What They SayCan being an otaku lead to love? Multi-talented actor/writer/playwright/novelist Matsuo Suzuki makes his directorial debut with the quirky romantic comedy KoinoMon (AKA Otakus in Love). Aoki Mon (Matsuda Ryuhei of Blue Spring and Gohatto) i...
Fueled partly by pre-release controversy, but mostly by the presence of marquee value stars, DOGMA became writer-director Kevin Smith's most successful film, earning $30-million at the box officesmall by big studio standards, but not bad for a film that c...
What They SayMaster thief Lupin III a.k.a. \"The Wolf\" and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter who swindled them. When their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro, they find far more than they ba...
What They SayIn his first directorial debut, Hiroyuki Okiura (Ghost in the Shell) brings to life Mamoru Oshii\'s (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor) haunting tale of innocence caught in a web of politics and intrigue. Set in an alternate history of Japan, Cons...
It looks like the specialedition of Ridley Scott's BLACK HAWK DOWN won't be anything to write home about. While it was announced as a specialedition, it now seems it won't be. While it will have the now requisite 5.1 Dolby Digital sound, as well as a sl...
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth....
The Review!Every so often, a movie comes along that totally envelops a person. It takes you on a journey through worlds and places never thought possible. After it all ends, you just sit there and go "Aw man! No way its over!".
Akira has this power and...
What They SayAn unusual new breed of vampires terrorizes England while increasing at an alarming rate, making it impossible to conceal their presence from the public for much longer. Furthermore, the attacks seem organized, which makes the situation even ...
What They SayThe annual school culture festival has begun and with it comes the debut of Haruhi\'s surreal film! Who did she threaten this time to have her movie shown? More importantly what other event has she schemed up and what impact will it have on t...
A little more is coming out about that STAR WARS SPECIAL-SPECIALEDITION we touched on last week. It seems in the Dutch magazine Score, John Williams indicated he would be slipping the Imperial March into STAR WARS EPISOD IV: A NEW HOPE (which we'd alread...
The Review!Jin-Roh is head and shoulders above most anime features, both in ambition and execution. Given the universe the plot is set within, this could have been written to be nothing more than a pointless action movie. Instead, it boldly sets its chara...
What They SayEarth\'s last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city\'s population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity\'s last survivors enjoy an idyllic pe...
What They SayNaruto and Jiraiya\'s journey climaxes in all-out war with Orochimaru and his skilled right-hand man, Kabuto. Naruto must perfect the Rasengan in time to save the future Hokage, but when Naruto himself needs saving, Tsunade must overcome her ...
What They SayFrom critically acclaimed GONZO Digimation (Hellsing, Vandred) with mechanical styling by renowned creator Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus).
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn\'t have enoug...
What They SayIt seems that Haruhi has made a full recovery from her state of melancholy, and is back to doing whatever she wants. And even though all club
activities are supposed to be suspended for the exam season, the SOS Brigade still continues to meet...
Wow – seems like there’s more DVDs every week. Let’s get to ‘em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week’s spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ...
What They SaySakura bravely faced the many challenges needed to finish the capture and transformation of the Clow Cards into her own Sakura Cards, but can she reveal her deepest feelings to Shaoran? Before she can face that challenge, someone begins stea...
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...
What They SayVeteran police detective Kusumi and his young partner Hata search for the cause of several deadly labor accidents in and around Tokyo Bay. Each detective applies their own style of investigation and they soon uncover a labyrinth of deceit wit...
The Review!This review will be different from my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews. When I write my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews, it's within a few hours of seeing the episodes for the first time, so I'm recording my initial impressions. I first saw the "Tenchi Muyo...
Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect...
What They SayFinally! A new English translation of the original Japanese AKIRA script!
Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corrupt...
What They SayFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell and Akira...
Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. ...
Psycho is Alfred Hitchcock’s defining masterpiece, a fact that Hitchcock had to battle creatively for because all the films he made after it were in direct comparison. Psycho is the type of film that even if someone has never seen it they are still ...
In Part Three of our exploration of Digital Stream’s vision to rework the special effects of STAR TREK The Original Series` with their own brand of cutting edge artistry, we approached a number of individuals who have made their careers working with STAR ...
What They SayEnslaved by an army of rebellious super-robots originally designed to help civilization avert a complete ecological cataclysm, mankind\'s only hope is Casshan, a legendary hero who wages a solitary war to defeat these Neoroids and restore the...
In 1997 when ‘Gattaca’ was originally released the film was ground breaking in both look and story. Eleven years later the story of an imperfect man named Vincent (Ethan Hawke), who was born of God (naturally) and his struggle to be more ...
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...
SONY BMG Entertainment announced that a TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALEDITION DVD will hit retail in November. The DVD will contain exclusive special features to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the animated classic film. The releas...
The Review!"History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever."-Maremeia Kushrenada, with what is quite possibly the best anime quote ever.
The finale to my all-time favorite anime is here, and its e...
The Review!I first started watching anime about the time that Akira came out. I loved everything about it, and was itching to find more, but much to my dismay, hardly anything even comes close. When you want the gritty, visceral emotion that Akira provide...
Originally released on 11/04/2003, almost three years to the day from its original release back in 2000, ADV Films has put out the Sin: SpecialEdition, because they know some of you out there didn\'t buy it and cannot resist the label \'specialedition\'...
To celebrate fifteen years of gaming gridiron goodness, a special collector's edition of MADDEN NFL 2005 will be available to consumers when the latest edition of Electronic Arts' popular football game ships to stores in August. Priced at $59.95, the coll...
What They SayFeudal Japan - A time of danger, intrigue and deception. Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, hiring his services to those with gold... or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a hideous plot to o...
"Forget the words 'SpecialEdition,' because you know as well as I do that Warner Home Video will probably release a really specialedition in a year or two.
"While there are deleted scenes on this DVD, the main deleted bits that I had wanted to see - ...
Warner Bros. has announced that they will release a specialedition soundtrack for 300 in anticipation of the film's release to DVD.
Collector's Edition Soundtrack for 300
In celebration of the success of the motion picture 300, Warner Bros. Records...
What They SayThe fierce naval battle between the Minerva and the Orb fleet has been interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Archangel and the Freedom Gundam. However, the battlefield continues to descend into chaos, with tragic consequences. After the...
What They SayMamoru Oshii\'s futuristic animated masterpiece, \'Ghost In The Shell\', is the perfect film to experience on DVD. Seamlessly merging traditional cel animation with the latest computer graphic imagery, this stunning sci-fi spectacle has broke...
What They SayEnter the world of SIN. Sometime in the 21st century, the city of Freeport teeters on the verge of collapse. The twin tides of rampant crime and ruinous graft face but a single barrier-an elite strike force called HARDCORPS. Led by Colonel J...
What They Say Login to the most successful online game in history! \"The World\" is being played by millions of people around the world, making it the most popular game ever. Players can go online and trade items, form parties, and go on quests. But none ...
"It goes without that saying that Spider-Man 3: Two-Disc SpecialEdition comes Highly Recommended, especially if you're a fan of the film or the character. Spider-Man 3 is a fun blockbuster that's a solid movie on it's own right, even if it doesn't match ...
Those who've read my reviews of RETURN OF THE KING know that, while I consider LORD OF THE RINGS to perhaps be the greatest movie ever made, and that the third part is the strongest and most accomplished, I also felt there were a few flaws in it as well. ...
What They SayI thought that when I entered high school, my days of believing in aliens, time travelers and ESPers were over. That is, until she introduced herself. Claiming to be interested in only aliens, time travelers, and ESPers, Haruhi Suzumiya was t...
"While not a perfect movie by any means, I still really enjoyed Transformers. It's a fun action flick with plenty of great eye candy, in terms of both actors and special effects, and I would easily Recommend it to anyone. On top of a fun movie, the two-di...
What They SayBased On The Manga By Masamune Shirow
2029-A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, anditheiInternal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of \"The Puppet Master,\" a mysterious and threatening computer virus c...
What They SayThe Masterpiece Returns
In 1988, the landmark Anime film AKIRA, by director Katsuhiro Otomo, defined the cutting edge of Anime around the world. By today’s standards, AKIRA remains a landmark achievement in cel animation and retains th...
The original advertising campaign for James Cameron`s 1989 underwater sci-fi thriller The Abyss, featured the tag line, `There`s all you`ve known about adventure. And then, there`s The Abyss.` Although that little publicity blurb may have had a bit of h...
Paramount Home Video has finally announced a date for the specialedition of STAR TREK 2: THE WRATH OF KAHN. August 6 will be the date for the new edition of the film, billed as an expansion of the existing (minimal) DVD edition. So the question is, what ...
The Review!In line with their other special releases, Bandai Entertainment pulls out all the stops with this specialedition release of .hack//Sign. Bring on the Gruntys!
Audio:
Since Cartoon Network is going to be ahead of the DVD release for the most ...
Some more info is coming out about the needlessly delayed specialedition of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. If you’ll remember, Paramount Home Video released all the TREK films in almost reverse order, and only when they released the first film did ...
What They SayFrom DreamWorks’ Pictures “Ghost in the Shell2: Innocence” comes the stunningly gorgeous collection of animated music videos from Production I.G. (Kill Bill) presented in anamorphic widescreen and multi-channel surround soun...
The Review!I really didn't know what to expect with this movie. I had heard the hype and decided to spring for the specialedition. I was worried I would be let down, but, Wow! It is another great movie like Ghost in the Shell and Akira that is excelle...
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing session, I listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. I did not listen to it in the English dubbed version. The audio for this track is a pretty decent stereo mix that has a few moments of good di...
The Review!I have never seen Jin-Roh before so I have been highly anticipating this movie since January. This movie has been widely popular with a theatrical run in North America but I sadly missed it. I have enjoyed Oshii's past works and I celebrated ...
What They SaySince Renton\'s arrival, Eureka\'s relationship with the Nirvash has been changing. More mysteries await, however, as the Gekko has discovered a mysterious phenomenon called a Coralian. Although she\'s not really up to the task, Eureka goes o...
It seems despite being interviewed on the official STAR TREK website to promote the specialedition DVD release of his WRATH OF KHAN, director Nicholas Meyer both spured Paramount's promotion efforts and die-hard TREK fans who like every corner of the fic...
This new specialedition re-release of Bernard Rose’s CANDYMAN gives us an opportunity to re-examine this horror film that, despite two inferior sequels, has often fallen through the cracks of pop culture. Based on a BOOKS OF BLOOD story by Clive Barker, ...
Alter Ego Comics has announced the upcoming Bearded Thor SpecialEdition Bust.Only 500 pieces of the 6" bust will be produced worldwide. The figure was sculpted by Gabriel Marquez. It features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Aut...
What They SayAC 196. One year after the end of the Gundam Wing television series. Now, peace has spread through the Earth Sphere and the colonies are at peace. The Gundam pilots now find themselves attempting to rebuild their lives in this new era. And no...
What They Say(Region 2, PAL Format)
(OVA 18 of Germany - serial number DVD-OVA18-660)The Review!Audio: The Japanese track (which does feature English dialogue for the last half or so of episode 1) doesn\'t sound bad at all, a decent Dolby Stereo mix, just...
What They SayThe Review!This review is for the JAPANESE region 2 release of Akira NOT the European release. I bought the Japanese release after hearing Manga Entertainment were releasing the R1 specialedition in the UK in March 2002. Onto the review
Au...
What They SayAway from the Gekko, Renton has found a new home with a pair of enigmatic mercenaries: Charles and Ray Beam. And though the duo has opened both their ship and their hearts to Renton, their true agenda will force Renton once again to decide to...
Earlier this
month Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Peter Laird made an
interesting posting in his Blast
From The Past online column.
Laird related a
meeting he had several weeks prior with Steve Barron. Barron directed the
original Teenage Mu...
The Superman Homepage has learned exclusive details regarding Time Warner's work on new DVDs of the five Superman films released between 1978 and 1987. Ilya Salkind, who co-produced the first three "Superman" films, "Supergirl", and the "Superboy" televis...
Ghostly adventures and antics are resurrected when Amblin Entertainment's $100 million, live-action hit, 'Casper,' makes its DVD debut on September 23, 2003. A must-have for the fall and Halloween, the 'Casper SpecialEdition' DVD is filled with ghoulishl...
What They SayThere is Earth, our familiar world, and then there is the Black World, a parallel dimension that very few people are aware of. For centuries, a pact between the two worlds has been observed to maintain peace, and terms must be negotiated and ...
Sources say that Warner is currently working on a box set of all four live-action Batman films, which will include a new Batman: SpecialEdition. The set is being timed for release to coincide with the new Batman Begins film next year. More...
08/04/2004 Edition by da Original S Man and Sakura Shinguji (Thu 04-08-2004)
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Got 37 cents and a few minutes to spare? Want to expand Cartoon Network's programming a little bit? Do you like to cause trouble? (I know everyone answered that las...
To prepare for its upcoming live-action/animated release of LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION, Warner Home Video is releasing a special two-disc edition of SPACE JAM on DVD this fall. Presented in widescreen format, the disc will include a commentary, over an ...
The Punisher: SpecialEdition will be out Nov. 21 and includes "a significant amount of compelling, never-before-seen content that is certain to satisfy the insatiable appetite of fans in the Marvel universe.Features include new audio commentary by direct...
Batman-on-Film has scoop about possible features on an upcoming SpecialEdition of the 1989 Batman. However, the site cautions readers to take the story with a grain of salt.
What They SayThe ancient artifact known as Noah's Ark has been uncovered. Buried underneath the North Pole and forgotten since before the birth of history, the Ark holds the potential to elevate its controller to the status of a god... as well as the pow...
What They SayThe Classic Anime As It Was Meant To Be Seen!
All the lightning-fisted thrills of the world\'s favourite fighting videogame series explodes onto DVD in this brilliantly animated, sensationally supercharged adventure, Street Fighter II: Spec...
What They SayU.C. 0123. After a generation of peace, the Earth Federation has begun to build new space colonies to house humanity\'s growing population. But a new force, the aristocratic Crossbone Vanguard, plans to seize the colonies of the newly constru...
Due out on 11/23/2004 from Bandai Entertainment, we\'ve got a slightly early look at their release of Mobile Suit Gundam F-91 SpecialEdition. This certainly gets one excited for the Zeta box set...
The Review!"History is like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever..."
I'll assume that if you're interested in purchasing Endless Waltz, you've already watched the television series that was shown on Cartoon...
Brett Ratner, director of 'X-Men: The Last Stand', told IGN that he is working on a SpecialEdition DVD to follow the initial release of the film on October 3. "Well, there's almost an hour-long making-of, my personal making of the movie, my experiences m...
More specs out on that re-release DVD of STARSHIP TROOPERS. While the film's been out for a few years now with some extras, Columbia Tristar Home Video is releasing a specialedition May 28, sporting new commentary by director Paul Voerhoven (ROBOCOP, TOT...
When I first read the script for THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, I became a big fan of the project. Screenwriter Richard Hatem (same guy who created ABC's MIRACLES, a show that's fondly missed) perfectly encapsulated the weird world of the paranormal, delivering...
Not quite a standard release but due out tomorrow in two flavors from Bandai Entertainment comes the Ghost in the Shell: Innocence Music Anthology SpecialEdition. The regular edition is essentially the same as this but it doesn\'t contain the slipcover o...
A specialedition of Paul Verhoeven's STARSHIP TROOPERS is headed towards video, though it's not exactly clear what extras are on tap. The film, which is already on DVD from TriStar Home Video, should sport significant extras given the fact the current ve...
In Part One of this article, we interviewed Rich Heierling, a film and video producer at Digital Stream in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, who has sent Paramount Pictures a proposal to remake STAR TREK — The Original Series’ (TOS) visual effects with new, state...
Artisan Home Video has announced a specialedition of the SciFi Channel's massive mini-series, DUNE. The two disc set will contain more extras than the stripped down edition released shortly after the series broadcast on the cable station.According to the...
HIGHLANDER, the film that launched one of the most quixotic and devoted sub-cultures in genre fandom, is finally getting a specialedition DVD to call its own.Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced HIGHLANDER: THE IMMORTAL EDITON, the first full feature D...
Warner Brothers is going to “make the day” of Clint Eastwood fans everywhere on June 3rd when they release all five Dirty Harry films on specialedition DVDs with all-new bonus features. With Eastwood in the starring role, Dirty Harry wou...
In an interview about STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, prequel trilogy producer Rick McCallum all but revealed there will be new scenes inserted into the eventual DVD release of the original STAR WARS Trilogy. When asked if it were true that mu...
What They SayGaia is a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence.
Thrust into a conflict she doesn\'t quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle o...
Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox will be releasing a SpecialEdition DVD of George Lucas and Ron Howard’s fantasy pic WILLOW, DVDReview.com reported today.The 1988 film stars Val Kilmer as a medieval warrior who must combat the evil sorcery of a queen ...
Despite mild denials from George Lucas that he would be adding even more scenes to the original STAR WARS trilogy to tie it more closely together with his prequel trilogy, then re-release all six films in the saga in 2006, rumblings of just such a project...
New Line Home Entertainment has re-released Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the first third of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece novel in a special extended director’s cut (though they’ve avoided this term). Naturally, the first question about this 30-minutes lo...
"The 'Batman Returns: SpecialEdition' release makes a nice companion to Batman (1989) and comes extremely highly recommended. I can't stress the amount of awesome bonus features there are (nearly four hours worth, including commentary) and it's all worth...
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment may release a two-disc SpecialEdition 'Hellboy' DVD on July 27 for $27.95. No features have been announced yet. An better edition is allegedly slated for later in the year.
The two disc specialedition of Superman Returns definitely sets itself apart from the single disc counterpart. With over three hours of special features to keep you company, the two disc release is very much worth picking up over the single release. n th...
What They SayIn preparation for the final battle, everyone arrives in Net Slums, a hidden area created by Helba out of data remnants and discarded files. Subaru and Tsukasa are finally reunited and together they resolve to see things through to the end, b...
What They SaySpecial Limited Edition along with CD Collector\'s Box to hold ALL the .hack//SIGN CD soundtracks.
The group seems to have disbanded! BT doesn\'t log on much and neither does Subaru. But soon, the quest for the Key of the Twilight begins an...
While Fox's PLANET OF THE APES DVD box set is a great collection and a must-have for true fans, one noticeable element of the set is lacking: extra features. Aside from little more than trailers, the only real extra in the box set is a sixth disc which fe...
Sasuke finally comes out of the barrel and sets off to find Orochimaru so he can gain more power, but not before he and Naruto have a few words about friendship.
What They Say
Naruto's pursuit of Sasuke is halted by the most fearsome of the Sound ninj...
To start this review, I must tell you that this special-edition DVD makes a sensational first impression: When you plop this disc into your player, be sure to crank up that home-theater sound, because the first thing you’ll see is a THX promo created spec...
What They SayINITIAL D: Third Stage\' theatrical movie is now on DVD!! Initial pressing edition will carry a bonus disc with a deluxe booklet housed in a Box. Don\'t miss it if you\'re a fan!
First Press : Special disc, booklet The Review!Initial D is a ...
What They SayWith the final round of the Chunin Exam only a month away, Naruto receives some special training from Jiraiya, one of the three legendary Sannin, to summon and master the chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit within him. Can Naruto turn this d...
"'Batman & Robin' is a horrible film with horrible director commentary capped off with a surprising amount of good special features. Despite the film being painful to watch, the behind-the-scenes interviews and making-of were all very interesting. Picki...
Losing not a bit of momentum, the second season of Black Lagoon is more pure violent joy.What They SayA recent string of murders is the talk of the town. Not that murder is anything unusual, but the twin killers are targeting Hotel Moscow! The delicate ba...
"Coming from a geek standpoint, the 20th anniversary edition DVD of 'Transformers: The Movie' is the absolute be-all and end-all experience for the true 'Transformers' fan ... at least until the Michael Bay live action film comes out. With the war in Iraq...
"'Superman Returns' features great performances, cool special effects, and beautiful imagery. Fans may be surprised to find it's more of a love story than an action film. Long time Superman fans will also see a lot of similarities to the 1978 Richard Donn...
The Inglorious Bastards (1978), known internationally as Quel maledetto treno blindato or in some circles as G.I. BRO, has been given a Criterion Collection quality release by Severin Films. A three disc DVD packed with multiple documentaries, a soundtrac...
What They SayThe squad mates face their deadliest challenge yet as the Chunin Exam continues. Deep in the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must battle their rival genin to collect the scrolls of Heaven and Earth. It\'s no easy task, but is ther...
What They SayThe Advent of the Priestess of the Godless Month! Chikane has made it her mission to take over the Orochi, filling in the void left by Souma who has chosen to stay by Himeko's side. Now the fate of the world lies in the hands of these two pri...
The Review!I have been waiting forever for the DVD of Endless Waltz. I am a huge fan of Gundam Wing, and I am extremely pleased with the effort put into the DVD. Originally Endless Waltz was released as a three episode OVA, than about a year later it was ...
What They SayAs Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura struggle in battle in the Land of Waves, they must come to terms with the often-painful reality of being a ninja. A little bit older, wiser and stronger, the three return to the Hidden Leaf Village only to face t...
THE EXORCIST was--and remains--a galvanic theatrical experience, one in which each individual`s reaction to the film is enhanced by the kind of group psychology that takes over in crowded rooms, by the communal sense of shared experience, by the chorus of...
Transformers, one of the year’s biggest blockbusters , arrives on DVD on Tuesday and here at Mania.com we have you covered with a look at the two-disc specialedition. Now working under the assumption that most visitors to the site have alr...
What They SaySawa may seem innocent and naive, but don\'t be fooled. She\'s a cold-blooded killer, and if you\'re on the wrong side of the law, you may be her next target. Not content to just watch the imperfect justice system free more criminals each day...
Sasuke’s falls prey to the dark side of the ninja world and spends about twelve episodes inside a coffin. Not too good for his fanbase…What They SayNaruto returns to the Hidden Leaf Village to find Sasuke, frustrated with Naruto\'s sudden gro...
A Special Captain America Edition of The Stax Report: As he's done before with Fantastic Four, Dr. Strange and Iron Man, Stax suggests his dream cast for the feature film version of a Marvel Comics icon. Like his other comic book movie/wish list columns, ...
For the past 30 years millions of STAR TREK fans all over the world have faithfully watched 79 episodes of the original 1960s TV series in reruns and videotapes in a seemingly perpetual loop. There are hardcore fans today who can tell you, from a single l...
"Overall the two-disc edition of 300 is a definite pick up. Skip the single disc and head straight for this edition—it has a healthy amount of extras and combined with the directors commentary makes for a great DVD. Highly Recommended."
Hello! Welcome to an extra-special issue of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today we've got an interview with the talented Monica Rial, who provides the voice of Lumiere in the FUNimation release of "Kiddy Grade." I'd like to thank Ms. Rial for appearing in...
What They Say\"Filled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate!
Rokuro Okajima is meek, mundane and metropolitan. His business trip to South East Asia turns from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board t...
What They Say\"Filled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate!
Rokuro Okajima is meek, mundane and metropolitan. His business trip to South East Asia turns from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board t...
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth....
What They SayTsukasa has been captured by the Crimson Knights! Subaru talks with him and tries to understand his plight, but the unbalanced Sora stages a jailbreak. Tensions mount within the group as Mimiru confronts BT about her betrayal of Tsukasa. Mimi...
Sandwiched between 'Iron Man' and 'The Dark Knight', 'The Incredible Hulk' tends to get lost in the shuffle in a phenomenal box office year. Director Louis Leterrier prefers to call his film a reboot as opposed to a sequel. Letterrier successfully dista...
What They SayA different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ult...
THE HOWLING originally came out when I was 11, so I didn't actually get to see it until years later - and even then, only with my older sister sitting in the same room to make sure I didn't run screaming into the night. Back then, it was just a cool (and ...
You can keep your super strength, speed and flying…teleportation, now THAT is a super power! The ability to transport yourself to any location on the globe in a blink of an eye; what can beat that? David Rice is a normal but shy 15 year o...
Director Rob Minkoff’s The Forbidden Kingdom is at once influenced by, and a tribute to early martial arts films, notably the Shaw Brother’s classic, Come Drink With Me. In fact, two of its main leads Yifei Liu’s Golden Sparrow and...
The follow-up to last year's Storms Over Still Water from progressive rockers Mostly Autumn will be entitled Heart Of Full Sky. The limited edition of the new album will be available to pre-order from the Mostly Autumn website. "The first release under ...
The Review!If you were old enough to remember Mamoru Oshii's early work, this title may be like a return to old times. Even though Oshii made two films like it before Jin-Roh, they were pretty hated. But I can say without a doubt, every anime fan will lov...
To start, the C rating is for Warner Brothers new Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set. The actual film, Batman Begins, is a Mania grade A film. Christopher Nolan’s approach to Batman was a godsend compared to the butchering done by Batman and Rob...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sadamoto Yoshiyuki (Concept: Gainax)Translated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They Saythe women whom thou gavest to be with me
As a carrier fleet steams towards Japan containing a mysterious embryonic form linked to the true ...
Can an anime version of Batman hold a candle next to the recently released Batman movies? Even the animated series of the 90’s?What They SayAcclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer (Batman Begins), Josh Olson (A History of Violence) and Alan Bu...
What They SaySumire Kanzaki, a top start has been singing songs with The Imperial Music Group, as well as fighting as a member of The Imperial Flower Attack Team in their attempts to protect the capital of the empire against the forces of darkness. But Su...
What They SayAfter barely making it out of the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura proceed to the next stage of the Chunin Exam: a one-on-one sudden death elimination battle! Pitted against each other in individual combat, an assortment of young, b...
In co-operation with the home entertainment group of SONY BMG Music Entertainment, BotCon 2006 will present an advance DVD screening of 'Transformers: The Movie 20th Anniversary SpecialEdition'.
This is your chance to see this newly restored legendary...
"Overall, you couldn't ask for better treatment for 'Batman Forever.' While it has one of the dullest director's commentary I've ever listened to, the other special features on the disc still hold up. Hearing from Kilmer and O'Donnell again was a treat an...
Warner Home Video has released DVD package images, including the DVD Back Cover Artwork, for the upcoming SpecialEditions of Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever and Batman and Robin.
"There is very little to complain about in the way of special features or packaging. This is a pretty stacked DVD despite the lack of a commentary (no way WB would double dip a Superman film!), and I feel that anyone who feels like they were shafted after...
What They SaySasuke returns at last to face Gaara in the final round of the Chunin Exam with his powerful new jutsu, Chidori. But the match is interrupted when Orochimaru\'s scheme to bring down the Hidden Leaf Village is put into motion. While the Third ...
What They SayAliens, time travelers, and ESPers... I used to believe that none of these could possibly exist. But now everything I once believed to be the subject of TV specials, comic books and an over-active imagination have all come tumbling into my li...
"If you're a fan of 'Batman (1989),' then buy this release. It's worth it just for the transfer and audio, but with the over four hours of special features (including commentary), you get a lot of goodness to keep you occupied long after the film has ende...
"When all is said and done, the Spider-Man Deluxe Edition is a mediocre release at best. The fans that went out and bought this film two years ago should be outraged at the thought of buying it again just to get a 'free' movie ticket."
What They SayIn the year 2048, the world\'s attention has been captured by the Immortal Grand Prix, where hi-tech fighting Mechs race at speeds faster than 350 mph.
Fresh from their victory from the minor-league IG-2, Team Satomi has catapulted up to the...
What They SayThe powerful mystic Kato\'s obsession with conquering Tokyo awakens the long-dead spirit Masakato, the legendary guardian of Tokyo. Unable to stand alone against Masakato\'s power, the calculating Kato uses an innocent woman as an unsuspecti...
A great protocultural collection for the Robotech fanatic.
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The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to...
Sylvester Stallone returns to his iconic role as former Viet Nam Green Beret John Rambo in the series’ fourth installment. He is living in Thailand near the border to Burma (Myanmar). Rambo is hired by a group of American missionaries to t...
One of the biggest films of 2007, Spider-Man 3, hits DVD this Tuesday so it’s time to take a second look at the film, and the wide range of extras on the two disc specialedition. Have you noticed how the directors of superhero films cannot res...
"The film looks and sounds terrific - much better than it did on the original DVD release - and Burton provides optional commentary for it, if you're keen. Though he covers most of the information he relays here in the second disc's special features, he's...
The Review!Endless Waltz is the tie-up-the-loose-ends OVA/movie release that followed up Gundam Wing's finale. Bandai, a bit strangely, released it halfway through their Gundam Wing release cycle (around the same time that Gundam Wing Operation 5 came out...
"Like 'Batman : SE', the film looks and sounds terrific on DVD. Burton again provides commentary for the film, and it's as easy interesting and informative as the one he gave for the first."
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Sasuke has gone to Orochimaru, and Sakura and Naruto are determined to get him back! Jiraiya, concerned they'll act recklessly, persuades Tsunade to send them on an official mission to the Land of Rice Paddies, hoping to discover O...