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Transformers Identification and Price Guide
by Tim Janson (Thu 05-10-2007)
... The Transformers Identification and Price Guide comes from Krause Publications, a renowned leader in collectibles books.
Thankfully the author, Mark Bellomo doesn’t skip over the very rich history of the Transformers BEFORE t... 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... Hasbro Announces Transformers The Movie Guide (Fri 05-25-2007)
With breathtaking stills and in-depth character profiles, Transformers: The Movie Guide is your definitive guide to the first-ever CGI/live-action Transformers movie, releasing July 4, 2007. Get up-close and personal with all of your favorite robots in di...
New price guide for comics announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-21-2003)
Have some Golden Age back issues that you would consider parting with? Maybe you're thinking of letting your first Todd McFarlane issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN that you had professionally graded go up for auction on eBay? If so, you've got a new tool that... Iron Man, Hulk, Spidey and Transformers topline new Hasbro offerings (Thu 02-14-2008)
From a press release: Hasbro, Inc. reveals its exciting new product offerings at New York's annual American International Toy Fair with innovation in a wide range of entertainment categories. Among the traditional toy and game categories, highlights inc...I, WHO: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE DR. WHO NOVELS
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 01-11-2000)
When the long-running British science-fiction TV series `Doctor Who` was unceremoniously cancelled by the BBC in 1990, rabid fans (a.k.a. Whovians) were soon treated to all-new adventures in the form of original novels. Virgin Publishing debuted the first... Winner: 'Transformers Animated' T-Shirt
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-16-2008)
Updated January 16th
Congratulations SomeCoolName
You win the T-Shirt! 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 (otherwise we ca... Hasbro's New Transformers for 2008
by Tim Janson (Tue 03-04-2008)
2008 is shaping up to be huge for Transformers fans. With a new animated show on the Cartoon Network as well as the 25th anniversary of the line, Hasbro is introducing scores of new Transformers toys that I will be previewing for Mania’s reader... Transformers Movie Mobile Game Preview (Wed 03-28-2007)
Transformers are going mobile with the new game from Glu Mobile. Come movie time on July 4th, cell phone owners everywhere will be able to click, download and play the next generation in Transformers games. For about the cost of a basic Transformers actio...Transformers: Headmasters - Takara Collection Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-30-2005)
What They SayThis exclusive release marks the first time this legendary, much sought after but little seen 35-episode series has ever been officially released in its entirety in the West!
Features the show\'s original Japanese language version with newly... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... 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... WB Options ARSONIST'S GUIDE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
The Indie branch of Warner Bros., Warner Independent, has optioned the rights to AN ARSONIST'S GUIDE TO WRITERS' HOMES IN NEW ENGLAND, a book which was published by author Brock Clarke and Algonquin Books just last month. John Wells, Claire Polstein &... TRANSFORMERS series coming to video
by CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH (Fri 02-22-2002)
Rhino Home Video has just announced THE TRANSFOMERS season one will be hitting DVD on April 18. In addition to all 16 episodes of the season will be commercials, deleted scenes, and a script from the series.Also included will be the documentary from the 2... New TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE Figures
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-07-2006)
Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles (DST) is negotiating an agreement with the Hasbro Properties Group to create resin statues and busts featuring the iconic characters from Hasbro's Classic G1 TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO brands. The prop... TV Head Buyer’s Guide
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 11-15-2006)
Got a television fanatic in the family? Are you a TV fanatic with family begging you for ideas of what you might like for a holiday gift? Well I’m here to help with a list of some of the best buys for your holiday dollar this year.&nb... Star Wars Tech Guide, Jennifer Fallon, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-19-2006)
Happy Tuesday everybody! This week we've got new Tor releases of the Wolfblade Trilogy, the Count Saint-Germain series, and The Company novels. In addition to those hardback debuts we've got a technical guide to the science of Star Wars from the good folk... C2F@5: Gemstone Publishing Prizes!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-05-2002)
A
big, heavy box of prizes for for Comics2Film's 5th Anniversary giveaway
landed on our doorstep this week! Gemstone
Publishing sent over a crypt full of collectible guides for the comic art
and toy fans. We've got five copies of five of their fine... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 12-18-2006)
It’s that time of year again where shopping becomes warfare and finding that perfect gift is some times more stressful than actually buying it.
That’s where this Gift Guide comes in handy. It’s not the end-all, be-all of Gift ... Video: 3 Clips & Featurette from 'Transformers' (Mon 06-04-2007)
MTV presents three new clips plus a featurette video from 'Transformers': #1 - Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and Bobby Bolivia (Bernie Mac) haggle over the price of a certain yellow and black car. #2 - Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson) and Captain Lennox...Event Guide
by Matt Kamen (Sat 08-25-2007)
With the hangovers from Amecon fading, the pangs of longing kick in for the next convention where you can drain your wallet and damage your liver. With that in mind, let's take a look ahead at what the rest of the year promises in terms of cons and events... Paris Gothique: A Gothic Travel Guide to the City of Love
by Denise Dumars (Thu 11-02-2000)
If you`re too Gothic for Milan, New York, and Japan, you`ll be right at home in Paris. First of all, if you wear all black, no one will assume you`re a member of the Trenchcoat Mafia; Parisians themselves wear black a lot because it`s chic, and they also ... FARSCAPE: Season One Episode Guide
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 04-25-2000)
Episode #1 - `Premiere.` Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon. Directed by Andrew Prowse. Astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder), in his experimental craft on a trip around Earth during the present time, is drawn into a wormhole that deposits him on the othe... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-13-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Big Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 spiral-bou... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-11-2002)
Today's
Winner
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman
#1 cover by Murphy Anderson
Provided
... C2F@5: Today's Winner - The Quest For Prizes
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-13-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1
cover by Murphy Anderson
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-28-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Big Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 spiral-bound with
Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner: Return of the Winner
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 12-20-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Big Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 spiral-bound with
Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-10-2002)
Today's
Winner
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1 cover
by Murphy Anderson
Provided by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-19-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Big Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 spiral-bound with
Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-23-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Big Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 spiral-bound
with Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross
Provid... C2F@5: What Is The Mega-Library?!?!!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-04-2002)
For months we've
seen prizes come and go as part of Comics2Film's Fifth Anniversary
Celebration! Of course, the grand prize in that giveaway is set to be the
C2F Mega-Library.
We've hinted at what's in the library here and there. Now, we've
finally s... Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards.... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-14-2002)
Today's
Prize:
Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys#4
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
We weren't just
toying with you when we said we had a p... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Oliver Chin
Comics Retailer
Online Auctions - Part One
One of my few regrets as a comics publisher was not diving into the booming sector of online auctions. Eager to test the waters, I did start some marketing (... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-05-2002)
Today's
Prize:
Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys#4
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-08-2002)
Today's
Prize:
Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys#4
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
We weren't just
toying with you when we said we had... C2F@5: The Return of Today's Winner
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-22-2002)
Today's
Prize:
Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys#4
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-01-2002)
Today's
Prize:
Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys#4
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
We weren't just
toying with you when we said we had... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-16-2002)
Today's Prize:
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1 cover
by Murphy Anderson
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
We've... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-20-2002)
Today's
Winner
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1
cover by Murphy Anderson
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-25-2002)
Today's
Winner
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 hardcover with Superman #1 cover
by Murphy Anderson
Provided by:
Gemstone Publishing
... The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... Comic Store Revue
by Matt Kamen (Mon 11-20-2006)
'm going to do a little something different this week since, well, it's been a quiet week as far as all things genre-y go here in the UK. I spend a lot of time darting between Birmingham and London and have familiarised myself with a most of the comic ... Paperback Review: Movie London
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 05-24-2008)
From Fodor’s to Frommer’s and everything in between, the travel buff doesn’t lack for informative journey guides no matter their destination. Yet the traveling movie fanatic requires a unique synthesis in a companion book, a synthesis th... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
With only a week until Christmas I was literally like a kid in a toy store as I perused this book. TwoMorrows Publishing has long been one of my favorite publishers. Their books and magazines on comics are the best in the business. Yet here... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-20-2002)
Today's Prize:
The Comic Art Price Guide
Provided
by:
... C2F@5: Today's Winner Strikes Back!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-29-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Comic Art Price Guide
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
While everyone
else has is starting their holiday shopping, here... Which ZONE is Which?
by Don E. Peterson (Mon 11-14-2005)
To date, there have been three versions of The Twilight Zone on television, and all of them (except for Season 5 of the original series, which is due out in December) are currently available on DVD. All have similar packaging and few notations about what... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-03-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Comic Art Price Guide
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-09-2002)
Today's Prize:
The Comic Art Price Guide
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
Drawing daily
prizes is becoming an art form here and it's time to work up anot... C2F@5: Today's Winner!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-29-2002)
Today's
Prize:
The Comic Art Price Guide
Provided
by:
Gemstone Publishing
Drawing daily
prizes is becoming an art form here and it's time ... HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 04-18-2000)
It`s hard to imagine what Dark Castle productions found so intriguing about remaking William Castle`s campy mini-classic HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Castle, the P.T. Barnum of filmmaking, crafted an entertaining film the first time around, but it`s major stren... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... World of Disgaea Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 07-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehito HaradaTranslated by:Koji Tajii, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayThis beautiful full-color, hardcover illustration book features original concept art, sketches, and the lush... TSUNAMI sweeps ashore in April
by Eric Moro and Mike Whybark (Thu 01-23-2003)
On Wednesday, Marvel announced the creation of a new manga-inspired line of books titled TSUNAMI. There are six books within the line, all launching in April."Every couple of years Marvel does something like this," says Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Q... Merry Hogswatch
by Matt Kamen (Fri 12-22-2006)
With your holiday of choosing mere days away, if not already begun, I'd just like to take a brief moment to thank you all for reading and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season's Greetings all around!
Hogswatching
After 20 ... Casting a Spell Over The City of Brotherly Love
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-20-2002)
About a week or so ago, on May 10-12, Wizard World debuted its brand-new comic book convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Wizard World East was, as most comic insiders know, the work of WIZARD Magazine, one of the hobb... Tsubasa Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-11-2007)
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten... FUSE #2
by Tony Whitt (Sun 08-18-2002)
It's an "A" for enthusiasm once again as Chun Lee, Larry Guidry, and George Boone return with the second issue of their homegrown comic series, FUSE. It's a well-chosen name, as FUSE combines some great indie-style storytelling on one side with a madcap b... Charm City Charms Comic Conventioneers
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-30-2002)
I just can't believe it took so long, but at last Baltimore has its very own comic book convention...and it looks like it's here to stay. Organized by Marc Nathan, owner of a local comic book shop in Reisterstown (that won't mean anything to those of you ... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Cartoons in a theater?
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
At one time, every time you went to a movie theater you saw a cartoon short. The entire motion picture business was convinced that they had to provide a full evening (or afternoon) of entertainment for the ticket price, and that generally meant includi... Tsubasa Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Wed 09-19-2007)
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten... Tsubasa Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2007)
What They SayMysteries swirl like a sandstorm around the enigmatic ruins of Sakura\'s homeland; a site of unknown power, clearly coveted by forces both dark and light, evil and right. Syaoran and his noble friends, Kurogane and Fai, are observed from on h... UK Exclusive
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-04-2006)
Thankfully for all of us, there are actually some happenings worth talking about this week. Poking Fun at Americans Normally, I leave DVD discussions to the end of each column but this week's release of the classic anime movie 'Only Yesterday' a Studio G... PRISON BREAK: Fire/Water
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 09-26-2007)
The setup is afoot; Michael must escape from Sona with Whistler in toe to rescue LJ and Sarah. He’s good at prison breaks obviously, but only if he’s had time to prepare. He worked out every option for getting Linc out of Fox River b... Death Watch '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-11-2005)
I was originally going to sing the praises of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA this week, but that was before this Creeping Lovecraftian Death Cold set up shop in my head and turned my respiratory system into an industrial-grade snot factory. And so, as I lay here fe... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... Romance is in the Flash of the Sword II Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-30-2004)
What They SayContains DVDs 1-3 of Romance is in the Flash of the Sword 2!
Keith is an honorable thief, but also a descendant of the legendary Shadow Blade. Employed as a guide for a sultry seductress - he finds himself soon wrapped up in much more than ... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... SMALLVILLE #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-26-2003)
Not long ago, I reviewed the first SMALLVILLE one-shot and worried about the book's seeming identity crisis - was it meant to be a comic, or was it meant to be a fanzine? And is such an identity crisis worth a price hike of a whole dollar? Now that the se... KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Ridley's Cut
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)
On May 23, 2006 Fox Home Entertainment will release Sir Ridley Scott's KINGDON OF HEAVEN as an all-new four-disc collector's edition. An epic tale of brutal idealism and passionate warfare, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Director's Cut delves deeper into the personal ... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Ranma 1/2: Digital Dojo Season 1 Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2001)
What They SayIt\'s not easy being teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome, but it\'s even worse when your martial-artist father Genma takes you from home at an early age to go on a decade-long training mission. He doesn\'t speak a word of Chinese, and yet h... 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... 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 ...Book Buzz: The Top Gift Book Picks for the Holidays!
by Tim Janson (Tue 11-18-2008)
Welcome back to the Book Buzz after a two week hiatus for “re-tooling”. So what’s the deal? Well, there will be a few changes in the content of the column to hopefully make it more appealing to book fans. Rather th... Dungeons & Dragons Magic Item Compendium
by Tim Janson (Sat 07-07-2007)
Dunegons & Dragons players today just don’t know how good they have it. Back in the ancient days of the late 70’s and early 80’s, we AD&D players had the DM’s guide and that was about it. Sure, the Dragon Magazine... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... Pokemon Vol. #01 (Brazil) (Sun 09-14-2003)
What They SayThis is the Brazillian release.The Review!At last, the first Brazilian anime DVD. Or should I say the first Pokémon DVD to be released on Brazil? It\'s a fact that Pokémon, like Akira, lives on it\'s own, as stand out products that will sell ...Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)
While Rom the Spaceknight achieved more success as a comic than a toy and the Micronauts enjoyed equal popularity with their toy counterparts, neither series would reach the level of success that two toy lines adapted by Marvel, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORM... Comicscape - March 3, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-03-2004)
OPINION: A warning: this is likely to be the most random and unorganized column you've ever read here at COMICSCAPE. If you don't like it, you could always go over to the COMIC BOOK RESOURCES site and read randomly organized columns there - except the dif... Remember The Time
by Damon Brown (Thu 02-08-2007)
A short while ago I downloaded the Dracula-hunting game Super Castlevania IV on my Wii. It was one of my favorite platformers as a teenager. The first game to show the true power of the Super Nintendo, as anyone could tell because it had Super in the t... Anime Expo - NewType USA Panel Report
by Erin Kincaid (Mon 07-03-2006)
Gary Steinman (Editor-in-Chief) / Chris Johnston (Senior Editor)
The Newtype USA panel went smoothly and included some interesting discussion (at least to me). Points of interest:
Newtype USA has about 100,000 readers and is holding steady at that level.... Post-Christmas Book-Buying Tips
by Denise Dumars (Thu 01-11-2001)
Well, it`s after Xmas; no one has any cash, except for two quarters and a coupon for a fifty-cent double cappuccino at Borders. So whaddya do, besides see if your local library has been able to afford to buy any new fiction in, like, the last decade?You c... Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-10-2006)
What They SayRomance is what human encounters produce... And, sometimes, it impales one\'s heart the way a flash of a sword can...
The times are hard in these lands. Our group of blade swingers and demon catchers battle against evil, trying to stop the r... Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-10-2006)
What They SayA new job falls into the lap of Keith, the Adventurer!!!
A HOT piece of tail can be quite persuasive as Keith soon finds out. Lyons precious Lute was taken by a robber. The evil Duke is plotting to murder the royal family as he amuses himsel... Marvel Comics Prepped For April/May X-Citement!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-22-2003)
X-Men 2
is due in theaters May 2nd and Marvel is poised to capitalize on the excitement
generated by the event in a way they failed to when the first movie came round. The comic publisher held a conference call on Tuesday to discuss plans surrounding ... Marvel Encyclopedia, Yarbro, Elliott, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-17-2006)
Literary works from a handful of star-studded authors grace the shelves today along with a bitchin' new comprehensive Marvel guide in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror bookstuffs. Tor Books dominates this week's releases with a bit ... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 3: Roddenberry's Other Work
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-09-1999)
During the 1966-69 run of STAR TREK, writer-producer Gene Roddenberry had explored important issues under the guise of science fiction; Roddenberry was forced to couch his statements in allegorical tales taking place in deep space and involving alien bein... Romance is in the Flash of the Sword Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-10-2006)
What They SayKeith and Rena embark on a new adventure to find the high Priestess that has been captured by the evil Dolfus. Dolfus, a demonic monster, holds her in his lair as he has his way with her. He waits for Rena to fall into his trap.
The monst... Right Stuf dishes out more deals (Thu 08-14-2003)
If you\'ve spent a good part of today sitting in the heat because of power grid problems, you\'ll like what you read here with some excellent deals:New Right Stuf Specials are posted! A quick reminder: The Pioneer Studio Sale ends tonight. Please get you...Get Your Post On
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-09-2005)
lknight wrote: "Ok, AD is no FG but... That review of American Dad's first show is extremely exagerated. It seems more of an essay about being "sarcastically cool" (with hot-shot Something Awful-esque analogies) than a serious and objective review of the ... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)
After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists.
An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ... Tsubasa Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-24-2007)
What They SayThe quest to free a girl from the darkness of no memory is not a game, but sometimes the players unknowingly compete. While Sakura\'s feather may hold the magic of peaceful memory, in the wrong hands that power can be warped, opening doors be... JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Movie Retrospective, Part 2
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-14-2000)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (as Jason and the Argonauts was titled during pre-production) was not produced in a cinematic vacuum. The `Dynamtion` team had competition on several other fronts. The most obvious inspiration was Edward Small`s pastiche of Th... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!This is the first DVD Box set I have purchased from Japan since it was one of the cheapest anime DVD sets available. I had never seen a single episode of Magic Knight Rayearth and only was told mixed opinions at my local anime club...Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... More CGanime
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-23-2006)
Don't get me started on a rant about all the Christmas DVDs coming out already or the fact that most of them are just repackaged versions of stuff that came out last year. Just don't. That doesn't mean I'm not in the Spirit of Giving. In our Prize Closet... THE VEIL
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sun 12-16-2001)
As a child of the ’70s and ’80s, back when Wings wrote the soundtrack to our lives, I was witness to the last gasp, before the proliferation of cable, of independent television stations and their reliance on black and white programming. With seven channel... Tenchi Muyo Ultimate Edition
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!This review will be different from my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews. When I write my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews, it's within a few hours of seeing the episodes for the first time, so I'm recording my initial impressions. I first saw the "Tenchi Muyo... CULT CLASSICS: Disc 1
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Even in the days when big Hollywood studios ran the distribution of motion pictures as well as production, there was always independent cinema. One of the most prominent forms of the independent movie business is now known as the roadshow. Independent ope... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 4
by Lori Lancaster (Fri 07-18-2008)
What They SayAs the chaos surrounding the quest for the Philosopher\'s Stone boils over, Edward Elric is left to face his destiny and bear the burdens of his actions alone. Scar, determined to reenact the horrors of the past, must be stopped at all cost. ... Hell Girl Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 03-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki EtoTranslated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:Gemma CollingeWhat They SaySHE'S COMING FOR YOU. . . .
When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midn... Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 1
by Bryce Coulter (Wed 09-13-2006)
What They SayFrom days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend of Voltron: Defender of the Universe! A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. A force of space explorers, Keith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge, and Sven are... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!Having only seen the first episode of this series, I decided to buy the box because I\'m a big fantasy fan, and because I love the soundtracks, and because it was very cheap for a Japanese release. (Remember Memories at 10000+ yen?...Hand-Eye Coordination
by Damon Brown (Fri 12-29-2006)
The uploaded homemade photos started coming in right after Thanksgiving. Black eyes. Warped plasma screens. Wrecked windows. Two weeks earlier, people were peacefully waiting for the Nintendo Wii. News reports called the Wii crowd damn near angels com... Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)
When I first started writing about the comic book industry, one of the first people in the industry that I became fast friends with was colorist Laura Martin. She was working with the online magazine, Sequential Tart and coloring a multitude of proj... Genesis Climber Mospeada Volume 4 (-)
What They SayThe Review!The 6 Mospeada DVDs appeared in two groups, the first 3 discs released on 21/12/00 and the last three on 17/3/01. There are bigger differences than just release dates, thanks to the decision to include the Love, Live, Alive OAV as ...Interview with Ryan Schifrin of ABOMINABLE
by Don E. Peterson (Thu 10-05-2006)
While the horror masters like John Carpenter, Joe Dante, Don Coscarelli and Stuart Gordon are getting much needed attention as of late, the new generation of horror masters are rising to the surface. The latest to get that much deserved attention is write... PRISON BREAK Season 2 news
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-08-2006)
TV Guide posted an interview with PRISON BREAK creator Paul T. Scheuring in which he drops a few hints about the upcoming second season."In a lot of ways it's going to feel like a different series," said Scheuring. "Obviously, it's all still the exact sa... Bela Lugosi lives!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-06-2005)
Got a big Shopping List this week so let's get right into the Prize Closet, shall we? We've got FIVE copies of the big chunky MILLENNIUM Season 3 to give away! Who wants one? Well, to enter all you do is send an email containing your mailing address to ps... John Carpenter and game producer Rob Loftus uncover the nature of F.E.A.R.
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Mon 10-31-2005)
It's a sad time in horror movie history when the gaming industry has a better idea how to scare the crap out of its target audience, while big studio horror flounders with incomprehensible dreck like BOOGEYMAN, VENOM and HIDE AND SEEK. And with the releas... The Fourth of July Column
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-04-2007)
Happy Fourth of July, Maniacs, and welcome to another flag-waving edition of Comicscape! Unfortunately, comics ship on Thursday this week, so you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to buy your fix. But, like a boulder tumbling down a mountain,... Someone Get Mr. Bauer Some Caffiene, Stat!
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 01-03-2005)
After a wait of seven months, Jack Bauer and 24 return to television with a two-hour fourth season premiere this Sunday, followed by two more hours in its new regular Monday-night slot. I've seen the first three hours, and the premiere starts off with a l... EDFantastic
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-17-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where tidbits of gaming knowledge are handed out by the bucket. Spring break is around the corner and do you know what the means? It means that there will be plenty of people with free time on their hands. K... "Wii Play"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 02-25-2007)
When the Wii was released fans were treated to a new experience with the free game bundled into the system. Some thought it was a cheap ploy to sell more systems, and if that were the case, it worked. These mini-games were sports based, allowing you to... "The Dragon Below Trilogy"
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-31-2007)
Author Don Bassingthwaite concluded his The Dragon Below Trilogy late last year with the release of The Killing Song through Wizards of the Coast Publishing.
Before I delved into the third installment I wanted to get a true sense of what this s... Got (Torch)wood?
by Matt Kamen (Wed 10-25-2006)
Torchwood Touches Down
The BBC have this niche little show called Doctor Who – you probably haven’t heard of it, don’t worry. Despite the fact that very few people watched that show, the BBC, being the kind-hearted souls they are, ... The Ultimate Toybox: TOY STORY & TOY STORY 2
by Jason Bovberg (Tue 12-19-2000)
Typically, when I hear the name Disney, I flinch. To me, the brand is synonymous with `all-powerful, way-too-influential, money-grubbing conglomerate.` (I flinch the same way when I hear the name Blockbuster.) Don’t get me wrong: Disney’s animation team i... Alex Proyas Illuminates DARK CITY at the American Cinemateque
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 09-07-2000)
For whatever reason, Dark City failed to find an audience when it was released in January of 1998, but its reputation and stature has grown over the course of the last two years, thanks in part to the film’s release on DVD, accompanied by an audio comment... Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)
I journeyed over to a friend’s house the other day to play Star Wars the Force Unleashed. I have it on the Wii and he had it on the Xbox 360. We both agree that the game didn’t meet our expectations. Nonetheless, he wanted to show me t... Anime Expo - Broccoli Books Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sun 07-06-2008)
The Broccoli International USA Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 5, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. with Jonathan Kung, Marketing Director for Broccoli. In regards to new manga licenses, Broccoli has made some acquisitions but is not yet able to announce the s... Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a... DAREDEVIL: Brian Michael Bendis
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
There’s something about Daredevil. He’s never Saved Our Entire Planet, spawned an epic crossover, or starred in a cartoon or major motion picture. Kids don’t go crazy at the sight of a Daredevil action figure, and hot young actresses don’t dance around in... Seeing UNSEEN EVIL - Part One
by John Thonen (Tue 03-26-2002)
So, you walk into your local video superstore this week and find the new-release wall covered with twenty copies of some snore-fest, and maybe fifty copies of some pretentious waste of time. Then, you realize you've seen every other major new release. Now... Hits and Misses
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-15-2004)
Not only does ABC have not one, but two popularly and critically acclaimed shows (LOST and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), as well as several entirely watchable shows that haven't yet cracked the top of the ratings (BOSTON LEGAL and LIFE AS WE KNOW IT)...Not only ... Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)
OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t... MADDEN NFL 2004
by Troy Roberts (Thu 11-13-2003)
It isn't easy to keep making a sports title that people will buy every year, especially gamers who have bought the previous version of the game released the year before. But somehow, EA Sports keeps making enough improvements to its MADDEN series for game... Comicscape - September 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-28-2002)
The summer doldrums appear to have gotten an extension this year, if this September's offering of titles is anything to go by. Not only do we have the usual mutant madness at Marvel, there's an "event" in which Bill Jemas reimagines the DC Universe (thoug... Burn Out or Fade Away
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-29-2004)
The last track William Shatner's album HAS BEEN is entitled "Real," and contains the lines:And while there's a part of me In that guy you've seen Up there on that screen I am so much more And I wish I knew the things you think I do I would change this wor... Council of Carnality Unlimited Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 02-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yanagi YukiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayHave you ever thought that even though she may have an angelic face, she has dark perverted thoughts and desires in her wonderful and pretty head?
Could you ever imagine ... 05/05/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 05-05-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
5/5/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Ever get the feeling that something is missing? Hmm.. what could it be... Aoi-chan? No wait, that comes out on July 6th..
Important News
System Update: Power to the P!nk... More than Meets the Eye
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
July 18, 2002
It's time to go back to the future again. Instantly influential for its shape-shifting mecha and engrossing mix of action and opera, Robotech left fans begging for more and paved the w... Merchandising Manga 101: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Cross marketing is essential to grow retail sales. You've already done so with the Man of Steel and the Webslinger, so it's time you consider doing the same with anime and manga characters.
Stock products for fans... Dark Metro Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-24-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokyo Calen and YoshikenTranslated by:Asuka YoshizuAdapted by:Kereth Cowe-SpigaiWhat They SayWhat lies below Tokyo\'s subway system is more frightening than you could have ever imagined...in its subways there exists a boundary... TOKYOPOP® to Deliver Authentic Manga to Fans with Original Right-to-Left Format Launch (Mon 01-28-2002)
New Policy Maintains Artwork Integrity and Increases Release Volume LOS ANGELES - 1/28/02 - TOKYOPOP has made an unprecedented move to keep the English-language versions of manga (comic books and graphic novels) as close to their Japanese originals as po...ADV Films Announces October 10th Titles (Mon 09-11-2006)
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...C2F Shop - New for Sunday July 25
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 07-25-2004)
Stumped by the 'Catwoman' video game? The official game guide is new in stores this week! Lots of cool new DVDs coming in just two weeks, like 'Kill Bill Vol. 2', 'The Best of Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog', and 'Alf: Season One.' Also coming is the Marve... Toy Maniac: Battling the Force Unleashed
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 09-18-2008)
The day was already not starting off on the right foot. To begin with, the game store where I had reserved my Star Wars: The Force Unleashed did not have a midnight sale. This was really disappointing because I drove by when Madden was released and there ... Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart Vol. #1
by Mark Thomas (Thu 10-02-2008)
For as long as she can remember, Miu has loved the piano, and her abilities are nothing short of prodigious; however, growing up can be difficult, and the turmoil she feels inside threatens to destroy that love. Can she recover it?
What They SayUnlock th... Otakon - Complete Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
This years Otakon marks the fourth time I\'ve gone to one. And after the problems of last year, I definitely wasn\'t sure if it would be my last or not, dependent on how the problems played out this year. Thankfully, the majority of the problems seemed to... Sugar Sugar Rune Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Sat 03-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Moyoco AnnoTranslated by:Yayoi IhneAdapted by:What They SayOutspoken Chocolat and shy Vanilla are best friends, but only one of them can be Queen of the Magic World. To determine who deserves the title, they must go to the Hum... Steam Detectives Case 1 (-)
What They SayThe Review!Having been a great admirer of Kia Asamiya (Silent Mobius and Nadesico) for a while I was excited to hear that he was doing a new retro style manga series. To my even greater delight I heard that it was be produced into a new telev...LAKE PLACID 2 Hits DVD January 29
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
Prepare for gory, gruesome action as four 30-foot, bloodthirsty, prehistoric crocodiles terrorize residents of a remote lakefront town in the sequel Lake Placid 2, debuting on DVD January 29, 2008 from Fox Home Entertainment. In an all out battle betwee... Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-01-2008)
The end of 2007 has come and gone. We’re now in the first day of 2008 and whether this year will be better or worse than the previous year, nobody knows. You don’t. I don’t. Even Thor doesn’t know and he’s a fictional god (... HORROR FILMS OF THE 1980’s
by Tim Janson (Fri 11-30-2007)
It can be argued that the decade of the 1980’s was the most important ever for horror films. While the films may not have always been good, and many were downright terrible, the advent of home video soon taught filmmakers that they could turn a... Arjuna Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-07-2002)
What They SayAfter her fierce battle with the Raaja at the nuclear power plant, Chris decides that Juna is \"impure\" and needs to go through some survival training. As Juna and Tokio ponder their new relationship and situation, Tokio suddenly falls ill. ... Chrono Crusade Vol. #4
by Christopher Homer (Tue 01-29-2008)
What They SayThe quest team\'s journey to find Joshua has begun, but all hell literally breaks loose when a certain well endowed Fraulein and an old enemy both show up on the train. As the jaws of a nightmarish trap snap shut only the Magdalene Order\'s e... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #2
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Friend is the second domestically released volume of the Shin Tenchi Muyo TV series which aired on Japanese TV in 1997
Episode 5 is "Money, Money, Money." My all-time favorite Tenchi episode is episode #6 of the first TV... Sailor Moon R Movie: The Promise of the Rose
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Damn... this is what I've been waiting for for several years: a domestically released, fully licensed subtitled version of Sailor Moon! I really make no bones about liking Sailor Moon: while I admit that the animation is somewhat limited, even ... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 2
by Lori Lancaster (Mon 01-28-2008)
What They SayDeep within the confines of a secret State laboratory Ed\'s morality will be put to the ultimate test, even as elsewhere Al is left to battle for both his life and his sanity. As rumors of military corruption and conspiracy draw others into t... Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The New Files Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayNoa is the policewoman of the very near future. With the aid of her zany crewmates and her beloved giant robot suit, Alphonse, she fights crime with an enthusiasm that occasionally outstrips all common sense. So what if she ends up destroying... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... Wild Arms Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)
What They SayMirabelle has a suitor! After a chance encounter with a picture of Mirabelle, Count Ampire has his heart set on having her for his wife. Unfortunately for everyone concerned, Mirabelle has some strenuous objections. Then Sheyenne and the guys... Bits and pieces from Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-03-2003)
There's lots of little news today from tinseltown deserving of mention but not really big enough to warrant their own news story. So, in the interest of keeping you up-to-date with what's happening, here's a few of the new showbiz announcements that took ... Keeping up with Jones
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-21-2003)
Got a lot of DVDs? So many that it's starting to be difficult to keep them organized? Me, too. For years I've been looking for some decent software to help out, but all the ones I've tried either don't have the features I want or are all-inclusive databas... SPIRITED AWAY
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-15-2003)
When it was announced several years ago that Walt Disney Studios had purchased the U.S. distribution rights to Studio Ghibli's library of Hayao Miyazaki's animated features, the reaction of American fans was one of elation especially since the distributi... Toys R Us, Part 1: Greatest of the Spaceknights
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-01-2002)
Anyone who's looked at the lists of upcoming "must read" titles lately has probably experienced a curious sense of déja vu, especially if they're over the age of twenty-five. First Devil's Due came out with an incredibly complex update of the 1980s incarn... Kill Bill More Music & Mayhem
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSLike its first volume, the soundtrack to KILL BILL Vol. 2, released last week by Maverick (48676-2) is an effectively eclectic collection of diverse music from a wide variety of different sources. Three choice bits of dialog fro... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... Mother's Day gifts
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-02-2006)
Somewhere in between the DVD debut of a new title and its re-release as a super new extended limited special edition, a distributor sometimes finds itself with thousands of unsold DVDs in the warehouse. It's not necessarily a reflection on that titles pop... See Dick
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)
Movie websites like CinemaNow and Movielink have begun offering major theatrical films for download. You can "rent" (download and store for up to 30 days) or purchase such titles as KING KONG, FLIGHTPLAN, 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN and lots more. The catch? The f... Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel... Warhol horrors come to DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-20-2005)
In the Prize Closet this week we have one copy of MALLRATS to give away. Okay, some of you may think that's extremely lame. Many folks consider MALLRATS slightly below JERSEY GIRL on the Kevin Smith filmography, and you might not think it worth opening th... FANTASTIC FOUR: Carlos Pacheco & Jeph Loeb
by James Busbee (Wed 12-13-2000)
Imagine if Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had created The Practice. Granted, it’s a bizarre idea, but one that hints at the changes which plotter/artist Carlos Pacheco is making in the lives of Lee and Kirby’s family super-team, the Fantastic Four. Combining cla... HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven - Part II
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-10-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the polemical Paul Verhoeven, we talked about the effect of Elisabeth Shue’s injury on the shoot, and the directing difficulties incurred due to the invisibility special effects, how that affected Kevin Bacon’s performance... Optimus Primal Bust
by News Editor (Tue 03-28-2006)
In June 2006, First 4 Figures will bring out a line of busts based off of the popular Transformers Beast Wars. The first in the line up is Optimus Primal, based off of the Dreamwave comic.The figure by artist Henry Cheng stands 8 inches high. It will car... C2F Shop - New for Tuesday June 22
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-22-2004)
The 'Spider-Man 2' soundtrack CD is in stores today, featuring 15 tracks from and inspired by the movie. Also in stores are two new, low-priced DVD volumes of the 'Transformers: Armada' animated show. Complete first season DVDS are coming in just two week...