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FANTASTIC FOUR: Two 40th Anniversary Visions
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-26-2001)
This week is a perfect time to reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Fantastic Four, and indeed, the 40th birthday of the Marvel Universe in general as well. A few days ago, just in time to commemorate this landmark in the history of the First Family of ... John Ottman Joins the Fantastic Four
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-14-2005)
John Ottman has risen to an impressive prominence over the last several years, while also avoiding that traditional Hollywood pitfall typecasting. He's managed to score a continual variety of films from scary horror films like URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT a... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Nine
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-14-2007)
Here we are the season finale, more ex-Deadwood actors and more weirdness. Do we know anymore about the story? Well, no not so much. Do we really know anything about what we’ve spent the last ten weeks watching? Again, no, not so... 
JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Three
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-03-2007)
John from Cincinnati continues to easily be the strangest show on TV. Sometimes it is legitimately bizarre and other times it feels a little like it’s trying really hard to be strange. This week many of the characters finally start to catc... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Seven
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-31-2007)
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I have to ask it again here; when does the ambiguity go too far? This series has asked tons of questions and set up plenty of vague and surreal situations but so far very little has been explained.... John Wayne - Genius
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-29-2007)
In our DVD Shopping List Prize Closet this week we have some terrific classic Hong Kong action titles, courtesy of Dragon Dynasty. Two winners will get both Shanghai Express and Above the Law, and all you have to do to win is send an email which includes ... THE FILMS OF JOHN CARPENTER
by Jason Bovberg (Fri 07-07-2000)
John Carpenter`s rsum is top-heavy with such genre classics as Halloween, The Thing and Escape from New York, and yet lately the director`s name conjures more groans than cheers. Who didn`t walk away from Village of the Damned or Vampires with a sour ta... JOHN Q.
by Michael Tunison (Fri 02-15-2002)
Sometimes one element is enough to keep a film alive when all of its vital signs seem to be failing, and such is the case with Denzel Washington's heartfelt performance in the otherwise creaky melodrama JOHN Q. This health care-themed riff on DOG DAY AFTE... BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-05-1999)
Is it possible for a film to be both good and overrated? If we ever had any doubts, they were answered with a resounding `yes` with the release of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT - a film that deserved praise but not the universal accolades it received. Not to be... HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 08-25-2001)
In Part 1 of CINESCAPE's exclusive John Carpenter interview, the famed director discussed getting his latest jaunt into the sci-fi/horror genre, GHOSTS OF MARS, off the ground and out of the hands of intrusive studio executives. In our continuing coverage... Taking Score for STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-04-2004)
For many years now, William Stromberg and John Morgan have been highly respected names in restored film scores from Hollywoods Golden Age. Through an outstanding series of Classic Film Scores on the Marco Polo label, restored musically by Morgan and perf... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...VIZ MEDIA AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PARTICIPATING IN THE JAPAN! CULTURE + HYPER CULTURE EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTING JAPANESE ART AND POP CULTURE (Tue 02-05-2008)
Visitors Invited To The VIZ Media Manga Caf And Lounge To Sample An Array Of Animation And Manga San Francisco, CA, February 5, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...William Ross: Crafting the Music for Harry Potter
by Ford A. Thaxton and Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-28-2002)
The magical, adventurous world of Harry Potter was well defined by composer John Williams in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. With his characteristic flair for melody, effervescent action scoring, and musical depictions of fantasy and suspense, John... Constantine
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)
Genre: Horror/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Warner Brothers.Production Company: Shuler Donner/Donner Productions.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Keanu Reeves (John Constantine); Rachel Weisz (Angela); Tilda Swinton (Gabriel); Djimon Hounsou (Papa Mid... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 3
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 08-26-2001)
In Part 2 of CINESCAPE's exclusive John Carpenter interview, the famed director discussed the process behind his unique brand of movie making. In the final installment of our coverage, the filmmaker looks into the future: what projects lie ahead, what pro... Snake Plissken Chronicles, John Carpenter's
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Animation/Sequel.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Production IG.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken).Who's Making It:Mamoru Oshii (Director); Corey Mitchel, William Wilson (Screenwriters); Jo... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)
After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne... Royal Hunt Parts Ways With Singer John West
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-23-2007)
Danish/American progressive metal band Royal Hunt has issued the following statement: "Royal Hunt and John West [vocals] have decided that at this time (after numerous albums and concert tours) they are no longer able to contribute cr... John Carter of Mars
by Development Heck (Wed 01-04-2006)
John Carter of Mars (Sci-fi)Current stage: DevelopmentDescription: A Civil War veteran retreats into a cave to avoid capture by Apache Indians takes an otherworldly turn as he's transported via time portal to the planet of Barsoom and taken prisoner by 1... JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-02-2001)
Salden comes from a world with higher gravity and a thicker atmosphere, a world where the terrorist Gundor Gorrok wreaks havoc. Gorrok has killed Salden's wife and plans to steal the prototype Time/Space Bender to escape. Salden fights his way aboard the ... Rated R JOHN RAMBO Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)
A second Rated-R trailer of JOHN RAMBO has appeared online. A few months ago, a redband look at the upcoming installment of the returning Vietnam vet hit the web featuring some dialogue in the film and culminating in some gruesome kills from Rambo himself... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 08-24-2001)
"Retirement" is a common threat director John Carpenter issues at the end of his films, but the man who made a name for himself with the independent chiller HALLOWEEN and garnered Jeff Bridges an Academy Award nomination for his performance in STARMAN say... How John Rzeznik became the latest Disney lyricist
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-16-2002)
During an interview for his latest Disney animated project, TREASURE PLANET, producer Roy Conli (HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME) discussed how Goo-Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik became involved with the project. Rzeznik composed and performed two songs for the ... John Carpenter
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-11-2007)
This week, I’m going to talk about something near and dear to my own inner child. It’s going to be about someone in our Hollywood scene who has been a personal favorite of mine since I was a kid and it’s someone who made an impact in ... Joe Satriani to Team Up with John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert for 2007 G3 Tour
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-31-2007)
The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The 2007 tour mar... Despite Oscar's disrespect, Film Music Critics Vote John Williams "Composer of the Year"
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-13-2006)
While the uproar over last week's shameful awarding of the Oscar for best Musical Score (ignoring two fantastically progressive John Williams scores, MUNICH and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA in favor of Gustavo Santaolalla's simplistic guitar interludes for BROKEBA... FARSCAPE'S John Crichton: Ben Browder
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 07-03-2000)
Ben Browder, on his way to his last, official second-season shooting day for the series Farscape is feeling, well, sad. Fans in the United States have only seen eight episodes of the second season so far, and the show has been picked up for a third. Still... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)
If you have ever seen a John Woo film and read most of what`s written about them, you`d think that they`re about guns. Hands lovingly caressing revolvers or stroking pump-action shotgun barrels, Woo`s heroes tap dance upon the fence between psychotic rel... John Frankenheimer, 1930-2002
by John Thonen (Wed 07-17-2002)
"I want reality. I never want the audience to say, I don't believe that."When director John Frankenheimer unexpectedly passed away June 6th, even the hype-ridden world of Hollywood had to stop and offer a moment of recognition to a master. Frankenheimer's... John Buscema Battles Stomach Cancer
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-09-2001)
For those of us who just saw John Buscema one of Marvel's greatest living illustrators at the San Diego Comic-Con this past July, there was no real indication that anything was amiss. Unfortunately, CINESCAPE has learned that Buscema is facing a very di... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Five
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-17-2007)
OK, we’re officially at the halfway point for this season and things are finally starting to happen. The things that are wrong with the show are still wrong this week (Rebecca De Mornay’s character) but the things that are right, are at t... John Hurt Talks INDY 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
Nearly three decades after voice-starring as Aragorn (Lord of the Rings) and having a nasty little alien pop out of his chest (Alien), the actor is still amassing an impressive resume. Premiere had a chance to sit down with John Hurt, who's sta... John Carpenter on Mars
by John Thonen (Sat 11-20-1999)
The wheels are beginning to turn at Storm King Productions, home of director John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN) and his producer-wife Sandy King (VAMPIRES). An official announcement is expected soon for a now tentative spring 2000 production start on Carpenter`s ... Susan Sarandon and John Goodman join "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-02-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Emile Hirsch in the upcoming film, Speed Racer.Goodman is playing Pops, a race car owner and builder. Sarandon's character is the backbone of t... John August to write "Shazam!"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John August has been hired to write the upcoming adaptation of the DC comic, Shazam!.The series focuses on Billy Batson, a teenager who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "... John Constantine Hellblazer: Reasons to be Cheerful
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-02-2007)
Hellblazer is really one of the great success stories in modern comics. Introduced as a minor character (an annoying one at that) in Swamp Thing, John Constantine got his own series in 1988 and will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cont... GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)
The Internet has become an amazing source of information on past, current and upcoming films, but, the nets very nature has also made it a breeding ground for gossip and misinformation, particularly for actors and filmmakers with strong cult followings. ... John Travolta in negotiations to become Intermedia's LAST CHANCE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 09-30-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has announced that John Travolta (SWORDFISH, DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE) is in negotiations to star in Intermedia Films' JOE'S LAST CHANCE. Andrew Bergman (STRIPTEASE, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS) will direct. Following in the ANALYZE THIS vein, L... Robert Zemeckis doing "John Carter of Mars"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-08-2007)
According to film ick, Robert Zemeckis and Disney may be teaming up to make a motion capture John Carter of Mars film. The site's speculation is based on various emails citing gossip in motion capture circles. The series tells of a Civil War officer... Screenwriter John Logan writes a ticket to the future for THE TIME MACHINE
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Wed 03-13-2002)
John Logan, screenwriter for GLADIATOR and the upcoming STAR TREK: NEMESIS, had to think for about five seconds when offered the chance to adapt the classic H.G. Wells' SF novel, THE TIME MACHINE, for Dreamworks. Offering a new take on the original novel ... Next For John Carpenter?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-02-2001)
Though GHOSTS OF MARS hasn't hit theater screens yet, director John Carpenter is at work on his next movie project. But he's choosing to stay quiet about what it is.While talking to syndicated columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith, Carpenter revea... BATTLEFIELD EARTH: John Travolta's Greatest Challenge
by Edward Gross (Wed 03-22-2000)
Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, John Travolta has played a wide-ranging series of characters, from a moronic student (TV`s WELCOME BACK, KOTTER) to a disco king (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER), criminal with dreams of stardom (GET SHORTY), and a coup... Kate Walsh and John Cusack in 1408
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-12-2006)
Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy) has signed on the dotted line and will join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in the Dimension Films' big screen Stephen King adaptation 1408.Cusack will play a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when... John Malkovich is a Magician
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-24-2006)
John Malkovich has signed on to play a magician in THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD. The movie will be directed by Sean McGinly and also stars Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks.The story follows a renowned illusionist whose career is going downhill. A kid fresh out of sch... The return of John Landis
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-14-2004)
John Landis, the director of such 70s and 80s classics as THE BLUES BROTHERS, ANIMAL HOUSE and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, is stepping up to helm a new film project. Landis has attached his name to direct a big screen version of EPIC PROPORTIONS, an o... Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... John Woo might get PAYCHECK
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-23-2002)
Paramount is hoping that John Woo (WINDTALKERS, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II) will bring his thrilling directorial style to their adaptation of PAYCHECK, based on sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's short story. VARIETY reports that Woo is currently in negotiations ... John Eric Bently joins RESIDENT EVIL
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-28-2006)
John Eric Bentley will join the cast of the upcoming RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION to be directed by Russell Mulcahy.Bently will play an executive from the Umbrella Corporation who is trying to track down Milla Jovovich's character, Alice.RESIDENT EVIL: EXTIN... John K's revenge
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-15-2006)
MONSTER HOUSE opens Friday, and the hype machine is chugging hard for it, but I'm not too excited about it. The situation seems trite, and the character designs are too close to real humans, so their exaggerations just look grotesque. I could be wrong, of... John Goodman joins DEATH SENTENCE
by Karl Schneider (Sat 10-14-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Goodman has signed on to star in 20th Century Fox's upcoming vigilante drama DEATH SENTENCE. He will join Kevin Bacon, Kelly Preston and Aisha Tyler in the cast of the film.The film centers on a father, played by ... John Leguizamo to star in THE MINISTERS
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-12-2006)
According to Production Weekly, John Leguizamo is looking to star in an upcoming Franc. Reyes' thriller called THE MINISTERS.The film follows a female NYPD detective whose father was murdered by a mysterious religious group thirteen years prior and had di... John Woo casts THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)
John Woo has signed Chow Yun-Fat, Ken Watanabe, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling to star in his upcoming film THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF.The film is set in the final days of the Han Dynasty in the year 208 and covers the war that est... John Woo Presents Stranglehold
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-09-2006)
Plot:
Chow Yun Fat takes the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo’s film Hard Boiled. Set up as a shooter game, it runs through blights of the main character in the underground. Your job is to destroy the entire seedy underworld, while trying... A Horror Western From John Woo?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
Ryan Rotten has alerted us to a myspace blog from actress Jordan Bayne, which revealed an interesting little project on the horizon. It seems that John Woo may be executive producing (and possibly directing) a new western horror called High Moon. If... John Moore to Pilot AIRBORNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
Director John Moore's (The Omen) schedule continues to fill up recently. Last week, he was tapped to direct the adaptation of the VIRULENTS comic, a story based around vampire zombies fighting soldiers in Afghanistan. Now, Variety is reporting the directo... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Two
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 06-19-2007)
Is there a series on television right now that has as many offbeat characters as this one? I don’t think so, and in the end, that’s why I came back for week two of the series. The series opener didn’t do much story-wise. I... John Ottman scores THE INVASION
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-30-2007)
This week, composer John Ottman was at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers, recording his score to the new sci-fi thriller, The Invasion. Directed by award-winning German director Oliver Hirschbiegel (The Experiment, Downfall), the film stars Ni... Sam Elliot joins "John Rambo"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-23-2007)
According to The Hollywood News, Sam Elliot has signed on to play a role in the upcoming Rambo sequel, John Rambo.The film, which stars Matt Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin, will see Rambo fighting to save Christian missionaries ... JOHN RAMBO Gets a Release Date
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
You most likely had a glimpse at the two Rated-R trailers for Lionsgate's upcoming installment of JOHN RAMBO which we published last Saturday. Now, we have an official release date thanks to Lionsgate. Rambo will be declaring war on January 25, 2008 in th... JOHN RAMBO Has a New Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Lionsgate has given a new title to the upcoming John Rambo flick featuring the return of Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The new title seems to have been given in accordance with the violence/gore of the trailers & footage we hav... John Boorman Reliving EMPEROR HADRIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-29-2008)
Fans of Excalibur and The Emerald Forest will be pleased to hear that British director John Boorman is ready to travel back in time to relive the life of Roman Emperor Hadrian, the man most known for building the wall between England and Scotland. Boorman... John Woo Takes on Comic CALIBER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
One thing seems certain about John Woo. The man knows all about certain caliber bullets and guns from such movie experiences as Hard Boiled and The Killer. Well, Variety's reporting that the director will be taking that and incorporating it into the 19th ... Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Talks Blood+ & More With Translator John Thomas (Sun 06-22-2008)
Plus Anime Expo, kids activities in Japan, contests, & Auroranote in episode 69! GRIMES, IA, June 20, 2008 - Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome John Thomas - the translator of Dark Horse's Blood+ novels a...John Logan's NEMESIS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 12-09-2002)
Fans of STAR TREK are anxiously awaiting the latest film in the venerable franchise, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, which opens this Friday. The tenth TREK picture, and the fourth to feature the NEXT GENERATION cast, NEMESIS depicts Captain Picard's efforts to make ... Pixar negotiating for "John Carter of Mars"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-17-2007)
Disney and Pixar are in final negotiations to acquire the film rights to the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel series John Carter of Mars. The series tells of a Civil War officer named John Carter who is transported to Mars and finds himself a captive of the ... John Stockwell to direct "Villain"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-03-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Stockwell is in negotiations to direct the upcoming thriller Villain.The script, written by Joshua Zetumer, follows a forest-fire spotter with a secret who is visited by his crazy brother in the remote, frozen wil... John Carpenter and game producer Rob Loftus uncover the nature of F.E.A.R.
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Mon 10-31-2005)
It's a sad time in horror movie history when the gaming industry has a better idea how to scare the crap out of its target audience, while big studio horror flounders with incomprehensible dreck like BOOGEYMAN, VENOM and HIDE AND SEEK. And with the releas... JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-25-2003)
Snake Plissken, one of the '80s greatest cinematic outlaw heroes - as played by Kurt Russell in the cult classic, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - is back in an all-new comic book incarnation. Seems that his creators, producers John Carpenter and Debra Hill, have d... Glenn John McQueen, Pixar animator, dies
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-19-2002)
VARIETY notes the passing of Glenn John McQueen, a veteran animator for Pixar. Mr. McQueen passed away on October 29 at 41 in Berkeley of melanoma. McQueen worked on TOY STORY, his first film at Pixar, and went on to contribute work to TOY STORY 2, A BUG'... John Cleese to script SUPERMAN
by Mike Whybark (Mon 11-18-2002)
ANANOVA points out that funny, funny man John Cleese will be scripting a SUPERMAN tale for DC to be titled "True Brit", concerning the interesting hijinks that would follow on should Supes have happened to land in England.DC Comics editor Mike Carlin, spe... WAR OF THIS WORLD: John Williams' Latest Spielberg Score
by Randall Larson (Mon 12-19-2005)
Award-winning composer John Williams has had a rather fruitful year. He wrote his final STAR WARS score. He scored a Steven Spielberg summer action movie (WAR OF THE WORLDS). He scored a period drama (MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA). To finish off the year, he score... Composer John Frizzell Will Stay Alive
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-28-2006)
Composer John Frizzell scores STAY ALIVE. Written and directed by William Brent Bell and starring Frankie Muniz (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE), the film tells the story of a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Stay Alive. The game details the... John Moore to direct PILGRIM
by Karl Schneider (Sat 10-14-2006)
According to Variety, John Moore is in negotiations to direct the Regency Enterprises film PILGRIM, formerly titled 'Splinter Cell'.The script, written by William Wisher, follows the story of a former CIA agent who, haunted by the murder of his mentor, ac... John Irving and Stephen King want Harry Potter to live!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-02-2006)
JK Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving were at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for a charity reading. While answering questions, it became clear that Irving and King wanted Harry Potter to survive the final book of the HARRY POTTER series. Row... Sir John Tavener to score Universal's sci-fi drama, THE CHILDREN OF MEN
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-17-2006)
In one of the most prestigious composer assignments this year, Sir John Tavener has been engaged by Universal Pictures to compose original music for Alfonso Cuarn's upcoming film THE CHILDREN OF MEN. Tavener, one of the most respected composers of contem... John Meredyth Lucas dead at 83
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-07-2002)
VARIETY reports that writer, director, and producer John Meredyth Lucas passed away of leukemia on October 19 in Los Angeles at age 83. Lucas' career stretched back to the infancy of television, and was marked by long involvement with genre projects, incl... SEQUENTIAL THOUGHTS: John Romita Jr.
by John Romita Jr. (Mon 11-12-2001)
Welcome to the first in a series of exclusive columns written for CINESCAPE by some of the best and brightest in the comic book industry. SEQUENTIAL THOUGHTS gives these talented creators a chance to write about anything they wish and bring their thoughts... Two New JOHN RAMBO Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-18-2007)
Two new photos from JOHN RAMBO have appeared online this afternoon courtesy of Comingsoon. One photo is on the left hand side with John (Sylvester Stallone) hunting something in the water with his bow. To see the other photo, click right here. T... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Four
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-10-2007)
We’re about halfway through this season and even though I really like some of these characters, the series is starting to try my patience. This episode was again another character set up type of episode. Shouldn’t we be beyond the ch... "Prison Break: John Doe"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 01-26-2007)
The ads for the spring return of Prison Break have hinted that this is the time the boys stop running and start fighting back. It’s true that they do just that with an unlikely ally in Kellerman, the rogue agent who once worked directly fo... John Debney enters ZATHURA
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-03-2005)
Music from the Movies (www.musicfromthemovies.com) reports the upcoming film version of children's author Chris Van Allsburg's book Zathura will get an original score by John Debney. The composer has been hired by Columbia Pictures to write the music for ... John Moore Adapts VIRULENTS Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-07-2007)
Another horror comic on the way? Yesterday, we learned that DARKCHYDLE was being adapted to the big screen. Today, we learn from Variety that an adaptation of the "zombie vampire" comic, VIRULENTS, is also being prepped. Fox has selected John Mo... John Moore Remaking CAPRICORN ONE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-05-2008)
John Moore will direct a remake of the 1978 conspiracy thriller Capricorn One, reports Variety. Peter Buchman penned the screenplay for New Regency. The original cult hit was penned and directed by Peter Hyams and starred Elliot Gould, James Brolin and O... It's official: Stahl is T3's John Conner
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-25-2002)
Ending months of speculation and wild goose Internet rumors, Nick Stahl (IN THE BEDROOM) has been cast as John Conner in T3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. He steps into the role after T2's John Conner, Edward Furlong, could not reprise the mantle because of perso... URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT - Director John Ottman Video
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-21-2000)
The slasher film sub-genre received a shot in the arm with the blockbuster success of Scream a few years ago. Since then, numerous sequels, follow-ups, and imitators have emerged; only the first sequel really matched the box office of the original, but by... POKEMON Composer John Loeffler
by Steve Fritz (Sat 09-09-2000)
John Loeffler virtually runs into the reception area of Paradise Music for this interview, apologizing profusely for being a tad late. Apparently, Loeffler is running into production snags on the upcoming POKEMON LIVE production slated to debut at New Yor... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 3
by Craid D. Reid (Fri 06-16-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the unpretentious Woo, he talked about his next project WIND TALKERS, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 and Tom Cruise`s efforts as a stuntman and rock climber. In Part Two, we learned that the final pugilistic parley between Cruise a... A Tribute to John Thonen
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-12-2004)
Based on Actual Television Shows Greetings Cinescapers! While every week I try to bring you more of my patented anti-wit, along with a series of unwarranted attacks on beloved television series and classic films, (an obvious sour grapes result of the fail... John Logan's NEMESIS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 12-06-2002)
The crew of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION are undergoing many changes in their new film, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, but perhaps one of the biggest differences between this tenth film in the popular franchise and those that have come before is the presence of a ... John Carradine: The Films
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 12-28-1999)
Extraordinary character actor Carradine`s 200-plus films are definitively catalogued for the first time in Weaver`s exhaustively researched tome. It leads off with an introduction by director Jo Dante, recalling his experiences working with Carradine on T... TOY STORY 2: The Career of John Lasseter
by Mike Lyons (Fri 11-26-1999)
It`s fitting that John Lasseter is the creator of both TOY STORY 1 and 2. After all, it`s not everyone who treats toys with such Holy Grail protectiveness. `My office is just wall-to-wall shelves of all different types of toys,` says Lasseter. `I have fiv... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... JOHN DOE season one pics
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 09-19-2002)
FOX has released images from the second episode of JOHN DOE.The show centers around John Doe, an amnesiac who knows everything in the world but who he is. Week after week, he uses his wits to solve crimes, as well as track down his true identity.Click on ... DUNE: Alec Newman and John Harrison
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-27-2000)
To hear director John Harrison`s take on Alec Newman, it was almost a miracle that he ever hired the young actor to play Dune`s Paul Atreides. `I had set out very early on to look for somebody that was a brilliant young actor to do the role,` said Harriso... John Byrne Does FF Poster
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-29-2001)
John Byrne is returning to FANTASTIC FOUR - ever so briefly. The veteran writer/artist has created a limited edition mini-poster featuring the FANTASTIC FOUR battling Doctor Doom to benefit the American Cancer Society.The full color 3-D computer-generated... John Ottman's Arachnid Overtures Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 07-14-2002)
John Ottman is unique in the world of filmmaking in that he has, at various times, served as a composer of film music (LAKE PLACID, SNOW WHITE, HALLOWEEN: H20), a film editor (THE USUAL SUSPECTS), and a director (URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT). He recently ret... John Ottman's Arachnid Overtures Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-08-2002)
John Ottman's career continues to shift between composing (LAKE PLACID, SNOW WHITE, HALLOWEEN: H20), film editing (THE USUAL SUSPECTS), and directing (URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT). Through the space of less than a decade, Ottman has spun his talents into mor... In Memory of John Buscema
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-11-2002)
Sad word has come of the demise of comic artist John Buscema. The artist succumbed to stomach cancer, which he had been diagnosed with in fall 2001.John Buscema was born on December 11, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, and began his long career in comics at Timely C... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-06-2002)
Composer John Debney has spent several years scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, but recently he received a much more meaty assignment: composing chores on the... John Cusack and Sean Hayes join "Igor"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-28-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Cusack and Sean Hayes join the voice cast of the upcoming CG Animated film, Igor.Igor is a playfully irreverent comedy which brings a new twist to the classic monster genre, Igor is the story of a mad scientist's ... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: John Woo, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 06-08-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the diplomatic John Woo, the Hong Kong director extraordinaire discussed the premise behind his next film WIND TALKER, a movie he calls his `dream project,` and talked at length about MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2, based on the sho... John Colicos Dies at 71 (Tue 03-07-2000)
John Colicos, best known for his recurring role on Battlestar Galactica and for his portrayal of Klingon Commander Kor on Star Trek, passed away Monday. Highlights of the 71-year-old Canadian actors career include starring as King Lear at Londons Old Vi...GREEN LANTERN #156
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-03-2002)
Readers of GREEN LANTERN since Judd Winick took over may note a curious thing: it's not just about Kyle Rayner anymore. If any title deserved to have the word "family" added to the title (as in BATMAN FAMILY, SUPERMAN FAMILY, or even GREEN ARROW FAMILY), ... Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)
2006 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECAP
By far the best soundtrack release of 2007 was certainly the majestic, 3-CD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Complete Recording – but that’s a revived archival score, and we&... They Call him Mr Snoops - Disney Chronicler John Culhane
by Mike Lyons (Fri 09-01-2000)
For most, August 26, 1951 was a summer Sunday like any other. For a seventeen-year-old named John Culhane, it was anything but. `It was the happiest day of my life,` remembers Culhane with a smile, `and it was the key to the rest of my life.`Culhane, yo... FARSCAPE Chat Transcript: Gigi Edgley, Lani John Tupu & Wayne Pygram (Mon 09-18-2000)
SteveVP Today we will be chatting with Gigi Edgley, Wayne Pygram, Lani John Tupu, three of the stars from the hit Sci-Fi Channel series FARSCAPE. Ms Edgley portrays Chiana in the show, an impetuous young thief. Mr Pygram has the role of Scorpius, a sadist...John Frankenheimer passes at 72
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-08-2002)
John Frankenheimer, the director who gave us the 1962 classic THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, as well as solid action films like RONIN and thrillers like SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, died Saturday at 72. According to wire reports, Frankenheimer, who also directed BLACK S... John Powell Chips Away at ICE AGE 2
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-02-2005)
20th Century Fox has confirmed to Music from the Movies (www.musicfromthemovies.com) that composer John Powell (SHREK, THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, EVOLUTION) has been hired to compose the music for ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN for release in March next year. The seq... John Byrne's LAB RATS
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Beginning in April, veteran comics writer/artist John Byrne will have a new ongoing series, LAB RATS, with DC Comics.In the first issue, readers will be introduced to the research subjects of the Campus - a scientific institution whose goals are unknown a... In Memory of John Chambers
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-31-2001)
Word has come that the great make-up artist/technician John Chambers passed away last weekend of natural causes.Chambers started his career creating prosthetic limbs. Eventually, he jumped into the world of television, requiring him to quickly create make... Martin and John Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hee Jung ParkTranslated by:Soo-Kyung KimAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayThree different stories about three different men named Martin and three different men named John. Confused? So are they... about love, relationships an... John Leguizamo: Ice Cold Bud
by Pamela Harland (Sat 03-16-2002)
It's no surprise that ICE AGE star John Leguizamo is a cartoon nut. "To me Mel Blanc was a comedy genius," says Leguizamo of his inspiration. "I will be sitting with my girlfriend watching cartoons for a little while and I am there watching for like two h... John Williams wins Saturn Award for SITH
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-08-2006)
John Williams' score for STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH was honored by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films at the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards on May 2. Williams received the Saturn Award for "Best Music," and the film itsel... Michael Clarke Duncan - Part Two
by Michael O'Connell (Fri 03-24-2000)
Sitting down to interview Michael Clarke Duncan who stars alongside Tom Hanks in The Green Mile, the first thing I notice is his jovial, garrulous manner. He`s friendly, open, and extremely happy to talk about the biggest role of his acting career. Big. T... Special EFFECTS soundtrack from CREEPSHOW's John Harrison
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-02-2005)
Shipping Dec. 6, 2005 from La-LaLand Records is composer John Harrison's never-before released score to the recently re-discovered cult thriller EFFECTS. Lauded for his groundbreaking scores for CREEPSHOW, DAY OF THE DEAD, TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE and othe... Pixar Developing JOHN CARTER OF MARS Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
How long has the sci-fi series JOHN CARTER OF MARS been in development hell? A long time, readers. A very long time...Not anymore thanks to Pixar and Disney. They're developing a trilogy based on the series with the first film adaptation to hit theaters s... John Williams to receive Henry Mancini Award
by RANDALL LARSON (Fri 06-02-2006)
John Williams will receive the Hank Award handed out by the Henry Mancini Institute at its 10th Anniversary Concert and Gala Celebration on June 17. The institute was founded in 1997 by composer Jack Elliott, dedicated to the legacy of Henry Mancini, the ... John Powell to score 'X-Men 3'
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-16-2005)
X-MEN 3 will get an original score by John Powell (ROBOTS, SHREK, PAYCHECK). The prestigious assignment has been confirmed to Music from the Movies by 20th Century Fox. Powell, whose previous action scores include FACE/OFF, THE BOURNE IDENTITY and THE ITA... John Woo's KILLER To Be Remade
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
Not even 20 years have passed since director John Woo released his Hong Kong action film, THE KILLER , but a remake is still on the horizon, says the Hollywood Reporter. A new American take of the film, yet featuring a new Korean star, will be u... Primeval: Composer John Frizzell Goes Alligator Hunting
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-10-2007)
Composer John Frizzell has traveled across three continents to score Primeval, Michael Katleman’s film based on the true story of a legendary 25-foot crocodile that killed an estimated 300 people in war-torn Burundi. The film stars Gideon Em... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day One
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 06-12-2007)
I was a big fan of Deadwood, and can’t wait to see the movies that will tie that series up. When I found out the John from Cincinnati was the creation of Milch, I was intrigued. From the ads, I was never able to really figure out what this... 12 inch John Wayne Figure!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
Sideshow Toys has revealed a new John Wayne Green Beret 12 inch figure featuring a dense tigerstripe camouflage uniform and a boonie hat.The figure also includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Sideshow's Creative Director, Tom Gilliland.Figure Fe... JOHN HANCOCK Set Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
It's a really slow news day....Really slow. I guess this gives our Maniacs a time to respond to the last 2 days of articles until something hot hits the wires but I'll pass this along in any case. A slew of new set photos from the upcoming misguided super... 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 ... Romancing Romita
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-27-2001)
For many fans of the Silver Age of comics and Spider-Man in particular, there is no more memorable artist than John Romita Sr., a man who brought his distinctive romantic touch to every title he illustrated. Beautifying the surreal world of Peter Parker f... 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 fictions 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... 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, ... JOHN CARPENTER PRESENTS VAMPIRES: LOS MUERTOS
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 07-06-2002)
Tonight the action channel will premiere a very loose sequel to JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES. Rumor has it that Destination Films had this picture originally slated for theatrical release under the title VAMPIRES 2. It's usually a bad sign when a theatrical ... Music for Twin Terrors & International Cops
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-09-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS England's Harkit Records, who have preserved on CD such quirky and cultic scores of the '60s and 70s as BARBARELLA, THE PENTHOUSE, VANISHING POINT, THEY CAME TO ROB LAS VEGAS, and MODESTY BLAISE (and who will soon release BURKE... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... Five-by-Five for 2005
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-12-2006)
The year 2005 was a good one for bombastic soundtracks, just as it was a pretty good year for bombastic action films, but there were also a number of profoundly affecting introspective dramatic scores as well. Here's my recap of my Top Twenty favorite new... 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... John Entwistle Anthology To Be Released In March
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-22-2005)
Sanctuary Records Group U.K. will release John Entwistle: So Who's The Bass Player? - The Ox Anthology on March 15 in England. The 2-CD set is the first-ever 2-disc career retrospective of the Who's much-missed rock-solid bass guitarist, and quite possibl... Berg, Bateman, Theron Discuss JOHN HANCOCK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Some new details and quotes for next summer's superhero film, JOHN HANCOCK, has appeared online courtesy of MTV. The film stars Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and is directed by Peter Berg. The site recently interviewed Bateman, Theron an... RAMBO
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sun 01-27-2008)
This is ‘Rambo’. If you don’t understand what “this is Rambo” means or all that it encompasses then do not see ‘Rambo’. It isn’t a film for you. If you know that Rambo will live “day by ... Appleseed Ex Machina (also w/Collector's Edition)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 03-10-2008)
What They SayBased on the manga from creator Shirow Masamune, Shinji Aramaki follows up his 2004 take on Appleseed with this new outing which finds Deunan and Briareos as both partners and lovers. As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus, the... Pics from the "Idaho" episode of JOHN DOE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-08-2002)
Here are the latest images from FOX's JOHN DOE series. John Doe (Dominic Purcell) learns more about his past from a woman who has been tracking his progress for some time. She gives Doe what he thinks is information that will help him discover his true i... Will Smith as JOHN HANCOCK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
The first set photos of the superhero gone wrong scenario, Will Smith's JOHN HANCOCK, has made its way online. The filming is shooting in Los Angeles and there are 10 photos of the sets which you view here. So, what's this movie about?
The stor... John J. Rambo - Halo Version
by News Editor (Mon 02-13-2006)
In the second quarter of 2006, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys will release the HALO Jumper Rambo figure. The Rambo figure features the muscular body developed by Hot Toys, which conceals all of the cleverly designed articulation. The HALO Jumper Rambo... Snipes to be JOHN DOE
by Mke Whybark (Thu 12-05-2002)
ZAP2IT reports that BLADE's Wesley Snipes has been tapped to lead the cast for JOHN DOE, a sci-fi action thriller.DOE's plot offers the tale of a homeless amnesiac who gradually discovers he's got superhuman powers, a beautiful home and girl, and is hunte... Meet John Doe, vampire
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-09-2003)
One year ago at this time, actor Dominic Pursell had his own TV series on the Fox Network. Unfortunately, JOHN DOE only lasted for one season before getting cancelled, Now Pursell is going to be returning to where the series was filmed -- Vancouver, Canad... History of Violence, A
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 08-03-2004)
Genre:Drama/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Benderspink.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Viggo Mortensen; Maria Bello; Ed Harris; William Hurt.Who's Making It:David Cronenberg (Director); Josh Olson (Screenwri... JOHN DOE re-ups at Fox
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-14-2002)
VARIETY reports that Fox has picked up a full season of JOHN DOE, as well as the police show FASTLANE.DOE's high ratings are the reason given for the amnesia serial's survival. Fates of other Fox shows, including Joss Whedon's SF series FIREFLY, hang in t... Last Night Music Came Out Of The Giallo
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-29-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Among the Italian horror "giallo" films scored by Bruno Nicolai in the early 1970s, is LE
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NOTTE CHE EVELYN USC DALLA TOMBA (The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grav... The 2 Johns
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-06-2006)
Many mathematicians and theologians are now saying that the Number of the Beast is actually 611. I know - short notice to reschedule your Antichrist party, but a late Saturday date is better anyway. Getting that tattoo changed is going to be a bitch, thou... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... 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 ... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... DOCTOR WHO: SPEARHEAD FROM SPACE
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-24-2001)
1970 saw many significant changes in the six-year-old DOCTOR WHO program. For one thing, the show would now be made and broadcast in color, and the season would be shortened by several weeks. The Doctor would be exiled to Earth, which would somewhat balan... Farscape Retrospective, Part Two
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 03-07-2001)
The events at the end of Farscapes first season are resolved in `Mind The Baby,` the first episode to air in season two. Despite the maneuvers of Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) and the behavior of Crais (Lani John Tupu), Moya is able to return, recover Aeryn (... O'Bannon talks FARSCAPE Part Two
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 09-12-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's exclusive Rockne S. O'Bannon interview, the FARSCAPE creator discussed two of the three third season episodes he scripted while acting as the show's executive producer. In this final installment, O'Bannon discusses "Fractures."I... 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... Synths & Symphs Silvestri Mixes it up in TOMB RAIDER 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-11-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONVarese Sarabande Records has released Alan Silvestri's large-scale score for TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE (302 066 502 2). Silvestri, known for his ability to deftly handle large-scale summer blockbusters, gives CRADLE OF LIFE... Musical Menace & Texture: Tyler Bates’ Journey from Slither to 300 and on to Halloween
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-02-2006)
If Tyler Bates is any evidence of the current state of the art of music for horror films, cinema of the macabre is in very good hands. The composer of Zach Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects, and James ... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
Kurt: How did you break into the comics industry? Tim: I worked my way up through the role playing game industry. I started doing that in 1986 and worked pretty steadily until about 1996. I started at the bottom and worked my way up the totem pole. By the... MAN FROM EARTH
by Tim Janson (Sat 11-17-2007)
A history professor gathers several of his esteemed colleagues together for a going away party at his remote cabin. His friends are all curious and concerned why he is suddenly packing up and leaving. This begins a mesmerizing 90 minute film tha... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Oscar Nominees Announced
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-11-2003)
The AMPAS announced Oscar nominees today and the leader is CHICAGO with 13 nominations. Other notable contenders included GANGS OF NEW YORK, with 10, and THE HOURS, nine; THE PIANIST, seven; and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with six.THE TWO TOWER... International Film Music Critics Association Nominees
by Randall Larson (Mon 02-05-2007)
The members of the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) have announced their nominees for the 3rd IFMCA Awards, honoring achievements in film and television music in 2006.
The nominees are: A - FILM SCORE OF THE YE... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Heavy Metal
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
With the last episode, we saw John trying to take control of his life and embrace his destiny. It’s interesting to see him making this move but a lot failed for me in the execution of that evolution. The evolution continues this week and it was... FREQUENCY
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 04-27-2000)
Its commonplace for a film with higher aspirations to avoid genre labelsif, by higher aspirations,` we mean hoping to reach a wider audience than hardcore Trekkies by incorporating elements of romance, action-adventure, or drama. In such cases, the fami... AMERICAN ZOMBIE
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 03-29-2008)
During its initial moments, American Zombie looks as though it’s going to be a complete mockumentary on socially conscious documentaries on minority groups, sort of a fantasy/comedy version of commentaries on gay people, religious people, surfers, e... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Farscape Retrospective Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 03-06-2001)
At the end of Farscapes second season, John Crichton (Ben Browder) was lying strapped to a surgical table with part of his brain gone. Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) had retrieved the chip from Crichtons head, and Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black) was entombed on a f... THE OTHERS
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-04-2000)
A few years back, NBC took a shot at becoming the Fox of the so-called Big Three Networks by starting up its Saturday night line up: the Thrillogy of three genre-action adventure shows began with a push, with only two of the original shows still on: THE P...