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Possible SAG Strike Fall Out Details
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
... should a SAG strike occur, The Hollywood Reporter has put out two articles listing which movies and which television shows could have issues. For Movies:DreamWorks is wrapping both John Hamburg's "I Love You, Man" and Peter Jackson's "T... SAG concerns circle 'Justice League' and 'Transformers 2' (Thu 02-28-2008)
The WGA strike is over! The DGA contract is settled. All is well with Hollywood, right? Not so fast. The Screen Actors Guild also has a contract up this year and jitters over those negotiations, and the possibility of a strike, has the studios proceeding...SAG Causing High Profile Film Delays?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
Even though the WGA strike may officially be over, executives around Hollywood are still hesitant about the future of some high profile projects. Variety has just published an in-depth feature on why some projects are getting delayed or bypassed if they c... 
How the SAG may impact Comic-Con (Wed 06-25-2008)
Collider.com hypothesizes that the impending SAG strike, which could come at the end of this month if a contract settlement isn't reached, could have an adverse impact onJuly's Comic-Con in San Diego. Namely if the actors are on strike, they won't be com...AFTRA Warns SAG on Contract Delay
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)
... possible SAG strike.IATSE has usually negotiated its contracts far before expiration, operating on the theory that it can obtain the best possible deal in exchange for labor stability Studios Continue Forward Despite SAG Worries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Last year, you'll likely remember the constant worries and coverage of the pending WGA strike and how Hollywood was planning for the worse by kicking production into gear on a number of projects so their line-ups would be filled up. Well, we cut to a year... Michael Bay Prepping TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
... possible SAG strike in the very near future which could cause major issues for some of these productions. Still, director Bay has told Variety that preparations are the on the way for the sequel and we already know that the studio already has a releas... Update: WGA Meeting Set For Sunday
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-03-2007)
Update: A federal mediator in the WGA contract talks has summoned an emergency meeting set for Sunday at 10:00 am between the opposing sides. If this last-ditch effort doesn't succeed, the WGA will walk away and the strike will begin at 12:01 AM PT on Mon... To Be Continued...
by Jason Davis (Mon 04-24-2006)
...iatus (an SAG strike would prevent the show from premiering until November 7), "Who Shot J.R.?" became one of pop culture's most enduring slogans finding its way onto talk shows, T-shirts, and everything in between. When the series returned seven mont... Grell Talks About Sable, Maggie
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-30-2002)
...cely. The SAG strike of that year delayed things a bit but the events of
September 11 derailed the project altogether.
The main action
of the movie was set in New York City. The script contained plenty of action
with things blowing up and people sh... TRANSFORMERS Concept Art Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-08-2008)
...potential SAG strike causes issues for Hollywood in late July. The sequel will star Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas and Rainn Wilson. Bay is once again behind the camera, based on a screenplay by Alex K... Berg Ready for EDWIN A. SALT?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-20-2007)
... time any SAG strike takes effect.
Plot Concept: Edwin A. Salt is a CIA officer who is fingered by a defector as a Russian sleeper spy. Salt must elude capture by his superiors and sets out to reunite with his family and prove his innocence. Bonham Carter Joining TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
...potential SAG strike. The trade also passed along a more specific plot concept for the first film.Plot Concept: Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of... Scott's NOTTINGHAM Production Delayed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-28-2008)
While there has been no specific cause mentioned, the trades are confirming that production for Ridley Scott's revision of the Robin Hood legend Nottingham has now been delayed. Sources believe that it could be the possible SAG strike or labor issues whic... Glover, Newton and Platt Join Emmerich's 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-02-2008)
...Barring a SAG strike, production will begin in July. Plot Concept: The film centers on a global cataclysm and tells the heroic struggle of the survivors. Glover is in talks to play the president, with Newton in discussions to play his daughter. Platt ... Cusack & Ejiofor Join Emmerich's 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
...Barring a SAG strike, shooting is set to begin in Los Angeles in July. Plot Concept: The specific plot details are being kept under wraps but the story kicks off with a global cataclysm, which brings an end to the world as we know it, and chronicles th... Weta Workshop Handling JLA Costumes
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
...e any DGA/SAG strike concerns. Still, Osborn dropped this line to the Dominion Post about the costumes and effects..
"They are doing all the costumes and they're doing a brilliant job," he said from Sydney, where filming will start soon. &qu... Amanda Peet Opposite Cusack in 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
...ere is no SAG strike, production will begin rolling in July and it will be released next July. Plot Summary: The story blends the idea of the Mayan calendar, which predicts the world ending in 2012, with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, ty... MINORITY REPORT's wild ride
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
...reat of a SAG strike forced the production to move much faster than originally planned.'The MINORITY has been a bit intense simply because we were so worried about the impending actor's strike,' says Curtis. 'We had to basically schedule the film based... Megan Fox Talks TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
...case of a SAG strike) before heading into post-production with Industrial Light and Magic. Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen will hit theaters June 26, 2009. Nominee "No Shows" at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-05-2008)
As expected, the SAG has sided with the WGA on the upcoming Golden Globe Award Show. It certainly has us wondering if NBC will even air the ceremony that was expected to air in little over a week since nobody will show up to claim their awards...The very ... 'Barbarella' preproduction underway (Sun 04-13-2008)
...e looming SAG strike. The studio doesn't want to start an expensive, high-profile project that it can't finish. "['Barbarella'] wouldn't be able to be finished before June which is when the next strike might happen," McGowan said. McGowan a...WB Confirms JUSTICE LEAGUE On Hold
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
Warner Bros. has finally confirmed that Justice League has been placed on hold, pending the WGA strike and a possible SAG strike in June-July. The studio let their options lapse on Tuesday, reports Variety. Apparently, the studio does want a script re-wri... WGA Update: 2008 Film Schedule Covered
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)
The WGA 12:01 AM PT walk-out has officially commenced, something which will clearly affect the television industry and short-term programming plans in the very near future. The Late Night Talk Show circuits will go dark tonight and within a mont... Ellen Page Out of Raimi's HELL
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)
...potential SAG strike date, this one needed more time and we had to push back the start of production." Spider-Man Does Whatever A Spider Can
by Craig Reed (Fri 01-26-2001)
...impending SAG strike in May, special effects supervisor John Dykstra offers a few words about doing the special effects. `The basis of this film has its feet in reality so what we`re doing is extending from a real experience, a real person into a worl... WGA Update: Projects Like JLA in Question
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
High profile projects which include; JLA, WOLVERINE, TRANSFORMERS 2, G.I JOE and X-FILES 2 have been featured in the latest WGA-related perspective from a recent Variety article. The trade's Anne Thompson and Tatiana Siegel break down which of these proje... James Gunn Updates on PETS & Strike
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Director James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead, Slither) gave an update on the status of his projects now that the WGA strike is in full gear. While explaining to his fans why he had to lay down his pen for the PETS project, a sci-fi comedy about a man abducted by... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
...sibly the SAG Strike, has more than likely delayed the project, it has been announced that V FOR VENDETTA director James McTeigue has been attached to the big screen adaptation. IMDB has the film listed at a 2009 release.
The week’s top picks: J... Stardate 0010.09: Of Nightingales That Weep
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-09-2000)
My Anonymous Source Who Is Very Close To Several Star Trek: Voyager Actors said this week that Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill and everyone else involved with the Tom Paris/B’Elanna Torres marriage still claim it will take place in the episode `Drive... Fleischer Ready to Helm ZOMBIELAND
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
Columbia Pictures wants Ruben Fleischer to lead their upcoming ZOMBIELAND, reports Variety. Trade says Fleischer is in negotiations to helm the project, based on a screenplay by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick. They hope to begin production in April before... '10' - It's the years, not the mileage
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 10-03-2007)
Ten years ago Keith Giffen and Shannon Eric Denton first came up with the idea for their graphic novel, '10'. Inspired by a short story written in 1924 by Richard Connell called "The Most Dangerous Game," '10' tells the story of a man who receives a le... Strike Witches Episode 12
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2008)
The series draws to a quick and rather decisive close while obviously leaving room open for more.
What They SayYoshika makes a sortie on her own, in an effort to protect Britannia. However, she is severely outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy, when her... Writers Strike Officially Ends
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Today, the writers are officially back at work and the strike has ended. Here's the press releases from both sides...
WGA:
The membership of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today voted overwhelming... WGA and AMPTP Aim Parting Shots Before Christmas
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
Yes, the on-going strike between the WGA and AMPTP is still an ugly situation to witness. Variety reports this morning (in a rather slow news cycle) that both sides aimed parting shots towards one another before the Christmas holidays. WGA told ... SAG Split On Contract Negotiations
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Just a day after we passed along news of Hollywood studios hesitant about beginning production on a project if they can't get it filmed before the SAG June 30 deadline, Hollywood Reporter says there's a difference of opinion between SAG and the guild's NY... Will Marvel make a movie for 2009?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2008)
Marvel, the full-blown film studio, has two movies coming out this year. But have labor disputes made it impossible for them to produce a theatrical release for 2009?
The Hollywood Reporter checks in with Marvel big wig David Maisel, who admits the write... JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK
by Eric Moro (Fri 08-24-2001)
Impressive and fun are the two words that can be used to describe Kevin Smith's JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK. The last of the writer/director/actor's Jersey-based slacker films, the View Askew/Dimension Films production sets out to accomplish what its t... Strike Witches Episode 05
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-07-2008)
When young women work closely together, is it inevitable that they will develop feelings for each other?
What They Say:Shirley the speed freak is obsessed with trying to exceed sonic speed. Busybody Francesca Luccini meddles with the adjustments of Shirl... Update: AMPTP & WGA Reach Tentative Agreement!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-10-2008)
Update: A new report over at Variety goes into more detail about what to expect within the WGA membership voting process after the tentative agreement has been reached.
WGA members will have the chance to vote on whether to end the strike unde... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... WGA Strike officially ends
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-13-2008)
We've been reading for months now about various projects being delayed by the WGA Strike, with 'Justice League' being, perhaps, the most prominent victim. As of the weekend, it appeared the WGA had reached an agreement with the studios. As of last night, ... Strike Witches Episode 11
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)
Returning to base only to find that they’re out of a job, the Strike Witches are spread to the wind.
What They SayThe First Special Assault Force, a.k.a. the Warlock, is assigned to Britannia as a new anti-Neuroi force. Minna and some others, who h... Strike Witches Episode 01
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayYoshika Miyafuji is a fourteen-year-old girl who possesses magical powers that can heal. One day she is approached by Mio Sakamoto, Major of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing a.k.a. Strike Witches to join her team. A few days after Yoshika turns d... Strike Witches Episode 09
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-04-2008)
What They SayYoshika pulls off an impressive combat tactic and wins a simulated dogfight. The rapid improvement in Yoshika’s skills annoys Perrine, who suspects that Sakamoto must have secretly given Yoshika personal training sessions allowing her t... How the strike affects 'Justice League', 'G.I. Joe' and more (Sat 11-10-2007)
A Variety article analyzing the impact of the WGA strike sheds light on the status of several comic book movie adaptations: Major tentpoles are the most vulnerable should the strike drag on. Warner Bros. execs are nervous about how to proceed with 'Jus...Strike Witches Episode 10
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-11-2008)
What They SayIn her encounter with Neuroi, Yoshika makes an unauthorized decision. As a result, Minna grounds her and confines her to her room for a certain period of time. However, a pressing matter arises which leaves Yoshika no choice but to sneak out ... Murphy on 'Transformers 2' strike concerns (Mon 09-10-2007)
'Transformers' producer Don Murphy gives fans an update on the status of 'Transformers 2' from his message boards. "For those of you most anxious about 'Transformers 2', the silence you hear is primarily because people are fretting about a presumed st...Strike Season
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)
The strike is over. TV will continue. Well, most of it anyway. Okay, so it isn’t all roses but some shows will return with a slight break and then squeeze out a few more episodes and then be back in the fall. Hopefully. So I star... Strike Witches Episode 03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-21-2008)
Adapting to what life is like in the military, Yoshika tries to keep to her principles once again.
What They Say:
Yoshika makes her decision to join the Strike Witches. Lynette Bishop, another rookie witch who is 15 years old, shows Yoshika around. Alth... TV Wasteland: The Writers' Strike Alters Viewing Habits Over the Long Term
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-26-2008)
The last big writer's strike was credited with the success of smaller cable networks that weren’t effected by the strike at that time. We’ve discussed here before the possibility of this year’s writer’s strike helping create a larg... Strike Witches Episode 04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)
Yoshika continues to settle into life as a member of the Strike Witches which means it’s time to start learning more about the others.
What They Say:Yoshika gradually orients herself to life as a member of Strike Witches. However, she is condemned ... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... Strike Witches Episode 08
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-27-2008)
Is it wrong that I want them to go back to the pure fanservice material at this point instead of playing at character stories?
What They Say:Akagi, the aircraft carrier that transported Yoshika from the Empire of Fuso, makes a port call at Port Witches. ... Transformers Sequel Prepartions During WGA Strike (Sun 01-20-2008)
A Variety article on the settlement of the Director's Guild contract indicates that the agreement could help the Writer's Guild strike move forward in a positive way. All of this would be good news to director Michael Bay, who hopes to launch the producti...COUNTER-STRIKE: CONDITION ZERO announced
by Troy Roberts (Wed 02-13-2002)
Sierra Entertainment has officially announced COUNTER-STRIKE: CONDITION ZERO for the PC.CONDITION ZERO, a team-based action game, is being developed by Gearbox Software and Valve Software. The game is based on Valve's popular online game COUNTER-STRIKE, a... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... WGA goes on strike
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-05-2007)
Variety negotiations in Hollywood for a new writers contract have fallen apart and the WGA is now on strike: Hollywood is going to all-out war, after last-minute talks gave false hope that today's strike by the Writers Guild of America could be averte... Midnight Strike Force
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-15-2006)
What They SayA super-secret cult of lesbians performs erotic experiments on bodies from the local hospital! Their purpose: to revive the spirit of their ancient leader in a virile human form. Now it\'s up to the Midnight Strike Force, a team of busty just... What to Watch While the Writer’s Strike
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-11-2007)
In the coming weeks, more and more of our beloved shows will be either going into reruns or just going off the air due to the writer’s strike. While this really stinks, it might offer an opportunity to catch up with some series you’ve nev... The FANTASTIC FOUR strike a pose
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)
Superhero Hype has the first group photo of the FANTASTIC FOUR -- The Thing, Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman -- officially released by the movie studio. Strike a pose, cosmic powered heroes!Got a scoop? Know something that you need to ... SAG honors its own
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 03-11-2002)
Last night, SAG voters -- in a surprising move -- presented the ensemble cast award to GOSFORD PARK, while individual actor awards were given to Russell Crowe for A BEAUTIFUL MIND and Halle Berry for MONSTER'S BALL. GOSFORD PARK's Helen Mirren was honored... Join THE LEAGUE before they strike
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-19-2008)
Who is 'The League'? Better find out before they strike. Michael Uslan talks 'The Spirit'. Everyone watches the 'Watchmen'. Here's your Comics2Film news bits for November 19th.
The League
THE LEAGUE poster
Director Kyle Higgins alerts us to hi... THOR Delayed Until Strike Ends
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-20-2007)
Marvel Films, whose financing this independently, had plans to get production rolling in early 2008 but they're now preferring to wait till after the WGA strike is resolved. Nobody has been cast for THOR yet but director Matthew Vaughn did tell the Daily ... Al Gough offers Lex Luthor to WGA Strike Supporters
by Jim Harvey (Thu 11-29-2007)
From the United Hollywood site, 'Smallville' showrunner Al Gough offers fans an incentive to support the WGA strike and their Pencils2Moguls campaign.
So, Miles and I were sitting around the other day (which is what writers do when they can't write and... BOND 20 Strike Threat Averted
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-28-2001)
A deal has been made that will keep the coming JAMES BOND 20 production from halting mid-production due to a potential actor's Equity strike in the U.K.The film's producers struck a deal with the union that allows the actors working on the efilm to stay p... DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-26-2008)
I am not Uatu, though I am still a Watcher. I observe all which occurs throughout this sprawling realm known as Mania. I see, I observe and I weigh. On the brink of revealing himself and others of his kind to the world, Nathan Petrelli was shot. Let us lo... Strike hits 'Transformers' bow
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-20-2007)
One force the 'Transformers' cannot overcome? Unions! From Variety:
Opening numbers for "Transformers" in Argentina may be down as auds stayed away from cinemas Thursday due to a widely publicized projectionists' strike in Buenos Aires.
In fact, exe... Joss leads Mutant Enemy Strike against Hollywood
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-04-2007)
As the WGA strike marches on without resolution and films like 'Justice League', 'G.I. Joe' and 'Wolverine' hang in the balance, fans are becoming increasingly involved in the dispute. Last week 'Smallville' showrunner Al Gough raffled off Lex Luthor in a... Strike Witches Episode 07
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2008)
Sometimes it is all about the panties. Or the lack of them…
What They Say:One morning, Erica Hartmann finds part of her uniform missing. Nonchalantly strolling into the locker room, she puts on someone else’s uniform and goes on duty which c... Strike Witches to be Streamed (Mon 06-23-2008)
While the official news is still only in Japanese, GDH has announced that they will be providing streaming online of Strike Witches in the same manner as The Tower of Druaga and Blassreiter, this time via Crunchyroll and Youtube. BOST TV isn\'t mentioned ...WGA Strike Delays CASTLEVANIA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Rogue Pictures has decided to delay the production of CASTLEVANIA, reports Variety. The trade says the studio is reluctant to move forward due to script concerns so they will wait until after the WGA strike is resolved. The initial plan was to begin produ... AMPTP & WGA Resume Strike Discussions
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-23-2008)
A joint press release has been given to the media by the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers indicating that they will resume discussions in hopes of resolving this strike. The statement says tha... Horror Writers Get Creative for WGA STRIKE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The screenwriters specializing in the horror genre gathered recently outside the gates of Warner Bros and got a bit creative in terms of the on-going WGA STRIKE. Ryan Rotten at Shock Til You Drop reports that a group of horror scribes showed up ... PRINCESS NINE: STRIKE ZONE
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 09-13-2002)
The exceptional PRINCESS NINE saga continues in this release from ADV Films. If you haven’t done so yet, even if you belong to the “anti-anime” sect, it’s strongly recommended that you check out this wonderful series. Deftly executed by director Tomomi Mo... Writers strike is kryptonite for 'Superman' sequel (Tue 11-06-2007)
'Superman Returns' actor Brandon Routh says the Hollywood writers strike spells temporary kryptonite for the 'Man of Steel' sequel. In speaking with ThisIsNorthScotland.co.uk Routh said that the new Superman film is, "supposed to be happening. They'...CBS Returning Shows & Info on Others.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
CBS has officially announced their returning shows now that the WGA strike has officially ended, which I'll place down below. Expect other networks to officially announce their lineups shortly. For now, we still have Michael Ausiello's guide but it's alwa... Brit Strike May Affect BOND 20
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)
The British film industry looks to be halted utterly should plans for an actors strike happen as scheduled. This action looks to have a dire effect on coming projects, possibly including JAMES BOND 20... but perhaps not HARRY POTTER 2.The British actor's ... 'Justice League' to be halted by strike? (Mon 11-19-2007)
The Hollywood Reporter has the latest report of fallout from the WGA union strike. While screenwriters have stopped work until the issues of fair compensation for digital media are resolved, some films and TV shows are now showing signs of suffering from ...Dirty Pair Strike Again Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 06-02-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Haruka Takachiho / Yoshikazu YasuhikoTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen a miner on the industrial planet Chakra is attacked by an unknown animal yet somehow survives, Trouble Consultants Kei and Yuri are ... Risk Addiction
by Coming Attractions (Wed 06-04-2003)
Genre: Romantic/Thriller. Studio: MGM/United Artists. Production Company: Intermedia/C-2 Pictures. Project Phase: Development Hell. Who's In It: Unknown. Who's Making It: Henry Bean, Leora Barish (Screenwriters); Mario Kassar, Andy Vajna (Produc... Strike Witches Episode 06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)
Adding another girl to the completed column, this episode revolves around the musical girl Sanya.
What They Say:Yoshika and her comrades are attacked by the Neurois on their way back from a mission in London, but gets help from Sanya who happened to be o... Adult DVD Review: Midnight Strike Force (Mon 05-15-2006)
With the family out of town for a few days we were able to bring down the adult pile a bit and while not empty, we\'ve got another one tonight with a look at the 04/04/2006 release of Midnight Strike Force from Anime 18.JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK DVD Details Announced
by Scott Collura (Mon 11-26-2001)
Kevin Smith fans can rest easy with the announcement-direct from Smith's News Askew Web site-that the upcoming Jay AND Silent Bob Strike Back DVD will be packed with extras. According to a post by the king of indie filmmaking himself, some of the ext... Strike Witches Hits BOST TV (Thu 07-03-2008)
Curiously, there hasn\'t been anything said about BOST TV carrying the Strike Witches show which airs today in Japan, the latest from Gonzo. A new invite for Anime Expo listed the company\'s involvement with it showing at Anime Expo however which gave som...WGA Strike Talks Collapse
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 12-08-2007)
The strike discussions between WGA & AMPTP have once again collapsed and we don't know when they will continue, reports Variety. The trade says the talks broke down over the same subject which has caused the strike in the first place, future... WGA Strike Ending Within a Week??
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-02-2008)
I'm not used to reporting anything on Saturday nights at 8:38 pm (as of this moment) but this report is hitting the Associated Press wires so it's getting passed along. The WGA strike may soon be over...There is a media blackout with the current discussio... Producer Talks G.I JOE and TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-08-2008)
Our friend Robert Sanchez over at IESB has published a decent interview with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, a man who's working on two high profile projects for Paramount & Dreamworks, G.I Joe and Transformers 2. For "Joe", the producer ex... Hollywood Writers Strike Update
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
The looming writers strike can take full effect on November 1st, nearly a week away, if the writers choose to walk away from the bargaining table. Guild members (WGA) voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike if a new contract co... Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike (Wed 04-23-2003)
Plot:It's time to get back behind the cockpit of your favorite Star Wars vehicles. What's that? You're tired of being inside the claustrophobic cockpit? Early rumors indicate that you'll be able to exit your vehicle this time, but will the lightsaber make...Can Crouching Tiger Strike Twice? (Thu 02-22-2001)
Miramax Films is pursuing North American rights to a Chinese-language adventure film starring Zhang Ziyi, the young heroine of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.Legend of Zu is set in the ancient mythologicial Chinese province of Zu. The film is helmed by Ts...SAG nominates RINGS, SKY actors
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-30-2002)
The Screen Actors Guild has announced its nominations for its 2001 achievements in acting, and there were precious few nominations for genre fare.Ian McKellen was nominated for best supporting actor for his work as Gandalf in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOW... AZTEC writers strike gold
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-27-2004)
A probable new project for DreamWorks has been purchased by The Montecito Picture Corporation, a film production film with a deal at the studio. Titled AZTEC, the story is set in 1519 and in the heart of the Aztec empire in South America. The main charact... 'The Deadly Hands of Shang-Chi' to strike soon? (Mon 02-20-2006)
Anonymous scooper cites a report from a Spanish newspaper in which Ang Lee revealed his status as producer on "The hands of Shang-Chi" [sic], to be directed by Woo-Ping Yuen...Strike up the brand for Marvel
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-19-2003)
Universal Studios consumer products exec Timothy E. Rothwell is decamping to Marvel Enterprises, where he will become prexy of the comic company's Worldwide Consumer Products Group.
In his new role, Rothwell will oversee all licensing and merchandising a... FUNimation® Entertainment and YouTube Strike Content and Advertising Agreement (Wed 07-02-2008)
Leading Anime Company to Distribute Programming through New YouTube Channel FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS - July 2, 2008 - FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, and YouTube,™ the leading online video community that all...And the SAG Award Winners are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-27-2008)
The Screen Actors Guild Awards just went off the air a few minutes ago and the winners are...
Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role George Clooney, Michael Clayton Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood Ryan Gosling, Lars and the Real Gir... Strike team story authorized by Warner Bros.
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-04-2004)
Screenwriter Dave Callaham, who just finished writing the screenplay for DOOM, has sold a pitch for an action-thiller to Warner Bros. The untitled project is about a private team of security professionals/soldiers that are hired to go to a Middle Eastern ... Digital Review: Strike Witches (Fri 07-11-2008)
We\'re taking a look at a new release from Gonzo via BOST TV today with the 07/11/2008 digital release of Strike Witches Episode 2 (of 12).WGA Talks Pause, Statements Released
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
For the last four days, the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers(AMPTP) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) have been resuming talks behind closed-doors (with a news blackout) in the hopes of ending this WGA strike as soon as possible. Bot... Visual FX Nominations Lowered to Seven
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
On December 17, there were 15 movies up for the VFX award at the next Academy Awards. That list has been lowered to seven, reports Variety. Some notables did not make the list such as Harry Potter 5 and Spider-Man 3. I'll put the list below but for the fu... What's that WGA strike about anyway?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-07-2007)
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #06
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 11-29-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... SPIDER-MAN ads strike out
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-07-2004)
After receiving a flood of complaints from irate baseball fans, Major League Baseball officials have decided to reverse their decision and not allow ads for Sony's SPIDER-MAN 2 on bases during three days next month. The ads would have appeared on all base... Strike Witches Episode 02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-11-2008)
What They SayOn their journey to Britannia, Yoshika and the others are assaulted by mysterious invaders called the Neuroi, menacing beings from another world. In order to buy time until reinforcements arrive, Major Sakamoto sallies forth alone, only to be... Digital Review: Strike Witches (Thu 07-10-2008)
Now that Anime Expo has moved into the past, we can catch up on a few other things, such as the start of a new series from BOST TV with Strike Witches Episode 01 which aired on 07/04/2008.Strike Victims
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The war is over and now it’s time to pick up the pieces. The most famous victim of the last war was Moonlighting. It looks like several series are in danger of dying similar deaths as a result of the writer’s strike. Some of the... Schreiber Set to Strike WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-18-2007)
A new actor, a plot summary and release date have come down the wires this morning in regards to the WOLVERINE, says Variety. Up to this point, the release has been TBA 2008 leaving a lot of us wondering how they would wrap up shooting and post production... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... Darabont Addresses FAHRENHEIT 451 Rumors, Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-08-2007)
The adaptation of the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel, FAHRENHEIT 451, has been a long time coming inside Hollywood. I know Cinescape was talking about Mel Gibson possibly taking this adaptation to the big screen back in the late 90s so its shelf life in developm... Stardate 0009.18: How to be an Alien
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-18-2000)
My colleague Antony at Star Trek Central reported this week a rumor that Tom Paris and B`Elanna Torres would get married 2/3 of the way through Voyager`s current season. But one of my Paramount sources says that, unless they`ve re-shot the ending of `Driv... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Sat 02-02-2002)
Wow, what a week! Since my first column went up last Wednesday, I received nearly 40 emails and quite a bit of chatter on the English Track forum. Ok, most of that was related to name suggestions for this column, but hey, a man can dream, can't he?
Tha... You're Under Arrest Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-28-2003)
What They SayThe Review!Another installment of the series brings some enjoyable moments and brings back one of the favorite “villains” of the series in the form of Strike Man.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc i... Hailing Frequencies Stardate 0115.01
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-15-2001)
Trek News, Trek Spoilers, Trek TV, Trek People, Trek Awards Due to the mid-season Television Critics Association press junket held last week in California, Trek news and rumors have been flying fast and furious. UPN struggled for survival, Voyager hyped i... 'Transformers 2' shoot confirmed for Philly-wood (Tue 04-08-2008)
According to KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 'Transformers 2' is booked to film there soon. Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, told the station that tax credits are bringing a number of new features to the ...Stardate 06.24.01: Summer Arrives
by Michelle Erica Green (Tue 06-26-2001)
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a whole spate of genre movies: the very successful SHREK and the less-than-exceptional EVOLUTION, ATLANTIS for the kids and TOMB RAIDER for the grownups, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS for teen-agers and DR. DOLITTLE 2 for ... SILENT but Deadly Part One
by Eric Moro (Tue 08-21-2001)
It's the end of an era for writer/director/actor Kevin Smith. The 31 year old filmmaker who has redefined modern day pop culture with his gorilla-style filmmaking, witty dialogue and reliance on "dick and fart jokes" brings closure to the "slacker" chapte... SILENT but Deadly Part Two
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's Kevin Smith profile, the acclaimed indie filmmaker discussed the end of his "slacker" films or what have affectionately been dubbed the Jersey Chronicles. However, the conclusion of this chapter in his career does not come with... Fox says 'Wolverine' isn't homeless (Wed 11-21-2007)
There's been a scramble of sorts to get cameras rolling on the 'Wolverine' movie, in spite of strike woes. Not it appears that Marvel's resilient mutant has come up against another foe: Baz Luhrmann. According to an anonymous scooper for Cinema Blend, th...Gundam SEED Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Iwase Masatsugu (Concept by: Yatate Hajime/Tomino Yoshiyuki)Translated by:Jason DeAngelisAdapted by:What They SayIn the world of the Cosmic Era, war rages between the genetically enhanced humans known as Coordinators and those... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-13-2004)
What They SayIn the dead of night, Andy Waltfeld, ZAFT\'s legendary \"Desert Tiger,\" strikes! As Kira struggles with adapting to fighting in the desert, Andy watches, impressed. But the Gundam\'s energy is running low, and only the timely intervention of... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Movie I: The Empty Battlefield
by Luis Cruz (Wed 08-03-2005)
What They SayYear 70 of the Cosmic Era, the economic friction between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals has erupted into a full-scale conflict. The Natural-dominated Earth Alliance struggles to catch up with the Coordinators\' supe... Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Collector ™s Edition Box Set
by Mark Thomas (Wed 06-27-2007)
What They SayThree years of peace have followed the Earth Federation\'s victory over the Duchy of Zeon. Now, in the year 0083 of the Universal Century, the last remnants of Zeon begin their plan for revenge by stealing a prototype Gundam armed with nuclea... Batman Beyond
by Coming Attractions (Sun 05-18-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Science Fiction/Superhero.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:At one time rumors were heard that WB studio execs thought about Keanu Reeves playing the role of the futuristic caped cr... You're Under Arrest Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayThe Review!Moving into the second half of the series, the seventh volume of You?re Under Arrest carries on in the same tradition as earlier episodes.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language ... Madlax Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-16-2005)
What They SayFrom the minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection.
The country of Gazth-Sonika has been engaged in a civil war for more than a decade, struggling to stay afloat amidst a... Crying Out Love, In The Centre Of The World
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-25-2005)
What They SaySekai no Chushin de, Ai wo Sakebu, a Japanese romance novel by Katayama Kyoichi, sold over 3 million copies in Japan alone, is now adapted into one of the biggest hits of the summer box office in Japan! The film Crying Out Love, In The Centre... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #05
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 11-10-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Daredevil Interview: Duncan: The Once and Future Kingpin
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-07-2003)
Continuing our
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket Comics2Film
presents this transcript of the round-table interview with Michael Clarke
Duncan, who plays Kingpin in the movie.
Q: What's your typical breakfast?
... GTA IV Actors Complain on Salaries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)
With the SAG contract talks coming up very soon, this might become a frequence voice of concern for voice actors in the video game industry. It seems that the top two voices of the recent smash hit Grand Theft Auto IV are not pleased with their salaries, ... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-04-2005)
What They SayThe Archangel limps toward Alaska, having lost contact with both the Strike Gundam and Tolle\'s Skygrasper. Cagalli, meanwhile, discovers a wound Athrun, and is shocked to learn what happened.The Review!Blissfully free of recaps, SEED hurtles... You're Under Arrest Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayThe Review!The fourth and final box set opens with this volume and we get a number of excellent episodes.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language of Japanese. Both tracks are pretty standard ... LOST Cut in Half & Related WGA News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Executive producer Carlton Cuse explained to Entertainment Weekly the current plans for LOST if the WGA strike is prolonged. The season was intended to air 16 episodes in order next spring but it's now reported that it will be shortened to 8 episodes... FAMILY GUY Will Continue Without Peter, Stewie, or Brian?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-18-2007)
I know the writer’s strike is driving everyone crazy. The brunt of it is just now really hitting and it’s only going to get worse. Seth McFarlane has stopped working on his series Family Guy in support of the strike. Seth is not... HEROES: Setting The Record Straight
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 12-10-2007)
Heroes has been a bit of a mess this season. It went out with a rushed bang, no doubt about it, but the first six episodes drug and the new characters those episodes introduced were less than interesting. Many fans, including many that comm... Alba Updates on SIN CITY 2, FF Sequel Status
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-24-2008)
While at a press junket for the upcoming remake of The Eye, SHH's Heather Newgen posed the question of status in regards to Sin City 2 and Fantastic Four 3. Unfortunately, the current status for both films translates to "no progress". ... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Wolfking Warrior
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 09-05-2006)
For quite a while people have been looking for the edge needed to take their gaming ability to the next level. While most times it takes practice to move up the ranks, but sometimes it is all about having the proper equipment. Because of that I have seen ... Star Trek: Voyager's Roxann Dawson
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 02-07-2001)
As Star Trek: Voyager heads toward the end of its final season, Roxann Dawson has been busy both in front of and behind the camera. The writer-producers of the show finally decided that her character, B’Elanna Torres, and Robert Duncan McNeill’s characte... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayKira is still trying to come to terms with being the reluctant pilot of the Strike Gundam. Now, he and veteran mobile armor pilot Mu La Flaga must defend the state-of-the-art Archangel and its crew while being pursued by Commander Le Creuset ... Archie Comics announces "Civil Chore"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-14-2007)
Archie Comics has released the following press release to announce a new Archie comic, Civil Chore.Press release:From the pages of Marvel Comic’s Civil War to DC’s World War III, the comics community has been facing strife and conflict, turnin... Producer Murphy Explains TRANSFORMERS 2 Silence
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-10-2007)
A sequel to the summer blockbuster has already been confirmed by Paramount, Dreamworks & the screenwriters of the first film. So, why the lack of news on TRANSFORMERS 2? Well, producer Don Murphy explains that the reason for the silenc... WGA Update: Talks Resume on Nov 26
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-17-2007)
It seems that talking between sides will resume very soon inside Hollywood. Variety reports that AMPTPA and WGA have issued the following statement to the press.
"Leaders from the AMPTP and the WGA have mutually agreed to resume formal negotia... Frank Langella Talks Future of PERRY WHITE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)
Nothing real surprising out of this news but I'll pass it along at any rate. Due to the WGA strike being full in effect and the rumored tidbits on Warner Bros. being gunshy on releasing a new SUPERMAN film, the sequel to the Bryan Singer is up in the... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Julie Benz Talks PUNISHER and DEXTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-14-2008)
Heather Newgen had a chance to catch up with actress Julie Benz (Dexter), who's starring in both Rambo and Punisher:War Zone. For the latter film, the signature blond died her hair brunette and talked a bit about what to expect from her character. She als... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-13-2004)
What They SayCosmic Era 71. A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals. The Natural-dominated Earth Alliance, struggling to catch up with the Coordinators\' superior technology, has secretly developed its own Gund... Lies, Half-Truths & False Intel!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-15-2008)
Who needs speculative spewing gossip rags when the actual production staff—executive producers, directors and stars--- will do the dirty work themselves?
Welcome back Maniacs to our second installment of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the We... Washington D.C. 'Transformers 2' Casting Call! (Sun 05-25-2008)
The Virginia film office has this posting for aspiring 'Transformers 2' actors in the Washington D.C. area: Heery Casting is looking for SAG background talent adults and SAG or NON-UNION children for the new Dreamworks feature film, Transformers 2, dir...Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-22-2004)
What They SayAfter a final pitched battle in the desert, the Archangel must begin to make her way to the Federation base at Alaska. Cagalli and Kisaka decide to accompany them. En route, they are attacked numerous times by ZAFT maritime mobile suits. The ... Mark Hamill Strikes Back!
by Scott Collura (Thu 08-23-2001)
Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself, has had to deal with all sorts of STAR WARS references in the years since he starred in George Lucas' holy trilogy. But never before had he been confronted with the notion of Imperial Teamsters at least not until he l... Horror Scripters Exorcise Their Rites at Warner Bros. Rally
by Den Shewman (Thu 11-29-2007)
It was a moment that could have come from the deleted scenes of The Exorcist: several priests (and one nun) chanting “Out, demons, out!” as they make the sign of the Crossand sprinkle holy water on a victim they claim is possessed by demons. B... Cossacks: European Wars
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Fri 04-20-2001)
I am quite sure that the sun will rise tomorrow. It hadn't failed me for more than twenty years, and as there are no significant prophecies that would foretell the end of the world in the next 24 hours, I doubt anyone can deny my last statement. Still... Out of Work But Still Funny
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-02-2007)
Due to the current writer’s strike, the writers of The Late Show with David Letterman aren’t bringing home any bacon, but they can apparently still find it in themselves to be clever and funny. I’m really on the fence about the stri... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #01
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 08-18-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Army Men: Air Tactics
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 04-06-2000)
3DO has indebted history with its FRP Might & Magic series (which recently got its eighth member) and the unsurpassed strategically oriented trilogy Heroes of Might & Magic, which will surely get the title of VIG (very important games) in some probable Co... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Mon 02-14-2005)
The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held on Saturday, February 5th at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and aired the same night on TNT. The words on the red carpet that kept radiating were... "It's a thrill and an honor to be nominated by ... 'Transformers 2' ramping up fast (Wed 02-13-2008)
In her Variety blog, Anne Thompson gives an account of Michael Bay's presentation of 'Transformers' F/X technology on the Sony lot. During the presentation, Bay admits he has been working on the 'Transformers 2' script during the WGA Strike (he's not a g...DAREDEVIL Moves
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
The latest word on the DAREDEVIL movie project is that the talks with Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) broke down resulting in the film moving out of Montreal. As a result, the production will now set up in Vancouver inste... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #04
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)
Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m... The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Tue 05-14-2002)
This has never happened to me before.Being a game reviewer is an enviable job. Think about it, you get a chance to look at the greatest (and worst) games ever and then write about them. It requires the ability to be objective when you look at a game, rega... Icewind Dale
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Mon 07-31-2000)
FRP genre found its true place among games relatively early. The computers of a decade and a half ago where powerful enough to present the fantasy worlds in picture, and assume the role of the game master. It looked awfully modest in the beginning, but mo... Real GUNDAMs!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-21-2005)
Prize winners! We've got prize winners to announce! Here are the top 5 entries that showed the most love AND followed instructions in entering our big giveaway of one of the hottest anime features to reach US DVD in a long time, APPLESEED: Keith Bosworth,... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
Well kids, here we are with another comic movie column. For those of you that never leave the house and still think your copy of SPAWN #1 is worth $80, BATMAN BEGINS opened on Wednesday last week. Critics have rightfully praised it as both an engaging cha... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... Who Watches the Justice League?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 07-04-2005)
Welcome back, and a happy Fourth of July to all my fellow crazy, explosives-happy Americans out there. I hope you're all enjoying yourselves as you float on lakes or guzzle alcohol or blow off various appendages with illegal fireworks. In the words of P... Sin City 2
by Development Heck (Fri 06-08-2007)
Genre: Sequel/Comic Book Adaptation/Animation/Action.Studio: n/aProduction Company: The Weinstein Co., Troublemaker Studios.Project Phase: Development.Who's In It: n/aWho's Making It: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller (Diriectors, Screenwriters); Robert Rodr... SECRET WAR
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)
First, let me get this out of the way: SECRET WAR is one of the most visually stunning miniseries you'll pick up this year (and some of last year, and possibly some of next year...). Gabrielle Dell'Otto is up there with Alex Ross for painted comic art. ... Setting up THE LAST MISSION
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-17-2004)
The idea for a new military action movie just got sold to 20th Century Fox, with director John Moore (BEHIND ENEMY LINES) attached to make it. The project is called THE LAST MISSION and it was pitched to Fox-based Davis Entertainment by screenwriters Joe ... TOE TAGS #1
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-26-2004)
Damien Cross has got problems. The dead have risen and eaten his parents. He can't find his girlfriend. His right arm has been torn off. And worst of all, he'd dead. Or rather, undead. And yet he's retained all of his memories and reasoning, unlike all th... All Hallow's Eve on the TV
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-25-2004)
Ah, it must be fall. The air is cooling. The leaves are turning. Shows are swapping timeslots or being carved neatly from network lineups. And one of the early casualties is the man so badass, James Cameron tried to kill him in three separate films (but o... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... THE GRUDGE
by Lisa Keeler (Fri 10-22-2004)
THE GRUDGE operates largely with the logic of a nightmare small noises and fleeting glimpses become more ominous until they inexorably, lethally strike. Director Takashi Shimizu, remaking his original Japanese film (he's done four altogether on this them... Music à la Melle
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-11-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEComposer Gil Melle, an innovator in mixing electronic and orchestral music, died last Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. For nearly five decades, Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding ... Give the kitty his film
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-19-2004)
DreamWorks is moving forward to give Puss-in-Boots, the sword-wielding cat voiced by Antonio Banderas in SHREK 2, his own film project. The studio has hired screenwriters Ed Decter and John Strauss (THE SANTA CLAUSE 2, THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE) to write t...