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Scarlett Johansson Likes Weird
by Marc Shapiro (Sun 07-21-2002)

When Scarlett Johansson was a mere child, her mother would feed her a steady diet of things like ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN, THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN and THE CRAWLING EYE. When she got into the acting business, her first jobs of any consequence were in t...

Scarlett Johansson is BRILLIANT
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-20-2006)

Scarlett Johansson will star in Barry Levinson's Brilliant for Millennium Films.Brilliant will follow Johansson as a jewel thief who teams up with a con artist to pull off the biggest heist in history. The film is set to start shooting in September and i...

Scarlett Johansson is THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-18-2006)

Scarlett Johansson has signed on to join THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL according to Variety. She will join Natalie Portman, Eric Bana and Rue McClanahan (Lady Jane Rochford) in the Columbia Pictures Film.THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL will take a look at the ferociously ...


Johansson Gains PRESTIGE
by News Editor (Fri 12-09-2005)

Touchstone Pictures has signed Scarlett Johansson to star in THE PRESTIGE. She joins a cast that includes Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine and David Bowie.The story centers on rival magicians in early 1900s London who battle each other for trad...

Johansson Goes Gladiatrix
by News Editor (Mon 11-07-2005)

Scarlett Johansson will star in AMAZON, a film to be financed by Signature Pictures. The actress will play a gladiatrix from 200 B.C. who exacts vengeance on an army that destroyed her homeland.The idea for the movie came from a discussion between Johans...

Scarlett lost in IMPOSSIBLE mission
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-28-2004)

Actress Scarlett Johansson has joined the ever-growing cast of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. Variety is reporting that the LOST IN TRANSLATION leading lady will play one of the good guys and a friend to Ton Cruise's Ethan Hunt in the film.Along with cruise, Joha...

Scarlett finds work on THE ISLAND
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-27-2004)

Now that her schedule has freed up for this fall, Scarlett Johansson has found a new movie to work on while waiting for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. The actress will star opposite Ewan McGregor in Michael Bay's THE ISLAND, set to start filming on October 25. In...


Scarlett secured for BLACK DAHLIA
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-29-2004)

Scarlett Johansson has been cast in THE BLACK DAHLIA as the mysterious lady named Kay. Johansson's character is a lookalike of the slain Black Dahlia woman, 1940s starlet Elizabeth Short, and she also proves to be a femme fatale for the two Los Angeles po...

Johansson Talks ARAC ATTACK
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-09-2001)

Actress Scarlett Johansson (GHOST WORLD) has been talking about her acting gig in the upcoming ARAC ATTACK. While talking to SCIFI.COM, she attempted to describe the type of film it is, saying, "ARAC ATTACK is kind of a sci-fi spoof movie. I don't know if...

Johansson Set for Diamond Heist in BRILLIANCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)

Actress Scarlett Johansson has been pegged for yet another movie according to MTV. She's already attached to 5 other projects currently in production from The Other Bolelyn Girl(2008) to Frank Miller's adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit(2009). Ac...

Johansson Set for Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)

Actress Scarlett Johansson has been tapped for Frank Miller's adaptation of the Will Eisner comic, THE SPIRIT. Gabriel Macht was already selected during Comic Con 2007 to appear as the title character, a detective who fakes his own death to fight cri...


Mission: Impossible 3
by Development Heck (Wed 08-31-2005)

.... Actress Scarlett Johansson has joined the ever-growing cast of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. Variety is reporting that the LOST IN TRANSLATION leading lady will play one of the good guys and a friend to Ton Cruise's Ethan Hunt in the film.Along with Cruise,...

Deborah Del Prete on the life and loves of 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 11-20-2007)

...played by Scarlett Johansson, the role was initially much smaller. "When Frank met with Scarlett he said I know what I want to do with this role. I have an idea for Silken Floss; I want to take her and make her a bigger character and Scarlett Joh...

THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-19-2004)

...y Tambor, Scarlett Johansson (who seems to be channeling June Foray) and Alec Baldwin fitting in smoothly and happily. Someone called Mr. Lawrence in the credits (who apparently works on the series as well) voices the villainous Plankton as an uncanny ...

SCOOP: ALIAS creator new director of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-20-2004)

...SECRETS), Scarlett Johansson (LOST IN TRANSLATION) also star in the film.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!


More seek to join THE ISLAND
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-15-2004)

Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi, Djimon Hounson and Michael Clarke Duncan are all joining the cast of THE ISLAND, the science fiction/action/thriller starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. Michael Bay (PEARL HARBOR) is directing the film to be released n...

Directors Who Matter Michael Bay
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Sun 12-18-2005)

...McGregor, Scarlett Johansson) who realize their reason for existing is to simply be harvested for their body parts for their non-clone human counterparts. Naturally, they escape and go on the run where things crash and blow-up in an impressive widescre...

Carnahan chooses not to accept MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-19-2004)

...nne Moss, Scarlett Johansson and Kenneth Branagh) remain attached to the project. Paramount Pictures, the franchise's studio, announced at the start of the month that it was pushing back the movie's intended release date from May 6, 2005 to June 29, 20...

The Undersea World of Bill Murray
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-10-2005)

... daughter Scarlett Johansson. Widescreen & fullscreen editions feature commentrakdeleted scenes, featurettes and more. (O) JOAN OF ARCADIA First Season (Paramount) Teen believes she's holier than thou. Includes 23 episodes on 6 discs, commentraks, ...


Elektra Tops Hot 100 List
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-24-2002)

... World's Scarlett Johansson ranked 63.

C2F@5: Prizes From Virgin Megastore!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-11-2002)

UPS delivered a new box conaining the latest in cool prizes to give away in Comics2Film's 5th Anniversary Giveaway!  Virgin Megastore sent copies of last year's indie hit comic book adaptation Ghost World.  Based on the comic by Daniel Clowes (w...

THE PRESTIGE trailer hits
by Karl Schneider (Sat 07-15-2006)

...el Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and more.The film hits theaters on October 27, 2006.

C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-13-2002)

...ra Birch, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi. Terry Zwigoff (Crumb) directed and also co-wrote the script. The movie was the recipient of rave reviews, numerous awards and even garnered a Oscar nomination for it's screenplay. Thanks to Virginmeg...


CFQ/FF: 2003 Sexy 50
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-04-2003)

...n' #36 - Scarlett Johansson one half of the caustic teen duo in Daniel Clowes' 'Ghost World' #40 - Karen Cliche, a featured mutant on 'Mutant X' #43 - Victoria Pratt the feral fatale of 'Mutant X' More posted every day...

Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)

... he wants Scarlett Johansson (LOST IN TRANSLATION) to play Lois Lane, Johnny Depp (SECRET WINDOW) for Lex Luthor and an unknown actor for the part of the Man of Steel. [IGN FilmForce, USA Today.]July 12, 2004... He's officially outta there. CHARLIE'S A...

THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE
by Michael Tunison (Sat 11-03-2001)

...ndolfini, Scarlett Johansson, Tony ShalhoubWriters: Joel Coen, Ethan CoenDirector: Joel CoenDistributor: USA Films

SUPERMAN's boss headhunts for X-MEN helmer?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-09-2004)

... he wants Scarlett Johansson (LOST IN TRANSLATION) to play Lois Lane, Johnny Depp (SECRET WINDOW) for Lex Luthor and an unknown actor for the part of the Man of Steel.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.


Miller Grabs Another Lady for THE SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)

...p. First, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes hopped on board the project as femme fatales. Now, Sarah Paulson has been attached according to the Hollywood Reporter. Paulson will be playing the role of Dr. Ellen Dolan, the hero's true love and daughter o...

On the set of 'The Spirit'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-30-2007)

...a Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson and Dan Lauria, 'The Spirit' promises to be a loving recreation of the seminal comics work in the tradition of 'Sin City' and '300'...a film that's just as ground-breaking as the Eisner's strips themselves we...

Free Ghost World Tickets For Aussies!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-14-2002)

...scemi and Scarlett Johansson all collected critics awards for their parts in the movie. If you live near Melbourne and would like to see the movie on Friday, June 21st or Sunday June 23rd, the please enter the drawing! Time is short. We'll ...

Super babes top Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100' list for 2004 (Fri 04-09-2004)

...X2'), #13 Scarlett Johansson ('Ghost World'), #19 Kirsten Dunst ('Spider-Man 2'), #31 Jessica Biel ('Blade: Trinity'), #56 Kelly Hu ('X2'), #86 Victoria Pratt ('Mutant X') and more...


Shia LaBeouf blabs all of 'Superman''s secrets (Fri 07-09-2004)

...g to lure Scarlett Johansson for Lois Lane and Johnny Depp for Lex Luthor. More...

Miller and Mendes to unveil 'The Spirit' at the NY Comic Con (Sun 03-30-2008)

...EN FLOSS (Scarlett Johansson), a punk secretary and frigid vixen; PLASTER OF PARIS (Paz Vega), a murderous French nightclub dancer; LORELEI (Jaime King), a phantom siren; and MORGENSTERN (Stana Katic), a sexy young cop. Then of course, there’s SA...

Mendes gets in Frank Miller's 'Spirit' (Wed 08-22-2007)

From Variety: Eva Mendes will round out the cast for Frank Miller's "The Spirit," joining Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht. Pic, produced by Lionsgate and Odd Lot, will begin lensing in October at New Mexico's Albuquerque Stud...

2001 Comics2Film In Review
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-01-2002)

In four-and-a-half years of writing Comics2Film I've never written one of those end-of-the-year wrap-up columns. No year-in-review. No "10 Best of (fill in the year)". Let's face it, in a typical year we haven't had 10 comic based movies o...


New SPIRIT and HELLBOY Posters Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)

New teaser posters have appeared online for two upcoming comic adaptations. AICN premiered the teaser poster for Frank Miller's upcoming The Spirit, the film which stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz ...

New poster for THE PRESTIGE
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-11-2006)

...el Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and more.The film hits theaters on October 27, 2006.

THE BLACK DAHLIA
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-15-2006)

...Kay Lake (Scarlett Johansson), a gorgeous and sharp yet troubled young woman who adores both men's company simultaneously. Everything seems to be going well until Lee and Bucky are involved in a shootout with a suspect and wind up crossing paths with t...

Merry Boxing!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-26-2006)

...tnett and Scarlett Johansson drawn into a web of corruption and conspiracy. Widescreen and “fullscreen” editions with featurettes.   (O)  BOUNTY HUNTER VIXENS Volume 7: Treasure of Lust (Geneon)  (O)  BOUNTY HUNTER V...


Bana Leads up DUBAI
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)

Thespian Eric Bana has just finished wrapping up The Other Boleyn Girl in which he plays the head chopping King Henry VIII. The stunning actresses Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson starred opposite him in that film so I'd imagine they're pl...

Ghost World Gets Oscar Nod
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-13-2002)

...cemi and Scarlett Johansson have each picked up a trophy for their work in the movie. Clowes and Zwigoff have also collected a screenplay award and Zwigoff has previously taken home a directors award. The movie itself won Best Picture from the San ...

Eva Mendes Ready for Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-22-2007)

... he chose Scarlett Johansson to hop aboard the feature film as a character named Silk N. Floss, a sexy, dangerous & vindictive secretary who could be an accomplice to the villain, Octopus(Samuel L. Jackson).  Today, Variety is reporting t...

Nolan talks BATMAN
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-30-2006)

...el Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo and David Bowie, opens October 20."


Five for '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-27-2004)

... crush on Scarlett Johansson. She plays the best friend of fellow disaffected high-school grad Thora Birch, who befriends a socially inept, fortysomething record enthusiast played by Steve Buscemi.JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (7:30 PM CST, Cartoon Network)...

New Full Trailer for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)

The second video look and first full theatrical trailer for The Spirit has popped up online, which I'll be placing down below. The film, to be directed by Frank Miller, will star Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paul...

New Teaser Poster for THE SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-14-2008)

...eek, it's Scarlett Johansson with "On your knees then.."One has to wonder what's coming next Friday. The upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's classic serial The Spirit stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Veg...

First look: 'The Spirit' (Fri 04-11-2008)

Lionsgate has provided Comics2Film with two new images from 'The Spirit'! Behold Samuel Jackson as The Spirit’s arch-enemy, the Octopus and Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss, a punk secretary and frigid vixen! The above are finished productio...


THE ISLAND
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-22-2005)

...wo Delta (Scarlett Johansson) is in immediate mortal peril as the latest lottery pick, Lincoln grabs her and the two escape into the outer world which is a very different place from what they've been led to believe. Meanwhile, the facility's big boss ...

Black Dahlia, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-29-2004)

Genre: Crime/Suspense/Drama.Studio: Columbia Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In Development.Who's In It: Mark Wahlberg, Josh Hartnett; Scarlett Johansson (Kay).Who's Making It: Brian De Palma (Director); Josh Friedman (Screenwriter); b...

GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)

...y. Scarlett Johansson in the dark comedy GHOST WORLD © 2001 United Artists Films "I thought I'd have the only two girl characters in all of the comic stores," he says. "I'll have that niche market and the one girl who goes into the comic s...

Frank Miller Posts New Blog for SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)

... Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi. Miller penned the screenplay and directed for Lionsgate.In this latest blog, Miller addresses fan concerns for th...


First Stills from Miller's SPIRIT Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-13-2008)

...el Macht, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi.Plot Summary: Adapted from the legendary comic book series created by Will Eisner, "The Sp...

GHOST WORLD
by Pamela Harland (Tue 02-05-2002)

Teenagers Enid (Thora Birch) and Becky (Scarlett Johansson) live in a world of their own. They just graduated from high school and are searching the world for their place in it. The problem is they're not sure they fit in at all. From Terry Zwigoff, the d...

CONAN Getting a Rewrite for Lionsgate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-13-2008)

... to which Scarlett Johansson has been attached, is sailing out of turnaround toward Lionsgate as well, with Neal Moritz and his Original Film coming on to produce once the deal is completed. CEO and president of Paradox Entertainment Fredrik Malmberg i...

PEARL EARRING premiere photos
by Sue Schneider (Sun 12-21-2003)

Lions Gate Films held the Los Angeles Premiere of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING on December 10th at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills.Set in 17th Century Holland it a story about Griet (Scarlett Johansson), a tilemaker's daught...


Frank Miller's SPIRIT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)

The first teaser trailer for Frank Miller's next comic adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit has appeared online this weekend. . The upcoming film stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King...

New Poster for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)

... Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi. Frank Miller penned the screenplay and directed.Plot Summary: Adapted from the legendary comic book series created by Will Ei...

Jackson as The Octopus
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)

...el Macht, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi. The story centers on a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead as the Spirit (Gabriel Macht) to...

Oscar's evil twin The Spirit Awards
by Paul Zimmerman (Sat 03-30-2002)

...T WORLD's Scarlett Johansson poses for three different photographers. The Spirit Awards have always been a good place to spot an out of place celebrity. Two years ago, Gov. Jessie Ventura made the scene, and this year the "What the hell are they doing ...


Photos from the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-23-2003)

...Bloom and Scarlett Johansson; Leadership: Amy Pascal; Producing: Sydney Pollack; Screenwriting: Ron Bass; Animation: Andrew Stanton; Visual Effects: John Gaeta; Cinematography: John Toll; Editing: Michael Kahn; Music-In-Film: Howard Shore; Songwriting:...

"The Prestige"
by RACHEL REITSLEFF (Fri 10-20-2006)

...kbone and Scarlett Johansson is beguiling as a magician’s assistant. THE PRESTIGE brings up some real philosophical issues that actually stick with you after the movie is over. It’s a testament to the film that, even once we know how they...

Nolan's The Prestige in October
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-05-2006)

...gicians. Scarlett Johansson, Andy Serkis, and Michael Caine also star in the film.The movie is based on Christopher Priest's 1996 Novel, and is set in turn-of-the-century London. The release date is currently set for October 20th, 2006.

Jolie out, Weisz in for "Sin City 2"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 01-18-2007)

...g beauty. Scarlett Johansson maybe. You can read their full article here.KJ's Take:  As they stated above, this is just a rumor.  That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the Jolie part is true and I could really care less.  Weisz is damn f...


Miller Updates Blog on SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-16-2008)

Writer-director Frank Miller has published a fourth production blog for his upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. You can check out the update on the official website. The action-adventure stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johans...

The Christmas SPIRIT
by Associate News Editor (Wed 05-07-2008)

... Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. Miller adapted the script.  THE SPIRIT is a co-production between Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate.

GHOST WORLD website materializes
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-13-2001)

...ra Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi, the film debuts July 20, 2001 in select theaters. The movie is also getting a special screening at the San Diego Comic-Con next week, and the production is sure to create a resurgence of interest in the ...

New Pics from THE ISLAND
by News Editor (Fri 04-22-2005)

Blackfilm.com has posted some new images from the upcoming film, THE ISLAND. The DreamWorks Pictures' film stars Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Steve Buscemi.Michael Bay is directing the sci-fi thriller abou...


Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)

...an Bale, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie, Piper Perabo and Michael Caine star. Includes behind-the-scenes featurettes.   (O)   REQUIEM FOR A VAMPIRE (Alpha) A health inspector, a reporter, and a couple of goth teens team up to investi...

Getting LOST IN TRANSLATION
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-01-2003)

Sofia Coppola's third picture, LOST IN TRANSLATION, is just about here. Set to open in theaters on September 12, the film stars Bill Murray (THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS) and Scarlett Johansson (GHOST WORLD) as two Americans, one a Hollywood superstar, the other ...

GHOST WORLD premieres at the San Diego Comic-Con
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)

... Enid and Scarlett Johansson as Rebecca, the two central characters in Clowes' deceptively quiet exploration of youthful angst. Also featuring indie favorite Steve Buscemi, the film will debut in select theaters today, but a privileged few of the many ...

Bay's ISLAND splits its costs
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-08-2004)

...dividual (Scarlett Johansson) and tries to escape the island facility where he is held.Warners will handle the international distribution of the picture and DreamWorks the domestic. THE ISLAND is scheduled for release on July 22, 2005.Got a scoop? Kno...


Kari Wuhrer's B Roots Are Showing
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 07-23-2002)

...T WORLD's Scarlett Johansson). The actress is appreciative of the acknowledgment of the more character driven moments but has a good laugh at the notion that mother and daughter actually look like sisters."It's all about clean living," she chuckles. "W...

Two more join THE ISLAND
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-18-2004)

Steve Buscemi (RESERVOIR DOGS, ARMAGEDDON) and Djimon Hounsou (AMISTAD, CONSTANTINE) have joined the cast of Michael Bay's THE ISLAND. The two actors join the previously announced duo of Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, with Buscemi playing the head ...

Spirit, The
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)

Release Date: January 16, 2009 Studio: Lionsgate Director: Frank Miller Screenwriter: Frank Miller Cast: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jamie King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons, L...

Storm Shadow & Scarlett Cast for G.I JOE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-19-2007)

The roles of "Storm Shadow" and "Scarlett" have been cast in G.I JOE, reports Latino Review. Kellvin says that Korean-born star Byung-Hun Lee will be playing Tommy S. Arashikage (aka Storm Shadow) while Rachel Nichols has bee...


First Pic of Joe's SCARLETT Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-16-2008)

USA Today revealed the "Snake Eyes" look a few weeks back and now, Joblo is revealing the first look of Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara, to be played by actress Rachel Nichols. The Stephen Sommers-directed flick will hit theaters August 7, 200...

Stratovarius Announces Turmoil
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-02-2005)

Archetypal progressive metal band Stratovarius announced that, after undergoing much interpersonal turmoil during 2004, they have reunited with the classic line-up of Timo Tolkki, Timo Kotipelto, Jörg Michael, Jari Kainulainen and Jens Johansson, and work...

Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)

... crush on Scarlett Johansson.SUNDAY, MAY 8MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (6:30 PM CST, Fox) "Buseys Take a Hostage." Dewey's classmates muzzle their teacher, while Malcolm takes advantage of Hal's new position in the neighborhood. THE SIMPSONS (7 PM CST, Fox) ...

Hilary becomes the DAHLIA
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-14-2004)

Hilary Swank is the latest addition to the cast of THE BLACK DAHLIA, based on James Ellroy's novel of the same name. Brian De Palma (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, FEMME FATALE) will direct the project that also stars Josh Hartnett and Scarlett Johansson.Based on t...


Sitcoms and Space Invaders
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-12-2005)

...f neither Scarlett Johansson's ample acting talents nor the ample amount of time she spends in a miniskirt. THRESHOLD (8 - 10 PM CST, CBS) "Trees Made of Glass, Parts 1 and 2." Carla Gugino returns to my TV, and she's bringing Brent Spiner and Peter Di...

G.I. JOE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 09-14-2001)

These days Americans may be looking to heroes more than ever before to offer a bit of inspiration or emotional support. Whether you agree that a comic book focusing on America's struggle with a somewhat more cartoonish terrorist organization is a good thi...

The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)

Creation Convention’s eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE...

Look ahead to 2007
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-02-2007)

At the start of a New Year, it’s traditional for me to look ahead to what’s coming up in the next 12 months. This is impossible when it comes to DVD releases, as labels are never sure of their production schedule more than a few months in a...


David Arquette Is Bugged
by Marc Shapiro (Wed 07-17-2002)

David Arquette is usually pretty cavalier when it comes to going after roles. But he was literally foaming at the mouth after he read the script for the giant spider invasion movie EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS."I was like 'I've got to do it,'" he recalls. "I calle...

X2 easter eggs compiled
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-06-2003)

If you've already seen X2, you know that there's a scene where Mystique hacks into Stryker's computer files. During these moments there's a quick shot of a computer screen listing the names of known mutants. Fans of the X-MEN comic book will recognize s...

Anime Boston announces second round of guests (Sat 01-28-2006)

Guests voicing some of anime’s hottest characters are making their way to Boston BOSTON, January 28, 2006 – The New England Anime Society is honored to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors V...

Destro Has been Cast??
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-30-2008)

According to the Sanchez clan over at IESB, the main baddie for G.I Joe has indeed been cast and it's David Murray, a stage actor with little to no big theatrical roles under his resume. In fact, he did make an appearance in Batman Begins and his rol...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade Volume Five
by Way Jeng (Thu 04-08-2004)

Hello, and welcome to a new issue of "Being..." We've got some great anime to discuss this time, namely FUNimation's fifth volume of Kiddy Grade. I've been looking forward to this one for a while, and was sure to watch it as soon as possible. This disc is...

Offline: 'GI Joe' cast photos no longer available (Fri 04-18-2008)

The array of photos featuring the full cast of 'GI Joe' in their movie outfits has been taken offline Here are the previously released Scarlett and Snake-eyes images from earlier in the week to hold you over.

Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)

Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th...

Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)

With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and...


Stephen Sommers to Direct G.I JOE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)

Michael Dayspring over at IESB has announced that Paramount and partner Hasbro has tapped director Stephen Sommers (Mummy, Mummy 2) to helm the adaptation of G.I. JOE to the big screen. After the success of their last partnership, TRANSFORMERS, it's easy ...

Flyboy Checks in on Set of PUSH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)

Have you ever found yourself walking down a Hong Kong street when all of a sudden you find yourself on the set of a sci-fi thriller in the middle of production? No? Well, one of our oldest scoopers, Flyboy, found himself on the set of PUSH last week ...

Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)

As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.  Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues...

Bir-r-r-r-r-rd-MAN!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-09-2005)

In last week's column I spotlighted the current theatrical release STEAMBOY for praise. Reader Joey Connick put in a viewer comment in rebuttal. Since our comment boards, which appear at the bottom of every page on Cinescape.com, haven't yet even begun to...


G.I. JOE: FRONT LINE #1 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 10-21-2002)

It's more than a little disturbing to be waxing nostalgic over a time only seven years in the past, but that's where (or should I say "when") G.I. JOE: FRONT LINE takes us. The new four-part miniseries fills in the gap between the original JOE series publ...

Flying away to the premiere of PETER PAN
by Sue Schneider (Sun 12-21-2003)

We can fly! Everyone remembers growing up the story of PETER PAN the boy who would not grow up and of course Tinkerbell with her fairy dust so you could fly off to Neverland (no, not Michael Jackson's house). It's one of the most beloved stories that has ...

Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Despite being a huge fan and collector of Asian action films for many years, I was totally unprepared for the zany incredulosity that is KUNG FU HUSTLE. An absolutely mind-boggling mix of action and comedy, kung-fu and wire-fu ...

CLOCKSTOPPERS premiere
by Sue Schneider (Fri 03-29-2002)

CLOCKSTOPPERS, which opens nationwide today, had its red carpet premiere just a few days ago and CINESCAPE was there to capture all of the action. The sci-fi adventure film was directed by Jonathan Frakes, best known for his turn as Commander William T. R...


JOHN Q.
by Michael Tunison (Fri 02-15-2002)

Sometimes one element is enough to keep a film alive when all of its vital signs seem to be failing, and such is the case with Denzel Washington's heartfelt performance in the otherwise creaky melodrama JOHN Q. This health care-themed riff on DOG DAY AFTE...

G.I. JOE #3
by Tony Whitt (Fri 02-01-2002)

The Joes who went into the Everglades to fight Cobra have been infected with the nano-mites which Cobra plans to use to throw the world into chaos. Trackers have been sent to find Cobra Commander's son, while the Joes' new computer specialists try to find...

Wedding Peach Season 2 Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Thu 11-16-2006)

What They SayDon't look now, but there's a new girl in town! The Love Angels play cupid as they try to hook their friends Akiko and Tajima up on a double-date with Momoko and Yosuke! But the fire devil Igneous has other plans and unleashes a devil-wolf on...

HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN Heading to DVD
by News Editor (Wed 06-08-2005)

Sexy and shrewd Amanda Derieux has roamed the world for 1,200 years, romancing kings, cavorting with thieves, and using her preternatural street smarts to evade the blades of countless evil Immortals. Now, she has teamed up with freelance security expert ...


Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)

I love Wednesdays. Every single week, I feel childlike anticipation as I watch the clock at work until lunch. At 12:30, I drive to More Fun Comics on Oak Street like a kid running downstairs on Christmas morning. Then, I see the total at the register and ...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade Volume Four
by Way Jeng (Wed 06-09-2004)

Hi, there. Today we'll be taking a look at the fourth volume of Kiddy Grade, released by FUNimation. As a series this show has been a mixed bag. Although previous episodes have shown high quality in animation and dubbing, the stories haven't been up to th...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade, volume eight
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-18-2005)

Hello, and welcome to a brief discussion of the final volume of Kiddy Grade, released by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Leaving a show and saying goodbye to its characters is always sad, and this is no exception. Unfortunately,...

X3: Hugh Jackman on the evolution of Wolverine
by Chris Brown (Thu 05-18-2006)

Comics2Film's thechrisbrown had a chance to visit the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' press roundtables in NY this past weekend and sit down with Hugh Jackman to talk, and not talk about the Wolverine prequel, Batman rumors, and, of course, all things X-Men 3. ...


Klingons, Super Models & Conan, Oh My!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)

Welcome to our first edition of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week. This new weekly round-up, which we’ll publish every Friday, will leave the world of verified facts and enter a realm of unsubstantiated rumors. Basically, it’s a place where ...

The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-...

Summer Camp!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-26-2007)

... in which Scarlett Johansson’s sibling is transformed into a pig by a voodoo curse.(O)   PSYCH Complete First Season (Universal) A fake psychic detective gets real results. 15 episodes on four discs, plus commentraks, pilot, bloopers, a...

Two More Ladies For THE SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-08-2007)

... Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi. Production begins today in New Orleans. Plot Concept: Centers on a man (Gabriel Macht) who fakes his own death and fights crime f...


Byung-hun Lee to play 'GI Joe''s Storm Shadow? (Tue 12-18-2007)

Korean actor Byung-hun Lee has joined the cast of 'G.I. Joe'. Lee is 27 years old and currently starring in 'The Good, The Bad and The Weird.' The news is deemed solid by reporting site and the say to expect an official announcement soon. IESB is also r...