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Black Lagoon Vol. #2
by Christopher Homer (Wed 06-04-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate!
The Black Lagoon Company gets into a brutal head to head battle with a bunch of neo-nazi freaks after the same sunken booty. Revy and Dutch blaze a trail full of bloo... Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 04-21-2002)
After rising to fame as the WWF's biggest star, The Rock turned his brief but charismatic performance as "The Scorpion King" in 2001's THE MUMMY RETURNS into its own feature film. Today, CINESCAPE continues its conversation with The Rock.The Rock and his ... Alien Rock
by M. Steven Felty (Sat 12-03-2005)
Michael C. Luckman is an interesting character. Not only does he write books, but he also organizes and promotes concerts and events connected with UFOs. Luckman is founder of the Cosmic Majority and taught the nation's first college-level course on rock ... 
U2, Pretenders, Buddy Guy among 2005 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees and Tommy is Celebrated in April
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-21-2005)
The twentieth annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City on March 14, 2004, with an edited ceremony aired on VH-1 on Saturday, March 19. The inductees to for 2005 celebrated and pe... SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!: SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-08-2002)
Proposed by David McCall, an advertising executive, back in 1972, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! was an attempt to teach young kids important information through song. The basic idea being that with a catch ditty supporting it children would be able to easily retain i... Black Lagoon Vol. #1
by Christopher Homer (Tue 03-11-2008)
What They SayRokuro Okajima is a meek, mundane and metropolitan man on a business trip to South East Asia. But things quickly go from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board the ship and take him hostage! Revy, Dutch and Benny ar... Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part One
by Pamela Harland (Wed 04-24-2002)
He's big, bigger than most. But can he stack up against The Rock? You better believe it, says Michael Clarke Duncan who co-stars with the famous wrestler in The Rock's first starring role in THE SCORPION KING."He's six four, two seventy," says Duncan. "I'... Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Thu 04-25-2002)
Currently co-starring alongside The Rock in the hit action film THE SCORPION KING, Michael Clarke Duncan is riding high. After his Oscar nominated turn in THE GREEN MILE, the actor has had a string of roles in popular films. In THE SCORPION KING, The Rock... 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 ... Van Halen to Reunite for Space Rock Mission?
by Randall Larson (Fri 02-03-2006)
...ien Rock: The Rock 'N' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection, is approaching music icons who display intergalactic sympathies, including Yes keyboard supremo Rick Wakeman and David Bowie. The concert will beam a message of peace to outer space and it may e... The Rock not up for PUNISHER role
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-08-2002)
IGN FilmForce quashes an online rumor concerning the possible casting of new-minted action star The Rock (THE SCORPION KING) in the role of Marvel's gun-toting, black-clad skull-blazoned vigilante, THE PUNISHER.IGN quotes their inside, unnamed source thus... Classic Rock Cornucopia
by Randall Larson (Tue 10-18-2005)
You know it's just got to be a good month when brand new CD's from McCartney,
Eric Clapton's "Back Home"
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Clapton, Neil Young, Dylan, and Cream all show up in your local Tower Records. Eric Clapton's Back Home (Reprise 49395-2) is a ... Ghostbusting with Elmer Bernstein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-15-2005)
...or one of the rock songs? Bernstein: In the case of GHOSTBUSTERS, Ivan and I had discussed this right from
GHOSTBUSTERS
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the beginning. Ivan had told me that he wanted to do this and we had a pretty general agreement on ... Who should the Rock play in 'Shazam!'? You decide
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-24-2007)
In this video interview Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks about appearing in the movie 'Shazam!'.
"I'm very excited about 'Shazam!' but nothing nothing is set in concrete yet," the Rock said while promoting his new movie 'Game Plan'.
So would he play... Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part One
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 04-19-2002)
Mega-star wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has always loved film, but he didn't always want to be an actor. In fact, he didn't always want to be a wrestler. His first career choice was to join "the family business"... criminology.It was a noted criminol... The Spaghetti Epic 2: A Merging of Prog Rock and Spaghetti Western Film Music – Redux
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
A unique adaptation of Italian Western film music performed by progressive rock bands, The Spaghetti Epic - Six Modern Prog Bands For Six Seventies Prog Suites was released by French record label Musea in collaboration with Colossus, a Finnish prog ro... STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Working On 'Rock Opera' Solo Album
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-03-2007)
Mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki for the Finnish metal band Stratovarius has issued the following update: "[My new solo album] 'Saana - Warrior of Light' is a work in progress. [For the past] two years I have had this idea in my head an... An Epic Gothic Rock Soundtrack
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-06-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Like many progressive metal and gothic rock bands, the Dutch group Epica has been strongly influenced by motion picture soundtracks. Their first two albums, The Phantom Agony (June, 2003), and Consign to Oblivion (April, 2005) a... Encyclopedia of UK & Irish Rock and Pop on CD-ROM
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-08-2005)
Bear Family Records of Germany, the world’s leading preserver of 1960s musical culture, has announced The Encyclopedia of British and Irish Sixties Rock and Pop – on CD-ROM. With entries of about 3,500 bands and artists and about 10,000 musicians, the CD-... Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)
The theme is a familiar one. The mighty, stalwart chords of brass, the trilling woodwinds, the driving rhythm of the violins, the strident siren of electric guitar… Wait a minute? Electric guitar? What’s that doing in the middle of the STAR WARS theme?... Black Lagoon Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 06-24-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is action incarnate! Dirty jobs are a part of life for the Black Lagoon but things seem to be getting worse by the minute. Their latest problem is a maid from Columbia. She\'s a killing mac... Science Fiction Meets Rock & Roll in SACD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-25-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONNeil Norman, the maestro of rock and roll interpretations of science fiction film music, is back in the Control Voice Cockpit with a new recording, Sci-Fi in Hi-Fi (Audio Fidelity AFZ 012). The CD is a dual layered hybrid disc, m... eigoMANGA branches out with J-rock bands (Mon 08-16-2004)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-August 16, 2004-eigoMANGA has plans to work with a couple of noted Japanese rock bands in 2005. J-rock bands have enormous potential to be popular here with American anime fans, says Austin Osueke, President and CEO of eigoMANGA. EigoMA...Wild Rock Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 01-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazusa TakashimaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unf... Goblin: Progressive Rock Movie Music
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-02-2001)
Yeah, I`m old enough to remember Goblin, the Italian progressive rock group whose work helped define a certain sound and style of film scoring back in the 1970s and 1980s. But age really has little to do with it, since few people from that era remember th... War Rock
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 10-15-2006)
A lot can be said for a company that will allow you to play their games for free, and the K2 Network allows you to do just that. With War Rock they allow you to dip your feet, or even jump all in for free, or with a paid subscription. It is a growing tren... Viz Pictures Announces DVD Release of Rock and Roll Romantic Drama NANA 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-22-2008)
DVD Release And Special Poster Promotion Highlight Sequel To Hit Film NANA Based On Popular Shojo Manga Series
San Francisco, CA, JULY 22, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, h... Toys Rock
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 04-01-2002)
...remember, the rocker who hid from an anti-music society within the robotic body of Mr. Roboto? Give us a KILROY with guitar, microphone and removable Mr. Roboto armor, and we’ll be the first to shout “domo arigato”! GUNS N’ ROSESWith a mouth like a sai... Prog Rock Revisited: Shakary Revitalizes 2 Earlier Albums into New Classic
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-08-2006)
Shakary, a noted progressive rock band from Switzerland, has reworked two of their classic albums into new and vastly improved expressions. When 2000’s Alya and 2002’s The Last Summer were initially released they both received mostly posit... The Rock finds his INSTANT KARMA
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-14-2003)
After starring in a pair of action films, Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson said he was looking for a lighter vehicle to showcase his comedic talents. It looks like he's found his project with INSTANT KARMA, a new live-action/CGI film set up at New Line Cinema. J... The Rock forms his GRIDIRON GANG
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-05-2004)
SCORPION KING star The Rock has attached himself to star in GRIDIRON GANG, a drama based on real life events. The WWE muscleman would play a counselor for a Los Angeles youth probation center that forms a football team for troubled youths. The skills that... An Urban, Rock-filled DOOM
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-15-2004)
After starring in two of Universal Pictures summertime films, Karl Urban (who also starred in the latter two LORD OF THE RINGS pictures) will receive another paycheck from the same studio for starring in DOOM along with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Urban, w... Chris Rock takes a SICK DAY
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-19-2003)
Chris Rock's next film will be for Universal Pictures and called SICK DAY. Teaming up with Imagine Entertainment and producer Brian Grazer, Rock will play a lazy guy who phones in sick to his job and then causes trouble with the next-door neighbors. The r... 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 ... Sgt. Rock movie update (Tue 03-18-2008)
The Comics Continuum chatted up screenwriter John Cox at Wizard World L.A. Cox said he's optimistic that the 'Sgt. Rock' movie, which he penned a year ago, may go into production this year. "It's a fantastic World War 2 action/adventure with a great...Xzibit to Join "The Rock" in GRIDIRON
by News Editor (Thu 04-14-2005)
Columbia Pictures is in final negotiations with Xzibit to star in their upcoming drama GRIDIRON GANG with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.The story centers on a probation officer who forms a football team of juvenile inmates. The players overcome huge obstacles... ROCK STAR Premiere Pix, Part 1
by Sue Schneider (Mon 09-10-2001)
... stars at the ROCK STAR opening. The Rock is photographed WALKING TALL
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-26-2003)
Hollywood North Report has published four great snaps of The Rock filming a scene of WALKING TALL in Vancouver, Canada. The WWE superstar is seen playing a game of touch football along with co-star Johnny Knoxville (JACKASS THE MOVIE). Click here to see t... Cox Updates SGT. ROCK Progress
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-12-2007)
This big screen treatment of the DC comic book, SGT ROCK, has been sitting around collecting dust in development hell for a long time. How long? Arnold Schwarzenegger was going to portray the character before his bid to become governor of California. Both... The Rock as CAPTAIN MARVEL or BLACK ADAM?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-24-2007)
While doing a press tour for his upcoming sports/family film, THE GAME PLAN, Robert Sanchez had a chance to ask Dwayne Johnson (formerly known as "The Rock") about his thoughts on the project. It seems clear from sources involved with the p... eigoMANGA branches out with J-rock bands (Mon 08-16-2004)
While probably tipping their hand a bit early, eigoMANGA has sent out this press release talking about their plans to work with J-rock bands.Old Sgt. Rock script online (Tue 05-29-2007)
A 1987 script by David Webb Peoples for a Sgt. Rock movie to be produced by Joel Silver with not-yet-governor Arnie as the Sergeant, is now online for you to enjoy.The Rock hurt preparing for THE GAME PLAN
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-21-2006)
Walt Disney Pictures upcoming film THE GAME PLAN was thrown a curve when Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson injured himself preparing for the film.Johnson was injured Monday during a football practice in preparation for his upcoming role as a professional quarterb... The RULE of the Rock
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 12-04-2005)
There's something strange about cult animated films from the '80s. Generally their home video release has been delayed by decades due to circumstances out of their control. Heavy Metal took forever (mainly due to music rights that weren't cleared for the ... "The Rock" and Reynolds Will BLOWBACK
by News Editor (Wed 08-03-2005)
Disney Studios has purchased Sheldon Turner's pitch BLOWBACK. Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Ryan Reynolds will star. No real details on the plot were given, but the duo will play two San Francisco cops. Tapestry Films' Andrew Panay, Peter Abrams and Robe... Stiller and Rock Head Back to MADAGASCAR
by News Editor (Thu 09-15-2005)
DreamWorks Animation has signed Ben Stiller (Alex the Lion) and Chris Rock (Marty the Zebra) to once again provide the voices for their characters in the sequel to MADAGASCAR. Jada Pinkett Smith will also return for the sequel to voice Gloria the Hippo. ... Rock Opera Revival
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-04-2005)
The government of Japan is considering their child pornography law to include anime and manga. Of all the new porn anime titles released, about half feature sex acts involving schoolgirls. It's a touchy subject, since some argue that drawings don't have a... McDonough WALKING TALL with The Rock
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-16-2003)
Currently seen every week on NBC's BOOMTOWN, actor Neal McDonough has agreed to star as the main villain in the remake of WALKING TALL. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is playing the part of the law-abiding Tennessee sheriff (originally played by Joe Don Baker... At the premiere of SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Sue Schneider (Fri 10-17-2003)
Paramount Pictures recently held the World Premiere of SCHOOL OF ROCK at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. This film which stars Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a hell-raising guitarist with delusions of grandeur who gets kicked out of his band. So what does he d... Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Vol. #1
by Christoper Homer (Mon 09-01-2008)
Creepy, bloody, psychological and utterly enthralling – welcome back to Black Lagoon.What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate! A recent string of murders is the talk of the town. Not that murder is anythi... Nose to the Grindhouse
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-19-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Grindhouse, the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez pastiche of 1970s era exploitation flix, features a soundtrack that similarly draws on the many influences that have driven the film’s conceptualiz... FRAGGLE ROCK Headed for Big Screen
by Associate News Editor (Tue 05-13-2008)
The Weinstein Company has signed Cory Edwards to write and direct the big screen live-action musical version of FRAGGLE ROCK.
As with the TV series, the film will be populated by a mix of human characters and Fraggle Rock puppets. The story re... Rock Mourns Soul Asylum bassist and former Gong drummer
by Randall Larson (Mon 06-27-2005)
Two notable rock musicians have died within the last month. Soul Asylum's bass player and co-founder Karl Mueller died last Friday of throat cancer, one year after being diagnosed with the disease. Pierre Moerlen, the French drummer extraordinaire best kn... The Rock waxing his Silver Surfboard?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-16-2005)
In extensive interview with The Rock about his burgeoning acting career, the former wrestler fielded a final as to whether he had ever considered doing a comic movie, such as The Silver Surfer. "Yeah, it's funny. Abby was talking to my guy about Silver Su... Fat Rock sees Hasbro films in future
by Mike Whybark (Thu 12-19-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER notes that Fat Rock Entertainment will produce live-action/CGI films featuring licensed properties from Hasbro and others. The production company has a partnership deal with animators SD Entertainment as well as distribution deals i... Rock n' roll n' CGI
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-13-2003)
The studio that Steven, David and Jeffrey built has announced its next CGI animated project and it's about rock and roll. According to a report in today's Variety, DreamWorks has started to work on the new film by hiring the screenwriters for THE FAMILY ... ROCK STAR Premiere Pix, Part 2
by Sue Schneider (Wed 09-12-2001)
Besides Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston and a number of other actors, rock star themselves represented their medium at last week's ROCK STAR movie premiere event in Los Angeles.Besides starring in the film, Mark Wahlberg has his own musical past under the... Sex & Sci-Fi & Rock 'n Roll
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-19-2005)
Get out your Parental Advisory stickers – Warp 11’s new CD has been assimilated from all things STAR TREK into a massive powerblast of sex, sci-fi, and rock ‘n roll. Based in Sacramento, California, Warp 11 has made the rounds of science fiction conventio... "The Rock" Discusses SHAZAM!
by News Editor (Thu 05-10-2007)
ComingSoon.net is reporting that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is having discussions about possibly starring in the big screen version of SHAZAM!
During a set visit for GET SMART, Johnson told CS.net ""Listen, John August is writing the script and ... The Rock to bring SPY HUNTER to big screen
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-22-2002)
It looks like that long-rumored big screen version of the classic arcade game, SPY HUNTER, is moving forward with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson set to star. The film, which has Johnson playing car/boat/plane fighting expert Alec Sects, who uses various vehicl... Manga Review: Wild Rock (Thu 01-26-2006)
Julie\'s checking in with us again today with our first look at a title from the Blu distributed line of titles via TOKYOPOP with their January 2006 release of the standalone title Wild Rock.New Prog Rock Opera from Kingcrow due in May
by Randall Larson (Wed 03-29-2006)
The new album of the Roman progsters Kingcrow, Timetropia, will soon be released by Italy's Lucretia Records International. The band has just signed an exclusive contract with the Italian label, which will distribute the album worldwide. Timetropia is a p... Castle Rock Gets HUGHES
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-17-2001)
Things look to be moving quickly on that recently reported Jim Carrey starring Howard Hughes vehicle. Now, word comes that Castle Rock has acquired the rights to Richard Hack's book HUGHES: THE PRIVATE DIARIES, which will be used as the basis for the film... THE ROCK is Buford Pusser
by Mike Whybark (Thu 01-23-2003)
VARIETY notes that THE ROCK has come aboard a remake of the 1973 WALKING TALL, the story of determined real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser's struggle to clean up the county.The remake is scripted by David Klass and will hit production in early summer, it is t... The Rock to BE COOL?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-16-2003)
According to Variety, the people who are making the sequel to GET SHORTY, BE COOL, have their mind set on hiring The Rock to play one of the movie's roles. If they can arrange it, Rocky would portray the bodyguard of an up-and-coming music star's manager ... Digital Rock & Rule
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-04-2005)
DVD label Unearthed Films, best known as the US home of violent Japanese films like the GUINEA PIG series, has finally announced a street date of June 7 for the 1983 Canadian animated feature ROCK & RULE. The film is a rock opera about a punk singer n... Train, Dashboard Rock For 'Spider-Man 2' (Mon 05-10-2004)
Train and Dashboard Confessional have penned new tracks that will serve as simultaneous singles from "Music From and Inspired by Spider-Man 2," Billboard.com has learned. Videos are also expected to be shot in support of Train's "Ordinary" and Dashboard's...The Rock waits for 'Shazam!' (Mon 11-26-2007)
While promoting 'Southland Tales', Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talked once again about his desire to play Black Adam in the 'Shazam!' movie. However, like so many recent projects, Johnson's super villain plans will have to wait until the wri...Guy Ritchie to helm 'Sgt. Rock'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-12-2008)
The Rock talks Black Adam and 'Shazam' (Wed 07-30-2008)
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson told MTV News at Comic-Con that he's still keen to play Black Adam in the upcoming film 'Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam'J-Rock sensation the pillows to appear at Anime Boston (Fri 02-15-2008)
International stars set to arrive at the Northeast's largest anime convention Boston, MA -- Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest Japanese animation convention and among the top ten largest conventions in North America, announced that international stars ...pillows: PENALTY LIFE
by Lauren Goodnight (Tue 12-28-2004)
What They SayThe pillows\' have done hard time with their recent album, \"PENALTY LIFE,\" and it\'s finally breaking out to the U.S.! Known for their definitive, hard J-rocking, frenetic punk style music to the smash anime hit, \'Fooly Cooly,\' the trio o... Six Bands to Play at Concert Presented by Karaterice & NY Anime Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)
New York, NY, August 4, 2008: Karaterice and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced the Far East To East Showcase (FETES), a night of innovative music that brings together six of the best musical artists from both the Far East an... The Rock To Play He-Man? (Mon 04-18-2005)
A scooper sends in a bit of information regarding who John Woo wants to play He-Man for Fox 2000 's film version of Masters of the Universe.30 Rock Rocks!
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 01-27-2008)
I’ve been picking up some non-genre TV series box sets and vegging out on them during the writer’s strike doldrums. The first one I have to talk about is 30 Rock season one. I am not a sitcom fan so I didn’t give this series mu... Spidey and the Cat rock TRL Film Fest! (Wed 06-23-2004)
TRL's Times Square Film Festival gives you an all access pass to the summer's hottest flicks with the screen's biggest stars. . Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst drop by to unravel the mysteries of 'Spider-Man 2' and Halle Berry reveals why she was the purr...SUPERNATURAL: Bad Day at Black Rock
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 10-20-2007)
I like the funny fueled episodes of Supernatural. Honestly I prefer the darker ones but there’s no reason why we can’t take a break from the drama for a little humor. The only issue I might have is that some residual characters built... Broken Flowers, Rock & Roll
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-19-2005)
... You" and the rocking "Not If You Were the Last Dandy on Earth," performed by Brian Jonestown Massacre. -via fanscape.com Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)
2006 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECAP
By far the best soundtrack release of 2007 was certainly the majestic, 3-CD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Complete Recording – but that’s a revived archival score, and we&... DiCaprio Will Rock Vonnegut's CRADLE
by News Editor (Wed 07-06-2005)
Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way will develop and produce a feature film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's CAT'S CRADLE. James V. Hart and Jake Hart, his son, will adapt.The story is an apocalyptic tale about the planet's ultimate fate and a race to recover th... SCHOOL OF ROCK director gets good news about BAD NEWS BEARS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-09-2004)
SCHOOL OF ROCK helmer Richard Linklater has signed to direct the remake of THE BAD NEWS BEARS for Paramount Pictures. The studio has now scheduled to start filming the picture in late November for a mid-2005 release date.Billy Bob Thornton will play the p... FARSCAPE's Aeryn Sun: Claudia Black
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 09-05-2000)
...e went to the rock-climbing wall the day before, and I’m glad that we did that. It was a one-hour crash course. That was all we had. `The rock climbing was a challenge, but I really enjoyed it,` she continues. `It was one of the best days that I hav... GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS IV
by Randall Larson (Sat 09-16-2000)
...gulfed in the rock and roll of the ’60s, I felt the chasm between rock music and orchestral film music was one that shouldn’t be so simply breached. Well, attitudes change. His 3rd volume had plenty to interest my musical palette, and now, with the 4t... The Rock Enters WITCH MOUNTAIN Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-29-2007)
...yne "The Rock" Johnson is reuniting with director Fickman on this project after recently finishing his directed Disney comedy, THE GAME.
WITCH MOUNTAIN will begin production in March is set for a 2009 release.
Big thanks to Mani... The Matrix's Final Conflict
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-06-2003)
...self from the rock and roll idiom to create more of an electronic synthesis that really isn't rock and roll any more. John Murphy's [IMG7R]music for 28 DAYS LATER (soundtrack on XL Records, XLCD 168) Danny Boyle's effective reimagining of NIGHT OF THE ... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II on Compact Disc
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-10-2000)
Forget the rock and roll soundtrack that hit the Top 40 bins before the film opened. Hold out for the score CD, which Hollywood Records unrolls on June 30th. It’s an action score with a surprising richness of musical depth and variety. It has the signa... Rock On
by Daniel Schweiger (Mon 04-08-2002)
John Debney might not be a barbarian, but he certainly has the stamina of one when it comes to scoring films. With over 60 pictures to his credit (including nine from last year), Debney is the first composer Hollywood turns to for "popcorn" pictures. Some... Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-24-2008)
The action continues to be intense as Roanapur is the central stage for much of the fighting, at least until the gang heads to Japan.What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate! What\'s better than earning money? ... Paper Cuts Rock
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 04-07-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, which Mania serves it up lovingly to you every week. I, your host, Captain Gordon welcome you back to the article a little sad this week. It seems that games were scaled back this week, meaning that there we... Knoxville's WALKING TALL beside The Rock
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-04-2003)
JACKASS leader Johnny Knoxville will make $5 million dollars by playing one of The Rock's pals in the remake of WALKING TALL. The actor will play one of the small town's citizens, a good-natured but unimportant guy who gets deputized by the sheriff (play... Prog Rock News: New Element from Tony Spada
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-24-2005)
Surveillance Records has just released "The Human Element" by Holding Pattern guitarist/composer Tony Spada. This is the long awaited follow up to his critically acclaimed "Balance of Power" album on Art Sublime. The Human Element covers the spectrum of p... Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Terence Stamp join "Get Smart"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-17-2007)
According to Variety, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Terence Stamp have signed on to join the upcoming film, Get Smart. They will join Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in the cast.Hathaway will play the role originated on the small screen by ... TOP 10: The Rock is above the TUSCAN SUN
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-29-2003)
The Rock's new film THE RUNDOWN was enough to knock last week's champ, UNDERWORLD, from top spot at this past weekend's box office. Universal's RUNDOWN performed admirably with $18.5 million dollars over the pic's first three days. It's not as large as UN... Top 10: Mr. Black unseats Mr. Rock
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-05-2003)
Jack Black's SCHOOL OF ROCK eclipsed The Rock's RUNDOWN to become the new number one movie at the box office. According to studio estimates, the Paramount movie grossed $20.2 million dollars on its opening weekend, nearly $2 M better than THE RUNDOWN's de... JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on Compact Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)
...oach with the rock instrumentation integrated into the music almost like part of the orchestra.The songs are longer, often pulsing with the orchestra stabbing out chords like a rhythm guitarist, or sometimes ebbing into slow melancholy. Lyrically, they... STAR TREK: VOYAGER--'Tsunkatse'
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 02-07-2000)
...known as `The Rock` will appear as an alien competitor in the sport, called tsunkatse. The show, set to air February 9th, was originally entitled `Arena,` until someone remembered that there was an episode of the original STAR TREK series with that tit... Pink iPod Of Doom: Pillows, Utena, Ghost in the Shell & .hack//GAME
by Lauren Goodnight (Sat 05-28-2005)
The Pink iPod of DOOM has not been appeased. APPEASE THE POD! Come to And now, for your reviews.
The Pillows: Penalty Life
Geneon Entertainment
God, I wish I liked this album. I wish there had been even a shred of originality, some moment of shining ... A Fistful of Elfman with MIB II and Spidey's Score CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 07-17-2002)
...dekick to The Rock on the big screen. The film's scope gave Debney a chance to really flex his musical muscles into Goldsmith/Silvestri/Poledouris territory, and Debney clearly enjoyed the challenge. The pumped-up action music is nicely orchestrated an... Bridge to Terabithia & Other Song & Score Soundtracks
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
From the sublime to the rotund, we look at a quartet of song and score soundtracks for recent films – from Disney’s wondrously magical Bridge to Terabithia to the comic antics of Eddie Murphy in Nor... Black Lagoon Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-19-2008)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate!
The Black Lagoon Company gets into a brutal head to head battle with a bunch of neo-nazi freaks after the same sunken booty. Revy and Dutch blaze a trail full of blood... Naruto Box Set 04 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 10-04-2007)
What They SayAfter barely making it out of the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura proceed to the next stage of the Chunin Exam: a one-on-one sudden death elimination battle! Pitted against each other in individual combat, an assortment of young, b... Black Lagoon Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-05-2007)
What They SayFilled with scenes of heroic bloodshed, Black Lagoon is Action Incarnate!
The Black Lagoon Company gets into a brutal head to head battle with a bunch of neo-nazi freaks after the same sunken booty. Revy and Dutch blaze a trail full of blood... X (Japan): Best CD
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 06-25-2004)
What They SayX (JAPAN) is one of Japan\'s best known and most popular groups ever formed. They were pioneers of the \"Visual Kei\" or Visual-Type movement in Japan which involves heavy make-up and amazing on-stage dress, they have sold over 5 million reco... The Best of 2003 - Part 1
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-01-2004)
Part 1: The New ScoresOnce again, we begin our annual two-part overview of the last year's science fiction, fantasy, and horror soundtracks with my choices for the year's best new soundtracks newly composed for films released in 2003. These are my Top 15... Spy Hunter
by Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Universal Studios.Production Company:Daybreak Productions/Prime Universe Productions.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Alec Sects).Who's Making It:John Woo (Director); M... Erik Norlander, Lana Lane Channel Now on YouTube.com
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-19-2007)
Videos featuring Think Tank Media symphonic/prog rock couple Erik Norlander and Lana Lane are now featured on the infamous video site YouTube.com at http://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkTankMediaMusic.
The popular musicians have compiled full-lengt... Viz Pictures Releases Gackt: The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 in Two DVD Editions (Mon 10-08-2007)
Red And Blue DVD Editions Offer Comprehensive Music Video Retrospective With Multi-talented J-Pop Star Popular With Anime Fans San Francisco, CA, October 8, 2007 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action...Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 07-11-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Harold SakuishiTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayFourteen-year-old Yukio Tanaka is one heck of a boring guy. He has no hobbies, a weak taste in music, and only a small vestige of a personality. His shy and some... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)
...ly
The Rock leads the cast of THE SCORPION KING.
© 2002 Universal
didn't know what to expect," Debney says. "They told me it wasn't THE MUMMY there are no monsters, per se! But I guessed it was going to be in the CONAN realm, and th... The 5,6,7,8's - TEENAGE MOJO WORKOUT and other albums
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 03-29-2004)
The darlings of KILL BILL’s climactic House of Blue Leaves swordfight sequence, The 5,6,7,8’s are represented by a handful of notable Japanese imports which you can find through Amazon if you have a little patience. The female trio, who play a species of ... THE ONE and Only James Wong Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 11-02-2001)
...ovie with The Rock,'" recalls Wong. "And we said, 'What!?' But he sent us over a tape that [The Rock] did for Saturday NIGHT LIVE, and he was really charming and funny. So we thought, 'Well, he's on TV every week wrestling. What would be interesting fo... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
...them upon the rocks.Finally, Mark Farrington is opening up a whole can of worms with his response, but it's one that I eventually want to follow up on with you folks. Let's wait a few weeks for the dust to settle first, though! "A title that I strongly... ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK on CD
by Randall Larson (Sat 07-29-2000)
... films as THE ROCK, CON AIR, ARMAGEDDON, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2. .The CD’s bonus tracks include not only those left off the previous soundtrack release, but cues which were scored for sequences deleted from the release print. One of these, `The Bank R... El Dia de los Muertos (or: Halloween Extended)
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
...you there.The Rock Bottom Remainders, the rock group that counts as its band members Stephen King, Dave Barry, Amy Tan and many other noted authors, is going on tour again. The tour begins on Nov. 14 in Colorado and ends in Washington, DC on Nov. 17. K... SUSPIRIA (1977)
by Norman England (Sun 06-11-2000)
American dancer Suzy Bannon travels to Germany where she has enrolled for study at a famous dance institute. Little by little, as fellow students disappear and tensions begin running high, she comes to learn that the school is under the control of a coven... STRANGE FREQUENCY Series Launch Date
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-13-2001)
VH1 has set a date for their now regular music related horror anthology TV program. STRANGE FREQUENCY, with Roger Daltrey hosting. The series will premiere on the cable network on Saturday, August 18, At 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The premiere episode will also ... Godzilla Debuts at Tokyo International Film Festival
by Norman England (Thu 11-11-1999)
...alvage of the rock goes awry when it takes off under its own power and flies away. In the meantime, Godzilla has been attracted to a nuclear power plant and is engaged by the Japanese Self-Defense Force. Key to stopping Godzilla is the deployment of a ... VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF LIVE-ACTION FILM NANA (Tue 04-08-2008)
Manga-Inspired Film Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Two Modern Women Searching For Love, Careers and A Sense of Purpose San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, ...Dead Again
by Eric Moro (Tue 08-14-2001)
What do you get when you cross THE SIXTH SENSE with JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS? Why, you get DEAD LAST, of course the latest summer replacement series from the youth oriented WB. Shooting for that strange X-FILES meets THE MONKEES premise, DEAD LAST tells t... THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF ALICE COOPER: CD Box Set
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 10-28-1999)
As we roll toward the millennium, our sensibilities have become so jaded that attempts to shock are no longer easily effective. In fact, they have developed a de rigueur air that is exactly the opposite of shocking: a true shock should be unexpected, but ... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)
...we create the rock-climbing scene, because it introduces him as a new character. So here we are telling the audience that this young guy enjoys nature, has a passion about life; he has dreams, charm, like a young man of the world. We really did it on... THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Arrives on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 05-08-2002)
...ned it in THE ROCK, anyway – and his first DIE HARD score is the best. Far too long unreleased, this splendid new CD (available only through the club at www.varesesarabande.com) finally gives the score its deserved debut, re-sequenced to roughly its pr... Joel Orff's STRUM AND DRANG sets date
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-31-2002)
Florida-based Alternative Comics has announced the February 2003 release date of Joel Orff's STRUM AND DRANG: GREAT MOMENTS IN ROCK 'N' ROLL comic book. STRUM AND DRANG collects personal stories that Orff has been collecting, illustrating, and self-publis... Fear No Laughter
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-05-2003)
This Week’s RecommendationsPercepto Records has released the soundtrack to one of the 1980s best independent film scores. Frank LaLoggia wrote, produced, directed, and scored 1981’s FEAR NO EVIL, a terse amalgamation of occult horror, reincarnated archang... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
...es David "The Rock" Nelson's backyard hoot MUMMY A.D. and complete surviving footage of Ed Wood's unfinished BEACH BLANKET BLOODBATH!(O) KITTEN WITH A WHIP (Video Beat DVD-R) Ann-Margaret is a wild and sexy teenager who kidnaps politician John For... Diamond Dead
by Coming Attractions (Tue 11-25-2003)
...t classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, is working with Romero on the film. The lyrics for the picture's songs were written by Brian Cooper, the same fellow who wrote the initial draft of DIAMOND DEAD before Romero gave it a polish.Romero explained th... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-06-2002)
...h a star, The Rock, who's extremely popular but in a different arena (no pun intended!). I wanted to give it a gloss and an emotional depth so it was more than just a swords-and-sweaty-guys action movie!"Debney recorded the score at Todd A-O Studios, w... JapanFiles.com releases new tokyo pinsalocks album "Planet Rita" one week early! (Thu 03-20-2008)
March 20, 2008 - tokyo pinsalocks new CD "Planet Rita" will be released next week in Japan on March 26, 2008, but JapanFiles.com has the new 7-track EP already available for fans as of today! In cooperation with the band's management, the CD is being rele...QUEEN OF THE DAMNED
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-22-2002)
QUEEN OF THE DAMNED for a long while is a love it or hate it proposition. Viewers who object to the mushing together of the intricate plotlines of not one but two enormous volumes by Anne Rice, both the title tome and its predecessor, THE VAMPIRE LESTAT, ... JOHNNY FIRECLOUD / BUMMER!
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 03-13-2002)
...d look at the rock and roll world with special emphasis placed on the groupies. Barbara (the uber sexy Connie Strickland), Janyce (Carol Speed) and Dolly (Diane Lee Hart) are just three girls looking to score with the hottest sound on the L.A. scene, T... THE SCORPION KING
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-19-2002)
...Mathayus (The Rock) is the last remaining Akadian, a famed race of assassins. When Mathayus' brother is killed, the warrior vows vengeance on King Memnon (Steven Brand), a tyrant who means to take over the known world. Mathayus means to take out Memnon... Gabba Gabba Hey It's the Ramones
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 10-03-2001)
...leased on the ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL soundtrack, plus producer Ed Stasium's versions of "I Want You Around" and "Rock 'N' Roll High School." There's also a great unissued demo for "I Walk Out" and the previously released "Yea, Yea" demo.So many Ramo... Tenchi Muyo Ultimate Edition
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 05-17-2002)
...n a rock. The rock suddenly splits in two, and a wall opens up. Tenchi enters the secret passage and slips on water, sliding down to another floor. He finds the corpse of the legendary demon. He decides to leave, and then the body awakens, grabbing his... Steve Vai To Release Double-Album Concert on CD and DVD
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-17-2007)
...laimed in the rock world and beyond. Starting with his groundbreaking Passion and Warfare album in 1990, and throughout the years since, Vai has consistently used music as a microscope peering into the human spirit, with equal attention paid to both th... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Bubblegum Crisis 2040
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayBubblegum Crisis 2040 provides an updated look at the Knight Sabers in every way ? from fashion to character development and animation to ? of course ? music.
From one of the most popular anime franchises ever, comes the electronic sound of ... Macross Plus II Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayAdditional music from the Macross Plus series by Yoko KannoThe Review!4 out of 5
This CD is set up with a very interesting cover insert. The insert features on each page, very detailed art from the series along with credits for the show as ... Unicorn Digital releases Russian prog artist, The Gourishankar
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-26-2007)
Canadian progressive rock label Unicorn Digital has released the new album, 2nd Hands, from Russian prog artist The Gourishankar. Their new album 2nd Hands was released on March 15th. The Gourishankar was formed in 2002 in the small provin... "Last Quarter"
by Janet Houck (Fri 03-16-2007)
Mizuki’s life sucks. First, her mother commits suicide when she is just a child, when her mother finds out that her father is cheating on her. Then she has a boyfriend who regularly cheats on her, then begs for forgiveness and a second chance. Th... Musical Intrigue for A Scanner Darkly
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-29-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONLakeshore Records has released Graham Reynolds' eerie score for A SCANNER DARKLY, Richard Linklater's "visually innovative" adaptation of the classic Philip K. Dick novel. Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, and musician based in... 18 Inch Deluxe Freddie Mercury Action Figure
by John Denning (Tue 08-08-2006)
NECA has been doing 18" toys for some time, bringing you classic movie figures from fantasy, horror, and science-fiction movies. Now, NECA extends its reach into rock and roll legend with this Freddie Mercury 18-inch. And why not? As the singer for such m... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
...o;T KNOCK THE ROCK / ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK (Sony) It’s the mid-1950s, the new sound of rock & roll is sweeping the country, and this double feature takes you there. (O) DON’T KNOCK THE TWIST / TWIST AROUND THE CLOCK... Joe Satriani to Team Up with John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert for 2007 G3 Tour
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-31-2007)
The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The 2007 tour mar... L/R Original Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)
What They SayThe world of high-tech gadgetry, stylish secret agents, shadowy espionage, rock music, soul, and even the blues all collide together in the new L/R, Licensed by Royalty Original Soundtrack. Seductive, lively and even Beatles-esque in sound, t... Excel Saga Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 02-13-2004)
What They SayJust when you thought it couldn\'t get any stranger, Excel Excel and her associates encounter the most horrifying of all plot devices... a sub-plot! You won\'t believe who\'s been plotting against whom as the writers double cross the author, ...