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The Lone Ranger
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-08-2006)
...put out a LONE RANGER comic, of all things, that shows a lot of promise. Brett Matthews retells the Ranger's origin with a few tweaks. Petty criminal Collins leads a group of Rangers into the backcountry and into a bloody ambush perpetrated by a grou... LONE RANGER scribe knows westerns
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
David Webb Peoples, who wrote the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film UNFORGIVEN, has been hired to write a screenplay for THE LONE RANGER. Peoples will write the screenplay together with his wife, Janet. The couple previously teamed up to produce TWELVE ... THE LONE RANGER Rides Again?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-06-2001)
After Superman and Tarzan, who should The WB TV network look at now as future TV fodder? Word has it that THE LONE RANGER may be next.According to the Hollywood Reporter, producer and former WB entertainment prez Susanne Daniels is currently in talks to b... 
LONE RANGER rides again on silver screen
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)
Only weeks after the WB network announced it's bringing back a SMALLVILLE style remake of THE LONE RANGER, comes word Columbia Pictures is looking at bringing the western/action-adventure icon to the big screen in a "MASK OF ZORRO style remake."GLADIATOR ... LONE RANGER returning to TV?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-05-2002)
...icon, THE LONE RANGER. The pilot, staring fresh faces Chad Murray and Nathanial Arcand, centers on a younger version of the classic Lone Ranger and Tonto set-up. No word on when WB will decide on when and how these two shows will be making it onto the ... Lone Ranger absent from 'Green Hornet' Movie (Mon 02-28-2005)
Filmmaker Kevin Smith reports on the 'Green Hornet' script he wrote, stating that he'd hoped to include the Lone Ranger (uncle of the Hornet) in the movie, but licensing concerns wouldn't allow it. "There is a third generation in the flick (well, secon...LONE RANGER hits 70
by Mike Whybark (Wed 02-05-2003)
UPI notes that THE LONE RANGER first aired 70 years ago Tuesday on radio station WXYZ in Detroit.The masked western lawman helped define the genre of the western for both radio and television audiences.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at fe... Pirates Scribes Penning LONE RANGER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)
Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, the scribes behind the Pirates of the Caribbean films, are in final negotiations to write a live-action big-screen adaptation of The Lone Ranger for Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The project will be made by Disney an... Green Hornet, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 06-09-2004)
...eated the Lone Ranger. The series, which ran until 1952 on the Mutual and NBC Blue networks, followed the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy whose life is changed when he inherits his father's crusading newspaper, The Daily Sentinel. He saves th... Who was that masked man? (Fri 09-26-2008)
Following the casting news that Johnny Depp would play Tonto in the 'Lone Ranger' movie, Ain't it Cool has a rumor about the film's leading man. According to source that's provided reliable scoops for them in the past, actor George Clooney has "show...Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
..., and The Lone Ranger on cassette and book, but to this day I still remember that JLA story: Green Lantern and Superman building the headquarters, each individual JLA member using their abilities to stop a different threat, and what the aliens did to ... Hellboy Animated: The Pulps and The Lobster (Tue 03-13-2007)
...s not the Lone Ranger in goggles. He is as dark and quirky a character as you have ever seen crawl from the mind of Mike Mignola. More...Wizards Senior Honcho Mark Sehestedt
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-17-2007)
...ook, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, or Han Solo and Chewbacca.
As far as the new cultures and languages and stuff I invented, all that was very influenced by various Native American cultures. Growing up in New Mexico you get a lot of that. When ... Navarre Snags Filmation Catalog (Tue 01-17-2006)
...orro; The Lone Ranger; Groovie Goolies; Snow White Happily Ever After; as well as several live action series.DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)
...es of the Lone Ranger/Zorro Volume 2
Criterion Collection
Trafic - Criterion Collection
-New, restored high-definition digital transfer
-In the Footsteps of Monsieur Hulot (1989), a two-hour documentary
-Interview from 1971 with the cast... Sony Gives Fans a Taste of HORNET
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
...eated the Lone Ranger. The series, which ran until 1952 on the Mutual and NBC Blue networks, followed the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy whose life is changed when he inherits his father's crusading newspaper, The Daily Sentinel. He saves th... John Wayne - Genius
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-29-2007)
...nbsp; THE LONE RANGER: The Legend Begins (Mill Creek) 32 episodes.(O) THE MONSTER OF PHANTOM LAKE (Braun) Spoof of 1950s monster movies, made in Minnesota. (O) OUT THERE (Microcinema) Compilation of spectacular NASA footage shot... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
...t was the Lone Ranger, wearing 3-D goggles instead of a mask. Now, they were saying that it’s a copyrighted character and they couldn’t possibly allow this. We were saying, “Well, actually, the Lone Ranger in 3-D goggles is ... Kevin talks GREEN HORNET
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-19-2004)
...an't. The Lone Ranger is owned by someone else. Legally, we can't refer to him without optioning that character as well.HAVE YOU STARTED WRITING THE SCRIPT?Yes. I'm fifty pages in.ARE YOU GOING TO FINISH "SPIDEY/BLACK CAT" AND "TARGET" BEFORE YOU GET D... "I've seen things..."
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-18-2007)
...es of the Lone Ranger and Zorro
Sonic Underground: The Series
Underdog - Ultimate Collection
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Balls of Fury (Widescreen Edition) (2007)
Balls Of Fury [HD DVD] (2007)
The Simpsons ... California Screaming
by Anne Moore (Wed 09-19-2001)
...tory The Lone Ranger -- who was told to cease and desist from the movie company from wearing the mask and appearing in public, doing personal appearances. ... I play the guy who defends him, a character called Red Rock, a TV hero who's an older man no... Dynamite Entertainment acquires Zorro
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-22-2007)
...e way The Lone Ranger and Red Sonja were launched - with reverence for what's come in the past that fans loved, but moving the story forward and making it accessible to new fans."Dynamite did not offer any details on the format, creators or launch... Sideshow and Tiki Team Up
by News Editor (Tue 04-11-2006)
...uding The Lone Ranger, Flash Gordon, Betty Boop, and others. IT WAITS
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-19-2006)
A few years back, this monster vs. forest ranger adventure was in preproduction as a vehicle for action star Dolph Lundgren (THE PUNISHER) to be filmed in Europe, but when that didn't work out, the script was retooled. Ranger Mike St. Claire became Daniel... 'Ranger Danger' takes a back seat to 'Green Hornet.' (Wed 03-31-2004)
Kevin Smith, who is developing the original SF comedy movie "Ranger Danger and the Danger Rangers," told SCI FI Wire that the project has been delayed...now that he has accepted the job helming The Green Hornet. "It'll probably be nice to work up to Rang...Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayThe fourth volume of this ambitious monthly program collects four classic Lone Wolf tales, including one never before seen in America, w... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 09-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayThis volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey.
The Yagyu cla... "Pokemon Ranger"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-15-2006)
The Pokemon series has been around for many years, and was a driving force in the success of the Gameboy systems. The original games, Blue and Red, spawned many sequels allowing people to collect more than the original 151 creatures. It has inspired a ... LONE WOLF & CUB 2
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-26-2003)
The saga of Lone Wolf & Cub is one of the most influential stories to ever come out of Japan. It began as a comic series by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, serialized every week in Manga Action magazine. The premise of the story is deceptively simple: ... Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy Red Power Ranger
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 12-09-2006)
Boasting the best-selling action figure series in America, Bandai is celebrating their 2006 Anniversary with 6.5-inch mock-ups of the Red Power Ranger from six different morphin, monster-fighting seasons. Premiering after Power Rangers in Space and before... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayLone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the... Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson Releases Online Only Album
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 07-14-2006)
Jeff Watson, former Night Ranger and Mother's Army guitarist has joined the growing rank of artists that have chosen to release an "online only" album. The new solo album, Now Hear This One, Jeff's third, is actually half new material and half material th... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sat 05-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayLone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the g... LONE WOLF AND CUB: BABY CART IN PERIL
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-11-2004)
For those of you unfamiliar with the continuing saga of Itto Ogami, here’s a recap. The LONE WOLF & CUB (or BABY CART) manga series by Kazuo Koike (writer) and Goseki Kojima (artist) was incredibly popular in Japan. It tells the story of an incredibly... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-09-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike / Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayJoin renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures. What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a ... Pokemon Movie 9: Pokemon Ranger & Temple of the Sea (Wed 12-20-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesEnglish LanguageReview EquipmentBack to the Future
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Now that anime has a firm foothold in America, we can revisit the groundbreaking manga that created the first modern generation of American fans. This entertainment has come full circle with Dark Horse's impressive... Manga Review: Lone Wolf & Cub (Sat 05-06-2006)
Matthew\'s checking in this morning with an older series that only gets better with age as he starts looking at the August 2000 release of Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. #1 (of 28) from Dark Horse.Manga Review: Lone Wolf & Cub (Tue 06-20-2006)
Matthew\'s with us this morning with a look at the September 2000 release of Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. #2 (of 28) from Dark Horse.Aragorn as Strider the Ranger Figure
by News Editor (Sat 01-14-2006)
Sideshow Collectibles is taking pre-orders for their Aragorn as Strider the Ranger The Lord of the Rings 12-inch Figure. It's scheduled to ship in the third quarter of 2006 with a price of $64.99. The 12-inch Aragorn figure includes:Authentic likeness of ... AnimEigo announces LONE WOLF AND CUB re-release
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 07-08-2002)
AnimEigo, the company responsible for the domestic DVD releases of such anime classics as OH MY GODDESS! and AD POLICE FILES, announced that they're issuing a re-release of the cult hit film LONE WOLF AND CUB. The news was issued at this weekend's Anime E... Lone Wolf and Cub, CB:TM, Constantine and Fantastic Four
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-22-2003)
Peter Berg Directing LONE SURVIVOR
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
Director Peter Berg has been selected to head up another Universal flick, LONE SURVIVOR, which is based off a real Navy Seal's experience in Afghanistan. Quite a few producers have been trying to get the life story of Seal Marcus Luttrell's life story whi... Fathers' Day DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-23-2006)
Warner Bros. has decided to clean out their stock of DVDs of the supernatural law firm thriller DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, the Steve McQueen cop action flick BULLIT, the Man vs. Nature adventure THE PERFECT STORM, the director's cut of ALEXANDER, the historic epic... Lone Wolf and CD
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-15-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSOriginal music from the legendary 1970's Japanese Samurai films series, LONE WOLF AND CUB (a.k.a. THE BABY CART SERIES) is now available from LaLaLand Records. I had the extreme pleasure to write the notes for this significant s... Final Fantasy 12
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-02-2006)
Things continue to heat up this week on the videogame side, as an avalanche of games is ready to rock your world, and your wallet. What was more surprising to me though, is that most of these are for the PSP. Perhaps Sony is helping developers to make... Handbooks and Sourcebooks and Novels...Oh My!
by James T. Voelpel (Sun 10-13-2002)
Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE... Smith still cooking FLETCH and also has RANGER DANGER
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-13-2003)
Filmmaker Kevin Smith will continue his longtime business partnership with Miramax Films for the foreseeable future. With his next film, JERSEY GIRL, waiting for its March 2004 premiere, Smith has turned his attention towards two new films he's thinking a... Lone Wolf and Cub
by Coming Attractions (Wed 05-28-2003)
Genre:Action/Historical/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Mutual Film Company.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Darren Aronofsky (Director); Darren Aronofsky, Eric Watson (Screenwriters); bas... LONE WOLF AND CUB finds master
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-22-2003)
Director Darren Aronofsky has been selected to direct the feature film version of LONE WOLF AND CUB, an adaptation of the Japanese graphic novel of the same title. The series of LONE WOLF graphic novels have been translated and published domestically by ... Wright and wrong
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-03-2004)
Comic book writer Micah Wright is at the center of a scandal that exposes his claims of being an Army Ranger -- and of having served in the invasion of Panama in 1989 -- as lies. Wright, who has been outspoken against the Iraq war, has been claiming for t... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... The Master of the Macabre has arrived!
by Robert Trate (Tue 09-11-2007)
His name, his face, and his voice are synonymous with Horror, however Vincent Price began his career on Broadway, but where it would end was far cry different then he could have ever predicted. Vincent Price would go on to become the Master of the Ma... Zatoichi and the Shiny Silver Discs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-29-2003)
This week's DVD peeve: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF THIS COLUMN MAY RESULT IN FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT BLAH BLAH BLAH... Many readers are mighty peeved at discs that don't allow you to skip over the lame FBI warning or any other material - at the start ... 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... .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... Opoona (Wii)
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-24-2008)
Videogame RPGs come in a variety of colors and models. On one side of the spectrum you’ve got your hardcore battle mode grinders, often with serious storylines, and then on the other you have the lighter, less intense and usually more kid friendly o... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-27-2004)
What They SayNana is a multifaceted girl, but she never dreamed that her facets would develop minds of their own! As each of the seven Nanas take turns attending school, each one uses her unique abilities to handle classes, bullies and their secret crush.... SHOGUN ASSASSIN
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-01-2006)
The saga of Lone Wolf & Cub is one of the most influential stories to ever come out of Japan. It began as a comic series by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, serialized every week in MANGA ACTION magazine. The premise of the story is deceptively simple: Itto... B5's LEGEND Lives On Part One
by Eric Moro (Fri 01-18-2002)
Due in large part to its commitment toward developing original programming of both an episodic and telefilm nature (FARSCAPE, DUNE, FIRESTARTER: REKINDLED), the Sci Fi Channel is providing fans of the B5 universe with a reason to smile again. Specifically... Catwoman
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 06-03-2004)
Genre:Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Halle Berry (Patience Price/"Catwoman"); Sharon Stone (Laurel Hedare); Benjamin Bratt (Detective Tom Lone); Lambert Wilson (Georges Hedare)... CAPTAIN VIDEO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 10-03-2005)
At the dawn of the Video Age in the late 1940s, a pioneering little network called Dumont had a number of hit programs, but their main innovation came in the form of a daily science fiction adventure show. Broadcast live from New York, CAPTAIN VIDEO & HIS... BASIC
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-28-2003)
BASIC is diverting (except for its casual and extraneous homophobia) in a kind of USA cable movie way, watchable but somewhat hamstrung by conflicting impulses. On the one hand, director John McTiernan and writer James Vanderbilt clearly intend their film... Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
Just as more and more original film scores are captured on disc despite the ongoing proliferation of song collections masquerading as "film music" the increasing market for classic and forgotten film scores being fully restored either through archival r... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Jordan Rosenbaum (Sat 03-30-2002)
The Review!I really didn't know what to expect with this movie. I had heard the hype and decided to spring for the special edition. I was worried I would be let down, but, Wow! It is another great movie like Ghost in the Shell and Akira that is excelle... Megazone 23 Part 1
by Ryan Coyle (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Well, let me start off by saying this DVD was done correctly from the start. From when you pop it in the player, you don't have to hassle with the menu at all, it is already in Japanese with English subtitles. That's right, a Streamline Picture... Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger
by Luis Cruz (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!It\'s a crazy world we live in; Zenigata is helping Lupin steal a nuclear sub. ICPO wants Lupin brought in dead or alive. And Jigen has a secret past with a Russian nuclear scientist. What awaits our gang on their Voyage to Danger?
Audio:
F... Slayers Try
by Andrew Tei (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Semi-spoilers ahead, no major ones
Slayers Try comprises the third and final season of the TV series. Lina, Gourry, Amelia, and Zelgadis are again thrown together with Xellos, and a new companion this time named Filia. Filia is a dragon priest... Avenger Complete Collection
by brettbarkley (Fri 11-11-2005)
The Review!A very ambitious anime with a great look, a cool soundtrack, and very appealing packaging, but does it live up to its own ambitions?
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While not having a tremendous amount of activity in the rear speakers, the Avenger Complete Collection... Path of the Assassin Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 09-23-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kazuo Koike / Goseki KojimaTranslated by: Naomi KokobuAdapted by: Naomi KokobuWhat They SayAn impenetrable castle must be defeated, the country's best samurai swayed, competing warlords politicked and tricked into line. All ... Mermaid Saga (Action Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 09-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takahashi RumikoTranslated by:Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayAccording to legend, eating the flesh of a mermaid grants eternal youth and life. But living forever can be a blessing or a curse. And as two immortal lovers trav... Escaflowne Vol. #4
by Thomas D. Trevathan (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Whoa, Escaflowne just keeps getting better and better.
(spoilers)
There is action aplenty in these episodes, as well as hints of new plot points ahead. I found it interesting Escaflowne is using the Lost City of Atlantis as the homeland for ... Firefighter! (Action Edition) Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Soda Masahito Translated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayRookie Daigo Asahina is shaping up to be an impressive firefighter, but all the training and experience in the world wouldn't be enough to prepare him for the org... Escaflowne Vol. #2
by John Trevathan (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Betrayal and Trust is much better than the first volume, with better episodes, video, audio, and extras. What is really cool though, is every episode on this disk is a classic.
spoilers)
The first episode is probably my favorite one on the d... Flag Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-05-2007)
What They SayIn the mountainous Asian country of Uddiyana a civil war rages. No end lie in sight for the war-torn nation until a lone photographer snapped an iconic image that would come to be known simply as \"Flag.\" Hope arises as the many factions inv... Blood Reign/Kimera DVD Double Pack (Wed 08-01-2007)
What They SaySynopsis " Blood Reign One lone ninja warrior must seek out and destroy his former comrade in arms. But how do you slay something that's already dead? Find out in this chilling horror story! Synopsis - Kimera Like a wolf huntin...Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #1
by John Eriani (Tue 07-17-2007)
What They SayFor over a century, the Hellsing Organization has been secretly protecting the British Empire from the undead \"freaks,\" When Sir Integra Hellsing succeeded as the head of the organization; she also inherited the ultimate weapon against the ... Highlander: Search for Vengeance
by Bryan Morton (Tue 08-28-2007)
What They SayIn revenge, patience is a virtue. And after a thousand years, Colin MacLeod doesn\'t give a damn about virtue... The lone warrior travels with the wise-cracking ghost Amergan through the ages searching for the immortal despot Marcus Octavius... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Collection 2 (Anime Legends Edition) (Thu 12-27-2007)
What They SayA fierce three-sided battle begins outside the Mendel colony. While the Archangel takes on the Dominion, the Eternal and Kusanagi attempt to fight off Le Creuset’s ships. In the midst of this chaos, Le Creuset sets Flay adrift in a life...Jin-Roh
by John Eriani (Wed 02-06-2008)
What They SayThe Review!After seven years Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade finally gets an Australian release.
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There are three flavours of soundtrack for this release. I watched the film with its original Japanese language in DTS and everything sounded ... Escaflowne Vol. #1
by John Trevathan (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Escaflowne is a series I've always wanted to check out, and now that it's finally on DVD, I'm stoked and am looking forward to future installments.
Having a small TV, I didn't really notice any rainbows which Chris said somewhat-plagued his di... Imadoki! Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-28-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuu WataseTranslated by:JN ProductionsAdapted by:What They SayFor Tanpopo Yamazaki, life at elite Meio Academy seems way out of her league. The daughters of wealthy families snub her, other students make light of the fact that... Wild Cardz
by Felix Kuo (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!Finally, after reading so many reviews I can submit my own. First off, I decided to do a review on Wild Cardz merely as a test for the possibility of future reviews (any suggestions would be welcome) and the fact it seems to be one of those lo... Escaflowne Vol. #3
by John Trevathan (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Looks like the Escaflowne episodes will continue to be fast-paced. I like this! =D
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The first episode deals with Van's past and how he got to be a draconian. I thought it was interesting, particularly with the Romeo + Juliet-style r... Project Arms Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayWhen Ryo and Hayato find out that the third ARMs kid is Takashi Tomoe, the new transfer student at their school, the mysterious Egrigori org... ADV Announces Acquisition of new Fist of the Northstar Anime (Mon 01-12-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW "FIST OF THE NORTH STAR" ANIME MODERN TRILOGY REVISITS THE WORLD OF THE CLASSIC MARTIAL ARTS THEATRICAL HIT ANIME HOUSTON, January 12, 2004-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition of the exclusive home...AnimEigo Turns 15 (Fri 12-12-2003)
ANIMEIGO CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF "ANIME YOUR WAY!" For Immediate Release - December 10, 2003 - Wilmington, NC - While other U.S. anime companies have come and gone, AnimEigo, Inc. (Japanese for "Animation in English") marks its 15th year in business as...AnimEigo Turns 15 (-)
ANIMEIGO CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF "ANIME YOUR WAY!" For Immediate Release - December 10, 2003 - Wilmington, NC - While other U.S. anime companies have come and gone, AnimEigo, Inc. (Japanese for "Animation in English") marks its 15th year in business as...Macross DVD delayed until Summer 2001 (Sat 09-30-2000)
At Anime Weekend Atlanta we gave the first sneak preview of episode 1 of Macross, and also announced that we are pushing back the release of Macross to the summer. This was not an easy decision to make, but we think it is the right one. Here is our reason...More voice actors announced for Anime Boston 2005 (-)
BOSTON, Mass. - February 26, 2004 - The New England Anime Society is pleased to announce that voice actors Johnny Yong Bosch, Melissa Fahn, Cynthia Martinez, and Chris Patton will be Guests of Honor at Anime Boston 2005, New England's largest anime conven...Viz Media May Title Solicitations (Tue 12-13-2005)
ANIMEONDVD.COM SOLICITATION BOOKS Fullmetal Alchemist (Novel), Vol. 3 VIZ Fiction Story by: Makoto Inoue, Art by: Hiromu Arakawa Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find ...Gun Sword Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 03-16-2007)
What They SayOn the planet of Endless Illusion, a lone man adorned in a tuxedo roams the wild and lawless frontier. Armed with a shape-shifting sword and a powerful Armor, Van\'s sole purpose in life is to find the mysterious clawed man who had murdered h... ADV Films Releases For Monday 18th June (Wed 06-13-2007)
Telling the full story of the classic combat anime from 18th JUNE 2007 LONDON, UK, 30th MAY 2007 ADV Films present another modern re-telling of a classic anime title with Shadow Skill vol.1: Fight For The Ones You Love, which starts kicking butt and t...TOKYOPOP Has Holiday Gift-Giving All WRapped Up! (Mon 10-02-2006)
DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF MANGA - TOKYOPOP HAS HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING ALL WRAPPED UP! Los Angeles, CA (October, 2006) -- What does the spirit of the planet incarnate, the hottest kids' videogame, and a pop diva have in common? Each belongs to TOKYOPOP'...Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-12-2003)
Part Duex: Everything starts from a question.
All right, I've been enough of a bad boy this week, so its back to what you guys love: English Dubs. But first, a question!
Hi my name is Paul, I am like so many others a huge anime fan. I enjoy both Sub a... Legends of the Dark Crystal Vol.#01 - The Garthim Wars
by Ben Leary (Wed 01-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Randall Kesel, Heidi Arnhold and Max KimTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Dark Crystal told the story of Jen and Kira, the last of their kind living in a fractured world precariously balanced between the forces... Seven of Seven Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 06-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Imagawa Yasuhiro/Kunihiro Azusa (Yoshizaki Mine/GENCO©)Translated by:Yoshimi SheridanAdapted by:What They SayThe Nanas strike again in this hilarious sequel!
Join in the adventure as they lie, cheat, fight like wildcats, and ... Project Arms Vol.#10
by Jarred Pine (Mon 10-24-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayRyo, Hayato, Takeshi, and Kei are Arms - kids implanted with nanotech limb enhancements that cause them to transform into grotesquely deform... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 01-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima Goseki Translated by:Dana Lewis & Mark MiyakeAdapted by:What They SayIn a prison world, there are few good stories, and this is the world of Kubikiri Asa, the beheader and master samurai under the Shogun. ... To Heart Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 06-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ukyou TakaoTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayBeach Party! The adorable and lovesick Akari is still madly in love with Hiroyuki, a childhood chum whose attention tends to wander. While an innocent trip to the be... Elemental Gelade Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Azuma Mayumi Translated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayAfter a routine raid, rookie air pirate Coud Van Giruet discovers a most unusual bounty: Ren, an \"Edyll Raid,\" is a living weapon that reacts with a human to beco... Yagyu Ninja Scrolls: Revenge of the Hori Clan Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 03-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masaki SegawaTranslated by:Mini EdaAdapted by:Mini EdaWhat They SayBLOOD ON THE TRAIL
With the Aizu Seven Spears on their trail, the Hori women are eager to learn to fight and avenge their men\'s deaths, so they turn to swor... Project X Vol.#03 - Seven Eleven (7-11)
by Sakura Eries (Tue 12-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tadashi Ikuta/Naomi KimuraTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayAt a time when giant department stores and supermarkets dominated the Japanese retail industry, two businessmen, Toshifumi Suzuki and Hideo Shimizu, d... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 10-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SaySpring is a season of rebirth, of new life springing forth, a time of cherished blooming and delightful scents. But for Kubikira Asa, the... King of Wolves (aka Ohrou) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 11-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Buronson / Artist: Kentaro MiuraTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayA bright-spirited young historical scholar, Iba, disappears while on a lone expedition to study the ancient Silk Road. A year l... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 08-23-2006)
We\'ve got a new column up today of continuing series reviews in Small Bodied Manga Reviews, this time covering Death Note, Hinador Girls, Lone Wolf & Cub, Reiko the Zombie Shop, Sword of the Dark Ones and W-Juliet.Blue Seed Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-10-2001)
What They SayNot so long ago, Momiji Fujimiya was a typical teenage girl. But that was before a monster straight out of Japanese legend destroyed her school, and she learned that her blood contains the power to hold the nightmare demons at day.
Now, she... Bastard (Regular & Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-05-2001)
What They SayDark Schneider is the \"Bastard!\"! A lone warlock, freed from years of imprisonment, stands against an army of destruction bent on world conquest and the resurrection of an ancient evil. But Dark Schneider is not protecting the desperate peo... Jin-Roh: Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-30-2002)
What They SayFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell and Akira...
Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. ... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Tue 03-11-2008)
The Shop has been updated with the latest daily deals from Right Stuf, new closeouts from Animenation, some sweet Master Keaton deals from Overstock.com and a lone Frys.com deal for the Argentosoma fan out there.La Blue Girl Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)
What They SayLa Blue Girl 5: Summer\'s over and it\'s back to college for 18-year-old ninja-in-training Miko Mido. Maybe now she can forget about being the Miroku clan\'s chosen warrior and get back to trying to have a normal life - for a change. Sorry Mi... M.D. Geist Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-13-1998)
What They SayM.D. Geist (Director\'s Cut): Now, Geist is free. Jerra is a planet devastated by war. The cities lie in ruins and roving gangs of bandits wander the wastelands as the remaining Jerran forces battle the Nexrum invaders. But the war is about t... Dragonball Z: Trunks – Mysterious Youth 3.1 (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayFrieza’s Counterattack: Gohan is cracking the books, and his tutor is cracking the whip! But study time is almost over, for a powerful evil is racing towards the Earth! Gohan’s worst fears have come to life – Frieza has surv...Dragonball Z: Dr. Gero (Fri 03-01-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Madman Entertainment’s fifth locally produced Dragonball Z disc closely follows the path trod by it’s predecessors, with video quality equal to the US Region 1 release from Funimation, the same extras as always and NO J...Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #01: Legendary Swordsman
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayThe Meiji Revolution marked the end of the rule of the Shogun and the Samurai in Japan. In Tokyo, where swords with blades have been banned, Kaoru bumps into the wandering Kenshin while looking for the man that is tarnishing the name of her f... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 09-06-2006)
Our weekly column is back again as the manga review staff hits up a number of titles that are currently moving further and further into their runs, such as From Eroica With Love, Gals, Ghost Hunt, Hikaru no Go, Lone Wolf & Cub and W-Juliet.ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)
Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...Anna Mercury #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 04-21-2008)
Anna Mercury is a lone agent working to stop the fascist government of New Ataraxia from leveling the neighboring Sheol. Through alliances with Sheol resistance fighters, she has learned of New Ataraxia’s condition for its neighbor. Sheol ... 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... Strike Victims
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Mon 02-18-2008)
The war is over and now it’s time to pick up the pieces. The most famous victim of the last war was Moonlighting. It looks like several series are in danger of dying similar deaths as a result of the writer’s strike. Some of the... SUPERNATURAL: Ghostfacers
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 04-26-2008)
The Winchesters are back with their bag of tricks, and it’s a mixed bag. The final episode prior to the break introduced the new mega demon, Lilith, and set things up for the big battle. This episode - rather than pick up any threads from ... DVD Shopping Bag: Mom, Yes. Maniac, No.
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-29-2008)
Mother’s Day is only a few days away (May 11th) and I thought I would suggest a title for Mom. First Knight is the story about the love triangle between King Arthur (Sean Connery), Guinevere (Julia Ormond) and Lancelot (Richard Gere). The film ... Small Bodied Manga (Wed 08-09-2006)
It\'s Wednesday which means it\'s time for a new round of Small Bodied Manga Reviews. This time around we\'ve got a look at such diverse releases as Bring It On, Kamui, Lone Wolf & Cub, Love Roma and W-Juliet!AnimEigo updates (Sat 04-26-2003)
Surprising even their own folks, AnimEigo has managed to finish a number of projects early. After already getting the Rupan movie out, Dagger of Kamui and Urusei Yatsura Box Set 4 arrived late this week (review copies already in transit, and we\'re very e...DVD Review of The Incredible Hulk - The Complete Fourth Season
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 06-13-2008)
Season 3 of the Incredible Hulk went out with a whimper. David Banner (Bill Bixby) got mixed up with some forest fire fighters and a crazy fire bug. The plot was mundane and your standard throw away episode of the series. The ideas of cliffhanger season f... Princess Mononoke (Fri 06-21-2002)
What They SaySet during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god M...Banner of the Stars Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-26-2002)
What They SayBanner of the Stars continues the space saga from Crest of the Stars as depicted in the best selling novel by Hiroyuki Morioka. The war between the Abh Empire and the Mankind continues to rage across the galaxy! Caught within the intergalacti... Wolf's Rain Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Tue 02-07-2006)
What They SayIn the distant future, wolves are meant to have been extinct for almost 200 years. At least that is what human’s would like to believe. Although rumour has it that some wolves survived and have taken the form of humans to avoid being hu... Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Tue 05-20-2008)
What They SayHidden throughout the vast landscape of Wonderland lie the crystalline pieces of an entity called Omega, which once consumed whole worlds, but was shattered and scattered over land and sea. Now, Earl Tyrant has sent his minions out to gather ... Nana 7 of 7 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-06-2005)
What They SayThe school year is just about up, and it won’t be long before all the Nanas will boil down to one! But first, Evil Nana, has some unfinished business with the object of Yoichi’s affections! That means it’s Nana against Nana ... Samurai 7 Vol. #1
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 04-06-2006)
What They SayThe Legendary Epic Reborn!
Based on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai
Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorised by Nobuseri bandits. Bu... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Thu 09-14-2006)
What They SayThe war at home...
The Major, following a lead on Kuze, the lone member of the Individual Eleven who survived, heads to Taiwan. There she becomes involved in some local \"trouble\" involving a kid and the local gangs. Then, inexplicably, Bat... Street Fighter II Uncut
by John Eriani (Wed 01-03-2007)
What They SayIn the not too distant future, civilization is under attack. Leading the forces of darkness is the evil mastermind Bison, who is determined to capture the minds and bodies of the world\'s greatest fighters for use in his manic plan to conquer... Kodocha Box Set 1
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 04-12-2007)
What They SaySana Kurata may be a famous TV star, but her life is anything but perfect! Her classroom at school is controlled by the boy bullies, all of whom are led by the nasty Akito and his gang of hooligans, who are at it again, wreaking havoc in the ... Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... Miami Guns Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-08-2004)
What They SayLoose ends (and a scantily clad Yao) get tied up when the revenge seeking Nagisa Tojo springs her ultimate trap on her unsuspecting arch rival. It\'s a battle of Yao\'s ignorance versus Nagisa\'s bloodlust in a story of loyalty, trust, betray... Pokemon Advanced Vol. #3: A Bite to Remember
by Luis Cruz (Wed 09-29-2004)
What They SayA BITE TO REMEMBER
Max takes a particular liking to a Poochyena, but will he see it evolve before they move on?
THE LOTAD LOWDOWN
Team Rocket is on the hunt for the Lotad bunch in the lake. What will Brock and his quirky Lotad friend do t... Medabots Vol. #01
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayTen-year old Ikki has one wish: to show off his Medabilities by representing his country in the World Robattle Tournament. Unfortunately, Ikki doesn\'t have a Medabot of his own, so all he can do is dream of one day becoming a top-notch Medaf... Dangaioh
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayDangaioh is a sci-fi adventure featuring the mechanical designs by Shoji Kawamori (Macross Plus) and the production direction of Masami Obari (Virus/ Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture).
When four psychic warriors discover that evil invader... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #05
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayUniversal Century 0079. The War has taken a turn for the worse for the Federation Forces. Amuro has been placed in solitary confinement for ignoring orders. But when Ramba Ral and his men attack the White Base - Sayla\'s hidden past is soon r... Medabots Vol. #09
by Andrew Tei (Mon 10-27-2003)
What They SayFall is in the air, along with the smell of octopus balls. And their sweet aroma draws Ikki like a bee to honey. But when he finds the street vendor who\'s selling them will he find more than the perfect octopus ball recipe? Will it be tru... Fist of the Northstar Vol. #1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayNuclear war has devastated the planet, turning one fertile ground into a barren, inhospitable landscape on which mankind struggles desperately to stay alive. Society has collapsed and a fight for control wages between vicious dictators, super... Blood Reign (Essential Anime Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-02-2004)
What They SayOne lone warrior must seek out and destroy his former comrade in arms. But how does one slay the dead? Woven from strands of nightmarish battles in blood-soaked clay where demons await the fallen and seaside clashes with flesh-eating stallion... Excel Saga Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 02-13-2004)
What They SayJust when you thought it couldn\'t get any stranger, Excel Excel and her associates encounter the most horrifying of all plot devices... a sub-plot! You won\'t believe who\'s been plotting against whom as the writers double cross the author, ... Birdy the Mighty Vol. #1: Double Trouble
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-05-2004)
What They SayBirdy?s a beautiful space cop whose job just went from bad to worse. While hunting an alien felon, Birdy accidentally killed Tsutomu, a mild mannered high school student! To save his life, she is forced to time-share his body. Can these unlik... Highlander: Vengeance
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-27-2007)
What They SayThe lone warrior Colin travels with the wise-cracking ghost Amergan across a desolate landscape searching for the immortal despot Marcus Octavius, who killed his lover Moya on the Celtic plains tens of centuries ago... Will Colin lead the peo... War Games Part Three
by Pamela Harland (Sat 02-09-2002)
In parts one and two of CINESCAPE's discussion with Josh Hartnett and Tom Sizemore, the duo discussed their new war drama, BLACK HAWK DOWN. The film, which is based on the 1993 true story of U.S. soldiers who found themselves trapped in Somalia when two o... Bratt finds the cat
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-18-2003)
After hearing rumors that Owen Wilson (SHANGHAI KNIGHTS) and Josh Lucas (HULK) were the frontrunners for the role, a decision has finally been announced as to who will play the police detective ally for CATWOMAN. Actor Benjamin Bratt has won the part of D... FINAL DESTINATION 2
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 09-04-2003)
My first reaction to titles like FINAL DESTINATION 2 is to scoff. I mean, isn't that a contradiction? How can there be so many FINAL FANTASYs isn't any of them the FINAL one? And shouldn't there always be another sequel to NEVERENDING STORY? But given th... Car-Crash Action!!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-02-2003)
Recently I’ve had a few DVDs that didn’t play well in my dependable machine. It was among the first DVD player models sold in this country, as I rushed to enjoy the new technology in my living room that I had so far only been able to see on my computer. T... SCOOP: More producers making THE LAST MAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-23-2003)
Following up on our exclusive report that New Line Cinema is developing a movie based on the Vertigo/DC Comics comic book Y: THE LAST MAN, a source relays to us the latest developments on this project.According to our inside source, New Line Cinema execut... Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)
Why does everyone have a great big plasma HDTV but me? Well, not really, but that's the impression you get if you flip through a few nights of network television lately. Manufacturers of high end entertainment electronics are doing their best to place pro... X2: X-MEN UNITED
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-04-2003)
When I was a kid, superhero movies sucked. No, not just in movies that were poorly made, but all of them. Comic-books presented the kinds of stories that just couldn't be made into movies, which is one of the reasons readers cherished them so much. Anythi... Action Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-15-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom France comes the first ever original soundtrack release of the full score from 1976's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (Record Makers 7243 593241 2 8). The movie was John Carpenter's sophomore directorial effort, a kind of RIO BRAVO ... Boob Tube DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-06-2004)
In case you were wondering, the SPACE and WITCHBLADE fans are still writing in to support the seasoning of those shows. The more extreme cases either thank me profusely for the charitable work I’m doing on their behalf, or defensively attack me for some i... SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT Double Feature
by Brian Thomas (Wed 12-24-2003)
It wasn’t the first Christmas-based horror film – titles like BLACK CHRISTMAS and CHRISTMAS EVIL popped up occasionally throughout the 1970s. And it wasn’t the most offensive. Heck, it wasn’t even the first film to put a homicidal maniac in a Santa Claus ... Read DEMONWARS #1 for free
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
The first issue of R.A. SALVATORE'S DEMONWARS: TRIAL BY FIRE is now available for free on CrossGen's website. Based on the author's series of fantasy novels chronicling the adventures of barbarian Ranger Andacanavar and his companions, the TRIAL BY FIRE ... New director on RESIDENT EVIL 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-24-2003)
The Hollywood Reporter mentions that second unit director Alexander Witt is going to get his chance calling all the shots on RESIDENT EVIL 2, scheduled to begin filming in August in Toronto, Canada. Milla Jovovich will reprise her role as Alice, the lone... Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThere’s not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought he’d share with you (direct from the American Film Market) some titles which will likely be going the direct-to-video (DTV) route in the near future.RUTGER HA... ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI
by Andrew Kardon (Sun 06-02-2002)
There’s a new war on toy shelves. No, we’re not talking about the epic SPIDER-MAN MOVIE versus ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Those guys are last week’s fight. We’re talking about a new ancient battle. It involves demonic armies, pillaging hordes and lots of reall... Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-23-2006)
Release Date: January 25, 2008
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Slyvester Stallone
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Jake La Botz, Tim Kang, Paul SchulzeGenre: Action, Adv... SWAMP GIRL / SWAMP COUNTRY
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 08-07-2002)
Swamp life sure ain’t easy. Why you done got gators, and skeeters and I reckon a whole lot of other critters that’ll just plain eat you down to the bone if’n they get a chance. Yeah the Okefenokee sure ain’t for City folk, they just plain get killed. Best... SPIDER-MAN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 11-13-2002)
In case you haven’t heard, the hit movie SPIDER-MAN has been released on home video and DVD, shipping a record 40 million copies in its first week. Columbia TriStar gets extra points right off the bat by putting their widescreen and fullscreen editions (b... THE TRANSPORTER
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-11-2002)
Odds are good that THE TRANSPORTER will do much better in venues where audiences are accustomed to shrugging off screwy plots as disposable packaging for a lot of very impressive kick-ass setpieces. Director Corey Yuen provides his European cast with a fr... McTiernan eyeing BOOSTER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-13-2002)
Sometimes brilliant, sometimes... not... action film director John McTiernan is in talks to direct a "crime drama" hopefully nothing like his last released film, February's ROLLERBALL. The project, called BOOSTER, is based on a book by Eugene Izzi and cen... WEASELS RIP MY FLESH
by Brian Thomas (Wed 03-10-2004)
My fascination with shiny objects is well documented - if nothing else, all the time I spend with DVDs will attest to that – and many look to me when a job requires watching a truly mind-numbing piece of cinema. But Image Entertainment has once again mana... The Saw is Family
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-30-2004)
Not long ago, Anchor Bay released a remastered DAWN OF THE DEAD on DVD in time to cash in on the hit remake, and the disc quickly hit the sales top ten. Those that haven’t picked it up yet might want to save their cash, though. As I predicted, they’ve ann... Lucky There's a Family Guy (Again)
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-02-2005)
"Everyone, I've got bad news. We've been cancelled. Unfortunately, there's no more room on the schedule. We've just got to accept that Fox has to make room for terrific shows like DARK ANGEL, TITUS, UNDECLARED, ACTION, THAT '80S SHOW, WONDERFALLS, FAST... HANZO THE RAZOR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-26-2005)
With his incredible Zatoichi series running to a halt in 1972, producer/actor Shintaro Katsu turned his energies to two series based on samurai manga by Kazuo Koike. The Lone Wolf and Cub movies, starring Katsu’s brother Tomisaburo Wakayama, took the arti... Wizardry 8
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Tue 12-18-2001)
Far before most of the gaming population today started realizing what computers are, the first six parts of the Wizardry serial had already been on the market for various platforms - from consoles to personal computers with but a couple of megabytes of RA... Heroes Chronicles
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 11-03-2000)
Some computer companies seem to tend to squeeze the last nickel out of their products. "New World Computing" and "3DO" released a plethora of Might and Magic titles and add-ons. Heroes of Might and Magic III (HoMM III) got an incredible number of add-ons;... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
First, an apology: whereas I intended to run a reader response column to last week's COMICSCAPE about comics in the classroom, I've decided to run an original column instead. I only received a handful of letters and while all were original and several lea... HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 06-10-2005)
This latest animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki has enough common ingredients to fit in comfortably with PRINCESS MONONOKE, SPIRITED AWAY, and the rest of his canon. It's the story of a plucky heroine, an alluring stranger, fantastic flying machines, odd... THE TRANSPORTER 2
by Rachel Reitsleff (Tue 09-13-2005)
THE TRANSPORTER 2 isn't for everybody. The goings-on are usually completely absurd, but the movie is played with an absolutely straight face. However, director Louis Leterrier and returning (from TRANSPORTER 1) writers Luc Besson & Robert Mark Kamen s... Epic Wyler Epic
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-13-2005)
Last week I had jury duty and was picked for a trial. Lacking a PSP and earbuds, I couldn't spend the time watching UMDs and was forced to actually dispense justice. I'm plenty judgmental when it comes to cinematic zombie outbreaks (see FRIGHT PACKs below... EXTREME CHALLENGE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
The PowerNet Show website is hosting a World Wide Web Martial Arts Combat Championship, better known as Extreme Challenge, to be broadcast on the internet with a 5 million dollar first prize. Kung fu master Jin Fang (Yeung Chuen-ngai) is among the six see... PORCO ROSSO
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 02-28-2005)
Disney continues to issue the wonderful works of Japan's Studio Ghibli with a wave of three more excellent DVDs, including Hiroyuki Morita’s 2002 THE CAT RETURNS, anime master Hayoa Miyazaki’s 1984 classic NAUSICAA IN THE VALLEY OF THE WIND and this very ... Giving Thanks
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-22-2004)
So this is the time of year when we're all supposed to spend time dwelling on the things we're thankful for. Given the state of the world -- with famine, disease, poverty, and war rampant -- probably the most arrogant, myopic thing I could possibly do is ... Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-08-2004)
Summer is almost officially here, and it’s time to start making plans for road trips to drive-ins. Though once you could easily find a drive-in theater nearby, now many of them have disappeared, and those of us that enjoy watching movies under the stars a... LADY SNOWBLOOD
by Brian Thomas (Wed 05-12-2004)
In the 1870s, a woman named Sayo dies soon after giving birth in prison. The child's only reason for existence: to become an instrument of vengeance against the criminals that murdered Sayo's husband and infant son as part of a crooked scheme. Yuki ("Snow... ID4 partners marching together with ANTHEM
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-29-2004)
With under a month to go before his next picture opens in theaters, director Roland Emmerich (THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW) is making some news by teaming up with his former business associate on a new thriller. ANTHEM is the title of the project that Emmerich ... THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-25-2004)
Opening today at the Elgin Sky-Vue Drive-In is one of those new breed of Space Age thrillers that have been pulling in audiences across the nation. To be honest, your roving reporter can't claim to be a convert it all seems like something out of one of t... Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)
OPINION: Did anyone else catch the excellent NEW YORK TIMES article on graphic novels in the magazine section this past Sunday? If not, you can find it on-line here (once you've registered for a free membership, of course). And make sure to check out the ... H.H. HOLMES: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLER
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-09-2004)
Modern American society is both appalled and fascinated by serial killers, from Henry Lee Lucas to Ted Bundy. However, the first known example of this breed so classified in United States history has been largely ignored. H.H. Holmes murdered at least nin... Who stalks the Night Stalker?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-15-2004)
KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER, the obscure 1970s ABC TV series that inspired Chris Carter to create Fox's hit THE X-FILES show, is being reinvented by celebrated X-FILES writer-producer Frank Spotnitz. The circle is officially complete. Somewhere, Fox Mulder... FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-08-2004)
People outside of Texas can hear about just how seriously the Lone Star State takes its high school football, but for those who have some trouble grasping the notion, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS is a brilliant illustration. A movie that is very much about footbal...