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DEATH NOTE Spin-off Hits NY Theaters in June
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
...film is a spin-off the best selling Death Note manga series by from Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. It should be noted that Viz Media is also screening the first "Note" film across this country this today and Wednesday. Plot Concept: The film... BOURNE 4 Plans, Mummy Spin-offs & More!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 02-23-2008)
...nto a new spin-off franchise. You can check out the full article by clicking here. Head talks GILES spin-off from BUFFY
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-28-2001)
In an interview by the British magazine Impact, as ricocheted to here via darkhorizons.com, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's Anthony Stewart Head talked about the possibilities of a spin-off show for his character, Giles. "The idea is to do one story per ... 
C.S.I. getting a spin-off?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-16-2002)
No sooner has CBS gotten it's first drama in years free of sniggering critical laughs (i.e. WALKER, TEXAS RANGER; DR. QUINN; DIAGNOSIS MURDER) than it's looking for a spin-off.According to the WASHINGTON POST, an episode later this year will have the C.S.... Feature film spin-offs on Kids' WB!
by Eric Moro (Wed 01-16-2002)
Yesterday, the Kids' WB! announced the addition of two animated series to its 2002-2003 season both of which stem from Warner Bros. feature film franchises. OZZIE & DRIX (a spin-off of last summer's OSMOSIS JONES) and ALL NEW SCOOBY-DOO! THE ANIMATED... New X-MEN Spin-off in the Works?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-28-2008)
...her X-Men spin-off much like the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine or merely a new title for the already announced Young X-Men currently in development.Since X-Men: First Class is a mini-series arc published between the fall of 2006 to spring of 2007 a... Director Pegged for THE FLASH Spin-off
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)
...film as a spin-off direct from that film's universe. He added that the Flash they will use is Wally West from the comic series.
Before the JLA production took center stage, Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) and David Goyer were previously attache... Olympus & Morrow Combine for Sci-Fi SPIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
Producer Rob Morrow---through his Bits & Pieces Picture Co. shingle---and Olympus Pictures are producing a new feature version of Robert Charles Wilson's sci-fi thriller Spin, reports Variety. The series is a planned novel trilogy with the first two n... X-MEN Spin-Offs: 4
by Karl Schneider (Sat 06-03-2006)
There will be no X-Men: 4, but there will be 4 different spin-offs.Up first is the WOLVERINE film starring Hugh Jackman. Soon after will come a film based on Magneto (no plot details are yet available). Two additional spin-offs are being explored: One wh... Halle Berry on Storm Spin-Off
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-15-2006)
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Halle Berry dropped a few interesting comments regarding X-Men and future comic book films.A short recap goes something like this: Never doing a Storm spin off, never playing another superhero, she thinks Fox would do ... Halle Berry says No to "Storm" spin-off
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-05-2007)
According to Empire Magazine, Halle Berry has rebuffed claims that she would sign on to star in a Storm X-Men spin-off film."That absolutely is not true and will never happen. Not with me anyway," said Berry. Berry starred as Storm in all three ... Direct to DVD "Grind House" Spin-off?
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-12-2007)
According to Cinemablend, Robert Rodriguez has announced that he is planning a direct to video sequel to the upcoming film Grind House.The spin-off would be based on the character of ‘Machete’ (Danny Trejo), a character that doesn’t so m... Lois Lane Spin-Off?
by Karl Schneider (Sun 09-10-2006)
According to Britain's Sky News, their may be a Lois Lane spin-off film in the works which would star Kate Bosworth."Lois will be back bigger and better in the next movie, and with more of her own storyline", said Bosworth.The article continues on to sugg... Fox Okays Female PRISON BREAK Spin-Off
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
Fox has ordered a script from Matt Olmstead and Zack Estrin (producers of PRISON BREAK) for a new spin-off featuring a female prison and a new central character named Molly who will be introduced later this year in the original show. The show is tent... BUFFY Giles Spin-Off Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
There's been more talk of the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER spin-off TV series, this time from the potential program's star, Anthony Stewart Head.According to The London Sunday Times, the developing program is currently going by the name of THE WATCHER and foc... Tucker putting new spin on THE PINK PANTHER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-29-2002)
It looks like MGM is taking an unconventional yet interesting tact in trying to remake Peter Seller's classic 1963 detective comedy, THE PINK PANTHER. After having little luck wooing the likes of Mike Myers and Jim Carrey over the last few years, the stud... Early Spin: KO Beast Vol. #2 (Sat 07-19-2003)
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first volume to this series as it brought back a number of good memories and provided us with some good fun anime, I was especially eager to see the next volume that we've just reviewed, KO Beast Vol. #2, due out on 08/26/200...Spider-Creators Spin A Web of Praise
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 07-03-2002)
OK, so we all know the wall-crawler's big screen debut was a monster smash, yadda yadda yadda. Thanks to the efforts of director Sam Raimi, stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe and the many men and women behind the scenes of this summer's firs... Book Buzz: SPIN to the Big Screen
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-02-2008)
... in 2005, Spin details a near-future Earth that becomes encased in a time-slowing, selectively-filtering energy membrane. Tackling both universal ideas and niche sci-fi concepts Wilson’s Spin won the 2006 Hugo Award and has now garnered the atten... FAMILY GUY Spin-Off in the Works (Fri 02-29-2008)
Fox and 20th Century Fox TV are developing a spinoff from its hit animated series "Family Guy" , says the Hollywood Reporter. The show would be centered on Peter Griffin's neighbor, Cleveland Brown. The project, tentatively titled "Clevelan...A Figure That Will Make Your Head Spin
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-07-2008)
In 1973, one film redefined the horror genre and created an instant pop sensation. From one of the most terrifying films of all time, comes the latest Cult Classics release: The Exorcist Spider Walk Regan Action Figure. Regan balances on her head and hai... Early Spin: Full Metal Panic Vol. #2 (Wed 07-16-2003)
Due out on 07/22/2003 from ADV Films is Full Metal Panic Vol. #2, a release that managed to get better than the already enjoyable first volume and raise our expectations of the series in general."Spin Control" wins Philip K. Dick Award
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-09-2007)
The sci fi novel, Spin Control, was crowned the winner of this year's Philip K. Dick Award.The award recognizes distinguished science fiction in the United States published originally in paperback.The annual award, named for legendary SF author Philip K. ... Another SPIN at Hollywood for Liefeld
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-11-2004)
Ousted Image Comics founder Rob Liefeld has sold another movie concept to Hollywood, this time to Spyglass Entertainment, the company that brought us THE SIXTH SENSE. Liefeld's new creation is called SPIN and is about a flourishing career woman whose life... October 21 October 27: On CSI and Spin-Offs
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-21-2002)
So, I'm this close to not watching CSI: MIAMI anymore.I'm thinking I might start watching the news instead. I hear this country might be going to war or something. Or maybe I'll watch SIMPSONS reruns. Who knows? All I know is CSI: MIAMI just isn't doing i... Jinx bonded to Berry in spin-off?
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
REUTERS says that Halle Berry may very well be headed for an action franchise of her own, based on a series of remarks made by the actress and others close to the Bond franchise.Barbara Broccoli confirmed that the idea of continuing Berry's role as Jinx a... Another BUFFY Spin-Off?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)
Michelle Trachtenberg has dropped word of another potential BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER spin-off TV series...or even the possibility of taking over for Sarah Michelle Gellar. While talking to TV Guide, the young actress revealed that series creator/executive... QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 07-19-2002)
In November, Oni Press and writer Greg Rucka will debut the first QUEEN & COUNTRY spin-off series, QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED. This three issue mini-series takes place two decades prior to the regular series, and focuses on Director of Operations Paul... Doctor Who's Elisabeth Sladen gets spin-off show
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)
DOCTOR WHO'S Elisabeth Sladen will get her own spinoff show called THE SARAH JANE ADVENTRURES. Sladen will play an investigative journalist, Sarah Jane Smith, who was the companion to the third and fourth Doctors in the 1970's."It's a one-off special, no... Rockstar Presents: Table Tennis
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 08-06-2006)
... bars for spin, serve, power and accuracy, and they do heavily affect the game. Moving on with the characters though, there is no create a character mode, so you are limited to the handful in the game. Secondly they are lacking star power. This is main... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Hulk, Raimi Flashbacks and Craven Screams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-01-2008)
...h a Venom Spin-Off?
Rumor: While Spider-Man 4 continues to sit in development hell for the near future until production gets rolling for its 2011 premiere, new rumors have surfaced that Sony Pictures is moving forward with a Venom spin-o... Stewart and Spiner Spin NEMESIS
by Anne Moore (Tue 10-01-2002)
THE OFFICIAL 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION presented by Creation Entertainment was held this last weekend (September 27th 29th, 2002) in Pasadena, California. The stars of TNG: Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, Michael ... Bandai Entertainment Set to Turn Up the Summer Heat with New Product Launches and Announcements at This Year?s Anime Expo 2004 (Tue 06-29-2004)
... Twins! A spin-off series of the highly popular 'Please Teacher!' comedy - 'Please Twins!' brings back veteran director Yasunori Ide (Please Teacher!) and accomplished writer Yousuke Kuroda (s-CRY-ed, Trigun, Tenchi Muyo) in this romantic comedy series...Gilliam set to spin GRIMM into gold
by Mike Whybark (Wed 10-23-2002)
Nerd-friendly director Terry Gilliam has committed to taking the wheel for BROTHERS GRIMM, a fictional action-adventure flick concerning the famed folklorists' brush with a genuine sorceress.The pitch crosses SHREK with INDIANA JONES to shoot for comedy-a... CLONE WARS spawns spin-offs
by Mike Whybark (Fri 11-29-2002)
STARWARS.COM announces that beginning in 2003, a line of narrative products including comics and novels will recount the events of the Clone Wars conflict central to the STAR WARS storyline.Among other products highlighted, the site states, "The ongoing S... BIG OVER EASY Puts Spin on Fairy Tales
by News Editor (Wed 08-03-2005)
Author Jasper Fforde recently had his new novel THE BIG OVER EASY published. It's a more adult take on certain famous fairy tales and nursery rhymes.In the story, Humpty Dumpty is now a womanizer, who is often drunk, and is given to shady business dealing... Pic from "Spin the Bottle" episode of ANGEL
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-01-2002)
Here's the latest image from the WB's ANGEL series.The gang reverts back to their high school personas after Lorne (Andy Hallett) performs a spell on Cordelia, (Charisma Carpenter) hoping to restore her memory. The memory loss means they have no memories ... Riding Through the Glen
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-25-2006)
...stner.The spin-offSomething I missed last week was the upcoming Sarah Jane Smith series spinning off from Doctor Who. Launching with a one-hour pilot early 2007, the new series will be aimed at a younger audience than primary Who but still deal with st... Dr. Who Out of Time--But Wasn't He Always?
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 01-11-2000)
...a hundred spin-off books relating the Time Lord`s past and future adventures have been published since the series` demise, first by Virgin Publishing (this range is no longer reprinted, though titles are easy to find) and now by BBC Worldwide. There ar... Nurse Witch Komugi Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-19-2004)
What They SayThe King of Viruses has escaped and is looking to spread his insidious infection. And Earth?s only chance for a hero is Komugi? a cosplayer?! If laughter is the best medicine, then get ready for an overdose stat!
The Review!Spinning off from... Mummy Joe, Babylon Butchered & Bloom Madness!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-11-2008)
Welcome to our next edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, the place to cover all those wild and wacky rumors that sometimes were a bit too unsubstantiated to cover elsewhere. This week was filled with some big ones, enough so that vocal Maniacs ... Parasite Dolls
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-26-2004)
... when the spin-off\'s end up being as good as or surpassing the original material and in a way it\'s hard to really expect them to. Spin-off\'s generally try to go in a different direction than the original series and are often completely unrelated to ... Divi-Chan Strikes Back: The Interview
by Roman Martel (Thu 03-25-1999)
...tching it spin and spin and spin... come to think about it, that?s kinda hypnotic. Spinning and spinning and spinning...
RJM: (waits a minute) Ummmhmmm Divi, snap out of it kid. (taps her virtual shoulder).
Divi: Huh, Oh sorry about that.
RJM: It... The Hidden Side of Claudia Christian, Part 3
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 04-10-2000)
...IGHLANDER spin-off with a female lead (which ultimately became HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN starring series regular Elizabeth Grayson’s Amanda). The fourth-to-last episode of the 13-episode season, it featured Christian as a 750-plus-year-old immortal.`I play... Pretty Maniacs (aka: Pretty Maniizu) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 09-03-2005)
...e ReviewA spin-off of Maniac Road, Pretty Maniacs attempts to capture that energy around being a manga/anime maniac, and turning it into a relaxing, easily paced story.
Packaging:
The cover is the same as the original Japanese tankubon, featuring vibr... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #01
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 08-18-2005)
...ed on the spine. The back cover has a shot of the large ensemble cast for the Alliance with the usual blurb and a number of screen shots. A technical grid at the bottom of the back cover gives all the disk information.
The insert included with the f... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
...ny Batman spin-offs DC publishes, Batman and Detective Comics will remain in print long after the rest have folded. Amazing Spider-Man outsold all of the spin-off series by a wide margin, thus leading Marvel to consolidate all of them and effectiv... SUPERMAN LIVES! - The Development Hell of an Unmade Film
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-05-2000)
...SUPERGIRL spin-off (starring Helen Slater), and the syndicated ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY series, starring, first, John Haynes Newton, and, then, Gerard Christopher. More recently, there was LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, a decidedly soft se... Hayao Miyazaki and the Art of Anime
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 11-05-1999)
...-to-video spin-offs, feature film versions or both. In more recent years, other areas of Japanese pop-culture have increasingly converged with anime and manga, such as the computer games industry. For example, the world-famous `Final Fantasy` computer ... THE MUSKETEER
by Michael Tunison (Fri 09-07-2001)
...e earlier spin on the tale. While this latest adaptation of Dumas' genre-defining novel is certainly different than its predecessors, the bad news is that the differences add precious little to a screen legacy that, to mention Hollywood's efforts alone... Prince of Tennis Vol.#09
by Jarred Pine (Thu 10-20-2005)
...ler twist spin shot? And is Yuta really that evil?The ReviewAlthough thin on plot and development, Prince of Tennis continues to do what it does best; pitting two formidable opponents against each other in an exciting battle with the rackets!
Packagin... Top Maniacal Rumors: Miller's Lantern, Mignola Hell and Super Paris
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)
...t other X-spin-off Magneto. It seems, judging from his reply, that we’re likely going to get The Invisible Man first so Magneto could be put on hold.
Source: Comic Book Resources
Mania Verdict: TRUE---This isn’t too surprising. Inside... Toy Maniac: A Look At DC Direct's WATCHMEN Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-26-2008)
NEW FROM DC DIRECT:
At the New York Comic Con this year DC Direct unveiled their very first series of Watchmen movie figures (see pictures here). The first series included the modern versions of the Silk Spectre, The Nite Owl, an Ozymandias figure and, o... Morocco Has the PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)
... numerous spin-offs, boosting Disney executives' hopes for a lucrative new tentpole.The choice of Morocco as a shooting location will be a boost for the North African country's film biz."Prince of Persia" will also film in UK's Pinewood Shepp... Mania Exclusive Interview: Michael Shanks of Stargate SG-1
by Rob Vaux (Wed 03-12-2008)
...t for the spin-off show [Stargate: Atlantis]. It would be a two-hour movie—either a theatrical release or a DVD—to finish off SG-1. What ended up happening, of course, was that the Sci-Fi Channel wanted the show back, and so the idea of a l... DEJA-VU
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 02-24-2008)
... powerful spin on classic story devices.
Deja-Vu's story is penned in sections by Korean author Youn In-Wan, and different artists illustrate each "era." The manhwa begins in the forests of ancient Korea, where an exiled soldier named Wonsul... SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-21-2007)
...different spin on things. Barker/Sweeney still doesn’t take much notice of her as anything except a business partner, but Mrs. Lovett’s longing for him here seems a lot nearer to the surface than usual, and young shop assistant Toby’s... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
...Countdown spin-offs. Advertisements for variant covers and manufactured collectibles scream from the pages of Wizard and Diamond’s Previews, assuring Maniacs that their lives will remain incomplete without a sketch cover variant of Captain ... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
...nnovative spin on an old legend, and with Turtledove’s sophisticated hand pulling the strings it seems like Opening Atlantis would make a great film with wide B.O. appeal. Yet for all of the author’s success in speculative fiction, not one ... DARK IVORY #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 04-07-2008)
...nbsp;They spin their flights of fancy in a bedroom filled with band posters and conversation about unfinished writings. Given the cover of this first issue of Dark Ivory, one can’t help but think that Ivory Fontaine will continue her young l... Zak Penn Talks Young X-MEN Spinoff
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-16-2008)
...-injected spin-off centered around the X-Men universe.To check out the interview, click here. J.G Jones Named G.O.H at WW Philly!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-24-2008)
... numerous spin-offs, including Booster Goldand Countdown. The covers for 52showed Jones’ wide range of artistic ability, from classically structured layouts of gorgeously rendered heroes to edgier compositions paying homage to vintage movie poste... Dresden Files: Small Favor
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-15-2008)
...s able to spin tight, fast-paced yarns that highlight pop culture without neglecting the time-honored staples of speculative fiction. Nowhere else will you find paladins, vampires, werewolves and other ghastly ghouls mixed with a plot that features &ld... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Razor
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-13-2007)
...es’ spin off had some fans screaming that NBC was cashing in on an already bloated show. Where ‘Razor’ differs is that fans are screaming for more ‘Battlestar Galactica’. Ever since the last moments of season thr... Cartoon Network Upfronts Look Promising
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 04-07-2008)
...octor Who spin-off Sarah Jane Adventures. The series sounds a bit formulaic, but a good formula can still go down easy with a side of sci-fi, and a little horror for desert.
Monday
NEW AMSTERDAM (FOX, 8PM EST) RECLASSIFIED
The dying wish of J... Alternate Endings
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-25-2008)
...ogies and spin offs, Warner Brothers didn’t use this alternate ending. The alternate ending guaranteed a sequel with one of the biggest stars in the world. For me, the original ending of I am Legend felt shallow and weak. After goi... More Mutants in WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-11-2007)
...this is a spin-off from the X-Men films that will feature Logan aka Wolverine, 20th Century Fox is planning to debut some of the most beloved mutants from the X-Universe in the film. I can’t divulge which mutant will make his/her big sc... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
...a rash of spin-offs and crossovers. Our friends over at Newsarama estimated the cost of the entire line at $321.08, before taxes. Before you head to your comic shop and add “Countdown – All” to your pull list, take a deep br... Gotta Catch ‘Em All… All Over Again!
by Matt Kamen (Fri 08-10-2007)
...post-WWII spin of British sensibilities. The cast, including Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star, Nick Frost, is also worth investigating this series for. Extras include a making of featurette, deleted scenes, commentaries, a tour of the set and both v... Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)
...bsp;
The Spinner Rack
By Ben Johnson and Kurt Amacker
Ben: Hello all. If you are likely to become ill during mushy parenting fluff, skip the rest of this paragraph. I would like to officially announce the arrival of Elisha Kooper (... Hollywood Studios Ponder Future Franchises
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
... possible spin-offs: "Wolverine," starring Hugh Jackman, and "Magneto," which would follow the character portrayed by Ian McKellen as a much younger man.
Also at Fox, the future of "Fantastic Four" is unclear after the se... COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)
...ectacular spin-off TV series from Doctor Who with Torchwood, about a rogue team of investigators who use scavenged alien technology to solve present day crime—both alien and human. Catch an extended clip of the new series and a panel discussion w... Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
...t doing a spin-off such as Who Wants to be a Super Villain?, now that could be really fun. Stan’s enthusiasm is contagious and he actually had me more excited to watch the show by the end of the interview. Just listening to him speak to... Kevin Smith's Response To Dawson Snub
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-09-2007)
...sure, but spin control dictates that I’ve gotta say maybe this is a good thing: certainly for Rosario (why be in the donkey show guy’s next picture when you’re invited into Camp Spielberg?) and maybe even for me and “Zack and Mi... Eli Roth & X2 Scribe Helming HEROES:ORIGINS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-22-2007)
Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that director Kevin Smith would be helming an episode of the NBC spin-off, HEROES: ORIGINS, a show which will feature new characters possibly chosen to carry onward into the original series. Hollywood Reporter i... Dillahunt Mysterious in SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
...hich is a spin-off of the TERMINATOR. Dillahunt's character on the series will be a mysterious character named Cromartie, says the trade. Dillahunt will be joining co-stars Summer Glau(Firefly), Lena Headey & Thomas Dekker.
Plot Concept: Af... A Critic’s Eye for the Comic Guy
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-29-2007)
...bsp;
The Spinner Rack
By Kurt Amacker
Kurt: Ben’s on the run from the feds again. They came looking for him and I sang like a canary. Look for his face on a wanted poster near you! I already claimed the reward money and ... Fox Brings Home Complete ANGEL Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-20-2007)
... a “spin-off” to the international cult sensation “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” became a wildly successful series among critics and fans alike. Nominated for a total of twenty-two SaturnÒ Awards during its entire run, the s... J. Michael Straczynski Kills Me
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-12-2007)
...at the B5 spin-off projects. Believe me, I know this isn’t the comic book column, I’m getting to the point now. So, this weekend I picked up the first of an all new series of direct-to-DVD Babylon 5 movies. I couldn’t g... WONDER WOMAN On Hold
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-30-2007)
...espective spin-offs of GREEN LANTERN and FLASH. Greg Berlanti will develop the "Lantern" film while David Dobkin handles the "Flash" tale. Numerous sources have already announced Teresa Palmer as the new Wonder W... Tekken
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-26-1999)
...rive, the Spinware software loads up and promptly connects me to the ADV site. Hopefully there will be some online material related to the show in the future that can be found on the site to add a bit more value to it. But most Hollywood studios are st... Vampire Hunter D
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-17-2003)
...so took a spin in our Apex player on the 19\" TV and it did look considerably better than on our HDTV setup but there was still a regular amount of grain. One of the main reasons my belief is that it\'s source material related is due to the authoring h... Dirty Pair Flash: Angels in Trouble
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-05-2000)
...he disc a spin on the old Apex, it was still noticeable but not quite as strong.
Packaging:
Kei and Yuri on the cover. What more be said? That they\'re looking good in an action pose? That\'s a given. They\'re the Lovely Angels, they always look good!... Manga Review: Dirty Pair (Mon 06-02-2008)
Ben is taking a spin through this world once again as he has a look at the March 2008 release of Dirty Pair Strikes Again! by Haruka Takachiho and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko from Dark Horse Comics.OEL Manga Review: Outcast (Wed 03-05-2008)
Ben\'s taking a spin through the OEL manga land today with a look at the September 2007 release of Outcast Vol. #1 (of 2) from Seven Seas Entertainment.Manga Review: Sgt. Frog (Mon 03-03-2008)
Greg is taking a spin through a comedy compilation release from TOKYOPOP that came out in December 2007 today with the Sgt. Frog Collection Vol. #1 which contains the first three volumes of the series.Escaflowne Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-03-2002)
...he disc a spin in our Playstation 2 on the 19\" TV and the rainbows, while still visible, are much much less apparent. We\'ve received a lot of complains about our commenting on the rainbows which many people don\'t see, but they\'re definitely there o... Office Affairs/Co-Ed Affairs
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
...episode a spin on the English track, there was some fairly decent voice acting going on. A bit more overacting than was necessary, but not the usual dead performances you get during hentai.
Video:
Office Affairs is a pretty simple looking show with so... Slight Fever Syndrome
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
...ving it a spin on our low end system with just a regular video cable and it doesn\'t show those problems (but it also looks considerably softer as well). Barring that problem however, the disc looks pretty good with only a few areas that looked soft a... The View to a Kill (Sat 05-26-2007)
...if people spin words that you put out there or phrases that suggest things," Hasselbeck said. "And I gave you an opportunity two days ago to clarify the statement that got you in trouble on all those things." O'Donnell pointed o...Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #02: Battle in Moonlight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-26-2000)
...s given a spin while compiling this review, and sounded just as good overall. A definite kudos to both Media Blasters and the dubbing studio Bang Zoom for doing such a good ending song.
On the video side, things look decent overall, with a few excepti... Wings of Honneamise
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-28-2000)
...gave it a spin on our Sony S3000 using the Toshiba 36\" we did most of our reviews on prior to the HDTV. The Sony definitely handled the downconversion issues with ease, but it also accentuated the softness of the transfer. The Sony also had a couple o... Phantom Quest Corp.
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-21-2000)
What They SayParty-girl Ayaka Kisaragi turned her late-night lifestyle into a business that gives new meaning to the term ?graveyard shift!? While it may seem easier for Ayaka to round up troublesome spirits than to put a corporate spin on her own free-wh... Adult DVD Review: Night Shift Nurses (Wed 12-12-2007)
This volume closes out this particular spin-off of the popular franchise as we take a look at the 11/27/2007 release of Night Shift Nurses: Kranke Vol. #3 (of 3) from Adult Source Media.Manga Review: Moon Boy (Mon 07-23-2007)
Ron\'s taking a spin with one of the older titles we\'ve had on hand with a look at the May 2006 release of Moon Boy Vol. #1 (of 3) from ICE Kunion.Legendary Confirms 300 Follow-Up
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
...if it's a spin-off to the 2007 smash hit. The trade also confirms that original director Zack Snyder---who recently wrapped up filming on Watchmen---is interested in this next story by Miller though he won't officially commit to leading production unti... Advance Review: Wedding Peach (Wed 05-26-2004)
We had another night where we couldn\'t watch anything too \"mature\" as I had the girls with me, so we took the 06/01/2004 release of Wedding Peach Vol. #3 from ADV Films for a spin.Comicscape: Dan Didio’s Countdown to Internet Crisis
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-25-2008)
...Universe, spinning off into other titles and bringing some consistency to the publisher’s line. But, it got out of control. It seemed like the series merely directed readers to yet more spin-offs to buy. Now, certain issues have &l... WWPhilly: Marvel Secret Invasion Panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)
...nevitable spin off books and cross over titles. If you have been reading Secret Invasion you know you have to read the Avengers to follow along.
Marvel revealed many of these books for the rest of the year:
Secret Invasion: Thor will be done by... Book Buzz: Starship Troopers Nostalgia
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-26-2008)
First there was the CGI-animated television spin-off ROUGHNECKS, then the financially crippled DVD sequel STARSHIP TROOPERS 2: HERO OF THE FEDERATION. A smattering of comic and game adaptations, including Markosia’s steady stream of graphic noveliza... Newly Reviewed: Parasite Dolls (Tue 10-26-2004)
...it in its spin-offs.UK DVD Review: Adventures of the Mini-Goddesses (Thu 02-24-2005)
The people at MVM are continuing to go for all Belldandy material they can get their hands on and on 02/07/2005 they released Adventures of the MiniGoddesses Vol. #1 (of 4), the very cute and comical spin-off with the girls in tiny-size.Early DVD Review: Law of Ueki (Thu 07-12-2007)
Taking a spin through next weeks set of releases, we\'ve got an early look at the 07/17/2007 release of Law of Ueki Vol. #8 (of 13) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Tsubasa (Fri 07-13-2007)
Taking another spin into next week, we\'ve got a bit of an early look at the 07/17/2007 release of Tsubasa Vol. #2 (of 6) from FUNimation.Manga Review: Blind Date (Fri 06-29-2007)
Ariadne\'s taking a spin in the romance aisle this morning with a look at the May 2006 release of one of the Harlequin Violet titles, Blind Date, from Dark Horse.Early DVD Review: Wings of Rean (Mon 06-18-2007)
Taking a spin into next month, we\'ve got an early look at the 07/10/2007 release of Wings of Rean Vol. #2 (of 3) from Bandai Visual USA.Early DVD Review: Kamichu (Tue 09-19-2006)
Taking another spin into the month of October, we\'ve got an early review today of the 10/17/2006 release of Kamichu Vol. #3 (of 4) from Geneon Entertainment.Mumbling Kitsune: Mega Man: The Future Brings the Past
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 05-18-2008)
...f a dozen spin-offs since its start in the '80s, making the very name pretty intimidating.
Fortunately, the translation of Mega Man Zero: Complete Works bodes well for the original blue hero of justice. If the guide does well, there's a chance s... Opening Credits
by Matt Kamen (Tue 07-11-2006)
...Torchwood spin-off in October to look forward too. If it's half as good as Doctor Who has been, it'll be a damn fine show. Yaaar! Jim lad! The second biggest event of note this week was the London premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.... I Am Curious, Yellow Hat
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
...GEORGE (a spin-off from their popular RAFFY & THE 9 MONKEYS), might not like the way their charming original artwork has been slicked up, but the film retains a lot of the books' charm, and the voice work (Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross)... CITY OF SAINTS AND MADMEN Excerpt #1
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)
... his head spin quite so much. Dradin moved onignoring an old man defecating on the sidewalk (trousers down around his ankles) and neatly sidestepping an Occidental woman around whom flopped live carp as she, armed with a club, me thodically beat at the... THE NEW AVENGERS #15
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-27-2006)
... a little spin, but Cho's usual unbelievably hot women would probably just serve as a distraction here and I appreciate his restraint. This issue won't attract any new readers to this series, but it's a decent little romp for those already with the ti... Dixar!
by Brian Thomas (Sat 01-28-2006)
... a sloppy spin-off of the ARCHIE franchise, but I always got kind of a kick out of GROOVIE GHOULIES, and there are other Filmation shows that I'm wondering are part of this package. ***** Whatever is buying up whatever, you won't have to buy anything t... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
...ll of the spin-off miniseries and finished none of them after evacuating New Orleans. They simply didn't interest me enough to continue. Conversely, I enjoyed most of DC's COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS titles, excluding THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR and THE RET... More Miyazaki!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 03-04-2006)
...ony) 1968 spin-off from UNDERDOG about sly Native American gophers outwitting US cavalry coyotes. (O) GULLIVER'S TRAVELS (Koch) Hanna-Barbera version of the classic Jonathan Swift novel. (O) HERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL (Sony) (O) HOLLY HOBBIE & FRI... You get what you pay for
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-20-2006)
...R) SG-1's spin-off settles into its new time slot after the Time Lord.STARGATE SG-1 (11 PM PST, Sci Fi Channel) "Off the Grid" (R) A latenight repeat of this season nine episode. SATURDAY, MARCH 25HU$TLE (10 PM PST, AMC) "Episode 11" Another night, a... Action & Adventure
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-01-2006)
...a rousing spin around the podium. Newman displays is penchant for gentle melody well, and the score is enjoyable if a little predictable in its tonality and scope.
POSEIDON
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Michael Giacchino has taken his IMPOSSIBLES v... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
...ague, two spin-off films for Wolverine and Magneto, respectively, seem likely. In other news, a couple of readers have asked why we're talking about a movie in a comic book column. Film adaptations remain an intrinsic part of the modern comic readin... CTHULHU TALES #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 05-12-2006)
Anthology books rarely last long, so it's probably best that Boom! just published CTHULHU TALES as a one-shot graphic novel. However, it nicely harkens back to the EC horror titles from the 1950s, though with a distinctly Lovecraftian spin. For those unaw... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
... positive spin on what could, at best, be seen as a necessary evil. As you quite rightly pointed out, the difference between Wolverine drinking a Dr. Pepper rather than a Coke is negligible. And, I want Marvel and DC to profit from their work. Despite ... See Dick
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)
...x) Sitcom spin-off of the popular drinking game in which players take a drink every time someone says, "Bob". (O) THE BOSTON STRANGLER (Anthem) New version of the story of plumber/serial killer Albert DeSalvo. Includes commentrak and behind-the-scenes.... Music in the Key of Snow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-22-2005)
...ne-season spin-off of exploring the adventures of THE X-FILES's supporting trio of conspiracy busters. Here, his music took on a mixture of electronic patriotism and a hearty MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-styled vibe dominated by electric guitars, emphasizing bo... GENERATION M #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-01-2005)
Most COMICSCAPE readers know that, except for WOLVERINE and their Ultimate counterpart, I avoid the X-Men like the plague. The continuity mess, innumerable series and spin-offs, and blatant milking of the franchise turned me off to Marvel's mutants a lon... Fight Club
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-26-2005)
... ANGEL, a spin-off of BUFFY: THE VAMPIRE SLAYER that ran from 1999 through 2004, often featuring running storylines between the two shows. The album, ANGEL: Live Fast.
ANGEL: Live Fast. Die Never
© Virgin
Die Never (released on Virgin in t... Comicscape - June 22, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-22-2005)
...itching a spin-off miniseries called PRETEEN TITANS, but Didio won't return his calls. TEEN TITANS GO #20 $2.25Comics for children who don't read comics. YEAR ONE BATMAN SCARECROW #2 (OF 2) $5.99In this issue, Batman frightens Eric Draven and...get it?... Comicscape - May 18, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)
... thing to spin off in that direction. I think it just happened that way. We didn't lay it out like that. I knew Mike Richardson before from Dark Horse." "Yeah, they did the original ARMY OF DARKNESS comic years ago," I said. "Yeah, we had a good taste ... Not With a Bang...
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-16-2005)
... previous spin-off, and the last few movies) put together could have offered up so slipshod and ineffectual an hour as "These Are the Voyages…" I wasn't bothered, in theory, by the presence of Riker and Troi (both of whom should have tried to ... Get Your Post On
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-09-2005)
...mer plays spin doctor as the Chinese try to discover who was behind the raid on their embassy. Meanwhile, here's a real-world cliffhanger for ya: will 24 be moving to NBC next season?LAS VEGAS (8 PM CST, NBC) "Magic Carpet Fred." I think I've seen th... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
... that the Spin Doctors' first album, Up For Grabs, was actually really good, and in the middle of it their lead singer sings the Looney Tunes theme song. Their drummer flawlessly segues into "Big Fat Funky Booty". Their drummer was sick. And I think I ... Comicscape - July 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
...makes the spin-off miniseries feel like Ultimate-style reboots, and the scenarios will likely resonate less with readers. Both companies have also released ancillary books to clarify the storylines DC with its catch-you-up scrapbook, PRELUDE TO INFINI... ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 11-25-2005)
...effort to spin a bit of substance into a story that could've been rife with origin clichés. While perplexing in a couple of parts, this first issue manages to offer a compelling, original story coupled with an "iconic" depiction of Superman. Unlike the... Who am I and why am I here?
by Jason Davis (Mon 11-28-2005)
... years of spin-offs and feature films and your left with three solid years of adventure with a conscience (Yes, I count the somewhat compromised third season because producer Fred Freiberger managed quite a few astonishing episodes despite the limitati... The Piller of Our Community
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-07-2005)
...ry Brooks spin-off A MAN CALLED HAWK on disc too.Sean writes: "I read your article last week. But seeing all the replies with shows gave me some ideas and comments myself. Number one on my DVD wish list HANDS DOWN is THE TICK. MAX HEADROOM? Maybe but o... I Giggle When I Type 'Mail Bag'
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-17-2005)
...and Brent Spiner running a coffee house while Carla Gugino makes recurring appearances as a GILMORE-clever folk singer. I do grant, however, that is interesting to see THE X-FILES from the POV of the Cigarette-Smoking Man. I just wish that the show w... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
...cinematic spin, but too often, his terse exchanges (like the expert parody you offered) seem like laziness and a plain old waste of space. Such a waste of space is what then leads to miniseries being spread too thin (House of M, anyone?) and appearing ... COMICSCAPE PART DEUX: SHARPENING THE BLADE WITH A SPIKE
by KURT AMACKER (Thu 06-29-2006)
...g a fresh spin to a character, and it need not stand as the end of a franchise. Unfortunately, Jones impersonates Snipes a little too well in manner and tone, and not enough in physique and presence. He deadpans his dialogue infrequently and stoicall... Tenchi Universe Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-19-2000)
...ve this a spin in our older Toshiba direct view set on the Sony 3000 player and that smoothed out more of the edge enhancement, so your mileage may vary.
Packaging:
One of the more amusing things I\'ve been doing with each Tenchi Universe release is c... "The Reaping"
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 04-05-2007)
...your head spin. (Rea shows what a trouper he is by delivering all of it with commendable urgency.) There’s a sense that two entirely different mythologies got stitched together here in order to bring us the final result, which is suitably eeri... "Grindhouse"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-06-2007)
...ings of a spin-off Grindhouse movie) to joy ride in someone else’s vintage muscle car, putting themselves in a very vulnerable and hair-raising situation just at the moment Stuntman Mike strikes. Perhaps Mike should have chosen someone other t... Focus making "Hanna"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)
According to Variety, Focus Features is developing a film named Hanna, which is a reverse spin on The Professional.The film will follow a 14-year-old raised by her father to be a cold-hearted killing machine who must now learn how to be a girl.In The Prof... "Jericho: Heart of Winter"
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-10-2007)
... up for a spin-off where they travel the devastated countryside looking for Hawkins’s teammates and protecting the weak from the mercenaries and radiation mutated monsters left after the attacks. Well, maybe not. Some of the other ... Stone’s Alex again
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-27-2007)
...rmando Crispino featuring a score by Ennio Morricone. See more below. (O) THE BIG SHOW (Alpha) Gene Autrey adventure. (O) BOILING POINT / FRONTIER JUSTICE (Alpha) Hoot Gibson western double feature. (O) ... "Dragon Drive Vol. 1"
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-12-2007)
...give it a spin. Long Time Coming Back
by Matt Kamen (Sat 04-21-2007)
...octor Who spin-off Torchwood, was Gareth David Lloyd. Also in attendance were Warwick Davis, Kenny Baker and Chris Barrie. I understand more will be in attendance, subject to availability and work commitments, at September’s event.
The ... NBC Announces HEROES: ORIGINS
by News Editor (Mon 05-14-2007)
NBC has announced they are developing a spin-off of HEROES called HEROES: ORIGINS.
ORIGINS will center on characters not yet seen on the original show. NBC will ask viewers to pick their favorite character from HEROES: ORIGINS, w... Deluxe Húrin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-15-2007)
... his wild spin on Arthurian legend with The Broken Kings, the third volume in The Merlin Codex series. Juliet Marillier also unveils the third novel in her own Bridei Chronicles series with the hardback release of The Well of Shades.
On paperb... 7 Wonders
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 05-14-2007)
...7 Wonders spin rather than stay on the same level over and over you move to different areas of the world to match emblems/runes up, where you try and construct the Seven Wonders of the World. Like Bejewelled the game is also set up on a grid system kee... Rhysmyth, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 05-09-2007)
...bly bland spin-off in Tokyopop's Original English Language manga line.
In Anthony Andora's Rhysmyth manga, DDR-type dance-off consoles have become more commonplace in school gymnasiums than basketball hoops. When clumsy high school student El... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
...irley can spin a fascinating tale as easily as he can render a multidimensional character. Last but not least Variable Star, one of Robert A. Heinlein’s outlined-but-never finished novels, gets fleshed out and narrated by author Spider Robinson i... Amanda Tapping joins "Stargate Atlantis"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-21-2007)
According to Sci Fi, Amanda Tapping has signed on to join the cast of the Stargate spin off, Stargate Atlantis. Tapping previously played in the show Stargate SG-1.Tapping will reprise her role as Lt. Col. Samantha Carter in Atlantis. She play... "Gyakushu!: Volume One"
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 02-18-2007)
... his own spin the classic drifter story. And not only does Gyakushu stand out from its genre, it stands out from hundreds of manga titles in general with its stark black and white inking (and use of washed-over greys to illustrate flashbacks)... Forgotten Realms, H.G. Wells, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-12-2006)
It's a Wizards of the Coast week with four new paperback releases from the Forgotten Realms universe along with a continuing installment from the D&D War-Torn series. H.G. Wells' Star Begotten gets a modern day facelift after nearly seven decades of being... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
...your head spin! Includes the original THE EXORCIST, EXORCIST 2: THE HERETIC, EXORCIST 3 and EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING. Hmmm. That's hardly complete. Oh, and EXORCIST: DOMINION. Plus commentraks, Making-Of and more. (O) FARSCAPE Starburst Edition Season ... The Lone Ranger
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-08-2006)
...realistic spin. Matthews and artist Sergio Carriello show the blood absent from so many prior depictions of the Lone Ranger. This isn't Clayton Moore on Saturday morning television. This is UNFORGIVEN and its attendant visceral consequences. Carrie... Flatout 2
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 08-31-2006)
... to put a spin on the character once they leave the vehicle, and you can also give them a bit of a nudge to obtain a bit more height. I must admit that a few of the mini-games are too difficult to be fun, at least at first. If you have patience then ev... Jayne can't help it
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-08-2006)
...urohorror spin-off of Jean Rollin's LIVING DEAD GIRL. Includes alternate ending. (O) RIGHT TO FIGHT: SUPERKICKERS (Crash) (O) SHOTGUN (Echo Bridge) Tough cop Stuart Chapin traces his sister's murderer to a small town in Mexico, where he has to fight ... Horus Heresy, McKenna, Asher, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-10-2006)
...st unique spin-off since Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy. With Rosenberg's broad knowledge of weaponry, insightful critique on warrior ethics, and inherent knack for writing sword-wielding action, this first book in The Paladins series already has reader... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 4"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 11-02-2006)
...e of the spin-off series Angel. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great episodes and the writers do some good character things here, but overall this season just feels like a big mess.
Season three ended with Buffy really knowi... MGM shows green to two "Stargate" films
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-15-2007)
... Atlantis spin-off, and we're also steadfast in our dedication to extending the franchise. Stargate is an indelible brand for MGM and we will support it well into the future."Stargate: The Ark of Truth will bring a conclusion to the primary storyl... Mark Steven talks "Preacher"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-16-2007)
...r who can spin back the world and reverse time. ... I like the guy who's blind who dresses up like a devil and jumps out the window. I think that's really interesting. Or Preacher: It's, like, a guy who's forced into being a preacher, who comes up with... Columbia goes spying with "Edwin A. Salt"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-12-2007)
... a unique spin on it. Heck I've watched multiple films with that exact same premise already, why do I need to see this film as well? Happy New Year!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 01-01-2007)
Yes, Happy New Year – and holy smoke! And I thought there were few DVD releases last week! Well, the short list this week gives us a chance to go over what’s on the way in 2007 in the field of animation. Barnyard is a spin-off... Anime Goes Bump in the Night
by Janet Houck (Thu 12-21-2006)
...here is a spin-off OVA series, Nurse Witch Komugi (ADV Films), which features the same characters but it is much more insanely comedic.
The often-confusing Boogiepop Phantom (The Right Stuf International) series, whose episodes run in a non-... Music At World’s End
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
...h his own spin on the franchise, Young’s own voice is heard in the powerful theme for The Sandman, the devilish villainy of Venom, as well as the emotional web between Peter Parker, Mary Jane and Harry Osborne. Even with the studio’s decisi... Please Twins Vol. #1 (also w/LE box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-22-2004)
...s takes a spin in the same realm as that series and brings new characters into play.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this show in its original language of Japanese. The show has a good stereo mix to it with a solid use of dialo... Bride of Deimos Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-23-2004)
...s an evil spin on the classic tale of Kaguya, the moon princess, found by a bamboo cutter inside a bamboo tree. Minako then travels to a remote island where she learns that not all the evil in this world is Deimos' fault. Finally, we learn why Deimos i... Planet Ladder Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-15-2004)
...s her own spin on the ancient Japanese tale of the woodsman who found a baby inside the trunk of a bamboo tree he cut down. He and his wife raised her as their own daughter whom they named Kaguya. When she grew up, they discovered she was the Moon Prin... Gunparade March Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 05-30-2005)
... to put a spin on this familiar storyline by focusing more on the relationships that can occur with these teenage pilots during these harsh times. Is it possible to find love in a time of constant war?
The story begins with a bit of an alternate hist... Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-16-2004)
...g Louie a spin-kick to the cheek as Melissa and Genie watch in disgust. Cute! Inside ADV gives readers six full color pages, including: a wonderful volume header featuring Louie and a two-page spread of the whole crew for a chapter header. These piece... InuYasha (Action Edition) Vol.#03
by Megan Lavey (Sat 05-22-2004)
...n unusual spin to the time travel device used in manga and the introduction of several recurring characters and one of the main members of the Inuyasha party.
The first four chapters pick up with Inuyasha, Kagome and Myouga traveling through Mushashi'... Ikebukuro West Gate Park Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-29-2004)
...starts to spin a tale about something that has been going down recently. The story is so vivid and easy to relate to, that everyone present is stuck on every word. We feel pain, disgust, envy, joy and anger over the comrade we may have never met. In ou... King of Wolves (aka Ohrou) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 11-22-2005)
... the head spin. When they get together to create a manga featuring time travel, the Mongol Empire, gladiator fighting, war battles, and a historical twist on Ghengis Khan all packed togther in ONE volume...well, my head just exploded. With King of Wo... Monster Collection Vol.#02
by Connie Zhang (Wed 06-27-2007)
...t Itoh\'s spin on this conventional formula breaks no new ground in this volume. Previously, he introduced us to two extremely likable characters Kasche, ditzy summoner extraordinaire and Cuervo, kindhearted mercenary-for-hire who hit it off right away... Whistle! Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-07-2005)
...lying and spin it into a counter-attack. She can turn around issues on self-esteem and turn it into a piece on teamwork. She can turn a father-son conflict, into a drama of tactics on the field. But this isn't even to good part. She can even make pract... Priest Vol.#05
by Jarred Pine (Thu 04-28-2005)
... had me gasping for breath. It’s about to get really dark here folks, and no punches are spared.
So we got epic holy wars, fallen angels wanting revenge on God, human bloodbaths, crusaders against God, and a heretic trial judge who is about to ... Cafe Kichijouji de Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 04-11-2006)
...put a new spin on this theme with its over-the-topness. It's fine for the first few chapters, but I wonder, as I wait in anticipation for Volume 2, how long it can maintain that freshness.
I'm big into character development, and Café is sadly lacking... Priest Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-28-2005)
...ingenious spin on it by adding in the gothic horror elements. The first volume is pure action bliss, but contains enough tidbits of story to keep an interest in reading more. Ivan Isaacs is such a great, conflicted anti-hero, a Priest who lost the wo... Macross Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by jjmatthews (Wed 12-21-2005)
...different spin to the character\'s development. It\'s definitely a role that I need to see more of before I can form a final opinion one way or another.
In Summary:
Judging from this preview, this release of Macross seems like a sure-fire win for f... Godannar Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by mikedungan (Mon 09-12-2005)
...whole new spin on the genre that is very enjoyable. It also give the show a sense of humor that is all its own. And the women are beautiful beyond belief. The combination of frantic action, manic humor and delicious fanservice is near perfection. Revie... Battle Athletes Victory Vol. #8
by Mike Kiefl (Wed 02-06-2002)
...ully, the spine is back to normal. The front box art is nice, but after viewing this disc, I'll never think of Tomoe Midoh in the same way. The back has good information, some nice images, and it fills it up nicely. The menu is the exact same it has... Dog of Flanders
by Bill Hunsicker (Thu 02-07-2002)
...their own spin on it. I cannot recommend this release for these reasons and I will probably give it away and hope for an unedited bilingual version. If that does not happen, I may have to get the subtitled VHS version. Review EquipmentTelevision: RCA ... Princess Nine Vol. #2
by Edmund Lee (Tue 02-05-2002)
The Review!At last, the second volume of this sleeper hit arrived, and I gave it a good spin on the old DVD player and, boy, did I enjoyed everything in it. Need I say it? I love it.
The first episode starts off with the school semester starting off at K... Sexual Pursuit
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-15-2008)
...put a fun spin on things, both consensual and non consensual. The show overall has some good animation to it but nothing that stands out as too strong or memorable. It's a bit better than competent and its visual design overall is fairly standard but i...