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THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... Cohen and Paramount Remaking MONSTER SQUAD
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
Fellow Maniac "Flint" has passed along an interesting tidbit of information from Bloody-Disgusting. Director Rob Cohen has revealed---while talking about his upcoming Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor---that he has grabbed the remake rights to t... DVD SHOPPING BAG- The Real Ghostbusters DVD Collection
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-25-2008)
At the San Diego Comic Con this year I noticed that there were a large amount of people running around dressed as Ghostbusters. They were there, power packs and all. There was a huge Ghostbusters video game booth (see my coverage on this now delay... 
Monster Rancher Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-23-2000)
What They SayGet ready for the wildest adventure ever as Genki, Holly and their monster friends unlock mysterious disks, meet and make new monsters and try to defeat the evil Moo!
When Genki wins a special CD-ROM, it’s real-life fun and games when... Fathers' Day DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-23-2006)
Warner Bros. has decided to clean out their stock of DVDs of the supernatural law firm thriller DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, the Steve McQueen cop action flick BULLIT, the Man vs. Nature adventure THE PERFECT STORM, the director's cut of ALEXANDER, the historic epic... DVD & VHS This Week: July 30
by John Thonen (Tue 07-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile many video companies are scaling back on the release of extras laden classic film DVD special editions, Warner Home Video recently announced five new ones coming this September. The announcement includes three Academy Award Winners: AMADEU... The Cult of DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)
There were a lot of great entries, but Stephen Smith's defense of MALLRATS was judged to be the most concise, to the point, and in keeping with the Essence of Smith. Plus, his name is Smith, thereby fuelling several conspiracy theories if I pick him, so h... Not your typical MONSTER movie
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-01-2004)
Faithful readers will recall columns last year in which I was begging for new equipment, willing to sell out by saying nice things about plasma TVs and DVD players in exchange for "donated" products. Well, so far no manufacturers have taken me up on my ge... GODZILLA VS. THE SEA MONSTER
by Brian Thomas (Wed 02-09-2005)
A fisherman named Yata is lost at sea when a huge sea monster (Hiroshi Sekita) attacks his boat. His younger brother Ryota (Toru Watanabe) fails in his attempt to win a sailboat in a dance contest, so he and his friends steal one to search for Yata. Yoshi... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... Top Maniacal Rumors: Monster Madness, Iron Confusion and Matrix Plastic
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-18-2008)
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... DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)
Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect... Diamond November Solicitations (Wed 08-18-2004)
AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 W ARTBOX DVD SRP: $39.98 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE DVD SRP: $29.95 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE LIMITED EDITION DVD SRP: $59.95 ARGENTOSOMA COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SRP: $99.98 AURA BA...DVD Review of X-FILES: REVELATIONS
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)
At the New York Comic Con X-Files creators Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz spoke of a DVD that would precede their new X-Files film X-Files: I Want To Believe (in theaters July 25, 2008). The DVD was to be a refresher on Agents Mulder (David Duchovny... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... DVD Review of The Ray Harryhausen Collectible DVD Gift Set
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-10-2008)
Earlier this year, Sony release three of Stop-Motion animation genius Ray Harryhausen’s films on special edition DVDs. Now these three classics, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers, and 20 Million Miles to Earth, ... DVD & VHS This Week: July 23
by John Thonen (Tue 07-23-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMovie audiences
Kane Hodder reprises the role he's made famous in 2002's JASON X
© New Line Cinema
weren't waiting for the return of Jason Voorhees, but New Line is betting that the video rental audience is as they announce the Octo... 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... DVD This Week: August 28th
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)
VIDEO NEWS In addition to the upcoming new STAR TREK TV series, Trekkers will soon get another treat with Paramount's release of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION on Nov. 6th. As the title sug... DVD News and Release Info for August 7
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)
VIDEO NEWS THERES NOTHING OUT THERE: SPECIAL EDITION is a good example of the little known or rarely seen title that the DVD explosion is bringing to the surface. On 9/19, Image Entertainment will release this e... DVD News & Notes for July 10, 2001
by John Thonen (Tue 07-10-2001)
Universal's Golden Age Of Horror will soon be coming our way when Universal Studios unleashes a host of DVD double-features sure to whet the cinematic appetite of any classic-era horror movie fan. Not wanting to miss out on the interest generated by their... DVD & VHS This Week: March 26
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThose of you who have become ill watching the final, sad season of THE X-FILES can find a fix for what ails you in Columbia TriStar's upcoming release of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a feature film with no direct connection to the once near-wor... DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D... DVD Shopping Bag: DVD Maniac Worthy? Almost
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-29-2008)
When Neil Marshall’s unrated Doomsday was half finished I thought this just might be the perfect film for Mania. A Maniac’s delight of science fiction, action and post apocalyptic nightmares. With genre favorite Malcolm McDowell’s openin... DVD & VHS This Week: June 11
by John Thonen (Tue 06-11-2002)
VIDEO NEWSNETFLIX nets some quick cash as the internet based, DVD rent-by-mail company hits Wall Street in a big way. The Vidiot has often recommended the Netflix program in the past and the company's recent debut as a publicly traded stock showed that Wa... DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)
As I mentioned in last weeks column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the worlds longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. Im still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar... Diamond July Previews (Wed 04-14-2004)
This listing comes from the Diamond Previews catalog. These are early tentative bits of information though some of it has been announced already. Until formal announcements come from the studios, treat these as TENTATIVE and nothing more. No dates are pro...DVD See Saw
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-14-2006)
From the feedback received so far, it seems like most readers agree with my stand on the HD disc wars. Most of us are unwilling to open our wallets as wide as necessary to take in the choices we're being given. If we all already had HD monitors, we might ... Video & DVD This Week: October 2nd
by John Thonen (Tue 10-02-2001)
VIDEO NEWSMany had felt that the JURASSIC PARK series had already overstayed its welcome and that without the direct involvement of the director of the first two dino-hits, Steven Spielberg, audiences would pass on a third helping. Instead, JURASSIC PARK ... DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)
Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am... DVD This Week: August 20
by John Thonen (Tue 08-20-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHELLRAISER: HELLSEEKER, which reunites stars Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence from the first film in the series, will hit video stores this October. But FANGORIA.COM recently reported that a sequel to that sequel is already in the works. Apparen... Monster Rancher Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-09-2001)
What They SayAt last we meet the evil Moo! Now aware of Genki’s plans to stop him, Moo orders the powerful Pixie to send her gang of black hares after Genki and his friends! Then, our heroes discover the secret behind Holly’s magic pendant and... The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)
VIDEO NEWS You cant keep a good corpse down as Trimark Home Video has recently announced their August 3rd Special Edition release of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Dan OBannons 1985 semi-sequel/spin-off of Georg... DVD & VHS This Week: July 9
by John Thonen (Tue 07-09-2002)
VIDEO NEWS2002 has been an uneven year for most cinematic genres, but its been a great year for animated films. One of those animated hits will be coming to DVD just in time for Christmas. ICE AGE, the tale of a mammoth named Manny, a sloth named Sid, a ... DVD News and Release Info for August 21
by John Thonen (Tue 08-21-2001)
VIDEO NEWS SHREK has already claimed this year's top box office title. It's November 2nd DVD release may claim other records as well as DreamWorks launches the title, at sell-through prices, with their bigg... Diamond Previews November Solicitations (Wed 11-16-2005)
AFTER CLASS LESSON VOL 1 DVD SRP: $25.00 AFTER CLASS LESSON VOL 2 DVD SRP: $25.00 BURST ANGEL VOL 6 DVD UNCUT SRP: $29.98 CASE CLOSED SEASON 1 VOL 1 DVD UNCUT SRP: $29.98 CASE CLOSED SEASON 1 DVD STARTER SET SRP: $44.98 COWBOY BEBOP REMIX VOL 5 DVD S...DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o... When Brains Attack!
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 11-27-2001)
The most hideous evil lies within us. No, I'm not talking about our tendency to flip on a dime between "good" and "evil" depending on the circumstance, I'm talking about our brains - not as the center of our conscious and subconscious being, but as someth... DVD & VHS This Week: March 5
by John Thonen (Tue 03-05-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHIGHLANDER was both a box office and critical dud when originally released in 1986. Since then, a fiercely loyal cult movement has turned the tale of sword swinging immortals into a success story surpassed only by that of the original STAR TREK.... Diamond December Update (Thu 09-16-2004)
12 KINGDOMS VOL 9 DVD SRP $29.95 2 X 1 2 VOLUME DVD BOXSET $SRP: $39.95 ANGEL TALES VOL 4 SWEET NEW LIFE DVD SRP: $29.98 BLACK WIDOW DVD SRP: $29.99 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 BODY TRANSFER DVD SRP: $29.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2004 VOL 1 ...DVD & VHS: September 10
by John Thonen (Tue 09-10-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe Fangoria website recently put an end to any ongoing belief in the luck of the Irish, with their announcement that Trimark Pictures has begun casting on LEPRECHAUN: BACK IN THE HOOD. Now, I'm sure little person, and the actor inside Gabe Bart... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... Video & DVD This Week: October 16th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-16-2001)
VIDEO NEWSVidiots the world over bade a fond farewell recently to character actor Victor Wong, who passed away September 12. Wong became a genre favorite thanks to roles in TREMORS, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and his memorable turn as the heroic Egg Shen in BIG T... The DVD After Tomorrow
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-11-2004)
As I was gazing lovingly at my growing stacks of DVDs the other day, I was pondering what sort of technology was bound to come along to make them all obsolete. Digital movies aren't even the wave of the future anymore they're the wave of the present. As ... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... Disney DVD Tin Treasures
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-18-2004)
Wow! Theres a lot of great new releases in all different directions this week. Can you decide which one to watch first? I sure cant! Maybe I should clear my mind and get in touch with my center by watching a David Carradine Tai Chi infomercial before cr... DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li... Pokemon Vol. #49: The Squirtle Squad
by Andrew Tei (Sun 09-14-2003)
What They SayThe Squirtle Squad - Squirtle\'s old gang - have shown up foria fire-fighting competition, but theiopponents are fierce andionly Squirtle\'s leadership can keep theigroup together! Then,ia beautiful Wooper-preschool teacher isicalled away, so... DVD Review of The Inglorious Bastards (3-Disc Special Edition)
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 08-11-2008)
The Inglorious Bastards (1978), known internationally as Quel maledetto treno blindato or in some circles as G.I. BRO, has been given a Criterion Collection quality release by Severin Films. A three disc DVD packed with multiple documentaries, a soundtrac... DVD Shopping Bag: Windfalls and Downfalls
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-12-2008)
The time has come Maniacs to catch up on all of last season’s TV. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Heroes: Season 2, Dexter - The Complete Second Season, Prison Break - Season 3 and Torchwood - The Complete Second Season are all sla... DVD and Video This Week: February 19
by John Thonen (Tue 02-19-2002)
VIDEO NEWSAccording to VIDEO BUSINESS magazine, the notoriously cost effective (or cheap) Roger Corman - who not long ago filmed the demolition of his California studios for use in an upcoming film - has recently struck a deal with the Los Angeles Film Sc... DVD Shopping Bag: Facing the Faces of Death
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-07-2008)
The very first video store I ever worked at was a mom and pop store that only competed with the big chains because it had a great location, we carried adult videos and we weren’t under a lot of scrutiny about what we carried like the big chain store... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... U.S. GOJIRA DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 03-12-2006)
Though the American version GODZILLA, KING OF THE MONSTERS has long been a staple on home video, there has always been speculation as to if and when the original 1954 Japanese version would become legally available in the USA. Speculation has heated up ov... My DVD is Shiny
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-06-2004)
Vive America, mon ami! In the 1960s, French critics came to appreciate American crime and mystery films, coining the term "film noir" (um, "black film") to describe the vague genre of hard-boiled cynicism, sleaze and shadowy cinematography. With at least ... VAN HELSING on HD DVD, Samsung announces new firmware.
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-17-2006)
Disney Announces More Blu-ray Titles: FLIGHTPLAN, SKY HIGH, and THE WILD are all scheduled to be released as Blu-ray discs on November 21st. With most of the current HD DVD and Blu-ray discs being action and adventure films, it appears that Disney is ho... DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.Cs semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottins waterlogged ghosts. T... DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTheres not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought hed share with you (direct from the American Film Market) some titles which will likely be going the direct-to-video (DTV) route in the near future.RUTGER HA... DVD Shopping Bag: Bond, Blu-Ray Bond
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-21-2008)
In March of 2007 Casino Royale wasreleased on Blu-ray. It was the only James Bond film, out of the 20 that preceded it, to be released on the new format. This was not surprising to me. Having been raised on Bond and working at various video stores... DVD This Week: February 12
by John Thonen (Tue 02-12-2002)
VIDEO NEWSOver the [IMG3R]past year, HBO has been broadcasting a series of moderately budgeted remakes of some trash classics from the '50s and '60s that were originally produced by American International Pictures, or AIP. The remakes were the brainchild ... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... DVD Review of Icons of Horror: Hammer Films (2-Disc)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 10-10-2008)
Hammer Studios is notorious for being known as the studio that dripped blood. Their full color Gothic tales and scantily clad women were all the rage after Universal’s movie monsters ran their course. The studios flourished for a long time t... DVD Shopping Bag: Behind the Mania Curtain
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-09-2008)
As of today it has been one year and one week since I took over the DVD Shopping Bag Column. I thought for my anniversary I would let you Maniacs in on all that I learned and experienced over the last year as your columnist. If you are not interested, ski... DVD & VHS This Week: September 11th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-11-2001)
VIDEO NEWSInstead of my usual rantings about upcoming releases and cheezy filmmakers, I'd like to offer a few pixels in tribute to the recent passing of Pauline Kael, probably the most influential person to ever review a film. In her columns for THE NEW Y... FANTASIA & FANTASIA 2000 on DVD
by John Thonen (Tue 11-14-2000)
The post-Halloween horror doldrums are still keeping the release of new terror titles to a minimum, but mid-November has a nicely eclectic mix of movies that should offer something for almost any fan. The cream of the video crop for the week is far remov... Monster Rancher Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-20-2001)
What They SayAfter a dangerous crossing over Heaven’s Canyon, Genki and his friends stumble upon an excavation of ruins. There, the beautiful, evil Pixie forces humans to dig up mystery disks for her master, Moo! It will take all our heroes’ s... Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Or as they say in China, “Happy New Year!’ I’m celebrating the Year of the Pig by ordering a lot of pork dishes from our favorite delivery place (China Ling!) and settling in to watch some of the thou... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... Toshiba SD-2200 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Toshiba SD-2200 Review - George Velez (September 2000) Vital statistics (Full statistics below): DVD/VCD/CD Audio Playback (No CD-R/CD-RW support) S-Video/Composite/Parallel Video Out Digital Coaxial and Optical (Toslink)/Analog/...SMASH PUNY DVD!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-06-2003)
This weeks DVD peeve: What should a DVD do when you put it in your playing device? Personally, I enjoy a good introduction as much as anybody, but Id prefer that theyd get to the main menu as soon as possible and let me do the driving. However, as many... DVD Review: Tweeny Witches (Wed 05-14-2008)
Keeping on top of this series that now has a Magical Girl Squad in it, we\'ve got a look at the 05/06/2008 release of Tweeny Witches Vol. #2 (of 4) from Media Blasters.The Amazing DVD Shopping List!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-29-2004)
For Chicagoland readers: were having a GODZILLA ticket giveaway over at www.psychotronic.info. For everybody: A plug for the folks at Sinister Cinema, whose terrific Drive-In Double Features are now available on DVD-R, including 10 new volumes. They also... Spider-DVD: Second Generation
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-30-2004)
Emails have been pouring in since last week's column went up detailing my frustrations over long-running problems with my satellite TV receiver. Though a few of you showed a shocking lack of sympathy by choosing to berate me for complaining about somethin... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...THAT LITTLE MONSTER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 09-14-2002)
Film fans, we know our own and within four seconds of THAT LITTLE MONSTER the true fanatic will recognize director Mr. Bunnell as a lover and incorporator of all we hold dear with a reverential tone that we so respect.The film was originally planned to be... Karen
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-08-2002)
What They SayDuring the school soccer game, the cheering squad rebels against its captain, Ryo, and threatens to quit. To keep her squad together, Ryo accepts a challenge from her squad members. The first challenge is to keep cheering perfectly while havi... Mach Go Go Go DVD-BOX 1st Leg (-)
What They SayThe Review!It\'s Speed Racer! This box set covers the first half of the Maha Go Go Go series (Episodes #1 - 24). Episodes are placed evenly with 4 DVD\'s containing 6 episodes each. There are no extras aside from the collector\'s telephone ca...ADV Films Announces the VHS and DVD Release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers (Tue 06-19-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video and DVD release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers, the second installment of the newest fantasy anime series from the #1 distributor of Japanese animation in North America. Based on the popular series of Japa...DVD Review of The Ruins
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-27-2008)
Based on Scott Smith’s best-selling novel, The Ruins finds a group of four college friends on vacation in Mexico where they meet a German tourist who invites them to visit a local Mayan ruin. The natives of the area are none too inviting and fo... Drive-In DVD Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-21-2005)
Welcome to Summer! Our friends at Sinister Cinema have notified us of the return of their Drive-In Double Features sale this Summer. These tapes and now discs have been a favorite of mine for many years, and though I've had trouble getting some of their... 'Spidey' animated DVD: Amazing Animation at a Spectacular SRP
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-12-2004)
Following the events of the
blockbuster "Spider-Man" movie, Marvel, Sony and MTV developed the new
animated "Spider-Man" series with the CGI animation gurus at Mainframe
Entertainment. The first season of the series began airing o... DVD Review of The Munsters The Complete Series
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-12-2008)
Over forty years after it went off the air, The Munsters remains an American institution. It’s an iconic TV show that has never been out of syndication in over forty years and continues strong in the U.S. and around the world. This... Venom on Your DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-22-2003)
Nothing lasts forever. In my younger days as an avid comic-book collector, I eventually had to face the fact that despite every effort to keep them in a protected, hazard-free environment, pulp paper periodicals were a fragile medium at best and would ine... CLOVERFIELD Hits DVD April 22
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 04-02-2008)
On April 22nd, Paramount Home Entertainment will release the terrifying thriller from Producer J.J. Abram and Director Matt Reeves Cloverfield on DVD! A group of young New Yorkers host a going-away celebration for... DVD Review of The Incredible Hulk - The Complete Fourth Season
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-13-2008)
Season 3 of the Incredible Hulk went out with a whimper. David Banner (Bill Bixby) got mixed up with some forest fire fighters and a crazy fire bug. The plot was mundane and your standard throw away episode of the series. The ideas of cliffhanger season f... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 12-03-2004)
The Shop has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf as well as their weekly sale that seems to be a box set bonanza:I still need to make some room - so I\'m discounting the His & Her Circumstances DVD Set to only $39.99 - or, you can buy t...The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... Noir-a-rama
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-05-2005)
While running down the press releases and announcements of upcoming DVDs this week, several new collections of public domain horror titles popped up, and I got to thinking. What is the most popular title on DVD? By that I don't mean which title is the fav... The Japanese Science-Fiction and Monster Film Weekend, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-27-2000)
In Part One of my review of the American Cinemateques Japanese Science Fiction and Monster Film Weekend at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, I focused on the opening night screening of a newly struck, subtitled print of Gojira, the seminal 1954 film (re... Manga Entertainment Bows Tactics V.2 (Fri 09-22-2006)
On September 26th, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Manga Entertainment release Tactics: Volume 2 on DVD, featuring episodes 6-10 of the remarkable anime series. The continuing saga of supernatural detective Kantaro Ichinomiya and his "Demon Eating"goblin par...Warhol horrors come to DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-20-2005)
In the Prize Closet this week we have one copy of MALLRATS to give away. Okay, some of you may think that's extremely lame. Many folks consider MALLRATS slightly below JERSEY GIRL on the Kevin Smith filmography, and you might not think it worth opening th... News and Notes about This Week's Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 08-01-2000)
This entry of the Vidiocy column marks its first appearance under its new weekly schedule. In honor of this momentous occasion, Id like to offer Fandoms readers a cornucopia of exciting new releases and venerable classics. Thats what Id like to do. ... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... Testimony of Evil
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-07-2006)
You may note, as I have, that todays list contains an inordinate number of double, triple, quadruple and quintuple feature sets. I can only assume that this represents an effort on the part of the studios to get gift-ready bargain sets into stores in ... The Promise of DVD
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
In 1998, you noticed a slew of Digital Video Disc (DVD) products, ads and offers. Appropriately timed to the new millenium, DVD has been hailed as the perfect format to watch anime. What is it, and should your stor... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
The official details for the DVD/HD-DVD releases of Paramount's TRANSFORMERS have been released online. The release date is set for October 16, 2007 for both formats. Here's the press release and the list of items set to appear on the 2-Disc Special ... Horror monster documentaries
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Elite Entertainment, a 13-year-old independent supplier known for restoring and distributing horror, science-fiction and cult DVD titles, is about to unmask some of the horror genre's most despicable villains.The compa... Aura Battler Dunbine DVD Memorial Box 1 (Thu 01-30-2003)
What They SayThose who can remember the story of Byston-Well are fortunate for their hearts are rich. Though we were born with this memory etched in our mind, it is part of our nature not to remember it.... That\'s why we will try to transmit Mi-Ferario\'...Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... Galaxy Express 999 the Movie DVD-BOX (-)
What They Say?Galaxy 999 will take you on a journey, a never ending journey?. journey to the stars!? Leiji Matsumoto?s legendary storytelling is brought to life in the GE 999 series. Follow Tetsuro, on the quest to becoming a man and all the adventures he...Jesus returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-12-2005)
I've noticed an some odd behavior in my house lately. Well, odder than the usual. As you can imagine, I open up quite a few DVD packages here, carefully slitting the shrinkwrap to unwrap them, then pulling up the corners of the edge tapes to peel them off... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... DVD Review of Masters of Horror Season 2
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-14-2008)
Masters of Horror Season 2 is an incredible collection of some of the genre’s best directors, writers and actors. Anchor Bay has released this complete collection in a box fitting of the twisted minds inside. The thirteen episodes range from slapsti... BLUES BROTHERS DVD Release Party
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)
Universal Pictures recently held a DVD release party to celebrate the release of the new 25th Anniversary BLUES BROTHER DVD. Co-writer and star Dan Aykroyd participated via satellite from Toronto.Here are some video clips from the evening that Universal m... DVD Review of Prom Night
by Tim Janson (Sun 08-17-2008)
You might not agree but you can understand the desire to remake horror films such as Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street. However, is Hollywood so devoid of imagination that they now have to remake lackluster films from the 1980’s? Whe... DVD Review of The Legend of Bloody Mary
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-05-2008)
The Legend of Bloody Mary centers on the often-told urban myth about the spirit who will haunt/kill the person who repeats her name three times in front of a mirror. It employs folklore surrounding Mary Worth or Mary Worthington, depending upon whic... Diamond Comics January Update (Wed 10-22-2003)
12 KINGDOMS VOL 4 DVD SRP: $29.95 ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU DASH VOL 3 MODE THREE DVD (MR) SRP: $29.98 ANGELIC LAYER VOL 3 IDOL WORSHIP DVD SRP: $29.98 BE FOREVER YAMATO DVD SRP: $29.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOL 3 LOVE BEYOND THE...DVD Shopping Bag: TWISTER, on the Small Screen
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-13-2008)
In the summer of 1996 Maniacs (though then we might have been called Cinescapers) around the world eagerly awaited Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich’s “big” summer movie, Independence Day. While the hype was building there were, of course,... "The Addams Family" DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-30-2006)
I am happy to announce our next contest, a DVD giveaway of The Addams Family: Volume One DVD Collection.
Blissfully macabre and outrageously morbid, The Addams Family turned the sitcom formula upside-down for two hilariously ghoulish seasons. Inter... GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTER ALL-OUT ATTACK
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-10-2004)
After killing him off in 1995, and loaning out his good name to an American production in 1998, Toho Studios decided on a fresh approach to their biggest star to start the 21st century. After all, the continuity of both their old and new Godzilla movie se... Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Turkeys on the Telly
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 11-28-2002)
Thanksgiving, what does it mean? Is it a celebration of the famous, and fabricated, tale of the pilgrims and the Indians - I mean Native Americans - bonding over grubs? Well, in advertising terms, sure. But that was yesterday, and if there's one thing abo... Animated HULK Series Arrives on DVD
by Columnist (Wed 05-14-2008)
While researching my column, “Precursors” back in April I came across two titles that I thought needed further research. The first and soon to be released is the long awaited Hulk animated series from 1966. The Hulk was one of five cartoons re... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... "The Addams Family" DVD Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Sat 11-04-2006)
Mania's DVD contest for The Addams Family: Volume One DVD Collection is over and done with. The winners are:TomDiane Telgen (my email notification bounced back, so if you are reading this ... email me!)SamGeorgePaigeBlissfully macabre and outrageous... Yabba Dabba Scooby-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-16-2004)
So, you love independent film, but dont live anywhere near a city big enough to support an art house theater. Guess youre screwed, right? Wrong! Now you can see many of the freshest indie hits that folks are raving about in art houses right in your own ... RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces Feb. 18 Deadline to Receive Name in DVD Credits for the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 1 DVD Collection (Thu 02-14-2008)
Box set to include “Victorian Gazette” & available June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, February 13, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to make two announcements about the EMMA: A Victorian...The TV Squad
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 03-29-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week I cried laryngitis, this week I'm too busy to flip through the pages of THE HYPOCHONDRIACS BIG BOOK OF LIES so it looks like I have leprosy; which I'm sure will put me down for a week and ha... Princess Mononoke
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-09-2002)
What They SayClaire Danes (The Mod Squad), Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) and Billy Bob Thornton (Armageddon, Sling Blade) head a cast of hot Hollywood stars who lend their talents to this exquisitely animated, overwhelmingly acclaimed adventure epic! ... Manga Releases Three Long-Awaited Popular Anime Series For the First Time on DVD (Fri 10-17-2003)
Orguss 02, New Dominion Tank Police, Fist of the North Star Volume 5 Chicago, IL (October 17, 2003) - Manga Entertainment, home to anime classics old and new such as Ghost In the Shell, Ninja Scroll, and Read or Die, announces its 2003 Fourth Quarter li...Kidnapped on DVD
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 02-11-2007)
There were a lot of new episodic series this season, most of which only lasted a few episodes. Episodic TV draws rabid fans though; if you start a story in that genre then viewers want to know how it all ends. Many of these series such as ... The Spy Who Came on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-13-2004)
Im writing this column from G-Fest, the annual Godzilla fans North American convention, which should not be confused with B-fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon, but its almost as much fun. Every summer for the past 11 years, Godzilla fans from al... MAN-THING on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-26-2005)
According to a story filed with Fangoria, Lions Gate will bring the MAN-THING movie to DVD on June 14 after the show makes it premiere on the Sci Fi Channel sometime in April.Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, the MAN-THING flick had been held... Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)
This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With... CONTEST: Win MILLENNIUM Season 2 on DVD!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-04-2005)
Today the second season of MILLENNIUM arrives on DVD. Created by X-FILES mastermind Chris Carter, and originally broadcast in 1997-98, Lance Henriksen starred as Frank Black, a former FBI profiler that has been recruited to provide freelance work to a sha... Bandai Announces Remaining DVD Re-Releases for 04/2004 (Wed 02-25-2004)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004 February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...Knight Hunters Vol. #2
by Paul Grisham (Sun 04-28-2002)
What They SayA mysterious organization is kidnapping young girls and selling their organs on the black market. When Weiss gets involved with the case, Aya is drawn toward one of the victims, Sakura. She reminds him of his younger sister, but the organ thi... Anime on DVD: Jubei-Chan (-)
Jubei-Chan, the Ninja Girl There is one reason for this series to be in the essential collection: Akitaroh Daichi. His rather insane and bizarre humor needs to be recognized. More well known for the long running series, Kodomo no Omocha (Childs Toy)...DEAD again in 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-22-2006)
During a recent (well, back in June) discussion in this column about DVD Special Editions, reader mckracken shut up everybody by reminding us that Anchor Bay is the king of reissues with their many new & improved, temporarily ultimate editions of THE ... THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN / SON OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Scott Collura (Sat 09-15-2001)
As a follow-up to the wonderful ber-sequel BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, the third film in Universal's popular horror series, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, didn't have much of a chance at greatness. James Whale, architect of the first two seminal films, was gone, and Bo... Anim and the Move to DVD: Simple Economics
by Chris Meadows (-)
Author's Note: This article was originally published on August 8, 2000 on the now-defunct Themestream website, and subsequently saw discussion on the geek-news-aggregator website Slashdot.org. It received almost 5,000 unique views, and also got me an emai... Video & DVD This Week: September 4th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-04-2001)
VIDEO NEWSThe jury is still out on the status of GROOM LAKE, the William Shatner directed sci-fi thriller that Full Moon produced earlier this year. Production of the modestly budgeted feature (shot on digital video) wrapped several months ago - after run... Genre Cluster Content on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-05-2005)
I recently ran across a job board posting requesting someone to oversee a company's "genre cluster content". You see a lot of corporate doubletalk in these ads, but this one really stumped me. Just what the hell is "genre cluster content"? To me, it seems... VAN HELSING a monster on home video
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-25-2004)
VAN HELSING has proven to have a second life at the video store. The Universal monster movie, which was released this past May, has sold more than four million DVDs in its first six days of release. That turns out to equal about $65 million dollars, a nic... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of Freedom (a New Anime Title), Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , Patlabor The Movie and Patlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...'The Incredible Hulk' - 1960s cartoons - coming to DVD (Thu 05-15-2008)
Liberation Entertainment has released details about their planned DVD release of the original 'Incredible Hulk' cartoons from the 1960s. Do you remember the first time you set eyes on the green skinned monster who has since become the legend that is &l...Ring a Ding-Ding
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-25-2004)
I just got a sneak peak at the Networks new Fall schedules and theres good news. Some great shows have left the air, good shows have been cancelled, and from the descriptions of the new shows premiering, Ill have PLENTY of time to catch up on my DVD wat... BANDAI VISUAL USA TO SCREEN FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION ANIME TITLE TO BE RELEASED ON HD DVD / DVD TWIN FORMAT IN NORTH AMERICA AT ANIME EXPO® 2007 (Fri 06-22-2007)
"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre using latest, state-of-the-art equipment TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...King Kong coming to HD DVD, The Fifth Element on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-10-2006)
King Kong: Fans of Peter Jackson's 25-foot ape have something to beat their chests over as KING KONG will be coming to HD DVD on November 14th. The disc, released by Universal, will have a suggested retail price of $29.98 and boast 1080p resolution and... Mouse Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-05-2004)
What They SayThe days may be numbered for Sorata, the infamous thief known only as Mouse. He\'s being pursued by Woof, an operative for a super-secret organization called the Force. Woof is doing everything in his power to apprehend and eliminate this obn... Harry Potter & the Disc of Silver
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-07-2006)
I know that you already know, but I'm writing this before the Academy Awards ceremony, so please don't ruin it for me by telling me who won what. Dipping into the Prize Closet, we have three copies of JARHEAD for you, courtesy of Universal. To enter, simp... Plastic Little
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2002)
What They SayJourney to the breathtakingly beautiful planet Yietta, where colonists - living on a floating artificial continent - make their living by exploiting tourists. But no paradise is perfect!
A secret organization within Yietta’s military i... Riding Bean
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-17-2002)
What They SayIn Chicago, ace courier Bean Bandit rules the road, and operates on both sides of the Law.
\"When it absolutely, positively, has to be there NOW,\" Bean Bandit is your man -- if you can afford his rates.
\"Worried about the getaway from y... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that?s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice?all of t... PINK FLOYD PULSE ON DVD, DAVID GILMOUR DVD LATER
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-17-2006)
Pink Floyd is finally releasing the DVD of their highly successful album, Pulse AD Police: To Protect And Serve
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2002)
What They SayThe A.D. Police saga, the awesome spin-off of the hit anime Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040!
As the current crime wave in Genom City escalates, pressure mounts for the A.D. Police to stop the growing number of mutating cyborgs known as VOOMERS.... Freedom Vol. #3 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2007)
What They SayWhat do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's
most closely guarded secretand finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Sha... Tenchi Muyo: Tenchi Muyo In Love
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Tenchi Muyo in Love" is one of my favorite Anime movies; right up there with "Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer" and "Kiki's Delivery Service". I consider it to be to the regular "Tenchi Muyo" series what "First Contact" is to "Star Trek: The ... Warner Bros. Classics
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-30-2003)
So far, Ive had no takers in my offer to sell out in return for a new DVD player, so Im expanding the offer to include retailers. Thats right, the first manufacturer or retailer that sends me a new DVD player will see it described as nifty in this co... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 4
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-28-2000)
The many effects shots in Jason and the Argonauts were refinements and elaborations on those Ray Harryhausen had created for previous films. As with the novelty of 7th Voyage of Sinbad, no one had ever paired the techniques of stop-motion animation to th... Freedom Vol. #5 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-05-2008)
What They SayAfter a 200,000-mile quest to Earth, Takeru somehow finds Ao - the girl in the photograph - living in a desolate Florida village among the ruins of the NASA space program. But he soon discovers his search for love has just begun... As he trie... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... Toy Maniac: Retro Halloween Costumes
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-30-2008)
I wanted to start this week’s column by wishing a Happy Halloween to all the Maniacs out there. It really is the best time of year. Halloween is the time for all of us that do not participate in Cosplay to dress up for the holiday. There is ... Sony DVP-S7700 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Sony DVP-S7700 DVD Player Since noone has submitted a review for this player, I guess I\'ll take a stab at it. I have been enjoying this player for 6+ months, and I\'ve tried different things with it as well. FYI, I am a sarcas...Patlabor: The Original Series Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)
What They SayA timeless story of girl meets robot. Meet Noa Izumi. Cute and spunky, she could be the girl next door...except that she loves giant robots with a passion that\'s a little scary. Today\'s her big day, her chance to pilot a giant robot of her... Merry Marvel Mutants on the march again!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-25-2003)
By now you may have heard about how the major film studios got the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ban the practice of sending out videos of their Oscar nominated films to voters. The major studios argue that having these videos in cir... Winner: 'Scary Godmother' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-24-2007)
Updated October 24th
Congratulations to HAPPYBOY
Gather the family round for this Halloween treat!
And to anyone who didn't win: We'll have the sequel DVD posted as a giveaway later today!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the... Winner: 'Scary Godmother 2' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-31-2007)
Updated October 31st
Congratulations to tsslug7!
Sorry, sluggo. Consider the streak broken. 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 a va... Meltdown continues
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-08-2006)
Ever since I heard the news about that Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten cartoon of the prophet Mohammed sparking riots across Europe and the Middle East, I've been curious about something. Author Kre Bluitgen said he couldn't find an artist willing to dr... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
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Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Evil Residents of the Twilight Zone
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-28-2004)
Well, seeing as this is the last DVD Shopping List of 2004, you might want to print out this column to carry along with you. Then, if theres a lull at any New Years Eve party, you can pull it out to get the fun started again. You can say things like, "G... Del Toro on Blade II DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-03-2002)
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Guillermo del Toro about the DVD for the seco... DRACULA'S DAUGHTER / SON OF DRACULA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-11-2001)
For this years crop of Universal Monsters classics on DVD, they appear to be getting down to the B-squad titles. Thus, theyve generously decided to give our wallets a slight break and combine this wave into double features, with the deluxe treatment n... Freedom Vol. #2 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-31-2007)
What They SayDuring routine maintenance on the lunar surface, Takeru finds a strange capsule containing a single photograph. Captivated by the enigmatic girl in the photo, he scours the city in vain for clues to her identity. In desperation, Takeru and fr... VIZ PICTURES LICENSES THEATRICAL AND DVD RIGHTS TO LIVE ACTION DEATH NOTE FILMS (Wed 09-19-2007)
DEATH NOTE AND DEATH NOTE: THE LAST NAME Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series That Have Taken Japan And North America By Storm San Francisco, CA, September 18, 2007 VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film ...TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
While over the past few weeks I've been writing about bargain box sets of (most often) public domain titles, there's one way you can see a lot of these features for even less money. To be specific, for free. Sites like Veoh [http://www.veoh.com/] speciali... Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-09-2005)
What They SayBring it on! Sport is war. At least, that’s the attitude Sousuke takes when he and Kaname get enlisted to help Jindai High’s flagging, pacifist rugby team. Against Kaname’s will, Sousuke decides to bring the spineless squad ... DVDeparted
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-13-2007)
Hollywood is still doing its best to cash in on nostalgia for 1970s style horror films,providing a trip down memory lane for fans who huddled in grindhouse theaters or drive-ins to catch this new wave of explicit terrors. But most of the modern audienc... Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player Review By Dustin Blaine Javier \"LD is dead! Long live DVD!!\" As a Laserphile for the past 5+ years, I refused to believe that, but if you pick up a copy of The DVD-Laserdisc Newsletter (formerly Th...It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... DVD - The Time is Now
by Roman Martel (Thu 10-01-1998)
Well, if you?re reading this, you must either have a DVD player or at least are thinking of getting one. You also may know by now the many benefits of the format, in comparison to VHS and LD. Let?s recap some of those for a moment. You get digital sound a... Appleseed (also Special Edition / also SE w/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-06-2005)
What They SayEarth\'s last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city\'s population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity\'s last survivors enjoy an idyllic pe...