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by Randall Larson (Tue 09-06-2005)
...nd album, London Express, goes even further in its songwriting and its performance. One review I read aptly described it as "gorgeous, soulful, and empathetic blues rock," which I feel puts it very well. I will add only that it is by far one of the bes... WEREWOLF OF LONDON / SHE-WOLF OF LONDON
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-20-2001)
Universal delivers a "Wolf Man Double Feature" in their Classic Monsters series, and this one is well in keeping with the "A" and "B" feature double bills of that era. WEREWOLF OF LONDON was among a slate of pictures planned to star Boris Karloff in the w... Galaxy Express 999
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2002)
What They SayTetsuro (Chul Ii in Korean) is a poor, penniless boy, living with his mother on Earth in the distant future. His mother, when mortally wounded by a band of mechanized people, tells him to get on the Galaxy Express 999 and go to a planet where... 
Musical Menace & Texture: Tyler Bates’ Journey from Slither to 300 and on to Halloween
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-02-2006)
If Tyler Bates is any evidence of the current state of the art of music for horror films, cinema of the macabre is in very good hands. The composer of Zach Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects, and James ... Galaxy Express 999 the Movie DVD-BOX (-)
What They Say?Galaxy 999 will take you on a journey, a never ending journey?. journey to the stars!? Leiji Matsumoto?s legendary storytelling is brought to life in the GE 999 series. Follow Tetsuro, on the quest to becoming a man and all the adventures he...Sci-Fi London International Festival of Sci-fi & Fantastic Film
by News Editor (Wed 02-02-2005)
If you love film festivals and just happen to be in London over the next few days you might want to check out this film festival. From their webiste... "SCI-FI-LONDON is, a strictly non-geeky (tho' we are all geeks at heart), serious look at science ficti... G Spot Express
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-04-2006)
What They SayKatsuhiko is a master train pervert. He can pull off a feel, a grab, or even go all the way on a crowded train with girls he\'s never met. One day he meets a sinister pickpocket named Gin, who provides him with the ultimate target. Katsuhiko ... Kazuto Nakazawa's ASIENCE: HAIRY TALE Gold Winner at the 22nd London International Advertising Awards (Tue 11-13-2007)
Tokyo, November 13, 2007 "Asience: Hairy Tale," the creative challenge directed by Kazuto Nakazawa for Kao Corporation, has been awarded Gold at the 22nd London International Advertising Awards, Television/Cinema category, cel animation section. The awar...THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Rachel Reitsleff (Wed 11-10-2004)
When a movie sets itself up to be "an instant holiday classic," one (at least, this reviewer) approaches with a certain amount of trepidation. However, there's no arguing with THE POLAR EXPRESS. Adapted by director Robert Zemeckis and fellow screenwriter ... Photo: 100-foot tall Silver Surfer in London Eye wheel
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-13-2007)
Variety reports that Fox has placed a 100 foot tall replica of the Silver Surfer inside the London Eye wheel to promote 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'.
Under cover of darkness, construction workers busily erected a gleaming 100-foot mesh r... London Critics weigh in
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-06-2003)
VARIETY notes that the London Film Critics Circle has released their list of nominees for the 23rd annual London Film Critics Circle Awards to be held in London on February 12.ROAD TO PERDITION dominates the genre nominees with four nominations: David Sel... VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-23-2004)
Released one week after Stephen Sommers live-action film, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT may prove to be the more entertaining of the pair. Serving as a direct prequel to the beginning of the movie, THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT (hereafter referred to as TLA)... Hellgate London
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 04-21-2008)
Science fiction usually depicts the Gates of Hell as a wide portal with all the security of a rickety screen door blowing back and forth in a hurricane. The Hellgate London manga, which serves as the prequel for the video game of the same name, presents t... Van Tongeren: The London Assignment
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-21-2004)
John Van Tongeren's music for the animated short, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, is as full-blooded and musically direct as that of Alan Silvestri in the feature film the animated short prefaces. The short has to do with Van Helsing's first encounter... It Landed in London!
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-03-2007)
Major and Minor cons this week.
Sci-Finding The Capital
The biggest thing in the UK this week is the sixth annual Sci-Fi London festival, taking place at the Apollo West End from 2-6 May. The event has made a name for itself by screening... Superman London Premiere Date Set (Sun 05-07-2006)
The UK red carpet premiere of 'Superman Returns' is set to place on July, 13 in London. Venue has yet to be confirmed.Video Interviews: The Cast and Crew of V for Vendetta at the London Premier (Sat 03-11-2006)
V For Vendetta premiered in London on Wednesday UCI Empire Cinema in Leicester Square. James McTeigue, Joel Silver, Natalie Portman and others were there to celebrate. Plus, check out a press conference with cast members and crew.AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
by Carl Cortez (Wed 10-24-2001)
One film that seems to get better and better each year is John Landis' classic AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. Released in 1981, audiences weren't sure what to make of the film's mix of comedy and horror, but all these years later the mix proves to be jus... McKellen set for London stage
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-26-2002)
ANANOVA notes that Ian McKellen's successful Broadway stage show, DANCE OF DEATH, will open in London on March 4.The drama, which will also feature Frances De La Tour, is a play by August Strindberg concerning an unhappy couple approaching their 25th anni... Van Tongeran and Jones in London and Beyond
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-10-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Van Tongeran has written a first-rate score for the animated short, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, released this week on CD by Decca (B0002757-02). The film is a preface to the VAN HELSING feature film in kind of the s... London Bombing Scene Stays in V For Vendetta (Wed 10-19-2005)
A controversial London bombing scene in V for Vendetta, will not be removed, the movie's Hollywood producer has confirmed.The trailer for THE POLAR EXPRESS arrives
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-12-2003)
Apple's trailer website has once again brought you your first look at a trailer for a major upcoming movie release, this time for Robert Zemeckis' THE POLAR EXPRESS. The fantasy epic, based on the popular childrens book by Chris Van Allsburg, won't be in ... Manga Lands At The London Expo: 28-29th October (Fri 10-27-2006)
MANGA ENTERTAINMENT UK know how they're going to spend their weekend " seeing you! Come visit the stand at the London Expo at the ExCel centre on 28th and 29th October and pick up lots of free goodies including a selection of Volume 1 DVD's for only a fi...TOP 12: INCREDIBLES over EXPRESS
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-15-2004)
THE INCREDIBLES held on to the number one spot at the box office this past weekend -- and it had an incredibly surprising staing power with audiences. The Pixar/Disney family movie took in an estimated $51 million dollars in the past three days, pushing i... Adult DVD Review: G Spot Express (Thu 05-04-2006)
Dipping into the adult pile again, we\'ve got a look at a new release from Kitty Media with their 05/02/2006 title G Spot Express.POLAR EXPRESS sees green in 3D
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-21-2004)
THE POLAR EXPRESS has proven to be the surprise of the holiday box office season. After posting what many analysts remarked as a disappointing opening weekend in ticket sales, the Tom Hanks film has held its ground, holding fast in the top five for the p... Monahan & Curtis Lead LONDON
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) has two projects on the horizon, one of which will mark his directorial debut. Variety is reporting the scribe is nearly complete on a screenplay for the Ken Bruen novel London Boulevard, a new crime drama prepp... Couscous Express Optioned for Big Screen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-10-2002)
In
his e-mail newsletter Brian Wood reveals
that plans are afoot to bring his and Brett Weldele's Couscous Express
graphic novel to the big screen.
Wood tells his
readers, "Speaking of film (and this is all the info I will give so don't
email me a... MVM At The London Expo: 28-29th October (Fri 10-27-2006)
MVM ENTERTAINMENT are proud to be sponsoring the October 2006 Expo on the 28th and 29th October at the London Expo at the ExCel centre and want to see you, yes you, at their stand. Come visit the stand for a host of anime bargains and also get the chance...London Critics Enjoy Travelling The Road
by Dave Richards (Fri 12-27-2002)
Road to Perdition continues to be the year's most critically acclaimed
comic book movie. The film received two more award nominations in addition
to the Golden Globe nomination Paul Newman received for his work on the
film. Empire
Online reports th... Demo of Transformers Movie Game to be at London Expo (Fri 05-25-2007)
Some interesting news for Transformers fans in the United Kingdom. Activision will be at this year's London Expo. That is not all! The Transformers Movie video game will be on display and fan will have a chance to play the game.Death in London (Sun 07-29-2007)
In his panel at SDCC, Neil Gaiman revealed he plans to start shooting his Death movie in spring in London. No names of the actors considered for the major roles.Batman Begins scoring in London (Fri 04-22-2005)
Hans Zimmer and James Newton-Howard are recording the Batman Begins score in Lyndhurst Hall at the prestigous Air Studios in London.Win a pair of tickets to the London Premier of Spider-Man 2 (Fri 07-02-2004)
Orange are giving away a pair of tickets to the London Premier of Spider-Man 2 on on 12 July 2004, travel and accommodation included. You could be rubbing shoulders with the stars if you enter their competition by answering the question at their site.London 'Begins' Production wrap and a black humbee on crack spotted in Chic (Thu 07-15-2004)
Scoopers say production has wrapped in London for 'Batman Begins' and the Tumbler a.k.a. Batmobile has been spotted in Chicago.FF2 HD "London Eye" Preview Clip on Yahoo (Fri 06-08-2007)
Yahoo Movies has posted an exclusive look at the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer "London Eye" Preview Clip in High Definition format along with the standard.Raimi and Church Meet Fans at NY & London (Thu 08-17-2006)
The official Spider-Man 3 Blog has been updated featuring director Sam Raimi and Thomas Haden Church meeting fans at New York and London whilst premiering the new Spider-Man 3 trailer.SCOOP: TUNE into first THE POLAR EXPRESS trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-02-2003)
As reported elsewhere on the 'net, rumors that Warner Bros. will be attaching trailers for HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED appear to be true, according to our regular informant "The Magic 8-Ball". What hasn't ... 'Superman' movie props on auction at Bonhams London (Tue 02-20-2007)
One of the largest collections of Film and TV costumes is to be sold at auction by Bonhams in Knightsbridge, London on the 6th March 2007, and a number of Superman movie costumes and props are included in the collection. A Supergirl costume, worn by Helen...'Iron Man' sashays down the red carpet in London
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-25-2008)
Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Jon Favreau and Terrence Howard landed in London today to walk the red carpet and sit down for the UK premiere of 'Iron Man'.
"It's great. I've been traveling around the world and I'm not someone that like... Hollywood Hungry For Couscous Express
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-06-2002)
Word around
Hollywood is that one of the hottest scripts in circulation right now is a comic
book adaptation. However, it's not some superhero story riding the web-slinger
wave. Instead, it's based on Brian Wood's Couscous Express.
Sources tell Comi... V for Vendetta London Shoot (Wed 06-22-2005)
In a rare concession, authorities here agreed to close down all of Whitehall, between Trafalgar and Parliament Squares, for a three-night film shoot earlier this month. The scene on the third night was wild. Hundreds of crew members and their equipment ga...Win tickets to the London Premiere of The Fantastic Four (Fri 07-08-2005)
Win 2 tickets to the London Premiere on Monday 18th July at London's Leicester Square.London Event: V For Vendetta Preview Screening (Sun 02-19-2006)
The ICA (London) is hosting and exclusive preview screening of V For Vendetta, directed by the Warchowski Brothers, preceded by a conversation with co-creator and artist David Lloyd, who will also be signing both Titan editions after the film. Starts at 6...Marianelli scoring 'Vendetta' in London (Wed 12-07-2005)
'V For Vendetta'Composer Dario Marianelli and Engineer Nick Wollage are currently working in the Lyndhurst Hall, London which is providing scoring and mixing facilities.London Expo Report (Mon 06-19-2006)
Dani managed to hit up the London Expo in May and has written up a nicely comprehensive article on the show and the studios in attendance.Road Tops London Critics Nominees
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-06-2003)
A director
nomination for Sam Mendes in Road To Perdition is just one of four
nominations the comic-based feature garnered from the London Film Critics Circle
according to today's Variety. The movie All
or Nothing was the only film garnering more no... Adieu Galaxy Express 999
by Chris Beveridge (-)
What They SayThe movie version of Galaxy Express 999 is released. In \"Adieu Galaxy Express 999,\" Tetsuro meets up with Maetel again for a different adventure, but loses her again at the end. The secret identity of Maetel will also be revealed in this mo... Snapshots from THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-07-2004)
Opening in theaters on November 10 is Robert Zemeckis' THE POLAR EXPRESS, the director's most ambitious project to date. Known for pushing the edge of special effects with his films such as the BACK TO THE FUTURE trilogy and the digital alterations of his... London Expo - Complete Report
by Dani Moure (Mon 06-19-2006)
London Expo " May 2006
On Saturday 27 May 2006, I had the experience of attending one of the country's biggest conventions " the London Expo. The event takes place on long weekends twice a year, and attracts some huge audiences. This one alone was expec... Dark Knight Shooting at the London Eye? (Mon 05-28-2007)
An anonymous scooper claims that The Dark Knight might be shooting scenes in the London Eye area in London on Monday, May 28th. Christian Bale is said to be in town too, so the scenes may involve Batman.Debney's Passion
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-02-2004)
No matter what your views of the film or of its subject matter, taken on its own merits, the film score to THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is a remarkable composition. John (THE RELIC, END OF DAYS, SPY KIDS, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, etc) Debney has crafted an inte... London Crawling! (Mon 05-24-2004)
There's only one thing cooler than seeing Spider-Man 2, and that's seeing it with a bunch of famous celebrities whose shoes are worth more than your car. Think we're crazy? Then enter UGO's "London Crawling" sweepstakes and find out. A lucky individual re...HANKS on POLAR EXPRESS
by Mike Whybark (Fri 01-10-2003)
Tom Hanks spoke to CINESCAPE recently about his next project, Robert Zemeckis' all-CGI THE POLAR EXPRESS, based on the award-winning children's book of the same name.Hanks, who is producing the film, said, "It will be odder than odd and more miraculous th... More on 'Batman' London filming (Sat 03-13-2004)
Brian from MOVIEMAN'S GUIDE TO THE MOVIES sent us a head's up he recieved regarding London filming. He says a recieved an email from a scooper saying "'Batman Begins' filming in east tilbury and tilbury docks. Have taken over an old fort in E. Tilbury." W...WEREWOLF OF LONDON & MOLE MAN
by Scott Collura (Fri 06-13-2003)
Sideshow Toy has been a classic horror fan's dream come true, thanks to their phenomenal line of Universal Studios Classic Monsters action figures. Of course, when you have a successful product line like that (was there any way these could not be successf... THE POLAR EXPRESS booked for video games
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-22-2003)
Video game distributor/maker THQ Inc. has announced that it has secured the rights to develop and release video games based on the upcoming Warner Bros. movie THE POLAR EXPRESS. Scheduled for a holiday 2004 release, THE POLAR EXPRESS is being directed by ... At the premiere of THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-15-2004)
Do you believe? Climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS and join the incredible journey to the North Pole.Warner Bros. Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment and Shangri-La Entertainment hosted the premiere of THE POLAR EXPRESS on Sunday, November 7th at the Grauman'... An American Filmscore from London
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Silva Screen Records has released The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection (SILCD 1178), a specially priced 2CD set with over 110 minutes of some of the greatest film music in the history of cinema, including some of... Overman King Gainer Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)
What They SayThe London IMA (International Monitoring Agency) is the central government that strictly censors and controls the Domepolis throughout the world. In order to stop a massive exodus, the London IMA has deployed its troops to certain cities with... Paperback Review: Movie London
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 05-24-2008)
From Fodor’s to Frommer’s and everything in between, the travel buff doesn’t lack for informative journey guides no matter their destination. Yet the traveling movie fanatic requires a unique synthesis in a companion book, a synthesis th... Playing Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-21-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Sumthing Else (SE-2017-2) has released Jack Wall's rich score to the xbox video game, Jade Empire, on CD. The score, an impressive intermingling of orchestral samples and acoustic Chinese instruments, layers a pleasing pattern ... Manga UK Talks London MCM Expo 2005 (-)
We’re looking forward to seeing anime fans at the London MCM Expo 14th and 15th May at the ExCeL in the Royal Victoria Dock. For further details check out www.londonexpo.com/ Do make sure you come visit our stand in the Anime Village for free givea...London BodyWorlds exhibit offers twofers today
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-31-2002)
The controversial German-based exhibition BODYWORLDS, currently mounted in London at the Truman Gallery, is offering two for the price of one today in recognition of Halloween. Exhibition visitors must be in costume to take advantage of the offer.The exhi... Tomine in EAST BAY EXPRESS
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-21-2002)
The EAST BAY EXPRESS posts a long profile of Adrian Tomine, creator of OPTIC NERVE, in which the cartoonist is described and his routines recorded. Tomine, also a successful illustrator in the music industry and for magazines, began publishing his comic b... Tom Hanks set for POLAR EXPRESS
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-25-2002)
The film adaptation of POLAR EXPRESS, Chris Van Allsberg's popular holiday children's book, will feature Tom Hanks starring as the train conductor, VARIETY reports. Robert Zemeckis has been working with William Broyles, writer of CAST AWAY, on the scr... Anderson panned in London
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-29-2002)
CNN.com notes that London theater critics have not been kind to Gillian Anderson's appearance on stage in Michael Weller's WHAT THE NIGHT IS FOR.THE DAILY MAIL and THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, and the FINANCIAL TIMES all filed negative reviews, while THE GUARDIAN... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Hogwarts Express in fire mishap
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-24-2003)
NEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM reports that sparks from the Hogwarts Express, in filming scenes for the upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, are believed to have ignited a brushfire that destroyed over 50 acres of Scottish vegetation on a Highland hillsi... Michael Jackson's Hogwarts Express
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-19-2003)
ANANOVA reports that official subject of concern du jour Michael Jackson intends to travel to the Grammy Awards ceremony later this month from Miami to New York by train, accompanied by Barry Gibb and David English.English told U.K. tabloid THE SUN that t... Review: 'V For Vendetta'
by Chris Brown (Thu 03-16-2006)
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - often attributed to Ben Franklin, from a text he edited, An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania, bu... POLAR EXPRESS' ambitious approach
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-03-2002)
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES covers Robert Zemeckis' intriguing strategy for THE POLAR EXPRESS, his adaptation of the award winning children's book. Zemeckis, director of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, again mixes live actors and keyed-in footage, but on a new scale.A... 'FF2': Inside the production office with Ralph Winter
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-30-2007)
In this installment of Comics2Film's continuing coverage of the visit to Vancouver and the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we move from the studio and our brush with the Fantasticar, to the inner offices of the production. We are w... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m... THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF JULES VERNE: Michael Praed
by Steve Fritz (Mon 01-01-2001)
Michael Praed is quite proud of himself, for reasons only a parent would understand. He had just returned to his home in England to see his son and daughter in their local school`s Nativity play. `They were fantastic!` the proud father beams, just begging... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... Del Toro & Jackson Answer Fan Questions for HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
Even though director Guillermo del Toro has another four good years of production ahead of him for the upcoming Hobbit prequels, that's not stopping him and executive producer Peter Jackson from answering tons of fan questions. The duo worked together in ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 03-01-2005)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:1492 Pictures/Heyday Films/Warner Bros.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Coltrane (H... Manga UK Talks London MCM Expo 2005 (Thu 05-12-2005)
Manga UK has sent out a press release that talks about the upcoming expo in which they\'ll be announcing some new licensing deals. In a sneak peek, they\'ve already talked about releasing the Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence movie to both theaters and home...French "Spiderman" in London stunt
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-21-2002)
THE NEWS AND TELEGRAPH has coverage of Friday's attempted Canary Wharf Tower ascent by French free-climber Alain Robert, who calls himself "Spiderman." Robert is reported to have climbed to the 35th floor.Robert was then rescued via a hanging cradle and "... 'V for Vendetta' takes over London (Fri 06-03-2005)
Onlookers watched as a marauding mob dressed like Guy Fawkes invaded Parliament Square - in the film a masked vigilante ignites a revolutionClimb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-02-2004)
The second trailer for THE POLAR EXPRESS has hit the web, offering web surfers the opportunity to download the animated preview in three sizes (small, medium, large or full screen) in QuickTime format. The trailer shows what director Robert Zemeckis has b... Reeve's Superman Suit to Be Auctioned in London (Tue 12-16-2003)
The famous four-piece red and blue flying outfit worn by Reeve in the 1978 "Superman" blockbuster has an estimated value of 8,000 pounds ($13,950) to 12,000 pounds ($20,900) at Christie's annual sale of film and entertainment memorabilia, the auction hous...Dark Knight: London Battersea Power Station explosion (Sat 10-13-2007)
TheLondonPaper.com reports on the latest happenings on the set of 'The Dark Knight'. They've even got photos of the event. These were the amazing scenes as Battersea Power Station appeared to explode in the dead of night last night. The emergency se...Video: '300' Red Carpet Footage From London (Sun 03-18-2007)
With a record-breaking March opening weekend behind them, the cast and crew of "300" were all smiles as they arrived at London's Leicester Square on Thursday for the film's UK premiere.POLAR EXPRESS bound for IMAX
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-06-2004)
IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the movie studio's holiday fantasy movie THE POLAR EXPRESS will be released in the IMAX 3D format as well as the traditional film format. Scheduled for release on November 19, 2004, the Rober... More V for Vendetta Pics from London Shoot (Sat 06-04-2005)
Some pretty damn cool shots of the V masks from 'V for Vendetta'...'The Dark Knight' filming in London (Mon 05-21-2007)
Fan provides report of 'Dark Knight' location.London paper dolls up for 'Superman Returns' (Wed 07-12-2006)
The Standard Lite will turn into The Daily Planet on Thursday to coincide with the premiere of Warner Bros new movie 'Superman Returns' in Leicester Square. The Daily Planet is the newspaper where Superman's alter ego Clark Kent works as a reporter in ...Connery Makes London Premiere of 'League'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-30-2003)
Sean Connery joined an elite group of actors as he attended his first West End premiere in a decade.
Connery dipped his hands in plaster for his prints to be placed as a permanent fixture in London's Leicester Square as he showed up for the screening o... ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...PEARL HARBOR
by Jeff Bond (Thu 06-14-2001)
By the time you read this, Michael Bay's PEARL HARBOR will have already made $100 million. Worse yet, due to what can only be considered collusion by the American news and entertainment media, PEARL HARBOR will have been enshrined as a memorial to the 60t... Swan Vol.#05
by Julie Rosato (Wed 01-03-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ariyoshi KyokoTranslated by:Maya PerryAdapted by:Maya PerryWhat They SayWhen the legendary Dame Margaret Fonteyn encourages Masumi to be herself and express her inner strength through dancing, Masumi gains the hope and confide... Acting in SLEEPY HOLLOW
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 12-11-1999)
As a director of imaginative, whimsical fantasy films edged with darkness, Tim Burton has developed a reputation as one of the premier visual stylists of his generation. His latest effort, SLEEPY HOLLOW, displays the trademark Burton style we’ve come to ... ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...RINGS fans gather in London
by Mike Whybark (Wed 12-11-2002)
CBBC NEWSROUND ONLINE reports that "hundreds of Hobbit-fans" are awaiting the U.K. premiere of THE TWO TOWERS Thursday at Leicester Square in London.One fan, a 16-year-old named Julie, says, "We're really big fans - I've seen the first film eight times in... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
© David Kraft
Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... DCG Flashback 09/25/2005
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sat 09-24-2005)
Welcome to a brand new regular (we hope) feature here at C2F, the Digital Concept
Gallery Flashback. Here we'll be looking at some of the memorable and impressive
images from deep within the ancient and forgotten vaults of the DCG. The gallery
has be... Interview with Mahiro Maeda
by Paul Jacques (Mon 02-16-2004)
We were never sure if this was going to happen, it was one of the on\off affairs with a very small window of opportunity. So when a call came, and I was told that I would have a 30 minute window (max), had to submit all my questions in advance for approva... Times of Botchan, the Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sekikawa Natsuo / Taniguchi JiroTranslated by:Shizuko Shimokawa & Elizabeth TiernanAdapted by:What They SayI used to have no particular interest in the Meiji period. But then, following a suggestion by an editor, I read a scri... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... The Wicker Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-21-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Angelo Badalamenti has always had a remarkable flair for melodic fluidity, even in the midst of very diverse and unusual scores. Moments of melodic beauty contrast with harsh expressivity in BLUE VELVET; surrealistic musical el... A Promise of Romance Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 07-22-2008)
It’s sort of a Pretty Woman story… except Julia Roberts is a Japanese boy whose an actor, not a hooker. Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko Akitsu / Tooko MiyagiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayA contract mar... Queen Emeraldas
by Mike Breen (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Anyone who frequents the forum on a regular basis has come across, at one time or another, my moaning at Dan Rockwell about the delays in even announcing a date for this title. If you've seen those posts, you know that ADV's announcement of thi... Les TempsPliers
by Stella Maris (Sat 03-08-2008)
You will have grasped by now that the 23.5 Degrees gang has a fairly fluid approach to the space-time continuum. But perhaps this is precisely why we find it intriguing that, over the centuries, a multitude of churches and cathedrals across Europe have be... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #05
by Luis Cruz (Mon 04-18-2005)
What They SayThe theme of this volume is \"Crime is Everywhere,\" as the officers of Section 9 are taken on a series of cases around the world. Section 9 chief Aramaki Daisuke is taken hostage by thieves and a corrupt police officer in London. His unit is... Doctor Who - The Complete First Season
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-17-2006)
As a long time fan of the original Doctor Who series I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that the BBC was reviving the show. While I was encouraged that new adventures would be filmed, I was also afraid that this new version, which was touted as being u... DC to launch "Minx" comic for girls
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)
DC Comics announced that they are publishing a new graphic novel, Minx, aimed at teenage girls.Here's the press release:DC Comics is launching a new imprint called MINX, which will publish original graphic novels for teenage girls. MINX will be the ... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)
'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Our Everlasting Vol.#01
by Megan Meinhard (Thu 12-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toko KawaiTranslated by:Shirley KuboAdapted by:What They SayHoryuu is a shining, good looking surfer idol. Shouin, who is enamored with him, is a calm, restrained and mature youngster. Though Horyuu is the polar opposite to th... International Manga & Anime Fe - Full Coverage
by Paul Jacques (Tue 12-28-2004)
On cold Saturday, in late December I was invited down to the International Manga & Anime Festival, to look over their public exhibition. The IMAF is located in the very prestigious London County Hall building, which is located next to Westminster Bridge, ... Win X-Men: The Last Stand Preview tickets (Wed 05-17-2006)
Win tickets to the special screening of X-Men: The Last Stand in London next week. The lucky winner will receive two tickets for the advanced showing of the movie at Fox's London HQ, as well as a night in a posh London hotel.THE ANDY SIDARIS COLLECTION Volume One
by Brian Thomas (Fri 11-07-2003)
It was tough to be a video store customer or late night cable TV viewer during a certain period without often coming across the work of Andy Sidaris. At first glance, one might take his films as indistinguishable from any other direct-to-video exploitatio... Beltrami, Badelt and Baker: Horror, Drama, and a Respectful Farewell
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-07-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSMarco Beltrami’s latest soundtrack, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS (Milan 731383599422), is a totally strange change of pace for a composer seemingly specializing in modern horror scores (the SCREAM films, MIMIC, THE FACULTY,... MPC opens Vancouver studio for 'Watchmen' F/X (Sun 11-04-2007)
From a press release MPC (The Moving Picture Company) is excited to announce that they will be opening a studio in Vancouver this fall. The team is on the hunt for outstanding creative talent at all levels to work on MPC Vancouver’s first award; Zac...Emma: A Victorian Romance Season One
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-16-2008)
What They SayIn 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which one is born dictates the path his or her life will likely follow. But when Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, and William, an earnest member of t... AnimeOnDVD.com - Viz Checklist (-)
DVD & Music News News Archives Forums IRC Chat Site Search &n...Read Or Die TV Vol. #7
by Bryan Morton (Fri 07-28-2006)
What They SayThe End?
Despite the success of the global brainwashing, Mr. Carpenter\'s plan to restore Great Britain to its position as the dominant world power remains incomplete. To execute the final stages, he takes his prisoners back to the British L... Celestial Agriculture
by Stella Maris (Sat 04-05-2008)
By the time Soph and I got to Chartres Cathedral, we were getting the hang of navigating through increasingly labyrinthine layers of reality. On the external level, we had decided to spend a few days in Chartres to look at a potential property to move the... 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’... Reggae Singer Junior Delgado Dies At 46
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-26-2005)
LONDON (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Jamaican reggae singer Junior Delgado has died in London at the age of 46. In a career that spanned more than 30 years, Delgado recorded with the likes of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly and Robbie and Dennis Brown. Prior to... 23.5 Degrees: The Sanguineous Sekhmet Saga
by Stella Maris (Sat 05-17-2008)
One of the most fulfilling aspects of investigating secret societies and faux chivalric orders is the thrill of finally nailing a fake artifact or fabricated document relating to a long, arduous and protracted scam.
My very first catch involved a well-k... Hellsing Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-25-2003)
What They SayHellsing features animation by Gonzo (Blue Submarine No.6, Gate Keepers, Vandread) and a top-notch production cast: Screenplay by Chiaki J. Konaka (Lain, Armitage Polymatrix, The Big O); Supervising Director: Umanosuke Iida (Gundam 08th MS Te... Galaxy Railways Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayThe new series from legendary creator Leiji Masumoto (Star Blazers, Captain Herlock, Galaxy Express 999, Interstella 5555).
Carrying on his deceased father and brother\'s will, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force to protect the safety... Cosmo Warrior Zero Box Set
by Ben Leary (Fri 10-12-2007)
What They SayA classic legend of honor among warriors by Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Harlock Saga)!
The time of lawlessness in deep space is coming to a close. Warrius Zero, a battle-weary admiral now serving the mechanized victors, is commanded... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #07
by Brett Barkley (Wed 04-11-2007)
What They SayWhen Joe and Jr. are desperately seeking for a hamburger shop, they find a cell phone on the ground. They end up searching for its owner, a runaway girl, while chasing Gran Bruce who raids the hamburger truck! Being separated from Joe, Jr. ha... Emma: A Victorian Romance Season Two
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-07-2008)
With the potential young couple now separated by distance, each tries to work through their lives as they deny what they really want.
What They Say:
In the faraway village of Haworth, a new chapter in Emma’s life has begun. Now employed by the wea... 'Speed Racer' to cross Tribeca Film Festival finish line (Thu 04-03-2008)
From a press release 2008 Tribeca Film Festival to close with a special presentation screening of Wachowski Brothers' 'Speed Racer'. The film, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox will screen closing night, May 3, 200...Law Maker: Osiyemi shepherds 'Brodie's Law' from comics to film
by Dave Richards (Tue 11-29-2005)
Jack
Brodie is master of disguise. He can go anywhere and do almost anything. His secret:
he doesn't just impersonate someone. He becomes them. In the graphic novel
"Brodie's Law: Project Jameson", Jack used his new abilities to gain revenge on London'... Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart Vol. #1
by Mark Thomas (Thu 10-02-2008)
For as long as she can remember, Miu has loved the piano, and her abilities are nothing short of prodigious; however, growing up can be difficult, and the turmoil she feels inside threatens to destroy that love. Can she recover it?
What They SayUnlock th... 23.5 Degrees: Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum
by Stella Maris (Sat 10-11-2008)
Every once in a while my fictional adventures and my "real world" life intersect in an extremely intriguing manner. For instance, there is currently a controversial scheme, under legal review here in London, to build a cluster of skyscra... DVD Shopping Bag: Same Old New World
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-28-2008)
Two weeks ago New Line Home Video re-released Terrence Malick’s breathtaking film The New World in an extended cut. An unrated cut and an additional thirty minutes were promised and nothing else included. No trailers, no commentary and no cl... 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... 'Kick Ass's Hit-Girl commences ass-kicking (Wed 09-03-2008)
Young actress Chloe Moretz has a blog and presently she's blogging about getting to work as the bloodthirsty, foul-mouthed "Hit Gir" in Matthew Vaughn's upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar's 'Kick-Ass'. Interspersed with charming London travel c...Viz Media B.V. to Partner with Tokyopop GmbH (Wed 11-23-2005)
VIZ MEDIA B.V. TO PARTNER WITH TOKYOPOP GmbH GERMANY TO DELIVER MANGA TO GERMAN AUDIENCES First of its Kind Partnership Between Two Entertainment Powerhouses will Bring Latest Titles to Growing Legion of German Fans Amsterdam, Holland, NOVEMBER 22, 2...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: On Being and Becoming a Good Critic
by Way Jeng (Tue 02-01-2005)
Everybody's a critic. We've heard it so many times that it has become a joke, but that doesn't mean remove the truth from the phrase. Every opinion a person expresses about anime or dubs is criticism. It may not take the form of a review or a column, but ... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Biding My Time
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-24-2007)
There's very little to comment on this week as I prepare to attend the latest London Expo at the ExCeL in London this weekend. The usual array of merchandise dealers, movies, games, anime and other assorted geekery is expected, along with an assortment of... Cross Country Weekender
by Matt Kamen (Thu 11-30-2006)
Welcome to the newly branded UK Cine, as named by Mark Humphreys of Northampton. Your copy of Elfen Lied volume one is in the mail. For regular readers, the column will be running on Wednesdays for the foreseeable future – be sure to update your ... Ab Insomni Non Custodia Dracone
by Stella Maris, Columnist (Sat 02-09-2008)
Meanwhile, Sophia poured us another glass of Corbieres rouge. Her daughter is on the computer in my office reading pithy comments by the Maniacs about the relative merits of their virility. We crank up the volume so that Kate Bush's tribute to Joan of Arc... Hellsing Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Fri 01-16-2004)
What They SayThe Hellsing Organization makes its last stand against the unknown traitor, and Incognito, one of the original undead, at the Tower of London - with the Queen and Integra\'s life at stake! Seras must finally make her choice about what she has... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Tetragrammaton Labyrinth Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 08-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ei ItouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen darkness falls on the foggy streets of London, demons and monsters emerge to prey on human life. But demons aren't the only ones prowling the streets. Two women have pi... Starship Trooper: The Games Music of Richard Jacques
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-01-2005)
The Fantastic Game Music of Richard Jacques British composer Richard Jacques writes, arranges, orchestrates, and produces epic anthems and dramatic underscore for film, television and interactive entertainment. Best-known for his emotive symphonic styles,... Complete RETURN OF THE KING Set Hits Nov 20
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-14-2007)
Howard Shore’s complete Oscar®-winning score for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, from the epic film trilogy will be available for the first time in a deluxe five-disc edition from Reprise/WMG Soundtracks on November 20, 2007.
... 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... NEMESIS: Good Music, Mediocre Journey; TWO TOWERS: Two for Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-19-2002)
This Week's RecommendationSIt's a [IMG3R]shame that Trevor Jones' fine score to the original 2-hour miniseries of DINOTOPIA hasn't been released on a major commercial label, but at least it has been released, on Contemporary Media Recordings (CMR-2002-2) ... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Celebrity Good & Bad Behavior
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-19-2007)
Two weeks ago, it was Celebrities vs The Law. This week, it seems more like celebrities beating the Law (in Paris’s case), a dash of the Law fighting each other for the rights of the living body of one celebrity (in GGW Joe Francis case) or the Law ... Galaxy Railways Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Bryce Coulter (Sat 10-20-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... 2007: A Convention Year Ahead
by Matt Kamen (Fri 01-26-2007)
Without wanting to get tremendously bloggy on you all, I’ve had a rough couple of weeks. It’s safe to say that between getting attacked at a train station, caught in a bomb scare and my PC blowing up, only to return from repair in worse con... Terms of Use (Fri 10-13-2006)
MANIA.COM Terms of Use Effective Date: April 14, 2008 THESE TERMS OF USE, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME ("Terms"), ARE A BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN [MANIA OWNER, INC.] ...ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003—ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... Alex Proyas Illuminates DARK CITY, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 09-10-2000)
[Editor`s Note: In Part One, we looked at the American Cinemateque`s screening of Dark City at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, part of their First Annual Festival of Fantasy, Horror & Science-Fiction. The screening was followed by a question-and-answer... Feeling Buggy
by Matt Kamen (Fri 05-11-2007)
…comes Star Wars: The Exhibition, which opened this week and runs to September 1st at County Hall, Westminster in London. Part of a Europe-wide 30th Anniversary celebration of all things Star Wars, the exhibition provides a chance to ogle a wide ar... THE GETAWAY
by James Stevenson (Thu 02-06-2003)
It'd be easy to say that THE GETAWAY is merely a Grand Theft Auto clone. But the game has been through much more than that. In development for eternity and costing Sony a fortune, the game has slowly evolved from a game like DRIVER to more of an interacti... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... Exhaustion Explosion
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-06-2006)
London Expo
One week on and I'm still tired. London Expo can be a hectic two days at the best of times but the most recent event, held at the ExCeL Docklands on 28-29 October, seemed more energised than any previous instalment. This was possib... 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... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-20-2000)
As a film`s success grows, so does our thirst for information on those associated with it. With Ray Park, we`re now talking about three successful franchises (Mortal Kombat, Star Wars, X-Men) and a one-hit wonder (SLEEPY HOLLOW). In Part One of my inter... SLEEPY HOLLOW: Directing The Headless Horseman
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)
It’s starting to look as if contemporary Hollywood horror movie remakes owe ever-increasing royalty payments to Roger Corman and Barbara Steele. For some reason, when filmmakers refashion old movies, they borrow less from the official source than from the... Expo Explored
by Matt Kamen (Fri 06-01-2007)
The much-vaunted London Expo rolled around again this past weekend, once again taking up residence at the ExCeL London convention centre. This was the fourth London Expo I've covered now and in large part, the event doesn't change much – it's always... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM & Nos. 1-5
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-25-2000)
Don’t believe everything you read. For months now, many of my fellow reviewers have been decrying the merits of Steampunk, the new creator-owned Cliffhanger series from writer Joe Kelly and artist Chris Bachalo. Among other things, they’ve called it confu... Good Days for Movie Music Collectors
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-14-2000)
These are good days for soundtrack collectors. With most movie soundtracks available on CDs, and others often obtainable on composer-produced promotional recordings, and more and more movies being released on DVD with isolated scores, it’s becoming incre... HOLLYWOOD EXILE: Bernard Gordon, Sci-Fi's Secret Screenwriter
by Ted Newsom (Wed 06-07-2000)
As a writer and later as a producer, Bernard Gordon conjured up some of the most memorable fantasy images in films: UFOs smashing into the Capitol dome in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, ambulatory plants devouring innocent humans in Day of the Triffids, a... DUNE: Alec Newman and John Harrison
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-27-2000)
To hear director John Harrison`s take on Alec Newman, it was almost a miracle that he ever hired the young actor to play Dune`s Paul Atreides. `I had set out very early on to look for somebody that was a brilliant young actor to do the role,` said Harriso... DALEKS INVASION EARTH: 2150 A.D.
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 03-03-2002)
Coming hot off the heels of the British Box office triumph DR. WHO AND THE DALEKS, DALEKS INVASION EARTH: 2150 A.D., judging by the title, made no mistakes about who the audience wanted to see. (After all Britain suffered Dalek-mania, not Doctor Who-mania... William Ross: Crafting the Music for Harry Potter
by Ford A. Thaxton and Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-28-2002)
The magical, adventurous world of Harry Potter was well defined by composer John Williams in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. With his characteristic flair for melody, effervescent action scoring, and musical depictions of fantasy and suspense, John... HELLGATE:LONDON Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Flagship Studios, creators of the DIABLO series, have activated their latest RPG game online HELLGATE:LONDON at their official site. The studio has released plenty of screenshots, videos, etc can be found right here. In fact, no signup is neede... The Glamorous St. Claire
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 06-18-2002)
The gothic poetry of Regent St. Claire, collected in the recent volume GLAMOUR AND DAMNATION, has its roots in dark fantasy and horror. Yet the visions he expresses are uniquely modern and urban, with a hint of cyberpunk cool. While the gifted St. Claire ... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 2
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-14-2000)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (as Jason and the Argonauts was titled during pre-production) was not produced in a cinematic vacuum. The `Dynamtion` team had competition on several other fronts. The most obvious inspiration was Edward Small`s pastiche of Th... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS on TV
by Frederick C. Szebin (Sat 05-06-2000)
The story of Jason and the Argonauts, with its bravery, adventure and tragedy, remains one of world literature’s most exciting and moving tales, and one of the most influential quest myths in the world. It has been translated and retold for centuries, bu... Overman King Gainer Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Thu 11-13-2008)
A charming title that does not seem to take itself too seriously at times but nevertheless offers some solid action and story telling.
What They Say
In the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environment...