The Review!The Shindig:
Those who've seen the LoveHina TV series will know what to expect from this zany, lovable series, as this is a continuation of Keitaro's saga taking place some time in the Hina universes' future. With that said, anyone wit...
The Review!Just when you thought the series was over, along comes a very nice OVA to put under the tree.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review. Clear, crisp audio is a good way to describe the sound quality. There were no dropouts of any ...
What They SayIt’s Christmas at Hinata Inn, which means gifts, parties, and utter chaos! While sneaking around for gifts, Su and Sara discover a letter in Naru’s room, \"I always loved…\", What does this mean? Who does Naru love?! The plo...
Sometimes, there's a perk or two to running the site. One of those perks is the rare couple of times when the studios put out a really nice looking review package to try and drum up some good interest and buzz. You hear these with the Hollywood studios of...
What They SayAs one of the most talked-about romantic comedies, LoveHina\'s renown originates in its hilarious predicaments involving college entrance exams, childhood crushes, bath shenanigans and flying sea turtles.
With the \'LoveHina Best Collecti...
Things are always changing in the fast paced anime world, and we just got confirmation from Bandai Entertainment that the LoveHinaChristmasMovie has been pushed up in its release date. Previously scheduled for a 12/03/2002 release date, it\'s now set f...
What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Springs! The laughs and romance of all three LoveHinamovies (Christmas, Spring, Again) have all been collected into one DVD box set! Follow the life of Keitaro and his quest to fulfill...
What They SayKeitaro, Naru, and Mutsuki are about to take the Tokyo University entrance exams again. Everyone is hopeful and in high spirits, but Keitaro falls asleep during the test!
Fearing the prospect of failing yet again, Keitaro runs away where his ...
What They SayIf you make a wish on Christmas Eve will it come true?
It\'s Christmas, and at the Hinata Apartments, that means gifts, parties and inevitably utter chaos!
While sneaking around searching for gifts, Kaolla and Sara discover a letter in Naru...
What They SayAnimation \'LoveHina\' is on TV Tokyo Network. This is the Christmas special which was on the air on Dec. 24, 2000. It contains the episode from the special. A heart-squeezing love story. As a initial pressing special feature, it will come w...
What They SayThe final chapter of Ken Akamatsu’s best selling anime and manga series, LoveHina has arrived! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After ...
The Review!Disclaimer: You may think that I concentrate more on the negative here. Once you consider the source (me, a full-blood LoveHina otaku) I thought that a more critical review would be more realistic. However, I truly mean what I say here so d...
What They SayAttempting to fulfill a promise to his childhood sweetheart, Keitaro Urashima is determined to enter Tokyo University! After being rejected twice, he decides to leave home and stay at his grandmothers apartment complex to study. But when he a...
What They SayBased on the best selling comic book series by Ken Akamatsu! The LoveHina romantic comedy continues to win over new fans as Keitaro attempts to keep his promise to his long lost love and enter the prestigious Tokyo University! But who is thi...
The Review!Audio:
For this DVD I reviewed the Japanese language track. The audio was very clear and I heard no kind of distortion or problems. It was very clean and easy to listen to.
Video:
Damn good transfer. A newer series like this always goes over...
You don't have to be a Grinch to hate Christmas, merely a cable subscriber. For this is the time of year that the various stations bombard our humble houses with innocuous programming. Seeking refuge from seasonal programming hell, one might find himself ...
One of the questions we\'ve gotten continuously since listing the Spring Movie is, just what extras are on there to warrant a purchase? Well, this is going to be a tough one for some people as there is definitely something on there I know a number of peop...
Yes, I know. Two weeks have passed and not a single column. I have an excuse. Trust me, it's a good one. Ok, not really a good one, its more the fact that I'm horrible when it comes to time management and schoolwork begins to interfere with freelance ...
Welcome to the second installment of "Fans Take On..." an ongoing feature where fans get to talk about a significant individual in the US anime industry. This month, we asked fans to talk about a legend in the American anime industry, Wendee Lee.
Quicky ...
At every video store I’ve ever worked, there was always one thing that was the same. We were always instructed to list our favorite titles that would coincide with that month’s holiday. Personally, ‘Gremlins', ‘Die Hard&r...
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an...
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin...
There has been a bit of discussion lately about the possibility of a METAL GEAR SOLID movie. While that would be awesome, and I'm sure the right director could do wonders with a storyline and franchise like METAL GEAR, it got me wondering: what other vide...
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s...
Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it: and Scrooge’s name was good upon ‘Change, for anything he c...
The folks at Bandai Entertainment are starting the holidays off very early for us this year, as we just got in the LoveHinaMovie Retailer Kit. Ah, the uncertainty is now in, as we haven\'t seen volume six of the TV series yet. Do we leap ahead and watch...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea...
I have a modest proposal for Dimension Films. I would like to shoot a movie of me taking an 86-minute dump and distribute it on 2,000 screens across America. It will cost under $80 million and will look better and be about as funny as SCARY MOVIE 2.Now if...
After a month packed with Halloween video goodies, it comes as no surprise that November gets off to a weak start in terms of genre releases. So, since there’s only a handful of releases for the week, I’m taking advantage of the paucity of new release ti...
Tim Burton`s skewered sensibility finds excellent expression through the masterful stop-motion of director Henry Selick. The songs and score by Danny Elfman are wonderful; the characters are engaging; the visuals are enthralling. Amidst all the weirdness ...
What They SayThe Review!Episode #25! This must be a special episode for home release. It?s too good to end from episode #24.
Audio:
There?s no problem with audio. The audio sounded very clear with no distortion.
Video:
As expected from a region 2 rel...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
What They SayA sweet natured romantic comedy series that throws a bit of THREE\'S COMPANY into the mix, LOVEHINA is the story of Keitaro, a befuddled young student who hopes to attend Tokyo University. In the meantime, he searches for his lost love and w...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
It’s comedy week here at `Vidiocy,` as two recent hits and a largely forgotten item from the early ‘60s lead us into a week of mirth and madness. Up first, Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s release one of the year’s biggest surprise hits, Scary Movie. R...
What They SayIn the first Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Only You,\" Ataru found himself a reluctant bridegroom trapped between two warring Alien Princesses.
In the second Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Beautiful Dreamer,\" he found himself trapped in one of Lum\'s d...
TOKYOPOP Spreads the Love With Release of Highly Anticipated Marmalade Boy Anime
Wildly Popular Shojo Series Debuts April 2004 as a Special DVD Collector's Set
Big Apple Anime Fest, New York, NY (August 30, 2003)- No, there isn't anything funny abou...
The Review!I've got to agree that is definitely one of the funniest anime I've ever seen. I was laughing the whole time. I'm glad Bandai got this one state side fast because it is an excellent series.
Audio:
The Japanese language track was very good. ...
What They SayIt\'s spring break, LoveHina style!
Naru, Keitaro, and Mutsumi have taken the entrance exam for Tokyo U yet again! However, before the results are announced, Keitaro disappears. Where did he go? Secretly concerned, Naru acts like she doesn\...
I’ve known Roger Ebert for years, though I’m not sure if he’d remember me. We’ve never talked much at press screenings and such, mainly because I agree with his working habits – we don’t want to discuss a film until we have a chance to review it, thereby ...
What They SayShinobu searches for life\'s ultimate question! What would a person\'s first kiss be like? Meanwhile, the gang at the Hinata Inn have been partying a little too much these days! With a huge bill to pay… can they find a way to earn enoug...
Los Angeles, CA (April 19, 2004) Synch-Point has announced the ADR director and cast for their latest acquisition, Aquarian Age the Movie.
Studio: Bit-Lab
ADR Director: Michael Sinterniklaas
ADR Script: Stephanie Sheh
Producer: Shizuki Yamashita
Mayumi...
The Review!Technical Review
English Dub- D+
Japanese Dub- A
Picture Quality- A
Soundtrack- C+
English Voice acting/dubbing
The English voice acting for LoveHina is not that good. The voice acting director decided to give Su an English accent and Kitsun...
What They SayThe Review!LoveHina is one of the newest animes in Japan. It is currently still premiering on TV-Tokyo every week. The series is meant to have 26 episodes and follows the manga of the same name written by Ken Akamatsu. It falls into the genr...
By Mariela OrtizDigital Manga/ Synch Point:
Stephanie was running this one. Mostly she discussed the shows we know they
are working on, I\'m Gonna be an Angel (Tenshi ni Narumon) and FLCL. The Angel
dub features a rather eclectic voice cast - no n...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayBehind every great man is a great artificial intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive... though he does have a k...
Hollywood has gotten a bad rap from the so-called legitimate critics that populate Starbucks and Coyote Wolf type establishments with their J. Crew and Gap styles. But who cares what comes out of their minority mouths! Just look at the box office receipts...
What They SayIn true \'love conquers all\' fashion, LoveHina Again returns to win the hearts of all those anime romantics out there with a hilarious new storyline and a brand new moving soundtrack, \"LoveHina Again.\" Original by series composer Mits...
The Review!After reading the original manga up to vol.7 (luckly it is got a bilingual press) and patiently waiting for the DVD release, finally R1 DVD owners are able to enjoy this hit anime series. I'll focus on the disc quality, comparisons with the man...
Yeah, so Christmas is coming. Big deal. I know my friends and family are shopping for gifts for me but, as always, I won't get what I really want. I want David Boreanaz to love me. I want ER to be good again. I want Vincent D'Onofrio to love me. I want a ...
The Review!Being a fan of the mangas, the LoveHina TV series sparked a little interest in me, but after watching all the episodes on the disc, my enthusiasm dropped. It wasn't what I expected at first but it's something some people who came from the mang...
What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After a long period of studying, bizarre happenings, random trips, and misunderstandings upon misunderstandi...
What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and
violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ove...
OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on...
It's not easy being a young starlet in Hollywood these days. Behind the glitz and glamour is the harsh reality that time, in essence, is borrowed and every moment of the day counts for something. Case in point, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke to CINESC...
According to both the TOKYOPOP site and Amazon, according to a find by H.M. Murdock, TOKYOPOP will begin releasing the first of two LoveHina novels in April 2006.
Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto...
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...
While watching that mind-numbing I LOVE THE '80s show you might have seen a segment on a mid-1980s cultural phenomenon known as the Cabbage Patch Kids. These were cute, slightly moronic looking baby dolls that were marketed in such a way that children an...
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 (...
What They SayFans of the popular anime romance comedy LoveHina are treated to an all vocal soundtrack, as the gals of Hinata Inn take center stage with their own character-based songs. The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment
What They SayA thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator, wreaking havoc all across town!
Then, Naru becomes a celebrity idol, which leads to Keitaro worryin...
What They SayNow that Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments, his daily routine has been anything but routine!
Failing their entrance exams for Tokyo U, Keitaro and Naru unexpectedly head off towards Kyoto to ...
The Review!Since I have already did a R2 review of this movie already, I decided to write another review for the R1 version with expanded thoughts on the movie. Just to warn you this review contains some spoilers, but I tried not to reveal too much. With ...
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT...
Bluntly put, I despise television. The overcrowded pallet of unwatchable crap overwhelms the handful of decent shows. A few years ago, I decided to spend my downtime reading comics instead of looking for ghost hunting specials on the History Channel or TH...
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to hi...
The Review!This one was a breath of fresh air.
I usually don't like Shoujo stuff, or anything where a geeky kid is put in a place with a lot of cute girls. Like, I don't like Tenchi. But LoveHina I enjoyed. I don't know hwy. Was it becasue Kaitaro w...
What They SayKeitaro Urashima is trying for the 3rd time to get into Tokyo University, the most prestigious University in Japan. Why? Because of a promise he has made to a girl when they were both children. But that was long ago and he has forgotten who t...
What They SayVeteran police detective Kusumi and his young partner Hata search for the cause of several deadly labor accidents in and around Tokyo Bay. Each detective applies their own style of investigation and they soon uncover a labyrinth of deceit wit...
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazui Kazumi (created by: Katayama Kyoichi)Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill w...
What They SayStrange things begin to happen in Tomobiki Town.
When a great cherry tree, \"Tarozakura,\" is cut down while Lum&Co. are making a movie, Lum loses her horns - and her powers!
Thus begins the strangest and most lyrical of the Urusei Yatsur...
What They SayA re-telling of the fan-favorite Escaflowne TV series available in the US for the first time ever! This LIMITED 3-disc set contains the Movie CD soundtrack and a second full DVD of bonus materials: Production Art Gallery, Staff and Cast Inter...
What They SayThis mondo-mega-hit theatrical feature released in \'98 was produced as a sequel to the equally popular TV series. Bonus features include theatrical spots, trailers, promo clip for the theme song \'\'Dearest\'\', and more. The show\'s high po...
What They SayLupica, another one of the legion of space princesses who all seem to have found out about Earth in some tour book, appears and abducts Ataru. Needless to say, Lum, assisted by her friends Oyuki and Benten, gives chase. Also needless to say, ...
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ...
All right, lets get this little shindig on the way.
Good evening everyone. :)
This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight.
Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou...
What They SayFrom renowned composer Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor Movies 1 & 2) comes of his latest, haunting instrumental work the Patlabor WXIII Movie Soundtrack! Moody, evocative, frantic and fantastic, this special soundtrack contains 17 t...
Dani\'s got a double update this morning from the UK as he brings one series to a conclusion. Released by Beez back in February and March of 2005, check out his thoughts on LoveHina Vol. #5 (of 6) and LoveHina Vol. #6 (of 6).
MVM Entertainment in the UK is setting out to get the fourth quarter celebrated in a strong way by talking about a trio of their releases that we have put together into two bundles. Each bundle contains a copy of the LoveHina Specials, Lunar Legend: ...
In 2003, Bandai had itself a busy year in both getting releases out as well as setting their plans for the future. But unlike other studios, a lot of what goes on with Bandai releases seem to give the impression of a "slumbering giant" of sorts. Bandai ...
What They SayKeitaro\'s survived explosions, misunderstandings, being marooned on deserted islands (several times!), Kaolla\'s inventions, meddling relatives and friends, but he is not closer to finding out who the girl is to whom he made the infamous \'T...
What They SaySakura wins a trip to Hong Kong! Or does she? A mysterious force calls out to Sakura in her dreams, and she discovers a dangerous legacy lingering in the alleys of Hong Kong. Thank goodness Sakura can depend upon Li and his family to help her...
What They SayThe gang winds up on an island. Sounds like a fun vacation right? Well, it would be, except that the island happens to be haunted! Naru has become possessed by an evil spirit that haunts the island. And the spirit is out for vengeance. And gu...
What They SayThe good news? Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments.
The bad news? He failed his latest entrance exams. So, to boost his spirits, he decides to take a short trip to Kyoto . Naru, depressed and d...
What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and
violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ov...
'Wanted' creator Mark Millar saw the movie version of his comic and...guess what...he liked it! Here are some SPOILERISH highlights of Millar posted on his message boards:
...the movie is literally 541 times better than I [even] remembered. The cut the...
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag...
What They SayYoung Santa knows it\'s tough to be born on Christmas Eve. He feels like he falls between the cracks of everyone\'s holiday happiness, and even his absentee parents don\'t seem to care! There might not be any mistletoe, but good cheer comes d...
I did intend to talk about something serious and factual this week, you know, with technical information and such. Very researched and educational, I assure you. But when I sat down to actually write all this pile of anime goodness, all seriousness fl...
What They SayMeet graviton High\'s super-powered schoolgirl, A-ko . She has to fight the evil girl genius, B-ko, for the friendship of the cute \'n cuddly C-ko, and make the world safe for after school activities! Isn\'t it tragic how space aliens, giant ...
Dani Moure is continuing his trek through Akamatsu\'s series as it makes its way into the hands of UK fans. This week, he\'s got a look at the 11/01/2004 release of LoveHina Vol. #3 from MVM.
Dani\'s coming up with an odd one today that\'s a few years in the making for our UK readers with the 01/28/2008 release of LoveHina Again from MVM Entertainment.
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,...
What They SaySummer time is almost over and the gang takes a well deserved vacation. But when Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit, it is up to Keitaro to save her soul.
Due to a misunderstanding, Naru ditches Keitaro and hangs out with Seta at the ...
The Review!Welcome to my first review! Please bear with me.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review, which I found easy to listen to. There was no kind of noise distortion that I could pick up. The dialogue was very easy to hear, even with...
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...
What They SayA must-have for fans of the movie and Ah! My Goddess in general! This original soundtrack contains 26 musical tracks and the bonus track: Cantilena Angel.The Review!Content: A
Audio: A-
Packaging: B-
Extras: n/a
Packaging:
Pioneer has ...
It’s 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...
Happy Hanukkah to those so inclined, and a Merry Christmas to everyone else! (Yes, I know that Christmas isn't until next Saturday, but we're doing something different for the last two weeks of 2004, so I've got to get the holiday wishes out of the way no...
Paramount & Dreamworks scores another victory in the box office race this weekend with stars Ferrell and Heder still racing circles around the competition in their gold plated skating gear. The comedy took the top spot of Easter weekend bringing in...
What They SayFrom the director of Sailor Moon and the key animation supervisor of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream - to become a prince - come true...
TORN by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
As much as I love getting my DVD’s each and every week and watching them in the privacy of my own home; I do love going to the movie theater more. About 2 miles down the road is a Mega-Plex. 24 screens (usually running the same title multi...
Warning: This Q&A session contains some spoilers. As with previous articles, spoiler sections are labeled clearly and "whited out" to avoid inadvertant reading...
In Comics2Film.com's final installment of the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' roundtable covera...
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...
There are many classic Christmasmovies to choose from as you gather the whole family together holiday season. But let’s say you hate Christmas, you hate your family, and you pretty much hate everything else. And let’s say you’d like to ruin Christmas for...
MTV has alerted the media to their upcoming 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The press release and nominations can be seen below.Nerds, pirates and robots take over as MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Dom...
The music emerges out of the darkness, swelling up with a cadence and a roguish kind of playful sensibility that colors its rhythmic crests. There is a fresh dynamic here, one that`s rarely been heard in Hollywood film music. The music shifts form, temp...
Several new pieces of upcoming artwork has been added to the listings last night which you can find in one handy list that\'s updated as it happens here. Titles in this round include Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon Uncut, Genshiken: Society f...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers.
However, when they're invited...
Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th...
The Review!Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve (Midsummer's Eve), or "The Daughter of Darkness" in the US, is the second Tenchi Muyo movie. Basically, the movie is about a girl named Mayuka who arrives at the Masaki household claiming Tenchi to be her father. The...
Craig Mazin who wrote, produced and directed 'Superhero Movie' is pretty much a guy's guy. He walks into a room and greets everyone with a handshake and a smile, cracking jokes; he's a guy I would want to go have a beer with while watching a college...
Continuing Comics2Film's
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket we
present the latest transcript of the round-table interviews.
In this segment,
Jennifer Garner talks about her work as Elektra in the film.
This interview
does...
What They SayThe future of the universe rests on one young man, Kamui Shiro, who must destroy either the Dragons of Earth or the Dragons of Heaven - two opposing armies. He alone must decide whether humanity should be destroyed to create a purified univer...
What They SayKyousuke Iwakai and Youji Katou are two of the hottest stars of Japan\'s all-male adult film industry. They share the dream of shedding the bonds of their trade and emerging as true actors. The two share many sordid encounters on and off the ...
Dani\'s continuing to work his way through this franchise as he\'s in OVA territory now with the 05/16/2005 release of the LoveHina Spring Special from MVM in the UK.
What They SayThe island kingdom of Alabasta is about to erupt in civil war - a war engineered by Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal organization Baroque Works. Monkey D. Luffy, his Straw Hat pirates and Princess Vivi race to...
No one who reads Comics2Film with any regularity would be surprised by the declaration that "Comics aren't just for kids any more." But what if we followed it up with this: "They're for 83 year old Italian grandmas!"
That's the discovery made by film...
ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm...
Soon you will be able to hear all the sounds of MAKE LOVE! In your car, your bedroom, or just about anywhere! Everybody's favorite actor Bruce Campbell (currently stealing scenes in SKY HIGH), who has fought evil in a large number of B-movies, invaded the...
What They SayThe Second Volume in the Acclaimed Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy!
The war rages on, and the Federation ship White Base continues to do battle with the Zeon forces as they undertake the long journey to federation headquarters in Jaburo. B...
The Mondo film is an interesting cinematic curio. Purportedly documentaries on sensational themes, the films would often dramatize or fake incidents to heighten their topics. The success of MONDO CANE in 1962, with its Academy Award nominated theme song "...
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP...
What They SayIt’s just another day when they are after a bounty on Mars, when a strange event unfolds. After a devastating explosion on a highway an unknown disease begins to spread among the people.
The situation gets really disastrous when the d...
What They SayReturn to the world of RahXephon, where humans and Mu fight for dominance over a shattered Earth, and giant statues are the ultimate weapons. Where music forms the fabric of the universe and the link
between two hearts is the thread upon whic...
What They SayThe \'99 summer\'s blockbuster theatrical hit \'\'Sakura\'\' the movie is already coming out on DVD! Carries an all-color 24-page booklet, illustrated by CLAMPThe Review!Sakura Kinomoto is a 4th Grade Elementary School Student. One day, whil...
Thursday
at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to
find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star
Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of
fans to talk a...
NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASESThe “official” soundtrack CD from Jan de Bont’s TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE is out from Hollywood Records (2061-62417-2) but don’t get too excited. It’s the typical rock song and remix collection, and most of the songs have noth...
Michael Keaton. Christian Bale. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Even, yes, Adam West (he did a Batman film during the TV show's run). All of them have donned the bat-ears, the billowy cape, and the pointy gloves for one movie or another, to varying levels of ...
What They SayOn the even of a worldwide conflict, when businessmen, admirals and ministers of state are evaporting into thin air, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, the ymust fi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayWho said love was easy? It's been a month since Katou ingratiated his way into Iwaki's tiny one bedroom apartment, but the impossibly beautiful blonde refuses to m...
What They SaySekai no Chushin de, Ai wo Sakebu, a Japanese romance novel by Katayama Kyoichi, sold over 3 million copies in Japan alone, is now adapted into one of the biggest hits of the summer box office in Japan! The film Crying Out Love, In The Centre...
I remember a time when there
was no Cartoon Network. A different time it was. Getting up early on Saturdays
was a no-brainer, a must, a reaction that occurred beyond your control.
Running home from school was a
necessity to catch the beginning of "...
The Review!Video:
This is a great-looking disc. I remember watching this movie on VHS when it was originally released, and when I saw this on DVD I was blown away. This is a great authoring job from the guys and gals at Manga Corps. Despite two places...
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:PLUS / Sung-jae ParkTranslated by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimAdapted by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimWhat They SayJoonho Suk has just moved to Seoul, South Korea, leaving his longtime crush Sae-un in Suwon. Lovesick and...
Bryan Chaney also posted information from yesterday\'s Bandai panel:
Some interesting tidbits of news. Jerry Chu first showed off the Escaflowne movie soliciation kit. The large box contains both the regular edition and Ultimate edition of the movie, as w...
What They SayBased on the original and successful comics by Rumiko Takahashi (creator of the equally popular Urusei Yatsura series), Ranma ½ concerns the comedic adventures of the eponymous hero and his friends.
During a trip to China to train in the mar...
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT...
What They SayMeet the ultimate dysfunctional family!
From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon and Japan\'s leading animation studio Mad House comes this visually and emotionally stunning tale of adventure, love and redemption. In Tokyo, three homeless people\...
OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t...
What They SayMysteries abound at the Hinata Apartments. When the rent money vanishes Detective Kitsune takes the case. Then there\'s a mysterious woman who appears when the moon is red. Her behaviour is rather odd, and now that you mention it she looks a ...
What They SayInitial pressing limited edition* High quality DVD edition of the acclaimed anime show based on the work by Kosuke Fujishima. It\'s a 2-disc set. Disc 1 contains the main feature, and Disc 2 containsspecial features. Comes in a memorial box. ...
What They SayThe Urusei Yatsura story comes to a climax in this animated retelling of the final Manga story.
Lupa, yet another one of Lum\'s fiances, arrives on the scene, and Lum and Ataru have to repeat their game of tag in order to prevent the Earth ...
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ...
The Review!Saber Marionette J to X, the sequel to Saver Marionette J and Saber Marionette J Again has finally begun. I managed to get my hands on a copy of the first disc a little earlier thanks to a retail store that sold them a little earlier then the s...
SCARY MOVIE 2 by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 01-05-2002)
Lying awake at Christmas camp, I tapped the upper bunk and awoke a fellow councilor. "Hey Greg, you know I was just thinking. That movie SCARY MOVIE 2, it had some funny moments. In fact, I think it might be Chris Elliott's finest hour." Greg, awoken, jum...
What They SayLupica, another one of the Legion of Space Princesses that all seem to have found out about Earth in some tour book, appears and abducts Ataru. Needless to say, Lum, assisted by her friends Oyuki and Benten, gives chase.
Also needless to sa...
What They SayContains 285 minutes of Slayers goodness, including not only Slayers: The Motion Picture, but also the standalone Slayers: Return, Slayers: Great, Slayers Gorgeous, and Slayers: Premium.
Plagued by a recurring dream, master thief and sorcere...
'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3' score handful of nominations in the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, while 'Iron Man' and 'Speed Racer' also score surprising nods.
The autobots get kudos for "Best Movie", "Best Male Performance" by Shia...
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...
Most known for his role in the tween hit television show 'Drake and Josh' on Nickelodeon, Drake Bell is no stranger to the screen. One of his earliest roles was starring opposite Tom Cruise in 'Jerry Maguire' and now Bell is a leading man and the star o...
With your holiday of choosing mere days away, if not already begun, I'd just like to take a brief moment to thank you all for reading and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season's Greetings all around!
Hogswatching
After 20 ...
Giving Thanks by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-22-2004)
So this is the time of year when we're all supposed to spend time dwelling on the things we're thankful for. Given the state of the world -- with famine, disease, poverty, and war rampant -- probably the most arrogant, myopic thing I could possibly do is ...
Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect...
Well, Christmas is next Saturday. That means this is the last weekend you’ll have to run out and buy presents. If you’re like me, you tend to wait until the last minute, hoping for inspiration to strike and tell you just the right thing to buy for your sp...
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis...
To start, you’d better like Jerry Seinfeld and his type of humor. If you don’t then the Bee Movie isn’t for you. His comedy is all over this film as if it were the color yellow. Being a fan of his comedy and his show I fou...
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t...
What do the horror classic Halloween and the holiday classic A Christmas Story have in common? It may seem improbable, but the intersection of the two films is at this chilly 1974 Canadian horror thriller. Black Christmas was made by Bob Clark long be...