...that with TekkenDarkTournament, it does not feel like you are just getting a port.
A full cast of characters returns, allowing you to play all of your favourites. Of course mine is personally Eddie Gordo, and it moves beyond namesake. With the f...
What They SayToguro Returns
Life for these teens refuses to settle down, as Spirit World makes a chilling discovery. The Toguro Brothers faked defeat during Yusuke’s last case, in an elaborate plan by the trillionaire Sakyou. Now Toguro will hit Yus...
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,See individual reviews for full features listReview Equipment
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,See individual reviews for full features listReview Equipment
TEKKEN FOREVER, a new mini-series from TidalWave Studios and Dark Design Works, will launch in January from Image Comics.The three-issue, monthly series - based on the Namco videogame - will be written by David Chi, with pencils by Paco Diaz and inks and ...
The Review!-Synopsis-
Jun has been sent on a mission to find out if the Mishima corporation is making illegal bio-weapons. Her cover is a martial arts tournament held on the main corporate island. However, when she meets Kazuya, she realizes that she has...
Sony's Screen Gems and Crystal Sky are teaming up to turn the videogame TEKKEN into a $50 million feature film.The videogame centers on two childhood friends who enter a worldwide martial arts tournament. As they progress, the pals move toward uncovering ...
It\'s a pretty full and diverse week once again and we get some titles that were long thought never to happen or feared not to happen that finally arrive:
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What They SayLong before Yusuke Urameshi perished and returned to Living World, Shinobu Sensui held court as Earth\'s Spirit Detective. Sensui was the prime example of humanity and goodness, diligently serving those he swore to protect.
But everything c...
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d...
Expo Explores The organisers of the London Expo have announced plans to expand beyond the borders of our shining capital and venture forth into the wilds of the Midlands. The first Midlands MCM Expo will be held on February 24th 2007 in Telford, at the Te...
New property receives multiple media release
LOS ANGELES - 05/25/2001 - TOKYOPOP® Anime is proud to announce it has licensed the Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series, while at the same time the Vampire Princess Miyu Official Soundtrack will be one...
What They SayEpisode 201: A Dark and Secret Power
Videl takes to the ring for what is expected to be an easy victory over Spopovitch. Videl hits the towering brute with everything she's got, but her attacks have no effect. It seems Spopovitch is possessed...
What They SayWith Yusuke’s life in his hands, Toguro begins to toy with the fallen Spirit Detective trying to anger him enough to power up to 100% power. Genkai takes over the body of Poo and gives Toguro the key to unlocking Yusuke’s hidden r...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saruwatari TetsuyaTranslated by:JN ProductionsAdapted by:What They SayHigh-school junior Kiichi Miyazawa ("Kiboo" to his friends) dreams of becoming an action star like his idols Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He just may have the...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tetsuya SaruwatariTranslated by:JN Productions, IncAdapted by:What They SayOn a ship anchored miles from shore, Kiibo enters the ring to wage a do-or-die battle against the bloodthirsty fighter known as "The Beast." The Miyaza...
What They SaySpirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi discovered much about himself during the tumultuous DarkTournament. After not only surviving, but winning the vile competition, Yusuke is ready for the return to normal life even if it means going back to the...
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson...
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar...
What They SayWith mere moments to go before the tunnel between the Living World and the Demon World opens unleashing hordes of beast on an unsuspecting population, Yusuke\'s team push their way into Sensui\'s Lair. But what they find there shocks them bey...
What They SayFlowers of Blood
Kuwabara continues his desperate struggle against the child demon, whose twisting serpent-like yo-yos may prove too much to handle. As the second match arrives, Kurama steps forward. But his opponent, Roto, holds a remote th...
What They SayThe battle with Team Ichigaki has Yusuke Urameshi\'s team licking their wounds heading into the third round of the DarkTournament. Up next for Team Urameshi... Team Masho. But when Team Masho unveils their true identities and desires, Yusuke...
From a press release:
Universal Pictures And Dark Horse Entertainment Sign Worldwide Production And Distribution Agreement
Universal City, CA and Milwaukie, OR – 14 March 2008 – Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a t...
What They SayAs Raizen’s dominion comes to an end, a new era dawns. Former Spirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi now sits at the throne ruling over one third of Demon World. He now bears the incredible burden of maintaining a tenuous peace.
But Yomi and...
What They SayContains Yu Yu Hakusho volumes 27-32: Tempting Fate, Three Kingdoms, Bandits and Kings, King Urameshi, Dreams of Power & Yusuke Rediscovered.The Review!The final arc of Yu Yu Hakusho brings this great shonnen series to a close.
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Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski and Kia Asamiya, Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayDark must cross a vast and extremely dangerous desert to go to Oukoku, the mystical city that will...
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG...
What They SayAfter being informed of Genkai\'s death, Kuwabara strikes in rage at the elder Toguro only to learn of his amazing defensive ability. Kuwabara must somehow control his rage and keep his wits if he is to defeat the bizarre adversary in the mos...
What They SayTsubaki Sadamitsu is a high school student and gang member who loves nothing more than a good fight. But his troublemaking days take a unique twist when he stumbles upon two cybernetic aliens engaged in combat. When one of the extra terrestri...
As with most every summer, this happens to be the days of the handhelds. Perhaps there is a thought that most publishers have, where they believe that people are outside having fun, rather than inside in front of a television. This means that the home con...
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor...
Almost 35 years after its debut, TV’s Dark Shadows continues to hold an appeal for countless devotees. The strange soap opera, originally imagined as a gothic romance called Shadows on the Wall, evolved into a horror fan’s delight as it ran through a host...
May the worst team win! FEARnet, the world’s premiere horror and thriller website and video on demand service, continues to break new ground with the chilling new slam dunk of an interactive tournament called Death March: Tournament of Blood. Forget...
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati...
Steve Niles and Scott Hampton continue their saga of Gotham City’s other late-night protector. Simon Dark lives underground and periodically emerges to protect the innocent with unrestrained violence. Batman leaves criminals tied up for th...
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In...
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasui Kentaro / Kotobuki Tsukasa Translated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayIn the Asgard Empire, people live their lives in constant fear. Monsters, known as the Dark Ones, roam the land, killing indiscrimi...
What They SayIn a far away land, in a far away time, the greatest fighters of the land meet to do battle. Accompanied by a beautiful female partner, they test their might in the gladiatorial arena. To the victor go the spoils, including the partner of the...
What They SayThe World Tournament begins! Combatants collide, fist fly, kicks explode, powers erupts, and as the dust settles and the victors advance to the finals, Goten and Trunks stand atop the ranks, now prepared to face against each other. To the vic...
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a three-year production and distribution agreement that establishes a studio home for all of Dark Horse's creative properties going forward. The agreement was jointly announced by Marc Shmuger an...
Welcome to the premiere, platinum, gold seal, five star, classic, first edition of this column. Here we'll give you a handy checklist every week of new genre releases on DVD. Somewhere in your browser you'll find a cute icon that says "PRINT," which will ...
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...
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati...
The Review!The DarkTournament continues as Team Urameshi continue their deadly battle with Team Rokuyukai
Audio:
The audio is excellent. The Japanese dub is very good, but the English dub is the best of the two. The characters sound more dynamic and th...
What They SayThe most important and dangerous competition of all time is set to begin as the Demon World Tournament officially gets underway! Thousands of competitors from every corner of Demon World arrive to take their shot at becoming the next sole rul...
What They SayYusuke\'s adversary in the third round of the DarkTournament wants to prove he is more that hot air; his name is Jin, commander of the furious power of wind! At another time, in another place, these rivals could be the closest of allies. But...
If you were wondering what kind of impact “Gears of War” and “Resident Evil” had on gaming, look no further than “Dark Sector”, a better-than-average – mostly – shooter now out for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Grap...
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ...
We got great response to my offhand musing in last week’s column about how folks use the DVD function of their gaming systems. Most readers that responded claim that they consider playing movies on their PS2, X-Box, or whatever, a terrific bonus. Some eve...
Lots of bundles, boxes and hentai for the faithful around here that need to pad up that backlog just a bit more...Rejoice! New Right Stuf Specials are posted. This message is brought to you by Dark Lord Savings Co., Ltd., an equal opportunity wallet emp...
What They SayA Day in Waiting
The drama of the first round behind them, Yusuke’s team tries to regroup. But as they soon realize, not even the quiet moments are safe on Hanging Neck Island. Preoccupied by the discovery that his Spirit Gun won’...
What They SayDuring the past year of Yusuke Urameshi’s life the troubled teen has died, been resurrected, fought with and against strange demons, and entered a sinister competition where the penalty of losing is death! Yusuke only hopes that his exp...
We got in a slew of new dates today from Funimation for their summer fun schedule:Dragon Ball - Pt 2 King Piccolo Saga Set - $39.95 - 06/03/2003
DBGT - Baby - Creation - $24.95 - 06/03/2003
DBGT - Baby - Proliferation - $24.95 - 06/03/2003
DBZ -Babidi Box...
A deal far too good to pass up this week really needs to be mentioned here and that\'s the \"X\" series bundle below...It\'s Black Thursday!! New Right Stuf Specials are posted.
You\'ve asked for a new bundle, so here you go! X TV Hits the Spot DVD Bun...
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman ...
The Italian epic metal band Rhapsody proclaims what it plays is "Symphonic Epic Hollywood Metal," coining a new term in a species of music that has already become over categorized but in their case the appellation is quite accurate (some have even called...
What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f...
A few days back I reviewed McFarlane Toys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig...
What They SayBaki has fought his way to a new level in the circuit where legendary fighters are gathering and the only rule in the ring is fight or fall. Every warrior thinks they\'re ready. But with Yujiro\'s protege making his debut, the Tigerslayer\'s ...
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd paints a
grim canvas for "Dark Art".
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The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuki TakahashiTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayYUGI VS PEGASUS
Yugi's beaten the champions of Duel Monsters...but now it's time to meet the maker! In the final battle of the tournament, Yugi faces ultra-rich...
Doug Higley (a.k.a. The Phantom of the Midway) is a long-time midway and boardwalk attraction enthusiast who pens columns on outdoor rides for CIRCUS REPORT and SHOW BIZ U.S.A. His previous book was THE LAST MUSEUM. SCARY DARK RIDES is a true labor of lov...
What They SayBoth Tsubura and Takato are rumored to be descendants of the Mutsu Clan. Along with Sasuke and Iori, they\'re preparing to compete in the Shogun\'s Tournament. Will there be a showdown between the man with one eye and the man who fights with ...
As I was touring my local Anime store--whose owners happily know me when I walk in, as I never leave that place without selling off one of my future children over to them in exchange for my latest purchases (I think I owe them a dozen kids and the family ...
What They SayThe ultimate showdown is at hand. Baki steps into the ring, and the agreement is made that only one fighter will walk away. As devastating blows fill the arena, Baki\'s opponent begins to twist and gnarl into an unimaginable monster. Suddenly...
Madman Entertainment announces its January 2007 line up, due for release on Wednesday January 24th 2007 at all good DVD retailers.
ANIME / ANIMATION
BAKI THE GRAPPLER V05 - YOUNG CHAMPION
BASILISK V2
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST V13 - BROTHERHOOD
GODANNAR V1 & C...
Continuing from where the first season left off, this season of Baki the Grappler centers much more on the action but fails to deliver a cohesive plot.What They SayBaki Hanma returns to the Supreme Fighting Circuit to defend his title against a sea of con...
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...
Hot new Gonzo series is latest addition to TOKYOPOP® Anime line; TOKYOPOP®
Manga continues licensing rampage with Ragnarok and Kare Kano
SAN DIEGO-7/19/01-Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, was joined by Koji Miyajima
of Pony Canyon for the contract s...
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040, Trigun and Vampire Princess Miyu lead new line
LOS ANGELES - 5/17/2001 - TOKYOPOP® Soundtrax is proud to announce the creation of its new line of anime soundtracks with the upcoming releases of three new collections from ...
What They SayWhen Team Rocket steals a Hitmonlee and enters the Fighting Pokemon Tournament, it will be up to Ash, Primeape and Pikachu to fight for justice against their sticky tricks! Later, a Magnemite thinks that love is the best medicine for Pikachu\...
What They SayClaude makes up his mind to participate in the dog-eat-dog Armors Tournament in order to be received in audience with Dr. Leon, who might know how to save the planet from the atrocious creatures. To his astonishment, Claude\'s opponent in th...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayThe thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaim...
What They SayThe battle of the Saints continues. Saint Seiya and Saint Shiryu are locked in an epic struggle that shall test both their strength and will to survive. One of the two will die - the other will not be so lucky.
Unicorn and Andromeda are sla...
What They SayThe cosmos is bound together by an incomprehensible web of strength, power and-some would even say-magic. And only by a select few may these forces be harnessed! Seiya is a mortal from Japan who has been trained and has excelled. The time ha...
What They SayThe preliminaries for the Ultimate Dragonic Heaven Championship begins! But it doesn\'t look so good for Reiji\'s team when the evil twins come back to hunt them. While Daisuke burns with jealousy and Rockaku takes a nap, Reiji and Chibi figh...
The trailer for the 'Dark Knight' is coming!
Warner Bros. have release the Satellite coordinates for the initial feed. After that it'll appear online at www.thedarkknight.com.
Those of you tuning in via space-acge technology tune your dishes at
1...
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...
The last release day in July is almost always one of the bigger release weeks of the year and this one is certainly no exception:
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What They SayBaki has become the champion of an underground circuit known for employing some of the best fighters in the world. Tokugawa, the commissioner of the circuit, throws the best competitors he can find in Baki\'s path, to no avail: The Champ seem...
What They SayThe championship begins as dark revelations and untamable rage fill the arena. In a tournament for honor and glory, a horrifying force rises that fights for neither. The Chained Patriot has arrived.
Contains episodes 33-36:
Measure of a Man...
What They SayEvery warrior's life is but a moment. These fearless fighters exist knowing all too well that each moment could be their last. There is always someone stronger, or faster. There is always someone unafraid to go to any length to ensure victory...
On November 7, the year’s biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror ...
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit...
The folks at DVD Empire have some of the early word on FUNimation\'s very busy October schedule up this morning:YuGiOh: The Shadow Games Vol. #1 - $19.99 - 10/19/2004
Yu Yu Hakusho: The DarkTournament Box Set 2 - $99.98 - 10/19/2004
Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #2...
For those of you who need your regular fix of Yu Yu Haksuho, the folks at Right Stuf have managed to secure just under 500 empty art boxes for the Yu Yu Hakusho: DarkTournament Set 1 Artbox release. This is probably a one-time limited offer, so if you bo...
What They SayThe long awaited Finals of the DarkTournament have arrived! It’s Team Urameshi against arch-rivals Team Toguro in a winner take all battle where the penalty for losing is certain death!
In a stunning development both owners of the ri...
Funimation will be releasing the Blue Gender movie, The Warrior on July 20. On August 24, the first DVD from Detective Conan (Case Closed ; ;).
A YuYuHakushou boxset will be coming out in late July that holds the first six volumes of the DarkTournament ...
Bringing the series up through episode 86, FUNimation is set to release Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #24: Old Rivals, New Problems this coming Tuesday. While not the culmination of the most current arc, this volume is one of the best ones since the finale of the Da...
Lots of stuff here for those who want to save a few bucks and pick up an entire series in one whack:New Right Stuf Specials are posted. Bargains galore!
New Bundles! Check out these amazing deals! Ai Yori Aoshi True Blue Love Bargain Bundle gives you al...
One thing we managed to check out before heading off to the party but didn\'t get a chance to post was our look at Funimation\'s 12/10/2002 release of Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #08: DarkTournament.
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ...
Walden Media has picked up the film rights to Susan Cooper's five-book fantasy-adventure series, THE DARK IS RISING SEQUENCE. The first film will be based on the second book of the series, THE DARK IS RISING. The story centes on a modern-day boy who learn...
Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will publish a original companion comic story to this summer's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR film. Titled ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT, the 96-page graphic novel takes the story elements of Paul W.S. Anderson's f...
Speaking exclusively with CINESCAPE's Eric Moro, Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson gave us a vision of the film future of Dark Horse -- from movies that are in production (HELLBOY) to ones announced as in development (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) and other...
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i...
I seriously have this weird way of being drawn in by things that I think I will never give a second thought to. It all started with POKEMON, years and years ago, something I thought was so stupid the first time I heard about it. Then I played the game, an...
The long-awaited fifth novel in Stephen King's DARK TOWER series arrives in hardcover in bookstores today. WOLVES OF THE CALLA reunites readers with Roland the Gunslinger and his troupe of four comrades as they make their way ever toward the Dark Tower fo...
The time is near when the television shows we watch will go dark due to the shortened seasons caused by the WGA/AMPTP Strike. In some cases, depending on your preferences, that moment has already occurred. BIONIC WOMAN wrapped up...
After months of endless speculation, teasers, movie stills, posters, clips and viral marketing, it's easy to forget a few fan treats given several months ago for The Dark Knight. Fellow maniac Wiseguy sent me one such tidbit this evening, which some of yo...
UNREAL TOURNAMENT 2004 is coming. Atari Games announced at E3 that it anticipates a fall 2003 release for the next chapter in its first-person shooter/online fragfest. For the next TOURNAMENT, Atari is adding new game modes, vehicles, weapons and expand...
Before Heath Ledger passed away in late January, the marketing blitz was on from Warner Bros. and the team of Christopher Nolan for their upcoming sequel The Dark Knight. Afterwards, the online viral marketing died down for a while but it's gearing up aga...
The latest trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT has officially hit the web a few minutes ago, courtesy of an official site from WB. To watch it, click here and hit the "Download" icon on the right-hand side. I'm sure most of you fans ...
Hah, trust it for our friends over at Wizard to do a step by step breakdown of the Wizard World Chicago Convention footage shown by Warner Bros... There may be no video footage to post yet but columnist Kiel Phegley at Wizard Universe did ...
If you've watched I AM LEGEND by the time you're reading this article sometime today, you would have seen the new trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT. If you saw the IMAX version of the film, you have seen the Joker prologue as well. Hopefully, those two tr...
The Dark is Rising, a fantasy adventure about a boy who discovers that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors dedicated to the fighting against forces of the dark, will get an original score composed by Christophe Beck. The film is produced by...
What They SayRyoma Echizen and the rest of the Seigaku players enter the district tennis tournament as the school to beat. But an unknown team comes from out of nowhere to put them to the test. During a series of intense matches marked by extreme angles, ...
What They SayBenitora enters the tournament to prove his independence from the Tokugawa family, but his first opponent is none other than Demon Eyes Kyo. Even though he is overmatched, Benitora swears to fight to the finish! The Review!After a hectic and ...
What They SayThe infamous millionaire X.S. Cash is funding the most amazing martial arts tournament the Universe has ever seen! The four tournament finalists must do battle with warriors representing the four corners of the galaxy in a decisive battle to ...
What They SayBaki Hanma returns to the Supreme Fighting Circuit to defend his title against a sea of contenders. The quest to find the most supreme grappler in the world moves forward with unimaginable results. A monstrous secret is about to be unveiled i...
The year 2005 was a good one for bombastic soundtracks, just as it was a pretty good year for bombastic action films, but there were also a number of profoundly affecting introspective dramatic scores as well. Here's my recap of my Top Twenty favorite new...
The scores to Snakes on a Plane, Zodiac, and Shooter at first glance seem to bear little resemblance to one another, although each in fact embodies a type of musical fusion to develop and enhance its effectiveness as a score and as a soundtrack CD.&nb...
Welcome to our second weekly shopping trip to DVD land! It’s our hope that by printing out this handy checklist of new genre DVD titles that your DVD shopping activities will be even more exciting. Not that we didn’t realize that DVD shopping is already m...
The Review!The Street Fighter Zero OAV series makes its way to America (in record time, thanks to Manga Entertainment co-producing the original Japanese version). This stuff is top-notch material, so let's get started, shall we?
Audio:
This disc comes w...
What They SayThe King goes underground! When Yujiro appears in the underground arena and quickly humbles his champion son, he accepts a vigorous challenge from the patient Doppo. Doppo\'s secret ten-year vendetta is exposed to the younger generation\'s ch...
What They SayWhen Father Olivier seemingly runs away from the order, Suzu the dark elf is sent to capture and return him to the order. Father Olivier has been having doubts about the legend of creation and decides to go to the forbidden island of G, named...
It took a little longer than we thought it would, but finally it's over: the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller's 1986 monster hit, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, finishes this month, thus fulfilling all the hopes, dreams, and desires of those fans who want se...
In his creepy new drama ONE HOUR PHOTO, Robin Williams plays Seymour (Sy) Parrish, a lonely man who becomes obsessed with a family through developing their pictures over the years. Sy's obsession gets the better of him in the dark thriller, though this is...
Just as their latest horror film, 13 GHOSTS, readies for the 2001 Halloween season, Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis and the rest of the folks at Dark Castle Productions are already gearing up for their next project. However, it will differ from the company's...
What They SayWhat they say: Daisuke has been separated from Dark and trapped in a timeless world! Krad and Satoshi fight amongst themselves as Satoshi's father moves forward with his plan to destroy Dark and bring Krad permanently into this world under hi...
What They SayThe squad mates face their deadliest challenge yet as the Chunin Exam continues. Deep in the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must battle their rival genin to collect the scrolls of Heaven and Earth. It\'s no easy task, but is ther...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayRyo, Hayato, Takeshi, and Kei are Arms-kids implanted with nanotech limb enhancements that cause them to transform into grotesquely deformed...
Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson this week announced a new publishing program featuring CONAN THE BARBARIAN. The monthly ongoing series will include all-new stories based on the classic Robert E. Howard character and also incorporate adaptation...
There's an email circulating with the header '"Dark Knight Trailer 3" and pointing fans to what may be the next 'Dark Knight' viral site: ClownTravelAgency.com.
The site displays a battered, world-traveled suitcase sitting on top of a manila en...
What They SayContains both Dark Shell DVDs 1 and 2 in one complete box set!
At the end of World War II, after dividing up the nation, the countries that defeated Japan failed to rule the island. As a result, many independent powers were established. The...
What They SayThe bone-crushing finale!
When it comes to martial arts, Kiichi Miyazawa has always been the best. But when his father is hospitalized, it\'s time for the teen super-star to become a man and take on the big time. Kiichi must take his father...
What They SayThe Relaxation Club\'s secret is slowly being revealed while they\'re doing everything they can to keep its dark secret from surfacing into the light... even if it means violating everyone... including the students and teachers.The Review!The...
What They SayFighting is a way of life for teen martial arts prodigy Kiichi Miyazawa. When his best friend goes down in a grappling match with a deadly Jujitsu master, Kiichi takes matters into his own hands and enters the ring. But this time he may have ...
What They SayIn the tradition of COOL DEVICES comes the latest thriller to join the ranks of the hardcore hentai set: the Vanilla Series! From SHIYUUTA BIWAJIMA and CHIKARA NIKI, the producers of GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING, and EIJI UTAKATA, Art Director of...
It seems that the caped crusader will be making a trip to Hong Kong sometime in the upcoming sequel, THE DARK KNIGHT. A shooting schedule for the asian tourist spot has been revealed courtesy of The Standard.
Here's the details...
Kam Nai-wai, of the C...
As promised last week, the latest trailer for The Dark Knight, which you can see attached to Iron Man, has premiered online this weekend. You can see it at the WB viral site here. If there was an upload, I'd put it down below but for now, click on the lin...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski, Kia AsamiyaAdapted by:What They SayThe gorgeous and deadly Black Dragon is consumed with jealousy and filled with hatred towards her rival, the Phantom Saint of the Blue ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayFurthering their attempts to uncover the terrors of Yotsuji Private High School, Takagi and troop plan a strategy to trap zombies in the school basement. But even ...
From Variety:
'The Dark Knight' remained potent overseas, easily leading the weekend with $19 million at 6,580 playdates in 62 markets, while "Mamma Mia!" stayed stellar outside the United States.
With summer ending, 'Dark Knight' has cumed ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:T. LedouxWhat They SayAt the Mahora Academy Festival, the Budokai Martial-Arts Tournament is well under way - and it seems that all the participants have something to hide....
From a press release
Billionaire by day, Caped Crusader by night; living a dual life is no easy task. Along with exercise and eating right, Batman knows drinking milk helps him refuel and stay in top shape after a night spent defeating Gotham City's most...
A report from the German film site reveals interesting insights into 'The Dark Knight', following a visit to the set from that site's journalists.
According to that site, Batman will venture to Hong Kong for some "gangster-hunting". Producer Chuck Rove...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayLouie Nishiwaki is still held prisoner inside the mysterious coffin and nearly everyone has forgotten that he ever existed. If he is not released from the coffin i...
A few days ago, we brought you our first part of our interview with Mike Richardson where we talked about the recent announcement of Johnny Depp's attachment to Rex Mundi. As promised (a little late) here is the second part where he talks about everything...
Alright, it's CYOA time for us. Three well known sites (AICN, Superhero Hype & Joblo) have already got the "We're going to sue you if..." notice from Warner Bros for putting copyrighted DARK KNIGHT pictures up on their site. Before we g...
Alright you BATMAN fans (myself included), get ready for something soon. I know that Warner Bros warned everyone about THE DARK KNIGHT won't have an exhibit at this month's Comic Con 2007, instead opting for the Wizard World Chicago convention i...
As said in our Mania box office report, we're approaching the end of the build up to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. But before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, we have three more video clips to pass along in relation to the highly anticipated...
Hip Hop artist and film producer Pras Michel is set to produce and act in a trilogy of movies based on the Caliber/Arrow comics title 'Dark Oz', according to today's Variety.
The comic presented a dark retelling of L. Frank Baum's original novels, re-cas...
On January 22, 2008 Heath Ledger was found dead. The actor had completed his work as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight and the media became a circus. How would Warner Brothers cope with the viral marketing campaign that involved the character of the Joker...
After an absence of a little over two years, DrMaster continues its mystery/horror tale set in a school run by vampires!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Kenji KomiyaAdapted by:Hajime TomiyamaWhat They SayThe coffin that bound Kurou is d...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayHarman Cartel, leader of Assassins Guild \"Crimson Despair,\" faces off against mysterious former mercenary Leroy Sch...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koji Suzuki/MEIMUTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayAcclaimed Ring author Koji Suzuki returns with new terrors of a mad world... The nightmare continues with the major motion picture Dark Water starring Jennifer...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsurou NakanishiTranslated by:Masako and Jeffrey LillyAdapted by:What They SayIn a world where technology and magic fuel the dreams for riches, the Knights of the Dark City are sent out to find the hidden treasures that the ...
Gary Oldman is one of those actors that has seemingly been in everything, yet you don't even realize it. With close to forty feature films as an actor under his belt, Oldman decided to take a second pass at the role of Jim Gordon, which he originated i...
For centuries man has despised and feared the witch, but hey, don’t take my word for it: watch the 8-minute-plus prologue to THE NAKED WITCH during which an ominous narrator explains, in glorious pseudo history, the story of witchcraft. Pretty scholastic ...
If you got Blue Underground's terrific BLIND DEAD COLLECTION box set for Christmas or Hanukah or as an unfortunately-timed birthday gift, you may want to take a close look at it. The folks at BU have found some very minor defects a one second audio drop ...
According to Fox, Production has gotten underway on the action-adventure fantasy film, The Dark is Rising.The film tells the story of Will Stanton, a young man who learns he is the last of a group of warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the...
Sumthing Else Music Works has released the soundtrack to the computer game, Perfect Dark Zero. The soundtrack features original musical compositions and arrangements by David Clynick who is best known for composing the cinematic music in the first Perfect...
John Hodge has been hired to write a feature adaption of Susan Cooper's THE DARK IS RISING.The story revolves around Will Stanton, a boy whose life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated...
Comic book writer James D. Hudnall attracted some attention last month when his co-creation with artist Dan Brereton, namely THE PSYCHO, was optioned by Universal Pictures. Now Hudnall is preparing to kick new things off in the comic industry with the for...
Hideo Nakata, the most successful director of the new wave of "J-horror", mines a vein of terror once again and working once again from a novel by the author of RINGU, Koji Suzuki. DARK WATER, or HONOGURAI MIZU NO SOKO KARA as it's known in Japan, also i...
According to an update at the Anime Central blog, Dark Horse announced the following new titles this weekend at their panel:Lady SnowbloodEdenSpace PinchyZombi-ya ReikoFaces by Junji ItoRomantic Worries of the DeadSaiyuki Dendaio
In addition, Dark Horse w...
A broken Superman openly faces an alien menace. A loving Wonder Woman introduces her super girl to her father. A madder-than-ever Plastic Man is released from his imprisonment. And a triumphant Batman takes everything up a notch. The world has changed sin...
What They SayBeing a young teen is hard enough for most boys, but Daisuke\'s is a particularly hard destiny and he doesn\'t even know it yet. Every male of the Niwa family possessess a peculiar gene that matures on their fourteenth birthday and is activat...
What They SayThe Review!Audio
As this show was produced 16 years ago, I have worried if it has got some damages on sound tracks, but the audio of vol.1 is clear and noiseless.
Video
Clear and almost noiseless.
I couldn’t have found any sign of da...
Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE...
From a press release
IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the studio's highly anticipated and technologically unprecedented summer movie, The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, and dir...
In the words of Aaron Eckhart, "Christian is a big dude." Christian Bale who stars as the one and only Batman in both 'Batman Begins' and now 'The Dark Knight', is no stranger to the big screen. Bale got his break when he landed the lead rol...
In the 1980’s, there was quite a run on whimsical fantasy films. There was “Legend”, “Krull”, “Labyrinth”, “Willow”…Not sure why they are all single word titles. That’s kind of c...
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...
What They SayThe moment small town girl Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo, she is thrust into the excitement of Angelic Layer-a high-tech, fast-paced game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operators, also called Deus.
Twelv...
What They SayTension is high as the big showdown approaches. Baki gathers with friends and former foes from his past to engage in some last minute training before his father, Yujiro, arrives.
It\'s Baki vs. Yujiro in a no holds barred grudge match to det...
Dark matter is defined as `a non-luminous form of matter which has not been directly observed but whose existence has been deduced by its gravitational effects.` Dark matter is thought to make up a huge amount of the matter in the universe, but because we...
Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ...
What They SayA tragic love lost in time has Daisuke under its spell! The mysterious Second Hand of Time has suspended time for the lovely Freedert, who awaits the return of her knight in shining armor, Elliot. Still, all good things must come to an end an...
Those that have always wanted to see Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung play superheroes need look no further than this film, though they only play supporting roles. In the future, all weapons have been abolished by international treaty. 100 policemen are selected ...
What They SayBaki\'s father pays a daunting visit as the next round of the tournament begins: the lethal semifinals. Baki will have to fully utilize his hidden talent if he is to have a chance against his opponent, a master of the sacred Kung Fu disciplin...
What They SayAlso known as \"VG NEO,\" Variable Geo Neo is a three-part, original video animation inspired by the Giga Variable Geo video game and produced by Milky (Bible Black).
Busty Beauties Battle It Out!
Variable Geo - an all-girl fighting league...
Perhaps, this is the reason Warner Bros. moved their TRICK 'R TREAT movie out of the slated October 5th release date this morning. Fox has placed the trailer for THE DARK IS RISING online a few hours ago. This film starring Ian McShane (DEADWOOD) is also&...
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...
DC Comics has provided more details about THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, the upcoming sequel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley that begins in December.Here's how DC describes the three-issue mini-series:"It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KN...