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by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 02-09-2007)
Welcome back to the late days of the 1970’s, where a film noir seems to reign supreme at the front lines of any video media. Classic characters were established, comic or otherwise, while mystery was around every corner. Here we meet Kyle Hyde in... Check On In
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 01-22-2007)
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Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS) - Mystery corners the market in this DS game about Hotel Dusk. Find out just who Kyle Hyde is, and what events transpired in the Room 215. Since it has been a while since there was a good mystery game on the DS, I... HOTEL ROOM FIRE Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 09-10-2001)
Quite a few names are close to or have signed on to star in Steven Soderbergh's HOW TO SURVIVE A HOTEL ROOM FIRE project.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Duchovny as well as Blair Underwood and Mary McCormack are all close to sealing a deal to join Ju... 
Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Shoujocon - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Thu 08-15-2002)
by Mariela Ortiz (with special guest Andrew Tei)
Shoujocon is an odd con for me to be writing a report about. Its insanely
hard to be objective about it - I staffed it for two years, so I\'m able to see
aspects of it that the average con go-er doe... Anime North - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-30-2002)
First, just a little bit of background. Prior to AN2002, my
only convention going experience has been Otakon in Baltimore since 1999,
meaning that AN was the fourth convention I\'ve attended. On the plus side,
there were no gas main breaks this t... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... HELLBLAZER #215
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-23-2005)
This issue of HELLBLAZER concludes both Mike Carey's and Tim Bradstreet's time writing and drawing covers for the series, respectively. Some of the best writers in comics have worked on this series, and Carey's made his mark. John Constantine's sister, Ch... 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... What horror lurks in room 1408?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-07-2003)
Proving that one day every Stephen King novel, story, screenplay, grade school essay and shopping list ever written by the man will get optioned as a Hollywood movie, Dimension Films has plunked down some cash for the film rights to King's short story 140... Anime Expo - Final Thoughts
by Andrew Tei (Thu 07-05-2001)
By Andrew Tei
Ah, Anime Expo, the mother load of all cons. No US con has as much industry
presence, which I know a lot of people don’t like, a large number of Japanese
guests, and lots of film showings. For me, AX is all about the guests a... 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards Press Room Pics
by SUE SCHNEIDER (Tue 02-18-2003)
On January 21st at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the Hollywood Foreign Press Association held its 60th Golden Globe Awards ceremony. CINESCAPE has already announced the winners ( click here to see them again ), but now we'd like to gi... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... Otakon - Complete Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to... Otakon - Full Report/Travelogue
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the
problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not,
dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority
of the problems ... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FREE ONLINE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Thu 04-10-2008)
24 Hour Complimentary Shuttle Service for Hotel Attendees Anaheim, California (April 10, 2008) ‹ Attendees registered as guests within the official Anime Expo® 2008 Hotel Room Blocks will be able to access the 24-hour complimentary shuttle service wh...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES ONLINE TICKETING FOR MAIN EVENTS (Mon 04-07-2008)
Regular, Hotel Room Block and Reserved Seating Block Attendee Tickets Available Now Anaheim, California (April 7, 2008) ‹ Traditional Main Events (including Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Masquerade, Anime Music Video Contest, AX Idol, Charity Auction an...1408
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-22-2007)
Watching 1408, one feels that if it were about an hour long – say, as an episode of Masters of Horror – it might have been brilliant. However, at 94 minutes, it looks as though somebody felt this adaptation of a Stephen King short story (from ... Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... PSYCHO: Adapting the Screenplay
by Edward Gross (Mon 02-28-2000)
The enduring power of Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, is evident by its inclusion in Fandom’s top 100 genre films, its placement on American Film Institute’s top 100 films list and by the fact that Gus Van Sant’s sho... Anime on DVD Recommends: Sakura Diaries Collector's Edition (-)
Sakura Diaries Collector's Edition Sakura Diaries (original title: Sakura Tsuushin) is an OVA series based on the popular manga by U-Jin, who is (in)famous for his erotic titles Angel, Konai Shasei (aka the Tales of... series), and U-Jin Brand (all ...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... Sakura Diaries Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 12-29-2005)
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Meiko. Meiko might like Touma, but Meiko will only date a college boy. So, what’s an underachiever like Touma to do? Well, if you’re Touma you lie and say that you got into the most prestigious co... LOST moving, DAY BREAK ending early?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 12-10-2006)
ABC is already bracing for the huge cotton candy waste of space AMERICAN IDOL. No offense to those that watch it, I just think it’s a bit stale. But the series continues to beat out whatever other series comes up against it, so in pr... Anime Boston - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)
Anime Boston has come and gone and the one convention that I ensure that I make every year has by all appearances been just as successful as the previous years have been. Anime Boston is rather special to me since it was something I saw forming from the s... Sakura Diaries Vol. #1
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-10-2006)
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Mieko. Mieko might like Touma, but Mieko will only date a college man, so what’s a low achiever like Touma to do? Well, why not lie and say he got into the most prestigious college in Tokyo? Now all he... OLDBOY
by Oren Kamara (Sun 08-06-2006)
One from my collection: OLDBOY This week I thought I'd give a shout out to one of my favorite films of the past few years. I've been watching this one quite a bit lately for pure fun and to gather more insight into the complex layers of this film. If yo... Submission Central
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-31-2006)
What They SayKaoru wants Kyoshiro\'s girlfriend, Tsumugi, for himself. He meets Kyoshiro in a chat room and they make a contract. Kyoshiro and Kaoru will take turns training Tsumugi to be a sex slave, and they\'ll record their progress on a website. At... Get Drawn Inside Jameson's SHADOW HUNTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-14-2008)
For all you fans of indie comics and of course, fans of Jenna Jameson, here's something on the horizon which may be right up your alley. VirginComics in association with its Jenna Jameson's Shadow Hunter comic is throwing a new contest which will al... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Thu 09-14-2006)
What They SayThe war at home...
The Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs. Then, inexplicably, Bat... Otabound
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-12-2007)
Anime fans, rejoice and be merry, for next Thursday marks the start of Otakon. For one weekend, Baltimore will be transformed into a humid seaside Mecca. Otaku will make the pilgrimage to the city's giant Convention Centre, dragging their time-battered co... The Art of the Con
by Janet Houck (Wed 10-11-2006)
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my local anime convention, Denver's Nan Desu Kan. Now in its tenth year, Nan Desu Kan (and yes, that is Japanese word play) has grown into a multi-faceted festival of Japanese culture, including anime and... Anime Next 2003 Convention Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-13-2003)
Usually our convention year is limited to one convention down in Baltimore. This year, due to a new local one in our area, we bumped up to two. And then due to some events in the region, we ended up with three.
Anime Next, normally in New Jersey, shifted... Otakon - Production I.G, King Records
by Marc Lunden (Wed 08-04-2004)
The panel was led by Maki Terashima-Furuta and Satoshi Fuji from Production I.G, and two representatives from King Records.King Records presented a DVD containing a series of clips comprising \"A History of Anime\" produced via its Star Child label. The ... Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan - Part One
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 03-23-2000)
Every so often Hollywood hits us with a pleasant surprise that in fact really should not be a surprise. I cheered when I heard that Michael Clarke Duncan got nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role of the wrongly convicted John Coffey in w... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... Caged Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-15-2008)
I have a severe weakness for two things: men in suits, and men in suits who know how to use neckties as handcuffs.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Yukio Takamura / An KanaeTranslated by: Misa KayeAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayTsukasa met an unknown man in a ho... Aya Again - All Reports
by Paul Jacques (Fri 10-31-2003)
Day 1
The day started bright and sunny. The alarm beeped me awake and I gracefully slipped from the bed, had a shower and ate some breakfast. Whereupon I nonchalantly walked to my car and put in my already prepared bags (with everything I would need) into... Step Up Love Story Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2008)
What They SayNewlyweds Makoto and Yura Onada continue to face a variety of sexual challenges that has them squirming with awkwardness, embarrassment and lust. When their neighbors win the lottery and invite them on a trip, Makoto and Yura must figure out ... Chu2 Vol. #1 (Wed 09-22-2004)
What They SayStory 1: \"HURIN\" - The episode begins with a man called Papa and a girl having oral sex in a car. On their way to their hotel room, they have sex in the elevator. Once inside the room, they continue to have sex, relentlessly, using whatever...CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND
by Kevin Dennis (Wed 10-01-2003)
Charlie Kaufman has made his reputation on screenplays that blend reality with fiction in ways where you don't know which is which. His first screenplay, Being John Malkovich, brought us into the mind and life of the title actor (or rather, a strange, alt... THE LATHE OF HEAVEN: Making the Film
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-17-2000)
For many years the crowning achievement in sci-fi literature/cinematic adaptation was Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke`s 2001: A Space Odyssey. That film showed that literature, science fiction concepts and motion picture art could co-exist and even s... Aya Again 2003
by Paul Jacques (Wed 11-05-2003)
Chronicles of an AoD Senshi
Day 1
The day started bright and sunny. The alarm beeped me awake and I gracefully slipped from the bed, had a shower and ate some breakfast. Whereupon I nonchalantly walked to my car and put in my already prepared bags (with ... Bolle busted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-12-2006)
I'd like to write a bit about our Prize Closet this week. Yes, I thought that might perk you up but we'll be getting to our giveaway down below a bit. We've been running giveaways in this column fairly regularly for the past year or so, and I try to get ... WATCHMEN Close to Wrapping (Mon 02-18-2008)
It seems from the latest update at the official website that production is nearly complete on the big screen adaptation of Watchmen. Executive producer Herb Gains issued a blog on the film which will star Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew G...Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... Hearing Halloween
by J.A. Hitchcock (Sun 10-20-2002)
Face it, as fun as trick-or-treating is, your just too old to do it anymore-- you'll creep people out if you start stalking around the neighborhood in a costume. And, with Halloween on a weekday, the good parties will all have happened the previous weeken... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Welcome to Pia Carrot Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-20-2002)
What They SayFeaturing the voices of adult film stars Inari Vachs & Gina Ryder. Yusuke starts working at his father\'s restaurant, \"Pia Carrot\", for the summer. Shouko, who has feelings for Yusuke, asks Satomi (Gina Ryder) for advice. Satomi lends her a... Stephen King's BLOOD AND SMOKE
by Denise Dumars (Wed 03-08-2000)
Stephen King is known for breaking taboos in his horror fiction. In the audio collection BLOOD AND SMOKE, he perhaps breaks the last taboo, for these stories all have smoking tobacco as an integral part of their plots. Indeed, the packaging of this three-... Anime Expo New York - Andrew\'s Travelogue
by Andrew Tei (Sat 08-31-2002)
Thursday
The alarm rings. 5:15 AM. I question my sanity and can’t come up with anything
positive. I have a 6:30 AM flight to get to though, as I head off for the Big
Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) and Anime Expo New York (AXNY)! The dub of the B... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Saturday, July 3rd Bright eyed and bushy tailed, we head off in search of... McDonalds! Success! A quick trip to there and CVS to stock up on Coke and some new toothbrushes (curse those cleaning people!) and we're back at the Convention Center. Video Ro...Gilgamesh Vol. #2
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-09-2005)
What They SayWhen subtle seduction doesn't work, the black-clad clan of Gilgamesh uses force, kidnapping Kiyoko and trying to coerce her to join their cause. The dark Countess and her band of young mutants, however, continue with their own attempt to sway... Anime North - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-16-2000)
By Jay LockeBeing Toronto’s fan-run convention, I wasn’t expecting any great sources
for anime DVD news, and I wasn’t disappointed. In a nutshell, there was
nothing revealed in the world of anime DVD. However, I wasn’t th... Hare+Guu Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-16-2007)
What They SayThe bonds of love connect beyond time and distance, and bring Clive and Weda back together while also connecting Hare with the grandmother he\'s never known. But reconciling Weda with her mother may take a miracle. Normally that\'d be impossi... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Seven
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-31-2007)
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I have to ask it again here; when does the ambiguity go too far? This series has asked tons of questions and set up plenty of vague and surreal situations but so far very little has been explained.... "Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-01-2006)
As shooting on Superman the Movie project dragged on, producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind put more and more pressure on director Richard Donner to speed up production, knowing that they could bring in their old pal Richard Lester, who had directed th... KOMA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-04-2005)
A drunken bridesmaid at a friend's wedding, Fong Chi-ching (Angelica Lee of THE EYE) stumbles into a hotel room and finds a bloody naked woman lying on the floor, blood spilling out of an incision in her side. This is the latest victim of a criminal who h... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #15: Thievin' Ain't Easy
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-07-2006)
What They SayIn this explosive volume, master thief Lupin sets his sights on the jewelry collection of a millionaire playboy whose brides don\'t seem to be able to survive the wedding. Then, in a slight turn of events, Lupin takes time out of his busy sch... Happy to Be Proven Wrong
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-21-2005)
If you've been following the column since I took over, you'll recall that I didn't think much of MEDIUM at first. The characters didn't engage me; the plots didn't thrill me; the dialogue didn't delight me. I never thought it was a particularly bad show, ... Read Or Die TV Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 05-02-2005)
What They SayFrom bulletproof dragons to lock-picks, a paper master manipulates paper to their will. In Hong Kong, three young paper masters, Anita, Maggie and Michelle, use their formidable skills to protect Nenene, an author targeted by a mad bomber. As... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #03: Family Jewels
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-26-2003)
What They SayLupin and his pals run afoul of fake gems, cursed jewels and rare stones in their latest capers! Fujiko nearly gets married, zombies come out to play and just for a switch, someone’s impersonating Lupin! From San Francisco to Jamaica, I... Dorkin' Around, Part 4: The Conclusion
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 03-16-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about the intimate autobiographical portrait that was DORK #7. In our last installment, Dorkin takes a stand on various aspects of the industry and leaves us with a few rather depressing observations. Hey, this is Evan... B5's LEGEND Lives On Part Two
by Eric Moro (Sun 01-20-2002)
In part one of CINESCAPE's BABYLON 5: THE LEGEND OF THE RANGERS coverage, readers were introduced to the concept and characters for the made-for-TV movie. This installment explores the film's special effects, its long-term plans and the effects of those p... Death Note Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Thu 11-03-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsugumi Ohba / Takeshi ObataTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayConfluence
Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI - by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan!... DEATH AND THE COMPASS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 02-12-2002)
It’s too early to tell if history will only remember Alex Cox as the director of REPO MAN and SID & NANCY, but judging by his subsequent films it wouldn’t come as a surprise. That’s not to say that Cox, post-SID, has descended into hack work; no, Cox ... Multiplayer Affair
by James Stevenson (Sun 07-07-2002)
If there are times while videogaming that stand out above all others to me, it'd be while I was playing a really good game with friends. I love games like THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, RESIDENT EVIL, and ETERNAL DARKNESS that are a one-on-one experience. Sometimes... Some Like it Wilder
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-15-2003)
One reader wrote in to say that his main peeve with DVD is that they’re just too addictive. I agree, and intend to have my lawyer draw up papers for a class action suit against the DVD manufacturers and producers who have forced this affliction on me, and... THE HONEYMOON KILLERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 08-04-2003)
This true crime thriller, made in the era when the success of THE BOSTON STRANGLER spawned many such features, is given extra depth by its Cassevetes-like black & white atmosphere and the strength of the lead performances. The theme of the Lonely Hear... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ALTERNATES YOUR VISION (Thu 06-19-2008)
Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Launches New 'Sneak Peek' Videos Los Angeles, California (June 16, 2008) ‹ Anime Expo® 2008 and Alternate Vision Productions presents a new promotional video with a 'sneak peek' of Anime Expo® 2008 wil...Firefighter! (Action Edition) Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Soda Masahito Translated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayWhat do firefighters do when they're on vacation? Daigo and Company M take time out for a much needed vacation, but the "R" and "R" on this vacation stands for "r... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi... Eltingville Slated For Comedy Fest!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-27-2002)
A handful of
fans were taken by surprise Tuesday morning when Cartoon Network's regularly
scheduled episode of The Flintstones was preempted by Welcome
To Eltingville. Comics2Film checked with sources at Cartoon
Network to find out why Evan Dorkin's... LE DERNIER COMBAT
by JOHN THONEN (Sun 03-17-2002)
French director Luc Besson has never exactly been the darling of the American critics. Many may give Besson a favorable nod for one or two of his films, most frequently LA FEMME NIKITA. But most are too confused by Besson's refusal to be labeled as the di... Anime Boston Update (Wed 05-08-2002)
Shameless plug time folks: For Immediate Release: The New England Anime Society, Inc. and AnimeOnDVD.com, joint sponsors of Anime Boston 2003, are proud to announce that Tiffany Grant, Kirby Morrow and Jamie McGonnigal will be appearing as Guests of Hono...THE ESTABLISHMENT #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-17-2001)
Wow, talk about a comic leaving you wanting more but in a good way. Ian Edginton and Charlie Adlard's THE ESTABLISHMENT #1 kicks off what looks to be a promising mix of espionage, horror, and good old metahuman antics, all with a distinctly British attit... Connecticon - Overall Convention Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
In an effort to hit a few more conventions in 2005 than I did in 2004, I opted to check out the relatively new one down in Connecticut this past weekend. This is their third year I believe and they took advantage of their overall growth to do two things. ... Flashback Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-24-2002)
What They SayThe Secret, Traumatic Memories. A Lustful, Deeply Sinful Action…
Game 1
Mizuho, Noriko (Ava Vincent) and Yuri (Aurora Snow) set out on an exciting beauty spa vacation that Yuri won as a prize. Relaxing in the hot springs at the hotel o... LEAP THROUGH THE NINJA RANKS AT ANIME EXPO® 2008 (Wed 04-30-2008)
Prizes Include a Sony PlayStation® 3, Sony PSP®, iPod®, Naruto Booster Packs and Much More! Anaheim, California (April 29, 2008) —Bandai Collectible Games will be running an official Naruto CCG Kage Tournament at this year's Anime Expo&re...ANIME EXPO® 2008 STORMS INTO THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Sat 07-05-2008)
Opening Ceremonies, Industry Conference Panels, AMV, Battle of the Bands and More Los Angeles, California (July 4, 2008) ‹ Over 18,000+ extremely ecstatic pre-registered attendees took over the Los Angeles Convention Center for the first full day of fun...Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Friday, July 2nd Convention day at last! Being the prompt people that Melanie and I are, we head off from outside of Philadelphia around 7 AM and drive down to Baltimore. While driving down I-95S, I shake my fist in the direction of Washington D.C. and ...Kaze No Yojimbo Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayAn unexpected attack on a lonely street was a godsend for George because he can use his attacker as a pawn to score points with Ginzame. Although the attacker?s identity was a big surprise, and George gets slapped by the beautiful innkeeper, ... BANG ZOOM! ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES EXCITING FIRST SEASON FINALE OF ANIMETV (Thu 02-07-2008)
Episode 12 Of Popular Anime Magazine Style Webcast Streams For Free On GoAnimeTV.com Beginning February 8 Burbank, CA, February 6, 2008 – Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and producer of original ente...Yared makes his horror music debut
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-08-2006)
French composer Gabriel Yared has been hired by Swedish director Mikael Håfström to score his new film 1408, based on the Stephen King short story that appeared in his collection, Everything’s Eventual. The film is produced by Dimensi... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... The New Blood
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-18-2004)
These are perilous times in the Wasteland, my friends! The new season has brought strange tidings and mysterious omens. A good show on UPN that isn't BUFFY (see VERONICA MARS, below)! Several outstanding shows on ABC, and the network hasn't cancelled... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... Splitting Infinitives Almost Twenty Years Later
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to say it was ENTERTINMENT TONIGHT that broke the news to meit was a short segment as I recall. Simply put, the following week, a sequel to STAR TREK would hit the airwaves. I was nine and had been a fan of t... "Prison Break: John Doe"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 01-26-2007)
The ads for the spring return of Prison Break have hinted that this is the time the boys stop running and start fighting back. It’s true that they do just that with an unlikely ally in Kellerman, the rogue agent who once worked directly fo... Kill Bill More Music & Mayhem
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSLike its first volume, the soundtrack to KILL BILL Vol. 2, released last week by Maverick (48676-2) is an effectively eclectic collection of diverse music from a wide variety of different sources. Three choice bits of dialog fro... The Engaging Captain Picard
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 12-13-2002)
Patrick Stewart is psyched. It's been four years since he last donned the Starfleet uniform as the beloved Captain Picard, and he can't wait for his return to the Enterprise, which takes place today in theaters across America with the debut of STAR TREK: ... Alex Proyas Illuminates DARK CITY at the American Cinemateque
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-07-2000)
For whatever reason, Dark City failed to find an audience when it was released in January of 1998, but its reputation and stature has grown over the course of the last two years, thanks in part to the film’s release on DVD, accompanied by an audio comment... BUFFY Writer Douglas Petrie
by Denise Dumars (Wed 02-16-2000)
`She`s a new girl. This is Faith in the year 2000,` Douglas Petrie says of his upcoming episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, entitled `This Year`s Girl.` He adds with a laugh, `It`s also the name of an old Elvis Costello song I like a lot.` Douglas Pe... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
Warning–Spoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expect—and what they would like—to see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... MEDDLING With 2001?
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 06-06-2001)
By now, almost everyone has heard the urban legend that Pink Floyd’s 1972 progressive rock album DARK SIDE OF THE MOON is a sort of substitute soundtrack for MGM’s classic film THE WIZARD OF OZ. There’s even been talk that Floyd’s follow-up recording, WIS... DARK CITY (1997)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)
Film noir existentialism melds with science fiction rubber reality in this excellent effort from director Alex Proyas (THE CROW). The film is an absolute marvel of production design, special effects, and cinematography, which combine to create the fascin... "Heroes: Run"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 02-15-2007)
This was supposed to be the week Claire meets her father, at least according to the promotions, but as is common for most ads for this series, it was inaccurate, to put it nicely. While the story did move forward for some characters, for some rea... SUPERMAN II: The Sequel That Wasn't
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-14-2000)
'Let me put it to you this way,' laughs Richard Donner, 'all the good parts are mine. Everything with Hackman, Brandowell, they cut Brando out because he wanted more moneyBeatty and Perrine was shot by me.' Donner, of course, is talking about his footage ... Close the Last Door Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamada YugiTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:Melanie SchoenWhat They SayWhat would you do if your crush of many years suddenly got married?! After attending his beloved Saitoh\'s wedding, broken-hearted Nagai gets a littl... City Hunter TV Season 1 Collection 1
by Adam Thomas-Murphy (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!Audio:
Sound is great, love the opening and closing songs and the bgm is good too. While its a stereo mix there is not alot of directionality, but there are no distortions or dropouts that I noticed.
Video:
Video has the usual amount of grai... High School Girls Vol.#08
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayHigh School Girls in Okinawa! What awaits them as they venture into the land of exotica, Japan\'s southernmost prefecture filled with mysteries old and... STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE has to be one of the most frustrating near-misses in the history of SF cinema. At one time only dreamt of by the original TV show’s fan base, then reviled, ST:TMP actually isn’t the grand mess it was once thought to be. Indee... 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... Blackmail
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-22-2008)
With a title like Blackmail, it’s pretty obvious what it’s going to be about and that nobody is doing anything they want to do. At first…What They SayAsuka Akiyama receives a confession from Ryousuke Kamimura, who happens to be the most... X-MEN: ROAD TRIPPIN'
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-12-2000)
X-Men: Road Trippin` is a diverting if highly uneven collection of stories--culled helter-skelter from about twenty-five years of X-Men and X-Men-related comics--that play in some way or another off the concept of the `road trip,` or at the very least the... Cutey Honey: The Movie (also w/limited edition) [Live Action]
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2007)
What They SayWho is this mysterious buxom beauty? She\'s an office worker, a motorcycle racer, a street musician, a police officer, and most of all, a warrior of love. Fitted with her father\'s invention, the I-System, she can transform herself into anyon... What Will You Watch?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-30-2007)
There are still a few shows coming here and there, but for the most part the big fall premieres arrived last week. Which new series will you stay with beyond the pilots? I saw several new programs I liked but overall I will say that I didn&rsquo... Crest of the Stars Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-04-2001)
What They SayAdmiral Trife, commander of the Abh fleet, moves his ships into position for the upcoming battle. He will take no risks and wants victory to be assured before he fires a single shot. But not everyone on his staff believes in this battle plan.... Stratos 4 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-24-2004)
What They SayKarin has not yet regained consciousness. Ayamo is furious. Shizuha doesn\'t know what to do. And Mikaze is heading off for the inquiry hearing she\'s been summoned to. Life sure has become difficult for the Meteor Sweepers! What else could g... Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #08: Unveiling
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-07-2003)
What They SayNanami, discovering a horrible truth about her relationship with her brother, runs away from home. Sheltering herself within the confines of Acting Chairman Akio\'s quarters, she bares witness to a horrible secret... this assault on Nanami\'s... Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Vol. #5 (Fri 07-08-2005)
What They SayThis is the story of four high school friends, Takayuki Narumi, Haruka Suzumiya, Mitsuki Hayase, and Shinji Taira. Takayuki is drifting a bit and not really thinking about college entrance exams. After meeting Haruka he feels better about him...Please Teacher Vol. #2: Meet the In-Laws
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-11-2003)
What They SayKei and Mizuho’s honeymoon summer vacation in Okinawa is interrupted when they discover that Hyosuke and the gang are vacationing there too! Though the honeymooners can’t seem to get any time alone, the buds of love begin to bloss... FUNimation & Reviews
by Allen Divers (Sat 06-14-2003)
Well, it's been a few weeks, so it's about time for another installment of everyone's favorite Dub Column, Lost in Translation. (Well, it's my favorite Dub Column, so that makes it all right.) Now that summer is here, many of you are probably making you... Reality TV, My Way
by Jason Davis (Mon 02-06-2006)
It has been a long week and I cannot yet write the column I intended to write for this week. Alas, my timing is off as it so often was in high school. Ah, high school. What I would give to have had a BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 or even DAWSON'S CREEK, high sc... Raising the Serpent
by Stella Maris (Sat 03-15-2008)
So, where were we? Ah, yes... in the weeks immediately after I solved the dodgy internet quest by decoding the clues in the paintings in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, everyone completely ignored me. But, out in the real world, I carried on snooping with... 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... Photos from the 2004 Saturn Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groff (Fri 05-07-2004)
The 30th Annual Saturn Awards, 'Celebration of the Fantastic,' were held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on Wednesday, May 5th. As the excitement built on the red carpet the key phrases from everyone about The Academy and Science Fiction in general seemed... Princess Resurrection Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 11-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasunori MistunagaTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Joshua Hale FialkovWhat They SayHiro is a Blood Warrior, which means he\'s the natural prey of vampires, demons, monsters, and other creatures of the night. Even wors... Boys Over Flowers Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-05-2005)
What They SayThe story of Tsukushi, an average teenage girl with the courage to stand up for her rights. Despite all her trials, she finds herself in a love triangle. Will she ever find her special someone and live happily ever after? Tsukasa’s over... Saturn Award celebration, memorable acceptance speeches
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-11-2002)
Last night the motto of CINESCAPE magazine as "The crossroads of genre entertainment" and the work we do and celebrate coalesced for a few hours into something every fan of the movies and shows we all love can glory in. With the sponsorship of this magazi... Con Season!
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-02-2006)
At the risk of becoming repetitive, I'll be talking about Superman again this week. No, wait, come back. I'm not still rabbitting about Superman Returns. I mean the other Superman endeavour in the cultural miasma of TV and Film Smallville.
Margot ... Horrorama's Stars Under the Stars
by Brian Thomas (Mon 08-02-2004)
For the past few years, Flashback Weekend's Horrorama conventions in the Illinois suburbs just west of Chicago, have presented the same stuff as other horror cons, with a dealer room, guest autograph sessions and panels, and the like. But they've given th... 30 Rock Rocks!
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 01-27-2008)
I’ve been picking up some non-genre TV series box sets and vegging out on them during the writer’s strike doldrums. The first one I have to talk about is 30 Rock season one. I am not a sitcom fan so I didn’t give this series mu... "Prison Break: Fin del Camino"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-28-2007)
I only have on thing to say “Que Pasa, Scofield!”. Wow, was this episode a ton of fun. The question became who was going to be more over the top Bellick or T-Bag. The prize usually easily goes to T-Bag but Bellick was crac... Countdown Conjoined
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-16-2007)
What They SayAlimony Hunter: When sexy, young Jun runs meets the busty Chizuru, she sees an opportunity for one hot night! Plus Chizuru's got a cute stepson that may serve as a dessert for her main course!
Seek: When rescuing a princess doesn't provid... Love Hina Christmas Special
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-05-2005)
What They SayIf you make a wish on Christmas Eve will it come true?
It\'s Christmas, and at the Hinata Apartments, that means gifts, parties and inevitably utter chaos!
While sneaking around searching for gifts, Kaolla and Sara discover a letter in Naru... Fake
by Allyson Muraco (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!OVERVIEW
\"FAKE\" is a DVD no shonen-ai fan should be without. It\'s a short OVA of the 7 tankoubans of the manga written by Sanami Matoh (published in Japan by BeXBoy and in America by TOKYOPOP). While not nearly long enough to develop the cha... Midori's Days Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 05-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inoue KazurouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMidori? Jealous? Of course! And poor Seiji: No action for seventeen years and now he\'s got Takako, Lucy and Shiori after him all at once?
Plus, more trouble with creepy, ... Mumbling Kitsune: Otakon 2008: The Good, The Bad and the Costumed
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-17-2008)
Otakon has come and successfully gone. The Otaku Convention's fifteenth year was a success, breaking attendance numbers with over 26,000+ anime-crazed souls bouncing around the Baltimore Convention Center. The special guests were a hit, especially Japan's... Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
What They SayIt is Sasahara\'s first day of college, and a fateful choice awaits him. Which college clubs will he choose to join? But Sasahara is no ordinary young man; a dark secret lurks within his soul. For one thing, he knows what \"cosplay\" is, and ... Paris Gothique: A Gothic Travel Guide to the City of Love
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
If you`re too Gothic for Milan, New York, and Japan, you`ll be right at home in Paris. First of all, if you wear all black, no one will assume you`re a member of the Trenchcoat Mafia; Parisians themselves wear black a lot because it`s chic, and they also ... Con Men
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-28-2007)
The warm weather arouses dreams of baseball diamonds and beer for sports fans. And, well, even happier dreams for everyone else. But spring brings something else for otaku: The Con season.
Dozens of anime conventions take place in N... "Vacancy"
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-20-2007)
People who’ve seen Grindhouse recently will get a little jolt from Vacancy, a little thriller very much like an actual, good ‘70s grindhouse offering – i.e., with a lot less bells and whistles than the Rodriguez/Tarantino homage, but... GoShogun: The Time Etranger (Tue 06-26-2001)
What They SayForty years ago, the GoShogun Team saved the world. Now, decades after they went their separate ways, they find themselves reunited in the hospital room of former teammate Remy Shimada, who lies on the brink of death. She was always somewhat ...Rahxephon Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 12-03-2004)
What They SayAs the Mu’s grip on the city of Tokyo tightens, Ayato now finds himself pursued between two worlds, with close friends on both sides seeking to destroy him. Even after all he has experienced thus far, the newest shocks he receives are t... The Calm Before The Storm
by Matt Kamen (Wed 12-06-2006)
Don't you just get sick of the run up to Christmas (or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or insert-festival-here?) The pressure to buy ever more extravagant gifts year on year, the ceaseless commercialism of the season, the inescapable torrent of advertising? The fac... Mary McCormack joins 1408
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-14-2006)
Mary McCormack has signed on to start in Dimension Films' upcoming horror film 1408. She will take over the role which was to be played by Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy) who was forced to exit due to scheduling conflicts with her ABC/Touchstone TV series.Mc... Manga becmes First Company to Sponsor Anime at Worldcon (Wed 08-30-2000)
MANGA ENTERTAINMENT IS THE FIRST COMPANY TO SPONSOR ANIME AT "WORLDCON" August 30, 2000 - For the first time at Worldcon, anime will be showcased for sci-fi fans from around the world courtesy of Manga Entertainment. Manga Entertainment is sponsoring Wo...POINTing in the Right Direction
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-17-2005)
You'd think that the citizens of Point Pleasant, New Jersey would have learned the lesson of TWIN PEAKS: beautiful blondes washing up out of the sea are always bad news. Apparently they aren't Lynch fans, nor do they notice the ominous swelling score when... GTO Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-23-2003)
What They SayEpisode 36: Self-Improvement: Fuyutsuki\'s Transformation
Fuyutsuki goes shopping for a swimsuit for the field trip to Onizuka ... an errand that proves far more complicated than you might think ...
Episode 37: Living Together
Even on a fi... Master Keaton Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-07-2003)
What They SayA Brave Coward! Murder, bankruptcy, blackmail. Can Keaton really claim to lead a quiet life with this caseload? Even when not working a case, drama still works its way into Keaton’s life either in the form of a friend of his daughter... Anime Expo - .hack Panel
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)
During the .hack panel, several different topics were covered. Yuki Kajiura is currently working on the music for a PS2 game.
.hack//DUSK was officially announced at the panel. Bandai has tentative plans to release the .hack OSTs separately. OST1 will be ... Mr. Majestic Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Sun 01-13-2002)
Funny thing about director Frank Darabont: When he's telling a story, he tends to do so by quoting back and forth dialogue just like in a script. Describing an exchange he had while directing Jim Carrey in the new romantic fable THE MAJESTIC, he put it li... Kate Walsh and John Cusack in 1408
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-12-2006)
Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy) has signed on the dotted line and will join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in the Dimension Films' big screen Stephen King adaptation 1408.Cusack will play a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when... Thunderbolt Boys Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 10-31-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Asami TojoTranslated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:Kitty MediaWhat They SayNatsui Kodaka is a hot, sexy young model with a hip agency. His handsome boyfriend, Ritsu Yasakah has invited him to a gorgeous hotel suite and he expects a... Hellsing Vol.#03
by Justin Rich (Sat 03-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kohta HiranoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayVampires! Nazis! Bloodshed! Action! Add to the that a healthy helping of sleek style and an exotic locale, and you have Hellsing volume 3. Our scant troop of vampi... Lost Weekend - Part One
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 02-01-2002)
Now I'm not one to throw superlatives around without a little green palming, but doggone it, if you didn't attend Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in New York a couple of weeks ago, you missed out on a humdinger of an event. Why, all sorts of horror and sci-... 2001 IN 2001: A LOOK AT CLARKE'S CLASSICS
by James T. Voelpel (Mon 08-20-2001)
The year 2001 is the big one for those within the genre universe, seeing as it's the setting for Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's landmark film 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. It is perhaps surprising that more attention has not been paid to this classic of ... Dimension Checks into 1408
by News Editor (Wed 10-26-2005)
Dimension Films has hired DERAILED's Mikael Hafstrom to direct the film adaptation of 1408 by Stephen King. The script by Matt Greenberg is being rewritten by ED WOOD's Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski.The story centers on a man specializing in debu... A-Kon - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Tue 06-04-2002)
By Mariela Ortiz
Maybe it’s a sign you’ve been to too many cons, when each con you go to you
seem to be doing less and less “con” things. Or maybe I was just feeling sick.
Because while A-kon was enjoyable, I was truly s... Jackson Will Manage 1408
by News Editor (Tue 04-04-2006)
Dimension Films has set Samuel L. Jackson to star in 1408.Based on a short story by Stephen King, the story cetners on a debunker of paranormal occurrences (John Cusack) who encounters real terror when he checks into the notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Old Schoo D&D
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-18-2007)
A Weekly Book Buzz on a Monday? No you’re not going crazy, I am. From now on the Buzz will bring you up-to-date news on all your highly anticipated literary fare a day before the new genre releases hit the shelves.
Happy belated Father&rsqu... Blood+ Vol. #02
by Mark Thomas (Fri 08-15-2008)
The second volume of Blood+ continues the fun from volume one, but still suffers from minor flaws that keep it from being as good as it could be.What They Say
They are called Chiropterans, ravenous creatures that can change their form, disguising themsel... WITCHOUSE 2: Direct-to-Video Horror
by John Thonen (Tue 09-26-2000)
When we catche up with veteran low-budget filmmaker JR Bookwalter, he has just returned from the set of one movie, has recently been scouting locations for a different movie, is part way through post-production on another and in pre-production on yet anot... Excel Saga Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-12-2003)
What They SayJust when you thought the plot would never thicken, the whole thing congeals and Excel finds herself in a fight for her life! With the Great Will held hostage, the city in ruins, the Puchuu running amok, and Pedro joining forces with Nabeshin... 2002 Hugo Awards Announced
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 09-02-2002)
Sunday, September 1st the 2002 World Con, called Con Jose, hosted the 49th annual Hugo awards. The Hugo, named after famed SF editor Hugo Gernsback, is considered the top honor in genre entertainment, especially with regards to literature. This year's awa... Ohayocon - Convention Recap
by Justin Richardson (Thu 01-12-2006)
OhayoCon kicked off the 2006 convention season off with a solid
convention that could easily be enjoyed by most anime fans. There
were plenty of sights to be seen as thousands of fans filled the Hyatt
Regency Columbus and Columbus Convention Center over ... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... Kaze No Yojimbo Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-21-2004)
What They SayBased on Academy Award ® Winner Akira Kurosawa\'s 1961 masterpiece, Yojimbo - George Kodama is a pretty intelligent tough guy investigating an incident that occurred in the small town of Kimujuku over 15 years ago. However, the local town... Con Men II
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 03-07-2007)
So you've decided to attend an anime convention. You need advice on hotels, travel, food, cosplaying. Maybe this is one of those topics best suited for one of those pamphlets you see at run-down Community Centres … So You've Decided ... Sgt. Frog Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-31-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mine YoshizakiTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:What They SayClose Encounters of the Green Kind! Sgt. Keroro, commanding officer of Planet Keron's invasion force, has a problem. After blowing his cover and losing his top-sec... WHAT LIES BENEATH: Michelle Pfeiffer
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-20-2000)
Michelle Pfeiffer is no stranger to movie audiences. In fact, she`s one of the most talented and respected actresses working in film today. She commands the interest of devoted fans and the acclaim of harsh critics. Her diverse performances have earned he... The Making of CAPRICORN ONE
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 04-20-2000)
Fifteen years before The X-Files made government conspiracy a way of life, there was Capricorn One. Born from post-Watergate angst and television’s increasing technological versatility, the film remains an effective thriller and adventure story, tightly-... A Look at the Providence Anime Conference
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-06-2008)
The Providence Anime Conference kicked off this past weekend in its inaugural event. The conference – a convention by any other name – was put into reality by the people behind the New England Anime Society. Though that name may not be too fam... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... THE X-MEN: Senator Kelly Speaks! A conversation with Bruce Davison
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-22-2000)
`Invisibility!` laughs actor Bruce Davison. `My favorite super power, I guess, would be invisibility. As an actor, I always try to be invisible as possible. That’s how I felt in life. As a kid, I was always trying to be the invisible person.`Bruce Davison... Countdown to the American Anime Awards (Wed 02-21-2007)
Live Webcast Brings the First-Ever Awards Program to the Internet Norwalk, CT, February 21, 2007: Over 43,000 fans cast their vote for the hottest anime and manga in the first-ever American Anime Awards, and the winners will be announced this Saturday a...Oct. 29 Nov. 4: Halloween 2001 and Beyond
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-29-2001)
It's Halloween week, and a variety of creepy and crawly programming can be found on the boob tube for the next several days. With the ghoulish holiday landing smack dab in the middle of the workweek this year, there'll be less inclination to go out to cel... Ready Freddie?
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Thu 06-13-2002)
It may have seemed like a no-brainer - a popular teen idol with the same name playing a character called Fred opposite his real-life girlfriend in the new summer release, SCOOBY DOO. But Freddie Prinze Jr. needed just a little convincing first from the ri... ANGEL: Writer-producer Tim Minear on directing 'Darla'
by Edward Gross (Mon 11-13-2000)
Tomorrow night, the WB airs the first big Buffy/Angel crossover event of the new television season with the episodes `Fool For Love` and `Darla.` Both episodes go a long way in detailing the `origins` of Spike, Drusilla and Darla, with a heavy dose of Ang... Secret Desires
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)
What They SayThe naughty love games that Midara has learned have been the source of her shame and regret, but they have also awakened in her a new, burning lust that cannot be quelled by conventional means!The Review!A video tape that provides a window in... Junkers Come Here
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-27-2003)
What They SayA touching tale that illustrates the subtle and confused teenage emotions experienced by 11-year-old Hiromi, and her unique friendship with Junkers, a talking dog. As their relationship develops, Hiromi struggles with a longing for adulthood ... My Neighbors the Yamadas (-)
What They SayThe Review!My Neighbours the Yamadas (Hohokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun) is a funny, touching and heart-warming slice of Japanese family life. This is another classic film from Studio Ghibli, and although it is stylistically very different from ...June 17 June 23: A New Season Approaches
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 06-17-2002)
I have seen the future and it's not that exciting.Yeah, so, I've been working my way through tapes of the new fall shows and, well, I'm kinda underwhelmed. So far, while watching these tapes, nothing has hit me as particular great. Nothing has made me sit... Planetes Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-31-2005)
What They SayHachimaki encounters an old-timer astronaut that makes him question whether man is really meant to travel into space until a unique girl changes his perspective of what home is. Revelations are made about Yuri and the tragic Alnair-8 flight a... Devil Hunter Yohko Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-26-2008)
The original release from ADV Films receives a bit of a face-lift with its packaging and arrives on the scene once again for new fans to discover.What They SayDemons and devils beware, the sexiest slayer to ever swing a soul -sword is back! Yohko Mano has... Flowers and Bees Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 12-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Anno MoyocoTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayBEACH BLANKET BINGO?
KomatsuÕs devotion to his new love leaves him desperate to please her, so he goes above and beyond (and below, and around, and between) to locate... Love Hina Christmas Movie
by Derek LaPierre (Mon 03-01-2004)
The Review!Just when you thought the series was over, along comes a very nice OVA to put under the tree.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review. Clear, crisp audio is a good way to describe the sound quality. There were no dropouts of any ... 08/11/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 08-11-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
8/11/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Got 37 cents and a few minutes to spare? Want to expand Cartoon Network's programming a little bit? Do you like to cause trouble? (I know everyone answered that la... Gravion Season 1 & 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-01-2008)
What They SayWhen mankind faces an alien force with technology light years ahead of its own, will they be enough to save the Earth from destruction? The fate of humanity rests in the hands of the mysterious billionaire Sandman and a young band of orphaned... Initial D: First Stage Box Set (-)
What They Say**Initial pressing only limited release** Consists of 7 discs containing all 26 episodes of enormously popular \"Initial D - First Stage\" with 5.1 surround channel. Special bonus features are expected to include a special DVD stand shaped li...Gilgamesh Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Thu 06-07-2007)
What They SayAs Mitleid\'s ruthless corporate raider examines \"every inch\" of Tatsuya\'s body, eh unveils a soul-shaking revelation.
Of even more consequence, this truth has an equally powerful impact on his fellow psychics in Orga, who decided to sli... You're Under Arrest Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-16-2003)
What They SayThe Review!The fourth installment of YUA begins to shift the focus to general comical episodes of the folks at Bokuto station.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. Both tracks... No Money Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-26-2008)
What They SayAyase, still deep in debt, continues to be at the mercy of Kanou and the dark underworld that surrounds him. In order to reduce his debt, Ayase has to subject himself to humiliating situations that he never could have expected. Meanwhile, the... Blue Submarine No. 6 Vol. #2
by Justin Emerson (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!If you haven't read my review of the first volume of this series, then you should know that I have made the first disc of this series my DVD reference disc. If I ever want to show off the power and possibilities of DVD, I choose that. Fortunate... Anime Boston announces second round of guests (Sat 01-28-2006)
Guests voicing some of anime’s hottest characters are making their way to Boston BOSTON, January 28, 2006 – The New England Anime Society is honored to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors V...Beet the Vandel Buster Vol.#02
by Justin Rich (Sun 04-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Riku Sanjo & Artist: Koji InadaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBeltorze lives!
Not only is Beet’s arch-enemy, Beltorze, alive, but he’s more powerful than ever. Beltorze has returned as a seven-star Van... Onegai Teacher #3
by Paul Grisham (Sat 08-03-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Kei and Mizuho attempt to consummate their marriage, while another couple rediscovers each other, and start to realize that love sometimes just isn?t enough to make things work. Mizuho receives a pair of special visitors, surprise... Devil Hunter Yohko Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-04-2002)
What They SayWhat can you do when you discover that the principal of your high school not only IS an old witch, but that she wants you dead, dead, dead? Or that one of your best friends has been turned into a zombie and another has been possessed by an in... Seed of Donaggio Sprouts Clever Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS With his distinctive violin writing and his flair for fluidly atmospheric and scarily weaving scores, Pino Donaggio was the horror score maestro during the 1970s, providing such now classic scores as DON'T LOOK NOW, CARRIE, DRE...