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Lucky McKee Interview
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 03-10-2007)
Hey out there, Maniacs. Recently we had the opportunity to discuss the past, present & future with director/writer/producer Lucky McKee. If you’re familiar with the Showtime series “Masters of Horror”, you may have caught an episode ... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
...tale from Lucky McKee (MAY). Includes commentrak, featurettes, interviews, Making-Of and more. Both these volumes available as a 2-pack. (O) MONK Season 4 (Universal) Another 4-disc visit with Tony Shaloub's OCD detective. (O) MONSTER IN THE FOREST:... "Roman" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
...ed world. Lucky McKee stars in this menacing follow-up to his 2002 cult hit, May.If you are interested in winning a copy, drop me a line at maniaent@gmail.com with Roman somewhere in the subject/body.The DVD is in stores now! 
DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
...n by pal Lucky McKee and Kristen Bell. With commentrak, deleted footage, interviews and outtakes. (O) SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS (Lionsgate) Original 1960 UK comedy starring Ian Carmichael and Terry Thomas. (O) SHUTTE... BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO RELEASE KADOKAWA’S ANIME SERIES, LUCKY STAR! (Tue 11-06-2007)
November 6, 2007 (Cypress, CA) – Kadokawa Pictures USA, Inc. and Bandai Entertainment Inc., announced today that it will be releasing the anime series Lucky Star in North America in 2008. The announcement was made in a unique way – a surprise ...BANG ZOOM! ENTERTAINMENT HELPS LUCKY STAR MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT (Thu 06-19-2008)
Studio Provides English Dub For Highly Anticipated New Anime Comedy From Bandai Entertainment And Kadokawa Pictures Burbank, CA, June 17, 2008 - Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and producer of original en...CODE GEASS AND LUCKY STAR INVADE THE WEB! (Thu 02-21-2008)
February 21, 2008 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it has launched my space pages for two of its new series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Lucky Star. Lucky Star can be found at www.myspace.com/luckystardvd a...Lucky Star Vol. #2 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-30-2008)
I so needed to see these characters discussing the visit of their “special friend”….What They SayMinoru Shiraishi here! The season of summer starts for the girls of Lucky Star and with it comes those staple images of vacation like gold ... New 'Lucky Luke' movie (Wed 03-28-2007)
(French language) Actor Jean Dujardin will reteam with his "Brice de Nice" director James Huth, for a new adaptation of the Lucky Luke comics, with a script by Franck Magnier & Alexandre Charlot. The comic-book was already brought to the screen in the ear...Lucky Star Vol. #4 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-09-2008)
What They SayHey! It's Shiraishi again! The cast of Lucky Star is steadily expanding. In this volume we see the introduction of Konata's younger cousin, Yutaka. She doesn't attend school too often, she's a bit frail that way but I think that's what I like... Lucky Star Licensed? (Mon 10-29-2007)
Early reports are coming in from people who have received the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. #4 that there is a teaser on it, which can be seen here at YouTube, in which there is a sequence from Lucky Star that highlights the Haruhi series. It finishe...Lucky Star Updates (Sun 12-09-2007)
A bit of information has come from the Lucky Star panel at NYAF this morning which includes the cast and release tidbits:Konata Izumi - Wendee LeeTsukasa Hiiragi - Michelle RuffKagami Hiiragi - Kari WahlgrenMiyuki Takara - Karen StrassmanAkira - Stephanie...Rintindumb - Lucky Luke's dog scores his own cartoon deal (Wed 04-18-2007)
Rintindumb, the "stupidest dog in the world," has left the side of Lucky Luke for greener, animated pastures with an international animation dealCan Can Bunny: Lucky 7
by Michael Thomas (Sat 05-03-2003)
The Review!How do you tell someone that you love them, when it could cause both of you great pain?
::Audio::
When watching the show, I listened to the original Japanese seiyuu (voice actors). SoftCel chose not to dub the OVA. The talking, ambient sound... WINNERS: 18 lucky fans to see 'Spider-Man 3' in Detroit
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-01-2007)
In just three days the battle within begins. Spider-Man faces his darkest hour and his most fearsome opponent yet...himself...in 'Spider-Man 3'.
18 lucky Comics2Film fans and one guest each will get to experience the struggle a day early with a pair of... Lucky Star Press Release (Tue 11-06-2007)
With the fourth volume of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya out today, Bandai Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA can now formally talk about the release of Lucky Star. Lucky Star marks the second title to be released by Bandai Entertainment for Kadok...Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT AND IMAGINASIAN CENTER L.A. ANNOUNCE FREE SCREENING LAUNCH EVENT FOR CODE GEASS and LUCKY STAR; VOICE ACTORS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR (Sun 04-13-2008)
April 11, 2008 (Cypress, CA) - Bandai Entertainment Inc. and ImaginAsian Entertainment announced today that a special free screening of the first two episodes of the English versions of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Lucky Star will be held on S...Can Can Bunny: Lucky 7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-03-2003)
What They SayAfter Suwati, the love-struck Goddess of Happiness, gives Kenta the power to seduce seven different women, he receives more than his fair share of \"luck.\" Everywhere he goes, Kenta finds his path strewn with willing women who fall into his ... Lucky Brand Jeans in Spider-Man 3 (Sun 09-17-2006)
Over the years Lucky Brand Jeans has won a unique celebrity following. Fans include Sandra Bernhard, Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres and more.On the big screen, a cut-off pair of Lucky Brand Jeans had a starring roll in the Dukes of Hazzard and the upcomi...Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-30-2005)
What They SayThe year 4699. A young adventurer on a desperate mission 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: Moby Dick. But firs... Lucky Number Sleven
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 10-20-2004)
Genre:Crime.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Josh Hartnett (Sleven); Lucy Liu (Linda); Ben Kingsley ("The Rabbi"); Bruce Willis; Morgan Freeman.Who's Making It:Paul McGuigan (Director); Jason Smilovic (Sc... 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... Ben gets LUCKY
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)
Ben Kingsley has joined the cast of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, the gangster film being directed by WICKER PARK's Paul McGuigan. Kingsley joins Josh Hartnett and Lucy Liu in the film, with production scheduled to commence in December.Kingsley's character is the ... Lucky Lucy draws SLEVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-27-2004)
CHARLIE'S ANGELS co-star Lucy Liu is in talks to join the cast of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, the gangster flick with Josh Hartnett topping. WICKER PARK helmer Paul McGuigan will film the movie beginning next month.Liu's character is a coroner named Linda who fa... THE SHIELD gets lucky #7
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-06-2006)
Variety reports that FX has order a final seventh season of THE SHIELD. The final season will cover 13 episodes and launch in early 2008.FX's general manager John Landgraf had the following to say about the possibility of additional seasons: "I know what... Rucka's Lucky Streak
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-23-2001)
Greg Rucka is one of the hardest working men in comics, having penned the two hugely successful Oni Press WHITEOUT mini-series as well as the new espionage title, ,QUEEN AND COUNTRY, also from Oni. Now Rucka a novelist who found himself writing comics th... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #1
by brettbarkley (Wed 11-02-2005)
The Review!The obsessive quest for a whale that is not a whale.
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain
spoilers)
Originally airing on Japanese television from April 1997 to May 1999, Hakugei-Legend of the Moby Dick is based v... Lucky Star Vol. #3 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)
What They Say:
Hey! It’s Minoru Shiraishi! I’m surprised they let me announce this part again, they said I got too far off track last time. What? I’m off topic again? Already off to a bad start…Sorry! Winter&rsq... Lucky fan hangs with 'Smallville's' Lana Lang... (Wed 03-31-2004)
Meet the grand prize winner of The WB & Verizon Wireless Smallville Sweepstakes. Congratulations Mike!Early DVD Review: Lucky Star (Tue 04-29-2008)
Taking a look into next week with one of the more anticipated releases of the season, we\'ve got a look at the 05/06/2008 release of Lucky Star Vol. #1 (of 6) in its limited edition form from Bandai Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA.Lucky Star Gets Detailed (Tue 03-11-2008)
As previously reported back on 02/20/2008, Lucky Star Vol. #1 is slated for release on 05/06/2008 and Bandai Entertainment has sent out the full solicitation information for the release. The dual layered DVD release is going with a fairly standard format ...DISNEY TREASURES: The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
by Tim Janson (Fri 01-04-2008)
The history of Oswald the Rabbit is as eccentric as the character itself. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks created the character in 1927 but they were created specifically for Universal Studios. With some 26 shorts created, Disney sought an increase in... 13 is Babluani's Lucky Number
by News Editor (Wed 04-26-2006)
Morabito Picture Co. has hired Gela Babluani to direct a remake of his Sundance grand jury prize-winning thriller 13 (Tzameti). The English language remake of the French film centers a naive young man who stumbles across instructions meant to be used by a... CHUCKY not so lucky
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-24-2003)
It all began with Moviehole, the Australian website that specializes in tracking the entertainment biz. According to a Moviehole source, the website reported that New Line Cinema was considering picking up the rights to the CHILD'S PLAY movie series, also... Hartnett picks his LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-24-2004)
Josh Hartnett will reunite with his WICKER PARK director pal Paul McGuigan on LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, a crime noir gangster flick. Set in the criminal underworld and focusing on the rivalry between Jewish and African-American mobsters, Hartnett will play a g... Apollo 13 IMAX proves lucky
by Mike Whybark (Wed 10-02-2002)
VARIETY reports a successful initial run for the inaugural IMAX DMR conversion project, Universal/Imagine's APOLLO 13, directed by Ron Howard, and starring Tom Hanks. Following an opening weekend revenue report of $200,625, sales continued strongly throug... LUCKY BREAK
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-05-2002)
For some reason, the British film industry seems to be having a minor run on prison comedies that are variations of THE LONGEST YARD. Last year we saw GREENFINGERS, in which inmates regained their self-esteem through a gardening competition. Earlier this ... Lucky Star Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-29-2008)
What They SayMeet Konata, an athletic and intelligent girl too dedicated to her favorite primetime animes to excel in anything but otaku culture; Miyuki, the cute, bespectacled living example of moé with an encyclopedic knowledge of all subjects; Kagami, ... Duo deciding to join LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-19-2004)
Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman are the latest stars to be in talks to join the cast of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, the gangster flick set to start shooting in Montreal this coming December. If their deals can be closed, Willis and Freeman would join Josh Hartne... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-23-2006)
What They SayFrom a sea of stars to a sea of sand, Ahab\'s journey knows no bounds!
As Ahab and his crew finally arrive on Planet Moad, Lucky\'s home planet, they are greeted by none other than Moby Dick himself. Facing off with his old adversary, Ahab i... Getting lucky at the premiere of SEED OF CHUCKY
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-15-2004)
After a five year drought...the killer doll is back! This is the fifth installment about Chucky, who we first got to know in CHILD'S PLAY. After his courtship in BRIDE OF CHUCKY, he is now married to Tiffany his homicidal honey. Now Chucky finds his ... LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-07-2006)
On the upside, LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is one of those tightly-put-together, slightly tongue-in-cheek movies that challenges you to put the pieces together as its plot stylishly and bloodily barrels along. It loses points for having one major plot piece that'... Lucky Few STARCRAFT at BlizzCon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-22-2007)
I know there's a lot of Starcraft and World of Warcraft fans out and about in our Mania home so I'm relaying this news for you here. Blizzard has announced that their upcoming sequel, Starcraft 2, will be playable at their fan festival BlizzCon 2007. Ther... Bay Feels Lucky with 13TH
by News Editor (Tue 02-14-2006)
New Line has brought in Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes to produce an eleventh installment in the FRIDAY THE 13TH series.Mark Wheaton has been hired to write the script, which will center on the origins of the Jason Voorhees character.Michael Bay, Brad Fulle... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Thu 11-30-2006)
What They SayThe Great Space Show of 4701 is about to begin! With less than two months until Moad's destruction, Ahab and his crew are still without Dew, without a plan and without so much as a hope for survival. To make matters worse, the Federation has... July 2008 ADR Awards Highlights
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-16-2008)
In July, with close competition from most notably ADV's Welcome to the NHK nearly upsetting it, Bang Zoom! sweeps all awards with the popular dub for Lucky Star. It is the second sweep this year, after Kanon from ADV's Amusement Park Media studio in March... Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-22-2008)
Piyoko again dominates much of the volume which definitely helps it to be more enjoyable than the bulk of the series has been so far.
What They Say:
The Lucky Cat Shopping District has been really lively lately. The constant arrival of new aliens has ma... Clamoring Toward 2001
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-22-2000)
Lucky 13 Black Cat CandleEver burn a Lucky 13 Black Cat candle? You can get them at your local occult supply store or any hipster shop in, say, Silverlake, Santa Monica, or Los Feliz (all California, natch). I get them at Botanica St. Anthony in old downt... Allison Mack on Being Chloe (Fri 01-17-2003)
Recently Smallville's Allison Mack was interviewed by Tara O'Shea of Allison-Mack.com. It's a well done fan-site with everything you could possibly want to know about the actress who plays Clark Kent's spunky best friend Chloe. Mack had plenty to sa...VIZ Announces Inuyasha Anime Costume Contest (Fri 11-19-2004)
SIX LUCKY WINNERS TO GO TO JAPAN TO ATTEND INUYASHA PREMIERE Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Inuyasha character for a chance to travel to Japan for an exclusive theatrical screening of latest Inuyasha film San Francisco, CA, November 18...Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I wish I could say I'm thankful for all the responses I got regarding last week's question, but because of the snafu that afflicted last week's column the one from the previous week went out first, along with a blank templ... Yu Yu Hakusho Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 07-12-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Togashi YoshiroTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayIN THE FLESH
Yusuke Urameshi is back! When the teenage delinquent surprised the Underworld by dying heroically, he was given a chance - just one - to return to ... (-)
CODE GEASS AND LUCKY STAR INVADE THE WEB! February 21, 2008 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it has launched my space pages for two of its new series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Lucky Star. Lucky Star can b...Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-14-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki JunTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThis party boy is an unlikely hero, but the gods have chosen him.
Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer - after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spen... Viz Announces Inu-Yasha Premier Winners (Tue 12-14-2004)
Back in November, Viz ran a contest for six Inu Yasha fans to do some cosplay and win a trip to Japan for the premier of the new Inu Yasha movie. The winners have been chosen, their trip is just ending today in fact, and we've been sent the pictures of th...Hakugei: Legend of Moby Dick Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2008)
Thousands of years in the future, Ahab’s whaling company is about to meet its match with Moby Dick. What They SayAhab\'s deadly obsession lives!The year 4699. A young adventurer on a desperate mission sets off to find Captain Ahab and his crew of ou... It Was Late, And I Was Very Tired
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
A long rant ago in a DVD column far, far away, a funny thing happened to me on my way to deliver this latest rant to his weblordiness, Chris Beveridge. I happened upon this newspaper that was talking about the scandal in Tokyo 3. It seems that while they ... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 08-09-2006)
What They SayOne man will be reborn by the power of friendship. Another will awaken into an endless nightmare. When Ahab challenges Murato to a one-on-one cage match he soon learns that the 9-foot heavyweight space champion may be a bit out of his league... A Musical Premonition
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-03-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
I had a strange feeling that Klaus Badelt’s new score was going to be a good one. For Premonition, the third effort from actor-producer-director-random hyphenate Mennan Yapo, the composer noted for Cat... Why Are These Not on My Shelf?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-24-2005)
Has there been a better time to be a TV-on-DVD fan? As I was sliding my newly purchased DVD set of David Greenwalt's short-lived PROFIT onto my shelf a few weeks ago, it occurred to me that they really do seem determined to put every damn show in history... Ryan Schifrin: Think Big
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 12-01-2006)
After the hustle and bustle following the smash debut of Abominable (2006) this past May in theaters and early April on the Sci Fi channel, I got a chance to speak with writer and director Ryan Schifrin from his southern California home.
This u... THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: The Q-Factor
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 11-18-1999)
Before his death, Bernard Lee appeared as M in all the James Bond films from DR. NO (1962) to MOONRAKER (1979). Lois Maxwell lasted even longer, continuing with the series until 1985`s A VIEW TO A KILL; after that, the casting of Timothy Dalton as a new, ... Remaking ROLLERBALL
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-24-2000)
Cristopher Klein and rapper LL Cool J (DEEP BLUE SEA) will star in a remake of Norman Jewison’s 1975 cult classic science fiction film ROLLERBALL. The film, currently in development, is scheduled to start shooting in mid-July in Montreal. The script by Jo... Gun Sword Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Justin Rich (Thu 05-18-2006)
What They SayOn the planet of Endless Illusion, a lone man adorned in a tuxedo roams the wild and lawless frontier... Armed with a shape-shifting sword and a powerful Armor, Van\'s sole purpose in life is to find the mysterious clawed man who had murdered... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Ranma 1/2 Movie Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-11-2006)
What They SayThe sex-changing antics of Ranma 1/2 were never more hilarious! Ranma 1/2 Movie Box Set contains both theatrical released films on 1 DVD.The Review!A double shot of martial arts mayhem only comes with one barrel partially loaded.
Audio:
Both... Can Can Bunny Extra Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-15-2006)
What They SayGet Lucky with one Gorgeous Goddess! Kenta\'s totally sexually frustrated and utterly hopeless! Not only is he completely dateless in real life, but he can\'t even manage to get it on with the girls in his computer dating sim. It doesn\'t hel... A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Malcolm McDowell at the American Cinematheque
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)
On Thursday, June 21, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque kicked off its four-day series, "Outside Looking In: A Tribute to Malcolm McDowell," with a Thirtieth Anniversary screening of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of the actor's most memorable and controversi... Colorful
by Mark McPherson (Sat 05-10-2003)
The Review!If Agent Aika has taught us anything...then it\'s failed. The point is, fanservice sells, but how do you sell it effectively? Simple. Hand it out in small, but exciting shorts. A formula for perfection.
Audio: It doesn\'t matter to me, but the... Turning on the New Radio with Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
Over the past couple of years, Jad Ziade and Alex Cahill’s fledgling publishing company, The New Radio, has garnered the attention of the mainstream comics press with their one-shots Xeric-Award-winning Something So Familiar and, later, The Island. ... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Can Can Bunny: Summer Fun
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)
What They SayEver since Suwati, the love struck Goddess of Happiness granted his wish, Kenta\'s been getting more than his fair share of \"luck\". Everywhere he goes Kenta finds his path strewn with willing women who fall into his arms.
And a chance mee... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... Tokyo Babylon
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-20-1999)
What They SayThe wizardry of Japanese animation. Thrilling action sequences filled with danger, suspense and death. Subaru Sumeragi must defeat evil forces intent on building the ultimate creature of destruction. Vol. 1 & 2 on one disc.
Volume 1: Is it p... X2's Gambit tells his story
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-28-2003)
Canadian stuntman James Bamford got a lucky break while working on the Vancouver set of X-MEN 2. Bamford had been hired to play the role of Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman's stunt double, but when director Bryan Singer needed someone to play the character o... Van Tongeren: The London Assignment
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-21-2004)
John Van Tongeren's music for the animated short, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, is as full-blooded and musically direct as that of Alan Silvestri in the feature film the animated short prefaces. The short has to do with Van Helsing's first encounter... Kari Wuhrer's B Roots Are Showing
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 07-23-2002)
Kari Wuhrer has done more B movie/direct-to-video erotic thrillers, action films and psychos-on-the-loose movies than most of us have fingers and toes. But if you think reminding the veteran actress of such less than perfect gems as TERMINAL JUSTICE, BEYO... THUNDERBIRDS: SET 3
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-20-2002)
A&E continues the series with two more volumes of episodes of this 1960s sci-fi series packaged together as a slipcased set. Since the series was filmed using marionettes and miniatures, International Rescue's action packed exploits emphasized explosions ... ABSOLUTE ZERO
by J.A. Hitchcock (Mon 08-05-2002)
I wasn't quite sure what to make of this book when I started listening to it. Frankly, I was about half a cassette away from not finishing it. The beginning is really and truly boring, unless you're into the wild outdoors, camping and hunting. I'm not.I w... GREEN LANTERN #154
by Tony Whitt (Tue 09-17-2002)
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADMy first reaction to the news that Judd Winick would be doing a story addressing the gay bashing of Kyle Rayner's friend Terry was that it would be a must-read issue. Granted, much of my enthusiasm might have come from the fact that... THUNDERCATS #1, EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN #1 sell out
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-04-2002)
Two new WildStorm Productions books, THUNDERCATS #1 and LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME 2 #1, are sold out at DC Comics, the publisher has reported. "We took aggressive positions on both books," says Bob Wayne, DC's vice-president - sales and mar... September 2 September 8: BUFFY, the most offensive show on TV?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 09-02-2002)
Prepare for ranting in 3... 2... 1...The Parents Television Council can kiss my TV-lovin' ass.I hate, hate, hate the PTC.There. I said it.I don't like organizations whose sole purpose is to push television networks to program only their idea of "family-fr... DETECTIVE COMICS #772
by Tony Whitt (Fri 07-19-2002)
Ladies and gentlemen, the end is in sight: BATMAN #605 will officially end the lengthy crossover nightmare better known as "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive." In the meantime, though, there are still a few chapters to get through before the long-awaited conclusion, ... WARCRAFT III: First Impressions
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-05-2002)
I was actually on my way to buy this game Wednesday morning, when the FedEx man dropped a package off. Lucky for me, it was WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS. I'm sure everyone is wondering what this game is like. Let me put it this way: like I said I got the ... Hungry Hungry Hippo, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-15-2002)
Comicraft has made a name for itself over the years as the premiere source of lettering and post-production design in the comic book industry. With a plethora of fonts available for order and the loyalty of the major comic book publishers, Comicraft has t... Horror Writer's Association to sponsor online auction
by Jennifer H. Tomooka and Mike Whybark (Fri 09-27-2002)
Spooked by current literacy rates in America, the Horror Writer's Association is hosting an online auction on eBay. Some of the items up for bid on the virtual auction block are a rare softcover advance copy of Thomas Harris' THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and ... The Spielberg Report Part Three
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Wed 06-26-2002)
Steven Spielberg, one of the most respected filmmakers alive today, helped shape an entire generation of moviegoers with some of the most popular and successful films in history. Today we continue our interview with the uber-filmmaker.While movie-goers th... WILD GUITAR / THE CHOPPERS
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 06-26-2002)
What Laurence Oliver is to the stage, Cary Grant to the screen and Tony the Tiger to the cereal box, Arch Hall Jr. is to the sub-B drive-in movie of the ’60s: the lord heavenly father. Featured in only six films, most directed by his father Arch Hall (act... Saturn Award winners
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-11-2002)
Last night in Century City, Calif., not all that far from the Twentieth Century Fox lot, home of THE X-FILES, DARK ANGEL, the STAR WARS films and more, the 28th Annual Saturn Awards were handed out at the St. Regis hotel, honoring the best and most shinin... If I Can Make it There: Tanya York Part Two
by John Thonen (Tue 07-02-2002)
Independent film producer and video distributor York Entertainment recently celebrated their tenth year as a provider of home entertainment in one of the toughest businesses around. Tanya York, the company's president and founder, took the time to chat wi... MARK-ing New Territory - Part Three
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-25-2002)
Last week, CINESCAPE presented part two of its profile on Sony's team behind the upcoming action-game THE MARK OF KRI. This week we talk about the animation and the most difficult challenges that faced the team.While playing through THE MARK OF KRI, one c... Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Four
by Jeff Bond (Fri 01-03-2003)
Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO... THE MATRIX RELOADED starts screening tonight
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-14-2003)
Guess what? THE MATRIX RELOADED opens in theaters tomorrow. Nevertheless, with the publicity machine in major overdrive and box office speculators forecasting a huge opening weekend, Warner Bros. has decided to let theaters start showing the movie just ... New console SIMS game announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)
The tidal wave that is THE SIMS franchise continues to crash over the video game industry. Today Electronic Arts announced that it's in development on a new console-based SIMS game that will remove the icon-speaking virtual people from the sanctity of th... EXCLUSIVE: Early review of THE ITALIAN JOB!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-23-2003)
Paramount Pictures is starting to countdown the days until the release of THE ITALIAN JOB, which is a remake of the 1969 action comedy that starred Michael Caine. As is the practice of Hollywood studios, test screenings are held to gauge audience reactio... Win a trip to the set of STARGATE SG-1
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Sci-Fi Channel and MGM Home Entertainment are teaming up again to offer one lucky fan a chance to visit the set of STARGATE SG-1 and have a walk-on role on the hit TV series.Starting tomorrow and running until July 6, the Get In the Gate sweepstakes w... Stiller and Vaughn are USED GUYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-10-2003)
Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn are attached to star in the sci-fi comedy USED GUYS, with AUSTIN POWERS helmer Jay Roach set to direct. The screenwriting duo of David Guion and Michael Handelman have been hired by Roach to rewrite the movie's script (origina... Comic-Con schedule released
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-10-2003)
The official website for the San Diego Comic-Con International has now posted the list of panel events for next week's Comic-Con. There's plenty of events for movie and TV fans to check out including celebrity appearances by Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino... Comicscape - June 25, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-25-2003)
While Marvel has just begun to do major updates of its lesser characters through its Ultimates and MAX lines, DC has been at it for a little longer, bringing back characters like the Sandman and the Elongated Man in their Vertigo line and making those cha... WARCRAFT III: THE FROZEN THRONE
by Troy Roberts (Wed 03-12-2003)
One of the only games I've ever given a perfect score to is WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS. And why not? I still play it a few times a week and, while there are some good games out there, I haven't found anything to squash my WARCRAFT bug. And it doesn't lo... KANGAROO JACK
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-17-2003)
While much of KANGAROO JACK takes place in the Australian Outback and the large, hopping marsupial of the title is prominently featured, the film is not contrary to what the advertising suggests about some sort of super-intelligent animal that robs peop... ACTION COMICS #796
by Tony Whitt (Mon 11-04-2002)
CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEADBack in the day - whatever that means - we used to get comics with covers like this all the time: either the lead character of a series or another major character was featured on the cover, dead at the hands of that month's supervil... GANGSTER NO. 1
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-22-2002)
Though his performance in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE will give him immortality, Malcolm McDowell has subsequently suffered a rash of uninspired typecasting that has left the once promising actor a shell of what could have been. Long gone are the days of …IF, O LU... Is SOLARIS Science Fiction?
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 11-26-2002)
This Wednesday sees the debut of a new science fiction film from one of Hollywood's wunderkind directors, Steven Soderbergh. Or so it would seem. SOLARIS, a remake of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky's little seen but critically acclaimed genre classic,... The Engaging Captain Picard
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 12-13-2002)
Patrick Stewart is psyched. It's been four years since he last donned the Starfleet uniform as the beloved Captain Picard, and he can't wait for his return to the Enterprise, which takes place today in theaters across America with the debut of STAR TREK: ... Saturn Awards tonight, full coverage tomorrow!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-10-2002)
We know you've been waiting all year for this, and the day is finally here! The 28th annual Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction entertainment and achievement in the year gone past, will be handed out tonight in Los Angeles. But what's even... GLADIATOR REDUX revealed
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-17-2002)
CINESCAPE grabbed a moment of GLADIATOR 2 producer Walter Parkes' time, and he confirmed that he's producing the film with Doug Wick, and, as noted here last week, John Logan is writing. Lucky for you, though, Parkes hadn't been indoctrinated into story s... DON'T LOOK NOW
by P. MACDOUGAL (Sat 09-28-2002)
Brit director Nicolas Roeg made a string of unforgettable and unique films in the early- to mid-’70s that started with his co-direction of the visually and conceptually daring Mick Jagger vehicle PERFORMANCE (1970). He followed this with 1971’s WALKABOUT,... Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 04-21-2002)
After rising to fame as the WWF's biggest star, The Rock turned his brief but charismatic performance as "The Scorpion King" in 2001's THE MUMMY RETURNS into its own feature film. Today, CINESCAPE continues its conversation with The Rock.The Rock and his ... From Femme Fatale to Femme Idea Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Thu 01-03-2002)
As Adele, the beautiful female lead in Jim Carrey's new fantasy drama THE MAJESTIC, actress Laurie Holden provides an ideal blend of rosy cheeks, full lips, blonde hair and toothsome smile. It's a perfect classic Hollywood look, just as the film director... The Capra Redemption Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 12-21-2001)
We've seen Jim Carrey talk out his butt, blow smoke rings out his nose and give mouth to mouth to a cow. Can we take seeing him act standing virtually still? In his new film The Majestic Carrey does just that in his craziest performance yet: Straight.Play... THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-20-2001)
With three bucks and Uncle Merle, I found myself at the local Video Supreme on two for two DVD night – enough for two movies and an oversized box of gummy candies containing an undersized portion. Uncle Merle just had to rent BETWEEN MY BREASTS 6, and I w... HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 01-08-2002)
Here's a rarity in modern comics-a new idea that actually works. It goes something like this: what would happen if an alien city full of super-powered beings crashed on Earth and stayed there? That's the concept behind Nicolaus and Schuster's new series ... Novelist Brad Meltzer On GREEN ARROW
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-30-2002)
NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author Brad Meltzer is slated to replace Kevin Smith as writer on GREEN ARROW as of #16.Meltzer's works include the novels THE TENTH JUSTICE, DEAD EVEN, THE FIRST COUNCIL, and THE MILLIONAIRES (currently No. 5 on the NEW YORK T... JEEPERS CREEPERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 02-07-2002)
There's something magical about Victor Salva's JEEPERS CREEPERS, an intangible, hypnotic quality that has lead to its becoming one of 2001's most talked about, and acclaimed, horror offerings. What is that mysterious quality that makes this film so damn g... THE ELEPHANT MAN
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 01-31-2002)
In 1980 David Lynch followed up his feature film debut—the successful cult pic and exercise in weird that is ERASERHEAD—with the much more mainstream THE ELEPHANT MAN. Mainstream you ask? Shot in black & white? Based on the true story of an unfortunat... Cartoon Rings
by JASON HENDERSON (Sun 06-23-2002)
Since the debut of Peter Jackson's long-awaited filmic LORD OF THE RINGS adaptation, the bickering has begun. We tend to forget that adaptations of beloved books are not the books themselves. They're more like coffee-table books or even albums of music in... SIMPSONS ROAD RAGE
by James Stevenson (Thu 12-20-2001)
All is not well in the town of Springfield. The evil Montgomery C. Burns has purchased the public busing system and is using radioactive waste to run the vehicles and is jacking up the prices. This is causing the citizens of the happy-go-lucky, Sunday-nig... CHAMPS
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-28-2001)
The summer narrative of a bunch of kids from a small town called Milltown. Set in the mythic small-town past of television sitcoms and Ketcham's DENNIS THE MENACE, CHAMPS is populated with children who are also, interestingly, depicted with the convention... 24 in Peace
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 08-04-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Well it's time to announce the big winner of our no-prize contest based on the hit TV show 24. If you recall a few weeks ago when we started this contest... well, there's no reason for us to go over it again. So without any further ... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Warner Bros./Heyday Films/1492 Productions.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Colt... Dec. 17 Dec. 23: The Dull Side of Christmas
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-17-2001)
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 Man Who Was There
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Tue 12-04-2001)
For a guy who's married to Lara Croft, Billy Bob Thornton doesn't seem to have the highest opinion of today's mainstream Hollywood cineplex fare. "Movies have become two-hour rock videos made by a marketing machine," drawls the Arkansas-born actor, writer... ALIAS #6
by Tony Whitt (Sun 02-10-2002)
After having lunch with her estranged friend Carol Danvers, Jessica continues work on her latest case: catching a cheating husband whose wife thinks he's hooking up in gay chatrooms. But a new client has shown up at her door, a woman who claims that she's... Cohen: FUTURAMA not cancelled... exactly
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 02-15-2002)
In an exclusive interview conducted yesterday morning with CINESCAPE Editor in Chief Anthony C. Ferrante, co-creator and executive producer of FUTURAMA David X. Cohen said the show is not cancelled... exactly."We're in what is basically an unprecedented s... Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part One
by Pamela Harland (Wed 04-24-2002)
He's big, bigger than most. But can he stack up against The Rock? You better believe it, says Michael Clarke Duncan who co-stars with the famous wrestler in The Rock's first starring role in THE SCORPION KING."He's six four, two seventy," says Duncan. "I'... Daniels on more SCORPION films
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-23-2002)
Cheered by the weekend's huge box office numbers for THE MUMMY RETURNS prequel SCORPION KING, MUMMY and KING producer Sean Daniels is talking about his hopes for getting The Rock back for more films. In a quick interview with the CHICAGO SUN TIMES' Cindy ... VIRTUA FIGHTER 4
by James Stevenson (Sat 04-13-2002)
I've been a fan of fighting games since I started playing with STREET FIGHTER 2 many moons ago. In that time I remember all-nighters of SUPER STREET FIGHTER 2 TURBO, MARVEL VS. CAPCOM and more recently, the best fighting game ever made, SOUL CALIBUR. I re... Pre-School Problems
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-02-2002)
Y’know, Toy Biz is messing with my marriage. No, it’s not ’cause I’m spending all my money on their SPIDER-MAN MOVIE figures. Or even the awesome new MARVEL LEGENDS figures. Uh uh. The problem goes a lot deeper than that. Y’see, this fall, Toy Biz is putt... The Force of Hayden Christensen Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 05-15-2002)
As the actor lucky enough to be cast as Anakin Skywalker in the new STAR WARS film, Hayden Christensen has seen his life change in a big way in a relatively short amount of time. And the movie isn't even out yet! But all that changes tomorrow, when George... Super Summertime, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-22-2002)
In this tumultuous day and age, how can you be sure you won't miss all the important four-color extravaganzas you need to make your summer complete? Never fear, we've compiled this list of ten summer comic events that will have you climbing the walls like... Some Stand-Up Figures
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-23-2002)
Today's toy collectors have it so good. Never before have there been such amazing sculpts, paint jobs, action features and accessories. Not to mention the characters that are making their way into plastic. That's why it's even more surprising that some of... Iron Maiden's EDDIE
by Andrew Kardon (Sat 04-13-2002)
Iron Maiden’s skeletal mascot has gone through over a dozen incarnations. From axe-wielding murderer to all-powerful Egyptian god to a futuristic cybernetic killing machine. Yep, ol’ Eddie doesn’t die, he just changes his skin with every new Iron Maiden a... April 8 April 14: ALF and Other '80s Sitcom Stars
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 04-08-2002)
Isn't it nice to see ALF getting some work again?First it was Mr. T. Now ALF. He popped up in some collect call commercials recently, putting to rest all those vicious rumors about his "untimely and unnatural demise."I mean, last I heard he was spotted ha... Dorkin' Around, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 03-13-2002)
Last time, we spoke with Evan Dorkin about his background in animation, the future of comics and the digital frontier. This time, Dorkin looks back to the very beginning and into the realm of anthologies with INSTANT PIANO and DORK..."INSTANT PIANO was a ... HOPELESS SAVAGES Month at Oni
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 02-20-2002)
Oni Press is designating June as Hopeless Savages month. To celebrate, Oni is releasing both the first issue of the new HOPELESS SAVAGES: GROUND ZERO mini-series and the trade paperback collection of the first mini-series."HOPELESS SAVAGES is one of those... Rogering Ramjets! It's Gary Owens Part Three
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 03-17-2002)
With Image Entertainment's recent release of the classic cartoon ROGER RAMJET on DVD, Cinescape got the chance to catch up with Gary Owens, the voice behind Roger and many other characters. Today, we present the final part of our talk with Owens.While Ram... Whedon FIREFLY looks FX heavy
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-01-2002)
Joss Whedon has decided on the effects house which will be creating the FX shots for his far future space show, FIREFLY. Radium is the lucky FX shop, and it's got a heavy load for the first episode, titled "Serenity" (that's also the name of the main ship... Kevin Smith talks his own cameo in DAREDEVIL
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-04-2002)
In an interview published by of Twentieth Century Fox about it's new comic book adventure DAREDEVIL, staring Ben Affleck and ALIAS' Jennifer Garner, genre favorite Kevin Smith (DOGMA) talked about his role in the new film, and his hopes for the project. S... Tough Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-04-2002)
Toys are tough. I don’t mean tough as in smash-’em-with-a-hammer or strap-’em-to-a-firecracker-filled-jeep tough. No, I mean toys are tough to write about. Comics? Easy. They’ve got writers, artists, characters, plots, history, you name it. There’s a past... THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD
by Tony Whitt (Sun 06-02-2002)
We all knew Mike Mignola had a sense of humor - anyone reading HELLBOY or B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH is fully aware of how the most wickedly humorous touches pop up at the most unexpected times - but THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD proves just how terribly wicked t... ALIAS: Another Mr. Sloane
by Jason Davis (Fri 04-22-2005)
In the final moments of "Pandora," viewers of ALIAS were treated to a rather astonishing surprise: another Arvin Sloane. Apparently, this second Sloane, marvelously portrayed by Joel Grey, is responsible for misleading Michael Vaughn into believing his ... CGI, ROBOTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-24-2005)
The Prize Closet is throbbing so let's get right to it! Geneon Entertainment has provided us with 5-packs of their recent releases to give away to five lucky readers. Send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info with your mailing address and "GENEON 5" in th... THE DEAD ZONE - The Last Goodbye
by Jason Davis (Fri 07-29-2005)
A dash of "Paul is dead" mystique, a hint of ALMOST FAMOUS, and some great performances by the regular and guest cast combine to make "The Last Goodbye" every bit as good as last week's wonderful episode. This season's taken its time in hitting its strid... Back in Black (and Browder)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 07-25-2005)
Ah, first week back, another Comic-Con in the rearview, and even a week later, I'm somehow still slightly jetlagged and hung over. But I can only rely on the mensch-like generosity of Mr. Davis for so long, so I guess I'd better get back on the proverbia... Bat-week Begins
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-18-2005)
The Prize Closet is straining to unleash free DVDs for you lucky readers this week, so let's not delay. You should know the drill by now. To win any of the following prizes, send an email containing your mailing address and the indicated subject line to p... Directors Who Matter George Lucas
by JENNY PETERS and ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Sun 12-11-2005)
George Lucas Age: 61 Most Recent Film: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Best Film: Star Wars Most Underrated Film: THX 1138 Did You Know: Had a car accident just out of high school that ended his dreams of professional race car driving -- but t... Jody Foster hijacks a plane
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-24-2006)
This weekend I plan on going to the movies. Yes, I know I go to the movies almost every weekend, and quite a few weekends as well, and maybeyou do, too. But this weekend I'm going to the movies for 24 hours! That's right, on Friday B-Fest returns for it's... Directors Who Matter - Tim Burton
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Sun 01-01-2006)
Age: 47 Most Recent Film: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Best Film: Edward Scissorhands Most Underrated Film: Big Fish Did You Know: Designed winning anti-litter poster for a garbage company when he was in ninth grade, and all the company's trucks spor... Who says you can never go home again?
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-11-2005)
The Columnist, gripping his desk to stay standing, sighs his last exhalation of breath. He turns toward his readers with a smile that could easily double as a grimace and winces as every cell in his body dies. Yes, this was one hour of reality TV too much... Images from SKY HIGH and MIRRORMASK
by News Editor (Sat 07-09-2005)
Blackfilm.com is offering some new images from SKY HIGH and MIRRORMASK.Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston star in the upcoming SKY HIGH. The film which hits theaters on July 29th centers two married superheroes whose son is sent to an elite high school that ... APOLLO 13
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-29-2005)
The true story of Apollo 11, the first mission to the Moon, has never been dramatized on film. And when that spacecraft's voyage was repeated for Apollo 12, proving that 11 wasn't a lucky shot, the citizens of Earth began to get the idea that travel to th... Cossacks: European Wars
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Fri 04-20-2001)
I am quite sure that the sun will rise tomorrow. It hadn't failed me for more than twenty years, and as there are no significant prophecies that would foretell the end of the world in the next 24 hours, I doubt anyone can deny my last statement. Still... The Big Top comes tumbling down?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-04-2005)
They've spent several years reminding us that, "It's not TV. It's HBO." Well, that may be the case, but TV or no, it still all comes down to the ratings in the end. After an amazing second season that erased any memory of complaints that the first season ... Semi-CHARMED Kind of Life
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-18-2005)
Once upon a time, there were three witchy sisters, one of whom used to be Brenda on BEVERLY HILLS 90210. They used their magical abilities and cleavage to fight evil for several seasons, until Brenda went poof and was replaced by that chick who used to da... Howl's Moving Picture in theaters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)
Good day. Welcome to the Great White North. Manga has announced that this summer they'll be strengthening their bond with Anchor Bay (who distribute their collaboration with Bandai GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX) when ABE begins distributing thei... THE EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES VOL #1: SEX & DRUGS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 11-19-2001)
Educational films of the past have developed quite a fan base as of late. Blame MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER, blame Something Weird Video, blame adults waxing nostalgic about their youth, but for those with a taste for these products of the past, with their ou... Free Heads!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 02-17-2006)
Rhino Records is re-releasing all eight studio albums by everybody's favorite band the Talking Heads in a new format, and to celebrate, we're giving away five of them to one lucky winner.77, MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD, FEAR OF MUSIC, REMAIN IN LI... I Am Curious, Yellow Hat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
In response to an apparent uproar from loyal fans, Cartoon Network has brought DRAGON BALL Z back to its nighttime lineup at 9:30 CT Mondays through Thursdays. They may have thought that the show's mostly young audience didn't stay up that late on school ... Cartoonophobia
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-20-2006)
I was discussing the upcoming weekend's new theatrical releases with some friends last week, and inevitably OVER THE HEDGE was mentioned. Someone said that they definitely wouldn't be seeing it, because they "don't watch cartoons". Some tried to sway him ... POSEIDON
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-12-2006)
POSEIDON may be a remake of THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and not an entirely unfaithful one, at that but it almost feels like the new film is in a different genre. The 1972 adaptation of Paul Gallico's novel is what is still called a disaster film, though the... To Be Continued... or Not
by Jason Davis (Mon 05-01-2006)
Last week, we talked about end-of-season cliffhangers that kept the audience glued to the their seats all summer in anticipation of the following season's reprise. This week, we turn our attention to those shows that went out on a cliffhanger never to re... Julia Stiles on THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-27-2006)
In a recent interview, Julia Stiles talked about her upcoming role in THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM."I'm going to be in it," she confirmed to ComingSoon.net. "Paul Greengrass is going to direct it. Matt Damon and Joan Allen are going to be back too, and it's going... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
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... NIGHT WARRIOR Contest
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-11-2006)
Raging Psycho Comics has announced the worldwide release of the popular online comic series Night Warrior on UMD (universal Media Disk for the Playstation Portable) in the first quarter of 2007. To help celebrate, Cinescape is now offering you some free ... The Extreme State of Horror?
by Oren Kamara (Sun 07-09-2006)
Lately, I've heard a lot of complaints about the current direction of the horror genre. I never thought I'd see the day when scary movies were thought to be going too far, especially because horrific tales have been with us since the beginning of time. W... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... SCARY Debut at Number One
by News Editor (Mon 04-17-2006)
SCARY MOVIE 4 debuted at number this past weekend with $41 million in ticket sales. ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN slipped to second place with $20 million.With $10 million, THE BENCHWARMERS took the number three spot and THE WILD opened in the number four spot wi... You get what you pay for
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-20-2006)
Let me tell you about my father. In 2000, he bought his first CD player. He was, by all accounts, the last living person in the modern world to purchase such a machine and he purchased it only because my mother would likely have resorted to violence had... Sci Fi Friday
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-13-2006)
I'm of two minds this week, so the column will reflect that state with an abrupt change in subject halfway down. As you might have noticed from the title, SFC's Friday night line-up is the subject of this week's words and it's going to focus first on the... Anniversary special!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-25-2006)
One year of columns. Yes, Anime Avalanche has been on Cinescape.com for 52 consecutive Saturdays. *** Wassup, Chef? Last week I wrote about the brouhaha over Isaac "Chef" Hayes' resignation from his gig as a voice actor on SOUTH PARK. This week, Comedy Ce... Farther Shores, Awakened Beasts, & Country Ghosts
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-30-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Howard Shore's latest composition is a broad orchestral and choral score for the new South Korean Webzen computer game, SOUL OF THE ULTIMATE NATION (aka SUN), has been released on a splendid soundtrack CD by Sony/BMG of Korea (... See Dick
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)
Movie websites like CinemaNow and Movielink have begun offering major theatrical films for download. You can "rent" (download and store for up to 30 days) or purchase such titles as KING KONG, FLIGHTPLAN, 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN and lots more. The catch? The f... Williams's WITCHES OF EASTWICK soundtrack to be re-issued
by Randall Larson (Mon 04-03-2006)
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK has been something of a holy grail for Williams' fans over the years, with the album making a quick exit from stores upon its release in 1987 and going on to become one of the rarest Williams albums ever released (beaten by SPACECA... Saturday Morning Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-26-2005)
Welcome to the initial installment of Cinescape's weekly ANIME AVALANCHE column. The editors here have been meaning to give animation more attention for a long time, and this column represents a way to help serve that need. When I started writing the DVD ... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: AUCTION/ADRIAN PAUL ON DIRECTING
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 03-03-2005)
At the start of the auction designed to raise funds for the workshop itself and future Highlander Worldwide events, emcee John Bierly warns, "If you thought the concert last night was silly, wait 'til you see this."Showrunner David Abramowitz, swordmaster... BOWANGA BOWANGA / WILD WOMEN OF WONGO / VIRGIN SACRIFICE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-16-2004)
When American fighting men (and women) returned from service in World War II, they returned with their horizons expanded. While our boys in Europe had some romantic adventures along the streets of Rome and Paris, commandoes of the Pacific theater got to k... Get Revenge! KILL BILL Giveaway!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-13-2004)
Did ya spend your Easter holiday going through piles of receipts in an attempt to avoid paying off the entire national debt with your own tax bill? Did you only find one egg on your Easter egg hunt and it was hidden last year? Wanna get revenge? Well, we... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... 13 GOING ON 30
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-23-2004)
In 1988, Tom Hanks starred in BIG, a movie about a child whose wish causes him to become adult overnight. 13 GOING ON 30, which has more or less the same premise, begins in 1987, when 13-year-old Jenna Rink has a disastrous party during which she is humil... Comicscape - May 12, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-12-2004)
OPINION: While it's too soon to say whether the X-Men "ReLoad" event will be a success, it's equally true that it's too soon to say (to paraphrase Douglas Adams) it has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Reactions to M... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Saving ANGEL
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 03-15-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked you if you wanted ANGEL saved and by golly it looks like you do! Reader response was four to one in favor of the show, that means if 10 million of you hate ANGEL and want to see it s... SECOND UPDATE: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR vs. internet trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-09-2004)
If you need a new dose of duelling extraterrestrials, then you should be informed that Apple is hosting the exclusive internet trailer for ALIEN VS. PREDATOR. We've finally gotten our first looks at the Aliens, facehuggers, Predators and the human explore...