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Raimi Moving Forward with WIZARD'S FIRST RULE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-29-2008)
...lled Wizard's First Rule, which is based on Terry Goodkind's best-selling epic fantasy series "The Sword of Truth.", a novel series which was began in 1994 and has released 10 additional novels since...
The director-producer ... WIZARD'S First Rule Cleared for Raimi
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-17-2008)
Sam Raimi's upcoming syndicated fantasy series "Wizard's First Rule" is set to premiere in all of the top 50 markets in the US, reports Variety.The ABC/Disney show, based on the "Sword of Truth" books by Terry Goodkind, is greenlit for... Wizards Senior Honcho Mark Sehestedt
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-17-2007)
To tell you the truth I didn’t know quite what to expect when I found out I was going to be interviewing a Senior Editor of the company that made Dungeons & Dragons a household name. Would he be a condescending geek? An arrogant Magic player ... 
Some Hard Truths to Face
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-12-2007)
The Sword of Truth series debuted in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule and has been chugging on ever since. Translated into 20 foreign languages with 10 million copies in print, Terry Goodkind’s leviathan of an epic clocks in at over 7700 pages an... Wizards of the Coast New Series, Heinlein, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-08-2006)
Tor Books unloads a handful of new science fiction and fantasy, Wizards of the Coast debuts a new series, and Robert A. Heinlein gets a hardcover rendition of one of his classics in this week's book buzz. Tor's James VanderMeer offers a well-rounded, epil... 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 ... The New Face of Wizards: Paul S. Kemp
by Pat Ferrara (Fri 08-24-2007)
With the much anticipated release of Shadowstorm hitting bookshelves this Tuesday, New York Times best-selling author Paul S. Kemp has officially barreled into dark fantasy with a quick wit, incomparable style, and an unabashed desire to portray the human... It’s A Wizards of the Coast Week
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-10-2007)
Although not considered a large publisher when compared to the big boys of genre book distribution, it’s weeks like these that Wizards of the Coast can truly flaunt their almost religious devotion to fantasy fiction. Nearly all of their popular s... Wizards seek writers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-14-2004)
Wizards of the Coast, creators of MAGIC: THE GATHERING and publishers of the official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS role-playing game, have announced an open submission call for prospective authors looking for a place to publish their novel. The company will be laun... The first rule of FIGHT CLUB: own a video game console
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-17-2003)
I am Jack's Xbox.In David Fincher's under-appreciated FIGHT CLUB, protagonist Edward Norton would describe how he felt by referring to his feelings or even his possessions in the third person. While Fincher's movie never performed to the satisfaction of 2... 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... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...First sighting of Hogwart's new professor
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-14-2003)
Using the latest technology (OK, so it was just a PC and a VCR), the wizards and witches over at The Leaky Cauldron website were the first to post a screengrab of Emma Thompson's character from HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, Sibill Trelawney (a... 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... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... POKEMON,THE FIRST MOVIE: Not As Bad As You Might Expect
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 11-14-1999)
Who would have believed it? POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE (or MEWTWO STRIKES BACK, as it`s subtitled on the actual print) is not a bad piece of entertainment. Although based on a kiddie franchise that leaves most adults shaking their heads in befuddlement, the... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... Eberron Author Marsheila Rockwell
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 08-09-2007)
With two Award nominations for her speculative poetry, a batch of current projects in the works, and her first novel having debuted earlier this summer, longtime writer, first time publishee Marsheila Rockwell is taking her fantasy writing career into ful... Wizards and Griffins attack 'World of Quest'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-28-2008)
Wizards attack and Griffins strike back in an all-new double- episode of 'World of Quest', airing Saturday, May 31st at 10:30am on CW4KIDS.
If the first half of Saturday's episode when a wizard sacks Nestor and Quest, it falls on Nestor to let these curi... 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... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... 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... The RULE of the Rock
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 12-04-2005)
There's something strange about cult animated films from the '80s. Generally their home video release has been delayed by decades due to circumstances out of their control. Heavy Metal took forever (mainly due to music rights that weren't cleared for the ... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Fri 06-21-2002)
After striking a reasonably successful mark in the gaming world, Age of Wonders had captivated many turn-based strategy fans. In spite of its success, the gameplay was somewhat restricted and there were a few minor setbacks. Triumph Studios was determined... Photos: Wizards Of The Coast Announces Transformers 3D Battlecards Game (Wed 05-23-2007)
Seems like Wizards of the Coast, purveyors of Magic for over a decade, is banking on the 'Transformers' flick to be a big deal. The company is introducing a ine of 3D Battlecard games, and they're anchoring their first release with everyone's favorite rob...Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... Ja Rule gears up for FAST AND THE FURIOUS 2?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 07-24-2002)
Rapper Ja Rule is in talks to return for THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS 2, reprising the role he fleshed out for the first film, the street car racer Edwin. According to the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Rule's role, which was a bit skimpy in the first FURIOUS film, will... Ghost in the Shell Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-16-2007)
Ever since its explosion onto the global screen in 1995, the Ghost in the Shell series has provided viewers with a profoundly philosophical, yet innovatively stylized look into a near future world where the lines between man and machine finally blur. Thro... SF Obstacles
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-08-2007)
No matter the series, author, or even the medium used, science fiction is a genre inherently linked to (and some may say delimited by) technology. Hard line SF creators like Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and William Gibson may make extrapolating curre... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... Genma Wars Vol. #2
by Derek Guder (Fri 07-16-2004)
What They SayJin has committed to destroying Genma and sets out on a training mission. He meets a female Ninja, Ran, and returns with her to the ninja tribe. The now exiled Loof travels the land with his new companion Meena. The pair head for Meena\'s ho... Two hired for RULE OF FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-11-2004)
Screenwriters Geoff Moore and David Posamentier have landed their first professional job. The pair have been hired by Warner Bros. to adapt the prose mystery/thriller THE RULE OF FOUR into a feature script.Published last May and written by Ian Caldwell an... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... 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... Women of Sci Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-09-2007)
R.A. Salvatore’s The Hunter’s Blades trilogy gets a collector’s edition facelift, the Time Spiral Cycle wrenches out another installment with Planar Chaos, and two notable female SF authors get some well-deserved credit for their con... Tsubasa Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-13-2007)
What They SayEach new world offers Syaoran, Kurogane, Fai, and Sakura new adventures, but trouble has found them in this one even before they arrive. Delivered into a land of suffering under evil rule, the noble crew must unite a weary populace to overthr... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)
With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ... Star Trek: New Voyages and the Nebula Conundrum
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-17-2008)
James Cawley, the man who moonlights as Capt. Kirk in his own fan venture Star Trek: New Voyages / Phase 2, is in a bit of a predicament after one of his online episodes caught the attention of the Science Fiction Writers of America. The script for &ldquo... Howl's Moving Castle
by John Eriani (Tue 03-21-2006)
What They SaySophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woma... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... THE DRESDEN FILES: The Complete First Season
by Tim Janson (Sun 09-09-2007)
Well there is good new and bad news for fans of Harry Dresden. The good news is that the complete first season of the Sci-Fi Channel TV show is now on DVD. The bad news is that it looks like it will be the ONLY season on DVD. The dim-witted... 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... X3: Dania Ramirez and Aaron Stanford Rule
by Chris Brown (Wed 05-24-2006)
Continuing Comic2Film's 'X-Men: The Last Stand' round table coverage, thechrisbrown sat down with Dania Ramirez (Calisto) and Aaron Stanford (Pyro) about fight scenes, tight leather, and Dania's apparent desire to rule the world. But she wasn't typecast... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
OPINION: I'm not entirely sure why, but I got neither death threats nor a lot of positive feedback on last week's musings about Captain America. I hope that doesn't mean no one cares about the old man anymore... My thanks, though, to the two(!) readers wh... Getting Hellshocked with Jae Lee
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-20-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and have a spectacular holiday-of-some-other-obscure-nation-or-alternative-religion. If I don’t say that part, someone will remind me about Yule or something. Anyway, i... The Temple of Elemental Evil
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 09-25-2003)
Computer role-playing games have evolved over the years - D&D games in particular. The basic D&D rule set has been updated, modified, and tweaked time and again, ultimately progressing to today's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rule set. These regulat... Game Review: Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Game and Booster Pack
by Tim Janson (Sat 08-09-2008)
Back in the day, Advanced Dungeons & Dragon players got along just fine with three books: The Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master’s Guide. Hardcover supplements were few and far between. If you wanted new monste... Oh My Goddess! Novel Vol.#01 - First End
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 01-29-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Tohma / Kosuke Fujishima and Hidenori MatsubaraTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewEach time I find myself enjoying another entry in the Oh My Goddess! canon, I get this feeling in the back of my ... Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 04-06-2001)
After some time behind the scenes, the new fantasy cookie from Strategy First and the Timegate studios appeared on the market without too much a do.The story speaks of one Darius Javida, Kohan by birth. Kohan are immortal heroes that rule the mortals and ... Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)
The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ... The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)
Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look... Don Bassingthwaite: The New Master of Eberron
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 01-11-2007)
If you’re like me you may think you’re well-versed on fantasy literature, but it doesn’t take much to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of Forgotten Realms and Eberron literature out there. It was only recently that I myself was abl... CLONE WARS Hitting Theaters First
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-12-2008)
The upcoming new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars will debut in theaters on August 15, 2008 before it begins airing on TNT and the Cartoon Network in the fall. Here's what Lucasfilm had to say in their press announcement at the... Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it.
Another thing, if ... Hellsing and Strawberry Eggs, Oh my!
by Allen Divers (Mon 10-07-2002)
Each of us faces a variety of challenges as we go through life. What one person sees as a challenge may simply be a trifle bother to the person next in line. In the last month, I faced a new and exciting challenge. No, it wasn't Hurricane Lili, which simp... 'Lady Death' speaks, 'Justice League Unlimited' and 'Teen Titans' rule the (Tue 08-10-2004)
Christine Auten, who portrays Brian Pulido's signature character in ADV Film's upcoming Lady Death animated series, first encountered the character by working on the scratch track of all the female parts early in the film's development. The series prem...Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
Recorded: Kamikazecon '05
From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released... THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Proce MacDougal (Tue 09-25-2001)
Having already set the standard for television series on DVD with their X-FILES season-by-season box sets, Fox has upped the ante with their latest digital foray into TV: THE SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON box set. The collection follows the X-FILES ... 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... Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Disney’s latest computer-animated feature, Meet The Robinsons, opens on March 30th and comes complete with a stirring score by Danny Elfman. The soundtrack album comes out on March 27th from Walt Disney R... Ys Legacy Series Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayContains the entire Ys series (Book 1 and 2 + Ys II)!
In ancient times, the books of Y\'s were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. The books contained the secret to all good in this world, and all evil in a man\'s heart. Adol Christen... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... Kino's Journey Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-03-2004)
What They SayDestination is a state of mind. The traveler knows that it is not the end of the journey that is important, but drifting through the beautiful world, the small unintentional destinations scattered along the path, that makes a worthwhile trip.... THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-25-2002)
Its a little-acknowledged fact that for millions of prepubescent boys growing up in the era of 80s late night cable, Bruce Kimmel was akin to a God. Sure, we didnt know his name, nor did we bother to read the credits back in those salad days, but we kn... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Hiroyuki Morioka Panel & Interview In March of 2002, I watched Crest of the Stars for the
first time and immediately regretted not picking it up when it first came out.
When Otakon announced they were having Hiroyuki Morioka as a guest, I was quite
... NEW ENGLAND ANIME SOCIETY CELEBRATES FIRST NIGHT BOSTON WITH ANIME SCREENINGS AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANIME EVENTS (Thu 12-27-2007)
Boston, December 27, 2007: New England Anime Society (NEAS), the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization behind Anime Boston and Providence Anime Conference, is proud to be participating in First Night Boston, an all-ages New Year's Eve celebration on...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... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Comicscape - April 5, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-05-2006)
Rising quickly in world of small press and self-published comics, the New Radio has begun carving its own space of avant-garde comics-as-literature. The New Radio is the brainchild of Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade. Cahill's first published effort, the one-sho... Mushishi Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-27-2007)
What They SayNeither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. Vulgar and strange, they have inspired fear in humans since the dawn of time and have, over the ages, come to be known as \"mushi.\"
The traveler caught in mountain\'s shadow; divine b... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... 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... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padm© Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... Negima! Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Tue 03-06-2007)
What They SayVampires, Robots, Sorcery.. And that\'s all before Gym Class! Wizard-in-training Negi Springfield is only 10 years old, but he also happens to be the newest English teacher at the all girl Mahora Academy. Too bad a bachelor\'s degree and enc... HOUSE OF THE DEAD
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-02-2004)
A group of young people want to have sex and get drunk, and the perfect place to do this is at an all-weekend-long rave being held on a remote island. When they get to the island they find that nearly everyone who was already at the rave is dead, killed b... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Saturday, July 3rd Bright eyed and bushy tailed, we head off in search of... McDonalds! Success! A quick trip to there and CVS to stock up on Coke and some new toothbrushes (curse those cleaning people!) and we're back at the Convention Center. Video Ro...Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 05-31-2007)
What They SayKeith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Princess Allura have successfully awakened the legendary robot guardian, Voltron. After countless battles, they\'ve pushed back the forces of evil King Zarkon, freeing the Princess\'s home, planet Arus, as well a... Sci Fi and Futurists
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-20-2007)
After a lengthy hiccup in their publishing schedule, Tor Books finally got back on track this Tuesday with a slew of new novels from such powerhouse genre authors as Harry Turtledove, David Coe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. to round out a Weekly Book Buzz th... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Talks Friends and Fame
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-13-2003)
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by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-07-2006)
It’s a good Tuesday on this the first week in November as we’ve got a handful of series sequels, a couple promising, original new novels, and a Star Trek Enterprise guide in this Penguin Group- and Wizards of the Coast-dominated Weekly Book... Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo... THE FIRST
by Buddy Scalera (Wed 11-01-2000)
CrossGens universe is expanding. And writer Barbara Kesel knows to start with the first things firstliterally. Fans who tested the new universe with CrossGen Chronicles #1 may recall the appearance of an all-powerful group of beings called `The First.` ... Geneon/TOKYOPOP Girls Bravo Contest (Wed 06-01-2005)
GENEON Entertainment and TOKYOPOP have joined forces to provide a brand spanking new contest for readers here this month. With the arrival of the Girls Bravo franchise in both DVD and manga form, we've been ...X2: The First Great C2F Sequel!
by Thom Stricklin (Thu 04-24-2003)
Comics2Film frequenter and former reporter Thom Stricklin caught an early
screening of X2: X-Men United yesterday for his movie review website,
Smart-Popcorn.com. The much-anticipated sequel to X-Men
... The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)
Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months. These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me... Video Interview: Genius Kevin Spacey (Mon 06-19-2006)
"First rule. Trust your director, which I do implicitly. In a sense, when Bryan first started talking to me about it, about a year before I got offered the part, he always said that it was going to be darker, it's going to be bitter, it's going to be a Le...Zipang Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-10-2007)
What They SayThe days of Mirai as a neutral rescue ship are over; battleship Mirai has emerged! Forced into battle with its own countrymen, the peacekeeping effort appears doomed. Escalating tension evermore, Commander Kadomatsu is blindsided as the loyal... Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#05
by Robert Harris (Tue 12-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki Yoshioka & Cindy H. YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayTo truly be considered a butler of the highest caliber, Hayate needs more than just punctuality, an unwavering sense of loyalty a... Will Smith Says "I" to ROBOT
by Richard Salter (Wed 12-04-2002)
Yahoo reports that Fox has bought the rights to make a movie based on Isaac Asimov's short story collection, I, ROBOT and have signed Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK 2) to star. Smith will play a detective charged with the task of finding out how robots could ha... I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)
Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ... 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... 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... Initial D Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-05-2005)
What They SayThe downhill battle between Tak and Ry heats up as Ry matches every move Tak makes. But Tak ultimately manages to regain his calm, executing a final \"inner drop\" to win the race. Tak\'s infamy, however, brings a new team to Gunma, and team ... Forgotten Realms, H.G. Wells, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-12-2006)
It's a Wizards of the Coast week with four new paperback releases from the Forgotten Realms universe along with a continuing installment from the D&D War-Torn series. H.G. Wells' Star Begotten gets a modern day facelift after nearly seven decades of being... Stuntman (Playstation 2)
by Neal "Petrodon" Leyendecker (Tue 07-16-2002)
I love to drive. One could say that I am a real road addict. Now I don't mean to say that I love to drive so much I would do something completely not me, like become a professional truck driver or something, but the feel of a powerful set of pistons a... Initial D: First Stage Box Set (-)
What They Say**Initial pressing only limited release** Consists of 7 discs containing all 26 episodes of enormously popular \"Initial D - First Stage\" with 5.1 surround channel. Special bonus features are expected to include a special DVD stand shaped li...BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-15-2002)
Largely derided when it first premiered in 1997 on the then-fledgling WB Network, Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned out to be not only one of the best genre television shows ever, but also one of the best shows on TV as a whole. Now, Twentieth... The New Brasyl
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-08-2007)
Good day to all of you Maniac readers and welcome to this week’s edition of the Buzz. After a staggeringly huge release last week, the genre book schedule is settling back into its usual pace with a relatively light load this Tuesday.
I kn... New Cutey Honey (Essential Anime Edition)
by Derek Guder (Tue 08-10-2004)
What They SayIn a futuristic world where evil comes in all shapes and sizes, she is the ultimate weapon. She\'s Cutey Honey, a one woman S.W.A.T. team whose android chassis is capable of changing at will into a dazzling array of hard-hitting, curvaceous b... Comicscape - August 17, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-17-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another edition of THERE GOES YOUR LIFE!. Last week, Voodoo Maverick's Tedd Walley and John Williams helped me walk you through the soul-sucking, wallet-draining endeavor that is self-publishing. This week,... "24: The First Four Hours"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 01-17-2007)
24 is one of those series that is dangerously perfect for DVD. I watched the series as it aired for the first time last year. The previous seasons I soaked up via the DVD box sets. I say dangerously perfect because once you start one... The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)
VIDEO NEWS You cant keep a good corpse down as Trimark Home Video has recently announced their August 3rd Special Edition release of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Dan OBannons 1985 semi-sequel/spin-off of Georg... 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... DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RPG 4th Edition Announced
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)
The world's oldest and best selling RPG, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, has announced today that a 4th edition is on the way Spring 2008. Here's the details for D&D: Wizards of the Coast series...
Whether you storm a mad wizard’s tower everyweek or ha... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....Super Gals Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-20-2003)
What They SayRan Kotobuki, the World\'s Greatest Gal, is back. No part of Shibuya is safe as she hunts relentlessly for those items essential to a gal\'s existence... namely fake nails, Hawaiian jewelry and karaoke. But some serious opposition is closing ... It's All So WEIRD
by News Editor (Tue 07-26-2005)
The History Channel will soon be featuring a weekly series called WEIRD U.S. The one-hour world premiere series debuts Monday, August 1 at 10 pm. A sneak preview of WEIRD U.S. will air on Sunday, July 31 at 11 pm. Based on the best-selling book of the sam... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Fairy Tail Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 05-19-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiro MashimaTranslated by:William FlannaganAdapted by:William FlannaganWhat They SayNow that Lucy\'s joined the prestigious magician\'s guild, will she really get along with the others mages? A life of magical adventuring may ... 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... Worst Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takahashi HiroshiTranslated by:Namoi Kokubo and Steven HoffmanAdapted by:What They SayWho wants to be the tough guy at school?
Well that's what the bad boys of Suzuran High School are going to find out at the Freshman's Battle... Sailor Moon S TV Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-06-2001)
What They SayNew enemies! The Sailor Scouts are back on the job! Serena and her friends would have enjoyed the peaceful rest since their last battle, but they have been studying for their high school entrance exams! However, a new plot is forming and thei... Golden Boy Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-21-2002)
What They SayHow does he do it? Whether he\'s an idiot or a genius, you have to give Golden Boy Kintaro Oe credit for always knowing how to turn the ladies on. The problem is, once he\'s turned them on, he doesn\'t know how to turn them off!
Whether he\... ADV Announces January 9th REleases (Thu 11-09-2006)
HOUSTON, November 9, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce five titles heading your way on January 9. Prepare yourself for the first volume of Best Student Council, the fifth volume of Mic...Tenchi Muyo! : Magical Project S: Volume 1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-05-2002)
What They SayDrafted! Sasami Kawai suddenly finds herself transforming into a magical girl, teaming up with a talking rabbit (that claims to be a cat), wearing embarrassing clothes, and battling bizarre enemies. All consequences of the coronation of Tsuna... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
Greetings fellow comic fiends, and welcome to another exciting installment of COMICSCAPE. By the end, I'll be hanging off of a cliff and you'll have to tune in next week to find out if I survive or not. Actually, I'll run my in-depth and hyperbole-free ... Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1 Collection
by Mark Thomas (Tue 11-04-2008)
The first season of one of the more popular shonen titles sets up an interesting premise and shows the sort of action and storytelling that will be displayed in later seasons.
What They Say
From cutting classes to brawling in the streets, Yusuke Urame... Nightmare Campus
by Giaourus Ericus (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!AUDIO: A+ I'm primarily using the original Japanese audio track for this review. Both the Japanese and English tracks are in Dolby Digital Stereo. Overall, a very good job, with everything clear, crisp and undistorted. In particular, the lovely... Around the World in Seventy Minutes
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-01-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
When it premiered in 1956, producer Mike Todd’s flamboyant cinematic incarnation of the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days, was the world’s most expensive and elaborate film, directed by... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
What They SaySet during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god M...Third, The: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-27-2007)
What They SayOne Girl. One Tank. No Problem.
In a devastated world overrun by monstrous bugs and ravaged by outlaws, there\'s only one person to call when you really need a job done right: Honoka. With a sixth sense for danger, sword skills that are seco... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... Stan Winston Readies First Toy Line
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-18-2001)
Stan Winstons Oscar-winningt makeup effects studio has contributed creatures and characters to two of this years most highly anticipated films, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. Toys is for me huge. But thats not what he is most excited about at the moment. He... LEGACY OF WOLVES
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 08-16-2007)
One of three titles (soon to be four) set in the new Eberron: The Inquisitives series, Marsheila Rockwell’s Legacy of Wolves makes a splash in Forgotten Realm’s freshest universe. A juicy tale of conspiracy, werewolves, and good ole-fashioned ... Analysis: The First X2 Script Review
by Jason Lethert (Thu 05-16-2002)
After Sony's proactive policy of
revealing information on the Spider-Man production, fans may have to
adjust regarding Bryan Singer's famously tight-lipped production of the X-Men
franchise. Just like the original, X-Men 2 has been shrouded in
myster... First look at STAR TREK: VOYAGER DVD set!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-18-2003)
The details have just been unveiled on the third STAR TREK TV series to arrive on DVD, STAR TREK: VOYAGER. Beginning next February Paramount Home Video will start to release box sets of the sci-fi series, with a new season arriving every other month. The ... TWIN PEAKS: THE FIRST SEASON
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 01-09-2002)
David Lynch may be considered one of the premier American directors (and rightly so to these eyes) in critical circles, but his unique brand of visceral "entertainment" rarely strikes a chord with general audiences. The major exception was his creation, a... Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... SUPER TUESDAY: Top 10 Comic Book Presidents
by Chad Derdowski (Tue 11-04-2008)
It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already voted, I sincerely hope you’re planning on doing so. Come on folks, I know the Marvel vs. DC event of the nineties soured you on the democratic process, but you’ve got to give it anoth... 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 ... Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-11-2001)
What They SayMany years ago, Azalyn\'s best friend in all the universe was a similar aged boy named Ruu. Also royalty of a sort, they shared the way that children do and both pledged that one day they would rule fairly. Both also agreed that one day they ... Publishing History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-23-2007)
With its release surrounded by dubious price wars, online leak conspiracies, and even direct chastisement by a foreign Trade and Industry Minister, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows shook the foundations of the publishing industry this past weekend and... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Sorcerer Hunters Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-31-2001)
What They SayIn a world where magic is real, sorcerers and magic users use their power to enslave the common man and rule the land, but they do not go unopposed.
For there are five brave souls that stand against them; five brave souls that dare to fight... Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #03: Coup
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-27-2003)
What They SayThe first book of the 12 Kingdoms thunders to a close as Youko confronts her destiny. Though her path is blocked by her former friend, Sugimoto, and the jealous King of Ko, Youko is no longer one to be taken lightly, and she’s ready to ... Urotsukidoji III (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayAs the Overfiend slumbers, the mad emperor Caesar rises to power, enslaving a new race of demon beasts. As the bloodthirsty beasts capture the tyrant’s daughter in a brutal coup, the Overfiend must awaken to an apocalyptic battle of the...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... Book Buzz: The Living Dead Crawls Your Way
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-22-2008)
The bad thing about months with five release weeks is that you always get a week or two where the pickings are very slim. Such is the case this week! Everything from fiction to non-fiction is rather light but it’s really just the calm befo... Anime Central - All Reports
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai... Comicscape - November 26, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-26-2003)
OPINION: Before we get started, two plugs: one, an invitation to visit CINESCAPE's comic book message forum in addition to sending e-mail to yours truly, so that you don't have to wait for me to reprint your letter before others can respond to it; and two... Comicscape - July 2, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-02-2003)
OPINIONI know I promised a column on the best and worst movie adaptations, but I'm going to delay it for a week for two reasons: 1) I've not seen THE HULK yet, and I want to include it; and 2) I have something to get off my chest - namely, my thoughts on ... Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)
What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G... Saint Seiya Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 12-27-2003)
What They SayThe battle of the Saints continues. Saint Seiya and Saint Shiryu are locked in an epic struggle that shall test both their strength and will to survive. One of the two will die - the other will not be so lucky.
Unicorn and Andromeda are sla... Infinite Space, Infinite God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-13-2007)
Anthologies run amok in this week’s buzz with collection themes ranging from Russian sci-fi and fantasy to genre fiction based on world mythology and a collection of 2006’s best space opera novels.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to ... G.I. Joe, Gaiman, & a Random Rant
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-21-2006)
Awww yeea it’s Tuesday everyone and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Unfortunately we don’t have an extensive list of new releases hitting the shelves this week but there are still a couple of choice morsels coming out on hardcover ... Major Anime Premieres and Screenings at New York Anime Festival (Fri 11-02-2007)
Exclusive Premieres of Adventures in Voice Acting and One Piece; As Previously Announced, CATBLUE Dynamite also Featured Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will feature a selection of highly-antic...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... Agent K Returns
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 07-10-2002)
It's been a long time coming five years, to be exact but fans of director Barry Sonnenfeld's 1997 hit MEN IN BLACK have finally gotten a sequel. And judging by the film's holiday weekend opening gross to the tune of almost $90 million it would seem th... The Rebirth of Superman, Part 3
by Edward Gross (Wed 06-21-2000)
Jeph Loeb, the writer behind Superman, has one rule when he commences an interview: he won`t comment on the creative teams that came before the current regime because, as he puts it, `I have a lot of respect for those guys.` Nonetheless, there must be som... Lucasfilm/Del Rey Confirm 35 New Books
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-17-2008)
Over the past few days, there's been some new interesting announcements for readers and fans of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. With the 9-book Legacy of the Force series over, we've had slow leaks that there would be another 9-book Fate of the Jedi seri... ULTIMATE X-MEN
by Russell Lissau (Wed 12-20-2000)
Before you read the first issue of Ultimate X-Men, youve got to do one important thing: Forget everything you know about Professor Charles Xaviers merry band of mutants.Forget the heroes you love. Forget the villains you hate. Forget the costumes. Forge... Sword of Truth, Dragonlance, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 07-19-2006)
Swords clash, elemental battleships go to war, and long-dead dragons rise again in this week's buzz of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. Making big waves in the fantasy arena is Tor Book's publication of Terry Goodkind's Phantom. A long-awaite... Fans Take On... Michelle Ruff
by The English Track Forum (Thu 07-01-2004)
Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Horus Heresy, McKenna, Asher, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-10-2006)
Neal Asher releases the newest Polity novel, McKenna continues the Aldabreshin Compass series, and Black Library author Ben Counter takes over the reins of the newest Horus Heresy installment this week. Happy Tuesday everyone! A handful of fantasy sagas a... His and Her Circumstances Vol. #1
by paul (Fri 08-02-2002)
The Review!My very first experience with His and Her Circumstances was listening to a friend\'s copy of the opening song. Though I could understand little of the lyrics, I could feel emotions welling up within me as I experienced the joy and yearning of ... Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... 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... Saturn Thrice
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-28-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Latest effort in Intrada's limited Special Collection series is the world premiere release of Elmer Bernstein's avant-garde opus, SATURN 3. The score is one of a handful of true sci-fi films scored by Bernstein, who began his ca... Kare - First Love Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Sun 01-02-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaho MiyasakaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayThe age-old dilemma of choosing between your best friend and the one you love is the lesson for the day for these bubbly high-schoolers. Insecure and bespectacle... BABYLON 5: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Tony Whitt (Tue 04-08-2003)
It's hard to believe that it's been ten years now since BABYLON 5 originally aired on our screens - a bit longer, if you count the fact that the series pilot "The Gathering" aired some considerable time before the first episode - but the series has aged r... First King Adventures Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayCrown Prince Varumu is next in line for the throne, but if he can't deal with the spirit masters, then his royal dreams may never come true! Tag along with the Pri... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Transformers: Headmasters - Takara Collection Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-30-2005)
What They SayThis exclusive release marks the first time this legendary, much sought after but little seen 35-episode series has ever been officially released in its entirety in the West!
Features the show\'s original Japanese language version with newly... 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... House of the Dead, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-31-2003)
Genre: Video Game Adaptation/Horror.Studio: Unknown.Production Company: Mindfire Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Ona Grauer (Alicia); Jonathan Cherry (Rudy); Tyron Leitso (Simon); Enuka Okuma (Karma); Sonja Salomma (Cynthia); Wil... THE GODFATHER DVD COLLECTION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sat 10-13-2001)
Francis Ford Coppola not only led his generation of young, new filmmakers who revived the form in the early '70s, he has also made, in the course of his uneven career, some of the greatest American films ever. Now, Paramount Home Video has released two su... Crest of the Stars Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-05-2001)
What They SayJinto Lin\'s life changes forever when the Humankind Empire Abh takes over his home planet of Martine without firing a single shot. He is soon sent off to study the Abh language and culture and to prepare himself for his future as a nobleman-... COMICS, SEXUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-11-2006)
Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Central time, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to vote on whether or not to remove two graphic novels from their shelves BLANKETS by Craig Thompson and FUN HOME by Alison Bechdel. Louise Mills, a resident ... Dragon Ball Z: Broly Double Feature
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-09-2007)
What They SayBroly: The Legendary Super Saiyan
A Saiyan warrior has arrived on Earth, and his plea for assistance has ignited a clash between Goku and Vegeta. Sparks fly as the two battle to be the one to confront the galaxy\'s new menace. Yet the true m... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli... 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. ... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Lucky Star Vol. #2 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-30-2008)
I so needed to see these characters discussing the visit of their “special friend”….What They SayMinoru Shiraishi here! The season of summer starts for the girls of Lucky Star and with it comes those staple images of vacation like gold ... The Tower of Shadows Looms onto Shelves
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-12-2006)
Drew Bowling kicks of his Tides of Fate trilogy with the hardback release of The Tower of Shadows, Don Bassingthwaite concludes The Dragon Below series with The Killing Song, and Sergei Lukyanenko’s wildly popular The Night Watch returns from it... Weekly Book Buzz: Finding The Mummy in Literature
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-08-2008)
Well one might say that this is a very light week for new releases. I’d say pathetic might be a better choice of words. Honestly it really is a very slow week. With few new releases in Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy, I’ve included m...