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by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)
...o produce The Knights Templar. Screenwriters Adam Torchia and Justin Stanley penned the horror spec. Marc Platt will produce through his Marc Platt Productions, while Bekmambetov will shepherd the project through his Bazelevs Productions, with Jim Leml... THE MICE TEMPLAR #1
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 09-04-2007)
Bryan Glass and Michael Oeming present a charming story both whimsical for its anthropomorphic heroes and exciting for its visceral action scenes. Mice Templar follows in the footsteps of Don Bluth’s animated film, The Secret of NIMH, presentin... Sorvino Looking For LAST TEMPLAR (Tue 03-04-2008)
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has signed on to star in "The Last Templar," reports Variety. The new NBC mini-series will be based on the bestselling novel from Raymond Khoury. Sorvino will join Victor Garber ("Eli Stone," "Al...
MOORE'S WILD KNIGHTS
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-29-2001)
Daredevil, the Punisher, Elektra, and many more of Marvel's more down-to-earth stars have been revamped in one way or another for a new century and a new generation of readers via the Marvel Knights imprint. Taking a slightly more mature perhaps even dar... Horror Channel Monsters HD Presents WEEKEND OF THE DEAD
by News Editor (Wed 06-22-2005)
In celebration of the release of LAND OF THE DEAD and for ZOMBIE-lovers who can't get enough, MONSTERS HD, a VOOM Channel available on the DISH Network, will unleash the walking dead with WEEKEND OF THE DEAD on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The ... 23.5 Degrees Movie Review: Bloodline---The Movie
by Jason Rhodes (Sat 05-24-2008)
...l wing of the Knights Templar who claim to have maintained the secrets of Jesus and Mary Magdalene's "bloodline" down through the centuries (but whose own lineage begins only in 1956).
But Barnett and Burgess succeed where other have failed... THE DISCIPLES: WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Tony Whitt (Fri 12-21-2001)
The Disciples are not your typical dysfunctional superhero groupthey're the world's last line of defense against the modern version of the Templar Knights, the Valetta Corporation, who want to bring their god Bahomet back to life. Having failed (for the t... DVD Review: NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 05-15-2008)
When last we left Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger), Riley Poole (Justin Bartha) and Patrick Gates (Jon Voight), they had found the Knights Templar treasure. With a great box office gross to boot, for the cast of Disney’s Nation... 23.5 Degrees: Bloodline--The Movie: Tomb Be or Not Tomb Be?
by Stella Maris (Sat 06-21-2008)
... although the Knights Templar sported a splayed red cross on their mantles, their actual banner or flag, known as the Beauseant, consisted of a black square atop a white square (evocative of the black and white chequered floors of some churches and Mas... HELLGATE:LONDON Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
Flagship Studios, creators of the DIABLO series, have activated their latest RPG game online HELLGATE:LONDON at their official site. The studio has released plenty of screenshots, videos, etc can be found right here. In fact, no signup is neede... Marvel Knights: 10 Years at WW Philly
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 05-10-2008)
Founders Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti Will Discuss The Influential Imprint’s Past And Future At Wizard World Philly May 30-June 1.
It’s been a decade since four Marvel icons became Marvel Knights and changed the landscape of the M... MARVEL KNIGHTS #15
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 10-16-2001)
I only just discovered this wonderful tribute to the good old days of the massive Marvel Universe team-ups of the '70s, and now we have to bid farewell. As most of you no doubt know by now particularly if you've been following our coverage of the situati... VAMPIRES vs. KNIGHTS RPG in the Works
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)
DRACULA VS. KING ARTHUR, the critically acclaimed hit graphic novel published by Silent Devil, will now be adapted into a role playing game entitled VAMPIRES vs. KNIGHTS by Tony DiGerolamo. The game is a d20 role-playing supplement that uses the... Paul McGuigan to helm FOUR KNIGHTS
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-13-2006)
Paul McGuigann will direct The Weinstein Co's upcoming film, FOUR KNIGHTS.The film, a historical drama, is set in 12th century England and follows four foul-mouthed knights sent by King Henry II to negotiate the peace with the troublesome but hugely popul... "Lunar Knights"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 03-04-2007)
It seems that Konami has always been about developing strong vampire game series. Originally they had been putting their heart and soul into creating the Castlevania series, but since it has become extremely well established they have decided to expan... BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27 goes back to press
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 03-26-2002)
DC Comics announced that BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27 has gone back to press after selling out its initial print run before its in-store date of March 20. The issue features the lead story "Positive I.D.," written by Devin Grayson, with art by Roger Robins... Scott Beatty Talks GOTHAM KNIGHTS
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-29-2001)
Writer Scott Beatty will be joining current artist Roger Robinson on the creative team of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, tentatively with the 32nd issue of the DC Comics titles."I'm very much looking forward to exploring the possibilities with Bat-Editor Lysa Ha... SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-07-2003)
2000's SHANGHAI NOON, in which Jackie Chan played a member of the Chinese Imperial Guard who improbably but entertainingly wound up teamed with Owen Wilson's Zen train robber, was a source of such cheerful good action fun that a sequel seemed borderline i... Marvel Comics November Solicitation Marvel Knights
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)
Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Marvel Knight line:MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #8The conclusion to Kevin Smith's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! The Punisher continues his killing spree! The Inhumans face a war they don't want! Plus, more T&A -- and ... SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS finds new scribe
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-27-2004)
Screenwriter Carl Ellsworth hasd come aboard the gestating SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS project set up at DreamWorks. Variety reports that Ellsworth will write the script for the project, which itself is based on a comic book created by Grant Morrison (ANIMAL MAN, N... KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-31-2003)
I remember when LucasArts and Bioware first showed KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC at E3 2001. Since then, we've suffered delays, and a move of the game to the Xbox as its first release (the PC version is coming later). Finally, the game has arrived, and it's... Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)
In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ... Scribes Talk SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-16-2001)
SHANGHAI NOON screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are revealing some info about their coming sequel, SHANGHAI KNIGHTS.While talking to Fred Topol of About.com's Action-Adventure Movies page, scribe Alfred Gough cut to the chase giving the next fil... MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE SHOT
by Tony Whitt (Fri 04-12-2002)
When Marvel announced it would begin an internal censorship process rather than putting its titles up for approval by the Comics Code Authority, I, like many others, thought it was ultimately a good move. Still do, in fact. But when I read stories like th... Teaser for SHANGHAI KNIGHTS hits the web
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-01-2002)
The teaser trailer for December's period action sequel (how many of those do you see?) SHANGHAI KNIGHTS. The film picks up with cowboy Owen Wilson and martial arts warrior Jackie Chan after 2000's SHANGHAI NOON as they venture to England to help the queen... Preview the new Marvel Knights FANTASTIC FOUR book
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-26-2003)
Marvel has provided six black-and-white sample pages of artist Steve McNiven's work from the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR Marvel Knights series. Scheduled for release in February 2004, the book is written by playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and will showcase ... Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Thu 06-20-2002)
Plot:Set 4,000 years before the movies, Knights of the Old Republic focuses on a massive conflict between the Jedi and the Sith. Players are a Jedi in this menu-driven RPG.Platform:XboxPlayers:LucasArtsStatus:Out in stores.Latest Rumors:Microsoft is payin...SEVER, KNIGHTS shift release dates
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-26-2002)
Two genre films have shifted their release dates, so here we are to tell you. The spy thriller BALLISTIC: ECKS VS. SEVER, starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu has been moved up a week, and will now hit screens September 20. The other film, the sequel to... 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... Del Toro, Morrisson get DreamWorks to have SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-05-2002)
Guillermo del Toro and Grant Morrison have convinced DreamWorks to let them develop a new film that stems from their love of comic books. Del Toro, the director of BLADE 2, and Morrisson, writer of BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM and a current scribe on X-MEN, have... MARVEL KNIGHTS Creators
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 10-09-2001)
Writer John Figueroa and artist Alberto Ponticelli will be the creative team for the MARVEL KNIGHTS title when it re-launches in March."The art has to be seen to be believed -- it's gorgeous. Readers are really going to get caught up in the story, t... MARVEL KNIGHTS #14
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-27-2001)
Wow, let's see how many icons of the 1970s Marvel Universe we can cram into a single issue! MARVEL KNIGHTS is a celebration of one of Marvel's most glorious periods, perhaps the second big era deserving of mention following the universe-building early '60... MARVEL KNIGHTS: SPIDER-MAN #5
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-19-2004)
Aunt May has been kidnapped by one of Peter's old foes who knows his identity. His barely masked face has been plastered all over the BUGLE with a reward posted for his name. Peter himself has been pummeled half to death by Electro and the Vulture. The Bl... SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 07-23-2003)
The sequel to the hit action comedy SHANGHAI NOON finds Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) now the sheriff of Carson City when he hears via a message from his sister Lin (Singapore TV star Fann Wong) that his father has been murdered by thieves, who've stolen the Em... Valhalla Knights
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 12-25-2006)
Plot:
You are a hero who wakes up in a strange land, while suffering a case of amnesia. Setting off on a journey to recover your identity and memories, you find out how much the world is in turmoil.
Platform:
PSP
Company:
XSEED Games
Status:
In ... Two more knights of KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-12-2003)
Today's Hollywood Reporter mentions that actors Stellan Skarsgard and Til Schweiger have joined the cast of Touchstone Pictures' KING ARTHUR. Skarsgard will play the father of Cynric, a Saxon knight while Schweiger is cast as the son. Actually, it was IGN... THE DARK KNIGHT'S Batpod
by News Editor (Mon 06-18-2007)
The Los Angeles Times has posted an article and images about the new Batpod from THE DARK KNIGHT. It was designed by Nathan Crowley, who created the Batmobile for BATMAN BEGINS. Chris Corbould built it.
The Times talked with stuntman ... Gordon Lee and the CBLDF Win
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-23-2008)
After nearly four years of courtroom drama and a $100,000 spent by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, embattled comic retailer Gordon Lee has been cleared of all charges. On Friday at the New York Comic Con, at “The CBLDF Presents An Evening wi... Director Set For SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-10-2001)
Director David Dobkin (CLAY PIGEONS) has been tapped to direct Spyglass Entertainment's sequel to SHANGHAI NOON, titled SHANGHAI KNIGHTS.The film will have Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson reprising their roles from the first film, but the story will take... DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
It seems that Warner Bros is utilizing the same viral marketing techniques as JJ Abrams is doing with his 1-18-08 project. A new website for DARK KNIGHT has launched called Whysoserious.com . It seems to be based off an "advertisement" from... Stuart Moore to leave Marvel
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 06-14-2002)
Stuart Moore, editor of the Marvel Knights line, will be leaving his Marvel Comics staff position in July to concentrate on a writing career. "When Stuart first came to Marvel Knights I was certain of two things," Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says.... THE HOUSE THAT MARVEL BUILT
by Scott Collura (Mon 10-08-2001)
Now that Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has helped to restore the luster to the Marvel reputation, fans are eagerly awaiting all of the spectacular new adventures set to debut in the months to come. CINESCAPE has the scoop on all the hot new projects about t... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
by Eric Moro (Wed 12-12-2001)
It's no secret that the Marvel Knights imprint has gained a new soldier: Captain America. Under the guidance of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC) and penciler John Cassaday (PLANETARY), the shield slinger's series will be relaunched in early 2002 as... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Comicscape - May 18, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)
Before my phone interview with Bruce Campbell on Thursday evening, I spent the better part of an hour and a half trying to calm down. I was nervous, to say the least. I undertook my usual pre-interview ritual drinking. This time, it was two swallows of B... 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... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... KING ARTHUR
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 07-07-2004)
The tagline on KING ARTHUR reads, "The untold true story that inspired the legend." How true this actually is will be anybody's guess, but there's no denying that this is a version of Arthurian lore that has never been committed to film before.For one thi... MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT: Twice as nice!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-12-2001)
A few months back CINESCAPE featured an exclusive interview with Marvel Knights Group Editor Stuart Moore, in which he detailed plans for the launch of a new anthology to replace the current MARVEL KNIGHTS title. We now know a few more details about the s... Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)
Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s... KOTOR II: THE SITH LORDS now out
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-07-2004)
LucasArts has announced that KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC II: THE SITH LORDS has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The sequel to the multiple award-winning KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC is only available at the present time for the Microsoft Xbox. A PC ve... Shrek 3
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 05-02-2005)
Genre:Family/Fantasy//Animated/Sequel.Studio:DreamWorks.Production Company:PDI/DreamWorks.Project Phase:Pre-script stage.Who's In It:SHREK stars Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Fiona), Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Antonio Banderas (Puss'n'Boots) and Justin T... New Bat-writers
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-25-2001)
DC Comics has announced new writers for ROBIN, NIGHTWING, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS and BIRDS OF PREY. "This is a really exciting time to work on the Dark Knight's adventures," says Bob Schreck, BATMAN group editor. "We're going from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES ... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... Lazy Summer
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-11-2003)
As I sit here to write this column, I have no clue what to write about. It's not really writer's block, it's just a sort of apathy, like I don't really feel that invested into the game industry at the moment. I'm not sure what it is exactly. Maybe it's th... VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE - BLOODLINES
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-23-2004)
I come into playing VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE BLOODLINES without having any former experience with the VAMPIRE RPG or game. I didn't really know what to expect from the game, but the HALF-LIFE 2 engine and non-linear gameplay had me sold immediately.The st... First Knight
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 07-21-2001)
He's been called the moral center of the Marvel Universe, a man with his feet firmly planted in two eras, and a leader who inspires loyalty in gods and monsters alike. Now Captain America is about to embark on one of his most thrilling adventures as he jo... Xbox SITH LORDS coming next year
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-26-2004)
Officially, the game doesn't even exist yet. Still, if you were to take a visit to the offices of video game developer Obsidian Entertainment and look around, you would soon find out that work on a sequel to the best-selling Xbox title KNIGHTS OF THE OLD ... More SPIDER-MAN Covers
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 05-06-2002)
Marvel Comics has released covers and solicitation information about three more Spider-Man titles in August. Following is a rundown: SPIDER-MAN: QUALITY OF LIFE #4 will arrive in stores on Aug. 7. It is written by Greg Rucka, with art and cover by Scott... Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-22-2002)
While Loeb and Sale count themselves lucky that they've been able to do the kinds of projects for Marvel that mean something special to them, like the current SPIDER-MAN: BLUE miniseries, Gwen Stacy was anything but lucky way back in 1973. That was the ye... Microsoft Xbox Pre-E3 Media Briefing
by James Stevenson (Tue 05-21-2002)
At its press conference today, Microsoft officially unveiled its online service, XBOX LIVE, and announced several new games for its console.XBOX LIVE will debut this fall and Microsoft is offering an introductory price of $49.95, that deal includes a one-... The Games That I Couldn't Put Down
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-30-2002)
I had to pull myself away from Silicon Knight's ETERNAL DARKNESS to write this column. I'm obsessed, drawn in, addicted. It doesn't happen often with videogames... last time was the remake of RESIDENT EVIL, the time before that was FINAL FANTASY X, and GR... MUTIES #3
by Tony Whitt (Sat 04-13-2002)
When Marvel titles leave their heroes behind and focus on the effects of extraordinary events on an ordinary world, they produce something truly different. MUTIES is perhaps the title that does this most impressively-in only three issues, its anthology-ba... ARMY OF DARKNESS ASH and EVIL ASH
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-29-2002)
Perhaps no actor alive today is more suited for action figure treatment than cult star Bruce Campbell. With his lantern jaw, cleft chin and unhinged intensity, Campbell is kind of a human action figure, and never moreso than when he's going through the he... Legend of Zorro, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 10-20-2004)
Genre: Action/Adventure/Western/Sequel.Studio: Columbia Pictures.Production Company: Amblin Entertainment/Spyglass Entertainment/Columbia Pictures.Project Phase: Greenlighted.Who's In It: Antonio Banderas (Alejandro Murietta/Zorro); Catherine Zeta Jones (... '80s Comics Redux, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-24-2002)
For those of us who experienced the '80s the first time around, the recent successful returns of comic series such as TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE makes it feel like Christmas all year round. Following the recent news that THUNDERCATS will soon experience a ... Arach-Attack!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 02-20-2002)
To tie in with the release of May's SPIDER-MAN feature film, Marvel Comics has lined up a veritable smorgasbord of Spider-titles. Let's take a closer look at the tangled web of offerings: SPIDER-MAN First up is the 48-page movie adaptation by Stan Lee an... Best Soundtracks of 2001 Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-24-2002)
There was much to please the indiscriminating film music-phile during the 2001 release year: impressive and memorable new scores from Williams, Goldsmith, Silvestri, and Goldenthal more than enough to make up for the dozens of lackluster works that erupt... CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 Cover Preview
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 12-13-2001)
Marvel Comics has released the cover image to first issue of CAPTAIN AMERICA, which is being relaunched as a Marvel Knights title in April.The cover is by series penciler John Cassaday, who joins new writer John Ney Rieber.According to Marvel, the first i... SHANGHAI 2 Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-06-2001)
Singapore model-actress-singer Fann Wong has been signed to the cast of the SHANGHAI NOON sequel, SHANGHAI KNIGHTS. Wong, who will make her American acting debut in the film, will take on the role of Jackie Chan's sister, Chon Lin. The role will require h... STAR WARS: THE APPROACHING STORM
by James T. Voelpel (Sat 02-16-2002)
With the upcoming release of STAR WARS: EPISODE 2 - ATTACK OF THE CLONES, the expected rush of hype and merchandise has begun to flow toward ravenous fans. One of these releases is veteran sci-fi writer Alan Dean Foster's EPISODE 2 tie-in, THE APPROACHING... Who Killed Vesper Fairchild? Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-20-2002)
This feature begins a special multi-part focus on the new Batman story arc that began with a history-making 10 cent issue, the first offered by a comic book publisher in decades?The Batman books have caught the crossover bug again, not long after the Joke... CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 preview
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 03-18-2002)
Marvel Comics has released preview images from CAPTAIN AMERICA #1, the re-launch of the character from the Marvel Knights imprint.The new series is written by John Ney Rieber, with art by John Cassaday.Here's how Marvel describes the issue:"In the afterma... Scott passes on ALIEN 5, chooses Crusades?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-04-2002)
It seems as if Ridley Scott's flirtation with helming ALIEN 5 has passed and he's looking to return to the epic type film of years gone past. According to VARIETY's Michael Fleming, Scott is beginning work on a movie about the 11th century Crusades.No scr... STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Troy Roberts (Wed 07-10-2002)
In my opinion, ATTACK OF THE CLONES is the best STAR WARS movie to come along since THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK was released in 1980. It had the correct blend of action and drama to make a great movie, something that THE PHANTOM MENACE just seemed to lack. An... SPIDER-MAN: BLUE preview
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-05-2002)
Marvel Comics has released the first three covers and solicitation information for SPIDER-MAN: BLUE, the Marvel Knights mini-series by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. "The title's not blue like the color -- it's blue as in sad, as in jazz music, as blue in love,... Catching up with Actor Michael Pare'
by Eric Moro & Sue Schneider (Tue 12-10-2002)
While covering the recent Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, CINESCAPE photographer Sue Schneider caught up with actor Michael Pare', self-proclaimed Hollywood hermit and star of the syndicated television series STARHUNTER. Perhaps bes... GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S THE HEDGE KNIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-14-2003)
Dunk's master, the hedge knight Ser Arlan, has died, leaving Dunk with two choices: either sell off his master's things and try to live off the proceeds, or become a hedge knight himself and try to achieve the glories that Ser Arlan tried to achieve. It's... Games You'd Love to Own
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-25-2003)
Well, it's my birthday. Yup, yours truly is writing the newest Gamers' Thumb on his birthday instead of out celebrating the joyous event that is getting another year older. But one thing that birthdays do allow is the ability to think of all the things th... College Football Season Already?!
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-18-2003)
It's July 18th, a month before the NCAA football season gets underway. Already the preseason magazine are filling grocery store aisles, new jerseys are hitting the department stores, and tickets are being printed and mailed out to their owners. In additio... Comicscape - August 27, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-27-2003)
OPINIONI don't know what shocks me most: the fact that I got deluged with hate mail from a reader for not including SPAWN in our discussion last week (for space reasons, but also because no one who wrote in really said much about it); or the fact that sai... Photos depict THE ORDER
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-25-2003)
20th Century Fox has provided us with some stills from THE ORDER, director Brian Helgeland's upcoming supernatural thriller. Helgeland reunites with his troop from A KNIGHT'S TALE (stars Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossaman and Mark Addy are all in THE ORDER) f... Wilson: SHANGHAI 2
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-03-2001)
Owen Wilson has been shedding some further light on what the sequel to SHANGHAI NOON will involve.While promoting BEHIND ENEMY LINES, Wilson spoke of SHANGHAI KNIGHTS, saying, "We're starting shooting in London in February... The premise this time is that... Bratt finds the cat
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-18-2003)
After hearing rumors that Owen Wilson (SHANGHAI KNIGHTS) and Josh Lucas (HULK) were the frontrunners for the role, a decision has finally been announced as to who will play the police detective ally for CATWOMAN. Actor Benjamin Bratt has won the part of D... The Price is Right
by Troy Roberts (Fri 09-12-2003)
You never really know what you'll find until you start looking. I think this is the motto I'm going to start living by, because recently, I've passed over some cheap games that I have never played or reviewed and said "what the heck, they're cheap, why no... Comicscape - July 2, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-02-2003)
OPINIONI know I promised a column on the best and worst movie adaptations, but I'm going to delay it for a week for two reasons: 1) I've not seen THE HULK yet, and I want to include it; and 2) I have something to get off my chest - namely, my thoughts on ... Lancelot rides to the side of KING ARTHUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-06-2003)
Ioan Gruffudd, the star of the most recent HORATIO HORNBLOWER mini-series, has been cast as the knight Lancelot in Jerry Bruckheimer's KING ARTHUR movie. Gruffudd also starred in BLACK HAWK DOWN and 102 DALMATIONS.KING ARTHUR will be directed by Antoine ... STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 10-22-2002)
Since the release of the new STAR WARS role-playing game its producer Wizards of the Coast has come out with well laid out, beautifully produced supplements and books...all done in the aftermath of the beloved West End Games version. After West End ceased... Online Gaming... Are You Ready?
by James Stevenson (Sun 08-18-2002)
I just got in from a trip to San Francisco to check out Sony's upcoming first-party lineup, as well as the PlayStation 2 online lineup. I have to say that going into it I was pretty skeptical about online gaming. I remember telling an HDTV-crazed analyst ... BLOOD WORK
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 08-09-2002)
As Clint Eastwood works on into his 72nd year without any obvious loss of energy or commitment to the business of thrilling us, his creative efforts to stay in the game as a screen hero despite his advancing age have become one of the most fascinating ele... Final Box Office for February 14-17, 2003
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-18-2003)
DAREDEVIL opened huge this weekend, bringing in nearly $50 million, more than twice as much as the number two film, HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, which pulled in $21 million.1. DAREDEVIL, $47.3 million in this opening weekend. 2. HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 ... Final Box Office for February 21-23, 2003
by Mke Whybark (Tue 02-25-2003)
As expected, DAREDEVIL held on to the lead slot while suffering notable drop offs in attendance. OLD SCHOOL leads the parade of new films this week.1. DAREDEVIL, $18.1 million this weekend, $69.5 million since opening.2. OLD SCHOOL, $17.5 million in this ... E3 2003: LucasArts
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-21-2003)
The LucasArts booth is always a place we like to visit at E3. With all of the new Star Wars games hiding in this invitation only booth, it's a great chance to check out what's coming out from the House that Lucas built. This year includes a couple of role... CAPTAIN AMERICA #11
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-31-2003)
While tracking down Inali Redpath, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who has gained control over the weather, Steve discovers that dozens of clones have been made of himself and his dead partner Bucky. Inali claims that the government was trying to clone a more... KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)
Rising star Clive Owen (who made a name for himself in CROUPIER as well as behind the wheel as THE DRIVER for BMW's series of short films) has landed the part of KING ARTHUR. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing this new tale of the legendary English king who ... This Month in Four Colors - July 2002
by Tony Whitt (Sat 07-13-2002)
We're proud to kick off our new monthly column in the comics section, a no-holds-barred round-up covering all the titles you should be reading and perhaps a few that you shouldn't. It's all compiled by stalwart correspondent Tony Whitt, so take it away, T... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another rip-roaring Comicscape! Two important things happened in comics this week: the new Captain America premiered and Y The Last Man concluded after a very well-regarded run. Each deserves their own Comicsca... YOSEI Getting the Manga Treatment
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-19-2008)
Looks like the historical fantasy novels Hakushaku to Yosei will be heading the world of Manga very soon. The announcement came via Shueisha's Cobalt shojo magazine, which hit stores on May 17. The original Mizue Tani novels were illustrated by Asako Taka... J.G Jones Named G.O.H at WW Philly!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-24-2008)
Superstar artist J.G. Jones has been a guiding creative force at DC Comics for years and is now being named the Guest of Honor for the upcoming Wizard World Philadelphia comic convention. His wide breadth of work and iconic depictions of the company&rsquo... Hellgate London
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 04-21-2008)
Science fiction usually depicts the Gates of Hell as a wide portal with all the security of a rickety screen door blowing back and forth in a hurricane. The Hellgate London manga, which serves as the prequel for the video game of the same name, presents t... Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-10-2008)
When Anchor Bay released the Dario Argento Collection I jumped at the chance to see the “The Italian Hitchcock” and his collection of films. I even took the time to watch them in chronological order to see how Dario Argento would grow as a fil... New Trailer For CLONE WARS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-11-2008)
A new trailer has popped up online for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the new CGI series pilot that will continue later into a new series on TNT and the Cartoon Network in the fall. The first segment of the series will be hitting theaters on August 15 courtes... STAR WARS, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE - Blockbuster Disappointment
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-03-1999)
There's something wrong when the loudest applause occurs as the curtain goes up--in anticipation of, rather than response to, the film being seen. Thatwas the case with THE PHANTOM MENACE, the highly-hyped STAR WARS prequel that earlier this year gave GOD... Something Viral Planned for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)
Not much going on this first afternoon after the break but fellow Maniac "Wiseguy" has passed along a viral update on one of many websites. Apparently, a countdown is in effect over at The Dark Knight's viral website for Citizens For Batman. If... 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... 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 ... Slicing Cold Cuts with Lance Stahlberg
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-27-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crime-bustin’, crypt-rockin’ edition of Comicscape! This week, I’m going to give some love to a love I haven’t loved nearly enough in a long time. I’m talking about the sma... DAN DARE #1
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-06-2007)
Garth Ennis begins his new story of Frank Hamson’s Dan Dare with the titular hero retired and living in a quiet village in rural Britain. In the future, the United States and China have destroyed each other and the United Nations has collapsed,... First Trailer for PRINCE CASPIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
The first trailer for THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN has appeared online. This sequel, based on the C.S Lewis fantasy series, stars Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis, Vinc... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... STAR WARS DARTH BANE: Rule of Two
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Fri 01-18-2008)
Drew Karpyshyn is no stranger to Star Wars, or sci-fi in general for that matter. An award-winning video game writer / designer, Karpyshyn penned the tremendously successful Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect video games as BioWare&rsq... Three FANTASTIC FOURs
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-26-2003)
Marvel Comics has pulled a shocker on fans of the world's greatest comic magazine, FANTASTIC FOUR. Settling the controversy that erupted four months ago when FF writer Mark Waid was dismissed from the book (followed shortly thereafter by artist Mike Wieri... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... Michael Cricthon's TIMELINE: Adventures in Time and Space.
by Denise Dumars (Wed 02-09-2000)
Time travel is--all puns aside--a time-tested motif in science fiction. In Michael Crichton`s latest novel, TIMELINE, we`re not talking dinosaurs here. We`re talking the Middle Ages, and we`re talking time travel of a sort we`ve never heard of before. ... STAR WARS: INFINITY'S END
by Rich Handley (Wed 10-25-2000)
Evil witches, an alien stargate, undercover detective work and sword-wielding warriors are not elements one normally expects to find combined, particularly in a Star Wars story. However, readers of Dark Horse Comics' ongoing Star Wars title will discover ... ALIAS #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 09-06-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... Rock Projects
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-23-2001)
The coming SCORPION KING project isn't the only film that Universal has for wrestler The Rock, a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson.According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, the Rock is already attached to a project called HUNTING BRONZE, an action-comedy written ... JMS Talks about B5 Rangers
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-08-2001)
J. Michael Straczynski, creator of BABYLON 5 has been talking about his upcoming BABYLON 5: THE LEGEND OF THE RANGERS: TO LIVE AND DIE IN STARLIGHT TV movie for the Sci Fi cable network.While talking to SCIFI.COM, JMS spoke of the coming film, saying, "I ... U.S. WAR MACHINE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 09-12-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... Publisher releases partial list of 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME
by Eric Moro (Thu 09-20-2001)
"You have voted; we have tallied the results; and come October and November, we will reveal to you the 100 GREATEST MARVEL COMICS OF ALL TIME, celebrating Marvel's 40-year history," said Director of Editorial Operations Bob Greenberger to a packed Comic-C... CAPTAIN AMERICA Mini
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 10-17-2001)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD MAN RUNNING, a three-issue mini-series, will bridge the gap between the current series and the Marvel Knights relaunch in April.The mini-series will be written by Darko Macan, with art by Danijel Zezelj and painted covers by Derek He... ELEKTRA #4 Pushed Back
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-15-2001)
Citing time sensitivity with last month's terrorist attacks, Marvel Comics has delayed the release of ELEKTRA #4."After the Trade Center attacks, (ELEKTRA writer) Brian Michael Bendis asked us to delay publication of the next issue by a few weeks because ... New PUNISHER Arc
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 09-21-2001)
Manuel Gutierrez will be drawing "Taxi Wars," the PUNISHER story arc written by Tom Peyer that begins in PUNISHER #8 in January."Taxi medallions are the most valuable form of currency in the country," Marvel Knights editor Stuart Moore says. "You may not ... Elektra Trailer Debuts
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-06-2001)
Wolverine was the first, and now Elektra is the second Marvel character to star in an exclusive online trailer promoting her new Marvel Knights title.The trailer is available to view at www.ign.com. IRON MEN: A UNIVERSE X SPECIAL
by Tony Whitt (Thu 07-26-2001)
In the midst of a conflict, the Iron Maiden receives a call to come to the Savage Land a telepathic call that she shouldn't be receiving, since all the telepaths on Earth were killed. She and Jade Dragon find a city which was built by Magneto out of the ... DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-02-2001)
After the death of Karen Page, Daredevil the Man Without Fear finds that for the first time he is afraid. To get back to the man he once was, he reflects on the events that led him to where he is today. His introspection takes him back to his law school... Dreamcatcher
by J.A. Hitchcock (Mon 06-25-2001)
Stephen King is noted more for horror than sci-fi, but in this book he mixes a bit of both. It starts off with four friends who go off on their annual hunting trip way up north in Maine (where else?). Jonesy, Henry, Pete, and "Beav" have been best friends... WITCH way did she go?
by Steve Fritz (Thu 06-14-2001)
Last year actress Yancy Butler was riding on pins and needles, anxiously awaiting the then upcoming made-for-television movie WITCHBLADE. At the time, TNT had thought enough of the series to move it up from its original October air date to an August premi... Marvel announces plans for new rating system
by Eric Moro (Thu 07-05-2001)
Since it made the decision to stop the use of the Comics Code Authority rating system, Marvel Comics has been working to a develop a new means by which to self-regulate its books. Debuting in the "Marvel" section of next month's PREVIEWS, the following is... The Mists of Avalon
by Steve Fritz (Sat 07-14-2001)
It seems that in today's day-and-age, you can't go anywhere without being touched by the "Celtic Revival." RIVERDANCE is always presenting its "last performance" on Broadway and all of the elevators now play Enja and Loreena McKennit. New Age mysticism se... Finally, Chan and Li Set To Team On Film
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-19-2001)
Word has it that the long rumored, and often denied, on screen teaming of Jackie Chan and Jet Li has finally taken the first crucial step. According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, Revolution Studios has made a deal with the two stars to team in a f... DAREDEVIL Ramping Up Soon
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-16-2001)
DAREDEVIL, one of the quieter developing Marvel Comics movie projects, is looking to ramp up production in November, according to producer Gary Foster.While talking to Popcorn, Foster spoke of the project, initially focusing on the script by Mark Steven J... STAR WARS GALACTIC BATTLEGROUNDS released
by Troy Roberts (Sat 11-10-2001)
LucasArts announced today that their newest game in the long line of Star Wars games, STAR WARS GALACTIC BATTLEGROUNDS, has been shipped to stores.Using the AGE OF EMPIRES II engine, GALACTIC BATTLEGROUNDS allows players to choose from one of six factions... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... The Upfronts Synopsized for the Rest of Us
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 05-19-2007)
In case you aren’t familiar with the term “Upfronts’ it’s basically where the major networks present their upcoming fall shows to advertisers and give them an opportunity to buy in early for a lower rate. This can especially b... A Musical Premonition
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-03-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
I had a strange feeling that Klaus Badelt’s new score was going to be a good one. For Premonition, the third effort from actor-producer-director-random hyphenate Mennan Yapo, the composer noted for Cat... What Free Comic Book Day?
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-02-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another riveting episode of Comicscape, where I alternately bring you hard-hitting editorials and utter fluff. Some weeks, we talk about a threat to graphic novels in public libraries. Other weeks, we just me... DARKNESS Leads The Pack
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
The US based game rental service Gamefly has released their latest numbers and the Xbox360 game DARKNESS continues to lead the charts in videogame rentals. This is the second week in a row it has lead the pack. They've also released the top 5 rentals for ... Ghost in the Shell Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-16-2007)
Ever since its explosion onto the global screen in 1995, the Ghost in the Shell series has provided viewers with a profoundly philosophical, yet innovatively stylized look into a near future world where the lines between man and machine finally blur. Thro... Barnes Talks PRINCE CASPIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-31-2007)
At the Comic Con, Disney showed Ben Barnes, who will be portraying PRINCE CASPIAN, talking about his upcoming role in the second installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" franchise. This next film stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Mo... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... AVALON HIGH, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-19-2007)
The staggering narration in Avalon High is a good example of how not every story is meant for an alternate adaptation, even when in the hands of a capable writer. Meg Cabot, the best-selling author of Young Adult series like The Princess Diaries, is a ver... 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... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes. Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n... "Punisher War Journal"
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 11-27-2006)
Aside from the occasional one-shot or miniseries, Frank Castle has remained largely absent from the Marvel Universe since Garth Ennis wrapped up the old Marvel Knights titles and moved to the current MAX one. To clarify, the MAX version of the P... Too Human
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 11-25-2006)
Plot:
As the Cybernetic God Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. An ancient machine presence has forced the God’s hand.
Platform:
X-Box 360
Company:
Silicon Knights
Status:
... Halfway Through 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-15-2006)
Happy Wednesday, and welcome to another Comicscape. This week, we dive into DC’s weekly event 52, which just crossed the halfway mark two weeks ago. I would’ve covered it then, but the late-shipping Seven Soldiers #1 delayed th... "Capcom Classics Collection Volume 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 12-04-2006)
Capcom has been doing its best to recycle the companies’ history to make a few extra dollars lately, and heck if it works... why not do it? The latest addition to their collection series involves Capcom Collections Volume 2, which sports over twe... "Lost" moving to 10 p.m.
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-06-2006)
ABC has announced that they will move Lost from 9 pm to 10 pm on Wednesdays when the show returns on February 7th.The move will take Lost out of the pop culture phenomenon that is American Idol. Instead, two new sitcoms, The Knights of Prosperity at...