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Turley not in RAMBO IV
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-15-2006)

In a recent interview with www.kcchiefs.com, Kyle Turley was asked a question about his involvement with the upcoming film, RAMBO IV.QUESTION: Not only are you trying to get back into football, but I heard you're going to be in Rambo IV?TURLEY: "No, I thi...

Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-23-2006)

...0 million Rambo IV. Sylvester Stallone is attached to star. The story centers on former Vietnam vet John Rambo, who is living a reclusive life back home in the U.S. But when a girl goes missing, he is forced to abandon his quiet lifestyle and take just...

RAMBO IV is a go
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-09-2006)

According to Production Weekly, Sylvester Stallone has attached himself to replay the lead role of John Rambo in the upcoming installment RAMBO IV: IN THE SERPENT'S EYE.The next chapter finds Rambo recruited by a group of Christian human rights missionari...


Matt Marsden joins "Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)

According to Variety, Matt Marsden has signed on to join the upcoming action sequel, Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra.  Sylvester Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin are also in the cast.Marsden will play a mercenary who works with Rambo.  IMDB l...

Rumor Patrol: RAMBO IV?
by News Editor (Sun 05-29-2005)

Nu Image/Millennium Films has apparently acquired the film rights from Miramax/Dimension Films for the RAMBO franchise. The company plans to start filming on RAMBO IV in Bulgaria in January 2006.Reports state that Sylvester Stallone signed to begin writi...

SCOOP: RAMBO IV resurrected?
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-11-2004)

... movie..."RAMBO IV is ready to be fast tracked with Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna back at the helm as producers. It seems Dimension Films and the C2 honchos are close to reaching an agreement that would give Dimension half of the worldwide box-office o...

RAMBO IV Trailer
by News Editor (Wed 05-23-2007)

There are a number of copies of this floating around the Internet but in case you haven't caught it yet the RAMBO IV teaser trailer/mini-movie has been released. Though there is no rating for the "trailer" and its seems very unofficial...


Stallone Opens up on RAMBO and DEATH WISH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-22-2008)

...ideas for Rambo IV presented to him and a bit of humility in regards to the character.. Here's a taste.. CS: How did all the production companies come in?Stallone: I don't know any of them either. [Laughs] What happened was Weinstein came about 12 ye...

Next "Rambo" film has a new title
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-20-2007)

According to Moviehole, the upcoming Rambo sequel starring Sylvester Stallone has gotten a new title: John Rambo.The previous title was listed as Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra.The film, which stars Matt Marsden, Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin, will...

Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....

DVD Review of Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set
by Tim Janson (Wed 06-11-2008)

...Rambo (or Rambo IV Now living in Thailand, Rambo once again puts aside his life of peace, coming to grips with his true nature, to rescue a group of American missionaries in war-torn Burma. This film perfectly book-ends the series as it brings the...


RAMBO TRILOGY
by P. MACDOUGAL (Sat 06-01-2002)

The former RAMBO box set from Artisan wasn’t particularly fancy, but it was more than adequate in its presentation of the films along with some decent extra features. Now, however, Artisan has jumped on the special edition bandwagon and released a very th...

Shopping Bag: Rambo
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 05-27-2008)

Lionsgate has collected all the Rambo you will ever need in a steel box called Rambo - The Complete Collector's Set. It has more than just the movies. This blood soaked collection is an action montage of delights. It is also a collection of Vietnam docume...

RAMBO
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sun 01-27-2008)

This is ‘Rambo’. If you don’t understand what “this is Rambo” means or all that it encompasses then do not see ‘Rambo’. It isn’t a film for you. If you know that Rambo will live “day by ...

RAMBO (Special Edition)
by Tim Janson (Mon 05-26-2008)

Sylvester Stallone returns to his iconic role as former Viet Nam Green Beret John Rambo in the series’ fourth installment. He is living in Thailand near the border to Burma (Myanmar). Rambo is hired by a group of American missionaries to t...


RAMBO Doesn't Go to Hell
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-16-2007)

Well, one question has been answered yet again. Movie News websites' feedback sections do apparently work. This has been proven before now but recently a clear example has been made. A few days ago, Lionsgate announced a new title for the fourth Rambo fil...

Morrell Approves of New RAMBO
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)

Normally wouldn't cover this since the new Rambo film has already hit theaters but this bit comes from David Morrell, original creator & author of the iconic character and his thoughts on the film. In the same context, I would report it if Stan L...

Rated R JOHN RAMBO Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)

A second Rated-R trailer of JOHN RAMBO has appeared online. A few months ago, a redband look at the upcoming installment of the returning Vietnam vet hit the web featuring some dialogue in the film and culminating in some gruesome kills from Rambo himself...

JOHN RAMBO Has a New Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)

Lionsgate has given a new title to the upcoming John Rambo flick featuring the return of Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The new title seems to have been given in accordance with the violence/gore of the trailers & footage we hav...


Sam Elliot joins "John Rambo"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-23-2007)

According to The Hollywood News, Sam Elliot has signed on to play a role in the upcoming Rambo sequel, John Rambo.The film, which stars Matt Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin, will see Rambo fighting to save Christian missionaries ...

SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE - Retrospective
by Edward Gross (Fri 04-28-2000)

When Cannon Films offered Sidney J. Furie the opportunity to direct Superman IV, he considered it a no-lose situation. `Without being catty,` says Furie, `Superman III screwed up, and it screwed up because a brilliant director had full reign and he didn`t...

John J. Rambo - Halo Version
by News Editor (Mon 02-13-2006)

In the second quarter of 2006, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys will release the HALO Jumper Rambo figure. The Rambo figure features the muscular body developed by Hot Toys, which conceals all of the cleverly designed articulation. The HALO Jumper Rambo...

Official RAMBO Site Goes Live
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-28-2007)

The official website for RAMBO, the fourth installment of the series, has gone live for Lionsgate and Sylvester Stallone. The site features download, story concept, screenshot gallery, videos, cast & crew information, etc. The film stars Sylvester Sta...


New RAMBO Trailer Shoots Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)

Along with another new title, simply called RAMBO, Millennium Films and Lionsgate have released a new trailer for the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise. The film was written, directed and produced by Sylvester Stallone. It stars Sylvester ...

JOHN RAMBO Gets a Release Date
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)

You most likely had a glimpse at the two Rated-R trailers for Lionsgate's upcoming installment of JOHN RAMBO which we published last Saturday. Now, we have an official release date thanks to Lionsgate. Rambo will be declaring war on January 25, 2008 in th...

The Mania Manifesto: Top Six Reasons Grand Theft Auto IV Will Suck
by Damon Brown (Mon 04-28-2008)

Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani...

SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-19-2001)

There is something a bit odd about the collective critical backlash against this film. Not that it’s a masterpiece, because it isn’t. What is interesting is that the movie suffers mostly via comparison to what came before cinematically, rather than by a c...


SAW IV Picture & Plot Details Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)

If you don't want to be spoiled on some plot details whether Jigsaw is alive or dead, I wouldn't click on this article, Maniacs. Alright now that the disclaimer is out of the way, here's some details and a picture. MTV had a chance to sit down and talk wi...

SAW IV
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Sun 02-17-2008)

Just when you thought it was safe enough to, uhh…, not cherish your life, here comes Saw IV to make you pay for that transgression in a film that’s convoluted, but filled with some of the most deadly death traps yet in the series. But wa...

Brolin Takes on RAMBO
by News Editor (Sat 04-08-2006)

An email was sent out to StalloneZone from Larry at slycentral.com reporting that James Brolin has been signed to star in RAMBO 4. He will play Corporal Keating. The script written by Jeb Stuart, Sylvester Stallone and Danny Lerner. It follows John Rambo ...

More info on RAMBO
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-29-2002)

More of those extras for the DVD release of the RAMBO trilogy are coming out now. Each disc, for FIRST BLOOD, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART 2, and RAMBO 3, will sport revamped 5.1 Dolby Digital tracks along with wide screen and full screen video pictures and au...


Two New JOHN RAMBO Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-18-2007)

Two new photos from JOHN RAMBO have appeared online this afternoon courtesy of Comingsoon. One photo is on the left hand side with John (Sylvester Stallone) hunting something in the water with his bow. To see the other photo, click right here. T...

DLC for Take Two's GTA IV Delayed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)

This is pretty strange news coming out of Shacknews that downloadable content (DLC) has been delayed for Xbox 360ers, seeing how there was no set release date in the first place. Still, the site is reporting that two special episodes for Grand Theft Auto ...

Fourth and Last Trailer for GTA IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-28-2008)

The long awaited sequel to the best selling Rockstar Games title is nearly out and the company has released the final (fourth) teaser trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV, which you can see below. The trailer is called "Everyone's a Rat". Here it is....

GTA IV Actors Complain on Salaries
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)

With the SAG contract talks coming up very soon, this might become a frequence voice of concern for voice actors in the video game industry. It seems that the top two voices of the recent smash hit Grand Theft Auto IV are not pleased with their salaries, ...


SAW IV First Cut Gets NC-17
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)

At his Comic Con exhibit in Hall H, SAW IV director Darren Lynn Bousman, revealed that the MPAA had just given them a NC-17 Rating for the first cut of their film. They will now have to decide on what to do next, keep it as is or edit it back down to an R...

Stallone up for RAMBO 4 after all?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)

While teasing his new movie, AVENGING ANGELO, at a French film festival, Sylvester Stallone let it be known he thinks it's time for a RAMBO 4."We're talking about doing another Rambo because I think it's time to combine action with politics," Stallone sai...

BEVERLY HILLS COP IV Update
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)

Last November, it was announced that another installment in the BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise would be hitting theaters sometime in the near future. No time tables were set and nothing much said afterwards. Now, producer (Lorenzo Di Bonaventura) has told Ro...

SPARTANS Grab Victory Against Rambo
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 01-27-2008)

It seems that the teenage demographic was a key in this weekend’s box office report and the numbers for this report are so close between 1st and 2nd place, it seems too close to call at any rate. We may need to wait until the actual results come in ...


Vader's Secret Apprentice in SOUL CALIBUR IV?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-09-2008)

In an unusual move, it looks like a third SW character is getting added to the upcoming release of Soul Calibur IV. Strike that. It's already unusual that any SW character would appear in the Namco Bandai title but a third character past the already annou...

Darren Lynn Bousman to direct "Saw IV"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 02-20-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2, 3) has signed on to direct the upcoming fourth installment in the Saw franchise."It's not often that a filmmaker is given the opportunity to follow a genuinely compelling character thro...

New SAW IV Redband Clip Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 10-13-2007)

A new redband clip of SAW IV called "Cecil's Knives" has hit the web courtesy of IGN Movies & Trailers. This clip shows Tobin Bell's Jigsaw character giving a man called Cecil yet another one of his "games" ending with a very sharp...

Latest GTA IV Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)

Rockstar Games  took some very large hits last week with their title MANHUNT 2 being barred from the UK and receiving a AO rating from the ESRB causing them to delay the release. That's not stopping them from pushing forward on the marketing of their...


"Saw IV" gets a Plot
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-24-2007)

According to FEARnet, a site affiliated with Lionsgate, the upcoming plot for Saw IV will revolve around Jeff and his daughter in the moments after the third film ended.According to the site, Jigsaw still haunts the living in Saw IV, forcing them to appre...

Trailer for "Grand Theft Auto IV" Online!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)

The new trailer for the upcoming game, Grand Theft Auto IV, has made it's way onto the games official web site.You can find it here.The company has confirmed that all footage in the trailer was captured directly from game play running real time.The game h...

RAMBO PART II Director Dies
by News Editor (Mon 04-25-2005)

George P. Cosmatos, who directed RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II and TOMBSTONE, has died at the age of 64. He had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer.Of the the RAMBO film he directed, Cosmatos said, "It's a psychological release for people to have a her...

SAW IV Cuts Out the Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 10-28-2007)

It’s been a strange month at the box office for October 2007. Films with high box office expectations either flopped or had average results. Films with moderate-low box office expectations surprised analysts with higher results. Ben Stiller’s ...


SAW IV Hits DVD January 22
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)

Lionsgate Home Video has announced a DVD/Blu-Ray shipping date for SAW IV on January 22, 2008. The fourth horror film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Betsy Russell, Scott Patterson and Lyriq Bent. Lionsgate plans to release ...

Images of Stallone as "Rambo"!
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)

The very first images of Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming film, John Rambo, have shown up online.You can find them over here.In the film, renegade Vietnam War veteran John Rambo comes out of retirement as a boat repairman in Bangkok to track down missio...

First ROCKY, Now RAMBO
by News Editor (Fri 10-28-2005)

Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla Films and Equity Pictures have announced that Sylvester Stallone is returning as John Rambo for RAMBO IV.The story centers on former Vietnam vet John Rambo, who is living a reclusive life back home in the U.S. But when a gir...

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 04-16-2003)

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME stands as the ultimate example of a TREK “crossover” film. In 1986, before anyone had even heard of THE NEXT GENERATION, the only TREK in town was the periodic movie releases that had been popping up every couple of years sin...


Sneak Peak at Grand Theft Auto IV: Welcome to Liberty City
by Nate Chang (Fri 04-25-2008)

His cousin Roman told him he was rich, that he had a palace for him to come to. There was a new life awaiting Niko Bellic in Liberty City, and he was all set to leave his past and the old country behind. Glittering skyscrapers, elegant parties and a life...

Official SAW IV Cast & Synopsis Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-03-2007)

If you haven't seen SAW III yet and you do not wish to be "spoiled", I'd advise you stop reading this article right now. There are spoilers in the plot synopsis for SAW IV. If you don't care about being spoiled, read onward. Alright, now that th...

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME (1986)
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 06-10-2001)

Before they can get home to face trial, Kirk (William Shatner), a reborn Spock (Leonard Nimoy), McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Chekov (Walter Koenig), Scotty (James Doohan) and Sulu (George Takei) must go back to 1986 to save the Feder...

GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS IV
by Randall Larson (Sat 09-16-2000)

When I first encountered Neil Norman’s GREATEST SCIENCE FICTION HITS back in 1978, I was one of those grumpy purists taken aback by his electric guitars intruding upon the pristine orchestral tonalities of STAR WARS and other icons of science fiction film...


Det. Matthews Back in SAW IV?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)

There are spoilers in this article for those who don't want to know anything about SAW IV. Now that the warning is out of the way, it appears that Wahlberg's character may be making a cameo in this next film. If he does appear, actor Donnie Wahlberg ...

Stormtrooper Helmet Replica - EP IV
by News Editor (Wed 05-09-2007)

Late this summer, Master Replicas will debut The Master Prints Collection with the Stormtrooper Helmet Limited Edition. The Master Prints Collection is the first jointly developed collectible line with the fantastic team at Acme Archives Limited. The...

No CGI in INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)

Talking with the New Haven Register about them recently finishing shooting there, producer Frank Marshall has gone on public record that there will be no CGI effects in INDIANA JONES IV. He points out that Spielberg is keeping it much like the classic Ind...

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&...


More INDY IV Photos Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-30-2007)

More set photos have appeared online from the current INDIANA JONES IV shoot in New Haven. Earlier yesterday, photos involving the crane truck and stunt doubles appeared. Now, courtesy of Just Jared, we get to see photos with Shia and Harrison riding the ...

Banned Comic Con SAW IV Clip
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)

Comic Con 2007 San Diego banned Lionsgate from airing a certain clip of SAW IV at their event earlier this summer due to its graphic nature. That same clip has made its way online for everyone to check out. The footage does give a clue on just how the &qu...

Capcom Announces STREETFIGHTER IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-17-2007)

The "Prepare Yourself" countdown clock has finally ended at Capcom's official site and a return of STREET FIGHTER has been announced, something a lot of gaming sites have been anticipating for a while. Other leaks were made earlier by Game Radar...

Saw IV
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-28-2006)

Release Date: October 26, 2007 Studio: Lionsgate Director: Darren Lynn Bousman Screenwriter: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan Cast: Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Costas Mandylor, Lyriq Bent, Athena Karkanis, Justin Louis, Simon Reynolds...


SAW IV
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 10-27-2007)

As sequels go, Saw III was fairly clever, tying together what had seemed to be loose plot ends from the original Saw and Saw II. It seemed to wrap everything up with a bloody bow, leaving the audience to wonder what could be left to cover in a fourth Saw....

"Saw IV" stakes claim to Halloween '07
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-30-2006)

According to the AP, Lionsgate is planning a fourth installment of the Saw franchise which is set to be released on Halloween next year. The franchise follows the diabolical schemes of psycho killer Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), who stages elaborate, bloody...

Scott Patterson joins "Saw IV"?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-07-2007)

According to a Bloddy Disgusting scooper, Scott Patterson has signed on to join the cast of the upcoming sequel, Saw IV.The film will be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.Saw IV hits theaters on October 26,...

Obi Wan Kenobi Episode IV 12 Inch Figure
by News Editor (Tue 06-12-2007)

Sideshow Collectibles will ship the 12-inch Obi-Wan Kenobi figure in the fall of 2007. The figure includes: Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation Authentic likeness of Alec Guiness as old Ben Kenobi Deta...


GTA IV Sets Record
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has pushed past HALO 3 and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END to set the record for the biggest opening week of any entertainment product. Publisher Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that GRAND THEFT AUTO IV sol...

Death Race Interview IV: Paul W.S. Anderson: Blood on the Tracks 2
by Josh Gordon (Thu 08-21-2008)

Welcome back! In part II of our Comic-Con interview with director Paul W.S. Anderson we discuss the pitfalls of futuristic movies, the nature of modern action film editing and the Castlevania movie!   Q: Why do we never see the audience that’...

Daredevil: The Mark Steven Johnson Interview - Part IV
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-03-2003)

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Spielberg Talks Indy IV
by News Editor (Wed 03-08-2006)

FOXNews caught up with Steven Spielberg after the Oscars and the director told them he would be taking a year off from making movies.The reporter noted, "George Lucas told me recently that there's a script and he's happy with the story.Spielberg replied, ...


Lockup Issues Reported for GTA IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-01-2008)

It seems that gamers are not experiencing the wonders of the Grand Theft Auto IV experience these first few days of its release. Many gaming communities around the net are reporting widespread lockup issues and judging by the running commentary, it's happ...

New Featurette Online for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-21-2008)

A new featurette has popped up online at the official website for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull featuring young actor Shia LaBeouf on the set of the production.. Shia stars with Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen...

New INDY IV Featurette Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 02-09-2008)

Hat? Check. Jacket? Check. Whip? Check. Director Steven Spielberg has released a new online behind-the-scenes featurette for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out at their official website. The upcoming fourth adven...

Indy IV Trailer is Attached to JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-13-2008)

Hey Maniacs, just passing along some news about the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer. We already knew that it would be attached to Paramount's Spiderwick Chronicles for sure but now, it seems that the Indy trailer won't be e...


New Struzan Poster for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-10-2008)

USA Today has debuted the new poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, coming to theaters on May 22. The upcoming fourth action-adventure stars Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Allen, John Hurt and Jim...

Higher Res Shot of Cate in INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-05-2008)

A new High Resolution snapshot of Indy and his pointy situation with Cate Blanchett's character has popped up online over at Empire Online. The photo was previously featured in their magazine. The fourth adventure of Dr. Jones stars Harrison Ford, Shia La...

Official SAW IV Site Launched
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-15-2007)

The official website for SAW IV has launched for Lionsgate. The site features past traps by sinister mastermind, Jigsaw, as well as clips for the latest installment of the franchise--including the red band look at the trailer we presented yesterday--starr...

INDY IV Set Photos Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-29-2007)

Set photos of some action sequences in INDIANA JONES IV have emerged online courtesy of "The Scorekeeper" at The Movie Scorecard.com. In the photos, you can get an idea on what's going to happen in the film sequences at the Yale c...


SAW IV Teaser Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-01-2007)

A new official teaser trailer for SAW IV has popped up online courtesy of Yahoo Trailers. The fourth film in the franchise by Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures has Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Costas Mandylor an...

INDIANA JONES IV Tie-In Novel Planned
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-29-2007)

I was first alerted of a new novel for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL back in August when Maniac Scooper JAB alerted me to a new amazon link appearing on their site. Still, with no information, I thought it best to wait for a press rel...

Stallone Talks About RAMBO
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-15-2007)

USA Today has provided us with a new snapshot of RAMBO along with some thoughts from the action star himself. The director-writer-star explains to the publisher that his character will be literally on the edge after coming to the decision that "peace...

Justin Louis and Lyriq Bent join "Saw IV"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-11-2007)

According to various sources, Justin Louis has signed on and Lyriq Bent will reprise his role in the upcoming sequel, Saw IV.The film will be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.Saw IV hits theaters on Octobe...


RAMBO goes to court
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-16-2006)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, The Weinsteins are taking Nu Image to court after they recently offered distribution rights for RAMBO IV to Lionsgate, even though the Weinstein Co. is supposed to have first right of refusal on the franchise.In 2004, ...

Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)

Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...

STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part IV
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 01-26-2000)

Although Moore did not watch `Survival Instinct` or `Barge of the Dead,` he laughs and says, `I watched ‘Equinox’ because I was involved with that. When we started the season, they had done ‘Equinox I,’ but they had no idea what ‘Equinox II’ was supposed ...

CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER IV
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 04-09-2003)

Cashing in on the new exercise fad, the folks at Troma Films were working on a film called HEALTH CLUB HORROR when they came to a scene in which nerdy mop boy Melvin Junko (Mark Torgl) was thrown into a barrel of toxic waste and transforms into a monster....


INDY IV Featured In Vanity Fair
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)

If you're eagerly awaiting Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and haven't picked up the latest issue of Vanity Fair, perhaps you should. Or you can just check out the links I'm about to provide you and read it there online. The m...

New INDIANA JONES IV Wrap Video
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-01-2007)

Steven Spielberg has updated his official site once again for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. The new video features his "That's a wrap!" moments for all four of his Indy films. According to the new video, Harrison was decked...

Paramount Unleases New INDY IV Spot
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)

Paramount Pictures has released a new television spot, centering on their highly anticipated debut of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. You can check it out below. The fourth installment in the Indy franchise stars Harrison Ford, Shia La...

New Photo for INDY IV Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)

There have been interviews indicating that this next adventure, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will take you full circle from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Judging from the semi-spoilerific latest photo over at MTV, they weren't ...


Mania Exclusive Interviews: Watchment, Part IV
by Rob Vaux (Tue 08-05-2008)

Dave Gibbons cut his teeth by inking issues of Britain's legendary 2000 A.D. comics. He moved to DC Comics in 1982, where he became best known for his association with Green Lantern. In 1985, he teamed with writer Alan Moore to create Watchmen--subsequent...

QUAKE IV announced
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-31-2001)

Activision and id Software have announced the development of QUAKE IV and an all-new unnamed title.QUAKE IV will return the series to its single-player roots and is under development by Raven Software. The game is currently running on a modified vers...

New TV Spot for INDY IV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-30-2008)

A new TV spot has popped up online for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The upcoming fourth installment---with returning director Steven Spielberg---will star Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, R...

Second INDY IV Trailer Online!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-03-2008)

Since numerous bootleg trailers keep popping up on Youtube (and pulled down afterwards), Paramount and Steven Spielberg have premiered the new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull just a day after it came attached with Iron Man. ...


New INDY IV Chase Scene Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)

You can't have an Indiana Jones adventure without a car chase scene and the latest pic revealed shows that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is no different. Entertainment Weekly has revealed this new photo where Harrison must deal with t...

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...

INDY IV Premiering at Cannes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)

Four days before Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits any theater, audiences at the Cannes Film Festival will have an opportunity to watch it, reports Variety. The trade says the premiere will have Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Cate B...

THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)

Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK...


Tobin Bell lives on in "Saw" 4 and 5
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)

According to MovieHole, Tobin Bell has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Jigsaw in the horror sequels, Saw 4 and 5.This news comes despite the fact that Bell's character appeared to have died at the end of the third film."There are thre...

Music to be MYSTified by
by Randall Larson (Fri 05-06-2005)

Internationally renowned composer and producer Jack Wall delivers his latest spellbinding game soundtrack for Myst® IV: Revelation. Having received the 2002 Soundtrack of the Year Award from the readers of Game Industry News and a nomination by the Academ...

New CD from Neal Morse Due in Feb – plus a covers album from Morse/Portnoy/George
by Randall Larson (Tue 01-09-2007)

Neal Morse (ex-Spocks Beard) has finished his latest progressive rock solo release, featuring an amazing line-up including Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) on drums and Randy George (bass), with the addition of special guest Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big) on guit...

COUNTDOWN JULY 23-29 2006
by Captain Gordon Edward (Fri 07-28-2006)

As with most every summer, this happens to be the days of the handhelds. Perhaps there is a thought that most publishers have, where they believe that people are outside having fun, rather than inside in front of a television. This means that the home con...


Take Off for ALIEN PLANET
by News Editor (Wed 05-04-2005)

What happens when we find life outside our own planet? Discovery Channel brings viewers on a virtual mission of the future. Right now, the search for planets with "life signatures" goes on. These efforts are global, and experts tell us on camera how this ...

Simpsons seventh!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-10-2005)

Looking to "shake up" the 80-year old Winnie the Pooh franchise, Disney is preparing a new CGanime TV series to air in 2007 that will replace Christopher Robin with a more contemporary character, a 6-year old tomboy redhead who enjoys "extreme sports" lik...

Initial D Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-02-2005)

What They SayA new, dominant racing team shows up in the Gunma area: Team EMPEROR. With their troupe of unstoppable Lancer Evolution sports cars, they easily beat the Night Kids. It seems that no one can stop them, until they meet up with Tak and his 86 T...

All Star Voice Line Up for OBLIVION
by News Editor (Mon 10-03-2005)

Bethesda Game Studios has announced an all-star voice cast of British stage and screen legends for its upcoming The Elder Scrolls® IV: Oblivion. The game is developed for both the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC platforms...


CPM February 2001 Releases (Fri 12-01-2000)

COSMIC CATFIGHTS ON DVD! The Complete Shamanic Princess DVD & Sprite DVD Available February 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the magical action/adventure "The ...

A Place
by Damon Brown (Wed 05-02-2007)

The war on the next Grand Theft Auto has already begun. Big Apple politicians aren’t happy with the setting of Grand Theft Auto IV. The controversy is based on the first and only GTA IV trailer, a 30-second cutscene depicting an Eastern European imm...

Howl's Moving Picture in theaters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 06-11-2005)

Good day. Welcome to the Great White North. Manga has announced that this summer they'll be strengthening their bond with Anchor Bay (who distribute their collaboration with Bandai GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX) when ABE begins distributing thei...

Music for Stallone
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-17-2005)

Intrada has reissued one of Jerry Goldsmith’s most memorable action scores, RAMBO III, third film in the Sylvester Stallone about the persecuted Vietnam Vet who just Wants To Go Home. Released as Intrada MAF7094, the release contains the same content as ...


Comicscape - July 23, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-23-2003)

OPINIONBefore I start off the list of the most painful comic book-related movies, a few points of business. First, Mike Yaremko asks me to remind everyone of a movie that often gets forgotten (including by myself, apparently), THE ROCKETEER, which he feel...

Chewie's return in STAR WARS III
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-24-2003)

Uncle George's official STAR WARS website has informed fans that another classic character from EPISODES IV - V will be appearing in EPISODE III. Chewbacca the Wookiee, the 200-year-old co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, will make an appearance in this f...

Schwarzenegger Governs Predatorial Aliens
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-28-2003)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONBig news for film music fans is the first ever, legitimate release of the oft-requested soundtrack to PREDATOR (VCL 0803 1022), John McTiernan's 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Rambo-Meets-Alien monster thriller. The music never ...

That 70s Jedi
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 09-17-2003)

The French STAR WARS fansite Sith Clan.net was the first to reprint the first released image of EPISODE III's Anakin Skywalker as it appeared in that country's Lucasfilm Fanclub magazine. It's a far cry from the short-haired look the character sported in ...


Is the original STAR WARS about to come to DVD?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-15-2003)

For the past month now the rumors have been flying hard and fast that an announcement concerning the release of the first trilogy of STAR WARS movies on DVD may be in the cards. Websites such as The Digital Bits have been reporting that there are rumbling...

Day the Ring Stood Still
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-04-2003)

We got great response to my offhand musing in last week’s column about how folks use the DVD function of their gaming systems. Most readers that responded claim that they consider playing movies on their PS2, X-Box, or whatever, a terrific bonus. Some eve...

Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)

OPINIONA quick reminder: because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, the newest comics will not be shipping to your local stores until Thursday, September 4. Bear this in mind as you plan today's errands, and save your poor beleaguered comics store owner ...

METROID PRIME
by James Stevenson (Wed 11-27-2002)

If I think about childhood gaming experiences that made a significant impact on my life, METROID is one of the first games that comes up. A difficult side-scroller, it focused on exploring a massive amount of space while hunting down a powerful alien...


Jurassic Park 4
by Coming Attractions (Mon 05-26-2003)

Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Amblin Entertainment.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:William Monahan (Screenwriter); Kathleen Kennedy (Producer).Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Unknown...

Ford isn't so sure about INDY 4
by Michael Tunison (Thu 06-20-2002)

The co-masterminds behind the Indiana Jones films, executive producer George Lucas and director Steven Spielberg, have been going public with their plans for INDY 4 in recent days, but what does the man in the fedora himself say about the rapidly developi...

Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 08-28-2003)

Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Platinum Dunes.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Jessica Biel; Jonathan Tucker; Eric Balfour; R. Lee Ermey; Erica Leerhsen; Mike Vogel; David Dorfman; Heather Kafka; Andrew Bryniarski (Leath...

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON FOUR
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-29-2002)

When THE NEXT GENERATION entered its fourth season in 1990, it was riding high on the string of quality episodes that had finally come out of the show in year three. Thanks to Michael Piller, who joined the show in season three and soon came to head up th...


Comicscape - November 12, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-12-2003)

OPINION: Fair warning: to get in all the great responses I got this week and to close this topic, I've had to go the SOUTH PARK route and make it bigger, longer, and uncut. (Probably not the wisest phrase to use in a column primarily about women, but ther...

STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 10-22-2002)

Since the release of the new STAR WARS role-playing game its producer Wizards of the Coast has come out with well laid out, beautifully produced supplements and books...all done in the aftermath of the beloved West End Games version. After West End ceased...

December 2 December 8: FIREFLY goes on hiatus...
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-02-2002)

Random thoughts alert!So, Fox is putting FIREFLY on hiatus in January. In case you don't know what "hiatus" means, it's when networks pull a show you really like off the air while making empty promises that it will return.The WB is making a move that make...

Scorsese wants to make it INFERNAL next
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-13-2004)

After wrapping filming on his Howard Hughes biopic THE AVIATOR, director Martin Scorsese is looking to make the English remake of INFERNAL AFFAIRS his next project. Scorsese is in discussions to helm the movie and help produce it along with Jennifer Anist...


Good Morning, Azkaban!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-23-2004)

I know we’re coming up on a holiday, so I’d like to take a moment to give thanks for the technology that gives us things like satellite TV and DVDs. But as I write this, I can’t help but be distracted by something I’m not thankful for – incompetence. (Uh ...

The birth of two new film companies
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-13-2004)

Two new film production companies that specialize in genre-oriented entertainment were announced today, with one emerging from the realm of print media.First mentioned is the newly minted New Arc Entertainment, a film production arm of IDT Corporation, an...

Lions Gate's Films Head to Sony PSP
by New Editor (Mon 03-07-2005)

Lions Gate Entertainment announced it will release a selection of movies that can be played on Sony Corp.'s PSP handheld device, making it the first film company to support the new format that isn't related to Sony. LGE will make such titles as "Saw," "Op...

Dogs of War
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Thu 05-04-2000)

The year is 2161. The Earth colonized Primus IV in order to exploit its reserves of SL18 element. Forty years later the colonists rebel against the oppression and exploitation and declare independence from Earth. They hire an elite group of mercenaries ca...


Attack of the Fans: George Lucas Speaks! Part Two
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 05-24-2002)

In part one of CINESCAPE's George Lucas interview, the filmmaker discussed his rocky relationship with the press after the critical lashing he received for THE PHANTOM MENACE. In this installment, the director explains why exactly he returned for a preque...

Arrival of the Sith
by Randall Larson (Thu 05-05-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS It's here! Sony Classical has released John Williams' soundtrack to the highly-anticipated final STAR WARS film, EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH (SK94220) in a sparkling 2-disc package that includes 70+ minutes of score on CD ...

The Musical Eloquence of THE PUNISHER
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-15-2004)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONCarlo Siliotto's score for THE PUNISHER, one of the latest unique super heroes to make the transition from the comic page to the big screen, is a thoroughly eloquent and richly melodic orchestral score. Siliotto has composed the ...

The Worst List of Worst Songs
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 05-17-2004)

Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! I was watching VH1 the other day and they had one of those "worst songs of all time" shows on and by the end when such abominations as "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," "Achy Breaky Heart," and "We Built ...


Photos from the STAR TREK VI DVD signing
by Sue Schneider (Thu 01-29-2004)

Fans joined famed STAR TREK writer and director Nicholas Meyer at Borders Books in Westwood, California on January 27th, to celebrate the Paramount Home Entertainment DVD release OF STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Meye...

FRIDAY THE 13TH Silver Anniversary Weekend
by News Editor (Tue 05-10-2005)

The largest ensemble of fans of and stars from all ten Friday the 13th films will assemble for a three-day convention celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Friday the 13th, the film often credited with launching the "slasher" sub...

SCOOP: Conan O'Brien on SIMPSONS Season 4 DVD?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-16-2004)

We received this tidbit this past weekend from a scooper that claims to have first-hand knowledge about which late night talk show host will be on the next SIMPSONS DVD set providing commentary. It isn't Mr. Letterman, and it isn't Mr. Leno. Think tall, r...

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...


Is that an ARMY OF DARKNESS in your comic book store?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-01-2004)

If you've been sitting around waiting for Sam Raimi to announce the start of filming for EVIL DEAD IV, the next best thing is happening: there's going to be a sequel to ARMY OF DARKNESS in comic book form.ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 will hit store shelves this co...

KINETIC #1
by Tony Whitt (Thu 04-01-2004)

Tom Morell isn't your typical high school senior. For one thing, he's a hemophiliac who also suffers from monomyelic amyotrophy, a degenerative disease which has cost him the use of his right arm. He's gotten the nickname "The Gimp" from his oh-so-underst...

The Best of 2003 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-08-2004)

Part 2: Restorations & ReissuesApart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost ...

Clive Barker Raises Hell at the American Cinemateque Film Festival
by Denise Dumars (Mon 08-28-2000)

One of the more enjoyable evenings at the American Cinematheque`s 1st Annual Festival of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction featured a screening of the ground-breaking horror film Hellraiser and a subsequent discussion with writer-director Clive Barker ...


Man of Steel looking for love in "Superman Returns" (Mon 05-01-2006)

When Bryan Singer approached Warner Brothers about reigniting the Superman franchise, he explained to them his idea of abandoning the images of the character that were cast by 'Superman III' and 'IV'. He also wanted to bridge the gap between older audienc...

RMK Actors secure Superman roles (Sun 06-26-2005)

Actors from RMK, Australia's No. 1 Voice Agency Actors have landed roles in 'Superman Returns'. Ted Maynard, Guy Casanova and Julian Pulvermacher have all secured roles in the new Superman Movie. Ted also starred in one of the original Superman movies (Su...

Blade finale & Superman Boxset artwork (Wed 09-13-2006)

Blade: The Series completes its first season on Spike TV on Wednesday night with an episode titled "Conclave." The season ends with the conclave of the vampire houses as Blade and Shen monitor the procedings. Based on the images and promos for the episod...

Auditioning For Anakin: Paul (Sky?) Walker
by Edward Gross (Fri 03-31-2000)

It seems that every day we log on to the Internet there are new rumors about who is supposedly meeting with Lucasfilm to possibly star in the forthcoming STAR WARS EPISODE II. Every young actor in Hollywood has been mentioned, but at least one of them has...


HOLLOW MAN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-03-2000)

Paul Verhoeven is a very talented, intelligent director, but on the basis of many of his films, you might not know it. Sure, he’s made great ones like THE FOURTH MAN, ROBOCOP, and STARSHIP TROOPERS, but even some of his relatively entertaining work (TOTAL...

Making JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, Part 3
by Ted Newsom (Sun 05-21-2000)

Don Chaffey called Jan Reed`s first draft script `appalling, absolutely unworkable. Charles Schneer had the good sense to bring in Beverly Cross.` `Beverly is a very distinguished writer,` said Schneer. `He is a Greek and Latin scholar who went to Oxf...

Jack O'Halloran wants to be in the 'Superman' movie (Mon 02-14-2005)

Jack O'Halloran has a plan for inserting his villain character Non from 'Superman II' in the new 'Superman' movie. "When I go back to L.A., I'm going to talk to Warners because we had shot footage at the end (of 'Superman II') of us being put in police...

Mania on this Day: Chainsaw Peek, Smurfness and Donnie Saw
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 07-19-2008)

After another long week of the daily grind, it’s time for the Saturday edition of Mania Time Warp! Here’s the place where we take our tricked out De Lorean up to 88 mph and travel back in time. Unlike old Doc Brown and Marty though, we&rsquo...


Trinity Blood Vol. #5 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)

What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir...

STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Thu 05-19-2005)

Anyone who grew up loving George Lucas' first STAR WARS trilogy, has certainly been hyper-critical of his prequel trilogy of movies entrenched with their political diatribes and CGI-overloaded sequences (we won't even go there about Jar Jar). Of course, y...

Tenchi Muyo: Tenchi Muyo In Love
by David Banz (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!First of all, this DVD may not be suitable for people who don't have a clue about the first Tenchi TV series, simply because you cannot understand all the subtleties in the story without some background knowledge. But that should not keep you ...

White Guardian Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 01-16-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Duo BrandTranslated by:E. VivienneAdapted by:What They SayThe Kingdom of Landa, once a proud country, is weakened by internal espionage and strife with its neighbors. In order to save the country, Linth Highwind Belc Landa IV,...


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...

Introducing the Players - UK Market
by Kristen Jones (-)

2001. The UK anime scene, not quite dead but certainly not as healthy as it has been in years prior. Whereas at one point there were up to twenty anime titles being released a month, five or fewer would now be a better estimate of the industry's productiv...

Stardate 008.14: You Can't Go Home Again
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 08-14-2000)

Ken Biller had a busy week chatting with online sites about what we can expect on Voyager this season. Scifi.com, the official Trek site at startrek.com, and Fandom`s own Anna Kaplan all posted interviews with Voyager`s current exec. Like Rick Berman, Bil...

Stardate 0011.13: Selling Seven
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 11-13-2000)

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Fans of Star Trek murder mysteries, rejoice. For months now we`ve been hearing rumors that in an upcoming Star Trek: Voyager episode, Tuvok will make contact with his adult daughter and the two will solve a crime together. Now, act...


Time Trips - The Top Ten Time Travel Flicks
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sun 05-26-2002)

On this holiday weekend, where everyone is traveling here or jetting off there, one lesser known vacation alternative also happens to be one of the coolest: that ever-enticing sci-fi trope, time travel. With it come the eternal questions that speak to the...

Jan. 21 Jan. 27: THE X-FILES Is Now An Ex-Show
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 01-21-2002)

After nine seasons, THE X-FILES will wrap it up this May; about two seasons too late by my watch.You know, it hurts me to say bad things about THE X-FILES. I'm a total nerd. I used to love the show. But now THE X-FILES is all about Doggett (Robert Patrick...

More on STAR WARS SPECIAL-SPECIAL EDITION
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-24-2002)

A little more is coming out about that STAR WARS SPECIAL-SPECIAL EDITION we touched on last week. It seems in the Dutch magazine Score, John Williams indicated he would be slipping the Imperial March into STAR WARS EPISOD IV: A NEW HOPE (which we'd alread...

Goblins a Go-Go, Part 3
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-29-2002)

Last time we looked at the beginning of the Hobgoblin saga, and how the true Hobby created his persona based on the technology and costume of the Green Goblin. Now we'll examine his strategy of duping other parties into donning the Hobgoblin gear in order...


May 13 May 19: Which Shows Will Be Renewed?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 05-13-2002)

So, the networks are announcing their new fall schedules this week.I've got a couple of shows whose fate I'm really concerned about, but I learned a long time ago that the shows I love are usually the ones that get cancelled.For every SIMPSONS that surviv...

Action Star of the Millennium: Stallone baby!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-26-2002)

Sylvester Stallone has been named the Action Star of the Millennium by the Video Software Dealers Association, the trade group from home video businesses. The group will award Stallone (ROCKY, RAMBO) with a trophy at their annual trade show in Las Vegas, ...

Leaping Lizards and Goodness Snakes Alive! - Part One
by John Thonen (Sun 12-16-2001)

Phobias have formed the basis of any number of movies. Acrophobia was the root of Jimmy Stewart's VERTIGO, Agoraphobia was the challenge for Sigourney Weaver in COPYCAT and Jeff Daniels was so afraid of spiders that his fear became the title of Arachnopho...

A strange SUPER-tribute
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 09-17-2001)

It couldn't have been better (some might say 'poorly') timed if it tried. Last week, just days after the most horrific event in modern American history, the week's comics finally made it to store shelves only one day late. There, amongst the issues of AKI...


Video News and Releases for July 3
by John Thonen (Tue 07-03-2001)

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE would seem to be the latest theatrical hit spawning a Direct-To-Video franchise. After failing to land star Brendan Fraser for a theatrical sequel, Disney is said to be considering a new actor to play the klutzy ape-man in a made-for-...

Kathleen Kennedy talks JURASSIC PARK III
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)

 While promoting the soon-to-be-released Kubrick/Spielberg sci-fi feature A.I., producer Kathleen Kennedy took a moment to express her enthusiasm for her upcoming JURASSIC PARK III.'I'm very happy it,' says Kennedy of the third installment in the din...

New Life For STAR WARS & WITCHBLADE Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 07-11-2001)

Old toys never die. Well, sometimes they do, but often they just get repackaged or rediscovered by new fans attracted to the property when it becomes a big-budget movie (like TOMB RAIDER) or a popular TV show (like WITCHBLADE). Today, we take a look at a ...

SUPERMAN III
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 07-24-2001)

SUPERMAN III is not a bad movie, in fact it’s somewhat good. A major component in its lackluster approval ratio is the two films that preceded it - the superb SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, and the good for its day but horribly dated now SUPERMAN II - and the inclu...


Forbidden Plastic: Part 2
by Jeff Bond (Sun 09-09-2001)

Having released perhaps the largest styrene model kit of a science fiction subject ever, the crew at Polar Lights turned to illustrator Chris White for a magnificent box cover painting of the spacecraft landed on the surface of Altair IV. White, who has a...

PLANET OF THE APES (NOVELIZATION)
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-09-2001)

(WARNING: SPOILERS)Astronaut Leo Davidson blasts off from the research station Oberon into a zone of unstable space to rescue a trained chimpanzee. His ship gets caught in a wormhole and ends up crash-landing on a planet where humans are hunted by super-i...

ULTIMATE FIGHTS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 04-29-2002)

In the year 2002, where American audiences have the attention span of your average hamster, specialty label FlixMix has decided to focus on a perfect (if age-old) form of home video entertainment: the compilation reel. Like their BOOGEYMEN disc from last ...

Experience "Anime Avenue" at Gen Con So Cal (Sat 10-14-2006)

ANAHEIM, CA. (October 13, 2006) With interest in the art of Japanese animation reaching new heights, Gen Con is continuing to expand and make more prominent itÂ's Anime feature at itsÂ' shows. At Gen Con So Cal this year, fanÂ's of anime will get to see ...