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DVD Shopping Bag: Mummy Mania
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)
...2 classic The Mummy also titled The Mummy. I was not nearly as excited for The Mummy as I was for The Phantom Menace but it was nonetheless a summer movie. For many of my friends and me, summer movies were as important as post season football is for ot... Box Office: KNIGHT Slides Past The Mummy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-03-2008)
...l’s The Mummy sequel. Not with most moviegoers already having seen the latest Bats sequel. Well, the expectations of a new champion were wrong and repeat viewers answered the call by helping Knight pull out yet another victory in its third weeken... The Mummy: Tomb of the Emperor Dragon
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)
...es, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is jo... 
MUMMY Continues After Dragon Emperor?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-11-2008)
Looks like the producers were serious when they hinted a few months back that Universal's Mummy franchise could spin-off with the recast Alex O'Connell (Luke Ford). Actress Maria Bello, who replaced Rachel Weisz as Evelyn in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon ... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part One
by John Thonen (Sat 06-01-2002)
The mummy [IMG2R]has made film appearances in every decade since its 1933 birth. In spite of this longevity, the original wrapper has only recently claimed a berth amongst monster movie royalty thanks to Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE M... THE MUMMY RETURNS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by Eric Moro (Tue 10-02-2001)
THE MUMMY RETURNS makes its worldwide uh, return. Now, fans of last summers blockbuster from Universal Pictures can take home the Industrial Light & Magic in a special Collectors Edition DVD, just in time for the spooky Halloween season.Set in 19... Five Video Clips for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-22-2008)
With The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor set to hit theaters in a few weeks, five new video clips of the third film have surfaced courtesy of Shock Til You Drop. Click the link and pan down to check out the 5 clips. The next installment in the Universal... MUMMY 3 Wraps Officially, Early China Release
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
Variety reports that THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR has officially wrapped this week, culminating with a wrap party in Shanghai on Monday. Director Rob Cohen has told the press that the third installment will also get released first in China on Jul... THE MUMMY 3 and Summer Olympics Team Up.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
While The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was filmed in China and its main characters are based out of Chinese historic and mythology elements, the news that the film is mixing with a marketing campaign alongside the Summer Olympics (which is based out ... Cohen Premieres Full Trailer for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-20-2008)
While director Rob Cohen has said in some of his blog updates that the full trailer for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor would be premiering alongside Universal's Wanted next weekend, he has gone ahead and published it at his official blog. The third... Sierra's MUMMY to Hit Shelves This Summer
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
Sierra Entertainment today announced the development of The Mummy™: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, a video game based on this summer's movie from Universal Pictures. The game, which will mirror the fast-paced action and adventure depicted in the film, ... First Look Featurette Online for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Hey fellow Maniacs, a cool new featurette has popped up online for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor courtesy of Universal Pictures. In the past few months, I've heard an occasional mention on how much Stephen Sommers was involved with the third film ... THE MUMMY RETURNS
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
...remake of The Mummy (1999), which took the 1932 classic and turned it into the basis for a Raiders of the Lost Ark-type action adventure for the whole family that sailed past $150-million. As befits success, this is the only film of the '90s monster re... Universal Unleashes New MUMMY Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)
Universal Pictures has premiered the first teaser trailer for their upcoming third installment of the Mummy franchise, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The teaser trailer is attached to movies this weekend in theaters and can be seen online by click... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... Cohen Updates on MUMMY 3 FX
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-26-2008)
The first teaser trailer for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hit theaters and the net in early May and now, we know when to expect the second trailer. Director Rob Cohen has once again made a blog update over on his official website, where he gives ... More MUMMY
by Frederick C. Szebin (Sat 01-22-2000)
Probably even its writer-director was surprised over THE MUMMYs success last springparticularly since it held its own against George Lucas powerhouse prequel. After placing itself at the number one position for three weeks in a row, THE MUMMY is getti... Cohen Has Another Update for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-02-2007)
The Mummy 3 director Rob Cohen and Punisher:War Zone director Lexi Alexander certainly have no bones about keeping us well informed. Both directors have been making active contributions to their blogs since they went live last month. Today, Rob Cohen upda... Mummy Joe, Babylon Butchered & Bloom Madness!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-11-2008)
Welcome to our next edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, the place to cover all those wild and wacky rumors that sometimes were a bit too unsubstantiated to cover elsewhere. This week was filled with some big ones, enough so that vocal Maniacs ... Cohen Updates MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Director Rob Cohen has provided readers with another update for his upcoming sequel, THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE EMPEROR DRAGON. In the update, he lets us know he's near the halfway point of filming, describes the final battle sequence (without spoilers) and r... MUMMY 3 Close to Wrapping
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-23-2007)
It looks like THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR is close to wrapping up its principal photography according to the latest blog from director Rob Cohen.
As you can see from the new video from Todd Grossman, the production of “The Mummy: Tomb of... Record Setting MUMMY Vid
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)
Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS has made so much money in its first week on video that the film has actually eclipsed its own opening weekend theatrical box office take of $68.1M. In combined dollars for sales and rental, the film has netted $90M, setting a... THE MUMMY (Universal Legacy Series-1932)
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 07-09-2008)
For those of you that are too young to remember or haven’t discovered this classic, The Mummy is a tale about an Egyptian Priest that comes back to life to seek out his true love. Boris Karloff plays Im-ho-tep, a man whose secret desires were discov... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 10-12-2001)
At the tail end of their careers Abbott and Costello managed one last Universal movie monster team-up, the surprisingly funny ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY, before their Universal contract ran out. While nowhere near the delirious heights of THE TIME... Jet Li joins "Mummy 3"
by Karl Schneider (Sun 02-04-2007)
According to a Mania.com scooper, Jet Li is in negotiations to join the upcoming Universal sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy 2. We are also happy to announce that the title for the upcoming film is tentatively set as Mummy: Curse of the Dragon. T... SDCC: Universal Shows Off Mummy, Death Race and Latest From Raimi
by Joey Campbell (Mon 07-28-2008)
Universal Pictures brandished a bevy of its biggest soon-to-be-released projects before a large crowd of interested fans and press at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. The studio debuted exclusive footage from The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Death ... Bello Replacement for Weisz in MUMMY 3
by News Editor (Mon 05-14-2007)
Universal Pictures has signed Mario Bello to star in THE MUMMY 3. She joins a cast which already includes Brendan Fraser, Luke Ford, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh.
Bello will play adventuress Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell, a role originally played by R... Maria Bello Knows Kung-Fu in MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
Actress Maria Bello, set to take over for Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell, has talked a bit about her character for THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. After Rachel Weisz bowed out of the project "due to a full schedule", Unive... Rob Cohen to direct "Mummy 3"?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-10-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures is in negotiations with Rob Cohen to direct the upcoming film Mummy 3.The previous two installments of the action-adventure franchise starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as early 20th century adv... MUMMY RETURNS to video
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-20-2001)
According to an item at DVDReview.com, Universal has announced plans to release its big summer film, THE MUMMY RETURNS, October 2 on DVD. And unfortunately for purists, the release is highlighting a growing trend towards one of the worst aspects of videot... Jet Li Wraps Up in MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
Director Rob Cohen continues to keep the dialogue going with the online media on the progress with THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. The director has uploaded a new blog over at his official site with an update on location shooting mov... Brendan Fraser signs on for THE MUMMY 3
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-08-2006)
According to TMZ, Brendan Fraser has signed on to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell for Universal Pictures' third installment of THE MUMMY.The site claims the project will be a re-imagining of the first two films and that it will not be called THE MUMMY ... Weisz would be happy to return for third MUMMY
by Karl Schneider (Tue 09-12-2006)
According to EcranLarge.com, who caught up with Rachel Weisz at the Deauville 32nd American Film Festival, Weisz would be interested in joining THE MUMMY 3."I know there's a new script but I haven't read it yet," said Weisz. "Nothing's definite yet and s... "Mummy 3" Plot details
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-23-2007)
Al Gough told Sci Fi Wire a little about the upcoming film Mummy 3 including that it will feature a character who is the grown son of Rick and Evie."We figured out a really good family story with Rick and Evie, and [their son] Alex is now grown up. S... Fox Has Their Own MUMMY Plans
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-14-2008)
Fox Animation has optioned Bruce Zick's mummy-themed young-adult book The Anubis Tapestry: Between Twilights, reports Variety. Plot Concept: Story centers on a mummy's curse which condemns Dr. George Henry's spirit to the Egyptian Underworld. While trying... New Poster and Update for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-29-2008)
Rob Cohen, like director Jon Favreau, has been very keen on keeping us up-to-date on his upcoming sequel The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The man leading the third installment in the popular franchise has updated his official website once again with... Brendan Fraser joins "The Mummy 3"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-12-2007)
According to Variety, Brendan Fraser has signed on to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel, The Mummy 3, but Rachel Weisz will not be returning.The film, which will be directed by Rob Cohen, will be set in China and will introduce Jet Li as a villain.T... Jet Li in "The Mummy 3"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-22-2007)
Just as Mania announced on February 4th, Jet Li is in negotiations to join the upcoming Universal sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy 2. We also announced at that time that the upcoming film is tentatively set as Mummy: Curse of the Dragon.All that is... DVD Wars: MUMMY vs. MENACE
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-01-2001)
An independent review of DVD sales has determined that Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS has sold more DVDs in its first week than Fox's STAR WARS: EPISODE II - THE PHANTOM MENACE did. According to the Hollywood Reporter, VideoScan research announced that MEN... Cohen Updates Again on MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Director Rob Cohen continues to keep the channels open with his latest official blog for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. While letting us know he's the proud daddy of newborn triplets, the director revealed a few more details about the post product... New Video Online for THE MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Director Rob Cohen continues his streak of keeping us well informed about the production of THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. This time, the director updated his official blog with a new video featuring an action scene from the film, set in the ... Riding the Revenge of the Mummy
by Sue Schneider (Tue 07-06-2004)
Recently Universal Studios Hollywood opened a brand new attraction, THE REVENGE OF THE MUMMY RIDE, and Cinescape was there. Not that I went on the ride, which is a roller coaster that speeds up to 30 MPH and is consider quite a psychological thrill ride. ... Universal Switches HELLBOY 2 & MUMMY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
Universal Pictures has switched the release dates of THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR and HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY. The 3rd installment of the Mummy franchise has now been moved back to August 1, 2008 while the second installment in the Hellboy fra... Rob Cohen Blogs a Pic of MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
Director Rob Cohen has released a new set photo for THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE EMPEROR DRAGON over at his official blog. The pic shows the first look of his mausoleum set. He's also revealed that Randy Edelman (Dragon:The Bruce Lee Story, Dragonheart) will be... MUMMY 3 not as unlikely as once thought
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-11-2002)
"THE MUMMY RETURNS grossed $431 million U.S. worldwide," MUMMY producer Sean Daniels was recently quoted in the Calgary Sun. "I'd say that's a pretty good indication audiences around the world want the adventure to continue."He might be right about intere... Sommers Talks MUMMY 3
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-14-2001)
THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS writer-director Stephen Sommers has signed a three-year nonexclusive deal with Universal, which will include an as yet undisclosed reimagining of another of the studio's properties.While talking to Variety, Sommers stayed m... Cohen Blogs & Plot Devices Emerge for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)
Some news centering THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE EMPEROR DRAGON has appeared online courtesy of Shock Til You Drop. The director has opened a new blog that will detail the 20-week shooting schedule and leak out movie details himself. Cohen has already pass... Anne Rice's The Mummy or Ramses the Damned (Tue 11-06-2001)
...r's care, the mummy of the ancient ruler comes to life and the young lady falls in love with him. As she teaches him about the modern world, Ramses is enraged by the way his culture is depicted and how its ancient wonders have been prostituted for tour...Cohen Gives New Features for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)
Director Rob Cohen has once again updated his official blog for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, this time with a new video featurette, concept art and wallpapers. Click here to check it out. Universal Pictures has also launched a new official websi... Cohen: MUMMY 3 Trailer Coming Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
Director Rob Cohen continues to keep us up to date on The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The man behind the third film in the franchise has once again updated his official website, giving us a hint that we can expect a trailer on the official site wit... Cohen Updates Status on MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
Director Rob Cohen is neck deep into post-production for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, hoping to get everything wrapped up by his August 1, 2008 release date. He mentions as much in his latest blog entry for the film, here he also lets us know th... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
Universal pictures recently announced three upcoming titles that will soon be appearing on DVD with loads of extras, while looming on the horizon is a special edition release of one of the most important anime features ever made.THE MUMMY RETURNS release ... “Mummy Returns” and more!
by John Sinnott (Sun 11-19-2006)
“Mummy Returns” heads to HD DVD in early 2007: Universal has announced that it will release the Brendan Fraiser movie The Mummy Returns on January 16, 2007. The film will boast a Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround track as we... MUMMY RETURNS Breaks $200M
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-17-2001)
Though distributors are said to be nervous of late regarding the lackluster box office, Universal Pictures is proudly proclaiming that THE MUMMY RETURNS has broke the $200M mark domestically.In addition, on Friday the film became the first film to cross t... No Rock for MUMMY 3?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-22-2002)
It seems that if there is a third MUMMY movie, the Rock should not expect his character from THE MUMMY RETURNS and THE SCORPION KING to make an appearance. That's the word from producer Kevin Misher, who shepherded all three films in the franchise to the ... Top Maniacal News: Gort Destruction, Mummy Mum and Iron Holmes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
...nell mom, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor director Rob Cohen flat out said the reasoning this weekend in surprising honest fashion.
Source: Shock Til You Drop
Verdict: Instead of dodging the question, here’s what Cohen had to say about re... Cohen Answers Question for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)
From the very start of production of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, director Rob Cohen has been very forthcoming via his official blog on the project and his thoughts behind the third installment of the popular Universal franchise. So, I shouldn't... Weisz warms up to MUMMY 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-08-2003)
She originally said that two MUMMY movies were "definitely" enough but now it appears actress Rachel Weisz has changed her mind. Speaking with Sci-Fi Wire, Weisz told the website that if there's to be a third movie she wants to be among the cast and rep... MUMMY actress finds more occult work with CONSTANTINE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-21-2003)
THE MUMMY's Rachel Weisz could be in supernatural trouble again if she signs a deal to star in CONSTANTINE, the Warner Bros. adaptation of the HELLBLAZER comic book series. Weisz would play a police officer named Angela who saddles up with occultist John ... Cohen Unveils Jet Li as THE MUMMY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Rob Cohen has once again updated his blog for THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR, this time giving the online media their first look at Jet Li in his upcoming film. In the snapshot provided, it looks like Li is about to deliver some high-flying kicks to... MUMMY helmer moves on to BIG LOVE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-03-2004)
VAN HELSING and THE MUMMY director Stephen Sommers and his business partner Bob Ducsay have been asked by Universal Pictures to bring THE BIG LOVE to the silver screen. The creative duo will produce the movie for the studio, where they have a development ... Cohen Gives an Update for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)
... blog for THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. Case in point is his latest blog released which does give out some spoiler like information on the progress of his China shoot. If you don't want to know anything about the story elements, I advise you to... BOURNE 4 Plans, Mummy Spin-offs & More!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 02-23-2008)
With the WGA strike finally over, studios have been a bit more talkative about their future plans and in some cases, making extensive changes to their 2009 line up. In a latest feature piece over at Variety, the trade broke down plans for Universal P... THE MUMMY'S GHOST / THE MUMMY'S CURSE
by John Thonen (Fri 09-07-2001)
... films in the mummy series, THE MUMMYS GHOST and THE MUMMYS CURSE. 1944 saw back-to-back mummy releases, starting with THE MUMMYS GHOST, a rather nonsensical title for a film that again began with George Zucco, who had died in both previous films, b... DVD Shopping Bag: One Disc, Two Disc, Blue Disc?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-08-2008)
...
The Mummy (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)
-VISUAL AND SPECIAL EFFECTS FORMATION
-AN ARMY TO RULE THE WORLD
-DELETED SCENES
-BUILDING A BETTER MUMMY
-THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR SNEAK PEEK
-FEATURE COMMENTARIES
-UNRAVELING THE L... MUMMY team collaborate on AIRBORN
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-10-2004)
VAN HELSING writer/director Stephen Sommers, who last week was announced to be producing a new movie version of FLASH GORDON, has another fantasy film to work on. AIRBORN is the title of a feature film concept about a world where airships travel the skies... MUMMY'S KISS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-07-2003)
...r movies. THE MUMMYS KISS (the onscreen title) isnt Gluts best picture (EROTIC RITES OF COUNTESS DRACULA has a more engaging story and characters), but its obvious that hes learned a great deal about smoothing out the rough edges of low budget fil... PLANET OF THE APES
by Jeff Bond (Fri 07-27-2001)
While he hasnt scored any summer blockbusters this year, the shadow of Jerry Goldsmith has hung over two of the years biggest releases: Universals THE MUMMY RETURNS and Foxs PLANET OF THE APES. Goldsmith scored Stephen Sommers 1999 remake of THE MUMM... Record Setting PHANTOM?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
Sales are so good on the STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE DVD that it's looking to have a good chance of beating the record recently set by Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS.According to Variety, on its first day of release, THE PHANTOM MENACE DVD pu... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... Monster hunter Hugh at the VAN HELSING movie premiere
by Sue Schneider (Mon 05-10-2004)
...d Vosloo (THE MUMMY); Jeremy Sumpter (PETER PAN); Brendan Fraser (THE MUMMY); Karl Urban (LORD OF THE RINGS); Oded Fehr (THE MUMMY); Marc Blucas (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER); Bela Lugosi Jr.; Ron Chaney and many others. Got a scoop? Know something ... Universal Sets Ford as Fraser's son for M3
by News Editor (Tue 05-01-2007)
Rob Cohen and Universal Pictures have hired Luke Ford to star in THE MUMMY 3. He will play Alex O'Connell, the son of adventurer Rick O'Connell, who journeys into the forbidden tombs of China and into the Himalayas, where they run into a new shape-s... Box Office: DARK KNIGHT Takes Down The Pineapple
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-10-2008)
...res finds The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor taking the 3rd spot with an estimated 60% drop this weekend by pulling in $16.1 million. I’d say this is drop is a bad thing but it’s not really the end of the world either. The film is doing ... Universal announces various release dates
by Karl Schneider (Sun 02-11-2007)
... 20, 2008 The Mummy 3 - July 11, 2008 Mamma Mia - July 18, 2008 Hellboy 2: The Golden Army - August 1, 2008 The Wolfman - November 14, 2008 KJ's Take: Some notes: The Hulk was moved to avoid Pixar's Wall-E and The Mummy 3 will face off ag... SNOW WHITE Breaks 1 Million Mark in One Day
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-11-2001)
...iversal's THE MUMMY RETURNS, which made $90M in its first week.Disney is said to have shipped 4 million discs, compared to THE MUMMY RETURNS' 4.5M.Even if SNOW WHITE bumps THE MUMMY RETURNS from its current record setting top spot, which looks likely t... Recast Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Tue 08-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seung-Hui KyeTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:What They SayThe universe is divided into the 4th, 5th and 6th worlds. JD is raised by Grandpa Griford to be the last hope for the 4th world, which is set on destroying the 5th... Battle of the Planets Vol. #2 (Mon 10-15-2001)
...ing nuts. The mummy attacks an airport and causes damage. Very intricate episode. Theres a lot more in there than what I explained. In the third episode, we deal with a giant centipede. After it takes the life of Mr. Sweet, her daughter seeks revenge....King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)
...) Bundles THE MUMMY, THE MUMMY RETURNS and SCORPION KING, all in loaded widescreen editions for you collectors. (O) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (Buena Vista) Michael Caine plays Scrooge to Kermit's Cratchit. Includes commentrak, featurettes, bloopers an... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
... own joke.THE MUMMY RETURNS (7 PM CST, USA) Unfortunately for anyone who suffered through this movie and VAN HELSING, the Mummy will be returning once more with a third Sommers-helmed outing. At least that means it'll be that much longer before he scr... Saturn Award nominees announced
by Eric Moro (Fri 03-15-2002)
...sta) THE MUMMY RETURNS (Universal) SHREK (Dreamworks SKG) SPY KIDS (Dimension/Miramax) BEST HORROR FILMTHE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (Sony Classics) FROM HELL (20th Century Fox) HANNIBAL (MGM) JEEPERS CREEPERS (MGM) ... THE MUMMY'S HAND / THE MUMMY'S TOMB
by John Thonen (Wed 09-05-2001)
After 1941s THE WOLF MAN, Universal Studios had pretty much run out of new movie monsters and contented itself with increasingly lackluster creature series, or various monster pairings such as THE HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN. The Mummy would seem to have been ... Box Office Update: THUNDER Strikes Twice at B.O.
by Associate News Editor and Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-25-2008)
... The Mummy 3
$4.0 mil
2,422
$1,680
$93.8 mil
... More classic Astro Boy
by Brian Thomas (Sat 08-26-2006)
Some readers may have noticed some fresh material on Cinescape.com, specifically Janet Houck's column American Otaku, which by default is residing each Wednesday in the Video & DVD section of the site. To clarify, Janet will be covering Japanese anime and... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
...s.8:00 PM THE MUMMY *Classic in which Boris Karloff stars as a reanimated necromancer scheming to be reunited with his reincarnated princess.9:30 PM THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMBHammer fun enlivens this creaky tale of a vengeful mummy who cracks skulls... DVD & VHS This Week: April 9
by John Thonen (Tue 04-09-2002)
... liked it.THE MUMMY Collection is
THE MUMMY COLLECTION
© 2002 Universal Home Video
a two DVD set of THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS, director Stephen Sommers' recent mega-hit updates of Universal Studio's Mummy character. The particular ge... Mezzo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-31-2005)
...ummified. The mummy has some of the biggest diamonds in the world as its eyes and had its teeth replaced as well so it\'s a big draw for people to come and see. The mummy of course has a curse attached to it but those are generally made up to help keep... A.I.s Last All Summer Long
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 07-17-2001)
It's ironic that 2001 would be the year of release for one of Stanley Kubrick's most eagerly awaited and controversial motion pictures. With Steven Spielberg writing and directing what was to be the late master's greatest sci-fi epic, A.I. is a film to be... New Hammer Horror Music, a DUNE soundtrack coming, MONONOKE on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 12-30-2000)
... CURSE OF THE MUMMYS TOMB (GDICD016) completes the trio of current releases. Martelli concocts a sensational dissonant score for Hammers second incarnation of the bandaged zombie. One of only two scores he wrote for Hammer (SLAVE GIRLS, aka PREHISTOR... Box Office: TROPIC THUNDER Knocks Down the Batman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-17-2008)
For five weeks now, The Dark Knight has ruled the box office reports. Many thought that perhaps the latest installment of The Mummy or Seth Rogen’s Pineapple Express may take it down but they were wrong. The caped crusader continued its victory flig... Music's Kiss
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-16-2003)
...d horror, THE MUMMYS KISS, which contains an evocative and provocative orchestral film score by Terry Michael Huud that would not have been out of place in one of the quieter Hammer horror films. The music is consistently tonal and rhythmic, often bro... Battle of the Planets Vol. #2
by Roman Martel (Fri 03-08-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.8
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 4
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.2
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 3
Sound: 3
Plot: 4
Japanese Acting: 3
Music: 3
Entertainment: 4
Overall: 3.3
... Still More TCA Pix
by Sue Schneider (Mon 08-20-2001)
...ded Fehr (THE MUMMY movies) and William Forsythe.
MUMMY series star Oded Fehr prmotes his and NBC's UC UNDERCOVER at the fall 2001 TCA event.
© 2001 Sue Schneider
In addition, on hand to give a push to ABC's coming THIEVES, was series star... Video & DVD This Week: October 16th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-16-2001)
...R EGG HUNTTHE MUMMY RETURNS was only recently released but the DVD REVIEW website has already reported a hidden goodie on the disc. You'll need to go to "Bonus Materials" on the main menu and then select "Egyptology 201" from the 2nd page. Then select ... Nov. 5 Nov. 11: Buffy Sings!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-05-2001)
...Hannah of THE MUMMY RETURNS) escape a mental institution in tonight's ALIAS (ABC, 9 p.m.). Also, Sloane learns that SD-6 may have a mole. Too bad ABC shelved THE MOLE II until January. Maybe this could've been a crossover.Remote Patrol is our weekly Te... DVD News and Release Info for August 7
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)
...LOOD FROM THE MUMMYS TOMB is another entry in Anchor Bays ongoing release of the library of Hammer Films. This one is based on Bram Stokers book Jewel of the 7 Stars, which would later serve as source material for THE AWAKENING and the recent BRAM S... MONSTER MANIA
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 10-31-2001)
...KENSTEIN, THE MUMMY, THE WOLF MAN), providing interesting observations on the era along the way. We learn (or are reminded) how after the initial popularity of the Universal monsters, the public appetite for such fare waned when World War II broke out.... Oct. 22 - Oct. 28: TV Gears Up for Halloween
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-22-2001)
...ch 1932's THE MUMMY on AMC at 8:30 p.m.Check out James Woods the Vampire Slayer in JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES on USA at 8 p.m.Remote Patrol is our weekly Television column. Mummify This!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-01-2000)
...iss Dune, the Mummy show will repeat on December 8 and 9 at the same time. For more info, or to ask Dr. Bob a question, go to www.tlc.discovery.com. And for those of you who don`t know what the big deal about Egypt is, well, for one thing they invented... THE X-MEN: Senator Kelly Speaks! A conversation with Bruce Davison
by Frank Garcia (Wed 11-22-2000)
`Invisibility!` laughs actor Bruce Davison. `My favorite super power, I guess, would be invisibility. As an actor, I always try to be invisible as possible. Thats how I felt in life. As a kid, I was always trying to be the invisible person.`Bruce Davison... Nov. 12 Nov. 18: Mucho TV
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 11-12-2001)
...nnah from THE MUMMY RETURNS? Well, that episode was postponed so tonight's ALIAS (ABC, 9 p.m.) is that one. Got it?Remote Patrol is our weekly Television column. Weekend Results for June 22-24
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-26-2001)
...iversal's THE MUMMY RETURNS was in 11th place with $1.57-million. With a total of $196.21-million the film should manage to be the second of the summer to pass the $200-million mark And MGM's WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN? was in 12th place with ... DOCTOR OF DOOM
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-18-2001)
In Mexico, horror movies had always been a minor genre, mostly content to import Hollywood's monster epics while only producing a few Old Dark House and ghost story pictures domestically. All that changed during the late 1950s (just as it did everywhere e... Preliminary Weekend Box Office (August 3-5)
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-06-2001)
....5M), and THE MUMMY RETURNS ($68.1M).Meanwhile, the APES got bumped to the second slot taking in an additional $28.5M. And, yes, the film has already crossed over the $100M mark. You just know that Fox is already working on getting a sequel up and goin... 2001 News In Review - May Movies
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 01-03-2002)
...iversal's THE MUMMY RETURNS burned it up taking in $170,691,055 in 24 days of business. Also hitting the screen that month was D'Works' SHREK, which surprised almost everyone by taking $111,753,400 in 10 days and staying in the top ten through the whol... SCORPION KING premiere
by Sue Schneider (Tue 04-23-2002)
...e Rock in THE MUMMY RETURNS), showed his support for the film as did Bill Paxton, Tyler Mane and many other guests. Best Soundtracks of 2001 Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 01-29-2002)
...smith for THE MUMMY RETURNS (Decca 440 013 983-2) (Goldsmith reportedly hated THE MUMMY and wouldn't have anything to do with a sequel). Silvestri's score, as with Goldsmith's, balances grandiose themes with period-sounding Egyptian tonalities, althoug... THE SUM OF ALL FEARS
by JEFF BOND (Mon 06-17-2002)
...d some of THE MUMMY, a fiery American brass anthem reminiscent of AIR FORCE ONE, and percussive suspense cues that have the heavy, portentous feel of other earlier Goldsmith scores without rehashing melodies or rhythms from his previous works. In other... Scorpion King 2 (Mon 06-24-2002)
...inning of The Mummy Returns), all subsequent Scorpion films would remain true to the heroics of the first one. The Rock, for one, is definitely interested in the sequel. "If I have the opportunity to do a sequel, if they ask me, it would be my pleasure...IDW collects WYNONNA EARP
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-02-2002)
Beau Smith's WYNONNA EARP, a 112-page book, will be published by IDW Publishing in October. "This is my way of joining everything that I ever loved into one big party -- the real and mythical Old West done in modern times, classic monsters with a seriou... Video This Week: January 8th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-08-2002)
VIDEO NEWSBefore Ivan Reitman's EVOLUTION opened this past summer, expectations for the film were extraordinarily high. Action figure toys were licensed and in production, as was an animated TV series. Most amazingly, David Duchovny was even more arrogant... HOLLOW MAN
by Randall Larson (Sat 08-19-2000)
... heard in THE MUMMY. Goldsmith plays this one dangerous and discordant, his music rippling like the sinewy skin of an invisible being just starting to come into view. The music may not be as accessible as Goldsmiths more thematically driven scores, b... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
...n Fraser (THE MUMMY) and THE GUIDING LIGHT soap star Matthew Bomer. Both actors have given screen tests for director Brett Ratner and are awaiting word whether they'll don the red, blue and yellow spandex.Variety also reports that the film's budget is... Video This Week: December 11th
by John Thonen (Tue 12-11-2001)
VIDEO NEWSJanuary 22nd will bring Fox's release of VENOMOUS, the latest in the ongoing horde of snake and lizard movies unleashed by the box office hit ANACONDA. This latest snake-tacular stars Treat Williams and Mary Page Keller under the direction of th... PEARL HARBOR Sets New DVD Record
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 12-11-2001)
...ord beats THE MUMMY RETURNS, STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE, SHREK and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, all of which were previous record holders.Perhaps even more interesting is the ascent of DVD over VHS. The PEARL HARBOR tape so... Dark Horse's SCORPION KING
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)
Dark Horse will be publishing a two-issue THE SCORPION KING mini-series, based on the upcoming THE MUMMY RETURNS spin-off starring The Rock.The comic is not an adaptation of the movie, but rather a new story featuring Mathayus, a young warrior destined to... GRINCH Sets New Record
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-27-2001)
...leases of THE MUMMY RETURNS and SHREK set their own, now beaten, DVD sales records. THE ASTRONAUT'S WIFE
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 02-08-2000)
Leave it to Hollywood. This fall, just when the resurgence of hit horror films seemed to be swelling into an unstoppable tidal wave at the box office (thanks THE SIXTH SENSE, THE MUMMY, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, THE HAUNTING, to DEEP BLUE SEA, and even STI... Stephen Sommers Not Up For GI JOE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-15-2007)
This should please all those fans who cringed when they heard that Stephen Sommers was up for the directing gig of G.I JOE. Apparently, that has been nixed by producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and the studio after he asked for too much money. Robert previou... BOND 23,SPIDER-MAN 4 & More Set
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)
...2, 2008)
THE MUMMY: CURSE OF THE DRAGON (July 11, 2008)
TROPIC THUNDER (July 11, 2008)
THE DARK KNIGHT (July 18, 2008)
MAMMA MIA! (July 18, 2008)
STEP BROTHERS (July 25, 2008)
August:
HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY (August 1, 2008)
SOUTH OF THE BO... Stephen Sommers Back on G.I JOE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
...ion (for 'The Mummy') was clear the time the first trailer played during the Super Bowl, and by the time this one plays a Super Bowl, you'll see the coolest characters and visuals you can imagine, and beyond-state-of-the-art equipment," Sommers sa... GRAPHIC CLASSICS: BRAM STOKER #7
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 08-31-2007)
Graphic Classics has reprinted its seventh volume, Bram Stoker, with a new 48-page adaptation of Dracula by Rich Rainey and Joe Ollman. The publisher has retained the stories from the earlier edition, including adaptations of The Judge’s House,... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
...and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor", director Rob Cohen's continuation of the global adventure franchise starring Brendan Fraser and Jet Li. Hollywood Studios Ponder Future Franchises
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-10-2007)
...ase "The Mummy 3," with the film set to follow young star Luke Ford -- who could become the lead character in future "Mummy" adventures -- and a new iteration of "The Incredible Hulk," also set for a 2008 release, starring... "Jeepers Creepers: Great Songs from Horror Films"
by Randall Larson (Sun 02-11-2007)
...sal film, The Mummy’s Curse, where it’s belted out by café owner Ann Codee in a tavern scene (Codee is later strangled by the Mummy, proving Kharis to have been a music critic in an earlier life) and the winning folk tune, “... SIGNS of FURY and ROMANCE
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-21-2002)
...BYSS, and THE MUMMY RETURNS, or as innocuous as FATHER OF THE BRIDE, STUART LITTLE, and MOUSE HUNT, all emanated from ROMANCING THE STONE. While in most cases Silvestri has adopted a more conventional symphonic approach, his inventiveness often carries... Lady in the Water
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-07-2007)
...D
The Mummy Returns
Poseidon
Scooby-Doo (2002)
The Sting
January 23, 2007
Blu-ray
Alien vs. Predator
Black Rain
Casanova
Chicago
Courage Under ... Brother’s Grimm
by John Sinnott (Sun 01-14-2007)
...
The Mummy Returns
Poseidon
Scooby-Doo (2002)
The Sting
January 23, 2007
Blu-ray
Alien vs. Predator
Black Rain
Casanova
Chicago
Courage Under Fire
Gridiron Gang
The Guardian
The Hitchhiker's Gui... Best Soundtrax of 06: Part 2 – Restorations & Compilations
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-18-2007)
LAST YEAR’S BIG RECOMMENDATIONS
As with previous years, I have separated my assessment of the year’s best soundtrack releases into new scores (soundtrack CDs of scores for films released in 2006) and newly-released archival re... Update: Quaid, Vosloo & Tatum Confirmed For G.I JOE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-29-2008)
...ommers on the Mummy films, is now cast as Zartan, a mercenary who works with Destro and Cobra. The trades didn't confirm the Vosloo casting but it fits so it's getting passed along..
Previous: It's up to you to believe it but AICN is reporting they ha... New TERMINTOR Blog Launched with Concept Art
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)
The blogging of production updates has worked well for Cohen (Mummy 3), Lexi Alexander (Punisher), Del Toro (Hellboy II) and Snyder (Watchmen). So, now, Warner Bros and McG are launching a new official blog for their upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy.... BATS in Your Belfry
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 02-22-2000)
No successful trend would be truly complete without a few flops thrown into the mix. Last year, in the midst of the horror revival that made blockbusters out of THE SIXTH SENSE, THE MUMMY, and THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, along came this debut effort from Des... Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)
...music for THE MUMMY (1959). There have been a few re-recorded anthologies of Hammer music from Silva Screen within the last half dozen years, but GDIs new series of original soundtracks harkens to begin to do some real justice to the wealth of tremen... Oscar Picks and (Reluctant) Predictions
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
...E MATRIX, THE MUMMY, and (ugh!) STAR WARS EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE. In this, as in all the technical categories for which it was nominated THE MATRIX is the clear front runner.SOUND EFFECTS EDITINGBoth THE MATRIX and PHANTOM MENACE are nominated... The Hidden Side of Claudia Christian, Part 3
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 04-10-2000)
After departing from BABYLON 5, the epic television science fiction series, in the mid-`90s, Claudia Christian was not lacking for work. Almost, immediately she appeared in several movies and TV episodes. One of which she is most proud is an episode of th... MEGA MOVIES: A Gallery of Terrific Film Scoring
by Randall Larson (Sat 06-10-2000)
...usic from THE MUMMY to James Horners eloquent African chorale for MIGHTY JOE YOUNG, John Williamss Main Title and Flag Parade from THE PHANTOM MENACE, and Mark Snows dynamic ambience from THE X-FILES movie, concluding with Trevor Rabins modernistic... Soundtrax '99, Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-05-2000)
...music for THE MUMMY (Decca 289 466 458-2) sailed like windblown sand across an Egyptian desert, smooth as silk, and then suddenly jarring with dissonance like an abruptly banged-open sarcophagus. His music scampered through dark stone passageways and ... Summer of Fear: The Rebirth of the Horror Film
by John Thonen (Fri 11-12-1999)
... inspired THE MUMMY and the moderately successful sci-fi horror of THE DEEP BLUE SEA this past summer`s horror hits were total departure from the hybrid approach. Each was horror, pure and simple, not hybrids. The audiences that accepted the sci fi-... PhD Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 03-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Son Hee-JoonTranslated by:Sarah KimAdapted by:What They SaySang is a fearlessly spunky young girl in search of the Demon School Hades. Fortunately for her, she comes across a group of misfit monsters that are ditching class fr... Chrono Crusade Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Daisuke MoriyamaTranslated by:Amy ForsythAdapted by:What They SaySister Rosette and company are about to embark on a mission to find Rosette's long-lost brother, but their journey might end before they leave the bright lights ...