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by DAVID V. BARRETT (Fri 03-10-2006)
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is one of those publishing phenomena that authors and publishers dream of. It sold millions of copies in its first year and is about to be released as a major film. But why did it become so huge? After all, as a murder-myste... Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-16-2005)
Genre:Science Fiction/Comedy.Studio:Hollywood Pictures.Production Company:Spyglass Entertainment.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Martin Freeman (Arthur Dent); Mos Def (Ford Prefect); Sam Rockwell (Zaphod Beeblebrox); Zooey Deschanel (Trisha "Trillian" ... STAR TREK: THE STARFLEET SURVIVAL GUIDE
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 10-08-2002)
STAR TREK: THE STARFLEET SURVIVAL GUIDE is the latest in a long line of parodies based on the WORST CASE SCENARIO HANDBOOK. The original, for those two or three readers who haven't seen it in stores and/or caught the television version, is an amusing coll... 
PHENOMENA magazine and website have arrived!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-21-2003)
PHENOMENA has arrived.Mania Entertainment, the parent company which owns CINESCAPE magazine, has just launched a brand new sister magazine and website devoted to the exploration of the unexplained. PHENOMENA magazine presents all the news from the strange... Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 12-19-2006)
It’s that time of year again where shopping becomes warfare and finding that perfect gift is some times more stressful than actually buying it.
That’s where this Gift Guide comes in handy. It’s not the end-all, be-all of Gift ... INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (Hardcover)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-14-2008)
For several years DK Publishing has partnered with Lucasfilm to bring the details of the Star Wars universe to life. The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga and Star Wars C... DOCTOR WHO: DALEK SURVIVAL GUIDE
by Richard Salter (Thu 10-17-2002)
As with STAR TREK: THE STARFLEET SURVIVAL GUIDE, the DALEK SURVIVAL GUIDE is another book inspired by the WORST CASE SCENARIO HANDBOOK series, which features collections of hazardous situations along with tips on how to extricate yourself from them. Unlik... COMIC-CON: The HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY teaser is shown!
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Fri 07-23-2004)
We've just received word that the teaser trailer for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY was shown moments ago at the Pixar panel held at the San Diego Comic Convention. Running between 30 to 60 seconds long, here's how our correspondent described the im... The Science Of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
by M. Steven Felty (Tue 11-29-2005)
Michael Hanlon has been the science editor for The Daily Mail (London) for more than four years. The fact that Hanlon is a Brit probably gives him a sharper insight into the work of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy. Hanlon's bo... Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)
With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and... Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... TV Guide ranks 35 greatest TREK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-12-2002)
Ending the dry spell in recent weeks in which no fan club/genre organization/magazine/museum/ rotary club re-ranked the greatest episodes/moments/aliens/ships/bloopers/flubs/continuity errors/hairstyles/laser colors in STAR TREK history, TV GUIDE has anno... STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 05-10-2002)
Daniel Wallace has updated the STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS to include characters from EPISODE I, EPISODE II and the Del Rey NEW JEDI ORDER novel series. Wallace, who has written and/or contributed to countless STAR WARS resource books, picked... "Metal: The Definitive Guide"
by Tim Janson (Sat 03-31-2007)
Its fans are among the most loyal and most rabid in the music industry, and it has survived nearly forty years by having the uncanny ability to constantly re-invent itself…it is Heavy Metal. Metal: The Definitive Guide is no mere hyperbole... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twentieth
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-14-2005)
Somewhat overshadowed by the theatrical release of the long awaited cinematic adaptation, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has returned once more to its original medium. Following on from 2004's Tertiary Phase (just released on CD in expanded form) i... STARGATE scoop next week in TV GUIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-23-2003)
Next week's issue of TV Guide will feature a cover story for STARGATE SG-1 saluting it as "sci-fi's biggest hit". Included in the magazine will be a feature interview with the show's star, Richard Dean Anderson, as well as talk about the upcoming eighth s... I, WHO: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE DR. WHO NOVELS
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 01-11-2000)
When the long-running British science-fiction TV series `Doctor Who` was unceremoniously cancelled by the BBC in 1990, rabid fans (a.k.a. Whovians) were soon treated to all-new adventures in the form of original novels. Virgin Publishing debuted the first... HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE finally sees green
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-03-2003)
After almost two decades of being trapped in development hell, Walt Disney Pictures has finally given a greenlight for the feature film adaptation of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Filming is scheduled to commence next year in England, with city sc... HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE Vogons spotted!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-28-2005)
Appearing over at the CHUD website are three scans of interest to those who have been anxiously awaiting our first look at the Vogons that will appear in THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie. This race of belligerent, foul-smelling and generally unl... HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY hitches onto video
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-25-2002)
Remember the long ago mini-series of Douglas Adam's HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY? The 1981 translation of his classic science fiction comedy that ran all of six episodes and starred Peter Jones, Simon Jones and David Dixon?No? No matter. It's being re... TV GUIDE Unveiling ENTERPRISE
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-03-2001)
This week we'll all finally get an official look at the title starship from the UPN TV network's coming ENTERPRISE. TV GUIDE has issued a press release announcing that the July 9th issue of the magazine will feature a special cover story devoted to the se... AICN Sneaks "Hitchhiker's Guide" (Mon 01-31-2005)
AICN's Moriarty has reported on seeing an early test screening of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY.Here are a couple choice quotes:"...I thought the film was a glorious shambling tribute to the work of Adams, a beautifully realized vision filled to th..."World War Z"
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-09-2006)
Most of our classic movie monsters were drawn from some literary touchstone. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein pretty much created both the horror and science fiction genres as soon as it was published. Dracula is the undisputed king of vampire novels... HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY adds scripter
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)
VARIETY reports Karey Kirkpatrick has been tapped to co-adapt the oft-reworked touchstone of geek culture, THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. With novels, radio and television series already long available, the movie plans continue a feature adaptation... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Six
by Jason Davis (Tue 06-28-2005)
As the final notes of the Eagles' "Journey of the Sorcerer" fade into silence, so ends the legacy of Douglas Adams in the medium that gave birth to it. The fourth installment of the Quintessential Phase of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY closes one ... Special One-Day Content for GUIDE
by News Editor (Tue 09-13-2005)
Today THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY arrives on DVD. To celebrate, Buena Vista is offering a special one-day-only event on the official site. For September 13th only, the site will be providing visitors with special password which will allow them to... TV GUIDE has three genre shows on 50 worst shows of all time
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-16-2002)
Surprisingly, given how many clunker shows the science fiction genre has produced (oh, but when one hits it's so, so sweet) when TV GUIDE unleashed its 50 Worst Shows of All Time list in this week's issue, there were only three genre entries there. To few... HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE Still Alive?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-04-2002)
Contrary to what you might think, author Douglas Adams premature demise doesn't seem to have put the kibosh on a film based on his THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, according to his ex-agent.While talking to the BBC's Drive program, Ed Victor spoke of... CULT FICTION: A READER'S GUIDE
by Denise Dumars (Fri 08-25-2000)
So you`ve read all of James M. Cain`s hard-boiled novels. But have you heard of Paul Cain, the `hardest of the hardboiled`? Of course you`ve read William S. Burroughs, but what about Clarence Cooper Jr., `the black William Burroughs`? If you think you`ve ... Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 12-18-2006)
It’s that time of year again where shopping becomes warfare and finding that perfect gift is some times more stressful than actually buying it.
That’s where this Gift Guide comes in handy. It’s not the end-all, be-all of Gift ... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE: Fit the Twenty-First
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-21-2005)
Suffering from less of the heavy-handed narration that's marred the two previous installments of this series, the third episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's Quandary Phase seems more suited to audio adaptation than its narrative-drenched forb... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Third
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-06-2005)
There seems to be a pattern forming with respect to the Dirk Maggs produced installments of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. When each series begins, Maggs is forced, as a byproduct of the late Douglas Adams's style, to dramatize a substantial quant... Fry will be your GUIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-20-2005)
The BBC website has confirmed that the voice for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY has been found, and it's Stephen Fry. A self-professed fan of the Douglas Adams novels, Fry told the Beeb, "Being asked to do the voice of The Guide is like having your ... THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MYSTERIOUS BEINGS
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 11-20-2002)
Alien hunter John A Keel's new book, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MYSTERIOUS BEINGS, is a fabulous read. It is, of course, a load of unsubstantiated hogwashbut that should in no way discourage someone from picking up the endlessly amusing volume. Much like Keel'... TV GUIDE honors STAR TREK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-10-2002)
TV GUIDE is finally honoring the 35th anniversary of the STAR TREK franchise with, count them, 35 five separate alternate covers for next week's TV GUIDE. That's right, 35. The issues, sporting images from the casts of all five TREK live action shows (STA... 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... Malkovich thumbs a ride on GUIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-16-2004)
Actor John Malkovich has joined the cast of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY movie. Unlike the earlier casting announcements, Malkovich is playing a character not seen in Douglas Adams' novel but one created for the film (at the instruction of the nov... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUINTESSENTIAL PHASE: Fit the Twenty-Four
by Jason Davis (Sun 06-12-2005)
When Dirk Maggs set about adapting the latter three volumes of Douglas Adams' increasingly inaccurately named HITCHHIKER'S trilogy, fans of the twelve original radio episodes were understandably confused. While the first series basically follows the same... STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES AND VESSELS
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 09-25-2003)
No, he's not Hayden Christensen... He's W. Haden Blackman. But he is linked to the STAR WARS universe, thanks to his incredibly well done book, THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES AND VESSELS. As you might imagine, the book collects and describes every ST... GUIDE going good
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-17-2004)
In the latest update to the blog on the official HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY website, executive producer Robbie Stamp welcomes readers and reassures them that the movie will remain true to the roots of Douglas Adams' classic novel. "Every version of ... Transformers Identification and Price Guide
by Tim Janson (Thu 05-10-2007)
More than 20 years after they took America by storm, the Transformers Toy line seems to be stronger than ever, bolstered by a big-budget Hollywood movie, and toys that just keep coming. What better time for a brand new Transformers price and, far mor... WB Options ARSONIST'S GUIDE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
The Indie branch of Warner Bros., Warner Independent, has optioned the rights to AN ARSONIST'S GUIDE TO WRITERS' HOMES IN NEW ENGLAND, a book which was published by author Brock Clarke and Algonquin Books just last month. John Wells, Claire Polstein &... Sena to Guide WITCH
by News Editor (Sat 09-10-2005)
Columbia Pictures is in final talks with Dominic Sena to direct SEASON OF THE WITCH, from a script by Bragi F. Schut.The story centers on a group of knights in 14th century France who must transport a woman accused of witchcraft to a mountain abbey, where... Star Trek
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-19-2006)
Release Date: May 8, 2009 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: J.J. Abrams Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci Starring: Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Bruce Gree... Geek Chic: CINESCAPE's Alternative Holiday Gift Guide
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-18-2002)
Music soothes the savage breast, they say. And there's nothing more savage than someone who hasn't been introduced to the world of movie soundtracks. Give a friend or loved one a film score and make the world a better place. For starters, you can try:THE ... J.J. Abrams talks LOST and STAR TREK XI
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-11-2006)
TV Guide posted an interview with J.J. Abrams in which he talks about the upcoming season of LOST and his upcoming film STAR TREK XI.TV Guide writes:TV Guide: What can you tell us about the new season?Abrams: A lot of the season's already figured out, and... Forster to Guide Bond 22
by News Editor (Tue 06-19-2007)
Columbia Pictures and MGM have signed Marc Forster to direct the 22nd James Bond film.
Forster direcetd FINDING NEVERLAND, STRANGER THAN FICTION and has recently wrapped THE KITE RUNNER.
He will begin working soon with Paul Haggis to rewrite... Event Guide
by Matt Kamen (Sat 08-25-2007)
With the hangovers from Amecon fading, the pangs of longing kick in for the next convention where you can drain your wallet and damage your liver. With that in mind, let's take a look ahead at what the rest of the year promises in terms of cons and events... The 2006 HD Buying Guide
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-26-2006)
With Thanksgiving past us and the holiday buying season in full swing, I thought this would be the perfect time to present the first Annual High Def Review HD Buying Guide. Instead of our usually news and review, this time I’m going to high... TV Head Buyer’s Guide
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 11-15-2006)
Got a television fanatic in the family? Are you a TV fanatic with family begging you for ideas of what you might like for a holiday gift? Well I’m here to help with a list of some of the best buys for your holiday dollar this year.&nb... Holiday Gaming Guide
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-26-2002)
I think it's almost over. It is this nasty little storm that I've been enduring, the arrival of way too many video games. I mean, I'm all for video games, but when you start tossing on an insane amount of course work, balancing time can be perilous. I've ... New price guide for comics announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-21-2003)
Have some Golden Age back issues that you would consider parting with? Maybe you're thinking of letting your first Todd McFarlane issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN that you had professionally graded go up for auction on eBay? If so, you've got a new tool that... Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)
I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De... All TV and No Play Make David a Dull Boy
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-19-2005)
This is both the best and the worst time of year for a TV writer. It's the best because a new season is in bloom, with promising new entertainments across the dial. It's the worst because I suddenly have even less of a social life than normal. I've seen s... Your holiday DVD guide
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)
As we move toward the holiday shopping season, more studios are announcing tentative release dates for new DVD titles. We've compiled a list of the major releases from various studios and their announced release dates; in many of these cases the artwork a... THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY THE QUANDARY PHASE - Fit the Twenty-Second
by Jason Davis (Sat 05-28-2005)
Each installment of the Quandary Phase has made marked improvements on its predecessors, and the fourth part is no exception. It is now readily apparent that adapter Dirk Maggs has integrated the final volumes of Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker series into on... Paperback Review: Movie London
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 05-24-2008)
From Fodor’s to Frommer’s and everything in between, the travel buff doesn’t lack for informative journey guides no matter their destination. Yet the traveling movie fanatic requires a unique synthesis in a companion book, a synthesis th... ANIME EXPLOSION!
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 11-15-2002)
In the introduction to his new book of criticism, called ANIME EXPLOSION! astute author Patrick Drazen address the question of why he felt he needed to write his book. "Why have guide [to anime] at all?" he asks rhetorically. "Shouldn't art be allowed to ... An Otaku Love Guide
by Janet Houck (Thu 05-03-2007)
One is such a lonely number...and it can be hard, trying to find someone who isn’t weirded out by your anime and manga collection and the wallscrolls in the bedroom. Today’s column is for you, the anime/manga hobbyist looking for love.
... McGuigan Will Guide EQUALIZER
by News Editor (Fri 01-27-2006)
The Weinstein Co. has hired Paul McGuigan to direct the big screen version of THE EQUALIZER.The story will be set in New York and, as previously reported, is an adaptation of the TV show, created by Richard Lindheim, which starred Edward Woodward. The se... Douglas Adams - So Long and Thanks...
by James T. Voelpel & Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 06-08-2001)
'There are of course many problems connected with life, of which some of the most popular are 'Why are people born?' 'Why do they die?' 'Why do they spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?'' This was only one of the many biting phil... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Lucas Details Both STAR WARS Shows
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-21-2007)
George Lucas has provided more details on both of his upcoming STAR WARS television series to TV Guide. One will be the next SW Clone Wars series set in CG animated style. The other will be a new live action series set in the SW universe. In the... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... Michael Keaton discusses WHITE NOISE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-07-2005)
Opening in theaters today, the new paranormal thriller WHITE NOISE examines the unnerving discovery of electronic voice phenomena (EVP). Researchers claim that by using voice recording equipment and playing back supposedly dead air, spooky voices can be h... Stardate 0009.25: Reality Showing
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-25-2000)
Last week during a visit to Paramount Studios, I got a few rumors confirmed, but a few others muddled even further. While giving a tour of the Gower Theatre on the lot, one of the guides mentioned that Robert Duncan McNeill and Roxann Dawson had just film... Fourth season ENTERPRISE price slashed in half
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-18-2004)
Even though the spectre of cancellation for ENTERPRISE has been abated (at least for the start of the show's fourth season), a new story has surfaced that, if accurate, paints UPN's decision to renew the sci-fi series in an entirely new light.According to... Is BUFFY's Spike really an ANGEL?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)
TV Guide just posted a new article dissecting the season finale spoilers for a number of popular shows including ANGEL, 24, ALIAS and THE WEST WING. While some of what the Guide offers is nothing better than speculation talk on what might happen when the... Captain Quirk Part 1
by Eric Moro (Mon 08-27-2001)
On Oct. 3, 2001, the latest series in the ultra-popular STAR TREK franchise, ENTERPRISE, will debut on the UPN with a 13 episode commitment. Chronicling the adventures of his fledgling crew as he ushers mankind out into space for the first time the serie... Stan Lee Gives Comic MOVIE TIPS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)
The guys over at Movies.com have launched a new "Complete guide to Comics & Movies" on their site. Along with some fun trivia quizzes related to comic movies, they also have featured the legendary comic writer Stan Lee in the... THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 06-05-2002)
The Mothman represents one of the oddest of Fortean phenomena. It's tenacious enough to be taken seriously, yet doesn't fit in well with any other such weirdness. Every few years we get a 'flap' of sightings people who see a tall, dark stranger with wing... Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)
Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)
When I first started writing about the comic book industry, one of the first people in the industry that I became fast friends with was colorist Laura Martin. She was working with the online magazine, Sequential Tart and coloring a multitude of proj... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)
Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'... UNEXPLAINED!
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
Need a quick fix on the ol` Chupacabra? Some quick info on the Jersey Devil? The low-down on those Cottington fairies? The 411 on Hanger 18? Well, Jerome Clark has been poring over this stuff for three decades, and has updated his book UNEXPLAINED! STRANG... I, WHO 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-05-2001)
When does Lars Pearson find the time to have a life? You would think no one could assemble the insightful and horrifically complex guide book known as I, WHO and still manage to conduct a normal existence. In cataloguing and reviewing every single aspect ... 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... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 6: Back to the Small Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-16-1999)
And the Earth shook. If it didn`t, then it must have been a movement of damn near equal proportion to the fans of a little television series they had had refused to let die. They had taken `control` of the show`s destiny by generating an unprecedente... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Hiro's dad is ... Hiro's dad on "Heroes"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-21-2006)
According to TV Guide, NBC has cast Masi Oka's (Hiro) real life father to play the same role on the hit show Heroes.TV Guide writes, "As exclusively reported by TV Guide magazine, none other than George Takei has been cast as the father of Heroes' St... SF Obstacles
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-08-2007)
No matter the series, author, or even the medium used, science fiction is a genre inherently linked to (and some may say delimited by) technology. Hard line SF creators like Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and William Gibson may make extrapolating curre... Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-10-2008)
When Anchor Bay released the Dario Argento Collection I jumped at the chance to see the “The Italian Hitchcock” and his collection of films. I even took the time to watch them in chronological order to see how Dario Argento would grow as a fil... FOLLOWING
by Tony Whitt (Sun 04-28-2002)
There's nothing worse than a reviewer pronouncing that he's "seen the future of filmmaking" in the work of a particular director - so for your sake (and mine), I'll resist that temptation. I will go so far as to say that Christopher Nolan, director and wr... Untangling the Web?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 04-17-2002)
The impossible has happened. Marvel has seen several of its major properties adapted in some solidly entertaining motion pictures, and now, after decades of waiting and wondering, we are about to see the flagship hero of the Marvel Universe swinging his w... Seeing UNSEEN EVIL - Part One
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
So, you walk into your local video superstore this week and find the new-release wall covered with twenty copies of some snore-fest, and maybe fifty copies of some pretentious waste of time. Then, you realize you've seen every other major new release. Now... Spider-Man's Arch-Dafoe Part One
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 05-07-2002)
If there's one thing actors in comic book movies get asked a lot, it's if they're a "fan" of comics. Actor Willem Dafoe, currently impressing comic book aficionados and casual moviegoers alike as the Green Goblin in this summer's eagerly anticipated big-s... BLADE II
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-22-2002)
In 1996, BLADE began with a fabulous, kinetic sequence set in a vampire disco where jets of blood rained down from the ceiling as the bloodsuckers attacked their suddenly alarmed victims only to be interrupted by the arrival of vampire hunter Blade (Wesl... SPIDER-MAN 2 screenwriters speak
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-09-2002)
The screenwriters of SPIDER-MAN 2, among others, are talking about what fans can expect in the sequel to Marvel Comic's biggest film to date. The writers, replacing SPIDER-MAN's David Koepp who decided not to return for a second outing, are Alfred Gough a... Casting a Spell Over The City of Brotherly Love
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-20-2002)
About a week or so ago, on May 10-12, Wizard World debuted its brand-new comic book convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Wizard World East was, as most comic insiders know, the work of WIZARD Magazine, one of the hobb... ANGEL "Tomorrow"
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 05-21-2002)
What would Buffy think?As ANGEL heads into the summer with last night's third season finale, we find several story threads culminating in true cliffhanger fashion. Of them all, the one that would truly give Buffy, who is toiling away elsewhere on the UPN ... Carter: X-FILES 2 will stand alone
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-16-2002)
It looks like with the end of THE X-FILES days away, Chris Carter has already moved on to his next project: X-FILES 2. While Carter talked to CINESCAPE magazine recently in general terms about what fans could expect from a follow up to 1998's X-FILES: FIG... Piller talks DEAD ZONE show
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-19-2002)
DEAD ZONE executive producer Michael Piller is talking about how he hopes to spin the classic Stephen King story out into an entire series. The story, which centers on a man who can see people's future by touching them, ended in King's book with hero John... Robert Patrick: Case Closed Part One
by MELISSA J. PERENSON (Fri 05-10-2002)
Never mind a warm up period: from the moment he jumped into active duty on THE X-FILES in season eight, Robert Patrick knew his character almost instantly. "I had a real good essence," he says matter-of-factly.
Dogget (Robert Patrick) and Reyes (Ann... Braga, Berman reflect on ENTERPRISE season one, STAR TREK 10
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-22-2002)
With the first season of ENTERPRISE coming to an end tonight, creators Rick Berman and Brannon Braga are talking about their famous working relationship, and launching the fifth STAR TREK series, and the upcoming STAR TREK: NEMESIS. "I think we are in ex... Dorkin' Around, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 03-09-2002)
Last weekend, fans of Evan Dorkin's frighteningly accurate portrait of the comic/sci-fi collector geek mentality, the Eltingville Club, saw their unlikely heroes in full animation for the very first time. This past Sunday, the Cartoon Network debuted a ha... ANGEL Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-31-2001)
The WB TV network has released info on the January 14th episode of ANGEL, titled "Birthday."On her birthday, Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) visions become so painful that they propel her into an astral state and a life-threatening coma. Visited by a demo... TWIN PEAKS: THE FIRST SEASON
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 01-09-2002)
David Lynch may be considered one of the premier American directors (and rightly so to these eyes) in critical circles, but his unique brand of visceral "entertainment" rarely strikes a chord with general audiences. The major exception was his creation, a... Video This Week: December 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-25-2001)
First of all, let us all here at the CINESCAPE video secton offer you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. Do yourself a favor, and take a break from your busy schedule to sit down and watch one of your favorite holiday shows - IT'S A WONDERFUL L... THE WORLD OF SHANNARA
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 12-21-2001)
Fantasy fan sweetheart Terry Brooks has teamed up with writer Teresa Patterson and illustrator David Cherry to create a guide to one of the most popular fantasy worlds since Middle EarthShannara. Shannara was born in Brooks' 1977 novel, THE SWORD OF SHANN... Lawless Returning To X-FILES?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-06-2001)
Though it was hinted that her two-episode guest stint on THE X-FILES might become a recurring character, Lucy Lawless says she won't be coming back any time soon.While talking to TV Guide, Lawless addressed the possibility of her return on the series, say... How Does Marvel's Mangaverse Measure Up? Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-23-2002)
It's been a little while since the Marvel Comics myth-makers have attempted to jump-start a whole new alternate reality. In recent years, they've experienced the dismal failure of the MC2 line and the success of the ULTIMATE reimaginings. Now they've draf... THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 01-25-2002)
The filmmakers that converted John Keel's non-fiction book THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES into a Richard Gere movie were very liberal when adapting the material. If you're looking for a print version of the story you've seen on the screen, don't bother picking th... Duchovny asked to return to X-FILES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)
Surprise of surprises, it looks like Chris Carter and company did not beg David Duchovny to come back to the final episode of THE X-FILES, but Duchovny himself suggested the idea.According to TV GUIDE Online, Chris Carter asked Duchovny to direct the Apri... The MOTHMAN Cometh Part One
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 01-30-2002)
Genre-wise, the new Richard Gere film THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES would seem to be a supernatural thriller in the spooky SIXTH SENSE vein complete with visions of future events, people speaking from beyond the grave and mysterious sightings of the winged titl... So Long and Thanks for all the Salmon
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 06-13-2002)
The unexpected death of Douglas Adams caught his readers by complete surprise. The author was certainly the premiere humorist of science fiction and, genre aside, one of the funniest novelists ever. His career spanned the five books in the "increasingly i... STREET FIGHTER II
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 01-26-2002)
This half hour anime TV series was based on a popular Capcom arcade video game (not the 1970s Sonny Chiba movies). The series does a good job of weaving a story connecting all of the game's characters, rather than just one face-off after another, like in ... Time Trips - The Top Ten Time Travel Flicks
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)
On this holiday weekend, where everyone is traveling here or jetting off there, one lesser known vacation alternative also happens to be one of the coolest: that ever-enticing sci-fi trope, time travel. With it come the eternal questions that speak to the... Stan Lee talks partnership with STRIPPERELLA's Pamela Anderson
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-12-2002)
Stan Lee is talking about his previously announced (and still surprising) partnership with Pamela Anderson for the adult-oriented superhero cartoon, STRIPPERELLA. Set to hit the TNN network next year, STRIPPERELLA's main character will be voiced... now ar... DEVASTATION shipped for PCs
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-27-2003)
If UNREAL 2 has already run its course on your computer and you're looking for some new fragging experiences, DEVASTATION might be for you. Developed by Digitalo and published by ARUSH Entertainment and Groove Games, DEVASTATION employs the UNREAL engine... BATTLE CHASERS optioned
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-01-2003)
Even though it's not being currently published anymore, comic book artist Joe Madureira's BATTLE CHASERS has been optioned at 20th Century Fox. Producer Gil Netter (PHONE BOOTH) will guide the project through Fox's development process with Ken Levin and ... PRIMAL now out for PS2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-26-2003)
Sony has delivered PRIMAL, its latest action-adventure game for the PlayStation 2 to retail outlets. The game was developed by Cambridge Studios, the same gaming house behind the MEDIEVIL series.In the game players can choose between controlling a human ... MLB 2004 emerges from dugout
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-14-2003)
The latest and greatest in Sony Computer Entertainment America's baseball simulation video games, MLB 2004, is in stores. Designed by 989 Sports, it's the first time that the MLB franchise has come to Sony's PlayStation 2 gaming console."We are very prou... THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 02-20-2003)
From early on, almost every Sherlock Holmes book was meant to be the last. In the stories collected as THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle actually killed off his detective. But public sentiment was so insistent, and Doyle's desire to r... DAREDEVIL director selects next project?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-01-2003)
Via Superhero Hype, BABYLON 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski informed his fans on Usenet that the director of DAREDEVIL has shown an interest in one of his creator-owned comic book projects. According to the writer, director Mark Steven Johnson has his e... Battle Chasers
by Coming Attractions (Wed 08-06-2003)
Genre:Comic Book Adaptation/Fantasy/Action.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Stuart Hazeldine (Screenwriter); Gil Netter (Producer); Ken Levin, Jason Netter (Executive Produce... Gillian Leaving X-FILES?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 12-04-2001)
So, is Gillian Anderson really planning on exiting THE X-FILES after the end of the program's ninth season?While talking to TV Guide, the actress stated her intentions very simply, saying, "After this season, yes. My contract is up."When asked if she was ... Advantages to Gaming
by Troy Roberts, with James Stevenson (Fri 05-30-2003)
If you've been reading the news lately, you'll see that recent studies at the University of Rochester have found that people who regularly play video games full of high-speed car chases and first-person shooters have shown better visual skills than those ... WOLVERINE/DOOP # 1
by TONY WHITT (Tue 05-13-2003)
The Pink Mink, an artifact somehow connected to the mutant "Code X" phenomena, has been stolen by an obsessed collector, and Wolverine has been dispatched to find it. At the moment he finds it, however, a mysterious woman appears and takes it away. Meanwh... TRAUMA expected
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-09-2003)
A new psychological thriller begins filming in England at the end of the month. TRAUMA stars Colin Firth (WHAT A GIRL WANTS) as a husband who survives a near-fatal automobile accident to only discover that his wife died in the crash. As the widower trie... TSUNAMI sweeps ashore in April
by Eric Moro and Mike Whybark (Thu 01-23-2003)
On Wednesday, Marvel announced the creation of a new manga-inspired line of books titled TSUNAMI. There are six books within the line, all launching in April."Every couple of years Marvel does something like this," says Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Q... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION COMPANION
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 01-17-2003)
Receiving the update treatment is Pocket Books' large format trade paperback STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION COMPANION by Larry Nemecek. Ten years ago, when the first edition of COMPANION came out, it was the definitive source for information on the series... FUSE #2
by Tony Whitt (Sun 08-18-2002)
It's an "A" for enthusiasm once again as Chun Lee, Larry Guidry, and George Boone return with the second issue of their homegrown comic series, FUSE. It's a well-chosen name, as FUSE combines some great indie-style storytelling on one side with a madcap b... Comicscape - September 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-28-2002)
The summer doldrums appear to have gotten an extension this year, if this September's offering of titles is anything to go by. Not only do we have the usual mutant madness at Marvel, there's an "event" in which Bill Jemas reimagines the DC Universe (thoug... Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-23-2006)
Release Date: January 25, 2008
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Slyvester Stallone
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Jake La Botz, Tim Kang, Paul SchulzeGenre: Action, Adv... Johnson, Thomas won't be in MIAMI VICE
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-19-2002)
MIAMI VICE creator-turned-feature director Michael Mann is talking about the big screen version of the film, and what fans of the iconic 1980s show won't be seeing. According to some quick quotes to TV GUIDE, Mann confirmed Don Johnson and Philip Michael ... BUFFY gets snubbed by Emmy ballots
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-27-2002)
After years of denying the rightful Emmys for quality in television drama to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, it seems this time around the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is making things hard for Joss Whedon and company even before the Emmy votes are c... THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE MEDUSA STRAIN
by Tony Whitt (Thu 09-05-2002)
With the release of "The Medusa Strain" and "The Vanishing Earth," the folks at Revelation Films Ltd. are making good on their promise to release every episode of the British seventies science fiction program THE TOMORROW PEOPLE. Some of you may remember ... NEW YORK TIMES tees off on STAR TREK: NEMESIS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
While STAR TREK: NEMESIS has been receiving a good deal of positive buzz in recent months from those who've seen early versions and read the script, the film has now received its first bit of negative word. Writing in the NEW YORK TIMES, Stuart Klawans ha... January 6 January 12: The Best of 2002
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 01-06-2003)
I don't normally do the whole "10 best of 2002" thing. It's not really my style. It just reeks of TV Guide.Yeah, so I'm going to do my 12 best and worst TV of 2002.Take that TV Guide!The good stuff:12. ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION11. FIREFLY10. THE JOB9. GIL... Pics from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-22-2002)
As the release date looms for the latest adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy, here are some images to tide you over until you can see it on a big screen near you.THE TWO TOWERS follows Frodo (Elijah Wood)and Sam (Sean Astin) as they venture towards M... Special Covers For CSI Comics
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-07-2002)
The first issue of IDW Publishing's CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION mini-series - based on the CBS television series -- will hit stands in January with two covers.Each of the five issues will ship with two covers: a regular edition painted by Ashley Wood a... THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME II #3
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-30-2002)
When I taught Volume I of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN in my "Intro to Novel and Short Story" class, I taught it in conjunction with 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEAS, THE INVISIBLE MAN, and DRACULA, as a knowledge of all three of those novels were neces... SAVAGE DRAGON companion
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 06-20-2002)
As Erik Larsen passes the 100-issue mark as writer/artist of SAVAGE DRAGON, Image Comics will be releasing SAVAGE DRAGON COMPANION in September. The 64-page book serves as a complete guide to the series, including synopses from the first 100 issues and c... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... How Long Before Your Shows Go Dark?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
The time is near when the television shows we watch will go dark due to the shortened seasons caused by the WGA/AMPTP Strike. In some cases, depending on your preferences, that moment has already occurred. BIONIC WOMAN wrapped up... The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)
Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ... Official RAMBO Site Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The official website for RAMBO, the fourth installment of the series, has gone live for Lionsgate and Sylvester Stallone. The site features download, story concept, screenshot gallery, videos, cast & crew information, etc. The film stars Sylvester Sta... IBooks, Inc. to the Rescue!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-19-2007)
For the first time in my year and a half of running this column we’ve got a release schedule absolutely barren of any new hardcover debuts. But what this week’s offering lacks in hardback entertainment it more than makes up for in…well,... Some Hard Truths to Face
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-12-2007)
The Sword of Truth series debuted in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule and has been chugging on ever since. Translated into 20 foreign languages with 10 million copies in print, Terry Goodkind’s leviathan of an epic clocks in at over 7700 pages an... WALT DISNEY TREASURES Volume 3: Donald Duck
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Thu 01-17-2008)
The Disney Treasures Collections have been a huge boon to fans of classic animation. This is the third set in the Chronological Donald Duck series. This series is presenting every Donald Duck short in Chronological order. The third volume p... Aria, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
"Water whatever everywhere, so let's all have some fun" is the premise of Kozue Amano's Aria. Mars has been terraformed by heating the planet and melting the polar ice caps, turning the red planet into the much bluer "Aqua." Aqua's geo... Two Actors Out of SMALLVILLE S8
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-05-2008)
While answering a question to a reader, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello has mentioned who won't be returning to "regular" duties for the recently confirmed season 8 of "Smallville". Both actors have told producers and the details are being... BIONIC WOMAN Officially Axed by NBC?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-21-2008)
We have seen the dark cloud circling over the NBC reboot of "Bionic Woman" but news outlets still have yet to receive an official notice from the network. It's been widely assumed to be canceled but we're still waiting f... Good-Bye, American Virgin
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another colossal Comicscape creation! This week, I’m writing something of a eulogy for a series cancelled long before its time – Steven Seagle and Becky Cloonan’s American Virgin, which ended last ... The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... AMC Doing a SCIFI Series?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 10-28-2007)
AMC is a funny network to me. I’ve noted here in the guide a few times I see that “American Movie Classics” is showing some film that no one would consider a classic, such as Catwoman or any number of Steven Segal films they’v... New RAMBO Trailer Shoots Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Along with another new title, simply called RAMBO, Millennium Films and Lionsgate have released a new trailer for the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise. The film was written, directed and produced by Sylvester Stallone. It stars Sylvester ... Lucas Talks Indy Sr. For CRYSTAL SKULL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)
Executive producer George Lucas has shed some light to trying to get Sean Connery back for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. The man behind Indy and Star Wars has told Tv Guide about Sean's retirement playing an effect on the decision&nb... PRISON BREAK: Fire/Water
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 09-26-2007)
The setup is afoot; Michael must escape from Sona with Whistler in toe to rescue LJ and Sarah. He’s good at prison breaks obviously, but only if he’s had time to prepare. He worked out every option for getting Linc out of Fox River b... TV on DVD
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 09-09-2007)
So, you’ve finished watching that new HD-DVD edition of Heroes: Season One and now you need something else to quench your thirst for all of your favorite series still not back from the summer hiatus, or maybe you’re looking to catch up with a ... Rated R JOHN RAMBO Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)
A second Rated-R trailer of JOHN RAMBO has appeared online. A few months ago, a redband look at the upcoming installment of the returning Vietnam vet hit the web featuring some dialogue in the film and culminating in some gruesome kills from Rambo himself... HATCHET
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-07-2007)
It’s interesting to have Hatchet come out a week after Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween – between them, they offer a look at a variety ‘70s slasher styles. The latter puts some revisions in the form, but doesn’t improve upon ... 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... MOST HAUNTED Returns
by Assoicate News Editor (Sat 10-06-2007)
On October 19th at 9 p.m. ET/PT , the MOST HAUNTED LIVE team returns to the United States to investigate the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, on the Travel Channel.
Head investigator Yvette Fielding, spiritual medium David Wells, and th... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Andrea Roth Joins LOST
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-18-2007)
Move over Julia and Kate, another "a tough, no-nonsense and beautiful" female is joining the cast of LOST, says TV Guide. Rescue Me star Andrea Roth has been cast in a role described in the following casting notice.
A female character... Rerun Madness
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-09-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week this humble TV critic got a little out of hand and desperately sought the attention of his readership, with stupendous results. (Thank you, each and every one.) Well, sad to say, after that article was submitted I noticed ... MAD About Star Wars: Thirty Years of Classic Parodies
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-07-2007)
When a father is high on the thrill of watching his first born come into the world, he might babble about looking forward to teaching the lad how to lace his shoes and ride a bike. But what he's really thinking about watching Star Wars for the first time ... Raising the Serpent
by Stella Maris (Sat 03-15-2008)
So, where were we? Ah, yes... in the weeks immediately after I solved the dodgy internet quest by decoding the clues in the paintings in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, everyone completely ignored me. But, out in the real world, I carried on snooping with... Hulu in Review
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-17-2008)
Have you Hulu’d yet? If not, then you definitely should because surprisingly it’s pretty much all it was hyped to be. Many months ago much was made of NBC pulling all of their programming from iTunes. The word was that Apple was... NIGHTSIDE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-24-2001)
In NIGHTSIDE, a new creator-owned title arriving in stores just in time for the best month of the year (October, home for Halloween), Sydney Taine is a shapely babe with a penchant for wearing black catsuits and slinking about in the dark when most people... A Ghostly Tale on ROSWELL
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
The UPN TV network has released information about the coming October 23rd episode of ROSWELL, titled "Significant Others."With Alex's ghost as her guide, Isabel (Katherine Heigl) must finally confront her fears about love and her conflicted feelings for J... Whedon Talks BUFFY
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-02-2001)
The fifth season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER launches tonight on UPN, and the program's creator, Joss Whedon, has been talking about his plans for the show.While talking to TV Guide Online, Whedon was asked how many episodes he would be writing and/or dir... Arcanum
by Dan Weiland (Tue 09-18-2001)
Take your typical RPG and all of the Magic, elves, humans, dwarves, etc. Then add some more variety: half-ogres, half-elves, and even half-orcs are available for the player to choose as the hero. Throw them into a world with hundreds of unique characters ... SOLIDER OF FORTUNE PLATINUM released
by Troy Roberts (Fri 09-07-2001)
Activision announced today that SOLIDER OF FORTUNE PLATINUM, the newest edition of the first-person action shooter from Activision and Raven, has hit store shelves.SOLDIER OF FORTUNE PLATINUM offers various enhancements and upgrades to the original game, ... WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)
With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what... BUFFY Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-22-2001)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER co-executive producer Marti Noxon has been talking about the changes and additions that are coming for the series in its first season on UPN.While talking to TV Guide, Noxon revealed that the coming Halloween episode of the series... DOOM: THE EMPEROR RETURNS #1 (of 3)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 11-15-2001)
Doom is still up to his old tricks, desperately trying to remake the world in his image. In this case, however, it isn't Earth that's in danger of falling under his thrall, but the creation of Franklin Richards that has been dubbed, humbly, Planet Doom. T... Caulfield: Anya Married?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-12-2001)
Though Xander and Anya on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER are engaged, it still remains to be seen if the couple actually gets hitched. If you're wondering when that might happen, don't ask Emma Caulfield, who plays Anya... she has no idea.While talking to TV Gu... No New Vampire Slayer
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER co-executive producer Marti Noxon says that you shouldn't expect to see another new slayer given that Buffy died, again. The last time that happened, Kendra took on the slayer mantle. Then, Kendra died, followed by Faith's debut.W... Oct. 29 Nov. 4: Halloween 2001 and Beyond
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-29-2001)
It's Halloween week, and a variety of creepy and crawly programming can be found on the boob tube for the next several days. With the ghoulish holiday landing smack dab in the middle of the workweek this year, there'll be less inclination to go out to cel... AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #1 (0f 8)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 09-08-2001)
It's always difficult to go back and try to recapture the glory of past triumphs, but Steve Englehart is going to give it the good old college try with this eight issue maxi-series event, AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST. Fans of the 'old' Avengers may recall th... Shatner Talks ENTERPRISE
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 08-14-2001)
Don't ask William Shatner about what he knows about the coming ENTERPRISE. While talking to TV Guide, the STAR TREK veteran gave his take on the coming series, saying, "I don't know anything about it. I know less than you know."Still, Shatner has complime... Shopping Bag: The Spiderwick Chronicles
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-24-2008)
When The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring andHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone came out in 2001 they were considered a big gamble by the studios. As we know they obviously paid off. The studios, seeing what worked, bought up a lot of fant... Seven New Clips for JOURNEY Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)
Warner Bros. has sent out an alert to us media outlets saying there's a ton of new items for their upcoming 3-D remake Journey to the Center of the Earth. They weren't kidding around either. The studio has unveiled seven new video clips over at Yahoo toda... Book Buzz: To Boldly Go
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-09-2008)
Robert Harris Justman, an influential producer on both Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation, died late last month of Parkinson’s disease complications at the age of 81. His death followed those of Star Trek theme compose... Laura Dern Returns for JURASSIC 4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-19-2008)
We haven't talked some Jurassic Park for quite sometime now but the long news void on it looks to be over. Franchise star Laura Dern has indicated in a new TV Guide report that her character is set to play an important part in fourth installment of the di... Mumbling Kitsune: Mega Man: The Future Brings the Past
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-18-2008)
The nice thing about anime fandom is how dependable it can be. Anime enthusiasts are often video game enthusiasts, and vice versa. Many of us got our earliest exposure to Japanese animation through the monster and character designs found in early Nintendo... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 8: Trek Phase II
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-23-1999)
In attempting to bring STAR TREK back to audiences of the 1970s, the show found itself saddled with one particular problem that had to be overcome in order for the series to work effectively. `The original series had seventy nine episodes,` points out Jo... HOLLYWOOD OFF RAMP
by Edward Gross (Mon 05-29-2000)
For many, Hollywood is the Twilight Zone, and it`s a premise that E! Entertainment Television and producer Jennifer Cecil are successfully exploring in the new anthology series, HOLLYWOOD OFF-RAMP. Premiering on Sunday, June 3rd, before moving into its re...