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by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-20-2003)
...ape's own James Stevenson reviewed the SP last week, and in case you missed it, you can read James' review right here. E3 happens this week!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-12-2003)
...es editor James Stevenson will be in attendance at E3 this year, strolling the aisles and checking out what wares are being offered by companies (and possibly checking out the booth babes as well!) Look for expanded coverage direct from E3, more game ... Should Game Companies be Penalized for Poor Ratings?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-28-2004)
...rs' Thumb James Stevenson and Troy Roberts, CINESCAPE's game editors, share their thoughts on what Warners decision may mean to the gaming industry:"There's a lot of interesting dynamics to this decision. First of all it places a huge amount of stress ... 
AMPLITUDE spins onto the PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-27-2003)
...me editor James Stevenson thought of AMPLITUDE in his full review.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! 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... James Newton Howard to Score "I Am Legend"
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-03-2007)
The upcoming science fiction film I Am Legend, starring Will Smith and based on the classic Richard Matheson science fiction story (previously filmed as The Last Man On Earth and The Omega Man), will get an original score composed by James Newton Howard. ... 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 ... E3: EA owns James Bond until 2010
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Electronic Arts announced that it has closed a deal with MGM Interactive that will see the video game publisher be able to use the James Bond license all the way through to 2010. The deal allows EA to make Bond video games based on any of the pre-existin... Creators, Craig Talk JAMES BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)
Danny Graydon over at Variety has tried to squeeze some answers out of EON, Sony, and the creators for details of JAMES BOND 22. While they've kept mum on the exact story details for the upcoming sequel, they did talk about the character itself and what w... 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... 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... 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... 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 ... James McAvoy joins "Star Trek XI"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-26-2007)
According to the British tabloid Sunday Mail, James McAvoy is likely to be given the role of Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the upcoming J.J. Abrams film, Star Trek XI."[The studio] thinks [McAvoy] could form a brilliant double act with Matt ... Rogue Pictures to produce James Cameron's SANCTUM
by Karl Schneider (Sat 10-14-2006)
According to Variety, Rogue Pictures has signed a deal with James Cameron to co-write and produce Cameron's upcoming live-action drama SANCTUM.The film will revolve around a deep-sea diving team headed by a father and son. When the team heads to uncharted... James Cameron finds Jesus?
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-26-2007)
According to various reliable sources and news publications, James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici have produced a documentary which claims to have found the remains of Jesus of Nazareth.They claim to have put together DNA and archaeological evidence, as we... James Cromwell and Eddie Izzard join cast of 24
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-13-2006)
James Cromwell and Eddie Izzard have signed on to join the cast of Fox's 24 for season six.Cromwell will recur this season as Phillip Bauer, the estranged father of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), while British actor/comedian Izzard will portray a villain... James Cameron HANGING At Revolution
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-12-2001)
In spite of his first-look deal with 20th Century Fox, James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment is part of a deal to produce a film called THE HANGING TALE for Revolution Studios.Revolution snagged the pitch by Danny Rubin (GROUNDHOG DAY) as a producing v... Silva Screen to Release James Horner's New World score
by Randall Larson (Mon 11-28-2005)
Academy Award winning composer James Horner re-teams with directing legend Terrence Malick for the film THE NEW WORLD, and the soundtrack album will be released in early 2006 by old world label, Silva Screen Records of England. Horner remains one of the m... Tamahori Being Eyed To Helm JAMES BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-30-2001)
Things are finally starting to heat up on the 20th JAMES BOND movie with word that MGM now has a strong candidate to direct the film. According to Variety, that helmer is New Zealand director Lee Tamahori, whose films include ONCE WERE WARRIORS and ALONG ... The return of James Cameron
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-22-2004)
Today Variety is reporting that Oscar-winning director James Cameron (TITANIC) is almost ready to make his next feature. The man who gave us ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR and THE ABYSS told a TERMINATOR 2 audience this week that his next movie will be a "big-bud... James Bond Tells EA: It's Not You, It's Me
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-04-2006)
Electronic Arts and James Bond have ended their relationship. MGM and EA had a deal which was supposed to run through at least 2010, but have instead decided to call it quits.Activision is set to take the place of EA and become the publisher of one of th... James McAvoy will star in WANTED
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-18-2006)
James McAvoy has signed on to star in the upcoming Universal Pictures film WANTED. The film will be directed by Russian director Timur Bekmambetov.The sci-fi action film will follow a put-upon young man who discovers that his long-lost father is an assas... James Franco Soars in FLYBOYS
by Don E. Peterson (Thu 09-21-2006)
For actor James Franco, research is key to immersing himself in his roles and with his new World War I aerial film FLYBOYS (opening Friday) he decided to get his own pilot's license. "I'm obsessive about research and I had signed on [to FLYBOYS] four mont... 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... James Cameron dives for new film project
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-07-2003)
Variety broke the news today that TITANIC director James Cameron has a new project: a biopic focusing on the accomplishments and relationship between Francisco "Pipin" Ferreras and his wife Audrey Mestre. Both were world-class champions at the extreme spo... Next James Bond Book Title: "Double or Die"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 01-04-2007)
According to Variety, the new title for the latest James Bond book is Double or Die. The title was voted upon after readers chimed in with a nationwide ballot. Names that got rejected were Nemesis and The Deadlock Cipher.The book, written by C... James, Pullman and Ormond join "Surveillance"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-20-2007)
According to Variety, Bill Pullman, Julia Ormond and Pell James have all signed on to the upcoming supernatural thriller, Surveillance. They will join Ryan Simpkins, French Stewart and Cheri Oteri in the cast.The film, to be directed by Jennifer Lyn... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: JAMES HORAN
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 03-01-2005)
James Horan only appeared in one episode of HIGHLANDER, but his portrayal of pre-Roman warrior Grayson in "Band of Brothers," and his ferocious swordfight with Adrian Paul's MacLeod, made an indelible impression on many fans. Horan talks about Grayson's t... Untitled James Cameron/freediving project
by Coming Attractions (Sun 08-10-2003)
Genre:Adventure/Romance/Biography.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:Lightstorm Entertainment.Project Phase:Pre-script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:James Cameron, Rae Sanchini, Jon Landau (Producers); based upon the autobiography writ... 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... James Coburn passes away, aged 74
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-19-2002)
CNN.com covers James Coburn's passing at 74 on Monday. He died of a heart attack while listening to music at home. The actor won a 1998 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work in the film AFFLICTION.His first film role came in 1959's RIDE LONESOME and fi... James Cameron Crows ...
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 03-05-2003)
Stepping out onto the balcony of the 26th floor of the St. Regis Hotel in Century City, Calif., with James Cameron provides an enlightening moment. As the sun sets and the moon slowly rises in the distance, the sky is neither night nor day, and the TITANI... THE ONE and Only James Wong Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 11-07-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's James Wong interview, the director of THE ONE discussed the origins of the new Jet Li film as well as his views on the martial arts genre in general. Today, in our continuation of the interview, Wong talks about his past tenure ... Planet/Kong deluxe
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-14-2006)
First a note about scheduling: With all the new content coming in along with the new website, they’ve decided to move the Anime Avalanche column from Saturdays to Mondays. This has the advantage of putting it closer to the Tuesday street dates (a... Sideshow Captures JAMES BOND
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-30-2001)
Look for lots of JAMES BOND collectible figures to turn up, starting in 2002.The Sideshow toy company has confirmed rumors that they have acquired the rights to create 12" collectible figures that will tie into the 40th anniversary of the JAMES BOND film ... JAMES BOND 20 Update
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-20-2001)
As expected, Halle Berry's X-MEN 2 schedule obligations have been worked out, allowing the actress to take part in the coming JAMES BOND 20.According to the official JAMES BOND movie website, Berry will take on the role of "Jinx," a character the site pro... James Cameron sighting
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-15-2002)
Here's news of James Cameron's latest project... and again this is not a story of his new directing gig five years after finishing TITANIC. The man who once brought us TRUE LIES, TERMINATOR 2 and THE ABYSS is now bringing us another documentary on the los... James Bond Lite Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 05-12-2002)
Hitting video stores across the country last week was ROD STEELE: YOU ONLY LIVE UNTIL YOU DIE, a James Bond spoof whose title character is dubbed as follows: "More class than Bond... More hip than Powers... And dumber than Smart." Today, writer-director R... McClory Loses Out of JAMES BOND
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-28-2001)
Producer Kevin McClory's latest attempt at legally wresting some control of the JAMES BOND franchise has been shot down. McClory, who came into partial ownership of the character due to a lawsuit settlement on his script collaboration with Bond creator Ia... JAMES BOND 20 Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-02-2001)
JAMES BOND 20 now looks to be starting up relatively soon, and contrary to recent rumors, will star Pierce Brosnan.Regarding rumors of actor Gerard Butler being up for the role of 007, Eon has dashed them, with a spokesperson for the production company de... A STRANGER CALLS Film Composer James Dooley
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-25-2006)
Composer James Dooley will score WHEN A STRANGER CALLS for Screen Gems and director Simon West (LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER, CON AIR). Starring Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy and Tommy Flanagan, the film opens February 3. WHEN A STRANGER CALLS is a retelling of... James Purefoy Finds SOLOMON KANE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-01-2007)
Actor James Purefoy will going from one period epic to another in the near future, says producer Samuel Hadida. The actor who recently wrapped up his stint as Emperor Mark Anthony on Hbo's Rome has been selected by the producer for the role of SOLOMO... Ray Stevenson Talks PUNISHER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-05-2008)
Ray Stevenson, who starred as Titus Pullo in Hbo's "Rome", seems to have his performance in that series to thank for his getting the next gig for Punisher: War Zone. In an interview that fellow maniac Joeybaloney passed along with the actor talk... JAMES BOND gets a villain?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-29-2001)
JAMES BOND 20, not the film's official title as you can imagine, may very well have a villain. According to a piece in Britain's Daily Express (bounced to here through DarkHorizons.com) Brit actor Nigel Havers (EMPIRE OF THE SUN) has been cast as so... Star Man The James Cameron Interview
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 11-27-2002)
With TITANIC, director James Cameron created one of the most enduring romantic films of all time and it was set against the sinking of a ship.With SOLARIS (which Cameron produced and Steven Soderbergh directed), love is on Cameron's mind again as a diffe... New literary prize named after JAMES BOND creator
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)
The estate of Ian Fleming is honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the first James Bond book, CASINO ROYALE, by creating a new award for thriller writing named after the iconic British author. Starting later this year, the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award wi... More JAMES BOND 20 Rumors Debunked
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Perhaps you've stumbled upon some recent online rumors that claim to be culled from the script for the coming 20th JAMES BOND movie. Don't believe them.While talking to the BBC, a spokesperson for the Bond production company, Eon Prods., debunked those ti... James Bond Meeting AUSTIN POWERS?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-09-2001)
Is Austin Powers teaming with James Bond? Technically, no, but...According to the UK's Daily Express, Pierce Brosnan may be on board the coming AUSTIN POWERS 3: GOLDMEMBER project. The actor is said to be set to play a role that parodies 007, though one w... THE ONE and Only James Wong Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-02-2001)
Writer-director James Wong and his THE ONE star Jet Li might be roughly the same age, but Wong has no illusions about the differences between himself and the Hong Kong superstar."I think he was already a Wu Shu master, or a prodigy I guess, [at age 11]," ... James Wong Talks Movie Projects
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)
In an exclusive interview with CINESCAPE's Scott Collura, writer-director James Wong touched upon his fast moving remake projects with partner Glen Morgan: WILLARD and DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK.Wong revealed that the WILLARD project has actually been wr... Jessica Stevenson joins HARRY POTTER 5
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)
Jessica Stevenson joins HARRY POTTER 5According to Harry Potter Fan Zone, Jessica Stevenson has been added to the cast of the upcoming Warner Bros. film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.Stevenson will play Mafalda Hopkirk, a witch from the Improp... 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... James Newton Howard to score "The Waterhorse"
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-07-2007)
Director Jay Russell has confirmed that he has signed James Newton Howard to score his fantasy adventure The Waterhorse, starring Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and David Morrissey. The movie is about a lonely boy who discovers a mysterious egg that ... Stevenson is the new PUNISHER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)
Don't you just love Comic Con 2007? Even a week before it begins, decent news is already being released this weekend when most news editors for the major trade publications are taking the weekend off. Earlier today, more WATCHMEN, GRE... James Marsters Returns to SMALLVILLE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-27-2007)
Actor James Marsters (best known to genre fans as "Spike") is returning to the role he began in season 5 of SMALLVILLE, says Kristin at EOnline. The man who filled the shoes of Dr. Milton Fine aka "Brainiac" will be returning for a 4-e... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part Three
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-13-2003)
Compilations#7: The James Bond CollectionPrimetime TVPMCD
HAMMER: THE STUDIO THAT DRIPPED BLOOD
© 2002 Silva Screen
808Primetime's updated amalgamation of Silva Screen rerecordings of James Bond movie music comes in a nicely packaged 4-CD sma... Brett Ratner Talks JAMES BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-11-2001)
While talking to Zap2It, Ratner revealed that Pierce Brosnan had called him regarding the BOND 20 directing gig. Ratner explained, saying, "(Brosnan) called me and said I want you to direct the movie. He said he was a huge fan. Unfortunately, he has nothi... THE RECRUIT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-31-2003)
THE RECRUIT is a thoroughly entertaining thriller that intelligently plays upon everybody's expectations of what really happens at the Farm, the CIA training facility in Langley, VA, where people embark on careers that they can never acknowledge. The scri... 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&... DVD Shopping Bag Column Has Arrived
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-04-2007)
Summer is over. Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” is the last official movie of the summer. Some will say that Hollywood actually went out with a bang with “Superbad”, but this humble moviegoer will say that Hollywood went out wi... Sony Classical to release the entire Casino Royale score on iTunes
by Randall Larson (Mon 11-13-2006)
The James Bond phenomenon gets a new lease of life – in the form of the new Bond, Daniel Craig – in director Martin Campbell's Casino Royale, for which composer David Arnold returns with an exciting original score. Exclusively to iTunes, So... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... Warner Gangsters Collection, Volume 3
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-10-2008)
Box sets tend to be a mixed bag of films. More often than not there are a few duds thrown in with a classic which capitalize on a big name star showcasing films that no one has ever heard of. When studios break them up into volumes I tend to be ... Dino Chow!: Our Interview with Stephen Blackehart
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-12-2008)
The horror-comedy genre has been alive and kicking for a long time, namely because of Troma Pictures, a production company that has been around for 33 years now. Troma has over 800 titles, film and television, in their collection and their influence ... 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... Premiere recording of FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND on Silva 's latest CD
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-15-2006)
Silva Screen Records presents History Of Horror, a newly recorded 2 CD set that features 28 spectacular works for chorus and symphony orchestra. Includes recordings of music from THE OMEN, THE SIXTH SENSE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, GODZILLA, PEEPING TOM, YOU... This Week's Best Sellers List
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)
The latest Best Selling lists have been released from most of the news publications for this past week. It looks like author James Patterson is leading the way on most of the lists from his latest novel, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. Here's a look at the Best Selle... 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... And the Golden Globe Winners Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-14-2008)
Once again, it was an awards show without writers, actors or the Hollywood elite. Once again, the broadcast was set on a simple sound stage and this time, there were no acceptance speeches from the winners. Their names were called, a picture was shown on ... Arterton Confirmed as BOND 22 Girl
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-17-2007)
Actress Gemma Arterton has been confirmed as a JAMES BOND 22 girl, reports Empire Online. There's no word yet on how big a role she will play in the next 007 adventure or even if she's the main "Bond girl" in the film. Also, if you don't mind kn... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Supernatural Confirmed!
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
Last week, I wrote about several series that are either returning or coming back over the next few months. There were some that I didn’t mention because I didn’t have confirmation that they were returning and when. One of those is Su... The GOLDEN GLOBE Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-13-2007)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for "The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" this morning. The awards will take place Sunday, January 13, 2008, at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 PM (EST)... CONNED AGAIN, WATSON
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
'Crime is common; logic is rare. It is on the logic rather than the crime that you should dwell. You have degraded a course of lectures into a series of tales.' Thus spoke Sherlock Holmes, chiding his biographer Dr. Watson in one of the stories by Arthur ... KRONDOR: TEAR OF THE GODS
by J.A. Hitchcock (Fri 08-31-2001)
TEAR OF THE GODS is the third in the KRONDOR series based on the popular computer RPG, RETURN TO KRONDOR, and is the one that most closely follows that game. But you didn't have to play the game or read the other two books to get the gist of this one.The ... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Stardate 0007.28: Be on VOYAGER!
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 07-27-2000)
Paramount issued a press release this week promising a `Trekker`s Biggest Dream`--a walk-on role in the finale of Star Trek: Voyager--as the grand prize in a contest to introduce the new Voyager section of the official startrek.com Website. `UPN and Param... Roumanian Princesses and Lords of Lies
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-14-2008)
A slim release schedule doesn’t mean skimpy genre fare as this week’s debuts prove with big releases from powerhouse authors Kate Elliott, Orson Scott Card, and Ursula K. Le Guin along with newcomer Paul Genesse and a handful of talent from ac... 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 ... Zimmer on BATMAN BEGINS
by Randall Larson (Tue 06-14-2005)
The MyMovies web site has posted an interview with composer Hans Zimmer about his score for BATMAN BEGINS. While the interview doesn't really get into the intricacies of the film's actual score, Zimmer does describe the process of getting the gig, and of ... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... Photos from the 2004 Saturn Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groff (Fri 05-07-2004)
The 30th Annual Saturn Awards, 'Celebration of the Fantastic,' were held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on Wednesday, May 5th. As the excitement built on the red carpet the key phrases from everyone about The Academy and Science Fiction in general seemed... Herrmann Noir
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-18-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFSM's Golden Age Classics' release for December (the label's 81st CD release in five years!) is the landmark Bernard Herrmann score for Nicholas Ray's 1952 film noir thriller, ON DANGEROUS GROUND (FSM Vol 6 No 18). The film was ... Michael Kamen dies at 55
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-20-2003)
Film music lost one of its finest contemporary practitioners this week with the sudden death of Michael Kamen on November 18th. The 55-year old composer had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996, but had persevered with a number of musical assign... UNDERWORLD rolls out the tunes
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-02-2003)
Hitting store shelves today is Lakeshore Records' soundtrack for UNDERWORLD, the upcoming vampires vs. werewolves action fest due out in theaters on the 19th of the month. In all, the UNDERWORLD disc features nineteen tracks of hard-hitting alternative ro... Dragonball
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-01-2004)
Release Date: April 3, 2009Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: James Wong Screenwriter: James Wong Cast: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung, Eriko Tamura, Joon Park, Chow Yun-Fat, Texas Battle, Randall Duk Kim and Ernie Hudson
Plot ... Saw II
by Development Heck (Wed 03-23-2005)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:Lions Gate Films.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Pre-Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Unknown.Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Halloween 2005.Comments:None.Scoop Feedback:November 2, 2004... Buoyed by SAW's... Latest on Horner
by Randall Larson (Thu 09-08-2005)
James Horner has been very busy lately. According to the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, after THE CHUMSCRUBBER, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO, FLIGHTPLAN and THE NEW WORLD, Horner will turn his attention to Steven Zaillian's new film, ALL THE KING'S MEN. Scheduled to ge... Five-by-Five for 2005
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-12-2006)
The year 2005 was a good one for bombastic soundtracks, just as it was a pretty good year for bombastic action films, but there were also a number of profoundly affecting introspective dramatic scores as well. Here's my recap of my Top Twenty favorite new... New Pics from DESTINATION 3
by News Editor (Wed 07-13-2005)
New Line Cinema has put out some new images from FINAL DESTINATION 3, the third installment in the series. The film stars Ryan Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The story is set six years after the events of FINAL DESTINATION, Wendy (Mary Elizabeth Wi... SPACEMEN, ILLUSTRATED MEN AND CANDYMEN
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-27-2001)
From the gentle rhythms of K-PAX to the brooding, eclectic textures of THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, and the minimalist Gothic chorale of CANDYMAN, this week poses some notable releases for the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror soundtrack aficionado, including the long-... Not With a Bang...
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-16-2005)
I'll admit, I'm a little depressed this week.This was supposed to be the week where I'd wax eloquent about the end however temporary of two of the longest-running and most influential genre properties of our time: STAR TREK and STAR WARS. Not just the ... DVDeparted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-13-2007)
Hollywood is still doing its best to cash in on nostalgia for 1970s style horror films,providing a trip down memory lane for fans who huddled in grindhouse theaters or drive-ins to catch this new wave of explicit terrors. But most of the modern audienc... Feb. 25 March 3: The Return of Duchovny
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-25-2002)
Never say never again.David Duchovny will reprise his role as Fox Mulder in the two-hour series finale of THE X-FILES on May 19.Wow, that almost makes me want to watch the show again. Almost.X-FILES creator Chris Carter promises to wrap up the whole mytho... 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... Keith Richards certainly blows.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-07-2007)
Sorry, Maniacs. The title above is as accurate a description for this week’s craziness as I could find. After reading this column or the news at all this week, you’ll certainly agree with it. Keith Richards certainly does blow…as a s... The Wicker Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-21-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Angelo Badalamenti has always had a remarkable flair for melodic fluidity, even in the midst of very diverse and unusual scores. Moments of melodic beauty contrast with harsh expressivity in BLUE VELVET; surrealistic musical el... World Soundtrack Award nominations announced
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-22-2006)
The nominees to the 2006 World Soundtrack Awards, to be handed out during the Flanders International Film Festival in Ghent, Belgium, on October 14, were revealed today. Dario Marianelli, Alberto Iglesias, James Newton Howard and Gustavo Santaolalla all r... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... 2007 EMMY Winners
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
Some surprises happened at this year's 59th edition of the EMMYS for Creative Arts. For one, while Sopranos won out for "Best Drama", neither James Gandolfini nor Edie Falco (as seen to the left here bringing home a trophy in 2003) won a statue ... Universal Pushes WANTED To Summer 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Universal has made yet another strange decision for one of their future films. It's about as crazy as releasing too many movies in the December 21-25 corridor, something we've discussed in our weekly box office reports. Universal has d... AFI Releases Top 10 Lists for Genre Classics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
The American Film Institute (AFI) has once again updated their Top 10 Lists of all the major movie categories and sent them to media outlets. You can check them out below. What do you think? Agree? No? Share your thoughts.The American Film Institute (AFI)... DIE ANOTHER DAY
by Brian Thomas (Wed 06-18-2003)
MGM's James Bond collection has become the gem of their entire home video line, and rightfully so. Each entry in the series, which now includes every film in the 007 series, boasts top-notch digital transfers and extensive in-depth DVD extras. On approach... 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... DRAGONBALL - Chatwin as Goku
by Associate News Editor (Sun 05-11-2008)
Dragonball-live has posted a first look at Justin Chatwin as Goku for the DRAGONBALL movie. The scan was said to be taken from Shonen Jump #24 in Japan.
The film is being directed by James Wong (FINAL DESTINATION). Stephen Chow (SHAO... And the SAG Award Winners are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-27-2008)
The Screen Actors Guild Awards just went off the air a few minutes ago and the winners are...
Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role George Clooney, Michael Clayton Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood Ryan Gosling, Lars and the Real Gir... Howard Shore Kicked Off Skull Island
by Randall Larson (Mon 10-17-2005)
Universal Pictures confirmed that James Newton Howard will compose the original score for Peter Jackson's big-budget remake of KING KONG. Howard replaces Howard Shore, who is leaving the project. Peter Jackson made the following statement: "I have greatly... Don't Mention Kolchak
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-26-2005)
Well, what do y'all think?Summer's over, most of the new genre shows have hit the airwaves (INVASION, THRESHOLD, SUPERNATURAL, SURFACE), Sci-Fi Friday takes a breather until January (thanks so much for that cliffhanger, Ron Moore, you bastard), and we fin... Lost Weekend - Part Three
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-04-2002)
In parts one and two of CINESCAPE's coverage of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors convention, we looked at the many independent filmmakers who visited the event in hopes of promoting their home-made horror films. Today in the final part of our report, we reco... DC Giveaway for FABLES #6, Anthology Due
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-25-2002)
DC Comics continues to push its new Vertigo series FABLES, announcing a free 50 percent overship of FABLES #6 to retailers and a new trade paperback. FABLES #6, scheduled for release on Oct. 9, is the beginning of the new five-part story arc "Animal ... Alien 5
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-21-2005)
Genre: Science Fiction/Horror/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Brandywine.Project Phase: Movies Rumored.Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet, but both Sigourney Weaver (Ripley) and Winona Ryder (Call) have voiced their interest to retur... BATMAN #600 Back-Ups
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-20-2001)
BATMAN #600, in addition to kicking off the "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" story arc, will have three back-up stories with "forgotten tales" of the Dark Knight."The Mystery of the Black Bat" is an homage to the works of Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. It is written... Giant Critters Attack!
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 11-08-2001)
When nature wants to strike down on man - via retribution for folly or just for the heck of it - one of its deadliest tactics is enlarging, or unleashing a prehistoric, gigantic variant of, an animal or insect. From the latest attack via those enormous wo... Image Comics' SHADOWS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-21-2002)
Image Comics is launching SHADOWS, a series from comics newcomers Jade Dodge and Matt Camp, in February.Written by Dodge and drawn by Camp, with colors by Guy Major, SHADOWS is the story of four paranormal investigators who have set out to explore the hid... Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Two
by Jeff Bond (Tue 12-03-2002)
Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO... Surviving the Dry Spell: June Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-06-2005)
I don't know about where you are, but here in Texas, it's hot. We've barely even cracked into June, and already we're veering dangerously close to triple-digits. It hits 90 before noon. And it's only going to get worse, what with the global warming and... Comicscape - March 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-24-2004)
OPINION: First of all, a point of clarification: a certain web site which shall remain nameless felt the need to link to last week's column with the headline CINESCAPE BLASTS HELLBLAZER'S CONSTANTINE, with a "synopsis" line reading "Who needs to see a mov... 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... The Price is Right
by Troy Roberts (Fri 09-12-2003)
You never really know what you'll find until you start looking. I think this is the motto I'm going to start living by, because recently, I've passed over some cheap games that I have never played or reviewed and said "what the heck, they're cheap, why no... 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... The Adventure of the Preserved Score
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-05-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
England’s Tadlow Music has released a splendid new recording – and world premiere of the complete score – of Miklós Rózsa’s elegant music to Billy Wilder’s ... End of the Week in Review
by Troy Roberts (Fri 05-16-2003)
The Electronic Entertainment Expo ends today, but for me it never really began. While James has been off in LA (working hard I hope), I've been here doing as much work as I possibly can in the time allotted. Before you go feeling sorry for me (which I'm s... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom La-La Land Records comes The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal (LLLCD 1016), a new limited edition collection of more than an hour's worth of music from the famed sci-fi producer's last seven films, much of which has never b... Derailed
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Thriller.Studio:Miramax Films.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script stage.Who's In It:Clive Owen; Jennifer Aniston.Who's Making It:Mikael Hafstrom (Director); Stuart Beattie (Screenwriter); Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Producer); based on the n... Fantasy Films Sweep Oscar Music Nominations
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-27-2002)
This Week's RecommendationThe evocative
John Ottman's EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS soundtrack CD
© 2002 Warner Bros.
and blood-drenched, richly dynamic scores of England's Hammer Film Studios come together in a new compilation of some of the century's... JOHN Q.
by Michael Tunison (Fri 02-15-2002)
Sometimes one element is enough to keep a film alive when all of its vital signs seem to be failing, and such is the case with Denzel Washington's heartfelt performance in the otherwise creaky melodrama JOHN Q. This health care-themed riff on DOG DAY AFTE... Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Book Adaptation.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Walt Disney Pictures.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Tilda Swinton (The White Witch); Jim Broadbent (The Professor); Georgie Hensley (Lucy Pevensie); William... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... 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... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... The Heirloom
by Tim Janson (Mon 06-18-2007)
The Heirloom is a Korean ghost film that thankfully has nothing to do with other popular Asian horror films. There’s not a hint of the Grudge or The Ring, and no site at all of creepy long hair ghosts stalking about. If anything, The Heirl... "Casino Royale Soundtrack"
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-22-2006)
David Arnold’s fourth time behind the baton on a James Bond score, Casino Royale, is another masterful romantic action adventure mixing the distinguishing flavors of John Barry’s traditional 007 sound with the modern textures and vitality o... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... CHUCKY and SAUCERMEN CDs, Warner Bros. cartoon music, and a singing ENTERPRISE
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-07-2001)
A fistful of blasts from the past can be found on your CD turntables this week, from a couple of the coolest 1950's sci-fi scores to a lavishly enhanced release of the A.I. soundtrack on advanced resolution DVD sound, as well as the unusual assortment of ... Retrospective: Directing Her Majesty's Secret Service
by Edward Gross (Wed 11-17-1999)
James Bond has become such a cinematic icon that, like when you first fall in love, it`s difficult to remember a time that the character wasn`t in your life, a point driven home by the 19th film in the series, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. And yet there WAS su... Trolling
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-11-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
Richard’s Band’s 1986 score for Troll remains one of the best and most ambitious of his career. Released only on LP from Restless Records and quickly evaporated into oblivion, the score h... International Film Music Critics Association Nominees
by Randall Larson (Mon 02-05-2007)
The members of the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) have announced their nominees for the 3rd IFMCA Awards, honoring achievements in film and television music in 2006.
The nominees are: A - FILM SCORE OF THE YE... Casino Royale
by Development Heck (Fri 02-17-2006)
Genre:Action/Studio:MGM.Production Company:EON Productions.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Daniel Craig (James Bond), Mads Mikkelsen (Le Chiffre), Eva Green (Vesper Lynd, Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter), Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis, Caterina Murino... Psycho, The
by Development Heck (Mon 11-14-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Develpment.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Chris Morgan, Jeffrey Nachmanoff (Screenwriter); David Engel (Producer); James Hudnall, Dan Brereton, Lawr... Klaatu Barada Nikto Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-19-2003)
This Week's RecommendationComposer Michelle DiBucci
Michelle DiBucci's ambient New Age-ish score for Larry Fessenden's horror film, WENDIGO
© 2003 Pacific Time Records
has emphasized the Native American aspects of Larry Fessenden's eerie horr... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... Director Alexander Updates PUNISHER 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-23-2007)
Director Lexi Alexander has updated her upcoming movie, PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK FRANK, a sequel to the original Thomas Jane version a few years ago. I let you guys know a few days ago how Ray Stevenson had a few thoughts to share about the project in which... "Casino Royale"
by Brian Thomas (Wed 03-14-2007)
Some viewers have proclaimed that the 21st official James Bond movie is the best ever. I’ll try to explain here why they’re not so correct in this view, but first I’ll tell you where I agree with them. The first three 00... 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 ... The Masters of SF, Now on Your TV- Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 08-25-2002)
Last week we spoke with New York filmmaker Eric Solstein about the midlife crisis that inspired the origin of a documentary series about the art and history of science fiction literature. This week we continue our discussion.Solstein's nascent project of ... MGM Wins Bond Court Battle (Tue 04-04-2000)
MGM has won the long-running legal battle with screenwriter Kevin McClory over James Bond. In a decision handed down Friday in Los Angeles, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Rafeedie dismissed the last remaining elements of McClory`s claim that he was the ...Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat... LOCH NESS TERROR
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-14-2008)
At first, I saw Evergreen trees, then a muddy beach with sawed off tree trunks where the Scottish scientists had set up their base camp. The film was already not off to a good start. Thankfully these same scientists had convincing accents becaus... THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN ACTION FIGURES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 07-03-2003)
Toy versions of James Bond have been sporadic over the years, despite the fact that the character has existed in a variety of incarnations for about four decades now. And quality action figure versions of 007 have been downright rare, which is why Sidesho... Back-To-Back Remakes From Wong and Morgan
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-07-2001)
Only days after their aggressive scheme to launch a remake of the 1971 horror film WILLARD, word has it that James Wong and Glen Morgan have the project set up with New Line... and another remake project with Dimension.In addition to WILLARD, the pair pit... Sebastian Spence's Next Wave -- Part One
by Miwa Hirai (Thu 09-13-2001)
Canadian-born actor Sebastian Spence, who has portrayed Cade Foster for three years on Sci-Fi Channel's FIRST WAVE, welcomes me warmly with a big hug. He's good-humored and polite, cracking jokes the kind of behavior friends and fans say is typical for h... Bond Back In An Aston Martin
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-24-2001)
James Bond will drive an Aston Martin again in the next 007 film, as announced on Thursday by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Eon Productions, and Aston Martin. The 20th installment of the longest running and most successful franchise in cinema history, produc... THE OTHERS
by Carl Cortez (Mon 08-13-2001)
THE SIXTH SENSE was perhaps the last truly effective scary film. Despite its occasional lapses into self-indulgence by its over-confident director M. Night Shyamalan, it still supplied ample jolts and a great twist ending. Funny how no one has tried to le... Stardate 07.02.01: ENTERPRISE Upside Down
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-02-2001)
While still months away from the series premiere, nearly two-thirds of all online genre reporting has been focusing on ENTERPRISEthe STAR TREK series that apparently will not have the words "Star Trek" in the title. According to reports at Ain't It Cool N... Editing HIGHLANDER THE SERIES: AN EVENING AT JOE'S
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 09-27-2001)
Horvath and fellow HIGHLANDER staffer Lettow both felt the impulse to write their own follow-ups to the B story in the episode "Timeless," which had the 5,000-year-old Methos courting dying mortal Alexa Bond. The results can be found in "Postcards From Al... Exclusive: Getting What You WANTED
by Josh Gordon (Fri 06-20-2008)
What does it take to make one of the more interesting entries in crowded summer of blockbusters? Take one part Angelina Jolie; one part most successful director in Russia’s history (Night Watch and Day Watch); one part Scottish up and comer James Mc... Raimi talks SPIDER-web controversy
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-26-2002)
Sam Raimi is currently in heavy polish mode for the May release of SPIDER-MAN, while also gearing up for heavy PR mode, hoping to lure fans of the 40 year old hero to his next big screen incarnation.While talking to MOVIELINE about his long-awaited take o... TENNIS
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-14-2002)
I've always liked the VIRTUA TENNIS series of arcade games that were developed by Hitmaker. During my layover from London to New York last week, I found myself plunking pound coins into the game right and left. Intuitive, simple to play, difficult to mast... Secret agent Baz?
by Eric Moro (Wed 03-06-2002)
In discussing the 10-year journey director Baz Luhrmann undertook to produce his trilogy of cinematic experimentation STRICTLY BALLROOM, ROMEO + JULIET and MOULIN ROUGE the filmmaker pondered what the next decade would hold in store for his career. Whil... Nebula Nominees
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-04-2002)
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America are out with their annual nominees for the 2002 Nebula Awards. The awards will be handed out over the April 25-28 weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.And no, I can't explain O, BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? on th... French Werewolves, EVIL DEAD Style
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-23-2002)
This Week's RecommendationJoseph LoDuca the creative soul behind the eclectic and compelling music for XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, not to mention its companion show HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS, not to mention the music for Sam Raimi's engagingly over-th... 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... THE LAST CASTLE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-19-2001)
THE LAST CASTLE is one of those movies that doesn't promote post-screening argument over its themes, as discussions as to which aspect of the story is least believable will take the forefront. The film is watchable owing to a punchy pace and some fine act... Avatar 3-D
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-22-2004)
Release Date: December 18, 2009 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Screenwriter: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Al... Schwarzenegger Governs Predatorial Aliens
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-28-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONBig news for film music fans is the first ever, legitimate release of the oft-requested soundtrack to PREDATOR (VCL 0803 1022), John McTiernan's 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Rambo-Meets-Alien monster thriller. The music never ... DOCTOR WHO: TRADING FUTURES
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-22-2002)
It's the middle of the 21st century, and secret agents of the Eurozone and the US are out to get their hands on a time machine being offered for sale by a Mr. Baskerville, a man who doesn't appear to exist. The TARDIS brings the Doctor, Fitz, and Anji her... Alexander Updates on PUNISHER:WAR ZONE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-29-2008)
Director Lexi Alexander has once again updated her blog on Punisher: War Zone, which does include three new photos of Ray Stevenson as "Frank Castle". You can check out the photos here.
Here's what she had to say in the update..
Greetin... 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 ... 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... POINTing in the Right Direction
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-17-2005)
You'd think that the citizens of Point Pleasant, New Jersey would have learned the lesson of TWIN PEAKS: beautiful blondes washing up out of the sea are always bad news. Apparently they aren't Lynch fans, nor do they notice the ominous swelling score when... Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
by Coming Attractions (Mon 06-07-2004)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Warner Bros.Production Company: Atlas Entertainment.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Freddie Prinze Jr. (Fred Jones); Sarah Michelle Gellar (Daphne Blake); Linda Cardellini (Velma Dinkley); Matthew Lillard (Norvi... First Views Praise Howard's LADY IN THE WATER soundtrack
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-24-2006)
The first views of James Newton Howard's latest soundtrack for M. Night Shyamalan, LADY IN THE WATER, have been very positive. Here is a roundup of some of the latest online perspectives. For his fifth collaboration and following the Oscar-nominated sco... Horner not (yet) signed to "Avatar"
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-01-2007)
The Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency recently made a premature announcement of James Horner’s involvement in James Cameron’s new science fiction film, Avatar. A lot of fans noted the announcement on the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency website: “Upcomin... Lambro of the Living Dead
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-16-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Watching the film, there is little to relish about 1973's CRYPT OF THE LIVING DEAD, which was released in England as VAMPIRE WOMAN and may be found on DVD sales bins as YOUNG HANNAH: QUEEN OF THE VAMPIRES. It's a mishmash of a ... TELEVISION #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 11-15-2007)
Ryan Alexander-Tanner’s Xeric-winning one-shot, Television, serves as a clever and, I think, intentionally-asinine simulation of channel surfing. He begins with a man with a television for a head, who expounds upon the medium as if its worst ex... Lawyers in the Nut House and Monsters in the Closet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-05-2005)
So what's the theme this week? Scary things, my friends, that's what. We've got two shows we'll take a look at this week, one featuring a pair of brothers with ghostbusting on the brain, and the other featuring lawyers with disorders of the brain.But fi... 1602: NEW WORLD #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
Marvel began Neil Gaiman's 1602 miniseries in November of 2003 after months of feverish fan speculation and anticipation. It presented an in-continuity tale of the Marvel Universe unfolding about 300 years too soon. Gaiman wrote exciting takes on severa... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... Sitcoms and Space Invaders
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-12-2005)
Howdy all, welcome back to another action-packed week of obscure references and questionable wit. Got plenty of new show previews to cover this week, and I was finally able to get my hands on a copy of the SURFACE pilot (thanks NBC!), so we'd best get rig... 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. ... Comicscape - February 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-01-2006)
My colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, and a couple of readers suggested I write a column about comics that might appeal to women and those repelled by spandex, big guns, big muscles, and big tits. Rather than just targeting women, I've decided to... Vader TIE Fighter
by News Editor (Wed 01-04-2006)
Code 3 Collectibles is taking pre-orders for their Darth Vader's TIE Fighter Signature Series. The company is presenting an authentic reproduction of the TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter to date; complete with battle damage. Every detail of the original starsh...