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TOKYOPOP Unveils Master Plan for Rave Master (Tue 06-08-2004)

TOKYOPOP INC. UNVEILS MASTER PLAN FOR RAVE MASTER WITH FULL-SCALE LAUNCH Hit Boys' Action Property to Boast DVD Release, Cine-Manga(tm) Books and Expansive Licensing Program LICENSING INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY (June 8, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. has a few w...

TOKYOPOP Awards Hasbro Master Toy License for Rave Master (Tue 01-13-2004)

TOKYOPOP INC. AWARDS HASBRO MASTER TOY LICENSE FOR RAVE MASTER Exciting Boys Action Toy Line to Revolve Around Highly Anticipated Cartoon Network Anime Series LOS ANGELES (January 13, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. has chosen a "toy master" for Rave Master--its a...

Rave Master Volume 1
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 05-21-2008)

...wn as the Rave Master, used them along with the “Ten Powers” sword to protect the planet from evil. Although he failed in preventing the Overdrive’s destruction, he managed to destroy the Dark Bring and put an end to the terror that t...


Rave Master Vol.#09
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-24-2004)

...ed by the Rave Master in order to stop Dark Bring once and for all.The ReviewThe Review: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Packaging: After the last couple of serious covers, this one gets a bit lighter (in direct con...

RAVE MASTER Volume 2
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 07-02-2008)

The second volume of Rave Master finds Haru Glory and his companion Plue landing on the southern shore of the Song Continent, near Hip Hop Town. Starving from the long raft ride, they immediately set out to find food. After quickly being tricked...

44 Days of Christmas: Rave Master Contest (Mon 11-26-2007)

        It's Christmas Goodness here at AnimeOnDVD and we're giving away a disc a day through the end of December 2007! Each day will be a new prize and you'll have a chance to win!Today's prize is a copy of Rave Ma...

Rave Master Update (Tue 08-03-2004)

Confirmation came in this evening via Right Stuf that TOKYOPOP\'s announced release for Rave Master will definitely be an English language only release. Going by the \"As seen on Cartoon Network\" logo on some of the cover art, there\'s a chance it\'ll be...


Newly Reviewed Manga: Rave Master (Thu 06-24-2004)

Bringing the Demon Card saga to a close, I\'ve posted a few thoughts on TOKYOPOP\'s June 2004 release of Rave Master Vol. #09.

Rave Master Vol. #1 (Thu 07-08-2004)

What They Say50 years ago, young Shiba destroyed what he believed to be the last of the evil Shadow Stones. But the ensuing explosion only managed to scatter the remaining stones, leaving them hidden throughout the world. In present day, Haru Glory arri...

Rave Master Vol. #3 (Sun 10-03-2004)

What They SayCartoon Network VersionThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview Equipment

TOKYOPOP Talks Rave Plans (Tue 06-08-2004)

Continuing the information coming out of the Licensing 2004 arena, TOKYOPOP has sent out this press release about Rave Master and their master plans for the property.


Rave Master Vol. #2 (Wed 08-11-2004)

What They SayCartoon Network VersionThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview Equipment

TOKYOPOP Launches Manga with a Novel Twist (Wed 03-03-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Astro Boy and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties...

TOKYOPOP INC. Kicks Off Third Rising Stars of Manga Competition January 1st (Wed 12-17-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...

It's "Showtime" For TOKYOPOP'S GTO Anime! (Wed 10-08-2003)

...year, and Rave Master is set to debut on Cartoon Network's Toonami block in 2004. SHO Next is Showtime's "interactive playground," targeting Gen Y adults (ages 18-24). This channel is comprised of about 50 movies a month, including first-run theatri...


TOKYOPOP Spreads the Love With Release of Highly Anticipated Marmalade Boy Anime (Tue 09-02-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television proper...

TOKYOPOP Joins Forces with Courtney Love (Tue 07-22-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga™, releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television propertie...

Princess AI #1 Graphic Novel (Mon 08-02-2004)

... Saiyuki, Rave Master, Initial D and Chobits. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Rave Master, GTO and Reign:...

TOKYOPOP Taps Former Chrysalis Director to Helm UK Retail Sales (Wed 01-07-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...


TOKYOPOP to Release Marty LeGrow's Bizenghast (Wed 02-25-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Astro Boy and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties...

TOKYOPOP INC. To Unleash Hard-Hitting Hip-Hop Manga Tokyo Tribes (Wed 04-21-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...

TOKYOPOP INC. TEAMS UP WITH THE NBA TO DELIVER FULL-COURT ACTION TO READERS WITH FAST-BREAKING NBA SPORTS MANGA (Tue 04-27-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...

TOKYOPOP Talks Initial D Game (Tue 02-24-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(TM), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Astro Boy and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties...


SAIYUKI TOPS TOKYOPOP'S MENU OF MUST-HAVE MANGA (Wed 01-21-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television proper...

TOKYOPOP Announces Winners of 2nd Rising Stars of Manga Contest (Wed 10-15-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television proper...

TOKYOPOP Inks Third Major Book Deal With Rising Stars of Manga Winner (Tue 03-23-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Astro Boy and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties...

TOKYOPOP to Publish Macross 7 Trash Manga (Tue 07-22-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga™, releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television propertie...


TOKYOPOP Adds Seven New Manga Titles to its Growing 2004 Lineup (Tue 07-22-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga™, releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television propertie...

TOKYOPOP to release Tokyo Babylon Manga in May 2004 (Tue 09-16-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television proper...

TOKYOPOP and Radio Shack Announce Alliance for Initial D Product Line (Tue 07-22-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga™, releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television propertie...

TOKYOPOP Taps Former Fox and Universal Pros for Two Key Executive Positions (Thu 11-20-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...


TOKYOPOP April/May Premieres (Thu 11-13-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Ra...

TOKYOPOP Talks Six New Manga Series (Tue 02-10-2004)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Astro Boy and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties...

TOKYOPOP & Valusoft Talk Initial D Racing Game (Wed 10-15-2003)

... Chobits, Rave Master, Initial D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga™, releasing titles such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire, Spy Kids 2, Kim Possible and Jackie Chan Adventures. TOKYOPOP television propertie...

Saiyuki Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-26-2004)

...ise Kiss, Rave Master, Suikoden III, the Demon Ororon and Dragon Knights. Finally, inside the back cover is a little blurb from the mangaka with an SD self-portrait. Artwork: Not really a big fan of Minekura's art. Jaw-lines are a little too long fo...


44 Days of Christmas (Tue 11-27-2007)

Yesterday\'s contest closed out and Connie George has taken the prize of the ultra rare copy of Rave Master Vol. #2. That means today\'s contest is underway and it\'s for a copy of When They Cry Vol. #2 from Geneon Entertainment.

Manga Giant TOKYOPOP Celebrates 10th Anniversary Key Milestone Coincides with Launch of the Most Thorough Ratings System Ever Developed by a Manga Publisher (Tue 02-20-2007)

...nitial D, Rave Master, Reign the Conqueror, GTO). According to TOKYOPOP founder and CEO Stu Levy, "For 10 years, TOKYOPOP has bridged cultures through the power of manga and our Manga Revolution. As a result, a new generation is learning to respect a...

Popular manga creator Hiro Mashima coming to the United States (Thu 05-29-2008)

...he series Rave Master, which made him one of the most popular manga artists in America. Mashima's second series, Fairy Tail, was one of the most highly anticipated Del Rey Manga launches this year. In a show of support and admiration of Mashima's work,...

Model monsters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-08-2005)

...k CD. (O) RAVE MASTER Volume 4: Mountain & Madmen (Tokyopop) (O) SAMURAI DEEPER KYO TV Series Season One (Media Blasters) All 26 episodes of the popular swordplay series, plus outtakes. (O) SOUTH PARK Complete Sixth Season (Comedy Central/Paramount...


Anime Expo - TOKYOPOP Panel
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)

...ming out. Rave Master was featured next and will be debuting in 2004 on Toonami. They also showed a trailer for it. Now we have Vintage Manga coming out, and Cyborg 009 will be the first title as part of this line, the classic 1968 manga. Tokyopop the...

TOKYOPOP Set to Produce First Live-Action Feature Film, Lament of the Lamb (Sat 10-14-2006)

...howtime), Rave Master (The Cartoon Network) and Reign the Conqueror (The Cartoon Network and Showtime). ABOUT TOKYOPOP TOKYOPOP is hailed as a leading youth-oriented entertainment brand and an innovator of manga creation, with a revolutionary artist...

TOKYOPOP INC. Announces 10 Newest Rising Stars Of Manga Winners As Former Finalist Signs Book Deal (Wed 10-06-2004)

...s include Rave Master, Initial D, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror, with consumer products programs tied into Rave Master, Initial D., Stray Sheep and Princess Ai. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.

Fairy Tail Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 04-29-2008)

...liar with Rave Master will find this very familiar, although the art is, if anything, more polished. He\'s very good with dynamic page layouts that flow smoothly, and he packs in a ton of detail without making the page feel cluttered or overly busy. ...


He-Man returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-09-2005)

...cast. (O) RAVE MASTER 3-pack (Tokyopop) (O) SEALAB 2021 Season 3 (Warner Bros.) More misadventures of the new underwater crew. Includes commentraks, interviews, the rejected first pilot, 2 unaired episodes and more. (O) SHURA NO TOKI Volume 5: Age of C...

Del Rey Manga Announces Manga-Ka Hiro Mashima's Comic-Con International Schedule (Sat 06-28-2008)

...he series Rave Master, which made him one of the most popular manga artists in America. Mashima's second series, Fairy Tail, was one of the most highly anticipated Del Rey Manga launches this year. In a show of support and admiration of Mashima's work,...

Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Sun 05-08-2005)

...reator of Rave Master. The page quality to me seems to have dropped a bit, and because of that the tones seems to be slightly faded in areas. It seems that this volume has taken a small dip in its presentation quality. Art: Character designs contin...

Geneon Anime Music Cancelations (Wed 07-21-2004)

According to the new mailer information sent out, the Rave Master Original Soundtrack that has been pushed back previously is now outright canceled.


TOKYOPOP Attaches Top Star and Scribe to Film Project (Wed 09-29-2004)

...s include Rave Master, Initial D, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror, with consumer products programs tied into Rave Master, Initial D, Stray Sheep and Princess Ai. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.

Ghost Master
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 09-04-2003)

Growing up in an age when Ghostbusters reigned cinemas worldwide, it was only a matter of time until kids got hooked on the idea of whipping out specters and sending them back to a parallel universe. But to this day, I never imagined what it would be like...

Love Master A Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 03-28-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HashimotoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school - only to find that thanks to the nosy boys of the s...

Master Mosquiton Box Set (-)

What They SayThe Review!Master Mosquiton is a wonderful OVA series that I had the good fortune of picking up as a DVD box set a while back. It contains elements of Indiana Jones-style action adventure, sidesplitting humor, and even a touch of horror that ...


Toyaholics Unanimous #15: Puppet Master Deluxe Collection Action Figures, Series One
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 11-05-2000)

Full Moon Toys has repackaged their earlier Puppet Master figures into an all-new line for 2000. Each stands 6-7 inches tall and come with character-specific accessories. A couple have special action features, too. Even if you`re not a fan of Full Moon Pi...

Master Keaton Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-22-2004)

What They SayKeaton starts by rescuing an East German Olympian from depression and skin-heads before interfering in a KGB hit on a Russian attending an air show in the UK. Later, after a trip to Spain?s islands where he learns about passion and betrayal ...

COMIC-CON: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR dominates Master Replicas
by Patrick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Thu 07-22-2004)

On display at the Master Replicas booth at this year's San Diego Comic Convention are a host of the company's new items for the next quarter including a number of replicas inspired by 20th Century Fox's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR movie. One of the most impressive...

Tattoon Master
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-09-2006)

What They SayHibio\'s mother is a globetrotting adventurer who\'s been away from home most of his life. In order to get permission to research an ancient tribe, she must offer a special gift to its princess. Much to Hibio\'s surprise, he\'s the gift! Retu...


Master Keaton Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-23-2004)

What They SayKeaton\'s intellectual curiosity helps him to locate an elusive insurance beneficiary, but then distracts him from making a job interview at Tozai University. Natural tendencies may occasionally be troublesome, but Keaton will need every inst...

Various Press Releases (Tue 01-13-2004)

We\'ve got a couple of noteworthy pieces to post today. The first is a release from Viz that talks about their various first quarter new manga series and what to expect from those. Another release come from TOKYOPOP as it seems that Hasbro has won the mas...

Master of Orion 3
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 03-04-2003)

Anticipation in games can be a good thing. When a truly revolutionary game is created, or a game is so good that it garners throngs of fans that play the game so incessantly it borders on religious, the community practically demands a sequel. Or, in this ...

Master of Mosquiton OVA Complete
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-27-2005)

What They SayLife in the 1920\'s was a great adventure. And for Mosquiton, so was death. Once a terrifying vampire, Mosquiton ends up blood-bound to a seventeen-year-old treasure hunter, Inaho, who\'s obsessed with the secret of immortality. Inaho decides...


Dario Argento, a Master of Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)

We’ve covered great minds in cinema up to this point of time, directors and actors which have played a major effect on the culture of movie conscious minds. Individuals whom have awed audiences everywhere. People whom utilized their imaginations ...

THE KUNG FU MASTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-19-2002)

After working on WING CHUN, Donnie Yen turned to TV portraying famous Chinese hero Hung Hei-kwun, who had just been portrayed by Jet Li in NEW LEGEND OF SHAOLIN (and previously, Chen Kuan-tai in EXECUTIONERS FROM SHAOLIN). This video release covers the fi...

ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)

Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...

Pokemon: Master Quest Vol. #01
by Justin Rich (Wed 04-13-2005)

What They SayJoin the Pokemon Master Quest with Ash, Brock and Misty on their journey beginning with the Whirl Islands then traveling on through Blackthorn City.The Review!Ash and the crew continue their badge collecting to head into the coveted Johto Lea...


He is My Master Vol. #1 (Thu 06-16-2005)

What They SayIzumi Sawatari and her little sister Mitsuki decide to run away from home. They look for part-time jobs, but no one is willing to hire them, until they happen upon a job posting for a live-in housekeeper. The master of the house is Yoshitaka ...

G-Collections Adult PC Dating-Sim Game Amorous Professor Cherry Goes Golden Master, Debuts at Anime Expo (Thu 06-19-2008)

San Diego, California, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC dating sim games in English, today announced the golden master status of Amorous Professor Cherry, the latest "dating simulation" collaboration between JAST US...

JAST USA Announces Adult PC Game śAbsolute Obedience ť is Golden Master (Thu 09-28-2006)

San Diego, California, Thursday, September 28, 2006. JAST USA, the leading publisher of PC dating-sim games in English, announced that the upcoming title Absolute Obedience had been declared "golden master" and would begin shipping in the coming weeks. Th...

Drooker's classic FLOOD, Manga Master Shiro top October DARK HORSE Releases
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)

Eric Drooker's astonishing, wordless epic FLOOD! A NOVEL IN PICTURES gets the respect a classic deserves in a Dark Horse Comics tenth-anniversary reissue, set to hit shelves on October 2 for $14.95. Originally published in 1992, the novel weaves a wordles...


Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Two
by Jeff Bond (Tue 12-03-2002)

Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO...

Mystical Master
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-19-2006)

What They SayThe Review!With two very different shows on it, Mystical Master is a tribute to the bad kind of 80\'s pseudo-hentai that was made. Audio: For our primary viewing session, we listened to this show in its original language of Japanese. The or...

MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)

It’s 1805 and we’re off the coast of Brazil, specifically on the deck of the HMS Surprise, commanded by Captain Jack "Lucky" Aubrey (played by Russell Crowe). His orders are plain but not simple: put an end to the French vessel Acheron by sinking her, bur...

Adult DVD Review: Mystical Master (Mon 02-20-2006)

Not all that different from our look at the Clouds of Wind last night, we\'ve got a look at the other 01/25/2006 release from Asian Erotic Animation with Mystical Master.


JP DVD Review: He is My Master (Tue 07-05-2005)

Tony Phan\'s got a slightly early review today of one of the latest Japanese releases to hit the market with the Geneon Entertainmen Japan release of He is My Master Vol. #2 (of 6) due out on 07/08/2005.

Dimension pulls remake strings of THE DOLL MASTER
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-05-2004)

Now it's THE DOLL MASTER's turn to be remade for English-speaking audiences. The original film was a South Korean horror film titled INHYEONGSA released earlier this year written and directed by Yong-ki Jeong, followed a group of young adults who visit a ...

Manga Review: Twilight of the Dark Master (Fri 04-14-2006)

We\'re whittling down more of the recent stack of Digital Manga Publishing books we received and today it\'s Matthew who\'s taking a look at the June 2005 release of Twilight of the Dark Master, a one shot book.

Toynami Acquires Bleach Master License (Tue 06-20-2006)

In good news for Bleach fans who want some new toys, ICv2 is reporting that Toynami - a very independent and fan friendly company - has gained the master license for the property. They have a number of items in development but in order to have toys out fo...


Manga Review: Love Master A (Fri 03-28-2008)

Sakura\'s digging into the start of a series this morning as she takes a look at the November 2007 release of Love Master A Vol. #1 (of 2) from Go! Comi.

He is My Master Vol. #2 (Tue 07-05-2005)

What They SayIzumi Sawatari and her little sister Mitsuki decide to run away from home. They look for part-time jobs, but no one is willing to hire them, until they happen upon a job posting for a live-in housekeeper. The master of the house is Yoshitaka ...

Small Bodied Manga Review: Love Master A
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-16-2008)

Sakura's catching up on this series from Go! Comi today with a look at the March 2008 release of Love Master A Vol. #2 by Kyoko Hashimoto.

He is My Master Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 09-13-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mattsu / Asu TsubakiTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayA raunchy harem comedy in the vein of Love Hina! He Is My Master follows the day-to-day life of Yoshitaka, a 14-year-old pervert with a major superiority complex and ...


Love Master A Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Sun 03-30-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HashimotoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Brynne ChandlerWhat They SayAs Aria makes a name for herself in the student council, she creates almost as many problems as she solves! February is approaching fast, a...

ShoPro Entertainment namedthe Master Licensor for NARUTO (-)

TV TOKYO Corporation And Shueisha Inc. Appoint ShoPro Entertainment To Represent TV, Home Video And Merchandising Rights In North America And Latin America For Much Anticipated Ninja Hit, Naruto SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (February 15, 2005) –Sho...

38 Days of Christmas: Tattoon Master Contest (Tue 12-26-2006)

        It's Christmas Goodness here at AnimeOnDVD for the month of December and we're giving away a prize a day through the end of the month! Each day will be a new prize and you'll have a chance to win!Today's pri...

JP DVD Review: He Is My Master (Tue 06-21-2005)

Tony Phan\'s helping us out big time once again by providing a look at a new Japanese release with the 06/10/2005 release of He is My Master Vol. #1 (of 6) from Geneon Entertainment, Japan.


Air Master Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-08-2005)

What They SayWithin the back alleys of Tokyo in the cover of night, people meet to hold witness to the sport of street fighting. Among the best and most talented of all street fighters is Maki Aikawa who along with her arsenal of aerial techniques is call...

DVD Review: Blade of the Phantom Master (Wed 11-14-2007)

We\'ve got another ADV Films review ready this week as we take a look at their new 11/13/2007 release of Blade of the Phantom Master (Shin Angyo Onshi).

Manga Review: Beet the Vandal Master (Fri 04-01-2005)

While getting his ducks in a row for the DVD reviews, Justin Rich has sent in a look at a manga series with a review of Viz\'s September 2004 release of Beet the Vandel Master Vol. #1 (of 7).

DVD Review: Pokemon Master Quest (Wed 04-13-2005)

After dipping his toes in the manga side with a few reviews there, Justin\'s stepping up to the DVD side and working on the first round of titles I\'ve sent him with a look at Viz Media\'s October 2004 release of Pokemon Master Quest Vol. #1 (of 2).


DVD Review: Air Master (Thu 04-14-2005)

Weeding the pile down a little more as it looks like no more new arrivals today, we\'ve got a look at Toei\'s 03/15/2005 release of Air Master Vol. #2 (of 6).

Manga Review: He Is My Master (Thu 09-13-2007)

After initially being solicited by TOKYOPOP, it\'s Seven Seas Entertainment that actually got the book out. Matthew\'s taking a spin down their lane with the July 2007 release of He is My Master Vol. #1 (of 3) this morning.

Denzel Washington is Master Chief?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-12-2006)

IGN and Dark Horizons have reported a rumor floating around regarding the possibility of Denzel Washington playing Master Chief in the upcoming film HALO.According to the rumor, Washington is apparently the favorite for the part, no official word has been...

Chow the 'Master' in DRAGONBALL
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-19-2007)

Chow Yun-Fat has joined the cast of the upcoming live-action DRAGONBALL, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade reports Chow playing the role of Master Roshi in the adaptation of the anime. He'll be co-starring alongside Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Em...


The Making of a Jedi Master
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 08-13-2002)

He taught Luke how to harness the Force in EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and kicked mondo butt in ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Yet, the little green guy named YODA's never been bigger than his recent trip to Complexe Desjardins in Montreal, Québec, Canada. As part of sup...

Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)

It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ...

MASTER OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 09-18-2002)

There were a number of martial arts pictures made during the 1970s around one of the strangest weapons of warfare ever created, the Flying Guillotine. Basically a heavy hat on a light chain, it was thrown over a victim’s head, after which a section would ...

MASTER OF KUNG FU #1 (of 6)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 09-22-2002)

...then you obviously weren't around the first time Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung-Fu, enjoyed his hour of popularity in the Marvel Universe. The character was created at a time when badly-dubbed kung fu and karate movies were all the rage and when Bruce L...


THE MASTER OF RAMPLING GATE
by J.A. Hitchcock (Sat 10-26-2002)

THE MASTER OF RAMPLING GATE is story that Rice wrote a years back, but is now published in audio format for the first time. It's a lot like something a writer from the 19th century would have written, old-fashioned, yet oddly compelling.A woman and her br...

Air Master
by Jasconius (Fri 10-24-2003)

Air Master... the story of a girl who can fly... to kick her opponents a lot. For no reason. As if the lack of a real premise to the story wasn't bad enough, the fact that Renge (the little tiny girl who is supposed to be a high school student) is the a...

Blade of the Phantom Master (Shin Angyo Onshi)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-14-2007)

What They SayIn the ashes of Justice, Two Heroes Stand Alone! Long ago, the legends say, there was a secret army. Unseen until needed, these warriors struck from the shadows, protecting justice and defending the Jushin Empire from both tyrants and thiev...

DVD Review: Air Master (Fri 05-06-2005)

Due out on 05/10/2005 from Toei Animation, we\'ve got a slightly early look at their 05/10/2005 release of Air Master Vol. #3 (of 6).


"Play! A Video Game Symphony" Concert Series Comes to Philadelphia in July 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-09-2006)

JMP Productions has announced the second North American concert date for PLAY! A Video Game Symphony the international concert series with music from a catalogue of blockbuster video games. The concert will be presented in Philadelphia at The Mann Center ...

DRUNKEN MASTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-22-2002)

Contrary to what you may have heard, Jackie Chan did not invent the kung fu comedy. Humor had been combined with martial arts many times before Chan became a star – just look at Bruce Lee’s funny business in RETURN OF THE DRAGON. As he’s related in countl...

THE MASTER OF DISGUISE
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 08-05-2002)

It's easy to see what the makers of THE MASTER OF DISGUISE were going for. Star/co-writer Dana Carvey has a gift for mimicry and a talent for creating funny characters. Designing a comedy that allows him to adopt a variety of personas in a single role see...

Master Keaton Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-24-2003)

What They SayHis job is Danger, his office is the World! Trouble always finds Taichi Keaton, but even the most violent cases are overpowered by his razor sharp ntellect! Keaton begins his adventures at an archeological dig in England where and old friend ...


Seven Seas Announces He Is My Master & Sota-kun (Mon 11-27-2006)

(LOS ANGELES, November 27, 2006) " Seven Seas Entertainment, in cooperation with Square Enix of Japan, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two hit Japanese manga series "the off-the-wall harem comedy He is My Master and the delightful fandom romp ...

"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...

TAIKO DRUM MASTER
by Troy Roberts (Thu 12-30-2004)

It seems like one of the biggest crazes these days is the inclusion of peripherals with video games. Check out DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION, KARAOKE REVOLUTION or EYETOY; people just have to play with something other than a normal control pad. The newest craze ...

The Master of the Macabre has arrived!
by Robert Trate (Tue 09-11-2007)

His name, his face, and his voice are synonymous with Horror, however Vincent Price began his career on Broadway, but where it would end was far cry different then he could have ever predicted. Vincent Price would go on to become the Master of the Ma...


Master Keaton Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-01-2003)

What They SayFrom the innocuous to the Intense! Keaton often applies his skills to a variety of challenges, from uncovering secret recipes to solving murder mysteries. Then again, sometimes the cases come to him with a vengeance! Whether its an IRA bomb m...

DVD Review: Air Master (Fri 04-08-2005)

Catching up a bit on some titles that have been hard to find at retailers over the last month, we\'ve got a look at Toei\'s release of Air Master Vol. #1 (of 6) from 03/15/2005.

Spidey Meets Master of Kung Fu
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-29-2001)

ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #15-16 will feature Spider-Man and the Master of Kung Fu and will be a four-man collaboration early next year.Brian Michael Bendis will write the issues, David Mack will provide the covers and layouts, Rick Mays will pencil and pro...

MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-14-2003)

It's April, 1805, we're aboard the British warship HMS Surprise off the coast of Brazil, and Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) has just received orders to intercept the French privateer ship Acheron, with instructions to "sink, burn or take her as a pri...


Twilight of the Dark Master Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 04-17-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki OkuseTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayCrime is big business in the city, but even the worst of Chinatown are forced to run for cover when crazed demons mysteriously mangle and devour girls in the street ...

Master Keaton Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-03-2004)

What They SayThe past conceals grand adventures! Keaton explores the amazing history of a Scottish watch enshrined in Japan and a bottle of fine French wine hidden from the Nazis. Then Keaton uncovers a false \"Robin Hood\" and must run for his life! Atte...

POKEMON Composer John Loeffler
by Steve Fritz (Sat 09-09-2000)

John Loeffler virtually runs into the reception area of Paradise Music for this interview, apologizing profusely for being a tad late. Apparently, Loeffler is running into production snags on the upcoming POKEMON LIVE production slated to debut at New Yor...

G.I. Joe, Gaiman, & a Random Rant
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-21-2006)

Awww yeea it’s Tuesday everyone and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Unfortunately we don’t have an extensive list of new releases hitting the shelves this week but there are still a couple of choice morsels coming out on hardcover ...


Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)

Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre...

Frakes to be master of ILLUSION
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 01-25-2002)

Jonathan Frakes has signed onto a new film being developed at Disney Studios, ILLUSION, billed in THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER as a blend of F/X and THE FUGITIVE.No stars have been set for the film, which centers on a successful illusionist who must go on the r...

The Master of BEASTMASTER Part One
by John Thonen (Tue 10-30-2001)

Most directors of any note manage to amass a sizable filmography over the span of their career. But only the lucky and most talented of them manage one or two films which truly capture the heart, mind and imagination of a generation, transforming into tim...

Beast Master
by Stephanie Crawford (Mon 10-15-2001)

Imagine a world where vampires, lycanthropes, fey, and other assorted monsters are legally recognized and grudgingly accepted by the general populace. Welcome! You've just stepped into the world of horror novel heroine and vampire hunter extraordinaire An...


Young master MERLIN movies
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-19-2003)

Screenwriter Simon Kinberg (XXX 2) did a good job selling Dimension Films to try and buy the screen rights -- and his take on them -- for the LOST YEARS OF MERLIN young adult series of books. Written by T.A. Barron, the five volume series (and counting) s...

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME - MASTER QUEST
by James Stevenson (Tue 03-11-2003)

I fondly remember the Thanksgiving break when OCARINA OF TIME was released for the N64. I had made a scouting trip to the local 24-hour Wal-Mart SuperCenter in hopes that they would begin selling the game at midnight, and to my delight the stores was. Aro...

MASTER Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-20-2001)

A number of actors have signed on to Revolution Studios' MASTER OF DISGUISE, starring Dana Carvey. The comedy will tell the story of a man (Carvey) who learns that his family has a generations spanning tradition as masters of disguise. Now, when that fami...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
by Coming Attractions (Thu 03-27-2003)

Genre: Adventure/Action.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Samuel Goldwyn Company/Miramax Films/20th Century Fox/Universal.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Russell Crowe (Captain Jack "Lucky" Aubrey); Paul Bettany (Stephen Maturin); Billy ...


Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Five
by Jeff Bond (Thu 01-09-2003)

Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO...

Ninja Nonsense Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-26-2006)

What They SayIt\'s Super Explosive Pervy Ninja Insanity! Take the comedy of South Park, combine it with one totally cute (and naive) ninja-girl trainee, a horde of ninjas under the perverse tutelage of her headmaster: a strange, yellow, spherically pudgy....

Twilight of the Dark Master
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)

What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f...

And we're at the premiere of MASTER AND COMMANDER
by Sue Schneider (Wed 12-03-2003)

The Los Angeles Premiere of MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD was held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills.Attending the event were the stars of the film Russell Crowe (Capt. Jack...


Master Keaton Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-17-2004)

What They SayFrom Europe to Japan, Keaton\'s family matters drag him in between his father and a strange woman then leads to memories of his childhood in Cornwall. To avoid those troubles, Keaton explores more dangerous paths while investigating suspicio...

Blood: The Last Vampire - Digital Master Edition (Tue 08-29-2006)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesReview Equipment

Alien Nine Master Collection (Tue 07-22-2003)

This October, the Alien Nine Ultimate Collection will creep into stores just in time for Halloween. This box set -- a first for collectors -- will include the best-selling DVD and all three Alien Nine graphic novels which feature stories and art by ...

Movie-Maker Alex Proyas, Master of MysteryClock.Com
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-05-2000)

Alex Proyas, acclaimed director of THE CROW and DARK CITY, has decided that the Internet is the best place for his latest venture. The website MysteryClock.Com, which launched this week, is a creative, collaborative, and inventive place for his work. Spe...


Viz Media Named Master Licensor For Blue Dragon ™ Anime Series (Mon 04-16-2007)

New Action Series Is Based On Popular Xbox 360 Game And Features Character Designs By Manga Mastermind, Akira Toriyama San Francisco, CA April 16, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...

MASTER ARTIST SERIES: FRAZETTA, SERIES 1 from Warner Bros. Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)

This series of highly detailed figures, based on characters from several of renowned fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta`s popular paintings, is quite a boon to fantasy figure collectors. However, they aren`t `action figures` in the truest sense of the ter...

Air Master Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-14-2005)

What They SayMaki faces the ultimate test from the highly skilled Julietta Sakamoto who has also shown feelings of romance. On the day-scheduled match, Maki oversleeps and is late to arrive. However, her father, Shiro Saeki who is present at the appointed...

Pokemon: Master Quest Vol. #02 (Sat 02-19-2005)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview Equipment


Master Keaton Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-03-2003)

What They SayThe amazing Taichi Keaton works on cases around the globe that always lead to adventure! He combines his arsenal of multidisciplinary expertise in investigation, archeology, and survival with his experience as a professor, a Falklands Conflic...

Twilight of the Dark Master
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)

What They SayFrom the beginning of time, Powerful, grotesque Demons and beautiful, noble Guardians have battled for Earth. A deep hatred eternally burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians knew the Demons’ thirst for blood and power would dest...

Air Master Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-06-2005)

What They SayCreated by the famous Yokusaru Shibata, Airmaster first appeared as a comic series in Hakusensha\'s well known comic magazine titled \"Young Animal.\" What sets AirMaster apart from the other anime action series, is its unique blend of action...

Figure Contest: Izumi from He is My Master (Fri 06-08-2007)

        Thanks to the generosity of the folks over at forum moderator Gatts, we have one more figure to give away! The figure for this contest is Izumi from He is My Master. We want to make this as easy as possible ...


YuGiOh Vol. #20: The Master of Magicians (Sun 02-08-2004)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview Equipment

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Advance Review: Master Keaton (Mon 05-17-2004)

For those of you out there enjoying Monster, you\'ll want to put some money down on this series to enjoy something quite similar in some regards. Due out on 06/08/2004 from Geneon Entertainment is Master Keaton Vol. #7, one of the best shows released over...

UK Newly Reviewed: Twilight of the Dark Master (Thu 05-13-2004)

It\'s been awhile since this title showed up in region 1, but now it\'s made its way to the UK and Dani Moure has taken a look at the Manga UK release of Twilight of the Dark Master that came out just this week.


DreamWorks acquires "Master Mind"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-03-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks Animation has acquired the superhero spec from Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, Master Mind.The film, which will be produced through Ben Stiller's production banner, is a satirical take on the superhero ge...

Don Bassingthwaite: The New Master of Eberron
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 01-11-2007)

If you’re like me you may think you’re well-versed on fantasy literature, but it doesn’t take much to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of Forgotten Realms and Eberron literature out there. It was only recently that I myself was abl...

MASTER AND COMMANDER director recognizes a PATTERN
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-23-2004)

Now that his latest film is out on home video, MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD director Peter Weir has made a move toward his next screen project. Weir is now attached to helm William Gibson's latest novel, PATTERN RECOGNITION, for Warner ...

Newly reviewed: Master Keaton (Sun 08-24-2003)

Released on 08/12/2003 from Pioneer Entertainment is one of the more intriguing and intelligent series coming out this year, which means it\'s not getting all that much attention, is Master Keaton Vol. #2.


Newly reviewed: Master Keaton (Sat 11-01-2003)

We\'ve dug into the pile a bit this week to catch up on the backlog which meant taking a peek at the 10/14/2003 release of Master Keaton Vol. #3 from Geneon Entertainment.

Advance Review: Master Keaton (Tue 02-03-2004)

On 02/10/2004, Geneon will release Master Keaton Vol. #5, the only anime release in the past year that has a TV episode that got me all misty-eyed and emotional.

Newly reviewed: Master Keaton (Sun 12-07-2003)

Due out on this coming Tuesday from Geneon Entertainment is Master Keaton Vol. #4, bringing another five episodes of standalone tales to the masses.

EXCLUSIVE: FIREFLY's Master and Commander Speaks -- Part One
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-10-2003)

Joss Whedon owns the internet. Type his name into Google and do a search and see for yourself how many fansites there are for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, its spinoff series ANGEL or even for FIREFLY, Whedon's short-lived science fiction series with a wester...


Early DVD Review: Tattoon Master (Wed 08-09-2006)

Saved from the few number of shows left that never made the transition from VHS to DVD, we\'ve got a slightly early look at the 08/15/2006 release of Tattoon Master from Media Blasters.

Spirited Away
by Jon Turner (Fri 05-02-2003)

The Review!Rating: Video Quality: ****1/2 out of ***** Audio Qualty: ***** out of ***** Japanese Language Track: ***** out of ***** English Language Track: ***** out of ***** French Language Track: N/A Packaging: ****1/2 out of ***** Menus: **** ou...

TOKYOPOP New Title Solicitations (Fri 06-04-2004)

...rrival of Rave Master Vol. #1, as listed by Right Stuf last night. The release is set for $14.99 but has no running time or language information provided yet. With the series being 51 episodes total and past history of $14.99 releases of new series not...

Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)

Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin...


Tor Books partners with Seven Seas to form new manga imprint and announces publication of Afro Samurai, the basis for the hit Spike TV anime series! (Thu 12-06-2007)

New York, NY—Thursday, December 6, 2007: Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—has formed a new manga imprint with Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC. Seven Seas, founded i...

Lording It
by Matt Kamen (Fri 07-06-2007)

And once again, it comes time for us to bid the good Doctor farewell for another year. While season three of the regenerated Doctor Who has been the strongest since the show's return, the finale, fittingly titled 'Last of the Time Lords' was sadly disappo...

Crowe to set sail in MASTER AND COMMANDER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-17-2002)

 It seems Russell Crowe has found his next star vehicle. The GLADIATOR and A BEAUTIFUL MIND star has signed to play author Patrick O'Brian's famous Royal Navy Capt. Jack Aubrey for director Peter Weir in MASTER AND COMMANDER.According to Variety Weir...

The Master of BEASTMASTER Part Two
by John Thonen (Sat 11-03-2001)

In the first part of our Don Coscarelli interview, the director discussed his work on the much-loved cult classic BEASTMASTER and its recent arrival on DVD. Today, in the final part of our Coscarelli coverage, the filmmaker expounds further on the Marc Si...


Y2omaKe: Year of the Otaku
by His Lordship Chaos (-)

Well, it's been some time since this guy last ranted and was able to get it posted rather than being burned at the stake for an Anime heretic. Christmas has come and gone, seeing with it many a happy DVDs, CDs and BYOBs coming into my possession. Actually...

Ghost in the Shell
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-21-1998)

What They SayThe year is 2029. The world has become intensively information oriented and humans are well-connected to the network. Crime has developed to a sophisticated stage by hacking into the interactive network. To prevent this, Section 9 is formed. ...

REPTILIAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 10-21-2001)

In the mid-1960s, other Asian studios attempted to cash in on the success of Toho's Godzilla series by introducing their own giant monster characters. Some, like Gamera, the flyin', flamin' giant turtle (GIANT MONSTER GAMERA), became big hits and worldwid...

HIGHLANDER THE SERIES: AN EVENING AT JOE'S
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 09-25-2001)

TV tie-in books are not exactly a novelty. However, HIGHLANDER THE SERIES: AN EVENING AT JOE'S would seem to be breaking new ground by including only writers who worked in some capacity either as cast, creative staff or technical crew on the series that...


Master Keaton Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-07-2003)

What They SayA Brave Coward! Murder, bankruptcy, blackmail. Can Keaton really claim to lead a quiet life with this caseload? Even when not working a case, drama still works its way into Keaton’s life either in the form of a friend of his daughter...

SCOOP: Your feedback on CITY OF HEROES!
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 04-24-2004)

We asked and you answered the call! Yesterday we made a call for gamers participating in the CITY OF HEROES beta testing phase to send us their thoughts of this anticipated PC video game which allows you to create and play your own superhero in an online ...

Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)

Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi...

Your Cut
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-13-2007)

Coming soon to your TV: your cut of your favorite film. And why not? Seriously Mania readers, with studios releasing all the different versions of films in “Special Editions”, “Director’s Cuts”, “Extended/ Unr...


What are You Watching on Halloween?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-30-2007)

The Halloween holiday is upon us and various television networks are kicking it into overdrive with their horror-themed programming schedules. If you're a horror fanatic, like me, you probably own all of the horror films that you truly...

Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part One
by Jeff Bond (Fri 11-29-2002)

America has its genre visionaries: Gene Roddenberry (Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Irwin Allen (Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea), Chris Carter (The X-Files), Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery)all of these guys at m...

Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)

Intro I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in...

RING Master
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 11-22-2005)

Mysterious videotapes, ominous phone calls, a girl drowned at the bottom of a well, and Naomi Watts were more than enough elements to catapult 2002's The Ring into an American horror film phenomenon. Based on the Japanese film series Ringu, the Ehren Krug...


RING MASTER
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 03-11-2005)

Mysterious videotapes, ominous phone calls, a girl drowned at the bottom of a well and Naomi Watts were more than enough elements to catapult 2002's THE RING into an American horror film phenomenon. Based on the Japanese film series RINGU, the Ehren Kruge...

From the SPOTLESS MIND to MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-26-2004)

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND helmer Michel Gondry wants to turn Rudy Rucker's 1984 novel MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME into a film. Funny man Jack Black (SCHOOL OF ROCK) is attached to star in the film, and Gondry is also in talks to make DreamWorks t...

Advance Review: Master Keaton (Mon 03-22-2004)

Due out on 04/13/2004 from Geneon Entertainment is Master Keaton Vol. #6, a volume in a series that should be a requirement to see.

Gerry Anderson: Master in Miniature Part Three
by Jeff Bond (Wed 12-11-2002)

Gerry Anderson has a track record that would make any self-respecting TV producer shake in his boots: 17 television programs, virtually all of which now rate as cult successesfrom the lavishly produced space adventure Space: 1999 and the cult favorite UFO...


Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)

...EART DVD RAVE MASTER VOLUME 4 DVD REQUIEM FROM THE DARKNESS VOLUME 4: ETERNAL REST DVD SADAMITSU THE DESTROYER COMPLETE SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 11 DVD SAIYUKI DOUBLE BARREL COLLECTION 2 DVD SAIYUKI RELOAD VOLUME 2 DVD SCRAPPED PRINCESS VOLUME 1: FAMI...

DVD Review: Master of Mosquiton (Sat 08-27-2005)

This has been a bit of a tough one and a long time in coming since a number of retailers, even Amazon, still doesn\'t carry it. Apparently released to limited retailers back on 06/14/2005, we\'ve got a look at the Media Blasters release of Master of Mosqu...

ShoPro Entertainment named the Master Licensor for NARUTO (Tue 02-15-2005)

The press release is available here.

MASTER AND COMMANDER bows in April on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-13-2004)

20th Century Fox Home Video has slotted April 20 as the day for the DVD release of MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD. The Oscar-nominated picture will arrive in an unusual choice of three different DVD versions: a full-screen version, a wide...


Advance Review: Master Keaton (Fri 07-23-2004)

Due out on 08/10/2004, Geneon brings their 39 episode series to a close with the release of Master Keaton Vol. #8. This has been one of the most thought provoking, engaging and at times very emotional series that I\'ve had the pleasure to watch in the las...

MASTER OF ORION 3 tops the charts
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-18-2003)