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Mania Manifesto: Top 5 “Inspirations” for Wall-E
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-01-2008)
...HE LIST?: Wall-E isn’t voiced by The Twilight Zone alum Burgess Meredith – because, well, he’s dead – but the isolated robot is suffering from extreme loneliness as being the only living thing on earth. If the trailer is any ind... New Transformers Movie Wall Graffix (Wed 03-14-2007)
Many of us have seen the Fat Head wall graphics commercials on television. Now Transformers will have their own wall graffixs. Hasbrotoyshop.com has posted listings for three Transformers Movie wall graffix, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Barricade More....Final Trailer for WALL-E
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-12-2008)
The final trailer for Pixar and Disney's upcoming WALL•E has arrived online. The upcoming sci-fi fantasy about a lone robot features the voices of Ben Burtt, Fred Willard and Jeff Garlin. Director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) was back behind the ca... 
Ferrell may get stuck with the FLY ON THE WALL
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-15-2004)
A new comedy movie at Universal is being developed as a possible new project for red-hot funny man Will Ferrell. Titled FLY ON THE WALL, the film is about a down-on-his-luck lawyer who's luck starts to improve after he spares the life of a common house fl... Wall Street Likes Comic Movies
by Jason Lethert (Wed 05-01-2002)
Tuesday, USA
Today ran a story on the big Hollywood summer season, and
obviously comic properties were the cornerstone of the coverage. Wall
Street apparently approves of comic films.
2001 was notorious for being a weak year
for the industry, especi... Box Office: WALL-E Victorious But WANTED Strikes Hard
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-29-2008)
...r’s Wall-E took the top prize for the report by grabbing $62.5 million this weekend. Since Disney and his animation branch debuted the film on 3,992 theater prints around the nation, this has its average at $15,656 per showing. In terms of the fi... Smallville 'Wall of Weird' Updated (Wed 04-21-2004)
The WB's Smallville Torch website now features a link and instructions on how to access Chloe Sullivan's latest "Wall of Weird" files. From there one can also view last year's Chloe Chronicles shorts!"Wall-E" gets a plot!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 02-28-2007)
According to Jim Hill, the upcoming Pixar film, Wall-E, finds Earth as a floating trash heap in space.Jim Hill writes:Earth in fact has become so toxic that -- centuries before our story actually gets underway -- mankind has abandoned the planet. We're no... Rockers team up to pay tribute to Pink Floyd's The Wall
by Randall Larson (Mon 08-15-2005)
Members of rock bands Yes, the Doors, Jethro Tull, Styx and Toto have teamed up to record a tribute to Pink Floyd's classic album The Wall. The new album titled Back Against The Wall, will include vocals by Ian Anderson, and features the playing of Robby ... New Poster for WALL-E Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 02-28-2008)
A new movie poster for Disney/Pixar's WALL•E has appeared online courtesy of Cinematical. The upcoming sci-fi fantasy by director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) will star the voice talents of Ben Burtt, Fred Willard and Jeff Garlin. Stanton penned the... WALL-E Game Announced by THQ
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-04-2008)
THQ has announced plans to release the WALL•E video game in conjunction with the film's eagerly awaited theatrical debut from Disney/Pixar in the summer of 2008. WALL•E is anticipated to launch across all major gaming systems including the Xbox ... 4-Minute Featurette for WALL-E
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-16-2008)
A new four minute featurette for Pixar's anticipated WALL•E has popped up online courtesy of Starz. The next animation was written and directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) and stars Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger ... Disney Releasing WALL E on DVD and Blu-Ray Nov. 18
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)
...lease for Wall-E. The robot tale will be available in both single-disc and triple-disc version on November 18, 2008, with the latter version coming with special features about the film's robot heroes, including Web vignettes and an interactive storyboo... New Trailer for Pixar's WALL-E
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)
A new trailer for WALL•E has made its way online exclusively for Myspace's Trailer section. The trailer shows the lone little robot dubbed WALL•E dealing with the Pixar logo and then dealing with boredom in his little scrap heap until a shi... New Extended Clip for Pixar's WALL-E
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-09-2008)
A new extended clip has popped up online for Pixar's upcoming Wall-E. Director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) is once again behind the storyline for Pixar. The upcoming animation stars Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger and Kath... First image from Pixar's "WALL-E"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 01-18-2007)
Pixar has released the first image for the upcoming film WALL-E via a letter to shareholders from Disney's Robert A. Iger.The image features the film's title character which is slated for a June 2008 release.Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) is directing the ... Disney set's release dates for "Narnia," "National Treasure 2," and Pixar's "Wall-E"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-03-2006)
Walt Disney Pictures has set the release dates for National Treasure 2, The Chronicles of Narnia: Price Caspian and Pixar's Wall-E.National Treasure 2 - December 21, 2007The Chronicles of Narnia: Price Caspian - May 16, 2008Wall-E - June 27, 2008 Pixar's "WALL-E" gets some plot
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-19-2007)
According to Variety, the upcoming Pixar film, WALL-E, is believed to be about a young robot looking for a home in outer space.Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) will direct the film.WALL-E will be released on June 27, 2008.KJ's Take: Not a big surprise.... WALL-E Meets a Magnet
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-22-2008)
In the first vignette back in February, Wall-E met a vacuum. In their latest second clip, the title character is meets a magnet. You can check out both clips by clicking on the links. The upcoming Pixar animation stars Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney... Wall-E
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-04-2007)
Release Date: June 27, 2008 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Director: Andrew Stanton Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton Cast: Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Ben BurttGenre: Adventure, A... Third Trailer for Pixar's WALL E Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-20-2008)
Pixar has released a third full trailer titled "Cities" for their upcoming WALL•E courtesy of IGN, which I'll place down below. You can also watch a ton of clips, teasers, featurettes and trailers via our "Wall E" database li... HOLLOW MAN: Paul Verhoeven - Part I
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 08-03-2000)
If one was to philosophically understand what Paul Verhoeven is trying to accomplish with the much anticipated Hollow Man, perhaps you could sum it up as, `The art of invisibility without being invisible.` Hollywood is again revisiting the past by re-inve... Mezzo DSA Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Fri 08-05-2005)
What They SayHer name is Mikura, and she’s all about service with a smile.
So what if that service is cracking skulls and the smile happens to be on the other end of a loaded gun? With a killer body, vicious skills and an attitude to match, Mikura... TV Feature Interview: Scare Tactics
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 10-04-2008)
With the addition of Tracy Morgan as the host Scare Tactics has quickly become one of the SCIFI Channel’s most popular shows. It’s sort of like Punk’d crossed with Jackass for the sci-fi horror set. At the recent Digital Press Weekend we... The GORMENGHAST Saga
by Andrew Osmond (Wed 06-14-2000)
Titus Groan, the first Gormenghast novel, was published in 1946. Its sequel Gormenghast appeared in 1950. Both names are arbitrary; arguably, the first book is more about Gormenghast and the second more on Titus. Titus Alone, the third book, followed in 1... A Spider-Man For All Seasons, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 08-24-2002)
None of us ever had the character to ourselves - not really. From early in his illustrious crime-fighting career, there was a steadily increasing number of avid fans thrilling to his tragedy-tinged adventures. But sometimes, sitting alone with a stack of ... THE TRANSPORTER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-11-2002)
Odds are good that THE TRANSPORTER will do much better in venues where audiences are accustomed to shrugging off screwy plots as disposable packaging for a lot of very impressive kick-ass setpieces. Director Corey Yuen provides his European cast with a fr... 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... Path to HDTV - Revisited!
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-25-2003)
Back in 1999, I wrote a small series of articles entitled the Path to HDTV. At the time, I had spent several months researching and going over all the options as I wanted to get into the HDTV-ready TV market as well as getting away from CRT models. In the... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Toy Maniac: A Look At DC Direct's WATCHMEN Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-26-2008)
NEW FROM DC DIRECT:
At the New York Comic Con this year DC Direct unveiled their very first series of Watchmen movie figures (see pictures here). The first series included the modern versions of the Silk Spectre, The Nite Owl, an Ozymandias figure and, o... Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 06-20-2006)
What They SayAt the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind\'s last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifte... RED FACTION II
by Troy Roberts (Mon 12-16-2002)
No matter what time of year it is, it always seems that the market is flooded with first-person shooter video games. From your titles like JEDI OUTCAST and UNREAL CHAMPIONSHIP to MEDAL OF HONOR, you can always find a plethora of good shooter games on any ... Music to be MYSTified by
by Randall Larson (Fri 05-06-2005)
Internationally renowned composer and producer Jack Wall delivers his latest spellbinding game soundtrack for Myst IV: Revelation. Having received the 2002 Soundtrack of the Year Award from the readers of Game Industry News and a nomination by the Academ... SDCC: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-25-2008)
Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boom and comics creator Jimmy Palmiotti presented the upcoming video game release 'Mortal Kombat vs. The DC Universe' a full room of excited fans at Comic-Con Internation, San Diego today.The game represesnts a melding of the flag... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Cohen Gives an Update for MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-22-2007)
Directors Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) and Rob Cohen seem way ahead of the game when it comes to keeping the online media informed. Cohen is going a bit farther in giving out a lot of behind-the-scene video clips, story details, production photos a... Review: 'Spider-Man 3'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-27-2007)
The review contains some minor spoilers.
I should start by saying that I'm a huge fan of the first two 'Spider-Man' movies. I should also add that I've been a big fan of Sam Raimi's ever since I saw "Evil Dead" at the Roseville Theater the first summer... Review: 'Stardust' on HD-DVD
by El Bicho (Mon 01-07-2008)
Writer/director Matthew Vaughn and co-screenwriter Jane Goldman have created a fun fairy tale based on the graphic novel 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman illustrated by Charles Vess. Fans of the novel will notice changes in the adaptation, but if they are accep... Tyler's Tremendous Tunes
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-23-2005)
Before too much longer, Brian Tyler is going to find himself at the upper echelon of Hollywood film composers. His efforts over the last dozen years have demonstrated a remarkable proclivity toward orchestral melody and stylistic invention that has result... TRSI Serves up a new bundle (Thu 06-26-2003)
Those looking to get lots of discs cheap, look no further:An all new bundle! When the most prestigious university of magic in the land loses Orphen, their most talented student, they\'ll do anything to get him back! And you can watch his adventures at a ...Haibane Renmei Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 04-27-2005)
What They SayA dream of falling from the sky... and then birth. Rakka is born from a large cocoon into the Old Home, greeted by a group of females with small wings on their backs and shining halos above their heads. Soon Rakka\'s own wings grow, a halo is... NFL STREET 2
by James Stevenson (Fri 12-31-2004)
The last NFL STREET was a game that rekindled all of my fond memories for the NFL BLITZ franchise. As with all EA titles, the new features in the sequel help expand the gameplay. But in the case of STREET 2, these features may not be enough to keep the ga... Legend of Crystania Movie (Essential Anime)
by Luis Cruz (Sun 05-09-2004)
What They SayFrom the golden pen of Ryo Mizuno comes an all-new adventure set in the aftermath of the Lodoss Wars! Ashram, desperate to find a home for his people, is tricked into selling his soul. Three hundred years later, Pirotesse\'s devotion to her k... SG-1: Beyond The Gate - Part Two
by Miwa Hirai (Thu 06-13-2002)
Now that STARGATE SG-1 has found a new home for its final season on the Sci-Fi Channel, it seems the potential for quality stories, performances and special effects is better than ever. Today we conclude our chat with executive producer Robert C. Cooper a... SHINOBI
by Troy Roberts (Wed 12-18-2002)
Everyone loves classic video games. And for the most part, people enjoy remakes of those games. One of the biggest things is converting old 2D games into the 3D world of today. SHINOBI, a classic game that came out on the Sega Genesis, is one of those tit... JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED Updates
by News Editor (Fri 07-22-2005)
One of Cinescape's scoopers provided an update and some info on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED series:I was at Comic Con last week, and Sat. evening I attended the Justice League Unlimited panel with Bruce Timm, et. al. We were shown the final episode of this c... Fox Moving TERMINATOR and DOLLHOUSE to Fridays
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-07-2008)
20th Century Fox has passed along their 2008-2009 midseason schedule with one of the obvious points of interest being their decision to air two genre shows on Fridays, which is a night where most shows go to die. Here's the new midseason schedule.
The w... Smallville WOW on WWW
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-18-2002)
Fans can now
visit Smallville snoop Chloe Sullivan's "Wall of Weird"
online. The WB issued this press release yesterday announcing the new web
attraction:
As the second
record-breaking season of the hit action series Smallville goes
into... Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... Eureka Seven Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-12-2007)
What They SayOn their journey to the Great Wall the Gekko makes a pit stop in an outpost on the borders of the Vodarac holy site. Master Norb has prepared one last challenge for the crew in an attempt to prepare them for the task that lies ahead. What exa... Robotech Remastered: Extended Edition Vol. #05
by Luis Cruz (Tue 11-30-2004)
What They SayAs the Southern Cross Defense Corps mount increasingly desperate offensive measures against the attacking Robotech Masters, a smitten Dana Sterling helps Zor Prime - the amnesia-stricken clone of the first Robotech Master - integrate with the... X-Men: Evolution Premeire (Wed 09-18-2002)
The Comics Continuum talked to both Craig Kyle of Marvel Studios and X-Men: Evolution story editor Greg Johnson about the upcoming season premiere. The third season opener, called "Day of Recovery" deals with Professor Xavier's disappearance and the...Basic Harry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-13-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Jerry Goldsmith's sultry and sexy score for Paul Verhoeven's provocative thriller, BASIC INSTINCT, has been given a new lease on life through the new release on Belgium's Prometheus label (XPCD 154), which expands the earli... Cool '60s Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-14-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSEngland's Harkit Records continues to mine the retrograde treasure trove of 1960s film music with three new releases that are a delight of the period. Making its first foray onto CD, George Duning's lighthearted and theatrical s... DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)
...elease of Wall-E (look for our review) and Tropic Thunder. Check out all the different Tropic Thunder releases and look at the Wal-Mart and Best Buy exclusives.
BOX SETS for this week:
300 (Limited Collectors Edition + Digital Copy) ... CITY OF SAINTS AND MADMEN Excerpt #1
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)
DRADIN, HAPPIER THAN HE HAD BEEN SINCE DROPPING the fever at the Sisters of Mercy Hospital, some five hundred miles away and three months in the past, sauntered down Albumuth, breathing in the smell of catfish simmering on open skillets, the tangy broth o... Pedantry, Thy Name is Fandom
by Jason Davis (Mon 12-26-2005)
At this point in the game, we all accept that Jack Bauer on 24 has mystical abilities that allow him to drive across LA County in a matter of minutes. It may take mere mortals such as myself hours to get to the Best Buy less than two miles away, but Jack ... Affleck's daredevil rescue
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-10-2003)
THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES reports that Jennifer Garner, who portrays Elektra in this weekend's DAREDEVIL, was saved from a collision with a wall during shooting by the quick-thinking Ben Affleck. The actress suffered the mishap while in a 'flying' harness and... A Tale of Two Adaptations
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 04-24-2002)
I still fondly remember the day that I managed to snag a copy of Marvel Comics' RETURN OF THE JEDI adaptation days before I was going to see it in the theater. I'm one of those guys who likes to know things in advance, but on my own terms, and when I foun... SONS OF ANARCHY: Pilot
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 09-05-2008)
The Shield, FX’s popular cop drama is finishing up this year, so the network needs a new edgy series to draw buzz to the network, especially since Damages won’t be back next year due to the writer’s strike. What’s really surprising... ALIENS VS. PREDATOR 2
by Dan Weiland (Tue 12-18-2001)
Turn on all the lights. Open the blinds. Grab the stuffed animal that got you through the nights of older-brother induced terror. And for the love of God go to the bathroom first. Not only has Sierra created a terrific game in the way of single player act... Stardate 0008.04 - The plot thickens
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 08-03-2000)
By all reports, fans had a very exciting time at the Slanted Fedora convention in Philadelphia this weekend, where they had to brave a bomb threat and an influx of young Republicans waiting for the political party convention to start. Armin Shimerman, Ren... BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-24-2005)
All right, I promise this will be the last Batman review for a while. Initially, I thought BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT would portray Bruce Wayne's training around the world, as we saw in BATMAN BEGINS. Curiously, this portion of the Dark Knight's biogra... SIX FEET UNDER - Everyone's Waiting
by Jason Davis (Mon 08-22-2005)
Despite the funereal trappings, SIX FEET UNDER was a show about life. Nowhere was this more evident than in the series swansong, "Everyone's Waiting" where the surviving members of the Fisher family, and those that have touched their lives, must emerge fr... Manfredini Chokes With Latest Film Score
by Randall Larson (Thu 08-25-2005)
Harry Manfredini first came into prominence with his fertile and compelling score for the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie in 1980. His inventive musical approach, which
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included a haunting ostinato of voices ec... All TV and No Play Make David a Dull Boy
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-19-2005)
This is both the best and the worst time of year for a TV writer. It's the best because a new season is in bloom, with promising new entertainments across the dial. It's the worst because I suddenly have even less of a social life than normal. I've seen s... STARGATE SG-1 - The Ties That Bind
by Jason Davis (Thu 08-11-2005)
STARGATE SG-1's ninth season continues the difficult process of breaking in what is, essentially, an entirely new series. Despite the continued presence of Michael Shanks along with Amanda Tapping's continued screen credit, psuedo-guest spots by Christoph... Light & Shade Mike Oldfield Retro
by Randall Larson (Mon 10-24-2005)
After 33 years in music 2005 brings a new era for Mike Oldfield, with the release of his first CD on the Mercury label (Oldfield previously recorded for Warner/Reprise, most recently Tubular Bells 2003). The first fruit of this new partnership is a double... THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Thu 08-11-2005)
Hi Cinescapers just got off a three week press junket and back to bring you up-to-date on everything that has been going on in Hollywood. First up, let me take you to the small DVD premiere for the release of THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER. Yep, another CROW mo... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
The New Year looms on the horizon yet again, and I find myself lacking inspiration for a column in between the twin drinking binges of Christmas and New Year's Eve. As such, you'll have to make due with my ramblings about the state of the comic industry i... McFarlane Offers 3D Pop Cultural Images
by News Editor (Mon 11-21-2005)
McFarlane Toys ushers in a new era in collectibles and brings well-known imagery to new levels of sculpted realism with McFarlane's Pop Culture Masterworks. Classic Rock'n'Roll album covers and iconic movie posters are transformed from two-dimensional pic... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Comicscape - September 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-28-2005)
Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on story pacing decompression versus compact and the "talking heads" trend versus balls out action. Sometimes things just come together, because I got a lot of compliments on the column and some real... Comicscape - September 21, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-21-2005)
A few weeks ago, a reader asked me what I thought about the dearth of action in modern comic books and "decompression" dragging a story on longer than necessary. Then, Al wrote that review of GHOST RIDER two weeks ago, complaining about comics in which t... BLOODRAYNE 2
by James Stevenson (Tue 10-26-2004)
It is Halloween season, so it seemed like the perfect time to review the recently released BLOODRAYNE 2, the sequel to the vampire game that was somewhat well-received and one of the bigger hits Majesco has had. The sequel offers more action, more puzzles... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R... Wicket and Imp #2
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Jon Kulczar's WICKET AND IMP is the tale of what happens when he's mugged, beaten, and the creatures that populate his imagination take physical form to wreak havoc. Our heroes are Wicket and Imp, two furry one-liner machines that constantly change costu... TOP 12: Gellar holds a GRUDGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-24-2004)
Perhaps it was because it's simply that time of the year, or perhaps it's due to Sarah Michelle Gellar's BUFFY fans showing up en masse, but whatever the reason Columbia Pictures' THE GRUDGE opened big. $40 million large big -- double what the studio was ... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... The end of the wallcrawler with SPIDER-MAN 3?!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
Here's a story that's causing us (and probably a lot of others) to blink in surprise: according to a just published Latino Review SPIDER-MAN director Sam Raimi is quoted as saying that Sony Pictures Vice Chairman Amy Pascal has told Raimi to wrap things u... Return to Castle Wolfenstein
by Matt "SixShooter" Leyendecker (Mon 11-26-2001)
I am an FPS fan.Nothing gives me greater pleasure than staring down the barrel of a pixelated polygonal gun, dealing cold, steely death to the throngs of enemies placed before me; wandering what seems like endless hallways to reach the end of a level, onl... Purge
by Jackson "Smapdey" Johns (Tue 03-25-2003)
Back in the early days of Quake there was a mod called Future Vs. Fantasy (FvF for short). It was one of the first team-based and class-based mods, and was a competitor of the first incarnation of Team Fortress. As time marched solemnly by, leaving the Qu... New Line Finds AMUSEMENT in Horror Script
by News Editor (Fri 05-20-2005)
New Line has picked up the horror script AMUSEMENT by Jake Wade Wall. Mike Macari and Neal Edelstein will produce.The story centers on a traumatized woman who's questioned by a cop and a psychiatrist about three stories -- involving a clown, a hotel and a... Comicscape - May 25, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-25-2005)
On a marginally-unrelated-to-comics note, REVENGE OF THE SITH will kick your ass and those of your children. It's the best of the STAR WARS prequel trilogy and better than RETURN OF THE JEDI. I've already seen it twice and I'll probably see it again befor... Death Watch '05
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 04-11-2005)
I was originally going to sing the praises of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA this week, but that was before this Creeping Lovecraftian Death Cold set up shop in my head and turned my respiratory system into an industrial-grade snot factory. And so, as I lay here fe... Comicscape March 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-30-2005)
After two weeks of venom directed at the comic book industry for the resurgence of 1990s marketing gimmicks, this week I'm going to write about something I actually like. Consider this week's COMICSCAPE my love letter to the American comic book shop. Fo... Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-02-2004)
I am just about sick to death of games set during World War II. It was nice about 4 years ago, when it was still an untapped time period, but today, you can't swing a German Sheppard in a software store without knocking over dozens of expansions for T... Coooooonnn!!!!!! Report: Wednesday
by David Michael Wharton (Thu 07-14-2005)
It is forty-five minutes into Thursday morning as I write this, which means one thing is clear: Comic-Con International 2005 is upon us. Wednesday is traditionally "Preview Night" here at Con, which is the Comic-Con
Sideshow booth at Comic Con 2005... God Hand
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 10-29-2006)
As we get closer to the end of the current systems, companies are rushing out many games. A lot of them of them are not perfect, but are much better than the original games that you could buy for the system. Of course there are the odd few that come out ... "Smallville: Crimson"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 02-05-2007)
I’m sort of an odd fan of Smallville, I watch every week even though I’m disappointed with the series more often than not. The problem is that I remember that first season and the second, the good episodes of the show, and I hold out ... "Ghost Rider"
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 02-19-2007)
Ghost Rider is a bit of a conundrum, full of grim mythology but with a pretty upbeat, quasi-humorous tone. With almost everybody involved on the same page, the results are enjoyable.
Nicolas Cage plays the adult Johnny Blaze, a professional dar... Your own DVD marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-23-2007)
It’s nearly the end of January (already!) and despite the Bears being in the Superbowl this year, this week my attention is fixed on Friday, when once again I’ll be attending the annual B-fest 24-hour B-movie marathon. Some folks claim to l... "Excite Truck"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 01-12-2007)
The Excite series has always caught my attention, whether it was the Excite Bike on the NES, or Excite Bike 64 for the Nintendo 64. Luck for me the series has continued to grow, and is now available on the Wii. With the Wii changing the way we play ga... 23 Registered Users Are Browsing for Trouble
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 01-10-2007)
If a tree falls over in the woods, does it make a sound? If you pen a story and no one's around to read it, are you still a writer? If you plot a manga or an anime and no one sees it, isn't it, y'know, better that way?
With the rise... Gordian Recon
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-03-2007)
Welcome to the Countdown, which makes next week a little easier to stand. Another week makes their way upon us, and another week we have many quality games at our disposal. March is looking great so far, even if we only look at the non-Nintendo console... What the hell were they thinking?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 03-17-2007)
This week, we have rappers being barred from filming more horrible movies in New York. Snoop Doggy makes the news for being himself. Lohan is still crazy, Sinbad is indeed alive and Jolie is still looking to adopt a soccer team of babies from each 3rd... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape. This week, I feel woefully short of ideas. I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column. In lieu of ... Comicscape - October 6, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-06-2004)
OPINION: Before we get started, there's various and sundry stuff to cover. Thanks to Jeremy Travaglini for pointing out that the DC annual crossover event a few years back was actually named "Bloodlines" rather than "New Blood"; to J. Adams for suggesting... Videogame Movies: The Good, The Bad and The Worse.
by Jessica Chobot (Mon 04-16-2007)
This is it people! It is only going to go downhill from here.
This current “nerds who rule the world” trend is at its zenith. Right now.
My recommendation? Enjoy it while you still can.
One only has to look at the videogame ... Mania talks with "Terra" director Aristomenis Tsirbas
by Pat Ferarra (Fri 03-30-2007)
In the wake of so many lucrative CG films it’s easy to see that early blockbusters like Toy Story (1995) and Shrek (2002) were the frontrunners for traditional animation’s demise. Now 12 years after the first theatrical release of a CGI fea... DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
Everyone loves zombies. They scare the hell out of you. They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.” And, best of all, they eat people. With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb... "Avatar" coming to theaters in 2009
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-09-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron will start virtual photography on his upcoming sci-fi epic, Avatar, in April followed by photography in August for a summer 2009 release. The film was earlier reported to be released in 2008."I... Non-Standard Operating Procedure
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-19-2006)
TV likes its trends. In the fifties, it was game shows. Prime time soaps were all the rage in the eighties. The early part of this decade was devoted to the accursed "reality" series. Now, we're in the age of the procedural. Of course, LAW & ORDER ha... SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPERHEROES
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 07-07-2006)
For obvious reasons, the first few issues of the renamed SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPERHEROES focused on the title character and her sudden appearance in the future world of the Legion. This nineteenth issue of the series moves away from Supergirl and... Blizzard making more MMOGs
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-14-2006)
During a presentation to Wall Street, a representative from Vivendi said the following: "All Blizzard franchises will become MMOGs."While there is no concrete evidence as to what that means, the representative also mentioned that they have a model in plac... Introducing PROJECT 880
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-09-2006)
Casting has begun for James Cameron's first major motion picture since TITANIC, PROJECT 880.The story of PROJECT 880 is set in the future and follows Jake, a paraplegic war veteran who is taken to another planet. The planet, Pandora, is inhabited by the ... TREMORS Graboid Maquette
by News Editor (Tue 01-24-2006)
Sideshow Collectibles and ADI have announced their reproduction of the original Graboid design maquette. It's based on the creature from the film, which spawned three sequels and a television series. The maquette was created by the effects company ADI, le... Micro Machines V4
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 07-23-2006)
For years and years, Micro Machines games have been on the market. I fondly remember playing them on older systems like the NES, but those sure were different times... well not entirely. As time passed, more and more Micro Machine games came out like Micr... Paramount and Cruise go separate ways
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)
According to Variety, Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise are ending their 14-year relationship.Speculation had been swirling for months as the studio's current contract with Cruise was set to expire on August 31. Not long ago, it was reported that Paramou... "F.E.A.R."
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 11-25-2006)
Over a year ago First Encounter Assault Recon, which has been shortened to F.E.A.R. for extra scary value, hit the PC shelves and set them on fire. It was a game that came out just before Halloween, and it provided all the shocks and horror that people... Metal Gord Solid
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 12-02-2006)
Luckily last week’s freeze on released games was only temporary, so this week we have plenty of different games for people to play. There seems to be quite a few quality games on the stage as we crawl closer to the main holiday of the year. My ex... Seriously, Shut Up for a Second
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 10-29-2006)
Let's face it. As we age, we fast forget what we were like as children. This is largely the reason every older generation preceding the current one believes their spawn is simply the most horrible beings to ever grace the world, and Satan will surely fin... LOST: “Every Man for Himself”
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 10-27-2006)
This season finds the main characters broken, now apparently across two islands (more on that later). Thus far, especially after last week’s dismal episode, all the good storytelling is happening on one side of the island while the filler material ... Nintendo Wii price and launch date finalized
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-16-2006)
Nintendo will reshape the home entertainment and video game landscape with the launch of its heralded Wii home video game console. The Americas will lead the worldwide launch on Nov. 19. Wii will be sold as an affordable, mass-consumer product at an MSRP ... The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... Whirlwind Mask vs. Kung Fu Manchu
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 02-26-2003)
Just curious I wonder how many people watch DVDs on a video game system? I first watched DVDs on my computer, but always considered that a compromise until I could afford to buy a real DVD player. Nowadays you can probably buy coffee makers that play ... And the Oscar goes to...
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-24-2003)
While current events may have taken away some of its razzle dazzle, last night's 75th annual Academy Awards still shined brightly and commanded the full attention of the entertainment world. Hosted by Steve Martin, the show ran on-time and no major hiccu... THE GETAWAY
by James Stevenson (Thu 02-06-2003)
It'd be easy to say that THE GETAWAY is merely a Grand Theft Auto clone. But the game has been through much more than that. In development for eternity and costing Sony a fortune, the game has slowly evolved from a game like DRIVER to more of an interacti... Speakers Blow
by Troy Roberts (Sun 11-10-2002)
In today's world, there seem to be a lot of those unique inventions that you just look at and say "You know, that is pretty cool". And the reason for me writing on this topic is because one of those things came across my desk this week. The items I'm talk... QUANTUM REDSHIFT
by Troy Roberts (Wed 10-16-2002)
There have been many companies that have tried to match the speed, fun, and style of WIPEOUT, but most of the games developed seem to lack in certain areas. Some lack enjoyment, some lack originality...heck, even some are too slow. But Microsoft Game Stud... Paycheck
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre: Science Fiction. Studio: Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks. Production Company: Spyglass Entertainment. Project Phase: In Development.Who's In It: Ben Affleck (Jennings); Aaron Eckhart (Rethrick, in negotiations).Who's Making It: John Woo (Director); D... THE FANTASTIC FOUR: UNSTABLE MOLECULES #4 (of 4)
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-02-2003)
UNSTABLE MOLECULES sets out what may be one of the most interesting FANTASTIC FOUR-based premises to date: what if Marvel's First Family were based on a real family whom creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby happened to meet back in the 60s? Not a superpowered... THE OSBOURNES: SEASON ONE
by Tony Whitt (Tue 05-06-2003)
I somehow missed the cultural phenomenon that is THE OSBOURNES the first time around - between work and my absolute hatred of reality TV, I couldn't think of a good reason to spend my precious time, even for half an hour, to watch (and try to understand) ... Moviegoers witness special MATRIX RELOADED event
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 05-17-2003)
Last Thursday at the Edwards Theaters located in Long Beach, CA, ticket holders for THE MATRIX RELOADED got quite the shock when Agents leapt down from the theater roof to commandeer their tickets. If it wasn't for the timely arrival of a Zion rebel who ... X-STATIX
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-30-2003)
Far be it from me to spoil the promise of a comics cover for you, but ignore this one: Edie is not back at least, not in the flesh and blood sense that the cover suggests. It's probably too clich to say that she's "here in spirit" as well, but that's re... Christopher Marquette joins "Infestation"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-26-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Marquette has signed on to play the lead in the upcoming horror comedy, Infestation.The film, being directed by Kyle Rankin, follows a slacker (Marquette) who awakes to find himself weak, wrapped in webbing... Today is ARMAGEDDON's day
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-08-2003)
Believe it or not but the eleventh and latest book in the hugely successful LEFT BEHIND series of books goes on sale today. The believe it or not part has to do with there are still more books to come before the story is at its end.ARMAGEDDON is the titl... RATCHET AND CLANK
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-05-2002)
Sometimes a genre begins to get to a point where it isn't as much fun to play anymore. The platformer genre has gotten to that point. So many clones, so many crappy games. Hell, even SUPER MARIO SUNSHINE had some critics. With that in mind, the creators o... SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!: SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-08-2002)
Proposed by David McCall, an advertising executive, back in 1972, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! was an attempt to teach young kids important information through song. The basic idea being that with a catch ditty supporting it children would be able to easily retain i... Kathryn Bigelow: KB, The Filmmaker Part One
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 07-18-2002)
Kathryn Bigelow is a director with a distinctive, kinetic style. Gary Busey starred in her early short film SET-UP, which examines why viewers are so fascinated by violence, something that often galvanizes Bigelow's work. Her first feature, 1982's THE LOV... Play Time
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-25-2002)
Well, I did it. I finally took a trek down to good ol' Manhattan with a buddy of mine this weekend and stopped in on the toy mecca known as the Times Square Toys R Us. And boy was I impressed. Okay, so apparently it doesn't take much to impress me. After ... Face it Tiger - A Brief Look at the Life of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 07-17-2002)
When last we left Mary Jane Watson, she had been frightened at the prospect of marrying Peter Parker and left New York and our hero's life. While Pete soldiered on and dated some other ladies - including temporary crime-fighting partner and former crimina... THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 07-12-2002)
It's now more or less a given that any property that manages to hit the slightest chord with the mainstream public must eventually get turned into a movie, and viewers have witnessed some truly misshapen, tortured twists on ideas hit the screen as a resul... THE MARK OF KRI
by James Stevenson (Tue 07-30-2002)
Sony Computer Entertainment's internal development houses are finally beginning to come of age. If last year's releases weren't enough, Sony is ready to prove it this year with game releases such as THE GETAWAY, SLY COOPER AND THE RACOONUS THIEVIUS, RATCH... Mel Gibson SIGNS On
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 08-01-2002)
Mel Gibson has been a Hollywood superstar for two decades now, with films like the MAD MAX series, the LETHAL WEAPON picture, and his Academy Award winning BRAVEHEART assuming a special place in the film-going audience's consciousness. His newest picture,... ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #25
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-08-2002)
MASSIVE SPOILER WARNING: There's simply no easy way to review this watershed issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN without discussing the last few pages, so if you don't want to know the events of this installment, STOP READING NOW!All right then. We've waxed eloq... ANGEL "Deep Down"
by John Ringer (Tue 10-08-2002)
For those who need a recap, Angel (David Boreanaz) was introduced in the very first episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER as a mysterious love interest who turned out to be a 200+ year-old vampire cursed with a soul that makes him both heroic (he wants to a... ONE HOUR PHOTO
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 08-23-2002)
We know from the outset of ONE HOUR PHOTO that Sy Parrish (Robin Williams) has done something very strange and possibly very bad, because when we meet Sy, he's being questioned in an interrogation room by Detective Van Der Zee (Eriq La Salle). Sy doesn't ... SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO #2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-23-2002)
As much as I enjoy some aspects of Kevin Smith's fanboy-inspired humor, I have to say that his excessively juvenile attitude can occasionally rub me the wrong way. It becomes especially grating when it seems to demean characters and events that deserve a ... THE HORSE'S MOUTH
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 08-10-2002)
Though I image Criterion is a bit reluctant to release my favorite Ronald Neame film, METEOR, or a Michael Bay style double disc release of THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, they certainly arent hesitant about releasing his films of, ugh, artistic merit. You know,... Latest TOMB RAIDER 2 trailer now online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-23-2003)
Paramount Pictures has the new trailer for TOMB RAIDER 2: THE CRADLE OF LIFE up and running on the film's official movie website. See holograms emitted from a shiny golden globe! Witness a man in prison do push-ups on the ceiling! Watch Lara leap off t... WRONG TURN
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-30-2003)
Maybe there haven't really been that many uninspiring offerings in the style of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE lately and it only feels that way, but in any event, WRONG TURN serves as a modest tide-turner. A moderately low-budget backwoods slasher entry not... ALIEN QUADRILOGY - ALIENS (Disc 3 & 4)
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-04-2003)
2. ALIENS: This time its war (for your free time)It is a safe thing to claim that James Camerons sequel to ALIEN, the 1986 film ALIENS, has a unique and exceptionally rare distinction in its Hollywood genes: 1) it is a sequel that can stand alone but th... Comicscape - December 10, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-10-2003)
OPINION: You're probably wondering where the follow-up to last week's column about the difference between DC and Marvel is, aren't you? Well, truth be told, there was such a huge response to that column, with so many well-written and thought-provoking ide... Marvel debuts Ultimate Venom
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 11-24-2003)
Arriving only in specialty stores this week is the newest Marvel Select figure, straight from his recent introduction in ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, Ultimate Venom. Packaged in a deluxe blister card, the nasty-looking Venom comes with a full-sized Peter Parker f... FALLEN ANGEL #5
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-19-2003)
There's a dangerous invisible monster lurking in Bete Noire, and Lee's trying her best to find some way to find it and kill it. But just as dangerous as the Beast are the alliances Lee's had to strike up with Slate, Bete Noire's Chief Examiner, a man she'... TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A.
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-11-2003)
GRAND THEFT AUTO has quickly become the biggest blockbuster of the videogame industry. As with any blockbuster, the videogame industry immediately has games that try to copy the concept. TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A. is one of those games, but instead of be... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... DAREDEVIL #57
by Tony Whitt (Thu 02-26-2004)
An unmasked Matt Murdock has taken over as the Kingpin of Hell's Kitchen, after finding beating Wilson Fisk publicly. A year has passed, and after a battle against a group of Yakuza which nearly killed him, Matt has disappeared, and Ben Urich is recountin... ENTER THE DRAGON
by Brian Thomas (Wed 05-26-2004)
ENTER THE DRAGON is one of the most important movies in all of Asian cinema in a number of ways. It turned Bruce Lee from a cult star into the number one movie star in the world, until his untimely death - and a bankable name for years after, due to the e... Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... TROY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-14-2004)
As a film, TROY is uneven to the point of being weird. Just when it seems to be sliding into pure camp, it will do something inventive, insightful and maybe even moving, and just when it seems to be achieving real dramatic momentum, it gets silly. Screenw... THE X-FILES: RESIST OR SERVE
by Troy Roberts (Wed 04-07-2004)
Even though the X-FILES hasn't aired a new episode in nearly two years, it doesn't keep fans of the series from remembering it fondly and clamoring for more. Luckily for fans out there, Vivendi Universal has released the newest X-FILES game, X-FILES: RESI... CINESCAPE previews THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 03-04-2004)
A dog barks. A sky already crowded with dark clouds fills with flocking birds on the move. Zoo animals howl in their cages. A scientist (Ian Holm) warns, "We've found something unusual ... and disturbing." Another scientist played by Dennis Quaid wonders ... The Scariest Games Ever
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-31-2003)
Today being Halloween and all, we decided that we'd keep with tradition and make this week's Gamers' Thumb centered around Halloween, more importantly, scary stuff. So, this week, our columnists tackle the Halloween tradition of scares and frights by talk... The new SPIDER-MAN 2 teaser poster!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-30-2003)
Sony Pictures has sent us the new teaser poster design for SPIDER-MAN 2, which should start being spotted in theater lobbies starting this coming Saturday. The poster design is similar to the one we saw used in the first SPIDER-MAN movie publicity campaig... MACE GRIFFIN BOUNTY HUNTER
by Troy Roberts (Thu 06-26-2003)
Black Label's MACE GRIFFIN BOUNTY HUNTER has been delayed time and time again, whether it be for an overhaul or just fine tuning the game. But, after some time in the makeover chair, MACE GRIFFIN hit store shelves this week. But after the wait, is this wh... AMERICAN SPLENDOR
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 08-18-2003)
The upfront (in more ways than one) subject of AMERICAN SPLENDOR is Harvey Pekar. Harvey writes literary and music critiques, but his primary income and stability come from working as a file clerk at a V.A. hospital in Cleveland. When Harvey's friend Robe... MOVIE MANIACS 6
by Scott Collura (Thu 06-26-2003)
The notion of an ALIEN VS. PREDATOR team-up has long thrilled fans, and it has come to fruition in a variety of mediumsthough the film version has yet to materialize (Paul W.S. Anderson is reportedly at work on a script for such a film right now, however)... ENTERPRISE's helmsman takes center stage
by Sue Schneider (Tue 06-24-2003)
Last Saturday in Hollywood at The Elephant Theatre on Santa Monica Blvd. I got a chance to watch Anthony Montgomery, (Ensign Travis Mayweather) from ENTERPRISE on stage in the production of DUTCHMAN. Also attending was none other then Dominic Keating (Mal... Wrapping it All Up
by James Stevenson (Thu 06-05-2003)
Since E3 is already a few weeks old, we're just going to wrap up the coverage with whatever ramblings I might have about the show. So let's just start it off with the whole fact that every year, I fly myself out to Los Angeles to check out the newest and ... Summer's Gone
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 09-08-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Looks like summer has finally come to a crashing end. I have to tell you that since I have a day job, I never once got to enjoy the 3 month reprieve that some of you little buggers and/or filthy rich ... SPIDER-MAN AND WOLVERINE #4
by TONY WHITT (Tue 09-23-2003)
As a mysterious interrogator continues to question Peter and Logan about their recent activities, they reveal the reasons behind their globe-trotting escapade. Nick Fury has explained to them that a S.H.I.E.L.D scientist named Brecker and his Stuff of Leg... GRABBED BY THE GHOULIES
by Troy Roberts (Wed 10-29-2003)
This last week or so, we have begun to see Jack-O-Lanterns and witches on people's porches, and candy is disappearing at a rapid rate from store shelves. What could this mean? Oh yeah, Halloween is this week. And what better way to spend your Halloween (o... DOCTOR WHO: THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-16-2003)
It's always been somewhat difficult for modern audience to comprehend the impact that a story like "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" had on its original viewers - we've had 40 years to become blas about the Daleks, after all, and while this serial may have b... A Change is Going to Come
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-13-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Soon you'll be noticing some changes around here. Yes sir, things may never be the same at ol' TV Wasteland. What's that you say?! Nothing?! Well if I were me listening to me I'd say, "Why?" But you'r... BABYLON 5: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
by Tony Whitt (Fri 09-26-2003)
In the year of the Shadow War also known as the third season - BABYLON 5 became something greater. While the first season had a whole load of teething problems to deal with and the second season had the surprise of a new lead actor to contend with, the ... SCOOP: No BATMAN trailer with SPIDER-MAN 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-23-2004)
Our trusted source returned to tell us that there won't be a trailer for BATMAN BEGINS attached to next week's release of SPIDER-MAN 2. Instead, an extended trailer for CATWOMAN (coming in at 2:04) will run with the second cinematic adventure of Marvel's ... More Info on New DreamWorks Merger
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-19-2008)
Yesterday's announcement that DreamWorks was nearing a deal to split off from Paramount and merge with India-based Reliance ADA was vague at best. It's good thing that on this very slow news day, a new article has popped up at the trades explaining just w... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-30-2004)
What They SayThings are getting a little... kooky. First, Milk and her team go on a globe-trotting trek to stop a murderous bear. Then, they get sucked into a Satanic Time warp. And finally, we get a revealing look into Milk and her friends\' deepest, dar... Burn-Up Scramble Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-16-2005)
What They SayThe Warriors are all wet when they go on assignment aboard a luxury cruiser in order to stop a Chinese Mafia leader. Then the girls are finally faced with a real challenge – one that breaks up the group! A new group is formed, but thi... Lady Death: The Motion Picture
by Mike Dungan (Sun 10-10-2004)
What They SayOnly in death does she find the will to live. Her legend begins in the 15th century. Stripped of her innocence by her father\'s betrayal, a pious, young woman, Hope, is sentenced to a trial by fire. She reluctantly accepts her father\'s offer... Kiddy Grade Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Tue 09-21-2004)
What They SayEclair and Lumiere are sent to oversee the proper passage of power of the powerful Rosenfelt Financial Group to young Timothy Constance, the group\'s rightful heir. But they soon learn that something is amiss amongst those in power. As one pa... Gokusen Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-16-2005)
What They SayMath teacher by day, crime lord by night, Kumiko struggles to keep her double life a secret. But star student Shin is getting closer and closer to the truth. She has to keep her head while bailing her students out of trouble and stopping the ... Mezzo Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-31-2005)
What They SayStay alive long enough in the danger business, and you\'ll get a reputation. The funny thing about that - the better your reputation gets, the more people want you dead. The DSA know this all too well.
Every body blow, fireball, and ricoche... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #05: Dubious Intent
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-24-2005)
What They SayTrouble comes in threes for this Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim star in this baffling set of mysteries!
First, Conan and the Junior Detective League visit the set monster movie and stumble onto a real-life murder! The kids must uncover ... Tenjho Tenge Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-29-2005)
What They SayMaya decides to break up the Juken Club\'s combat training camp with a recreational trip to the bowling alley. Unfortunately, the Executive council takes advantage of their relaxation by sending all of their main Executioners to attack! How w... School Rumble Vol. #1 (Fri 03-18-2005)
What They SayTenma Tsukamoto is a second year high school student, and like other girls her age, she falls in love. The object of her affection is classmate Ooji Karasuma, but unfortunately she hasn't confessed her feelings to him. Time is running out bec...Urusei Yatsura OVA Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-01-2005)
What They SayIn \"Ryoko\'s September Tea Party,\" some of the best scenes of the original TV series are combined with 15 minutes of new animation to reveal the pasts of each of Ryoko\'s guests.
Next, in the \"Memorial Album,\" the Mendou clan\'s persona... Daiakuji: The Xena Buster Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-21-2005)
What They SayThe absorption of Wakame gumi made Akuji gumi bigger and stronger. With Akuji leading his group, they begin to expand, recapturing the Ashiya region. However, Akuji and the rest would face a new problem. Fearing the domination of the new Akuj... Tenjho Tenge Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-04-2005)
What They SaySouichiro and Bob want to rule their new school, but just as they begin cracking heads, their plan is shot to hell. First there’s the Natsume sisters and their Juuken Club. If the older sister, Maya, isn’t kicking their ass, the... Eiken
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-29-2004)
What They SayDensuke just enrolled at the exclusive Zashono academy. He\'s eager to participate in extracurricular activities, but he never expected to join the mysterious Eiken Club. Strangely enough, every other member is a busty co-ed, and many of the ... Case Closed: Case 04 Vol. #03: Like Old Times
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-22-2004)
What They SayContains episodes 59-61!
Conan is walking on air when an invite to an elite mystery tour arrives that has him rubbing elbows with fellow mystery fans. What should be a weekend of mystery nirvana becomes a nightmare of survival when the conte... Haibane Renmei Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-17-2004)
What They SayAmidst the Passing of the Year Festival, Reki begins to distance herself from everyone and prepares to face the bitter darkness that will soon engulf her, resigned to her fate as a cursed and unforgiven Haibane.
With little time remaining, ... Behind Closed Doors
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-31-2004)
What They SayWhen the Master\'s Away, The Sex Kittens Play!
Somewhere, there is a forbidden mansion, a house of unspeakable erotic pleasures. Behind each door, a beautiful woman lies in wait for a man\'s touch. But these voluptuous vixens have an appeti... Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-21-2004)
What They SayCrazier than crack, madder than a March hare: it\'s the weirder, wilder, wackier second volume of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi! Suffice it to say that Arumi and Sasshi still haven\'t convinced that pesky goblin to send them back to the ... Pretear Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Mike Dungan (Wed 02-23-2005)
What They SaySixteen-year-old Himeno Awayuki wants a normal, happy life. But when her nutty father Kaoru marries the wealthy executive Natsue, Himeno finds herself living on an estate the size of a small country and saddled with two stepsisters, Mayune an...