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Jerry Ordway on TOM STRONG, AZRAEL
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 12-12-2001)
Jerry Ordway's collaboration with Stan Lee on the JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE JUSTICE LEAGUE story reaches stands on Wednesday, and he's already lining up new work.Of particular note is an eight-page story for TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #3, which ... MAXIMUM SECURITY
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 09-27-2000)
...usiek and Jerry Ordway, with Will Blyberg providing the inks. But the initial idea for `Maximum Security` came from the fertile mind of fan-favorite Busiek. `Marvel hasn’t done a line-wide crossover since ‘Onslaught,’` says Busiek. `Every now and then,... Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)
The death of Jerry Goldsmith last week on July 21st continues to have significant repercussions throughout the film and film music community; evidence of just how important Jerry was to the art and technique of music for motion pictures and just what an ... 
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S JLA
by Tony Whitt (Mon 01-07-2002)
...dled. And Jerry Ordway does his absolute best with the script he's given, making the most of the action sequences even when Stan the Man feels the inevitable need to narrate the imagery. And best of all, there's no "On The Street" back-up feature this ... Comicscape - September 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-28-2002)
...LA artist Jerry Ordway at work
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And for those who do care about such things, Kevin Smith's miniseries SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO draws to a close with #4. I'm told by reliable sources - namely, my editor - that this one... SAVAGE DRAGON hits 100
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 03-07-2002)
...am Kieth, Jerry Ordway, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson and Tim Townsend.Rounding out the issue will be pin-ups by Arthur Adams, Frank Cho, Carlos Pacheco, Marc Silvestri and Bruce Timm.Larsen will also be marking the milestone with an all-new hardco... Walter Simonson Signs Exclusive with DC
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-11-2002)
...h artists Jerry Ordway and P. Craig Russell and cover artist Adam Hughes. The 6-part story "The Game of the Gods" begins in the new team's first issue, WONDER WOMAN #189, which is scheduled to be in stores Feb. 26. Questions? Comments? Let us know what... Trade Paperback Review: All Star Superman Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-13-2008)
...Byrne and Jerry Ordway were relaunching it in the mid 1980’s. Finding out that All Star Superman was a standalone series from one of my favorite writers from years ago, it was the perfect opportunity to dip my feet back into the comic book world ... Singles, Trades, and Hardcovers, Oh My!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-22-2006)
...the great Jerry Ordway with Al Vey.
Red Menance Var Edition #1 (of 6) $2.99
Samurai Jack On Horse Statue $125.00
Showcase Presents The Unknown Soldier Vol 1 TP $16.99
Supergirl And The Legion Of Super Heroes #24 $2.99
... SUPERMAN - DOOMSDAY
by Tim Janson (Sat 09-22-2007)
... Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Paul Levitz, and former publisher Jeanette Kahn. While they deny doing the story as a publicity event, I can’t deny the sincerity that they put into the story. It seems even they we... SHAZAM! DELUXE Statue
by News Editor (Tue 10-18-2005)
Jerry Ordway has designed a classic statue displaying the transformation of young Billy Batson into Shazam! for DC Direct.The deluxe statue includes a "light-up" lightning bolt, and at the touch of a button thunder will sound. This deluxe hand-painted, co... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
...mont, and Jerry Ordway begin a six-part biweekly storyline in JLA #94 - which we can all hope will be better than either GENERATIONS or JLA: SCARY MONSTERS - while the Golden Agers get both guest artist Sean Phillips and the villainous Degaton in JSA #... SUPER STAN!
by Steve Hockinsmith (Fri 08-31-2001)
...lash) and Jerry Ordway (Justice League). Though creating new origins for DC's biggest stars might sound like a dream job to your typical fanboy, Lee says he never yearned to play in his rival's superhero sandbox. In fact, he admits that he barely k... WildStorm scheduling update
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 07-16-2002)
WildStorm Productions group editor Scott Dunbier says that he hopes to get TOM STRONG, ASTRO CITY and PLANETARY published on a bi-monthly schedule next year. To that end, Jerry Ordway will be drawing three issues of TOM STRONG. Ordway is wrapping up his ... JLA #94
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-16-2004)
...Byrne and Jerry Ordway. It seemed like the very recipe for success that this book has been needing. But in retrospect, so did Denny O'Neill's contribution to the book, and I haven't heard any hurrahs about that, either.For one thing, this hardly seems ... Countdown to ZERO HOUR, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-10-2002)
... inked by Jerry Ordway. The series began with issue #4 and counted down to the final issue, which was numbered - you guessed it - #0. The zero issue fell in October of 1994, which was designated "Zero Month." Each book in DC's lineup had a zero issue t... Planetary Meets JLA
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-13-2002)
A PLANETARY/JLA crossover, from writer Warren Ellis and artist Jerry Ordway, is targeted for this summer."I just got the assignment last week, after calling around for work," Ordway says. "Scott Dunbier (WildStorm's editor-in-chief) mentioned me to Warren... SAVAGE DRAGON #100 sells out
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-10-2002)
...l Gordon, Jerry Ordway, Mike Royer, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson, Bruce Timm, Tim Townsend, and Bob Wiacek. Rounding out the issue are pin-ups by Arthur Adams, Frank Cho, Carlos Pacheco, Frank Miller, Marc Silvestri and Timm, along with new comic... More on SAVAGE DRAGON's 100th
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-30-2002)
...nkiewicz, Jerry Ordway, Sam Keith, Al Gordon and Tim Townsend. Here's how Image describes the issue: "One world is the planet he called home in the original Image Universe! The other is the war-torn Savage World, the result of a devastating domino eff... Jerry Doyle Chat Transcript (Mon 06-12-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jerry Doyle, star of the television series BABLYLON 5. To start the chat, I would like to ask a question or two before throwing the conversation open to visitors. Mr. Doyle, fans were excited recently to he...Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... Jerry Bruckheimer aka "Mr. Blockbuster"
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
Since the monster known as Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End hits theater screens this weekend, I thought “Why Not?” Let’s talk about him. In fact, I’m close to putting up a *Fan boy Alert* advisory along side this Sta... Winner: Tom & Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-04-2007)
Updated October 4th
Congratulations to tiffandrock
Here's to 4-year-olds everywhere!
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by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-10-2007)
Updated October 10th
Congratulations to Ardy22
You and your kids will be indeed be amused for hours as you are the winner of the DVD!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registe... Winner: Tom & Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-18-2007)
Updated October 18th
Congratulations to andrew reiss!
You and the family will have more fun than the Robinic Stooges with this DVD!
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by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-22-2004)
Academy Award-winning film composer Jerry Goldsmith, the creator of hundreds of memorable movie and television scores, has died. Goldsmith passed away last evening at his Beverly Hills home after a long battle with cancer. He was 75 years old.Over the cou... Jerry Seinfeld buzzing about new project
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-09-2003)
Jerry Seinfeld has agreed to star in his first major project since bringing an end to his legendary NBC sitcom SEINFELD. The stand-up comedian has partnered with DreamWorks to write, produce and star in BEE MOVIE, a new CG animated feature film that will ... S.F. Names Amphitheater For Jerry Garcia
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-10-2005)
Call it a "deadication:" Jerry Garcia's hometown has named a 600-seat amphitheater in his memory. On the bill for the grand opening last Saturday were Jefferson Starship, David Gans, and master of ceremonies Wavy Gravy, who, like Garcia, has been honored ... Jerry Robinson to consult on 'The Dark Knight'? (Fri 10-20-2006)
"I was more impressed with the last one [Batman Begins] than the others. I didn't care for most of the others, mostly the writing and not necessarily the acting," says Jerry Robinson, co-creator of The Joker. "I hope the next one [The Dark Knight] will be...Jerry Bruckheimer to develop RIFTS movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
This just in: Palladium Books has just announced that Walt Disney Pictures has licensed the film rights to the RIFTS role-playing game. Under the agreement, Jerry Bruckheimer Films will develop the RIFTS movie for Disney.Disney will also handle all produ... 'Jerry & Superman' webisode 2 uploaded! (Fri 05-21-2004)
Jerry and 'Superman' hit the road in their latest American Express episode...Interview: Jerry & Superman collaborator David Apicella (Tue 04-27-2004)
Apicella, 48, says he was seven or eight years into his career before he did anything really worthwhile. His latest project is among the work he's most proud of: Jerry Seinfeld's "Webisodes" for American Express (the second installment, a road trip with S...Jerry Robinson consults on 'Dark Knight' (Thu 01-10-2008)
Legendary Batman artist Jerry Robinson has been hired to provide consulting services on 'The Dark Knight'. The news comes from a November 14 press release issued by his attorneys at Covington & Burling LLP. Quoting directly from the release: Covin...Jerry Goldsmith Film Music DVD Due Out This Month
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-24-2005)
Music from the Movies is proud to announce the DVD release of Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith. The 1995 documentary will go on sale on May 30th on DVD for the first time, with two and a half hours of bonus material. The project has been two years in t... Jerry Gross, exploitation maestro, dead at 62
by Mike Whybark (Fri 12-06-2002)
VARIETY notes the passing of Jerry Gross at 62. The producer-director-distributor was found on November 20, some time after his death.A partial list of films he was involved with either promotionally or in a production capacity includes BLOOD BEACH, I DRI... TREK writer Jerry Sohl dead at 88
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
VARIETY reports the death of Jerry Sohl at 88, a science fiction author and scriptwriter whose television credits included episodes of ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and THE OUTER LIMITS as well as original-series work on STAR TREK.Mr. Sohl... Giacchino Scores with Tom & Jerry
by Randall Larson (Fri 09-09-2005)
Soundtrack.net reports that everyone's favorite cat-and-mouse duo, Tom and Jerry, are back in a new animated short film called The Karateguard. Produced by legendary animator Joseph Barbera, and directed by Tony Cervone and Spike Brandt of Duck Dodgers fa... American's OZ is now Jerry and Disney's
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-26-2004)
After making a splash in the video game industry with his twisted take on ALICE IN WONDERLAND, video game producer/designer American McGee has sold the film rights to his next project before its release. McGee has been working on a WIZARD OF OZ game that ... Young Lex appearing down under, Jerry & Supes back on TV (Mon 06-07-2004)
Michael Rosenbaum is scheduled to appear at "The 2004 Smallville Event" to be held at the Brisbane City Hall in Queensland, Australia. More... "The Adventures of Seinfeld & Superman" will air on June 15 at 11:10pm EST on TBS Superstation and again on Jun...Must See TV: Jerry & Clark, The Misadventures of Superman (Fri 05-07-2004)
With "Friends" gone, Seinfeld is returning to NBC's Thursday night schedule -- sort of. Details are sparse, but NBC on Thursday issued a program advisory noting that on May 20, the network will air "The Adventures of Seinfeld & Superman" from 8:44-9 p.m.Otakon - Bandai Panel
by Marc Lunden (Fri 08-06-2004)
The panel was led by Jerry Chu.
The panel unofficially started off with a bit of humor, as Stephen Tang from Geneon was leaving the stage and asked Jerry in passing if he heard that Geneon had just announced Jubei-chan 2.
First from Bandai was a trailers ... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Otakon - Complete Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to... BABYLON 5 star sounds off about show's creator
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-10-2003)
A rather sensational new twist in the legacy of J. Michael Stracynski's BABYLON 5 is being played out over at IGN FilmForce. As part of a recent interview with B5 cast member Jerry Doyle, FilmForce found out the latest with Doyle's attempts to resurrect t... Bad Boys II
by Coming Attractions (Tue 07-01-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Jerry Bruckheimer Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Will Smith (Mike Lowrey); Martin Lawrence (Marcus Burnett); Gabrielle Union (Sydney Burnett); Peter Stormare; Joe Pantol... A-Kon - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Tue 06-04-2002)
By Mariela Ortiz
Maybe it’s a sign you’ve been to too many cons, when each con you go to you
seem to be doing less and less “con” things. Or maybe I was just feeling sick.
Because while A-kon was enjoyable, I was truly s... Young's Exorcism and Morricone's anime score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, released by Lakeshore (LKS 33836) may not be everyone's cup of tea outside of its context within the 2005 supernatural terror film. It's an unusual score even by Christopher Young's standards consis... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
With FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966), Leonard Rosenman provided one of science fiction’s most remarkable scores. Comprised mostly of non-melodic motifs, the score blends various counterpoints of coloristic tones to create a striking sound design for the corporeal... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... SPACEMEN, ILLUSTRATED MEN AND CANDYMEN
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-27-2001)
From the gentle rhythms of K-PAX to the brooding, eclectic textures of THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, and the minimalist Gothic chorale of CANDYMAN, this week poses some notable releases for the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror soundtrack aficionado, including the long-... Zombies & Werewolves on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-04-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSPaul McCollough’s original soundtrack for the 1990 George Romero-Tom Savini remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (NMCD 002) is now available, as the second release from the new Numenorean Label (following up their release of John ... Heroes of Heaven, Earth, and Raccoon City
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-07-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSZhang Yimou's film, HERO, released in Asia in 2002 but debuting in America this summer, is a spectacular visual experience. The film is richly textured in both its color pallet and its sound design. Using spectacular aerobic swo... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... Lone Wolf and CD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-15-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSOriginal music from the legendary 1970's Japanese Samurai films series, LONE WOLF AND CUB (a.k.a. THE BABY CART SERIES) is now available from LaLaLand Records. I had the extreme pleasure to write the notes for this significant s... Magical Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-25-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSJames Newton Howard’s score for PETER PAN (Varese Sarabande 302 066 534 2), the lavish and effects-full, live-action treatment of the J. M. Barrie fantasy, is a magical blend of large orchestra, large choir, and powerful electro... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom La-La Land Records comes The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal (LLLCD 1016), a new limited edition collection of more than an hour's worth of music from the famed sci-fi producer's last seven films, much of which has never b... Pirates of the Caribbean 2
by Coming Attractions (Wed 12-10-2003)
Genre:Adventure/Action/Sequel.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Jerry Bruckheimer Productions.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown. Contracts for Johnny Depp (Captain Jack Sparrow), Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) and Keira Knightly (El... Barry, Bronson & Buffalos and Barbarella too
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-04-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom Belgium comes the first ever release of any of the music from John Barry’s melancholy and exciting action/adventure score for J. Lee Thompson’s mad buffalo western saga, THE WHITE BUFFALO (Prometheus PCR 518). Immediately f... SEINFELD: The DVD set about nothing
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-06-2004)
After much complaining by fans, Columbia TriStar Home Video has finally confirmed that they will release of the first three seasons of SEINFELD to DVD before the end of the year. CTHV will sell Beginning November 23 Columes 1 and 2 of SEINFELD will be sol... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-15-2003)
It's actually been a while since a column I wrote sparked conversation on the English Track, the dub lover's sanctuary on Anime on DVD. While I would like to think it was my witty writing, and unique insights into the world of dubbing, I know it was all ... DISNEY TREASURES: The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
by Tim Janson (Fri 01-04-2008)
The history of Oswald the Rabbit is as eccentric as the character itself. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks created the character in 1927 but they were created specifically for Universal Studios. With some 26 shorts created, Disney sought an increase in... Sakura Con - Overview Report
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-31-2000)
By Dale Abersold
Hi there! I\'m a regular reader of your website, so I thought I\'d drop you
a line on what was announced at SakuraCon. I don\'t know how much of this
stuff (if any) you can use, so feel free to pick and choose.
Un... Anime Expo - Escaflowne Panel
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-05-2001)
By "The Lizzard"
Panelists: Egan Loo, Jerry Chu, and the VP of Bandai Ent (whose name I
couldn\'t catch)
- Dubbing is now complete on the Escaflowne movie -- same cast used for
film that was in the TV series (Noooooooooooo, dear... Newman Finds NEMO, Shearmur Scores ENGLISH, and Get Ready for the Big Green Dude
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-29-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSOn July 15th, [IMG3R]Decca will release the soundtrack to the James Bond spoof, JOHNNY ENGLISH, with music by Edward Shearmur (CHARLIES ANGELS, REIGN OF FIRE). The film stars Roan Atkinson (everyone's favorite BEAN), John Malkov... Music of Dark Skies
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-14-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The taut science fiction score for the 1996-97 TV series, DARK SKIES, has been released as a limited edition 10th anniversary soundtrack CD by Perseverance Records. The CD contains almost an hour's worth of Michael Hoenig's sco... Music To Gag On
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
GAG is a new independent thriller about a pair of professional thieves who break into a house and discover a man held captive in a hidden room, beaten beyond recognition. In trying to help, the thieves become trapped by a torturous serial killer. Set enti... The Best of 2003 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-08-2004)
Part 2: Restorations & ReissuesApart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost ... Taking Score of 2004
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2005)
Another January has barged in upon our complacent consciousness, and that means it's time to take stock of the previous year's harvest of film scores. After a healthy twelve month's worth of listening and watching and reviewing here are my selections fo... FSM's Latest Soundtracks Unearth Witchcraft, Arabian Nights, & Mr. Magoo
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-31-2006)
Premiere Releases from George Duning, Oliver Nelson, Jerry Fielding -- the latest CDs from Film Score Monthly -- are now available to order. The label's Golden Age release for January presents the LP tracks to two scores by George Duning: 1958's BELL, BOO... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGraeme Revell (PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, MISSION TO MARS) inherits the musical mantle inaugurated by Harry Manfredini in 1980 with the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Whereas NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET had no real musical signature, w... Hits & Hives, Rats & Raiders
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-23-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS The most amazing film of the season thus far is, by a mile, Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL, an eclectic homage driven to the nth degree into a multi-layered and multi-flavored revenge story as stylish and inventive as... RISING STARS #18
by Tony Whitt (Thu 05-02-2002)
The government's war against the Specials escalates in this latest chapter of the RISING STARS saga. Jerry Montrose, the Specials' answer to the Human Torch, has been asked by his boss, casino owner Johnny Antonioni, to clear out a new cocaine field that'... Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... A Howl of Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-19-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJoe Hisaishi's sumptuous score for Hiyao Miyazaki latest anime treasure, HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, has been released in Japan on the Takuma label (TKCA-72620). Like the acclaimed director's previous Oscar-winning film, SPIRITED AWAY... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... 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... First of the Summer Blockbusters
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-07-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS John Williams' music for Spielberg's retake on WAR OF THE WORLDS is a tremendous score, and viciously aggressive. Released on Decca (B0004568-02), the album retains the opening and closing narration, spoken by Morgan Freeman, r... Dark Crystals and Spice Planets
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-08-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSTHE DARK CRYSTAL has arrived on CD in a splendidly packaged, limited edition 2-CD set from Numenorean (NMCD 003). The first CD contains the contents of the original soundtrack LP (13 tracks), digitally remastered. The second CD ... Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Despite being a huge fan and collector of Asian action films for many years, I was totally unprepared for the zany incredulosity that is KUNG FU HUSTLE. An absolutely mind-boggling mix of action and comedy, kung-fu and wire-fu ... Otakon - Full Report/Travelogue
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the
problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not,
dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority
of the problems ... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 5: Into the Black Hole
by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... Sounds of the Summer Season
by Randal D. Larson (Sat 06-16-2001)
Hot on the heels of this summer’s blockbuster releases, soundtrack CDs will surely follow, giving film fans and film music aficionados plenty to choose from. Two huge John Williams scores will be heard during Summer and Fall, as will new material from Gr... Bruckheimer Talks PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
While attending the press junket for National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Frosty over at Collider had a chance to discuss the future of producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The next big film is PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME and Bruckheimer had some things to... Premiere recording of FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND on Silva 's latest CD
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-15-2006)
Silva Screen Records presents History Of Horror, a newly recorded 2 CD set that features 28 spectacular works for chorus and symphony orchestra. Includes recordings of music from THE OMEN, THE SIXTH SENSE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, GODZILLA, PEEPING TOM, YOU... Comic-Con International: San D - Bandai Report
by Andrew Tei (Sat 07-24-2004)
Bandai\'s panel was led by Jerry Chu, marketing mangaer, and Robert
Napton, who Jerry didn\'t introduce. Jerry started off with a trailer
reel
featuring Dear Boys, OVerman King Gainer, Digi Charat Nyo, PLease
Twins, Dan Doh, Scrapped Princess.
The big ... A-Kon - Bandai Panel
by Andrew Tei (Sat 06-05-2004)
Jerry Chu, led the panel. After some extensive setup, Jerry finally
started showing a clip from Dear Boys. Now, at this point, I?m not sure
if Bandai has actually licensed this or we?re watching stuff that Jerry
likes to show. After the clip though, he fi... Jackie Chan Talks His Future
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-02-2001)
Once again, Jackie Chan is talking about what lies ahead in his film work future.While promoting RUSH HOUR 2 with Zap2It.com, the action-comedy actor gave a list of what lies ahead ob his production plate, saying, "When I look at my schedule, there's not ... ENTERPRISE Fans in Search of a Real Theme
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-11-2001)
This Week's RecommendationAdopting the image of its title, Christopher Young's score for THE GLASS HOUSE (Varese Sarabande 302 066-282-2) is fragile and quiet. The story tells of an orphaned teenager taken in by a Malibu couple who turn out not to be the ... PIRATES Hits Dvd Shelves Dec 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
The dvd and blu-ray release for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END is now set for December 4, 2007. Here's the details on the 2 disc set.
From Walt Disney Home Entertainment:
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents Pirates of the Caribbean... BEE MOVIE
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-19-2008)
To start, you’d better like Jerry Seinfeld and his type of humor. If you don’t then the Bee Movie isn’t for you. His comedy is all over this film as if it were the color yellow. Being a fan of his comedy and his show I fou... Directing HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-05-2000)
One thing you would never call Paul Verhoeven as a director is `subtle.` Even his early European films like THE FOURTH MAN contained their share of graphic imagery gouged eyeballs, to site one example) meant to shock you out of the complacency often produ... THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED-UP ZOMBIES
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-21-2004)
In the early 1960s, Ray Dennis Steckler was making his face familiar around Hollywood as a journeyman cinematographer and director for low budget independent exploitation features. But Ray had greater ambitions – he wanted to make his own pictures, the ki... LEGEND
by JEFF BOND (Wed 05-22-2002)
With big screen fantasy making a big comeback courtesy of LORD OF THE RINGS, it's the perfect time to go back and revisit Ridley Scott's LEGEND, one of the most visually luxuriant, sumptuously scored and, ultimately, most problematic fantasy films ever ma... Unearthed: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Original Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-15-2003)
This Week’s RecommendationSIn one of their most significant releases to date, FSM has released a splendid two-CD set containing more than two and a half hours of never-before-released original soundtrack music from THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (FSM Vol 5 No 18... Attack of the Toons
by John Thonen (Fri 08-16-2002)
From time to time, CINESCAPE has delved into coverage of low budget fare, which in Hollywood parlance is any movie under around $10 million in cost. We’ve even journeyed into what is a newer phenomenon, most often referred to as “micro-budget” films, shot... Best Soundtrax of 06: Part 2 – Restorations & Compilations
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-18-2007)
LAST YEAR’S BIG RECOMMENDATIONS
As with previous years, I have separated my assessment of the year’s best soundtrack releases into new scores (soundtrack CDs of scores for films released in 2006) and newly-released archival re... "Jeepers Creepers: Great Songs from Horror Films"
by Randall Larson (Sun 02-11-2007)
This 2003 CD release is a curious and enjoyable novelty, at least, and a treasure of unique and somewhat rare songs from classic horror films. The songs have been re-recorded by a large assortment of notable Hollywood, Broadway, and cabaret singi... George Clooney to direct "Belmont Boys"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, George Clooney has signed on to direct the upcoming Warner Bros. film Belmont Boys.Written by Ocean's Thirteen writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, Belmont Boys is the name of a group of seven thieves who meet as ... "Pirates" fans ravage DVD shelves
by Karl Schneider (Thu 12-07-2006)
Walt Disney Pictures smash box office hit Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, quickly became the #1 DVD as it sold almost 5 million copies on it's first day.Starring Johnny Depp as that mischievous, heroic rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, this epic adv... Guillermo del Toro to direct "Tarzan"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-15-2006)
According to Variety, Warner Bros and Jerry Weintraub are developing a new take on Tarzan and are negotiating with Guillermo del Toro with regards to the directors chair."I'd love to create a new version that is still a family movie, but as edgy as I... Next, from Mark Isham…
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-10-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Mark Isham’s absorbing musical score for Lee Tamahori’s Next, released on CD by Lakeshore, is as much a part of this gripping science fiction thriller as Nicholas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, o... Writer Firth to Take on "Monstrous Memoirs"
by News Editor (Thu 11-16-2006)
Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Walt Disney Pictures have hired screenwriter Tim Firth to adapt Ahmet Zappa's kids' book "The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless." The book published by Random House was optioned last year for over $... Paranoia Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-24-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Brian Tyler’s score for William Friedkin’s psychological horror film Bug, released Tuesday as an online download from iTunes and elsewhere, is a very disturbing and dissonant score, unlike anything Ty... Benioff Takes on GEMINI MAN
by News Editor (Mon 05-07-2007)
Walt Disney Pictures and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have set David Benioff (STAY, TROY) to write GEMINI MAN. He will receive $2 million.
The story centers on an over-the-hill hitman forced to do battle with a younger clone of himself. Mike Stenson,... Coiled Fusion
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-22-2007)
The scores to Snakes on a Plane, Zodiac, and Shooter at first glance seem to bear little resemblance to one another, although each in fact embodies a type of musical fusion to develop and enhance its effectiveness as a score and as a soundtrack CD.&nb... The Vanishing Found - Varese Sarabande CD Club announces its limited Club Releases for Spring
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-13-2007)
On Monday, Varese Sarabande Records announced their Spring CD Club editions, proffering a quartet of rare and previously unreleased soundtracks in limited editions ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 copies.
Not surprisingly, a Jerry Goldsmith score h... Jim Hill talks Disney Franchises
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-22-2007)
According to Jim Hill Media and Al Lutz, Disney has a whole slew of big name franchises in the pipeline including: A second Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, 3 more Narnia films, National Treasure 3 and 4, and new franchises for Prince of Persia and... The SUPERNATURAL Music of Christopher Lennertz
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-27-2006)
Film and television composer Christopher Lennertz received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Dramatic Underscore)" for scoring the pilot episode of the WB series SUPERNATURAL, which just completed its first season last Ma... NARNIA Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored at BMI Award Dinner for Outstanding Career Achievement
by RANDALL LARSON (Mon 05-22-2006)
BMI, the leading U.S. performing right organization, honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film &... OMEN, HILLS, and WATCH to DVD in June
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-20-2006)
The Omen Collector's Edition, The Hills Have Eyes Unrated Version, and Night Watch are all coming to DVD on June 20th.The Omen DVD will feature the following:Disc One- Widescreen Feature, With Commentary By Director Richard Donner And Editor Stuart Baird-... AMAZING STORIES classic 1980s TV anthology scores come to CD from Intrada
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-15-2006)
In 1985, Steven Spielberg launched an ambitious anthology series called AMAZING STORIES. Spread out over two seasons were good-natured, colorful tales of the fantastic. Stories about a cartoon wheel on a world war II plane, a phantom train, a ghoulish sch... Finale
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-31-2007)
This is Mania’s last Soundtrax column, our soundtrack coverage and daily Music News ending with this week’s posts. I’d like to thank all of the interested readers for your comments and your readership – and for the opportunity... WHV wants you to decide
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-13-2006)
It's always a bit nerve-wracking whenever you hear that a longtime favorite movie is going to at last be adapted to the printed page. Well THE TOXIC AVENGER has finally been made into a novel, and let me allay your fears: Lloyd Kaufman, and the guy that w... New from La-La Land
by Randall Larson (Sat 07-08-2006)
La-La Land Records has announced three upcoming releases: SPACEBALLS will present the first score release of John Morris' music for Mel Brooks's Star Wars spoof the previous CD release was largely songs with only seven minutes of Morris' score. TANGO & C... Amazing, Too
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-31-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The anthology series has come and gone in television, from GENERAL ELECTRIC THEATRE and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS in the 1950s, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, THRILLER, and ONE STEP BEYOND in the 1960s, THE NIGHT GALLERY in the 1970s, to re... Jon Turteltaub talks NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-04-2006)
Director Jon Turteltaub talked with the LA Daily News about the upcoming film NATIONAL TREASURE 2, the sequel to the hit film NATIONAL TREASURE."We are just about to start pre-production," the director revealed. "We'll have Nic [Cage], Justin Bartha, Dian... 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... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... "National Treasure 2" Update
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-02-2006)
In an interview with MTV, producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed various things regarding the upcoming sequel National Treasure 2."I met with Nic yesterday, and it's getting very close," he said. "We're going to start filming in January."... Morocco Has the PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)
Director Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) will lead the action-adventure pic Prince of Persia: Sands of Time in Morocco for producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney. The epic project is a live-action feature based on the videogame. "Pri... Contest update #2 (Thu 02-28-2002)
We've also kicked off the next round of contets for the month of March. The good folks at TOKYOPOP are again sponsoring a set of four weekly contests with each week containing something different. Be sure to check out each of them for individual rules and...New license (Wed 05-01-2002)
One of the new licenses that got missed in our reporting this past weekend was reported by Anime News Network, which we also got a confirmation for directly from Bandai Entertainment today. According to Jerry Chu of Bandai, \"[we do have] Earth Maiden Arj...Mumbling Kitsune: The Melancholy of Watching Haruhi Suzumiya
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 06-22-2008)
When it comes to popular anime series, I tend to be a bit late to the party. I'm an avid reader of manga and a book nerd in general; my interest in moving pictures is minimal. At the risk of sounding like a pseudo-intellectual snot, I don't have the patie... Kinglsey Role Revealed for PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)
Just three days ago, we passed along word that Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina were cast in the upcoming adaptation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. While the trades said that Molina would be playing Sheik Amar, they were mum on who Kingsley would b... Disney Picks Up INCREMENT
by Associate News Editor (Wed 05-14-2008)
Walt Disney Pictures has picked up the rights to David Ignatius' novel THE INCREMENT. Jerry Bruckheimer will produce the film, whose story is described as very dark material. The uber producer most recently produced NATIONAL TREASURE:... Escaflowne tidbits (Wed 05-08-2002)
For those wanting a better idea of the Escaflowne Movie box set, you can see the first net images of it here. Jerry Chu from Bandai also sent us the first preliminary (i.e. it can change easily) shot of the limited edition action figure that will be comin...Confirmed Licenses (Sat 08-03-2002)
Talking briefly with Jerry Chu of Bandai Entertainment, Onegai Teacher was formally announced at the San Diego Comic Con and will be released in the first quarter of 2003 along with Banner of the Stars.Witch Hunter Robin Detailed (Sat 07-19-2003)
Jerry Chu from Bandai was kind enough to drop by the forums this afternoon and provide the lowdown on their upcoming Platinum Line release of Witch Hunter Robin Vol. #1, going over the various items that will be in the box as well as the disc extras thems...Saber Marionette J Collection details (Wed 05-21-2003)
We got in the details tonight from Jerry Chu of Bandai Entertainment about the upcoming Saber Marionette J Collection. This is something that\'s definitely turning into a limited edition! Due out on 08/05/2003 for $199.95 and containing the two TV series ...Bandai Tidbits (Sat 01-18-2003)
After posting the new release information last night on several June release date titles from Bandai, Jerry Chu stopped by the forum to provide some additional information and a bit of teasing for fans:In regards to the Please Teacher Collectors Box, he h...Bandai talks more on .hack//SIGN (Wed 12-04-2002)
Jerry Chu kept things short and to the point today as he posted some good and bad news about the upcoming .hack//SIGN LE Box Release:Bad News:.hack//SIGN Limited Edition Box has a new revised SRP: $64.98Good News:.hack//SIGN Limited Edition Box will also ...Wait for It...
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-11-2008)
On May 13th, 2008 Paramount and Lucasfilm will release the Indiana Jones Trilogy, again on DVD. No, it will not be released on Blue-Ray. To many fans this is already a disappointment because there is no date yet for Blue-Ray Indiana Jones. ... Mother's Day gifts
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-02-2006)
Somewhere in between the DVD debut of a new title and its re-release as a super new extended limited special edition, a distributor sometimes finds itself with thousands of unsold DVDs in the warehouse. It's not necessarily a reflection on that titles pop... Galifianakis Cast in Bruckheimer's G-FORCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)
Comedy veteran Zach Galifianakis has been cast in the upcoming Disney flick G-FORCE, one of two new gigs he has landed today. The other one is an upcoming romantic comedy alongside Ashton Kutcher. The G-Force job has him set as a lead government scie... Aquaman The Complete Collection
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-25-2007)
First, a little history behind the series. These Aquaman episodes were originally broadcast in 1967 – 1968 as part of the Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure. The show featured not only the two heroes of the title, but also guest appearance... Casseus Hunts Down Bruckheimer's G-FORCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
Gabriel Casseus (Black Hawk Down, Bedazzled) has hopped on board producer Jerry Bruckheimer's G-FORCE, says Variety. Casseus will be portraying a NSA agent sent to hunt down the genetically enhanced animal commandoes. At the same time of the casting, the ... TV on DVD
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-09-2007)
So, you’ve finished watching that new HD-DVD edition of Heroes: Season One and now you need something else to quench your thirst for all of your favorite series still not back from the summer hiatus, or maybe you’re looking to catch up with a ... ON THE LOT: Auto Week!
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-02-2007)
I can’t believe this series is still on the air, not because of the quality of the movies but because of all the meddling by FOX and the producers. The series has changed so much since episode one and now for the past few weeks Adrianna has bee... New NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Featurette
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette has appeared online for NATIONAL TREASURE:BOOK OF SECRETS, the sequel to the 2004 smash hit. This sequel stars Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Bruce Greenwood and Hel... Horror Scripters Exorcise Their Rites at Warner Bros. Rally
by Den Shewman (Thu 11-29-2007)
It was a moment that could have come from the deleted scenes of The Exorcist: several priests (and one nun) chanting “Out, demons, out!” as they make the sign of the Crossand sprinkle holy water on a victim they claim is possessed by demons. B... SUPERMAN VS. HOLLYWOOD
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 03-03-2008)
Bryan Singer’s film ‘Superman Returns’ has come and gone. The marketing sensation of Superman has returned to its fortress of solitude. When Jake Rossen’s book, “Superman vs. Hollywood: How Fiendish Producers, Devio... Penelope Cruz Lends Voice to G-FORCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)
Penelope Cruz has joined the cast and crew of G-Force, a new combination live-action/CG film on the horizon from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney. The Hollywood Reporter says the actress will be lending her voice alongside Nicolas Cage, Steve Bu... COMPASS Has Decent International Start
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-11-2007)
Well, one thing seems clear. New Line's THE GOLDEN COMPASS will not be another 'Evan Almighty' at the box office. Despite the fact that Compass has a higher budget then Evan did and pulled in less in its domestic debut than the Steve Carell comedy, the fi... The Top 10 Worst Genre Films of All Time
by Jet Lag (Mon 12-10-2007)
1. DOOM:
Ever seen a grown man cry? We knew it was going to be bad going into it but nothing could prepare us for the unrelenting, overpowering, colossal boredom that was to be unleashed upon us.. Andy Warhol or Yoko Ono or someone made a movie that was ... Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)
With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ... Twisted tale of SHADOWBOXER
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-18-2004)
Joining the cast of SHADOWBOXER is actress Vanessa Ferlito. The CSI: NEW YORK actress will play a pregnant mobster's wife that's being targeted by a contract killer. Helen Mirren (PRIME SUSPECT) and Cuba Gooding Jr. (JERRY MCGUIRE) play the film's two kil... Music à la Melle
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-11-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEComposer Gil Melle, an innovator in mixing electronic and orchestral music, died last Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. For nearly five decades, Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding ... Cult-ivation
by Tara DiLullo (Mon 11-01-2004)
It just so happens the up and coming collectible company's sister business is the respected SOTA F/X, a special effects house that was started by Jerry Macaluso, who is also President of SOTA Toyswhich put them in a perfect position to mine the vast catal... RAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-29-2004)
RAY might be just another showbiz biography, albeit a very good one, but for two things. One is the noteworthy central performance by Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles. The other is Charles' music without banging us over the head with it, RAY shows us just how m... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... BELA LUGOSI
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
Boris Karloff was always more respected and had a more rewarding career. Horror stars like Christopher Lee and Vincent Price have enjoyed long and varied careers. But Bela Lugosi has the most fiercely loyal fanbase, and despite many career setbacks, has c... NATIONAL TREASURE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-19-2004)
It should be said up front that NATIONAL TREASURE is entertaining in the manner of a genre that has subtly slipped away in recent years, the action-adventure romp. It is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and has the kind of big setpieces associated with his w... Bruckheimer's G-FORCE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-03-2004)
G-FORCE. Remember that name because it's the title of a new Disney movie being produced by action super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer. And it's full of animals.As incredible as it may sound, the G-FORCE movie is about a troupe of super-intelligent animal com... Music for Stallone
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-17-2005)
Intrada has reissued one of Jerry Goldsmith’s most memorable action scores, RAMBO III, third film in the Sylvester Stallone about the persecuted Vietnam Vet who just Wants To Go Home. Released as Intrada MAF7094, the release contains the same content as ... FIRST CONTACT DVD Features Goldsmith Tribute
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-09-2005)
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that the upcoming 2-disc edition of the eighth STAR TREK feature film, FIRST CONTACT, will be released on March 15th, 2005, and will contain among its plethora of features a special tribute to long-time TREK comp... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... ELEKTRA-fying Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-20-2005)
Christophe Beck's unusually textured score for ELEKTRA is being heard in theaters this week, with a soundtrack album recently released on Varese Sarabande. The score opens with a heartfelt theme that achieves a notable emotive power not unlike the opening... Cool '60s Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-14-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSEngland's Harkit Records continues to mine the retrograde treasure trove of 1960s film music with three new releases that are a delight of the period. Making its first foray onto CD, George Duning's lighthearted and theatrical s... Edward Shearmur and the Music of Tomorrow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-09-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSEdward Shearmur’s score for Kerry Conran’s delightfully retro SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, released this week on Sony Classical SK 92932, conveys the sound and feel of Hollywood’s golden-age composers, although most co... Trojan Horse
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-08-2004)
The prevalence of rejected film scores has become so commonplace these days, as studios continually strive to meet the lowest common denominator of audience taste, that it's no longer a surprise when even the top composers in Hollywood find their music to... NATIONAL TREASURE trailer uncovered
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 06-27-2004)
The first trailer for Nicolas Cage's upcoming action-adventure film NATIONAL TREASURE has arrived on the Web. Set for release on November 24, the film follows the search by a archaeologist (Cage) on the hunt for a fabled lost loot buried by the founding f... Bandai Talks Distribution (Mon 09-22-2003)
With the news of Bandai\'s move away from Pioneer as the distributor of their products, we went to get a few words about it from Bandai\'s Jerry Chu.Fall release for TEAM AMERICA?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-17-2004)
We haven't heard anything about SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's next film, TEAM AMERICA, in almost a year. Thankfully, there's an update in today's Variety about the comedy project which informs us that the movie began filming last month.... A return to POLICE ACADEMY
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-08-2004)
A new POLICE ACADEMY movie?! Someone check the year. Are we back in the 80s?Look around the movie theaters and video stores and see for yourself: retro cop comedy is in. With the success of STARSKY & HUTCH and CHARLIE'S ANGELS, why not resurrect a dead fi... Eisner Award winners announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-26-2004)
The winners of the 16th Annual Eisner Awards, celebrating the year's best in comic book stories, artwork and publishing, were handed out last Friday evening at the San Diego Comic Convention. If there was a big winner it would have to be THE SANDMAN: ENDL... WITHOUT A PADDLE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-20-2004)
WITHOUT A PADDLE is a comedy that on the one hand is not nearly as funny as it ought to be and on the other has some genuine laughs that are still funny when recalled the next day.The plot is fairly simple. Thirtyish lifelong friends Dan (Seth Green), Jer... Uma Strikes Again!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-10-2004)
Regular readers know of our enthusiasm for the adventures of Beatrix Kiddo, so our spotlight item this week should come as no surprise. You may be wondering if we're giving away copies of the DVD, just as we did on the release of KILL BILL Volume 1. Yes w... Strings pulled for TEAM AMERICA trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-02-2004)
The boys behind SOUTH PARK have something to show you.The first trailer for Matt Stone and Trey Parker's TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE is now online. Imagine an alternate universe where Jerry Bruckheimer, not Gerry Anderson, produced the 1960s THUNDERBIRDS T... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Mon 02-14-2005)
The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held on Saturday, February 5th at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and aired the same night on TNT. The words on the red carpet that kept radiating were... "It's a thrill and an honor to be nominated by ... Koreans get you HIGH
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-22-2005)
Today Fox is promoting some of their DVD seasoned TV series by releasing "TV Starter Sets". These include the first two episodes of each show for under ten bucks, with a coupon inside that can get you one of the series seasons at a discount. Titles includ... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... DVD of the APES
by News Editor (Sat 01-21-2006)
On March 28, 2006, Fox Home Entertainment will release all-new DVD Singles of the Original Planet of the Apes Series Mastered in Anamorphic Widescreen and featuring THX Certified 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. In addition to the original film series P... Goldsmith for Ransom
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-17-2006)
Prometheus Records has re-released the motion picture soundtrack to RANSOM, the 1975 thriller, starring Sean Connery and Ian McShane, featuring music composed and conducted by the great Jerry Goldsmith, and performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra... Firm Films Reaches Out for HELL HOUSE
by News Editor (Wed 11-30-2005)
Firm Films has picked up the rights to make a film based on the Hell House Outreach. The staged haunted house-like attraction, created by pastor Keenan Roberts, runs through Halloween and its exhibits preach the fire and brimstone conservative values of ... Caviezel Looks at DEJA VU
by News Editor (Tue 11-29-2005)
Jim Caviezel is in talks to star in DEJA VU. He would join a cast that alread includes Denzel Washington.The drama centers around a terrorist (Caviezel) who blows up a ferry. An FBI agent (Washington) who, upon discovering that a woman he loves was amon... Goldberg Faces DEJA VU
by Newz Editor (Thu 01-26-2006)
Touchstone Pictures has signed Adam Goldberg to the cast of DEJA VU. He joins a cast which already includes Denzel Washington and Jim Caviezel.As previously reported, the story follow an FBI agent who travels back in time to save a woman from a murder an... King Kong versus Godzilla on CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
For the first time ever on CD in North America, La-La Land records presents the original motion picture soundtrack to the classic 1962 Toho Studios monster thriller KING KONG VS. GODZILLA. Legendary composer Akira Ifukube (GOJIRA/GODZILLA) fashions a spel... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Wildmusic
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-13-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Disney has released a quite nice soundtrack to their latest animated comedy, THE WILD, featuring a splendid, full-blooded orchestral score by Alan Silvestri, who hasn't had an outright swashbuckling score like this 2001's THE MU... SUPER Lawsuit
by News Editor (Wed 04-05-2006)
Variety reports that the widow and daughter of Jerome Siegel, originator of the comicbook series SUPERBOY, is suing the WB over SMALLVILLE.A federal judge in Los Angeles has found that WB's show may be infringing on the copyrights held on the Superboy cha...