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The Hidden Side of Claudia Christian, Part 3
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 04-10-2000)
...for kids!`Matthew F. Saunders contributed to the HIGHLANDER portion of this article. BLAIR WITCH: THE SECRET CONFESSION OF RUSTIN PARR - Fiction Review
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 10-27-2000)
`In May 1941, a hermit named Rustin Parr told police he murdered seven children in Burkittsville, Md. But the night before he was hanged, Parr told his priest an entirely different story. Now—nearly sixty years later—the details of Rustin Parr’s final con... Matthew O'Leary, Frailty's Child Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Fri 04-19-2002)
14 year old Matthew O'Leary is currently starring alongside Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton in Paxton's directorial debut, the dark thriller FRAILTY. O'Leary plays the younger version of Fenton Meiks McConaughey plays the older Fenton who, along wit... 
Matthew O'Leary, Frailty's Child Part One
by Pamela Harland (Thu 04-18-2002)
At just 14 he has already worked with some pretty big names... John Travolta, Matthew McConaughey, Antonio Banderas and Bill Paxton. Yet, things have only just begun for young Matthew O'Leary whose latest film was Paxton's directorial debut. Paxton's FRAI... Matthew Davis Joining DARKO Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-16-2008)
Actor Matthew Davis has joined the cast of Fox's upcoming S. Darko, a sequel to their cult hit Donnie Darko. Davis is no novice to low budget horror movies having starred in Urban Legends: Final Cut, Bloodrayne and Below. The actor will be joining the alr... Zoinks! Like, it's Matthew Lillard!
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Tue 06-11-2002)
This summer, Matthew Lillard gets to be one of the greatest animated icons of the last two generations - a tireless crusader against evil, a dedicated crime-fighter who swings into battle with the utterance of a single battle-cry... "Zoinks!"Well, so Shag... Where there's 'Smoke' there's Matthew Fox (Mon 06-30-2008)
Variety reports that Matthew Fox may star in the adaptation of B. Clay Moore's forthcoming graphic novel 'Billy Smoke'. The book, illustrated by Eric Kim and set for publication in 2009 by Oni Press, centers on a redemption-seeking hit man who's near-fat...Matthew Fox Ready to Lead BILLY SMOKE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
Matthew Fox ("Lost") is gearing up to star in the preemptive adaptation of Warner Bros.' Billy Smoke, reports Variety. The comic about a hitman seeking redemption is being written by B. Clay Moore and illustrated by Eric Kim, but it won't be pu... Matthew Fox on beaing a "bad ass" in 'Speed Race' (Sat 01-05-2008)
'Lost' star Matthew Fox recently talked to Entertainment Weekly about playing the masked older brother to 'Speed Racer' in the upcoming Wachowski Bros. movie. "Racer X is all about mystery. And it's all about not just disguise of suit, but it's disg...Matthew Vaughn completes 'Kick-Ass' script (Wed 05-07-2008)
The Daily Mail reports that Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman have just completed a screenplay based on Mark Millar’s graphic comic book 'Kick-Ass'. The pair collaborated more recently on the script for 'Stardust'. 'Kick-Ass' is Millar's latest crea...Matthew Vaugh ready to toughen the mutants up in 'X-Men 3' (Tue 05-03-2005)
"I have plans to put my stamp on it," say director Matthew Vaugh about 'X-Men 3'. "I hope to, I mean the studio has been incredibly supportive. I thought when I pitched them the way I wanted to make the movie, they'd run a mile. I think the X-Men are very...Video Interview: Matthew Vaughn on 'X-Men 3' (Tue 05-03-2005)
Matthew Vaughn takes some time out from talking about 'Layer Cake' to answer questions about 'X-Men 3'.Matthew Bomer Still Interested in Superman (Sat 11-22-2003)
Soaper Matthew Bomer was once under consideration to play 'Superman' and now stars on the TV series 'Tru Calling.' TV Guide recently interviewed him and asked about the Man of Steel. "The director [Brett Ratner] who wanted me in the role was taken off ...Matthew Vaughn talks THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
After director Matthew Vaughn's latest fantasy film, STARDUST, bombed at the box office last month, he's admitted to being a little concerned about delving back into a new world with THOR. Not very surprising outlook after what happened but Vaughn feels h... Matthew Vaughn ankles 'Thor' (Thu 05-08-2008)
Some Marvel movie news from the Hollywood Reporter bears the interesting revelation that director Matthew Vaughn is no longer attached to the 'Thor' film. 'Thor' will be released about six weeks after 'Iron Man 2,' and Marvel is waiting for a script po...Or will Triple H be Matthew Vaughn's 'Thor'? (Tue 08-14-2007)
Our second 'Thor' casting rumor comes from CHUD. They report that wrestler Triple H is Marvel's choice to play the god of thunder on the big screen. This comes from an untested and unnamed source, who also claims that director Matthew Vaughn is dead se...Matthew Aldrich will adapt COUNTERFEIT SON
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-18-2006)
Matthew Aldrich has been hired by the Warner Bros Pictures based Alcon Entertainment to adapt the Elaine Marie Alphin novel COUNTERFEIT SON.The thriller is about a young man who tries to con a family out of their deceased son's trust fund."We always loved... Matthew Fox joins "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-20-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Fox has signed on to play Racer X in the upcoming Wachowski brothers live action film, Speed Racer. Fox will join Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman in the cast.Speed Racer cen... A peek at 'X-3' director Matthew Vaughan
by Jim Harvey (Tue 03-15-2005)
The Beat gives fans a look at Matthew Vaughn, the director for X-Men 3, the expected final installment of the X-Men movie series. Also, it turns out that he's actually no stranger to the comic world at all... Matthew Bomer Still Up for Superman? (Thu 07-31-2003)
Allegedly from the new Soap Opera Weekly... According to a source close to the actor, Matthew Bomer has been let go from 'Guiding Light'; the decision is storyline-dictated. Bomer joined 'GL' in 2001. According to insiders, the actor is still up for th...Matthew Vaughn Set to Direct THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-10-2007)
Marvel Studios has chosen director/producer Matthew Vaughn to lead up their next franchise to grace the big screen, THOR, says Variety. Vaughn is known for his producing credits in Snatch & Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrells as well his first direct... THE SECRET SERVICE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 02-20-2004)
The final series produced by Gerry Anderson in "Supermarionation" (at least until his attempt at a comeback with TERRAHAWKS in the 1980s), this is surely one of the oddest television shows ever broadcast. The production technique in itself is strange – ov... A Shojo Comedy of Errors
by L. Jagi Lamplighter (Fri 01-12-2001)
Lovers of true shojo rejoice. The first two issues of Tomoko Taniguchi`s latest work, Princess Prince, are now available on the newsstands. Previous works of Taniguchi that have been translated into English include Call Me Princess and Aquarium which i... BALE Plays with FIRE Part Two
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 07-15-2002)
Welsh-born actor Christian Bale quite literally lights up the screen in the post-apocalyptic-world-infested-with-dragons-who-like-to-consume-humans feature REIGN OF FIRE. Today, Bale continues his discussion of the film, focusing on how he managed to go t... HEXES
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-24-2000)
At least he thought he stood at his mother`s grave. But in Potter`s Field one nameless marker abided as well as any other.--HEXES, p. 11. Lots of kids play around with the occult. Matthew Galen and his friends were no exception. But when the occult re... Princess Prince Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko TaniguchiTranslated by:Julia RoseAdapted by:What They SayAnd Angel's Prophecy. Mourning the loss of his beloved wife, acting on a prophecy handed to him by an angel, the King of Gemstone decides to raise one of his twin... Stepford Wives, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 06-04-2004)
Genre: Comedy/Science Fiction.Studio: Paramount Pictures.Production Company: Scott Rudin Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Nicole Kidman (Joanna Eberhart); Matthew Broderick (Walter Kresby); Bette Midler (Bobbi Markowitz); Glenn Close (Cl... Sahara
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 06-14-2004)
Genre: Action/Adventure.Studio: Paramount Pictures.Production Company: Crusader Entertainment/j.k. livin prods.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Matthew McConaughey (Dirk Pitt); Steve Zahn; Penelope Cruz (Eva Rojas).Who's Making It: Breck Eisner (Direc... FRAILTY
by JEFF BOND (Fri 04-12-2002)
Ever since THE SIXTH SENSE, makers of American suspense thrillers have gotten so obsessed with plot twists, turns and trick endings that audiences have almost gotten used to enduring an hour or so of unintelligible plotting before they're handed a denouem... 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 ... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... 'Speed Racer' to cross Tribeca Film Festival finish line (Thu 04-03-2008)
From a press release 2008 Tribeca Film Festival to close with a special presentation screening of Wachowski Brothers' 'Speed Racer'. The film, which stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox will screen closing night, May 3, 200...First Look at RACER X
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
Entertainment Tonight went behind-the-scenes of SPEED RACER, providing a first look at Racer X (Matthew Fox). The upcoming adaptation of the popular 60's anime is directed by the Wachowski Bros. and stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan ... HAWKMAN #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-09-2002)
Ever since CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the Hawks have gotten a rum deal. First their continuity was heavily screwed over, then the new continuity was messed up by the well-done but poorly-timed HAWKWORLD miniseries, and then came ZERO HOUR-about which the ... FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... Bowman's REIGN Part Two
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 07-12-2002)
Director Rob Bowman's newest big-screen offering, REIGN OF FIRE, is being touted as the fusion of a medieval past with a kill-or-be-killed post-apocalyptic future. The film tells the story of what happens to the world when a young boy, Quinn, inadvertentl... Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)
The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i... Gellar on a Pup Named SCOOBY
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 06-18-2002)
It was bound to happen sooner or later; after all, SCOOBY-DOO did need some dusting off and revamping. However, this summer audiences old and new will experience a version of the ghost-hunting dog that would have been impossible to foresee when it was ori... Izabella Scorupco - Trapped in a REIGN OF FIRE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 07-09-2002)
Polish-born actress Izabella Scorupco is no stranger to action adventure films. She's co-starred with Pierce Brosnan in GOLDENEYE and tested the VERTICAL LIMIT with Chris O'Donnell.This week she returns to the silver screen in REIGN OF FIRE, a post-apocal... Neil Gaiman on Stars and Sand
by Alex Dueben (Tue 07-24-2007)
Neil Gaiman's turn on the Hollywood dance floor is coming up fast. The prolific comic writer/novelist/filmmaker is currently on a whirlwind tour that will culminate in his being a guest of honor at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Comics2Film's Al... Feedback rises to the challenge of being a real-life superhero
by Laura Ellison (Mon 04-30-2007)
When thinking of reality TV competition shows, usually the first images that come to mind are of back-stabbing, sniping contestants who will do anything to destroy their opponents and win the money. That is why the Sci-Fi channel's "Who Wants to Be a Su... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... Shrek 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 06-08-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Animated/Sequel.Studio:DreamWorks SKG.Production Company:DreamWorks SKG.Project Phase:In the Can.Type of Animation:Computer Generated Imagery.Whose Voices Are In It:Mike Myers (Shrek); Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona); Eddie Murphy (Donkey); Jo... Are we sick of Neil Gaiman yet?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-09-2007)
Clearly we are in the year of Neil Gaiman, the filmmaker. With no less than three movies coming ('Stardust', 'Beowulf' and 'Coraline'), Gaiman has been making quite a few press rounds. Comics2Film had yet another chance to sit down with what was meant to ... DEAD AND BREAKFAST on DVD in September
by News Editor (Fri 08-12-2005)
DEAD AND BREAKFAST, Matthew Leutwyler’s take on the “un-dead” genre, is headed to DVD on September 6th from Anchor Bay Entertainment. The film will also be available day-and-date on the Universal Media Disc (UMD) format for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) ... Directing MODERN VAMPIRES, Part One
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-12-1999)
One of the strange, baffling, but ultimately intriguing oddities of midnight cult cinema was THE FORBIDDEN ZONE, a low-budget movie that appeared on a handful of screens in the early 1980s. The visual style of the black-and-white effort--with its expressi... Manga Review: Gacha Gacha - Next Revolution (Fri 02-02-2007)
Starting off on the sex appeal side of things this morning, Matthew\'s got a look at the minor reboot that Gacha Gacha got with its second half. The first separate five volumes of the series had plenty of fan service, but as Matthew puts it in the review,...Manga Peek: Suzuka (Thu 08-17-2006)
This book is due out in a couple of weeks from Del Rey, but Ed\'s checking in a bit early with a look at the galley version that we\'d been sent recently. We\'ll be following it up with a final review within the next couple of weeks from Matthew who will ...Who We Are (Tue 06-06-2006)
It\'s a new week and that means a new spotlight as we work through our staffers here. Up this week is one of our moderators whose been around for some time (and hopefully for some time to come) as we talk with Matthew Carter, better known on the forums as...Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 02-21-2007)
It\'s a full week with a new batch of Small Bodied Manga Reviews. This week, Ed, Jarred, Matthew, Patricia and Sakura take a look at a variety of titles such as Fruits Basket, Ghost Hunt, Night of the Beasts, Our Kingdom, Satsuma Gishiden and Tenshi Ja Na...Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 07-04-2007)
Even though it\'s a holiday here we\'re still kicking through a number of reviews and items today, including our weekly column of Small Bodied Manga Reviews. This week is another diverse edition as Ed takes on Berserk from Dark Horse, Patricia with From E...Manga Peek: Pumpkin Scissors (Wed 08-01-2007)
Due out at the end of November 2007, Matthew has managed to snag an early look at a galley for Del Rey\'s release of Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #1 this morning.Manga Review: Twilight of the Dark Master (Fri 04-14-2006)
We\'re whittling down more of the recent stack of Digital Manga Publishing books we received and today it\'s Matthew who\'s taking a look at the June 2005 release of Twilight of the Dark Master, a one shot book.Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 07-11-2007)
Midweek has arrived once again before we knew it which means its time to hit up the latest round of Small Bodied Manga Reviews. This week has Danielle looking at Hunter x Hunter from Viz Media, Ed on the last volume of Jazz from Digital Manga Publishing, ...Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 06-27-2007)
Taking a break once again from the numerous first volumes that are being released, the manga review team is focusing on continuing series with this weeks edition of Small Bodied Manga Reviews. Ed takes a look at Eureka Seven from Bandai Entertainment and ...Alternate Angles (Fri 02-15-2002)
Since I know better to think my opinion is the end-all be-all of what's good and bad out there, here's a variety of other opinions on recent shows from others who read the site: Vandread Vol. #1 by Roman Martel Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #14: Fire Requiem b...Two Genre Stories Eyed by Laika
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-24-2008)
In a detailed report of billionaire Phil Knight, the trade is announcing a few projects that the Nike operator is running through his CG and stop-motion company Laika. While his animation company is already releasing Coraline soon, they also have three ne... Rogue Takes on Egan's THE KEEP
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
Universal's Rogue Pictures, a genre branch who has a decent record of keeping budgets low and profits high, has grabbed the rights to Ehren Kruger's big screen treatment of The Keep, based on Jennifer Egan's novel. Prague-based producer Matthew Stillman ... Update: Marsden Joins TRANSFORMERS 2 & Video
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-03-2008)
Update: As pointed out earlier this morning in the report below, filming is underway in the Bethleham location and the first video scoop for it has arrived online this afternoon courtesy of SHH. They also have a report from a fan in the area. You can chec... NINJA ASSASSIN Begins Production for McTeigue
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
The team behind V for Vendetta are back in action and one has to wonder if the Wachowski brothers will have better luck as producers this time around than they did as directors for Speed Racer, the lowest cash producing film of May. Warner Bros. has sent ... Madden and Vaughn Team up for DEBT Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
John Madden is in negotiations to helm the Nazi-hunter thriller The Debt for Miramax, says the Hollywood Reporter. Madden will be working alongside producer Matthew Vaughn (Stardust, Thor) and writer Jane Goldman (Stardust) in adapting the remake of the I... New Video Journal for Zack Snyder's WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)
A fourth video journal has popped up online for the coming adaptation of the graphic novel Watchmen, courtesy of UGO. This clip has the comic author Dave Gibbons talking about working on the set of the Zack Snyder film. The WB film stars Patrick Wilson, ... Region 1 Alternate Angles (Sun 04-13-2003)
Let\'s just say we\'re caught up in this department at least:Trouble Chocolate vol. #1 by Sean Kennedy Berserk Vol. #1 by John Robinson .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login by Tom Chung Berserk Vol. #5 by Matthew Crisp Inmu Box Set by Michael Thomas Vicious Box Set...Region 2 Alternate Angles (Fri 06-21-2002)
Only a few this time around: Jojo\'s Bizarre Adventure Prequel OVA. Adventure 4 by Lev Babiev Amon: Apocalypse of DevilMan by Gary Hastings Evangelion: Death and Rebirth / The End of Evangelion by Ty Buckman Akira Special Edition by John Haley Princess Mo...Anime Boston Update (Wed 05-08-2002)
Shameless plug time folks: For Immediate Release: The New England Anime Society, Inc. and AnimeOnDVD.com, joint sponsors of Anime Boston 2003, are proud to announce that Tiffany Grant, Kirby Morrow and Jamie McGonnigal will be appearing as Guests of Hono...Aoi House in Love! (Fri 08-24-2007)
Matthew has taken a dip into the western side of things today with a look at the July 2007 release of Aoi House in Love! Vol. #1 from Seven Seas Entertainment.DVD A Day Giveaway (Thu 12-30-2004)
Congrats to Matthew Reis this morning as he\'s ending the year with a contest prize of Texhnolyze Vol. #3 from Geneon Entertainment. We\'re taking entries right now for today\'s prize, a copy of Dokkoida?! Vol. #2, so enter now!Small Bodied Manga Review: Le Chevalier D\'Eon (Fri 03-21-2008)
Matthew is hitting a title from his pile this morning with the September 2007 release of Le Chevalier D\'Eon Vol. #3 (of 6) from Del Rey.Priest Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Thu 04-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayVascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. His faith was shattered after he lost his wife and children t... Mahoromatic Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Mon 11-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Bunjuro Nakayama, Bow DitamaTranslated by:Jeremiah BourqueAdapted by:What They SayWhen Chizuko narrowly escapes being flattened like a pancake by an oncoming truck, her savior turns out to be Tou Ryuga, the new cooking instruc... Blassreiter Episode 02
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-16-2008)
What They SayMeet Gerd, the invincible motorcycle-racing champ...whose career is cut short when a rage-filled Demoniac interrupts a race, causing utter destruction. Gerd ends up in a wheelchair never to ride again. Amidst his despair, he is approached by ... Kiki's Delivery Service
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayA young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. The Review!Disney finally releases Kiki?s Delivery Service on DVD four and a ... Puri Puri Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 05-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chiaki TaroTranslated by:Danielle Sullivan and Asako OtomoAdapted by:Ailen Lujo and Matthew ScrivnerWhat They SayAll he ever hoped for was to be one step closer to becoming a priest, but Masato Kamioda gets more than he bargai... Pink iPod Of Doom: Pillows, Utena, Ghost in the Shell & .hack//GAME
by Lauren Goodnight (Sat 05-28-2005)
The Pink iPod of DOOM has not been appeased. APPEASE THE POD! Come to And now, for your reviews.
The Pillows: Penalty Life
Geneon Entertainment
God, I wish I liked this album. I wish there had been even a shred of originality, some moment of shining ... WATCHMEN'S Freighter Storyline Hits DVD Early
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-27-2008)
Contrary to previous reports, it seems that there will be a special Watchmen DVD release hitting shelves around the same time that the movie hits theaters next March. Snyder reported that the "Tales of the Black Freighter" storyline wouldn't be ... Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... Welcome to the NHK Empty Art Box Contest (Sat 11-01-2003)
After converting the bulk of our DVD collection to thinpaks in order to conserve space, we ended up with a huge stack of empty art boxes. Rather than just have them laying around here or being put in storage...Small Bodied Manga Review (Fri 07-04-2008)
Matthew is whittling down another book from his pile today with a look at the April 2008 release of Junk Vol. #6 by Kia Asamiya from DrMaster Publications.Adult Manga Review (Thu 06-26-2008)
Matthew is tackling a recent new adult manga release from Icarus Publishing today with a look at the May 2008 release of the After School Sex Slave Club by Tuna Empire.Small Bodied Manga Review: My Heavenly Hockey Club (Mon 03-24-2008)
Matthew is digging into his pile a bit with something slightly older this morning with a look at the November 2007 release of My Heavenly Hockey Club Vol. #3 (of 9) from Del Rey.Small Bodied Manga Review: Junk (Thu 03-20-2008)
Matthew is catching up on another title this week by taking a look at the December 2007 release of Junk Vol. #5 (of 5 and still going) from DrMaster.Adult Manga Review: Heat (Mon 02-25-2008)
After a fair bit of yaoi material this past week it\'s time for something on the other side of the fence as Matthew takes a look at the October 2007 release of Heat: Ring of Destiny from Icarus Publishing.Manga Review: Black God (Wed 10-10-2007)
Matthew has a bit of an early look today at one of the first titles from Yen Press with their late October 2007 release of Black God Vol. #1.Manga Review: Dark Metro (Thu 04-24-2008)
We\'re going to run the gamut of genres across all our reviews today and we\'re kicking it off as Matthew takes a look at the February 2008 release of Dark Metro Vol. #1 (of 3) by Tokyo Calen and Yoshiken from TOKYOPOP today.Manga Review: XS Hybrid (Fri 04-25-2008)
Matthew is checking in with a Dark Horse manga review of his own today with a look at their December 2007 release of XS Hybrid Vol. #3 (of 5) by Song Ji-Hyung. This series looks to be fairly abandonend at this point with no new volumes yet solicited since...Small Bodied Manga Review (Fri 06-20-2008)
Matthew is catching up on this series from Del Rey Manga this week with a look at their January 2008 release of Kagetora Vol. #8 by Akira Segami.Small Bodied Manga Review (Fri 06-06-2008)
Matthew is getting caught up a bit on this series from Del Rey Manga this morning with the March 2008 release of Suzuka Vol. #7 by Kouji Seo.Small Bodied Manga Review: Tsukihime (Tue 04-29-2008)
Matthew is getting us current on an ongoing series from DrMaster this morning with a look at the February 2008 release of Tsukihime: Lunar Legend Vol. #5 from Type Moon / Sasakishonen.Kodansha Morning International Manga Competition Discussion (Fri 08-31-2007)
Manga reviewer Matthew Alexander was lucky enough to sit down with Eijiro Shimada, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of MORNING, a weekly manga magazine, and Editor-in-Chief of MORNING 2, a bimonthly magazine, and Yukari Shiina of world-manga.com during the San Dieg...Matt Frewer Joins WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Matt Frewer, best known as the 80's icon Max Headroom, has joined the cast of Zack Snyder's WATCHMEN, reports MTV. Frewer will be playing Moloch the Mystic, a satanic villain and magician. The film already stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew... 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... Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)
Release Date: June 26, 2009 Studio: DreamWorks and ParamountDirector: Michael Bay Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Ehren Kruger Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas, Rainn Wilson, Matthew M... Rated R JOHN RAMBO Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)
A second Rated-R trailer of JOHN RAMBO has appeared online. A few months ago, a redband look at the upcoming installment of the returning Vietnam vet hit the web featuring some dialogue in the film and culminating in some gruesome kills from Rambo himself... Kevin McKidd Talks THOR Rumors
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-07-2007)
A few weeks ago, Robert Sanchez over at IESB.net passed along the news that actor Kevin McKidd(Hbo's Rome) was in consideration to star in Matthew Vaughn's adaptation of THOR. So, are the rumors true? Technically, yes, but perhaps not as the Norse God him... 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... New RAMBO Trailer Shoots Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Along with another new title, simply called RAMBO, Millennium Films and Lionsgate have released a new trailer for the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise. The film was written, directed and produced by Sylvester Stallone. It stars Sylvester ... Update: First WATCHMEN Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
Update #2: The first trailer for Watchmen is now online over at Apple. Click here to watch the first look at the upcoming Zack Snyder-led comic adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel. You can also watch the production blogs via our "Watchmen"... Zack Snyder Blogs the WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-03-2007)
Some new updates for Zack Snyder's adaptation of the Alan Moore comic WATCHMEN appeared online courtesy of Warner Bros. The official site for the upcoming film has been updated with a new production blog from Snyder as well some photos of the product... Foxx Tracks Racial Killer in ZEBRA MURDERS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-25-2007)
Nearly a month after The Kingdom hit theaters, screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan and Jamie Foxx will be reteaming for a new crime thriller called THE ZEBRA MURDERS: A SEASON OF KILLING, RACIAL MADNESS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS. The film will be bas... Tyler Mane Looking For THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-29-2007)
Ever since director Matthew Vaughn has been officially attached to the upcoming adaptation of THOR, rumors have been spreading like a wildfire on which actor take up the anvil in the title role. We know one actor is seriously being looked at by the studio... RUSH HOUR 3 Kicks the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)
While there were three new wide releases debuting this weekend, only one of them turned out to be a success. The winner for this week’s box office report is the buddy cop comedy, Rush Hour 3, for New Line and director Brett Ratner. The third install... Porter Signs on as Young X
by News Editor (Mon 06-04-2007)
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' Scott Porter has signed on to play Rex in Warner Bros.' SPEED RACER.
Porter will be the younger version of Speed Racer's older brother who fakes his death and later returns as Racer X, played by Matthew ... Searchlight Digs ANATOMY
by News Editor (Tue 05-15-2007)
Fox Searchlight has picked up the rights to Matthew Spicer & Max Winkler's script THE ORNATE ANATOMY OF LIVING THINGS.
The story centers on a Gotham bookstore clerk who discovers a museum devoted to his life.
Jason Reitman will produce.&nb... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Free Twin Peaks 2!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-03-2007)
Not long ago we published my interview with the Film Crew, a revival of sorts of Mystery Science Theater 3000 in which final cast members Kevin Murphy, Mike Nelson and Paul Corbett would riff on obnoxious psychotronic flicks in a series of DVDs. The g... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... Two New JOHN RAMBO Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-18-2007)
Two new photos from JOHN RAMBO have appeared online this afternoon courtesy of Comingsoon. One photo is on the left hand side with John (Sylvester Stallone) hunting something in the water with his bow. To see the other photo, click right here. T... STARDUST
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 08-10-2007)
Neil Gaiman’s 1999 novel Stardust was a charming piece of fantasy fiction, told with just the right amount of contemporary humor sprinkled over a once-upon-a-time tale about a young lad from 19th-century England who journeys to an enchanted realm fo... Gugino is Jupiter in WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
Another casting for the upcoming adaptation of Alan Moore's WATCHMEN by director Zack Snyder. Actress Carla Gugino (Sin City) has been cast into the role of "Sally Jupiter", a dancer turned heroine aka Silk Spectre in the Minutemen, a group befo... Oxymandias Is Set for WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-23-2007)
Director Zack Snyder (300) is expected to announce his cast for WATCHMEN later this week at the Comic Con 2007 event. That's not stopping some of those names from being released before the show. Yesterday, Ackerman was announced to be playing "The Si... Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Casting has been completed on the much-anticipated sixth installment of the Warner Bros. Pictures "Harry Potter" film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner B... Brad Pitt Out of STATE OF PLAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-22-2007)
Brad Pitt won't be reteaming with Edward Norton for the first time since FIGHT CLUB after all. He has left the project STATE OF PLAY due to script concerns, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The trade says that the actor and director Kevin MacDonald have be... McConaughey Is the New MAGNUM P.I?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-03-2008)
Move over Tom Selleck, we may have a new Magnum P.I. very soon. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that actor Matthew McConaughey has been offered the part but he's still in the process of reading the script. Writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeb... Vaughn Updates THOR and Wright Updates ANT MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)
It seems Empire Online is getting some good updates on some high profile projects from their Sony Ericsson Empire Awards. Two more updates include director Matthew Vaughn updating the fans on the status of his upcoming adaptation of Thor while director Ed... Snyder's Wrap Blog on WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-20-2008)
Director Zack Snyder has posted his thoughts on wrapping up filming for Watchmen courtesy of the official website. In the blog, he also released a new screenshot, which you can see on the left. The upcoming adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel ... Cohen: MUMMY 3 Trailer Coming Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
Director Rob Cohen continues to keep us up to date on The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The man behind the third film in the franchise has once again updated his official website, giving us a hint that we can expect a trailer on the official site wit... In the Name of the King
by Tim Janson (Thu 04-17-2008)
A review of this DVD can be summed up in two words: Uwe Boll. The director, who gave us House of the Dead, Bloodrayne, and Alone in the Dark, returns with yet another video game adaptation, In the Name of the King. It just goes to prove that e... TV Wasteland: New Web Content in Fall
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-08-2008)
ABC was the first network to put full episodes of their series on the web two years ago. With this year’s upfronts, they intend to remain the true innovators for the online audience as we as being the most exciting network for advertisers. Currently... Top Maniacal Rumors: Pitt Wielding a Mighty Hammer?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarrod... More Time to Get LOST
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
ABC has announced that the series LOST will offer 17 hours per year for the 2009 and 2010 seaon -- not the previously planned 16 hours.
The network added two hours to the show's production plan because the WGA strike knocked three hours out of ... First Seven Minutes of RACER Online
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
Yahoo! Movies has posted the first seven mintues of SPEED RACER, which hits theaters tomorrow (May 9th). Click below to watch.
And from their write up... "Born to race cars, Speed Racer is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only... WATCHMEN Close to Wrapping (Mon 02-18-2008)
It seems from the latest update at the official website that production is nearly complete on the big screen adaptation of Watchmen. Executive producer Herb Gains issued a blog on the film which will star Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew G...X-FORCE #1
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)
I can accept the premise that Cyclops wants a black-ops squad to eliminate the enemies of mutant-kind, and that he finds himself willing to dispatch lethal force. After years of persecution, I figure that Scott Summers has to realize that a more pass... Official RAMBO Site Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The official website for RAMBO, the fourth installment of the series, has gone live for Lionsgate and Sylvester Stallone. The site features download, story concept, screenshot gallery, videos, cast & crew information, etc. The film stars Sylvester Sta... CHAIN LETTER Grabs Some Victims
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-27-2007)
The trade reports that Keith David, Betsy Russell(Saw III, Saw IV), Nikki Reed & Noah Segan have all joined the cast of the upcoming horror film CHAIN LETTER. The chain-wielding killer, dubbed "Chain Man", will be played by Michael Bailey Sm... More Set Photos for The WATCHMEN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-27-2007)
Some new set photos have appeared online for the WATCHMEN, the Zack Snyder-directed adaptation of the classic Alan Moore graphic novel. The official website posted these new pictures and they seem to show direct panels straight out of the 80's comic.... The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)
Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ... Three Clips from DUNGEON SIEGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
Three clips have appeared online for In The Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, courtesy of Youtube. The Uwe Boll-directed film, based on the best selling game, stars Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ray Liotta, Matthew Lillard, Burt ... Academy Award Info & Participants
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-15-2008)
Eightieth Academy Awards® telecast producer Gil Cates and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis today announced the presenters and performers who will participate in the February 24 Oscar® telecast.At a press conference h... Audiences Hunt After FOOL'S GOLD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-10-2008)
No new major genre releases to discuss in this weekend’s box office report but the two new films which debuted landed in the top two spots. Leading the pack is the romantic-adventure Fool’s Gold from Warner Bros. The film, starring Matthew McC... Two New CHUCK Episodes Air Tomorrow
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-23-2008)
A friendly reminder for "Chuck" fans and anyone else who just wants to see original programming instead of reality tv. Warner Bros. has issued a press release indicating that two new original episodes of the series will be airing tomorrow night ... Redband Trailer for TROPIC THUNDER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-17-2008)
This movie feels like a comedy, which is something outside our Maniac scope (dime a dozen), but it does include a bit about war films so I'm including it and it has an all-star cast. The latest trailer---redband---has popped up online for Tropic Thunder, ... McKidd Confirms 'Thor' Rumors
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-06-2007)
Recent rumors around the 'Thor' movie had actor Kevin McKidd ('Rome' and the upcoming 'Journeyman') being a contender for the title role. The actor confirmed for SCI FI Wire that he's, at least, been in a discussions for a part in the film.
"I didn't k... JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-20-2001)
I'm writing this on the evening of November 11th, the day that a plane crashed into a neighborhood of Queens, New York. In the first three pages of JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL, the city-ship Haven emerges from warp space and crashes into the town of Lamont, Califo... Bad Boys II
by Coming Attractions (Tue 07-01-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Jerry Bruckheimer Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Will Smith (Mike Lowrey); Martin Lawrence (Marcus Burnett); Gabrielle Union (Sydney Burnett); Peter Stormare; Joe Pantol... THUNDERBIRDS: SET 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 10-28-2001)
Television producer Gerry Anderson liked working for scale. That is, from his experience directing children's shows in the 1950s (starting with TORCHY, THE BATTERY BOY), he knew the value of working with miniatures. During the 1960s, he came up with ideas... Bell Joins Supernatural War Flick.
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-25-2001)
Jamie Bell (BILLY ELLIOT) has signed on board an untitled war film with supernatural overtones. The project, which is currently being shot in Prague by Michael J. Bassett from the helmer's own script. The film will tell the story of a group of British sol... Alien vs. Predator (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sanaa Lathan (Alex Kline; Lance Henriksen (Charles Bishop Weyland); Ewen Bremmer (Graham Miller); Raoul Bova (Sebastian de Rosa); Col...XXX Gets Digital
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-05-2001)
Digital Domain has been tapped to provide special effects for Revolution Studios' Vin Diesel starring action project, XXX.For the film, DD will create over 100 effects shots, most of which will involve extreme sports activities. The film will feature Dies... E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL premiere pics
by Words Sue Schneider, photos by Terri Griffin (Thu 03-28-2002)
It's hard to believe that E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, the story of a limpid-eyed alien that stole the hearts of audiences worldwide, was released 20 years ago.It held first place in the box office grosses for over a decade until JURASSIC PARK, another Ste... HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #3
by Tony Whitt (Fri 03-08-2002)
Lois Lane interviews several of the survivors of the Haven disaster and learns more about the strange super-powered aliens the arrival of whose city wrecked such havoc a few months ago. As she talks with a man who lost his entire family, with another who ... HAWKMAN Returns
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-18-2001)
HAWKMAN returns in an ongoing title in March from DC Comics. The series, spinning out of JSA, is written by James Robinson and Geoff Johns, with art by Rags Morales.Here's how DC describes the series:"Prince Khufu's 'soul mate' has been reincarnated into ... Coens Moving Towards INTOLERABLE CRUELTY
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-11-2001)
Joel and Ethan Coen are in talks to make their next project a black comedy for Universal called INTOLERABLE CRUELTY. Meanwhile, word has it that the Coen brothers are looking to have George Clooney come on board the production, with whom the pair worked w... ROCK STAR Premiere Pix, Part 1
by Sue Schneider (Mon 09-10-2001)
Last week saw the world premiere of ROCK STAR starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston in Los Angeles. Both actors attended the premiere event as did cast members Beth Grant, Dagmar Domiczyk, Blas Elias, Brian Vander Ark and the film's helmer, Stephen ... FRANKENSTEIN and THE OTHERS Come to CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 08-11-2001)
Only a handful of directors are equally talented as composers, and one of them has turned out a compelling soundtrack for his new film THE OTHERS. We’ll look at that this time out, recap new scoring assignments and forthcoming soundtracks, and take a look... Nightshade
by J.A. Hitchcock (Tue 07-31-2001)
John Saul is an author I like to read once in a while, so when this book came out, it was a given that I'd buy it. As with his other books, the central character is a teen, Matthew Moore. Matt lives with his mother and stepfather in a large old estate tha... Rucka's Lucky Streak
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-23-2001)
Greg Rucka is one of the hardest working men in comics, having penned the two hugely successful Oni Press WHITEOUT mini-series as well as the new espionage title, ,QUEEN AND COUNTRY, also from Oni. Now Rucka a novelist who found himself writing comics th...