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Keri Russell cast as 'Wonder Woman' (animated) (Tue 01-15-2008)
TV Guide's all-knowing insider Michael Ausiello exclusively broke the news yesterday that Keri Russell ('Felicity', 'Mission: Impossible III') has been cast in the lead role in a 'Wonder Woman' feature film. The movie, however, is not the long-planned liv...Russell Joins Sandler in BEDTIME STORIES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
Keri Russell has landed the female lead opposite Adam Sandler in Disney's BEDTIME STORIES, reports Variety. Adam Shankman will handle the lensing for this Disney family-adventure while Sandler produces through his Happy Madison Prods. shingle. Shankman, J... Keri Russell talks Lois Lane (Thu 03-10-2005)
How high were actress Keri Russell's hopes of landing the role of Lois Lane in 'Superman'? "How high were they? I would have loved to have done it," says Russell, "but that movie went through three different directors, so...I was just merely a part of...
Things Look "Grimm" for Russell in Cannibal Tale
by News Editor (Tue 03-01-2005)
Keri Russell and Thomas Kretschmann will star in the psychological horror-thriller "Butterfly, a Grimm Love Story." The story focuses on the Internet cannibal movement, which involves hundreds of Web sites for cannibal fetishists.Andreas Schmid and Atlan... Three more join the cast of the 'Wonder Woman' animated movie
by Jim Harvey (Thu 06-26-2008)
...know that Keri Russell is playing Princess Diana and Nathan Fillion is voicing Steve Trevor. That info came out early this year.
What's new is that we have Doc Ock himself, Alfred Molina as Ares, Virginia Madsen as Hippolyta and "Ms. Comics-to-fi... Fillion to voice Trevor in animated "Wonder Woman" film
by Jim Harvey (Wed 02-06-2008)
...tor joins Keri Russell ('Felicity') who recently signed to star in the title role. The film is due out later this year or early in 2009. Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
...vidence), Keri Russell (Felicity), Lorraine Toussaint (Any Day Now), and Sela Ward (Once and Again). * For the Actor of the Year in a New Series trophy, Michael Weatherly (Dark Angel) must overcome Andre Braugher (Gideon`s Crossing), Tom Cavanagh (Ed),... MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 05-05-2006)
...a cameo. (Keri Russell, star of Abrams' earlier series FELICITY, also does well in a key supporting role.) Chambliss does a sumptuous job of moving us with the characters around the globe and Giacchino works greatly in the spirit of Lalo Schifrin, whos... Fox near to quorum for 'Fantastic' quartet (Thu 07-08-2004)
...Adams and Keri Russell are also candidates. More...M:I3 Lands Fishburne
by News Editor (Mon 06-20-2005)
Paramount Pictures has signed Laurence Fishburne to star in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. Fishburne joins a cast which includes Tom Cruise, Keri Russell, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Philip Seymour HoffmanJ.J. Abrams is directing. Th... Teresa Palmer Enjoys BEDTIME STORIES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)
Teresa Palmer (The Grudge 2) has been cast in Disney's Bedtime Stories, reports Variety. The actress will be co-starring with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in the upcoming genre-comedy by director Adam Shankman. Matt Lopez penned the script and ... Pegg Joins M:I-3 Team
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
...s Meyers, Keri Russell and Maggie Q. At the 21st Annual Television Festival
by Sue Schneider (Mon 03-22-2004)
...long with Keri Russell (Felicity Porter) and Jennifer Garner (Sydney Bristow); TRADING PLACES; An Evening with Angela Lansbury; JOAN OF ARCADIA with the cast and producers; THE O.C. cast; An Evening with William Shatner; ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT cast and p... WE WERE SOLDIERS Filming Wraps
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-11-2001)
...epper and Keri Russell. The film's script was written by Randall Wallace (BRAVEHEART), who also directed the picture as well as acting as one of the producers with Bruce Davey and Steve McEveety. Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
... but that Keri Russell (FELICITY) and Rachel McAdams are also possibilities.[The Hollywood Reporter.]July 12, 2004... With three of the FANTASTIC FOUR's quartet signed, sealed and delivered, all that remains is the announcement as to which actress will... Action & Adventure
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-01-2006)
...d for the Keri Russell character, while "Ethan and Julia" is a poignant piano melody supporting the Tom Cruise/Michelle Monaghan character's relationship. It's soft and tender, but is also tinged with a darker texture; hardly happy romance music. With ... WONDER WOMAN animated movie coming March 3rd
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-18-2008)
...including Keri Russell (Waitress, Felicity), Nathan Fillion (Desperate Housewives), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Virginia Madsen (Sideways), Rosario Dawson (Sin City), Oliver Platt (The West Wing) and David McCallum (NCIS).
The amazon warrior fi... Mission: Impossible 3
by Development Heck (Wed 08-31-2005)
Genre: Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio: Paramount Pictures. Production Company: Cruise-Wagner Productions. Project Phase: In Pre-production. Who's In It: Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt); Michelle Monaghan, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ving Rhames, Keri Russell, Philip Se... Dec. 31 Jan. 6: Happy New Year!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-31-2001)
...city star Keri Russell cut her long, curly, gorgeous hair? No? Well here's how the story goes: Shortly after Russell cut her hair, her show's ratings dipped and WB execs blamed her new short haircut. No joke. Then the WB issued a "no haircuts" policy f... Abrams Reteams with FELICITY Star for MISSION
by News Editor (Wed 06-15-2005)
J.J. Abrams has brought Keri Russell on board for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. Russell will play a trainee agent mentored by Ethan Hunt. She joins the cast which already includes Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames Michelle Monaghan, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Philip Seymo... First Look: 'Wonder Woman' DVD Movie
by Jim Harvey (Tue 07-08-2008)
TV Guide has unveiled your first look at the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' animated feature film.
The best-selling magazine also chats up actress Keri Russell ('Felicity') who provides the lead voice for DC Comics' amazonian warrior.
Russell said the story ... Kurt Russell
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-18-2007)
You would have to be living under a rock the last week to fail noticing that New Line has acquired the rights to remake Escape From New York this week and they already have a casting for Snake Plissken (300’s Gerard Butler). This announcement h... 'Felicity' star on loses Lois Lane to Bosworth (Sun 02-06-2005)
Shortly after her sabbatical ended, Keri Russell received an offer to test for Lois Lane in the next 'Superman' movie. When the part went to Kate Bosworth, Russell found to her astonishment that she was bitterly disappointed. "I knew then it was time for ...Three of the FANTASTIC FOUR have been found
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-08-2004)
... but that Keri Russell (FELICITY) and Rachel McAdams are also possibilities.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Jay Russell Leading Niles' WAKE THE DEAD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
Another comic adaptation of author Steve Niles will soon be hitting theaters soon and they have a director picked out, reports Shock Til You Drop. The site is reporting that Jay Russell (Ladder 49, The Water Horse) is set to lead Niles' Wake the Dead comi... Russell No Glutton For Punisher
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-15-2003)
Recent rumors
linking Kurt Russell to The Punisher are false, according to the
actor's representatives at Creative Artists Agency. A source at CA told Comics2Film
that their client is neither attached to appear in the movie, nor has he
been approache... Russell Crowe coming back to life for GLADIATOR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)
According to WENN, Ridley Scott has confirmed that he plans to make a GLADIATOR sequel with Russell Crowe.Scott had originally tried to get a follow-up made in 2003, before abandoning the idea, but things are now back on track."I will probably do a sequel... Russell to bring RAT to the screen
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-08-2002)
Chuck Russell, director of this spring's THE SCORPION KING, is partnering with Frank Darabont to bring CrossGen's comic book THE WAY OF THE RAT to the bring screen. The duo have signed a deal with Castle Rock Entertainment to produce a RAT film, written a... Russell, Dreyfuss and Rossum to Set Sail on POSEIDON
by News Editor (Mon 06-06-2005)
Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss and Emmy Rossum have all signed on to star in the remake of THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE.Russell will play an ex-fireman and politico who is traveling with his daughter (Rossum) and her boyfriend. Richard Dreyfuss will play a gay ... Russell Crowe a villian in 'Batman'? Also: 'Catwoman' rumors. (Fri 09-05-2003)
At a concert Russell Crowe allegedly mentioned he'd been offered a "damn bad guy role thing that the guy from Memento's doing," perhaps referring to the 'Batman' movie. On the 'Catwoman' front, Christopher Lambert allegedly confirmed to Canal Plus TV he'...Avi Arad claims ignorance on David O. Russell/'Silver Surfer' rumors (Fri 07-08-2005)
Avi Arad addressed the Internet rumors that David O. Russell will be directing Silver Surfer: "That's news to me."Chuck Russell to direct 'Mandrake' (Thu 04-26-2007)
Baldwin Entertainment Group has signed director Chuck Russell to the action-adventure film "Mandrake," based on the Hearst comic strip.Russell Crowe in The Dark Knight? (Thu 08-23-2007)
While promoting his new western '3:10 To Yuma', Christian Bale made a cryptic statement indicating that his co-star, Russell Crowe may be appearing in 'The Dark Knight'. "Russell's going to actually be in the new 'Batman' movie, which is a big surprise...Russell Crowe is NOT in The Dark Knight (Fri 08-24-2007)
Superherohype says that yesterday's reports about Russell Crowe appearing in in 'The Dark Knight' are just blown out of proportion. The rumor started with an off-the-cuff remark from Christian Bale while promoting his '3:10 to Yuma' movie (in which Cr...Russell Crowe and Universal to make "Nottingham"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-01-2007)
According to Variety, Universal Pictures has acquired a script from the creators of Sleeper Cell titled Nottingham. The script comes with Russell Crowe attached to star.In the film, penned by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris, Crowe will play the Sheriff ... Kurt Russell talks about the remake of "Escape"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)
There are lots of quotes from Kurt Russell floating around the internet in regards to his thoughts on the upcoming remake of Escape From New York. The remake is set to star Gerard Butler in the role of Snake Plissken, a role originated by Russell.Fr... Dan Aykroyd and Theresa Russell in Earth Vs. The Spider (Tue 02-20-2001)
Dan Aykroyd and Theresa Russell will take top billing in HBO`s Earth VS. The Spider, the third installment of `Creature Features,` a series of five films inspired by Samuel Z. Arkoff`s 1950s sci fi monster films.Roswell`s Devon Gummersall and The Limey`s ...Kurt Russell slashes GRINDHOUSE
by Karl Schneider (Sun 07-23-2006)
Quentin Tarantino announced at the Comic Con that Kurt Russell would be playing the slasher in his part of the horror double feature GRINDHOUSE.Russell will be playing Stuntman Mike in the DEATH PROOF half of the film. The other half of the movie, PLANET... Russell Crowe talks GLADIATOR sequel
by Karl Schneider (Tue 09-26-2006)
According to WENN, Russell Crowe has confirmed that he and director Ridley Scott will film a sequel to GLADIATOR. While the hard quotes don't quite back up that statement, they do suggest that Crowe and Scott are seriously considering the sequel."We talk... Carpenter, Hill & Russell to autograph SNAKE PLISSKEN comics
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-25-2003)
It's been more than 20 years since his arrival in the pop culture but bad-boy Snake Plissken isn't showing any signs of slowing down. With Snake about to make his return via the world of comic books with the June 25th publication of JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAK... Theresa Russell playing villain in 'Spider-Man 3' (Tue 01-24-2006)
One-time 'Black Widow' star Theresa Russell has become ensnared in Spidey's web. The actress has joined the cast of 'Spider-Man 3.' Russell will play Mrs. Marko, the wife of Flint Marko, a.k.a. the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church). More...Russell Crowe Playing THE PRISONER?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-03-2001)
Simon West's current film, TOMB RAIDER, broke $100 million this last weekend domestically, but the helmer has previously said that he's at work on his next project, a big screen version of the classic '60s cult TV series THE PRISONER. Now, it seems that R... Russell Crowe On GREEN SHORE
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-08-2001)
Russell Crowe is set up to direct, produce, write and star in a World War II ensemble drama for Intermedia called THE LONG GREEN SHORE.The film currently has a script by Bob Ellis, which will be rewritten by Crowe with his production partner Mark Johnson.... SPIDER-MAN 3 Webs Russell
by News Editor (Tue 01-24-2006)
Columbia Pictures has signed Theresa Russell to join the cast of SPIDER-MAN 3.She will play the wife of Flint Marko, aka the Sandman, will be portrayed by Thomas Haden Church. No other real details are being given except to note that it is known that the ... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Fullmetal Alchemist (novels) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 09-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Inoue (Original Concept: Hiromu Arakawa)Translated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayAn original story translated from the Japanese! The Elric brothers travel to the ghost town of Xenotime - once a prosperous... Snake Plissken Chronicles, John Carpenter's
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Animation/Sequel.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Production IG.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken).Who's Making It:Mamoru Oshii (Director); Corey Mitchel, William Wilson (Screenwriters); Jo... More on Snake Plissken's Return
by John Thonen (Mon 08-05-2002)
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news last week that Snake Plissken, the anti-hero of director John Carpenter's ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and ESCAPE FROM L.A., is in the process of making a comeback which won't put him back in theaters, but rather in people's ... Black Lagoon Second Barrage Vol. #2
by Christopher Homer (Fri 10-17-2008)
The only show that I went into blind, and became a massive fan of. 2nd Barrage continuing into brilliance, with action, comedy, great characters, mystery, suspense - and even a little romance for the most unlikely character in the show.
What They S... DARK BLUE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-21-2003)
Understanding the significance of screenwriting credits sometimes takes the same skills as reading runes, so it's unclear how much James Ellroy, given a "story by" tag on DARK BLUE, contributed to the final product. However, the movie certainly feels like... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part One
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 10-23-2001)
At a lot of conventions, downtime between panels can feel like hanging around in a theatre lobby between acts of a play. The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention, held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, has an atmosphere much more like a party wi... Bale Reuniting with Crowe in NOTTINGHAM?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-21-2008)
While thespian Christian Bale was more a mutual friend with Russell Crowe in last year's 3:10 to Yuma instead of a true enemy, it seems the two may be facing off against each other very soon in Nottingham, the upcoming reworking of the Robin Hood story by... "Riley Jensen Guardian Series" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sun 04-08-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a giveaway of a set containing all 4 Keri Arthur novels in the Jensen Guardian Series.Author of Circle of Desire (2003) and Beneath A Darkening Moon (2004), Aussie romance novelist Keri Arthur kicked off her ... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... FOLLOWING
by Tony Whitt (Sun 04-28-2002)
There's nothing worse than a reviewer pronouncing that he's "seen the future of filmmaking" in the work of a particular director - so for your sake (and mine), I'll resist that temptation. I will go so far as to say that Christopher Nolan, director and wr... STEPSISTER FROM THE PLANET WEIRD and NEIGHBORS FROM OUTER SPACE
by Denise Dumars (Fri 08-11-2000)
C`mon`fess up. You really think your stepfamily is from outer space, right? I mean, they talk funny; they eat strange foods and seem waaaay too interested in dumb TV shows like Wheel of Fortune. Well, if your name is Megan and your mom is a former surfin... DOCTOR WHO: THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-16-2003)
It's always been somewhat difficult for modern audience to comprehend the impact that a story like "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" had on its original viewers - we've had 40 years to become blas about the Daleks, after all, and while this serial may have b... USED CARS
by John Thonen (Sat 03-30-2002)
Outrageous, often tasteless comedies, which gleefully break the rules of propriety, have been quite the rage over the past few years, as the success of THERES SOMETHING ABOUT MARY and AMERICAN PIE certainly attest. The most commonly cited antecedents for... ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Special Edition
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)
Back in 1981 it seemed plausible that by 1997 New York City would be a walled-off prison. Of course, no one could have predicted Rudy Juliani's run as Mayor of the Big Apple. Still, even though there's no Duke of New York running things in Manhattan, John... The Telluride Film Festival Goes Sci-Fi
by Mark A. Altman (Thu 09-20-2001)
Despite its reputation as an extremely erudite festival far more inclined to show the latest Iranian docu-drama than the newest in genre films, the annual Telluride Film Festival, nestled in Colorado's bucolic San Jacinto Mountains, unspooled a diverse ar... THE KID
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-13-2000)
On the sliding scale of excellence, The Kid is a good, but not great, movie. It`s certainly charming in many spots (what typical Disney film isn`t on at least some level), but it lacks the kind of overall magic that distinguishes the best from the rest. T... Update: Crowe Is No Dr. Watson in SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-02-2008)
Update: As expected, this story out of The Sun was absolutely false. Director Guy Ritchie debunked it himself to Empire Online. “I don’t have a Watson,” said Ritchie at the world premiere of his contemporary gangster flick RocknRolla. &l... Gladiator 2
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
Last Updated: October 5, 2006Genre: Adventure, Action, DramaProduction Company: NADistributors: NAProject Phase: DiscussionsBudget: NAWho's In It: Russell CroweWho's Making It: Ridley ScottRelease Date: NAPremise: NAComments: This has been talked about fo... The INVASION Begins Next Week
by News Editor (Wed 09-14-2005)
ABC will debut the premiere episode of INVASION on Wednesday, September 21st at 10 pm (Eastern).The show created by AMERICAN GOTHIC's Shaun Cassidy centers on a family trying to recover from a devastating hurricane and its mysterious aftermath. Eddie Cibr... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... Verily, Thor Rumor Doth Prove False!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-03-2002)
Kurt Russell as Thor by Zac Pensol
Recent rumors
regarding the alleged "Thor" movie are untrue and most likely
the result of a hoax.
On Thursday of
last week Comics2Film received an e-mail "tip" alleging details
abo... Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto... Ridley Scott
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
Sheer circumstance contributed to this week’s focus on our Star Spotlight column. It was either sheer force of strange happenstance or some higher power giving such inspiration. There I was at the computer with my coke and skittles ready to begin wr... Bob Gale On INTERSTATE 60
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-04-2001)
Bob Gale, who wrote the scripts for the BACK TO THE FUTURE trilogy, has been talking about his upcoming movie, INTERSTATE 60.While talking to BTTF.com, Gale gave the lowdown on the film's story, saying, "Gary Oldman plays 'O.W. Grant,' an American mytholo... Will MUTANT X Still Be MUTANT X?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-10-2001)
Given the commercials and promotional events lined up for the coming MUTANT X TV series, you'd think that the lawsuit regarding the property filed by 20th Century Fox against Tribune Entertainment had been settled. It hasn't.On Thursday, New York District... SPARTACUS TV Update
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-08-2001)
MGM picked up the rights this summer to the previously reported developing SPARTACUS TV series. Last year, the series, created by Neil Russell, had been set up through Pearson Television. Currently, the studio is said to be seeking out writers and showrun... Vintage Horner, Goblin on DVD, and even a touch of Eastwood
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-22-2001)
During two weeks of tragedy and outrage, we are given a few eager diversions, filmusically, with which to rest, recuperate, and invigorate senses otherwise numbed by current events. A pair of early and long-awaited Horner scores see their first-ever CD re... TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE NEW GODS
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-17-2001)
As new Tomorrow Person Paul breaks out for the first time, John and Elena encounter resistance as they try to contact him telepathically. The interference is linked to a public appearance made by media stars Zane and Katya, whose fans are unusually adorin... Prisoner, The (Thu 11-29-2001)
Plot: After a British secret agent resigns from his position, he is captured by political powers unknown that transport him to a mysterious location called the "Village." In the Village, which appears to be an idyllic get away spot, each "guest" is referr...GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)
If you're thinking of taking in Terry Zwigoff's film GHOST WORLD, you should be aware that it's not about ghosts. And while it's based on a comic book, it also doesn't feature anyone with superpowers. Also missing in action are monsters, guns, secret iden... Ultimate SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP goes team-up crazy
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-23-2002)
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP will go on a month long hiatus this May in favor of the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL, a project writer Brian Michael Bendis says has been in development for six months and is "an all-new star-studded Spidey story like you've nev... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
...HE CLONES)Keri Russell (FELICITY)We've seen three of the actresses mentioned before. Barton and Portman have been both linked as being a possible Lois for a number of months now, and two days ago the movie website JoBlo.com was the first to report Evan... Two Publishers Unite for SEPTEMBER 11
by Eric Moro & Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-19-2001)
At a time when the nation has rediscovered the meaning of the word "hero," the comic book publishers who chronicle the fictional exploits of fantasy heroes have turned instead to paying tribute to the men and women who demonstrated true heroism on Septemb... RAPTOR
by JOHN THONEN (Sat 11-10-2001)
As the RAPTOR DVD opens, a blood-curdling roar bursts forth from the TV speakers. No, it's not a dinosaur attack. It's director Jim Wynorski I mean Jay Andrews - letting loose the first of several beer induced belches which he shares with viewers on the ... DOCTOR WHO: ROBOTS OF DEATH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-11-2001)
During his first year as producer on DOCTOR WHO in 1976, Philip Hinchcliffe managed to get the program some of the highest ratings it had ever enjoyed. His combination of science fiction and gothic horror paid off handsomely. Now with the fourteenth seaso... Agent ORIGIN - The real Wolverine story?
by Kim S. August (Mon 06-04-2001)
(Additional Reporting by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG)Just about every major comic book hero has at one time or another had his or her origin told, retold, expanded, re-interpreted, re-imagined or otherwise manipulated by countless writers looking to make their mar... SAW V
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 10-25-2008)
Possible Spoilers within this review.
Right in time for Halloween, Lionsgate has released their fifth installment of the Saw saga. If you haven’t tuned into the horror that Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) believes is justice and rehabilitation ... Adrien Brody Getting Chased in THE COURIER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-28-2008)
Thespian Adrien Brody is getting the nod for an upcoming cross country action ride as The Courier, reports Variety. Arclight Films have attached the King Kong star in the action film written by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas (3:10 to Yuma, Wanted). Meanwhi... Box Office: PAYNE Takes Down the Chihuahua
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-19-2008)
So, could Disney’s Beverly Hills Chihuahua do it again for a third weekend in a row? Well, judging by the tickets the film was selling on Saturday in some theaters, it looked possible for the house that Mickey built. Unfortunately for those ... New Teaser Poster for Pixar's UP
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-14-2008)
Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures has unleashed the latest new teaser poster for their next feature film Up courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The film, released in Disney Digital 3-D, will feature the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jo... Studios Continue Forward Despite SAG Worries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Last year, you'll likely remember the constant worries and coverage of the pending WGA strike and how Hollywood was planning for the worse by kicking production into gear on a number of projects so their line-ups would be filled up. Well, we cut to a year... 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... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...Video Madness Returns to the Web
by John Thonen (Tue 06-19-2001)
Im baaaaack! Risen from the pixel graveyard that was once Fandom.com, here is the latest reincarnation of Vidiocy, and you are present for the grand event. Dont you feel honored? Our aim is to be the best video column on the net. We will be taking a wee... Crowe as 007?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-27-2001)
According to the Internet Movie Database, London is abuzz (well, the fanboys are) at speculation the producers of the JAMES BOND movies are looking to cast Russell Crowe (GLADIATOR) as 007 after Pierce Brosnan steps down. According to the piece, Lon... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... BLACK HAWK Rising Part Two
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Sun 01-27-2002)
In the first part of our Ridley Scott profile, the director explained how the events of Sept. 11 affected the release of his new military drama, BLACK HAWK DOWN. The true tale of U.S. servicemen who were stranded in Somalia in 1993 and participated in the... Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)
The theme is a familiar one. The mighty, stalwart chords of brass, the trilling woodwinds, the driving rhythm of the violins, the strident siren of electric guitar Wait a minute? Electric guitar? Whats that doing in the middle of the STAR WARS theme?... Stardate 07.09.01: The Miniseries of AVALON
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-09-2001)
Though this week brings several new and returning series, perhaps none is as highly anticipated as TNT's original miniseries THE MISTS OF AVALON, based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling version of the Arthurian legend told from the perspective of it... DC's Evolving Vertigo
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 02-21-2002)
FABLES #1 in May starts what DC Comics is calling "a new era" for its Vertigo imprint.FABLES, a new ongoing series by Bill Willingham and a series of rotating artists starting with Lan Medina and Steve Leialoha, will sport a new trade dress for the Vertig... New Vertigo Projects
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-09-2002)
DC Comics unveiled several Vertigo projects over the weekend at Comic-Con International, including a period piece with the Creeper and a Lady Constantine mini-series. Following is a rundown: * BEWARE THE CREEPER is a five-issue mini-series, written by J... A Trip Through Ed-Woodsville
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 08-15-2002)
With the wide variety of Ed Wood documentaries available, one might find themselves in a pickle when deciding which one to rent or purchase. While I cant state for certain, I will make a guess that this pickle must be at least a few inches longer than th... TV Shows and Movies We Want to See as Video Games
by Troy Roberts (Sun 07-28-2002)
Everyone has a favorite movie or TV show that stands out as something that should be made into a video game. Sometimes I'll be watching television or a movie and I'll think "You know this would make a great game. You could do this, and this, and find this... MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 07-18-2002)
Like most jaded film critics, I snub my nose at the Disney kid-oriented flick. Yeah, secretly I still cherish my own youthful Disney kid film experiences like THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, HERBIE RIDES AGAIN, THE PARENT TRAP, and whatever piece of crap Kurt R... Thompson's manga SANDMAN project
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 07-11-2002)
Jill Thompson is writing and drawing ETERNAL HORIZONS, a 192-page manga-style book featuring Death, Delirium and Despair the female faces on the Endless. The story, from an idea by SANDMAN creator Neil Gaiman, plays off the events from THE SANDMAN: SEAS... Epic Fantasy Fans Celebrate! This is Your Month!
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 08-14-2002)
There are a lot of great books to cover this month, so I want to get to it...but let's get business out of the way first. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the landslide of suggestions for the name of this new monthly book column. We put it to a vote ... DVD This Week: August 20
by John Thonen (Tue 08-20-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHELLRAISER: HELLSEEKER, which reunites stars Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence from the first film in the series, will hit video stores this October. But FANGORIA.COM recently reported that a sequel to that sequel is already in the works. Apparen... Douglas Adams' DOCTOR WHO script to be remade
by Richard Salter (Wed 11-13-2002)
The BBC has unveiled plans for a new production of DOCTOR WHO to be webcast on BBCi, their official website, during the show's 40th anniversary year in 2003. It's going to be a remake of a Douglas Adams script."Shada" was originally intended to be made fo... 'Sky Captain': Embracing the Past
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 09-18-2004)
An interview with Sky Captain
director, Kerry Conran
By Dean Kish (a.k.a. Soothsayer)
Director Kerry Conran's
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" is a look back at how people
of 1940s and 1950s saw the future through comic books, pulp novels an... Walter Simonson Signs Exclusive with DC
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-11-2002)
Writer/artist Walter Simonson has signed a one-year exclusive with DC Comics."For the past four or five years I've worked primarily for DC," Simonson said. "Partly, it's because I enjoy the company of the people I work with there, editors like Joey Cavali... Checker collects Clive Barker
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-03-2002)
Checker Book Publishing Group has announced a November release of CLIVE BARKER'S TAPPING THE VEIN, an anthology of comic-book adaptations of Barker's short stories. The book collects nine stories, adapted to the comics medium by creators including P. Cra... Pitt walking away from Araonofsky's THE FOUNTAIN?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-30-2002)
The buzz has exploded around Hollywood in the last few days that Brad Pitt is looking for a way out of Darren Aronofky's THE FOUNTAIN. While there are all kinds of rumors ricocheting around the net and the town film built, the upshot seems to be this. Pit... Diesel going GLADIATOR?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-09-2002)
Vin Diesel is making another move in his proclaimed plan to be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and he's doing it by tearing a page from Russell Crowe's GLADIATOR handbook. After completing work on this summer's spy actioner, XXX, Diesel seems to be... Gaiman's Endless Inspiration
by Cindy White (Mon 05-27-2002)
Most writers spend their entire careers honing their talents in just one medium, be it novels or screenplays or comic books. Neil Gaiman is not like most writers. After achieving rare critical and commercial success with his DC comic book series SANDMAN,... Golden Razzies nom PEARL, TOMB RAIDER, APES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
With so many of 2001's genre entries turning out to be good (HARRY POTTER) or great (LORD OF THE RINGS), the year's Golden Razzies didn't have as many genre entries as it has in past years.That being said, there were still more than a few films hyped to g... Rogering Ramjets! It's Gary Owens Part One
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 03-05-2002)
Actor, writer, comedian, voice talent, cartoonist, businessman Gary Owens is certainly a man of extraordinary talent. Through his prolific career it would be safe to assume that even individuals with the most cursory exposure to American entertainment ha... Golden Globes Red Carpet part 5
by Sue Schneider (Mon 02-11-2002)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented the 59th Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This yearly event honors talent from both the television and motion picture industries, and never disappoints with its star-stu... Golden Globes Red Carpet part 4
by Sue Schneider (Fri 02-08-2002)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented the 59th Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This yearly event honors talent from both the television and motion picture industries, and never disappoints with its star-stu... Golden Globes Red Carpet part 2
by Sue Schneider (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented the 59th Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This yearly event honors talent from both the television and motion picture industries, and never disappoints with its star-stu... SAG honors its own
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 03-11-2002)
Last night, SAG voters -- in a surprising move -- presented the ensemble cast award to GOSFORD PARK, while individual actor awards were given to Russell Crowe for A BEAUTIFUL MIND and Halle Berry for MONSTER'S BALL. GOSFORD PARK's Helen Mirren was honored... DVD & VHS This Week: March 26
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThose of you who have become ill watching the final, sad season of THE X-FILES can find a fix for what ails you in Columbia TriStar's upcoming release of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a feature film with no direct connection to the once near-wor... ULTIMATE FIGHTS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 04-29-2002)
In the year 2002, where American audiences have the attention span of your average hamster, specialty label FlixMix has decided to focus on a perfect (if age-old) form of home video entertainment: the compilation reel. Like their BOOGEYMEN disc from last ... DVD & VHS This Week: May 7
by John Thonen (Tue 05-07-2002)
VIDEO NEWSActor Val Kilmer has never really clicked with audiences and become the star his talent and looks once seemed to guarantee him. Part of the reason for this failure is that he so often comes across as an unlikable and arrogant ass, both on and of... By the Numbers: The FRIDAY THE 13th Films
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 04-26-2002)
While watching the latest installment in the FRIDAY THE 13th series, JASON X, we couldn't help but notice that the characters kept claiming that notorious slasher, killer, and general ne'er-do-well Jason Voorhees had claimed "over 200" victims during the ... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... Golden Globes Red Carpet Part 1
by Sue Schneider (Tue 02-05-2002)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented the 59th Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This yearly event honors talent from both the television and motion picture industries, and never disappoints with its star-stu... SAW IV Hits DVD January 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)
Lionsgate Home Video has announced a DVD/Blu-Ray shipping date for SAW IV on January 22, 2008. The fourth horror film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Betsy Russell, Scott Patterson and Lyriq Bent. Lionsgate plans to release ... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Brad Pitt Out of STATE OF PLAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-22-2007)
Brad Pitt won't be reteaming with Edward Norton for the first time since FIGHT CLUB after all. He has left the project STATE OF PLAY due to script concerns, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The trade says that the actor and director Kevin MacDonald have be... Gangster Creators Reteam for KNIFE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-02-2007)
The production companies behind AMERICAN GANGSTER are teaming up once again for a new story concept based alongside the same concept, says Variety. Universal and Imagine Entertainment teamed up for the Denzel/Russell Crowe film, based on a Mark ... Rhys Meyers Plans MANDRAKE Escape
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-31-2007)
Curiously, the trade made no mention of Criss Angel, someone previously set to lead this adaptation of the classic Hearst comic. Instead, Jonathan Rhys Meyers will star as MANDRAKE, the character who first appeared on June 11,1934. Comic legend Lee F... SAW IV Cuts Out the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)
It’s been a strange month at the box office for October 2007. Films with high box office expectations either flopped or had average results. Films with moderate-low box office expectations surprised analysts with higher results. Ben Stiller’s ... ENCHANTED Dances into Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-25-2007)
The holiday weekend played out exactly as expected for the most part with Disney’s Enchanted weaving its magical fairytale straight into 1st place above the rest of the pack. It was a weekend for the family as this box office report will point, spel... Crowe back in the ring
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-04-2003)
VARIETY reports that Russell Crowe will be featured on screen in CINDERELLA MAN, a Depression-era boxing movie, which will reunite the volatile Aussie with A BEAUTIFUL MIND teammates Brian Glazer and Ron Howard.The actor recently announced that he was tak... Norton Exits STATE OF PLAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
Just a few weeks after Brad Pitt left the project, Variety is reporting that his Fight Club co-star Edward Norton has also left. While Universal had issues with Pitt's exit and threatened legal action, they can make no such claims about Norton l... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
As I said yesterday here, the studios have out done themselves at the box office for the year of 2007. Universal Pictures has issued the following statement with the acknowledgement that this past year was their best in their nearly 100 years of existence... Out of Work But Still Funny
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-02-2007)
Due to the current writer’s strike, the writers of The Late Show with David Letterman aren’t bringing home any bacon, but they can apparently still find it in themselves to be clever and funny. I’m really on the fence about the stri... Billie Piper Returns to DR. WHO
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
It looks like DR. WHO will have three assistants in the upcoming season of the famous British series. BBC reports that Billie Piper is set to return as character "Rose Tyler" for three episodes in the 2008 series. We last saw Piper pla... CHAIN LETTER Grabs Some Victims
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-27-2007)
The trade reports that Keith David, Betsy Russell(Saw III, Saw IV), Nikki Reed & Noah Segan have all joined the cast of the upcoming horror film CHAIN LETTER. The chain-wielding killer, dubbed "Chain Man", will be played by Michael Bailey Sm... Cohen Gives an Update for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)
Directors Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) and Rob Cohen seem way ahead of the game when it comes to keeping the online media informed. Cohen is going a bit farther in giving out a lot of behind-the-scene video clips, story details, production photos a... RESIDENT EVIL Takes Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-23-2007)
The box office numbers improved over the last two reports with a headline franchise hitting theaters over the weekend. The executives at Screen Gems won this weekend with their third installment Resident Evil: Extinction pulling in 24.0 million in 2,828 p... Ridley Scott to direct "Nottingham"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-30-2007)
According to Variety, Ridley Scott has signed on to direct the upcoming Universal Pictures film, Nottingham, starring Russell Crowe.The film stars Crowe as the Sheriff of Nottingham in a revisionist take on the Robin Hood tale, with Nottingham as a noble ... Taking the Good with the Bad: My Thoughts on Spider-Man 3
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-09-2007)
Spider-Man 3 opened on Friday to mixed, yet mostly positive reviews. It also opened to record-breaking box office receipts, making it the biggest opening weekend in history. Effectively, more people saw Spider-Man 3 in a single weekend than any ... Long Time Coming Back
by Matt Kamen (Sat 04-21-2007)
After further lengthy PC problems and unresponsive retailers not wanting to deal with their faulty product until legal proceedings are brought into the scenario – as a consumer warning, those of you in the UK should really avoid buying anything ... A Disturbed B.O Report
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)
The past month has been a rollercoaster of surprises in our various box office reports. From Wild Hogs performing unbelievably well to 300 making us all looks like fools. From TMNT kicking ninja butt to Blades of Glory accepting the gold twice while Gr... "Grindhouse"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-06-2007)
The Premise One can’t really talk about the double feature movie Grindhouse without explaining what a Grindhouse is first. During the 1960s, there was a simultaneous rise in independent film production and urban decay. Inner city theaters, ... Official SAW IV Cast & Synopsis Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-03-2007)
If you haven't seen SAW III yet and you do not wish to be "spoiled", I'd advise you stop reading this article right now. There are spoilers in the plot synopsis for SAW IV. If you don't care about being spoiled, read onward. Alright, now that th... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 09-22-2007)
Resident Evil: Extinction is the third film in a series based on a videogame. This isn’t necessarily the most promising of origins, but this time around, the filmmakers do an extraordinarily good job of making a rousing horror/sci-fi movie. There ar... THE BRAVE ONE Takes Revenge to Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-16-2007)
Another lackluster weekend at the box office, a weekend where the first and only movie to hit the $10.0 million mark is the winner. Those studio executives with profits on their minds are wishing we could do a time jump, which would make Doc Brown proud, ... SAW IV Teaser Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)
A new official teaser trailer for SAW IV has popped up online courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The fourth film in the franchise by Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures has Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Costas Mandylor an... RESIDENT EVIL:EXTINCTION Clip Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
NBC and Screen Gems have combined to bring you a new video clip of RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION as it will appear in theaters on September 21, 2007. The third installment in the RE franchise is directed by Russell Mulcahy and scribed by Paul W.S. Anderson. I... The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)
Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ... Resident Evil: Extinction
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
The third installment in the Resident Evil series is out on DVD and I have to say I was mildly surprised at how much I enjoyed it, particularly after being let down by the overblown Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Several cast members from the second film... David Engel on turning Oeming's 'Six' into 'Them'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 06-05-2007)
Last November Fox TV announced that had ordered a series pilot based on Michael Oeming's original graphic novel 'Six'. The series, retitled 'Them', is currently targeted for midseason 2008.
Recently I spoke with David Engel, Manager and Co-Executive ... 'Transformers' roll out with truckloads of VES awards
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-11-2008)
Variety reports that 'Transformers' and Industrial Light & Magic were the big winners last night at the sixth annual Visual Effects Society awards
The Autobots raked in four awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion ... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-02-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Mask DVD
Provided
by:
... Snake Plissken Goes From Film To Comics
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-29-2002)
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Under the
heading of Film2Comics Hurricane Entertainment announced yesterday that they've
partnered with film director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill a... This Week On Jeremiah - Jump on Board!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-24-2002)
Showtime's hit
series Jeremiah came to it's climactic season finale last Friday.
For those of you who missed the boat on the show the first time around, you'll
get a second chance this w... Niles' 'Wake the Dead' gets director
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-02-2008)
Variety reports that Steve Niles' 'Frankenstein' redo 'Wake the Dead' took a huge step forward this week. Holding pictures has picked up the film rights to the project for 'Water Horse' director Jay Russell to helm. 'Sahara' scribe James V. Hart will pen ... Platinum and Valhalla launch 'Final Orbit'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-02-2008)
Variety reports that 'Final Orbit' is the latest comics property from Platinum Studios headed for the big screen. Valhalla Motion Pictures has come on board the thriller and hired Russell Gewirtz ('Inside Man') to write the screenplay.
'Final Orbit,' t... Silver Surfer Director? (Wed 07-06-2005)
Arad, chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios has said "There is a director who should make Silver Surfer," Arad answered. "He is mentally committed to it [but] he's doing another movie now. "What's most important to me about this guy, first, is that he's ...Is Theresa Russel the Black Cat? (Tue 01-31-2006)
According to Rich Johnston's Lying in the gutters Theresa Russell will be playing Felicia Hardy (better known in the comics as The Black Cat) in 'Spider-Man 3'.Harvey's classic 'Black Cat' in the works as a movie (Thu 01-13-2005)
Newly appointed screenwriters of the Tron remake, Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal, are completing the script for 'Black Cat,' based on the 1940s Harvey comic book character of a stuntwoman who becomes a vigilante on the streets of Los Angeles. Michael Usl...Rookie scribe finds her 'Muse'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-21-2004)
Tyro screenwriter Ali Russell has launched feature production banner Elysium Entertainment with a pair of comic book-based projects -- "The 10th Muse" and an untitled Rob Liefeld vehicle.
More... 'The Punisher' Production Wrap Press Release (Thu 10-16-2003)
Artisan Entertainment and Marvel Studio's THE PUNISHER starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos has wrapped production after an 11-week shoot on location in Tampa, Florida it was announced by Artisan Pictures President of Production R...Teaser Trailer for SAW V Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-29-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Lionsgate's Saw V appeared at the San Diego Comic Con and has also popped up online, which fellow Maniac "WolfmanX" passed along to us. The next installment in the horror franchise, which is again set for Halloween, ... Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Vol. #1
by Christoper Homer (Mon 09-01-2008)
Creepy, bloody, psychological and utterly enthralling – welcome back to Black Lagoon.What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate! A recent string of murders is the talk of the town. Not that murder is anythi... The WB Making a Comeback
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-09-2008)
You read the headline right, The Warner Brothers Television Group is bringing The WB back but in a much more hip and less expensive way. The network will be coming back exclusively to the internet. Warner plans to stream all of the Warner created sho... Where's My Ticket to Mars?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-07-2008)
Last Tuesday BBC released footage of a rare colony of flying penguins, Locus Magazine announced that George R.R. Martin’s final A Song of Ice and Fire tome would clock in at under 90 pages, and, in perhaps one of the more elaborate gags of 2008&rsqu... Freddie Highmore Picked to Lead ASTROBOY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
Freddie Highmore has been signed for the title role in Imagi Studios' CG-animated motion picture AstroBoy, it was announced by producer Maryann Garger and director David Bowers.The announcement of the casting of the award-winning actor as the voice of Ast... McG Reveals Info on TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
Is Josh Brolin the new terminator in the upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy? Perhaps so if we pick up on the hints provided by director McG below. In an interview with The Two-One Three, the director answered questions on whether Co... Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers--2 Disc Ed
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers is pure 1950’s B movie fare. The plot and acting are campy, the budget is minuscule, and it’s filled with 50’s sci-fi clichés, but the film had one thing going for it, and that was the stop-motion... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Top Maniacal Rumors: Spidey Confusion, Mandrake Mistakes & Office Robots
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers, despite the fact that this week was shortened by the Memorial Day Holidays.
If you hav... Life at 24fps or Less (Fri 11-02-2007)
Friday has come at last and it\'s a day where the final chapter in our week long series has come to a close. Life at 24fps or Less tackles the always hard to discern subject of the future itself and where things can and possibly will go. If you\'ve enjoye...Life at 24fps or Less (Tue 10-30-2007)
Our comprehensive article series continues today with Life at 24fps Or Less - Part Two in which Russell takes tackles topics such as De/Interlacing, Resolution and Scaling that affects how anime DVDs look.Graphic Novel Review of Coraline
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-06-2008)
There are comic writers, and good comic writers, and then there are a select few in an elite class who are simply head and shoulders above the rest. They are like LeBron James playing basketball with guys from a YMCA league. One of these is Neil... Miller Playing Robin's Maid in NOTTINGHAM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
Looks like actress Sienna Miller is going from G.I Joe to Ridley's Nottingham, reports the BBC. The actress in charge of portraying G.I Joe's "Baroness" has been selected by director Ridley Scott and Universal Pictures to play Maid Marian in his... 'Spiderwick' star rockets to 'Astro Boy' (Thu 02-28-2008)
From a Press Release Los Angeles (February 27, 2008) – Freddie Highmore has been signed for the title role in Imagi Studios' CG-animated motion picture 'Astro Boy', it was announced by producer Maryann Garger and director David Bowers. The annou..."Who" Will Continue... But Not with the Good Doctor
by News Editor (Thu 03-31-2005)
The Stage has reported that the BBC has announced it is to recommission the DOCTOR WHO series after its ratings success with the first episode. Six episodes have already been written by Russell Davies and he has even written a Christmas special. Christo... William Shakespeare in DOCTOR WHO
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-27-2006)
According to SCI FI WIRE, The upcoming third season of the BBC's DOCTOR WHO will feature a famous character from British History, William Shakespeare."William Shakespeare [played by Dean Lennox Kelly] is going to be in one of the episodes," Russell T Davi... Got (Torch)wood?
by Matt Kamen (Wed 10-25-2006)
Torchwood Touches Down
The BBC have this niche little show called Doctor Who – you probably haven’t heard of it, don’t worry. Despite the fact that very few people watched that show, the BBC, being the kind-hearted souls they are, ... Universal B-horrors
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-19-2006)
I received a special invitation in my mailbox this week. It's not exactly on topic as concerns DVDs, but it might pertain to DVD recorders or more specifically, the new HD format recorders - and material you can collect for same. Anyway, it gives me a ch... Lionsgate to distribute 3:10 TO YUMA
by Karl Schneider (Mon 09-18-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate Films will distribute the James Mangold Western remake 3:10 TO YUMA. The film stars Russell Crowe and Christian Bale and is fully financed by Relativity Media.3:10 TO YUMA is based on the 1957 film that star... Invasion: The Complete Series
by John Sinnott (Fri 08-25-2006)
Of the various SF themed shows that debuted at the beginning of the 2005 TV season, the one that seemed most likely to success was ABC's program INVASION. This show was preceded by the hit series LOST, was created by a production company that had other c... Musical Menace & Texture: Tyler Bates’ Journey from Slither to 300 and on to Halloween
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-02-2006)
If Tyler Bates is any evidence of the current state of the art of music for horror films, cinema of the macabre is in very good hands. The composer of Zach Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects, and James ... “Mummy Returns” and more!
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-19-2006)
“Mummy Returns” heads to HD DVD in early 2007: Universal has announced that it will release the Brendan Fraiser movie The Mummy Returns on January 16, 2007. The film will boast a Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround track as we...