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Holiday Shopping Guide
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-17-2007)
With the holidays fast approaching the pressure’s on to get those gifts. If you’re like me chances are you’ve procrastinated your way yet again into another last-ditch holiday shopping debacle. But before you brave the hectic traffic and... Sotheby's Unveils Rowling's BEEDLE Novel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Sotheby's auctioneers displayed a rare copy of J.K. Rowling's book The Tales of Beedle the Bard on Tuesday, ahead of a charity auction on December 13 when the work is expected top fetch up to $100,000. The volume, bound in brown leather and decorated with... Tales Trilogy
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayTales of Titillation
Let U-Jin�s brand of erotic humor entice you into the world of adult fantasy animation, and tickle your funny bone, among other places, in the process. Being the most famous of the erotic manga artists in Japan, this s... 
"Savage Tales #2" Comes in May
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-12-2007)
According to a Dynamite press release, the second issue of the all new Savage Tales will be available this may with three different covers.The press release:DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT released images and information announcing the second issue of the all-new ... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Comic-Con Pitch: WESTERN TALES OF TERROR
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-15-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
first in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
Today's w... Winner: 'Southland Tales' Soundtrack + Shirt
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-07-2007)
Updated December 7th
Congratulations to sb02127
If it's the apocalypse, you're a winner! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address... Winner: 'Southland Tales' Shirt
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-26-2007)
Updated November 26th
Congratulations to andrewj!
We've got your apocalypse right here!
For those that didn't win, we've got more Southland stuff coming up this week! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure th... Video: 'Southland Tales' comes home to DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-14-2008)
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seann William Scott, Mandy Moore and Justin Timberlake star in Richard Kelly’s futuristic thriller 'Southland Tales', on DVD March 18th!
Watch clips from 'Southland Tales':
... Tales of Phantasia
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-19-2007)
What They SayIn the land of Midgard a bloodthirsty conqueror breaks the seal holding Dhaos, the Demon King. Dhaos\'s goal is to eradicate all mankind. A few survivors of this destructive event have banded together in an effort to fight against the impendi... Comics and Film documentary: Tales of the Crypt
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 12-26-2004)
The DVD "Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television" profiles the story behind the famous and controversial EC horror comic books of the 1950's, and the pop culture they inspired. The main feature - a one-hour documentary produced for American ... Angel Tales Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-09-2004)
What They SayOnce upon a time, there was one very unlucky young man. No job, no girlfriend, no sense of direction. But no matter how unlucky he might be, he never lost his love for animals. There\'s a special place in his heart for each and every single p... 'Southland Tales' on DVD this March
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-16-2008)
From a press release
Culver City, CA – From acclaimed writer/director Richard Kelly, the visionary creator behind the modern classic Donnie Darko, comes another exercise in mind-bending cool with 'Southland Tales', available on DVD March 18, 2008 f... Third Tales from the Crypt movie released overseas?
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 04-03-2004)
Sharp-eyed reader InsanisLupus alerts us to this IMDB entry which reveals that the third "Tales from the Crypt" movie has been released overseas with and without the Crypt heading. Known alternately as "Ritual," "Revelation," "Tales from the Crypt: Revela... TALES FROM THE CRYPT Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-10-2007)
The story of EC Comics really is one of the most intriguing in the lore of comic history. EC's founder, Max Gaines is really the father of the modern comic, having been the first one to devise the idea of printing newspaper comic strip re-prints into a ma... "The Orphan’s Tales: In The Night Garden"
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 11-08-2006)
Following 2004’s Labyrinth and 2005’s Yume No HON: The Book of Dreams, Catherynne Valente returns to a mythical universe with the first opener of the new series: The Orphan’s Tales.
Valente weaves a story about a young Prince ... The "Orphan's Tales" Book Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-30-2006)
Our recent contest, a giveaway of The Orphan's Tales: In the Night Garden, is now over.
The winners are:
CharlesDanielEmilyRebeccaWehrwolf
The book's synopsis: Secreted away in a garden, a lonely girl spins stories to warm a curious princ... Angel Tales Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-29-2004)
What They SayOnce upon a time, there was one very unlucky young man. No job, no girlfriend, no sense of direction. But no matter how unlucky he might be, he never lost his love for animals. There\'s a special place in his heart for each and every single p... Angel Tales Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-10-2004)
What They SayThe guardian angels are ready to serve him with everything they\'ve got, but living with 12 girls can be pretty tough! Surprises, surprises! The Saint Beasts\' confrontation with Goro reveals a shocking truth about his previous life. After th... GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING
by Jason Henderson (Wed 07-19-2000)
What a dark, unpleasant little world is the landscape of Grendel Tales: Homecoming! What visions of mirthlessness greet those who pass this way? A post-apocalyptic character study of sorts with a worldview that makes Aliens vs. Predator look optimistic, H... SCARY TALES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 02-22-2002)
Mezco Toyz have produced some lightweight toys geared towards the collector but suitable for the kids (Popeye, Silent Screamers), but theyve also made their mark with more adult fare such as their Living Dead Dolls and Reservoir Dogs action figur... DIABLO: TALES OF SANCTUARY
by Mike Whybark (Sun 10-28-2001)
This member of Dark Horse's Blizzard Entertainment software tie-in line presents three tales of dark fantasy set in the world of the game DIABLO. Ably illustrated by Francisco Ruiz Velasco, these brief stories use character types present in the game to la... Winner: 'Southland Tales' Shirt
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-29-2007)
Updated November 29th
Congratulations to rnewbz!
This pretty cool shirt is yours!
And for those that didn't win, remember we're giving away a 'Southland Tales' shirt + CD Soundtrack right now, and we've got two more Southland prize packs coming u... Tales from the Crypt - HBO Announces A Scary 1st Season Release
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-08-2005)
This morning HBO Home Video, through distributor Warner, has offiically announced Tales from the Crypt - The Complete 1st Season for a July 12 street date. The show will be seen on DVD in the original 1.33:1 full screen video format, and with English Dol... Oni's COPYBOOK TALES
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)
Oni Press announced the March release of COPYBOOK TALES, a new trade paperback collecting the comic series from creators J. Torres and Tim Levins. Originally appearing as a six-issue mini-series from Slave Labor Graphics, this complete volume includes all... Revised 'Southland Tales' features over 100 new shots
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-07-2007)
SCI FI Wire spoke with 'Southland Tales' director Richard Kelly who talked about the reworking of his movie after a weak critical reception. That work involved adding over 100 visual-effects shots as well as new scenes to clarify the story.
"The w... 'Southland Tales' trailer online
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-21-2007)
The trailer for the new film by 'Donny Darko' director Richard Kelly is now online and 'Southland Tales' looks like a hoot.
As part of the ever-growing comic-to-film movement, Kelly developed comic book prequels to the film. DVD Review: Samurai Horror Tales (Wed 07-11-2007)
Catching up on one of last weeks releases, we\'ve got a look at the 07/03/2007 title Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Yotsuya Ghost Story from Geneon Entertainment."Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales" coming April 3rd
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-21-2007)
Square Enix has announced that the upcoming Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, will release in the USA on April 3rd. The game will be available only for the DS.The game is a collection of minigames, card battles, and some role ... DVD Review: Angel Tales (Fri 12-10-2004)
Due out on 12/14/2004, we\'ve got a slightly early look at the final volume of the first series that pushes the harem boundaries further than they should go with Bandai Entertainments release of Angel Tales Vol. #4 (of 4).Newly Reviewed: Angel Tales Vol. #3 (Mon 10-25-2004)
Due out tomorrow from Bandai Entertainment is Angel Tales Vol. #3, one of a number of series out now with a large number of characters in a harem style series.Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-29-2007)
What They SayDeath has nine lives...
In the Edo era of Japan, as cultural arts, modern science, and technology flourished, so too did the practice of mystical arts, as humanity faced the perils of the supernatural!
In a village, at an old samurai reside... 'Tales from the Crypt' coming to DVD?
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-07-2004)
The Rue Morgue Magazine's first annual Festival of Fear, saw actor John Kassir, the voice behind 'Tales From The Crypt''s Cryptkeeper, holding forth with convention goesr. Kassir talked about recording segments for the third 'Crypt' movie and also says th... DVD Art for "Tales From The Crypt"
by Jim Harvey (Tue 05-17-2005)
The back cover art for "Tales from the Crypt: Season One" are now online. The extras will emphasis the show's comic book history. 'Tales of the Black Freighter' confirmed on 'Watchmen' DVD (Wed 10-31-2007)
A friend at Warner Bros revealed to Moviehole that 'Watchmen' fans are in for a surprise when the film comes to DVD: The studio is so pleased with what they've seen of the movie that they've coughed up some more money for the director to shoot the special...Newly Reviewed: Angel Tales (Sun 08-22-2004)
Released back on 08/10/2004, we\'ve taken a look at Bandai Entertainment\'s release of Angel Tales Vol. #2.Tales From the Crypt, on DVD (Wed 04-13-2005)
Fans of cult television, prepare to break out the party balloons. HBO has announced plans to release the complete first season of their celebrated horror series, Tales From the Crypt, on DVD. The box set, containing six episodes across two discs, will hit...Tales from the Crypt - Possible list of extras for 1st Season
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-11-2005)
Industry sources have provided a tentative list of extras for Tales from the Crypt - The Complete 1st Season, which was announced last week for a July 12th release date. The info does not come to us directly from the studio, so please chuck this in the "R... Angel Tales Getting Closer (Sun 03-07-2004)
Forum member Shiroi Hane noted that in the print edition of Diamond Previews for this month that Bandai has a peek at some of their June releases that haven\'t been formally announced yet. Angel Tales, aka Tenshi no Shippo, will have its first volume arri...Newly Reviewed: Angel Tales Limited Edition (Wed 06-09-2004)
In addition to the disc-only release that came out this week, the Angel Tales Vol. #1 limited edition release also came out, so we\'ve updated the packaging aspect of that review to cover the box and dolls.Tales of Phantasia OVA\'s Licensed (Wed 05-11-2005)
According to an update at Galaxy Anime courtesy of AnimeNation, Geneon has acquired the license for the Tales of Phantasia OVA series."Essex County Volume 1: Tales From The Farm"
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 04-27-2007)
Tales from the Farm, the first volume of Jeff Lemire’s trilogy of stories set in Essex County, Ontario tells the story of Lester – an orphaned boy living with his Uncle Ken on a farm. Lester’s mother died of cancer and his fathe... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #2
by Tony Whitt (Fri 02-15-2002)
I certainly don't need to tell you how incredible Alan Moore's work is-it's hardly a surprise to hear that he's one of the most talented and innovative writers around, et cetera, et cetera. It's more of a surprise when his work doesn't live up to that tal... TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
When those with the potential to become Watchers are very young, they're brought before an ancient captive vampire to learn something about the creatures they'll be sworn to destroy. Just as they themselves and the Slayers they will one day train, each va... Twisted Tales of Tokyo
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-22-2003)
What They SayFirst, Wicked Trio, a 3-part erotic omnibus, takes a peek at an illicit affair, a fantasy world of very wild creatures, and a hedonistic S&M love triangle! Contains The Affair, Lust in Space, and S’extra Credit.
Then, The Naughty Profe... Tales of Seduction by U-Jin
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-28-2004)
What They SayFrom the creator of Vixens. In a city ruled by corruption, the world\'s most powerful men can have anything they want. All the rules are broken in this triad of tantalizing tales! The Review!Originally released as U-Jin brand back in the 90&#... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark Tower
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-14-2007)
What They SayIn the era of medieval Japan, cultural arts flourished, territorial wars were waged, and man and demon co-existed! While attempting to retrieve a lost falcon for his feudal lord, bird handler Zushonosuke encounters and becomes irresistably dr... Angel Tales Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-25-2004)
What They SayGoro finds a perfect part-time job that pays like a full-time job, but how perfect can it be? While Mika tries to have Goro all to herself with her usual sexy tactics, Ran is torn between her feelings for Goro and her duty as a guardian angel... Advance Review: Angel Tales (Sat 05-29-2004)
Due out on 06/08/2004, Bandai\'s set to launch their latest cute girls series with Angel Tales Vol. #1.TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #1
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-30-2001)
Last time I reviewed an anthology from America's Best Comics, I wondered whether the company's moniker really applied and where the Alan Moore magic had gone. Looks like I was looking at the wrong anthology. In a tribute to the old SUPERMAN FAMILY titleor... TALES OF THE LOVECRAFT MYTHOS
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 11-07-2002)
New on shelves is a trade paperback reprint edition of editor Robert M Price's horror anthology TALES OF THE LOVECRAFT MYTHOS. Price, one of the most recognized scholars of pulp era horror master HP Lovecraft, has crafted an anthology of shorts written no... Angel Tales Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-22-2004)
What They SayJust when Goro thought it was all just a dream, the Angels return with even more surprises! The guardian angels are ready to serve him with everything they\'ve got, but living with 12 girls can be pretty tough! Goro now has to work harder tha... VITTORIO THE VAMPIRE: NEW TALES OF THE VAMPIRES
by J.A. Hitchcock (Mon 06-18-2001)
I could almost hear the main character, Vittorio, speaking with an Italian accent as I read this wonderful book. A slight departure from Rice's other vampire books, VITTORIO THE VAMPIRE: NEWS TALES OF THE VAMPIRE, tells the sad, haunting tale of a young m... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... THE EC ARCHIVES: TALES FROM THE CRYPT VOL. 3
by Tim Janson (Wed 09-17-2008)
Volume three of Gemstone’s outstanding EC Archives, Tales from the Crypt collects issues 13 – 18 of the original comic book series, first published in 1952 – 1953 by EC Comics. Amazingly more that fifty years after its demise, EC Co... Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...BIG OVER EASY Puts Spin on Fairy Tales
by News Editor (Wed 08-03-2005)
Author Jasper Fforde recently had his new novel THE BIG OVER EASY published. It's a more adult take on certain famous fairy tales and nursery rhymes.In the story, Humpty Dumpty is now a womanizer, who is often drunk, and is given to shady business dealing... Di Gi Charat Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Multiple ArtistsTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayFinal Fantasy
Join little Digiko and the Di Gi Charat Fantasy Characters as they frolic in their own skewed version of midsummer night's fantasy.
Having previo... Winner: Tales from the Crypt Seaon 6 on DVD #2
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-03-2007)
Updated August 3
Congratulations to Anastasia
You are the winner of the Crypt DVD!
This is not an interruption of Hellboy month, but rather a guest appearance by his spooktacular comic predecessor: The Crypt Keeper!
It's that time of fear ag... "Twisted Tales" To Television (Fri 01-28-2005)
Todd McFarlane is cooking up some "Twisted Tales" for Fox. The 'Spawn' creator has partnered with AngryFilms ('LXG', 'From Hell') to develop a half-hour anthology skeinskein for the network. Fox TV Studios' alternative division. 'Twisted' takes its ti...30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-03-2004)
BLOODSUCKER TALES is the newest title in IDW's wildly successful 30 DAYS OF NIGHT series (or "series of miniseries," I suppose). The brainchild of horror maven Steve Niles, the first series was released in 2002 and it depicted the invasion of Barrow, Alas... TALES OF SUSPENSE: COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-21-2004)
The AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY defines the verb "to commemorate" as "to honor the memory of with a ceremony" or "to serve as a memorial to". Thank God we've got Marvel to remember that they released CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and IRON MAN #1 last month I'm sur... Tales of the Xombie
by Brian Thomas (Mon 12-11-2006)
I’ve never been a particular fan of Garfield the Cat, whether it be in the comics, in TV cartoons, movies or refrigerator magnets. He just never grabbed me. However, I admire the strip’s longevity and give it credit for being able to mainta... TALES FROM THE BULLY PULPIT
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-13-2004)
So, Teddy Roosevelt steals a time machine from H.G. Wells no, this isn't the beginning of a joke, so hush and he takes it forward to the year 2000 where he meets the ghost of Thomas Edison, who fixes it so it can travel in time and space. Then they trav... TALES FROM SHOCK CITY
by Tony Whitt (Fri 12-07-2001)
Last week, when reviewing Gilbert Hernandez's latest effort GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN, I bemoaned the fact that the artwork simply didn't look the same in color as it did in his customary black and white. After reading TALES FROM SHOCK CITY, I have t... 'Southland Tales' Trailer
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-22-2007)
The story that 'Donny Darko' director Richard Kelly began this summer as a graphic novel, ends this November as a motion picture. Watch the trailer...
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 01-30-2007)
Plot:
Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book starts when the Final Fantasy black magician brings a picture book onto the Chocobo farm. This book is actually home to the great devil Bebuzu, and it sucks the entire farm into its pages. Chocobo heads on an ... TALES OF TERROR
by Stuart Galbraith IV (Tue 11-21-2000)
For years Roger Cormans screen adaptations of stories by Edgar Allan Poe were available only in grainy, faded, pan-and-scan versions on television and home video. Their release on laserdisc a couple of years ago changed all that, and now the DVD format m... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES # 7
by TONY WHITT (Thu 05-22-2003)
TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES is a queer duck of a title: it's ostensibly an anthology, but one which deals with only three storylines, those being the standalone adventures of Tom Strong, Young Tom Strong, and Jonni Future. As a rule, these stories run on ... Media Blasters June 2001 Announcements (Tue 04-01-2003)
Media Blasters Announcements for 6/26/01. (With exception of Mail Order Maiden 28 (DVD) which is 4/24/01) The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles pre-booking on 05/22/01 and a street date of 06/26/01. Media Blasters is thrille...'Tales from the Crypt' Season 3 comes home in March
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-23-2005)
Yes, that die-abolical punster and bone-a-fide ghoul of your dreams the Crypt Keeper is back to host this scare-rific collection of all 14 complete and uncut episodes from Season 3 of the series that ran seven memorably spooktacular seasons.
More... Review: 'Southland Tales' #1
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-14-2006)
"Richard Kelly's follow up to "Donnie Darko" is this political thriller set a few years in the future. The film version has been a bit troubled after a perhaps rushed and certainly poorly received screening at Cannes this year, but the film is being rewor... Hellboy: Tales from the Junket Circuit - Part 1 (Thu 04-01-2004)
More talk from the filmmakers behind "Hellboy".Review: 'Southland Tales'
by El Bicho (Mon 11-19-2007)
Writer-director Richard Kelly’s follow-up to his cult classic Donnie Darko is such a massive undertaking with all the ideas he wants to deal with that it unfortunately collapses under the weight of its aspirations. It’s a noble effort, but by ... Newly Reviewed: Tales of Seduction (Wed 01-28-2004)
Sometimes nostalgia shouldn\'t be revisited, something we learned again after not seeing Tales of Seduction by U-Jin, an 01/13/2004 release from CPM, for nearly ten years.Tales from Earthsea Blocked? (Tue 10-17-2006)
Via the folks at ICv2, the New York Times is revealing in an article with Ursula K. Le Guin that due to the Sci-Fi Channel\'s 2004 series of the same name, they have the ability to block to the US release of the Goro Miyazaki movie that debuted this past ...Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Yotsuya Ghost Story
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-11-2007)
What They SayCurses never die, but people do.
In the Edo era of Japan, when cultural arts flourished and the samurai code of \"bushido\" emerged, humanity\'s fear of the supernatural was very real! Desiring to wed Lady Oiwa, an ambitious and calculating ... HEROES: Cautionary Tales
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-25-2007)
First things first, this is the best episode of the season. There’s some good action, finally some expected payoffs, and HRG is a badass again. I’ve been fairly critical of Heroes this season and I know some of you have complained, e... Tales of Phantasia (Thu 08-21-2008)
TITANS OF FINANCE: TRUE TALES OF MONEY & BUSINESS
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-24-2001)
Some may consider it in poor taste to review a comic that so completely trounces Wall Street, especially in the current trying times. But R. Walker and Josh Neufeld's TITANS OF FINANCE is one of those books that shouldn't be ignored, as it's doing somethi... TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #3
by Tony Whitt (Fri 05-17-2002)
It's almost expected that if you're a comics fan at all, you're also fond of the work of Alan Moore. It's also almost considered blasphemy to suggest that such a master can write anything that's less than brilliant. While the lead tale in this month's iss... TALES OF SYMPHONIA
by Troy Roberts (Fri 07-23-2004)
The biggest shortcoming in my opinion of the GameCube is the lack of RPGs. Sure, we had THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WIND WAKER and FINAL FANTASY: CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, but besides that, we really haven't seen too many RPGs appear on the system. Well, luckily for G... One Thousand and One Nights Vol.#04
by Julie Rosato (Mon 08-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Han SeungHee / Jeon JinSeokTranslated by:HyeYoung ImAdapted by:J. TorresWhat They SaySehara meets Sultan Shazaman and discovers that his brother\'s distrust of women not only comes from Fatima\'s betrayal but also his mother\'... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... Stardate 00007.14: The Mists of Voyager
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-14-2000)
As Star Trek: Voyager has wrapped its first episode of the season and moved on to the second, more rumors have leaked out about the plots of the early installments (Warning: Potential spoilers ahead! Skip down to avoid them!). We know from the official si... Handbooks and Sourcebooks and Novels...Oh My!
by James T. Voelpel (Sun 10-13-2002)
Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... TALES OF THE VAMPIRES's Writer Dies
by News Editor (Wed 06-22-2005)
Sam Loeb (son of Jeph Loeb) passed away on Friday, June 17th in the early morning. The seventeen year old had been battling cancer for three years. Sam had just completed the 11th grade. At 15, he became one of the youngest comic book writers, published ... McFarlane hopes Fox gets TWISTED TALES
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-28-2005)
Comic book superstar artist and toy manufacturer Todd McFarlane has a new TV project in development inspired by his line of TWISTED TALES action figures. McFarlane would host a half-hour anthology show in the same vein as THE TWILIGHT ZONE, with its stori... Angel Tales Complete Collection Box Set (Fri 04-28-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Review EquipmentTales from the Fic!!! Or If I ruled Anime 2: The Sequel
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Somewhere in this Anime world...a Rose Bride is missing. Rumour has it she took off with Utena to get married in Las Vegas last week, and hasn't been seen since. End of the World is not impressed, because they now have all these postage-ready letters writ... I.G and Kazuto Nakazawa animate Kao's New CM "Asience: Hairy Tales" (Tue 03-20-2007)
Production I.G has created the animation for Kao Corporation's new commercial film promoting Asience shampoo, entitled "Asience: Hairy Tale." The fully animated film is directed by Kazuto Nakazawa, who gained international fame by directing the animation ...SOUTHLAND TALES
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 11-17-2007)
It’s clear from Southland Tales that writer/director Richard Kelly is angry about a wide variety of things. People who agree with his take on political corruption, environmental havoc, the nature of the war in Iraq and over-aggressive law enforcemen... DVD Review: Tales of Phantasia (Fri 01-19-2007)
Catching up on another of this weeks new releases, we\'ve got a look at the 01/16/2007 title Tales of Phantasia from Geneon Entertainment. If you need a fantasy-anime fix, look no further than this title. Geneon has also posted up an audio podcast intervi...Universal to Tell TALES FROM THE WISHWORKS FACTORY
by News Editor (Sun 10-09-2005)
Universal Pictures has picked up the film rights to author Jason Lethcoe's TALES FROM THE WISHWORKS FACTORY. The fantasy centers on an orphan on Earth who wishes for unlimited wishes on his birthday, he unknowingly becomes a player in an struggle between ... CTHULHU TALES #1
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 05-12-2006)
Anthology books rarely last long, so it's probably best that Boom! just published CTHULHU TALES as a one-shot graphic novel. However, it nicely harkens back to the EC horror titles from the 1950s, though with a distinctly Lovecraftian spin. For those unaw... SOUTHALND TALES goes to Sony
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-29-2006)
Richard Kelly's SOUTHLAND TALES has been snapped up by Sony for domestic release. The film stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Seann William Scott.SOUTHLAND TALES is set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, a... Black Jack Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-07-2004)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Metropolis, Astro Boy, and Kimba!
Episode 5:
While on vactation, Black Jack comes across a young man haunted by the vision of a woman who beckons him to return to a town he\'s never visited. He also has vi... Diamond Daydreams (Kita e) Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-19-2006)
What They SayNothing sends chills down the spine like a wish finally realized. Shoko runs a local radio program where she discusses with listeners their relationships and offers guidance as to how they can keep the fires burning. Her show is successful, ... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Ghost Stories Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-15-2006)
What They SayWhen Hajime volunteers Satsuki for pet duty at school, she raises the ire of a fellow student—who, in turn, raises a certain rabid rabbit from the grave Good thing there’s a cabbie to get them the hell out of there! (Though, it... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)
What They SayCome along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their own adorable style. This new Hello Kitty collection gives fans a chance to experience the original Japanese... DEATH DRIVES A SEMI
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-10-2000)
Little old ladies and their peculiar pets. Truckers facing deathman and machine versus the supernatural. Redneck zombie killers. A man obsessed with baseball scores. A vampire wrestler. A superhero who gets cancer. These are some of the characters you`ll... Mummify This!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-01-2000)
Trials, Tribulations, Shopping...Even small presses are trying to offer something special this holiday seasonwhich, despite every idiot on the planet going to the Del Amo Mall in Torrance, CA, the day after Thanksgiving, still is not expected to live up ... GENEON ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS A SELECTION OF POPULAR TITLES FOR FANS WHEREVER AND WHENEVER (Thu 07-05-2007)
Top North American Anime Supplier Expands Distribution - Content On Television with the fuse network, ImaginAsian TV (iaTV), G4 Tech TV Canada and Over The Internet Via Akimbo, Azureus and Xbox LIVE Marketplace LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Feeding fans dem...Venus Versus Virus Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-13-2007)
What They SayWe all have our demons. Lucia has our backs! Sumire is your average everyday schoolgirl. That is, if your average everyday schoolgirl can not only sense ghosts and demons, but can also dispose of them accordingly. So, when she finally meets ... Missing White Dragon, the Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Thu 01-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Young HaTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayCome and enter the world of Asian folk tales and Asian urban tales... All with a romantic twist!The ReviewThe Review: (please note that content portions of a review... CONNED AGAIN, WATSON
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
'Crime is common; logic is rare. It is on the logic rather than the crime that you should dwell. You have degraded a course of lectures into a series of tales.' Thus spoke Sherlock Holmes, chiding his biographer Dr. Watson in one of the stories by Arthur ... Mushishi Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-12-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki UrushibaraTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SaySome live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life ... FLASH ANNUAL #1 REPLICA EDITION
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 10-06-2001)
I know I've said this a lot whenever one of these wonderful reprint issues crosses my desk, but these are some of the most carefree pleasure-filled reads in all of comicdom. Sure, it's a bit sad that the best in comics seems to reside some 30-40 years in ... Big Fish
by Coming Attractions (Wed 10-08-2003)
Genre:Comedy/Drama.Studio:Columbia Pictures/DreamWorks SKG.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor; Albert Finney; Billy Crudup; Jessica Lange; Danny DeVito; Helena Bonham Carter; Steve Buscemi; Robert Guillaume;... Epic Fantasy Fans Celebrate! This is Your Month!
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 08-14-2002)
There are a lot of great books to cover this month, so I want to get to it...but let's get business out of the way first. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the landslide of suggestions for the name of this new monthly book column. We put it to a vote ... DOCTOR WHO: GRIMM REALITY
by Tony Whitt (Fri 12-07-2001)
The Doctor, Anji, and Fitz land on a planet populated by characters straight out of fairy tales, a world where the normal rules of physics don't apply and where wishes have as much power as binding contracts. As a group of traders arrive on the planet loo... Some Brief Histories of Time: The Legion Reboots, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 11-05-2001)
This month's launch of THE LEGION, a brand new monthly series for the Legion of Super-Heroes written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, isn't the first time the teens of tomorrow have gotten a new book. Ever since the team's first appearance in ADVENTURE COM... Video Madness Returns to the Web
by John Thonen (Tue 06-19-2001)
Im baaaaack! Risen from the pixel graveyard that was once Fandom.com, here is the latest reincarnation of Vidiocy, and you are present for the grand event. Dont you feel honored? Our aim is to be the best video column on the net. We will be taking a wee... Goodies
by Robert “Bob” Trate (Tue 10-09-2007)
This week bag is chock full of goodies. Obviously ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ is must have for the bag. The other Spielberg collaboration that all true Maniacs must have is the 25th Anniversary Editionof ‘Poltergeist’.&nbs... Book Buzz: Puttin’ the Folk Back in Hellboy
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-17-2008)
Guillermo del Toro’s first Hellboy film wasn’t exactly the strongest of foundations for a blockbuster comic book franchise. Its reviews were generally positive, yet still fairly mixed. Its domestic gross of $59 million, against a budget of $66... Geneon Entertainment New Title Solicitations (Thu 12-28-2006)
A few new titles have shown up both via weekly solicitation information and through their website:Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Castle Tower Story - 90 minutes - $19.98 - 03/20/2007Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat - 90 minutes - $19.98 - 07/...The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... It's clobberin' time!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-02-2005)
It may be that some of you are reading this in Anaheim, California, where you're in the midst of enjoying Anime Expo. I'd love to be filing reports on all the exciting events transpiring there, but it seems I've just maxed out my Cinescape expense account... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #15: The Firefly's Wish
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-17-2002)
What They SayThe first volume of Tales of the Meiji, the third arc of the Rurouni Kenshin story.
After returning from Kyoto, Kenshin, Sanosuke and the others are looking for a rest from the ghosts of the Revolution. Despite Yahiko being mistaken for a f... Vampire Princess Miyu TV Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-17-2002)
What They SayRed Shoes
Miyu\'s debut stage performance leaves her feeling out of character!
Your House
The double suicide is an open and shut chase, leaving only one harmless loose end!
Swamp of Promise
Chisato finds her way into a mysterious swamp an... Rumiko Takahashi: Anthology Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-24-2004)
What They SayShelter. Employment. Companionship. Rumiko Takahashi explores the stress that can befall people when these basic necessities become endangered. From penguins to wedding chapels and to amnesiac husbands, each episode explores supposedly no... Galaxy Railways Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-12-2005)
What They SayIt is commonly believed the immense eternity of space has no rival in this dimension. Perhaps this assumption is incorrect. Even the majesty of infinite space cannot compare to the depth held within the memories of man.
Manabu Yuuki finds hi... Sentimental Journey
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-20-2004)
What They SayContains all 12 episodes!
Twelve stories of romance and unrequited love, Sentimental Journey is the story of twelve girls that have left love in their past. Based on the popular video game series Sentimental Graffiti, Sentimental Journey is... Master Keaton Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-17-2004)
What They SayFrom Europe to Japan, Keaton\'s family matters drag him in between his father and a strange woman then leads to memories of his childhood in Cornwall. To avoid those troubles, Keaton explores more dangerous paths while investigating suspicio... Saiyuki Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-16-2004)
What They SayWhen Gojyo becomes trapped in a cave with Dokugakuji, the brothers reminisce about a stepmother\'s resentment for her half-breed child. But it may very well be the burdens of youth that molded Goku, Gojyo, Sanzo, and Hakkai into the only men ... Michel Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-29-2006)
What They SayThe Tree of Life continues to grow. To really regain strength however, one of the season fairies must be recovered. Meanwhile, Salome searches for jewels, golden roses and other electrifying treasures. Kim, Michel, and Poyo will need help ... Kino's Journey Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-21-2004)
What They SayIdle traveler.
A winding road feeds turn after turn ?
Some soft curves, some harsh corners;
Sometimes leading to nowhere.
Tales differ from mouth to mouth.
Ear to ear they change yet again.
The answer to perception vs. reality
Is neith... Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-07-2005)
What They SayEveryone\'s favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their... Human Crossing Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-21-2005)
What They SayFamilies, husbands and wives, lovers and people.
Dramas that emerge from life\'s human crossroads...
Ordinary people muddle through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in different di... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-24-2004)
What They SaySection 9 has their hands full with the reappearance of the laughing man, a cyber-terrorist who hasn\'t been heard from in six years. Aramaki believes that the police\'s prime suspect is a decoy; he orders his team to look into it. Major Moto... Neo Tokyo
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-03-2004)
What They SayRintaro\'s Labyrinth Labyrinthos is an elegant fantasy exploring a little girl?s impressionable imagination. Kawajiri\'s The Running Man, as seen on MTV, is a high-octane futuristic thriller revolving around a deadly Formula-1 race. And Otomo... Gad Guard Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-27-2004)
What They SayYou know you never really know someone until you see into their past. Katana returns to his roots while Hajiki remembers his father and gathers new direction in his life. However, will Hajiki be able to handle the darker aspects of this world... Human Crossing Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-23-2005)
What They Say\"Families, husbands and wives, lovers and people.
Dramas that emerge from life\'s human crossroads...
Ordinary people muddle through life and intersect with one another in random ways. Like people walking along road crossings in differe...