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Shawn Roberts joins DIARY OF THE DEAD
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
According to Variety, Shawn Roberts has signed on to star in George A. Romero's DIARY OF THE DEAD.The film, currently shooting in Toronto, will follow a group of college students shooting a horror movie in the woods who stumble upon a real zombie uprising... Fox Releases JUMPER Site Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-07-2007)
...Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb.
Plot Summary: A smart man (Hayden Christensen) with a tough family life discovers that he has the ability to teleport. Empowered, he leaves home for NYC. While using his abilities to track the ma... The JUMPER Trailer Hits Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)
A trailer has appeared online for the sci-fi thriller JUMPER courtesy of Fox's official website. The film, directed by Doug Liman, stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb... 
Clip from DIARY OF THE DEAD Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)
...ary stars Shawn Roberts, Megan Park, Joshua Close, Michelle Morgan, Chris Violette and Tatiana Maslany.
To see the clip, click here.
Plot Summary: Fiction turns into reality for a group of film students who set out to shoot a low-budget horror... Jumper
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-09-2006)
Release Date: February 14, 2008 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Doug Liman Screenwriter: David S. Goyer, Simon Kinberg Cast: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Roberts, AnnaSophia Robb Genre... New Extended Scene of JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)
A seventh extended scene for Jumper, which hits theaters next week, has made its way online courtesy of Yahoo. The upcoming sci-fi action-thriller stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Robert... Trio Join Gibson and De Niro in DARKNESS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)
Leading stars Mel Gibson and Robert De Niro have some new cast members to welcome on board in their upcoming thriller Edge of Darkness, says The Hollywood Reporter. Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts (Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead) and Bojana Novakovic hav... Winstone Replacing De Niro in Gibson's DARKNESS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
...y Huston, Shawn Roberts and Bojana Novakovic. Production began September 18 in Massachusetts. Plot Concept: Based on Campbell's 1985 BBC miniseries, the story centers on an operative (Winstone) sent to clean up evidence in the murder of a woman. Gibson... First JUMPER Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-09-2007)
...Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb. Doug Liman (Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith) directed the film off a screenplay written by David Goyer and Simon Kinberg.
To see the trailer, click here.
Plot Concept: A genetic anomaly allows a ... Six New Clips for JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)
...Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb.
Here's the six clips. (You can get different formats via the "Jumper" links).
'Get Me Out of Here' QuickTime, 'The Fight' QuickTime, 'The Lair' QuickTime, 'The Sphinx' QuickTime'This Ma... Trailer for Romero's DIARY OF THE DEAD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-12-2008)
...ilm stars Shawn Roberts, Megan Park, Joshua Close, Michelle Morgan, Chris Violette and Tatiana Maslany.
Plot Summary: With a story mixing elements of "The Blair Witch Project" and the long-running "Dead" series, the film will ... Author Keith Roberts Dies
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-15-2000)
British science fiction and fantasy author and illustrator Keith Roberts died on Monday, Oct. 16. He was 65. I only just found out about it as his death was not covered by my usual SF sources. This is a damn shame, as Roberts never received the recognitio... Ian Roberts is 'Riley' in Superman Returns (Fri 07-01-2005)
Former NRL star Ian Roberts, has been cast as henchman "Riley" to Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor, completed his first week of filming alongside the megastar on the superhero set."It only just hit me two days ago how incredible this opportunity is - I'm like a ...X3: Ben Foster, Anna Paquin and Shawn Ashmore
by Chris Brown (Tue 05-23-2006)
WARNING: Portions of this Q&A contain significant spoilers. However, those portions are "whited out" for readers who wish to avoid them.
Throughout the week, we have been presenting the X-Men: The Last Stand round table discussions with the cast. Com... Eric Roberts joins "Heroes"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-23-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Eric Roberts has signed on to join the cast of NBC's hit show, Heroes.Roberts will play the role of Thompson, a new associate of Claire's father H.R.G. (Jack Coleman). There is no word as to when he will first be... Pictures: Shawn Ashmore in Vancouver for X-Men 3 (Mon 08-29-2005)
HNR Scooper sent in a few photos of actor Shawn Ashmore arriving at his hotel in Downtown Vancouver, apparently for the start of his scheduled filming on 'X-Men 3.'Ian Roberts Talks About Working on "Superman Returns" (Wed 08-17-2005)
Sydney's very own man of steel, Ian Roberts, will hit Hollywood off the back of his role in the blockbuster 'Superman Returns'. The former NRL player turned movie star has spent the past eight weeks playing a henchman to Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor in th...Eric Roberts joins "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-26-2007)
According to DailyNews, Eric Roberts has signed on to play a mafia kingpin in the upcoming Batman sequel, The Dark Knight."I don't stop working. I'm a workaholic," said Roberts. "I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm too overexpos... Chase, Shawn, Gottfried & Sagal Join BEANSTALK
by News Editor (Wed 08-01-2007)
Avalon Family Films has signed Katey Sagal, Wallace Shawn, Gilbert Gottfried and Chevy Chase to star in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. They join a cast which already includes Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Roebuck and Colin Ford, as Jack. James Earl Jones ... Shawn Ashmore on 'X-Men 3' (Sat 05-21-2005)
"Iceman's back [for 'X-Men 3'] as far as I know. There's a start date sometime this summer, but I don't know the details," says actor Shawn Ashmore, who has played Bobby Drake, a.k.a. Iceman, in both 'X-Men' movies. "As far as I know, everybody's back. So...Shawn Levy runs with 'The Flash' (Mon 02-05-2007)
Shawn Levy has stepped on board to direct Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Flash," the big-screen adaptation of the DC Comics speedster hero. Levy's decision to get involved in the project is his first move since the successful release of his "Night at the Mus...Shawn Ashmore would love to ice up for another X-film (Thu 11-16-2006)
"I know they are doing a Wolverine prequel and I've heard a rumor about a Magneto film... those are all in the past like prequels and origin stories, so I don't know," says actor Shawn Ashmore about the prospect of playing Iceman in a future X-film. "Ther...Shawn Levy to direct "The Flash"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-05-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) has signed on to direct the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures The Flash. The news comes just two days after David Goyer (Batman Begins) revealed he was no longer writing or directing... Roberts Talks HEROES & DARK KNIGHT
by News Editor (Fri 05-04-2007)
Eric Roberts talked with MovieWeb about his role as Thompson on HEROES as well as his "mafioso" part in THE DARK KNIGHT. Regarding his casting in HEROES, Robert said "They were casting for a character called Thompson who recruits the Heroes... Julia Roberts goes buggy for CHARLOTTE'S WEB
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-19-2005)
Julia Roberts will provide the voice for the eight-legged arachnid in CHARLOTTE'S WEB. Roberts will give life to the CGI spider, Charlotte A. Cavatica, that weaves words into her web and saves a farmyard pig from slaughter.Also providing their voices to t... Roberts and Baldwin Deal with LYMELIFE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-04-2008)
Alec Baldwin and Emma Roberts have boarded Derick and Steven Martini's indie dramedy Lymelife, reports Variety. They will be joining Cynthia Nixon, Rory Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Jill Hennessy and Timothy Hutton. The Marini brothers penned the script. Martin... TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 10-03-2001)
1990's TREMORS and its 1996 sequel were both amiable, clever and amusing entries in the self-aware monster movie genre. TREMORS 3 is brought to us by pretty much the same creative team (minus original TREMORS director Ron Underwood) and continues in much ... Julia Roberts Gets DANGEROUS
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)
Julia Roberts is joining the cast of George Clooney's CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND.According to Variety, Roberts will play an unspecified smaller part in the coming film, which will star Guy Rockwell, Drew Barrymore and Clooney. The project is based on... Fonda, Mol and Roberts join 3:10 TO YUMA
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-29-2006)
According to Variety, Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol, Dallas Roberts, Ben Foster and Vinessa Shaw have all signed on to play roles in the upcoming film 3:10 TO YUMA.3:10 TO YUMA is based on the 1957 film that starred Glenn Ford as captured outlaw Ben Wade, who... THE PRINCESS BRIDE
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Sat 10-06-2001)
THE PRINCESS BRIDE is truly a modern day fairy tale. But this is also a slightly bent fairy tale. THE PRINCESS BRIDE started out as a book written by William Goldman in the early 1970’s, a book that actually says it was written by S. Morgenstern and edite... Julia Roberts wants to be your favorite ant
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-15-2004)
Julia Roberts must really want to be the voice of Hova the ant in Warner Brothers' new CG flick ANT BULLY -- she's interrupting her maternity leave to talk the talk. Based on John Nickle's children's book and written and directed by John Davis (JIMMY NEUT... SHAWN OF THE DEAD Heads for the Comic Book Stands
by News Editor (Thu 03-31-2005)
Variety has announced that IDW will bring "Shaun of the Dead" to comic book form with a four-issue, 32-page, miniseries starting in June 2005 that will include deleted and unshot material. The series will be written by IDW's Chris Ryall with input from th... AMERICAN GANGSTER
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)
At the beginning of the Unrated Extended cut of ‘American Gangster’ I started to feel as if the film itself had nothing new to offer the genre. There wasn’t much to the film that I hadn’t seen before. Our Anti-Hero/ Drug ... Eric Roberts is a bad guy in 'The Dark Knight' (Wed 05-02-2007)
"I'm a Mafioso in 'The Dark Night' and I haven't seen the script; all I've seen is the pages they sent me to audition. It's all very hush hush," says actor Eric Robers, who recently signed on to the Batman sequel. "We're going to be shooting in Chicago an...ALIEN DEAD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-13-2004)
On the DVD commentrak to BIOHAZARD, writer and director Steve Latshaw says of his longtime associate, "There’s always something a bit odd about a Fred Olen Ray film." He’s right. In none of the over six dozen films he’s directed has Ray filmed a single sc... Gyllenhall and Roberts on Board Fincher's Thriller
by News Editor (Tue 04-19-2005)
Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey have signed on for David Fincher's thriller ZODIAC. Mark Ruffalo is in negotiations to join them.Gyllenhaal will play a journalist & author and Downey will a fellow reporter. Ruffalo would play a homicide inspector.The s... The SCREEN ACTOR GUILD Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
This particular award show may end up ultimately being the award show for 2007 films and television shows. As you know, the WGA denied requests for waivers to the Globes and Oscars. In fact, the WGA plans to picket the Globes, which has a lot of insi... FEAR ITSELF: Spooked
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 06-15-2008)
This week’s episode of Fear Itself is brought to you by Brad Anderson, the writer of such film classics as Session 9 and Frankenstein’s Planet of Monsters. He directed the Masters of Horror episode Sounds Like. If you saw that episode, then yo... Law of Ueki Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2006)
What They SayDuring a battle with Alessio, a giant creature known as a Celestial Beast appears before Ueki and claims that Ueki is not human but, instead, a Celestial! Thanks to the guidance from the beast named Tenko, Ueki becomes aware of his true abili... THE 4400: Ghost in the Machine
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-28-2007)
It’s apparent that Tom (Joel Gretsch) will be the center of the few remaining episodes of this season. A lot happened to set up the season finale in this episode which sounds good, but had it not been for Tom it could have all played mediocre.&... THE BEASTMASTER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 11-03-2001)
One of the better early '80s sword and sorcery epics and a cable phenomenon (is it ever not on?), THE BEASTMASTER is now out in a handsome DVD package via Anchor Bay. While the film is filled with continuity errors, cheap sets, unconvincing performances, ... THE 4400: The Marked
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-24-2007)
We’ve known for a long time that there were two sides to the future war. One side, those responsible for the 4400 desperate to stop a tragedy, and the other side, the side that wants to see the tragedy happen. We haven’t heard too mu... Anime X-Plode
by Lauren Goodnight (Sun 08-22-2004)
What They SayThe Anime X-Plode! compilation CD was the brainchild of Rod Boaz and Mike Eckart, co-founders of Elastic Media Corporation - an anime dubbing and music production company based in Los Angeles. During the process of working with a variety of v... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Wahlberg and Berg Ready for Drug Dealer Film
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
Another Medellin cartel flick by those "Entourage" creators? Well, sorta...Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson, executive producers of the HBO show, are moving forward on an Untitled Drug Dealer biopic set around Vietnam veteran Jon Roberts. Both... OCEAN'S ELEVEN
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Fri 12-07-2001)
Once upon a time okay, in 1960 the original OCEAN'S ELEVEN was considered the epitome of cool because it featured the Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and friends. This reviewer never saw the earlier film, but repo... Firm Films Reaches Out for HELL HOUSE
by News Editor (Wed 11-30-2005)
Firm Films has picked up the rights to make a film based on the Hell House Outreach. The staged haunted house-like attraction, created by pastor Keenan Roberts, runs through Halloween and its exhibits preach the fire and brimstone conservative values of ... Law of Ueki Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-18-2006)
What They SayUeki decides to join the Robert\'s 10 to take them out from the inside, but he finds himself unable to keep up the charade when Robert tests Ueki by making him take a grueling three day initiation. Meanwhile, Ai, who has no idea what Ueki is ... la Esperanca Vol.#02
by Megan Meinhard (Tue 10-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayAs Georges and Robert continue to become more at ease with each other, Georges\' long-time friend Henri begins to question his own relationship with Georges. Henri... Trembling Again in Perfection Part Two
by Catherine Felty (Sun 10-21-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's visit to the set of TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, the star of the horror/comedy series, Michael Gross, discussed his character's return to the town of Perfection where the giant worm creatures known as graboids were first encou... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... TOMORROW PEOPLE: THE NEW GODS
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-17-2001)
As new Tomorrow Person Paul breaks out for the first time, John and Elena encounter resistance as they try to contact him telepathically. The interference is linked to a public appearance made by media stars Zane and Katya, whose fans are unusually adorin... SCARY MOVIE 2
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-04-2001)
I have a modest proposal for Dimension Films. I would like to shoot a movie of me taking an 86-minute dump and distribute it on 2,000 screens across America. It will cost under $80 million and will look better and be about as funny as SCARY MOVIE 2.Now if... la Esperanca Vol.#04
by Megan Meinhard (Wed 12-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to find out more about Robert\'s past, Georges visits Alain, the dangerous upperclassman who has a grudge against Robert. Alain tells Georges about Grac... THE 4400: Tiny Machines
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 09-12-2007)
The season is winding down and everything is kicking into high gear. Last week, after getting kicked out of Promise City by Jordan and being told that Kevin was basically a prisoner in the city, Shawn called Tess for help to break Kevin out. Tes... la Esperanca Vol.#03
by Megan Meinhard (Wed 10-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayAs Georges is in town helping Lise, the young teacher at the the orphanage, rumors begin to circulate in school that he now has a girlfriend. This serves to furthe... Soderbergh's ELEVEN
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Tue 12-11-2001)
What is it about director Steven Soderbergh that has Hollywood's top stars clamoring to work with him? Aside from a recent track record that threatens to knock Spiel-what's-his-name from his perch as the movie biz's favorite Steve, that is. "Mostly you fe... Law of Ueki Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-22-2007)
What They SaySeiichiro Sano has joined the Robert\'s 10! Inumaru comes to Ueki asking for help in getting Sano out of the group. At that point, Ueki and the others receive an invitation from Robert to \"Dogra Mansion,\" the amusement park in the Underworl... Anime on DVD (-)
Anime On DVD LA / SoCal Gathering Report Date: September 17, 2000 Time: 12:00pm Location: Little Tokyo (near downtown LA) Synopsis: On hot and sunny Sunday afterno...Sin City's Elegant Anarchy
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-14-2005)
Robert Rodriguez' brutal film noir, SIN CITY, comprises a series of three inter-related stories, each based on a different graphic novel by Frank Miller, who was brought it as co-director (along with Quentin Tarantino, who guest-directed the segment where... FULL FRONTAL
by Devin D. O'Leary (Fri 08-02-2002)
Few directors working in Hollywood today have demonstrated the kind of whiplash-inducing skills of which director Steven Soderbergh has proved himself capable. After many years making obscuro independent films (SCHIZOPOLIS, anyone?), Soderbergh went big-t... Law of Ueki Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-22-2007)
What They SayAfter battling against Ueki, Robert begins to doubt his plan to annihilate the world. Just when he opens up to his father, Margaret, a boy named Hanon appears and claims that he is Margaret\'s son... Meanwhile, to form a 5-person team for the... OCEAN'S 12
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-10-2004)
One of the more intriguing aspects of OCEAN'S 12, a sequel to 2001's crime comedy OCEAN'S 11 (which was in turn loosely based on a 1960 film starring Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack) is figuring out which character counts as the addition to the gang. Hint:... RAPTOR
by JOHN THONEN (Sat 11-10-2001)
As the RAPTOR DVD opens, a blood-curdling roar bursts forth from the TV speakers. No, it's not a dinosaur attack. It's director Jim Wynorski I mean Jay Andrews - letting loose the first of several beer induced belches which he shares with viewers on the ... Forbidden Dance (aka: Tenshi no Kiss) Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Sun 02-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:What They SayAya sneaks out of the all-important National Ballet Competition to see her best friend Nachan. It's a race against the clock as Aya searches for her distraught f... Region 1 Alternate Angles (Thu 06-05-2003)
For those with quiet Friday mornings around the corner, here\'s some new reading material: Animatrix by Mark McPherson Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection by Zubin Kumana Five Card Box Set by Michael Thomas Fake by Allyson Muraco Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #1 by Way...la Esperanca Vol.#01
by Megan Meinhard (Wed 10-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayIn a European school dorm, Georges Saphir is admired and loved by everyone. However, afraid of others doing him harm, he has never allowed anyone to get close. Why... 'Transformers' roll out with truckloads of VES awards
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-11-2008)
Variety reports that 'Transformers' and Industrial Light & Magic were the big winners last night at the sixth annual Visual Effects Society awards
The Autobots raked in four awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion ... Smallville's Other Kryptonian Actor Revealed (Wed 09-21-2005)
Playing the Silver Age Kryptonian character "Nam-Ek" in the Sept. 29 'Smallville' season premiere is actor Leonard Roberts. Click for more information, a bio, and a picture at KryptonSite...Exclusive: Rosario Dawson on 'O.C.T.' and 'Sin City 2'
by Alex Dueben (Fri 08-24-2007)
Whether you've been following her career since her acting debut in Larry Clark's searing 1995 film 'Kids', remember her collaborations with filmmakers Spike Lee ('The 25th Hour', 'He Got Game'), Oliver Stone ('Alexander'), Quentin Tarantino ('Death Proo... Spidey Snags 4 Grammy Noms
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-08-2003)
Spider-Man
webbed up a few awards this week, with accolades going this time to the music
from the movie. The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences have
announced the final nominations list for the 45th Annual Grammy
Awards and the web-sl... Iceman wants rematch with Pyro in 'X3' (Tue 06-29-2004)
Shawn Ashmore, who won Breakthrough Male at the MTV Movie Awards for his role as Bobby Drake (a.k.a. Iceman) in 'X2: X-Men United,' recently spoke with MTV about his upcoming project 'Earthsea.' Ashmore also commented on 'X-en 3' and the conflict between...Singer Explains X-Men 2 Casting
by Kevin Leung (Tue 11-12-2002)
In between filming scenes of the upcoming X-Men 2, Countingdown.com was able to speak with director Bryan Singer about the new characters that will appear in next summer's release.
Singer explained with Alan Cumming was an ideal choice for the role o... Shadowcat expands in 'X-Men 3'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-21-2005)
IGN FilmForce confirms rumors that Kitty Pryde will have an expanded role in 'X-Men 3' and likely be re-cast from the actress who played the cameo in 'X2'. According to thier credible sources, Kitty will be a much bigger character in X3. She will also be ... Will 'Spider-Man 2' be Marvel's 'high-water mark'? (Wed 12-03-2003)
No one ever guessed mild-mannered Peter Parker was behind Spider-Man's mask, and only Bruce Banner knew his rage turned him into the Hulk. Likewise, few expected Marvel Enterprises' stock (MVL/NYSE) to leap tall buildings in a single bound, soaring 220% t...'Spectacular Spidey', 'World of Quest' on TELETOON this fall
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-22-2008)
From a press release
New episodes from five returning hit shows round-out the new schedule launching September
Toronto - Fall 2008 on TELETOON brings 11 brand new series to Canadian televisions with five new shows premiering during daytime and four top ... Mutants Spotted, X-Mansion Under Attack!
by Jason Lethert (Fri 06-28-2002)
Production
of X2 is in full swing, and Superhero
Hype scored a set report from tipsters that mentioned interior shooting
of the X-Mansion, with Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman spotted on location.
The spy also hinted that future shooting ... Next Week on Justice League
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-29-2002)
It's repeats
on Cartoon Network next Sunday night with the "War World" episode of Justice
League.
The show sends
Superman and The Martian Manhunter after Mongul, the world-dominating villain
that pits warriors against one another in gladi... This Week on Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-04-2002)
Sabrina serves
up a slice of "Humble Pie" on this week's episode of Sabrina,
The Teenage Witch.
Sabrina
(Melissa Joan Hart) and her roommates band together to help Morgan (Elisa
Donovan) after her family financially cuts her off, but when Morgan re... More Smallville Episodes for the New Year
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-31-2001)
Our friends over
at KryptonSite tell us that three new
episodes of Smallville follow on the heels of January 15th's
"Rogue" episode.
Look for
"Shimmer" to follow "Rogue". That episode features the
return of Kelly Brook's character, introduces STAR... Next Week on Smallville
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-12-2002)
Clark loses
his powers to another and Lex turns on him on the encore presentation of
"Leech", next week's episode of Smallville.
When Clark
(Tom Welling) rescues his classmate Eric (guest star Shawn Ashmore of X-Men
fame) from harm during an electr... Weinsteins get 'Dragon Tiger Gate'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-11-2006)
The Weinstein Co. has acquired distribution rights to martial arts action-thriller "Dragon Tiger Gate" in all English-speaking territories.
Wilson Yip helmed the bigscreen adaptation of Hong Kong comicbook "The Gate of Dragon and Tiger."
Donnie Yen,... X-Men 2: Mutants Actors and Their Roles
by Heidi Meeley (Mon 10-28-2002)
On the set of X-Men
2, Comics2Film attended the press conference where the stars
almost outnumbered journalists on October 18. In a somewhat chaotic, humorous
environment, questions that ranged from the personal to the political were
fielded by the ... Next Week on Birds of Prey
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-17-2002)
The Birds of
Prey end up in the line of fire on "Prey for the Hunter," this week's
episode of Birds of Prey.
Helena (Ashley
Scott) and Detective Reese (Shemar Moore) clash again when they both try to
track down a serial killer who destroys metahuma... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-20-2002)
Today's
Winner
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1
cover by Murphy Anderson
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... Next Week on Birds of Prey
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-07-2002)
Click
thumbnails for larger images
Helena goes
undercover in "Primal Scream," next week's episode of Birds of
Prey.
At the request
of Det. ... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...Preliminary Weekend Box Office
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
As expected, JURASSIC PARK III opened big fighting off the last two weeks' box office doldrums. Not only did the film have a great opening day, but the filmed scored roughly $50.3M over the three day weekend. The film's major challenger, AMERICA'S SWEETHE... STAR WARS: EPISODE II Report
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
Besides previews of numerous other projects, footage from STAR WARS: EPISODE II was screened at this last weekend's San Diego Comic-Con International.A tipster by the name of "Fatboy Roberts" checked in with T'Bone's Star Wars Universe site. Here are some... JURASSIC PARK III Opens Big
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-20-2001)
JURASSIC PARK III's mid-week opening day looks to have been very successful. The estimated tally for the film's opening gross is said to be in the $19M range. If it stays on track, the weekend to come to should see the film raking in the big bucks. Of cou... ULTIMATE X-MEN comic book trailer hits the Web
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
In yet another example of how Marvel Comics continues to push the envelope in regards to marketing, the publisher has released an online trailer promoting the latest storyline set to debut in ULTIMATE X-MEN #7 "Return to Weapon X.""ULTIMATE X-MEN has a n... New GCN ZELDA screen?
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-27-2001)
July 27th, 2001 - 8:45:30 pm PSTAfter review and conference by Correspondents Bryan Melville and Troy Roberts, we have come to the conclusion that this is NOT from the new ZELDA title. Rather, we believe this screen to be from SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE. We'... DETECTIVE COMICS #760
by Tony Whitt (Sat 08-11-2001)
Jervis Tetch, AKA the Mad Hatter, is using nanotechnology to cause Gotham's boys (and girls) in blue to go insane for two reasons: 1) to trap Batman, and 2) for the hell of it. In the meantime, Bruce Wayne's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has to come to grips w... WB Buys Apocalyptic Murder Mystery KARMA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-11-2008)
Rock singer Shawn Christensen has a screenwriting credit under his belt now. Warner Bros. has acquired Christensen's sci-fi thriller Karma Coalition after the "stellastarr*" lead singer wrote it while working on their third album. Producer Dan L... HOTEL ROOM FIRE Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 09-10-2001)
Quite a few names are close to or have signed on to star in Steven Soderbergh's HOW TO SURVIVE A HOTEL ROOM FIRE project.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Duchovny as well as Blair Underwood and Mary McCormack are all close to sealing a deal to join Ju... OCEAN'S 11 Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)
Warner Bros. has released a couple of shots from their upcoming remake of OCEAN'S ELEVEN. The Las Vegas heist film, which stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and many more, was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
George Clooney and Brad Pitt f... SCARY MOVIE and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2
by John Thonen (Tue 12-05-2000)
It’s comedy week here at `Vidiocy,` as two recent hits and a largely forgotten item from the early ‘60s lead us into a week of mirth and madness. Up first, Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s release one of the year’s biggest surprise hits, Scary Movie. R... 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... MR. X by Peter Straub
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
At the Horror Writer`s Association Meeting in Hollywood this year, Peter Straub previewed his new novel, MR. X, for his fellow horror writers. He chose the single most graphic scene in the book to read to us--a scene of cold-blooded murder so shocking tha... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)
`During the early ‘70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to change the world for the better, and NBC wouldn`t... Jon Favreau gives Iron Man Update (Sun 04-29-2007)
From his myspace blog, Jon Favreau writes: "I just got back in town. The company has been on the road for many weeks. We started off in the mountains of Lone Pine which doubled for Afghanistan. We then moved to Edwards Air Force Base. We finally closed...Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat... Genre Television: The Best of the '90s
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 02-07-2000)
If we took our Wayback Machine to the last decade of the 1990s to check out their popular culture, we would notice that the primitives of that time had a virtual explosion of science fiction, fantasy and horror on their 2-dimensional television receivers.... MERV PUMPKINHEAD: AGENT OF DREAM
by James Busbee (Wed 10-18-2000)
What do our dreams dream? It’s the question at the heart of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, the critically acclaimed Vertigo series from DC Comics. And, in the wake of that completed series, Vertigo creators continue to take cracks at the question in The Sandman P... BATMAN: Bob Schreck
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-04-2000)
There’s a new sheriff in Gotham City, and his name is Bob Schreck. Although Bat-fans were shocked to learn that Schreck would be assuming many of the responsibilities that were handled by longtime Bat-editor Dennis O’Neill following the critically acclaim... Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)
Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For... Stars, writer join play for latest "X-Men" game (Sun 04-23-2006)
Activision's new "X-Men: The Official Game" is the latest example of the growing integration between Hollywood and games. It not only includes the likenesses and voices of several stars from the movie, it also brought in a screenwriter from "X-Men: The La...Region 1 Alternate Angles (Sun 12-08-2002)
A few more reviews as things are slowing down a bit. We\'ll be trying to hit some of the region 2 and region 4 ones throughout this week as well:Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #3: The Black Rose Blooms by Shawn Adeli Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #3: The B...Manga Review: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (Fri 08-25-2006)
Robert\'s checking in with us this morning as he\'s taking a look at a recently started new series from Del Rey with the April 2006 release of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol. #1 (of 6).Manga Peek: Sugar, A Little Snow Fairy (Mon 08-21-2006)
Due out at the end of this month, Robert\'s checking in today with a look at the galley version of Sugar, A Little Snow Fairy Vol. #1 from ADV Manga.Manga Review: Someday\'s Dreamers (Fri 06-09-2006)
Robert\'s up on deck today with a look at a new series with a review of the March 2006 release of Someday\'s Dreamers Vol. #1 from TOKYOPOP.Manga Review: Hayate the Combat Butler (Thu 05-10-2007)
Robert\'s getting into gear with a new series this week with a look at the November 2006 release of Hayate the Combat Butler Vol. #1 (of 11) from Viz Media.Figure Contest Closes (Fri 06-15-2007)
Bringing this series of contests to a close, Shawn Hagene has scored himself the Izumi from He is My Master contest that\'s been running the past week.Small Bodied Manga Review: Wallflower (Mon 04-14-2008)
Robert\'s getting back on track this week as he\'s taking a look at the September 2006 release of Wallflower Vol. #9 by Tomoko Hayakawa from Del Rey Manga.Manga Review: Strawberry 100% (Tue 07-10-2007)
Robert\'s checking out a new manga series for us today with a look at the July 2007 release of Strawberry 100% Vol. #1 (of 19) from Viz Media.Manga Peek: Shiki Tsukai (Fri 07-06-2007)
Robert\'s providing an early look at a galley copy we received of Del Rey\'s new series, Shiki Tsukai Vol. #1, which is due out at the end of August 2007.Manga Review: Never Give Up (Sat 04-22-2006)
Robert\'s checking in with us this weekend as he tackles a new series from TOKYOPOP with a look at their March 2006 release of Never Give Up Vol. #1 (of 11).Manga Review: DearS (Tue 03-14-2006)
Robert\'s stepping up by picking up a series that we never got past the first volume with by taking a look at the April 2005 release of DearS Vol. #2 (of 8) from TOKYOPOP.Regency Traveling to CUTLASS ISLAND
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Regency has picked up a new fantasy pitch titled Cutlass Island from author Tom Wheeler about two shipwrecked brothers who discover a lost world of mythological and magical creatures. The trade says that Shawn Levy and Tom McNulty are producing via 21 Lap... Hank Azaria Commands in MUSEUM 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)
Hank Azaria has been cast in two high-profile upcoming genre films this morning, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade reports Azaria getting cast as an all-powerful Egyptian pharaoh named Kah Mun Rah in Night at the Museum 2: Escape from the Smithsonian... Englund Helming Gothic Fantasy VIJ
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)
Two news stories involving Robert Englund over the course of two days? Apparently so. While yesterday's news confirmed the fact that Robert's days of playing Freddy Krueger have come to an end, today's press release from Variety says he has a new gig line... THE RUINS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-04-2008)
In a sense, The Ruins is analogous to a courageous expedition that doesn’t quite get where the people involved are trying to go. We can salute their fortitude, dedication and ability to get as far as they did, while still noting that they fall short... Lost's Ravin Becomes A PUBLIC ENEMY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)
The cast continues to grow for Michael Mann's upcoming crime thriller Public Enemies, reports Variety. "Lost" star Emilie de Ravin will be joining Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum,... InstaContests End (Sat 10-23-2004)
For the moment at least. Congratulations this morning to Shawn Cox who scored a copy of Dokkoida!? in our round of instacontests over the last few days. Thanks to everyone who entered!AMERICA Tribute Spans All Networks & More
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)
Last week's tragedy has prompted all the broadcast TV networks to team together for an unprecedented live program this Friday night called AMERICA: A TRIBUTE TO HEROES. which will also operate as a fund raiser.Initially planned to appear on ABC, CBS, NBC ... Four Historical Figures Added to MUSEUM 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Four historical figures have been added to the story for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, says The Hollywood Reporter. Actors Christopher Guest, Jon Bernthal Bill Hader and French actor Alain Chabat. You can check out which characters... Nozomi Plans To Heart Trade-in (Thu 05-29-2008)
The original release of the To Heart series had some unfortunate mono issues with its audio, which is detailed in this thread. With the new collection coming out, Nozomi\'s Alison Roberts has detailed the first round of plans for handling this for those t...Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Mon 07-07-2008)
A number of new deals have been added to the Shop this morning such as the latest deals from Right Stuf, new sale items from FYE, a few new DVD Planet coupons and a short term coupon from Robert\'s Anime Corner Store.Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Anime Boston 2006 announces first round of guests (-)
Voice actor extraordinaire Steven J. Blum joins an all-star guest list BOSTON, November 13, 2005 – The New England Anime Society is proud to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors Greg Ayres, Steven ...Marmalade Boy Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Tue 03-02-2004)
Anime has one true edge over domestic animation; even when creating a series with a specific genre in mind, a series can still entertain all audiences. It's this fact that often finds males of all ages picking up cute pink DVDs with titles such as Super ... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... Anime Expo - Right Stuf
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-01-2005)
Shawn Kleckner hosted the Right Stuf panel. A series of trailers were shown first. First up was, Shingu. Then
Boogiepop Live action movie. Piano. Boys BE. To Heart. Then there was a trailer for 2x2Shinobuden. Ninja
Nonsense is the English name. Shawne... Viz Price Cuts in the Works
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)
A new spreadsheet is making the rounds from Viz Media for some of their December plans and one of them is the start of some price drops for some of their slightly older box sets of two major properties:
Beginning December 2nd, the MSRP for the first two ... SDCC Spotlight: Sierra Mist Grabs Praise With BUBBLE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-31-2008)
One of the best things about the San Diego Comic Con every year is the fact that it's a place where all of us fanboys can come together and be ourselves. The next best thing is those little surprises that we come across at the event. Obviously, the people... The Devil Lady (-)
Meet Jun Fudou, a popular fashion model. Jun also has other talents - she just doesn't know it yet. Lan Asuka needs someone with those talents, and she's decided to use Jun, whether Jun...Year in Review: AnimEigo in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-17-2004)
For AnimEigo, 2003 proved to be something of a quieter year with some substantial gains over the previous one in certain areas.
With more and more of their back catalog getting done, the shift to other materials started to become more important. The bi... ADV Film's Happy Lesson English Dub Cast
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-23-2003)
List provided by Janice Williams of ADV Films:
Producer: Lowell Bartholomee
ADR Script: Dan Deitz
Studio: Monster Island
Chitose - Josh Meyer (Eden's Bowy, Zaion)
Mutsuki - Shaneye Ferrell (Lost Universe, Dai Guard)
Satsuki - Lee Eddy (Dai Guard, Sakura... Black Lagoon Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 06-24-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is action incarnate! Dirty jobs are a part of life for the Black Lagoon but things seem to be getting worse by the minute. Their latest problem is a maid from Columbia. She\'s a killing mac... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-19-2003)
What They SayWelcome to Wonderland! The gateway to another world appears suddenly one day and with its coming awaken two mysterious beasts of astonishing power. The monsters appear to destroy each other and then vanish-leaving behind only the inexplicable... Art of Fighting
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-06-2003)
What They SayThe only witnesses to a mob hit, Ryo and Robert were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Since then, they’ve been shot at, run off the road, and nearly blown to pieces-but now it’s getting personal. Based on the Hit Video Game! ... A Promise of Romance Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 07-22-2008)
It’s sort of a Pretty Woman story… except Julia Roberts is a Japanese boy whose an actor, not a hooker. Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko Akitsu / Tooko MiyagiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayA contract mar... la Esperanca Vol.#05
by Patricia Beard (Wed 01-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayGeorges finally catches up to Robert, and tells him that he now knows about the past. As he exhorts Robert to tell him more about himself, Robert is overcome with ... Anime Next 2003 Convention Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-13-2003)
Usually our convention year is limited to one convention down in Baltimore. This year, due to a new local one in our area, we bumped up to two. And then due to some events in the region, we ended up with three.
Anime Next, normally in New Jersey, shifted... Truly Kindly Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 12-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayA collection of short stories by the popular manga-ka Fumi Yoshinaga. From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japanese fantasy, to Yoshi... la Esperanca Vol.#06
by Patricia Beard (Wed 03-07-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chigusa KawaiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:Sachiko SatoWhat They Say\"Maybe this is a different kind of love...\"
Georges is left reeling from the encounter at the orchestra. Realizing that his feelings for Robert are ... First Look at Adams as Earhart in MUSEUM 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
The first look at Amy Adams appearing as Amelia Earhart has popped up online for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, courtesy of TheBadandUgly. You can check many of the characters on the left and see the full gallery here. Adams will be co-st... Should Game Companies be Penalized for Poor Ratings?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-28-2004)
Recently, Warner Bros. made an announcement concerning royalty fees for their licensed video games. Basically, they announced that there will be higher royalty fees charged to the game studios for games that are given lower scored reviews by the media. Wh... Harnois Sees Summer SOLTICE
by News Editor (Mon 03-27-2006)
Elisabeth Harnois will star in SOLSTICE, which begins filming this week in New Orleans. The film will also star Shawn Ashmore and Tyler Hoechlin. The horror-thriller revolves around a young woman who gathers with her friends at a lake house for the summer... Levy Will Delve Into MAGICK
by News Editor (Thu 03-23-2006)
Shawn Levy has picked up the script BACK MAGICK. Levy and Tom McNulty will produce.The fantasy comedy centers on an unpopular boy who, in a misguided effort to improve his seemingly unspectacular life, makes a series of wishes during an eclipse. The wishe... Lambro of the Living Dead
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-16-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Watching the film, there is little to relish about 1973's CRYPT OF THE LIVING DEAD, which was released in England as VAMPIRE WOMAN and may be found on DVD sales bins as YOUNG HANNAH: QUEEN OF THE VAMPIRES. It's a mishmash of a ... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... DeCoding Zimmer
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-04-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Hans Zimmer's score to Ron Howard's THE DA VINCI CODE is a somber, affecting, and sobering composition. Set for release by Decca on May 9th, the music is beautifully arcane and tragically sumptuous. It's an attractive and very ... THE OMEN
by Abbie Bernstein (Tue 06-06-2006)
While not a shot-for-shot recreation, the 2006 remake of THE OMEN is remarkably similar to the 1976 original which, among other things, means that it's awfully hard to take the movie seriously most of the time, despite several impressive jolting scares. ... THE ANT BULLY
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 07-28-2006)
Once upon a time, back in 1998, DreamWorks brought forth a CGI-animated film called ANTZ, about life in an ant colony. THE ANT BULLY recalls the earlier film a bit, because not only is it also about ants, but it seems that when movies want to get anthropo... THE 4400 - The Home Front
by Jason Davis (Fri 07-21-2006)
Nowhere is the aftermath of 9/11 better observed than in the drama that has followed that fateful day. The cliché of lovers rushing into one another's arms in airport terminals is extinct. So, it would seem, are good guys and bad guys of the white and b... ROOM 6 coming to DVD
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-08-2006)
On June 13th, 2006, Anchor Bay Entertainment will release the supernatural hospital thriller ROOM 6. The movie is an exploration of one woman's personal demons and how far she will go to exorcise them, ROOM 6 was directed by Michael Hurst (New Blood) who ... Van Dyke, Rooney Punch Clock for NIGHT
by News Editor (Wed 01-25-2006)
Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney have signed to act in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. The cast is lead by star Ben Stiller.The comic actors, along with Bill Cobbs, will play security guards at the Museum of Natural History on the same detail as Stiller's night watc... New UMD shopping section
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-15-2005)
You may notice something different down at the bottom of the Shopping List from now on. We're going to give Universal Media Discs their own little section. I've been listing UMDs since they started selling them, but up to now I've only given them token me... A Sea of Troubles
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-20-2004)
This is one dead week, folks. Seriously, unless you've been eagerly awaiting the return of FATHER OF THE PRIDE, your best bet is riffling through the barrage of Christmas-related programming to find the few gems (which I, your humble servant, have taken t... Incredible Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-25-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSAfter several notable years scoring video games (MEDAL OF HONOR series) and television (ALIAS), composer Michael Giacchino scores a hit with his effervescent score to Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, released on CD by Walt Disney Record... ALEXANDER stars walk the red carpet
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-22-2004)
Warner Bros. Pictures held the World Premiere of ALEXANDER on Tuesday November 16th at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.ALEXANDER is directed by Oliver Stone and is based on the true story of one of history's most influential leaders, Alexander ... At the premiere of OCEAN'S 12
by Sue Schneider (Mon 01-03-2005)
Happy New Year Cinescapers...hope everyone had a great holiday season and I wish everyone a wonderful New Year.Here are the last premieres from 2004, I hope you enjoy sharing the excitement of the end of 2004.Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictur... Actresses dive into AQUAMARINE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-18-2005)
A trio of teen actresses have been cast in the fantasy film AQUAMARINE. Starring as the film's title character, a washed-up mermaid, is Sara Paxton (SLEEPOVER, The WB's SUMMERLAND), while Emma Roberts and pop star JoJo have landed roles as the two 12-year... Stiller is Guarded About MUSEUM
by News Editor (Mon 11-07-2005)
20th Century Fox is in talks with Ben Still to star in A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. As previously announced, Shawn Levy is directing.The family comedy centers on a goodhearted but bumbling security guard (Stiller), who works at a museum of natural history and a... Friends, Romans, Convicts…
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 08-15-2005)
I promised myself I wouldn't let the STARGATE discussion stretch into a third week, much as I do like antagonizing overly zealous Gaters, but the below email turned up in my account last week and I just couldn't let it pass.Kaya Jackson wrote: "You can pr... CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Wed 07-13-2005)
On Sunday, July 10th Warner Bros. Pictures held the premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, which was a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The carpet was a milk chocolate color and sprayed to smell... 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... THE 4400: The Ballad of Kevin and Tess
by Jason Davis (Sat 08-05-2006)
Opening with an arresting teaser in which the horribly mutated genius Dr. Kevin Burkoff (Jeffrey Combs) is kidnapped and murdered by government agents, "The Ballad of Kevin and Tess" begins in the middle of a high stakes gambit that only ups the ante with... Trio Added to RUINS Visit
by News Editor (Fri 05-04-2007)
Laura Ramsey, Jena Malone and Shawn Ashmore have been cast in THE RUINS. Jonathan Tucker also stars.
The film is based on Scott B. Smith's novel. The thriller centers on a group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the w... Favreau and Downey talk "Iron Man"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-27-2007)
Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau recently sat down with USA Today to talk about the upcoming film, Iron Man.Bits from the article:"We didn't want to just go with a safe choice," Favreau says. "The best and worst moments of Robert's life ha... Prog Rockers Starcastle back with a new CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-19-2007)
Progressive Rock is alive and well and living at California-based label ProgRock Records with the release of the new Starcastle CD Song Of Times . It's the band's first new release in over two decades making this an even more historic event!
F... Rogue Lights Up DYNOMITE
by News Editor (Tue 05-15-2007)
Rogue Pictures has set a deal with the Wayans Brothers to turn the comicbook SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE into a live-action comedy.
The comicbook, which was created & written by Marlon, Shawn & Keenen Ivory Wayans, centers on Dynomite who&... OCEAN'S THIRTEEN
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-08-2007)
Steven’s Soderbergh’s movies reviving the general concept of Lewis Milestone’s 1960 Rat Pack comedy Ocean’s Eleven are all about atmosphere. That atmosphere is best labeled “cool”, and it is truly cool because they don&... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Three
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-03-2007)
John from Cincinnati continues to easily be the strangest show on TV. Sometimes it is legitimately bizarre and other times it feels a little like it’s trying really hard to be strange. This week many of the characters finally start to catc... Lt. Gordon's Family Set For BATMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
Two more additions to the THE DARK KNIGHT cast this morning. Melinda McGraw (from CBS's CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE) has been cast as Jim Gordon's wife and Nathan Gamble (BABEL) has joined as his son.
They join an already stellar cast comprised of hristi... Cute Animals Get Canned
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 06-24-2007)
Creature Comforts, a series I had recently added to the TV Wasteland schedule, just got the big bump by the networks. Last week’s episode came in fourth place in its time slot. If you haven’t watched it, and apparently you haven&rsqu... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)
We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i... William Shakespeare in DOCTOR WHO
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-27-2006)
According to SCI FI WIRE, The upcoming third season of the BBC's DOCTOR WHO will feature a famous character from British History, William Shakespeare."William Shakespeare [played by Dean Lennox Kelly] is going to be in one of the episodes," Russell T Davi... Universal B-horrors
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-19-2006)
I received a special invitation in my mailbox this week. It's not exactly on topic as concerns DVDs, but it might pertain to DVD recorders or more specifically, the new HD format recorders - and material you can collect for same. Anyway, it gives me a ch... My First Time
by Jason Davis (Mon 08-07-2006)
I'm presently showing FARSCAPE to a friend for the first time. We've just reached season two's conclusion with "Die Me Dichotomy" and we're mourning the loss of Aeryn Sun. I always forget how beautiful the episode is and I can't imagine how it must have... Outlander
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
Last Updated: October 5, 2006Genre: Adventure, Sci-FiProduction Company: Ascendant PicturesDistributors: Weinstein CompanyProject Phase: Pre-productionBudget: NAWho's In It: Jim Caviezel, Karl UrbanWho's Making It: Howard McCain (Director, Writer), Dirk B... Kurt Busiek to leave "Aquaman"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)
Kurt Busiek, architect of the retitled Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, will be stepping down as writer for the title. He will be replaced by writer Tad Williams.Tad Williams is best known in comics as the writer of DC's mini-series The Next, though he h... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Look Ahead: Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-09-2007)
In last week’s thrilling DVD Shopping List column, we looked ahead to the major and intriguing genre theatrical and direct-to-DVD movie releases scheduled for the next 12 months. We ran out of room halfway through the list, so we pick it up here ... Music To Destroy All Humans By – Too
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-09-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Composer Garry Schyman’s score for the 2005 THQ alien invasion videogame Destroy All Humans! was a frenzied, lovingly retro science fiction horror score written in the style of 1950’s sci-fi movies ...