Leaves' Eyes, the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-Theatre Of Tragedy singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of Atrocity (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) have uploaded their video for the song "Legend Land" on their web site a...
The new Leaves' Eyes EP Legend Land will be in stores June 9th. The mini-album containing five brand new tracks, including the extended version of the title song, will be available as a regular CD with green cover as well as in an ultimate fan-edition in...
The German/Norwegian prog/gothic metal band Leaves' Eyes has released its second album, Vinland Saga (check the Cinescape web site later this week for my review of the new album), which delineates the story of Leif Erikson's discovery of America. The new ...
The saga continues! Continuing the successful journey of their progressive metal epic, Vinland Saga (click here to read our review of this CD: http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Music+%26+Audio&action=page&type_id=27029...
After revving his engine directing 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, John Singleton is now in discussions to turn Marvel's LUKE CAGE into a movie for Columbia Pictures. Helping Singleton make up his mind are the film's producers, Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad and Original ...
VINLAND SAGA by Randall D. Larson (Fri 08-12-2005)
...the CD). "LeavesEyes" is a poignant ballad, beautifully sung by Liv and setting the band's own name amidst the chronicle as the song dramatizes the concept of the awareness of nature to events that transpire within and around it, as Liv's character si...
BREAKING OUT OF PRISON WAS NEVER THIS MUCH…FUN?
"Dead Leaves Literally Resembles An Abstract, Full-Throttle Action Comic Leaping To Life Right Off The Page." - NEWTYPE Magazine
Chicago, IL - Manga Entertainment has once again teamed-up with Japan'...
The Eyes have it! (part 2)
Okay now that we have defined the general shape of the eye
with the Dodge and Burn Tools it's time
to further refine that shape. Basically we are going to add some subtle eyeliner.
In a new layer...
The Eyes have it!
Application: Photoshop
Level of Difficulty: Working knowledge of Photoshop (tools
are not explained in depth)
You would think something as simple as eyes
would not be that hard to do. Well, you would be par...
In the first listening party partnership between Nuclear Blast Records and AOL Music, Blind Guardian's new release, A Twist In The Myth, will be available for streaming in its entirety for seven days beginning today, at: This event is a chance for die-ha...
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Like many progressive metal and gothic rock bands, the Dutch group Epica has been strongly influenced by motion picture soundtracks. Their first two albums, The Phantom Agony (June, 2003), and Consign to Oblivion (April, 2005) a...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuna Takanagi and To-Ru ZekuuTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:Mayumi KobayashiWhat They SayThe ReviewYou may be able to harness the power of the seasons, but that\'s not enough to save you from cliches.
Packaging:
Whi...
What They SayThe Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes, and those who manage to thrive and survive at times seem harsher than the climate. Yet even these remnants of humanity have a softer side.
When Junko shows up with a shady job and a shadier bene...
Awww yeea it’s Tuesday everyone and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Unfortunately we don’t have an extensive list of new releases hitting the shelves this week but there are still a couple of choice morsels coming out on hardcover ...
What They SayThe Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes, and those who manage to thrive and survive at times seem harsher than the climate. Yet even these remnants of humanity have a softer side.
When Junko shows up with a shady job and a shadier bene...
Back in the ‘80s, when horror had succumbed to the formula of stalk-and-slash psychos chasing hapless teenager, along came a film that truly revitalized the genre: REANIMATOR. Amidst the film’s over-the-top horror, the performance of Jeffrey Combs brought...
Barry Hoffman is the author of several horror and psychological suspense novels, but he might be best known as the editor and publisher of Gauntlet Press, which is dedicated to publishing horror, having sprung out of his anti-censorship magazine, also cal...
February 25, 2000
New Generation Pictures and Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. are happy to announce that the voice director for the English language re-release of both 3x3 Eyes OVA series will be Greg Weisman. For those of you unfamiliar with Greg Weism...
The Review!Overview:
Video: B
Audio: A
Subtitles: A
English Dub: B
Menus: B
Packaging: B
Video: B
Crisp and clear, but does show it's age. Mostly analog nicks and scratches, but there is a graininess to the image that is noticeable throughout the first...
The Review!3 X 3 Eyes is divided into two very distinct parts, one that came out some time around 1989, and another that came out later, around 1995. This should be obvious when you see that the OVAs come on two disks, one with four half-hour episodes an...
What They SayPandy and Retro, two unlikely renegades, awaken naked on Earth with no recollection of their past. After embarking on a devastating crime spree for food, clothing and transportation in downtown Tokyo, they are captured by authorities and sent...
Eyes of the Lich Queen is a campaign/adventure book designed for the Eberron setting although with a little creativity and work, it can really be dropped into any fantasy campaign of your choosing if you do not play in Eberron. You’ll require a...
The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning serves as a prequel to the 2006 remake of the Wes Craven film, directed by Alexandre Aja, before segueing into the ill-fated sequel released earlier this year. In graphic detail, writers Jimmy Palmioti and Justin Gr...
The latest rumor online is that actor Ray Park has been cast to play bad-ass ninja operative Snake Eyes in the 'G.I. Joe' movie. The news comes from unnamed sources.
Park is well known to readers of this site as Toad in the movie 'X-Men'. He was also lon...
The Eyes have it!
(bonus material)
Okay, let's say you want a odd colored eye...but you also
want to create the anatomy of the eye, such as the iris, pupil, etc. Well,
today is your lucky day...I wasn't going to go into that, ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nishmaki TohruTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:Ex-S WooWhat They SayTatsuya continues his carnal conquests in Europe when he is invited to visit Maria\'s family in Britain. There he enjoys the comforts of a lavish mansion, is ...
What They SayLegends whisper about the ancient Sanjuiyan, powerful three-eyed demons that possessed the secret of immortality. Yet their fascination with humanity led to their slaughter by one of their strongest leaders, Lord Kaiyanwan… today, human...
LAPUTA, THE FLYING CASTLE, or CASTLE IN THE SKY, as Buena Vista renamed LAPUTA--oops, pardon my Spanish. (Writer-director Hayao Miyazaki borrowed the name from GULLIVER`S TRAVELS, but missed Swift`s satiric joke). Whichever, this is an extraordinary anime...
The Review!Content
Unfortunately, this is the first time I saw 3X3 Eyes. - How is that possible? :)- The stories I\'ve heart about it are great. My expectations are also high. And now it is available in one box set: COMPLETE. So I placed the first disc in...
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...
I read a strange little manga the other day, which is a bit like saying "I saw the sun rise the other day." This manga, however, was a little more thought-provoking than a sunrise. It made for a good study on whether or not artists should work w...
There`s a scene toward the end of DreamWorks` latest animated feature, THE ROAD TO EL DORADO, during which Miguel, one of the two con-men main characters, talks with the Chief of the South American city he`s been conning. Miguel has spent a week convincin...
American dancer Suzy Bannon travels to Germany where she has enrolled for study at a famous dance institute. Little by little, as fellow students disappear and tensions begin running high, she comes to learn that the school is under the control of a coven...
What They Say\"Since its debut nearly a decade ago, ...Evangelion has remained one of the most influential and controversial series in the history of Japanese animation.\" - NPR\'s \"All Things Considered\"
IN THE I OF THE STORM
The war against th...
What They Say\"Discover Japanese culture from the eyes of four little fairies! \"\"To make a wish come true, write it down in a letter and send it off in a bottle.\"\" So began the education of four young fairies wishing to become human. Join them in lear...
What They SayYouko survives an assassination plot by her court advisors, and the event leaves the young ruler shaken and questioning her ability to lead the people of Kei. Hoping to learn more about the kingdom, Youko leaves the palace to live among her s...
What They SayYume is a 15-year old girl from the countryside of Japan. The only thing unusual about this ordinary girl is her ability to use magic! This summer, Yume reached the age required by the government to start apprenticing as a wizard. She travels...
What They SayThe Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes; an arid stretch of sand without moisture or mercy. In the struggle to survive, it\'s each for his own and water holds a higher price than life.
With his reputation on the rise, Desert Punk finds...
What They SayPrimeval texts speak of the time when Earth will be the staging ground for ultimate war between Good and Evil. Wild-eyed seers prophesy valleys flooded in blood and the sins of generations paid for in the carnage of twisted flesh. Terrified m...
What They SaySharing a dark journey through the weaknesses of the human heart with her only companion, Lava, once an evil Shinma and now her devoted guardian, Miyu lives an endless quest as both the hunter and the hunted.
Red Shoes: Chisato and Miho aud...
What They SayEveryone looks up to Ayaka. She's one of the most beautiful professors at the academy, with bright eyes, big breasts, and a brilliant smile. But she's got a tough side, too: She's coach of the Karate Club. Treat her well, and you'll get re...
What They SayEmotions boil over as Sana is faced with some harsh realities. Takeshi is in the hospital, but Sana is led to believe he is on the road to recovery. In reality, his days are numbered. Sana isn\'t dealing with any of it very well, when a tragi...
What They SayContains episode 1.
In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The last outpost of civilization is the Lunar Republic of Eden, where the omnipresent Citizens Administration Council grants residents everything the...
What They SayThe Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes; an arid stretch of sand without moisture or mercy. In the struggle to survive, it\'s each for his own and water holds a higher price than life.
With his reputation on the rise, Desert Punk finds...
What They SayDeborah isn\'t going to let Hinano be the most popular girl in school. Hinano\'s fascinated by Deborah and Cap\'n Murakata\'s strange need to always touch each other. Hinano and Deborah use the fire in their hearts to destroy the latest enemy...
What They SayThe Winter of our Discontent
The neglected masterpiece of internationally-acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii, and one of the very finest anime films ever made, 1993\'s Patlabor 2 is completely remastered for this DVD edition. This disc feature...
What They SayOn an underground mission, the Punk and his apprentice confront faces from their past. Shockingly, everyone has been in on a deceptive scheme that completely blindsides Desert Punk. Will he now finally fight the good fight?
Contains episodes...
What They SayFrom the creative minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection.
The Elies Script - The Holy Words of Saruon. A language long forgotten has awakened - and anyone who has...
What They SayWhen Desert Punk\'s life is saved by an honest man, he is taught a valuable lesson in decency; a lesson he quickly forgets. But decency has no part in his next job, which is easily his crappiest task yet... literally.
Contains episodes 13-1...
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ...
Michael Praed is quite proud of himself, for reasons only a parent would understand. He had just returned to his home in England to see his son and daughter in their local school`s Nativity play. `They were fantastic!` the proud father beams, just begging...
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi...
Beware of the black cat whether it be fat or not! For those who doubt the wisdom of those words they only need look at this latest Something Weird Video offering to be set straight. Featuring two lost "Cat-ssics" dredged out of cinema's litter box, this m...
Fans of Farscape may have heard the second season’s `Liars, Guns and Money,` three-parter described as the show’s version of the classic films The Seven Samurai or The Dirty Dozen, in which unlikely teams are gathered for deadly missions. After seeing Par...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mi-Kyung YunTranslated by:Heejeong HaasAdapted by:Philip SimonWhat They SayWhen Soah\'s impoverished, desperate village decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek to end a long drought, they believe that drowning one bea...
What They SayKanna’s reunion with her lost mother has left her even more confused and heart-broken than before. Forced to move on, she finds herself scrambling to pick up the pieces and searching for someone else entirely this time â€&...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takako ShigematsuTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBe careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in...
THE QUIET MAN by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 11-14-2002)
While millions of moviegoers, or at least home video watchers, are eagerly snatching up DVD copies of Steve Spielberg’s classic E.T., why not take a cue from the little bugger and check out Artisan’s wonderful collector’s issue DVD of THE QUIET MAN. Yes, ...
Greetings Cinescapers! Well, I have to say with last week's Tivo comments I've managed to get my readership down to two. (Hi Paul and... uh... is it Frank?). What I find odd about the situation is that while many readers took my Tivo comments at face valu...
Over the last year, I’ve talked about most of the major anime genres, from superhero teams with robots to gushy romance. Today, in the last edition of American Otaku, I’m going to share some rather unorthodox titles, anime series which defy ca...
What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimise the citizens, until one night, a mysterious warrior comes to destroy them. Known as the Black Swordsman, he has long held...
Now we’re talking, stuff’s starting to happen. Christopher is back on the booze and drugs. Tony may not know that’s the case but Tony has known for some time that Christopher is the weak link in the Soprano crew. This week, Tony finally ...
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...
Warner Brothers finally re-released the original four Batman films on "super-special-Über-badass-cure-for-cancer" two-disc editions last week in conjunction with Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS. I hadn't seen BATMAN or BATMAN RETURNS in over ten years. ...
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v...
What They SayA warrior travels to the Far East to seek help from the Great Forest Spirit for a cure to a deadly curse he is under. Upon arriving, he gets caught up in a battle, fighting for the cause of the animal spirits defending their home from an expl...
Well, not really. According to the latest issue of Play Magazine, their anime section talks about the upcoming single volume releases of the series 3 X 3 Eyes. They list the series as coming out on DVD and Blu-ray which we\'ve learned is incorrect accordi...
CLOSE YOUR EYES is proof that horror doesn't have to be wholly unpredictable in order to work very well. This adaptation of Madison Smartt Bell's novel DOCTOR SLEEP, directed by Nick Willing from a screenplay by Willing and William Brookfield, has echoes ...
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Production/Post-Production.Who's In It:UnknownWho's Making It:Alexandre Aja (Director); Alexandre Aja, Gregory Levasseur(Screenwriters); Wes Craven, Marianne Maddalena, P...
It seems that Edward Norton and Tim Blake Nelson will be reunited once again very soon, reports Variety. The duo, who recently finished shooting The Incredible Hulk together, will now team up for LEAVES OF GRASS, a film penned and to b...
In the late 17th century, a psychotic young sociopath by the name of Sawney Bean and his girlfriend ran away from his Scottish village to live as a hermit, taking up residence in the extensive system of caves along the coast of Galloway. Having cut themse...
Summit Entertainment has grabbed the film rights to Virgin Comics graphic novel The Leaves, reports Variety. The comic created by Kevin J. Walsh will be produced by Virgin's Gotham Chopra and Sharad Devarajan. Creator Walsh will pen the screenplay. Plot ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoi Futaba / Kurenai Mitsuba Translated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:Kitty MediaWhat They SaySui is a brand new student at boarding school. His dorm master is Daira, a sexy stud college student called \"King.\" Sui develops a c...
Luis is finishing out a look at a short run re-release from Geneon Entertainment this morning with a look at their 08/14/2007 title 3x3 Eyes Vol. #2 (of 2).
He was "Darth Maul" in Episode 1:TPM. He was "Toad" in X-Men. He will soon be Danny Rand/Iron Fist in the upcoming Iron Fist movie. Now, Ray Park has been cast as Snake Eyes in the upcoming adaptation of G.I JOE, re...
From the opening score by Les Baxter to director Roger Corman’s final shock the Man with X-Ray Eyes (formerly known as X) is a time capsule of the Sixties B horror genre worth every penny Corman put on screen.
Ray Milland portrays Dr. James...
What They SayIt’s Yu-Gi-Oh! like you’ve never seen before: Unedited, Unchanged and Uncut! Experience all the action, all the monsters and all the duels in their original Japanese form! It’s Your Move!
Episode 1: Kairyu-shin
Episode 2:...
The coolest character in the pantheon of 'G.I. Joe' characters has been revealed.
The first publicity photos of Snake Eyes, played in the movie by Ray Park, are now online at Ain't it Cool and USA Today. Paramount Pictures' 'G.I. Joe' is being di...
What They SayAs the ambitious Shishio circles Japan in flames, Kenshin is forced to leave behind everything he loves and become a wanderer once again. After joining forces with Misao Makimachi a young Ninja and member of the Oniwaban group, Kenshin comes ...
Part of a number of repricing and repackagings by Geneon Entertainment, Luis has taken a look at their 06/12/2007 release of 3x3 Eyes Vol. #1 (of 2) this morning.
On Tuesday, September 28th, Manga Entertainment has the streaming event of 2004 from Production IG’s new anime film \"Dead Leaves\" located at www.manga.com and www.dead-leaves.com. It will be FREE and \'On Demand\' the entire day (starting at 12am...
The folks at Digital Eyes are running a sweet sale at the moment that those of you who saved money after the Otakon dealers room may want to take advantage of:This sale SMOKES the last one we ran. Save over 40% on tons of great anime. There are over 500 a...
Just a few weeks before the official debut, executive producer Glen Morgan (X-Files) has left BIONIC WOMAN, says Variety. The trade is reporting the departure from the upcoming NBC show was due to "creative differences". Executive prod...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsutomu NiheiTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayIf Killy is going to find the treasure he seeks, he will need more help and information than the inhabitants of these beleaguered outposts can offer. He needs to f...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers.
However, when they're invited...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toume KeiTranslated by:Ryan FlakeAdapted by:What They SayAs Kazuna continues to be tormented by a violent and irrepressible craving for blood, his long-lost sister Chizuna reveals the secrets of his past. With their destinies ...
What They SayFirst Japanese animation in HD DVD/DVD twin format to be released simultaneously in Japan and North America, HD DVD includes HDi network function that allows to watch extra features, High-quality animation combining 2D and 3D graphics. Requir...
What They SayIn a world where the Cold War never ended, East and West continue to battle for technological and political supremacy. Mylene Hoffman, field commander of the elite Double Zero intelligence division, exists in this world with her eyes open and...
What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kio ShimokuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayALL HAIL PRESIDENT SASAHARA
A short time ago, college freshman Kanji Sasahara was struggling with an otaku identity crisis, but joining the Genshiken gave Kanji the co...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miwa UedaTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayKairi and Momo are now attending university together and are finally happy. Sae has been left behind after failing her last year of high school due to her poor attend...
WB has released the latest images from their witchingly popular CHARMED series.Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) discovers that a demon has been stealing the eyes of Gypsies after seeking the advice of a fortuneteller about her missing powers of premonition. Piper (...
"The Hills Have Eyes" remake has been picked up by Fox Searchlight after it had been put in turnaround by Dimension Films. Wes Craven, who wrote and directed the original, is producing along with his film partners Marianne Maddalena and Peter Locke.Alexan...
You've got to give it to Sal Ciavarello. He wrote a script, got together a bunch of friends, a trio of actresses and made a movie. Rather than farm it out to a company for distribution, Ciavarello has taken matters into his own hands and released HARDCORE...
08/04/2004 Edition by da Original S Man and Sakura Shinguji (Thu 04-08-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
8/4/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Got 37 cents and a few minutes to spare? Want to expand Cartoon Network's programming a little bit? Do you like to cause trouble? (I know everyone answered that las...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim SumgMoTranslated by:Michael HanAdapted by:What They SayChunhoo Kang lives in a world of crime, sex and intrigue. He\'s the Nihon Saikono Warrior, Japan\'s greatest fighter in the yakuza underworld. However, he\'s also Kore...
So there I was, watching a National Animegraphic special on TV about "When Mobile Suits Attack." Currently the scene was featuring a particularly vicious Deathscythe Hell Custom turning on its OZ captors and proceeding to wipe out a whole battalion of Leo...
What They SayWhen Desert Punk\'s life is saved by an honest man, he is taught a valuable lesson in decency; a lesson he quickly forgets. But decency has no part in his next job, which is easily his crappiest task yet... literally.
Contains episodes 13-1...
The Review!This disc picks up after everything that happened in the past volume. Kaoru decides to go to Kyoto and look for Kenshin. Sanosuke realizes he has a long ways to go if he wants to help Kenshin out (but not before slugging him a good one). And Ke...
What They SayAcross the ocean, on the tiny island kingdom of Barou, something wakes an ancient god-Neo Ranga-from his slumber. He is drawn to Tokyo, and nothing\'s going to stop him as he searches for Minami, Ushio and Yuuhi, three beautiful sisters who a...
What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...
The Review!Be gentle, this is my first time. Recently, I got hold of the Cool Devices Box set, and was looking for some alternate opinions. Aside from one post on the board, I found none (not surprising... Cool Devices falls into the netherworld of "H" an...
It's a clash of cultures and personality when a spoiled Japanese student gets sent off to Korea and meets his spunky, new Korean neighbor.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:JiSang Shin / GeoTranslated by:Jackie OhAdapted by:Jackie OhWhat They SayChuyosi is a re...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayEver since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world of magic and wonder. But with such...
The Review!This review will be different from my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews. When I write my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews, it's within a few hours of seeing the episodes for the first time, so I'm recording my initial impressions. I first saw the "Tenchi Muyo...
The Review!Video Girl Ai. A story about romance. A boy loves a girl. This girl loves his best friend. A classic love triangle. Insert Ai, and you got one of the better romantic and heartwarming stories ever. Going into this DVD with no previous expe...
The Review!Rurouni Kenshin was a huge hit in Japan when broadcasted. Some parts of the Rurouni Kenshin OAVs are based on historical Japan. Characters such as Okita of the Shinsen-gumi are based on real characters, and did die of tuberculosis. The first...
Frontier Developments Ltd. has announced its first new game for fifth generation consoles - THE OUTSIDER. Frontier has been focussing on new game-play elements that are now possible on the imminent console platforms, and emphasise that gorgeous graphics a...
The Joes who went into the Everglades to fight Cobra have been infected with the nano-mites which Cobra plans to use to throw the world into chaos. Trackers have been sent to find Cobra Commander's son, while the Joes' new computer specialists try to find...
The Review!Audio-The audio is very good, with both a English and a Japanese 5.1. French however is only 2.0, but if you are like myself, the English and the Japanese audio is all that matters. If you do not have surround sound, I would strongly recommend ...
What They SayFor Mahoro Ando, knowing when she will die has given her an opportunity to live, and despite experiences that were painful or annoying at the time, Mahoro cherishes each and every memory. As Mahoro prepares for a final battle with Ryuga, one ...
What They SayTogusa finds himself in the hospital after being shot, but is desperate to impart what he’s learned to the rest of the group. It seems other clandestine groups have become aware of Section 9’s investigations and are determined to ...
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to The No-Fly Zone. This week, we’re beginning an irregular feature in which we highlight a comic or graphic novel that may have gone unnoticed by fans. That doesn’t mean that we’re going to take somebody...
Shanicha Wilkins is born to a crack-addicted mother who dies during childbirth. She grows up in a household of adopted children, some of whom torment her in various ways, including leading her into a cave where hundreds of spiders attack her. Shanicha is ...
What They SayJust as Kaoru begins to adjust to hiding his love for Aoi while living with three other girls, a new girl arrives! Mayu Mizuki has been living abroad with her parents, but has returned to enroll in college and pursue her childhood crush on Ka...
So, some of the things about the Golden Globe nominations for TV pleased me, but overall I thought the nominations were just, well, eh.With just a few exceptions, most of the nominations were just carbon copies of the Emmy nominations, and usually the Gol...
Director Dario Argento considers OPERA his "most ferocious movie," and in a way he's right. His intention (as revealed in the disc's documentary featurette) was to create a dispassionate horror film - none of the characters are meant to be fully fleshed o...
The Review!Overview: Ahh, a trip back to the good old world of Go Nagai. Well, as much as I felt that when I started watching this show, it feels considerably different from his older shows. At any rate, I was drawn to watch this new Getter Robo show by p...
UPN has released the latest images from the "Azoth the Avenger is a Friend of Mine" and "Dead Man's Eyes" episodes of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. In "Azoth," Craig (Rory Culkin) brings to life his favorite comic book superhero, Azoth (Patrick Warburton), to help h...
Ah, the politics of high school girls in an all girls catholic school…What They SayWhen Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and ...
On Thursday, June 21, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque kicked off its four-day series, "Outside Looking In: A Tribute to Malcolm McDowell," with a Thirtieth Anniversary screening of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of the actor's most memorable and controversi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:Bambi EloriagaWhat They SayAs a newly appointed high school teacher, Ida has yet to gain confidence in his abilities. His insecurity grows worse when he feels someone intensel...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayAcademy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki has created an epic environmental cautionary tale! This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its or...
According to a lengthy discussion in the manga news forum, information has surfaced from reliable sources that indicate that Dark Horse has ended their run of publishing the 3 X 3 Eyes manga series. The last solicited volume, Vol. #9, has also just been r...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tohru NishimakiTranslated by:IoriAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTatsuya Hibino has never forgotten his first love, Maria Misono...the beautiful half-British, half-Japanese girl with snowy white skin, shining golden hair, ripe brea...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitomi AkihitoTranslated by:Haruka Kaneko-SmithAdapted by:What They SayHelp is a familiar word to Ray, the girl who can see through walls and into the human heart. But this time the call comes from Ribbon, another victim of...
The one thing to bear in mind while watching BIRDS OF PREY is that if you're expecting a straightforward translation to television from the comic of the same name, you're going to be out of luck. If you're looking for an imaginative reinterpretation of th...
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor...
DARK ANGEL was never a perfect show (and sometimes it was very, very far from perfect) but a lot of you loved it anyway... (I know, because we're still getting e-mail about it). I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan, but I know a lot of you were...and ...
Paramount Pictures and director Stephen Sommers have revealed the first official look at actor Ray Park ( X-Men) as character Snake Eyes for their upcoming adaptation of G.I Joe. Park will be starring alongside Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller,...
What They SayIn our society, there are creatures with paranormal power known as Witches. For years, a secret organisation known as \"Solomon\" has been hunting them down. This organisation, based in Italy and run by priests, has a branch in Japan - the ST...
What They Say\"There\'s nothing I can do to make a difference. Wars will be fought. People will die,\" Takeru said. \"I\'ll never matter.\"
He didn\'t know how wrong he was. Takeru has a very special place in this universe. And he doesn\'t know how speci...
What They SayIt\'s tough being the new guy in town, having just moved into the small rural village of Hinamizawa, but when Keiichi joins an after-school club and befriends four cute girls, life doesn\'t seem too bad. That is, until he learns about demonic...
What They SaySome casualties of war never heal. Yet for those who remain in power, the spoils can be sweet indeed. In the aftermath of the Great War, Lt. Alice Malvin is charged to take command of the Imperial Army's Intelligence Section Three, an elite ...
What They SayThe Gift - Only those with the gift are able to read the Holy Words of Saruon. They are the pathway to the door of truth - the only means by which the reality of the event twelve years ago can be revealed. But, without the gift the Holy Words...
What They SayTeam Satomi has finally matured into a team that has learned to optimize the use of speed and teamwork. They\'re also going to need a little luck to beat Velshtein and get to the IG-1 Finals. Waiting for them at the Finals is Team White Snow ...
What They SayIt\'s Super Explosive Pervy Ninja Insanity! Take the comedy of South Park, combine it with one totally cute (and naive) ninja-girl trainee, a horde of ninjas under the perverse tutelage of her headmaster: a strange, yellow, spherically pudgy....
What They SayIt\'s the holidays, so it\'s time for Sana and Akito\'s Middle Birthday Party. Will the cheer be ruined when Sana has to kiss Naozumi for a commercial? Prepare to witness the first ever-battle of karate versus trumpet! Speaking of Middle Birt...
What They SayIt\'s tough being the new guy in town, having just moved into the small rural village of Hinamizawa, but when Keiichi joins an after-school club and befriends four cute girls, life doesn\'t seem too bad. That is, until he learns about demonic...
The Review!Set on a planet that reminds you a lot of the old west, it definitely has that western feel to it. The hero is a wanderer who carries with him secrets as mysterious as his largely forgotten past. Not to mention a ragtag band of individuals, fro...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Haruka FukushimaTranslated by:Michelle KobayashiAdapted by:Jamie S. RichWhat They SayKonatsu is the manager of the boys\' basketball team, and has a crush on her senpai, who oversees the team - and is a real jerk. But as Konat...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Arina TanemuraTranslated by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdapted by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiWhat They SayIn return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the prestigious Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away for adoption to the successf...
What They SayShizuko, a 26-year-old housewife, is lured into a trap when her stepdaughter is kidnapped by the Kizakura gang. The kidnapping scheme was hatched by an evil CEO whose main goal is to make Shizuko his sex slave. Eventually, she\'s coerced into...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWarrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beaut...
The Review!A few reviewers compare Spirited Away to Alice in Wonderland. I don't think this is a good analogy in that Alice ends up in a world inhabited by odd characters doing odd things, Chihiro ends up in a world inhabited by odd looking characters ess...
I\'s Vol.#04 by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 12-19-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsura MasakazuTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayOCTOBER 3RD
Ichitaka’s birthday is around the corner, and there’s only one thing he wants: his beloved Iori – wearing nothing but a ribbon an...
What They SayLesson 1: Welcome to the all-girls dormitory!
It felt like heaven when Takuro Hayami first transferred to St. Alcadia School with its all girls dormitory! The babes are luscious and Saori Otokawa, the caretaker, is the hottest of them all. B...
What They SayOn an underground mission, the Punk and his apprentice confront faces from their past. Shockingly, everyone has been in on a deceptive scheme that completely blindsides Desert Punk. Will he now finally fight the good fight?
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And the winner is... Us.ABC has pulled the plug on THAT WAS THEN, making it the first new show to get its walking papers.Of course, ABC execs are saying that the '80s show is just on "hiatus," but trust me, "hiatus" is a nice way of saying "cancelled." Ki...
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...
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...
What They SayThe Gift – Only those with the gift are able to read the Holy Words of Saruon. They are the pathway to the door of truth – the only means by which the reality of the event twelve years ago can be revealed. But, without the gift t...
One of the better early '80s sword and sorcery epics and a cable phenomenon (is it ever not on?), THE BEASTMASTER is now out in a handsome DVD package via Anchor Bay. While the film is filled with continuity errors, cheap sets, unconvincing performances, ...
Childhood is a tricky subject to capture. Most of the timeswhen adult writer/creators attempt to recreate this period of naïve development, they fall into the trappings of sticky sentiment. Not so with the wonderful work of Steven Weissman, whose Alternat...
What They SayMiyabi, Tina, and now Taeko. These are the girls living in the Sakuraba Mansion with Kaoru and Aoi that are not Kaoru’s girlfriends! While Kaoru succeeds in remaining faithful, the misunderstandings and challenges from these girls and...
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...
What They SayGrandma Godai comes for an extended visit and manages to meddle in Yusaku\'s love life at every turn. Before she leaves, Grandma brokers a dream date for her wishy-washy grandson, but the night doesn\'t turn out exactly as she planned...The R...
What They SayLike Takeya, even Ren doesn\'t know that much about the DearS. This fact alone is enough of an insult to the DearS heritage to push Miu over the edge. Miu decides to take it upon herself to properly educate Ren in all that it means to be a De...
What They SayThe Shapes, the cybernetic warriors in white, wipe out what\'s left of Lukuss with overwhelming numbers and the superior firepower of their futuristic weapons. Ran foresees a future of Lukuss that she cannot bear and boards a train to escape....
What They SayOne of the most outrageous hentai series ever, MARIN A GO-GO! Gleefully lampoons anime hits like SAILOR MOON, POKEMON, and KIKAIDER in a riotous send-up that involves a doctor trying to obtain \"\"samples\"\" from 100 men. Will Marin be able ...
What They SayOVA 1 In \"I was a Cat; I was a Fish,\" a magical rope causes Kyosuke to swap souls, first with the family\'s pet goldfish, and then Jingoro, their cat. When he\'s found by Madoka and Hikaru, he gets a private lesson on how girls behave when ...
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bear witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler. ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masara MinaseTranslated by:J WangAdapted by:What They SaySeparated as children due to circumstances of their parents' making, Tatsuya and Haru meet again at the bar where Haru works part-time. Unaware that Haru is his long-los...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Misuzu AsaokaTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:What They SayFragile souls and tragic fates collide in these haunting, gothic stories…
In this collection, a boy struggles with a dreaded affliction that comes between him...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako TakanagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayKojima seeks to befriend the class outcast, and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - of his uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother. As...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Vivien ChienAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe Kourenji Family, a wealthy Japanese empire, is looking for an heir to its massive wealth. The two candidates, Karou and Ryuugo, are fighting for the positio...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inoue KazurouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMidori? Jealous? Of course! And poor Seiji: No action for seventeen years and now he\'s got Takako, Lucy and Shiori after him all at once?
Plus, more trouble with creepy, ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroki EndoTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHeart wrenching and complex, Tanpenshu, Volume one, is the first of two collections of powerful, shorter works by manga master Hiroki Endo (creator of the c...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miki KiritaniTranslated by:Angela LiuAdapted by:What They SayMikako, our over-zealous heroine, has a sister-complex so strong she won\'t let just any man wed her sister. But when she goes on an undercover investigation to lear...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaori MonchiTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Daryl KuxhouseWhat They SayHandsome Kumaki hides a burning secret. This serious salary man appears to be quite the lady-killer, but in fact, he constantly finds himself h...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ei ItouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen darkness falls on the foggy streets of London, demons and monsters emerge to prey on human life. But demons aren't the only ones prowling the streets. Two women have pi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko HayakawaTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayFour fabulous guys must completely transform a high school girl if they want to keep living rent-free in her aunt's luxurious mansion. But Sunako Nakahara, the most...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko HayakawaTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayA fabulous foursome of gorgeous guys may live in a magnificent mansion for free, but only if they can turn Sunako, the horror-movie-obsessed, fashion-illerate niece...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kiyo FujiwaraTranslated by:Mai IharaAdapted by:Mai IharaWhat They SaySachie Wakamura just lost her mother and her estranged grandfather has shown up to take care of her. The only problem is that grandpa is the head of a yakuza...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ariyoshi Kyoko Translated by:Maya PerryAdapted by:What They SayOne of the most famous and lauded shojo manga ever published, Swan is Ariyoshi Kyoko\'s best-selling classic about a girl who strives to become a great ballerina.T...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Anno MoyocoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayHe's been seduced by a housewife, dissed in a love hotel, and molested with a rubber novelty. He's been tutored in the ways of romance by a pair of sadomasochistic beautician...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuzawa MariTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayExperience the robot maid occupation like you've never seen it before in Hanidori Girl. Support Robot: Sally 001 has been completed by boy technophile Yoshiki...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Ari WerryAdapted by:Jessica StewartWhat They SayTough guys need love, too! This tale of tough love revolves around the bittersweet romance between four tough guys: Yoshino, Sachi, Tamotsu, and Sora.
T...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matoh SanamiTranslated by:Rie HagiharaAdapted by:What They SayWho would have thought that there was anything worse than changing into a woman on nights of the full moon? Marlo certainly didn't.
But now his engagement to David...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SaySasuke realizes that he and Kyo share more than murderous intent in their eyes ... they both two wield the same Muramasa sword. Soon the two engage in a br...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuzuha OugiTranslated by:C PellikkaAdapted by:What They SayMomoki Asuka and Momoki Yui are two stepbrothers who were the best of friends until an unfortunate incident one summer's day. Ever since then, Yui has avoided Asuka at...
Dreamwave Productions has announced that it is separating from Image Comics and will begin self-publishing titles next year.According to the company, all issues solicited until March through Image will still be released and published under Image. Beginnin...
In an item carried in today's Variety, the future plans of uber-director James Cameron have been laid out. It seems the director is contemplating releasing an IMAX movie using the footage he's been shooting for an ABC special on oceans. The hi...
A strange melding of art-house sensibility and horror, George Franju`s black-and-white masterpiece achieves a beautiful poetic ambiance that contrasts sharply with the brief but effective outbreaks of violence and graphic horror. The effect is quite appal...