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New JURASSIC PARK game now out
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-08-2003)
Today's the day Vivendi Universal Games releases JURASSIC PARK: OPERATION GENESIS for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC platforms. Unlike previous JP games, OPERATION GENESIS finally allows players the opportunity to design their own dinosaur kingdoms in ad... JURASSIC PARK III: PARK BUILDER
by James Stevenson (Thu 10-04-2001)
I’ve been a giant fan of theme park building simulators ever since the original THEME PARK came out, so I’ve been eagerly anticipating JURASSIC PARK III: PARK BUILDER since I first heard about it. Finally, a portable THEME PARK! It was only appropriate th... Jurassic Park 4
by Coming Attractions (Mon 05-26-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Amblin Entertainment.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:William Monahan (Screenwriter); Kathleen Kennedy (Producer).Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Unknown... 
Jurassic Park III
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-18-2001)
It's a little sad when the highest hopes you can have for a movie sequel sound something like, "Well, maybe it won't be as bad as the last one." For most fans of the Michael Crichton novel JURASSIC PARK, Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation was someth... JURASSIC PARK III DVD Packed
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-25-2001)
The release of the JURASSIC PARK III sounds like it will appease fans of the film in a big way.The DVD, which will hit store shelves on December 11, will feature 10 hours of extras. Among that material will be:* A featurette entitled A VISIT TO ILM which ... Spielberg high on JURASSIC PARK 4
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-13-2002)
Despite the critical thrashing which attended the release of last year's JURASSIC PARK 3, and maybe keying off on the fact the film made boxcars of money anyway, Steven Spielberg is high on the prospects for a fourth film. By way of some history, remember... Stan Winston on A.I. and JURASSIC PARK III
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-19-2001)
Stan Winston Studio has had a busy year. Their makeup effects artistry can already be seen in PEARL HARBOR, and they have two other summer blockbusters coming out in the next few weeks, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. So Stan Winston should have a lot to talk ... JURASSIC PARK III Opens Big
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-20-2001)
JURASSIC PARK III's mid-week opening day looks to have been very successful. The estimated tally for the film's opening gross is said to be in the $19M range. If it stays on track, the weekend to come to should see the film raking in the big bucks. Of cou... JURASSIC PARK III Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-02-2001)
Loads of pictures from the fast approaching JURASSIC PARK III arrived at the CINESCAPE doorstep over the weekend. You can check 'em out for yourself by clicking on the thumbnails below to see the larger versions. Be warned, though, that by doing so, you m... JURASSIC PARK III: THE DNA FACTOR
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-03-2001)
The Game Boy Advance is home to a lot of things: Mario, racecars, and now the dinosaurs from JURASSIC PARK. Konami’s first of III… err, three JURASSIC PARK III games for the Game Boy Advance, DNA FACTOR, sells itself as a "fun and unique mix of side-scrol... Neill up on JURASSIC PARK 3
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-22-2001)
With the release date of JURASSIC PARK 3 drawing near, PARK star Sam Neill is up on the film, promising it will out-wow THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK. In an interview with SciFi Wire Neill, who is returning to his JURASSIC PARK 1 role for eight years late... Tea Leoni Talks JURASSIC PARK III
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-05-2001)
Tea Leoni is one of a group of actors who went head-to-head with the dinosaurs of JURASSIC PARK III. While talking to Ian Spelling's Inside Trek & Sci Fi syndicated column, Leoni spoke of how she approached her role in the coming film, saying, "We did... William H. Macy Talks JURASSIC PARK III, Again
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-12-2001)
It sounds like William H. Macy is feeling embarrassed about his harsh comments made during the making of JURASSIC PARK III. While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist, Cindy Pearlman, Macy spoke of his rant, saying, "I read that I was railing against th... Sam Neill knows nothing about "Jurassic Park 4"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
Last we heard about Jurassic Park 4 was that Joe Johnston would direct from a script by William Monahan. Yesterday, the LA Daily News caught up with Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park 1 and 3, and he had this to say:"I know nothing about it. I ha... JURASSIC PARK III on Compact Disc
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-05-2001)
Anecdotal evidence has it that the Chinese word for “danger” is the same as the word for “opportunity.” Unfortunately, in the case of Don Davis and JURASSIC PARK III, the opposite is also true. For Davis, the opportunity to step into the shoes of the worl... Kathleen Kennedy talks JURASSIC PARK III
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
While promoting the soon-to-be-released Kubrick/Spielberg sci-fi feature A.I., producer Kathleen Kennedy took a moment to express her enthusiasm for her upcoming JURASSIC PARK III.'I'm very happy it,' says Kennedy of the third installment in the din... JURASSIC PARK III Dinosaurs
by Carl Cortez (Sun 10-14-2001)
One of the biggest dilemmas the JURASSIC PARK toy line has had over the years is having poor-selling human figures. Finally Hasbro has remedied that problem by providing each figure represented from the feature film (four in all) coming with their very ow... JURASSIC PARK III
by Carl Cortez (Wed 12-05-2001)
When news of a third JURASSIC PARK movie was announced, expectations naturally weren’t all that high. After all, not even Steven Spielberg could make a decent follow-up with the first sequel THE LOST WORLD, so how could someone else step in and do any bet... JURASSIC PARK 4?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 02-21-2002)
In an interview with a British DVD magazine, apparently JURASSIC PARK III star Sam Neill is talking about his ideas for a fourth installment of the series.According to the JURASSIC scoop site DansJP3.com, Neill said, "I have looked at a possible plot [for... Jurassic Size Slate of Genre Films
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-31-2000)
The producing team of Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, whose previous genre credits are too numerous to name here (so let’s mention just a few: JURASSIC, PARK, POLTERGEIST, E.T BACK TO THE FUTURE, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and let’s not forget CONGO),... JURASSIC PARK and Halloween Horrors.
by John Thonen (Tue 10-10-2000)
Remember that old joke which asks where a 500 lb. Gorilla sleeps? Why, anywhere it wants to, of course! A variation on that question came to mind as I began to hammer out this week’s column. Where does a hit movie and its hit sequel, which claim a comb... Johnston: JURASSIC PARK III's Script Woes... Or Benefits
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
We know William H. Macy wasn't, initially, pleased that JURASSIC PARK III seemed to be missing a full script when the production started. Now it's director Joe Johnston's turn to talk about it.While talking to the New York Post, Johnston suggested that at... Laura Dern talks "Jurassic Park 4"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-07-2007)
According to Collider.com, Laura Dern has confirmed that Jurassic Park 4 is moving forward and that her character, Ellie Sattler, will be featured in the film."I'm told it's happening and I'm told they're calling me. I'm told that Ellie Sattler is in... JURASSIC PARK 4 hatching
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-07-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER notes that Universal Pictures has retained William Monahan to script another JURASSIC PARK film, the fourth in the series. Both producers for the films, Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, are in place.No director has been assign... Real JURASSIC PARK on the way?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 05-20-2002)
In this month's WIRED magazine, that bible of all things new and electric, there was an interesting bit for those of us who loved dinosaurs at one time or another.In a story about what we can expect from cutting-edge technology in the first half of the ce... JURASSIC PARK (1993)
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 06-08-2001)
Steven Spielberg`s dinosaur film, adpated by Michael Crichton and David Koepp from Crichton`s bestseller, may be lacking in subtleties of narrative and characterization, but it`s hard to think of a more irrelevent criticism when applied to a film that is ... Central Park Media November DVD Releases (Wed 08-13-2003)
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA SET TO RELEASE The Heroic Legend of Arlsan, Gall Force: Earth Chapter, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Finale, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Apocalypse Saga DVD Collection, And Zero Woman: The Hunted Titles Slated For Release On November 11...DEEP, BLUE SEA: Jurassic Shark!
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-26-2000)
This genetically-enhanced-super-smart-killer-sharks-on-the-loose movie has neat premise and some effective shock scenes, but ultimately it founders in a sea of uncertainty over whether to be a slick studio thriller or a crude exploitation film. This Spiel... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition Vol. #2
by Derek Guder (Mon 10-18-2004)
What They SayAs if having to defend the Earth and mankind wasn\'t enough to cope with, Shinji Ikari now finds himself faced with something completely unexpected: competition. Not only is Rei\'s Eva back on the line, there\'s also a new giant robot defende... Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)
Thursday
at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to
find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star
Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of
fans to talk a... Jurassic Lark - Part One
by John Thonen (Sat 11-10-2001)
There's been considerable publicity over the recent sale and destruction of Roger Corman's fabled Venice Beach studios. The former New World Pictures and later New Horizon studios - which brought us everything from BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS and DEATHRACE 20... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:1
by Ivan Oro (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Neon Genesis Evangelion es una serie épica que narra conflictos. Conflictos entre dioses y humanos. Conflictos entre un joven y lo que el mundo espera de él. Shinji Ikari es ese joven que está creciendo, que está aprendiendo a madurar y convivi... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:2
by Brad Lamb (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Audio - I listened to the English dubbed version. I did not notice any serious problems.
Video - The video was exactly like the last disc. I still have a problem with A.D.V. entering English text above or below Japanese characters, just leave ... Marshall Talks INDY, JURASSIC, & BOURNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Reporter Edward Douglas at Comingsoon took advantage of his discussion with producer Frank Marshall. He hit three major genre franchises with his questions, grabbing the latest on JURASSIC PARK 4, INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL ... 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. ... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
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Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Um... Happy Anniversary!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-27-2004)
This week’s column marks the start of my second year of DVD Shopping List, and I want to thank all the readers out there for the support they’ve shown for it – if you’re all enjoying it, that makes all the time & trouble that goes into it worthwhile.O... Dreamworks and Uni team for TRANSFORMERS ride
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-21-2008)
From a press release:
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 20 -- "Transformers," the electrifying blockbuster celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and special effects, will now be developed as ... THE MANIC MANIAC: Isle of Cloned Mammoths and Neanderthals
by Joe Crosby (Mon 11-24-2008)
Jurassic Park may soon be upon us. Well, maybe not Jurassic Park, but possibly Pleistocene Park.
Scientists have been able to examine the DNA of a woolly mammoth though preserved keratin samples (hair, hooves, fingernails, feathers, et al... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... Video This Week: December 11th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-11-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJanuary 22nd will bring Fox's release of VENOMOUS, the latest in the ongoing horde of snake and lizard movies unleashed by the box office hit ANACONDA. This latest snake-tacular stars Treat Williams and Mary Page Keller under the direction of th... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... Stan Winston Passes Away at 62
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-16-2008)
Stan Winston, one of the industry's most noted special effects and makeup artists who was best known for his work on such projects as the Terminator and Jurassic Park films, died Sunday. He was 62. Winston died peacefully and surrounded by family at... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... VES Announces 50 Most Influential
by News Editor (Sat 05-12-2007)
The Visual Effects Society announced this week the VES 50: The Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time, which was determined by a vote of their members.
THE VES 50 are (Bold and Italics indicates a tie score)
1. Star Wars (1977) 2. ... Genre Films in the '90s: Blockbuster Feeding Frenzy
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-11-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror were once considered cult genres of interest only to a select few, but that changed in 1977 with STAR WARS. The blockbuster mentality engendered by that film continued throughout the ‘80s and reached even larger propor... The Manic Maniac: Crichton's Legacy
by Joe Crosby (Fri 11-07-2008)
Michael Crichton died on Tuesday. It's a tragic loss, as any human loss is. But for some reason--and despite all of the obituaries to the contrary--it seems strange to refer to Crichton as a great ... as in "a great one," "an icon.&... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... Weekend Box Office Final Tally
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-24-2001)
JURASSIC PARK III dinos stayed strong over the weekend, with the final count showing slightly more than previously estimated.Also, SCARY MOVIE 2 managed to just slightly squeek out more than DR. DOLITTLE 2, breaking their tie.Here are the rest of the fina... Multi-Million Dollar Examples of the Cruel Laws of Filmmaking
by John Thonen (Tue 08-22-2000)
Ever watch a film and think to yourself, `Jezz, I could do better than that in my sleep?` Sure you have. Most any fan bothering to read this column has had those thoughts many a time. But the reality is that making a genuinely good—let alone great—film is... STIR OF ECHOES: David Koepp Interviewed
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 02-05-2000)
David Koepp is one of Hollywood’s Billion Dollar Screenwriters—which is to say, the combined box office grosses from the various films scripted by him exceed $1-billion. These include a fair number of science fiction, fantasy, and horror blockbusters, suc... Witless Wonders? The Case for Special Effects
by Josh Larsen (Fri 12-17-1999)
Everyone knows that Hollywood loves its witless wonders, those special effects extravaganzas that look amazing but don’t have a thought in their pretty little heads. If you look closely, however, you’ll notice that these inevitable blockbusters have been ... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
What would the annual Academy Awards be without at least one egregious omission? Well, we certainly didn`t find out this year, when MORE, the nominated six-minute mini-masterpiece, was passed over in the category for Best Animated Short Subject. This evoc... King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)
In honor of Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary, we've got 4-packs of the new Muppet movie DVDs in the Prize Closet. It's funny the frog doesn't look a day over 40. How does he do it? Some folks say he's had a lot of "work" done. For your chance to win TH... Stan Winston Readies First Toy Line
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-18-2001)
Stan Winston’s Oscar-winningt makeup effects studio has contributed creatures and characters to two of this years most highly anticipated films, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. Toys is for me huge. But that’s not what he is most excited about at the moment. He... Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and it’s time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... Peigenz Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Sung Woo/Oh Rhe Bar GuhnTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayOn a combined drug sting operation between the police and Peigenz, a female assassin takes out the the drug lord before is apprehended. Furthermore... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... Designer Inks With "X"
by News Editor (Mon 04-18-2005)
XMenFilms.net is reporting that 20th Century Fox has signed Ed Verreaux to be the production designer on X-MEN 3.Verreaux is supposed to start work this week on the film. Verreaux's previous credits as a production designer include JURASSIC PARK 3, MONS... Spielberg on INDY, LINCOLN, TRANSFORMERS
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)
Steven Spielberg recently conducted an interview with www.spielbergfilms.com in which he discussed various upcoming films.Here are some important facts I took from the interview:- Spielberg was never offered ANGELS AND DEMONS, and he would never do it eve... Writing ERAGON
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-19-2004)
A writer has been hired by Fox 2000 to adapt the young readers fantasy novel ERAGON into a screenplay. Peter Buchman (JURASSIC PARK III) has landed the job.The studio snapped up the rights to the book last year and has been eagerly pushing it forward, see... Samuel L. Jackson
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-26-2007)
When talking about the great character actors of modern cinema, only a handful of individuals spring to that movie homage infested brain of mine. These are the actors who can fit into the shoes of any given character with such style that they make a l... WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 12-19-2005)
No one could have believed that in the first years of the 21st century that a serious big budget alien invasion film from one of cinema's foremost craftsmen was being watched by intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, who quickly, carelessly and with ... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (November 16-18)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)
You knew the weekend was going to be really big for HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE after the film set an all-time first opening day record of $31,635,000. That beat out PHANTOM MENACE ($28.5M) and PLANET OF THE APES ($24.6M) own opening weekend Fri... Scorsese Helming ALEXANDER
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-23-2001)
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are moving to reunite on another film, this time telling the story of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the two principals will work with Initial Entertainment Group, with who they worked on th... A STIR OF ECHOES (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
Writer-director David Koepp, working from Richard Matheson`s novel A STIR OF ECHOES (the title taken from a line by Shakespeare), crafted a screenplay that diverges from its source but retains the essential premise and set-up, resulting in a believably re... HARRY POTTER Setting Record
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-14-2001)
When HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE debuts, odds are good that you'll be able to see it on opening day with word that the film will be shown on an unprecedented number of screens.According to Variety, as it stands, the film will be opening on 7,000... Kwik-E-Marts for Real?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 04-01-2007)
While I do have very mixed emotions about the upcoming Simpsons movie, this promotion from Fox and 7-Eleven hits me right in the geeky parts. The two companies are close to working out a deal to have 11 7-Eleven markets retrofitted to look like t... DVD This Week: February 12
by John Thonen (Tue 02-12-2002)
VIDEO NEWSOver the [IMG3R]past year, HBO has been broadcasting a series of moderately budgeted remakes of some trash classics from the '50s and '60s that were originally produced by American International Pictures, or AIP. The remakes were the brainchild ... TAPEHEADS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 12-19-2001)
A cult favorite that received a limited theatrical run, only to develop a small but feverish following on video, TAPEHEADS is that rare comedy that actually improves with repeat viewings. The first feature directed by Bill Fishman – who later went on to C... Two come aboard SPARTAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)
Director, screenwriter and playwright David Mamet has a new film project in development titled SPARTAN, and today two new cast members were added to the picture's roll call. Longtime Mamet collaborator William H. Macy (JURASSIC PARK III) and Derek Luke (... Preview Hellboy: The Art of the Movie (Sat 02-07-2004)
This 200-page book features del Toro's complete screenplay, based on Mignola's Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, production art by Mignola, Wayne Barlowe (Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3), and Ty Ellingso...When There's No More Room in Hell...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-09-2004)
I'm writing this week's column with a bad head cold, and my blocked sinuses make me feel like watching movies with a lot of head trauma (decapitation, shotgun explosion, screwdriver to the temple, etc.). Luckily, here's something made to order. SPOTLIGHT ... Storyboard Artist Lowery on Iron Man and Spider-Man 3 (Mon 05-14-2007)
The Union Weekly needed to get the inside scoop on Spider-Man 3, and in order to do so they contacted an old friend of theirs, Dave Lowery. Dave's worked on Spider-Man 2 and 3, all three Jurassic Park movies, and even the upcoming Iron Man movie. More....A History of Anime, Part 3
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-27-2006)
Click here for last week's look at the 80s boom and bust in anime. This week, we'll take a look at the 90s, when anime really began to grow as a hobby on US shores. The 80s ended on a low note for anime in Japan. With a recession on the horizon and the OV... The Discs of Fritz
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-09-2004)
Here in Chicago, the Psychotronic Film Society [www.psychotronic.info] found a new venue for having shows which features big, state-o’-de-art widescreen monitors. This reawakened my interest in upgrading my own old video system. And so, I’d like to renew ... PHANTOM MENACE and SON OF KONG
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-21-2000)
Sony Classical is preparing to release an expanded edition of the STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE soundtrack on CD on November 14th. The new 2-CD collector’s release, titled The Ultimate Edition, will feature 68 tracks and more than 120 minutes o... New This Week (Sun 09-19-2004)
Several new series kick off this week plus some follow-ups and one or two standalone OVA series drop by as well: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 09/21/2004 Black Jack Vol. #4 (o...Stan Winston to be Iron Man's armorer (Wed 01-17-2007)
IGN Movies has been able to confirm that Stan Winston Studio is building the actual suits of armor to be used in Paramount's Iron Man movie. Stan Winston Studio previously worked with Iron Man director Jon Favreau on his sci-fi pic Zathura. They have als...C2F Cinema: Collora talks about Batman Dead End
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 02-14-2004)
After its debut at Comic-Con
International last summer the short film "Batman: Dead End" has
generated an unprecedented amount of buzz and rocketed to the top of most fans'
"must see" list of Batman short films. Today it remains a favorite and
top d... GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-21-2008)
Gaogaigar, a giant robot epic 65 million years in the making… What They Say: Gai, Galeon, Volfogg, ChoRyuJin, Goldymarg, Mic Sounders and Mamoru. These are brave heroes who hold the fate of humanity in their hands! The Four Machine Kings fina... Johnston Confirmed for WOLFMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 02-04-2008)
Universal Pictures said a few days ago that they would have a new director locked up for The Wolfman and they weren't kidding around. Nearly a week after Mark Romanek exited due to "creative differences", director Joe Johnston (Hidalgo, Jurassic... Louis Leterrier on 'The Incredible Hulk' controversies
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-13-2008)
If you're coming in late, we recently posted parts 1 and 2 of our exclusive interview with 'Incredible Hulk' director Louis Leterrier. In this third part we talk about some of the alleged controversies and ask him to address our own disappointment in th... David Koepp not writing 'Spidey 4' (Wed 08-08-2007)
IGN has confirmed that David Koepp, who scripted the first Spider-Man movie, will not be back to script Spider-Man 4 after all. The Indy IV and Jurassic Park screenwriter was in talks for the job earlier this year. Koepp, who is gearing up to direct th...X-Men 3 Gets new Production Designer? (Mon 04-18-2005)
Ed Verreaux ('Scorpion King', 'Jurassic Park 3') has reportedly been signed on as production designer for 'X-Men 3'.West & Knight Fight and Arm PUNISHER:WAR ZONE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Two key roles have been cast for Lexi Alexander's upcoming sequel, PUNISHER:WAR ZONE, says Hollywood Reporter. Dominic West (300, The Wire) will likely fill the shoes of the evil Jigsaw and Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfield) is set to play Microchip,... ILM setting its sights on Martians
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-13-2004)
Special effects pioneer Industrial Light and Magic is in negotiations to handle the visual effects for Steven Spielberg's THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. According to today's The Hollywood Reporter, producer Kathleen Kennedy has begun contract talks with George Lu... Williams Still with POTTER; a DUNE Soundtrack (sort of); Marco Beltrami's THE WATCHER.
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 12-10-2000)
Rumor ControlDon’t worry - recent reports on several websites and newsgroups alleging that John Williams is bowing out of scoring the upcoming big screen version of HARRY POTTER do not appear to be true. As reported on soundtrackmag.com, Williams is stil... GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS IV
by Randall Larson (Sat 09-16-2000)
When I first encountered Neil Norman’s GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS back in 1978, I was one of those grumpy purists taken aback by his electric guitars intruding upon the pristine orchestral tonalities of STAR WARS and other icons of science fiction film... ILM set For HULK & HARRY POTTER 2
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Industrial Light & Magic has been selected to be the lead f/x studio for the coming THE HULK and HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.Regarding THE HULK, Dennis Muren will oversee the visuals work on the project for which he will be given an atypic... French Werewolves, EVIL DEAD Style
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-23-2002)
This Week's RecommendationJoseph LoDuca the creative soul behind the eclectic and compelling music for XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, not to mention its companion show HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS, not to mention the music for Sam Raimi's engagingly over-th... Macy might pick up the phone
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-31-2003)
As development continues on CELLULAR, the latest actor who might be answering the call is William H. Macy (JURASSIC PARK III). Macy is in talks to play a police officer in the movie.Kim Basinger has already been cast as the kidnapped woman who dials a ran... On the Right Trakk
by Andrew Kardon (Wed 08-07-2002)
Stan Winston's future is horrifying. No, not his career. The special effects guru who's brought the Predator creature, Jurassic Park dinosaurs and acid-dripping Alien to big-screen life is currently hard at work on TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES but i... HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven - Part II
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-10-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the polemical Paul Verhoeven, we talked about the effect of Elisabeth Shue’s injury on the shoot, and the directing difficulties incurred due to the invisibility special effects, how that affected Kevin Bacon’s performance... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS on TV
by Frederick C. Szebin (Sat 05-06-2000)
The story of Jason and the Argonauts, with its bravery, adventure and tragedy, remains one of world literature’s most exciting and moving tales, and one of the most influential quest myths in the world. It has been translated and retold for centuries, bu... Has Spielberg Inherited Artificial Intelligence from Kubrick?
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-09-1999)
You thought 'A.I.,' Stanley Kubrick's unfilmed epic of artificial intelligence, had died along with the great director? Well, it seems Steven Spielberg fancies himself the heir to Kubrick's throne: he is writing a script based on Kubrick's treatment, a sc... Jeffrey Willerth and Patricia Tallman Chat Transcript (Mon 06-26-2000)
SteveVP Hello. We`re going to be chatting today with Patricia Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth, of the television series BABLYLON 5. Before throwing the conversation open to visitors, I would like to start the chat by repeating a question I posed to Jerry Doy...STAR TREK: Special Effects Redux, Part II
by Frank Garcia (Sat 01-15-2000)
In Part One of this article, we interviewed Rich Heierling, a film and video producer at Digital Stream in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, who has sent Paramount Pictures a proposal to remake STAR TREK — The Original Series’ (TOS) visual effects with new, state... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... Genre Music Scores: The Best of the 1990s
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2000)
Looking back at the 1990s with an ear toward film music and a leaning toward the fantastic, we can identify plenty of effective, likable musical scores but only a few real milestones. Perhaps the major trend found in the decade was the true marriage – aki... SCOOP: Casting ZATHURA
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-11-2004)
ZATHURA has been in development at Columbia Pictures for almost a decade. After the studio's success with the action-adventure flick JUMANJI in 1995, Columbia started work on turning the book's sequel, ZATHURA, into a film as well. Picking up where Chris ... BOOGEYMEN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 10-04-2001)
As far as marketing goes, BOOGEYMEN is one killer idea. You take a smattering of good horror icons (Norman Bates, Leatherface, Michael Myers, the Tall Man from PHANTASM), a handful of tolerable horror icons (Jason, Chucky, Pinhead, Freddy, the various kil... Sandman to have groundbreaking FX in Spider-Man 3 (Mon 03-13-2006)
Avi Arad boasted that director Sam Raimi would be using innovative tech in "Spider-Man 3" to bring to life one of the villians, Sandman. "It's all new technology. It's like nothing you've ever seen before," he said, comparing it to the breakthrough CG...Animator Ronald "Gillie" Potter Dies (Wed 07-07-2004)
Ronald "Gillie" Potter, the man who revolutionized digital effects in U.K. advertising, passed away May 25, 2004, reports THE GUARDIAN. He was 80. His special effects work can be seen in feature films such as 'Superman: The Movie', 'The Last Emperor' and ...Battling Battlestars
by John Thonen (Tue 10-26-1999)
It`s been over 20 years since ABC canceled Universal Studios` TV series, BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA. The show told the adventures of a band of intergalactic wanderers, survivors of a decimated outer space civilization, battling the evil, robotic cylons while ... SPIDERMAN Screenwriter David Koepp
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-04-2000)
There has been talk of a SPIDERMAN feature film for years, with a variety of famous names connected to the project: everyone from Roger Corman to James Cameron. But now it seems the project is truly on the way to reaching the silver screen, with David Koe... THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
One of the most innovative works of cinema to emerge last year never made it to a multi-plex near you. Instead, SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE MAGIC BOX was limited to engagements in Imax 3-D theatres where its amazing imagery and cinematic sleight of hand could ... Silva Screen does Spielberg
by Randall Larson (Fri 04-29-2005)
Silva Screen announces the May 10th release date of a 2-CD set entitled Music from the Films of Steven Spielberg (SIL-CD-1182 UPC 738572118228), featuring 145 minutes of music sampled from over 30 years of Spielberg's cinema career, including music from J... Cambrian Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-21-2006)
What They SayIn the near future, people discovered the true identity of evolution; however, one mad scientist decided to take it further. Dr. Yamagishi was a genius and well-respected - until the day he decided to try human cloning... a forbidden science.... MISSION TO MARS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-09-2000)
It`s incredible that Walter Hill would take his name off of SUPERNOVA and Brian DePalma would leave his name on MISSION TO MARS. Although M2M arrives in theatres without the pre-release baggage warning of imminent disaster, it is actually a far bigger dis... Brendan Fraser signs on for THE MUMMY 3
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-08-2006)
According to TMZ, Brendan Fraser has signed on to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell for Universal Pictures' third installment of THE MUMMY.The site claims the project will be a re-imagining of the first two films and that it will not be called THE MUMMY ... Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player Review By Dustin Blaine Javier \"LD is dead! Long live DVD!!\" As a Laserphile for the past 5+ years, I refused to believe that, but if you pick up a copy of The DVD-Laserdisc Newsletter (formerly Th...Uhura Beams On Board HEROES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
Star Trek veteran, Nichelle Nichols, has been cast in the NBC hit show HEROES, says Tv Guide. This marks a strange reunion of sorts seeing how George "Sulu" Takei portrays Hiro's father in the show. Nichols won't have as big a part in it, accord... Masi Oka talks "Heroes"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-08-2007)
Masi Oka recently talked to ComingSoon about the smash hit Heroes. Below are a few of his quotes, you can read the full article from ComingSoon here."Yes, I heard from Tim (Kring) somewhere down the line, I'm not going to tell you when, but the... Scribes Haas & Brandt Pen Fantasy ALL CREATURES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
Screenwriters Michael Brandt and Derek Haas may have their latest effort hitting theaters in Wanted but the trades have announced that the duo have also just completed a new fantasy screenplay called All Creatures Great and Small. Sony Pictures and produc... INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-23-2008)
As Harrison Ford's most famous alter ego, Indiana Jones, once said, “It's not just the years, honey, it's the mileage.”
And if you lower your expectations, then you're bound to get a lot of mileage out of Indy's fourth adventure, The Kingdom ... DVD News & Release Info for July 17
by John Thonen (Tue 07-17-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· Double-Feature Deluge: Relative newcomer DVD label Marengo Films will be distributing a number of double-feature discs previously released to VHS under the Englewood Films banner. These include some pu... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... Harlan Ellison: Writer On the Edge of Forever - Part Two
by Edward Gross (Mon 03-20-2000)
In part one of our interview with Harlan Ellison, the author described the frustration he encountered while writing `City on the Edge of Forever` for the original STAR TREK series. In this second and final installment he describes the genesis of the story... Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)
George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ... New This Week (Sun 01-12-2003)
A good mix of entertaining titles hits the streets this week, as January 2003 shapes up to be one of the busiest January\'s since we started doing this: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date Desce...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... Anime Boston announces second round of guests (Sat 01-28-2006)
Guests voicing some of anime’s hottest characters are making their way to Boston BOSTON, January 28, 2006 – The New England Anime Society is honored to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors V...Steven Spielberg
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
I began the Star Spotlight column back on March 4, 2007 featuring George Lucas as one of the Godfathers of Modern Cinema. It featured one of the men responsible for changing the landscapes of Hollywood over the last 30 years. A man who shell shocked pop c... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Greetings to you Tenchi enthusiasts all across The Fruited Plain (and The True North Strong and Free, and The Land of the Rising Sun, and wherever else you have the Internet). The views expressed by the writer of this review may not be those of... 11 Movies Saved by Historical Inaccuracy
by Michael Swaim (Fri 01-25-2008)
Every year, Hollywood pumps out "historical" epics so distorted, propagandistic and self-serving, you have to wonder just how stupid they think we are. But, try "fixing" some of those historical inaccuracies and you'll quickly realize ... The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that haven’t picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, they’ve ann... Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"... New Cutey Honey Collection Vol. #2
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Sun 02-10-2002)
The Review!New Cutey Honey is a continuation of the original 70's TV series. This disc contains the last four of eight episodes. This part of the series was also done about a year after the last four. The last three are pretty much are only filler episode... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...New This Week (Sun 03-07-2004)
Lots of love across the board here with a variety of titles, from box sets to one-shots to the closure of series: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date Arcade Gamer Fubuki Central Par...Anime's Best, Sort Of (Part One)
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
First, it would be appropriate to warn all you good readers that there are various spoilers afoot in today's column. Second, it's vital to warn everyone to take this list with a grain of salt.
I was commissioned elsewhere to put together a video list of... Robots and Reptiles!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-08-2005)
For years, some video labels have sought to lure in movie fans by offering movies in "letterboxed" format that are actually just the cropped fullscreen version matted with black bars top and bottom, advertising more image area while delivering far less. I... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (July 27-29)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-30-2001)
Everyone expected the PLANET OF THE APES to open big... but perhaps not this big. The Tim Burton film opened to an incredible weekend taking in an estimated $69.6M. That amount resulted in landing the film the largest non-holiday three day openi... Flushed to another dimension!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-16-2005)
One of the most memorable features of an anime TV show is often its theme song. This doesn't necessarily reflect on the quality of the show in general we've all heard catchy tunes applied to the opening titles of a real stinker. But ideally, a great show... New This Week (Sun 04-07-2002)
This is a rather large week for releases and definitely for variety. Check out this list below for discs that are officially streeting this Tuesday: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date AD Polic...Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Sun 06-15-2003)
Ever get a feeling of Déjà vu? In this particular case, probably not as you aren't the one writing this article about my adventures at Akon after just finishing two other columns featuring tidbits from Akon. Well, to reassure myself that I am working on... Toy Maniac: Retro Halloween Costumes
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-30-2008)
I wanted to start this week’s column by wishing a Happy Halloween to all the Maniacs out there. It really is the best time of year. Halloween is the time for all of us that do not participate in Cosplay to dress up for the holiday. There is ... Anime Boston Update (Wed 05-08-2002)
Shameless plug time folks: For Immediate Release: The New England Anime Society, Inc. and AnimeOnDVD.com, joint sponsors of Anime Boston 2003, are proud to announce that Tiffany Grant, Kirby Morrow and Jamie McGonnigal will be appearing as Guests of Hono...Simpsons seventh!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-10-2005)
Looking to "shake up" the 80-year old Winnie the Pooh franchise, Disney is preparing a new CGanime TV series to air in 2007 that will replace Christopher Robin with a more contemporary character, a 6-year old tomboy redhead who enjoys "extreme sports" lik... The Amazing DVD Shopping List!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-29-2004)
For Chicagoland readers: we’re having a GODZILLA ticket giveaway over at www.psychotronic.info. For everybody: A plug for the folks at Sinister Cinema, whose terrific Drive-In Double Features are now available on DVD-R, including 10 new volumes. They also... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FREE ONLINE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Thu 04-10-2008)
24 Hour Complimentary Shuttle Service for Hotel Attendees Anaheim, California (April 10, 2008) ‹ Attendees registered as guests within the official Anime Expo® 2008 Hotel Room Blocks will be able to access the 24-hour complimentary shuttle service wh...Rerun Madness
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-09-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week this humble TV critic got a little out of hand and desperately sought the attention of his readership, with stupendous results. (Thank you, each and every one.) Well, sad to say, after that article was submitted I noticed ... June 17 June 23: A New Season Approaches
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 06-17-2002)
I have seen the future and it's not that exciting.Yeah, so, I've been working my way through tapes of the new fall shows and, well, I'm kinda underwhelmed. So far, while watching these tapes, nothing has hit me as particular great. Nothing has made me sit... Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)
'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ... Pixar's super-family
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-15-2005)
So what movies do you have lined up for St. Patrick's Day? While some may lift a glass to toast Francis Ford Coppola's FINIAN'S RAINBOW (below) or the charming THE QUIET MAN (drinking, brawling & beautiful scenery how much more Irish can you get?), o... EuroSpy Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-10-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSOpening with a wonderfully raucous vocal by the unmistakable Italian singer Christy (TEPEPA, RUN MAN RUN), the score for Albert De Martino's 1967 spy spoof, OK CONNERY (aka OPERATION KID BROTHER in the USA and Japan) is a terrif... 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... TV Wasteland: High Hopes on the Fringe
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 07-21-2008)
When JJ Abrams is on, he’s really on. He’s brought us so many fantastic series and films including Alias, Lost, and the underrated Mission Impossible III, that anything he does must be investigated. If you’re into that kind of series Fel... 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 ... 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 ... Stardate 0108.01: Beginnings and Endings
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)
Finally, someone who understands! Trek X screenwriter John Logan told startrek.com this week that he`s a lifelong fan who went trick-or-treating in his youth dressed as Captain Kirk. `I`m a rabid fan...I`m not just doing this for the money, believe me,` e... DINOSAUR
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 05-18-2000)
What began as a fairly innovative attempt at dramatic, non-dialogue filmmaking, has emerged, after more than a decade, as a fairly typical Disney film, complete with cute, talking creatures--but at least it`s a good Disney film, one of their best full-len... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (August 3-5)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-06-2001)
The pundits wondered if RUSH HOUR 2 had what it took to bump PLANET OF THE APES from the top spot. Boy, did it ever.No one really expected the Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker starring sequel to do as well as it did, once again setting a record for a movie openin... Pink iPod of Doom: Samurai Deeper Kyo: Capriccio, Wolf's Rain, Evanglion III, Technolyze: Music Only Music But Music, Akira Symphonic
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 08-02-2005)
The Pink iPod of DOOM was feeling artistic this week! Some classics, some total misses, and a few real hits, straight out of the park. The iPod commands you to read on...
The fourth and final part of "Lauren and the DOOMPod clean up the review pile" co... Book Buzz: Latest Star Wars Novel Hits Shelves This Week
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-20-2008)
The biggest star this week isn’t an alien, or wizard, or vampire but a space ship! Specifically it’s the Millennium Falcon and Star Wars’ most famous ship is the subject of the latest novel in the SW universe from Del Rey Bo... Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part One
by Ron Quezon (Mon 07-21-2008)
I caught up with Gen Fukunaga, CEO of FUNimation, the afternoon of July 5th at Anime Expo 2008. He was busy with the line of people anxiously waiting to meet the recently announced cast of Ouran High School Host Club. We found space to intervi... DVD Shopping Bag: Bond, Blu-Ray Bond
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-21-2008)
In March of 2007 Casino Royale wasreleased on Blu-ray. It was the only James Bond film, out of the 20 that preceded it, to be released on the new format. This was not surprising to me. Having been raised on Bond and working at various video stores... DVD Shopping Bag: Windfalls and Downfalls
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-12-2008)
The time has come Maniacs to catch up on all of last season’s TV. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Heroes: Season 2, Dexter - The Complete Second Season, Prison Break - Season 3 and Torchwood - The Complete Second Season are all sla... Flipping through Comic Book Movies with F.J. DeSanto
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-19-2007)
Consider this: in the last decade, the comic-book faithful have been able to go from wincing when releases like 'Howard the Duck' or 'Supergirl' finally creep out of the pipeline to being able to swell with pride when films inspired by comics account for ... Anime Central - All Reports
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai... ADV Films Announces Four New Gonzo Acquisitions (Fri 05-11-2007)
Red Garden, Welcome to the N.H.K., Pumpkin Scissors, Magikano All to Launch Late 2007 HOUSTON, May 11, 2007 " At 9pm this evening ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield will formally announce that ADV has acquired four of the hottest new titles to co...Blue Gender Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 04-14-2008)
What They SayYuji, a high school teenager, discovers that he has a new incurable virus. With life looking very bleak, he\'s left only one option - hope that the future may hold a cure. With his decision made, he opts to undergo artificial hibernation...
... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #01
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 08-18-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 3
Sound: 4
Plot: 5
English Acting: 5
Music: 5
Entertainment: 5
Overall: 4.5
-Intro-
... Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #01
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Revolutionary Girl Utena" is Central Park Media's (primarily U.S. Manga Corps, though "Utena" is sold under their "Software Sculptors" label) first attempt to put a television series on DVD. This particular disc contains 7 episodes; the next o... An Introduction to Super Deformed or Why Are They So Squishy?
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-23-1999)
Super Deformed. Mini's. Roundies. Squishies. I've heard the subanime genre called a lot of things over the years. SD is the common and accepted term for it though, and it's a curious genre indeed.
The first known "case" ofSuper Deforming was ba... Gunsmith Cats (-)
What They SayThey’re here! Chicago’s most lethal ladies have finally made it to DVD. Join the pistol-packing Rally Vincent and her partner, grenade-happy Minnie May Hopkins, as they infiltrate a gun running operation at the “suggestion&...Internal Medicine
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-07-2005)
What They SayMakoto has studied his whole life to become a doctor. He\'s looking for revenge, on the doctor of a failed operation who has a scalpel scar across his left hand. After finally being assigned to the right hospital, Makoto finds that the enti... ENIGMA
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-19-2002)
ENIGMA is set during WWII in the '40s and feels a bit like something Alfred Hitchcock might have made in the '50s. We have a smart, alienated hero in the throes of sexual obsession, working around mysterious colleagues who may or may not be trustworthy, w... THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)
Tim Burton`s skewered sensibility finds excellent expression through the masterful stop-motion of director Henry Selick. The songs and score by Danny Elfman are wonderful; the characters are engaging; the visuals are enthralling. Amidst all the weirdness ... T3 writers travel to WESTWORLD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-03-2003)
Screenwriters Michael Ferris and John Brancato have been hired to write the remake of WESTWORLD for Warner Bros. The duo collaborated previously on the screenplay for TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES, coming out next month.T3 star Arnold Schwarzenegger... Summer's Gone
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-08-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Looks like summer has finally come to a crashing end. I have to tell you that since I have a day job, I never once got to enjoy the 3 month reprieve that some of you little buggers and/or filthy rich ... 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... SHEEP IN THE BIG CITY Debuts Friday on Cartoon Network
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-06-2000)
When Cartoon Network debuts Mo Willem`s Sheep In The Big City later this week, understand that you are looking at a classic piece of what`s called New York style animation. `Yes,` concurs Willems, who`s main studio is in Gotham`s East Village. `The stereo... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on Tape
by John Thonen (Tue 01-09-2001)
I’ve been grousing here for several weeks about the paucity of new fantastic genre video releases and, while the future release schedule shows that this drought will pass, this week is the worst yet. While there are a few titles for special interest fans... Steve Blum hob knobs as the Goblin on 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-23-2008)
Renowned voice actor Steve Blum embraces the villainous depths of Green Goblin's sinister tones in "Catalysts," an all-new episode of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premiering this Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on Kids' WB! on The... Betterman Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-30-2002)
What They SayA deadly virus has attacked humanity with vicious intent! At the forefront of the battle is the enigmatic Akamatsu Industries – Disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, this clandestine organization uses neural enhanced weapons kn... Sector Seven's Mobile Command Center exposed (Sun 06-03-2007)
Earlier this evening, Seibertron.com's very own Covert Agent Ryan successfully infiltrated the U.S. Government's secret NBE investigation unit known as Sector Seven. Their Mobile Command Center arrived shortly before sunset in Melrose Park just outside of...Slayers: The Motion Picture
by Ivan Oro (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Where should I start? It's quite simple: I love small packages even when it comes in the form of Lina Inverse (a flat chested girl and somehow short-tempered sometimes. Don't mention any word about money or her bust and you will be safe for a w... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...