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Salva confirms his involvement with BODY SNATCHERS
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-05-2003)

JEEPERS CREEPERS director Victor Salva has confirmed that he's involved with the remake of BODY SNATCHERS, reports BBCi's Nev Pierce. Salva told the reporter of the previous films "I think they're all so fantastic. I loved Abel Ferrara's, I loved Phil Kau...

Salva goes on THE WATCH
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-19-2003)

New Line Cinema has hired JEEPERS CREEPERS director Victor Salva to helm and rewrite the script for THE WATCH, a World War II-set horror movie. Based on an original screenplay by John Claflin and Daniel Zelman, the movie follows a group of green soldiers ...

Salva Returns for JEEPERS CREEPERS 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)

Director-writer Victor Salva will be returning to oversee the third installment of this horror franchise. We do not know whether it will be a theatrical release or a straight-to-dvd release according to Ryan Rotten but the original creator of the first tw...


JEEPERS CREEPERS 2
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-31-2003)

Victor Salva never intended for there to be a sequel to JEEPERS CREEPERS. In fact, he went out of his way to construct a concept that would deny continuation a demon that feeds on humans for 23 days before disappearing for 23 years. Any prequels detailin...

Jeepers Creepers 2
by Coming Attractions (Tue 08-12-2003)

...Making It:Victor Salva (Director, Screenwriter); Tom Luse (Producer); Don E. FauntLeRoy (Director of Photography); Ed Marx (Editor); The Orphanage (Special Visual Effects).Premise:A high school basketball team is attacked by The Creeper, a strange and ...

JEEPERS CREEPERS and Classic German Horror Music on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 02-09-2002)

This Week’s RecommendationBennett Salvay’s eerie and eclectic little score for JEEPERS CREEPERS, Victor Salva’s affectionately and dynamically delineated monster movie, has come out on new label called Free Inc (3416), available through Percepto Records (...

Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)

... director Victor Salva, who asks some very pertinent and relevant questions about his musical approach, including asking about the controversial bane of most film composers - temp tracks, as well as inquiring about the role of the orchestrator and the ...


DEAD AIR From DreamWorks
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-09-2001)

...ng to get Victor Salva (JEEPERS CREEPERS) helm the production.

JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 Rumblings
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-25-2001)

When the Creeper returns for JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, he may not be alone.According to Fangoria, writer-director Victor Salva has ambitious plans for the follow-up film. Those plans include more monsters, action and, of course, victims. The magazine notes that...

Video This Week: January 8th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-08-2002)

... molester Victor Salva is a highly capable director who manages to deliver suspense, horror, nervous laughs and even some emotional content in what is, ultimately, just a "monster chasing the main characters" story. Neat makeup on the monster, brief, b...

Dirty Harry Returns One Last Time?!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-21-2008)

... director Victor Salva will want to come back full circle to where it all began. Free Masons Mixed into the Transformers 2 plot? Rumor: Scouts for the upcoming Paramount production are interested in shooting the sequel to Bay’s smash hit in D...


TV Wasteland: 5 TV Shows on DVD that are Perfect for Halloween
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-27-2008)

...al being. Victor Salva wrote and directed this film that was actually executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola. Wednesday   PUSHING DAISIES (ABC, 8PM EST) DIM SUM LOSE SUM   Ned is shocked when a man (Stephen Root) shows up at the Pie ...

Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)

... director Victor Salva with a new project entitled PEACEFUL WARRIOR. The film, based on the Dan Millman novel, stars Scott Mechlowicz and Nick Nolte in the story of a college gymnast whose life turns upside down when he has a chance encounter with a st...

Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)

... director Victor Salva in the CD notes, both he and Salvay wanted to echo some of the original themes from the first film, but more so wanted to break out and into a new kind of musical stratosphere. Much like the flying Creeper of the sequel, Salvay's...

JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 preview
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-26-2003)

MGM has supplied us with four images from this summer's upcoming monster frightfest, JEEPERS CREEPERS 2.Directed and written by CREEPERS creator Victor Salva, this time the Creeper is terrorizing a busload of high school basketball champs, their coach and...


JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 flies onto DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-06-2003)

MGM Home Entertainment has released the specs on its upcoming DVD release of JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, set for release on December 23.Two separate commentary tracks will be on the disc, one with director Victor Salva and select members of the cast, the other wi...

Directors & Stars for FEAR ITSELF
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)

...8"), Victor Salva ("Jeepers Creepers"), Mick Garris ("Riding the Bullet," "Amazing Stories"), Drew McWeeny & Scott Swan ("Masters of Horror"), Kelly Kennemer ("The Music Within") and Max Landis...

JEEPERS CREEPERS Talk
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-20-2001)

Writer-director Victor Salva is talking about his film, JEEPERS CREEPERS, which became the first project in Francis Ford Coppola's 10 picture deal with MGM.While talking to E! Online's Anderson Jones, Salva spoke of the upcoming film was inspired, in part...

Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)

... director Victor Salva (JEEPERS CREEPERS). (O) OFF THE CHAIN (Ardustry) Documentary about how evil bastards turn innocent dogs vicious to feed their own greed. With a music video Our Gang and Betty Boop shorts featuring pit-bulls, dog trick footage and...


JEEPERS CREEPERS Official Website
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)

...rected by Victor Salva (POWDER), the film tells the story of a brother/sister duo, Justin Long and Gina Philips, whose spring break drive home turns into a heart-pounding race for their lives against one of the most horrifying creatures ever imagined.T...

Video This Week: Jan. 22nd
by John Thonen (Tue 01-22-2002)

...n select "Victor Salva" and press "Up" you'll highlight a streak of blood and access a scene from the movie which features a cameo by director Salva. Lastly, if you choose "Scene Selections" and then highlight "Chapter 1-4" and press "Up," you'll highl...

SCOOP: Who's directing the new BODY SNATCHERS?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-27-2003)

...RS helmer Victor Salva was the man being picked to shoot the new BODY SNATCHERS.For now it's just a rumor, one that I'll be trying to find confirmation or denial with shortly.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!

DVD This Week: October 30th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-30-2001)

... director Victor Salva has finally proven himself as a commercial filmmaker and can now put that "little old" child molestation conviction behind him. Maybe his commentary will allow him to explain how he was just "kidding around."Dario Argento's name ...


Telling about the new BODY SNATCHERS
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-26-2004)

... director Victor Salva is attached to helm the new BODY SNATCHERS which will center on a young woman in a small town when the space pods strike.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!

Anime Expo - Victor Entertainment / JVC
by Jason Yeh (Fri 07-04-2003)

----- Report Written by Forum Poster deoch ----- The Victor Entertainment / JVC panel started while the Taniguchi/Kuroda panel was going on... It took them some time past the 1:00 expected starting time to set up some stuff. Attendance was very dismal.. A...

Creeped Out
by Michael Tunison (Fri 08-31-2001)

...-director Victor Salva's film is so panic-filled, in fact, that when Philips sat down with the script, her first concern was how she would manage to keep the fear thing fresh over the course of an entire film."I had to create the different levels of fe...

JEEPERS CREEPERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 02-07-2002)

There's something magical about Victor Salva's JEEPERS CREEPERS, an intangible, hypnotic quality that has lead to its becoming one of 2001's most talked about, and acclaimed, horror offerings. What is that mysterious quality that makes this film so damn g...


Victor Cook Talks Spectacular Spider-Man The Animated Series
by Jim Harvey (Thu 09-13-2007)

ENEWSI had a chance to catch up with the Victor Cook (Director, "Hellboy Animated") about his newest project, Spectacular Spider-Man, which airs on the KidsWB in early 2008.

Victor Webster of MUTANT X as SUPERMAN?
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-10-2003)

VARIETY notes that a contender for the role of SUPERMAN in the upcoming Brett Ratner project is MUTANT X actor Victor Webster.The Canadian is described as a potential candidate. Other former candidates are mentioned as having passed on the film due to seq...

Buso Renkin Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-16-2008)

The second half of the series keeps its nose to the grindstone as it’s all about the action and ratcheting up the emotional and epic level of events. What They Say Alchemist Warriors Kazuki and Tokiko continue their war against the evil homuncul...

JEEPERS CREEPERS
by Michael Tunison (Fri 08-31-2001)

...-director Victor Salva's purposes, they have chosen to take the loneliest, most isolated backcountry road imaginable an especially poor choice of routes considering how prone Trish's old muscle car is to stalling out suddenly at the most inopportune m...


Victor Statue
by News Editor (Tue 03-28-2006)

Gentle Giant Studios has released images of their upcoming CORPSE BRIDE Victor statue.The staute recreates the moment when Victor first "proposes" to the deceased bride herself and places the wedding ring for his bride-to-be onto the Corpse Bride, mistaki...

Samurai Champloo Best OST
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 04-04-2005)

What They SayCheck it out... whaddya get by fusing the turbulent era of ancient feudal Japan with a dose of hip-hopin\' vibe? None other than the infectiously cool and inventive anime, \'Samurai Champloo\' that features a fresh, downtempo soundtrack tha...

AX 2003 Victor/JVC Panel (Sat 07-12-2003)

Jason Yeh and another forum poster have combined notes and information to bring a Victor Entertainment / JVC Panel summary to light.

EMPIRE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-06-2002)

EMPIRE has a lot of cheerful gusto going for it it sort of runs a slalom course through clichés, picking up a truckload as it goes yet somehow managing to avoid a lot of the ones we might expect in a movie with a heroin dealer for a protagonist.For one t...


Making of 300: Forward by Victor Davis Hanson (Mon 12-11-2006)

"The Spaartans fight bare-chested without armor, in the "heroic nude" manner that ancient Greek vase-painters portayed Greek hoplites, their muscles bulging as if they were contemporary comic book action heroes. Again, following the Miller comic, artistic...

TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 09-16-2005)

While not a sequel in narrative terms, TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE feels somewhat of a piece with 1993's TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. For one thing, it's the same sort of satisfyingly solid-looking stop-motion animation style. For another, i...

Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)

Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto...

HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-08-2001)

There's a sort of common law among film geeks, sets of rules you're supposed to know - secret knowledge of which film is the best or the worst, which episode of a show we all agree to sneer at, etc. There wouldn't be a point without the sneering. HORROR O...


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 ...

HOUSE OF M: FANTASTIC FOUR #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)

My headline continues the "bad House of M pun" tradition I began last month, but I promise this is the last one. However, the Fantastic Four as readers know them appear nowhere in this issue. Apparently, they all died years before the formation of the F...

HATCHET
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-07-2007)

It’s interesting to have Hatchet come out a week after Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween – between them, they offer a look at a variety ‘70s slasher styles. The latter puts some revisions in the form, but doesn’t improve upon ...

Who Controls This Universe? Part One
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 02-22-2002)

Two years ago, Andy Richter left NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN to strike out on his own, leaving fans wondering where and when he would surface again. This March bares witness to the comedian's return in a midseason replacement series from Fox. ...


Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)

Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio...

THE QUIET MAN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 11-14-2002)

While millions of moviegoers, or at least home video watchers, are eagerly snatching up DVD copies of Steve Spielberg’s classic E.T., why not take a cue from the little bugger and check out Artisan’s wonderful collector’s issue DVD of THE QUIET MAN. Yes, ...

X TV Soundtrack Vol. #1
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayAvailable domestically for the first time, the \'X\' Original Soundtrack 1 is an essential CD soundtrack for anime fans of the popular \'X\' franchise! Features 13 memorable tracks, including the opening and ending songs.The Review!5 out of ...

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: Classic Soundtrack gets Deluxe Expanded Edition
by Randall Larson (Tue 12-19-2006)

On the 50th Anniversary of the film’s release, Hit Parade Records, the imported audiophile-quality reissue label, is proud to announce the release of a greatly expanded edition of Victor Young’s 1956 Academy Award winning score for Around t...


Chobits: Original Soundtrack 002
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayA second volume of music from the anime series about a boy and his beautiful, living computer! Melodious sound bytes from the hit show! The liner notes for this CD also include English and phonetic lyric translations!The Review!3 out of 5 Mu...

CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Jason Henderson (Tue 11-26-2002)

Curse of Frankenstein comes to us finally on DVD as a companion feature in Warner Video’s recent release of the earliest and most important films to come from Hammer Studios, alongside Hammer’s THE MUMMY and the superb HORROR OF DRACULA. CURSE OF FRANKENS...

TEENAGE ZOMBIES
by Brian Thomas (Fri 08-03-2001)

Ask the average filmgoer to name the worst film they've ever seen, and it's even money they'll name one of the last ten movies they've seen (by the way, the same goes for the best they've ever seen). The more learned cinéaste may name something from the o...

Just Another Night at the Vampire Club: William Harms on IMPALER
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-16-2006)

This October, Dracula will once again rise from the dead to haunt comic shops. Image will bring William Harms's unique vision of the historical Dracula to New York City in IMPALER. The prince awakens in modern times to fight a vampire plague begun centu...


FANTASTIC FOUR
by Wendy Craigan (Sun 07-10-2005)

Given the widely reported, tangled history of this production, it's sort of impressive that the version of FANTASTIC FOUR that made it to the screen is respectably coherent and moderately enjoyable. Director Tim Story, credited writers Mark Frost and Mich...

HATCHET (Unrated)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 12-14-2007)

Before you read another word: if you don’t love Horror movies then, ‘Hatchet’ isn’t for you. If you love Horror movies, and I mean really love Horror movies, then you will find ‘Hatchet’ to be so ridiculously viole...

Master Keaton Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-03-2004)

What They SayThe past conceals grand adventures! Keaton explores the amazing history of a Scottish watch enshrined in Japan and a bottle of fine French wine hidden from the Nazis. Then Keaton uncovers a false \"Robin Hood\" and must run for his life! Atte...

Bad Nanny
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-09-2006)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Kirk Jones' NANNY McPHEE is the latest enchanting children's-oriented fantasy, following in the tradition of such young-kids-left-with-foreboding-relatives storylines as MATHILDA, LEMONY SNICKETT'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENT...


It's shoppin' time!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-06-2005)

Well, with only 19 shopping days left until Xmas, I guess we shouldn't delay and get right to the list. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Buy this one for your sweet old Aunt Petunia: (O) FANTASTIC FOUR (Fox) Not quite the home run fans were hoping for, but this fun ...

More FOUR
by News Editor (Mon 12-05-2005)

20th Century Fox has announced they will make a sequel to FANTASTIC FOUR. Tim Story will once again direct from a script by Mark Frost.Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis are expected to return for the sequel since their original...

"Joey" Goes for Sci-fi Horror
by News Editor (Thu 11-03-2005)

...eriments. Victor Salva will direct. LeBlanc and Goldstone will produce.

RUNAWAYS
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 08-18-2006)

With this nineteenth issue of his all-ages RUNAWAYS, Brian K. Vaughan proves that he convincingly writes young adults better than almost anyone in the business. RUNAWAYS couldn't stand farther from POWER PACK or any of the Marvel Age material for its rea...


Pilot Fishing, part two
by Jason Davis (Mon 09-04-2006)

More pilots! Yes, I've dipped into the DVD trough once more to share with you my opinions on three more shows new to the schedule this year and let me say that, on the whole, this batch is qualitatively better than last weeks, yet fills me with substanti...

STAR WARS 3
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-01-2005)

Hey, Happy All Saints Day/Day of the Dead! Hope everybody had a fabulous scary (but not TOO scary) Halloween. Speaking of scary stuff, I didn't list them in the column, but last week Triumph Marketing released a series of DVDs that I find truly frightenin...

Of Sentinels and Fast Food
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-20-2006)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Coinciding with this week's release of Clark Johnson's THE SENTINEL on DVD comes the soundtrack album on Varese Sarabande 302 066 729 1. The score, by Christophe (BUFFY, ELEKTRA, PINK PANTHER) Beck is a moody and textural one, ...

RUNAWAYS #14
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 03-16-2006)

As much as I've enjoyed Brian K. Vaughan's RUNAWAYS, I thought the title flagged a little bit over the last few issues. I still enjoyed it, but it didn't quite have the lightning pace and enjoyable characterization of the first run and the second series' ...


BEAUTY SHOP
by Sue Schneider (Mon 04-11-2005)

Metro Goldwyn Mayer recently held the Worldwide Premiere for BEAUTY SHOP at the Mann National Theater in Westwood, California. Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) is a long way from the Barbershop. After moving from Chicago to Atlanta so her gifted daughter can a...

JLA #100
by Tony Whitt (Tue 07-06-2004)

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADThe Elite is back, and they're ready to take on and take over the world. The JLA are prepared to fight them off, but the Elite is pulling no punches, especially Sister Superior, who wants revenge against Superman for his part in t...

HORROR RISES FROM THE TOMB
by Brian Thomas (Thu 04-29-2004)

Long known as one of the more respectable labels releasing old school kung fu titles on US DVD, Crash Cinema has spent the past year making an effort to expand their scope. For the first release in a planned "Euro Thriller Collection", this film starring ...

At the 13 GOING ON 30 movie premiere
by Sue Schneider (Mon 04-26-2004)

Recently Revolution Studios' and Columbia Pictures held the premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California.13 GOING ON 30 is the story of Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) who just wants to be pretty and popular. On the eve of h...


Story confirmed as FANTASTIC FOUR helmer
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-07-2004)

Confirming the scoop first reported by FilmForce, BARBERSHOP helmer Tim Story has been cited as the new director of the FANTASTIC FOUR movie by the trade magazines. While speaking with Variety, Story said that the principal idea that attracted him to the ...

Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)

...-feature. Victor Salva's POWDER (1995), an intricate story about the abuse undertaken by a telekinetic school boy, featured one of Jerry's most touching themes, a warm and affecting melody for strings over orchestra that captured the vibrant spirit loc...

Incredible Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-25-2004)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSAfter several notable years scoring video games (MEDAL OF HONOR series) and television (ALIAS), composer Michael Giacchino scores a hit with his effervescent score to Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, released on CD by Walt Disney Record...

Corpse Bride Statue
by News Editor (Thu 10-13-2005)

Gentle Giant has released an image of the upcoming Corpse Bride statue. The figure stands 11 and ½ inches tall.In addition, Gentle Giant will also offer Scraps the dog and Maggot in statue format. And for those who are fans of the Bust-Up line, Gentle Gia...


CRIMES OF THE BLACK CAT
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 06-19-2005)

Dagored, an Italian soundtrack label specializing in exploitation films, brings their interests to DVD to unearth this rare giallo thriller. As this is an international release, it retains its original title SETTE SCIALLI DI SETA GIALLA ("7 Shawls of Yell...

Stirling, Turtledove, Clegg, & New Brits Hit the Scene
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-05-2006)

Harry Turtledove smacks the shelves again with another alternate history thriller, S.M. Stirling propels his Dies the Fire sequence, and Douglas Clegg returns from last week's paperback debut of Priest of Blood with a continuation of the Vampyricon series...

Comicscape - December 1, 2004
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-01-2004)

Tony's out this week, so I'm doing Comicscape in addition to my usual review. Obviously, I'm not going to answer Tony's letters and deal with the question he posed in the last two columns on the wisdom of making heroes into villains, respect (or lack the...

Perlman to Voice Conan
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)

Swordplay Entertainment has signed Ron Perlman to voice Conan of Cimmeria for their animated film CONAN: RED NAILS. Perlman joins a "voice" cast that already includes Marg Helgenberger and James Marsden, Clancy Brown, Cree Summer and Mark Hamill.The scrip...


Blind Guardian, Rage, Ex-Nightwish Singers Added To 20th Anniversary Nuclear Blast Compilation
by Randall Larson (Fri 02-16-2007)

Rage guitarist Victor Smolski is working on a compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled Into the Light. Smolski composed, recorded and produced about 10 songs for various metal artists that are part of the Nuclear B...

Gambit is Cast, Dead Pool Update for WOLVERINE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)

Superhero Hype has learned that actor Taylor Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights") will play Remy LeBeau aka Gambit in the upcoming origin tales. There's been rumors that the character will be making an appearance since production was scheduled fo...

Rogue Reveals CASTLEVANIA Plot Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)

Rogue Pictures has passed along the plot concept for CASTLEVANIA, based on the classic Konami video game, to Ryan Rotten at Shock Til You Drop. The adaptation is based on a screenplay by Ian Jeffers and Paul W.S Anderson with Sylvain White set to direct. ...

Knepper Battles With WOLVERINE?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-20-2007)

Placing this under Rumor Control until we get a confirmation but still passing along that Robert Knepper may be the next actor cast for X-MEN ORIGINS:WOLVERINE. The Denver Post has reported that the actor is among those possibly cast for the film, set to ...


PROOF
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-18-2007)

So, this week’s new releases have my head spinning. Besides being excited for a new Criterion Collection DVD, an awesome Roger Corman box set, I have to admit I was dumbfounded when I saw that only one of the “Grindhouse” movies was...

SANDS OF OBLIVION
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 02-27-2008)

In the opening prologue for the “Sands of Oblivion” there are essentially two back stories. The first is that Egyptian priests capture and imprison Imla Ra, a demon god of the underworld, so he would be unable to terrorize the Earth. ...

WB Splits TERMINATOR Rights with Sony
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired the international distribution rights to Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, the upcoming next installment of a planned new trilogy featuring Christian Bale (John Connor) and Sam Worthington (...

The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)

Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that haven’t picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, they’ve ann...


Williams Plays in Whedon's DOLLHOUSE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-04-2008)

Actress Olivia Williams (X-Men: The Last Stand) has joined the cast of Joss Whedon's upcoming sci-fi series "Dollhouse" at Fox. Variety reports that Williams will play the beautiful but ruthless woman in charge of the venue where drones are prog...

First look of Liev Schreiber As CREED
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-04-2008)

Some new Sydney set photos have appeared online for X-Men Origins: Wolverine which gives us an chance to check out Liev Schreiber in his Victor Creed persona-military days alongside Hugh Jackman's character. The film will hit theaters May 1, 2009.There's ...

Sorvino Looking For LAST TEMPLAR (Tue 03-04-2008)

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has signed on to star in "The Last Templar," reports Variety. The new NBC mini-series will be based on the bestselling novel from Raymond Khoury. Sorvino will join Victor Garber ("Eli Stone," "Al...

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Blood Trails
by Tim Janson (Thu 09-13-2007)

Well I’ve never reviewed a thirteen minute film before but there’s a first time for everything. As reported previously on Mania.com, Ghost House Pictures and Fear.Net are putting out a seven episode prelude to the big screen “30 Day...


Koontz's FRANKENSTEIN Getting Adapted
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)

The book trilogy written by authors Dean Koontz & co-authors Kevin J. Anderson/Ed Gorman is a modern take on the classic horror icon, FRANKENSTEIN. According to Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop, the trilogy will be getting adapted into...

More TERMINATORS in the Future
by News Editor (Wed 05-09-2007)

The Halcyon Company has bought out all rights to the TERMINATOR franchise from Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna. Victor Kubicek and Derek Anderson will co-produce a new series of films based on the character.  A script for TERMINATOR 4 by John Brancato ...

Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)

Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit...

"Wolverine" #50
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 02-04-2007)

This is it: the final Wolverine and Sabretooth fight, or so they say.  I really like Wolverine – the series and the character.  The image of Logan and Victor Creed fighting in the snow stands as one of the most iconic moments in Marvel ...


"Haven" Contest News
by Karl Schneider (Sun 12-24-2006)

Mania is happy to announce our Christmas Eve contest, a DVD giveaway of the film Haven.From the makers of the 2005 Oscar®-winner for Best Picture, Crash, comes HAVEN, a gritty tale of love, revenge and greed, arriving on DVD December 26, 2006 from Fox...

The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)

This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.  In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se...

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 ...

Good Breakdown of WOLVERINE Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)

With facts on the WOLVERINE movie all over place all thanks to it sitting in development hell for so long, it's refreshing to see someone put everything in perspective. Rickey Purdin over at Wizard did just that, updating everyone on what we know about th...


WOLVERINE #55
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 07-31-2007)

Marvel finally reveals Sabretooth’s relationship to Wolverine in this 55th issue of the titular character’s series.  After years of red herrings and false reveals about their relationship – father and son; clones; brothers – t...

30 DAYS of Night Series on FEARnet
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-25-2007)

It seems that FEARnet, Columbia Pictures & Graphic Novelist Steve Niles are joining forces to bring all you horror fans something in connection with their upcoming release, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. The vampire tale is based off of Niles creation and centers ...

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...

Dan Jolley Writes SABRETOOTH
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 01-09-2002)

Dan Jolley is writing a SABRETOOTH mini-series is targeted to start in May."The story is called 'Mary Shelley Overdrive,' referring to the group of guys Creed finds himself in conflict with, because they've modified themselves in such a way that it's a li...


DOOM: THE EMPEROR RETURNS #1 (of 3)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 11-15-2001)

Doom is still up to his old tricks, desperately trying to remake the world in his image. In this case, however, it isn't Earth that's in danger of falling under his thrall, but the creation of Franklin Richards that has been dubbed, humbly, Planet Doom. T...

FANTASTIC FOUR #48 (477)
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-23-2001)

As Valeria Von Doom, Franklin Richards, Saturnyne, and Roma watch, the Fantastic Four work in four different universes to find the location of the Ultimate Nullifier, locked in the mind of each world's Johnny Storm. The weapon which once stopped Galactus ...

Creative Union Greenlights RUFF
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)

The newly created Creative Union Entertainment distribution and financing company has greenlighted a Wesley Snipes starring action project called WHEN THE RIDE IS RUFF. Snipes will also produce the film through his Amen-Ra Prods. shingle, with Victor McGa...

The Next Evolution of Mutant Kind
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 10-20-2001)

One of them shoots electricity out of his hands. Another can change his mass at will. One manipulates and reads emotions. And still another has strange cat-like abilities. No, they're not the X-Men, but rather they're the next best thing the characters o...


Douglas Adam's Last HITCHHIKER Novel
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)

Douglas Adams' unfinished sixth and final HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE novel, A SALMON OF A DOUBT, will be published in 2002.While talking to the UK's Sunday Telegraph, Adaam's agent, Ed Victor, revealed that the book to come was edited from files found on the late...

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE Still Alive?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-04-2002)

Contrary to what you might think, author Douglas Adams premature demise doesn't seem to have put the kibosh on a film based on his THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, according to his ex-agent.While talking to the BBC's Drive program, Ed Victor spoke of...

Who Controls This Universe? Part Two
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Sun 02-24-2002)

Andy Richter, the former sidekick on LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, successfully set out on his own two years ago with a series of film and TV roles. The latest of these gigs is as the leadobviouslyin Fox's midseason replacement series ANDY RICHTER CONTRO...

Ever-Changing UNIVERSE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Sun 03-31-2002)

Perhaps most recognized as Kathy, the brunette bombshell that came between Joey and Chandler on FRIENDS, actress Paget Brewster has finally come into her own with Fox's new sitcom, ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE. ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVER...


DVD This Week: February 12
by John Thonen (Tue 02-12-2002)

VIDEO NEWSOver the [IMG3R]past year, HBO has been broadcasting a series of moderately budgeted remakes of some trash classics from the '50s and '60s that were originally produced by American International Pictures, or AIP. The remakes were the brainchild ...

Bloodgood Fights in New TERMINATOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)

Actress Moon Bloodgood has joined as the female lead in the upcoming Terminator Salvation trilogy, says the Hollywood Reporter. She will be co-starring alongside Christian Bale, Sam Worthington and Anton Yelchin in the Halcyon Co. production, which is sc...

Video & DVD This Week: October 16th
by John Thonen (Tue 10-16-2001)

VIDEO NEWSVidiots the world over bade a fond farewell recently to character actor Victor Wong, who passed away September 12. Wong became a genre favorite thanks to roles in TREMORS, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and his memorable turn as the heroic Egg Shen in BIG T...

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-24-2001)

Not every hit film demands a sequel. Sure, there's been talk over the years about THE GRADUATE 2, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FOURTH KIND, and PRETTIER WOMAN, but so far the filmmakers of many big hits have managed to resist the lure of another cash-in. Not s...


DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)

The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar...

Soundtrax '99, Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-06-2000)

[NOTE: Part One of this column looked at soundtrack albums for films and TV shows from 1999. Part Two looks at compilations, anthologies, promotional recordings, and restorations of classic films scores.]PROMOSWhile primarily intended as promotional recor...

Mania Exclusive: Millionaire and Kaplan on DRINKY CROW, part deux
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)

Having already discussed mutilation, copulation and the process of making CGI look hand drawn in part one of our interview we now resume our conversation with Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan, creators of the new Adult Swim animated series 'The Drinky Cro...

New 'Spider-Man' Animated Series Officially Announced
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-01-2007)

Spider-Man swings back into television action in early 2008 as an animated series from Culver Entertainment to air on Kids' WB! on The CW. Tentatively titled "The Amazing Spider-Man," the new series is being produced by Culver Entertainment. Greg Weisman ...


The Best Monster Movie Music of the Millennium, Part 1
by Randall Larson (Sat 04-15-2000)

Having already evaluated the best fantasy soundtracks of 1999 and assessed the best fantasy scores of the 1990, it’s time to cast an ear back over the last hundred years of fantasy, horror, and science fiction film music. Which scores were the trendsetter...

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 ...

WITCH way did she go?
by Steve Fritz (Thu 06-14-2001)

Last year actress Yancy Butler was riding on pins and needles, anxiously awaiting the then upcoming made-for-television movie WITCHBLADE. At the time, TNT had thought enough of the series to move it up from its original October air date to an August premi...

BATMAN: Bob Schreck
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-04-2000)

There’s a new sheriff in Gotham City, and his name is Bob Schreck. Although Bat-fans were shocked to learn that Schreck would be assuming many of the responsibilities that were handled by longtime Bat-editor Dennis O’Neill following the critically acclaim...


Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)

The theme is a familiar one. The mighty, stalwart chords of brass, the trilling woodwinds, the driving rhythm of the violins, the strident siren of electric guitar… Wait a minute? Electric guitar? What’s that doing in the middle of the STAR WARS theme?...

The Dead Shall Rise Again: Zombies in Film
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 03-17-2002)

March is crazy with zombies! Smacking it down in the theaters is Paul Anderson's RESIDENT EVIL, which in spite of its videogame origin is winning the praise like a hooker wins the clap. Additionally, Elite Entertainment (www.elitedisc.com) just dished out...

Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)

Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto...

MUTANT X: SEASON ONE - DISC ONE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-06-2003)

The Human Genome Project announced a few years ago that they had successfully mapped human genetic structure. But they didn't know that the research firm Genomex got there first, almost twenty-five years ago. Now there's a young generation of mutants out ...


E3: ALIAS stars provide voices for video game
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)

Acclaim has announced that it has closed a deal with the cast members of ABC's ALIAS series to provide the voices for the forthcoming video game based on the hit TV series. Series stars Jennifer Garner, Michael Vartan, Victor Garber, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lum...

The X-MEN Are Back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-01-2003)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Ottman did double duty on X2, the sequel to X-MEN that opens this Friday. He served as both editor and composer of the soundtrack (a feat he tackled previously on THE USUAL SUSPECTS, APT PUPIL, and URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT ...

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 03-01-2005)

Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:1492 Pictures/Heyday Films/Warner Bros.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Coltrane (H...

ALIAS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Tony Whitt (Tue 09-30-2003)

Sydney Bristow is your typical everyday grad student in English lit - that is, if you ignore the fact that she's also a secret agent for SD-6, a black ops branch of the CIA. But when her fiancé is killed after she tells him about her job, she discovers th...


Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)

It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to...

Terminal, The
by Coming Attractions (Fri 04-16-2004)

Genre:Drama.Studio:DreamWorks.Production Company:DreamWorks/Amblin Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Tom Hanks (Viktor Navorsky); Catherine Zeta-Jones (Amelia); Stanley Tucci; Chi McBride; Kevin Weisman.Who's Making It:Steven Spielberg (D...

Curb Your Own Enthusiasm
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 01-12-2004)

Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Well, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is coming to your video store this Tuesday, January 13th and let me tell you I'll have no problem curbing mine for this SEINFELD lite with swearin...

Is that THE PUNISHER hanging out by that trailer?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)

Here it is kids: the first trailer for THE PUNISHER, primed and loaded for an April 2004 release. In this baby we get to see our first look at the tragic event that transforms Frank Castle into The Punisher, Frank's Dad (played by Roy Scheider), the ruthl...


More passengers to board Spielberg's TERMINAL
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-11-2003)

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Bernie Mac are the top contenders to co-star in Steven Spielberg's TERMINAL. The DreamWorks picture already has Tom Hanks slotted to play a Balkan national who, while in an American airport waiting for a connecting flight, sudden...

Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)

Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin...

Epic Fantasy Fans Celebrate! This is Your Month!
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 08-14-2002)

There are a lot of great books to cover this month, so I want to get to it...but let's get business out of the way first. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the landslide of suggestions for the name of this new monthly book column. We put it to a vote ...

Beltrami, Badelt and Baker: Horror, Drama, and a Respectful Farewell
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-07-2002)

This Week’s RecommendationSMarco Beltrami’s latest soundtrack, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS (Milan 731383599422), is a totally strange change of pace for a composer seemingly specializing in modern horror scores (the SCREAM films, MIMIC, THE FACULTY,...


May 6 May 12: A World without SIMPSONS?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 05-06-2002)

Whew!Most of you guys agree with me about ANGEL's Fred and Gunn being the lamest couple on network TV. It's so nice to hear from my peeps and learn that I'm not the only one out there.I should mention though, that in no way whatsoever am I saying that Fre...

WOLVERINE #175
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-30-2002)

What is it with Marvel killing off its biggest characters lately? First they kill off Captain America, only to bring him back in a series ten times better than the one he previously starred in; and now they've killed off Wolverine. He'll be lucky if he fa...

Photos from the ABC/Disney Primetime Preview Weekend
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Mon 09-30-2002)

Recently ABC held a two day event at Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, California in honor of their new and returning primetime shows. Featured shows included LESS THAN PERFECT, 8 SIMPLE RULES, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, and THE DREW CAREY SHOW. Cl...

Pics from "The Indicator" episode of ALIAS
by Jennifer H. Tomoooka (Fri 10-18-2002)

Here are the latest images released by ABC for "The Indicator" episode of its popular spy thriller, ALIAS.While investigating a new generation of weaponry, Sydney (Jennifer Garner) uncovers a horrifying secret. Vaughn (Michael Vartan) believes that Jack (...


YU-GI-OH ships to stores
by Kevin Flynn (Fri 02-21-2003)

Good news for fans of Kazuki Takahashi's comic book/collectible card game/TV series YU-GI-OH: starting this week they can take a trip down to their favorite video game retailer and pick up YU-GI-OH: THE DUELISTS OF THE ROSES for the Sony PlayStation 2.THE...

Pics from the "Passage - Part I" episode of ALIAS
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-22-2002)

Here are the latest images from ABC's undercover hit, ALIAS.In order to seize six nuclear weapons from Pakistan, Sydney (Jennifer Garner), Jack (Victor Garber) and Irina (Lena Olin) must put aside their personal differences and go undercover as a loving f...

New BLUE MONDAY One-Shot
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 10-25-2002)

Oni Press has announced the details in the final installment of the recent run of holiday-themed BLUE MONDAY one-shots.Series creator Chynna Clugston-Major will team with the publisher to release NOBODY'S FOOL in February. The regular-sized comic will be ...

FANTASTIC FOUR #511
by Tony Whitt (Tue 03-23-2004)

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADHaving gone beyond the veil into Heaven and finding Ben locked out by a door of Reed's design, the team attempt to solve the problem and soon find they have an appointment with God. No, really.Whether you'll enjoy FANTASTIC FOUR #51...


Iron Wok Jan Vol.#13
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-14-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayA mysterious self-proclaimed cooking genius has defeated 99 other gourmet chefs. Now his culinary cross-hairs are placed squarely on Jan. Can Jan come out on t...

Green Goblin gives gobs o' grief to 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-22-2008)

Green Goblin takes villainy to new heights in "Catalysts," an all-new episode of 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premiering this Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m.  ET/PT on Kids' WB! on The CW.   "Catalysts" takes place on ...

Crispin Freeman charges up 'Spider-Man' as Electro
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-06-2008)

Crispin Freeman steps away from his luminary status in the world of anime and video game voiceovers to assume the animated role of Electro, a featured member of the rogues gallery of recurring villains in "The Spectacular Spider-Man." An all-...

Winner: 'The Rage' DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-21-2008)

Updated February 21st Congratulations to AndrewJ Yes, you can have this aaargh and the DVD too! Those of you who didn't win: CLICK HERE for another chance. CLICK HERE for a shot at 'The Rage' grand prize package. NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS ...


'FF2': Tim Story Rises to the Sequel Challenge
by Chris Brown (Fri 06-01-2007)

I left you last time just as Ralph Winters opened the floor to some questions. And, curious as reporters can be, we launched right into it with Tim Story, who was ready for all of our questions. Well, most of our questions ... any and all questions abou...

Peter Parker speaks as 'Spectacular Spider-Man' winds down
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-13-2008)

School's almost out ... the seasons continue to change ... the Lakers are toast ... yes, all good things do come to an end -- but it's nice to know they'll all be back AND better than ever. Well, we hope the Lakers will improve. But "better than ev...

REVIEW: 'Justice League - Starcrossed'
by Xum Yukinori (Sat 05-22-2004)

Crossing the Line A review of "Justice League: Starcrossed" by Xum Yukinori Throughout the first season of "Justice League," Hawkgirl seemed to serve mostly as a secondary "muscle" character -- even in episodes like "War World" and "Fury" though the...

Spidey set at Kids' WB (Thu 03-15-2007)

With "Spider-Man 3" hitting theaters this summer, Kids' WB hopes to capitalize on the anticipated blockbuster by picking up Sony's new animated "Spider-Man" skein. "The Amazing Spider-Man," from Sony Pictures TV's Culver Entertainment shingle, will lau...


Duane Capizzi talks about 'The Batman' (Fri 09-23-2005)

Duane Capizzi, writer, producer, and editor of 'The Batman' talks about the villains of the show. "In the case of classic rogues, we stayed true to their conceptions while giving them 'makeovers.' In the case of more obscure villains (e.g., Cluemaster,...

MacMahon likes seeing 'Fantastic Four' evolve (Fri 12-31-2004)

During a recent press conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, actor Julian McMahon, who plays Victor Von Doom said he is glad that 'Fantastic Four' film is an origin story. "You know the wonderful thing about this whole thing is you actually get to ...

Catwoman: The Cat's Meow or just Kitty Litter? (Wed 12-03-2003)

Broken Frontier's Rhonda Hearon gives her take on Halle Berry's in-production 'Catwoman.' "At her best, Catwoman is a classic victim turned victimizer; a woman who seizes her sexual power and uses it against the very same society that tried to use her ...

FF2: Success hasn't spoiled them yet
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-13-2007)

While visiting the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', Comics2Film was part of a press conference hosted by the film's four principal actors Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman), Chr...


Mutant X Star To Soar With Superman?
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-10-2003)

A few weeks back, actor Victor Webster's name entered the mix of casting rumors for the Superman movie. Loyal readers recognize Webster as a regular on the cast of the Mutant X TV show. Word of the actor's involvement initially came from the 4Filmmak...

New Dr. Doom photo (Tue 05-08-2007)

A suspiciously normal looking Victor Von Doom from the Fantastic Four sequel.

Sabertooth Returns for Wolverine (Wed 03-21-2007)

According to massive actor/wrestler Tyler Mane, discussions are under way to have his evil mutant from the original "X-Men" movie return for the highly anticipated Wolverine spinoff flick. "We will see," an optimistic Mane revealed recently. "There is tal...

McMahon: 'Doom just never dies' (Thu 03-08-2007)

Forget the Silver Surfer and Galactus: The Fantastic Four have more than enough to worry about with their old nemesis still on the loose, warned Julian McMahon. "Dr. Doom is Dr. Doom — he's not Victor Von Doom anymore," McMahon revealed of his role in the...


Fantastic Four" Interview: Julian McMahon (Mon 07-04-2005)

"To me it was just taking on a great character, having been a comic book and cartoon fan of The Fantastic Four, knowing about Victor Von Doom since I was a 5 or 6 year old kid, so it was kind of more about taking on that kind of responsibility then it was...

Another Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer spot (Wed 06-06-2007)

Check out some new footage of Sue and Victor, as well as another shot of Sue using her powers in this new TV Spot.

Wondercon 2008: Inverview with Spectacular Spider-man Team (Tue 02-26-2008)

Video interviews with Michael Vogel - Director of Animated Programming at Sony Television Josh Keaton - Voice of Spider-Man / Peter Parker Greg Weisman - Supervising Producer / Story Editor / Showrunner Victor Cook - Producer / Supervising Director / Sup...

Fox Unveils New Trailer for Whedon's DOLLHOUSE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 11-06-2008)

20th Century Fox has passed along their new trailer for Joss Whedon's upcoming new series "Dollhouse", which recently got pushed back so they could touch up on some scripts. The series reunites Eliza Dushku and Whedon from their "Buffy the ...


Path of the Assassin Vol. #13
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 10-09-2008)

What They SayIn the politics, struggles, and battles that lead to the birth of a nation, sometimes even good people must die at the hands of allies. And now it's down to only a few warlords of Edo-era Japan. History already tells the story of the victor, ...

Niles says 'Wake the Dead' will stir soon (Sun 08-24-2008)

MTV Movies blog heard from Steve Niles that his youth-oriented Frankenstein update 'Wake the Dead' seems to be moving forward fast with director Jay Russell and F/X house WETA. "Right now, we're scouting locations," Niles said. "Jay wants ...

'Wolverine' Utilizing Archion's Synergy HDu Solution (Mon 04-14-2008)

From a Press Release Burbank, CA, April 3, 2008 - Twentieth Century Fox has turned to Archion to provide the storage solution to four of the studio's major, upcoming feature film releases, "The Day The Earth Stood Still," "X-Men Origins: W...

SUPER TUESDAY: Top 10 Comic Book Presidents
by Chad Derdowski (Tue 11-04-2008)

It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already voted, I sincerely hope you’re planning on doing so. Come on folks, I know the Marvel vs. DC event of the nineties soured you on the democratic process, but you’ve got to give it anoth...


Zsasz returning in 'The Dark Knight'? (Sun 02-11-2007)

According to Batman On Film, Tim Booth is supposed to come back for the Batman sequel as Victor Zsasz, a new name is being considered for Harvey Dent and there may be a new cut of Batman Forever.

Smallville #5-15: "Cyborg" Spoilers (Wed 12-14-2005)

KryptonSite has posted some minor spoilers for the 15th episode of Smallville's current season. The episode features Victor Stone, aka Cyborg of the Teen Titans. How does he fit in to Smallville continuity? Click to read spoilers...

Perlman is nailed down for 'Conan' (Wed 10-19-2005)

Ron Perlman has signed on to voice Conan of Cimmeria for Swordplay Entertainment's "Conan: Red Nails," the first animated film featuring the mythic barbarian. Marg Helgenberger and James Marsden also are joining the voice cast, which includes Clancy Brown...

'Fantastic Four' wants their Sue and Doom (Wed 05-26-2004)

Star Search casting now has a listing for 'Fantastic Four' including these two roles: "VICTOR, European male, age 30, charming, devious, a ruthless billionaire who like to play little games with other peoples lives." And, "SUE, female, age 20s, smart, de...


New "Spider-Man" Series on Kids' WB! In Early 2008
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-01-2007)

Kids' WB! has revealed that they have acquired the rights to air the upcoming animated Spider-Man series, starting in 2008. The series, tentatively titled "The Amazing Spider-Man" is being produced by Culver Entertainment, with Greg Weisman ("Gargoyles", ...

Tyler Mane on the 'Wolverine' Movie (Wed 08-22-2007)

While promoting his role as the new Michael Meyers in Rob Zombie's 'Halloween' redo, man-mountain/actor Tyler Mane talked about reprising his role as Sabretooth in the 'Wolverine' spinoff movie. IFMagazine told the actor that they had heard the charact...

X-Men "Legends" to appear in the 'Wolverine' movie (Thu 12-13-2007)

20th Century Fox has released new info about the 'Wolverine' movie, due out May 1, 2009. 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is set to star Jackman and will be directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition). The producers are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter (...

Liev Schreiber joins 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' movie (Thu 10-18-2007)

'Wolverine' is now targeted for a May 1, 2009 debut. The film will feature other mutants, and possibly introduce Gambit. Actor Liev Schreiber will likely take over the role of a younger Stryker (previously played by Brian Cox in 'X2'). That's the scoop fr...


Steven DeKnight reflects on 'Smallville''s "Justice" (Thu 09-20-2007)

Steven DeKnight is interviewed about his work on the hugely popular Smallville season six episode, "Justice" and set the record straight about the reasons he left the show: "The idea for 'Justice' had its humble roots in 'Run,' the first Smallville epi...

Mutant X: Episode 312: Conspiracy Theory
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-06-2004)

While Brennan (Victor Webster) and Shalimar (Victoria Pratt) investigate a mysterious plane crash, Lexa (Karen Cliche) contemplates her future with the Mutant X team on the latest episode of 'Mutant X'. Click for photos and trailer.

'League' extraordinary o'seas
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-07-2003)

The Victorian superheroes of 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' ended the seven-week foreign box office reign of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' with a solid $14.6 million at 3,327 playdates in 34 territories. Fox's Sean Con...

FF2: Doom Vs. Reed
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-28-2007)

While visiting the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', Comics2Film was part of a press conference hosted by the film's four principal actors Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman), Chr...


FF2: It's not easy being The Thing
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-25-2007)

While visiting the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', Comics2Film was part of a press conference hosted by the film's four principal actors Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman), Chr...

FF2: The evolution of a super family
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-24-2007)

While visiting the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', Comics2Film was part of a press conference hosted by the film's four principal actors Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman), Chr...

Black Sun
by Not Yet Assigned (Fri 11-21-2008)

What They SayGerun Fortress - a coastal stronghold along the Mediterranean Sea. Here, two-hundred Monastic Knights make their final stand against a league of 20,000 Middle Eastern soldiers led by Gerneal Jamial Jan. Called the "beardless" by som, "shamele...

FF2: Taking it seriously
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-11-2007)

While visiting the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', Comics2Film was part of a press conference hosted by the film's four principal actors Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba (Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman), Chris...


Winner: 'The Rage' Grand Prize Package
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-06-2008)

Updated March 6th Congratulations to ianorout Clearly you are a true Kurtzman fan, and also the winner of this DVD! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site w...

'Splendor' handed IFP's Open Palm
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-24-2003)

Continuing their winning ways after nabbing top honors at the Sundance Film Festival this year, 'American Splendor' helmers Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman took home the IFP/New York's 13th annual Open Palm Award at the annual Gotham Awards on Mo...

Venom shuts down the first season of 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-12-2008)

Spider-Man has shed his symbiote suit, but the alien has made Eddie Brock's mind and body its new home – and that lethal combination is coming after Spidey and his friends and relatives in the action-packed season finale of 'The Spectacular Spider...

Evilution: the black costume of 'Spectacular Spider-Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-04-2008)

For those watching closely over the past two episodes, the symbiote-induced black suit worn by Spider-Man has already undergone some evolutionary changes – and there are more coming in "Intervention," an all-new episode of ' 'The Spectacul...