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Hugo Weaving on "V for Vendetta" (Mon 12-26-2005)
In this long interview Hugo Weaving talks about "V for Vendetta", how he came on board of the movie and how he approached a role where he can't show any part of his face.V for Vendetta: talking with Hugo Weaving (Fri 02-17-2006)
"To me he's a human being under the mask, but you never see his face and you don't ever find out exactly who he is and that's importan," says actor Hugo Weaving about the protagonist of 'V for Vendetta'. "He is the idea, yet you need to feel that he's a r...Hugo Weaving to voice Megatron!
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)
According to IESB, Hugo Weaving has signed on to voice the leader of the decepticons, Megatron, in the upcoming Michael Bay film, Transformers.In the film, dueling alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, bring their battle to Earth, leaving the fut... 
Hugo Weaving to Voice Megatron in Bay's Transformers? (Sun 03-25-2007)
There's a new email available on the SectorSeven.org website which can be accessed with the password NBETWO. The message alludes to actor Hugo Weaving (Lord of the Rings, The Matrix) being cast as the voice of the evil Decepticon leader Megatron in this s...Weaving Lends Voice for RINGS BATTLE
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
Electronic Arts very recently announced that Hugo Weaving will expand his involvement with THE LORD OF THE RINGS franchise as he assumes the role of lead voiceover talent in the highly anticipated video game sequel The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Mi... Weaving Takes Over Purefoy's Vendetta (Sun 05-08-2005)
Hugo Weaving has joined the Wachowski Brothers' and Joel SilverJoel Silver's production of action-thriller "V for Vendetta," starring opposite Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman. He'll play the title vigilante character known as V. Weaving replaces James Pur...Weaving For VENDETTA
by News Editor (Mon 05-09-2005)
Director James McTeigue has cast Hugo Weaving in the title role for V FOR VENDETTA. Weaving is replacing Jame Purefoy.The story centers on a mild-mannered woman who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as V, who igni... Weaving In The Joker Mix? (Mon 04-24-2006)
It seems that there is some buzz again about Hugo Weaving possibly getting some run as The Joker. Weaving's name has been mentioned previously for the role, then those rumors quickly subsided. Now they have returned over this past week and weekend.W for Weaving (Sat 03-18-2006)
The man behind the V mask, Hugo Weaving, about the character:"I think he's living under a fascist regime, so even though he's on a vengeful mission, a personal mission to kill various members of that regime, he's also a liberating figure. There's a sort o...'Vendetta' star Weaving keeps low profile (Wed 03-22-2006)
Even after last weekend's opening of 'V for Vendetta,' you still may not be familiar with the name "Hugo Weaving." He's been in the "Matrix" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies, which grossed a mere $4 billion-plus in worldwide box office. Lines he's uttere...Seed of Donaggio Sprouts Clever Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)
... Portman, Hugo Weaving, and Stephen Rea. The film is set for release on November 4, 2005. Based on Alan Moore's graphic novel, the story is set in an alternate reality in which Germany won the Second World War. In the newly fascist nation of Great Brit... THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
...nt Smith (Hugo Weaving) continues to infect the Matrix, transforming its denizens into copies of himself. Even the mysteriously transformed Oracle (now played by Mary Alice) becomes one of his victims. With millions of robot warriors digging their way ... TRANSFORMERS - 2 Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-14-2007)
...ings star Hugo Weaving for the top baddie. You’ll get to see how many of the film’s stunts and special effects were done, including how they cut the moving bus in half during the freeway battle…and there was NO CGI used! Th... TRANSFORMERS
by Brian Thomas (Mon 07-02-2007)
...Megatron (Hugo Weaving), but the alien is frozen in Arctic ice before he can use it. A century later, a platoon of soldiers fighting in Afghanistan (to make things topical) that includes new father Sgt. Lennox (Josh Duhamel of Turistas) and Tech Sgt. E... Mania Monster Madness: Robot vs Program?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-26-2008)
...ould make Hugo Weaving proud. Click here to see the Eerie Eight ResultsClick here to see the Ferocious Four ResultsBut who will be the last standing?The Terminator? Or Agent Smith?The robot or the program? We'll see tomorrow! HOBBIT Enters Pre-Production with Returning Cast
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-21-2008)
...kely that Hugo Weaving (Elrond), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) and some other former stars will also be invited back if they wish it. Del toro confirms below. "We will all be involved in the script in some fashion but the e... Bugs, Daffy, Elmer
by Brian Thomas (Sat 11-11-2006)
... Murphy, Hugo Weaving and the late Steve Irwin.
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(O) LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION Volume 4 (Warner Bros.) 60 remastered ... Christopher Lee Agrees to Return to MIDDLE EARTH
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
...lanchett, Hugo Weaving, Viggo Mortensen, Sir Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom.While McKellen's Gandalf and Weaving's Elrond were the only ones actually in the Hobbit novel, there's tons of notes from author J.R.R Tolkien on the White Council meeting and ... Photos from the MATRIX RELOADED premiere
by Sue Schneider (Wed 05-21-2003)
...even Roy; Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith); Jada Pinkett-Smith (Niobe) with her husband Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK); Monica Bellucci (Persephone); Collin Chou (Seraph); Nona Gaye (Zee); Harold Perrineau (Link) who brought his whole family; Neil and Adrian Raym... THE MATRIX RELOADED
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
...ts Smith (Hugo Weaving) again, who is no longer an Agent, transformed by his last encounter with Neo into a more rebellious program. He's still out to get our heroes though, and is now able to copy himself over others, producing an army of Smiths. Neo,... Creator David Lloyd on the "V for Vendetta" movie (Fri 02-17-2006)
...rtman and Hugo Weaving is just great. If you happen to be one of those people who admires the original so much that changes to it will automatically turn you off, then you may dislike the film - but if you enjoyed the original and can accept an adaptat...THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-28-2004)
...ring from Hugo Weaving.) And the Shelob sequence, the best giant spider battle ever created, makes for a very well done horror film within the film. Everybody who had anything at all to do with this movie should be soundly thanked and congratulated for... VENDETTA Trailer
by News Editor (Fri 12-16-2005)
Apple.com has been on a roll this week. They are now offering the trailer for V FOR VENDETTA.V hits theaters on March 17, 2006. The film stars Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. It centers on a terrorist freedom fighter known only as "V" who begins a vio... V FOR VENDETTA
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 03-17-2006)
...e that V (Hugo Weaving) seeks to bring down: it's near-future England, populated by a lot of extremely contemporary types with extremely present-day concerns. The villains are nationalist Christian demagogues who violently persecute Muslims, gays and s... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
.... I think Hugo Weaving does a great job emoting behind a mask. He's charming, witty, and engaging and you have to savor every second he's on camera. Like the first BLADE and THE PUNISHER, the strong protagonist carries a weaker film. Everything outside... New V For Vendetta Pic (Sun 07-31-2005)
Check out Hugo Weaving As V.Set Visit: V for Vendetta (Mon 02-20-2006)
...the mask, Hugo Weaving, and the fairest lady of them all: Natalie Portman (sans hair).V for Vendetta: Set visit report (Thu 02-16-2006)
In June of 2005, CBR News was invited to the set of the upcoming film "V for Vendetta," starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. We've got full coverage of our visit and interviews with the principles. We begin with our set visit and some notes about ou...V For Vendetta Film Clips and Interviews (Tue 02-28-2006)
6 new film clips and on set interviews with Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving from V For VendettaTransformers Voice Casting: Keith David confirmed as Barricade (Wed 03-28-2007)
With its July 4 release date looming, voice casting on the live-action Transformers movie is shaping up. Hot on the heels of the news that Hugo Weaving will voice Megatron comes word that Keith David (The Thing) will voice the Decepticon police cruiser Ba...Del Toro Won't Cast HOBBIT Until Script is Done
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 11-12-2008)
...chett and Hugo Weaving have also expressed a desire to return to their elven characters. So no casting confirmations will come for sometime but we know most of them will return if they're written into the scripts. THE MATRIX RELOADED
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 05-15-2003)
...ntensity. Hugo Weaving, who was a villainous computer program (in human form) in the first movie, returns here in a similar capacity as an entity who how to put this thinks a lot of itself. He's absolutely delicious, but it's symptomatic of one of th... Your vote counts: Spike TV's Scream Awards (Wed 08-23-2006)
...nce') and Hugo Weaving as V More...'V For Vendetta: Behind the Mask' on In2TV (Fri 04-14-2006)
In2TV has special online presentation of 'V For Vendetta: Behind the Mask.' The special features footage from the film and interviews with actors Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, director James McTeigue and producer Joel Silver."'Transformers' are insane" enthuses Shia LaBeouf (Tue 04-03-2007)
...erful and Hugo Weaving is powerful. I think its great casting to but I think the fans are going to have an issue with it". More...SDCC: Highlights of Universal's WOLFMAN Panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-29-2008)
...onliffe), Hugo Weaving (Det. Aberline) and Anthony Hopkins (Sir John Talbot). The film’s current release date is April 3, 2009.
V For Vendetta Public Access (Sat 02-18-2006)
... Portman, Hugo Weaving, director James McTeigue and producer Joel Silver. What's more, the interviews will be filmed live on camera and the final interviews broadcast on the site for all to see.'Vendetta' director talks actor switch (Fri 03-10-2006)
James Purefoy was originally set to play terrorist V (in fact several sceens were shot by director James McTeigue), but the actor couldn't come to terms with the mask. The Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver then turned to actor Hugo Weaving (who they work...Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
by Coming Attractions (Thu 12-18-2003)
... (Eowyn); Hugo Weaving (Elrond); Liv Tyler (Arwen); John Noble (Dethenor); Cate Blanchett (Galadriel); Lawrence Makoare (The Witchking of Angmar). Who's Making It: Peter Jackson (Director); Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh (Screenwriters, Producers); Saul Zae... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by Eric Moro (Fri 12-14-2001)
...iv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Elijah WoodWriters: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, based on the novel by J.R.R. TolkienDirector: Peter JacksonDistributor: New Line Cinema Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
...news that Hugo Weaving will voice Megatron in Michael Bay’s upcoming TRANSFORMERS flick, established media novelization author Alan Dean Foster helms the official prequel titled Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday. From the same author that penn... Neo talks sweet, sweet MATRIX sequels
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)
...t] Smith [Hugo Weaving]. And so I think that's just about it. It's the development of the hero journey for my character, which is new challenges and choices. And it's not so much about being born. He wanted to find out where he was. Now he knows. Or he... THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 11-05-2003)
... sincere, Hugo Weaving is as entertainingly droll in his deadpan evil as ever, and the special effects throughout leave us staggered. There's enough heart here that when the characters start to talk about love, we buy it, even if the emotion never matc... Bringing Classic SF to the Silver Screen
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-15-2002)
...date, but Hugo Weaving has the unique look that could serve the character.CHARACTER: Renie Sulaweyo PROFILE: The computer science teacher who gets trapped in Tad William's OTHERLAND. ACTOR: There can be no discussion on the subject, Angela Bassett is t... First Trailer for FRIDAY and WOLFMAN Remakes Coming Soon?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-31-2008)
...ly Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik. Joe Johnston is leading direction for Universal, based on a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self.Plot Summary: Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, "The Wolfman&... Composer Dario Marianelli has a VENDETTA
by Randall Larson (Wed 06-29-2005)
... Portman, Hugo Weaving, and Stephen Rea. The film is set for release on November 4, 2005. Based on Alan Moore's graphic novel, the story is set in an alternate reality in which Germany won the second World War. In the newly fascist nation of Great Brit... THE MATRIX (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 06-08-2001)
...dos go to Hugo Weaving for somehow managing to make Agent Smith both mechanical and malevolent (almost as if Jack Webb had been possessed by the devil).If there is any failure on the part of the Wachowskis, it is that they use the intriguing world they... FARSCAPE: Paul Goddard
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 01-15-2001)
...nt Smith (Hugo Weaving). Dropping an insider’s tip, he believes Weaving’s character is coming back for the next two Matrix films.`Because I did The Matrix,` says Goddard, `I was hoping to be involved in those [next] two. I was one of the agents with Hu... THE MATRIX REVISITED Part One
by Eric Moro (Tue 12-04-2001)
...nne Moss, Hugo Weaving, the Wachowski brothers, producer Joel Silver and fight choreographer Master Yuen Wo Ping), background on the origins of THE MATRIX, how the Academy Award-winning special effects were developed and the actors’ grueling training r... Matrix Revolutions, The
by Coming Attractions (Tue 09-30-2003)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel. Studio: Warner Brothers. Production Company: Village Roadshow. Project Phase: Post-production. Who's In It: Keanu Reeves (Neo); Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus); Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity); Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith); Ja... Matrix Reloaded, The
by Coming Attractions (Mon 04-07-2003)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Village Roadshow.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Keanu Reeves (Neo); Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus); Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity); Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith); Jada Pinkett-Sm... Super Bowl VENDETTA Trailer
by News Editor (Mon 02-06-2006)
...igilante (Hugo Weaving) known only as "V." Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and takes over the government-controlled airwaves, urging his ... Two New Posters for V FOR VENDETTA
by News Editor (Mon 07-11-2005)
...rtman and Hugo Weaving. It's directed by James McTeigue and produced by Joel Silver & Wachowski Brothers. The script is by the Wachowski Brothers.Click here to vist the official site and see the other poster.Thanks to S.K. for the heads up. Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
...ilm stars Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman and John Hurt and opens worldwide on March 17). Also reported by Film Music Radio, Patrick Doyle will score the upcoming Roman epic THE LAST LEGION, an action adventure directed by Doug Lefler (DRAGONHEART: A NEW... THE MATRIX: Oscar-Winning Editor Zach Staenberg
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-21-2000)
...nt Smith (Hugo Weaving). But there’s a lot of ideas in there. It’s also one of the things I like about THE MATRIX: it does cover a fairly wide range.THAT’S WHAT STRUCK ME ABOUT THE FILM. FOR EXAMPLE, OVER AN HOUR INTO THE RUNNING TIME, WHEN IT’S BUILDI... Video This Week: December 11th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-11-2001)
...ury actor Hugo Weaving suffered during production.COMING ATTRACTIONSNext week, the return of Argento, the ultimate in "killer" reality TV programs, Obi Wan sings and a big, meat-eating monster - and I'm not talking about Dom DeLuise.Vidiocy is our week... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-19-2001)
...iv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Elijah WoodWriters: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, based on the novel by J.R.R. TolkienDirector: Peter JacksonDistributor: New Line Cinema Batman Begins Sequel Rumors (Mon 02-20-2006)
Aussie mag titled ROCK CITY is reporting that Hugo Weaving and Hugh Jackman are in the Bat-Sequel mix as The Joker and Harvey Dent respectively.WB seeks vigorous 'V' (Fri 03-17-2006)
Will "V for Vendetta" become B for boffo? Amid high hopes after a four-month delay, Warner Bros. is launching the sci-fi thriller starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving at 3,365 playdates domestically. "Vendetta," produced by Joel SilverJoel Silv...V Clips
by News Editor (Wed 03-08-2006)
Yahoo! Movies has posted six clips from V FOR VENDETTA. The action-thriller stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, John Hurt, Stephen Fry, Tim Pigott-Smith and Sinead Cusack. It is based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and illustrator David ... 2 New V for Vendetta Photos (Sun 08-14-2005)
A new photo of Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving in V for Vendetta is in this week's Entertainment Weekly.Raimi to Direct HOBBIT, Jackson to Produce?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
...ellen and Hugo Weaving and fans of the original trilogy would be satisfied that Peter is still attached to the project in some way.
Big thanks to scooper, "snallygaster", for passing this juicy bit of speculation along... First Pic of a Bald Portman for 'Vendetta'
by Jim Harvey (Tue 05-10-2005)
Check out this scan of the first picture of a bald Natalie Portman which first appeared in Time magazine. She shaved off her hair for a prison scene in the Wachowski brothers' V For Vendetta, in which she stars opposite Hugo Weaving. Raimi Insists Jackson Should Do HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Director/producer Sam Raimi has already indicated this opinion once before about who should direct THE HOBBIT and he hasn't changed his mind. A number of A-list directors and stars of the LOTR series feel the same way which has put New Line into a de... The winners of the 2004 Hugo Awards
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-09-2004)
On Saturday, September 4 the 2004 Hugo Awards were presented at Noreascon Four held in Boston, Massachusetts, honoring the best genre writing, artwork and entertainment released in 2003. The Best Novel Hugo went to Lois McMaster Bujold's PALADIN OF SOULS ... Hugo Fulfills Gaiman's Childhood Dream
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 09-02-2002)
Neil Gaiman, who took home the Best Novel Hugo last night for his book AMERICAN GODS, was beaming with joy while accepting the honor. "When I was 14 there were three things that I wanted," explained Gaiman. "I wanted heat vision. I wanted to work up the n... 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... 2001 Hugo Award Winners
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-04-2001)
This Labor Day weekend saw the Hugo Award ceremony taking place at the World Science Fiction Convention that was held in Phadelphia. Here are the winners for works from 2000:Best NovelHARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE by J.K. RowlingBest Novella"The Ult... LOST - Everybody Hates Hugo
by Jason Davis (Mon 10-17-2005)
It seems that the quality of a LOST episode is oftentimes tied to the uniqueness of the character whose backstory appears in that installment. While TV audiences have had any number of Jack Shepards over the years, John Locke and Hugo Reyes are the sorts ... Weaving Tracks After the WOLFMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
After helping Hobbits in Lord of the Rings, fighting mankind in The Matrix and stirring revolution in V for Vendetta, actor Hugh Weaving is ready to take on The Wolfman, reports Variety. The thespian has been cast as Detective Aberline in t... Hugo names HOMINIDS best novel of the year
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 09-01-2003)
This weekend The World Science Fiction Convention (popularly known as WorldCon) awarded the Hugo for best novel to SF luminary Robert J Sawyer for his book HOMINIDS. The novel, which centers on a the discovery of a living Neanderthal, is Sawyer's 13th nov... Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)
The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i... Battle Angel Alita (Action Edition) Vol.#2
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kishiro YukitoTranslated by:Fred Burke, Sterling Bell, & Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayYukito Kishiro blurs the lines between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita.
Alita falls head-over-meta... Italian HUGO Awards Announced
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-18-2002)
The Italian version of the Hugos, called the Italia Awards, were named this month at the SF convention DEEPCON in Fiuggi, Italy. The winners for best Italian SF published in various formats were selected by a panel of members from the World SF Italia club... Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
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Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... Colliding Reactions
by Randall D. Larson (Interview transcription by Kelsey J. Larson) (Thu 01-05-2006)
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Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith in THE MATRIX: REVOLUTIONS
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festival right at the top of this mountain, and Gocoo were playing on the same stage, and I heard them and thought, wow, they're just amazing. It's predominantly wome... Suikoden III (aka: Genso Suikoden III) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shimizu Aki (Original Concept: Konami)Translated by:Patrick CoffmanAdapted by:What They SayEnter a world filled with adventure, love, bravery and courage.
Enter the world of Suikoden!
As a young girl, Chris Longfellow lost he... Awards in SF Literature
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 09-04-2002)
While best known for handing out the Hugo awards, the World Science Fiction Convention (called World Con) also gives out other prizes related to SF literature and fan culture. Here's a breakdown of some of the various non-Hugo awards given at this year's ... Battle Angel Alita (Action Edition) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kishiro YukitoTranslated by:Toshifumi Yoshida, Fred Burke, Sterling Bell, and Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayKilling Angel
Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel ... O
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-31-2001)
This contemporary teen version of Shakespeare's OTHELLO won't make anyone ask "William who?" but it works on its own terms ...In O, screenwriter Brad Kaaya has come up with a way to get William Shakespeare's OTHELLO to scan to the rhythms of a present-day... HORROR RISES FROM THE TOMB
by Brian Thomas (Thu 04-29-2004)
Long known as one of the more respectable labels releasing old school kung fu titles on US DVD, Crash Cinema has spent the past year making an effort to expand their scope. For the first release in a planned "Euro Thriller Collection", this film starring ... THE OTHER NINETEETH CENTURY
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-13-2003)
A trade paperback collection from TOR features 23 short stories (some of them very short) from Avram Davidson, a lesser-known but very skilled author who did work that flirted with the boundaries of SF. The collection has the stated intention of once agai... Unearthed: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Original Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-15-2003)
This Week’s RecommendationSIn one of their most significant releases to date, FSM has released a splendid two-CD set containing more than two and a half hours of never-before-released original soundtrack music from THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (FSM Vol 5 No 18... Robert J Sawyer on TV
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 02-25-2003)
With Hugo buzz already circling last year's HOMINIDS, Canadian SF author Robert J Sawyer has a hell of a lot on his plate. Out now in from TOR Books is both the paperback edition of HOMINIDS, as well as the hardcover premiere of the follow up, HUMANS.In a... Steele's COYOTE reviewed
by Mike Whybark (Fri 01-10-2003)
YAHOO! Entertainment News runs a review from USA TODAY of two-time Hugo winner Allen Steele's latest science fiction book, COYOTE, from Ace.The reviewer notes the book is set starting in 2070. The government of the day has named space shuttles after conse... Comicscape - October 15, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-15-2003)
OPINIONWhatever else you might say about the experience, reading CAPTAIN MARVEL for the past thirteen months has never been boring. Ever since the relaunch of the book last September as part of Marvel's lameduck "U Decide!" promotion, Peter David has take... Sin City
by Development Heck (Tue 08-10-2004)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Animation/Action.Studio: Dimension Films.Production Company: Troublemaker Studios.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Mickey Rourke (Marv); Bruce Willis (Hartigan); Josh Hartnett (Dwight); Marley Shelton; Jaime King (Goldie);... JAMES BOND ACTION FIGURES
by JEFF BOND (Thu 09-19-2002)
When Sideshow announced a year ago that they had obtained the James Bond license to make 12" action figures, toy-minded 007 fans around the world emitted a collective shriek of joy that would have paralyzed Ernst Blofeld himself. The James Bond franchise ... SIGNS of FURY and ROMANCE
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-21-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSJames Newton Howard’s third collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan, like the previous two, SIXTH SENSE and UNBREAKABLE, is an evocative and intimate suspense score. SIGNS (Hollywood Records 2061-62368-2) is also Howard’s most ove... Martian Child, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Drama.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:John Cusack.Who's Making It:Menno Meyjes (Director); Menno Meyjes, Jonathan Tolins, Seth Bass (Screenwriters); based upon the short story The Martian C... 2002 World Con is in High Gear
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-01-2002)
World Con, the seminal SF literary convention is in full swing. The 2002 convention, called Con Jose, is currently being held in the McEnery Convention center in San Jose, California. The five day event began unofficially with a round of parties last Wedn... Williams Thanks World Con
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 09-03-2002)
Concerning his roles as the 2002 World Con writer guest-of-honor, Toastmaster, and Hugo Award host, Tad Williams gave the following humble remarks: "In our business [i.e. entertainment] there's a standard phrase that says 'it's a honor just to be nominate... Classic SF Author Lloyd Biggle, Jr. Dies
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 09-17-2002)
Classic SF author and musician Lloyd Biggle, Jr. unfortunately lost his dual battle with cancer and leukemia last week. Biggle, who served in the armed forced during World War II, was know for integrating social and ecological concerns into roaring space ... Final Box Office November 15-17
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 11-19-2002)
As expected, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS debuted at the top of the charts, weaving a magical spell over audiences young and old. The second year for Harry at Hogwarts opened bigger than experts expected, given last year's returns on SORCERER'S... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
... praising Hugo Weaving's performance, I made one isolated observation -- one that I've made about both BLADE and THE PUNISHER. If it makes you happy, I think V is the superior film of the three, but even THE PUNISHER played up Frank Castle's moral ambi... Sci-fi Author Butler Passes
by News Editor (Fri 03-03-2006)
Last week sci-fi author Octavia Butler passed away. She was one of very few African-American women in the field.Butler was born in Pasadena, California. Her father, a shoeshiner, died when she was young; her mother, also named Octavia, raised her in a str... Zach Snyder to helm WATCHMEN
by Karl Schneider (Sat 06-24-2006)
Zach Snyder has signed on to develop and direct the film WATCHMEN for Warner Bros.WATCHMEN is an adaptation of the 1986 twelve-issue comic book series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The movie will tell the story of the last remaining superheroes and the... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... Music To Destroy All Humans By – Too
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-09-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Composer Garry Schyman’s score for the 2005 THQ alien invasion videogame Destroy All Humans! was a frenzied, lovingly retro science fiction horror score written in the style of 1950’s sci-fi movies ... HOMINIDS
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-08-2002)
There's something special about Robert J Sawyer's novels... You just can't put them down. Sawyer's novels are not, by any means whatsoever, "beach reads". On the contrary, they usually deal with pretty heady stuff: the conflict between science and religio... Starship Trooper: The Games Music of Richard Jacques
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-01-2005)
The Fantastic Game Music of Richard Jacques British composer Richard Jacques writes, arranges, orchestrates, and produces epic anthems and dramatic underscore for film, television and interactive entertainment. Best-known for his emotive symphonic styles,... 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 ... Taking Score of 2004
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2005)
Another January has barged in upon our complacent consciousness, and that means it's time to take stock of the previous year's harvest of film scores. After a healthy twelve month's worth of listening and watching and reviewing here are my selections fo... THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 03-14-2005)
In 1974, Charles Berlitz, who had made a fortune with his language instruction books and courses, had a controversial new book published. THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE reported cases from an area of the Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships and planes had mysteriou... I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)
I'm really not trying to turn my repeatedly delaying this STAR WARS/STAR TREK column into a running joke, I swear. I fully intended to delve into that rich subject material this week, after finally closing out George Lucas' franchise last Friday night. ... Earthbound
by M. Steven Felty (Mon 12-05-2005)
If you don't know who Richard Matheson is, then I pity you. Matheson is a writer who has won the Hugo Award, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, the Writers Guild Award and numerous life achievement awards. But wait, that's not all. He has also written many screen... Evil Residents of the Twilight Zone
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-28-2004)
Well, seeing as this is the last DVD Shopping List of 2004, you might want to print out this column to carry along with you. Then, if there’s a lull at any New Year’s Eve party, you can pull it out to get the fun started again. You can say things like, "G... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - IMMORTAL COIL
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 02-13-2002)
I used to be a massive TREK fan, and that meant not only following the show(s), but reading a ton of novels as well. But long before VOYAGER succeeded in shattering my connection to the franchise forevermore with its pathetic plots and criminally underdev... Mania Exclusive: Millionaire and Kaplan on DRINKY CROW, part deux
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)
Having already discussed mutilation, copulation and the process of making CGI look hand drawn in part one of our interview we now resume our conversation with Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan, creators of the new Adult Swim animated series 'The Drinky Cro... WATCHMEN MOTION COMICS Chapter 3 online now
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-24-2008)
From a press release:
Chapter three of 'Watchmen Motion Comics' debuted on iTunes and Amazon On Demand this week. Announced by Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, the third chapter is going to be available on Xbox Live and the So... Harlan Ellison Returns to THE OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-08-1999)
Too frequently in Hollywood, giving respect to the written word is a constant battle. The writer demands it. The producer withholds it. And now, Harlan Ellison, one of our best contemporary writers, has got it. After a long, tumultuous history of encounte... Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... Book Buzz: Piers Anthony Returns to Xanth
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-13-2008)
Highlighting this week’s new releases is Two to the Fifth the latest Xanth novel from Piers Anthony, the thirty-second book in the long-running fantasy series. You can read an excerpt by visiting here: Two to the Fifth Excerpt.
... Walmart Exclusive: 'Iron Man' Digicomic
by Jim Harvey (Sat 09-27-2008)
Marvel.com reports:
When the 'Iron Man' DVD blasts into stores everywhere on Tuesday, September 30, fans who buy their copy at Walmart will receive a little something extra. Marvel has produced an exclusive Digital Comic for the Walmart disc!
Find IRO... More images from 'The Batman' finale on 'Spectacular' Saturday
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-05-2008)
It's going to be a Spectacular Saturday on March 8 when Kids' WB!/The CW brings you the broadcast premiere of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' and the series finale of 'The Batman' in the form of a special one-hour television movie, "The Batman: Lost Her... Spidey DVD Sports Web of Features!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-17-2002)
Columbia TriStar
Home Entertainment announced Monday that the Spider-Man DVD would
be released Friday, November 1. The press released disclosed details about the
upcoming home video event.
The studio
promises that the two disc set "features an excl... Alan Burnett on 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-02-2008)
Alan Burnett has spent more consecutive years "in the Batcave" than anyone in animation history.
Not counting his stint on "Super Friends" in 1983, Burnett has constantly helped bring the Batman's legacy to animation since 199... 'Elektra', 'Fantastic Four' and 'The Batman' tidbits (Mon 05-03-2004)
20th Century Fox's gave a brief update on the 'Elektra' and 'Fantastic Four' movies, the latter of which is slated to start filming in August. Frank Gorshin has provided the voice of Hugo Strange for the upcoming 'The Batman' animated seies.New villains debut on 'The Batman' (Mon 09-10-2007)
Comics Continuum Reports: "The Superman/Batman two-part opener has more villains that I can hold in my brain," producer Alan Burnett said. "You'll see Clayface, Black Mask, Bane, Mr. Freeze, Metallo, Lex Luthor, Mercy and Poison Ivy. It's a villain smo...Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Volume 3
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-08-2000)
The paperback two-volume set of STAR TREK—STRANGE NEW WORLDS now on sale at bookstores everywhere is just a preview of things to come. Last November, John Ordover, Pocket Books’ Executive Editor for STAR TREK books announced the winning authors of the thi... THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
One of the most innovative works of cinema to emerge last year never made it to a multi-plex near you. Instead, SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE MAGIC BOX was limited to engagements in Imax 3-D theatres where its amazing imagery and cinematic sleight of hand could ... Time Trips - The Top Ten Time Travel Flicks
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)
On this holiday weekend, where everyone is traveling here or jetting off there, one lesser known vacation alternative also happens to be one of the coolest: that ever-enticing sci-fi trope, time travel. With it come the eternal questions that speak to the... Swan(wick) Song
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 03-13-2002)
When recently asked to name the best science fiction novelists working today, Samuel Delany, one of the fathers of modern SF literature, referred to fellow Philadelphian Michael Swanwick as "an intriguing and compelling artist...among the very best." Dela... Popular author R.A. Lafferty dies at age 88
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-25-2002)
Fan favorite author R.A. Lafferty died on Monday, March 18th after a protracted illness. Born in 1914 in Neola, Idaho, Raphael Aloysius Lafferty never wrote a word of science fiction until he was in his 40's. He went on to write 20 novels and over 200 sh... Walk the Dinosaurs
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-03-2002)
This isn't Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's LOST WORLD, and it sure ain't JURASSIC PARK. On the mysterious continent of Dinotopia, humans and intelligent, talking dinosaurs live in harmony, but that peace is shattered when a plane crashes into this strange paradi... CITY OF BONES
by Michael Tunison (Sat 05-18-2002)
Hard-boiled detective fiction fans have been searching for a worthy successor to seminal L.A. mystery writers Raymond Chandler and Ross MacDonald ever since fedoras and tail-fins went out of style, and it's looking like Michael Connelly just may be the Ch... WOLVERINE/HULK #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 03-07-2002)
I don't know much about what's going on in Sam Kieth's WOLVERINE/HULK-but I know what I like. As completely confusing as this book is, there's a kind of crazy cool about it that's immensely appealing. And who wouldn't enjoy watching Wolverine and the Hulk... The First of the Last
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 11-23-2006)
If you grew up with a fondness for classic animation, you should still remember one story in particular: When the last eagle flies over the last crumbling mountain, and the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain…
She's in the s... THE MATRIX ACTION FIGURE SET (WB Toys)
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
...ith: Yes, Hugo Weaving`s villain makes a great action figure, too. He`s got seven points of articulation, a pistol, rifle, and knife. The likeness could be just a tad better, however.*Cypher: Wow, who ever thought we`d see a Joe Pantoliano action figur... 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 ... CRONOS
by Andrew Mellott (Sun 11-04-2001)
CRONOS by Robert Silverberg is three novels in one, spanning the career of a man who has won more Nebula and Hugo awards than any other writer. All three novels deal with Silverberg's admitted obsession with time travel.The first story (and the most rece... THE MATRIX REVISITED Part Two
by Eric Moro (Wed 12-05-2001)
...nne Moss, Hugo WeavingExecutive Producers: Joel Silver, Andy and Larry WachowskiDirector: Josh OreckDistributor: Warner Home VideoOriginal Year of Release: 2001Suggested Retail Price: $19.98Extras: sneak peek at cast training sessions for THE... STREET FIGHTER II
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 01-26-2002)
This half hour anime TV series was based on a popular Capcom arcade video game (not the 1970s Sonny Chiba movies). The series does a good job of weaving a story connecting all of the game's characters, rather than just one face-off after another, like in ... Gaiman's Endless Inspiration
by Cindy White (Mon 05-27-2002)
Most writers spend their entire careers honing their talents in just one medium, be it novels or screenplays or comic books. Neil Gaiman is not like most writers. After achieving rare critical and commercial success with his DC comic book series SANDMAN,... Illuminati Watches Over Comic Creators
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-17-2002)
Ford Lytle
Gilmore announced yesterday the launch of Illuminati
Entertainment, a management and production company sporting an A-list roster
of clients culled from the comic book and video game industries. Gilmore is a
producer and the former Vice Pre... Hotel Africa Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 05-20-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hee Jung ParkTranslated by:Jihae HongAdapted by:Mark IlvedsonWhat They SayAlone, in the middle of the Utah desert, lies the Hotel Africa. Anything is possible here. A world of joy, heartache, and friendship has traveled throug... Justice N Mercy Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 12-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Youngju RyuAdapted by:What They SayThis slipcased volume uses special printing techniques and high-quality paper to present the artist's work as it was meant to be viewed. It includes never-before-se... SNK vs Capcom Vol.#04
by Andrew Kent (Wed 11-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chi Wan ShumTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Shawn SandersWhat They SayAthena\'s plot to restore the real world becomes so desperate, she even plans to enlist the aid of the more sinister warriors. This is precipitated by Dark... TOKYOPOP Signs Korea's Top Female Manga Creator, Hee Jung Park, to Multi-Book Publishing Deal (Tue 03-04-2008)
Company Set to Release Four Titles in 2008: Fever, Hotel Africa, Martin and John, and Too Long Los Angeles, CA (March 5, 2008)―TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is thrilled to announce a multi-book publishing deal with Korea's ho...DVD Review of THE BATMAN: Complete 5th Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-20-2008)
As noted by the writers and producers in the featurettes, the theme of the 5th and final season of The Batman is the Brave and the Bold as Batman teams up with each member of the Justice League of America. This season also serves to integrate Batman ... 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!... From Far Away Vol.#04
by Audrey Zarr (Tue 11-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HikawaTranslated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayA prophecy of doom, passed down from generation to generation, has finally arrived. Manifest in the form of a young teenage girl named Noriko, the awakening promises... xxxHolic Vol. #4 (Fri 08-01-2008)
With the introduction of the pipe fox recently, it’s become plainly apparent that this is the character that can steal the show, even from Mokona.What They Say\"From the day you were born, you have always been different from those around you......Flag Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-25-2008)
What They SayWith the Metazone temple operation ending in failure and the flag still eluding them, the SDAC unit comes under heavy scrutiny from U.N. Command. As investigations begin, the frontline base is attacked by a mysterious new bipedal machine, the... Gasaraki Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.6
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 5
Plot: 4
English Acting: 4
Music: 5
Overall: 4.4
Intro
I remember hearing abo... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 3
Sound: 4
Plot: 5
English Acting: 5
Music: 5
Entertainment: 5
Overall: 4.5
-Intro-
... Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (-)
The Review!Gankutsuou is a rare accomplishment in any medium. Offering nothing you haven\'t seen before, the creators of Gankutsuou instead manage to use very traditional tried and true concepts and techniques so adroitly they become dazzlingly new and u... Mumbling Kitsune: Flipping Through Batman: Gotham Knight
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)
Batman: Gotham Knight is a series of short animated films that tell of Batman's growth and trials between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The in-pieces presentation is not unlike The Animatrix, which also incorporated different stories created by a var... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... Chat with Andrew Foley, 'Jeremiah' comics scribe
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-11-2004)
From a Press Release:
Platinum Studios, in
association with the Jeremiah Portal,
would like to announce a special on-line session with Andrew Foley, the writer
of its upcoming comic book "Jeremiah: The Last Empire." The session
will take ... C2F Cinema: The perils of Bat-Filmmaking
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-13-2004)
When it comes to comic-based
fan films, no subject is a more popular target for filmmakers than Batman and
his family of characters. There are currently 10 Batman films running in the C2F
Cinema.
This week Eli McElmurray,
founder of The
DC L... Frank Miller says 'Sin City 2' will feature a new story (Fri 08-05-2005)
"We're working on putting the structure of 'Sin City 2' together but we're talking about starting shooting in January," says Frank Miller. "We're talking about weaving together 'A Dame to Kill For' and a new story I'm coming up with." More...Dave Gibbons Shares His Thoughts on “Watching the Watchmen”
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-03-2008)
Since debuting in 1986, the Watchmen limited series, later collected into trade paperback, has gone onto become perhaps the most important and influential comic story in history. While there had been comic stories that dealt with more mature themes and i... WEEKLY BOOK BUZZ- Who are the Most Overrated Fantasy Writers
by Tim Janson (Wed 12-03-2008)
’ve been a fan of Fantasy literature for over thirty years. While time doesn’t permit me to read as much as I used to, I still love finding that one good book every now and then that will completely enthrall me. At the other ... Pre-Order Spider-Man Today!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-07-2002)
It's the hottest
comic book movie of all time and now the Spider-Man
DVD is available for pre-order!
The two-disc DVD
set comes in three editions. The first two are identical except one presents the
movie in widescreen (letterbox) format and the ot... Portman Mulls V Politics (Fri 03-03-2006)
Natalie Portman—who stars in the upcoming V for Vendetta as Evey, a young woman who ultimately joins forces with a terrorist named V (Hugo Weaving)—told SCI FI Wire that she prefers not to think of the film as either pure fiction or a reflection of real-l...'Spider-Man', 'Batman', 'Legion' - Kids WB! has too many heroes!
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-01-2008)
On March 8, Kids' WB! brings you Super Hero Saturday, an action-packed television event like nothing you've seen before!
On that morning, 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premieres on Kids' WB!, 'The Batman' comes to its final exciting conclusion, and 'Legio... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Undercover Fish'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd blows the
lid off of "Undercover Fish".... Sony Pictures Imageworks joins 'Watchmen' (Tue 07-01-2008)
From a press release CULVER CITY, CA – June 29, 2008 – Sony Pictures Imageworks, the award-winning digital production company whose most recent project HANCOCK opens July 2nd, today announced six major motion picture projects that are current...WATCHMEN: THE MOTION COMIC - Chapter 2
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
Today, Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution announced the second chapter in the 'Watchmen: The Motion Comics' series debuted on iTunes and Amazon Video on Demand.The second chapter is set against The Comedian's funeral where Silk Spectre ... 'Spider-man 2' marketing push to pass first film
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)
Sony Pictures is weaving an enormous marketing and merchandising web for "Spider-Man 2" that is expected to snare moviegoers and consumers with the help of at least six major promotional partners, who will be spending tens of millions of dollars in media ... Flag Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-18-2008)
What They SayOn the night of the new moon UN Observation Forces begin precision bombing operations targeting suspected terrorist strongholds within Uddiyana’s capitol city of Subasci. Despite the
high technology of computerized missiles, collateral ... Madlax Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Wed 05-02-2007)
What They SayFrom the creative minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection.
The Elies Script - The Holy Words of Saruon. A language long forgotten has awakened - and anyone who has... Publishing History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-23-2007)
With its release surrounded by dubious price wars, online leak conspiracies, and even direct chastisement by a foreign Trade and Industry Minister, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows shook the foundations of the publishing industry this past weekend and... 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 ... 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... Kring Apologizes to HEROES Fans
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
Tim Kring, creator of HEROES, has given some candid interviews to Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide where he discusses problems with Season 2 so far and what we can expect from the future of the show. He also apologizes to the fans who may not have liked ... The Wire: End of an Era
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-10-2008)
After five seasons of heart-wrenching, cathartic drama, THE WIRE has finally come to an end. “-30-,“ the 93-minute finale, rounded out the HBO original series last night in true Dickensian style and, for one last time, proved that a television... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... Giant Brain
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-09-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where we list the games of the present that will probably later be used on next generation as downloadable content. Just think in about ten years from now where you will probably be able to download all of thes... "Full Moon Rising"
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-03-2007)
Author of Circle of Desire (2003) and Beneath A Darkening Moon (2004), Aussie romance novelist Keri Arthur kicks off her new Riley Jensen Guardian series with Full Moon Rising. The first part of an ambitious four-novel (so far) set that will be releas... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
...n. Hugo Weaving did a fine job as V, but the film largely misunderstood the intentions of the comic. Still, you should see it at least once. There are solid arguments in support of the film, but I think it could’ve easily be... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)
I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De... The Saga Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-22-2007)
In light of the biggest gaming news of 2007 (thus far), this Tuesday’s schedule reinforces the fact that some of the best genre narratives don’t have to originate from the traditional literary form. Greetings all you Maniac readers and welcome... Arthur C. Clarke Passes Away at 90
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Arthur C. Clarke, a visionary science fiction writer who co-wrote "2001: A Space Odyssey" and won worldwide acclaim with more than 100 books on space, science and the future, died Wednesday, an aide said. He was 90. Clarke, who had battled debi...