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MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 07-18-2002)
Like most jaded film critics, I snub my nose at the Disney kid-oriented flick. Yeah, secretly I still cherish my own youthful Disney kid film experiences like THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, HERBIE RIDES AGAIN, THE PARENT TRAP, and whatever piece of crap Kurt R... New 'Garfield' climbs Hill (Fri 04-08-2005)
Fox has signed director Tim Hill to helm its sequel to family comedy "Garfield: The Movie." Hill's directing credits include kidpics "Max Keeble's Big Move" and "Muppets in Space." Fox received a solid performance last summer from "Garfield," based ...Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)
...ndmacher (MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE, TOKYO PIG) has composed the individual episode scores. FSM announces a 2CD set featuring three 1970s M-G-M soundtracks for films involving the work of renowned "Hollywood author" Michael Crichton, including two related ... 
Big O II Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-03-2003)
What They SayWhen we last saw Roger Smith, he was about to defend his home of Paradigm City against three invading robots. The battle is over and Roger Smith is now plagued by doubts about who he is and the world he lives in. New mysteries demand to be un... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (October 12-14)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-15-2001)
...opening9. MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE, $4M this weekend, $10.9M since opening10. HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, $2.8M this weekend, $20.7M since opening Big O Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2001)
What They SayIt?s Heaven Day and all of Paradigm City will be celebrating! But the city won?t be celebrating long - a monstrous plant takes root across town!
Then, the return of Roger?s old nemesis Schwarzwald can only mean trouble, and this time it com... Final Weekend Box Office Tally (October 12-14)
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-16-2001)
...opening9. MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE, $4M this weekend, $10.9M since opening10. HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, $2.7M this weekend, $20.7M since opening Preliminary Weekend Box Office (October 5-7)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
...pening 6. MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE, $5.6M this weekend, $5.6M since opening 7. HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, $5.4M this weekend, $16.8M since opening8. HARDBALL, $3.7M this weekend, $30.8M since opening9. THE OTHERS, $3M this weekend, $90.7M since opening10. RUSH H... Final Weekend Box Office Tally (October 5-7)
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-09-2001)
...pening 6. MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE, $5.4M this weekend, $5.4M since opening 7. HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, $5M this weekend, $16.4M since opening8. HARDBALL, $3.6M this weekend, $30.6M since opening9. THE OTHERS, $2.8M this weekend, $90.6M since opening10. RUSH H... MAX STEEL and HEAVY GEAR
by Steve Fritz (Mon 09-25-2000)
For those who remember last week’s column, the Sony Family Entertainment Group is an animation studio without a direct tie-in to a network. As told by executive producers Jeff Kline and Richard Raynis, the studio’s success relies on two key principles. Th... MAX PAYNE Movie & TV Show?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-09-2001)
The popular PC game MAX PAYNE is being developed as a movie and/or TV series.Collision Entertainment snagged the film and TV rights for the game, whose backstory is about a fugitive cop who has been framed by the mob. Revenge is also a part of the story, ... Big O Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-19-2001)
What They SayA mysterious occurrence known only as \"The Event\" has caused the residents of Paradigm City to lose their memories. Paradigm City, the \"city of lost memories\", has recovered, but now falls under martial law, its citizens forever questioni... Big O Vol. #1
by Aaron J. Heiner (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Paradign City is a city without a past, and Roger Smith is a man who holds a key to the city's future as both the city's top negotiator and as the pilot of The Big O, a mega dues mecha created before the city lost its memory.
Sunrise seems to ... Small Screen, Big Screen: Star Trek
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 12-19-2006)
Hollywood is a pretty lazy town. Rather than seek out new and innovative stories to tell they’d usually rather just make a quick buck bringing old television series to the big screen. Some recent examples include STARSKY AND HUTCH, T... Big Week for Multi-Disc Box Sets
by John Thonen (Tue 10-03-2000)
While there is really no big, new, genre release for this week, there is ample cause for rejoicing amongst collectors. As happened several years ago, when music companies discovered that re-releasing older records in box sets could draw new sales, it woul... Big O Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-16-2001)
What They SayLife gets more and more interesting everyday for Paradigm City\'s top negotiator. But when Dorothy finds a stray cat and brings it home - it makes everyone happy, until an older couple shows up claiming to be the parents of the cat - the cat ... Big Green For SHREK Vid
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-06-2001)
Move over THE MUMMY RETURNS and PHANTOM MENACE, the SHREK video release has passed you by.In its first three days of release DreamWorks/Universal's SHREK sales combined of videos and DVD has sold over $110 million. On the DVD side, 2.5 million units of th... MAD MAX
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 02-23-2002)
Modern mythology revenge tale, smack’d up with some smoke’n demolition derby action, brings in the kiddies and kicks out the jams in spite of its sour aftertaste. Sour being that this poor sap that just wants to live out his domestic fantasy life winds up... Big O Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-21-2001)
What They SayAs Paradigm City\'s top negotiator, Roger Smith lives a very exciting, but dangerous life. When a series of mysterious accidents begin plaguing the city\'s police force, all clues point towards a \"ghost\".
Fed up with Dorothy\'s piano play... SHEEP IN THE BIG CITY Debuts Friday on Cartoon Network
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-06-2000)
When Cartoon Network debuts Mo Willem`s Sheep In The Big City later this week, understand that you are looking at a classic piece of what`s called New York style animation. `Yes,` concurs Willems, who`s main studio is in Gotham`s East Village. `The stereo... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... That Certain Something
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-08-2004)
I come not to praise TRU CALLING but to bury it.In case you hadn't heard, former Slayer Eliza Dushku's GROUNDHOG DAY/RUN LOLA RUN hybrid went down for the big dirt nap a while back. I can't imagine that even the cast and crew were terribly surprised: the ... Max Makowski Directing VOLTRON?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-29-2008)
It's been a very slow news morning but our friends at Latino Review did find something interesting to pass along. Apparently, a week after New Regency put the development hell living Voltron into turnaround, El Mayimbe is reporting that they have a direct... Jonathan Frakes on Relaunching ROSWELL
by Edward Gross (Mon 04-03-2000)
ROSWELL is a television series fighting for survival—not surprising given its fairly lackluster ratings throughout its first season. Unlike other shows in similar situations, however, this one actually has its network, the WB, serving as the one doing the... Looking For the Next Big Thing in Anime and Manga (Thu 10-20-2005)
The people at ICv2 have a new article up talking about how both Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist are poised to move beyond their current standings and be the next big breakout series to move towards Dragonball Z levels.ROSWELL: Ronald D. Moore
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 10-09-2000)
Ronald D. Moore, speaking from his new office where he works as co-executive producer on ROSWELL, is happy to talk about his job. After leaving STAR TREK and working for a stint on the short-lived series GOOD VS. EVIL, Moore was approached to see whether... Max Allan Collins brings 'Ms. Tree' to novels and TV
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-24-2008)
Dave Richards assisted on this article.
Late last year Max Allan Collins relaunched a classic with the Hard Case Crime novel 'Deadly Beloved', featuring Ms. Tree, the comics character he created with artist Terry Beatty. Comics2Film had a chance to talk ... 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... Inside Move: New dynamic for WB duo (Sun 09-07-2003)
Variety provides analysis of the big-screen future of DC's mightiest heroes. There's little new information, but this bit about 'Superman' is interesting: ...The studio has just received a new draft of the 'Superman' script and is going through the budge...W&G hunt Thumper's big bro!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-04-2006)
News comes to us that THE FAMILY GUY's precocious infant Stewie Griffin will have his own talk show on FamilyGuy.com. Not a groundbreaking move for a cartoon character, as Space Ghost is an old hand at that game, but I'm concerned about the level of viole... Comicscape: The Kirkman vs. Bendis Steel Cage Match
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-01-2008)
A few weeks ago, Robert Kirkman called out comic creators to stop resting on their laurels at the Big Two and consider graduating to independent work. The video manifesto cracked the internet in half as fans and comics professionals debated Kirkman&r... 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... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... Comicscape January 26, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-26-2005)
My thanks to everyone who has already written in with well wishes for my future success, and to those who wrote in with suggestions for my last two columns. Of the many interesting ones that came in, the one that had the sort of "last word" quality that ... YOGI BEAR Hitting the Big Screen
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)
Warner Bros. has announced their plans to develop a live-action/animated Yogi Bear for the big screen, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The move comes a year after 20th Century Fox banked at the box office with their adaptation of Alvin and the Chipmunks, ... Tactics Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-16-2007)
What They SayTactics is the story of Ichinomiya Kantarou, a folk lorist with the special ability to communicate with youkai (goblins and assorted demons!). However, not only does he possess the ability to see them, he also befriends them! Haruka is his co... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... Para Para Max US Mix 2
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 05-16-2005)
What They SayPara Para, the trendy dance craze boosted by uptempo Euro-beat style music, is now poised to hit the U.S. in a big way, after sweeping Japan and the rest of Asia.The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment Marvel's weekly WAR MACHINE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-12-2001)
The Marvel MAX line breaks new ground this month, and not just with adult content and added violence. Chuck Austen's series, U.S. WAR MACHINE - one of three titles launching the MAX line - is a weekly black and white format comic book priced at only $1.50... Macross Vol. #2
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 03-10-2006)
What They SayLocked in mortal combat with the attacking Zentradi fleets, the Macross has finally fought its way across the solar system to Mars, where an abandoned base may offer temporary safe haven. But this planet is named after the god of war and the ... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-27-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... Inside Move: 'Green' day
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-23-2004)
Is Kevin Smith finally ready to anchor his tentpole? Miramax Films announced last week that Smith would write and direct "The Green Hornet" as his next film; the potential franchise starter could begin production as soon as this summer, with the goal of a... DARK ANGEL Season 2 Talk
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)
DARK ANGEL executive producer Rene Echevarria has been talking about what lies ahead on the second season of his series, and it's biggest challenge: the Fox Friday night slot.While talking to Zap2It.com, Echevarria first addressed the program's new Friday... SDCC Watch: Marky Max and Keanu Klaatu!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-26-2008)
Fox Studios will be in attendance this year at the San Diego Comic Con. Last year Fox pulled out of the SDCC unexpectedly, stating that none of their films: Aliens vs. Predator 2, Jumper, Babylon A.D. (I guess this was 10,000 B.C.?), and Hitman were ready... 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... Inside Move: 'Spider' sense tingling (Sun 03-28-2004)
Last week, Sony announced that "Spider-man" 1 and 2 helmer Sam Raimi is on board to direct the third installment, pushing the director into the Peter Jackson and Chris Columbus category of Very Big-Deal Franchise Filmmakers. More...Mania Interview: Wahlberg and Moore talk MAX PAYNE
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-16-2008)
Most big genre movies, nine times out of ten, will have a video game to accompany its movie. The marriage of these two mediums seems only natural but it has been harder for a video game to be made into a movie. For each highly successful Resident ... DARK ANGEL: Jessica Alba
by Edward Gross (Tue 10-03-2000)
One of the most anticipated shows of the new television season is James Cameron and Charles Eglee’s Dark Angel, which debuts tomorrow night, Tuesday, airing on Fox, right across the airwaves from the WB’s Angel. Jessica Alba stars as Max, one of a dozen g... Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshida AkimiTranslated by:Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayVICE CITY: NEW YORK IN THE 80s...
A runaway brought up as the adopted heir of crime lord "Papa" Dino, Ash Lynx has forsaken the kingdom held out by the devil who ra... Woo making a move to SPY HUNTER?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-19-2004)
A scoop appearing at Latino Rveiew suggests that one of the possible candidates to direct Universal's SPY HUNTER action movie is John Woo. The website's reporter was on the set of The Rock's new movie, BE COOL, where the big guy mentioned that he has just... Cost Incentives Delaying JUSTICE LEAGUE?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
It seems that the superheroes of Justice League must get through the Federal Government before attempting to save the world on the silver screen. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that pre-production has been delayed on the 200 million WB film due to... Video & DVD This Week: October 2nd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-02-2001)
VIDEO NEWSMany had felt that the JURASSIC PARK series had already overstayed its welcome and that without the direct involvement of the director of the first two dino-hits, Steven Spielberg, audiences would pass on a third helping. Instead, JURASSIC PARK ... CAPE FEAR (1991)
by Pamela Harland (Sat 12-01-2001)
When remaking a classic film one is up immediately and inevitably up against a big wall of scrutiny. In the case of 1998’s PSYCHO, director Gus Van Sant was slaughtered by critics and banished by audiences when he unwisely decided to remake the classic Hi... Lee Follows The Hulk's Every Move
by Kevin Leung (Mon 01-20-2003)
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Entertainment Weekly caught up with Ang Lee, director of Universal Studios' The Hulk to discuss the creation of the CGI character.
In an unusual move, the article explains how Lee chose to... Comicscape January 19, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-19-2005)
Before I begin this week's column, I have an announcement to make: my last COMICSCAPE column will be Wednesday, February 2, and my last review for CINESCAPE for the time being will also appear that week. I'm sure there's at least one or two readers who wi... The Punisher
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 01-26-2005)
Last year was a very good year for video games. As the holiday season approached, publishers started going nuts with loads of blockbuster games, releasing titles like Half-Life 2, GTA: San Andreas and Halo 2 in the course of just several weeks. But you al... TEEN TITANS on the Move
by News Editor (Thu 05-31-2007)
Warner Bros. Pictures has hired Mark Verheiden (SMALLVILLE and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) to write the big-screen adaptation of DC Comic's TEEN TITANS.
The sort of junior Justice League, comprised of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl and Speedy firs... Comicscape: Kurt’s Final Comicscape
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-29-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover this week.
Times have changed. I’ve changed. And, Comicscape is about to change. Before I dive in, I want to thank each and every one of you for... Yen Plus Vol. #03
by Ben Leary (Thu 11-27-2008)
Yen Plus has settled into its groove nicely, and this issue is smooth running all the way. Another interview starts things off for the magazine, and it's as good as the last. This time there's a talk with the two creators of Black God to accompany the gen... Character Consensus and the Evolution of Heroes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-04-2006)
Readers often lambaste comic writers for screwing up their favorite characters. From EMERALD TWILIGHT to IDENTITY CRISIS to CIVIL WAR, nothing burns comic fans more than a wildly out-of-character depiction of a treasured childhood icon. Writer Ron Marz ... Parkes Dishes On MIB2's Big Deal
by Michael Mason (Mon 07-01-2002)
SCI FI Wire recently discussed rumors that a "complicated deal" was needed to reuinite Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in their roles as Agents J and K in the upcoming
Men In Black II with producer Walter F. Parkes.
"I've never known a movie that didn'... TEKKEN Fights Toward the Big Screen
by News Editor (Tue 05-17-2005)
Sony's Screen Gems and Crystal Sky are teaming up to turn the videogame TEKKEN into a $50 million feature film.The videogame centers on two childhood friends who enter a worldwide martial arts tournament. As they progress, the pals move toward uncovering ... The Score
by Carl Cortez (Fri 07-13-2001)
If it weren't for the A-list cast of Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Marlon Brando, THE SCORE would have been pretty ordinary. At the center of it all is a routine heist story one that we've seen a thousand times before, but it's somehow made palatable... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
I'm not sure whether the subject of comics and politics was simply not of much interest to everyone, or whether people were simply too stunned by the election results to write in about it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. However, a few of you did wr... Rescue Me: Mave-Chan
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-28-2007)
What They SayRei Sugiyama never had much self-confidence but always found solace in watching anime. One day at an anime festival, he is transported to another dimension where the jet planes from the anime, Yukikaze, take on the form of beautiful girls fi... Means and Ends
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comicscape, where I’ll drag you through the soul-wrenching depths of moral inquiry and sequential art psychoanalysis. This week, I want to revisit an issue I touched ... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Special Edition
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 10-22-2008)
A great protocultural collection for the Robotech fanatic.
What They Say
The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to... Meet Jeremiah And Kurdy
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-06-2002)
On March 3
Showtime unveils its near-future sci-fi show Jeremiah. While fans
in Europe are well-acquainted with Hermann Huppen's comic that is the basis for
the s... Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G... 300 and Captain America: Your Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-21-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another sequential art escape, courtesy of Comicscape. Last week’s column about the death of Captain America and the successful release of 300 at the movies garnered a respectable amount of mail &nd... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... Macross TV Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-06-2002)
What They SayThe Review!After the couple of past really excellent episodes, things take a slower turn here as the stories focus a bit more inward and set up the relationships to change and move forward a bit.
Audio:
Originally recorded back in the early ... Dec. 3 Dec. 9: Rerun Time
by SONIA MANSFIELD (Mon 12-03-2001)
December sucks.Here's why:#1 -- The theory is that people are all full of good cheer and charity due to the holidays. Not true. Still no one will let you merge in traffic. And yesterday, an old lady tripped me with her cane, stepped on my back, and called... DVD and VHS This Week: January 29th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-29-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTHIRTEEN GHOSTS was the second of Dark Castle's remakes of old William Castle films and, while not as big a hit as its predecessor THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, it would appear that its DVD release will be first rate. In addition to the expected be... 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... Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
OK, so 2001 didn't exactly herald the arrival of a mysterious alien Monolith or the beginning of the next stage in human evolution, but for comic book fans, and Marvelites in particular, there was an Earth-moving moment of revelation and a joy no less cos... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Collector's Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Touting its high definition origins during the DVD release, FUNimation carries through and offers up a Blu-ray release of Robotech. What They SayScott Bernard and Vince Grant fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as th... Couscous Express Optioned for Big Screen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-10-2002)
In
his e-mail newsletter Brian Wood reveals
that plans are afoot to bring his and Brett Weldele's Couscous Express
graphic novel to the big screen.
Wood tells his
readers, "Speaking of film (and this is all the info I will give so don't
email me a... Mark Wahlberg Shoots as MAX PAYNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)
The big screen adaptation of the video game MAX PAYNE will be hitting theaters soon and Mark Wahlberg has been set to star, reports Variety. The actor will likely be joining the adaptation being led by director John Moore for 20th Century Fox. M... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha... Bowman's REIGN Part One
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 07-11-2002)
Best known for his work on both the X-FILES movie and television series, director Rob Bowman returns to the big screen this week with REIGN OF FIRE, a tale of fire-breathing medieval dragons inadvertently awakened from their slumber in present-day London.... SUPERMAN LIVES! - The Development Hell of an Unmade Film
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-05-2000)
Superman`s 60th anniversary came and went in 1998, with no sign of the SUPERMAN LIVES feature film that was supposed to have been released in time for the celebration. Not that there wasn`t a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work being done on the p... The Voice of Godzilla: The Movie Music of Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-30-2000)
There were two sounds emanating from Japan in 1954 which have had an indelible effect on science fiction ever since. One was the roar of Gojira—better known as Godzilla to American audiences. The other was the music that accompanied the majority of his e... DVD This Week: October 30th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-30-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJEEPERS CREEPERS was a sleeper hit this summer and MGM is cashing in on its popularity by rushing it to home video as a January release. There will be a Special Edition DVD release offering a making-of featurette, deleted footage and, most eye-p... IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-19-2006)
What They SayTeam Satomi has finally matured into a team that has learned to optimize the use of speed and teamwork. They\'re also going to need a little luck to beat Velshtein and get to the IG-1 Finals. Waiting for them at the Finals is Team White Snow ... Hill to Possibly Move to JUMP STREET
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-15-2008)
Columbia Pictures is in talks with actor Jonah Hill to star in the big screen adaptation of the TV series 21 JUMP STREET.
The original series, created by Stephen J. Cannell, ran on the Fox network from 1987 to 1991 and starred Johnny Depp. It centered on... Slicing Cold Cuts with Lance Stahlberg
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-27-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crime-bustin’, crypt-rockin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, I’m going to give some love to a love I haven’t loved nearly enough in a long time. I’m talking about the sma... What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another serving of Comicscape calamity, where we rise above the fray and endorse insight over insults, and wisdom over whining. Once again, thanks to everyone for your praise and criticism in the comments secti... The New Brasyl
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-08-2007)
Good day to all of you Maniac readers and welcome to this week’s edition of the Buzz. After a staggeringly huge release last week, the genre book schedule is settling back into its usual pace with a relatively light load this Tuesday.
I kn... Soylent Green is Musicians!
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-19-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSThis week, FSM releases two of the '70s strangest science fiction scores on CD for the first time. Pairing Fred Myrow's tuneful music for SOYLENT GREEN ("Soylent Green is People!") with Jerry Fielding's atonal ambience of DEMON ... Comicscape - August 18, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-18-2004)
OPINION: First of all, thanks for the continued responses to the extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2. As I figured, the strongly held opinions of our first pack of readers led to the expression of other strongly held opinions, and were I to print them all, w... Morricone's Faceless Nightmare from Beyond the Tomb
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-11-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Ennio Morricone's hauntingly lovely score for the 1965 Italian horror film, AMANTI D'OLTRETOMBA (Lovers Beyond the Tomb, but best known under its USA release title, NIGHTMARE CASTLE; although also known as NIGHT OF THE DOOMED, T... Oct. 29 Nov. 4: Halloween 2001 and Beyond
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-29-2001)
It's Halloween week, and a variety of creepy and crawly programming can be found on the boob tube for the next several days. With the ghoulish holiday landing smack dab in the middle of the workweek this year, there'll be less inclination to go out to cel... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ... Ronny Yu has big plans for 'Blood: The Last Vampire'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-15-2006)
In a recent interview, director Ronny Yu ("Freddy vs. Jason") says filming on 'Blood: The Last Vampire' will probably start in October or November.
"I think I want to try reinvent this genre... You know, every time you talk about vampire or whatever, ... Animé and the Move to DVD: Simple Economics
by Chris Meadows (-)
Author's Note: This article was originally published on August 8, 2000 on the now-defunct Themestream website, and subsequently saw discussion on the geek-news-aggregator website Slashdot.org. It received almost 5,000 unique views, and also got me an emai... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Myers, Niles' Vampires and Clooney Ranger
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-07-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it ... Stuart Moore to leave Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-14-2002)
Stuart Moore, editor of the Marvel Knights line, will be leaving his Marvel Comics staff position in July to concentrate on a writing career. "When Stuart first came to Marvel Knights I was certain of two things," Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says.... 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... Checking out THE LIBRARIAN - Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 12-03-2004)
Dean Devlin has made a name for himself as an event big screen producer and writer for films such as INDEPENDENCE DAY and STARGATE, but this Sunday (December 5) on TNT at 8:00pm, he'll be bringing his event expertise to the small screen with THE LIBRARIAN... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 11: The Jump to the Big Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-30-1999)
By the time early November 1977 came along, production of `In Thy Image` was scheduled to begin in just a matter of weeks. It seemed that nothing was going to interfere with STAR TREK`s return. On November 10th, Gene Roddenberry shot a memo off to Bob Col... Fantasy book UGLIES heading to big screen
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-26-2006)
Fox and producer John Davis have bought the young-adult fantasy book Uglies, the Scott Westerfeld novel that hatches a trilogy, to be adapted for the screen, Variety reported. Davis will produce with his wife, Jordan.The futuristic tale tells the story of... DARK ANGEL: Charles Eglee
by Edward Gross (Mon 10-23-2000)
The vibe has been there for the past several months, and Dark Angel has more than lived up to the expectations of everyone involved. Taking place 20 years in the future, when America’s technology has been rendered virtually useless by the explosion of a n... Ronald D. Moore Talks ROSWELL Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 10-09-2001)
As ROSWELL enters its third season, in some ways the show will be re-inventing itself. ROSWELL has a new home, moving from the WB Network to UPN. Both BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ROSWELL are making this move. It gives the show's writers reason to believe... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... 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... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore , Part VI
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 02-01-2000)
When it comes to THE NEXT GENERATION feature films, Ronald D. Moore is candid about his successes and failures. He co-wrote the first two with Brannon Braga; Michael Piller wrote the third. Moore says, `I am more than willing to accept at this late date t... Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-27-2008)
What They SayThe Federation's worst fears are confirmed when a gravitational disturbance heralds the arrival of the alien Aerogater menace. Secure inside their massive fortress, the Aerogaters dispatch scores of mechanized Megiloat weaponry and begin kidn... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-14-2006)
What They SayThe Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There, she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs.
Then, inexplicably, Batou and the Major a... WAR STORY: JOHANN'S TIGER
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 10-16-2001)
Man, this Garth Ennis guy gets around, doesn't he? Are all these titles from PUNISHER to JUST A PILGRIM to WAR STORY really the work of one man, or have the comic book publishers pooled their resources and contracted Lex Luthor to make a series of Ennis d... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-21-2004)
What They SayFrom bulletproof dragons to lock-picks, a paper master manipulates paper to their will. In Hong Kong, three young paper masters, Anita, Maggie and Michelle, use their formidable skills to protect Nenene, an author targeted by a mad bomber. ... Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards.... Miami Guns Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-08-2004)
What They SayLoose ends (and a scantily clad Yao) get tied up when the revenge seeking Nagisa Tojo springs her ultimate trap on her unsuspecting arch rival. It\'s a battle of Yao\'s ignorance versus Nagisa\'s bloodlust in a story of loyalty, trust, betray... Gungrave Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-08-2005)
What They SayEpisodes comprise:
13. Betrayal
14. Die
15. Harry
16. LetterThe Review!After a 2.5 months hiatus, the Gungrave series continues once again- and I’ve been missing it.
Audio:
I listened, cycling between Japanese 5.1\\ 2.0 and English 5.... Gungrave Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-08-2005)
What They SayEpisodes comprise:
13. Betrayal
14. Die
15. Harry
16. LetterThe Review!After a 2.5 months hiatus, the Gungrave series continues once again- and I’ve been missing it.
Audio:
I listened, cycling between Japanese 5.1\\ 2.0 and English 5.... DARK ANGEL
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 09-18-2000)
Fox has been overly kind to the hard hitters in Hollywood these days, letting Chris Carter darken up their schedule, allowing Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich to recreate The Fugitive with an alien, when a big green bad boy had done it years ago, and now t... Cartoons are Weird!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-17-2004)
Big anime news! Though usually competitors, anime importers Manga and Bandai are teaming up to present a new project based on one of the most beloved animated films of all time. They’ve got Production I.G. (KILL BILL, BLOOD THE LAST VAMPIRE) working on GH... Dirty Pair Flash: Random Angels
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayKei and Yuri are back in five new, collateral damage-filled episodes! Fearless, ruthless, and completely clueless, the Lovely Angels are ready to tackle their most dangerous cases ever. It\'s every sentient being for itself when the 3WA\'s un... The Manic Maniac: Why Do Video Game Movies Inherently Suck?
by Joe Crosby (Fri 10-17-2008)
If you've been tinkering around with Mania this week, you might have seen the interview with Max Payne star Mark Wahlberg and director John Moore. Standard pre-release publicity stuff, where people involved with the film talk about what a great pr... Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan - Part One
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 03-23-2000)
Every so often Hollywood hits us with a pleasant surprise that in fact really should not be a surprise. I cheered when I heard that Michael Clarke Duncan got nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role of the wrongly convicted John Coffey in w... The Industry's Dark Horse Part One
by Eric Moro (Mon 11-24-2003)
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor... Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-18-2008)
What They SayHaving publicly revealed the threat of alien invasion to an unsuspecting public, Prof. Bian Zoldark leads the newly christened Divine Crusaders in an all-out offensive against the Earth Federation Government. In the ensuing conflict, Sanger Z... Disney buys CrossGen
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-15-2004)
It was just a rumor before but today it became a hard fact: Disney Publishing Worldwide announced that it has indeed purchased the assets of comic book publisher CrossGen Entertainment. That now means that Disney owns the rights to all of CrossGen's super... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m... Tyler's Tremendous Tunes
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-23-2005)
Before too much longer, Brian Tyler is going to find himself at the upper echelon of Hollywood film composers. His efforts over the last dozen years have demonstrated a remarkable proclivity toward orchestral melody and stylistic invention that has result... 'FF2': Inside the production office with Ralph Winter
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-30-2007)
In this installment of Comics2Film's continuing coverage of the visit to Vancouver and the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we move from the studio and our brush with the Fantasticar, to the inner offices of the production. We are w... Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2007)
What They SayRemi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. Unfortunately, everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him! Heartbroken, Remi end... Death Watch '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-11-2005)
I was originally going to sing the praises of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA this week, but that was before this Creeping Lovecraftian Death Cold set up shop in my head and turned my respiratory system into an industrial-grade snot factory. And so, as I lay here fe... THE 4400: Till We Have Built Jerusalem
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-31-2007)
Back in season two, Maya had visions of war but that plot thread seemed to have been forgotten in season three but now in season four that plot thread is finally coming back into play. Jordan makes his big move with Kyle and Isabelle prodding him alo... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... The Expansive Game Music of Kevin Manthei
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-30-2004)
Kevin Manthei's music has been heard in cinemas, through television speakers, and out of computers since 1995. He has made his most notable strides as a composer of highly cinematic, rhythmically layered scores for computer games, but recently has had the... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Spriggan
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-07-2002)
What They SayDirected by first-time director Hirotsugu Kawasaki and supervised by
Katsuhiro Otomo, the legendary creator behind the cinematic masterpiece
Akira, Spriggan is based on the comic Striker by Chu Takasige and Ryoji
Minagawa, which originally ap... Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part I
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-29-2003)
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by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... NYCC 2006: Interview with Dallas Middaugh
by Ed Chavez (Mon 03-06-2006)
Ed Chavez: Well, thanks for joining me today, Dallas. I have to say, at least for Anime on DVD and for my own podcast, Mangacast, it’s just been the general consensus that, over the past year, Del Rey has basically been the best publisher for, rea... ANGEL: Episode by Episode, Part 4
by Edward Gross (Tue 09-26-2000)
In `Prodigal`, the present day story deals with possible corruption involving Kate’s father, ultimately resulting in the man’s death at the hand of vampires. In flashbacks, however, we are given insight into Angel’s past, seeing him reborn as a vampire (t... Interview with Jonathan Clements, Part 1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 01-31-2005)
In our line of work you get to meet many people; Some commercial, with a view to making a buck; Some clever, with a view to making an observation; Some self styled “otaku” with view to boring the crap out of anyone who will listen; Some passio... Lord of the Apes
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 07-23-2001)
After 1988's GORILLAS IN THE MIST, creature designer Rick Baker (who has been involved in ape suit creation with projects that from SCHLOCK to 1976's KING KONG to THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN) figured he had accomplished everything he wanted with ape suit... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an... CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: Michelle Yeoh, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 12-21-2000)
In a male dominated society, where women are considered to be submissive, meal-preparing, child bearing, sexual objects, Hong Kong action film ironically depicts female characters as fearless, overbearing, eccentric characters—forces to be reckoned with. ... Naruto Unleashed Set 3:2
by Dani Moure (Wed 06-25-2008)
What They SaySasuke\'s match against Gaara finally begins! Sasuke\'s only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him... Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?
Meanwhile, a battle of kings has begun as one of the ... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-05-2004)
What They SayThe paper Sisters declare war on Dokusensha! Anita, Maggie and Michelle launch an attack on Dokusensha\'s headquarters in Hong Kong to rescue Nenene and face off against a building full of machinegun-armed private security guards and robots a... Boys of Summer Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-31-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Chuck Austen / Artist: Otsuka HirokiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Bud Waterston, a decent looking guy who happens to be in full hormonal bloom. He\'s on his way to college, and drools over the sexual li... 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... AFTER THE SUNSET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-12-2004)
Readily visible in AFTER THE SUNSET is the basis for a thriller that explores the conflict between ambition and satisfaction while commenting on the conventions of the caper genre. However, this insightful piece remains out of reach. Instead, we get an ag... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)
What They SayAfter years of writer\'s block, Nenene finally begins to write. Perhaps the Paper Sisters are more than just an annoyance. Meanwhile, Anita makes great friends at school, including the enigmatic Junior as the Paper Sisters continue to hunt do... What the hell were they thinking?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 03-17-2007)
This week, we have rappers being barred from filming more horrible movies in New York. Snoop Doggy makes the news for being himself. Lohan is still crazy, Sinbad is indeed alive and Jolie is still looking to adopt a soccer team of babies from each 3rd... ROSWELL: The Behr Necessities
by Edward Gross (Mon 04-10-2000)
In the midst of all the press generated by a shift to Monday nights (beginning tonight) from Wednesday, plus the tobasco-mailing campaign to save the show, actor Jason Behr, who plays alien high school student Max Evans on the WB’s ROSWELL, admits he is s... Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w... Being a Brief Discussion With David L. Williams
by Way Jeng (Thu 11-18-2004)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
There aren't many shows that I give an unqualified recommendation. A show might be great, but there's almost always something that has to be noted. There might be a small but significant flaw that the audience will have to tolerate.... ROSWELL "Busted"
by Eric Moro (Tue 10-09-2001)
Yet another genre property with a powerful fan following gets the "new beginning" treatment. First, STAR TREK got a shot in the arm with its "back to basics" approach to the prequel series ENTERPRISE. Next, BUFFY promised to raise its titular heroine back... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Wed 10-22-2003)
With the end of the year almost upon us, its time for Lost in Translation to begin looking back at the year. Well, I'm not really going to look back at the whole year, just try to catch up on a few things I've missed thanks to a busy schedule filled with... Dabel-ing in Comics
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 02-10-2007)
In 2000, the Dabel Brothers were doing independent comic books that flew under just about everyone's radar. A short time later they were working with Image and then, when Devil's Due left that publisher, they brought the Dabel Brothers with them... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Bad Boys II
by Coming Attractions (Tue 07-01-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Jerry Bruckheimer Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Will Smith (Mike Lowrey); Martin Lawrence (Marcus Burnett); Gabrielle Union (Sydney Burnett); Peter Stormare; Joe Pantol... Comic Party Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-13-2004)
What They Says destiny finally at hand? It\'s time for the biggest convention of the year: Comic Party! All of Kazuki\'s scrimping and saving, hard work and planning are about to be put to the test. Kazuki\'s never been this fired up before, and he\'s cer... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-25-2004)
What They SayNenene\'s finished! At long last she delivers her new novel and Mr. Lee couldn\'t be happier. While the paper sisters are sad that their job has ended, they decide to celebrate with Nenene in Hong Kong. One tearful farewell at school and a... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-26-2003)
I've collected comics in one form or another since 1982. It started with a weekly trip to the local Magic Mart and later moved to a little comic book specialty store called Gulf Coast Comics. I think it's safe to say I have a bit of an affinity for the ... COLLATERAL
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-06-2004)
Allowing for a couple of colossal coincidences (the biggest of which is at least fairly established early on), COLLATERAL is a really satisfying thriller. Stuart Beattie's script delivers detailed characterizations and consistent surprises, while Michael ... X Vol. #1
by Justin A. Swartz (Sat 02-01-2003)
The Review!I would like to say, for the record, that I was very impressed with this entry into the Anime world, distributed by Pioneer in the U.S., mostly because of it's quality in relation to the "X" movie. Rintaro's big mistake, this isn't. With that... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-21-2005)
What They SayRunning for their lives, our heroes seclude themselves in Yomiko’s parents cabin deep in the woods to plan their next steps. Yomiko then enlightens everyone about what happened during the British Library incident and Anita is re-acquain... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-01-2005)
What They SayTwisted Fate! A devastated Anita returns to her school seeking consolation and help from old friends, but Mr. Carpenter\'s impact upon the world has left scars that will haunt Anita forever. With no place to turn, Anita makes a pact with The ... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #7 (w/box & action figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-15-2005)
What They SayThe End?
Despite the success of the global brainwashing, Mr. Carpenter\'s plan to restore Great Britain to its position as the dominant world power remains incomplete. To execute the final stages, he takes his prisoners back to the British L... Daredevil Interview: Avi Arad and Gary Foster
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-10-2003)
Continuing Comics2Film's
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket we
present the latest transcript of the round-table interviews. In this
installment, Daredevil producers Avi Arad and Gary Foster talk
about the movie.
This interv... Nightmare Campus
by Giaourus Ericus (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!AUDIO: A+ I'm primarily using the original Japanese audio track for this review. Both the Japanese and English tracks are in Dolby Digital Stereo. Overall, a very good job, with everything clear, crisp and undistorted. In particular, the lovely... The Phantom of the Movies Speaks - Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 10-06-2000)
[In Part One of our interview with Joe Kane (a.k.a. the Phantom of the Movies), the author discussed his early career as a film critic, reviewing exploitation movies in local theatres. In Part Two, the author addresses the changing market that led many lo... Giant Critters Attack!
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 11-08-2001)
When nature wants to strike down on man - via retribution for folly or just for the heck of it - one of its deadliest tactics is enlarging, or unleashing a prehistoric, gigantic variant of, an animal or insect. From the latest attack via those enormous wo... STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE has to be one of the most frustrating near-misses in the history of SF cinema. At one time only dreamt of by the original TV show’s fan base, then reviled, ST:TMP actually isn’t the grand mess it was once thought to be. Indee... Mania Exclusive Interview: Luke Goss on HELLBOY II
by Tim Janson (Tue 11-11-2008)
Actor Luke Goss co-stars as Prince Nuada in 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'. The former UK pop star-turned actor sat down with Mania to share his thoughts on the film and his upcoming projects.
Mania: Luke, your character, Prince Nuada, was the film's vi... C2F Cinema: Legion Roll Call: Jo & Teri-Anne Sanning
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 04-03-2004)
In the few months since the C2F
Cinema came online, fans have seen a varied mix of short movies based on
comic books and superheroes, including studio trailers, fan films (both
big-budget and no-budget), flash animations and more.
The two animated t... Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ...