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2002 World Con is in High Gear
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-01-2002)
World Con, the seminal SF literary convention is in full swing. The 2002 convention, called Con Jose, is currently being held in the McEnery Convention center in San Jose, California. The five day event began unofficially with a round of parties last Wedn... Williams Thanks World Con
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 09-03-2002)
Concerning his roles as the 2002 World Con writer guest-of-honor, Toastmaster, and Hugo Award host, Tad Williams gave the following humble remarks: "In our business [i.e. entertainment] there's a standard phrase that says 'it's a honor just to be nominate... 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 ... 
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...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 ... I-Con - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-31-2000)
By Dominick Santoriello
This last weekend (March 31-April 2nd) was I-Con XIX, a SF/Fantasy
convention with a very large anime track held in the New York City area.
On Saturday, representatives from Viz, CPM, Right Stuf, Media Blasters and
oth... 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... Con Season!
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-02-2006)
At the risk of becoming repetitive, I'll be talking about Superman again this week. No, wait, come back. I'm not still rabbitting about Superman Returns. I mean the other Superman endeavour in the cultural miasma of TV and Film Smallville.
Margot ... World Premiere of Ultimate Avengers: The Movie (Mon 01-16-2006)
On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5:30pm, Wonder Con will premiere Ultimate Avengers: The Movie in its entirety.Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'G.I. Spy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-16-2005)
Comic-Con
International in San Diego is less than a month away. It's the time of year
when film industry communes with the comics world and tries to adopt
the next hot property. As is the tradition here at Comics2Film, we'll be
running a series of a... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Undercover Fish'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd blows the
lid off of "Undercover Fish".... 'World of Quest' gets second season...but not in the U.S.
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-16-2008)
Comic-Con Pulse chats up Jason Kruse, creator of 'World of Quest' about the future of the graphic novel series, and the TV show that it spawned.
Here's an excerpt from the Q & A:
THE PULSE: Is there going to be another season? Did it get renewed?
... Comic-Con Pitch: Spirit of the Samurai by Gary Reed and Rick Hoberg
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
Comic-Con starts tonight! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Gary Reed, writer of such titles as Red Diaries, Saint Germaine, and Deadworld ... Comic-Con Pitch: Stykman
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-03-2006)
Here's the first official installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Jonnie Allan, creator of 'The Miscellaneous Adventures of Stykman', chosen by Wiz... 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... COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part Two)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Sun 07-25-2004)
[Editor's note: If you missed part one of our coverage of the CONSTANTINE panel, click here!]When a bearded Keanu Reeves walked out on the stage last Friday at the San Diego Comic Convention panel for CONSTANTINE, a wave of thunderous applause greeted him... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Dark Art'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-12-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd paints a
grim canvas for "Dark Art".
... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Living in Infamy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-07-2005)
It's less than a week untol
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we hear from veteran
comics scribe Ben ... Comic-Con Pitch: KOMIKWERKS
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-16-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
latest in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
You'll b... Comic-Con Pitch: OMEGA MAN
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-12-2004)
It's just over a week away: Comic-Con
International in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today comic-creator and
activist Alonzo Washington pitches his comic "Omega Ma... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Lorelei'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-05-2005)
The countdown to
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we hear from
Steven A. Roman about his femme fatal... GHOST WORLD premieres at the San Diego Comic-Con
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
We've already told you what an amazing work of graphic literature Daniel Clowes' GHOST WORLD truly is, not that this fact hasn't been proclaimed by every sane comic book journalist on this planet. Telling the tale of two young women leaving their high sch... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home... COMIC-CON: The HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY teaser is shown!
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Fri 07-23-2004)
We've just received word that the teaser trailer for THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY was shown moments ago at the Pixar panel held at the San Diego Comic Convention. Running between 30 to 60 seconds long, here's how our correspondent described the im... COMIC-CON: Previewing THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)
On Saturday at the San Diego Comic Convention, director Brad Bird, producer John Walker and moderator Mark Vaz talked about Pixar's next film, THE INCREDIBLES, at the Pixar panel presentation. According to the filmmakers, the film had wrapped production o... Fanime Con - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 06-20-2003)
Between staffing the con, I was able to sneak into a few panels for a
while.Gundam PanelJerry Chu ran the panel. I missed the very beginning, but the first topic that
came up from Zeta Gundam. Right now, any rumor you hear about Zeta Gundam on
Ca... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Oddly Normal'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-21-2005)
The countdown to
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we have Otis Frampton
and his fantasy adventure co... Comic-Con Pitch: HERO HAPPY HOUR
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today Dan Taylor sits down to
pitch "Hero Happy Hour."
Q: Describ... Comic-Con Pitch: FIRST LADY
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
This Comic-Con pitch comes from
Patrick Neighly, the creator of "First ... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'The Forest King'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Dan Mishkin journeys
deep into the woods of "The F... GHOST WORLD website materializes
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-13-2001)
It's one of the finest examples of graphic literature published in the last 20 years and a moving emotional portrait of the friendship between two girls as they reluctantly mature into adults. Daniel Clowes created a deceptively quiet narrative with his s... Sakura Con: Bandai Panel (Sun 04-28-2002)
Bryan Chaney also posted information from yesterday\'s Bandai panel: Some interesting tidbits of news. Jerry Chu first showed off the Escaflowne movie soliciation kit. The large box contains both the regular edition and Ultimate edition of the movie, as w...COMIC-CON: Keanu Reeves shows us CONSTANTINE (Part One)
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Today Warner Bros. held a special panel at the San Diego Comic Convention to promote their upcoming horror film CONSTANTINE. The film's leading man, Keanu Reeves (John Constantine), as well as co-star Djimon Hounson (Papa Midnite) were in attendance to p... Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced... COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Taking a hit out on THE PUNISHER video game
by Patrick Sauriol and Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Now that he's been in movies, Frank Castle wants to punish the bad guys in the world of video games. On display at the San Diego Comic Convention is THQ's THE PUNISHER video game, currently being polished for a release next year. We're always interested i... COMIC-CON: DONNIE DARKO DIRECTOR'S CUT discussion
by Patick Sauriol with Den Shewman (Fri 07-23-2004)
Thursday at the San Diego Comic Convention a panel was held to focus on Richard Kelly's DONNIE DARKO: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, in limited release in theaters as of today. Attending the panel was Kelly, the film'd director/writer, producer Sean McKittrick and a... The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-01-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous edition of Comicscape! San Diego Comic Con wrapped on Sunday night after hosting over 125,000 attendees and selling out the Convention Center. I stayed home this year, rather than brave the c... Comic-Con International: San D - TOKYOPOP Panel
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-23-2004)
Information posted to the forums courtesy of Ed Chavez:At the TOKYOPOP panel today, Jake and crew had a few titles to announce: Manhwa
Laya the Witch by Dive to Dream Sea Studio
Angel Cup by Young Jae-ho (girls soccer manhwa)
Arcana by Lee So-young
Hea... Miller and Mendes to unveil 'The Spirit' at the NY Comic Con (Sun 03-30-2008)
From a press release THE SPIRIT’s Frank Miller and Eva Mendes in Conversation with MTV News’ Kurt Loder at New York Comic Con -- Lionsgate Reveals Poster and Teaser Trailer for Film Adaptation of “THE SPIRIT,” to Be Released on Ja...The Art of the Con
by Janet Houck (Wed 10-11-2006)
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my local anime convention, Denver's Nan Desu Kan. Now in its tenth year, Nan Desu Kan (and yes, that is Japanese word play) has grown into a multi-faceted festival of Japanese culture, including anime and... El-Hazard, The Magnificent World Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2001)
What They SayThe long awaited DVD compilation of the seven original El Hazard OVA?s and the four OVA?s from El Hazard 2 is finally here!
Encounter a world of wonder and fantasy! Three high school students and one of their teachers are mysteriously trans... DARK KNIGHT'S JOKER At Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
It seems that Warner Bros is utilizing the same viral marketing techniques as JJ Abrams is doing with his 1-18-08 project. A new website for DARK KNIGHT has launched called Whysoserious.com . It seems to be based off an "advertisement" from... SDCC: The Web Series of Comic-Con
by Rich Kuras (Tue 07-29-2008)
While the bulk of attention at Comic-Con went to big upcoming releases like Wolverine, The Watchmen and Terminator: Salvation, the convention also showcased one of the largest growing media phenomena—the web series or webisode. Viacom, Warner Brothe... ADULT SWIM Not at Comic Con?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
I had an email shot my way today by Maniac scooper "DaForce" about Adult Swim possibly not appearing at Comic Con 2007. At first it may have looked like a joke seeing how much fun and insane they were at Comic Con 2006. (Click on it ... COMIC CON: Two STARGATE casts, one out of this world panel
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-07-2004)
MGM Television has announced plans for a special STARGATE panel at this year's San Diego International Comic Convention. Beginning at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 24, cast members and key creative personnel from both STARGATE SG-1 and the new spinoff series... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
...ence in a world concerned with image and materialism. The series seems to argue that in creating something for a culture or purpose, one can transcend ornamentality ? the state of merely being a unit of showiness and image ? and reach a state of meani... Marvel shows off "World War Hulk"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-27-2007)
According to Newsarama, Marvel held a panel at the New York Comic Con Friday which featured on their upcoming title, World War Hulk.Greg Pak opened the discussion saying that the upcoming Hulk #104-#105 are the lead in issues to World War Hulk, and will b... San Diego Comic Con Report
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 07-21-2000)
Tis the season for big announcements. As the annual San Diego Comic Con got underway on Thursday, the industrys big publishers have begun unveiling their plans for the coming year, teasing fans with new projects and creative changes. For those of you no... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
...ence in a world concerned with image and materialism. The series seems to argue that in creating something for a culture or purpose, one can transcend ornamentality ? the state of merely being a unit of showiness and image ? and reach a state of meani... SCUD Exclusive at NY Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-28-2008)
Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event.
Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab’s Scud, Shocker Toys LLP will h... 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...VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCED ARRAY OF UPCOMING ANIME AND MANGA TITLES AT 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (Thu 08-09-2007)
Premiere Event For North American Comic and Manga Fans Set The Stage For Announcements Of More Than Twenty New Titles For 2008 San Francisco, CA, August 8, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compre...ADV Films Makes Announcements at Sakura CON (Wed 04-28-2004)
SAKURA CON, Seattle, April 28, 2004 - ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., made several major announcements from the Sakura CON show in Seattle on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Acquisitions ADV Films announced two acquisitions. Th...DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)
This is for those Maniacs in the Chicago area. It's been announced that there will be a DARK KNIGHT panel at the Wizard World Convention today in the windy city, says Superhero Hype. There will be no trailer or teaser trailer like Nolan and Warner Br... Casting a Spell Over The City of Brotherly Love
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 05-20-2002)
...ia Wizard World con, one can't help but be struck by the impressive array of dealers and publishers on hand to make the event as lively as possible. Granted, this is a far smaller show than San Diego or even Chicago, but chalk it up to Wizard's clout i... 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... SF Vs. Apathy
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-08-2002)
One of the topics often discussed at this year's World Con was the fact that so few new, younger readers are becoming interested in science fiction. "Look around the convention," said David Brin at one point. "You don't see that many younger faces; and ye... Awards in SF Literature
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 09-04-2002)
While best known for handing out the Hugo awards, the World Science Fiction Convention (called World Con) also gives out other prizes related to SF literature and fan culture. Here's a breakdown of some of the various non-Hugo awards given at this year's ... Rucka, Beckinsale present 'Whiteout' to Comic-Con crowd
by Laura Ellison (Mon 08-06-2007)
At the Warner Bros. Panel at Comic-Con, producer Joel Silver, comic writer Greg Rucka, director Dominic Sena, and star Kate Beckinsale presented 'Whiteout', an upcoming film adaptation of Rucka's graphic novel of the same name.
They gave the audience t... 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...Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Features Anime & Gamers' Guide, Oni-Con Preview in Episode 51 (Sun 10-14-2007)
Right Stuf’s ANIME TODAY Features Anime & Gamers’ Guide and Oni-Con Preview Plus contests and reviews in Episode 51! GRIMES, IA, October 16, 2007 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. kicks off the fall seas...Bandai America and Bandai Entertainment Features New Toy and Anime Properties at Comic-Con International (Mon 07-14-2003)
Leading Toy & Entertainment Company Showcases Fan Favorites & Previews Exclusive New Properties at Interactive "Bandai Stage and Theater" Exhibit CYPRESS, CA, July 14, 2003 - Renowned among fans for their popular toy and entertainment properties, Banda...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... DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE SLATED FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO (Thu 04-10-2008)
Third DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie to Screen at Popular Comics Convention; Post-Premiere Panel Planned for Filmmakers, Voice Talent BURBANK, CA, (April 10, 2008) -DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation w...'Ultimate Avengers' trailer shown to fans at Boston Con (Sat 10-01-2005)
The trailer for the 'Ultimate Avengers' animated film was shown Friday at Wizard World Boston during a panel devoted to the movie. The trailer, which will be featured on the Fantastic Four DVD, spotlighted Captain America, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Thor and th...Major New Anime Releases Announced By Viz Media at 2007 New York Comic-Con (Fri 03-02-2007)
Highly Anticipated Debut of DEATH NOTE Via Download To Own And New DVD Releases For NARUTO and MĂR Drew Fan Accolades San Francisco, CA March 2, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive pu...'Tis Himself: Horror Writer Tom Piccirilli
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-24-2000)
Tom Piccirilli is a survivor. An alumnus of the small press, his career has blossomed at a time when some of the genres and forms in which he writesmost notably horror and mystery, short fiction and poetryare hardly thriving. Yet he has risen above the ... Experience "Anime Avenue" at Gen Con So Cal (Sat 10-14-2006)
ANAHEIM, CA. (October 13, 2006) With interest in the art of Japanese animation reaching new heights, Gen Con is continuing to expand and make more prominent itÂ's Anime feature at itsÂ' shows. At Gen Con So Cal this year, fanÂ's of anime will get to see ...Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
Kurt: How did you break into the comics industry? Tim: I worked my way up through the role playing game industry. I started doing that in 1986 and worked pretty steadily until about 1996. I started at the bottom and worked my way up the totem pole. By the... 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... Robert J Sawyer on TV
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 02-25-2003)
... the 2003 World Con, which is being held in Sawyer's hometown of Toronto.All Sawyer fans are invited to the "Book Launch Party" of HUMANS to be held this Friday (February 28th) in Rochester, New York at the bookstore "Writers and Books" (750 University... TransformersâŚNovelized
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... Shoujocon - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Thu 08-15-2002)
by Mariela Ortiz (with special guest Andrew Tei)
Shoujocon is an odd con for me to be writing a report about. Its insanely
hard to be objective about it - I staffed it for two years, so I\'m able to see
aspects of it that the average con go-er doe... The Saga Continues
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-22-2007)
In light of the biggest gaming news of 2007 (thus far), this Tuesday’s schedule reinforces the fact that some of the best genre narratives don’t have to originate from the traditional literary form. Greetings all you Maniac readers and welcome... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... TOKYOPOP Inks Samurai Girl - Real Bout High School Anime Series and Announces New Manga Titles at Comic-Con (Thu 07-19-2001)
Hot new Gonzo series is latest addition to TOKYOPOP® Anime line; TOKYOPOP® Manga continues licensing rampage with Ragnarok and Kare Kano SAN DIEGO-7/19/01-Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, was joined by Koji Miyajima of Pony Canyon for the contract s...2002 Hugo Awards Announced
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 09-02-2002)
Sunday, September 1st the 2002 World Con, called Con Jose, hosted the 49th annual Hugo awards. The Hugo, named after famed SF editor Hugo Gernsback, is considered the top honor in genre entertainment, especially with regards to literature. This year's awa... Wizard World Los Angeles to Premiere 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' (Thu 03-04-2004)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex's U.S. premiere just one of the many highlights of this prestigious pop culture event Congers, NY - March 4, 2004 - The country's foremost authority on everything related to comic books, Wizard Entertainment, wi...GDH K.K. and FUNimation Entertainment to Reveal Director's Cut Footage of AFRO SAMURAI at New York Comic Con (Fri 02-23-2007)
Animated Series Premiered on Spike TV in January Look for DVD, Mobile and iTunes Content, Soundtrack and Apparel GDH and FUNimation Entertainment have announced they will offer a sneak peek of director's cut footage of the critically-acclaimed animated...Bang Zoom! Entertainment Announces New Voice ACting Workshop During 2008 Comic-Con International In San Diego
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-18-2008)
Unique Workshop Will Feature Notable Voice Actor Panelists And Recreate A Functional Recording Booth For Audience Participation
Burbank, CA, July 17, 2008 – Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and producer... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... New Vampirella Debuts in Chicago
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 08-14-2001)
...'s Wizard World Convention in Chicago."It's the fans who made this all possible," says Harris Comics Executive Publisher Jonathan Rheingold. "They chose the winner by voting on Vampirella.com, and their support made the contest an incredible success. T... Universal's TV Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2008
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
Since NBC-Universal seems to be the place for genre television on their various networks, it's handy to know the Comic-Con information for the upcoming San Diego event, beginning on July 24, 2008. Here's the information below.NBC Universal will be decked ... 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... Con Men
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-28-2007)
The warm weather arouses dreams of baseball diamonds and beer for sports fans. And, well, even happier dreams for everyone else. But spring brings something else for otaku: The Con season.
Dozens of anime conventions take place in N... 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... 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... Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)
Rumors have spread over the
past few weeks about a crack-down on fan films depicting intellectual property
of DC Comics/Warner Bros. being screened at the upcoming Comic-Con
International in San Diego. Freelance writer and fan film aficionado Eli
Mc... 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... Comic-Con Pitch: Tabula Rasa by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Shannon Eric Denton just won't quit! He returns to the Pitch Panel again, wit... Comic-Con Pitch: Zapt! by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-18-2006)
It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today Shannon Eric Denton returns to tell us about his all-ages sci fi manga ... 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... 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... Comic-Con Pitch: Heir to Fire by Rob M. Worley
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-14-2006)
Comic-Con is less than one week away! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we're talking to...well...ourselves really. Rob M. Worley, fo... 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’... SDCC IRON MAN Footage Online Soon
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-20-2007)
I've said this a few times in the past couple weeks and apparently, director Jon Favreau agrees with everyone's suggestion. The director of next year's IRON MAN has made it clear that HD footage of this year's San Diego Comic Con footage will be online ve... The Side Project
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-21-2008)
In an author’s world the side project is the inventive diversion from the norm, the natural extension of those delectable creative juices, and the next thing on the horizon of the mind’s eye. In some cases this is an entirely new adventure or ... 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...The âPotterverseâ Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
...ound the world converging on San Diego, both the conspiracy and the protest climax in a spectacular moment as unique and satisfying as it is unexpected. This is science fiction at its very best, by a master storyteller at his peak.
Mas... Hero Initiative coming to Motor City Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)
From a press release
Los Angeles (May 14, 2008) – The Hero Initiative doesn’t want to bring you massive talent at just one convention this weekend, but rather two conventions! Hero will be at both Michigan’s Motor City Comic Con a... World of Disgaea Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 07-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehito HaradaTranslated by:Koji Tajii, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayThis beautiful full-color, hardcover illustration book features original concept art, sketches, and the lush... VIZ Media Announces Agenda for 2006 Comic-con (Fri 07-14-2006)
Special Theatrical Premiere and Preview Round Out Schedule for Nation's Largest Comics Event San Francisco, CA, JULY 13, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...Six Bands to Play at Concert Presented by Karaterice & NY Anime Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)
New York, NY, August 4, 2008: Karaterice and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced the Far East To East Showcase (FETES), a night of innovative music that brings together six of the best musical artists from both the Far East an... This Ugly Yet Beautiful World Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-01-2006)
What They SayAs Hikari and Takeru grow closer, Hikari begins to experience many sensations. That butterfly-like fluttering in her heart. The liquid warmth deep down inside. The urge to destroy. What's a guy to do when he falls for a girl who just might ... Brad Swaile Featured Guest at NY Anime Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-09-2008)
STAR OF GUNDAM 00 AND DEATH NOTE COMES TO NYC
Norwalk, CT, August 8, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced voice actor Brad Swaile will attend its 2008 event as a Featured Guest. The New York Anime Fest... VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES SHOJO MANGA ARTIST ARINA TANEMURA AT 2007 COMIC-CON AND CELEBRATES HER WORK IN SHOJO BEAT⢠MAGAZINE (Mon 07-16-2007)
Creator Of FULL MOON To Meet Fans In VIZ Media Booth# 4113 And Participate In SHOJO BEAT Panel Discussion While Magazine Plans Interview And Rare Manga Short Story For August Issue San Francisco, JULY 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the en...Around the World in 80 Days
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 02-11-2004)
Genre:Action/Adventure.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Walden Media/Paramount Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jackie Chan (Passepartout); Steve Coogan (Phileas Fogg); Jim Broadbent (Lord Kelvin); Johnny Knoxville; Cecile de Fran... 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... El-Hazard, The Magnificent World Box Set
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.5
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 5
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4
Overall: 4.2
-Intro-
... The New World
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Historical/Drama.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Colin Farrell (John Smith); Christopher Plummer (Captain Christopher Newport); Christian Bale (John Rolfe); David Thewlis (Captain Wingfeld); ... Kerry's World
by Scott Collura (Fri 09-17-2004)
SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW debuts this weekend at theaters nationwide, and boy is it worth the wait. A truly spectacular retro sci-fi offering, the picture details the heroic exploits of Joe "Sky Captain" Sullivan (Jude Law), an ace pilot ... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... El-Hazard: the Magnificent World OVA Collection
by Bryan Morton (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayThe discovery of extraordinary ruins beneath the high school becomes the adventure of a lifetime when several students and their teacher are transported to the magical world of El-Hazard! There, each learns to cope with strange new powers and... 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... NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL ANTICIPATES MAJOR LAUNCH; NEW SHOW DEFINES ITS ROLE IN ANTICIPATION OF FUTURE GROWTH (Mon 09-17-2007)
Events, Programs and Panels to Focus on All Aspects of Japanese Culture Norwalk, CT, September 17, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) is anticipating a significant launch when it opens its doors to the public on December 7th, 2007. While show off...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... Comicscape - August 2, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-02-2006)
When Boom! Studios published the first issue of WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE in March, the cover offered a quote from writer Mark Waid, who called the series "a sci-fi WALKING DEAD." I reviewed that very issue and, while I enjoyed it, remained cautious... 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, ... Comicscape - July 26, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-26-2006)
Here's the obligatory San Diego Comic Con aftermath column. I wasn't able to make it this year for financial reasons, but I can't really ignore the event and the announcements that came out of it. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I can still read ab... YOSHITAKA AMANO AT NYAF (Thu 06-26-2008)
FAMED ARTIST TO APPEAR AS A GUEST OF HONOR AT NYAF 2008 Norwalk, CT, June 24, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced Yoshitaka Amano -- an acclaimed artist whose credits include Final Fantasy, Sandman, and Vampire Hunter D -- will appe...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...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... 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... Return to the Land of SHANNARA: A Conversation with Terry Brooks
by By Andrew Osmond (Mon 10-30-2000)
[Warning to Ilse Witch readers: some plot spoilers follow.]`It`s a five-book set,` Terry Brooks says of the latest incarnation of his best-selling Shannara fantasy series. Ilse Witch, the first of the quintet, is already available from Ballantine. `I`m on... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Battle of the âStarâ 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. ... Shannara
by News Editor (Wed 06-06-2007)
Status: Development Release Date: No date set.Cast: No casting yet. Who's Making It: Dan Farah (Executive Producer), Ryan Colucci (Co-producer) Genre: Adventure, FantasySource Material: Book series by T... World of Narue Collector's Series Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-26-2004)
What They SayContains 4 DVDs (the full series) in one lovely artbox!
Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She\'s really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and it doesn\'t help when you\'re from outer... GHOST WORLD: A SCREENPLAY
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 09-26-2001)
Daniel Clowes is a master of the melancholy. His comic book serial, GHOST WORLD, collected together in the graphic novel of the same name, is one of the most truly sublime downers I've ever had the pleasure to read. You'll find yourself trying to shake th... Comic-Con Pitch: Dorothy by Illusive Arts Entertainment
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-07-2006)
There are less than two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the third in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Toda... Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
by Coming Attractions (Fri 01-30-2004)
Genre:Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Brooklyn Films/Natural Nylon Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Jude Law ("Sky Captain"); Gwyneth Paltrow (Polly Perkins); Angelina Jolie; Casey Affleck; Gio... This Ugly Yet Beautiful World Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-14-2006)
What They Say"There's nothing I can do to make a difference. Wars will be fought. People will die," Takeru said. "I'll never matter." He didn't know how wrong he was. Because Takeru has a very special place in this universe. And he doesn't know how spec... NYAF ANNOUNCES NEW DATES (Wed 04-09-2008)
NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008 Norwalk, CT, April 9, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced new dates for its 2008 show -- September 26th through the 28th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The New...Comic-Con Pitch: Nocturnals
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-05-2006)
Two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the second in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Dan Brere... Bouken Yuuki Pluster World
Adventure Script Pluster World
by Jasconius (Fri 10-24-2003)
Oh my, j-kid-rap songs, a dumb play on words that doesn't work in English, and bee-girl just made this series a joy to watch. ^_^;;
As for the title, Pluster is a play on the words "blaster" and "plus" because they are burasutaa and purasu in Japanese. ... 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
... AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: Classic Soundtrack gets Deluxe Expanded Edition
by Randall Larson (Tue 12-19-2006)
On the 50th Anniversary of the film’s release, Hit Parade Records, the imported audiophile-quality reissue label, is proud to announce the release of a greatly expanded edition of Victor Young’s 1956 Academy Award winning score for Around t... 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... Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-02-2004)
I am just about sick to death of games set during World War II. It was nice about 4 years ago, when it was still an untapped time period, but today, you can't swing a German Sheppard in a software store without knocking over dozens of expansions for T... Bizarre New World: Population Explosion
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 03-10-2008)
Bizarre New World: Population Explosion follows up last year’s original Bizarre New World miniseries from Ape Entertainment, at the end of which everyone in the planet gained the ability to fly. In that first story, everyman Paul Krutcher reali... 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... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... .hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... 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... Lolita and Maid Fashion Day at Kinokuniya (Wed 06-04-2008)
DEL REY MANGA, NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL, SAMURAI BEAT RADIO, AND VIZ PICTURES SPONSOR A DAY OF JAPANESE FASHION Norwalk, CT, June 4, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga, Samurai Beat Radio, and VIZ...Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... Comic-Con pulls the plug on superhero fan-films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-01-2004)
It may be the end of the superhero fan film. One year after the premiere of Sandy Collura's BATMAN: DEAD END short film at San Diego's annual International Comic Convention, Warner Bros. has asked con organizers to not screen any independently made fan fi... 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... NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL WELCOMES KOBUN SHIZUNO AND AIMEE MAJOR STEINBERGER (Wed 08-01-2007)
NYAF ANNOUNCES EVANGELION CO-DIRECTOR SHIZUNO AND AMERICAN ANIMATION DYNAMO STEINBERGER AS GUESTS OF HONOR Norwalk, CT, July 31, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that Kobun Shizuno and Aimee Major Steinberger will appear as Gues...The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...NYAF Sponsors DEATH NOTE Day at Kinokuniya
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)
DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR U.S. RELEASE OF DEATH NOTE MOVIE DVD
Norwalk, CT, September 3, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it has partnered with VIZ Pictures to hold Death Note Day at the largest Japanese bookstore in No... Comicscape - June 15, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-15-2005)
Before I get to my interview with THE SURROGATES creator Robert Venditti, there's some movie madness to take care of first. I just saw BATMAN BEGINS at an early screening. While not perfect, it is still very, very good. I'm still gathering my thoughts and... 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.
... 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... Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Sparkles at NYAF
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-23-2008)
PREMIER JAPANESE FASHION DESIGNERS COME TO
THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL AS GUESTS OF HONOR
Norwalk, CT, July 22, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced designers from Baby, The Stars Shine Bright -- Japan's premier... VIZ Media Announces the End of RUROUNI KENSHIN Manga Series (Thu 06-15-2006)
Voyage to the Moon World Follows the Conclusion of the 28-Volume Manga Series Presenting Original Adventures of Vagabond Swordsman San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...Media Blasters October Solicitations (Tue 07-29-2003)
...r Russian world conquest! While the KGB launches a search for the briefcase, Archie becomes smitten with a curvy blond named Magnolia, and Archie and Hermie follow her to America. Will Archie be able to save the free world and find true love? ...NYAnimeFestival Announces First Guests, Launches Website (Thu 06-21-2007)
PETER FERNANDEZ AND CORINNE ORR ANNOUNCED ON NEWYORKANIMEFESTIVAL.COM Norwalk, CT, June 21, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced that anime legends Peter Fernandez and Corinne Orr will participate in the inaugural New York Anim...Rie Tanaka Brings Her Famous Voice to NYAF
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-17-2008)
PROLIFIC JAPANESE VOICE ACTRESS TO ATTENDTHE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL AS A GUEST OF HONOR
Norwalk, CT, July 17, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced famous Japanese voice actress Rie Tana... Geisters: Fractions of the Earth Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)
What They Say400 years ago, it became certain than an asteroid would collide with Earth and the extinction of life as we know it was at hand. In preparation, mankind spent 10 years devising a plan to survive. The Dobias population decided to live out in s... Countdown to the American Anime Awards (Wed 02-21-2007)
Live Webcast Brings the First-Ever Awards Program to the Internet Norwalk, CT, February 21, 2007: Over 43,000 fans cast their vote for the hottest anime and manga in the first-ever American Anime Awards, and the winners will be announced this Saturday a...Big 2 Comics Companies Looking Safe
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 09-12-2001)
Early reports from employees at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics indicate the companies were safe after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on Tuesday.Both towers of the World Trade Center collapsed within 90 minutes of being ... Iron Man: Favreau on film, fans and Fin Fang Foom
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-28-2008)
If there's one thing 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau has learned in recent years, it's how to work the comic book fans. Coming off a less than stellar screening of clips from 'Zathura' just two years earlier, Favreau has used the Internet and Comic-Con to... Bandai Visual USA Announces Release Dates For Upcoming Title Line-up (Mon 04-02-2007)
"Gunbuster 2," "Demon Prince Enma," "The Wings of Rean" and "Galaxy Angel Rune" set for May/June/July launches TORRANCE, Calif., April 3, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced the official North Americ...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 ...