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Remake Coming for SHORT CIRCUIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)
Number 5 is alive...again? It certainly looks that way as Dimension Films has grabbed the rights to remake the 1986 film Short Circuit. Variety also reports that the indie distributor has also hired the original creators, S.S. Wilson and Brent Madd... Titus Takes Off
by Etana Jacobson (Thu 04-25-2002)
After only a few years as an independent producer, Tavin Marin Titus has already built up an impressive resume of genre-based work. If you haven't seen any of her films yet, you may soon.A horror short, "A Fate Foretold," sold to a division of Universal. ... Mania talks with "Terra" director Aristomenis Tsirbas
by Pat Ferarra (Fri 03-30-2007)
In the wake of so many lucrative CG films it’s easy to see that early blockbusters like Toy Story (1995) and Shrek (2002) were the frontrunners for traditional animation’s demise. Now 12 years after the first theatrical release of a CGI fea... 
Big O II Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-13-2004)
...g plan to short circuit the place, he and his trio escape and he begins his machinations against Roger and Big O that ends up drawing Roger into capture. Beck uses this time for the construction of a robot Roger that tricks him into obtaining the nuanc... THE MECHANICAL MAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-29-2005)
...e. Only a short circuit in Mado's lab saves the little man this time. Not long after, a masque ball is held at the opera house. Oddly enough, no one expects it's the real thing when the mechanical man shows up at the party to caper with the guests un... ROBO VAMPIRE / DEVIL'S DYNAMITE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-13-2006)
... he has a short circuit, and the scientist says it's "not that serious"!There's a ghost in a see-through shroud, vampires sleeping with snakes and hamsters, a robot that looks like old junk stapled to plastic garbage bags, a blonde actress doubled by a... SAG Split On Contract Negotiations
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
...otiations short circuit the need for a strike," New York member Alec Baldwin said. In a response, SAG national executive director and chief negotiator Doug Allen said that despite the claims that the guild is moving slowly, "we are well under... UNBREAKABLE (2000)
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 11-22-2000)
...rk almost short circuit each other, when a simpler approach might have galvanized it into an action-packed thriller.Nevertheless, the evidence of enormous talent is so abundantly on display here. Willis and Jackson deliver strong performances that are ... FULL METAL YAKUZA
by Brian Thomas (Thu 05-27-2004)
...se him to short circuit and break down. Hiraga intends to complete his project by making Ken a "full metal" man, but Tosa’s heart now beats within Ken’s chest. He’s still more yakuza than metal, even retaining Tosa’s intricate dragon back tattoo, and s... The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 10: 'In Thy Image'
by Edward Gross (Wed 12-29-1999)
...ies could short circuit something, burn it out or ruin the spacecraft. So the spacecraft has been programmed with intelligence to detect anything that`s not right and put it into a safe condition, and then telecommunicate the information back to Earth,... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Films: Short Subjects
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 03-02-2000)
It’s impossible to make a straight comparison between feature films and short subjects; nevertheless, many short films have achieved a level of greatness that warrants recognition. Instead trying to squeeze them in among the full-length features in our Co... Short-Tempered Melancholic Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 08-29-2008)
Four short stories about four high school girls looking for love!Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Arina TanemuraTranslated by: Mary KennardAdapted by: Heidi VivoloWhat They SayA one-volume manga featuring short stories from Arina Tanemura, creator of Full M... MORE: A Little Film on a Big, Big Screen
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-28-1999)
What would the annual Academy Awards be without at least one egregious omission? Well, we certainly didn`t find out this year, when MORE, the nominated six-minute mini-masterpiece, was passed over in the category for Best Animated Short Subject. This evoc... ON THE LOT: 18 Comedy Short Films
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 05-30-2007)
OK, Monday night’s episode felt like a completely different series than the episodes from last week. The changes are good, bad, and repetitious. Last week, the series showed the filmmakers’ actually making their films for all that wa... Columbus Short turns down Green Lantern in 'Justice League' (Tue 10-30-2007)
MTV Movie Blogs caught up with 'Stomp the Yard' star Columbus Short who revealed that he read for the role of John Stewart in 'Justice League', but simply is not interested in the part. "I was up for that," revealed Short. "'Justice League' is going to...Columbus Short Rejects JLA Role
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-30-2007)
Columbus Short has told MTV that he had to turn down the Green Lantern role, something which WB and Miller reportedly offered him for the JLA production. The 25-year old actor who starred in Save The Last Dance 2 & Stomp the Yard turned down the role ... Ridley Scott's company to create DRIV3R short film
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-05-2004)
Ridley Scott Associates, the commercial production company owned by brothers/directors Ridley and Tony Scott, has been tapped to create a live-action short film promoting the upcoming racing video game DRIV3R. Titled "Ride the Gauntlet", the three-minute ... The Origins of Aardman: A Short History of the Stop Motion Company.
by Mike Lyons (Thu 06-22-2000)
If Disney can claim that `it all started with a mouse` than Aardman Animations can say that `it all started with a kitchen table.` Growing up in England, Peter Lord and David Sproxton were boyhood chums who were fascinated with the work of special effect... Path to HDTV - Revisited!
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2003)
Back in 1999, I wrote a small series of articles entitled the Path to HDTV. At the time, I had spent several months researching and going over all the options as I wanted to get into the HDTV-ready TV market as well as getting away from CRT models. In the... Submit your short films in the FRIDAY THE 13TH film contest!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-14-2003)
Amateur horror filmmakers, listen up! Here's your chance to pay homage to one of the classic horror films of modern cinema, none other than FRIDAY THE 13TH! Cinescape and Toolbox Productions ar putting together the "Friday the 13th Cut 'Em Up Film Contest... Alex O'Loughlin and Columbus Short join "Whiteout"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-19-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Alex O'Loughlin and Columbus Short have signed on to join the upcoming thriller, Whiteout. They will join Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht in the cast.The film is adapted from a series of graphic novels by Greg ... Circuit City exclusive free X-Men: The Last Stand mini-poster set (Wed 05-24-2006)
Buy any 2 DVDs from a selected list and Circuit City will give you an X-Men: The Last Stand mini-poster set which brings 6 posters.Best Buy, Target & Circuit City Transformers DVD Exclusives (Sat 10-06-2007)
Here is a first look at what Best Buy, Target and Circuit City will be offering along with the Transformers DVD on October 16.Logan's Run: Short Run Good Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-25-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSA perhaps forgotten short-lived TV series from 1977 has been mined as this month’s Silver Age Classic from FSM. A thoroughly satisfying compilation of all the original music written for the 14-episode TV series, LOGAN’S RUN (FSM... The Return of Divi-Chan
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Well after returning home to find that an imposter had given an interview in her stead, Divi was pretty upset. As it turns out the imposter is not only someone who knows Divi well enough to impersonate her but has also caused trouble in the past. With som... Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)
Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ... BONE falls short of estimates; HOUSE slides into 2nd
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-09-1999)
The two top spots at the box office went to horror-related material this weekend. Although THE BONE COLLECTOR fell short of initial estimates that pegged its debut at $17.2-million, it still wound up in first place with a three-day total of $16.7-million.... HULK hint in Lee's latest short?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-21-2001)
More than a few with T1, DSL and cable modems may already know this, but there’s an interesting insertion for INCREDIBLE HULK fans in Ang Lee’s BMW movie CHOSEN, which can be seen on BMW’s website. Lee, the director of CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON... LOST SOULS Falls Short of Estimates
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 10-17-2000)
It was a slow week for genre entertainment in theatres, with only two devil-themed horror films finding a berth in the Top Ten. In 3rd place, Lost Souls fell short of Monday’s estimates, with $7.95-million, nearly half a million shy of predictions; in 6th... D'Works takes off on short 'Flight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-04-2006)
DreamWorks Animation will bow the animated short film "First Flight" on May 19 in select New York and L.A. theaters prior to showings of "Over the Hedge."
More... Short Set for Murtaugh's Son in LETHAL WEAPON 5?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 10-07-2008)
Two months after it was rumored that Shane Black has decided to come back and finish off the Lethal Weapon franchise he helped create, we have our first casting speculation to talk about. IGN Movies has talked to thespian Columbus Short who has revealed t... A Short Intro to Daredevil's Ellen Pompeo
by Thom Stricklin (Tue 04-30-2002)
Daredevil fans can acquaint themselves with Ellen Pompeo, who's set to play Karen Page in the adaptation, by watching the short film 8˝x11 online at Blood Orange Films.
Thanks to ManWithoutFear.com for the scoop.
On The Circuit (Wed 07-05-2006)
As the high from Anime Expo continues to come down, there\'s a number of other things that went on this past weekend and Patrick Delahanty has stopped by with a look at how PortConMaine went in his column On the Circuit.SIEGFRIED & ROY: THE MAGIC BOX in Imax 3D
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-01-1999)
IMAX has always been a spectacular format for overwhelming audiences with images blown up to the size of a football field, but the films themselves have not always been as impressive as the technology. Sometimes it seems as if the format itself is the sol... Parker, Nolte, Short and Plowright join THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-04-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Martin Short and Joan Plowright are all in negotiations to join Paramount's upcoming film THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES.The film, to be directed by Mack Waters, is based on the best-selling ... THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
One of the most innovative works of cinema to emerge last year never made it to a multi-plex near you. Instead, SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE MAGIC BOX was limited to engagements in Imax 3-D theatres where its amazing imagery and cinematic sleight of hand could ... Slam Dunk Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-11-2005)
What They SaySakuragi, Hanamichi, the high school student who was refused girls about 100 times in his junior high school. He met a destiny girl at the beginning of the high school named Haruko. He has fallen in love with her. She said \"Do you like Baske... HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND
by Brian Thomas (Sun 08-26-2001)
In 1960, sexuality had only begun to become more explicit on US screens in imported art films, or cloaked in the nervous laughter of nudie-cutie pictures shown in downtown grindhouses. Horror films were still relatively chaste, with sex only appearing in ... Keeping Up with Goyer
by Eric Moro (Thu 01-17-2002)
It's no secret that one of the busiest men in both comics and film is writer-producer David Goyer. His work on the DC Comics title JSA picks up again with this month's issue #32 and will continue on through the highly anticipated JLA/JSA hardcover crossov... CG Animators Do Major Damage!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-21-2002)
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At Comic-Con International, fans were treated the ani... ANIMATRIX short to be televised?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-02-2003)
I've received a tip that THE FINAL FLIGHT OF THE OSIRIS, the Square USA CGI short film that's a part of THE ANIMATRIX, is supposed to air on Canada's animation network, Teletoon. According to the source, Teletoon will broadcast the short one time only, o... Find 2nd "Zoom Suit" Animated Short via Clues in Comic (Tue 05-02-2006)
Find the second hidden 'Zoom Suit' animated short film by following clues nested inside Zoom Suit #1, the tie-in comic book released last Wednesday. Fans that find and view the short will also be eligible to receive other Zoom Suit prizes, including limit...Book Buzz: Incandescence
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-14-2008)
In yet another slow week of mid-month sci-fi, horror and fantasy book releases Karen Marie Moning’s audio book release of Spell of the Highlander, Greg Egan’s hardcover debut of Incandescence, and the unfortunate suicide of SF author, screenwr... SEED & STRIPES Extended
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-07-2005)
Say, do you love renting DVDs, but are tired of the drudgery of rewinding them when you're ready to return them. Here's a link to a great gadget that can help - http://dvdre.notlong.com. Works on games and CDs, too! Here are the winners of the BAA BAA BLA... THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA: Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subject
by Mike Lyons (Thu 03-30-2000)
When you hear that an animated film has been made from Ernest Hemingway`s novel The Old Man and the Sea, you almost expect that it would be a Disney-like take on the story: with fishing pole in hand, the Old Man belts out a ballad about how much he has to... Chuck JonesMeetings With An Animation Master
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-20-2000)
It was the 68th Annual Academy Awards and the Academy of Motion Pictures was about to give out its Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Robin Williams gave the opening address, and it wasn`t one of his most inspired. After the mandatory segment of clips, Williams ... Second ANIMATRIX short now available
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-05-2003)
The second animated short film in THE ANIMATRIX project has gone up on the official MATRIX movie website. Titled PROGRAM, the short was done by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (NINJA SCROLL) and tells the story of a samurai inside the Matrix, and of a decision they mu... Pink iPod of Doom: Lady Death, Memories, Evangelion: Day of Second Impact, FLCL 2, Hand Maid May
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 07-19-2005)
Summer! Yay for Summer! The only problem with Summer is that the Pink iPod of DOOM occasionally overheats during recharging! It doesn't need to reboot or anything, it just gets super hot in its little rubber case. The one thing the DOOMPod likes is ne... AnimeOnDVD.com Five Year Commentary
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-02-2003)
What a weird and fun ride this has been.
Tomorrow, March 3rd, is the 5th anniversary of the start of the site. Our first full real news posting was just a few days later on March 5th, 1998 where we mentioned some new Image titles coming out. Our next p... "Mystery Science Theater: Vol. 7"
by John Sinnott (Sat 12-23-2006)
I was going to review the latest boxed set of Mystery Science Theater shows that Rhino has released, but it has gone out of print (due to the inclusion of a Godzilla movie most probably). It doesn’t seem fair to review an item that people ... MOTOR CITY ONLINE
by Dan Weiland (Wed 01-16-2002)
Are you one of those types? You know, the “gear heads” that love nothing better than to get down and dirty with a box of tools and a shirt covered in grease and oil? Tricking out their ride with the latest shocks, tires, engines – getting chromed-out rims... Hell on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-27-2004)
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit... HELLRAISER DVD Leads a Strong Week of Home Video Releases.
by John Thonen (Tue 09-19-2000)
...th 1986’s Short Circuit, released this week by Image Entertainment. Some may find this tale of a military robot that gains human emotions after a lightning strike, to be too cute. But if you can suppress that exterior grouch and let that inner child ... Director Patrick Gleason brings THE LAUGHING DEAD to life.
by John Thonen (Fri 01-21-2000)
Director Patrick Gleason cringed as the police officers approached. It was early in the 1996 production of his debut film, and his long-expired city filming permit was the least of his worries. If the officers found out he was shooting without the permiss... Alone in My King ™s Harem Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hoshino LilyTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe adoring eyes of a gorgeous concubine life to meet the approving gage of a king. A dreamland oasis promises that no love is forbidden for a single night. And th... Beyond the Train Tracks
by Brett Barkley (Wed 02-21-2007)
What They SayTayuta MIKAGE, vibrant creator who rocked the anime world with his solo CG animation KLOKA the year before Voices of a Distant Star (dir. Makoto SHINKAI). And now in his latest work, Beyond the Train Tracks, MIKAGE demonstrates his virtuosity... Deja Vu Vol.#01 - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-06-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youn In-wan/variousTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayLovers meet under strange circumstances and experience the romance of a lifetime... only to watch it all come to a tragic end. Yet each of the stories in ... Daredevil: A Great Film But Just Short of Excellence
by Adam Thur (Wed 02-12-2003)
Comics2Film
contributor and
DCG editor Adam Thur sat down for a preview screening of Twentieth
Century Fox, New Regency and Marvel's Daredevil. We
present his review here for your considerati... Manga Review: Short Sunzen (Mon 04-28-2008)
Gary\'s starting off our week in manga today by taking a look at a recent new series from TOKYOPOP with their January 2008 title Short Sunzen Vol. #1 (of 5) by Susugi Sakurai.Short Sunzen! Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Mon 04-28-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Susugi SakuraiTranslated by:Kristy HarmonAdapted by:Zachary RauWhat They SayIt\'s girl meets boy meets fist - and anything but your typical love story!
Meet Satsuki, a rather rough and tumble girl, who acts more like a gang m... Beautiful People Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 02-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsukazu MiharaTranslated by:Haruko FurukawaAdapted by:What They SayA collection of short stories that can be as twisted as they are thought-provoking. This volume from Mitsukazu Mihara (creator of DOLL) is the first of four ... Three RINGS Circuit
by Eric Moro (Wed 01-09-2002)
The legend created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his classic LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy has finally been turned into a live-action feature an undertaking that required a movie production of nothing less than colossal proportions. The mythos, landscapes and creatur... Review: 'Southland Tales'
by El Bicho (Mon 11-19-2007)
Writer-director Richard Kelly’s follow-up to his cult classic Donnie Darko is such a massive undertaking with all the ideas he wants to deal with that it unfortunately collapses under the weight of its aspirations. It’s a noble effort, but by ... Hellboy: Tales from the Junket Circuit - Part 1 (Thu 04-01-2004)
More talk from the filmmakers behind "Hellboy".No international link-up for MARIO KART: SUPER CIRCUIT
by James Stevenson (Thu 08-16-2001)
IGN Pocket reported today that the import version of MARIO KART: SUPER CIRCUIT will not link with the American version.There had been some hope that the title would support the Japanese to American link as an earlier Game Boy Advance game, F-ZERO MAXIMUM ... MARIO KART: SUPER CIRCUIT
by Steve Lofman (Wed 10-10-2001)
In the video game industry, it is rare that a game comes along and defines a new genre. SUPER MARIO BROS. set a new standard for a genre not really explored since PITFALL. CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN basically set the wheels in motion for a decade of walking aroun... SCOOP: Short but sweet news about SHADOWBOXER
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-21-2004)
Last Friday we ran a story about a new film project titled SHADOWBOXER starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Helen Mirren as hitmen with a complicated relationship. At the time we noted that actress Vanessa Fertilo was joining the cast as a pregnant mobster's wif... PSP Video UMD\'s Fall Short (Thu 02-16-2006)
Finally revealing what many in a number of companies have been unwilling to say publicly, Variety has an article up talking about how PSP UMD movies are not making the sales expected and many studios are intending to cut back. Certain types tend to do wel...COMPASS Comes Up Short in Dismal Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-09-2007)
It was an absolute dismal weekend at the box office this weekend as you will see in the result charts below but none came out worse than the actual winner for the weekend, New Line’s The Golden Compass. One has to wonder if New Line executives are n... Circuit City Gears Up For Blu-Ray (Mon 02-13-2006)
According to some email blasts sent out by the retailer over the weekend, they\'re getting things together in their online store with a work in progress Blu-Ray page. The email talked about the Samsung player being the first that they\'ll likely have on t...Short List of Directors for WOLFMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)
Well, AICN had it right that Brett Ratner was being considered for the job of directing The Wolfman, after Mark Romanek dropped out due to creative differences. But Ratner isn't the only one on the list, says the Hollywood Reporter. Frank Darabont, James ... Mike Oeming Shoots 'Six'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)
Comic creator Mike Oeming has taken his first foray into filmmaking with a short movie based on his recent one-shot comic book "Six". Oeming is well known to comic fans as the artist on "Powers", but has more-recently taken on writing chores of his book... Tampa talent gets short role in 'The Punisher'
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 09-07-2003)
Best known as one of the sidekicks on the MJ Morning Show on WFLZ-FM 93.3, Dave "The Dwarf" Flood has landed a cameo role in 'The Punisher,'playing a Cuban bar owner. Divi-Chan Strikes Back: The Interview
by Roman Martel (Thu 03-25-1999)
3/25/99 - Well fellow Anime on DVD readers it seems that I was duped into thinking that this interview was with our beloved Divi-chan when in fact it was with an imposter who looked and acted much like her. This imposter's name is Diva and she has been ma... A Short Introduction
by Mathew McKee (Mon 03-19-2007)
Hello! and welcome to the ramblings of a toy department employee. My name is Matt McKee and I will be your guide through wide world of toys. I work at a comic book store as the lowest man on the totem pole in the toy department. This mea... Apple Offers Short SIMPSONS Teaser
by News Editor (Fri 04-07-2006)
Apple.com is exclusively offering THE SIMPSONS MOVIE teaser trailer. It is scheduled to be released on July 27, 2007.Click here to watch.Thanks to Kimbro for the heads up. First image of Square's MATRIX short
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-22-2002)
The first image of Square's ANIMATRIX short has been slapped up on the series' official site. For those of you who aren't up on ANIMATRIX, it's a series of animated shorts based in the MATRIX universe. They're set to premiere sometime late this year or ea... Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Volume 3
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-08-2000)
The paperback two-volume set of STAR TREK—STRANGE NEW WORLDS now on sale at bookstores everywhere is just a preview of things to come. Last November, John Ordover, Pocket Books’ Executive Editor for STAR TREK books announced the winning authors of the thi... COMIC-CON: Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 07-24-2004)
Information about the future direction of STAR WARS toys, action figures and collectibles is being broken at the San Diego Comic Convention. With a host of STAR WARS fansites in attendance at this year's con, the internet is in no shortage of con coverage... A short tune from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-25-2004)
Warner Bros. has posted a clip online from one of the songs from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, opening December 22. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film stars Gerard Butler as the disfigured Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine, the source of his romantic feeli... Lemony Snicket Hits Tour Circuit
by News Editor (Tue 10-18-2005)
The 12th installment of Lemony Snicket's A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS hits stores today. Author Daniel Handler, who likes to pretend he is an innocent bystander to Snicket's activities, will appear tonight via satellite at fifteen movie theaters, from ... Free Fantastic Four Photo Novel at Circuit City (Fri 12-09-2005)
"The photo novel includes about 10 scenes/pictures that were not in the final movie. They include the famous cat in the tree that The Thing rescues, and also more scenes with Alicia. I think it might be a preview of what is to come with the Director's Cut...THE EVIL DEAD: Ultimate Edition (3 Discs)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 12-19-2007)
Yes, another edition of The Evil Dead on DVD. This time Anchor Bay is releasing the “Ultimate Edition”. Now many of you, like me, have the “Special Edition” (circa 1999) or the “Book Of The Dead Limited Edition&rdqu... Ghost in the Shell
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-05-2007)
What They Say2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of \"The Puppet Master,\" a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Toget... Top Ten Movies You Should Have Seen By Now
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 12-18-2006)
You can always tell when the holidays roll around by the plethora of “Top Ten” lists showcased on magazine covers, entertainment shows, websites and newspapers. It seems that within the world of “journalism/editorial” that every... Baki the Grappler Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-31-2006)
What They SayBaki has fought his way to a new level in the circuit where legendary fighters are gathering and the only rule in the ring is fight or fall. Every warrior thinks they\'re ready. But with Yujiro\'s protege making his debut, the Tigerslayer\'s ... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... Anime Boston announces Guests of Honor Daisuke Moriyama, Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal (-)
BOSTON, Mass. - March 7, 2005 - The New England Anime Society is proud to announce that the creator of Chrno Crusade, Daisuke Moriyama, as well as voice actors Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal will be Guests of Honor at Anime Boston 2005 from...Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... INBRED REDNECKS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-16-2001)
Stuck between other Sub Rosa Studios horror titles like THE SANDMAN, ICE FROM THE SUN and SHATTER DEAD, I fully expected INBRED REDNECKS to be a bad-taste backwoods cannibal tale in the tradition of THE HILLS HAVE EYES. Much to my surprise, it turned out ... THE GHASTLY ONE
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-05-2001)
Andy Milligan was not a nice person. In fact he was a monster, not far removed from the horrors he put on screen. He was a racist, sadistic, woman-hating, dishonest, disloyal pervert who destroyed everything and everyone he came in contact with. His movie... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... BLAME CANADA: Horror Writer Edo Van Belkom on Fear in the Frozen North
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-10-2000)
Canadian horror writer Edo Van Belkom may well be one of the few of his ilk who has won and is currently nominated for a Bram Stoker award. For a writer who only started selling short stories and novels in the early 1990s, it`s a tribute to his talent tha... Movie-Maker Alex Proyas, Master of MysteryClock.Com
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-05-2000)
Alex Proyas, acclaimed director of THE CROW and DARK CITY, has decided that the Internet is the best place for his latest venture. The website MysteryClock.Com, which launched this week, is a creative, collaborative, and inventive place for his work. Spe... MAAKIES
by Mike Whybark (Tue 07-09-2002)
Tony Millionaire achieved comics-industry recognition first in 1999 with the release of his standard-sized black-and-white book for Dark Horse, TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY, and followed up with a children's book using the mise-en-scene of the comic boo... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... World of Narue Collector's Series Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-26-2004)
What They SayContains 4 DVDs (the full series) in one lovely artbox!
Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She\'s really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and it doesn\'t help when you\'re from outer... Pioneer 525 Codefree DVD Player (Modified Malaysian Model) (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Pioneer 525 Codefree DVD Player (Modified Malaysian Model) I picked up this unit on a recent trip to Japan, as my trusty Toshiba 2006 codefree DVD player (hand modified) was starting to get a bit too long in the tooth. Poor imag...Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... THE LAST BROADCAST: Now On Video
by John Thonen (Fri 12-10-1999)
To no one`s surprise, the most successful horror video release this Halloween was THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which racked up tape sales in the millions and easily dominated the rental charts. However, the most interesting chiller to hit the video superstore... Yumeria Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-15-2005)
What They SayTomokazu Mikuri is your typical high school loser, but all that changes whn he begins visiting an alternate world through his dreams - one in which he is transformed into a hero of destiny imbued with strange powers. But this dream world is t... Android Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-05-2005)
What They SayThis sexy Android is a super spy robot which has 100 times more intelligence with high speed data processing ability much more than humans. During the shipping she was accidently activated without a normal operating circuit. She was confused ... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... Kikaider Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-28-2004)
What They SayWhile Mitsuko studies the blue print of Jiro’s Conscience Circuit, Jiro’s catastrophic experience reaches its peak when Saburo’s whistles take full control of his mind and drives him to commit horrible crimes. However, when ... ROLLERBALL
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 02-08-2002)
Director John McTiernan's hard-rocking, helmet-cracking update of ROLLERBALL wants to turn movie storytelling into an extreme sport. The results are extreme, all right but not extremely engaging. Set in the present-day ruins of the old Soviet empire in C... Oscar Picks and (Reluctant) Predictions
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
I’ve never been much of an Oscar prognosticator; I don’t see the point. Well, I do see the point: You pretend that you have some kind of insight into the voting, make a lot of predictions, and then after the fact tout your few hits while ignoring your far... Viva Las Luchadoras!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-24-2003)
A peeve from our mailbag: “I am also not a fan of selling pan & scan and widescreen editions separately. If the audience wants a choice, sell them together in one or two discs. This selling separately is nothing more than greed.” Well, I don’t know ho... MINORITY REPORT's wild ride
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
While on the promotional circuit for the upcoming A.I., producer Bonnie Curtis spoke enthusiastically about another Spielberg helmed project she is producing.'On the MINORITY REPORT front, it's going fantastic,' says Curtis of the sci-fi thriller. '[Spiel... Music's Kiss
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-16-2003)
The music is as creepy as anything you’ve ever heard. Shimmering violins and percussion dust off ancient sarcophaguses, buried deep in hidden chambers. Deep, sepuchral cello bespeak ancient mysteries while an onslaught of relentless chords echo the coming... DVDs, Fiber and You
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-20-2004)
DVDs are popping up all over, so I shouldn’t have been surprised on a recent visit to the supermarket to find them in the groceries. Boxes of Total® Raisin Bran and Oatmeal Crisp have been issued containing four different sitcom DVDs from Sony. The discs ... Aardman Animations, B.C. (Before Chickens)
by Mike Lyons (Thu 06-22-2000)
In an age when so much centers on computer graphics, a film made with cut pieces of cardboard is not only daring, its refreshing. HUM DRUM, from Aardman Animations, the studio behind this summer`s CHICKEN RUN, is just such a film. HUM DRUM`s simple char... The Lady is a Vamp: Author Nancy Kilpatrick
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-29-2000)
One of few horror authors to make her reputation primarily on vampire tales and novels, Nancy Kilpatrick has been called `Canada`s Queen of the Undead.` Her vampire fiction ranges from the humorous short story to full-on erotic horror novels, and everythi... Gunsmith Cats: Burst Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 06-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayRally Vincent and Minnie-May Hopkins are two regular American girls. Regular American girls who own a gun shop, and might have dabbled in prostitution, respectively. An... DEATH AND THE COMPASS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 02-12-2002)
It’s too early to tell if history will only remember Alex Cox as the director of REPO MAN and SID & NANCY, but judging by his subsequent films it wouldn’t come as a surprise. That’s not to say that Cox, post-SID, has descended into hack work; no, Cox ... '30 DAYS OF NIGHT' resurrected in 'DUST TO DUST'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-01-2008)
When Steven Niles launched '30 Days of Night' at IDW Publishing in 2002, it became an instant sensation. Six years later, the franchise has continued as a feature film, in numerous comics and graphic novels, and also as a series of original "webisode... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... Adventures of the Mini-Goddess Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-24-2005)
What They SayAnime\'s legendary Goddess team return - but super small and super cute!
Set in the same universe as \'Ah! My Goddess!\' (aka \'Oh! My Goddess!\'), this series chronicles the exploits of helper goddesses Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld while Keich... Mushishi Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-12-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki UrushibaraTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SaySome live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life ... ON THE LOT: Five Disasters
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 06-14-2007)
OK, so the show has settled into this American Idol format and I hate it, but I do like short films, so here we are. Last week featured a few good films, no really great ones, and two horrible films. Some of my friends that watch the series have... It’s A Wizards of the Coast Week
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-10-2007)
Although not considered a large publisher when compared to the big boys of genre book distribution, it’s weeks like these that Wizards of the Coast can truly flaunt their almost religious devotion to fantasy fiction. Nearly all of their popular s... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 2
by Lori Lancaster (Mon 01-28-2008)
What They SayDeep within the confines of a secret State laboratory Ed\'s morality will be put to the ultimate test, even as elsewhere Al is left to battle for both his life and his sanity. As rumors of military corruption and conspiracy draw others into t... 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... Spirit of Wonder
by Dani Moure (Thu 05-04-2006)
What They SayBased on the characters from the original manga by Kenji Tsuruta, Spirit of Wonder is a 5 OAVs series, produced in 1991 by Studio AJIADO (Street Fighter 2 - The Movie, Ruin Explorers). This series is made of a two-parts story: \'The Scientifi... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... Beyond My Touch Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 05-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomo MaedaTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayMizuno and Mamoru never saw eye-to-eye in school. Nervous glances, crippling shyness... every day, a tangled web of feelings threatened to keep them apart forever. ... Soothing The Savage Were-Rabbits
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-20-2005)
Julian Nott and Nick Park go together like Herrmann and Hitchcock or like Wallace and Gromit. Nott's the composer who created the signature sound for Park's delightful claymation short films about Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit. The unique animation st... EVERYONE IS KUNG FU FIGHTING
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-24-2004)
Independent films, especially indie shorts, usually fall into two categories. They’re either deeply personal dramas that effect the heart or exploitative horror flicks that effect the stomach. But due to the increased popularity of martial arts movies in ... Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... Keitai Shoujo Complete Collection
by Bryan Morton (Thu 04-17-2008)
What They SayAll of the individual episodes of Keitai Shoujo along with the Epilogue have been compiled into one easy 26 minute collection.The Review!Keitai Shoujo: A complete 6-episode series in just 20 minutes? Now\'s that\'s what I call short and to t... A.I.s Last All Summer Long
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 07-17-2001)
It's ironic that 2001 would be the year of release for one of Stanley Kubrick's most eagerly awaited and controversial motion pictures. With Steven Spielberg writing and directing what was to be the late master's greatest sci-fi epic, A.I. is a film to be... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... The Nashville Film Festival: Not Just Cowboy Hats and Twanging Guitars
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 04-24-2007)
Starting last Thursday and running to this Thursday, I am participating in the Nashville Film Festival. I have a film that was selected for screening called A Cheaper Way to Go, a short documentary about a wholesale casket salesman. Over t... Phantom Quest Corp.
by David Owens (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Here's yet another self-contained, 1-disc series from Pioneer, and luckily unlike some of their others I could name, Phantom Quest is a series I really liked. In fact, I liked it so much, I'm actually rather annoyed that there were only four ep... Pervs on a Train
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-01-2008)
What They SayWhen horny men and beautiful women cram themselves into the train for their early morning commute, all that body-to-body contact begins to take a sexual toll on the passengers. The men\'s casual groping quickly leads to all-out molestation. S... Gun Sword Vol. #7
by Bryan Morton (Fri 02-22-2008)
What They SayAt the bottom of the universe, on the planet named Endless Illusion, a man adorned in a tuxedo has scoured the wild lands... to finally accost the clawed man responsible for the murder of his bride. Outnumbered and outgunned, Ray, Pricilla, C... Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-24-2007)
What They SayContains episodes 1-2. Enma is the Demon Prince of the Underworld, a demon "Born of Fire." His mission is to take back or destroy demons that have escaped to the human world from the Underworld. Along with his partner, Princess Yukihime, "Bor... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #1
by Way Jeng (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!Steel Angel Kurumi is an excellent anime. On the surface a silly maid show, it manages to combine action and comedy into a compelling experience. At times it does follow a number of standard conventions, but does so in a thoroughly enjoyable fa... Karas Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Wed 04-26-2006)
What They SayThe worlds of humans and demons have overlapped since time immemorial, and a young woman named Yuri and her servant, the Karas, have long maintained order and balance between the worlds. But humans have finally lost their fears of the denizen... Shinkai Collection
by Bryan Morton (Wed 03-19-2008)
What They SayFrom Makoto Shinkai, the man hailed as Japan\'s \"new Miyazaki,\" come two unusual and evocative tales of love and relationships.
In Voices of a Distant Star, when a mysterious alien force begins to attack Earth, young Mikako feels compelled... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 4
by Lori Lancaster (Fri 07-18-2008)
What They SayAs the chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone boils over, Edward Elric is left to face his destiny and bear the burdens of his actions alone. Scar, determined to reenact the horrors of the past, must be stopped at all cost. ... Any Way I Want It Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 12-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kei MatsuzawaTranslated by:Ex-S WooAdapted by:What They SayCollects 10 beautifully illustrated short stories. Twin System - One twin sister teaches the other how to use exotic sex toys. Fallen Lady - A noble girl whose family... Sky Over My Spectacles Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 02-26-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mio TennohjiTranslated by:Chiaki KangAdapted by:W.JohnsWhat They SayAzuma's "spectacle fetish" is infamous. The poor boy can't resist a cute girl in a pair of horn-rims, but guys are out of the question - no exceptions. Espec... The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... Human Crossing Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-21-2005)
What They SayFamilies, husbands and wives, lovers and people.
Dramas that emerge from life\'s human crossroads...
Ordinary people muddle through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in different di... Empty Heart Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minase MasaraTranslated by:J WangAdapted by:What They SayHigh school art teacher Jun Usami has loved his best friend, Ryuuta, since they were high school students. Unbeknownst to Jun, Ryuuta\'s younger brother, Takumi Kajiwara... Popo Can Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 06-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Iwasaki Masakazu Translated by:Kentaro AbeAdapted by:What They SayLife is like a video game.
Everyday is an adventure.
Every moment is a challenge.
And it's insanity all the time.
At least that's how life is living with Popom... Finder Series: Target in the Finder (aka: Finder no Hyouteki) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 12-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamane AyanoTranslated by:BunnyBotXAdapted by:What They SayDuring a routine assignment, the mysterious Asami, a powerful leader in Japan’s underworld, captures freelance photographer Akihito Takaba. Asami forces his capt... 11th Cat Special Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 07-18-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim MiKyungTranslated by:SukHyee RyuAdapted by:Jamie RichWhat They SayThe sword master of Black Iron is kicked out of the Magic Guild when he\'s unable to follow an order to destroy the beautiful doll called Fiona. Then one ni... SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-17-2007)
With three Santa Clause films and Christmas with the Kranks under his belt, Tim Allen is sort of becoming the King of the Christmas film. Allen is one of those actors where there doesn’t seem to be a lot of middle ground…people either lo... Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Disney’s latest computer-animated feature, Meet The Robinsons, opens on March 30th and comes complete with a stirring score by Danny Elfman. The soundtrack album comes out on March 27th from Walt Disney R... Jodorowsky classics on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-01-2007)
This week our Prize Closet contains 3 copies of The Hitcher, courtesy of Universal. To be eligible to win one, just send an email to which includes your name and address to DVD Shopping List, and put the words “THUMBS UP” in the subject ... "Same Cell Organism"
by Janet Houck (Sun 02-04-2007)
Same Cell Organism is a collection of short comics printed under Digital Manga’s June yaoi imprint. I picked it up because I figured that the odds would be in my favor in finding at least one story that I’d really, really enjoy. The fact t... To Read or Not to Read: The Rise of the Audio Book
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-23-2007)
Greg Cox gives Ghost Rider its film tie-in book treatment, Kage Baker releases a collection of never-before-published The Company stories, and a handful of Anne McCaffrey classics move to the audio book realm in this week’s Book Buzz.
Hap... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... Christmas! Christmas!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 12-25-2006)
Since this column recently moved from Saturdays to Mondays, this is my first column to land directly on Christmas day. I could ramble on for a while about how important it is to watch cartoons on Christmas or Santa won’t come to your house next y... The Saga Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-22-2007)
In light of the biggest gaming news of 2007 (thus far), this Tuesday’s schedule reinforces the fact that some of the best genre narratives don’t have to originate from the traditional literary form. Greetings all you Maniac readers and welcome... ON THE LOT: Comedy With a Touch of Romance
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 07-26-2007)
I think I’ve said this before but I want to say it again, I’m really tired of comedy. The thing about comedy, in short, is that it is usually based on a gimmick because it’s easy, plus it allows for a few quick laughs in a short tim... Onegai Teacher #4 Memories Special
by Paul Grisham (Sat 08-03-2002)
What They SayThe Review!The show hits its stride as two characters discover the empowering beauty of love, two characters learn of the pain of love?s disappointment, one character remembers the love of her past, one glimpses the love of her future, and on... Kai Doh Maru
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-25-2004)
What They SayThe battle for the Capital city of Kyo rages as warring political factions vie for power against hereditary rulers. After the murder of her parents at the hands of her seditious uncle, a young girl names Kintoko flees to the mountains to lead... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...DVD Review of Popeye the Sailor 1938-1940
by Tim Janson (Mon 07-07-2008)
The second volume of Popeye shorts has been released, covering the years 1938 – 1940. The two disc set features 31 shorts along with numerous extras. There is a misconception that every Popeye short involved him eating spinach and fighting... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES SHOJO MANGA ARTIST ARINA TANEMURA AT 2007 COMIC-CON AND CELEBRATES HER WORK IN SHOJO BEAT™ MAGAZINE (Mon 07-16-2007)
Creator Of FULL MOON To Meet Fans In VIZ Media Booth# 4113 And Participate In SHOJO BEAT Panel Discussion While Magazine Plans Interview And Rare Manga Short Story For August Issue San Francisco, JULY 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the en...Memories
by Dani Moure (Mon 08-09-2004)
What They SayCreated by celebrated anime master Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), \'Memories\' consists of three dazzling stories, each delivered with its own astonishing style.
Magnetic Rose: Based on a manga short by Otomo, two space travellers following a dis... JAWS, 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 07-18-2000)
I have without exaggeration seen Jaws 18 trillion times, often stumbling across it on cable, then unable to change the channel. Yet each time I see it I am utterly surprised at how good it is. I can only assume my surprise is because there`s kind of a neg... SCARY TALES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 02-22-2002)
Mezco Toyz have produced some lightweight toys geared towards the collector but suitable for the kids (“Popeye,” “Silent Screamers”), but they’ve also made their mark with more adult fare such as their “Living Dead Dolls” and “Reservoir Dogs” action figur... RISING STARS #18
by Tony Whitt (Thu 05-02-2002)
The government's war against the Specials escalates in this latest chapter of the RISING STARS saga. Jerry Montrose, the Specials' answer to the Human Torch, has been asked by his boss, casino owner Johnny Antonioni, to clear out a new cocaine field that'... The Spielberg Report Part Three
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Wed 06-26-2002)
Steven Spielberg, one of the most respected filmmakers alive today, helped shape an entire generation of moviegoers with some of the most popular and successful films in history. Today we continue our interview with the uber-filmmaker.While movie-goers th... RINGS lords over Oscar nominations
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS has snagged a whopping 13 nominations, by far the most every by a genre film. Only TITANIC and ALL ABOUT EVE have had more.Among its specific recognit... No IMPOSTOR
by Michael Tunison (Thu 01-10-2002)
Gary Sinise's near-future fugitive in IMPOSTOR and Mel Gibson's U.S. Army commander in the upcoming Vietnam war flick WE WERE SOLDIERS are very different men caught up in very different battles, but they have at least one thing in common: loving wives pla... Bradbury: FROM THE DUST RETURNED
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-30-2001)
Ray Bradbury has been talking about his latest book, FROM THE DUST RETURNED: A FAMILY REMEMBRANCE, on which he had been working for decades. While talking to SCI FI.COM, the author spoke of how long he had been working on the novel, saying, "I began work ... JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
by PAUL ZIMMERMAN (Fri 12-21-2001)
Following the stylistic and thematic breakthroughs in CGI animated features Shrek and Monsters, Inc., Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is something of a second tier entertainment. The latest Nickelodeon wiseacre kids franchise to get the full court press (toys, ... WILD GUITAR / THE CHOPPERS
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 06-26-2002)
What Laurence Oliver is to the stage, Cary Grant to the screen and Tony the Tiger to the cereal box, Arch Hall Jr. is to the sub-B drive-in movie of the ’60s: the lord heavenly father. Featured in only six films, most directed by his father Arch Hall (act... DVD & VHS This Week: July 9
by John Thonen (Tue 07-09-2002)
VIDEO NEWS2002 has been an uneven year for most cinematic genres, but it’s been a great year for animated films. One of those animated hits will be coming to DVD just in time for Christmas. ICE AGE, the tale of a mammoth named Manny, a sloth named Sid, a ... Where's that clown fish?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-04-2003)
This week I found in my mailbox a new issue of Alternative Cinema, the house organ of the EI Cinema label that covers independent low-budget filmmaking (highlighted by articles on their own releases). The issue reminds me that EI has been around for ten y... ALICE IN WONDERLAND - The Masterpiece Edition
by Brian Thomas (Fri 02-06-2004)
By 1951, the practice of populating the cast of Lewis Carroll’s novel ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND with well known character actors was well established – the best example of this being the 1933 Paramount version (which hopefully will see DVD release ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-02-2003)
I was very excited to learn that Cinescape wanted me to review the theatrical edition DVD of LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with a member of the cast. However, I was less enthusiastic once I learned who it was they were sending. Let's just say that we'... MUTANT X: SEASON ONE - DISC TWO
by TONY WHITT (Wed 08-27-2003)
If you were like me when you first started watching MUTANT X when it premiered two years ago and you didn't like the two-parter that began the series, it's probably these two episodes, "Russian Roulette" and "Fool For Love," that finally won you over. Gra... MONSTERS, INC.
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 11-08-2002)
Disney has released this smash hit fourth Pixar computer animated feature film on a fully-packed double-disc monster DVD set that nearly buries the viewer in an overkill of available detail so much that it requires a special booklet to diagram it all.The... HARRY HARRISON: 50 IN 50
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 12-02-2002)
Harry Harrison's ultimate short story collection is now out in a trade paperback edition thanks to TOR. Harrison, creator of the STAINLESS STEEL RAT and BILL THE GALACTIC HERO books, is also well known for MAKE ROOM, MAKE ROOM, the novel that served as th... Video This Week: November 27th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-27-2001)
VIDEO NEWSFans of director Christopher Nolan's recent MEMENTO, and if you aren't you should be, will get a small dose of his intriguing style with the December, 11th release of his earlier film, FOLLOWING. Shot for next-to-nothing, in black and white and ... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman...