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"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume 10"
by Brian Thomas (Sun 02-11-2007)
Rhino continues to release episodes of this still popular cult favorite in more economically acceptable 4-disc sets, rather than their initial practice of serving them up one show at a time. Unfortunately, since this series incorporated the screening ... "Mystery Science Theater: Vol. 7"
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-23-2006)
I was going to review the latest boxed set of Mystery Science Theater shows that Rhino has released, but it has gone out of print (due to the inclusion of a Godzilla movie most probably). It doesn’t seem fair to review an item that people ... 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...
Science of Sci-Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-10-2007)
Though largely neglected in the past, the link between science fiction and technological development is an important one; one that spurs scientific discovery and connects the world of grounded truth with the realm of infinite possibility. The pulp magazin... MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: 'The Brain That Wouldn't Die' on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)
The second MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 episode released on DVD skewers THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN’T DIE. It is also the first episode in which Mike Nelson took over as head of the Satellite of Love from Joel Hodgson, the series creator. The film is a perfect ... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: 'Eegah' on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)
Well, the show was cancelled last year, but thanks to the miracle of home video it lives on in a new and (dare one say it?) improved form. Several episodes have been released on videotape, but now for the first time the MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 televi... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 2
by Lori Lancaster (Mon 01-28-2008)
What They SayDeep within the confines of a secret State laboratory Ed\'s morality will be put to the ultimate test, even as elsewhere Al is left to battle for both his life and his sanity. As rumors of military corruption and conspiracy draw others into t... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... Chan is kicking again
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-16-2006)
In last week's column, I ranted against studios touting "un-censored un-rated extended special collector's edition" DVDs of movies they've already sold us before. "Un-needed" is more like it. It's one thing to upgrade your masters and re-release a film wi... DVD Secret revealed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-20-2007)
In our Prize Closet this week, we have two copies of The Hunt, courtesy of Image. To enter, just send an email to which includes your name and address DVD Shopping List, and in the subject line put the words “BE VEWY QUIET”.
Not to be out... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Here Today!
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-05-2008)
A couple of weeks back one of loyal readers, ‘swansong’, posted a blog about several Special Editions he was looking for. One of which I had. I thought the special edition was still available for purchase in retail stores. Let&r... Tenchi Muyo! : Magical Project S: Volume 2
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Sat 01-04-2003)
The Review!Pretty Sammy originated from her appearances in the Mihoshi Special and in the 12th episode of Tenchi Universe. After a while, Pretty Sammy ended up with her own series of three OVAs. In 1996, Pretty Sammy spinned off into television sets in he... SPACE GHOST: COAST TO COAST Volume 1
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-18-2003)
While access to the massive film library compiled by Ted Turner is provided by the TCM cable channel (and home video releases), another section of this archive has had a troubled road toward creating an identity for itself. Turner owns rights to a huge co... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... When There's No More Room in Hell...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-09-2004)
I'm writing this week's column with a bad head cold, and my blocked sinuses make me feel like watching movies with a lot of head trauma (decapitation, shotgun explosion, screwdriver to the temple, etc.). Luckily, here's something made to order. SPOTLIGHT ... Summer Camp!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-26-2007)
Has the DVD marketplace reached a saturation point? With the two Hi-Def DVD formats struggling to make their way into your homes, it’s no wonder they’re having trouble making progress. We’re already swimming in product! Labels are p... More Inu-Yasha
by Brian Thomas (Mon 01-08-2007)
Next month, ADV is releasing the first volume of a new series called Air Gear, about kids who zip around the streets on motorized skates. But you can catch a peek at the entire first episode, in English, on the IGN website. Just tune your browser in h... The Cult of DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)
There were a lot of great entries, but Stephen Smith's defense of MALLRATS was judged to be the most concise, to the point, and in keeping with the Essence of Smith. Plus, his name is Smith, thereby fuelling several conspiracy theories if I pick him, so h... ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)
HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... The Master of the Macabre has arrived!
by Robert Trate (Tue 09-11-2007)
His name, his face, and his voice are synonymous with Horror, however Vincent Price began his career on Broadway, but where it would end was far cry different then he could have ever predicted. Vincent Price would go on to become the Master of the Ma... Eureka Seven Vol. #01
by John Eriani (Mon 08-21-2006)
What They SayFor Renton, every day\'s the same. Nothing happens, nothing changes. He goes to school, he goes home. The only thing that keeps him happy is lifting on his ref board. Nothing exciting ever happens to him.
Until one day, a giant mecha called ... Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 9 (Fri 09-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 9 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING DECEMBER '00 featuring... ANIMERICA EXTRA, VOL. 4 #1 DECEMBER '00 manga anthology b&w, 128 pages $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN SHIPS 12/7 Cat # MAE0401 NEW MANGA! REVOLUTIONARY ...ADV Films January 10th Release Details (Tue 12-13-2005)
ADV ANNOUNCES JANUARY 10 RELEASES Featuring Launch of Deluxe New Macross HOUSTON, December 9, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce six hot titles for January 10, beginning with the ...ADV Films Announces January 2nd Releases (Wed 11-01-2006)
HOUSTON, November 2, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce a slew of titles, including the second volume of Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor, the final volume of Jinki: Extend, the complete sec...Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)
In honor of Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary, we've got 4-packs of the new Muppet movie DVDs in the Prize Closet. It's funny the frog doesn't look a day over 40. How does he do it? Some folks say he's had a lot of "work" done. For your chance to win TH... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... Those Who Hunt Elves Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-21-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yagami YuTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayThat elf-stripping gang of misfits is back and the clothes are flying! This time, the group has its hands full. They find themselves trapped in the domain of the evil... Box of MyST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-08-2003)
I really seem to have touched a nerve with my column last week – the installment that announced the honeymoon was over with DVD. My initial peeve (that I didn’t have enough time for all the extras on some DVDs) was purposely lame in order to stir up more ... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... 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...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...Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
Recorded: Kamikazecon '05
From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Xmas Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-12-2006)
Another Xmas Peeve! Every year about this time, folks get the urge to see all those classic Christmas movies like A Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation. You’d think that with warehouses full of these titles that you could just grab the last editi... FANTASIA & FANTASIA 2000 on DVD
by John Thonen (Tue 11-14-2000)
The post-Halloween horror doldrums are still keeping the release of new terror titles to a minimum, but mid-November has a nicely eclectic mix of movies that should offer something for almost any fan. The cream of the video crop for the week is far remov... More Hellboy this week
by Brian Thomas (Mon 03-12-2007)
Bandai has announced that they’ve signed a distribution deal with former rival Geneon (formerly Pioneer) to distribute their anime DVDs in North America. Upcoming series like Gunbuster 2, Wings of Rean, Freedom, Demon Prince Emma and Galax... Eureka Seven Vol. #01
by Dani Moure (Fri 10-13-2006)
What They SayFrom Studio Bones, responsible for acclaimed series such as Wolf\'s Rain, Cowboy Bebop and Full Metal Alchemist comes a new series filled with sci-fi, adventure and intense action !
Renton is a 14 year old boy who finds his life very boring,... Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...Region Free
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-08-2008)
A couple weeks back in my “Wish List” column I gave a short list of films that I had been waiting for to come out on DVD. This week I thought, what about the films and TV shows that are out there somewhere on DVD just not released in this... Eureka SeveN - Psalms of Planet- Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kataoka Jinsei / Kondou KazumaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayRenton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he lifts, and extreme... The 2 Johns
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-06-2006)
Many mathematicians and theologians are now saying that the Number of the Beast is actually 611. I know - short notice to reschedule your Antichrist party, but a late Saturday date is better anyway. Getting that tattoo changed is going to be a bitch, thou... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Zwei, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-10-2005)
Classic shows do it all. They make us laugh, cry, cheer, and boo. The very best shows generally present a wide spectrum of emotions. Gravion Zwei's second volume, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, follows that same trend, but unfortunately ... Hayes office objects
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-18-2006)
A lot of voices in the news the past week. Isaac Hayes, the voice of "Chef", has decided to quit the cast of SOUTH PARK over a recent episode criticizing Hayes' chosen religion, the Church of Scientology. When the episode, which goes into detail about the... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-17-2005)
Hello, and welcome back for another look at English dubbed anime. Today's issue focuses on Divergence Eve, volume two, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. While fantasy horror has always been something of an anime staple, science fiction horr... THE EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES VOL #1: SEX & DRUGS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 11-19-2001)
Educational films of the past have developed quite a fan base as of late. Blame MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER, blame Something Weird Video, blame adults waxing nostalgic about their youth, but for those with a taste for these products of the past, with their ou... DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the world’s longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. I’m still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar... Pixar's super-family
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-15-2005)
So what movies do you have lined up for St. Patrick's Day? While some may lift a glass to toast Francis Ford Coppola's FINIAN'S RAINBOW (below) or the charming THE QUIET MAN (drinking, brawling & beautiful scenery how much more Irish can you get?), o... Krueger vs. Voorhees
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-13-2004)
Drat! In my list of seasoning-worthy TV series in last week’s column, I forgot to include the ultra-strange ‘60s Japanese science fiction series ULTRA Q, which has never been released in the USA. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKNot since Godzilla and King Kong faced... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... ADV Films Experiencing Extraordinary Demand for Noir SE (Thu 02-13-2003)
ADV FILMS EXPERIENCING EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND FOR NOIR: SHADES OF DARKNESS SPECIAL EDITION DEMAND FOR CUSTOM SERIES ART BOX, T-SHIRT WITH NOIR VOLUME ONE EXCEEDING ADV'S EXPECTATIONS-AN "INSTANT COLLECTOR'S ITEM" HOUSTON, February 13, 2003-ADV Films toda...Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... HORRIBLE HORRORS COLLECTION Volume 2
by Brian Thomas (Wed 11-24-2004)
More and more horror "B-movies" are receiving deluxe treatment on DVD, but for every cult classic being reborn on disc there are dozens of less worthy titles sitting in the vaults. Some are worth seeing, but just not as sought after, or else pristine elem... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... What’s scary now?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the first Mania.com edition of DVD Shopping List! We’re pretty pleased to be a part of this spiffy new site, especially since it lets us spread out from that claustrophobic middle column. For any newcomers, I’ll just tell you th... Bearing a Grudge
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-01-2005)
Some anime labels have been re-issuing series episodes on Mini-DVDs smaller DVD discs that play like regular full size discs but with lower capacity, and a lower price tag. Recently Warner Bros. got into the same game in a big way with a slate of mostly ... WRESTLING WOMEN USA / PIN-DOWN GIRL
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 02-01-2002)
At this time of introspection, as the country climbs out of the chaos of tragedy and bad stock portfolios, one man, one giant man, has come to rescue us from the despair that has swept our great nation. Who is this man you ask? Certainly not Superman, nor... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... DVD in the Museum
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-24-2007)
Since tomorrow is my birthday, I’ll try not to delay you any longer than necessary, as I’m sure you all have plenty of shopping to do. To celebrate, I’ll be sending out a free random DVD of my choosing to every Maniac that sends an em... The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Stardate 0009.11: Flesh and Blood Holograms, Paper Ships
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-11-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ensue!Though many people expected Voyager‘s November sweeps telefilm to presage or possibly show the vessel’s homecoming, the producers have decided instead to return to an adversary and a dilemma from several seasons past. Startrek.com,... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
It’s nearly the end of January (already!) and despite the Bears being in the Superbowl this year, this week my attention is fixed on Friday, when once again I’ll be attending the annual B-fest 24-hour B-movie marathon. Some folks claim to l... Stardate 0008.21: UPN Smackdown!
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-21-2000)
Months of acrimony between Viacom, Inc. and Chris-Craft, who jointly owned UPN until Viacom forced Chris-Craft to sell earlier in the year, came to a head this week when Chris-Craft shocked Viacom by revealing a deal with another media giant, Rupert Murdo... Pokemon: Journey to the Johto League Champion Vol. #6
by Derek Guder (Sun 07-04-2004)
What They SayOur heroes continue their journey to the Johto League Championship! The road to ever-nearing Olivine City takes an electrifying turn as Pikachu recharges, a member of Team Rocket decides to call herself \"Queen,\" and Brock falls in love. Spa... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such... 5th ELEMENT, ReBOOT revisited
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-11-2005)
Rental giant Blockbuster ® Video is running ads all over announcing the end of late fees. This is wonderful news for those of you who would like to rent a DVD and just keep it forever for just the rental fee. Now you can get a slightly used or (if you're ... Gilgamesh Vol. #4
by Luis Cruz (Fri 01-06-2006)
What They SayAs the Mitleid Corporation prepares to test their world-redeeming tower, the psychics of Orga are assigned to ensure its success. But after Gilgamesh slips inside the protective gates, tragic events begin to take a deadly toll—on both s... Please Teacher Vol. #4: Hello Again
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-18-2003)
What They SayDistraught over his feelings for Mizuho, Kei has slipped into another \"standstill.\" In the depths of his mind, Kei meets a phantom from his past with whom he discusses the joys and sorrows of life. Back aboard her spaceship, Mizuho must dec... Theaters not on the BUBBLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-31-2006)
Last Friday, the new Steven Soderbergh murder mystery opened in theaters in "select markets" (translation: probably far away from you). Today it's being released on DVD. This may be the shortest time gap between theatrical release and DVD, but I'm not so ... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... Howl's Moving Picture in theaters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)
Good day. Welcome to the Great White North. Manga has announced that this summer they'll be strengthening their bond with Anchor Bay (who distribute their collaboration with Bandai GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX) when ABE begins distributing thei... Star Trek: The Key Collection Volume 1
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 05-23-2008)
Paramount has exhausted all of its Star Trek stories over the last couple of years. All the Star Trek TV series have all been placed on DVD and are now even making the leap to the next format. Even Star Trek the Animated Series has been released on DVD. F... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
Why does everyone have a great big plasma HDTV but me? Well, not really, but that's the impression you get if you flip through a few nights of network television lately. Manufacturers of high end entertainment electronics are doing their best to place pro... Independence Week
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-03-2007)
Last week I wrote about DVD releases reaching a saturation point. Somebody must have been paying attention because this week they’re down to a trickle. Either that, or nobody wants to spend a holiday shipping discs. Well, I hope you all are enjoying... ADV Films Announces Release for Volume One of Princess Tutu: Marchen (Wed 01-12-2005)
Where every nightmare is only one dream away…. HOUSTON, January 12, 2005— ADV Films invites you to experience a unique kind of fairy tale with the January 25, 2005 release for the first volume of the magical and mysterious series Princess Tut...The Best Films of 1999
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-16-2000)
Despite the fact that Fandom covers science fiction, fantasy, and horror, I resisted the urge to title this article `The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 1999.` The reason for the shorter, simpler title is that the films on this list tru... Jerry Lewis Classics Hit DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-12-2004)
It was a bit surprising to hear that former rivals Bandai and Manga had teamed up to produce the anime series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX, which is being distributed through Anchor Bay. Now three other anime importers have formed a partnership... Loveless Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-04-2006)
What They Say\"Why do you always break your promises?\" His feelings confused, Ritsuka tries to pull away from Soubi. A strange message prompts him to confront Seven Moons alone. To uncover the secret of his brother, Ritsuka finds himself trapped in his o... Bill & Ted: mutants
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-12-2005)
The Prize Closet is open again! We have 3 copies of the new deluxe edition of John Waters' CRY-BABY to give away, courtesy of the good folks at Universal. If you want one, just send your USPS mailing address to DVDShoppingList@Cinescape.com with the... Precious Rings of Metal!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-14-2004)
I want to take a minute here and empathize with you all, as you're probably going through a lot of holiday stress right now. Let's not beat around the bush we're talking about Christmas, and not the holy day of spiritual significance symbolizing belief i... STAR WARS 3
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-01-2005)
Hey, Happy All Saints Day/Day of the Dead! Hope everybody had a fabulous scary (but not TOO scary) Halloween. Speaking of scary stuff, I didn't list them in the column, but last week Triumph Marketing released a series of DVDs that I find truly frightenin... Webs. Robots. Wolves. Marionettes. And the Bad Color.
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-05-2004)
SIGNIFICANT NEW RELEASESDanny Elfman’s score for SPIDER-MAN 2 finally came out from Sony (92842), a couple weeks after the obligatory let’s-try-for-some-more-hit-singles song [IMG2R]oriented soundtrack. Sequel scores are always difficult, unless they comp... ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...Spicy Paprika
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-28-2007)
If you want to see the Naruto movie, you’ve got to be in Canada and you’ve only got one day. Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow will be playing at 33 Cineplex theaters across Canada on June 23. Viz Media is releasing the film as an experi... CGI, ROBOTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-24-2005)
The Prize Closet is throbbing so let's get right to it! Geneon Entertainment has provided us with 5-packs of their recent releases to give away to five lucky readers. Send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info with your mailing address and "GENEON 5" in th... PRINCE OF SPACE / INVASION OF THE NEPTUNE MEN
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-26-2006)
Dark Sky Films has become one of the leading packagers of vintage psychotronic films in a relatively short time, picking up rights to some choice titles that have never had an official DVD release in the USA. Recently they began a line of “Drive-In Double... ADV announces first wave of December product (Mon 10-13-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...Inu Yasha Vol. #38
by Luis Cruz (Mon 02-27-2006)
What They SayThe reappearance of Naraku leaves Inuyasha and the others with a clue about their nemesis\'s whereabouts. The remains of Naraku\'s demon puppet had a scent of flowers and water, which takes Inuyasha to Hijiri Island, a sacred place where the ... Halloween Chopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-26-2004)
As you may have noticed, Halloween is coming up this week and- what, you didn’t know? Well take a look at a calendar, genius! Now that you’re way behind in making a costume, let me offer a couple Shopping List suggestions. Cut a big circle out of cardboar... 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. ... Winner: 'Scooby Doo/Richie Rich' Hour Volume 1
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-26-2008)
Updated May 26th
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by Way Jeng (Tue 09-20-2005)
Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. One of the great aspects of watching anime right now is that new shows come out all the time. But that doesn't mean that anime has abandoned its narrative ancestors by any means. Samurai 7, relea... Winner: 'Scooby Doo/Richie Rich' Hour Volume 1
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-22-2008)
Updated May 22
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NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
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by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-15-2005)
What They SayAn elite group of specially trained fighters in feudal Japan, the Samurai Guns forge ahead in their relentless struggle against the sinister forces of the Shogun. With their expertly crafted firearms and explosives, these brave warriors are b... Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)
The theme is a familiar one. The mighty, stalwart chords of brass, the trilling woodwinds, the driving rhythm of the violins, the strident siren of electric guitar… Wait a minute? Electric guitar? What’s that doing in the middle of the STAR WARS theme?... THE COOK
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 03-29-2008)
Several years ago the USA network had a late night program called “Up all Night”. It was a showcase for stand up comedians to give their two cents about horror movies. Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear were probably the two I saw th... Flushed to another dimension!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-16-2005)
One of the most memorable features of an anime TV show is often its theme song. This doesn't necessarily reflect on the quality of the show in general we've all heard catchy tunes applied to the opening titles of a real stinker. But ideally, a great show... EVIL DEAD II: Collectors Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 09-12-2000)
Hands down absolutely one of the greatest achievements in the horror genre—ever. Evil Dead 2 is literally one of those films that have to be seen to be believed—it’s outrageous, over-the-top, and beyond what you could possibly imagine, if you haven’t alre... ADV Films Announces September 12 Releases (Wed 07-26-2006)
HOUSTON, July 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three new and exciting titles set to hit the streets on September 12, including the fifth volume of the classic Macros...Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)
The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i... Soviet Cartoons!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 03-19-2007)
While the Japanese anime industry is suffering from overproduction, currently producing about two thirds of the world’s new animation, the glut found an outlet at this weekend’s Tokyo Anime Fair. Foreign buyers poured in to snap up rights t... 'TECH returns
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-30-2006)
At the 2006 International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival, ROBOTECH: SHADOW CHRONICLES won Best Animated Sci-Fi feature. Many ROBOTECH fans have felt disappointment for 20 years that there hasn't been a continuation of the series. The internationally prod... The first movies ever made
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-22-2005)
We may have issues with the quality (and source) of their transfers. We may not review their titles due to their refusal to send screeners. But everyone has to agree that Alpha Video has some of the most eye catching covers on their DVDs. In fact, they're... FUNimation & Reviews
by Allen Divers (Sat 06-14-2003)
Well, it's been a few weeks, so it's about time for another installment of everyone's favorite Dub Column, Lost in Translation. (Well, it's my favorite Dub Column, so that makes it all right.) Now that summer is here, many of you are probably making you... A-KO collection A-OK!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-20-2005)
Look alive, reader! The Prize Closet is open once again! We've got 5 shiny copies of FUTURAMA MONSTER ROBOT MANIAC FUN COLLECTION to give away, courtesy of the fine folks at Fox. We love the fine folks at Fox it's the rest of them we can't stand. Anyway,... Polish Curse in Burbank
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-11-2003)
As digital video has become a legitimate format for feature film production, we pause this week to look back on how home video has played a major part in the evolution of motion pictures over the past two decades or so. Remember, once EVIL DEAD was just a... Fist of the Northstar Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-15-2003)
What They SayPowerful animation and a provocative story distinguish this science fiction epic. The Citizen Kane of Japanese anime, the world\'s imminent destruction can only be stopped by a hero worthy of becoming the next Fist Of The North StarThe Review... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part Two"
by John Sinnott (Mon 11-06-2006)
Image has packaged four 50’s-early 60’s SF movies together (all previously released on stand alone discs) in a very attractively priced set awkwardly titles The Weird Worlds Collection. I reviewed the first two films in part one, and ... John Carpenter
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-11-2007)
This week, I’m going to talk about something near and dear to my own inner child. It’s going to be about someone in our Hollywood scene who has been a personal favorite of mine since I was a kid and it’s someone who made an impact in ... Books and Boxes
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-27-2005)
The Prize Closet continues to dominate this territory. Well, dang it, we just love to give away fee DVDs! To win any of these prizes, you just have to send me an email to psycho@psychotronic.info and include a valid mailing address in the body. Once we ha... More Trek on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-28-2004)
I’ve known Roger Ebert for years, though I’m not sure if he’d remember me. We’ve never talked much at press screenings and such, mainly because I agree with his working habits – we don’t want to discuss a film until we have a chance to review it, thereby ... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Tue 06-24-2003)
Before I sit down to write a column, I plan out what I'm going to do. Because I'm still getting a feel for this, I decided that I would stick to the basics this week with a few quick reviews. Well, first off, a bit of news from last week.
Follow-up on ... More than meets the eye?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-23-2005)
As some of you may have heard, there's a live-action movie adaptation of the beloved TV series TRANSFORMERS in the works, with Michael Bay of all people set to direct. This series has survived a few incarnations, and though it's never really caught on wit... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003—ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Mon 02-13-2006)
What They SayPoor Loki. Feeling the full breadth of Odin’s cold shoulder, he remains exiled on Earth in a child’s body. As his sworn enemy Heimdall continues to play puppetmaster, recruiting new gods in his plot to destroy him, Loki and his co... TWO TOWERS The "Viagra" Edition
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-18-2003)
A great collection of DVDs is nice to have, but even better if you can enjoy them with a friend around the house, whether that friend has two legs or four. Try tying a DVD on a string and dangling it a couple feet off the ground – your cat will go nuts! A... I Am Curious, Yellow Hat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
In response to an apparent uproar from loyal fans, Cartoon Network has brought DRAGON BALL Z back to its nighttime lineup at 9:30 CT Mondays through Thursdays. They may have thought that the show's mostly young audience didn't stay up that late on school ... ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...Gimmicks
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-30-2007)
This week (unofficially) kicks off the holiday shopping frenzy with the release of ‘Spider-Man 3’. I was checking the weekly flyers on Sunday to see what gimmicks the retail stores would be offering to entice you to buy ‘Spider-Man ... KING of Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-17-2005)
Like all types of film, many animated cartoons from the first fifty years of cinema have already disappeared and many are crumbling away in vaults as we speak. But you can do something about it. ASIFA (Association International du Film d'Animation) is a 4... Stardate 0011.20: Spoiled Rotten
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-20-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Startrek.com has updated the official synopsis information once again, giving us the schedule for Star Trek: Voyager for the rest of 2000 and some hints about what we can expect in the new year. Several episodes have already been m... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #12 (also w/special edition)
by Luis Cruz (Fri 03-28-2008)
What They SayHaving defeated Logos and the Earth Alliance, the triumphant Chairman Durandal now reveals his ultimate plan for humanity. The world reacts with confusion and horror to the details of the Destiny Plan, but Durandal has come too far to let any... Virus Vol. #2
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayEver vigilant, the forces of S.T.A.N.D. are confronted with some of the Incubator?s more subtle strategies and find themselves waging war across cyberspace. When an insidious form of the Virus begins to infect women by means of their cybernet... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #02
by Luis Cruz (Sat 01-15-2005)
What They SayStand Alone Complex continues to provide a lot of entertainment on a number of levels.The Review!Audio:
The Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track was used for my primary viewing session. From the opening theme to the ending theme, the track... ADV Films Announces February 8 Releases (Sat 01-22-2005)
HOUSTON, January 18, 2005—ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., is pleased to announce the release of several exciting titles in its expanding library on February 8, 2005. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM: 05 The titanic...Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #04: Broken Dreams
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-10-2005)
What They Sayt\'s double trouble on Kiji Island as an unsinkable ghost ship patrols the dark waters surrounding the peaceful island. While some deem this a terrible omen, other more industrious citizens cash in on the opportunity to make a fast buck, both... Kodocha Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-14-2006)
What They SayMisako\'s mother stops by for an unexpected visit and thrusts the Kurata household into maximum mayhem. Adding fuel to the fire, a sneaky tabloid photographer is stalking Akito and Sana, and a shocking revelation unfolds that will shake thing... Good Morning, Azkaban!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-23-2004)
I know we’re coming up on a holiday, so I’d like to take a moment to give thanks for the technology that gives us things like satellite TV and DVDs. But as I write this, I can’t help but be distracted by something I’m not thankful for – incompetence. (Uh ... You Say You Want a Revolution?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-06-2004)
Not too long ago, I acknowledged the sad untimely passing of filmmaker and former Cinescape columnist John Thonen. Well, the story gets sadder, as John’s widow is a cancer patient left with overwhelming bills. To help out, friends from the Kansas City fil... ADV Films Announces February 20th Releases (Thu 12-21-2006)
HOUSTON, December 20, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you three exciting titles, including the first volume of Le Chevalier D'Eon, the second volume of Nerima Daikon Brothers, and the co...Case Closed: Case 03 Vol. #02: Death Wears A Blindfold
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-06-2007)
What They SayIt\'s nice to unwind, but unfortunately for Conan Edogawa, crime never takes a vacation! When murder strikes during a ski trip, the truth can get snowed over. And spending a little time at the pool seems like fun until justice takes a dive un... 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... Buy All That's Holy...
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-31-2004)
I know that you're as appalled as I am to see Christmas DVDs creeping onto the list while we're still roasting in the summer sun. We can all teach these video labels a lesson by ignoring even the ones we really really want until at least November. C'mon, ... Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and it’s time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... Catch the Buzz
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-21-2006)
Last week I wrote about big DVD bargain packages. This week, we've got a whole bunch more from relative newcomer St. Clair. I'd tell you more about them, but I haven't been able to get much information beyond tiny images of the cover art on their website,... ADV Films to Distribute Risky Safety (Thu 05-01-2003)
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 ...Godzilla returns!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-05-2007)
You may have noticed that the usual Monday Anime Avalanche column didn’t appear yesterday. Mania decided that anime is overexposed on the site and unceremoniously cut it. I’ve been writing the column without a break since March of 2005, so I h... Innocent Venus Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-19-2007)
What They SayThe question becomes “Who can you trust?� Our little quartet of fugitives is on the run... for their lives. No matter where they seem to hide, Phantom smokes them out. The rebels must do everything they can to st... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #01: Deadly Illusions
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-24-2004)
What They SayWhile taking in the scenery away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, Conan, Richard, and Rachel stumble into the middle of a grisly ancient legend. The terrible Mist Goblin has struck again! Without any hard evidence, it looks as thou... Ray Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 02-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitomi AkihitoTranslated by:Haruka Kaneko-SmithAdapted by:What They SayHelp is a familiar word to Ray, the girl who can see through walls and into the human heart. But this time the call comes from Ribbon, another victim of... PROOF
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-18-2007)
So, this week’s new releases have my head spinning. Besides being excited for a new Criterion Collection DVD, an awesome Roger Corman box set, I have to admit I was dumbfounded when I saw that only one of the “Grindhouse” movies was... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition Vol. #6
by Derek Guder (Wed 05-25-2005)
What They SayAs SEELE mercilessly interrogates NERV personel, the secret workings or NERV are revealed, and a complex triple-cross leaves the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Once again, the Evangelions must defend the Earth from the Angels, but wi... Dark Edge Vol.#07
by Patricia Beard (Fri 08-15-2008)
After an absence of a little over two years, DrMaster continues its mystery/horror tale set in a school run by vampires!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Kenji KomiyaAdapted by:Hajime TomiyamaWhat They SayThe coffin that bound Kurou is d... ADV Films Announces June 19th Releases (Wed 04-18-2007)
HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the futuristic sci-fi thriller 009-1 as well as the third volume of this year's premiere title, Le Chevalier D'...Tactics Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-29-2006)
What They SaySupernatural detective Kantaro Ichinomiya and his band of monsters and demons are back! This time, the team travels to Bride Island, Suzuku Temple, and Asakusa in search of adventures, monsters... and interesting journal articles!
Contains e... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Divergence Eve Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)
What They SaySomething wicked is waiting to be unleashed! In the 24th Century, Intergalactic Space Travel has become a reality. One of the first outposts in the far reaches of space is Watcher\'s Nest - an inflation hole drive portal - which has recently ... Hulk smash puny shiny discs!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-28-2003)
This week I saw another one of those ads in a theater in which a "regular joe" (carpenter, stuntman, etc.) tells us how video piracy is picking his pocket. This is a serious issue, and I think we should all do our best to keep the digital video arena from... DVD & VHS This Week: June 11
by John Thonen (Tue 06-11-2002)
VIDEO NEWSNETFLIX nets some quick cash as the internet based, DVD rent-by-mail company hits Wall Street in a big way. The Vidiot has often recommended the Netflix program in the past and the company's recent debut as a publicly traded stock showed that Wa... RED PLANET
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 11-09-2000)
This year’s second `Mission to Mars` isn’t quite as ridiculous as the previous journey to the angry red planet, but in some ways that is a liability: without the derision factor, there isn’t as much fun, and there just aren’t enough thrills and excitement... Air Gear Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-20-2007)
What They SayIkki has formed a team of Storm Riders with the help of some new friends and old allies. With their first victory in the bag, they have begun their journey to the top of the ranks. Unfortunately for Ikki, Rika, eldest of the Sleeping Forest s... The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)
George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ... Tetragrammaton Labyrinth Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 08-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ei ItouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen darkness falls on the foggy streets of London, demons and monsters emerge to prey on human life. But demons aren't the only ones prowling the streets. Two women have pi... Stardate 0008:28 - Trekkies in the White House?
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-28-2000)
It`s common knowledge that Chelsea Clinton is a Star Trek fan, but last week U.S. citizens learned that Vice President Al Gore may be as well. At the Democratic National Convention, where he accepted the Democratic party`s nomination for president, Gore`s... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-27-2004)
What They SayNana is a multifaceted girl, but she never dreamed that her facets would develop minds of their own! As each of the seven Nanas take turns attending school, each one uses her unique abilities to handle classes, bullies and their secret crush.... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming comedy Evan Almighty starring Steve Carell, DotComedy has provided our Prize Closet with Carell DVDs to give away! One lucky Maniac will receive The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Office Season 1 and The Office Season 2. To... Beet the Vandel Buster Vol.#09
by Justin Rich (Mon 04-03-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Riku Sanjo / Artist: Koji Inada TranslatedTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe New Dark Age!
It's the Century of Darkness and monsters, known as Vandels, rule the world. The only force that can fight them are ... Sailor Moon Super S TV Vol. #6
by Paul Grisham (Fri 03-21-2003)
What They SayImperfect Dreams... Rini wishes to be older and more beautiful so she can enjoy Serena’s privileges, a dream that becomes true thanks to Palla Palla’s magic! So why can’t Rini call on Pegasus to show off?
Then, in their se... R.O.D. the TV Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-14-2004)
What They SayAfter years of writer\'s block, Nenene finally begins to write. Perhaps the Paper Sisters are more than just an annoyance. Meanwhile, Anita makes great friends at school, including the enigmatic Junior as the Paper Sisters continue to hunt do... Wandaba Style Vol. #2
by Justin Rich (Tue 06-14-2005)
What They SayThe “Mix Juice” girls are zooming faster than they ever anticipated - at warp speed! Sassy Sakura, rocker Yuri, classical Himawari, and folksy Ayame ride roller coasters and time machines to get a sneak peak at an uncertain future... Viz-in Vol. 1 No. 1 (Sun 10-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 1,no. 1 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING JANUARY '01 featuring MARIONETTE GENERATION, VOL. 1 Animerica Extra graphic novel, story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto, b&w, 192 pages, $15.95 USA/$24.95 CAN, GMG001, Shi...Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... Roumanian Princesses and Lords of Lies
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-14-2008)
A slim release schedule doesn’t mean skimpy genre fare as this week’s debuts prove with big releases from powerhouse authors Kate Elliott, Orson Scott Card, and Ursula K. Le Guin along with newcomer Paul Genesse and a handful of talent from ac... Kiddy Grade Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-12-2004)
What They SayIn Star century Zero-One-Sixty-Five, the Global Union was born. To provide an impartial mediator to the various planetary governments of the G.U., the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs, or G.O.T.T. was simultaneously formed to settle... Your Cut
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-13-2007)
Coming soon to your TV: your cut of your favorite film. And why not? Seriously Mania readers, with studios releasing all the different versions of films in “Special Editions”, “Director’s Cuts”, “Extended/ Unr... Ghost in the Shell Press Release (Wed 04-14-2004)
April 14,2004 - Chicago, IL - Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment announce their joint DVD release of the first volume of the highly anticipated anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on July 27th. The series was co-produced by bot...VOYAGER's Bon Voyage - Part 3
by ANNA L. KAPLAN (Tue 07-10-2001)
While the ensemble cast of STAR TREK: VOYAGER shared seven years together on screen, their opinions regarding the finale and the future of the franchise differ as much as do their favorite episodes. After "Endgame" debuted back in May, UPN stations across... The Cain Saga: Forgotten Juliet Vol. 1
by Janet Houck (Fri 05-04-2007)
I’ll confess, I have a weak spot for Kaori Yuki. Angel Sanctuary was the first manga that I ever read, and she got me hooked. Yuki has a very distinctive style, with lots of character detail and busy panels, with sound effects and balloons filling i... Sakura Wars TV Vol. #1: Opening Night W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-24-2003)
What They SayIt is the 1920s, and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can p... Tetsujin 28 Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-28-2006)
What They SayThe journey begins with a rumor that a small robot is responsible for the arson of a treasured Kyoto temple. Meanwhile, people involved with a clandestine artificial human project called Robby are murdered one by one, and somehow Professor Sh... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-14-2008)
What They SayTHE ALIENS ARE AMONG US, AND ATTACKING FROM WITHIN!
After thwarting the alien\'s initial attack, Earth\'s defenders are faced with a new sinister enemy within. Soulless humanoid suicide bombers have begun destroying G-Reaction powered civil... Sword of Truth, Dragonlance, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 07-19-2006)
Swords clash, elemental battleships go to war, and long-dead dragons rise again in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. Making big waves in the fantasy arena is Tor Book's publication of Terry Goodkind's Phantom. A long-awaite...