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Novelist Kurt Vonnegut dies
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-12-2007)
Kurt Vonnegut passed away Wednesday at the age of 84 from brain injuries suffered in a fall at his home a few weeks ago.Vonnegut was the author of at least 19 novels, many of them best-sellers, as well as dozens of short stories, essays and plays. S... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... The Masters of SF, Now on Your TV- Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 08-25-2002)
...ary about Kurt Vonnegut, as told through the mechanism of trying to figure out who the writer's recurring character Kilgore Trout was based on.But in all of these releases, Solstein never looses sight of the end goal. "We are building up to a time when... 
The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... Review: 'Southland Tales'
by El Bicho (Mon 11-19-2007)
...ements of Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Altman, Dr. Strangelove, Blade Runner to name a few.
Southland Tales is a brilliant failure; however, Kelly’s ambition and the cast and crew’s commitment to serving his vision are worth acknowledging. Many... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
...ck Kirby, Kurt Vonnegut, and many others. Following this unique free movie screening, director/producer Andrew D. Cooke and writer/producer Jon B. Cooke will be available for a dynamic Q&A session. Room 7AB 8:00-8:30 Lionsgate and Marvel: Punisher... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
...deaths of Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan, 2007 needed some strong genre releases, yet unfortunately good ole George wasn’t able to deliver his much anticipated fifth volume of the intended seven-novel ASoIaF set, forcing me to reduce its standin... THE LATHE OF HEAVEN
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-17-2000)
...ve been a Kurt Vonnegut story. With just one film, we’ve glimpsed at a lost potential. An opportunity for a speculative film series would have done wonders for the genre’s respectability.It’s a tribute to the power of the films’ story and to all involv... THE RECRUIT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-31-2003)
...e, with a Kurt Vonnegut concept prominent in the goings-on.Farrell, playing the character who functions as true north for the viewer (we know he's for real when everything else is up for grabs), persuades on all levels we believe he's got the brains t... 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... Kurt Busiek to leave "Aquaman"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)
Kurt Busiek, architect of the retitled Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, will be stepping down as writer for the title. He will be replaced by writer Tad Williams.Tad Williams is best known in comics as the writer of DC's mini-series The Next, though he h... Kurt Busiek to Exit AVENGERS
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 11-14-2001)
Kurt Busiek has announced that he will be ending his four-year run as writer of Marvel Comics' AVENGERS. "This big Kang epic will be my swan song on the book, more or less," Busiek says. "We'll wrap it up, with a blowout finale and an epilogue issue,... Kurt Wimmer Preparing METAL GEAR SOLID?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-13-2008)
There have been rumors for sometime on a possible Metal Gear Solid movie but it looks like it's coming closer to reality, based on the latest from Edward Douglas at ComingSoon. Ed passed along news this morning that he was on hand at the red carpet premie... 'Fantastic Four' Interview: Visual FX Supervisor Kurt Williams (Fri 01-21-2005)
Kurt Williams, whose numerous credits include "The X-Files" and "Batman Forever," is currently creating spectacular effects for "The Fantastic Four."Fantastic Four Interview: Fx Supervisor Kurt Williams (Wed 07-06-2005)
FX supervisor Kurt Williams talks about how he created the spectacular effects for The Fantastic Four.Kurt Sutter working on 'Punisher 2'? (Thu 04-05-2007)
Northern Illinois University magazine says that their alumni, Kurt Sutter, producer, writer and director of 'The Shield' is currently working on 'Punisher 2'.Kurt Sutter on Punisher 2 (Wed 04-11-2007)
Screenwriter Kurt Sutter on working on the Punisher sequel: "I'm a huge fan of the character. frank castle [sic] is a complex, tortured badass. i [sic] had a blast writing the script. working with good producers (gale ann hurd [sic], ari arad [sic]) an...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... 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... Kurt S. Adler, Inc. Introduces 'Batman Begins' Ornaments for Holiday 2005 (Thu 12-01-2005)
Stunning 'Batman Begins' ornaments and holiday decor have been recently introduced by Kurt S. Adler, Inc., for Christmas. Kurt S. Adler is the leading designer and supplier of holiday ornaments and accessories. More...THE LATHE OF HEAVEN: Making the Film
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-17-2000)
...k brought Kurt Vonnegut’s peculiar view of reality to PBS in the form of Between Time and Timbuktu or Prometheus-5. It was a surrealist adventure of Stony Stevenson (the late William Hickey), the first poet shot into space. Stony was shot right into th... Kurt Busiek's AVENGERS finale
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-19-2002)
AVENGERS #56, the final issue in writer Kurt Busiek's five-year run on the title, is actually his first story. The issue, due in late July, is Busiek's final as Geoff Johns takes over the title."It's a self-contained single-issue story, and Yanick Paquet... Kurt Busiek Talks ASTRO CITY
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-20-2001)
So what's next for Kurt Busiek now that he is ending his run as writer of Marvel's AVENGERS?It doesn't necessarily mean a return for ASTRO CITY on a more permanent basis, but it could open a door or two."My problems writing ASTRO CITY have been about heal... Comicscape: A Bit of This and That
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-15-2008)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape calamity! This week’s column will touch on a few happenings in the comic world and give them their due credit—or seething contempt, as needed. We’re all smiles here at Comics... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... ICONS: NIGHTCRAWLER #1 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-05-2001)
Kurt Wagner, man of the cloth and occasional X-Man, has stumbled onto a slavery ring operating in Brooklyn. The well-to-do are buying illegal aliens who have come to this country looking for freedom, and Kurt decides to do something about it. But as he in... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Comicscape April 6, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)
You all get an "F-" for the week. Well, not all of you just everyone other than the five of you that actually wrote in about your comic shop. I guess everyone's shopping online now or going to Barnes and Noble or something. That, or everyone was glued... Comicscape - April 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-20-2005)
I guess everyone took their happy pills this week. I got a surprisingly constructive batch of reader mail about SIN CITY, with little in the way of name calling, death threats, or unsavory comments about any of my female relatives. It's like you were al... NECA's Stuntman Mike
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 03-06-2008)
Do I frighten you? Is it my scar?
NECA Releases Images of Cult Classics Stuntman Mike Action Figure
NECA continues coverage of the hottest toys that debuted at this year's International Toy Fair as we unveil the first figure in Cult Classics Series 7: ... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another serving of Comicscape calamity, where we rise above the fray and endorse insight over insults, and wisdom over whining. Once again, thanks to everyone for your praise and criticism in the comments secti... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... Comicscape - June 8, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-08-2005)
Happy Wednesday to all of you for comic readers, every Wednesday is a holiday. That is, of course, unless you're married then every Wednesday is an exercise in shame and deceit and brings you one step closer to an episode of DIVORCE COURT or whatever it... Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday morning. I trust you’ll all walk into your neighborhood comic shops later today – if you already haven’t – and walk out a few dollars poorer, but, I... My Thoughts on FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-20-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape adventure at the movies! I rarely see movies in the theater these days. Between the incessant chatter, the rising ticket prices, the ridiculous levels of air conditioning, and the overpriced ... Comicscape: Halfway There: A Midsummer Report
by Ben Johnson (Wed 09-03-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to Wednesday. Our regular columnist was forced into other duties as he assists in the unenviable task of evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from his native stomping grounds of New Orleans and protecting that same cit... Comicscape: Something is Always in the Way
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-08-2008)
A comic book seems like a simple enough thing to create. Someone writes a script. That person or someone else draws it. Inking and coloring are optional. Someone draws cartoon balloons over the art and adds the text from the script. Slap a cover on i... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
Comic book fans accept delays as part of our gratifying, yet sometimes frustrating, hobby. After living with missed ship dates more than a few times, we roll with the punches and keep buying. I read enough small press titles that only come out once a ye... Secret Invasion: Implications and Musings
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-09-2008)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Mania.com’s Comicscape. Before reading this week’s column about Marvel’s Secret Invasion, know that the issue is spoiled down to the last detail. If you haven’t read it yet, th... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another edition of COMICSCAPE, where I give you something to read in your cubicle when the boss isn't looking. This week, rather than delving into the metaphysical implications of the influence of Thelema upon the inner-workin... Comicscape - April 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... Comicscape - November 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-23-2005)
Greetings, hail and well met, and happy Thanksgiving to all of you, my loyal readership! Ordinarily, holidays stab comic readers as a thorn in the side, because the darlings at UPS push their deliveries back a day and we don't get our fix until Thursday (... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... Ultraviolet
by Coming Attractions (Mon 01-05-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Screen Gems.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Milla Jovovich.Who's Making It:Kurt Wimmer (Director, Screenwriter).Premise:A sub-class of genetically engineered humans engages in a war w... Pokemon Vol. #47: Azalea Adventures
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayWhen Ash and his friends are chased into a cave by a giant Meowth robot, they come across a wild Cyndaquil! But Ash isn\'t the only trainer trying to catch it! Then, our heroes finally make it to Azalea Town, but before they can win a badge a... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... Comicscape March 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-09-2005)
Reader response to last week's column was strong and I got a good mix of responses. Some vehemently agreed and others felt that my love of HELLBLAZER colored my opinion of the film CONSTANTINE. I also got some compliments on my headline ("Into My Pants ... Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part Two
by Troy Roberts (Thu 12-04-2003)
Yesterday, we brought you our day one profile of JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE, a game that takes more than just a simple "point and click" to progress in. Today, we bring you the second part of our feature, this time dealing more with the biofeedback system... Comicscape - January 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-07-2004)
OPINION: I'm back, and it's about time. (Wasn't that someone else's tag line a couple of years back?) After spending a relaxing two weeks' vacation first in Texas and then at home with the family (and realizing why I moved from the frozen wastes of Michig... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... Comicscape - September 7, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 09-07-2005)
Hey! It's Al Brown, filling in for Kurt Amacker this week. I'm filling in because Kurt lived in New Orleans. He'll live there again, but right now he doesn't because New Orleans got the Aquaman treatment.Hey, listen, I ain't rich. You ain't either. If you... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part One
by Troy Roberts (Wed 12-03-2003)
When we first heard of the THE JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE a few months ago, the project sounded like something we wanted to cover. While it is questionable whether the WILD DIVINE can actually be called a game, one thing that is for sure is that this is s... Geoff Johns Takes on AVENGERS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-15-2001)
Geoff Johns is the new writer of AVENGERS, and will follow Kurt Busiek's run sometime next summer."First off, I'm jumping into this at full speed, and my enthusiasm is maxed," Johns says. "It's way early to talk details, so I'll stick with the general."We... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... Hooray for Bureaucracy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-18-2006)
The Board of Trustees for the Marshall Public Library called a bureaucratic time-out on Wednesday of last week regarding the removal of Craig Thompson's BLANKETS and Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME. The board had intended to vote on the removal of the books af... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Rerun Madness
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-09-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week this humble TV critic got a little out of hand and desperately sought the attention of his readership, with stupendous results. (Thank you, each and every one.) Well, sad to say, after that article was submitted I noticed ... Reeves regaining mobility?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
After a certain amount of time passes as a fan of popular culture, you get stung with what seem like personal disappointments. Kurt Cobain is lost to suicide. Phil Hartman is murdered. Aaliyah dies in a plane crash. For many genre fans, it was a particula... DARK BLUE Premiere Pics
by Sue Schneider (Thu 03-06-2003)
The world premiere of United Artists' DARK BLUE was held on February 12, 2003 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif., and CINESCAPE was on hand to catch all of the excitement.Seen walking down the carpet were the film's stars Kurt Russell (with wife Go... EQUILIBRIUM
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-06-2002)
There are a lot of bad post-apocalyptic/totalitarian future society movies out there, but some stand out from the pack. EQUILIBRIUM may be one of these, partly because it has a startlingly adept (and big-name) cast, partly because it has some strikingly g... EQUILIBRIUM
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-17-2003)
For the main flaw in EQUILIBRIUM, one need look no further than its main concept. Much like FAHRENHEIT 451, it’s set in an oppressive future society in which all books are banned – in fact, all other art forms are banned as well – and special police are t... Goodbye, Mr. Ritter
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-15-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's a sad week here in the Wasteland. Now, what I'm about to say is in no way intended to be brutal sarcasm, but alas, I'm aware that most of what I say is brutal sarcasm. So when I tell you that I a... POWER COMPANY #6
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-30-2002)
One of the things that made the POWER COMPANY one-shots such fun to read was the inclusion of a "blast from the past" guest star in each issue - for example, we got to see Skyrocket working with Hal Jordan before he became the Ghost of Green Lantern Past.... Photos from the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-23-2003)
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony was held Monday, October 20th at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Awards were chosen by voting online at the Yahoo Movies and Entertainment Tonight websites. And the winners are:The Hollywood Actor of the Year... Crisis on Two Earths
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-01-2003)
Imagine a cosmic threat so powerful that only the premiere super-teams of two Earths could hope to defeat it. Now imagine that fans have been waiting for 20 years to read this epic saga and you're ready for the monumental impact of JLA/Avengers, a four-is... JLA/AVENGERS #1
by TONY WHITT (Fri 09-05-2003)
The world, and indeed the entire universe, is being invaded by creatures from another dimension, one similar to the normal plane of existence and yet very different. The JLA fight a creature calling itself Terminus, while the Avengers face an alien known ... Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)
OPINIONA quick reminder: because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, the newest comics will not be shipping to your local stores until Thursday, September 4. Bear this in mind as you plan today's errands, and save your poor beleaguered comics store owner ... UNLIMITED SAGA
by Troy Roberts (Thu 08-07-2003)
If it isn't obvious, Squaresoft loves sequels. And honestly, Enix loves them just as much. So when the two companies merged a while back, everyone should be expected more and more sequels. FINAL FANTASY is a pretty safe bet, as is the DRAGON WARRIOR serie... METAL HURLANT returns
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 04-02-2002)
Humanoids Publishing in July will reintroduce METAL HURLANT, the comic book that influenced and inspired HEAVY METAL magazine. The first issue of the bi-monthly anthology will team AVENGERS writer Kurt Busiek with artist Gerald Parel on the new story "Hu... ASTRO CITY gets optioned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-20-2003)
Writer/creator Kurt Busiek has inked a deal that may bring his comic book series ASTRO CITY to the silver screen. Busiek has teamed up with producer Ben Barenholtz and screenwriter Jonathan Alpers to form Panama Leo Productions. The company and team will ... 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... BORK #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-14-2002)
Carl Bork was just your average everyday criminal trying to make himself the king of the Gotham docks, until he got caught up in a storm at sea and swept to Desolation Island. There, because of his kindness in saving the life of a young boy, he was given ... 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... Marvel's THE ORDER
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 02-01-2002)
Marvel Comics on Thursday released several pages from THE ORDER, THE DEFENDERS spin-off that begins on Feb. 13.The book is written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and a cover by Carlos Pacheco.Busiek explained THE ORDER's set-up as:"Th... SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #13
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-27-2002)
Bet you didn't know that when they weren't being trounced by their requisite arch-foe, the super-villains of the Marvel Universe have a little place all their own where everybody knows their name. It ain't Cheers, but it is a safe haven where costumed cri... Anthony Stewart Head and George Sarah - MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 04-25-2002)
MUSIC FOR ELEVATORS may have a title that’s a little too hip for some rooms – I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was going to give the album a listen and she sympathized, assuming it was a CD of Muzak. In reality, there’s nothing elevator-like about a... Hot Stuff
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-18-2002)
Can you feel it? The energy crackling in the air. The anticipation hovering in the wind. The rush of insanity. The stench of unwashed fanboys. Yep, that can mean only one thing in the summer: convention time! As convention season really swings into high g... 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... Striker Z in POWER spotlight
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 05-21-2002)
Striker Z is featured in DC Comics' THE POWER COMPANY #7, the first in a series of occasional "spotlight issues" featuring individual characters, writer Kurt Busiek says. "We'll be doing these 'spotlight issues' every now and then, showcasing one of the ... THE ORDER #4
by Tony Whitt (Tue 05-21-2002)
As a big DEFENDERS fan, it really pains me to see how poorly the team's been treated in the past few years. First we had Erik Larsen's appallingly over-the-top run which seemed aimed at turning the team into a second-string joke. Now the founders of the t... GENERAL IDI AMIN DADA [A SELF PORTRAIT]
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 05-15-2002)
A brutal dictator with a track record of approximately 300,000 dead, though some estimates are higher, isn’t exactly the first place one would expect to find a bellyfull of laughs, but in Barbet Schroeder’s GENERAL IDI AMIN DADA [A SELF PORTRAIT] that’s w... 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... Comicscape - April 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-14-2004)
OPINION: It seems that I made a mistake while writing last week's column which has led to several helpful e-mails correcting me about something I already knew. At one point, I wrote "Eventually I'll be doing a column on which comics should be made into on... JLA #109
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-13-2004)
In the Antimatter Universe, the Crime Syndicate of Amerika discovers that they have undergone "revision", and that their universe is only months old. On the planet Qward, the Warlords have chosen a new leader and are preparing to attack their enemies. And... Comicscape - December 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-29-2004)
Welcome to the second half of COMICSCAPE's last official love fest of 2004, the Ten Worst Titles of the Year! By the way, if two of the entries on this week's list make you think you're experiencing déjà vu (or the aftereffects of too much eggnog), don't ... Comicscape - August 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-18-2004)
OPINION: First of all, thanks for the continued responses to the extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2. As I figured, the strongly held opinions of our first pack of readers led to the expression of other strongly held opinions, and were I to print them all, w... A wonder woman flies SKY HIGH
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 08-08-2004)
Lynda Carter's prior experience playing the star of the 1970s television series WONDER WOMAN will come in handy when she plays the school principal in SKY HIGH, the new movie from Walt Disney Productions. Carter will oversee a high school where the sons a... COMIC-CON: New JUSTICE LEAGUE book announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-22-2004)
A new Justice League spinoff series and a new writer on JLA were among the announcements made at DC Comics' Justice League panel held today at the San Diego Comic Convention.Writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) will be taking over the main JSA book beginning w... Comicscape January 26, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-26-2005)
My thanks to everyone who has already written in with well wishes for my future success, and to those who wrote in with suggestions for my last two columns. Of the many interesting ones that came in, the one that had the sort of "last word" quality that ... Comicscape February 2, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-02-2005)
Well, folks, we've finally come to the end of a long journey or rather I have, as the main comics columnist for CINESCAPE. I hope you've enjoyed these columns as much as I've enjoyed writing them, and if you'd like to keep up with my future work, Google ... Jesus returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-12-2005)
I've noticed an some odd behavior in my house lately. Well, odder than the usual. As you can imagine, I open up quite a few DVD packages here, carefully slitting the shrinkwrap to unwrap them, then pulling up the corners of the edge tapes to peel them off... SKYROCKET #1 (Fri 02-01-2002)
Lt. Celia Forrestal is facing a career challenge: the Navy won't allow her to be promoted into a combat situation because she's a woman, because she's black-and because she's qualified for the position and might cause discontent among those less qualified...Anchor Bay Announces Release of "Malevolence"
by News Editor (Tue 03-22-2005)
Anchor Bay Entertainment will introduce a new horror film into the DVD marketplace with Malevolence. The film was originally released theatrically in August 2004 and was the company’s first theatrical release. Malevolence garnered critical acclaim through... THE JACKET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-04-2005)
Like Kurt Vonnegut's Billy Pilgrim, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT's tortured hero and numerous fictional others, Jack Starks (Adrien Brody) seems to have come somewhat unstuck in time. Jack has been through a lot by the time this happens. Shot in the head and appa... Puttin' on the Riz
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS RCA of Italy has released a splendid 2-CD compilation entitled The Genius of Riz Ortolani (82876664332-2), a 36-track compendium of music from composer Ortolani, whose efforts have spanned fifty years and more than 200 film sco... Heroic parents found for SKY HIGH
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-21-2004)
Kurt Russell (MIRACLE) and Kelly Preston (THE CAT IN THE HAT) will get the chance to wear costumes with capes as a pair of superheroic parents in SKY HIGH. In the Walt Disney Pictures film Russell and Preston will play Commander Stronghold and Josie Jetst... DEAD director finds the 300
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-22-2004)
DAWN OF THE DEAD helmer Zack Snyder will direct 300, the adaptation of Frank Miller's comic about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae. Snyder will also rewrite the script along with partner Kurt Johnstad.300, in development at Warner Bros., tells the tale o... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Comicscape - January 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-21-2004)
OPINION: Hello again! I've just finished tabulating all the votes for the Top Five Best (And Worst) Comics of 2003, and all I can say is...whew. I've come to two conclusions in the process: 1) we comics fans may all have different tastes, but we all tend ... Verhoeven is ONE STEP BEHIND
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
Director Paul Verhoeven is getting behind the camera lens again for the first time in nearly four years. The HOLLOW MAN director will make a thriller called ONE STEP BEHIND based on a popular Swedish novel by Henning Mankel. Gerard Soeteman, who worked wi... First review of ULTRAVIOLET isn't pretty
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-05-2004)
Director/writer Kurt Wimmer is now at work filming his latest project, the science fiction/action ULTRAVIOLET starring Milla Jovovich. The modestly budgeted picture is filming in Shanghai, and what little we know of the film's plot comes by way of an anno... 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... Comicscape - January 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-28-2004)
OPINION: Yes, you read it correctly: Tony's Ten Best Comics of 2003. Hate me if you must, but after forcing all of you to come up with a Top Five Best and Worst Comics, I realized that it's an almost impossible task. I also got several e-mails asking "Wha... TOP 10: The Box Office Gets SERVED
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 02-01-2004)
The urban youth flick YOU GOT SERVED hip-hopped its way to the top of the box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $16 million in its first week of release. The Screen Gems movie stars Marques Houston and Omari Grandberry as a pair of pals who are ... Comicscape - May 26, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-26-2004)
OPINION: Recently, Lev Grossman of TIME Magazine wrote an article called "The Problem With Superman," in which he covers this summer's "reboot" of the Man of Steel and the reasons for said re-imagining of DC's greatest icon. He explains that one of the bi... RINGS Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-27-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS In the tradition of previous compilations like The INDIANA JONES Trilogy and THE GODFATHER Trilogy, Silva Screen has taken the best music from Howard Shore’s monumental musical epic, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and fashioned Mu... X-MEN players find an ALIBI
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-19-2004)
X-MEN co-stars James Marsden (Cyclops) and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (Mystique) are reuniting once again, this time on a romantic thriller called ALIBI. The independent movie will begin filming in July under the direction of Kurt Mattila and Matt Checkowski.M... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from a ... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
OPINION: I'm guessing everyone's pretty tired of the comics covers topic, based on the incredibly small response to my request for votes for the best comics covers of all time. I'm pretty tired of it, myself - but that's because I decided to go out and do... The puck is dropped for MIRACLE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-23-2003)
The trailer for MIRACLE, the upcoming movie about the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic hockey game that led to an American gold medal victory, is now online. Kurt Russell stars as Team USA coach Herb Brooks, the man who led the underdog American hockey team to vi... Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma... Comicscape: What is Owed? Continuity for New and Old Readers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-21-2008)
With the release of the first issue of DC’s Final Crisis only a week away and Marvel’s Secret Invasion already in full-swing, the two major publishers continue to face the challenge posed by new readers. In both crossovers, the stories ar... Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)
Although, as all happy comic fans know by instinct and increasingly lighter wallets, today is Wednesday, and time for another weekly installment of Comicscape (should this not be renamed Comania?), I can’t help feeling the dreary drag that can only ... Bakula and McHale Head to Soderbergh's INFORMANT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-01-2008)
Scott Bakula, Joel McHale ("The Soup") and quite a few comedians have been attached to star opposite Matt Damon in Steven Soderbergh's upcoming comedic thriller The Informant, says the Hollywood Reporter. Other new cast members known for their ... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Perlman Leading FX's ANARCHY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
The Hellboy will be traveling to the FX network very soon. HR is reporting that leading star Ron Perlman is in line to take over a supporting role alongside Charlie Hunnam in the new series "Sons of Anarchy", as a replacement for veteran actor S... Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
Leadership stands as a thankless role, in which those in charge must accept the blame for everyone or redistribute accolades equally. Fanboys across the Internet have been buzzing for the past week or so about Dan Didio—the Senior Vice Presiden... Princess Ai: Ultimate Edition Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Created by: Courtney Love & D.J. Milky / Illustrated by: Misaho KUJIRADOU / Written by: Misaho KUJIRADOU & D.J. MilkyTranslated by:Kimiko FUJIKAWA & Yuki N. JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayRelive the amazing journey of Ai-Land\... The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya manga & novels coming to the US (Fri 04-18-2008)
Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA, today announced that it will publish the first official English-language manga edition of Japan's hottest property - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Acquired from well-known Japanese publisher Kadokawa...Haruhi Novels, Manga to See UK Release (Thu 04-24-2008)
According to a post by Yen Press\' Kurt Hassler, the company is intending to provide a simultaneous release in the US and UK for its upcoming release of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya light novels and manga and notes that, \"This is something we attemp...Yen Press Grabs Haruhi (Thu 04-17-2008)
According to ICv2, Yen Press has picked up the rights to the first four volumes of the Haruhi Suzumiya manga and is intending to launch it big come October. Each volume will be released with a four month release schedule and it will include both full colo...Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... 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... Good-Bye, American Virgin
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another colossal Comicscape creation! This week, I’m writing something of a eulogy for a series cancelled long before its time – Steven Seagle and Becky Cloonan’s American Virgin, which ended last ... My Thoughts on 30 DAYS OF NIGHT
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-24-2007)
Last Friday, five years after Sam Raimi’s Ghost House purchased the film rights to Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s three-issue IDW miniseries, 30 Days of Night, the movie hit theaters and destroyed its box office competition. With a tal... Your 25 Greatest Action Heroes
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
The movie fans over at Entertainment Weekly have published a new “Greatest” list, this time focusing on action stars. Basically, they count down the 25 Awesome Action Heroes as they see it in the world of genre cinema. Their list is open to in... SUPERMAN #668
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
After Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne rebooted Superman’s origin so that he was the only Kryptonian. After years of Supergirl, Kandor the bottled city, and an entire zoo’s worth of super-pets, Superman: The Man of Steel established ... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Continuity Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-19-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another journey into the unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will drive this stolen school bus into a dark realm of comic shop philosophy, as we deconstruct, reconstruct, post-modernize, re-modernize, de-realize,... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another Wednesday and yet another installment of the unstoppable Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday, with the usual glut of announcements from nearly all avenues of pop culture. Comic Con has ex... Holy Shitaki, Batgirl
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-17-2008)
Comic book readers love a good controversy. Sometimes, the death or return of a major character will crack the Internet in half. The employment of a despised or unconventional writer or artist will set message boards ablaze. A comic book mo... Busiek Talks DEFENDERS, POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 08-27-2001)
Kurt Busiek let loose with a barrage of news over the weekend at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in Toronto, including a new direction for Marvel's DEFENDERS and a DC event in January.On the Defenders front, Busiek said that artist Erik Larsen's las... 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... Has Trek been swept away by Wildstorm?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
Since their acquisition by DC, the Wildstorm studio has continued to turn out some solid material marred only by their seeming inability to deliver anything on a set schedule. While a DANGER GIRL Ultimate Collection has been announced at this year's San D... 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... Happy Thanksgiving
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-24-2000)
...F. Really.Kurt Vonnegut, that man who does not write SF, was named State Author for New York. That`s saying something, too, as in NYC there are at least 1,000 writers per square mile. He gets $10,000, too, which ain`t bad.Last but certainly not least i... Marvel Announces HEROES Contributors, Details
by Eric J. Moreels (Thu 09-20-2001)
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada recently revealed some of the creative talent signed on for the publisher's HEROES benefit book, the proceeds of which will go to the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the American Red Cross in light o... 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... 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... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
OK, so 2001 didn't exactly herald the arrival of a mysterious alien Monolith or the beginning of the next stage in human evolution, but for comic book fans, and Marvelites in particular, there was an Earth-moving moment of revelation and a joy no less cos... 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 ... AVENGERS Take on Kang
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-23-2001)
AVENGERS #50 will be a double-sized showdown with Kang the Conqueror.Here's how Marvel describes the issue:"After the events of last issue, only a handful of Avengers are left to fight for a conquered and devastated Earth - but they're millions of miles a... HEROES Contributors Update
by ERIC J. MOREELS (Wed 09-26-2001)
Marvel's Marketing Communications Manager Bill Rosemann recently issued a press release listing even more contributors to the publisher's upcoming New York City benefit book, HEROES. "With the art flying in as fast as we can hang it up on our own Wa... FANTASTIC FOUR: BIG TOWN
by James Busbee (Wed 11-08-2000)
This is a tale of two Big Towns. Fantastic Four: Big Town, the much-talked about four-issue mini-series, tells the story of a world where the advanced technology of Marvel’s superheroes has filtered down to the street-level everyday society. But in recent... The Library Vault Opens!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-29-2000)
...s include Kurt Vonnegut`s SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE; Stephen King`s CARRIE, THE DEAD ZONE, and CHRISTINE; Margaret Atwood`s THE HANDMAID`S TALE; Robert Cormier`s FADE; Lois Lowry`s THE GIVER; and Madeleine L`Engle`s A WRINKLE IN TIME. Dare to think for yours... Fantastic Four SFX: the Human Torch (Fri 12-10-2004)
Kurt Williams, special effects supervisor of the Fantastic Four movie, said that the Human Torch is "one of the most challenging characters I've ever done" to bring to life. "We have to bring a flaming man onto the screen that doesn't look animated," W...Stars, writer join play for latest "X-Men" game (Sun 04-23-2006)
Activision's new "X-Men: The Official Game" is the latest example of the growing integration between Hollywood and games. It not only includes the likenesses and voices of several stars from the movie, it also brought in a screenwriter from "X-Men: The La...Kurt's job: Make it look Fantastic (Wed 11-24-2004)
Kurt Williams clicks a few keys on his laptop and the screen fills with the moving image of a man stretching his arm out of the frame like a big rubber band. The short clip is one of the early tests for the computer-generated effects used to create elasti...Screenwriter Jonathan Alpers on 'Astro City' Movie (Thu 01-29-2004)
Producer Ben Barenholtz ("Requiem for a Dream"), screenwriter Jonathan Alpers and creator Kurt Busiek have teamed up to produce a live-action Astro City film. Alpers sat down with Wizard to discuss the project and more...Tick Returns Next Week
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-08-2002)
Fate has dealt
us a cruel bout of Family Guy this week, but fear not Tick fans:
the big, blue bug of justice returns next week with an all new episode.
On January 17th
at 8:30 p.m. Fox will air "The Tick vs. Justice". In this episode, when... WonderCon Features the Best of Comics & Hollywood (Wed 02-13-2008)
From a press release SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 12, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- WonderCon, Northern California's largest comic book and popular arts convention today announced additional special guests for the February 22-24, 2008 convention to be...It's heeere...Sandy Collora's Superman/Batman trailer
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-26-2004)
At last year's Comic-Con
International, indie director Sandy Collora launched the fan film seen round
the world. "Batman: Dead End" featured the most menacing Caped
Crusader ever rendered on film, squaring off not only against the Joker, but the
Alien... DEFENDERS: Erik Larsen
by Russell Lissau (Wed 09-13-2000)
If the Avengers are Earth`s mightiest heroes, the Defenders have got to be Earth`s most dysfunctional super-team. Take a look at some of the group’s more high-profile members: the Hulk is generally an unstable, anti-social monster; when the Sub-Mariner is... CrossGen: Mark Waid
by Buddy Scalera (Wed 08-30-2000)
People are wondering if Mark Waid is a little insane. As one of the top writers in comic books today, Waid`s writing currently graces such comics as DC`s flagship title, JLA; Black Bull`s GateCrasher, which he helped create; and his creator-owned Image bo... Casting: Taye Diggs into LIBRIUM. (Tue 04-04-2000)
Taye (House on Haunted Hill) Diggs is currently in talks to appear in writer-director Kurt Wimmer`s science fiction flick Librium. Diggs would play the partner to the film’s lead, an agent who enforces the oppressive codes of a futuristic society in whic...F. Gary Gray Taking On Foxx's CITIZEN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)
Looks like fans awaiting The Brazilian Job---the anticipated sequel to the 2003 film The Italian Job---will have to wait a little bit longer. Director F. Gary Gray is pulling out of the recently announced Armored, which is now reported dead by producer Av... THOR: GODSTORM #3 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-30-2001)
The Godstorm is once again unleashed from its imprisonment, this time by an unsuspecting oil rig in the Nordic seas. Jake Olson has been drawn to this place, and now he realizes why?it's time the Thunder God had a final battle with this meteorological adv... Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)
I’ve devoted this week’s COMICSCAPE to a few topics that hardly merit an entire column. Or, if they do, the inspiration has failed to strike me for more than a few paltry lines. Call it stream of consciousness, call it laziness, or call it ... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... 10,000 B.C
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-20-2008)
A young warrior named D’Leh (Steven Strait) is on a quest to rescue his beloved Evolet (Camilla Belle) and lead his people into the next age. Evolet has been taken, along with many others, to a far off land to work as a slave for the Almighty (Tim B... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b... Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced... Phillip Noyce Directing Cruise's EDWIN A. SALT?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Another director is in line to lead the thriller Edwin A. Salt. Both Peter Berg and Terry George were also in negotiations to lead Cruise on this spy film for Columbia Pictures before being ankled. Variety is now reporting that Phillip Noyce (Patriot Game... Comicscape: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)
Before this week’s Comicscape expounds upon Timur Bekmambetov cinematic comic book adaptation, Wanted, let us take a moment to acknowledge the passing of artist Michael Turner, who lost his battle with bone cancer on Friday, June 27th at the age of ... YEN PRESS TO PUBLISH BL (BOYS LOVE) TITLES BY LILY HOSHINO STARTING FALL 2008 (Mon 11-19-2007)
NEW YORK, NY (November 12, 2007) – Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA that is dedicated to graphic novels, will publish its first BL (Boys Love) romances that feature adult males starting in Fall 2008. Obtained from the Japanese publis...Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co... Viz Media Announces Exclusive Retail Launch for Shonen Jump Bleach (Tue 10-17-2006)
Borders And Waldenbooks And Hot Topic To Debut Merchandise for Teens San Francisco, CA, October 17, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, ...Goddanar English Cast List (-)
It is 2047. Five years ago, under attack by creatures known as Mimetic Beasts, the countries of the world banded together and using giant robots, defeated the creatures, at the cost of many lives. One pilot who survived is Goh Saruwatari. But having suffe...Megazone 23 and Wedding Peach Cast Lists (Thu 02-05-2004)
ADV Films has announced the cast lists for two of their upcoming shows: Megazone 23: Director: Matt Greenfield Studio: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors Shougo Yahagi - Vic Mignogna Yui Takanaka - Allison Shipp Mai Yumekanou - Sasha Paysinger Tomomi Murashita...