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by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-03-2004)
Comic book writer Micah Wright is at the center of a scandal that exposes his claims of being an Army Ranger -- and of having served in the invasion of Panama in 1989 -- as lies. Wright, who has been outspoken against the Iraq war, has been claiming for t... Comicscape - May 26, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-26-2004)
...rought us Micah Wright, but don't hold that against them. They're also bringing us Garth Ennis' four-part miniseries AUTHORITY: MORE KEV, issue #1 of which ships this week. We also get Alan Moore's PROMETHEA #30! How can you not love these guys?The ne... EYE OF THE STORM variants
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 05-30-2002)
Debut issues of WildStorm Productions' "Eye of the Storm" mature readers titles will reach comic book stores with variant covers. The newly added variant covers will be by the same artists who provide each title's originally announced covers, with the ex... 
Wright says 'Ant-Man' is still on but 'Scott Pilgrim' is next (Tue 08-26-2008)
Edgar Wright told Wizard that he's still actively working to bring Marvel's 'Ant-Man' to the big screen. I wrote the first draft of the script which, to be honest, kind of took two years to deliver because I did 'Hot Fuzz' in the middle of it. But I di...Is 'Shaun' helmer Edgar Wright directing 'Ant-Man'?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-08-2005)
IGN FilmForce has learned that British filmmaker Edgar Wright is poised to direct Marvel's 'Ant-Man.' Wright apparently plans on making 'Ant-Man' a comedy. Wright wrote and directed the zombie laffer 'Shaun of the Dead.'
More... 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... STARGATE SG-1: Looking Back at Season Three
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)
With Showtime`s recent broadcast of `Nemesis,` Stargate SG-1`s third season finale, we can now look back and evaluate one of the cable network`s most successful, original science fiction television series, joining a club that includes The Outer Limits and... Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-26-2007)
Plot:
The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and p... Felix "Wright" Leiter Returns for BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Actor Jeffrey Wright, who played CIA agent Felix Leiter in Casino Royale, will reprise the role in Bond 22, reports Variety. He will be joining Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Giancarlo Giannini and Anatole Taubmann. Filming is scheduled to begin today at ... Edgar Wright hopes to make Marvel's "runt", 'Ant-Man', cool (Wed 03-14-2007)
"I did read a bit of 'The Avengers' as a kid, and I especially liked the Scott Lang character - by David Michelinie and John Byrne - and, of course, the imagery. I think 'Ant Man' is one of those characters that the writers got bored with after about ten ...Edgar Wright Talks Ant-Man (Wed 07-26-2006)
"What we want to do, the idea that we have for the adaptation...is to have a film that basically is about Henry Pym and Scott Lang. So, you actually do a prologue where you see Pym as Ant-Man in action in the 60's, in sort of 'Tales to Astonish' mode basi...Jeffrey Wright to play villain in LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)
According to jewreview.net, Jeffrey Wright has been cast as the villain in 20th Century Fox's upcoming film LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD.The film will feature John McClane (Bruce Willis) attempting to stop a techno-terrorist from shutting down the nation's compu... Edgar Wright talks ANT-MAN
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)
Edgar Wright talked about the upcoming film ANT-MAN at the Comic Con. He mentioned that he was currently in the early stages of writing a draft for the film, but is approaching the film as an action/adventure as opposed to a spoof."Obviously it will be a... Edgar Wright updates "Ant Man"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-15-2007)
Moviehole recently sat down and interviewed Edgar Wright, who was kind enough to give them an update on Ant Man, which he is scripting.Moviehole writes:Researching “Ant-Man”?Obviously I can’t interview anyone that’s got shrinking s... Uni wants to give 'Life' to helmer Wright
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-02-2005)
Edgar Wright is in negotiations to direct 'Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life' for Universal Pictures. Wright co-wrote and directed the recent horror spoof 'Shaun of the Dead.' The project is based on the graphic novel 'Scott Pilgrim Volume 1: Scott Pil... "Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 02-01-2007)
Pheonix Wright makes his triumphant return to the videogame market, again on the Nintendo DS. As a defence attorney, not only must he prove that each of his clients are not guilty, but do so within three days. In this court system, it seems that each o... Micah Hauptman appears in 'Iron Man' (Mon 01-28-2008)
Variety reports that actor Micah Hauptman acted in an unspecified role in Jon Favreau’s 'Iron Man' movie. A quick scan of Micah Hauptman's resume reveals a handful of bit parts in small movies. Presumably he's doing the same here.L\'Etoile Solitaire Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 11-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuno OgamiTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:Studio TakomangaWhat They SayMicah Remington is a serious businessman who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. A shark when it comes to hostile takeovers, Micah has been ... Cartoon Network Upfronts Look Promising
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 04-07-2008)
Often the Cartoon Network mistreats shows that might appeal to more than just children, other than the Adult Swim Block of shows that airs on Sunday nights. The network had a fantastic series in Justice League that could appeal to all ages, but definitely... Heroes: How to Stop an Exploding Man
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-23-2007)
Some of you will remember way back when Heroes started, that I took issue with the pacing of it. I still believe the first 3 or 4 episodes moved very slowly, especially now after being able to look back at the season as a whole. With that said, ... "Heroes: .07%"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 04-25-2007)
It really seems like this series has been gone forever. I’m starting to like the idea that LOST and BSG won’t be back until January but when they come back they’ll run to completion with no weird breaks or winter hiatus. ... THE OUTER LIMITS: Season Five
by Frank Garcia (Wed 10-27-1999)
With thousands of digital television signals streaming into our homes, channel surfing with our thumbs on TV remote controls has become an exercise in its own right. As we attempt to make sense of the kaleidoscopic images offering infinite choices, there ... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... "Heroes: Run"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 02-15-2007)
This was supposed to be the week Claire meets her father, at least according to the promotions, but as is common for most ads for this series, it was inaccurate, to put it nicely. While the story did move forward for some characters, for some rea... Stargate Sequel, Untitled
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-08-2006)
Last Updated: August 8, 2006Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Sci-FiProduction Company: MGMDistributors: NASpecial Effects: NAProject Phase: RumoredBudget: NAWho's In It: NAWho's Making It: Dean Devlin (Producer)Release Date: NAPremise: A continuation of... SHAUN OF THE DEAD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-24-2004)
SHAUN OF THE DEAD is notable for several reasons. Firstly, it's an uncommonly funny and smart parody of flesh-eating zombie movies, something that's surprisingly hard to get right. Secondly, and even more surprising, SHAUN succeeds in being a flesh-eating... Stardate 07.09.01: The Miniseries of AVALON
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-09-2001)
Though this week brings several new and returning series, perhaps none is as highly anticipated as TNT's original miniseries THE MISTS OF AVALON, based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling version of the Arthurian legend told from the perspective of it... This Week's Best Sellers List
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)
The latest Best Selling lists have been released from most of the news publications for this past week. It looks like author James Patterson is leading the way on most of the lists from his latest novel, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. Here's a look at the Best Selle... STARGATE SG-1: Season Three Episode Guide
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)
`Into the Fire` (#301) - Written by Brad Wright. Directed by Martin WoodPart 2 of Season 2`s `Out of Mind.` In this exciting season opener, the SG-1 team are being held prisoner by their old Goa’uld foe Hathor (Susanne Braun), who threatens to insert a Go... Mania Exclusive Interview: Simon Pegg
by Rob Vaux (Wed 04-02-2008)
Simon Pegg spent several years banging around British television before scoring a cult success with Spaced, a show he co-created with Jessica Hynes and Edgar Wright. But it wasn’t until the massive success of Shaun of the Dead (directed by Wright ... "Heroes: The Fix"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 01-31-2007)
Heroes has to be one of the toughest series on television to write and direct with something like 15 important characters to integrate into the story arc and to get the audience to invest in. So, far the crew has done a fantastic job. If t... 100th episode Milestone for STARGATE SG-1
by Melissa J. Perenson (Sat 09-08-2001)
When MGM debuted STARGATE in the fall of 1994, no one imagined that the film would become that year's sleeper sensation. And certainly no one imagined that seven years later, a TV series born out of the feature would be a television hit by its fifth seaso... SG-1 heading to the movies?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-12-2006)
According to executive producer Brad Wright in an interview with TV GUIDE, Stargate SG-1 will wrap up its 10-year run this spring and then begin production on two feature films.MGM has given a green light to produce two films which would most likely go di... MEDDLING With 2001?
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 06-06-2001)
By now, almost everyone has heard the urban legend that Pink Floyd’s 1972 progressive rock album DARK SIDE OF THE MOON is a sort of substitute soundtrack for MGM’s classic film THE WIZARD OF OZ. There’s even been talk that Floyd’s follow-up recording, WIS... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... GATE Crashing - Part 1
by John J. O'Neill (Thu 07-12-2001)
When it was released back in 1994, the surprise hit STARGATE came out of nowhere and struck a chord with audiences everywhere. Quality escapist fare that posed more questions than it answered, the film left the door wide open for a sequel... or something.... Doomed JLA, More Mutants & Ant Man!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
Welcome to another edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week!
For this week’s list, Mania does its best fly on the wall routine to get updates on the mega-hyped Justice League movie, the final Harry Potter production and a couple of Marve... Another STARGATE Movie?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-12-2006)
Will we be seeing more Stargate? Brad Wright, co-executive producer of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis sure thinks so. Mentioned as possible upcoming projects were a third TV series, a movie, and a massively multiplayer online role-playing game."Wha... Both STARGATE SG-1 and ATLANTIS renewed
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-15-2004)
Sci Fi Wire announced that the Sci Fi Channel has issued full season renewal orders for STARGATE SG-1 as well as STARGATE ATLANTIS. This will bring the total number of seasons for each series up to nine for SG-1 and two for ATLANTIS. 20 episodes will make... "Dead" Director Gets "Life"
by News Editor (Wed 02-02-2005)
"Shaun of the Dead" co-writer and director Edgar Wright is in negotiations to direct "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life" for Universal Pictures. Eric Gitter and Marc Platt Productions' Marc Platt will produce.The story centers on a young slacker who me... Winners from the 56th Annual Emmy Awards
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-20-2004)
At last night's broadcast of the 56th Annual Emmy Awards, ANGELS IN AMERICA came out as the big winner. The HBO mini-series walked away with a record setting 11 Emmy wins, the most ever for a mini-series since ROOTS.After four times at bat but failing to ... SHAWN OF THE DEAD Heads for the Comic Book Stands
by News Editor (Thu 03-31-2005)
Variety has announced that IDW will bring "Shaun of the Dead" to comic book form with a four-issue, 32-page, miniseries starting in June 2005 that will include deleted and unshot material. The series will be written by IDW's Chris Ryall with input from th... Checking out THE LIBRARIAN - Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Thu 12-02-2004)
Dean Devlin has made a name for himself as an event big screen producer and writer for films such as INDEPENDENCE DAY and STARGATE, but this Sunday (December 5) on TNT at 8:00pm, he'll be bringing his event expertise to the small screen with THE LIBRARIAN... Anniversary Plans for the Crystal Lake Eight?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-26-2003)
The suits at Paramount have always looked down their noses at their moneymaking slasher series. There must've been cigars all around when they sold the rotting franchise off to New Line. Well, now that Ronny Yu has hit a home run with FREDDY VS. JASON (an... Scribes Take on Spielberg Idea
by News Editor (Mon 04-04-2005)
DreamWorks has hired John Glenn and Travis Wright to turn an untitled Steven Spielberg idea into a feature script. The thriller follows an innocent man who must go on the run when he becomes a target for the powers-that-be.Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci ... Branson goes AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-11-2003)
Richard Branson, the billionaire businessman who founded Virgin Airlines and the retail chain, will film a cameo in Frank Coraci's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Branson, who's also known for his promotional stunts riding in hot air balloons, will play a 19... Remembering Fred Karlin
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-06-2004)
Soundtrax is sorry to report the untimely death of Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer, music teacher, and noted author Fred Karlin, who died of cancer on March 26 in Culver City, California at the age of 67. Over three decades, Karlin composed more than two... Nic Cage is a LORD OF WAR
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-13-2004)
Director/writer Andrew Niccol (GATTICA, SIMONE) has cast Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Jeffrey Wright and Donald Sutherland in his new action/thriller LORD OF WAR. Cage plays an international arms dealer who is trying to outmane... The Worst List of Worst Songs
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 05-17-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I was watching VH1 the other day and they had one of those "worst songs of all time" shows on and by the end when such abominations as "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," "Achy Breaky Heart," and "We Built ... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... GNOMES! Gone Wild
by News Editor (Tue 10-04-2005)
Vanguard Films has picked up the fantasy comedy GNOMES! by Micah Herman and Kyle Newman.The story centers on a boy who discovers that the garden gnomes in his backyard actually are alive. When he starts to suspect that his mom's new suitor is a gnome-eati... CULT CLASSICS: Disc 2
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-26-2006)
We continue our examination of Mill Creek's 4-disc, 20-movie collection of roadshow shockers from the first half of the 20th century. Disc Two: COCAINE FIENDS (1935, 61m, aka THE PACE THAT KILLS) A remake of producer Willis Kent and director William A. O... Zellweger will solve CASE 39 with Alvart
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-31-2006)
German director Christian Alvart is negotiating to direct the Paramount Pictures horror film, CASE 39. The film will star Renee Zellweger and is due to start shooting later this summer in Vancouver.The script is by Ray Wright and centers around an ideali... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... PULSE
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 08-14-2006)
PULSE is not just bad, but surprisingly bad it fails in basic ways that movies in its genre generally manage to get right even when the overall framework is severely faulty. In fact, PULSE had more going for it initially going in than many of its kindred... More EPISODE III support
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-26-2003)
The official STAR WARS website has once again updated its recast listings, confirming that three actors who appeared in ATTACK OF THE CLONES will be reprising their roles in EPISODE III.The three returning cast members are Joel Edgerton (Owen Lars), Jay L... Sony Gives Green 'Vesper' Role
by News Editor (Fri 02-17-2006)
Sony Pictures has announced that Eva Green will play British treasury agent Vesper Lynd in CASINO ROYALE. In addition, Jeffrey Wright will play Felix Leiter.They join a cast that already includes Daniel Craig, Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis, Caterina Murino... Disc Wars continue
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-07-2006)
Last month's Consumer Electronics Show revealed just how muddy the waters have gotten in the war for High Definition home video. Though High Definition television, now available via cable and satellite, has been slow to creep into homes, indications say t... Universal Finds PILGRIM Precious
by News Editor (Wed 05-25-2005)
Universal Pictures and Marc Platt Productions have hired screenwriter Michael Bacall to adapt the comicbook SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE by Bryan Lee O'Malley.The first in a three-part series published by Oni Press, follows "a suburban slacker who... Troma's DIY cinema school
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-31-2005)
VCDs are almost unknown in the USA, but they've been a hot item in South Asia over the past decade mainly because they're cheap and easy to bootleg. Basically they're a poor video encoding format for discs. They play on most players, but the video quality... THE INSIDE: Declawed
by Jason Davis (Mon 07-18-2005)
Never underestimate the power of editing. From the trailer aired at the end of the previous episode, one would have suspected Virgil Webster to take up serial killing during his FBI suspension. Though the episode's subtext does dwell on the importance of ... Oscar Noms Announced
by News Editor (Tue 01-31-2006)
Here is a list of some of the key and Cinescape related nominees for this year's 78th Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005, which will be presented on Sunday, March 5, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland® and televi... The 31st Annual Saturn Awards
by Sue Schneider (Tue 05-17-2005)
Recently The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held THE 31ST ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS at the Universal Hilton in Universal, California.Seen walking the red carpet: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jeff Rector, Brian Henson with Mia Sara, Irwin Keyes, Si... Overture Approves the Remake of Romero's CRAZIES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Another remake of a George A. Romero film is set to hit theaters in the near future thanks to Overture Films. The indie distributor has jumped on board to produce and distribute The Crazies, a remake of the zombie mastermind's 1973 film. The reworking wil... THE OUTER LIMITS: Joyride
by Frank Garcia (Tue 11-02-1999)
Actor Cliff Robertson stood in front of the cameras, clad in an astronaut’s bulky white spacesuit. Black velvet drapes surrounded him. With diffused spotlights illuminating him, director James Head watching from behind the camera, and a production crew st... Studios Continue Forward Despite SAG Worries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Last year, you'll likely remember the constant worries and coverage of the pending WGA strike and how Hollywood was planning for the worse by kicking production into gear on a number of projects so their line-ups would be filled up. Well, we cut to a year... Stardate 0108.01: Beginnings and Endings
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)
Finally, someone who understands! Trek X screenwriter John Logan told startrek.com this week that he`s a lifelong fan who went trick-or-treating in his youth dressed as Captain Kirk. `I`m a rabid fan...I`m not just doing this for the money, believe me,` e... Stardate 0101.01: The Love Boat Promises Something For Everyone
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-01-2001)
Warning! Spoilers Ahead!I`d like to make a resolution to find more to like about Star Trek: Voyager in its waning days. But `Resolutions` is a loaded term for many of us long-term Voyager viewers. Remember the second-season episode in which Janeway and Ch... MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964)
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 02-14-2000)
100. MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1965). This film offers the Merchant of Menace, Vincent Price, in one of his finest roles as the Devil-worshipping Prince Prospero in producer-director Roger Corman`s adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe`s short story. The film is s... Bradley Cooper joins CASE 39
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-15-2006)
Bradly Cooper has signed on to star in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film CASE 39. Cooper will join Renee Zellweger, Ian McShane, Kirsten Storms and Alexis Thorpe in the film.The script is by Ray Wright and centers around an idealistic social worker (Z... Mary Elizabeth Winstead is 'Scott Pilgrim''s precious little love interest (Sun 05-18-2008)
From the Hollywood Reporter: Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in negotiations to star opposite Michael Cera in the filmed adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comic 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.' Edgar Wright is directing the adventure romance for Universal. Sh...DVD and Blu-Ray Details for INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)
From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel ... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... 'Shaun' director moving on to 'Scott Pilgrim'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-31-2005)
Famed CBR columnist Rich Johnston writes: "I understand that Edgar Wright Jr., director of 'Spaced' and co-writer/director of 'Shaun of The Dead' is to direct a movie based on the Oni comic book 'Scott Pilgrim' by Brian Lee O'Malley, for Universal Picture... Comic-Con Marvel Panel: Ant-Man, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk (Mon 07-24-2006)
At Marvel Studios' panel on Saturday, Feige -- joined by studiomates Avi Arad and Ari Arad -- introduced directors of three of Marvel's first independently produced films: Ant-Man's Edgar Wright, The Incredible Hulk's Louis Leterrier and Iron Man's Jon Fa...Bruce Boxleitner: From BABYLON 5 to the OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 06-26-2000)
You knew him as Luke Macahan in the 1970s How the West Was Won mini-series, as Billy Montana in three Gambler TV movies, as Frank Buck in the short-lived 1982 series Bring ‘Em Back Alive, as the title character Tron in the Disney feature, as Lee Stetson i... Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)
Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For... RETROACTIVE
by John Thonen (Thu 03-14-2002)
One of the greatest pleasures in watching movies is when you uncover some minor gem that has gone largely unnoticed by the press and public alike. I had that pleasure in watching RETROACTIVE. Directed by Louis (CARNOSAUR 2, BATS) Morneau – a veteran ... CLASH OF THE TITANS remake gets going?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-04-2002)
In an item recounting the triumphs of this week's 'it' writers of the moment, John Glenn and Travis Wright, comes the news the duo, who just finished penning RED WORLD for Jerry Bruckheimer, have been tapped by Warner Bros. to write a remake of 1981's CLA... To Be Continued: 2002 Comic Book Sequels, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-01-2002)
Last time, in the first part of our brief survey of 2002 comic book sequels, we took a look at the return of some old Western heroes, a new adventure for two magic-wielding witches, and the next chapter in a cosmos-spanning space epic, among others. Now l... THE LOST
by Troy Roberts (Fri 11-22-2002)
There aren't many games on the market today that are new and innovative, but every once in a while a title stands out with its originality and storyline. THE LOST looks to do just that."THE LOST is actually a very cool experiment," says the game's produce... DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE
by JASON HENDERSON (Wed 02-06-2002)
DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE is the best Hammer movie nobody ever watched. It’s a lushly colored, pleasantly placed, sexy little Victorian thriller that practically reinvents Hammer Horror by nailing its premise to two separate familiar topics regarding tha... THE PIGKEEPER'S DAUGHTER / SASSY SUE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 01-21-2002)
Wo Nellie, this is certainly a fine pair from the good ol’ boys at Something Weird. Yes’n you can have yo’ high falutin big city movies with them fancy sets and bone thin lady stars, for I got’s me two of the finest, I say the finest, movies ever done mad... Robert W. Campbell Dies (Mon 10-02-2000)
Robert W. Campbell, a novelist and screenwriter who penned the big screen version of the Edgar Allen Poe short story The Masque of the Red Death, passed away Sept. 21 at the age of 73. Campbell broke into the film industry in 1955 with his screenplay for ...UNBREAKABLE: Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 11-22-2000)
The big secret about Unbreakable is that it’s really a comic book superhero movie.Yes, you read that right.The explanation offered by Elijah (Samuel L. Jackson) for David’s miraculous escape from the train wreck is that David (Bruce Willis) is the real-li... Around the World in 80 Days
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-11-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Paramount Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jackie Chan (Passepartout); Steve Coogan (Phileas Fogg); Jim Broadbent (Lord Kelvin); Johnny Knoxville; Cecile de Fran... LUST FOR A VAMPIRE
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-22-2001)
The best image in LUST FOR A VAMPIRE comes right up front, as a red-and-black-cloaked vampire cuts a peasant girl's throat and pours the blood out on a skeleton while he chants in Latin in order to bring a hot naked female vampire to life. Lurid and absur... Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
by Coming Attractions (Fri 01-30-2004)
Genre:Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Brooklyn Films/Natural Nylon Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Jude Law ("Sky Captain"); Gwyneth Paltrow (Polly Perkins); Angelina Jolie; Casey Affleck; Gio... THE EVIL DEAD: Ultimate Edition (3 Discs)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 12-19-2007)
Yes, another edition of The Evil Dead on DVD. This time Anchor Bay is releasing the “Ultimate Edition”. Now many of you, like me, have the “Special Edition” (circa 1999) or the “Book Of The Dead Limited Edition&rdqu... New Featurette for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
Agent 007 may like the art of the chase when it comes to his Bond girls but in Quantum of Solace, much like other Bond films, he will find himself going up against another beautiful but deadly vixen bent on bringing him down. There's a new behind-the-scen... Bryce Howard Taking Over in TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-02-2008)
We have a new leading lady to take over as John Connor's wife, Kate Connor, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade is reporting that Bryce Dallas Howard (The Village, Spider-Man 3) will be taking over the role exited by Charlotte Gainsbourg in Terminator ... Top Maniacal Rumors: Shazam-mess , Avengers Team & Super Survival
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
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 jarro... Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)
Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read... Legend of Galactic Heroes - Updated Info (Sat 06-28-2003)
From some well placed sources, we've gotten some new information regarding the recent information we posted about the possibility of the Legend of GalacticHeroes coming to region 1 someday.Mr.Kikukawa and Wright Staff have read hundreds of comments from t...TERMINATOR Trilogy Begins Production
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
And they're off! Warner Bros. has passed along a press release saying that production has officially launched for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the first installment of a new trilogy starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Bale is central ... Book Buzz: The Legacy of Star Wars Fiction
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-12-2008)
Ever since the theatrical release of A NEW HOPE George Lucas’ Star Wars series has come to dominate pop culture, evolving its form to fit new mediums as the uncontested poster boy of mainstream sci-fi. Novels, toys, television series and comic books... TOPPS Heroes Trading Cards
by Tim Janson (Sun 03-16-2008)
The TOPPS trading card company has just released a new series of trading cards based upon the hit NBC superhero drama Heroes. The 90 card set covers the first season of the show and features five levels of chase cards for collectors. I’ve... Hulk, Iron Man and More for FX
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-17-2008)
Marvel Studios has just landed a potentially large financial windfall by preselling the future cable rights for Iron Man, Incredible Hulk and to-be-announced titles to the FX network, reports Variety. The article mentions 3 to be named projects also inclu... U.K Gets BOND 22 on Halloween (Wed 03-19-2008)
In an unexpected move, the next James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace is getting pushed out of its normal November theatrical bow and will be hitting some markets on Halloween, a full week ahead of its set November 7 date. The press release from Sony say...New Featurette for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-20-2008)
A new behind-the-scene glimpse into the production of the next bond adventure Quantum of Solace has popped up online. The 22nd film stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Christensen a... Bandai Visual USA Contests (Fri 06-29-2007)
Our various Bandai Visual USA contests have closed out today with the winners chosen. Lori Henderson has won in the Wings of Rean contest, Paul D Wright has scored in our Gunbuster 2 contest, Sonya Carter in our Demon Prince Enma contest and Tommi Brandt ...Art Box Contest (Fri 12-21-2007)
Our weekly Empty Art Box contest has changed over once again after Janice Wright picked up the Pumpkin Scisscors art box from us. What\'s next in the queue and the last one for 2007? None other than Welcome to the NHK!O'Malley sets the record straight on 'Scott Pilgrim' film
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2008)
Bryan Lee O'Malley, creator of 'Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life' saw last week's Hollywood Reporter article echo mis-information around the internet. Now he aims to set the record straight from his Live Journal blog. Here are some excerpts:
...I c... Two New TV Spots for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-17-2008)
MGM and Columbia Pictures has begun pushing their next Bond adventure Quantum of Solace on the small screen. Two new TV spots have popped up on Television and online. You can check them out down below. The next installment stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylen... 'Incredible Hulk' DVD and Blu-Ray October 21st
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2008)
From a press release
The Explosive Action Blockbuster Smashes its way Onto DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, Unleashed on October 21, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal City, Calif., August 27, 2008—From the Marvel Universe of the wo... Review: 'Son of the Mask' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 05-21-2005)
The Movie
"Son of the Mask" arrived in DVD stories this week. This 2005 follow up to the surprise hit "The Mask" (starring then-relative-unknown Jim Carrey and then-unknown Cameron Diaz) has Jamie Kennedy in the lead role as Tim Avery, a frustrated c... 'Filth' rumors fizzle
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-30-2004)
Rich Johnston debunks his reported stories about a movie version of 'The Filth': "Edgar Wright, co-writer and director of 'Shaun Of The Dead' writes to deny that they're working on 'The Filth' as their next movie project. Despite some US journalists swear... Arnold Schwarzenegger Caught Meeting Christian Bale
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-11-2008)
Let the speculation continue on whether the Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger will make an appearance in the Terminator Salvation trilogy! For months, there's been a bit of back-and-forth on whether he's set to appear or not in this new trilogy of a franch... Mania Manifesto: Top 7 Video Games at E3
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-22-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... New EAGLE EYE Poster Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
A new teaser poster for Eagle Eye has premiered online over at JoBlo. Click on the link to see the full poster. The film, which marks the second team up of director D.J Caruso and leading star Shia LaBeouf after Disturbia, also co-stars Michelle Monaghan,... First Teaser Trailer for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
If you're planning on watching The Dark Knight in a few days, you'll be seeing the first teaser for Terminator Salvation in theaters. But Warner Bros. has already released the official clip online in a game of beating boot leggers. The upcoming first inst... And The New T-800 TERMINATOR Is...?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
After years of debating whether Arnold would come back into the shoes of his T-800 model, the debate may be finished. The Clinton-News Record is reporting that Roland Kickinger, a former bodybuilder, will now be considered the earlier model of the Skynet ... IMAX Teaser for HALF BLOOD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
Are you ready to get blown away on this slow news day? The teaser for the IMAX edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has appeared online, a tease which will be attached to the IMAX edition of The Dark Knight for Warner Bros. The upcoming sixth... Sneak Peek at SG1: Ark of Truth
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-04-2008)
Stargate fans will get an exclusive one-minute preview of Stargate The Ark Of Truth, premiering on DVD March 11 from MGM Home Entertainment. The trailer will air during the Season 4 finale of "Stargate: Atlantis" on Friday, March 7th at 10... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... INVASION Trailer
by News Editor (Mon 06-11-2007)
In case you didn't already get a chance to catch it, Moviefone is hosting the new trailer for THE INVASION. As most already know, the film stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jeffrey Wright and Veronica Cartwright.
The science... HEROES: The Hard Part
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-10-2007)
I love that each season of this series will tell a new story because we get episodes like the one last night. The build up has been fantastic after the first three or four episodes of the series drug past and last night just took it all up a notch.&n... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... New Red Band BEOWULF Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
A new redband restricted trailer of Robert Zemeckis' BEOWULF has appeared online over at Paramount's official site for the adaptation. This version of the classic tale was scripted by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary(Pulp Fiction) while director Zemeckis used ... Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Release Date: November 21, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: David Yates Screenwriter: Steven Kloves Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Michael Gam... Much Ado About Nothing, Maniacs!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
I have to confess to something and it seems the perfect opportunity to do so. Right here, Maniacs! Are you listening? The past few weeks, I’ve had what normal people call “writer’s block” but it goes beyond that. You see, every ... Reese Witherspoon drops out of "Bunny Lake is Missing"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
According to Variety, Reese Witherspoon abruptly dropped out of the upcoming film, Bunny Lake is Missing, five weeks before production was to begin. The move has left the studio scrambling to find an actress to take the role, which might cause them to pu... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Fear Itself
by Damon Brown (Thu 11-02-2006)
David Jaffe, one of the few designers to receive legendary status based on one game, God of War, recently asked if a video game could make you cry. This thought isn’t new. Will Wright and other softies posed the same question years ago, but you ... Hidden Anime
by Janet Houck (Thu 11-23-2006)
While playing Okami (great game, by the way; sad that Capcom closed Clover Studio), I had a revelation of sorts. It wasn’t very profound or anything, but it definitely added a dimension to my gaming experience.
There are a lot of anime an... Weekend Box Office Report for January 19-21
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 01-21-2007)
The weekend estimates are in and it looks too close to call. I’ll go ahead and call it anyway though, folks. 1st place goes to Stomp The Yard (pulling in 13.3 mil) while Night of the Museum is only 300,000 dollars behind at 2nd place. Yes, that&rsqu... New BEOWULF Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
A new trailer for Paramount's upcoming tale of BEOWULF has appeared online today courtesy of Apple Trailers. The film, which hits IMAX & standard theaters in November, stars Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Brendan Gleeso... New International BEOWULF Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
A new international trailer for Robert Zemeckis' upcoming motion-capture filled BEOWULF has hit the net courtesy of MSN Video. This is the second international trailer for the adaptation of the classic iconic character who does battle with the demon Grind... International Alternatives to Repeat TV
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 12-28-2007)
There are some bright spots on the TV horizon, but those bright spots are few and far between. It would be easy to say get your hands on Season 3 of LOST, or the first 3 seasons of BSG, or some other television series box set but that doesn’t h... Holiday Special
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-23-2007)
A commenter here at Mania believes that I don’t like holiday episodes of TV series based on my review of the Christmas Special episode of Supernatural. Well, I didn't actually hate that episode, I just thought it was sub-par compared to the res... Kurylenko Confirmed as Leading Lady in BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
We've already had our confirmations that actress Gemma Arterton would be one "Bond girl" in the next adventure of the franchise. Now, we have our confirmation that Olga Kurylenko (Hitman) will be another and possibly the lead girl for Bond 22. H... New Teaser Poster for Bond's SOLACE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-07-2008)
The first basic teaser poster and behind-the-scenes featurette for the next Bond adventure, titled Quantum of Solace, has made its way online this morning courtesy of Moviefone. The 22nd film is getting directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland) and it ... Eisner Remaking Romero's CRAZIES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Breck Eisner has been confirmed as director for the update of Romero's The Crazies. Variety reports Eisner signing on for the Rogue-produced film after the company brought the project out of a turnaround from Paramount. Ray Wright penned the new adaptatio... Helena Bonham Carter Reveals Loyalty for TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)
While what actress Helena Bonham Carter reveals about role in the upcoming Terminator Salvation film is exceedingly vague, it could also be decided as somewhat revealing in where her loyalties lie in the fight for the future. If you don't want to know any... Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-16-2007)
Release Date: May 22, 2009 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Shawn Levy Screenwriter: Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Scott Frank Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, Christopher Guest, Jon Be... Eli Roth Confirms TRAILER TRASH Release
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-13-2007)
While the GRINDHOUSE may have failed horribly at the box office last Easter set against 3 family films (ranging around 1:30 hr a piece), some positive feedback was given to the various directors for their "faux trailers" in the double feature ho... Get Ready for a News Magazine Bonanza!
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-25-2007)
Has anyone noticed that the NBC News program Dateline has only been on once in the last few months? I hadn’t either but now it’s becoming important why the series has been absent. Word has been released by the network that the final ... Crowe Replaces Pitt in STATE OF PLAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
As soon as Brad Pitt left the pre-production of Universal's upcoming thriller STATE OF PLAY, the studio announced it was looking towards Russell Crowe to replace him. Director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) spent the weekend in Australia wooi... Hoskins, Firth, Oldman Joins CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)
When it comes to press interviews & coverage, director Robert Zemeckis is a very quiet guy. It's hard to get the Back to the Future creator talking about any of his latest projects, sometimes giving the press little to work with. As an example, h... Terminator Salvation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-28-2006)
Release Date: May 22, 2009 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: McG Screenwriter: John Brancato, Michael Ferris Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common and Jadagrace.Genre:... Precursor
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-27-2007)
It’s not the biggest movie this holiday season but people are already talking about it. Will Smith’s ‘I am Legend’ with its desolate future and lone hero is a movie that has all types of movie goers talking. What... New Bat-writers
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-25-2001)
DC Comics has announced new writers for ROBIN, NIGHTWING, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS and BIRDS OF PREY. "This is a really exciting time to work on the Dark Knight's adventures," says Bob Schreck, BATMAN group editor. "We're going from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES ... CHERRY FALLS/TERROR TRACT
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-17-2001)
When it comes to DVD rentals, the prices just seem to be going up and up. One way to encourage the impoverished to rent a movie: put two movies on one disc, (like Fox has being doing with such classics as THE FLY/RETURN OF THE FLY, PORKY’S/PORKY’S TWO: TH... Storrie's GOTHAM GIRLS
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 11-27-2001)
Writer Paul D. Storrie, whose first published work for DC Comics was the recent BATMAN BEYOND #23, is now writing a five-issue mini-series called GOTHAM GIRLS. The title is also the name of the popular DC Online webtoon."As I was finishing up my sec... AMNESIA
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 12-10-2001)
Are our dreams just our minds reprocessing the events of previous experiences, or are they links to alternate realities/dimensions in which our being has spun off on a distant timeline? When we meet somebody for the first time and it feels like we've know... NARCISSUS IN CHAINS
by J.A. Hitchcock (Mon 04-01-2002)
Laurell K. Hamilton is a mesmerizing writer. I was first introduced to Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, in a short story included in an anthology I reviewed, OUT OF THIS WORLD. Included in this short story collection was a preview of NARCISSUS IN CHAINS. I wa... Visions of the Night
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-05-2001)
For the past 14 years, award-winning producers/creators Dan Angel and Billy Brown have brought scares and thrills to television audiences of all ages. Their latest foray into the world of genre entertainment, an anthology series set to debut on Fox July 1... SOMEWHERE IN TIME on Disc
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 11-07-2000)
1980 was a pretty bad year for movies. It’s also the year when most of the movie-going public missed out on Somewhere in Time, a sweet picture scripted by SF-horror legend Richard Matheson, based on his award-winning novel, Bid Time Return. Directed by Je... STARGATE ATLANTIS Movie Greenlit by Sci-Fi
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-22-2008)
Building upon the successful "Stargate" franchise, SCI FI Channel today announced it has greenlit a two-hour movie based on the hit science fiction adventure series "Stargate Atlantis." SCI FI will have the exclusive worldwide televisi... Top Maniacal Rumors: Myers Lives, Cher Cat and Van Damme Soldier
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-29-2008)
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 jarro... HOUSE ON THE HAUNTED HILL, The Original - On Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 05-09-2000)
If modeling a modern day production company, named Dark Castle, after the efforts of `50s era exploitation wizard William Castle, seemed an odd idea when first announced by producers Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver, their choice for a first production, a ... X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, for X-Men fans, the dream has finally come true: a multi-million dollar, star-studded movie version of their favorite comic book characters. I’ll leave it to those fans to debate whether this is a worthy adaptation of the source material. As for the... MORLOCKS #2 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 05-19-2002)
In the Marvel Universe, it's not just the high profile mutants that have it bad. Only ten percent of mutants born in America live to see 20, according to the intro to MORLOCKS, and most of the survivors live in hiding in the underground of major cities fr... SG-1: Beyond The Gate - Part One
by Miwa Hirai (Fri 06-07-2002)
After airing on Showtime for five years, STARGATE SG-1 has a new home for its final season. 22 new one-hour adventures begin airing tonight on the Sci-Fi Channel. Although STARGATE SG-1 has been slated for a new time slot, the quality of stories, performa... SKY CAPTAIN launches his website
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-17-2003)
In some fashion it's more than appropriate that the website for SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW launched today on the anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight. Right now there's just two wallpapers and a few AIM buddy icons that you can downl... The Return of the King
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-04-2003)
IM MEMORY: MICHAEL SMALLFilm composer Michael Small, 64, passed away on November 24, 2003. Small wrote musical scores for over 50 feature films and TV programs, as well as hundreds of TV and radio commercials. His many credits as include the music for Ala... STARGATE SG-1: SEASON 5
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-05-2004)
The fifth season of STARGATE SG-1 brought with it new challenges, both for the team of Stargate Command adventurers that audiences watched every week as well as for the show's creative personnel. A major new enemy was re-introduced (Anubis), tensions betw... Americana Trance
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-26-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSDTS Entertainment has put together an impressive recording of programmer/composer BT's score for MONSTER (DTS 6 92860 11122 6), which is due to hit stores on March 9th. The film is Patty Jenkins' directorial debut, based on the ... Cinescape covers the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 03-09-2004)
The last two months here in Tinsletown have been absolutely crazy. Award Show after Award Show...premiere after premiere. This next week Cinescape will catch you up on some of the events that have been happening. First up is the 10th Annual Screen Actors ... Disney travels AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-18-2003)
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution has picked up the domestic film rights to AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, the adventure film starring Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan and a host of stars in cameo roles. The studio is now targeting the film for an unspecified summ... THE SINGING DETECTIVE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-24-2003)
To use a term from an era when there were other movies that felt a bit like this one, THE SINGING DETECTIVE is trippy. Based on an enormously acclaimed TV miniseries that originally ran on the BBC in 1984 and on PBS shortly thereafter, DETECTIVE goes in a... SG-1: Beyond The Gate - Part Two
by Miwa Hirai (Thu 06-13-2002)
Now that STARGATE SG-1 has found a new home for its final season on the Sci-Fi Channel, it seems the potential for quality stories, performances and special effects is better than ever. Today we conclude our chat with executive producer Robert C. Cooper a... Tony Scott to "come out and play-i-ay"
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-25-2002)
Paramount Pictures and MTV films have selected director Tony Scott to lead their remake of the 1979 classic THE WARRIORS, an urban kid gang epic based closely on Homer's ODYSSEY. Extremely controversial upon release, initial screenings were accompanied... Underworld
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-29-2003)
Genre:Horror/Action.Studio:Screen Gems.Production Company:Lakeshore Entertaiment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Kate Beckensale (Selene); Scott Speedman (Michael); Shane Brolly (Kraven); Michael Sheen (Lucian); Bill Nighy (Viktor); Erwin Leder (Sing... Sequel to THE SIMS officially announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-05-2003)
Electronic Arts has confirmed what we all knew would be coming: development on THE SIMS 2 is underway. Being designed by Will Wright and his team from Maxis, THE SIMS 2 is due for release sometime in 2004. A sneak preview of the game will be shown to se... Michael Cera to Lead SCOTT PILGRIM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Michael Cera (Superbad) is in final negotiations to star in Scott Pilgrim's Little Life, says The Hollywood Reporter. Edgar Wright is directing the adventure romance, based on the graphic novel of the same name published by Oni Press. Marc Platt, Eric Gi... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... Guild Wars Nightfall
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 10-26-2006)
The exciting thing about the time just before new consoles are released, is that games come out like mad. Not only that, but they seem to be at a much lower price point than say six months ago. I guess it goes to show that even though the games can be pl... Objection!
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 01-13-2007)
Welcome to the Countdown, where the weeks keep passing, and the games keep on coming. Waiting for tomorrow will always be awkward because tomorrow never arrives, though luckily games will always inherit the Earth. This week we have a spattering of thre... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... HEROES: Truth and Consequences
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 11-28-2007)
Last week’s episode was probably the best of the season, so when this week lacked the momentum and energy of that episode, I was a little surprised, considering it was the second to last episode of the season. It wasn’t a bad episode, not... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Casino Royale
by Development Heck (Fri 02-17-2006)
Genre:Action/Studio:MGM.Production Company:EON Productions.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Daniel Craig (James Bond), Mads Mikkelsen (Le Chiffre), Eva Green (Vesper Lynd, Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter), Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis, Caterina Murino... Paramount Launches Next Trek Series
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-25-2000)
[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space--a gateway to a parallel dimension--has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful Fandom correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take... 15th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
by Frank Garcia (Wed 09-20-2000)
Yesterday, five popular science fiction television series filmed in Canada were nominated in nine categories for Gemini Awards, the country`s version of `Emmy Awards,` recognizing the best of Canadian television in 74 categories. STARGATE SG-1 and THE OUT... STAR TREK: GATEWAYS, a Seven Book OmniTREK series Part 2
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 10-18-2001)
The series kicks off with ONE SMALL STEP by Susan Wright, featuring the classic TREK crew. In this, the strongest novel in the GATEWAYS series, Wright postulates a sequel to the episode "That Which Survives". Due to a transporter glitch Kirk and the other... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
As I said yesterday here, the studios have out done themselves at the box office for the year of 2007. Universal Pictures has issued the following statement with the acknowledgement that this past year was their best in their nearly 100 years of existence... Mania Exclusive Interview: Michael Shanks of Stargate SG-1
by Rob Vaux (Wed 03-12-2008)
As Dr. Daniel Jackson on the long-running hit science fiction series Stargate SG-1, Michael Shanks built a legacy of battling alien threats. SG-1 ended its run at 10 seasons, leaving fans and creators alike pining for more Stargate. A new DVD, The Ark of ... STARGATE ATLANTIS surfaces '04
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-19-2003)
The Sci-Fi Channel and MGM Television Entertainment announced today concrete plans for their proposed spinoff series of STARGATE SG-1 titled STARGATE ATLANTIS. Twenty one-hour episodes of ATLANTIS have been ordered to debut on the science fiction cable ne... Broken Flowers, Rock & Roll
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-19-2005)
BROKEN FLOWERS is the new film from acclaimed writer/director Jim Jarmusch, starring Bill Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Sharon Stone, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange, Tilda Swinton and Julie Delpy. Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2005 Cannes International Film Fe... Why Are These Not on My Shelf?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-24-2005)
Has there been a better time to be a TV-on-DVD fan? As I was sliding my newly purchased DVD set of David Greenwalt's short-lived PROFIT onto my shelf a few weeks ago, it occurred to me that they really do seem determined to put every damn show in history... David Arnold's Hot Fuzz In The Summertime
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-20-2006)
After he completes scoring the new James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE, for director Martin Campbell, David Arnold (who perfectly replicated and expanded the classic John Barry 007 sound for TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and DIE ANOTHER DAY), w... SLAVE TRADE
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 03-18-2003)
SLAVE TRADE by Susan Wright reads like the lurid, nonsensical ramblings of a high schooler who's smoked too much pot and read too much hentai.The book, which opens in a post-apocalyptic Mexico (the US has apparently been rendered uninhabitable) with a hot... Michael Shanks - Away from the GATE
by Miwa Hirai (Sun 05-05-2002)
Michael Shanks plays Dr. Daniel Jackson on the popular television series STARGATE SG-1. He leaves the series this season by way of a much-publicized, much-lamented character death ("Meridian"). But no one really dies in science fiction, and Dr. Jackson wi... Jon Favreau will direct Iron Man (Fri 04-28-2006)
Marvel Studios has hired Jon Favreau to develop and direct the big-screen adaptation of "Iron Man" and has attracted an impressive roster of writers to help bring some of its high-profile characters such as Captain America and Thor to the big screen. Favr...