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TERMINATOR Trilogy Begins Production
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
And they're off! Warner Bros. has passed along a press release saying that production has officially launched for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the first installment of a new trilogy starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Bale is central ... WB Acquires TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)
Warner Bros has acquired the North American distribution rights for the next Terminator film, newly named TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS, says Variety. The studio plans to release the first film of the new trilogy in the summer of 2009 ... Bale Confirmed for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-02-2007)
I'm not sure why the trades are so late on this news story but I'll pass it along in any case, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed this morning that Christian Bale is in negotiations to star in TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS. This is a follow u... 
Producer Confirms Details for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
Producer James Middleton has shared a few bits about Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins with Sci-Fi Wire. In the brief interview, he confirmed that John Connor (Christian Bale) will be a central focus in the 2nd and 3rd films in the new trilogy. He a... McG Confirmed for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Clint over at Moviehole published a story earlier about confirming McG for the directing job on TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS. Well, we can confirm it's true because we got an email a few hours ago stating that McG finally won the job ... Producers Talk TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
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TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS will hit theaters Summer of 2009. TERMINATOR Loses the Salvation Title
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-11-2008)
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins is no more in regards to the name of the next installment. Warner Bros. is now calling it Untitled Terminator Project. The upcoming trilogy will star Christian Bale as John Connor and Sam Worthington as a new charac... TERMINATOR 4 is PG-13?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-05-2008)
Halcyon Co. aims to deliver Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins as a PG-13 movie to Warner Bros. for release on May 22, 2009. The "Terminator" series is one of the highest-grossing R-rated franchises of all time, with the first three films ... Arnold Returning to TERMINATOR SALVATION Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 12-29-2007)
That's what producer Moritz Borman has hinted at in the latest issue of Empire Magazine. The producer opened the doors officially on Arnold popping up in the two subsequent sequels after TERMINATOR SALVATION:THE FUTURE BEGINS. Borman also explained that t... Christian Bale Cast in TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-22-2007)
Harry Knowles over at his AICN site says that Christian Bale has been cast as the new John Connor in TERMINATOR SALVATION:THE FUTURE BEGINS. There has been no confirmation since this is Thanksgiving and it will be a slow day but a bombshell like... WB Splits TERMINATOR Rights with Sony
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired the international distribution rights to Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the upcoming next installment of a planned new trilogy featuring Christian Bale (John Connor) and Sam Worthington (... Bale Confirmed for Whole TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-20-2008)
...se films, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. "He's really an actor's actor, so we're very proud," said Victor Kubicek of film company Halcyon. "Christian was our first choice and he's a big fan of The Terminator, so we're very ... Common Joins Freedom Fighters in TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)
...pt: "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" will reinvent the cyborg saga with a storyline to be told over a three-movie span. The film is set in the future, in a full-scale war between Skynet and humankind. John Connor (Bale), now in his 3... McG Reveals Info on TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
...tallment, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, will hit theaters Summer 2009. Bryce Howard Taking Over in TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-02-2008)
We have a new leading lady to take over as John Connor's wife, Kate Connor, says the Hollywood Reporter. The trade is reporting that Bryce Dallas Howard (The Village, Spider-Man 3) will be taking over the role exited by Charlotte Gainsbourg in Terminator ... McG Updates Blog Again for TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)
Director McG is getting production into full gear for the first installment of the new Terminator Salvation trilogy, the first one being called Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. With his first entry into a new official blog a few weeks ago, he gave... And The New T-800 TERMINATOR Is...?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
After years of debating whether Arnold would come back into the shoes of his T-800 model, the debate may be finished. The Clinton-News Record is reporting that Roland Kickinger, a former bodybuilder, will now be considered the earlier model of the Skynet ... Terminator Salvation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-28-2006)
Release Date: May 22, 2009 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: McG Screenwriter: John Brancato, Michael Ferris Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common and Jadagrace.Genre:... 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... Bonham Carter Joining TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
Helena Bonham Carter may have a full schedule coming with the final two Harry Potter sequels but she will also be finding some time to shoot some scenes for the upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy. The trade has announced that she will be co-starring al... New TERMINTOR Blog Launched with Concept Art
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
...graphy on Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. Like you guys, I’ve been a long-time fan of the series and I understand your passion for the Terminator movies -- and it’s my full intention to deliver a film that lives up to the previous ... Stallone Handling a DEATH WISH?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)
...inator 3, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins) are set to pen the screenplay for the studio.
Paramount Pictures controls some "Death Wish" rights and has an option to partner. MGM will make the pic whether or not Par opts in, and if a w... Mania Exclusive Interview: Terminator: Salvation Director McG
by Rob Vaux (Fri 08-01-2008)
Like many filmmakers today, McG got his start in music videos, producing work for the likes of Sublime, Korn and Cypress Hill. He then scored a huge success with the 2000 feature film version of Charlie's Angels followed by a less-then-well-received seque... Plot Details Emerge for TERMINATOR SALVATION Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-19-2007)
Spoiler Warnings: I'm passing this along because CHUD were the ones who broke the McG as director story. They also knew that Christian Bale was cast in the first film of the planned trilogy, though they disagreed with AICN on Bale playing the role of John... First Teaser Trailer for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
If you're planning on watching The Dark Knight in a few days, you'll be seeing the first teaser for Terminator Salvation in theaters. But Warner Bros. has already released the official clip online in a game of beating boot leggers. The upcoming first inst... Bloodgood Fights in New TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)
...ry: "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" will reinvent the cyborg saga with a storyline to be told over a three-movie span. The film is set in the future, in a full-scale war between Skynet and humankind. Christian Bale is playing John C... Worthington Leads TERMINATOR Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Apparently, director James Cameron is definitely on board the upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy. Enough so that he is on the phone with current helmer McG, giving advice on casting choices. Variety reports Cameron suggested his Avatar (slated 2009) st... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... Gibson Talks FX for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
The first production update last month at the new official blog passed along concept art for Terminator Salvation. Now, the guys at Warner Bros. has updated the blog once again from Visual Effects guru Charles Gibson on bringing that concept art to life t... SDCC 2008: Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles Interviews
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered many of us thought, why? Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was absent Linda Hamilton (the original Sarah Connor) and was really just a rehash of what had already been done in Terminator 2: Judgment D... 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... TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 06-12-2002)
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY is not a film that requires, at this point, any critical re-evaluation. The film stands pretty much as it did when it first wowed fans back in 1991, as both an entertaining spectacle and a landmark special effects film. The bigg... Quadrilogy
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-29-2008)
...in ‘Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins’ making yet another Quadrilogy. Bale’s casting might be the saving grace of the franchise (much like the saving grace of another) despite McG being attached (as of 1/29/08) as director.... TERMINATOR 4 Arrives in 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-26-2007)
Producer James Middleton (the same producer behind the upcoming Sarah Connor Chronicles) has announced that The Halcyon Company is prepping TERMINATOR 4 for a 2009 release. Pre-production for the fourth installment in the film will begin in October by the... TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Pilot
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
I didn’t watch the early broadcast of this pilot so I saw it Sunday night for the first time. I’ve been excited for it because I believe there is potential for a great series within this mythology. My reaction to this series is mixed... TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Heavy Metal
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
With the last episode, we saw John trying to take control of his life and embrace his destiny. It’s interesting to see him making this move but a lot failed for me in the execution of that evolution. The evolution continues this week and it was... TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Queen's Gambit
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
When this series first started, I really wanted to like it but in the end was fairly disappointed with the execution of the first couple of episodes. Last week’s episode and this one are setting a new trend of improvement that really has me exc... TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 07-02-2003)
It probably wasn't a good idea to release THE MATRIX RELOADED and TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES in the same summer. While the Wachowskis' original THE MATRIX was innovative, original and exciting, its sequel was simply more of the same bookmarked wit... Top Maniacal Rumors: Connor Reunion, Lethal Sequel and Gladiator America
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Vick's Chip
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
Smashing two episodes of a series together as a “two hour season finale” isn’t always the best idea because two episodes don’t have the pace, the build up, and the epic nature that a truly two hour finale would be. So, It woul... TERMINATOR 3 finished filming
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)
VARIETY is reporting shooting on the insanely anticipated TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES has finished shooting. The final day was Monday, ending five months of Los Angeles based shooting, and shot the scene showing Terminatrix Kristanna Loken's arriva... TERMINATOR 3 Casting Call
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-17-2001)
The basic casting breakdown for Warner Bros.' TERMINATOR 3 project has been revealed.Dark Horizons has posted the official casting sheet for the film's major characters, except Arnold Schwarzenegger's role... which we know is taken. Here's what the site r... THE TERMINATOR
by PROCE MACDOUGAL (Tue 10-30-2001)
Coming from its B-movie origins, THE TERMINATOR seemed an unlikely super-success in 1984. But thats exactly what it wound up beingin the long run if not the immediate short term. Sure, it made plenty of money, but the real success of the sci-fi/action f... 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... No TERMINATOR 4 Anytime Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)
It was announced just a few short months ago that an Arnold-free TERMINATOR 4 was on the horizon by new financial partners (producer Moritz Borman and Halcyon Co. principals Victor Kubicek and Derek Anderson) with MGM. Acccording to The Hollywoo... Terminator 3 on HD DVD, Descent coming to Blu-ray, and a really dumb idea.
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-08-2006)
The Descent
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DESCENT to be released on Blu-ray: Last year's sleeper hit, THE DESCENT is heading to Blu-ray, but not until after the holidays. The tense horror film is scheduled for a December 26th release on Blu-ray, the same dat... Making THE CROW III: SALVATION
by Michael Beeler (Thu 03-30-2000)
A lone figure, decked out in the gothic regalia and make-up of The Crow, crouched next to a makeshift Columbine High School memorial of flowers, teddy bears and notes placed against a chain link fence. A newscast found him there a day or two after the inf... Texhnolyze Lenticular Box Set
by Dan Barry (Wed 07-25-2007)
What They SayIchise\'s grief only allows him to enjoy the pain of the fighting pits in the underground city of Lukuss. However, when a gang punishes Ichise by cutting his arm and leg off, his will to live overcomes the odds and attracts the attention of t... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... LADY TERMINATOR
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-09-2004)
British DVD label Mondo Macabro (which also releases select titles Stateside) has built a reputation for unearthing exploitation titles from the far corners of the world. While the cinema of Indonesia is about as far out as it gets, their latest release L... Texhnolyze Vol. #2
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 09-20-2005)
What They SayLukuss, the city of despair and violence. An experimental metropolis buried deep inside the Earth, ruled by gangs, where mayhem and retribution are a normal part of life. To show your strength, you must deprive your opponents of their limbs... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Noein Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Tue 09-25-2007)
What They SayPart 3 of the breathtaking anime sci-fi series from the creators of Mobile Suit Gundam and Escaflowne. The battle for La\'Cryma continues. The anime equivalent of Stand By Me meets the Terminator! In the near future, a violent battle takes... Tower of the Future Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 06-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiwatari Saki Translated by:Glenn RichAdapted by:What They SayMatsuyuki Takeru could not have anticipated the decidedly different turn his life has taken. After his mother\'s death, life continued at a reasonably normal pace ... Cool new TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES picture
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 09-12-2002)
CHUD has been able to snag a new picture from next summer's second most anticipated sequel, TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. It shows, as you can see for yourself by clicking on it for a larger version, Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger choking the futu... Arnold spills details about TERMINATOR 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-04-2003)
Speaking at his annual golf tournament, The Arnold Classic, actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger let slip how his new Terminator character travels back from the future. According to the big man himself, the new T-850 Terminator (notice it's... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Project: New Future Helps Kids With Cancer (Mon 07-19-2004)
July 19, 2004--Anime News Network, in association with TOKYOPOP, FUNimation, Bandai Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, Urban Vision, Animerica, and The Right Stuf International, announces a new initiative to bring hope to kids with cancer. Twelve-year-ol...Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... More TERMINATORS in the Future
by News Editor (Wed 05-09-2007)
The Halcyon Company has bought out all rights to the TERMINATOR franchise from Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna. Victor Kubicek and Derek Anderson will co-produce a new series of films based on the character.
A script for TERMINATOR 4 by John Brancato ... TERMINATOR Owners Buy Phillip K. Dick Rights
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
The Halcyon Company who recently purchased the TERMINATOR franchise rights have expanded their library to Phillip K. Dick material rights for the next three years, says Variety. With over 120 short stories and 45 novels, they have plenty of choi... TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: What He Beheld
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 03-06-2008)
So, here we are at the season finale of The Sarah Connor Chronicles and while it’s far from perfect, I have to give it points for trying to connect itself to nearly every episode of the entire season in some way. Cameron and crew have found the... McG Up For TERMINATOR 4?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-04-2007)
While this shouldn't be regarded as fact yet, CHUD is reporting that director McG is among the top list of contenders to director TERMINATOR 4. Devin has relayed that this comes from a reliable source that has never did him wrong, it would be qu... The Ghost of Batman Future
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Tue 01-08-2008)
Grant Morrison opens his newest Batman arc with an obscure introduction – namely, the introduction of another Batman-imitating police officer. Morrison has already suggested the existence of a group of Batman imposters, which he has seemingly m... Yelchin Playing Reese in TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-19-2008)
Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett) is in negotiations to star as post-apocalyptic warrior Kyle Reese in director McG's new Terminator movie, says The Hollywood Reporter. David Campbell Wilson, John Brancato and Michael Ferris wrote the screenplay though scr... An Ode to the Children's Picture Book
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-11-2008)
Back before Bantam’s Choose Your Own Adventure novels and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps, the children’s picture book reigned supreme. Their over-sized, color-splashed pages provide kids with a magical place where genre has no meaning, every li... Diesel up for TERMINATOR 3 role?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-20-2001)
According to a Calgary Sun report, Vin Diesel (IRON GIANT, THE FAST AN THE FURIOUS) is up for a role as an evil terminator in TERMINATOR 3. Whats more the papers online arm seemed to have a subtitle for the film: TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. In t... There are a Few Things to Watch
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 01-06-2008)
Surprisingly, even with the writer’s strike there are still a few shows to watch either premiering or returning over the next couple of months. How long some of these shows actually stay on the air after their premieres is depressing but at thi... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... BOND 22 Begins Filming Thursday
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-31-2007)
Contrary to some previous films, James Bond will not be traveling as much to exotic locations in BOND 22, says director Marc Forster. Well, unless you consider the inner psyche to be exotic. The director spoke to the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung and MI... FIRST WAVE Begins Season Two on Sci Fi Channel
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 01-08-2000)
On-the-run Cade Foster (Sebastian Spence) starts his second year battling the invading Gua aliens by facing their greatest warrior, Lucas (Sable). With her consciousness deposited into a human husk with 60% more alien DNA, Lucas is instructed to test ever... Tower of the Future Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki HiwatariTranslated by:Glenn RichAdapted by:Glenn RichWhat They SayStill shocked by his mother\'s deathbed revelation, Takeru puts aside his anger and shame to grant her final wish. He agrees to allow Hyoju, the once-secre... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Prog's Pain Of Salvation Announce New Album Title, Continue Bassist Search
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-10-2006)
Swedish progressive metal band Pain Of Salvation have set Scarsick as the title of their new album, tentatively due in late 2006/early 2007. "The band is focusing on the songs right now, to be recorded during the coming months," reads a posting on the gro... Pixar begins scouting for a new home
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-05-2004)
In a teleconference with business investors and media reporters, Pixar CEO Steve Jobs spoke about his company's high quarter earnings (four times what they were in the quarter the year before) and the decision to conclude contract talks with the Disney st... BATMAN BEGINS Trailer at Wondercon 2005
by News Editor (Wed 02-23-2005)
The website "World of KJ" provides coverage of Christian Bale at Wondercon 2005 discussing his part in the upcoming BATMAN BEGINS as well as his involvement in future Batman films.Bale noted that he is signed up for two sequels but Christopher Nolan is no... Casshan: Robot Hunter Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-29-2003)
What They SayEnslaved by an army of rebellious super-robots originally designed to help civilization avert a complete ecological cataclysm, mankind\'s only hope is Casshan, a legendary hero who wages a solitary war to defeat these Neoroids and restore the... Mania Exclusive: WANTED Cast Talk Shop with Mania
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
...about his Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins role, click here!The film stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann and Common. Timur Bekmambetov was behind the camera, based on a screenplay by Michael Bran... Review: 'Batman Begins' (Mon 06-06-2005)
"Batman Begins is the greatest Batman movie ever made. It's the greatest superhero movie ever made. It may even be one of the greatest movies ever made. It's nothing less than The Godfather with Bat-a-rangs... helmer Christopher Nolan finally brings salva...'Batman Begins' sequel rumors (Tue 10-11-2005)
Anonymous drops hints about who the 'Batman' sequel villains might be and what the future may have in store...if you believe anonymous scoopers...No Arnold in TERMINATOR 4
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)
According to TERMINATOR 4 co-writer Michael Ferris, don't expect to see Arnold Schwarzenegger in the upcoming TERMINATOR film."'Terminator 3' kind of closed the book on Schwarzenegger, as did his gubernatorial career," said Ferris in an interview with Ent... SARAH CONNOR Begins Between 24
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)
Josh Friedman, creator of THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, has indicated to the Futon Critic that the show will premiere between the 3-hour planned event of 24 on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 8/7:00 CST. The next adventure of Jack Bauer begins Sunday, Jan... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... REVIEW: 'Batman Begins' Screenplay
by Chris Brown (Sun 07-18-2004)
Last week I was given a copy of
the script for "Batman Begins." There is no draft number, no date,
merely a note about having been transferred to PDF by someone who calls himself
Ubu with an association to Ra's Al Ghul. Okay, geeks will be ... Texhnolyze Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-06-2004)
What They SayThe underground city of Lukuss is ruled by gangs and religious fanatics who have all carved their own piece out of the city. Peace is held together by a very fragile balance. But now the city appears to be on the verge of chaos as that bala... TV Wasteland: Red Mars is Coming to AMC
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-06-2008)
AMC has been getting tons of attention lately for its series Mad Men and Breaking Bad but now it’s finally swimming on our end of the pool with a TV series adaptation of the 1992 novel Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. The series follows the exploit... Winner: 'Painkiller Jane' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-10-2008)
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by Jason Lethert (Fri 05-10-2002)
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by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti... Dokebi Bride Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MarleyTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBorn into a shaman family, Sunbi has inherited the power to see and communicate with spirits just like her grandmother, a notable shaman and savior of their little fishing village... SAIYUKI TOPS TOKYOPOP'S MENU OF MUST-HAVE MANGA (Wed 01-21-2004)
Other New Titles Being Served Up Include Culdcept, Doll, Eternity, Evil's Return and Passion Fruit Los Angeles, CA (January 21, 2004)--Manga fans are sure to salivate over the latest smorgasbord of page-turners, as the country's leading publisher of grap...The Old C2F Heroes Are Dead!
by Jason Lethert (Thu 06-09-2005)
A New Generation of C2F Filmmakers Leave the Old Guard Behind - James Cameron leads a list of Hollywood creators whose fanboy cred has fallen
By Jason Lethert
(With apologies to Simon & Garfunkle): "Where have you gone, Jimmy Cameron? ...Joltin' Ji... Winner: 'Painkiller Jane' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-27-2008)
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The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address... Haibane Renmei Vol. #4
by Kim Wolstenholme (Fri 01-27-2006)
What They SayAmidst the Passing of the Year Festival, Reki begins to distance herself from everyone and prepares to face the bitter darkness that will soon engulf her, resigned to her fate as a cursed and unforgiven Haibane.
With little time remaining, R... Helena Bonham Carter Reveals Loyalty for TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)
While what actress Helena Bonham Carter reveals about role in the upcoming Terminator Salvation film is exceedingly vague, it could also be decided as somewhat revealing in where her loyalties lie in the fight for the future. If you don't want to know any... Cage, Proyas Predict Future in KNOWING
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-11-2007)
Director Alex Proyas (Dark City, I,Robot) and Summit Entertainment have landed Nic Cage to lead their thriller KNOWING, reports Variety. The story concept was created by Escape Artists producers Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal & Steve Tisch partneri... Comicscape - June 15, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-15-2005)
Before I get to my interview with THE SURROGATES creator Robert Venditti, there's some movie madness to take care of first. I just saw BATMAN BEGINS at an early screening. While not perfect, it is still very, very good. I'm still gathering my thoughts and... Noein Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-30-2007)
What They SayThe next 4 episodes in the cult anime hit of 2007.Described by the director, Akane Kazuki as "The Terminator meets Stand By Me".Noein - To Your Other Self will appeal to both male and female sci-fi and anime fans.
Episodes Comprise
6 " Dime... That Certain Something
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-08-2004)
I come not to praise TRU CALLING but to bury it.In case you hadn't heard, former Slayer Eliza Dushku's GROUNDHOG DAY/RUN LOLA RUN hybrid went down for the big dirt nap a while back. I can't imagine that even the cast and crew were terribly surprised: the ... Comicscape - July 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)... Spiral Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Thu 02-15-2007)
What They Say\"I\'m going to pursue the mystery of the Blade Children.\" With these words Kiyotaka Narumi vanished without a trace. Two years later, Kiyotaka\'s disappearance still haunts his younger brother Ayumu.
The wheel of fate turned when Kiyotaka ... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... Wells Enough to Travel
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Fri 03-08-2002)
No, it wasn't a studio hype job, at least according to the man himself. Simon Wells, great-grandson of H.G. himself and director of the new Dreamworks adaptation of THE TIME MACHINE, campaigned for the project."I pursued it," says Wells. "I read about it ... The 29th Annual Saturn Awards Nominations - Face of the Future Category
by Eric Moro (Wed 03-05-2003)
CINESCAPE and The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films announced today the nominees for the 2003 Saturn Awards ceremony. What follows is a complete list of the Face of the Future nominees, an award that will be decided by fans who log onto... BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES THE LEGEND BEGINS
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Tue 06-11-2002)
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES has always been the best rendition of Batman. This is due to the care and the craft of all of the people involved in the project, specifically Bruce Timm and Paul Dini. At the same time it is very unfortunate that Warner Bros. ... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 08-20-2008)
Unrelated at first glance, a series of tactical assignments draws Mithril's Special Response Team into a tangled web, with the spider wearing a haunting face from the past! With inside help and technology to rival their own, this adversary is after the Ar... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol... GRR Martin Deluxe, Turtledove, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-01-2006)
Tor Books' Sara Douglass wraps up The Crucible series with the mass market paperback release of The Crippled Angel while Games Workshop's David Bishop concludes his Fiends of the Eastern Front series with a climactic, WWII-style bloodbath of German soldie... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 4: The Search for a Script
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-14-1999)
`During the early 70s,` explains David Gerrold, `NBC was the villain, because they had cancelled STAR TREK, and Gene made sure that everybody knew that NBC was the villain. Gene was this man who wanted to change the world for the better, and NBC wouldn`t... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #14: Fire Requiem
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-28-2002)
What They SayIn every war there will come a single battle like no other. It is a battle with no rules, where unlikely allies fight side by side until none have the strength to stand. The stage has been lit with fire and hate as the final players gather.
... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the... Black Lagoon Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 06-24-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is action incarnate! Dirty jobs are a part of life for the Black Lagoon but things seem to be getting worse by the minute. Their latest problem is a maid from Columbia. She\'s a killing mac... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... BSG's Campbell Joins KNIGHT, Rambin Joins CONNOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
Two new castings have joined the returning genre television series "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" and "Knight Rider", reports The Hollywood Reporter. Paul Campbell, who appeared in 25 episodes of "Battlestar Galactica" as Bill... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Rise of the Musicians
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-03-2003)
Composer Marco Beltrami started out writing Hollywood film scores in 1994, but it was in 1996, with his score for the phenomenally successful teen horror film SCREAM, that the Italian composer really hit his stride. SCREAM was quickly followed with a crit... Texhnolyze Vol. #5
by Kim Wolstenholme (Mon 09-11-2006)
What They SayLUKUSS: the city of despair and violence...
An experimental metropolis buried deep inside the Earth, ruled by gangs, where mayhem and retribution are a normal part of life...
To show your strength, you must deprive your opponents of their lim... Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Operation 01
by Dani Moure (Fri 04-16-2004)
What They SayCenturies in the future, in the year After Colony 195, orbiting space colonies surrounds Earth. The colonists are cruelly oppressed by the Earth Alliance, which deploys huge humanoid fighting machines called Mobile Suits to control the popula... 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 ... Black Cat Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (aka bounty hunter) - down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #14: Fire Requiem
by Zubin Kumana (Tue 02-12-2002)
The Review!A wounded hero. An invincible foe. A plot to take over Japan. A contest of ideologies. A hidden love. Power turned against the bearer. Betrayal. Death. Restoration. Spontaneous human combustion. If these are the things you look for in... FUNimation Channel Adds New Shows to Programming Slate (Tue 03-04-2008)
Revamped Schedule Features U.S. Premieres of Anime Series FLOWER MOUND, TX, March 3, 2008 – The FUNimation® Channel, the premiere 24/7 digital anime network from FUNimation Entertainment & OlympuSAT, will be premiering seven new animated series...Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Thu 01-18-2007)
What They SayThey are the Norns, governesses of fate and impartial chaperones to the dance of the living. But now, with Ragnarok on the horizon, Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld have abandoned their posts in Asgard to join in the fun with the mortals of Earth. Wi... UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)
Sometimes theres no happily ever after. Last years Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvels current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f... "Heroes: Six Month’s Ago”
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 11-30-2006)
What we have here is an origin episode. I was afraid that we may be getting our first “filler” episode. You know, that episode that really doesn’t have a lot to do with the main storyline. In a way it was a filler ep... X Vol. #2
by Justin A. Swartz (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Oh baby, this just keeps getting better and better.
Audio:
Another fantastic stereo mix that's on the verge of becoming theatrical quality. The English version was viewed again, and for good reason. Still carrying the same amount of talent ...