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SUPERMAN VS. HOLLYWOOD
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 03-03-2008)
Bryan Singer’s film ‘Superman Returns’ has come and gone. The marketing sensation of Superman has returned to its fortress of solitude. When Jake Rossen’s book, “Superman vs. Hollywood: How Fiendish Producers, Devio... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an... Batman vs. Superman
by Coming Attractions (Wed 05-28-2003)
Genre:Comic Book Adaptation/Action.
Studio:Warner Bros.Project Phase:Development Hell.
Who's In It:Unknown.
Who's Making It:TBA
Premise:After experiencing a personal tragedy, Batman becomes more adversarial in his quest for justice in Gotham City. M... 
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by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-12-2002)
In an interview about the newest genre it project, the recently greenlit BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN, director Wolfgang Petersen sketched out a bit more about the project. "The plot is structured in a way that these two very different sides basically of the same... Superman Meets Predator and...Bugs Bunny?
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-14-2000)
As if Superman hasnt had his hands full with the likes of the Aliens (from the movie franchise of the same name) and the Terminator, now he has to turn his attention to the alien hunter known as the Predator. At about the same time, he has to go up again... The Manic Maniac: Superman vs. Everybody
by Joe Crosby (Thu 08-21-2008)
There's yet more news indicating confusion and concern about the latest installment of the Superman rebirth. Any anxiety among Warner Bros. brass about the Man of Steel's (second) return is warranted. Superman Returns was, comparatively speaking within th... BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN derailed
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-13-2002)
Only a scant few weeks after Warner Bros. announced Wolfgang Petersen would be directing BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN starting in January, 2003, comes news the AIR FORCE ONE director has decided to direct TROY first. The story, set against the Trojan War, is based... SUPERMAN VS. TERMINATOR: Comic Book Coverage
by Edward Gross (Fri 01-28-2000)
Initially it sounded a lot like a fanboys idea of a wet dream: take comic icon Superman and pit him in battle against moviedoms reigning cybernetic killing machine, the Terminator. Its a high-concept idea that really shouldnt work, but does remarkably... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... SUPERMAN LIVES! - The Development Hell of an Unmade Film
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-05-2000)
Superman`s 60th anniversary came and went in 1998, with no sign of the SUPERMAN LIVES feature film that was supposed to have been released in time for the celebration. Not that there wasn`t a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work being done on the p... Superman Vs. Aliens...Round One!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-08-2002)
In our last two feature installments, we presented a chat with artist Jon Bogdanove focusing on the new Superman/Aliens match-up, SUPERMAN/ALIENS II: GODWAR, a sprawling cosmic epic co-starring Darkseid and the New Gods. This mini-series, courtesy of comi... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Alien vs. Predator (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sanaa Lathan (Alex Kline; Lance Henriksen (Charles Bishop Weyland); Ewen Bremmer (Graham Miller); Raoul Bova (Sebastian de Rosa); Col...The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)
Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ... Comicscape: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)
Before this week’s Comicscape expounds upon Timur Bekmambetov cinematic comic book adaptation, Wanted, let us take a moment to acknowledge the passing of artist Michael Turner, who lost his battle with bone cancer on Friday, June 27th at the age of ... WONDER WOMAN VS SUPERMAN Statue
by News Editor (Fri 09-22-2006)
DC Direct has announced the upcoming WONDER WOMAN VS SUPERMAN statue. Packaged in a 4-color box, this limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 16" high x 7" wide x 7" deep. It comes with a 4-color Certificate of Auth... "Superman: Theatrical Serials Collection"
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-13-2006)
Though comic-book heroes like Captain Marvel, Batman and Captain America all were featured in movie serials within a few years of their print debut, National Periodical Publications instead sold screen rights to their moct valuable creation Superman ... Don't be so quick to believe BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN rumors
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 07-25-2002)
Rumors shot around the Internet yesterday, reported as news on several sights, and the gist was this: Colin Farrell has been cast as Batman in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN, while Jude Law had been tapped for the role of Superman. Is it true? Not yet, if it ever wi... Words and Pictures: Comics vs. Literature
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-26-2008)
To the publisher’s credit, Marvel continues to expand its genre repertoire beyond superheroes. Though the company endures a great deal of oft-deserved criticism, it has understood an essential requirement for attracting new readers. If... FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH Hitting Comics Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
The sequel to FREDDY VS. JASON was so close to happening back in 2005. How close? At one point, the FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH script had approvals from New Line executives and actor Bruce Campbell brought on board to co-star in the film. Then everything fe... SUPERMAN VS DOOMSDAY Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
The trailer for the upcoming SUPERMAN VS DOOMSDAY movie has hit the net this afternoon. The movie is based off the best selling Superman comics of all time, THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN.
It hits DVD shelves on September 18.
Story Description: When Lexcorp ac... BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN gets director
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-09-2002)
It's beginning to look like Wolfgang Petersen's BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN project might actually get made, and that makes it officially one of the hottest prospects of the next few years, and probably the most anticipated comic book movie... ever? For the past ... PEARL HARBOR: Hollywood Vs. History
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-05-2001)
We all know that Hollywood likes to rewrite history in order to make movies. This is not necessarily a bad thing. There is a long tradition of "dramatizing" and "fictionalizing" real world events that dates as far back as Shakespeare (e.g., RICHARD THE II... ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS TERMINATOR: Dark Horse Comics
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-04-2000)
Writer Mark Schultz cannot emphasize enough that his four-issue ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is, first and foremost, an exciting action-adventure that should appeal to fans of all three franchises. The reason for his... ALIEN VS. PREDATOR
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 08-16-2004)
It is the mark by which the faithful shall know one another ... If you hear an argument about who'd win in a battle between Superman vs. Batman, Darth Vader vs. Ming the Merciless, Dracula vs. the Wolfman, you know you are listening to dueling genre geeks... Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... Discouraging BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN news?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-26-2002)
With its announcement of a sprawling epic period-piece, i.e. THE TROJAN WAR, Warner Bros. put in doubt another of its long rumored projects: the much fabled BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN film.It seems Wolfgang Petersen and Brad Pitt are looking to work on the GLAD... Superman II: The Donner Cut
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-24-2006)
Welcome to the special Christmas Eve edition of High Def Revue! Okay, there’s really not anything special about it besides the fact that it is premiering on Christmas Eve. In any case, I hope that you and yours have a safe and happy ... SUPERMAN snags Spacey, Bosworth
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-07-2005)
Both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety are running stories that Kate Bosworth (BLUE CRUSH) and Kevin Spacey (BEYOND THE SEA) are close to signing onboard Bryan Singer's SUPERMAN. Bosworth would play fiesty Daily Planet star reporter Lois Lane while Space... “Superman: The Movie” and troubles for Blu-ray?
by John Sinnott (Sun 12-17-2006)
Jigsaw is Back, Saw II, III on Release Schedule: Lionsgate has finally announced a release date for the Blu-ray release of Saw II which was pushed back from an original date of Oct. 16th. It is now scheduled to come out on January 23, 2007... HOLLYWOOD EXILE: Bernard Gordon, Sci-Fi's Secret Screenwriter
by Ted Newsom (Wed 06-07-2000)
As a writer and later as a producer, Bernard Gordon conjured up some of the most memorable fantasy images in films: UFOs smashing into the Capitol dome in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, ambulatory plants devouring innocent humans in Day of the Triffids, a... Nature vs. Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-17-2003)
Screenwriter Paul Attanasio, who penned THE SUM OF ALL FEARS, SPHERE and DONNIE BRASCO among other films, has sold a pitch to Universal Pictures. Attanasio's movie idea doesn't have a title yet but is described as being a tale of man against nature and ho... Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers--2 Disc Ed
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers is pure 1950’s B movie fare. The plot and acting are campy, the budget is minuscule, and it’s filled with 50’s sci-fi clichés, but the film had one thing going for it, and that was the stop-motion... GOOD VS. EVIL Back on Sci-Fi Channel
by Anna L. Kaplan (Fri 03-10-2000)
GOOD VS. EVIL gets a new name and a new home, starting March 10, 2000. The critically acclaimed, quirky mix of action, comedy and demon-chasers aired its first eleven episodes on USA Network under the title GvsE. Eleven new installments will begin on USA... Millar Denied SUPERMAN Pitch by WB
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
Instead of letting this get discussed in our latest Superman story (the Evans rumor), I'll move it over here for people who want changes to the SUPERMAN films. It seems that even if the very eager scribe Mark Millar would take this job for free, Warner Br... GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH
by Brian Thomas (Fri 10-22-2004)
Released in the USA by American International Pictures under the title GODZILLA VS. THE SMOG MONSTER, this marks the films first US video release under its original title. This one rivals THE X FROM OUTER SPACE and ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (aka GODZILLAS REV... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-21-2001)
It's old enough to seem quaint in this digital age, but SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (as the ads billed it) is still regarded by many as the best comic-book adaptation ever - a title that is happily being challenged as time goes by. Producers Alexander and Ilya Sa... HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-22-2003)
This low budget comedy chiller obviously made by horror fans HOLLYWOOD MORTUARY is sort of a combination GODS & MONSTERS and HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER.Prima donna Pierce Jackson Dawn (Randal Malone) is a legendary Hollywood makeup man famous for his 1930s... Superman TV shows
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-17-2006)
Here's a concise little article on the one-two punch that's killing Blockbuster Video: http://www.slate.com/id/2133995/ SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK This week, our spotlight falls on the Man of Steel. (O) THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN Complete Second Season ... SUPERMAN RETURNS in 3D
by News Editor (Sun 04-02-2006)
IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced that Superman Returns will become the world's first live-action Hollywood feature to be converted from 2D to IMAX 3D. IMAX Corporation will use its proprietary 2D to 3D conversion technology to con... Ottman's SUPERMAN
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-15-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION John Ottman's score to SUPERMAN RETURNS, which will be released on June 27th by Rhino Records, merges the bombastic resplendency of late '70s John Williams with the mid 2000's sensibility of John Ottman. Williams' stalwart, swa... SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE - Retrospective
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-28-2000)
When Cannon Films offered Sidney J. Furie the opportunity to direct Superman IV, he considered it a no-lose situation. `Without being catty,` says Furie, `Superman III screwed up, and it screwed up because a brilliant director had full reign and he didn`t... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Hollywood Writers and Mainstream Acceptance
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-11-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another edition of Wednesday weirdness. My friend and confidante, D.C. Harbold of New Orleans’s More Fun Comics, inadvertently gave me the idea for this week’s column. He remarked t... FREDDY VS. JASON
by John Ringer (Fri 08-15-2003)
What sounded like it could have been a really bad idea turns out to be a genuinely bright one. It couldn't have been easy getting the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and FRIDAY THE 13th universes to fit together - this movie was in development for years - but wr... GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-30-2001)
Tohos latest entry in the true Godzilla series once again pits the giant monster against another behemoth antagonist this time the colossal energy-feeding Megaguirus. The new film also puts Godzilla against a new adversary: composer Michiru Ohshima. GO... Superheroes vs. Sharkslayers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
It's no secret around Hollywood that there's a strong rivalry between the animation sections of Disney and DreamWorks. DW's president of animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg, used to be Michael Eisner's right-hand man at the Mouse House a decade ago before Katz... FREDDY vs. JASON vs. ASH vs. rumor mill
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-10-2003)
Fangoria is now confirming the earlier rumor (first published by Creature Corner this past August) that New Line Cinema is actively contemplating a FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH film. While earlier reports were at first dismissed by actor Bruce Campbell, in re... Harnett as SUPERMAN?
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-18-2003)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER says that Josh Harnett is the leading candidate to don SUPERMAN's red cape as of last week, when the actor was screen tested for the role.As previously reported, the primary consideration in the negotiations is the actors willingnes... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... "JASON VS. FREDDY WILL HAPPEN"
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 10-05-2001)
At the Hollywood release party for BOOGYMEN, a new DVD compilation of scenes from popular horror movies, actors Robert ("Freddy") Englund and Kane ("Jason") Hodder assured fans that the often-speculated JASON VS. FREDDY film would definitely move forward.... Warner Bros. Animation to release new "Superman" Animated film
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-04-2007)
According to a Warner Home Video press release, an all new original movie, Superman Doomsday, will be released on DVD September 18, 2007.Produced by Bruce Timm (Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series) and written by Duane Capizzi (The Batma... SUPERMAN still in need of a director?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-17-2003)
According to a story appearing in today's issue of The Hollywood Reporter, SUPERMAN director Brett Ratner may already have left the project. The industry trade reports that Ratner's deal to direct SUPERMAN expired last Saturday and a new extension hasn'... Ratner backstory on Superman disentangled
by Mike Whybark (Thu 09-26-2002)
In an article more complex than a Puccini plot, VARIETY covers the Byzantine intrigue surrounding the sudden SUPERMAN swap seen here, and there, over the past few days. To recap: On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Brett Ratner confirmed with CINESCAPE his appointment... ROSWELL Vs. SMALLVILLE
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-24-2001)
ROSWELL co-executive producer Ronald D. Moore is confident that in the long run, his UPN situated series will win out in the ratings war against The WB's SMALLVILLE, which airs at the same time.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Moore gave his assessment of the ... Celebrities vs. The Law Rd 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-05-2007)
Every celebrity whom went through their own 15 minutes of fame and watched it fly away for the next 30 minutes has some law troubles this week. The topper is the Boy George Law Trouble and I’m sure after you read it, you’ll agree. It left me s... The Rebirth of Superman, Part 1
by Edward Gross (Fri 06-02-2000)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know its old news. Superman is being recreated by John Byrne; he makes the headlines. Superman dies; he makes the headlines. Superman returns; he makes the headlines. Superman gets a dopey blue suit and even dopier powers; he makes t... SF Vs. Apathy
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-08-2002)
One of the topics often discussed at this year's World Con was the fact that so few new, younger readers are becoming interested in science fiction. "Look around the convention," said David Brin at one point. "You don't see that many younger faces; and ye... SPOCK VS. Q
by Anna L Kaplan (Tue 11-16-1999)
Leonard Nimoy and John De Lancie have teamed up to laucnh their new audio book, STAR TREK: SPOCK VS Q, with a major promotional push at the Las Vegas Hiltons Star Trek: The Experience on November 19. Alien Voices--the science fiction, multimedia, product... Rollergirl Vs. Jack the Ripper
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 10-22-2001)
Unlike her collaborators on the new Jack the Ripper film FROM HELL, Heather Graham readily admits that she knew very little about Saucy Jack and his vicious exploits beyond the sort of pop culture awareness that any respectable movie fan might have."I di... Englund Talks Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael vs. ...
by News Editor (Sun 04-02-2006)
PitofHorror.com recently caught up with Robert Englund to talk about his upcoming projects. And in the interview Englund revealed some updates on a NIGHTMARE prequel and the rumored FREDDY VS. JASON VS. MICHAEL MEYERS project. In regards to a NIGHTMARE pr... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)
The announcement that Kevin Smith had been hired to write SUPERMAN LIVES, following the ousting of the Jonathan Lemkin and Greg Poirier drafts of the script, seemed surprising to many. After all, Smith was an independent filmmaker whose writing credits ba... The forgotten SUPERMAN photos
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-10-2003)
Robert from the impressive Superman V website has alerted us to a slew of photos allegedly taken by location scouts working on the new SUPERMAN film this past spring. These shots were taken in rural Washington state and show various angles of a rustic far... 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... Toy Showdown: Joe vs. Joe, Finale
by John Denning (Sat 09-02-2006)
A big part of winning in a battle of toys, providing they survive being manhandled by children (the most chaotic and destructive force on Earth), is what context they give to the child's imagination. The reason the vintage series G.I. Joe's nurse figure n... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... At the premiere of FREDDY VS. JASON
by Sue Schneider (Fri 08-29-2003)
FREDDY VS. JASON is still the number one movie in America, having grossed $61,197,607 at the box office so far. New Line Cinema recently held the premiere for FREDDY VS. JASON at the Cineramadome at the Archlight Complex in Hollywood and Cinescape was rig... 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 ... SDCC: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-25-2008)
Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boom and comics creator Jimmy Palmiotti presented the upcoming video game release 'Mortal Kombat vs. The DC Universe' a full room of excited fans at Comic-Con Internation, San Diego today.The game represesnts a melding of the flag... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 3: Nicolas Cage
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-19-2000)
Tim Burton`s joining SUPERMAN LIVES pretty much knocked screenwriter Kevin Smith out of the creative process. Although actor Nicolas Cage was still signed for the lead role, the eccentric director had his own ideas for screenwriter. He chose Wesley Strick... Fox vs. Hound
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-07-2006)
OPEN SEASON opened at number one at the box office last weekend, but that may not last. The question is whether more kids and families will be buying tickets for an animated feature already a week old than adults drawn into the latest entry in the TEXAS C... The Rebirth of Superman, Part 3
by Edward Gross (Wed 06-21-2000)
Jeph Loeb, the writer behind Superman, has one rule when he commences an interview: he won`t comment on the creative teams that came before the current regime because, as he puts it, `I have a lot of respect for those guys.` Nonetheless, there must be som... Whirlwind Mask vs. Kung Fu Manchu
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 02-26-2003)
Just curious I wonder how many people watch DVDs on a video game system? I first watched DVDs on my computer, but always considered that a compromise until I could afford to buy a real DVD player. Nowadays you can probably buy coffee makers that play ... McG succumbs to Hollywood kryptonite
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-12-2004)
He's officially outta there. CHARLIE'S ANGELS director McG has left the building and departed Warner Bros. SUPERMAN project, leaving it without a helmer once again.The official reason that McG gave to the press as to why the Man of Steel is no longer in h... Furry Tree Friends vs. the Suburbs!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 05-13-2006)
OVER THE HEDGE opens Friday. Though this DreamWorks Animation CGanime feature appears to be yet another critter comedy, expectations are a bit higher for this one, for several reasons. One is DreamWorks' record with these shows, with ANTZ and SHREK as pri... SUPERMAN III
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-24-2001)
SUPERMAN III is not a bad movie, in fact its somewhat good. A major component in its lackluster approval ratio is the two films that preceded it - the superb SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, and the good for its day but horribly dated now SUPERMAN II - and the inclu... Ratner now circling SUPERMAN
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-27-2002)
Here's the latest on the all-of-the-sudden-quickly-developing SUPERMAN film. Newly christened SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL, the project has been developing at Warner Bros. in a slow-burn fashion for nearly a decade, but recently began to get a lot of studio oxy... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... SUPERMAN II: Making the Sequel
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-07-2000)
Although Superman: The Movie was a monumental cinematic undertaking and one of the most talked-about creative battles between director and producers, Richard Donner fully expected to complete the filming of Superman II, which he had begun shooting simulta... WB Decides to Reboot Darker SUPERMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-22-2008)
It didn't take long for Warner Bros. executives to decide the fate of their Superman franchise. Just a few days after Anne Thompson wrote a blog on the film possibly being in turnaround, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov has gone on recor... Fraser, Bomer won't be SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-18-2003)
Today's The Hollywood Reporter says that the two men thought to be the top two choices to play the new SUPERMAN are now no longer being considered. Sources for the Reporter told the magazine that Brendan Fraser and Matthew Bomer were both considered and... The Rebirth of Superman, Part 2
by Edward Gross (Fri 06-09-2000)
As discussed last week, DC`s four primary Superman titles went through a bit of an evolution beginning with SUPERMAN #151, with new creative teams writing and drawing the books, a new editor--in the form of Eddie Berganza--overseeing the Man of Steel`s ad... DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)
This week there are two, count them, two DC Comic live action TV properties being released on DVD. There is not one Marvel release this week. The two comic book powerhouses have been battling each other for decades. The battle has spilled over from the co... DVD Wars: MUMMY vs. MENACE
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-01-2001)
An independent review of DVD sales has determined that Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS has sold more DVDs in its first week than Fox's STAR WARS: EPISODE II - THE PHANTOM MENACE did. According to the Hollywood Reporter, VideoScan research announced that MEN... Is Ritter playing JASON in FREDDY VS. JASON?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
It looks like an interesting bit of casting news may have slipped in under the radar.We'll let you make this call. In its story on the replacement of Brad Renfro by Jason Ritter in the upcoming FREDDY VS. JASON, VARIETY began with this sentence:"Brad Renf... SUPERMAN RETURNS
by Rachel Reitsleff (Tue 06-27-2006)
To see SUPERMAN RETURNS is to see a man in love, and no, I'm not referring to either the flying fellow in the cape or his bespectacled alter ego though to be sure they are both utterly devoted to Lois Lane. The adoration glowing through every frame of th... SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-19-2001)
There is something a bit odd about the collective critical backlash against this film. Not that its a masterpiece, because it isnt. What is interesting is that the movie suffers mostly via comparison to what came before cinematically, rather than by a c... Music of Dark Skies
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-14-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The taut science fiction score for the 1996-97 TV series, DARK SKIES, has been released as a limited edition 10th anniversary soundtrack CD by Perseverance Records. The CD contains almost an hour's worth of Michael Hoenig's sco... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
Everyone loves zombies. They scare the hell out of you. They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.” And, best of all, they eat people. With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... SUPERMAN III: The Man of Steel Meets Richard Pryor
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-21-2000)
Straight continuity. That`s the way director Richard Lester describes the genesis of Superman III, a sequel that had to be produced given the worldwide success of the first two entries in the series. The question, however, was where to take the Man of Ste... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Super DVD Day
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-28-2006)
In the Prize Closet this week we have FIVE copies of Clerks 2 (plus a t-shirt with each one) to give away, courtesy of Weinstein. To enter, send an email to psycho@psychotronic.info which includes your name and address, and the subject line “RETU... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)
OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from 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 couldnt possibly go through any more permutations--even in terms of `imaginary` stories, a.k.a. `Elseworlds` in the DC Universe--along comes veteran comi... Comicscape - January 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-07-2004)
OPINION: I'm back, and it's about time. (Wasn't that someone else's tag line a couple of years back?) After spending a relaxing two weeks' vacation first in Texas and then at home with the family (and realizing why I moved from the frozen wastes of Michig... Dan Aykroyd and Theresa Russell in Earth Vs. The Spider (Tue 02-20-2001)
Dan Aykroyd and Theresa Russell will take top billing in HBO`s Earth VS. The Spider, the third installment of `Creature Features,` a series of five films inspired by Samuel Z. Arkoff`s 1950s sci fi monster films.Roswell`s Devon Gummersall and The Limey`s ...Affleck to Take Flight as Superman
by News Editor (Tue 02-22-2005)
It's being reported that none other than Ben Affleck will play George Reeves in Focus Features' "Truth, Justice and the American Way." The story centers on a detective in Los Angeles trying to solve Reeves' mysterious death. Reeves met a tragic, mysterio... Comicscape - July 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 07-07-2005)
If you hadn't caught on yet, COMICSCAPE didn't run yesterday because of the Fourth of July holiday. As UPS doesn't deliver on federal holidays, the new comics didn't hit the shops until today. I hope everyone had a happy holiday and didn't lose any finger... The Perils of Success
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-30-2005)
They're finally done.It's been a journey of decades, but the twin genre behemoths of STAR WARS and STAR TREK have finally traveled beyond the Rim, become one with the Force, sailed off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning. Our... Lucasfilm-1
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-14-2004)
Most DVDs contain movie trailers, at least for the feature and often a few advertising other features on the same label. However, surprisingly few discs have been devoted exclusively to trailers (which we all know are often better than the movies advertis... License To Ill
by Damon Brown (Tue 02-20-2007)
You have to feel sad for Vin Diesel. Aside from his career shift from bad-ass Pitch Black to The Pacifier (or, as I like to call it, Adventure In Babysitters 2: First Blood), the former $20 million man is perhaps the only person in videogame land, and... FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH = everyone wins
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-17-2004)
The rumors about FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH are true. Today's Hollywood Reporter confirms that New Line Cinema has entered discussions with director Sam Raimi, the fellow who helmed the three EVIL DEAD pictures and who owns the copyright to Ash, the sarcast... Imageworks flies high on SUPERMAN F/X
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-29-2004)
Sony Picture Imageworks has landed the job of providing the special effects for Bryan Singer's SUPERMAN RETURNS. Mark Stetson (PETER PAN, CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE) will act as the film's visual effects supervisor. The Hollywood Reporter states the ... Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)
We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i... Ratner Confirms involvement in SUPERMAN
by Eric Moro (Tue 09-17-2002)
While the "Brett Ratner directing SUPERMAN" news continues to spread across the Internet like wildfire (including in an item reported on this site earlier today), CINESCAPE received word directly from the filmmaker that he is set to helm the project, whic... Comicscape - September 7, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 09-07-2005)
Hey! It's Al Brown, filling in for Kurt Amacker this week. I'm filling in because Kurt lived in New Orleans. He'll live there again, but right now he doesn't because New Orleans got the Aquaman treatment.Hey, listen, I ain't rich. You ain't either. If you... SUPERMAN: THE DAILIES 1939-1940
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-18-2000)
In Watchmen, Alan Moore has the character Nite Owl II remark that there seem to be faces and body shapes that were current in the 1930s and 1940s, which people dont have now. Regarding men, hes talking about the kinds of squarish jaws, barrel chests, sq... Laurie and Marsden fly with SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-13-2005)
Hugh Laurie and James Marsden have joined the cast of Bryan Singer's SUPERMAN movie, with the first actor ending speculation as to who will get to play Clark Kent's boss in the film.Laurie, who can currently be seen headlining the Fox drama series HOUSE (... Epps, Ortiz and Lewis join ALIEN VS PREDATOR: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-05-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Shareeka Epps, John Ortiz and Johnny Lewis have all signed on to play roles in 20th Century Fox's upcoming film ALIEN VS PREDATOR: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST.Epps will play Kendra, a young girl who must protect her little... Comicscape - July 5th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-05-2006)
I probably can't write anything new about SUPERMAN RETURNS. Most of you have seen it already and probably love it or hate it. For those in search of a quick answer, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It elevates the source material to mature heights never ... GREEN LANTERN/SUPERMAN: LEGEND OF THE GREEN FLAME
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-22-2000)
The genius of Neil Gaiman lies in his freshness of vision, in the beauty and cleverness he coaxes out of everyday comics subjects. In Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame, Gaiman shows us what it would be like to tag along with the titular he... Voice of Gojira: Remembering Akira Ifukube
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-16-2006)
THE FILM MUSIC OF AKIRA IFUKUBE Akira Ifukube has maintained a notably symphonic style in his prolific array of film scores, utilizing traditional Japanese styles and voicings for many of his adventure and dramatic films, while embodying his music for sci... SECOND UPDATE: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR vs. internet trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-09-2004)
If you need a new dose of duelling extraterrestrials, then you should be informed that Apple is hosting the exclusive internet trailer for ALIEN VS. PREDATOR. We've finally gotten our first looks at the Aliens, facehuggers, Predators and the human explore... Superman - The Ultimate Max Fleischer Cartoon Collection
by John Sinnott (Fri 09-29-2006)
As many people know, Superman first appeared in ACTION COMICS #1 dated June, 1938. This character not only possessed super strength and speed, but he had the ability to sell a lot of comics. (It's interesting to note that the publisher thought the chara... SDCC: First Look at Hulk Vs. Wolverine
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-31-2008)
Finally, in Hall H, with its multiple HD screens, there was something to watch other than trailers of movies. Lionsgate and Marvel debuted their Hulk vs. DVD at the San Diego Comic Con on multiple giant screens. Hulk vs. Wolverineis the first in a two sto... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGraeme Revell (PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, MISSION TO MARS) inherits the musical mantle inaugurated by Harry Manfredini in 1980 with the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Whereas NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET had no real musical signature, w... ALIEN VS PREDATOR vs rumors
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-22-2003)
So by now you should have heard the news that 20th Century Fox has given a greenlight to ALIEN VS PREDATOR, the long-awaited meeting of two of sci-fi's biggest and baddest creatures. If you attended the San Diego Comic-Con last week you may have even spot... SUPERMAN II: The Sequel That Wasn't
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-14-2000)
'Let me put it to you this way,' laughs Richard Donner, 'all the good parts are mine. Everything with Hackman, Brandowell, they cut Brando out because he wanted more moneyBeatty and Perrine was shot by me.' Donner, of course, is talking about his footage ... SUPERMAN: Jeph Loeb
by James Busbee (Fri 01-05-2001)
What if you found out that everything youd ever believed about your life was wrong? Superman and his readers are about to discover that even the Man of Steel can be deceived when revelations about his true origins come to light, revelations that are goin... Realworlds: DC Comic Book Stories Set in Our World
by Edward Gross (Thu 02-24-2000)
Back in the 1950s and 60s, DC Comics devised a means of telling a number of fanciful stories that could never be pulled off in regular continuity (i.e. what if Batman had been raised by the Kents?, what if Superman lost his powers?, what if Superman had ... SUPERMAN - DOOMSDAY
by Tim Janson (Sat 09-22-2007)
The Death of Superman was perhaps the greatest publicity stunt in comic book history. We comic fans knew that Superman would never truly be dead but the event did what it set out to do…garner world-wide media attention and sell a gazillion cop... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... Two Teams Are Better Than One
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-23-2002)
The DC Universe has seen a few cataclysmic conflagrations in its 60-plus year history, but none as devastating as the creation of a new villainous "uber-team" in JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE, a 96-page hardcover written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns, and il... SUPERMAN on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Sat 03-11-2000)
After his success with the phenomenal STAR WARS in 1977 and the completion of his more modernistic work for CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, composer John Williams returned to the world of heroic science fiction fantasy with a monumental score for SUPE... The Original Battle Royal
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)
Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem arrives on DVD today. The meeting of two monsters squaring off toe to toe is far from an original concept. If we look back we will see a time before there was “vs.” movies, a time when monsters wo... Hollywood Mew Mew Not Quite Hollywood? (Sat 06-05-2004)
While it\'s a minor mention, a Licensing 2004 Media Alert makes mention of Mew Mew from 4Kids but lists it with its proper name of Tokyo Mew Mew. A press release from 4Kids on Anime News Network also calls it Tokyo Mew Mew.Morrison talks ALL-STAR SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-22-2004)
For a few months insiders in the world of comic books have been whispering about a new plan by DC Comics to take on Marvel's Ultimate line of books. As you may or may not know, Marvel's Ultimate lineup took several of the company's well-established superh... Comicscape - October 5, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 10-05-2005)
You ever see that Bruce Campbell movie Bubba Ho-Tep? It's about how Elvis and JFK are alive and well (okay, sortof well) in a Texas nursing home. And JFK is black. So then they fight a mummy. It's not, actually, as good as its premise - but then I'm fairl... Mark Waid talks SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 07-09-2002)
Mark Waid calls SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, his upcoming 12-issue maxi-series with artist Leinil Yu, "a dream project of a lifetime." "It's a reexamination and a new look at the beginnings of Superman, from Krypton on to his first big case in Metropolis," Wai... Comicscape - December 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)
OPINION: Don't let the title to this column fool you: I'm well aware that the difference between Marvel and DC is actually huge, to the point that, even now, there are still people who are avid fans of one company and who refuse to buy any books published... Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-26-2003)
I've collected comics in one form or another since 1982. It started with a weekly trip to the local Magic Mart and later moved to a little comic book specialty store called Gulf Coast Comics. I think it's safe to say I have a bit of an affinity for the ... Comicscape - April 27, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-27-2005)
Before we dive in, there's a new, official-type e-mail address you can reach me at. You can still get me at kurtamacker@yahoo.com, but now comicscape@cinescape.com is up and it comes directly to me. It mostly just makes me look slightly official when I'... THE COMPLETE SUPERMAN COLLECTION: DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 09-19-2000)
Imagine youre among the audience thats about to watch the 1942 premiere of Casablanca. Youve got a bag of peanuts, a bottle of Coca-Cola and a carton of cigarettes. People around you are talking, laughing and smoking, ready for a great time at the pict... SUPERMAN: RED SON
by TONY WHITT (Mon 05-05-2003)
In the middle of the 20th century, the US discovers that the USSR has a secret weapon: a Superman with powers beyond belief. They soon discover he's an alien, found as a baby by people living on a rural collective who raised him to believe in the ideals o... All-Star Superman #10
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
In this tenth issue of All-Star Superman, Grant Morrison treats the impending death of the Man of Steel—suggested at the start of the series—with a gravity missing from the in-continuity death of the character 16 years ago. Finally poison... SUPERMAN #175
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 10-13-2001)
While the graphic design elements at the top of this issue's cover would have you believe that this is another in a series of tie-ins to the current "Joker: Last Laugh" crossover event, it barely qualifies as such when you read the story itself. True, the... SUPERMAN: BLOOD OF MY ANCESTORS
by TONY WHITT (Mon 09-15-2003)
In the Beginning, there was El, a foundling taken in by two poor Kryptonians, who was soon revealed to be the chosen of Rao, god of Krypton. He must fight the tyrannical Utor to free his people, but his love for Laras Lilit, the daughter of a man he slew,... SUPERMAN II
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-21-2001)
As shooting on their Superman project dragged on, producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind put more and more pressure on director Richard Donner to speed up production, knowing that they could bring in their old pal Richard Lester, who had directed their THRE... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... Remembering Bernstein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-26-2004)
The death last week of legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein, on August 18th, coming so close after that of Hollywood maestros Jerry Goldsmith (on July 21st) and David Raksin (August 9th), has robbed Hollywood of its last three connections with the film... Catwoman
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-03-2004)
Genre:Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Halle Berry (Patience Price/"Catwoman"); Sharon Stone (Laurel Hedare); Benjamin Bratt (Detective Tom Lone); Lambert Wilson (Georges Hedare)... DC's Noveck Talks JLA, Supes & Batman
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-20-2007)
Warner Bros and DC liaison Gregory Noveck-- also the Senior Vice President Creative Affairs for DC Comics--sat down with Voices From Krypton and had some pointed questions directed his way after the last few weeks of press releases. To Noveck's credi... Comic Review: Superman #675
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 05-01-2008)
The 675th issue of Superman pits the Man of Steel against two adversaries—the brilliant, snarky power-copying villain Paragon, and the Priest Elders of the Protonic Flame from the planet Daxam. The latter have arrived on Earth to retrieve Mon-E... How To Survive A Crazy Hollywood Mother
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 01-15-2007)
Having lived in LA for a year now, I’ve been privileged enough to observe the sudden influx and idiocy of Hollywood motherhood. It seems as if every star with a vagina wants to have a baby pass through it. If they’re too old for it, they&rs... The Sixth Annual Hollywood Film Festival
by Sue Schneider (Mon 11-04-2002)
Recently the Hollywood Film Festival, held at the Arclight Theatre in Hollywood, opened with a screening of Dreamworks' THE RING. The Festival is an annual event created to discover emerging filmmakers and honor established Hollywood Stars. The Festival c... "Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-01-2006)
As shooting on Superman the Movie project dragged on, producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind put more and more pressure on director Richard Donner to speed up production, knowing that they could bring in their old pal Richard Lester, who had directed th... "He-Man" no more?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 11-30-2006)
According to Moviehole, the proposed film version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe may have gone the way of Batman Vs. Superman ... aka strait into Development Hell likely never to return.“This was a project set up at Fox”, said Execu... Comicscape - May 26, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-26-2004)
OPINION: Recently, Lev Grossman of TIME Magazine wrote an article called "The Problem With Superman," in which he covers this summer's "reboot" of the Man of Steel and the reasons for said re-imagining of DC's greatest icon. He explains that one of the bi... Comicscape - March 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-15-2006)
Greetings, fellow crack addicts. Yes, I just said you were all addicted to crack-cocaine. Metaphorically speaking, we all are. I assure you, the guy behind the counter at your comic shop is a half-step above the schmuck pushing dope at the public high sch... Aliens Vs. Predator Omnibus Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-20-2007)
With Marvel and DC Comics having enjoyed so much success with their Essentials/Showcase Presents Omnibus reprints, Dark Horse Comics has jumped on the bandwagon with their own massive tomes of reprint material. One of the things that really made Dark... Photos from the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-23-2003)
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony was held Monday, October 20th at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Awards were chosen by voting online at the Yahoo Movies and Entertainment Tonight websites. And the winners are:The Hollywood Actor of the Year... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Warner Bros seven year SUPER plan
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-23-2002)
It looks like after years of languishing in development heck, Warner Bros. is planning on spinning out movies based on DC comic book characters for the next seven years. At least, that's what VARIETY is reporting, though the roster of potential films soun... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)
We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl... Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another Wednesday and yet another installment of the unstoppable Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday, with the usual glut of announcements from nearly all avenues of pop culture. Comic Con has ex... Al Pacino Speaks For Us All, Maniacs.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)
Our first month of Star Spotlight is now coming to an end, fellow Maniacs. We began our inaugural column with one man who turned the filmmaking industry on their heels, George Lucas. We continued to one of my personal favorites, the legendary director ... Comicscape - December 21, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-21-2005)
Last week, I proposed an interesting solution to the crossover and continuity issue that plagues the comic reading experience. In short, I suggested that Marvel and DC drastically reduce titles per character and any in excess of, say, two, should occur ou... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... The Musical Eloquence of THE PUNISHER
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-15-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONCarlo Siliotto's score for THE PUNISHER, one of the latest unique super heroes to make the transition from the comic page to the big screen, is a thoroughly eloquent and richly melodic orchestral score. Siliotto has composed the ... Comicscape - October 1, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 10-01-2003)
OPINIONFirst of all, a quick announcement about a policy change of mine: many of you have noted the amount of times I've erroneously stated that a book was shipping during a particular week, and then that turned out not to be the case. I have to apologize... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Straight Up
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 08-18-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked our foreign readers to clue me in to their favorite regional shows that have somehow or other been missed by the TV Wasteland radar. Thanks to Eduardo Guardatti, from Argentina, we g... Zombie Bub's Special Edition
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-19-2003)
Wow seems like theres more DVDs every week. Lets get to em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis weeks spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ... 2000: The Best Science-Fiction, Horror, & Fantasy Films
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-04-2001)
Well, the millennium ended not with a bang but a whimperat least in theatres, that is. The year 2000 gave us numerous enjoyable, even sometimes admirable films (including Gladiator and Erin Brokovich), but in the genres of science-fiction, horror, and fa... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex '2nd Gig' Premiere at Tokyo International Anime Fair in Hollywood on February 7th, 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT AND MANGA TO PREMIERE 'GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX – 2nd GIG’ AT THE TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR IN HOLLYWOOD ON FEBRUARY 7th, 2005 SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE PRODUCTION I.G. PRESIDENT, MITSUHISA ISHIKAWA (GH...MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Invades Early
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
Dreamworks Animation's first film utilizing stereoscopic 3-D technology, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS, has been pushed ahead from May 15, 2009 to March 27, 2009. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2) and Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) are directing this 3-D look at the 50's era of ...