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SIMON: KING OF THE WITCHES
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-24-2008)

Simon (Andrew Prine) emerges from a storm drain and, looking directly into the camera, addresses the audience with, “Hello, my name is Simon and I am a Warlock”. The opening moments of the film set a strange tone for the entire film Simon: Kin...

SCORPION KING Prequel Starts Filming
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)

The newest entry in Universal's DVD Originals offerings, The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian, commenced principal photography in Capetown, South Africa on October 1, 2007. Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions is co-producing with Fi...

WITCHOUSE 2: Direct-to-Video Horror
by John Thonen (Tue 09-26-2000)

When we catche up with veteran low-budget filmmaker JR Bookwalter, he has just returned from the set of one movie, has recently been scouting locations for a different movie, is part way through post-production on another and in pre-production on yet anot...


Simon Pegg and Nick Frost the Thom(p)sons in 'Tintin'? (Wed 09-24-2008)

A profile on actor Simon Pegg in the TimesOnline reveals that Steven Spielberg has offered the role of the Thom(p)sons in the 'Tintin' movie to he and frequent co-star Nick Frost. ...he gets a call saying Steven Spielberg would like to meet him... So ...

And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)

Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve...

Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)

It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long...

Tweeny Witches Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-18-2008)

What They SayArusu, a young girl who believes in magic with all her heart, one day finds herself suddenly dropped into the middle of a magical world that\'s beyond her wildest imaginings. At first, it seems that her life\'s wish has finally been granted, ...


Quite a Good Month
by John Thonen (Tue 05-02-2000)

The video world will long remember April 2000 thanks to a pair of phenomenal successes. According to the trade journal `Video Business,` Phantom Menace (which was only released on VHS, not DVD) sold an amazing 5 million copies in its first 48 hours of av...

Gurren Lagann Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-26-2008)

Gainax does what Gainax does best and completely captivates me with non-standard storytelling ideas for an anime series.What They SayIn their battle against the armies of Lordgenome, Team Dai-Gurren has suffered a crippling blow with the death of Kamina. ...

Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)

You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums...

Tweeny Witches Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-08-2008)

When it comes down to the end of things, it always seems to revolve around the idea of “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” for some reason…What They SayA savior will appear. Chaos erupts in the Witch Realm as the warlocks invade seeking the Tr...


King Theoden on THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-08-2003)

Over at the official website for THE LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy, a new question-and-answer article with actor Bernard Hill has just gone live. Hill, who plays King Theoden, answers a dozen questions about his character and his experience working on Pe...

Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)

Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten...

Overman King Gainer Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Thu 11-13-2008)

A charming title that does not seem to take itself too seriously at times but nevertheless offers some solid action and story telling. What They Say In the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environment...

THE ESSENTIAL STEPHEN KING
by Pat Medford (Wed 08-08-2001)

With over 550 stories to his name, genre grandmaster Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers in modern literature. For some, his body of work might be terrifying for all the wrong reasons, and daunting in the extreme. Fortunately, Stephen J. Spig...


Simon the Sorcerer 3D
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Mon 05-20-2002)

Many of you who have had the delightful privilege of reading some of my previous articles by now surely know that I was a true fan of the good-old Amiga 1200. Deep down I feel that it was the best system ever built and it's a damn shame nobody wanted ...

Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-03-2006)

What They SayAfter a heroic effort at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku is faced with the most difficult loss of his life. His best friend, Krillin, is dead! Devastated, Goku sets out to uncover the truth behind the sinister murder. But the answer l...

Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)

The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A...

Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 04-21-2002)

After rising to fame as the WWF's biggest star, The Rock turned his brief but charismatic performance as "The Scorpion King" in 2001's THE MUMMY RETURNS into its own feature film. Today, CINESCAPE continues its conversation with The Rock.The Rock and his ...


First King Adventures Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-06-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayOne of Japan's most popular chlidren's manga has made its way to the U.S.! The key to the Kingdom of Tiltu is on hand -- Varamu's hand! The Prince and his compani...

KING KONG (1933)
by John Thonen (Fri 03-03-2000)

There`s a tendency when writing about film to become overly reliant on hyperbole. Words like `brilliant,` `genius,` and particularly `classic,` can be so overused that they lose their meaning. It`s at that point, just as a reminder of what these words rea...

DVD Review of Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
by Tim Janson (Sat 08-30-2008)

Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is a prequel to the original film, telling the story of Mathayus (the role played by Duane “The Rock” Johnson in the first film) as a young man. He is trained to become one of the feared Black ...

The king of KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)

The director of the popular and profitable LORD OF THE RINGS movies is starting to see some sweet fruit bear from all of his hard work. Peter Jackson will get paid a whopping $20 million dollars against 20% of the grosses from Universal Pictures' KING KON...


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...

Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)

Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was...

KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)

Like me and many others, Peter Jackson claims 1933's KING KONG as his all time favorite movie. But while most KONG fans never get as far with their remake ambitions as a reel of 8mm film shot in a garage, Jackson persevered, and backed by the overwhelming...

B.B. King Turning 80 with the Blues
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-06-2005)

American blues legend BB King celebrates his 80th birthday on September 16th but commemorated the occasion early last month when he attended the dedication of a $10 million museum near his birthplace. Groundbreaking began June 10th on the museum dedicat...


First King Adventures Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-18-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayCrown Prince Varumu is next in line for the throne, but if he can't deal with the spirit masters, then his royal dreams may never come true! Tag along with the Pri...

Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 2
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-13-2003)

The Review!FUNimation continues releasing more episodes of the Dragon Ball TV series that have yet to air on Cartoon Network, picking up right where the last set left off. And once again, these are some of the best episodes in the series, so I don\'t thin...

King of the Lamp Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 03-11-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takako ShigematsuTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBe careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in...

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
by Coming Attractions (Thu 12-18-2003)

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Sequel. Studio: New Line Cinema. Production Company: Wingnut Films. Project Phase: In the Can. Who's In It: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn); Ian McKellen (Gandalf the White); Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins); Sean Astin (Sam Gamgee); Orlando...


King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#04
by Ben Leary (Fri 08-01-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan / King TungTranslated by:TJ ZhaoAdapted by:Gayle TanWhat They SaySNK\'s most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003! Ash Crimson\'s true ambition is much darker than anyone had imagined. Can the s...

King of Bandit Jing Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Sun 03-07-2004)

What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...

KING Talks 1408, Eli Roth's Horror & Hollywood!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)

It's not very often that someone gets to sit down and talk with famed shock pop author Stephen King on Life, The Universe...and His Movies. So when someone gets to chat things up with the author, it's well worth passing along. USA Today had an opportunity...

Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'The Forest King'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)

It's the week of Comic-Con International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking for the next coolness. Today Dan Mishkin journeys deep into the woods of "The F...


BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)

SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...

Strike Witches Episode 05
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-07-2008)

When young women work closely together, is it inevitable that they will develop feelings for each other? What They Say:Shirley the speed freak is obsessed with trying to exceed sonic speed. Busybody Francesca Luccini meddles with the adjustments of Shirl...

Beast King GoLion Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)

Much like the bulk of the first set once it got past the introductions, Beast King Golion is all about the repetition.What They SayA mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil... Its home of Altea continues to be the one glimmering light in the darkness ...

Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)

It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog...


Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)

Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.  Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-03-2005)

What They SayIn the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth\'s surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabit...

Gurren Lagann Vol. #1 (also w/special edition and CD)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-11-2008)

Exhuming many aspects of past shows, Gainax rides boldly into a chaotic, magical and engaging future where humanity must strive for more.What They SayIn his sky-less cavern of a village Simon toils daily, drilling holes to expand his stifling little world...

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

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


Strike Witches Episode 12
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2008)

The series draws to a quick and rather decisive close while obviously leaving room open for more. What They SayYoshika makes a sortie on her own, in an effort to protect Britannia. However, she is severely outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy, when her...

WITCHOUSE 2: BLOOD COVEN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 09-06-2001)

Wacky Goth chick Dementia (Ariauna Albright) has her boyfriend take his vid camera with them out to a construction site on a legendary witch burial ground near Covington. Shades of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, we catch their midnight excursion via found video...

Strike Witches Episode 08
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-27-2008)

Is it wrong that I want them to go back to the pure fanservice material at this point instead of playing at character stories? What They Say:Akagi, the aircraft carrier that transported Yoshika from the Empire of Fuso, makes a port call at Port Witches. ...

I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)

Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ...


KONG: KING OF ATLANTIS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 12-09-2005)

The KING KONG animated Saturday morning TV series is mostly forgotten, but the KONG series that aired on Fox Kids in 2001 is just plain forgettable. But the release of Peter Jackson's feature remake sent studio execs scurrying into their vaults to dig out...

Witches Forest Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 08-22-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mishio SukazawaTranslated by:Catherine BarracloughAdapted by:Janet Harvey and Paul WitcoverWhat They SayDuan Surk, a struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter and Check, a curious flying lizard, join forces with Agnis, a beautifu...

Strike Witches Episode 04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)

Yoshika continues to settle into life as a member of the Strike Witches which means it’s time to start learning more about the others. What They Say:Yoshika gradually orients herself to life as a member of Strike Witches. However, she is condemned ...

Tweeny Witches Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-14-2008)

What They SayArusu, Sheila, and Eva, in order to retrieve captured fairies, travel to the Warlock Realm with the help of the warlock Sigma. Entering Wizard Kingdom, they find themselves in a world that is very different from the Witch Realm. There, Sheila...


Shaman King Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-20-2004)

What They SayContains 3 fully UNCUT episodes! A Boy Who Dances With Ghosts Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, comes to town to prepare for the twice-a-millennium Shaman tournament. Yoh has a unique temperament – part warrior, part slacker. He meets his...

Beast King GoLion Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-12-2008)

What They SayFrom days of long ago... from uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend... The legend of Golion, the original Japanese show that started it all in the world of Voltron. The five pilots may look the same, but their names and the even...

King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#05
by Ben Leary (Wed 10-15-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Wing Yan & King Tung Translated by: TJ Zhao Adapted by: Gayle Tan What They Say The King of Fighters top four teams\' battles officially begin on \"Highway Star Express.\" The first battle is Team K vers...

Otakon - Production I.G, King Records
by Marc Lunden (Wed 08-04-2004)

The panel was led by Maki Terashima-Furuta and Satoshi Fuji from Production I.G, and two representatives from King Records.King Records presented a DVD containing a series of clips comprising \"A History of Anime\" produced via its Star Child label. The ...


July 8 July 14: Stephen King on the Tube
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-08-2002)

Apparently completely dominating the book world isn't enough for Stephen King anymore. Now he's all over the damn TV.There have been plenty of King-based TV movies and miniseries in the past. IT, THE STAND, THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, and THE LANGOLIERS. There was...

Innocent W Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 10-10-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kei KusunokiTranslated by:Christopher NorthAdapted by:Daniel MishkinWhat They SaySomeone has assembled a group of high school girls -- rumored to be witches -- and dropped them off in the woods. Among them is Makoto, a private...

Comic-Con Pitch: The Forest King by Dan Mishkin and Tom Mandrake
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-17-2006)

It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers. Today we've got Dan Mishkin talking about his upcoming young readers' book TH...

DIARY OF THE DEAD
by Abbie Bernstein, Columnist (Fri 02-15-2008)

Not that anybody needs a license for it in any case, but if there’s an individual who’s entitled to do whatever he wants with the living dead genre, it’s George A. Romero. Romero (for those who know zilch about horror film history) creat...


Powerpuff Girls And DBZ Raid Burger King
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-28-2002)

Beginning January 28th, more heroes head for Burger King. Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles, collectively known as the Powerpuff Girls, will be paired with Goku, Krillin and the rest of the Dragon Ball Z crew inside Burger King Big Kids' Meals. The c...

'300' - Gerard Butler - Good to be the King
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 02-14-2007)

"I feel a little lost." Gerard Butler says with a smile. The Scottish actor is talking about the after affects of the incredible physical transformation he made as King Leonides, in the film based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, 300. 300 is based o...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)

What They SayThe Exodus to Yapan has found a new foe. When the Exodus threatens to create a flaw in his perfect diagram, Kashmir uses a powerful Psycho-Overmen to wage psychological warfare against Gain, Gainer, and their comrades. Now, their thoughts, th...

King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)

Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco...


John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-06-2002)

Composer John Debney has spent several years scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, but recently he received a much more meaty assignment: composing chores on the...

COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)

When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home...

John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)

After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne...

Monkey King Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-26-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayBased on the 16th-century, Chinese fantasy adventure classic, Journey To The West (also the inspiration for Dragon Ball!) Katsuya Terada's take on the legend...


2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today.  I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ...

King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)

In honor of Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary, we've got 4-packs of the new Muppet movie DVDs in the Prize Closet. It's funny the frog doesn't look a day over 40. How does he do it? Some folks say he's had a lot of "work" done. For your chance to win TH...

THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)

Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK...

Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)

Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu...


Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)

In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.   The month of July has se...

Color of Rage Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Wed 11-12-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kazuo Koike / Seisaku Kano Translated by: Naomi Kokobu Adapted by: Naomi Kokobu What They Say Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship; one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find ...

Strike Witches Episode 06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)

Adding another girl to the completed column, this episode revolves around the musical girl Sanya. What They Say:Yoshika and her comrades are attacked by the Neurois on their way back from a mission in London, but gets help from Sanya who happened to be o...

Salad days for 'Fantastic Four' and the King (Wed 06-29-2005)

Burger King Canada has joined forces with 20th Century Fox and Amazon.ca to launch the FANTASTIC 4/Amazon Cash Card game. Customers have a chance to win $10,000 in Amazon.ca credit while enjoying the refreshing taste of one of the 'Fantastic Four' salads ...


Burger King to Serve Mutants!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-20-2001)

Marvel Enterprises and Burger King announced Tuesday that comic fans will soon find special X-Men: Evolution premiums at their local Burger King restaurants. Fans of the animated show can order up a "Big Kids' Meal" and receive collectible...

Spider-Man 2 Already Spinning a Web of Success at Burger King Restaurants (Fri 07-02-2004)

Just how popular is Spider-Man 2? According to Burger King Corporation, the Webbed Wonder's Spider-Active Kids Meal Toys are slinging their way into action at a record pace, while in- restaurant, point-of-purchase merchandising elements for the new Spide...

WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)

In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.   Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a...

King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 07-09-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan/King TungTranslated by:Ken Li/Stephen IpAdapted by:What They SayThe "King of Fighters Tournament" has grown to be the most renowned martial arts contest in the world. New rules and new fighters brings constant media c...


King of Bandit Jing: Seventh Heaven
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-21-2007)

What They SayThey call it Seventh Heaven: an asylum of a prison roasting on the lowest ring of Hell. Run by a psychotic warden and his army of hockey-masked guards, it’s a festering pit filled with thousands of hardened criminals… p...

King of Thorn, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 06-02-2007)

Tokyopop classifies King of Thorn as "Action," but that's a little broad. While Yuji Iwahara's manga is indeed action-packed, it fits neater still into the "Jesus Christ, What Just Happened To Us??" sub-genre of manga, alongside titles...

Mania Exclusive Interview: Simon Pegg
by Rob Vaux (Wed 04-02-2008)

Simon Pegg spent several years banging around British television before scoring a cult success with Spaced, a show he co-created with Jessica Hynes and Edgar Wright. But it wasn’t until the massive success of Shaun of the Dead (directed by Wright ...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-20-2005)

What They SayThanks to Gain and Gainer, the Siberian Exodus has completed the first half of its journey to Yapan, and its example begins to inspire the citizens of the other Domepoli. The vengeful Asuham Boone redoubles his efforts to stop the Exodus, but...


Overman King Gainer Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)

What They SayGainer\'s experience has taught him the difference between real battle and mere games. But Gainer\'s online rival Cynthia Lane challenges him to a lethal duel. Meanwhile Gain confronts the half-crazed Asuham Boone, who is playing a sinister g...

Goblin King Jareth Deluxe Action Figure
by News Editor (Thu 12-01-2005)

Alter Ego Comics has posted an image of the Goblin King Jareth Deluxe action figure, which will be released in second quarter of 2006.It is the first in a series of 12" collectible action figures based on 1986 film LABYRINTH from Jim Henson. The figure of...

The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)

George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ...

Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)

Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read...


The King is coming!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-06-2005)

The announcement of details on the DVD debut of the original KING KONG has me thinking. Yes, of course I'm thinking "OHBOY OH BOY OH BOYY!!!" and "About time!", but beyond that I'm thinking about animation in general. We've had discussions in the past abo...

THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 10-12-2000)

When someone usually puts together a horror movie documentary or appreciation film, you get the prerequisite clips, possibly the filmmaker’s comments with actors’ recollections, and sometimes a little fan feedback. Filmmaker Adam Simon (writer of the upco...

GODZILLA 2000: Return of the King - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-17-2000)

It’s been fifteen years since a new Godzilla film was last released on U.S. shores (the 1998 American production does not count), and the American distributor TriStar seems to have gone out of its way to rekindle unpleasant memories of Godzilla 1985. As w...

Burger King and Xbox make great pair.
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-31-2007)

The fast-food chain, Burger King, reported a 40% jump in quarterly profits vs. the same period last year, an increase that can be attributed to the profits from Burger King themed Xbox games. The games, Sneak King, Picketbike Racer, and Big Bumpin, were ...


Stephen King and Peter Straub Team Up for TALISMAN sequel.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 12-21-1999)

'Hey, Peter, do you want to write a book together?' That's what Stephen King said to Peter Straub at the premiere of THE GREEN MILE in New York. Big Steve is on the mend, according to Straub, his collaborator on THE TALISMAN. Straub says that King 'ch...

Strike Witches Episode 03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-21-2008)

Adapting to what life is like in the military, Yoshika tries to keep to her principles once again. What They Say: Yoshika makes her decision to join the Strike Witches. Lynette Bishop, another rookie witch who is 15 years old, shows Yoshika around. Alth...

Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Tue 05-15-2007)

What They SaySo long suckers - Say sayonara to Planet Graceland! Insurrection will not be tolerated! And to prove the point, the government has set a big, bad bomb to blast Graceland right out of the sky! To make matters worse, The King is dead. Howev...

KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)

It's been coming for a long time, but Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG has finally sparked the release of the 1933 original on DVD in this 2-disc special edition. What can one say about a film that not only redefined the parameters of what could be don...


King of Bandit Jing Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2003)

What They SayThe Bandit King along with his sidekick, Kir, stealthily weave their way through one adventure after another! Trouble seems to find them at every turn, but will they be clever enough to evade the danger that awaits them? "The Little Girl fro...

My Only King (aka: Boku Dake no Ousama) Vol.#1
by Julie Rosato (Tue 08-01-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lily HoshinoTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayIn the land of magic, a new king is being crowned. However, a mishap during the ceremonial rite causes the royal crest to be accidentally attached to a normal human...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-16-2005)

What They SayThe Exodus is almost at an end but our heroes may not live to reach the fabled land. An Overdevil has been awakened and threatens to lay waste to the whole world with the deadly chill of its powers. Gainer must play a new game in order to sav...

Shaman King Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-25-2004)

What They SayContains 3 fully UNCUT episodes! Perfect Possession Part two of a two-parter: A rematch between Yoh and Lenny is also a battle between two Shaman philosophies. Yoh believes your guardian ghost is your friend and the stronger your bond, the...


Comic-Con: Scott and King Talk Bulleproof Monk
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-07-2002)

MGM presented attendees of Comic-Con International a first look at the trailer for Bulletproof Monk on Friday. Based on the trailer, the movie looks to be a stylish blend of action and humor. Seann William Scott, best known for playing none-to-brig...

Strike Witches Episode 11
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)

Returning to base only to find that they’re out of a job, the Strike Witches are spread to the wind. What They SayThe First Special Assault Force, a.k.a. the Warlock, is assigned to Britannia as a new anti-Neuroi force. Minna and some others, who h...

GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)

Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ...

Tweeny Witches Adventures Delayed
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-06-2008)

The September 30th release of Tweeny Witches Adventures is delayed, according to Media Blasters. The announcement, which came a few days after the supposed street date, indicates that the release is now planned for an unspecified firm date in January 2009...


Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)

Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin...

King of Fighters Artbook Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 07-01-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan & King TungTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKyo, Iori, Mai, Terry, Geese and many more are present and accounted for in this collection. Original illustrations produced by artists Wing Yan and King Tun for ...

Strike Witches Episode 10
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-11-2008)

What They SayIn her encounter with Neuroi, Yoshika makes an unauthorized decision. As a result, Minna grounds her and confines her to her room for a certain period of time. However, a pressing matter arises which leaves Yoshika no choice but to sneak out ...

Scorpion King 2 (Mon 06-24-2002)

Plot: Now king of an ancient Egyptian kingdom, the Scorpion King must battle another supernatural evil, this time with his clairvoyant wife beside him. Or something else might happen.Stars: Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonDirector: TBDStatus: DevelopingLatest ...


King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-12-2003)

What They SayHide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking, girl-crazy bird sidekick, Jing steals his way through one e...

King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)

PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple...

King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-19-2004)

What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...

Christine King casting for 'Wolverine' villains. More 'Justice League' crew (Sat 10-13-2007)

Obsessed With Film reports that Christine King has been hired as the casting director of 'Wolverine'. Send your supervillain tryouts to her. They've also got the latest on crew members for the 'Justice League' movie.


Pirate King
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 10-30-2005)

Welcome to the latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight! Our victim today is Pirate King. Comics2Film (C2F): How and when did you start manipping? Pirate King (PK): I'd done some really primitive stuff years ago when I was at high school - real...

King Enters Asylum (Wed 02-07-2001)

In a first for horror master Stephen King, the best-selling author has adapted someone else`s work for the big screen.King put his hand to Patrick McGrath`s novel `Asylum` for Paramount Pictures, according to Variety.The film tells the story of an English...

No King Size Box Office for Genre Films
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-19-2000)

The genre`s only debut on the three-day Martin Luther King weekend, SUPERNOVA, was the victim of bad pre-release publicity, but holdovers STUART LITTLE, THE GREEN MILE, and GALAXY QUEST are showing some stamina. With Monday`s totals added in, all films en...

Superman Returns flies into Burger King (Mon 04-10-2006)

Superman Returns will have fast food tie-ins at Burger King in the UK and beyond...


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...

'Spider-Man 2' toys at Burger King (Fri 06-04-2004)

Click to view the flier featuring the the 'Spider-Man 2' toys that will be swinging in to Burger King in time for the movie.

In Search of Alpha Vamps and Stephen King on stage
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-17-2000)

If You`re an 800 Year Old Vampire, Why Are You Still in High School?That`s a bumper sticker I saw at Hot Topic, and it seems to fit with the first book I mention this time...ah, the wonderful world of romance novels! All those heaving bosoms...and those a...

Spider-Man Toys at Burger King (Wed 06-30-2004)

What's that tingle? Is Doc Ock attacking or is Mary Jane in trouble? It's your spidey sense saying you have a chance to win exciting prizes in the Spidey Sense Game at BURGER KING restaurants this summer in connection with the action-packed blockbuster Sp...


Moebius and 'Monkey King' to lead Hong Kong animation charge
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-02-2004)

Animated features based on Jean "Moebius" Giraud's 'Thru the Moebius Strip' and the popular Hong Kong comic 'Monkey King' will be among the new wave of CGI movie coming from a burgeoning industry in Hong Kong.

Simon Scott talks Ghost Rider Test (Thu 01-20-2005)

Actor/stuntman Simon Scott on his Ghost Rider auditions: "There's not too many productions happening right now, but this week I read for two parts on Ghost Rider, a big American production shooting in the New Year with Nicolas Cage, so fingers crossed." ...

'X-Men 3' Trailer Attached to 'King Kong' (Mon 10-17-2005)

20th Century Fox says the full 'X-Men 3' trailer will be attached to 'King Kong,' debuting on December 14th, 2005.

Disney's KING OF THE GODS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)

A potential summer tentpole project has been brought by Walt Disney Pictures for somewhere in the neighborhood of half-a-million dollars. KING OF THE GODS is a new take on the Greek god Zeus before he became the king of Mount Olympus; in this story Zeus i...


This is not your father's KING ARTHUR movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-17-2003)

Empire Movies has done a nice job of landing the first images from the upcoming KING ARTHUR movie, now in production and being directed by Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY). The Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie stars Clive Owen as the legendary King Arthur, Ke...

New looks at THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-20-2003)

New Line Cinema has unveiled five new teaser posters for THE RETURN OF THE KING. The new looks are of Gollum, Gandalf the White, a weary Frodo, Arwen and Sam holding Frodo. Additionally, all five images (plus the earlier teaser poster design featuring Ara...

All hail THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)

New Line Cinema has unveiled the final theatrical poster design for THE RETURN OF THE KING. As was the case with the final one-sheets for FELLOWSHIP and TWO TOWERS, the KING poster places images of several of the trilogy's main characters on the sheet.Dec...

Strike Witches Episode 02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-11-2008)

What They SayOn their journey to Britannia, Yoshika and the others are assaulted by mysterious invaders called the Neuroi, menacing beings from another world. In order to buy time until reinforcements arrive, Major Sakamoto sallies forth alone, only to be...


TOP 10: Jackson's final RINGS is the KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 12-21-2003)

The final film in Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE RETURN OF THE KING, catapulted to the top of the box office this weekend (to no one's real surprise.) The New Line Cinema picture has grossed an estimated $73.6 million dollars over the week...

SCOOP: RETURN OF THE KING trailer in September?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-14-2003)

A source informs Coming Attractions that New Line Cinema is now thinking of releasing the trailer for the final LORD OF THE RINGS film, THE RETURN OF THE KING, on September 26. That's the date the studio is also planning on releasing SECONDHAND LIONS, a c...

Two more knights of KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-12-2003)

Today's Hollywood Reporter mentions that actors Stellan Skarsgard and Til Schweiger have joined the cast of Touchstone Pictures' KING ARTHUR. Skarsgard will play the father of Cynric, a Saxon knight while Schweiger is cast as the son. Actually, it was IGN...

RETURN OF THE KING calendar pix
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-07-2003)

THEONERING.NET runs images for all 12 pages of a calendar featuring publicity for next year's RETURN OF THE KING. The site describes the images as having been posted and then removed from HollywoodDreamsOnline.com.The images are not spoiler heavy, as may ...


SCORPION KING premiere
by Sue Schneider (Tue 04-23-2002)

Universal Pictures' THE SCORPION KING, which opened nationwide on Friday, April 19th, held its World Premiere on Wednesday April 17th at the Universal City Walk.Fans lined up around the City Walk holding signs that displayed their love for The Rock, who (...

Depp set for King flick
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-28-2003)

VARIETY reports that Johnny Depp has joined forces with SPIDER-MAN writer David Koepp to star in Koepp's own adaptation of a Stephen King novella, TWO PAST MIDNIGHT: SECRET WINDOW, SECRET GARDEN.The project is at Columbia and will be produced by Gavin Pol...

KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)

Rising star Clive Owen (who made a name for himself in CROUPIER as well as behind the wheel as THE DRIVER for BMW's series of short films) has landed the part of KING ARTHUR. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing this new tale of the legendary English king who ...