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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 ...

Facts & Insight Behind the CRYSTAL SKULL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)

With Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opening up in theaters today, we thought it would be cool to pass along this extra tidbit on the central plot device (see title) of the fourth adventure. After all, we all have a little "Indy&qu...

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of Crystal Skull
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-07-2007)

Release Date: May 22, 2008 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Steven Spielberg Screenwriter: David Koepp, Jeff Nathanson Cast: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent Genre: Action, Adventure...


Lucas Talks Indy Sr. For CRYSTAL SKULL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)

Executive producer George Lucas has shed some light to trying to get Sean Connery back for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. The man behind Indy and Star Wars has told Tv Guide about Sean's retirement playing an effect on the decision&nb...

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And the 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations are...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)

MTV has alerted the media to their upcoming 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The press release and nominations can be seen below.Nerds, pirates and robots take over as MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Dom...


Review of Topps Trading Cards Indiana Jones Movie Review Cards
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-11-2008)

I guess the title was just a bit unwieldy but the Indiana Jones Movie Photo Cards covers the latest blockbuster film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, in a new 90 card series. The photo cards are printed on thick, glossy cardstock ...

New Struzan Poster for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)

USA Today has debuted the new poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, coming to theaters on May 22. The upcoming fourth action-adventure stars Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt and Jim...

DVD Shopping Bag: Indiana Jones, Box Set and Blu-Ray
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-06-2008)

With two weeks to go before Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull I got a chance to look at the new editions of the Indiana Jones trilogy. To be honest with you I was disappointed that they weren’t released on Blu-Ray. I felt ...

Special Edition INDY DVDS May 13
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)

According to the American Film Institute, he's the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three "Indiana Jones" movies debut as individual Sp...


IRON MAN Takes Checkered Flag
by Associate News Editor (Sun 05-11-2008)

IRON MAN held onto the number one spot at the box office this weekend with a take of $50.5 million.  The film grabbed up $12,284 per theater at 4,111 locations, and saw its total box office climb to $177 million after only about 10 day...

Twelve Inches of JONES!
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 02-23-2008)

“With his trusty whip, well-worn leather jacket and an uncanny ability to attract trouble, Dr. Jones heads to points unknown in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures, which arrive...

'Iron Man' up to $252.3 million (Mon 05-26-2008)

The new 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' whipped up phenomenal ticket sales this weekend, but has yet to set any records, according to estimates published by Box Office Mojo. After debuting on Thurdsday, the movie has collected $126 m...

New INDIANA JONES IV Wrap Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)

Steven Spielberg has updated his official site once again for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. The new video features his "That's a wrap!" moments for all four of his Indy films. According to the new video, Harrison was decked...


Book Buzz: Paranormal Man Candy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-19-2008)

Since emerging from its gothic fiction roots paranormal romance novels have been busy seducing our women and raising their arousal thresholds with alarming efficiency. Their flamboyant covers and over-the-top depictions of supernatural man candy make them...

INDIANA JONES IV Tie-In Novel Planned
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-29-2007)

I was first alerted of a new novel for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL back in August when Maniac Scooper JAB alerted me to a new amazon link appearing on their site. Still, with no information, I thought it best to wait for a press rel...

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 ...

Iron Man, Hulk, Spidey and Transformers topline new Hasbro offerings (Thu 02-14-2008)

From a press release: Hasbro, Inc. reveals its exciting new product offerings at New York's annual American International Toy Fair with innovation in a wide range of entertainment categories. Among the traditional toy and game categories, highlights inc...


Box Office: WALL-E Victorious But WANTED Strikes Hard
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-29-2008)

It was a contest of wills in this weekend’s box office competition and it didn’t take a lot of guesswork to know who would end up on top. Surprisingly, it was much closer than expected though. One is a G-rated animation about an innocent robot...

'Dark Knight' continues global streak (Mon 09-01-2008)

From Variety: 'The Dark Knight' remained potent overseas, easily leading the weekend with $19 million at 6,580 playdates in 62 markets, while "Mamma Mia!" stayed stellar outside the United States. With summer ending, 'Dark Knight' has cumed ...

Mania on this Day: Potter's Oldman, Halo Scripting & Indy Snubs!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)

After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time. Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we’l...

Official INDIANA JONES Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-14-2008)

As indicated, Paramount was quick to release their official online version of the new teaser--to avoid the usual Youtube bootlegs-- for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The first look at the fourth adventure of Dr. Jones will be pr...


Box Office: INDY Cuts into CITY Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-01-2008)

It was a case of extreme ends in the demographic spectrum this week at the box office and as such, the results show a case of how that translated to cash receipts. The film which took the #1 spot did so because it won by a certain margin on Friday alone w...

DARK CRYSTAL Sequel in the Works
by News Editor (Sat 05-14-2005)

The Jim Henson Co. is working on the sequel to THE DARK CRYSTAL. The film will be called THE POWER OF THE DARK CRYSTAL. The story is set many years after the first film. Original heroes Jen and Kira are now king and queen, and must fight to save their ki...

Lucas and Ford Talk INDIANA JONES 5
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)

Judging by what Harrison Ford has just said on Friday, he's definitely on board for a new Indiana Jones adventure should George Lucas and Steven Spielberg think of a good storyline. In an update with the Los Angeles Times, Ford had this to say on possibly...

Box Office: HULK Flies into Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-15-2008)

The next adaptation of Bruce Banner has beat the competition at the box office in its debut this weekend as expected. Still, that doesn’t make the other debuting film M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening a real loser though. His latest thriller ...


INDIANA JONES 4 Update: New Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)

A new video has appeared for INDIANA JONES 4 over at the official site for the adventurer. The featurette has executive producers Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas, director Steven Spielberg & star Harrison Ford recounting the experiences of the first th...

Final Poster & Trailer for Uwe Boll's POSTAL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-26-2008)

The final poster for Uwe Boll's next film, Postal, has popped up courtesy of Freestyle Releasing. You can check the full size by clicking on the photo to the left. The film stars Zack Ward, Dave Foley, Chris Coppola, Erick Avari and Verne Troyer. Director...

WGA Update: 2008 Film Schedule Covered
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)

The WGA 12:01 AM PT walk-out has officially commenced, something which will clearly affect the television industry and short-term programming plans in the very near future. The Late Night Talk Show circuits will go dark tonight and within a mont...

THE COMPLETE MAKING OF INDIANA JONES
by Tim Janson (Mon 06-30-2008)

Most people know that Tom Selleck was the original choice to play Indiana Jones but did you know that Tim Matheson also tested for the role? Or did you know that Sean Young tested for the part of Marion Ravenwood? These facts and so much more ar...


Box Office: HANCOCK Flies into July 4th Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-06-2008)

There was only one new wide release this weekend and it was never a question as to who will win. No, the real question was “How much?”. Well, the early estimates are in for this fourth of July edition and Hancock flew into 1st place with decen...

Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)

The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (...

Lucas Denies Shia Taking over INDY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)

Within moments of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, it certainly seemed as if there was a possibility that Shia LaBeouf's character might end up leading a spin-off series sometime in the near future. The speculation has been out there bu...

Disney Owns DVD Races With TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-29-2008)

The DVD races this week were ruled by adventures, new and old, from two franchises. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's National Treasure: Book of Secrets stormed to the top of the national home video sales and rental charts in its first week in stor...


Power of the Dark Crystal, The
by Development Heck (Wed 02-01-2006)

Genre:Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:n/aProduction Company:The Jim Henson Co., Orphanage Animation StudiosProject Phase:Development.Who's In It:n/a.Who's Making It:David Odell, Annette Duffy (Screenwriters), Lisa Henson, Scott Stewart (Producers), Genndy Tartakovs...

Trevor Jones returns to THE DARK CRYSTAL by way of Marvel Nemesis and Gettysburg
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-30-2005)

After notable successes this year scoring such films as the cops and robbers action flick, CHAOS and the Japanese military thriller, AEGIS, as well as the celebrated re-release of his score for LOCH NESS, Trevor Jones returns on the spotlight again with a...

New Drew Struzan Poster for INDY 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-10-2007)

The legendary artist Drew Struzan has returned to the world of INDIANA JONES for the new teaser poster of the fourth installment. Paramount Pictures passed the new poster to Comingsoon and has provided us all a look at it. The new poster has Indy, complet...

Toy Maniac: A Look at what Debuted at the SDCC
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-31-2008)

The Toy Maniac was on hand at the San Diego Comic Con this year. I snapped as many pictures as I could of what I thought all you Maniacs would love to see. I got a lot of pictures of Hasbro’s ever growing Star Wars line. If Indiana Jones and the Kin...


Footage from FORBIDDEN KINGDOM Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-15-2007)

A first look at the teaming of Jet Li & Jackie Chan has appeared online for their collaboration FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. The fight choreography was handled by Yuen Wo Ping (Kill Bill films, Matrix trilogy) while Rob Minkoff directed the project for Lionsgat...

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

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

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 11-21-2006)

Plot: While information has not released on that plot of the game quite yet, it will most likely follow the trend of either the first Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles game, or just a cataclysmic event that is leading to the destruction of the world. ...

THE VOYAGE OF THE JERLE SHANNARA I: ILSE WITCH
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 10-06-2000)

There`s a certain breed of fantasy reader for whom the word `Shannara` is sufficient to send them screaming to the horizon. Please excuse yourselves while I delve into back-story for the benefit of the uninitiated. Right, now that they`re gone, let me exp...


"Alien" Skull Baffles Scientists on National Geographic TV
by Robin Crookshank Hilton (Sat 11-18-2006)

It’s not often that a guy sitting in a bar pulls an alien skull in bubble wrap out of his sports bag and plonks it down on the table in front of you.   But that’s exactly how I met Lloyd Pye, the investigator of a human-like skull wit...

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

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

Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)

The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ...

Expect INDIANA JONES Trailer in Feb.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)

There's also planned releases for new trailers of STAR TREK and DARK KNIGHT. A scoopster has sent Comingsoon a tip stating that the first trailer for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is currently planned for February 2008. This informati...


New INDIANA JONES 4 Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)

Some new movie stills/screenshots for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL have appeared online over at IMDB's Talkback Forums. The stills show Indiana Jones holding his gun and his whip, ready for a new adventure. There's also a new ph...

INDY Trailer Confirmed Next Week
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)

Variety is basically confirming what we already knew and passed along to you readers. There will be a trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull attached to the Spiderwick Chronicles next weekend, something which was pointed out in an ...

New Featurette Online for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-21-2008)

A new featurette has popped up online at the official website for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull featuring young actor Shia LaBeouf on the set of the production.. Shia stars with Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen...

GATE Crashing - Part 2
by John J. O'Neill (Fri 07-20-2001)

did youg The STARGATE phenomena has witnessed a tremendous amount of success in all of its incarnations (both feature film and television). Going on its fifth season, the Showtime series shows no signs of slowing down. CINESCAPE managed to catch up with s...


Paramount Unleases New INDY IV Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)

Paramount Pictures has released a new television spot, centering on their highly anticipated debut of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out below. The fourth installment in the Indy franchise stars Harrison Ford, Shia La...

Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame...

Second INDY IV Trailer Online!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-03-2008)

Since numerous bootleg trailers keep popping up on Youtube (and pulled down afterwards), Paramount and Steven Spielberg have premiered the new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull just a day after it came attached with Iron Man. ...

New Explosive INDY Photo Surfaces
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-30-2008)

While Dr. Jones had an RPG at the ready in Raiders of the Lost Ark, he never actually shot it due to his love with history. Will he shoot one off in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Perhaps, if the latest photo from Empire is any i...


Third Indy Trailer Online
by Associate News Editor (Sun 05-11-2008)

Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm have released a third INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL trailer. You can check out the new trailer in HD at the official website. Click on that link, hit "Videos", then "Trailers" and t...

Spielberg Talks INDY 4 & TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)

As you already know, the Paramount production offices relating to INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL experienced a break-in where thieves stole countless photography stills, computer files and various other items. As soon as this happened,...

First INDY Trailer Hits Theaters Feb 14
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)

We knew from previous reports to expect the first teaser trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sometime in February. Well, we now have an official day of release for that trailer. An inside source has sent word that Paramount's pr...

INDY IV Featured In Vanity Fair
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)

If you're eagerly awaiting Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and haven't picked up the latest issue of Vanity Fair, perhaps you should. Or you can just check out the links I'm about to provide you and read it there online. The m...


Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 05-30-2000)

Majesty is an ambitious project conceived by Cyberlore studio's programmers. It has all the basic features of both simulations and real time strategies. This game will give you a chance to create your own fantasy kingdom, employ heroes, take care of t...

Box Office Update: THUNDER Strikes Twice at B.O.
by Associate News Editor and Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-25-2008)

TROPIC THUNDER remained at the top of the box office with $16.1 million in ticket sales.   It beat out new comer THE HOUSE BUNNY, which brought in $15.1 million. Universal's DEATH RACE came in third with just $12.3 million and TH...

Doctors and patients arrive at STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-29-2003)

Andrew McCarthy (PRETTY IN PINK), Bruce Davison (X-MEN 2) and Diane Ladd (WILD AT HEART) are the first people to book themselves a role in STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL. ABC is in the middle of casting the 15-hour spooky series before cameras start to r...

Stan Winston Remembered
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-17-2008)

What a way to make my debut with my first editorial column here on Mania but on the day after the news breaks that Stan Winston has died. I can’t imagine that there would be too many Mania readers unaware of Winston and his film repertoire but just ...


Disney unveils Kingdom Comics (Thu 05-29-2008)

From a press release The Walt Disney Studios has signed a multi-year deal with Ahmet Zappa, Harris Katleman and Christian Beranek to oversee the newly christened Kingdom Comics, an innovative new venture of developing graphic novels to create new film pr...

Legends of the Dark Crystal Vol.#01 - The Garthim Wars
by Ben Leary (Wed 01-23-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Randall Kesel, Heidi Arnhold and Max KimTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Dark Crystal told the story of Jen and Kira, the last of their kind living in a fractured world precariously balanced between the forces...

Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)

Last summer’s box office season kicked off with a wild beginning as Spider-Man 3 entered the fray in 4,252 theaters and hauled 151.1 mil in tickets for a nice debut. It would go onward to win the second weekend in release by earning another 58.1 mil...

Indiana Jones Heritage Movie Photo Cards
by Tim Janson (Sun 04-13-2008)

The Topps trading card company is taking a trip in the way back machine…the way WAY back machine with their release of the Indiana Jones Heritage Photo Card series. These cards are old school all the way with gritty, non-glossy card backs, the...


FINAL FANTASY: CRYSTAL CHRONICLES
by James Stevenson (Mon 02-09-2004)

It amazes me the amount of quality multiplayer games that Nintendo manages to design or attract to itself. From the MARIO PARTY series to SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE, Nintendo knows that gaming is at its best with a bunch of friends. But even while the Big N ...

Harrison Ford Open to a Fifth INDIANA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-17-2008)

There have been rumors for the past year of whispers from inside the production that Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull may not be the last time we see Indy on the big screen. Well, USA Today decided to pose the question to Harrison Ford w...

From Indy to Tintin to Lincoln
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)

With INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL to arrive in theaters in just a couple of weeks, Steven Spielberg is setting his sight on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Spielberg told German weekly magazine FOCUS that he might possibly begin ...

DVD Review of Indiana Jones the Adventure Collection
by Tim Janson (Mon 05-19-2008)

To coincide with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Paramount has release the three original Indiana Jones film in a new, boxed set with a host of new features. You can hear fans grumbling about Paramount and George Lu...


Mumbling Kitsune: Indiana Jones and the Castle of Cagliostro
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-25-2008)

As summer draws closer, the sun's heat warms the earth and soon we're overrun with more flowers and movies than anyone can count. It's a life-affirming event, but it's also hard on our allergies and pocketbooks. We can close the window to plant pollen, b...

Our Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 05-08-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayShy Akira grew up in the country knowing little about the drama and fast-pace of city life. But when family circumstances force him to move to an incredible guar...

Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 02-22-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya FujimaTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayTHOSE FEISTY FELINES! Cyan is a teenage cat (in cat years!), and when his beloved young master falls ill, the parents abandon Cyan in the basement of a luxuri...

Sommers Heading to "Magic Kingdom"
by News Editor (Tue 02-15-2005)

Stephen Sommers has been set to direct a film based on the book series "Magic Kingdom for Sale" by Terry Brooks. Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel will adapt the screenplay. The series of books tell the story of a widowed attorney who leaves his old life beh...


Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 10-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:Not AvailableAdapted by:Not AvailableWhat They SayThe sequel to the bestselling Kingdom Hearts manga series! The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the wor...

Billy Crystal Set for Johnson's TOOTH FAIRY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-24-2008)

Billy Crystal is coming back to the world of movies after a six year hiatus? That seems to be the case, reports Variety. Crystal is joining the cast of 20th Century Fox's fantasy comedy Tooth Fairy, a film being lead by Dwayne Johnson. The two will be co-...

Indy IV Trailer is Attached to JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)

Hey Maniacs, just passing along some news about the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer. We already knew that it would be attached to Paramount's Spiderwick Chronicles for sure but now, it seems that the Indy trailer won't be e...

THE KINGDOM
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 12-30-2007)

American civilians are killed in a terrorist attack on Saudi Arabian soil. F.B.I. Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie Foxx) is given permission to investigate the attack and bring the killers to justice. The catch is Fleury has only 5 days to do ...


Breaching THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Andrew Osmond (Sat 02-12-2000)

In high-concept terms, THE TENTH KINGDOM might be described as `Lord of the Rings meets the Brothers Grimm.` A $40-million, ten-hour mini-series, the saga follows the adventures of a young woman, Virginia (Kimberly Williams, previously seen in FATHER OF T...

FRIDAY THE 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan, Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Mon 10-25-2004)

FRIDAY THE 13th: THE FINAL CHAPTER apparently ended the killing spree of Jason Voorhees, chopped to bits with his own machete by crafty little Tommy Jarvis. To some, this signaled the end of the slasher genre and perhaps horror cinema altogether, as box o...

LEGENDS OF THE DARK CRYSTAL: The Garthim Wars Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-24-2007)

In the 1980’s, there was quite a run on whimsical fantasy films. There was “Legend”, “Krull”, “Labyrinth”, “Willow”…Not sure why they are all single word titles. That’s kind of c...

Sailor Moon S TV Vol. #1
by Dan Bednarski (Sat 02-01-2003)

The Review!Finally, after such a long wait, Sailor Moon is availble commerically subtitled in America. The first release of the TV series makes a bang, definetly setting some standards in some aspects for anime DVDs. While the releases start off with th...


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FRIDAY THE 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan, Part 1
by Brian Thomas (Wed 10-20-2004)

Remember when video box sets were big, bulky affairs that took up half the space on any video shelf? Well, the video labels and retailers didn't like them any more than you did, what with the extra cost of manufacture, storage and shipping. When Cinescape...

Red Skull makuep test leaked on YouTube? NOPE!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-10-2008)

Tipster Antonello sends us this link to a YouTube slideshow displaying what is purported to be a "make up test" for the upcoming 'First Avenger: Captain America' movie. What's depicted is a nicely detailed latex mask for what would conceivably b...

New Photo for INDY IV Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)

There have been interviews indicating that this next adventure, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will take you full circle from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Judging from the semi-spoilerific latest photo over at MTV, they weren't ...


John Hurt Talks INDY 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)

Nearly three decades after voice-starring as Aragorn (Lord of the Rings) and having a nasty little alien pop out of his chest (Alien), the actor is still amassing an impressive resume. Premiere had a chance to sit down with John Hurt,  who's sta...

INDY IV Premiering at Cannes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)

Four days before Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits any theater, audiences at the Cannes Film Festival will have an opportunity to watch it, reports Variety. The trade says the premiere will have Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Cate B...

New INDY IV Chase Scene Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)

You can't have an Indiana Jones adventure without a car chase scene and the latest pic revealed shows that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is no different. Entertainment Weekly has revealed this new photo where Harrison must deal with t...

New TV Spot for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-30-2008)

A new TV spot has popped up online for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The upcoming fourth installment---with returning director Steven Spielberg---will star Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, R...


Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)

This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With...

New INDY IV Featurette Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-09-2008)

Hat? Check. Jacket? Check. Whip? Check. Director Steven Spielberg has released a new online behind-the-scenes featurette for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out at their official website. The upcoming fourth adven...

Billy Crystal to host 76th Academy Awards
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-24-2003)

It's official. Comedian Billy Crystal is returning to host the 76th Academy Awards ceremony, the eighth time that Crystal has done so. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on February 29, 2004 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.The big factor in Crystal ...

DVD Review of THE SKULL
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-06-2008)

From the film’s opening it has all the trade marks of a classic Hammer Film; low budget sets, the gothic atmosphere, a black cat, the scantily clad woman with large breasts and, of course, the stars of the film: Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Ho...


THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)

Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK...

KINGDOM HEARTS II, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 08-08-2007)

If you frequent the more macro-heavy corridors of the Internet, you've no doubt seen that picture of a polar bear struggling to chew some apples out of a block of frozen ice. That particular macro asks, "How does a bear know what apples is?" Rea...

Precursors
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-01-2008)

A few months ago I titled a DVD Shopping Bag column: “Precursor”. It dealt with the Warner Brothers re-release of Omega Man coinciding with the theatrical release of I am Legend. This, of course, was not, nor will it ever be, an isol...

THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG INDIANA JONES Vol. 1 (Sun 11-04-2007)

Brother can you spare a week or two? That’s about how long it’s going to take you to get through this massive 12 disc boxed set, the first of three volumes showcasing the adventures of Young Indiana Jones. This show, originally broad...


Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)

As most people inside the industry wrap up their holiday vacations, I’ll pass along the closing Box Office Report of the 2007 year... and what a year it has been. The industry as a whole clearly topped its previous year and foreign distrib...

New INDY 4 Set Pics and Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)

A few more set photos and videos have appeared today courtesy of Brodiemash's Blog. He took a decent photo of Harrison coming out of his trailer in full Indy gear, paper in hand and cigar in mouth (though that bit is Harrison and probably won't be in the ...

Quadrilogy
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-29-2008)

‘The Invasion’ hits the street today on DVD and though not many people saw it I thought it was worth at least a one time viewing. It was entertaining but the original ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ (1956) and the ‘Inva...

Higher Res Shot of Cate in INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)

A new High Resolution snapshot of Indy and his pointy situation with Cate Blanchett's character has popped up online over at Empire Online. The photo was previously featured in their magazine. The fourth adventure of Dr. Jones stars Harrison Ford, Shia La...


INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (Hardcover)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-14-2008)

For several years DK Publishing has partnered with Lucasfilm to bring the details of the Star Wars universe to life. The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga and Star Wars C...

Box Office: HELLBOY Edges Past Hancock
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-13-2008)

For weeks here in our Mania Box Office reports, we’ve been talking about the overwhelming competition in the month of July, especially in terms of a wide range of demographics from couple movies to fantasies to straight family films. So, entering th...

Topps Unveils New Indiana Jones Trading Cards
by Tim Janson (Wed 11-14-2007)

The Topps Company is among a select few licensees releasing official merchandise in advance of the summer 2008 movie, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” The company’s Indiana Jones Heritage cards will ship at the end o...

Shopping Bag: The Spiderwick Chronicles
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-24-2008)

When The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring andHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone came out in 2001 they were considered a big gamble by the studios. As we know they obviously paid off. The studios, seeing what worked, bought up a lot of fant...


Mania on this Day: Spike Sacrifices, Lohan Madness & Indy Fact-Checking
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)

Hey fellow Maniacs and welcome to the second edition Mania Time Warp! This is the place where you can kick off your shoes, relax on your Saturday afternoon, and travel back in time with us to see the history of the realm of Mania on this day 1, 3, and 5 y...

IRON Hits $300 Mil Mark, INDY Close Behind
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)

As indicated in Sunday's Mania box office report, Iron Man is crossing the $300 mil domestic mark this week. In fact, the Jon Favrea-directed adaptation of the Marvel superhero is crossing that mark today and is expected to be somewhere around $301.0 by t...

Disney CEO Faults Release Date for CASPIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-29-2008)

Disney CEO Robert Iger issued a statement that releasing The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was not a wise move on their parts, in response to the less than stellar numbers. Despite Warner Bros' Speed Racer being the #1 bomb thus far, Iger told medi...

Box Office Update: WB Has SMART Victory While HULK Drops
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)

It’s happening again for Universal Pictures and fans of the Hulk. While the drop is just a tad lower this time around, it’s still significant. In 2003, Ang Lee’s version of The Hulk opened in theaters on June 20 to the tune of a $62.1 ...


Nintendo announces POKEMON CRYSTAL contest
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-01-2001)

Nintendo announced today that it has kicked off its POKEMON CRYSTAL nation-wide contest."The Ruins of Alph Sweepstakes" is being run at www.Pokemoncrystal.com and is part of Nintendo's $5 Million marketing campaign to promote POKEMON CRYSTAL, the newest g...

Date set for KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-17-2003)

It may be brief but it's news: ABC will broadcast the two-hour premiere episode of KINGDOM HOSPITAL on March 3, 2004 at 9 PM. Based on the Danish horror mini-series THE KINGDOM, the show is about the goings-on at a haunted hospital and the unusual cast of...

Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 03-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya Fujima Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayYoung catboy Cyan has found himself on one side of a huge territorial catfight against the beautiful Siam and her endless supply of gorgeous generals. Luckily, Cyan\'s not al...

Manga Review: Free Collars Kingdom (Thu 02-22-2007)

Dipping into the Del Rey pool once again with a new series, Matthew\'s checking in with us this morning by taking a look at the January 2007 title Free Collars Kingdom Vol. #1 (of 3).


KINGDOM HOSPITAL relocates
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-30-2004)

After losing ground in ratings each week, ABC has decided to shuffle STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL from its Wednesday night perch to Thursdays beginning April 1. KINGDOM will be seen at 9 PM.On March 3, the first night the horror series aired, KINGDOM H...

Dark Kingdom #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)

Like last year’s Death Dealer miniseries, Dark Kingdom takes a classic Frank Frazetta painting and crafts a story from the image. But unlike Death Dealer, this one-shot from writer Mark Kidwell (’68) and artists Tim Vigil and Jay Fotos, t...

Our Kingdom Vol.#05
by Patricia Beard (Wed 02-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayEven as the story\'s adult characters begin to iron out their own couplings, Rei and Akira\'s own relationship might prove to be a short-lived love affair. And ho...

Kingdom Hearts II Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 07-25-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the quiet little hamlet of Twilight Town, there lives a boy named Roxas. He and his friends Hayner, Pence, and Olette are trying to enjoy their final days of summer vac...


Kingdom Hearts Vol.#04
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-02-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro Amano Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe saga comes to a close as Sora, Donald and Goofy are forced to choose between their duty and their friendship to each other. The evil truth becomes apparent as our heroes...

Thomas Jane talks about The Punisher Skull (Tue 10-14-2003)

Superhero Hype talked to Thomas Jane on The Punisher set in Tampa about the significance of the skull in the movie. Real Audio interview (WARNING: Contains rough language)

It's DOOMSDAY for Rogue & Crystal Sky
by News Editor (Fri 10-07-2005)

Rogue Pictures and Crystal Sky Pictures have teamed up to develop the futuristic action thriller pitch DOOMSDAY from writer-director Neil Marshall.The story takes place in northern England and Scotland and has political overtones. It is set in the near f...

Kingdom Hearts Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Wed 04-26-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SaySora, Goofy, and Donald Duck continue their magical journey traveling throughout worlds so they can protect everyone with Sora\'s powerful Keyblade from Maleficent and her ev...


Manga Review: Legend of the Dark Crystal (Wed 01-23-2008)

Ben\'s taking a step outside of the normal manga realm to look at the November 2007 release of Legends of the Dark Crystal: The Garthim Wars Vol. #1 from TOKYOPOP.

"The Kingdom" moves dates
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-07-2007)

According to Variety, Universal has moved the release date for their upcoming action film, The Kingdom, from April 20 to September 28.  The move, which comes on the heals of highly positive reactions at test screenings, is aimed at building momentum ...

Peter Berg's First 4 Minutes of THE KINGDOM
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-27-2007)

Universal Pictures and director Peter Berg have released the first four minutes of their latest release, THE KINGDOM, courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The thriller which opens this Friday stars Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Jeremy P...

"The Kingdom" Poster released
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-02-2007)

ComingSoon has got their hands on the new poster for the upcoming thriller, The Kingdom.You can view it to the left.   Edit:  The studio has asked us to remove the image, saying that they are planning wholesale changes.The Kingdom, penned b...


Manga Review: Our Kingdom (Mon 05-08-2006)

One of the more enjoyable things we\'ve been able to do recently is to go a large exposure of boys-love and yaoi titles to almost all of our manga reviewers, giving them a chance to check out titles and genres they may not ordinarily do. There\'s still se...

Tartakovsky Will Power DARK CRYSTAL
by News Editor (Wed 02-01-2006)

The Jim Henson Co. has hired Genndy Tartakovsky to direct POWER OF THE DARK CRYSTAL. The fantasy film is a sequel to 1982 movie THE DARK CRYSTAL. The story is set hundreds of years after the first film and follows a mysterious girl made of fire who steals...

Garner And Foxx In Talks To Star in THE KINGDOM
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-05-2006)

Jennifer Garner is in talks to star alongside Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx in The Kingdom. Garner has a slew of films in production right now, including Be With You (just announced), Charlotte's Web (post-production), Sabbatical (pre-production), and ...

Kingdom Hearts Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-13-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen a strange storm hits his island home, 14-year-old Sora is separated from his friends and swept into a mysterious new land. There he meets Court Wizard Donald and Captain...


BATTLE FOR SKULL ISLAND
by News Editor (Sat 03-25-2006)

The brand new King Kong: The Battle for Skull Island game has just premiered online. In game, users play the role of King Kong in an earth-shaking, no-holds-barred brawl with another monstrous denizen of Skull Island - the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Peter Jackson...

Four discs for STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)

Columbia TriStar Home Video has announced an October 12 release date for the entire run of STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL, the ABC television series that aired this past spring and early summer. Spread out over four discs and with a run time of 608 minut...

DOWN AND OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 02-04-2003)

Well-respected SF short story author, Cory Doctorow (winner of 2000 John W. Campbell award for best new writer) does an incredible job on this short novel about immortality and Disneyland. Jules, the main character in DOWN AND OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM, is...

Ghost Rider
by Development Heck (Thu 12-15-2005)

Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Horror/Action.Studio: Columbia Pictures.Production Company: Marvel Studios/Crystal Sky Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-Production.Who's In It: Nicolas Cage (Johnny Blaze/"Ghost Rider"; .Who's Making It: Mark Steven Johnson ...


A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)

The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance...

Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)

Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.  Greetings Maniac readers and wel...

Stan Winston's plans for a DARK CRYSTAL-esque feature
by Eric Moro (Fri 07-20-2001)

While promoting his work on the upcoming TIME MACHINE remake for DreamWorks at the Comic-Con International: San Diego, creature creator Stan Winston let slip to CINESCAPE his involvement in a possible all-puppet feature film, a la Jim Henson's DARK CRYSTA...

POKEMON CRYSTAL
by Troy Roberts (Wed 08-08-2001)

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that for the last three years POKEMON has ruled the gaming scene. The children of today have come to know every detail of the series and can probably name all 251 monsters at a moment's notice. But here's what most fans ...


Ending The Year With a Howl
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-29-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Available for the first time on CD, Pino Donaggio's classic 1981 score to THE HOWLING is now available in a fine edition from La-La land Records (LLLCD 1037), digitally remastered from the original ¼ inch album master tapes. Di...

Grenadier Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Luis Cruz (Wed 06-29-2005)

What They SayDuring the time of the Great Japanese Civil War, the faithful samurai Yajiro Torajima finds himself surrounded by an enemy army. It is at that moment that the bountiful Rushuna appears and saves him with an enchanting smile and high-caliber r...

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

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

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...


Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)

With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru...

Our Kingdom Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-02-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayCountry boy Akira is finally getting used to life at the Takatou mansion, where he is one of two candidates to be heir to the vast Takatou fortune. The other cand...

Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Mon 10-16-2006)

Julie\'s starting off the week with something a bit on the light side today with a look at the October 2006 release of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol. #1 (of 2) from TOKYOPOP.

Our Kingdom Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They Say\"I think I feel ready... to embrace Rei.\" Rei\'s advances always melt Akira\'s heart, but with the arrival of Shigure\'s older brother Sagiri as well as Raoul ...


KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Wed 09-18-2002)

Who would have ever believed that Square and Nintendo would combine forces for a game? They did, and SUPER MARIO RPG is still an all-time favorite for the Super Nintendo. Square and Disney are hoping that collaborative magic will strike again with th...

Chou Joins Chan, Li in KINGDOM
by News Editor (Thu 06-14-2007)

The Weinstein Co.  and Lionsgate have added Collin Chou to the cast of THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM.  The movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The story is based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King. Chou will play the Jade War Lord.  Ro...

KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-19-2002)

Perhaps one of the oddest titles of the year, Squaresoft's KINGDOM HEARTS will surely have many gamers asking themselves, "What was Square thinking?" The masterminds at Square have created an action-RPG that draws heavily on everything Disney has to offer...

Video: MSJ gets inside the skull of 'Ghost Rider' (Sun 08-13-2006)

'Ghost Rider' director Mark Steven Johnson, along with the movie's producers, discuss the character and motivations of Johnny Blaze...


"Crystal Lake Memories"... Oh, Those Summer Nights
by News Editor (Sat 09-24-2005)

Sideshow Collectibles has announced the upcoming release of the limited edition book, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th. The book written by Peter Bracke, with a foreward by franchise creator Sean S. Cunningham, includes over ...

Scott preps KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)

The trades are reporting today that Ridley Scott's next film will be a project titled KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, and that PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN co-star Orlando Bloom is looking likely to be the movie's leading man.KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is set in the 12th century a...

Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)

The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an...

Another member added to KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-18-2003)

David Thewlis will co-star with Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson in Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. The British-born Thewlis will play a 12th century priest named Hospitaller in the film, scheduled to start filming next month.Thewlis just appeared in TIMEL...


Pay heed to the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-23-2004)

The first trailer for Ridley Scott's next film, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, has arrived courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. After being minted as a leading man thanks to his performances in THE LORD OF THE RINGS films and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, Orlando Bloom stars in Sc...

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Ridley's Cut
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)

On May 23, 2006 Fox Home Entertainment will release Sir Ridley Scott's KINGDON OF HEAVEN as an all-new four-disc collector's edition. An epic tale of brutal idealism and passionate warfare, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Director's Cut delves deeper into the personal ...

GHOST RIDER's Johnson Goes to Hell
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Fri 11-11-2005)

CINESCAPE can't wait for GHOST RIDER from DAREDEVIL writer-director Mark Steven Johnson. There's so much excitement about what Johnson is conjuring up with Nicolas Cage playing the cursed motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze that we're offering up an early sneak...

Bateman Added To Cast of THE KINGDOM
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-11-2006)

More casting info on Universal Pictures' thriller The Kingdom.Jason Bateman (Dodgeball) has officially joined the cast which already includes Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jennifer Garner.The movie will be helmed by Peter Berg and follows a deadly bombing ...


Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Thu 10-13-2005)

One of the more controversial titles to come out recently due to its translation, Julie Rosato\'s checking in with a look at the October 2005 release of Kingdom Hearts Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.

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

What They SayYuri Shibuya is an average baseball-loving high school student. One day, Yuri tries to save his former classmate from a group of hoodlums. Turning on him, they drag Yuri into the bathroom and push his face into the toilet. When they flush t...