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by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-01-2002)
...d George (Jake Weber) and eight-year-old son Miles (Erik Per Sullivan) are en route to a weekend at a friend's cabin in the Catskills of upstate New York. A freak accident brings them into conflict with some scary locals on the road but they ultimately... DYING BREED and AUTOPSY Make 7 for 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-06-2008)
...Goldberg, Jake Weber, Laura Allen, Rumer WillisPlot Concept: As a young girl contemplates severing ties from her Christian upbringing, residents in her small town begin to suspiciously die.Bufferfly Effect: RevelationStarring: Chris Carmack, Rachel Min... "Medium" Goes Large (Mon 01-31-2005)
...lso stars Jake Weber, Miguel Sandoval, Sofia Vassilieva, Maria Lark and David Cubitt.
Freestyle Deals With HAUNTING Molly
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-05-2008)
...ake stars Jake Weber (Dawn of the Dead), AnnaLynne McCord (Day of the Dead), "Gossip Girl's" Chace Crawford, Josh Stewart and Jessica Lowndes.Plot Concept: Molly, a seventeen-year-old girl who recently moved to a new town for a fresh start af... DAWN OF THE DEAD: Unrated Director's Cut
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-16-2004)
...salesman (Jake Weber) whose leadership abilities blossom under pressure. Universal Pictures is not as brave as Romero, and stocks the cast with some familiar faces, including Ving Rhames (CON AIR) as a strong cop, and Mekhi Phifer (SHAFT) as a criminal... MEDIUM Given 4th Season
by News Editor (Tue 05-08-2007)
...Sandoval, Jake Weber and Maria Lark.
The supernatural drama has never been a standout with its ratings, but the program continues to have fairly solid ratings, even with a 3 million viewer drop from the second to third season.
DAWN OF THE DEAD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-19-2004)
... Michael (Jake Weber) and parents-to-be Andre and Luda (Mekhi Phifer and Inna Korobkina) hole up at a sprawling suburban mall. They have to contend with a trio of security guards, headed up by the aggressive, hostile (and armed) C.J. (Michael Kelly), ... HELLBOY and DAWN OF THE DEAD invade convention
by Sue Schneider and Steven Klotz (Tue 02-17-2004)
... the film Jake Weber (Michael), Ty Burrell (Steve Markus), Kevin Zegers (Terry), Ken Foree (The Preacher). And yes Ken was in the original l978 movie and starred as Peter Washington. They were joined by Zack Snyder (director) and Eric Newman (producer)... Dawn of the Dead
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Sat 03-13-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Beacon Communications/Strike Entertainment/New Amsterdam Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ving Rhames (Kenneth); Sarah Polley (Ana); Mekhi Phifer (Andre); Jake Weber (Micha... Dining out at the DAWN OF THE DEAD premiere
by Sue Schneider (Fri 03-19-2004)
...Kenneth), Jake Weber (Michael), Mekhi Phifer (Andre), Ty Burrell (Steve), Michael Kelly (CJ), Kevin Zegers (Terry), Inna Korobkina (Luda) and from the original 1979 film appearing in cameos Scott H. Reiniger as The General, Tom Savini as The County She... Dunst Happy That Jake Isn't Spider-Man (Fri 05-14-2004)
Kirsten Dunst is secretly glad she didn't get to work with her real-life boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal on the 'Spider-Man' sequel - because the critics would have savaged them...Jake Gyllenhaal's still up for Superman (Thu 07-01-2004)
Moviehole had the chance to talk to a representative for actor Jake Gyllenhaal this morning who confirmed that the actor is still in the running to play 'Superman', but 'Green Hornet' appears to be on hold. More...Jake Lands Superman Role? (Thu 05-27-2004)
Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly the hot favorite to take over the role of Superman on the big screen.Jake Gyllenhaal: Shazam or Spidey? (Wed 03-14-2007)
Jake Gyllenhaal may soon collect an awfully big paycheck as America's latest superhero. We hear New Line execs are keen to have the "Brokeback Mountain" hunk play Captain Marvel in "Shazam!" Based on the DC comic, the movie is New Line's bid for a franchi...Jake Gyllenhaal joins "Shazam!"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-15-2007)
According to the NYDailyNews, Jake Gyllenhaal may be in talks to star as Captain Marvel in a big screen adaptation of Shazam!.The NYDailyNews writes:Jake Gyllenhaal may soon collect an awfully big paycheck as America's latest superhero. We hear New Line e... No superheroes for Jake Gyllenhaal (Fri 10-12-2007)
Although Jake Gyllenhaal's name comes up frequently in the comics2film casting conversation, the actor told MTV Movies Blog that he's not interested in playing a role in movies like 'Shazam!' or 'Justice League' or 'Spider-Man 4'. "I have definitely wa..."Jericho: A.K.A."
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 04-15-2007)
Remember in a previous review that I mentioned that I’d rather see a buddy cop movie with Hawkins and Hake rather than the entire Jericho cast? Well, this episode appears to be the start of just something like that. The focus of the ... The Good Newbie Vs. The Annoying Newbie
by Matt Schley (-)
I recently made two mistakes which go against anime kind. My friend Jake is a huge Dragon Ball Z fan, and mark my words, you'll hear all my opinion on DBZ in another rant (that is, if Chris likes this one). To put it simply, I do NOT like DBZ. Anyway, Jak... JAKE 2.0 is safe for now
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-06-2003)
UPN has ordered a full season run of episodes for its rookie science fiction/action series JAKE 2.0. While the show's ratings haven't been stellar, it's pleased the suits at UPN to deem worthy of an additional 9 episodes.One show which isn't as lucky as J... JERICHO: Why We Fight
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 05-11-2007)
Jericho has really been building up the last several episodes to what I just new was going to be a pretty amazing season finale. I was right, and wrong. New Bern is in full attack mode and Jericho is setting up defenses already having lost one f... BAD COMPANY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-07-2002)
Sometimes, the reason a story seems familiar is because it's got such potential for satisfaction that people can't resist telling it over and over. Such is the case with BAD COMPANY, which has a plot that, in its broad strokes, has been part of popular cu... "Jericho: One If By Land"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 04-27-2007)
Wow, the creators of Jericho have really kicked into overdrive these last few episodes! I wanted action and now I’m getting it, and it’s sure to lead to one heck of a cliffhanger. I didn’t review this series last week beca... JAKE 2.0 gets zeroed
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-16-2004)
Production on UPN's JAKE 2.0 has been halted, Variety is reporting in today's issue, and that the program has been pulled from the network's schedule. Instead, repeat episodes of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL will now air in JAKE's Wednesday 9:00 PM slot. Even... "Jericho: Heart of Winter"
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-10-2007)
This series didn't come back from its hiatus strong for me. The flashback to the day before the bombs went off was completely boring other than the Hawkins and Jake storylines. This series has always been “Jake centric” but now ... "Jericho: The Day Before"
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 02-24-2007)
This episode should have just been called the Jake and Hawkins show because we didn’t learn one new thing about any other character. Normally I hate these sorts of flashback episodes because they’re usually filler. I was interes... Young Indy Turns DEMON HUNTER
by News Editor (Fri 02-03-2006)
On February 7th, Anchor Bay Entertainment will release DEMON HUNTER. The film is from producer Stephen J. Cannell (THE A-TEAM, HUNTER). The film stars Sean Patrick Flannery (The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones), William Bassett (House of 1000 Corpses) a... DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT Sneak Peek
by News Editor (Fri 02-11-2005)
Cinescape as the all the info on the Richard Kelly’s director's cut of DONNIE DARKO, which hits the stands on Tuesday. Here is the scoop directly from Fox. Also, see the special sneak clips at the end of the article. Fox Home Entertainment invites you to ... Beating a Dead Monkey
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-08-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I've got to come clean and say right of the bat that there have been too many replies to the save TARZAN inquiry for me to give results this week. As of right now I have received over 300 e-mails abou... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Manga is "Go!" this Fall (Sat 05-14-2005)
NEW MANGA PUBLISHER BLASTS OFF IN OCTOBER Go! Media Entertainment C.E.O. David Wise announced today the company's first initiative, Go! Comi, a publishing imprint dedicated to both importing manga from Japan and developing new international collaboratio...Witchblade Stars Talk Season 2
by Dave Richards (Wed 06-26-2002)
Recently,
Eonline's
Television maven Wanda invited Witchblade stars David Chokachi
(detective Jake McCartey) and Eric Etebari (Ian Nottingham) to chat with fans.
The two eagerly accepted and answered many questions about what lurks ahead
... JERICHO: Sedition
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 03-21-2008)
Jericho has been building all season to something pretty epic in scale. The build up is pretty exciting but I have feared that the climax will fizzle similar to what happened with the start of this season. Last year, everything built to a huge b... 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... STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 11-25-2001)
Where did George Lucas go wrong? And where did he go right? THE PHANTOM MENACE is one of the most controversial films in recent years, which seems strange considering its only intent is a little space opera entertainment. But expectations ran high - too h... STARK RAVING MAD: The Odd Couple with Stephen King?
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 11-22-1999)
An uptight hypochondriac living in New York shares his time with someone totally his opposite. Comic misadventure ensues.Hollywood should be given some kind of award for the recycling it does. THE ODD COUPLE has shown up over the years in various forms... JERICHO: Patriots and Tyrants
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-27-2008)
So, it’s over for good this time, the end for the little show saved for a season by some nuts. A lot had to happen in this single episode to even begin to tie the story up and in the end what the creators tried to do was a pretty noble effort f... "Jericho: Semper Fidelis"
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-17-2007)
This week the U.S. Marines show up in Jericho promising a reunification of the country, a won war, and electricity and supplies on the way. There’s a lot of celebration and fanfare but it’s obviously all too easy for a series based on... Ender's Game (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Fresco Pictures.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Wolfgang Petersen (Director); Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty (Screenwriters); Robert Chartoff, Wolfgang Petersen,...WITCHBLADE: Yancy Butler, Part 2
by Steve Fritz (Wed 08-23-2000)
The X-Men cast didn`t read the comics from which their movie roles were derived, and the same can be said for Yancy Butler. In fact, like a lot of actors, Yancy Butler didn`t read many superhero comic books at all when she was growing up. `I was a Mad Mag... WEASELS RIP MY FLESH
by Brian Thomas (Wed 03-10-2004)
My fascination with shiny objects is well documented - if nothing else, all the time I spend with DVDs will attest to that – and many look to me when a job requires watching a truly mind-numbing piece of cinema. But Image Entertainment has once again mana... New Trailer for Guy Ritchie's REVOLVER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-10-2007)
A new trailer has appeared online for Guy Ritchie's upcoming REVOLVER, a crime-thriller starring Jason Statham. The director also handled the writing duties alongside scribes Ethan Gross & Paul Todisco. The film stars Jason Statham, Ray Liotta an... JERICHO: Coalition of the Willing
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 05-04-2007)
Over the past episodes, this series has really pushed its way up my list of “must watch immediately from DVR” recordings. Jericho has always been about the decisions regular people would have to make in a monumental tragedy. If it ca... CONFIDENCE
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 04-28-2003)
Although plenty of filmmakers have tackled the subject of confidence artists and their scams, David Mamet has cast a long shadow over the genre since he began working in it. His influence is definitely felt in CONFIDENCE a violent yet frisky-feeling scam... THE BROTHERS GRIMM
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-26-2005)
THE BROTHERS GRIMM is a physically gorgeous, occasionally affecting, sometimes annoying and often messy fantasy that posits that famed fairytale writers Wilhelm (Matt Damon) and Jacob Grimm (Heath Ledger), called mostly "Will" and "Jake" here, lived throu... Jericho: Reconstruction
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 02-14-2008)
It took a lot of nuts to bring Jericho back so now I ask was it worth it? I’m gonna say yes, even if I believe this first episode tripped over itself pretty often and it actually devalued the epic climax of last season. To start with, the ... "Jericho: Long Live the Mayor”
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 11-05-2006)
Some of you are probably saying that it’s about time I covered this series. I’ve mentioned here and there in other reviews and editorials that I’m digging the series but for one reason or another I’m just now getting aroun... Harry Potter & the Disc of Silver
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-07-2006)
I know that you already know, but I'm writing this before the Academy Awards ceremony, so please don't ruin it for me by telling me who won what. Dipping into the Prize Closet, we have three copies of JARHEAD for you, courtesy of Universal. To enter, simp... Ending The Year With a Howl
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-29-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Available for the first time on CD, Pino Donaggio's classic 1981 score to THE HOWLING is now available in a fine edition from La-La land Records (LLLCD 1037), digitally remastered from the original Ľ inch album master tapes. Di... 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... Universal Is Really Feeling ANGUISH
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-10-2006)
Variety reports that Universal Pictures has picked up a pitch by Jake Wade Wall to bring Anguish to the big screen.The movie will be based on the 1987 Spanish horror film, Angustia. The synopsis from IMDB for Angustia reads: John, a loutish optometrist o... CULT CLASSICS: Disc 1
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Even in the days when big Hollywood studios ran the distribution of motion pictures as well as production, there was always independent cinema. One of the most prominent forms of the independent movie business is now known as the roadshow. Independent ope... New UMD shopping section
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-15-2005)
You may notice something different down at the bottom of the Shopping List from now on. We're going to give Universal Media Discs their own little section. I've been listing UMDs since they started selling them, but up to now I've only given them token me... Bruce on a disc
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-18-2006)
Sony's Memory Stick Entertainment Pack
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Last week Sony announced a new offering to try to save their struggling PSP platform: Memory Stick Duo Entertainment Packs. As anyone who owns one of these little boxes knows, it doesn't hold much... Sophia Bush Joins The Cast Of THE HITCHER
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-09-2006)
The star of One Tree Hill, Sophia Bush, has been cast as the female lead in the remake of The HitcherThe Hitcher is being helmed by Dave Meyers and will follow two travelers who are being harassed by a spooky hitchhiker.The script was penned by Jake Wade ... GATE Mail
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-08-2005)
It's been a long week, but I am finally back within the warm embrace of high-speed internet access, and so back to the TVW grind I go. Back before Mr. Davis' side-trip into the world of TV on DVD, we were talking STARGATE, specifically this season's addi... DiCaprio Will Rock Vonnegut's CRADLE
by News Editor (Wed 07-06-2005)
Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way will develop and produce a feature film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's CAT'S CRADLE. James V. Hart and Jake Hart, his son, will adapt.The story is an apocalyptic tale about the planet's ultimate fate and a race to recover th... Teen Cast to TRICK OR TREAT for Lampoon
by News Editor (Fri 07-01-2005)
Taylor Dooley, Jake Thomas, Nikki Griffin, and Matthew Lawrence have all been cast in the comedy NATIONAL LAMPOON CLUBHOUSE TRICK OR TREAT. Robert Carradine and Vanessa Angel will also star.The story centers on a 15-year-old boy is grounded on Halloween a... STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Mon 05-30-2005)
The Los Angeles Premiere of STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH was recently held in Los Angeles at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. This 20th Century Fox film was presented by Kellogg's and was a benefit for the charity Artists fo... 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. ... Music with Depth
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-10-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS UK film composer David Julyan, noted for his moody scores for Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING, MEMENTO, and INSOMNIA (the latter two scores issues on Thrive and Varese Sarabande CDs, respectively) has taken a dark swing into horr... Of Memories and Might
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-18-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS 2046, Wong Kar Wai's eloquent romantic fantasy, contains a fervently romantic score by Shigeru Umebayashi (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS), which has been released on CD in China (Warner Taiwan 5050467585720). The soundtrack includes ... Rose Will Helm AMUSEMENT for New Line
by News Editor (Wed 08-24-2005)
New Line has hired Bernard Rose (CANDYMAN) to direct AMUSEMENT. Jake Wade Wall wrote the script.The story is told from the points-of-view of three different women who are made to suffer by a killer using their childhood grudge against them.THE RING's Neal... Actors to Provide Voices for Reeve's YANKEE
by News Editor (Wed 08-24-2005)
A number of stars have agreed to come on board and voice the characters for Christopher Reeve's computer-animated feature YANKEE IRVING. Reeve was directing the movie from his home at the time of his death. Rob Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Brian Dennehy, Wi... H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-24-2005)
Representatives of Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS have claimed that agents of Paramount Pictures, distributors of Steven Spielberg's 100 million dollar plus theatrical version, have engaged in an unfair campaign against th... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... Five join cast of horror film "Amusement"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-08-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Keir O'Donnell, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas and Tad Hilgenbrinck have signed on to star in the Picturehouse horror film Amusement.Winnick, Breckenridge and Lucas will play a group of friends sta... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Gothic Classics: Graphic Classics #14
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 06-16-2007)
You think you know what Gothic means. You think of Tim Burton movies, Bauhaus, and a bunch of nerds in black clothes and eyeliner hanging out in front of Hot Topic after school. You think you know, but you have only glimpsed the surface of a lit... Small Screen Big Screen
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 05-13-2007)
I haven’t talked about this in a while and it seems like there’s been a lot of news this week relating to television series being moved to the big screen. More often than not, the movies that come from old television series are a mess, bu... JOHN RAMBO Gets a Release Date
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
You most likely had a glimpse at the two Rated-R trailers for Lionsgate's upcoming installment of JOHN RAMBO which we published last Saturday. Now, we have an official release date thanks to Lionsgate. Rambo will be declaring war on January 25, 2008 in th... 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... The 31st Annual Saturn Awards
by Sue Schneider (Tue 05-17-2005)
Recently The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held THE 31ST ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS at the Universal Hilton in Universal, California.Seen walking the red carpet: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jeff Rector, Brian Henson with Mia Sara, Irwin Keyes, Si... Horror Writers Get Creative for WGA STRIKE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The screenwriters specializing in the horror genre gathered recently outside the gates of Warner Bros and got a bit creative in terms of the on-going WGA STRIKE. Ryan Rotten at Shock Til You Drop reports that a group of horror scribes showed up ... JOHN RAMBO Has a New Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Lionsgate has given a new title to the upcoming John Rambo flick featuring the return of Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The new title seems to have been given in accordance with the violence/gore of the trailers & footage we hav... "Everyone's Hero" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-27-2007)
Mania's recent contest, a DVD giveaway of the animated film Everyone's Hero, has ended.The winners are:LisaPhillipAndreaSeanLauraIn the film, ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... BOO! It's Halloween!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 10-30-2006)
Around this time of year you start to see these lists crop up such as "Top 10 Scariest Movies of All Time!" or "10 Goriest Films Ever Made!" or some other such list. I was thinking about this the other night when I caught part of Bravo... Zodiac Poster online
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-12-2006)
The website JoBlo.com has released the new poster for the upcoming Paramount film ZODIAC.ZODIAC is directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club) and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr.The film is based on the true story of one of the... A Free Week on CD and DVD
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 09-18-2006)
Slated for a simultaneous release today, the Universal Music Group offers a pair of eagerly-sought after archival releases from the seminal 70's Blues Rock group, Free. The live CD compilation, Free Live At The BBC, will be released on cd while Free Fore... Have you “LOST” interest?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-06-2006)
This week I’m most looking forward to Lost, mainly to see if this episode makes up for the lackluster season so far. We were promised in ads that the last two episodes of the fall season would change everything. Last week we saw SPOI... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... Box Office Report: Hogs rolls in the money.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-04-2007)
Disney’s Wild Hogs overtook the other biker this weekend and continued down that open road to box office success. The comedy shot into first with a very nice 38.0 mil opening debut. Wild Hogs (starring John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen... "Zodiac"
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-02-2007)
Between the subject matter – the real-life serial killings in California perpetrated by the self-dubbed “Zodiac” through the end of the ‘60s through the ‘70s – and the director – David Fincher of Se7en fame &nd... Cameron talks "Avatar" cast
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-16-2007)
In an interview with Ain't It Cool News, James Cameron confirmed a few members of the cast in his upcoming sci fi epic, Avatar.According to AICN, the new cast members will include: Wes Studi, Sigourney Weaver, Peter Mensah, Joel David Moore, C.C.H. ... Jim Henson's Return to Labyrinth, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-14-2006)
It's a drag being an adult. We used to play in the streets until it got dark, and now we toil until dark to scratch together a few dollars and keep body and soul together. One of our few privileges (aside from living in our own filth and playing video g... Lost, Lonely and TV Wasted
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-06-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's been a long, lonely week without you. Hope you've been keeping busy. Bet you did lots of fun things. I didn't. That's right, not one interesting thing happened to me last week, unless breathing i... Peter Pan
by Coming Attractions (Mon 11-17-2003)
Genre: Family/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures (Domestic); Columbia Pictures (International).Production Company: Revolution Studios/Universal Pictures/Columbia Pictures.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jason Isaacs (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling);... Life Saver
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 07-17-2003)
OK. OK. So she's wearing a tight-fitting silver wet suit and black boots, but don't even think about wolf-whistling Angelina Jolie on the set of LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE. This lady looks tough, authoritative, and even scary. She bears ab... BROTHERS GRIMM adding cast
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-21-2003)
VARIETY notes that Terry Gilliam's current project, BROTHERS GRIMM, is casting rapidly. The film is projected for a 2004 release date, and Gilliam was reportedly in Europe in late December on location scouts.The film centers on the famed folklorists, Jaco... Some Like it Wilder
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-15-2003)
One reader wrote in to say that his main peeve with DVD is that they’re just too addictive. I agree, and intend to have my lawyer draw up papers for a class action suit against the DVD manufacturers and producers who have forced this affliction on me, and... Photos from the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Wed 09-17-2003)
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presented the 2002-2003 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards, for programs and individual achievements, at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, September 13. Highlights of the pr... Monsterfest is upon us
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-20-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I have to say with Halloween just around the corner I'm madder then an athlete with a hornet in his jock strap. Why you may ask? Well because October television has let me down again. Sure we have a t... Comic Book Idol runners-up get picked up by Platinum
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-09-2003)
After watching the Comic Book Idol competition unfold over at the Comic Book Resources website, Platinum Studios has signed two of the runners-up to illustrate two of its upcoming graphic novels. Artist L. Frank Weber has been tapped to illustrate LOVE BY... HEROES: Setting The Record Straight
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 12-10-2007)
Heroes has been a bit of a mess this season. It went out with a rushed bang, no doubt about it, but the first six episodes drug and the new characters those episodes introduced were less than interesting. Many fans, including many that comm... November 11 November 17: NOW Gets it Wrong
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-11-2002)
I never thought I'd say this but I've got a big problem with the National Organization for Women.Does that make me a traitor to my gender? Just wondering.Here's the deal: NOW just released its 2002 Feminist Primetime Report, which examines the programming... Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-23-2006)
Release Date: January 25, 2008
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Slyvester Stallone
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Jake La Botz, Tim Kang, Paul SchulzeGenre: Action, Adv... THOR: GODSTORM #3 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-30-2001)
The Godstorm is once again unleashed from its imprisonment, this time by an unsuspecting oil rig in the Nordic seas. Jake Olson has been drawn to this place, and now he realizes why?it's time the Thunder God had a final battle with this meteorological adv... Jeepers Creepers 2
by Coming Attractions (Tue 08-12-2003)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:MGM.Production Company:American Zoetrope/Myriad Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Jonathan Breck ("The Creeper"); Ray Wise (Jack Taggart); Eric Nenninger (Scott Braddock); Nicki Lynn Aycox (Minxie Hayes); Drew Bell ... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... SCARY MOVIE 2
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 01-05-2002)
Lying awake at Christmas camp, I tapped the upper bunk and awoke a fellow councilor. "Hey Greg, you know I was just thinking. That movie SCARY MOVIE 2, it had some funny moments. In fact, I think it might be Chris Elliott's finest hour." Greg, awoken, jum... DONNIE DARKO
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 03-24-2002)
In an act some critics have called akin to child abuse, the James children, Tommy, 6, and Sheila, 4, were left virtually alone to view Richard Kelly’s debut feature film DONNIE DARKO when their elderly grandmother fell asleep after starting a film she mis... Attack of the Fans: George Lucas Speaks! Part Three
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)
In part two of CINESCAPE's George Lucas interview, the director talked about returning to the prequel trilogy after a 19-year hiatus. In this installment, he discusses the slow but steady shift toward digital filmmaking.As we all now know, George Lucas an... STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by JEFF BOND (Wed 05-15-2002)
Oh, what a wacky roller coaster of emotion this STAR WARS saga has some of us aging fanboys on! After a decade and a half of anticipation, THE PHANTOM MENACE hit screens to the tune of a boatload of cash and, for many people like me who were teens when we... By the Numbers: The FRIDAY THE 13th Films
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 04-26-2002)
While watching the latest installment in the FRIDAY THE 13th series, JASON X, we couldn't help but notice that the characters kept claiming that notorious slasher, killer, and general ne'er-do-well Jason Voorhees had claimed "over 200" victims during the ... November's for crybabies
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-10-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreatings Cinescapers! Like most of the world, I get my hard news from IMDb. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon an article declaring TITANIC the worst film ever (Studio Briefing; November 6, 2003). That's right, th... Please don't take my monkey man away
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-17-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Since the WB's latest pulp to prime time hero TARZAN was listed in critical condition I have received a barrage of e-mails asking me to help save the show. If you are a fan of the show and would like to see what you can do to help h... The Force is with Vanity Fair
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-04-2005)
Next week the new issue of Vanity Fair will arrive on newsstands, bringing with it a four-panel cover showing a litany of STAR WARS actors that span four decades and six films. Seen on the cover are creator George Lucas; stars Natalie Portman, Ewan McGreg... Sarsgaard is another JARHEAD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-06-2004)
Peter Sarsgaard (KINSEY) has now joined the cast of the military drama JARHEAD for Universal Pictures. Set during the first Gulf War, Sarsgaard will play Troy, a sniper in an elite Marine unit who becomes pals with another soldier, Swoff (played by Jake G... DESPERATION begins filming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-28-2004)
It makes sense that the first day of filming on DESPERATION, the adaptation of the Stephen King's novel, will take place this coming Sunday -- which is, of course, Halloween. Filming on the ABC three-hour movie is taking place under the watchful eye of ve... 5th ELEMENT, ReBOOT revisited
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-11-2005)
Rental giant Blockbuster ® Video is running ads all over announcing the end of late fees. This is wonderful news for those of you who would like to rent a DVD and just keep it forever for just the rental fee. Now you can get a slightly used or (if you're ... RUNAWAYS
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
I want to have Brian K. Vaughan's childrenThe following review almost didn't happen. I very nearly picked up X-FORCE #6 when I got my folder this week. But I thought, "Nah, that'd be like beating up a retarded kid." In lieu of a review that would no do... Comicscape March 16, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-16-2005)
The comic boom of the 1990s has become a thing of legend. The industry went from being at the top of the pop culture game back to a niche thing. I'd say Marvel's declaring bankruptcy in December of 1996 qualifies as the industry's "rock bottom." Thousa... Things Look "Grimm" for Russell in Cannibal Tale
by News Editor (Tue 03-01-2005)
Keri Russell and Thomas Kretschmann will star in the psychological horror-thriller "Butterfly, a Grimm Love Story." The story focuses on the Internet cannibal movement, which involves hundreds of Web sites for cannibal fetishists.Andreas Schmid and Atlan... CURSED
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 02-28-2005)
In this case, cursed by both the full moon and tonal uncertainty ... Every new movie deserves benefit of the doubt, but when as is the case with CURSED it's entirely reshot before reaching theatres and opens without benefit of a press screening, viewers... Actors sign up for JARHEAD duty
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
The Hollywood Reporter states that Jamie Foxx (COLLATERAL), Jake Gyllenhaal (THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW) and Lucas Black (COLD MOUNTAIN) are the big names in discussions to join the cast of JARHEAD. Already in the cast of director Sam Mendes (ROAD TO PERDITIO... TONY HAWK'S UNDERGROUND 2
by James Stevenson (Fri 10-08-2004)
It's pretty amazing how each of the games in the TONY HAWK series has been consistently solid, added innovations, and even shook up the traditional gameplay with the first UNDERGROUND. The newest game not only builds on the UNDERGROUND formula, but also t... THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 05-28-2004)
In a funny and unexpected way, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW sort of gets to have its filmic cake and eat it, too. Yes, it is the epitome of a big-budget special effects extravaganza that has visuals that couldn't have been achieved five minutes ago, wedded to a... Mounting an ASSAULT on PRECINCT 13's screenplay
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-12-2004)
The FilmForce columnist known as Stax has the first script review of James DeMonaco's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 for public consumption. Stax first pays attention to the differences between the original John Carpenter ASSAULT and its remake, such as the entir... Return of the TV
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-15-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Looks like the holidays are descending on us like meteors upon earth in a 50s Sci-Fi flick. Of course we all know what this means! Yes it's time for LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING! Forget all t... Columbo is Coming With the P.I.
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-07-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week's list of the "worst" television shows as voted by Cinescape readers produced the usual amount of grumbling and discontent such dubious lists are wont to create. No surprise there, so let's ... Six screen testing for SUPERMAN this week?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-07-2004)
The Superman V fansite reports that six actors are screentesting for the part of the Man of Steel this week starting today. Unfortunately, the site's source couldn't find out the names of the six that are testing for director McG. Names being bandied abou... Roland's journey concludes today with THE DARK TOWER VII
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-21-2004)
Roland the gunslinger has finally reached his end goal: the forboding tower of the Crimson King stands before him, beckoning him to enter and bring an end to destruction of Mid-World and the many others in THE DARK TOWER VII. The concluding chapter of Ste... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... Full Metal Panic Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Sun 09-04-2005)
What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn’t realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ̶... '300' conquers Saturn Awards Nominations (Thu 02-21-2008)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has announced the nominations for the 34th Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the nominations this year is the groundbreaking film, '300' with 10 nominations. Pretty much every comic book movie re...Disney traps 'Pet Robots' (Wed 08-01-2007)
From Variety: Disney has picked up feature rights to the graphic novel "Pet Robots" and set it up with Chris Bender and JC Spink through their Benderspink banner. Benderspink's Jake Weiner will exec produce and Jon Silk will co-produce the high-tech...Harvey Dent "The Dark Knight" Casting Rumours (Sun 10-08-2006)
Rumored contenders for the part of Harvey Dent in 'The Dark Knight' include Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Phillippe, Liev Schreiber and Guy Pearce. IGN FilmForce does some investigation and rules out Pearce and Gyllenhaal. However, the reaction from Phillip...First Look: 'Middleman' premiering June 16 (Mon 05-05-2008)
In an announcement detailing its Summer and Fall schedule, ABC Family has released the first images from the new series based on the Viper Comics title 'The Middleman' Paul Lee, president, ABC Family, outlined ABC Family's plans for Summer and Fall of 20...Complete details on 'Middleman' (Fri 05-09-2008)
From a press release Burbank, CA (May 6, 2008) - There are the strange occurrences that can never be explained…incidents with creatures that couldn't possibly be real…evil forces lurking in the dark, out of the sight of ordinary peopl...Next Week on Witchblade
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-27-2002)
Next week on Witchblade,
TNT's re-airing of season 1 continues with episode #10: "Convergence".
Sara (Yancy
Butler) is investigating a crime surrounding the missing daughter of a
congressman and is thrown for a loop when she finds herself in the mid... Next Week On Witchblade
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-30-2002)
Next week on Witchblade,
TNT's re-airing of season 1 continues with episode #2: "Conundrum".
The macabre
murder of a model leads Sara (Yancy Butler) and Jake (David Chokachi) to fashion
maven Dominique Boucher, where Sara discovers a startling conne... Dario Argento directs a Jones/Wrightson story. (Tue 03-29-2005)
As an episode of the new "Masters of Horror" series for Showtime, Dario Argento will direct an adaptation of "Jenifer" based on the comic book by Bruce Jones and Bernie Wrightson which was adapted by and will star Steven Weber. The story was originally pu...Shia LaBeouf blabs all of 'Superman''s secrets (Fri 07-09-2004)
Shia LaBeouf has a small role in 'I, Robot,' spent the earlier part of his day discussing what could prove to be a much grander role — playing shutterbug Jimmy Olsen in the new 'Superman' movie, set to begin filming in November. "I met with McG (the di...More Birds of Prey Casting Buzz
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-21-2002)
GothamClockTower
continues to flex its Birds of Prey muscle, this time giving fans
a preview of upcoming casting for the pilot film. According to that site, the
search continues for the following characters: Detective Jake Reese, Detective
McNally, ... Next Week On Witchblade
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-06-2002)
Next week on Witchblade,
TNT's re-airing of season 1 continues with episode #7: "Periculum".
Sara (Yancy
Butler) is put to the ultimate Witchblade trial. Meanwhile, Captain Dante
recruits Jake (David Chokachi) into a secret brotherhood of vigilante ... Another Birds of Prey Character
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-29-2002)
Casting
continues on Birds of Prey. FilmJerk.com
is the latest website to come across casting sides for the show.
The latest role
being sought is that of Detective Jake Reese. The character is described as
being a square-jawed, handsome and the you... Tonight on Witchblade
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-12-2002)
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for larger images
Eric Roberts
guest stars on "Parabolic", tonight's episode of Witchblade.
When a vigilante
kills in order to stop a gang, headed by the vicious Lupo (Eric Roberts),... Next Week on Witchblade
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-13-2002)
Jake and Danny
play it to the bone and Conchobar returns in "Palindrome", next
week's episode of Witchblade.
Jake (David
Chokachi) and Danny (Will Yun Lee) go undercover posing as hot-headed fighters
to investigate the murder of a young man who wa... Further Gyllenhaal as Superman Rumors (Sat 06-05-2004)
Considering the source it's probably nonsense, but Star Magazine sez: "Although it's his starlet girlfriend Kirsten Dunst who makes him weak -- rather than Kryptonite -- sources say Jake Gyllenhaal is set to soar now that he's landed the coveted role of S...Gyllenhaal on comic book movie roles (Wed 05-26-2004)
Directors and producers know that Jake Gyllenhaal is a super kind of guy. They're just having problems squeezing him into a superhero guise. In the past 18 months, Gyllenhaal has had his name attached to several superhero projects including Spider-Man, ...Hellboy Pasadena Con Q&A Rundown (Mon 02-09-2004)
The IESB has returned from the LA Sci-Fi Comic Book Convention that was held in Pasadena this weekend and they got the lowdown on Hellboy. They were fortunate enough to get an interview with Ron Perlman (HellBoy), Doug Jones (Abe Sapien) and Hellboys' mak...C2F Cinema: Aaron Schoenke dishes out 'Dark Justice'
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-20-2004)
In February, Bat In The Sun
Productions debuted online their latest short film, "Batman: Dark
Justice". Like most Batman fan films, this movie became an instant hit in
the C2F
Cinema. Sadly the demand was so great for the movie that the fi... Kevin VanHook goes from Comics to Film with 'Haunted Prison'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-13-2006)
Film and comics pro Kevin VanHook is back on SCI FI channel this weekend with a new feature film: "Haunted Prison". C2F takes a break from our coverage of comics-only film to take chat with VanHook about the project, which he produced, co-wrote and dire... 'Big Brother' reject tries out for 'Superman' (Fri 08-20-2004)
Nathan Marlow of 'Big Brother' fame said he recently auditioned for 'Superman'. In a direct quote from IESB.net "I went in there and Jake Gyllenhaal was right in front of me and Josh Hartnett was coming in after me, I was surrounded by all these "A" list ...Maguire Talks Spidey Casting (Tue 06-15-2004)
Tobey Maguire, who reprises the title role in the upcoming sequel Spider-Man 2, told SCI FI Wire that it indeed was a longstanding back problem, and not rumored efforts to get more money, that were behind the fracas that nearly saw him replaced by Jake Gy...'Spider-Man 2' Star Worried About Maguire (Mon 06-14-2004)
Kirsten Dunst, who reprises the role of Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming sequel film 'Spider-Man 2,' told SCI FI Wire that she had mixed feelings when it appeared her real-life boyfriend, Jake Gyllenhaal, might step in for Spidey star Tobey Maguire before...Exclusive Video Interview: Interview with Award Winning Creature Makeup Art (Mon 05-09-2005)
Last week Mike along with Jake Garber and Matt Rose were given a Saturn award for their work on Hellboy. Mike's work is recoginzed as some of todays best and because of that his company has been able to get involved on some of next years summer blockbuste...'Justice Leage' Rumor du jour: the Gyllenhaals as Wonder Twins? (Sat 09-01-2007)
The 'Justice League' Rumor du jour, which seems immensely unlikely to us, claims that Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal have been approached to play the Wonder Twins in the 'Justice League' movie. A source who is deemed "very trusted" by movieweb.com claims t...Eigo kudasai (English, please): The One with the Host Club
by G.B. Smith (Fri 11-14-2008)
"Being a host and getting fussed over by a bunch of girls may not be that bad."
--Haruhi Fujioka
Dubbed by FUNimation Productions, Flower Mound, TX.
See the Mania Review
Running Time: 300 mins (excl. extras).
Episodes 1-13.
Directed by ... Devil's Due's 'Drafted' goes to New Line
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-26-2007)
From Hollywood Reporter:
New Line has picked up 'Drafted,' a comic book adaptation to be produced by Benderspink.
In the book, aliens come to Earth and warn mankind of an imminent invasion from another alien species. The first group of aliens drafts... 'League' desperately seeking Batman? (Sat 09-29-2007)
An unnamed "industry insider" for Justice League on Film claims that casting Batman on the 'Justice League' movie is proving somewhat problematic. "I've heard that they [Miller, WB] are having a hard time casting Batman," says the insider. "Actors that...'Superman' lead to be cast soon? (Sun 06-06-2004)
Superman-v.com reports that they've discovered that six actors are testing for Superman next week, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Who are the secret six? They don't know, but the recently rumoured Jake Gyllenhaal is not one of them. More...Color Gyllenhaal 'Green'? (Thu 03-18-2004)
Kevin Smith is zeroing in on an actor to jump into the "Green Hornet" suit. The filmmaker -- currently prepping for the March 26 release of Miramax Films' "Jersey Girl," starring Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler -- has met with Jake Gyllenhaal about taking the t...TORSO movie attracting big players
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-07-2008)
The film version of Brian Michael Bends and Marc Andreyko's amazing graphic novel 'Torso' has long been circling the rings of development hell. However, there have been many favorable indicators for the project, not the least of which is the attachment of... The Favorites for the Next 'Batman'? (Tue 09-02-2003)
The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly claims Billy Crudup, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Hugh Dancy, Joshua Jackson and Cillian Murphy are being considered for the title role in the new 'Batman' movie.Birds of Prey Has Potential but Needs Work
by Dave Richards (Wed 05-29-2002)
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thumbnails for larger images
... DVD Review of Witchblade the Complete Series
by Tim Janson (Sun 08-24-2008)
The most amazing thing about the Witchblade TV series was that there WAS a Witchblade TV series. The show premiered before the influx of genre shows that we’ve seen over the past few years and the fact that the character is not exactly a househ... Brittany Snow Leading CLOCK TOWER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-10-2008)
Brittany Snow has another horror coming her direction in the form of a best selling video game series. Variety reports the Prom Night actress is set to star in the first adaptation of Capcom's Clock Tower for The Weinstein Company and Senator Entertainmen... Matt Keeslar is 'The Middleman'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-20-2008)
Matt Keeslar is an accomplished actor with an IMDB resume listing over 40 movies and TV shows. This summer he adds a unique credit to that list, as the superhero-esque leading man in ABC Family's new comic-based series 'The Middleman'.
Keeslar recently c... Comic-Con Pitch: THE FORGOTTEN
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-20-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Evan Young wants Hollywood to
know more about his comic "The Forgotten&... X2 Set Pic: Mutant Dog On The Team?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-02-2002)
Sworn to protect
a world that pets and adores him, Licorice the mutant dog has been trained by
Professor X to use his special gifts to help underprivileged New York City
youngsters!
Does this photo
from the set of X-Men 2 depict a new, happy-meal fri... Anime Boston - TokyoPop
by Justin Richardson (Sun 05-28-2006)
Jonathan Chen kicked off the panel by going through a bunch of their existing series and product lines. The main focus of the panel seemed to consist primarily on their Global Manga titles.Newer titles that were discussed include:
Strawberry Marshmellow
... Anime Expo - TOKYOPOP Panel
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)
The Tokyopop panel was headed by Jake Forbes, Mark Bonita, Jonathan Chen. First Tokyopop presented four of the winners of the Rising of Stars of manga contest.
Tokyopop will be starting an ?Exclusive Manga? line based on work of Americans. This are alread... Matthew Davis Joining DARKO Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-16-2008)
Actor Matthew Davis has joined the cast of Fox's upcoming S. Darko, a sequel to their cult hit Donnie Darko. Davis is no novice to low budget horror movies having starred in Urban Legends: Final Cut, Bloodrayne and Below. The actor will be joining the alr... Disney Grabs Sullivan's SCIENCE FAIR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-16-2008)
Disney has acquired screenwriter John Sullivan's fantasy family adventure spec Science Fair, says HR. The story went for $275,000 against $575,000 and the overall story echoes of Night at the Museum, according to the trade. His idea for the story ca... Stacy Keibler Joins Six Hour SAMURAI GIRL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-10-2008)
HR is reporting that Stacy Keibler will be joining leading stars Jamie Chung and Brendan Fehr in ABC Family's upcoming six hour special event "Samurai Girl". The series, which airs in September, is being produced by ABC and Alloy Entertainment. ... TOKYOPOP announces new manga titles (Fri 01-24-2003)
Jake Forbes of TOKYOPOP posted an anagram contest on our manga forum last night, letting the regulars there try and decode six new manga series that they had licensed but not yet announced. With some prizes involved, congratulations go out to \"Tempy\" of...TOKYOPOP teases out another title (Mon 01-27-2003)
Before going home for the weekend, TOKYOPOP manga editor Jake Forbes posted a tease about another upcoming licensed shoujo manga title they had but hadn\'t announced yet. Giving out hints that I\'m sure baffled many, forum reader Suika Keiji pretty much g...Tarbox Resigns from CMX (Wed 05-11-2005)
According to an article at Newsrama, Jake Tarbox has resigned his position with the manga imprint CMX from DC Comics. Reportedly, Tarbox will continue working with the line, in a freelance capacity. As has been the case since CMX\'s inception, nobody has ...Cardcaptor Sakura manga tidbts (Wed 06-11-2003)
Mariela also mentioned to us today that TOKYOPOPs Jake Forbes posted today that Cardcaptor Sakura manga volumes 1-3 will be reprinted in unflopped fashion and rereleased in a special box set this fall. This is similar to what they did with MKR. The rema...TOKYOPOP spills the beans? (Mon 01-27-2003)
While talking with some readers who are concerned about the manga market being flooded with too many releases, TOKYOPOP editor Jake Forbes discussed how many series that started last year will end this year, and that a number of this years new acquisition...DVD Review of THE INCREDIBLE HULK: The Complete Third Season
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 06-01-2008)
One doesn’t need to see every episode to follow the adventures of David Banner (Bill Bixby). The opening credits alone give you all that you need to know what is going on with David Banner and his alter ego the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). David Banner as t... Mezco Announces their SDCC Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 06-02-2008)
The pop culture nirvana that is the San Diego Comic Con is less than two months away now. Many of us will make the trek to San Diego. Some go for the news. Others go for the costumes. Many just go to see what the hubbub is all about. Mezco Toyz is... Futurama is Back
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-24-2008)
Futurama is just one of the many shows that has been disrespected by the FOX network. It boggles the mind at just how many opportunities FOX has had to do something really innovative and new and just fumbled the ball usually in desperation for the qu... Military Experiment Goes Wrong in URGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
Barbarian Film Fund will finance the psychological thriller Urge, reports Variety. The project has no director but Guy Busick penned the screenplay. Michael Curry also will produce alongside Barbarian's Aaron Kaufman, Ron Hartenbaum and Douglas Kuber... RANT: Rivet Counting
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 02-11-2008)
Do you know this term, “rivet counting” when it refers to movies and TV? The gist of it is that rivet counters can’t enjoy the architecture because they are to busy counting the rivets. By definition of what I do, writing revie... Weisz Adapting Horror Game CLOCK TOWER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
Senator Entertainment is set to produce Clock Tower, based on Capcom's best-selling survival horror video game series, for The Weinstein Company. Senator's Marco Weber will produce with Martin Weisz (The Hills Have Eyes 2) directing from a script by Eric ... Jackson to do the UNTHINKABLE
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
Senator Entertainment has given the go ahead to the Samuel L. Jackson thriller UNTHINKABLE.
The story centers on a major threat to the United States when the locations of three nuclear devices are shrouded in secrecy by a single terrorist... Foursome Joins Rodriguez's Fantasy SHORTS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann and James Spader will star in Warner Bros.' family fantasy comedy adventure Shorts, reports Variety. The four join fellow cast members Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Leo Howard, Devon Gearhart, R... Top 10 Worst Shows That Need a Remake
by Rich Kuras (Thu 05-22-2008)
With remade versions of Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider enjoying great popularity and a big screen A-Team movie in the hopper, it appears there’s still a public demand for cheesy TV entertainment. With that in mind, we present our list of clas... Gyllenhaal & Atherton Set to Lead PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
We have our first two leading cast members for the upcoming adaptation of the best selling video game series Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. HR confirms that Jake Gyllenhaal (first report by Latino Review) and Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) will ... AX Postmortem On Manga (Sun 07-10-2005)
Jake Forbe\'s column over at The Pulse has its latest piece up and it\'s an interesting rundown of brief interviews with several manga reps from different companies that talked about their Expo experience and some of their plans for the future. The commen...Go! Comi Confirms Acquisitions (Tue 03-07-2006)
Mentioned yesterday, Go! Comi\'s representatives Audry Taylor and Jake Forbes confirmed their acquisition of two new titles, Night Of The Beasts by Chika Shiomi and After School Nightmare by Setona Mizushiro.TOKYOPOP® to Deliver Authentic Manga to Fans with Original Right-to-Left Format Launch (Mon 01-28-2002)
New Policy Maintains Artwork Integrity and Increases Release Volume LOS ANGELES - 1/28/02 - TOKYOPOP has made an unprecedented move to keep the English-language versions of manga (comic books and graphic novels) as close to their Japanese originals as po...ADV Films Launches Mutineer's Moon Website (Mon 02-10-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF "MUTINEER'S MOON" WEBSITE ADV PRO DIVISION IS CREATING ANIMATED SERIES BASED ON NOVELS BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR DAVID WEBER HOUSTON, February 10, 2003-ADV Films today launched http://www.mutineersmoon.com, a content-rich we...