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LEAVE IT TO CHANCE resumes
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 03-19-2002)
Following the recent announcement that LEAVE IT TO CHANCE would be collected as a series of oversized hardcovers, Image Comics has released information about the continuation of the comic book, beginning with issue #13 in July.Featuring all-new story and ... Leave it to Piyoko Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayPiyoko and the Black Gema Gema Gang are settled down in the city of Akihabara, waiting for the chance to kidnap Dejiko. But they keep getting distracted by things like drawing contests and a tent that leads to the fifth-dimension - until they... Gundam SEED Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 01-20-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Iwase Masatsugu / Yatate Hajime / Tomino YoshiyukiTranslated by:Jason DeAngelisAdapted by:What They SayTHE ARCHANGEL MEETS A HUMAN ANGEL
The Archangel, a cutting-edge battle carrier, has managed to maneuver through dangerous w... 
009-1 Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 11-05-2007)
What They SayIn a world where the Cold War never ended, East and West continue to battle for technological and political supremacy. Mylene Hoffman, field commander of the elite Double Zero intelligence division, exists in this world with her eyes open and... Chance Fortune and the Outlaws
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 10-11-2006)
Packed with action and filled with quirky characters, Shane Berryhill's Chance Fortune and the Outlaws is a fun adventure targeted for the pre-teen, superhero-loving youth. The book tracks one boy's quest to enter the most prestigious superhero school in ... LOST: Through the Looking Glass
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-24-2007)
So, it finally came, the season finale of LOST. So, would we be disappointed? What would be this season’s cliffhanger? These questions plagued me as I sat down in high anticipation in front of my television for the two hour finale.&nb... 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... Heroes: How to Stop an Exploding Man
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-23-2007)
Some of you will remember way back when Heroes started, that I took issue with the pacing of it. I still believe the first 3 or 4 episodes moved very slowly, especially now after being able to look back at the season as a whole. With that said, ... Chance Pop Session Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 02-01-2007)
What They SayThree young girls, strangers to each other, share an instinctual passion and talent for music. Brought together from distinctly different worlds, they meet by chance at the concert of their idol. The concert strikes a chord in each of their h... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... STAR TREK Profile: Fan-Writer-Producer Ronald D. Moore
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 01-18-2000)
During the summer of 1999 shock waves rippled through the STAR TREK community as the departure of Ronald D. Moore from the VOYAGER staff and STAR TREK proved to be truth and not rumor. Moore had little to say publicly at the time, leaving this post for o... Azumanga Daioh Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 11-30-2004)
What They SayBased on a popular Japanese comic strip, the sweetnatured anime television series Azumanga Daioh chronicles the daily lives of teenaged schoolgirls with a zany sense of humor and a bevy of eccentric characters.
Still as goofy as her student... Sitcoms and Space Invaders
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-12-2005)
Howdy all, welcome back to another action-packed week of obscure references and questionable wit. Got plenty of new show previews to cover this week, and I was finally able to get my hands on a copy of the SURFACE pilot (thanks NBC!), so we'd best get rig... Chance Pop Session Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-17-2002)
What They SayThree young girls, strangers to each other, share an instinctual passion and talent for music. Brought together from distinctly different worlds, the three meet by chance at the concert of their idol, the glamorous and sophisticated prodigy o... Review: 'Wanted'
by Leslie Morgan (Fri 06-20-2008)
What if someone gave you the opportunity to leave the existence you have always known behind for a chance to live a life beyond your wildest dreams? I think any of us who have spent time slaving away for eight hours a day in an office cubicle have... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#06 - Pilgramage Of The Sacred And The Profane
by John Zakrzewski (Wed 10-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayGranny Viper is a \"people finder,\" a searcher for lost souls along the roads of a forbidding wasteland. Her latest mission: the safe return of a young woman na... Black Cat Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Fri 03-07-2008)
What They SayFriends watch their company grow while foes are slowly whittled away. Losses for both the Chronos Numbers and the Apostles of the Star can only be good news for the hunted Black Cat. But as one slowly slips from power, the other quickly rises... 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 ... Aquarian Age - Juvinile Orion Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Rie HagiharaAdapted by:What They SayThe battle reaches its climax as Mana and Kaoru push their powers to the limit. When Israfel attacks Tsukasa and Tomonori, something dark within Tsukasa is a... Robert J Sawyer Chats with CINESCAPE - Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 07-19-2002)
In part one of our interview with Nebula award-winning novelist Robert J Sawyer he spoke about his new book HOMINIDS and its controversial rape scene. In this part Sawyer talks with us about what originally got him interested in science fiction, about pos... Di Gi Charat Theater: Leave it to Piyoko Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 01-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hina. (Concept by: Koge-Donbo)Translated by:Chinatsu GallegosAdapted by:What They SayPyocola Analogue III, also known s Piyoko, is the leader of the evil organization known as the Black Gema Gema Gang. She came to Earth with o... The Wonder of it All, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 11-17-2001)
As we noted before, Phil Jimenez has some very clear ideas about Wonder Woman's character and career. In fact, he's even planning to reintroduce the Amazon to the ways of love, courtesy of a relatively new (and human) person in the heroine's life. But wha... Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-05-2000)
What They SaySurrounded only by his inventions, Techno doesn\'t really interact with other people much. However, one day, a girl attempts to \"break into\" his fortress. This hapless passerby, a girl named Hitomi, becomes the object of his affection. Tech... CHANCE FORTUNE Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Mon 09-18-2006)
Cinescape's latest contest, A giveaway of the first book in a new young adult series titled THE ADVENTURES OF CHANCE FOURTUNE: CHANCE FORTUNE AND THE OUTLAWS, has now ended.The winners are:JasonPhillipDimitreusDavidJeffAdamJimNicholas JeffreyMattThe first... Chance Pop Session Vol. #1
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!The Japanese world of Idol singing comes to the US market with ADV?s release of Chance Pop Session, which is scheduled for release just 4 months after the American Idol sensation hit the US. Three Japanese singers have been brought together for... Chance Pop Session Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-24-2003)
What They SayWhen our three young heroines sing together, their voices blend in perfect harmony. Akari and Yuki are astounded to find out they share a common past... but will this new bond exclude Nozomi? Then, just as all the pieces are coming together... Viz-In Vol. 12, No. 12 (Fri 12-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 12 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING MARCH `01 FEATURING ART OF GUNDAM WING Viz Illustration Book -- art by the animators of the Gundam Wing Television Show -- color and b&w, 96 pages -- $19.95 USA/$ 30....Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... HUMAN TARGET #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 08-26-2003)
Christopher Chance is dead, killed in the fire that burned off the face of Hollywood producer Frank White, who is now living happily with his wife Mary after extensive reconstructive surgery. Problem is, he's also being stalked by a man threatening him (i... Burst Angel Vol. #3
by Justin Rich (Fri 03-03-2006)
What They SayFollowing the announcement of Sei's arranged marriage to a member of a rival faction, the veil drops on years of old rivalries. If you think an arranged marriage won't sit well with Sei, well, you can only imagine what Amy feels like when a h... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Being a Brief Discussion with Liam O'Brien About Koi Kaze
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-18-2006)
Interviewer: Way Jeng Interviewer (I): Today I'm talking with Liam O'Brien, voice actor in and ADR director of Koi Kaze. Let's start at the very beginning. Any discussion about Koi Kaze has to involve its central theme, incest. A lot of fans are undoubte... Burst Angel Vol. #3
by Justin Rich (Thu 09-06-2007)
What They SayFollowing the announcement of Sei's arranged marriage to a member of a rival faction, the veil drops on years of old rivalries. If you think an arranged marriage won't sit well with Sei, well, you can only imagine what Amy feels like when a h... GTO Vol. #08
by Zubin Kumana (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!GTO Volume 8: Transformations, the latest disc in the series, brings about an end to the story arc begun on the previous disc, and tacks on two self-contained episodes, as GTO nears the end.
Menus: Same as they have been on the previous disc, ... Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)
All right, lets get this little shindig on the way.
Good evening everyone. :)
This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight.
Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou... Josh Olson's history of 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-05-2008)
Hollywood tradition dictates that an Academy Award nomination begets lucrative offer after offer, and the nominee usually reaps the immediate seven-figure benefits. But sometimes, boyhood dreams take precedence.
Buoyed by his Oscar nod for scripting 'A... CHANCE FORTUNE Contest
by Karl Schneider (Mon 09-11-2006)
Cinescape is happy to announce it's next contest: A giveaway of the first book in a new young adult series titled THE ADVENTURES OF CHANCE FOURTUNE: CHANCE FORTUNE AND THE OUTLAWS.The first in a middle grade series by author Shane Berryhill, CHANCE FORTUN... Overman King Gainer Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-03-2005)
What They SayIn the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth\'s surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabit... Lording It
by Matt Kamen (Fri 07-06-2007)
And once again, it comes time for us to bid the good Doctor farewell for another year. While season three of the regenerated Doctor Who has been the strongest since the show's return, the finale, fittingly titled 'Last of the Time Lords' was sadly disappo... Trigun Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2000)
What They SayBonds of love and friendship are strong, but some can only be preserved when they are severed. Vash must leave his friends and happiness behind as he walks the treacherous and bloody path prepared by Legato. The body count begins to rise as t... Escaflowne Movie: Ultimate Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-19-2002)
What They SayA re-telling of the fan-favorite Escaflowne TV series available in the US for the first time ever! This LIMITED 3-disc set contains the Movie CD soundtrack and a second full DVD of bonus materials: Production Art Gallery, Staff and Cast Inter... Alfred Hitchcock, a True Legend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
April 29th marked the 27th year of the passing of one of cinema’s greatest directors ever. A man who re-invented a style on the thriller and suspense genres all his own and created new inspiration for directors of today to build off. This genius beh... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... City Hunter TV Season 1 Collection 1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayMeet Ryo Seaba: ladies\' man, troubleshooter and expert marksman. When you need more help than the police can provide, he\'s the solution. He\'s the City Hunter, and if he can\'t solve your problem, no one can. Welcome to the world of City ... Pilot Fishing, part two
by Jason Davis (Mon 09-04-2006)
More pilots! Yes, I've dipped into the DVD trough once more to share with you my opinions on three more shows new to the schedule this year and let me say that, on the whole, this batch is qualitatively better than last weeks, yet fills me with substanti... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Ferrell wins gold back to back!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-08-2007)
Paramount & Dreamworks scores another victory in the box office race this weekend with stars Ferrell and Heder still racing circles around the competition in their gold plated skating gear. The comedy took the top spot of Easter weekend bringing in... Tenchi Muyo OVA Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Mon 06-20-2005)
What They SayNow that Tenchi has four beautiful alien girls living in his house, his definition of reality has changed, but his real test is about to arrive. The evil Kagato wants the power of Tenchi\'s sword and is powerful enough to make Ryoko betray T... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-11-2005)
What They SayFollow the adventures of Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed and Ein as they continue their endless search for cash. Along the way, tragedy and triumph await as they navigate their way through the dangers of space and corridors of memory. The hottest anim... Azumanga Daioh Box Set (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Mon 11-07-2005)
What They SayThe wait is finally over! Class is in session for the long-awaited comedy series Azumanga Daioh! Join charming Chiyo-chan, closet softie Sakaki, rambunctious Tomo, studious Yomi, bashful Kaorin, and oblivious Osaka as they brave instructors a... 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... Chobits Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 03-28-2005)
What They SayThis is a promo only disc with no box.The Review!Finally we get a series that was first released almost 2 years ago in the R1 format. Has it been worth the wait? And what’s caused it to gain a certificate 15 rating from the BBFC? Read o... Chrono Crusade Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-28-2005)
What They SayThe quest team\'s journey to find Joshua has begun, but all hell literally breaks loose when a certain well endowed Fraulein and an old enemy both show up on the train. As the jaws of a nightmarish trap snap shut only the Magdalene Order\'s e... Saint Seiya Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-05-2005)
What They SayThe bronze saints continue their battle against the twelve houses of the Zodiac as the race to save Saori\'s life comes closer to a fatal conclusion. Each battle will test the saints in both physical prowess and mental fortitude as the twelve... Slam Dunk Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)
What They SayFeaturing action packed Baketball, \"Slam Dunk\" has grown in popularity to become one of Japans all time leading anime series. The brainchild of legendary manga creator Takehiko Inoue, who continues to set high sales records with \"Vagabond\... Kino's Journey Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-10-2005)
What They SayFor centuries, those in search of self-discovery and knowledge of the world have hit the road in furtherance of those quests. Young Kino, along with her talking motorcycle Hermes, has the same goal - to travel and observe and learn from diffe... Milennium Actress
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-23-2003)
What They SayChiyoko Fujiwara was once a major movie star who dominated the Japanese cinema world. Thirty years ago, she abruptly disappeared from the screen and public view.
One of her greatest admirers, Genya Tachibana, is a documentary filmmaker who ... Rozen Maiden Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2007)
What They SaySuigintou begins her assault by going after Suiseiseki\'s spirit, Sui Dream. Later, Suigintou lays down the challenge to Shinku to gain her Rosa Mystica. The winner of the Alice Game will have a chance to see Father and become Alice! However,... Geobreeders (1) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Wed 04-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayKagura Security is on vacation for three days, but can they avoid blowing things up? Don't bet on it! The Phantom Cats don't take coffee breaks! ... PitaTen Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-04-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge-DonboTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:What They SayCalamitous Crushes, Spirited Suspicions and Divine Deception. Ever since he was a little boy, Kotarou has been able to see angels. This has certainly come in handy, sinc... Nodame Cantabile Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 12-24-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ninomiya TomokoTranslated by:David WalshAdapted by:What They SayMUSICAL DISSONANCE
Student prodigy Shinichi Chiaki just can’t shake Nodame, no matter how hard he tries. Now he is forced to tutor her and Mine all night. S... Video Girl Ai (Action Edition) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsura MasakazuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SaySPECIAL FEATURES
High School student Yota Moteuchi is nicknamed "Dateless." When the love of his life confesses she in in love with his best friend, Yota rents a ... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Dan Kuhn (Sun 09-14-2003)
The Review!Jin-Roh is head and shoulders above most anime features, both in ambition and execution. Given the universe the plot is set within, this could have been written to be nothing more than a pointless action movie. Instead, it boldly sets its chara... Madlax Vol. #6
by Bryan Morton (Mon 05-21-2007)
What They SayThe Gift - Only those with the gift are able to read the Holy Words of Saruon. They are the pathway to the door of truth - the only means by which the reality of the event twelve years ago can be revealed. But, without the gift the Holy Words... She, The Ultimate Weapon Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 05-11-2006)
What They SayShe, the Ultimate Weapon is the story of Shuji and Chise, a couple of typical high school students living in a Hokkaido City, Japan at a time of war. When Chise offers Shuji her 'exchange diary' the first seeds of romance are sewn. As with mo... Gad Guard Box Set
by Lori Lancaster (Thu 03-06-2008)
What They Say\"Many people have searched for it, many have stolen it, and many will kill for it. The Gad is a seemingly magical stone which, once making a strong spiritual connection with someone, will grow into a very powerful robot known as a Techode - ... Fantastic Children Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Wed 05-23-2007)
What They SayWith Helga missing, in the hands of the GED Group, Thoma finds help from the last place he unexpected is his search. Meanwhile, the GED Group are desperately trying to catch their own runaway, Kirchner, who grows more dangerous the longer he... Antique Bakery (aka: Seiyou Kotto Yougashiten) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshinaga FumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayWhen an old antique shop re-opens as the hottest new bakery in an unsuspecting neighborhood, there's no doubt that a few surprises are cooking. Love, rejection, o... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... Five for '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-27-2004)
Another Christmas come and gone, and I hope everyone out there managed to take in his or her federally mandated allotment of fruitcake, eggnog, and soul-crushing familial strife. Fear not, we've still got New Year's Eve to look forward to, with opportunit... IDENTITY CRISIS #7 (of 7)
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 12-28-2004)
After months of anticipation, leaked spoilers (some true, others not), and heated comic shop debates, Brad Meltzer and company drop the answer to the mystery that began in July of this year with the first issue of IDENTITY CRISIS -- who has been targeting... Call of Duty: Finest Hour (Xbox)
by Branka "Nikerym" Todorovic (Fri 12-03-2004)
Call of Duty was definitely one of the best titles in the WWII FPS genre. Taking into account the number of FPS games that have chosen to take WWII for their subject, we could easily jump to two conclusions: 1. we've been invaded and 2. You should pla... Hits and Misses
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-15-2004)
Not only does ABC have not one, but two popularly and critically acclaimed shows (LOST and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), as well as several entirely watchable shows that haven't yet cracked the top of the ratings (BOSTON LEGAL and LIFE AS WE KNOW IT)...Not only ... Arcanum
by Dan Weiland (Tue 09-18-2001)
Take your typical RPG and all of the Magic, elves, humans, dwarves, etc. Then add some more variety: half-ogres, half-elves, and even half-orcs are available for the player to choose as the hero. Throw them into a world with hundreds of unique characters ... Parasyte (WideBan) Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 12-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitoshi IwaakiTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Andrew CunninghamWhat They SayShin looks like an ordinary high school boy, but he has a terrible secret: an alien parasite has infected his body. This mysterious creature... Annette Bening--American Beauty
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-01-2000)
Annette Bening didn`t exactly shoot to stardom. It only seems that way. After several years on stage (earning a Tony nomination in 1987 for `Coastal Disturbances`), the actress came to Hollywood, where she made her film debut in the forgettable THE GREAT ... Goblin: Progressive Rock Movie Music
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-02-2001)
Yeah, I`m old enough to remember Goblin, the Italian progressive rock group whose work helped define a certain sound and style of film scoring back in the 1970s and 1980s. But age really has little to do with it, since few people from that era remember th... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... 'FF2': Tim Story Rises to the Sequel Challenge
by Chris Brown (Fri 06-01-2007)
I left you last time just as Ralph Winters opened the floor to some questions. And, curious as reporters can be, we launched right into it with Tim Story, who was ready for all of our questions. Well, most of our questions ... any and all questions abou... "Chance Fortune" is a 2007 Book for the Teen Age
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-13-2007)
The New York Public Library recently selected the novel Chance Fortune and The Outlaws for inclusion in Books for the Teen Age 2007. The list, now in its 78th year of publication, selects the best of the previous year’s publishing for teenager... Leave it to Piyoko Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-07-2005)
What They SayPiyoko is the princess of Planet Analogue and leader of the evil Black Gema Gema Gang. But she’s a poor royal figure, with little food to eat.
When Piyoko’s Upchuck Bazooka destroys a whole city, she’s forced to flee the... Chance for Glory
by Jeff Bond (Fri 09-06-2002)
Everybody wants to be a film composer these days, but since there are only so many multi-million dollar action movies made a year and about five major composers to score them all, budding film composers have to look elsewhere for their big break. Two of t... John Travolta in negotiations to become Intermedia's LAST CHANCE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 09-30-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has announced that John Travolta (SWORDFISH, DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE) is in negotiations to star in Intermedia Films' JOE'S LAST CHANCE. Andrew Bergman (STRIPTEASE, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS) will direct. Following in the ANALYZE THIS vein, L... David Tennant to leave "Doctor Who"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-29-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the BBC is refusing to deny various press reports saying that David Tennant will be leaving the show Doctor Who after the current season finishes filming."He is totally committed to filming the third series, which... Aspiring Filmmakers, Now's Your Chance!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-19-2006)
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? If so, now is the time to take that first step toward making your dream become a reality.Video submissions and application forms are now being accepted at www.thelot.com for Fox's new reality competition series On the Lot.O... 2ND CHANCE
by J.A. Hitchcock (Thu 05-02-2002)
Now that I'd finished 1ST TO DIE, I was ready to pick this book up and start it all over again. This is the second in the "Women's Murder Club" series, and I was expecting the book to be as good as the first one and it was, if not better.Patterson quickly... Snow Patrol Bassist To Leave Group
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-31-2005)
Indie-pop group Snow Patrol has confirmed that they have asked their co-founder and bassist, Mark McClelland, to leave the band. McClelland has been in the band for more than 10 years, since its formation at Dundee University. Frontman Gary Lightbody insi... Elfman to Leave Spider-Man Hanging?
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-04-2005)
Superherohype.com reports that composer Danny Elfman will follow in the footsteps of John Dykstra (who left SPIDER-MAN 3 earlier this year) and take his leave from the SPIDER-MAN franchise. Elfman has cued up much work for 2007 (the year of SPIDER-MAN 3'S... "Shore Leave" For SF Fans
by News Editor (Sat 07-09-2005)
Shore Leave, a fan run science fiction convention, is being held this weekend and will feature such guests as Tricia Helfer, Steve Bacic, Joanna Cassidy, Malachi Throne, Chase Masterson and many others. The convention runs through Sunday, July 10th. The e... Sony Pictures Animation acquires CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-16-2006)
Sony Pictures Animation has snatched the film rights to the classic children's book CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS.The film will be based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett which is set in a fanciful world where it rains juice and snows mashed potatoe... Chance Thomas set to score 'X3' video game (Wed 11-02-2005)
Chance Thomas's official website has been updated with a news item stating that he has been hired to work on the music for Activision's upcoming X-Men 3 video game (to be released in 2006). From all the buzz surrounding his most recent work on the game ad...Last Chance to Win GTO!!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-13-2002)
While there's
plenty of excitement around the massive 5th Anniversary Celebration
giveaway, we also wanted to remind fans that it's not too late to enter TOKYOPOP's GTO
contest.
GTO
(a.k.a. Great Teacher Onizuka) i... Elfman to Leave Spider-Man Hanging? (Tue 04-05-2005)
Rumor has it that composer Danny Elfman will follow suit with F/X guru John Dykstra and take his leave from 'Spider-Man 3'.Win A Chance To Appear In "Fantastic Four 2" (Thu 06-23-2005)
Samsungis offering fans a chance to appear in 'Fantastic Four 2'...should there be a sequel...Your chance to win 'Catwoman' gear! (Tue 07-13-2004)
N-Zone MovieZone and Warner Bros. is giving you the chance to win purrrr-fect prizes from Hallie Berry's new action film, CATWOMAN!Manga Review: Leave it to Piyoko (Sat 01-08-2005)
Released in December 2004 from Broccoli Books, Ed Chavez has a look at one of their newest (yet short) series, Di Gi Charat Theater: Leave it to Piyoko Vol. #1 of 2.C2F@5: LAST CHANCE AT THE MEGA LIBRARY
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-24-2002)
Today is your
last chance to enter to win the grand prize in Comics2Film Fifth
Anniversary Celebration! Enter to win the C2F Mega-Library. This is the
mack-daddy of all comic book movie collections. There's 33 DVDs of your favorite
comics-to-film. I... Another chance to win a visit to the set of 'Iron Man 2'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-17-2008)
Want to party with Tony Stark? A visit to the set of the 'Iron Man 2' can be yours and its all for a good cause.
Robert Downey Jr. has teamed up with charitybuzz to create a benefit auction for Jayni and Chevy Chase’s Center for Environmental Educa... 5 Upcoming Remakes of 80s Movies (That Must Be Stopped)
by Cole Gamble (Sat 11-29-2008)
Nothing from the 80s belongs in today's world. The themes we cared about then are sad reminders of how naive we once were, and the fashion trends that interested us are even sadder reminders of how idiotic we were.
Which makes it all the more ridiculous ... Diamond Daydreams (Kita e) Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-01-2006)
What They SayThe stuff of dreams is a cloudy haze - that is, until one comes true. Take a trip up north for a series of stories from six women and their trials of love, loss and life in Hokkaido.
Kyoko is an aspiring young filmmaker. To create compelling... Samurai Gun Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Mon 06-18-2007)
What They SayJustice: A Deadly Rationale
Ichimatsu\'s past is as dark as his future. Not only has it come to light that a member of the Shogunate may have been responsible for his sister\'s brutal rape and murder, but now it appears other disturbing rel... Cat's Eye Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-25-2007)
What They SayRui, Hitomi and Ai are three beautiful sisters who spend their days running their cute cafe - but when night falls, the claws come out! The trio transforms into Cat\'s Eye, the super and sexy art thieves! But there\'s more than meets the eye:... Slayers OVA Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-11-2008)
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to h... Beck Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Wed 03-05-2008)
What They SayBullies, chicks a la complications, and pissed off friends... Not really a smokin\' start for the new school year. Life might sort of be a drag for Koyuki Tanaka today, but things have a way of changing in an instant. Sitting alone in the bed... Solty Rei Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-11-2007)
What They SayYou win some and you lose some... and some never stood a chance. Roy Revant has never given up on finding his missing daughter. Now it seems she has come home. Family ties, be they blood or circumstance, are stretched to the breaking point. B... Samurai Champloo Vol. #7
by Bryan Morton (Wed 10-25-2006)
What They SayIn the moving series finale, Mugen, Jin and Fuu close in on Ikitsuki Island. Although the journey\'s been long and difficult, there is strong bonding between them. In the final stretch of their adventures, Sara had died and the government sen... Wandaba Style Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-04-2006)
What They SayDestiny takes an unpredicatable turn when Mix Juice, the unknown girl group, teams up with Dr. Susomo Tsukumo, a genius scientist, to become the first band on the moThe Review!When a mixed format all girl band gets signed on by its manager to... Gad Guard Vol. #6/7
by Bryan Morton (Thu 10-19-2006)
What They SayLife without Thunderbolt has been very taxing on Takumi who must learn a new way to live. Meanwhile, Hajiki continues his soul searching and makes new friend in a girl who creates beautiful glass sculptures. But there is more to this girl tha... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #06
by Brett Barkley (Thu 12-07-2006)
What They SayA legendary flower called the \"Fairy-Tale Flower\" is a girl who protects the sapling of the flower from anyone who tries to snatch it. Joe camps in the field to witness the flower bloom, but ends up guarding it from Jadow instead. Captain B... GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-21-2008)
Gaogaigar, a giant robot epic 65 million years in the making… What They Say: Gai, Galeon, Volfogg, ChoRyuJin, Goldymarg, Mic Sounders and Mamoru. These are brave heroes who hold the fate of humanity in their hands! The Four Machine Kings fina... Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva... VIZ MEDIA TO DEBUT NINE NEW MANGA SERIES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008 (Tue 03-11-2008)
Unique Subjects And Genres Ranging From Action Adventure And Romance To Vampires And Horror To Be Offered San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...Blood+ Vol. #03
by Mark Thomas (Mon 10-27-2008)
In the third installment, Blood+ starts to settle into a groove as the overall picture starts to take shape and begins to hit the potential the story has always held.
What They Say
Throughout the passage of time and the shifts in backgrounds, a particul... Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
The subject of censorship and editing in anime is perhaps the most commonly discussed topic in the industry. This applies even more so to almost every complaint and angry editorial you'll ever hear. However, there's something going on in the anime world l... Editorial: Where Do We Go From Here?
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-31-2000)
With January nearly at an end, we've seen some interesting things happen. The first half of the month was fairly quiet, with most companies having made few releases to give them a chance to recover from the holiday rush (and the Hollywood studios have don... X day (Kanojo-tachi no) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 01-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizushiro SetonaTranslated by:Shirley KuboAdapted by:What They SayIt's senior year, and Rika is seriously stressed out. She's got more homework, exams, and papers than she can handle, and was recently dumped by her boyfriend. ... Eureka SeveN - Psalms of Planet- Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kataoka Jinsei / Kondou KazumaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayRenton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he lifts, and extreme... Heat Vol.#01 - Ring of Destiny
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 02-25-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto FujisakiTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SayShort stories from the creator of Coed Sexxtacy, with a focus on kinky anal sex. Secretaries of Section 2 – When a young office lady is promoted, little did s... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Tue 01-24-2006)
What They SayMeet Spike and Jet, a drifter and retired cyborg cop who have formed a partnership in a bounty hunting enterprise. In a converted fishing ship the Bebop, with the help of the intelligent data dog, Ein, and the voluptuous and vexing femme fat... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #14: Fire Requiem
by Zubin Kumana (Tue 02-12-2002)
The Review!A wounded hero. An invincible foe. A plot to take over Japan. A contest of ideologies. A hidden love. Power turned against the bearer. Betrayal. Death. Restoration. Spontaneous human combustion. If these are the things you look for in... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... 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 ... 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... Deus Vitae Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujima TakuyaTranslated by:Kumiko YuasaAdapted by:What They SayIn the year 2068, the Brain computer - built by humans to be the core of a machine-driven earth - created selenoids, androids with abilities far superior to man. T... Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... WEBS & WONDER: MARK BAGLEY (Part 2)
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 09-22-2006)
If you missed part one you can find it here. Now let's get back to the interview with Mark Bagley, one of the most well-known Spider-Man artists in the industry!CINESCAPE: I know you worked on a lot of different characters since you "broke in" to the ind... October 14 October 20: The Season's First Casualties
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-14-2002)
And the winner is... Us.ABC has pulled the plug on THAT WAS THEN, making it the first new show to get its walking papers.Of course, ABC execs are saying that the '80s show is just on "hiatus," but trust me, "hiatus" is a nice way of saying "cancelled." Ki... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... 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... Junk Force Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 12-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kakinuma Hideki (DARTS) / Tsurugi Yusuke (Mechanical Design: Matsukawa Kenichi; Character Design: Komato Eiji) Translated by:Toshi HosakaAdapted by:What They SayIt's 2100 and the earth is an ecological wasteland. The governme... Last Fantasy Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Creative Hon / Artist: Yong-Wan KwonTranslated by:Sora HanAdapted by:What They SayTian and Drei von Richenstein, two unlikely heroes, embark on an adventure filled with excitement...intrigue...and a bit of comic reli... Eberron Author Marsheila Rockwell
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 08-09-2007)
With two Award nominations for her speculative poetry, a batch of current projects in the works, and her first novel having debuted earlier this summer, longtime writer, first time publishee Marsheila Rockwell is taking her fantasy writing career into ful... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that?s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice?all of t... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Oeming's Powers of Comic Creation
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-09-2006)
In any given month, you can find Michael Avon Oeming's name attached to a handful of comic book projects. In the New Year alone, he's working on Powers, The Magician's Apprentice, Omega Flight, and Red Sonja, to name a few. He's been worki... Pink iPod Of Doom: Angela - Voice of the Sky, Paranoia Agent, Gunparade March, Gungrave, Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi~:Pine
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 07-12-2005)
Welcome, Cult of the Pink iPod of DOOM! I've been travelling all around the East coast for con season, and this has given me a chance to review all sorts of music in a timely manner. It also has given me a chance to clean up my review pile. This is the... Retrospective: Robert Wise's THE HAUNTING
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 11-25-1999)
November 23rd brought the home video release of this summer’s full color, effects-laden, big budget remake of THE HAUNTING, based on the classic novel, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, by Shirley Jackson. What today’s video renters may not realize is that the ... Stardate 0009.04: Felix Culpa Season
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-04-2000)
Warning! Spoilers ahead!This week my Source Who Is Often Though Not Always Right said he`d heard intimations of some of the rumors I reported a few weeks ago from the Voyager`s Delights web page, which I had dismissed as outrageous. I still find them hard... They Came, They Conquered, They Saw!
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 08-26-2000)
[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space—a gateway to a parallel dimension—has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take place in... Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan - Part One
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 03-23-2000)
Every so often Hollywood hits us with a pleasant surprise that in fact really should not be a surprise. I cheered when I heard that Michael Clarke Duncan got nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role of the wrongly convicted John Coffey in w... Picture Letters of the Commander in Chief Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 07-30-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tadamichi KuribayashiTranslated by:Michi FusayamaAdapted by:Tsuyuko YoshidaWhat They SayThe battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese ar... 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... Black Cat Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (aka bounty hunter) - down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When... Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-16-2007)
What They SayRemi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. Unfortunately, everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him! Heartbroken, Remi end... Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)
OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on... 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.... A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Malcolm McDowell at the American Cinematheque
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)
On Thursday, June 21, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque kicked off its four-day series, "Outside Looking In: A Tribute to Malcolm McDowell," with a Thirtieth Anniversary screening of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of the actor's most memorable and controversi... Peacemaker Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)
What They SayThe time: July 8, 1864. The place: Ikedaya. In hushed tones, the Choshu rebels plot their most sinister undertaking yet: the burning of Kyoto. Outside, all is quiet. But suddenly, the doors fling open and the Shinsengumi announce themselves... April 1 April 7: Where's ANGEL?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 04-01-2002)
This is agony.I'm so tired of waiting for the return of ANGEL on April 15. That crappy show GLORY DAYS is absolutely no substitute. I'd rather watch reruns of ANGEL than new episodes of that "show."Honestly, GLORY DAYS is so uninteresting to me that I'd r... Category: Freaks Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayThe world is occupied by evil spirits preying off human weaknesses and desires. But what mortal can resist possession by these "freaks" when they make dr...