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by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 06-01-2007)
Broadly speaking, Mr. Brooks is a serial killer thriller, but that genre description creates all sorts of expectations that don’t apply here. This is a million miles away from not only slashers like Halloween and Friday the 13th, but also procedural... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
...cause, as Mr. Brooks says in his introduction, “By excluding the human factor, aren’t we risking the kind of personal detachment from history that may, heaven forbid, lead us one day to repeat it? And in the end, isn’t the human facto... MR. X by Peter Straub
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
At the Horror Writer`s Association Meeting in Hollywood this year, Peter Straub previewed his new novel, MR. X, for his fellow horror writers. He chose the single most graphic scene in the book to read to us--a scene of cold-blooded murder so shocking tha... 
GODMONSTER OF INDIAN FLATS / THE GIRL AND THE GEEK
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 11-12-2001)
...arly from Mr. Brooks and Mr. Lancaster), a hysterical performance (the way E. Kerrigan Prescott intones his phrases is smirk-a-minute funny) and a sense of self awareness. But on the other hand, it's such a hodgepodge of different ideas all being cramm... SEVEN DAYS: "Mr Donovan's Neighborhood"
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 05-08-2000)
Every week on SEVEN DAYS, Frank Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) faces the challenge of going back in time alone, seven days, to save the world from some tremendous catastrophe. Although Mr. Parker is the only one who actually uses the blue sphere to travel th... Top 10: Mr. Black unseats Mr. Rock
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-05-2003)
Jack Black's SCHOOL OF ROCK eclipsed The Rock's RUNDOWN to become the new number one movie at the box office. According to studio estimates, the Paramount movie grossed $20.2 million dollars on its opening weekend, nearly $2 M better than THE RUNDOWN's de... Return to the Land of SHANNARA: A Conversation with Terry Brooks
by By Andrew Osmond (Mon 10-30-2000)
[Warning to Ilse Witch readers: some plot spoilers follow.]`It`s a five-book set,` Terry Brooks says of the latest incarnation of his best-selling Shannara fantasy series. Ilse Witch, the first of the quintet, is already available from Ballantine. `I`m on... VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES HIT ACTION ANIME SERIES MÄR™ ON DVD (Wed 06-13-2007)
Series About A Nerdy Boy Transformed Into A Hero Also A Popular Manga And A Staple Of Toonami Jetstream San Francisco, CA, June 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, anim...ROBOTS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-11-2005)
Director Chris Wedge and his Blue Sky Studios team have followed up their 2002 hit ICE AGE with ROBOTS, a fantasy that is at once extraordinarily imaginative in visual terms and surprisingly flat in terms of character and narrative. The filmmakers get so ... Chabon on SPIDEY, DC's Mr. Terrific
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-17-2002)
COMICS CONTINUUM covers a bookstore appearance in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Michael Chabon in which the author confirmed that he's been making progress on the SPIDER-MAN movie sequel, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.Chabon also discusses the work he's done on DC Comc... THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-11-2001)
There are two things that set THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WONG apart from the usual B movie programmers churned out by Monogram Studios in the 1930s. The first is Bela Lugosi, making his first feature for the Poverty Row studio. The second is that this marks one o... Right Stuf's Anime Today Interviews Mr. Tatsunori Konno (Bandai Visual USA President) (Fri 04-27-2007)
Right Stuf's Anime Today Interviews Mr. Tatsunori Konno (Bandai Visual USA President) Exclusive interview, Anime & Gamers' Guide, contests & reviews in Episode 39 GRIMES, IA, April 27, 2007 " Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer The Right Stu..."World War Z"
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-09-2006)
Most of our classic movie monsters were drawn from some literary touchstone. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein pretty much created both the horror and science fiction genres as soon as it was published. Dracula is the undisputed king of vampire novels... Mr. White Confirmed for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)
Minor Spoiler Warnings ahead, readers. We've already heard an inkling about this by way of director Paul Haggis saying the next film, JAMES BOND 22, begins two minutes after CR ended. Still, the actor who portrayed middleman Mr. White, Jesper Christensen,... Goodbye, Mr. Ritter
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-15-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's a sad week here in the Wasteland. Now, what I'm about to say is in no way intended to be brutal sarcasm, but alas, I'm aware that most of what I say is brutal sarcasm. So when I tell you that I a... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... Secrets of SAILOR MOON Revealed.
by L. Jagi Lamplighter (Tue 08-22-2000)
One of the great joys of any fan is getting a peek at inside information about the production or meaning of a favorite show. Recently, Kunihiko Ikuhara, director of Revolutionary Girl Utena and various Sailor Moon episodes, came to the Baltimore, Marylan... THE TIME MACHINE Revisted, Part Two
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-29-2000)
In Part One of my story about the 40th Anniversary Celebration Screening of H.G. Wells` THE TIME MACHINE, I discussed the beauty of downtown LA`s Orpheum Theatre and how the LA Conservancy runs an Annual Last Remaining Seats Film Festival to widen awarene... Peter Straub On Writing MR. X
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
`I`d wanted to write a doppelganger novel for some time,` Peter Straub says of his new novel, MR. X. `I tried it once before, in the book that eventually became MYSTERY. But I got more interested in the character of the old detective in the story than I ... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... VDVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-01-2006)
I'm preparing this column on what my Yahoo/Weather Channel report tells me is "the hottest goddamn weekend of the year". With a slight breeze coming in off the lake, the current temperature is 96˚, which the temperature/humidity index says feels like... Bridgette Wilson and Martin Henderson join "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
According to Variety, Bridgette Wilson and martin Henderson have both signed on to star in the TV pilot version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. They will join Jordana Brewster in the cast.The pilot picks up about six months after the end of the film, and f... Jerry Bruckheimer aka "Mr. Blockbuster"
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
Since the monster known as Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End hits theater screens this weekend, I thought “Why Not?” Let’s talk about him. In fact, I’m close to putting up a *Fan boy Alert* advisory along side this Sta... "Mr. Stain on Junk Alley"
by John Sinnott (Wed 11-29-2006)
FUNimation has been including episodes of Mr. Stain on Junk Alley on many of their DVD releases that came out in late 2005 and early 2006. These short comedy bits played really well and were a great extra to include on discs. If you enjoye... DreamWorks makes plans for MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-15-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks Animation will bring the time-traveling cartoon adventures of MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN to the big screen.The animated TV series centers on the genius dog Mr. Peabody and his boy Sherman.Rob Minkoff has signed o... MR VAMPIRE
by Craig Reid (Tue 12-05-2000)
Welcome to `Fant-Asia,` Hong Kong`s seductive wild mix of horror, sex, sorcery and swordplay all uniquely egg-rolled into something that Western filmgoers can understandably digest. With my semi-regular column of Fant-Asia film reviews, we`ll not only re... MR. & MRS. SMITH Rule Box Office
by News Editor (Mon 06-13-2005)
MR. & MRS. SMITH took the number one spot at the box office this past weekend with a gross of $51.1 million.MADAGASCAR came in second with a take of $17.1 million. REVENGE OF THE SITH took the number three spot with a gross of $14.9 million. And Adam San... MR AND MRS. SMITH have left the building
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-06-2003)
So let's pretend you're Doug Liman, the critically hailed director of SWINGERS, GO and THE BOURNE IDENTITY. You're working on your next film, a romantic comedy/actioner about a husband-and-wife duo of professional assassins who are hired to off each other... Fox Animation to make "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-26-2006)
According to Variety, Fox Animation is set to turn the Roald Dahl classic Fantastic Mr. Fox into an animated film featuring several forms of animation.
The book tells the story of a fox who uses its wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmer... Mr. Incredible Porcelain Statue
by News Editor (Thu 12-01-2005)
Alter Ego Comics has announced the upcoming release of the Mr. Incredible "Evil Has Met It's Match" porcelain statue.Produced by Walt Disney Collector's Classic the statue is cast in fine porcelain (with elements of hand-cast pewter), and comes mounted on... Mel Brooks Talks New SMART
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)
Comedic genius Mel Brooks would know a thing or two about Get Smart, seeing how he co-created the classic television series with Buck Henry in 1965. Judging from his impressive resume of comedic masterpieces, he would also know a thing or two about the co... Manga Review: Selfish Mr. Mermaid (Wed 04-16-2008)
Just begging for another Disney reference, Danielle is checking in this morning with some Boys-Love material in the form of the March 2008 title Selfish Mr. Mermaid by Nabako Kamo from Digital Manga Publishing.They Call him Mr Snoops - Disney Chronicler John Culhane
by Mike Lyons (Fri 09-01-2000)
For most, August 26, 1951 was a summer Sunday like any other. For a seventeen-year-old named John Culhane, it was anything but. `It was the happiest day of my life,` remembers Culhane with a smile, `and it was the key to the rest of my life.`Culhane, yo... Stephen David Brooks will direct BREW
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-31-2006)
Stephen David Brooks (Heads N TailZ) will direct the upcoming horror film BREW for The Ilya Salkind Company, according to ComingSoon.net.BREW is the story of a self-styled loser who inherits a family brewery drowning in debt. His girlfriend convinces him ... FSM's Latest Soundtracks Unearth Witchcraft, Arabian Nights, & Mr. Magoo
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-31-2006)
Premiere Releases from George Duning, Oliver Nelson, Jerry Fielding -- the latest CDs from Film Score Monthly -- are now available to order. The label's Golden Age release for January presents the LP tracks to two scores by George Duning: 1958's BELL, BOO... MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS COMIC
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-04-2002)
This December, Airwave Comics is publishing the official comic-book adaptation of MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. According to Airwave, this marks the first time MR. MAGOO has been published in comic books since 1965 and coincides with the return of MR. M... It's NARNIA's Mr. Beaver!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-11-2004)
Narnia Web has broken the story about a new cast member joining THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE movie now filming in New Zealand. According to the website actor Ray Winstone will voice the character of Mr. Beaver in the picture. The part of Mrs. Beav... Mr. Majestic Part Two
by Paul Zimmerman (Mon 01-14-2002)
In the first part of CINESCAPE's profile on THE MAJESTIC director Frank Darabont, the filmmaker discussed the casting of A-list funnyman Jim Carrey as his romantic lead. In part two, Darabont talks more about Carrey, the film's Oscar chances and the possi... ANGEL hunk becomes MR. FIX IT
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-18-2004)
Now free from his television commitment to ANGEL, leading man David Boreanaz has selected his next project, a romantic comedy movie called MR. FIX IT. Boreanaz will play the lead, a good-looking hunk who uses his guile and charisma to get the ex-girlfrien... New DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on the way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-22-2002)
Curzon House of Horrors, a new joint venture film company made up of two other established companies you’ve never heard of, has announced at the Cannes Film Festival its intention to make a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic id-gone-wild tale... MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM
by Tim Janson (Fri 03-28-2008)
Take Willy Wonka out of the chocolate factory and put him in a toy story and you essentially have Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. Like Wonka, Mr. Magorium (Hoffman) is a playful eccentric with wild hair, and a penchant for bizarre behavior.&nbs... Comicscape - January 12, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-12-2005)
Welcome to another fun-filled week at COMICSCAPE! Last week I asked you to write in with your thoughts regarding Marvel's hiring of Orson Scott Card to write ULTIMATE IRON MAN. The problem, according to many gay and lesbian comics fans, is that Card has w... ALIAS: Another Mr. Sloane
by Jason Davis (Fri 04-22-2005)
In the final moments of "Pandora," viewers of ALIAS were treated to a rather astonishing surprise: another Arvin Sloane. Apparently, this second Sloane, marvelously portrayed by Joel Grey, is responsible for misleading Michael Vaughn into believing his ... Brooks sorry for SIMPSONS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-15-2002)
This is the story that keeps on giving.James L. Brooks, longtime producer of THE SIMPSONS, has issued an apology to the city of Rio de Janeiro for the recently aired episode "Blame it on Lisa" which depicted the fictional family venturing to Brazil's most... 15 Years of Simpsonic Classics
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-28-2005)
When the SIMPSONS completes its 16th season this May, it will have become the longest running sitcom in the history of television, surpassing OZZIE AND HARRIET, which ran on ABC from 1952 to 1966. Throughout those 16 years, THE SIMPSONS moved from an irre... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Peter Straub Wins Stoker Award for MR. X
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-17-2000)
At the Horror Writers Association meeting and World Horror Convention in Denver, CO, on Saturday, May 13, 2000, Guest of Honor Peter Straub was awarded the Bram Stoker Award for his 1999 novel, MR. X, at the Stoker Awards banquet. `I went to the World Hor... THE ELEPHANT MAN
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 01-31-2002)
In 1980 David Lynch followed up his feature film debut—the successful cult pic and exercise in weird that is ERASERHEAD—with the much more mainstream THE ELEPHANT MAN. Mainstream you ask? Shot in black & white? Based on the true story of an unfortunat... AQUATIC's Anderson likes Dahl's FANTASTIC MR. FOX
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-29-2004)
Roald Dahl's fantasy adventure novel THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX is being turned into a movie by director Wes Anderson and Revolution Studios. Anderson, the director of the upcoming THE LIFE AQUATIC as well as RUSHMORE and THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, will co-author t... The Piller of Our Community
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-07-2005)
A sad week for SF fans, as Michael Piller has passed away to cancer. As a fan of the man's work, and what I know of the man himself, that saddens me. And as somebody who has faced down and survived the Big C himself, it infuriates me every time somebody... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-22-2003)
This low budget comedy chiller – obviously made by horror fans – HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY is sort of a combination GODS & MONSTERS and HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER.Prima donna Pierce Jackson Dawn (Randal Malone) is a legendary Hollywood makeup man famous for his 1930s... Hidemi Fukuhara Named Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer of VIZ (Tue 02-03-2004)
Top overseas Merrill Lynch executive becomes Vice Chairman/CFO of VIZ - plans strong growth for leading anime and manga distributor San Francisco, Calif., February 4, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, (www.viz.com) one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga...Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... Comicscape: Halfway There: A Midsummer Report
by Ben Johnson (Wed 09-03-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to Wednesday. Our regular columnist was forced into other duties as he assists in the unenviable task of evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from his native stomping grounds of New Orleans and protecting that same cit... Polley & Leto Like MR. NOBODY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-17-2007)
A scifi-fantasy/drama/romance all wrapped into one film? According to The Hollywood Reporter, that's what is happening for Sarah Polley and Jared Leto. They've both been attached to MR. NOBODY for Belgian director Jaco Van Dormael. Jaco has been trying to... Jordana Brewster joins "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Pilot
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-01-2007)
According to MovieHole, Casting director Joseph Middleton has picked Jordana Brewster to star in the upcoming pilot for the Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV show.The pilot picks up about six months after the end of the film, and follows our typical suburban marrie... Selfish Mr. Mermaid Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 04-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nabako KamoTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKanan has a boyish face and gets picked on often because of his tiny figure. But things change when his neighbor turns out to be a merman, and the king of the sea... DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1932)
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 02-15-2000)
The best filmic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson`s famous tale features an Oscar-winning performance by Frederick March as the idealistic doctor and his primative alter ego. Made before the production code clamped down on Hollywood morals, the film fe... Mr. McFeely's Mail Bag
by Jason Davis (Mon 05-22-2006)
Well, we've still got a few stragglers with first-run episodes yet to finish out the season, so it's a bit premature for a 2005-6 season wrap-up. I've got some great theories on LOST, but they're probably best discussed after the season finale proves me r... SPACEBALLS on Disc
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 06-06-2000)
When it comes to Mel Brooks, there`s two kinds of people: those who love him, and those who don`t. So before you read this review, you should be well aware that the only Mel Brooks film I really like is Young Frankenstein. As much as I can appreciate his ... MR. AND MRS. SMITH have their trailer now
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-30-2004)
Yahoo Movies is hosting the online premiere for the trailer for MR. AND MRS. SMITH, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's new movie set for release next summer. In the film the actors play husband and wife, both of which don't realize that their significant othe... THE EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES VOL #2: SOCIAL ENGINEERING 101
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 12-12-2001)
Culled from the collection of A/V Geek Skip Elsheimer (www.avgeeks.com) are the social guidance films that make up this second volume of Fantoma's (www.fantoma.com) EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES series. Where as the previous volume, SEX & DRUGS, was a smirk-a-... Supervisors hired for MR. AND MRS. SMITH
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-08-2004)
Angela Bassett and Keith David have joined the cast of MR. AND MRS. SMITH. The pair will play the bosses of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's married contract killers couple. Variety reports that the Doug Liman-directed romantic action comedy is nearing the ... Mr. Clark is needed at Paramount
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-01-2004)
Paramount Pictures has made new development with adapting two Tom Clancy properties, the book WITHOUT REMORSE and the video game RAINBOW SIX. The studio has hired screenwriters Stuart Beattie and John Enbom, respectively, to fashion scripts for the action... Scott up against MR. WOODCOCK
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-13-2005)
THE RUNDOWN's Seann William Scott is in negotiations to play the lead role in MR. WOODCOCK. Craig Gillespie is directing the New Line Cinema comedy and Billy Bob Thornton has already been cast in the film.Scott would play a guy that returns back to his ho... MR. AND MRS. SMITH Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Wed 06-29-2005)
Recently Twentieth Century fox held the world wide premiere of MR. AND MRS. SMITH in Westwood, California. The street which was closed off between the Mann Village Theater and the Mann Bruin Theater was lined with fans...screaming fans. When Angelina Joli... ANIMENEXT 2007 ANNOUNCES JAPANESE GUESTS OF HONOR (Mon 06-25-2007)
AnimeNEXT is very happy to welcome Mr. Toyo Ikeda and Mr. Daisuke Gomi to AnimeNEXT 2007 as Guests of Honor. With the cooperation of GONZO in Japan, everyone at AnimeNEXT is excited to bring these talented individuals to the United States. In fact, Mr. Ik...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 ... Someone Get Mr. Bauer Some Caffiene, Stat!
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-03-2005)
After a wait of seven months, Jack Bauer and 24 return to television with a two-hour fourth season premiere this Sunday, followed by two more hours in its new regular Monday-night slot. I've seen the first three hours, and the premiere starts off with a l... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FIRST JAPANESE GUEST OF HONOR (Thu 03-13-2008)
Nation's Largest Convention Welcomes Famed Pokemon Director Anaheim, California (March 12, 2008) ‹ Famed director Masamitsu Hidaka is the first addition to the hottest line up of Anime Expo® 2008 Guests of Honor for the highly anticipated 2008 conve...Comicscape: Waiting for the Trade: What Will Happen to Monthly Comics?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-13-2008)
As comics increase in popularity, the conventional wisdom heralds the eventual death of the monthly format. Conventional wisdom paints the typical comic reader as a collector bent on a weekly Wednesday trip. On that trip, the reader will gather ... A new player for MR. AND MRS. SMITH
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-21-2004)
Adam Brody (THE O.C.) has just been cast in MR. AND MRS. SMITH), the romantic comedy/thriller by director Doug Liman (GO, THE BOURNE IDENTITY). Brody will play a supporting character called Hector in the film, a man who is kidnapped in the first act and t... No green in Mr. Black's future?
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 08-07-2004)
The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly would seem to shoot down the rumor that comedian Jack Black had been cast to play GREEN LANTERN in an upcoming Warner Bros. movie based on the cosmic DC Comics superhero. In an article focusing on upcoming movie pr... Dustin is Mr. FOCKER
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-21-2004)
In a sign that there's finally some forward movement on the long gestating sequel to MEET THE PARENTS, Dustin Hoffman has been cast as Ben Stiller's father in MEET THE FOCKERS. The sequel will see the parents of Stiller's character, Greg Focker, meeting t... Mr. BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD to give us FUTURAMA the movie?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 08-14-2002)
Mike Judge, the creator of KING OF THE HILL and BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD, is heading back to big screen filmmaking for the first time since 1998's minor-classic OFFICE SPACE, and it's with an idea that sounds... familiar. While Judge is not going to make a liv... No more Mr. Bond in LXG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-08-2003)
IGN FilmForce has learned from an inside source close to the LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN production that the supporting character of Campion Bond will not appear in the film after all. The character appeared in the comic book and serves as the Leag... The return of MR. PEABODY and SHERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-10-2003)
The director of STUART LITTLE and THE HAUNTED MANSION is lining up a new project for his production company to develop, and it's based on a classic cartoon series. MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN got its start on THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY & BULLWINKLE show and now it... SCOOP: Shooting details for MR. AND MRS. SMITH
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-16-2004)
The Hanging Lake tunnels in Glenwood Canyon will be used as a shooting location for MR. AND MRS. SMITH, the upcoming Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie action/romantic comedy/thriller movie. According to a report issued by the Associated Press, scenes for the movie... Mr. Majestic Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Sun 01-13-2002)
Funny thing about director Frank Darabont: When he's telling a story, he tends to do so by quoting back and forth dialogue just like in a script. Describing an exchange he had while directing Jim Carrey in the new romantic fable THE MAJESTIC, he put it li... MR. & MRS. SMITH Unrated on DVD in June
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-16-2006)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Unrated Collector's Edition is coming to stores on June 6, 2006. The DVD stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as an emotionally distant married couple who discover they're each leading secret lives as assassins.The DVD will be available in... Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)
A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo... Mother's Day gifts
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-02-2006)
Somewhere in between the DVD debut of a new title and its re-release as a super new extended limited special edition, a distributor sometimes finds itself with thousands of unsold DVDs in the warehouse. It's not necessarily a reflection on that titles pop... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Salvatore to Write STAR WARS: EPISODE 2 Novel (Wed 06-21-2000)
Fantasy author R.A. Salvatore will pen the novelization of Star Wars: Episode II. He follows on the heels of another fantasy author, Terry Brooks, who wrote the novelization to Episode I. Salvatore`s previous Star Wars novel credit was the controversial S...A Trip Through Ed-Woodsville
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 08-15-2002)
With the wide variety of Ed Wood documentaries available, one might find themselves in a pickle when deciding which one to rent or purchase. While I can’t state for certain, I will make a guess that this pickle must be at least a few inches longer than th... 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... THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #515
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 01-04-2005)
Apparently, Peter Parker knew a guy named Charlie Wiederman in high school. He was an even bigger nerd than Peter, and to take the heat off himself, Parker joined his classmates in tormenting him, albeit quite a bit less. Thus J. Michael Straczynski onc... MR. S
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 06-16-2003)
The reason legendary Hollywood producer Sam Spiegel was able to sell his films (like THE AFRICAN QUEEN and ON THE WATERFRONT) so well was because he was always surrounded by a bevy of beautiful girls that he would gratefully dispatch for recreation to pot... Hideyuki Kikuchi Celebrates Birthday at NY Anime Festival!
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-21-2008)
Norwalk, CT, July 21, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced Vampire Hunter D author and NYAF Guest of Honor Hideyuki Kikuchi will be celebrating his birthday at the close of the 2008 New York Anime Festival at a restaurant in Midt... THE VOYAGE OF THE JERLE SHANNARA I: ILSE WITCH
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 10-06-2000)
There`s a certain breed of fantasy reader for whom the word `Shannara` is sufficient to send them screaming to the horizon. Please excuse yourselves while I delve into back-story for the benefit of the uninitiated. Right, now that they`re gone, let me exp... RESERVOIR DOGS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-30-2001)
As the boundaries of what passes for a toy continue to be pulled and stretched at by toy companies everywherewith so-called "robot" dogs lining toy store shelves everywhere, kids turning white and pasty while sitting in front of their video game console o... The Chronic- what?!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-04-2006)
Afraid I'm going to have to come out swinging this week. Last week's column of course highlighted the DVD release of KING KONG, and as always seems to happen when you bring up this movie, a few readers jumped on the boards to chime in with their opinions.... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...ROCKY
by Troy Roberts (Mon 08-12-2002)
One of the main games that stood out to us at E3 was Rage Entertainment's ROCKY. And that really had nothing to do with us being able to interview the spokesperson of the game, Clubber Lang himself, Mr. T. "Well, I was just minding my own business, and I ... VINCENT PRICE: THE SINISTER IMAGE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 07-01-2002)
Fans of the late Vincent Price will no doubt be delighted by All Day Entertainment’s release VINCENT PRICE: THE SINISTER IMAGE (COLLECTOR’S EDITION) – as opposed to VINCENT PRICE: THE SINISTER IMAGE (NOT AT ALL A COLLECTOR’S EDITION, DON’T BUY THIS IF YOU... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... SOMETIMES THE MAGIC WORKS
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 04-16-2003)
Having always been an interested, though not fanatic, follower of Terry Brooks' career, I have to admit to some exasperation when first confronted with the idea of Brooks falling victim to doing a book about the craft of writing. When writers write about ... The Ghosts and Mr. Shalhoub
by Pamela Harland (Fri 10-26-2001)
No matter what kind of film is your "kind of film," you are sure to eventually come across character actor Tony Shalhoub. He has appeared in children's films (PAULIE), sci-fi comedy (GALAXY QUEST), heavy drama (BIG NIGHT), action (THE SIEGE) and now hardc... Mike Allred's MR. GUM
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-14-2002)
Oni Press has announced the third book in its relationship with Mike Allred's AAA Pop, MR. GUM. Due in March, MR. GUM is written by Allred, drawn by J. Bone, and colored by Team Allred. "Bone is a versatile cartoonist who can do just about anything," On... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)
We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i... HOUSE OF JAVA #1-3
by Andy Hershberger (Thu 11-08-2001)
Slice-of-life dramas capturing the joys, lows and general malaise of everyday life are particularly popular in comics nowadays, especially for the more "sophisticated" set who long for more than men in leotards and evil supervillains (which is apparently ... 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... GANGSTER NO. 1
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-22-2002)
Though his performance in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE will give him immortality, Malcolm McDowell has subsequently suffered a rash of uninspired typecasting that has left the once promising actor a shell of what could have been. Long gone are the days of …IF, O LU... NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL WELCOMES KOBUN SHIZUNO AND AIMEE MAJOR STEINBERGER (Wed 08-01-2007)
NYAF ANNOUNCES EVANGELION CO-DIRECTOR SHIZUNO AND AMERICAN ANIMATION DYNAMO STEINBERGER AS GUESTS OF HONOR Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that Kobun Shizuno and Aimee Major Steinberger will appear as Gues...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Conduct Zero
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-28-2004)
Although the title of this column implies that it deals exclusively with anime dubs, I'd like to discuss a dubbed live-action movie today. Specifically, this installment is going to focus on Conduct Zero, a Korean movie released by ADV Films and dubbed by... RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES PIANO: THE MELODY OF A YOUNG GIRL'S HEART, Vols. 1, 2 & 3 (Fri 03-21-2008)
Each volume available for a new $9.99 SRP on June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce all three volumes of PIANO: THE MELODY OF A YOUNG GIRL'S HEART will be...Nuku Nuku TV Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 01-08-2007)
What They SayWhen Natsume Atsuko, nicknamed Nuku Nuku, comes to live with Ryounosuke's family, he falls in love instantly. After all, to all appearances, she's a beautiful, normal, if slightly ditzy, teenage girl. In reality, however, she's an all-purpo... New releases coming from VIZ Media! (-)
MÄR and KEKKAISHI the latest titles to meet growing demand from North American teen readers for fantasy action graphic novels San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...Voice of Gojira: Remembering Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-16-2006)
THE FILM MUSIC OF AKIRA IFUKUBE Akira Ifukube has maintained a notably symphonic style in his prolific array of film scores, utilizing traditional Japanese styles and voicings for many of his adventure and dramatic films, while embodying his music for sci... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #4
by Luis Cruz (Wed 10-15-2003)
What They SayEpisode 13: Deborah vs. Mecha-Deborah
When a mechanical Deb assembled by Mint is mistaken by everyone at school for the real one, blood runs cold and Deborah?s temper runs hot.
Episode 14: The Monster of Lake Micro-Grand
It?s chaos under th... Curb Your Own Enthusiasm
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 01-12-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Well, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is coming to your video store this Tuesday, January 13th and let me tell you I'll have no problem curbing mine for this SEINFELD lite with swearin... Anime Expo New York - Millenium Actress Premier
by Andrew Tei (Sat 08-31-2002)
This Q&A session contains small spoilers for
Millennium Actress. You have been warned. This is not word by word, and has
gone through an interpreter.
Conventions
J – Justin Sevakis
TM – Taro Maki
A – Audience Questio... THE PIGKEEPER'S DAUGHTER / SASSY SUE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 01-21-2002)
Wo Nellie, this is certainly a fine pair from the good ol’ boys at Something Weird. Yes’n you can have yo’ high falutin big city movies with them fancy sets and bone thin lady stars, for I got’s me two of the finest, I say the finest, movies ever done mad... STRAIGHT TO HELL
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 11-21-2001)
After directing two bona fide cult classics, REPO MAN and SID AND NANCY, it seemed like director Alex Cox could do no wrong. His next cinematic venture, 1987’s STRAIGHT TO HELL, looked like the perfect vehicle, a punk comedy homage to spaghetti westerns. ... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... RE-ANIMATOR: MILLENNIUM EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 05-31-2002)
Of Herbert West, who I first became aware of in Stuart Gordon's ingenious film RE-ANIMATOR and who subsequently became a major figure in my fan fiction, I can only see through the glassed-over eyes of my romantic soul, though the panes of those windows ar... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
On Saturday at the San Diego Comic Convention, director Brad Bird, producer John Walker and moderator Mark Vaz talked about Pixar's next film, THE INCREDIBLES, at the Pixar panel presentation. According to the filmmakers, the film had wrapped production o... THE WORLD OF SHANNARA
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 12-21-2001)
Fantasy fan sweetheart Terry Brooks has teamed up with writer Teresa Patterson and illustrator David Cherry to create a guide to one of the most popular fantasy worlds since Middle EarthShannara. Shannara was born in Brooks' 1977 novel, THE SWORD OF SHANN... THE PRINCESS BRIDE
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Sat 10-06-2001)
THE PRINCESS BRIDE is truly a modern day fairy tale. But this is also a slightly bent fairy tale. THE PRINCESS BRIDE started out as a book written by William Goldman in the early 1970’s, a book that actually says it was written by S. Morgenstern and edite... THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-20-2001)
With three bucks and Uncle Merle, I found myself at the local Video Supreme on two for two DVD night – enough for two movies and an oversized box of gummy candies containing an undersized portion. Uncle Merle just had to rent BETWEEN MY BREASTS 6, and I w... Jerry Doyle Chat Transcript (Mon 06-12-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with actor Jerry Doyle, star of the television series BABLYLON 5. To start the chat, I would like to ask a question or two before throwing the conversation open to visitors. Mr. Doyle, fans were excited recently to he...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... JIMMY, THE BOY WONDER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 09-08-2002)
Popular underground director Herschell Gordon Lewis was truly the Howard Hawks of the ’60s/’70s exploitation circuit. From dramas, to action packed biker films, to gore fests, to comic nudies, to roughies, to even musicals, there was hardly a cinematic st... Cafe Kichijouji de Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Fri 05-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuji Miyamoto / Kyoko NegishiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayThe young staff at the Cafe Kichijouji are a colurful bunch. They\'re the source of continual headache for the poor cafe master who oversees them a... Moon and Sandals Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 03-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:Bambi EloriagaWhat They SayAs a newly appointed high school teacher, Ida has yet to gain confidence in his abilities. His insecurity grows worse when he feels someone intensel... Top 10 Reasons Why We All Should Be Grateful to Nelvana for Cardcaptors
by Steve Brandon (-)
(DISCLAIMER: This piece is purely satirical and in no way reflects the views of Nelvana, nor, for that matter, my own views (except for "number one").)
Steve Brandon*
(Portion of a transcript of the Monday, June 20th, 2000 broadcast of The David Letter-... Cafe Kichijouji de Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 04-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuji Miyamoto / Kyoko NegishiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They Say\"Irrashai!\" Welcome to the most unruly cafe in Kichijouji and its charming staff of five who have absolutely nothing in common. When tempers rise... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Nurse Witch Komugi Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-17-2004)
We're back yet again for another look at those zany dubbed cartoons called anime. ADV Films has released Nurse Witch Komugi, an entertaining show with a lot to talk about from a dub fan's perspective. This show draws most of its characters from a series c... New Fist of the North Star Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Mon 02-13-2006)
What They SayIn the aftermath of Kenshiro’s attack on the citadel of Last Land, the boy known as Lord Dohas falls deatkly ill. Sara’s prognosis is dire: only a few days before he dies. The serum to save his life is a two day drive each way. Wh... Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Wed 04-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayFrom the beloved creator of InuYasha and Ranma 1/2, the romantic (sort of) comedy Maison Ikkoku, in a new edition in its original episodic order!... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #8
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Career is the seventh Tenchi in Tokyo disk, and this is my seventh Tenchi in Tokyo review. What an amazing coincidence! (I'm sure that Louis Farrakhan will have a field day trying to find the hidden numerical significance... Right Stuf’s ANIME TODAY Interviews Writer, Director & Voice of SPEED RACER Peter Fernandez Event preview, gift giving in Japan, contests, reviews & more in episode 55. (Sat 12-08-2007)
GRIMES, IA, December 7, 2007 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome actor, writer and director Mr. Peter Fernandez – the voice “Speed” and “Racer X” in the classic 1960s S...ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES FIRST U.S. GUEST OF HONOR (Thu 03-20-2008)
One of the Biggest Talents of Anime and Video Games Comes to Nation's Largest Convention Anaheim, California (March 20, 2008) ‹ Famed American voice actor and writer David Hayter is the latest addition to the hottest line up of Anime Expo® 2008 Gu...Dark Horse lands THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
Dark Horse Comics will publish a four-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES this coming November. The comic will be adapted by the movie's director/screenwriter, Brad Bird, and illustrated by one of the film's storyboard artists, ... 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... CATS & DOGS
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-04-2001)
Entering the ranks of such live action talking animal fare as BABE, STUART LITTLE and this summer's DR. DOLITTLE 2, Warner Bros. "unleashes" CATS & DOGS with the hopes of offering something that its prestigious competition visibly lacked: thrills. Tre... New Hosts Join AX Idol Season 6 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live (Fri 03-07-2008)
Main Event Audience Member to Win Trip to Japan Anaheim, California (March 7, 2008) ‹ Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation's largest Anim...Irresponsible Captain Tylor Limted Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe timeless anime favorite Irresponsible Captain Tylor is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set! This astounding collection includes: the entire 26-episode Irresponsible Captain Tylo... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Zwei, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-10-2005)
Classic shows do it all. They make us laugh, cry, cheer, and boo. The very best shows generally present a wide spectrum of emotions. Gravion Zwei's second volume, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, follows that same trend, but unfortunately ... New Yaoi Announcements (Sat 11-05-2005)
DMP announces four new Yaoi mangas, the first Yaoi art book ever, and Yaoi novel at YAOI-CON 2005 Four new graphic novels, the first ever Yaoi art book and Yaoi novel are announced at Yaoi-Con 2005. Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2005) - DMP, North Americ...MVM At The London Expo: 28-29th October (Fri 10-27-2006)
MVM ENTERTAINMENT are proud to be sponsoring the October 2006 Expo on the 28th and 29th October at the London Expo at the ExCel centre and want to see you, yes you, at their stand. Come visit the stand for a host of anime bargains and also get the chance...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Lady Death: The Motion Picture
by Way Jeng (Tue 10-05-2004)
Hello, and welcome once again to the exciting and action-packed land of English voice acting. Join me a few moments as I discuss Lady Death: The Motion Picture (hereafter simply Lady Death), released by ADV Films. This is an interesting project because it... Cube Wants a 'Hardcore' A-TEAM Movie
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)
There have been rumors that Ice Cube was in the running to play Sergeant B.A Baracus in the upcoming A-TEAM adaptation but no confirmations have been given due to it being so early into pre-production. Still, the actor is excited about the prospect and ha... 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... Sin City's Elegant Anarchy
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-14-2005)
Robert Rodriguez' brutal film noir, SIN CITY, comprises a series of three inter-related stories, each based on a different graphic novel by Frank Miller, who was brought it as co-director (along with Quentin Tarantino, who guest-directed the segment where... ROBO VAMPIRE / DEVIL'S DYNAMITE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-13-2006)
Asian horror has been rediscovered by Westerners in a big way in the past few years, but this release in the "Eastern Horrors" series is not representative of the much higher quality Japanese and Korean films one usually associates with this category. Far... The Big Top comes tumbling down?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-04-2005)
They've spent several years reminding us that, "It's not TV. It's HBO." Well, that may be the case, but TV or no, it still all comes down to the ratings in the end. After an amazing second season that erased any memory of complaints that the first season ... Sheep
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 12-08-2000)
Lately, there has been a tendency to judge upon a game's quality only according to its technical characteristics, i.e. complexity, eye candy, and catchy sound. And, as time went by, the core notions of games became less and less important. Fortunately... WALT DISNEY TREASURES: SILLY SYMPHONIES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 02-13-2002)
Now you might think that the world of freelance writing is big bucks and buxom babes, and to be honest, it is – oh god, how it is. So when I tell you that recently I’ve been babysitting, well it’s not because I’m lacking cash from writing these little scr... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... Grilled to Perfection
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-28-2005)
Last week's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ep, "Flesh and Bone", not only continued the show's steady trend toward becoming one of the best-written shows on television, but it upheld the long-standing dramatic tradition of "the interrogation episode." Sometimes it'... Remembering YAMATO's Musical Legacy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-18-2006)
On March 21st, 2006, Japanese composer Hiroshi Miyagawa died of heart failure at the age of 75. Best known outside of Japan for his sumptuous and award-winning scores for the lavish anime series, SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO (Uchû Senkan Yamato, 1974), Miyagaw... Bolle busted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-12-2006)
I'd like to write a bit about our Prize Closet this week. Yes, I thought that might perk you up but we'll be getting to our giveaway down below a bit. We've been running giveaways in this column fairly regularly for the past year or so, and I try to get ... First Look at Gilliam's DOCTOR PARNASSUS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 02-11-2008)
The first look at Terry Gilliam's upcoming fantasy The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has made its way online courtesy of their official website. This film will feature Heath Ledger in his last starring role alongside co-stars Christopher Plummer, Tom Wa... Exclusive: Getting What You WANTED
by Josh Gordon (Fri 06-20-2008)
What does it take to make one of the more interesting entries in crowded summer of blockbusters? Take one part Angelina Jolie; one part most successful director in Russia’s history (Night Watch and Day Watch); one part Scottish up and comer James Mc... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f... VALKYRIE Filming Barred in Germany
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
Bryan Singer's latest production, VALKYRIE, just hit a small snag for reasons outside of his control. The film is based on true events in regards to German generals hatching a plan on taking out the Nazi dictator Hitler at the height of the WWII. Singer a... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... 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 ... WE KEEP YOU SAFE
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-08-2006)
America was founded on several undeniable truths penned by our forefathers or Optimus Prime, depending on which generation you were born into. All men are equal. Freedom is all. Humans have the right to speak and worship as they choose ... unless there... Outer Limits, Spaghetti Westerns, Elvis, & The Duke: The Musical World of Dominic Frontiere
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-19-2006)
At the age of 72, Dominic Frontiere still composes music in his home in Santa Fe, although he is far from Hollywood and far from the thriving career he had in Hollywood during the 1960s as a composer and producer for the cutting-edge science fiction TV sh... Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly
by Justin Rich (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayBroly is back! And this time a case of mistaken identity might be the end of planet!
It is true that Broly perished in battle against Goku and his sons. But a sinister conjurer has reincarnated the legendary Super Saiyan thanks to the vast w... Doomed Megalopolis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Mon 02-23-2004)
What They SayMusic composed by Kazz Toyama, Toshinobu Takimoto, and Hiroshi Imaizumi.The Review!2 out of 5
Music found in the Doomed Megalopolis Movie.
This CD comes with a 3-page insert. The first two pages are advertisements from ADV for their up comi... Eight Man After: Perfect Collection
by Matthew Crisp (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!8Man After is a four part OVA that tells the story of a private detective Hazama Itsuru who becomes the second 8Man, the perfect cyborg. The story of 8Man dates back to the 1960s when it was a TV series in Japan and later in America (who destro... Maison Ikkoku (Editor's Choice Edition) Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sun 05-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones, Matt Thorn and Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayKyoko\'s meddling parents plot to get their daughter to give up her independence and move back home. Yusaku meets his (sort of) gi... Dark Edge Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Fri 11-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayLouie Nishiwaki is still held prisoner inside the mysterious coffin and nearly everyone has forgotten that he ever existed. If he is not released from the coffin i... Read Or Die TV Vol. #6
by Bryan Morton (Tue 07-11-2006)
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 to, Anita makes a pact with ... Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-23-2005)
What They SayFrom director Norihiko Sudoo (DIRECTOR: COMIC PARTY / ASST DIRECTOR: CASTLE IN THE SKY), with character designs by Kosuke Fujishima (OH MY GODDESS! / SAKURA WARS) and art direction by Junichi Higashi (MY DAYS WITH MIDORI / AI YORI AOSHI: ENIS... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Excel Saga Vol. #6
by Paul Jacques (Tue 03-23-2004)
What They SayJust when you thought the plot would never thicken, the whole thing congeals and Excel finds herself in a fight for her life! With the Great Will held hostage, the city in ruins, the Puchuu running amok, and Pedro joining forces with Nabeshin... Azumanga Daioh Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 11-30-2004)
What They SayBased on a popular Japanese comic strip, the sweetnatured anime television series Azumanga Daioh chronicles the daily lives of teenaged schoolgirls with a zany sense of humor and a bevy of eccentric characters.
Still as goofy as her student... Rose Hip Rose Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 12-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tohru FujisawaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:Kara StambachWhat They SayAppearances can be deceiving. There is trouble in Tokyo as a mysterious terrorist organization called ALICE plots against the government. Just as t... 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... Fishburne Officially Joining C.S.I
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-19-2008)
It looks like it's official Maniacs. Laurence Fishburne has beat out Kurt Russell and John Malkovich in becoming the new focus on CBS's "C.S.I". Check out the press release below.Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne (T... iaTV and TOKYOPOP Announce Programming and Ad Sales Deal
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-19-2008)
Effective Immediately iaTV, the Only 24/7 Network in the U.S. for Asian Pop Culture, Will Begin Selling a Diverse Range of
Digital Media Assets from Manga Pioneer TOKYOPOP
Companies Also Enter Into Unique Program License Agreements with t... Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick Preview
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-08-2005)
If anime demonstrates nothing else, it shows us that old stories can always get a new treatment. Classics drive many shows, and Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick (hereafter simply Legend of the Moby Dick), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, ... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: The Super Milk-chan Show, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-24-2004)
The Super Milk-chan Show (hereafter Super Milk) created a great deal of controversy when its first volume was released. This was inevitable, given the unique nature of its dual-dub format. For those unfamiliar with the first volume, Super Milk was given t... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Last Exile Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Mon 04-12-2004)
Welcome to today's column. This time I'll be taking a look at Last Exile volume three, released by Geneon Entertainment. This is a show that has sported a quality dub in its previous volumes, and this volume continues to uphold the standard of work establ...