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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... 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... 
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 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."... 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... 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 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 Finds TREASURE At the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-23-2007)
...ey sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets, which grabbed an estimated 45.5 mil in receipts over the weekend domestically. The studio opened the second installment in 3,832 theaters, making for an average per showing rate of $11,873. This points to a... National Treasure: Book of Secrets
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-17-2005)
...hit "National Treasure," treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) once again sets out on an exhilarating, action-packed new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. When a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth surfaces... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Disney's Stockings Stuffed with TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-30-2007)
...champion, National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The Disney sequel took in another 72.3 million since Christmas day, 35.6 million of it being from the weekend. The studio has it showing in 3,832 theaters so this makes for an average of $9,298 per showing ... 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.... Crack the Code and Find "Treasure" on NBC
by News Editor (Fri 03-04-2005)
Variety reports that NBC is putting together an unscripted television show that will let everyday people search for their own national treasure by cracking the NBC's version of "The Da Vinci Code."Producers Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz will produce "Trea... Kruger Not Seeking Treasure With BASTARDS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 08-30-2008)
Diane Kruger (National Treasure), Christoph Waltz and Paul Rust are joining the cast for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Inglorious Bastards, reports Variety. They will be co-starring alongside Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Mike Myers, Michael Fassbender, B.J. Novak ... Disney Owns DVD Races With TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-29-2008)
The DVD races this week were ruled by adventures, new and old, from two franchises. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's National Treasure: Book of Secrets stormed to the top of the national home video sales and rental charts in its first week in stor... TOY STORY and ROCKY HORROR are on the NFR's List
by News Editor (Wed 12-28-2005)
...res are a national treasure and we must treat them as such. Our film heritage is America's living past and a key part of our cultural heritage we must save. By preserving American films, we safeguard a significant element of American creativity and our... Shopping Bag: The Muppet Show
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-20-2008)
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National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets [Blu-ray]
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National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) Check out my review
National Treasure... 23.5 Degrees: Interlude: Clupean Capers
by Stella Maris (Sat 07-05-2008)
... like the National Treasure backstory and Masonic and Rosicrucian history, whose investigators also share information with the Herrings when our work overlaps. Plus, we're in touch with the UFO glitterati on a regular basis.
Through our conta... Lupin the 3rd: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-20-2006)
...priceless national treasure. But when they see third-generation cat-burglar Lupin as an obstacle, countless assassins are send to kill him on sight an kidnap his girl Fujiko! Can Lupin get the loot before the Maccherone gang, rescue Fujiko, and stay al... Paperback Review: Movie London
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 05-24-2008)
...LTIMATUM, NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS, V FOR VENDETTA and CHILDREN OF MEN just to name a few. At a price tag of $14.95 this book is a must for anyone traveling across the pond this summer.
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Courtesy of our friends over at ... Remaking THE DOBERMAN GANG
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-05-2003)
Another remake is a'comin' from Hollywood and it's of a nearly forgotten canine breed, namely THE DOBERMAN GANG. Producers Dean Devlin (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and Charles Segars (NATIONAL TREASURE) are shepherding the remake of the family friendly 70s film whi... No Vaginas For Michael
by Mary Magdalene Smith (Sat 04-19-2008)
...s and the National Treasure boys are mates and share information but, although she knows Duncan, the Maranatha group isn't part of the Herrings. The Herrings have very strict policies about not mixing money with secret knowledge. This is against the Ru... 'Spidey 3', 'Transformers' and '300' up for vfx Oscar (Mon 12-17-2007)
...e Hard,' 'National Treasure: Book Of Secrets,' 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End,' 'Ratatouille,' and 'The Water Horse.' In January, the list will be narrowed to seven. Three of the seven will eventually get the nomination.Top 10 Worst Shows That Need a Remake
by Rich Kuras (Thu 05-22-2008)
...aider and National Treasure, this country loves the explorer-adventure series and an island hopping Jones wannabe is surely more interesting than Amazing Race.
3. Remington Steele
... 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... COMPASS Comes Up Short in Dismal Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-09-2007)
...m Legend, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Sweeney Todd & Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem taking in revenue as well.
Disney’s Enchanted continued its success, landing in 2nd place for the weekend with 10.7 million to show for it in i... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
...n Voight (National Treasure) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd). But the biggest stars are the Transformers robots themselves – including fan favorites Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jazz and more – brought to life by revol... Disney to Release "Pirates"Plus 4 More for Sony's PSP
by News Editor (Thu 03-17-2005)
Walt Disney home video division has announced it will release five movies for the newly-developed UMD format for Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video game and media device. The five titles to be released are: "National Treasure," "Pirates of t... LUCINDA'S SPELL and Other Halloween Treats
by John Thonen (Tue 10-24-2000)
...ohen is a national treasure, a rebel in a conformist industry; his independence is evident in every frame of The Stuff. and deserves to be celebrated. On the nostalgia front, Image releases a DVD1958’s Giant From the Unknown, which finds a huge Spa... Jerry Bruckheimer aka "Mr. Blockbuster"
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
...es)
National Treasure (2004) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
King Arthur (2004) (with Touchstone Pictures)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
Bad Boys 2 (2003) (with TriStar Pic... 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... And the 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations are...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)
...tures) -- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (Walt Disney Pictures) BEST MALE PERFORMANCE -- Will Smith -- I Am Legend (Warner Bros. Pictures) -- Shia LaBeouf -- Transformers (DreamWorks SKG/Paramount Pictures) -- Denzel Washington -- American Gangste... Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)
...munks and National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Paramount & Dreamworks also plans to release Sweeney Todd in wide distribution on January 11. Basically, we still have a good month to go before 2007 films officially close their books and yet they&rsqu... Truth Against the World
by Stella Maris, Columnist (Sat 02-16-2008)
...the whole National Treasure backstory kicked off and our little gang began to think that Mania might become a safe haven, where we could all hang out again. Just to make sure, I ran the idea by the police, who groaned that I would never learn my lesson... THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE
by Kevin Dennis (Mon 10-20-2003)
Treasure, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. One may treasure the first cry of a newborn child, while another may treasure a brand-new Porsche. Since Adam and Eve, man has been looking for treasure in one form or another that may bring happiness,... WB Grabs a BUCKET of Cash
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-13-2008)
...y’s National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The sequel took another 11.8 million this weekend in its 3,377 theaters, which makes for an average rate of $3,400. In 4 weeks of theatrical release, it has 187.2 mil domestically and another 102.0 overseas... Animal Treasure Island
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-10-2005)
What They SayBased on the classic novel \"Treasure Island\" by Robert L. Stevenson.
Jim and his mouse friend Gran toll away working as innkeepers. They dream of sailing far away on their own boat. One day, a mysterious fellow appears at the inn and gives... 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... Apple to sell movies via iTunes
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-13-2006)
...dibles," "National Treasure," "Toy Story," "The Rock" and "The Rookie." Customers can purchase and download movies from iTunes the same day they become available on DVD, or pre-order upcoming movies which are automatically downloaded when they become a... 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... Tsubasa Vol.#14
by Sakura Eries (Wed 09-26-2007)
...t to be a national treasure, off limits to the public. Now Syaoran, Kurogane, and the others must brave traps, ravenous beasts, and some of the universe\'s strongest magicians in order to steal the book. When it comes down to enchantments versus martia... UK Exclusive
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-04-2006)
...tically a national treasure. We love you really, Jonathan. The lispy host has a public appreciation for all things Japanese and is to thank for bringing anime masterpieces such as Studio Ghibli's works to mainstream attention here in the UK. Starting a... 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... Lupin the 3rd: Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-01-2002)
What They SayHarimao’s treasure. It’s worth over 8 billion dollars, and it seems like everyone is looking for it! But nothing’s going to keep Lupin from the treasure this time!
With his faithful companions Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko - Lu... 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,... Treasure Hunter Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Fri 09-10-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitoshi TomizawaTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayJubei has been hired to find the Figurehead of Souls, a magical item that grants immeasurable power to whoever wields it. Joined by his loyal sidekick Carpe... 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. – Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United States, announced today that it is partnering with Musicland to produce the Anime Fusio...TREASURE PLANET
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 12-02-2002)
TREASURE PLANET is a perfectly serviceable and diverting yet uninspired animated rendition of TREASURE ISLAND that is and is not set in outer space. On the one hand, ships fly the solar seas in search of astral bodies rather than landmasses, and on the ot... Treasure Hunter Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Thu 07-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitoshi TomizawaTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayIntroducing Jubei the Treasure Hunter, the greatest adventurer EVER! Jubei must face death-defying traps and white-knuckle dangers to retrieve a mystical ta... Lupin the 3rd: Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
by Luis Cruz (Sat 11-16-2002)
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track. The action is primarily concentrated in the center channel. Dialogue, sound effects, and music were all sharp and balanced very well.
The english dub track received a toke... Early DVD Review: Animal Treasure Island (Thu 11-10-2005)
The second release from Discotek and their first anime release, we\'ve got a look at their 11/15/2005 title Animal Treasure Island which gains some extra fame by having Hayao Miyazaki involved in its production as well as probably being twice as old as mo...'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.'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... Mirren Digs Up TREASURE
by News Editor (Thu 03-29-2007)
Helen Mirren has joined the cast of National Treasure: The Book of Secrets. She will play Emily Appleton, Ben Gates' (Nicolas Cage) mother. In this sequel, Gates hopes to discover the truth behind the murder of Abraham Lincoln by tracking down missi... TREASURE PLANET trailer online now
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-14-2002)
The first images are out from Disney’s secret shrouded re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s TREASURE ISLAND. This animated adaptation sets the story in the future, and recasts the adventure as a space opera. What’s it called? TREASURE PLANET of course... Disney Digs TREASURE 2
by News Editor (Fri 06-17-2005)
Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films have started development of NATIONAL TREASURE 2. Jon Turteltaub will once again direct. Gregory Poirier will write the script.TREASURE brought in $173 million domestically. 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... 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...WB Picks Up Treasure GANG
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
Looks like Harry Potter producer David Heyman has a new adventure in store for Warner Bros. The studio has picked up Timothy Dowling's adventure-comedy spec The Treehouse Gang and set David's Heyday Films as the production company in charge. Heyman has pr... You've got TREASURE!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-15-2004)
Walt Disney Pictures, America Online and Moviefone.com are teaming up to make treasure hunting a little easier. Next Tuesday, October 19, an exclusive preview of a ten-minute clip of the new Nicholas Cage adventure movie NATIONAL TREASURE will be rolled o... Modern TREASURE ISLAND on its way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-25-2002)
A new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling classic TREASURE ISLAND is coming to the screen, brought there by the hands of TEXAS RANGERS and LAKE PLACID director Steve Miner.Coming from a script by Gary Goldman (TOTAL RECALL), Miner’s version ... 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, ...Disney Seeks New Treasure Adventure
by News Editor (Wed 06-06-2007)
Walt Disney Pictures has bought Amy Pocha and Seth Cohen untitled adult treasure script.
The story centers on a group of childhood friends who reunite in their early 30s to seek out a treasure that they tried and failed to find as kids.
Chris Bender,&n... "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... Bartha finds a part in locating TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-09-2003)
Relative acting newcomer Justin Bartha just got handed his highest profile gig to date. He'll play Riley Poole, the best friend to Nicolas Cage's character in the action-adventure film NATIONAL TREASURE.Cage, Bartha and actress Diane Kruger (TROY) will ch... 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...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... 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... VIZ MEDIA TO SHOWCASE VARIETY OF UNIQUE ANIMATED PROPERTIES FROM JAPAN AT 2008 NATPE CONFERENCE (Tue 01-22-2008)
Kids’ Programming, Action Adventure, Fantasy, Crime Drama And Romance Series Demonstrate The Diversity Of Animation*_ San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...Itty Bitty DVDs
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-03-2005)
...ring? (O) NATIONAL TREASURE (Buena Vista) Genially far-fetched action adventure in which Nic Cage steals the Declaration of Independence in order to safeguard an ancient treasure. Widescreen and narrowscreen editions include deleted scenes, alternate e... Scharf Remembered, METROPOLIS Restored, and New Scores Abound
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-13-2003)
IN memoriamWalter Scharf, who composed, arranged or conducted the music for about 250 movies and television programs, including episodes of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E, died Monday, February 24, 2003, at his home in Brentwood, Californi... Discovering Buried Treasure
by Jason Davis (Mon 12-19-2005)
Last week I mused about the pleasure in returning to a familiar series and that leads me to a not dissimilar topic, but first I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of John Spencer. As Leo McGarry, Chief of Staff to President Jed Bartlet on... 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.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... Dagger of Kamui
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-19-2003)
What They SayOn the eve of the Meiji restoration, as a slumbering Japan awakens and turns its eyes westward, an innkeeper finds a baby named Jiro in a drifting boat; his only companion a glittering blade, the Dagger of Kamui. When Jiro is thirteen, his ad... TREASURE PLANET directors to do another genre animated film?
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-16-2002)
During an interview to promote their newest Disney animated feature, TREASURE PLANET, directors Ron Clements and John Musker (both directed THE LITTLE MERMAID, ALADDIN and HERCULES) had this to say about the possibility of directing another animated scien... TREASURE PLANET trailer up now
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-17-2002)
Disney has released the first trailer to it's animate re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, called now, of course, TREASURE PLANET. The film, sporting the voice talents of David Hyde Pierce, Martin Short, Emma Thompson, centers on a gr... 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... TOP 12: Audiences want more TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 12-05-2004)
For the third week in a row NATIONAL TREASURE has topped the box office charts. The Nicolas Cage action-adventure film crossed the coveted $100 million dollar barrier this weekend, netting an estimated $17.1 M in ticket sales over these past three days. T... Box Office: Paramount Finds Memorial Day Treasure with INDY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-25-2008)
Nineteen years ago, a movie that was believed to be wrapping up a popular franchise was finishing its opening weekend right around this time. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade premiered on 2,327 theaters on May 24, 1989 and tallied up a 29.3 mil ... STAR WARS EPISODE II, TREASURE PLANET coming to IMAX
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 09-10-2002)
The reports and rumors of reports are true: Lucasfilm has announced a November 1 re-release of a spiffed up STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES in IMAX theaters. Spiffed up because the film has been put through the same process that translated Ron ... Abrams Looking for NY TREASURE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
There's nothing like real life quirky behavior inspiring Hollywood. Variety is reporting that producer-director J.J Abrams and Paramount Pictures have hatched a new movie idea, based around a particular New York home, which had hidden passages and secret ... TOP 12: Thanksgiving audiences go back for more TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-28-2004)
Over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend NATIONAL TREASURE took in nearly $50 million dollars, holding on to top position in the box office standings. In hindsight, the Thansksgiving holiday turned out to be a pretty good experience for nearly all the films... TREASURE PLANET costs plenty
by Mike Whybark (Thu 12-05-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER covers Disney's $47 million dollar writedown on previously reported earnings in the wake of Thanksgiving weekend's unexpectedly poor opening for TREASURE PLANET.The same announcement also acknowledged an ongoing financial investigat... Future TREASURE PLANET projects could be in the works
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-16-2002)
During an interview promoting the latest addition to the Disney animated pantheon, TREASURE PLANET, Thomas Schumacher, President of Walt Disney Feature Animation discussed the possibility of future direct to video releases of TREASURE and a possible telev... TREASURE PLANET premiere pics
by Sue Schneider (Wed 12-04-2002)
The World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' TREASURE PLANET, the futuristic retelling of TREASURE ISLAND, was recently held at the Historic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif. and the stars were out in full force to catch a glimpse of this latest animated ... TREASURE PLANET teaser poster posted
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 08-23-2002)
The teaser poster for the spacey-spin on Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, Disney's TREASURE PLANET, has been released by the studio and it looks promising. While most films sporting traditional cel animation have not held up well in recent years,... eigoMANGA Television Programming Headed To National Television (Tue 08-24-2004)
Read all about their plans here.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... 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 ... 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... Latest in Euroshock Soundtracks
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-04-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Those of us who first saw Mario Bava's classic 1960 shocker, BLACK SUNDAY in the US, probably heard it with a terrific score by Les Baxter. But this was not the film's original musical soundtrack that was a new score commissio... Terror in the Woods!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-20-2004)
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed that there weren’t any cartoon series on my list of TV series worthy of DVD seasoning a couple weeks ago. Well, that’s because I have a whole separate list for animation! Enjoy!BEANY & CECIL – Yeah, there was an exc... 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... Coming Soon: Musical REVOLUTIONS
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-09-2003)
SOUNDTRACK & FILM MUSIC NEWSThe Maverick Records soundtrack to THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS will be released on November 4, 2003, one day before the movie opens, and will have over an hour of music on it, including the song "In My Head" by Pale 3, which pla... 23.5 Degrees Movie Review: Bloodline---The Movie
by Jason Rhodes (Sat 05-24-2008)
Sidestepping inconvenient historical details and unburdened by factual evidence, director Bruce Burgess, whose prior directorial masterpieces include Dreamland: Area 51, The Bermuda Triangle Solved? and Bigfootville, takes a running le... 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... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... VIZ Launches New SHONEN JUMP Imprint (Tue 12-21-2004)
New imprint to offer cutting-edge manga titles San Francisco, CA, December 15, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has announced the launch of SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED, a new...TREASURE PLANET going for regular and IMAX release
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 01-25-2002)
Following the successful IMAX releases of FANTASIA 2000 and the special edition BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney Studios has announced it will release its next major animated feature, the sci-fi adventure TREASURE PLANET, in both normal and IMAX editions.This... Fractured Soundtrack
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-26-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Brothers and award-winning film composers Jeff and Mychael Danna reunite to invest Gregory Hoblit’s thriller, Fracture, with a sheen of dark, reflective melody and atmosphere. The soundtrack was rel... Viz-In Vol. 12, No. 12 (Fri 12-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 12 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING MARCH `01 FEATURING ART OF GUNDAM WING Viz Illustration Book -- art by the animators of the Gundam Wing Television Show -- color and b&w, 96 pages -- $19.95 USA/$ 30....Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that haven’t picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, they’ve ann... Lupin the 3rd: Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Mon 10-15-2007)
What They SayGoemon is getting married! Well, he was until his bride, Murasaki, was kidnapped by an evil organization of ninja: the Fuma Clan. Their ransom is the Shuujoh Vase, the key to a legacy of untold wealth that has been hidden for hundreds of year... Wild Arms Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-01-2003)
What They SayARMS - mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did this twenty five-year-old gunslinger end up in the body of a five year-old boy? These ... Aika R-16 Virgin Mission
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-11-2008)
What They SayBefore becoming the sensual and sensational Agent AIKa there was
Aika Sumeragi, an unemployed student who, after years of training,
just received her C Class salvaging license. Setting out on her first
adventure alongside the school's residen... Midara Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 06-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumisuke KotoyoshiTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SayYou\'ve seen his work in Saber Marionette J, now get ready to experience what Yumisuke Kotoyoshi is truly famous for in Japan his erotic manga! Midara is the firs... Tekkon Kinkreet
by Bryan Morton (Fri 01-25-2008)
What They SayFrom the creators of Animatrix comes this visually-stunning new anime film based on a popular Japanese manga written by Taiyo Matsumoto. In Treasure Town, where the moon smiles and young boys can fly, life can be both gentle and brutal. This ... SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-19-2007)
What They SaySummer, 2006. A 5th grader Ryuhei discovers a notebook entitled “Tokyo Exploring Records.” It was a journal kept by his father, Shohei, when he was around Ryuhei’s age. Ryuhei forms his own exploration party with his frien... Dvine Luv
by Luis Cruz (Sat 08-16-2003)
What They SayHyde with his sidekick Sakura are treasure hunters. They are staying in a small village while they look for their treasure, the legacy of the Old World! The treasure lies inside a cave and Hyde finds a lot of action during his search, fightin... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... Mars Daybreak Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-13-2006)
What They SayThe crew of the Ship of Aurora has finally found the treasure that they\'ve been searching for, but trouble has found them in a big way! Not only do they have to fend off an entire assault fleet from the Earth Forces, but they realize that th... SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 04-11-2008)
What They SaySummer, 2006. A 5th grader Ryuhei discovers a notebook entitled "Tokyo Exploring Records." It was a journal kept by his father, Shohei, when he was around Ryuhei's age. Ryuhei forms his own exploration party with his friends Shun and Yoshio... "Wario: Master Of Disguise"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 04-22-2007)
Do you remember Wario? I hope you do, otherwise you probably are not reading this review right now. For every hero to be a hero there must be a villain. For fire fighters it is obviously fire, for Batman it is the Joker, and for Mario it is Bowser. Yes... Mars Daybreak Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-10-2006)
What They SayAs the final pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, Captain Elizabeth makes a startling announcement: they\'re going to build a new RB out of the spare parts and the training module.
There are going to be dangerous times ahead, buts ... INVADERS OF THE LOST GOLD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 07-28-2003)
This title kicks off Crash Cinema’s new subsidiary label Mondo Crash, which is dedicated to preserving forgotten psychotronic trash flicks in digital format, so that future generations can harshly misjudge us. INVADERS makes for a fine choice as a premier... 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) ... THE ANDY SIDARIS COLLECTION Volume One
by Brian Thomas (Fri 11-07-2003)
It was tough to be a video store customer or late night cable TV viewer during a certain period without often coming across the work of Andy Sidaris. At first glance, one might take his films as indistinguishable from any other direct-to-video exploitatio... 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... 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... 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... .hack// (aka: .hack//AI-Buster novel) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 09-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tatsuya Hamazaki / Illustrations: Rei IzumiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayAI buster follows the adventures of Albireo, as he plays a beta version of what will soon be known as \"The World.\" In his j... One Piece Season 1 Part 2
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 10-01-2008)
The hidden treasure in this collection is the English voice cast.hat They SayLetter of Marque
The saga continues… As the Straw Hat pirates find themselves in a battle between good and evil, between right and wrong, the gratitude of those involved ... Elemental Gelade Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-23-2006)
What They SayCou, the bumbling rookie of the \"Red Lynx\" sky pirate squadron, has just discovered the treasure of a lifetime - a mighty member of the ancient race of Edel Raids. Ren, at first glance, seems to be a shy and defenseless girl, but she holds... Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 5
Overall: 5
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 5
Plot: 3
English Acting: 3
Music: 4
Overall: 3.8
Intro
I wasn't re... 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 ... Enchanter Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Izumi KawachiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayEukanaria and Haruhiko are hot on the trail of the elusive Demon-Stones in an all out treasure hunt. When digging for buried treasure, you have to have the right a... Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... VIZ Media to release TEKKONKINKREET: BLACK & WHITE (Thu 08-02-2007)
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF EDGY MANGA TEKKONKINKREET: BLACK & WHITE BY TAIYO MATSUMOTO Acclaimed Series Blends Japanese And Western Art Styles And Offers Gritty And Surrealistic Portrayal of Disaffected Urban Youth San Francisco, CA, August 1, 2007...Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...Slayers: Movie Box (Thinpak)
by Megan Lavey (Wed 09-21-2005)
What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to hi... King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-19-2004)
What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another... 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... Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!This is the spiritual successor to Cagliostro, a fun film that will keep you grinning.
Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track with some spot-checking of the English dub. For a title from 1987, the dialogue, sound... Millar Talks About Smallville Mysteries (Mon 01-24-2005)
"This season really has been a treasure hunt," Millar says. "So towards the end of the season we climax the treasure hunt, we see the three elements that are put together. We see what happens with that. Lex, Lana and Clark are intimately involved in that ...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...Mao-Chan Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-03-2004)
What They SayMao-Chan and her fellow Unified Defense Force partners are in for more adventure and mayhem! Mao-Chan loses her clover-shaped badge, so Misora and Sylvia are dispatched to defend against another alien attack, but it is not quite the same w... KO Beast Vol. #3: Clash of the Jinns
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-09-2003)
What They SayYuni’s been kidnapped! As the Beasts race to rescue her, S.P. Icegal is quickly losing in on Gaia’s location, while V-Darn and V-Sion are closing in on them both! When all their paths cross, you just know there’s going to be... 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... 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... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... 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... KO Beast Vol. #1: Password to Treaure!
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-10-2003)
What They SayT-t-t-treasure?? Who cares about saving the world when there’s treasure to be found! When Wan and his voracious appetite hook up with bossy little Mei-Mer and playboy Bud Mint, they won’t let anything stand in their way (includin... Sherlock Hound Casefile 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-07-2002)
What They Say221 Baker Street has gone to the dogs! Based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories, Sherlock Hound delivers an inspiring introduction of these classic mysteries to new audiences. The wonderful story telling and signature direc... 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... MAPS
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-21-2005)
What They SayOne boy will risk it all on a heroic journey through space in search of the truth. He and his devoted girlfriend will encounter unimaginable villains and take part in awesome battles to find the star map that will save the galaxy - or so they... Desert Punk Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-23-2006)
What They SayThe Great Kanto Desert is a place of extremes, and those who manage to thrive and survive at times seem harsher than the climate. Yet even these remnants of humanity have a softer side.
When Junko shows up with a shady job and a shadier bene... Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Fri 02-24-2006)
What They SayThe year is 4699. A young adventurer sets off to find Captain Ahab and his crew of outlaw whale hunters. Only Ahab can save his home planet from the most horrific beast known throughout the universe-The Moby Dick.The Review!The journey to Moa... Tekkon Kinkreet
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-05-2007)
What They SayFrom the creators of Animatrix comes this visually-stunning new anime film based on a popular Japanese manga written by Taiyo Matsumoto. In Treasure Town, where the moon smiles and young boys can fly, life can be both gentle and brutal. This ... Orphen Vol. #2
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 4
Music: 2.5
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.4
-Intro... Coyote Ragtime Show English Cast List (Fri 12-08-2006)
In the future, the 21st Century of the Galactic Calendar (or G.C.) to be precise, the Milky Way Federation has decided to respond to the political uprising on planet Graceland by bombing its population into annihilation. Into this impending tragedy comes ...Last Fantasy Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Creative Hon / Artist: Yong-Wan KwonTranslated by:Sora HanAdapted by:What They SayTian and Drei von Richenstein, two unlikely heroes, embark on an adventure filled with excitement...intrigue...and a bit of comic reli... Ninja Scroll Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Wed 04-26-2006)
What They SayThe war between the clans reaches its climax as Shigure is kidnapped by the Kimon clan, leaving both the Hiruko and Jubei desperately chasing after them. As the powers of the Light Maiden grow stronger, friends and enemies become harder to te... Samurai XXX
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-28-2004)
What They SayFeudal Japan was a land beset with warfare and strife. Families were torn asunder and siblings were divided by conflict and chaos. Matagoro Yoshimura has been hired by the feudal lords to seek out a treasure of incredible wealth - but there\'... Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-20-2003)
What They SayThe tranquility of a traditional Japanese wedding is shattered when the bride is kidnapped by evil Ninja! Their ransom demand is simple: the key to a hidden treasure!
Unfortunately for the Ninja of the Fuma Clan, the groom is a master sword... Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #30
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-06-2004)
What They SayIn the 30th installment of the show that is slowly rotting the brains of the entire AnimEigo staff, Mendou and the gang search for the family treasure in the strangest of places in \"Haunted Special: Raiders of the Lost Mendou.\" The squared ... Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-29-2005)
What They SayThe Columbus Egg. It\'s a treasure that not only holds innumerable wealth, but also has an unimaginably deadly power.... control over the weather. Legend says that Columbus found it on his first voyage. But legends are just legends, right?!
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