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Max Allan Collins brings 'Ms. Tree' to novels and TV
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 01-24-2008)
Dave Richards assisted on this article.
Late last year Max Allan Collins relaunched a classic with the Hard Case Crime novel 'Deadly Beloved', featuring Ms. Tree, the comics character he created with artist Terry Beatty. Comics2Film had a chance to talk ... Max Allan Collins toys with Ms. Tree (Sat 02-14-2004)
In an interview with Diamond's Scoop, Collins says, "I'm toying right now with making a low-budget feature myself, starring Brinke Stevens, here in Iowa. Brinke played a Ms. Tree-like character in my indie film Real Time (available from Troma on an incred...Taking it to the Max
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 01-22-2003)
Max Allan Collins knows a little something about career diversity. As a novelist, he gave birth to the popular Nate Heller detective series. As a comic book writer, he completed a run on BATMAN. And as a newspaper comic strip writer, he created 15 years o... 
C.S.I.: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION - SIN CITY
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 04-08-2003)
The C.S.I. franchise lucked way the hell out when they landed Max Allan Collins (of THE ROAD TO PERDITION and Nate Heller series fame) as the series' original novelist. Collins has long proven that he has strengths both in bulletproof plots, and heavy res... 'Ms. Tree' comes up for some Oxygen with new TV Movie
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-04-2007)
'Ms. Tree', the hard-boiled, iron-wearing widow created by Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty, is coming back with a vengeance. But her return won't be in comics, but rather in prose...and on TV!
Comics2Film has learned that a 'Ms. Tree' TV movie, wi... Getting Back on The Road
by Dave Richards (Fri 11-15-2002)
...
creator Max Allan Collins will write the graphic novels and Jose Luis Garcia
is slated to draw one of the comics.
The three graphic novels
are not exactly sequels. Collins said, "These three graphic novels are
'continuity implants' - filling in a... U.K. Readers Get To Walk Road
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-18-2002)
...ritten by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers
Rayner will go on sale August 23rd. It carries a price £9.99.
Titan provides
these points of interest about the book and movie:
Road to
Perdition... PERDITION leads to PURGATORY and PARADISE
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-05-2008)
Mania has learned that comics scribe Max Allan Collins will direct the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2002 film 'Road to Perdition', which was based on his graphic novel.
The new movie, 'Road to Purgatory' will be based on Collin's prose follow-up of the sa... This Is What The Road Looks Like
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-11-2002)
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The OscarWatch.com
has posted the first online look at the movie poster for The Road To
Perdition. The moody one-sheet features a shadowy Tom Hanks and young
Tyler Hoechlin as Michael Sullivan, ... TheChrisBrown is Talkin' About The Road
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-11-2002)
The normally
sarcastic TheChrisBrown turns in his review of Road To Perdition.
See
what our resident critic thought of this poignant gangster flick directed by
Sam Mendes (American Beauty), starring Tom Hanks and based on the
graphic novel by Max All... C.S.I. goes from TV to comics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-01-2002)
How's this for cashing in: C.S.I. , CBS' smash forensics mystery show is going to be translated into a comic book mini-series. Now before you scratch your head in wonder, keep in mind the five issue mini is being penned by Max Allan Collins, the man who g... Road Leads Newman to Gold?
by Dave Richards (Fri 12-20-2002)
... novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers
Rayner.
Newman faces heavy competition in the category of best supporting
actor. His fellow nominees include: Chris Cooper for Adaptation,
Dennis Quaid for Far From Heaven, Ed Harris for The Hour... Win Tickets to Walk the Road to Perdition
by Dave Richards (Mon 06-17-2002)
CHUD.com
(Cinematic Happenings Under Development) is offering it's readers a chance to
win passes to an advance screening of The Road to Perdition, this
summer's film adaptation of The Max Allan Collins graphic novel starring Tom
Hanks and... Comic-con: C.S.I.: The Comic
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-01-2002)
...ther than Max Allan Collins
who wrote the graphic novel that is the basis for the critically acclaimed Road
To Perdition. The new comic sports interior art by artist Gabriel Rodríguez
and a cover by Ashley Wood.
"CBS has
been terrific to deal with... Road to Acceptance
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-29-2002)
...ritten by Max Allan Collins - writer of the daily DICK TRACY newspaper strip for 15 years - and illustrated in fiercely realistic detail by UK artist Richard Piers Rayner, the highly regarded graphic novel has now served as the basis for this summer's ... Correction: Johnny Dynamite
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-06-2002)
Comics2Film
has learned that yesterday's Johnny Dynamite story was partially
in error.
As we reported,
John Ridley (Cold Around The Heart) is attached to the project as
director. However, the project is based on a script by Max Allan Collins
hims... Road To Perdition Trailer
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-17-2002)
...by writer Max Allan Collins and
artist Richard Piers Rayner.
Thanks to Aint-It-Cool-News
for pointing the way.
Top Maniacal Rumors: More Myers, Niles' Vampires and Clooney Ranger
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-07-2008)
...-ups with Max Allan Collins set to direct a film based on his graphic novel sequel.
Source: The Hollywood News
Mania Verdict: TRUE---It does seem that we could be looking to more of the graphic novel series hitting the big screen in the near future... 2002: What A Year For Fans!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-01-2003)
...ansformed Max Allan Collins'
graphic novel into a moving and beautiful film starring Tom Hanks. Although the
mainstream media spent way too much time clumsily overplaying the distinction
between comic books and graphic novels, the critical buzz on t... JOHNNY DYNAMITE Comic Hitting Television?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
...on writer Max Allan Collins) to the television utilizing the new greenscreen technology used in 300. Caruso will direct the pilot while Wyman handles the writing duties. Caruso, Wyman, Wolf will executive produce the show along with Nena Rodr... Undercover Scribe To Write/Direct Dynamite
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-05-2002)
...series by Max Allan Collins
and Terry Beatty. That series had the one-eyed detective traveling to Las Vegas
and running afoul of a Faustian foe and his army of zombie henchmen.
The series was
published by Dark Horse Comics.
Johnny Dynamite
was or... PERDITION Release Date
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-17-2001)
... novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Rayner, PERDITION tells the Depression-era story of a mob hitman named Michael O'Sullivan (Hanks), called the "Angel of Death", whose wife and youngest son are gunned down. The hitman then seeks revenge for those... 'Johnny Dynamite' headed to the small screen?
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-25-2007)
Rich Johnston reports that Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty's 'Johnny Dynamite' may be headed for the small screen in the near future.
'Keen Eddie' creator Joel Wyman's Frequency Films is said to be developing it.
Johnny Dynamite was originally cr... Special Covers For CSI Comics
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-07-2002)
...ritten by Max Allan Collins, with art by Gabriel Rodriguez. Wood drew flashback and forensic sequences of the story.TV GUIDE will help kick off the release of the CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION mini-series with an exclusive three-page, self-contained s... THE ROAD TO PERDITION
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-01-2002)
.... Reading Max Allan Collins' graphic novel it's clear why the director of AMERICAN BEAUTY decided it should be his next film.The story follows a son who admires is strong, silent father. The boy doesn't know what his father does for work, but is curiou... AnimEigo announces LONE WOLF AND CUB re-release
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-08-2002)
...ation for Max Allan Collins' story THE ROAD TO PERDITION which is being released as a major motion picture next weekend.No date has been set for the re-release, but it should be before the end of the year. ROAD TO PERDITION
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 07-12-2002)
...ritten by Max Allan Collins and illustrated by Richard Piers Rayner, would have a totally different canvas if their characters were from a different ethnic background. The heart of their story, however, touches on a universal dread. Most parents espec... Fathers and Sons Travel the Road To Perdition
by Chris Brown (Wed 07-10-2002)
Review
by thechrisbrown 7/10/2002
In 1999's American
Beauty Sam Mendes' focus is family; Kevin Spacey longs for his family
back while Chris Cooper does everything he can to pr... ROAD TO PERDITION slated for DVD
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-03-2002)
...ripted by Max Allan Collins and drawn by Richard Piers Rayner and published by DC.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. The EC Archives: Crime SuspenStories Vol. 1
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Mon 02-11-2008)
...s, writer max Allan Collins provides the books foreword as well as a several “crime blog” articles. Marie Severin’s colors have been re-mastered and look stunning. If you only know EC’s horror comics, you have to check... MR. S
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 06-16-2003)
...ds like a Max Allan Collins detective novel.The laid-back, easygoing entertainment value of MR. S simply cannot be underestimated. This is a must-read for absolutely anyone with an interest in the Hollywood of days past.Questions? Comments? Let us know... Road To Perdition To Bow In July
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-17-2001)
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In spite of the
proliferation of flashy, F/X-filled popcorn flicks like Blade 2, Men
In Black 2 and Spider-Man, the biggest comic book adaptation
of 2002 may turn out to be the movie version of ... The Road From Comic to Film
by Dave Richards (Mon 07-08-2002)
Max Allen
Collins has chronicled the adventures of two of comic's most memorable
characters Batman and Dick Tracy. His work both in comic
books and prose involves crimes, criminals, and crime fighters. The
heroes in Collins stories are varied from de... The Elevator: 'The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-11-2008)
The comics-to-film phenom is running full-tilt with no end in sight!
On the one side are producers, directors and other Hollywood players looking for the next big thing. On the other side are the comic book artists and writers creating the next big thing... MAX STEEL and HEAVY GEAR
by Steve Fritz (Mon 09-25-2000)
For those who remember last week’s column, the Sony Family Entertainment Group is an animation studio without a direct tie-in to a network. As told by executive producers Jeff Kline and Richard Raynis, the studio’s success relies on two key principles. Th... MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 07-18-2002)
Like most jaded film critics, I snub my nose at the Disney kid-oriented flick. Yeah, secretly I still cherish my own youthful Disney kid film experiences like THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, HERBIE RIDES AGAIN, THE PARENT TRAP, and whatever piece of crap Kurt R... Perdition Fansite Offers Pics, Production Notes
by Dave Richards (Fri 06-28-2002)
Can't
wait to see Tom Hanks seek righteous revenge with a Tommy gun? Then check out
The
Road To Perdition Fansite, which recently posted four pages
of nice, high resolution photos from the upcoming film adaptation of the graphic
novel... Jody Foster hijacks a plane
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-24-2006)
This weekend I plan on going to the movies. Yes, I know I go to the movies almost every weekend, and quite a few weekends as well, and maybeyou do, too. But this weekend I'm going to the movies for 24 hours! That's right, on Friday B-Fest returns for it's... Mendes and Hanks on The Road
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-23-2002)
The
L.A. Times recently presented an in-depth article on The Road To
Perdition with extensive quotes from director Sam Mendes (American
Beauty) and Tom Hanks (Cast Away).
The movie, based
on the graphic novel of the same name by Max Allan Collins
... MAD MAX
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 02-23-2002)
Modern mythology revenge tale, smack’d up with some smoke’n demolition derby action, brings in the kiddies and kicks out the jams in spite of its sour aftertaste. Sour being that this poor sap that just wants to live out his domestic fantasy life winds up... Comicscape - November 19, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-19-2003)
...el Comics
Max Allan Collins and Steve Lieber gives us the second of three untold tales in ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK TWO: SANCTUARY, a compact format book for $7.95. Any chance of this one being made into an Oscar-winning film, too?Speaking of movie... 'Law & Order' mastermind to light 'Dynamite' show
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-02-2007)
Today's Variety has more on that 'Johnny Dynamite' show, based on the comics of Max Allan Collins.
Dick Wolf of the 'Law & Order' mega-franchise fame has tapped 'Disturbia' director D.J. Caruso and "Keen Eddie" writer J.H. Wyman to create a 'Johnny Dyn... MAX PAYNE 2 hits PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-03-2003)
Six weeks after its release on PC and Xbox systems, Rockstar Games has shipped the PlayStation 2 version of MAX PAYNE 2: THE FALL OF MAX PAYNE to retail outlets. The sequel to the critically hailed 2001's film noir game has hardnosed NYC cop Max start to ... Superman - The Ultimate Max Fleischer Cartoon Collection
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-29-2006)
As many people know, Superman first appeared in ACTION COMICS #1 dated June, 1938. This character not only possessed super strength and speed, but he had the ability to sell a lot of comics. (It's interesting to note that the publisher thought the chara... Fox Greenlights MAD MAX 4 Production
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-25-2007)
It seems that director George Miller will be an extremely busy man in the very near future. Clint Morris over at Moviehole is reporting that 20th Century Fox has once again greenlit MAD MAX 4:FURY ROAD for production. They've re-opened their Mad Max offic... Ronald D. Moore Talks ROSWELL Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 10-09-2001)
As ROSWELL enters its third season, in some ways the show will be re-inventing itself. ROSWELL has a new home, moving from the WB Network to UPN. Both BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ROSWELL are making this move. It gives the show's writers reason to believe... Mania Interview: Wahlberg and Moore talk MAX PAYNE
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-16-2008)
Most big genre movies, nine times out of ten, will have a video game to accompany its movie. The marriage of these two mediums seems only natural but it has been harder for a video game to be made into a movie. For each highly successful Resident ... 'Lance Barnes' gets option and Max Headroom
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-12-2003)
From a Press Release:
Dystopian Dick Lance Barnes is now one step closer to the silver screen.
Rick Friedberg director of "Spy Hard" has officially optioned the award winning screenplay by Stefan Petrucha based on his original comic book for an advance ... Marvel Comics November Solicitation MAX
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics MAX line:ALIAS #3Painted cover by David MackWritten by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Michael GaydosRed-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL) and artist Michael Gaydos (THE CROW) contin... Gibson begs off MAD MAX 4
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-18-2002)
In the latest issue of US magazine, the once and probably not future MAD MAX, Mel Gibson drops another not so subtle hint that he will not be returning to the series despite the efforts of director George Miller."I don't know if my joints would be up to i... Miller talks on slim chance for MAD MAX 4
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 09-05-2002)
George Miller is chiming in on what seem to be quarterly teases for the possible MAD MAX 4 movie. What's the latest news? Not promising. "I'm excited by it, but that's about all I can say," he said in an interview with Australia's EMPIRE magazine. "I neve... SDCC Watch: Marky Max and Keanu Klaatu!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-26-2008)
Fox Studios will be in attendance this year at the San Diego Comic Con. Last year Fox pulled out of the SDCC unexpectedly, stating that none of their films: Aliens vs. Predator 2, Jumper, Babylon A.D. (I guess this was 10,000 B.C.?), and Hitman were ready... Clive Barker to make thriller on Edgar Allan Poe
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Clive Barker is partnering with Walden Media to create an original young adult thriller which will center on the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe.The film, which barker will produce and develop the story for, will revolve arou... Miller Has Plans for MAX 4
by News Editor (Wed 07-06-2005)
Director George Miller has told Australia's Empire Magazine that plans are moving ahead for MAD MAX 4, even though Mel Gibson is not locked in yet.Miller told the magazine that "there's a real hope" for the project to get going again. And though the direc... Max Thieriot signs on to JUMPER
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Max Thieriot has signed on to the upcoming sci-fi adventure film JUMPER.Thieriot will play the younger version of the title character, played by Hayden Christensen. Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell and Teresa Palmer also... Iraq crisis delays MAD MAX
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-28-2003)
YAHOO! Entertainment News reports that the upcoming MAD MAX: FURY ROAD shoot has been delayed by the continuing Iraq crisis.Originally slated to begin filming in July in the African nation of Namibia, the film is now tentatively scheduled to start product... I, ROBOT and MAD MAX set 2004 dates
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-03-2003)
VARIETY notes that 20th Century Fox has set 2004 release dates for the Will Smith picture I, ROBOT and the Mel Gibson, er, vehicle MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. The cybernetic detective yarn will be open for business on July 2, while the fourth MAX film will lay ru... Goyer names 'Super Max' inmates
by Jim Harvey (Tue 07-29-2008)
'The Dark Knight' screenwriter David Goyer told MTV that lots of familiar faces are set to turn up in the 'Super Max' movie, which features the Green Arrow locked in a prison inhabited by the DCU's worst villains.
"The Tattoo Man is in there which s... Collins to play Silver Fox in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (Sat 02-16-2008)
IESB.net reports that actress Lynn Collins ('Number 23', 'Bug') has been cast in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' in the role of Kayla Silverfox A.K.A. Silver Fox. They've confirmed this casting with the sources at the studio. Collins beat out rumored contend...'Wolverine''s Lynn Collins trained...with pizza! (Thu 09-11-2008)
Actress Lynn Collins told MTV News that playing Hugh Jackman's Native American lover in the upcoming 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' didn't call for the same level of physical training as her co-stars. "They were all on super-buff diets, and I had pizza ...THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... 'Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!!' returns to DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-28-2008)
Remember 'Sam & Max: Freelance Police'? That was Steve Purcell's indie comic that road the comics-to-toon boom of the 1990s into animation and video game fame. We'll, they're coming back to DVD on March 11th with a complete series edition from Shout F... David Goyer Talks Green Arrow: Super Max (Wed 04-11-2007)
From his blog on the internet's worst website, David Goyer writes about the just announced 'Super Max' "Is it real? The answer is "YES", it's a real project. It's just in the early stages of development, but amongst the tidal wave of super-hero movies ...Mark Wahlberg Shoots as MAX PAYNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)
The big screen adaptation of the video game MAX PAYNE will be hitting theaters soon and Mark Wahlberg has been set to star, reports Variety. The actor will likely be joining the adaptation being led by director John Moore for 20th Century Fox. M... First Trailer for MAX PAYNE Leaked
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-10-2008)
I seriously doubt this leaked first trailer for Max Payne will stay up very long but I'll pass it along anyway. The first trailer for the film is down below and the upcoming adaptation of the best selling video game stars Mark Wahlberg, Chris O'Donnell, B... MAX PAYNE With his Shooting Style in New Pic
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
Judging from the latest photo revealed for Mark Wahlberg's upcoming Max Payne, his character will be incorporating that visual shooting theme that players will remember. A new pic, which you see by clicking on the one to the left, has appeared at USA Toda... E3: MAX PAYNE 2 announced for fall
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Rockstar Games has finally announced what many video gamers automatically assumed: a sequel to MAX PAYNE is coming soon. Dubbed with the catchy title MAX PAYNE 2: THE FALL OF MAX PAYNE, the sequel is expected to land on store shelves sometime this fall. ... Justin Marks to write "Super Max"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
According to Sci Fi Wire, Justin Marks has been hired by David Goyer to pen the screenplay for the upcoming Green Arrow film, Super Max.The film, titled Super Max, is a take on take on supervillain incarceration in the DCU. It revolves around a wrongly co... Max Thierot Talks Craven's 25/8 Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
With director Wes Craven jumping back into the horror genre which he helped turn in the 70's and 80's, a lot of fans are curious about his upcoming horror movie 25/8 and since previous press releases for the film haven't said much on the plot outline (kee... ANDROMEDA: Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Allan Eastman
by Frank Garcia (Mon 11-20-2000)
`Space...the final frontier, these are the voyages of the Starship Andromeda Ascendant, its two-year mission: to streak across the universe, rebuild the Commonwealth, to seek out new allies and new civilizations. To boldly go where Star Trek has never gon... Winner: 'Sam & Max' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2008)
Updated March 25th
Congratulations Batman15
Your persistence has paid off. The 'Sam & Max' DVD is yours! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a ... David Goyer writes "Super Max"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-09-2007)
According to Wizard, David Goyer has is developing a script based on the Green Arrow at Warner Brothers.The film, titled Super Max, is a take on take on supervillain incarceration in the DCU. It revolves around a wrongly convicted Green Arrow who has been... MAX PAYNE 2 goes gold
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-06-2003)
The wait is almost over. MAX PAYNE 2: THE FALL OF MAX PAYNE has gone gold.Rockstar Games has announced that it has shipped off the code for its sequel to their award-winning 2001 action noir video game MAX PAYNE. The company expects that computer consumer... MAX PAYNE Movie & TV Show?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-09-2001)
The popular PC game MAX PAYNE is being developed as a movie and/or TV series.Collision Entertainment snagged the film and TV rights for the game, whose backstory is about a fugitive cop who has been framed by the mob. Revenge is also a part of the story, ... At the premiere of UNDERWORLD
by Sue Schneider (Wed 09-17-2003)
On Monday, September 15, Screen Gems held the Los Angeles Premiere of UNDERWORLD at the Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. UNDERWORLD is a story about Vampires and Werewolves, two mortal enemies who have been at war for centuries. It's a story of forbid... Mad Max 4 (Thu 09-05-2002)
Plot: Adrift in a future after a nuclear and environmental apocalypse, Mad Max soldiers on against the freaks and biker-punks, searching for some place of peace in a world gone... mad!Stars: Mel Gibson (unconfirmed)Director: George MillerStatus: LimboLa...Latest Full Trailer for MAX PAYNE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)
The first full theatrical trailer for Max Payne has popped up online courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Yahoo Movies. You can check out the trailer below. The adaptation of the best-selling video game franchise stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges,... Gibson considers MAD MAX return?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-18-2002)
In an interview with the CALGARY SUN, while promoting his new film WE WERE SOLDIERS, Mel Gibson admitted he was considering a return to the MAD MAX series."It would depend," Gibson said. "I don't know if my joints would be up to it."For years now, MAD MAX... Long Live The New Flesh!
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 03-26-2007)
**Potential spoilers**
I’ve been really into “techie” movies of late. As stated in my previous article (WWJCD: Nanobots, Cybernetics and Androids, Oh MY!), movies such as Tron and books like Neuromancer have been my past time ... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Winner: 'Sam & Max' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-20-2008)
Updated March 20th
Congratulations to RustyShackleford
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And those of you who didn't win: CLICK HERE for one last chance at 'Sam & Max' NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The... Warner Bros., Goyer 'Max' out (Tue 04-10-2007)
Warner Bros. has locked up a fresh take on the superhero canon. David Goyer, who helped return Batman to the bigscreen, will produce "Super Max," a tale that finds DC Comics' superhero the Green Arrow incarcerated in a special prison and stripped of hi...Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Goyer Talks Green Arrow: Super Max (Thu 04-19-2007)
Writer/director/producer David Goyer told SCI FI Wire that neophyte writer Justin Marks, 22, will pen the screenplay for Super Max, Goyer's proposed Green Arrow movie centering on a maximum-security prison for supervillains. Marks got the job despite neve...Collins Suggests More TOS Surprises in TREK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-19-2008)
It seems that the whole "Is Shatner appearing in the new film" question will continue circulate for J.J Abrams' upcoming Star Trek, the latest rebirth of this rumor coming from co-star Clifton Collins Jr. Fellow Maniac Joeybaloney has passed alo... Winner: 'Sam & Max' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-11-2008)
Updated March 11th
Congratulations Thumbelina
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For those of you who didn't win: we'll have another copy of 'Sam & Max' coming later this week, so keep watching the site! NOTE TO ALL... Max Payne
by Development Heck (Mon 06-27-2005)
Release Date: October 17, 2008Studio: 20th Century FoxDirector: John MooreScreenwriter: Beau ThorneCast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila KunisGenre: Action, AdventurePlot Summary: Based on the video game "Max Payne" by Remedy. The story of a New York cop wh... Kunis Helps Wahlberg in MAX PAYNE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)
Mila Kunis ("That '70s Show," "Family Guy") is set to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne, reports Variety. The adaptation of the Remedy/Rockstar series will be directed by John Moore. Beau Thorne wrote the script while Julie Sil... Para Para Max US Mix 2
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 05-16-2005)
What They SayPara Para, the trendy dance craze boosted by uptempo Euro-beat style music, is now poised to hit the U.S. in a big way, after sweeping Japan and the rest of Asia.The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment Max Makowski Directing VOLTRON?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-29-2008)
It's been a very slow news morning but our friends at Latino Review did find something interesting to pass along. Apparently, a week after New Regency put the development hell living Voltron into turnaround, El Mayimbe is reporting that they have a direct... PRETENDER 2001
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 12-18-2000)
Let me start this out by saying I never was a fan of The Pretender when it was on NBC. You remember, it was a series about a guy named Jarod (Michael T. Weiss) who`s some sort of super-genius, with the ability to master any skill or profession and assume ... ROSWELL: The Behr Necessities
by Edward Gross (Mon 04-10-2000)
In the midst of all the press generated by a shift to Monday nights (beginning tonight) from Wednesday, plus the tobasco-mailing campaign to save the show, actor Jason Behr, who plays alien high school student Max Evans on the WB’s ROSWELL, admits he is s... Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)
While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books... Viz Donates $100K in GN's to Libraries (Fri 06-16-2000)
VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over...MAD MAX 4 gets Gibson
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-10-2002)
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD notes that Mel Gibson has come aboard the impending FURY ROAD, shooting in Australia during 2003. George Miller again directs from his script, to be the fourth in the MAD MAX series.Gibson will reportedly earn almost $25 million ... Beau Bridges Mentoring MAX PAYNE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Beau Bridges has landed a role in the upcoming Fox cop thriller Max Payne, based on the best selling videogame from Rockstar. The trade says Bridges will be playing the character of B.B Hensley, a mentor to young Payne (Mark Wahlberg). Director John Moore... Max von Sydow Takes on Henry in THE TUDORS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-06-2008)
The Vatican players in Showtime's "The Tudors" continues to be dominated by genre-favored actors. The series began with Sam Neill playing a Cardinal only to have Peter O'Toole come in later to play Pope Paul III. Variety is now reporting the cas... Max Thierot Is a Sci-Fi PRODIGY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-07-2008)
Nothing produces better world leaders then force-feeding them drugs? That's the concept behind Chuck Russell's next sci-fi action film and the director now has a leading star. Max Thieriot has landed the title role in Prodigy, based on a screenplay by Da... Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)
Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create... 'Mad Max' actor to play Martian Manhunter in 'Justice League'? (Tue 02-26-2008)
Now that the WGA strike is over the 'Justice League' rumors can resume. Back and forth on the web these past few weeks is that the shoot might be moving to Canada...or not. It might feature Batman and Superman...or not. It might be delayed until 2010... ...MAD MAX Fans go Too Far
by News Editor (Mon 04-18-2005)
In San Antonio, eleven MAD MAX fans were arrested for recreating a scene from the THE ROAD WARRIOR. Nine were charged with "obstruction of a highway and two others with possession of prohibited knives in addition to the obstruction charge."The group, arme... COLLATERAL
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-06-2004)
Allowing for a couple of colossal coincidences (the biggest of which is at least fairly established early on), COLLATERAL is a really satisfying thriller. Stuart Beattie's script delivers detailed characterizations and consistent surprises, while Michael ... AFTER THE SUNSET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-12-2004)
Readily visible in AFTER THE SUNSET is the basis for a thriller that explores the conflict between ambition and satisfaction while commenting on the conventions of the caper genre. However, this insightful piece remains out of reach. Instead, we get an ag... Gibson eyeing MAD MAX 4 again
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-30-2002)
And haven't you read this story before? Maybe, but here it is again. Mel Gibson is talking again about his inclination to star, or at least appear, in another MAD MAX film. While chatting up genre lovers in relation to his new alien film, SIGNS, Gibson sa... DARK ANGEL: Charles Eglee
by Edward Gross (Mon 10-23-2000)
The vibe has been there for the past several months, and Dark Angel has more than lived up to the expectations of everyone involved. Taking place 20 years in the future, when America’s technology has been rendered virtually useless by the explosion of a n... ROSWELL "Busted"
by Eric Moro (Tue 10-09-2001)
Yet another genre property with a powerful fan following gets the "new beginning" treatment. First, STAR TREK got a shot in the arm with its "back to basics" approach to the prequel series ENTERPRISE. Next, BUFFY promised to raise its titular heroine back... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... ROSWELL Opening Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-25-2001)
The UPN TV network has released their description and info of the season opening episode of ROSWELL. Here's what UPN has to say about it:MAX AND LIZ RISK THEIR FREEDOM - AND PUT THEIR LOVE IN JEOPARDY - ON THE UPN PREMIERE OF ROSWELL AIRING TUESDAY, OCTOB... DARK ANGEL
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 09-18-2000)
Fox has been overly kind to the hard hitters in Hollywood these days, letting Chris Carter darken up their schedule, allowing Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich to recreate The Fugitive with an alien, when a big green bad boy had done it years ago, and now t... League Photos Online!
by Joe Hendren (Thu 09-05-2002)
While digging up information on one of the actors in the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,
IGN FilmForce unearthed a bevy of photographs from the set of the film.
Max Ryan, who plays a character named Dante (n... Top 10 Worst Shows That Need a Remake
by Rich Kuras (Thu 05-22-2008)
With remade versions of Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider enjoying great popularity and a big screen A-Team movie in the hopper, it appears there’s still a public demand for cheesy TV entertainment. With that in mind, we present our list of clas... Gunsmith Cats
by Scott Hughes (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!This is my first ever published review. Due to a mistake from the local video store, I bought this series early. Anyway, let's get to business. Gunsmith Cats is now one of my top three favorite anime series of all time. I really like this serie... ENTERPRISE 2nd Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-20-2001)
The UPN TV network has released information on the coming second episode of ENTERPRISE titled "Fight or Flight." The episode is scheduled to hit the tube on Wednesday, October 3rd. Here's what the network provides:THE CREW COMES ACROSS AN ABANDONED SHIP O... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... DVD This Week: August 27
by John Thonen (Tue 08-27-2002)
VIDEO NEWSProof, as if any was needed, that direct-to-video horror producers have no shame is the recent report (from CREATURE CORNER) of a sequel to the dreadful BLOODY MURDER. That film was an unexpected video hit, probably due to its cover art of a cha... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
The debut of Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 is probably less significant as a film than as a landmark. The distributor, Dimension (a division of Miramax) avoided pre-release press screenings (never a good sign), and Wes Craven’s track record as an exec ... Symphonic Swede
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-21-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION
MovieScore Media has released its fifteenth soundtrack of the year – like the others, exclusively online and available through iTunes or the label’s web site. Frostbite (aka Frostbitten) is the... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... An Extraordinary Amount of League News
by Joe Hendren (Thu 06-13-2002)
IGN FilmForce has continued their extraordinary coverage of the upcoming League of Extraordinary Gentlemen with a recent update which talks about cast changes, character changes, and story changes.
Regarding casting, the site reports that according to t... The Best Monster Movie Music of the Millennium, Part 1
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-15-2000)
Having already evaluated the best fantasy soundtracks of 1999 and assessed the best fantasy scores of the 1990, it’s time to cast an ear back over the last hundred years of fantasy, horror, and science fiction film music. Which scores were the trendsetter... Celebrity Justice 101
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-09-2007)
We already knew that when it comes to celebrities facing consequences from breaking the law, our justice system was an absolute joke. We just never see how much of a joke it was. If this week is an indication of it, the humor of analyzing it is indescriba... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that... Offbeat Observations
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-15-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another catastrophic adventure into Comicscape. My scheduled interview for this week fell through, so I’ve reduced myself to one of those pithy observational columns. Fortunately, Wizard World Chicago wra... The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 10: 'In Thy Image'
by Edward Gross (Wed 12-29-1999)
By the time Harold Livingston had taken to writing `In Thy Image,` the working relationship between him and Gene Roddenberry had begun to disintegrate...badly. `I don`t remember when I began to pierce the Roddenberry myth,` Livingston says, `but he and I ... ROSWELL - "Graduation"
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 05-14-2002)
Tonight's episode of ROSWELL will not only be the season finale, but also the series finale. Due to network indecision over the fate of the show, ROSWELL producers and writers had little time to come up with a satisfying series conclusion. But, given the ... DVD Review of R.L. Stine's Mostly Ghostly
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-05-2008)
Max Doyle (Sterling Beaumon) is a high school freshmen who is obsessed with magic who discovers his house is haunted. Max’s father (played by Peter DeLuise) is obsessed with sports and tries to get Max interested in athletics, just like his ol... Interview with Jonathan Clements, Part 1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 01-31-2005)
In our line of work you get to meet many people; Some commercial, with a view to making a buck; Some clever, with a view to making an observation; Some self styled “otaku” with view to boring the crap out of anyone who will listen; Some passio... Godannar Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 10-29-2007)
What They Sayive years ago, as the Mimetic Beasts laid waste to Japan, Dannar Pilot Go saved young Anna Aoi\'s life. Now, as they prepare to march down the aisle, a new Beast appears and Go is summoned into battle once more. But he\'s not going alone if h... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 11: The Jump to the Big Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-30-1999)
By the time early November 1977 came along, production of `In Thy Image` was scheduled to begin in just a matter of weeks. It seemed that nothing was going to interfere with STAR TREK`s return. On November 10th, Gene Roddenberry shot a memo off to Bob Col... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS 30th Anniversary Celebration
by By Stephanie E. Embrey (Thu 10-26-2000)
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... The Manic Maniac: Why Do Video Game Movies Inherently Suck?
by Joe Crosby (Fri 10-17-2008)
If you've been tinkering around with Mania this week, you might have seen the interview with Max Payne star Mark Wahlberg and director John Moore. Standard pre-release publicity stuff, where people involved with the film talk about what a great pr... Robotech Legacy Set 2
by David Owens (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Yay! The 2nd box set of Robotech is here (and er, has been for months before I got around to reviewing it) to bring us more cheesy goodness of what, to many, was their first exposure to Japanese animation (atleast insofar as the animation itsel... Box Office: PAYNE Takes Down the Chihuahua
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-19-2008)
So, could Disney’s Beverly Hills Chihuahua do it again for a third weekend in a row? Well, judging by the tickets the film was selling on Saturday in some theaters, it looked possible for the house that Mickey built. Unfortunately for those ... Winner: 'Popeye the Sailor - 1938-1940'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-13-2008)
Updated June 13
Congratulations travellingmomof2
You and Popeye and Spinach will have plenty of time together. You won the DVD!
Those of you who didn't win: Remember we've got one last chance at Popeye! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're ... Hangin' With the O.G. (the Original Grinch, That is)
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 11-13-2000)
This weekend, the holiday movie bombardment kicks into high gear with Dr. Seuss` How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and all our questions will be answered. Can affable Jim Carrey cut the mustard as the mean, green, Christmas-hating hermit? Can Ron Howard str... ENTERPRISE On ROSWELL?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-30-2001)
Jonathan Frakes has been talking about what may be the strangest TV show crossover yet: ENTERPRISE on ROSWELL.The fourth episode of the new season ahead, titled "Secrets and Lies" will see Max (Jason Behr) heading to Hollywood for the answer to a mysterio... The Crimson Rivers
by Eric Moro (Fri 06-29-2001)
Described as the French equivalent to "SE7EN meets THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS," THE CRIMSON RIVERS is perhaps better pitched as "LETHAL WEAPON meets THE SOUND OF MUSIC." Set atop a breathtaking European backdrop, French actor/director Mathieu Kassovitz fuse... Macross Vol. #4
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 08-01-2006)
What They SayBetrayed by the military of their own planet, the crew of the Macross find themselves trapped on the Earth, unable to evacuate their civilian passengers even as the Zentradi attacks continue to rain down from the skies. In the air, a new ri... Bart Simpson in the Flesh ... Sort Of
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 10-30-2000)
So there I was, participating in this silly little `meet the authors` event last Friday night at a suburban shopping mall. It was organized by the alumni association of my alma mater, to give exposure (whatever that means) to those of us who (A) admit we ... Joe Dante and Mary Woronov on HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
In the 1980s, Joe Dante was the bomb. He had a string of cool genre-movies displaying a unique flair for melding horror, science-fiction and humor—remember the newscaster turning into a werewolf on TV in The Howling or the microwave oven scene in Gremlins... Robotech Legacy Set 3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayIt has often been said that the original broadcast of the ground-breaking series Robotech was a key factor leading to the current interest in Japanese animation. In the 15 years since its initial airing, Robotech has remained one of the most ... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape. This week, I feel woefully short of ideas. I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column. In lieu of ... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... SHARK BOY on CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-30-2005)
Varese Sarabande Records has just released the soundtrack to Robert (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, SIN CITY, SPY KIDS) Rodriguez's latest fantastic adventure, THE ADVENTURES OF SHARK BOY AND LAVA GIRL IN 3D.The story of Max, a 10-year-old outcast, who escapes his ... 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... PENELOPE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-29-2008)
Penelope has ostensibly only one actual fantasy element, though this propels the plot – the Wilherns, an old and rich British family, has been cursed so that the daughter born to the line will have the face of a pig, a curse that can only be broken ... Mitsubishi Megaview Pro 37 CRT Monitor (Sun 04-13-2003)
What They SayThe Review!Mitsubishi Megaview Pro 37 Review (High Definition on a budget!!) If you’ve been looking for a cheaper solution to getting Hi-Definition quality images while you’re watching anime and are a little tech-savvy (the cool...AKA BENDIS
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 09-04-2001)
As many comic book readers are aware, this fall sees the launch of a new line of Marvel Comics specifically designed to appeal to mature readers. The MAX titles will feature frank subject matter, cruder dialogue (presumably where appropriate), and a darke... Monster Rancher Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-23-2000)
What They SayWhile searching for the mysterious Phoenix, Genki and his friends meet Allan, a monster rancher who uses his whip more than kind words. Will Allan\'s worm monster side with Moo and the evil Seed Sisters? Or will he forgive Allan and help Genk... Godannar Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-16-2005)
What They SayWhen His Ex comes back from the dead… The Honeymoon is definitely OVER! It’s hard enough being secretly married, a giant robot pilot and in high school; but when your mother’s also your boss, how’s a girl to know what... 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... Robotech Legacy Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)
What They SayStrap into your Veritech and get ready for the ride of your life! When a mysterious space battleship crashes onto Macross Island in the South Pacific, the future of mankind is changed forever!
Realizing that there are hostile forces in the u... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Sword of Truth, Dragonlance, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 07-19-2006)
Swords clash, elemental battleships go to war, and long-dead dragons rise again in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. Making big waves in the fantasy arena is Tor Book's publication of Terry Goodkind's Phantom. A long-awaite... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Winner: 'Popeye the Sailor - 1938-1940'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-16-2008)
Updated June 16th
Congratulations WalkingDisaster
Your Popeye collection is up to date now! You win the DVD!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is ... 'TMNT' explodes into the 21st Century
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-21-2007)
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' is an undeniably amazing phenomenon. It's no wonder. Hatched as a self-published black and white comic book, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird intentionally mated three of the most commercially viable comics concepts with lova... Musical Gamesmanship
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-08-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSAmong the plaudits that composer/sound designer Tim Larkin has received for his recent soundtrack music on Cyan’s new video game, URU: Ages Beyond MYST (sequel to the popular MYST game) was a nomination for the "Excellence in Au... Winner: 'Popeye the Sailor - 1938-1940'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-12-2008)
Updated June 12th
Congratulations slymommy
You'll be watching the Popeye with your slykids!
Those of you who didn't win, be sure to go HERE and HERE for two more chances at Popeye! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contest... DVD Shopping Bag: Fishtar and Maleficent
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-04-2008)
With this being the first week of the Holiday season I am going to change the DVD Shopping Bag Column up a bit. For the next four weeks I am going to feature films that would make great gifts for the film aficionado and to give to a member of the ... Comicscape - October 26, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-26-2005)
Warner Brothers finally re-released the original four Batman films on "super-special-Über-badass-cure-for-cancer" two-disc editions last week in conjunction with Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS. I hadn't seen BATMAN or BATMAN RETURNS in over ten years. ... Preview the second season of DARK ANGEL on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-22-2003)
The James Cameron created science fiction series DARK ANGEL may have only lasted two seasons but Fox Home Video is doing its best to remember the show's fans. Yesterday the second season of DARK ANGEL debuted on DVD in the form of a six-disc set containin... Oct. 22 - Oct. 28: TV Gears Up for Halloween
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-22-2001)
Reality bites for THE MOLE II: THE NEXT BETRAYAL. ABC put the low-rated show on the bench until January after only three episodes. Geez, that really sucks for the five or so people who watched it. Now they have to wait months before finding out who the mo... Frakes Talks ROSWELL
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Jonathan Frakes, a co-executive producer on ROSWELL, has been talking about the new directions being explored in the 3rd season of the series.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Frakes spoke of the first UPN season for the series, saying, "We can't pretend most o... 10-08-01 To 10-14-01: SURVIVOR Returns
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-08-2001)
Tina Wesson is ready for her fame to come to an end.Who the hell is Tina Wesson you say? Oh, she's the second winner of SURVIVOR.Yeah, so, I was wondering, just when did her fame start? I didn't know she was famous and I read an article that said she was ... STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 11-29-2001)
Now that Paramount is kicking ass with some great DVD collections like their must-have GODFATHER box set, it is only fitting that one of the studio's most profitable franchisesSTAR TREKshould share the wealth. After eight rather skimpy disc releases of nu... DARK ANGEL Ep Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-03-2001)
The Fox TV network has released details of the Friday, December 7th, episode of DARK ANGEL, titled "Gill Girl."Feeling alienated and even more distant from Logan after the supposed re-occurrence of the virus that keeps them apart turns out to be a bad cas... Gaiman's Endless Inspiration
by Cindy White (Mon 05-27-2002)
Most writers spend their entire careers honing their talents in just one medium, be it novels or screenplays or comic books. Neil Gaiman is not like most writers. After achieving rare critical and commercial success with his DC comic book series SANDMAN,... We Come in Peace Part Two
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 02-07-2002)
As creator and executive producer Jason Katims explained in the first part of our talk with him, his teen drama-cum sci-fi show ROSWELL has survived near death on several occasions. Even now that the show has been given a new life on UPN, the program's lo... DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-06-2001)
Hollywood has gotten a bad rap from the so-called legitimate critics that populate Starbucks and Coyote Wolf type establishments with their J. Crew and Gap styles. But who cares what comes out of their minority mouths! Just look at the box office receipts... DARK ANGEL Season Opener Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-27-2001)
The Fox TV network has released info regarding this Friday night's opening episode of DARK ANGEL, titled "Bag 'Em."The episode will start with Max (Jessica Alba) struggling with her now potentially deadly relationship with Logan (Michael Weatherly). She s...