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Mars Daybreak Collection (Anime Legends)
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 03-05-2008)
What They SayFrom Bones Studio! Mars is now almost entirely covered in water. Humanity exists in large city-ships that float through the open seas. But life is hard for those who live on Mars – the economy is in bad shape, work is scarce, and foo... Mars Daybreak Vol. #1 (also limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-07-2005)
What They SayLife on Mars is hard for those who live here. As the economy worsens, work becomes scarce and food becomes expensive and highly prized. Gram and his friends try to do the best they can but, he finds himself on the run with the most notorious ... Production Begins Again on ABC's LIFE ON MARS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-06-2008)
Production has begun in New York on "Life on Mars," ABC's new drama series to premiere Thursday, October 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), after the hit drama "Grey's Anatomy."NYPD Detective Sam Tyler (Jason O'Mara) finds himself in 1973 in th... 
TV Wasteland: Red Mars is Coming to AMC
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-06-2008)
... Hour and Life on Mars. Sanctuary and True Blood wrap up the week.
Monday
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (FOX, 8PM EST) GOODBYE TO ALL THAT
Derek and John try to protect a member of the resistance by infiltrating a m... Mars Daybreak Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition slipcase/CD)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-14-2005)
What They SayNow that Gram is considered a pirate he soon discovers that this lifestyle is unpredictable and dangerous work! After tracking an abandoned city-ship for some pirate-style vengeance the crew kidnaps the granddaughter of the Earth President. B... Meany, O'Mara Join LIFE ON MARS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)
Irish actors, Colm Meaney and Jason O'Mara, have been selected for the American spinoff to the sci-fi show, LIFE ON MARS, says BBC. The program which was a major hit on the BBC (Seven million viewers in the UK watched the finale earlier this year) will be... Mars Daybreak Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-10-2006)
What They SayAs the final pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, Captain Elizabeth makes a startling announcement: they\'re going to build a new RB out of the spare parts and the training module.
There are going to be dangerous times ahead, buts ... National Geographic Calling ALIENS And Visiting MARS Nov. 2nd
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-23-2008)
... Science: Life on Mars at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Join NASA's Phoenix Mission to determine if life could have existed — or can exist — on our closest planetary neighbor. Mars Daybreak Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Crew of the Aurora continues its never-ending quest for Mars’ ancient treasure. Enraged over the supposed death of their comrade However the Earth defense forces, now angry over the supposed death of their comrade Vess continue to d... Keitel Leads Department in LIFE ON MARS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)
Thespian Harvey Keitel is joining the cast of ABC's upcoming "Life on Mars" adaptation, the first regular TV role of his career, reports Variety. Keitel is on board to play Det. Gene Hunt, who heads up the homicide department and is known ... Kelley to Explore LIFE ON MARS
by News Editor (Tue 03-28-2006)
ABC has signed on for a new David E. Kelley pilot called LIFE ON MARS.The sci-fi drama is based on a 2006 BBC program of the same name, which centers on a 21st century detective who, following a car crash shortly after his girlfriend is kidnapped by a ser... Mars Daybreak Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-06-2006)
What They SayGram\'s pendant has unlocked the secret that leads to the mythical treasure of the original Mars settlers. Before they can begin, they\'ll have to shake off the Earth Forces who have them cornered. The crew will also have to contend with a re... Mars Daybreak Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-13-2006)
What They SayThe crew of the Ship of Aurora has finally found the treasure that they\'ve been searching for, but trouble has found them in a big way! Not only do they have to fend off an entire assault fleet from the Earth Forces, but they realize that th... MISSION TO MARS
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-09-2000)
It`s incredible that Walter Hill would take his name off of SUPERNOVA and Brian DePalma would leave his name on MISSION TO MARS. Although M2M arrives in theatres without the pre-release baggage warning of imminent disaster, it is actually a far bigger dis... Where's My Ticket to Mars?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-07-2008)
Last Tuesday BBC released footage of a rare colony of flying penguins, Locus Magazine announced that George R.R. Martin’s final A Song of Ice and Fire tome would clock in at under 90 pages, and, in perhaps one of the more elaborate gags of 2008&rsqu... GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)
The Internet has become an amazing source of information on past, current and upcoming films, but, the nets very nature has also made it a breeding ground for gossip and misinformation, particularly for actors and filmmakers with strong cult followings. ... Invaders To Mars
by Randall Larson (Tue 06-21-2005)
Pelagic Music presents the original soundtrack to THE MARS UNDERGROUND: PIONEERS FOR A NEW WORLD, the 2004 documentary directed by Scott J. Gill, produced by Randy Wooten and Kirt Eftekhar, featuring original score by James Michael Dooley. THE MARS UNDERG... Babe of Mars
by Pamela Harland (Wed 08-15-2001)
The last thing one might want to see their favorite science fiction babe wearing is paternity clothing. Alas, SPECIES star Natasha Henstridge, on this hot summer day, is seven months pregnant with her second child when she enters the lavish Four Seasons H... Making the GHOSTS OF MARS - Part 1
by John Thonen (Fri 06-22-2001)
Yes, it's the start of the summer movie season and as we waddle knee-deep through the mass of PEARL HARBOR hype, there are several other movies on the horizon that hold the promise of not being overblown, over-produced, over marketed and over none-too-soo... Making the GHOSTS OF MARS - Part 2
by JOHN THONEN (Mon 06-25-2001)
With the cast for John Carpenter's latest genre adventure GHOSTS OF MARS locked in place, the director set about the grueling tasks of acquiring a "Martian looking" desert location and whipping his actors into physical shape. CINESCAPE caught up with the ... Spirit of Wonder
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2003)
What They SayBrand new adventures awaits those who seek a new \'Spirit of Wonder.\' As young boys, Cooper, Gordon, and Shepherd were enchanted by the theories of life on Mars published by Percival Lowell.
By forming a group club called the ?Scientif... Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)
... is human life on Mars. Unlike Spike - who ultimately chooses to make Haruka happy, regardless of what it will mean for him - Honi is unable to adjust his programming to accept the existence of other humans. To bring reality back into synch with his ... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Zone of the Enders Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 02-14-2006)
..., so will life on Mars. James Links must reconcile with his family, clear his name, stop the war, and pilot Dolores into battle with Napth, or humanity will become extinct.
Conclusion:
The OVA episode is dark and heartbreaking, but the TV series is fu... TOTAL RECALL
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sat 09-29-2001)
For all its action and guns and explosions and Schwarzenegger contrivances, Paul Verhoevens 1990 TOTAL RECALL is actually pretty successful in capturing the themes integral to its inspiration the work of author Philip K. Dick. Billed as being inspired... Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)
...start his life on Mars in their police department.
His arrival is a rather interesting one, as there are dozens and dozens of people there to greet an arriving country western songstress whose come to play the planet. Unfortunately, it looks like som... Agent K Returns
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 07-10-2002)
It's been a long time coming five years, to be exact but fans of director Barry Sonnenfeld's 1997 hit MEN IN BLACK have finally gotten a sequel. And judging by the film's holiday weekend opening gross to the tune of almost $90 million it would seem th... Zone of the Enders Vol. #3
by Paul Jacques (Sun 12-28-2003)
...into what life on Mars is like. And by way of plot expansion we are introduced to the political situation, and the puppet masters who orchestrate the forth coming war. These are the same people who know Dolores and have been after her all along. Certai... Armitage III OVA Collection (Fri 10-23-1998)
What They SayA cyberpunk Japanimation taking place on near-futuristic Mars. Our heroine is a girl detective. Also contains a trailer for the theatrical feature \'\'ARMITAGEIII POLY/MATRIX\'\'The Review!In the future, mars has been colonized. Large and com...50 GB Blu-ray discs, V FOR VENDETTA announced and TOTAL RECALL on Blu-ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-15-2006)
...d his old life on Mars. Or maybe it's all a side effect of a botched Rekall implant. Whatever the case, Quaid soon finds that people are out to kill him, though he's not sure why. Even his wife (Sharon Stone) is part of a secret agency and was sent to... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Spirit of Wonder
by Dani Moure (Thu 05-04-2006)
...is really life on Mars or not. The second part consists of \'The Shrinking of Miss China\', \'The Planet of Miss China\' and an unreleased in the US episode called \'The Drinking of Miss China\', directed by Masaya Fujimori (Pokemon, The Movie - Inuyas... TV Wasteland: Let the LOST and Heroes Comparisons Begin
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-10-2008)
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LIFE ON MARS (CBS, 10PM EST) TUESDAY’S DEAD
A hostage crisis at County Hospital finds Sam, Ray, Annie and Lt. Hunt in a gunman's crosshairs while he tries to force a doctor to reverse a dangerous operation on the hostage taker'... TV Wasteland: Legend of the Seeker
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-03-2008)
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LIFE ON MARS (CBS, 10PM EST) THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK WHEN YOU THINK YOU’RE DEAD
A black girl is thrown from a rooftop, touching off racial tensions between the black and Puerto Rican communities. Sam works the case with offic... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... TV Wasteland: The Raping of Indiana Jones
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-13-2008)
...isodes of Life on Mars and Eleventh Hour.
Monday
CHUCK (NBC, 8PM EST) CHUCK VERSUS THE BREAK-UP
Sarah's ex-flame and partner, Bryce Larkin (Matthew Bomer), makes an unforeseen return and goes undercover with Sarah as an overl... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... HEY, WAIT
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 10-29-2001)
Life isn't like a comic book. There are no neatly ordered panels, no superheroic last minute rescues. Life is messy, disordered, and occasionally marked by tragedy that can't be solved in 32 pages or undone in next month's issue. In the new one-shot mini-... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... TV Wasteland: SCI-FI Fans Like to Panic
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 11-17-2008)
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LIFE ON MARS (CBS, 10PM EST) THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD
When a baby from a prominent family is kidnapped, Sam is stunned to learn that his father, Vic (Dean Winters), may be involved. Vic abandoned the family under mysterious circums... El Dia de los Muertos (or: Halloween Extended)
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
...earch for life on Mars but the obsession that many of us have with the planet. I know I fit into that category ever since my Dad told me (when I was as a kid) that our name meant we were from there (I`m still not sure if he was kidding)! The book, upon... Voices of a Distant Star Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 10-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Shinkai/Mizu SaharaTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:What They SayTo what distance would you go for your one true love? In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young... ARIA Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Amano KozueTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayON THE PLANET AQUA, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Veni... 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 Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... THE TWILIGHT ZONE "It's Still a Good Life / Monsters on Maple Street"
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 02-19-2003)
Tonight's episode of UPN's TWILIGHT ZONE invokes the spirit of Rod Serling with new takes on two classic ZONE tales. The first is a sequel to the 1961 episode "It's a Good Life," imaginatively called "It's Still a Good Life." The second is a remake of the... 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... Flower of Life Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 09-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayFor some, high school represents the best days of their lives. For others, they would rather bury the memories in the deepest, darkest corner of their minds. For... Lording It
by Matt Kamen (Fri 07-06-2007)
... Simm, of Life On Mars fame, was beyond reproach as The Master. His portrayal of the evil Time Lord was perfect - exciting, scary and yet strangely endearing. Extending the character's long-standing role of being a twisted reflection of the Doctor by g... Avenger Complete Collection
by brettbarkley (Fri 11-11-2005)
The Review!A very ambitious anime with a great look, a cool soundtrack, and very appealing packaging, but does it live up to its own ambitions?
Audio:
While not having a tremendous amount of activity in the rear speakers, the Avenger Complete Collection... Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
A slew of paperback releases this Tuesday offers everything from cheeky science fiction to dark, genre-crossing fantasy and dragon-riding mayhem (told by both man and mythical beast perspective).
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s powerhous... Avenger Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-27-2005)
What They SayResources on Mars are thin and the domed cities have resorted to a gladiator contest to determine who receives the most rations. Layla Ashley is one fighter representing her city. She along with Speedy, a doll breeder run across Nei, a mechan... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... MYTHMAKER: The Life and Works of George Lucas - Book Review
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-15-2000)
Perhaps anticipating renewed interest as result of STAR WARS, EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE, author John Baxter has turned his attention to one of Hollywoods most successful director-producers in MYTHMAKER: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE LUCAS, Baxter`s ... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 08-24-2001)
"Retirement" is a common threat director John Carpenter issues at the end of his films, but the man who made a name for himself with the independent chiller HALLOWEEN and garnered Jeff Bridges an Academy Award nomination for his performance in STARMAN say... Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 07-01-2000)
Besides his numerous film scores, Elfman has also contributed bits and pieces for other films. He contributed songs to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, GHOSTBUSTERS II, LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, SCREAM 2, and wrote the theme for SHRUNKEN HEADS (... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
Drew Bowling kicks of his Tides of Fate trilogy with the hardback release of The Tower of Shadows, Don Bassingthwaite concludes The Dragon Below series with The Killing Song, and Sergei Lukyanenko’s wildly popular The Night Watch returns from it... The Making of CAPRICORN ONE
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 04-20-2000)
Fifteen years before The X-Files made government conspiracy a way of life, there was Capricorn One. Born from post-Watergate angst and televisions increasing technological versatility, the film remains an effective thriller and adventure story, tightly-... Pam Grier's Biggest Battle
by Pamela Harland (Mon 08-20-2001)
What is it with Pam Grier and Martians? First she fought the big-eyed green creatures in Tim Burton's MARS ATTACKS and now she goes toe-to-toe with them in JOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS. Well, who else can be as sexy as Grier yet still be able to kick s... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Robert Picardo takes 'One Small Step' for STAR TREK: VOYAGER
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-14-1999)
Robert Picardo, who plays STAR TREK: VOYAGERs emergency medical hologram, put on his directors hat for a special episode entitled `One Small Step,` which will air on the 17th of November during television ratings sweeps. The show actually deals with a ... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... 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... Comic-Con Pitch: PROM ON MARS
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-16-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
first in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
"Prom on ... Weekly Book Buzz: Finding The Mummy in Literature
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-08-2008)
Well one might say that this is a very light week for new releases. I’d say pathetic might be a better choice of words. Honestly it really is a very slow week. With few new releases in Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy, I’ve included m... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... ARIA Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Amano KozueTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayTHE CANALS of Neo-Venezia are crowded with determined gondoliers, and while sweet Akari Mizunashi may hold rivals, it doesn't mean she can't have fun with her compet... 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... THE SIXTH DAY: Arnold Schwarzenegger
by Craig Reid (Thu 11-09-2000)
Flying over the cranberry capitol of Canada, I`m gawking out the plane window staring at the magnificent Frazier River. I`m thinking that in about 12 hours, I`ll be on the set of Arnold Schwarzeneggar`s latest film THE 6TH DAY, a science fiction thriller... GHOSTS OF MARS
by John J. O'Neill (Fri 08-24-2001)
What do you do when you're 80 million miles from home and locked up for a crime you did not commit? How about if your jailers are a dozen scared humans under attack by a horde of alien zombies? If you're Desolation Williams (Ice Cube), you devise a way ou... Someone Get Mr. Bauer Some Caffiene, Stat!
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-03-2005)
After a wait of seven months, Jack Bauer and 24 return to television with a two-hour fourth season premiere this Sunday, followed by two more hours in its new regular Monday-night slot. I've seen the first three hours, and the premiere starts off with a l... Preparation
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-12-2006)
In television, preparation is paramount. It's also Fox, Warner Brothers, Touchstone, etc. You have to be prepared. When I first came to LA for an internship on a major TV series, I walked in knowing that show backwards and forwards. I was prepared to ... NBC Unleashes Fall Premiere Dates
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
NBC unveils the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama "Heroes" on Monday, September 22, the Thursday night debut of the new comedy "Kath & Kim" (9:30... "Battlestar Galactica: A Day on the Life"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 02-21-2007)
OK, I know we are in filler mode for a few episodes for BSG, and as much as I complain about not moving the story along, sometimes a good single story episode can be a nice break. For example, the much hated boxing episode. I know many fans... Raimi: Spidey Pays Homage To Real Life Heroes
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-17-2002)
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At the weekend
press junket for Spider-Man, director Sam Raimi said that... A Revolting DEVELOPMENT
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-14-2005)
Ominous news for funniest-show-on-television ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT this week: Fox has trimmed this season's episode order from 22 to 18. Combined with the show's continued and frustrating lack ratings, as well as Fox's plans to drop AMERICAN DAD into AD's ... Gall Force: New Era
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-08-2004)
What They SayCatty is an android who spent her life observing humans in the futuristic Bespio City. When a mad artificial intelligence awakens to destroy all human life, she is the only force that stands between humanity and extinction! As every computer ... STAR TREK: VOYAGER - 'Life Line'
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 05-08-2000)
If one Robert Picardo gets viewers to turn on STAR TREK: VOYAGER, how about two? That`s just what they will see in the upcoming `Life Line,` scheduled to air May 10th. The episode also brings back Marina Sirtis as Counselor Troi, and Dwight Schultz as R... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #10: Between Life and Death
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-11-2001)
What They SayKenshin\'s swordsmanship has always been the strongest, but he is not a true master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Style. As a young revolutionary, Kenshin abandoned his martial training prematurely, in order to become a killer and tread the dark pat... Own HALF-LIFE 2 on 11/16
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-21-2004)
After six years of programming, originally promising to be on store shelves more than a year ago and the leak of its source code on the internet, Value Software's highly anticipated FPS HALF-LIFE 2 has finally gone gold. Vivendi Universal, the game's publ... HALF-LIFE 2 is out
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-17-2004)
More than a year after its first intended release date, HALF-LIFE 2 has finally arrived on retail store shelves. Valve Software's new first-person shooter picks up the story of former Black Mesa scientist Gordon Freeman, the lone person that helped repel ... Rosenthal to receive 'Life in Music Award'
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
Laurence Rosenthal will be honored with the ASCAP Foundation's Life in Music Award, to be presented to the 79-year old composer during the annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards on April 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Marilyn Bergma... HALF-LIFE 2 hacked
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-08-2003)
After being in development for five years and expected to be released in time for the Christmas season, Valve Software's highly-anticipated first-person shooter HALF-LIFE 2 has been dealt a severe blow: hackers have stolen and uploaded at least a signific... After SIN CITY, Rodrguez is moving to MARS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-02-2004)
Even though it's been less than a week since the trades broke the news about Robert Rodriguez's new movie, the adaptation of Frank Miller's SIN CIY comic book series, the director is back making news by agreeing to helm A PRINCESS OF MARS, the first book ... Phoenix Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-29-2007)
What They SayThroughout time, mankind has chased after the dream of immortality. The Phoenix, in the form of a bird of fire, is said to hold the key to eternal life. Great wars are fought in a vain attempt to possess it and, as a result, civilizations ris... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ... ARIA Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Amano KozueTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayAKARI MINAZUKI has made her home on the planet Aqua, in the charming little town of Neo-Venezia. She is determined to become an undine and as her training continues,... IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
by Mike Lyons (Thu 06-07-2001)
There`s a scene in ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE that speaks volumes without speaking a word. In it, Jimmy Stewart as the ever put-upon every-man, George Bailey, stands in front of his small house. A train whistle sounds and Stewart looks off quickly towards it... Aria, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
"Water whatever everywhere, so let's all have some fun" is the premise of Kozue Amano's Aria. Mars has been terraformed by heating the planet and melting the polar ice caps, turning the red planet into the much bluer "Aqua." Aqua's geo... Comicscape: Sucking Life with Gabe Soria
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-14-2008)
You think your life sucks. You think your job sucks. It feels like it will never end. But for Dave Miller, it’s all true. Dave is a vampire, but he owes his allegiance to Lord Radu Arisztidescu, the vampire owner of the Last Stop convenience store i... Infinite Ryvius Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-29-2004)
What They SayAfter the battle at Mars, the children on board the Ryvius hold a party to celebrate their victory. But their celebration is cut short as they are branded terrorists for destroying the Liebe Delta and the Mars Fleet! As the Ryvius leaves Mars... LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 04-26-2002)
If you were granted foreknowledge of the fact that you were going to die in less than a week, what would you do with the precious hours you had left?Not go see LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, one hopes.As big and fluffy as the yellow helmet hairdo Angelina Jol... Face it Tiger - A Brief Look at the Life of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-15-2002)
Some of us are still riding high on the SPIDER-MAN film's monstrous success, particularly those of us who grew up with the wall-crawler and longed for the day we'd see him swinging through the city streets on the big screen. That day has come, the webbed ... (AFTER) LIFE IN GOTHLAND #1-5
by Andy Hershberger (Tue 11-06-2001)
It's never a good sign when a comic has the author's resume on the inside flap, but when the resume includes work with Neil Gaiman on a little-known title called THE SANDMAN, why not tell the world? Author/illustrator/goth Shea Anton Pensa has worked with... Genre Films in the '90s: Blockbuster Feeding Frenzy
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-11-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror were once considered cult genres of interest only to a select few, but that changed in 1977 with STAR WARS. The blockbuster mentality engendered by that film continued throughout the 80s and reached even larger propor... Junk Force Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 12-27-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kakinuma Hideki (DARTS)/Tsurugi Yusuke (Mechanical Design: Matsukawa Kenichi; Character Design: Komato Eiji) Translated by:Toshi HosakaAdapted by:What They SayIn this final installment of Junk Force, Wooty, Mill, Liza, Louis a... Macross Vol. #2
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 03-10-2006)
What They SayLocked in mortal combat with the attacking Zentradi fleets, the Macross has finally fought its way across the solar system to Mars, where an abandoned base may offer temporary safe haven. But this planet is named after the god of war and the ... The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... Zone of Enders : Idolo
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-15-2002)
What They SayThe Review!The OVA release that serves as a prequel to the original video game, Idolo actually manages to play very well considering its roots and with my general dislike of game to anime conversions.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session,... THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-21-2003)
As a political statement, THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE is a lot murkier than seems intended, while as drama, it veers between being almost wrenching in places and borderline silly in others. As a mystery, though, it winds up being pretty decent. However, the ma... Buddha Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tezuka OsamuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayAll life is sacred...
Awake under the Pippala tree...The ReviewOsamu Tezuka's masterpiece takes readers through the painful ordeals the Buddha lived through. But it also sh... John Carpenter on Mars
by John Thonen (Sat 11-20-1999)
The wheels are beginning to turn at Storm King Productions, home of director John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN) and his producer-wife Sandy King (VAMPIRES). An official announcement is expected soon for a now tentative spring 2000 production start on Carpenter`s ... Hacking HALF-LIFE 2
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-17-2003)
This time in our weekly column, James and Troy tackle the issue of the recently hacked HALF-LIFE 2 and exactly what it means to the gaming industry."Stealing source code is just a bastardly thing to do. Not only is it illegal, it makes hundreds of thousan... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
© David Kraft
Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Have you “LOST” interest?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-06-2006)
This week I’m most looking forward to Lost, mainly to see if this episode makes up for the lackluster season so far. We were promised in ads that the last two episodes of the fall season would change everything. Last week we saw SPOI... Sailor Moon Super S TV Vol. #5 (Tue 03-04-2003)
What They SaySailor Evolution! From a young athlete trying to overcome a childhood phobia to a starving artist pursuing his skills, there is no pure dream that the Amazon Quartet won\'t try to corrupt! Fortunately, as the challenges grow, so do the Sailor...DNA2 Vol. #1: Metamorphosis
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-14-2003)
What They SayJunta has a problem: he’s deathly allergic to girls! All this changes when a beautiful woman arrives from the future and transforms him into the super-suave Mega-Playboy. But the transformation is unstable, and if Junta can’t unra... Anime: what it is
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-25-2005)
Some fans of Japanese anime may tune into this column and wonder what Gumby is doing here. Maybe I should clarify a point. "Anime" is the Japanese word for animated cartoons, wherever they come from. To me, that includes everything. "Anime" just rolls off... Avatar 3-D
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-22-2004)
Release Date: December 18, 2009 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Screenwriter: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Al... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #6
by Paul Jacques (Fri 12-05-2003)
What They SayAn alien visitor is the trigger that ignites the final phase of the war with the Jovians. As betrayals and deceptions threaten to destroy the last fragile chance for peace, the crew of the Nadesico make a fateful decision: to end the fighting... Ben Bova Chats with CINESCAPE
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 05-17-2002)
As an editor, Ben Bova has won six Hugos, run two successful SF magazines and launched the careers of people like Orson Scott Card and Spider Robinson. As a collaborator he's worked on film and television projects with the likes of Woody Allen, Gene Rodde... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGraeme Revell (PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, MISSION TO MARS) inherits the musical mantle inaugurated by Harry Manfredini in 1980 with the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Whereas NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET had no real musical signature, w... POINTing in the Right Direction
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-17-2005)
You'd think that the citizens of Point Pleasant, New Jersey would have learned the lesson of TWIN PEAKS: beautiful blondes washing up out of the sea are always bad news. Apparently they aren't Lynch fans, nor do they notice the ominous swelling score when... Doom III PC Expansion and Midway!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-25-2005)
DOOM III RESURRECTION OF EVIL I recently had the opportunity to check out the upcoming expansion to DOOM III on the PC, RESURRECTION OF EVIL. Not only does it feature a new (albeit shorter) adventure, it also has new weapons, enemies, locations and most i... Robbing the Cradle of Life
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-24-2003)
NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASESThe official soundtrack CD from Jan de Bonts TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE is out from Hollywood Records (2061-62417-2) but dont get too excited. Its the typical rock song and remix collection, and most of the songs have noth... A Monster's Life for Me Part One
by Pamela Harland (Mon 11-12-2001)
Acting with only your voice has its advantages. "You don't have to shave," laughs John Goodman, who voices the furry and lovable monster Sulley in Disney's new animated film MONSTERS, INC. currently enjoying its second week at the top of the box office. ... Chris Columbus advises stars of HARRY POTTER to consider life after the magic
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 11-05-2002)
In a recent interview to promote the release of HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, director Chris Columbus commented on the concerns he has about the three young stars of the film -- Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emily Watson (Hermione Granger) a... Paris Gothique: A Gothic Travel Guide to the City of Love
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
If you`re too Gothic for Milan, New York, and Japan, you`ll be right at home in Paris. First of all, if you wear all black, no one will assume you`re a member of the Trenchcoat Mafia; Parisians themselves wear black a lot because it`s chic, and they also ... MARS movie may be out of Rodriguez's orbit
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
Director Robert Rodriguez may be in danger of not directing A PRINCESS OF MARS, Paramount Pictures' big budget sci-fi actioner based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs classic novel. The story first broke last evening on IGN FilmForce where a longtime source tol... DVD Shopping Bag: Same Old New World
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-28-2008)
Two weeks ago New Line Home Video re-released Terrence Malick’s breathtaking film The New World in an extended cut. An unrated cut and an additional thirty minutes were promised and nothing else included. No trailers, no commentary and no cl... ADV Films UK Sets New Street Dates (Wed 09-03-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF FULL METAL PANIC! ACCLAIMED SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE 20th OCTOBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 1st September 2003-ADV Films today announced a 20th October 2003 release date for the first volume of the hotly anticip...Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
by John Eriani (Mon 04-03-2006)
What They SayBatou is a cyborg. His body is artificial: the only remnants left of his humanity are traces of his brain...and the memories of a woman called The Major.
A detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit, Public Security Section 9,... Happy Mania Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 06-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Anno MoyocoTranslated by:Shirley KuboAdapted by:What They SayShigeta's crazy love life continues, and this time it involves Takahashi! After Takahashi pays her a surprise visit, Shigeta comes to realize that he might not be su... Slayers Great
by Dani Moure (Tue 11-02-2004)
What They SayThe vixen, the doll, and the super golem contest: don\'t miss another exciting Slayers tale!
All Lana Einburg wants is for her golem-making father Galia and her equally ambitious brother Huey to end their long-running feud. But her world ge... I See You, Space Cowboy...
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-18-2007)
As a warm-blooded human being who considers herself an anime fan, the gravest sin I've committed is--get ready for this--depriving myself of Cowboy Bebop. Hallelujah I have seen the light and atoned for my error, and it's about damn time. Cowboy Bebop is ... Hell on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-27-2004)
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit... The New Blood
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-18-2004)
These are perilous times in the Wasteland, my friends! The new season has brought strange tidings and mysterious omens. A good show on UPN that isn't BUFFY (see VERONICA MARS, below)! Several outstanding shows on ABC, and the network hasn't cancelled... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately theyve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... Toons and BONES
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-22-2005)
It's the last week before the new season begins (some would claim that PRISON BREAK marks that boundary, but ROME seems like a better dividing line to me) and we're in week two of our tour of the new season. Below I'll mouth off about FOX's returning "Ani... Polish Curse in Burbank
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-11-2003)
As digital video has become a legitimate format for feature film production, we pause this week to look back on how home video has played a major part in the evolution of motion pictures over the past two decades or so. Remember, once EVIL DEAD was just a... Video This Week: November 20th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-20-2001)
VIDEO NEWSPOWERPUFF GIRLS: MEET THE BEAT-ALLS, a Warner Home Video compilation of the inexplicably popular Powerpuff Girls cartoon TV series, finds the girls themselves to be the biggest threat, rather than their usual goofy super-villain. It seems that t... DARK ANGEL: James Cameron's Next Project
by Frank Garcia (Thu 02-03-2000)
Since the stratospheric success of his Oscar-winning 1997 film TITANIC, the name of director James Cameron has been attached to wide variety of projects in development: AVATAR, TRUE LIES 2, TERMINATOR 3, ALIEN 5, PLANET OF THE APES, Anne Rices THE MUMMY,... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-11-2005)
What They SayFollow the adventures of Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed and Ein as they continue their endless search for cash. Along the way, tragedy and triumph await as they navigate their way through the dangers of space and corridors of memory. The hottest anim... Fatal Fury The Motion Picture
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-05-2003)
What They SayThe warriors of the exciting video game Fatal Fury come to life in one of the most exhilarating animated video game adaptations ever, Fatal Fury The Motion Picture, a gorgeous full-length motion picture from Japanese action director Masami Ob... Sailor Moon Vol. #11
by Bryan Morton (Thu 10-06-2005)
What They SayRubeus and the evil sisters from the Negamoon are back and they\'re pulling out all stops in a furious series of new attacks! Between his last evil sisters an his new ally, Emerald, it looks like to Rubeus may finally have Serena cornered. Bu... All TV and No Play Make David a Dull Boy
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-19-2005)
This is both the best and the worst time of year for a TV writer. It's the best because a new season is in bloom, with promising new entertainments across the dial. It's the worst because I suddenly have even less of a social life than normal. I've seen s... The Song Remains the Same...or Not
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-17-2006)
...he DVDs. LIFE ON MARS, a series that takes its very title from a David Bowie song and uses 1970s music to create an audio landscape for its lost in time lead will soon be hitting US screens courtesy of BBC America. I urge everyone to watch the broadc... Sailor Moon S TV Vol. #2
by Josh Galloway (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Much awaited by fans, the next installment of the third series of Sailor Moon is out (and a particular store broke their release date, too)! This volume contains six episodes, instead of the seven that the first one carried, but I'm not complai... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #8
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Career is the seventh Tenchi in Tokyo disk, and this is my seventh Tenchi in Tokyo review. What an amazing coincidence! (I'm sure that Louis Farrakhan will have a field day trying to find the hidden numerical significance... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...'Sky Captain': Embracing the Past
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 09-18-2004)
An interview with Sky Captain
director, Kerry Conran
By Dean Kish (a.k.a. Soothsayer)
Director Kerry Conran's
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" is a look back at how people
of 1940s and 1950s saw the future through comic books, pulp novels an... Gall Force: Earth Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-26-2003)
What They SayFrom the creator of Armitage: Dual Matrix, the producer of Bubblegum Crash, and the writer of Megazone 23. In a world ruled by lethal war machines, Sandy Newman fights for her life every day. Time is running out, and the machines have driven ...