been hearing. It's not great or mythical, but it's not a stinker either. It does the job and delivers the goods, although in a kind of nostalgic yesteryear v...


'The Batman''s new wheels rolls into toy stores
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-15-2004)

"Well, the interest in the Batman toys I posted the other day was even stronger than I expected, so I figured that since I was out and about today, I'd stop in another TRU to see what they had in stock. Still no sign of the non-retardo Batman figs, but th...

'300' takeoff augurs hot '07 int'l b.o.
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-13-2007)

As the MPAA officially trumpeted the rebound of the international boxoffice in 2006, the first three months of this year continue to show signs that 2007 may well keep up the trend and turn out to be one of the best in industry history. Warner Bros.' "...

Please Teacher Vol. #1: Hot For Teacher
by Way Jeng (Fri 06-20-2003)

The Review!Please Teacher is an anime series that might turn away viewers on a first glance. The series' title implies an anime about romance with older women, and the description on the back of the box is confusing. However, to judge the series by these ...

"Heroes: Parasite"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-07-2007)

For all you folks that made such a big deal about LOST taking such a long break I hope you enjoyed this episode of Heroes, because it’s gone again, for another six weeks!  OK, Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, this episode of He...


Someone Get Mr. Bauer Some Caffiene, Stat!
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-03-2005)

After a wait of seven months, Jack Bauer and 24 return to television with a two-hour fourth season premiere this Sunday, followed by two more hours in its new regular Monday-night slot. I've seen the first three hours, and the premiere starts off with a l...

Nerima Daikon Brothers Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-02-2007)

What They SayCould it be?! Could the Nerima Daikon Brothers actually make a deal that will give them their very own concert dome?! Could baseball, apple pie, and blues music actually come together to make the daikon field a thing of the past?!!! Pick u...

Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)

Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co...

Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)

Robert Kirkman’s done it again. The revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge...


JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK
by Eric Moro (Fri 08-24-2001)

Impressive and fun are the two words that can be used to describe Kevin Smith's JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK. The last of the writer/director/actor's Jersey-based slacker films, the View Askew/Dimension Films production sets out to accomplish what its t...

Great Adventure of the Dirty Pair Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 01-03-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Haruka Takachiho (Illustrations by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko)Translated by:Dana Lewis and John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayCharged with keeping the peace and investigating crime among the stars, the Worlds Welfare Work Associati...

ULTIMATE POWER
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 10-14-2006)

For years, readers have asked when Marvel would finally cave in and cross over the regular 616 universe and the Ultimate Universe. Oddly enough, the first crossover with the latter occurs not with the old-school Marvel Universe, but the revamped Squadron...

Toy fans and gamers "click" with HEROCLIX
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-17-2002)

Toy collectors got game. No, we’re not talking about the latest MICHAEL JORDAN action figure from McFarlane Toys. Think smaller, much smaller. Heck, think miniature. Yep, we’re talking about the latest craze to sweep the nation: WizKids’ MARVEL HEROCLIX: ...


STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)

As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi...

Love Hina Christmas Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-09-2003)

What They SayIt’s Christmas at Hinata Inn, which means gifts, parties, and utter chaos! While sneaking around for gifts, Su and Sara discover a letter in Naru’s room, \"I always loved…\", What does this mean? Who does Naru love?! The plo...

Halloween Box Office is Hot for Horror! (Tue 11-02-1999)

Warner Brothers` scary remake, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, exceeded weekend box office estimates, climbing to $15.9-million for the Halloween weekend. Meanwhile, both USA Films` BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and Miramax`s PRINCESS MONONOKE made strong bows in exclusive...

European Horror Hot On DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 10-24-2001)

One of the big surprises of the growth of the DVD format has been high sales of European genre titles - especially horror. Ma perché? But why? Though a reasonably steady source of income for distributors, "foreign films" have always had a reputation with ...


Hot Photo: 'Fantastic Four''s The Thing! (Sat 09-18-2004)

Check out the first full body picture of Michael Chiklis as The Thing from the Pender Street set of 'Fantastic Four' in Downtown Vancouver. Sources say this is, in fact, The Thing earlier on in his Transformation to The Thing we all know and love. More...

Road Returns To Top 10, MiB2 Hot Overseas
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-03-2002)

Road to Perdition is back in the top 10 at the U.S. box office according to Box Office Mojo. The movie dropped to 11 last weekend but estimates have the comic adaptation taking in $3.34 million moving up a notch in its eight week. The film edges ou...

Photo: Angelina's "Almost" Hot Wanted Ride (Fri 08-10-2007)

Click for a peek at Angelina Jolie filming Universal Pictures' big screen Wanted adaptation in Chicago this week

New Batman 4-Pac, Hot Monster Babes From Japan, and Aurora's Godzilla Raids Again!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 09-24-2000)

RESURRECTION OF MONSTRESS (Hobby Base Yellow Submarine)Vampire Curia: This series of Japanese figures is `recommended for mature collectors ages 17 and over,` and it`s easy to see why! Gorgeously sculpted by Kenji Ando from designs by premier Japanese com...


Penny's THUNDERBIRD wheels
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-03-2003)

The British tabloid newspaper The Sun is the first to publish a photo of the live-action FAB 1 from the THUNDERBIRDS movie. The six-wheeled car was shown to members of the British press yesterday.The car in the photo matches exactly with the production c...

World Events Productions Relaunches Hot Selling Licensed Property "Voltron" For Worldwide Distribution (Mon 12-04-2006)

St. Louis, MO, December 4, 2006 - World Events Productions, the company that introduced the world the legendary Voltron: Defender of the Universe classic Anime TV show and licensed toys in the 1980s such as action figures, apparel and video games, is no...

Hot DVD Contest (Wed 05-31-2006)

        Our desk is overflowing with a lot of extra discs and books lately so we need to get it cleared off so we can actually do some work. One of the things on our desk that's weighing us down a bit is the Flame o...

HOT SHOTS GOLF 3
by James Stevenson (Sun 04-07-2002)

For the longest time, golf games were boring simulations that only the hardest of hardcore fans truly enjoyed. All of that changed with the release of HOT SHOTS GOLF. This over-the-top look at the game of golf simplified things, added tons of personality,...


Sony hot for SPIDER-MAN 2
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-05-2002)

It looks like Sony is getting crazy serious about getting SPIDER-MAN 2 to the big screen, possibly as early as the holiday 2003 movie season. According to a story in VARIETY, not only has the studio already signed director Sam Raimi (see related news item...

Adult DVD Review: Hot Juicy Teacher (Fri 10-07-2005)

Hitting another of the single episode releases to try and keep that pile down a bit, we\'ve got a look at the 08/23/2005 release of Hot Juicy Teacher Vol. #2 from JapanAnime.

Please Teacher Vol. #1: Hot For Teacher
by Julian Trevino (Sun 05-18-2003)

The Review!The best Sci-Fi romantic comedy this year hits DVD in a big way and I just can't get enough of it Audio: For my viewing of this DVD, I listened to the English Dub. The dub is good. It's very loud and clear, The music is on the same level of th...

Wheels still spinning for THE ITALIAN JOB
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-15-2003)

Paramount will take THE ITALIAN JOB for another spin around the block. The studio is hoping to have the film playing on somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 screens beginning August 29.When the film was release back at the end of May it had a marginal openin...


Enchanter Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Izumi KawachiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayHarukiko is 100% head-over-sneakers for his sweet, shy science teacher Yuka. After all , she's a total brainiac . . . and incredibly hot! But what's he supposed ...

Alice on Deadlines Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Tue 02-05-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro IharaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayAs punishment for slacking on the job, the shinigami Lapan is ordered to go to the Human Realm in the body of a skeleton to retrieve a wandering spirit. Howe...

Battle Vixens (Ikki Tousen) Vol. #3
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 09-06-2006)

What They SayConcerned for Hakufu's well being, Goei subtly sets into motion her plans to free her daughter. She cheers on Hakufu's opponent Kakouton as well as arranges for a deep mountain trip to visit Chokou, the caretaker of a hot springs training gr...

Viz Media Announces Exclusive Retail Launch for Shonen Jump Bleach (Tue 10-17-2006)

Borders And Waldenbooks And Hot Topic To Debut Merchandise for Teens San Francisco, CA, October 17, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, ...


ADV Films Talks November Titles (Thu 09-25-2003)

ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SIN: SPECIAL EDITION MOVIE TIE-IN TO VIDEO GAME WITH TONS OF EXTRAS AND ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ON SEPARATE CD; TO BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 4, 2003 HOUSTON, September 25, 2003-ADV Films today announced a November 4, 2003 releas...

Orphen II Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-29-2003)

What They SayThings are never easy for Orphen and his friends. When Cleao wants to find a little relaxation at the local hot springs, the group ends up finding a lot more than warm water. Why has a young woman been trailing them for months? Who is the ...

HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy to get RINGS treatment?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-05-2002)

 Hot, hot, hot off the success of filming all three LORD OF THE RINGS books back to back, it looks like New Line Cinema is getting interested in Philip Pullman's popular kids fantasy trilogy, HIS DARK MATERIALS.Described in the VARIETY report as akin...

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 25th Anniversary Edition
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 10-10-2000)

With 25 years of packed midnight screenings, and a worldwide cult following that spans generations, there`s no way to review The Rocky Horror Picture Show as just a movie without also reviewing the phenomenon. A campy spoof of horror, sci-fi, comic books,...


Spidey-Fun On The Web
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-09-2002)

It's lonely at the top and now that Spider-Man is the hot topic, it's time to poke a little fun at the webslinger. Mad Magazine (published by Marvel's Distinguished Competition, who hasn't had a superhero movie in theaters in quite some time) has ...

BIONICLE, Part 1
by ANDREW KARDON (Mon 07-29-2002)

Say the word "Lego" and visions of giant building blocks most likely come to mind. I grew up with the awesome "space-themed" Legos. Rockets, astronauts, moon bases, etc. Hours of fun setting them up and then actually playing with them. Well, Lego is still...

Bandai Announces Please Teacher Website (Mon 03-17-2003)

Cypress, CA (March 17, 2003) - Bandai Entertainment announced today the launch of www.pleaseteacher.net for the upcoming DVD home video release of the hit anime comedy series, Please Teacher!. Directed by Yasunori Ide (Ah! My Goddess The Movie) - Please...

February 10 February 16: Tuesday Night Troubles
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-10-2003)

Random thoughts alert!You know what? Tuesday nights are too crowded, TVwise. There's BUFFY, GILMORE GIRLS, 24, AMERICAN IDOL (please forgive me, I can't help myself), SMALLVILLE, KINGPIN, THE SHIELD, and to a lesser extent - A.U.S.A. and LESS THAN PERFEC...


Truly Good, Truly Gone
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-25-2005)

HOLLYWOODLAND - Tragedy struck the world of genre television last week when TRU CALLING was run down and killed by a cross-town bus driven by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.This week should have marked the airing of the last filmed episode of TRU CALLING....

Need for Speed: Underground 2
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 11-15-2004)

When someone mentions EA to me, I immediately start thinking of cows. Firstly, I like cows: huge docile animals that give everything and ask for nothing in return. Cows are great, I watched the other day the industrial process of milking a cow on 'Dis...

Golden Compass, The
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)

Release Date: December 7, 2007 Studio: New Line Cinema Director: Chris Weitz Screenwriter: Chris Weitz Cast: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Tom Cour...

Thunderbirds
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 04-20-2004)

Genre:Family/Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Working Title Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's Voices Are In It:Bill Paxton (Jeff Tracy); Ben Kingsley (The Hood); Anthony Edwards (Brains); Sophia Myles (Lady Penelop...


Pastel Vol.#09
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 03-26-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshihiko KobayashiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayIt\'s finally time for Mugi to act on his crush for Yuu, but wishy-washy Mugi is helpless on his own, so his friends concoct a simple plan for success....

Finder Series Vol.#03 - One Wing In The Finder
by Briana Lawrence (-)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Ayano YamaneTranslated by: Kaya ElleAdapted by: Kaya ElleWhat They SayAyano Yamane is renowned for her passionate stories and highly refined art style in both the United States and Japan. The Finder story began as a short wor...

Sukisho Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-23-2006)

What They SaySora\'s peaceful life in the Jack of All Trades Academy comes to a crashing end as his past catches up to him. Nao brings back Sora\'s memories of their experiences together as kidnapped children at the hands of the cruel Doctor Aizawa. The ...

Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-09-2005)

What They SayBring it on! Sport is war. At least, that’s the attitude Sousuke takes when he and Kaname get enlisted to help Jindai High’s flagging, pacifist rugby team. Against Kaname’s will, Sousuke decides to bring the spineless squad ...


Orphen II Collection (thinpak)
by Tiffani Nadeau (Fri 05-12-2006)

What They SayThings are never easy for Orphen and his friends. When Cleo wants to find a little relaxation at the local hot springs, the group ends up finding a lot more than warm water. Why has a young woman been trailing them for months? Who is the m...

Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)

I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co...

Ranma 1/2 TV Season 1 Collection
by John Eriani (Thu 06-22-2006)

What They SayMeet the Tendo\'s - your average, run-of-the-mill Japanese family. Along with his three lovely young daughters - Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane - father Soun Tendo is the proud owner of the \"Tendo Anything-Goes Martial Arts Training Hall,\" a dow...

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-30-2006)

What They SayKeith witnesses a monster kidnap Elfarcia. The creature takes her to an old castle on top of a lonely island deserted in the middle of a lake. The monster is a servant of an evil wizard, who is after her prize and her body. The wizard intends...


Satifsaction Guaranteed (aka: Yorozuya Tokaido Honpo) Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 08-09-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo SaenagiTranslated by:Monica Seya/Matt YamashitaAdapted by:Monica Seya/Matt YamashitaWhat They SayShima is a jack-of-all-trades who can solve any problem that\'s presented to him. When he\'s approached by Kaori, a super-hot...

Project Arms Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-22-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of SPRIGGAN comes a new tale of nano-machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organiza...

Get Backers Vol. #06 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-13-2005)

What They SayAfter hunting down a boy genius bent on destroying the world, the Get Backers deserve a few simple, in-and-out recovery jobs, right? But with Ban and Ginji doing the recovering, “easy money” is anything but! First stop: a hot s...

I'll Be Your Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 02-08-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miki Araya Translated by:Digital Manga PublishingAdapted by:Digital Manga PublishingWhat They SayBig boss Moriya has his entire company eating out of the palm of his perfectly manicured hand. He has just one problem: where ca...


ADV Films has set a street date for Arc the Lad: Day of Reckoning (Mon 09-17-2001)

September 17, 2001 Houston, TX ADV Films has set a street date of November 27th, 2001 for the upcoming home video release of Arc the Lad: "Day of Reckoning". ADV Films plans concurrent day & date release of both VHS and DVD formats for this final spellb...

Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...

A.I. Revolution Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-20-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuu AsamiTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayLike everyone else in the future, Sui\'s used to having useful robots around... until her father brings one home that looks like a hot guy! Sui names him Ver...

Spirit of Capitalism Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 08-24-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tuna EmpireTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SaySayuri is a hard-working OL, the unsung heroine of Japan's modern economy. With the help of her horny colleague Keiko and eager understudy Mayu-tan, the girls will lowe...


Flash Bang! Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-19-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitatsu KiichigonoTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They Say10 stories which explore public humiliation and exhibitionism, with bonus artwork and story not serialized in Comic AG. ¨ Welcome!- two girls use their perky ...

VIZ MEDIA BRINGS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ANIME PROPERTIES FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS TO 2007 LICENSING INTERNATIONAL EXPO (Tue 06-19-2007)

Industry Leader In Anime To Have Notable Presence With More Than A Dozen Properties In Booth 4505 New York, NY, June 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...

Top Maniacal Rumors: Myers Lives, Cher Cat and Van Damme Soldier
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-29-2008)

It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro...

TM Revolution - Seventh Heaven
by Lauren Goodnight (Thu 06-24-2004)

What They SayIn anticipation of a wonderful performance at the upcoming 2004 Pacific Media Expo, from Tofu Records comes T.M.R\'s next big release: SEVENTH HEAVEN - and on it are 11 tracks certain to take you there.The Review!Content: B+ Audio: B Packagi...


Viz Media Previews New Manga Series For 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)

Eight Series Announced Including New Shojo Stories And Two New Award-Winning Titles From Creative Mastermind Naoki Urasawa     San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most...

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Gurren Lagann Vol. #2
by Mark Thomas (Mon 11-10-2008)

Gurren Lagann volume 2 continues the awesome brought by the first one, but this time things take a more serious turn in tone, lending this series a completely different feel. What They Say In his sky-less cavern of a village Simon toils daily, drilling ...

Wild Adapter Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 04-10-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuya MinekuraTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayWhen an assassin tries to quit the profession, he takes in a boy with a mysterious past. The boy has been exposed to the drug wild adapter, whic...


Relish Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 10-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yutakamaru KaguraTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SayCollects 7 short stories featuring lots of big, lactating breasts! ¨ ¨Family Ties - Kiriko works as a housekeeper for a pair of siblings who are unusually close.....

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword II Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-30-2004)

What They SayContains DVDs 4-6 of Romance is in the Flash of the Sword 2! Intending to deliver the Silver Rainbow to Elfarcia, Keith finds himself sidetracked as he witnesses the capture of a beautiful, virgin elf and a unicorn. Along with his childhood...

Mao-Chan Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-20-2004)

What They SayPint-sized girls, Mao-Chan, Misora-Chan, and Silvia-Chan enlist the help of new alien detective, Kiku Ichimonji the Third, and continue to give it their all to defend Japan against attacks by the cute yet pesky aliens. Aliens targeting appl...

Blue Seed: Beyond
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-13-2003)

What They SayA renegade scientist in San Francisco has found a way to create a new creature known as a Neo-Aragami without the power of Susanoo. When these monsters start to terrorize California, the U.S. turns to the old members of the Terrestrial Admini...


Jailbirds, Blog Battles & Visa Rejections.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-28-2007)

Quite a bit of news going on in the world of Celebrities this week. Joe Francis continues to piss off the law even while in jail. Snoop Dogg is barred from yet another country for being Snoop Dogg. Kissing is worth an arrest warrant in India for some ...

Get Backers Vol. #06
by Dani Moure (Fri 07-21-2006)

What They SayDoes \"back to normal\" have to mean...back to being broke? Finally, they\'re out of the Limitless Fortress and back to doing what they do best: finding stuff that\'s lost. And never getting paid! After hunting down a boy genius bent on dest...

Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-30-2006)

What They SayNew Encounters, New Adventures!!! On their way to deliver the Silver Rainbow, Keith and his gorgeous childhood crush, Mysty, stumble upon a band of thieves as they kidnap a beautiful virgin elf and her magic unicorn. With their long time p...

Grenadier Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-09-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sousuke KaiseTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:What They SayRushuna is a golden-haired Senshi--a gunslinger who travels the land with one purpose: to make the world a peaceful place. However, her journey of nonviolence is neve...


Finder Series: Target in the Finder (aka: Finder no Hyouteki) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 12-22-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamane AyanoTranslated by:BunnyBotXAdapted by:What They SayDuring a routine assignment, the mysterious Asami, a powerful leader in Japan’s underworld, captures freelance photographer Akihito Takaba. Asami forces his capt...

Outlaw Star Collection 3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 4 Picture: 4 Menu: 5 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 4 Overall: 4.4 -Content Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 4 Plot: 4 English Acting: 4 Music: 4 Entertainment: 4.5 Overall: 4.1 Intro ...

Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)

Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v...

School Rumble Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-11-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kobayashi JinTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayLove has betrayed Harima Kenji, but now he has moved on in an effort to find himself. His new paths include being a fortune teller who is able ...


STARSHIP GIRL: YAMAMOTO YOHKO - VOL. # 1
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 11-08-2001)

A fun, if slight, anime, STARSHIP GIRL: YAMAMOTO YOHKO gets its stateside debut via The Right Stuf (www.rightstuf.com). This release, which in its entirety is made up of two three-part OVAs (original video animations), is covered in full on the DVD, but o...

Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)

Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman...

Disturbia Wins Back to Back
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-22-2007)

While it can be said that Disturbia wins this weekend, it should be noted first and foremost that the last 3 days, it’s clear the audiences of America were not going to the theaters. First place, Disturbia, gets only 13.4 mil in its top ranking s...

Comicscape - August 9, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-09-2006)

ULTIMATE AVENGERS 2 hit store shelves and the hot little hands of fan boys yesterday. The film stands as the second in Marvel's campaign of straight-to-DVD animated movies produced by Lion's Gate. And, fortunately for both Marvel and comic fans, this en...


SUPER DOOPER GROOVY SPACE CHICKS #0
by Mike Whybark (Sun 05-12-2002)

AAUUUGH! If I ever have to read another comic that uses the unspeakably ugly MS Comic Sans font for lettering, I swear I will slit my throat!! Everyone, gather 'round, and pay close attention: Just because Microsoft named it "Comic" by no means indicates ...

Rally Championship 99
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Sun 02-20-2000)

Even though Rally races are not as popular as they used to be some ten years ago, some software developers still seem to be inspired with the topic. A lot of time has passed since the last Rally game was published; yet wild cars defying nightmarish bends ...

Gacha Gacha Vol.#01A
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-09-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tamakoshi HiroyukiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayKouhei can’t get his friend Kurara out of his mind. Even though he has known her since elementary school, all of a sudden, ever since she came back from su...

Sleazy Family
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2008)

What They SayEveryone knows that the family that plays together, stays together. Especially when it\'s a sleazy family! Masaru walks in on his Aunt Miyuki and catches her in an intimate moment. At first he tries to run away, but Miyuki entices him to stay...


Ninja Nonsense Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-26-2006)

What They SayTake the comedy of SOUTH PARK, combine it with one totally cute (and naive) ninja-girl trainee, a horde of ninjas under the perverse tutelage of her headmaster: a strange, yellow, spherical, pudgy... creature... named Onsokumaru, and you get ...

Comicscape - September 7, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 09-07-2005)

Hey! It's Al Brown, filling in for Kurt Amacker this week. I'm filling in because Kurt lived in New Orleans. He'll live there again, but right now he doesn't because New Orleans got the Aquaman treatment.Hey, listen, I ain't rich. You ain't either. If you...

Superbike 2000
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 03-27-2000)

The idea of using a powerful engine on only two wheels and letting it carry weights barely surpassing its own, sounds really intimidating. Machines like these attract the attention of people thirsty of raw acceleration and power.Turn right!And now to the ...

Comicscape March 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-16-2005)

The comic boom of the