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James Earl Jones interview online from Toronto Sun
by Mike Whybark (Fri 10-04-2002)

In an interview with the TORONTO SUN given prior to an awards ceremony earlier this week, James Earl Jones speaks about his life, education, and about voicing Darth Vader.Jones is quoted concerning his projected return to the role: "George Lucas says 'Whe...

Pirate Jones!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-05-2006)

This week in our Prize Closet we’ve got a copy of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Complete First Season, courtesy of Universal. I remember that there wasn’t much buzz about the show – it was considered an alternative to local affiliate broadcast...

FANTASIA 2000: An Imax Experience
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-31-1999)

...the witty James Earl Jones segment that introduces it. Next up is the film’s one holdover sequence, Mickey Mouse’s classic turn as `The Sorcerer’s Apprentice` (music by Paul Dukas). The episode is just as entertaining as ever, but its inclusion as part...


AFI Releases Top 10 Lists for Genre Classics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)

... Hackman, James Earl Jones, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and John Wayne all have 3 films each. -- Diane Keaton is the most represented actress with 4 films on the list; Grace Kelly and Talia Shire each have 3 entries. To compile the final l...

INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (Hardcover)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-14-2008)

For several years DK Publishing has partnered with Lucasfilm to bring the details of the Star Wars universe to life. The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga and Star Wars C...

Vader TIE Fighter
by News Editor (Wed 01-04-2006)

...nature of James Earl Jones is easily displayed. This replica of the TIE Advance X1 Starfighter was molded based on the original models and photos from the Lucasfilm archives. Included with the model: Battle damaged TIE Fighter 3D resin base James Earl ...

Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)

...ard. Like James Earl Jones, he's down in the basement. Crispin Freeman is in the booth. Brimmer was in on a Tuesday. Crispin was in on a Monday. He started working on Tylor and he didn't finish. He came in the next week after we had laid down the Brimm...


Enter November
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-03-2003)

... Bridges, James Earl Jones, Kirsten Nelson).TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 424 (8 pm, FOX) First a rerun of last week's episode, then this week Jack is thrown off the trail by a teenager unwittingly used as a pawn. PORN SCHOOL (8:30 pm, HOTNET) Yep, PORN SCHOOL. MI...

The Force of Hayden Christensen Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 05-14-2002)

...vident in James Earl Jones' voice into my own speech patterns."Of course, director and STAR WARS creator Lucas had a lot to do with young Christensen's performance and interpretation of Anakin."He tried to make sure that I never got too far ahead of my...

The Voices of ICE AGE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Sun 03-24-2002)

...uld it be James Earl Jones? Should it be Ving Rhames? When we [played] those voices against those drawings we had early on in the production, they [were] too obvious. They were big, yeah, but it wasn't as interesting as it could be. When we hit on Ray ...

DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)

...n actors: James Earl Jones and Jose Ferrer, who apparently collected a quick paycheck while wasting their talents on the beaches of Greece. This one's for completists only.CHILLER is a pretty solid, if largely forgotten, offering from the erratic Wes C...


Hounsou up for 'Thulsa Doom'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-21-2008)

In one of the unlikelies spinoff announcements Variety reports that Djimon Hounsou is set to star in and producer a movie centering on Robert E. Howard's villain from comics and pulp novels 'Thulsa Doom'. Fans last saw the character onscreen when James E...

Top Maniacal Rumors: More Turtles, Doom Love and Moore Dissent
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)

...played by James Earl Jones, will work for most audiences who don’t follow the Howard source material.   Alan Moore Against Zach Snyder Directing Watchmen?     Rumor: We’ve already heard that Watchmen creator Alan Moore ...

Djimon Hounsou is The New THULSA DOOM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-21-2008)

...played by James Earl Jones in the 1982 film. The plan is to also release the character in his own comic series out of Dynamite's publishing company. Plot Concept: The planned film will showcase the origins of the flawed hero and show how his road to h...

Like Cocoa for Coffee: How To Save Us Stupid Americans
by Roman Martel (Thu 03-25-1999)

...r without James Earl Jones doing it? He had to work with a script and a previous actor's performance. He added to the whole and did not detract. Many dubs do this, like El Hazard. The problem comes when certain cultural references and more importantl...


Chase, Shawn, Gottfried & Sagal Join BEANSTALK
by News Editor (Wed 08-01-2007)

Avalon Family Films has signed Katey Sagal, Wallace Shawn, Gilbert Gottfried and Chevy Chase to star in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.  They join a cast which already includes Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Roebuck and Colin Ford, as Jack. James Earl Jones ...

Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

...k Hamill, James Earl Jones, and Abigail Breslin. Ballroom 20 4:00-5:00 TV Costume Designers— Characters created by writers and comic book illustrators are made real for the screen via the artistry of costume designers. Meet the women and men who...

More Trek on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-28-2004)

... Roberts, James Earl Jones, Sally Kirkland and Chris Penn? You betcha!(O) THE BIG ONE (Buena Vista) Before hunting even bigger game, Michael Moore tries to get any CEO to tell him why companies that make more money fire people.(O) BLOODSUCKING REDNECK ...

DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)

...long with James Earl Jones and Louis Fletcher, fine actors all. But, the script is awful, Boorman clearly had no interest in making (or perhaps no idea how to make) a horror film and the special effects, particularly the climactic battle with the minio...


Bill & Ted: mutants
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-12-2005)

...ny Chiba, James Earl Jones, Laura Gemser, Tetsura Tamba and Richard Boone portrays Commodore Perry! (O) CARMEN ELECTRA'S NWWL Volume 1: Bush vs. Hussein (Ventura) Electra attempts to add some class to her résumé by hosting this show in which naked wome...

X-Mas Toons!
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-27-2000)

... voice!), James Earl Jones as the `old guy` and a 30-guitar orchestra doing Tchaikovsky`s Nutcracker Suite. Tape this one if you know what`s good for you. This special will air on Dec. 23. Check your local listings for the exact time. Cartoon NetworkFo...

Three free HD DVDs from Toshiba, and "Click" on Blu-ray.
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-29-2006)

...rrated by James Earl Jones. As Morty says, James does a lot of voice over work.) The neatest aspect though is the fast forward button. With it Michael can jump past the boring parts of his life; dinner with the parents, rush hour traffic, and even havi...

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)

...n Nichol; James Earl Jones (Darth Vader, voice) has publically stated that Lucas told him he would need his vocal talents for the third film.Who's Making It:George Lucas (Director, Screenwriter); Rick McCallum (Producer); Gavin Bocquet (Production Desi...


Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)

...m Carter, James Earl Jones, Isabella Rosellini, and Martin Short cavort in costumes for this 1998 fantasy TV-movie. Includes director commentrak, Making-Of, music video and more.(O) PARAMEDICS Volumes 1-3 (Brain Damage) Gruesome combination of COPS and...

Justice League: The Corey Burton Interview - Part 2
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-20-2002)

...He's in a James Earl Jones class. You just want to say, "could you speak a little more for me? Ahhhh. Thank you. That's beautiful." Xum: (laughter) Corey: Carl has a real good sense of voice acting. In fact, most of the people there were really s...

December 16 December 22: The Worst Kind of TV Special
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-16-2002)

...oice like James Earl Jones or Barry White? Come on. Where's your freakin' Christmas spirit NBC?Also on NBC, AMERICA'S GREATEST CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS on December 15. Wow, is NBC hard up for holiday specials or what? Coming in January: AMERICA'S WORST NE...

THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Proce MacDougal (Tue 09-25-2001)

...s Murphy (James Earl Jones). The disc also includes original scripts for three of the episodes, including handwritten notes by series creator Matt Groening.The second disc contains another six segments, kicking off with “The Call of the Simpsons,” one ...


INDIANA JONES IV Tie-In Novel Planned
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-29-2007)

I was first alerted of a new novel for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL back in August when Maniac Scooper JAB alerted me to a new amazon link appearing on their site. Still, with no information, I thought it best to wait for a press rel...

DVD Review of Indiana Jones the Adventure Collection
by Tim Janson (Mon 05-19-2008)

To coincide with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Paramount has release the three original Indiana Jones film in a new, boxed set with a host of new features. You can hear fans grumbling about Paramount and George Lu...

'Wanted': James McAvoy: the next action hero
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 06-26-2008)

Best known for his roles in such films as 'Atonement' and 'Last King of Scotland', James McAvoy takes quite a different turn as Wesley Gibson in the action film adaptation of Mark Millar and JG Jones' graphic novel 'Wanted'. The role is very much a dep...

TV Wasteland: The Raping of Indiana Jones
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-13-2008)

  Why is anyone surprised that Matt Stone and Trey Parker had George Lucas and Steven Spielberg rape Indiana Jones in the season premiere of South Park last week? These guys have said many times that they fully expected the series to end years ago s...


New James Bond song announced
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-31-2006)

A talking point surrounding the release of any new James Bond film is often the title song and this week it was announced that Chris Cornell, who was previously involved in groups such as Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, has written and will perform "Yo...

Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)

It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ...

Wanted: James McAvoy (Fri 08-18-2006)

James McAvoy has landed the starring role in Universal Pictures' "Wanted," a sci-fi actioner that will mark the English-language debut of Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov. "Wanted" is based on a comic book series by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones published...

Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)

Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...


SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE, Music by Dan Jones
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-12-2001)

These seem to be the days of looking back and revisiting films of yesteryear. Three years ago, we had GODS AND MONSTERS, a loving docudrama look at the final days of FRANKENSTEIN-director James Whale. Before that, we had CHAPLIN. The making of Orson Well...

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...

And The Oscar Goes To...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)

The 80th edition of the Academy Awards hosted by Jon Stewart has aired and the biggest winner of 2007 goes to No Country for Old Men, which took home 4 statues for Best Motion Picture, Best Directing, Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem) and Best Adapted...

And the Oscar Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-22-2008)

Nominations for the 80th Academy Awards® were announced on Tuesday morning by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of ...


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...

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...

DVD Review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc)
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 10-13-2008)

  After nineteen years of waiting, Indiana Jones came back to us. Much like the highly scrutinized return of Star Wars, Indiana Jones has its haters (Matt Stone and Trey Parker especially). Was nineteen years too long to wait? Yes, and for some Indi...

James Bond Collection #3
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Thu 12-14-2000)

For years, James Bond fans bemoaned the seemingly endless cycle of `special edition` 007 laserdiscs. It seemed that, as soon as they bought a deluxe laserdisc of, say, From Russia With Love, yet another `special edition` would be announced. This annoying ...


Trade paperback Review: Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Wed 08-20-2008)

Dark Horse has been doing a magnificent job of digging through their 20+ year archives to present their omnibus editions for titles such as Aliens, Predator, and Indiana Jones. As it’s been over ten years since these stories first saw print the...

Indiana Jones Heritage Movie Photo Cards
by Tim Janson (Sun 04-13-2008)

The Topps trading card company is taking a trip in the way back machine…the way WAY back machine with their release of the Indiana Jones Heritage Photo Card series. These cards are old school all the way with gritty, non-glossy card backs, the...

Remembering Fred Karlin
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-06-2004)

...1978) and James Earl Jones' PARIS (1979, an early Steven Bochco detective drama), for which Karlin's music received an Emmy nomination.In addition to his film musical compositions, Karlin was also a respected author and educator, having taught the ASCA...

Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)

With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po...


TOMB RAIDER
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 06-15-2001)

Like many well-intentioned video game to movie translations, LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER fails to offer a movie among the obvious video game trappings. Loosely constructed like the popular interactive game where Lara Croft engages in INDIANA JONES-like advent...

Special Edition INDY DVDS May 13
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)

According to the American Film Institute, he's the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three "Indiana Jones" movies debut as individual Sp...

Winner: 'Indiana Jones' trilogy
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-29-2008)

Updated May 29th Congratulations to chrisman26! Your shame will now be lifted as the treasures of Indiana Jones are yours! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the s...

DVD Shopping Bag: Indiana Jones, Box Set and Blu-Ray
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-06-2008)

With two weeks to go before Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull I got a chance to look at the new editions of the Indiana Jones trilogy. To be honest with you I was disappointed that they weren’t released on Blu-Ray. I felt ...


Topps Unveils New Indiana Jones Trading Cards
by Tim Janson (Wed 11-14-2007)

The Topps Company is among a select few licensees releasing official merchandise in advance of the summer 2008 movie, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” The company’s Indiana Jones Heritage cards will ship at the end o...

Queen & Country Gets New Artist, New Schedule
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-15-2002)

This May, Oni Press' ongoing series QUEEN & COUNTRY will be changing its status again.The espionage comic book written by Greg Rucka was initially established as a bimonthly project, where the artist would change every three to four issues as the story it...

QUEEN & COUNTRY collected
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 06-05-2002)

Following the response to the first QUEEN & COUNTRY collection, Oni Press has announced the publication of the simultaneous soft and hardcover editions of the second story arc -- QUEEN & COUNTRY VOL. II, OPERATION: MORNINGSTAR. Written by Greg Rucka, MOR...

Oni collects POUNDED
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 07-08-2002)

Oni Press has announced the October publication of the collected version of POUNDED, the mini-series by Brian Wood and Steve Rolston. Featuring a new cover by Rolston, the trade paperback will also have an introduction by Kieron Dwyer, selections from bo...


Oni Previews SHOT CALLERZ
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-29-2002)

Oni Press has released pages from SHOT CALLERZ, a new comic written by veteran crime novelist Gary Phillips and drawn by Brett Weldele.Set in a world filled with gangstas, pimps, and other undesirables, SHOT CALLERZ tails Nea Garvin on her ride through th...

New ALISON DARE Mini-Series
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-06-2001)

ALISON DARE & THE HEART OF THE MAIDEN, a two-issue mini-series, will debut on Jan. 18 from Oni Press.The mini-series, by J. Torres and J. Bone, explores the mysterious nuns that run the boarding school of St. Joan's Academy."The recent single-issue st...

SPACE COWBOYS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-03-2000)

It’s high-concept to the max, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-brow in the least. Director-producer-star Clint Eastwood’s newest effort, Space Cowboys, takes a basic premise and spins it into a film that is by turns funny, exciting, and heartfelt. It’s popu...

THE MARQUIS Returns
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-12-2001)

Guy Davis' The Marquis returns in February with THE MARQUIS: HELL'S COURTESAN, a two-issue mini-series from Oni Press.The series helps bridge the gap between the recent DANSE MACABRE mini-series and the next major MARQUIS project, DEVIL'S REIGN. Set again...


Doug Jones Dishes on Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Hellboy (Sat 06-02-2007)

Doug Jones has proven time and time again that he's the go-to guy for bringing unusual creatures to life in films. Most recently Jones won critical acclaim for tackling the roles of Pan and the Pale Man in Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning film Pan's Lab...

Watch 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' free
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-03-2008)

Preview Available for Only 24 Hours on Yahoo! From a press release In anticipation of the two-night premiere of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES Sunday, Jan. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Monday, Jan. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), FOX will offer fans a...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it. Another thing, if ...

Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)

2006 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECAP    By far the best soundtrack release of 2007 was certainly the majestic, 3-CD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Complete Recording – but that’s a revived archival score, and we&...


MIDNIGHT MOVER From Oni Press
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-21-2002)

Oni Press in March will launch MIDNIGHT MOVER, a four-issue mini-series by crime writer Gary Phillips and artists Jeremy Love and Jeff Wasson.Featuring covers by HARLEY QUINN artist Mike Huddleston, this tale of sex and murder features the seedy world of ...

Bond in the '90s
by Edward Gross (Tue 11-23-1999)

With the debut of the 19th James Bond film, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, it seems fairly ludicrous to have ever wondered if 007 could still be relevant in the 1990s. Three films and $700 million into the final decade of the 20th Century, the answer is pretty ...

Tommy Lee Jones Talks New TWO FACE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)

Since MTV asked the legendary actor Jack Nicholson on his take of a new Joker and got the eye-catching furious headline, it was only a matter of time before they asked other actors from the pre-Nolan Batman films their take on being replaced. Ac...

New COURTNEY CRUMRIN collection, mini-series
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 08-22-2002)

Following up last spring's mini-series, Oni Press and Ted Naifeh have declared December as Courtney Crumrin Month. A new trade paperback will reprint the four issues of COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS. Following that collection, COURTNEY CRUMRIN & TH...


JASON & THE ARGOBOTS
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 04-29-2002)

JASON & THE ARGOBOTS, a four-issue, monthly mini-series from writer J. Torres and artist Mike Norton, will launch in August from Oni Press. The story follows a young boy who stumbles across a mysterious robotic giant buried near his desert home. "The w...

Oni Press' POUNDED
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)

Oni Press has announced the April debut of POUNDED, a three-issue, monthly mini-series from writer Brian Wood and artist Steve Rolston. Here's how Oni describes the book:"The new story of broken hearts and busted heads follows hardcore punk wannabe and ar...

Oni's POUNDED Soundtrack
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 01-31-2002)

Oni Press and Springman Records have announced the bands scheduled to appear on April's POUNDED: THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK SOUNDTRACK.The disc is inspired by the upcoming comic by Brian Wood and Steve Rolston and will be featured in an article about the min...

SIDEKICKS at Oni Press
by Correspondent (Tue 03-26-2002)

Oni Press has announced a new SIDEKICKS trade paperback and one-shot for this summer. June sees the release of the book collecting the first three Sidekicks comics by writer J. Torres and artist Takeshi Miyazawa. The duo reunite in July for SIDEKICKS: TH...


Oni's COPYBOOK TALES
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)

Oni Press announced the March release of COPYBOOK TALES, a new trade paperback collecting the comic series from creators J. Torres and Tim Levins. Originally appearing as a six-issue mini-series from Slave Labor Graphics, this complete volume includes all...

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...

The three faces of Doug Jones in 'Hellboy II'
by El Bicho (Tue 07-15-2008)

Actor Doug Jones talked about the challenges in playing three roles, Abe Sapien, The Angel of Death, and The Chamberlain, in 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'. The way he creates the different physicality of the characters, "has to come organically fo...

Symphonic Swede
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-21-2006)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION  MovieScore Media has released its fifteenth soundtrack of the year – like the others, exclusively online and available through iTunes or the label’s web site.  Frostbite (aka Frostbitten) is the...


OFCS picks Vader as #1 baddie
by Mike Whybark (Wed 10-09-2002)

On October 1, the Online Film Critics Society took the wraps off their list of the 100 greatest screen villains of all time. The number one villain is STAR WARS' Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, as played by the team of Dave Prowse and James Earl Jones...

THE COMPLETE MAKING OF INDIANA JONES
by Tim Janson (Mon 06-30-2008)

Most people know that Tom Selleck was the original choice to play Indiana Jones but did you know that Tim Matheson also tested for the role? Or did you know that Sean Young tested for the part of Marion Ravenwood? These facts and so much more ar...

The SCREEN ACTOR GUILD Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)

This particular award show may end up ultimately being the award show for 2007 films and television shows. As you know, the WGA denied requests for waivers to the Globes and Oscars. In fact, the WGA plans to picket the Globes, which has a lot of insi...

HAUNTING OF HELL HOUSE - Henry James By Another Name
by John Thonen (Tue 03-28-2000)

Writer-director Mitch Marcus seems to have adjusted to the idea that his period adaptation of `The Ghostly Rental,` a story by Henry James (Turn of the Screw), has somehow been retitled The Haunting of Hell House for it`s recent video release on Roger Co...


Oni's THREE DAYS IN EUROPE
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-26-2002)

Oni Press in November will launch THREE DAYS IN EUROPE, a five-issue mini-series starring two New York City lovers whose relationship is put to the test on a getaway that is anything but typical.THREE DAYS IN EUROPE, a romantic comedy, is written by Anton...

Sir Sean Connery, A Living Legend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-10-2007)

The rumors have been thick in recent weeks that Sir Thomas Sean Connery would be returning from his retirement in order to reprise his Henry Jones Sr. character in Indiana Jones 4. If you keep up with said news, you would have found out those rumors are n...

Ross is the ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY
by News Editor (Tue 08-09-2005)

... his very James Earl Jonesian Darth Vader." AP says he provides "little in the way of narration" and his "lightning-paced re-creations" tend to "sometimes blur and characters seem to morph into one another." Ross even works in his own campy dialogue a...

INDIANA JONES 4 Update: New Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)

A new video has appeared for INDIANA JONES 4 over at the official site for the adventurer. The featurette has executive producers Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas, director Steven Spielberg & star Harrison Ford recounting the experiences of the first th...


Fantasy Fiction: Unsuitable for Adults?
by Andrew Osmond (Wed 06-07-2000)

`The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was, buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter...`So opens Clive Barker`s 1996 chi...

J.G Jones Named G.O.H at WW Philly!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-24-2008)

Superstar artist J.G. Jones has been a guiding creative force at DC Comics for years and is now being named the Guest of Honor for the upcoming Wizard World Philadelphia comic convention. His wide breadth of work and iconic depictions of the company&rsquo...

DVD Review of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Vol. 3
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-21-2008)

The final volume of the Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is out as a young boy begins to form into the reliable hero we all know and love. Presented on 10 discs, this set features seven full-length episodes of the TV show which amount to 14 total episode...

WANTED comes home December 2nd
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-13-2008)

From a press release Universal City, Calif., October 13, 2008 – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted'...


WANTED on DVD and Blu-Ray December 2
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-06-2008)

From a press release Universal City, Calif. – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted', coming to D...

Alexander to draw QUEEN & COUNTRY
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 08-12-2002)

Oni Press and Greg Rucka have announced the next artist for QUEEN & COUNTRY will be Jason Alexander, creator of EMPTY ZONE and artist on THE TOWER. Alexander will take over both cover and interior art chores beginning with the new story arc, kicking off ...

Franco by the Sea
by CHRIS WYATT (Thu 09-12-2002)

James Franco, who played Daniel in the cult hit TV show FREAKS AND GEEKS and Harry Osborn in the film adaptation of SPIDER-MAN, was elated to work with Robert De Niro in the new release CITY BY THE SEA."Working with him was like a dream," says Franco of h...

AQUAMAN movie rising again?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-26-2004)

FilmJerk is reporting that Sunrise Entertainment has dusted off Warner Bros. AQUAMAN comic book property and is developing the submarine superhero as a movie. According to the site rookie screenwriter Ben Grant has landed the job of turning in an AQUAMAN ...


Flying Low
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-27-2007)

...legendary James Earl Jones.   Though he's pure, unbridled evil, Ommadon feels like he actually exists for a reason besides "keeping the balance" or whatever the standard rules for elemental wizards usually dictate. Flight of Dragons ta...

Doug Jones is The Silver Surfer?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)

Ain't it Cool News is reporting that Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien in HELLBOY, has won the role of the Silver Surfer in the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR sequel. The sequel is reportedly titled FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER.Just last week Tim Story,...

James to Become MONSTER HUNTER for Sony
by News Editor (Thu 05-19-2005)

Sony Pictures has hired Kevin James io star in the family adventure film MONSTER HUNTER. James will play "a child psychologist who can actually see the monsters that torment kids from closets and under beds. He uses that skill to vanquish the beasts until...

Trevor Jones Live Symphonic Film Music Concert Soon Out on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 08-15-2006)

Trevor Jones performed a symphonic concert of his film music with the RTVE Symphony Orchestra and Choir at Madrid's "Teatro Monumental" on July 1st, 2006 as part of the inaugural SONCINEMAD Festival of Film Music in Spain. The concert was conducted by Tre...


INDIANA JONES 4 Has Full Official Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)

In a move which caught nearly everyone off guard, actor Shia LaBeouf has revealed the official title of Indiana Jones 4 to the press. While at the MTV Music Awards last night, the actor set the record straight, revealing the title to be INDIANA ...

THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES Vol. 1 (Sun 11-04-2007)

Brother can you spare a week or two? That’s about how long it’s going to take you to get through this massive 12 disc boxed set, the first of three volumes showcasing the adventures of Young Indiana Jones. This show, originally broad...

Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (Xbox)
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 03-21-2003)

If I were to say to you: I'm thinking of a third-person adventure game where you run around through crumbling ruins, swing over pits lined with spikes, trade gun fire with hired goons, jump impossible distances and scoot around crumbling ledges, all i...

Shia LaBeouf joins "Indiana Jones 4"?
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-19-2007)

According to AICN, Shia LaBeouf, star of the upcoming Transformer's film, may be in talks to play the role of Indiana Jones' son in the upcoming sequel: Indiana Jones 4.AICN writes:The thing is, we know Spielberg loves La Beouf right now. DISTURBIA became...


A View to a Thrill
by Edward Gross (Fri 11-19-1999)

Imagine, if you will, our hero being buried in an avalanche of snow during a harrowing ski chase in the Swiss Alps; plunging off a 5,000-foot precipice while evading a team of KGB assassins; being thrown from a plane sans parachute during a savage midair ...

Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)

Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi...

Review of Topps Trading Cards Indiana Jones Movie Review Cards
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-11-2008)

I guess the title was just a bit unwieldy but the Indiana Jones Movie Photo Cards covers the latest blockbuster film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, in a new 90 card series. The photo cards are printed on thick, glossy cardstock ...

Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ...


THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-23-1999)

The James Bond films haven`t been `films` since FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. Or, to put it more precisely, they have become `James Bond films,` a sort of genre unto itself with a well-established formula and a level of audience expectation that cannot be ignor...

Bruce on Bruce
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-26-2001)

The Incredible Hulk has long been one of the Marvel Universe's core characters, based in the early Stan Lee/Jack Kirby conceit of a hero wearing the body of a monster. An outcast, a creature who destroys everyone and everything around him Dr. Bruce Banne...

Why Are These Not on My Shelf?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-24-2005)

Has there been a better time to be a TV-on-DVD fan? As I was sliding my newly purchased DVD set of David Greenwalt's short-lived PROFIT onto my shelf a few weeks ago, it occurred to me that they really do seem determined to put every damn show in history...

Agent K Returns
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 07-10-2002)

It's been a long time coming five years, to be exact but fans of director Barry Sonnenfeld's 1997 hit MEN IN BLACK have finally gotten a sequel. And judging by the film's holiday weekend opening gross to the tune of almost $90 million it would seem th...


Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-15-2003)

In case you missed it Tuesday night, The WB is going to rebroadcast the Smallville episodes "Visage", in which Whitney returns to Smallville. As Whitney (Eric Johnson) returns home from the Marines looking to rekindle his relationship with Lana (K...

Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-22-2003)

In case you missed it Tuesday night, The WB is going to rebroadcast the Smallville episodes "Insurgence", in which Clark makes a leap of faith to save his mother from a hostage situation. After Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) discovers that Lionel (John Gl...

Doug Jones Voicing The Silver Surfer? (Tue 01-23-2007)

"I don't know...I'm not sure, the studio [20th Century Fox] is very involved right now", said actor Doug Jones when asked if he would provide the voice acting for Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four 2'. Jones is well known for providing physical performances...

Mania Exclusive: Shirley Manson Interview
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 09-05-2008)

This Sunday on Fox Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles will return to television. Surviving both the writers strike and a network notorious for canceling genre and fan favorite shows Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will see their cast grow. Al...


Marc Shaiman receives the Henry Mancini Award for Career Achievement at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-24-2007)

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented its Henry Mancini Award to Marc Shaiman at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards held last Tuesday night (April 17) at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Califo...

The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 06-19-2002)

This Week's RecommendationSJohn Williams' latest is at hand, and it's a Spielberg film at that - no little cause for interest and celebration amongst the film music world. MINORITY REPORT, released June 18th by Dreamworks (0044-50385-2), harkens back to t...

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Arrives on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 05-08-2002)

This Week’s RecommendationSOK – I’ll admit a prejudice: John Scott’s majestic and heroic score for THE FINAL COUNTDOWN was an instant favorite when the film first appeared in 1980. A thrilling and compelling story about a modern-day nuclear aircraft carri...

Lucas Updates on INDIANA JONES 5
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-28-2008)

What with the massive box office performance that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has brought to Paramount and Lucasfilm, we're going to frequently hear of questions of a fifth installment being thrown to George Lucas, Steven Spielberg ...


The Ten Goofiest James Bond Moments
by Rob Vaux (Fri 11-14-2008)

As Daniel Craig continues to take the Bond franchise by storm, it's easy to forget that 007 hasn't always been at his best. Sexism, racism, embarrassing cultural trends… the series' durability has preserved them all for future generations to point ...

Trevor Jones returns to THE DARK CRYSTAL by way of Marvel Nemesis and Gettysburg
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-30-2005)

After notable successes this year scoring such films as the cops and robbers action flick, CHAOS and the Japanese military thriller, AEGIS, as well as the celebrated re-release of his score for LOCH NESS, Trevor Jones returns on the spotlight again with a...

JAMES BOND ACTION FIGURES
by JEFF BOND (Thu 09-19-2002)

When Sideshow announced a year ago that they had obtained the James Bond license to make 12" action figures, toy-minded 007 fans around the world emitted a collective shriek of joy that would have paralyzed Ernst Blofeld himself. The James Bond franchise ...

Shia LaBeouf joins 'Indiana Jones 4'
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-14-2007)

According to ComingSoon, Shia LaBeouf has signed on to join the upcoming sequel, Indiana Jones 4. 'I was hoping the rumors were true, so I couldn't be more thrilled,' said Shia. 'To be cast in an 'Indiana Jones' film is like grabbing the brass ring and h...


New INDIANA JONES 4 Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)

Some new movie stills/screenshots for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL have appeared online over at IMDB's Talkback Forums. The stills show Indiana Jones holding his gun and his whip, ready for a new adventure. There's also a new ph...

Jones: No Surfer News. Yet. (Tue 10-30-2007)

Actor Doug Jones, who provided the physical performance for the Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' told SCI FI Wire he's heard little about the planned spin-off movie, to be written by J. Michael Straczynski. "I know as much a...

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Vol. 2
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)

The second in a three volume set of the Adventures of Young Indiana Jones has been released and Paramount is certainly wasting no time in getting these out in anticipation of the new Indiana Jones film. The second volume features 8 full length episod...

Doug Jones expects 'Hellboy 2' to shoot in April (Fri 08-11-2006)

"I'm told that they're aiming for filming to begin April 1st, 2007," says actor Doug Jones of 'Hellboy 2'. He's expected to reprise his performance of Abe Sapien in the film. "With a release date, and I heard scuttlebutt, for the summer of 2008." Jone...


Carr Leading James in MALL COP
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)

Steve Carr has been picked to direct Kevin James in MALL COP, reports Variety. The trade says that Steve Pink (High Fidelity) wrote the most recent draft, while James penned an earlier version with Nick Bakay. Sandler's Happy Madison is producin...

DESOLATION JONES #3
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-16-2005)

When I take over the world, Warren Ellis will be my Minister of Culture. His involved, yet never convoluted tales of conspiracy and intrigue never fail to disappoint. Only three issues along, DESOLATION JONES has fast become one of my favorite new serie...

DESOLATION JONES #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)

Just to clear this up immediately: DESOLATION JONES looks like it's going to be a phenomenal series. The headline stems from my strong distaste for club kids that wear goggles on their foreheads. It's just a thing.From what I understand, DESOLATION JONE...

INDIANA JONES trilogy finally coming to DVD!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)

Paramount Home Entertainment has finally made it official and given Indiana Jones fans a date to circle on their calendars: on November 4 all three INDIANA JONES films will be released on DVD, with a special bonus disc included as part of a special collec...


Twelve Inches of JONES!
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 02-23-2008)

“With his trusty whip, well-worn leather jacket and an uncanny ability to attract trouble, Dr. Jones heads to points unknown in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures, which arrive...

Mumbling Kitsune: Indiana Jones and the Castle of Cagliostro
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-25-2008)

As summer draws closer, the sun's heat warms the earth and soon we're overrun with more flowers and movies than anyone can count. It's a life-affirming event, but it's also hard on our allergies and pocketbooks. We can close the window to plant pollen, b...

“Space Cowboys on HD DVD, X;Men: The Last Stand coming to Blu-ray soon.
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-05-2006)

Column News: With the switch over to the new site design, I thought I’d make a couple of minor changes in High Def Revue.  The most notable one is that the Blu-ray discs will be listed first in the Upcoming Discs section from now on. ...

Lupin the 3rd: Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
by Luis Cruz (Sat 11-16-2002)

The Review!Audio: For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track. The action is primarily concentrated in the center channel. Dialogue, sound effects, and music were all sharp and balanced very well. The english dub track received a toke...


An Interview with James Bond Screenwriter Richard Maibaum
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-03-2000)

If there was any one person who would be able to describe the world of James Bond, it would been the late screenwriter, Richard Maibaum. Beginning with the first 007 film, DR. NO, he had played an integral role in shaping the life of the super spy, having...

Jones Speaks In Hellboy 2 (Wed 12-20-2006)

Creature actor Doug Jones told SCI FI Wire that he reprises the role of the amphibious Abe Sapien in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, but this time with his own voice. Jones played the same character in Guillermo del Toro's first Hellboy movie and performed hi...

New Indiana Jones game announced
by Troy Roberts (Thu 05-09-2002)

Lucasarts recently announced that it's developing a new Indiana Jones game, titled INDIANA JONES AND THE EMPEROR'S TOMB.Developed in collaboration with The Collective, Inc., Indy's latest adventure looks to be his best yet. In addition to his whip and pis...

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...


Brad shoots for JESSE JAMES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-25-2005)

Brad Pitt will play the legendary bad boy of the old west, gunslinger Jesse James, in a movie based on the life and death of the outlaw. CHOPPER director Andrew Dominik will direct the movie and the screenplay will be adapted from the Ron Hansen novel THE...

Lucas comments on INDIANA JONES 4
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-12-2006)

It sure seems as if Indiana Jones 4 has been in development for a decade now ... oh wait.The much talked about Indiana Jones 4 seems to finally be headed toward production, again. MTV recently caught up with Producer George Lucas who made it clear the In...

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-23-2008)

As Harrison Ford's most famous alter ego, Indiana Jones, once said, “It's not just the years, honey, it's the mileage.” And if you lower your expectations, then you're bound to get a lot of mileage out of Indy's fourth adventure, The Kingdom ...

Indiana Jones by Sideshow Collectibles
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 04-27-2008)

The Premium Format Indiana Jones figure presents the adventuring archaeologist as he appeared in Raiders of the Lost Ark, standing tall with the fertility idol and bullwhip in hand. Down to the tilt of his trademark fedora, each figure is sculpted to Side...


LXG on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-07-2003)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONPulsing with bombastic horns and rhythmic string patterns, rife with high-end brass piping and driven by percussive energy, the main theme from Trevor Jones' score for THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (Varese Sarabande 302 0...

His Name Was Bond, James Bond
by Edward Gross (Mon 11-15-1999)

When Timothy Dalton appeared in LICENCE TO KILL, which was destined to be his swan song as James Bond – with no one, not even the actor himself expecting Pierce Brosnan to replace him in the next film six years later – he was proud of what had been accomp...

James Newton Howard's Lady In The Water Receives 2006 Best Score Honors From The International Film Critics Association
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-27-2007)

The members of the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) have announced the winners of the 3rd Annual IFMCA Awards, honoring achievements in film and television music in 2006.   Leading the pack with the most wins is James Newton ...

Spielberg NOT Filming INDIANA JONES 4?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-07-2006)

Scoop from a reader regarding Steven Spielberg and the potential shooting of INDIANA JONES 4. Take it for what it is:Hi,Assume this is of interest. I'm from Burleigh Heads in Queensland, Australia. You may remember a while back about a rumour that Steven...


Abe Sapien can't smile without Doug Jones
by El Bicho (Mon 07-14-2008)

Doug Jones who has played the physical role of Abe Sapien in both films will also be playing the voice of Abe in 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army.' He explained how that came about and how he drew from his past to augment his performance. "When I was ...

The Return of Divi-Chan
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)

Well after returning home to find that an imposter had given an interview in her stead, Divi was pretty upset. As it turns out the imposter is not only someone who knows Divi well enough to impersonate her but has also caused trouble in the past. With som...

David Kitay creates world's first retrograde reverse score for Darwin Awards
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-24-2006)

Composer David Kitay has scored DARWIN AWARDS for writer/director Finn Taylor. The film will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this Wednesday, January 25 at 6pm at the Eccles Theatre. In addition, Kitay will take part in Music & Film: The Creativ...

Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 05-20-2008)

What They SayHidden throughout the vast landscape of Wonderland lie the crystalline pieces of an entity called Omega, which once consumed whole worlds, but was shattered and scattered over land and sea. Now, Earl Tyrant has sent his minions out to gather ...


Jones crush puny Banner!
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-18-2001)

With the last issue from fan favorite Paul Jenkins fast approaching, Marvel Comics has once again reached outside its "House of Ideas" to tap horror write Bruce Jones as the new scribe for the INCREDIBLE HULK (as of issue #33). Well-known for his work on ...

GATTACA Special Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-07-2008)

In 1997 when ‘Gattaca’ was originally released the film was ground breaking in both look and story. Eleven years later the story of an imperfect man named Vincent (Ethan Hawke), who was born of God (naturally) and his struggle to be more ...

Keeping up with Jones
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-21-2003)

Got a lot of DVDs? So many that it's starting to be difficult to keep them organized? Me, too. For years I've been looking for some decent software to help out, but all the ones I've tried either don't have the features I want or are all-inclusive databas...

Black Dahlia, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-29-2004)

Genre: Crime/Suspense/Drama.Studio: Columbia Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In Development.Who's In It: Mark Wahlberg, Josh Hartnett; Scarlett Johansson (Kay).Who's Making It: Brian De Palma (Director); Josh Friedman (Screenwriter); b...


STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES News
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-20-2006)

Hollywood Reporter published a few interesting tidbits regarding STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES 4.The article talks about the upcoming Licensing 2006 International Trade Show being held in New York.Regarding INDIANA JONES 4:Howard Roffman, president of Lucas...

Sam Jones Cameo in FLASH GORDON?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

Apparently, the Scifi channel president Mark Stern is hinting at a possible Sam Jones cameo (he played FLASH GORDON in the 1980 movie) in their upcoming series on the character. Right now, it's just in the planning stages according to scifi.com. "W...

THE JAMES BOND ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Tim Janson (Tue 11-27-2007)

If I may wax nostalgic for a moment, I can still recall the very first James Bond movie that I sever saw…actually the first three Bond movies…it was sometime in the late 60’s or early 70’s and my mom took me and my brothers to th...

More Jones on Hellboy and Fantastic Four 2 (Thu 08-17-2006)

Actor Doug Jones talks about returning to the role of Abe Sapien in 'Hellboy 2' and the 'Hellboy' animated movies, as well as the missed opportunity to provide the voice for the character in the first 'Hellboy' movie. "It's been a three year monkey on ...


Doug Jones says more Abe Sapien in 'Hellboy 2' (Sat 01-06-2007)

According to Jones there will be some new things to look for in the second 'Hellboy' movie, "You can expect more from Abe Sapien, you can expect a larger role from the first one, you can expect him to maybe wield a weapon, you can expect him to show you a...

Chatting with Kerry Washington and James Franco (Sat 12-23-2006)

"I knew. That me and my team's idea. We knew that Fantastic Four was being made. I know [Fantastic Four director] Tim Story. My manager and agents discussed it, we said 'Let's ask them if they will go black for Alicia.' We went to the studio and asked the...

Video interview with Doug Jones (Tue 12-19-2006)

In an interview to promote his upcoming movie "Pan's Labyrinth", actor Doug Jones talks a bit about his role as Silver Surfer in the Fantastic Four sequel.

Doug Jones Video Q & A at the Arclight (Sun 01-07-2007)

Video from Doug Jones last week at the Arclight in Hollywood and talks about Silver Surfer, Abe Sapien and Pan's Labyrinth.


James McAvoy doesn't want a square-jawed hero for 'Wanted' (Fri 02-16-2007)

"They want me to do as much as I can anyway. There's a lot of free running and Parkour and all that kind of stuff," says actor James McAvoy, who will play the lead in the filmed adaptation of Mark Millar's 'Wanted'. "A lot of driving and guns and all that...

Doug Jones having a ball as 'Silver Surfer' (Wed 02-21-2007)

Actor Doug Jones, the actor who will play Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four 2', responded recently to questions about an infamous studio-released still that seemed to reveal the Surfer's chromed private parts. "Someone sent me a link to a freeze frame, ...

Doug Jones On The Silver Surfer (Sat 09-30-2006)

"I am thrilled out of my mind. It has been so difficult for me to sit on this developing news, with all the casting speculation happening on the web," says actor Doug Jones of his role as Silver Surfer in the 'Fantastic Four' sequel. "As my research into ...

Doug Jones Video Interview on Silver Surfer (Sun 01-28-2007)

SciFi Wire has posted a new video interview with Doug Jones talking about his latest role as the Silver Surfer and especially the comic background of the character...


James Tucker takes on a 'Legion' of responsibilities (Thu 01-18-2007)

"In the past, I've been a co-producer with Bruce Timm, and then Dwayne McDuffie and Bruce Timm on Justice League Unlimited. The division of labor was different then," says 'Legion of Superheroes' showrunner James Tucker. "Bruce was in charge and we all ki...

Exclusive Interview: Vinnie Jones, 'X3''s "Main Gladiator" (Wed 03-15-2006)

"[Magneto] breaks me out and says were going to war with the X-Men do you wanna come and I'm like yeah, I got nothing else to do today, lets do it," says actor Vinnie Jones of his role as Juggernaut in 'X-Men: The Last Stand'. "I become like his main glad...

Jones on Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand (Tue 03-14-2006)

"He's a big tough guy. What is he 6 foot 6? He has ridiculous strength and when he gets going he's unstoppable," says actor Vinnie Jones of his 'X-Men: The Last Stand' character Juggernaut. "Not even another Juggernaut could stop him head on you know. Whe...

Vinnie Jones Talks X-Men 3 (Wed 11-09-2005)

"I'm playing Juggernaut at the minute and it's great fun," says actor Vinnie Jones who plays the villain in 'X3'. "I wasn't really a comic kid but I've got into my role for X-Men. You don't have to worry about too much dialogue as a superhero but it's a n...


James Marsden Talks Superman Returns & X-Men 3 (Sun 10-30-2005)

"['Superman Returns' is] one of these gigantic movies. It takes an eternity to finish—we started in March," says actor James Marsden, who plays the father of Lois Lane's child in the movie. The actor also talks about returning to the role of Cyclops in...

James Franco & Thomas Haden Church Talk about being Bad in Spider-man 3 (Wed 04-11-2007)

Thomas Haden Church and James Franco talk at descent length about the experience of making Spider-man 3.

James Marsden says Singer's 'Superman Returns' delivers (Sun 05-14-2006)

"Bryan is a great friend and has been very, very helpful with my career and its 'Superman' and I love Bryan as a director and I think that he is going to give people exactly what they want," says actor James Marsden, of director Bryan Singer, who he's wor...

Kirk Jones talks Blade: The Series (Mon 06-26-2006)

"I do at least 95% of my stunts. The guys are mad at me. They come on the set, put on the clothes, put on the tattoos and sometimes they sit around and don't even do anything," says Kirk "Sticky" Jones, who will be the new Blade on TV as of this Wednesday...


Sticky Jones found lots of reasons to love 'Blade' (Fri 09-15-2006)

"Who wouldn't want to play Blade?!" exclaimed Kirk 'Sticky' Jones with a laugh. "I mean, it's incredible, and there are a bunch of things in that equation. First, you're talking about one of the only black superheroes. Then there's a powerhouse team behin...

'Spider-Man 3' Re-Shoots Planned, James Franco Reveals (Tue 08-22-2006)

"The next thing I'm shooting?" series star James Franco said over the weekend. "Re-shoots on 'Spider-Man.' " Revealing that director Sam Raimi has put out the call for "more action," Franco said he's being called back to the set of the blockbuster. "Pr...