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Steve Vai To Release Double-Album Concert on CD and DVD
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
Epic Records has announced a June 26th release for Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2, a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai’s electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare materia... Guitar Gods on DVD
by Randall Larson (Mon 09-05-2005)
Epic Records has announced an October 25th release date for Live in Tokyo, a DVD and double-disc CD featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Dream Theater's John Petrucci. These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the To... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... 
PRIMEVAL
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-19-2008)
...ically, a Steve Vai guitar break doesn’t work for Primeval but it happens more than once in these first two episodes. The special effects aren’t at all consistent with some looking pretty good and others looking just terrible. Bad special e... HALO 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-18-2004)
... virtuoso Steve Vai, who embellishes the essential tonalities of the underscore by vigorously slicing them to ribbons with soaring assaults from his high-flying axe. The exoticness that opens and closes the track gives the music an exotic mysterioso wh... A Fistful of Elfman with MIB II and Spidey's Score CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 07-17-2002)
...Guitarist Steve Vai [IMG8R]has compiled his occasional work for cinema into an impressive CD compilation called The Elusive Light and Sound Volume 1 (Favored Nations FN2220-2). The "Volume 1" suggests there may be additional material unearthed for a se... Joe Satriani to Team Up with John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert for 2007 G3 Tour
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-31-2007)
...hnson and Steve Vai, played to sold-out crowds throughout October and November, 1996 and was followed by successful treks in Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. The most recent North American G3 tour, in 2003, showcased Satriani, Vai and Yng... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
...guitarist Steve Vai also make an appearance, courtesy of Epic Records, and the album is produced by veteran music producer and Sumthing Else label founder Nile Rodgers. Commenting on the back-story to the Volume Two soundtrack release, Martin O'Donnell... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... Drawing Blood with Steve Niles
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
IDW published Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire miniseries, 30 Days of Night, in 2002. Launched with little fanfare, the book turned into a sleeper hit with sequels, spin-offs, and word of a film adaptation following shortly thereafter.... Steve Irwin: Croc 'n' Roll!
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Tue 07-16-2002)
It's 3:45 a.m. where Steve Irwin is atop the mountainous Great Dividing Range that runs along Australia's eastern coast - but the self-styled environmental crusader, TV documentary host and now movie star is already up and running around with his usual i... 5 Days of Steve Niles - Day 4
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-19-2007)
Blaire and Steve talk scary toys.
Steve Blum hob knobs as the Goblin on 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-23-2008)
Renowned voice actor Steve Blum embraces the villainous depths of Green Goblin's sinister tones in "Catalysts," an all-new episode of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premiering this Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on Kids' WB! on The... Steve Niles talks movie stuff
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-12-2004)
"I guess everyone knows by now that Joel Schumacher is working on 'Wake the Dead,'" said horror comic writer Steve Niles. Schumacher joined the film as a producer. "The movie is moving very fast now and I expect to have some news about that within a week ... 5 Days of Steve Niles - Day 2
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-18-2007)
'30 Days of Night' creator Steve Niles reveals all to G4tv. Steve Carr says 'Iron Fist' is in Marvel's waiting room (Thu 03-29-2007)
Steve Carr has been announced as the director for the Marvel Comics film 'Iron Fist,' but he is planning to make other projects first. It's not that he's not excited about it, it's just that Marvel is kind of busy. "I'd love it to be kind of dark and a...Steve Martin to play Perry White in 'Superman'? (Sat 11-27-2004)
Wizard Magazine, in their latest issue, claims that 'The Jerk' himself, Steve Martin is close to landing the role of Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White in the upcoming 'Superman' movie.Steve Englehart plotted Burton's first 'Batman' (Wed 11-29-2006)
Batman-On-Film.com interviewed 70s "Detective Comics" writer Steve Englehart. On of the topics covered was his involvement in what became the movie "Batman (1989). "...for the next ten years they had screenwriters try to adapt it [Batman]. Finally, th...Steve DeKnight talks Justice (Thu 12-21-2006)
Writer and director Steve DeKnight reveals more information on Smallville Justice.Steve Carell is nuts (for 'Over The Hedge') (Mon 04-24-2006)
"Well, I'm a Method guy, so I just really tried to listen to all the talking squirrels around me. I'd say about 80 to 90 percent of them have exactly that pitch," says Steve Carell, who voices Hammy the squirrel in "Over the Hedge". What's next for the...5 Days of Steve Niles - Day 3
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-18-2007)
'30 Days of Night' creator Steve Niles reveals all to G4tv. Steve Niles on 30 Days of Night Film
by Damon A. Schmidt (Mon 10-21-2002)
Steve Niles recently sat down with The Pulse to discuss, amongst other things, the film adaptation of his best selling
30 Days of Night.
Niles is writing the screen play for the project which some may recall was optioned by
Sam Raimi (Spider-... Video: 5 Days of Steve Niles - Day 1
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-18-2007)
'30 Days of Night' creator Steve Niles reveals all to G4tv. Steve Melching Talks The Batman (Wed 10-31-2007)
Comics Continuum chats with Steve Melching who has written seven episodes of 'The Batman', but his episode this Saturday, "A Mirror Darkly," marked a couple of firsts for him.Auction: 'Transformers' CD signed by Steve Jablonsky (Tue 10-16-2007)
Music aficionados take note: there's a copy of 'Transformers: The Score', the CD of the orchestral soundtrack from the smash-hit movie of 2007, signed by Transformers composer Steve Jablonsky, up for auction on eBay. Proceeds from the auction will be g...Steve Niles talks 30 Days of Night (Wed 11-01-2006)
"30 DAYS OF NIGHT crossed the 30 days of shooting mark and everything I'm seeing and hearing makes me think the film will be great. I hope they start releasing some images soon because I think you guys are going to be very happy." Steve Niles wrote on his...Voice Actor Steve Susskind Passes Away
by Jim Harvey (Thu 02-03-2005)
Voice actor Steve Susskind has died at the age of 62. Animation/Comic book fans may know him as the voice of Maxie Zeus from "Batman the Animated Series." Steve Gordon talks X-Men, Batman, and his future at Marvel Animation
by Jim Harvey (Thu 06-09-2005)
Steve Gordon talked to Marvel Animation Age about his work on X-men: Evolution, his cancelled Batman animated movie, and his future at Marvel Animation. Steve Carell denies Joker rumors (Fri 08-05-2005)
While doing press of '40 Year Old Virgin', funny man Steve Carell denied rumors that he'd appear as The Joker in the next 'Batman' movie. Carell said that he also had read those stories and that he would love do it if offered but that he doubts that t...Steve Martin to play Perry White? (Fri 10-08-2004)
A scooper claiming a loose connection to actor Steve Martin says the actor met with 'Superman' director Bryan Singer. Speculation is they talked about Martin playing Daily Planet chief Perry White. More...Video: Steve Niles on the evolution of '30 Days of Night' (Mon 10-09-2006)
'30 Days of Night' creator Steve Niles is excited that his vision is finally coming to life in the latest video blog from the movie.Steve Reeves, Star of Italian HERCULES FIlms, Passes Away. (Thu 05-04-2000)
Steve Reeves, who appeared as Hercules in a series of Italian adventure films during the `50s and `60s, passed away May 1 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California. The former bodybuilder died of complications from lymphoma. Born in Glasgow, Mont...WHAT LIES BENEATH: Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-27-2000)
With movies, much of the drama lies on the screen. Such is certainly the case with What Lies Beneath, the suspenseful new thriller from acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis, which scared up $29.7 million and the number one seat in its opening weekend. But a... SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF EARTH - Steve Gerber
by Edward Gross (Wed 08-16-2000)
Think you know everything there is to know about Superman? Guess again. Just when you think Superman couldn’t possibly go through any more permutations--even in terms of `imaginary` stories, a.k.a. `Elseworlds` in the DC Universe--along comes veteran comi... Steve Niles blog roles on!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-18-2007)
Steve Niles, author of the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, has dropped by Mania to do a bit of guest blogging!So far three blogs have been posted. You can find them at the following links:First BlogSecond BlogThird Blog28 Days Later: The After... Steve Niles guest blogs on Mania!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-14-2007)
Steve Niles, author of the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, has dropped by Mania to do a bit of guest blogging!His first blog went live on Friday afternoon, you can find it over here, and he will post another four blogs next week before we fina... Steve Jablonsky Goes from The Island to D-War
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-28-2006)
Steve Jablonsky has been commissioned to compose the original score for the action film D-WAR, directed by Korean filmmaker Hyung-rae Shim (2001 Yonggary). Produced by LA-based YGA Entertainment and starring Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster and E... Steve Niles Updates on CRIMINAL MACABRE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-27-2007)
Comic author Steve Niles talked at the Festival of Fear event about the on-going process of adapting his mini-series, CRIMINAL MACABRE, to the big screen. Niles, who has 30 DAYS OF NIGHT hitting the big screen in October and 30 DAYS OF NIGH... Steve Niles' sheds light on '30 Days of Night'
by Alex Dueben (Mon 10-22-2007)
Just back from the premiere of '30 Days of Night,' Steve Niles took a few minutes to speak with us about how happy he is with the film adaptation and what else he's working on.
C2F: Where did the original idea for '30 Days of Night' come from?
St... Steve Niles' FUSED!
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-08-2001)
Steve Niles' new comic book, FUSED!, will launch in March from Image Comics.Niles, whose writing credits include HELLSPAWN, SPAWN: THE DARK AGES and the SPAWN movie sequel, will be teaming with previous collaborators on the book, including penciler Nat Jo... Steve Winwood To Be Honored As BMI Icon
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-17-2005)
The performing rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) has announced that legendary songwriter and recording artist Steve Winwood will be honored as a BMI Icon at the company's annual London Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner will be held Novemb... Steve Jablonsky scores Michael Bay's THE ISLAND
by Randall Larson (Mon 06-13-2005)
SoundtrackNet has posted a report on Steve Jablonsky's recording session for the new Michael Bay science fiction/action thriller about cloning, THE ISLAND. Jablonsky, noted for scoring the 2003 remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, TV's DESPERATE HOUSEWI... Steve Jablonsky to score Hitcher remake
by Randall Larson (Tue 12-12-2006)
Steve Jablonsky continues to be the composer of choice for Hollywood remakes, following the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films and The Amityville Horror, not to mention The Island. Jablonsky’s latest score is The Hitcher, composed for a new version of th... Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin to get Action Figure
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-29-2006)
The late Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, will be immortalized in a new action figure designed in his likeness. The talking Irwin figure, which has been approved his family, will be unveiled at the International Toy Fair in New York Cit... Steve Shill Drives KNIGHT RIDER Pilot
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)
Doug Liman will not be directing the new update of the tech car K.I.T.T due to a busy schedule with upcoming feature films, says the Hollywood Reporter. Instead, he will still executive produce the backdoor 2 hour pilot for NBC while Steve Shill will hand... Steve Niles' 'Hyde' coming to comics and film
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-21-2003)
Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes (responsible for the 'Chainsaw' remake) is also at work to bring a fresh interpretation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde to the screen with Steve Niles creatively connected to the project.
Creature Corner has an exclusive first loo... Jim Carrey and Steve Carell to voice Dr. Seuss film
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-13-2006)
Jim Carrey and Steve Carell have both signed on to voice characters in the upcoming Dr. Seuss CGI animated feature film, Horton Hears a Who, for 20th Century Fox.Carrey will voice Horton while Carell voces the mayor of Who-ville.The film will center on an... Steve Niles talks about his work
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-01-2006)
Steve Niles recently updated his blog with various information on his upcoming projects which include 30 Days of Night.Niles writes, "I've spent a great deal of the last few months playing catch-up on deadlines and I'm happy to report that I'm not on... Thomas Jane & Steve Niles Mini Series Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-17-2007)
You can see graphic novelist Steve Niles (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) and Thomas Jane (THE PUNISHER) posing for the camera here at the 2005 Comic Con. Well, Scifi Wire has published their upcoming slate for the new programming lineup and inside, they gave some deta... Designer Steve Gordon talks 'X-Men: Evolution' (Sat 02-11-2006)
"If we could have gotten away with a nude (Mystique) - look like in the film we would have, but I don't think Kids WB was quite ready for that." says GordonJeffrey Willerth and Patricia Tallman Chat Transcript (Mon 06-26-2000)
SteveVP Hello. We`re going to be chatting today with Patricia Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth, of the television series BABLYLON 5. Before throwing the conversation open to visitors, I would like to start the chat by repeating a question I posed to Jerry Doy...Mark Steve Johnson ponders matters of the heart in 'Ghost Rider' (Tue 12-05-2006)
"You want to come back to the basic tenants of what the movie is about - what would you do for love? That's what the movie is about," says Mark Steven Johnson of 'Ghost Rider'. "Would you sell your soul for love? Would you ride through hell for love? What...Peter Segal gets 'Smart' and says 'Shazam!'
by Alex Dueben (Tue 09-04-2007)
You probably know Peter Segal as the director of 'Naked Gun 33 1/3' and 'Anger Management', among other films. He's now directing 'Get Smart', a remake of the classic television show with Steve Carrell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Dwayne "The Rock" Johns... What I Got for Christmas: Alice Cooper and the Crocodile Hunter
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 12-31-2000)
Normally, I leave the toy reviews to other writers, but this Christmas I got some pretty cool stuff that should appeal to other people like me: i.e., those who don’t necessarily collect action figures but don’t mind owning them if they relate to some of t... CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
by Tony Whitt (Sun 04-28-2002)
In an unpublished review written not long after September 11, I lambasted the recent issue of CAPTAIN AMERICA because the patriotic homilies Cap was often fond of spouting in that incarnation rang so hollow in the wake of the horror we'd all witnessed. Ca... Comicscape February 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-09-2005)
Being that this is my first regular column for Comicscape, I've decided to devote an entire column to my favorite subject: me. That's right this column is all about yours truly. Settle in while I recount my earliest memories of sitting in a hospital wi... 'Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!!' returns to DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-28-2008)
Remember 'Sam & Max: Freelance Police'? That was Steve Purcell's indie comic that road the comics-to-toon boom of the 1990s into animation and video game fame. We'll, they're coming back to DVD on March 11th with a complete series edition from Shout F... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the unknown with Comicscape! San Diego Comic-Con has left me with rant material for the rest of the calendar year and beyond. Marvel’s decision to publish Amazing Spider-Ma... Mike Oeming Shoots 'Six'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-28-2005)
Comic creator Mike Oeming has taken his first foray into filmmaking with a short movie based on his recent one-shot comic book "Six". Oeming is well known to comic fans as the artist on "Powers", but has more-recently taken on writing chores of his book... Colorful
by Mark McPherson (Sat 05-10-2003)
The Review!If Agent Aika has taught us anything...then it\'s failed. The point is, fanservice sells, but how do you sell it effectively? Simple. Hand it out in small, but exciting shorts. A formula for perfection.
Audio: It doesn\'t matter to me, but the... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... Marvel Comics November Solicitation HEROES
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics line of hero books: INCREDIBLE HULK #34Cover by Kaare AndrewsWritten by Bruce Jones; art by John Romita, Jr. and Tom PalmerBeginning a new era as legendary horror comics' writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), pen... Comicscape - August 17, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-17-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another edition of THERE GOES YOUR LIFE!. Last week, Voodoo Maverick's Tedd Walley and John Williams helped me walk you through the soul-sucking, wallet-draining endeavor that is self-publishing. This week,... Comicscape - November 9, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-09-2005)
I stared at the sporadic Uptown traffic on Oak Street through the open, boarded-up door of More Fun Comics that overcast Sunday afternoon. Two months ago Hurricane Katrina decimated the Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds dead and even more homeless, displaced, ... Stardate 0007.21: News From the Side
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-21-2000)
Last weekend, fans from around North America and elsewhere convened for the excellent annual Toronto Trek convention. I attended as a panelist, moderating discussions on everything from real-world science to space romances to intolerance of gay fans to pr... FANTASTIC FOUR: BIG TOWN
by James Busbee (Wed 11-08-2000)
This is a tale of two Big Towns. Fantastic Four: Big Town, the much-talked about four-issue mini-series, tells the story of a world where the advanced technology of Marvel’s superheroes has filtered down to the street-level everyday society. But in recent... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)
If you're thinking of taking in Terry Zwigoff's film GHOST WORLD, you should be aware that it's not about ghosts. And while it's based on a comic book, it also doesn't feature anyone with superpowers. Also missing in action are monsters, guns, secret iden... THE OUTER LIMITS: Joyride
by Frank Garcia (Tue 11-02-1999)
Actor Cliff Robertson stood in front of the cameras, clad in an astronaut’s bulky white spacesuit. Black velvet drapes surrounded him. With diffused spotlights illuminating him, director James Head watching from behind the camera, and a production crew st... Oscar's evil twin The Spirit Awards
by Paul Zimmerman (Sat 03-30-2002)
Picture a large white tent on a beach in Santa Monica, Calif. Now picture limousines pulling up to that tent, stars filing out and collecting awards. All this occurred last Saturday as the IFP/West hosted the 17TH Annual Spirit Awards, a kind of Bizarro W... X-Men Evolution Producer Talks About Season 3
by Jim Harvey (Thu 10-31-2002)
Comics2Film's
Jim Harvey caught up with Craig Kyle, one of the head producers for X-Men:
Evolution, to talk about not only his work on the hit animated Kids'WB!
series, but how he got into animation and what attracted him to doing X-Men:
Evolution. An... G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS get new artists
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-23-2002)
G.I. JOE and MICRONAUTS will be getting new artists in a shuffling of the Devil's Due books at Image Comics.Kevin Sharpe is the new artist of G.I. JOE, beginning with G.I. JOE #11. He takes the place of Steve Kurth, who will take over the art on MICRONAUT... Oni Press' POUNDED
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)
Oni Press has announced the April debut of POUNDED, a three-issue, monthly mini-series from writer Brian Wood and artist Steve Rolston. Here's how Oni describes the book:"The new story of broken hearts and busted heads follows hardcore punk wannabe and ar... Thumbs Away!
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-30-2001)
Though Hollywood pundits might consider writer/director/comedian Steve Oedekerk's greatest successes to be his stints on THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (as writer), PATCH ADAMS (also as writer) and ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS (as writer/director), many would beg ... THQ to Build MONSTER HOUSE
by News Editor (Tue 11-29-2005)
THQ has announced it has been named interactive game licensee for Columbia Pictures' digitally rendered live action feature MONSTER HOUSE from executive producers Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg. The film is directed by Gil Kenan, produced by Jack Ra... Ship of Ghouls - Part Two
by Marc Shapiro (Tue 10-29-2002)
As the first non-William Castle remake from Dark Castle Productions, director Steve Beck's GHOST SHIP looks to fill the ghastlyand successfulshoes of previous Dark Castle pics THIRTEEN GHOSTS and HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Today, Beck continues his talk with ... THE ULTIMATES 2 #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-08-2004)
After a clandestine mission to save hostages in Iraq, Steve Rogers comes to grips with the negative press attention paid to S.H.I.E.L.D's use of superheroes outside the country and his own relationship with Janet Pym. The press really gets ugly, though, w... Debney's Passion
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-02-2004)
No matter what your views of the film or of its subject matter, taken on its own merits, the film score to THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is a remarkable composition. John (THE RELIC, END OF DAYS, SPY KIDS, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, etc) Debney has crafted an inte... X-Men
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-08-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONJohn Powell (THE BOURNE IDENTITY, ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN, SHREK) has composed a magnificent, melodic, and powerfully reverent score for X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, released last week by Varese Sarabande Records. The music has plenty ... Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-26-2006)
Universal Studios was the House of Horror during the 1930s, but they weren�t the only studio to produce tales of terror. Following the success of DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN, MGM tried to get in on the action with a commitment to shock aimed at reprising ... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... "28 Days Later: The Aftermath" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sun 04-15-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a giveaway of the Steve Niles graphic Novel, 28 Days Later: The Aftermath.28 Days Later: The Aftermath features four original, inter-connected stories all written by Steve, with art by Dennis Calero, Diego Ol... Stars of Gurren Lagann to Appear at NYAF
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)
THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL WELCOMES
THREE MEMBERS OF THE GURREN LAGANN CAST
Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced Gurren Lagann stars Tony Oliver, Kyle Hebert, and Steve Blum will all attend its 20... Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Disney’s latest computer-animated feature, Meet The Robinsons, opens on March 30th and comes complete with a stirring score by Danny Elfman. The soundtrack album comes out on March 27th from Walt Disney R... 30 Days Is Comics Phenom
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-21-2002)
According to a
recent press release from IDW Publishing, Steve Niles' 30 Days of Night
is scoring as a hit on several fronts.
As readers at
this site know well, the movie garnered almost instantaneous interest from
Hollywood with the motion picture... Press Release: Bandai Entertainment Inc. announces New York Anime Festival schedule!
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2008)
September 18, 2008 (Cypress, CA) –Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced its New York Anime Festival schedule today and welcomes fans to attend the many exciting events at this year’s convention.
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT PANELS
Bandai Entertainment... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... Comic-Con Pitch: WESTERN TALES OF TERROR
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-15-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
first in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
Today's w... 'Grunts' co-creator comments on war stories
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-16-2008)
Word has traveled round the web today about a possible 'Grunts' movie that could conflict with another comic-to-film offering. Co-creator Shannon Eric Denton talked to Comics2Film about the rumors.
[NOTE: Before I get into the story, I have to disclose t... Thomas Jane on 'Cal MacDonald', takes a shot at 'Punisher' (Sun 10-21-2007)
IESB has an exclusive audio interview with actor Thomas Jane who talks about starring in a 'Criminal Macabre' movie and takes a poke at the 'Punisher' sequel. When asked if he's going to topline a 'Criminal Macabre' movie featuring Steve Niles' Cal Mac...The Elevator: 'Gutwrencher'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-22-2008)
On one side: producers, directors and other Hollywood players looking for the next big thing.
On the other side are the comic book artists and writers creating the next big thing.
In between is...The Comics2Film Elevator.
Five simple questions.... C2F Cinema: Latest Fan Film Hits The Mark
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 05-30-2004)
Last week fans discovered a new
fan film in the C2F
Cinema which may be the first time this popular DC Comics hero has gotten
the live-action treatment. The clip is a trailer for "Green Arrow", an
indie short film based on the Justice Le... Lost in Translation Goes to ADV Films
by Allen Divers (Sun 05-04-2003)
Last week, I had a unique opportunity. It all started about a month ago when I wrote an email to Andrew Nelson, the PR Manager over at ADV Films. The email discussed an upcoming article series that I was planning for one of the websites I write for. In th... Mel Brooks Talks New SMART
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)
Comedic genius Mel Brooks would know a thing or two about Get Smart, seeing how he co-created the classic television series with Buck Henry in 1965. Judging from his impressive resume of comedic masterpieces, he would also know a thing or two about the co... Lewton Horrors on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 06-23-2005)
Just in time for Halloween, Warner Home Video has announced that the complete VAL LEWTON HORROR COLLECTION will be available on DVD October 4. These horror classics have been out of print since their release in a laserdisc box set in the 1990s, and with t... ProgAID EP Available
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-22-2005)
ProgAID was set-up in the wake of the terrible earthquake and Tsunami disaster that tragically struck on the December 26th 2004. F2 Music decided to co-ordinate the recording of a CD single to help raise as much money as possible for those that need it.Th... Six Million Dollar Man, The
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-22-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Comedy.Studio:Dimension Films/Universal Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Development Hell.Who's In It:Jim Carrey.Who's Making It:Todd Phillips (Director, Screenwriter; Larry Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Scott Faye (Pr... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
Kurt: How did you break into the comics industry? Tim: I worked my way up through the role playing game industry. I started doing that in 1986 and worked pretty steadily until about 1996. I started at the bottom and worked my way up the totem pole. By the... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... 30 DAYS of Night Series on FEARnet
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-25-2007)
It seems that FEARnet, Columbia Pictures & Graphic Novelist Steve Niles are joining forces to bring all you horror fans something in connection with their upcoming release, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. The vampire tale is based off of Niles creation and centers ... Get Smart
by Development Heck (Sat 12-03-2005)
Release Date: June 20, 2008 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Peter Segal Screenwriter: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember Cast: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, Terry Crews, David Koechner, James Ca... Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... COMICSCAPE: Reports of my Death have been Greatly Exaggerated
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-12-2008)
Ever since that famous rocket carrying its oh-so-precious cargo was launched from the doomed planet of Krypton back in 1939, it seems that death and superheroes have been constant companions. Most didn’t have to endure the demise of an entire plane... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #2
by Tony Whitt (Fri 02-15-2002)
I certainly don't need to tell you how incredible Alan Moore's work is-it's hardly a surprise to hear that he's one of the most talented and innovative writers around, et cetera, et cetera. It's more of a surprise when his work doesn't live up to that tal... Winner: 'Sam & Max' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-11-2008)
Updated March 11th
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by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-20-2008)
Updated March 20th
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by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2008)
Updated March 25th
Congratulations Batman15
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The email address you registered the site with is a ... CAPTAIN AMERICA #5
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-15-2002)
With all the spear-rattling and cries for war going on in the US today, it's a refreshing change of pace to find an expression of patriotism that's not a cry for blood, or a means to win an election, or an attack on those who are somehow less patriotic. B... The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... BLACK SCORPION
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)
If Adam West had been a busty Playboy centerfold who fought crime in a leather thong, television’s Batman might have been Black Scorpion. People who think Xena under-dresses for battle only need to glance at Black Scorpion for the warrior princess to seem... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
Another Trip to the Buffet
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro... Ghost Rider!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-12-2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming comedy Evan Almighty starring Steve Carell, DotComedy has provided our Prize Closet with Carell DVDs to give away! One lucky Maniac will receive The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Office Season 1 and The Office Season 2. To... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Dealing Death with Joshua Ortega
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-18-2007)
Before I dive into my interview with Joshua Ortega, I’d like to explain the lateness of this column. I thought the new comics would ship on Thursday of this week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday. That usually ... Ghibli Update (US/UK) (Sat 03-06-2004)
Two bits of information for folks this early Saturday morning:First, Joe Curzon over at Anime Digital in the UK gave us a heads-up that Spirited Away is now set for an end of March release over there, which will hopefully get some decent sales and get the...Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
Comic book fans accept delays as part of our gratifying, yet sometimes frustrating, hobby. After living with missed ship dates more than a few times, we roll with the punches and keep buying. I read enough small press titles that only come out once a ye... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... Around the World in 80 Days
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-11-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Paramount Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jackie Chan (Passepartout); Steve Coogan (Phileas Fogg); Jim Broadbent (Lord Kelvin); Johnny Knoxville; Cecile de Fran... Mandylor is Manchester's Man
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-12-2006)
Internationally recognized actor Costas Mandylor will return to his native Australia to shoot a new untitled thriller previously known as "Broken" for acclaimed U.S filmmaker Eric Manchester.The film, written by Manchester and produced by David Redman (... FIREBALL XL5
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-26-2003)
When STAR TREK debuted in 1966, the science fiction environment it portrayed seemed like a quantum leap beyond any previous space opera series on television, comparable only to the feature film FORBIDDEN PLANET. But as can be seen in A&E's box set, th... CAPTAIN AMERICA #11
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-31-2003)
While tracking down Inali Redpath, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who has gained control over the weather, Steve discovers that dozens of clones have been made of himself and his dead partner Bucky. Inali claims that the government was trying to clone a more... Stardate 07.09.01: The Miniseries of AVALON
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-09-2001)
Though this week brings several new and returning series, perhaps none is as highly anticipated as TNT's original miniseries THE MISTS OF AVALON, based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling version of the Arthurian legend told from the perspective of it... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... THE HOUSE THAT MARVEL BUILT
by Scott Collura (Mon 10-08-2001)
Now that Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has helped to restore the luster to the Marvel reputation, fans are eagerly awaiting all of the spectacular new adventures set to debut in the months to come. CINESCAPE has the scoop on all the hot new projects about t... SPACE THRILLS TV Series?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-11-2001)
Steve Conley's ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS comic may be making the big jump to television. According to Comics2Film, Wolfmill Entertainment has acquired the rights to deveop the concept as a TV series. Regarding the deal, Wolfmill partner said, "Steve Conley... The Japanese Science-Fiction & Monster Film Weekend
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 07-23-2000)
It’s been fifteen years since a new Toho Godzilla film (Godzilla 1985) was released in U.S. theatres, and with the demise of the revival house (thanks to the advent of home video) opportunities to see older G-Films on the big screen are few and far betwee... Robbing the Cradle of Life
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-24-2003)
NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASESThe “official” soundtrack CD from Jan de Bont’s TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE is out from Hollywood Records (2061-62417-2) but don’t get too excited. It’s the typical rock song and remix collection, and most of the songs have noth... Trembling Again in Perfection Part Two
by Catherine Felty (Sun 10-21-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's visit to the set of TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, the star of the horror/comedy series, Michael Gross, discussed his character's return to the town of Perfection where the giant worm creatures known as graboids were first encou... CAPTAIN AMERICA #50
by Tony Whitt (Thu 01-03-2002)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, even though it's one of December?s "'Nuff Said" issues, the creative team has chosen wisely to devote only a portion of the book to the experiment du jour. For another, it's the first ... 30 Days of Night
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-31-2006)
Last Updated: September 15, 2006Genre: Horror, ThrillerProduction Company: Columbia Pictures, Ghost House PicturesDistributors: Columbia Pictures, Senator InternationalProject Phase: FilmingBudget: NAWho's In It: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Manu Bennet... A Ghost World of His Own
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-13-2001)
It's been justly acclaimed as one of the great works of comic book literature, and now it's made the leap to the silver screen in a well-received film adaptation. Amid the expected blockbuster hits like JURASSIC PARK III and PLANET OF THE APES, GHOST WORL... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #3
by Tony Whitt (Fri 05-17-2002)
It's almost expected that if you're a comics fan at all, you're also fond of the work of Alan Moore. It's also almost considered blasphemy to suggest that such a master can write anything that's less than brilliant. While the lead tale in this month's iss... THE GREEN MILE: Frank Darabont Interview (Tue 06-13-2000)
1999`s Oscar-nominated blockbuster success, THE GREEN MILE, based on Stephen King`s serialized novels, is an impressive adaptation (written and directed by Frank Darabont) that flies in the face of most accepted studio wisdom regarding what represents co...UNCLE SAM
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-04-2000)
Uncle Sam sees it all, and in Steve Darnall and Alex Ross’ Uncle Sam, the breathing icon is going insane.A Revolutionary veteran named Shay, facing bankruptcy for joining the war, starts a second revolution and is crushed by Washington’s troops, and He is... Criminal Macabre
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 08-10-2004)
p> Genre:Horror/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:MGM.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Bragi Schut, Steve Niles (Screenwriters); based on the comic book series Criminal Macabre created by Steve Niles and... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES # 7
by TONY WHITT (Thu 05-22-2003)
TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES is a queer duck of a title: it's ostensibly an anthology, but one which deals with only three storylines, those being the standalone adventures of Tom Strong, Young Tom Strong, and Jonni Future. As a rule, these stories run on ... Dead Men Don't Wear Smocks
by Pamela Harland (Mon 11-19-2001)
Steve Martin has more or less left his wild and crazy comedic roots for a more dramatic and quirky career of late. In his most recent film NOVOCAINE, Martin plays dentist Frank Sangster who is living a successful yet mundane life until a beautiful and sex... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 03-01-2005)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:1492 Pictures/Heyday Films/Warner Bros.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Coltrane (H... Cycle of Gimmicks
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another adventure into the astounding unknown with Comicscape! I, your host, will take you aboard this craft of my own design – one powered by fan-boy indignation! So, quickly – climb in, strap in, ... Marvel Comics vs Science: The 5 Most Absurd Superhero Origins
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-18-2008)
If there's one thing Stan Lee knew, it was how to create cool, interesting characters that would last for decades and become classic superheroes. And that's a relief, since it's arguable this is in fact the only thing Stan Lee knew, judging by the nonsens... Mania Manifesto: Top 6 Evil Uses for the New iPhone
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-15-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... SUPER STAN!
by Steve Hockinsmith (Fri 08-31-2001)
(additional reporting by Arnold T. Blumberg)It's like cats and dogs signing a peace accord or oil and water agreeing that it's finally time to mix: DC Comics has delivered its most beloved superheroes into the hands of their greatest enemy. No, not Darkse... FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-24-2001)
It's the year 2065, and the world is under siege by Phantoms, alien creatures whose very touch can suck the lifeforce from a human being or infect him with an even slower form of death. Humanity has retreated into vast barrier cities designed to keep the ... No EPISODE II Trailer on EP I DVD
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-20-2001)
Don't go buying the STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE DVD just to get a glmipse of the coming second film's trailer. It won't be there.According to SirStevesGuide.com [http://www.sirstevesguide.com/], while appearing at last weekend's WizardWorld ... THE MUSKETEER
by Michael Tunison (Fri 09-07-2001)
The ad tagline for THE MUSKETEER boasts that this umpteenth screen version of Alexandre Dumas' 1844 high-adventure classic THE THREE MUSKETEERS will present the familiar story of D'Artagnan and company "As You've Never Seen It Before." Note the careful wo... Beck Helming CHIMERA
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-28-2001)
Director Steve Beck has been tapped to direct a horror flick called CHIMERA.The Warner Bros./Dark Castle Entertainment project will tell the story of a group of boat salvagers who, while in a remote part of the Bering Sea, come upon an empty passenger shi... VAMPIRELLA Sells Out
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-17-2001)
According to a joint press release from Harris Comics and Diamond Comics Distributors, VAMPIRELLA #1 became one of the fastest selling comics of the summer. "The return of the classic VAMPIRELLA character has met with overwhelming success," Brand Manager ... The 26th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
by Paul Zimmerman (Thu 10-11-2001)
Before September 11th, the most dramatic news out of The Toronto Film Festival was that Matthew McConaughey had saved a woman who'd fainted while waiting in line for a movie. Before September 11th, the most shocking thing around town was how Joaquin Phoen... JOY RIDE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-05-2001)
There's a tendency to categorize non-supernatural scary movies with actual plots (as opposed to pure slashers) as thrillers rather than horror. However, thrillers are generally about protagonists trying to outwit antagonists somehow THE GLASS HOUSE and D... Carr Taking on GODS?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-21-2001)
Helmer Steve Carr (DR. DOLITTLE 2) is in talks to direct Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies' comedy GATEWAY OF THE GODS.The film, which has a script by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, will tell the special effects laden story of the discovery of a forgotte... Peter Laird Talks TMNT Projects
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-16-2001)
In a recent posting on the official TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURLES website [http://www.ninjaturtles.com/], co-creator Peter Laird touches upon a number of aspects of the franchise's future forays into film and television. When asked if he would be involved i... Jurassic Park III
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-18-2001)
It's a little sad when the highest hopes you can have for a movie sequel sound something like, "Well, maybe it won't be as bad as the last one." For most fans of the Michael Crichton novel JURASSIC PARK, Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation was someth... TENACIOUS D Debut Album
by FRank Kurtz (Mon 07-16-2001)
September 25th will be the date TENACIOUS D, the band's first self-titled album, will be hitting record stores across the USA. The Epic label CD will feature the following songs from the two-man band:"F*** Her Gently," Jack's song for the ladies and... GHOST WORLD website materializes
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-13-2001)
It's one of the finest examples of graphic literature published in the last 20 years and a moving emotional portrait of the friendship between two girls as they reluctantly mature into adults. Daniel Clowes created a deceptively quiet narrative with his s... DC Comics' THE AUTHORITY Plans
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-11-2001)
DC Comics has announced its revamped plans for THE AUTHORITY following the attacks of Sept. 11.THE AUTHORITY #27-29, which have been announced as being delayed, are now rescheduled, with each issue expected to reach comic-book stores six weeks later than ... GHOST WORLD premieres at the San Diego Comic-Con
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
We've already told you what an amazing work of graphic literature Daniel Clowes' GHOST WORLD truly is, not that this fact hasn't been proclaimed by every sane comic book journalist on this planet. Telling the tale of two young women leaving their high sch... TEENAGE ZOMBIES
by Brian Thomas (Fri 08-03-2001)
Ask the average filmgoer to name the worst film they've ever seen, and it's even money they'll name one of the last ten movies they've seen (by the way, the same goes for the best they've ever seen). The more learned cinéaste may name something from the o... Dead Last
by Carl Cortez (Tue 08-14-2001)
The struggling rock band The Problem has a big problem they see ghosts. Of course, the TV series DEAD LAST has a few problems of its own, namely a title that begs to be mocked and a premise that sounds just about as ridiculous as they come.However, with ... DVD News and Release Info for August 14
by John Thonen (Tue 08-14-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE was originally a low budget TV anthology series which, while largely forgotten today, helped pave the way for a multitude of horror, fantasy and sci-fi TV series we enjoy ... Anderson's Horror SESSION
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Mon 08-13-2001)
A partial list of things that don't scare Brad Anderson: Cute teenagers being chased by masked psychopaths. CGI ghosts. Soundtracks blasting this month's hottest rock band.When the writer-director-editor thinks of horror, his mind skips back two or three ... New TRON DVD Details
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-09-2001)
Though the film has previously been released on DVD, Disney is putting out a two-disc 20th anniversary DVD set of the movie TRON. The set is scheduled to hit store shelves on January 15.According to Video Premiere, the discs will feature "many" new featur... Marvel Comics November Solicitation Marvel Knights
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Marvel Knight line:MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #8The conclusion to Kevin Smith's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! The Punisher continues his killing spree! The Inhumans face a war they don't want! Plus, more T&A -- and ... Soderbergh/Clooney CIA Thriller
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-13-2001)
Stephen Soderbergh and Warner Bros. are developing a CIA thriller planned to be presented in TRAFFIC-like style, though the helmer won't likely direct.Soderbergh and George Clooney made a deal with the WB to adapt Robert Baer's upcoming book SEE NO EVIL: ... GHOST SHIP Casting
by FRank Kurtz (Mon 12-10-2001)
Isaiah Washington has signed on board Dark Castle Entertainment's first non-William Castle remake project, GHOST SHIP. Meanwhile, Gabriel Byrne is now in talks to jump on as well.The film, which will star Julianne Margulies, tells the story of mariner sal... TAKEN Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-07-2001)
More actors have been added to executive producer Stephen Spielberg's currently shooting alien abduction series TAKEN.The SCI FI Channel has announced that Michael Moriarity and Eric Close are the show's latest additions, joining Willie Garson, Anton Yelc... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)
Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Warner Bros./Heyday Films/1492 Productions.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Colt... NOCTURNE Feature Film
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-26-2001)
Collision Entertainment is bringing the horror-adventure video game NOCTURNE to the big screen with a script by Brent Friedman (DARK SKIES) and Steve DeJarnatt (MIRACLE MILE). Based on Terminal Reality's 1999 video game, the film will be set in 1902 and f... Soderbergh's ELEVEN
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Tue 12-11-2001)
What is it about director Steven Soderbergh that has Hollywood's top stars clamoring to work with him? Aside from a recent track record that threatens to knock Spiel-what's-his-name from his perch as the movie biz's favorite Steve, that is. "Mostly you fe... PUNISHER #7
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 12-13-2001)
By now most of you know that Marvel is having a bit of an experiment this month, releasing all of its primary titles under the "'Nuff Said" banner and presenting stories with no dialogue or narrative captions. These "silent" issues must rely entirely on t... Is Silence Truly Golden?
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-19-2001)
Fans have known about it for quite a few months now, but we're now in the thick of Marvel's latest storytelling stunt. A large number of regular issues from their many superhero titles including quite a few omnibus-sized anniversary installments are goi... QUEEN & COUNTRY Collected
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-18-2001)
Oni Press will be releasing QUEEN & COUNTRY: BROKEN GROUND as a simultaneous hardcover and softcover in March.Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Steve Rolston, QUEEN & COUNTRY: BROKEN GROUND introduces readers to the cold world of internatio... THE PUNISHER Vol. 4 #2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 07-10-2001)
Ennis' version of the Punisher has become such a distinct character the quintessential vigilante killing machine dwelling in a shadowy world of grotesque violence and urban decay that it's often easy to forget he first debuted as a spandex-wearing adver... Directing the Boy Wizard Part Two
by CHRIS WYATT (Sun 11-18-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's interview with HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE director Chris Columbus, the filmmaker discussed the importance of maintaining a human element to the story, as well as his attempts to shelter the children actors in the film... NOVOCAINE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-16-2001)
NOVOCAINE gets off to a provocative start, with a funny/creepy view of people seen as x-rays as they go about their daily business. Our glum-sounding narrator turns out to be dentist Frank Sangster (Steve Martin) who clues us in to the fact that he has tu... Templesmith To Draw HELLSPAWN
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-30-2001)
Australian artist Ben Templesmith will follow Ashley Wood as artist of HELLSPAWN. "I'm doing 5 pages to finish off HS #10, and then #11 and then after that, who knows, as Todd (McFarlane) has to make decisions regarding that whole MIRACLEMAN situation obv... ATTACK OF THE CLONES Trailer
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
On Monday, Lucasfilm officially confirmed that the first sneak trailer of STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES would appear on every print of Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS, INC., opening on Friday.Regarding this move, George Lucas issued a statement, sa... THIRTEEN GHOSTS
by Carl Cortez (Fri 10-26-2001)
When moviemaking showman William Castle didn't have a lot of money to make his low budget movies look A-list, he instead relied on gimmicks and tricks that by and large played more on the minds of moviegoers than the somewhat uneventful films themselves. ... Buscemi Lands SPY KIDS 2 Gig
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-25-2001)
Steve Buscemi has signed on as part of the cast of Robert Rodriguez' coming SPY KIDS 2 project. According to Variety columnist, Buscemi will take on the role of a mysterious character known as Romero. The sequel is currently in production.