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In the ZONE with Zicree
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 11-13-2005)
...on author Marc Scott Zicree. "When Image contacted me that they were doing the definitive sets, I was pleased, because prior to that Twilight Zone was released in such a random order that being able to put it together as a complete set was impossible."... Lining Up for MAGIC TIME
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-21-2002)
Marc Scott Zicree and Barbara Hambly sign copies of thier new book MAGIC TIME for fans.
© 2002 Cinescape Magazine
Authors Marc Scott Zicree and Barbara Hambly recently appeared at the Dangerous Visions Bookstore in Studio City, CA to promote ... Book Expo attendees have a MAGIC TIME
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 06-02-2003)
During a mammoth autograph session this weekend, author Marc Scott Zicree and reader Armin Shimerman signed over 300 copies of their new audiobook novel MAGIC TIME.The marathon signing, which took two and a half hours, was organized by Blackstone Audio to... 
Magic Times Series on Sci Fi (Tue 02-13-2001)
Look for Sliders and Babylon 5 writer and producer Marc Scott Zicree to come out with a TV series based on the upcoming `Magic Time` fantasy novels he developed with his wife, Elaine. Former B5 producer John Copeland will produce the series, according to ...You get what you pay for
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-20-2006)
...historian Marc Scott Zicree who mentioned that Rod Serling was asked to remove the word "American" from a script because the sponsor, a cigarette company, didn't want the viewers to think about their competitor, American Cigarettes. Let's ponder that ... Ten Best TZ Episodes
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-25-2005)
For Marc Scott Zicree, this isn't the end-all, be-all list, but rather ten episodes (in no particular order) from the original and '80s series that he feels represent the best of what The Twilight Zone has to offer. "Walking Distance" (original airdate: 1... Michael Cera to be 'Scott Pilgrim' (Wed 03-19-2008)
'Superbad' stud Michael Cera is in final negotiations to star in 'Scott Pilgrim's Little Life' for Universal, so sayeth The Hollywood Reporter. Edgar Wright is directing the adventure romance, which is being produced by Marc Platt and Eric Gitter. Wrig...Ridley Scott
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
Sheer circumstance contributed to this week’s focus on our Star Spotlight column. It was either sheer force of strange happenstance or some higher power giving such inspiration. There I was at the computer with my coke and skittles ready to begin wr... Platt set for 'Scott Pilgrim', 'Wanted 2' and 'The Red Star' (Tue 07-15-2008)
Work on 'Wanted 2' is underway, according to an article discussing producer Marc Platt's renewed deal with Universal pictures in today's Variety. But first Platt will bring 'Scott Pilgrim' to the screen, and an adaptation of 'The Red Star' is in the offin...Michael Bacall to adapt 'Scott Pilgrim' (Wed 05-25-2005)
Universal and Marc Platt Prods. have tapped Michael Bacall to adapt comicbook 'Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life.' The first in a three-part series by Bryan Lee O'Malley, published last year by Oni Press, follows a suburban slacker who finds himself...It's A GOOD YEAR for Scott
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-26-2004)
Even though he hasn't finished filming his next movie, director Ridley Scott has already settled on what his project after the present one has wrapped will be. While Scott continues to shoot KINGDOM OF HEAVEN in Morocco, his next assignment will be creati... New composer teams up with Ridley Scott
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-27-2006)
Veteran director Ridley Scott's new film composer of choice is Hans Zimmer's former music editor and assistant, Marc Streitenfeld. Universal Pictures has confirmed to Film Music Radio that Streitenfeld, who worked as a music editor on films such as MISSIO... 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... Scott Pilgrim: Fights, Games and Concrete
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Fri 01-11-2008)
Christmas is a time for giving It's also a time for receiving books and games that you previously only gave an interested glance to but couldn't afford (or else couldn't bother hassling the nice PR staff for a review copy). This Christmas was great in reg... Comic-Con: Scott and King Talk Bulleproof Monk
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-07-2002)
MGM presented
attendees of Comic-Con International a first look at the trailer for Bulletproof
Monk on Friday.
Based on the
trailer, the movie looks to be a stylish blend of action and humor. Seann
William Scott, best known for playing none-to-brig... Which ZONE is Which?
by Don E. Peterson (Mon 11-14-2005)
...s you get Marc Scott Zicree's excellent "The Twilight Zone Companion" book. Geek Factoid: Rod Serling wrote 27 of the 36 episodes from the first season. The Definitive Twilight Zone Season 2 1960-1961 Grade: 4 Stars Retail Price: $99.99 Notable Episod... FF2: Scott Squires puts the F/X in FF2
by Chris Brown (Mon 06-04-2007)
In the previous installment detailing Comics2Film's visit to the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Story, monitored by Ralph Winter, just in case Story got too excited and leaked anything. Winte... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... No Hack, Scott Glasgow will get 'Toxic'
by Randall Larson (Wed 03-08-2006)
Film Music Radio reports that the upcoming thriller Toxic, starring Tom Sizemore, C. Thomas Howell and Danny Trejo, will get an original score by up and coming composer Scott Glasgow. The film is written and directed by Alan Pao, who previously wrote the ... Scott Beatty named new RUSE writer
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-14-2002)
Scott Beatty will be taking over the writing chores for CrossGen Comics' RUSE as of RUSE #13, replacing Mark Waid. Beatty has written extensively for DC Comics, with credits including JOKER: LAST LAUGH, ROBIN: YEAR ONE, ROBIN, more than 27 issues of SECR... O'Malley sets the record straight on 'Scott Pilgrim' film
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2008)
Bryan Lee O'Malley, creator of 'Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life' saw last week's Hollywood Reporter article echo mis-information around the internet. Now he aims to set the record straight from his Live Journal blog. Here are some excerpts:
...I c... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Scott Porter Not Superman in 'Justice League' (Fri 12-07-2007)
Although the L.A. Times has reported that Scott Porter is set to be Superman in 'Justice League', an anonymous scooper for Comic Book Resources says it isn't so. A friend of mine is good buddies with Scott Porter (Porter appears regularly on his podcas...Wright says 'Ant-Man' is still on but 'Scott Pilgrim' is next (Tue 08-26-2008)
Edgar Wright told Wizard that he's still actively working to bring Marvel's 'Ant-Man' to the big screen. I wrote the first draft of the script which, to be honest, kind of took two years to deliver because I did 'Hot Fuzz' in the middle of it. But I di...Ridley Scott Helming Supernatural STONES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Ridley Scott has a new supernatural thriller on the way, based around the Stonehenge mythology, reports Variety. The Fox 2000 film STONES was written by Matt Cirulnick and Scott will direct/produce the film through his Scott Free shingle. Cirulnick got th... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Scott Talks Birds Of Prey (Tue 09-24-2002)
Teen Hollywood has a new interview with both Birds of Prey stars Dina Meyer and Ashley Scott up on their site. The interview has some interesting opinions from Meyer, and quite a bit more from Scott than previous interviews. The Clock Tower has the ...Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... Scott actually considering ALIEN 5
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-23-2002)
To the surprise of many, Ridley Scott has expanded and reinforced his comments about returning to the ALIEN franchise. Scott said last week that he was mulling ALIEN 5 as his next movie, but to many the comments came like idle jawing with journalists whil... Is that an ARMY OF DARKNESS in your comic book store?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-01-2004)
If you've been sitting around waiting for Sam Raimi to announce the start of filming for EVIL DEAD IV, the next best thing is happening: there's going to be a sequel to ARMY OF DARKNESS in comic book form.ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 will hit store shelves this co... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Thayne_LuC
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 06-25-2006)
Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight.
Our interviewee today is Scott Brinkley aka Thayne_LuC.
Comics2Film (C2F):
How and when did you get started in art?
Scott Brinkley (SB):
I used to look up to my uncle as a kid. He was like a
god... Coming Soon: Musical REVOLUTIONS
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-09-2003)
SOUNDTRACK & FILM MUSIC NEWSThe Maverick Records soundtrack to THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS will be released on November 4, 2003, one day before the movie opens, and will have over an hour of music on it, including the song "In My Head" by Pale 3, which pla... Ridley Scott Enters Sci-Fi Again with FOREVER WAR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-13-2008)
Well, it looks like the sci-fi classic Brave New World is getting pushed to the side for now by director Ridley Scott. Variety reports that another sci-fi novel has the director attached after Fox 2000 recently acquired the rights to Joe Haldeman's 1974 n... Book Review of The Art of Marc Silvestri
by Tim Janson (Tue 09-02-2008)
Marc Silvestri was among the half-dozen or so artists who broke away from the mainstream to form Image Comics in 1992. In many ways, this move was one of the many factors that led to the comic book industry “Jumping the shark” in the mid-... Scott resurrects ALIEN 5?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-16-2002)
In news that will shock nearly everyone who hears it, Ridley Scott has revealed that he's contemplating a return to the ALIEN series, as director of the languishing ALIEN 5."I will decide in the next five weeks," said Scott while promoting this Friday's n... Batarang Misses Scott Rosenberg
by Frank Garcia (Thu 03-09-2000)
In a rumor that appeared last week in the websites Batcave and Comics2Film, so-called `inside sources` said that CON AIR and DISTURBING BEHAVIOR scribe Scott Rosenberg `may have been asked` by Warner Brothers to write a BATMAN `Year One` screenplay, possi... BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-11-2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the... Scott Storm's Experiences On Set Of 'Superman Returns' (Thu 05-12-2005)
"Ten 'Til Noon" director Scott Storm got a chance to visit the Australian set of the currently-filming 'Superman Returns', and posted his experiences, including some photos.'Shaun' director moving on to 'Scott Pilgrim'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-31-2005)
Famed CBR columnist Rich Johnston writes: "I understand that Edgar Wright Jr., director of 'Spaced' and co-writer/director of 'Shaun of The Dead' is to direct a movie based on the Oni comic book 'Scott Pilgrim' by Brian Lee O'Malley, for Universal Picture... Mary Elizabeth Winstead is 'Scott Pilgrim''s precious little love interest (Sun 05-18-2008)
From the Hollywood Reporter: Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in negotiations to star opposite Michael Cera in the filmed adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comic 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.' Edgar Wright is directing the adventure romance for Universal. Sh...Scott returning to GLADIATOR territory?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-22-2001)
Only months after his GLADIATOR won the Academy Award for best picture, director Ridley Scott is hitting the history books again with a movie about ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Academy Award winner Ted Tally, fresh off RED DRAGON duty, is currently adapting a tri... Scott Bakula Directing ENTERPRISE?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-20-2001)
Scott Bakula is definitely interested in directing episodes of his upcoming ENTERPRISE. While talking to SCIFI.COM, the actor spoke of the chance of doing so, saying, "Possibly... Rick [Berman] is wonderful that way. Not all executive producers in this to... Simon Scott talks Ghost Rider Test (Thu 01-20-2005)
Actor/stuntman Simon Scott on his Ghost Rider auditions: "There's not too many productions happening right now, but this week I read for two parts on Ghost Rider, a big American production shooting in the New Year with Nicolas Cage, so fingers crossed." ...Scott Not Helming ALEXANDER, Yet
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-19-2001)
A recent rumor has been making the online rounds suggesting that director Risley Scott had signed on to direct ALEXANDER THE GREAT. There's just one problem... he hasn't.While talking to Variety, a rep for the helmer shot donw the rumor, saying, "I suspec... Scott Bakula Promotes ENTERPRISE
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-10-2001)
In advance of today's episode of ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, the program's website has posted an interview with ENTERPRISE's Scott Bakula while giving us a first look at the new program's bridge set.While talking to ET, Bakula spoke of where the series fits in... Great Ridley Scott!
by Steve Ryfle (Fri 12-15-2000)
Here`s one we`d like to get an invitation to: Director Ridley Scott, on the eve of his much-anticipated Hannibal, will be honored with the Director`s Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival`s awards gala, January 13 in the swingi... Dougray Scott joins "Hitman"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-10-2007)
According to IGN, Dougray Scott has signed on to join the big screen adaptation of the hit video game, Hitman.Scott will star opposite Timothy Olyphant, who plays Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin.Xavier Gens will direct the film from a script b... Scott side-steps TRIPOLI?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-18-2002)
Only weeks after announcing he was going to bring the action/drama TRIPOLI to the big screen, and a few days after his GLADIATOR partner Russell Crowe seemed to be close to starring in TRIPOLI, it seems director Ridley Scott is eyeing another movie. It se... Crowe to attack TRIPOLI for Scott?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-10-2002)
It looks like Ridley Scott's return to historical action filmmaking, which he did with such success in 2000's GLADIATOR, might be turning into a re-teaming with star from Russell Crowe.Scott's new film TRIPOLI, which tells the story of an early 1800s clas... Scott Foley On BELOW
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-18-2001)
Actor Scott Foley admits that he wasn't quite sure what to make of the film BELOW, in which he is part of the cast. While talking to SCIFI.COM, Foley spoke of the David Twohy helmed - Darren Aronofsky scripted production, revealing, "I think the fact that... Marc Blucas Talks SOLDIERS
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-24-2001)
Marc Blucas (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) has been talking about what it was like working in Randall Wallace's coming action-drama, WE WERE SOLDIERS, which stars Mel Gibson. In particular, the actor touches upon interacting with the Vietnam vets who lived th... 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... Ridley Scott to direct "Child 44"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-18-2007)
According to Variety, Fox 2000 has optioned the Tom Rob Smith novel, Child 44, as a Ridley Scott directing vehicle.Set in Stalinist Russia, the thriller revolves around an officer in the secret police who is framed by a colleague for treason. On the run w... Reynolds and Scott up for 'Blade III' and possible spin-off (Thu 08-21-2003)
Ryan Reynolds ('Two Guys and a Girl') is in negotiations to join Wesley Snipes in 'Blade: Trinity,' the David Goyer-directed New Line drama. Reynolds will play Hannibal, a vampire hunter. Pic calls for the Hannibal character to team closely with a female...Scott Faye Updates on DUKE NUKEM and ALICE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-09-2008)
Producer Scott Faye, who's Max Payne adaptation will hit theaters in October, has updated news outlets on the development behind the upcoming adaptations of Duke Nukem and the twisted version of Alice (based around the "Alice in Wonderland" tale... Ridley Scott to direct "Nottingham"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-30-2007)
According to Variety, Ridley Scott has signed on to direct the upcoming Universal Pictures film, Nottingham, starring Russell Crowe.The film stars Crowe as the Sheriff of Nottingham in a revisionist take on the Robin Hood tale, with Nottingham as a noble ... Giving Readers Hell: Scott Allie talks DH'S Hellboy plans (Mon 03-01-2004)
The film's not the only thing. Newsarama chatted up Hellboy editor Scott Allie for a look at dark Horse's coming Hellboy plans...Scott Rosenberg talks 'Darkness' Feature Film
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-14-2005)
With Platinum Studios involved with multipe Top Cow properties, CBR News spoke to Chairman Scott Rosenberg about the "Darkness" feature film. Scott Adkins confirmed as Weapon 11 'Wolverine' (Mon 04-14-2008)
Moviehole confirms the news that Comics2Film reported last week: actor Scott Adkins has been cast in the role of "Weapon 11" in the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' movie. Moviehold ran the story bast Isaac Florentine, director of such films as 'Undi...Is Scott Porter in 'Justice League'? "Not yet," says the actor. (Mon 11-19-2007)
Comics Continuum interviews actor Scott Porter about rumors he's been linked to the role of Superman in 'Justice League'. Porter downplayed such talk as speculation. "I haven't been contacted. When I tested, I tested for the role of The Flash, which...A Real Platinum Edition: Scott Rosenberg talks Platinum Studios deal with D
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-23-2003)
Platinum Studios, those cats that got 'Men In Black' on the big screen, have scored a first look deal with Disney and the studio's Scott Mitchell Rosenberg discusses their first look deal and what it means for comics. Marc Guggenheim pays respect to 'Green Lantern' (Thu 06-05-2008)
Marc Guggenheim recently chatted up Vanetta Rogers at Newsarama.com about his work in comics, TV and film, including some dish on the 'Green Lantern' movie. Guggenheim reports that he and his 'Eli Stone' collaborator Greg Berlanti are wrapping up a draft...Wright aims to satisfy 'Scott Pilgrim' fans (Thu 08-07-2008)
Edgar Wright, director of 'Shaun of the Dead' and the upcoming 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' assures fans of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comic that he respects the course material and its creator. In talking with MTV's Splash Page blog, Wright said, "We've...Scott Beatty working on Begins Visual Guide (Fri 11-12-2004)
From his official site author Scott Beatty writes: "Next up is 'Batman Begins: The Visual Guide'. After getting a sneak peek at the new Bat-Flick at WW Chicago, I was champing at the bit when DK offered me the job to write the official guide to the fil...Marc Forster Leading Paramount's WORLD WAR Z
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 11-15-2008)
Director Marc Forster, who's latest film Quantum of Solace is proving successful in theaters this weekend, has been tasked by Paramount Pictures to adapt Max Brooks' zombie survival guide World War Z, reports Variety. Scribe J. Michael Straczynski is penn... Scott Porter Cast in Speed Racer (Mon 06-04-2007)
Scott Porter ("Friday Night Lights") has landed a role in Warner Bros.' "Speed Racer," which starts lensing this month in Berlin. Porter will play Rex, the older brother to Speed Racer who fakes his death and returns as Racer X (Matthew Fox). Emile Hirsch...Edgar Wright on 'Ant Man' and 'Scott Pilgrim' (Sat 02-17-2007)
Director Edgar Wright on his planned movies based on comic-books: "'Ant Man' is in a bit of a holding pattern. We're figuring things out with the script and we haven't initiated casting. We still have quite a bit to do. I expect I'll have more to say abou...Scott Bakula Talks ENTERPRISE
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-21-2001)
Scott Bakula has been talking, again, about why he signed on board ENTERPRISE. In a video segment posted online at Zap2It.com, Bakula talks about why he took on the series, saying, "It was a big decision to make. When I first heard the premise, I was very... Marc Worden Becomes The Invincible Iron Man (Sat 01-13-2007)
Marc Worden has the kind of voice that most people would kill for. Deep and highly articulate, he made an impression on me the moment our interview for the upcoming release of The Invincible Iron Man started. In discussing his work in the dual role of Ton...Ridley Scott Drops Spoiler Surprise for NOTTINGHAM?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 09-28-2008)
It seems a bit strange that director Ridley Scott would drop a strategic plot point on his upcoming Robin Hood revision Nottingham but that is exactly what he has done to MTV's Movie Blog this weekend. While promoting his other upcoming Russell Crowe-led ... Scott Plunges in With DIVERS
by News Editor (Wed 06-22-2005)
Fox 2000 has signed Ridley Scott to direct and produce SHADOW DIVERS, which is an adaptation of Robert Kurson's bestseller.CAST AWAY's William Broyles wrote the script, which centers on two wreck divers who in 1991 discovered the hull of a German U-boat i... J. Scott Campbell covers ATHENA INC.
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 04-02-2002)
To celebrate the launch of Brian Haberlin and Jay Anacleto's new Image Comics title, ATHENA INC. #1 will feature an alternate cover by J. Scott Campbell. Retailers will receive one Campbell variant with every five copies ordered. And as a bonus for retai... Scott passes on ALIEN 5, chooses Crusades?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-04-2002)
It seems as if Ridley Scott's flirtation with helming ALIEN 5 has passed and he's looking to return to the epic type film of years gone past. According to VARIETY's Michael Fleming, Scott is beginning work on a movie about the 11th century Crusades.No scr... J. Scott Campbell's LADY DEATH
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 12-05-2001)
In addition to designing Lady Death's new look. J. Scott Campbell will be providing the cover to the first issue of the LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET mini-series in March.The mini-series, from Chaos! Comics, is written by John Ostrander, with art by Carlos Mot... ALIEN 5 is Fine by Scott
by News Edtor (Thu 07-21-2005)
A scooper sent us an inside up date on the rumored ALIEN 5. This is what he had to report:Went in on an casting call for CBS's NUMBERS this week, and to my surprise, Ridley Scott - exec.producer- was there.I got to shake the man's hand after my read (he w... Scott Speedman may be villain in DIE HARD 4
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-02-2006)
Scooper 'Sandwich Artist' dropped me a line with the following story. Most of the news has been reported, but he had some interesting casting news to send along toward the end.A little bit more on "Die Hard 4" (as it's being called now) - which I see you... Scott Derrickson directing "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-11-2007)
According to the Hollywood North Report, Scott Derrickson will direct the upcoming remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still.The film is based on Robert Wise's 1951 sci-fi classic about an alien man and his robot who come to earth in a saucer-shape spacecra... Scott Patterson joins "Saw IV"?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-07-2007)
According to a Bloddy Disgusting scooper, Scott Patterson has signed on to join the cast of the upcoming sequel, Saw IV.The film will be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.Saw IV hits theaters on October 26,... Scott Speedman to star in STRANGERS
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-11-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Scott Speedman has signed on to star in Rogue Pictures upcoming suspense thriller STRANGERS. He will join Liv Tyler in the cast of the film.Speedman and Tyler will portray a couple living in a remote house who come un... Scott Beatty Talks GOTHAM KNIGHTS
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-29-2001)
Writer Scott Beatty will be joining current artist Roger Robinson on the creative team of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, tentatively with the 32nd issue of the DC Comics titles."I'm very much looking forward to exploring the possibilities with Bat-Editor Lysa Ha... Shoot 'em Up: Scott Rosenberg talks "Cowboys and Aliens"
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-10-2004)
Platinum Studios chief Scott Rosenberg sits down with CBR News to talk about the upcoming film "Cowboys and Aliens," based on the graphic novel coming from Platinum. Ridley Scott to Pass Go on MONOPOLY?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-06-2007)
One would think that director Ridley Scott is too busy creating NOTTINGHAM (revision of the Robin Hood tale) along with an assortment of other projects, including the futuristic vampire trilogy announced last month, to do some live action movie of M... Ridley Scott & Fox Grab VAMPIRE Tale
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-20-2007)
Fox 2000 has won the bidding war for a new post apocalyptic vampire tale, currently titled PASSAGE, which has been traveling around hollywood circles. The studio paid seven figures for the film rights to the manuscript written by author Justin C... Marc Shaiman receives the Henry Mancini Award for Career Achievement at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-24-2007)
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented its Henry Mancini Award to Marc Shaiman at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards held last Tuesday night (April 17) at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Califo... More HEAVEN From Scott
by News Editor (Fri 12-23-2005)
20th Century Fox will be releasing a director's cut of KINGDOM OF HEAVEN today. Director Ridley Scott has added in 45 minutes of extra footage to the already 145 minute running time of the film. The special cut will run at one theater in Los Angeles.A Fo... Scott Bros. Handle Poe's TELL-TALE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-31-2007)
Ridley and Tony Scott will be managing the adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's THE TELL-TALE HEART, says the Hollywood Reporter. The brothers will be producing the psychological thriller under their Scott Free Productions for Michael Cuesta and screenwri... Scott and DiCaprio Reteam for DWELLER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-21-2008)
After just wrapping up their political thriller Body of Lies, director Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio will be back together again for a new dark thriller called The Low Dweller, says the Hollywood Reporter. The project is a spec from first-time writer... Scott Buffs Up For Bulletproof Monk
by Michael Mason (Thu 06-06-2002)
Sci-Fi
Wire
recently chatted with Charles Roven, producer of Bulletproof Monk,
about co-star Sean William Scott.
"Sean
William Scott is an incredibly talented guy," Roven said. "He can do it all.
Obviously, you guys know what a great ... 'Ant-Man' and 'Scott Pilgrim' battle for Edgar Wright's affections (Sat 02-16-2008)
'Hot Fuzz' director Edgar Wright tells Empire Online that either Marvel's 'Ant-Man' or the indie-comics-based 'Scott Pilgrim' could be his next movie. "I finished the script and I'm having a meeting about it next week," he said. "But it de...Ridley Scott Updates on BRAVE NEW WORLD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 10-06-2008)
Director Ridley Scott has been a busy man these past few years and judging from his slate of upcoming projects, his schedule seems to have no breaks in the near future. One of the least talked about projects of his agenda is Brave New World, a planned ada... Scott and Affleck Like The KIND ONE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-17-2008)
Director Ridley Scott and actor Casey Affleck are coming together for a new period noir mobster film titled The Kind One, reports Variety. Casey Affleck is attached to star in the film, which is based on a novel by Tom Epperson, who will write the screen... Asche & Spencer STAY with Director Marc Forster
by Randall Larson (Fri 09-23-2005)
Composing firm Asche & Spencer has scored STAY for Twentieth Century Fox, reteaming with MONSTER'S BALL director Marc Forster. The thriller, starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Ryan Gosling and Bob Hoskins, tells the tale of a psychiatrist's desperat... Ridley Scott Helming PERFUME?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 10-19-2001)
Having acquired the rights to the German novel PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER, Constantin Films is now developing the project as a directing vehicle for Ridley Scott.Constantin's Bernd Eichinger will develop the property with Scott. Meanwhile, the compa... Ridley Scott Set For SWIFT.
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-23-2001)
Ridley Scott has signed on board his next directing gig, a supernatural thriller for 20th Century Fox called SWIFT.The film, based on a pitch by scribe Stephen Cornwall, will tell the supernatural story of a detective investigating a series of brutal murd... Ender's Game (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Fresco Pictures.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Wolfgang Petersen (Director); Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty (Screenwriters); Robert Chartoff, Wolfgang Petersen,...EYE OF THE STORM variants
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 05-30-2002)
Debut issues of WildStorm Productions' "Eye of the Storm" mature readers titles will reach comic book stores with variant covers. The newly added variant covers will be by the same artists who provide each title's originally announced covers, with the ex... Scott Bakula Talks Shatner
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-02-2001)
Scott Bakula has been talking again about the coming ENTERPRISE, this time focusing on the shadow cast by the classic original STAR TREK TV series.While talking to TV Guide, Bakula spoke of the actor and his show, saying, "In my mind, he's the first and ... Tony Scott to "come out and play-i-ay"
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-25-2002)
Paramount Pictures and MTV films have selected director Tony Scott to lead their remake of the 1979 classic THE WARRIORS, an urban kid gang epic based closely on Homer's ODYSSEY. Extremely controversial upon release, initial screenings were accompanied... Ridley Scott Traveling Back to Sci-Fi?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
It seems almost fitting that Maniac columnist Damon Brown is spotlighting the wonders of Blade Runner and now there's a new report which has director Ridley Scott saying he's going back to the world of sci-fi very soon. After a very long break, Scott has ... Ridley Scott to direct TERMINATOR 3? (Thu 07-20-2000)
Reel.com columnist Jeffrey Wells writes that Ridley Scott may direct Terminator 3. The source of this tidbit is none other than Scott himself, who remarked in a recent BBC documentary about his film Blade Runner that he would be directing T3 after he fini...Scott Cranford on Auditioning for Superman Movie (Thu 11-25-2004)
Scott Cranford, the Metropolis Illinois' official Superman and good friend of the Superman Homepage, auditioned for the role of Superman for the up-coming movie. With the role having been won by Brandon Routh, Scott sent the Superman Homepage his report o...Anime Boston announces Guests of Honor Daisuke Moriyama, Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal (-)
BOSTON, Mass. - March 7, 2005 - The New England Anime Society is proud to announce that the creator of Chrno Crusade, Daisuke Moriyama, as well as voice actors Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal will be Guests of Honor at Anime Boston 2005 from...Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... "Dead" Director Gets "Life"
by News Editor (Wed 02-02-2005)
"Shaun of the Dead" co-writer and director Edgar Wright is in negotiations to direct "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life" for Universal Pictures. Eric Gitter and Marc Platt Productions' Marc Platt will produce.The story centers on a young slacker who me... Scott Has "Deja Vu"
by News Editor (Mon 03-28-2005)
Disney Studios and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are in negotiations with Tony Scott to direct the romantic thriller "Deja Vu." The story centers on an FBI agent who travels back in time and falls in love with a woman doomed to be murdered.The script is Terr... What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another serving of Comicscape calamity, where we rise above the fray and endorse insight over insults, and wisdom over whining. Once again, thanks to everyone for your praise and criticism in the comments secti... Music for Twin Terrors & International Cops
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-09-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS England's Harkit Records, who have preserved on CD such quirky and cultic scores of the '60s and 70s as BARBARELLA, THE PENTHOUSE, VANISHING POINT, THEY CAME TO ROB LAS VEGAS, and MODESTY BLAISE (and who will soon release BURKE... MAN ON FIRE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-23-2004)
MAN ON FIRE is a tough film to review, in that it's hard to discuss one of its central issues without giving away a key plot twist. Based on the novel by A.J. Quinnell (which was filmed once before, in 1987, with Scott Glenn in the lead and Italy as the s... Dining out at the DAWN OF THE DEAD premiere
by Sue Schneider (Fri 03-19-2004)
DAWN OF THE DEAD opens today in theaters across the country. Universal Pictures/Strike Entertainment/New Amsterdam Entertainment recently held the World Premiere, at where else...The Beverly Center Mall in West Hollywood, California.Walking through the ma... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Thu 10-12-2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the... Universal Outbids for EA's Take on DANTE'S INFERNO
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 11-03-2008)
Just a few days after a bidding war within Hollywood was revealed over EA's upcoming title Dante's Inferno, Universal Pictures has come out on top with the rights. Other participants of the bidding tug of war included Paramount, New Regency and MGM after ... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
As I said yesterday here, the studios have out done themselves at the box office for the year of 2007. Universal Pictures has issued the following statement with the acknowledgement that this past year was their best in their nearly 100 years of existence... 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... Ascending into the Iconic: Separating Fiction From Legend
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-04-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another week of comic shopping on Thursday. I hope you didn’t break down sobbing at the counter yesterday afternoon when you tried to pick up your books. I remember one Internet journalist describi... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)
OPINION: Before we get started, there's various and sundry stuff to cover. Thanks to Jeremy Travaglini for pointing out that the DC annual crossover event a few years back was actually named "Bloodlines" rather than "New Blood"; to J. Adams for suggesting... Comicscape - September 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-15-2004)
OPINION: Thank you to all those who wrote in regarding last week's column about the darkening of comics! There were easily as many people who felt that this darkening is a new trend as those who felt it's simply the continuation of a trend that started wa... Dawn of the Dead
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Sat 03-13-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Beacon Communications/Strike Entertainment/New Amsterdam Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ving Rhames (Kenneth); Sarah Polley (Ana); Mekhi Phifer (Andre); Jake Weber (Micha... WildStorm's BLACK SUN
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-21-2002)
BLACK SUN is a six-issue mini-series, launching in September as part of WildStorm's Eye of the Storm mature readers imprint. The series is written by Marc Andreyko, with art and covers by Trevor Scott, using digital techniques. Here's how BLACK SUN is d... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... JAY AND SILENT BOB Premiere Pix
by Sue Schneider (Wed 09-26-2001)
August saw the opening of Kevin Smith's possible final New Jersey cycle of films in JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK. The event, of course, saw Smith in attendance, alongside some of the film's stars, including Jason Mewes, Jason Lee, Marc Blucas, Will Ferr... UPDATED 'Witchblade' to roll cameras in September (Mon 05-12-2008)
The 'Witchblade' feature film is on the fast track with cameras set to start rolling this September in Australia. Platinum Studios, Top Cow Prods. and Arclight Films are teaming up to launch the film franchise. Plans are to shoot the film on location in...Universal Options Alien Invasion in RESURRECTION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)
Universal is planning another comic adaptation, centering on the aftermath of an alien invasion. The studio has optioned Marc Guggenheim's Resurrection comic from Oni Press and has set producer Scott Stuber and Eric Gitter to produce the flick. Guggenheim... HAIRSPRAY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-20-2007)
This reviewer is not a pushover for movie musicals – don’t lynch me, but not only didn’t I like The Producers, I didn’t like Grease. However, Hairspray – which, like The Producers, has the pedigree of being a non-musical film... Shadow's and Light: Rosenberg talks 'Darkness' and 'Magdalena' feature film
by Dave Richards (Thu 01-26-2006)
It's been said that movies are composed of shadows and light. So it's fitting that "The Darkness" and "Magdalena" two Top Cow Publishing characters that are associated with these forces are in development for the big screen. Comics2Film spoke with Pl... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... BLACK HAWK Rising Part Two
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Sun 01-27-2002)
In the first part of our Ridley Scott profile, the director explained how the events of Sept. 11 affected the release of his new military drama, BLACK HAWK DOWN. The true tale of U.S. servicemen who were stranded in Somalia in 1993 and participated in the... VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ART ISSUE OF SHOJO BEAT MAGAZINE (Mon 02-11-2008)
March 2008 Issue Features Original Cover Illustration By Noted Comic Book Artist Bryan Lee O’Malley And A Range Of Articles On Manga Art And Video Game Design San Francisco, CA, February 12, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the enter...Scott preps KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
The trades are reporting today that Ridley Scott's next film will be a project titled KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, and that PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN co-star Orlando Bloom is looking likely to be the movie's leading man.KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is set in the 12th century a... Comicscape - March 3, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-03-2004)
OPINION: A warning: this is likely to be the most random and unorganized column you've ever read here at COMICSCAPE. If you don't like it, you could always go over to the COMIC BOOK RESOURCES site and read randomly organized columns there - except the dif... November 11 November 17: NOW Gets it Wrong
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-11-2002)
I never thought I'd say this but I've got a big problem with the National Organization for Women.Does that make me a traitor to my gender? Just wondering.Here's the deal: NOW just released its 2002 Feminist Primetime Report, which examines the programming... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Dimension acquires THE DARKNESS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-07-2004)
Platinum Studios has struck a deal with Top Cow Productions, the comic book publisher of THE DARKNESS, to bring a movie based on the action/horror series to the big screen. Partnering with the two companies is Dimension Films. The announcement of a DARKNE... Don't Judge a Book By Its Pilot
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-03-2005)
This hasn't been the greatest season for pilots. Don't get me wrong: there have been several that I think will develop into worthwhile shows, assuming they survive long enough to do so. We've seen a bumper crop of high-concepts (PRISON BREAK) and genre ... Merry Hogswatch
by Matt Kamen (Fri 12-22-2006)
With your holiday of choosing mere days away, if not already begun, I'd just like to take a brief moment to thank you all for reading and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season's Greetings all around!
Hogswatching
After 20 ... Fractured Soundtrack
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-26-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Brothers and award-winning film composers Jeff and Mychael Danna reunite to invest Gregory Hoblit’s thriller, Fracture, with a sheen of dark, reflective melody and atmosphere. The soundtrack was rel... Dilbert creator Scott Adams expects eventual movie (Fri 01-16-2004)
In an interview with the Motley Fool radio show, Adams says, "We've noodled with the movie concept, and I think that sooner or later there will be a Dilbert movie [although] there's nothing in production at the moment." The quote is about at minute 8.Marc Worden Talks 'Iron Man' (Tue 01-23-2007)
"It was a different experience having the other actors there during the recording session," Worden said. "Because there are so many interpersonal relationships, especially with Tony and his father Howard, played by John McCook, that helped." It's a wa...Marc Worden Talks Ultimate Avengers & Iron Man (Sun 04-02-2006)
As part of the cast of Ultimate Avengers movies from Lionsgate and Marvel, Worden gives voice to Iron Man. But it doesn't end there. Worden is also playing Tony Stark and his alter ego in an Iron Man movie scheduled for later this year. More...Marc Canton talks '300' sequel (Thu 06-26-2008)
Reporting from the 34th Annual Saturn Awards, Collider.com talked to Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Bernie Goldmann, the producers of '300'. "We're looking for another '300' and we're looking for Frank Miller and Zack [Snyder] to do thier thing. We...Interview Scott Mitchell Rosenberg (Wed 03-10-2004)
Executive Producing Unique, based on the forthcoming graphic novel, which will be part of the Platinum Studios Macroverse. The feature film adaptation is being released by Disney, written by Michael Cooney and directed by David GoyerStardate 008.14: You Can't Go Home Again
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-14-2000)
Ken Biller had a busy week chatting with online sites about what we can expect on Voyager this season. Scifi.com, the official Trek site at startrek.com, and Fandom`s own Anna Kaplan all posted interviews with Voyager`s current exec. Like Rick Berman, Bil... Michael Cera to Lead SCOTT PILGRIM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Michael Cera (Superbad) is in final negotiations to star in Scott Pilgrim's Little Life, says The Hollywood Reporter. Edgar Wright is directing the adventure romance, based on the graphic novel of the same name published by Oni Press. Marc Platt, Eric Gi... Scott Farrar Talks TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-01-2007)
The visual effects supervisor and second unit director of TRANSFORMERS, the smash hit earlier this summer for Paramount and Dreamworks, talked the sequel a bit with Sci Fi Wire while on a visit to ILM.
"We want to improve on some of the processes t... Alien 5
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-21-2005)
Genre: Science Fiction/Horror/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Brandywine.Project Phase: Movies Rumored.Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet, but both Sigourney Weaver (Ripley) and Winona Ryder (Call) have voiced their interest to retur... Walken teaming with Scott
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-17-2003)
While he's busy working on an acceptance speech that he might need for next Sunday's Oscars, actor Christopher Walken is also in talks to join the cast of Tony Scott's next film, MAN ON FIRE.If a deal can be reached, Walken would play an old friend of the... 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... Washington Riding the PELHAM with Scott
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington will be reuniting with director Tony Scott for the fourth time (Deja Vu, Man on Fire, Crimson Tide) for a remake of the 1974 thriller, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, says Entertainment Weekly. Sony is fast tracki... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 5: Into the Black Hole
by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... 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 ... 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF on the way
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-17-2001)
Disaster assistance has been flooding into the New York and Washington DC areas in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Comicdom is doing its part to aid in the relief effort by pulling together and creating 9-... Intrepid Uncovers Hitchcockian COLD LIGHT OF DAY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-28-2008)
Intrepid Pictures is on board to produce Scott Wiper's Hitchcockian thriller The Cold Light of Day, says the Hollywood Reporter. The company's principals Trevor Macy and Marc D. Evans will finance and produce the project, which will be looking for distrib... Freestyle Opens Trailer Online for Animated DELGO
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-22-2008)
The animated gurus over at Fathom Studios have launched a trailer for their upcoming animated adventure Delgo. The upcoming PG fantasy features the voicework of Freddie Prinze, Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Anne Bancroft, Chris Kattan, Val Kilmer, Lou ... Robotech Remastered: Extended Edition Vol. #06
by Luis Cruz (Sun 01-09-2005)
What They SayIn the aftermath of the war with the Robotech Masters, the Invid arrive on Earth to lay waste to the already battle-weary armies of the Southern Cross. Led by the Regis, their supreme ruler, the protoplasmic Invid turn Earth into a massive sl... Davis Has Zits
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-20-2002)
Reports from Variety
indicate that Adam "Tex" Davis has done a rewrite on the screenplay
for Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman's comic strip Zits. Davis came on
board the Universal Pictures project back in the summer.
Shawn Levy (Big
Fat Liar) is attache... Rymer confirmed as 'Witchblade' director
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-22-2008)
Although Bloody-Disgusting.com broke this news over a month ago, Variety now confirms that 'Battlestar Galactica' helmer Michael Rymer is set to direct and co-produce the 'Witchblade' movie.
'Witchblade' is, of course, based on Top Cow's flagship... Goss and Dewan Lead MAGDALENA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-23-2008)
Jenna Dewan and Luke Goss are attached to star in Magdalena, an adaptation of the comic book featuring the holy warrior. Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures, Platinum Studios and Top Cow Productions are behind the project. Hurd and Platinum chairma... THE X-MEN: On Location
by Bryan Cairn (Thu 04-06-2000)
In a dimly lit distillery turned seedy Canadian redneck trucker bar, something`s about to go down. An enraged and hulking patron with a sharp knife suddenly lunges at a stranger sporting a distinctive pointy hairstyle, a leather jacket, and lumberjack shi... LEGEND
by JEFF BOND (Wed 05-22-2002)
With big screen fantasy making a big comeback courtesy of LORD OF THE RINGS, it's the perfect time to go back and revisit Ridley Scott's LEGEND, one of the most visually luxuriant, sumptuously scored and, ultimately, most problematic fantasy films ever ma... WITCHBLADE Gets Big Screen Treatment
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)
This is really an update on an older story, which was first announced in December 2005.
Platinum Studios, Top Cow Prods. and Arclight Films will team on a live-action feature adaptation of WITCHBLADE, based on the Top Cow comicbook franchise. Since 1995... Music of the Seven Seas
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-10-2003)
This Week’s RecommendationSHarry Gregson-Williams pulls a Howard Shore and emerges from the rhythm-action field of PHONE BOOTH, ENEMY OF THE STATE (with Trevor Rabin), SPY GAMES and THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS with a thoroughgoing orchestral swashbuckler, the... 14th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-03-1999)
There was once an era, decades ago, when science fiction television shows were not popular and had little or no legitimacy--an era when the genre was looked down upon by the mainstream media and within Hollywood. In today’s climate of a thousand channels,... Star Trek and Fantasy Anthologies, Douglass, Erikson, and More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 08-23-2006)
Hot damn! Last week's lame outputting of new fantasy and sci fi literature is officially eclipsed by the cornucopia of new hardback releases coming out today. From armor-plated unicorns to world-destroying aliens, we've got a flavor to fit everyone's ta... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT on Disc!
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-10-1999)
This excellent feature film, the sleeper success of last summer, is now available on DVD as part of Paramount’s Widescreen Collection. One might wonder whether the simple, cutout style of animation really benefits from the high-tech presentation: is the p... Which one…
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-02-2007)
When it comes down to it you have to ask yourself, “Which one do I buy?” Is it the DVD titled “Special Edition” or do I save a few bucks and just get the movie? How many times will I watch those special features? &nb... Joker's Girlfriend, Superman Returns & Beyond!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Welcome to the latest edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, where we cover genre entertainment buzz ranging from wild speculation to straight from the horse’s mouth. Today we’ll cover everything from Lex Luthor putting on Freddy’s ... Guggenheim's 'Resurrection' rises at Universal (Mon 04-28-2008)
Marc Guggenheim's comic series 'Resurrection' is the latest Oni Press title to get snapped up by Universal Pictures. According to press materials about the comic, it picks up where other alien invasion movies leave off: After years of conflict the aliens...No GAG Order
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-17-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Perseverance Records has released Dennis Dreith's disturbingly sinister score for Scott McKinley's directorial debut, 2005's GAG, a macabre story about a residential burglary gone horribly, horribly wrong. Dreith, who scored th... Trolling
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-11-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
Richard’s Band’s 1986 score for Troll remains one of the best and most ambitious of his career. Released only on LP from Restless Records and quickly evaporated into oblivion, the score h... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta...