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WGA Strike officially ends
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-13-2008)
We've been reading for months now about various projects being delayed by the WGA Strike, with 'Justice League' being, perhaps, the most prominent victim. As of the weekend, it appeared the WGA had reached an agreement with the studios. As of last night, ... THOR Delayed Until Strike Ends
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-20-2007)
Marvel Films, whose financing this independently, had plans to get production rolling in early 2008 but they're now preferring to wait till after the WGA strike is resolved. Nobody has been cast for THOR yet but director Matthew Vaughn did tell the Daily ... Update: AMPTP & WGA Reach Tentative Agreement!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-10-2008)
Update: A new report over at Variety goes into more detail about what to expect within the WGA membership voting process after the tentative agreement has been reached.
WGA members will have the chance to vote on whether to end the strike unde... 
James Gunn Updates on PETS & Strike
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Director James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead, Slither) gave an update on the status of his projects now that the WGA strike is in full gear. While explaining to his fans why he had to lay down his pen for the PETS project, a sci-fi comedy about a man abducted by... Update: WGA Meeting Set For Sunday
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-03-2007)
Update: A federal mediator in the WGA contract talks has summoned an emergency meeting set for Sunday at 10:00 am between the opposing sides. If this last-ditch effort doesn't succeed, the WGA will walk away and the strike will begin at 12:01 AM PT on Mon... WGA Update: 2008 Film Schedule Covered
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)
The WGA 12:01 AM PT walk-out has officially commenced, something which will clearly affect the television industry and short-term programming plans in the very near future. The Late Night Talk Show circuits will go dark tonight and within a mont... WGA Strike Delays CASTLEVANIA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Rogue Pictures has decided to delay the production of CASTLEVANIA, reports Variety. The trade says the studio is reluctant to move forward due to script concerns so they will wait until after the WGA strike is resolved. The initial plan was to begin produ... Al Gough offers Lex Luthor to WGA Strike Supporters
by Jim Harvey (Thu 11-29-2007)
From the United Hollywood site, 'Smallville' showrunner Al Gough offers fans an incentive to support the WGA strike and their Pencils2Moguls campaign.
So, Miles and I were sitting around the other day (which is what writers do when they can't write and... Horror Writers Get Creative for WGA STRIKE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)
The screenwriters specializing in the horror genre gathered recently outside the gates of Warner Bros and got a bit creative in terms of the on-going WGA STRIKE. Ryan Rotten at Shock Til You Drop reports that a group of horror scribes showed up ... WGA Talks Pause, Statements Released
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
For the last four days, the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers(AMPTP) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) have been resuming talks behind closed-doors (with a news blackout) in the hopes of ending this WGA strike as soon as possible. Bot... WGA and AMPTP Aim Parting Shots Before Christmas
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
Yes, the on-going strike between the WGA and AMPTP is still an ugly situation to witness. Variety reports this morning (in a rather slow news cycle) that both sides aimed parting shots towards one another before the Christmas holidays. WGA told ... WGA goes on strike
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-05-2007)
Variety negotiations in Hollywood for a new writers contract have fallen apart and the WGA is now on strike: Hollywood is going to all-out war, after last-minute talks gave false hope that today's strike by the Writers Guild of America could be averte... WGA Update: Projects Like JLA in Question
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 11-11-2007)
High profile projects which include; JLA, WOLVERINE, TRANSFORMERS 2, G.I JOE and X-FILES 2 have been featured in the latest WGA-related perspective from a recent Variety article. The trade's Anne Thompson and Tatiana Siegel break down which of these proje... WGA Strike Ending Within a Week??
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-02-2008)
I'm not used to reporting anything on Saturday nights at 8:38 pm (as of this moment) but this report is hitting the Associated Press wires so it's getting passed along. The WGA strike may soon be over...There is a media blackout with the current discussio... Strike Witches Episode 12
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2008)
The series draws to a quick and rather decisive close while obviously leaving room open for more.
What They SayYoshika makes a sortie on her own, in an effort to protect Britannia. However, she is severely outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy, when her... WGA Strike Talks Collapse
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 12-08-2007)
The strike discussions between WGA & AMPTP have once again collapsed and we don't know when they will continue, reports Variety. The trade says the talks broke down over the same subject which has caused the strike in the first place, future... Writers Strike Officially Ends
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Today, the writers are officially back at work and the strike has ended. Here's the press releases from both sides...
WGA:
The membership of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today voted overwhelming... Transformers Sequel Prepartions During WGA Strike (Sun 01-20-2008)
A Variety article on the settlement of the Director's Guild contract indicates that the agreement could help the Writer's Guild strike move forward in a positive way. All of this would be good news to director Michael Bay, who hopes to launch the producti...Screenwriter Talks About THOR Adaptation
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
As we announced last month, production for THOR won't begin until after the WGA strike officially ends. Well, screenwriter Mark Protosevich has gone on public record about his personal investment in the character and what we can expect from the setting of... Golden Globes Seek Deal with WGA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
It seems that another group is seeking an interim agreement with the WGA even if AMPTP continues playing "hard ball" outside of their bargaining room. The SAG Awards grabbed a deal early on to have WGA's stamp of approval for their award show th... WGA Update: Talks Resume on Nov 26
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-17-2007)
It seems that talking between sides will resume very soon inside Hollywood. Variety reports that AMPTPA and WGA have issued the following statement to the press.
"Leaders from the AMPTP and the WGA have mutually agreed to resume formal negotia... WGA Update: BSG & BIONIC Shut Down
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-16-2007)
Due to the WGA strike, production has officially shut down for NBC-Universal shows BIONIC WOMAN and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. We knew they would run out of scripts soon and Hollywood Reporter has now confirmed that point of time happened this week. "Bion... AMPTP & WGA Resume Strike Discussions
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 01-23-2008)
A joint press release has been given to the media by the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers indicating that they will resume discussions in hopes of resolving this strike. The statement says tha... WGA/AMPTP Deal Needs Approval
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)
It really does look like it will be over soon if all goes as planned. The latest press release from Reuters, which I'll place below, says Hollywood studios and writers have agreed to a new deal but the language inside the contract needs to be ha... DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-26-2008)
I am not Uatu, though I am still a Watcher. I observe all which occurs throughout this sprawling realm known as Mania. I see, I observe and I weigh. On the brink of revealing himself and others of his kind to the world, Nathan Petrelli was shot. Let us lo... Ron Moore Talks BSG Season 4 in StarBurst Mag
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-13-2007)
If you're a fan of the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series and you'd like to get some elements of the upcoming season four (final season), series co-creator Ronald Moore has talked a bit about it in the latest magazine edition of Starburst. The fellow geeks o... WGA Files Charges Against AMPTP with NLRB
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
It's getting really ugly now, folks (as if it wasn't ugly enough)...The WGA have now filed charges against the AMPTP with the National Labor Relations Board. The move came with a message from the WGA negotiators after AMPTP walked away from the table last... How the strike affects 'Justice League', 'G.I. Joe' and more (Sat 11-10-2007)
A Variety article analyzing the impact of the WGA strike sheds light on the status of several comic book movie adaptations: Major tentpoles are the most vulnerable should the strike drag on. Warner Bros. execs are nervous about how to proceed with 'Jus...What's that WGA strike about anyway?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-07-2007)
Possible SAG Strike Fall Out Details
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-13-2008)
A few months ago----after weeks of back and forth between both sides----the WGA and AMPTP found a way to resolve their issues and the show went on. But now, we're heading back into those murky waters of "what could be" in terms of the near futur... Strike Witches Episode 09
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-04-2008)
What They SayYoshika pulls off an impressive combat tactic and wins a simulated dogfight. The rapid improvement in Yoshika’s skills annoys Perrine, who suspects that Sakamoto must have secretly given Yoshika personal training sessions allowing her t... WGA Denies Waivers for Globes & Oscars
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
As expected, the WGA has denied temporary interim agreements for its writers to pen for The Academy Awards and The Golden Globe ceremonies. The Associated Press says the guild released a letter on Monday evening explaining to the Hollywood Foreign Press A... LOST Cut in Half & Related WGA News
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)
Executive producer Carlton Cuse explained to Entertainment Weekly the current plans for LOST if the WGA strike is prolonged. The season was intended to air 16 episodes in order next spring but it's now reported that it will be shortened to 8 episodes... Strike Witches Episode 10
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-11-2008)
What They SayIn her encounter with Neuroi, Yoshika makes an unauthorized decision. As a result, Minna grounds her and confines her to her room for a certain period of time. However, a pressing matter arises which leaves Yoshika no choice but to sneak out ... Joss leads Mutant Enemy Strike against Hollywood
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-04-2007)
As the WGA strike marches on without resolution and films like 'Justice League', 'G.I. Joe' and 'Wolverine' hang in the balance, fans are becoming increasingly involved in the dispute. Last week 'Smallville' showrunner Al Gough raffled off Lex Luthor in a... Writers strike is kryptonite for 'Superman' sequel (Tue 11-06-2007)
'Superman Returns' actor Brandon Routh says the Hollywood writers strike spells temporary kryptonite for the 'Man of Steel' sequel. In speaking with ThisIsNorthScotland.co.uk Routh said that the new Superman film is, "supposed to be happening. They'...Marvel Studios and WGA Sign Interim Agreement (Fri 01-25-2008)
Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment Inc., and the striking Writers Guild of America Thursday said they have reached an interim agreement. The comprehensive pact will put writers immediately back to work on the Marvel Studios development...Strike Witches Episode 07
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2008)
Sometimes it is all about the panties. Or the lack of them…
What They Say:One morning, Erica Hartmann finds part of her uniform missing. Nonchalantly strolling into the locker room, she puts on someone else’s uniform and goes on duty which c... 'Justice League' to be halted by strike? (Mon 11-19-2007)
The Hollywood Reporter has the latest report of fallout from the WGA union strike. While screenwriters have stopped work until the issues of fair compensation for digital media are resolved, some films and TV shows are now showing signs of suffering from ...Strike Witches Episode 02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-11-2008)
What They SayOn their journey to Britannia, Yoshika and the others are assaulted by mysterious invaders called the Neuroi, menacing beings from another world. In order to buy time until reinforcements arrive, Major Sakamoto sallies forth alone, only to be... MRC & Spyglass Make Deals with WGA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
Another two production companies have followed the trend of making interim deals with the WGA, says Variety. Both Spyglass Entertainment and Media Rights Capital are joining the fray which includes; Worldwide Pants, United Artists and The Weinstein C... United Artists and WGA Make a Deal
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
Despite the fact that parent company MGM wants no part of it, United Artists has inked an interim deal with the WGA in much the same way that David Letterman did last week through his company Worldwide Pants. Variety reports that this deal allows striking... PRINCESS NINE: STRIKE ZONE
by Andrew Hershberger (Fri 09-13-2002)
The exceptional PRINCESS NINE saga continues in this release from ADV Films. If you haven’t done so yet, even if you belong to the “anti-anime” sect, it’s strongly recommended that you check out this wonderful series. Deftly executed by director Tomomi Mo... New Contract Approved by WGA Members
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 02-27-2008)
The members of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today put their final stamp of approval on the deal that ended their 14-week strike, giving writers new rights and protections for work distributed on and c... CBS Returning Shows & Info on Others.
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
CBS has officially announced their returning shows now that the WGA strike has officially ended, which I'll place down below. Expect other networks to officially announce their lineups shortly. For now, we still have Michael Ausiello's guide but it's alwa... 'Justice League' battles the WGA?
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-01-2007)
The New York Times reports that the impending Hollywood writers union strike could derail the 'Justice League' movie.
While Warner Bros. seems to be in a frenzy to push 'Justice League' into production, the Times reports that the films does not appears... What to Watch While the Writer’s Strike
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 11-11-2007)
In the coming weeks, more and more of our beloved shows will be either going into reruns or just going off the air due to the writer’s strike. While this really stinks, it might offer an opportunity to catch up with some series you’ve nev... SAG Causing High Profile Film Delays?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
Even though the WGA strike may officially be over, executives around Hollywood are still hesitant about the future of some high profile projects. Variety has just published an in-depth feature on why some projects are getting delayed or bypassed if they c... One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run... SAG concerns circle 'Justice League' and 'Transformers 2' (Thu 02-28-2008)
The WGA strike is over! The DGA contract is settled. All is well with Hollywood, right? Not so fast. The Screen Actors Guild also has a contract up this year and jitters over those negotiations, and the possibility of a strike, has the studios proceeding...Horror Scripters Exorcise Their Rites at Warner Bros. Rally
by Den Shewman (Thu 11-29-2007)
It was a moment that could have come from the deleted scenes of The Exorcist: several priests (and one nun) chanting “Out, demons, out!” as they make the sign of the Crossand sprinkle holy water on a victim they claim is possessed by demons. B... Lies, Half-Truths & False Intel!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-15-2008)
Who needs speculative spewing gossip rags when the actual production staff—executive producers, directors and stars--- will do the dirty work themselves?
Welcome back Maniacs to our second installment of the Top Maniacal Rumors of the We... Michael Bay Prepping TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
It's obvious from previous interviews that the writers already have a rough outline of the characters and overall story for the future but with the WGA strike in effect, the production of Transformers 2 is still a bit shaky at the current time. We also ha... You're Under Arrest Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-28-2003)
What They SayThe Review!Another installment of the series brings some enjoyable moments and brings back one of the favorite “villains” of the series in the form of Strike Man.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc i... Director Says JUSTICE LEAGUE 'On Schedule'
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-07-2007)
George Miller, the director of the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, has went on record today stating that there was no WGA issues in relation to this upcoming project out of Warner Bros. The director wouldn't confirm any casting rumors but told the Sy... Updated: How Long Before Your Shows Go Dark?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
Ausiello has once again updated his list of shows that are remaining before they go dark. Some shows aren't on the list because production companies have been quiet on how many shows were produced and filmed, especially shows set for early 2008. Ausi... The New JUSTICE LEAGUE Cast?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-19-2007)
A Warner Bros. source told Robert Sanchez at IESB last Monday that the cast for the JLA film was locked and would be made public within a week. This was in spite of trade reports two weeks ago that pointed out that the film was in question due to the WGA ... Transformers 2 to start shooting on June 2nd 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura tells IESB.net that 'Transformers 2' is slated to roll cameras on June 2nd, WGA strike not withstanding. "We have a very fine outline and we know exactly where we want go with the movie but until this writers strike c...SUPERMAN, JLA & BATMAN Speculation Continues
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
This seems a bit strange to pass along to you fellow Maniacs because strictly speaking (typing), it's not exactly news but I noticed this getting discussed in the Transformers 2 talkback (and 14 scoop emails), due to SHH publishing it earlier, s... Producer Heyman Explains Delay for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-30-2008)
Another update has popped up online for the much-talked about delay of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While doing some surprise promoting for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in New York, CS' Edward Douglas caught up with the "Potter" pro... HEROES:ORIGINS Scrapped For Now
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)
The HEROES:ORIGINS spin-off has been placed on hold due to WGA strike concerns, says Variety. NBC has been planning to air this six-episode series during the scheduled hiatus of the network's original series, HEROES. It would feature a look... 'Justice League' braces for impact (Mon 01-14-2008)
Twin reports from IESB.net and Entertainment Weekly suggest this week is do or die for the 'Justice League' movie. IESB now reports that the biggest hurdle to the movie is the script. The current one isn't ready for production and the WGA strike severely...Will Marvel make a movie for 2009?
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2008)
Marvel, the full-blown film studio, has two movies coming out this year. But have labor disputes made it impossible for them to produce a theatrical release for 2009?
The Hollywood Reporter checks in with Marvel big wig David Maisel, who admits the write... Lionsgate leaps on 'Conan'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-11-2008)
A report from today's Variety indicates that Lionsgate has secured the North American distribution rights to Nu Image/Millennium Films' soon-to-be-filmed movie 'Conan the Barbarian' based on the classic pulp and comics character created by Robert E. Howar... Roger Avary Continues Forward in WOLFENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-05-2008)
It seems that the team behind the Silent Hill adaptation are moving forward with their upcoming adaptation of best selling video game Return to Castle Wolfenstein, reports Eurogamer. Preproduction was originally delayed due to the WGA strike and a previou... Megan Gale ramps up for 'Justice League' (Sat 02-09-2008)
Model-turned-actress Megan Gale told the Sydney Morning Herald that she's happy the WGA strike delayed the production start on George Miller's 'Justice League' movie. "We were due to go into production in February, which freaked me out a bit &hellip...Miller says 'Justice League' is on schedule (Sat 12-08-2007)
The Sydney Morning Herald contains a small blurb about how the WGA strike is affecting 'Justice League'. In short, it isn't. George Miller said his new film Justice League of America wasn't affected by the recent writers' strike in the US and is expect...SUPERMAN Sequel Begins Script Phase
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-12-2008)
Now that the WGA strike is over, it seems Superman: Man of Steel--the sequel to Superman Returns---is back in business for director Bryan Singer. The director updated the status to Empire Online where he mentions the script development is beginning right ... 'Transformers 2' ramping up fast (Wed 02-13-2008)
In her Variety blog, Anne Thompson gives an account of Michael Bay's presentation of 'Transformers' F/X technology on the Sony lot. During the presentation, Bay admits he has been working on the 'Transformers 2' script during the WGA Strike (he's not a g...Three More for 24 Prequel Movie
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)
We certainly have some TV action today, don't we Maniacs? Another bit of information has passed the news wires informing us that Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) will be joining the 2 hour prequel movie as well as season 7 of "24" for Fox... Producer Talks G.I JOE and TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-08-2008)
Our friend Robert Sanchez over at IESB has published a decent interview with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, a man who's working on two high profile projects for Paramount & Dreamworks, G.I Joe and Transformers 2. For "Joe", the producer ex... AFTRA Warns SAG on Contract Delay
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-03-2008)
It seems the split between AFTRA and SAG in regards to the upcoming contract discussions continue to grow, reports Variety. The former is warning the Screen Actors Guild that their patience is wearing thin on delaying any talks with AMPTP.Here's the full ... Fox Adjusts 08 Lineup, 24 Postponed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-08-2007)
With the WGA strike under way and reports of both sides digging their heels into trenches well into the 2008 year, Fox Television has adjusted their lineups for the coming season. Some canned shows will air on different days while others are being po... Frank Langella Talks Future of PERRY WHITE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)
Nothing real surprising out of this news but I'll pass it along at any rate. Due to the WGA strike being full in effect and the rumored tidbits on Warner Bros. being gunshy on releasing a new SUPERMAN film, the sequel to the Bryan Singer is up in the... '10' - It's the years, not the mileage
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 10-03-2007)
Ten years ago Keith Giffen and Shannon Eric Denton first came up with the idea for their graphic novel, '10'. Inspired by a short story written in 1924 by Richard Connell called "The Most Dangerous Game," '10' tells the story of a man who receives a le... Rogen likes Chow or Jaa for Kato role in 'Green Hornet' (Wed 11-28-2007)
Seth Rogen may seem like an unlikely candidate to play 'The Green Hornet', but fan befuddlement over the actor's attachment to the project hasn't stopped him and co-writer Evan Goldberg from diving in, at ease as far as the WGA strike allows. Rogen told ...Studios Continue Forward Despite SAG Worries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 10-08-2008)
Last year, you'll likely remember the constant worries and coverage of the pending WGA strike and how Hollywood was planning for the worse by kicking production into gear on a number of projects so their line-ups would be filled up. Well, we cut to a year... 'Justice League' hopes fading? (Tue 01-08-2008)
IESB reports that the reason Warner Bros has not announced a 'Justice League' cast is, in fact, the the movie project is in peril. “Justice League is indeed in danger of not starting production on time and maybe even getting scrapped altogether&rdq...The Show Must Go On
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The year 2007 was punctuated by the release of the final Harry Potter tome, by the start of the fourteen-week WGA strike, and by the deaths of some of SF’s and fantasy’s top writers, chief amongst those Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Jordan. But as ... WB Confirms JUSTICE LEAGUE On Hold
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-17-2008)
Warner Bros. has finally confirmed that Justice League has been placed on hold, pending the WGA strike and a possible SAG strike in June-July. The studio let their options lapse on Tuesday, reports Variety. Apparently, the studio does want a script re-wri... No Dinobots in TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Director Michael Bay has given two updates to report on Transformers 2. In the first, Bay told the Sanchez clan over at IESB that his script outline calls for no Dinobots appearing anywhere in the upcoming sequel. The second update is the director te... Haggis Looking For RANGER'S APPRENTICE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
A day after United Artists made an interim deal with the WGA, the studio is now looking to get the ball rolling forward while other studios are left out in the cold. The smaller branch, led by Cruise and Wagner, had hopes to adapt the childrens fanta... PRISON BREAK: Bag and Burn
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 11-14-2007)
Do you feel that? Do ya feel it? Well, do ya? It’s the writer’s strike slicing away at your favorite shows. We were supposed to get several more episodes of Prison Break before the mid season finale but in order to make sur... Amazon Producing Fantasy CHILD
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
Amazon.com is breaking into the film industry by heading into production of The Stolen Child, which is based on the fantasy novel by Keith Donahue. Variety reports the Seattle-based corporation optioned the rights late 2006 and had screenwriter Ron Nyswan... Amy Adams is Enchanted in MUSEUM 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)
The rising actress, who recently starred in Disney's Enchanted and Charlie Wilson's War, has been cast opposite Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum 2. Variety reports the actress playing one of an undetermined historical figure who falls for the secur... Mummy Joe, Babylon Butchered & Bloom Madness!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-11-2008)
Welcome to our next edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, the place to cover all those wild and wacky rumors that sometimes were a bit too unsubstantiated to cover elsewhere. This week was filled with some big ones, enough so that vocal Maniacs ... McGowen & Rodriguez Team Up for RED SONJA
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
It seems nothing will stop the newly coupled Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan from teaming up again after their Planet Terror effort. For the past year, they've been trying to get a remake of the cult classic Barbarella off the ground with McGowan set to... New Set Photos for DA VINCI Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)
Some new set photos for the upcoming Da Vinci Code prequel Angels & Demons have popped up online courtesy of Trovacinema. Click on the link to see photos of Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer and Pierfrancesco Favino. The upcoming prequel stars Tom H... Mania's Top Maniacal Rumors: Let's Talk War Machines and Wonder Woman
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-02-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers. If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarrod... Rice-A-Roni To Save JOURNEYMAN
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-16-2007)
So, those of you who read my early review of Journeyman know that I’m not surprised to see the series getting the axe and that I’m not terribly disappointed about it. I do have sympathy for fans of the show though. I’ve seen ma... Visual FX Nominations Lowered to Seven
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)
On December 17, there were 15 movies up for the VFX award at the next Academy Awards. That list has been lowered to seven, reports Variety. Some notables did not make the list such as Harry Potter 5 and Spider-Man 3. I'll put the list below but for the fu... Top Maniacal Rumors: Connor Reunion, Lethal Sequel and Gladiator America
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Lionsgate Buys NA Rights to CONAN Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-11-2008)
Lionsgate has picked up the North American distribution rights to the new Conan The Barbarian from production companies Nu Image/Millennium Films. Variety also reports that while this film's progress stalled because of the WGA strike, Millennium Films is ... Apple iTunes and Studios Begin Movie Rentals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
The press release I got in the inbox this morning is the major reason that we have a WGA strike going on right now. It's also a reason that many people are holding off on buying a Blu-Ray or an HD-DVD player. Here's the press release folks..
Apple® t... NIGHTMARE Series Getting Remade..
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-29-2008)
There goes the whispers of a possible Freddy sequel on the horizon..Variety is reporting that Platinum Dunes is now developing a re-start of the of Nightmare on Elm Street series. This deal comes as production nears for Friday the 13th, a New Line re-laun... And the RAZZIE Contenders Are... (Tue 01-22-2008)
There may be some question as to how (if) the Academy Awards will air in the midst of this WGA strike but there's no doubt that the 28th edition of the Razzie Awards will go onward the night before any Oscars statues are passed around. From the ...Short List of Directors for WOLFMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)
Well, AICN had it right that Brett Ratner was being considered for the job of directing The Wolfman, after Mark Romanek dropped out due to creative differences. But Ratner isn't the only one on the list, says the Hollywood Reporter. Frank Darabont, James ... 'Superman' actors uncertain of 'Justice League' effect (Tue 11-13-2007)
MTV Movies Blog chatted up 'Superman Returns' actors James Marsden and Frank Langella, to find out what effect the 'Justice League' movie may have on the sequel film 'Man of Steel'. Turns out the actors aren't that much far ahead of the rest of us. &ldqu...Common says 'Justice League' future is up to the fans (Tue 03-25-2008)
Common told MTV Movies Blog that he's not 100% sure the 'Justice League' movie will happen, but he's very hopeful that he will play the big-screen Green Lantern after all. “I would love to say it will go through,” Common told MTV News. &ldquo...Justice League on Hold! (Wed 01-16-2008)
IESB.net reports that production start on George Miller's 'Justice League' feature film has officially been postponed. Their source, a member of the film's crew told them that the current production staff on location in Australia were given one week's te...Singer done with 'Superman'? 'Justice League' on hold? (Thu 01-03-2008)
Anne Thompson's Thompson on Hollywood blog at Variety puts the spotlight on Christopher Nolan and 'The Dark Knight' but also has some interesting tidbits about other DC Comics films. Thompson hears that the prospect of director Bryan Singer returning to ...Del Toro Prefers FRANKENSTEIN Mini-Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Director-producer Guillermo del Toro may be up to his ears in the post-production of Hellboy II:The Golden Army and can pen no screenplay while the WGA is under strike rules but that's not stopping him from eagerly preparing the next adaptation of Fr... TOS 'Guardian' Writer Ellison Denies STAR TREK Rumor
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-13-2007)
Last month, there was a story circulating that the new STAR TREK film would have story elements taken from the TOS episode "Guardians of Forever" and that Harlan Ellison, writer for that episode would be a bit about angry about that fact since h... How Long Before Your Shows Go Dark?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
The time is near when the television shows we watch will go dark due to the shortened seasons caused by the WGA/AMPTP Strike. In some cases, depending on your preferences, that moment has already occurred. BIONIC WOMAN wrapped up... Vaughn wants "balls" for 'Thor' (Mon 12-03-2007)
If 'Thor' director Matthew Vaughn has his way, he'll cast an unknown to play Marvel's God of Thunder. "There’s one British guy I’m thinking of but he’s totally unknown. Actors today seem to have forgotten how to be real men. You wa...Trailer for 24: REDEMPTION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-17-2008)
If you caught the re-airing of the pilot of "Fringe", you would have seen the trailer for Fox's upcoming 2-hour prequel 24: Redemption. If you didn't catch it, well, you can check it out by clicking here. The prequel movie will be covering the s... WB and DC Executives Talk Comic Properties
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-18-2008)
Those of you Maniacs around last summer will remember the madness known as Justice League and how every other day, some new tidbit was coming across the wires about the film getting fast tracked to theaters for Warner Bros. and DC Comics. At first, the fe... 'Mad Max' actor to play Martian Manhunter in 'Justice League'? (Tue 02-26-2008)
Now that the WGA strike is over the 'Justice League' rumors can resume. Back and forth on the web these past few weeks is that the shoot might be moving to Canada...or not. It might feature Batman and Superman...or not. It might be delayed until 2010... ...'The Surrogates' set for 11/20/2009 release (Thu 02-21-2008)
Variety reports on the release schedule shuffle that's occurring in the wake of the WGA strike. Disney's 'The Surrogates', starring Bruce Willis, is now set for release the weekend before the holiday on Nov. 20, 2009. The film is based on the Top Shelf Co...Segal works to get 'Shazam' right (Sun 03-02-2008)
Director Peter Segal told SCI FI Wire the WGA strike has thrown his film production cycle out of sync. Normally, he'd hope to be further along on 'Shazam!' while his work on the current film 'Get Smart' winds down. However, the fact that John August has o...Mania on this Day: KOTOR Remembered, Sahara Confusion and JLA Direction
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 08-02-2008)
After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time.
Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we&rsquo... LaBeouf iffy on 'Y: The Last Man' (Sun 01-20-2008)
Shia LaBeouf is a busy young actor. He's currently at work on 'Indiana Jones 4' and anchors the blockbuster franchise 'Transformers 2'. He's also rumored to be the front runner to appear in the filmed adaptation of Brian K. Vaughn's 'Y: The Last Man'. In...Ayelet Zurer Lands Lead in Da VINCI Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 04-24-2008)
Tom Hanks has a new female lead for his next project Angels & Demons, reports Entertainment Weekly. Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer (Munich, Vantage Point) will be playing the role of Vittoria Vetra in the upcoming Da Vinci Code prequel. Naomi Watts was... Paramount Sets Angelina Jolie as Spy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
Paramount Pictures has bought the life rights to intelligence operative Kath Lynn Austin, reports Variety. The trade says that the studio plans to make an action thriller based on her work in the world of arms trafficking and terrorism. The studio has set... Bruckheimer Talks PRINCE OF PERSIA
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)
While attending the press junket for National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Frosty over at Collider had a chance to discuss the future of producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The next big film is PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME and Bruckheimer had some things to... USA Network Cancels 4400 and DEAD ZONE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
After months of speculation on the matter, the USA Network has officially cancelled two genre dramas, The 4400 and Dead Zone. Rumors have been lively that these two shows would but cut out of the schedule but the WGA strike gave the fans some optimism tha... Englund Not Returning for NIGHTMARE Restart
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 02-04-2008)
Last week's press announcement on the Nightmare on Elm Street series getting remade used the words "complete overhaul" and it seems that does indeed point to Robert Englund no longer appearing as the iconic Freddy Krueger. Sources... STAR TREK Pushed to May 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)
Paramount has decided to shuffle around their major theatrical release schedule now that the WGA strike has officially ended, reports Variety. Their highest profile move is the upcoming Star Trek adventure getting a push from Chri... Casey Affleck's Troubles With the KIND ONE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-06-2008)
Casey Affleck is attached to star in period noir drama The Kind One, reports Variety. The film will be based on the just-published novel by Tom Epperson, who is also set to pen the screenplay when the WGA strike is officially over. Gone Baby Gone producer... Brad Pitt Out of STATE OF PLAY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-22-2007)
Brad Pitt won't be reteaming with Edward Norton for the first time since FIGHT CLUB after all. He has left the project STATE OF PLAY due to script concerns, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The trade says that the actor and director Kevin MacDonald have be... Naomi Watts Cast in DA VINCI Prequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Production may have halted, due to the WGA strike, but casting is moving forward for ANGELS & DEMONS. The New York Post reports that actress Naomi Watts is set to star opposite Tom Hanks in the upcoming prequel to the smash hit, THE DA VINCI CODE. The... JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK
by Eric Moro (Fri 08-24-2001)
Impressive and fun are the two words that can be used to describe Kevin Smith's JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK. The last of the writer/director/actor's Jersey-based slacker films, the View Askew/Dimension Films production sets out to accomplish what its t... Susco Wants Zombie Action in MONSTER ISLAND
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 12-06-2007)
Screenwriter Stephen Susco (The Grudge) has told Ryan Rotten that he's in the early stages of developing the Zombie Epic MONSTER ISLAND, based on the created works by David Wellington. The author first told the story about zombies in New York through a se... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #06
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 11-29-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Vanderbilt Writing SPIDER-MAN 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-31-2007)
It seems that SPIDER-MAN 4 now officially has someone attached to the project. After months of searching, Entertainment Weekly reports that Sony has hired James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, The Rundown) to write the script for this fourth installment of the web-hu... WOLVERINE Details Leaked Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 11-03-2007)
A plot detail has surfaced online for X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE courtesy of Stuff.co.nz. The information gives shooting locations, timing for one explosive scene, budget and what time (decade) the events of this tale takes place. If you'd like to know this... Doomed JLA, More Mutants & Ant Man!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
Welcome to another edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week!
For this week’s list, Mania does its best fly on the wall routine to get updates on the mega-hyped Justice League movie, the final Harry Potter production and a couple of Marve... Wahlberg and Berg Ready for Drug Dealer Film
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
Another Medellin cartel flick by those "Entourage" creators? Well, sorta...Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson, executive producers of the HBO show, are moving forward on an Untitled Drug Dealer biopic set around Vietnam veteran Jon Roberts. Both... 'Superman' still grounded? (Sat 01-12-2008)
An article in Variety seems contemplates notion that Bryan Singer won't return to the director's chair for 'Superman: The Man of Steel'. Bad box office of the original and bad timing on the sequel have plagued prospects for the production. Singer ...Wiseman Returns to Adapting GEARS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
There were reports last year of director Len Wiseman being the choice to lead the upcoming adaptation of Gears of War, the best selling videogame from Epic Games and Microsoft. In fact, it was at one time being fast tracked as a possible Summer-Fall 2008 ... BOURNE 4 Plans, Mummy Spin-offs & More!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 02-23-2008)
With the WGA strike finally over, studios have been a bit more talkative about their future plans and in some cases, making extensive changes to their 2009 line up. In a latest feature piece over at Variety, the trade broke down plans for Universal P... Designer lends MAGNETO, GREEN LANTERN insights
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)
You've seen character designer Aaron Sims' work in 'Incredible Hulk' and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor'. And, if he has his way, you'll be seeing his work soon in the planned X-Men spin-off 'X-Men Origins: Magneto'.Although the film was hampered ... CBS Films Takes on BEASTLY
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)
CBS Films have sunk their claws into their potential first property, a new horror concept called BEASTLY, based on a novel by young-adult author Alex Flinn. Executives at the corporate expressed hopes of getting their first theatrical movie released by la... Daniel Craig Updates on BOND 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)
While Daniel Craig attended the GOLDEN COMPASS press junket in London, some press had a chance to pose some questions his way. Two freelance reporters, Heather Newgen & Edward Douglas, wanted to clear the air with Craig on past JAMES BOND 22 news. Whi... Mania on this Day: Collateral Cruise, Speedy Mishaps & Castle Delays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-14-2008)
After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time. Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we’l... Charles Roven on 'Justice League' vs. 'The Dark Knight' and more (Thu 01-24-2008)
IESB chatted with producer Chuck Roven who talked candidly about the percieved conflict between Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise and the postponed 'Justice League' feature. First up, Roven said he's hopeful that another superhero movie on his watch c...Top Manical Rumors: Tranformers Reborn, Super Girlfriends & Justice Delays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... Prison Break Confirmed for Season 4
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)
Fox has greenlit a fourth season for "Prison Break," while the network confirmed that "The Return of Jezebel James" wouldn't be back, reports Variety Fox has ordered 22 more "Prison Break" episodes from 20th Century Fox TV. T... Joker's Girlfriend, Superman Returns & Beyond!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
Welcome to the latest edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, where we cover genre entertainment buzz ranging from wild speculation to straight from the horse’s mouth. Today we’ll cover everything from Lex Luthor putting on Freddy’s ... More Time to Get LOST
by Associate News Editor (Fri 05-09-2008)
ABC has announced that the series LOST will offer 17 hours per year for the 2009 and 2010 seaon -- not the previously planned 16 hours.
The network added two hours to the show's production plan because the WGA strike knocked three hours out of ... Strike Witches Episode 05
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-07-2008)
When young women work closely together, is it inevitable that they will develop feelings for each other?
What They Say:Shirley the speed freak is obsessed with trying to exceed sonic speed. Busybody Francesca Luccini meddles with the adjustments of Shirl... Holiday Special
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-23-2007)
A commenter here at Mania believes that I don’t like holiday episodes of TV series based on my review of the Christmas Special episode of Supernatural. Well, I didn't actually hate that episode, I just thought it was sub-par compared to the res... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... Strike Witches Episode 11
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)
Returning to base only to find that they’re out of a job, the Strike Witches are spread to the wind.
What They SayThe First Special Assault Force, a.k.a. the Warlock, is assigned to Britannia as a new anti-Neuroi force. Minna and some others, who h... Strike Witches Episode 01
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayYoshika Miyafuji is a fourteen-year-old girl who possesses magical powers that can heal. One day she is approached by Mio Sakamoto, Major of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing a.k.a. Strike Witches to join her team. A few days after Yoshika turns d... Strike Season
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)
The strike is over. TV will continue. Well, most of it anyway. Okay, so it isn’t all roses but some shows will return with a slight break and then squeeze out a few more episodes and then be back in the fall. Hopefully. So I star... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayKira is still trying to come to terms with being the reluctant pilot of the Strike Gundam. Now, he and veteran mobile armor pilot Mu La Flaga must defend the state-of-the-art Archangel and its crew while being pursued by Commander Le Creuset ... Murphy on 'Transformers 2' strike concerns (Mon 09-10-2007)
'Transformers' producer Don Murphy gives fans an update on the status of 'Transformers 2' from his message boards. "For those of you most anxious about 'Transformers 2', the silence you hear is primarily because people are fretting about a presumed st...Strike Witches Episode 08
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-27-2008)
Is it wrong that I want them to go back to the pure fanservice material at this point instead of playing at character stories?
What They Say:Akagi, the aircraft carrier that transported Yoshika from the Empire of Fuso, makes a port call at Port Witches. ... Strike Witches Episode 03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-21-2008)
Adapting to what life is like in the military, Yoshika tries to keep to her principles once again.
What They Say:
Yoshika makes her decision to join the Strike Witches. Lynette Bishop, another rookie witch who is 15 years old, shows Yoshika around. Alth... Kaleido Star: New Wings Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-17-2006)
What They SayAll the world is a stage and Sora Naegino is learning that the hard way. After dropping out of the Circus Festival Competition Sora decides to quit the Kaleido Stage and she goes home to Japan to spend time with her family. What she wasn't e... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... BSG Season 4 Likely Split 2008-2009
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-20-2007)
While denying a rumor about President Laura Roslin's(actress Mary McDonnell) character leaving the show halfway through Season 4, executive producer Ronald Moore and his wife fueled more speculation that the rumored split between the first half and s... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... COUNTER-STRIKE: CONDITION ZERO announced
by Troy Roberts (Wed 02-13-2002)
Sierra Entertainment has officially announced COUNTER-STRIKE: CONDITION ZERO for the PC.CONDITION ZERO, a team-based action game, is being developed by Gearbox Software and Valve Software. The game is based on Valve's popular online game COUNTER-STRIKE, a... Strike Witches Episode 04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)
Yoshika continues to settle into life as a member of the Strike Witches which means it’s time to start learning more about the others.
What They Say:Yoshika gradually orients herself to life as a member of Strike Witches. However, she is condemned ... TV Wasteland: The Writers' Strike Alters Viewing Habits Over the Long Term
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 05-26-2008)
The last big writer's strike was credited with the success of smaller cable networks that weren’t effected by the strike at that time. We’ve discussed here before the possibility of this year’s writer’s strike helping create a larg... Nominee "No Shows" at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-05-2008)
As expected, the SAG has sided with the WGA on the upcoming Golden Globe Award Show. It certainly has us wondering if NBC will even air the ceremony that was expected to air in little over a week since nobody will show up to claim their awards...The very ... Stardate 0009.18: How to be an Alien
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-18-2000)
My colleague Antony at Star Trek Central reported this week a rumor that Tom Paris and B`Elanna Torres would get married 2/3 of the way through Voyager`s current season. But one of my Paramount sources says that, unless they`ve re-shot the ending of `Driv... Midnight Strike Force
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-15-2006)
What They SayA super-secret cult of lesbians performs erotic experiments on bodies from the local hospital! Their purpose: to revive the spirit of their ancient leader in a virile human form. Now it\'s up to the Midnight Strike Force, a team of busty just... Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-26-2004)
What They SayWith the death of his mother, a nerdy third-year middle school student, Taro Hanaukyo, traveled to Tokyo to meet his grandfather. What Taro saw there was a huge estate that was so immense he couldn\'t see from one end to the other, as well a... Shootfighter Tekken Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-21-2004)
What They SayHigh school student Kiichi is on the fast track to martial arts super-stardom. An expert in the deadly Nanshin Shadow Style, he faces the challenge of his life: the long-awaited grudge match with his father\'s arch-nemesis, the champion of Wo... Wedding Peach Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-29-2004)
What They SayLove is on the run as the deliciously wicked Lady Raindevila conspires to rid the world of romance and love! However, armed with a mysterious ruby ring left by her mother, the unsuspecting Momoko finds herself caught in the middle of this cos... Lupin the 3rd: Dead or Alive
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-22-2005)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin the 3rd and partners in crime travel to the remote country of Zufu, hoping to unlock the secret treasure of \"Drifting Island.\"
But to make off with the loot, Lupin will have to get past an impenetrable (and lethal) secu... Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Operation 01
by Dani Moure (Fri 04-16-2004)
What They SayCenturies in the future, in the year After Colony 195, orbiting space colonies surrounds Earth. The colonists are cruelly oppressed by the Earth Alliance, which deploys huge humanoid fighting machines called Mobile Suits to control the popula... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-14-2006)
What They SayThe Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There, she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs.
Then, inexplicably, Batou and the Major a... Sin Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-15-2003)
What They SayEnter the world of SIN. Sometime 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 called HARDCORPS. Led by Colonel J... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #08
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 03-22-2006)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The New Files Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayNoa is the policewoman of the very near future. With the aid of her zany crewmates and her beloved giant robot suit, Alphonse, she fights crime with an enthusiasm that occasionally outstrips all common sense. So what if she ends up destroying... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-21-2005)
What They SayAfter Operation Spit Break, Patrick Zala, the new leader of the PLANTS,orders the arrest of Lacus Clyne and her father, branding them as traitors. Athrun is given a new mission: to track down the stolen Freedom Gundam, and a new weapon to do ... Demon Warrior Koji
by Giaourus Ericus (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Content: A-
Demon Warrior Koji is a very original, extreme and daring hentai-anime from the artist who made the word "hentai" apply to a genre: Toshio Maeda, creator of Urotsukidoji, Demon Beast Invasion, Nightmare Campus, La Blue Girl and oth...