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Lost In Space Music Lost No More
by Randall Larson (Wed 10-05-2005)
La-La Land Records announces LOST IN SPACE: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition with music by John Williams and various other composers. Three volumes of LOST IN SPACE music were released in 1997 by GNP Crescendo in their "Lost Worlds of Irwin Allen" soundtr... Lost World Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-30-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Osamu TezukaTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creator of Astro Boy comes Lost World, the first of Osamu Tezuka's cycle of groundbreaking science-fiction graphic novels - including Metropolis a... Land of the Blindfolded Vol.#09
by Sakura Eries (Wed 08-08-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sakura TsukubaTranslated by:Sheldon DrzkaAdapted by:Sheldon DrzkaWhat They SayEvents race to a dramatic conclusion in this series finale!
With Arou\'s birthday approaching, Namiki plots to spoil Kanade\'s plans for a surprise... 
Lost In Space Music is Found
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-23-2005)
Shipping Dec. 6th from La-La Land Records is the LOST IN SPACE: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, a remastered 2-CD set commemorating the best musical moments of one of television's most beloved Sci-Fi series. The CD features more than 65 minutes of never... LOST CONTINENT
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 01-08-2002)
“Dinosaurs and men, whoa gotta miss that one.” So went the words of wisdom from my Uncle Merle concerning Robert L. Lippert’s ode to mountain climbing, LOST CONTINENT. Quickly pointing out there were pictures of women featured prominently on the back of t... LAND OF THE LOST Returns For Universal
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)
After a few months of discussing budget issues, Universal has greenlit the production for LAND OF THE LOST, an adaptation of Sid & Marty Krofft's children's series. Variety is reporting the studio agreed to the production when the budget was... Lost In Evisceration
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-12-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Steve Jablonsky reprises his dark ambiances from the 2003 remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE with an equally brooding and disconsolate score for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman (DA... LOST moving, DAY BREAK ending early?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 12-10-2006)
ABC is already bracing for the huge cotton candy waste of space AMERICAN IDOL. No offense to those that watch it, I just think it’s a bit stale. But the series continues to beat out whatever other series comes up against it, so in pr... "Lost: Stranger in a Strange Land"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 02-23-2007)
I’ve been complaining lately that the marketing campaign for Heroes over-hyped the episodes to a degree that while the episodes were good, they were underwhelming due to the promises of the promotions. Well, now Heroes and LOST have anothe... Land of the Lost
by Development Heck (Sun 04-24-2005)
Release Date: July 17, 2009 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Brad Silberling Screenwriter: Chris Henchy, Dennis McNicholas Cast: Will Ferrell, Danny R. McBride, Anna FrielGenre: Adventure, Comedy
Plot Summary: Based on the 1974-77 television se... Will Ferrell Talks LAND OF THE LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-30-2007)
A more accurate description would be that Ferrell joked about his upcoming LAND OF THE LOST adaptation, the actor being cast last week. The film would be based off the popular 70's show created by Sid & Marty Krofft. Brad Silberling (Lemony ... Land of the Blindfolded Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsukaba Sakura Translated by:Sheldon DrzkaAdapted by:What They SayA high school girl has the power to see glimpses of the future. Now she must learn how to live in a world of people \"blindfolded\" to everything but the presen... KONG, 24, BATTLESTAR, LOST and More Land on AFI Best List
by News Editor (Mon 12-12-2005)
The AFI has announced its official selections of the AFI Awards 2005 for the top films and TV programs. The AFI will honor the creative teams behind each of the honorees on January 13th at a luncheon in Los Angeles. Here is the list of the AFI Awards 2005... LOST - One of Them
by Jason Davis (Fri 02-17-2006)
If only Sayid had the same cultural heritage as his American companions, he might have noticed that Henry Gale travelling from a distant land via hot air balloon had a little more in common with L. Frank Baum than English millionaire Richard Branson. Aft... Universal Tells Ferrell to Get LOST
by News Editor (Sat 04-23-2005)
Universal Pictures has signed Will Ferrell star in the big screen version of LAND OF THE LOST. The film is based on the television series that ran from 1974 to 1977.Sid and Marty Krofft will produce. ANCHORMAN'S Adam McKay will direct from a script by Ch... Fox working on LOST IN SPACE, TIME TUNNEL, LAND OF THE GIANTS and VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-05-2002)
It looks like the television arm of Twentieth Century Fox isn't content with just reviving one or two of Irwin Allen's genre shows, but wants all of them remade.Not only are they working on a semi-pilot TV movie of LOST IN SPACE (described as a next gener... Ruler of the Land Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Thu 07-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:(Story) Jeon Keuk-Jin (Art) Yang Jae-HyunTranslated by:Jason AnAdapted by:What They SaySwordsman Bi-Kwang and the protectress of the Sword of the Flowers, Hwa-Rin, continue their sword-fighting adventures in this medieval e... Dragon Ball GT Lost Episodes Vol. #2: Rejection Uncut (Thu 09-09-2004)
What They SayEpisode 4: The Most Wanted List After finding themselves as public enemy number one on the merchant planet, Imecka, Goku, Pan, and Trunks attempt a daring rescue mission to salvage their ship. Without it they may be stuck on the planet forev...Moore Adapts LOST THINGS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-11-2007)
Director John Moore (THE OMEN-2006 remake) has been tapped to direct THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS. The dark fantasy story is based off author John Connolly's novel of the same name and it was published last year.
Story Premise: It centers on a 12-year-old Eng... Dragon Ball GT Lost Episodes Vol. #1: Reaction Uncut (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-14-2004)
What They SayContains the ORIGINAL first 3 episodes of the Dragon Ball GT series:
Episode 1: A Devastating Wish
After decades of persistence, Emperor Pilaf finally steals the dragon balls and summons Shenron! But Pilaf slips up yet again and wishes Gok... RETURN TO NEVER LAND
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-15-2002)
RETURN TO NEVER LAND is a mostly harmless exploitation of viewer fondness for the original 1953 Walt Disney Pictures animated PETER PAN, adapted from Sir James M. Barrie's fantasy novel. Although ostensibly aimed at children, Barrie's book is surprisingly... Jeff Fahey Ready for LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-28-2007)
Apparently, there has been a fifth new casting addition of the upcoming 4th season of LOST, says Entertainment Weekly. Actor Jeff Fahey(most recently seen as "J.T" in GRINDHOUSE) has joined the cast of the show according to executive p... "Jericho: One If By Land"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 04-27-2007)
Wow, the creators of Jericho have really kicked into overdrive these last few episodes! I wanted action and now I’m getting it, and it’s sure to lead to one heck of a cliffhanger. I didn’t review this series last week beca... Jonze's WILD THINGS Gets Lost
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-13-2008)
The upcoming fantasy adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are has a cast of actors and a director but that's not stopping it from traveling to the murky depths of release date hell. Warner Bros. has once again pushed the release date back taking it out of ... New Fist of the North Star Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-22-2004)
What They SayIn the aftermath of Kenshiro\'s attack on the citadel of Last Land, the boy known as Lord Doha falls deathly ill. Sara\'s prognosis is dire. The serum to save his life is a two day drive each way. There is a shorter path…but it runs thr... Turok: Son of Stone
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sat 02-02-2008)
Two minutes into ‘Turok: Son of Stone’ I was pleasantly surprised that this wasn’t going to be your average run of the mill cartoon tie in for the new Turok video game. In a white fury Turok defends his brother Nashoba and inadvertently ... ADV Manga Announces The Ruler of the Land a Hit with Critics (Mon 06-14-2004)
HOUSTON, June 14, 2004?ADV Manga's first Korean manhwa, The Ruler of the Land, is a hit with critics of all stripes. From the nation's most respected publishing trade magazine to one of the most popular websites for anime fans, they all declare that The R...Winner: 'Turok: Son of Stone'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-05-2008)
Updated February 5th
Congratulations Butch
May Turok and Ookla do battle on the lost land that is your imagination! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site wi... 'Turok': A classic comes back
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-04-2008)
A classic comes back this week with a two-pronged, modern media attack. The original time-lost dinosaur hunter returns in an all-new video game and the direct-to-DVD animated feature film: 'Turok: Son of Stone'.
Comics2Film sat down with the movie's pr... Fist of the North Star Cast Announced (Thu 04-08-2004)
Director: Charles Campbell Studio: Monster Island Kenshiro - Robert Kraft - The main character of the story. He is the only heir to Hokuto Shinken, a style of martial arts passed down to only one person. He is a very serious character who does not speak ...Lost Cat, Lost Cause?
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 05-02-2007)
A few weeks ago in the Mumbling Kitsune, I pitched a funny idea: An anime adaptation of Michael Ende's classic tale, The Neverending Story. Most of us carry a nostalgia-fueled love of the movie, even if it's not the most accurate book-to-screen transition... Ring a Ding-Ding
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-25-2004)
I just got a sneak peak at the Networks new Fall schedules and there’s good news. Some great shows have left the air, good shows have been cancelled, and from the descriptions of the new shows premiering, I’ll have PLENTY of time to catch up on my DVD wat... s-Cry-ed Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-27-2003)
What They SayThe aftermath of a mysterious environmental catastrophe has left the land in complete desolation! While mankind has been able to rebuild the city, the catastrophe has caused some humans to undergo genetic mutations granting them special power... Warners Takes on "Last Giants"
by News Editor (Fri 03-25-2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures has optioned French children's book "The Last Giants" by Francois Place.Set in the mid-1800s, the story revolves around a paleontologist who discovers what appears to be an enormous human tooth inscribed with a map. He sets off on a ... Winner: 'Turok: Son of Stone'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-05-2008)
Updated June 5th
Congratulations to Bishop08
One Turok special coming up! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address (otherwise we... Corrector Yui Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-01-2004)
What They SayHeart-Thumping Double Date, Part One
When Yui\'s dad asks her and some friends to test his company\'s latest VR, \"Marine Adventure Land,\" Yui is thrilled. But not all of Yui\'s friends are free, so double dates are arranged. The new game u... Mospeada, Genesis Climber Box Set
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe Earth has been invaded by the mysterious Inbit, and it\'s up to a handful of survivors from Mars Colony to liberate the planet. After an unsuccessful first attempt to retake the Earth, the inhabitants of Mars Base are ready to try again. ... Beyond 'Turok'...Total War?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-07-2008)
Previous Installments: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
In our previous interview with Evan Baily, producer of the new 'Turok: Son of Stone' DVD, and screenwriter Tony Bedard, we touched on the mature themes of the animated feature.
"To me, what was ju... Review: Turok Rocks
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-22-2008)
Like any comic character 'Turok' has gone through his share of tweaks and permutations since he was introduced to readers in Gold Key's "Four Color Comics" in the 1950s. In those books a pre-Columbian Native American discovers a hidden valley in... The Wire: End of an Era
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-10-2008)
After five seasons of heart-wrenching, cathartic drama, THE WIRE has finally come to an end. “-30-,“ the 93-minute finale, rounded out the HBO original series last night in true Dickensian style and, for one last time, proved that a television... It's shoppin' time!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-06-2005)
...DIOT. (O) LAND OF THE LOST Complete Series (Rhino) Every episode plus 17 commentraks, interviews and more. (O) MacGGYVER Complete Fourth Season (Paramount) (O) THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Complete First Season (MGM) First nine episodes. (O) MATT HELM LOUNGE ... Twelve Kingdoms (NOVELS) Vol.#01 - Sea of Shadow
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fuyumi OnoTranslated by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderAdapted by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderWhat They SayExcept for her red hair, Yoko Nakajima is a typical, obedient Japanese high-school student with a fair... Welles masterpiece hits DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-26-2005)
...i-DVD (O) LAND OF THE LOST Season 3 (Rhino) We all remember this as the season in which dad failed to sign his contract and was tragically killed in an earthquake, only to be replaced by "Uncle Jack". 17 episodes on 3 discs, plus commentrak and intervi... TOKYOPOP Proudly Presents... The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow (Wed 01-17-2007)
First Volume of the Hit Japanese Fantasy Fiction Series Makes U.S. Debut March 2007 Los Angeles, CA (January 17, 2007)- Leading youth-oriented publisher TOKYOPOP is pleased to unveil for the first-time ever in English the best-selling hit Japanese novel...JANE AND THE LOST CITY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 10-11-2002)
Based on “the most famous comic strip in British history,” according to no less a reliable source than the liner notes on the back of the DVD, JANE AND THE LOST CITY concerns the wacky adventures of a heroine whose main gimmick is to lose her clothes. Now... Dragon Ball GT Lost Episodes Vol. #5: Activation
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-10-2005)
What They SayLuud has awakened! After being fed his faithful followers, the monstrosity slowly comes out of his slumber with one goal in mind... crush Goku and Trunks! As if things couldn’t get any worse, Dr. Myuu feeds Pan to Luud, giving the idol ... Hack/Slash Vol. 2 Death by Sequel TPB
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-29-2007)
With the news that Fox might be adapting Hack/Slash into film, it’s time to give readers who may be unfamiliar with the comic a little background as I review the latest trade paperback, Death By Sequel. The book is published by Devil’s Du... Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #06: Oppression
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayYouko assumes the throne of Kei, but she is far from comfortable with her many new responsibilities. In the Kingdom of Sai, a young girl named Suza learns of Youko and wishes for the new queen to come to her aid. Suzu is also from Japan, a lo... Atelier Iris 2: the Azoth of Destiny
by Gordon Edward (Tue 07-18-2006)
Atelier Iris first came to North America almost a year ago with the opening game to the series 'Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana'. Over in Japan, over ten in the series have been produced, and slowly they are making their way to our shores. This one was release... 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... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Lost Universe Box Set (Thinpak)
by Ben Leary (Tue 05-13-2008)
What They SayMillie Nocturne has one great goal in life: to be the best in the universe.. at absolutely everything! But when she tries her hand at being the \"best detective,\" she ends up an unwilling partner with two people who will change her life fore... JLA: GATEKEEPER #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-02-2001)
Honestly, how many JLA special issues are out there, anyway? It seems like this group is involved in so many extracurricular activities that they're in danger of failing their main courses. Extending that metaphor a bit, JLA: GATEKEEPER isn't a complete f... Nadia Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-08-2002)
...ds to a \"land of the lost\" below the ocean floor, where an amazing race once lived and prospered. The city, even in its ruined state, is fascinating in design and style, seeming both small and simple and massive and complex within only a few frames. ... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
...enes. (O) LAND OF THE LOST: 'Stak Attack (Rhino) (O) THE LIBRARIAN: QUEST FOR THE SPEAR (Warner Bros.) Pilot TV-movie hopeful in which Noah Wylie plays a librarian guarding legendary treasures who gets caught up in swashbuckling adventures. With behind... Animated Science Fiction - Before TITAN A.E.
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 07-06-2000)
As the whole world knows, Walt Disney was an obsessive science-fiction fan. A friend of genre giants from Wells to Hubbard, Walt`s love of space-opera and speculative fiction pervaded all he did. From Walt`s classic Astro-Mouse cartoons in the 1920s, via ... Nick & Nora boxed!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-02-2005)
...MONSTERS, LAND OF THE LOST, THE LOST SAUCER and FAR OUT SPACE NUTS. Pass the bong.
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(O) S.W.A.T. (Sony) UMD SWORDS OF VENGEANCE (Adness) Sonny Chiba and Toshiro Mifune in a samurai action epic (aka FALL OF AKO CASTLE) d... New LOST UNIVERSE Site Features Exclusive Interview & More! (Wed 11-14-2007)
lostuniverse.rightstuf.com Features exclusive interview with the series’ Japanese producer, plus trailer & downloads in advance of collection’s Dec. 4 release. GRIMES, IA, November 14, 2007 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, ...Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Lost Universe Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2000)
What They SayWhen intergalactic private eye Millie Nocturne ends up on the block at a shady auction, her troubles are only beginning! Unwillingly partnered with Kain Blueriver, the cape-obsessed, psi-blade-bearing master of the Lost Ship Swordbreaker, and... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Bulletproof Mizzy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-18-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSEric Serra's score for BULLETPROOF MONK, the Chow-Yun Fat martial arts fantasy by first-time feature director Paul Hunter released last week on DVD, is a pleasing mix of synth-ocated rhythms and sampled Asian textures. The sound... Lost Universe vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-21-2001)
What They SaySomeone has turned the universe upside down! Millie and Nina are adrift in space! Rail Claymore is running for his life! Kain is hiding out! And Kali has just taken over the Universal Guardians! The only thing that could make matters worse is... Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
Just as more and more original film scores are captured on disc despite the ongoing proliferation of song collections masquerading as "film music" the increasing market for classic and forgotten film scores being fully restored either through archival r... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Deluxe HĂşrin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-15-2007)
Amidst the flurry of studio inquiries which have flooded the Tolkien estate since The Children of Húrin hit the shelves last month, Houghton Mifflin is rolling out the stops to release a deluxe hardcover edition of the novel complete with brand new... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Otogi Zoshi Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayAs Hikaru and Tsuna continue investigating the strange supernatural occurrences all around Tokyo, they are either helped or hindered by a mysterious man in a long black coat. There seems to be a new woman in Tsuna\'s life, but it\'s Ibaraki, ... Texhnolyze Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Derek Guder (Fri 04-16-2004)
The Review!Comparisons with Yoshitoshi ABe\'s most infamous work are unavoidable but surprisingly apt, in tone, characters and style. Resembling nothing so much as an odd combination of serial experiments lain and a dark Yakuza film, this was far from wha... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Top Ten Toys of 2000!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-31-2000)
...idsville, Land of the Lost), but the character of Pufnstuf, the lovable dragon mayor of Living Island, was the embodiment of the pure joy that was the Krofft magic. 8)SILENT SCREAMERS: Graf Orlock Just when you thought McFarlane Toys had the lock on de... Spectral Motion creates creatures for 'Hellboy II'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-11-2008)
...revival, 'Land of the Lost'. Still Elizalde told us he looks forward to doing more comic-based movies.
"There really is no limit beyond imagination to what you can create. The universe in which comic book characters live is boundless," Eliz... Galaxy Angel AA Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Mon 09-22-2008)
More comic inanity from the Angel Brigade is this fourth season that shows no signs of letting up from the funny the earlier episodes brought. What They SayThe wacky adventures of the Angel Brigade continue as they spread mayhem and mischief across the ga... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE
by Carl Cortez (Fri 06-15-2001)
It's probably no surprise that ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE isn't very good. For a Walt Disney Picture, there isn't any dancing tea cups or pumas breaking out into song to make up for an awkward story. In fact, the very adult nature of the film which tries ... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
...ries, The Land of The Lost. Uneven but sometimes impressive makeup, animation and full-size mockups of dinosaurs, aliens and missing links (all courtesy of the talented Chiodo Brothers), plus surprisingly complex story-lines and generally bad acting, ... “Lost” in Thought…
by Daniel Peacock (Sat 11-11-2006)
The TV series Lost is probably the single most ambitious attempt to create a puzzle program on television yet.
Leaving aside the complexities of the riddles in the show itself, just in case anyone had not yet realized the game-playing subtext,... Mania gets into bed with 'The Lost Boys: The Tribe'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-04-2008)
Last Tuesday, Warner Home Video released 'Lost Boys: The Tribe' on DVD. The movie is a direct-to-DVD follow up to the much loved vampire movie of the 1980s which make Keifer Sutherland and instant success and launched The Coreys (Mr. Feldman and Mr. Haim)... VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE DVD SALES OF NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW (Tue 09-25-2007)
Feature Film Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series Debuts At Number 25 On Nielsen VideoScan San Francisco, CA, September 25, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation...Haim Hates LOST BOYS 2 and Updates on LB 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-06-2008)
A month after insiders announced that Warner Bros. executives were developing a third installment in their Lost Boys franchise, Corey Haim has publicly lashed out against Lost Boys: The Tribe and updated the fans on what we can expect in Lost Boys 3, whic... "Warriors: The Lost Warrior, Volume One"
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 04-30-2007)
If you believe manga should stick to the strictest sense of its definition--Japanese comics by Japanese writers and artists--now would be the time to jump off the bandwagon. Make sure to tuck in your chin and roll as you hit the ground.
If you'... 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... Peter Pan
by Coming Attractions (Mon 11-17-2003)
Genre: Family/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures (Domestic); Columbia Pictures (International).Production Company: Revolution Studios/Universal Pictures/Columbia Pictures.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jason Isaacs (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling);... Magic Knights Rayearth Memorial Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-20-2001)
What They SayMagic Knight Rayearth continues as Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, having defeated very person they were trying to rescue, Princess Emeraude, were finally able to leave Cephiro. Filled with regret, they returned to their families, and their native Toky... 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’... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... 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... Deth Eternal Part Two
by John Thonen (Thu 08-08-2002)
The sixth and latest entry in producer Charles Band's long running sci-fi series, TRANCERS, has recently been released on video and DVD. So what better time to take a look back at the career of Jack Deth, the time traveling, tough guy cop who stars in the... A New Take on GALACTICA
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-18-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSStu Phillips' bombastic, rousing music to Glen A. Larson's (no relation) original 1978 TV series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA was one of the best things about that derivative space opera, a fully realized, authoritative, and wonderfully... 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 Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom La-La Land Records comes The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal (LLLCD 1016), a new limited edition collection of more than an hour's worth of music from the famed sci-fi producer's last seven films, much of which has never b... Wildmusic
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-13-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Disney has released a quite nice soundtrack to their latest animated comedy, THE WILD, featuring a splendid, full-blooded orchestral score by Alan Silvestri, who hasn't had an outright swashbuckling score like this 2001's THE MU... Some Hard Truths to Face
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-12-2007)
The Sword of Truth series debuted in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule and has been chugging on ever since. Translated into 20 foreign languages with 10 million copies in print, Terry Goodkind’s leviathan of an epic clocks in at over 7700 pages an... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... Have you “LOST” interest?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-06-2006)
This week I’m most looking forward to Lost, mainly to see if this episode makes up for the lackluster season so far. We were promised in ads that the last two episodes of the fall season would change everything. Last week we saw SPOI... SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 08-07-2002)
There are hyphenates and then there is Robert Rodriguez. The filmmaker has 15 credits on his new film, SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS. These would be director, writer, producer (with Elizabeth Avellan), editor, director of digital photography, prod... Dragon Ball GT Lost Episodes Vol. #3: Ruination Uncut
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-27-2004)
What They SayEpisode 7: Trunks, the Bride
The Saiyans arrive on a peaceful planet with one very large problem. The monster Zoonama has the incredible ability to produce earthquakes by merely shaking his gigantic whiskers! Now the monster is demanding a b... Lost Boys Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 07-01-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaname ItsukiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayOne evening, a boy named \"Air\" suddenly appears at Mizuki's window, forcibly transporting him to Neverland. Having grown up most of his life without his own father, Mizuk... Star Trek: New Voyages and the Nebula Conundrum
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-17-2008)
James Cawley, the man who moonlights as Capt. Kirk in his own fan venture Star Trek: New Voyages / Phase 2, is in a bit of a predicament after one of his online episodes caught the attention of the Science Fiction Writers of America. The script for &ldquo... Dorothy of Oz Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 12-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Son HeeJoonTranslated by:NeeHa JungAdapted by:Kevin KilgoreWhat They SayWhen Mara Shin\'s dog Toto gets lost one fateful day, she goes in search for him along some yellow brick road and ends up in the wonderful land of Oz! Eve... ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Series (Thu 07-20-2000)
"Outer space has never been so out of control!" HOUSTON - ADV Films wants to introduce to you volumes 1 and 2 of the Lost Universe series on DVD!!! Watch as Kain, Canal, and Millie begin their zany adventures. While the Universal Guardians handle most of...Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-12-2003)
This week, I've decided to shake things up a bit. Lost in Translation, as a column, has slowly evolved into quite a lot of things. Initially a forum for reviewing English soundtracks for Anime, Lost in Translation has become something of an answering ho... Watch the Skies! And the Seas!
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-17-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS One of the best science fiction scores of the 1950s comes to CD for believe it or not the very first time with FSM's premiere release of the full Dimitri Tiomkin score for 1951's THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (Vol 8. No 1). Pr... NEXT
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-25-2007)
This week’s shopping bag leaves little to be desired. The 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Cujo’ looks all right. I love special features and ‘Cujo’ probably has the best this week. So, I’ll thr... What's In Store For The Third Season of LOST?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-05-2006)
TV. Guide's Michael Ausiello recently snagged the executive producers of Lost, Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. He fought valiantly for as much Lost information as humanly possible.Mentioned in the interview was a tid-bit regarding Lindelof's involvement... Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (Wed 06-06-2007)
What They SayA land forever covered in ice... A princess missing for ten years... And one high-spirited ninja named Naruto! Naruto and his team are sent on a mission to guard Yukie Fujikaze, a popular actress starring in the hit movie \"The Adventures of...Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Deluxe Edition (Wed 07-18-2007)
What They SayA land forever covered in ice... A princess missing for ten years... And one high-spirited ninja named Naruto! Naruto and his team are sent on a mission to guard Yukie Fujikaze, a popular actress starring in the hit movie \"The Adventures of...VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2007 (Sun 07-22-2007)
Six New Series Deliver Unique Mix Of Historical Drama, Science Fiction, Award-Winning Comedic Romance and Supernatural Action San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol... Princess Ai: Ultimate Edition Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Created by: Courtney Love & D.J. Milky / Illustrated by: Misaho KUJIRADOU / Written by: Misaho KUJIRADOU & D.J. MilkyTranslated by:Kimiko FUJIKAWA & Yuki N. JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayRelive the amazing journey of Ai-Land\... The 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... Dokebi Bride Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MarleyTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBorn into a shaman family, Sunbi has inherited the power to see and communicate with spirits just like her grandmother, a notable shaman and savior of their little fishing village... Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-23-2001)
What They SayA new horror envelops Tokyo in a web of fear as a mysterious entity runs amok, pulling its victims into the sewers and devouring them! Can even the combined forces of the Knight Sabers, Genom and the A.D. Police stop the monster before it cho... Princess Ai Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Sun 03-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Misaho Kujiradou, Courtney Love, & DJ MilkyTranslated by:Kimiko Fujikawa and Yuki N. JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe culmination of Ai's journey of self-discovery is at hand, and salvation is on the horizon. As hunters from... RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES EMMA, LOST UNIVERSE COLLECTION & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 06-30-2007)
Anime Expo: New property announcements, preview of 20th Anniversary Year GRIMES, IA, June 30, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. kicked off its 20th anniversary year a few weeks early with a trio of announcements during its June 30t...Right Stuf Gets More Lost (Wed 11-14-2007)
The folks at Right Stuf are gearing up for their upcoming release of the Lost Universe series and have a new press release out that has some good news for fans of the series.At lostuniverse.rightstuf.com, visitors can read a new, exclusive interview with ...Viz Media Expands Naruto™ Momentum With New DVD Releases of Naruto The Lost Story and Latest Naruto Uncut Box Set (Thu 05-24-2007)
Latest Releases Continue To Drive Tremendous Momentum Behind The Hottest Anime And Manga Property In North America San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publi...I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... SF Obstacles
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-08-2007)
No matter the series, author, or even the medium used, science fiction is a genre inherently linked to (and some may say delimited by) technology. Hard line SF creators like Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and William Gibson may make extrapolating curre... GOLDEN SUN: THE LOST AGE
by Troy Roberts (Thu 06-12-2003)
When GOLDEN SUN came out for the Game Boy Advance over a year and a half ago, the gaming world was pleasantly surprised. GOLDEN SUN presented gamers with an engaging challenge on the portable system, while sporting some great graphics and fun gameplay. No... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-29-2005)
What They SayThe battle between Stoffel\'s militia and the current regime\'s army has begun! Yuri tries to stop the conflict, but his anger transforms him into the out-of-control Demon King. After this incident, it\'s rumored that a Demon King is arrested... Lost Universe Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-13-2001)
What They SayThere was always something a little strange about Rail Claymore, Kain?s contact in the Universal Guardians. But who knew that he was a spy feeding information to the dark forces? Now that this former friend is on the lam Kain, Millie, and Can... THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 05-03-2002)
Gripping human drama, spine-tingling suspense, cutting-edge special effects, impressive production values THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA has none of these, but it's a heap of fun anyway. An affectionate spoof of '50s-style sci-fi Z-movies of the most laugh... How to Land Yourself a Great Broad
by Jessica Chobot (Tue 02-20-2007)
In honor of Hallmark’s throughout the land decreeing that February is the month of love, I have dedicated this installment of WWJCD to Eros. May all of you reading this find true love and happiness.
(LMFAO! Good luck with that!)
__________________... Lost Universe, Best Of Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayAcross a sea of stars comes one out of this world musical experience featuring all of your favorite vocals from the Lost Universe TV Series. In a single CD you can enjoy both the original version and the stellar dance remixes from songs such ... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-15-2003)
It's actually been a while since a column I wrote sparked conversation on the English Track, the dub lover's sanctuary on Anime on DVD. While I would like to think it was my witty writing, and unique insights into the world of dubbing, I know it was all ...