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Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sat 05-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayLone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the g... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-23-2006)
...ades with Lone Wolf and Cub? Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayLone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the... 
LONE WOLF & CUB 2
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-26-2003)
The saga of Lone Wolf & Cub is one of the most influential stories to ever come out of Japan. It began as a comic series by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, serialized every week in Manga Action magazine. The premise of the story is deceptively simple: ... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 09-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayThis volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey.
The Yagyu cla... LONE WOLF AND CUB: BABY CART IN PERIL
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-11-2004)
For those of you unfamiliar with the continuing saga of Itto Ogami, here’s a recap. The LONE WOLF & CUB (or BABY CART) manga series by Kazuo Koike (writer) and Goseki Kojima (artist) was incredibly popular in Japan. It tells the story of an incredibly... Lone Wolf and Cub
by Coming Attractions (Wed 05-28-2003)
...ersion of LONE WOLF AND CUB, an adaptation of the Japanese graphic novel of the same title. The series of LONE WOLF graphic novels have been translated and published domestically by Dark Horse Comics.Aronofsky, the director of PI and REQUIEM FOR A DRE... LONE WOLF AND CUB finds master
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-22-2003)
Director Darren Aronofsky has been selected to direct the feature film version of LONE WOLF AND CUB, an adaptation of the Japanese graphic novel of the same title. The series of LONE WOLF graphic novels have been translated and published domestically by ... AnimEigo announces LONE WOLF AND CUB re-release
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-08-2002)
AnimEigo, the company responsible for the domestic DVD releases of such anime classics as OH MY GODDESS! and AD POLICE FILES, announced that they're issuing a re-release of the cult hit film LONE WOLF AND CUB. The news was issued at this weekend's Anime E... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-09-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike / Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayJoin renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures. What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a ... Mutual still developing 'Lone Wolf'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-12-2004)
...rsion of "Lone Wolf and Cub" is still in development with Mutual. Manga Review: Lone Wolf & Cub (Sat 05-06-2006)
Matthew\'s checking in this morning with an older series that only gets better with age as he starts looking at the August 2000 release of Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. #1 (of 28) from Dark Horse.Manga Review: Lone Wolf & Cub (Tue 06-20-2006)
Matthew\'s with us this morning with a look at the September 2000 release of Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. #2 (of 28) from Dark Horse.Lone Wolf and Cub, CB:TM, Constantine and Fantastic Four
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-22-2003)
Back to the Future
by Oliver Chin (-)
...prints of Lone Wolf and Cub (LW&C) and Akira. Scoring a major coup, Dark Horse has resurrected seminal works that defined how Japanese comics offered much more than superheroes. As reviewed recently by Viz's monthly anthology PULP, these titles are tim... The Master of the Macabre has arrived!
by Robert Trate (Tue 09-11-2007)
...vered the Lone Wolf and Cub series, then you are not a true Maniac.
Anime Titles
Avatar The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 2 Collection (2005)
Kyo Kara Maoh!: Season 2 - Volume 6
Mushi-Shi: Volume 2
Princess Princess: Volume 3
Shonen ... Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-20-2006)
...mpared to Lone Wolf and Cub, the print quality seems slightly out of focus or soft. Even the page numbers are a little out of focus but on the other hand the dialogue text is nice and crisp which makes the out of focus sensation more apparent. Extras... Lone Wolf and CD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-15-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSOriginal music from the legendary 1970's Japanese Samurai films series, LONE WOLF AND CUB (a.k.a. THE BABY CART SERIES) is now available from LaLaLand Records. I had the extreme pleasure to write the notes for this significant s... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
... Best Of "Lone Wolf And Cub" a compilation of original soundtrack recordings by composers Hideakira Sakurai and Kuuihiko Murai, from the legendary 70's Japanese Samurai films series LONE WOLF AND CUB a.k.a. THE BABY CART series. Never before available ... To Be Continued: 2002 Comic Book Sequels, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-01-2002)
...ration of Lone Wolf and Cub co-creator Kazuo Koike, so it has the official seal of approval. It may not garner as many readers as the latest X-opus (though it should), but perhaps the blend of familiar elements and sci-fi enhancements will attract some... Afro Samurai Vol. #1
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 10-10-2008)
...ribute to Lone Wolf and Cub. That sums up Afro Samurai in general: a love letter to the mind-bending swordplay of the samurai. There's a reason the genre has kept its power for so long.
If you're not looking for historical accuracy in your beloved tal... Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
... from the LONE WOLF AND CUB film series is compiled on a new CD.
© LaLaLand Records
melodic and flavorful and terrifically swashbuckling, that's its remarkable that it has failed to achieve CD release until now. The score's first release on CD fr... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#10 - A Couple of Jitte
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 02-23-2007)
...eators of Lone Wolf and Cub, Dark Horse Comics has been proud to present this beautiful and individual series of samurai-era, crime-and-punishment drama.The ReviewPackaging:
Printed to reflect the format of the sequel, Lone Wolf and Cub, Samurai Execut... Satsuma Gishiden Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 11-02-2006)
...'s gritty Lone Wolf and Cub will go nuts for master gekiga artist Hiroshi Hirata\'s tome of samurai struggle. Hirata\'s art and calligraphy leap off the page during scenes of action, only to unfold upon a full bleed that looks like a fine plate print. ... Ascension of Astro Boy
by Oliver Chin (-)
...igests of Lone Wolf and Cub. Doing the translation is Frederick Schodt, who according to Erwin-Gore "befriended and worked with Tezuka during the 70s and 80s and often served as Tezuka's translator during the creator's trips to North America."
Rockets... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-04-2006)
...ading the Lone Wolf and Cub series by the same artist and writer because there is an underlying conflict and a reason for the series main character to become an assassin. I wasn\'t quite sure I would like Samurai Executioner because after the first vol... Anime Expo - Thursday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
...These are Lone Wolf and Cub 1 & 2 and
Zatoichi.
Crusher Joe is being released on a DVD10 with one side containing movies
and the other containing the OVAs.
Urusei Yatsura Boxset #4 is being produced and will contain motion
menus.
Urusei Yatsura... Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-15-2007)
...ioner and Lone Wolf and Cub, Path of the Assassin is a series that I highly recommend for any fan of Japanese history, samurai, ninja, or just well-written stories. Out of these three series, I think Path of the Assassin is my favorite because of all t... DVD SHOPPING BAG- Blu-Ray Bonanza
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-02-2008)
Now that December is finally upon us and another Black Friday has passed we are going to see the really big push for people to make the leap to Blu-ray. Some of us already made the change. Some of us (me included) waited to see who would win the b... Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol.#06
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 12-11-2007)
...her it be Lone Wolf and Cub or Samurai Executioner, Koike’s feudal era storytelling has always been phenomenal. However, the depth of the political intrigue and convoluted paths Hanzo must travel make Path of the Assassin a must buy for anyone in... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo/Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of Lone Wolf and Cub comes Samurai Executioner. Few know of this precursor to the legendary ronin saga, but before Koike and Kojima cre... DVD Shopping Bag: Bond, Blu-Ray Bond
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-21-2008)
In March of 2007 Casino Royale wasreleased on Blu-ray. It was the only James Bond film, out of the 20 that preceded it, to be released on the new format. This was not surprising to me. Having been raised on Bond and working at various video stores... A Howl of Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-19-2004)
...e Best Of LONE WOLF AND CUB, a compilation of music from the legendary 70's Japanese Samauri saga.Music from the Movies reports that The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, one of the finest orchestras in northern Europe, will perform film music live in thr... Macross DVD delayed until Summer 2001 (Sat 09-30-2000)
...f Wonder, Lone Wolf and Cub, Oh My Goddess and Vampire Miyu. But we have to be careful because extra projects suck away even more time from Shin's ability to work on Macross. * Apart from discs that work in as many players as possible, a major benefit...Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-11-2006)
... drama by Lone Wolf and Cub creators Koike and Kojima continues down its path of heinous crime and diligent, bloody justice.
Spring may come to the innocent, but to those condemned to lose their heads to Asa\'s sword, it will be their last.The ReviewY... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 01-14-2005)
...e sequel, Lone Wolf and Cub, Samurai Executioner is printed in a bunko sized book in left-to-right format. It sure is frustrating to see new manga still flipped; however, Dark Horse representatives have stated that this should be their last new title f... HANZO THE RAZOR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-26-2005)
With his incredible Zatoichi series running to a halt in 1972, producer/actor Shintaro Katsu turned his energies to two series based on samurai manga by Kazuo Koike. The Lone Wolf and Cub movies, starring Katsu’s brother Tomisaburo Wakayama, took the arti... AnimEigo Acquires New Titles... Sort Of (Wed 02-09-2005)
...such as \"Lone Wolf and Cub\" and \"Zatoichi\"). The names of our new acquisitions are: \"Demon Spies\", \"Shadow Hunters\" and \"Shadow Hunters II: Echo of Destiny\"Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-12-2006)
...e sequel, Lone Wolf and Cub, Samurai Executioner is printed in a bunko sized book in left-to-right format. It sure is frustrating to see new manga still flipped; however, Dark Horse representatives have stated that this should be their last new title f... Color of Rage Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Wed 11-12-2008)
...ings like Lone Wolf and Cub, Golgo 13, and Blade of the Immortal, you should feel pretty comfortable flipping though Color of Rage. There's lot of hatching, flowing lines, and detailed minutiae. Faces are all expressive and more realistic t... Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 10-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayFrom the pen of Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood.
A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the t... SAN DIEGO DAY THREE: 'Spider-Man,' 'Hellboy,' 'Escapo,' 'Lone Wolf,' more!
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 07-20-2003)
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade - Anime Movie Classics Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-06-2006)
What They SayFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell and Akira...
Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. ... Wolf's Rain Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayIn the distant future, wolves are meant to have been extinct for almost 200 years. At least that is what human’s would like to believe. Although rumour has it that some wolves survived and have taken the form of humans to avoid being hu... SHOGUN ASSASSIN
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-01-2006)
The saga of Lone Wolf & Cub is one of the most influential stories to ever come out of Japan. It began as a comic series by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, serialized every week in MANGA ACTION magazine. The premise of the story is deceptively simple: Itto... Mythology of the Heavens Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 11-02-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:HyunSe LeeTranslated by:HuMahn Alex Choi/SooMin LeeAdapted by:What They SayPython is a child conceived from the union of Goddess and Human. He is strong, fierce, and can communicate with animals. His mentor, the human/wolf hyb... FISTS OF FIRE, SWORDS OF DEATH
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 03-05-2003)
There’s been an explosion of vintage martial arts titles on the DVD market the past few years, with quality varying from digitally remastered transfers made direct from original negatives down to flicks that were recorded straight from local TV broadcasts... 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... THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #3
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-28-2007)
As I finished the second issue of The Astounding Wolf-Man, I’d decided that Robert Kirkman was treading water with this series. Then, I read the last page and changed my mind. We learned that millionaire industrialist Gary Hampton, the ide... Zatoichi and the Shiny Silver Discs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-29-2003)
This week's DVD peeve: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF THIS COLUMN MAY RESULT IN FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT BLAH BLAH BLAH... Many readers are mighty peeved at discs that don't allow you to skip over the lame FBI warning or any other material - at the start ... "Samurai Executioner: Volume 9"
by Janet Houck (Tue 12-12-2006)
...ai opus, Lone Wolf and Cub. If you feel like making the commitment of 28 volumes, averaging at over 300 pages each, Lone Wolf and Cub is a must-read for katana fans. For those who only want a taste of the Golden Duo, Samurai Executioner is the seri... Wedding Peach Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)
What They SayFasten your seatbelts and hold on tight because there\'s a new Love Angel in town, and she\'s seeing red. Scarlet, that is, and she\'s ready to kick some serious devil butt! Let\'s just hope the other Love Angels can teach her a little tender... LEGION WORLDS #6 (of 6)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 10-01-2001)
It's been a quick six months, and LEGION WORLDS has come to an end all too soon, paving the way for the new LEGION series beginning next month. What a wild ride it's been.This time around, we focus on the planet Rimbor, where Phantom Girl has gone to find... How to Become All-Powerful Witch and Save the World from Nazis
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 01-29-2007)
I’ve been hooking up with this guy lately with whom I have absolutely nothing in common with except for one (very odd) thing: our mutual love of old school, live-action Disney movies. Pollyanna, The (original) Parent Trap, Swiss Family Robinson, The... PRINCESS NINE: TRIPLE PLAY
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 04-21-2002)
An anime series about a girl’s baseball team might cause a few persons to snicker, but don’t make the same mistake for PRINCESS NINE is good stuff. Deftly executed by director Tomomi Mochizuki, each episode manages the standard conflict that needs to be r... Strait Jacket
by Christoper Homer (Thu 11-20-2008)
A three episode OVA turned into a movie format, a lot of potential goes begging in this interesting, but ultimately unfulfilling show.
What They Say
It is the world where magic and science coexist. Rayotte Steinberg, a lone wolf "tactical sorcerist... Quantum Mistake Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-09-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Son Eun-ho/Choi Myung-suTranslated by:Trisha EgglestonAdapted by:What They SaySTRANGER IN A STRANGE BODY?
When mild-mannered Woo-Soo and thuggish Too-Ji become test subjects for a mad scientist and her latest invention - the q... REVEAL #1
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-28-2002)
...ver, is a LONE WOLF AND CUB 2100 short, which appeared in my copy without words. Credits note lettering and dialogue, though, so presumably what I saw is an incomplete version. I have to admit resistance to the premise - spinning off a series from LONE... Musashi #9 Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 08-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takahashi MiyukiTranslated by:Tony OsagawaraAdapted by:What They SayMusashi Number Nine is sent to neutralize terrorists threatening a cruise missile strike on Tokyo. The terrorists have a clear advantage with hostages in tow,... Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)
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Lone Wolf and Cub - The granddaddy of samurai manga, this is a timeless classic published in the US by Dark Horse Manga that every serious manga otaku should have in their collection already. With minimal dialogue and inkstrokes, this mang... Jin-Roh Special Edition: Anime Legends Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-13-2005)
What They SayIn his first directorial debut, Hiroyuki Okiura (Ghost in the Shell) brings to life Mamoru Oshii\'s (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor) haunting tale of innocence caught in a web of politics and intrigue. Set in an alternate history of Japan, Cons... Satsuma Gishiden -- The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 10-02-2006)
...o Koike's Lone Wolf and Cub, it's natural reading.The manga opens with a fast-paced man-hunt that outlines the fallen state of the Satsuma Samurai. Poverty-stricken and tied down by low status, the former warriors are forced to do menial tasks and con... Black Cat Vol. #5
by Justin Rich (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayIt is the eve of the battle between the Chronos Numbers and the Apostles of the Star, and an understudy has stepped onto the stage. This stray alliance follows the code of the Sweeper. Creed Diskenth has unleashed new and terrible forces onto... Johnny Depp to play Tonto in 'The Lone Ranger' (Thu 09-25-2008)
IESB.net reports on a recent press presentation by Disney which focused on the iconic masked lawman of the old west: ...in the background the Lone Ranger logo appeared on the screen, but that's not all, the screen pulled up to reveal someone dressed in...ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #5
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 03-27-2008)
Gary Hampton, the titular character of The Astounding Wolf-Man, changes into a werewolf to fight crime. He has an underground lair, a lovely wife and daughter, and a vampire mentor named Zecharia. He also operates in a world laden with pastiche ... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2002)
What They SayFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell and Akira...
Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. ... PRINCESS NINE: STRIKE ZONE
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 09-13-2002)
The exceptional PRINCESS NINE saga continues in this release from ADV Films. If you haven’t done so yet, even if you belong to the “anti-anime” sect, it’s strongly recommended that you check out this wonderful series. Deftly executed by director Tomomi Mo... Legend of the Wolf Woman
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-30-2005)
What They SayRina is a SWAT officer who is faced with a series of bizarre murders. The victims have chunks of their flesh bitten off, and are often found eviscerated or slashed with claws. Then a new string of crimes begin, the murders are similar but the... NEW X-MEN #119
by Tony Whitt (Fri 12-21-2001)
Last time I reviewed NEW X-MEN, I made a big deal of it and said that this series, amongst others, was heralding a new golden age for the X-books. I still believe that, though this particular issue shows that even gold can sometimes lose some of its brill... 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 ... Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
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 ... Kodocha Box Set 1
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 04-12-2007)
What They SaySana Kurata may be a famous TV star, but her life is anything but perfect! Her classroom at school is controlled by the boy bullies, all of whom are led by the nasty Akito and his gang of hooligans, who are at it again, wreaking havoc in the ... Najica Blitz Tactics Collection (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Tue 09-20-2005)
What They SayA nose for fine scents has made super-sexy Najica Hiragi’s world famous as a perfume designer, but it’s her nose for finding trouble has made her equally infamous as a secret agent who fights to save the world from depraved crimin... "Rose Hip Zero: Volume 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 02-16-2007)
Welcome to the mean, cold streets of Tokyo, where the dames are deceptive, the detectives are hard-boiled and the chain smoking never stops.
Though the city does have its dark allies and districts, Tokyo isn't really associated with harde... Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and it’s time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... JLA/WITCHBLADE
by James Busbee (Wed 10-04-2000)
Crossovers always seem like such a great idea. Pair up the top heroes from two different companies, toss ’em in a brawl with a couple of big-time villains, and sit back and count the sales. But while the concept seems great, too often they come across as ... Project Arms Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayWhen Ryo and Hayato find out that the third ARMs kid is Takashi Tomoe, the new transfer student at their school, the mysterious Egrigori org... JIN-ROH: THE WOLF BRIGADE
by Steve Fritz (Wed 06-13-2001)
One of the highlight of last years New York Anime Film Fest, JIN-ROH is set in the 1960s; only it assumes that the Axis powers won World War II instead of the Allies. It's implied that after the war, the Nazis then turned around and took over Japan, as al... BIG BAD WOLF being developed
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-18-2004)
Screenwriter Mike Glock has been hired by Casey Silver Productions to write BIG BAD WOLF, an animated movie that would wind up at Universal Pictures. Based on an initial idea by Wild Brain, an animation film, BIG BAD WOLF is a modern day twist on the clas... Jin-Roh
by John Eriani (Wed 02-06-2008)
What They SayThe Review!After seven years Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade finally gets an Australian release.
Audio:
There are three flavours of soundtrack for this release. I watched the film with its original Japanese language in DTS and everything sounded ... Shocking stocking stuffers
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-20-2005)
We've got some great stuff in the Prize Closet for you this week (courtesy of the elves at Universal), so let's get on with the giving, shall we? To win any of these DVDs, simply send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info containing your name and address w... Spirit Warrior in "THE WOLF" Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-25-2002)
In part one of our Mark Dacascos profile, the actor who is currently appearing in BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (LE PACTE DE LOUPS) discussed his role in the period horror film, which takes place in 18th-century France. Today, Dacascos talks more about the pict... WOLF LAKE
by Sonia Mansfield (Wed 09-19-2001)
In a television season that boasts shows about a crime-fighting man dressed as a tick and the teenage Superman, a show would have to be pretty strange to earn the title of "most far-fetched."But WOLF LAKE has done just that. You see, WOLF LAKE is about wo... Spirit Warrior in "THE WOLF" Part One
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 01-22-2002)
In BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (LE PACTE DE LOUPS), veteran genre actor Mark Dacascos plays Mani a contemplative, physically adroit Native American far from his home. He is the spiritual brother of scientist Gregoire de Fronsac (Samuel Le Bihan), the man inv... LONE RANGER hits 70
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-05-2003)
UPI notes that THE LONE RANGER first aired 70 years ago Tuesday on radio station WXYZ in Detroit.The masked western lawman helped define the genre of the western for both radio and television audiences.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at fe... LONE RANGER scribe knows westerns
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
David Webb Peoples, who wrote the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film UNFORGIVEN, has been hired to write a screenplay for THE LONE RANGER. Peoples will write the screenplay together with his wife, Janet. The couple previously teamed up to produce TWELVE ... CRY WOLF Trailers
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)
Rogue Pictures' CRY WOLF hits theaters on September 16th but we have some trailers for you to check out until then. When a young woman is found murdered, a group of local high school students decide to further scare their classmates by spreading online ru... LONE RANGER rides again on silver screen
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)
Only weeks after the WB network announced it's bringing back a SMALLVILLE style remake of THE LONE RANGER, comes word Columbia Pictures is looking at bringing the western/action-adventure icon to the big screen in a "MASK OF ZORRO style remake."GLADIATOR ... CREEPY COWBOYS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-18-2006)
It may have been the cult movie archivists at Something Weird Video who first identified the fact that, while only a relatively small group of western fans would take interest in their huge library of old public domain oaters, horror and sci-fi fans might... 'Lone Ranger' riding to the big screen
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-28-2008)
Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, the screenwriters behind the 'Pirates of the Carribean' franchise (and the 'Shrek' franchise and the 'Zorro' franchise) are saddled up to rider their free-wheeling action/adventure stylings into the old west of one of America... Wolf's Rain Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-05-2004)
What They SayThere is an old legend that speaks of a hidden paradise on Earth - A paradise in which only wolves can find. And while thought to have been extinct for hundreds of years, wolves indeed still walk the Earth... hidden among mankind. Now, a grou... SERENITY and WOLF Clips
by News Editor (Fri 09-16-2005)
Moviefone is offering clips from some up coming movies.First up are new, never-before-seen clips from Joss Whedon's SERENITY. Click here to view the clip.Next they are providing a two-minute clip from CRY WOLF. The film centers on a group of students who ... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Jordan Rosenbaum (Sat 03-30-2002)
The Review!I really didn't know what to expect with this movie. I had heard the hype and decided to spring for the special edition. I was worried I would be let down, but, Wow! It is another great movie like Ghost in the Shell and Akira that is excelle... WOLF LAKE Additions & Changes
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
Actress Mia Kirshner (EXOTIC) has been tapped to join the cast of CBS's coming WOLF LAKE TV series.The TWIN PEAKS - meets - werwolves series stars Lou Diamond Phillips, and tells the story of a sheriff who comes to the small town of Wolf Lake to investiga... "Wolf Creek" sequel on the way?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-09-2006)
In a recent interview with Moviehole, Greg McLean talked about the possibility of a Wolf Creek sequel.Moviehole writes, "Though a "Wolf Creek" sequel isn't atop of his immediate 'must do' list, McLean says it's still the plan to dress John ... Adult DVD Review: Legend of the Wolf Woman (Fri 09-30-2005)
As we got nothing new in for yet another day, we\'re working down our adult review pile a little bit more with a look at the 07/26/2005 release of Legend of the Wolf Woman from Kitty Media.Lone Ranger absent from 'Green Hornet' Movie (Mon 02-28-2005)
Filmmaker Kevin Smith reports on the 'Green Hornet' script he wrote, stating that he'd hoped to include the Lone Ranger (uncle of the Hornet) in the movie, but licensing concerns wouldn't allow it. "There is a third generation in the flick (well, secon...Del Toro is the Man... THE WOLF MAN
by News Editor (Wed 03-15-2006)
Universal Pictures has set actor Benicio Del Toro to star in the remake of THE WOLF MAN.The story will be set in Victorian England. Del Toro will play a man who returns from America to his ancestral homeland, gets bitten by a werewolf and begins a hairy m... WOLF CREEK Website Launched
by News Editor (Wed 11-02-2005)
The official website for WOLF CREEK has launched. The horror/adventure/thriller stars Cassandra Magrath, John Jarrett and Andy McPhee. The story centers on a trio of twenty-something backpackers who take a wrenching detour into the depths of unrelenting t... BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF
by Daniel Schweiger (Wed 03-06-2002)
Scoring for Sam Raimi seems to be the best and worst thing that could have happened to Joseph LoDuca. Both men showed themselves to be frighteningly talented when they made their respective directing and film scoring debuts with 1982's THE EVIL DEAD. Even... Fusco to Adapt WOLF for Fox
by News Editor (Mon 08-01-2005)
John Fusco, wrote such films as YOUNG GUNS I & II and HILDAGO, has been hired by Fox 2000 to adapt WOLF BROTHER for the big screen. BROTHER is the first book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by U.K. author Michelle Paver.The children's book is set 6... Pirates Scribes Penning LONE RANGER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, the scribes behind the Pirates of the Caribbean films, are in final negotiations to write a live-action big-screen adaptation of The Lone Ranger for Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The project will be made by Disney an... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2007)
What They SayBased on Oshii Mamoru\'s manga, 1999 animated feature Jin-Roh is set in an alternate world 1950s Japan that is beset by riots and terrorism and ruled over by a fascist government. Jin-Roh is preceded by two Oshii-directed live-action feature ... DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-26-2008)
I am not Uatu, though I am still a Watcher. I observe all which occurs throughout this sprawling realm known as Mania. I see, I observe and I weigh. On the brink of revealing himself and others of his kind to the world, Nathan Petrelli was shot. Let us lo... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... LAIR OF THE BEASTS: On the Trail of American Werewolves
by Nick Redfern (Sat 09-06-2008)
As any and every fan of horror movies will be acutely aware, Hollywood has had a long-standing fascination with those shape-shifting creatures of the night known as werewolves. In 1941, Universal Pictures released its classic movie The Wolf Man starring L... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2002)
What They SayFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell and Akira...
Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. ... Don Bassingthwaite: The New Master of Eberron
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 01-11-2007)
If you’re like me you may think you’re well-versed on fantasy literature, but it doesn’t take much to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of Forgotten Realms and Eberron literature out there. It was only recently that I myself was abl... Weinsteins Adapting WOLF BOY Tale
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
The Weinstein Company has optioned the rights for Evan Kuhlman's 2006 novel WOLF BOY, reports Variety.Christopher Parker is penning a screenplay adaptation while Irwin Winkler and Jill Cutler are set to produce through their Winkler shingle. No word yet o... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Salvatore, Weis, & Star Trek Ship Guide!
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-07-2006)
It’s a good Tuesday on this the first week in November as we’ve got a handful of series sequels, a couple promising, original new novels, and a Star Trek Enterprise guide in this Penguin Group- and Wizards of the Coast-dominated Weekly Book... Jin-Roh
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-30-2001)
What They SayBased on the story and screenplay by Mamoru Oshii (\'\'Patlabor \'\' films, \'\'Ghost In The Shell\'\'), and directed by Hiroyuki Okiura who previously worked on both \'\'Akira\'\' and \'\'Ghost In The Shell\'\' as character designer and anim... THE LONE RANGER Rides Again?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-06-2001)
After Superman and Tarzan, who should The WB TV network look at now as future TV fodder? Word has it that THE LONE RANGER may be next.According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer and former WB entertainment prez Susanne Daniels is currently in talks to b... LONE RANGER returning to TV?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-05-2002)
The WB is sifting through pilots for the shows it will put on next season, and one or two interesting items have popped up. In addition to BIRDS OF PREY, based on the BATMAN off-shoot of the same name, the WB is now looking to bring back 1940s-and-5... BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (LE PACTE DES LOUPS)
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-11-2002)
Based on some actual historical incidents, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (LES PACTE DES LOUPS) is a visually spectacular mini-epic with a feverish plot that becomes increasingly improbable as it barrels along. Hong Kong action costume dramas do this sort of thi... Legion of Super Heroes "Timber Wolf" Update (Fri 09-29-2006)
"Timber Wolf," a new episode of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series, is scheduled to premiere on Saturday. The episode is one of two Legion scripts from Matt Wayne, who was a story editor and writer for Justice League Unlimited. "We...Producer Talks WOLF LAKE
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-26-2001)
While appearing at the TCA gathering in Los Angeles to promote the show, which stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Graham Greene and Tim Matheson, Gansa revealed that there have been "substantial stylistic changes" made to clean up the seeming chaos depicted in t... The Lone Ranger
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-08-2006)
With a few exceptions, licensed titles rarely stand equal to their comic-original counterparts. Like licensed video games, they usually feel like a quick cash-in on the success of a story found in another medium. Dynamite Entertainment seemingly wants t... Crimson Wolf
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-03-1998)
What They SayThe fate of the world rests in the ability of three untested warriors to defeat an unearthly army of darkness. Sorcery, martial arts and an unrequited love, spanning the centuries, explode in an epic battle at the gates of the forbidden city.... WOLF CREEK
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 12-25-2005)
WOLF CREEK owes a lot to Tobe Hooper's original TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, including its "based on a true story" status. Actually, in the case of CREEK, that's less of a far-flung claim than one might imagine an account of the real-life crimes for which Iv... WOLF LAKE's exec producer comments on move to UPN
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 03-15-2002)
Most fans of the shape-shifting television show WOLF LAKE have already heard that the show has been picked up from CBS by UPN. And most fans probably know just about as much about the future of the show as executive producer Alex Gansa does. The challenge... The return of TEEN WOLF
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-02-2003)
Now that BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER has ended its run on UPN, the network is looking for a new teenager filled with supernatural angst. That's why the network, together with Warner Bros. Television, is developing the Michael J. Fox movie TEEN WOLF as a poss... WOLF LAKE Unplugged
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
The CBS TV network has pulled their werewolf TV series WOLF LAKE off of their schedule, placing the program in the limbo state known as hiatus.This action is immediate, with word that the network is now looking to fill the void left by the series. CITIZEN... WOLF CREEK flows into Dimension
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-04-2005)
Dimension Films has bought the distribution rights to the Australian horror picture WOLF CREEK. The movie studio will release the film to North American theaters as well as outlets in Australia, New Zealans, South Africa, Spain and most of South America.W... WOLF LAKE Building
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 10-05-2001)
CBS' hopes to get a BUFFY-like audience for their new WOLF LAKE TV series looks to be gradually working. Though the program's overall ratings have declined since the series' debut, each week's episode has cultivated and built each week's number of viewers... New WOLF LAKE Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-01-2001)
Sharon Lawrence (NYPD BLUE) is the latest addition to the cast of CBS' still evolving WOLF LAKE TV series.Lawrence will take on the role of Vanessa Cates, the wife of the small town's powerful industrialist. Her husband also happens to be one of the burg'... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #07: Shadow of the Wolf
by Zubin Kumana (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The second season of Kenshin, the one people say "You've gotta watch!" is here. So, I watched. (I've seen the first five discs already; number six is in mail order limbo). I must say I enjoyed the first season, which die-hards will tell you is ... 'Spidey' Stars Signed for 3? Man-Wolf?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-14-2004)
A scooper citing an Aussie newspaper makes some interesting but doubtful claims about the 'Spider-Man' franchise... Peter Berg Directing LONE SURVIVOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
Director Peter Berg has been selected to head up another Universal flick, LONE SURVIVOR, which is based off a real Navy Seal's experience in Afghanistan. Quite a few producers have been trying to get the life story of Seal Marcus Luttrell's life story whi... Action Figure Review: Universal Monsters Dioramas
by Tim Janson (Tue 08-05-2008)
No toy/collectible company has been at the forefront of keeping the legacy of Universal Studios’ classic monsters alive more than Sideshow collectibles with the wide range of figures, bobble heads, busts, and statues. Their two latest offerings... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #07: Shadow of the Wolf
by Lawrence Chu (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Rather than be the happy gibbering fanboy I'd normally be in this opening paragraph, I'm going to be the happy gibbering fanboy I'd normally be in the upcoming review. For those looking for a sane review, I'll give you the following sentence:
... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #07: Shadow of the Wolf
by Abraham Evangelista (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I've been enjoying Rurouni Kenshin a lot these past six discs. Reading on the internet that this series gets even better was a pleasant surprise. Now that I've seen the beginning of the Kyoto arc, all I can think is, WOW! It's like someone's ta... THE KILL POINT: The Devil’s Zoo (Season Finale)
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-28-2007)
So, I came to this series very late, but after watching a few episodes last week I DVR’d the marathon of the entire eight seasons Sunday and planned to go back and watch them along with the season finale. Here’s what happened, I ended up ... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #07: Shadow of the Wolf
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-10-2001)
What They SayKenshin, whose wish to live in peace proved impossible when faced with the threat of national revolution by an old friend, has decided to pick up his sword again and wander the Earth again. Leaving his life in Tokyo behind, Kenshin travels de... Wolf's Rain Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-26-2004)
What They SayThe perilous journey continues as Kiba remains unwavering in his belief in paradise, but the others are not so convinced. Once outside the city, the wolves find themselves in a dense forest with Darcia\'s airship looming above them. Little do... Top 10 Werewolf Movies
by Josh Gordon (Fri 11-21-2008)
Werewolves have been gracing legends and mythology even longer than vampires. Stories of shape-shifting humans turning from man to beast are rooted in ancient cultures all over the world. Movies have given these legends a face and a power that is ... Wolf's Rain Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-12-2004)
What They SayThere is an old legend that speaks of a hidden paradise on Earth - A paradise in which only wolves can find. And while thought to have been extinct for hundreds of years, wolves indeed still walk the Earth... hidden among mankind. Now, a grou... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... "Teen Wolf" remake in the works, Tom Welling stars?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-27-2007)
According to Dark Horizons, a remake of Teen Wolf is in the works and will reportedly star Tom Welling.The film will reportedly follow a female lead who will transform as opposed to the male lead of the original film. In the original film, a t... Who Digitized Roger Rabbit?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-25-2003)
Got a long list this week, so let’s dive right on in!SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKFrom the beginning, Walt Disney promoted the image of his breakthrough cartoon character Mickey Mouse as an actor who appeared in a series of successful short musical comedies. Gary... Blood Reign/Kimera DVD Double Pack (Wed 08-01-2007)
What They SaySynopsis " Blood Reign One lone ninja warrior must seek out and destroy his former comrade in arms. But how do you slay something that's already dead? Find out in this chilling horror story! Synopsis - Kimera Like a wolf huntin...What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another riveting episode of Comicscape, where I alternately bring you hard-hitting editorials and utter fluff. Some weeks, we talk about a threat to graphic novels in public libraries. Other weeks, we just me... The 10 Best Sci-Fi Films Never Made
by David Wong (Sat 11-22-2008)
So the news came out that the Half Life movie directed by Quentin Tarantino is destined to join the list of the greatest science fiction movies that were never actually filmed. It has damned good company ...
10. The "Real" Alien 3
The... SILENT HILL movie announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-18-2003)
Director Christophe Gans (BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF), producer Samuel Hadida and his production company Davis Films will turn Konami's survival horror video game SILENT HILL into a feature-length film. Konami announced plans for the movie today in Tokyo.The... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
What They SaySet during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god M...Silent Hill
by Coming Attractions (Thu 09-18-2003)
Genre:Horror/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Davis Films.Project Phase:Pre-script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Christophe Gans (Director); Samuel Hadida (Producer); based on the Komani video game series Silent Hill.Pre... THE DEVIL'S BROOD
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
1998`s RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN (Berkley Boulevard, New York, October 1998, 339 pp., $6.99) by horror movie historian Jeff Rovin (VESPERS) saw the welcome return of the classic horror movie monsters of Universal Studios: the Wolf Man, the Frankenstein Monst... Underworld
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-29-2003)
Genre:Horror/Action.Studio:Screen Gems.Production Company:Lakeshore Entertaiment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Kate Beckensale (Selene); Scott Speedman (Michael); Shane Brolly (Kraven); Michael Sheen (Lucian); Bill Nighy (Viktor); Erwin Leder (Sing... 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... 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... UNDERWORLD filmmakers sued
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-08-2003)
White Wolf Publishing Inc., the roleplaying game company behind VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE and WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE, and horror novelist Nancy A. Collins have filed a lawsuit against Sony Pictures, Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment alleging that th... VAN HELSING Action Figures: 5" Monsters
by Scott Collura (Fri 05-07-2004)
It's par for the course these days that a big picture like VAN HELSING is accompanied by a ton of marketing tie-ins and offshoot products, just as it goes without saying that the coveted toy license for such a film is often split among several companies, ... Werewolf Angst
by Michael Tunison (Wed 09-19-2001)
Mix THE HOWLING, a generous portion of TWIN PEAKS, and the occasional pinch of DAWSON'S CREEK and what do you get? If you're CBS, you hope you get a hit.Debuting this week, the genre-bending dramatic series WOLF LAKE concerns a rural American community mu... THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN / SON OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Scott Collura (Sat 09-15-2001)
As a follow-up to the wonderful über-sequel BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, the third film in Universal's popular horror series, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, didn't have much of a chance at greatness. James Whale, architect of the first two seminal films, was gone, and Bo... 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... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
The debut of Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 is probably less significant as a film than as a landmark. The distributor, Dimension (a division of Miramax) avoided pre-release press screenings (never a good sign), and Wes Craven’s track record as an exec ... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-11-2000)
Anyone who thinks they are sitting on the script for the ultimate horror film spoof needs to watch this film about thirty times, then TEAR THEIR SCRIPT UP! After a bit of a drop-off at the box-office, Abbott & Costello regained their kings-of-comedy crown... WALT DISNEY TREASURES: SILLY SYMPHONIES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 02-13-2002)
Now you might think that the world of freelance writing is big bucks and buxom babes, and to be honest, it is – oh god, how it is. So when I tell you that recently I’ve been babysitting, well it’s not because I’m lacking cash from writing these little scr... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e...