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H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
A lot of controversy has accompanied Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS. Though the project has been in the works for some years, it arrives on DVD under the shadow of Steven Spielberg's hundred million plus theatrical feature... WAR OF THE WORLDS delayed by Sept. 11
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 02-20-2002)
In a press release talking about the production of its upcoming science fiction film CHROME, Pendragon Pictures fleshed out some of the reasons why it is delaying the remake of H.G. Well's WAR OF THE WORLDS. The studio has decided to do CHROME, the tale o... A second WAR OF THE WORLDS is coming this December
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-09-2004)
While much of the attention focused on a film adaptation of H.G. Wells' THE WAR OF THE WORLDS has been concentrated this week on the unveiling of the Paramount Pictures teaser trailer (slated for tomorrow), the indie film production company Pendragon Pict... 
H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-24-2005)
Representatives of Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS have claimed that agents of Paramount Pictures, distributors of Steven Spielberg's 100 million dollar plus theatrical version, have engaged in an unfair campaign against th... WAR OF THE WORLDS Update
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
Pendragon Pictures has chosen to address rumors that their WAR OF THE WORLDS production was getting ready to rev up again. After the tragic events of September 11, Pendragon was fast to declare that the production would be shut down to be massively rework... WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 12-19-2005)
...rmance in WAR OF THE WORLDS. Cruise plays Ray Ferrier, a New Jersey dock worker and asshole. One of the film's strengths is that it doesn't play the lead as a hero, just a regular slob thrown into an unimaginable situation, suddenly forced to deal with... WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE #1 (Fri 03-03-2006)
Boom's new WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE takes place during a modern remake of H.G. Wells's seminal novel of Martian invasion, much in the same way that the Steven Spielberg film from last summer did. While it's not a licensed comic, it might as well be ...WAR OF THE WORLDS Premiere
by Sue Schneider (Fri 07-01-2005)
Monday, June 27th Paramount Pictures held a fan screening for WAR OF THE WORLDS at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. This is what Tom Cruise wanted for his fans. The big premiere was held in New York with all the stars.Tom arrived ar... WAR OF THE WORLDS enlists more humans
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)
Miranda Otto (THE LORD OF THE RINGS) and Tim Robbins (MYSTIC RIVER) are in discussions to join the cast of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. They would join Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning in the Steven Spielberg directed picture, scheduled to commence filming next mo... Spielberg and Cruise to do WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-17-2004)
Mars will invade Earth once again, but this time it will be documented by Steven Spielberg. The INDIANA JONES director will helm a new remake of H.G. Wells classic science fiction invasion story THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, with it looking very likely that Tom ... WAR OF THIS WORLD: John Williams' Latest Spielberg Score
by Randall Larson (Mon 12-19-2005)
Award-winning composer John Williams has had a rather fruitful year. He wrote his final STAR WARS score. He scored a Steven Spielberg summer action movie (WAR OF THE WORLDS). He scored a period drama (MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA). To finish off the year, he score... A war between FOUR and the WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-16-2004)
...s and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. The Steven Spielberg directed sci-fi war epic has now set its domestic release date for Wednesday, June 29, 2005 -- two days ahead of Fox's FOUR.The stakes are huge. Traditionally the Independence Day long weekend provides ... SUPERMAN after OUR WORLDS AT WAR
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-15-2001)
After the OUR WORLDS AT WAR stories conclude this month, look for a different pacing in DC Comics' four monthly SUPERMAN titles."After the War, one of things we want to do is separate the books," SUPERMAN group editor Eddie Berganza, "For six months at le... SCOOP: First images from THE WAR OF THE WORLDS next month
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-24-2004)
One of our friends in the business has given word to expect a teaser trailer for THE WAR OF THE WORLDS next month. According to our friend on the inside, getting a trailer out for the science fiction/action film is a priority for Cruise/Wagner, the produc... "Weird Worlds Collection: Part One"
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-03-2006)
...orge Pal (War of the Worlds, When Worlds Collide) heard of the idea though and liked it. He eventually convinced Krim to green light the film.
Pal's project was top notch all the way, even though it had a meager budget of $586,000. Heinlein ... Paramount's WAR plans
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-01-2004)
Last week we ran a scoop from a source that told us plans were afoot for a teaser trailer for THE WAR OF THE WORLDS in December. Specifically, our source told us that Paramount had been speaking with Warner Bros. to attach the trailer to some prints of OC... A new musical take on WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Randall Larson (Wed 02-15-2006)
Alabama-based composer Gavin McMillan Fulmer has created an online "soundtrack" to a film that doesn't exist. Well, not really. Fulmer's War of the Worlds: The Tripods Emerge is a downloadable online composition based on the recent Steven Spielberg adapta... Two images from WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-04-2005)
It looks like Paramount Pictures is gearing up some more on the promotion of their upcoming it's-the-end-of-the-world epic WAR OF THE WORLDS. First up, the studio released the still you see at the top of this article showing a scared Tom Cruise comforting... KONG Trailer to Run With WAR OF THE WORLDS
by News Editor (Tue 06-07-2005)
KongIsKing.net is reporting that the first trailer for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG will be on the front of Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS, which opens in theaters on June 29th.News 10 Now reports a Ubisoft Entertainment spokesman at E3 stated, in r... WAR OF THE WORLDS Release Date
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)
Pendragon Pictures has pushed up the tentative release date of their developing big screen version of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS.Pendragon Pictures announced that its production of WAR will premiere for general release on Halloween, October 31, 2002 in... Radio Recreation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Mike Whybark, Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-30-2002)
For those of you looking for another way to get into the Halloween spirit, WFLA's radio personality, Glenn Beck, will be recreating H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS, via radio broadcast, the same format Orson Welles used to frighten the masses in 1938. Chec... Cruise, Spielberg commit to WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 08-12-2004)
... helm THE WAR OF THE WORLDS for Paramount Pictures. The studio has been in development for a couple of years on a new WotW film, with Spielberg attached to helm and Cruise to star. Now that the schedules of both gentlemen have been cleared up, Cruise w... Son of WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-06-2004)
21-year-old Canadian actor Justin Chatwin is in talks to play the son of Tom Cruise's character in THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story today and says that the relationship between father and son in the film is to be "strained" an... More shots from the WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-16-2004)
Two nice exclusives have shown up on the DreamWorks Fansite pertaining to the WAR OF THE WORLDS film shooting right now. The first is a look at the teaser poster that a quick-thinking reader took a digital photograph of. The image shows us the movie's log... WAR OF THE WORLDS arrives online
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-02-2004)
Paramount Pictures has opened the teaser portion of the official website for WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the site isn't much else than a doormat for the forthcoming website, it does provide us with our first piece of promotional artwork which shows one of th... War Rock
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 10-15-2006)
A lot can be said for a company that will allow you to play their games for free, and the K2 Network allows you to do just that. With War Rock they allow you to dip your feet, or even jump all in for free, or with a paid subscription. It is a growing tren... War Of The Worlds on Tour comes to DVD
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-16-2006)
The DVD of the Live On Stage tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds has been released by Universal Pictures. The DVD has been mixed in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound and is available in two separate packs: Standa... WAR OF THE WORLDS coming from Cruise
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-10-2002)
Following years of speculation and talk, Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise's production company C/W Productions have committed to producing an updated version of H.G. Wells' classic invasion from Mars story, WAR OF THE WORLDS. Cruise has not signed to sta... WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
The special effects were state-of-the-art for the time, and if a few wires are visible to discerning eyes today, at least the images are interesting in design and colorful in execution. Producer George Pal`s lavishly mounted film forces H.G. Wells novel ... WAR OF THE WORLDS Update
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-07-2001)
Taking a cue from the Roger Corman school of filmmaking, the production of WAR OF THE WORLDS has made use a recent and ongoing natural disaster to provide the film to come with a more authentic feel.WAR OF THE WORLDS helmer Timothy Hines with producer Sus... Williams and WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Randall Larson (Wed 06-15-2005)
In anticipating the June 28th release of John Williams' soundtrack for Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS movie (and as Soundtrax awaits our own review copy), amazon.com has posted this editorial review of the score: "Considering that the movie depicts a gigan... TRAILER: WAR OF THE WORLDS online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-10-2004)
Paramount Pictures has unveiled the teaser trailer for WAR OF THE WORLDS at the film's official website. Unlike most teasers, the WAR trailer contains footage that appears to have been filmed especially for the teaser. Readers of H.G. Wells novel will rec... WORLD'S BEST COMICS: GOLDEN AGE SAMPLER
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-14-2003)
I can only surmise, judging by the recent release of the BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 for $19.95 and this week's WORLD'S BEST COMICS: GOLDEN AGE SAMPLER, that perhaps DC's Archives line isn't selling as well as before. Either that, or they'd like to sell a lot... INDUSTRY OF WAR sets up shop in Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 07-20-2004)
While there is still two months before the first issue of Image Comics new series INDUSTRY OF WAR is published, that hasn't stopped writer/producer Ronald Shusett and producer Daniel Alter from picking up the film rights to the property.Created by Jordan ... Spielberg Talks WAR and SITH on UK Radio with Coldplay's Martin
by News Editor (Wed 05-04-2005)
...lks about WAR OF THE WORLDS and REVENGE OF THE SITH. Spielberg says of WAR OF THE WORLDS, "It's really good. Really scary. It's very intense. Tom Cruise is great. We had a great time making it. We're still making it. We're finishing up the special eff... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... More Sellouts: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
According to a press release, two more titles have sold out their initial printings: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath.Civil War: Battle Damage Report is a closing look at Civil War through classified S.H.I.E.... Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... THE TIME MACHINE Revisted, Part Two
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-29-2000)
...ION MOON, WAR OF THE WORLDS, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE and of course TIME MACHINE then closed by pointing out that creative people seldom see the ripples they create during their lifetimes and rarely see how their works affect and inspire others to achieve g... JUSTICE LEAGUE's Obsidian Age
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 05-08-2002)
DC Comics has provided more details about "The Obsidian Age The Hunt for Aquaman," a seven-part, twice-monthly story starting in JLA #69. Written by Joe Kelly, "The Obsidian Age" features alternating chapters illustrated by the art teams of Doug Mahnke ... Barefoot Gen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura KeijiTranslated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayBarefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and it's aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy gro... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
...p.MUSICAL WAR OF THE WORLDS T/S BLACK LG $17.99Al: Wait, is it a musical shirt? Because a musical shirt would own. I would be the most popular kid on the subway! Or is it a shirt about a musical based on War of the Worlds? Because that sounds lame. If ... Comicscape January 19, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-19-2005)
Before I begin this week's column, I have an announcement to make: my last COMICSCAPE column will be Wednesday, February 2, and my last review for CINESCAPE for the time being will also appear that week. I'm sure there's at least one or two readers who wi... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
...ucasfilm) War of the Worlds (Paramount) BEST FANTASY FILM Batman Begins (Warner Bros.) Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Warner Bros.) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (Buena Vista) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... Cold Wind
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 03-21-2007)
We all heard the lullaby when we were children: "When the wind blows, the cradle will rock…" Our mothers sang it to us before we fell asleep, or our fathers did, or else it was the dog if he got stuck babysitting again.
It's a ... Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
...ations of War of the Worlds, Arabian Nights, The Time Machine, The Phantom of the Opera, Gulliver's Travels, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Most recently, Winifred scored the dramatic and ethereal music for the PlayStation 2 ... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Old Schoo D&D
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-18-2007)
...es as The War of the Worlds, Solaris, and Star Wars, Kerslake weaves an interesting perspective on the shaping of political ideology and how humanity envisions its own future.
For all of you old school D&D players, Wizards of the Coast hav... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Cinescape's Top Ten Worst in Comics 2001
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 12-26-2001)
Over all, 2001 will be a year most of us will be glad to put in the past, but for the comic book industry, it wasn't all that bad. Marvel revitalized itself, the other companies churned out some top quality entertainment, and comic book films showed how m... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... Comicscape - February 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
OPINION: First off, my thanks to Justin Campbell, who wrote in to tell me that the silent classic THE GOLEM has indeed been released on DVD. I'll have to get Brian Thomas to review that sometime... On the subject of parallel continuities, or the idea that... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... A strange SUPER-tribute
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 09-17-2001)
It couldn't have been better (some might say 'poorly') timed if it tried. Last week, just days after the most horrific event in modern American history, the week's comics finally made it to store shelves only one day late. There, amongst the issues of AKI... Superman: The Man of Steel
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-20-2001)
In a clever opening sequence kicking off DC's build-up the big "Our World At War" summer event, Superman and the entire population of Metropolis are removed simultaneously from Earth and transported to a mysterious holding area where Clark nominates Lois ... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
...s and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. The Steven Spielberg directed sci-fi war epic has now set its domestic release date for Wednesday, June 29, 2005 -- two days ahead of Fox's FOUR.The stakes are huge. Traditionally the Independence Day long weekend provides ... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
...Friedman (War of the Worlds), David Nutter (The X-Files), and James Middleton (of C-2 Pictures, producers of the Terminator trilogy). Produced by C-2 Pictures in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Sarah Connor Chronicles will air Sundays at ... Is the Crossover Dead?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-08-2001)
Is the crossover, as a subgenre, dead?The crossover as a storytelling and marketing device has been around for decades, since the heady days of the Justice League/Justice Society crossovers that so enthralled DC fans of the time (and most of us can recogn... Macross Vol. #5
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 02-06-2007)
...ls as the war of the worlds becomes the war of the sexes in the fifth scorching volume of MACROSS!The Review!Audio:
For our main viewing sessions, we listened to the new 5.1 Surround audio, and again, it\'s nicely done. It's not perfect, but overall, ... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
...99MUSICAL WAR OF THE WORLDS BASEBALL CAP $17.99Al: Oh my God! Does the hat play music too?Kurt: Yes. It sings to you about Scientology.SERENITY BRADSTREET CVR #2 (OF 3) $2.99SERENITY CHEN CVR #2 (OF 3) $2.99SERENITY QUESADA CVR #2 (OF 3) $2.99There wil... Philip K. Dick, New Inspector Chen and K.J. Anderson Jams
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-15-2006)
...uably The War of the Worlds, but what if the Martian invasion was not entirely the product of Wells's vivid imagination? What if Wells witnessed something that spurred him to write The War of the Worlds not as a form of entertainment but as a warning t... THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME II # 5
by TONY WHITT (Tue 05-20-2003)
As Allan and Mina patch up their differences and meet some new friends out in the woods, Hyde goes in search of Griffin to, shall we say, discuss his recent treatment of Miss Murray. In the background, the War of the Worlds continues, as the Red Weed clog... Sony Wins Bid War for Millar's WAR HEROES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 09-27-2008)
A week after Millar announced a potential studio bidding war for his six-part series War Heroes, Sony Pictures has won the rights for his comic property, reports Variety. Several studios had been vying for the six-part property, which began publishing in ... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... ADV Films Announces September 12 Releases (Wed 07-26-2006)
...ls as the war of the worlds becomes the war of the sexes in the fifth scorching volume of MACROSS! Macross: When Worlds Collide (SRP $29.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release including five episodes, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with Engl...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... WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)
With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what... Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)
In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.
The month of July has se... STAR WARS 3
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-01-2005)
...n classic WAR OF THE WORLDS out of the spotlight? Here's how: (O) STAR WARS Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (Fox) Clearly the best episode since EMPIRE STRIKES BACK including awesome spectacle, thrilling action and genuine humor, all as part of a psych... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Comicscape - May 17, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-17-2006)
You guys didn't exactly nail me with letters about INFINITE CRISIS, so I can't run a huge mail column this week. But, after reading some of the commentary about INFINITE CRISIS last week, both on COMICSCAPE and elsewhere, I've reconsidered some of my reac... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 06-10-2003)
In 793AD the Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, killing the monks and nuns, destroying one of Northern Europe's great centers of learning, and carrying off every precious object they could pry from the cold, dead hands of th... Marvel's weekly WAR MACHINE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-12-2001)
The Marvel MAX line breaks new ground this month, and not just with adult content and added violence. Chuck Austen's series, U.S. WAR MACHINE - one of three titles launching the MAX line - is a weekly black and white format comic book priced at only $1.50... THE TIME MACHINE Revisited
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-22-2000)
...orge Pal (WAR OF THE WORLDS) delightfully tackles H.G. Wells` fantastical first novel THE TIME MACHINE, wielding a magical wand that incorporates the paranoia and social commentary of its time by intelligently conveying that, for better or worse, one m... Cruise and Spielberg Mean Box Office Business
by News Editor (Mon 07-04-2005)
WAR OF THE WORLDS took in $77.6 million over the long 4th of July weekend. The all time record is still held by SPIDER-MAN 2 with a take of $180.1 million during it's 4th of July weekend opening.WORLDS' total domestic box office take to date is $113.3 mi... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
A slew of paperback releases this Tuesday offers everything from cheeky science fiction to dark, genre-crossing fantasy and dragon-riding mayhem (told by both man and mythical beast perspective).
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s powerhous... CHOCOLATE Has Sweet Opening
by News Editor (Sun 07-17-2005)
...7 million.WAR OF THE WORLDS came in at number four with $15 million, and BATMAN BEGINS rounded out the top five with $5.6 million.Here are the top ten films and their estimated box office gross for the weekend: 1. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - ... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... SCARY MOVIE 4
by Brian Thomas (Thu 08-17-2006)
...parody of WAR OF THE WORLDS. They become separated while fleeing the Martian invasion, with Cindy meeting up with the other series mainstay, her horny best friend Brenda (Regina Hall, somehow surviving a horrible death in her previous appearance). They... MGM options 'Jonas Moore' for television (Wed 08-20-2008)
From a press release LOS ANGELES, CA August 19, 2008 -- Seizing an opportunity to leverage the current wave of popularity and notoriety surrounding the new digital graphic novel sensation, 'The Many Worlds of Jonas Moore', MGM Domestic Television Distrib...Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #01 (Tue 07-17-2001)
What They SayA century of bloodshed between warring star systems has plunged nearly 200 worlds into the flames of war. Now, an uneasy truce has settled across the Astragius Galaxy.... Chirico Cuvie, a special forces powered-armor pilot is suddenly transf...The Entrepreneurial Spirit
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
October 8, 2001
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Taking Stock
Propelled by the cataclysmic events of September 11th, the US economy continues to plumb new depths. While financial fallout continues to spr... U.S. WAR MACHINE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 09-12-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes. Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n... Robotech Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #01
by Bryan Morton (Wed 11-09-2005)
What They SayIt\'s the year 1999, and Earth is embroiled in a Global War that is systematically destroying every country involved. However, the year brings great change to Earth in the form of a giant alien spaceship that astronomers have discovered hurtl... Universal Options Alien Invasion in RESURRECTION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)
...Still and War of the Worlds, this is the story of an alien race come to conquer. But while those classic tales focus on the invasion, Resurrection starts when those stories end. After years of conflict the aliens are gone and the planet is safe…... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
... out of \"War of the Worlds,\" swiftly reduce much of Megaloplous City to rubble. The Dark Nebulans quickly take over EDF headquarters and capture Mamoru Kodai and Commanding General Todo. The occupational forces informs the remnants of the EDF and E...Dead Man's Chest and Tokyo Drift
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-06-2006)
...ry recent WAR OF THE WORLDS, MUNICH, and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA. HARRY POTTER, SCHINDLER, INDIANA JONES, SUPERMAN, and A.I. also make their appearance. The Horner collection ranges from STAR TREK II, COCOON (a pretty orchestral rendition that suffers so... Zombie Girl
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-20-2007)
... the 1996 war of the worlds hit. (O) ISLAND OF TORTURE (Doorway) Mad scientist conducts sinister experiments on a savage island. (O) KADOKAWA HORROR COLLECTION (BCI Eclipse) J-horror box includes Inugami, Shikoku,... Farewell Kurt
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-17-2007)
Although he retired from writing fiction back in 1997, the literary world felt the blow of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing last Wednesday. Heralded as the Mark Twain of our generation, Vonnegut was an invaluable genre writer and continued his sharp polit... ILM setting its sights on Martians
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-13-2004)
Special effects pioneer Industrial Light and Magic is in negotiations to handle the visual effects for Steven Spielberg's THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. According to today's The Hollywood Reporter, producer Kathleen Kennedy has begun contract talks with George Lu... HEROES: Setting The Record Straight
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 12-10-2007)
...H.G WELLS WAR OF THE WORLDS (SCIFI, 9PM EST)
C. Thomas Howell and Jake Busey star in this updated version of the Wells science fiction classic about alien invasion.
Sunday
THE LORD OF THE RINGS:RETURN OF THE KING (TNT 8PM ES... Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-14-2008)
...as a real War of the Worlds feel to it in that regard which lets it work the mystery side pretty well. Once that's revealed though it turns into Independence Day a bit as they go through the autopsy process and figure out what makes it tick. That sets ... Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
... COLLIDE, WAR OF THE WORLDS (all scored by Leith Stevens), HOUDINI (Roy Webb), THE NAKED JUNGLE (Danielle Amfitheatrof), and CONQUEST OF SPACE (Nathan Van Cleave) continues to beg for a collection like this and hopefully some day may appear if the mus... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 12-29-2001)
OK, so 2001 didn't exactly herald the arrival of a mysterious alien Monolith or the beginning of the next stage in human evolution, but for comic book fans, and Marvelites in particular, there was an Earth-moving moment of revelation and a joy no less cos... Robotech Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #02
by Bryan Morton (Fri 12-30-2005)
What They SayTHE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES THAT LAUNCHED ANIME IN THE WEST COMES TO UK HOME DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
It\'s the year 1999, and Earth is embroiled in a Global War that is systematically destroying every country inv... Crest of the Stars Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Thu 04-20-2006)
What They SayThe faithful adaptation of a classic epic of Japanese Science Fiction.
Jinto Lin was content living on the planet Martine, as the son of the Prime Minister - Rock Lin - until the day the Abh invaded. Without firing a shot, the Abh seized th... The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
...ock, the "War of the Worlds" guy, a popular radio disk jockey, the world's fastest talking man and the host of Unsolved Mysteries. These people are celebrities in their own right, hence why Transformers the movie was such a good dub. When you hire pr... Comicscape - August 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-31-2002)
The beginning of yet another interminable DC crossover, starting this month in JLA, and a couple of collected volume reminders of the last one, are at least mitigated by the return of yet another '80s blast from the past, the continuation of RISING STARS,... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Busiek, Grummett push POWER COMPANY
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 08-07-2002)
Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett, the creators of DC's POWER COMPANY series, have announced a new focus to the book. The "new focus" starts with POWER COMPANY #8, shipping in September, and include promotional support both from DC and from Busiek and Grumme... 'Fantastic Four' exits July 4 box office (Tue 02-08-2005)
...elberg's 'War of the Worlds,' starring Tom Cruise, which is set to open Wednesday, June 29. "We are not running from 'War of the Worlds,"' Fox president of distribution Bruce Snyder said. "This (new) date just works better for us." More...Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-17-2000)
What They SayDisc A
Enter a world where dark knights battle beneath skies lit by dragon’s flame. Travel to a land where evil magicians make pacts with forgotten entities in exchange for forbidden powers. Return to the accursed island, Lodoss.
Five ... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Ryan Rosal (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!With the release of the Record of Lodoss War 2-DVD box set, CPM brings to anime DVD fans the ENTIRE 13-episode OAV series of one of the best swords-and-magic storyline in both a compact format and much more affordable price range. For those of ... Has Goyer found his Magneto? (Wed 05-16-2007)
...racter in War of the Worlds. Coincidentally, Justin was in the David Goyer directed, The Invisible as well. Did Goyer see something in this kid that we didn't see in War of the Worlds? Or is this just wishful thinking on the part of Justin's manager...GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH
by Tony Whitt (Tue 11-02-2004)
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEADNormally I try to avoid any sort of spoiling in these reviews, lest you choose to go get the comic in question yourself, but given the odyssey I myself had to endure to get my own copy of this sold-out issue, I have a feeling that y... Marvel talks "World War Hulk"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-10-2006)
Marvel recently sent out a press release regarding the upcoming World War Hulk mini-even which is scheduled to follow the popular Civil War.The story follows Hulk's angry return to earth after he was duped into exile in the build up to Civil War. Th... WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 04-04-2002)
Surprising his brothers entire family, Uncle Richard, a known hemp connoisseur and self-professed anti-war activist, gave Image Entertainments WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA the rare grade of bitchn during the Parker familys regular Monday movi... Deluxe Húrin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-15-2007)
Amidst the flurry of studio inquiries which have flooded the Tolkien estate since The Children of Húrin hit the shelves last month, Houghton Mifflin is rolling out the stops to release a deluxe hardcover edition of the novel complete with brand new... Henry Kuttner and THE LAST MIMZY
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-27-2007)
Dan Abnett releases a slew of Warhammer novels, Jeffrey Thomas continues the bizarre tales of the inter-dimensional Punktown, and alternate historical fiction runs rampant in this edition of the Weekly Book Buzz.
Greetings Maniac readers and wel...