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Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts join "Need"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-16-2007)
According to Variety, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts have signed on to star in the upcoming thriller, Need.The film, to be directed by Ryan Murphy (Nip Tuck), will cast Kidman and Watts as archenemies: Watts will play a psychiatrist, Kidman the unstable pa... Naomi Watts Takes On INTERNATIONAL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-13-2007)
Actress Naomi Watts (KING KONG) has joined Clive Owen in leading up the cast for the thriller THE INTERNATIONAL says the Hollywood Reporter. Filming will take place in Berlin by director Tom Tykwer for Columbia/Sony.
Story Premise: The plot centers on a... Naomi Watts joins THE BIRDS?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
According to MovieHole.net, Naomi Watts has been offered the lead role in the upcoming remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic THE BIRDS.The film follows a wealthy San Francisco socialite who follows a potential boyfriend to a small Northern Cali... 
Naomi Watts Cast in DA VINCI Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Production may have halted, due to the WGA strike, but casting is moving forward for ANGELS & DEMONS. The New York Post reports that actress Naomi Watts is set to star opposite Tom Hanks in the upcoming prequel to the smash hit, THE DA VINCI CODE. The... Mega-Watts Part Two
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 10-22-2002)
Actress Naomi Watts, best known for her turn in David Lynch's MULHOLLAND DRIVE, is now trying her hand at horror in the lead role of THE RING. Today we continue our talk with the actress.Part of Watts' preparation for doing THE RING was to view the origin... Mega-Watts Part One
by Marc Shapiro (Fri 10-18-2002)
THE RING may be a disturbing, uncomfortable horror experience for the viewer, but for Anglo-Australian actress Naomi Watts, her experience landing the lead role was neither disturbing nor uncomfortable, but it did have a slightly surreal quality, admits."... Watts Explains THE RING
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-21-2001)
Naomi Watts recently signed on board DreamWorks prepping remake of the Japanese horror film, THE RING (RINGU). Now, she's been talking about the film to come.While talking to Empire Online, the MULHOLLAND DRIVE actress spoke of the film, saying, "It's hor... Watts Puts On RING
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-09-2001)
Naomi Watts (MULHOLLAND DRIVE) has signed on board to star in DreamWorks remake of the 1998 Japanese horror film, THE RING (RINGU).Gore Verbinski will helm the production which tells the story of a cursed video tape. The urban legend of the vid tells that... Naomi in monkey business?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-22-2003)
According to the trade magazines actress Naomi Watts (THE RING) has been given the chance to star in Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. If she accepts, Watts would play Ann Darrow, a 1930s Broadway stage performer who winds up becoming the object of Kon... Watts gets to STAY
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-11-2003)
Naomi Watts, who shot to stardom in David Lynch's MULHOLLAND DRIVE and solidified her presence in THE RING, will next star in Marc Forster's STAY. Watts will play the girlfriend of Ewan McGregor's psychologist professor character, a man who attempts to pr... Watts and Mortensen make PROMISES
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-20-2006)
Naomi Watts and Viggo Mortensen will star in the movie Eastern Promises for Focus Features.Eastern Promises will feature Watts as Anna, a midwife at a London hospital who finds herself wrapped up in the criminal underworld as she tries to discover the ide... Naomi is in the grasp of KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-28-2004)
E! News was on the side of the red carpet at the BAFTA lunch last Saturday and spoke with actress Naomi Watts. Watts confirmed publically for the first time that she is locked for the lead actress role in the KING KONG remake. The Movie Box website was fi... King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
...® nominee Naomi Watts ("21 Grams"), Jack Black ("School of Rock") and Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody ("The Pianist").Naomi Watts portrays Ann Darrow, an actress from the world of vaudeville who finds herself out of a job in Depression-era New York... MULHOLLAND DRIVE
by Carl Cortez (Fri 10-12-2001)
...nd Betty (Naomi Watts) in MULHOLLAND DRIVE
© 2001 Universal Pictures
a mysterious woman (Laura Elena Harring) ends up in a car crash and wanders away with amnesia. She calls herself Rita and a budding young actress named Betty (Naomi Watts) who ... RING actress now best defense
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-24-2003)
Actress Naomi Watts is thinking about playing a self-taught murder defense attorney in an untitled drama. Watts would play Betty Ann Waters, a woman who didn't finish high school but who chose to defend her own brother who was on trial for murder. The mov... David Lynch on the Road Again
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 10-17-2001)
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Naomi Watts stars as Betty in MULHOLLAND DRIVE
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doing another series and he bit. He came up with the title MULHOLLAND DRIVE and the rest flowed stream-of-consciousness style from there."I like the idea of a cont... Stay
by Coming Attractions (Wed 07-16-2003)
Genre:Thriller.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Regency Enterprises.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor; Naomi Watts; Ryan Gosling (in talks).Who's Making It:Marc Forster (Director, in talks); David Benioff (Screenwriter).Premise:A col... Looking (and joining) THE RING 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-14-2004)
As the production of THE RING 2 prepares for a May start of filming, actor Simon Baker has been hired to play the male lead in the sequel. Baker joins returing RING stars Naomi Watts and David Dorfman in the film which will be directed by Hideo Nakata, th... The Sixth Annual Hollywood Film Festival
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-04-2002)
...fman, and Naomi Watts, as well as the director Gore Verbinski and guests Eddie McClintock, Breckin Meyer, Chase Masterson, Matthew Lillard, Elisha Cuthbert, Martin Landau and many others.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cines... Fatal Frame
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-01-2003)
... starring Naomi Watts. That film is slated for release this August.Tecmo, Ltd. President Junji Nakamura also commented on the deal. "We are happy that DreamWorks, one of the premier movie studios in the world, recognized the greatness of 'Fatal Frame' ... Jackson discusses KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 02-24-2004)
Peter Jackson spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and briefed the magazine on the latest developments with his remake of KING KONG. The LORD OF THE RINGS helmer confirmed that Naomi Watts is locked to play Ann Darrow, the beauty that the great ape falls for... An early peek at THE RING 2?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-09-2004)
...n Rachel (Naomi Watts' character) and Becca, the young woman that we saw in the opening of THE RING that is now incarcerated inside an insane asylum. Somehow there seems to be a connection between Rachel's son, Aiden, and Becca, and it has to do with s... Celebrities Ring in THE RING
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-31-2002)
Dreamworks held an alternative premiere for THE RING recently in Westwood at the Mann Bruin. Seen walking the "black" carpet were stars David Dorfman, Daveigh Chase, Naomi Watts, Amber Tamblyn, Pauley Perrette, Rachel Bella, Sara Rue, Martin Henderson, al... Oscar's evil twin The Spirit Awards
by Paul Zimmerman (Sat 03-30-2002)
...actresses Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harring look different in the final third of the film. Jean-Pierre Jeunet's AMELIE wins Best Foreign Film, and flanked by presenters Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna (co-stars of Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN), the director i... Ayelet Zurer Lands Lead in Da VINCI Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-24-2008)
Tom Hanks has a new female lead for his next project Angels & Demons, reports Entertainment Weekly. Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer (Munich, Vantage Point) will be playing the role of Vittoria Vetra in the upcoming Da Vinci Code prequel. Naomi Watts was... KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
...irlfriend Naomi Watts to save him from suicide and madness. Flipper includes both full & widescreen formats, dual commentraks and more. (O) SURGE OF POWER: THE STUFF OF HEROES (Ariztical) Campy superhero spoof. (O) THE TERMINATOR (Sony) DVD/UMD bun... X-Men 2: Mutants Actors and Their Roles
by Heidi Meeley (Mon 10-28-2002)
...Ring with Naomi Watts and Spike Lee's The 25th Hour, so it
has been a busy year for him. When asked about the Stryker character, Cox
remarked "He sort of represents the human face in the group, because as we
all know, they're all mutants. I'm t... Louis Leterrier on 'Incredible Hulk' F/X and....that cameo
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-13-2008)
...they knew Naomi Watts and they were look, "Oh, it looks like she had great fun on 'King Kong'. Let's call her and she'll tell us how fun it was."
And then they called and she said, "That was the worst experience of my life! It was horri... RING Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-26-2001)
...played by Naomi Watts) who is investigating the origins of a video tape that kills the person who has watched it in seven days. The ex-couple must set aside their differences in order to defuse the threat before it's too late.Besides Henderson, the fil... THE RING trailer hits web
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-15-2002)
The first trailer to THE RING, a new horror/thriller from THE MEXICAN's Gore Verbinski staring Naomi Watts (MULHOLLAND DRIVE) and Brian Cox (SUPERTROOPERS, X-MEN 2) has hit the web. The film revolves around a reporter following some strange doings in rura... Vincent Cassel joins EASTERN PROMISES
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-30-2006)
Vincent Cassel has signed on to star in David Cronenberg's EASTERN PROMISES for Focus Features and BBC Films.The London-based thriller centers on a nurse (Naomi Watts) investigating the identity of a young Russian prostitute who dies in childbirth. She un... LOST Cast is "Entertainer of the Year"
by News Editor (Sat 12-24-2005)
...llowed by Naomi Watts, for her role in KING KONG, in third.HARRY POTTER and company took the 9th spot. Click here to see EW's full list. Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
...ck Black, Naomi Watts, Andy Serkis, Adrian Brody, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh), he asked Jackson at what point did they decide to use part of Steiner's score. "He answered that it was actually screenwriter Boyens' idea (she is credited as composer ... Bah Humbug!
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 12-17-2006)
... a woman (Naomi Watts) trying to start a new life with her son when the vengeful spirit from the first film for round two.
Wednesday
DAY BREAK (ABC, 9pm PST) “What If He’s Not Alone?”
In this episode Hopper tries to track ... There Be Dragons Here
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-28-2006)
...ety girl (Naomi Watts), who marry hastily, relocate to Shanghai where they betray each other, and find an unexpected chance at redemption and happiness while on a deadly journey into the heart of ancient China.
Known for his rich orchestral writing... Bond Director Set for THE BIRDS Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
...963 film. Naomi Watts (King Kong) is still attached to star in the lead role. Platinum Dunes' Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are producing alongside Mandalay's Peter Guber and Cathy Schulman.
Normally, I'd put up a plot concept rel... FUNNY GAMES Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
A trailer for the psychological thriller/horror FUNNY GAMES has appeared online courtesy of MSN Videos. Naomi Watts, who is no rookie to this genre with The Ring & The Ring Two, stars alongside Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet, Boyd Gaines, Siobha... Black Went 'Full Blast' for KONG Game
by News Editor (Thu 11-17-2005)
Ubisoft and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group announced yesterdat that Academy Award® nominee Naomi Watts and Jack Black will appear via likeness and provide voice talent for the videogame Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the M... Asche & Spencer STAY with Director Marc Forster
by Randall Larson (Fri 09-23-2005)
Composing firm Asche & Spencer has scored STAY for Twentieth Century Fox, reteaming with MONSTER'S BALL director Marc Forster. The thriller, starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Ryan Gosling and Bob Hoskins, tells the tale of a psychiatrist's desperat... Setting sights on THE RING 2 poster
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-13-2004)
IGN FilmForce has unveiled the second teaser poster for THE RING 2, scheduled for release on March 18, 2005. Naomi Watts reprises her role as terrified investigative reporter Rachel Keller and David Dorfman is her son Aidan, the only two survivors of the ... Peter Pan, Alexander the Great & Charles Manson
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-28-2004)
...ce again) Naomi Watts in the leading role. –www.musicfromthemovies.comHarry Gregson-Williams will score Ridley Scott's upcoming 12th century epic KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, which is supposed to premiere next May. –www.musicfromthemovies.comDanny Elfman’s very ... Decca to Release Zimmer's The Ring and The Ring Two
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-23-2005)
...se films. Naomi Watts returns in the new film, which takes off six months after the end of the story in the first film. The second film contains music by Henning Lohner and Martin Tillman, based on Zimmer's themes from the first film. via www.soundtra... "King Kong" Size April Fool's Joke
by News Editor (Mon 04-04-2005)
...on, stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Colin Hanks participated in the hoax along with Weta staff members. They even showed a copy of the SON OF KONG script along with designs, models, etc. Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
...eamWorks) Naomi Watts tries to forget her haunted past, but the cursed videotape shows up in her new town. In PG-rated fullscreen and unrated fullscreen and widescreen editions with featurettes, deleted footage and more.. (O) RINGU 2 (DreamWorks) Hideo... It's monkey business for new KING KONG actors
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-01-2004)
...ilms with Naomi Watts' Ann Darrow character. Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Jack Black joins KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-30-2004)
Jack Black is the third cast member to join Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. Black, who joins the previously announced Naomi Watts and Andy Serkis, will play adventurer/showman Carl Denham, the man who brings King Kong back to the civilized world and ... THE RING
by TONY WHITT (Thu 04-10-2003)
...n Rachel (Naomi Watts), a Seattle reporter whose cousin has died under mysterious circumstances and whose normally independent and mature son Aidan (played with appropriate creepiness by David Dorfman) is reacting to the death oddly. When Rachel starts... MULHOLLAND DR.
by JEFF BOND (Wed 04-10-2002)
...sly perky Naomi Watts) as she sets up house in Hollywood on the way to a movie career. But at the opening another character is introduced, a sultry, Lana Turner-like femme fatale (Laura Harring) who staggers away from a horrendous car accident and down... KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)
...y'd take. Naomi Watts, as Ann Darrow, sells this concept immediately. If Fay Wray's Darrow was a naďf, Watts' is a fighter, taking hard pratfalls on the vaudeville stage to earn the laughs and applause that keep her alive. When her show closes, she fac... THE RING
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-18-2002)
...l Keller (Naomi Watts), who is worried about the reaction of her young son Aidan (David Dorfman) to his cousin's death. Aidan has a slightly morbid imagination that turns out to have been active even before the tragedy. When the dead girl's grieving mo... Spacek sees the second RING
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-19-2004)
Actress Sissy Spacek has joined the cast of THE RING 2 for DreamWorks. She is the fourth cast member confirmed for the production after returning stars Naomi Watts and David Dorfman plus new addition Simon Baker.Details concerning what kind of character S... From commercials to cursed videotapes
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-07-2003)
Noam Murro has landed the job of directing the sequel to THE RING. Murro, a commercial director who's created ads for Volkswagen and Nike, inherits the director's chair from Gore Verbinski (who's busy getting ready to direct PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2). N... EASTERN PROMISES Hit DVD Shelves Dec 26
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Viggo Mortenson stars with Academy Award® nominee Naomi Watts in Eastern Promises, an edge-of-your-seat thriller that delivers non-stop action and suspense. Directed by David Cronenberg, the critically acclaimed director of A History of Violence, and ... KING KONG
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 12-14-2005)
...n Darrow (Naomi Watts), who as we meet her is in the process of losing her job as a vaudevillian. We're in Depression-era New York, where moviemaker Carl Denham (Jack Black, playing the character as an homage to Orson Welles) is bent on utilizing a sec... RING MASTER
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 03-11-2005)
Mysterious videotapes, ominous phone calls, a girl drowned at the bottom of a well and Naomi Watts were more than enough elements to catapult 2002's THE RING into an American horror film phenomenon. Based on the Japanese film series RINGU, the Ehren Kruge... Ring Around the Writer
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 10-15-2002)
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Naomi Watts stars in THE RING.
© 2002 DreamWorks
Based on a novel by Koji Suzuki, the 1998 original RING spawned a trilogy that became a sensation in Japan and a cult must-see in the rest of the world. The story follows a journalist (Na... RING Master
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 11-22-2005)
Mysterious videotapes, ominous phone calls, a girl drowned at the bottom of a well, and Naomi Watts were more than enough elements to catapult 2002's The Ring into an American horror film phenomenon. Based on the Japanese film series Ringu, the Ehren Krug... DVD is set to STAY in March
by News Editor (Tue 03-14-2006)
...he Sith), Naomi Watts (King Kong, The Ring) and Ryan Gosling (The Notebook, The Believer), with the visionary direction of Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball). The STAY DVD features the film in both full screen and widescreen formats, and ... First Trailer for Clive Owen's THE INTERNATIONAL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
The first trailer for Clive Owen's upcoming terrorist thriller The International has popped up online courtesy of Columbia Pictures' official website. Owens will co-star alongside Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Brían F. O'Byrne. Director Tom ... THE RING TWO
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 03-18-2005)
...t Rachel (Naomi Watts) and her young son Aidan (David Dorfman), Rachel was reluctantly but inexorably saving their lives by making sure that other people saw the cursed videotape, the only way to prevent death at the spectral wet hands of the ghost of ... FUNNY GAMES
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-14-2008)
...s, albeit Naomi Watts is actually Australian and Tim Roth is English. It’s possible something has been lost in translation and even more possible that a message that might have seemed thoughtful a decade ago has transformed over time. It’s ... KING KONG konsole game konfirmed
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-12-2004)
... it stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks and Kyle Chandler.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Second RING moves to next spring
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-09-2004)
...with star Naomi Watts had to also be ironed out.As it stands right now THE RING 2 will face some heavy competition for its audience. Also scheduled to open in March 2005 are the films SAHARA, the sequel to MISS CONGENIALITY and the new CG family film R... Dare you view THE RING 2?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-14-2004)
...l Keller (Naomi Watts) and her young son Aidan (David Dorfman). When the cursed video starts to appear again, Rachel's son begins to act in an unusual manner, prompting her to look once again into the origins of Samara. What secrets Rachel will uncover... DreamWorks Answers on the Third RING
by News Editor (Fri 05-27-2005)
DreamWorks has announced they will make THE RING 3. No screenwriter is attached yet, but the company is already developing the new film, which they say will be on a smaller scale than the first two. There are currently no plans for Naomi Watts to star in ... Ring 3, The
by Development Heck (Fri 05-27-2005)
...plans for Naomi Watts to star in the third RING. Variety. Two more take a trip to meet KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
... duo join Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody who have already been hired for the remake. The film will out in theaters in December 2005.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Will Peter Jackson get his skipper?
by Den Shewman (Fri 06-25-2004)
After playing a vampire overlord in BLADE II and a Nazi in THE PIANIST, Thomas Kretschmann deserves to play a good guy for a change. So it's nice to note that he's up for the role of the boat captain who will be taking Jack Black, Naomi Watts and Thomas' ... Mulholland Muse
by Pamela Harland (Fri 10-12-2001)
...er Betty (Naomi Watts) in MULHOLLAND DRIVE
© 2001 Universal Pictures
had in mind in particular while playing the part of the emotionally and mentally unstable director, Theroux does admit to coming across people like him on a regular basis."Maybe... The Telluride Film Festival Goes Sci-Fi
by Mark A. Altman (Thu 09-20-2001)
...rring and Naomi Watts that I couldn't help but be thoroughly captivated by it despite its missteps. While it's not as accessible as BLUE VELVET or TWIN PEAKS, it's still among the more engaging works of Lynch's oeuvre because of its sheer visceral impa... Should Forster STAY?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-16-2003)
The Hollywood Reporter is running the story that Ryan Gosling (remember him as YOUNG HERCULES?) is looking at a role in the Marc Forster psychological thriller STAY. The project is casting up its parts, with Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts already committed... Cinescape covers the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 03-09-2004)
...sented by Naomi Watts. On stage, Robbins said he wanted to "...encourage all the power that's in this room to try to bring back some of those (runaway) productions into the United States of America." In the pressroom, Robbins, distracted by a phone cal... Another adventurer for KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-31-2004)
Actor Adrien Brody is now in talks to join Peter Jackson's KING KONG. Brody would play Jack Driscoll, a former World War I fighter pilot that becomes the man who leads the rescue for Ann Darrow (played by Naomi Watts) from King Kong. The role was played b... STAY
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 10-21-2005)
...ot point. Naomi Watts is charming in a not especially challenging role as Sam's loving girlfriend and Bob Hoskins exudes warmth as Sam's resilient friend and colleague. Forster employs a specific visual style here that seems like a nod to some of the t... Red Prowling Devil Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 06-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshimitsu ShimizuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayFor the first time in her life the Red Prowling Devil goes down! Meanwhile, Pierre Doupon, the man claiming to have killed the Red Prowling Devil is receiving praise a... And the Oscar nominations are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-27-2004)
...in MONSTERNaomi Watts in 21 GRAMSBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:Alec Baldwin in THE COOLERBenicio Del Toro in 21 GRAMSDjimon Hounsou in IN AMERICATim Robbins in MYSTIC RIVERKen Watanabe in THE LAST SAMURAIBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:Shohreh Aghdashloo in HOUSE OF S... Armitage III: Dual Matrix (Special Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth.... LOST: Premiere & Confirmed Dead
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sat 02-09-2008)
Due to a combination of a hard drive crash followed closely by tornadoes, I was unable to get a review for the season premiere of LOST posted last week. I thought the episode deserved discussion though so this week this extensive article will look at... Armitage III: Dual Matrix (Special Edition w/ltd edition lunchbox/figure)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth.... Temeraire
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)
Last Updated: September 28, 2006Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, AdventureProduction Company: WingNut FilmsDistributors: NAProject Phase: Peter Jackson has optioned the novels.Budget: NAWho's In It: NAWho's Making It: Peter Jackson (Director, Screenplay, Producer... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... POWERLESS #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 07-08-2004)
After waking from a three-day coma, psychiatrist Dr. William Watts is haunted by visions of another life, in which he watched over the affairs of extraordinary men and women. Since his awakening, he's encountered people whose names set off resonances in h... Hot Steamy Glasses Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 05-02-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsumi KaiyaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say
With computers being so much a part of people's lives nowadays, we can safely say that this is the era of the nerd. Nerds rule! Well, not all of them. As th... Peppermint Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 04-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Eun-Jin SeoTranslated by:Jennifer HahmAdapted by:Marc GoldsmithWhat They SayWhat do you do when true love is just beyond your reach?
Hey is a normal teenage girl who has a crush on the hot teen singer EZ. But whenever she tri... LOST: Through the Looking Glass
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-24-2007)
So, it finally came, the season finale of LOST. So, would we be disappointed? What would be this season’s cliffhanger? These questions plagued me as I sat down in high anticipation in front of my television for the two hour finale.&nb... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Stardate 0122.01 - Trek News: Chris-Craft, UPN Take It To the Limit
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 01-19-2001)
Everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief, not only because Voyager was on the air this week in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando, Portland and Baltimore, but because people in those cities will still have many months of ... Siamese Cat First Mission
by Luis Cruz (Wed 04-10-2002)
What They SayJun and Naomi are hosts of a popular radio show on CAT-FM, but do not let their beauty fool you. They are the crime-fighting duo known as \"Siamese Cat\". Terrorists have captured ARTEMIS, the ultimate mobile laser cannon. Their leader Kai... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Tue 05-16-2006)
What They Say34" Sony FD Trinitron Wega HDTV KD-34XBR910 and Sony Dav-FR9 progressive scan Home Theatre System with 114 watts per channel to each speaker and 115 watts to each of the subwoofer\'s two woofers.The Review!Some major characters are introduced... Pioneer Secures Juliette Lewis for Armitage Sequel (Thu 10-18-2001)
October 18, 2001 PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT SECURES JULIETTE LEWIS FOR THE SEQUEL TO THE WILDLY POPULAR ANIME FILM ARMITAGE POLY MATRIX ... ARMITAGE Dual-Matrix New Anime Film Debuts In The U.S. On Video And DVD in Spring 2002 LONG BEACH, CA - Pioneer Ent...Project X Vol.#03 - Seven Eleven (7-11)
by Sakura Eries (Tue 12-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tadashi Ikuta/Naomi KimuraTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayAt a time when giant department stores and supermarkets dominated the Japanese retail industry, two businessmen, Toshifumi Suzuki and Hideo Shimizu, d... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... Macross Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by jjmatthews (Wed 12-21-2005)
The Review!Please note that this review is of a screener release; the final release will have four episodes on the first disc and two on the second. The screener release only contained the first three episodes so this review is looking at it purely from a... A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Bound Beauties (Mon 05-26-2008)
What They SayTwo favorites for one desirable price! This Vanilla Double Scoop contains both Slave Sisters and Slaves to Passion. Both titles were produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (Dark, Punishment), with Slave Sisters featuring writing by Ni...Macross Vol. #3
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 06-16-2006)
What They SayA dangerous escape leads to an unpleasant homecoming, as the crew of the Macross find themselves pawns in a much bigger game. Not only are Earth's forces badly divided, but now the Zentradi have defied the rules of science to place spies on ... 'Speed Racer' gets simultaneous IMAX release (Wed 03-05-2008)
From a press release Next Action/Adventure From the Makers of The Matrix Trilogy To Be Digitally Enhanced For IMAX's Larger-Than-Life Format LOS ANGELES, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that ...Macross Vol. #4
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 08-01-2006)
What They SayBetrayed by the military of their own planet, the crew of the Macross find themselves trapped on the Earth, unable to evacuate their civilian passengers even as the Zentradi attacks continue to rain down from the skies. In the air, a new ri... I Ran From GODZILLA 2000, Part 2
by Norman England (Thu 08-24-2000)
The largest lot at Toho, stage 9 is where the majority of the effect scenes of the studio’s kaiju films are shot. It is separated from the outdoors by two sets of heavy steel doors. The inside is kept dimly lit and suspended above is a spider web like cri... 3D IMAX racing film flags 24 star
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-23-2003)
24 leading man Kiefer Sutherland will narrate the new IMAX film NASCAR 3D: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE. Scheduled for release on March 12, 2004, NASCAR 3D will present the world of racing as it hasn't been seen before: on a screen that's eight stories tall, prese... Macross Vol. #2
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 03-10-2006)
What They SayLocked in mortal combat with the attacking Zentradi fleets, the Macross has finally fought its way across the solar system to Mars, where an abandoned base may offer temporary safe haven. But this planet is named after the god of war and the ... Zombies & Werewolves on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-04-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSPaul McCollough’s original soundtrack for the 1990 George Romero-Tom Savini remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (NMCD 002) is now available, as the second release from the new Numenorean Label (following up their release of John ... Stardate 0011.27: Emperors and Nightingales
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-27-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!At last, UPN has put up its official synopsis and photos of `Flesh and Blood,` the two-hour movie that will conclude Star Trek: Voyager`s sweeps month. `Janeway and the Voyager crew are shocked when The Doctor commits treason to he... The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)
Creation Convention’s eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE... Stardate 0009.04: Felix Culpa Season
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-04-2000)
Warning! Spoilers ahead!This week my Source Who Is Often Though Not Always Right said he`d heard intimations of some of the rumors I reported a few weeks ago from the Voyager`s Delights web page, which I had dismissed as outrageous. I still find them hard... Godzilla Debuts at Tokyo International Film Festival
by Norman England (Thu 11-11-1999)
For fans of Godzilla, last year’s Tri-Star reworking was perhaps the biggest disappointment in the 45-year history of the preeminent giant monster’s career. Despite a huge box office receipt, reviews were poor and fan consensus was that the film’s creatur... Philips Q50 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Philips Q50 Review by Gene Moy SUMMARY Released first in Asia from a Singapore design team around the middle of 2001, followed by a European and US release in around August 2001, the Philips Q50 is the first Philips DVD player to...Hulu in Review
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-17-2008)
Have you Hulu’d yet? If not, then you definitely should because surprisingly it’s pretty much all it was hyped to be. Many months ago much was made of NBC pulling all of their programming from iTunes. The word was that Apple was... FUNNY GAMES
by Tim Janson (Thu 06-19-2008)
...movies.
Naomi Watts and Tim Roth play Ann and George who, along with son George Jr., have come to stay at their lakefront vacation home. Their idyllic holiday soon turns to horror with the arrival of two young men who look like they just walked ... The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ... LOST: "The Man Behind the Curtain"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 05-11-2007)
One of the things that saved this series from its first six episode run this season is that the writers understood that there should be a balance between the Others, or individual stories, and the beach. This episode definitely lost, no pun intended,... 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... Armitage III: Polymatrix
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2002)
What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - robots designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist forc... Back to the original RINGmaster
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-11-2004)
...of Nakata.Naomi Watts and David Dorfman will reprise their roles as mother and son in the sequel. The project took an unexpected detour when Noam Murro decided to exit the project this week due to creative differences.Got a scoop? Know something that ... Happy Lesson: Teachers' Pet Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 03-17-2006)
What They SayWhat teenage boy wouldn’t want to spend his days surrounded by a pack of beautiful women? Chitose, that’s who! He’s an orphan but isn’t alone for long, as five teachers from his high school move in to care for him wi... Ys Legacy Series Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayContains the entire Ys series (Book 1 and 2 + Ys II)!
In ancient times, the books of Y\'s were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. The books contained the secret to all good in this world, and all evil in a man\'s heart. Adol Christen... Hammerboy
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-12-2005)
What They SayIn the wake of a worldwide disaster, a boy named Mangchi leads a sheltered life with his grandfather on Candlestick Island. Armed with his trusty hammer, Mangchi roams the island in search of adventure. When a fugitive princess named Poplar a... Yoko Ishida: All of Me
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 05-13-2005)
What They SayAfter the successful international release of her first solo album, \'sweets,\' anime fans simply couldn\'t get enough of Yoko Ishida, whose upbeat personality and sweet, alluring melodious vocals have highlighted such fan-favorite series as ... Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)
What They SayMars 2046: The murder of a celebrity reveals the existence of a secret ?Third Type? robot so intelligent and sophisticated that they can pass as humans. The continuing pubic slaughter of these ?Thirds? by the hate-spewing D?anclaude fan the a... Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - machines designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist fo... Stratos 4 Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Mon 02-12-2007)
What They SayComets are on a collision course with Earth?! WRONG! With impending comets threatening to destroy Earth, the \"Meteor Sweepers\" have been entrusted with the task of destroying these comets before they enter Earth\'s atmosphere. Mikaze Honjo ... Toshiba SD-2200 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Toshiba SD-2200 Review - George Velez (September 2000) Vital statistics (Full statistics below): DVD/VCD/CD Audio Playback (No CD-R/CD-RW support) S-Video/Composite/Parallel Video Out Digital Coaxial and Optical (Toslink)/Analog/...Eat-Man 98 Collected
by Justin Coole (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!To be perfectly honest, when I heard AnimeVillage was about to start pushing out DVDs, two titles immediately came to mind: Cowboy Bebop and Outlaw Star.
While I enjoy both of the above, I wanted to see one of my favorite shows on DVD: Eat-M... Here is Greenwood
by jjmatthews (Mon 07-18-2005)
The Review!Audio:
For this review, we listened to the original Japanese language track. Dialogue is clear throughout. Music and sound effects are used freely and effectively in the series to aid the viewer in understanding the often-hilarious events on-... Macross Vol. #6
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 02-07-2007)
What They SayThe battle lines have been drawn, the opposing forces are in place. The Macross is now allied with the same Zentradi fleets they have fought for over a year, but even an armada of a thousand ships is nothing against the overwhelming juggerna... Macross Vol. #5
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-06-2007)
What They SayStrange things are happening within the Zentradi fleet: secret meetings, use of contraband materials and even hints of civil disobedience from previously unshakable warriors! The female Meltran fleet is affected as well, as one of their fine... DICE Season 1 Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 03-30-2006)
What They SayDICE (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises): When a problem arises, DICE is called to the rescue. And when their special training and skills aren\'t enough, they rely on their Dinobreakers, which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode,... Macross Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 03-01-2006)
What They SayA Two Disc Release!Synopsis: 2009. Ten years of furious conflict and frenzied construction have turned an alien wreck into a human triumph: the colossal space battleship Macross. On the day of the ship’s launch, the world waits with bat... Zatch Bell (aka: Konjiki no Gash!!) Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Mon 10-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto RaikuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayFor his 14th birthday, Kiyomaro received a bizarre present from his father--a strange little boy named Zatch Bell. Zatch's mission is to reform Kiyomaro's bad attitude... RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES EMMA, LOST UNIVERSE COLLECTION & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT (Sat 06-30-2007)
Anime Expo: New property announcements, preview of 20th Anniversary Year GRIMES, IA, June 30, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. kicked off its 20th anniversary year a few weeks early with a trio of announcements during its June 30t...Guy Pearce Fights Crime in ANIMAL KINGDOM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-23-2008)
He's betrayed The Count of Monte Cristo, waged war in the Australian outback (The Proposition) and dealt cannibals a bloody blow in Ravenous. Guy Pearce is now set to take on crime in the Animal Kingdom, says The Hollywood Reporter. The trade reports the ... '300' Part One: Screaming Death Monkey (Tue 02-27-2007)
'300' features the work of Screaming Death Monkey amongst the work of several effects houses.SDM was overseen by Visual Effects Supervisor Chris Watts to execute three key sequences in the film, all central to the dramatic narrative and visual grandeur of...'300' conquers Saturn Awards Nominations (Thu 02-21-2008)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has announced the nominations for the 34th Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the nominations this year is the groundbreaking film, '300' with 10 nominations. Pretty much every comic book movie re...Transformers, 300, Spider-Man 3 & Smallville Nominated for Visual Effects S (Mon 01-07-2008)
The Visual Effects Society (VES) today announced the nominees for the 6th Annual VES Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects in over a dozen categories of film, television, commercials and video games. Nominees were ...New LOST UNIVERSE Site Features Exclusive Interview & More! (Wed 11-14-2007)
lostuniverse.rightstuf.com Features exclusive interview with the series’ Japanese producer, plus trailer & downloads in advance of collection’s Dec. 4 release. GRIMES, IA, November 14, 2007 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, ...Anime Expo - Yuki Kajiura Interview
by Andrew Tei (Sun 07-06-2003)
Andrew: How do you feel about having your first CD released in the United States?
Kajiura: I\'m so glad that...It\'s a great pleasure to have everyone in the US listen to my CD.
Andrew: You\'ve done music with the group See-Saw, will you only release mu... Kino's Journey Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-28-2006)
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. Travelers not only find themselves in a variety of locations and geographic phenomena, but they also bare witness to the whims of culture and the skewed effects of subtle circumstance. Kino is such a traveler.... Final Fantasy Unlimited Collection (Thinpak)
by J.J. Matthews (Mon 06-19-2006)
What They Say12 years ago, the gateway to another world suddenly appeared and two mysterious beasts of astonishing power awoke! The beasts appeared to destroy each other, leaving behind only a myriad of unanswered questions and the inexplicable Pillar of... 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... Asher's Back....in Polity Form
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-28-2008)
American fans of Brit SF guru Neal Asher have long since dealt with delays between the UK and US release dates of his work. Being published through two different companies, Tor UK/Macmillan in Britain and Tor US in the states, has resulted in Polity novel... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... LOST: The Brig
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 05-04-2007)
Now we’re back to what LOST has really been doing right this season, answering old questions and asking new ones. Back in season one, we were introduced to the letter that Sawyer wrote to his namesake, the man who conned his mother and indirect... EASTERN PROMISES Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)
A trailer for the thriller EASTERN PROMISES has hit the web courtesy of Yahoo Movies. Viggo Mortensen(LOTR Trilogy) and the very hot Naomi Watts(KING KONG) head up the cast for this film centering on the disappearance of a little girl and h... Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)
Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read... Peter Jackson talks TEMERAIRE and HALO
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-15-2006)
In an interview with AICN, Peter Jackson discussed two of his upcoming projects: TEMERAIRE and HALO.Regarding HALO Jackson said:"We certainly didn't set out with HALO to find a first time filmmaker to do HALO. We wanted somebody on HALO that would have 3 ... DICE Vol. #2
by J.J. Matthews (Mon 08-22-2005)
What They SayThe adventures of Jet and the crew of the DICE F-99 Fortress continues! First, they participate as drivers in a planetary Grand Prix in order to discover who is behind acts of sabotage. Then Jet and Tak will visit a planet that appears once e... DICE Vol. #3
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 10-19-2005)
What They SayThe crew of DICE Fortress F-99 continues their adventures throughout the galaxy. A planet with enormous gravity is their first stop, and Jet and the Phantom Knight race for a precious artifact. This time, however, the Phantom Knight plays rou... DICE Vol. #1 (also w/toy)
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 07-22-2005)
What They SayA Galaxy Full of Adventure!
The Sarbyllion Galaxy can be a dangerous and troubling place. But when people get into trouble, there\'s one name they know to call - DICE! This heroic organization will dispatch a highly-trained team to solve an... Full Metal Panic Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Sun 09-04-2005)
What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn’t realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ̶... Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)
What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos... Vanilla Series: Slaves to Passion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-27-2004)
What They SayWith character designs by Naomi Hayakawa (LOVE DOLL) and produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / PRIVATE SESSIONS), SLAVES TO PASSION follows the meek Kaoru and the gorgeous Reika as they tread the dangerous lin... Anime: what it is
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-25-2005)
Some fans of Japanese anime may tune into this column and wonder what Gumby is doing here. Maybe I should clarify a point. "Anime" is the Japanese word for animated cartoons, wherever they come from. To me, that includes everything. "Anime" just rolls off... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #03
by Brett Barkley (Mon 07-10-2006)
What They SayThe adventure continues with Joe as he fights his way through Movieland to save his girlfriend Silvia!
The Review!Continuing the Joe and Captain Blue Jr's lighthearted and fun romp through Movieland, this volume doesn't contribute much in the... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Fri 02-09-2007)
What They SayLoki, Norse God of mischief and part time detective, has always had something of a magnetic personality. How else does one explain the steady influx of supernatural beings from the realm of the Gods, continually vying for his attention? Sure,... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)
What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 12-20-2006)
What They SayThe annihilation of the Holy Nation has begun, and flames engulf the ancient city of Kuruda. All eyes are on Elle, for a maniac versed in the Kurudan martial arts has begun to assassinate key figures, with the skill which only a Sevalle such ... Viewtiful Joe Vol. #01
by Brett Barkley (Mon 03-13-2006)
What They Say\"Joe is a dude just like you and me. He has two great loves: his girlfriend Silvia and Captain Blue, the action-movie superhero. When Silvia is magically captured by a celluloid monster, Joe gets himself swallowed into the screen to save h... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-23-2006)
What They SayFrom a sea of stars to a sea of sand, Ahab\'s journey knows no bounds!
As Ahab and his crew finally arrive on Planet Moad, Lucky\'s home planet, they are greeted by none other than Moby Dick himself. Facing off with his old adversary, Ahab i... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Thu 01-18-2007)
What They SayThey are the Norns, governesses of fate and impartial chaperones to the dance of the living. But now, with Ragnarok on the horizon, Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld have abandoned their posts in Asgard to join in the fun with the mortals of Earth. Wi... Karas Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Fri 11-09-2007)
What They SayPicking up right where the Prophecy ends, the new Karas, Otaha, seeks vengeance against the yakuza that murdered his brother and almost killed him. Meanwhile, the old Karas, Eko, unleashes his wrath and contempt for the pitiful humans infesti... Beyond the Train Tracks
by Brett Barkley (Wed 02-21-2007)
What They SayTayuta MIKAGE, vibrant creator who rocked the anime world with his solo CG animation KLOKA the year before Voices of a Distant Star (dir. Makoto SHINKAI). And now in his latest work, Beyond the Train Tracks, MIKAGE demonstrates his virtuosity... W-Juliet Vol.#07
by Sakura Eries (Wed 09-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:EmuraTranslated by:William Flanagan, Naomi Kokubo, Jeff CarlsonAdapted by:William Flanagan, Naomi Kokubo, Jeff CarlsonWhat They SayMakoto has a fever, and his closest friends\' concern over his sickness may be the very thing t... J-Pop Idol Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 06-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Millenni+M / Toko YashiroTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:Ysabet Reinhard MacFarlaneWhat They SayMika, Key, and Naomi are best friends and they all want to win the J-Idol Audition talent show. But when they win, only M... Path of the Assassin Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 09-23-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kazuo Koike / Goseki KojimaTranslated by: Naomi KokobuAdapted by: Naomi KokobuWhat They SayAn impenetrable castle must be defeated, the country's best samurai swayed, competing warlords politicked and tricked into line. All ... Avenger Complete Collection
by brettbarkley (Fri 11-11-2005)
The Review!A very ambitious anime with a great look, a cool soundtrack, and very appealing packaging, but does it live up to its own ambitions?
Audio:
While not having a tremendous amount of activity in the rear speakers, the Avenger Complete Collection... Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (Wed 07-27-2005)
The Review!Please note: This content review is of a check-disc version of the Samurai Gun release prior to its street date. The disc included the show only and did not include things such as menus or extras. All we\'ve looked at is the content of this rel... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by brettbarkley (Wed 09-14-2005)
The Review!This preview was done using a promotional disc from ADV Films that did not contain things such as menus, extras or packaging.
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain
spoilers)
Some very new takes on some very old ch... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ... Samurai Gun Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Tue 03-07-2006)
What They SayIchimatsu’s past is as dark as his future. Not only has it come to light that a member of the Shogunate may have been responsible for his sister’s brutal rape and murder, but now it appears other disturbing relics of Ichi’s ... 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... Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-26-2005)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ar... Armitage III: Dual-Matrix (Feature Only) (Tue 03-05-2002)
What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth...Thomsen Banks in THE INTERNATIONAL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-30-2007)
Actor Ulrich Thomsen (Kingdom of Heaven, Hitman) is set to appear alongside Clive Owen & Naomi Watts in the upcoming thriller, THE INTERNATIONAL, says Variety. According to the trade publisher, the actor is to play an investment banker caught in ... A Man Called Hawk...man, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-15-2002)
Last time we took a look at the Silver Age Hawkman and the very beginnings of his long and tangled career as a solo adventurer and a member of the Justice League of America, but now we must enter one of the most confusing bits of DC history ever devised -... "Lost: D.O.C."
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 04-27-2007)
Not every episode can progress at full throttle, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less intriguing. This episode was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I found some of it interesting and other parts felt just a little padded. The zi... Samurai Gun Vol. #2
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... Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek
by Brett Barkley (Wed 09-07-2005)
What They SayReady or not…here they come
There is a street where no one lives, where ghostly lights flicker in the shadows. It is whispered that children who play hide-and-seek there after dark are kidnapped by demons…and disappear forever. ...