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L. Frank Baum's OZ On The WB?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
A TV pilot for a potential series based on L. Frank Baum's OZ books has been ordered up by the WB.According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, X-MEN scribe David Hayter will write the pilot as well as executive produce, with Lawrence Bender (GOOD WILL ... Ozdreams
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-14-2003)
...Ritter as L. Frank Baum, the film tells the story of how Baum survived failure and disillusionment to write the first true American fairy tale – The Wizard of Oz. DREAMER is a fascinating dramatization of a life built upon the survival of failure, and ... Le Journal d'Anne Frank (The Diary Of Anne Frank) (Sat 01-11-2003)
What They SayAmsterdam, June 12 1942. Anne celebrates her 13th birthday and begins her diary, which she calls �Kitty�. Hiding for two years from the German threat, the young girl writes about her idealistic views on the world, her ambitions, her fears...
TIN MEN recruited by Sci Fi
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-20-2004)
...e classic L. Frank Baum landscape sees a young girl named Dorothy fall into an alternate universe that is policed by officers called Tin Men. As she travels through a region called the Outer Zone (or "O.Z."), Dorothy meets up with three strange individ... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
...ations of L. Frank Baum novels. (O) XTRO 3 (Showcase/Ventura) Soldiers find a killer alien loose on an island. (O) YAOWARAT (Tai Seng) 2003 Thai gun fu gangster action flick. (O) ZONTAR: THE THING FROM VENUS / THE EYE CREATURES (Retromedia) Remakes of ... MAGIC Appears TIMELINE Disappears
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-24-2003)
...e life of L. Frank Baum) will be issued in May. I had the opportunity to write the notes for this project and had a wonderful time reacquainting myself with the score. The OZ notes include interviews with producer David Kirschner, director Jack Bender,... Comicscape - April 12, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-12-2006)
... about is L. Frank Baum, because I think that probably he was telling, rather, a complex political allegory in THE WIZARD OF OZ. Now, Lewis Carroll, he is open to seemingly endless debate in that he was a friend to children. He was, in the technical se... The Original Battle Royal
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)
... Original L. Frank Baum Versions
UNDENIABLE CLASSICS
Lawrence of Arabia (Collector's Edition, 2 discs) - DVD
BOX SETS
Alien Triple Pack (Alien / Aliens / Alien 3)
Predator Triple Feature Unearthed: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Original Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-15-2003)
...e life of L. Frank Baum, author of WIZARD OF OZ. This is a rich orchestral score for a dramatic romance punctuated by some notable fantasy sequences in Oz. The CD booklet will include interviews with Holdridge and producer David (AMERICAN TAIL) Kirschn... LOST - One of Them
by Jason Davis (Fri 02-17-2006)
If only Sayid had the same cultural heritage as his American companions, he might have noticed that Henry Gale travelling from a distant land via hot air balloon had a little more in common with L. Frank Baum than English millionaire Richard Branson. Aft... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
... Crowley, L. Frank Baum, Jack Finney, H. P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kenneth Morris, M. R. James, Bram Stoker, Robert E. Howard - among many others!
Talyn, Holly Lisle (Tor Books)
In a world where technolog... Edumanga (aka: Atom Pocket Jinbutsukan) Vol.#02 - Anne Frank
by Sakura Eries (Wed 08-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Etsuo Suzuki/Yoko MiyawakiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayFor two years, Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex. During this time of fear and oppression, one young girl kep... Frank Miller Posts New Blog for SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
Frank Miller has posted his 9th official blog on the production of the upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit via an exclusive first look at SHH. The upcoming comic film, shot in the same visual style as Frank Miller's Sin City and 300, stars Gab... Frank Miller's SPIRIT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Frank Miller's next comic adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit has appeared online this weekend. . The upcoming film stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King... DUNE: Reviving the Mythos
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-08-2000)
Author of 45 books (20 of which are bestsellers) and well-known for his ability to `write in someone else`s universe,` Kevin J. Anderson seems the perfect choice of collaborator for Brian Herbert, the son of the late DUNE-creator Frank Herbert. The duo is... 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... New Poster for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)
So, is Eva Mendes a good girl or a bad girl? That's the question, judging by the latest movie poster for Frank Miller's upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. You can check out new poster on the left. The upcoming comic adaptation---set in the s... FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE
by JEFF BOND (Thu 06-27-2002)
Mounting a convincing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s DUNE, indisputably one of the greatest novels of imagination of all time, has long been a dream just out of reach of contemporary filmmakers. Attempts to film the classic novel were launched as early as ... Frank Spotnitz on the End of THE X-FILES Part Two
by MELISSA J. PERENSON (Fri 05-24-2002)
Last Sunday saw the conclusion of THE X-FILES' formidable run after a nine-year stretch. We finally did learn The Truththough much of it proved to be a recap of the past more than new revelations in the present. And we finally had to say goodbye to Mulder... Frank Miller bringing THE SPIRIT to the big screen
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-19-2006)
Frank Miller will adapt and direct the highly influential comic, THE SPIRIT, for the big screen.THE SPIRIT was a fictional masked crime-fighter created by Will Eisner. The comic is widely considered one of the most significant works of the comic medium.T... Promo Trailer for Frank Miller's 300 online
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-21-2006)
The promo trailer for the upcoming film 300 has made it's way online. The film is being directed by Zack Snyder and is based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller.You can find the trailer here.The movie is a retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae ... Audition sides from Frank Miller's 'The Spirit' (Fri 09-14-2007)
Anonymous scooper lays hands on the audition sides for 'The Spirit', which contain seven pages of dialogue, presumably from the film (although sometimes casting sides use script written just for casting purposes, or appropriated from other movies, so as t...Frank Miller talks THE SPIRIT
by Karl Schneider (Sun 07-23-2006)
Frank Miller is set to adapt and direct the highly influential comic, THE SPIRIT, for the big screen.THE SPIRIT was a fictional masked crime-fighter created by Will Eisner. The comic is widely considered one of the most significant works of the comic medi... Frank Miller: ICON (Tue 02-27-2007)
Frank Miller is slated to be on an episode of G4's icons. series airing Sunday, March 4 at 11PM. There's a preview clip online now.Talking '300' The Movie with Frank Miller (Thu 10-26-2006)
While the film adaptation of Frank Miller's "300" may still be five months away, interest is high following the release of the teaser trailer. CBR News spoke with Miller about the film, as well as his work on "The Spirit" and "Sin City 2."Frank Miller to Direct The Spirit (Thu 07-20-2006)
Comicbook artist Frank Miller will adapt and direct "The Spirit," based on comic legend Will Eisner's classic strip, for Odd Lot Entertainment and Batfilm Prods. Miller made his helming debut co-directing "Sin City" -- adapted from his graphic novel -- wi...Frank Miller Talks The Spirit (Thu 11-09-2006)
"We're working on the script right now," says Frank Miller of the movie version of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit'. "We've got a good strong story to work with, and we're hoping to be in production either spring or fall [2007]."Frank Miller into second draft of 'The Spirit'
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 02-24-2007)
"I've written a first draft of the screenplay. I'm working on the second draft, and it's shaping up really good," says Frank Miller of his work adapting Will Eisner's 'The Spirit' for the big screen. "It's taken a while to get over the initial jitters, bu... Frank Darabont talks "Indiana Jones"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-08-2006)
Speaking with Moviehole.net, Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption) talked about the upcoming Indiana Jones film, essentially blaming George Lucas for delays."That was terrifically frustrating. I worked for over a year on that. I worked very close wit... Frank Miller And Samuel L. Jackson Together: Smells Like Team 'Spirit' (Sun 06-10-2007)
Frank Miller and Samuel L. Jackson recently chatted up MTV News and revealed new details about 'The Spirit' movie. Miller will direct the film this year from his own script. Jackson is set to star as the villainous Octopus. Miller told MTV News that he'l...New Images Plus Sneak Peek At Frank Miller's 300 (Thu 11-09-2006)
Yesterday evening, Warner Bros. invited press to catch a glimpse of Frank Miller's 300 and it was absolutely mind blowing. Here's an account of what was shown...Interview with Animated "X-Men" Frank Paur
by Jim Harvey (Tue 06-13-2006)
The Marvel Animation Age recently caught up with Frank to discuss his work on the hit Kids WB! show X-Men: Evolution. Frank Miller writes 'Sin City 2' and new comics in tandem (Thu 11-09-2006)
At a screening of the new Warner Bros. movie '300' Frank Miller updated journalists on the progress of 'Sin City 2': "The script is almost completed, and we're just waiting for everyone's schedules to clear up," said Miller, adding the comic book is st...Frank Miller in L.A., 'The Spirit' to lens this year (Mon 04-30-2007)
New Yorker Frank Miller is enjoying his new life in Los Angeles. Miller, who is 50, was given a hero's welcome at the premiere of "300" in early March and arrived at the glitzy after-party to find movie stars eager to shake his hand. He lingered in town t...Frank Miller's Return Trip To 'Sin City' Still Moving Forward (Thu 06-07-2007)
Although a sequel to the smash hit 'Sin City' at one time seemed like it was on the fast track, fans have become discouraged by delays and negative talk that suggests the sequel may not happen. Frank Miller wants to set the record straight. There will be ...Mendes gets in Frank Miller's 'Spirit' (Wed 08-22-2007)
From Variety: Eva Mendes will round out the cast for Frank Miller's "The Spirit," joining Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht. Pic, produced by Lionsgate and Odd Lot, will begin lensing in October at New Mexico's Albuquerque Stud...Frank Coraci to Direct Hawaiian Dick (Mon 03-27-2006)
Frank Coraci is attached to direct "Hawaiian Dick," a supernatural private eye thriller being produced by Practical Pictures' Craig Perry and Quattro Media's Jim Strader for New Line Cinema. The script, by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Freddy vs. Jason)...Frank Miller hosts 'Sin City' screening for CBLDF
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-08-2006)
Frank Miller, the legendary creator of comics and film, will be on hand to host a benefit screening of his hit film Sin City this Sunday at the Act 1 & 2 Theater in Berkeley. Occurring in conjunction with his appearance at WonderCon, Miller will be on han... Frank Miller forgives his own Sins. (Mon 03-14-2005)
Detailed interview with comic-book author and now director Frank Miller, about his Sin City stories and the movie he made out of them with Robert Rodriguez. "At first I was terrified. I was terrified by the whole process. I was nervous the first week o...Frank Miller Selects the SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)
Director Frank Miller has chosen the lead for his next comic adaptation, THE SPIRIT. He insisted on auditions for the leading role and actor Gabriel Macht has won the part. The movie will be based off Will Eisner's comic series of the same name and it's s... Frank Langella is Perry White (Tue 04-05-2005)
Frank Langella has stepped into the role of Perry White in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" for Warner Bros. Pictures. Hugh Laurie originally was cast in the role but bowed out because of a scheduling conflict with his TV series, "House." Langella played...Frank Gorshin, TV's Riddler, Dies at 72
by Joe Hendren (Wed 05-18-2005)
Actor Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as The Riddler on the old "Batman" television series, has died. He was 72.
More... Frank Miller On 'Sin City', sequels and '300' (Wed 08-24-2005)
"[The '300' movie with Zack Snyder directing] came together before I became a director. The whole deal for that came together when I was just networking movies, and then Robert Rodriguez entered my life and all of a sudden I'm a director, and meanwhile, o...Frank Miller on "Sin City 2"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-15-2006)
In a brief interview with Sci Fi Wire, Frank miller talked about the upcoming sequel Sin City 2."We have all kinds of technical things we want to do, but there's a major story called A Dame to Kill that we're going to adapt," Miller said. "... Frank Darabont to direct Stephen King's THE MIST
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
According to Variety, Frank Darabont has signed on to direct the upcoming big screen adaptation of Stephen King's THE MIST for Dimension Films.The film will take place in a small town where a thick mist engulfs the area, killing those caught in its darkne... Another Walk Down THE GREEN MILE: Frank Darabont's Screenplay
by Denise Dumars (Fri 06-16-2000)
It used to be that the only people who read screenplays in published form were aspiring screenwriters. Somewhere around the time of the publication of the PULP FICTION screenplay, things began to change. Nowadays people are much more savvy about not only ... Frank Miller's Spirit movie art (plus 'V for Vendetta 2') (Tue 11-21-2006)
The hottest comics collectible right now? The movie treatment of "The Spirit," being used to sell the upcoming movie directed by Frank Miller to industry people. The treatment is peppered with Eisner art, but it has a cover with the Spirit drawn by Frank ...Frank Spotnitz on the End of THE X-FILES Part One
by MELISSA J. PERENSON (Thu 05-23-2002)
For nine years, we've been promised that the truth is out there. With the conclusion of THE X-FILES' formidable run this past Sunday, we finally did learn The Truththough much of it proved to be a recap of the past more than new revelations in the present... Frank Darabont Unveils New MIST Clip
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
Writer/Director Frank Darabont has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes featurette for THE MIST, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Frank is no novice to King's work having adapted The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. In the featurette belo... Frank Miller's 300 video journal (Sun 04-02-2006)
Warner Bros. has provided The Continuum with the latest in a series of video journals from 300, the upcoming film based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. In the clip, costume designer Michael Wilkinson discusses the creative process involved in creatin...ROUGH WORK: Concept art, doodles, and sketchbook drawings by Frank Frazetta
by Tim Janson (Wed 10-31-2007)
I think like a lot of people, my first exposure to the art of Frank Frazetta was the old Lancer/Ace Conan paperback book covers. I think I was around 12 or 13 and had never heard of Conan and bought one of the books, I think Conan of Cimmeria, just b... Frank Miller, Zack Snyder & Gerard Butler present '300' (Thu 11-16-2006)
Monday night a private screening took place in New York City and Director Zack Snyder, Writer/Artist Frank Miller and actor Gerard Butler spoke about their experiences and their passion for bringing this heroic story to us lucky geeks. "When I chose t...Frank Miller Gets Credit Where It's Due (Mon 04-04-2005)
"Sin City" has hit theaters with something that is every author's dream: a possessory credit -- in this case for Frank Miller, who created the graphic novels from which the film is drawn. The "Frank Miller's Sin City" that moviegoers will see on-screen...FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE (2000)
by Scott Collura (Sun 08-19-2001)
There’s more to the world of science fiction than STAR TREK and STAR WARS. In fact, some might say that those two ultra-popular properties don’t even count as real sci-fi; not when the likes of the FOUNDATION TRILOGY are out there, or the works of Philip ... Adapting THE GREEN MILE: Frank Darabont, Part 2 (Tue 06-20-2000)
In the first part of Frank Darabont`s question-and-answer session with the press, regarding his adaptation of Stephen King`s The Green Mile, the writer-director addressed the underlying meaning of the original novel and of the film, a meaning he refused t...Gary Frank exclusive to Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 07-17-2002)
Gary Frank, the artist of Top Cow's recent MIDNIGHT NATION, has signed an exclusive agreement to work for Marvel Comics. Frank is drawing AVENGERS #61-62, both of which go on sale in December. "Gary's been doing terrific work throughout the industry the... Neal Adams and Frank Miller making "Batman: Odyssey"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
According to Comic Mix, Neal Adams has confirmed that he is working with Frank Miller on an upcoming Batman project titled Batman: Odyssey.“Essentially, it’s sort of an epic story of Batman,” Adams says. “Frank Miller has agreed to... Frank Miller's '300'
by Chris Brown (Wed 09-27-2006)
It has been a long, tough road for Frank Miller and Hollywood. He once vowed never to work in Hollywood again, and now that he's taking the film world by storm with adaptations of his comic work, he hasn't wavered on that one bit. With the wildly succes... CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 12-25-2002)
Frank William Abagnale, Jr. is the sort of character no one comes across every day, whether in fiction, real life or even the FBI fraud squad. From 1964 to 1969, the real Abagnale led federal agents on a pretty unusual chase, as the man counterfeited iden... New Full Trailer for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
The second video look and first full theatrical trailer for The Spirit has popped up online, which I'll be placing down below. The film, to be directed by Frank Miller, will star Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paul... Frank Langella Talks Future of PERRY WHITE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)
Nothing real surprising out of this news but I'll pass it along at any rate. Due to the WGA strike being full in effect and the rumored tidbits on Warner Bros. being gunshy on releasing a new SUPERMAN film, the sequel to the Bryan Singer is up in the... Frank Langella Gives Mysterious BOX
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Veteran actor Frank Langella will be joining the horror film, THE BOX, says Variety. In fact, he'll be the one setting Cameron Diaz into motion of this horror film by giving her the box. Production is set to begin on this flick by director Richard Kelly (... Frank Miller Still At Work on Year One
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-23-2003)
Comics2Film followed
up on the weekend's convention report with regards to the future of the Batman
movie. We checked with a a source close to comic creator and screenwriter Frank
Miller who was able to clarify Miller's involvement with the apparentl... Journey into Sin City with Frank Miller
by Jim Harvey (Sat 03-26-2005)
Frank Miller was past being skeptical about the ability of Hollywood to make a faithful version of his bloody and bawdy series, Sin City. Hellboy, Spider-Man and X-Men proved it can be done, but Sin City proves it can be done perfectly.
Frank Miller on the 'Sin City' DVDs and sequel (Sat 08-13-2005)
"The ['Sin City' DVD] coming out Tuesday has got some extra features. It includes interviews with us," says creator/director Frank Miller. "The one that's coming out in December is going to be Rodriguezes re-creation, where he and I are going to restore a...Peter Pan, Alexander the Great & Charles Manson
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-28-2004)
...eation of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz), delineates how Barrie came to imagine and then write down the story of the boy who never grows up. While Forster’s pseudo-bio liberally merges fiction with fact whereas the Baum story was rooted fairly firmly in... Frank Miller Talks SIN & SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-26-2007)
Graphic novelist and director, Frank Miller, talked with Variety on his upcoming THE SPIRIT as well as giving an update on SIN CITY 2 and what the story for it will revolve around. He lets the trade magazine know that there will be a sequel but the timing... Warner Bros Options Darker WIZARD OF OZ Revision
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-22-2007)
Expect a dark revisionist take on Frank Baum's WIZARD OF OZ courtesy of Todd McFarlane, Josh Olsen (History of Violence) & Warner Bros. Variety is reporting the team is planning this darker toned adaptation to be more like a sequel, not a remake. Todd... Frank Spotnitz Talks X-FILES
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-09-2001)
Frank Spotnitz has been talking about how THE X-FILES as we knew it has, more or less, come to end while launching a new beginning.While talking to CINESCAPE's Melissa J. Perenson, Spotnitz spoke of the end, of sorts, saying, "I do think that last season'... THE GREEN MILE: Frank Darabont Interview (Tue 06-13-2000)
1999`s Oscar-nominated blockbuster success, THE GREEN MILE, based on Stephen King`s serialized novels, is an impressive adaptation (written and directed by Frank Darabont) that flies in the face of most accepted studio wisdom regarding what represents co...Wrightson's CAPTAIN STERNN is liked by Frank
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-17-2003)
"STERRRRNN!"Bernie Wrightson's intergalactic con-man CAPTAIN STERNN has been optioned by Frank Darabont's Darkwoods Productions as a viable animated feature, TV series, line of comic books or video games. Darkwoods will develop the property with Himani Or... Frank Miller's DARK KNIGHT action figures
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)
Figures.com broke everyone's first look at next summer's line of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS action figure line, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel of the same name. Four figures will make up the line including Miller's version of the Batman, the... BRINGING OUT THE DEAD: Read the Book, Ignore the Movie
by Denise Dumars (Tue 12-07-1999)
Martin Scorsese`s treatment of this first novel by an ex-paramedic falls somewhat short. But it did succeed very well in one area: it made me really want to read the novel by Joe Connelly. And what a glorious novel it is. In the film, Nicolas Cage giv... Interview with Frank Miller (Tue 03-13-2007)
The success of The Dark Knight Returns encouraged Miller to push the boundaries of the graphic novel still further, and with Sin City, which explored even grittier themes, he recalled the hard-boiled, noir world of Raymond Chandler or Dashiell Hammett. Th...Frank Miller says 'Sin City 2' is "still likely" (Thu 05-31-2007)
Of course, by stroke of coincidence we learned just before we sat down with Miller that Robert Rodriguez had been signed onto a remake of the classic sixties sex flick "Barbarella." So what of "Sin City 2"? Rumours swirl that the project has been stalled ...Frank Miller Has SPIRIT
by News Editor (Wed 05-16-2007)
Lionsgate has acquired U.S. and U.K. distribution rights to THE SPIRIT. Frank Miller wrote the script and will direct.
The live-action film will be adapted from Will Eisner's comicbook series, which centers on man who fakes his own ... FREQUENCY
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 04-27-2000)
It’s commonplace for a film with higher aspirations to avoid genre labels—if, by higher aspirations,` we mean hoping to reach a wider audience than hardcore Trekkies by incorporating elements of romance, action-adventure, or drama. In such cases, the fami... Michael Clarke Duncan - Part Two
by Michael O'Connell (Fri 03-24-2000)
Sitting down to interview Michael Clarke Duncan who stars alongside Tom Hanks in The Green Mile, the first thing I notice is his jovial, garrulous manner. He`s friendly, open, and extremely happy to talk about the biggest role of his acting career. Big. T... Sin City
by Development Heck (Tue 08-10-2004)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Animation/Action.Studio: Dimension Films.Production Company: Troublemaker Studios.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Mickey Rourke (Marv); Bruce Willis (Hartigan); Josh Hartnett (Dwight); Marley Shelton; Jaime King (Goldie);... Music Oscar goes to FINDING NEVERLAND
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-01-2005)
...eation of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz), delineates how Barrie came to imagine and then write down the story of the boy who never grows up. While Forster’s pseudo-bio liberally merges fiction with fact whereas the Baum story was rooted fairly firmly in... AMERICAN GANGSTER
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)
At the beginning of the Unrated Extended cut of ‘American Gangster’ I started to feel as if the film itself had nothing new to offer the genre. There wasn’t much to the film that I hadn’t seen before. Our Anti-Hero/ Drug ... OSMOSIS JONES
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 08-10-2001)
It's been a disappointing summer to say the least and just when I've given up all hope of something truly original ever coming out, along comes OSMOSIS JONES. A mixture of live-action and animation, this clever little film mixes gross-out comedy with a so... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... Sin City Hell and Back
by Jason Henderson (Sun 01-21-2001)
Sin City: Hell and Back By Frank Miller `It isn`t pretty what a town without pity can do.` Frank Miller`s Hell and Back is love, Sin City style. At its heart it`s a romance, in which a hero meets a beautiful woman in one of those once-in-a-lifetime moment... Del Prete on hiring a visionary director for 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 11-21-2007)
In yesterday's story from the set of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit', producer Deborah Del Prete talked about shepherding the film through development hell to the Albuquerque studios where it's currently being filmed, and casting her leading man and the femmes... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... Argentosoma Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-29-2003)
What They SayRyu Soma continues to work with the men and women of Funeral, but he is beginning to doubt himself. Why hasn’t he taken his revenge upon the alien? What is he doing in Funeral?
All these questions prompt him to take some rash actions ... NOVOCAINE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-16-2001)
NOVOCAINE gets off to a provocative start, with a funny/creepy view of people seen as x-rays as they go about their daily business. Our glum-sounding narrator turns out to be dentist Frank Sangster (Steve Martin) who clues us in to the fact that he has tu... Argentosoma Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-04-2003)
What They SayAfter another fierce battle, the men and women of Funeral work diligently in their attempts to repair the base while at the same time struggle with attempts to try and revive Frank from it\'s coma. Coming under heavy fire from another attack ... DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 04-25-2002)
John Travolta, who was lucky enough to experience a complete career resurrection after Quentin Tarantino cast him in PULP FICTION, is lately back on the bad side of lady luck—at least, it sure seems that way when you look at the bulk of his recent films (... Dealing Death with Joshua Ortega
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-18-2007)
Before I dive into my interview with Joshua Ortega, I’d like to explain the lateness of this column. I thought the new comics would ship on Thursday of this week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday. That usually ... 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... 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... THE LADY IN WHITE on Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 02-29-2000)
1999 was a notably strong year for fantastic genre films at the box office, but much of that success came from a horror offshoot that hasn`t typically enjoyed a lot of audience acceptance: the ghost story. The mega-hit THE SIXTH SENSE, the critically wel... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... Clive Barker Raises Hell at the American Cinemateque Film Festival
by Denise Dumars (Mon 08-28-2000)
One of the more enjoyable evenings at the American Cinematheque`s 1st Annual Festival of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction featured a screening of the ground-breaking horror film Hellraiser and a subsequent discussion with writer-director Clive Barker ... Shoujocon - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Thu 08-15-2002)
by Mariela Ortiz (with special guest Andrew Tei)
Shoujocon is an odd con for me to be writing a report about. Its insanely
hard to be objective about it - I staffed it for two years, so I\'m able to see
aspects of it that the average con go-er doe... Legendary Confirms 300 Follow-Up
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
Remember last week's report that a 300 prequel is in development from interviews coming out of the 34th Saturn Awards? Well, Variety has confirmed that a follow-up is indeed getting developed by comic author (and director) Frank Miller. The only issue is ... Rucka's Lucky Streak
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-23-2001)
Greg Rucka is one of the hardest working men in comics, having penned the two hugely successful Oni Press WHITEOUT mini-series as well as the new espionage title, ,QUEEN AND COUNTRY, also from Oni. Now Rucka a novelist who found himself writing comics th... Stan Lee's SHAZAM!
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)
DC Comics has released preview artwork from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM!, which will arrive in March.Series editor Mike Carlin says this installment is a bigger stretch than Lee's earlier revamps in the series."The SHAZAM! book f... HELLRAISER 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 12-02-2007)
Back in the mid-1980’s, a friend who knew that I was into horror suggested I read a series of books written by a new horror writer named Clive Barker called The Books of Blood. I did, and became an instant fan. Barkers’ tales were a ... PUNISHER #6
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 11-29-2001)
It's gotten to the point where I can't conceive of reading the Punisher in adventures written by anyone other than Garth Ennis. Not since the character's first introduction by Gerry Conway in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 has Frank Castle seemed so... DRACULA'S DAUGHTER / SON OF DRACULA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-11-2001)
For this year’s crop of Universal Monsters classics on DVD, they appear to be getting down to the “B-squad” titles. Thus, they’ve generously decided to give our wallets a slight break and combine this wave into double features, with the deluxe treatment n... SEVEN DAYS: "Mr Donovan's Neighborhood"
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 05-08-2000)
Every week on SEVEN DAYS, Frank Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) faces the challenge of going back in time alone, seven days, to save the world from some tremendous catastrophe. Although Mr. Parker is the only one who actually uses the blue sphere to travel th... DAREDEVIL: Brian Michael Bendis
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
There’s something about Daredevil. He’s never Saved Our Entire Planet, spawned an epic crossover, or starred in a cartoon or major motion picture. Kids don’t go crazy at the sight of a Daredevil action figure, and hot young actresses don’t dance around in... Music in the Key of Snow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-22-2005)
Even before he began his prolific run as the composer for THE X-FILES, Mark Snow had racked up an impressive array of television and feature film scores since emerging into Hollywood television music in 1976. With more than 200 features, TV-movies, minise... HUSH... HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE Soundtrack due from Intrada
by Randall Larson (Tue 10-11-2005)
Intrada Announces the first-ever recording of the musical score from HUSH...HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE, composed and conducted by Frank DeVol as Intrada Special Collection Volume 26. HUSH...HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE is set in the deep South on a nearly abandoned, ee... DAREDEVIL VS. PUNISHER: MEANS AND ENDS #6
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-18-2005)
Far from the usual cash-in four-to-six issue miniseries Marvel publishes, David Lapham's DAREDEVIL VS. PUNISHER: MEANS AND ENDS works well for several reasons. The miniseries has not been without its missteps (the whole Bushwhacker subplot needs to die), ... Comicscape - May 11, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)
First, the good news: next week is my first interview in a while. I'll be talking with the man...the legend...THE CHIN: Bruce Campbell. We'll be chatting about his new comic book and movie THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN. The first issue of the miniserie... THE PUNISHER #18
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 03-16-2005)
The last time I reviewed an issue of THE PUNISHER, I complained that Garth Ennis was selling the character short and that the book could be much more than it has been. Well, if it isn't all it can be now, it's sure as hell getting there.Before Frank Cast... DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT Sneak Peek
by News Editor (Fri 02-11-2005)
Cinescape as the all the info on the Richard Kelly’s director's cut of DONNIE DARKO, which hits the stands on Tuesday. Here is the scoop directly from Fox. Also, see the special sneak clips at the end of the article. Fox Home Entertainment invites you to ... The Capra Redemption Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Wed 12-26-2001)
In the new Frank Darabont film THE MAJESTIC, Jim Carrey stars as blacklisted screenwriter Peter Appleton, a man who finds a new life for himself in Small Town, U.S.A. An ode to Frank Capra, the film hearkens back to a simpler time of movie houses and idyl... FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another mail-filled Comicscape maelstrom. Last week’s column on Marvel’s Civil War garnered some thoughtful letters – more than the paltry couple I seem to receive lately. For whatever r... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part Two"
by John Sinnott (Mon 11-06-2006)
Image has packaged four 50’s-early 60’s SF movies together (all previously released on stand alone discs) in a very attractively priced set awkwardly titles The Weird Worlds Collection. I reviewed the first two films in part one, and ... 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 ...