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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on Compact Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)

... SEA, but JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH is not one of his more impressive works. It`s a sort of imaginary travelogue, recounting the sights and sounds encountered by three explorers traveling to the Earth`s core, with little drama or plot developm...

First Trailer for CENTER OF EARTH 3D
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-16-2008)

The first trailer for New Line's Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D has popped up online courtesy of Cineplex. The new update of the Jules Verne classic stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem in the title roles. Eric Brevig handled ...

Some New Photos of CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)

Some new screenshots of Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D have appeared online over at Comingsoon, courtesy of New Line. The film, based on the classic tale, stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem. Eric Brevig is directing the action-ad...


Seven New Clips for JOURNEY Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)

Warner Bros. has sent out an alert to us media outlets saying there's a ton of new items for their upcoming 3-D remake Journey to the Center of the Earth. They weren't kidding around either. The studio has unveiled seven new video clips over at Yahoo toda...

Brevig Will Lead 3-D JOURNEY
by News Editor (Thu 11-17-2005)

Walden Media and New Line will co-finance the film JOURNEY 3-D. The movie will be a modern take on the Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. Eric Brevig will direct from a script by D.V. DeVincentis. Charlotte Huggins will produce.The story w...

New Trailer for JOURNEY 3-D
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)

A new trailer for the upcoming update of the classic tale Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D has appeared online courtesy of Walden Media's official website. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem. It will hit theaters July 11, ...

Please Save My Earth
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)

What They SayA tale of love, loss and reincarnation. Alice is a Japanese schoolgirl who has never thought much about the past…that is, until her classmates, Jinpachi and Issei, tell her that they’ve been sharing the same vivid dreams ever s...


Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)

What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos...

Fraser Travels to CENTER OF EARTH
by News Editor (Fri 04-21-2006)

New Line Cinema and Walden Media have signed Brendan Fraser to star in JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. The "contemporary" 3-D update will center on a scientist who is stuck with his nephew as they embark on a trip to Iceland to check on a volcanic sen...

Mospeada, Genesis Climber Box Set
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayThe Earth has been invaded by the mysterious Inbit, and it\'s up to a handful of survivors from Mars Colony to liberate the planet. After an unsuccessful first attempt to retake the Earth, the inhabitants of Mars Base are ready to try again. ...

Kino's Journey Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-28-2006)

What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bare witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler....


Christopher Young Descends to THE CORE Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-10-2003)

... original JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, they're walking through these caverns and levels, and they get to the Lost City of Atlantis. You've got these worlds that the music can address. But in this case, it was kind of like your basic submarine mo...

Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)

...resents - JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D: Based on the classic Jules Verne novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Journey 3-D, the first live action digital 3-D movie, is an exhilarating adventure staring Brendan Fraser as a scien...

Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)

Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For...

Scoring To the Center of the Earth
by Daniel Schweiger (Mon 11-04-2002)

It's been over four decades since Bernard Herrmann took his music on a memorable JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH with a score whose organs and bizarre wind instruments conveyed a sense of subterranean majesty. Now, in the new millennium, composer Chris...


Previewing X-Men Evolution's 'Spykecam'
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-26-2001)

...s adapted Journey to the Center of the Earth for the BKN Network. `Bob sent us the bible. Randy and I brainstormed together and we each came up with a batch of premises. A premise in this case meaning a one paragraph description of an idea. We email...

WHAT LIES BENEATH on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-25-2000)

...YCHO, and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. Elements of each score are present in WHAT LIES BENEATH—especially in the cues `Forbidden Fruit,` `The Getaway,` and `End Title.`Silvestri frequently employs musical stingers—brief electrifying jolts of mu...

L.A. Fest Debuts Hellboy II, Wanted (Thu 06-12-2008)

ecause of past successes with SF genre-related movies, the Los Angeles Film Festival is spotlighting debuts of two major genre-related summer films, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, at the festival, which runs from Ju...

Box Office: 'Dark Knight' sets more records
by Jim Harvey (Mon 07-28-2008)

...round to 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. The movie took in another $8.2m for a total gross of $206m. 'Hellboy II' also slipped three places, to #8. The movie took in just under $5m in its third week, for a total tally of about $66m. 'Wanted' pl...


Gall Force: Earth Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-26-2003)

What They SayFrom the creator of Armitage: Dual Matrix, the producer of Bubblegum Crash, and the writer of Megazone 23. In a world ruled by lethal war machines, Sandy Newman fights for her life every day. Time is running out, and the machines have driven ...

Edward Shearmur and the Music of Tomorrow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-09-2004)

...nt of THE JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. It’s a wondrous composition that resounds marvelously in this recording. Also included on the recording are classical pieces by André Hossein ("Concerto n.3 ‘Una Fantasia’") and Jean Wiener ("Concerto no. 1...

DEEP CORE
by Scott Collura (Thu 08-16-2001)

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH meets ARMAGEDDON, B-movie style, in DEEP CORE, a recent straight-to-video release from Paramount Home Video and UFO (Unified Film Organization) that makes admirable use of an obviously limited budget while also strugglin...

Earth Girl Arujuna: Director's Edition Vol. #1 (Fri 12-28-2001)

What They SayThe show is from Masaharu Kawamori of \'Macross\' fame. The newly mastered high quality transfer gives better picture and sound to this awsome TV show. What is the future seen by Juna, the empathic girl who feels the pains of the Earth.....? ...


DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)

... Fabulous Journey to the Center of the Earth (aka WHERE TIME BEGAN)   TV LAND   Birds of Prey: The Complete Series   B.L.Stryker: The Complete Second Season   Dallas - The Complete Ninth Season   Eureka - Season Two ...

A Look at Upcoming Video Releases to Seek or Avoid.
by John Thonen (Mon 03-06-2000)

...ainment`s JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, can exercise the same wise judgment when it hits video, from Artisan, this April. Artisan, flush with BLAIR WITCH income, will also roll out JUDGMENT DAY the same month. While the sci-fi aspects are minimal...

Alien Voices Audio Books
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 11-16-1999)

...s Verne’s JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, and H.G. Wells’ THE TIME MACHINE, THE INVISIBLE MAN, and THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON. Actors from every incarnation of STAR TREK have been featured. Among the DEEP SPACE NINE cast members participating have ...

The Best Monster Movie Music of the Millennium, Part 1
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-15-2000)

...sic for A JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (1959) was equally mind-boggling, orchestrated for a huge ensembles featuring no less than five organs (four electronic and one cathedral), creating an unforgettable musical milieu of deep, cavernous depth.W...


WonderCon Features the Best of Comics & Hollywood (Wed 02-13-2008)

...n Fraser (Journey To The Center Of The Earth 3D); Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway (Get Smart); Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man; Andrew Stanton, director of WALL*E; and Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz along with stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovn...

Freedom Vol. #4 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2008)

What They SayIn 1969, man landed on the moon. Now three centuries later, he returns to earth... With nothing but a photograph to guide him, Takeru flees the lunar city of Eden in search of a girl he\'s never met on a planet he\'s never seen. Thus begins t...

Journey to Planet Weird: An Conversation with Author Francess Lantz
by Denise Dumars (Fri 08-11-2000)

Many authors of young people`s books dream of having their works adapted into movies—but if their character is not named `Harry Potter,` the chances are slim. In 1997 Francess Lantz wrote a comedic science fiction book, STEPSISTER FROM THE PLANET WEIRD, i...

Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-26-2008)

What They SayAliens have begun their invasion of Earth. Fortunately, scientists have developed the Sky Knight, a fighter plane capable of defending the world, and a group of teenagers has stepped forward to lead the resistance. Contains episodes 1-2.The ...


Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)

With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo...

THE AVENGERS: THE KREE-SKRULL WAR
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-01-2000)

The Avengers: The Kree-Skrull War collects in trade paperback a story that for many represents one of those key moments in the Marvel Universe that continuity hinges around. Examples are the creation of the Fantastic Four (the official beginning of curren...

ADV Films Acquires New Series Project Blue Earth SOS (Wed 06-27-2007)

Retro Design Meets Modern Movie Magic HOUSTON, "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for the science fiction OVA s...

Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)

Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran...


FELLOWSHIP L.A. Premiere Pix
by Sue Schneider (Wed 01-02-2002)

On Sunday December 16th the Los Angeles premiere of the much anticipated THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING was held at The Egyptian in Hollywood to benefit the American Film Institute. This installment is based upon the first novel of the ...

Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)

As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.  Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues...

ADV Films Licenses Project Blue Earth SOS (Wed 06-27-2007)

Setting the stage for discussion at this weekends Anime Expo 2007, we\'ve confirmed with ADV Films that they have acquired the science fiction OVA series Project Blue Earth SOS. Directed by Tensai Okamura and animated by the team behind Kino\'s Journey, P...

Tekkaman Blade Set 3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-23-2007)

What They SayIt is 2300 AD. 192 years after the world has united, \"ORS\" (Orbital Ring System) was built 300 km above Earth. ORS functioned as the center of industries, and provided energy to Earth. One day, unknown outer animals (or human beings?) attac...


Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)

...enes. (O) JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (MGM) 1988 version of the Jules Verne story. (O) KILL! (Criterion) Samurai comedy semi-remake of Kurosawa's SANJURO. (O) KILL THE KILLER (Koch) A drug turns men into super-assassins, but one turns rogue when...

Day the Ring Stood Still
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-04-2003)

...sp;  JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (Fox) Thoroughly enjoyable 1959 big budget adaptation of the Jules Verne classic in a newly restored and remastered edition. Oh, and this one has another great Herrmann score.And our [IMG2R]other spotlight g...

SWAMP THING
by Rich Handley (Wed 07-05-2000)

What`s old is new again. Vertigo, DC Comics` adult imprint, is offering a different spin on some of its oldest titles, and it`s looking to the Louisiana swamps to do it. Since its January 1993 launch, only Hellblazer has escaped cancellation out of the im...

WE KEEP YOU SAFE
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-08-2006)

America was founded on several undeniable truths penned by our forefathers or Optimus Prime, depending on which generation you were born into. All men are equal. Freedom is all. Humans have the right to speak and worship as they choose ... unless there...


Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #07
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayThere\'s a spy aboard the White Base! But will the spy remain loyal to the Zeon forces or to those on the White Base who have proven themselves to be friends? Kai finds his life changed forever by the latest Zeon attack. Amidst all the chao...

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...

Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)

When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes...

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 05-14-2003)

... B.C. and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH are also included.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.


Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)

In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine...

'HELLBOY II' a Journey Worth Taking
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-10-2008)

Guillermo del Toro has made a career of bouncing back and forth between intimate, indie horror films and higher-budgeted Hollywood studio pics. Last year his beloved fantasy film 'Pan's Labyrinth' (which he wrote, directed and produced) collected six Osca...

Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)

Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ...

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...


Voices of a Distant Star Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 10-13-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Shinkai/Mizu SaharaTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:What They SayTo what distance would you go for your one true love? In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young...

Director for Earth Stood Still Talks GORT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)

If you checked out Hancock this weekend or our article here, you would have likely seen the first teaser trailer for 20th Century Fox's upcoming remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Well, a lot of sci-fi fans have been wondering about the infamous rob...

Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)

It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog...

Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)

No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...


Robotech Legacy Set 6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2002)

What They SayNew Generation 1: The Next Wave The powerful third act of Robotech begins as the Robotech Defense Force - exhausted by years of intergalactic warfare - is finally defeated by mysterious aliens known as Invid. The fate of mankind rests in the ...

DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)

...ILLY FOG: JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (Ground-Zero)   (O)     WITCH HUNTER ROBIN: Volume 1 - Arrival (Pioneer) Robin tracks down rogue witches and warlocks. Available separately or bundled with the CD soundtrack.&nb...

The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)

`During the early ‘70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to change the world for the better, and NBC wouldn`t...

NEMESIS: Good Music, Mediocre Journey; TWO TOWERS: Two for Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-19-2002)

This Week's RecommendationSIt's a [IMG3R]shame that Trevor Jones' fine score to the original 2-hour miniseries of DINOTOPIA hasn't been released on a major commercial label, but at least it has been released, on Contemporary Media Recordings (CMR-2002-2) ...


Star Trek: Voyager's Roxann Dawson
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 02-07-2001)

As Star Trek: Voyager heads toward the end of its final season, Roxann Dawson has been busy both in front of and behind the camera. The writer-producers of the show finally decided that her character, B’Elanna Torres, and Robert Duncan McNeill’s characte...

Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)

Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin...

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...

Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-19-2003)

What They SayWelcome to Wonderland! The gateway to another world appears suddenly one day and with its coming awaken two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. The monsters appear to destroy each other and then vanish-leaving behind only the inexplicable...


Vampire Princess Miyu TV Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)

What They SayEvil Shinma -- shape-shifting monsters and vampires -- roam the Earth on a mission to unleash their darkness upon the Human race. Miyu Royal Princess from the dark is the Chosen One -- The one being who must banish the Evil Shinma from the Ea...

Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-23-2003)

What They SayAn unexpected turn of events completely changes everything! While defending Elf Castle against Drake Luft\'s invading army, Show Zama unleashes a powerful blast of \"aura power,\" which propels him into the Aura Road where he transported back...

ADV Manga Announces July Titles (Sat 05-29-2004)

HOUSTON, May 28, 2004?ADV Manga today announced its July 2004 street dates. Included in the lineup are new titles: Apocalypse Meow, Jinki: Extend, Gadirok and The Boss. Apocalypse Meow, Volume 1 of 3 Yes, you read that right. Apocalypse Meow is a manga...

ADV Manga Announces July Titles (Sat 05-29-2004)

HOUSTON, May 28, 2004?ADV Manga today announced its July 2004 street dates. Included in the lineup are new titles: Apocalypse Meow, Jinki: Extend, Gadirok and The Boss. Apocalypse Meow, Volume 1 of 3 Yes, you read that right. Apocalypse Meow is a manga...


Infinite Ryvius Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-25-2003)

What They Say2225 AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will ...

Infinite Ryvius Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-12-2003)

What They Say2225 AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will ...

Freedom Vol. #6 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-01-2008)

What They SayFirst Japanese animation in HD DVD/DVD twin format to be released simultaneously in Japan and North America, HD DVD includes HDi network function that allows to watch extra features, High-quality animation combining 2D and 3D graphics. Requir...

Legend of the Mystical Ninja Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 04-16-2007)

What They SayA god of unparalleled evil lurks at the edge of the Game World. This vile creature, Makuamuuge, declares a revolt against the Game World and sends his loyal and steadfast foot soldiers into the Human World to unleash his master plan. Not if ...


Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny TV Movie 1 (also w/LE)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-24-2008)

What They SayThe year is Cosmic Era 73. The Bloody Valentine War, fought between the PLANTS space colonies and the nations of the Atlantic Federation, has ended and an uneasy truce has settled upon the Earth sphere. With the signing of the Junius Seven Tr...

Those Who Hunt Elves Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 05-21-2007)

What They SayWARNING! NAKED ELVES AHEAD! The elves of Middle Earth never faced a foe as terrifying, as determined, as down right demented as Those Who Hunt Elves. Strongman Junpei, Hollywood actress Airi, teenage Ritsuko and their T-74 tank have landed i...

MAPS
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-21-2005)

What They SayOne boy will risk it all on a heroic journey through space in search of the truth. He and his devoted girlfriend will encounter unimaginable villains and take part in awesome battles to find the star map that will save the galaxy - or so they...

Interview with Mike Carey
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 11-25-2006)

Writer Mike Carey is getting all technical on us, through his work with the Ultimate Universe's version of The Vision.  Carey and artist Brandon Peterson have got five issues to further her story and we've got a few details from Carey on what that st...


An Ape By Any Other Name...
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-30-2001)

When Tim Burton first announced that his version of PLANET OF THE APES would be a "re-imagining" and not a remake of the 1968 classic, many fans were outraged. I imagine now that we've seen the results of that "re-imagining," they're even more upset the ...

Galaxy Express 999
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2002)

What They SayTetsuro (Chul Ii in Korean) is a poor, penniless boy, living with his mother on Earth in the distant future. His mother, when mortally wounded by a band of mechanized people, tells him to get on the Galaxy Express 999 and go to a planet where...

Interstella 5555: The Story Of The Secret System
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-30-2003)

What They Say Daft Punk is the electronic group which has taken techno out of the clubs and given it to the masses across the planet. After their �Homework� album achieved sale of over 2 million, and having been acclaimed as much by fellow musicians a...

Dragon Ball GT Lost Episodes Vol. #2: Rejection Uncut (Thu 09-09-2004)

What They SayEpisode 4: The Most Wanted List After finding themselves as public enemy number one on the merchant planet, Imecka, Goku, Pan, and Trunks attempt a daring rescue mission to salvage their ship. Without it they may be stuck on the planet forev...


JUSTICE LEAGUE:NEW FRONTIER
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)

When Warner Brothers canceled “Justice League Unlimited” I wondered how long it would take for the League to return. It certainly didn’t take too long. Based on Darwyn Cooke's award-winning graphic novel, ‘Justice League ...

Orguss 02
by Andrew Tei (Tue 11-18-2003)

What They SayTwo opposing armies race to unearth devastating weapons -as the world moves closer to an all-out war! For 200 years they lay deep beneath the earth, silent on the ocean floor. Now, the rival nations of Zafran and Revillia race to gain posses...

Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-03-2006)

What They SayYuri, Geezer and Gwendal are faced with difficult decisions, while all under the duress of the looming war and the frightening realities it presents for the fate of the entire real devil\'s kingdom. Yuri tries to understand the origin of Hub...

FIRST WAVE: Traci Lords Enlists to Defend Earth
by Zed R. Nemo (Fri 04-14-2000)

Traci Lords, who shot to science-fiction stardom with her role in Jim Wynorski’s remake of NOT OF THIS EARTH, has been cast as the first female lead in Sci Fi Channel’s First Wave, which is currently in its second season on the USA Network-owned cable cha...


Martian Successor Nadesico Perfect Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-07-2008)

What They SayThe Earth, the Moon, and our Martian Colonies are under alien attack and our space fleets are powerless to stop the invasion. Disgusted by the incompentence of the Terran military, the independent arms manufacturer Nergal builds its own space...

20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH
by JEFF BOND (Mon 09-09-2002)

For Ray Harryhausen, the ’50s were stage one of his career as a special effects ace whose stop-motion-animation effects were far more important to the success of the movies he worked on than any actor or director. Harryhausen had gotten his start working ...

Box Office Finals: Defeat on the BATTLEFIELD
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)

The debut of BATTLEFIELD EARTH was even less auspicious than predicted. John Travolta’s campy sci-fi flick took in $11.55-million over the weekend, as opposed to the $12.3-million that had been estimated. That was good enough for 2nd place, but GLADIATOR ...

Dragon Drive Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-14-2004)

What They SayDragon Drive was only supposed to be a game, but now it\'s become more real than anything Reiji knows! It began with a tour of the special training room, but ended with the group suddenly sent to \"the other Earth\", a place known as Rikyu. ...


Moonlight Mile Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-24-2008)

What They SayFor daredevil mountain climbers Goro Saruwatari and Jack "Lostman" Woodbridge, conquering the highest peeks on Earth is just the beginning. When a virtually limitless energy source is discovered on the moon, and the world's space agencies joi...

Starblazers: Quest For Iscandar Part 1 (Tue 12-09-2003)

What They SayIt\'s 2199 and radiation from constant Gamilon bombing threatens to destroy life on Earth. Space Cruiser Argo races against time to find the planet Iscandar and bring back Cosmo-DNA, which can reverse the contamination The Argo engages in s...

Shuten Doji Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-27-2005)

What They SayJiro Shutendo seems like a normal kid, but somehow he still feels different from his friends and schoolmates. It never crossed his mind that he might not be human at all! When Jiro’s girlfriend is kidnapped by a band of evil monsters,...

Battle Athletes Victory Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-07-1999)

What They SayWhen Akari found her father, it was a shock. But the real surprise was the true purpose of the Cosmo Beauty Competition: to hone the athletic skills of the best athletes that humanity has to offer in order to compete against strange and hosti...


THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: Michael Apted
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)

For the newest James Bond extravaganza, producer Michael G. Wilson and star Pierce Brosnan wanted to move the character of 007 in a more dramatic direction-while still serving up fast-paced action, exotic locales, and beautiful women. With an established ...

Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)

It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long...

Fantastic Children Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 07-04-2008)

What They SayOver the course of many years in many different lands a group of mysterious children called "The Children of Béfort" have been seen time and time again. They spend long months and years traveling from place to place searching for one particul...

Bandai Entertainment Announces North American Theatrical Premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam F91 for Otakon 2004 with limited theatrical release to follow (Mon 07-19-2004)

Cypress, CA (July 19, 2004) - North American Gundam fans can rejoice, Bandai Entertainment, the premier distributor of Japanese animation in North America, will be joining with Otakon 2004 in screening the upcoming film, Mobile Suit Gundam F91 by famed di...


Those Who Hunt Elves 2 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-26-2003)

What They SayThe elves of Middle Earth never faced a foe as dangerous, as determined, as underhanded, as downright odd as Those Who Hunt Elves. Martial arts expert Junpei, superstar Airi and machine-gun toting tomboy Ritsuko continue their quest to find t...

Figure 17 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)

What They SayHikaru is not feeling well after her last battle with the Magure. Tsubasa is moving away to Tokyo. She will miss her friends, but things will be all right because she\'ll be with Hikaru. Yet something seems to be wrong with Hikaru. She decide...

Dragon Ball GT Vol. #12: Revolution
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-05-2004)

What They SayThe Seven-Star Dragon After stumbling upon Naturon Shenron as he burrowed through the ground, Goku and Pan have to save an entire city from the earthquakes caused by this dragon\'s digging. But when the dragon takes a fall a little too soon, ...

Those Who Hunt Elves 2 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-31-2003)

What They SayWhen the spell to return them to their home goes terribly awry, judo-jerk Junpei, Airi the actress, and rifle-ready Ritsuko must rely on the egomaniacal elf Celcia to help them return home. Once again, they\'re forced to strip elves to find t...


Idol Project Vol. #1: Starland Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-28-2003)

What They SayIn a world ruled by idols, Yuri rose to the top. Her charm unified the world, and she became the elected President. Upon her retirement, she chose six Excellent Idols as her successors. Mimu is a high school girl who wants nothing more than t...

Melody of Oblivion Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-18-2005)

What They SayA new town, a new problem. Bocca and Sayoko continue their search for Kurofune and the Melody of Oblivion. They come to a place where Bocca helps out as a bodyguard. A recent series of truck hijackings may be the result of monsters. But what ...

ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)

HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...

Aquarian Age - Juvinile Orion Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-26-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Rie HagiharaAdapted by:What They SayThe battle reaches its climax as Mana and Kaoru push their powers to the limit. When Israfel attacks Tsukasa and Tomonori, something dark within Tsukasa is a...


Gurren Lagann Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-18-2008)

Reaching for the heavens and succeeding spectacularly, Gurren Lagann is all about the fun and excitement that’s very hard to capture. What They Say: Seven years have passed since the final battle against  Lordgenome and the Beastmen. Mankind ...

Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-03-2007)

What They SayOne Girl. One Tank. No Problem. The deadly swirling vortex known only as \"Gravestone\" continues to expand, destroying everything in its path – and Honoka is headed straight toward it! Blissfully unaware of the danger lying ah...

Tide-Line Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2007)

What They SayUnder the command of Captain Gould, the Ulysses sets course for the neighboring nations: Wei and Tengel, countries which have been locked in a generation\'s long war with one another. It is here that Keel will witness the strength of the Ulys...

Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #44
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-09-2005)

What They SayIn the 44th installment of the show where flame retardant diapers are a true sign of parental love, Ten cools down and shows a softer, less volatile side when his mom stops by for a quick visit.The Review!The varied tales continue with lots o...


Moonlight Mile Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-02-2008)

What They SayVol. 03 Conspiracy of Honor Will ship out as soon as we stock the item. May incur extra shipping if multiple shipments are necessary to fulfill order. The Review!Focusing on design and engineering intrigue, Moonlight Mile builds up a bit m...

Outlaw Star Collection 3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 4 Picture: 4 Menu: 5 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 4 Overall: 4.4 -Content Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 4 Plot: 4 English Acting: 4 Music: 4 Entertainment: 4.5 Overall: 4.1 Intro ...

STARGATE SG-1: Season Three Episode Guide
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)

`Into the Fire` (#301) - Written by Brad Wright. Directed by Martin WoodPart 2 of Season 2`s `Out of Mind.` In this exciting season opener, the SG-1 team are being held prisoner by their old Goa’uld foe Hathor (Susanne Braun), who threatens to insert a Go...

'FF2': Inside the production office with Ralph Winter
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-30-2007)

In this installment of Comics2Film's continuing coverage of the visit to Vancouver and the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we move from the studio and our brush with the Fantasticar, to the inner offices of the production. We are w...


Dragon Rider
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-02-2002)

What They SayRike, a real dragon knight, leaves his lover so that he can quest for his very own dragon. When he discovers the dragon, Karin, he finds that she is not only a giant fire-breathing lizard, but she also has the power to transform into a beaut...

I Like to Watch
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-23-2005)

I'm really not trying to turn my repeatedly delaying this STAR WARS/STAR TREK column into a running joke, I swear. I fully intended to delve into that rich subject material this week, after finally closing out George Lucas' franchise last Friday night. ...

Exclusive: Getting What You WANTED
by Josh Gordon (Fri 06-20-2008)

What does it take to make one of the more interesting entries in crowded summer of blockbusters? Take one part Angelina Jolie; one part most successful director in Russia’s history (Night Watch and Day Watch); one part Scottish up and comer James Mc...

THE DREAMING VOID
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 03-26-2008)

Kicking off a new series that breaks the mold of contemporary space epics, Peter F. Hamilton has created a masterpiece in the mind-busting opener to The Void Trilogy…and firmly cemented his place as one of the modern masters of Science Fiction. T...


Pokemon Vol. #02: The Mystery of Mount Moon
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayPokemon 2: Mystery of Mount Moon is the continuing story of Ash Ketchum\'s quest to become the world\'s greatest Pokemon master. He has to catch all 150 of the amazing creatures to be the best. Their journey takes them straightito theifabled...

Dragon Drive Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-11-2005)

What They SayKouhei has stolen the powerful Dragonite and the time has come for Reiji and friends to arise a plan to once again encounter RI-ON for the final battle. But in order to have any possibility against the evil Kouhei and his powerful dragon, Chi...

Bandai Entertainment CD Announcements (Fri 01-30-2004)

Cypress, CA (January 30, 2004) - Bandai Entertainment announced today the unveiling of two new CD soundtrack releases for the highly anticipated anime series, '.hack//Legend of the Twilight' and 'Wolf's Rain'. Each of the soundtracks showcases an impressi...

Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)

What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong...


STAR TREK: VOYAGER An Conversation with Robert Picardo
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-30-2000)

Robert Picardo, who plays the holographic Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, recently had several inspiring experiences. His character escaped from the hazards of managed health care, met an entire species that looked up to him as a role model, and got inside ...

Dark Shell Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-28-2004)

What They SayContains both Dark Shell DVDs 1 and 2 in one complete box set! At the end of World War II, after dividing up the nation, the countries that defeated Japan failed to rule the island. As a result, many independent powers were established. The...

Martian Successor Nadesico Chronicle 2 (Thu 03-01-2001)

What They SayRed Planet. Tragic death and enemy ambushes are only the beginning of the Nadesico’s troubles as the planet named for the god of war lives up to its namesake. Now the crew’s only hope may be a dangerous plan to use the enemy’...

Jubei Chan 2 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-05-2005)

What They SayWhen extracurricular school activities call for endless ninja battles, it can only mean that Nanohana, Koinosuke, and a certain mystical eyepatch are back again! Heads are gonna crack, and so will the smiles and laughter in \'Jubei-chan 2\', ...


Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-22-2005)