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MORTAL KOMBAT is Not a Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
Instead, it's being described by director Mink as a new "re-envisioning". While talking to Movie Hole, here's the latest on the next Mortal Kombat movie.
The status of the film, as of today, is that "...the Producers are working out their... Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
by Captain Gordon Edward (Fri 04-27-2007)
Game:
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Plot:
The seventh entry in the ongoing fighting series is a full-blown Armageddon, bringing together every bloodletting character in Mortal Kombat history as well as adding new characters eager for v... MORTAL KOMBAT: TOURNAMENT EDITION
by Troy Roberts (Tue 09-23-2003)
How many of you out there remember Mortal Monday, the day that the first MORTAL KOMBAT was released on consoles? I sure do! I remember picking up my copy of the Sega Genesis and immediately finding the blood code (A,B,A,C,A,B,B,A if I remember correctly) ... 
MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION arrives
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)
Tha latest chapter in one of the longest running video game fighting franchises has shipped to retail stores. Copies of MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION will start to appear on store shelves starting today.Available for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox game consoles, D... MORTAL KOMBAT: DEADLY ALLIANCE
by Troy Roberts (Tue 11-26-2002)
When you mention MORTAL KOMBAT these days, it doesn't seem to carry the same weight that it used to. If you tell a person that a new MORTAL KOMBAT is coming out, the usual reaction is something along the lines of "Oh God, not another one. Why won't they e... "Mortal Kombat II" coming to the PS3
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-01-2007)
According to Sony, the classic Midway arcade game, Mortal Kombat II, will be made available on the PS3 in March for $4.99.The game brings together the original game's roster of a dozen fighters and their respective finishing moves, and is updated with onl... Pre-order PSI-OPS, get MORTAL KOMBAT free
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-02-2004)
...e copy of MORTAL KOMBAT: DEADLY ALLIANCE, first released last fall.Scheduled to ship in June of this year, PSI-OPS places gamers in control of Nick Scyrer, an elite American Psi-operative soldier that must take down The Movement, a terrorist organizati... Mortal Kombat: Devastation
by Karl Schneider (Thu 12-07-2006)
Summary: Earth's mightiest warriors: Lui Kang, Sonya Blade, Jax Briggs,and Lord Raiden must fight another evil force bent on the devastation of our world.
Status: Script
Release Date: 2007
Cast: Chris Casamassa (Scorpion)
Who's Making It: Drew M... SDCC: Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe Hands On Party
by Edward Goodsmith (Wed 07-30-2008)
I had the exciting opportunity to sit down with some hands on time with this newest, and most groundbreaking iteration in the Mortal Kombat series. I was hanging with my good friends from the Totally Rad Show, and one of the designers who helped us get us... MORTAL KOMBAT 3 to be a prequel?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)
According to Moviehole, the upcoming MORTAL KOMBAT film will be a prequel featuring Sub Zero as the main character.Moviehole spoke with Robin Shou, Lui Kang in the previous MORTAL KOMBAT movies, who revealed he would NOT be reprising his role for the next... Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... Bloodsport
by Damon Brown (Thu 04-05-2007)
...tation of Mortal Kombat. As many remember, “family-friendly” Nintendo opted for green blood (zombies!) while Sega kept it real red. Both copies sold well, anyway.
While a few systems pop up in between, the real age split occurre... In The Shadows
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-26-2007)
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Mortal Kombat Armageddon (Wii) - The latest chapter in Midway’s award winning, best-selling video game fighting franchise. With the most complete roster ever, including more than 50 fighters from the entire Mortal Kombat universe (past,... Doom III PC Expansion and Midway!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-25-2005)
...rizon are MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION for the GameCube, AREA 51, NARC and UNREAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2. While AREA 51 and UNREAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2 should be great, NARC is looking a bit weak and MK on GCN will only excite the Nintendo-only crowd. But the real cool ... EXCLUSIVE: G.I. JOE about to go to new home?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-24-2003)
...Kasanoff (MORTAL KOMBAT) and his Threshold Entertainment production company. According to the 4Filmmakers website, a deal between Kasanoff and Warner Bros. existed. Nevertheless, the 4Filmmakers site hasn't updated its G.I. JOE page for more than two... G.I. Joe
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-29-2004)
...Kasanoff (MORTAL KOMBAT) and his Threshold Entertainment production company. According to the 4Filmmakers website, a deal between Kasanoff and Warner Bros. existed. Nevertheless, the 4Filmmakers site hasn't updated its G.I. JOE page for more than two y... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
...y Talisa (MORTAL KOMBAT) Soto was the wrong choice for the title role, being a bit too bland an actress, and not nearly voluptuous enough to fill out the character's revealing costume. Still, there's some fun to be had here from rocker Roger Daltrey's ... THE STORMRIDERS: Hong Kong's CGI Breakthrough.
by Craig Reid (Sun 01-23-2000)
...It`s what MORTAL KOMBAT (1995) should have been. Larry Kasanoff, are you listening? Too late. Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
...ne to the Mortal Kombat movie theme to Hello Kitty. After all the Hello Kitty I\'ve reviewed, I could only cry out in pain as I watched it.
Many people from the AnimeOnDVD community gathered for Anime Boston, and they were even thanked during closing... Viva La Bambi
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-01-2005)
...bin Shou (MORTAL KOMBAT), occasionally interrupted by scenes from an action featurette made by Shou just to demonstrate the stunt team's work. With commentrak, interviews, deleted scenes and more. (O) THE RUTLES 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (BBC) 2002 sequel ... EXTREME CHALLENGE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
...nciful as MORTAL KOMBAT, or as brutal as BLOODSPORT, EXTREME CHALLENGE concentrates on its imaginative setting, showy camera techniques and martial arts choreography. Characterization is paper thin, so the story is told almost completely through the fi... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #11: Faces of Evil
by Zubin Kumana (Mon 02-18-2002)
...lan for a Mortal Kombat style tournament with Kenshin & Co., to settle the score. Three of the Juppongatana are selected to face off against Anji, Saito and Kenshin. The rest are dispatched to murder the Oniwaban group at the Aoiya.
Kenshin, Saito, a... Manga Goes Digital
by Oliver Chin (-)
...rs of the Mortal Kombat movies) to develop Madhouse's Ninja Scroll, the critically praised 1994 anime.
Hoping this partnership will bear fruit in the near future, Digital Manga is bringing more products into the U.S. The mission is to please the s... Bat Battle: Who's The Best Movie Batman Ever?
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-11-2008)
...nisters a Mortal Kombat-style flying kick to the Caped Crusader. BatKeaton picks him out of the air by extending a hidden metal plate from the palm of his glove (left), which connects with Ninja-Goon's genitals and sends him, crumpled and whimpering, t... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
...oncept of Mortal Kombat and makes it awesome.
Immortal Iron Fist Annual #1 $3.99
Kurt: Damn, Ed Brubaker’s been busy!
Iron Man #22 $2.99
Ben: It’s what my wife calls me.
Kurt: Just keep in mind that th... Caged Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-15-2008)
... a brutal Mortal Kombat style battle, fatality and all. Tsukasa is on the cover, his hands tied together with a necktie and his shirt slowly being lifted by his mysterious lover. As if that wasn’t enough, the first page in the book is... Pixar's super-family
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-15-2005)
...bin Shou (MORTAL KOMBAT), occasionally interrupted by scenes from an action featurette made by Shou just to demonstrate the stunt team's work. With commentrak, interviews, deleted scenes and more. (O) ROJO SANGRE (Media Blasters) Paul Naschy stars as a... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-13-2000)
...th Maul), MORTAL KOMBAT and SLEEPY HOLLOW (as the Headless Horseman).FANDOM: IN `X-MEN` ARE WE GOING TO BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE YOU?PARK: Oh yes.I`VE READ YOU WEAR LENSES IN YOUR EYES?Yes, but that`s all; you can tell it`s me.LOT OF EXCITEMENT BREWING O... Cheap Marketing Ploys
by Troy Roberts (Fri 03-28-2003)
...ny of the MORTAL KOMBATS or STREET FIGHTERS (or at the time, TEKKENS).And since I just mentioned MORTAL KOMBAT, how many of you remember the dud PS game MK MYTHOLOGIES / SUB ZERO? I'm sure a few of you do. I bought the game - it was one of those things... Soccer / Football Fever
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 10-12-2006)
...the week. Mortal Kombat Armageddon (PS2 - X-Box) - For the old fighting games, this is the only one that has successfully transcended the boundaries from 2D to 3D. While the series may not have retained as many of the fatalities as the old games had, i... Ray Park: From Darth Maul to X-Men, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 07-20-2000)
As a film`s success grows, so does our thirst for information on those associated with it. With Ray Park, we`re now talking about three successful franchises (Mortal Kombat, Star Wars, X-Men) and a one-hit wonder (SLEEPY HOLLOW). In Part One of my inter... The Top 10 Hot But Mostly Bothered Video Game Females
by Soren Bowie (Thu 05-29-2008)
...eared In: Mortal Kombat II
Midway Gamers' Day -- Fall 2004
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-30-2004)
Last week in sunny San Diego, California, Midway held its fall gamers day to show off the rest of this year's lineup along with a sneak peek at some first quarter 2005 titles. CINESCAPE was there and has the scoop on each of the titles shown.MORTAL KOMBAT... Godzilla returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-05-2007)
...sp; MORTAL KOMBAT / MORTAL KOMBAT 2 (New Line) (O) THE NEPTUNE FACTOR (Fox) 1973 adventure in a deep sea world. (O) NORBIT (DreamWorks) Repellent Eddie Murphy heavy makeup comedy. Widescreen & fullscreen editions inclu... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
...isa Soto (MORTAL KOMBAT). This very somber and moody film has a great (fact-based) concept and an earnest directorial vision, neither of which make it a particularly positive viewing experience. The title location is a real-life island off the New Yor... Wii’re Not Ready
by Damon Brown (Tue 01-09-2007)
... grew up. Mortal Kombat was perhaps the first sign of adulthood, and Nintendo reacted by giving gamers green blood in its otherwise solid Super Nintendo conversion. (The fact that it, as well as Sega, was being investigated by a congressional viole... Anime X-Plode
by Lauren Goodnight (Sun 08-22-2004)
.... With a Mortal Kombat films vibe and an ambient vocal overlay, this bleepy track is almost cute! Too bad that the best 2:27 of the album is wasted right at the beginning. It gives the listener a false hope for quality.
2. Breathing Under Water (Be... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
...N POWERS, MORTAL KOMBAT) provides a jaunty and catchy score. It's playful, like most caper movie scores like to be, and is given a neat edge through the prominent use of Hawaiian steel guitar. The music isn't Hawaiian music, by any means, it's more alo... THE AFTERLIFE will be televised
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-25-2003)
Variety reports that the Fox network has bought a pilot from Threshold Entertainment, the company owned by producer Larry Kasanoff (MORTAL KOMBAT), called THE AFTERLIFE. The show's premise sounds similar to MARRIED WITH CHILDREN or THE SIMPSONS -- that i... Appleseed Original Soundtrack (2-CD Set)
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 04-04-2005)
... original Mortal Kombat CD. A deftly woven mix of techno and house, the Appleseed soundtrack lives up to the reputation of its technically adventurous film counterpart. A number of familiar and not-so-familiar names came together to produce this disc, ... Michelle Rodriguez Talks RESIDENT EVIL
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 03-15-2002)
...Anderson (MORTAL KOMBAT). Besides, after her experience working on last year's surprise hit THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, Rodriguez is already starting to learn the tricks of the trade in Hollywood. Observe:"This is
RESIDENT EVIL
© 2002 Screen... Smallville: New Spoilers For Episode #5-2 "Mortal" (Mon 07-11-2005)
KryptonSite has posted more spoilers for the second episode of Smallville's fifth season, titled "Mortal." The episode will be airing in September or October...Smallville Season 5 'Mortal' Video Clip (Thu 10-06-2005)
AOL Television has posted a preview video clip for tonight's Smallville episode title "Mortal". It is of the Clark and Lex fight scene.Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 01-03-2002)
Avatar Press will publish Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS, a three-issue mini-series written by Grant with art by Phil Xavier. Described as "a bloody, bitter mix of crime and horror," the project will debut in March."Grant's efforts in both mainstream and ind... Steven Grant's 'Mortal Souls' optioned?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-03-2003)
An anonymous scooper tells Cinescape that independent film producers Chris Moore and Craig Falzone have optioned the movie rights for Steven Grant's crime/horror comic book series 'Mortal Souls.'
More... Justice League Mortal
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Release Date: Summer 2009Studio: Warner Bros. PicturesDirector: George MillerStarring: D.J. Cotrona, Adam Brody, Anton Yelchin, Common, Teresa Palmer, Megan GaleGenre: Action, Adventure
Plot Summary: Reports have said that the superhero team-up movie wo... EROTIC GHOST STORY
by Craig Reid (Sat 05-26-2001)
Director Ching Siu Tung`s 1990 mega-hit A CHINESE GHOST STORY (88-minutes)inadvertently triggered the birth of Fant-Asia erotica, films that took the elements of this 1987 film and added R-rated sex and nudity. EROTIC GHOST STORY was the first film of th... Damned Indeed - Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 02-22-2002)
If you're a vampire your life sucks. Sunlight destroys you, everybody's trying to drive a stake through your heart and you never know who your next meal is going to be. But all that pales in comparison to the trials and tribulations director Michael Rymer... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... UNDERWORLD teaser now on web
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-18-2003)
After playing a nurse torn between the love of two soldiers in PEARL HARBOR, Kate Beckinsale is growing fangs and brandishing sidearms in her next role as a immortal vampire in UNDERWORLD. The film is about a vamp (Beckinsale) and a werewolf (Spott Speed... Complacency and Video Games
by Troy Roberts (Fri 02-14-2003)
...esist) of MORTAL KOMBAT, and he told me that he believes that developers have become complacent with the way games are today and a lot of them don't feel the need to take the initiative in taking the next step to make something better. In other words, ... November's for crybabies
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 11-10-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreatings Cinescapers! Like most of the world, I get my hard news from IMDb. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon an article declaring TITANIC the worst film ever (Studio Briefing; November 6, 2003). That's right, th... Dark Crystals and Spice Planets
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-08-2003)
...he scores MORTAL KOMBAT 3: THE DOMINATION.John Debney (THE RELIC, THE SCORPION KING, SPY KIDS) will score Disney's CHICKEN LITTLE.Robert Folk (KUNG POW, ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS, TOY SOLDIERS) will score the adventure thriller, IN THE SHADOW OF T... E3: Midway Games releases for 2003
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
... show. A MORTAL KOMBAT: TOURNAMENT EDITION will also be released sometime this summer, allowing gamers to beat each other senseless as well as win "currency" that can be used to unlock new players or wager on matches.Got a scoop? Know something that ... JSA #41
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-22-2002)
In many ways, the JSA strikes me as far more of an odd mix than the JLA. Not only do they have the whole "old hero-new hero" thing going on, they now have not one but two of the DCU's most powerful beings on the same team - two beings who used to be morta... ALTER ECHO
by Troy Roberts (Wed 11-05-2003)
One thing that has changed with games lately is the inclusion of combo-based action. Sure, it first appeared and was perfected in fighting games like MORTAL KOMBAT, but recently, combos have appeared in other games such as TONY HAWK and DEVIL MAY CRY, bot... EMPIRE #0
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-01-2003)
While everyone reels from the inexplicable removal of Mark Waid from Marvel's FANTASTIC FOUR - surely one of the most insane decisions ever given Waid's superb take on the long-floundering title and his welcome resurrection of the pure evil that once was ... CLASH OF THE TITANS
by JEFF BOND (Tue 09-10-2002)
Ray Harryhausen probably never in his wildest dreams thought he'd ever make a film with Laurence Olivier, but that's what happened in 1981 when the legendary stop-motion animator suddenly discovered that Hollywood thought he was cool again in the wake of ... ANGEL "Tomorrow"
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 05-21-2002)
What would Buffy think?As ANGEL heads into the summer with last night's third season finale, we find several story threads culminating in true cliffhanger fashion. Of them all, the one that would truly give Buffy, who is toiling away elsewhere on the UPN ... May 6 May 12: A World without SIMPSONS?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 05-06-2002)
Whew!Most of you guys agree with me about ANGEL's Fred and Gunn being the lamest couple on network TV. It's so nice to hear from my peeps and learn that I'm not the only one out there.I should mention though, that in no way whatsoever am I saying that Fre... Palisades
by Andrew Kardon (Fri 04-12-2002)
...KKEN, and MORTAL KOMBAT. Easier to get products out if they are not tied in to a specific game release. Most toy companies choose between sculpting and articulation. How would you describe the direction you chose to go with your figures? Both. I know t... HAMMER OF THE GODS moves to Image
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 05-24-2002)
Image Comics has announced that HAMMER OF THE GODS is moving to Image Comics. Creators Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Wheatley, are moving their property to Image with a trade paperback collection of the original mini-series in September. HAMMER OF THE GOD... DAGON
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-10-2002)
Thick, gray sheets of rain and images half-seen behind battered village shutters and doors, and behind: beauty and horror, alien and old and hysterical.Dagon is one of my favorite horror films, and I saw it first last week. Now in limited release and head... Kidman to become BEWITCHED?
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-20-2002)
The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER announced today that Nicole Kidman has been in discussions to star in Columbia Pictures upcoming film adaptation of BEWITCHED, based on the television series of the same name. Kidman has yet to be offered the role, but the actress h... BALLISTIC: ECKS VS. SEVER
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 09-20-2002)
...Soto from MORTAL KOMBAT) seven years earlier. Except, wait maybe she's not so dead after all, though Ecks' former boss (COLLATERAL DAMAGE's Miguel Sandoval) won't tell him more unless Ecks does one more big assignment for Uncle Sam: locating a dangero... PETER PAN
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 12-25-2003)
So many different versions of PETER PAN now exist in our memories the Disney animated classic from 1952, countless stage versions, televised adaptations of the stage versions and of course J.M. Barrie's original books that it's easy to forget there has ... PARAMOUNT in negotiations to produce BAD GUY
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-27-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has announced that PARAMOUNT PICTURES is in negotiations for the film rights to the independently published comic, BAD GUY. Barry Josephson (BIG TROUBLE, WILD WILD WEST) and screenwriter David Hayter (X-MEN 2, THE SCORPION KING) wil... TEXHNOLYZE: INHUMAN AND BEAUTIFUL
by Troy Roberts (Wed 06-09-2004)
...ATRIX and MORTAL KOMBAT. The ending theme is performed Gackt, a Japanese artist who is known for his strong and beautiful vocals, and sometimes depressing songs. If you liked SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN, then you’ll probably feel right at home with TEXHNOL... THE DEAD ZONE - Saved
by Jason Davis (Thu 09-01-2005)
In watching "Saved," it's easy to see how far the television version of THE DEAD ZONE has evolved from its literary antecedent. The notion of Stephen King's Johnny Smith doing anything but putting a bullet in Greg Stillson's head is completely alien to th... 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... Surviving the Dry Spell: June Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 06-06-2005)
... premiere)MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION (8 PM CST, Spike) It's no STREET FIGHTER.JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES: LOS MUERTOS (8 PM CST, Sci-Fi) I don't think swapping James Woods and Sheryl Lee for Jon Bon Jovi is anywhere near a fair trade.INVASION OF THE BO... POINT PLEASANT The Complete Series DVD Collection Debuts Oct. 25th
by News Editor (Fri 09-30-2005)
The tranquil community of Point Pleasant is changed forever when a beautiful but mysterious woman is rescued from the ocean in. After recuperating from her near drowning nightmare, Christina investigates the history of Point Pleasant and the unsolved disa... Don't Judge a Book By Its Pilot
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-03-2005)
This hasn't been the greatest season for pilots. Don't get me wrong: there have been several that I think will develop into worthwhile shows, assuming they survive long enough to do so. We've seen a bumper crop of high-concepts (PRISON BREAK) and genre ... Paul W.S. Anderson, Zombie Fanatic
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 03-21-2002)
...th 1995's MORTAL KOMBAT, has also proven adept in the past at providing the scares with 1997's underrated sci-fi thriller EVENT HORIZON.RESIDENT EVIL stars Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and Eric Mabius as a group of commandos trapped in "The Hive,... Superman TV shows
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-17-2006)
Here's a concise little article on the one-two punch that's killing Blockbuster Video: http://www.slate.com/id/2133995/ SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK This week, our spotlight falls on the Man of Steel. (O) THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN Complete Second Season ... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: ADRIAN PAUL, ELIZABETH GRACEN AND PETER WINGFIELD
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 02-24-2005)
Peter Wingfield, carrying a glass of wine, joins Adrian Paul and Elizabeth Gracen on the stage. Paul notes his friend's choice in beverage: "We get water, he gets wine he's Jesus!" He also takes not of the situation: "Three Immortals with microphones it... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE WORKSHOP: ADRIAN PAUL AND ELIZABETH GRACEN
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 02-23-2005)
HIGHLANDER star Adrian Paul, who portrayed Duncan MacLeod for all six years, and Elizabeth Gracen, who played Duncan MacLeod's Immortal centuries-on-again, off-again lover Amanda (and starred in one season of her own spinoff HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN) share t... BEWITCHED parents
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-22-2004)
Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine are playing Mumsy and Daddy for Nicole Kidman in BEWITCHED. The two veteran actors are in talks to play Samantha's Mother and Father in the big-screen version of the 1960s TV series. MacLaine would be playing Sam's snoop... Failing at the Hype
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 03-12-2004)
... KING and MORTAL KOMBAT MYTHOLOGIES: SUB-ZERO, both for the Playstation. But what stands out the most?I honestly can say that SEAMAN for the Dreamcast is probably one of the most disappointing games that I have ever played. While talking to fish may no... Comicscape - March 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-10-2004)
OPINION: I'm guessing everyone's pretty tired of the comics covers topic, based on the incredibly small response to my request for votes for the best comics covers of all time. I'm pretty tired of it, myself - but that's because I decided to go out and do... STAR TREK: VOYAGER - SEASON FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-06-2004)
When we last saw the good ship Voyager, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Having just entered Borg space, and discovering that the Federation's greatest enemy was fighting a losing battle with an even deadlier new adversary, Captain Janeway c... Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)
OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t... Greenwalt's Revenge
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-24-2005)
...JANUARY 29MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION (7 PM CST, Spike) It's no STREET FIGHTER: THE MOVIE.TEEN TITANS (7 PM CST, Cartoon Network) "The Quest." Season four kicks off as Robin decides he needs more training, leading him to seek out The True Master (who, ... Giving Thanks
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-22-2004)
...after all.MORTAL KOMBAT (7:15 PM CST, Action Channel) Utter krap. But I bet that awful techno song is already stuck in your head. "MORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!"DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (7:30 PM CST, ABC) When comparing the classic cartoon versio... Music To Be Abducted By
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-29-2004)
... Clinton: MORTAL KOMBAT 3: THE DOMINATIONJeff Danna: WRINKLE IN TIME (ABC-TV)John Debney: CHICKEN LITTLE (Disney)Danny Elfman: SPIDER-MAN 2Robert Folk: IN THE SHADOW OF THE COBRAHarry Gregson-Williams: MADAGASCAR (DreamWorks animated)Jan A.P. Kaczmarek... VIZ MEDIA OFFERS ARRAY OF NEW BOOKS FOR 2007 HOLIDAY SEASON (Fri 10-05-2007)
Fourth Quarter Titles Feature Picture Book, Newest VIZ Fiction Novel and Beautiful Art Books - Perfect For Gift-Giving Season San Francisco, CA, October 5, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative an...Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... Seven Seas Talks Summer Licenses (Mon 07-31-2006)
(LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2006) " Seven Seas Entertainment is proud to formally announce the acquisition of 4 new Japanese licenses "manga series Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, Kodomo no Jikan, Neconoclasm, and the novel series Shinigami no Ballad. First ann...ADV Films Details September 19th Releases (Fri 07-28-2006)
HOUSTON, July 21, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 19, including the first volume of Comic Party: Revolution TV, the fifth vol...Toy Maniac: Gort Toy Madness for San Diego Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-24-2008)
...k out the Mortal Kombat vs. DC Comics Panel. Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon will be on hand along with comic scribe Jimmy Palmiotti discussing the pairing of these two incredible titles in their first video game showdown ever. The bomb will drop wi... SDCC: Robert Pattinson Talks TWILIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)
Thespian Robert Pattinson is no novice for going against the "Dark Arts", having faced Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Now, the actor is set to live within the world of that dark underworld while also having to juggle adol... 'Justice League' NZ? (Mon 04-07-2008)
A report from New Zealand news site Stuff.co.nz indicates that the 'Justice League' movie (which they insist on calling 'Justice League Mortal') may be flying to New Zealand, and not Vancouver has had previously been speculated. The movie has been at the...Interview with 'Catwoman' sidekick Alex Borstein (Tue 03-16-2004)
"I play Halle's best friend when she is a mere mortal, I am her 'Jimmy Olsen' if you will," says actress Alex Borstein about her role in the upcoming "Catwoman" movie. "It was a blast working on the movie with everyone." More...C2F@5: Today's Winner!
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ADV FILMS TO DISTRIBUTE OMISHI MAGICAL THEATER: RISKY SAFETY FIRST VOLUME OF AN ENTERTAINMENT'S PREMIERE DVD RELEASE TO BE AVAILABLE AT RETAILERS COAST-TO-COAST JULY 8, 2003 HOUSTON, May 1, 2003-ADV Films today announced that the firm will distribute ...2003, Be Careful What You Wish For...
by Luis Cruz (Wed 01-14-2004)
Greetings; my name is Luis Cruz, one of the official AoD minions that joined the ranks this past year. Prior to my official involvement, I was involved (read "lurked a lot") in the forums, wrote the AnimeOnDVD.com Recommends "Akira" piece, and w... Deja Vu Vol.#01 - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-06-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youn In-wan/variousTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayLovers meet under strange circumstances and experience the romance of a lifetime... only to watch it all come to a tragic end. Yet each of the stories in ... Kon Kon Kokon Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Fri 09-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge-DonboTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayRen just wants to be one of the cool kids, but secretly he\'s just a nerdy monster fanatic. That is, until a young girl named Kokon shows up. She... The Draw to Shonen
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
As I sat back reclining in my beanbag chair this evening...it tried to eat me. Now this is not something to be surprised at. My carnivorous chair has many times in the past tried to end my cute little super-deformed life by swallowing me whole. As I got s... Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Preview
by Way Jeng (Thu 09-08-2005)
Once again, it's time to gaze into the future and see what the future of anime dubbing holds for audiences. Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok (hereafter simply Loki), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, is an interesting show that fans will pr... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gunslinger Girl, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Sat 05-28-2005)
Hello, and welcome to a short look at the first volume of Gunslinger Girl, an exciting new release by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Though it's often unwise to judge an anime based on the first volume alone, Gunslinger Girl lo... POKEMON,THE FIRST MOVIE: Not As Bad As You Might Expect
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-14-1999)
Who would have believed it? POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE (or MEWTWO STRIKES BACK, as it`s subtitled on the actual print) is not a bad piece of entertainment. Although based on a kiddie franchise that leaves most adults shaking their heads in befuddlement, the... Top Ten Television of 1999
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 01-10-2000)
It was quite a lively year on the tube, thanks to some returning favorites, some interesting freshmen, and special thanks to the craft of animation. Of course, the television season doesn’t conform to the calendar year, which makes it hard to assess a To... THOR #41 (543)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 09-10-2001)
Honestly, I just don't know how Thor fans can slog through this pretentious dialogue every month. Now I know that the format has changed a great deal over the years, with the Thunder God assuming a bewildering variety of mortal guises and even spending so... J. Michael Straczynski comic RISING over MGM
by Eric Moro (Thu 08-16-2001)
In an exclusive interview with CINESCAPE, Hollywood "Jack of all Trades" and fan favorite comic book scribe J. Michael Straczynski revealed that his RISING STARS feature film adaptation is farther along then most have imagined."I turned in the fourth draf... More Chaos Hits in the Fall
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 08-14-2001)
REDEMPTION sees Jade return to center stage in a four issue mini-series written by BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER vets Tom Sniegoski and Christopher Golden. New artist Wilson Tortosa, who previously illustrated the Jade mini, TURN LOOSE THE DRAGON, comes back t... 10-01-01 To 10-7-01: The Return of Buffy
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-01-2001)
...une in to MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION on TBS at 8 p.m.SUNDAY, October 7, 2001No new episodes of FUTURAMA until December so you'll have to settle for a repeat at 9 p.m. on FOX. Hermes goes on vacation, and his replacement (Nora Dunn) falls for Fry.Inter... K-PAX
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-26-2001)
Let us start by accentuating the positive. If you're a fan of Kevin Spacey, you have to see this movie he is indeed the star, but it's not just for reasons of screen time. That charming, droll, lightly snide side is on display in full force here, minus t... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 11-09-2001)
...ke Perry, MORTAL KOMBAT: THE ANIMATED SERIES) as an eventual love interest and battle partner and all the pieces are in place for some series undead ass-kicking.One of the big promises of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is the mix of comedy and action, and on... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Three
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 11-01-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. Both onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent from the various HIGHLANDER shows and movies attended this year,... Warner Grabs WARRIOR
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
Warner Bros. has acquired an option on the coming Random House young-adult novel WANDERING WARRIOR.The book, written by Da Chen, tells a story set in 19th century China about a boy raised by monks. Under their direction, masters martial arts in order to b... ALTERED STATES (1980)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)
Master of excess, director Ken Russell piled his usual visual flair upon a screenplay by Paddy Chayevsky, about hallucinogenic substances and isolation chambers that unlock a doorway into the primorial past of Dr. Edward Jessup (William Hurt), who is sear... BLACK SCORPION Update
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 12-11-2000)
Ah, the holiday season. The sweeps are long gone, and cool genre TV viewing must give way to the likes of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Things can get so bad that the Sci-Fi Channel`s rerun of Stephen King`s The Stand mini-series, which starts tonight, actua... ANGEL: Episode By Episode, Part 2
by Edward Gross (Mon 08-21-2000)
Last week, we began an exclusive look at the first season of ANGEL as told through the eyes of supervising producer Tim Minear. What follows is the second part of this guided tour.... `The Bachelor Party` explores a bit more of Doyle’s past, introduci... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: A Retrospective of the Ray Harryhausen Classic
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-07-2000)
In 1992, when he presented the Gordon Sawyer special lifetime achievement Oscar to special effects creator and producer Ray Harryhausen, Tom Hanks called Jason and the Argonauts the greatest film ever made. Director John Landis, interviewing Harryhausen ... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore , Part VI
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 02-01-2000)
When it comes to THE NEXT GENERATION feature films, Ronald D. Moore is candid about his successes and failures. He co-wrote the first two with Brannon Braga; Michael Piller wrote the third. Moore says, `I am more than willing to accept at this late date t... BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS - Devin Grayson
by Russell Lissau (Wed 10-18-2000)
Devin Grayson had one goal when she started writing comic books three years ago: to tell stories about Batman. Period. Unlike most comics creators, Grayson wasn’t into funnybooks as a child, so superheroes never really held any interest for her as a write... One Guest for Dinner
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-10-2000)
I`ll Be Post-Feminist in the Post-PatriarchySo, what`s up with B. Dalton calling pioneering cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling `post-cyberpunk`? I guess this just means that cyberpunk isn`t `in` anymore, so we`re supposed to call Sterling`s work something el... MERRICK
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-01-2000)
It’s become something of an annual event: the new Anne Rice novel, every fall season, usually just in time for Halloween. For fans, it’s another chance to delve into a familiar world of vampires, witches, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena, all pre... Reassessing X-FILES
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 11-27-2000)
Now that the eighth season of The X-Files is well under way and the post-Mulder era is upon us, it`s time for the TV critics, fanboys and other pundits to weigh in with their opinions as to whether the Great Experiment is a success or not. The viewers hav... STRIKER Z #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 01-15-2002)
A lot has changed for Hong Kong stuntman Danny Tsang since he fell into that vat of glowing fuel-plasma during a stunt. He now has the ability to store vast amounts of energy and channel it via the devices his friend Charlie has invented. But director Dic... Ruin Explorers
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayFam and Ihrie are willing to do almost anything to make a buck. So when these debt-driven damsels discover the potential profits to be had in recovering a particularly dangerous mystical object, it means mortal peril for an entire civilizatio... Baby Birth Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sun 06-06-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story: Sukehiro TomitaArt: Haruhiko MikimotoTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:What They SayAn ancient seal has been broken, sending a flood of demons into the mortal realm. Hizuru Oborozuki is a student figure skater who just ... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akimine KamijyoTranslated by:Yukiko Nanamura, Dan DankoAdapted by:What They SayIt is 1604, four years after the Battle of Sekigahara, Japan's greatest civil war. Yuya Shiina, a beautiful bounty hunter, mistakes a traveling med... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #09: Heart of the Sword
by Zubin Kumana (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!We are now into the third volume of the Kyoto arc of Rurouni Kenshin. After a promising start and a backsliding second entry, I'm pleased to announce that this volume surpasses every prior disc. Looks like the fans were right; this is some good... Rurouni Kenshin Vol.#11
by Megan Lavey (Sat 02-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuhiro WatsukiTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayWith Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto - at the home of Hiko Seijuro, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinc... Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 12-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu WataseTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayShoot For The Heavens. Yu Watase, the immensely popular writer/artist of the shojo (girls') fantasy smash hit Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, has turned her creati... Tough (aka: Koko Tekken-den Tough) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 02-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saruwatari TetsuyaTranslated by:JN ProductionsAdapted by:What They SayHigh-school junior Kiichi Miyazawa ("Kiboo" to his friends) dreams of becoming an action star like his idols Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He just may have the... ALICHINO Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouyu ShureiTranslated by:Paul MorrisseyAdapted by:What They SayBeautiful creatures called "Alichino" grant any wish to those who find them... but at a price! A young lady searching for an Alichino wants to bring her brother b... Trigun Maximum Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 02-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nightow YasuhiroTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayIT'S A STANDSTILL STANDOFF!
The intensity of Trigun Maximum increases with the turn of each page in this fifth, action-packed volume, "Break Out." Vash the Sta... Nightmare Campus
by Giaourus Ericus (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!AUDIO: A+ I'm primarily using the original Japanese audio track for this review. Both the Japanese and English tracks are in Dolby Digital Stereo. Overall, a very good job, with everything clear, crisp and undistorted. In particular, the lovely... Koihime Box Set
by Abraham Torrer (Thu 02-14-2002)
The Review!Okay I was actually looking forward to this Pink Pineapple title from Nutech. Even knowing next to nothing about it, Koihime seemed like a light-hearted hentai comedy, a change of pace for me. Now I will start off by saying this is a hardcore t... Mermaid Forest Box Set
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 09-24-2007)
What They SayAn ancient Japanese legend says that if one were to partake of the flesh of a mermaid, one would be granted eternal life and youth. Yuta ate the mermaid\'s flesh 500 years ago and became immortal. Since then, he has had to deal with living a ... Saint Seiya Collection 1
by Justin Rich (Wed 11-30-2005)
What They SayThe cosmos is bound together by an incomprehensible web of strength, power and (some would even say) magic. And only by a select few may these forces be harnessed! Seiya is a mortal from Japan who has been trained and has excelled. The time h... Mermaid Forest Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-26-2005)
What They SayMana is hit by a truck and taken to the hospital. Yuta rushes to be at her side, but she has mysteriously disappeared by the time he arrives. His search leads him to an old mansion rumored to have a mermaid cemetery, where he finds two women,... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #7
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-15-2007)
What They SayIt's time to play family feud, but the fun n' games are over, as Fenrir and Yamino are forced to choose between father and sister. Will Ragnarok, war of the gods, be nothing more than a family reunion gone afoul? And what's to become of Mayur... Black Cat Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (aka bounty hunter) - down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When... Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Gene Moy (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!This summer, FUNimation (the Dragon Ball Z people) announced it had acquired North American rights to supernatural epicYu Yu Hakusho and Ryosuke Takahashi's post-Gasaraki effort, Blue Gender. Fans quailed. Would these series meet with the same ... Simoun Vol. #4
by Mark Thomas (Fri 06-06-2008)
What They SayChor Tempest is given little time to recover from losses that occurred in the previous battle as they encounter strikingly familiar enemy aircraft en route to the Ruins. After a brief clash, stunning revelations lead to even more unanswered q... Black Cat Vol. #2
by Justin Rich (Wed 07-04-2007)
What They SayAs all attempt to hide and heal, Train\'s conscience grows deep... Deep enough to make the decision to leave Chronos for good. Unfortunately for him, the life he has left proves unwilling to let him go. Creed is sent out to retrieve their bes... Category: Freaks Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayThe world is occupied by evil spirits preying off human weaknesses and desires. But what mortal can resist possession by these "freaks" when they make dr... Rosario+Vampire Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 06-30-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihisa IkedaTranslated by:Kaori InoueAdapted by:Gerard JonesWhat They SayAll-around average teenager Tsukune can\'t get accepted to any high school save one... but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn\... Nice Coat. Please Don't Kill Me!
by Dave Richards (Thu 10-24-2002)
Does
the thought of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner locked in mortal combat
make you shiver in anticipation? If so it's probably a given that
you will be heading to the theaters in February when the big screen adaptation
of Daredevil hits theaters.&n... First Full Trailer for TWILIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
Two months after the first teaser premiered, Summit Entertainment and Yahoo have released the first full trailer for their upcoming adaptation of Twilight, based on the teen adult vampire novel series by Stephenie Meyer. The film will star Kristen Stewart... VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2007 (Sun 07-22-2007)
Six New Series Deliver Unique Mix Of Historical Drama, Science Fiction, Award-Winning Comedic Romance and Supernatural Action San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...Lady Shiva on Birds Of Prey (Thu 10-31-2002)
...pion, and Mortal Kombat: Conquest, and been in several feature films as well. Check out the spoilers page at Gotham Clock Tower for more information on the episode. In other Birds of Prey casting, The Clock Tower has learned Shane Johnson will pl...SMALLVILLE trailer - now with Maxima
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
The CW have unveiled a new trailer for this Thursday's episode of 'Smallville' which features the debut of Maxima. Here's the official summary for the show:
DC COMICS CHARACTER MAXIMA SETS HER SIGHTS ON CLARK — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) and her t... New TWILIGHT Bootleg Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-10-2008)
While it is not the official online trailer, Summit Entertainment can't fault all of us for passing along the the latest full trailer for Twilight, one of the most anticipated movies of the 2009 fall season according to the latest polls. You can check out... Maxima debuts on tonight's SMALLVILLE
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-09-2008)
The CW have provided a new video clip setting up tonight's episode of 'Smallville'. The DC Comics warrior queen from another world, Maxima makes her debut in the episode called "Instinct":
DC COMICS CHARACTER MAXIMA SETS HER SIGHTS ON CLARK &m... Final Poster for Hardwicke'sTWILIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-07-2008)
With the final days of marketing wrapping up for the highly anticipated adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, the final poster for the film has appeared online courtesy of Cinematical. The Summit Entertainment film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattin... 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...Media Blasters Acquires Voltron DVD Rights (Thu 03-30-2006)
V-DAY HAS ARRIVED. "From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend..." Media Blasters is thrilled to announce its biggest release in the history of the AnimeWorks label. In conjunction with World Events Productions, we wil...Oh My Goddess! Vol.#27
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 03-25-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kosuke FujishimaTranslated by:Dana Lewis and Lea HernandezAdapted by:What They SayThe demonic angel created by Hild and sanctified by Belldandy found a temporary host in Keiichi, but how long can his mortal form bear the burde... Confidential Confessions: Deai Vol.#02
by Connie Zhang (Wed 04-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Reiko MomochiTranslated by:Michelle KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayWhat will happen to the \"Peace\" crew after two of their members turn against them? Will they be able to raise the one million yen they owe for their astron... Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (aka: Ai) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 10-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiki SatoshiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:Barbara Randall KeselWhat They SayDahpne in the Brilliant Blue take place in a near future in which the remaining population lives in underwater cities, with waterways as stre... My Dearest Devil Princess Vol.#02
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 04-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Matsumoto / Maika NetsuTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Elizabeth HanelWhat They SayMaki has yet to reap a soul, and her mother is growing impatient. But Maki has rivals in the demon world, and one of them is c... Tsubasa Vol.#16
by Sakura Eries (Mon 04-28-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlannaganAdapted by:William FlannaganWhat They SayThe five dimension-hopping travelers have stuck together through all sorts of worlds and all kinds of harrowing adventures. But when the group enters... SAIYUKI TOPS TOKYOPOP'S MENU OF MUST-HAVE MANGA (Wed 01-21-2004)
Other New Titles Being Served Up Include Culdcept, Doll, Eternity, Evil's Return and Passion Fruit Los Angeles, CA (January 21, 2004)--Manga fans are sure to salivate over the latest smorgasbord of page-turners, as the country's leading publisher of grap...Personal Picks from the DVD Files
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
It's been a while since I reported on how the consumer electronics and Hollywood giants had allied to push Digital Video Disks as the new and improved way to watch home entertainment. Now industry analysts report t... Inu Yasha Movie #3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
by Luis Cruz (Mon 09-19-2005)
What They SayMany years ago, the Great Dog Demon wielded the Three Swords of the Fang. Upon his death, he bequeathed a sword to each of his sons, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, leaving the third sword, the wrath-filled Sounga, locked away forever. Now that the ... Ronin Warriors Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-11-2004)
What They SayLong ago, the evil Talpa and his Dynasty waged war upon the Earth from the supernatural realm. Defeated by a lone warrior, Talpa was banished but never forgotten. Reigniting his thirst for power, Talpa along with his Warlords have once again ... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... Giant Brain
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-09-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where we list the games of the present that will probably later be used on next generation as downloadable content. Just think in about ten years from now where you will probably be able to download all of thes... Johannessen Takes Over MOONLIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-02-2007)
After executive producer David Greenwalt (Angel, Buffy) left the vampire tv show MOONLIGHT, it was up to CBS to find a new executive producer to lead the show. According to the Hollywood Reporter, they've chosen Chip Johannessen (Dark Angel, Mil... Matthew Vaughn talks THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
After director Matthew Vaughn's latest fantasy film, STARDUST, bombed at the box office last month, he's admitted to being a little concerned about delving back into a new world with THOR. Not very surprising outlook after what happened but Vaughn feels h... No Zod, No Constantine and No FF 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
No Fantastic Four 3?
The Rumor: Actor and Fantastic Four star Chris Evans—who portrays the Human Torch—says there will be no third film in his opinion and it’s a “closed book.”
The Source: MTV
The Mania Verdict: FAL... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Meet My Korean Cousin
by Janet Houck (Thu 05-24-2007)
Manwha, the Korean terms for comics (a combination of the Japanese manga and Chinese manhua), always seems to get the short end of the stick, being regarded as cheap manga knockoffs. Many people have a hard time seeing the difference between manwha and ma... 10 new "Fantastic 4" Posters
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-25-2007)
Marvel has released 10 new posters for the upcoming film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.You can find the posters here.In the film, the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he race... "Mermaid Forest: The Complete Series"
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-02-2006)
Though there may be a few anime fans that don't recognize Rumiko Takahashi's name, I doubt that there are many who aren't familiar with her work. Known as the "Princess of Manga" she's the woman behind such manga (and anime) series as Urusei... Hidden Anime
by Janet Houck (Thu 11-23-2006)
...hter and Mortal Kombat, their diverse characters, and the pure over-the-top nature of the game, where charged power moves straight from Dragon Ball Z are the norm. On the other side of the street lies anime-inspired fighter games, such as the Guilt... FANTASTIC FOUR sequel gets another title
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-17-2006)
According to Superhero Hype, the upcoming sequel to 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR has received another title change.The movie was previously known as Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer, but will now be known as FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SUR... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... "Halloween" wraps shooting
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-24-2007)
According to Bloody Disgusting, Rob Zombie's upcoming film, Halloween, has officially wrapped shooting. Editing is set to begin next week. In the film, after being committed for 17 years, Michael Myers, now a grown man and still very dangerous, is m... "Bleach Vol. 18"
by Janet Houck (Mon 04-09-2007)
Bleach and me, we’ve always seemed to run in parallel directions. This is another series that I’ve been told is a must-read/must-see, but never encountered until now. Mind you, starting off at volume 18 probably isn’t the ideal way to...