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A FEARLESS Cook
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-07-2003)
Rachael Leigh Cook (JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS) is FEARLESS. Actually, the 24-year-old actress has been cast in the leading role for this new WB pilot being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Cook plays a woman who was born a highly unusual medical oddity: she... JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS
by Carl Cortez (Tue 10-09-2001)
...t. Josie (Rachael Leigh Cook) and her friends Val (Rosario Dawson) and Melody (Tara Reid) are the perfect fit. Little do they know, they are just pawns by the record label’s bizarro head Fiona (Parker Posey) - who has been planting subliminal messages ... Robots and Reptiles!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-08-2005)
... reporter Rachael Leigh Cook stumbles upon a serial killer's videotape. But when she disappears, crime show host Cary Elwes tries to track her down. (O) BIG BOX OF KUNG FU (Crash) Features starring Jimmy Wang Yu. (O) CHAPPELLE'S SHOW: Seaso... 
Swinging around the premiere of SPIDER-MAN 2
by Sue Schneider (Tue 07-06-2004)
...'s LOST), Rachael Leigh Cook (FEARLESS) and many others. Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us! Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
...annah and Rachael Leigh Cook; and the music from Lance W. Dreesen's 2000 horror comedy TERROR TRACT, which won two awards at the 2001 Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film.Soundtracks coming but as yet given no specific release date:BASIC INS... French psycho vs. Aussie zombies
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-11-2005)
Those investing in switching to the DVD format several years ago of course grumbled that they'd probably have to switch again before long, repurchasing their favorite movies whenever technology brought a new improvement. Well, that new format is just arou... 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...THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-20-2001)
With three bucks and Uncle Merle, I found myself at the local Video Supreme on two for two DVD night – enough for two movies and an oversized box of gummy candies containing an undersized portion. Uncle Merle just had to rent BETWEEN MY BREASTS 6, and I w... Something Weird Under "R"
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-16-2003)
Last week we talked about DVD-Rs – those computer-recorded DVDs that some smaller labels are using as an economic format to get their material on disc. Something Weird Video is featured often in this column due to their frequent DVD releases through Image... Not Your Parent's Gamera
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-18-2003)
Boy, is my face red! In last week’s column, my spotlight item was a box set of three horror movies that can be viewed in 3-D on the Slingshot label. But soon after the column appeared, a Slingshot representative told me the set has been delayed until next... Hollywood Zombies
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-23-2007)
Zombies are everywhere in pop culture today…movies, TV, books, comics, and now trading cards! Topps has released Hollywood Zombies, a variation on their popular Wacky Packages cards and stickers that has been around for forty years. While... THE COOK
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 03-29-2008)
Several years ago the USA network had a late night program called “Up all Night”. It was a showcase for stand up comedians to give their two cents about horror movies. Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear were probably the two I saw th... Leigh Revisits Bates Motel (Wed 08-02-2000)
Janet Leigh checked into the Bates Motel on Tuesday, as part of a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock`s Psycho. The special event was sponsored by Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and American Movie Classics. Leigh, who stared as...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 ... "Drive: No Turning Back"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 04-25-2007)
Last week Alex Tully (Fillion) evolved, or maybe devolved depending on your perspective, into the skilled wheelman he had once been as part of a bank robbery team. In the last few minutes of the episode he was able to pass all the other racers.&n... Wedding Peach Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)
What They SayFasten your seatbelts and hold on tight because there\'s a new Love Angel in town, and she\'s seeing red. Scarlet, that is, and she\'s ready to kick some serious devil butt! Let\'s just hope the other Love Angels can teach her a little tender... Disney floats the idea of a TOY STORY 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 03-26-2004)
It could be seen as a early test of the waters, to gauge reaction from Pixar and from the fans, but Disney Chairman Dick Cook made a comment today that he's leaning towards making a TOY STORY 3 movie a reality."My hunch is big screen," Cook told the news ... Saw II
by Development Heck (Wed 03-23-2005)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:Lions Gate Films.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Pre-Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Unknown.Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Halloween 2005.Comments:None.Scoop Feedback:November 2, 2004... Buoyed by SAW's... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS 30th Anniversary Celebration
by By Stephanie E. Embrey (Thu 10-26-2000)
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: RETURN TO THE TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 09-07-2001)
In the heady days of the 1980s, hair was big, heavy metal was alive, and DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS modules were at your local gaming store every week. For those who know nothing about role-playing games, modules are adventures for Dungeon Masters to run a gagg... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-21-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo Shinji (Cooking supervisor: Oyama Keiko)Translated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayJan discovers his latest and most adept culinary rival may not even be a true chef. If so, then who or what is he and how do we ... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#13
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayA mysterious self-proclaimed cooking genius has defeated 99 other gourmet chefs. Now his culinary cross-hairs are placed squarely on Jan. Can Jan come out on t... HOUSE ON THE HAUNTED HILL, The Original - On Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 05-09-2000)
If modeling a modern day production company, named Dark Castle, after the efforts of `50s era exploitation wizard William Castle, seemed an odd idea when first announced by producers Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver, their choice for a first production, a ... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#16
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayJan is given an ultimatum from Mutsujyu, the owner of the Gobancho Restaurant, that if he doesn\'t win first place in the competition, he will be fired. In ret... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#14
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayThe kid gloves are off and Otani is back. Organizing another cooking battle, Otani hopes to squash Jan' s culinary career before it even begins. Yet this battl... BEDAZZLED
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 10-19-2000)
Hollywood churns out so many remakes that sometimes you wonder whether they have any new ideas left; even worse, they botch so many of them that you wonder why they even bother. Then, suddenly, a good one turns up, and you realize that there’s nothing int... Martian Successor Nadesico Essential Anime Vol. #1
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-13-2006)
What They SayThe Jovian Invaders have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now only one ships stands between Earth and Totally Annihilation!
Privately funded by the mysterious Nergal Corporation, the High Mobile Battleship Nadesic... Serkis is KING KONG-a-go-go
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-11-2004)
While it's not truly news to those who have been following the latest developments on Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG, today The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Andy Serkis will indeed be used as a motion capture reference for the great big ape. One... 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... First peek at Fox's AMERICAN DAD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-21-2004)
During Fox's unveiling of its fall lineup the network revealed the first piece of artwork, the premise and cast credits for the new animated comedy from the creator of FAMILY GUY. Seth MacFarlane's AMERICAN DAD will debut on the network sometime in Januar... Kinsey
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Biography/Drama.Studio:Fox Searchlight.Production Company:Qwerty Films/American Zoetrope/Pretty Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Liam Neeson (Alfred Kinsey); Laura Linney (Clara Kinsey); Chris O'Donnell (Wardell Pomeroy); John Lithgow; O... FRIDAY THE 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan, Part 1
by Brian Thomas (Wed 10-20-2004)
Remember when video box sets were big, bulky affairs that took up half the space on any video shelf? Well, the video labels and retailers didn't like them any more than you did, what with the extra cost of manufacture, storage and shipping. When Cinescape... SAW
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-29-2004)
While SAW isn't totally original in fact, it in some ways resembles SEVEN retold from the point of view of two potential victims it has energy, enthusiasm and some real scares to recommend it, not to mention (a plus for gorehounds and a minus for the fa... Fog, The
by Coming Attractions (Fri 03-18-2005)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Revolution Studios.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Cooper Layne (Screenwriter); John Carpenter, Debra Hill, David Foster (Producers); a remake of the 1980 film... SCOOP: New SKY CAPTAIN trailer seen!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-17-2004)
As the saying goes, 'It pays to be at the right place at the right time.' Such was the case last Friday night in a movie theater located in the heart of Los Angeles...An anonymous scooper sent in the following email this past weekend:"I work for the Mann ... TRAILER: Gearing up for THE MACHINIST
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-08-2004)
Apple has placed the trailer for Christian Bale's next film, THE MACHINIST, as well as a behind-the-scenes clip from the making of the film on its trailer website. Bale plays Trevor Reznik, a gaunt man suffering from insomnia who works in an industrial ma... 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 ... DR. HORROR'S EROTIC HOUSE OF IDIOTS
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-28-2004)
Those that approach this entertaining little backyard feature would do well to approach from the rear. Those expecting a horror movie or erotic thriller may find themselves disappointed unless they pay more attention to the HOUSE OF IDIOTS part of the tit... TWO TOWERS The "Viagra" Edition
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-18-2003)
A great collection of DVDs is nice to have, but even better if you can enjoy them with a friend around the house, whether that friend has two legs or four. Try tying a DVD on a string and dangling it a couple feet off the ground – your cat will go nuts! A... Photos from the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Wed 09-17-2003)
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presented the 2002-2003 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards, for programs and individual achievements, at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, September 13. Highlights of the pr... 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... CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 06-27-2003)
Bookended by the horrors of 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS and the upcoming LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE, the summer of unwanted sequels to bad movies continues with the low-aiming CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, a dumb follow-up to the dumb flick adapte... HORRIBLE HORRORS COLLECTION Volume 2
by Brian Thomas (Wed 11-24-2004)
More and more horror "B-movies" are receiving deluxe treatment on DVD, but for every cult classic being reborn on disc there are dozens of less worthy titles sitting in the vaults. Some are worth seeing, but just not as sought after, or else pristine elem... SOYLENT GREEN
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 09-22-2003)
It’s generally accepted as bad form to reveal pertinent plot twists within a review. However, the “surprise ending” to SOYLENT GREEN is not only heavily foreshadowed throughout the film, but became common knowledge immediately after the picture’s release.... At the premiere of IN THE CUT
by Sue Schneider (Wed 10-22-2003)
Screen Gems' IN THE CUT opens in Los Angeles and New York on Wednesday, October 22 and nationwide on Friday, October 31. On Thursday October 16, the Los Angeles Premiere was held at the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills.Seen o... THE BIG BOUNCE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-30-2004)
If you are going to do an amiable, sly movie about con artists, why not set it in Hawaii? Since people can much mess with each other's minds and money pretty much anywhere, they might as well do it in gorgeous surroundings. This seems to be a good portion... Lions Gate buys a horrific SAW
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
Lions Gate Films have taken some of their bucks and bought the worldwide distribution rights to the horror film SAW, with an intent to release the film sometime this year. Directed by James Wan and starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter and newc... Comicscape - November 5, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-05-2003)
OPINION: Yes, you heard me right: "Part One." The response to my question about why there aren't enough female superheroes in their own books and what should be done about that problem was tremendous - and I finally got a goodly number of responses from f... Remember THE ALAMO's new release date
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-29-2003)
Originally scheduled to open on Christmas Day, Touchstone Pictures' THE ALAMO has now been shuffled to an April 2004 opening, the exact date to be specified later. The picture stars Dennis Quaid as Sam Houston, Billy Bob Thornton as Davy Crockett and Jaso... From America With Love
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-26-2004)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked you to name five current shows to recommend to persons living overseas and you answered my call. Why, we even got a response from Eryk of the band Pulling Down Stars (check them out ... Lost In Space Music is Found
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-23-2005)
Shipping Dec. 6th from La-La Land Records is the LOST IN SPACE: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, a remastered 2-CD set commemorating the best musical moments of one of television's most beloved Sci-Fi series. The CD features more than 65 minutes of never... KING KONG
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 12-14-2005)
Let it be said upfront that there is no way a remake, or indeed much of anything else, can surpass the impact of the original 1933 KING KONG. The movie world was relatively new then; concepts and indeed whole genres were being invented, rather than extend... Michael Nyman Revisits His Classic Scores via 'Composer's Cuts'
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-29-2005)
Michael Nyman's 'MN Records' have released a new series of albums entitled Composer's Cuts. The series highlights what the composer refers to as the "continuous evolution" of his film music. He suggests that with the performance of certain cues in the con... Being Stanley Kubrick
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-17-2003)
John Malkovich is stepping into the shoes of the legendary film director Stanley Kubrick...well, sort of. The actor will portray a real-life conman who convinced dozens of starstruck individuals that he was the filmmaker, thus managing to secure his way i... Charly and the Ice Cream Factory
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
With the recent release of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on DVD, Cincescape thought it would be fun to look at a real life Charly, who runs his own factory."The Best Ice Cream in the World" has converted Hollywood's elite into fans of Charly Temmel's ... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame... Directors Who Matter Steven Spielberg
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Fri 12-23-2005)
Age: 59 Most Recent Film: Munich Best Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark Most Underrated Film: Catch Me if You Can Did You Know: Played the Cook County assessor's office clerk in The Blues Brothers (1980). Why He Matters: Continues to make great popcorn films ... Brittany Murphy to voice TINKER BELL
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-21-2006)
Disney has announced that Brittany Murphy will provide the voice to the animated pixie Tinker Bell."I've had the good fortune of playing many interesting characters, but none as magical as Tinker Bell," said Murphy in a statement. "To give Tinker Bell a v... SAW 3 Eyes Fresh Blood
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-06-2006)
A quick casting update on Saw 3. Bahar Soomekh and Angus MacFadyen have been inked to co-star in the upcoming film alongside the returning Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith and Dina Meyer.The film is set to start principle photography in Toronto and should wrap ... Of Sentinels and Fast Food
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-20-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Coinciding with this week's release of Clark Johnson's THE SENTINEL on DVD comes the soundtrack album on Varese Sarabande 302 066 729 1. The score, by Christophe (BUFFY, ELEKTRA, PINK PANTHER) Beck is a moody and textural one, ... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... SAW II
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-28-2005)
Last year, SAW about two men trapped by a sadist bent on punishing people for not appreciating life enough was a surprise horror hit. SAW II is faithful to the subject matter, look and tone of its predecessor, playing fair with its clues while coming up... "Killer Stunts" on the Horizon
by News Editor (Thu 04-07-2005)
Killer Stunts, Inc, an upcoming comic book mini-series, created and written by Scott Kinney, and illustrated by penciler Scott Cohn and inked by industry vet Mike Manley (Batman, Ninjak, Monsterman) will look to hit stands this month. The four issue KSI m... THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 03-14-2005)
In 1974, Charles Berlitz, who had made a fortune with his language instruction books and courses, had a controversial new book published. THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE reported cases from an area of the Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships and planes had mysteriou... Special Sneak Peek of "American Dad"
by News Editor (Thu 02-03-2005)
AMERICAN DAD as you probably know is the brand new show created by Seth McFarlane of FAMILY GUY fame. The Pilot episode will air as a sneak preview after Super Bowl XXXIX Sunday, Feb. 6th and then return on May 1st following the premiere of the all new FA... And the Oscar nominations are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-25-2005)
The nominees for the 77th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and Martin Scorsese's biopic of Howard Hughes, THE AVIATOR, leads the pack with 11 nominations (the same number as last year's LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING).Let's tak... Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... The Perils of Success
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-30-2005)
They're finally done.It's been a journey of decades, but the twin genre behemoths of STAR WARS and STAR TREK have finally traveled beyond the Rim, become one with the Force, sailed off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning. Our... DreamWorks Sets PANDA for '08
by News Editor (Wed 09-21-2005)
DreamWorks Animation has announced a full development slate for their two-picture-per-year release schedule through at least 2009. They have set KUNG FU PANDA, which Jack Black providing the voice of the panda, for a 2008 release. The movie, which is heav... SASQUATCH HORROR TRIPLE FEATURE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 06-20-2005)
All evidence suggests that the smelly, hairy, unidentified bipeds reported to be roaming remote areas of the Earth are at worst defensive, and at best benign. That might be good for a few kiddie shows, but it doesn't really sell tickets, so most of the mo... Valletta and Kwanten Hear Call of SILENCE
by News Editor (Thu 06-16-2005)
Universal Pictures has hired Amber Valletta and Ryan Kwanten to star in the horror film SILENCE. SAW's James Wan will direct.James Wan and Leigh Whannell wrote the script. Evolution Entertainment will produce. Everybody out of the water!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-14-2005)
Previously on DVD Shopping List: My prize closet needed cleaning out, so I gave the beloved readers a chance to win some DVDs. As a result, Pat Monahan and Tracie Howard will be feelin' the Noise when their copies of WHITE NOISE arrive at their homes. As ... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... FARSCAPE: VOLUME 4
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 11-27-2001)
We continue to revisit the first season of the popular Sci-Fi Channel series FARSCAPE via ADV Films’ DVD release of the show. Volume Four offers up two more episodes from 1999, “PK Tech Girl” and “That Old Black Magic.” In this mix of episodes, Crichton g... DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)
This week there are two, count them, two DC Comic live action TV properties being released on DVD. There is not one Marvel release this week. The two comic book powerhouses have been battling each other for decades. The battle has spilled over from the co... Saber Marionette J Review (-)
Saber Marionette J Imagine, if you would, a world inhabited only by men. Propagation can only be carried out by genetic manipulation and cloning. Despite the greatest efforts by the world's most brilliant scientists, the creation of a living f...Anime on DVD Recommends: Koihime (-)
Typically, hentai has been misrepresented in the West as violent and darkly fatalistic fantasy, but softer, more romantic fare is slowly starting to be released domestically. Of these new titles, Koihime adds just enough heart, a ...FUNimation® Entertainment Reveals Cast of Ouran High School Host Club (Sat 07-05-2008)
U.S. Production Wraps on Popular Japanese Animated Series Los Angeles, CA, July 4, 2008 -- At a premiere event held today at Anime Expo 2008, FUNimation Entertainment announced the cast for the animated romantic comedy series Ouran High School Host Club...DVD Review of SHUTTER
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-20-2008)
Shutter is yet another American adaptation of a superior Thai horror film, also named “Shutter” which came out in 2004. The remake has a strange dynamic. The film uses American actors in the lead roles but it is set in Japan and dire... Isaac Hayes Passes Away at 65
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-10-2008)
Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless "Theme From Shaft" won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at his home. He was 65. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says a family member found Hayes unre... HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, The Remake: The Special Edition Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 05-09-2000)
I was surprised when the decision was made to remake William Castle`s 1958 pseudo-ghost story, House On Haunted Hill, and even more surprised at the choice of director William Malone to helm it. Malone’s chief claim to fame was a pair of forgettable low-... Greatest Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: The Borderland
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-05-2000)
An addendum to our list of Greatest Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films: Among the finalists were several titles that failed to receive high votes across the board despite being highly regarded by almost all the voters. The reason was not any doubt ... Farscape Retrospective Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Tue 03-06-2001)
At the end of Farscape’s second season, John Crichton (Ben Browder) was lying strapped to a surgical table with part of his brain gone. Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) had retrieved the chip from Crichton’s head, and Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black) was entombed on a f... Book Buzz: Hugo Winners Announced
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-11-2008)
The 2008 World Science Fiction Convention concluded yesterday amidst fanfare by Guests of Honor Tom Whitmore, Rick Sternbach and Lois McMaster Bujold along with Robert A. Heinlein filling in as the official Ghost of Honor. The third convention ever held i... RIGHT STUF & NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announce GAKUEN ALICE, TOWARD THE TERRA Movie & Upcoming Releases (Fri 07-04-2008)
Anime Expo 2008: New license announcements, preview of 21st year GRIMES, IA, July 4, 2008 - Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment started the company's 21st year with a bang by making several announcements during its Jul...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...Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-09-2002)
Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th... ADV Film's Happy Lesson English Dub Cast
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-23-2003)
List provided by Janice Williams of ADV Films:
Producer: Lowell Bartholomee
ADR Script: Dan Deitz
Studio: Monster Island
Chitose - Josh Meyer (Eden's Bowy, Zaion)
Mutsuki - Shaneye Ferrell (Lost Universe, Dai Guard)
Satsuki - Lee Eddy (Dai Guard, Sakura... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#26
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 01-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Toshikazu HosakaAdapted by:Toshikazu HosakaWhat They SayJudging begins for the final dishes! There is Kiriko\'s ostrich meat and salt millefeuille baked in salt, and Ransei\'s stuffed lotus roots for... Kitchen Princess Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-01-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki Kobayashi / Natsumi AndoTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:What They SayNajika is a great cook and likes to make meals for the people she loves. But something is missing from her life. When she was a child, she m... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Monica Rial Special Edition!
by Way Jeng (Mon 06-28-2004)
Hello! Welcome to an extra-special issue of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today we've got an interview with the talented Monica Rial, who provides the voice of Lumiere in the FUNimation release of "Kiddy Grade." I'd like to thank Ms. Rial for appearing in... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade, volume eight
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-18-2005)
Hello, and welcome to a brief discussion of the final volume of Kiddy Grade, released by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Leaving a show and saying goodbye to its characters is always sad, and this is no exception. Unfortunately,... ADV Films Announces Paniponi Dash! English Cast (Mon 10-09-2006)
Momotsuki Academy is far from a normal school. Its student body is full of freaks and the teachers aren’t that much better. But the infamous Class 1-C may have met its match in 11-year-old Rebecca Miyamoto. This pint-sized genius has come to the...VIZ Announces New Magazine Aimed at Female Manga Fans (Tue 02-08-2005)
San Francisco, CA, February 8, 2005 – VIZ, LLC, which recently announced it’s upcoming merger with ShoPro Entertainment, Inc. to form one of the entertainment industry's most innovative, comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishi...ADV Films Announces Sister Princess Cast (-)
Director: Scott McClennen Studio: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors Translator: Masumi MacLeod ADR Script: Tiffany Grant Wataru - Voiced by Braden Hunt Even though he was the best in his class, he didn't get into his high school of choice because all the answe...Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such... INFERNO on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 07-04-2000)
Writer-director Dario Argento had been plying his trade, making horrific psycho-thrillers (known as giallo in his native Italy) since the early ‘70s, reaching his peak with Deep Red in 1975. Then he took a turn into supernatural horror with Suspiria in 19... Slow Summer Months for VHS & DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 07-04-2000)
Summer is traditionally a time for people to spend outdoors, engaged in fun recreational activities such as tsunami sweating, swatting mosquitoes, coping with severe sunburn and braving long lines at theaters showing highly hyped summer blockbusters. For... SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-24-2002)
When it works, which is most of the time, SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON is fairly emotionally involving if you're a grown-up. For children, especially horse-loving little girls, it likely will be much more, with the possibility of being one of those de... Spirits Among Us
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 04-04-2002)
The recent
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success of computer generated animation has led to huge box office for films like ICE AGE, SHREK and MONSTERS, INC., and while many pundits have begun to sound the death bell for the classic, cel ani... PEARL HARBOR
by Tony Whitt (Sat 03-09-2002)
It's not easy to be flippant about a movie that re-enacts such a major tragedy in our nation's history—but I'll do it anyway. Boy A and Boy B (Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett, respectively) grow up together and go into the military together, where Boy A mee... DVD This Week: February 12
by John Thonen (Tue 02-12-2002)
VIDEO NEWSOver the [IMG3R]past year, HBO has been broadcasting a series of moderately budgeted remakes of some trash classics from the '50s and '60s that were originally produced by American International Pictures, or AIP. The remakes were the brainchild ... THE HITCHER
by John Thonen (Thu 07-25-2002)
The plot of director Robert Harmon's THE HITCHER is so simple that to recount it almost sounds derisive. A young man on a cross-country trek picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a serial killer. The driver escapes unharmed but soon finds he is being ... NIGHTWING #71
by Tony Whitt (Sat 07-27-2002)
There are at least two noteworthy reasons to start reading NIGHTWING this month: one, Devin Grayson, one of the most talented and capable comics writers out there, takes over the scripting chores with this issue; and two, it's the first issue in a bat's a... Alamo, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 10-29-2003)
Genre: Historical/Drama.Studio: Touchstone Pictures.Production Company: Imagine Entertainment.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Dennis Quaid (Sam Houston); Jason Patric (Jim Bowie); Billy Bob Thornton (Davy Crockett); Patrick Wilson (Colonel William ... Gibson Gone Soft? DUNE Response Mixed? Too Many Girls?
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 03-24-2003)
Welcome to another edition of Book Notes. You sent in some really, really good questions...unfortunately, they were also really, really hard ones...so we don't have the answers quite yet... (Special thanks to Kathy R...I'm going to be hunting for a while ... GODS AND GENERALS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 02-21-2003)
Bull Run... Fredericksburg... Chancellorsville... If the mere mention of those names doesn't send a cold shiver down your spine, you probably aren't the primary audience for the Civil War epic GODS AND GENERALS. While most Hollywood efforts of this kind u... DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o... ORIGIN PART IV
by Tony Whitt (Fri 01-25-2002)
Logan-the boy formerly known as James-and his former governess Rose have settled in a harsh frontier town in the wilds of Canada. Rose fears for James's survival as the boy encounters unexpected enemies, chiefly the camp cook who has threatened to kill hi... Video This Week: January 8th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-08-2002)
VIDEO NEWSBefore Ivan Reitman's EVOLUTION opened this past summer, expectations for the film were extraordinarily high. Action figure toys were licensed and in production, as was an animated TV series. Most amazingly, David Duchovny was even more arrogant... New SIMPSONS Holiday Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Playmates Toys has announced additions to THE SIMPSONS interactive environment action figure sets in time to celebrate Halloween and Christmas, with the comning debuts of two new entries: The Treehouse of Horror Alien Spaceship and the Simpsons Family Chr... THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)
by Andrew Osmond (Thu 06-07-2001)
Let`s get the brickbat out of the way: this is indeed a middle, a middle, and a middle. But who cares? Of all the STAR WARS films, this immerses the viewer most in Lucas` universe, with no lengthy introductions, cheesy muppets or--heaven help us--Gungun s... Stardate 0007.21: News From the Side
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-21-2000)
Last weekend, fans from around North America and elsewhere convened for the excellent annual Toronto Trek convention. I attended as a panelist, moderating discussions on everything from real-world science to space romances to intolerance of gay fans to pr... WHAT LIES BENEATH: Harrison Ford
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 07-20-2000)
Harrison Ford needs no introduction. As Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and the title character in the Indiana Jones franchise, he’s starred in two of cinema’s largest-grossing film series ever. The roles catapulted him into super-stardom, turn... THE PRINCESS BRIDE
by DEREK BARTHOLOMAUS (Sat 10-06-2001)
THE PRINCESS BRIDE is truly a modern day fairy tale. But this is also a slightly bent fairy tale. THE PRINCESS BRIDE started out as a book written by William Goldman in the early 1970’s, a book that actually says it was written by S. Morgenstern and edite... Giant Critters Attack!
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 11-08-2001)
When nature wants to strike down on man - via retribution for folly or just for the heck of it - one of its deadliest tactics is enlarging, or unleashing a prehistoric, gigantic variant of, an animal or insect. From the latest attack via those enormous wo... GOSFORD PARK
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-28-2001)
GOSFORD PARK is a curious mixture of meticulous observation of English social class structure and customs in the 1930s and a desultory murder mystery that follows the outer form of an Agatha Christie whodunit/whydunit. The former, with its passion for det... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... RING Casting
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-26-2001)
Quite a number of actors have jumped on board DreamWorks' remake of the Japanese horror film RINGU (THE RING).Martin Henderson (WINDTALKERS) is the latest major addition to the film's cast. Henderson will take on the role of the ex-husband of a journalist... How to Date a TV Columnist
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-21-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! It's been a hectic time in TV review land and I thought I'd take a cue from good old Sonia Mansfield and give you genre fan women some hot dating tips on how to date a celebrity columnist like myself. (Now men, do understand that th... "Dead Silence"
by Rachel Reitsleff (Mon 03-19-2007)
There are a couple of gimmicks in Dead Silence that, at first glance, seem promising. One is to have a horror film built around ventriloquist dummies, which give plenty of people the heebie-jeebies in real life. This actually works to an extent. The o... Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #01
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Revolutionary Girl Utena" is Central Park Media's (primarily U.S. Manga Corps, though "Utena" is sold under their "Software Sculptors" label) first attempt to put a television series on DVD. This particular disc contains 7 episodes; the next o... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #1
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: 3
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 3
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 4
Music: 5
Entertainment: 5
Overall: 4.2... Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #1
by M.C. Wilson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!-- Overall Rating: 2.0 -
(on a scale of 1 - 5)
-- Disc Ratings --
Sound: 3.5
Picture: 4.2
Menu: 4.5
Presentation: 4.1
Extras: 4.2
Overall: 4.1
-- Artistic Ratings --
Animation: ... Dual Vol. #4
by chris (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!This volume marks the final volume of Dual!, one of the best complete series of anime that I've seen on DVD yet. Of course, it's only 4 discs, but that can be seen as both a positive and a negative, depending on who you talk to.
Now that the s... Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #2
by David Owens (Sun 03-24-2002)
The Review!Oh. So this is where the Young Brash Good Guy went to.
He laid low until volume 2, that sneaky fella.
Well anyways, the second volume of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory came out this week, and true to my word in my review of the firs... Princess Nine Vol. #2
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 05-31-2002)
The Review!After the first volume, waiting for this disc was pretty hard. I did get my copy around the time it was released, and I continued to enjoy this series. The four episodes presented on this disc reveal a few secrets dealing about why Miss Himuro ... Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sun 05-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu WataseTranslated by:Lillian Olson/Gary LeachAdapted by:What They SayHorror, Comedy and Romance Made in Heaven. Yu Watase, the immensely popular writer/artist of the shoujo (girls') fantasy smash Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious... Beyblade Vol. #07
by Derek Guder (Fri 04-16-2004)
The Review!I think this is best summed up in the words of my roommate, after I tried to explain the show to him: \"Wow, so even with the infinite possibilities of animation, they still couldn\'t make this interesting?\" Pretty much right on the money.
Au... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
by luis (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!My first taste of Trouble Chocolate? Will it be sugary sweet to the taste, or bitter like the darkest of dark chocolates? While cast members and certain plot elements are clearly send-ups of Urusei Yatsura, the first taste turned out to be sem... Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
by Sean Kennedy (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Given the definitive nature of an AoD review, I was motivated to do an alternate angle for this series (which yes, I just happen to like). I have to give props to Viz for licensing Trouble Chocolate, something I thought would be unlikely when I... Burst Angel Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayA new law\'s been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they\'re even legally allowed to use\'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you\'d be right. But the arrest rate\'s gone down. Aft... Night Shift Nurses: Kranke Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-12-2007)
What They SayI want to experiment ...
Is this a dream ? Could the doctor really want to marry me after all the years of sexual deviance ?
Hikaru has dived into a life of hedonistic sex games which have culminated in the day every girl dreams of - her ... Dragon Ball Z Saga 4: Gohan's Trials
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-12-2005)
What They SayVegeta and Nappa head towards Earth but make a quick stop on planet Arlia and become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. The Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more for then they can handle as Vegeta and Nappa leave their... Maburaho Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-07-2005)
What They SayOf the eight magic spells Kazuki had, only five remain. But while Yuna, Kuriko and Rin scramble to outdo each other and grab a piece of the Shikimori action, an old childhood friend of Kazuki’s arrives! Is she a new rival? Can Kazuki co... Love Hina Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-13-2004)
What They SayKeitaro Urashima is trying for the 3rd time to get into Tokyo University, the most prestigious University in Japan. Why? Because of a promise he has made to a girl when they were both children. But that was long ago and he has forgotten who t... Nuku Nuku Dash Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-04-2003)
What They SayIt\'s love at first sight when 14-year-old Ryunoske Natsume has a chance encounter with the purr-fect beauty he will come to know as Nuku Nuku. Atsuko Higuchi, aka Nuku Nuku, shows up at the Natsume residence one afternoon not knowing where s... Ranma ˝: The Movie – Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 07-28-2005)
What They SayAll is well at the Tendo residence when from out of nowhere, a Chinese girl named Lychee appears, seeking revenge on Happosai for a broken promise made since her birth. Things get worse when Kirin and the Seven Lucky Gods appear and abduct A... Inu Yasha Vol. #43
by Luis Cruz (Thu 07-13-2006)
What They SayAfter the ordeal with Naraku\'s latest incarnation, the Infant, Kagome takes some time rest by returning to her own time. Little did she realize that she wouldn\'t be getting the rest that she hoped for due to the fact that she gets roped int... Paniponi Dash! Vol. #3
by Christopher Homer (Mon 06-30-2008)
What They SayWhen the girls discover that No. 6 seems to have a secret crush, they'll stop at nothing to discover who he - or she - is. But how to find her beloved's identity? Coerce Becky into helping them! (Little does the 11-year old teacher know how d... Tide-Line Blue Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2007)
What They SayUnder the command of Captain Gould, the Ulysses sets course for the neighboring nations: Wei and Tengel, countries which have been locked in a generation\'s long war with one another. It is here that Keel will witness the strength of the Ulys... Saiyuki Reload Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Wed 04-25-2007)
What They SayWhen they arrive at a new village, a demon called Suika approaches the Sanzo party. Because they don\'t sense any evil, they decide to stay the night. Suika sings for the group, which brings bitter memories to mind. Everyone except Goku fall ... Cromartie High School Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-06-2008)
What They SayPoor Kamiyama! Somehow he has been enrolled in Cromartie High School, the infamous school for delinquents. When your classmates are the meanest, toughest (and often dumbest) students around, you do what you can to fit in. But when you add a 4... Geobreeders Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sun 05-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe basis for the hit Geobreeders anime! This is the story of the Kagura Security Company: six lunatics who occassionally act as detectives... wh... Erica Sakurazawa Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 06-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Erica SakurazawaTranslated by:Yuki NakamuraAdapted by:What They SayWherever you go and whatever you do, may your guardian angel watch over you! Natsu finds her husband with another woman when she comes home early from work one... ADV Films Announces Sister Princess Cast (Wed 04-21-2004)
Director: Scott McClennen Studio: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors Translator: Masumi MacLeod ADR Script: Tiffany Grant Wataru - Voiced by Braden Hunt Even though he was the best in his class, he didn't get into his high school of choice because all the answe...ADV Films announces Nadesico on DVD (Wed 09-13-2000)
HOUSTON - ADV is proud to announce the DVD release of the popular anime hit, Martian Successor Nadesico Volume 1: Invasion! The aliens have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now, only one ship stands between Earth and total anni...Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick Preview
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-08-2005)
If anime demonstrates nothing else, it shows us that old stories can always get a new treatment. Classics drive many shows, and Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick (hereafter simply Legend of the Moby Dick), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, ... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Tue 06-14-2005)
Hello, and welcome to yet another fun and exciting look at anime dubs. This time we'll take a close look at Fullmetal Alchemist, volume three, released by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. This show has shown a lot of strength sin... ADV Films Announces October 10th Titles (Mon 09-11-2006)
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)
Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...Anime on DVD (-)
iAnime on DVD Boston Gathering September 19th, 2000 hosted the second Anime on DVD Boston area gathering. The weather was brisk, but there was plenty of sun and good clear skies after several days of overcast w...Revolutionary Girl Utena (-)
Revolutionary Girl Utena A princess who wants to become a prince, and protect the ones she loves. A castle in the sky, hiding the power of miracles. A mysterious girl who seems to have no will of her own. And roses. Lots and lots and lots of roses...FUNimation Entertainment Highlights and Events at New York Comic Con 2008 (Tue 04-15-2008)
FUNimation® Entertainment, the foremost producer and distributor of anime in North America, will be at New York Comic Con in full force to promote our latest titles and long-held favorites. Come by our booth (#1607) for more information about exclus...Kanon English Language Cast Announced (Mon 11-19-2007)
KANON Yuichi Aizawa doesn’t expect much from his sudden move up north. After all, this is the town he spent summers in as a child. He’s staying with his aunt and cousin. And high school is high school no matter where you go. But things aren...The Otaku Syndrome: Are you at risk?
by Melanie Beveridge (Sat 01-01-2000)
The symptoms are wide and varied. The syndrome takes over your life gradually. You may not even be aware that you have it. But there is a way to find out. Read through the list of statements below and give yourself 1 point for each one that applies to you... Shugo Chara Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 05-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Peach PitTranslated by:June KatoAdapted by:David WalshWhat They SayEverybody at Seiyo Elementary thinks that stylish and super-cool Amu has it all - but nobody knows the real Amu, a shy girl who wishes she had the courage to t... Geobreeders (small edition) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 01-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayShoot first, ask questions later. Kagura Security is on vacation for three days, but can they avoid blowing things up? Don't bet on it! their arc... A.I. Love You (aka: A.I. ga Tomaranai) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Thu 01-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayBehind every great man is a great artificial intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive... though he does have a k... Mahoromatic Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Thu 11-11-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story/Art: Bunjuro Nakayama, Bow DitamaTranslated by:Jeremiah Bourque / English Adaptation: Anna WengerAdapted by:What They SayWhen suguru, Mahoro and company set off to the beach, they get sand kicked in their faces by a gian... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#08
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayThe spring roll contest is nearly decided between Jan, Kiriko and Celine, when a confident Okonogi struts in with his own dazzling treat! Who will win the honor o... Maburaho Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 05-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshihiko Tsujiki, Art: Miki MiyashitaTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayKazuki may lack common sense, but he more than makes up for it with his coveted DNA. The youngest in a long line of sorcerers, Kazuki is a... Full Metal Panic! Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gatou Shouji/Tateo RetsuTranslated by:Amy ForsythAdapted by:What They SayKaname schools her gun-crazy bodyguard Sosuke in the finer points of life but not before he schools her in the art of war! Kaname will have to fight fire... Kitchen Princess Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Wed 05-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki Kobayashi / Natsumi Ando Translated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina WeirWhat They SayNajika has a special gift. She\'s a marvelous cook whose food awakens people\'s fondest memories and fe... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#22
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:Ken LiWhat They SayShark meat is the most difficult meat to cook, but Jan, Kiriko, Kou, and Juliano battle on to make the best shark meat dish ever! Juliano has a turkey(!?)... Dragon Head Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Sun 04-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minetaro MochizukiTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:What They SayDriven by the idea of eventual rescue, Teru, Ako, and Nobuo move outside of the train and gather enough supplies for their immediate survival. But tempers fl... Absolute Boyfriend (aka: Zettai Kareshi) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Wed 02-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuu WataseTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPACKAGING
Talk about provocative front cover! It features a freshly unwrapped naked Night with a card labeled "Present for You" between his lips (don't wor... X Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-19-2003)
What They SayThe battle between the Dragons of Heaven and Earth rages with deadly consequences, as Seiichiro, a Dragon of Heaven, secretly challenges Yuto. Karen discovers his plan, and puts Seiichiro to sleep then heads to the battlefield, determined to ... All-Purpose Cultural Cat-Girl Nuku Nuku Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-18-2003)
What They SayWhen inventor Kyusaku Natsume transfers the brain of his son Ryunosuke\'s cat into a top secret android body, the family doesn\'t lose a pet... they gain a daughter! While she may look like a typical teenage girl to the rest of the world, Nu... Rogue Lights Up DYNOMITE
by News Editor (Tue 05-15-2007)
Rogue Pictures has set a deal with the Wayans Brothers to turn the comicbook SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE into a live-action comedy.
The comicbook, which was created & written by Marlon, Shawn & Keenen Ivory Wayans, centers on Dynomite who&... "The Last Mimzy"
by Rachel Reitsleff (Sat 03-24-2007)
In The Last Mimzy, the title character is something that appears to be a toy stuffed animal bunny – but is really something quite different. Just what Mimzy really is, and what the objects found with her do, becomes a matter of increasing fascina... Iron Wok Jan Vol.#24
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayThe ostrich competition is on! But Jan is in big trouble this time: every time he gets near one of the ostriches they run for their lives! Jan\'s ... EDFantastic
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-17-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where tidbits of gaming knowledge are handed out by the bucket. Spring break is around the corner and do you know what the means? It means that there will be plenty of people with free time on their hands. K... 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... Teaser Poster for SAW IV
by News Editor (Tue 06-12-2007)
MovieWeb has posted the new teaser poster for SAW IV.
The fourth installment of the franchise, finds Jigsaw still haunting the living by forcing them to appreciate life, or face death. As a continuation of III, Jeff must race against the clock to&... GAME PLAN Celebrates Another Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-07-2007)
Last week, it was family demographics leading Disney’s Game Plan to victory. This week, it’s the very same for the studio. Perhaps, it’s the football related story so close to the NFL season launching that has this film scoring a box o... Fox Greenlights JJ Abrams' FRINGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-05-2007)
A new show mixing elements of The X-Files, The Twilight Zone and Altered States led by Lost executive producers JJ Abrams and Bryan Burk? With that kind of question being obvious, Fox has now greenlit the 2 hour pilot of FRINGE with a budge... GAME PLAN Scores Winning Touchdown
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 09-30-2007)
Nothing very note worthy happened at the Box Office for the month of September which isn’t surprising at all given the normal numbers acquired for studios during this month. The hopes for the holiday season begin in October and this year is no diffe... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... "Horton Hears a Who" gets a voice cast
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-13-2007)
According to Variety, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Isla Fisher, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler, Dane Cook, Jaime Pressly and Jonah Hill have all signed on to lend their voices to the upcoming CGI film, Horton Hears a Who. They will join previous... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Have you “LOST” interest?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Mon 11-06-2006)
This week I’m most looking forward to Lost, mainly to see if this episode makes up for the lackluster season so far. We were promised in ads that the last two episodes of the fall season would change everything. Last week we saw SPOI... "Saw III"
by Abbie Bernstein (Mon 10-30-2006)
In the tradition of everything from STAR WARS to SCREAM (more the latter than the former), SAW III intelligently takes from an original that was intended as a stand-alone and finds ways to connect it and the sequel to ultimately produce both a new overvi... 7 FACES OF DR LAO Complete Soundtrack CD available from FSM
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 09-05-2006)
FSM continues its CDs of soundtracks to the films of George Pal (ATLANTIS: THE LOST CONTINENT/THE POWER, THE TIME MACHINE) with a beloved fantasy score: 7 FACES OF DR. LAO (1964) composed by Leigh Harline. 7 FACES OF DR. LAO starred Tony Randall in multi... Let's Stay Together!
by Janet Houck (Wed 08-30-2006)
The harem comedy: possibly the origin of most male fantasies. Let's do the math: one run-of-the-mill ordinary guy, living with several beautiful, yet strangely quirky girls, usually against his will. The poor lad is overwhelmed by their attention and affe... "Forbidden Planet (Ultimate Collector's Edition)"
by John Sinnott (Wed 12-06-2006)
The SF films of the 50's are often dismissed on whole as low budget drive-in fodder made by the likes of Roger Corman to turn a quick buck. While that is true to a large extent it isn't entirely accurate. There were a handful of excellent S... "Queens: Volume One"
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 12-08-2006)
There's a lot of talk about gender roles these days. Some people believe humans should be free to openly explore sexuality, even if it's sometimes a rocky path. Others think men should stick to wrestling bears for their woman to cook before... Joshua Jackson joins "Shutter"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-01-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Joshua Jackson has signed on to join the upcoming psychological thriller, Shutter, from Regency Enterprises. He will join Rachael Taylor, David Denman (The Office), James Kyson Lee (Heroes) and John Hensley (Nip/...