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by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)
...uo;t that Saw IV is #1 this weekend, a time where horror fans are celebrating the genre and Halloween. No, it’s not exactly shocking that it takes the top spot when the only other new competition is counter programming like Dan in Real Life.
&n... SAW IV
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 10-27-2007)
...blem with Saw IV is that the new film replicates narrative tricks from its predecessors – they’re not surprising here so much as they’re distracting. The storytelling style is also very diffuse, so that we start to lose track of who&r... SAW IV
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)
Just when you thought it was safe enough to, uhh…, not cherish your life, here comes Saw IV to make you pay for that transgression in a film that’s convoluted, but filled with some of the most deadly death traps yet in the series. But wa... 
New SAW IV Redband Clip Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-13-2007)
A new redband clip of SAW IV called "Cecil's Knives" has hit the web courtesy of IGN Movies & Trailers. This clip shows Tobin Bell's Jigsaw character giving a man called Cecil yet another one of his "games" ending with a very sharp... "Saw IV" gets a Plot
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-24-2007)
According to FEARnet, a site affiliated with Lionsgate, the upcoming plot for Saw IV will revolve around Jeff and his daughter in the moments after the third film ended.According to the site, Jigsaw still haunts the living in Saw IV, forcing them to appre... Det. Matthews Back in SAW IV?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
There are spoilers in this article for those who don't want to know anything about SAW IV. Now that the warning is out of the way, it appears that Wahlberg's character may be making a cameo in this next film. If he does appear, actor Donnie Wahlberg ... 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 ... Official SAW IV Site Launched
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-15-2007)
The official website for SAW IV has launched for Lionsgate. The site features past traps by sinister mastermind, Jigsaw, as well as clips for the latest installment of the franchise--including the red band look at the trailer we presented yesterday--starr... Banned Comic Con SAW IV Clip
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Comic Con 2007 San Diego banned Lionsgate from airing a certain clip of SAW IV at their event earlier this summer due to its graphic nature. That same clip has made its way online for everyone to check out. The footage does give a clue on just how the &qu... SAW IV Teaser Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)
A new official teaser trailer for SAW IV has popped up online courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The fourth film in the franchise by Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures has Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Costas Mandylor an... Darren Lynn Bousman to direct "Saw IV"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-20-2007)
...reins on 'Saw IV,' and delving even deeper into the Jigsaw legend."The film is scheduled for it's traditional October 26, 2007 release.KJ's Take: The series is long past bringing anything new to the horror genre, but the last one was enterta... SAW IV First Cut Gets NC-17
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
At his Comic Con exhibit in Hall H, SAW IV director Darren Lynn Bousman, revealed that the MPAA had just given them a NC-17 Rating for the first cut of their film. They will now have to decide on what to do next, keep it as is or edit it back down to an R... "Saw IV" stakes claim to Halloween '07
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-30-2006)
According to the AP, Lionsgate is planning a fourth installment of the Saw franchise which is set to be released on Halloween next year.
The franchise follows the diabolical schemes of psycho killer Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), who stages elaborate, bloody... 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... Scott Patterson joins "Saw IV"?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-07-2007)
According to a Bloddy Disgusting scooper, Scott Patterson has signed on to join the cast of the upcoming sequel, Saw IV.The film will be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.Saw IV hits theaters on October 26,... Teaser Poster for SAW IV
by News Editor (Tue 06-12-2007)
MovieWeb has posted the new teaser poster for SAW IV.
The fourth installment of the franchise, finds Jigsaw still haunting the living by forcing them to appreciate life, or face death. As a continuation of III, Jeff must race against the clock to&... Justin Louis and Lyriq Bent join "Saw IV"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-11-2007)
According to various sources, Justin Louis has signed on and Lyriq Bent will reprise his role in the upcoming sequel, Saw IV.The film will be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.Saw IV hits theaters on Octobe... Tobin Bell lives on in "Saw" 4 and 5
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
... 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.' We knew what we wanted to do for 'IV' so we actually shot scenes ... Saw IV
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-28-2006)
Release Date: October 26, 2007 Studio: Lionsgate Director: Darren Lynn Bousman Screenwriter: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan Cast: Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Costas Mandylor, Lyriq Bent, Athena Karkanis, Justin Louis, Simon Reynolds... BEE MOVIE Stings The Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
...ranchise, Saw IV, grabbed 5.0 million in the weekend by landing in 6th place. The film is still showing in 2,904 theaters across the country making for an average of $1,725 per showing over the weekend. It has a domestic total of 58.0 million and a for... 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Takes Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-21-2007)
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Will Saw IV lead next week’s box office report to a clear victory over 2006 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 ... Bee Hive Stung by AMERICAN GANGSTERS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-04-2007)
...returning Saw IV release from Lionsgate, a film which is already a clear success. The fourth installment in this torture-horror genre grabbed another 11.0 million over the weekend; dropping 65.3% amidst so much competition with the above two films. Sti... Higher Res Shot of Cate in INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)
A new High Resolution snapshot of Indy and his pointy situation with Cate Blanchett's character has popped up online over at Empire Online. The photo was previously featured in their magazine. The fourth adventure of Dr. Jones stars Harrison Ford, Shia La... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
...makers 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 undisputed master of zombie genre films, and Max Brooks (World War Z... GAME PLAN Scores DVD Race Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-31-2008)
... newcomer Saw IV, from Lionsgate, which debuted at No. 2 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart.The previous week's top seller, Fox's "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest," slipped to No. 3 in its second week, while Lionsgate's Good L... Tobin Bell Set For REPO
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
Actor Tobin Bell has just finished the 4th installment of the SAW franchise with director Darren Lynn Bousman and has entered the post production stages. SAW IV hits theaters this October. When asked by MTV what was next on his immediate horizon, Bell con... GAME PLAN Wins Again for DVD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 02-07-2008)
With little to no major new releases in the DVD market, Disney's Game Plan and Lionsgate's Saw IV returned again in their respective 1st and 2nd place spots, says the Nielson VideoScan First Alert sales chart. Same goes for the rentals race, reports ... Disturbia Wins Back to Back
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-22-2007)
...t 19) and Saw IV (Oct 26). You, Joe Moviegoer, can scratch your heads and wonder why a film titled “Halloween” doesn’t come out on say, Wednesday October 24, 2007, playing for a big 5 day 50-80 million debut. You, Joe Moviegoer, ca... 3:10 TO YUMA Shoots into First Place
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-09-2007)
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by Associate News Editor (Mon 11-19-2007)
...llion) 9. Saw IV - $2.3 million ($61.8 million) 10. Love in the Time of Cholera - $1.9 million 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... Filming Wrapped for REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
...smash hit Saw IV. Terrence Zdunich and Darren Smith, co-creators of the original New York and Los Angeles stage production upon which the film is based, wrote the film's screenplay, music and lyrics. Prior to the shoot, a two-month recording of the fil... Look Ahead: Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-09-2007)
...is. Saw IV (Lionsgate) I’m guessing more death traps. Scar – Angela Bettis encounters the serial killer she thought she killed years ago. Seed – Uwe Boll horror. Shooter (Paramount) Marksman Mark Wahlberg is t... Last Week
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-22-2008)
...ries Two
Saw IV (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
Saw 4 [Blu-ray]
When Evil Calls
TV LAND
Barney Miller: The Complete Second Season
ER - The Complete Eighth Season
Hawaii Five-O - The Third Season
The Hustle: The Complete Season Four
The Odd Couple... TYLER PERRY Shows Strength in Debut
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-14-2007)
... If Saw IV does well over the holiday weekend, it’s clear that Lionsgate is the clear winner for October 2007. No doubt about it, they were successful with Tyler Perry’s WDIGM. Will their success hold with the next Saw release?
... 30 DAYS Of Night Has Been Doubled?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-21-2007)
...e vein as Saw IV has been the past few years. Comic author Steve Niles (who has blogged recently here at our very own Mania home) has plenty of original mythology inside the 30 Days of Night storyline to work off for future stories.
It wouldn't b... THE BRAVE ONE Takes Revenge to Top Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-16-2007)
...19)
Saw IV (Oct 26)
Run, Fat Boy, Run (Oct 26)
Dan in Real Life (Oct 26)
Things We Lost in the Fire (Oct 26)
Note: Addressing some questions here from last week. Snally, not sure why but they’ve moved ba... Characters To Expect in PUNISHER 2?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-15-2007)
It's been a rather slow news morning-afternoon. Senator Leahy is appearing in DARK KNIGHT? Good tax dollars I guess.. A new poster for SAW IV? Movie posters, nope. Still, this bit of casting news can give us fans something to talk about in ... "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 Karl Schneider (Tue 08-01-2006)
Last Updated: November 1, 2006
Genre: Crime, Horror, ThrillerProduction Company: Lions Gate Films, Twisted PicturesDistributors: Lions Gate FilmsProject Phase: Released
Budget: NAWho's In It: Tobin Bell (John Kramer), Angus Macfadyen (Jeff Reinhart), Di... 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... 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... 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... Weekend Box Office Report: Saw Scares
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-30-2006)
Once again proving that it doesn't take a budget north of $100 million to make a lot of money at theaters, the hottest horror franchise easily grabbed the top spot for the weekend managing a healthy $34 million in it's opening weekend. With a budget esti... Jurassic Park 4
by Coming Attractions (Mon 05-26-2003)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Amblin Entertainment.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:William Monahan (Screenwriter); Kathleen Kennedy (Producer).Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Unknown... GTA IV Sets Record
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has pushed past HALO 3 and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END to set the record for the biggest opening week of any entertainment product.
Publisher Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that GRAND THEFT AUTO IV sol... The Mania Manifesto: Top Six Reasons Grand Theft Auto IV Will Suck
by Damon Brown (Mon 04-28-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... 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... 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 ... See more SAW next year
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-02-2004)
Buoyed by SAW's impressive $18.3 million dollar opening weekend, Lions Gate Films has announced the immediate development of SAW 2. The sequel is being targeted for a Halloween 2005 release date.The news of the SAW sequel was announced yesterday by Peter ... QUAKE IV announced
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-31-2001)
Activision and id Software have announced the development of QUAKE IV and an all-new unnamed title.QUAKE IV will return the series to its single-player roots and is under development by Raven Software. The game is currently running on a modified vers... Attack of the Fans: George Lucas Speaks! Part Two
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 05-24-2002)
In part one of CINESCAPE's George Lucas interview, the filmmaker discussed his rocky relationship with the press after the critical lashing he received for THE PHANTOM MENACE. In this installment, the director explains why exactly he returned for a preque... Gabriel’s Trumpet
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Perseverance Records have released a very pleasing pair of soundtracks comprising David Williams’ scores for The Prophecy (1995) and its sequel, The Prophecy II (1995). Like the similar Warlock seri... 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... Turley not in RAMBO IV
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-15-2006)
In a recent interview with www.kcchiefs.com, Kyle Turley was asked a question about his involvement with the upcoming film, RAMBO IV.QUESTION: Not only are you trying to get back into football, but I heard you're going to be in Rambo IV?TURLEY: "No, I thi... HD DVD for X-Box 360 and SAW on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-24-2006)
HD DVD add-on for X-Box 360 No HDMI: The first pictures of the HD DVD add-on for Microsoft's X-Box 360 were recently posted on IGN.com, and there's some bad news: The accessory apparently will not have an HDMI digital output, only
X-Box 360
&co... SAW 3 to Theaters in October
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-22-2006)
In an expected move, Lionsgate Entertainment has announced that Saw 3 will hit theaters on October 31. The movie is expected to have a large publicity campaign and a special director's cud DVD package will release earlier in October.Saw 3 is currently sho... RAMBO IV is a go
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-09-2006)
According to Production Weekly, Sylvester Stallone has attached himself to replay the lead role of John Rambo in the upcoming installment RAMBO IV: IN THE SERPENT'S EYE.The next chapter finds Rambo recruited by a group of Christian human rights missionari... RAMBO IV Trailer
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)
There are a number of copies of this floating around the Internet but in case you haven't caught it yet the RAMBO IV teaser trailer/mini-movie has been released. Though there is no rating for the "trailer" and its seems very unofficial... SAW to be seen on screens come summer
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-13-2004)
Lions Gate Films has made plans to release its horror film SAW this coming August. The low-budget thriller, directed by James Wan, is about two men (Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell) who awaken to find themselves held captive in a dark, windowless room. They be... 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... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME (1986)
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 06-10-2001)
Before they can get home to face trial, Kirk (William Shatner), a reborn Spock (Leonard Nimoy), McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Chekov (Walter Koenig), Scotty (James Doohan) and Sulu (George Takei) must go back to 1986 to save the Feder... SAW switched to October, CURSED goes to 2005
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
A number of upcoming horror films are shuffling their release dates, with some moving right out of the Halloween month and into next year.Bloody Disgusting reports that Lions Gate Films has pushed back the release of their horror movie SAW from September ... Sneak Peak at SAW 2
by News Editor (Sat 07-16-2005)
Cinescape has received an exclusive first look at the new SAW 2 trailer. It premiered at Comic-Con but we have it for you right here. The story centers on Detective Eric Mason (Donnie Wahlberg) who is investigating the bloody aftermath of a grizzly murder... Matt Marsden joins "Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
According to Variety, Matt Marsden has signed on to join the upcoming action sequel, Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra. Sylvester Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin are also in the cast.Marsden will play a mercenary who works with Rambo. IMDB l... Trailer for "Grand Theft Auto IV" Online!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
The new trailer for the upcoming game, Grand Theft Auto IV, has made it's way onto the games official web site.You can find it here.The company has confirmed that all footage in the trailer was captured directly from game play running real time.The game h... Capcom Announces STREETFIGHTER IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
The "Prepare Yourself" countdown clock has finally ended at Capcom's official site and a return of STREET FIGHTER has been announced, something a lot of gaming sites have been anticipating for a while. Other leaks were made earlier by Game Radar... Lockup Issues Reported for GTA IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
It seems that gamers are not experiencing the wonders of the Grand Theft Auto IV experience these first few days of its release. Many gaming communities around the net are reporting widespread lockup issues and judging by the running commentary, it's happ... July 1 July 7: The Beauty of Syndication
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-01-2002)
So, you know what show I'm just all about these days?HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET.Man oh man, it is such a good show. I've been watching the reruns on Court TV it airs at 1 a.m. weeknights, but that's a little late for me so actually I TiVo all the episo... 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 3 Teaser on the web
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-15-2006)
You can now find the teaser trailer for SAW 3 on the web over here via Yahoo!.In the film, Jigsaw has disappeared. With his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baff... Fourth and Last Trailer for GTA IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
The long awaited sequel to the best selling Rockstar Games title is nearly out and the company has released the final (fourth) teaser trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV, which you can see below. The trailer is called "Everyone's a Rat". Here it is.... DLC for Take Two's GTA IV Delayed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)
This is pretty strange news coming out of Shacknews that downloadable content (DLC) has been delayed for Xbox 360ers, seeing how there was no set release date in the first place. Still, the site is reporting that two special episodes for Grand Theft Auto ... SAW II DVD Targets Hearts Everywhere
by News Editor (Sat 12-17-2005)
It was announced this week that SAW II will arrive on DVD on February 14, 2006 - Valentine's Day.Soon people everyone can curl up with their loved ones and watch as the villainous "Jigsaw" imprisons his hapless victims in a booby-trapped shelter, which th... SAW 3 Plot Synopsis
by Karl Schneider (Sat 06-03-2006)
Lionsgate has released the official plot synopsis for the upcoming film SAW 3:"Jigsaw has disappeared. With his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police h... 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... SCOOP: RAMBO IV resurrected?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-11-2004)
Another day, another scoop. While this individual hasn't been established to us before, we have been hearing whispers from other sources that Dimension Films may be quietly dusting off the RAMBO franchise and giving a proposed third sequel consideration o... SAW 4 News and Notes
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
According to Bloody Disgusting, various writers have been tapped to write different scripts for SAW 4. They say that it is possible that as many as four writers are currently working on the script.Actor Tobin Bell recently was quoted saying that he has s... BEVERLY HILLS COP IV Update
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
Last November, it was announced that another installment in the BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise would be hitting theaters sometime in the near future. No time tables were set and nothing much said afterwards. Now, producer (Lorenzo Di Bonaventura) has told Ro... INDY IV Set Photos Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)
Set photos of some action sequences in INDIANA JONES IV have emerged online courtesy of "The Scorekeeper" at The Movie Scorecard.com. In the photos, you can get an idea on what's going to happen in the film sequences at the Yale c... 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... 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... 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... Forbidden Plastic: Part 2
by Jeff Bond (Sun 09-09-2001)
Having released perhaps the largest styrene model kit of a science fiction subject ever, the crew at Polar Lights turned to illustrator Chris White for a magnificent box cover painting of the spacecraft landed on the surface of Altair IV. White, who has a... Leaping Lizards and Goodness Snakes Alive! - Part One
by John Thonen (Sun 12-16-2001)
Phobias have formed the basis of any number of movies. Acrophobia was the root of Jimmy Stewart's VERTIGO, Agoraphobia was the challenge for Sigourney Weaver in COPYCAT and Jeff Daniels was so afraid of spiders that his fear became the title of Arachnopho... 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... Rumor Patrol: RAMBO IV?
by News Editor (Sun 05-29-2005)
Nu Image/Millennium Films has apparently acquired the film rights from Miramax/Dimension Films for the RAMBO franchise. The company plans to start filming on RAMBO IV in Bulgaria in January 2006.Reports state that Sylvester Stallone signed to begin writi... Sneak Peak at Grand Theft Auto IV: Welcome to Liberty City
by Nate Chang (Fri 04-25-2008)
His cousin Roman told him he was rich, that he had a palace for him to come to. There was a new life awaiting Niko Bellic in Liberty City, and he was all set to leave his past and the old country behind.
Glittering skyscrapers, elegant parties and a life... 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... 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... Nose to the Grindhouse
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-19-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Grindhouse, the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez pastiche of 1970s era exploitation flix, features a soundtrack that similarly draws on the many influences that have driven the film’s conceptualiz... 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, ... Comicscape - May 18, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)
Before my phone interview with Bruce Campbell on Thursday evening, I spent the better part of an hour and a half trying to calm down. I was nervous, to say the least. I undertook my usual pre-interview ritual drinking. This time, it was two swallows of B... No CGI in INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
Talking with the New Haven Register about them recently finishing shooting there, producer Frank Marshall has gone on public record that there will be no CGI effects in INDIANA JONES IV. He points out that Spielberg is keeping it much like the classic Ind... Vader's Secret Apprentice in SOUL CALIBUR IV?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-09-2008)
In an unusual move, it looks like a third SW character is getting added to the upcoming release of Soul Calibur IV. Strike that. It's already unusual that any SW character would appear in the Namco Bandai title but a third character past the already annou... Walhberg Takes Hold of SAW Too
by News Editor (Thu 05-05-2005)
Donnie Wahlberg signed to star along with Franky G., Glenn Plummer, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Beverley Mitchell, Eric Knudse and Shawnee Smith, Dina Meyer and Tobin Bell in SAW 2 which began filming this week in Toronto.The script was written by Leigh Whannel a... Lions Gate buys a horrific SAW
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
Lions Gate Films have taken some of their bucks and bought the worldwide distribution rights to the horror film SAW, with an intent to release the film sometime this year. Directed by James Wan and starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter and newc... Stormtrooper Helmet Replica - EP IV
by News Editor (Wed 05-09-2007)
Late this summer, Master Replicas will debut The Master Prints Collection with the Stormtrooper Helmet Limited Edition. The Master Prints Collection is the first jointly developed collectible line with the fantastic team at Acme Archives Limited. The... Latest GTA IV Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)
Rockstar Games took some very large hits last week with their title MANHUNT 2 being barred from the UK and receiving a AO rating from the ESRB causing them to delay the release. That's not stopping them from pushing forward on the marketing of their... More INDY IV Photos Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-30-2007)
More set photos have appeared online from the current INDIANA JONES IV shoot in New Haven. Earlier yesterday, photos involving the crane truck and stunt doubles appeared. Now, courtesy of Just Jared, we get to see photos with Shia and Harrison riding the ... ORIGIN PART IV
by Tony Whitt (Fri 01-25-2002)
Logan-the boy formerly known as James-and his former governess Rose have settled in a harsh frontier town in the wilds of Canada. Rose fears for James's survival as the boy encounters unexpected enemies, chiefly the camp cook who has threatened to kill hi... Second INDY IV Trailer Online!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-03-2008)
Since numerous bootleg trailers keep popping up on Youtube (and pulled down afterwards), Paramount and Steven Spielberg have premiered the new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull just a day after it came attached with Iron Man. ... Paramount Unleases New INDY IV Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)
Paramount Pictures has released a new television spot, centering on their highly anticipated debut of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out below. The fourth installment in the Indy franchise stars Harrison Ford, Shia La... INDY IV Premiering at Cannes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Four days before Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits any theater, audiences at the Cannes Film Festival will have an opportunity to watch it, reports Variety. The trade says the premiere will have Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Cate B... Spielberg Talks Indy IV
by News Editor (Wed 03-08-2006)
FOXNews caught up with Steven Spielberg after the Oscars and the director told them he would be taking a year off from making movies.The reporter noted, "George Lucas told me recently that there's a script and he's happy with the story.Spielberg replied, ... New Photo for INDY IV Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)
There have been interviews indicating that this next adventure, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will take you full circle from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Judging from the semi-spoilerific latest photo over at MTV, they weren't ... New TV Spot for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-30-2008)
A new TV spot has popped up online for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The upcoming fourth installment---with returning director Steven Spielberg---will star Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, R... New Struzan Poster for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)
USA Today has debuted the new poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, coming to theaters on May 22. The upcoming fourth action-adventure stars Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt and Jim... New Featurette Online for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-21-2008)
A new featurette has popped up online at the official website for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull featuring young actor Shia LaBeouf on the set of the production.. Shia stars with Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen... INDY IV Featured In Vanity Fair
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
If you're eagerly awaiting Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and haven't picked up the latest issue of Vanity Fair, perhaps you should. Or you can just check out the links I'm about to provide you and read it there online. The m... Indy IV Trailer is Attached to JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Hey Maniacs, just passing along some news about the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer. We already knew that it would be attached to Paramount's Spiderwick Chronicles for sure but now, it seems that the Indy trailer won't be e... New INDY IV Featurette Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-09-2008)
Hat? Check. Jacket? Check. Whip? Check. Director Steven Spielberg has released a new online behind-the-scenes featurette for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out at their official website. The upcoming fourth adven... Obi Wan Kenobi Episode IV 12 Inch Figure
by News Editor (Tue 06-12-2007)
Sideshow Collectibles will ship the 12-inch Obi-Wan Kenobi figure in the fall of 2007.
The figure includes:
Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
Authentic likeness of Alec Guiness as old Ben Kenobi
Deta... Kubrick!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-23-2007)
...at ‘Saw IV’ hits the theaters at the end of the week and ‘Saw V’ is probably in the works, I think I can wait on that one.
Agree with me or not on my choices for this week but there is one must have and tha... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... New INDY IV Chase Scene Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)
You can't have an Indiana Jones adventure without a car chase scene and the latest pic revealed shows that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is no different. Entertainment Weekly has revealed this new photo where Harrison must deal with t... FINAL FANTASY X
by James Stevenson (Wed 01-23-2002)
FINAL FANTASY: a series that has been refined to near perfection over the years. With each consecutive console jump for the saga, the games have been changed to play better. When FINAL FANTASY IV first hit the Super Nintendo it introduced Active-Time Batt... Moral Orel’s prayers are answered
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-23-2007)
Things are finally picking up as far as anime DVD release are concerned, which is good since elsewhere things are relatively lax (except for Meet the Robinsons still packing theaters). Let’s get right into the list.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK... Steven Spielberg
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-17-2007)
I began the Star Spotlight column back on March 4, 2007 featuring George Lucas as one of the Godfathers of Modern Cinema. It featured one of the men responsible for changing the landscapes of Hollywood over the last 30 years. A man who shell shocked pop c... DVD Review of Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-11-2008)
With the release of the latest Rambo film (creatively titled Rambo) Lionsgate has given fans of the series the ultimate collection; All four films in a six disc collector’s tin set loaded to the top with bonus features. One of the most iconic c... Spielberg on INDY, LINCOLN, TRANSFORMERS
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)
Steven Spielberg recently conducted an interview with www.spielbergfilms.com in which he discussed various upcoming films.Here are some important facts I took from the interview:- Spielberg was never offered ANGELS AND DEMONS, and he would never do it eve... New INDIANA JONES IV Wrap Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)
Steven Spielberg has updated his official site once again for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. The new video features his "That's a wrap!" moments for all four of his Indy films. According to the new video, Harrison was decked... Details of the INDY New Haven Shoot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
An Anonymous Source inside the production of INDIANA JONES IV shot us an email today detailing some of the New Haven shoots that occurred last week. As many of you saw, there was a few photos of a stunt driver on the motorcycle "looking" like Sh... STAR TREK:TOS Episode Hits Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)
Our Mania DVD Guru, Bob Trate, has sent word of a trailer he saw attached to 30 DAYS OF NIGHT over the weekend. In select theaters across the nation, the 2 part STAR TREK: TOS episode “The Menagerie” will be hitting the big screen. The event i... Goblins a Go-Go, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-29-2002)
Last time we looked at the beginning of the Hobgoblin saga, and how the true Hobby created his persona based on the technology and costume of the Green Goblin. Now we'll examine his strategy of duping other parties into donning the Hobgoblin gear in order... See more of the SAW
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-28-2003)
New Line Cinema has added two new photo galleries to its official website for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE today. The photos primarily consist of the pretty stars of the film but there are also snaps showing some of the more...unusual characters we'll see ... INDIANA JONES IV Tie-In Novel Planned
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-29-2007)
I was first alerted of a new novel for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL back in August when Maniac Scooper JAB alerted me to a new amazon link appearing on their site. Still, with no information, I thought it best to wait for a press rel... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 08-28-2003)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Platinum Dunes.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jessica Biel; Jonathan Tucker; Eric Balfour; R. Lee Ermey; Erica Leerhsen; Mike Vogel; David Dorfman; Heather Kafka; Andrew Bryniarski (Leath... There is Indeed a Doctor in the HOUSE
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-29-2005)
Mean. That's the only way to describe the comments from last week. Just mean! I thought you could have some respect for your fellow comment posters, whether FARSCAPE or STARGATE fan, but no, I was wrong. Instead, we've been reduced to name-calling, an... CAPTIVITY: Unrated Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-18-2007)
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…A maniac is kidnapping people and imprisoning them in a dank, dungeon-like setting. The hooded fiend has numerous cameras set up to watch his prisoner’s every moved. He subjects them to ... “Superman: The Movie” and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-17-2006)
Jigsaw is Back, Saw II, III on Release Schedule: Lionsgate has finally announced a release date for the Blu-ray release of Saw II which was pushed back from an original date of Oct. 16th. It is now scheduled to come out on January 23, 2007... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... A Monster's Life for Me Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Wed 11-14-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's profile of the actors behind the voices in Pixar's latest hit movie, MONSTERS, INC., Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi discussed their involvement in the CGI animated film, and what it's like to work in the medium of... Comicscape - July 31, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-30-2003)
OPINIONFinally...consensus! Even though many of you may have disagreed with the choices I and your fellow COMISCAPE readers made for the Ten Best Comic Book Movies, and even the Bottom Five of the Ten Worst, you all seemed to have no trouble agreeing on w... An early peek at THE RING 2?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-09-2004)
Bloody Disgusting has published what may be a short review of two scenes from Ehren Kruger's screenplay for THE RING 2. Bloody Disgusting's Brad Miska isn't quite sure whether to trust the legitimacy of the scooper and what they had to say to the horror-t... STAR TREK: VOYAGER - SEASON FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-06-2004)
When we last saw the good ship Voyager, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Having just entered Borg space, and discovering that the Federation's greatest enemy was fighting a losing battle with an even deadlier new adversary, Captain Janeway c... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Toy Maniac: Mighty Muggs, a Toaster and the Red Hulk
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-19-2008)
Welcome to the second Toy Maniac column. This week I found what could be the oddest, if not the coolest, San Diego Comic Con exclusive. I continued a quest for a figure at the local stores and finally got the scoop on that Red Hulk figure I saw at the New... Michael Caine Describes Ledger's JOKER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
While doing a press junket for his upcoming movie, SLEUTH, Brian Jacks over MTV had a chance to sit down and discuss his character and the highly anticipated DARK KNIGHT sequel. In the interview, Caine described the new version of the Joker portrayed... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
It’s nearly the end of January (already!) and despite the Bears being in the Superbowl this year, this week my attention is fixed on Friday, when once again I’ll be attending the annual B-fest 24-hour B-movie marathon. Some folks claim to l... Brother’s Grimm
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-14-2007)
I’m afraid I’m going to start the column off on a bit of a down note. This will be my last installment of High Def Revue. I’ve had a great time writing for Mania.com and I’ve met many new cyber-friends while I’... Ridley Scott
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
Sheer circumstance contributed to this week’s focus on our Star Spotlight column. It was either sheer force of strange happenstance or some higher power giving such inspiration. There I was at the computer with my coke and skittles ready to begin wr... That Certain Something
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-08-2004)
I come not to praise TRU CALLING but to bury it.In case you hadn't heard, former Slayer Eliza Dushku's GROUNDHOG DAY/RUN LOLA RUN hybrid went down for the big dirt nap a while back. I can't imagine that even the cast and crew were terribly surprised: the ... 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 ... New Game Trailers From Capcom's CAPTIVATE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
Another gaming convention has come to a close with Capcom's Captivate 08 wrapping up last week, the newly titled event formerly known as their "Gamer's Day". With it coming to a close, a slew of new footage and trailers have hit the net and I'll... LOST: Through the Looking Glass
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-24-2007)
So, it finally came, the season finale of LOST. So, would we be disappointed? What would be this season’s cliffhanger? These questions plagued me as I sat down in high anticipation in front of my television for the two hour finale.&nb... Ferrell wins gold back to back!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-08-2007)
Paramount & Dreamworks scores another victory in the box office race this weekend with stars Ferrell and Heder still racing circles around the competition in their gold plated skating gear. The comedy took the top spot of Easter weekend bringing in... 300 and Captain America: Your Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-21-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another sequential art escape, courtesy of Comicscape. Last week’s column about the death of Captain America and the successful release of 300 at the movies garnered a respectable amount of mail &nd... Spielberg Releases New INDY Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-12-2007)
Director Steven Spielberg has released a new video for INDIANA JONES IV over at his official website. Much like the previous video, it's short but it shows them filming Harrison Ford in his "Indiana Jones" adventure gear.
Hat? Check. Bullwhip?... 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... Lady in the Water
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-07-2007)
The end of the HD format Wars?? Could be. Two news releases this past week make it look like the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray may be drawing to a close sooner than expected. And the winner? Both formats.
Warner... "Dead Silence"
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 03-19-2007)
There are a couple of gimmicks in Dead Silence that, at first glance, seem promising. One is to have a horror film built around ventriloquist dummies, which give plenty of people the heebie-jeebies in real life. This actually works to an extent. The o... New CD from Neal Morse Due in Feb – plus a covers album from Morse/Portnoy/George
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-09-2007)
Neal Morse (ex-Spocks Beard) has finished his latest progressive rock solo release, featuring an amazing line-up including Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) on drums and Randy George (bass), with the addition of special guest Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big) on guit... Take Off for ALIEN PLANET
by News Editor (Wed 05-04-2005)
What happens when we find life outside our own planet? Discovery Channel brings viewers on a virtual mission of the future. Right now, the search for planets with "life signatures" goes on. These efforts are global, and experts tell us on camera how this ... Weekend Box Office Report: "Borat" is Niice!
by Karl Schneider (Sun 11-12-2006)
For the second weekend in a row Borat snags the top spot of the weekend box office. Expanding from 800 to 2,500 theaters, Borat managed about $29 million in it's second weekend, driving it's total thus far to almost $68 million. Just how high... Ryan Schifrin: Think Big
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 12-01-2006)
After the hustle and bustle following the smash debut of Abominable (2006) this past May in theaters and early April on the Sci Fi channel, I got a chance to speak with writer and director Ryan Schifrin from his southern California home.
This u... Oeming's Powers of Comic Creation
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-09-2006)
In any given month, you can find Michael Avon Oeming's name attached to a handful of comic book projects. In the New Year alone, he's working on Powers, The Magician's Apprentice, Omega Flight, and Red Sonja, to name a few. He's been worki... TOP 12: FOCKERS continues to dominate the box office
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 01-02-2005)
It was another big weekend for Universal's MEET THE FOCKERS. The New Year's Eve/Day weekend proved to be the best thing for the sequel which saw another $42.8 million dollars added to its gross. That's only a drop of a little more than 7% from its opening... Alien vs. Predator (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sanaa Lathan (Alex Kline; Lance Henriksen (Charles Bishop Weyland); Ewen Bremmer (Graham Miller); Raoul Bova (Sebastian de Rosa); Col...How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I wish I could say I'm thankful for all the responses I got regarding last week's question, but because of the snafu that afflicted last week's column the one from the previous week went out first, along with a blank templ... Entering the Asylum
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-17-2007)
Con Coverage
There were two conventions of note this past weekend that, annoyingly enough, I was unable to attend due to real-life constraints. First was the Bristol International Comics Expo, which I’ve devoted a bit of lead in coverage to... Making A.I. Part 1
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
"The field of Artificial Intelligence, established in 1956, has changed our world forever. From booking an airline ticket to accessing a map from your vehicle's navigation system to utilizing your credit card to shop, A.I. applications have performed soph... The Nutty Producer Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Thu 12-27-2001)
Steve Oedekerk is a very, very busy man. Veteran writer (The Nutty Professor), director (ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS), producer (Thumb Wars), actor and all around cut up, Oedekerk ticked off his many projects on the horizon while promoting the new Nick... Danny Elfman Revisits the PLANET OF THE APES - Part 1
by FORD A. THAXTON and RANDALL D. LARSON (Thu 08-02-2001)
Composer Danny Elfman and director Tim Burton have collaborated nearly consistently since the director's first feature film, PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, in 1985. Elfman, who gained popularity as one of the members of the eclectic rock group Oingo Boingo, had... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... HULK's McGee, SAW's Producer Pass
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)
Actor Jack Colvin, best known for his role as investigative reporter Jack McGee on THE INCREDIBLE HULK TV series has died at age 71.The actor had also appeared in numerous TV shows, including THE RAT PATROL and THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN, just to name a f... Sky High
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-31-2006)
It has been another slow week for HD news this week. The week between Christmas and New Years is traditionally dead as far as DVD releases and announcements go, and the same seems to apply to HD video too. The most exciting thing is that so... 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... Marv Wolfman: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING: Chronicling the Adventures of Dick Grayson
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Thu 10-19-2006)
One of the first comic book series I can remember feeling addicted to was Marv Wolfman and George Perez's New Teen Titans. There was just something about these characters: Wonder Girl, Starfire, Raven, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling and Robin that struck ... A Place
by Damon Brown (Wed 05-02-2007)
The war on the next Grand Theft Auto has already begun. Big Apple politicians aren’t happy with the setting of Grand Theft Auto IV. The controversy is based on the first and only GTA IV trailer, a 30-second cutscene depicting an Eastern European imm... The Engaging Captain Picard
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 12-13-2002)
Patrick Stewart is psyched. It's been four years since he last donned the Starfleet uniform as the beloved Captain Picard, and he can't wait for his return to the Enterprise, which takes place today in theaters across America with the debut of STAR TREK: ...