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NATIONAL TREASURE: 2 Disc Collector's Edition
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-31-2007)
To coincide with the release of National Treasure: Book of Shadows, Walt Disney Home Entertainment has released the first National Treasure film on a brand new, 2 Disc Collectors edition DVD set which features several new extras. As I think most... NATIONAL TREASURE II, is Ben Gates after Rebel Gold too?
by Bob Brewer (Thu 12-20-2007)
The new Walt Disney movie National Treasure II (NT2) hits the big screen in just a few days. I predict that like its predecessor National Treasure, it will be a box office winner the first week. Why? Because the new National Treasure II uses a true myster... Geneon Partners with Musicland for National Mall Tour (Wed 08-31-2005)
Mainstream Tour Demonstrates Rapidly Growing Popularity Of Anime In U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif. 211; Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United States, announced today that it is partnering with Musicland to produce the Anime Fusio...
National Book Award goes to SF entry
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 11-22-2002)
This year's esteemed National Book Award in the category of Young People's Fiction went to SF author Nancy Farmer for her futuristic novel THE HOUSE OF THE SCORPION. The National Book Award is one of the most distinguished honors in literature. The award,... 'Drama' to lead NATIONAL LAMPOON's 301
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-03-2007)
Actor Kevin Dillon, best known as Johnny "Drama" Chase on Entourage, has been picked for the lead character of the next National Lampoon's movie. Normally, we don't cover NL films in the same context that we don't cover most comedies but th... "National Treasure 2" Update
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-02-2006)
In an interview with MTV, producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed various things regarding the upcoming sequel National Treasure 2."I met with Nic yesterday, and it's getting very close," he said. "We're going to start filming in January."... DVD Review: NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 05-15-2008)
When last we left Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger), Riley Poole (Justin Bartha) and Patrick Gates (Jon Voight), they had found the Knights Templar treasure. With a great box office gross to boot, for the cast of Disney’s Nation... Viz Media Announces Next Stop on National Road Tour For Shonen Jump Naruto (Wed 11-08-2006)
Fans Are Invited To Visit Select Mall Locations To Take Part In Exciting and Fun Activities Related To Best Selling Manga And Anime Series San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innova...KRAKATOA erupts for National Geographic
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
National Geographic Feature Films is prepping another movie project, this one about the 1883 volcanic explosion on KRAKATOA. Gavin Scott is writing a screenplay for the company that takes the disaster and weaves a fictional love story and adventure tale i... 'The Science of Superman' on National Geographic Channel (Thu 06-08-2006)
Ken Burns and Bryan Singer have collaborated on yet another documentary for the National Geographic Channel. 'Science of Superman' airs Saturday, July 1 at 10 pm, Eastern Time.Cage Wants 'Global' Feel for NATIONAL TREASURE 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)
While at a press junket for NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS, reporter Heather Newgen asked actor Nic Cage about the chance of him doing a Ghost Rider 2 or a National Treasure 3. The actor responded that he's definitely up for both possib... NATIONAL SECURITY
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 01-21-2003)
NATIONAL SECURITY is not only smarter than it looks, but it turns out to be a few notches more complicated, too. The trailers make the movie look like a standard cop buddy comedy, but it turns out to hinge on nuances that don't make their way into mainstr... ALIEN, SPINAL TAP join National Film Registry
by Mike Whybark (Wed 12-18-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER notes that SPINAL TAP, among other films, has been added to the National Film Registry, a 350-film archive of features deemed worthy of special notice and preservation at the Library of Congress. Also inducted was Ridley Scott's cla... National Society of Film Critics pick "Pan's Labyrinth"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-08-2007)
The National Society of Film Critics voted Guillermo del Toro's film Pan's Labyrinth as the best picture of 2006 during their annual meeting.The film is the story of a young girl who travels with her pregnant mother to live with her mother's new husband i... "Alien" Skull Baffles Scientists on National Geographic TV
by Robin Crookshank Hilton (Sat 11-18-2006)
It’s not often that a guy sitting in a bar pulls an alien skull in bubble wrap out of his sports bag and plonks it down on the table in front of you.
But that’s exactly how I met Lloyd Pye, the investigator of a human-like skull wit... First releaes from ADV Manga debuts on National Bestseller List (Thu 09-18-2003)
FIRST RELEASE FROM ADV MANGA DEBUTS AT #7 ON NATIONAL BESTSELLER LIST FULL METAL PANIC! VOLUME 1 AN IMMEDIATE HIT NATIONWIDE HOUSTON, September 18, 2003-Full Metal Panic! Volume 1, the first release from A.D. Vision, Inc.'s new ADV Manga division, exp...Happy National Day in Japan (Wed 05-04-2005)
Sometimes known as that but also known as \"Between Day\" (kokumin no kyujitsu), it\'s a holiday that\'s interesting. According to Japanese law, a day which falls between two national holidays is also declared a national holiday. From 2007, Greenery Day, ...Director Set For NATIONAL TREASURE
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-01-2001)
It's been quite some time since we heard anything at all about Touchstone's long developing NATIONAL TREASURE, but now the film has a director. Jon Turteltaub (DISNEY'S THE KID, INSTINCT) is now attached to helm the project and is said to be planning on m... Geneon Partners with Musicland for National Mall Tour (Wed 08-31-2005)
Coming to a mall near you, according to this press release, will be Yoko Ishida.New NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Featurette
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette has appeared online for NATIONAL TREASURE:BOOK OF SECRETS, the sequel to the 2004 smash hit. This sequel stars Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Bruce Greenwood and Hel... National Treasure: Book of Secrets
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-17-2005)
Release Date: December 21, 2007 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Director: Jon Turteltaub Screenwriter: Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley, Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, ... Official NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Website Launched
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-15-2007)
Nic Cage, Diane Kruger & Justin Bartha reunite with Harvey Keital, Ed Harris & Helen Mirren in this sequel to the Disney film, NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. The official website has launched which gives you, the viewer, a look at the trailer... Extended Clip of NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-12-2007)
Disney and Apple have provided us all with an extended clip of a scene from NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. The clip goes through a chase scene in the UK between Ed Harris and our treasure hunters. The clip wraps up with some shots from other par... Disney set's release dates for "Narnia," "National Treasure 2," and Pixar's "Wall-E"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-03-2006)
Walt Disney Pictures has set the release dates for National Treasure 2, The Chronicles of Narnia: Price Caspian and Pixar's Wall-E.National Treasure 2 - December 21, 2007The Chronicles of Narnia: Price Caspian - May 16, 2008Wall-E - June 27, 2008 eigoMANGA Television Programming Headed To National Television (Tue 08-24-2004)
Read all about their plans here.Second NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)
A second full trailer for NATIONAL TREASURE:BOOK OF SECRETS has appeared online courtesy of Yahoo Trailers & Clips. This new adventure hits theaters right before Christmas and stars Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Jus... New NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)
The latest trailer for NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS is now online courtesy of Apple. The sequel brings the original participants(Nic Cage, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Justin Bartha) back for another adventure alongside new editions... Teaser for NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by News Editor (Fri 05-25-2007)
Yahoo! Movies has loaded up the teaser trailer for NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. Jon Turteltaub is back again directing. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing. The script is by Gregory Poirier, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Sellek Wibberle... Unlock the codes to the NATIONAL TREASURE website and win
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
In anticipation of the film's November 22 release, the official website for NATIONAL TREASURE has reopened with a new look and new content to try out. The website encourages surfers to try and crack secret codes to steal the original copy of the Declarati... Helen of TROY finds her NATIONAL TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-22-2003)
Diane Kruger, who will appear next year in Wolfgang Petersen's TROY as the fair Helen, has signed on to star in Jon Turteltaub's NATIONAL TREASURE. She will play a Smithsonian museum worker who teams up with Nicolas Cage's character to find a treasure bur... Cage finds his NATIONAL TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-28-2003)
Leading man Nicolas Cage has agreed to topline Touchstone's NATIONAL TRASURE, an action/adventure film that's been in development hell for a number of years. Jon Turtletaub (INSTINCT, PHENOMENON) is directing and Jerry Bruckheimer, the man with the golde... Jon Turteltaub talks NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-04-2006)
Director Jon Turteltaub talked with the LA Daily News about the upcoming film NATIONAL TREASURE 2, the sequel to the hit film NATIONAL TREASURE."We are just about to start pre-production," the director revealed. "We'll have Nic [Cage], Justin Bartha, Dian... TOY STORY and ROCKY HORROR are on the NFR's List
by News Editor (Wed 12-28-2005)
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has announced his annual selection of 25 motion pictures to be added to the National Film Registry. This group of titles brings the total number of films placed on the Registry to 425. Under the terms of the Natio... NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION
by Kevin Dennis (Wed 09-17-2003)
I must confess that NATIONAL LAMPOON’S Vacation has a special resonance for me. Shortly after this movie was released, my dad packed his five kids into a Saab and took a drive to the closest Six Flags - only to find that it was closed. I don’t remember hi... Sony unleashes NATIONAL SECURITY teaser
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-09-2002)
Sony studios has unleashed the first look at Martin Lawrence's action/comedy NATIONAL SECURITY. The film, which hits theaters January 17, 2003, tells the story of an innocent African American (Lawrence) and the white cop (Steven Zahn) who is wrongfully ac... NATIONAL TREASURE trailer uncovered
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 06-27-2004)
The first trailer for Nicolas Cage's upcoming action-adventure film NATIONAL TREASURE has arrived on the Web. Set for release on November 24, the film follows the search by a archaeologist (Cage) on the hunt for a fabled lost loot buried by the founding f... National Geographic Film Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-12-2005)
Intrada has announced the next in their Special Collection series. The second volume of their NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRESENTS series features two scores by Oscar-winning composers -- THE LAST VIKINGS by Ernest Gold from 1972, and DR. LEAKEY AND THE DAWN OF M... TOP 12: NATIONAL TREASURE defeats INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-22-2004)
Audiences were enticed to come check out NATIONAL TREASURE this past weekend, to the tune of $35 million dollars and change. The Touchtone Pictures action-adventure starring Nicolas Cage had a very strong debut, the best ever for the actor and a good omen... NATIONAL TREASURE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-19-2004)
It should be said up front that NATIONAL TREASURE is entertaining in the manner of a genre that has subtly slipped away in recent years, the action-adventure romp. It is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and has the kind of big setpieces associated with his w... Keith Richards certainly blows.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 04-07-2007)
Sorry, Maniacs. The title above is as accurate a description for this week’s craziness as I could find. After reading this column or the news at all this week, you’ll certainly agree with it. Keith Richards certainly does blow…as a s... Jablonsky's Island
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-28-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Jablonsky's latest score, for Michael Bay's sci-fi thriller THE ISLAND, is now available on Milan Records (M2-36132). The score opens with a tantalizing air of surging orchestra and choir, building a powerful resonance that is ... ILM Receives Medal
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
George Lucas' VFX company Industrial Light & Magic will receive the 2004 National Medal of Technology, along with two individuals and four other companies. The award is given out by the Dept. of Commerce and given annually by the president, is the countr... PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #10
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 08-12-2007)
This tenth issue of Marvel’s Punisher War Journal concludes the second arc of the series that pits Frank Castle against the Neo-Nazi Hate-Monger and his National Force. After infiltrating the National Force at its compound near the Mexican bord... Foxy Nudes
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-02-2007)
What They SayEtsuko Yamanobe is one foxy newscaster, and the top anchorwoman on Tokyo Flower Television. Desperate to coax some hot ratings out of a limp sweeps week, Etsuko gets herself a front-row seat to an unfolding hostage crisis. But even though Dam... Soundtrack Roundup
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-16-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Mark Isham's score for CRASH, Paul Haggis' feature directorial debut, a compelling mystery film of strangers brought together through happenstance, has been released on CD by Superb Records. The score is as introspective a comp... GDH Announces Gonzo Rosso Malaysia's Cetification by the Malaysian Government as an MSC Malaysia Status Company (Fri 02-08-2008)
Strategic advantages in Asian region reinforced by Malaysia's national project 2008.02.08 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that GONZO ROSSO(M) Sdn. Bhd...Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Amerika vs. Godzilla
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-19-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSBasil Poledouris’ magnificent epic score to the 1987 ABC miniseries, AMERIKA, has finally made it to CD, courtesy of Belgium’s Prometheus (PCR 519). The film, the logical next step after Poledouris’ RED DAWN (Intrada RVF 6001D) ... Movie Soundtracks: The Best of the Millennium, Part Two
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-22-2000)
With FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966), Leonard Rosenman provided one of science fiction’s most remarkable scores. Comprised mostly of non-melodic motifs, the score blends various counterpoints of coloristic tones to create a striking sound design for the corporeal... Press Release: DEATH NOTE II - Live Action Feature Film for Two Nights Only
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Tickets Now on Sale to DEATH NOTE Sequel in Nearly 400 Select Theatres Nationwide
Centennial, Colo. (Sept. 8, 2008) – What will be the last name written in the Death Note? The drama and suspense surrounding that very question is ... History of Violence, A
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 08-03-2004)
Genre:Drama/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Benderspink.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Viggo Mortensen; Maria Bello; Ed Harris; William Hurt.Who's Making It:David Cronenberg (Director); Josh Olson (Screenwri... JOE QUESADA CUTS LOOSE!
by Scott Collura (Wed 10-10-2001)
He has quickly earned a place in the hearts of Marvelites and comic book industry fans everywhere for his editorial savvy and dedication. He's been credited with singlehandedly revitalizing a company that for far too long floundered creatively and squande... VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH NCM FATHOM TO PRESENT BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY ON THE BIG SCREEN FOR ITS U.S. DEBUT IN SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT EVENT (Wed 04-23-2008)
Best-selling Animated Series Feature To Be Shown In More Than 300 Movie Theatres Nationwide San Francisco, CA, April 22, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and li...Is Videogaming a Sport?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 06-04-2004)
This past week, ESPN's Sportscenter has run a series on videogames, with several pieces actually pitching videogames as a sport. In this week's installment of Gamers' Thumb, James and Troy discuss if videogaming is actually a sport, as well as sports in g... Kitchen Princess Vol.#06
by Sakura Eries (Thu 08-14-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Natsumi AndoTranslated by: Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by: Nunzio DeFilipis and Christina WeirWhat They SayRECIPE FOR DISASTERNajika's dreams are coming true: She's in the finals of a national dessert contest and has found her ... November 11 November 17: NOW Gets it Wrong
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-11-2002)
I never thought I'd say this but I've got a big problem with the National Organization for Women.Does that make me a traitor to my gender? Just wondering.Here's the deal: NOW just released its 2002 Feminist Primetime Report, which examines the programming... Star Wars Tech Guide, Jennifer Fallon, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-19-2006)
Happy Tuesday everybody! This week we've got new Tor releases of the Wolfblade Trilogy, the Count Saint-Germain series, and The Company novels. In addition to those hardback debuts we've got a technical guide to the science of Star Wars from the good folk... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... CAPTAIN AMERICA Returns Briefly For Special Issue
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Captain America may be coming back next year, as a different person, but Steve Rogers did briefly return from the dead for a newly released special comic. Well, sorta. In the fifth of a special comic series strictly published for the military, Marve... THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 08-03-2007)
The Bourne Ultimatum, the third and rumored final installment in the trilogy that began with The Bourne Identity and continued with The Bourne Supremacy, manages to feel like the third act of a whole story while standing up as an independent entity &ndash... NBC Reveals Early 2008 Lineup
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-07-2007)
NBC's first-quarter primetime schedule is slated to deliver significantly more hours of original programming than was ever the case in the first quarter of 2007. The line-up features a schedule packed with original scripted, reality programming and specia... Bruckheimer Talks PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
While attending the press junket for National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Frosty over at Collider had a chance to discuss the future of producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The next big film is PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME and Bruckheimer had some things to... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Update:VALKYRIE Not Banned in Germany
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
Earlier this week, it was announced that Germany would not allow filming of Bryan Singer's latest WWII thriller VALKYRIE on their military sites. Why, you ask? Because of the religious beliefs of leading star, Tom Cruise. The German Defense Minister ... Steve Vai To Release Double-Album Concert on CD and DVD
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
Epic Records has announced a June 26th release for Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2, a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai’s electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare materia... Long Time Coming Back
by Matt Kamen (Sat 04-21-2007)
After further lengthy PC problems and unresponsive retailers not wanting to deal with their faulty product until legal proceedings are brought into the scenario – as a consumer warning, those of you in the UK should really avoid buying anything ... The Heart of Japanese Culture, Part 1
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-19-2007)
You can’t take the Shinto out of Japanese culture, thus it plays a frequent and visible role in many anime and manga series. Yet many otaku are in the dark over just what is exactly Shinto. This isn’t helped by the fact that the religion ha... Jerry Bruckheimer aka "Mr. Blockbuster"
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
Since the monster known as Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End hits theater screens this weekend, I thought “Why Not?” Let’s talk about him. In fact, I’m close to putting up a *Fan boy Alert* advisory along side this Sta... Disney's Stockings Stuffed with TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-30-2007)
None of the films released on Christmas day had any print distribution over 2,800 so this weekend’s numbers reflect that. This translates to the top 5 films being returning movies from previous weekends. The top 3 films have at least 3,484 thea... 2007 Emmy Nominations
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
The Class of 2007 Emmy Nominations were announced this morning. Of the pack, HBO's SOPRANOS leads the way with 15 nominations. ABC's UGLY BETTY scored 11 nominations while NBC's 30 ROCK took in 10 nominations. Following them, HEROES took in 8 nomina... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the... THE WALKING DEAD #38
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-05-2007)
This 38th issue of The Walking Dead finally resolves the paternity issue facing the group’s leader, Rick, and his wife, Lori. At the start of the series, Lori slept with Rick’s friend, Shane, under the mistaken impression that her husband... Universal Wants SHINOBI Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-31-2007)
Universal has bought the rights for remaking the 2005 Japanese action/super powered ninja story, SHINOBI. The studio is planning Max Makowski to write and direct the remake. That plan also involves changing the setting of the original which was based... BLUE HARVEST Wins in DVD Sales
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-25-2008)
Hollywood Reporter says that "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest," an hourlong special from the animated TV series, topped the national DVD sales chart for the week ending Jan. 20. "Blue Harvest," from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainmen... Where's My Ticket to Mars?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-07-2008)
Last Tuesday BBC released footage of a rare colony of flying penguins, Locus Magazine announced that George R.R. Martin’s final A Song of Ice and Fire tome would clock in at under 90 pages, and, in perhaps one of the more elaborate gags of 2008&rsqu... Charlton Heston Passes Away at 84
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-06-2008)
Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 best actor Oscar as the chariot-racing "Ben-Hur" and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the '50s and '60s, has died. He was 84. The actor died Saturday night at his... BEE MOVIE Tops DVD Races
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-20-2008)
Paramount/DreamWorks's Bee Movie topped the national DVD sales chart in its first week in release, says The Hollywood Reporter. Miramax's Oscar-winner No Country for Old Men finished a strong second on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart for th... 24's THE ROOKIE Offers New Content Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-20-2008)
It’s been nearly a year since television audiences have seen Jack Bauer, but the counter terrorism battle rages on. For fans who can’t wait until January 2009 for the return of ‘24’, Degree Men® presents The Rookie: Day 3 ... ALVIN Slices Sweeney in DVD Race.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-10-2008)
It seems the family audience clearly won out this past week in the DVD department. Fox Home Entertainment's Alvin and the Chipmunks topped the national DVD sales chart in its first week in stores, beating by a wide margin fellow newcomer Sweeney Todd: The... CLOVERFIELD Dominates in DVD Races
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
Paramount Home Entertainment's Cloverfield landed in first in both the national DVD sales and rental charts its first week in stores. The film, which topped out just north of $80 million in U.S. theaters, coasted to an easy victory on the Nielsen VideoSca... No Vaginas For Michael
by Mary Magdalene Smith (Sat 04-19-2008)
Auntie Stella and my Mum have been at the accountants all week for Year Rend, so Stella said that I can write the column this time as long as I behave myself and don't bloody swear, else Dark Jedi will delete me. Whatever.
I tried to register on... GANGSTER Shoots to Top of DVD Charts
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
American Gangster topped the national DVD sales and rental charts for the week ending Feb. 24. The Universal Studios Home Entertainment release sold an estimated 4 million units in its first week in stores. According to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert ... China Ends Ban of Hollywood Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Golden Compass and 10,000 B.C will be hitting theaters in China after a three month ban from China Film Group. The ban of Hollywood-produced films was put in place to give free local box office reign on Chinese-base... 3:10 TO YUMA Takes Home DVD Sales & Rentals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
For the first time in weeks, one film ruled both races...Lionsgate's 3:10 to Yuma topped both the national home video sales and rental charts for the week ending Jan. 13, says the Hollywood Reporter.The film earned $53.6 million in theaters and easily cap... WB Grabs a BUCKET of Cash
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-13-2008)
It seems that earlier press releases about Uwe Boll’s In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale were a bit misleading. Sure, the film got 3,000+ theaters but only 1,605 of those theaters were in here in the states in its opening debut. As such, ... Disney Continues With TREASURE Hunt
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets has been showing in theaters for 3 weeks now and all 3 weeks, the Disney flick has claimed 1st place in our Mania Box Office Report…As a whole though, the top 5 films did rather well in this first weekend of 2008.... DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro... WOLVERINE Shooting in Fangorn Forest?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-07-2008)
Okay, so it's not really called "Fangorn Forest" but LOTR fans and New Zealanders catch my drift here. Some unsuspecting riders on a LOTR tour in New Zealand had a chance to see X-Men Origins: Wolverine in production. They caught a glimpse of Hu... Truth Against the World
by Stella Maris, Columnist (Sat 02-16-2008)
Okay, so this is how I ended up at Mania. After solving the internet quest by decoding the clues in the paintings devised in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, I went underground. But I didn't stay off the internet completely, as the police had advised.
Oc... BEOWULF: Director's Cut
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Fri 02-15-2008)
Beowulf uses the same style of motion-capture animation that director Robert Zemeckis employed in The Polar Express. The film is based upon the epic Saxon poem, written around the 8th century. While it has become a national treasure in England, its settin... Klingons, Super Models & Conan, Oh My!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
Welcome to our first edition of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week. This new weekly round-up, which we’ll publish every Friday, will leave the world of verified facts and enter a realm of unsubstantiated rumors. Basically, it’s a place where ... Navigating the Mania Map
by Stella Maris (Sat 01-05-2008)
My dear Herrings, it gives me great pleasure to report on the preliminary results of the Mania Experiment.
To our astonishment, despite the current prominence of the National Treasure II film in the collective Maniac consciousness, the kind comme... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... Latest Club Releases from Varese Sarabande
by RANDALL LARSON (Tue 06-27-2006)
Varese Sarabande has posted the titles for their July limited edition CD Club offerings. Headlining the quartet of soundtrack preservations, limited to only 1,000 copies, is the music to SKY BANDITS, a near-epic 1986 adventure fantasy featuring an enthu... Not Quite 4400 Reasons to Watch THE 4400
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-26-2006)
In keeping with the theme of the last few columns, I'm continuing my TV critic education with a crash course in what's presently on the air. This week, I've been through THE 4400, a series I had been intrigued by when it premiered, but had never got roun... Cage Set for BAD Remake
by Associate News Editor (Tue 05-13-2008)
Pressman Film Corp. has set actor Nicolas Cage (NATIONAL TREASURE, NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS, GHOST RIDER) to star in the remake of BAD LIEUTENANT.
The original was directed by Abel Ferrara and starred Harvel Keitel as a drug- an... Musical Intrigue for A Scanner Darkly
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-29-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONLakeshore Records has released Graham Reynolds' eerie score for A SCANNER DARKLY, Richard Linklater's "visually innovative" adaptation of the classic Philip K. Dick novel. Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, and musician based in... Samuel L. Jackson is a JUMPER
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-10-2006)
Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to star in JUMPER for Regency Enterprises. He joins Tom Sturridge, Jamie Bell and Teresa Palmer in the cast. Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) will direct the sc-fi thriller for the studio.JUMPER is based on a Steven Gould ... UK Exclusive
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-04-2006)
Thankfully for all of us, there are actually some happenings worth talking about this week. Poking Fun at Americans Normally, I leave DVD discussions to the end of each column but this week's release of the classic anime movie 'Only Yesterday' a Studio G... Fearless Farscape
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-24-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Scheduled for release on September 5th from Lakeshore Records, the soundtrack to JET LI'S FEARLESS is a massive action/adventure score from the composer of HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS and Kar Wai Wong luxurious drama, 2046, Shigeru... Craig Armstrong Scores Oliver Stone's Controversial WORLD TRADE CENTER
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 07-19-2006)
Soundtrack release from Sony Classical August 8th Golden Globe winning film composer Craig Armstrong has composed a "haunting score" to Paramount Pictures' WORLD TRADE CENTER, Oliver Stone's true story of John McLoughlin and William Jimeno, two police o... Farther Shores, Awakened Beasts, & Country Ghosts
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-30-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Howard Shore's latest composition is a broad orchestral and choral score for the new South Korean Webzen computer game, SOUL OF THE ULTIMATE NATION (aka SUN), has been released on a splendid soundtrack CD by Sony/BMG of Korea (... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Comicscape - November 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-09-2005)
I stared at the sporadic Uptown traffic on Oak Street through the open, boarded-up door of More Fun Comics that overcast Sunday afternoon. Two months ago Hurricane Katrina decimated the Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds dead and even more homeless, displaced, ... CAPTAIN VIDEO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 10-03-2005)
At the dawn of the Video Age in the late 1940s, a pioneering little network called Dumont had a number of hit programs, but their main innovation came in the form of a daily science fiction adventure show. Broadcast live from New York, CAPTAIN VIDEO & HIS... The Musical Depths of THE CAVE
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-22-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS While the song soundtrack for Bruce Hunt's underground horrorshow, THE CAVE, is also on Lakeshore Records, I suggest you pass it by and grab the true score soundtrack instead. The sinewy orchestral strands that open the Johnny ... THQ to Build MONSTER HOUSE
by News Editor (Tue 11-29-2005)
THQ has announced it has been named interactive game licensee for Columbia Pictures' digitally rendered live action feature MONSTER HOUSE from executive producers Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg. The film is directed by Gil Kenan, produced by Jack Ra... A STRANGER CALLS Film Composer James Dooley
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-25-2006)
Composer James Dooley will score WHEN A STRANGER CALLS for Screen Gems and director Simon West (LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER, CON AIR). Starring Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy and Tommy Flanagan, the film opens February 3. WHEN A STRANGER CALLS is a retelling of... Hayes office objects
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-18-2006)
A lot of voices in the news the past week. Isaac Hayes, the voice of "Chef", has decided to quit the cast of SOUTH PARK over a recent episode criticizing Hayes' chosen religion, the Church of Scientology. When the episode, which goes into detail about the... DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)
Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am... I Am Curious, Yellow Hat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
In response to an apparent uproar from loyal fans, Cartoon Network has brought DRAGON BALL Z back to its nighttime lineup at 9:30 CT Mondays through Thursdays. They may have thought that the show's mostly young audience didn't stay up that late on school ... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Apple to sell movies via iTunes
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-13-2006)
Apple® today announced iTunes® 7, the most significant enhancement to the world's most popular music jukebox and online music and video store since it debuted in 2001. iTunes 7 delivers stunning new features such as the new album and Cover Flow views of m... Ben Barnes joins "Prince Caspian"
by Karl Schneider (Sun 02-04-2007)
According to the Times Online, Ben Barnes has signed a three picture deal with Disney to play Prince Caspian for the Narnia franchise. To take the role the actor had to leave National Theatre's The History Boys hanging, essentially ditching his role wh... The Show
by Damon Brown (Tue 01-23-2007)
Two weeks ago I spent one insane day at Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show. It is the premier conference of everything technology, from kitchen appliances to video games to tricked-out cars. I first attended as a wee pup – convincing my paren... Have They “Lost” the Plot Now?
by Daniel Peacock (Thu 12-21-2006)
I am grateful to Adam Sternbergh of nymag.com for saying a lot of the things about Lost that were starting to bug me as well. In his article Never-Ending Stories: How to fix shows like “Lost’’ (http://nymag.com/arts/tv/features/23763/... Fantagraphics acquires "POGO"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-24-2007)
According to a Fantagraphics press release, Fantagraphics has acquired the rights to publish a comprehensive series of Walt Kelly's classic comic strip, POGO.Press release:Fantagraphics Books is pleased to announce that it has acquired the rights to publi... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.
Greetings Maniac readers and wel... Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another mail-filled Comicscape maelstrom. Last week’s column on Marvel’s Civil War garnered some thoughtful letters – more than the paltry couple I seem to receive lately. For whatever r... George Lucas
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-04-2007)
It’s time to talk about the Godfathers of Modern Cinema. Only a select few can be properly placed in this type of category because of the lasting imprint they collectively shaped from the 60’s through the 70’s, 80’s onward to to... Gabriel’s Trumpet
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Perseverance Records have released a very pleasing pair of soundtracks comprising David Williams’ scores for The Prophecy (1995) and its sequel, The Prophecy II (1995). Like the similar Warlock seri... "Superman: Theatrical Serials Collection"
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-13-2006)
Though comic-book heroes like Captain Marvel, Batman and Captain America all were featured in movie serials within a few years of their print debut, National Periodical Publications instead sold screen rights to their moct valuable creation Superman ... DC to launch "Minx" comic for girls
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-29-2006)
DC Comics announced that they are publishing a new graphic novel, Minx, aimed at teenage girls.Here's the press release:DC Comics is launching a new imprint called MINX, which will publish original graphic novels for teenage girls. MINX will be the ... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... New Score from Younger Shore Provides Some HEADSPACE
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-21-2006)
Creating a unique atmosphere of tension and horror, up and coming composer Ryan Shore has written a fascinating orchestral score for the independent science fiction thriller HEADSPACE. The score is now available via iTunes as a downloadable soundtrack fro... Marvel Encyclopedia, Yarbro, Elliott, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-17-2006)
Literary works from a handful of star-studded authors grace the shelves today along with a bitchin' new comprehensive Marvel guide in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror bookstuffs. Tor Books dominates this week's releases with a bit ... Salvatore, Weis, & Star Trek Ship Guide!
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-07-2006)
It’s a good Tuesday on this the first week in November as we’ve got a handful of series sequels, a couple promising, original new novels, and a Star Trek Enterprise guide in this Penguin Group- and Wizards of the Coast-dominated Weekly Book... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... G.I. Joe, Gaiman, & a Random Rant
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-21-2006)
Awww yeea it’s Tuesday everyone and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Unfortunately we don’t have an extensive list of new releases hitting the shelves this week but there are still a couple of choice morsels coming out on hardcover ... "The Omega Factor"
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-10-2006)
There has been a lot of mystique surrounding the late 70's BBC show The Omega Factor. Hatched from an idea by producer George Gallaccio (who was associate producer on Doctor Who during part of Tom Baker's tenure), the show was an early version o... Doctor Who Strikes Gold
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-08-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Nicely coinciding with the release of the second season DVD from the revived Doctor Who TV series is this soundtrack CD from Silva Screen, featuring Murray Gold’s wonderful music from the first two season... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-07-2006)
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings... Vs. Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 09-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamada KeikoTranslated by:Jonathan TarboxAdapted by:Jonathan TarboxWhat They SaySometimes it takes a person who has shared your dream to make it come true. For Reiji, a gifted violinist with no formal training, success may be ... Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#02 - The Left Hand Dreams of Him
by Julie Rosato (Thu 02-08-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They Say\"Let\'s go on vacation together before you get too busy with exams.\" - Yuichi, who has just been accepted into an extremely pr... Forbidden Dance (aka: Tenshi no Kiss) Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Sun 02-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:What They SayAya sneaks out of the all-important National Ballet Competition to see her best friend Nachan. It's a race against the clock as Aya searches for her distraught f... School Rumble Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 06-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kobayashi JinTranslated by:William FlanniganAdapted by:What They SayHarima Kenji has never lost a fight, but his love for the clueless Tsukamoto Tenma is proving to be his greatest challenge. After catching his cherished Tenma... XS Hybrid Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 06-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Song Ji-HyungTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn a strange future where gifted, \"hybrid\" humans police the planet, Mina is a likeable tomboy with growing psychic powers. When a young boy falls into a coma after g... Kitchen Princess Vol.#04
by Sakura Eries (Tue 12-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki Kobayashi / Natsumi Ando Translated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina WeirWhat They SayNajika came to Seika Academy to find the boy who saved her life. She thinks her \"prince\" might be eit... When Magical Girls Go Wrong, Part 2
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Part II: Dressing Up For A Blind Date With Destiny
Greetings!
His lordship Chaos here, just an all-around average teenager living an all-around average life in Tokyo. Not much happens here, save for the weekly megalomaniac trying to dominate the world ... ADV Films UK Interview
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-11-2003)
Paul Jacques: Hi Hugh, please introduce yourself.
Hugh David: I'm Hugh David, the UK Co-ordinator for ADV films. And I cover the Marketing and Production of the R2 DVD releases.
PJ: So basically you're the man who ensures what and when an R2 Anime get... Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 09-09-2008)
Naked loli vampire. If said phrase perks the ears, Nozomu Tamaki’s deliciously drawn tale of a modern-day vampire princess and her loyal werewolf bodyguard could well slake your thirst for some wanton horror escapades.Creative TalentWriter/Art... Barefoot Gen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura KeijiTranslated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayBarefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and it's aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy gro... Rebound (Harlem Beat vol. 12+) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 03-21-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuriko NishiyamaTranslated by:Shirley KuboAdapted by:What They SayThe continuing adventures of Nate Torres, a teenager who always thought of himself as a quitter - until he entered the world of street basketball.
Sapporo has... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Ahhh, shoujo anime! Another fun and exciting shoujo series being released by Media Bla--er...by Pio--no...by....ADV?! What the heck?! Batten down the hatches and tighten those radiation doors, the world's ending!
Princess Nine is, as mentioned... Cool Devices Box Set
by Tong Lin (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!What we Say Sorry for the poor English grammar and spelling, I doubt anyone I know will want edit this for me. If you are looking for a show that tells you all SM, Torture, Domination and Bondage. Looking no further, this boxset has everything ... Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-18-2008)
With the introduction of Piyoko now over, Di Gi Charat Nyo! falls back into predictability and bland humor once more.What They SayThe idol Akari Usada is holding a pageant for girls in the Lucky Cat Shopping Center. First prize winner gets to costar with ... Bleach Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tite KuboTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayA new reality-show craze is sweeping the nation, garnering legions of screaming fans (the majority of them being teenaged girls). But this program comes with a superna... Whistle! Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-19-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Higuchi DaisukeTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayVOR
It's the first game of the season and Josui Junior High is matched up against cross-town rival, Musashinomori. Without question the elite private school has ... Project Arms Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of SPRIGGAN comes a new tale of nano-machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organiza... Zippy Ziggy Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 12-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Eun-jung Kim/Seung-Man HwangTranslated by:ae-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayReputation is everything in a world of icons and popularity contests. So why not score some points here and there by being the nice guy? This is the ... Nodame Cantabile Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 05-20-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ninomiya TomokoTranslated by:David Walsh/Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayEvery Good Boy Deserves Fame
The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his me... Anime Attractions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
January 1, 2003
People have a tendency to speculate on what changes the new year will bring. Certainly different cultures have different expectations and openness to change. Actually in other countr... Introducing the Players - UK Market
by Kristen Jones (-)
2001. The UK anime scene, not quite dead but certainly not as healthy as it has been in years prior. Whereas at one point there were up to twenty anime titles being released a month, five or fewer would now be a better estimate of the industry's productiv... Appleseed Sales Surpass Expectations (Thu 06-02-2005)
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United States, reported today that home video sales of Appleseed have exceeded expectations with over 85,000 units sold to-date since the title's DVD debut May 10, setting a n...Geneon Acquires Fafner (-)
Deal Brings XEBEC217;s Animated Series And Soundtrack To North America LONG BEACH, Calif. 211; Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United States, announced today that it has acquired the North American home entertainment ri...Bandai Entertainment to Co-Produce All New Japanese Animated Series 'EUREKA SEVEN' (-)
February 15, 2005 (Cypress, CA) 211; Announced on January 31, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan 211; Bandai Entertainment, Inc. has joined forces with several companies in Japan to produce an all new original television animation series titled 216;Eureka Seve...Viz Celebrates 20th Anniversary (Mon 06-19-2006)
Company Remains a Dominant Force Behind the Tremendous Popularity of Manga and Anime in North America San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and anim...Madman 10th Anniversary (Wed 09-27-2006)
IT ALL STARTED WITH A FAN... With an exciting 10 years ahead, MADMAN is celebrating this milestone with a spectacular 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SALE! November 4th, 1996 marked the debut of MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT into the Australian entertainment market...Geneon Acquires Rozen Maiden Anime (Mon 01-15-2007)
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc. announced today the acquisition of the television anime series, "Rozen Maiden." Adapted from the popular manga series of the same name and introduced to Japanese TV viewers in 2004, the success of the...Excel & Hyatt Crash Rapture TV In January 2007! (Mon 12-18-2006)
CLASSIC CRAZY COMEDY EXCEL SAGA DEBUTS FROM 2ND JANUARY 2007 LONDON, UK, 11th December 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., together with Rapture TV, follows up their successful collaboration to bring gun-toting honey M...Anime Network Launches Video Channel On Sprint (Wed 11-08-2006)
Channel First Available on Mobile to Sprint Subscribers HOUSTON, TX " November 8, 2006 " Giving anime fans the ultimate reason to phone their friends, Anime Network has announced a deal with Sprint (NYSE: S) to provide its mobile video content to Sprin...VIZ Partners with RIF to Use Manga to Promote Literacy (Wed 06-02-2004)
Company will provide anime and manga products to RIF to prepare and motivate school children to read. San Francisco, Calif, June 2, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime content for North American audiences,...TOKYOPOP INC. TEAMS UP WITH THE NBA TO DELIVER FULL-COURT ACTION TO READERS WITH FAST-BREAKING NBA SPORTS MANGA (Tue 04-27-2004)
Exciting New Line to Feature NBA Greats Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Jason Kidd LOS ANGELES (April 26, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have given basketball a new way to transcend the court. The compa...FUNimation Brings in Industry Expert to Expand Home Video Sales Division (Mon 07-21-2003)
FUNimation Brings in Industry Expert to Expand Home Video Sales Division Tony Vandeveerdonk joins FUNimation as Director of Sales Ft. Worth, TX -- July 21, 2003 -- To support its over 30% growth and expanding business model, FUNimation Productions, Ltd...Exciting new additions to action packed schedule with Samurais and Japan's popular game, Go. (Mon 07-21-2003)
Exciting new additions to action packed schedule with Samurais and Japan's popular game, Go. July 17, 2003 (San Francisco, CA) VIZ, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of two new titles in The SHONEN JUMP graphic novel line, Rurouni Kenshin and Hi...Jonathan Clements Interview, Part 3
by Paul Jacques (Fri 02-04-2005)
Part 3: I spy, with my little eye...
In part 2 we examined some of the motivations and misconceptions. In this section we get to some current insight into the meaning behind all that we love from Japan, and indulge in some Marketing navel gazing.
AoD: Th... MVM Release Announcement (Wed 02-26-2003)
"Sailor Moon Vol.2 - Ep.7-12" - Limited Edition With Book DEALER CAT. NO. CERT. PRICE RRP R/DATE FORMAT SMD2002B ...TOKYOPOP Announces Winners of 2nd Rising Stars of Manga Contest (Wed 10-15-2003)
TOKYOPOP INC. ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS SECOND RISING STARS OF MANGA(tm) CONTEST Creators of 10 Winning Entries to Receive Cash Prizes and be Published in TOKYOPOP's Newest Anthology, in Stores December 9 LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2003)-All votes ar...VIZ Names New VP of Sales (Fri 04-16-2004)
Executive joins company bringing 20 years of experience in gaming and multimedia entertainment arenas. San Francisco, Calif, April 15, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime content for North American audiences...CPM's Votoms airs on Sputnik7 (Tue 03-23-2004)
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA?S MECHA CLASSIC ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS TAKES CENTER STAGE ON SPUTNIK7 On-demand broadcast of first six episodes to start April 7, 2004. New York, NY (March 23, 2004) ? Central Park Media and sputnik7 combine efforts to bring director...TOKYOPOP Inks Third Major Book Deal With Rising Stars of Manga Winner (Tue 03-23-2004)
North America's #1 Manga Publisher to Release Pseudome Studio's Van Von Hunter Los Angeles, CA (March 23, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc.'s national manga talent search has led to the signing of Pseudome Studio-one of the prizewinners from its first Rising Stars of...Full Metal Panic!: Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 09-15-2008)
The perfect soldier, Souske Sagara' motto for any situation is "Not a Problem". Covertly protecting a young highschool girl while saving the world is anything, but "Not a Problem".What They SayThe secret stealth organization Mith...