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by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-29-2007)
...ersary of John Wayne - which was May 26 -continues, though only Genius chose to release Duke titles this week with a batch of his early westerns. (For some reason Universal is holding theirs until June 12.)
(O) COLD VENGEANCE (Genius) 1935... 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... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 08-25-2001)
...just like John Wayne and Dean Martin did. It's the same story over and over.CINESCAPE: The film feels very much like a '70s exploitation movie. It's down and dirty, politically incorrect and has hard action was that intentional?CARPENTER: I guess I am... 
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 March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
... half-ass John Wayne impression "I've beaten things most people have never heard of, and these are going to do me in, pilgrim?" But he really tries.. Reeves kind of reminds me of that friend everyone has that's either in a band or writes or whatever... 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... 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 ... Testimony of Evil
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-07-2006)
...er Bros.) John Wayne triple bill. (O) THE BLUE MAX (Fox) John Guillermin’s unusual 1966 war flick tells the story of a WWI flying ace played by George Peppard. (O) THE CHAIRMAN (Fox) 1969 J. Lee Thonpson espionage epic ... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
...thly. The John Wayne-helmed GREEN BERETS (1968) featured one of the legendary Golden Age composer's last scores.The soundtrack of Paul Schrader's Bob (HOGAN'S HEROES) Crane biopic, AUTO FOCUS (Sanctuary 84577) contains only three score cues from Angelo... TOY STORY 2 (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 11-27-1999)
TOY STORY was one of the best overrated movies ever made. To be honest, the screenplay wasn`t all that wonderful: the plot mechanics were loose; the lead character, Woody, was really a selfish, unsympathetic protagonist, and the film didn`t really kick in... Xmas Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-12-2006)
...sp; JOHN WAYNE IN COLOR (Genius) Colorized versions of the early Wayne oaters Stolen Goods, Gold Strike River and An Innocent Man.
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(O) THE KUMITE (Lionsgate) Big martial arts tournament flick ... Ghost in the Shell Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-16-2007)
... likes of John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, and--the great exception, the last "real" movie star--Colt Reston. But something is going wrong: A group of anti-tech rebels are attacking the billboards, inspired by a mysterious manifesto known as "... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
...sp; JOHN WAYNE: SCREEN LEGEND (Universal) For some reason Universal split from the crowd and decided to release this box set after John Wayne Centennial Month was over, but they’ve got some goodies. Includes Reap the Wild Wind, The Spoilers... The Return of the King
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-04-2003)
... the 1974 John Wayne detective thriller McQ (a nice match to La-La Land's concurrent release of Dominic Frontiere's BRANNIGAN, Wayne's other detective thriller from 1975). FSM's premiere CD features the complete score in stereo sound from the original ... Columbo is Coming With the P.I.
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-07-2004)
...John Ford/John Wayne collaborations that are worth a watch or six. STARGATE SG-1 (9 pm, SCI-FI) 1) An
One of Anubis' supersoldiers on the battlefield in "Evolution, Part 1".
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unstoppable breed of Goa'uld soldiers proves sto... DVD Shopping Bag: TWISTER, on the Small Screen
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-13-2008)
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John Wayne: The Fox Westerns Collection (The Big Trail / North to Alaska / The Comancheros / The Undefeated)
Movieology Shockfest 1960-1969 [Widecreen Edition] (Dementia 13 / Last Man On Earth / City Of The Dead aka Horror Hotel / Ca... 50 GB Blu-ray discs, V FOR VENDETTA announced and TOTAL RECALL on Blu-ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-15-2006)
...PERA, the John Wayne classic THE SEARCHERS and the Clint Eastwood film UNFORGIVEN on Blu-ray. Halloween will also see the Steven Segal action flick UNDER SEIGE arrive on both formats. Spotlight of the Week:TOTAL RECALL on Blu-ray: Though receiving lit... SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-07-2003)
...eople as "John Wayne") and Wilson's Roy O'Bannon to London this time out. Wang seeks to avenge his father's murder while trying to keep up with his sister Lin (Fann Wong), who is intent on punishing the killer herself. Roy wants to demonstrate his frie... DVD Review of Dirty Harry Two Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 06-01-2008)
...nbsp;Even John Wayne would put down his cowboy hat and play a Dirty Harry-style cop in McQ. Dirty Harry wasn’t an action hero and it’s almost impossible to think that the film could have been made today when there is so much reliance o... IN THE CUT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-24-2003)
...ocence of John Wayne Gacy, Frannie glimpses a man being orally serviced by a woman, spotting (despite the darkness and distance) a distinctive tattoo on the man's hand. Franny, who's been celibate for awhile, is fascinated despite herself by the specta... Where Have All The Faces Gone?
by Rob Zombie (Sun 11-20-2005)
... McQueen, John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood and... well you get the point. These guys are the stuff legends are made of. The thing is studio people forget it takes time to become good at something. I'm not saying that young actors are bad, I'... AFI Releases Top 10 Lists for Genre Classics
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
...acino and John Wayne all have 3 films each. -- Diane Keaton is the most represented actress with 4 films on the list; Grace Kelly and Talia Shire each have 3 entries. To compile the final list, AFI distributed a ballot with 500 nominated movies (50 p... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
...rite of a John Wayne picture called HONDO [1953; composed by Hugo Friedhofer]. That was a very big film and a marvelous experience with the Warner Bros, orchestra. These men, like the Fox orchestra, were superb musicians and they developed a great abil... Deth Eternal Part Two
by John Thonen (Thu 08-08-2002)
...oing this John Wayne saunter but I'm in a skirt and stockings and I have to be very uncomfortable in that outfit. It wasn't easy."Praise for Zette's efforts was pretty unanimous from all involved, starting with Woelfel: "She's a good actress. She lower... Sweet Labor Free Day
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-01-2003)
...ement age John Wayne plays a Chicago detective out to catch a mobster hiding out in London, in this 1975 flick.TEEN TITANS (9 pm, TOON) Raven and Starfire's animosity towards each other gets in the way of their rescue efforts.ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPI... Action Star of the Millennium: Stallone baby!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-26-2002)
... Connery, John Wayne and every other action star of the last thousand years."As an actor, writer and director, Mr. Stallone has endowed his artistic achievements with excellence and has created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history," ... Chuck Norris Vs. Bin Laden?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-02-2001)
...ed to see John Wayne, winning the war." As yet, CBS has made no solid decision on if or when the TV film will air. Free Kung Fu Superstars!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-19-2007)
...sp; JOHN WAYNE (Delta) Triple feature of Star Packer, Blue Steel and Lucky Texan, which you can likely get in better packages. (O) THE MANHATTAN PROJECT (Lionsgate) 1986 thriller about nuclear bombs being constructed in New York... A Wasteland April Fools!
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 04-01-2003)
... Ford and John Wayne team up in this film about a boxer who finds love and bad in-laws in lovely Ireland, a personal favorite of mine and all others who are unafraid to wear the title of sissy embroidered on their pants.CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (... I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)
...ohn Ford, John Wayne, and WWII-torpedo-boat action.THE BATMAN (7:30 PM CST, Cartoon Network) "Q & A." This series is digging deep into the Rogue's Gallery: tonight we get Cluemaster. JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (8 PM CST, Cartoon Network) "The Balance."... Get Lost in del Toro’s Labyrinth
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-15-2007)
...sp; JOHN WAYNE: THE EARLY YEARS (Mill Creek) John Wayne Month continues with the early serials Hurricane Express, Shadow of the Eagle and The Three Musketeers.M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (Fox) It’s 1983 and the Korean War finally en... INVASION '55 coming to Chuck Dixon Library
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 07-03-2002)
... the next John Wayne. It makes you wonder why the aliens haven't already cut bait and ran!" Rogering Ramjets! It's Gary Owens Part Three
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 03-17-2002)
...Benny and John Wayne imitate me on the show. John Wayne came out dressed as me wearing my glasses and put his hand out over his ear. 'From beautiful downtown Burbank,' the Duke spoke and then there's a huge explosion. I jump out, stand next to him and ... Michael Kamen dies at 55
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-20-2003)
...IGAN (the John Wayne vs. Scotland Yard thriller from 1975). http://www.lalalandrecords.com/ FILM MUSIC ON DVD WINGED MIGRATION, the laudable 2001 French documentary on migratory birds that included a notable score by Bruno Coulais, was rele... Curb Your Own Enthusiasm
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 01-12-2004)
...something John Wayne beating up a sixty-something Victor McLaglen. SILVERADO (8 pm, BRAVO) No matter how hard I try, I can never see this 80s western pastiche as anything but excruciatingly dull. I am, however, in the minority. NOTORIOUS C.H.O./I'M THE... Irish 'Outlaw'
by Michael Tunison (Fri 08-17-2001)
... got into John Wayne pictures and SHANE, blazing away with his own pair of six-shooters as Jesse James in AMERICAN OUTLAWS."I couldn't believe it meself," he says. "It was like a f---in' joke, letting me play Jesse James."If any aspect of Farrell's fas... Drop and Give Me 25, Scumbag! Part One
by Paul "Sir, YES SIR!" Zimmerman (Fri 11-16-2001)
...all, it's John Wayne!Check back soon for part two of CINESCAPE's exclusive interview with R. Lee Ermey. 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... DVD Secret revealed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-20-2007)
...sp; JOHN WAYNE 20 MOVIE PACK (Mill Creek) Includes The Dawn Rider, The Desert Trail, The Lucky Texan, 'Neath Arizona Skies, Rainbow Valley, The Trail Beyond, Texas Terror, The Star Packer, Paradise Canyon, Riders of Destiny, West of the Divid... FANTASTIC 4TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-10-2001)
A fairly typical encounter with some nasty elementals each assigned to annihilate one specific member of the fabled Fantastic Four (now in the midst of celebrating their 40th anniversary in comics) ends predictably, as the team changes opponents and easil... 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 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.... Comic-Con schedule released
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-10-2003)
The official website for the San Diego Comic-Con International has now posted the list of panel events for next week's Comic-Con. There's plenty of events for movie and TV fans to check out including celebrity appearances by Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino... 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... 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... 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... 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... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... 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... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... 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... BSG's Campbell Joins KNIGHT, Rambin Joins CONNOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
Two new castings have joined the returning genre television series "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" and "Knight Rider", reports The Hollywood Reporter. Paul Campbell, who appeared in 25 episodes of "Battlestar Galactica" as Bill... 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 ... O'Bannon talks FARSCAPE Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 09-11-2001)
FARSCAPE, the top-rated original series on the Sci-Fi Channel, now in its third season, tells the story of John Crichton (Ben Browder), an astronaut from our time thrown through a wormhole to the other side of the universe. In season one, Crichton began t... 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 ... 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... 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&... 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... 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 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... 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... 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 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 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... 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 ... 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... 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... "Bruce Wayne - Murderer?" trade paperback
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 04-17-2002)
DC Comics is collecting the "Bruce Wayne - Murderer?" BATMAN arc into a 264-page trade paperback on June 12. "Many parts of this story are sold out, which is a clear indication of reader interest," says Bob Wayne, DC's vice president of sales and marketin... 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... Avery’s Droopy on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 05-14-2007)
Shrek the 3rd opens Friday, in case you hadn’t heard. These movies are great fun, but sometimes I feel myself pulling back from the overwhelming hype. That green ogre is just everywhere. Ironically, the overweight Shrek was chosen to appear in a PSA... 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 ... 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... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... SUPER STAN!
by Steve Hockinsmith (Fri 08-31-2001)
(additional reporting by Arnold T. Blumberg)It's like cats and dogs signing a peace accord or oil and water agreeing that it's finally time to mix: DC Comics has delivered its most beloved superheroes into the hands of their greatest enemy. No, not Darkse... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 ... 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... 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... BRUCE WAYNE Getting Shelved?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Spoiler Warning for Batman readers: Take this as a rumor for now, without confirmation, but it's still interesting news none the less after what happened to Captain America. Comic Book Resources have indicated that Bruce Wayne may be departing his co... 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 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 ... 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 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... 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... 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 ... 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... 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... 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 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 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... 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... 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 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 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... 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... 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... 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 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... 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 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 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... 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... 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... 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 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... 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... 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... Bruce Wayne photographed
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-05-2004)
The first photos of the new Dark Knight are here. A spy for The Z Review movie website took a series of photos showing Christian Bale in his Bruce Wayne guise as the BATMAN BEGINS production filmed a scene in Canary Wharf last Sunday evening. Bale is seen... 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... 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... 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 ... "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 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... 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 ... 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... 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 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... Bruce Wayne not on SMALLVILLE now?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 08-07-2002)
It seems the impending production of BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN might be making it harder for the producers of SMALLVILLE to bring a young Bruce Wayne to the town that built Clark Kent, which is something they've been publicly contemplating for awhile now. While... 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... 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... A Tribute to John Thonen
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-12-2004)
... pm, TCM) John Wayne's version of THE ALAMO was considered a half-baked effort during its day. When compared to the new version coming out, it may be reassessed as an American Movie Classic. CSI: MIAMI (10 pm, CBS) When a man who tortured Cuban refugee... 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... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... This Month in Four Colors - July 2002
by Tony Whitt (Sat 07-13-2002)
We're proud to kick off our new monthly column in the comics section, a no-holds-barred round-up covering all the titles you should be reading and perhaps a few that you shouldn't. It's all compiled by stalwart correspondent Tony Whitt, so take it away, T... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... 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... 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 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 ... 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... 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 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 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... BATMAN FAMILY #1 (of 8)
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-05-2002)
Don't be fooled by the title of this miniseries: this is not your father's BATMAN FAMILY, or your older brother's (or older sister's, either). The '70s series of that name was camp, fun, and stand-alone, the only thing linking the stories together being t... TOY STORY 2: The Little Movie That Could
by Mike Lyons (Wed 11-24-1999)
TOY STORY 2 should really be subtitled: `The Little Movie That Could.` The sequel to the computer-animated landmark blockbuster almost never became the can`t-miss hit of this year`s holiday season, which it now seems poised to be. When the original TOY S... 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), ... Four-Part FARSCAPE Season Finale
by Dan Cziraky (Thu 01-06-2000)
FARSCAPE, the Sci-Fi Channel`s top-rated space adventure series from the Jim Henson Company and Hallmark Entertainment, kicks off a four-episode story arc tomorrow that leads to the season`s cliffhanger finale on Jan. 28. We were allowed to preview the fi... Guitar Gods on DVD
by Randall Larson (Mon 09-05-2005)
Epic Records has announced an October 25th release date for Live in Tokyo, a DVD and double-disc CD featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Dream Theater's John Petrucci. These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the To... This Week's Best Sellers List
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)
The latest Best Selling lists have been released from most of the news publications for this past week. It looks like author James Patterson is leading the way on most of the lists from his latest novel, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. Here's a look at the Best Selle... 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... 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... JERICHO The Return
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-30-2007)
Some series, mostly of the reality variety, could really benefit from the writers’ strike. One show in particular actually deserves the potential extra attention the few series running new episodes in the next few months will get; Jericho. ... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... A Spider-Man For All Seasons, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 08-24-2002)
None of us ever had the character to ourselves - not really. From early in his illustrious crime-fighting career, there was a steadily increasing number of avid fans thrilling to his tragedy-tinged adventures. But sometimes, sitting alone with a stack of ... McKellen and Caviezel Leads AMC's PRISONER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
AMC announced today that acclaimed film actors Jim Caviezel (The Passion of The Christ) and Ian McKellen ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "X-Men" films) have signed on to star in the network's reinterpretation of the highly influentia... 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... 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 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... Marvel Comics November Solicitation SPIDER-MAN
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Spider-Man line: SPIDER-GIRL #40Cover by Pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonWritten by Tom Defalco; art by pat Olliffe and Al WilliamsonIt's time for "A Death in the Family," as a member of our colorful cast ends up ... 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... 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... Comicscape - September 10, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-10-2003)
OPINIONBefore we launch into this week's discussion, I must apologize to the reader who brought up the Nick Fury question in the first place - seems I called him "Brian" when his name is actually "Chris." That being said, I must remind everyone that if yo... NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 10-27-1999)
Well, here`s something else we can blame on George Lucas and his STAR WARS Trilogy Special Editions. This atrocity is actually a full year late for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD`s 30th anniversary. What John Russo has done is taken a horror classic and, in 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... "The Greatest Stories Ever Told Vol. 2"
by Tim Janson (Mon 04-02-2007)
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told volume two is out, containing nine stories from throughout Superman's long and colorful history. Are these truly the greatest Superman stories? Probably not. The real goal of the DC editors seemed to be to select... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... 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... Get Piven!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-17-2007)
As springtime weather finally begins to hit, we’re entering a brief period where we can catch up on the winter’s theatrical releases on DVD before the big summer movies are released and we- - *PANT!* OHMYGAWD! Apr... Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)
One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (...