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Shopping Bag: The Spiderwick Chronicles
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-24-2008)
...ilm. The Spiderwick Chronicles had all the flash and bang of being the great start to a new saga in its trailers. I wanted to see first hand if this was the start of something new or another Golden Compass. The Spiderwick Chronicles is a great adventu... THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (Two-Disc SE )
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-25-2008)
The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on a series of popular children’s fantasy novels written by Holly Black and Tony Di Terlizzi. The first book premiered in 2003 with four more following in the next two years. The film essentially encompas... SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
A new trailer for the upcoming fantasy, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, has hit the web courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The film is based on the best selling Holly Black book series about a boy entering a fantasty world after checking out a book he was warned not ... 
New SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-19-2007)
Paramount has released another trailer online today, this time for their upcoming adaptation of THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES. The film is based on the best-selling fantasy series and stars Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, Dav... THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Abbie Bernstein, Columnist (Thu 02-14-2008)
In the often enchanting and very enjoyable kid-friendly fantasy The Spiderwick Chronicles, creatures that look like Brian Froud drawings do energetic, messy battle with three children who come to realize that their new house is surrounded by fairies, gobl... Creatures of The SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
A first look at creatures of the fantasy-adventure, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, has appeared online courtesy of USA Today. The fantasy is based off the best selling series of books by authors Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. The film stars Freddie Hig... New Poster for SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-11-2007)
A new poster has appeared online for THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, courtesy of Comingsoon. Mark Waters directed this upcoming fantasy for Paramount, based on the novels by Holly Black. John Sayles wrote the screenplay adaptation of the novel and the film sta... Horner to Score Spiderwick Chronicles
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-12-2007)
Following his score for Mel Gibsons’ Apocalypto [see review in our Dec 14th Soundtrax column), James Horner’s next big epic is The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the best-selling books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.
The 5-boo... Casting news for THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-24-2006)
Freddie Highmore and Sarah Bolger have been cast as the three Grace children in the fantasy film The Spiderwick Chronicles, which Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies will been shooting Sept. 12 in Montreal, says The Hollywood Reporter.Written by Hol... "The Spiderwick Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
..."The Spiderwick Chronicles," a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded o... Writer webs SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
TV writer/producer Brent Forrester has landed the job of adapting the childrens novel THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES into a screenplay. Forrester, who wrote episodes for THE SIMPSONS, THE BEN STILLER SHOW and the Tom Arnold feature film THE STUPIDS, is adaptin... THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-16-2008)
...s and The Spiderwick Chronicles. As Aslan himself said, things may never happen the same way twice, but at least there's hope for the third film, which might be the charm. 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 ... SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES optioned
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-02-2003)
Plans are afoot to turn the children's book series ARTHUR SPIDERWICK'S GUIDE TO THE FANTASTIC WORLD AROUND YOU into a movie franchise. Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films have teamed up to turn the first three books of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizz... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
...wulf, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Stardust, Hot Rod, Iron Man, and the next installments of Indiana Jones and Star Trek, plus a few surprises. Appearing in person: JJ Abrams, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary, and SNL's Andy Sambe... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... Horner not (yet) signed to "Avatar"
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-01-2007)
...nt is The Spiderwick Chronicles, the upcoming fantasy film directed by Mark Waters.
Wikipedia quotes Cameron’s original description of Avatar, announced in December 2006, as "a futuristic tale set on a planet 200 years hence... an ol... Expect INDIANA JONES Trailer in Feb.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-03-2007)
...se is The Spiderwick Chronicles, which hits theaters in February. This tip seems to indicate that film for the first trailer of the next Indy adventure.
Next piece of information is the first teaser trailer for STAR TREK, another Paramount distributio... Bourne Ultimatum, The
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
...tures THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES and will then shoot for the third installment of the BOURNE IDENTITY franchise.May 27, 2006 - In a recent interview, Julia Stiles talked about her upcoming role in THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM."I'm going to be in it," she confir... Freddie Highmore Picked to Lead ASTROBOY
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
...se of The Spiderwick Chronicles, Highmore's latest starring vehicle.Maryann Garger said: "I am very thrilled that Freddie has accepted this role. He is one of the most talented and acclaimed young actors today, and absolutely ideal to portray the ... Columbia Has Successful POINT In Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-24-2008)
...tasy, The Spiderwick Chronicles. The adaptation of the Holly Black novels pulled in right behind Jumper with 12.6 mil in receipts, which is a 33.7% drop-off. This film still has the highest amount of theaters out of the top ten with it getting shown in... Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles Box Set (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 07-24-2007)
What They SayFor a hapless young cadet, boot camp is no picnic, and Misaki is as hapless as they get. With the help of friends Luxandra, Kiri, and Suzanna, however, she advances in her training. Pretty normal, right? Wrong. Luxandra should be dead. Su... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
...wulf, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Stardust, Hot Rod, Iron Man, and the next installments of Indiana Jones and Star Trek, plus a few surprises. Appearing in person: JJ Abrams, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary and SNL's Andy Samber... FUNimation Entertainment and Harmony Gold Bring 'Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles' to Select Theatres Nationwide (Sun 12-31-2006)
FORT WORTH, TX - December 29, 2006 -- FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States, and Harmony Gold are proud to announce that...Divergence Eve Misaki Chronicles Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-24-2006)
What They SayDeep in the quantum core, a tearful reunion provides Misaki with the answers she has been seeking all her life. Unfortunately, the path through which Misaki arrived at her goal has left LeBlanc a means to take complete control of Watcher's Ne... Heroes Chronicles
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 11-03-2000)
Some computer companies seem to tend to squeeze the last nickel out of their products. "New World Computing" and "3DO" released a plethora of Might and Magic titles and add-ons. Heroes of Might and Magic III (HoMM III) got an incredible number of add-ons;... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK Unrated Director's Cut
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-08-2004)
Five years after surviving a harrowing night on a sun-baked planet, escaped convict Richard P. Riddick finds his life growing interesting yet again. After imposing himself to self-isolation on a U.V. drenched ice planet, Riddick discovers that a bounty ha... Sand Chronicles Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 01-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Kinami WatabeAdapted by:What They SayAfter her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can\'t get used to t... THE NIGHTMARE CHRONICLES
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
On the current ballot for the Bram Stoker Award, Douglas Clegg`s THE NIGHTMARE CHRONICLES is a collection of horror stories you won`t want to miss. Clegg begins the book with what is called a `frame story,` a common device used in anthologies to bind the ... Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Fantasy/Book Adaptation.Studio:Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Walt Disney Pictures.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Tilda Swinton (The White Witch); Jim Broadbent (The Professor); Georgie Hensley (Lucy Pevensie); William... Divergence Eve Misaki Chronicles Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-27-2005)
What They SayFor a hapless young cadet, boot camp is no picnic, and Misaki is as hapless as they get. With the help of friends Luxandra, Kiri, and Suzanna, however, she advances in her training. Pretty normal, right? Wrong. Luxandra should be dead. Suzann... FUNimation Acquires 'Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles' Feature Film from Harmony Gold (Thu 08-03-2006)
-- After 20 years, Robotech is back with a vengeance! -- Fort Worth, TX, August 2, 2006 -- FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for home video sales of Japanese animation in the Uni...The Chronicles Of Spellborn Features Original Score By Leading Video Game Composer Jesper Kyd
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-13-2006)
Spellborn International NV. announces that Jesper Kyd, the internationally acclaimed composer whose video game credits include Freedom Fighters and the Hitman series, has created the original music score for the massive multiplayer online role-playing gam... SDCC: Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles Interviews
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered many of us thought, why? Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was absent Linda Hamilton (the original Sarah Connor) and was really just a rehash of what had already been done in Terminator 2: Judgment D... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-27-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
by Bryan Morton (Thu 07-26-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... An Xbox sequel to THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-02-2004)
While THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK is proving to be a dud at the box office (ticket grosses number only $53 million domestic so far), the Xbox video game has become a breakthrough hit. THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: ESCAPE FROM BUTCHER BAY has leapt to the top o... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles' Wins Best Animated Sci-Fi Feature at the 2006 International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival (Tue 09-26-2006)
Fort Worth, TX, September 26, 2006 -- FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States, and Harmony Gold are pleased to announce th...On the set of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-04-2004)
An exclusive on-location report from the set of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, now filming in New Zealand, has been filed over at IGN FilmForce. While the report is short, FilmForce promises that it is the first of many to come.The article focuses on what was ... MUTANT CHRONICLES Lands Some More Mutants
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-09-2006)
Stephen Rea (V For Vendetta) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy) have joined the cast of The Mutant Chronicles. Rea and Perlman will be joining Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, and Benno Furmann who were previously cast.The Mutant Chronicles will be an action thriller... THE CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT optioned
by Patreick Sauriol (Fri 12-17-2004)
Stephen Donaldson's fantasy book series THE CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT is on its way to becoming a movie franchise. Revelstone Entertainment has bought the film rights to the first six books in the CHRONICLES series and has hired screenwriter John Orlo... Character cut from CHRONICLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-08-2004)
THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK director David Twohy told Sci Fi Wire that fifty minutes of footage was edited from the rough cut of his new film including a character that's in the ESCAPE FROM BUTCHER BAY video game. That character, Shirah, provided some backg... Ja Rule on THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
In an interview with MTV, Ja Rule, who appeared with Vin Diesel in THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, talked about his decision to skip the sequel (as Vin did) and instead join this summer's biggest new star in another sequel, Diesel's THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. R... Goldsman is on CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-08-2002)
Akiva Goldsman has signed on to pen the script for the sequel to PITCH BLACK, now named THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK.Goldsman, you may remember, penned BATMAN & ROBIN and LOST IN SPACE, and recently won an Oscar for his script for A BEAUTIFUL MIND.Vin Diesel... Devon Aoki in THE MUTANT CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-06-2006)
Devon Aoki (SIN CITY) has signed on as part of the cast for the upcoming movie THE MUTANT CHRONICLES. Aoki will be joining a cast that includes: Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, Stephen Rea, Ron Perlman and Benno Furmann.Aoki will be playing Duval, a sexy bu... PITCH BLACK girl all grown up in CHRONICLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Two more have been added to the cast of THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, the sequel to PITCH BLACK about to start filming in Vancouver. Alexa Davalos will play Kyra, the adult version of the young girl character played by Rhiana Griffith in the first film. Th... Pick up your free issues of CINESCAPE and SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES at Comic-Con!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-16-2003)
If you're hitting the San Diego Comic-Con happening this week, here's your opportunity to pick up the next issue of Cinescape and the first issue of CrossGen Entertainment's SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES comic book -- absolutely free!Hitting newsstands on Aug... It's here: THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-17-2003)
Ah, it's arrived. Our first long-awaited look at the expansion of the PITCH BLACK universe is finally here in the form of the trailer for THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. We finally get to see our first look at Dame Judi Dench's Elemental character, Colm Feore'... THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN Vol. 14: Shadow of the Beast
by Tim Janson (Sat 05-10-2008)
Dark Horse continues its re-printing of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series with Chronicles of Conan Volume 12. This trade paperback collects issues #108 through #115. Conan is making his way back from the southern black kingdoms to more civilized l... FUNimation Talks Shadow Chronicles (Thu 08-03-2006)
After their announcement of the acquisition of the Robotech: Shadow Chronicles release, the folks at FUNimation have put out a new press release to talk about it a bit and provide a street date of November 21st for the project.UK DVD Review: Robotech Shadow Chronicles (Thu 07-26-2007)
Bryan\'s taking a look at a new release out this week from Revelation Films in the UK with the 07/23/2007 title Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles.Manga Review: Sand Chronicles (Mon 01-21-2008)
Sakura\'s starting off our week in manga with a look at a new series from Viz Media with their January 2008 title Sand Chronicles Vol. #1 (of 10), which is also serialized in Shojo Beat.STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES: Pushing the 3D Animation Envelope.
by Frank Garcia (Mon 02-14-2000)
On February 21, 2000 devoted fans of ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES will finally have a renewed opportunity to catch the series on the Sci-Fi Channel at 7:30 a.m. from Monday to Thursdays. The series is spin-off of the live-action feature direct... Shadow Chronicles Hits Film Festivals (Wed 05-31-2006)
After showing up at Cannes, we\'ve heard that the Robotech movie, Shadow Chronicles, will be showing up at some other film festivals this year:NEW YORK KOREAN FILM FESTIVALAugust 25-31, 2006 - KoreanFilmFestival.orgINTERNATIONAL HORROR & SCIENCE FICTION F...Robotech: Shadow Chronicles Tidbit (Mon 01-31-2005)
Apparently some animatics were playing at a convention this past weekend and the folks at the fan run Shadow Chronicles News have some footage from the event and other interesting tidbits.Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 11-21-2006)
Plot:
While information has not released on that plot of the game quite yet, it will most likely follow the trend of either the first Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles game, or just a cataclysmic event that is leading to the destruction of the world.
... 2 Player Co-Op for RE: UMBRELLA CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
Apparently, 3rd party developer Capcom heard all the complaints about DEAD RISING not having 2 player co-op mode and planned ahead for the upcoming release RESIDENT EVIL: UMBRELLA CHRONICLES. According to the publication of Weekly Famitsu, the Wii game wi... New Trailer for Jane's MUTANT CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-02-2008)
The first teaser trailer of The Mutant Chronicles has popped up online, with the link sent our direction via fellow Maniac "Luis". This is the first footage shown from the upcoming genre movie led by Thomas Jane. It also co-stars Ron Perlman, De... David Nutter to direct pilot of THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)
According to Variety, Warner Bros. TV has hired David Nutter to direct the pilot for the upcoming show THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES. Fox has officially greenlit production on the show.The show is a TERMINATOR themed show, revolving around Connor and her s... Early DVD Review: Divergence Eve - Misaki Chronicles (Mon 04-24-2006)
Continuing the trend of series ending recently, we\'ve got a slightly early look at the 05/02/2006 release of Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles Vol. #3 (of 3) from ADV Films this morning.Spoiling the CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-27-2004)
Over at the Vin Diesel fan website called VinXperience (as first brought to our attention by Dark Horizons), perhaps the most detailed story synopsis yet for THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK has gone online. The VinXperience webmaster, Kriszta, had an online con... THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 06-11-2004)
Although it's a sequel to 2000's PITCH BLACK, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK switches genres somewhat: while the earlier film was sci-fi action/adventure creature horror, the new release is sci-fi action/adventure aspiring epic saga. Writer/director David Twoh... Former Pulse Ultra Guitarist to Release Solo Album - Chronicles of Israfel
by Randall Larson (Fri 04-13-2007)
Former Pulse Ultra Guitarist Dominic Cifarelli has completed his debut solo album, a semi instrumental guitar conceptualization based on a story he created which will form the first part of an ongoing series entitled The Chronicles of Israfel.
... THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN Vol. 12: The Beast King of Abombi
by Tim Janson (Wed 08-15-2007)
Dark Horse continues its re-printing of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series with Chronicles of Conan Volume 12. This trade paperback collects issues #91, and 93 to 100 of the original Conan series as Conan concludes his travels along the Black Coast... An online teaser for THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK teaser
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-11-2003)
The official website for PITCH BLACK has undergone a subtle and mysterious transformation in anticipation of the forthcoming release of THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK teaser trailer. Dame Judi Dench narrates a story which may be our introduction to the Necromo... Anime Bento Festival Serves up Special Guest Appearances by Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and Fullmetal Achemist " The Movie " Conqueror of Shamballa Cast and Crew! (Fri 09-14-2007)
FUNimation Entertainment is pleased to confirm that actors, directors and producers are appearing at select locations across the country in conjunction with the Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and Fullmetal Alchemist " The Movie " Conqueror of Shamballa...DVD Review: Divergence Eve - Misaki Chronicles (Tue 07-24-2007)
After an intriguing first collection awhile back, Mark has taken to task the follow-up series with a look at the 05/29/2007 release of Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles Complete Collection from ADV Films.THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-09-2005)
Writers C.S. Lewis, who created the NARNIA series, and J.R.R. Tolkien, known for LORD OF THE RINGS, were contemporaries and friends. Their respective literary epics both involved vast conflicts in magical lands, but where Tolkien became invested in the in... David Strathairn in SPIDERWICK then BOURNE
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-29-2006)
According to Variety, David Strathairn will play the lead role in Paramount Pictures THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES and will then shoot for the third installment of the BOURNE IDENTITY franchise.THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES centers on three children who move to t... Shadow Chronicles Nears Completion (Mon 12-05-2005)
Some recent events have been going on in the Robotech world and Kevin McKeever over at Robotech.com dropped us a line to fill everyone in on the news:\"Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is currently in the final stages of post-production and will be ready f...Divergence Eve Misaki Chronicles Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-21-2006)
What They SayA glimpse into her father’s past triggers something in Misaki, sending shockwaves through time and space. Behind the temporal barrier, the Earth suddenly phases out as Watcher’s Nest phases in! The time: shortly before the exodus.... Early DVD Review: Divergence Eve - Misaki Chronicles (Tue 02-21-2006)
Looking into next week with one of the titles due out then, we\'ve got an early review of the 02/28/2006 release of Divergence Eve - Misaki Chronicles Vol. #2 (of 3) from ADV Films.SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1 ships early
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)
The first issue of SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1 from CrossGen Entertainment and Hurricane Comics will now come out in comic book stores next week instead of next month. The book had been originally scheduled to go on sale starting June 25 but now the rel... FUNimation Acquires Robotech: Shadow Chronicles (Sat 07-22-2006)
Continuing with their trend of diversifying their catalog, FUNimation has acquired the rights to the Robotech: Shadow Chronicles movie according to Anime News Network. This feature, which was well received at Cannes, is a fairly big item that\'s coming do...Robotech: Shadow Chronicles Trailer (Wed 01-25-2006)
With NATPE underway, we\'ve been given a heads-up that the new trailer for the Robotech: Shadow Chronicles release is available for viewing.Getting images from THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-20-2004)
Rope of Silicon is the first to break online the poster design for THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, and although the image is small, it sure looks cool. What can I say? I'm a sucker for posters with planets hanging in the sky.And then Movie Poster Awards posted... Early DVD Review: Divergence Eve - Misaki Chronicles (Tue 12-27-2005)
The new year next week starts off with a new series and we\'ve got a slightly early look at the 01/03/2006 title Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles Vol. #1 (of 3) from ADV Films.Josh Friedman talks SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-07-2006)
Josh Friedman recently talked with CHUD about Fox's upcoming TV show THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, a Terminator themed series.The show will revolve around Connor and her savior son, John Connor. The series will explore what happened to Sarah Connor after t... Riddick gets three DVD CHRONICLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-10-2004)
Universal Home Video has scheduled the home video release of THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK for November 16, 2004. Surprisingly, the studio will make three different DVD versions available for this sequel to PITCH BLACK that failed to succeed at theaters.Two o... Dillahunt Mysterious in SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
Actor Garret Dillahunt, a longtime favorite of executive producer David Milch, has been cast in THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES, says the Hollywood Reporter. The actor who played two characters on Deadwood (Jack McCall & Francis Wolcott) and most rec... The Spider-Man Chronicles: The Art & Making of Spider-Man 3
by Tim Janson (Thu 07-05-2007)
Whenever there are big budget blockbuster films coming out you can bet that there will be an avalanche of media tie-in material from toys and clothing to calendars and books…A film like Spider-Man 3 is going to generate even more than the usual mas... CONNOR CHRONICLES' Scene to be Redone
by News Editor (Mon 07-23-2007)
The Washington Post has reported that Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Liguori told TV critics this weekend that a scene from the upcoming THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES is being redone because of the shootings at Virginia Tech.
As previously reported,... The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Turk
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 01-24-2008)
OK, you’ve seen the letter grade above so I know a few particular comments have skipped the review and went right to commenting. Let’s put our fanboy-ism aside for a minute and take a real look at what happened, and what didn’t happ... Lena Headey joins "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-08-2006)
According to Variety, Lena Headey has signed on to play the starring role in the fox pilot The Sarah Connor Chronicles.The project, from Warner Bros. TV, continues the "Terminator" movie franchise storyline by focusing on Sarah and her son John,... FINAL FANTASY: CRYSTAL CHRONICLES
by James Stevenson (Mon 02-09-2004)
It amazes me the amount of quality multiplayer games that Nintendo manages to design or attract to itself. From the MARIO PARTY series to SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE, Nintendo knows that gaming is at its best with a bunch of friends. But even while the Big N ... Sarah Connor Chronicles: Queen's Gambit
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
When this series first started, I really wanted to like it but in the end was fairly disappointed with the execution of the first couple of episodes. Last week’s episode and this one are setting a new trend of improvement that really has me exc... Twohy creating a CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK spinoff
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-07-2004)
Sci Fi Wire reports that CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK director/writer David Twohy is currently penning a two-hour movie for The Sci Fi Channel that would flesh out what happened to the Kyra character seen in the upcoming RIDDICK movie. The character was first in... Thomas Dekker joins "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-08-2006)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Thomas Dekker (Heroes) has signed on to play John Connor in Fox's The Sarah Connor Chronicles. He will join Lena Headey in the cast.The show is a TERMINATOR themed show, revolving around Connor and her savior son... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-17-2000)
What They SayDisc A
Enter a world where dark knights battle beneath skies lit by dragon’s flame. Travel to a land where evil magicians make pacts with forgotten entities in exchange for forbidden powers. Return to the accursed island, Lodoss.
Five ... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Michael Schmitt (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The Lodoss OVA was my first anime purchase, let alone my first anime DVD purchase. That was almost 2 years ago now. And, though I don't exactly remember why I chose it of all the anime out there, my ICQ history log tells me I should thank Chris... EXCLUSIVE: First look at THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-16-2003)
Sorry gang, but the picture has been removed due to the request of Universal Pictures.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Collector's Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayScott Bernard and Vince Grant fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the Invid. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Admiral Hunter will unfold in a treacherous mystery that could tear ... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Special Edition
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 08-15-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Vick's Chip
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
Smashing two episodes of a series together as a “two hour season finale” isn’t always the best idea because two episodes don’t have the pace, the build up, and the epic nature that a truly two hour finale would be. So, It woul... DVD Review: Robotech - The Shadow Chronicles (Tue 02-27-2007)
Essentially twenty years in the making by this fanboy\'s mindset, we\'ve finally been able to sit down for our first (of several) repeated viewings of the 02/06/2007 FUNimation release of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles film.SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: The Demon Hand
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 02-27-2008)
There’s some stuff to like about this episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and a few things to complain about too. This week, the FBI agent gets some major advancement in the story arc, almost too much for the first season actuall... CAVEMEN, CONNOR CHRONICLES Get Series Pickups
by News Editor (Mon 05-14-2007)
ABC has picked up the series CAVEMEN based on the pilot about cavemen living in current day Atlanta. The show is based on on the characters from the series of Geico commercials.
Fox has picked up seven new series for the&nb... Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The
by Development Heck (Thu 02-02-2006)
Release Date: May 16, 2008 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media Director: Andrew Adamson Screenwriter: Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Steve McFeely Cast: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, P... Lena Headey talks "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-05-2007)
In a recent interview with Sci Fi Wire, Lena Headey talked about the upcoming fox pilot, The Sarah Connor Chronicles."We just finished [shooting]," Headey said. "We were in Albuquerque for a month. And it was very intense, because TV ... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Pilot
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
I didn’t watch the early broadcast of this pilot so I saw it Sunday night for the first time. I’ve been excited for it because I believe there is potential for a great series within this mythology. My reaction to this series is mixed... Hang Ten: The Chronicles of Riddick
by Scott Collura (Fri 10-29-2004)
"I was thinking that we just didn't want to do PITCH BLACK 2," recalls Twohy, during a break from shooting, of his initial talks with the studio. "And there were some scripts developed for PITCH BLACK 2 by other writers, and I thought that it ju... Snake Plissken Chronicles, John Carpenter's
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Animation/Sequel.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Production IG.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken).Who's Making It:Mamoru Oshii (Director); Corey Mitchel, William Wilson (Screenwriters); Jo... Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)
...5/08: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Jumper
3/07/08: 10,000 BC
3/14/08: Horton Hears a Who
3/21/08: Inkheart
&nbs... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol... JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-25-2003)
Snake Plissken, one of the '80s greatest cinematic outlaw heroes - as played by Kurt Russell in the cult classic, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - is back in an all-new comic book incarnation. Seems that his creators, producers John Carpenter and Debra Hill, have d... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Gnothi Seauton
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Thu 01-17-2008)
The creators of The Sarah Connor Chronicles need to be very careful in their design of this series. When you bring in time travel as a major plot device, a story can quickly get convoluted and already there’s a lot happening regarding time trav... Final Fantasy Chronicles
by James Stevenson (Tue 07-17-2001)
With the enormous success of the Playstation, FINAL FANTASY VII, VIII and IX, and CHRONO CROSS, re-releases of the classic titles were far overdue. Couple this with the rising costs due to the high demand of the cartridges and it made a recipe for success... CASTLEVANIA CHRONICLES
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-13-2001)
Zombies, bats, Dracula, whips, holy water and a hero by the name of Belmont. Its the good old days of videogaming, and more specifically, CASTLEVANIA.CASTLEVANIA CHRONICLES is a remake of the original NES CASTLEVANIA but with an Arrange mode where you ca... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Bedard (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Audio: A-
The review is based on the Japanese language track. I found the audio to be very good for a 2 channel stereo track. If you can overlook that it's not 5.1, the sound is terrific, and the score lends tremendously to the overall high rat... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Roeland Das (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Well...after seeing the OVA I had really high expectations of Lodoss TV. But after seeing it, well how should I put it, it was different then I had expected.
First look upon video and audio
After watching the first episode I nearly died out... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: What He Beheld
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
So, here we are at the season finale of The Sarah Connor Chronicles and while it’s far from perfect, I have to give it points for trying to connect itself to nearly every episode of the entire season in some way. Cameron and crew have found the... Martian Successor Nadesico Complete Chronicles (Tue 05-21-2002)
What They SayThe Earth, the Moon and our Martian Colonies are under alien attack and our space fleets are powerless to stop the invasion. Disgusted by the incompetence of the Terran military, the independent arms manufacturer Nergal builds its own space ...SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Heavy Metal
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
With the last episode, we saw John trying to take control of his life and embrace his destiny. It’s interesting to see him making this move but a lot failed for me in the execution of that evolution. The evolution continues this week and it was... FUNIMATION ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ROBOTECH®: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES® ON BLU-RAY (Sat 04-19-2008)
Definitive Collector's Edition of Awarding-winning Film Showcased in High-Definition Blu-Ray Disc Format New York, NY, April 19, 2008 - FUNimation Entertainment, in collaboration with Harmony Gold, is proud to announce at this year's New York Comic Con...ADV Films Announces May 22 and May 29 Releases (Wed 03-28-2007)
HOUSTON, March 27, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased announce the release dates of three titles! The Gilgamesh Complete Collection will be available on May 22. The Misaki Chronicles Complete Coll...CPM Announces October Releases (Thu 07-13-2000)
July 13, 2000 RETURN TO AN AGE OF MYTH AND FANTASY SEE LODOSS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight DVD Collection Available October 17th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, the foremost distributor of Japanese anim...A CHRONICLE of oddities
by J. Rentilly (Fri 07-13-2001)
Everyone knows that the truth is out there, but this summer the truth will really be out there thanks to Sci-Fi Channel's new hour-long weekly series, THE CHRONICLE a giddy hybrid of horror, science-fiction, and comedy set at a tabloid newspaper that has... Doggy DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-25-2006)
Now playing in theaters is DOOGAL, another animated release from the Weinstein Company, hot on the heels of their R-rated HOODWINKED. A band of animal friends unite on a hazardous journey to stop an evil sorcerer from freezing the Sun. Sounds farfetched, ... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... Oscar Noms Announced
by News Editor (Tue 01-31-2006)
Here is a list of some of the key and Cinescape related nominees for this year's 78th Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005, which will be presented on Sunday, March 5, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland and televi... MERRICK
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-01-2000)
Its become something of an annual event: the new Anne Rice novel, every fall season, usually just in time for Halloween. For fans, its another chance to delve into a familiar world of vampires, witches, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena, all pre... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... PRINCE CASPIAN Update & News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)
Filming has been taking place for the second installment of the Chronicles of Narnia series, titled PRINCE CASPIAN. They just finished shooting over at the Barrandov Studios located in Prague, Czech Republic. Here's a press release about the filming... THE LION, THE WITCH and the Videogame
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
Buena Vista Games brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with video games inspired by THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. The video games are now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStatio... Audiences Travel Back to 10,000 B.C
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-09-2008)
...lling The Spiderwick Chronicles out of theaters this weekend with 408 less prints but it found its way into sixth place with 4.8 mil. Unfortunately for them, this 4-5 average per week isn’t helping their bottom line. In four weeks of release, it ... VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...TV Wasteland: Ron Moore Goes Virtual
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 08-18-2008)
For those of you that are hardcore fans of Battlestar Galactica, the name Ron Moore is synonymous with quality science fiction television. Even if you aren’t a BSG fan ,you may still appreciate him for his work on what many say was the last good Sta... Harmony Gold's Robotech Brand Resurges Worldwide as New Deals Are Inked for Original Series and Feature Film (Wed 04-18-2007)
Having introduced anime to a generation of fans, the company's flagship title is globally rekindled by programming and licensing demands Author: Sheila Morris LOS ANGELES " April 16 , 2007 - With a franchise and top-selling animated series that span...TOKYOPOP Looks Ai-Head At 2007 (Thu 01-25-2007)
Princess Ai & Ai-Land Year Sees Company's Top Manga Franchise Expand to Novels, Art & Poetry Books, Daily Newspaper Comic Strips, Music and Film Los Angeles, CA (January 25, 2007)-The "Year of the Boar" will be anything but a "bore" for TOKYOPOP's top ...Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... SEMI PRO Scores Small Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-02-2008)
...tures has Spiderwick Chronicles in 3rd place in its third week of release, pulling in another 8.7 mil. I’d say this has the fantasy continuing steady numbers but the film is still showing in the most theaters out of the top 10 with 3,654 prints. ... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Mania Exclusive: Shirley Manson Interview
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 09-05-2008)
This Sunday on Fox Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles will return to television. Surviving both the writers strike and a network notorious for canceling genre and fan favorite shows Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will see their cast grow. Al... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Altered Lives, Altered Loves: Tiptree Award Winner Suzy McKee Charnas
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
Winning the Tiptree Award for feminist science fiction caps a fascinating chapter in the writing life of Suzy McKee Charnas. Thirty years after the writing of the first book in the dystopian Holdfast Chronicles, Charnas finishes the series with THE CONQUE... Book Buzz: SPIN to the Big Screen
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-02-2008)
Before any other news is tackled a moment must be taken to honor two individuals who were integral in the popularization of sci-fi television. Joseph Pevney and Alexander Courage passed away earlier last May. Both worked on the original Star Trek series w... Life for NARNIA After Dawn Treader?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-08-2007)
Not really a shocking question considering the source material already made from the 7 books in the series by author C.S Lewis. Still, after Walden Media's latest film THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING flopped over the weekend, Walden presiden... THE CONQUEROR'S CHILD: Fiction Review
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-22-2000)
The James Tiptree, Jr., Memorial Award (named for the nom de plume of the late science fiction author Dr. Alice Sheldon) is given each year for an outstanding work of role-expanding speculative fiction. On the last weekend of July 2000, during the awards ... Disney Announces 2008 Blu-Ray Titles
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-06-2008)
A day ago, WB put the death nail into the high definition war when they announced their allegiance to Blu-Ray. Shortly there after, New Line did the same, leaving only Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal out of the loop. So, what does Disney do on their Su... Science of Sci-Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-10-2007)
Though largely neglected in the past, the link between science fiction and technological development is an important one; one that spurs scientific discovery and connects the world of grounded truth with the realm of infinite possibility. The pulp magazin... 32nd Saturn Award Winners Announced!
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-04-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the winners for the 32 Annual Saturn Awards.Batman Begins, King Kong, and Battlestar Galactica all received three Saturn Awards with Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, Sin City... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... DVD Shopping Bag: Windfalls and Downfalls
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-12-2008)
The time has come Maniacs to catch up on all of last season’s TV. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Heroes: Season 2, Dexter - The Complete Second Season, Prison Break - Season 3 and Torchwood - The Complete Second Season are all sla... Anime Expo - CLAMP Panel Report
by Sakura Eries (Sun 07-02-2006)
On July 2nd, 2006 CLAMP made an appearance at Anime Expo in Anaheim as part of their first tour of the United States. CLAMP, the four person team consisting of Igarashi Satsuki, Mokona (who looked very cute in her flowery kimono), Nekoi Tsubaki, and Ohka... Supernatural Confirmed!
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
Last week, I wrote about several series that are either returning or coming back over the next few months. There were some that I didn’t mention because I didn’t have confirmation that they were returning and when. One of those is Su... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Trio On Board Facing Supernatural DEATH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-02-2008)
Sean Bean (Fellowship of the Ring), Lena Heady (300, "Sarah Connor Chronicles") and Rupert Friend will be having some supernatural medieval surprises in BLACK DEATH, says the Hollywood Reporter. Geoff Sax will direct, based on a screenplay ... Strike Victims
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The war is over and now it’s time to pick up the pieces. The most famous victim of the last war was Moonlighting. It looks like several series are in danger of dying similar deaths as a result of the writer’s strike. Some of the... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... The Oscars Are Happening: Do You Care?
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 02-25-2008)
I’ve heard many hardcore fans of film/TV say that the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and The Academy Awards are like their Super Bowls. Many years ago, I would have agreed but nowadays I don’t, to be honest, I just don’t care about these... Fox 2000 Adapting WIMPY KID Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
Fox 2000 has acquired Jeff Kinney's best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid, says Variety. Nina Jacobson is producing the live-action project, which is based on Kinney's Internet comic phenomenon-turned-bestseller. The project is getting passe... JUMPER Teleports Into First Place
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-17-2008)
Despite the fact that Spiderwick Chronicles had one of the most anticipated trailers of the year attached to it and had everyone else beat in amount of theaters, it still fell short. The adaptation of Holly Black’s fantasy series just couldn’t... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... CAPCOM GAMER'S DAY Wrap Up
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Capcom's Gamer's Day event has officially closed in London and the embargoes (for press coverage) on providing news for it ended this morning. On Monday, we heard that BIONIC COMMANDO was returning to this generation of consoles after takin... SARAH CONNOR Begins Between 24
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Josh Friedman, creator of THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, has indicated to the Futon Critic that the show will premiere between the 3-hour planned event of 24 on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 8/7:00 CST. The next adventure of Jack Bauer begins Sunday, Jan... Goodies
by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
This week bag is chock full of goodies. Obviously ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ is must have for the bag. The other Spielberg collaboration that all true Maniacs must have is the 25th Anniversary Editionof ‘Poltergeist’.&nbs... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... New Featurette for PRINCE CASPIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-02-2008)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette has popped up online for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian courtesy of Walden Media and Disney. The upcoming sequel will star Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Peter Din... Butt Kicking Double Feature
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-22-2007)
A few months ago, when all of the networks were announcing their fall premieres, one of the shows FOX announced but hedged on a start date was The Sarah Conner Chronicles, a spinoff from the popular Terminator film franchise. They finally settled on ... Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Casting has been completed on the much-anticipated sixth installment of the Warner Bros. Pictures "Harry Potter" film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner B... Molly Sims Investigates PINK PANTHER 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
Actress Molly Sims ("Las Vegas") has joined the cast of PINK PANTHER 2, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade reports that Sims will be joining Steve Martin, Jean Reno, John Cleese, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Aishwarya Rai and&... 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... Completist?
by Robert Trate (Tue 11-20-2007)
All four ‘Die Hard’ films are now available on DVD and Blu-Ray DVD in a complete set. Some of you will pick up the new ‘Die Hard’ and add it to your box set of the previous ‘Die Hard’ films. Maybe you will upg... YEARBOOK STORIES: 1976-1978 #1
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 12-11-2007)
In Year Book Stories: 1976-1978,Top Shelf Publisher Chris Staros chronicles two anecdotes from his high school years – the first in which he ran for class president during his freshman year, and the second when, at the tender age of 16, his rock ban... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 12-03-2004)
The Shop has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf as well as their weekly sale that seems to be a box set bonanza:I still need to make some room - so I\'m discounting the His & Her Circumstances DVD Set to only $39.99 - or, you can buy t...Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... O-ChibiCon Licensing News (Sun 08-08-2004)
Though it was mentioned sort of in passing at Otakon where it was treated as something an \"already known\" factor by some, ADV Films did make sure to officially confirm that they have licensed Divergence Eve - Misaki\'s Chronicles.Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Toy Maniac: Open the Exclusive Figure?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-03-2008)
Several weeks ago I attended a baseball game and was handed a limited edition bobble head figurine as I entered the gate. Everyone in attendance was guaranteed a bobble head that night and the attendance was well over 45,000. Many people collect bobble he... Cover Art Update (Mon 12-19-2005)
It\'s been a good couple of days for discoveries and we\'ve updated the cover art section again with new entries for Cowboy Bebop Remix Vol. #5, Dan Doh! Vol. #3, Diamond Daydreams Vol. #1, Divergence Eve Misaki Chronicles Vol. #2, Gatchaman: Collectors E...New This Week (Mon 01-02-2006)
There is a surprisingly strong showing of titles due out for the first week of the year from several companies: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 01/03/2006 Divergence Eve Misaki ...