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Online stadium opened for MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-20-2004)
The official website for Midway's upcoming baseball game MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED has gone live. Officially licensed by the MLB and MLB Players Association, MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED is the company's latest version of the ultimate baseball experience for console g... MLB Slugfest Loaded
by James Stevenson (Tue 04-27-2004)
Plot:18 eligible bachelors fight for the love of a leather-wrapped ball. It's highstakes drama at its best here folks. Check back next week to see if Mary accepts Timmy's marriage proposal, or if she leaves him for Tom the garbage truck driver.Platform:PS... MLB SLUGFEST 20-03
by Troy Roberts (Sat 08-31-2002)
Baseball really is America's pastime. Even if the strike happens (and by the time this review is online, we'll know for sure whether baseball is still America's pastime or not), fans will still flock to the game just because it's one of the grea... 
MLB SLUGFEST 20-03
by James Stevenson (Mon 06-24-2002)
Ahh, baseball. America's favorite pastime and a genre of game that hasn't had its best days recently. But while the simulation market is in full blast with Sega's recent release of WORLD SERIES BASEBALL, Midway has gone the alternative route and released ... MLB 2004 emerges from dugout
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-14-2003)
The latest and greatest in Sony Computer Entertainment America's baseball simulation video games, MLB 2004, is in stores. Designed by 989 Sports, it's the first time that the MLB franchise has come to Sony's PlayStation 2 gaming console."We are very prou... "MLB 07 The Show"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 04-28-2007)
Welcome to another year, and of course a few more sports games. Baseball has always been fairly interesting when it comes to games because they seem to be fairly easy to create. They are generally the first games made for devises like the PSP, which t... PRINCESS NINE: BASES LOADED
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-23-2002)
Managing to better itself with every volume released, PRINCESS NINE enters its fifth DVD inning with PRINCESS NINE: BASES LOADED. A great saga of adolescents against the odds, this sports related title packs more punch per episode than most adventure anim... Terence Howard is "Locked and Loaded"
by News Editor (Wed 04-06-2005)
Actor Terrence Dashon Howard has been cast to star opposite rapper turned actor 50 Cent in the upcoming action-adventure film LOCKED AND LOADED. The story centers on a drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music. Jim Sheridan is... LOADED BIBLE
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 05-26-2006)
Outside of the subject matter, LOADED BIBLE bears very little resemblance to the cult film, JESUS CHRIST, VAMPIRE HUNTER. That said, this sizable one-shot gets a "C" not because it offends me (because it doesn't) or anyone else (which it will), but becau... MLB 'Spider-Man' Web Tangled By Controversy (Thu 05-06-2004)
In response to plans by Major League Baseball to place spider web patterns and ads for the upcoming Sony-backed "Spider-Man 2" movie on baseball fields, advocacy group Commercial Alert is urging a boycott of Sony products and films.'Spidey 2' MLB update (Wed 05-12-2004)
Take a look at the image that will be used in on-deck circles during the Spider-Man 2 stunt at Major League Baseball stadiums next month...HELLBOY Fully Loaded in New Photo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-12-2007)
A new photo of Hellboy holding his new gun, dubbed "big baby" at the official website, has appeared online for HELLBOY II:THE GOLDEN ARMY. Ryan Rotten provided us all with the first look of this gun set to premiere in the sequel next summer from... Deathlok locked and loaded?
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-25-2005)
The latest issue of Wizard Magazine had a quote from Marvel movie exec Kevin Feige, who said, "David Self has just turned in an amazing polish of the script, and we are moving forward." SPIDER-MAN
by JEFF BOND (Wed 06-12-2002)
Danny Elfman’s score is just about the only thing that hasn’t been unanimously praised about Sam Raimi’s SPIDER-MAN movie. Early reviews on the Internet slammed it as “tuneless” with one reviewer going so far as to state, “There is literally NO THEME!” We... X3 Loaded Up! (Sat 07-19-2003)
The film will likely be centered more on Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) story and Jean Grey's (Famke Janssen) transformation, while Storm (Halle Berry) may be completely absent or only appear in a cameo performance.MLB 2005
by James Stevenson (Thu 04-01-2004)
Everyone dogs on 989 Sports. The industry knows that 989 has been lagging behind Sega and EA, and Sony hasn't denied it. Instead of pretending that it's not there, 989 has re-doubled its efforts to catch up, and recently, the winds have been changing at t... Paramount, MTV and 50 Cent are LOCKED AND LOADED
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-18-2004)
Jim Sheridan, the director of IN AMERICA, has committed to helm LOCKED AND LOADED for Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. The movie will star rapper 50 Cent as an orphaned youth that becomes a street criminal, then later has a change of heart and turns his ... Gellar loaded for REVOLVER
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)
Coming off of her hit film THE GRUDGE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star Sarah Michelle Gellar is keeping her career rooted in the supernatural. She's now attached to star in REVOLVER, a new horror film in development at Rogue Pictures.Gellar would play a dri... Castle in the Sky
by Paul Grisham (Sat 04-05-2003)
What They SayThe magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in CASTLE IN THE SKY -- an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, a mining apprentice, finds a young girl wea... THE STAR WARS VAULT
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-10-2007)
The Star Wars Vault may not be the greatest book ever published, but it might be the greatest thing to come off a printing press since Noah Webster published his first dictionary. This is the type of book that will have Star Wars fanatics all wide-ey... Spidey DVD Sports Web of Features!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-17-2002)
Columbia TriStar
Home Entertainment announced Monday that the Spider-Man DVD would
be released Friday, November 1. The press released disclosed details about the
upcoming home video event.
The studio
promises that the two disc set "features an excl... Attack All Monsters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-28-2003)
Welcome to our second weekly shopping trip to DVD land! It’s our hope that by printing out this handy checklist of new genre DVD titles that your DVD shopping activities will be even more exciting. Not that we didn’t realize that DVD shopping is already m... VAN HELSING and HULK monster sightings at ShoWest
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-07-2003)
The Coming Soon website scored a nice report direct from the annual ShoWest convention happening in Las Vegas right now. Every year the Hollywood movie studios assemble and present their upcoming films for the next year and whet the interest of theater o... WONDER WOMAN #184
by Tony Whitt (Fri 09-06-2002)
Golden Age fans have every right to be incensed over this month's issue of WONDER WOMAN, especially given the false advertising of the cover. What self-respecting fan of the Amazon's pre-CRISIS exploits wouldn't be smitten with the image of the William Mo... Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
by Coming Attractions (Mon 06-07-2004)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Warner Bros.Production Company: Atlas Entertainment.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Freddie Prinze Jr. (Fred Jones); Sarah Michelle Gellar (Daphne Blake); Linda Cardellini (Velma Dinkley); Matthew Lillard (Norvi... Stewart: Picard or Xavier could kick Kirk's butt
by Mike Whybark (Mon 10-21-2002)
Ever wonder who would win the ultimate fanboy slugfest between Captains Kirk and Picard? Well franchise favorite Patrick Stewart, promoting his upcoming comic book-turned-feature film sequel X-MEN 2 at a Vancouver press conference, offered up the "final w... E-READER
by James Stevenson (Mon 09-30-2002)
Looking back at the history of video games, it's incredible to see how far we've come in such a short period of time. Only seventeen years ago, the NES was released in the United States. Back then, games were stored on a big bulky proprietary cartridge th... Takashi Miike Box Set!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-23-2003)
The publication of my book VideoHound’s DRAGON: ASIAN ACTION & CULT FLICKS (Plug that book enough, Brian?)(Are there any left in the warehouse?) has led to one of my favorite DVD labels asking me to contribute some audio commentary tracks to upcoming ... Is that THE PUNISHER hanging out by that trailer?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
Here it is kids: the first trailer for THE PUNISHER, primed and loaded for an April 2004 release. In this baby we get to see our first look at the tragic event that transforms Frank Castle into The Punisher, Frank's Dad (played by Roy Scheider), the ruthl... SUM OF ALL FEARS to sum fears at home
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-08-2002)
Paramount Pictures, for once, is putting out a fully loaded DVD version of one of its films. This summer's SUM OF ALL FEARS, the first of probably several Jack Ryan films staring Ben Affleck, will hit DVD racks October 29, sporting two commentaries, one w... CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND
by Kevin Dennis (Wed 10-01-2003)
Charlie Kaufman has made his reputation on screenplays that blend reality with fiction in ways where you don't know which is which. His first screenplay, Being John Malkovich, brought us into the mind and life of the title actor (or rather, a strange, alt... DAY OF THE DEAD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-26-2003)
With the recent run of recent and soon-to-be released zombie movies, new audiences have discovered the living dead are among us what better time to re-discover one of the classics of this sub-genre of horror, George A. Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD? Has it re... House of 1000 Public Domain Titles
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-12-2003)
The legion of labels that specialize in presenting public domain titles present a conundrum. On the one hand, they keep a lot of worthy films readily available to viewers that might otherwise be forgotten (witness the history of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE), an... FINAL DESTINATION 2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 09-04-2003)
My first reaction to titles like FINAL DESTINATION 2 is to scoff. I mean, isn't that a contradiction? How can there be so many FINAL FANTASYs isn't any of them the FINAL one? And shouldn't there always be another sequel to NEVERENDING STORY? But given th... HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE crime scene photos
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-02-2003)
Today we've got four snaps of Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford in HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE, their upcoming cop/buddy action flick. You know the drill: a veteran detective has to take a rookie partner under his wing and show him the ropes. This time around the ... McFarlane Toys - Page 4 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More of METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Solidus Snake and RaidenTodd McFarlane is a big sports fan, of course, and his toy company has become increasingly committed to realizing the great athletes in action figure form. The MLB Baseball figures will be comprised of t...WOLVERINE/HULK #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 03-07-2002)
I don't know much about what's going on in Sam Kieth's WOLVERINE/HULK-but I know what I like. As completely confusing as this book is, there's a kind of crazy cool about it that's immensely appealing. And who wouldn't enjoy watching Wolverine and the Hulk... Wells Enough to Travel
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Fri 03-08-2002)
No, it wasn't a studio hype job, at least according to the man himself. Simon Wells, great-grandson of H.G. himself and director of the new Dreamworks adaptation of THE TIME MACHINE, campaigned for the project."I pursued it," says Wells. "I read about it ... Kino on Video Site Launches
by Scott Collura (Fri 11-07-2003)
Kino on Video, the New York-based film and home video distributor, has just launched its new site at http://www.kino.com/video/. One of the resources for the film connoisseur, Kino has been bringing rare and otherwise little-seen films to the home market ... MOULIN ROUGE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 02-16-2002)
Baz Luhrmann, the brash young Australian director/writer, had put forth his muscle to produce one of the most eagerly anticipated musicals of the last two decades. Actually, it may be the only eagerly anticipated musical of the last two decades (nobody kn... DOCTOR WHO: THE ONE DOCTOR
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 02-01-2002)
Comedy in science fiction is a dicey thing. For some reason, sci-fi series that attempt to pull off a flat-out comedy romp almost never get it right, succumbing to a juvenile mood that usually leaves the cast, the viewers and the entire series embarrassed... ROLLERBALL
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 02-08-2002)
Director John McTiernan's hard-rocking, helmet-cracking update of ROLLERBALL wants to turn movie storytelling into an extreme sport. The results are extreme, all right but not extremely engaging. Set in the present-day ruins of the old Soviet empire in C... Movie Mania
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 03-21-2002)
Break out the sunblock, the toy shelves are heatin' up. I know, I know. According to that calendar thing, summer's still a few months away. But when it comes to summer blockbuster movies, it's never too early to start the screenings. And you better believ... Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto... THE SUM OF ALL FEARS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 05-31-2002)
How do you get a hold of the vitamin supplements or whatever it is Jack Ryan has been taking? While eight years have passed since the intrepid CIA analyst's last screen adventure in CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER, he's physically decades younger and starting hi... UNDERCOVER BROTHER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-31-2002)
Viewers of a certain age remember seeing them in movie theatres (on double or triple bills); viewers of all ages so inclined can still easily find them on video and cable reruns. They were, like most low-budget '70s fare, extremely campy, with their own t... SPEED RACER MACH 5 DIE CAST
by JEFF BOND (Sat 05-25-2002)
For anyone not already feeling horribly old, I’d just like to let you all know that it’s the 35th anniversary of SPEED RACER. If you remember watching this cartoon -- the first Japanese animated TV series ever shown in the U.S. -- from when you were a kid... Annabeth Gish, Special Agent Part One
by MELISSA J. PERENSON (Sun 05-19-2002)
Dogget (Robert Patrick) and Reyes (Annabeth Gish) are helped by an FBI trainee to find clues leading them to a serial killer in the THE X-FILES episode "Release"
© Fox Broadcasting
Annabeth Gish was the new agent on the block this season on T... CHANGING LANES
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Fri 04-12-2002)
The further CHANGING LANES goes into its running time, the more it becomes clear that this isn't the kind of thriller that comes along every day, especially from the major studios. The set-up seems familiar in its broad strokes absolute jerk encounters h... THE GREAT RACE
by JEFF BOND (Mon 06-17-2002)
THE GREAT RACE is one of those movies that's a little hard to explain to anyone under the age of thirty. It's part of a wave of wacky period racing farces from the '60s that included AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, THOSE DARING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR JAUNTY ... WANTED - Rush
by Jason Davis (Fri 08-05-2005)
Four years after THE SHEILD hit FX's schedule, TNT replies with WANTED, a series detailing the exploits of an elite team of interagency law enforcement experts charged to capture LA's 100 most wanted. While the photography, editorial style, and suitably g... "The Illusionist" Contest News
by Karl Schneider (Mon 12-25-2006)
Mania is happy to announce our Christmas contest, a DVD giveaway of The Illusionist.Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominees Edward Norton (American History X) and Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man) along with Rufus Sewell (Tristan &am... "The Illusionist" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-10-2007)
Mania's giveaway of The Illusionist DVD has run it's course and is now over.The winners are:LesterJonathanJamieLisaDanielFeaturing an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominees Edward Norton (American History X) and Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man)... "Capcom Classics Collection Volume 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 12-04-2006)
Capcom has been doing its best to recycle the companies’ history to make a few extra dollars lately, and heck if it works... why not do it? The latest addition to their collection series involves Capcom Collections Volume 2, which sports over twe... "Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-01-2006)
As shooting on Superman the Movie project dragged on, producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind put more and more pressure on director Richard Donner to speed up production, knowing that they could bring in their old pal Richard Lester, who had directed th... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... "Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection"
by John Sinnott (Sat 11-25-2006)
After writing up the Æon Flux movie for last week’s High Def Revue, I thought I’d take a look at the original (and much superior) Æon Flux cartoon. A smart and energetic show, this is one of the very few American cartoons ... Jon LeCraft talks "World of Warcraft"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-16-2007)
John LeCraft recently sat down with Game Spot to talk about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. Here are a few brief quotes:Game Spot: You added more to the professions, including jewelcrafting and specialisations to tailoring and alchemy--wil... February game sales jump 28%
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-16-2007)
NPD Group released sales data for February 2007 which shows significant growth in both hardware and software sales, up 28% compared to the same month in 2006.Game sales totaled $441 million with the top ten games being:1. Crackdown--Xbox 3602. Wii Play wi... New SILVER SURFER Images
by News Editor (Sat 05-26-2007)
Both MovieWeb and SuperHeroHype have loaded up new images from 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER.
Click here for MovieWeb's gallyer and here for SuperHeroHype's images.
The film arrives in theatres on June 15. CLONE WARS Preview
by News Editor (Mon 05-28-2007)
Lucasfilm has loaded up a "sneak peek" for their upcoming 3-D animation series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. No network has picked up the show yet, thus there no airdate has been set yet.
Click here to check out the foot... Teaser for NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by News Editor (Fri 05-25-2007)
Yahoo! Movies has loaded up the teaser trailer for NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. Jon Turteltaub is back again directing. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing. The script is by Gregory Poirier, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Sellek Wibberle... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... EA is all BURNTOUT
by News Editor (Wed 03-08-2006)
Electronic Arts released this week the next-generation debut of 2005's racing game of the year, Burnout Revenge. The Xbox 360 game comes with a suite of new online features "set to define next-generation automotive anarchy, jaw-dropping high-definition gr... MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)
It’s 1805 and we’re off the coast of Brazil, specifically on the deck of the HMS Surprise, commanded by Captain Jack "Lucky" Aubrey (played by Russell Crowe). His orders are plain but not simple: put an end to the French vessel Acheron by sinking her, bur... Do baseball and spider superheroes mix?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-06-2004)
In the high-priced world of Major League Baseball, some players earn hundreds of millions of dollars in their contracts. Baseball franchise owners have been complaining for years about the stratospheric cost of maintaining their rosters but some of them a... Midway Gamers' Day
by James Stevenson (Fri 03-05-2004)
...se can be.MLB SLUGFEST LOADEDThe next SLUGFEST game is coming along well, and even in an early state plays great. There are all sorts of trick and power pitches, as well as a new online mode. The most impressive new feature in the game is the inclusion... Female driver wanted for new HERBIE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-20-2004)
After earning accolades at this year's Sundance Film Festival with her picture D.E.B.S., Disney has plucked up-and-coming director Angela Robinson for their new HERBIE THE LOVE BUG film, HERBIE: FULLY LOADED. Robinson will begin preparing for a June filmi... ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO next January
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-12-2003)
Robert Rodriguez's third film in his EL MARIACHI series will arrive on home video on January 20, 2004. The ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO DVD will be fully-loaded with hours of special features, including a commentary by Rodriguez, a ten-minute "flick school"... ALIEN QUADRILOGY - ALIEN (Disc 1 & 2)
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-02-2003)
Before I begin my review of the ALIEN QUADRILOGY, first let me give you a primer so you'll understand what kind of fan I am of these movies: I consider Ridley Scott's ALIEN and James Cameron's ALIENS two of my favorite films ever, and Scott's work perhaps... THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-07-2004)
I remember first hearing of THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT about five years ago as a spec script, something making the rounds around Hollywood agencies, one of those kinds of screenplays that everyone seems to love for its attempts to push the envelope with its mat... Matt's mad at HERBIE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)
Matt Dillon has got a hate on for punchbuggys. After playing a memorable snake in the grass in THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, Dillion will again be a villain in HERBIE: FULLY LOADED. The actor will play a professional NASCAR driver named Trip who's got a d... Ozomatli "Live at the Fillmore"
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-12-2005)
The 10-piece multi-cultural Los Angeles music collective, Ozomatli is bringing the intensity, energy, and enthusiasm of their live show to a combination CD and DVD companion package. The 10-track Live at the Fillmore CD, set for release on August 23rd, wa... DEVO clones itself!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-31-2006)
The latest and perhaps most daring project for pioneering rock band Devo is a partnership that some fans are likely to find controversial, and perhaps even sacrilegious. Disney Sound, a new imprint of Walt Disney Records, apparently has a lot of Devo fa... Back to School Part One
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 06-08-2002)
Skip Elsheimer is the curator of the A/V Geeks Educational Film Archive, consisting of over 11,000 films to date, which he runs out of Raleigh, North Carolina. A historian/exhibitor of classroom films, he presents shows of the movies in themed presentatio... JAWS 30th Anniversary DVD Splashes Into Stores This June
by News Editor (Fri 04-29-2005)
Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th.Additional bonus material will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well ... High-definition gaming
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-11-2005)
With high-definition TV really starting to take off now, it's interesting to see how some of the current games look on the best possible TV sets. I was shocked at how my HDTV picked out the graphical flaws and aliasing in NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2 and ... Download DOO 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-12-2003)
MTV News is hosting the exclusive download for the first trailer for SCOOBY-DOO 2. The music channel's website has the trailer locked and loaded for three different download speeds, fast, medium and slow (upgrade already, willya?)Here's the link to MTV Ne... MERRICK
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-01-2000)
It’s become something of an annual event: the new Anne Rice novel, every fall season, usually just in time for Halloween. For fans, it’s another chance to delve into a familiar world of vampires, witches, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena, all pre... Winner: Hellboy Black T-Shirt #2
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-04-2007)
Updated July 4th
Congratulationt to SnowLeopard
A nice prize for a loyal contestant!
The rest of you can keep tuning in because we've got three more of these shirts coming!
Did you miss out on the swell black 'Hellboy' T-shirt last week. It's co... Winner 'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' Store Exclusive DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-13-2007)
Updated July 13th
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Because you must have it, so you shall! You are the winner of the store special edition of 'Hellboy: Blood & Iron'!
'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing animated feature starring Mike Mi... Winner: Hellboy Stationery
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-03-2007)
Updated July 3rd
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by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-02-2007)
Updated July 2:
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'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing animated feature starring Mike Mignola's ... Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
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wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... Winner: Black Hellboy T-Shirt
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-28-2007)
Updated June 28th:
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by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-12-2007)
Updated July 12th
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'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing an... Winner: Transformers - The Album #5
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-20-2007)
Updated 7/20:
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NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address (otherwise we cann... Mark Millar on romancing Angelina Jolie (Tue 03-20-2007)
Creator Mark Millar comments on the news that Angelina Jolie is in the cast for the Wanted movie: "I spoke to the producers last week and they had three or four people they were talking to, but first I heard about this was this morning when young Bendy...29 New 'Transformers' images
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-18-2007)
We've just loaded up the gallery with almost 30 new images from the 'Transfomers' movie. Check it out... Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition in December (Tue 10-17-2006)
Warner Home Video have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition for 4th December 2006. This 13-Disc gift set includes all five films in the Superman theatrical franchise -- Superman Returns Two-Disc Special Edition, S...Ratner Reveals X3 Moments (Fri 04-28-2006)
Brett Ratner, director of the upcoming SF sequel X-Men: The Last Stand, told SCI FI Wire that the third installment in the hit comic franchise is loaded with both huge set pieces and quieter, more reflective character moments. "The megamovie moment is in ...C2F Shop - New for Saturday, August 7
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 08-07-2004)
2005 is coming! Don't be caught unawares, unable to track through the intricate numbering of months and days in this all-new, all-different year! Get a calendar! We've loaded up the C2F Shop with tons of great wall and desk calendars featuring Spider-Man,... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... ANIME NETWORK LICENSES NEW TELEVISION PROGRAMMING FROM ILLUMITOON ENTERTAINMENT (Wed 08-15-2007)
Sci-Fi Adventure Series B'tx and AM Driver to Premiere in September HOUSTON, TX " August 15, 2007 " Adding a healthy dose of sci-fi and adventure to its popular lineup, Anime Network has licensed two new anime series from Illumitoon Entertainment, Ltd...Gunsmith Cats Revised Vol.#02
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 01-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayRally Vincent and Minnie-May Hopkins run a gunsmith shop in Chicago by the day... but they have a side business as bounty hunters, and there are none ... Mail Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 01-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Housui Yamazaki Translated by:Douglas VarenasAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They SayPrivate detective Reiji Akiba has a theory about those awkward moments and weird coincidences we all encounter in life. They are actually enc... Smuggler Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 02-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shohei ManabeTranslated by:Sarah BackhouseAdapted by:What They SayRyosuke Kinuta is a struggling young actor with a mounting problem -- his unpaid debts to loan sharks have caught up with him, so they cut a deal, offering him ... Hellsing Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Sat 05-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kohta HiranoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThere’s a secret organization somewhere in England created to defend the Queen and country from monsters of all sorts. Enter Hellsing, an agency, long in the... Chobits Vol. #1: Persocom
by Way Jeng (Sun 05-18-2003)
The Review!It is often difficult to judge a show given only the first disc. Depending on the series in question the first disc can show varying amounts of the show. In the case of Chobits the first disc moves relatively slowly, and only at the end of the ... Full Metal Panic! Vol.#01
by Allen Divers (Mon 04-05-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Author: Shouji GatouIllustrator: Retsu TateoTranslated by:Jack WiedrickAdapted by:What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be leading a normal life as a popular high school student. She's cute, and quite a social... Back to the Future
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Now that anime has a firm foothold in America, we can revisit the groundbreaking manga that created the first modern generation of American fans. This entertainment has come full circle with Dark Horse's impressive... ADV Films Launches Najica Website (Mon 08-18-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DEDICATED NAJICA BLITZ TACTICS WEBSITE SITE IS FILLED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERIES, INCLUDING CHARACTER BIOS, EPISODE SYNOPSES, DOWNLOADS, PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION DIARY, WITH PHOTOS! HOUSTON, August 18, 2003-ADV ...Madman announces the release of Mezzo DSA on DVD (Thu 01-27-2005)
MELBOURNE, Thursday, 27 January 2005 - She's got killer looks, a killer attitude and she'll take on the most dangerous assignments in town. She's a gun for hire. Her name is Mikura and she's all about service with a smile. So what if that service is cra...ADV Films Announces August 8 2006 Releases (Wed 07-12-2006)
HOUSTON, July 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on August 8, including the first volume in the new series Papuwa, a new Farscape St...It's "Showtime" For TOKYOPOP'S GTO Anime! (Wed 10-08-2003)
Successful Series Set to Debut on Showtime Networks' SHO Next This December LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2003)-As the legendary Great Teacher Onizuka would put it... school's in session! TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreem...Media Blaster March 2001 Announcements (Mon 01-01-2001)
The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles with a Street date of March 27th 2001. Special Announcement......... The Tales 3 pack (K3PD-0033) is going to be delayed for an indefinite period. We will be sure to contact you when this...Manga Gets Serious About 2003 (Wed 01-22-2003)
Chicago, IL - (January 22, 2003) Manga Entertainment gears up for a solid 2003 with some of the most exciting anime series, first time available on DVD. First quarter new releases include The Guyver, Fist of the North Star and Virus. ...Updated Again: New 'Dark Knight' viral site does not reveal new trailer (Tue 04-01-2008)
There's an email circulating with the header '"Dark Knight Trailer 3" and pointing fans to what may be the next 'Dark Knight' viral site: ClownTravelAgency.com. The site displays a battered, world-traveled suitcase sitting on top of a manila en...DVD Review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc)
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 10-13-2008)
After nineteen years of waiting, Indiana Jones came back to us. Much like the highly scrutinized return of Star Wars, Indiana Jones has its haters (Matt Stone and Trey Parker especially). Was nineteen years too long to wait? Yes, and for some Indi... ROBOCOP (1987)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-09-2001)
It sounds like a bad TV-movie: a cop named Murphy (Peter Weller) gets killed and is brought back to life as a cyborg superhero, impervious to bullets. But the script by Michael Miner and Ed Neumeier is surprisingly sophisticated, and director Paul Verhoev... DOGMA: Special Edition
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 07-03-2001)
Fueled partly by pre-release controversy, but mostly by the presence of marquee value stars, DOGMA became writer-director Kevin Smith's most successful film, earning $30-million at the box officesmall by big studio standards, but not bad for a film that c... THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE
by Steve Fritz (Thu 12-14-2000)
To say it`s been a busy year at the Mouseworks is an understatement. Disney`s Animation division has launched two new television series, lord knows how many direct-to-home videos, and now The Emperor`s New Groove, their fourth full-length theatrical relea... Summer Darkness
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-23-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where summer makes you glad that you are inside and beating the heat by playing games in your basement. This week we have a surge of games to keep us busy as the temperature continues to rise. In my hometown I have swapped je... RAVENOUS
by Denise Dumars (Tue 09-05-2000)
Ravenous is a fine supernatural suspense film with gorgeous scenery, an A-list cast and a marvelous director--and it`s about cannibalism. So over-the-top that Movieline magazine said the film `never should have been greenlighted,` Ravenous is a rare treat... On the Information Superhighway to Hell
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-20-2000)
The closer it gets to Halloween, the hotter it gets here in SoCal. Is it the famed Santa Ana winds, or something else entirely? Clever segue here to our first title: The 13th Element, by science writer John Emsley, which seems an appropriate title for thi... New Life For STAR WARS & WITCHBLADE Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 07-11-2001)
Old toys never die. Well, sometimes they do, but often they just get repackaged or rediscovered by new fans attracted to the property when it becomes a big-budget movie (like TOMB RAIDER) or a popular TV show (like WITCHBLADE). Today, we take a look at a ... Rucka's Lucky Streak
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-23-2001)
Greg Rucka is one of the hardest working men in comics, having penned the two hugely successful Oni Press WHITEOUT mini-series as well as the new espionage title, ,QUEEN AND COUNTRY, also from Oni. Now Rucka a novelist who found himself writing comics th... DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li... RED FACTION
by Dan Weiland (Wed 10-17-2001)
Think of first person shooters. WOLFENSTEIN 3D was the first step. Then DOOM. QUAKE busted open the realm of network gaming. Then UNREAL, HALF-LIFE… between all the copies and rip offs, an occasional groundbreaking step is made. Volition, Inc. has managed... Cameron's Crow
by Scott Collura (Tue 09-25-2001)
Aliens: Special Edition (1986)FoxMovie Grade: 3 ½ starsDisc Grade: 3 starsOnly James Cameron would dare to make a sequel to Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi/horror effort Alien and succeed (just ask David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet). Terminator's Michae... MANTIS IN LACE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-22-2001)
Producers Harry Novak and Peter Perry (who first got together for the sex/comedy/monster picture KISS ME QUICK) decided to make a feature that they could sell as either a sex show or a horror feature. Director William Rotsler (THE GIRL WITH THE HUNGRY EYE... More Hate for Comics Fans
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-31-2001)
Buddy Bradley is one of the most sorely missed characters in modern comics, having rode off into the suburban sunset with fiancée Lisa years ago in the pages of Peter Bagge's HATE #30. While the characters made a brief subsequent appearance in HATE ANNUAL... THE ST. FRANCISVILLE EXPERIMENT: Ryan Larson
by Craig Reid (Thu 08-31-2000)
Four people (a psychic, a ghost hunter, a filmmaker and a historian), all trained in the art of paranormal phenomena and loaded with three cameras, are flown to Louisiana to investigate the ghoulish goings-on in a notorious haunted house, plagued by the s... WITCHBLADE
by Matthew F. Saunders (Mon 08-21-2000)
Comic book movies traditionally don`t work. Translating from one entertainment medium to another is a difficult process. Each medium has different strengths and weaknesses, and what works for one doesn`t necessarily work for another. Just ask Marvel Comic... Kevin Bacon: From ECHOES to HOLLOW MAN
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 01-18-2000)
Kevin Bacon has been in films as diverse as FOOTLOOSE and JFK, but there are also a fair number of genre pics in his filmography, including TREMORS, FLATLINERS, the upcoming THE HOLLOW MAN—and he starred in one of last year’s most under-appreciated effort... Quite a Good Month
by John Thonen (Tue 05-02-2000)
The video world will long remember April 2000 thanks to a pair of phenomenal successes. According to the trade journal `Video Business,` Phantom Menace (which was only released on VHS, not DVD) sold an amazing 5 million copies in its first 48 hours of av... Post-Christmas Book-Buying Tips
by Denise Dumars (Thu 01-11-2001)
Well, it`s after Xmas; no one has any cash, except for two quarters and a coupon for a fifty-cent double cappuccino at Borders. So whaddya do, besides see if your local library has been able to afford to buy any new fiction in, like, the last decade?You c... Stardate 0101.01: The Love Boat Promises Something For Everyone
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-01-2001)
Warning! Spoilers Ahead!I`d like to make a resolution to find more to like about Star Trek: Voyager in its waning days. But `Resolutions` is a loaded term for many of us long-term Voyager viewers. Remember the second-season episode in which Janeway and Ch... DVD Review of INCREDIBLE HULK 3 Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-19-2008)
Sandwiched between 'Iron Man' and 'The Dark Knight', 'The Incredible Hulk' tends to get lost in the shuffle in a phenomenal box office year. Director Louis Leterrier prefers to call his film a reboot as opposed to a sequel. Letterrier successfully dista... Toy Maniac: Secrets Revealed About SDCC Exclusives
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-13-2008)
One of the biggest lures or perks in going to San Diego Comic Con is the exclusive toys. All through the year leading up to the San Diego Comic Con I covered the International Toy Fair debuts and the New York Comic Con toy exclusives. Many of thes... Making JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, Part 3
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-21-2000)
Don Chaffey called Jan Reed`s first draft script `appalling, absolutely unworkable. Charles Schneer had the good sense to bring in Beverly Cross.` `Beverly is a very distinguished writer,` said Schneer. `He is a Greek and Latin scholar who went to Oxf... Directing HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-05-2000)
One thing you would never call Paul Verhoeven as a director is `subtle.` Even his early European films like THE FOURTH MAN contained their share of graphic imagery gouged eyeballs, to site one example) meant to shock you out of the complacency often produ... The Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend, Part 3
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 07-30-2000)
On Saturday, July 15, after screenings of Son of Godzilla and Godzilla Vs. Destroyah, the second day of the American Cinemateque’s Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend wound up with the U.S. premier of Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey (2000, ... THE NINTH GATE on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 08-01-2000)
Roman Polanski’s diabolical little thriller The Ninth Gate was virtually ignored when it opened in the United States earlier this year (no thanks to distributor Artisan, who neglected to screen the film for the press). This is a pity, as the film represen... POKEMON 2000: THE MOVIE
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-20-2000)
You have to give the filmmakers behind the Pokemon franchise credit: the two features released thus far have truly attempted to be something more than 70-minute episodes of the TV series. Although the quality of the entertainment might have been considere... Paris Gothique: A Gothic Travel Guide to the City of Love
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
If you`re too Gothic for Milan, New York, and Japan, you`ll be right at home in Paris. First of all, if you wear all black, no one will assume you`re a member of the Trenchcoat Mafia; Parisians themselves wear black a lot because it`s chic, and they also ... INDEPENDENCE DAY
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-27-2000)
One of the biggest behemoths of blockbuster proportions in recent memory, INDEPENDENCE DAY arrives on DVD today in a special edition featuring numerous bells and whistles. The double-disc set, loaded with supplemental materials, supposedly contains five-a... TV Producer Joins Marvel As Writer
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-26-2001)
Ron Zimmerman, a supervising producer of V.I.P., a consulting producer of 7th HEAVEN and a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show, will be writing PUNISHER and SPIDER-MAN stories for Marvel Comics.Zimmerman is writing PUNISHER #8, which goes on sale Jan.... BEE MOVIE
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-19-2008)
To start, you’d better like Jerry Seinfeld and his type of humor. If you don’t then the Bee Movie isn’t for you. His comedy is all over this film as if it were the color yellow. Being a fan of his comedy and his show I fou... Fighting Spirit Vol. #12
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-27-2006)
What They SayThe second round of the title match between the champ and Ippo is near the end. Ippo connects a clean hit, but Date does not seem to sustain any damage. Chief Kamogawa discovers that Date actually has been twisting his neck at the precise mo... Patlabor: The Movie (also LE w/books)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-24-2006)
What They SayAt the dawn of the millennium in Tokyo, advanced robotic vehicles called Labors are heavily relied upon to build fortifications to project Japan from global rising sea levels. A maverick team from the Metropolitan Police led by Noa Izumi and ... Diamond Daydreams (Kita e) Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-13-2006)
What They SayAtsuko Akanegi is a simple girl helping her mother run the struggling family business. She works hard, stays out of trouble and tries to not let life get too complicated. But then, she discovers that she has an arranged marriage waiting for h... Howl's Moving Castle
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-06-2006)
What They SaySophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, put... Fighting Spirit Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They Say\"Ippo challenges Date, the current Japanese featherweight champion. Both warriors train themselves rigorously for the title match. While Date recalls his humiliating defeat at the world championship title match years ago, Ippo tries to gra... Witch Hunter Robin Vol. #4
by Bryan Morton (Mon 11-28-2005)
What They SayIn our society, there are creatures with paranormal power known as Witches. For years, a secret organisation known as \"Solomon\" has been hunting them down. This organisation, based in Italy and run by priests, has a branch in Japan - the ST... Hoop Days: The Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-05-2006)
What They SayDo you have what it takes to win the high school national championships? Kazuhiko Aikawa does, and at 5\' 8\" he can slam dunk that ball like there is no tomorrow. But winning the national championships isn\'t enough for Kazuhiko. He soon tra... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Tue 03-21-2006)
What They SayThe Beast Inside...
The first test of the new Eva turns into a disaster! As the giant bio-humanoid runs out of control, the combined efforts of Asuka and Rei fail to stop it, leaving Shinji to face the berserk monster alone... but will his ... Twin Signal
by Dani Moure (Tue 09-05-2006)
What They SayIf you want to challenge the ultimate humanoid fighting machine, be sure to bring him some chocolate!
Robotics expert Dr. Otoi built Signal to be a powerful companion for his young grandson, Nobuhiko. However, a mishap during Signal\'s progr... Fighting Spirit Vol. #14
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-31-2006)
What They SayTakamura defends his Japanese championship belt for the fourth time. He defeats the challenger only using his left arm. His explosive power assures his ticket to the world title. Sendo is also defending his belt. Contrary to the majority\... Fighting Spirit Vol. #13
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-29-2006)
What They SayIppo is eager to return to the ring., but Chief Kamogawa\'s trainingemphasizes solely on defense. Facing his tough opponent fromThailand, Ippo develops his own fighting style that combines bothoffense and defense. The bell rings, determined ... Diamond Daydreams (Kita e) Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-19-2006)
What They SayNothing sends chills down the spine like a wish finally realized. Shoko runs a local radio program where she discusses with listeners their relationships and offers guidance as to how they can keep the fires burning. Her show is successful, ... Patlabor: The Movie 2 (also LE w/books)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-10-2006)
What They SaySet three years after the first film, Patlabor 2 draws police commanders Ki\'ichi Gotoh and Shinobu Nagumo into the hunt for Tsuge, a rogue officer of the Japan Self-Defense Force connected with an escalating wave of terrorist attacks. But th... My Neighbors The Yamadas
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-22-2005)
What They SayFrom Studio Ghibli, perhaps the most respected of all Japanese animation studios, and director Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES) comes the aesthetically inventive MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS (HOUHOKEKYO TONARI NO YAMADA-KUN). The Yamadas ar... Area 88 TV Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)
What They SayIn every life there comes a moment when skill is pushed to the limit, when the only thing that stands in the path of death is the strength of the spirit and the shEar will to survive. Out numbered and overpowered, Shin is forced to ditch his ... Boys Over Flowers Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-05-2005)
What They SayThe story of Tsukushi, an average teenage girl with the courage to stand up for her rights. Despite all her trials, she finds herself in a love triangle. Will she ever find her special someone and live happily ever after? Tsukasa’s over... Fighting Spirit Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-18-2005)
What They SayIppo and Takamura watch Miyata\'s bout- his second fight in the Eastern Japan Rookie ChampionshipTournament. Contrary to everybody\'s expectations, Miyata poses as an in-fighter. It is a decisive change in style in anticipation of the bout ... Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: Final Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-14-2004)
What They SayThe Urusei Yatsura story comes to a climax in this animated retelling of the final Manga story.
Lupa, yet another one of Lum\'s fiances, arrives on the scene, and Lum and Ataru have to repeat their game of tag in order to prevent the Earth ... Vanilla Series: Slaves to Passion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-27-2004)
What They SayWith character designs by Naomi Hayakawa (LOVE DOLL) and produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / PRIVATE SESSIONS), SLAVES TO PASSION follows the meek Kaoru and the gorgeous Reika as they tread the dangerous lin... Memories
by Dani Moure (Mon 08-09-2004)
What They SayCreated by celebrated anime master Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), \'Memories\' consists of three dazzling stories, each delivered with its own astonishing style.
Magnetic Rose: Based on a manga short by Otomo, two space travellers following a dis... Fighting Spirit Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-26-2004)
What They SayThe debut match with Oda proceeds with an incessant barrage of power punches. Ippo\'s destructive force initially overwhelms Oda, but then an unforeseen \"accident\" puts Ippo in danger of losing the match by TKO. Then, Ippo remembers what ... Wolf's Rain Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-14-2005)
What They SayLady Jaguara has everything she needs to achieve her goal to open paradise. As groups of humans and wolves arrive at Jaguara’s city, they discover that they must find a way to get in.
Kiba is now obsessed with saving Cheza from her fa... Star Ocean EX Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-06-2005)
What They SayAfter a shipwreck on the way to El Continent, Claude and Leon drift ashore and find themselves separated from the rest of the group. Bewildered by their predicament, they determine to keep their faith and set off on foot, hoping that they wi... Boys Over Flowers Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)
What They SayTsukasa and Shigeru\'s relationship makes Tsukushi miserable, especially because Shigeru constantly talks about it! To make matters worse, Shigeru invites Tsukushi, Rui, and Tsukasa to her hat spring villa for an overnight double date!The Rev... Fighting Spirit Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-15-2005)
What They SayEven though Ippo\'s right fist is healed, the psychological damage has been done. His fear of damaging the fist again prevents him from throwing had punches. Sendo is not the opponent Ippo can defeat with weak punches. Takamura suggests tha... Legend of the Wolf Woman
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-30-2005)
What They SayRina is a SWAT officer who is faced with a series of bizarre murders. The victims have chunks of their flesh bitten off, and are often found eviscerated or slashed with claws. Then a new string of crimes begin, the murders are similar but the... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-27-2005)
What They SayUniversal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Federation military force known as the Titans are tasked with the prevention of further uprisin... Wolf's Rain Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-13-2005)
What They SayJaguara’s attempt to open a false Paradise has been crushed, but her actions may still destroy the world! As the remaining wolves and humans flee the collapsing castle, they see death and destruction all around. The wolves have made it ... Fighting Spirit Vol. #15
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-29-2006)
What They SayTakeshi Sendo vs. Ippo Makunouchi. The final showdown begins. Ippo knocks Sendo down with his lethal \"Dempsey Roll\" in the first round, but Sendo soon recovers and throws his devastating right. Power vs. Power. Determination vs. Determinati... Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-03-2006)
What They SayTo Sousuke Sagara, undercover high school student and member of the mercenary group Mithril, life in Tokyo seemed the same as always. But underneath the promising exterior spin the wheels of a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the peace.
... Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!This is the spiritual successor to Cagliostro, a fun film that will keep you grinning.
Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track with some spot-checking of the English dub. For a title from 1987, the dialogue, sound... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: **** out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** out o... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #17: Holy War
by Zubin Kumana (Fri 05-31-2002)
The Review!The third volume of the Tales of the Meiji series, and the second volume of the Christian Saga (a.k.a. the Shimabara Arc), Holy War takes a deep turn into the characters lives, bringing out emotions rarely elicited from the best of anime. If y... Dragonball Z Movie #05: Cooler's Revenge
by Jonathan Hertzog (Fri 03-08-2002)
The Review!Having not watched DBZ in several months, I returned with a 47 minute feature back from 1991 which I have seen two or three times already. I was extremely pleased, to say the least.
Review:
For the audio three options are presented. English (... Tekken
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!-Synopsis-
Jun has been sent on a mission to find out if the Mishima corporation is making illegal bio-weapons. Her cover is a martial arts tournament held on the main corporate island. However, when she meets Kazuya, she realizes that she has... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Mike Kiefl (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!One thing really struck me when I first picked up this installment of the Tenchi in Tokyo series: the darker tone on the cover. Up until now, it's been a light, sky-blue scene in Tokyo with Tenchi and/or the girls (excluding #3). In this rel... GTO Vol. #08
by Zubin Kumana (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!GTO Volume 8: Transformations, the latest disc in the series, brings about an end to the story arc begun on the previous disc, and tacks on two self-contained episodes, as GTO nears the end.
Menus: Same as they have been on the previous disc, ... Weathering Continent
by J.D. Trevath (Sun 09-14-2003)
The Review!There are few problems with the audio and video of Weathering Continent. It\'s pretty standard fare. The audio is mono, which works great for my setup, but those with better equipment shouldn\'t expect a whole lot. The video is very grainy, ... Reiko the Zombie Shop Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Wed 01-03-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rei MikamotoTranslated by:Michael GombosAdapted by:What They SayReiko Himezono may make good money as a Zombie Shop - a person who can raise the dead and summon obedient zombie servants straight from Hell itself - but is all t... Train+Train Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 01-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Hideyuki Kurata / Artist: Tomomasa TakumaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Christine SchillingWhat They SayOn the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolled in either the standard School Train or the... Eyeshield 21 Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Sun 10-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Riichiro Inagaki / Yusuke MurataTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayWimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on things change - Sena's speed... Prince of Tennis Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Mon 05-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeshi KonomiTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayThe quest continues for the gritty players of Seishun Academy. With their sights dead-set on making it all the way to Nationals, they must outclass every team tha... Pretear Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Andrew Tei (Mon 01-05-2004)
The Review!Evil plants start appearing in the world heralding the coming of a larger disaster, and it’s up to one girl and a band of some bishies and young boys to save the world.
Audio:
I took in the original Japanese audio for Prétear which is i... Robotech Legacy Set 3
by Mark McPherson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!It's finally here. The finale to the Macross Saga. Get ready for intense battles galore.
Audio: It's all mono. Hows that for originality?
Video: There were some episodes where there is a lot of grain and some run on lines from the negatives w... Kite
by Sean Kemp (Thu 02-14-2002)
The Review!While this video had to be edited from the original Japanese version, it is still enjoyable to watch. I would like to state, that this is just my first impression of the DVD, from the short time I was able to watch it at my local Anime store.
... 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... School Rumble Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2007)
What They SaySummer\'s in full swing, crazy wild with camp fires and midnight capers... There\'s even a giraffe in the gym?! Tenma\'s busy spinning tales, keeping the girls tangled in frenzied feuds while Harima still can\'t get his tongue to work! And Im... Beck Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-19-2007)
What They SayThe history of rock and roll is loaded with myths and legends, and the guys in Beck keep finding themselves in storied company. Famous faces swirl in their dreams as Koyuki jams with rock stars... and now Beck shares the bill with platinum ar... School Rumble Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2007)
What They SayHigh school can be hard enough with just academics alone, but when love enters into the picture, it can unravel into a comedy of errors. Tenma has fallen for her oblivious classmate but hasn\'t worked up the courage to express her feelings to... 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...