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Eigo kudasai (English, please): The One with the Host Club
by G.B. Smith (Fri 11-14-2008)

"Being a host and getting fussed over by a bunch of girls may not be that bad." --Haruhi Fujioka Dubbed by FUNimation Productions, Flower Mound, TX. See the Mania Review Running Time: 300 mins (excl. extras). Episodes 1-13. Directed by ...

Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part Two
by Ron Quezon (Mon 08-04-2008)

After a generous hour of interviewing on July 5th, he returned to the FUNimation booth for some quality time with the cast of Ouran High School Host Club. Jackie Smith, Senior Public Relations Manager also took part in the interview.  This interview ...

Quesada: Daredevil Fights Right Out of the Comics
by Jason Lethert (Thu 06-06-2002)

Things are heating up in Hell's Kitchen, with photos finally released for two of the four key players in Daredevil, and concept art for a third out today. Marvel Comics head honcho Joe Quesada has reportedly given much to reassure fanboys ...


Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)

As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq...

Death Race Interview III: Jason Statham: Death Racer for the New Millenium
by Josh Gordon (Wed 08-20-2008)

Jason Statham is the action king for the modern age. Sure his movies don’t do the numbers that Stallone’s and Willis’ did in their heyday but they resonate stronger with an edgier, hipper crowd. A smart man’s action hero, he’...

One-On-One: Talking "TMNT" With Producer Thomas Gray
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-01-2006)

The Turtles are back next spring with a new computer generated animated film called "TMNT." We spoke with producer Thomas Gray about why now is the right time to revisit these characters.

'FF2': Tim Story Rises to the Sequel Challenge
by Chris Brown (Fri 06-01-2007)

I left you last time just as Ralph Winters opened the floor to some questions. And, curious as reporters can be, we launched right into it with Tim Story, who was ready for all of our questions. Well, most of our questions ... any and all questions abou...


Iron Man: Feige on the film, the sequels and the spinoffs
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-06-2007)

At the recent Comic-Con International in San Diego, Comics2Film had a chance to sit down with Marvel Studios President Production Kevin Feige during roundtable interviews to talk about the big story at the show: 'Iron Man' and the footage they unveiled ...

COMICSCAPE: Watching out for a WATCHMEN sequel
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-26-2008)

Outside of film, there are few mediums more willing to milk a cash cow than the world of comic books. Do you like Iron Man? Well, here’s War Machine. Does Venom suit your fancy? Maybe you’ll like Carnage. Or Toxin. Or Anti-Venom. How abou...

X3: Patrick Stewart Tells All
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-17-2006)

SPOILER WARNING: This Q & A with Patrick Stewart contains MAJOR revelations about the events depicted in 'X-Men: The Last Stand'.. Comics2Film's thechrisbrown sat down with Patrick Stewart out in NY to discuss X-Men: The Last Stand. He came in the...

Del Toro Brings Horror, Comic Book Influences To Blade 2
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-20-2002)

Click thumbnails for larger images Blade 2 director Guillermo del Toro isn't your typical Hollywood director. Although the vampire action sequel is his second American-made film, the di...


Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)

Robert Kirkman’s done it againThe revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge...

Review: 'Batman: Gotham Knight' DVD
by Jim Harvey (Tue 07-08-2008)

We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online Just in time for the theatrical release of 'The Dark Knight,' Warner Home Video has unleashed the highly anticipated 'Batman: Gotham Knight', the new direct-to-video anim...

Top Cow Project Round Up!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-30-2002)

Top Cow has many projects on the radar right now. Spike Seldin, President of Production at the multimedia company gave Comics2Film a rundown of various film and TV projects that are further out on the horizon. The Inferno comic books hit the shelve...

Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)

Thursday at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of fans to talk a...


Daredevil Interview: Avi Arad and Gary Foster
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-10-2003)

Continuing Comics2Film's coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket we present the latest transcript of the round-table  interviews. In this installment, Daredevil producers Avi Arad and Gary Foster talk about the movie. This interv...

Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)

While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books...

5 Upcoming Remakes of 80s Movies (That Must Be Stopped)
by Cole Gamble (Sat 11-29-2008)

Nothing from the 80s belongs in today's world. The themes we cared about then are sad reminders of how naive we once were, and the fashion trends that interested us are even sadder reminders of how idiotic we were. Which makes it all the more ridiculous ...

Indie Creator Developes Patriotic Comics and Film
by Dave Richards (Wed 10-16-2002)

The world of comic books these days can be quite complicated. A successful comic can lead to many development deals. Toy and movie companies might become interested in your property. Graig Weich is not afraid of a little complexity. Weich is an ...


10 Memorable Film Deaths by Non-Memorable Characters
by Soren Bowie (Thu 07-31-2008)

As an age old rule of film, the coolest deaths are reserved for either the villain or the best friend of the hero. It offers a certain vindication to the character, if not for those still alive, at least for the audience; movie goers would be irate if Goo...

Top Cow Projects Heat Up!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-09-2002)

Comic publisher Top Cow has been positioning itself as a major player in Hollywood over the past few years. With many irons in the fire, Marc Silvestri and company have big plans for 2002 and beyond. Comics2Film chatted with Spike Seldin, President ...

'The Spirit' blog #10 - Frank Miller says "no" to CGI people (Mon 06-23-2008)

Frank Miller has posted a new blog for 'The Spirit'. We present to you blelow: STU MASCHWITZ TAKES ME TO SCHOOL There is a theological debate about the role of Computer Generated Images (CGI) that has yet to be engaged. Fanatics of CGI have placed n...

Exclusive: Jon Favreau forges 'Iron Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-26-2006)

Comics2Film's head is still reeling from the biggest Comic-Con ever. One of the highlights was definitively talking with Jon Favreau in a one-on-one interview about 'Iron Man'. Naturally, with so much going on, we started off talking about the hot, humid ...


Toy Maniac: Toy Helmets for Halloween
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-25-2008)

Halloween will be upon us within a few weeks. The costume stores have popped up and the craze, for some, has already started. What will I be? For the gals it is usually pretty easy, it is their one night of the year to dress up as a slutty plumber, bar ma...

X3: Dania Ramirez and Aaron Stanford Rule
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-24-2006)

Continuing Comic2Film's 'X-Men: The Last Stand' round table coverage, thechrisbrown sat down with Dania Ramirez (Calisto) and Aaron Stanford (Pyro) about fight scenes, tight leather, and Dania's apparent desire to rule the world. But she wasn't typecast...

Comicscape: Saving Superman's House
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-24-2008)

Usually, we read about Superman saving ordinary people—or an entire planet full of them, as it were. But, thanks to novelist and comic writer Brad Meltzer and a legion of creators and fans, ordinary people are saving Superman, in a manner of sp...

X3 - Can Something Stop the Juggernaut?
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-17-2006)

Fox, Marvel Stand Against Skeptics Over X3 Brett Ratner has become the next new comic book movie power player with the fast approaching X-Men: Last Stand. But will he be more of a Sam Raimi, or a Joel Schumacher? Right now, things look cautiously opt...


Superman Celebration - Part 3
by Aaron Andrews (Mon 06-23-2008)

Today we wrap up Aaron Andrew's visit to Metropolis for the Superman Celebration. In Part 1, Aaron gave an overview of the carnival like event, and presented a Q & A with actors Ned Beatty (Otis in the original Superman movies) and Noel Niell (Lois...

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Caught up in the Joker's campaign
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 12-11-2007)

I was eating my Honey Bunches of Oats when the doorbell rang this morning. It was approximately 9am and I peered out my peep- hole to see who it could be this early. However, no one was there. I opened the door and looked out, no one. The my eyes gazed do...

Shadow's and Light: Rosenberg talks 'Darkness' and 'Magdalena' feature film
by Dave Richards (Thu 01-26-2006)

It's been said that movies are composed of shadows and light. So it's fitting that "The Darkness" and "Magdalena" two Top Cow Publishing characters that are associated with these forces are in development for the big screen. Comics2Film spoke with Pl...


Bonus Features Unite for an eXcellent 'X2' DVD!
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 11-02-2003)

"X2: X-Men United" is arguably one of the best (if not the best) comic book superhero movies of all time. It gave the summer box office an early start and spent two weeks at #1. In all likelihood, it'll rank as one of the top ten highest grossing mov...

Snyder on Watchmen (Tue 06-19-2007)

Wizard Universe goes one-on-one with Zack Snyder, who talks about '300' sequels and his next project: 'Watchmen'. 'Watchmen' is going to be R-rated and when you make an R-rated movie it has the potential for failure, or the potential for failure is hig...

Comicscape: The Kirkman vs. Bendis Steel Cage Match
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-01-2008)

A few weeks ago, Robert Kirkman called out comic creators to stop resting on their laurels at the Big Two and consider graduating to independent work. The video manifesto cracked the internet in half as fans and comics professionals debated Kirkman&r...

Yen Plus Vol. #02
by Ben Leary (Wed 11-26-2008)

The second volume of Yen Plus keeps the ball rolling in a big way. The standout feature in this issue is a five page interview with Svetlana Chmakova, creator of Nightschool and Dramacon. The interview is conducted by Jason Thompson, who asks good questio...


Inside the world of 'Doctor Strange'
by Laura Ellison (Fri 08-10-2007)

Over the years, many classic Marvel characters have had their moment to shine, starting with success in animation and then moving onto big screen glory, such as Spider-Man and The X-Men. Now, it would seem, another classic Marvel character is about to ...

DVD Shopping Bag: Child's Play
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-16-2008)

If you can believe it Child’s Play is celebrating its twentieth birthday this year. MGM and Fox released the Child’s Play 20th Birthday Edition last week packed with plenty of new special features (sorry no Blu-ray Edition date, yet). It has b...

Daredevil Fails to Please Comic, Film Fan
by Chris Brown (Thu 02-13-2003)

Comics2Film's regular critic thechrisbrown finally got a chance to see Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency and Marvel's Daredevil. thechrisbrown is a hard-core Daredevil fan and a tough critic besides. We present hi...

TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Automatic for the People
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 09-17-2008)

This season of Sarah Connor Chronicles started off strong. The hope is that the show maintains that level of quality throughout its run but that sets a high bar. So, of course this episode is of lesser quality overall than the previous episode, and even w...


DVD Review of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-25-2008)

Casper Van Dien is back as Rico, hero of the Federation and now a Colonel defending the farm planet of Roku-San. Unexpectedly, Sky Marshall Anoke comes to the planet for a visit. Anoke is one of the more ridiculous characters in any of the films...

Kevin Conroy becomes legendary once more in 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)

Kevin Conroy had studied for and starred on the stage, advanced his career through soap operas, and was featured in television series like "Dynasty" and "Tour of Duty." He had no idea that stepping into a sound booth in 1991 to audit...

TV Wasteland: Legend of the Seeker
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-03-2008)

  Fantasy storytelling comes in many flavors; there’s the deep story laced with commentary of the Tolken books, and there’s a more pulp style of story that focuses more on familiar themes and action. Terry Goodkind’s extremely popu...

The Manic Maniac: A New Science Fiction, A New Apocalypse
by Joe Crosby (Fri 09-19-2008)

There are a few major areas of exploration in the realm of sci-fi cinema: space, technology, biology and the environment (climate, geology, et al). Many times these themes intersect. Many times they don't. Certainly, there are derivations of each, and cer...


TV Feature Interview: Ghost Hunters
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 10-04-2008)

As part of the SCIFI Channel Digital Press Event we were given an opportunity to speak with the Ghost Hunters and then we were taken on a live ghost hunt in the supposedly haunted Stanley hotel. The Ghost Hunters are definitely passionate about what they ...

Toy Maniac: Battling the Force Unleashed
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-18-2008)

The day was already not starting off on the right foot. To begin with, the game store where I had reserved my Star Wars: The Force Unleashed did not have a midnight sale. This was really disappointing because I drove by when Madden was released and there ...

Winner: Doctor Strange Action Figure
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-21-2007)

Updated August 21st Congratulations to andrewj No joke! You won the action figure (and the arm). NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a valid working ...

Josh Olson's history of 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-05-2008)

Hollywood tradition dictates that an Academy Award nomination begets lucrative offer after offer, and the nominee usually reaps the immediate seven-figure benefits. But sometimes, boyhood dreams take precedence. Buoyed by his Oscar nod for scripting 'A...


Wading through weird as Wendy Watson on 'The Middleman'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-07-2008)

As Wendy Watson on the all-new comic-based TV series 'The Middleman', Natalie Morales has to cope with all manner of weirdness...and she's OK with that: "I grew up as an only child and so I’ve always kind of been curious and interested in a ...

'Spider-Man 3': The tangled web of James Franco
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 05-02-2007)

James Franco who plays Harry Osborn in 'Spider-Man' and '2' is back for vengeance in 'Spider-Man 3'. So what was it like coming back for a third time? "Until I actually saw it I didn't realize how special these movies are and the heart Sam (Raimi) would i...

Downey calls THE AVENGERS "the crowning blow"
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-26-2008)

MTV News caught up with Robert Downey Jr. to let him know he's the actor they're most thankful for in 2008. Thankfully for fans, they got him talking about 'Iron Man 2', 'Iron Man 3' and 'The Avengers' as well. For the sequel, Downey said fans can l...

Trade Paperback Review: Black Adam - The Dark Age
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2008)

Prior to reading the 52 series, I really had little knowledge of Black Adam as the entire Marvel Family of characters were ones that I simply never cared for. His interactions with the DC Universe certainly go back a long way and the way they brought him ...


SDCC: Big Bang Theory Interviews Part 1
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-07-2008)

The hall was packed, really packed. Which was totally unexpected for a non-genre show at the San Diego Comic Con. Sure the Office writers were there that weekend too but this is a sitcom on CBS and about as far removed from Comic Con as one can be. Or is ...

Lorenzo di Bonaventura talks 'Transformers', 'Stardust' and 'G.I.Joe' (Mon 07-02-2007)

Ain't it Cool chats up uber-producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. On his drive to make 'Transformers': For me it's like: "what can I emotionally connect to and what do I find intellectually fascinating?" And if I can find both of those things... but some...

One-on-one with Neil Gaiman, writer of 'MirrorMask'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-10-2005)

Neil Gaiman talks about the trials and travails of developing 'MirrorMask' with longtime collaborator Dave McKean. "There's one moment in the thing where the audience applauds, and that took us completely by surprise. One line of dialogue in a scene th...

Willard Voices Captain RibMan
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-10-2002)

Comics2Film has learned that legendary comic-actor Fred Willard has been cast as the web's most inappropriate superhero Captain RibMan! The character's co-creator Rich Davis confirmed the involvement of the former Fern...


DVD Review of The Ruins
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-27-2008)

Based on Scott Smith’s best-selling novel, The Ruins finds a group of four college friends on vacation in Mexico where they meet a German tourist who invites them to visit a local Mayan ruinThe natives of the area are none too inviting and fo...

Three for 'Gotham Knight'
by Edward Goodsmith (Tue 07-08-2008)

At the recent Wizard World Chicago, Comics2Film sat down with the various men responsible for bringing the Dark Knight to his latest animated adventures in 'Batman: Gotham Knight'. Fisrt up, the acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello wrote the segment of the...

Roger Avary Continues Forward in WOLFENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)

It seems that the team behind the Silent Hill adaptation are moving forward with their upcoming adaptation of best selling video game Return to Castle Wolfenstein, reports Eurogamer. Preproduction was originally delayed due to the WGA strike and a previou...

'The Punisher' makes a man out of TheChrisBrown
by Chris Brown (Thu 04-22-2004)

I've been accused of being soft. Do you believe it? thechrisbrown going soft!? Rob seems to think that I've liked too much of what I've seen lately. I even liked the 'Powerpuff Girls' Holiday Special ... but how could you not? They're just so cute. W...


Blassreiter Episode 20
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2008)

Blassreiter manages to not introduce a lot of new material here as it focuses on the big epic moment with lots of action. What They SayUpon hearing Snow�s voice, Joseph regains his sanity. He is immediately taken into custody by Zwölf to have his ...

Jessica Alba says 'Fantastic Four 2' makes "the right changes" (Fri 04-07-2006)

"We're making the right changes," Jessica Alba said about the sequel to the "Fantastic Four" movie "It's gonna be an amped-up version, this next one. It's gonna be faster, and it's gonna be a more intense story line that kind of references the comic a bit...

FF2: Tim Flattery on engineering the Fantastic
by Chris Brown (Thu 06-07-2007)

Comics2Film's coverage of our November visit to the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' continues... Yesterday we stopped the Q&A just as designer Tim Flattery was about to talk about the second Fantasticar that was built for the movie...

Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part III
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-31-2003)

Click thumbnails for larger images Comics2Film corre...


Halloween 2002: Dress for Superhero Success! (Tue 10-22-2002)

Every year when Halloween rolls around, there's a hot costume or theme that every kid (young and old) just has to have. Last year it was understandably Firemen and Policemen. This year could be called the year of the Superhero! With the blockbuster ...

Ron Perlman sums up the parts of a 'Hellboy II'
by El Bicho (Tue 07-08-2008)

When asked how he approached the role in creating the lead character in 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army', actor Ron Perlman first gave the credit to writer/director Guillermo del Toro. "Well the screenplay for 'Hellboy', I, first of all I couldn't be...

Bizenghast Novel Vol. #1
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 10-03-2008)

Bizenghast: the Novel tries too hard to mimic its source material and comes up short as a result. Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Shawn Thorgersen and M. Alice LeGrowTranslated By: N/AAdapted By: N/A What They Say: Not every lost soul is a lost cause.....

Greg Rucka talks about 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-23-2008)

Want a nice, frank conversation? Corner Greg Rucka and pick a subject. He is anything but restrained, speaking freely and constantly exuding the kind of creative flashpoint from which arises his fascinating array of benchmark characters. Raised on Cali...


Sara Paxton turns 'Superhero Movie' upside down
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 03-26-2008)

When you are working opposite Leslie Nielsen, best known for his work in the Naked Gun movies, chances are you won't be able to keep a straight face. However, Sara Paxton, who plays Jill Johnson in 'Superhero Movie', could definitely hold her own. At on...

'I Am Legend' blends novel with 'Omega Man'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 12-13-2007)

“I’m Will Smith, movie star,” jokes Akiva Goldsman as he introduces himself to members of the press. Goldsman and writer Mark Protosevich are the writers behind the latest adaptation of the Richard Matheson novel, I Am Legend. Goldsman ...

SUPER TUESDAY: Top 10 Comic Book Presidents
by Chad Derdowski (Tue 11-04-2008)

It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already voted, I sincerely hope you’re planning on doing so. Come on folks, I know the Marvel vs. DC event of the nineties soured you on the democratic process, but you’ve got to give it anoth...

Comicscape: Waiting for the Trade: What Will Happen to Monthly Comics?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-13-2008)

As comics increase in popularity, the conventional wisdom heralds the eventual death of the monthly format. Conventional wisdom paints the typical comic reader as a collector bent on a weekly Wednesday trip. On that trip, the reader will gather ...


Book Buzz: The Living Dead Crawls Your Way
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-22-2008)

The bad thing about months with five release weeks is that you always get a week or two where the pickings are very slim. Such is the case this week! Everything from fiction to non-fiction is rather light but it’s really just the calm befo...

BikerBot (aka Jab)
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 09-17-2006)

Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight. Our interviewee today is Heromorph Webmaster BikerBot (aka Jab at C2F). Comics2Film (C2F): How did you get into comic book photomanips? BikerBot (BB): I've always been into comic books, and I us...

Page One, Panel One: A Big Screen Day in the Sun (Tue 05-25-2004)

Are comic book properties on film about to have their day in the sun? What about the writers who are penning everyone's favorite super hero based stories? Are they also comic book fans? What does it mean for the future of this new generation of comic rela...

Ghost Hunt Season 1 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-03-2008)

Serving up stories of the paranormal across multiple episodes, Ghost Hunt is a solid and engaging diversion for the spiritually minded. What They Say: The appeal of the unknown is undeniable and freshman Mai Taniyama is hooked. This fact, coupled with h...


Iron Man: Gwyneth Paltrow saves Tony Stark's soul
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-09-2007)

Gwyneth Paltrow makes her return to feature films with 'Iron Man', a choice that may have left many of her fans scratching their heads. Comics2Film got a chance to sit down with Paltrow for a roundtable interview at Comic-Con International where she tal...

Mania Exclusive Interview: PUSH Star Chris Evans
by Rob Vaux (Wed 08-06-2008)

Chris Evans' primary claim to fame these days is Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four movies. His other genre ventures include the criminally underrated Sunshine and the recent CG-animated version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He returns to science ficti...

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Darker than Black Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-14-2008)

A glossy high value production, Darker than Black takes a look at the world through an interesting prism with a lot of hints as to what’s to come. What They Say: A new and deadly breed of covert agent walks the streets. Known as Contractors, these...


Final Destination 2: So Bad It's Good
by Chris Brown (Sun 07-27-2003)

When "Final Destination" came out, I had very little interest ... in fact, I had no interest. At that time, I was tired of what the horror genre had become. ...

HEROES: One of Us, One of Them
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 10-02-2008)

Is this week’s episode better than the season premiere? Well, yes, but not by leaps and bounds. The fact that Hiro was able to produce a tracking device ala spider tracer is just as irritating this week as is the new painter. Add to that another pai...

Vexille
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-26-2008)

Ten years after a self imposed isolation policy, a special forces squad is sent in to infiltrate Japan to find out what they’re up to. What They Say: 2067: Isolation Japan seals herself off from the eyes of the world in the face of unilateral in...

Page One, Panel One (Fri 01-21-2005)

The latest in comic movie gossip, news, and hearsay. Torso, Magneto, Superman, etc.


One Thousand and One Nights Vol. #06
by Not Yet Assigned (Tue 12-02-2008)

What They SaySehara's story for sultan Shahryar continues. Today, it is a tragic love story of Socrates, who went to war to protect the beautiful guy he loved. The Review!FeaturesWriter/Artist: Han SeungHee and Jeon JinSeokTranslation: HyeYoung ImAdaptati...

Review: "The Batman: Training for Power - Season One, Volume One"
by Jim Harvey (Sun 05-29-2005)

Trying to make the character hipper by having a younger, but just as capable Batman and utilizing an anime-influenced style seems to have sapped the character of the vitality and complexity it had. Skip it.

Page One, Panel One - Sin, Spidey, and Superman (Thu 07-01-2004)

UGO Screenwriter's Voice comic columnist, Scott Taylor is back on the comic to film circuit, rounding up the latest from the land of big screen pages and panels. This week, Scott dives into Sin City, Spider-Man 2, and the latest rumblings on Superman.

Arad and Ziskin up the ante with 'Spider-Man 3'
by Leslie Morgan (Mon 04-23-2007)

"Hey let's do less," Laura Ziskin, one of the Producers on 'Spider-Man 3' jokes when asked whether it was important to make a bigger Spider-Man movie the third time around. "We did consciously say we had to top ourselves (on both 'Spider-Man 2' and '3')...


X3: Famke Jansen and James Marsden
by Chris Brown (Thu 05-25-2006)

In this installment of the 'X-Men Last Stand' round tables, Comics2Film's thechrisbrown had a chance to talk with Famke Jansen (Jean Grey/ Phoenix) and Jimmy Marsden (Cyclops). Note: This interview contains some spolers, which are whited out in the t...

Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)

In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.   The month of July has se...

DVD Review of Masters of Horror Season 2
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-14-2008)

Masters of Horror Season 2 is an incredible collection of some of the genre’s best directors, writers and actors. Anchor Bay has released this complete collection in a box fitting of the twisted minds inside. The thirteen episodes range from slapsti...

Going to 'Hellboy' with Tad Stones
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-20-2007)

At this point fans of Hellboy are no doubt acquainted with the name of Tad Stones. Stones has been immersed in the world of Mike Mignola's creation for some time now. As Supervising producer and co-director, he's been the driving creative voice behind the...


Action Figure Line Review: Spawn Classics
by Tim Janson (Mon 07-28-2008)

The latest Spawn line from McFarlane Toys presents four figures from the past but reimagined with new sculpts and paint jobs. The line goes back in time as far as eleven years with a new sculpt of the first Manga Spawn. The new figure retains th...

Blade 2: Donnie Yen Interview
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2002)

Donnie Yen and The Blood Pack in Blade 2 Many U.S. moviegoers got their first good look at Donnie Yen last year when his 1993 martial arts movie Iron Monkey was released domestically by Miramax pictures. But Yen, lik...

Review: 'Iron Man' Blu-Ray
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-24-2008)

We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online Everyone knew this movie would be a hit when it hit theaters this past May, but no one expect how big of a hit it would be. Grossing almost $100 million dollars in its first ...

Geeking Out Over Eltingville Pilot
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2002)

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My Santa Special
by Mark Thomas (Tue 11-25-2008)

For one lonely guy, Christmas is about to get sexy. What They Say: Young Santa knows it's tough to be born on Christmas Eve. He feels like he falls between the cracks of everyone's holiday happiness, and even his absentee parents don't even seem to car...

Johnson says 'Ghost Rider' is more horrific than the trailers let on (Sun 10-08-2006)

Director Mark Steven Johnson responds to criticism of the 'Ghost Rider' trailer and explains what you're NOT seeing and why. "First, the TRANSFORMATION. Ghost Rider is a PG-13 movie, albeit, a very intense PG-13 movie. The MPAA governs the movie traile...

Goyer on Batman Begins Sequels (Tue 12-07-2004)

"I laid out a loose road map," Goyer told Now Playing Magazine about the possibility of Batman Begins sequels. "Chris and I certainly talked about various things and there are pieces in place for them to do things for the next two or three films. And Warn...

Brian Azzarello inflicts "Pain" on 'Batman: Gotham Knight' (Fri 05-09-2008)

One of the most sought-after writers in comics today, Brian Azzarello is one of the six acclaimed scribes to pen a segment within 'Batman Gotham Knight,' the third in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies. Unlike many of his ...


Depp-Riddler and Hoffman-Penguin Rumors Continue
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 09-08-2008)

It seems that the Johnny Depp as Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Penguin rumors will never truly die down Maniacs. Just a few weeks after Warner Bros. executives said Nolan was on vacation and that there was no set story for a third Batman film, we ...

Bradstreet may do 'Punisher: War Zone' posters
by Jim Harvey (Wed 11-28-2007)

In "blogging" about his experiences doing design work for Thomas Jane's new feature "Dark Country", Tim Bradstreet also reveals that he may be doing poster designs for 'Punisher: War Zone'. Writes Bradstreet: Working on a 'Punisher...

FF2: Tim Flattery sends the actors for a ride
by Chris Brown (Wed 06-06-2007)

Comics2Film's coverage of our November visit to the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' continues... At the close of yesterday's visit with designer Tim Flattery, it was suggested that the Fantasticar prop build for the film was sturdy...

Singer Still Planning Superman Sequel (Sat 07-22-2006)

At the Warner Bros. panel at Comic-Con in San Diego today, director Bryan Singer said that he was in talks with the studio about a sequel to Superman Returns. He hadn't concluded a deal to do it yet, which he said is always "iffy," but he has every intent...


Toy Maniac: Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-11-2008)

With only a week to go I thought I would focus this week’s column on my favorite subject, Star Wars toys. There has never been anything in movies or television that has endured longer, for me, than Star Wars. I played with the original figures as a ...

'Feast of the Seven Fishes' swims towards production
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-15-2007)

No one who reads Comics2Film with any regularity would be surprised by the declaration that "Comics aren't just for kids any more." But what if we followed it up with this: "They're for 83 year old Italian grandmas!" That's the discovery made by film...

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WONDER WOMAN animated movie coming March 3rd
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-18-2008)

From a Press Release BURBANK, CA, (November 17, 2008) – Embark on a journey of untold beauty, grace and strength as Princess Diana uses her remarkable gifts and evolves into Wonder Woman, the world’s most renowned female super hero. Warner P...


Daredevil Interview: Colin Farrell Hits The Target
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-06-2003)

Twentieth Century Fox held a press junket promoting Daredevil this past weekend. All the principal actors were on hand to do round-table interviews with the press. Comics2Film is pleased to present this transcript of this interview with Colin Farrell...

Exclusive: Kristanna Loken dishes it out as 'Painkiller Jane'
by Alex Dueben (Wed 04-11-2007)

Kristanna Loken seemed to come out of nowhere when she was cast opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Terminator 3", but like all overnight successes, it was years of dues paying in the making. The stunning actress has been a regular on the series "Mortal Ko...

WINNER: Most WANTED Maniacs Giveaway
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-02-2008)

And the winners are... Maniac: Knightstalker Team: MESSIAHS' COMPLEX Roster: Superman, Dr. House, Spawn, The Flash, Frank Black Maniac: Nycguy84 Team: The League of Greatness Roster: Dr. Manhattan, Barack Obama, Wolverine...

Topher Grace geeks out and gets nasty for 'Spider-Man 3'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 05-01-2007)

"I am a total comic book geek," says Topher Grace. Grace plays probably one of the most popular villains in Spider-Man, Venom. So for an admitted comic book geek it was quite a thrill for Grace to take on the role. "I'm the geekiest guy to ever be in a fi...


KICK-ASS photos! GREEN LANTERN, Toon Talk and More!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)

There are new photos from 'Kick-Ass' online and new buzz and rumors on 'Green Lantern'. That's Not to mention toon talk on 'Batman: Brave and the Bold', 'Wolverine and the X-Men' and 'Spectacular Spider-Man'. We got tons of news bits and chunks skimm...

The Ten Goofiest James Bond Moments
by Rob Vaux (Fri 11-14-2008)

As Daniel Craig continues to take the Bond franchise by storm, it's easy to forget that 007 hasn't always been at his best. Sexism, racism, embarrassing cultural trends… the series' durability has preserved them all for future generations to point ...

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DVD Review of Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-09-2008)

When season seven of Smallville premiered back in September of 2007 there was already the apprehension of watching yet another season of Clark (Tom Welling) and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) pine after each other. The Dawson’s Creek part of Smallville had ta...


Overview of 'Transformers'' overhaul (Sun 08-20-2006)

'Transformers' Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci hosted a groundbreaking Web chat Friday (August 18), answering the e-mails of concerned fans and making some announcements of their own: Optimus Prime - having "Shakespearean" qualities Bum...

Francis Lawrence Would Do Constantine 2 (Sat 12-01-2007)

Director Francis Lawrence said  today at the I Am Legend junket that he would love to helm a Constantine sequel. He said that the sequel will depend on them finding the right story. In a one-on-one interview with ShockTillYouDrop, Lawrence added a f...

X3: Kelsey Garmmer, the real McCoy
by Chris Brown (Fri 05-26-2006)

Continuing, Comics2Film's coverage of the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' round tables, thechrisbrown had a chance to talk to the man that brings Beast to life, Kelsey Grammer. Being in the presence of some great actors, our reporter never felt starstruck until...

Edward Burns teams with Virgin on 'Dock Walloper'
by Alex Dueben (Tue 08-28-2007)

Edward Burns is one of the busiest people in Hollywood, whether you know him from his work as a filmmaker (The Brothers McMullen, Sidewalks of New York, The Groomsmen) or as an actor (Saving Private Ryan, Confidence), he's simultaneously become one of t...


Maids, Bishonen, and Fashion: Kakkoi Con 2008 Report
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-08-2008)

There’s a certain sort of… je ne sais quoi… to a new anime convention, especially when it’s one of the smaller conventions. That might sound a bit weird with the summer being full of big conventions like AnimeExpo and Otakon...

Strike Witches Episode 12
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2008)

The series draws to a quick and rather decisive close while obviously leaving room open for more. What They SayYoshika makes a sortie on her own, in an effort to protect Britannia. However, she is severely outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy, when her...

Strike Witches Episode 06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)

Adding another girl to the completed column, this episode revolves around the musical girl Sanya. What They Say:Yoshika and her comrades are attacked by the Neurois on their way back from a mission in London, but gets help from Sanya who happened to be o...

X-Men 2: Wolverine & Co. Sound Off
by Heidi Meeley (Tue 10-29-2002)

Heidi and James Meeley on the set of X-Men 2 - Click for larger image In part one of the press X-Men 2 conference, Comics2Film heard from half of the panel that attended. Today we explore the comments made by H...


Jennifer Coyle sends 'Spectacular Spider-Man' to therapy
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-30-2008)

Jennifer Coyle has literally worn her love of Spider-Man for much of her adolescent and adult life – she went so far as to paint a huge Spidey on the back of her motorcycle jacket in her days growing up in Rolling Hills and at Cal State Long Beach...

Robbo
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 02-05-2006)

Welcome to the DCG Artist Webmaster Spotlight. Never mind the clever blurbs, here's the almighty founder of Comics2Film, Rob (Robbo) Worley! Comics2Film (C2F): The name of the site basically states its purpose. With that said, why another film si...

Black Lagoon: Second Barrage Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-18-2008)

The extended storyline in Japan comes to a close as Balalaika unleashes a bloodbath in Tokyo. What They Say: Rock makes his decision to help a young Yakuza boss named Yukio and Revy uncharacteristically decides to help him. They team up with Yukio's rig...

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Toy Maniac: Maniac Holiday Ornaments
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-28-2008)

Each and every year the big chain retailers and department stores start getting ready for the holidays the day after Labor Day. There is however, one retailer who strikes before the summer is even over on its holiday marketing and gift giving. That retail...

Effektdmentality
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 03-05-2006)

Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight! Our victim today is Effektdmentality. Comics2Film (C2F): How and why did you start drawing? How about manipping? Effektdmentality (EM): I've been drawing as long as I can remember. My birth moth...

Mixed Vegetables Vol. #1
by Sakura Eries (Wed 09-24-2008)

The only daughter of a pastry shop owner schemes to get out of the family business and realize her dream of becoming a sushi chef by marrying the son of a sushi shop. Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: Ayumi KomuraTranslator: JN ProductionsAdaptation: Stepha...

DVD SHOPPING BAG- The Real Ghostbusters DVD Collection
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-25-2008)

  At the San Diego Comic Con this year I noticed that there were a large amount of people running around dressed as Ghostbusters. They were there, power packs and all. There was a huge Ghostbusters video game booth (see my coverage on this now delay...


David Moran
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 09-25-2005)

Welcome to a special edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight! Our very own David José Zamarripa Moran (aka Marrow2000) has recently made the big leagues! David is the colorist for DC's top-ten selling Supergirl series. To celebrate a DCG veteran's recent...