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Oxford Dictionary Conspires Against Me (Wed 02-05-2003)
For those who\'ve followed the more, shall we say amusing, side of my relationship with the Nadia series, you\'ll remember my particular references to seeing far too much of King\'s \"nads\" during the show. The good folks at ADV Films went to the extra l...Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... Nadia Vol. #01
by Karen Cross (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Fushigi No Umi No Nadia is one of the greatest shows ever made. Period. It starts off with a fun, lighthearted adventure and ends 39 episodes later with one of the biggest bangs and best finales ever written. The characters all work together to... 
Harry Potter and the Japanese Experience
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 08-02-2007)
Before reading what our columnist, Nadia Oxford, has to say, I'm warning everyone here at Mania that there is a Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince Spoiler in this article. You are now warned. Now, let's get back to Nadia's thoughts... --J... Nadia Vol. #01
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4
Overall: 4.0
-Intro-
... Nadia Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: a young inventor crosses paths with an enigmatic girl and her pet lion.
Suddenly they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the magical Blue Water. Thus begins an epic adventure ins... NADIA, SECRET OF BLUE WATER
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 04-25-2000)
The first thing to get out of the way is the name, or rather names. The Secret of Blue Water was the official English designation of this wildly popular 39-part TV saga by the future creators of Evangelion. However, anime purists know it as Fushigi no Umi... ADV Films sets street date for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Secret Cave (Mon 01-28-2002)
ADV FILMS has set a street date of April 23, 2002 for the home video release of The Secret Cave - the eighth volume of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. This charming anime series was produced by Gainax, the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and loosely...Nadia Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-14-2001)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: a young inventor crosses paths with an enigmatic girl and her pet lion.
Suddenly they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the magical Blue Water. Thus begins an epic adventure in... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Perfect Collection (Tin)
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-31-2007)
What They SayThe World\'s Fair, Paris, 1889: Young inventor Jean crosses paths with an enigmatic girl named Nadia and her pet lion, King. Suddenly, they find themselves pursued by a villainous trio intent upon stealing the Blue Water, a mysterious jewel... Nadia the Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-19-2002)
What They SayOn the even of a worldwide conflict, when businessmen, admirals and ministers of state are evaporting into thin air, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, the ymust fi... Nadia Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-24-2002)
What They SayNadia, Jean, and the rest of the Nautilus have gathered together on a beautiful, yet mysterious island in the South Pacific. However, this tropical paradise turns out to be anything but - while the children try to find a way off the island, t... Nadia Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-28-2002)
What They SayNow that the evil Gargoyle has seized young Nadia and her magical necklace, the Blue Water, he sets his foul plan in motion by resurrecting the most terrible power of the ancient people of Atlantis! Can Jean and the crew of the New Nautilus ... Nadia Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)
What They SayWith King the lion cub in the evil clutches of Grandis\' former
love, it will take everything Nadia and the rest of her friends have to save
him! But something sinister awaits our adventurers as they finally draw
near to Nadia\'s homeland. ... Nadia Vol. #04
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 3
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.2
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 2
Overall: 3.5
-Intro-
... Nadia Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayWith Gargoyle\'s terrible weapon destroyed, Jean, Nadia and the rest find themselves once again rescued by the Nautilus. Hot on the trail of a fleeing Gargoyle, the pursuers become the pursued. Will Hanson and Sanson be able to save the ship ... Nadia Vol. #02
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
T... Nadia Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2001)
What They SayThe Nautilus journeys to the frozen shores of Antarctica. On board Captain Nemo’s amazing submarine, Jean throws himself into his work in order to earn the crew\'s respect while he desperately tries to distract a distraught Nadia.
For ... Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: TV Soundtrack 3
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayMusic composed by Shiro Sagisu and Yoshimasa Inoue. Lyrics by Ryu Sawachi, HIDE & Cindy, and NONKO, YOSHINO and H·ANNO. Vocal performances by Yuko Mizutani, Kenyuu Horiuchi, Kumiko Takizawa, Toshiharu Sakurai, Noriko Hidaka and Yoshino Takamo... ADV Announces Nadia Soundtracks (Mon 09-29-2003)
ADV SETS A NOVEMBER STREET DATE FOR FOUR NADIA, SECRET OF THE BLUE WATER SOUNDTRACKS RELEASES ON ADV MUSIC LABEL; IN STORES NOVEMBER 25, 2003 HOUSTON, September 29, 2003-ADV Films today set a street date of November 25, 2003 for the release of four AD...Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: The Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayMusic composed by Chika Ueda and Shiro Sagisu. Lyrics by Satomi Matsushita, Miki Nomura, Masami Tozawa and KINUKO. Vocal performances by Satomi Matsushita and SILK.The Review!3 out of 5
Music found in the Nadia film.
This CD comes with a tw... Nadia Vol. #02
by Paul Gaudette (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Nadia- The Dark Kingdom helps elaborate on some of the ideas presented in the first volume while entertaining and effectively posing more questions.
Video: Just like the first volume, this disc boasts some impressive restoration for an older s... ADV Films Announces Release of Nadia: Secret of Blue Water: The Adventure Begins (Tue 04-03-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video and DVD of Nadia: Secret of Blue Water: The Adventure Begins, the latest children's animated title from the #1 distributor of Japanese animation in North America. The World's Fair, Paris, 1889: a young invent...Nadia Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-15-2002)
What They SayNadia and Jean have escaped Gargoyle\'s terrible wrath, but must now survive a battle with nature itself. Along with their fellow shipmates, Marie and King, the two must put all their skills to the test when they find themselves far from mode... Nadia Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-08-2002)
What They SayIn 1889, the crew of the Nautilus take a break to replenish their supplies on a nearby island. Marie and King take this chance to play together in the sunshine, but they soon find themselves being chased once again by Gargoyle\'s minions! Can... Nadia Vol. #03
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.7
-Intro-
W... ADV Sets Nadia Music Dates (Mon 09-29-2003)
ADV Films has set up the street dates for four CDs worth of Nadia music for your fall enjoyment, as you can find out in this press release.New CD Review: Nadia the Movie (Fri 12-05-2003)
Tiffani\'s got herself a pile of Nadia recently in the music department and is working her way through them. Starting with the end, she\'s sent in her review of ADV Music\'s 11/25/2003 release of Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: The Motion Picture Soundtr...Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 2 (w/CDs) (-)
What They SayThe last pieces of Nadia\'s heritage come together as a final showdown over the fate of Atlantis looms ominously in the conclusion of the classic adventure series. Then in the motion picture, join Nadia and Jean for another battle to save the...SF terms join SHORTER OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-01-2002)
In May 2002 the publishers of the SHORTER OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY unveiled a massive revision to the standard reference work. In publicity materials related to the release the publishers highlighted some vocabulary items of interest to CINESCAPE reade... Nadia Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-15-2002)
What They SayAfter months of playing cat and mouse, Gargoyle\'s forces have finally closed in on the Nautilus. From aerial battleships, the evil despot stands poised to crush the only opposition to his plans for world domination.
Cornered by a fleet of G... Nadia Bjorlin wants Wonder Woman Role (Sat 04-23-2005)
Nadia Bjorlin is fighting to suit up as 'Wonder Woman' in Joss Whedon's new comic book adaptation. The former opera singer, who made her name as a star in US daytime soap 'Days of our Lives', admits she wants to be considered for the part. She says, "I'm ...Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: TV Soundtrack 1
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayMusic composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, Shiro Sagisu, Hiromasa Ijichi and Joe Rinoie. Lyrics by Etsuko Kisugi, Ha Sa Ko and Miho Morikawa. Vocal performances by Miho Mirokawa and Satomi Matsushita.
The Review!4 out of 5
Music found in the Nadia se... Nadia Bjorlin is interested in 'Wonder Woman' (Fri 04-06-2007)
Most probably know Nadia Bjorlin from either her work on TV soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' or for those unremitting 'Wonder Woman' rumors that have her placed in the Wonder-bra. "It is definitely something I'm interested in. I own every Wonder Woman e...Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: TV Soundtrack 2
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayMusic composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, Shiro Sagisu, Joe Rinoie, Keiichi Suzuki and Yukihiro Takahashi. Lyrics by Etsuko Kisugi, Ryu Sawachi, Kuubo So So So So, Miho Morikawa and Keiichi Suzuki. Vocal performances by Miho Mirokawa, Yoshino Takamo... Elijah Wood joins "Oxford Murders"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-27-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Elijah Wood has joined the cast of Alex de la Iglesia's whodunit film, Oxford Murders. Wood joins previously announced John Hurt in the film, set to start shooting Jan. 22 for nine weeks in London and Oxford, Eng... New CD Review: Nadia (Sat 01-31-2004)
There was a slew of Nadia releases late last year that all started to blend together, but today we have Tiffani\'s look at the 11/25/2003 release of Nadia TV OST Vol.#3.New CD Review: Nadia (Sat 01-17-2004)
Tiffani\'s finishing out her mini-sabbatical and getting back into the swing of things with the CD reviews and she starts it off this weekend with a look at the 11/25/2003 release of Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: TV Soundtrack 2 from ADV Music.BIRTHDAY GIRL
by CHRIS WYATT (Fri 02-01-2002)
Clothed in the loose fitting and somewhat unbecoming robes of a heist movie, Nicole Kidman's new film, BIRTHDAY GIRL is, at its heart, an interesting character examination. The story begins with a thirty-something English banker, John Buckingham, whose ex... DVD Review: Nadia, Secret of Blue Water (Fri 12-02-2005)
Brett\'s helping us with one of our older reviews we wanted to get to some time ago with a look at the 05/18/2004 release of the Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (of 2) from ADV Films. Unsurprisingly, the singles for this series have disappeared f...New CD Review: Nadia (Mon 12-22-2003)
Tiffani\'s able to get back to tackling her CD pile after a few problems, and the first one up on her plate is a look at the ADV Music release on 11/25/2003 of Nadia TV Soundtrack #1DVD Review: Nadia (Mon 12-31-2007)
This release apparently had a very small run as it\'s already starting to disappear in terms of availability online. Luis looks at the very recent 11/27/2007 release of the Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Perfect Collection (Tin) from ADV Films today.Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: Complete Collection 1 (2008 Edition)
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 09-24-2008)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language, English Language, English SubtitlesReview Equipment Nadia, Secret of the Blue Water: Complete Collection 2 (2008 Edition)
by Not Yet Assigned (Tue 10-14-2008)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language, English Language, English SubtitlesReview Equipment ADV Films Announces the VHS and DVD Release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers (Tue 06-19-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the home video and DVD release of Orphen: Supernatural Powers, the second installment of the newest fantasy anime series from the #1 distributor of Japanese animation in North America. Based on the popular series of Japa...ADV Films Announces the Home Video Release Of (Tue 07-03-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming home video release of Martian Successor Nadesico: Return to the Red Planet, the final installment of the fan-favorite Martian Successor Nadesico anime saga that has become one of ADV Films most popular series to...Neon Genesis Evangelion OST Vol. #1
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sat 01-31-2004)
What They SayEva. Evangelion. Neon Genesis Evangelion. Shin Seiki Evangelion. No matter which name it goes by, fans alike recognize this title as one of the most phenomenally popular and controversial anime series of all time, with its non-convention... ADV Films has set a street date for Arc the Lad: Day of Reckoning (Mon 09-17-2001)
September 17, 2001 Houston, TX ADV Films has set a street date of November 27th, 2001 for the upcoming home video release of Arc the Lad: "Day of Reckoning". ADV Films plans concurrent day & date release of both VHS and DVD formats for this final spellb...Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... "24: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM"
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by Jon Turner (Sat 05-03-2003)
The Review!Rating:
Video Quality: ****1/2 out of *****
Audio Qualty: ***** out of *****
Japanese Language Track: ***** out of *****
English Language Track: ***** out of *****
French Language Track: N/A
Packaging: ****1/2 out of *****
Menus: **** ou... ALIAS - The Descent & Search and Rescue
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by News Editor (Tue 01-17-2006)
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The Name Game part Deux
Last week I set up a po... Lost in Translation
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by Allen Divers (Tue 02-26-2002)
Step 1: Be late for a deadline and start writing with no clear goal.
Step 2: Bring along soapbox.
Well, it pretty much was that easy. I didn't have a clear topic to go with last week, so I just wrote from the heart so to speak. It sparked about 2 days... NEW ENGLAND ANIME SOCIETY CELEBRATES FIRST NIGHT BOSTON WITH ANIME SCREENINGS AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANIME EVENTS (Thu 12-27-2007)
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From rec.arts.anime.misc by David Williams of ADV.
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by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Otakon - Full Report/Travelogue
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the
problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not,
dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority
of the problems ... THIS NIGHT I'LL POSSESS YOUR CORPSE
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by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-03-2000)
By Jim LazarHere are some excerpts from my full Anime Expo 2000 con report, which can be
found in the No Editing zone on
animeprime.com.The Good
Editing News:
The Vision of Escaflowne dub was done by Bandai and not Saban. There will
be an edi... Anime on DVD: Neon Genesis Evangelion (-)
Neon Genesis Evangelion Introduction In the entire history of anime, perhaps no other title has been so praised, so maligned, so debated and so controversial as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Evangelion was originally a 26 episode...Fanime Con - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 06-20-2003)
Between staffing the con, I was able to sneak into a few panels for a
while.Gundam PanelJerry Chu ran the panel. I missed the very beginning, but the first topic that
came up from Zeta Gundam. Right now, any rumor you hear about Zeta Gundam on
Ca... Bandai Visual USA and Image Entertainment to Release Classic Anime Series "Gunbuster" (Mon 10-23-2006)
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December 14th saw the first annual AnimeOnDVD.com Christmas Party that took place in the very beautiful Omni Parker House in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The event, running from 7 PM to 11 PM in the Brandei...Detroit-area 'Ghost Rider' Winners!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-14-2007)
The special Detroit-area preview screening of 'Ghost Rider' is tomorrow night! Anticipation for the film must be high because the response to Comics2Film's 'Ghost Rider' giveaway was the best ever for a local screening.
This morning Comics2Film drew ... New This Week in Anime for 11/11/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-09-2008)
The fourth quarter deluge of titles continues this week as it's filled to the brim with more and more box sets as well as a few key titles. There's a whole lot to choose from as well as one of the latest Blu-ray's to hit the markte as Bandai Entertainment... Pick of the Week for 11/11/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-11-2008)
It's a very tight week among the top two titles as they fight it out for the placement as Pick of the Week. In the end though, Nozomi Entertainment got their second season set of Victorian Romance Emma to follow in the path of the first season from back i... Branagh and Malkovich for 'The Yellow Mark'? (Fri 06-06-2008)
Dark Horizons translates a report from Uruloki indicating Alex de la Iglesia ('The Oxford Murders') for a new adaptation of the comic book 'The Yellow Mark'. Based on the comic, the story is a mystery set in 1950's London in which Captain Francis Blake...Does Wonder Woman hail from Salem? (Wed 04-12-2006)
It seems like more soap stars are in line to become superheroes these days. The latest rumor is 'Days of Our Lives' star Nadia Bjorlin may be up for the role of 'Wonder Woman.'ADV Films New Title Solicitations for December 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-14-2008)
The very basic preliminary solicitation information has come out from ADV Films and shown up on the Right Stuf site in regards to their plans for collections come December 2008. There's some live action material on the way as well that appears t... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Thu 05-16-2002)
So how do you celebrate the 10th column in a series? Well, you would think I would come up with something good since I took a few weeks off while finishing up finals. Nope, didn't come up with anything. So, it's back to the same old thing.
Which Came ... Get Backers Cast List (Mon 04-12-2004)
Director - Lowell Bartholomee Studio - Monster Island Ban ? Rich McDonald (ADV Debut) - Ban is one of the two main characters, he is one-half of the Get Backers. He's approx. 18 years old. He generally goes for a "cool" personality. He's a highly talente...The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... More Plot Details For THOMAS CROWN 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Variety has confirmed the weekend announcement of Paul Verhoeven taking over the directing duties for THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR 2. Along with the director confirmation, they also confirmed that Rene Russo (seen on the left) will not be returning for th... Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)
With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and... "24: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-21-2007)
Remember last week when I mentioned how surprising a near Bauer free episode could be? Well, this week we get to see just how bad a Bauer free episode can be. Jack is hurt, some nonsense about rib fragments and such; he’s fought under... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Classic Americana Pulp Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-19-2006)
An FBI agent harvests the souls of the dead in a quest for power and vengeance, Edgar Allen Poe travels through time in a haunting conspiracy thriller, and the first four books of the original Star Trek: The Bloodwing Voyages gets a facelift.
T... Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)
We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i... 11 Movies Saved by Historical Inaccuracy
by Michael Swaim (Fri 01-25-2008)
Every year, Hollywood pumps out "historical" epics so distorted, propagandistic and self-serving, you have to wonder just how stupid they think we are. But, try "fixing" some of those historical inaccuracies and you'll quickly realize ... Austin area benefit show (Fri 07-09-2004)
This popped up in our English Track forum and I thought it was interesting enough that dub fans down in Austin may want to know and head out to something like this, and it\'s for a good cause. From J Shanon Weaver, whose punk band will be playing at the b...Notenki Memoirs Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 08-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro TakedaTranslated by:Javier Lopez, Jack Wiedrick, Brendan Frayne, Kay Bertrand, Gina Koerner, Sheridan JacobsAdapted by:What They SayThe story behind the greatest anime of all time!
A tell-all account of GAINAX and a b... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Oliver Chin
Comics Retailer
Online Auctions - Part One
One of my few regrets as a comics publisher was not diving into the booming sector of online auctions. Eager to test the waters, I did start some marketing (... His and Her Circumstances Vol. #1
by paul (Fri 08-02-2002)
The Review!My very first experience with His and Her Circumstances was listening to a friend\'s copy of the opening song. Though I could understand little of the lyrics, I could feel emotions welling up within me as I experienced the joy and yearning of ... FLCL Original Soundtrack 1
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sat 01-31-2004)
What They SayPoor 12-year-old Naota has girl problems. His older brother\'s ex-girlfriend is hitting on him, while there\'s a strange alien girl also trying to hit him--literally--with her guitar. But that\'s the least of his worries, as a robot is sta... Macross TV Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-06-2002)
What They SayThe Review!The show moves firmly into territory that\'s generally not animated when it comes most series. Or really told in most novels either. For that alone, Macross proceeds to give the viewer something new. Something that takes place afte... Powerstone Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-30-2001)
What They SayWhen young Edward Falcon’s adventurer father entrusts him with a mysterious stone, Falcon would rather pursue his dream of being a world famous fighter than baby-sit a rock. But if it’s just a simple rock, why are thieves, ninjas,... STORM Hits Dimension (Tue 12-12-2006)
Dimension Films has acquired all North American, Australian and New Zealand rights to the horror film STORM WARNING. The story centers on a husband and wife who go on a fishing trip that turns very wrong. When they're captur...Paycheck
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre: Science Fiction. Studio: Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks. Production Company: Spyglass Entertainment. Project Phase: In Development.Who's In It: Ben Affleck (Jennings); Aaron Eckhart (Rethrick, in negotiations).Who's Making It: John Woo (Director); D... Michel Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-17-2006)
What They Say"The Tree of Life grew again and sprouted new leaves. However, our journey will continue until the Tree of Life grows to its full height. Our adventure to recover the fairies will continue to protect this beautiful nature and preserve it for ... 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 ...Pom Poko
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-22-2005)
What They SayDirector Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES) and the acclaimed Japanese animation studio Ghibli are the creative forces behind the environmental fable POM POKO (HEISEI TANUKI GASSEN POMPOKO). In the woods near a rapidly growing city, a gro... His and Her Circumstances Act 1.0
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 02-22-2004)
What They SayOverachiever Yukino Miyazawa was the perfect student, both academically and athletically...that is, until the arrival of the handsome and equally gifted Souichiro Arima. Locked into a battle of wills to out-do and out-score each other, Yuki... 24 - Episode 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-16-2007)
Even with its problems, this episode seemed to return to the energy that made episodes in past seasons so great. Now this episode isn’t as good as the ones that were brought to mind because as much fun as it was, it was still ultimately built on sha... Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pom Poko
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-23-2003)
What They SayNearly choked to extinction by mankind\'s city development projects, a raccoon race (the Tanukis) decides to fight back. Luckily, they have a power to transform themselves into humans.... The 1994 anime hit was directed by Isao Takahata, one ... Cosplay Hits The High Street! (Wed 04-25-2007)
Calling all Cosplayers...! To celebrate the release of Naruto Unleashed Series 2 Part 1 on DVD Manga Entertainment has teamed up with Virgin, Neo, Jetix, Atari and It Came From Japan to bring you the Naruto Cosplay Event on 21st May 2007. For one day onl...THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Tape
by John Thonen (Fri 12-03-1999)
This year saw the death of one of the undisputed geniuses of the cinema: Stanley Kubrick. It`s a rare event that is as sad to a film lover as the loss of such a master filmmaker. One of the few comparable moments lies in witnessing the creative death of a... DOCTOR WHO: ASYLUM
by Tony Whitt (Fri 07-20-2001)
In 13th century London, a strange tower appears, bringing with it a group of outsiders and a man who's been tracking them for all his life. In 12th century Oxford, proto-scientist Roger Bacon is working on the mysterious Elixir of Life while a murderer st... AMERICAN PIE 2
by Carl Cortez (Fri 08-10-2001)
With films like AMERICAN GRAFFITI and FAST TIMES AND RIDGEMONT HIGH serving as generational right of passage that gave way to very successful careers to practically all the cast members of both films, one wonders if AMERICAN PIE may be the iconic film of ... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-05-2001)
The cast of the HIGHLANDER TV series will be gathering again to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the franchise. The event will be an upcoming fan convention called REUNION, which will be held on August 24-26 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport in Los ... SIMPSONS change English language
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-18-2001)
In another cultural triumph for the Fox Network, and I could not have written that with my tongue more firmly planted in my cheek, the latest entry to the Oxford English Dictionary comes from one Homer J. Simpson. It seems those who decide what words do o... Britain Prepares Lavish Adaptation of GORMENGHAST.
by Andrew Osmond (Mon 01-10-2000)
Following several years in which British tele-fantasy seemed in terminal decline, the BBC is opening the new century with a £10 million mini-series based on the acclaimed `Gormenghast` novels by Mervyn Peake. The four-part adaptation begins on BBC2 on Jan... Box Office Finals: Defeat on the BATTLEFIELD
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-16-2000)
The debut of BATTLEFIELD EARTH was even less auspicious than predicted. John Travolta’s campy sci-fi flick took in $11.55-million over the weekend, as opposed to the $12.3-million that had been estimated. That was good enough for 2nd place, but GLADIATOR ... "24: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM"
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 04-05-2007)
Does this series still star Kiefer Sutherland? The last few episodes have felt fairly Bauer lite and the series is paying for it big time. Even if the episode is weak, if Jack is acting like a bad ass and handing out beat downs like candy a... Eva Green joins THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-02-2006)
Eva Green has joined the cast of New Line's THE GOLDEN COMPASS, based on Phillip Pullman's HIS DARK MATERIALS.The story of THE GOLDEN COMPASS follows 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, a precocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan College in Oxfor... ADV Films new title announcement (Wed 04-17-2002)
David Williams dropped into the forums today to post a new street date, this one for Nadia Vol. #10: The Prophecy Fulfilled. This volume will wrap up the Nadia series will street on 7/16/2002. Retail is $29.98.Right Stuf Weekly Sale (Thu 07-10-2003)
Some new bundles are up as well as some sweet prices on hentai and discounts on seasonal box sets:New Right Stuf Specials are posted! Slogging back from AX, I managed to get stuck overnight in Denver for a night. So... I slogged through the mountain of e..."24: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 02-02-2007)
A lot can be said about 24; it’s formulaic, it borders on convolution, and that it’s melodramatic, and all of that would be true to a point but another thing that can be said about the series is that it’s consistent. While other... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
Drew Bowling kicks of his Tides of Fate trilogy with the hardback release of The Tower of Shadows, Don Bassingthwaite concludes The Dragon Below series with The Killing Song, and Sergei Lukyanenko’s wildly popular The Night Watch returns from it... Nicole Kidman joins THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-31-2006)
Rumors have been floating around for a little while, but you can make it official, Nicole Kidman is set to star in THE GOLDEN COMPASS for New Line Cinema.Kidman will join Dakota Richards (Lyra), Paul Bettany (Lord Asriel), Adam Godley (Pantalaimon) and Cl... Daniel Craig signs on to star in THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-18-2006)
Daniel Craig has signed on to star in the upcoming film THE GOLDEN COMPASS for New Line. THE GOLDEN COMPASS will be the first installment of a potential trilogy based on the Philip Pullman series His Dark Materials.The story follows 11-year-old Lyra Bela... Anime X-Plode
by Lauren Goodnight (Sun 08-22-2004)
What They SayThe Anime X-Plode! compilation CD was the brainchild of Rod Boaz and Mike Eckart, co-founders of Elastic Media Corporation - an anime dubbing and music production company based in Los Angeles. During the process of working with a variety of v... Getter Robo Vol. #3
by Mark McPherson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!The last volume was pretty all over the place. Secret plots, lots of action and some embarrassing moments with Kei. But nothing will prepare you for what your going to see on this volume.
Audio: Sounds great. The Japanese track is flawless and... DVD See Saw
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-14-2006)
From the feedback received so far, it seems like most readers agree with my stand on the HD disc wars. Most of us are unwilling to open our wallets as wide as necessary to take in the choices we're being given. If we all already had HD monitors, we might ... New Line finds next fantasy: THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-29-2006)
New Line Cinema has given the green light to production on THE GOLDEN COMPASS. The film will be based on Philip Pullman's best-selling His Dark Materials trilogy of fantasy books.Dakota Blue Richards has been cast in the lead role of Lyra Belacqua, Chris... HIS LAST BOW
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-27-2003)
By the end of his life Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reportedly hated his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle's friend and fellow writer P.G. Wodehouse (creator of the hilarious Jeeves the Butler stories) recalled that he could get Doyle to pontificate ... Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 8 (Tue 08-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 8 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING NOVEMBER `00 featuring... DER MOND: THE ART OF YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO color, softcover, 13"x10" 120 pages $29.95 USA/$46.50 CAN SHIPS 11/10 FROM NADIA TO EVANGELION Stylish...Being a Brief Discussion with Samantha Inoue Harte
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-24-2005)
Fans are probably familiar with Samantha Inoue Harte's voice acting work. That's understandable, especially when she's voiced characters as memorable as Koran in Sakura Wars and Pipin in Magical Play. But what some may not know is that she works as an ani... DVD News and Release Info for August 14
by John Thonen (Tue 08-14-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE was originally a low budget TV anthology series which, while largely forgotten today, helped pave the way for a multitude of horror, fantasy and sci-fi TV series we enjoy ... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Two
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 10-28-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. Both onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent from the various HIGHLANDER shows and movies attended this year,... Les TempsPliers
by Stella Maris (Sat 03-08-2008)
You will have grasped by now that the 23.5 Degrees gang has a fairly fluid approach to the space-time continuum. But perhaps this is precisely why we find it intriguing that, over the centuries, a multitude of churches and cathedrals across Europe have be... New title announcement (Wed 01-16-2002)
David Williams of ADV Films has let it slip that Nadia Vol. #8 will street on 04/23/2002. Much like previous volumes, it will have four episodes, bilingual and retail for 29.98$.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... GOLDEN COMPASS Director Answers Fan Questions
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Last week, director Chris Weitz tackled some tough questions from fans relating to the upcoming adaptation of THE GOLDEN COMPASS. He was very forthcoming in terms of the religious aspects being taken out, changes to the film from book, etc. This week, MTV... 24: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-10-2007)
So it has been a while since I reviewed an episode of this series. I haven’t stopped watching, I’ve just been waiting to see if it would get surprisingly better or noticeably worse. The story has changed, but the series has maintaine... 5 Minute Preview of GOLDEN COMPASS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-28-2007)
A 5 minute preview of THE GOLDEN COMPASS has hit the web courtesy of New Line and Yahoo. This is the footage that was shown at the Comic Con 2007 yesterday. This fantasy stars Nicole Kidman (Mrs. Coulter), Dakota Blue Richards (Lyra), Daniel Craig (Lord A... New title announcement (Fri 06-14-2002)
Squeaking in another new title announcement before closing out the business week, ADV Films has posted word to expect Nadia the Movie on 08/27/2002. It will have both English and Japanese audio with English subtitles, original Japanese open, clean Close, ...Monster Rancher Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-09-2001)
What They SayAt last we meet the evil Moo! Now aware of Genki’s plans to stop him, Moo orders the powerful Pixie to send her gang of black hares after Genki and his friends! Then, our heroes discover the secret behind Holly’s magic pendant and... Princess Nine Vol. #3
by Edmund Lee (Sun 03-17-2002)
The Review!Ok, this is the most exciting disc of Princess Nine ever! And those who were patiently waiting for some baseball action, this disc doesn't disappoint. And the worst part of it, the next disc couldn't come any sooner. More, god dammit, I want mo... Hail to the Otaking... and his Otakid
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
[Cue an SD Chaos, SD Dark Schneider and Tamagoyaki happily marching across the column!]
All: ^-^ [with party hats & streamers!] "Omedito!!"
SD Chaos-chan: [dressed up in an EVA plugsuit] "Congratulations to Chris and Melanie Beveridge, who had their bab... Arc the Lad Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 3
Goodies: 1
Overall: 3.6
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 3
Plot: 2
English Acting: 3
Music: 3
Entertainment: 2
Overall: 2.8
-Intro-
... Petite Princess Yucie Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-23-2004)
What They SayMeet Yucie, a girl under a spell. Yucie wants to be a Platinum Princess, and the only way to do that is to attend the Princess Academy. Like, duh! But that\'s not as easy as it sounds. Under the guidance of Queen Ercell and with the unwittin... Otaku no Video
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-17-2002)
What They SayThis is Gainax having a good deal of fun at their own expense. It details a \"fictional\" company and its meteoric rise intercut with pseudo interviews. It\'s way more fun than it has any right to be, and at other times, almost touching. A gr... Neon Genesis Evangelion OST Vol. #2
by Tiffani Nadeau (Thu 05-13-2004)
What They SayLeading a full orchestra ensemble, Evangelion maestro Shiro Sagisu has created another rich, rewarding listening experience for EVA fans with \"Neon Genesis Evangelion Original Soundtrack II.\" There are 25 striking tracks that lend an aura o... David Goyer developing "Here, There Be Dragons"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-10-2007)
According to Sci Fi Wire, David Goyer and David Heyman are co-producing a feature film based on the fantasy novel, Here, There Be Dragons.The novel brings together three strangers (John, Jack and Charles) in London during World War I, where they become en... Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... Cartoons on lil' DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-15-2004)
Central Park Media has been issuing first episodes of their anime titles in their inexpensive ANIME TEST DRIVE line for some time, each of which contains a discount coupon for the full editions of each title. ADV Films tries to up the ante by doing someth... BRIDE & PREJUDICE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-11-2005)
English writer Jane Austen probably never imagined her 18th-century novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE as the basis of a musical set in 2005 Amritsar, India and Los Angeles, California (with a couple of stops in London). However, it turns out that the novel's conc... Books this Month
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 09-11-2002)
A big hello out there to all you genre book enthusiasts. Before we get underway, I want to ask for some help. Next month I'd like to start off Wordscape with a few reader recommendations.What have you read lately? What have you liked? What have you hated?... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 08-08-2002)
Contrary to what some may think, this is not the most anticipated DVD release of the century. That’ll be the package that includes deluxe editions of all three films, which will certainly be available by 2005. It’s doubtful anyone would come out and say t... Easily Frightened Part Two
by JOHN THONEN (Sun 07-28-2002)
Screenwriter Matthew Jason Walsh's THE FRIGHTENING is the latest in a series of direct-to-video films he has written for low budget veteran director David DeCoteau. He describes the film, originally called AMITYVILLE HIGH, as a high school ghost story, so... Real JURASSIC PARK on the way?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 05-20-2002)
In this month's WIRED magazine, that bible of all things new and electric, there was an interesting bit for those of us who loved dinosaurs at one time or another.In a story about what we can expect from cutting-edge technology in the first half of the ce... ALIAS - Before the Flood
by Jason Davis (Fri 05-27-2005)
Picking up moments before the end of "Search and Rescue," "Before the Flood" opens with Sidney Bristow, her father, her mother, her half-sister, and her fiancé plummeting into the Russian city of Sevogda, which is under the influence of the mysterious Mue... Playing Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-21-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Sumthing Else (SE-2017-2) has released Jack Wall's rich score to the xbox video game, Jade Empire, on CD. The score, an impressive intermingling of orchestral samples and acoustic Chinese instruments, layers a pleasing pattern ... Star Trek and Fantasy Anthologies, Douglass, Erikson, and More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 08-23-2006)
Hot damn! Last week's lame outputting of new fantasy and sci fi literature is officially eclipsed by the cornucopia of new hardback releases coming out today. From armor-plated unicorns to world-destroying aliens, we've got a flavor to fit everyone's ta... Warner Bros. buys rights to HERE, THERE BE DRAGONS
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-29-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Pictures has pre-emptively bought the rights to an upcoming children's novel HERE, THERE BE DRAGONS.The novel, written by James A. Owen, brings together three strangers -- John, Jack and Charles -- in Lond... LOST - One of Them
by Jason Davis (Fri 02-17-2006)
If only Sayid had the same cultural heritage as his American companions, he might have noticed that Henry Gale travelling from a distant land via hot air balloon had a little more in common with L. Frank Baum than English millionaire Richard Branson. Aft... Surfacing with Josh Pate
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-10-2005)
There's a long-standing tradition of storytelling brothers. The Grimms. The Coens. The Wachowskis (although that should now actually be "the Wachowski siblings", I suppose). Add to that list the brothers Pate, Jonas and Josh, formerly of Sci-Fi's shor... 
