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THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM
by Warren Curry (Fri 04-18-2008)
The Forbidden Kingdom is the martial arts movie equivalent of an All-Star game. It teams two of the genre's biggest stars, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, sharing the screen for the first time ever, with Hong Kong's premiere action choreographer, Woo-Ping Y... FORBIDDEN Success for Lionsgate
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-20-2008)
The combination of Jet Li, Jackie Chan and a classic tale proved to the best one-two-three punch for this weekend’s audiences. Liongate’s The Forbidden Kingdom fought its way into first with an average April 20.8 mil tally. The distributor ope... Lionsgate acquires "The Forbidden Kingdom"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-11-2007)
According tot he Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate has acquired the domestic distribution rights to the Jackie Chan and Jet Li action epic, The Forbidden Kingdom.The film is based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King and is based on an original screenplay... 
Footage from FORBIDDEN KINGDOM Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-15-2007)
A first look at the teaming of Jet Li & Jackie Chan has appeared online for their collaboration FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. The fight choreography was handled by Yuen Wo Ping (Kill Bill films, Matrix trilogy) while Rob Minkoff directed the project for Lionsgat... FORBIDDEN #0
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-27-2005)
FORBIDDEN #0 begins a fantasy epic about a prince named Sinn, recently escaped from his father's underground kingdom that dwells religiously in darkness. An ancient curse lain upon the Nocturnals forces them to avoid sunlight, and thus, combustion (they'... Forbidden Love Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-05-2005)
What They SayIn an attempt to save my mother\'s Kingdom back on my home planet, I\'m here on planet Earth to awaken the ultimate weapon our people hid here years ago. Our weapon was made in the form of a girl and its powers can only be activated by sex! M... Chou Joins Chan, Li in KINGDOM
by News Editor (Thu 06-14-2007)
The Weinstein Co. and Lionsgate have added Collin Chou to the cast of THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. The movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
The story is based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King. Chou will play the Jade War Lord.
Ro... Mania Exclusive Interview: Martial Arts Legend Jackie Chan
by Rob Vaux (Fri 04-18-2008)
Since the death of Bruce Lee, no performer has represented the face of martial arts more prominently than Jackie Chan. Starting with Asian films like Drunken Master and Fearless Hyena, he quickly established a unique onscreen style emphasizing comedy and ... IRON MAN Takes Checkered Flag
by Associate News Editor (Sun 05-11-2008)
...illion)8. The Forbidden Kingdom - $2.2 million ($48.5 million)*9. Nim's Island - $1.3 million ($44.3 million)10. Redbelt - $1.1 million ($1.2 million)
Coming Soon:
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - May 16th
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of ... THE KINGDOM
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 12-30-2007)
American civilians are killed in a terrorist attack on Saudi Arabian soil. F.B.I. Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie Foxx) is given permission to investigate the attack and bring the killers to justice. The catch is Fleury has only 5 days to do ... Breaching THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Andrew Osmond (Sat 02-12-2000)
In high-concept terms, THE TENTH KINGDOM might be described as `Lord of the Rings meets the Brothers Grimm.` A $40-million, ten-hour mini-series, the saga follows the adventures of a young woman, Virginia (Kimberly Williams, previously seen in FATHER OF T... Our Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 05-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayShy Akira grew up in the country knowing little about the drama and fast-pace of city life. But when family circumstances force him to move to an incredible guar... Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 02-22-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya FujimaTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayTHOSE FEISTY FELINES!
Cyan is a teenage cat (in cat years!), and when his beloved young master falls ill, the parents abandon Cyan in the basement of a luxuri... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 10-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:Not AvailableAdapted by:Not AvailableWhat They SayThe sequel to the bestselling Kingdom Hearts manga series!
The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the wor... Sommers Heading to "Magic Kingdom"
by News Editor (Tue 02-15-2005)
Stephen Sommers has been set to direct a film based on the book series "Magic Kingdom for Sale" by Terry Brooks. Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel will adapt the screenplay. The series of books tell the story of a widowed attorney who leaves his old life beh... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... Doctors and patients arrive at STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-29-2003)
Andrew McCarthy (PRETTY IN PINK), Bruce Davison (X-MEN 2) and Diane Ladd (WILD AT HEART) are the first people to book themselves a role in STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL. ABC is in the middle of casting the 15-hour spooky series before cameras start to r... KINGDOM HEARTS II, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 08-08-2007)
If you frequent the more macro-heavy corridors of the Internet, you've no doubt seen that picture of a polar bear struggling to chew some apples out of a block of frozen ice. That particular macro asks, "How does a bear know what apples is?" Rea... Forbidden Dance (aka: Tenshi no Kiss) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 02-03-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:What They SayAfter a serious and discouraging injury, Aya - an accomplished ballet dancer - is inspired to dance again by the all-male COOL troupe. In fact, she's never wante... Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 05-30-2000)
Majesty is an ambitious project conceived by Cyberlore studio's programmers. It has all the basic features of both simulations and real time strategies. This game will give you a chance to create your own fantasy kingdom, employ heroes, take care of t... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #9
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-25-2006)
What They SayYuri finally finds Conrad in the unlikeliest of places: as Yuri\'s opponent in Big Cimaron\'s Ultimate Tournament! With Conrad no longer on his side, what will Yuri do?
Yuri and his group manage to escape with \"the End of the Wind,\" one of... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Manga Review: Our Kingdom (Mon 05-08-2006)
One of the more enjoyable things we\'ve been able to do recently is to go a large exposure of boys-love and yaoi titles to almost all of our manga reviewers, giving them a chance to check out titles and genres they may not ordinarily do. There\'s still se...Our Kingdom Vol.#05
by Patricia Beard (Wed 02-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayEven as the story\'s adult characters begin to iron out their own couplings, Rei and Akira\'s own relationship might prove to be a short-lived love affair. And ho... INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-23-2008)
As Harrison Ford's most famous alter ego, Indiana Jones, once said, “It's not just the years, honey, it's the mileage.”
And if you lower your expectations, then you're bound to get a lot of mileage out of Indy's fourth adventure, The Kingdom ... Manga Review: Free Collars Kingdom (Thu 02-22-2007)
Dipping into the Del Rey pool once again with a new series, Matthew\'s checking in with us this morning by taking a look at the January 2007 title Free Collars Kingdom Vol. #1 (of 3).DOWN AND OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 02-04-2003)
Well-respected SF short story author, Cory Doctorow (winner of 2000 John W. Campbell award for best new writer) does an incredible job on this short novel about immortality and Disneyland. Jules, the main character in DOWN AND OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM, is... Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 03-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya Fujima Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayYoung catboy Cyan has found himself on one side of a huge territorial catfight against the beautiful Siam and her endless supply of gorgeous generals. Luckily, Cyan\'s not al... FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 02-23-2000)
In some ways the presentation is naïve, even cornball, but this film survives on the strength of its story (loosely derived from Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST) and the best production values that MGM could furnish. Sort of a forerunner of STAR TREK (with a st... Trinity Blood Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir... Dark Kingdom #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
Like last year’s Death Dealer miniseries, Dark Kingdom takes a classic Frank Frazetta painting and crafts a story from the image. But unlike Death Dealer, this one-shot from writer Mark Kidwell (’68) and artists Tim Vigil and Jay Fotos, t... "The Kingdom" moves dates
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-07-2007)
According to Variety, Universal has moved the release date for their upcoming action film, The Kingdom, from April 20 to September 28. The move, which comes on the heals of highly positive reactions at test screenings, is aimed at building momentum ... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#04
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro Amano Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe saga comes to a close as Sora, Donald and Goofy are forced to choose between their duty and their friendship to each other. The evil truth becomes apparent as our heroes... Kingdom Hearts II Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 07-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the quiet little hamlet of Twilight Town, there lives a boy named Roxas. He and his friends Hayner, Pence, and Olette are trying to enjoy their final days of summer vac... Gestalt
by Bryan Morton (Tue 11-28-2006)
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... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Wed 04-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SaySora, Goofy, and Donald Duck continue their magical journey traveling throughout worlds so they can protect everyone with Sora\'s powerful Keyblade from Maleficent and her ev... Peter Berg's First 4 Minutes of THE KINGDOM
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-27-2007)
Universal Pictures and director Peter Berg have released the first four minutes of their latest release, THE KINGDOM, courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The thriller which opens this Friday stars Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Jeremy P... KINGDOM HOSPITAL relocates
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-30-2004)
After losing ground in ratings each week, ABC has decided to shuffle STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL from its Wednesday night perch to Thursdays beginning April 1. KINGDOM will be seen at 9 PM.On March 3, the first night the horror series aired, KINGDOM H... "Forbidden Planet (Ultimate Collector's Edition)"
by John Sinnott (Wed 12-06-2006)
The SF films of the 50's are often dismissed on whole as low budget drive-in fodder made by the likes of Roger Corman to turn a quick buck. While that is true to a large extent it isn't entirely accurate. There were a handful of excellent S... "The Kingdom" Poster released
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-02-2007)
ComingSoon has got their hands on the new poster for the upcoming thriller, The Kingdom.You can view it to the left. Edit: The studio has asked us to remove the image, saying that they are planning wholesale changes.The Kingdom, penned b... Date set for KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-17-2003)
It may be brief but it's news: ABC will broadcast the two-hour premiere episode of KINGDOM HOSPITAL on March 3, 2004 at 9 PM. Based on the Danish horror mini-series THE KINGDOM, the show is about the goings-on at a haunted hospital and the unusual cast of... Geneone Acquires Kyor Kara Maoh 2nd Season (Fri 05-19-2006)
Kyo Kara Maoh! God (?) Save Our King Picking Up At The First Season's Thrilling Cliffhanger, Part Two Journeys Farther Into One Boy's Comedic Adventures Through The Realm Of Fantasy Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United Sta...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... 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... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-08-2006)
What They SayThe real devil\'s kingdom is shaken up by Yuri\'s sudden disappearance. Wolfram confronts the sorceress Ulurieke and Baker to find out Yuri\'s whereabouts. After Small Cimarron and Big Cimarron\'s dispute, Yuri must board a strange ship to e... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... 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... Garner And Foxx In Talks To Star in THE KINGDOM
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-05-2006)
Jennifer Garner is in talks to star alongside Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx in The Kingdom. Garner has a slew of films in production right now, including Be With You (just announced), Charlotte's Web (post-production), Sabbatical (pre-production), and ... 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... Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)
...i team-up The Forbidden Kingdom pulling in another 1.0 mil this weekend. Not much, I know. The bottom of this report seems to be suffering from most audiences going after the select choices up near the top of this report. Entering its fifth weekend of ... Four discs for STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)
Columbia TriStar Home Video has announced an October 12 release date for the entire run of STEPHEN KING'S KINGDOM HOSPITAL, the ABC television series that aired this past spring and early summer. Spread out over four discs and with a run time of 608 minut... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen a strange storm hits his island home, 14-year-old Sora is separated from his friends and swept into a mysterious new land. There he meets Court Wizard Donald and Captain... Sword of Truth, Dragonlance, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 07-19-2006)
Swords clash, elemental battleships go to war, and long-dead dragons rise again in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. Making big waves in the fantasy arena is Tor Book's publication of Terry Goodkind's Phantom. A long-awaite... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... The Genesis Code
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-20-2007)
Apparently riding the success of fast-paced, clue-glue plots of novels like The Da Vinci Code and films like National Treasure, Christopher Forrest steps up this week to tackle the greatest code of them all.
Outnumbering paperback releases three ... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... Our Kingdom Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayCountry boy Akira is finally getting used to life at the Takatou mansion, where he is one of two candidates to be heir to the vast Takatou fortune. The other cand... Our Kingdom Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-15-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They Say\"I think I feel ready... to embrace Rei.\"
Rei\'s advances always melt Akira\'s heart, but with the arrival of Shigure\'s older brother Sagiri as well as Raoul ... ALLURING, SEXY & FORBIDDEN - AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. LAUNCHES THREE NEW WEBSITES FEATURING THEIR THREE IMPRINTS - AURORA, LUV LUV & DEUX (Thu 12-13-2007)
Torrance, CA (December 13, 2007) - Aurora Publishing, Inc., the fully-owned U.S. subsidiary of Japan's manga powerhouse, Ohzora Publishing Co., launches three new websites for their three manga imprints - Aurora, Luv Luv & Deux. Aurora ~ Experience the A...FORBIDDEN PLANET Again
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-05-2001)
The long in the works remake of the classic 1956 science fiction film FORBIDDEN PLANET is moving forward once again, thanks to DreamWorks' Michael de Luca.The project had previously been in development at New Line Cinema, where it had been in development ... Forbidden Dance (aka: Tenshi no Kiss) Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Sun 02-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:What They SayAya sneaks out of the all-important National Ballet Competition to see her best friend Nachan. It's a race against the clock as Aya searches for her distraught f... Forbidden Planet (Wed 11-28-2001)
Plot: The original film was a futuristic adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest that tells the story of a human colony on the distant planet of Altair-4. The crew of a military spaceship sent to check on the colony's progress learns that a terrible unkno...Forbidden Plastic: Part 2
by Jeff Bond (Sun 09-09-2001)
Having released perhaps the largest styrene model kit of a science fiction subject ever, the crew at Polar Lights turned to illustrator Chris White for a magnificent box cover painting of the spacecraft landed on the surface of Altair IV. White, who has a... Manga Review: Forbidden Dance (Fri 02-03-2006)
Kicking off her first review with us today, Sakura Eries has used a tweaked version of the review she submitted to us in order to be considered for a spot here with the August 2003 release of Forbidden Dance Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.Adult DVD Review: Forbidden Love (Wed 10-05-2005)
Sneaking a bit of hentai into the early afternoon, we\'ve got a look at the 09/15/2005 release of Forbidden Love Vol. #2 (of 2).KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-19-2002)
Perhaps one of the oddest titles of the year, Squaresoft's KINGDOM HEARTS will surely have many gamers asking themselves, "What was Square thinking?" The masterminds at Square have created an action-RPG that draws heavily on everything Disney has to offer... Manga Review: Forbidden Dance (Sun 02-12-2006)
Sakura\'s checking in this morning with a look at one of the series that TOKYOPOP finished up awhile ago with the October 2003 release of Forbidden Dance Vol. #2 (of 4).Bateman Added To Cast of THE KINGDOM
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-11-2006)
More casting info on Universal Pictures' thriller The Kingdom.Jason Bateman (Dodgeball) has officially joined the cast which already includes Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jennifer Garner.The movie will be helmed by Peter Berg and follows a deadly bombing ... Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Mon 10-16-2006)
Julie\'s starting off the week with something a bit on the light side today with a look at the October 2006 release of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol. #1 (of 2) from TOKYOPOP.Forbidden Love Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-26-2005)
What They SayMy name is Mayuka and, although I look like any college schoolgirl, I\'m really a princess from another planet! With the help of my dear Yoshizumi, we are on a quest to restore earth\'s most powerful weapon to help save our mother. Unfortunat... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-22-2005)
What They SayYuri Shibuya is an average baseball-loving high school student. One day, Yuri tries to save his former classmate from a group of hoodlums. Turning on him, they drag Yuri into the bathroom and push his face into the toilet. When they flush t... Our Kingdom Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayViva high school life! Akira might not be able to ward off beautiful Rei\'s advances much longer, and on top of everything else, classmates Tamaki and Hiyori as w... Slayers Gorgeous
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-10-2004)
What They SayLina Inverse and her sidekick Naga the Serpent are happily enjoying lunch when the entire town ducks under cover before an invasion of Marlene Culvert and her legion of bloodthirsty dragons. The cause of the invasion? Marlene is in a feud wit... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Wed 05-10-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayKingdom Hearts plunges into an underwater adventure. Monstro the whale swallows Sora and crew. They lend Geppetto and Pinocchio a helping hand to fend off the Heartless. Our ... Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya Fujima Translated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayCyan, a young Abyssinian cat, is combating enemies so that he can go on living in the basement of his old apartment building, the one place hi... KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Ridley's Cut
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)
On May 23, 2006 Fox Home Entertainment will release Sir Ridley Scott's KINGDON OF HEAVEN as an all-new four-disc collector's edition. An epic tale of brutal idealism and passionate warfare, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Director's Cut delves deeper into the personal ... Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Thu 10-13-2005)
One of the more controversial titles to come out recently due to its translation, Julie Rosato\'s checking in with a look at the October 2005 release of Kingdom Hearts Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.Adult DVD Review: Forbidden Love (Thu 05-26-2005)
Keeping on top of our adult anime pile, we\'ve got a look at the 05/17/2005 release of Forbidden Love from Adult Source Media.Two new faces added to Scott's KINGDOM
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-13-2004)
Actor Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, now filming in Morocco. Irons will play a character called Tiberias.More is known about the character that DEEP SPACE NINE actor Alexander Siddig will play in the film thanks to a... Kingdom of Heaven
by Coirona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-10-2004)
Genre:Adventure/Historical.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Orlando Bloom (Balian); Liam Neeson; David Thewlis; Eva Green (Sibylla); Jeremy Irons (Saladin); Alexander Siddig (Imad).Who's Making It:Ridle... ELSEWORLDS: SERIES 2: KINGDOM COME: SPECTRE AND NORMAN MCKAY Action Figure Set
by News Editor (Wed 12-14-2005)
From the best-selling KINGDOM COME and based on the art of Alex Ross, DC Direct will be releasing two figures: Spectre and Norman Mckay. Each action figure features multiple points of articulation and its own display base. The figures will be packaged in ... Propmaster killed in accident on set of THE KINGDOM
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-15-2006)
An assistant propmaster was killed on the set of the upcoming film THE KINGDOM which stars Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner. The accident occurred as 25-year-old Nick Papac of Los Angeles was driving an all-terrain vehicle on the freeway, which has been cl... 3 New KINGDOM Trailers
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-02-2007)
Three new trailers of THE KINGDOM have appeared online today, courtesy of Apple. This action/thriller stars Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Jeremy Piven, Danny Huston & Richard Jenkins.
Plot Summary: Centers on Special... KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Wed 09-18-2002)
Who would have ever believed that Square and Nintendo would combine forces for a game? They did, and SUPER MARIO RPG is still an all-time favorite for the Super Nintendo. Square and Disney are hoping that collaborative magic will strike again with th... Forbidden Plastic: Part 1
by Jeff Bond (Thu 09-06-2001)
Since its inception a few years ago when it released styrene recasts of some of Aurora Plastic's most popular model kits of the 1960s, Tom Lowe's company Playing Mantis (and its cheekily-named model kit arm, Polar Lights) has thrilled baby-boomers by esse... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-08-2008)
What They SayJust as the promise of peace begins to take hold, trouble ripples through the Demon Kingdom and Earth! A \"Light Wolf\" begins to haunt an old battleground where a both humans and Demon Tribe have started constructing a bridge between their ... El Hazard OVA Vol. #1
by Martin Thom (Fri 11-16-2007)
What They SayThe discovery of extraordinary ruins beneath the high school becomes the adventure of a lifetime when several students and their teacher are transported to the magical world of El-Hazard! There, each learns to cope with strange new powers an... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #1 (also w/Disc Book)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayThe action continues with Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2!
Soon after locating \"\"Hells Fire on Frozen Tundra\"\", one of the Four Forbidden Boxes, in Francia, Yuri and his team are captured by Big Cimaron\'s army?lead by none other than Conrad! Y... STARGATE SG-1: Looking Back at Season Three
by Frank Garcia (Mon 07-10-2000)
With Showtime`s recent broadcast of `Nemesis,` Stargate SG-1`s third season finale, we can now look back and evaluate one of the cable network`s most successful, original science fiction television series, joining a club that includes The Outer Limits and... Through the Mists, Part I
by Stephanie Crawford (Wed 07-11-2001)
The worlds of both women's fiction and fantasy lost a great figurehead in 1999 when Marion Zimmer Bradley passed away at the age of 69. Ms. Bradley left behind many great novels, from gothic-styled works to science fiction, but she is probably best known ... Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)
Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.
... KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
While over the past few weeks I've been writing about bargain box sets of (most often) public domain titles, there's one way you can see a lot of these features for even less money. To be specific, for free. Sites like Veoh [http://www.veoh.com/] speciali... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... Bruce Boxleitner: From BABYLON 5 to the OUTER LIMITS
by Frank Garcia (Mon 06-26-2000)
You knew him as Luke Macahan in the 1970s How the West Was Won mini-series, as Billy Montana in three Gambler TV movies, as Frank Buck in the short-lived 1982 series Bring ‘Em Back Alive, as the title character Tron in the Disney feature, as Lee Stetson i... Top Performers for 2007 & A Look at 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-02-2008)
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4/18/08: The Forbidden Kingdom
4/25/08: Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo
The List
May 2008 Releases
5/2/08: Iron Man
&nb... A Movie for Kids?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-04-2008)
With its classic opening title sequence and smooth easy jazz score ‘101 Dalmatians’ seems like your typical, easy, lighthearted Disney tale. In actuality it’s far from it. ‘101 Dalmatians’ is one of the darker Disne... 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... The Chronic- what?!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-04-2006)
Afraid I'm going to have to come out swinging this week. Last week's column of course highlighted the DVD release of KING KONG, and as always seems to happen when you bring up this movie, a few readers jumped on the boards to chime in with their opinions.... Pay heed to the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN trailer
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-23-2004)
The first trailer for Ridley Scott's next film, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, has arrived courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. After being minted as a leading man thanks to his performances in THE LORD OF THE RINGS films and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, Orlando Bloom stars in Sc... The Saga Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-22-2007)
In light of the biggest gaming news of 2007 (thus far), this Tuesday’s schedule reinforces the fact that some of the best genre narratives don’t have to originate from the traditional literary form. Greetings all you Maniac readers and welcome... Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of Crystal Skull
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-07-2007)
Release Date: May 22, 2008 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Steven Spielberg Screenwriter: David Koepp, Jeff Nathanson Cast: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent Genre: Action, Adventure... The HIDDEN KINGDOM of Outten
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-30-2003)
Screenwriter Richard Outten (PET SEMATARY II) has sold a movie pitch to Hyde Park Entertainment. Outten's story follows the exploits of a modern day Indiana Jones meets Robin Hood from Hong Kong, travelling to the far reaches of the globe to return artif... Another member added to KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-18-2003)
David Thewlis will co-star with Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson in Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. The British-born Thewlis will play a 12th century priest named Hospitaller in the film, scheduled to start filming next month.Thewlis just appeared in TIMEL... Scott preps KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
The trades are reporting today that Ridley Scott's next film will be a project titled KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, and that PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN co-star Orlando Bloom is looking likely to be the movie's leading man.KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is set in the 12th century a... Berserk Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 12-04-2007)
What They SayLed by Griffith, the Band of the Hawk has become the most powerful military force in the Kingdom of Midland. Bu tit is the fate of those who succeed to attract the ire of those who do not. Griffith walks freely among the king\'s court, while ... Elufina: Servent Princess
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-06-2004)
What They SayElfina lived a life of luxury as a member of the royal family. She was waited on hand and foot and had a team of servants. That was until her country was invaded! Now Elfina must comply with the sexual demands of her new masters and it doesn\... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #1 (also w/Disc Book)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-23-2006)
What They SayThe action continues with Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2!
Soon after locating \"\"Hells Fire on Frozen Tundra\"\", one of the Four Forbidden Boxes, in Francia, Yuri and his team are captured by Big Cimaron\'s army?lead by none other than Conrad! Y... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Publishing History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-23-2007)
With its release surrounded by dubious price wars, online leak conspiracies, and even direct chastisement by a foreign Trade and Industry Minister, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows shook the foundations of the publishing industry this past weekend and... El-Hazard, The Alternative World Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-18-2002)
What They SayFifth Night
Dream Open, Paradise in Heaven
Sixth Night
Business is booming for the Messenger of Love
Seventh Night
The Forbidden Labyrinth
Romance is in the air for Miz and Rune, for they have found their true loves. Unlike the ruler of... Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-02-2005)
What They SayTakaya, a young man who is possessed by the spirit of an ancient warlord named Kagetora, now fights evil spirits in modern day Japan. Separated from his vassal Naoe because of their feelings for each other, he goes to high school like any oth... Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 06-10-2003)
In 793AD the Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, killing the monks and nuns, destroying one of Northern Europe's great centers of learning, and carrying off every precious object they could pry from the cold, dead hands of th... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-02-2005)
What They SayYuri, a new Demon King in the alternate world, sets to search for Morgif, a legendary sword which only Demon King can touch. After Yuri and his search team arrive Van Da Via Island, they learn from the shop\'s proprietress about a strange inc... ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #06: Oppression
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayYouko assumes the throne of Kei, but she is far from comfortable with her many new responsibilities. In the Kingdom of Sai, a young girl named Suza learns of Youko and wishes for the new queen to come to her aid. Suzu is also from Japan, a lo... Story of Saiunkoku Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-28-2007)
What They SayRyuki finally begins acting like a respectable ruler but for Shurei this heralds the end of her time as a consort. However, she has little time to be sad about this when she becomes the victim of a kidnapping and a poisoning plot! After much ... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-18-2007)
What They SayThe animals in the Great Demon Kingdom are acting strangely. Yuri\'s beloved horse, Ao, has lost its appetite, the \"bad omen\" birds have stopped singing, and Pochi the Dragon has withdrawn into its nest and won\'t come out. Furthermore, the... Making MODERN VAMPIRES, Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-26-1999)
In Part One of our conversation with Richard Elfman , the director discussed the travails of shooting a decidedly non-P.C. movie on a restricted budget and schedule. In Part Two, he assesses the finished work, and places it within the context of his previ... Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #07: Reflection
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-04-2004)
What They SayYouko survives an assassination plot by her court advisors, and the event leaves the young ruler shaken and questioning her ability to lead the people of Kei. Hoping to learn more about the kingdom, Youko leaves the palace to live among her s... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayThe animals in the Great Demon Kingdom are acting strangely. Yuri\'s beloved horse, Ao, has lost its appetite, the \"bad omen\" birds have stopped singing, and Pochi the Dragon has withdrawn into its nest and won\'t come out. Furthermore, the... Digital Manga Inc. Announces Five New Yaoi Novels for Fall 2008! (Wed 03-19-2008)
Gardena, CA, March 19, 2008 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the debut of five new novels under its Juné imprint for Fall 2008! Passion - Forbidden Lovers by Shinobu...Priest Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Sun 04-24-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayBefore Ivan Isaacs became the undead pilgrim who battles Temozarela's forces, he was just a mortal man with the usual human failings. Orphaned at an early age, Ivan... Directing MODERN VAMPIRES, Part One
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-12-1999)
One of the strange, baffling, but ultimately intriguing oddities of midnight cult cinema was THE FORBIDDEN ZONE, a low-budget movie that appeared on a handful of screens in the early 1980s. The visual style of the black-and-white effort--with its expressi... ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...French psycho vs. Aussie zombies
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-11-2005)
Those investing in switching to the DVD format several years ago of course grumbled that they'd probably have to switch again before long, repurchasing their favorite movies whenever technology brought a new improvement. Well, that new format is just arou... "Elseworlds Series 3"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 04-03-2007)
Here it is, the review you’ve been waiting for; Elseworlds Series 3. The Elseworlds is an excellent series of figures that depicts the characters from some of the more popular Elseworlds stories including Red Sun, Kingdom Come, Gotham by G... Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)
'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ... Princess Prince Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko TaniguchiTranslated by:Julia RoseAdapted by:What They SayAnd Angel's Prophecy. Mourning the loss of his beloved wife, acting on a prophecy handed to him by an angel, the King of Gemstone decides to raise one of his twin... GROO: DEATH AND TAXES
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-27-2001)
Ah, Groo. There are few things in this world as predictable as the pleasure and professional silliness to be found within the pages of this long-running humor title. Hmm, now wait a minute, there is too something that is that reliable... wait for it, wait... BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-24-2001)
Not every hit film demands a sequel. Sure, there's been talk over the years about THE GRADUATE 2, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FOURTH KIND, and PRETTIER WOMAN, but so far the filmmakers of many big hits have managed to resist the lure of another cash-in. Not s... One Piece Movie 08: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 02-14-2008)
What They SayThe island kingdom of Alabasta is about to erupt in civil war - a war engineered by Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal organization Baroque Works. Monkey D. Luffy, his Straw Hat pirates and Princess Vivi race to... Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-15-2003)
What They SayMany years have passed since that shining example of knightly virtue, Takeru, performed his heroic deeds. Now it falls to his son, Kakeru, to save the kingdom from encroaching evil. The forces of Lucifon, ruler of the eastern realm of Reimlin... Words Worth Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-21-2002)
What They SayThe legend has survived for generation. The Words Worth tablet, which will unlock the secrets of the Universe for the one who can decipher it, has been shattered. The warring tribes of Light and Shadow blame each other, and their accusations ... The Odd One Out
by Mathew McKee (Mon 04-09-2007)
Hello everyone! Welcome back to “Ramblings of a Toy Department Employee.” This week’s topic is that one figure in the series of toys that reduces the series from awesome to just great. I’m sure that you have a... L/R Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-15-2003)
What They SayThe royal family often has \"special\" jobs that require intervention and can\'t be directly linked to the government. For these impossible missions, they often call upon their most trusted agents in the private sector: Cloud7. No job is too ... Slutty Princess Diaries Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayDistol, the Prince of Asteria, loses everything he loves except for one, his beloved princess Qoona. However, she too is about to be lost because she was chosen as the Holy Maiden, a sacrifice for the seal that binds the demon king. Distol mu... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayFollowing Ulrike\'s word, Yuri and the others of the Great Demon Kingdom decide to go to Earth in search of the fourth box, \"The Bottom of the Mirror.\" Yuri\'s parents welcome the party who safely (?) arrive in the Shibuya family\'s bathtu... My-Otome Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-26-2007)
What They SayThey possess the powers of a lost era, serving as the peacekeepers and protectors of the numerous kingdoms on the planet Earl; they are the Otome. And for Arika Yumemiya, the dream of becoming a Meister Otome has brought her through the deser... Starship Operators Vol. #3 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-05-2006)
What They SayWith the Kingdom\'s negative campaign against Amaterasu gaining galaxywide support, even AGI decides to end their sponsorship. Cut off from any supplies and badly damaged from endless battles, Amaterasu goes into the final battle against King...