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The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-29-2006)
Not strictly film music, but a notable release from a film music label is Tadlow Music's The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre. The album features two discs of the composer/synthesist's most famous works, recorded digitally and performed by The City of Prague P... SNAKE IN THE EAGLE'S SHADOW
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 07-03-2002)
Some folks will go a long way to prove a point. Shang Kuan I-yun (Hwang Jang Lee) has killed 3,000 followers of the Snake Fist Style of kung fu in order to prove that his Eagles Claw Style is superior. By defeating the Snake Fist Master (Fung Hark-On), h... CALIBER #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
In Radical Comics’ Caliber,Jean Michel lives in two worlds—that of the Nez Pearce Indians and that of the white man. Born of a French father and an Indian mother, he bears a sacred gun destined only for the hands of the Lawbringer—a... 
Madsen Joining BOND 20?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-26-2001)
Michael Madsen may be joining the cast of the soon to start shooting JAMES BOND 20 production.Madsen is currently in negotiations to come on board to play the role of a rogue CIA agent named Falco.Meanwhile, Madsen is also in talks to join the cast of Que... Michel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-05-2006)
What They SaySince the Tree of Life has begun to grow once more, it speaks to Kim and Michel to help them rescue the captured fairies. However, the Black Hammer Gang always seems to be one step ahead of them. Salome and her goons travel the world across... JULES VERNE Festival Hits L.A in Dec.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-26-2007)
A reminder for you genre fanatics around the Los Angeles metroplex. After 15 years of success in Paris, France, the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival will be held in L.A this December. The event will feature quite a lot of honorees and panels for you fa... Michel Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-17-2006)
What They Say"The Tree of Life grew again and sprouted new leaves. However, our journey will continue until the Tree of Life grows to its full height. Our adventure to recover the fairies will continue to protect this beautiful nature and preserve it for ... Michel Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2007)
What They SaySome time ago, we began a difficult pilgrimage to revive the tree of life. We are finally able to have some hope, but our journey is not yet over...Kim and Michel are close to achieving their goal. With Poyo's help, they've rescued many of ... Michel Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-18-2006)
What They SayUnderneath the dazzling Sun; far across the sparkling, blue ocean; and beyond lush forests, you will find a beautiful island called Sitel Island. On that mythical island stands the Tree of Life. This magnificent tree is the guardian of natur... FINDING NEMO swims to DVD in November
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-28-2003)
Already the number one grossing film of the year, Disney/Pixar's FINDING NEMO still remains in the top ten of current movies at the box office. That hasn't prevented Disney from announcing NEMO will arrive on home video and as a two-disc DVD set on Novemb... Cameron/Cousteau Project Update
by FRank Kurtz (Wed 07-25-2001)
Jean-Michel Cousteau has been talking about the current barriers that remain in his partner project with James Cameron.While talking to Variety columnist Army Archerd, Cousteau explained that there is still work being done in advance prior to actual shoot... ADV Films Acquires Michel (Wed 02-08-2006)
Apparently this was announced back at Anime Expo though nobody seems to have known it, ADV Films is currently running a guessing game for their upcoming release of the Korean series \"Michel\" right now. The show is described like this: \"There is a place...Michel Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-29-2006)
What They SayThe Tree of Life continues to grow. To really regain strength however, one of the season fairies must be recovered. Meanwhile, Salome searches for jewels, golden roses and other electrifying treasures. Kim, Michel, and Poyo will need help ... Michel Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-31-2006)
What They SayKim, Michel and Poyo continue their quest to rescue the fairies from the Black Hammer Gang so the Tree of Life can be fully restored. Salome persists in transforming fairies into monsters to aid her in carrying out her evil schemes. The Black... Exclusive Video Interviews: Jean Grey and Cyclops Together Again..Well Sort (Fri 05-26-2006)
Our broken hearted Cyclops and the very beautiful Jean Grey sat down with the IESB to discuss what we can expect in this installment of the X-Men franchise.X3 Jean Grey Pendant Replica (Fri 04-07-2006)
New from Diamond Select, taken from the upcoming blockbuster film X-Men: The Last Stand. This new piece recreates Jean Grey's Phoenix Pendant, this high-quality wearable prop replica is a timeless and stunning piece sure to be noticed.'Michel Vaillant' site up with pre-teaser and teaser
by Christian Koch (Wed 08-06-2003)
Teaser trailers for the French-made 'Michel Vaillant,' based on the French comic about a racing hero, are now up at the movie's official site. New 'Michel Vaillant' Trailer (Fri 10-17-2003)
The new trailer for Luc Besson's comic adaptation 'Michel Vaillant' is now online...Casting About: Robbie Coltrane in HELL; Jean Reno in ROLLERBALL (Wed 05-10-2000)
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane (last seen in The World Is Not Enough, coming out on video and DVD next week) will appear with Johnny Depp, Heather Graham and Nigel Hawthorne in Fox 2000`s big screen adaptation of Alan Moore`s From Hell comic book series. ...Ramm is Young Jean Grey in X3 (Fri 08-12-2005)
Haley Ramm (Flightplan, Brokeback Mountain) has scored the role of 'Young Jean Grey' in X-Men 3.Glass Fleet Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-03-2007)
What They SayThe battle for freedom rages on as Michel Volban and her mercenary ally Cleo streak across the stars aboard a legendary glass battleship. The royal rogue\'s skills as a leader begin to show in conflict, his bravery and intensity inspiring the... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Glass Fleet Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-03-2007)
What They SayIn the dark reaches of time and space, an age of oppression smothered the masses...
Vetti Sforza, under the guise of creating an empire by and for the people, waged war against the Allied Nobility. One corrupt ruling class was destroyed, but... Note for Note -- The Scoop on July's Movie Music
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-30-2001)
The summer is upon us as are a number of mainstream scores from composers like Graeme Revell (TOMB RAIDER), Elliott Goldenthal (FINAL FANTASY) and Carter Burwell (A KNIGHTS TALE). A plethora of unique and unusual releases like FANTOMAS, GODZILLA VS MEGAG... Barry, Bronson & Buffalos and Barbarella too
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-04-2003)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSFrom Belgium comes the first ever release of any of the music from John Barrys melancholy and exciting action/adventure score for J. Lee Thompsons mad buffalo western saga, THE WHITE BUFFALO (Prometheus PCR 518). Immediately f... "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer"
by RACHEL REITSLEFF (Wed 12-27-2006)
There’s an original motive for the killings by the protagonist in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – rather than conventional lust or greed or sadism, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) does in beautiful young women in the service of h... DVD Review: Michel (Thu 05-18-2006)
Under the ADV Kids banner, the folks at ADV Films launched a new series back on 05/09/2006 with the release of Michel Vol. #1 (of 6).Glass Fleet Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-01-2008)
What They SayThe leaders of the People\'s Army are free and reunited at last, but the cost was steep. As comrades are mourned and laid to rest, the true price of freedom proves heavy on one\'s soul. In the vast reaches of space, insignificant events can h... DVD Review: Michel (Tue 03-27-2007)
Finishing out another series in the ADV Kids line of titles, we\'ve got a look at the 03/13/2007 release of Michel Vol. #6 (of 6) from ADV Films.Early DVD Review: Michel (Tue 09-05-2006)
More of a digest review, we\'ve got a bit of an early look at the 09/12/2006 release of Michel Vol. #3 (of 6), a show which I continue to find really appealing to its target audience of children.Early DVD Review: Michel (Sun 12-31-2006)
With the kids still away, they couldn\'t sneak off with this volume. Due out on 01/09/2007, we\'ve got a look at the ADV Films release of Michel Vol. #5 (of 6).ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...DVD Review: Michel (Mon 07-17-2006)
Hitting up the pile a bit this weekend with the kids, we took in the 07/11/2006 release of Michel Vol. #2 (of 6) from the ADV Kids line of ADV Films.Hellboy, Over the Hedge, Smallville, Michel Vaillant and More: C2F wrap
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-06-2003)
Michel Complete Collection
by Not Yet Assigned (Sat 12-01-2007)
What They SayThe complete series in one collection!The Review!FeaturesKorean 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Nadia Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-24-2002)
What They SayNadia, Jean, and the rest of the Nautilus have gathered together on a beautiful, yet mysterious island in the South Pacific. However, this tropical paradise turns out to be anything but - while the children try to find a way off the island, t... DVD Review: Michel (Fri 12-29-2006)
Originally released back on 11/14/2006, we finally tracked down this disc in my kids room so we can review the ADV Films title Michel Vol. #4 (of 6).Young 'Jean Grey' Speaks (Sat 10-08-2005)
TheXverse.com catches up with Haley Ramm who has just finished filming scenes for X3.Edward Shearmur and the Music of Tomorrow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-09-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSEdward Shearmurs score for Kerry Conrans delightfully retro SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, released this week on Sony Classical SK 92932, conveys the sound and feel of Hollywoods golden-age composers, although most co... Pirates Versus Creeps
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-31-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONDisney has released a score CD to PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (Walt Disney B0000A1RJI), composed by Klaus Badelt with a helping hand from Hans Zimmer (replacing original composer Alan Silvestri, whose n... Nadia Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2001)
What They SayThe Nautilus journeys to the frozen shores of Antarctica. On board Captain Nemo’s amazing submarine, Jean throws himself into his work in order to earn the crew\'s respect while he desperately tries to distract a distraught Nadia.
For ... ADV Announces March 13th Releases (Mon 01-15-2007)
HOUSTON, January 15, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two great titles set to arrive on streets on March 13. Keep you eyes open for the second volume of Best Student Council and the ...Music for Pirates & Crusaders
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-19-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS John (THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST) Debney's 1995 symphonic score for Renny Harlin's swashbuckling adventure film, CUTTHROAT ISLAND, is one of the most invigorating and dynamically exciting film scores of the last ten years, a bre... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... ADV Films Announces November 14 Releases (Fri 09-22-2006)
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...ADV Films Announces September 12 Releases (Wed 07-26-2006)
HOUSTON, July 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three new and exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 12, including the fifth volume of the classic Macros...UNCANNY X-MEN #414
by Tony Whitt (Mon 10-07-2002)
The comics world seems slowly to be catching up with the real one once again in its sensitive depiction of gay characters, especially this month. First Judd Winick brought us the story of Kyle's gay friend getting beaten nearly to death by homophobes in t... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Perfect Collection (Tin)
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-31-2007)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: Young inventor Jean crosses paths with an enigmatic girl named Nadia and her pet lion, King. Suddenly, they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the Blue Water, a mysterious jewel... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-14-2000)
When the eagerly anticipated X-Men movie reached theatres this summer, it turned out to be a rarity: a big-budget Hollywood adaptation of a comic book that pleased both fans and newcomers. The result paid off handsomely for distributor 20th Century Fox; n... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
The first thing to get out of the way is the name, or rather names. The Secret of Blue Water was the official English designation of this wildly popular 39-part TV saga by the future creators of Evangelion. However, anime purists know it as Fushigi no Umi... Glass Fleet Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-16-2008)
What They SayWar on a grand scale has erupted among the stars! The People\'s Army\'s hope for victory begins to grow and flourish as lords once neutral begin to fall in line behind revolution, shifting the balance of power. Only the impending battle betwe... Mobile Suit Gundam: MS 08th Team Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-04-2001)
What They SayUniversal Century 0079. Shiro Amada has now assumed control of his unit, the 08th MS Team. Their first missions have not been easy, and they don’t look to be getting any easier. On their third mission, the 08th MS team encounters a new ... Taking talking tiger by strategy
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-07-2007)
I received a curious anime-related press release the other day from the BackgammonMasters.com website. It seems they’ve released theor second web shortin their Online Backgammon Animation Series, Life According to Jean-Claude Episode 2: Barbarossa.T... Nadia Vol. #01
by Karen Cross (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Fushigi No Umi No Nadia is one of the greatest shows ever made. Period. It starts off with a fun, lighthearted adventure and ends 39 episodes later with one of the biggest bangs and best finales ever written. The characters all work together to... Nadia Vol. #01
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4
Overall: 4.0
-Intro-
... Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)
My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT... Duchess of Busty Mounds
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-24-2006)
What They SayJohn\'s family is landed nobility; a house of tradition that has ruled for as long as the hills have stood. It is time for John\'s grandfather to pass on his title, but John\'s father is a disgraceful womanizer. The title is offered directly ... Hairspray Keeps Wolverine From Looking Like a Stooge!
by Christian Koch (Wed 01-22-2003)
"When this
[hair] doesn't have two cans of hairspray in it, I look like Moe from the
Three Stooges. It's all just exactly the same length,"
explains Hugh Jackman, X-Men 2's Wolverine, in an interview
published by MTV.com.
... Nadia Vol. #03
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
W... A Sneak Peek At The New X2 Trailer
by Adam Thur (Wed 02-12-2003)
Comics2Film recently got a sneak preview of the brand new X-Men
2 trailer debuting this Friday with the theatrical release of Daredevil.
To get a detailed recap of all that happens in the first full trailer, keep
reading. However, be warned that what f... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi... Nadia Vol. #02
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
T... THE X-MEN: Senator Kelly Speaks! A conversation with Bruce Davison
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-22-2000)
`Invisibility!` laughs actor Bruce Davison. `My favorite super power, I guess, would be invisibility. As an actor, I always try to be invisible as possible. Thats how I felt in life. As a kid, I was always trying to be the invisible person.`Bruce Davison... X-MEN 3: THE LAST STAND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-26-2006)
There was some concern about the X-MEN franchise changing directorial hands on its third installment, with Brett Ratner taking over after Bryan Singer had succeeded in making most people very happy with installments one and two. Ratner demonstrates immedi... Comicscape - June 30, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-30-2004)
OPINION: Before I embark on this column, I want to indulge in a bit of CYA: the ideas herein are not all that original, nor are they all my own. Firstly, I am not the first (nor will I be the last) comics critic to note that death is a far more mutable co... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... Aviator, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 06-08-2004)
tGenre:Drama/Historical.Studio:Warner Bros./Miramax FilmsProduction Company:Forward Pass/Appian Way/Cappa Productions/Initial Entertainment Group.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Leonardo DiCaprio (Howaard Hughes); Barry Pepper (Glenn Odekirk); C... The Universal Language of Action
by Eric Moro (Mon 07-09-2001)
French actor/director Mathieu Kassovitz set out to accomplish only one thing when shooting his latest feature CRIMSON RIVERS: make a good 'ol fashioned American action movie. Influenced by cinematic persuasions ranging from David Fincher's SE7EN to Hong K... Nadia Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: a young inventor crosses paths with an enigmatic girl and her pet lion.
Suddenly they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the magical Blue Water. Thus begins an epic adventure ins... Gunslinger Girl Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 06-06-2006)
What They SayThe girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.
Henrietta is quickly becoming regarded as one of the most efficient assassins at the Social Welfare Agency. However, life for the other girls at the Agency is not s... Nadia Vol. #04
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 3
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.2
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 2
Overall: 3.5
-Intro-
... Paniponi Dash! Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Mon 06-30-2008)
What They SayWhen the girls discover that No. 6 seems to have a secret crush, they'll stop at nothing to discover who he - or she - is. But how to find her beloved's identity? Coerce Becky into helping them! (Little does the 11-year old teacher know how d... THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Hits DVD Dec 3 & 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Fox Home Entertainment has announced the DVD rollout date for their latest summer hit, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, which hits International markets for DVD & Blu-Ray on December 3, 2007 and North American markets on December 18, 2007. The long awaited ad... C2F BLAST: HULK VS., IRON MAN 2, X-MEN 3 and more
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-28-2008)
Theroux gives a peek into the 'Iron Man 2'/'Avengers' creative process. ToonZone gives you a peek at 'Hulk Vs'. New book gives you a peek at the 'X-Men 3' that might have been. More peeks and sneaks from around the interwebs in this round up for Nov... Lucky Luke gallops to bigscreen in Gaul (Mon 10-03-2005)
Gallic animation studio Xilam is bringing comicbook hero Lucky Luke to the bigscreen in "Tous a l'ouest," slated to bow in fall 2007. Pic will be helmed by Olivier Jean-Marie from a script by Jean-Marie and Jean-Francois HenryX-Men 3
by Development Heck (Fri 12-30-2005)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Action/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Marvel Entertainment.Project Phase: Pre-production.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Vinnie Jones, Eric Dane.Who'... Stirling, Turtledove, Clegg, & New Brits Hit the Scene
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-05-2006)
Harry Turtledove smacks the shelves again with another alternate history thriller, S.M. Stirling propels his Dies the Fire sequence, and Douglas Clegg returns from last week's paperback debut of Priest of Blood with a continuation of the Vampyricon series... Expanded ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK soundtrack among Silva's October releases
by Randall Larson (Mon 10-10-2005)
Silva Screen's October offerings include a new expanded edition to the ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (SIL-CD 3016) original film soundtrack music from the classic 1981 thriller by John Carpenter, who composed and performed the music in association with Alan Howart... LE DERNIER COMBAT
by JOHN THONEN (Sun 03-17-2002)
French director Luc Besson has never exactly been the darling of the American critics. Many may give Besson a favorable nod for one or two of his films, most frequently LA FEMME NIKITA. But most are too confused by Besson's refusal to be labeled as the di... Al's Treehouse
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-26-2001)
A true SIMPSONS veteran, Al Jean has served in various positions on the show's creative staff since it first debuted back in 1989. In the years since, Jean has been a writer, producer, and executive producer of the mega-success, currently running the show... Stewart: Picard or Xavier could kick Kirk's butt
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-21-2002)
Ever wonder who would win the ultimate fanboy slugfest between Captains Kirk and Picard? Well franchise favorite Patrick Stewart, promoting his upcoming comic book-turned-feature film sequel X-MEN 2 at a Vancouver press conference, offered up the "final w... Comicscape - July 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-07-2004)
OPINION: I had hoped to do a column this week on Free Comics Day or on SPIDER-MAN 2 - both of which I experienced yesterday (Saturday, July 3) but you had so much to say about last week's column on the Revolving Door of Death that instead I'm turning the... SUNLAND HEAT
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
With the current state of world cinema, genre pictures can spring up just about anywhere, making this Brazilian martial arts entry no surprise. What is surprising is that it's so unconventional, delivering standard genre conventions in unusual ways in an ... THE ATOM ARCHIVES, VOLUME 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-16-2001)
Sometimes, in order to cleanse myself of the countless awful modern age comics I must read, I turn to some of the superb DC ARCHIVES or MARVEL MASTERWORKS hardcover collections and allow myself to drift back to a simpler time. It was a time when heroes an... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 05-30-2006)
What They SayThe girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.
Officially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of tech... Nadia Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayWith Gargoyle\'s terrible weapon destroyed, Jean, Nadia and the rest find themselves once again rescued by the Nautilus. Hot on the trail of a fleeing Gargoyle, the pursuers become the pursued. Will Hanson and Sanson be able to save the ship ... Witch Class Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Mon 01-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lee RuTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewThe ReviewPackaging:
Slightly smaller than the tall B6s that we are used to, Witch Class is presented in a left to right format. On the front cover is an image o... X3: Famke Jansen and James Marsden
by Chris Brown (Thu 05-25-2006)
In this installment of the 'X-Men Last Stand' round tables, Comics2Film's thechrisbrown had a chance to talk with Famke Jansen (Jean Grey/ Phoenix) and Jimmy Marsden (Cyclops).
Note: This interview contains some spolers, which are whited out in the t... THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1928)
by Scott Collura (Mon 06-04-2001)
Edgar Allan Poe's famous tale THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER has been translated to the screen many times over the years, perhaps most famously in the 1960 Roger Corman quickie which starred Vincent Price. But seldom has the true tone and creepiness of Po... Nadia Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-14-2001)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: a young inventor crosses paths with an enigmatic girl and her pet lion.
Suddenly they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the magical Blue Water. Thus begins an epic adventure in... THE IMAGE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 07-08-2002)
Radley Metzger is considered by many to be the premier director of erotica, and I've found that this proves to be the case. Metzger is not without controversy, having crossed the boundary into graphic sex in a fair number of his '70s movies, most directed... THE WEIGHT OF WATER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-01-2002)
THE WEIGHT OF WATER, like many of director Kathryn Bigelow's films, juxtaposes powerful, shocking violence with emotions that are so delicate and complicated that they almost defy definition by the characters who experience them.WEIGHT takes place in two ... MARVEL MASTERWORKS: X-MEN #1-10
by Tony Whitt (Sun 05-05-2002)
It's only when we read a collection like MASTER MASTERWORKS: X-MEN that we realize just how far the X-Men have really come ? and how little Stan Lee's writing has really changed between 1963 and his latest work for DC. But even with all their faults, thes... Saturn Thrice
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-28-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Latest effort in Intrada's limited Special Collection series is the world premiere release of Elmer Bernstein's avant-garde opus, SATURN 3. The score is one of a handful of true sci-fi films scored by Bernstein, who began his ca... Nadia Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-15-2002)
What They SayNadia and Jean have escaped Gargoyle\'s terrible wrath, but must now survive a battle with nature itself. Along with their fellow shipmates, Marie and King, the two must put all their skills to the test when they find themselves far from mode... X-Men 2: Mutants Actors and Their Roles
by Heidi Meeley (Mon 10-28-2002)
On the set of X-Men
2, Comics2Film attended the press conference where the stars
almost outnumbered journalists on October 18. In a somewhat chaotic, humorous
environment, questions that ranged from the personal to the political were
fielded by the ... NEW X-MEN #121
by Tony Whitt (Sat 01-19-2002)
After Hank regains consciousness and informs the team that Xavier is trapped within the mind of Cassandra Nova, Jean and Emma work together to attempt a psychic rescue. But the mental landscape of the old woman's mind is fraught with dangers, and Emma isn... Glass Fleet Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-26-2008)
What They SayThe burgeoning revolution grinds to a sickening halt as Vetti Sforza proves the more skillful master of intrigue. His influence looms ominously over the smoldering galaxy; one hero left in captivity and another to suffer harsh humiliation at ... Alien Voices Audio Books
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 11-16-1999)
Leonard Nimoy and John De Lancie have teamed up to laucnh their new audio book, STAR TREK: SPOCK VS Q, with a major promotional push at the Las Vegas Hiltons Star Trek: The Experience on November 19. Alien Voices--the science fiction, multimedia, product... X3: Patrick Stewart Tells All
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-17-2006)
SPOILER WARNING: This Q & A with Patrick Stewart contains MAJOR revelations about the events depicted in 'X-Men: The Last Stand'..
Comics2Film's thechrisbrown sat down with Patrick Stewart out in NY to discuss X-Men: The Last Stand.
He came in the... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
Before you read the first issue of Ultimate X-Men, youve got to do one important thing: Forget everything you know about Professor Charles Xaviers merry band of mutants.Forget the heroes you love. Forget the villains you hate. Forget the costumes. Forge... X-MEN: EVOLUTION
by Steve Fritz (Mon 10-30-2000)
When I first heard of the new animated series based on the Marvel`s X-Men, what didn`t impress me was the subject matter. I`ll be honest and say the last series on Fox Kids left me cold with its over-dramatic, if not darn right soap-operatic, tone and hon... In Defense of Plastic Cleavage
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-10-2000)
Recently, I was in Wal*Mart, checking out the empty pegs where toys for Christmas should be(!), when I happened to spy a few X-Men: The Movie action figures stuffed in amongst the dust-encrusted Titan A.E. and even dustier Max Steel figures. Lo and behold... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... X-Men 2: Wolverine & Co. Sound Off
by Heidi Meeley (Tue 10-29-2002)
Heidi and James Meeley on the set of X-Men 2 - Click for larger image
In part
one of the press X-Men 2 conference, Comics2Film heard
from half of the panel that attended. Today we explore the comments made by H... X-MEN: David Hayter - Part II
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-10-2000)
Making films is an organic process. Particularly if you work with a director like Bryan Singer, who constantly refines scenes until the day they`re shot. And while it`s normal for scripts to be revised numerous times, the X-Men feature film went through n... Nadia the Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-19-2002)
What They SayOn the even of a worldwide conflict, when businessmen, admirals and ministers of state are evaporting into thin air, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, the ymust fi... X2: Mutating the Universe
by Chris Brown (Mon 04-28-2003)
Comics2Film's
regular critic thechrisbrown got an early look at Twentieth Century Fox and
Marvel's X2: X-Men United. thechrisbrown is known for his
surly attitude and is still getting hate mail for his scathing
revi... Nadia Vol. #02
by Paul Gaudette (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Nadia- The Dark Kingdom helps elaborate on some of the ideas presented in the first volume while entertaining and effectively posing more questions.
Video: Just like the first volume, this disc boasts some impressive restoration for an older s... IDENTITY CRISIS #7 (of 7)
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 12-28-2004)
After months of anticipation, leaked spoilers (some true, others not), and heated comic shop debates, Brad Meltzer and company drop the answer to the mystery that began in July of this year with the first issue of IDENTITY CRISIS -- who has been targeting... DAY OF VENGEANCE
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
All right, punishment is exaggerating just a little bit, but DAY OF VENGEANCE doesn't quite live up to the first two pieces of the COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS crossover we've already experienced. It's not bad, but this issue doesn't cover much ground ot... Right Stuf Weekly Sale (Thu 07-10-2003)
Some new bundles are up as well as some sweet prices on hentai and discounts on seasonal box sets:New Right Stuf Specials are posted! Slogging back from AX, I managed to get stuck overnight in Denver for a night. So... I slogged through the mountain of e...Burning with Hellboy's Ron Perlman
by Josh Gordon (Thu 07-10-2008)
At a press junket for Hellboy II: The Golden Army in Los Angeles, Mania and others had the chance to sit down with the actors and filmmakers who brought the movie to life. In part 2 of a series on Hellboy II, we interview Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, the... ADV New Title Announcement (Mon 04-08-2002)
Monday\'s just not right without a new title announcement from ADV Films, and thankfully Janice Williams stepped in to help out today by supplying a 06/04/2002 street date for Nadia Vol. #09. The bilingual disc has the extra added feature of an interview ...Crazy 8: Top Movie Genre Catfights
by Rich Kuras (Fri 07-11-2008)
8. Halle Berry vs. Dania Ramirez in X-Men: The Last Stand
HB doesn’t weather the storm too well while getting her ass handed to her by Callisto in the least thrilling of the X-Men films. Note to Halle: This is what happens when you dema... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #08 (Tue 07-17-2001)
What They SayAs the opposing forces in the Kummen civil war stand poised for the final battle, Ypsilon prepares to exact his own vengeance upon Chirico for stealing Fyana away from the Secret Society. And as the storm clouds boil, Prince Kanjielman is for...Whisper of the Heart
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-17-2006)
What They SayShizuku is spending her last summer vacation in junior high school, reading and translating lyrics of popular foreign music into Japanese, daydreaming of becoming a writer. Lately she finds that all the books she chooses in the library have b... Geneshaft Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-08-2003)
What They SayThings aren’t going well aboard the Bilkis. The Shaft is still buggy, and despite the best efforts of Dolce, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. And they’ve all been declared traitors by the I.E.O. since they left seem... Mobile Suit Gundam: MS 08th Team: Miller's Report
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-07-2002)
What They SayUniversal Century 0079 – Federation Intelligence Officer Alice Miller has been assigned to investigate Shiro Amada, Commander of the 08th MS Team. Her mission: to uncover details of his mysterious prolonged absence after the last battle... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #13 (Mon 02-18-2002)
What They SayStage 4: God Planet Quent V.1 - At the center of the Astragius Galaxy lies the mysterious planet Quent. Once, it was the cradle of the greatest civilization in the history of the known universe. But, 3,000 years ago, the Quentians accidentall...Cover Art Update (Fri 06-30-2006)
A good number of titles have been updated that just got announced yesterday in our cover art section with Ellcia, Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #11, Kaleido Star: New Wings Vol. #5, Macross Vol. #5, Michel Vol. #3, Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #7, Nan...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... OWI, Mezco & NBC Combine for HEROES Contest
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 02-27-2008)
Fans of the popular NBC series Heroes are eagerly awaiting the release of the Mezco Toyz action figures of their favorite characters from theaward winning series. Collectors are pre-ordering the figures online in record numbers and the prototypes, on dis... Interlude: Hermetic Horseplay
by Stella Maris (Sat 02-23-2008)
As it happens, I was in Cannes on the day that Salvador Dali died. One of the perks of owning a recording studio was that every winter a major music biz conclave was held in the same conference center as the Cannes Film Festival, impelling us to happily t... Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: TV Soundtrack 2
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayMusic composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, Shiro Sagisu, Joe Rinoie, Keiichi Suzuki and Yukihiro Takahashi. Lyrics by Etsuko Kisugi, Ryu Sawachi, Kuubo So So So So, Miho Morikawa and Keiichi Suzuki. Vocal performances by Miho Mirokawa, Yoshino Takamo... Milo Ventimiglia Joins Heist in ARMORED
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-25-2008)
Milo Ventimiglia is the latest to join the upcoming heist-action flick Armored, reports Variety. The "Heroes" star will help heist a bank truck alongside Skeet Ulrich, Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno and Fred Ward. Dir... Celestial Agriculture
by Stella Maris (Sat 04-05-2008)
By the time Soph and I got to Chartres Cathedral, we were getting the hang of navigating through increasingly labyrinthine layers of reality. On the external level, we had decided to spend a few days in Chartres to look at a potential property to move the... Lakeshore Battles Eco-Terrorism in ADAM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-08-2008)
A new thriller has been set up by Lakeshore Entertainment and France's TF1 International, based on Jean-Christophe Rufin's bestselling eco-spy novel Le Parfum d'Adam (The Scent of Adam). Lakeshore's Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi will produce alongside ... Kilmer, Balfour Outmatch Death in SILVER CORD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-02-2008)
Val Kilmer, Eric Balfour, Shane West, Cam Gigandet and Arielle Kebbel have joined Silver Cord, reports Variety. Director James Ordonez is handling production through Handpicked Films and Tayrona Entertainment, based on a screenplay that he co-wrote alongs... Book Buzz: To Boldly Go
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-09-2008)
Robert Harris Justman, an influential producer on both Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation, died late last month of Parkinson’s disease complications at the age of 81. His death followed those of Star Trek theme compose... WWPhilly: Marvel Secret Invasion Panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
The room was crowded. As Joe Quesada approached the podeum we were all instructed to put on our Skrull masks. If you have been out of the loop, haven’t been to a Comic Con this year yet or (heaven forbid) don’t read Marvel Comics, those pesky ... Marathon Taking SPIES From TV to Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)
A big screen treatment for the television series Totally Spies! is currently in development, says the Hollywood Reporter. French production shingle Marathon Media and Studio 37, the film arm of French telecom Orange, will bring the Beverly Hills teenager... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
This week Warner Home Entertainment will release their DVD movie tie-in Batman - Gotham Knight. We have three different versions to choose from, unlike Justice League: A New Frontier which had four (R.I.P. HD-DVD), so which will it be? Times are tough all... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve Preview
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-11-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at the future of anime dubbing. This time the spotlight is on Divergence Eve, released by ADV Films. This preview covers the first two episodes of the show, but those two episodes are off to a good start. The show has th... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Wed 08-17-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. This time I'll be taking a look at Divergence Eve, Volume Three, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. This show has been something of a mixed bag since the very beginning. While it ha... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gunslinger Girl, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-30-2005)
Hello, and welcome to a look at the second volume of Gunslinger Girl, released by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. This show had one of the strongest first discs of any series to date. It managed to create unusual sympathy for a ... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gunslinger Girl, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Sat 05-28-2005)
Hello, and welcome to a short look at the first volume of Gunslinger Girl, an exciting new release by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Though it's often unwise to judge an anime based on the first volume alone, Gunslinger Girl lo... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at anime in English. This time the topic of discussion is centered on Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (hereafter simply Hello Kitty), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Though this show isn't everybody's cu... Ulrich Boards Heist in ARMORED
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-08-2008)
Jericho star Skeet Ulrich is returning to the big screen in the upcoming thriller ARMORED, says the Hollywood Reporter. Trade says that Ulrich will play "Dobbs", a member of the team looking to rob the truck of its 10 million dollars. The thespi... Manga Entertainment Presents R.O.D. OVA (Mon 04-14-2003)
Chicago, IL- (April 14, 2003) Manga Entertainment presents on DVD May 27th, Read or Die, a brand new three episode anime action series directed by Kouji Masunari (Tenchi Muyou in Love) with Production Design by Kunyuki Jinguji (Trigun). Winner for "Best ...AN Entertainment Announces Miami Guns Vol. #1 (Tue 01-27-2004)
AN Entertainment is proud to announce that the debut DVD volume of the Miami Guns anime series will hit retail store shelves throughout North America on June 22, 2004. Anticipated to be one of the year's breakout surprise hits, Miami Guns is a wild, wacky...Paul Newman Passes Away at 83
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 09-27-2008)
Paul Newman never much cared for what he once called the "rubbish" of Hollywood, choosing to live in a quiet community on the opposite corner of the U.S. map, staying with his wife of many years and — long after he became bored with acting... Anime Expo - ADV Panel
by Andrew Tei (Sat 07-02-2005)
David Williams, Matt Greenfield, and John Ledford led the ADVFilms. This continues about how much more subdued this con is compared to the last two years.
Matt did live action first and mentioned Fuccon, a show shot using mannqeuins. I have no idea reall... Anime Bento Festival Serves up Special Guest Appearances by Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and Fullmetal Achemist " The Movie " Conqueror of Shamballa Cast and Crew! (Fri 09-14-2007)
FUNimation Entertainment is pleased to confirm that actors, directors and producers are appearing at select locations across the country in conjunction with the Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and Fullmetal Alchemist " The Movie " Conqueror of Shamballa...ADV Films Announces Paniponi Dash! English Cast (Mon 10-09-2006)
Momotsuki Academy is far from a normal school. Its student body is full of freaks and the teachers aren’t that much better. But the infamous Class 1-C may have met its match in 11-year-old Rebecca Miyamoto. This pint-sized genius has come to the...A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Mon 02-11-2002)
Another week goes by, allowing me to muse on what has come to pass so far. I've also quickly realized that I'll probably end up repeating myself when I open this column, so maybe its best to jump right in!
The Name Game part Deux
Last week I set up a po... Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #1
by John Eriani (Mon 03-27-2006)
What They SayBorn into an aristocratic family in Paris, Albert sets out on a journey with his best friend, Franz, to escape his privileged yet dull life. They travel to Luna, which is on the surface of the moon, and meet a very wealthy man named The Count... Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-12-2005)
What They SayOfficially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. At least, that's the ruse. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-23-2005)
What They SayA magical girl Anim featuring the same character seven times, NANA SEVEN OF SEVEN is about an adolescent girl with a literal case of split personality. Nana lives with her grandfather, a clever inventor who modifies existing appliances for n... Miami Guns Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-01-2004)
What They SaySpoiled rich girl Yao Sakurakouji decides to join the Miami police force to enjoy car chases, gunfights and wanton destruction. The psychotic and not-too-bright Yao is partnered with Lu Amano, the soft-spoken and sharp-tongued daughter of the... Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-19-2007)
What They SayOfficially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that\'s in the business of saving lives. At least, that\'s the ruse. In reality, it\'s an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot... Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Complete Collection (Thu 07-19-2007)
What They SayBorn into an aristocratic family in Paris, Albert sets out on a journey with his best friend, Franz, to escape his privileged yet dull life. They travel to Luna, which is on the surface of the moon, and meet a very wealthy man named The Coun...Le Chevalier d'Eon Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 11-20-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tou Ubukata / Kio Shimoku Translated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:Ikoi HiroeWhat They SayThe prophecy is coming true. It was predicted that France would fall in a terrible revolution... and now the streets of Paris are running red ... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol.#07
by Jarred Pine (Tue 05-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiromu ArakawaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayWhere did Alphonse Elric go during the few short minutes he was wiped from existence, body and soul? From a secret lair in the city of Dublith, a group of outca... Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger
by Luis Cruz (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!It\'s a crazy world we live in; Zenigata is helping Lupin steal a nuclear sub. ICPO wants Lupin brought in dead or alive. And Jigen has a secret past with a Russian nuclear scientist. What awaits our gang on their Voyage to Danger?
Audio:
F... Gunslinger Girl Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-22-2008)
What They SayOfficially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that\'s in the business of saving lives. In reality, it\'s an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic im... Read or Die
by Dani Moure (Thu 01-01-2004)
What They SayThe Library of Congress Never Planned for This!
A sinister plot is afoot and only one schoolteacher, a special agent with an affinity for literature, can stop it. She is Ms. Yomiko Readman - better known to her colleagues in Section A of Li... Boys, Girls and Newsprint
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 06-07-2007)
The Battle of the Sexes leaves no battleground bloodless. This week's Comicscape column references two fairly hot topics that has set the comics fandom aflame: The cover of Heroes for Hire #13, and a certain collectable statuette of Mary Jane, Spider-Man'... X-Men
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-08-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONJohn Powell (THE BOURNE IDENTITY, ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN, SHREK) has composed a magnificent, melodic, and powerfully reverent score for X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, released last week by Varese Sarabande Records. The music has plenty ... Pirates sunk
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-04-2006)
No doubt as s a promotional stunt for the release of the comic adventure epic PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST, a gang of Video Pirates were arrested in New York, 22 people stand accused of sneaking camcorders into theaters to capture hit movies... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... Morricone's Faceless Nightmare from Beyond the Tomb
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-11-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Ennio Morricone's hauntingly lovely score for the 1965 Italian horror film, AMANTI D'OLTRETOMBA (Lovers Beyond the Tomb, but best known under its USA release title, NIGHTMARE CASTLE; although also known as NIGHT OF THE DOOMED, T... DST Signs X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND License With Marvel
by News Editor (Thu 02-02-2006)
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles recently signed its newest license, Marvel character based upcoming blockbuster X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND. Under an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, DST will start development and production of several collectible pro... Shyamalan's Dark Water
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-03-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i... Jayne can't help it
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-08-2006)
Attending comics conventions this summer I noted an extreme drop off in the number of video pirates, which seems odd now that DVD burners are so much more common. Even I have one! A few years ago, every other table had an illegal copy of SPIDER-MAN on it ... Horror classics
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-26-2006)
I'm getting over a virus, but fortunately after a few light weeks we've got a big list this week. Enjoy! In our Prize Closet this week we have a copy of FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, courtesy of Universal. To be eligible to win one, send an email to p... FLYBOYS
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-22-2006)
FLYBOYS is proof that sometimes they still do make 'em like they used to someone watching the movie without access to credits or release date might suppose they'd come across a war film by the likes of Sir Richard Attenborough, with a sensibility that se... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves... Just Another Night at the Vampire Club: William Harms on IMPALER
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-16-2006)
This October, Dracula will once again rise from the dead to haunt comic shops. Image will bring William Harms's unique vision of the historical Dracula to New York City in IMPALER. The prince awakens in modern times to fight a vampire plague begun centu... DA VINCI CODE Trailer
by News Editor (Thu 12-15-2005)
THE DA VINCI CODE trailer is now available on Apple.com.The story, as many know, centers on the murder of a curator at the Louvre, which reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected since the days of Christ. Only the victim's grandd... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... VOIVOD signs with The End Records
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-05-2005)
The End Records, already known for its eclectic cutting-edge roster, has signed the legendary Voivod for the USA. Hailed as one of the most important groundbreakers in metal, Voivod's ever-evolving progressive mindset is a perfect fit for The End. The ban... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... Bulletproof Monk Casting
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-07-2002)
Today's
Variety reports that Marcus Jean Pirae has
joined the cast of Bulletproof Monk. According to the brief, he'll
play the leader of a street posse that pacts with the titular monk (Chow Yun-Fat)
and his student (Seann William Scott) to fight an e... That DVD Bastard
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
I'm still getting emails on the subject of Mexican movies arriving on US DVD without the benefit of subtitles that I wrote about back in April. US video labels like Ground-Zero and Brentwood have been picking up these Mexican features, often genre favorit... RING's Astin Joins 24
by News Editor (Sun 08-28-2005)
The Associated Press has reported that LORD OF THE RINGS' Sean Astin will join the cast of 24. He will be joining the cast which, includes Kiefer Sutherland, Donnie Britton, Brady Corbet, Jean Smart and Gregory Itzin. No details have been given yet on A... Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS A pair of vintage 1960s TV jazz scores have been released by those intrepid preservers of 60s pop culture, England's Harkit Records. Herschel Burke Gilbert was one of the pervasive composers of 1960s television music. While gai... 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... LOST Finds Emmy Wins
by News Editor (Mon 09-19-2005)
The 57th Annual Emmy awards were held last night at the Shrine Auditorium and genre shows reaped many of the honors. ABC's LOST won for best drama series. The network led all broadcast networks with 16 Emmys overall. In addition to best drama, serie... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... 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... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... STAR TREK TNG: Resistance
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 09-13-2007)
Reading like a fleshed-out spec screenplay from Next Generation’s early 90’s heyday, J.M. Dillard (a.k.a. Jeanne Kalogridis) pens a precise, yet unfortunately dry, chapter in the realm of Star Trek’s most successful embodiment.
... PINK PANTHER 2 Is a Go
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-09-2007)
The sequel was originally announced back in March 2006 but it grinded to a halt and fell into development hell. Not anymore. Variety is reporting that PINK PANTHER 2 will begin production with a new director attached and a full cast already selected. The ... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno...