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Lisa Gerrard DVD Released
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-07-2007)
An intimate portrait about the composer and lead singer of Dead Can Dance featuring masterful performances and interviews by Brendan Perry, Russell Crowe, Michael Mann, Hans Zimmer and more.
Over a career that spans almost two decades with Dead C... Lisa Gerrard providing music for 'Constantine.'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-13-2003)
From Lisa Gerrard's official website: "Lisa has been working on this VERY dark soundtrack for a few weeks now. If the first track is anything to go by this going to be one of the darkest works Lisa ever did. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence and Jo... Lisa Loeb on Being MJ Watson (Thu 01-16-2003)
SCI FI Wire recently had a chance to talk with Lisa Loeb, who is voicing Mary Jane Watson in MTV's new animated Spider-Man series. Loeb had plenty to say about the differences between her MJ and the movie version of the character. "I di...
Orochi Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 01-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayTwo sisters. One perfect. The other... not. What begins as a dark tale of sibling rivalry turns into something all together different when a young girl named Orochi... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #2
by Christopher Homer (Mon 05-12-2008)
What They SayMeet Cid: Inventor, Mastermind... GENIUS.
In a mysterious parallel dimension called Wonderland, Ai and Yu are on a dangerous mission to rescue their missing parents. Lisa, master of the formidable Kigen Arts, protects them from the Earl Tyr... ANDROMEDA: Lisa Ryder
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-11-2000)
Lisa Ryder, who plays Captain Beka Valentine on Gene Roddenberry`s Andromeda, doesn`t mind trading reality for science fiction on a regular basis. The actress has starred in Total Recall 2070, Psi Factor and the upcoming Friday the 13th sequel Jason X, pl... HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME - Lisa Barbuscia
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-31-2000)
Highlander is about more than just action and swordplay. Amidst the dueling immortals, decapitated heads and sweeping historical flashbacks, it`s also about romance. But more often than not, it`s the star-crossed kind, in which the mixed blessing of immor... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-19-2003)
What They SayWelcome to Wonderland! The gateway to another world appears suddenly one day and with its coming awaken two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. The monsters appear to destroy each other and then vanish-leaving behind only the inexplicable... ENTERPRISE in Danger of Cancellation
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-16-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Well folks it looks like STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE is in danger of being cancelled and let me tell you people are already starting to dance in the streets. Of course there are some that want the show to s... eX-Driver Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Wed 02-01-2006)
What They SayThe cars are hot but the girls are hotter! Pull over, highway patrol. Lorna Endou and Lisa Sakakino have eX-Driver licenses, assigned only to the best of the best. They are authorized to drive fast, drive recklessly, and hunt down malfunction... eX-Driver Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-05-2002)
What They SayThe cars are hot but the girls are hotter! Pull over, highway patrol. Lorna
Endou and Lisa Sakakino have eX-Driver licenses, assigned only to the best
of the best. They are authorized to drive fast, drive recklessly, and hunt
down malfuncti... Colliding Reactions
by Randall D. Larson (Interview transcription by Kelsey J. Larson) (Thu 01-05-2006)
Juno Reactor is described as a "goa trance music" group (a style of electronic music defined by a recurring and repetitive beat), often known for their tribal influences. The
"Labyrinth" by Juno Reactor (2004)
© Metropolis Records
group was i... eX-Driver The Movie
by luis (Tue 09-21-2004)
The Review!Geneon\'s promotional disc gives a sneak peek for eX-Driver the Movie and proves that good dubbing does exist.
Audio:
Geneon\'s promotional disc only contained the English 5.1 audio track; it is a solid audio track that provides some great dir... Robotech Remastered: Extended Edition Vol. #02
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-28-2004)
What They SayAfter battling their way back to Earth, Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes and the crew of the SDF-1 must learn to cope with a new set of rules imposed by a bureaucracy with little understanding of the grave threat that faces the entire world.
Unfortu... Blue Eyes Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-17-2008)
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... Robotech Vol. #04 (Tue 08-07-2001)
What They SayIn the wake of Roy Fokker\'s death, the crew of the SDF-1 must face the bitter realities of war in the most personal of ways. Add to this the growing dissatisfaction with the Earth\'s primitive defense forces, and it all points to eminent def...Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-17-2004)
What They SayHidden throughout the vast landscape of Wonderland lie the crystalline pieces of an entity called Omega, which once consumed whole worlds, but was shattered and scattered over land and sea. Now, Earl Tyrant has sent his minions out to gather ... 24: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-10-2007)
So it has been a while since I reviewed an episode of this series. I haven’t stopped watching, I’ve just been waiting to see if it would get surprisingly better or noticeably worse. The story has changed, but the series has maintaine... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #1 (Fri 02-13-2004)
What They SayWelcome To Wonderland! The gateway to another world appears suddenly one day, and with its\' coming awakens two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. When the monsters appear to destroy each other they vanish, leaving behind only the inex...Girls Bravo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-20-2005)
What They SayWith fights over the TV, magical transformations and Fukuyama\'s amorous actions, Yukinari has more than his fair share of girl troubles. Fortunately, lucky Miharu has won the ultimate prize: a hot springs vacation for everyone! But unluckily... SLEEPY HOLLOW: Directing The Headless Horseman
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)
Its starting to look as if contemporary Hollywood horror movie remakes owe ever-increasing royalty payments to Roger Corman and Barbara Steele. For some reason, when filmmakers refashion old movies, they borrow less from the official source than from the... DRIVE-IN DISCS: VOLUME 2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-04-2001)
Thankfully, Elite's first entry in their DRIVE-IN DISCS series did well enough to warrant a second. Once again, viewers can experience the wonders of an open air theater without leaving their stuffy homes, thanks to Elite's miracle process Distorto. Viewe... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-28-2004)
What They SayFeeding on the hearts of those consumed by terror, Chaos is finally revealed as the true force behind Earl Tyrant?s power. By destroying and swallowing up the outside worlds and then ensnaring their residents in the chaotic landscape of Wonde... eX-Driver The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-18-2004)
What They SayThe squeal of smoking tires, the roar of the engine and the thrill of a hairpin turn in a power drift. Most people in the future have no knowledge of these adrenaline-pumping aspects to driving because they only use cars driven by AI compute... THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-11-2001)
There are two things that set THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG apart from the usual B movie programmers churned out by Monogram Studios in the 1930s. The first is Bela Lugosi, making his first feature for the Poverty Row studio. The second is that this marks one o... Homer Simpson Joins R.E.M.
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)
The Fox TV network has released details of two upcoming episodes of THE SIMPSONS as well as a new image from one of them.First, as previously reported, November 6th will see what will now be the de facto new season premiere of the series, with "Treehouse ... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-01-2004)
What They SayMeet Cid: Inventor, Mastermind... GENIUS.
In a mysterious parallel dimension called Wonderland, Ai and Yu are on a dangerous mission to rescue their missing parents. Lisa, master of the formidable Kigen Arts, protects them from the Earl Tyr... ANDROMEDA: From Greek God to Starship CaptainKevin Sorbo Speaks
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-06-2000)
The bronze-colored starship bridge set is in pitch black. Jagged beams of yellow light from outside sources, piercing from ceiling corners and wall slits help illuminate numerous consoles and the `Slipstream chair` sitting in the center of the room. The ... THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Proce MacDougal (Tue 09-25-2001)
Having already set the standard for television series on DVD with their X-FILES season-by-season box sets, Fox has upped the ante with their latest digital foray into TV: THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON box set. The collection follows the X-FILES ... eX-Driver Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-10-2002)
What They SayLorna and Lisa ride again!
In the near future, automated cars are standard, and most citizens don\'t even know how to drive. The X-Drivers were created to stop malfunctioning AI cars, but their latest threat is something new. An unknown t... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Fri 02-24-2006)
What They SayThe year is 4699. A young adventurer sets off to find Captain Ahab and his crew of outlaw whale hunters. Only Ahab can save his home planet from the most horrific beast known throughout the universe-The Moby Dick.The Review!The journey to Moa... THE THIRST
by Tim Janson (Fri 07-06-2007)
I have a bit of a hard time classifying The Thirst. It’s a vampire movie and it’s exceptionally gore-filled, but I have a hard time calling it a horror film because it’s not scary. I know…a lot of horror films are not sc... IMMORTAL MEMORY
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-25-2004)
Lisa Gerrards musical career has spanned more then twenty years, starting in the early 1980s when she and fellow Australian Brendan Perry formed a band called Dead Can Dance, and erupting into major compositions into the 21st Century as an assocoate of H... RED EYE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-19-2005)
RED EYE is a popcorn thriller that is enjoyable the way '70s TV movies are when they turn up in syndication. The more you know of the story, the less you can take it seriously, but it provides a kind of earnest, goofy ride that can be satisfying if you're... Final Fantasy Unlimited Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Mon 06-19-2006)
What They Say12 years ago, the gateway to another world suddenly appeared and two mysterious beasts of astonishing power awoke! The beasts appeared to destroy each other, leaving behind only a myriad of unanswered questions and the inexplicable Pillar of... Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w... Constantine
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)
Genre: Horror/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Warner Brothers.Production Company: Shuler Donner/Donner Productions.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Keanu Reeves (John Constantine); Rachel Weisz (Angela); Tilda Swinton (Gabriel); Djimon Hounsou (Papa Mid... SCOOP: Who's creating the CONSTANTINE soundtrack?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-13-2003)
Thanks to a scooper we've learned that singer/composer Lisa Gerrard is busy working on her next project, CONSTANTINE. If you've been off-planet for the last few months, the cinematic adaptation of the DC/Vertigo comic book began filming last month under t... THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
by Kevin Dennis (Fri 10-10-2003)
What can be said about THE SIMPSONS that hasn't already been said? The show was decried by President Bush in 1991, yet also praised by TIME magazine as the greatest sitcom of the 21st century. Some religious conservatives, claiming it is damaging to our n... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: X-Driver the Movie
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-28-2004)
Welcome to another look into the future of anime dubs. Today's subject of discussion is X-Driver the Movie (hereafter X-Driver), released by Geneon Entertainment and dubbed by Bang Zoom! I'd like to thank animeondvd.com for making this trip into the fut... Top Ten Actors of 2003
by Allen Divers (Thu 01-22-2004)
It's kind of boring when a columnist says something like "2003 proved to be the year of the great dubs!" What happens when 2004 proves that statement wrong? Ignoring all that, 2003 did prove to be a spectacular year for dub fans with many studios puttin... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 05-20-2008)
What They SayHidden throughout the vast landscape of Wonderland lie the crystalline pieces of an entity called Omega, which once consumed whole worlds, but was shattered and scattered over land and sea. Now, Earl Tyrant has sent his minions out to gather ... Take a look at WONDERLAND
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
The creatures who bring us CHUD have an exclusive look at a scene from the upcoming drama WONDERLAND starring Val Kilmer, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas and Dylan McDermott. The movie is opening in limited release this week... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... November's for crybabies
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-10-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreatings Cinescapers! Like most of the world, I get my hard news from IMDb. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon an article declaring TITANIC the worst film ever (Studio Briefing; November 6, 2003). That's right, th... TOP 10: Long live the KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 12-28-2003)
Even though it faced Christmas competition, THE RETURN OF THE KING still remains the box office champ for the second weekend in a row. Peter Jackson's final RINGS film took in an estimated $51.2 million dollars this past weekend, pushing its combined tota... TOP 10 UPDATED: RINGS triumphs over BIG FISH
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
Echoing its theme of tall tales that aren't true, Tim Burton's BIG FISH didn't claim the top spot at the box office last weekend as original estimates claimed. Instead, New Line Cinema's THE RETURN OF THE KING held on to the throne for its fourth straight... Doh!
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 08-25-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I'm happier than a stupid pig on a spit! Want to know why? Well, same to you. It's because THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON is being released this Tuesday on disc. Isn't that enough to make you... Going to the premiere of COLD MOUNTAIN
by Sue Schneider (Sun 12-21-2003)
December 25th is going to be a busy day at theaters as quite a few movies will be opening all at the same time. Which will you pick? COLD MOUNTAIN, PETER PAN, PAYCHECK or CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. Or will you pick all of them and make it a movie going day. Ne... Bruce Almighty
by Coming Attractions (Wed 03-19-2003)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Shady Acres Entertainment/Spyglass Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Jim Carrey (Bruce Nolan); Jennifer Aniston (Grace); Morgan Freeman (God); Lisa Ann Walter.Who... Action Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-15-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom France comes the first ever original soundtrack release of the full score from 1976's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (Record Makers 7243 593241 2 8). The movie was John Carpenter's sophomore directorial effort, a kind of RIO BRAVO ... SWEATSHOP #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 02-12-2003)
A bit of a preview for you, as this new comic from the brilliant mind of Peter Bagge isn't due out until the end of April. You shouldn't be worried about the wait, though, as this new title comes nowhere near the superb satirical quality of Bagge's late l... January 6 January 12: The Best of 2002
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 01-06-2003)
I don't normally do the whole "10 best of 2002" thing. It's not really my style. It just reeks of TV Guide.Yeah, so I'm going to do my 12 best and worst TV of 2002.Take that TV Guide!The good stuff:12. ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION11. FIREFLY10. THE JOB9. GIL... The X-MEN Are Back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-01-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Ottman did double duty on X2, the sequel to X-MEN that opens this Friday. He served as both editor and composer of the soundtrack (a feat he tackled previously on THE USUAL SUSPECTS, APT PUPIL, and URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT ... Fear No Laughter
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-05-2003)
This Weeks RecommendationsPercepto Records has released the soundtrack to one of the 1980s best independent film scores. Frank LaLoggia wrote, produced, directed, and scored 1981s FEAR NO EVIL, a terse amalgamation of occult horror, reincarnated archang... Santo Returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-10-2003)
Several readers have written in to our DVD peeve department to gripe about DVD packaging. While the plastic keepcase has settled in as the compromise of choice for most labels, why do some manufacturers force us to unwrap the shrinkwrap, remove adhesive s... Rerun Madness
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-09-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week this humble TV critic got a little out of hand and desperately sought the attention of his readership, with stupendous results. (Thank you, each and every one.) Well, sad to say, after that article was submitted I noticed ... Cinescape covers T3 convention invasion
by Sue Schneider (Fri 06-20-2003)
Okay you've seen the convention from a fans view, now here it is from Cinescape's. On June 8th at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, Bruce Schwartz held his monthly convention and this month the fans were treated to a special event from Warner Bros. Pictu... It's comedy and crime for Ratner
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-30-2004)
After departing Warner Bros. troubled SUPERMAN project, director Brett Ratner has settled on two new film projects to keep him busy, both presently without official titles.In development at Sony Pictures is a comedy by writers David Diamond and David Weis... BEAUTY SHOP
by Sue Schneider (Mon 04-11-2005)
Metro Goldwyn Mayer recently held the Worldwide Premiere for BEAUTY SHOP at the Mann National Theater in Westwood, California. Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) is a long way from the Barbershop. After moving from Chicago to Atlanta so her gifted daughter can a... At the premiere of OCEAN'S 12
by Sue Schneider (Mon 01-03-2005)
Happy New Year Cinescapers...hope everyone had a great holiday season and I wish everyone a wonderful New Year.Here are the last premieres from 2004, I hope you enjoy sharing the excitement of the end of 2004.Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictur... FRIENDS cast member performs a COMEBACK
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-23-2004)
Former FRIENDS star Lisa Kudrow is hopping back into the television arena with a new HBO comedy series called COMEBACK. Kudrow will play a character who was once a sitcom TV star whose career has stalled and is now trying to perform a comeback. A pilot fo... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... The Perils of Success
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-30-2005)
They're finally done.It's been a journey of decades, but the twin genre behemoths of STAR WARS and STAR TREK have finally traveled beyond the Rim, become one with the Force, sailed off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning. Our... HATE ANNUAL #3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-23-2002)
In a strip on the back cover of the third annual HATE revival, Buddy Bradley creator and '90s comics icon Peter Bagge notes that he can't believe he's the same man as the dark fellow who crafted all those angst-ridden comics of a decade ago. Sadly, neithe... Surviving the Dry Spell: June Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-06-2005)
I don't know about where you are, but here in Texas, it's hot. We've barely even cracked into June, and already we're veering dangerously close to triple-digits. It hits 90 before noon. And it's only going to get worse, what with the global warming and... BAD NEWS BEARS catches another cast member
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-01-2004)
Marcia Gay Harden has joined Billy Bob Thornton and Greg Kinnear in the remake of THE BAD NEWS BEARS. The Oscar-winning actress will play a legal attorney who is the one that talks Thornton's character into coaching the down-on-their-luck little league te... Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-01-2004)
Hi there, have we met? We're three weeks in, so I suppose I should introduce myself. Name's Dave, and I'm tending bar in this little corner of Cinescape these days. Meant to do this before now, but the first two weeks of the column have been a bit hectic ... SIMPSONS cast back to work
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-04-2004)
The six actors that provide the voices for THE SIMPSONS and their many familiar friends of Springfield are going back to work. Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yearley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe the bartender, A... SIMPSONS cast members want more d'oh
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-01-2004)
It was only back in 1998 that the main voice cast members of Fox's long-running animated series THE SIMPSONS decided to play hardball and ask for more money. After threatening to walk away, and with Fox trying to make the actors blink by threatening to hi... The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that havent picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, theyve ann... SAMURAI JACK's creator gets ASTRO BOY
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-04-2004)
SAMURAI JACK creator Gennedy Tartakovsky has signed a deal to write the script for and direct the ASTRO BOY feature film for Sony Pictures. The movie, which began its development back in 1997 as a CGI picture, is now imagined as a combination of live-acti... Van Tongeran and Jones in London and Beyond
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-10-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Van Tongeran has written a first-rate score for the animated short, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, released this week on CD by Decca (B0002757-02). The film is a preface to the VAN HELSING feature film in kind of the s... And So It Begins
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-30-2004)
This week the end of August brings with it the beginning of this year's new fall television season for NBC and FOX. While both networks aren't rolling out all of their new programming in the next seven days, we're finally getting a new dose of fresh conte... Amerika vs. Godzilla
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-19-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSBasil Poledouris magnificent epic score to the 1987 ABC miniseries, AMERIKA, has finally made it to CD, courtesy of Belgiums Prometheus (PCR 519). The film, the logical next step after Poledouris RED DAWN (Intrada RVF 6001D) ... Eight of THE 4400 have been found
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-11-2004)
Eight of the cast members for USA Network's new science fiction series THE 4400 have been announced. They are Michael Moriarty (LAW & ORDER), Peter Coyote (FEMME FATALE), Joel Gretsch (STEVEN SPIELBERG'S TAKEN), Laura Allen (MONA LISA SMILE), Jacqueline M... Stardate 008.14: You Can't Go Home Again
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-14-2000)
Ken Biller had a busy week chatting with online sites about what we can expect on Voyager this season. Scifi.com, the official Trek site at startrek.com, and Fandom`s own Anna Kaplan all posted interviews with Voyager`s current exec. Like Rick Berman, Bil... SLEEPY HOLLOW on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-30-2000)
Tim Burton`s elaborate horror film, derived loosely from Washington Irving`s `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,` may have some problems in the storytelling and exposition departments, but no one would deny the effective visual scheme that creates a fairy tale ... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 10: 'In Thy Image'
by Edward Gross (Wed 12-29-1999)
By the time Harold Livingston had taken to writing `In Thy Image,` the working relationship between him and Gene Roddenberry had begun to disintegrate...badly. `I don`t remember when I began to pierce the Roddenberry myth,` Livingston says, `but he and I ... STARGATE SG-1: Looking Back at Season Three
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)
With Showtime`s recent broadcast of `Nemesis,` Stargate SG-1`s third season finale, we can now look back and evaluate one of the cable network`s most successful, original science fiction television series, joining a club that includes The Outer Limits and... Drive-In DVD Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-21-2005)
Welcome to Summer! Our friends at Sinister Cinema have notified us of the return of their Drive-In Double Features sale this Summer. These tapes and now discs have been a favorite of mine for many years, and though I've had trouble getting some of their... Bart Simpson in the Flesh ... Sort Of
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 10-30-2000)
So there I was, participating in this silly little `meet the authors` event last Friday night at a suburban shopping mall. It was organized by the alumni association of my alma mater, to give exposure (whatever that means) to those of us who (A) admit we ... HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 09-01-2000)
Sometimes you dont always get what you want. As a long-standing Highlander fan, I really wanted to like this movie. And while there are definitely some enjoyable moments in the film, especially for fans, in the end the film has too many problems to over... ANDROMEDA: Lexa Doig
by Frank Garcia (Mon 12-25-2000)
Remember the original Star Trek episode, `Tomorrow is Yesterday,` when Captain Kirk was startled to hear the ships computer speak to him in a sultry, sexy female voice? That moment just might have sparked Gene Roddenberry to create a TV series with a sen... Scoring THE SIMPSONS
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 11-10-1999)
You know when you look up into a blue sunny sky, punctuated by puffy, scattered white clouds, and rather than marveling at the beauty of creation all you can do is murmur, singingly, `The Simmmp-soonnnnssss!` that Matt Groenings creation has indeed becom... Spider-Man Animated Casting and Recording
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-14-2002)
Brian Michael
Bendis posted a Spider-Man animated show update on his Message
Boards revealing the lead actors who have been cast in the show.
Bendis confirmed
Neil Patrick Harris is the voice of Peter Parker (a.k.a. Spider-Man) while Lisa
Loeb is... RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce GAKUEN ALICE, TOWARD THE TERRA Movie & Upcoming Releases (Fri 07-04-2008)
Anime Expo 2008: New license announcements, preview of 21st year GRIMES, IA, July 4, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment started the company's 21st year with a bang by making several announcements during its Jul...EW: 'Splendor' among 2003's best. 'Daredevil' among worst.
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-22-2003)
Entertainment Weekly has published their "Best of 2003" issue including dueling best and worst movie lists from two different critics. "American Splendor" was named the #1 movie of 2003 by Owen Gleiberman while Lisa Schwarzbaum ranked it #4 (behind "Retur... 'Astro Boy' feature fires up again
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-03-2004)
Sony Pictures Entertainment has pacted with "Samurai Jack" and "Dexter's Laboratory" creator Genndy Tartakovsky to write and direct its long-in-development film version of the classic Japanese toon series "Astroboy."
Pic is being produced by Don Murphy o... The old new 'Spider-Man' animated show is back (Sun 04-13-2008)
Remember that CGI animated 'Spider-Man' series that aired on MTV a while back. I started some time after the first movie came out. Well, now you can relive the glory of that show as it's set to broadcast via Kabillion, the multi-platform kids' entertainm...So, why Sydney, Australia for 'Superman'? (Sun 08-01-2004)
Long story made short, filming 'Superman' in Australia is cheaper for special effects says Lisa Rawlins, senior vice president for studio and production affairs at Warner Bros.Specialty Press, Holiday Titles
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-08-2000)
Victims of the YearLots of people feel sorry for themselves around the holidays, but hey, does anyone out there truly care about Robert Downey, Jr`s problems? Well, if not, there are plenty of other folks to feel sorry for. U.S. News and World Report repo... The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Springfield Cemetery Interactive Environment
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
This was a very cool Halloween treat, especially since the eleventh annual `Treehouse` episode of The Simpsons didn`t air until November 1st! The `Intelli-Tronic Voice Activation` cemetery playset has sensors for three figures, and feature the gates to th... ASTROBOY Goes All CG
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-10-2001)
DINOSAUR co-director Eric Leighton has come on board Sony's long developing ASTROBOY movie project. In addition, though previous word suggested that the film would be live-action, current plans are for the project to be fully CG.ASTROBOY's effects will be... THE SIMPSONS "Treehouse of Horror 2" and "Christmas" Playsets
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 11-06-2001)
Just like THE SIMPSONS' annual "Treehouse of Horror" animated specials, Playmates looks like they're employing a similar tact with the "Treehouse of Horror" playsets which are exclusive to Toys "R" Us at this time of the year. Last year, they released the... WEREWOLF OF LONDON / SHE-WOLF OF LONDON
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-20-2001)
Universal delivers a "Wolf Man Double Feature" in their Classic Monsters series, and this one is well in keeping with the "A" and "B" feature double bills of that era. WEREWOLF OF LONDON was among a slate of pictures planned to star Boris Karloff in the w... STAR WARS voted best movie music ever
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 02-06-2002)
It seems almost 50,000 FM radio listeners think John Williams' STAR WARS soundtrack is the best piece of movie music ever written. According to the survey, reported on the Music From The Movies website, the rest of the top ten scores of all time broke dow... HATE ANNUAL #2
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 02-17-2002)
Fan's of Peter Bagge's ongoing chronicle of the life of Buddy Bradley may want to redub this annual "Where's Buddy?" That's not to say Bagge's brilliant creation isn't in the package, it's just that his appearance lasts a scant 11 pages and that 11 pages ... JASON X
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-26-2002)
There are a few funny things about JASON X, starting with the title, which coyly omits direct reference to the fact that this movie is actually FRIDAY THE 13th PART 10. The eponymous character is in fact Jason Voorhees, the silent, impossible-to-destroy b... Spidey gets a new voice
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 03-14-2002)
SCI FI Wire reports that Neil Patrick Harris (STARSHIP TROOPERS) and singer Lisa Loeb have been chosen to voice Peter Parker and Mary Jane in MTV's upcoming animated SPIDER-MAN series.SPIDER-MAN executive producer, Brian Michael Bendis had high praise for... The 35 Greatest STAR TREK Episodes of All Time: Part 1
by Mark A. Altman (Sat 09-29-2001)
In his book, The Primal Screen, British sci-fi critic John Brosnan says Star Trek has become more than just a subgenre of science fiction; it has become its own genre. Never have those words been more true. With a total of five series having been broadcas... DARK ANGEL Season Opener Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-27-2001)
The Fox TV network has released info regarding this Friday night's opening episode of DARK ANGEL, titled "Bag 'Em."The episode will start with Max (Jessica Alba) struggling with her now potentially deadly relationship with Logan (Michael Weatherly). She s... More Hate for Comics Fans
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-31-2001)
Buddy Bradley is one of the most sorely missed characters in modern comics, having rode off into the suburban sunset with fiance Lisa years ago in the pages of Peter Bagge's HATE #30. While the characters made a brief subsequent appearance in HATE ANNUAL... Details announced for THE SIMPSONS SEASON ONE DVD BOX SET
by Scott Collura (Thu 07-12-2001)
DVDReview.com is reporting the details on the highly anticipated SIMPSONS SEASON ONE DVD BOX SET that is due from Fox this fall. So here they are:- Each episode will be remixed in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.- Disc One will featur... FARSCAPE: VOLUME 3
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 08-13-2001)
Volume Three of ADV Films FARSCAPE discs brings us to the fifth and sixth episodes produced for the series, Back and Back and Back to the Future and Thank God Its Friday Again. This combination of somewhat uneven episodes makes for a less compellin... New SIMPSONS Holiday Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Playmates Toys has announced additions to THE SIMPSONS interactive environment action figure sets in time to celebrate Halloween and Christmas, with the comning debuts of two new entries: The Treehouse of Horror Alien Spaceship and the Simpsons Family Chr... DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li... ROCK STAR Premiere Pix, Part 1
by Sue Schneider (Mon 09-10-2001)
Last week saw the world premiere of ROCK STAR starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston in Los Angeles. Both actors attended the premiere event as did cast members Beth Grant, Dagmar Domiczyk, Blas Elias, Brian Vander Ark and the film's helmer, Stephen ... ivans xtc.
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-07-2002)
ivans xtc., according to its credits, is based on Leo Tolstoy's THE DEATH OF IVAN ILYICH. According to what's onscreen, along with production notes and comments by director/co-writer Bernard Rose, it seems more directly based on the life and death of Rose... 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... Girls Bravo Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-02-2006)
What They SayYukinari, Miharu and Kirie\'s love for competition gets them into another interesting predicament! They\'re invited to a baseball game that\'s just a disguise for a full-on Girls\' Fight! They compete in a competition of both beauty and stre... eX-Driver the Movie Original Soundtrack
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 08-25-2006)
What They SayFasten your seatbelt and take a musical cruising joyride that leads to the futuristic, high-speedway adventure with \"eX-Driver the Movie Original Soundtrack.\" This soundtrack contains 21 car-chasing/drivers racing tracks from composer Hik... Harvest Night Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-10-2004)
What They SayIn the forbidden zone where violence and sexuality storm, a party begins...The Review!Rival gangs tough it out with each other in a dark dank city slum where just about anything goes.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to t... Papuwa Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-18-2006)
What They SayWelcome to Papuwa Island. Check your sanity at the door! Led by a mysterious voice, Kotaro awakens from a long slumber and comes to Papuwa Island, a tropical paradise hidden away from the world of man. However, as soon as he arrives, a traum... Harvest Night Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-25-2006)
What They SayThere\'s a bridge that divides the town, separating violence from non-violence, immorality from morality, sexually abusive lifestyles from ordinary lifestyles. There\'s no order beyond that bridge. That\'s where Ryoko enters in search of her ... Cat's Eye Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-28-2007)
What They SayRui, Hitomi and Ai are three beautiful sisters who spend their days running their cute cafe - but when night falls, the claws come out! The trio transforms into Cat\'s Eye, the super and sexy art thieves! But there\'s more than meets the eye:... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-27-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-15-2004)
What They Sayn what seems to be a freak accident, Pist\'s machinations deposit Jane within a stone\'s throw of Gaudium. While Cid and the crew try to bring the submarine up to full operation, Chobi and Yu infiltrate the massive floating fortress. It seems... Pokemon Vol. #44: Fire Power
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayMisty becomes the babysitter for a crybaby Marill, but its cry is more dangerous than most Pokemon\'s attacks! And, Togepi teams up with a wayward Sentret to take control of team Rocket\'s latest invention: the Arbo-Tank. Do Ash, Misty and Br... Asher's Back....in Polity Form
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-28-2008)
American fans of Brit SF guru Neal Asher have long since dealt with delays between the UK and US release dates of his work. Being published through two different companies, Tor UK/Macmillan in Britain and Tor US in the states, has resulted in Polity novel... Lerner & Friend Lead ARSONIST Tale
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-25-2008)
Warner Independent has signed "House" executive producers Garrett Lerner and Russel Friend to adapt Brock Clarke's best-seller An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England, says The Hollywood Reporter. JWP's John Wells and Claire Rudnic... One More Hour on the Island
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 04-14-2008)
The producers of Lost have been negotiating for sometime now to get an additional hour of Lost to close this season. Originally the season was to end with a two part finale, but E! reported that the script for the second part was 80 pages long! So ABC app... TV Wasteland: Fox “Inkubates” Animation
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-12-2008)
Fox is finally learning from its own animated television success. Shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and King of the Hill continue to play successfully for them, even though it seemed for a while that the network was dead set on killing these shows. Fox... Robotech Vol. #03 (Tue 08-07-2001)
What They SayAfter battling their way back to Earth, the crew of the SDF-1 must learn to cope with a new set of rules imposed by a bureaucracy with little understanding of the grave threat that faces the entire world. Eventually, the horrors of war are ...Five Card Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 06-30-2002)
What They SayFeaturing the voices of adult film stars Tabitha Stevens and Inari Vaches.
Daina Nariyuki, a sexy, young, English teacher, is planning to charm his way into four of his cute students, Lisa (Inari Vachs), Fumiko, Naoki, and Mimiko. However, ... Bubblegum Crisis International Edition Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (-)
What They SayDVD Vol.3 containing episodes #7 \"DOUBLE VISION\", #8 \"SCOOP CHASE\", and \"Hurricane Live 2033\". Vision is a pop rock singer who comes to Japan to find his sister\'s killers. A reporter named Lisa approaches Nene to find out about the sec... Kujibiki Unbalance Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-23-2008)
What They SayThe Genshiken show-within-a-show takes on a life of its own!
Once a year prestigious Rikkyouin High School has a lottery to determine the next year\'s Student Council membership. On their first day of school Chihiro Enomoto wins the presiden... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Collector's Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Touting its high definition origins during the DVD release, FUNimation carries through and offers up a Blu-ray release of Robotech. What They SayScott Bernard and Vince Grant fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as th... Lionsgate makes a 'Deal with the Devil'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-09-2008)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate has purchased the film rights to the Alias Entertainment comic book title 'Deal With the Devil'
According to the Alias website, 'Deal with the Devil' is "the tale of a man who once had it all; family, f... Sam Register Joins Warner Bros. Animation
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-27-2007)
From a press release:
BURBANK, CA (NOVEMBER 27, 2007) Sam Register, the veteran animation executive behind the development of such hit animated series as "Ben 10" and "Teen Titans," and creator of "Hi Hi Puffy A... Loeb's Mary Jane "Edgy" on MTV Spidey
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-19-2002)
The
Orlando Sentinel recently spoke with Lisa Loeb, the voice of Mary Jane
Watson on the upcoming Spider-Man animated show. Although the
majority of the article covers Loeb's newly released album "Hello
Lisa" (as well as the singer/actress... Willingham site talks 'Fables' movie
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-19-2003)
Info from 'Fables' creator Bill Willingham's official website:
"Bill just received his copy, from the movie people, of the 'Fables' movie bible -- the document comprising all of the vital Fables information the script writer(s) will need in order to pr... Fantastic Four artist may get credit, but not cash (Tue 07-05-2005)
Jack Kirby, co-creator of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four will be receiving some kind of recognition in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, but will receive no monetary compensation for his contributions. "I have mixed feelings every time one of these mov...Tobey Maguire in for 'Afterburn' (Thu 03-27-2008)
From the Hollywood Reporter Tobey Maguire and Neal Moritz are teaming up for "Afterburn," an adaptation of a comic book published by newbie company Red 5 Comics. Rights to the film are being picked up by Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Media. Ma...More join 300 (Thu 10-06-2005)
Aussie actor David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings"), rising thesp Dominic West ("The Forgotten", "Mona Lisa Smile"), Brazillian hunk Rodrigo Santoro ("Love Actually", "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle"), and "Brothers Grimm" actress Lena Headey have all jo...Anime Central - All Reports
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai... Nurse Witch Komugi Cast Revealed (Tue 03-30-2004)
Director: Scott McClennen Studio: IS&M Translator: Masumi MacLeod Komugi - Voiced by Jocelyn Leowen Cosplay idol of Kiri-Pro. She's not a super idol like her friend Koyori. She is asked to help Mugimaru to capture Angrar who has escaped from the pea...Junk Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 01-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia Asamiya Translated by:Yoshihiro Watanabe and Toshikazu HosakaAdapted by:What They SayRyoko is rescued, but what happened in her captivity will scar her for the rest of her life. Hiro is filled with resentment for not being... Junk Force (novel) Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 06-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayThe Junk Force saga continues, with more post-apocalyptic comedy adventures inspired by the manga. The hunt to shut down the mysterious and heavily-armored Z.P.... Junk Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 03-20-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Adapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayThe advent of the third JUNK brings a new reign of terror to Tokyo as the white JUNK is overpowered by its superior technology. Meanwhile, Hiro goes to Okinawa to visi... Interview with Jamie McGonnigal
by Allen Divers (Tue 05-27-2003)
Ah, another week, another interview. This week it's with a voice actor from the East Coast, Jamie McGonnigal. My first encounter with this actor came through his work on Magic User's Club, one of my all time favorite dubs. At the time I said of Jamie's... ADV Films UK Makes New Acquisitions (Mon 07-21-2003)
July 2003 Gun Crazy acquired for the UK Gun Crazy is a series of live-action films directed by Atsushi Muroga (Score, Junk), each episode featuring a different female lead in a 'Girls with Guns' scenario. Episode 1: A Woman From Nowhere (Fukushuu no ...More than Meets the Eye
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
July 18, 2002
It's time to go back to the future again. Instantly influential for its shape-shifting mecha and engrossing mix of action and opera, Robotech left fans begging for more and paved the w... Millar and Gough Exit SMALLVILLE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Curiously, it seems that the Smallville showrunners are exiting the series just a few weeks after CW announced an upcoming eight season. Here's what Alfred Gough and Miles Millar had to say in an open letter to their friends.As the creators of "Small... Man Versus What?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-02-2008)
TruTV, formerly CourtTV, has filled it’s schedule with various kinds of investigative series that aren’t surprising from the network. You know shows where cops investigate crime or series where criminals are followed into jail, those type... INVASION DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-15-2006)
Ads_kid=149618;Ads_bid=0;Ads_xl=1;Ads_yl=1;Ads_bt='';Ads_xp='';Ads_yp='';Ads_xp1='';Ads_yp1='';Ads_opt=0;Ads_wrd='';Ads_prf='';Ads_par='';Ads_cnturl='';The folks over at Warner Home Video have been kind enough to supply us with 8 copies of INVASION: THE C... CULT CLASSICS: Disc 3
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-29-2006)
We continue our examination of Mill Creek's 4-disc, 20-movie collection of roadshow shockers from the first half of the 20th century. Disc Three: THE TERROR OF TINY TOWN (1937, 61m) The legendary musical western made by producer Jed Buell (who also made ... Latest Archival Releases from Italy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-20-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGiallo and Eurofantasy film scores are alive and well thanks to the intrepid folks behind Digitmovies and GDM Records, whose releases for June and July are valuable and interesting restorations of rare, unreleased, or little kno... INVASION Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)
The folks over at Warner Home Video were kind enough to supply us with 8 copies of INVASION: THE COMPLETE SERIES to give away to you, our loyal readers. Many applied, only a few could win. Without further ado, the winners are:Chris RackleyMike WilliamsD... Panic Room, formed in the wake of Karnataka, readies its first album
by Karl Schneider (Fri 10-06-2006)
Panic Room was formed following the break-up of the Welsh progressive rock band, Karnataka, and features 4 members of the original award winning line-up. The band's music ranges from intimate acoustic songs to full-on multi-layered symphonic prog rock, wh... "The Addams Family" DVD Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Sat 11-04-2006)
Mania's DVD contest for The Addams Family: Volume One DVD Collection is over and done with. The winners are:TomDiane Telgen (my email notification bounced back, so if you are reading this ... email me!)SamGeorgePaigeBlissfully macabre and outrageous... Musical Menace & Texture: Tyler Bates’ Journey from Slither to 300 and on to Halloween
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-02-2006)
If Tyler Bates is any evidence of the current state of the art of music for horror films, cinema of the macabre is in very good hands. The composer of Zach Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects, and James ... Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... Amazing Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-22-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION In the first of an intended three-volume series, Intrada's two-CD collection of music from the 19805-86 TV anthology series, AMAZING STORIES is an absorbing compilation of music from some of film scoring's top talents. The... HERBIE Director to Create GENBOT
by News Editor (Thu 08-11-2005)
New Line has hired HERBIE: FULLY LOADED director Angela Robinson to write and direct the action comedy GENBOT, which will be based on a pitch she did with co-writer Alex Kondracke.The story centers on a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a secret ... Music Emmy nominations announced
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-20-2005)
This year's Emmy nominations have been revealed as follows:Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Dramatic Underscore):Carnivale - Jeff BealHouse - Christopher HoagLost - Michael GiacchinoThe Simpsons - Alf Clausen24 - Sean CalleryOutstanding Music C... There is Indeed a Doctor in the HOUSE
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-29-2005)
Mean. That's the only way to describe the comments from last week. Just mean! I thought you could have some respect for your fellow comment posters, whether FARSCAPE or STARGATE fan, but no, I was wrong. Instead, we've been reduced to name-calling, an... The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Award Nominees for Outstanding Writing are Honored
by Sue Schneider (Sun 09-04-2005)
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Writers Peer Group honored the nominees for Outstanding Writing for The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards August 31st at the Hyatt West Hollywood Hotel. Taking place in the Rooftop Ballroom and Pool Deck you cou... Tartakovsky Will Power DARK CRYSTAL
by News Editor (Wed 02-01-2006)
The Jim Henson Co. has hired Genndy Tartakovsky to direct POWER OF THE DARK CRYSTAL. The fantasy film is a sequel to 1982 movie THE DARK CRYSTAL. The story is set hundreds of years after the first film and follows a mysterious girl made of fire who steals... Soundtrack Holocaust
by Randall Larson (Thu 09-08-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Ruggero Deodata's 1980 film, CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, is one of the most notoriously graphic, gory, and grotesque horror films to come out of the Euroshock era of 1970s, reviled by many as exceedingly disgusting and explicit. Like m... Is it Summer Break Again?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-13-2006)
Looking at the schedule for the next several weeks I almost started to feel like summer was coming again. There’s a growing trend these days of starting new series, running them for several weeks and then stopping them for nearly three mont... Inconvenient DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-21-2006)
Sony wants you to know: HD for girls, too! Yep, in a recent series of ads, Sony is trying to hawk its line of admittedly very nice Bravia HD televisions by telling us that these TVs were made for both men and women to enjoy. That’s good news for ... Gothic Classics: Graphic Classics #14
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 06-16-2007)
You think you know what Gothic means. You think of Tim Burton movies, Bauhaus, and a bunch of nerds in black clothes and eyeliner hanging out in front of Hot Topic after school. You think you know, but you have only glimpsed the surface of a lit... 24 - Episode 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-16-2007)
Even with its problems, this episode seemed to return to the energy that made episodes in past seasons so great. Now this episode isn’t as good as the ones that were brought to mind because as much fun as it was, it was still ultimately built on sha... "The Simpsons" Toys!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
Joblo.com got a look at the upcoming line of toys expected from McFarlane Toys which were developed for the new feature film, The Simpsons.You can view more images of the toys here.The line will include a 6-inch figure line and three boxed sets.6-inch fig... 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 ... Slade to Helm Gaiman's NEVERWHERE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
This should please fans of author Neil Gaiman even a day after STARDUST opened to less then stellar box office numbers. Gaiman has revealed that director David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) will helm the next adaptation of his work, NEVERWHERE... 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... Rice-A-Roni To Save JOURNEYMAN
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-16-2007)
So, those of you who read my early review of Journeyman know that I’m not surprised to see the series getting the axe and that I’m not terribly disappointed about it. I do have sympathy for fans of the show though. I’ve seen ma... Day Break is Done!
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-04-2007)
The best example of why a 13 episode season of Battlestar Galactica would work that I’ve seen lately is Day Break. The plan was for the entire story to be told in only 13 episodes. If you didn’t catch it, or what ABC showed of ... Draw Out the Poison
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-31-2007)
Good day to you all. I've been writing a lot lately about the community surrounding the anime and manga fandom. Maybe "hassling" is a more accurate verb. Either way, it occurred to me I'm shooting off at the mouth about how fans need to be mo... Interview with Gail Simone
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-23-2006)
Although working on a handful of projects for the DCU and WildStorm Universe, writer Gail Simone was glad to put some time aside to talk with Mania readers about her upcoming work with the "Birds of Prey," "Gen13" and the residents... The Calm Before The Storm
by Matt Kamen (Wed 12-06-2006)
Don't you just get sick of the run up to Christmas (or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or insert-festival-here?) The pressure to buy ever more extravagant gifts year on year, the ceaseless commercialism of the season, the inescapable torrent of advertising? The fac... ADV Films Announces Anime Boston Acquisitions (Mon 04-28-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF "AZUMANGA DAIOH" SWIRLING RUMORS AT LAST PROVE TRUE; ADV FILMS PLANS MULTI-VOLUME DVD RELEASE FOR CAPTIVATING JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES HOUSTON, April 28, 2003-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition for st..."Dead Silence" coming March 23
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-12-2007)
Universal Pictures has announced the release date for the supernatural thriller Dead Silence as March 23, 2007. The film, directed by James Wan (Saw), tells the story of newlyweds Jamie and Lisa Ashen, who have established a new life for themselves ... 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. ... Day Break Gets a Date
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 01-21-2007)
When the highly underappreciated series Day Break was canceled ABC promised that the remaining episodes, which had already been filmed, would be posted online at abc.com. Instead what happened was they didn’t get posted, and the episodes t... CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Wed 07-13-2005)
On Sunday, July 10th Warner Bros. Pictures held the premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, which was a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The carpet was a milk chocolate color and sprayed to smell... EA to Release SIMPSONS Game
by News Editor (Thu 05-10-2007)
Electronic Arts has announced the upcoming release of THE SIMPSONS GAME (working title). Created in partnership with Gracie Films and Twentieth Century Fox Television, the game features a sprawling storyline crafted by the TV show's writers. The... OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-22-2000)
The Man Leaned Over Me and I Could Smell the Fur and...Well, thats about the only quote from this book that I can put in a family publication such as this one. Laurell K. Hamilton`s latest saga of necromancer and vampire executioner Anita Blake is 585 p... Acting in SLEEPY HOLLOW
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 12-11-1999)
As a director of imaginative, whimsical fantasy films edged with darkness, Tim Burton has developed a reputation as one of the premier visual stylists of his generation. His latest effort, SLEEPY HOLLOW, displays the trademark Burton style weve come to ... 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... FARSCAPE: Season One Episode Guide
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-25-2000)
Episode #1 - `Premiere.` Written by Rockne S. OBannon. Directed by Andrew Prowse. Astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder), in his experimental craft on a trip around Earth during the present time, is drawn into a wormhole that deposits him on the othe... NOW AND AGAIN: Smart TV That Doesn't Know Where It's Going
by Edward Gross (Mon 05-01-2000)
In the NOW AND AGAIN episode `There Are No Words`, a virus connected to Dr. Theodore Morris is actually erasing the words from all forms of print on a global basis, and there seems to be no cure. In reality, its all just a dream, springing forth from Mor... BEOWULF and HEAVY METAL 2000 Lead a Slow Week.
by John Thonen (Tue 10-17-2000)
This week feature no new, major studio video releases, but it does offer a pair of films likely to receive undeserved attention from many fans. Up first, the long delayed, $15-million animated sequel to the cult hit, Heavy Metal, the aptly named Heavy ... Now & Never Again? - Glenn Gordon Caron
by Edward Gross (Mon 06-05-2000)
It was a hell of a cliffhanger: fearing for the safety of his wife and daughter, genetically engineered Michael Wiseman punched out the lights of his `creator`, Dr. Theodore Morris, and hit the road with his family , who were unaware of Michaels true ide... ADV announces first wave of December product (Mon 10-13-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... Robotech Vol. #06 (Tue 09-11-2001)
What They SayThe reconstruction of the Earth with the help of the few remaining Zentraedi - loyal to Breetai- is slow going. It is a time of great uncertainty on both a global and personal scale. The reappearance of Khyron, the rogue Zentraedi warlord, of...Futurama is Back
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-24-2008)
Futurama is just one of the many shows that has been disrespected by the FOX network. It boggles the mind at just how many opportunities FOX has had to do something really innovative and new and just fumbled the ball usually in desperation for the qu...