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Disney Signs TOMORROW's Nachmanoff for Three
by News Editor (Mon 02-27-2006)
The Walt Disney Co. has set THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW's Jeffrey Nachmanoff to write three films for the studio.Nachmanoff will take on UNNATURAL HISTORY, LIBERTY and PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME.PRINCE OF PERSIA centers on an adventurous prince who un... 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... ONE NATION for TOMORROW writer?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-20-2004)
The duo behind THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW are out to impeach a President next. Screenwriter Jeffrey Nachmanoff is now in talks to write ONE NATION for director Roland Emmerich and Columbia Pictures. As we reported last April when the project was still called ... 
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 05-28-2004)
...erich and Jeffrey Nachmanoff, from Emmerich's story, are comically on the nose, Emmerich as a director has a terrific eye for spectacle. A Tokyo marketplace beset by killing snowfall, hurricane winds stripping the walls from Los Angeles skyscrapers and... Spy Network Grows For TRAITOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-06-2007)
...de plots. Jeffrey Nachmanoff (scribe of The Day After Tomorrow) will be directing the thriller.
Plot Summary: Centers on rogue operative Samir Horn(Don Cheadle) who is aiding terrorists to carry out acts against the West; however, it's unclear where t... 'Tomorrow' scribe goes 'Psycho' (Thu 06-03-2004)
Universal Pictures has bought screen rights to the DC graphic novel "The Psycho," and the studio has set Jeffrey Nachmanoff ('The Day After Tomorrow') to draft the film.Morocco Has the PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)
...script by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow) and game creator Jordan Mechner. The videogame spawned six installments and numerous spin-offs, boosting Disney executives' hopes for a lucrative new tentpole.The choice of Morocco as a shooting loc... One PSYCHO writer
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-03-2004)
Screenwriter Jeffrey Nachmanoff has been tapped to adapt THE PSYCHO comic book mini-series into a screenplay. Nachmanoff is hot after his last writing project, Fox's THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, opened to the tune of $86 million dollars on Memorial Day weekend... THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-14-2004)
...co-writer Jeffrey Nachmanoff, DP Ueli Steiger, editor David Brenner and production designer Barry Chusid, who give us a nice variety of accents and further information, but as much entertainment. They touch on some logistic flaws as well, such as the f... Jeffrey Willerth and Patricia Tallman Chat Transcript (Mon 06-26-2000)
SteveVP Hello. We`re going to be chatting today with Patricia Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth, of the television series BABLYLON 5. Before throwing the conversation open to visitors, I would like to start the chat by repeating a question I posed to Jerry Doy...Jeffrey Combs Profile, Part 3: From the Depths of Horror to DEEP SPACE NINE.
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 03-02-2000)
Jeffrey Combs laughs about what he calls `my belated, blooming TV career. I never really considered myself much of a TV actor until DEEP SPACE NINE came along, and gave me new hope. Up until then, I had guest starred here and there, but never really anyth... Jeffrey Combs: A Transcript of Our Online Chat (Thu 03-09-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jeffrey Combs. Jeffrey first came to the attention of film fans thanks to his starring role in the horror movie RE-ANIMATOR. That lead to several more roles in low-budget horror films, but more recently, he ...Jeffrey Dean Morgan on suiting up for 'Watchmen' (Sun 12-09-2007)
Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is making the rounds and blabbing about The Comedian in 'Watchmen'. This time he does an extensive Q & A with MoviesOnline.ca and talks about getting into uniform. "It was awesome to see everyone in their costumes. Mine...Jeffrey Tambor on Dr. Tom Manning (Mon 11-10-2003)
A scooper for CountingDown.com tells that the latest issue of Maxim Magazine features some information on the upcoming 'Hellboy' flick. Included in the brief article on the movie are some photos (reportedly nothing we haven't seen before), as well as some...Aaron Jeffrey on his 'Wolverine' Role (Mon 09-08-2008)
Back in October we reported that actor Aaron Jeffrey, star of the New Zealand series 'The Strip', may have signed on for a role in the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' movie. Now Australia's Daily Telegraph paper confirms the actor's involvement in the fi...Jeffrey Wright to play villain in LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)
According to jewreview.net, Jeffrey Wright has been cast as the villain in 20th Century Fox's upcoming film LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD.The film will feature John McClane (Bruce Willis) attempting to stop a techno-terrorist from shutting down the nation's compu... Jeffrey Dean Morgan talks about THE 'Watchmen' (Mon 12-17-2007)
Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is out promoting his new movie 'P.S. I Love You', but also fielding questions for 'Watchmen'. His latest interview appears on Movies.About.com. Morgan says the scope of Zack Snyder's movie is much greater than what he's used to....Jeffrey Combs gets expanded role in 4400
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-05-2006)
The executive producer of USA's THE 4400, Ira Steven Behr, mentioned that guest star Jeffrey Combs will appear in seven of the season's 13 episodes. He will be reprising the role of scientist Kevin Burkhoff."It's Kevin's experiment that he's been conduct... Jeffrey Combs On Board ENTERPRISE
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
Jeffrey Combs says he'll be turning up in a future episode of ENTERPRISE. While talking to his official fan club [http://www.angelfire.com/stars2/jcfanclub/home.html], Combs revealed, "ENTERPRISE called and asked if I would appear in episode 5 of the new ... Jeffrey Combs Profile, Part Two: Going Beyond Re-Animator
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 02-24-2000)
After the cult movie success of RE-ANIMATOR, a somewhat surprised Jeffrey Combs found himself embarking on a career making horror movies, often with some of the same cast and crew. He says, `FROM BEYOND [1986] was the same sort of artistic group, same pro... Jeffrey Combs, Reanimator - Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 02-17-2000)
Back in the ‘80s, when horror had succumbed to the formula of stalk-and-slash psychos chasing hapless teenager, along came a film that truly revitalized the genre: REANIMATOR. Amidst the film’s over-the-top horror, the performance of Jeffrey Combs brought... Jeffrey Dean Morgan Investigates GOOD THINGS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-08-2008)
Looks like actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is going from one mystery to another. The Watchmen star will be doing a little detective work in All Good Things, says the Hollywood Reporter. He'll be starring opposite Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling and Frank Langella i... DAHMER
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 06-23-2002)
Although 20th-century America was, sadly, full of serial murderers, few achieved the notoriety of Jeffrey Dahmer. One reason for this surely is Dahmer's prolific body count; another was his choice of victims sex crimes against men tend to attract even mo... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - IMMORTAL COIL
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 02-13-2002)
I used to be a massive TREK fan, and that meant not only following the show(s), but reading a ton of novels as well. But long before VOYAGER succeeded in shattering my connection to the franchise forevermore with its pathetic plots and criminally underdev... DVD & VHS This Week: March 26
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThose of you who have become ill watching the final, sad season of THE X-FILES can find a fix for what ails you in Columbia TriStar's upcoming release of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a feature film with no direct connection to the once near-wor... STAR TREK: Levar Burton--Director, Actor, Fan
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-18-2000)
LeVar Burton, always-and-forever Geordi La Forge to viewers of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, laughs while directing the VOYAGER episode, `Live Fast and Prosper,` set to air Wednesday, April 19th. The episode is about three con artists who pretend to be... 'Hellboy II' on DVD and Blu-ray November 11
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-25-2008)
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by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 05-02-2005)
Genre:Family/Fantasy//Animated/Sequel.Studio:DreamWorks.Production Company:PDI/DreamWorks.Project Phase:Pre-script stage.Who's In It:SHREK stars Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Fiona), Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Antonio Banderas (Puss'n'Boots) and Justin T... Interview with Ryan Schifrin of ABOMINABLE
by Don E. Peterson (Thu 10-05-2006)
While the horror masters like John Carpenter, Joe Dante, Don Coscarelli and Stuart Gordon are getting much needed attention as of late, the new generation of horror masters are rising to the surface. The latest to get that much deserved attention is write... Slayers: The Book of Spells Essential Anime Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-08-2005)
What They SayJoin Lina an Naga as they thwart a plan to create the ultimate chimera. Watch as they attempt to turn the effeminate son of a noble family into a man deserving appointment to the Royal Guard. And double the trouble when our heroines take on a... Soothing The Savage Were-Rabbits
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-20-2005)
Julian Nott and Nick Park go together like Herrmann and Hitchcock or like Wallace and Gromit. Nott's the composer who created the signature sound for Park's delightful claymation short films about Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit. The unique animation st... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 12: Writing The Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Mon 01-03-2000)
STAR TREK creator Gene Roddenberry often attributed the success of the series to the fact that it showed man transcending his intolerance for his fellow man; it said that we, as a species, would move beyond our petty differences, which have for so long se... STAR TREK: VOYAGER--'Tsunkatse'
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 02-07-2000)
For the all important February television sweeps, a lot of cooks got together to mix up a brew for STAR TREK: VOYAGER. While co-executive producer Kenneth Biller and writer Robert Doherty worked on an episode that turned into `Tsunkatse,` they thought abo... Photos from ManiaFest Day One!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 09-23-2003)
Opening the first day of the ManiaFest film festival was THE DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE ROCK AND ROLL MUSICAL, a modern adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.In the evening fans were treated to a special screening of BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR, which w... Slayers OVA Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-11-2008)
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to h... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
A slew of paperback releases this Tuesday offers everything from cheeky science fiction to dark, genre-crossing fantasy and dragon-riding mayhem (told by both man and mythical beast perspective).
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s powerhous... STAGE BEAUTY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-15-2004)
In the late '70s, there was a terrific though sorely under-seen musical by Bill Solly and Donald Ward, entitled SWEET WILLIAM, about the theatrical troupe run by William Shakespeare. One of the songs, as the Elizabethan actors try to mold their new leadin... Ryder and Fiennes investigate THE DARWIN AWARDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
It had to happen eventually: there's a movie using the kitschy Darwin Awards as its premise. Winona Ryder (MR. DEEDS), Jospeh Fiennes (ENEMY AT THE GATES), David Arquette (the SCREAM trilogy), Jeffrey Tambor (HELLBOY) and Tim Blake Nelson (MINORITY REPORT... The final season of ANGEL comes to DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-02-2004)
Fox Home Entertainment has slated February 25, 2005 for the release of the fifth and final season of ANGEL on DVD. The six-disc set will present all 21 episodes in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1 aspect ratio) and in Dolby 2.0 stereo (in English, French and... The birth of two new film companies
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-13-2004)
Two new film production companies that specialize in genre-oriented entertainment were announced today, with one emerging from the realm of print media.First mentioned is the newly minted New Arc Entertainment, a film production arm of IDT Corporation, an... A League by Any Other Name
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-13-2004)
Cartoon Network's JUSTICE LEAGUE really hit its stride in last year's second season. Bruce Timm and his writers seemed to really be getting handle on characters such as Green Lantern and Hawkgirl, who didn't have the benefit of their own prior animated se... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... MEG gains SPEED's man
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-05-2004)
Trade magazine Variety has confirmed the involvement of SPEED helmer Jan de Bont on MEG, the giant shark movie based on the novel by Steve Alten. Variety's record of de Bont's attachment comes on the heels of CHUD movie website creator (and fellow MEG pro... Third SHREK to summer 2007
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)
Just a day after Disney announced its intention to push back the release of the next Pixar movie, CARS, from November 2005 to June 2006, DreamWorks has done the same for SHREK 3. The animation division of the movie studio has announced that it will shuffl... Boldly Going?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-06-2004)
We're well into the fourth season of ENTERPRISE, a season under the guidance of new show runner Manny Coto. Nine episodes in, how does ENTERPRISE's bold, new direction stack up against the legacy of the TREKs that came before, not to mention other SF gian... Harvard scholar claims THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW was his idea first
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-15-2004)
A Harvard professor has filed a lawsuit against THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW director Roland Emmerich, accusing the helmer of stealing the idea for his picture from a novel written by the teacher.The professor, Ubaldo DiBenedetto, has filed a lawsuit in Germany... ROCKY's Sly searches for THE CONTENDER
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-18-2004)
It sounds like a superstar team-up of Hollywood film and television talent: SURVIVOR creator Mark Burnett, DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and action star Sylvester Stallone are pitching an idea for a reality show based on professional boxing. Ca... DreamWorks looking for THE UNPROFESSIONALS
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-04-2004)
Screenwriter John Ridley (THREE KINGS, UNDERCOVER BROTHER) is getting a million dollar check to write a new animated movie for DreamWorks. Called THE UNPROFESSIONALS, the new movie is about three monkeys that are called upon to undertake a great quest tha... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: LIVE CAST AND CREW COMMENTARY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-04-2005)
Adrian Paul, Peter Wingfield, swordmaster F. Braun McAsh and post-production supervisor Don Paonessa all take the stage together as the last HIGHLANDER episode Paul directed, "The Modern Prometheus," is projected onto the big screen between them."It's a g... Nic Cage is a LORD OF WAR
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-13-2004)
Director/writer Andrew Niccol (GATTICA, SIMONE) has cast Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Jeffrey Wright and Donald Sutherland in his new action/thriller LORD OF WAR. Cage plays an international arms dealer who is trying to outmane... SHREK 3 & 4 a go
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-25-2004)
After the amazing performance of SHREK 2 at the box office this past weekend, to no one's suprise DreamWorks director of animation has confirmed that the studio wants to make SHREK 3 and SHREK 4 happen. "It wasn't really advisable to start working on thre... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... HELLBOY's helmer, producer get swallowed up by giant shark movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-07-2004)
In his latest newsletter, novelist Steve Alten revealed that two of the principal team members of HELLBOY are now involved in turning his first novel, MEG, into a movie.In a section promoting the forthcoming release of Alten's new novel MEG: PRIMAL WATERS... Scribes set sights on SHREK 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-02-2004)
Writers Peter Seaman and Jeffrey Price have been hired to start working on a script for SHREK 3. DreamWorks, the studio that released the first two SHREKs, has now said that it wants the third adventure out in time for a holiday 2006 timeframe. Another wr... Two more humans join the MUPPETS' WIZARD OF OZ trip
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-17-2004)
Jeffrey Tambor (HELLBOY) and David Alan Grier (JUMANJI) have joined the cast of ABC's made-for-television movie THE MUPPETS' WIZARD OF OZ, a retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic fantasy tale starring Jim Henson's popular felt creations.The show stars pop... Movie News & Rumors
by Oren Kamara (Thu 07-20-2006)
So what does the Hollywood horror world have in store for us? Well, it ranges from the good to the bad and finally to the just plain why. Here's a selection of the recent scoops and rumors buzzing around the water cooler about what scares you can expect i... 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 ... More GORE for Open Sky
by News Editor (Fri 02-17-2006)
Open Sky Entertainment is remaking Herschell Gordon Lewis' 1970 cult film THE WIZARD OF GORE.The story centers on a master illusionist who is investigated for a string of gruesome murders.Open Sky's Glenn Garland and Christopher Duddy are producing the mo... Sony Gives Green 'Vesper' Role
by News Editor (Fri 02-17-2006)
Sony Pictures has announced that Eva Green will play British treasury agent Vesper Lynd in CASINO ROYALE. In addition, Jeffrey Wright will play Felix Leiter.They join a cast that already includes Daniel Craig, Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis, Caterina Murino... Science Center Unleashes Super Heroes
by News Editor (Tue 03-21-2006)
The California Science Center will host the world premiere of "Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition" beginning March 26, 2006. The exhibit will run through September 4, 2006.Visitors will immerse themselves in the electrifying sights, sounds and sensati... The Chronic- what?!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-04-2006)
Afraid I'm going to have to come out swinging this week. Last week's column of course highlighted the DVD release of KING KONG, and as always seems to happen when you bring up this movie, a few readers jumped on the boards to chime in with their opinions.... Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSMichael Suby is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, achieving a degree in film scoring in May of 2000. He wrote the music to an independent science fiction epic called ABLE EDWARDS and composed the main title them... Michael Myers DVDs in July
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-01-2006)
Anchor Bay Entertainment is releasing HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR on DVD July 25, 2006.The DVD will take a look at the history surrounding the horror franchise, including a backstage look at all of the classic films as well as feature a host of bonus ma... ABOMINABLE
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 04-21-2006)
The title, which is going to be a temptation for some, refers in fact to the legendary Abominable Snowman, also variously known as a yeti, Bigfoot or Sasquatch. One doesn't like to be petty or picky, but director/writer Ryan Schifrin's horror movie ABOMIN... Jakubowicz Will Determine PROTOCOL
by News Editor (Thu 02-16-2006)
Universal Pictures has set Jonathan Jakubowicz to write and direct THE SIGMA PROTOCOL.Based on Robert Ludlum's novel, the story centers on an American economist who becomes the target of professional assassins. When a U.S. intelligence agent investigating... FINAL DESTINATION 3
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 02-10-2006)
FINAL DESTINATION 3 takes the premise and two of the key creative staff though none of the same characters introduced in 2000's FINAL DESTINATION. The notion, introduced by Jeffrey Reddick's story in the original, is that when a psychic teen has a visio... Jaws Fest '05
by News Editor (Sat 06-04-2005)
Jaws Fest '05 kicked off last night with a screening of Steven Spielberg's 1975 hit JAWS. It was the first film to earn $100 million at the box office.Though the director couldn't attend he did record a video message for the crowd that stated, "I think i... ALIAS - The Descent & Search and Rescue
by Jason Davis (Mon 05-23-2005)
What were they thinking? Well, they were thinking that they wanted a two-hour ALIAS, but they didn't want it to interfere with the two-hour LOST finale. As a result, ABC aired what amounts to a two-hour ante-finale on May 18 after a one-hour LOST. Ordi... The 31st Annual Saturn Awards
by Sue Schneider (Tue 05-17-2005)
Recently The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held THE 31ST ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS at the Universal Hilton in Universal, California.Seen walking the red carpet: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jeff Rector, Brian Henson with Mia Sara, Irwin Keyes, Si... DEAD AND BREAKFAST on DVD in September
by News Editor (Fri 08-12-2005)
DEAD AND BREAKFAST, Matthew Leutwyler’s take on the “un-dead” genre, is headed to DVD on September 6th from Anchor Bay Entertainment. The film will also be available day-and-date on the Universal Media Disc (UMD) format for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) ... French psycho vs. Aussie zombies
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-11-2005)
Those investing in switching to the DVD format several years ago of course grumbled that they'd probably have to switch again before long, repurchasing their favorite movies whenever technology brought a new improvement. Well, that new format is just arou... Oscar Noms Announced
by News Editor (Tue 01-31-2006)
Here is a list of some of the key and Cinescape related nominees for this year's 78th Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005, which will be presented on Sunday, March 5, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland® and televi... It's ALL SOULS DAY on January 17th
by News Editor (Fri 01-13-2006)
On January 17, 2006 Anchor Bay Entertainment will release ALL SOULS DAY: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS on DVD. The story centers on a group of hard-partying students from the OC who are stranded in the remote Mexican village of Santa Bonita where a nightmare has lie... STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE - CAST AND CREW GATHER FOR THE FINAL VOYAGE
by Sue Schneider (Sun 04-24-2005)
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE the latest chapter in the STAR TREK legacy is about to take its final voyage this May and will be the first time in many years that there will be no STAR TREK airing on television. Paramount and UPN held the series finale wrap party ... Wells Enough to Travel
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Fri 03-08-2002)
No, it wasn't a studio hype job, at least according to the man himself. Simon Wells, great-grandson of H.G. himself and director of the new Dreamworks adaptation of THE TIME MACHINE, campaigned for the project."I pursued it," says Wells. "I read about it ... ANGEL Episode Details
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)
The WB TV network has released info on the coming November 12th episode of ANGEL, titled "Quickening."In the story, Angel (David Boreanaz) must do everything in his power to protect Darla (Julie Benz) and their unborn child when Wolfram & Hart launche... ANGEL Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
The WB TV network has released details of the coming October 29th episode of ANGEL, titled "Billy."Violence erupts within Angel's (David Boreanaz) gang when a demonic boy (guest star Justin Shilton) brings primal rage to the surface of men, turning them h... The 35 Greatest STAR TREK Episodes of All Time: Part 1
by Mark A. Altman (Sat 09-29-2001)
In his book, The Primal Screen, British sci-fi critic John Brosnan says Star Trek has become more than just a subgenre of science fiction; it has become its own genre. Never have those words been more true. With a total of five series having been broadcas... ENTERPRISE Info
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)
ENTERPRISE scribe Andre Bormanis has been addressing what and may be happening as the new TREK series goes along.While participating in an online chat session with TrekWeb, the wroter answered questions about the series, many of which invol... The Capra Redemption Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Wed 12-26-2001)
In the new Frank Darabont film THE MAJESTIC, Jim Carrey stars as blacklisted screenwriter Peter Appleton, a man who finds a new life for himself in Small Town, U.S.A. An ode to Frank Capra, the film hearkens back to a simpler time of movie houses and idyl... Mr. Majestic Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Sun 01-13-2002)
Funny thing about director Frank Darabont: When he's telling a story, he tends to do so by quoting back and forth dialogue just like in a script. Describing an exchange he had while directing Jim Carrey in the new romantic fable THE MAJESTIC, he put it li... Return Engagement
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 01-04-2002)
A reel life, much like a real one, is full of peaks and valleys. For veteran actor Martin Landau early peaks would be appearing in films like North By Northwest and Cleopatra and playing on television in classic genre series Mission: Impossible and Space:... History That Wasn't!
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 01-01-2003)
While basking in the sun here in glorious Mexico, I received an e-mail from my editor asking me for a little New Year's something. Now, I was feeling a bit under the weather, pretty much dead weight mentally, after hitting the tequila bong heavy the night... DRACULA'S DAUGHTER / SON OF DRACULA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-11-2001)
For this year’s crop of Universal Monsters classics on DVD, they appear to be getting down to the “B-squad” titles. Thus, they’ve generously decided to give our wallets a slight break and combine this wave into double features, with the deluxe treatment n... LL Cool J Joining MINDHUNTERS?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-06-2001)
LL Cool J is in negotiations to take on the lead role in Renny Harlin's upcoming action-thriller MINDHUNTERS. Cool J previously worked with the helmer on 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA.MINDHUNTERS will tell the story of seven young recruits of the FBI's serial kill... Stardate 0011.20: Spoiled Rotten
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-20-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Startrek.com has updated the official synopsis information once again, giving us the schedule for Star Trek: Voyager for the rest of 2000 and some hints about what we can expect in the new year. Several episodes have already been m... HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 11-16-2000)
I hate postmodernism. I don`t claim to know exactly what it is, but I am convinced that no one else does, either. All I know is that it`s a cool word that all the writers in the Village Voice and the L.A. Weekly were dropping into their articles about two... Joe Dante and Mary Woronov on HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
In the 1980s, Joe Dante was the bomb. He had a string of cool genre-movies displaying a unique flair for melding horror, science-fiction and humor—remember the newscaster turning into a werewolf on TV in The Howling or the microwave oven scene in Gremlins... Stardate 0011.27: Emperors and Nightingales
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-27-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!At last, UPN has put up its official synopsis and photos of `Flesh and Blood,` the two-hour movie that will conclude Star Trek: Voyager`s sweeps month. `Janeway and the Voyager crew are shocked when The Doctor commits treason to he... THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE
by Steve Fritz (Thu 12-14-2000)
To say it`s been a busy year at the Mouseworks is an understatement. Disney`s Animation division has launched two new television series, lord knows how many direct-to-home videos, and now The Emperor`s New Groove, their fourth full-length theatrical relea... Harlin Taking MINDHUNTERS?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Renny Harlin is in negotiations to direct an action-thriller for Intermedia Films called MINDHUNTERS. The film, which has a script by Wayne Kramer, Kevin Brodbin and Kario Salem, will tell the story of seven new recruits of the FBI's profiling division. W... Dreamcatcher
by J.A. Hitchcock (Mon 06-25-2001)
Stephen King is noted more for horror than sci-fi, but in this book he mixes a bit of both. It starts off with four friends who go off on their annual hunting trip way up north in Maine (where else?). Jonesy, Henry, Pete, and "Beav" have been best friends... DR. DOLITTLE 2
by Carl Cortez (Fri 06-22-2001)
While 1998's DR. DOLITTLE had its problems (namely, it wasn't very funny), the surprisingly clever follow-up, DR. DOLITTLE 2, manages to one-up its predecessor by fashioning a far better story in this second go-around.It's painful to watch Eddie Murphy go... APES extra sues Fox
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-31-2002)
An extra who worked on last year's PLANET OF THE APES is suing 20th Century Fox for, as THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER story states, "fraud and deceit, battery, conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress a... THE 4400: The Ballad of Kevin and Tess
by Jason Davis (Sat 08-05-2006)
Opening with an arresting teaser in which the horribly mutated genius Dr. Kevin Burkoff (Jeffrey Combs) is kidnapped and murdered by government agents, "The Ballad of Kevin and Tess" begins in the middle of a high stakes gambit that only ups the ante with... Superheroes vs. Sharkslayers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
It's no secret around Hollywood that there's a strong rivalry between the animation sections of Disney and DreamWorks. DW's president of animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg, used to be Michael Eisner's right-hand man at the Mouse House a decade ago before Katz... Re-Animating Band
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 03-21-2003)
This Week's RecommendationRichard Band's wonderfully twisted, Bernard Herrmann-tinged score for Stuart Gordon's debut grand-guignol, over-the-top horror visualization of H. P. Lovecraft's RE-ANIMATOR has come out in a lavish new edition on La-La-Land Reco... Security beefed up at preview screenings
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-19-2003)
The battle against video piracy may have just switched into high-tech mode. According to a report filed today by movie critic Jeffrey Wells at the Movie Poop Shoot website, during last night's Los Angeles critics screening of Warner Bros. DREAMCATCHER, a... Peter Pan
by Coming Attractions (Mon 11-17-2003)
Genre: Family/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures (Domestic); Columbia Pictures (International).Production Company: Revolution Studios/Universal Pictures/Columbia Pictures.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jason Isaacs (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling);... Just one day left to ManiaFest!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-17-2003)
Just one day remains until the first annual ManiaFest Genre Film Festival gets underway. With over 30 films to be screened (and some of them will have their creators and cast members on hand to discuss what it was like making them), two panels, a salute t... 'Tis the Season for TV Seasoning
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-30-2003)
Well, I axed for it. A few weeks back I inquired whether you readers had any favorite TV series that had yet to be "seasoned", and you let me know. While popular mainstream sitcom SEINFELD was the early favorite, most of you were more creative in your req... The return of the Andorians
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-23-2003)
Trek Today is reporting that Jeffrey Combs will reprise his recurring role as the Andorian Shran in the thirteenth episode of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's current season. The episode, titled "Proving Ground", would mark Shran's fourth appearance in an ENTERPRI... Photos from ManiaFest Day Three - and the Masters of Horror speak!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 09-25-2003)
Day three of ManiaFest started early with a Masters of Horror Panel, featuring emerging talent and established filmmakers. The panel consisted of Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie and Eli Roth with the moderator being Cinescape's Editor-i... FINAL DESTINATION 2
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-31-2003)
Following its 2000 predecessor in title and format but changing the mood a little, FINAL DESTINATION 2 makes the mythology about Death's grand plan even more convoluted this time around. The good news is that the set of filmmakers at the helm this time d... GANGS OF NEW YORK release date changed
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 10-11-2002)
VARIETY reported today that just days after finalizing an international release schedule, Miramax has opted to change the domestic release date of the Scorsese-helmed GANGS OF NEW YORK. Instead of opening nationwide on December 25, GANGS will now open on ... Go West, Young Man!
by Scott Collura (Mon 04-08-2002)
Producer Brian Yuzna and director Stuart Gordon's classic 1985 horror film RE-ANIMATOR remains to this day one of the most beloved ghoulish gore comedies of the past 20 years. Based loosely on a series of stories by "master of the eldritch" author H.P. Lo... FAT ALBERT halts
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-05-2002)
Twentieth Century Fox has halted production on the live action translation of Bill Cosby's classic 1970s cartoon FAT ALBERT. According to the studio, the halt is temporary, in the hopes of getting director Forest Whitaker and Cosby closer together in thei... Katzenberg on SHREK 2
by Christopher Allan Smith, reporting by Eric Moro (Fri 03-29-2002)
While discussing Dreamworks’ summer offerings, the studio’s animation head-honcho Jeffrey Katzenberg let us in on the status of the eagerly awaited SHREK 2. When asked how the project was coming along, Katzenberg said, “Good. We’re storyboarding it and we... More on Goyer's DESCENT
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-23-2002)
More on writer/producer David S. Goyer's decision to do his duty on BLADE 3 while at the same time prepping to step behind the camera and direct the film version of Jeffrey Long's novel THE DESCENT. A well received book crossing the science fiction and ho... RED BEARD (AKAHIGE)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 08-03-2002)
When the young, enterprising, selfish Naboru Yasumoto (Yuzo Kayama) pays a visit to the Koishikawa Public Clinic, he doesn’t expect it to turn into a long term “assignment.” Well, it does, and he’s quite the prick about it. Running the clinic, and at firs... Photos from the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors - Part 2
by Anne Moore (Thu 09-05-2002)
There was something for everyone at this year's Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, especially for fans that wanted an autograph or just a quick conversation with some of their favorite celebrities. Aside from the extremely long lines waiting to meet George Rom... New executive producer at ANGEL steps down
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-12-2002)
A spare three months after getting the executive producer gig at ANGEL following the departure of showrunner David Greenwalt, David Simkins has left the show just as the new TV season is closing in. Simkins replaced Greenwalt, who developed the BUFFY THE ... Shatner and Nimoy Together Again
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 01-19-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! This week I'm proud to point out that William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy will be working together again on a project that will milk these two to the full extent of their abilities. Yes, you guessed rig... Kurylenko Confirmed as Leading Lady in BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
We've already had our confirmations that actress Gemma Arterton would be one "Bond girl" in the next adventure of the franchise. Now, we have our confirmation that Olga Kurylenko (Hitman) will be another and possibly the lead girl for Bond 22. H... SDCC: WATCHMEN Comic-Con Panel Highlights
by Rob Vaux (Fri 07-25-2008)
Director Zack Snyder and the cast of the highly anticipated Watchmen adaptation assured journalists that their work would be faithful to the classic Alan Moore/David Gibbons graphic novel. The director of 300 was joined by Gibbons at the San Diego Comic C... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... Who watches the WATCHMEN? You do!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-22-2008)
'Watchmen' director Zack Snyder, along with stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman and Carla Guigino turned up on stage at the Spike TV Scream awards to present a clip from the new movie. Without further ado...
Fifth Video Journal Online for WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-06-2008)
A fifth video journal for Zack Snyder's upcoming adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's Watchmen has appeared online courtesy of Yahoo Movies. This latest featurette takes a look at the Owlship, which you can see on the left. The film stars Patrick Wi... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... 'Superhero Movie' comes home in July
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-12-2008)
From a press release
SANTA MONICA, CA - Stripping the spandex trade down to its skivvies, 'Superhero Movie' exposes the hilarity of the comic book genre when an Extended Version of the film arrives on DVD on July 8th from Genius Products and The Weinstei... C2F Cinema: When Hollywood gives you turkeys, you make 'Duck' soup
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 05-16-2004)
It's widely (and perhaps
incorrectly) viewed as one of the worst movies of all time. Yet earlier in the
year a fan-made trailer for a sequel to "Howard the Duck" turned up in the C2F
Cinema.
The
follow up to the original 1986 George Lucas film takes... CrossGen Signs Newhouse Porter
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-13-2002)
CrossGeneration
Comics, Inc. has announced that they've entered into a contract with
Nancy Newhouse Porter, Chair of the Entertainment & New Media Group of the
law firm of Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava and MacCuish, to serve as
their entert... George Nolfi Penning Damon's BOURNE 4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)
It seems we could have a fourth Jason Bourne adventure faster than previously thought. Director Paul Greengrass and leading star Matt Damon have both been clear that they're returning though Damon did say back when Ultimatum hit theaters that the story wo... YOGI BEAR Hitting the Big Screen
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)
Warner Bros. has announced their plans to develop a live-action/animated Yogi Bear for the big screen, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The move comes a year after 20th Century Fox banked at the box office with their adaptation of Alvin and the Chipmunks, ... 'Hellboy' premiere, March 30th (Thu 03-25-2004)
Selma Blair, Peter Briggs, Guillermo Del Toro, Rupert Evans, Lawrence Gordon, John Hurt, Doug Jones, Lloyd Levin, Mike Mignola, Patrick Palmer, Ron Perlman, Brian Steele and Jeffrey Tambor will be in attendence for the premiere of "Hellboy" at Mann Villag...New Hellboy Trailer Premiering Online this Week! (Mon 03-01-2004)
Sony Pictures has alerted Superhero Hype! that the new trailer for writer/director Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy, starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, John Hurt, Jeffrey Tambor and Karel Roden, will premiere online this week.Question joins Justice League. Also: Punisher & Teen Titans updates (Fri 01-02-2004)
Veteran horror film actor Jeffrey Combs will provide the voice for The Question in the third season of Cartoon Network's Justice League animated series, The Continuum has learned. Carlo Siliotto confirmed for The Continuum on Friday that he is composing ...Tambor Eager For Hellboy 2 (Thu 11-11-2004)
Jeffrey Tambor, who played BPRD agent Dr. Tom Manning in this year's hit 'Hellboy' movie, told SCI FI Wire that he is signed for a sequel and is eager to return. "I am signed," Tambor said in an interview. "Whether they pick that up, I think they will, th...Updates: Ultimate Avengers 2, X-Men: Evolution, V for Vendetta (Sat 03-18-2006)
Jeffrey Sams is proving the voice of Black Panther in Ultimate Avengers 2, the direct-to-DVD animated film from Marvel and Lionsgate. Check out the first look at the back cover packaging for X-Men: Evolution -- The Complete Third Season, due from Warn...Empire Watchmen video interviews part 1 (Wed 08-13-2008)
Empire Magazine have posted their interviews with actors Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode and Jeffrey Dean Morgan of 'Watchmen' from Comic-Con International in San Diego...Jackie Earle Haley sure is excited about them 'Watchmen' (Sun 03-09-2008)
Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Rorschach in 'Watchmen' to MTV Movies Blog that the experience of making the movie was "awesome" and he can't wait to see the finished product. "Zack [Snyder] did such an awesome job. Matthew [Goode] is just a...Video Review: "300" (Sun 03-11-2007)
WNBC.com and Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes review "The 300" on "Reel Talk" video clip. More...Review: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-10-2008)
Guillermo del Toro has made a career of bouncing back and forth between intimate, indie horror films and higher-budgeted Hollywood studio pics. Last year his beloved fantasy film 'Pan's Labyrinth' (which he wrote, directed and produced) collected six Os... Interview: Miler's Tales (Tue 03-13-2007)
"I can only speak from my own perspective, because there were a lot of unseen battles that people like Gianni Nunnari and Mark Canton went through behind the scenes. [Nunnari and Canton are among nearly a dozen producers and executive producers on 300; th...Blu-Ray and DVD Details for HELLBOY II Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-25-2008)
Want to know what's coming in the upcoming home release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army? Well, IGN has revealed the details of what's being provided in a 3-disc special edition DVD and 2-disc Blu-ray on November 11, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Enterta... New Full Trailer for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-09-2008)
The latest full trailer for Quantum of Solace has appeared online for MGM and Columbia Pictures courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The next adventure of 007 stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Chr... Sixth Video Journal for WATCHMEN Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 09-07-2008)
With the movie's release still in doubt, we didn't think the Video Journals would continue but they have. Warner Bros. has unleashed a sixth video journal for their highly anticipated adaptation of Watchmen online courtesy of IGN Movies. You can check out... John Cox to Write Sgt. Rock (Wed 04-19-2006)
John Cox has been hired to write "Sgt. Rock," an adaptation of DC Comics' World War II adventure series being produced by Joel Silver for Warner Bros. Pictures. Sgt. Frank Rock was the leader of his infantry unit, Easy Company. He first appeared in a 1959...Aaron Jeffery Joins Wolverine? (Sat 10-20-2007)
An article in the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australian TV star Aaron Jeffrey has tested for a role in the upcoming 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' movie. The actor previously appeared in the TV series 'McCleod's Daughters'. The article offers no wo...WEEKLY BOOK BUZZ- Which Books Are You Most Thankful For?
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-24-2008)
It’s Thanksgiving week so let me wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite holidays because perhaps more than any other, it is truly American and filled with traditions. On what other days does about 75% of the... MANIA REVIEW-QUANTUM OF SOLACE
by Rob Vaux (Thu 11-13-2008)
The curious vibe given off by Quantum of Solace stems from its dependence on a previous James Bond film for its energy. That would be Casino Royale, of course, the 2006 sucker punch which revitalized the franchise and established Daniel Craig as t... Paramount splits with Dreamworks, but funds 'Tintin' (Sun 09-21-2008)
An L.A. Times article says DreamWorks, SKG, the studio started by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, and Paramount Pictures, who acquired the studio in 2006, are calling it quits. Apparently the relationship between the two has been c...Fiery New Photos of Bond's SOLACE Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-02-2008)
Some fiery new photos from the next Bond adventure Quantum of Solace have popped up online courtesy of DVD-Forum.at. The film, which was recently moved to a November 14th release day after the Potter move, stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalr... New Images for WATCHMEN Surfaces
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-31-2008)
The latest Empire Magazine is covering the upcoming Watchmen adaptation for Warner Bros., one of the highlights of this year's SDCC event. As such, the outlet has provided media with some new images and two covers for fans awaiting the adaptation of the A... DreamWorks Sets a Date for KUNG FU PANDA 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-02-2008)
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today confirmed that the Panda will be back in 2011 when the sequel to its worldwide hit, Kung Fu Panda, is expected to hit theaters on June 3, 2011. The Company also anticipates releasing the film into IMAX® theatres wo... Gugino says 'Watchmen''s controversial scene is brutal, necessary (Sun 08-17-2008)
'Watchman' actress Carla Gugino told MTV's Splash Page blog that the infamous encounter between her character and the Comedian (played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is brutal, necessary, and remains intact in Zack Snyder's new movie. SPOILER WARNING: If you ha...Six conspire in casting of 'Watchmen' (Thu 07-26-2007)
"Watchmen," the long-gestating big-screen adaptation of the seminal DC Comics limited series, has finally found its superheroes. Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Malin Akerman have been cast in th...New WATCHMEN banners make the rounds
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-13-2008)
Warner Bros. have issued a fleet of banners to hang in a movie theater near you promoting 'Watchmen'.
Each poster depicts one of the core characters, in costume, from the story. 'Watchmen', directed by Zack Snyder and starring Malin Akerman. Patrick Wils... CRANK helmers abandon JONAH HEX
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-20-2008)
Although they just signed on to the project earlier this year, directing duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor have called it quits on Warner Bros. adaptation of the DC Comic 'Jonah Hex'.
Variety reports that the 'Crank 2' directors have split with th... Slew of Actors Join Action GALLERY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-28-2008)
Quite a few thespians have hopped on board the upcoming action-comedy Rogue's Gallery, says The Hollywood Reporter. Ving Rhames, Ellen Barkin, Rob Corddry, Bob Odenkirk, Jeffrey Tambor and Maggie Q will be joining Joe Anderson, Odette Yustman, Adam Scott ... Universal Pictures Grabs Exclusive Rights to Ludlum's BOURNE Novels
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-21-2008)
With a fourth Bourne movie in development for Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass, Universal Pictures has sealed the deal by making an overall deal with the estate of The Bourne Identity author Robert Ludlum that gives the studio exclusive rights to t... Hellboy? Hell Yeah!
by Chris Brown (Thu 04-01-2004)
Once upon a time geeks hid
their comics from parents as well as possible bullies, knowing full well that no
one else would understand.
Whether it was tales of
monsters and frights or the exploits of spandex clad superheroes, comics were
read by th... '2 Guns' blaze to big screen (Fri 08-01-2008)
Boom! Studios continues its roll of success in Hollywood by selling the film rights to '2 Guns' to Universal. The book, created by comics legend Steven Grant tells of a DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who are unwittingly investigat...RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
by Tim Janson (Fri 10-26-2007)
1999’s “House on Haunted Hill” was released about two months after “The Haunting” which had a far bigger budget and received much more publicity. Despite that, “House on Haunted Hill” proved to be the superio... MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Invades Early
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
Dreamworks Animation's first film utilizing stereoscopic 3-D technology, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS, has been pushed ahead from May 15, 2009 to March 27, 2009. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2) and Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) are directing this 3-D look at the 50's era of ... Fox Reveals Day 7 Details for 24
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
There is a Spoiler detail inside this press release from Fox. A return of a major character, readers. Alright, now that I've warned you, it's time to bring on the press release from Fox.
The innovative, addictive, Emmy Award-winning television serie... THE MIST
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 11-24-2007)
If you’ve read Stephen King’s novella The Mist, chances are you remember it – it has a way of sticking with you, as it showcases King’s mingling of the mundane and the horrific in stellar ways. Director/screenwriter Frank Darabont ... Gibbons' Second Part of WATCHMEN Set Visit
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 12-22-2007)
The second part of original WATCHMEN graphic artist Dave Gibbons' set visit has been posted online at the official site. The upcoming adaptation of the Alan Moore/Gibbons graphic novel is directed by Zack Snyder (300) and stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earl... The Side Project
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-21-2008)
In an author’s world the side project is the inventive diversion from the norm, the natural extension of those delectable creative juices, and the next thing on the horizon of the mind’s eye. In some cases this is an entirely new adventure or ... The Thing Times Two, From McFarlane
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-08-2000)
MOVIE MANIACS: SERIES 3 – The Thing (McFarlane Toys)So, after Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Norman Bates, and Chucky, where does McFarlane Toys turn for inspiration for their third series of Movie Maniacs? How about one of the most gut-wrenching, edge-of... Felix "Wright" Leiter Returns for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Actor Jeffrey Wright, who played CIA agent Felix Leiter in Casino Royale, will reprise the role in Bond 22, reports Variety. He will be joining Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Giancarlo Giannini and Anatole Taubmann. Filming is scheduled to begin today at ... Dreamworks, Paramount Now HD-DVD Exclusive
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-20-2007)
Things are certainly heating up in the next gen HD-DVD/Blu Ray war. You readers remember when I passed along the news that Disney Announced a Blu-Ray Partnership? Just a few days after this surprising announcement, word has come down the news wire that bo... Official Cast for WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
As promised, the official cast for Zach Snyder's WATCHMEN (based off the Alan Moore graphic novel) was released at Comic Con 2007. There is only one new revelation while the other five remaining characters/actors have been leaked beforehand. Patrick Wilso... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... William Malone begins "Parasomnia"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-20-2006)
According to Variety, principal photography has gotten underway on the upcoming horror thriller Parasomnia from writer/director WIlliam Malone.In the film, Cherilyn Wilson plays a woman who suffers from a medical condition called parasomnia, brought on by... Ryan Schifrin: Think Big
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 12-01-2006)
After the hustle and bustle following the smash debut of Abominable (2006) this past May in theaters and early April on the Sci Fi channel, I got a chance to speak with writer and director Ryan Schifrin from his southern California home.
This u... Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)
At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... 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 ... INVASION Trailer
by News Editor (Mon 06-11-2007)
In case you didn't already get a chance to catch it, Moviefone is hosting the new trailer for THE INVASION. As most already know, the film stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jeffrey Wright and Veronica Cartwright.
The science... DreamWorks is all 3D starting with "Monsters vs. Aliens"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-14-2007)
According to Variety, DreamWorks Animation will make all it's films in 3-D starting in 2009.The first all 3-D film produced will be the 2009 release of Monsters vs. Aliens, which starts production this spring.Monsters vs. Aliens follows an alien invasion ... SUPERHERO Spoof Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-31-2008)
Since Meet the Spartans won last weekend at the box office against Rambo (see my Sunday box office report for more), it's only fitting that a trailer has popped up online for another spoof. This latest one is called SUPERHERO MOVIE, written/dire... New Teaser Poster for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-07-2008)
The first basic teaser poster and behind-the-scenes featurette for the next Bond adventure, titled Quantum of Solace, has made its way online this morning courtesy of Moviefone. The 22nd film is getting directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland) and it ... 'HELLBOY II' a Journey Worth Taking
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-10-2008)
Guillermo del Toro has made a career of bouncing back and forth between intimate, indie horror films and higher-budgeted Hollywood studio pics. Last year his beloved fantasy film 'Pan's Labyrinth' (which he wrote, directed and produced) collected six Osca... New Featurette for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
Agent 007 may like the art of the chase when it comes to his Bond girls but in Quantum of Solace, much like other Bond films, he will find himself going up against another beautiful but deadly vixen bent on bringing him down. There's a new behind-the-scen... Another WATCHMEN Video Update Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)
A third video update for Zack Snyder's upcoming adaptation of Watchmen has popped up online courtesy of CHUD. Click on the link to check it out, where it describes a prison riot scene. The theatrical treatment of the classic Alan Moore graphic novel stars... TOKYOPOP Talks Initial D (Fri 07-12-2002)
TOKYOPOP sent out this bit of information today regarding their Initial D property: July 12, 2002 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ANIME AND MANGA FAN COMMUNITY TOKYOPOP & Initial D During the past few days, there's been a lot of discussion about TOKYOPOP's plans fo...No Nonsense Ninja Nonsense Contest (Fri 08-18-2006)
We've got a month long contest going on with the folks at Right Stuf where every release Tuesday in September, up through the September release date of Ninja Nonsense Vol. #2, we're going to give away a copy...Fox Lines Up Promo Partners for X2
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-23-2002)
20th Century Fox
has been busy recruiting mutant partners for next summer's X2
revolution according to The Hollywood
Reporter. The studio has reportedly struck deals with Mazda, Dr Pepper,
Baskin-Robbins, Radio Shack and Kraft to act as promotional ... Spider-Man: Nekked No More! (Batman Neither)
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-13-2002)
Back when Spider-Man
was in production fans will recall that four of the wall-crawlers
costumes were stolen from the set of the movie last April, never to be seen
again...until now. Variety reports that the
super duds, valued at $50,000 a piece were... Two New TV Spots for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-17-2008)
MGM and Columbia Pictures has begun pushing their next Bond adventure Quantum of Solace on the small screen. Two new TV spots have popped up on Television and online. You can check them out down below. The next installment stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylen... Watchmen's Morgan A Victim in SHANGHAI
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
Add an upcoming WWII thriller to Jeffrey Dean Morgan's credit listings. HR is reporting the star of WB's upcoming Watchmen adaptation is attached to star opposite John Cusack and Ken Watanabe in Shanghai for The Weinstein Company. Mikael Hafstrom (1408) ... TERMINATOR Trilogy Begins Production
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
And they're off! Warner Bros. has passed along a press release saying that production has officially launched for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the first installment of a new trilogy starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Bale is central ...