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MONSTERS, INC.
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 11-08-2002)
Disney has released this smash hit fourth Pixar computer animated feature film on a fully-packed double-disc monster DVD set that nearly buries the viewer in an overkill of available detail so much that it requires a special booklet to diagram it all.The... MONSTERS, INC.
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-02-2001)
MONSTERS, INC. does something for grown-ups that is very rare in a movie that is safe for all but the tiniest viewers: it creates a world that is complex and involved enough to get us actually wondering about its workings, while remaining sufficiently eve... MONSTERS, INC. coming late to DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 03-01-2002)
MONSTERS, INC. finally has a DVD release date, but it's awhile off. According to DVD Review, Pixar's latest won't be hitting video until September 17.But there is a consolation. Like the previous groundbreaking releases of BUG'S LIFE and the TOY STORY mov... 
No Sequel for MONSTERS, INC.?
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 08-02-2002)
In an exclusive interview with CINESCAPE, MONSTERS, INC. director Peter Docter recently talked up the upcoming DVD special edition for that CGI animated instant classic. And while you'll have to wait for the scoop on the DVD (and believe us, it rocks), we... MONSTERS, INC. SCREAM ARENA
by Troy Roberts (Thu 10-24-2002)
As I have just said in my review of THE THING, there are a lot of video game companies that basically just slap a license on a game and ship it to stores. And that is what has happened with THQ's MONSTERS, INC. SCREAM ARENA. The game is just an obvious at... MONSTERS INC. SCREAM TEAM
by James Stevenson (Tue 12-04-2001)
...tunately, MONSTERS INC. SCREAM TEAM falls into the classic pitfall, collector-mania.Taking place before the movie, SCREAM TEAM takes you through the days of the monsters’ training. You can choose between Mike or Sulley as they complete the training sce... Monsters Inc.
by Scott Collura (Mon 11-01-2004)
Universal Studios thrilled horror fans a few years ago with the release of their pantheon of Classic Monster movies on excellent, features-laden DVDs. Now, Universal has decided to repackage the titles into three Legacy theme sets: THE DRACULA LEGACY, THE... MONSTERS, INC.
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-01-2002)
I’m a sucker for Disney movies. Call it lunacy, being a child at heart, or just appreciating a good flick, but I love just about every animated Disney movie through THE LION KING. Recently, while I haven’t anticipated the typical Disney flicks as much, Pi... Monsters Inc. Takes Randy Newman on a Ride
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-09-2005)
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, at Paramount Studios Scoring Stage M, music was recorded for a new ride at Disney's California Adventure theme park. The new ride is based on the hit animated film MONSTERS, INC., and appropriately uses music based on... MONSTERS, INC honored by BAFTA
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 11-25-2002)
Disney's MONSTERS, INC was awarded the Best Feature award at this year's BAFTA (British Academy of Film & Television) Children's Film and Television Awards, held at London Sunday night. According to VARIETY, MONSTERS beat out THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FE... A Monster's Life for Me Part One
by Pamela Harland (Mon 11-12-2001)
Acting with only your voice has its advantages. "You don't have to shave," laughs John Goodman, who voices the furry and lovable monster Sulley in Disney's new animated film MONSTERS, INC. currently enjoying its second week at the top of the box office. ... MONSTERS, INC DVD: one week $$ tops B.O.?
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-25-2002)
Following first day home video sales record smash last week for the MONSTERS, INC DVD, Disney and Pixar are reported, in a VIDEO BUSINESS estimate cited by VARIETY, to have pulled in $179 million over the course of the DVD's first seven days on shelves. ... MONSTERS, INC. coming to comics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 09-06-2002)
The manga publisher Tokyopop has announced it will publish a manga adaptation of MONSTERS, INC. to coincide with the DVD release of the Pixar/Disney CGI smash. The comics house is planning a lush presentation, with the 104 page adaptation sporting sticke... MONSTERS, INC. Outtakes?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-27-2001)
As was the case with Disney/Pixar's A BUG'S LIFE and TOY STORY 2, the twin studios look to be providing fake outtakes for the still going strong MONSTERS, INC.According to sources talking to the Hollywood Reporter, the new outtakes end credits sequence co... CURIOUS GEORGE Seeks MONSTERS, INC. Helmer
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-12-2001)
Universal Pictures is in talks with MONSTERS, INC. co-director David Silverman to helm the company's CG CURIOUS GEORGE movie.GEORGE is one of three CG projects based on childrens' books in development at Universal. The others are Maurice Sendak's classic ... A Monster's Life for Me Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Wed 11-14-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's profile of the actors behind the voices in Pixar's latest hit movie, MONSTERS, INC., Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi discussed their involvement in the CGI animated film, and what it's like to work in the medium of... MONSTERS still growing overseas
by Mike Whybark (Fri 10-25-2002)
In line with previously reported record-breaking domestic sales, the Disney/Pixar home-video juggernaut MONSTERS INC. release continues to post huge sales in all markets, VARIETY reports.Sales of $250 million on 13 million units internationally are report... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
by Coming Attractions (Mon 06-07-2004)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Warner Bros.Production Company: Atlas Entertainment.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Freddie Prinze Jr. (Fred Jones); Sarah Michelle Gellar (Daphne Blake); Linda Cardellini (Velma Dinkley); Matthew Lillard (Norvi... SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-26-2004)
You have to hand it to the makers of SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED they are nothing if not faithful to their movie's Saturday morning origins. Okay, maybe the characters are all a hair more self-reflective, the monsters are a tad more monstrous and th... WAR OF THE MONSTERS
by James Stevenson (Fri 01-10-2003)
Imagine a game that will take you back to the days of the epic monster movies. Where Godzilla had to battle different foes all while the people of Tokyo ran away and where King Kong climbed the Empire State Building. The folks at Incog Inc. want to help y... When Good Monsters Get into a Bad Game
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-23-2002)
Nothing irritates me more than when a company takes a lovable license and uses it to cover up its own mistakes when it makes a bad game. Have you ever noticed that many games based off of movies or TV shows merely use the name recognition to try to sell t... Image Entertainment Announces Sale of Wholly-Owned Subsidiary DVDPlanet, Inc. to Infinity Resources, Inc. (Tue 09-23-2003)
Image Entertainment Announces Sale of Wholly-Owned Subsidiary DVDPlanet, Inc. to Infinity Resources, Inc. Tuesday September 23, 6:04 am ET Sale Includes DVDPlanet.com Web Site and Retail Store CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2003--Image...Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)
I journeyed over to a friend’s house the other day to play Star Wars the Force Unleashed. I have it on the Wii and he had it on the Xbox 360. We both agree that the game didn’t meet our expectations. Nonetheless, he wanted to show me t... YOKAI MONSTERS: 100 MONSTERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-13-2003)
Japanese cinema of the 1960s produced some of the wildest and weirdest movies ever made. 100 MONSTERS, part of a trilogy of supernatural adventures starring demon beasts from local legends, is one of the weirdest – sort of a horror version of H.R. PUFNSTU... 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...Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Mitsubishi Megaview Pro 37 CRT Monitor (Sun 04-13-2003)
...er seeing Monsters Inc., Shrek, Blood (import Special Edition) and Princess Mononoke through the Skyworth with the RGB connection on this monitor. Rough edges due to interlacing are GONE! Colors are so vibrant, and details leap off the screen. ...Glenn John McQueen, Pixar animator, dies
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-19-2002)
...G'S LIFE, MONSTERS INC., and the not yet released film CARS.The animator is survived by his wife and child, two sisters, and his parents.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. STAR WARS Teaser Trailer Online
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-05-2001)
The trailer for STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES, can now be viewed online.Called "Breathing," the trailer on front of every print of MONSTERS, INC., is now available to view at the official STAR WARS website [http://www.starwars.com]. Go ther... THE INCREDIBLES
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-18-2005)
The animation art form I’ve come to call CGanime has had tremendous technical growth in a relatively short time – so much so that its techniques have come to be incorporated with “live-action” and “traditional” animation as well. However, usually the best... THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Hits DVD Dec 3 & 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Fox Home Entertainment has announced the DVD rollout date for their latest summer hit, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, which hits International markets for DVD & Blu-Ray on December 3, 2007 and North American markets on December 18, 2007. The long awaited ad... Disney Firmly Backing Blu-ray (Fri 10-20-2006)
...ion King, Monsters Inc. and Finding Nemo are going to find their way to the Blu-ray format.Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
...ory 2 and Monsters Inc., and many more fan favorites. Moderated by cartoonist and animation artist Scott Shaw! Room 7AB 5:45-6:45 Showtime: Dexter—Showtime presents exclusives from the set of the highly anticipated third season of Dexter. Modera... RINGS lords over Oscar nominations
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS has snagged a whopping 13 nominations, by far the most every by a genre film. Only TITANIC and ALL ABOUT EVE have had more.Among its specific recognit... Is There A Mothman In The House? And Other Brooding Questions
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 04-10-2002)
...song from MONSTERS INC. is also laudable.Varese Sarabande [IMG2R]will release Howard (LOTR) Shore’s score to the Jodie Foster thriller, PANIC ROOM, on April 16th. A reissue of Andre Previn’s original ROLLERBALL score will come out on May 7th. David (TO... New Teaser Poster for Pixar's UP
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-14-2008)
Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures has unleashed the latest new teaser poster for their next feature film Up courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The film, released in Disney Digital 3-D, will feature the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jo... The Ultimate Toybox: TOY STORY & TOY STORY 2
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 12-19-2000)
Typically, when I hear the name Disney, I flinch. To me, the brand is synonymous with `all-powerful, way-too-influential, money-grubbing conglomerate.` (I flinch the same way when I hear the name Blockbuster.) Don’t get me wrong: Disney’s animation team i... Final Weekend Box Office Tally (November 2-4)
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-06-2001)
As expected, after the dust settled for the weekend of November 2-4, MONSTERS, INC. stayed on top of the strongest weekend for movie theaters in months. In the final tally, the top four films scored over $100M with MONSTERS, INC. taking over $62M of that.... Pixar Unleashes New Teaser for UP
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 11-08-2008)
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar have revealed their teaser for Up, the next animation collaboration that will hit theaters next May. Academy Award nominee co-directors Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and Bob Peterson led the production, based on a screenplay ... TOP 10: The Doo triumphs over the dead
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-29-2004)
It looks like everyone wanted another Scooby snack. Warner Bros. second film about the Mystery Inc. kids, SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED, debuted at the top of the box office this past weekend. The SCOOBY sequel took in an estimated $30.7 million dollar... BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. ANNOUNCES NEW ACQUSITIONS AT OTAKON: CODE GEASS, TOWARD THE TERRA, MY OTOME ZWEI, AYAKASHI AYASHI TO ARRIVE IN 08 (Mon 07-23-2007)
July 23, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Bandai Entertainment Inc. returned to Otakon this weekend and as promised earlier in the month, the company's representatives, President Ken Iyadomi and Director of Sales and Marketing Robert Napton, brought some new acquisi...Jingle Bells 24-7
by Brian Thomas (Mon 12-04-2006)
Every year I get into the same spirit once December rolls around. Heck, it usually comes on much earlier – that certain special feeling one gets when everyone begins to hustle around cheerily shopping and decorating their houses and/or cubicles ... BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO RELEASE ANIPLEX'S ANIME SERIES, GURREN LAGANN! (Fri 04-18-2008)
April 18, 2007 (Cypress, CA) - Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it will distribute Aniplex's release of GURREN LAGANN which was created by anime powerhouse studio GAINAX (Evangelion, Gunbuster, The Wings of Honneamise). The 27-episode sci...BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO RELEASE KADOKAWA’S ANIME SERIES, LUCKY STAR! (Tue 11-06-2007)
November 6, 2007 (Cypress, CA) – Kadokawa Pictures USA, Inc. and Bandai Entertainment Inc., announced today that it will be releasing the anime series Lucky Star in North America in 2008. The announcement was made in a unique way – a surprise ...ALLURING, SEXY & FORBIDDEN - AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. LAUNCHES THREE NEW WEBSITES FEATURING THEIR THREE IMPRINTS - AURORA, LUV LUV & DEUX (Thu 12-13-2007)
Torrance, CA (December 13, 2007) - Aurora Publishing, Inc., the fully-owned U.S. subsidiary of Japan's manga powerhouse, Ohzora Publishing Co., launches three new websites for their three manga imprints - Aurora, Luv Luv & Deux. Aurora ~ Experience the A...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 ... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... 4Kids Set To Release Yu-Gi-Oh! Volumes 14 and 15 (Tue 10-07-2003)
Ties of Friendship And Legendary Heroes Available October 14, 2003 DVD Includes A Bonus Gift Of Collectible Dog Tags From ToySite NEW YORK, NY (September 29, 2003) - 4Kids Entertainment Home Video, Inc., the home video unit of 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.,...A Story Is Born Part Two
by CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH (Mon 11-05-2001)
The new Pixar film MONSTERS, INC. is officially a hit with an opening weekend box office take of over $60 million. Perfect timing, then, for the second part of CINESCAPE's interview with the film's creators.Co-writer Andrew Stanton takes credit for some ... ANIME EXPO® 2007, BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC., AND KADOKAWA PICTURES USA ANNOUNCE śSOS BRIGADE INVASION TOUR ť (Fri 05-25-2007)
May 25, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Anime Expo® 2007, Bandai Entertainment Inc., and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be celebrated at this year's Anime Expo® convention, held at the Long Beach Conventi...A Story Is Born Part One
by CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH (Sat 11-03-2001)
Among screenwriters, it's an open secret. In Hollywood, a town that makes sport of putting roadblocks before the very creators on whose visions the entertainment industry makes its money, writers for animated films have a special advantage.After reading t... VIZ MEDIA AND KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAIMENT, INC. ANNOUNCE LICENSING DEAL (Thu 06-19-2008)
VIZ Media Licenses BLUE DRAGON Trading Card Game Rights To Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. For North America San Francisco, CA, June 18, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...PRODUCER TOSHIFUMI YOSHIDA JOINS BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. (Mon 05-05-2008)
May 2, 2008 (Cypress, CA) -Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that U.S. anime producer Toshifumi Yoshida has joined the company's Production team. Yoshida is a veteran producer of English dubbed and subtitle anime and his numerous credits include I...BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. ACQUIRES "ROCKET GIRLS" (Wed 03-26-2008)
March 26, 2008 (Cypress, Ca) - Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced this weekend at Anime Boston that it has acquired the anime series Rocket Girls for distribution in North America. Rocket Girls is 12 episode comedy adventure series about a high school gi...Jon Heder in "Three Men Seeking Monsters"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
According to Variety, Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the novel, Three Men Seeking Monsters: Six Weeks in Pursuit of Werewolves, Lake Monster, Giant Cats, Ghostly Devil Dogs, and Ape-Men. They will develop the film as a possible starri... Cards Inc. snags HARRY POTTER licensing agreement
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-01-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with The Cards Inc. Group to create toys and collectibles for it's HARRY POTTER property.The Cards Inc. Group will create toys and collectibles inspired by the c... DreamWorks Unleashes First Teaser for MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-07-2008)
DreamWorks Animation has released their first teaser trailer for their next adventure Monsters vs. Aliens courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The film features the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Kie... TOKYOPOP INC. TEAMS UP WITH THE NBA TO DELIVER FULL-COURT ACTION TO READERS WITH FAST-BREAKING NBA SPORTS MANGA (Tue 04-27-2004)
Exciting New Line to Feature NBA Greats Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Jason Kidd LOS ANGELES (April 26, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have given basketball a new way to transcend the court. The compa...THE LEMON GROVE KIDS MEET THE MONSTERS
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-30-2003)
So, you and your friends are all set to watch THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD, EVIL DEAD and 2000 MANIACS for your Halloween movie marathon, but what are you going to put on for the kids until bedtime? Well, you couldn’t do much better for family fun than th... ALL MONSTERS ATTACK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-12-2002)
I’ll readily admit that I grew up a Monster Kid, a regular reader of Famous Monsters of Filmland, fascinated by all sorts of monster movies – but especially GIANT monster movies. All Day Entertainment is definitely playing my song with this fantastic comp... Action Figure Review: Universal Monsters Dioramas
by Tim Janson (Tue 08-05-2008)
No toy/collectible company has been at the forefront of keeping the legacy of Universal Studios’ classic monsters alive more than Sideshow collectibles with the wide range of figures, bobble heads, busts, and statues. Their two latest offerings... Press Release: Bandai Entertainment Inc. announces New York Anime Festival schedule!
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2008)
September 18, 2008 (Cypress, CA) –Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced its New York Anime Festival schedule today and welcomes fans to attend the many exciting events at this year’s convention.
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Bandai Entertainment... 801 Media Inc. Launches at Yaoi Con 2006 and Unveils its Website! (Thu 10-26-2006)
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 2006 " 801 Media Inc., a sister company of Digital Manga Publishing, launched this past weekend at Yaoi Con 2006. The new publishing company will focus on edgier and more explicit yaoi compared to its sister Juné Manga. Op...McGregor's DETECTIVES INC. film debuts in San Diego
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 07-11-2001)
Comic book fans know Don McGregor as the man behind Sabre and Lady Rawhide. Some may remember he also scripted some of the Black Panther's exploits in Marvel Comics' JUNGLE ACTION as well as Killraven's AMAZING ADVENTURES. A figure of some importance in t... Bandai Entertainment Inc. Announces Zegapain (Thu 04-12-2007)
April 12, 2007 (Cypress, CA) Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced the acquisition of the Sunrise anime series Zegapain. This mecha based series from Outlaw Star Creator Takehiko Ito centers on a young man named Kyo who is a swimmer on the high school sw...BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. ABSOLUTELY AGREES WITH FUNIMATION REGARDING ITS STATEMENTS ON CRUNCHYROLL.COM (Wed 03-12-2008)
March 11, 2008 (Cypress, CA) - Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it echoes Funimation's concerns over copyright infringement by sites that illegally stream anime. Bandai Entertainment Inc. also informed the website crunchyroll.com to remove c...Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE
by Troy Roberts (Tue 05-13-2003)
Since I was a kid, I've always loved the GODZILLA movies. There was something about a giant dragon-like creature that could shoot blue fire from his mouth that I always found intriguing. Maybe it was the scream he did, or maybe it was just seeing a guy wa... Kaiju Big Battel to perform at Anime Boston 2006 (Mon 03-27-2006)
Be warned, Anime Boston attendees: Danger Can Happen at this year's convention! BOSTON, March 22, 2006 " The New England Anime Society is pleased to announce that Kaiju Big Battel will headline Anime Boston with the bruising bouts between giant monster...Lair Of The Beasts: How to Hunt Monsters
by Nick Redfern (Sat 09-20-2008)
One question I occasionally get asked when I’m lecturing at conferences is: “How do I become a monster hunter?” Well, I say, that’s a damned good question.
For those of you who may want to take your interest in strange cre... Viz Donates $100K in GN's to Libraries (Fri 06-16-2000)
VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over...AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. INTRODUCES LADIES COMICS IN AMERICA WITH ITS NEW LUV LUV IMPRINT (Mon 10-22-2007)
The First Three Titles of Luv Luv’s Romantic and Sexy 2008 Line Up Announced! Torrance, California (October 22, 2007) — Aurora Publishing, Inc. brings “passionate manga for women” to America with their new Luv Luv imprint. Extremel...BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. ANNOUNCES DUPLICATION ERROR ON SOME TITLES; UNITS BEING RECALLED, EXCHANGE PROGRAM BEING INSTITUTED (Wed 01-09-2008)
January 9, 2008 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that a number of its January titles were defective as a result of a duplicator’s error which created playability issues on some DVD consoles and personal computers. The ...The Lair of the Beasts: Monsters of the Skies
by Nick Redfern (Sat 09-27-2008)
Whenever the subject of monster-hunting is brought up in conversation, there’s always a tendency to think that such things solely revolve around long treks into deep woods in search of Bigfoot and other hairy man-beasts, and expeditions to the shore... AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. INTRODUCES LADIES COMICS IN AMERICA WITH ITS NEW LUV LUV IMPRINT (Mon 10-22-2007)
The First Three Titles of Luv Luv's Romantic and Sexy 2008 Line Up Announced! Torrance, California (October 22, 2007) ‹ Aurora Publishing, Inc. brings 'passionate manga for women' to America with their new Luv Luv imprint. Extremely popular in Jap...SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS - The Complete First Season
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-20-2005)
For all the Gen-Y readers out there, try and picture this: you’re a kid living in the early 1970s, getting your cartoon fix not from cable channels or after school shows made in conjunction with a toy line, but solely from Saturday morning network televis... Hellboy: Mo' Monsters!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-20-2002)
"With a suspenseful ghost story like The Devil's Backbone,
less is more," director Guillermo del Toro told Comics2Film during
our recent visit to the production office for the Hellboy movie.
"With a monster movie like Hellboy more is m... Digital Manga Inc. Announces Five New Yaoi Novels for Fall 2008! (Wed 03-19-2008)
Gardena, CA, March 19, 2008 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the debut of five new novels under its Juné imprint for Fall 2008! Passion - Forbidden Lovers by Shinobu...Perlman on Fighting Monsters in 'Hellboy' (Fri 11-07-2003)
Ron Perlman told Wizard Magazine he had a ball filming Mike Mignola's 'Hellboy'. "It's like when you were a kid and you're playing war games, or cowboys and indians, or anything involving physical quasi-violence. That's what they paid me to do! That was ...DOCTOR WHO: CARNIVAL OF MONSTERS
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-15-2003)
During the commentary for the fourth episode of "Carnival of Monsters," producer-director Barry Letts mentions SURVIVOR and BIG BROTHER, equating the Miniscope peepshow, which allows paying customers the chance to watch trapped living creatures in their n... The Cards Inc shows off Harry potter figures
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-19-2007)
The Cards Inc., a leading distributor and manufacturer of toys and collectables in Europe, has released images of the upcoming Harry potter figures.You can see one of Professor Snape to the left, and the rest over here.The toys and collectables are inspir... Sommers to remake Universal's classic monsters
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-14-2002)
MUMMY writer/director Stephen Sommers is looking for an actor to star in his new series of movies based on classic Universal horror film monsters. His new series of movies will actually chart the missions of late 19th century monster hunter VAN HELSING, c... Objects Inc creates Fantastic Four and X3 Special FX (Sat 06-18-2005)
Objects Inc, a special effects company based out of Burnaby (Canada) which started in 2000, has handled a lot of the special effects prop building and gags for movies such as I Spy, X Men 2, I Robot, Fantastic Four and are working on X Men 3 until around...'Killer Stunts, Inc.' in action for producing duo
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-17-2003)
In a pre-emptive move, Chuck Gordon's Daybreak Prods. and Adrian Askarieh's Prime Universe Prods. have optioned film and TV rights to the upcoming comic book series "Killer Stunts, Inc." and will produce through their respective companies. Leo Partible, c... ADV Films UK Sets September Schedule (Wed 08-02-2006)
ANIME GOES TOP GUN IN AREA 88: TReACHERoUs Skies! KILL OR BE KILLED UNDER THE DESERT SUN FROM 18th SEPTEMBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 1st August 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., is proud to release Area 88: Treacherous ...VAN HELSING's monsters get busted
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-23-2004)
The Sideshow Toys website has now solicited ordering information for their upcoming VAN HELSING polystone statues of Hell Beast Dracula, Frakenstein's Monster and Dracula's brides -- but more importantly, the site has photos to show us of the monsters fro... RJP-Pro Anouncements (Thu 07-08-2004)
Record Jam Play Production Inc. announced the following titles acquired for distribution on home video for release: Tenbatsu Angel Rabbie OVA / Magical Twirler Angel Rabbie PC Game Under17 Live 2003 ~I am going to master the cute love songs~ About Tenb...A River Roars Through It
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-27-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS David Newman's expressive and expansive score for SERENITY, Josh Whedon's big-screen incarnation of his short-loved TV series, FIREFLY, recently released by Varese Sarabande (302 066 682 2), is as quietly passionate as was the ... VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...KILLER STUNTS INC. preview at summer con
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-14-2004)
While the first issue of Scott Alan Kinney's KILLER STUNTS INC. has yet to come out, the buzz on the upcoming comic book continues to build. After the film rights were optioned by movie producers Chuck Gordon and Adrian Askarieh late last year, now comes ... VAN HELSING Action Figures: 5" Monsters
by Scott Collura (Fri 05-07-2004)
It's par for the course these days that a big picture like VAN HELSING is accompanied by a ton of marketing tie-ins and offshoot products, just as it goes without saying that the coveted toy license for such a film is often split among several companies, ... McFarlane's Monsters: Femmes Fatales
by News Editor (Mon 04-24-2006)
McFarlane Toys recently announced they are collecting three of their most "seductive and dangerous" female action figures in a special-edition boxed set. McFarlane's Monsters: Femmes Fatales includes characters from three separate assortments -- The Twist... Rune Soldier Vol. #4: Monsters & Mayhem
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-13-2003)
What They SayStrange deeds are afoot in the country of Ohfun. On the western border, an army has begun to gather in secret. Whispers of names from an old conflict keep getting louder, not to mention rumors of monsters... and of a magician who may be growi... Hellboy vs. the Universal Monsters?
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-17-2006)
Guillermo del Toro revealed that now that 'Hellboy 2' has found a home at Universal, the possibilities for monstrous team-ups involving the character are mind-boggling.
"I must say that I'm having a great experience right now at Universal, because I fi... Kurt S. Adler, Inc. Introduces 'Batman Begins' Ornaments for Holiday 2005 (Thu 12-01-2005)
Stunning 'Batman Begins' ornaments and holiday decor have been recently introduced by Kurt S. Adler, Inc., for Christmas. Kurt S. Adler is the leading designer and supplier of holiday ornaments and accessories. More...TMNT Preview Clip #6: Gathering Monsters (Wed 03-14-2007)
IGN.com has posted a series of Preview Clips from the upcoming TMNJ movie due to be released on March 23rd. This sixth preview features the bad guys trying to trap and gather monsters...Cards Inc Announces more Superhero Deals (Fri 02-11-2005)
Cards Inc also announced license agreements for the Blade Trilogy (2005), Fantastic Four Movie (2nd June 2005) and the Iron Man Movie(2006).Tad Stones brings new monsters to 'Hellboy' Animated Movies (Fri 10-27-2006)
After years of anticipation, the first of two Hellboy animated movies, Sword of Storms will hit the small screens this Saturday, October 28 (9:30 p.m.) as part of Cartoon Network's Toonami block. Probably no one knows this more than director Tad Stones. ...August 2008 ADR Awards Highlights
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While incurring one of the lowest (if not in fact the lowest) eligible title count for a single month in awards history, August 2008 managed to retain a glimpse of an again wider field, which made all the difference. In moratorium for the previous nine mo... Hellboy Getting Closer to Tackling Universal's Classic Monsters (Thu 10-18-2007)
Dark Horse chief Mike Richardson talks about 'Hellboy 2' as well as a prospective 'B.P.R.D.' spinoff movie and the possibility of Universal's classic monsters appearing in 'Hellboy 3'.Cards Inc. Superman Returns Site Online (Thu 04-20-2006)
Cards Inc., a leading distributor and manufacturer of trading cards, trading card games, games, toys and collectables, has launched a new site where you can see all the company's upcoming products for Superman Returns.Trade Paperback Review: Infinity Inc. Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-05-2008)
One of the things I enjoyed about the 52 series from DC Comics was that it worked the DC Universe through a lot of supporting characters and it mined that past pretty well. One area that I found to be very interesting, and amusing, was the way that the In... Here Be MONSTERS
by News Editor (Mon 04-03-2006)
Laika Entertainment has picked up the rights to HERE BE MONSTERS! by Alan Snow. Henry Selick will oversee the adaptation of the book into an animated feature film.The best-selling British children's novel centers on a young boy who tries to save his town ... Model monsters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-08-2005)
UMD fans may want to use caution when hacking their PSPs to run outlaw programs, as a variation of the Trojan virus is reportedly flooding through gaming sites that will turn your gizmo into a piece of cheese. No firm reports of infection have come in sin... Terror Inc. #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 08-20-2007)
Terror stands as one of those also-ran heroes that make up many of the thousands of heroes and villains on the publisher’s roster. Left with an ancient Roman curse that causes him to continuously rot, Terror has to claim new body parts as his o... MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Invades Early
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
Dreamworks Animation's first film utilizing stereoscopic 3-D technology, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS, has been pushed ahead from May 15, 2009 to March 27, 2009. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2) and Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) are directing this 3-D look at the 50's era of ... TOKYOPOP INC. Announces 10 Newest Rising Stars Of Manga Winners As Former Finalist Signs Book Deal (Wed 10-06-2004)
Michael Vega's Dark Moon Diary to Become 5th Graphic Novel Series Generated by National Contest LOS ANGELES (October 4, 2004)--As TOKYOPOP Inc. proudly announces the winners of its fourth Rising Stars of Manga competition, one thing has become strikingly...The Right Stuf, Inc. Appoints New CFO (Tue 02-24-2004)
Des Moines, Iowa, February 24, 2004 - The Right Stuf International, Inc. (http://www.rightstuf.com) one of the leading publishers and distributors of Japanese-sourced animation content for North American audiences, today announced it has appointed Paul A....WARIOWARE INC. MEGA PARTY GAME$
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After the hugely successful WARIOWARE INC for the Game Boy Advance, it was only a matter of time before Nintendo brought its newest franchise over to the GameCube. While many hoped the game would be a GameCube version, instead most of the core gameplay is... Happy White Day from 801 Media Inc! (Wed 03-14-2007)
Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 2007- It's White Day and while the "men" of 801 Media Inc. would love to give their adoring fans chocolate and flowers, it is a bit hard considering they are two dimensional, imaginary characters. So instead, 801-chan and Tomo-c...DESTROY ALL PLANETS / ATTACK OF THE MONSTERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 03-12-2003)
Retromedia Entertainment has released two films from the popular Gamera series as a double feature DVD, using prints and titles from their American International television release from the early 1970s. Gamera is a giant monster turtle with the power to f... THE TWILIGHT ZONE "It's Still a Good Life / Monsters on Maple Street"
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 02-19-2003)
Tonight's episode of UPN's TWILIGHT ZONE invokes the spirit of Rod Serling with new takes on two classic ZONE tales. The first is a sequel to the 1961 episode "It's a Good Life," imaginatively called "It's Still a Good Life." The second is a remake of the... HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 08-12-2002)
The cinematic equivalent of a cerebral aneurysm, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS stands as both one of Al Adamson’s finest collage films and a fumigator for ridding the house of those pesky, quipping, intellectual types who won’t watch a film past the 10 sec... Cards Inc. Announce Batman Begins Deal (Fri 02-11-2005)
Cards Inc. are pleased to announce another movie license for 2005, Batman Begins. Cards Inc. are excited to bring you lots of thrilling products due for release in June. Products include Celz & Lenticular Cards, Celz & Lenticular Card Binder, Scene Steale...Monsters Revisited
by Eric Moro (Thu 10-18-2001)
With a mere $3,000 in hand, business partners Samuel Z. Arkoff and James Nicholson distributed 1954's THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, defying the mainstream studio system and launching what would become a Hollywood force to be reckoned with one that eventually... GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE on the Xbox
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-15-2003)
Previously available for the Nintendo Gamecube, Atari's GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS video game has now shipped to stores for the Microsoft Xbox. Based on the Toho creatures from the classic movie and Godzilla film series, DESTROY ALL MONSTERS features... J. Scott Campbell covers ATHENA INC.
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 04-02-2002)
To celebrate the launch of Brian Haberlin and Jay Anacleto's new Image Comics title, ATHENA INC. #1 will feature an alternate cover by J. Scott Campbell. Retailers will receive one Campbell variant with every five copies ordered. And as a bonus for retai... MONSTERS CRASH THE PAJAMA PARTY SPOOK SHOW SPECTACULAR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 10-08-2001)
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and witness something that few eyes have seen before: a true DVD masterpiece! On this slim disc you will find not only a collection of the craziest little film oddities ever assembled on digital media, but also a verit... "Godzilla: Final Wars"
by John Sinnott (Thu 11-23-2006)
In celebration of Godzilla's 50th anniversary, Toho made an all out monster-fest of a movie: Godzilla: Final Wars. The 28th film in the series, this movie draws heavily from the ones that preceded it and is filled with homages to the earlier work... ADV Films Announces Anime Boston Acquisitions (Mon 04-28-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF "AZUMANGA DAIOH" SWIRLING RUMORS AT LAST PROVE TRUE; ADV FILMS PLANS MULTI-VOLUME DVD RELEASE FOR CAPTIVATING JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES HOUSTON, April 28, 2003-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition for st...SCOOBY-DOO 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-29-2004)
... films as MONSTERS INC., FINDING NEMO, SHREK or ICE AGE, shows like SCOOBY-DOO 2 can be perceived as being inadequate. Truth be told, this sequel could have been made with less heart and less faithfulness to the source material and deserves some recogn... Toy Maniac: Top 10 Horror Action Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-09-2008)
How can I not mention horror movie action figures in my October toy column? I decided to list my Top 10 Horror figures in honor of All Hallow’s Eve. Everyone has their own opinion on what should be on the top 10. The following are my persona... ADV Films sets street date for Plastic Little (Tue 11-13-2001)
ADV Films has set a street date of February 5th, 2002 for the DVD release of Plastic Little - the sexy, outrageous anime fan favorite. Previously available only in VHS format, this popular title is finally coming home on DVD. Journey to the breathtaking....hack//ENEMY TCG Wins Origins Award (Wed 07-07-2004)
(Norfolk, VA?June 29, 2004) - During a ceremony at the 2004 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH, Decipher's .hack//ENEMY Trading Card Game received the Origins Award For Best Trading Card Game of 2003. "Decipher is thrilled by and appreciative of this indus...RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces Summer 2008 GRAVITATION T-Shirts & Tank Tops (Fri 04-18-2008)
New apparel featuring exclusive series artwork arrives July 2008! GRIMES, IA, April 18, 2008 - Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce six new T-shirt and tank top designs - featuring character artwork from the hit anime series G...ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...WARIOWARE INC. MEGA MICROGAME$
by James Stevenson (Tue 05-27-2003)
Some people may see instant gratification becoming more of a trend in the videogame industry with the amount of RPGs on the decline, and plenty of games that you can just jump in and begin to play. One might even say this is somewhat behind the phenomenal... SCOOBY-DOO
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 06-14-2002)
Although there is much that misfires in the new film SCOOBY-DOO, there's just enough potential visible for us to understand what the filmmakers were going for and why they imagined it all just might work. In fact, some aspects do work, although there aren... ADV Manga Announces December Releases (Mon 11-03-2003)
ADV MANGA SETS STREET DATE FOR STEEL ANGEL KURUMI: VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THIS ACTION-PACKED SCI-FI MANGA DUE IN STORES DECEMBER 16, 2003 HOUSTON, November 3, 2003-ADV Manga today formally announced a December 16, 2003 street date for the release of...Monster Manual V
by Tim Janson (Tue 09-04-2007)
I have always been of the opinion that when it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, there are two things you can never have enough of: Magic and Monsters! Part of this stems from my innate laziness. I’m simply not as motivated as I used t... Star Ocean EX Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-28-2005)
What They SayTheir quest to find the Sorcery Globe takes Claude, Rena and Celine to Port Harley. However, before they can arrive, they are sidetracked by an encounter with Ashton, a swordsman who single-handedly faced a hideous two-headed dragon, but wou... VIZ Media to Release ZATCH BELL! Manga and Anime Series (Mon 08-08-2005)
Action-packed series about a young boy struggling to make friends and battle monsters will captivate teen readers San Francisco, CA, AUGUST 4, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive...Anime Boston 2006 announces first round of guests (-)
Voice actor extraordinaire Steven J. Blum joins an all-star guest list BOSTON, November 13, 2005 – The New England Anime Society is proud to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors Greg Ayres, Steven ...Viz Media Showcases A Variety of New Titles at 2008 BookExpo America Show (Fri 05-30-2008)
Company To Offer A Dynamic Array Of Manga Titles For Children, Teens And Adults At Preeminent Publishing Event In Booth #1647 San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...JLA: SCARY MONSTERS # 3
by TONY WHITT (Wed 06-04-2003)
An ancient evil lurks in Black Spirit Lake, endangering the inhabitants of a nearby lodge - the architecture of which suggests a fortress. Wonder Woman is being slowly changed into one of the creatures, Superman has been poisoned by them, and their only w... Viz Media Announces New Manga Series Debuts For Second Quarter 2007 (Mon 04-09-2007)
DRAGON DRIVE, MILLENNIUM SNOW, SHAKUGAN NO SHANA, HOSHIN ENGI and YURARA Offer Unique Stories For Readers Of All Ages San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...Melody of Oblivion Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-25-2005)
What They Say\"During the 20th century, the world experienced a large-scale war. A war between humans and monsters. Words could never describe the violent bloodshed of the war that the monsters had won. Time has passed and a new century has begun. And the... TOKYOPOP INC. To Unleash Hard-Hitting Hip-Hop Manga Tokyo Tribes (Wed 04-21-2004)
Los Angeles, CA (April 21, 2004)--Building on its unmatched catalog of groundbreaking entertainment, TOKYOPOP Inc. is bringing one of Japan's most shocking and raw series to North American readers. Santa Inoue's Tokyo Tribes is scheduled to debut in Augus...TV stars set up ACTION HEROES INC.
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-24-2004)
Mentioned today in Variety is a new television project in development at ABC as a movie of the week. Titled ACTIONHEROES INC., the project is about three washed-up television action heroes that decide to start up their own private investigation film, usin... TOKYOPOP INC. Kicks Off Third Rising Stars of Manga Competition January 1st (Wed 12-17-2003)
National Talent Search Launches as Past Winner Signs Multi-Volume Book Deal Los Angeles, CA (December 17, 2003)-As TOKYOPOP Inc. launches its Third Rising Stars of Manga competition (January 1 - March 15, 2004), aspiring creators have more incentive than...Cards Inc. Group Announce Transfomers License (Wed 10-04-2006)
The Cards Inc. has annouced it has obtained the 'Transformers' license and promises, "Look out for some seriously ground breaking products from the Cards Inc Team in 2007."Aspyr Media, Inc. Ships 'Spider-Man 2: The Game' for Macintosh (Mon 08-16-2004)
Aspyr Media, Inc. announced that 'Spider-Man 2: The Game,' has been shipped to distributors and is coming to the Apple Macintosh. 'Spider-Man 2: The Game,' licensed by Activision, was developed by Ryan C. Gordon, who has previously worked with Aspyr Media...A History of Toho, Home of Godzilla
by Norman England (Thu 08-24-2000)
A dominant force in fantasy filmmaking for nearly fifty years, Toho Co., Ltd is famous for gracing motion picture screens with such classic giant monster luminaries as Mothra, Ghidrah, Rodan, and the reptilian embodiment of unbridled atomic power, Godzill... Bandai Visual USA To Release "Gunbuster 2," "The Wings of Rean" and "Demon Prince Enma" (Wed 01-31-2007)
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced that they are set to release 3 (three) new anime titles in the U.S starting Spring 2007. The three titles are "Gunbuster 2," "The Wings of ...MONSTERS VS ALIENS Happening Earlier
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-18-2007)
Remember last week, we talked about the studios cutting into each other for 2009-2010 films? Well, appparently, some studios are thinking the exact same thing and have already started adjusting their schedules. Dreamworks( Paramount) have ... Monsters vs. Aliens
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-15-2006)
Status: Pre-Production
Release Date: March 27, 2009
Cast: NA
Who's Making It: Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2) and Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) are Co-directors
Genre: CG/AnimationProduction Co: DreamWorks AnimationDistributor:
Dr... GODZILLA: FINAL WARS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
The folks at Japan's Toho Studios decided to celebrate the 50th birthday of their biggest star in a really big way. News releases carried on wire services worldwide detailed the rerelease of the original GODZILLA to theaters, the installation of a new sta... Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo Strikes Back (-)
What They SayThe Review!Well, I won\'t bore you with yet another recap of this movie. If you don\'t know what it\'s about, you shouldn\'t be buying the Japanese release of it! Anyway, the two major high points of this disc are: First, a wide screen releas...Bandai Entertainment to Co-Produce All New Japanese Animated Series 'EUREKA SEVEN' (-)
February 15, 2005 (Cypress, CA) – Announced on January 31, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan – Bandai Entertainment, Inc. has joined forces with several companies in Japan to produce an all new original television animation series titled ‘Eureka Seve...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... Press Release: DEATH NOTE II - Live Action Feature Film for Two Nights Only
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Tickets Now on Sale to DEATH NOTE Sequel in Nearly 400 Select Theatres Nationwide
Centennial, Colo. (Sept. 8, 2008) – What will be the last name written in the Death Note? The drama and suspense surrounding that very question is ... Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie Capsule Monsters 2 (Mon 06-12-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview EquipmentYu-Gi-Oh! Movie Capsule Monsters (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview EquipmentADV Films Announces November 14 Releases (Fri 09-22-2006)
HOUSTON, September 22, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the release of the all new Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, and the fou...ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...VIZ Launches New SHONEN JUMP Imprint (Tue 12-21-2004)
New imprint to offer cutting-edge manga titles San Francisco, CA, December 15, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has announced the launch of SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED, a new...Hellboy: Monsters In Motion
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-21-2002)
Hellboy
director Guillermo del Toro credits Spectral Motion with making it possible to deliver the
ambitious designs of the movie on the relatively reasonable budget. Hellboy
is the first movie that the newly formed shop is handling.
The Spe... ADV ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ACQUISITIONS AT OTAKON (Sun 07-22-2007)
Venus Versus Virus, Moonlight Mile and Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven OTAKON (Baltimore), July 20, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, today announced it has acquired the exclusive home video and broa...Crunchyroll Partners With Media Blasters
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-09-2008)
San Francisco, CA (August 9, 2008) ‹New York-based anime and live action DVD distributor, Media Blasters, partners with online media distribution giant, Crunchyroll, to provide streaming, subscription and download-to-own of the company¹s... MONSTERS DVD Jumps to Monstrous Start
by Mike Whybark (Thu 09-19-2002)
Frighteningly successful first day of home video sales for the Disney-Pixar release MONSTERS, INC. were reported by VARIETY to be the most gigantor first-day sales rush ever since the very beginning of home-video time. Well, they didn't put it that way ... SCI FI CHANNEL TO BROADCAST GURREN LAGANN (Mon 05-26-2008)
May 26, 2008 (Cypress, CA) - Aniplex and Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that they have licensed the television and digital distribution rights to the series GURREN LAGANN to Starz Media, which has set the series for its US premier on SCI FI Cha...VIZ/ShoPro Entertainment MERGER COMPLETE! (-)
MERGER BETWEEN TWO JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT GIANTS COMPLETE Announcing VIZ Media! San Francisco, CA, APRIL 4, 2005 — VIZ, LLC and ShoPro Entertainment, Inc., two prominent North American based companies specializing in Japanese content, announced th...Monsters attached with MATRIX REVOLUTIONS?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-23-2003)
According to a scooper on Ain't It Cool News, the teaser trailer for VAN HELSING will be attached to prints of THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, scheduled for release on November 7. This news comes from the annual NATO (North American Theater Owners) convention whe... Americas funniest comics? 'Urban Monsters' comes from TV producer
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-06-2008)
From Variety
Television producer Vin Di Bona is expanding into the comicbook biz, forming Vin Di Bona Comics and readying to launch its first title, "Urban Monsters" later this month.
The three-issue series revolves around four monster buddi... ADV Films UK Sets New Street Dates (Wed 09-03-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF FULL METAL PANIC! ACCLAIMED SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE 20th OCTOBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 1st September 2003-ADV Films today announced a 20th October 2003 release date for the first volume of the hotly anticip...TOKYOPOP INC. Announces 10 Newest Rising Stars Of Manga Winners (Wed 10-06-2004)
The Rising Stars contests continue and the winners are announced from the latest round as well as progress for a previous winner are the news in this latest press release.The Right Stuf, Inc. Appoints New CFO (Tue 02-24-2004)
Changes over at the Right Stuf via this press release that came out today.HEROES: Angels and Monsters
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 10-15-2008)
One of the biggest problems with Heroes this season is the size of the cast. The writers still haven’t found a way to make all of the characters have any emotional impact. The show would be much stronger with only a few heroes that all get g... Gamma Powered Monsters Rampage Through National Park?
by Dave Richards (Mon 06-03-2002)
Lights
Out Entertainment recently ran the report of a scooper who claims to
have seen some filming on the currently in-production adaptation of
The Hulk. The tipster claims, "The crew of Hulk [has] been in the Sequoia
National Park recently shooting s...