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by Tim Janson, Columnist (Tue 02-12-2008)
Yet another Ray Harryhausen film from the 1950’s has just been released on DVD in a two disc special edition. It Came from Beneath the Sea comes in between The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms and Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers. It’s probabl... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 4
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-28-2000)
The many effects shots in Jason and the Argonauts were refinements and elaborations on those Ray Harryhausen had created for previous films. As with the novelty of 7th Voyage of Sinbad, no one had ever paired the techniques of stop-motion animation to th... 
DVD Review of The Ray Harryhausen Collectible DVD Gift Set
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-10-2008)
Earlier this year, Sony release three of Stop-Motion animation genius Ray Harryhausen’s films on special edition DVDs. Now these three classics, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers, and 20 Million Miles to Earth, ... More SIN vs. more VIRGIN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-13-2005)
Well, you probably won't get them in time for Xmas or Hanukah, but we've got some nice stuff in the old Prize Closet for you this week. To win a prize, just send an email containing your name and address with the designated subject line to me at psycho@ps... ALL MONSTERS ATTACK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-12-2002)
I’ll readily admit that I grew up a Monster Kid, a regular reader of Famous Monsters of Filmland, fascinated by all sorts of monster movies – but especially GIANT monster movies. All Day Entertainment is definitely playing my song with this fantastic comp... TERROR BENEATH THE SEA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 10-30-2005)
Japanese productions of the 1960s had included Western actors before, but this sci-fi action flick from Toei really loads up on the Anglo faces, many of them Germans living in Tokyo. Well, there have been worse collaborations between Germany and Japan - t... WHAT LIES BENEATH: Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-27-2000)
With movies, much of the drama lies on the screen. Such is certainly the case with What Lies Beneath, the suspenseful new thriller from acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis, which scared up $29.7 million and the number one seat in its opening weekend. But a... It Came From Bob's Basement!
by Jeff Bond (Tue 06-26-2001)
Who the hell is Bob Burns? Well, if you're reading this review or just checking out this website, Bob Burns is both you and me. Bob Burns is also famous for wearing a gorilla suit, but that's another story. We're here to discuss Bob Burns, the Protean Sci... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... 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... WHAT LIES BENEATH: Harrison Ford
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-20-2000)
Harrison Ford needs no introduction. As Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and the title character in the Indiana Jones franchise, he’s starred in two of cinema’s largest-grossing film series ever. The roles catapulted him into super-stardom, turn... What Lies Beneath Harrison Ford?
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-25-2002)
Harrison Ford, who happens to be one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the past 25 years, also happens to be the rare example of a star who is able to separate his business from his personal life. For example, while promoting his latest film, K-19: THE WI... BENEATH LOCH NESS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 07-21-2002)
Though ostensibly created to satiate the underwater beast cravings of genre fans everywhere, BENEATH LOCH NESS feels more like a late night programmer designed to be viewed by insomniacs and speed freaks – though I’m sure that even they wouldn’t be able t... CITY OF SAINTS AND MADMEN Excerpt #1
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)
DRADIN, HAPPIER THAN HE HAD BEEN SINCE DROPPING the fever at the Sisters of Mercy Hospital, some five hundred miles away and three months in the past, sauntered down Albumuth, breathing in the smell of catfish simmering on open skillets, the tangy broth o... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayAcademy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki has created an epic environmental cautionary tale! This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its or... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... DVD Shopping Bag: Dead Sea Scrolls for the SuperFriends
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-02-2008)
Several weeks ago Warner Brothers Entertainment finally released Lou Scheimer’s original DC Comics cartoons on DVD, titled DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures. Now if you are like me, you were raised on the SuperFriends and their various incar... THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA: Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subject
by Mike Lyons (Thu 03-30-2000)
When you hear that an animated film has been made from Ernest Hemingway`s novel The Old Man and the Sea, you almost expect that it would be a Disney-like take on the story: with fishing pole in hand, the Old Man belts out a ballad about how much he has to... Film Music Cubed
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-24-2004)
Canadian-based Norman Orenstein's film music has meandered through the action film genre for the last fifteen years or so, after more then twenty years effort in performing rock and blues bands. Noted primarily for his potent ambient scores for ROBOCOP: P... Shopping Bag: Richie, Scooby and Thundarr
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
A week or so ago I received The Richie Rich/ Scooby-Doo Show Volume 1 from Warner Home Entertainment. A Saturday spent by yours truly watching cartoons, eating cereal and staying in my pajamas ‘till noon. The memories came rushing back over the seve... Stuart Gordon Talks DAGON Part Two
by John Thonen (Wed 07-31-2002)
The works of horror author H.P. Lovecraft have proven hugely difficult to film over the years, though cult director Stuart Gordon is the rare example of a filmmaker who has had some measure of success in the area, specifically with the delightfully dark c... In Hoc Signo Vinces
by Stella Maris (Sat 03-22-2008)
As promised, Sophia and I entered the church of Saint Sulpice de Paris shortly before midday on the Vernal Equinox. Then, traveling from west to east, we worked our way through the stanzas of the Priory of Sion's poem, Le Serpent Rouge, which corresponded... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Logan's Run: Short Run Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-25-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSA perhaps forgotten short-lived TV series from 1977 has been mined as this month’s Silver Age Classic from FSM. A thoroughly satisfying compilation of all the original music written for the 14-episode TV series, LOGAN’S RUN (FSM... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)
The death of Jerry Goldsmith last week on July 21st continues to have significant repercussions throughout the film and film music community; evidence of just how important Jerry was to the art and technique of music for motion pictures and just what an ... Big Week for Multi-Disc Box Sets
by John Thonen (Tue 10-03-2000)
While there is really no big, new, genre release for this week, there is ample cause for rejoicing amongst collectors. As happened several years ago, when music companies discovered that re-releasing older records in box sets could draw new sales, it woul... 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’... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... ELF defeats the Matrix, Bugs Bunny and the open sea
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-16-2003)
Will Ferrell defeated both the might of the Matrix, the military firepower of a battleship and the world's best-known wise-cracking bunny. ELF is the number one film for this weekend, dropping only 13% in its opening weekend revenues and earning another $... Vampire Hunter D (Novels) Vol.#08 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea Part Two
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayThe picturesque coastal town of Florence was known for millennia as a pleasure resort for the Nobility. As retribution for their decadence, the cruel and beautif... SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS - The Complete First Season
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-20-2005)
For all the Gen-Y readers out there, try and picture this: you’re a kid living in the early 1970s, getting your cartoon fix not from cable channels or after school shows made in conjunction with a toy line, but solely from Saturday morning network televis... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#07 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea Part One
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayEven a reluctant hero can\'t refuse the last request of a beautiful woman. On her deathbed, the mortally wounded woman gives him a strange gem and asks him to de... Robots and Reptiles!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-08-2005)
For years, some video labels have sought to lure in movie fans by offering movies in "letterboxed" format that are actually just the cropped fullscreen version matted with black bars top and bottom, advertising more image area while delivering far less. I... THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON AND OTHER JUNGLE PICTURES: CD Review
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 11-11-2000)
The follow-up to Monstrous Movie Music’s first pair of releases (two self-titled compilations of classic horror movie music) carries on the tradition of the label’s genesis: providing faithful and full-blooded new recordings of hitherto unreleased classic... Soylent Green is Musicians!
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-19-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSThis week, FSM releases two of the '70s strangest science fiction scores on CD for the first time. Pairing Fred Myrow's tuneful music for SOYLENT GREEN ("Soylent Green is People!") with Jerry Fielding's atonal ambience of DEMON ... BioShock
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 01-16-2007)
Plot:
After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists... AMC MONSTERFEST 2003
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Undead Television Programming.Boo Cinescapers! Alas, the creepiest holiday is about to rear its ugly head -- but enough about Thanksgiving. (Buh dum bum) With Halloween scratching on the door, one thing is certain, AMC will treat us to somet... The New Kid in Town
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-05-2004)
Salutations, denizens of the TV Wasteland! As Andrew Hershberger saddles off to ride away into a picture perfect sunset, it falls upon myself to mount up and become your new host for CINESCAPE's weekly television column, TV Wasteland. My name's Patrick Sa... Eden's Bowy Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-04-2003)
What They SayYorn, Elisis, and that strange old man are on a quest-and on the run! No matter how fast they fly, the assassins from Eden are one step behind and gaining fast. Maybe it\'s the technology: radar, hovercraft, and a submarine mecha you\'ve got ... Robbing the Cradle of Life
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-24-2003)
NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASESThe “official” soundtrack CD from Jan de Bont’s TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE is out from Hollywood Records (2061-62417-2) but don’t get too excited. It’s the typical rock song and remix collection, and most of the songs have noth... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
What would the annual Academy Awards be without at least one egregious omission? Well, we certainly didn`t find out this year, when MORE, the nominated six-minute mini-masterpiece, was passed over in the category for Best Animated Short Subject. This evoc... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Watch the Skies! And the Seas!
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-17-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS One of the best science fiction scores of the 1950s comes to CD for believe it or not the very first time with FSM's premiere release of the full Dimitri Tiomkin score for 1951's THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (Vol 8. No 1). Pr... Spider-DVD: Second Generation
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-30-2004)
Emails have been pouring in since last week's column went up detailing my frustrations over long-running problems with my satellite TV receiver. Though a few of you showed a shocking lack of sympathy by choosing to berate me for complaining about somethin... TORN
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
As much as I love getting my DVD’s each and every week and watching them in the privacy of my own home; I do love going to the movie theater more. About 2 miles down the road is a Mega-Plex. 24 screens (usually running the same title multi... 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH
by JEFF BOND (Mon 09-09-2002)
For Ray Harryhausen, the ’50s were stage one of his career as a special effects ace whose stop-motion-animation effects were far more important to the success of the movies he worked on than any actor or director. Harryhausen had gotten his start working ... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: A Retrospective of the Ray Harryhausen Classic
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-07-2000)
In 1992, when he presented the Gordon Sawyer special lifetime achievement Oscar to special effects creator and producer Ray Harryhausen, Tom Hanks called Jason and the Argonauts the greatest film ever made. Director John Landis, interviewing Harryhausen ... JAPAN'S FAVORITE MON-STAR
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
TriStar may have failed to launch an American franchise with their 1998 Godzilla, but interest in the original Toho monster is heating up. GODZILLA 2000 will be release shortly, and another new G-film is wrapping production in Japan for December release i... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 11-20-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyazaki HayaoTranslated by:David Lewis, Toren Smith, Joe Yamazaki and Kaori InoueAdapted by:What They SayIn a long-ago war, humankind, in its hubris, set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving industrial societies ha... CRIMSON SEA 2
by Troy Roberts (Wed 04-21-2004)
In the past, Koei has always been known for its historically themed action and strategy games, such as the DYNASTY TACTICS, KESSEN and DYNASTY WARRIORS series. But, at the end of 2002, the company took most gamers by surprise by releasing a sci-fi based a... DOCTOR WHO: HOPE
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-03-2002)
When the Doctor decides to push the TARDIS as far forward as she can go into the future, she rebels and dumps them onto the polluted planet named Endpoint, in a city called Hope. There the descendants of the human race, a people specially evolved to survi... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren Smith, Joe Yamazaki and Kaori InoueAdapted by:What They SayNAUSICAA is an epic environmental cautionary tale by Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of SPRITED AWAY and... SMASH PUNY DVD!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-06-2003)
This week’s DVD peeve: What should a DVD do when you put it in your playing device? Personally, I enjoy a good introduction as much as anybody, but I’d prefer that they’d get to the main menu as soon as possible and let me do the driving. However, as many... Going to 'Hellboy' with Tad Stones
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-20-2007)
At this point fans of Hellboy are no doubt acquainted with the name of Tad Stones. Stones has been immersed in the world of Mike Mignola's creation for some time now. As Supervising producer and co-director, he's been the driving creative voice behind the... New Getter Robo Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Tue 09-26-2006)
What They SayHuge monsters stalk the earth! Resembling the ancient legends of the Oni, the monsters begin attacking the laboratory where Prof. Saotome is developing the Getter Robo, a robot so powerful it overwhelms ordinary pilots! Prof. Saotome then loc... Making Music for Godzilla : Masaru Sato
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Sat 07-15-2000)
I first met Masaru Sato when I sat in on writer David (Cult Movies) Milner’s interview with the composer in December 1994. Sato had expressed some concern about doing the interview; he had written 300 film scores, and only a handful of those were science ... Blassreiter Episode 24
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-03-2008)
As the missiles get closer and closer to wiping out Germany, much of the issue is settled between two men on the ground.
What They SayJoseph continues his final battle with Xargin with the nanomachine Isis injected into his body. The Isis will bri... TOKYOPOP Proudly Presents... The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow (Wed 01-17-2007)
First Volume of the Hit Japanese Fantasy Fiction Series Makes U.S. Debut March 2007 Los Angeles, CA (January 17, 2007)- Leading youth-oriented publisher TOKYOPOP is pleased to unveil for the first-time ever in English the best-selling hit Japanese novel...Oscar Winner Hillary Swank
by Michael Beeler (Wed 03-22-2000)
There is a new Cinderella in Hollywoodland. She comes from the bargain basement realm of low budget horror flicks, cheesy action pics and what many considered forgettable television venues. She has labored there largely unnoticed for over ten years. But t... Wizards of the Coast New Series, Heinlein, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-08-2006)
Tor Books unloads a handful of new science fiction and fantasy, Wizards of the Coast debuts a new series, and Robert A. Heinlein gets a hardcover rendition of one of his classics in this week's book buzz. Tor's James VanderMeer offers a well-rounded, epil... Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-01-2005)
What They SayThe legendary city of Tristia was known as the "Jewel of the Sea" until it was rampaged by a Dragon Attack. Now the citizens are trying to re-build the city and enlist the help of a genius girl who create amazing inventions. The 1st Golem Com... Outer Limits, Spaghetti Westerns, Elvis, & The Duke: The Musical World of Dominic Frontiere
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-19-2006)
At the age of 72, Dominic Frontiere still composes music in his home in Santa Fe, although he is far from Hollywood and far from the thriving career he had in Hollywood during the 1960s as a composer and producer for the cutting-edge science fiction TV sh... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 12-17-2002)
Last year, Peter Jackson made a lot of people happy (fans and studio execs alike) with the first part in his film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Now he faces even higher expectations with the second picture in the series, THE TW... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Making JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, Part 3
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-21-2000)
Don Chaffey called Jan Reed`s first draft script `appalling, absolutely unworkable. Charles Schneer had the good sense to bring in Beverly Cross.` `Beverly is a very distinguished writer,` said Schneer. `He is a Greek and Latin scholar who went to Oxf... Bill & Ted: mutants
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-12-2005)
The Prize Closet is open again! We have 3 copies of the new deluxe edition of John Waters' CRY-BABY to give away, courtesy of the good folks at Universal. If you want one, just send your USPS mailing address to DVDShoppingList@Cinescape.com with the... A River Roars Through It
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-27-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS David Newman's expressive and expansive score for SERENITY, Josh Whedon's big-screen incarnation of his short-loved TV series, FIREFLY, recently released by Varese Sarabande (302 066 682 2), is as quietly passionate as was the ... Star Trek: Armada
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 04-20-2000)
The Star Trek serial, which celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary a long time ago, is defiantly an often-discussed subject. Only its immense popularity can be blamed for nine movies and countless episodes. Yet there is always someone who dislikes the id... Don't Mention Kolchak
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-26-2005)
Well, what do y'all think?Summer's over, most of the new genre shows have hit the airwaves (INVASION, THRESHOLD, SUPERNATURAL, SURFACE), Sci-Fi Friday takes a breather until January (thanks so much for that cliffhanger, Ron Moore, you bastard), and we fin... 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... Anime Expo New York - Cowboy Bebop Movie Dub Premier
by Andrew Tei (Sat 08-31-2002)
Written by Andrew Tei (Reikun) and Mariela Ortiz (Sapphire)
Friday night\'s big event, and probably the biggest event for Big Apple Fest
was the premiere of the English language version of the Cowboy Bebop Movie.
The line for the movie began... Big hunk o' Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-11-2006)
Ever wonder what Samuel L. Jackson is doing when he's not starring in hit movies or chilling with celebrity friends? He's producing a cartoon show! Check out the upcoming AFRO SAMURAI at the official website: www.afrosamurai.com . SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK He... Bad Boys II
by Coming Attractions (Tue 07-01-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Jerry Bruckheimer Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Will Smith (Mike Lowrey); Martin Lawrence (Marcus Burnett); Gabrielle Union (Sydney Burnett); Peter Stormare; Joe Pantol... David Fincher's Club
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 04-02-2002)
For a time it was rough going for PANIC ROOM director David Fincher during production of his new hit thriller. Several weeks into shooting, the film's star Nicole Kidman injured her knee and had to drop out of the production. With some 19 days worth of fi... Stuart Gordon Talks DAGON Part One
by John Thonen (Wed 07-24-2002)
To true lovers of the literary horror genre, the name H.P. Lovecraft is an almost sacred one, which should only be mentioned if afforded the same respect as an Edgar Allan Poe or Stephen King. However, unlike either Poe or King, attempts to turn the works... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
© David Kraft
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... RALPH MACCHIO: THE ULTIMATE EDITOR
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 03-11-2007)
When you hear the name "Ralph Macchio," chances are you think of The Karate Kid, but comic fans think of The House of Ideas. That's because this Ralph Macchio has been working for Marvel Comics longer than most of us have been reading comic ... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END 2-disc Limited Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 12-23-2007)
You want to know the best thing about the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy? It’s the interest that it sparked in that historical period. Since the first movie came out there have been numerous books published about pirates and several documentaries ... School Rumble Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kobayashi JinTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayLove has betrayed Harima Kenji, but now he has moved on in an effort to find himself. His new paths include being a fortune teller who is able ... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Toy Showdown: Joe vs. Joe, Part 1
by John Denning (Sat 08-26-2006)
If Saturday morning advertisements and esteemed spokesman Sgt. Slaughter are to be believed, "nobody beats G.I. Joe." With no other challengers in sight, Out of the Box pits Joe versus Joe to see which era of the original action figure franchise comes out... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Permanent check out time
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-18-2006)
We usually don't cover birthday announcements in this column. It's not that we're party poopers it's just that birthdays remind us that we're all inevitably sliding down a rough incline toward death. But we thought we'd make an exception in this case. La... Black Jack Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-04-2005)
What They SayA young woman is poisoned by toxic waste and begins to deform...or transform. Black Jack operates and discovers that she might be transforming into a mermaid. Is there a connection between the victim\'s illness and the ancient myth? Episode 1... Megazone 23 Part 3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-23-2004)
What They SayGame master Eiji Takanaka is the hottest player on the virtual circuit, but trouble finds him when he begins working for E=X Corp. Like Shogo before him, Eiji is caught in a deadly war that once again leads to the artificial intelligence know... Cybuster Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-12-2005)
What They SayCybuster and it\'s pilot, Masaki are finally captured by Saphine’s dirty trick. However, while being transported by DC\'s helicopters above the \"Sea of Trees,\" the unpiloted Cybuster suddenly becomes animated, forcing Saphine to drop... See In Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayThere\'s a story that must be told - hidden beneath the beautiful blue waves of this ocean city. Kyoya, a teacher at the Underocean school, lost his memory in an unfortunate accident that took place 3 years earlier and since then has been tak... Mermaid Forest Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-29-2005)
What They SayA rumor circulates that Masato\'s mother came back to life after dying in a boating accident. Yuta wonders if she ate mermaid flesh and sets off to find her. However, he finds Masato being attacked by his mother and Yuta saves him. Days la... Mao-Chan Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-26-2003)
What They SayMao-Chan is a 2nd grader whose grandfather is the Chief of Staff of the Ground Defense Force. She has been trained to become a valuable member of the force since she was born. When she turns eight, she, together with her friends Misora and Sy... Sailor Moon Season 1 Box Set
by Paul Grisham (Wed 07-16-2003)
What They Say
Based on a manga by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon is the story of a teenage girl who meets a magical cat who gives her super powers. She becomes the leader of a team of brave girls, known as the Sailor Warriors. Sailor Moon has long been justi... 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... Cowboy Bebop Session 4 (-)
What They SayJazz agers, flower children, lost generation,beatniks, rockers, punks, nerds, hackers, lovers, generation X - whatever the designation, there have always been outlaws in our society who live in pursuit of autonomy. At times they are revered ...Starblazers Movie 2: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato (Sat 01-04-2003)
What They SayThe darkest chapter in the Yamato saga! Earth has been revived from its near-destruction at the hands of Gamillon, but now a new danger appears at the edge of the Milky Way, and the crew of the Space Battleship Yamato must reunite to confort...Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-23-2006)
What They SayFrom a sea of stars to a sea of sand, Ahab\'s journey knows no bounds!
As Ahab and his crew finally arrive on Planet Moad, Lucky\'s home planet, they are greeted by none other than Moby Dick himself. Facing off with his old adversary, Ahab i... Kamichu Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-11-2006)
What They SayWhat would you do if you suddenly became a god? When little Yurie, a Junior High School student, discovers that she is a god, she is beside herself in indecision and asks her friends. Thus begins her new life exploring what it means to be a g... Ragnarok Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-25-2008)
What They SayEvery journey must come to an end, and the same is certainly true for Roan and his mighty band of adventurers. A few brief points of light still linger along their path, from long lost friends to brigand impersonators, but these are to be sho... Alone in My King ™s Harem Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hoshino LilyTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe adoring eyes of a gorgeous concubine life to meet the approving gage of a king. A dreamland oasis promises that no love is forbidden for a single night. And th... Barefoot Gen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura KeijiTranslated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayBarefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and it's aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy gro... Imma Youjo: The Erotic Temptress Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-13-2007)
What They SayMaya.. Unspeakably beautiful, her body drives men insane with desire. To touch her sensuous curves is to experience true ecstasy..
In a land rife with rumors of witchcraft and evil, Count Pickingel has been charged with the duty of finding a... Zipang Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-21-2007)
What They SayThe crew of the Mirai has been cordially invited by Gen. Yamamoto to take a much-needed rest at an imperial military base. In the course of the next days, plots, secret plans, and hidden agendas are revealed - all with the Mirai at the center... Eureka Seven Vol. #03 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-13-2006)
What They SaySince Renton\'s arrival, Eureka\'s relationship with the Nirvash has been changing. More mysteries await, however, as the Gekko has discovered a mysterious phenomenon called a Coralian. Although she\'s not really up to the task, Eureka goes o... Paradise Kiss Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-18-2006)
What They SayYukari, a beautiful high school student, is studying for her college entrance exam. Her entire life is based on the education formula, which means the most important objectives are to get good test scores and get into a good college. As a res... Gantz Vol. #7
by Dani Moure (Mon 11-27-2006)
What They SayThe fragile bonds that hold the survivors together are frayed to the breaking point, but in Gantz\'s game, survival is impossible without a warm body guarding your back. As the Gantz reaches into the \"real\" world and a fresh batch of resurr... Say Please Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 05-09-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kano MiyamotoTranslated by:Kyoko ShapiroAdapted by:Michelle MaWhat They SaySakura meets first Ryouichi at a male brothel and buys him for the night. As their supposed one night stand ends up becoming a somewhat stable monetary... 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Remake?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-04-2006)
Craig Titley must have said something right to New Line in his pitch for an updated version of Jules Verne's Novel because they appear ready to make 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea the latest in a long line of Hollywood remakes.The original movie, released i... WHAT LIES BENEATH
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-20-2000)
Whether or not you like What Lies Beneath will depend, in part, on your tastes as a filmgoer. A carefully crafted thriller, the movie is a fine piece of filmmaking. It`s also one that makes no apologies for its deliberate pacing or obvious homages, in par... They Came, They Conquered, They Saw!
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 08-26-2000)
[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space—a gateway to a parallel dimension—has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take place in... The Spy Who Came on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-13-2004)
I’m writing this column from G-Fest, the annual Godzilla fan’s North American convention, which should not be confused with B-fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon, but it’s almost as much fun. Every summer for the past 11 years, Godzilla fans from al... WHAT LIES BENEATH on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-25-2000)
In what may well be this year’s SIXTH SENSE, Alan Silvestri has donned a cape of Bernard Herrmann and composed a dynamic and powerful work for Robert Zemeckis’ scary ghost story, WHAT LIES BENEATH. The music is as eerily beautiful as it is potently chill... Comicscape - November 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-09-2005)
I stared at the sporadic Uptown traffic on Oak Street through the open, boarded-up door of More Fun Comics that overcast Sunday afternoon. Two months ago Hurricane Katrina decimated the Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds dead and even more homeless, displaced, ... Winner: 'The Rage' Grand Prize Package
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-06-2008)
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viz-in vol. 1,no.1 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING FEBRUARY '01 featuring... GUNDAM WING: BLIND TARGET #1 4-issue series -- original story by Hajime Yadate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, story by Sakura Asagi, art by Akemi Omoide ...DVD Shopping Bag: Bond, Blu-Ray Bond
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-21-2008)
In March of 2007 Casino Royale wasreleased on Blu-ray. It was the only James Bond film, out of the 20 that preceded it, to be released on the new format. This was not surprising to me. Having been raised on Bond and working at various video stores... The Cat Came Back
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-02-2001)
Selina Kyle comes back from the grave this month in an all-new series written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, DEADENDERS) and drawn by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) and Mike Allred (MADMAN, X FORCE). Anyone who's seen the p... CITY BY THE SEA
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-06-2002)
Although most of the story has been reimagined for dramatic purposes, there's a real-life tragic weirdness at the heart of CITY BY THE SEA: a New York cop was not only the son of a convicted murderer but also the father of a killer.Unlike the tabloid hyst... "The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow"
by Janet Houck (Fri 01-19-2007)
Magic Moon had broken the chain of excellent Pop Fiction titles from TOKYOPOP for me, but The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow, the first book in the seven volume series (which is still unfinished), brought back the quality ten-fold. Fans of the anime s... Thor Freudenthal to direct "They Came From Upstairs"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-23-2007)
According to Variety, Thor Freudenthal has signed on to direct the upcoming film They Came From Upstairs for 20th Century Fox.The film, based on a script from Mark Burton (Madagascar, Wallace & Gromit), centers on a group of kids defending their vacat... DVD Review: Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea (Tue 02-01-2005)
Taking a bit longer to finally get a copy in and then to review, we\'ve at long last been able to check out Pathfinder\'s first anime release with their 12/14/2004 title Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea.3 X 3 Eyes
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-05-2002)
What They SayLegends whisper about the ancient Sanjuiyan, powerful three-eyed demons that possessed the secret of immortality. Yet their fascination with humanity led to their slaughter by one of their strongest leaders, Lord Kaiyanwan… today, human... Danny Elfman's Deep Sea Sessions
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-18-2006)
Soundtrack.net reports in a new photo-story that recording has begun for the soundtrack to DEEP SEA 3D, featuring music by Danny Elfman. The score to this IMAX 3D short film will include excerpts and adaptations of Elfman's "Serenada Schizophrana." Last w... Cast by the Sea
by Pamela Harland (Tue 09-10-2002)
Waiting nine years to work again with one of Hollywood's top-notch actors is always worth the wait for actress Eliza Dushku. So when THIS BOY'S LIFE director Michael Caton-Jones wanted Dushku to act alongside Robert De Niro once again for his new crime dr... CRIMSON SEA
by Troy Roberts (Thu 04-24-2003)
If you've ever heard of Koei, most likely you will know them because of the DYNASTY WARRIORS series. But, Koei has decided to take a walk on the wild side with its newest game entitled CRIMSON SEA, an action-adventure RPG that takes place in space (which ... Last Night Music Came Out Of The Giallo
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-29-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Among the Italian horror "giallo" films scored by Bruno Nicolai in the early 1970s, is LE
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NOTTE CHE EVELYN USCÌ DALLA TOMBA (The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grav... Golgo 13 Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saito TakawoTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They Say1994: Nelson Mandela, after 27 years in prison, has just become president of South Africa. But with deadly enemies both white and black, Mandela t... Firefighter! (Action Edition) Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Soda MasahitoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayFirefighter Daigo Asahina and fellow Medaka-ga-hama teammate Taira find themselves beneath an inferno when they barge into a burning auditorium alongside Chuo Resc... Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-25-2003)
What They SayTadashi enjoyed living like a punk on the Planet of Wastes, but then he came home to find his father dead and four possessed corpses standing over his body. As they attack Tadashi, the fearless Captain Herlock, one of the last Space Pirates, ... Dragon Drive Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-30-2004)
What They SayReiji Oozora is a completely lazy bum. He\'s the \'tardy champion\' at school, a terrible student and he gives up on everything! Unable to stand seeing her childhood friend waste away his youth, Maiko Yukino introduces Reiji to a virtual-real... Inu Yasha Vol. #27
by Luis Cruz (Fri 09-09-2005)
What They SayJaken plots to steal the Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha, but ends up getting kidnapped by Naraku\'s incarnation, Kagura. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru grows tired of Naraku’s games and plans to destroy him once and for all. When Inuyasha and Sesshoma...