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Being a Brief... Platonic Dialog About Angelic Layer?
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-27-2004)
The following is a conversation I witnessed between Socrates and my friend, Bob. Knowing it would be of interest to scholars in the future, I carefully transcribed the conversation and report it here so that others may learn the wisdom from what has trans... Angelic Layer Vol. #1-7
by Paul Jacques (Sat 04-09-2005)
What They SayThe moment small town girl Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo, she is thrust into the excitement of Angelic Layer-a high-tech, fast-paced game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operators.
Twelve-year-old Misaki,... Angelic Layer Box Set (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 10-13-2006)
What They SayTake robotic dolls controlled by their owner's thoughts, place them in a holographic playing field and you have Angelic Layer, the runaway smash game that is taking Japan by storm! That's what Misaki finds as she arrives in Tokyo to start hig... 
Vaughn says 'X-Men 3' script tooks 6 days to write
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-11-2005)
While doing press for 'Layer Cake', director Matthew Vaughn revealed, "The project I'm on we just did the script in 6 days so I've done both extremes now."
When asked what the 6-day wonder was the director said, "X-men. Which we can't talk about! There... Vaughn vows to bring X-fans "to tears" (Fri 04-22-2005)
While promoting 'Layer cake' Matthew Vaughn talked about his approach to the new 'X-men' movie: "I think Singer probably treats it in a more simplistic manner then I'm going to. It's going to expand on things. There's three or four scenes I know people wi...Vader is No Superman & Hulk Madness
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
... I think 'Layer Cake' and 'Stardust' tie with '28 Days Later' as the best British films of this decade so having him onboard would be amazing. But at this stage I can't even give you a little wink, except to say that the director is already in place an... Video Interview: Matthew Vaughn on 'X-Men 3' (Tue 05-03-2005)
Matthew Vaughn takes some time out from talking about 'Layer Cake' to answer questions about 'X-Men 3'.Are we sick of Neil Gaiman yet?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-09-2007)
...ector of "Layer Cake", he prepared the script for Guy Ritchie. Guy wasn't interested. Matthew looked for a director and then said, "fuck it" and did it himself, and did it beautifully.
When Matthew walked off of "X-Men 3", was not happy with the scr... Miramax Remaking Thriller DEBT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-30-2008)
Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) may be directing Thor next or he may not (production has stalled) but he does have a new project to oversee as producer. The trades announced that he has been set up by Miramax to oversee a remake of the Israeli thriller The De... Review: 'Stardust' charms and amuses
by Leslie Morgan (Mon 07-16-2007)
... Vaughn ('Layer Cake') and a delightful adapted screenplay written by Jane Goldman.
A young store clerk named Tristan (played by the adorably charming Charlie Cox) lives in a small town called Wall and believes he has met the love of his life in t... Mark Millar Confirms KICK ASS Project
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-30-2008)
The guys over at AICN reported last week that a theatrical adaptation of Mark Millar's comic Kick Ass was on the horizon with Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) set to direct. Well, while we now have a confirmation from the creator that a film version is set to ... Angelic Layer Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-02-2003)
What They SayThe moment small town girl Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo, she is thrust into the excitement of Angelic Layer-a high-tech, fast-paced game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operators, also called Deus.
Twelv... Chikyu Misaki Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-18-2006)
...already 9-layer cake without causing it to cave in on itself. Misaki also begins to recollect some of her childhood memories that may have ties to Neo, who has disappeared off into the wilderness alone.
Production continues to be solid--color pages, ... Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-10-2008)
...'s Tale / Layer Cake / Spider-man ... / Talladega Nights / Underworld Evolution) [Blu-ray]
Final Fantasy: Complete Collection
Icons of Adventure Collection (The Pirates of Blood River / The Devil-Ship Pirates / The Stranglers of Bomb... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
...ngs about LAYER CAKE. Unfortunately, rather than find another director that might bring a distinctive vision to the franchise, Fox hired a guy whose can passably imitate better directors. "Also, most of the characters, including the ones that were sup... Angelic Layer Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-02-2004)
What They SayThe finals are about to begin, but the rules have changed and Misaki has to select a partner, forcing her to make a difficult decision - choosing between her friends.The Review!Angelic Layer continues to be one of the best \'feel good\' anime... Angelic Layer Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-11-2004)
What They SayIt\'s the semifinal games in Kanto, and only the best player will survive and advance to the National Tournament. The stakes are high, and Misaki and Hatoko face their toughest competitors so far.
Tamayo and Kotaro are there to cheer the gi... Creating Energy Beams by dperceful
by Adam Thur (Wed 06-09-2004)
Application: Photoshop CS
Any version should work, layouts are going to look a little different depending
on your version. The theory of this tutorial can be applied in your app of choice.
Level: Intermediate
Let me quickly start wit... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Angelic Layer volume seven
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-27-2004)
Hello, and welcome to a poignant moment in "Being a Brief Discussion..." The fact of the matter is that no matter how much we might wish otherwise, our favorite shows eventually come to an end. In one sense it's a sad event, but it's also a time when we c... Angelic Layer Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-19-2004)
What They Say\"Miracle Rookie\" Misaki and Angel Hikaru continue to battle it out on the Layer, but at the Kanto Regional Games, the competition is tougher than ever, and players are disqualified after only one loss.
Misaki gets singing lessons from popu... Angelic Layer Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-06-2004)
What They SayWith the finals well underway, Misaki and friends decide to take a well-deserved break at the beach, but Icchan and his group are there, too. A secret love is revealed, and new loves bloom as the whole gang takes a break from the stress of t... Being a Brief Discussion With David L. Williams
by Way Jeng (Thu 11-18-2004)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
There aren't many shows that I give an unqualified recommendation. A show might be great, but there's almost always something that has to be noted. There might be a small but significant flaw that the audience will have to tolerate.... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Angelic Layer Volume 5
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-25-2004)
Hello, and welcome to our second installment. This time around I'm taking a look at Angelic Layer's fifth volume, released by ADV Films. This is a great show with a dub to match, and is currently one of my favorite dubs. Going into this disc I wasn't sure... Angelic Layer Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-11-2004)
What They SayThe championship match is about to begin, but before that can happen, everyone must confess their deepest secrets and confront their own demons as the past finally catches up with the present. In the most exhilarating battle yet, the Miracle ... Angelic Layer Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-24-2003)
What They SayAlthough Misaki has just started playing the amazing fighting game Angelic Layer, she is already competing against the best in Tokyo for a chance to fight in the national tournament in Kanto. She seems to be holding her own, but there are a l... Toshiba Denies Rumors, Announces Triple-Layer HD-DVD (Tue 05-10-2005)
Denying the reports coming out of the Japanese press about immiment unification plans with the Blu-Ray group, Toshiba has unveiled at the Media-Tech Expo 2005 event that they have achieved a triple-layer HD-DVD format that is capable of storing 45 gb. Thi...Capes! by B - Part 3
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Tue 01-03-2006)
Part 3: The Last Details
Previous Section
Okay, so let's continue. If you want the cape to really look 3D, you should have it folding
over itself at the edges. Here's a diagram, in case the words alone made no sense:
Got it? Ok. Let's on... Capes! by B - Part 2
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Tue 01-03-2006)
Part 2: Peaks, Valleys and Rainforests
(Rainforests not included)
Previous Section
Before we continue, in the layers window, hide the layer with Natasha in it. (Which I've only just
now named something more appropriate than "Layer 1". Like man... Antique Bakery (aka: Seiyou Kotto Yougashiten) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 01-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshinaga FumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayWinter rain showers bring much more than frosting flowers when a mysterious man in sunglasses shows up at the bakery and addresses Tachibana as "My Lord" in front... Creating Heroes from Scratch - Part 1 by Jakkar
by Adam Thur (Sat 11-30-2002)
A Tutorial By
Jakkar
So you want to draw a real nice super-hero, but you don't have any good base models to use?
you know what you want it to look like, but you don't know where you can get a picture of someone
in the right pose without tons of Fr... Video/HowTo: Make Your Own Optimus Prime Cake (Wed 06-27-2007)
In one of the cooler, less creepy bits of obsessive nerdery I've seen on the internet in a while, this husband and wife team not only made an Optimus Prime birthday cake, but they also created a following short video of it as well.UK DVD Review: Angelic Layer (Sat 04-09-2005)
On 04/18/2005, ADV Films UK is set to release the final volume of this series and Paul Jacques has decided to try and tackle the release as a whole instead of on a volume by volume basis with Angelic Layer.Newly Reviewed: Angelic Layer (Mon 01-19-2004)
Whittling away at the pile some more, we\'ve taken a look at the 01/06/2004 release of Angelic Layer Vol. #3 from ADV Films.Advance Review: Angelic Layer (Fri 06-11-2004)
Whenever people talk about how there\'s nothing good coming out or there hasn\'t been anything good released lately, I end up looking at what we\'ve been watching and it\'s a series like this that reminds me just what kind of great shows have been hitting...DVD Review: Angelic Layer (Fri 10-13-2006)
Bryce is back today with a new collection review as he tackles a full length series with the 09/27/2005 release of Angelic Layer Complete Collection from ADV Films.Advance Review: Angelic Layer (Wed 02-11-2004)
Due out on 02/17/2004 is Angelic Layer Vol. #4 from ADV Films, the latest series that I get told goes into the player as quickly as possible not only by my wife but by my four year old.Advance Review: Angelic Layer (Thu 05-06-2004)
Due out on 05/11/2004 from ADV Films is the penultimate volume in one of the better fighting tournament series of recent years, Angelic Layer Vol. #6.Newly Reviewed: Angelic Layer (Fri 04-02-2004)
Released this week from ADV Films is Angelic Layer Vol. #5, one of the more enjoyable family oriented tournament series I think we\'ve ever seen.Coloring Pencilled Images in Photoshop by Ed Hopkins
by Adam Thur (Wed 08-13-2003)
Photoshop is not just for
photographs. It's also a powerful tool for enhancing pencil art. Here
you will learn how to make the most out of your pencils (or someone
else's pencils).
We'll... Angelic Layer Box Set (Thinpak)
by Ben Leary (Thu 06-05-2008)
What They SayThe moment small town girl Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo, she is thrust into the excitement of Angelic Layer--a high-tech, fast-paced game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operators, also called Deus. Twelv... Newly reviewed: Angelic Layer (Wed 12-24-2003)
Though it seemed like it came out late and a number of online shops took forever to get a copy, we managed to get this not too long ago and finally found the right time to sit down and enjoy it. Released back on 11/25/2003 from ADV Films, we\'ve posted a ...Interlude
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-08-2005)
What They SayIn a world where the power of imagination becomes reality, the young, powerful minded Mutsuki creates a utopia for herself and her brother. Then comes the mysterious Aya who enters this world to vie for the affections of Mutsuki\'s older bro... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Angelic Layer Volume Six
by Way Jeng (Sun 05-23-2004)
Hello, and welcome to another installment in our continuing series of looks into the world of English anime dubs. This time I'll be examining the sixth volume of Angelic Layer, released by ADV Films. This show has been and lot of fun and has a lot to comm... Angelic Layer Cast (Wed 07-16-2003)
The Angelic Layer Cast Guessing Game has completed and Janice Williams of ADV Films has posted the results:Director: David WilliamsADR Script: Tiffany GrantStudio: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors Misaki - Jessica Boone - The main character. She has just mo...Advance review: Angelic Layer (Thu 10-02-2003)
Every time I think I\'m getting one less series in my queue to watch, another one pops up. Starting on 10/14/2003 from ADV Films is Angelic Layer Vol. #1, the latest series from CLAMP to hit this side of the ocean. With it being a first volume, it\'s avai...More Quick and Easy Clean-Up Methods by dperceful
by Adam Thur (Tue 07-29-2003)
Application: Photoshop (apply the same theory for PSP, Painter, etc)
So here we are again. As I stated before in a previous lesson, I use three different methods to clean up an image, all depending on time and the image. So... Ed Hopkins creates The Thing
by Adam Thur (Fri 10-04-2002)
Welcome to my tutorial on The Thing. What follows is the step-by-step process
I used to turn actor Robert Patrick (X-Files) into the ever lovin' blue-eyed
idol o' millions. This was done on a Mac using Adobe Photoshop 5.0.
1.
Fi... Angelic Layer Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Please see our combined review for this title.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Angelic Layer Vol. #7 (-)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentAngelic Layer Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Please see our combined review for this title.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Angelic Layer Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Please see our combined review for this title.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Angelic Layer Vol. #6 (-)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentAngelic Layer Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Please see our combined review for this title.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Angelic Layer Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Please see our combined review for this title.FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 5.1 Language,English SubtitlesReview Equipment Fruits Basket Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-03-2004)
What They SayTo say that Tohru Honda\'s life in the Sohma household has been difficult would be quite an understatement. She has learned to adapt to a constantly changing environment, to selflessly put others before herself and to courageously face her ow... Freedom Vol. #2 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-31-2007)
What They SayDuring routine maintenance on the lunar surface, Takeru finds a strange capsule containing a single photograph. Captivated by the enigmatic girl in the photo, he scours the city in vain for clues to her identity. In desperation, Takeru and fr... TOP 10: Do they serve cake or pie at the AMERICAN WEDDING?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-04-2003)
Surprising no one, Universal's third entry in its AMERICAN PIE escapdes took top place at the box office this past weekend. AMERICAN WEDDING rocketed to first place, earning an estimated $34 million dollars. Not bad, but not as big an opening as AMERICAN ... Gunsmith Cats Revised Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Fri 02-15-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayRally and Minnie-May are two teen girls running a weapons shop in Chicago…but they have a side business as bounty hunters! Though their main ta... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #2 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-22-2007)
What They SayAn unusual new breed of vampires terrorizes England while increasing at an alarming rate, making it impossible to conceal their presence from the public for much longer. Furthermore, the attacks seem organized, which makes the situation even ... Art School - Tutorial - Do it Yerself Nudity - Step 8-11
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-02-2002)
Steps Eight to Eleven - Costuming at Super Speed
Figure 8 - Our new green suit layer
Okay, here goes Costuming at Super Speed... *StrangeFish takes a deep breath*
Duplicate your suit layer. This is as easy as copying and pa... ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-16-2008)
What They SayAn unusual new breed of vampires terrorizes England while increasing at an alarming rate, making it impossible to conceal their presence from the public for much longer. Furthermore, the attacks seem organized, which makes the situation even ... Art School - Tutorial - Do it Yerself Nudity - Step 2
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-02-2002)
Step Two - Pretty Running Ants
This step involves deep etching the image to what the suit would look like. Deep etching just means removing the background from the main focus of the image. While this background isn't bad, it might have been a tropica... 50 GB Blu-ray discs, V FOR VENDETTA announced and TOTAL RECALL on Blu-ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-15-2006)
HD DVD Outselling Blu-ray 3:1:: Last week the North American HD DVD Promotional Group, the organization responsible for touting HD DVDs as you could probably guess from the name, issued a press release where they quoted the Nielsen VideoScan DVD sell-thr... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... Three free HD DVDs from Toshiba, and "Click" on Blu-ray.
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-29-2006)
...URAI
LAYER CAKE
LEAGUE OF EXTRODINARY GENTLEMEN
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
OMEN
SPEED
TRANSPORTER
November 21, 2006
HD DVD
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
YOU, ME, AND DUPREE
Blu-ray... Pioneer, Sharp Introduce Blu-Ray Players (Thu 10-07-2004)
Ceatec continues to be the latest place to find out what\'s going on within the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray camps as prototype hardware is unveiled. Talking about one of the PC drives being displayed in regards to the formats it can handle, \"Formats supported by ...Pretear
by Paul Grisham (Sun 04-28-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Singapore publisher Odex has a few DVD titles under their belt now, and they have committed to becoming a world-class anime studio. My first experience with them was Boys Be..., a title not yet available in Region 1. That disc wa... SAW II
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-21-2006)
SAW II (the Roman numeral specified by the studio, so don't try calling it SAW 2) is the kind of movie that gets to the Injury To Eye material right away, cluing you in as to what kind of movie experience you're about to have. We see the latest victim of ... Antique Bakery Contest (Mon 08-01-2005)
Thanks to the kind generosity of the folks at Digital Manga Publishing, we have six copies of their new August 2005 release of Antique Bakery, a rather interesting and enticing series! We want to help them s...Fans Take On... Monica Rial!
by The English Track Forum Members (Sun 01-11-2004)
Monica Rial has always considered herself a dancer who became an actress. She's performed such roles as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" and Lidia in "Runaways". "Stage acting is fun because it's instant gratification," Rial said at Anime Weekend Atlanta in 2002... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)
What They SayNana\'s grandfather always wanted to capture the rainbow. After years of tinkering, he finally found a crystal that separates light from a rainbow into its seven basic colors. The experiment only needed to bake for a few more seconds. That\'s... Music for Innocence and Alchemy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-27-2005)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE may be the most brilliant visualization that anime has thus far provoked. The first anime movie ever to complete at the Cannes Film Festival (and only the 6th animated film ev... Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"... Art School - Tutorial - Do it Yerself Nudity - Step 6
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-02-2002)
Step Six - Life Gets Better
Our suit is almost done! Yay! We made it past the tough part! In this step, we're going to make the detail in the suit softer by using the Gaussian Blur. This tool does what the name suggests, it blurs the image, givin... How to 'Marrow-nize' an image Part 3
by Adam Thur (Sat 08-24-2002)
This is a really natural looking hairdo. What I've done here is colored the hair a type of brown (but left some of the original color as well) and then did some light smudging with a large brush.
After that, I did some fine brushing with a str... Art School - Tutorial - Do it Yerself Nudity - Step 4
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-02-2002)
Step Four - Grey World
Filling out the suit area in grey
Create a new layer. This is going to be our first official costuming layer. Yep, we're starting on the costuming now. I mask the layer that our Olsen Rogue is on. This wi... Art School - Tutorial - Do it Yerself Nudity - Step 3
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-02-2002)
Step Three - Paper Dollies
Figure 3 - Test costuming Rogue
We've gotten rid of the background, and our Rogue is on a new layer, ready for manipping. Now we're ready to start costuming. At this point, I usually create a new laye... Kekkaishi Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 05-20-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yellow Tanabe Translated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayBy night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi" - a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori'... WWJCD: Rewriting The Rules Of Horror
by Jessica Chobot (Sat 11-04-2006)
Stop and ask your average individual over the age of five and under the age of 50 what the standard plot “rules” are within your average horror movie and chances are they’ll be able to rattle them off as if they were an extra from Scr... The Evangelion Factor
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-12-1998)
As the thinking goes, with every format/media that comes out, there is one "killer app"lication that will make it a household word. For VHS, many make claims of the movie Top Gun, which was the first of the sell-through tapes to hit the market. For CD, a ... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs
by Way Jeng (Mon 04-19-2004)
Subject: Thematic concerns in character dubbing
Hello, and welcome to another installment of "Being a Brief Discussion..." This time around I'd like to take a moment to consider thematic intent, one of the more subtle points of dub enjoyment. Naturally, ... Azumanga Daioh OST Vol. #1
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 11-19-2004)
What They SayThe anime series \"Azumanga Daioh\" is a hilarious look into the daily lives and classroom antics of a group of normal (and not-so normal) high school girls and their teachers based on a popular comic strip turned-anime series. Featuring 10-... Antique Bakery (aka: Seiyou Kotto Yougashiten) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshinaga FumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayTwo women reporters - a.k.a. \"busty female announcer unit Haruka & Tammy\" - also enter the scene, and while manager Tachibana is interested in them, they\'re on... Matrixblur
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 01-22-2006)
Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight!
Our victim today is the infamous (seriously! just ask anyone who
knows him...) MatrixBlur, aka ETD, aka
Blurry, aka Matrix[expletive deleted].
(Please note that no Matrixblurs were harme... Antique Bakery (aka: Seiyou Kotto Yougashiten) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshinaga FumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayWhen an old antique shop re-opens as the hottest new bakery in an unsuspecting neighborhood, there's no doubt that a few surprises are cooking. Love, rejection, o... Adding Realistic Foliage to your Images by Ed Hopkins
by Adam Thur (Wed 08-06-2003)
To add foliage
to a picture (like
this one of Poison Ivy)
you can make use of patterns. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on
making a seamless pattern using Photoshop.
... Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #36
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-05-2005)
What They SayIn volume 36 of the show that knows why the chicken crossed the road, the school gruonds become a battlegruond between the students and a group of chain-saw wielding tomato lovers in \"Tomobiki High School Survival Game! Who Whill Be The Sole... Displaced Capes by dperceful
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 01-29-2006)
I seem to have Displaced my cape, has anyone seen
it?
Application: Photoshop
Level of Difficulty: Working knowledge of Photoshop (tools
are not explained in depth)
If you haven't looked at B's tutorial on capes...please take
... You Are the Neverending Story
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-17-2007)
Last week on a very special episode of the Mumbling Kitsune, I got on a bit of a high horse about anime and manga fandoms. I talked about the sneers, the jeers, the hair-trigger arguments that erupt when fans clash and offer up moldy comparisons ... Experimental Anime Website (Wed 09-25-2002)
For those looking for an interesting twist on recommendations of what shows to watch, I highly recommend checking out this press release below and giving the site a try: AnimeNet (http://anime.madwuv.net/) is an experimental anime suggestion system. It h...Ranma Forever Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-13-2003)
What They SayIt\'s said, if he who eats of the sakura-mochi or \"cherry blossom rice-cake\" is meant to be with you forever, the mark of the sakura shall appear on his forehead. But if it should be that he is not....
Happosai\'s always relied on his spe... HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven - Part II
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-10-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the polemical Paul Verhoeven, we talked about the effect of Elisabeth Shue’s injury on the shoot, and the directing difficulties incurred due to the invisibility special effects, how that affected Kevin Bacon’s performance... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 7"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 11-21-2006)
So, it all ends here with season seven of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I must say I entered this season with the most trepidation; not out of concern that the season would be bad but that after this season ended there would be no more episodes to w... "Blank" #1
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 01-05-2007)
When faced with a hard choice, my mother used to say she didn't know whether to "shit or go blind." Growing up, I couldn't explain what made the expression work, but I've since gained a little understanding for my mother's words. ... License To Ill
by Damon Brown (Tue 02-20-2007)
You have to feel sad for Vin Diesel. Aside from his career shift from bad-ass Pitch Black to The Pacifier (or, as I like to call it, Adventure In Babysitters 2: First Blood), the former $20 million man is perhaps the only person in videogame land, and... Weekend Box Office Report for February 2-4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-04-2007)
This is the weekend where a large portion of the 18-48+ demographic is out planning their big party and preparing for a big game. Going to the theatres isn’t exactly first and foremost on those individuals’ minds right now. So what does Screen... Prison Break - “Bolshoi Booze”
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 11-16-2006)
This season of Prison Break has been top notch, even with the blasted baseball games getting in the way, but this episode really took things up a notch. LOST and other similar series should take a look at this episode because this is how you do suspense.... "Someday's Dreamers 1: Spellbound"
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 12-22-2006)
Someday's Dreamers: Spellbound might bring back memories of the impotent "creative writing" exercises you went through in grade school. The teacher, not keen on the idea of spending his weekend grading clumsy stories, would hand out a ... The latest news on HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs.
by John Sinnott (Sun 08-27-2006)
The format war between the two competing formats of high definition video software, HD DVD and Blu-Ray, is in full swing. Both formats have their first generation players out along with several discs. The two camps, Blu-Ray, backed by Sony, and HD DVD, ... "BLAME!" Vol. 2
by Janet Houck (Sun 03-11-2007)
I’ll say right off the bat, BLAME! requires you to be a sci-fi fan in order to enjoy it to the fullest. The story doesn’t run quickly at all, and the artwork tends towards thin, sketchy lines expressing a cancer-ridden world and people. Reg... Vaughn has STARDUST in Eyes
by News Editor (Wed 10-26-2005)
LAYER CAKES's Matthew Vaughn is in talks with Paramount Pictures to direct STARDUST. The script by Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman is based on Neil Gaiman's adult fairy tale, which was published by DC Comics.The novel Stardust: Being a Romance Within the... 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 PUNISHER: TYGER
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-02-2006)
Garth Ennis's long run on THE PUNISHER has been many things -- darkly funny, simply unfunny, and always disturbingly violent. Since it's jump from Marvel Knights to Max, Ennis has pulled no punches. He doesn't shy away from treating Frank Castle like a ... THE DEAD ZONE: "Independence Day"
by Jason Davis (Fri 06-30-2006)
"Independence Day," aired a week early by any sensible estimation, but the episode's production number reveals it was shot just prior to last December's "A Very Dead Zone Christmas" as the fourteenth episode of a 22-episode season. Of course, if things h... Bolle busted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-12-2006)
I'd like to write a bit about our Prize Closet this week. Yes, I thought that might perk you up but we'll be getting to our giveaway down below a bit. We've been running giveaways in this column fairly regularly for the past year or so, and I try to get ... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
...rector of LAYER CAKE’s Matthew Vaughn, I for one am definitely interested in this story.
Forgotten Realmscreator Ed Greenwood lends his narrative talent to create the first installment of a brand new series set in the wildly popula... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... 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... 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... Doomsday Entering SMALLVILLE, Luthor Departs
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)
As expected and rumored, leading star Michael Rosenbaum has left "Smallville" as it's set to begin production on Season 8. Also, a press release has indicated that Doomsday will be featured in the upcoming season, which you can see below.Here's ... Diamond updates (Wed 07-16-2003)
The folks at Diamond Comics have updated their Previews magazine a bit and there's some interesting tidbits in there for late fall releases. First off, it's worth noting that Manga's Macross box set will include all four episodes of Macross Plus as well a...Anime Central: ADV Panel Update (Sat 04-20-2002)
We got word in from Mariela courtesy of ADV directly this evening about more of their new licenses. Anime: Noir and Full Metal Panic are officially announced, and they also have Angelic Layer, Najica, and Mazinkaiser. Animetrax: New CD\'s due out for Prin...BIONIC WOMAN: The Education of Jamie Sommers
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-26-2007)
This episode is all about fear, not for the characters though; this is fear from the writers of the series. They have fear of attempting to write a unique drama with a sci-fi theme. The minute things seem to get hairy and it looks like the write... Fox Announces FF2 & DIE HARD 4 Blu-Ray Releases
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-30-2007)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-Ray DVD releases of their latest titles, FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER & LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD. FF2 will hit local North America shelves on October 2, 2007 and hit international zon... 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... Air Guitar’n
by Captain Gordon Edward (Tue 04-03-2007)
Welcome to another week of the Countdown, where time is ticking down but we are too busy to notice because of all the games we play. This week spring break seems all but dead, which will allow us to catch up on a few of the titles that came out recentl... Music At World’s End
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Hans Zimmer’s music for the third Pirates of the Caribbean film, At World’s End, released on CD next Tuesday by Disney Records, is a terrific rhythmic hybrid action composition that generates as much ... Heroes: How to Stop an Exploding Man
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-23-2007)
Some of you will remember way back when Heroes started, that I took issue with the pacing of it. I still believe the first 3 or 4 episodes moved very slowly, especially now after being able to look back at the season as a whole. With that said, ... HUSH... HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE Soundtrack due from Intrada
by Randall Larson (Tue 10-11-2005)
Intrada Announces the first-ever recording of the musical score from HUSH...HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE, composed and conducted by Frank DeVol as Intrada Special Collection Volume 26. HUSH...HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE is set in the deep South on a nearly abandoned, ee... Mania talks with "Terra" director Aristomenis Tsirbas
by Pat Ferarra (Fri 03-30-2007)
In the wake of so many lucrative CG films it’s easy to see that early blockbusters like Toy Story (1995) and Shrek (2002) were the frontrunners for traditional animation’s demise. Now 12 years after the first theatrical release of a CGI fea... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... Merry Marvel Mutants on the march again!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-25-2003)
By now you may have heard about how the major film studios got the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ban the practice of sending out videos of their Oscar nominated films to voters. The major studios argue that having these videos in cir... The Matrix's Final Conflict
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-06-2003)
THE MATRIX: MUSICAL REVOLUTIONSDon Davis completes his MATRIX cycle with REVOLUTIONS, released Tuesday on Maverick (48412-2). The score is a thrilling, relentlessly pulsating, intricately crafted expansive recapitulation of what Davis developed so uniquel... TEEN TITANS GO! #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)
Gizmo has devised a program that allows him to analyze the Teen Titans' fighting skills as they play their favorite video game SUPER NINJA FURY, and the Titans don't even know it. Can the Titans fight off foes who know their moves better than they themsel... MONSTURD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 03-22-2004)
When it comes to reviewing films with titles like MONSTURD, lesser critics would give in to the temptation to call it a "stinker", wonder how the filmmakers "squeezed out" such a "gasser", or talk about whether or not they were "bowled over" by it. But I ... Samurais & Dollar Discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-04-2004)
A few weeks ago I told you that I found a DVD in my raisin bran. Well, on a recent trip to my neighborhood Save-A-Lot store, a display of videos caught my eye. In among the cheap fishing and sports bloopers were stacks of DVDs in simple cardboard packagin... 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... AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-29-2003)
The world is in danger, and Spider-Man is the only one who can save it. Problem is, he's stuck in his own past, and with Doctor Strange's help, he must move forward through his own personal history to the moment at which the decision which saves or destro... Bourne Supremacy, The
by Development Heck (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Thriller/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Matt Damon (Jason Bourne); Joan Allen (Helen Landy); Franka Potente; Julia Stiles; Karl Urban; Brian Cox (Ward Abbott); Tomas Arana; Tom G... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-18-2002)
Director Peter Jackson has changed the face of genre filmmaking with the success of his LORD OF THE RINGS movie trilogy. Based, of course, on J.R.R. Tolkien's ever-popular book series, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING ... ADV Films New Title Solicitations (Fri 09-12-2003)
We listed the titles for these the other day but got in the full specs - artwork, extras, summaries - for these today so we\'ve put it all up at once, including the box art for Pretear:Pretear Vol. #1 (also w/box) - 100 minutes - $29.98/$39.98 - 11/25/200...RUSE #14
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 01-09-2003)
All this week, we're taking a look at some select CrossGen titles.On a planet with a striking similarity to Victorian England - why oh why isn't the series just set in Earth's past then? (Grumble #1) - two intrepid investigators match wits with the cream ... Venom on Your DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-22-2003)
Nothing lasts forever. In my younger days as an avid comic-book collector, I eventually had to face the fact that despite every effort to keep them in a protected, hazard-free environment, pulp paper periodicals were a fragile medium at best and would ine... GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 06-25-2003)
The last giant turtle movie of the 20th century packs an awesome wallop, carrying on all the good points from the previous two films and delivering fresh thrills. Dr. Nagamine (Shinobu Nakayama) makes an alarming discovery in a rural area of the Philippin... The DVD After Tomorrow
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-11-2004)
As I was gazing lovingly at my growing stacks of DVDs the other day, I was pondering what sort of technology was bound to come along to make them all obsolete. Digital movies aren't even the wave of the future anymore they're the wave of the present. As ... ZATOICHI'S CANE SWORD
by Brian Thomas (Mon 05-24-2004)
By the 15th entry in Daiei’s popular Zatoichi series, we should be familiar with seeing him draw his sword from within his blind man’s cane, but here at last we learn a bit about where this unusual weapon came from.In the cold opening for this episode, ma... The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Tue 05-14-2002)
This has never happened to me before.Being a game reviewer is an enviable job. Think about it, you get a chance to look at the greatest (and worst) games ever and then write about them. It requires the ability to be objective when you look at a game, rega... Bad is Good
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 03-07-2005)
So around this time last year, I was laid up in the hospital recovering from major abdominal surgery. (Don't let the weighty opening trouble you, folks. I'm steering toward the shallow and the ridiculous as fast as this crate will carry me.) A crack team ... GUNSLINGER GIRL Volume 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-27-2005)
Henrietta is not an average little girl. For one thing, she’s officially dead, though because of her brainwashing she can’t recall much about how she barely survived the slaughter of her entire family. The Social Welfare Agency took care of that. The citi... DOUBLE DARE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-07-2005)
Now that fans of super-heroines Wonder Woman and Warrior Princess Xena can thrill to their complete TV adventures on DVD, this documentary on the real women behind the adventures would make an ideal companion feature. No, it's not the story of Lynda Carte... THE DEAD ZONE - The Last Goodbye
by Jason Davis (Fri 07-29-2005)
A dash of "Paul is dead" mystique, a hint of ALMOST FAMOUS, and some great performances by the regular and guest cast combine to make "The Last Goodbye" every bit as good as last week's wonderful episode. This season's taken its time in hitting its strid... THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-14-2004)
Texts on fiction writing are fond of telling writers that any story is allowed one major coincidence. This weather disaster epic is composed of a whole pile of coincidences. However, writer/director Roland Emmerich shares with Steven Spielberg a great tal... No 007 for '05
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-30-2004)
...ndie film LAYER CAKE, so would he even have the experience to handle a film that has a high element of stuntwork to it?Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! SCOOP: One reader's review of THE BOURNE SUPREMACY
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-16-2004)
While the news department tries to leave the job of reviewing movies up to our able professional film critic, from time to time we're fortunate enough to receive a "man on the street" advance review of a film, be it from a test screening or early preview ... I, ROBOT
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-16-2004)
As scenes of rioting robots are in the trailer, it is probably not giving away too much to say that there are elements of I, ROBOT that resemble another 20th Century Fox science-fiction film of long ago, namely CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Now, rob... Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)
OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t... MADDEN 2005
by James Stevenson (Tue 08-24-2004)
Once again, EA Sports' MADDEN 2005 sold millions of copies before many gamers even had the chance to read a review. But it doesn't really matter, as MADDEN 2005 is just as solid as many of the other entries in the series and will likely hold off ESPN FOOT... X-MEN LEGENDS
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-23-2004)
The beat 'em up is a genre that has quietly faded to the side and hasn't had many revolutions on the consoles in recent years. X-MEN LEGENDS takes that style of gameplay, adds a ton of depth to it, four-player support and quite frankly is one of the best ... CGI, ROBOTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-24-2005)
The Prize Closet is throbbing so let's get right to it! Geneon Entertainment has provided us with 5-packs of their recent releases to give away to five lucky readers. Send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info with your mailing address and "GENEON 5" in th... Infinite Ryvius Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-12-2003)
What They Say2225 AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will ... Genesis Climber Mospeada Volume 5 (-)
What They SayThe Review!If Nippon Columbia had not chosen to include the Love, Live, Alive OAV on the series discs, the 5th volume would have been the final volume if all the DVDs had 5 episodes. Mospeada?s plot points are wound together as the series and...Adventures of Mini Goddess Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2002)
What They SaySuper Small = Super Cute! Whenever Keichi leaves the house, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld shrink themselves to play with the other residents of the area - including their clueless rat sidekick, Gan. Whether it’s a battle against Gan-zilla or... Philips Q50 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Philips Q50 Review by Gene Moy SUMMARY Released first in Asia from a Singapore design team around the middle of 2001, followed by a European and US release in around August 2001, the Philips Q50 is the first Philips DVD player to...Neon Genesis Evangelion TV (Overview) (Sat 01-01-2000)
What They SayThe Review!What can I say, it\'s Evangelion. If you\'re reading this you most likely already know whether you like it or not. That said, in my opinion it\'s one of the best anime series of the past few years and it\'s a must have. There are ...Saber Marionette J to X Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-07-2002)
What They SayIt\'s not over yet! Return to Japoness for a visit with everyone\'s favorite marionettes! Everyone\'s enjoying the peace and quiet - except for Lime. The winds of change are in the air, and the old ways are being swept aside.
With Lorelei b... My Neighbors the Yamadas (-)
What They SayThe Review!The latest Studio Ghibli film is now the first to legitimately released in Japan on DVD. As the lead off for the Ghibli no Ippai DVD collection, this release promises some excellent DVDs in the future. This review will mainly focu...Saint Tail Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-17-2002)
What They SaySaint Tail #4: Moonlight Episodes 12*15: \"Surprise! The Large Lizard Santa Clause?!\", \"Mystical Princess Rosa\'s Mirror\", \"The Platform Of Love And Tears\", \"Run After A Jewel Thief! Little, Naughty\".The Review!This installment of Sain... Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-09-2002)
What They SayPursuing the stolen Gundam, Federation pilot Kou Uraki and his comrades follow Anavel Gato into space. Here Kou experiences a crushing defeat, and must turn to the unlikeliest of mentors to regain his confidence - a former Zeon soldier, whose... Pokemon 2000 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayOne person can make all the difference. The Power of One: Get set for an unforgettable adventure featuring all-new Pokemon! An ancient legend comes true when Pokemon Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are disturbed after centuries of harmony. As t...Cardcaptors Vol. #3 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayThe mysterious painting: At the art gallery, Sakura and Co. observe that all is not right with a certain painting. They soon discover that Silent Card is responsible for altering the picture. But how will they command this Clow Card to “...Serial Experiments Lain Volume 2 (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayFulfill the Prophecy…. “KNIGHTS” – A super hacker group that has large effects in the wired, are tying to make Lain do something….. When Lain transforms her psyhical self into the wired to search for an answer to...Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie (-)
What They SayThe \'99 summer\'s blockbuster theatrical hit \'\'Sakura\'\' the movie is already coming out on DVD! Carries an all-color 24-page booklet, illustrated by CLAMPThe Review!Sakura Kinomoto is a 4th Grade Elementary School Student. One day, whil...Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2 (-)
What They SayBig hit 2nd Cardcaptor Sakura movie. Expected to come with a 24-page collectible booklet, and a \'\'theatrical Sakura movie\'\' original card. The Review!After the fight with Eriol and the departure of Li Syaoran to Hong Kong, a mysterious ca...Gokudo Vol. #3
by Paul Grisham (Sat 12-20-2003)
What They SayEveryday life has gone to heck as war rages between the God world, the Magic world and the Buddha world.
Not a problem for Gokudo, the greatest adventurer ever to serve himself and save the world. The real problem is that Gokudo is stuck bab... Banner of the Stars Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-26-2002)
What They SayBanner of the Stars continues the space saga from Crest of the Stars as depicted in the best selling novel by Hiroyuki Morioka. The war between the Abh Empire and the Mankind continues to rage across the galaxy! Caught within the intergalacti... Sakura Wars TV Vol. #3: Crescendo
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2003)
What They SayThe forces of evil are growing stronger-even Mother Nature has turned traitor and is itching for a fight. The world needs a team of defenders: a dedicated group that will work together in harmony and ace precision; a band that will refuse to ... Crying Freeman Vol. #2: A Taste of Revenge
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-02-2003)
What They SayBy taking the Chinese names \"Ron Tayan\" (Dragon Sun) and \"Fu Ching-Ran\" (Tiger Orchid), Hinomura and his wife Emu Hino show their commitment to the venerable Hong Kong cartel The 108 Dragons. Now they face both betrayal from within their ... TAMALA 2010 a punk cat in space Premium DVD-Box (Sun 06-29-2003)
What They SayFantasy anime written, produced, and directed by a team called t.o.L who also designed the characters. Tamala is a mysterious cat who embarks on a journey to find the place where she was born. Limited to 2000 copies.The Review!I honestly don?...Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-16-2003)
What They SayShow Zama and his comrades are witness to what seems to be the inevitable conquest of Byston Well by Drake Luft\'s massive army. Kingdom after kingdom falls as Bern Bunnings pushes Luft\'s troops closer and closer to a final showdown in the L... Tenchi Muyo Ryo-ohki 3rd Season Vol. #1 (Mon 09-22-2003)
What They Say\"...the extraterrestrial beauty girls intently unfold the play-heart of the people...\" - Translated from the introduction to the series published on Tenchi-Web (www.tenchi-web.com), 2002. Tenchi Muyo! The authentic \"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki...L/R Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-15-2003)
What They SayThe royal family often has \"special\" jobs that require intervention and can\'t be directly linked to the government. For these impossible missions, they often call upon their most trusted agents in the private sector: Cloud7. No job is too ... Blue Submarine No. 6 Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2003)
What They SayFrom critically acclaimed GONZO Digimation (Hellsing, Vandred) with mechanical styling by renowned creator Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus).
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn\'t have enoug... Le Journal d'Anne Frank (The Diary Of Anne Frank) (Sat 01-11-2003)
What They SayAmsterdam, June 12 1942. Anne celebrates her 13th birthday and begins her diary, which she calls �Kitty�. Hiding for two years from the German threat, the young girl writes about her idealistic views on the world, her ambitions, her fears...Ronin Warriors OVA Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-04-2003)
What They SayThings have calmed down considerably since the defeat of Talpa. Sage has gone off to America to study; Ryo is celebrating his birthday; Kento’s won the lottery! However, the joyous mood disappears when the local news breaks a story abou... Chobits Vol. #1: Persocom
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2003)
What They SayA Boy’s first computer. A country boy from Hokkaido, Hideki arrives in the big city (Tokyo) to go to college. Instantly, he is shocked and amazed by the variety and prevalence of Persocoms: personal computers designed to look and act li... TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL
by James Stevenson (Thu 12-12-2002)
I'm a huge fan of the Tom Clancy novels. Written with a keen eye for detail, a high level of suspense, and great characters, I anxiously await each new novel. With the help of Ubi Soft, the newest Tom Clancy title puts gamers into the role of Sam Fisher, ... Colorful
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-28-2003)
What They SayTwo horny college slackers and a beautiful professor. A frustrated TV reporter. A sexy track star and her tempted coach. And a high school girlzilla that\'s the size of the Empire State building. Colorful! contains over 50 vignettes of men, w... Starblazers Movie 2: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato (Sat 01-04-2003)
What They SayThe darkest chapter in the Yamato saga! Earth has been revived from its near-destruction at the hands of Gamillon, but now a new danger appears at the edge of the Milky Way, and the crew of the Space Battleship Yamato must reunite to confort...Cardcaptors Vol. #2 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayAn unexpected find: What does a tree need to grow? Why, a little sunshine and water of course. Sakura and her friends find out the hard way when they must capture two cards – the Wood and the Rain. See how an ordinary day of housework f...Aura Battler Dunbine DVD Memorial Box 1 (Thu 01-30-2003)
What They SayThose who can remember the story of Byston-Well are fortunate for their hearts are rich. Though we were born with this memory etched in our mind, it is part of our nature not to remember it.... That\'s why we will try to transmit Mi-Ferario\'...Pick of the Week (Tue 07-03-2007)
There was a fair bit of competition this week as a couple of key titles have come out but the Kadokawa Pictures USA / Bandai Entertainment release of Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. #2 took the cake in what is sure to be a sign of things to come.Blu-ray to \'Overwhelm\' (Thu 09-08-2005)
Thomas Arnold has an article up at Home Media Retailing today which has some comments from Sony\'s president, Benjamin Feingold, who has been relatively quiet about things lately in the camp. A lot of questions have been raised between the scaling back of...ADV Films New Title Solicitations (Thu 06-05-2008)
The August slate of releases is up on Right Stuf and AAAAnime this afternoon and there\'s really only one new solicitation in it as the majority of them are re-packagings of previous collections, Hakugei excepted:Red Garden Vol. #6 - 100 minutes - $29.98 ...Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:8
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-24-2002)
What They SayIn the deadly calm of the aftermath, the sudden and unexpected arrival of the Fifth Child hits like a hurricane, leaving Shinji at the eye of a whirlwind of activity as he finds a kindred soul in the unearthly Nagisa Kaoru? but does Kaoru rea... Apocalypse Zero
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayIn the post-apocalyptic world that Earth has become in the 21st century, monsters, mutants, and demons all roam the land looking for human prey. Kakugo and Harara have been trained by their father in the ancient Zero fighting technique, to pr... Macross TV Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-06-2002)
What They SayThe Review!After the couple of past really excellent episodes, things take a slower turn here as the stories focus a bit more inward and set up the relationships to change and move forward a bit.
Audio:
Originally recorded back in the early ... Manga Review: Ikebukuro West Gate Park (Wed 12-29-2004)
Ed Chavez is looking at yet another title that doesn\'t seem to reach the top layer of the buzz circuit when it comes to manga coming out these days with something that more people may want to look into. Released in November 2004 from Digital Manga Publis...Art Box Contest Recycles (Fri 07-30-2004)
Congratulations go out this morning to Justin Hanner for scoring our Tenchi GXP art box in our weekly contest. This week we\'ve got a copy of the very popular Angelic Layer empty art box so get your entry in today!ADV New Title Solicitations (Wed 12-17-2003)
Looking to plan out your February budget? Right Stuf now has the bulk of ADV\'s February line-up online:Angelic Layer Vol. #4 - 100 minutes - $29.95 - 02/17/2004 Cosplay Complex - 75 minutes - $24.95 - 02/10/2004 Full Metal Panic Vol. #7 - 75 minutes - $2...