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Re-Masters of the Universe
by Andrew Kardon (Tue 05-14-2002)

...n and his Masters of the Universe, the company is relaunching the popular boy's toy line. But it's not just due to good timing or the fact that retro toys are all the rage these days. Apparently, Mattel just didn't have a choice."He-Man just couldn't b...

Mattel taps CAA for 'Masters of the Universe' (Wed 02-06-2008)

...er-Price, Masters of the Universe, Max Steel, UNO, and Polly Pocket, among many other popular toy brands. CAA Marketing will identify and create opportunities across a variety of platforms, from movies, digital media, and music, to video games, televis...

"He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" DVD Sets Damaged (Sat 10-22-2005)

Details on what to do if your He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season 1, Volume 1 DVD set is damaged. There have been several reports of scratched discs since the set went on the market on Tuesday, October 10.


Impossible Made Possible By Wooing For The Masters Of The Universe. (Fri 07-25-2003)

Action-maestro John Woo is allegedly looking to bring 'Masters of the Universe' back to the big screen

Robotech Masters Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #01
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-17-2006)

What They SayFifteen years have passed since the war against the Zentraedi forces... The peaceful life of the first alien battle\'s survivors soon ends with the invasion of the Robotech Masters! They\'ve come to reclaim the Protoculture Matrix, the sourc...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Replacement Disc Info (Tue 03-04-2008)

According to Home Media Magazine fans who picked up the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Vol. One DVD got gypped, with a glitch that causes a serious skip during one of the episodes. However, replacements are on the way. Fans can request their new ...

"Mantenna: Masters of the Universe"
by Carlos Mejia (Sat 01-13-2007)

NECA’s Masters of the Universe Mini Statues line is interesting because it is the only place right now where you can get any MOTU figure, the figures are mini statues in a 7-inch action figure style and the line is mostly made up of a C-level cha...


MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE # 2
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-07-2003)

...ver liked MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, even as a kid. For those of us who were weaned on TRANSFORMERS and ROBOTECH, the original series was barely watchable. It was poorly animated and silly enough that when it was the only thing on in the afternoons, I ho...

Woo masters 'He-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-04-2004)

Fox 2000 has tapped John Woo to direct and produce "He-Man," a live-action pic based on the characters in Mattel's "Masters of the Universe" line of action figures. Adam Rifkin will adapt the screenplay. More...

Robotech Masters Collection (Fri 09-27-2002)

What They SayThe 2nd Act of the ROBOTECH epic begins as the Earth attempts to rebuild following a devastating intergalactic war with the Zentraedi. But these plans for a new world are set aside as a new alien threat appears, testing the resolve and courag...

New He-Man Masters Cartoon Network
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-14-2002)

Although it's not based on a comic book He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is favorite of Comics2Film readers. Cartoon Network announced earlier this week that the toy-based hero concept...


MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Comic Book
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 06-25-2002)

The '80s craze continues. Image Comics has announced that MV Creations has obtained the exclusive license to develop comics based on the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE property from Mattel. Image will begin publishing the new adventures of He-Man and his counte...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Wed 05-23-2007)

Status: Development Release Date:  No date set.Cast: No casting yet. Who's Making It:  Justin Marks & Neil Ellice (Story), Justin Marks (Screenwriter), Joel Silver (Producer), Neil Ellice (Co-Producer)...

BATMAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-11-2002)

Well, how about that. Mattel is quickly getting its claws on the roughest, buffest action figures in the market. Apparently they weren't content with just bringing back the sword-wielding He-Man and his armored Eternian pals. Uh uh. They had to go and str...

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE the comic
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 08-27-2002)

Following the hit new animated series on Cartoon Network, the new MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE comic launches on Nov. 27 from Image Comics. The comic is written by Val Staples, with art by Emiliano Santalucia and Marco Failla. The first issue features covers ...


The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Mon 04-18-2005)

One of the most requested and anticipated animation series ever created is heading to DVD, courtesy of a lesser-known distributor called BCI Eclipse. The company has announced that it is undertaking a two-year release strategy for the He-Man cartoon, with...

TOY MANIAC-Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-27-2008)

... from the Masters of the Universe series literally stunk (see gallery). If you ever got this guy for your birthday, Christmas or whatever you quickly realized what a mistake it was. A Stinkor once came across my path and he instantly gave me a headache...

DVD Review of Masters of Science Fiction Collection
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 08-29-2008)

“From the very beginning, we have struggled to understand time, matter and the infinite universe; who we are, where we are headed, and if we are alone. Great minds — and some of the genre’s most legendary writers and directors — ha...

Robotech Masters Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #02
by Bryan Morton (Tue 07-25-2006)

What They SayAs the Southern Cross Defense Corps mount increasingly desperate offensive measures against the attacking Robotech Masters, a smitten Dana Sterling helps Zor Prime (the amnesia-stricken clone of the first Robotech Master) integrate with the r...


He-Man Movie a Ratings Hit
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-23-2002)

Cartoon Network has announced that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a ratings success. The return of cartoon superstars from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Friday, 4-5:30 p.m.) proved their ratings strength remains powerful, particul...

Lost Universe Box Set (Thinpak)
by Ben Leary (Tue 05-13-2008)

What They SayMillie Nocturne has one great goal in life: to be the best in the universe.. at absolutely everything! But when she tries her hand at being the \"best detective,\" she ends up an unwilling partner with two people who will change her life fore...

Comicscape - June 11, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-11-2003)

OPINIONYour response to the idea of DC producing their own version of a Marvel-style Ultimates line was, shall we say, overwhelming - and almost unfailingly positive. Most proposed alternate versions of the DC Universe and its characters, so while I can't...

HE-MAN returns to TV on Cartoon Network
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-18-2002)

It looks like the gush of 1980s nostalgia which has brought us the return of G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORMERS has now washed up another blast from the past. HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. The Cartoon Network has announced a new version of the sword ...


Toy Maniac: Play Sets, Where Have You Gone?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-06-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe took a lot of flak at its inception. Was this a toy commercial or a cartoon? I never cared because the entire He-Man universe was a great place to play. Sword and sorcery mixed with crazy technology and a Flash Gordon ...

Unraveling Marvel’s Secret Wars
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-22-2007)

... and the Masters of the Universe, they acquired a superhero license in hopes that they would get another cash cow. However Mattel wanted the series to run with a comic book series—thus the well know series Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars was ...

The Manic Maniac: A WANTED Universe
by Joe Crosby (Thu 07-10-2008)

Wanted has been out for a couple of weeks now, so I feel comfortable letting loose a few spoilers for argument's sake. And the argument is this: Wanted is unintentionally the best science fiction movie of this year or most years. More to the point, Wanted...

And So the Universe Ended, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-18-2002)

Now that a new generation of readers have been introduced to the sprawling DC Universe, post-Crisis, thanks to the recent reissue of the HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE (now sporting an all-new Alex Ross cover), CINESCAPE takes a look at the end that started i...


BEBOP Remixed!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-10-2005)

...N AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season One (Brentwood) UMD (O) BEST OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season Two (Brentwood) UMD BURST ANGEL Volume 3: East Meets West © Funimation (O) BRATZ: Rock Angels (Fox) The dolls all the li...

Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe. Trap Jaw was one of the coolest figures from the line and came with a great assortment of weapons too. What I don’t understand is how you get kids to buy an action figure if you have him lose in the toy commerci...

New LOST UNIVERSE Site Features Exclusive Interview & More! (Wed 11-14-2007)

lostuniverse.rightstuf.com Features exclusive interview with the series’ Japanese producer, plus trailer & downloads in advance of collection’s Dec. 4 release. GRIMES, IA, November 14, 2007 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, ...

He-Man has the power again
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-26-2001)

Nearly 20 years after the heroic He-Man was first introduced to the youth of America, Mattel, Inc. is bringing back an updated version of the warrior from Eternia, along with several other Masters of the Universe, for a new generation of fans.Premiering a...


John Glover "Knows Nothing About" Playing Skeletor (Thu 01-05-2006)

KryptonSite seems to have quashed the rumor that Smallville's John Glover will be playing Skeletor in a big-screen "Masters of the Universe" adaptation. The actor "knows nothing about" the project.

Fox dumps 'He-Man' movie project (Thu 11-30-2006)

It seems the film version of 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' is essentially dead. Executive Producer Rodney Ferrell ('Flicka'), of Fox2000 pics, tells Moviehole that they've just literally just wiped their hands clean of the property. "This w...

He-Man returns to big screen (Thu 05-24-2007)

Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver are working with Mattel to turn "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" into a live-action film. Justin Marks is set to write the script. Silver will produce. Deal, which is contingent on Mattel formally approv...

DVD Shopping Bag: Mummy Mania
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe Vol. 3 (2002)   Heroes and Heroines   COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style   Airplane - I Love the 80's Edition (re-release)   Better Off Dead - I Love the 80's Edition (re-release)   Major Le...


He-Man gets some Silver (Fri 05-18-2007)

According to AICN, Joel Silver's going to be producing a movie based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Justin Marks, the guy who is writing 'Supermax', the Green Arrow in prison movie, is slated to write the movie.

"He-Man" DVD Cover Unveiled (Sat 07-16-2005)

TV Shows on DVD has cover art for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume One.

The Rock To Play He-Man? (Mon 04-18-2005)

A scooper sends in a bit of information regarding who John Woo wants to play He-Man for Fox 2000 's film version of Masters of the Universe.

"He-Man" Heads to UMD (Wed 07-13-2005)

Entertainment Rights (ER) has signed a deal to make HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE the first-ever classic animated series to be released in Universal Media Disc (UMD) format in the U.S.


Silver on He-Man and Speed Racer (Fri 07-20-2007)

Producer Joel Silver has several projects in the works, like an adaptation of "Masters of the Universe" : "We're working on that now too. I'm in the middle of six movies now, so I have my hands full." Silver's live-action film adaptation of the Japa...

Justin Marks talks 'He-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-15-2007)

IESB reprints a Q & A from ToyFare with screenwriter Justin Marks regarding the 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' movie. Marks comes across as passionate about the movie. "We campaigned and pushed-everything short of getting on my hands ...

He-Man Season 2 Vol. 1 coming to DVD (Thu 03-30-2006)

Season 2 Vol. 1 of He-Man & the Masters of the Universe will be on DVD on June 6.

Comic Review: DC UNIVERSE #0
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-20-2008)

Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns—accomplished scribes, both—have an enormous challenge in DC Universe 0, in which they must overcome the continuity knot created by Countdown in anticipation of the forthcoming Final Crisis and its tie-ins. T...


Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)

OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that...

Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)

After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists. An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ...

Lost Universe Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2000)

What They SayWhen intergalactic private eye Millie Nocturne ends up on the block at a shady auction, her troubles are only beginning! Unwillingly partnered with Kain Blueriver, the cape-obsessed, psi-blade-bearing master of the Lost Ship Swordbreaker, and...

Tenchi Universe Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-20-2000)

What They SayCome join the fun as Tenchi Masaki attempts to act as mediator for these out-of-this world characters as they fight with each other for Tenchi’s attentions. Ryoko the Dreaded Space pirate, Mihoshi the Galaxy Police officer, Ayeka the c...


DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)

Third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie to Screen at Popular Comics Convention; Post-Premiere Panel Planned for Filmmakers, Voice Talent BURBANK, CA, (April 10, 2008) -DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation w...

Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)

Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create...

HE-MAN Still Alive for Warner Bros?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 11-20-2008)

It seems that the planned remake of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe may not be dead after all. A month after it was reported the project fell back to development hell, El Mayimbe from Latino Review speculates that John Stevenson (Kung-Fu Panda)&nbs...

MV Creations Facing Bankruptcy, Looks To Fans For Help
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-24-2004)

A casualty of the CrossGen bankruptcy, MV Creations, the studio behind comics such as "Masters of the Universe," "Rob Zombie's Spookshow International" and "Tales of the Realm," is on the verge of bankruptcy themselves. Owner Val Staples spoke with CBR Ne...


And So the Universe Ended, Part 2
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-20-2002)

Now that a new generation of readers have been introduced to the sprawling DC Universe, post-Crisis, thanks to the recent reissue of the HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE (now sporting an all-new Alex Ross cover), CINESCAPE takes a look at the end that started i...

'Green Arrow', 'Shazam!', 'He-Man'. Who will rescue the 'Justice League'? (Tue 06-03-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe' has a workable script (also from Justin Marks) and could get the greenlight for a 2009 target. IESB's sources also claim that 'Justice League' isn't dead altogether. However, rather than rushing it for the 2009 sea...

Toy Maniac: Dapper Freddy Krueger
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-16-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe. The big exception was that Sectaurs had bendable knees and their big animal toys were actually hand puppets. This enabled you to be the beast that your hero or villain was riding. There was a five episode cartoon mini...

Aquaman The Complete Collection
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-25-2007)

...n and the Masters of the Universe, and Bravestar. Filmation really has an incredible resume. Like rival studio, Hanna Barbera, Filmation perfected a low-cost approach to animation, particularly in their shows of the 60’s and 70’s....


Shopping Bag: Rambo
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-27-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe (2003) Volume 2 COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style American Pie (Released June 1st)   American Pie 2 (Released June 1st) Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Released June 1st) The Three Stooges Collection, Vol....

'Tutenstein', 'Static Shock' and 'He-Man' take home Emmys (Thu 06-17-2004)

...n and the Masters of the Universe' won the "Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing". Click for the complete list...

Cage not set as Ghost Rider? (Tue 11-09-2004)

...r in the 'Masters of the Universe' movie...

Jennifer Garner to be She-Ra? (Fri 10-24-2003)

The latest issue of Maxim (November 2003) contains this bit under "Hot Zone->Movies" (page 84): "Newly single 'Daredevil' hottie Jennifer Garner is rumored to be up for the role of She-Ra in a live-action 'Masters of the Universe' movie. No word on Dol...


Cartoon bombshell
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-11-2006)

...& THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season 1 Volume 2 (Brentwood) Episodes34-65, plus two documentary featurettes, storyboards, trivia, two art cards, scripts and more. (O) KITE (Media Blasters) College co-ed by day, killer vigilante by night. Includes X...

Mattel - Page 1 (Sun 02-24-2002)

I've got to say it - "By the power of Grayskull!" Riding the nostalgia wave, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are back in updated form. Can you believe it's been 20 years?The Deluxe Figures come with armor, not to mention the ability to spout dialog...

Mattel - Page 2 (Sun 02-24-2002)

Other Masters of the Universe assortments include Heroic Warriors, Evil Enemies and Beast Riders.The Bashin' Beetle Deluxe vehicleClick here to check out page 3 of the photos from the Mattel showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.

Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)

... ($2.50); MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOL 3 #7 ($2.95); PVP #11 ($2.95); TALES OF TELLOS #2 (Of 3, $3.50); ULTRA #4 (Of 8, $2.95); WALKING DEAD #13 ($2.95); and WANTED DEATH ROW ED #4 ($2.99). Now, how much of it is worth reading? Couldn't tell ya. Guess I...


A-KO collection A-OK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-20-2005)

...& THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Volumes 1 & 2 (Brentwood) UMD (O) BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE (Manga/Anchor Bay) UMD COLONEL BLEEP Volume 1 © Alpha (O) CANTINFLAS COLLECTION: Volumes 1-5 (Brentwood) Mexican comedy superstar in Saturday m...

Big He-Man on DVD Update (Tue 10-18-2005)

Today it is the day for He-Man fans to hit stores and pick up the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Part 1 DVD box set. It is packed full of great stuff, new documentary features ,2 new original art cards and more.

Sic 'Em toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 06-03-2006)

...N AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season 2 Volume 1 (BCI Eclipse) Episodes 66-98 on five discs, plus a bonus disc with commentraks, featurettes, storyboards, art cards and more. (O) KAMICHU! Volume 1: Little Diety (Geneon) Junior high student Yurie di...

Yankee doodle
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-16-2006)

...N AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season 2 Volume 2 (BCI Eclipse) Based on the line of popular action figures, or vice versa. Final 32 episodes on six discs, plus two featurettes, commentraks, storyboards, art cards, scripts (act 'em out yourself!) and...


Strike Season
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe - Volume One It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (remastered deluxe edition) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 2, Part 1 COMEDY AND LOVE Mania Style The Charlie Chaplin Collection Red Skelton in Color HORRO...

Exclusive: Don Murphy talks 'Transformers'
by Laura Ellison (Tue 07-03-2007)

...G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe and all this stuff... But when all these things were out, I was at Georgetown University - this just wasn't my stuff. So I couldn't figure out why all these 80's cartoon shows and all these 80's properties were back i...

Joel Silver on Whiteout and more (Sat 07-28-2007)

Video interview with producer Joel Silver on Whiteout and some of his other projects like He-man and the Masters of the Universe.

My Grandson Was A Robot!
by John Denning (Sat 09-09-2006)

...attel did Masters of the Universe, and Hasbro had the new era of G.I. Joe and its prodigy Transformers. The toy lines themselves were taking the forefront, since kids would buy anything related to their favorite cartoon regardless of the quality of its...


Batteries Not Included: Part II
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 02-12-2007)

...& the Masters of the Universe by Mattel This is probably the worst He-Man commercial ever as it involves no action whatsoever. The reason why I put it up because during its peak, every new character in MOTU would get his (or its) own commercial...

Lots of kids cartoons
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-15-2005)

...N AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Season One Volume 1 (Brentwood) Half-naked muscleman hero contends with evil wizardry. 5-disc thinpak of the first 33 episodes, plus a bonus disc with 2 documentaries, deleted footage, storyboards, postcards by Alex Ro...

Top Maniacal Rumors: Alexander Punished, He-Man's Dead and Avenger's Hulk
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)

...n and the Masters of the Universe is Dead?   Rumor: All has been quiet on the adaptation of He-Man and it seems there's a reason why. It's dead and going nowhere fast. According to the latest rumor on the web this week, after Doug Liman and B...

New BATMAN, SUPERMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE figures
by ANDREW KARDON (Wed 07-10-2002)

Like having the toughest guy on the block wasn't enough. Big name toy company Mattel, who's on the cusp of unleashing the much-anticipated relaunch of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, has struck a major deal with Warner Bros. The multi-year agreeme...


Tenchi Universe Vol. #1
by Justin Emerson (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Someday I hope to own all of Tenchi on DVD. My first Anime DVD (or DVDs actually) that I ever owned was the Tenchi Muyo OVA Boxset, and there wasn't anything at that time that could've better demonstrated the wonderful possibilities of DVD. Wit...

ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Series (Thu 07-20-2000)

"Outer space has never been so out of control!" HOUSTON - ADV Films wants to introduce to you volumes 1 and 2 of the Lost Universe series on DVD!!! Watch as Kain, Canal, and Millie begin their zany adventures. While the Universal Guardians handle most of...

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Collection 1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 05-09-2008)

What They SayFrom days of long ago from uncharted regions of the universe comes a legend. The legend of Voltron: Defender of the Universe! A mighty robot loved by good feared by evil. A force of space explorers - Kieth, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Sven - are s...

Lost Universe Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-12-2000)

What They SayWatch out, universe! Kain Blueriver, the cape-obsessed master of the psi-blade, and his lovely associates Millie, a former hot-shot private eye, and Canal, the holographic image of the ship’s computer, are back for another round of insa...


THE END for the Marvel Universe
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-13-2003)

Appearing on comic book store shelves today is the first issue of MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE END, a five-issue mini-series written/drawn by Jim Starlin (THE INFINITY WAR) and inked by Al Milgrom.Described by the publisher as a "could-be tale of the final days o...

Tenchi Universe Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-14-2000)

What They SayWashu invents the \"Dimensional Cause & Effect\" controller that is designed to alter the world to the user\'s wishes. Unfortunately, her grand unveiling results in a mad-dash for the controls which leave Tenchi falling from one parallel univ...

ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Volume 4 (Mon 09-11-2000)

HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce the release of the latest volume in the stellar Lost Universe home video collection. The newly awakened Dark Seeder is set on destroying Kain Blueriver in order to avenge an old grudge against the hero's grandmoth...

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 1
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 09-13-2006)

What They SayFrom days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend of Voltron: Defender of the Universe! A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. A force of space explorers, Keith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge, and Sven are...


Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus
by Captain Gordon Edward (Tue 05-29-2007)

Game: Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus   Plot: The sequel to SEGA's dual offline/online RPG game in the Phantasy Star saga. Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting single player action-RPG storyli...

MASTERS OF SCIENCE FICTION: Clean Escape
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-06-2007)

Following the footsteps of the success of Showtime’s first season of Masters of Horror (a series that had such a terrible second season, I’ll be surprised to see it return) now we have Masters of Science Fiction on ABC. The Masters of Hor...

"Dance Dance Revolution Universe"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Tue 03-13-2007)

As another few months pass it is only clockwork to see another DDR game. There have been plenty of DDR games that have spanned consoles like the PS1 to the PS2, but more so recently the Xbox to Xbox 360 and the Gamecube. I am quite interested on how w...

STAR TREK gamers transported into SHATTERED UNIVERSE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-13-2004)

One of the most memorable episodes of the original STAR TREK series was "Mirror Mirror", where Captain Kirk and three members of his crew were accidentally transported to a parallel universe where the Federation was corrupt and evil. The next time TREK fa...


Photos from ManiaFest Day Three - and the Masters of Horror speak!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 09-25-2003)

Day three of ManiaFest started early with a Masters of Horror Panel, featuring emerging talent and established filmmakers. The panel consisted of Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie and Eli Roth with the moderator being Cinescape's Editor-i...

GAME REVIEW- Get Over Here! Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
by Josh Gordon (Fri 11-21-2008)

  If I only play one fighting game this year, it’s, without a doubt, going to be MK vs. DC Universe. I don’t really play a lot of fighting games. Sure I got into Street Fighter II for the SNES back in the day as well as MK II for the S...

RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES EMMA, LOST UNIVERSE COLLECTION & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 06-30-2007)

Anime Expo: New property announcements, preview of 20th Anniversary Year GRIMES, IA, June 30, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. kicked off its 20th anniversary year a few weeks early with a trio of announcements during its June 30t...

Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)

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...


IRON MEN: A UNIVERSE X SPECIAL
by Tony Whitt (Thu 07-26-2001)

In the midst of a conflict, the Iron Maiden receives a call to come to the Savage Land a telepathic call that she shouldn't be receiving, since all the telepaths on Earth were killed. She and Jade Dragon find a city which was built by Magneto out of the ...

UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)

Sometimes there’s no happily ever after. Last year’s Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvel’s current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f...

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 05-31-2007)

What They SayKeith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Princess Allura have successfully awakened the legendary robot guardian, Voltron. After countless battles, they\'ve pushed back the forces of evil King Zarkon, freeing the Princess\'s home, planet Arus, as well a...

CINESCAPE magazine launches Masters of Horror column
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-27-2004)

Beginning with the next issue of CINESCAPE, a brand new, ongoing column will be featured on the final page of the magazine. There you will find a new essay by one of the "Masters of Horror", written by the leading directors, writers and creators of the ge...


Douglas Adams - So Long and Thanks...
by James T. Voelpel & Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 06-08-2001)

'There are of course many problems connected with life, of which some of the most popular are 'Why are people born?' 'Why do they die?' 'Why do they spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?'' This was only one of the many biting phil...

'Masters of Sci-Fi' Series in the Works
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)

IDT Entertainment has announced they are starting work on their next anthology series, "Masters of Sci-Fi," in hopes of turning the "Masters" brand into an ongoing franchise. The first anthology is the "Masters of Horror."IDT will provide all the financi...

Tenchi Universe Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)

What They SayPrince Tenchi? Tenchi’s grandfather, Hatsuhiko, reveals that Tenchi is the true heir to the throne of Jurai, but will the power of truth be of any consequence when the evil and powerful Kagato rules the Jurai Empire?The Review!The Tench...

ADV Universeâ„¢ Download Store Launches (Mon 09-25-2006)

Top U.S. Anime Company Opens Digital Store HOUSTON, September 25, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the launch of the ADV Universeâ„¢ Digital Download Store. ADV Universe opens to t...


Lost Universe, Best Of Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayAcross a sea of stars comes one out of this world musical experience featuring all of your favorite vocals from the Lost Universe TV Series. In a single CD you can enjoy both the original version and the stellar dance remixes from songs such ...

ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Series (Fri 10-20-2000)

HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce the DVD release of Slayers: Book of Spells. In 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 ...

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

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

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

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


Book Buzz: Latest Star Wars Novel Hits Shelves This Week
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-20-2008)

  The biggest star this week isn’t an alien, or wizard, or vampire but a space ship! Specifically it’s the Millennium Falcon and Star Wars’ most famous ship is the subject of the latest novel in the SW universe from Del Rey Bo...

Weekly Book Buzz: Finding The Mummy in Literature
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-08-2008)

Well one might say that this is a very light week for new releases. I’d say pathetic might be a better choice of words. Honestly it really is a very slow week. With few new releases in Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy, I’ve included m...

Vanilla Series: Hooligan
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-17-2004)

What They SayFive girls. One guy. Seven Holy Dildos. It all started when our hero, Yukito, was trying to score with his favorite blonde bombshell, Olga. Things were just heating up when one of her science experiments exploded, and it screwed up all of ti...

Favreau talks IRON MAN 2, AVENGERS and more
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-29-2008)

Ain't it Cool sits down for an exclusive chat with Marvel's "it" boy Jon Favreau. The director, who is in development on 'Iron Man 2' and just signed on as an executive producer for 'The Avengers' talks at length about both movies and worki...


UK DVD Review: Robotech Masters (Tue 07-25-2006)

Bryan\'s tackling another release in the UK this morning with the 04/24/2006 title Robotech Masters Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #02 (of 2 from Manga Entertainment UK.

Tenchi Muyo: Pretty Sammy/Mihoshi Special
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-20-2002)

What They SayThe last of the classic Tenchi Muyo OVA specials are finally available on DVD! The Mihoshi Special reveals the inner workings of Mihoshi’s mind as she relates the tale of her most famous mission with the Galaxy Police and casts all of t...

MASTERS OF HORROR: Valerie on the Stairs
by Tim Janson (Wed 09-12-2007)

Masters of Horror creator, Mick Garris, steps in as Director for the second time in the series on “Valerie on the Stairs”. Rob Hanisey (Leitso) is a struggling novelist who finds himself out on the streets when he cannot pay his rent.&nbs...

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: STARFIRE Bust
by News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)

DC Direct has announced the upcoming WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: STARFIRE Bust designed by Terry Dodson and sculpted by Jack Mathews. This Starfire Bust measures approximately 6" tall x 3.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is packaged in a four-c...


WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SERIES 2: WONDER WOMAN Bust
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)

DC Direct has announced the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts. First up in the collection will be the Wonder Woman bust, which was designed by Terry Dodson and sculpted by Jack Mathews. This Wonder Woman bust will be a limit...

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SUPERGIRL Bust
by News Editor (Wed 01-18-2006)

DC Direct has released an image and info on their WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SUPERGIRL Bust.This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 2.5" wide x 2.5" deep, and is packaged in a four-color box. The bust...

Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)

We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL...

No Vaginas For Michael
by Mary Magdalene Smith (Sat 04-19-2008)

Auntie Stella and my Mum have been at the accountants all week for Year Rend, so Stella said that I can write the column this time as long as I behave myself and don't bloody swear, else Dark Jedi will delete me. Whatever.   I tried to register on...


Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)

The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i...

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Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)

No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...


Soundtrack Roundup
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-16-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Mark Isham's score for CRASH, Paul Haggis' feature directorial debut, a compelling mystery film of strangers brought together through happenstance, has been released on CD by Superb Records. The score is as introspective a comp...

An Endangered Species
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-02-2006)

What do 24, THE SHIELD, LOST and recently STARGATE: SG-1 have in common? I guess the question really should be--what don't they have in common? The answer is a classic television title sequence. Sure, a brief shot of the logo and credits superimposed o...

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Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)

Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read...


Lording It
by Matt Kamen (Fri 07-06-2007)

And once again, it comes time for us to bid the good Doctor farewell for another year. While season three of the regenerated Doctor Who has been the strongest since the show's return, the finale, fittingly titled 'Last of the Time Lords' was sadly disappo...

GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)

Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ...

DVD Review: Voltron, Defender of the Universe (Thu 11-01-2007)

Bryce has a new collection of sorts that he\'s worked his way through with the 09/25/2007 release of Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 4 (of 8) from Media Blasters.

Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE...


Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 4
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 11-01-2007)

What They SayA series of unnatural earth tremors frightens the Space Mice into action. Rather than running or hiding, they begin to train like soldiers, and fight a pitched battle against the Blue Cat. To back them up, Pidge builds them their very own rob...

Former Miss Universe to appear on Smallville (Sat 01-14-2006)

Former Miss Universe Denise Quinones has landed the role of Maya, the long-rumored "Avenging Angel" type character appearing in the 101st episode of Smallville on Feb. 2.

Chloe Sullivan blasts into DC Universe this spring (Mon 12-17-2007)

According  to the Comics Continuum, 'Smallville's Chloe Sullivan character will maker her first appearance in the proper DC comic book universe in April's Superman #675. Sullivan will be introduced as Lois Lane's cousin. Chloe Sullivan is a characte...

Tenchi Universe Vol. #1
by Nathan Roberts (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Finally Tenchi Universe has made it to DVD! Let me tell you, it was worth the wait. First off I'll start with a bit of technical issues, this disc is up to Pioneer's usual DVD quality, as far as the functions work. I did take time to watch all ...


DVD Review: Voltron - Defender of the Universe (Mon 11-20-2006)

Bryce is getting his hands on a real favorite show right now wit