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DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)

...ight, at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008, it was announced today. Scheduled for an evening presentation, the Batman Gotham Knight premiere will be followed immediately by a panel featuring members of the film crew and cast, including legenda...

Wizard World Los Angeles to Premiere 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' (Thu 03-04-2004)

...sus 2002. Wizard World Chicago, August 8-10, 2004, is expected to draw over 50,000 people. All the shows will feature the most recognized and respected figures and companies in comic book, toys, anime, manga and video games, as well as stars in film a...

Ultimate Avengers debuts at Wizard World Chicago (Mon 08-08-2005)

Craig Kyle and Ken Katsumoto from Marvel Studios and Lions Gate previewed and discussed the upcoming "Ultimate Avengers" full-length DVD to a packed crowd at Wizard World Chicago. Taken right from the first six issues of Ultimates Vol 1, fans were treated...


Dark Knight trailer at Wizard World Chicago (Fri 07-27-2007)

Warner Bros. Pictures is indeed planning on presenting Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight at Wizard World Chicago, taking place August 9-12. There's been some rumors that the studio had pulled out of the event, but that's not true. We can also confir...

Dark Knight: Wizard World Q&A (Mon 08-13-2007)

The cast and crew of 'The Dark Knight' appeared at Wizard World Chicago this weekend to talk about the movie. Here's the transcript.

ACTOR features at Wizard World
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-09-2001)

...gaCon and Wizard World Chicago. The staffs at each of these conventions are outstanding, and the ultimate pleasure to work with. And they put on great shows."For more information or to send donations, to ACTOR please contact: ACTOR (A Commitment To...

'Gotham Knight' premieres at Wizard World next week
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-20-2008)

...ight', at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008, it was announced today. The 'Batman Gotham Knight' premiere will commence at 7:00 p.m. in the 1,500-seat hall within the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, and the screening will be followed immediat...


DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard World Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)

Hah, trust it for our friends over at Wizard  to do a step by step breakdown of the Wizard World Chicago Convention footage shown by Warner Bros... There may be no video footage to post yet but columnist Kiel Phegley at Wizard Universe did ...

The Dark Knight: Wizard World Panel (Sun 08-12-2007)

Comics Continuum has coverage of 'The Dark Knight' panel at this weekend's Wizard World Chicago. Here's a sample: Nolan and Bale were asked what it's like to work together for a third time. "It's much like any relationship as it progresses," Bale s...

DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)

...back from Wizard World Chicago... with exciting news!! At the end of the DC Nation panel today, it was announced that there WILL be a TDK panel tomorrow!! They didn't specifically mention "TDK", but did drop several hints that it's definitely...

Constantine director unveils sneak peek at Wizard World (Sun 08-15-2004)

An eighteen minute video clip from the upcoming movie Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves and a special Q&A with director Francis Lawrence, highlighted the VERTIGO presentation at Wizard World Chicago...


Exclusive look at 'Batman Begins' at Wizard World Chicago (Sat 08-14-2004)

Screenwriter David Goyer was joined by director Chris Nolan (Memento) as DC's publisher Paul Levitz revealed the exclusive, never before seen footage (which by the way will not be seen again for a few months at least) of the new upcoming Bat-flick...

'The Dark Knight's Wizard World Chicago trailer (Mon 07-07-2008)

The movie trailer for 'The Dark Knight' is now online for your viewing enjoyment!

Director Francis Lawrence to Preview "Constantine" At Wizard World Chicago (Sat 08-07-2004)

Francis Lawrence, director of Constantine, will join the VERTIGO presentation on Sunday, August 15, for a preview of selected scenes from the upcoming movie based on the HELLBLAZER series.

Gotham Knight Premieres at WW Chicago
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 04-11-2008)

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation will present the World Premiere of the DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie, Batman Gotham Knight, at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008. Scheduled for an evening presentati...


Goyer to Discuss Batman Begins at WW Chicago (Thu 08-05-2004)

Warner Bros. and DC Comics are adding to the excitement at Wizard World Chicago! David S. Goyer, screenwriter of Batman Begins, will be on hand Saturday, August 14, immediately after the DC Universe panel concludes, for a discussion of the movie...

New Vampirella Debuts in Chicago
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 08-14-2001)

Fans of the scarlet-clad Vampirella have been waiting for over six months to learn who would succeed "B" movie queen Julie Strain as the next official Vampirella photo model, and Harris Comics has just announced that the wait is over. After a search that ...

TOKYOPOP Swoops into Wizard World (Mon 08-04-2003)

TOKYOPOP® SWOOPS INTO WIZARD WORLD WITH EXCITING GAMES, GUESTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2003)-Attention Wizard World attendees: If you haven't already heard, manga and anime are taking over the Universe, and TOKYOPOP Inc. is leadin...

Ghost Rider Panel Wizard World Texas (Sun 11-12-2006)

Mark Steven Johnson, writer/director of the Ghost Rider movie, brought quite an eyeful with him to Wizard World Texas in Arlington, Tex., on Saturday afternoon. Instead of just bringing a trailer, Johnson showed a nearly nine-minute action clip from the m...


Smallville's Supergirl at Wizard World (Tue 10-16-2007)

Smallville's Laura Vandervoort will be a guest at Wizard World Texas. The show runs Nov. 16-18 at the Arlington Convention Center, and Vandervoort, who plays Kara, will appear on the show's final two days.

'Ghost Rider' director coming to Wizard World Texas for special Q&A (Sat 09-16-2006)

Writer/director Mark Steven Johnson is bringing Marvel's Spirit of Vengeance to life on the big screen this fall with "Ghost Rider" starring Nichloas Cage. And now's your chance to not only meet him, but also attend a special Q&A event only at Wizard Worl...

Erica Durance at Wizard World Philly (Sun 04-02-2006)

Erica Durance joined the cast of the WB's smash hit 'Smallville' as every fanboy's favorite lady reporter Lois Lane and Clark Kent's life has been a rollercoaster ride ever since! Even though the new season of "Smallville" recently started, she's taking t...

Wizard World LA: Fantastic Four Panel (Mon 03-21-2005)

The build-up to July 8 and the release of Marvel's latest tentpole movie, Fantastic Four, continued on Saturday at Wizard World L.A. with a panel featuring guest of honor Avi Arad of Marvel Studios and Chris Evans, who plays the Human Torch.


Superman Returns Toys at Wizard World LA 2006 (Sun 03-19-2006)

IESB has posted Superman Returns toy images from Wizard World LA.

Punisher Cast At Wizard World Los Angeles (Fri 01-30-2004)

Thomas Jane, star of The Punisher movie, will be a guest at Wizard World Los Angeles, set for March 19-21 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Jane will be joined by writer/director Jonathan Henseligh and producers Gale Anne Hurd and Avi Arad.

'Spidey 2' Clip Shown at Wizard World Philadelphia (Sun 05-23-2004)

Scooper gives the run down of the new 'Spider-Man 2' clip which ran at Wizard World Philadelphia. The description contains spoilers of course, so only read it if you'd like to know...

Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)

...llowed by Wizard World Chicago, then Wizard World L.A., the Dallas Comicon, Dragon Con, and Gen Con. I used to do Gen Con every year, but since I moved to California, I have not been back. I'd go in a second if they'd fly me out as a guest. Two shows I...


Wizard World: Los Angeles Marvel Movie Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-22-2004)

During a Marvel movie panel at Wizard World: Los Angeles, fans were treated to lots of news and entertainment from a panel which included Thomas Jane, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Kevin Nash, Jonathan Hensleigh, Gail Anne Hurd and Avia Arad. And there was more ...

Casting a Spell Over The City of Brotherly Love
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-20-2002)

About a week or so ago, on May 10-12, Wizard World debuted its brand-new comic book convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Wizard World East was, as most comic insiders know, the work of WIZARD Magazine, one of the hobb...

Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)

...nd at the Wizard World Chicago convention director John Bruno gave the crowd an exclusive first at his latest picture, Virus. After the preview of the film Bruno hinted at the possibility that he may have another Dark Horse feature in his future. Our s...

'The Dark Knight' at Wizard World (Sun 08-12-2007)

Batman-on-Film sits in on the 'Dark Knight' panel at Wizard World so you don't have to! Writes BoF: All in all, some great stuff that didn't reveal a damn thing -- except confirm to me that 'The Dark Knight' is going to kick some major arse next summer...


Wizard World: Los Angeles 'Hellboy' Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-22-2004)

"Hellboy" creator Mike Mignola, director Guillermo del Toro and actors Ron Perlman and Selma Blair answered questions from fans and the press Saturday afternoon at Wizard World: Los Angeles.

Wizard World Philadelphia Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-05-2006)

The Wizard World convention took place in Philadelphia June 2nd to 4th. Tons of toys were shown, way to many to feature here. I am attaching my personal favorite (a Wolverine figure) and will link to where you can find pictures of the various toys below...

'Ultimate Avengers' at Wizard World LA (Mon 03-20-2006)

Sunday's Ultimate Avengers Voice Actor panel at Wizard World LA began a bit late, but once inside things ran pretty smoothly. One of the largest panels (dwarfed only by the "Sam Loeb and the 26" panel from the day before), the actors' names and parts were...

Wizard World Philadephia: Ultimate Avengers 2 (Sun 06-04-2006)

Lionsgate is staging a booth at Wizard World Philadelphia, where one of the films it is promoting is Ultimate Avengers 2. Posters featuring the DVD's box art -- by Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch -- are being given away. While the Black Panther is new to...


Illuminati Hosts Illustrators and Animators at Wizard World (Fri 03-19-2004)

Illuminati Entertainment will be hosting signings and selling products at this weekend's Wizard World Los Angeles convention, the company says. Guests will include Joaquim Dos Santos, who is currently directing episodes of Justice League Unlimited and Eri...

Wizard World LA Announcements (Mon 03-22-2004)

Well, one announcement, as this was a new venue for Wizard World. TOKYOPOP was on the scene with a panel and discussed a lot of things about their new novel line and manga in general, but the only announcement for a new manga license that they made was fo...

Erica Durance at Wizard World Texas Nov. 7-9 (Sun 10-31-2004)

Smallville's Erica Durance (Lois) is a featured guest at the Wizard World Texas convention on Nov. 7-9. To celebrate, Wizard has named her a 'Hottie of the Week.' Click for convention details and more...

GitS: SAC to Premier at Wizard World (Thu 03-04-2004)

According to this press release, Wizard World on 03/20/2004 will have the premier of the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex dub as well as much of the voice cast for it being there.


del Toro to Raffle Hellboy Prop at Wizard World Texas (Thu 11-20-2003)

From the 'Hellboy' message boards, director Guillermo del Toro says: "I will be in the [Wizard World] Texas convention this weekend...At the Texas convention we will have a small but really nice prop from the movie with us and it will be raffled amongs...

STARGATE Exclusive at Wizard World
by News Editor (Fri 03-17-2006)

For fans attending this weekend's Wizard World Los Angeles convention, Diamond Select Toys is proud to announce an exclusive Stargate action figure will be available for purchase while supplies last. A Preproduction Colonel Jack O'Neill figure will mark ...

Blade: Trinity Panel - Wizard World Texas (Sun 11-07-2004)

David Goyer brought the new blood with him to Wizard World Texas on Saturday. Goyer and new stars to the franchise Ryan Reynolds (Hannibal King) and Jessica Biel (Abigail Whistler) appeared before an enthusiastic and capacity crowd. Goyer kicked things o...

Wizard World Batman Begins Sneak Peak (Sun 03-20-2005)

Here's a blow-by-blow of the sneak peek at 'Batman Begins' presented at Wizard World...


'Smallville' Star Erica Durance to Appear at Wizard World Texas (Fri 10-01-2004)

Erica Durance recently joined the cast of the WB's smash hit 'Smallville' as every fanboy's favorite lady reporter Lois Lane. While she only just got to Smallville she's taking the time to take a quick trip to Wizard World Texas...

'Blade: Trinity' Star Ryan Reynolds to attend Wizard World Texas
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-27-2004)

If you are a Blade fan then you are going to love this! Ryan Reynolds, one of the stars of the upcoming blockbuster Blade: Trinity will be a part of Wizard World Texas. With Director David Goyer and co-star Jessica Biel already making the trip, Reynolds w...

More on that 'Batman Begins' panel from Wizarld World Chicago (Sat 08-14-2004)

Another report from the Batman Begins panel and presentation at the Wizarld World Chicago...

War Journal: Punisher Pictures From Wizard World (Sat 03-20-2004)

Check out this awesome gallery of the Punisher stuff from Wizard World L.A.


Welcome to Mania’s Toy Maniac Column
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-12-2008)

...for their Wizard World Chicago (June 26-29) Exclusive. They will have two different Peter Petrelli figures from the hit NBC series Heroes. One is invisible or full clear (Limited to 500) and the other is a phasing Peter (Limited to 1000). As cool as 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’...

Offbeat Observations
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-15-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another catastrophic adventure into Comicscape. My scheduled interview for this week fell through, so I’ve reduced myself to one of those pithy observational columns. Fortunately, Wizard World Chicago wra...

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...


Katee Sackhoff at WW Philly!
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)

Wizard World Chicago, the largest family-friendly comics and pop culture convention in the central US returns to Philadelphia May 30-June 1 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  Fan-favorite and award-winning actress Katee Sackhoff of the televisio...

'Spider-Man 2' cameo at Wizard World (Mon 08-11-2003)

'Spider-Man 2' collects Wizard fan awards. The reporting of this is accurate. As far as we saw, the 'Punisher' bit on the same page is not.

ACTOR Auction an Amazing Success
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-23-2001)

...on at the Wizard World Chicago convention, raising a total of $67,077. Items were donated from comic artists as well as corporate donors like Tower Records, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Miramax/Dimension Films. Celebrity guest auctioneer Kevin Smith...

Brian Azzarello inflicts "Pain" on 'Batman: Gotham Knight' (Fri 05-09-2008)

...emiere at Wizard World Chicago in late June. "Batman Gotham Knight" will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. The film is produc...


Josh Olson's history of 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-05-2008)

...emiere at Wizard World Chicago on June 28. "Batman Gotham Knight" will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. Olson strode off th...

Three for 'Gotham Knight'
by Edward Goodsmith (Tue 07-08-2008)

At the recent Wizard World Chicago, Comics2Film sat down with the various men responsible for bringing the Dark Knight to his latest animated adventures in 'Batman: Gotham Knight'. Fisrt up, the acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello wrote the segment of the...

DARK KNIGHT Teaser Trailer in 2 Weeks?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)

Alright you BATMAN fans (myself included), get ready for something soon. I know that Warner Bros warned everyone about THE DARK KNIGHT won't have an exhibit at this month's Comic Con 2007, instead opting for the Wizard World Chicago convention i...

DC Comics giving away Christian Bale as Batman statue (Wed 08-03-2005)

DC Comics will be giving away a Christian Bale as Batman statue from DC Direct to 10 lucky attendees of Wizard World Chicago.


Michael Turner pleased with progress of Fathom live-action movie
by Christian Koch (Sun 08-10-2003)

According to Comic Book Resources, Aspen founder Michael Turner told attendees of Wizard World Chicago tht he was, "really, really excited...and optimistic," about the "Fathom" movie.

Sizing up the Competition
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-13-2002)

...nd at the Wizard World Chicago convention July 5-7. The first action figure kit – the ALPHA MALE MILITARY – includes 44 interchangeable parts that snap together to form one bad-ass 3-inch figure. Look for the green and tan military figures to follow so...

'Witchblade' Gets Anime Treatment (Fri 08-27-2004)

One of the major announcements at the Top Cow panel at Wizard World Chicago was the licensing of Witchblade to the Japanese studio Gonzo Digimation (Blue Submarine #6, Last Exile, Burst Angel) for the production of a 26-episode anime TV series. More...

Witchblade Animated comicbook could get animated series!
by Christian Koch (Sat 08-09-2003)

According to the Comics Continuum Top Cow editor-in-chief Jim McLauchlin said on the on their Wizard World Chicago Witchblade panel, that the Witchblade Animated comicbook could get translated in an actual animated series.


New villain toys for 'The Batman' (Thu 12-01-2005)

Mattel has big plans for "The Batman" toy line in 2006. We will see many new figures over the course of the year, we showed you The Joker, The Riddler and Clayface during our San Diego and Wizard World Chicago comic con coverage over the summer.

Ultimate Avengers Animated Movie Poster (Sat 08-06-2005)

Check out the new poster that Lions Gate Films is displaying at it booth at Wizard World Chicago to promote its Ultimate Avengers animated movie.

Quesada Calls Punisher "Outrageous" (Mon 08-11-2003)

Last Saturday, Joe Quesada, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, gave a Q&A about all things Marvel at the Wizard World Chicago convention in Rosemont.

'Constantine', 'Blade' and 'Smallville' (Tue 08-17-2004)

Before one of the biggest crowds for a Vertigo panel at a convention, Constantine director Francis Lawrence again showed an 18-minute montage of clips from the film on Sunday at Wizard World Chicago. David Goyer, writer and director of Blade: Trinity, ...


USAGI YOJIMBO: Stan Sakai and Diana Schutz
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 11-01-2000)

What do you do when you win the Eisner award for `Best Serialized Story`? You make a sequel, of course.Writer/artist Stan Sakai won the Eisner in 1999 for his `Grasscutter` story arc in Usagi Yojimbo. The 10-issue story told the tale of the legendary blad...

Legion of Super Heroes news (Tue 08-08-2006)

Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series was part of DC Comics' video presentation at its booth at Wizard World Chicago over the weekend. "The Legion has a long history in DC Comics, as you all know," Producer James Tucker said. "Legion fans...

'Batman: Gotham Knight' to premiere June 28 at Wiz Chi
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-10-2008)

...ight', at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008, it was announced today. Scheduled for an evening presentation, the Batman Gotham Knight premiere will be followed immediately by a panel featuring members of the film crew and cast, including legendar...

Alan Burnett on 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-02-2008)

..." at Wizard World Chicago in late June. "Batman Gotham Knight" will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. The film is produc...


Burnett Discusses Batman: Gotham Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 05-02-2008)

...Knight at Wizard World Chicago in late June. Batman Gotham Knight will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. The film is produced as a coll...

SDCC IRON MAN Footage Online Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-20-2007)

...iding the Wizard World Chicago Con footage in an official capacity very soon. Director Favreau has the right idea in any case... I hear you all loud and clear. You want to see the footage that we brought to SDCC. Why not post it in HD instead of havi...

Kevin Conroy becomes legendary once more in 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)

...emiere at Wizard World Chicago in late June. From his home in New York City, Conroy spoke at length about the film, his ongoing relationship with the character, and the surprising manner in which he first approached and procured the role of Batman. Q...

Gregory Noveck rebuilds a city for 'Gotham Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 05-30-2008)

...l come at Wizard World Chicago on June 28 when he moderates the panel following the world premiere of "Batman Gotham Knight." "Batman Gotham Knight" will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that ...


ADULT SWIM Not at Comic Con?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)

...g for the Wizard World Chicago convention on August 9-12.

Guillermo del Toro Talks Hellboy at Wizard World (Sun 11-23-2003)

Q & A From Guillermo del Toro at the recent Wizsard World Texas show...

Image of the Solomon Grundy Figure
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-06-2006)

Toy News International has an exclusive first look at Mattel's Solomon Grundy Figure which will be available at the San Diego Comic-Con (July 19-23) and Wizard World Chicago (August 4-6).You can go here for a very hi-res version.The figure will sell for $...

DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)

...g for the Wizard World Chicago event. Last week, it was leaked that a trailer or footage would indeed be shown at the Comic Con event. Now, this new viral marketing site has launched focusing on the Joker confirming that something is about to happen......


Winner of the Marvel New Talent Search: Dean Nuckols!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-15-2001)

Remember this name: Dean Nuckols. It may soon join the hallowed ranks of artists like John Romita, Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, John Byrne, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld (just kidding), and many, many more as the latest in a long line of comic book illustrators ...

GEN13 relaunch starts with 13-cent issue
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 04-05-2002)

DC Comics and WildStorm Productions will relaunch GEN13 in July with a #0 issue that will cost just 13 cents. The 32-page preview issue includes a new 12-page story that lays the foundation for Gen13's rebirth, courtesy of the creative team of the upcomi...

DAREDEVIL: YELLOW - Tim Sale
by Russell Lissau (Mon 11-27-2000)

Now that the Batman: Dark Victory maxi-series has come to an end, artist Tim Sale is ready to fully focus on his next comics project, which will star everyone’s favorite blind superhero, Daredevil. The six-issue tale, simply titled Daredevil: Yellow, will...

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...


Wizard Magazine to Offer Exclusive 'Hellboy Premiere Edition' (Fri 11-14-2003)

All advance ticket orders for Wizard World Los Angeles will receive an exclusive movie photo cover variant of the Wizard Exclusive Hellboy Premiere Edition! This book features the only new Hellboy Story timed with the release of the movie and includes Mik...

Mutant Earth Teaser Trailer Online
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-02-2002)

At this summer's Wizard World in Chicago, Stan Winston told Comics2Film that he is actively pursuing a movie version of his Mutant Earth comic book. "It will be a movie nobody's ever seen. And, yes. It's going to be a big movie, an event movie," Winst...

Dark Knight Footage at Wizard World (Sun 08-12-2007)

The footage started with a silhouette of a dark figure in front of one of Batman's armored vehicles before quickly cutting to Bruce Wayne and Alfred delivering the brief lines heard in the "Dark Knight" teaser trailer. "Some people just want to watch ...

Play Time
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-25-2002)

Well, I did it. I finally took a trek down to good ol' Manhattan with a buddy of mine this weekend and stopped in on the toy mecca known as the Times Square Toys R Us. And boy was I impressed. Okay, so apparently it doesn't take much to impress me. After ...


Book Buzz: Piers Anthony Returns to Xanth
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-13-2008)

  Highlighting this week’s new releases is Two to the Fifth the latest Xanth novel from Piers Anthony, the thirty-second book in the long-running fantasy series. You can read an excerpt by visiting here: Two to the Fifth Excerpt.   ...

BATMAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 07-11-2002)

Well, how about that. Mattel is quickly getting its claws on the roughest, buffest action figures in the market. Apparently they weren't content with just bringing back the sword-wielding He-Man and his armored Eternian pals. Uh uh. They had to go and str...

TOKYOPOP Talks Wizard World (Mon 03-22-2004)

Jake Forbes from TOKYOPOP stopped by the forums today to talk more about what went on at their panel in regards to two specific announcements:1) TOKYOPOP will be teaming up with a Japanese publisher to release an original manga anthology based on the Star...

Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)

Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ...


TOKYOPOP @ Wizard World (Mon 08-04-2003)

The folks at TOKYOPOP have sent out their latest PR, this time talking about the five new titles they\'re going to announce. Hopefully they\'ll have something to share at Otakon as well.

Wizard World Looks at "Fantastic Four"
by Jim Harvey (Sun 03-20-2005)

During this weekend's WizardWorld convention, audience members were subject to new footage from the "Fantastic Four" movie, scheduled for July 8th, 2005.

World Events Productions Relaunches Hot Selling Licensed Property "Voltron" For Worldwide Distribution (Mon 12-04-2006)

St. Louis, MO, December 4, 2006 - World Events Productions, the company that introduced the world the legendary Voltron: Defender of the Universe classic Anime TV show and licensed toys in the 1980s such as action figures, apparel and video games, is no...

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...


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...

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 ...

Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)

Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ...

Fan confab taps Marvel's Arad as head Wizard
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-28-2005)

Marvel Studios chairman and CEO Avi Arad has been confirmed as the guest of honor at the Wizard World Los Angeles Convention, which will run March 18-20 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More...


The Whacky World of Celebs
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 03-24-2007)

Well, there are always celebrities and Hollywood properties excelling at making gossip fodder of themselves and this week is no different. This week, we have a Judge smoking pot in idiotic places, Dukes of Hazzard actors getting snubbed from singing ...

Knight, Wizard, Actor Extraordinaire
by Eric Moro (Fri 12-14-2001)

Gandalf the Grey. Okay, freeze on that image. Let me guess: a gray-cloaked, gray-haired, mature European-looking fellow, carrying a staff.Now try Magneto. Again you've got a gray-haired, mature European-looking fellow, this time wearing a red cloak and he...

A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)

By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu) Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and...

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...


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 ...

A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)

By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu) Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and...

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...

Directing the Boy Wizard Part One
by CHRIS WYATT (Sat 11-17-2001)

Chris Columbus has seen lots of success in the course of his career. The director has received critical acclaim and huge box office grosses for a string of family friendly hits, including HOME ALONE, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and NINE MONTHS. But nothing he's done ...


DUNGEONMASTER: It's Your World, Play It Part One
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Tue 03-05-2002)

It's probably safe to say that there are few if any other stage experiences or fantasy roleplaying games anywhere exactly like Bruce A. Young's brainchild DUNGEONMASTER, currently playing or rather, being played Sundays at 5:30 PM at Magicopolis Theatre...

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...

John Boorman Leading Animated WIZARD OF OZ
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 11-06-2008)

The man behind Excalibur, The Emerald Forest and Exorcist II will soon be traveling to the magical world of Oz, says Variety. John Boorman is attached to direct the latest adaptation of L. Frank Baum's original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which wil...

SAMURAI of the Future
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 10-25-2001)

Genndy Tartakovsky is a real life American success story and, more specifically, a film student success story. Born in Moscow, Russia, Tartakovsky moved with his family to Chicago when he was seven years old. When it came time for college, Tartakovskylike...


DUNGEONMASTER: It's Your World, Play It Part Two
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Sun 03-10-2002)

Bruce A. Young's brainchild DUNGEONMASTER, currently playing Sundays at 5:30 PM at Magicopolis Theatre in Santa Monica, brings together professional actors and audience members in a partially-scripted, largely-improvised onstage adventure that combines el...

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 02-27-2000)

What can you say? This is the kind of film that you love as a child; then, much to your delight, you find that it still amazes and entertains you even when you`re older, and not just out of any sense of childhood nostalgia. The songs are great; the techni...

BLOOD RITES
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 10-01-2004)

Since it first appeared, Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series has consistently been one of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves. Protagonist Harry is a practicing wizard in contemporary Chicago, where the general pop...

French Tri-Wizard superstar named for GOBLET OF FIRE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-15-2004)

BBC Newsround is reporting that they know the name of the actress playing the female Tri-Wizard superstar we'll get to see in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.According to the site, the part of Beauxbatons student Fleur Delacour will be played by Cleme...


Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)

Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre...

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT RETURNS TO NYAF (Wed 07-02-2008)

WINNERS OF COSPLAY COMPETITION TO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN JAPAN Norwalk, CT, July 2, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will again partner with the World Cosplay Summit at the second annual New York Anime Festiv...

Dresden Files: Small Favor
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-15-2008)

In the blustery streets of downtown Chicago Harry Dresden once again comes to life, battling demons and walking the tight rope of supernatural politics in Jim Butcher’s latest urban fantasy escapade. Following the events of White Night, paranormal ...

J.G Jones Named G.O.H at WW Philly!
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-24-2008)

Superstar artist J.G. Jones has been a guiding creative force at DC Comics for years and is now being named the Guest of Honor for the upcoming Wizard World Philadelphia comic convention. His wide breadth of work and iconic depictions of the company&rsquo...


Viz Media and World Bank Partner to Develop New Manga Series (Tue 09-20-2005)

1 WORLD MANGA Series to Engage Young Readers On Key Global Development Issues San Francisco, CA, September 20, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing a...

Vatican OKs Boy Wizard
by Mike Whybark (Tue 02-04-2003)

CNN.com reports that HARRY POTTER has passed muster with the Vatican. In response to a reporter's question at a press conference on a Vatican report on New Age spirituality, Father Peter Fleetwood said the books were OK."I don't think that any of us grew ...

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...

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...


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...

Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)

The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A...

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...

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...


Hits and Misses
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-15-2004)

Not only does ABC have not one, but two popularly and critically acclaimed shows (LOST and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), as well as several entirely watchable shows that haven't yet cracked the top of the ratings (BOSTON LEGAL and LIFE AS WE KNOW IT)...Not only ...

Zombie Bub's Special Edition
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-19-2003)

Wow – seems like there’s more DVDs every week. Let’s get to ‘em. SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week’s spotlight item has suffered for years due to unfair comparisons with previous entries in its series, and because it was released around the same time as the ...

Boldly Going?
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 12-06-2004)

We're well into the fourth season of ENTERPRISE, a season under the guidance of new show runner Manny Coto. Nine episodes in, how does ENTERPRISE's bold, new direction stack up against the legacy of the TREKs that came before, not to mention other SF gian...

HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)

We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950...


Peter Pan, Alexander the Great & Charles Manson
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-28-2004)

THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSBy far the most impressive soundtrack release of the week – if not the season – is Decca’s Nov 2nd release of Jan A.P. Kaczmarek’s score for Marc Forster’s imaginative fictional retelling of the creation of Peter Pan, FINDING NE...

Gundam Creator to appear at Chicago Film Festival (Mon 09-25-2006)

CHICAGO, September 20, 2006 " In anticipation of his appearance at The 42nd Chicago International Film Festival, The Japan America Society of Chicago is busy rolling out the "red carpet" for Yoshiyuki Tomino, a director who has redrawn the landscape of...

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...

Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)

Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.   ...


Recast Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Tue 08-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seung-Hui KyeTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:What They SayThe universe is divided into the 4th, 5th and 6th worlds. JD is raised by Grandpa Griford to be the last hope for the 4th world, which is set on destroying the 5th...

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...

Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)

ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS...

AnimeTV Announces A Kiss of Paraidse (Thu 04-12-2007)

Hottest Online Video Podcast Program Reviews Geneon Entertainment (U.S.A.) Inc.Â's Upcoming Release, Wizard World LA 2007 and Reveals Never Seen FANPLAY Clips Burbank, California (April 11, 2007) ' Pretty school girls learn that there is more to life...


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...

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 ...

WWPhilly: A Look at The Marvel panel
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-03-2008)

Marvel by far ruled Wizard World Philly with its Secret Invasion. The Secret Invasion panel early in the day had a huge crowd. Even more people turned out for Joe Quesada and his Marvel crew. They dropped three big titles on us at the Cup ‘o Joe pan...

Marvel Knights: 10 Years at WW Philly
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 05-10-2008)

Founders Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti Will Discuss The Influential Imprint’s Past And Future At Wizard World Philly May 30-June 1.   It’s been a decade since four Marvel icons became Marvel Knights and changed the landscape of the M...


'Quest' to the World of Jason Kruse
by Laura Ellison (Mon 04-16-2007)

It started in 1995 as a weekly comic strip in the Ohio University student newspaper, "The Post". In 2003, it appeared on Komikwerks.com as a webcomic. 2006 saw publication of the 128-page graphic novel. Now, 'The World of Quest' was just announced as on...

Book Buzz: The Author-Reader Relationship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-07-2008)

Back in the olden days an author’s book was the sole connection to his readership. Regardless of the story particulars a writer’s characters, places and themes are their own private dialogue to a very public world. But outside of actually read...

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 ...

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 ...


Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)

OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t...

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...

Dragonball Z TV #51: World Tournament - Junior Division (Tue 06-26-2001)

What They SayThe World Tournament begins! Combatants collide, fist fly, kicks explode, powers erupts, and as the dust settles and the victors advance to the finals, Goten and Trunks stand atop the ranks, now prepared to face against each other. To the vic...

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...


TOY MANIAC: Call of Duty: World at War
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 11-20-2008)

  To start off this week’s Toy Column I wanted to thank all of you for posting your comments back in October on my “Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?” column. I addressed all of you about whether or not I should buy a Playstation 3 or an ...

PAC-MAN WORLD 3 Ships
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)

Namco Hometek has begun shipping Pac-Man World 3 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and PC. The game will also be available on Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system in December. The 25-year o...

Sgt. Rock movie update (Tue 03-18-2008)

The Comics Continuum chatted up screenwriter John Cox at Wizard World L.A. Cox said he's optimistic that the 'Sgt. Rock' movie, which he penned a year ago, may go into production this year. "It's a fantastic World War 2 action/adventure with a great...

Ultimate Guides!
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-20-2007)

I don’t know what it is about the word ‘ultimate’ and franchise guides, but there’s no doubt that DK Publishing is one of the best in the business for in-depth and aesthetic guides on your favorite media series. This week Tom De...


Lost World Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 11-30-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Osamu TezukaTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creator of Astro Boy comes Lost World, the first of Osamu Tezuka's cycle of groundbreaking science-fiction graphic novels - including Metropolis a...

Jackson to play Fury, but in which movie? (Tue 03-18-2008)

A panel discussion at the recent Wizard World LA raised new questions about the crossover aspects of upcoming Marvel movies. Panelists included Ricky Purdin (Wizard Magazine) and Adam Tracy (Toyfare Magazine). According to these two, the long-rumored Sam...

Gunsmith Cats (-)

What They SayThey’re here! Chicago’s most lethal ladies have finally made it to DVD. Join the pistol-packing Rally Vincent and her partner, grenade-happy Minnie May Hopkins, as they infiltrate a gun running operation at the “suggestion&...

Viz Donates $100K in GN's to Libraries (Fri 06-16-2000)

VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over...


Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ...

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Films Never Made
by David Wong (Sat 11-22-2008)

So the news came out that the Half Life movie directed by Quentin Tarantino is destined to join the list of the greatest science fiction movies that were never actually filmed. It has damned good company ...   10. The "Real" Alien 3 The...

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...

Top SF Awards
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-24-2008)

After several slow weeks in genre literature the release schedule is finally picking back up, offering loads of fresh sci-fi, fantasy, and horror amidst the news of recent award noms and finalists. An unfortunate truth of life is that there are a lot of ...


VIZ MEDIA BRINGS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ANIME PROPERTIES FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS TO 2007 LICENSING INTERNATIONAL EXPO (Tue 06-19-2007)

Industry Leader In Anime To Have Notable Presence With More Than A Dozen Properties In Booth 4505 New York, NY, June 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...

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...

Legend of Zelda: A History of Hyrule Part 1
by Nick Saul (Sun 12-03-2000)

Over the past 14 years one game series has stood the test of time on the Nintendo consoles. That series is called the Legend of Zelda. After it`s original release in 1986, there have been 5 sequels, all of which have lived up to the exceptional standard...

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...


Roumanian Princesses and Lords of Lies
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 04-14-2008)

A slim release schedule doesn’t mean skimpy genre fare as this week’s debuts prove with big releases from powerhouse authors Kate Elliott, Orson Scott Card, and Ursula K. Le Guin along with newcomer Paul Genesse and a handful of talent from ac...

A Ghost World of His Own
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-13-2001)

It's been justly acclaimed as one of the great works of comic book literature, and now it's made the leap to the silver screen in a well-received film adaptation. Amid the expected blockbuster hits like JURASSIC PARK III and PLANET OF THE APES, GHOST WORL...

Winston Creates A Mutant Earth
by Michael Mason (Wed 07-10-2002)

Click thumbnails for larger images At this weekend's Wizard World convention in Chicago, Comics2Film's Mikey Mason sat down with legendary special ef...

COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)

Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the...


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