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Saw III
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-01-2006)

...Comments: Saw III is set to scare this Halloween.Updates:July 25, 2006 - The new poster for Saw III has been posted via Coming Soon.May 22, 2006 - Lionsgate Entertainment said it will release the third film in its successful Saw series Oct. 31 with a s...

"Saw III"
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 10-30-2006)

In the tradition of everything from STAR WARS to SCREAM (more the latter than the former), SAW III intelligently takes from an original that was intended as a stand-alone and finds ways to connect it and the sequel to ultimately produce both a new overvi...

Saw III
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-03-2006)

Twisted Pictures and Lions Gate Films have decided to strike while the poker is hot and have announced the theatrical release date of the latest in the SAW franchise. SAW III is set to buzz into theaters on October 27 and will be directed by Darren Lynn B...


SAW IV
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)

...da die in Saw III? Well, in an unusual bit of truth-in-advertising in a horror film series, there is no returning from the dead for Jigsaw ala Michael Myers or Jason Voorheis. Jigsaw is most assuredly dead. His skull and chest being spli...

SAW IV Picture & Plot Details Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)

...m watched Saw III last year. How? That question isn't answered by them. Figures, right? Here's the first released photo of Saw IV. See if you can see the details in the picture below:   89:16 to see what he sees.   Tobin Bell, Lyriq B...

Final SAW III trailer online
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)

The final trailer for the upcoming Lionsgate film, SAW III, has found it's way online via Yahoo! Movies.You can view the trailer here.In the film, Jigsaw kidnaps a doctor to keep him alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen through...

"Saw IV" gets a Plot
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-24-2007)

...uation of Saw III, Jeff must find his daughter and escape the building to which they are confined before they both die. After finding another tape of Jigsaw, Jeff realizes there may be a newly added piece of the puzzle that he must decipher before it&r...


SAW III Teaser Poster
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-29-2006)

Coming Soon has received a copy of the teaser poster for SAW 3.You can view the full poster here.The story goes: Jigsaw has disappeared. With his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrifi...

Doom III PC Expansion and Midway!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-25-2005)

DOOM III RESURRECTION OF EVIL I recently had the opportunity to check out the upcoming expansion to DOOM III on the PC, RESURRECTION OF EVIL. Not only does it feature a new (albeit shorter) adventure, it also has new weapons, enemies, locations and most i...

SAW III scene with CRANK
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-25-2006)

A scene from the upcoming horror film SAW III will be shown with CRANK when it hits theaters on September 1.The first scene is reportedly very gory and will showcase the first of Jigsaw's games in the film.SAW III will make it's way into theaters on Octob...

SAW IV Cuts Out the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)

...decessor, Saw III. The fourth installment pulled in 14.3 million on Friday alone, setting itself up as the Halloween success its previous three films were touted as but it came just shy of the mark set by the third. The third film opened up last Hallow...


SAW III Poster made with real blood
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)

According to Variety, a vial of blood from SAW star Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) was used to make posters for SAW III."We decided to do a poster and he's wearing a red cloak. I was talking to the printer and asked what we could do to get the deepest blood red. I a...

Tobin Bell lives on in "Saw" 4 and 5
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)

...cenes in 'Saw III' that seem very innocuous and benign, but when you see 'Saw IV' and they flash back to those, they have a whole different meaning," said producer Oren Koules.  "We shot scenes for 'Saw III', knowing they'd be in 'IV.' W...

Det. Matthews Back in SAW IV?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)

...im off in SAW III. They had it shot but they edited it out of the final cut so once again, a cameo could be used for Wahlberg's character in SAW IV, says Rotten Tomatoes.       "Yeah, I got a scene in it," said Wahlberg. &...

Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-20-2003)

What They SayThe tranquility of a traditional Japanese wedding is shattered when the bride is kidnapped by evil Ninja! Their ransom demand is simple: the key to a hidden treasure! Unfortunately for the Ninja of the Fuma Clan, the groom is a master sword...


Armitage III: Polymatrix
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)

The Review!-Synopsis- Detective Ross Sylibus has transferred to Mars to get away from his past. He gets more than he bargained for in the form of his new partner Armitage, and a case involving a robot-hating lunatic. As the two partners try to work togeth...

Bat Out of Hell III due out on Halloween
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-19-2006)

On October 31st Meat Loaf is releasing BAT OUT OF HELL III: The Monster is Loose the final piece of the BAT OUT OF HELL trilogy, on Virgin Records in North America, and Universal Records outside of North America. "Meat Loaf holds such a unique place in ...

Armitage III OAV
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-16-2002)

What They SayMars 2046: The murder of a celebrity reveals the existence of a secret ?Third Type? robot so intelligent and sophisticated that they can pass as humans. The continuing pubic slaughter of these ?Thirds? by the hate-spewing D?anclaude fan the a...

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)

Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa...


LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-10-2003)

In 1988, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, HALLOWEEN 4, and FRIDAY THE 13th Part 7 were released. Generally dismissed critically, these sequels nevertheless produced a decent return at the box office. Hoping to establish another ongoing horror franchise, New Lin...

STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part III
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 01-25-2000)

Moore says that he recognized VOYAGER’s biggest problem by the end of the first episode. `By the end of the pilot, you have the Maquis in those Starfleet uniforms, and— boom—we’ve begun the grand homogenization. Now they are any other ship. I don’t know w...

STAR TREK: Special Effects Redux, Part III
by Frank Garcia (Mon 01-17-2000)

In Part Three of our exploration of Digital Stream’s vision to rework the special effects of STAR TREK The Original Series` with their own brand of cutting edge artistry, we approached a number of individuals who have made their careers working with STAR ...

Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....


Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

... (Saw II, Saw III), Tobin Bell (Saw I, II and III) and the filmmakers of Saw IV invite you to play a game in the cruel and deadly world of Jigsaw. Hall H4:45-5:45 Spotlight on George Romero—George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) is the undis...

“Superman: The Movie” and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-17-2006)

... same day Saw III will hit store shelves ensuring that horror fans will have enough deadly puzzles to watch unfold for a while.  Well, a few hours at least.  PS3, Xbox 360 HD Add-On Numbers:  Official numbers have been released for s...

Lost In Evisceration
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-12-2006)

... month in SAW III. Musically, the series is known for its use of heavy rock music and the new film is no different. Artists Addiction Records will release SAW III on October 24th, an album that apparently features some of the 'heaviest, bone-crunching ...

CHAIN LETTER Grabs Some Victims
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-27-2007)

The trade reports that Keith David, Betsy Russell(Saw III, Saw IV), Nikki Reed & Noah Segan have all joined the cast of the upcoming horror film CHAIN LETTER. The chain-wielding killer, dubbed "Chain Man", will be played by Michael Bailey Sm...


Dead On Arrival
by Matt Kamen (Tue 10-03-2006)

... likes of Saw III. So by the time you Americans get this movie, consider that we'll have had to suffer it for nearly three months and take the advice of the rest of the world for once avoid! New DVD Picks for 02/10/06 Simpsons Season 8 It's hard to pi...

Weekend Box Office Report: "Borat" Surprises
by Karl Schneider (Mon 11-06-2006)

...oldovers, Saw III dropped 53.5% to $11.6 million, a solid gross considering the competition.  Not to be outdone, The Departed fell only 18.8% to $8 million and The Prestige fell 18.7% to $7.7 million. All in all it was a pretty good and extremely...

Suikoden III (aka: Genso Suikoden III) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shimizu Aki (Original Concept: Konami)Translated by:Patrick CoffmanAdapted by:What They SayEnter a world filled with adventure, love, bravery and courage. Enter the world of Suikoden! As a young girl, Chris Longfellow lost he...

Weekend Box Office Report: "Borat" is Niice!
by Karl Schneider (Sun 11-12-2006)

...00,000 5 SAW III $6,600,000 -55.4% 3,013 $2,190 $69,879,000   6 BABEL $5,651,000 +514.8% 1,251 $4,517 $7,488,000 7 THE DEPARTED $5,240,000 -32.1% 2,210 $2,371 $109,778,000 8 THE RETURN $4,776,000 NEW 1,986 $2,404 $4,776,000 9 THE PRES...


Directors & Stars for FEAR ITSELF
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)

A host of provocative directors, actors and writers - including award-winning directors John Landis ("An American Werewolf in London"), Darren Bousman ("Saw II, III and IV"), Ronny Yu ("Freddy vs. Jason," "Bride of Chuck...

Weekend Box Office Report: Happy Receipts
by Karl Schneider (Sun 11-19-2006)

...lion, and Saw III pulled in another $2.8 million.Until next week ...1 N HAPPY FEET WB $42,320,000 - 3,804 - $11,125 $42,320,000 1 2 N CASINO ROYALE Sony $40,600,000 - 3,434 - $11,822 $40,600,000 1 3 1 BORAT Fox $14,350,000 -49.2% 2,611 +45 $5,495 $90...

30 DAYS OF NIGHT Takes Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-21-2007)

...006 where Saw III took the #1 spot? It seems clear it could have a better impact because the next installment of the Saw franchise opens up in 3,000+ theaters next week with little competition. Still, the fan anticipation for this fourth film is somewh...

SAW II
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-21-2006)

SAW II (the Roman numeral specified by the studio, so don't try calling it SAW 2) is the kind of movie that gets to the Injury To Eye material right away, cluing you in as to what kind of movie experience you're about to have. We see the latest victim of ...


BLOODY SUNDAY Oscar eligibility questioned
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-15-2002)

Variety reports that the acclaimed docudrama BLOODY SUNDAY is in jeopardy as an Oscar contender due to a television broadcast last January 20th in the U. K. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences employs a number of rules to determine a film's elig...

Kubrick!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-23-2007)

...   Saw III - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2006)   Seed of Chucky [HD DVD] (2004)   The Shining (Two-Disc Special Edition) (1980)   The Shining [Blu-ray] (1980)   The Shining [HD DVD] (1980)   ...

Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)

These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu...

Fans Take On... Michelle Ruff
by The English Track Forum (Thu 07-01-2004)

Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto...


Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)

Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape.  This week, I feel woefully short of ideas.  I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column.  In lieu of ...

HOWLING III: THE MARSUPIALS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 07-16-2001)

At last count, the seemingly unending series of HOWLING films had hit number seven (specifically, THE HOWLING: NEW MOON RISING), but none of these cash-in sequels have been able to match the original Joe Dante film. Having said that, HOWLING III: THE MARS...

WARCRAFT III: THE FROZEN THRONE
by Troy Roberts (Wed 03-12-2003)

One of the only games I've ever given a perfect score to is WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS. And why not? I still play it a few times a week and, while there are some good games out there, I haven't found anything to squash my WARCRAFT bug. And it doesn't lo...

Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)

Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli...


Urotsukidoji III (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayAs the Overfiend slumbers, the mad emperor Caesar rises to power, enslaving a new race of demon beasts. As the bloodthirsty beasts capture the tyrant’s daughter in a brutal coup, the Overfiend must awaken to an apocalyptic battle of the...

WARCRAFT III expansion announced
by Troy Roberts (Fri 01-24-2003)

Blizzard recently announced its plans to release a new expansion to the successful PC game WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS.The expansion pack, entitled WARCRAFT III: THE FROZEN THRONE, takes place several months after the end of REIGN OF CHAOS, and now a new...

Lupin III Episode 0: First Contact (Sat 01-11-2003)

What They SayThirty years have passed since the pilot for Lupin III premiered on Japanese television. Now, see the story that has remained untold for thirty years... how did it all begin?The Review!Audio: Since this was a special made for TV, the audio i...

SUPERMAN III: The Man of Steel Meets Richard Pryor
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-21-2000)

Straight continuity. That`s the way director Richard Lester describes the genesis of Superman III, a sequel that had to be produced given the worldwide success of the first two entries in the series. The question, however, was where to take the Man of Ste...


Making THE CROW III: SALVATION
by Michael Beeler (Thu 03-30-2000)

A lone figure, decked out in the gothic regalia and make-up of The Crow, crouched next to a makeshift Columbine High School memorial of flowers, teddy bears and notes placed against a chain link fence. A newscast found him there a day or two after the inf...

SCOOP: The many looks of Anakin in EPISODE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-02-2003)

As filming continues on STAR WARS: EPISODE III, spy reports that have been appearing on The Force.net are concurring with what our sources have been telling us: that the progression of Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader will happen in stages over the course ...

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)

For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an...

Peter Pan, Alexander the Great & Charles Manson
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-28-2004)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSBy far the most impressive soundtrack release of the week – if not the season – is Decca’s Nov 2nd release of Jan A.P. Kaczmarek’s score for Marc Forster’s imaginative fictional retelling of the creation of Peter Pan, FINDING NE...


Doom III Xbox Event
by James Stevenson (Wed 02-23-2005)

Last week in San Francisco, Activision and id showed off a near-complete version of DOOM III for the Xbox. Looking phenomenal and supporting two-player co-op play over LAN and Xbox Live, DOOM III could be a smash hit for Xbox gamers looking for the newest...

Stan Winston on A.I. and JURASSIC PARK III
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-19-2001)

Stan Winston Studio has had a busy year. Their makeup effects artistry can already be seen in PEARL HARBOR, and they have two other summer blockbusters coming out in the next few weeks, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. So Stan Winston should have a lot to talk ...

Armitage III: Dual Matrix 2 CD Set
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayA collection of music from Armitage Dual Matrix and Armitage III (the third) Poly Matrix. The Review!3 out of 5 This CD comes packaged up for the consumer with a small cover insert. The insert contains on its two pages very little actually...

Armitage III: Polymatrix
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2002)

What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - robots designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist forc...


Episode III Trailer Online for All
by News Editor (Mon 03-14-2005)

The Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith trailer, which debuted Thursday night for members of America Online and Hyperspace.com, is now available for all to see on Moviefone.com. Watch the full-length trailer in its entirety by clicking here: http:/...

Star Wars Episode III Poster
by News Editor (Wed 03-09-2005)

The new Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith poster is being featured on StarWars.com along with a mug and a T-shirt sporting the same image.Check the poster out by clicking on the image above.

SAW II Slices up Competition
by News Editor (Mon 10-31-2005)

Lions Gate's SAW II took the number one spot at the box office this weekend with a total of $30.5 million in ticket sales. THE LEGEND OF ZORRO came in second place with $16.5 million. The romantic comedy PRIME, with Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep, opened a...

Lions Gate Unleashes First Clip for SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-18-2008)

The first torture clip for Saw V has been unleashed online courtesy of Lions Gate's official website. The scene was first revealed at this summer's Comic Con. This fifth installment into Jigsaw's world stars Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Costas Mandylor, Scott ...


GHOSTBUSTERS III News From Dan Aykroyd
by Christopher Allan Smith, with Scott Collura reporting (Tue 06-26-2001)

In an interview at THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION press junket, our intrepid correspondent Scott Collura nabbed these last few words on the prospects for a GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from franchise creator/writer Dan Aykroyd. QUESTION: Once and for all, as of today, ...

SUPERMAN III
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-24-2001)

SUPERMAN III is not a bad movie, in fact it’s somewhat good. A major component in its lackluster approval ratio is the two films that preceded it - the superb SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, and the good for its day but horribly dated now SUPERMAN II - and the inclu...

Kathleen Kennedy talks JURASSIC PARK III
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)

 While promoting the soon-to-be-released Kubrick/Spielberg sci-fi feature A.I., producer Kathleen Kennedy took a moment to express her enthusiasm for her upcoming JURASSIC PARK III.'I'm very happy it,' says Kennedy of the third installment in the din...

SAW sells on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Thu 02-17-2005)

The controversial horror film SAW, which hauled in 55 million dollars in theaters, is still making tons of money. Industry sources report the DVD release grossed an estimated 20 million dollars on Tuesday, the first day it went on sale.In other news, Drea...


Margot Kidder on her 'Superman III' absence (Mon 04-11-2005)

In a longer version of an interview that surfaced earlier this week, Margot Kidder talks about why she hardly appeared in "Superman III" in addition to previously-posted Smallville/Superman Returns bits.

Mania on this Day: Chainsaw Peek, Smurfness and Donnie Saw
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 07-19-2008)

...to die in Saw III but it never happened, leaving a door open from producers to allow the character to come back into the fourth installment. To see what Wahlberg was saying a year ago on the possibility of returning, click the link above!

COMIC-CON: We called it...STAR WARS: EPISODE III is REVENGE OF THE SITH
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)

Today at the San Diego Comic Convention, at the Lucasfilm STAR WARS panel, the official title for EPISODE III was revealed to fans: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The title confirms what an industry insider first reported to us a year ago, back in June 2003, and wh...

JURASSIC PARK III Dinosaurs
by Carl Cortez (Sun 10-14-2001)

One of the biggest dilemmas the JURASSIC PARK toy line has had over the years is having poor-selling human figures. Finally Hasbro has remedied that problem by providing each figure represented from the feature film (four in all) coming with their very ow...


Lucas on evolution of Empire, EPISODE III
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-23-2002)

While talking up his latest installment in the STAR WARS saga, EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES with this week's TIME, writer/director George Lucas outlined in broad strokes the evolution of the Empire as he sees it, and the real-world examples he used fo...

William H. Macy Talks JURASSIC PARK III, Again
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-12-2001)

It sounds like William H. Macy is feeling embarrassed about his harsh comments made during the making of JURASSIC PARK III. While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist, Cindy Pearlman, Macy spoke of his rant, saying, "I read that I was railing against th...

JURASSIC PARK III on Compact Disc
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-05-2001)

Anecdotal evidence has it that the Chinese word for “danger” is the same as the word for “opportunity.” Unfortunately, in the case of Don Davis and JURASSIC PARK III, the opposite is also true. For Davis, the opportunity to step into the shoes of the worl...

JURASSIC PARK III Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-02-2001)

Loads of pictures from the fast approaching JURASSIC PARK III arrived at the CINESCAPE doorstep over the weekend. You can check 'em out for yourself by clicking on the thumbnails below to see the larger versions. Be warned, though, that by doing so, you m...


WARCRAFT III: First Impressions
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-05-2002)

I was actually on my way to buy this game Wednesday morning, when the FedEx man dropped a package off. Lucky for me, it was WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS. I'm sure everyone is wondering what this game is like. Let me put it this way: like I said I got the ...

STAR WARS III will look a little familiar
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-11-2003)

The official STAR WARS movie website has revealed that two locations from the first STAR WARS trilogy of movies will be recreated for EPISODE III. The website confirmed today that three established sets from the first two prequels, namely Palpatine's off...

EPISODE III hints from Lucas
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-17-2002)

While George Lucas has hinted that things will be getting grim in EPISODE 3 of his STAR WARS prequel trilogy, he's now putting a little more kick in his teases. In this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY STAR WARS cover story, Lucas said, "If you were a studio, ...

Holiday cheer with SPECIES III
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-31-2004)

MGM has slated a December 7, 2004 release for SPECIES III, the direct-to-video sequel of the science fiction/horror franchise that uses sex as a weapon. Returing to reprise her role (albeit briefly) as the alien-human hybrid Eve is Natasha Henstridge. The...


The King of BLADE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-23-2004)

Upcoming Horror Movies has the first still of Ryan Reynolds as vampire slayer Hannibal King in BLADE III. The bearded Reynolds is seen sprawled out on the floor with a sidearm in one hand and a fiercesome scowl on his face. What's that on his nametag? Oh ...

That's a wrap for EPISODE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-18-2003)

The official STAR WARS website reports that principal photography on EPISODE III, the final STAR WARS film, wrapped yesterday at 6:42 PM local time. Producer Rick McCallum held the slateboard and marked the final scene to be shot. Surprisingly the product...

The latest on EPISODE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)

Filming on STAR WARS EPISODE III is now slightly more than halfway complete. Cast members who have finished work on the production include Samuel L. Jackson (Jedi Master Mace Windu), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), Jimmy Smits (Senator Bail Organa), Christoph...

SCOOP: Where and when you'll see the EPISODE III trailer!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-19-2004)

According to one of our oldest, must trusted sources, the wait is finally almost over. They have told us that the long-awaited teaser trailer for STAR WARS, EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH will be playing on theater screens come Friday, November 5 -- but...


STAR WARS III first draft almost there
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-18-2003)

George Lucas is about one week away from finishing the first draft of EPISODE III. That's the news contained in the latest issue of Homing Beacon, the official newsletter delivered free by www.starwars.com to subscribers.Once Lucas is finished with the f...

SAW 3 Eyes Fresh Blood
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-06-2006)

A quick casting update on Saw 3. Bahar Soomekh and Angus MacFadyen have been inked to co-star in the upcoming film alongside the returning Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith and Dina Meyer.The film is set to start principle photography in Toronto and should wrap ...

Hackl to Direct SAW 5 & 6? (Wed 07-18-2007)

It seems that Lionsgate has already selected a director for SAW 5 and 6 judging by what Bloody Disgusting is saying. David Hackl served as a production designer on SAW II, III & IV as well as a second unit director for Saw II & IV. Apparently, he'...

SAW II
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-28-2005)

Last year, SAW about two men trapped by a sadist bent on punishing people for not appreciating life enough was a surprise horror hit. SAW II is faithful to the subject matter, look and tone of its predecessor, playing fair with its clues while coming up...


EPISODE III trailer airs today
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-04-2004)

As we first told you about exclusively last month, today Access Hollywood will premiere the trailer for the final STAR WARS film, EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH. Starting tomorrow the trailer will begin playing in movie theaters and be available online...

SAW
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-29-2004)

While SAW isn't totally original in fact, it in some ways resembles SEVEN retold from the point of view of two potential victims it has energy, enthusiasm and some real scares to recommend it, not to mention (a plus for gorehounds and a minus for the fa...

First Teaser Poster for SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)

The first teaser poster for Saw V has popped up online courtesy of IMDB. The poster features the main star who still wrecks havoc despite technically not being around to do it personally. Click on the photo to the left to see that new poster. The upcoming...

New Videos for Blizzard's DIABLO III
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)

Over the weekend, developer Blizzard Entertainment confirmed the third installment of their Diablo franchise at their Worldwide Invitational event in Paris. I put up the Cinematic Teaser trailer for our Sunday Mania Video of the Day and you can check out ...


Smallville's Sam Jones III in Starburst (Fri 04-30-2004)

In the current issue of 'Starburst Magazine' (#309), Sam Jones III (Pete Ross) is interviewed. Click to read.

They Came, They Conquered, They Saw!
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 08-26-2000)

[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space—a gateway to a parallel dimension—has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take place in...

Pink iPod of Doom: Samurai Deeper Kyo: Capriccio, Wolf's Rain, Evanglion III, Technolyze: Music Only Music But Music, Akira Symphonic
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 08-02-2005)

The Pink iPod of DOOM was feeling artistic this week! Some classics, some total misses, and a few real hits, straight out of the park. The iPod commands you to read on... The fourth and final part of "Lauren and the DOOMPod clean up the review pile" co...

Armitage III: Polymatrix/Dual Matrix Set (-)

What They SayThis special Set contains both Armitage III: Polymatrix and the Special Edition of Armitage Dual Matrix. Poly Matrix 2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \'Second Types\' robots - robots designed to perform the m...


Armitage III OVA Collection (Fri 10-23-1998)

What They SayA cyberpunk Japanimation taking place on near-futuristic Mars. Our heroine is a girl detective. Also contains a trailer for the theatrical feature \'\'ARMITAGEIII POLY/MATRIX\'\'The Review!In the future, mars has been colonized. Large and com...

The EPISODE III teaser poster is here
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-29-2004)

The official website for STAR WARS has unveiled the teaser poster artwork for EPISODE III. While it's not too much of a surprise, it should be noted that the official poster design is different from the alleged poster design art that hit the web two weeks...

EPISODE III game to be out two weeks earlier than movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)

If you can't stand the wait until the opening day of STAR WARS: EPISODE III, then you better own a video game console. LucasArts has announced plans to release the official tie-in video game for REVENGE OF THE SITH two weeks ahead of the premiere of the n...

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...


WARCRAFT III: THE FROZEN THRONE
by Troy Roberts (Tue 07-22-2003)

Well, back from vacation and straight to the grind. If you've been a loyal reader of the site for the past year or so, you'll know of my addiction to WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS. Literally speaking, I played the game from its release in July of last year...

STAR WARS EPISODE III work gets underway
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 09-05-2002)

The official STAR WARS website has announced the start of production on STAR WARS EPISODE III, the final film in the prequel trilogy and by all indications, the last WARS film ever produced.As prequel producer Rick McCallum revealed, "They've been doing r...

Info on STAR TREK III special edition release
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 07-25-2002)

Some more info is coming out about the needlessly delayed special edition of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. If you’ll remember, Paramount Home Video released all the TREK films in almost reverse order, and only when they released the first film did ...

Lucas talks beginning of EPISODE III
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-07-2002)

If you're not one for spoilers about STAR WARS, skip this one now. In a recent comment on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, George Lucas let slip the broadest outline of STAR WARS EPISODE III. Or, rather, what fans can expect out of the beginning. Skip now if you re...


Design a droid for EPISODE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-01-2003)

The official STAR WARS website is offering its subscribers to Hyperspace the chance to pick Obi-Wan's droid in EPISODE III. Starting yesterday and ending this coming Sunday, August 3, Hyperspace subscribers will be able to choose from four different Astro...

STAR WARS III spoiler pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-11-2004)

Two new images relating to STAR WARS EPISODE III are scorching their way across the Internet today. However, if you've been following the pulse of spoiler material for this movie, chances are that you'll already have seen what's in store.First up, the new...

Behind the scenes of EPISODE III
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-21-2004)

The official website for STAR WARS has announced two books that will examine the making of the final film in the STAR WARS saga's prequel trilogy, EPISODE III.THE ART OF STAR WARS: EPISODE III and STAR WARS: THE MAKING OF EPISODE III, both written by J. W...

Lucas: EPISODE III title guessed by fans
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-15-2004)

USA Today uncovered an unexpected STAR WARS scoop straight from the films' creator, George Lucas. While attending a charity event that raised money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lucas was spotted by the USA Today reporter and asked ...


R-TYPE III: THE THIRD LIGHTNING
by Troy Roberts (Thu 04-08-2004)

In most of my reviews, I speak very highly about what all the Game Boy Advance can do. In all honesty, the system continues to surprise me more than any of the other next-gen consoles that are out on the market today. But, occasionally, a couple of bad ga...

EPISODE III release date unveiled
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-06-2004)

Lucasfilm has finally confirmed the release date for the final STAR WARS film, the much anticipated EPISODE III. You can circle Thursday, May 19 on your calendars for 2005 if you live in the United States or Canada.Lucasfilm will continue to announce the ...

Prowse to return to Darth Vader for EPISODE III?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-30-2002)

Once (and future?) Darth Vader David Prowse is hopeful that when Anakin makes the final transformation from the Light to the Dark side in STAR WARS EPISODE III, it will be his massive frame filling the familiar black armor. While talking to Reuters Prowse...

New STAR WARS book reveals first look at EPISODE III villain
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-11-2004)

Amazon.com has a solicitation for a forthcoming STAR WARS novel for young readers, set during the Clone Wars and featuring a young Boba Fett. STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - A NEW THREAT is scheduled for an April 2004 publishing date, but what's causing STAR WARS ...


Chewie's return in STAR WARS III
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-24-2003)

Uncle George's official STAR WARS website has informed fans that another classic character from EPISODES IV - V will be appearing in EPISODE III. Chewbacca the Wookiee, the 200-year-old co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, will make an appearance in this f...

SCOOP: Is this the working title for STAR WARS EPISODE III?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-23-2003)

Ever since George Lucas announced his plans to make new STAR WARS movies, fans have speculated what the titles of EPISODE I, II and III could be. Before Lucas revealed the title for EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE, dozens of would-be candidates were mention...

WARCRAFT III: REIGN OF CHAOS
by Troy Roberts (Sat 07-13-2002)

I remember buying WARCRAFT: ORCS AND HUMANS the week it came out, and also remember how hooked I was on it. I played it constantly alone, and then played with a friend over a modem connection just about every night. I also remember when WAR...

JURASSIC PARK III: PARK BUILDER
by James Stevenson (Thu 10-04-2001)

I’ve been a giant fan of theme park building simulators ever since the original THEME PARK came out, so I’ve been eagerly anticipating JURASSIC PARK III: PARK BUILDER since I first heard about it. Finally, a portable THEME PARK! It was only appropriate th...


Beta testing open for MYTH III...
by Troy Roberts (Thu 09-27-2001)

Mumbo Jumbo announced today that it is currently accepting applications for it's internal beta testing of MYTH III: THE WOLF AGE.Gamers that live near either Dallas, Texas or Irvine, California, can submit an application, and hopefully be chosen to go to ...

Is it EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-09-2003)

Has Lucasfilm registered the domain listing REVENGE OF THE SITH in preparation for using it as the sub-title of STAR WARS EPISODE III? According to a reader of TheForce.net, the company has, and it's done so anonymously.A Force.net reader apparently got c...

COMIC-CON: Sexy SPECIES III gal greets fans
by Patrick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Thu 07-22-2004)

"This December, the mating game turns deadly." That's the tagline for MGM Home Entertainment's SPECIES III, a direct-to-video sequel that continues the story of a beautiful but deadly alien female who uses lust as a weapon.Sara is the hybrid alien daughte...

DVD See Saw
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-14-2006)

From the feedback received so far, it seems like most readers agree with my stand on the HD disc wars. Most of us are unwilling to open our wallets as wide as necessary to take in the choices we're being given. If we all already had HD monitors, we might ...


Hackl Updates SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-15-2007)

Director David Hackl talked with Ryan Rotten on the progress of SAW V, a film which hits theaters October 2008. Hackl was a second-unit director for the last two films in the franchise but he's taking over in the lead director's chair while SAW IV directo...

STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Mon 05-30-2005)

The Los Angeles Premiere of STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH was recently held in Los Angeles at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. This 20th Century Fox film was presented by Kellogg's and was a benefit for the charity Artists fo...

STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Thu 05-19-2005)

Anyone who grew up loving George Lucas' first STAR WARS trilogy, has certainly been hyper-critical of his prequel trilogy of movies entrenched with their political diatribes and CGI-overloaded sequences (we won't even go there about Jar Jar). Of course, y...

CONTEST: Win a SAW prize pack!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-28-2004)

Picture this nightmare scenario: you awake in a small, dingy and dirty bathroom with no memory of how you got there. The Jigsaw killer would like to play a game with you in SAW. © Lions Gate Films Chained to an iron pipe by your ankle, you se...


JURASSIC PARK III: THE DNA FACTOR
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-03-2001)

The Game Boy Advance is home to a lot of things: Mario, racecars, and now the dinosaurs from JURASSIC PARK. Konami’s first of III… err, three JURASSIC PARK III games for the Game Boy Advance, DNA FACTOR, sells itself as a "fun and unique mix of side-scrol...

Nomak To Return For Blade III?
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-10-2002)

Will the tormented mutant vampire Nomak return to menace Wesley Snipes in the upcoming Blade III? It could be according to the UK's Teletext - Cinema site. Luke Goss, the actor who played Nomak in Blade II dropped some sequel nuggets in an exclusive...

Jurassic Park III
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-18-2001)

It's a little sad when the highest hopes you can have for a movie sequel sound something like, "Well, maybe it won't be as bad as the last one." For most fans of the Michael Crichton novel JURASSIC PARK, Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation was someth...

Saw II
by Development Heck (Wed 03-23-2005)

Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:Lions Gate Films.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Pre-Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Unknown.Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Halloween 2005.Comments:None.Scoop Feedback:November 2, 2004... Buoyed by SAW's...


Tea Leoni Talks JURASSIC PARK III
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-05-2001)

Tea Leoni is one of a group of actors who went head-to-head with the dinosaurs of JURASSIC PARK III. While talking to Ian Spelling's Inside Trek & Sci Fi syndicated column, Leoni spoke of how she approached her role in the coming film, saying, "We did...

Outlaw Star Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-03-2000)

What They SayGene Starwind and his partner Jim Hawking run a small business on the backwater planet of Centinel 3. But all that changes the day that Hilda hires them for a bodyguard job. Now, thrust into a mystery they don’t fully understand, they&#...

Anime Expo - Press Panel with Koushi Rikudo
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)

David Kapp / Cthulhu Note: these questions and their responses have been reconstructed from notes taken at the press panel, and thus do not represent the actual wording of either the questions or the answers. There may be questions that have been omitted...

Bothan spies tease us with EPISODE III images
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-06-2005)

It appears that Lucasfilm isn't willing just yet to reveal all they have in store for us concerning EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH. Two days before New Year's Eve five images of scenes from the new STAR WARS film were leaked onto the internet, specific...


Director Sharpens Blade for "Saw 2"
by News Editor (Wed 03-23-2005)

Darren Lynn Bousman has been hired by Twisted Pictures and Lions Gate Films to direct "Saw 2." Bousman wrote the script for "Saw 2," which he developed with Leigh Whannel, writer and co-star of the original pic, and James Wan, the original director.Princi...

SAW IV Hits DVD January 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)

Lionsgate Home Video has announced a DVD/Blu-Ray shipping date for SAW IV on January 22, 2008. The fourth horror film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Betsy Russell, Scott Patterson and Lyriq Bent. Lionsgate plans to release ...

Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)

What They Say2179: Mars has been colonized by Earth, populated by humans and \"Second Type\" robots - machines designed to perform the menial tasks humans won\'t do. Then there are the \"Third Types\" - illegal humanoid robots designed by a nationalist fo...

Darren Lynn Bousman to direct "Saw IV"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-20-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2, 3) has signed on to direct the upcoming fourth installment in the Saw franchise."It's not often that a filmmaker is given the opportunity to follow a genuinely compelling character thro...


MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 05-05-2006)

"Playful" may be overstating the mood here a bit or maybe not. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III certainly gets back to the franchise's roots by remembering that these IMF people, Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt included, take pride and even some pleasure in their work, w...

STAR WARS EPISODE III Music Video Online
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-02-2005)

StarWars.com is currently showing the music video for the “Battle Of The Heroes” Theme for STAR WARS: EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The music video includes some footage taken from the movie trailer as well as some new material. Entitled “A Hero Falls...

HANCOCK: Superman III 1/2?
by Scott Mantz (Wed 07-02-2008)

What if Superman woke up on the wrong side of the bed—every single day?   Actually, that happened in 1983's Superman III, which is generally regarded as the second-worst of the movies that starred Christopher Reeve (after, of course, 1987's S...

LUPIN III: CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO on Disc
by Andrew Osmond and Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-02-2000)

Message to all anime newbies: relax. Unlike certain other Japanese cartoons (who said Pokemon?), Castle of Cagliostro is not part of a ferociously complex franchise requiring directory-sized guides to understand. All you need to know is that Lupin III is ...


E3 2003: The Best of the Show
by James Stevenson (Tue 05-20-2003)

After covering E3 for four years, I'm somewhat jaded about the show. E3 is merely a big light show, where you get to hear company lines about games, do a few interviews, haul around a bag with your laptop, notepad, and recorder, all while hoping your feet...

The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)

The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor...

2003 Games Preview
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Thu 01-09-2003)

A few days ago, we presented you with the Golden Thumb Awards, our favorite games of 2002. But, as 2002 is over and 2003 is now begun, we must look ahead. So, in a similar fashion, we take a look at the games that we can't wait for in 2003.STAR WARS GALAX...

Stardate 0010.23: Every Day is a Winding Road
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 10-23-2000)

Caution: Spoilers ahead!The upcoming Voyager episode `Shattered,` which filmed last week at Paramount, promises to be a treat for long-time series fans. Visitors to the Paramount lot last week noticed Kazon, Vidiians and other species long gone from the s...


Top Maniacal Rumors: Miller's Lantern, Mignola Hell and Super Paris
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)

It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro...

Marooned... metaphorically speaking
by Jason Davis (Mon 04-17-2006)

Wow. I thought I was the only person on the planet with deep emotional scars from season-ending cliffhangers. Clearly, I am not alone. The last week has seen a deluge of e-mail and postings enumerating the heinous narrative hooks that have drug we hapl...

Independent Inc.
by Janet Houck (Fri 02-23-2007)

In the US, the 90s saw to the rise of the independent comic industry. Now, don’t get me wrong; independent comics have been going on since the invention of the printing press with the creation of political comics. But the 90s definitely saw the ...

Lupin III TV 1st Season (-)

What They SayThe Review!Character presentation Lupin III is grandson of famous French thief Arsene Lupin. His gang is composed by Daisuke Jigen, a great gunman, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, the samurai you can cut everything with his own Zantetsuken, and Fujiko...


When Magical Girls Go Wrong, Part 1
by His Lordship Chaos (-)

Part I: The Contractual Obligatory Mascot Bit It was just another beautiful day in Tokyo. And I was happily walking down the street, minding my own business. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and I had just realized that for some strange reaso...

Shopping Bag: Richie, Scooby and Thundarr
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)

A week or so ago I received The Richie Rich/ Scooby-Doo Show Volume 1 from Warner Home Entertainment. A Saturday spent by yours truly watching cartoons, eating cereal and staying in my pajamas ‘till noon. The memories came rushing back over the seve...

HULK Footage Finally Shown?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 02-11-2008)

Over the weekend, we had our first look at the new Abomination character (played by Tim Roth) by way of a toy snapshot. Now, it seems as if we're getting our first report of actual footage shown at Germany's Nuremberg Toy Fair from AICN: It was great to ...

Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)

Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc...


Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel. This is one of the more interestin...

Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)

Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag...

Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-09-2002)

Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th...

The Voice of Godzilla: The Movie Music of Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-30-2000)

There were two sounds emanating from Japan in 1954 which have had an indelible effect on science fiction ever since. One was the roar of Gojira—better known as Godzilla to American audiences. The other was the music that accompanied the majority of his e...


Comicscape March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)

After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo...

Comicscape - October 8, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-08-2003)

OPINIONI've just reread AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 for what is probably the 40th or 50th time, and whatever else we may say about it, there's one incontestable fact: it's lost very little of its original power. I thought that, after having read it so many tim...

Music ŕ la Melle, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-18-2004)

REMEMBERING GIL MELLEFor nearly five decades, Gil Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding saxophonist, composer, and also noted as a painter. In the world of film and television, his work has been extraordinarily notable if not t...

Comicscape - May 31, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-31-2006)

My Thoughts on X-Men: The Last Stand After a year of fan anticipation rife with both trepidation and outright, venom, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND opened in theaters last Friday to the second-highest single day box office gross ever, following REVENGE OF THE SIT...


Castle of Cagliostro
by TJ Rappel (Thu 02-07-2002)

The Review!My 7-year wait to get my hands on a beautiful Japanese-language version of Castle of Cagliostro has finally come to an end, thanks to Manga! I've been a huge fan of Lupin III and Cagliostro since I first bought Streamline's dub in January 1993,...

The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)

Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro...

The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)

Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ...

MORAV and The Rise of Robots
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 06-14-2007)

“Everybody loves robots,” simply states Fon Davis. “I remember thinking in the early 80s that right around the corner I’ll have my own.” Unfortunately for Fon and many other enthusiasts (myself included) technological innovat...


Taking the Good with the Bad: My Thoughts on Spider-Man 3
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-09-2007)

Spider-Man 3 opened on Friday to mixed, yet mostly positive reviews. It also opened to record-breaking box office receipts, making it the biggest opening weekend in history. Effectively, more people saw Spider-Man 3 in a single weekend than any ...

Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Dan Kuhn (Sun 09-14-2003)

The Review!Jin-Roh is head and shoulders above most anime features, both in ambition and execution. Given the universe the plot is set within, this could have been written to be nothing more than a pointless action movie. Instead, it boldly sets its chara...

Armitage III: Dual-Matrix (Feature Only) (Tue 03-05-2002)

What They SayThe Bad Girl Returns! Naomi Armitage (voiced by Juliette Lewis) and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth...

Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)

What They SayA moving anime show based on the book by C.W. Nicol. It\'s a coming of age story about a boy with a special power who faces many obstacles in growing up. The Review!Kazuki Omori, veteran Godzilla director (Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla ...


Megazone 23 III Original Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayMusic found in Megazone 23 IIIThe Review!3 out of 5 The CD comes with a small six-page insert. The insert has first a song tittle list complete with credits for the musical arrangements. It also contains the English lyrics for Sleeping Bea...

Meagan Good Ready for SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)

Meagan Good has been cast in a supporting role in Saw V. Director David Hackl is leading the fifth installment in the Lionsgate franchise. She joins Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Scott Patterson, Costas Mandylor and Mark Rolston. Plot Concept: Little is known b...

Julie Benz Toplines SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-26-2008)

Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" vampire has co-starred in "Dexter", Rambo and Punisher: War Zone. Variety reports that she's now set to lead Saw V for Lionsgate. David Hackl---the production designer behind the second, third and fou...

Teaser Trailer for SAW V Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-29-2008)

The first teaser trailer for Lionsgate's Saw V appeared at the San Diego Comic Con and has also popped up online, which fellow Maniac "WolfmanX" passed along to us. The next installment in the horror franchise, which is again set for Halloween, ...


Banner of the Stars III hits Japan (Mon 05-16-2005)

According to an update at DiscStation as posted by \"littleharlock\" today, it looks like the next phase of the series is starting up with a release in August of this year. Details are pretty much no more than price and date, which is leading to speculati...

Reynolds and Scott up for 'Blade III' and possible spin-off (Thu 08-21-2003)

Ryan Reynolds ('Two Guys and a Girl') is in negotiations to join Wesley Snipes in 'Blade: Trinity,' the David Goyer-directed New Line drama. Reynolds will play Hannibal, a vampire hunter. Pic calls for the Hannibal character to team closely with a female...

Hellboy interview 'Hellboy', 'Blade III' F/X Wiz (Mon 12-01-2003)

TAJN spoke with the head of Spectral Motion, Inc. - Mike Elizalde - who has worked on many a genre film, including 'Blade II', 'Hellboy' and the upcoming 'Blade: Trinity'. The interview is accompanied by two pictures from the Prague set.

Mark Rolston Cuts Into SAW V
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-11-2008)

Mark Rolston (Aliens, The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed) has joined the cast of Saw V. The actor will be joining the already cast Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson and Costas Mandylor in the fifth installment of the horror franchise for Lionsgate. David Ha...


Details on Set Locations for Catwoman, Blade III, and Fantastic Four (Sat 07-19-2003)

FilmForce says they are all filming in Canada.