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TRUE BLOOD: Mine
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 09-23-2008)
True Blood has been on for three episodes now and it has already been picked up by HBO for a second season. The show does appear to be settling into the world it has created. The problems of the pilot including flat stagey production and lighting, horribl... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...BLOOD TO BLOOD and MINA: The Dracula Story Continues
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 11-10-2000)
Mina: The Dracula Story Continues was first published in September 1994 by Ace Books. Author Elaine Bergstrom used the pseudonym `Marie Kiraly` for her story, which picks up Mina Harker`s journal entries about three-quarters of the way through Bram Stoker... 
Anna Paquin joins "True Blood"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Anna Paquin has signed on to star in the upcoming HBO drama, True Blood. She will join Ryan Kwanten and Sam Trammell in the cast.The show, from writer/director Alan Ball, takes place in a world in which vampires ... Blood: The Last Vampire (-)
What They SayAt the Yokota Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists with the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a m...Blood Sucker Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Aki Shimizu / Writer: Saki OkuseTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayThree centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi ... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 5
Plot: 3
Acting: 5
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Intro-
One loo... Trinity Blood Vol. #1 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2007)
What They SayCenturies ago, man\'s Armageddon birthed the vampires\' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican\'s authority. The true battle between holine... Black Blood Brothers Episodes 1-12
by Mark Thomas (Fri 02-22-2008)
What They SayJiro is traveling with his younger brother Kotaro to the Special Zone, a place where vampires live freely in peace alongside humans. But the brothers find themselves in the midst of a battle between human soldiers, vampiric refugees and the r... Trinity Blood Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-21-2006)
What They SayCenturies ago, man\'s Armageddon birthed the vampires\' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican\'s authority. The true battle between holine... Trinity Blood Vol. #2 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2007)
What They SayAs the struggle for existence continues, members of the AX are hard-pressed to keep pace with the mounting catastrophes. But even in the midst of global strife, life continues undeterred. Abel Nightroad has brought a new member into the fold;... Trinity Blood Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 07-13-2007)
What They SayAngels of mercy, gunmen for God...
Centuries ago, man\'s Armageddon birthed the vampires\' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican\'s autho... Trinity Blood Vol. #6 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayThe Vatican falls victim to political unrest between humans and vampires in the city of Albion, and the Order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to fan the flames to encompass the world. Allies and enemies alike seek salvation. The meek must stand forth, a... Trinity Blood Vol. #2 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-30-2006)
What They SayAs the struggle for existence continues, members of the AX are hard-pressed to keep pace with the mounting catastrophes. But even in the midst of global strife, life continues undeterred. Abel Nightroad has brought a new member into the fold;... Trinity Blood Vol. #6 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-09-2007)
What They SayThe Vatican falls victim to political unrest between humans and vampires in the city of Albion, and the Order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to fan the flames to encompass the world. Allies and enemies alike seek salvation. The meek must stand forth, a... Black Blood Brothers Episodes 1-12
by Martin Thom (Tue 02-26-2008)
What They SayJiro is traveling with his younger brother Kotaro to the Special Zone, a place where vampires live freely in peace alongside humans. But the brothers find themselves in the midst of a battle between human soldiers, vampiric refugees and the r... BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY'S TOMB
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-15-2001)
I give you: Secret scrolls! Flickering torches! Strange wind death! Torn throats ad infinitum, with blood gushing! Buxomy babes bounding towards the camera in artsy slo-mo! Severed crawling hands! A quick ninety-minute running time! And I ask, looking at ... BLOOD AND IRON
by James T. Voelpel (Wed 01-23-2002)
It's easy in the realm of alternative history to take famous events or outcomes and turn them on their ear. The really great novels of this genre take us to a time after these more memorable events, expanding them in ways we could not have foreseen. Harry... Trinity Blood Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir... SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-14-2004)
Jor-El of Krypton, in order to save his enfant son from the imminent destruction of their homeworld, sends the baby to Earth, specifically to the most advanced and powerful nation on the planet - the British Empire. (Must take a while for those light wave... Trinity Blood Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Mon 10-15-2007)
What They SayThe struggle for existence continues!
As the struggle for existence continues, members of the AX are hard-pressed to keep pace with the mounting catastrophes. But even in the midst of global strife, life continues undeterred. Abel Nightroad ... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... DARK PRINCE: THE TRUE STORY OF DRACULA
by Fred Szebin (Mon 10-30-2000)
If there is one personage in all of human history who remains enigmatic, feared, hated and loathed by much of the world, yet honored and beloved by his countrymen, that would be Vlad Tsepes (i.e., the Impaler), a.k.a. Vlad Dracula (Son of the Dragon). He ... True Videogame Story: The Press Junket
by James Stevenson (Fri 09-19-2003)
The videogame press junket has been long talked about as one of the flashiest occurrences in a rapidly growing industry. Indeed, some of them have involved journalists flying out to Japan to check out Kazunori's collection of cars that are being put into ... Trinity Blood Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-27-2006)
What They SayThe true enemy has risen at last, a shadow known by many names: the order of Rosen Kreuz, the Contra Mundi, the Enemy of the World... The new enemy has thrown both races into turmoil and the rift grows deep, for when the foe comes in friendly... Trinity Blood Vol. #3 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2007)
What They SayThe true enemy has risen at last, a shadow known by many names: the order of Rosen Kreuz, the Contra Mundi, the Enemy of the World... The new enemy has thrown both races into turmoil and the rift grows deep, for when the foe comes in friendly... Trinity Blood Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Fri 10-26-2007)
What They SayThe true enemy has risen at last, a shadow known by many names: the order of Rosen Kreuz, the Contra Mundi, the Enemy of the World... The new enemy has thrown both races into turmoil and the rift grows deep, for when the foe comes in friendly... Alfred Hitchcock, a True Legend
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
April 29th marked the 27th year of the passing of one of cinema’s greatest directors ever. A man who re-invented a style on the thriller and suspense genres all his own and created new inspiration for directors of today to build off. This genius beh... WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)
With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what... The New Blood
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-18-2004)
These are perilous times in the Wasteland, my friends! The new season has brought strange tidings and mysterious omens. A good show on UPN that isn't BUFFY (see VERONICA MARS, below)! Several outstanding shows on ABC, and the network hasn't cancelled... DVD Review of Blood Sucking Cinema
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)
When I was kid movie documentaries or “making of” specials were my window into Hollywood. They became my film class. Watching them over and over again was not only a ritual but the best insight into the mind of an actor or director. When DVDs ... WANTED: A Ballet of Bullets and Blood
by Josh Gordon (Thu 06-26-2008)
WANTED is the blow-you-through-the-back-of-the-theatre, surprise smash of the summer; the ultimate Walter Mitty fantasy for a nihilistic age. It’s a movie that also successfully seeks to inspire. That fact that the inspiration is coming from a big b... Activision Lines up Voices for TRUE CRIME
by News Editor (Tue 09-20-2005)
Activision has announced they have signed on a cast of seasoned actors to lend their distinct voice talents to the game's main characters of TRUE CRIME: NEW YORK CITY.The cast includes Christopher Walken as FBI field agent Gabriel Whitting; Laurence Fishb... Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Talks Blood+ & More With Translator John Thomas (Sun 06-22-2008)
Plus Anime Expo, kids activities in Japan, contests, & Auroranote in episode 69! GRIMES, IA, June 20, 2008 - Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome John Thomas - the translator of Dark Horse's Blood+ novels a...TV Wasteland: Red Mars is Coming to AMC
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-06-2008)
...tuary and True Blood wrap up the week.
Monday
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (FOX, 8PM EST) GOODBYE TO ALL THAT
Derek and John try to protect a member of the resistance by infiltrating a military academy. Meanwhile, ... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
...O’s True Blood—Based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, True Blood is created by Alan Ball, creator of HBO’s Emmy-winning series Six Feet Under. The series takes place in the not-too-distant future, when, tha... The 2 Johns
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-06-2006)
Many mathematicians and theologians are now saying that the Number of the Beast is actually 611. I know - short notice to reschedule your Antichrist party, but a late Saturday date is better anyway. Getting that tattoo changed is going to be a bitch, thou... BRIDES OF BLOOD
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 07-16-2003)
Rubber monsters unleashed on nubile topless native girls may be the main drawing force to this Hemisphere Entertainment Philippines-shot classic, but once inside the viewer may be stunned to discover an enjoyable nuclear scare film that boasts good acting... TOKYOPOP Summons Armageddon This Fall With The Launch Of Trinity Blood (Wed 11-01-2006)
Manga Series Hits Retail Shelves November 2006 First Pop Fiction Novel Series Arrives April 2007 Second Pop Fiction Novel Series Follows August 2007 Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2006) - TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution, is sending out ...Constantine
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)
...mics is a true blood Brit (author Alan Moore partially designed Constatine's look and attitude based on The Police's frontman, Sting, back in the early '80s), for the movie he'll be an American. Realistically, given the state of comics these days, mos... Rachel True, Big Witch on Campus
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 05-03-2002)
In THE CRAFT, Rachel True played one of four teenage witches that made high school quite literally hell on earth. In the new thriller NEW BEST FRIEND, True plays one of four bitches that makes college hell on campus. At least she's getting an education.As... Blood the Last Vampire Vol.#01 - Night of the Beasts
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 03-13-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru Oshii / Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayAt Yokota Base in Japan, American soldiers stand guard at the brink of the Vietnam War. Although they fear the enemy outside their base, an even mo... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayAt the Yokata Air Force Base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam war. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatch... Blood+ Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-01-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Asuka Katsura (Original Story: Production I.G. + Aniplex)Translated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySet several decades after the events in the popular Blood: The Last Vampire anime film, an amnesiac Saya Otonashi l... Black Blood Brothers Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-28-2008)
What They SayIt\'s been a decade since the sacred war between humans and vampires. The rise of the Kowloon Bloodline, a new breed of monsters bearing an infectious bite, set the streets ablaze under the reign of their king. Humanity had never witnessed su... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Gary Kamisato (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!There are two major points of contention that I feel must be brought up regarding reviews and criticisms of 'Blood: The Last Vampire.' The first regards the plot, a topic which has already seen its fair share of opinion. The other deals with th... Black Blood Brothers Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-09-2008)
What They Saynwelcome and unwanted, Jiro decides to flee the Special Zone with his brother. But Kotaro goes missing and chaos is fast breaking in the city. Cassa\'s nefarious plan is revealed at last: to search out the rumored Eleventh Yard under cover of... Blood: The Last Vampire (-)
What They SayAt the Yokota Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists with the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a m...Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)
What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong... Blood+ Novel Vol.#01 - First Kiss
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 06-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Ikehata / Chizu HashiiTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySuffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can\'t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster ... Blood+ Vol. #01
by Mark Thomas (Thu 08-14-2008)
The first volume of the follow-up to Blood: The Last Vampire shows the promise of what could be a fun show.What They Say
Saya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can't remember the past year of her life. One day... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... Orochi Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 01-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayTwo sisters. One perfect. The other... not. What begins as a dark tale of sibling rivalry turns into something all together different when a young girl named Orochi... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Thomas Eggenberger (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!I've decided to write this Alternate Angle as a counterpoint to what seems to be the generally accepted view of Blood: that it's pure eye candy, without a heart or a brain. As such, it's going to be relatively short, (hopefully) sweet, and to t... Blood+ Collection 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-27-2008)
What They SaySaya Otonashi, a seemingly normal high school student, suffers from amnesia and she can\'t remember the past year of her life. One day, after a man appears and gives her a katana sword, her destiny begins to be revealed. Soon she finds hersel... Casting Complete for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Casting has been completed on the much-anticipated sixth installment of the Warner Bros. Pictures "Harry Potter" film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner B... Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack Available On Sumthing Else Music Works
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-09-2006)
Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through a licensing relationship with Eidos Interactive, announces the upcoming release of the Hitman: Blood Money Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack album from the latest installment in the multi million selling Hitman f... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Mark McPherson (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!The anime that has already become popular when shown at an anime convention in Canada finally makes it's way here. It took about a year, but it's finally on DVD to own. And it is well worth checking out.
Audio: Okay, here's the layout. When yo... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Being a Brief... Platonic Dialog About Angelic Layer?
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-27-2004)
The following is a conversation I witnessed between Socrates and my friend, Bob. Knowing it would be of interest to scholars in the future, I carefully transcribed the conversation and report it here so that others may learn the wisdom from what has trans... 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... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ... Elfen Lied Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Fri 04-14-2006)
What They SayNyu is a babe in the woods. Washed up on the shore, unable to communicate, she's discovered by a pair of college students " Kohta and Yuka "and counts on them for everything.
Lucy is a vicious killer. Equipped with a battery of deadly psyc... Winner: 'Blood +' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-13-2008)
Updated March 13th
Congratulations to Weapon X!
More anime you want? More anime you got! You're the winner!
For those of you who still want some 'Blood +': CLICK HERE for another chance! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the con... TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA on Compact Disc
by Randall Larson (Sat 05-27-2000)
The ferocious magic of James Bernard is satisfyingly resurrected in this latest Hammer horror score from England`s GDI label, which, after releasing a handful of compilations of Hammer music, is now issuing complete soundtracks of some of their best film ... Ubisoft, Red Storm to Make TRUE SOLIDERS
by News Editor (Wed 06-13-2007)
Ubisoft and the United States Army have announced that Red Storm Entertainment, in collaboration with the Army, will launch America's Army: True Soldiers, exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in ... 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... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 12-20-2006)
What They SayThe annihilation of the Holy Nation has begun, and flames engulf the ancient city of Kuruda. All eyes are on Elle, for a maniac versed in the Kurudan martial arts has begun to assassinate key figures, with the skill which only a Sevalle such ... Feedback to Improper Censorship in Shoujo Anime
by Justin Strauss (-)
These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu... Trinity Blood Box Set
by Paul Gaudette (Tue 03-11-2008)
What They SayArmageddon... The ultimate sin of humanity, perpetrated upon itself, which cast the shroud of death across the world centuries ago. And out of that lasting darkness, they emerged... From the legends of ancient times, they have been called for... HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 08-12-2002)
The cinematic equivalent of a cerebral aneurysm, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS stands as both one of Al Adamsons finest collage films and a fumigator for ridding the house of those pesky, quipping, intellectual types who wont watch a film past the 10 sec... 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... Elfen Lied Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-11-2005)
What They SayAt the core of a conspiracy for a new world order lives a mutant girl who’s made an army’s worth of enemies. Protected only by a couple of college kids, Kohta and Yuka, the horn-headed Nyu is pursued by those who would destroy he... Gungrave Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-30-2004)
What They SayAn army of zombies begins a war against Millennion. Harry struggles to kill the undead while Brandon infiltrates enemy headquarters to put an end to the necrolized humans\' attacks. With the zombie war over, Harry resumes his ambitions for ... 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... 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... Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)
Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was... Directing HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-05-2000)
One thing you would never call Paul Verhoeven as a director is `subtle.` Even his early European films like THE FOURTH MAN contained their share of graphic imagery gouged eyeballs, to site one example) meant to shock you out of the complacency often produ... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Renewal of Evangelion DVD-BOX (Sun 06-29-2003)
What They SayThe boxed set compiles new digitally remastered versions of the 26 TV show episodes, 4 remade-for-laserdisc episodes, and 3 theatrical features. Includes a bonus disc with never-before-seen material. The Review!It\'s been a very long time sin...Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE MYTH is Jackie Chan's latest Hong Kong film, and an unusual departure as he plays a Qin Dynasty General in a film that mingles the epic spectacle of films like HERO with the kind of humorous kung-fu action that Chan is know... Stardate 0012.04: Flesh and Blood
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-04-2000)
WarningSpoilers Ahead!As Star Trek: Voyager enters the home stretch, the writers and actors have become more vocal about what they expectand what they would liketo see on the series before it concludes. Last week, co-producer Bryan Fuller chatted with ... Red Angel Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 05-26-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMika, a transfer student, is a girl as beautiful as an angel. She invites her new friend Nana to her house, where Mika\'s brother Koryu fascinates her. But bet... DCG Flashback 10/09/2005
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 10-09-2005)
Welcome to the second installment
of the DCG Flashback. Once again, we hope you'll join us as we take a look into
the hidden depths of the C2F vaults and unearth some of the classic art of
yesteryear.
Marvel Heroes vs Onslaught by ... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that?s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice?all of t... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that?s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice?all of t... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Mon 05-22-2006)
What They SayIt was the ancient people of the Holy Nation of Ashlianna who first recognized the existence of a power which coursed through all matter. "Soma," they called it, residing in all worldly things, flowing freely through space and time like waves... BLOOD FEAST 2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 09-05-2003)
Over 20 years ago, while attending a World SubGenius Convention in Chicago, I first met a man named Daniel Krogh. Dan had been a cameraman and general assistant to a local filmmaker named Herschell Gordon Lewis, and brought along some 16mm prints from his... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... Hellsing: Rescript (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayDisc Catalogue Numbers: DVD-200401/DVD-200403The Review!Audio: Presented in Dolby Digital Stereo Japanese, the show\'s sountrack is, arguably, the greatest asset it\'s got. A generally pleasing mix, the music and dialogue and sound effects al...Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... 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... Immorality
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-22-2006)
What They SayA new teacher is in town, but she is no ordinary one. She is a night-dweller who preys on men. In return for orgasmic pleasure through intercourse, she devours their souls. Knowing about her cursed blood, a secret society hunts for her blood ... Trinity Blood Vol. #4 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-18-2007)
What They SayThe object of the enemy is revealed: to sow the seeds of suspicion and unrest among the people of the world, to inflame the hatred and distrust between the two races.
As the order of Rosen Kreuz up the stakes, cooperation and goodwill betwee... Blood Shadow
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-20-2004)
What They SayIn a fantasy world where townsfolk are being slaughtered by demons with huge sexual appetites, only one man can make things right: Rekka and his force of anti-demon warriors! Armed with swords, magic, and the power of sex, these hunters will ... Drawing Blood with Steve Niles
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
IDW published Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire miniseries, 30 Days of Night, in 2002. Launched with little fanfare, the book turned into a sleeper hit with sequels, spin-offs, and word of a film adaptation following shortly thereafter.... HALF BLOOD PRINCE Returning to Wiltshire
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-24-2007)
Here's an interesting note for our British Mania readers in terms of future HARRY POTTER & THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE filming. The Wiltshire Times is reporting an upcoming shoot in the village around Wiltshire, England in October. The shoot is planned... 'Blood+' right type for Swim
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-27-2007)
Sony Pictures Television has sold 50 episodes of the Japanese anime series "Blood+" to Adult Swim.
Cartoon Network's sister channel is planning to air the half-hour series at Saturdays as part of its late-night anime block, starting March 10.
"Blood... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Thu 11-17-2005)
What They SayThe kingdom of Kuruda has known many warriors, but none greater than the Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to ... BLOODHEIR
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 06-27-2008)
Following last month’s stateside release of Winterbirth, the heroic fantasy opener to Brian Ruckley’s Godless World Trilogy, Bloodheir continues the tale of the True Bloods’ struggle against the exiled Black Road nation, but with rather ... Princess Tutu Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-11-2006)
What They SayA story's birth is a sudden event: the start, a happy accident; the end, the fate for which it's meant. Cruel the story without an end. But the stasis of the status quo can soothe the sick and weary soul. Why leave the shadow puppet show and ... Ball Returns To HBO For BLOOD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-10-2007)
Executive producer Alan Ball is returning to HBO with a new series called TRUE BLOOD, says Hollywood Reporter. This will be a return to the cable network since his last show Six Feet Under show ended in 2005. The new series will begin produ... Director Yates Set for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by News Editor (Thu 05-03-2007)
David Yates has told SCI FI Wire that he will return to direct HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE.
Yates said, "I am doing HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, and I'm doing it because I love the world, I love the characters. I think I have more busin... Yates, Radcliffe Discuss HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
If you haven't read the HALF BLOOD PRINCE yet and do not want to be spoiled, I'd advise you to go ahead and leave this article. If you don't mind being spoiled on certain storylines or have read it, leading star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates h... Bonham Carter Returns for HALF BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-03-2007)
Despite being pregnant while filming is set to begin for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE, the Independent has cleared the air saying actress Helena Bonham Carter will indeed be returning as the evil Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange for the sixt... SAW III Poster made with real blood
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)
According to Variety, a vial of blood from SAW star Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) was used to make posters for SAW III."We decided to do a poster and he's wearing a red cloak. I was talking to the printer and asked what we could do to get the deepest blood red. I a... One: True Stories
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-21-2005)
What They SayKohei was an ordinary student until he met a young woman with a memory problem. In the mornings, she awakes with no memory of what she did the night before. With this, Kohei begins a series of midnight encounters with her and the other women ... Trinity Blood Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-31-2007)
What They SayThe object of the enemy is revealed: to sow the seeds of suspicion and unrest among the people of the world, to inflame the hatred and distrust between the two races.
As the order of Rosen Kreuz up the stakes, cooperation and goodwill betwee... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Philip Verdieck (Sun 03-24-2002)
The Review!Wow.
Audio. As said above, you must listen to Blood with a good 5.1 system to appreciate it. What is wonderful is the detail in the soundstage. For example, in the opening train scene you can hear the small rattling noise of the stand up ... Blood+ Vol. #02
by Mark Thomas (Fri 08-15-2008)
The second volume of Blood+ continues the fun from volume one, but still suffers from minor flaws that keep it from being as good as it could be.What They Say
They are called Chiropterans, ravenous creatures that can change their form, disguising themsel... TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A.
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-11-2003)
GRAND THEFT AUTO has quickly become the biggest blockbuster of the videogame industry. As with any blockbuster, the videogame industry immediately has games that try to copy the concept. TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A. is one of those games, but instead of be... Trinity Blood: Rage Against the Moons Vol.#01 - From The Empire
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sunao Yoshida (Illustrations by Thores Shibamoto)Translated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:Jai NitzWhat They SayIn a post-apocalyptic world, the war between humans and vampires rages on. While a group of vampire extremists man... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice all of t... Video: 'BLOOD+' Volume Two
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-10-2008)
The popular Adult Swim anime series 'BLOOD +' arrives for its next installment in 'BLOOD +: Volume Two', containing the next five episodes on DVD June 17th!
The Red Shield's deadliest assassin returns in BLOOD +: VOLUME TWO, the next five episodes in Say... Winner: 'Blood +' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-10-2008)
Updated June 10
Congratulations bradwitzel172
You're in and you win! 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 cann... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that?s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice?all of t... Comicscape - October 19, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-19-2005)
Last week's column on the industry's reliance on old characters and the need for new blood garnered a lot of mail. Some weeks COMICSCAPE really resonates with people and my inbox groans under the weight of responses, criticism, praise, and the occasional ... Shadow Skill TV Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayThe warrior kingdom of Kuruda is home to the fircest fighters in the world, men and women who live solely the greatest in the world. Young Gau Ban dreams of becoming the warrior of his generation. Along with his adopted sister Elle and the le... Genesis Climber Mospeada Volume 6 (-)
What They SayThe Review!We reach the last volume of Mospeada on DVD, which contains the final three episodes of the TV series and the sequel OVA. Episode 23 \"Black Hair\'s Partita (Suite)? As the group close on the outer reaches of the gigantic Reflex ...Winner: 'Blood +' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-26-2008)
Updated March 26th
Congratulations Ellison22
You really put your back into your entry, and therefore have won the DVD! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site ... "Trinity Blood: Volume 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 02-17-2007)
Writers favour two animals roaming on the surface of post-apocalyptic Earth: Mutants and Vampires. It's easy to invent mutants--all you need are some human genes made into soup by fallout. Explaining the beginnings of radiation-drenched va... BLOOD+ : Part 1 Boxed Set
by Tim Janson (Tue 03-18-2008)
Blood+ is a sequel to the 2001 Anime Film, Blood: The Last Vampire. The series premiered in Japan in 2005 and then in the U.S. as part of the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim group in 2007. The opening prologue is set during the Vietnam War a... Glass Wings Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 02-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Misuzu AsaokaTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:What They SayFragile souls and tragic fates collide in these haunting, gothic stories…
In this collection, a boy struggles with a dreaded affliction that comes between him... Winner: Hellboy Blood & Iron Store Exclusive
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-23-2007)
Updated August 23rd
Congratulations to gwarlockvance
You're the winner of the Hellboy: Blood & Iron Store Exclusive DVD!
'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing animated feature starring Mike Mignola's fan-favorite creation. It's new ... Trinity Blood Vol. #5 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-14-2007)
What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir... Trinity Blood Vol. #5 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir... Trinity Blood Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 01-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Sunao Yoshida / Art by: Kiyo KyujoTranslated by:Beni Axia ConradAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayIn a dark and distant future... Armageddon has giving rise to the fabled Second Moon--and a perpetual war bet... Blood: The Last Vampire
by David Rehfeldt (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!It's a good thing that they named this movie "The Last Vampire", otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue what was going on... no wait, I still didn't have a clue what was going on.
I'll get to the technical end of things here. The video in Blood ... Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Limited Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They SayThe amazing sequel to The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV Series is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set!
This astounding collection includes: all three Irresponsible Captain Tylor ... Stardate 0009.11: Flesh and Blood Holograms, Paper Ships
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-11-2000)
Warning: Spoilers Ensue!Though many people expected Voyagers November sweeps telefilm to presage or possibly show the vessels homecoming, the producers have decided instead to return to an adversary and a dilemma from several seasons past. Startrek.com,... Kaleido Star: New Wings True Star Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 11-12-2007)
What They SayIf our little runaway Sora is ever going to become a Kaleido Star, she has to overcome some pretty tough, not to mention gorgeous, adversaries. Sora and May give it their all, but neither is sure what will satisfy Leon. Layla invites Sora t... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u... Black Blood Brothers Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-07-2008)
What They SayIt\'s been a decade since the sacred war between humans and vampires. The rise of the Kowloon Bloodline, a new breed of monsters bearing an infectious bite, set the streets ablaze under the reign of their king. Humanity had never witnessed su... Winner 'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' Store Exclusive DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-13-2007)
Updated July 13th
Congratulations to bigdoghu!
Because you must have it, so you shall! You are the winner of the store special edition of 'Hellboy: Blood & Iron'!
'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing animated feature starring Mike Mi... Blood Reign
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-30-2001)
What They SayOne lone warrior must seek out and destroy his former comrade in arms. But how does one slay the dead? Woven from strands of nightmarish battles in blood soaked clay where demons await the fallen and seaside clashes with flesh-eating stallion... Winner: Hellboy Blood & Iron Store Exclusive DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-02-2007)
Updated August 2
Congratulations to newjammy!
You...er...or your teen...may love this!
'Hellboy: Blood and Iron' is the second amazing animated feature starring Mike Mignola's fan-favorite creation. It's new on DVD and Comics2Film is teamin up ... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayAt the Yokota base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysteriou... Blood Reign (Essential Anime Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-02-2004)
What They SayOne lone warrior must seek out and destroy his former comrade in arms. But how does one slay the dead? Woven from strands of nightmarish battles in blood-soaked clay where demons await the fallen and seaside clashes with flesh-eating stallion... Millenium Snow Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 04-26-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Bisco HatoriTranslated by:RyoRcaAdapted by:John WerryWhat They SaySeventeen-year-old Chiyuki Matsuoka was born with heart problems, and her doctors say she won\'t live to see the next snow. Touya is an 18-year-old vampire who ... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)
PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... BLACK SUNDAY (a.k.a THE MASK OF SATAN) on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 01-07-2000)
THE MASK OF SATAN(1960) is widely regarded as a classic of the horror genre, filled with wonderfully atmospheric effects and punctuated by moments of brutality quite grizzly for their time, yet the film has been known to U.S. fans only through a truncate... ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)
LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ..."Rogue’s Gallery"
by Randall Larson (Sun 12-31-2006)
Inspired by the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie and issued in time to coincide with the DVD release of its sequel, Rogue’s Gallery is an uneven but highly interesting compilation of sea chanteys and sea/pirate-related folk songs performed b... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.
Greetings Maniac readers and wel... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... Forgotten Realms, H.G. Wells, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-12-2006)
It's a Wizards of the Coast week with four new paperback releases from the Forgotten Realms universe along with a continuing installment from the D&D War-Torn series. H.G. Wells' Star Begotten gets a modern day facelift after nearly seven decades of being... Morricone's Faceless Nightmare from Beyond the Tomb
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-11-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Ennio Morricone's hauntingly lovely score for the 1965 Italian horror film, AMANTI D'OLTRETOMBA (Lovers Beyond the Tomb, but best known under its USA release title, NIGHTMARE CASTLE; although also known as NIGHT OF THE DOOMED, T... Royal Hunt: Live CD & DVD coming in December from Melodic Metallers
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 10-20-2006)
Frontiers Records is pleased to celebrate Royal Hunt with the release of "2006 Live" a 2CD and DVD on December 8th 2006. Royal Hunt is a major force in nowadays Melodic Metal scene. Behind the band are 8 studio albums, all are true masterpieces and the Hu... Orphen II Collection (thinpak)
by Tiffani Nadeau (Fri 05-12-2006)
What They SayThings are never easy for Orphen and his friends. When Cleo wants to find a little relaxation at the local hot springs, the group ends up finding a lot more than warm water. Why has a young woman been trailing them for months? Who is the m... Exclusive: Getting What You WANTED
by Josh Gordon (Fri 06-20-2008)
What does it take to make one of the more interesting entries in crowded summer of blockbusters? Take one part Angelina Jolie; one part most successful director in Russia’s history (Night Watch and Day Watch); one part Scottish up and comer James Mc... Sin: The Movie
by Dani Moure (Tue 01-06-2004)
What They SayEnter the world of SIN. In the 21st century, the city of Freeport teeters on the verge of collapse. The twin tides of rampant crime and ruinous graft face but a single barrier, an elite strike-force labeled Hardcorps. Led by Colonel John Blad... Flying Saucers over Legend
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-03-2006)
Happy New Year everybody! Below you'll see several of New Line's most successful comedies re-released on UMD. What's different about these UMDs is that they're the first ones I've seen that include extras like commentraks, deleted scenes, etc. With only a... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
...new show, True Blood, based on the Southern Vampire novels, the demand for Charlaine Harris and Sookie Stackhouse will be bigger than ever.
Child of a Dead God, Barb & J.C. Hendee (Roc Hardcover)
For years, Magiere and Leesil have sought a long-f... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Space Babe Kristen Cloke: Going Above and Beyond Television
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 04-02-2000)
Actress Kristen Cloke has appeared on various television shows, such as MURDER SHE WROTE, DOOGIE HOWSER, SILK STALKINGS, and even QUANTUUM LEAP, but its safe to say that she is most well known to genre fans for her work with her husband, Glen Morgan, one... Director Jim Isaac on JASON X... and Beyond
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 05-01-2002)
Now that Jason Voorhees has returned to the big screen after a nine-year absence, slasher movie fans can rest easy. While JASON X, the tenth film (duh!) in the never-ending FRIDAY THE 13TH series, didn't make the huge splash at the box office on its openi... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... Manga Presents Kai Doh Maru (Wed 04-30-2003)
"EXQUISITELY ANIMATED, BITTERSWEET AND POWERFUL - KAI DOH MARU WILL LEAVE YOU SPELLBOUND" - PLAY MAGAZINE Chicago, IL - April 30, 2003: From the acclaimed producers of the groundbreaking Japanese animation films Ghost in the Shell and Blood: The ...ADV Films Announces June 19th Releases (Wed 04-18-2007)
HOUSTON, April 16, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you the first volume of the futuristic sci-fi thriller 009-1 as well as the third volume of this year's premiere title, Le Chevalier D'...HARRY POTTER 6 Pushed to July 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-14-2008)
Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that it has moved back the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and in the majo... Madlax Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-15-2005)
What They SayCARROSSEA DOON – Only he understands where his loyalties lie. On the one hand, he is a highly secretive employee for Bookwald, the largest corporation in the world. On the other, he works in a clandestine manner for the mysterious Frida... Shalom!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-07-2004)
As I am part Israeli, today at sundown we mark the beginning of Chaunnahkkah, the traditional Jewish holiday marking the time when Jesus performed a miracle making the tuna casserole last for seven days and nights. Of course, no one dared to eat it, which... Direct-to-Video Horrors: The Best and Worst of 1999
by John Thonen (Fri 01-07-2000)
I`ve been doing this annual survey of the best and worst of Direct To Video (DTV) for a well-known genre magazine, since 1993. While I`m happy to bring the column to the World Wide Web, I feel I should spend a few words on just what the column is about. I... ANGEL: David Greenwalt
by Edward Gross (Tue 07-25-2000)
It would be difficult to imagine Buffy-creator Joss Whedon finding a more suitable creative partner than David Greenwalt. Having served as co-executive producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since its first season, it seemed only natural that Greenwalt woul... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
I left my first experience at San Diego Comic Con behind a bit sadly. Aside from a few awkward moments with editors and comics professionals (never underestimate my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time), I had a great time and will likely retu... ABE packs 'em in
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-26-2005)
So our massive sci-fi TV giveaways from last week have left the ol' prize closet totally exhausted. The prize winners should've been notified by now, and there will never be another giveaway in this column again. Aaaah I should know that I can't fool you... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... VAMPIRE HUNTERS
by Brian Thomas (Mon 08-25-2003)
Innovative Hong Kong producer/director Tsui Hark has become sufficiently famous that his name is over the title of this supernatural action epic, which is known overseas as THE ERA OF VAMPIRE. Wellson Chin (INSPECTOR WEARS SKIRTS, 24 HOURS GHOST STORY) is... 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... DRACULA THE DIRTY OLD MAN / GUESS WHAT HAPPENED TO COUNT DRACULA
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 10-14-2002)
Vampires have come a long way from the putrid, re-animated corpses of yore. Thanks to the pen of Bram Stoker, his contemporaries, and thousands of subsequent writers, the once demonic mass of decaying flesh has been transformed into a suave gentleman with...