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Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 04-21-2002)

After rising to fame as the WWF's biggest star, The Rock turned his brief but charismatic performance as "The Scorpion King" in 2001's THE MUMMY RETURNS into its own feature film. Today, CINESCAPE continues its conversation with The Rock.The Rock and his ...

SCORPION KING Prequel Starts Filming
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)

The newest entry in Universal's DVD Originals offerings, The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian, commenced principal photography in Capetown, South Africa on October 1, 2007. Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions is co-producing with Fi...

DVD Review of Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
by Tim Janson (Sat 08-30-2008)

Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is a prequel to the original film, telling the story of Mathayus (the role played by Duane “The Rock” Johnson in the first film) as a young man. He is trained to become one of the feared Black ...


THE SCORPION KING
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 04-19-2002)

...While THE SCORPION KING isn't going to make anybody forget the swashbucklers of yore, or even Sommers' mummies, it is still entertaining on its own terms. Director Chuck Russell and Sommers (who has a shared producing credit here, as well as scripting ...

Scorpion King 2 (Mon 06-24-2002)

Plot: Now king of an ancient Egyptian kingdom, the Scorpion King must battle another supernatural evil, this time with his clairvoyant wife beside him. Or something else might happen.Stars: Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonDirector: TBDStatus: DevelopingLatest ...

Kelly Hu Chats About SCORPION KING
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 04-23-2002)

If you don't remember actress Kelly Hu from her brief appearances in GROWING PAINS and NASH BRIDGES, or for her role as Grace Chen in MARTIAL LAW, you might not be entirely alone. But if you still don't know who she is now that THE SCORPION KING has premi...

John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)

After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne...


John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-06-2002)

...like) THE SCORPION KING. Today we continue our discussion with Debney.Debney wrote JIMMY NEUTRON composer John Debney at the film premiere event. © 2002 Sue Schneider a lot of music for the SCORPION KING score almost 92 minutes was record...

Can You Smell What THE SCORPION KING is Cooking? Part One
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 04-19-2002)

...st of THE SCORPION KING. © 2002 Universal The Rock's fans everywhere are gearing up for his first turn as a leading man in THE SCORPION KING a role that he made famous during a brief appearance in THE MUMMY RETURNS. And The Rock has done everythi...

SCORPION KING Details Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)

This prequel news to the 2002 Universal film, SCORPION KING, all started back in June when Ryan Rotten broke the scoop of it happening. Ryan revealed that RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION director, Russell Mulcahy, would be in charge of said prequel. Now, Movieh...

SCORPION KING premiere
by Sue Schneider (Tue 04-23-2002)

Universal Pictures' THE SCORPION KING, which opened nationwide on Friday, April 19th, held its World Premiere on Wednesday April 17th at the Universal City Walk.Fans lined up around the City Walk holding signs that displayed their love for The Rock, who (...


SCORPION KING Trailer
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 12-20-2001)

A new trailer for the coming THE MUMMY RETURNS prequel, THE SCORPION KING, is now available to view online. This new trailer is not the same as the rough cut version that appears on THE MUMMY RETURNS DVD.Available only in Quicktime, you can check it out f...

SCORPION KING premiere part 2
by Sue Schneider (Wed 04-24-2002)

Universal Pictures THE SCORPION KING which opens nationwide today, Friday April 19th held the World Premiere on Wednesday April 17th at Universal City Walk. Fans lined up all around City Walk holding signs showing there love for The Rock, who with his wi...

SCORPION KING to promote HELLDORADO on disc
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-20-2002)

It looks like THE SCORPION KING will be getting the same lavish special edition treatment when it comes to DVD this fall that its predecessors in the MUMMY universe did. The disc of the Rock's first staring role, which will be released October 1, will hav...

New SCORPION KING trailer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)

A new trailer for THE SCORPION KING has hit the web on the movie's website. The film is a spin-off prequel to THE MUMMY series, with The Rock starring as the heroic title character. Well, heroic for this film, as he was a villain in THE MUMMY RETURNS.For ...


SCORPION KING Shoot Continues
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-05-2001)

There are still scenes to be shot for Universal's fast approaching THE SCORPION KING.According to syndicated columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith, filming will be finished up in the new year on the film starring Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, a...

Dark Horse's SCORPION KING
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)

Dark Horse will be publishing a two-issue THE SCORPION KING mini-series, based on the upcoming THE MUMMY RETURNS spin-off starring The Rock.The comic is not an adaptation of the movie, but rather a new story featuring Mathayus, a young warrior destined to...

King Kong 1960s style
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)

...TURNS and SCORPION KING, all in loaded widescreen editions for you collectors. (O) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (Buena Vista) Michael Caine plays Scrooge to Kermit's Cratchit. Includes commentrak, featurettes, bloopers and more. (O) THE MUPPET MOVIE (Bue...

Duncan Talks SCORPION KING
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-09-2001)

In spite of the character's history as depicted in THE MUMMY RETURNS, don't expect the coming THE SCORPION KING prequel to be supernatural heavy.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Michael Clarke Duncan spoke of the coming film, saying, "It does not have too much...


SCORPION KING video rollout cute
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-03-2002)

VARIETY reports on September 30th's home video launch of THE SCORPION KING in Hollywood, noting with glee jaywalking camels and sword-waving performers. The taste of old Hollywood was laid on to promote the shelf date for the adventure-fantasy pic. Star...

Hu Talks SCORPION KING
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)

Actress Kelly Hu has been talking about her gig in the coming THE MUMMY RETURNS prequel, THE SCORPION KING.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Hu spoke of her role in the film, a sorceress named Cassandra, saying, "I work with snakes, and I foretell the future, a...

Daniels on more SCORPION films
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-23-2002)

Cheered by the weekend's huge box office numbers for THE MUMMY RETURNS prequel SCORPION KING, MUMMY and KING producer Sean Daniels is talking about his hopes for getting The Rock back for more films. In a quick interview with the CHICAGO SUN TIMES' Cindy ...

THE MUMMY RETURNS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by Eric Moro (Tue 10-02-2001)

...ubis, the Scorpion King is even more powerful than Imhotep himself. When these two forces clash, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, sending the O’Connells on a desperate race to save the world, and rescue their son, from unspeakable evil befor...


Michael Clarke Duncan, Smacked Down by The Rock Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Thu 04-25-2002)

Currently co-starring alongside The Rock in the hit action film THE SCORPION KING, Michael Clarke Duncan is riding high. After his Oscar nominated turn in THE GREEN MILE, the actor has had a string of roles in popular films. In THE SCORPION KING, The Rock...

Universal Chairman Snider on SCORPION KING's sting
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 04-19-2002)

With THE SCORPION KING hitting screens today, it seems everyone involved is talking about the creation of the MUMMY series prequel, and some surprising admissions are being made. While talking to NEWSWEEK magazine, Universal Pictures Chairwoman Stacey Sni...

THE MUMMY RETURNS
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)

...wn as the Scorpion King (portrayed briefly by wrestler the Rock in the opening prologue) is about to come back to life, and Im-Ho-Tep's reincarnated love and acolytes revive him in order that he may battle the Scorpion King and usurp his army of demoni...

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 12-18-2002)

...maybe THE SCORPION KING?Of the many changes made in adapting the story, the most notable is a flashback sequence filling in more of the romance between Aragorn and Liv Tyler's elf princess Arwen. Jackson's decision to play up this element little more ...


Vintage Horner, Goblin on DVD, and even a touch of Eastwood
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-22-2001)

...score THE SCORPION KING, Universal's spin-off from its two MUMMY movies.Expanding the awkward flavor of the 1997 Milan CD with three more composers and several more episodes, GNP Crescendo's Best of STARGATE SG-1 (GNPD 8074) compiles more than 70-minut...

No Rock for MUMMY 3?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-22-2002)

It seems that if there is a third MUMMY movie, the Rock should not expect his character from THE MUMMY RETURNS and THE SCORPION KING to make an appearance. That's the word from producer Kevin Misher, who shepherded all three films in the franchise to the ...

Preliminary Weekend Box Office (April 19-21)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-22-2002)

Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, slashed his way to the peak of the top ten, brining in his SCORPION KING at $36.2 million in three days and knocking last week's champ CHANGING LANES to second with $11.1 million. Sandra Bullock's new police vehic...

Final Weekend Box Office (April 19-21)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-23-2002)

The final numbers are in, and nothing essential has changed since yesterday. Here's the rest of the list: 1. THE SCORPION KING, $36.1 million this weekend, $36.1 since opening. 2. CHANGING LANES, $11.1 million this weekend, $11.1 since opening. 3. MURDER ...


Affleck Suits Up As Daredevil
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Tue 05-07-2002)

...ncan (THE SCORPION KING) as the hulking crime boss known as the Kingpin, and Jon Favreau (SWINGERS) as Matt Murdock's law partner and friend, Foggy Nelson. With SPIDER-MAN's record-breaking opening weekend at the box office seeming to signal that the d...

Best Soundtracks of 2001 Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Tue 01-29-2002)

...nd of the Scorpion King," introduces most of his thematic ideas, heavy orchestra and sweeping melodies driven by choir, strong percussive thunderations. Silvestri's main theme, first developed in "Evy Kidnapped," exudes a sense of adventure and heroics...

SUB-MARINER coming to big screen
by Christoher Allan Smith (Fri 04-26-2002)

...n Misher (SCORPION KING) producing.

A Tribute to John Thonen
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-12-2004)

... face the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns. © 2001 Universal idea of a peaceful ending to those stricken by the virus turns out the be a chainsaw. Seems she hears it as "piece-full" (thank you ladies and gentleman, the next show is at six.) NYP...


CrossGen pacts with Endeavor
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)

...sell (THE SCORPION KING); Robert Zemeckis' ImageMovers is seeking a writer to adapt ROUTE 666 into a feature film; horror filmmaker Wes Craven has acquired the rights to MYSTIC; SIGIL, a sci-fi epic, is set up at Threshold Entertainment; and most recen...

Final Weekend Box Office (May 3-6)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-07-2002)

...g. 2. THE SCORPION KING, $9.0 million this weekend, $74.2 since opening. 3. CHANGING LANES, $5.3 million this weekend, $52.0 since opening. 4. MURDER BY NUMBERS, $3.6 million this weekend, $23.9 since opening. 5. LIFE, OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, $3.1 millio...

Cutthroat Island Redux
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-28-2005)

...POCUS,THE SCORPION KING) and is considered to be one of the great scores of the 1990's, in the grand heroic tradition of such composers as John Williams, James Horner and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. www.buysoundtrax.com

Box Office: KNIGHT Slides Past The Mummy
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-03-2008)

...-off, The Scorpion King, wound up with less than stellar results, though it was profitable for the studio. While the film also won #1 on April 19-21, 2002 by hauling in $36.0 mil in receipts, the $60 mil budgeted film would only gross $91.0 mil domesti...


Final Weekend Box Office (May 24-27)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-29-2002)

.... 10. THE SCORPION KING, $1.8 million this weekend, $87.9 million since opening. Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

Designer Inks With "X"
by News Editor (Mon 04-18-2005)

...UTCH, THE SCORPION KING, MISSION TO MARS, and CONTACT.For the full story, click here>/a>.Thanks to AL for the note.

DVD Shopping Bag: Unto Every DVD Generation
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-22-2008)

...bsp; The Scorpion King [Blu-ray]   The Superhero   Six Reasons Why   Take No Prisioners   Twin Daggers   Turn the River (Widescreen)   ANIME   Bleach Vol. 1 Manga & DVD Bundle   Bleach Vol. 1...

DVD Shopping Bag: Mummy Mania
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-05-2008)

...next. The Scorpion King came and went and now there is a third mummy film in the theaters.    Universal Studios supplied me with an array of Mummy mania DVDs to hype The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Nine years later I popped in Bren...


King Theoden on THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-08-2003)

Over at the official website for THE LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy, a new question-and-answer article with actor Bernard Hill has just gone live. Hill, who plays King Theoden, answers a dozen questions about his character and his experience working on Pe...

Elvis, Christ and the Atomic Bomb
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-05-2004)

...S and THE SCORPION KING, the relentless ferocity of THE RELIC, and the lavish swashbuckling energy of CUTTHROAT ISLAND. But if you still think Debney's just the guy tapping out the fluffy tunes for PRINCESS DIARIES and SPY KIDS, you'll need to have a l...

PARAMOUNT in negotiations to produce BAD GUY
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-27-2002)

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has announced that PARAMOUNT PICTURES is in negotiations for the film rights to the independently published comic, BAD GUY. Barry Josephson (BIG TROUBLE, WILD WILD WEST) and screenwriter David Hayter (X-MEN 2, THE SCORPION KING) wil...

Preliminary Weekend Box Office (May 17-19)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 05-20-2002)

...g. 7. THE SCORPION KING, $2.7 million this weekend, $85.0 since opening. 8. THE ROOKIE, $2.0 million this weekend, $70.7 million since opening. 9. MURDER BY NUMBERS, $1.7 million this weekend, $30.0 since opening. 10. MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING , $1.1 mi...


Preliminary Weekend Box Office (May 24-27)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)

.... 10. THE SCORPION KING, $1.9 million this weekend, $87.9 million since opening.

THE SENTINEL is resurrected
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-31-2003)

Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg (KANGAROO JACK) has been tapped to reimagine THE SENTINEL, a horror movie from the 70s from Universal. Producer Kevin Misher (THE SCORPION KING) is onboard as well.Rosenberg will keep the basic premise of the film -- a young m...

Final Weekend Box Office (May 10-12)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-14-2002)

...g. 4. THE SCORPION KING, $4.9 million this weekend, $80.9 since opening. 5. CHANGING LANES, $3.8 million this weekend, $57.3 since opening. 6. THE ROOKIE, $2.6 million this weekend, $68.2 million since opening. 7. MURDER BY NUMBERS, $2.4 million this w...

Hales pens for CRUSADER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-10-2002)

Hot off the success of co-written THE SCORPION KING, and days before his co-written STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES hits screens, Jonathan Hales has partnered with Disney to write a new science fiction epic, CRUSADER. The story, as much as is k...


Preliminary Weekend Box Office (May 10-12)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 05-13-2002)

...th place, SCORPION KING, took in only $4.4 million, while the film in tenth place, LIFE, OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, took in barely a million dollars. It's been years since a film in the top ten took in less than a million dollars. But if SPIDER-MAN sucks in...

THE ESSENTIAL STEPHEN KING
by Pat Medford (Wed 08-08-2001)

With over 550 stories to his name, genre grandmaster Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers in modern literature. For some, his body of work might be terrifying for all the wrong reasons, and daunting in the extreme. Fortunately, Stephen J. Spig...

BLACK SCORPION
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-08-2001)

If Adam West had been a busty Playboy centerfold who fought crime in a leather thong, television’s Batman might have been Black Scorpion. People who think Xena under-dresses for battle only need to glance at Black Scorpion for the warrior princess to seem...

MUMMY RETURNS to video
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-20-2001)

...film, THE SCORPION KING, due out next summer.  MUMMY RETURNS hits the streets at $26.98 retail.  


Preliminary Weekend Box Office (April 26-28)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 04-29-2002)

SCORPION KING stood astride the box office of North America for the second week, despite losing half its business. The newest genre release, the two-years in the editing JASON X opened to a lackluster $6.5 million, only enough money to come in fourth ove...

MUMMY 3 not as unlikely as once thought
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-11-2002)

...equel THE SCORPION KING staring Dwayne Johnson (known to you as The Rock) is keen on sequels to the prequel."One thing we know for certain is that we won't get him for $5 million this time," Daniels said. "We know The Rock is very much interested in fu...

April 15 April 21: Goodbye ROSWELL
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 04-15-2002)

... story of Scorpion King in THE SCORPION KING UNVEILED on the Discovery Channel at 8 p.m. Although I'm sure that upcoming movie with The Rock is completely accurate.Comedy Central has got SOUTH PARK at 10 p.m. Sweeeet!THURSDAY, april 18Brian and Stewie ...

Holiday Special
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 12-23-2007)

...bsp; THE SCORPION KING (AMC, 8PM EST)   The Conan the Barbarian sequel fans have been clamoring for in all but name, this fast-paced bit of good-natured idiocy tells the backstory of the Scorpion King, whose fearsome reputation was established ...


DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)

...bsp; The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (Widescreen)   Things You Don't Tell   William Tell   ANIME   Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage, Vol. 1   Black Lagoon: Season 1, Vol. 2   Black Lagoon: Season 1, Vol...

Marvel's GARGOYLE flies to Columbia Pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-12-2003)

THE GARGOYLE has found a roost at Columbia Pictures. Based on the leathery orange, winged hero of the same name, Marvel has sold the character's film rights to the Sony-owned movie studio. Screenwriter Jonathan Hales (THE SCORPION KING and co-writer of ...

Teen Choice Genre Winners
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)

...Rock (The Scorpion King in THE MUMMY RETURNS)Choice Chemistry - Tom Hanks & Wilson (CAST AWAY)Choice Hissy Fit - Jim Carrey (HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS)Choice Movie Your Parents Didn't Want You To See - SCARY MOVIE 2TVChoice TV Actress - Jessic...

Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)

...ture, THE SCORPION KING as well as deleted scenes, director's commentary, behind the scenes footage, an interactive visual effects segment, and even a historical piece entitled "Egyptology 201." So, you'd better call your DVD retailer and ask them to w...


The Rock not up for PUNISHER role
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-08-2002)

IGN FilmForce quashes an online rumor concerning the possible casting of new-minted action star The Rock (THE SCORPION KING) in the role of Marvel's gun-toting, black-clad skull-blazoned vigilante, THE PUNISHER.IGN quotes their inside, unnamed source thus...

CINESCAPE, CrossGen in distro deal
by Mike Whybark (Thu 01-30-2003)

...ASER, THE SCORPION KING). The film version of WAY OF THE RAT is being produced by Frank Darabont (THE GREEN MILE, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION), Castle Rock Entertainment and DreamWorks Pictures. "We know that more of CINESCAPE's readers are [more] familia...

Some Kid Named Potter
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 11-18-2001)

...ries, THE SCORPION KING, starring Dwayne Johnson, Grant Heslov and Michael Clarke Duncan. The film is directed by Chuck Russell and is slated for release on April 19th, 2002.John Ottman is scoring [IMG4R]MY BROTHER'S KEEPER (formerly called BREEDERS), ...

Final Weekend Box Office (May 24-27)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-29-2002)

.... 10. THE SCORPION KING, $1.8 million this weekend, $87.9 million since opening. Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.


Russell to bring RAT to the screen
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-08-2002)

Chuck Russell, director of this spring's THE SCORPION KING, is partnering with Frank Darabont to bring CrossGen's comic book THE WAY OF THE RAT to the bring screen. The duo have signed a deal with Castle Rock Entertainment to produce a RAT film, written a...

Final Weekend Box Office (May 17-19)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-21-2002)

...g. 7. THE SCORPION KING, $2.9 million this weekend, $85.2 since opening. 8. THE ROOKIE, $1.7 million this weekend, $70.5 million since opening. 9. MURDER BY NUMBERS, $1.7 million this weekend, $30.0 since opening. 10. MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING , $1.1 mi...

Final Weekend Box Office (April 26-28)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-30-2002)

Here's the weekend box office top ten now that the final numbers have come in: 1. THE SCORPION KING, $18.0 million this weekend, $61.3 since opening. 2. CHANGING LANES, $9.0 million this weekend, $44.6 since opening. 3. JASON X, $6.6 million this weekend,...

Preliminary Weekend Box Office (May 3-6)
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 05-06-2002)

...g. 2. THE SCORPION KING, $9.6 million this weekend, $74.8 since opening. 3. CHANGING LANES, $5.6 million this weekend, $52.3 since opening. 4. MURDER BY NUMBERS, $3.78 million this weekend, $24.0 since opening. 5. THE ROOKIE, $3.3 million this weekend,...


DAREDEVIL premiere pics
by Sue Schneider (Mon 02-24-2003)

...y Hu (THE SCORPION KING), Patrick Kilpatrick (MINORITY REPORT), Piper Perabo (the upcoming GEORGE AND THE DRAGON), and many others.

KING KONG (1933)
by John Thonen (Fri 03-03-2000)

There`s a tendency when writing about film to become overly reliant on hyperbole. Words like `brilliant,` `genius,` and particularly `classic,` can be so overused that they lose their meaning. It`s at that point, just as a reminder of what these words rea...

Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-03-2006)

What They SayAfter a heroic effort at the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku is faced with the most difficult loss of his life. His best friend, Krillin, is dead! Devastated, Goku sets out to uncover the truth behind the sinister murder. But the answer l...

First King Adventures Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-06-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayOne of Japan's most popular chlidren's manga has made its way to the U.S.! The key to the Kingdom of Tiltu is on hand -- Varamu's hand! The Prince and his compani...


B.B. King Turning 80 with the Blues
by Randall Larson (Wed 07-06-2005)

American blues legend BB King celebrates his 80th birthday on September 16th but commemorated the occasion early last month when he attended the dedication of a $10 million museum near his birthplace. Groundbreaking began June 10th on the museum dedicat...

The king of KING KONG
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)

The director of the popular and profitable LORD OF THE RINGS movies is starting to see some sweet fruit bear from all of his hard work. Peter Jackson will get paid a whopping $20 million dollars against 20% of the grosses from Universal Pictures' KING KON...

First King Adventures Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-18-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayCrown Prince Varumu is next in line for the throne, but if he can't deal with the spirit masters, then his royal dreams may never come true! Tag along with the Pri...

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
by Coming Attractions (Thu 12-18-2003)

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Sequel. Studio: New Line Cinema. Production Company: Wingnut Films. Project Phase: In the Can. Who's In It: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn); Ian McKellen (Gandalf the White); Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins); Sean Astin (Sam Gamgee); Orlando...


Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 2
by Rachel Oliver (Sun 07-13-2003)

The Review!FUNimation continues releasing more episodes of the Dragon Ball TV series that have yet to air on Cartoon Network, picking up right where the last set left off. And once again, these are some of the best episodes in the series, so I don\'t thin...

KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-11-2006)

Like me and many others, Peter Jackson claims 1933's KING KONG as his all time favorite movie. But while most KONG fans never get as far with their remake ambitions as a reel of 8mm film shot in a garage, Jackson persevered, and backed by the overwhelming...

Excerpt from Martin's FEAST
by News Editor (Tue 10-11-2005)

Bantam Spectra has provided Cinescape with an excerpt from George R. R. Martin's upcoming A Feast for Crows. The novel will be released on November 8, 2005. THE PROPHET The prophet was drowning men on Great Wyk when they came to tell him that the king was...

King of the Lamp Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 03-11-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takako ShigematsuTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBe careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in...


King of Bandit Jing Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Sun 03-07-2004)

What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...

KING Talks 1408, Eli Roth's Horror & Hollywood!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)

It's not very often that someone gets to sit down and talk with famed shock pop author Stephen King on Life, The Universe...and His Movies. So when someone gets to chat things up with the author, it's well worth passing along. USA Today had an opportunity...

BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)

SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-03-2005)

What They SayIn the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth\'s surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabit...


King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#04
by Ben Leary (Fri 08-01-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan / King TungTranslated by:TJ ZhaoAdapted by:Gayle TanWhat They SaySNK\'s most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003! Ash Crimson\'s true ambition is much darker than anyone had imagined. Can the s...

KONG: KING OF ATLANTIS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 12-09-2005)

The KING KONG animated Saturday morning TV series is mostly forgotten, but the KONG series that aired on Fox Kids in 2001 is just plain forgettable. But the release of Peter Jackson's feature remake sent studio execs scurrying into their vaults to dig out...

Otakon - Production I.G, King Records
by Marc Lunden (Wed 08-04-2004)

The panel was led by Maki Terashima-Furuta and Satoshi Fuji from Production I.G, and two representatives from King Records.King Records presented a DVD containing a series of clips comprising \"A History of Anime\" produced via its Star Child label. The ...

Shaman King Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-20-2004)

What They SayContains 3 fully UNCUT episodes! A Boy Who Dances With Ghosts Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, comes to town to prepare for the twice-a-millennium Shaman tournament. Yoh has a unique temperament – part warrior, part slacker. He meets his...


Beast King GoLion Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-12-2008)

What They SayFrom days of long ago... from uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend... The legend of Golion, the original Japanese show that started it all in the world of Voltron. The five pilots may look the same, but their names and the even...

July 8 July 14: Stephen King on the Tube
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 07-08-2002)

Apparently completely dominating the book world isn't enough for Stephen King anymore. Now he's all over the damn TV.There have been plenty of King-based TV movies and miniseries in the past. IT, THE STAND, THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, and THE LANGOLIERS. There was...

SIMON: KING OF THE WITCHES
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-24-2008)

Simon (Andrew Prine) emerges from a storm drain and, looking directly into the camera, addresses the audience with, “Hello, my name is Simon and I am a Warlock”. The opening moments of the film set a strange tone for the entire film Simon: Kin...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-03-2005)

What They SayThe Exodus to Yapan has found a new foe. When the Exodus threatens to create a flaw in his perfect diagram, Kashmir uses a powerful Psycho-Overmen to wage psychological warfare against Gain, Gainer, and their comrades. Now, their thoughts, th...


King Kong
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Wed 12-14-2005)

Genre:Adventure/Fantasy.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Wingnut Films.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow); Andy Serkis (King Kong - motion capture reference, Lumpy); Jack Black (Carl Denham); Adrien Brody (Jack Drisco...

Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)

Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten...

Monkey King Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-26-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayBased on the 16th-century, Chinese fantasy adventure classic, Journey To The West (also the inspiration for Dragon Ball!) Katsuya Terada's take on the legend...

Steam Detectives Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 01-24-2006)

What They SaySteam City is shrouded in a perpetual fog and, courtesy of the criminal element, a veil of terror to boot. Enter Narutaki, the young son of Steam City\'s greatest detective and the only person who can restore peace to the beleaguered city!The...


King of Thorn, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 06-02-2007)

Tokyopop classifies King of Thorn as "Action," but that's a little broad. While Yuji Iwahara's manga is indeed action-packed, it fits neater still into the "Jesus Christ, What Just Happened To Us??" sub-genre of manga, alongside titles...

King of Bandit Jing: Seventh Heaven
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-21-2007)

What They SayThey call it Seventh Heaven: an asylum of a prison roasting on the lowest ring of Hell. Run by a psychotic warden and his army of hockey-masked guards, it’s a festering pit filled with thousands of hardened criminals… p...

King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 07-09-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan/King TungTranslated by:Ken Li/Stephen IpAdapted by:What They SayThe "King of Fighters Tournament" has grown to be the most renowned martial arts contest in the world. New rules and new fighters brings constant media c...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)

What They SayGainer\'s experience has taught him the difference between real battle and mere games. But Gainer\'s online rival Cynthia Lane challenges him to a lethal duel. Meanwhile Gain confronts the half-crazed Asuham Boone, who is playing a sinister g...


King of Fighters Artbook Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 07-01-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan & King TungTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKyo, Iori, Mai, Terry, Geese and many more are present and accounted for in this collection. Original illustrations produced by artists Wing Yan and King Tun for ...

Goblin King Jareth Deluxe Action Figure
by News Editor (Thu 12-01-2005)

Alter Ego Comics has posted an image of the Goblin King Jareth Deluxe action figure, which will be released in second quarter of 2006.It is the first in a series of 12" collectible action figures based on 1986 film LABYRINTH from Jim Henson. The figure of...

COMIC-CON: Previewing THE RETURN OF THE KING: EXTENDED EDITION
by Patrick Sauriol and David Wharton (Mon 07-26-2004)

When the special extended edition of THE RETURN OF THE KING arrives on store shelves close to the end of this year, it will feature 50 more additional minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical cut. That was one of the secrets revealed at New Line Home...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-20-2005)

What They SayThanks to Gain and Gainer, the Siberian Exodus has completed the first half of its journey to Yapan, and its example begins to inspire the citizens of the other Domepoli. The vengeful Asuham Boone redoubles his efforts to stop the Exodus, but...


Stephen King and Peter Straub Team Up for TALISMAN sequel.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 12-21-1999)

'Hey, Peter, do you want to write a book together?' That's what Stephen King said to Peter Straub at the premiere of THE GREEN MILE in New York. Big Steve is on the mend, according to Straub, his collaborator on THE TALISMAN. Straub says that King 'ch...

BLACK SCORPION Update
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 12-11-2000)

Ah, the holiday season. The sweeps are long gone, and cool genre TV viewing must give way to the likes of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Things can get so bad that the Sci-Fi Channel`s rerun of Stephen King`s The Stand mini-series, which starts tonight, actua...

My Only King (aka: Boku Dake no Ousama) Vol.#1
by Julie Rosato (Tue 08-01-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lily HoshinoTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayIn the land of magic, a new king is being crowned. However, a mishap during the ceremonial rite causes the royal crest to be accidentally attached to a normal human...

KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)

It's been coming for a long time, but Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG has finally sparked the release of the 1933 original on DVD in this 2-disc special edition. What can one say about a film that not only redefined the parameters of what could be don...


King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-19-2004)

What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...

The King is coming!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-06-2005)

The announcement of details on the DVD debut of the original KING KONG has me thinking. Yes, of course I'm thinking "OHBOY OH BOY OH BOYY!!!" and "About time!", but beyond that I'm thinking about animation in general. We've had discussions in the past abo...

King of Bandit Jing Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2003)

What They SayThe Bandit King along with his sidekick, Kir, stealthily weave their way through one adventure after another! Trouble seems to find them at every turn, but will they be clever enough to evade the danger that awaits them? "The Little Girl fro...

Overman King Gainer Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-16-2005)

What They SayThe Exodus is almost at an end but our heroes may not live to reach the fabled land. An Overdevil has been awakened and threatens to lay waste to the whole world with the deadly chill of its powers. Gainer must play a new game in order to sav...


King Kong vs. the Martians
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-22-2005)

PRIZE CLOSET: We have 5 copies of X-FILES MYTHOLOGY Volume 4: Super Soldiers courtesy of Fox for lucky readers that send an email containing their name and address to psycho@psychotronic.info with "X-FILES SUPER" in the subject line. We also have a couple...

Shaman King Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-25-2004)

What They SayContains 3 fully UNCUT episodes! Perfect Possession Part two of a two-parter: A rematch between Yoh and Lenny is also a battle between two Shaman philosophies. Yoh believes your guardian ghost is your friend and the stronger your bond, the...

Burger King and Xbox make great pair.
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-31-2007)

The fast-food chain, Burger King, reported a 40% jump in quarterly profits vs. the same period last year, an increase that can be attributed to the profits from Burger King themed Xbox games. The games, Sneak King, Picketbike Racer, and Big Bumpin, were ...

GODZILLA 2000: Return of the King - Film Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 08-17-2000)

It’s been fifteen years since a new Godzilla film was last released on U.S. shores (the 1998 American production does not count), and the American distributor TriStar seems to have gone out of its way to rekindle unpleasant memories of Godzilla 1985. As w...


King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-12-2003)

What They SayHide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking, girl-crazy bird sidekick, Jing steals his way through one e...

No King Size Box Office for Genre Films
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-19-2000)

The genre`s only debut on the three-day Martin Luther King weekend, SUPERNOVA, was the victim of bad pre-release publicity, but holdovers STUART LITTLE, THE GREEN MILE, and GALAXY QUEST are showing some stamina. With Monday`s totals added in, all films en...

In Search of Alpha Vamps and Stephen King on stage
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-17-2000)

If You`re an 800 Year Old Vampire, Why Are You Still in High School?That`s a bumper sticker I saw at Hot Topic, and it seems to fit with the first book I mention this time...ah, the wonderful world of romance novels! All those heaving bosoms...and those a...

Alone in My King ™s Harem Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-13-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hoshino LilyTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe adoring eyes of a gorgeous concubine life to meet the approving gage of a king. A dreamland oasis promises that no love is forbidden for a single night. And th...


Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Box Set 1
by Rachel Oliver (Thu 06-05-2003)

The Review!Rather than picking up where the second set left off, FUNimation\'s third release of the Dragon Ball TV series instead skips ahead more than fifty episodes, to where the series left off on Cartoon Network. But I don\'t think most people will mi...

ABC Takes Stephen King TV Series
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-23-2001)

ABC has chosen to pick up 15 episodes of THE KINGDOM, a supernatural dramatic TV series that will be executive produced by Stephen King. Based on the 1994 Lars von Trier created Danish TV miniseries, the program to come will focus on a haunted hospital th...

King Enters Asylum (Wed 02-07-2001)

In a first for horror master Stephen King, the best-selling author has adapted someone else`s work for the big screen.King put his hand to Patrick McGrath`s novel `Asylum` for Paramount Pictures, according to Variety.The film tells the story of an English...

KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)

Rising star Clive Owen (who made a name for himself in CROUPIER as well as behind the wheel as THE DRIVER for BMW's series of short films) has landed the part of KING ARTHUR. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing this new tale of the legendary English king who ...


Two more knights of KING ARTHUR crowned
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-12-2003)

Today's Hollywood Reporter mentions that actors Stellan Skarsgard and Til Schweiger have joined the cast of Touchstone Pictures' KING ARTHUR. Skarsgard will play the father of Cynric, a Saxon knight while Schweiger is cast as the son. Actually, it was IGN...

GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 1 (Thu 03-20-2008)

What They SayThis is the story of the brave men and women who will defend our world. On a desolate road in the snowy mountains, a childless couple wished upon a falling star. The star is revealed to be Galeon, a mechanical lion who delivers the baby Mamor...

SHAMAN KING on TV this fall
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-15-2003)

Hiroyuki Takei's SHAMAN KING anime series is coming to American TV this fall as part of the FOX BOX lineup of programming. 26 episodes of the Japanese anime are being produced for the domestic audience, with broadcast beginning in September 2003.SHAMAN K...

Depp set for King flick
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-28-2003)

VARIETY reports that Johnny Depp has joined forces with SPIDER-MAN writer David Koepp to star in Koepp's own adaptation of a Stephen King novella, TWO PAST MIDNIGHT: SECRET WINDOW, SECRET GARDEN.The project is at Columbia and will be produced by Gavin Pol...


RETURN OF THE KING calendar pix
by Mike Whybark (Tue 01-07-2003)

THEONERING.NET runs images for all 12 pages of a calendar featuring publicity for next year's RETURN OF THE KING. The site describes the images as having been posted and then removed from HollywoodDreamsOnline.com.The images are not spoiler heavy, as may ...

DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Sat 09-03-2005)

The titles keep rolling in so we keep reviewing, which today means a look at the 08/09/2005 release of Overman King Gainer Vol. #4 (of 6) from Bandai Entertainment.

DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Mon 05-09-2005)

Catching up on our pile a little bit as we\'ve gone through something like seven volumes this past weekend, we\'ve got a look at Bandai Entertainment\'s 04/12/2005 release of Overman King Gainer Vol. #2 (of 6).

DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Mon 06-20-2005)

Getting one more of our backlog out and done with today, we\'ve got a look at the 06/14/2005 release of Overman King Gainer Vol. #3 (of 6) from Bandai Entertainment.


Newly Reviewed: Shaman King (Wed 10-20-2004)

Checking out the latest series from the 4Kids deal with FUNimation, we\'ve taken a look at the 10/19/2004 release of Shaman King Vol. #1.

Otakon Update: Production I.G. & King Records (Wed 08-04-2004)

Marc\'s sent in his latest panel report covering one of the slightly controversial panels this weekend with a look at Production I.G. and King Records.

SCOOP: RETURN OF THE KING trailer in September?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-14-2003)

A source informs Coming Attractions that New Line Cinema is now thinking of releasing the trailer for the final LORD OF THE RINGS film, THE RETURN OF THE KING, on September 26. That's the date the studio is also planning on releasing SECONDHAND LIONS, a c...

DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Wed 10-12-2005)

Catching up on another series, we\'ve got a look at the 10/11/2005 release of Overman King Gainer Vol. #5 (of 6) from Bandai Entertainment.


Manga Review: Shaman King (Fri 10-14-2005)

Ed\'s got a new review up this month as he takes a swing through a franchise he hasn\'t looked at in a bit with a look at the September 2005 release of Shaman King Vol. #7 (of 32) from Viz Media.

DVD Review: Dragonball - King Piccolo (Fri 02-03-2006)

Our dry spell of new releases should be ending this weekend but that means we got a chance to check out one more outstanding mini collection in our pile with the 03/18/2003 release of Dragonball: King Piccolo Box Set 1 (of 2) from FUNimation.

DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Fri 12-16-2005)

We\'ve finished off another series today with a look at the 12/13/2005 release of Overman King Gainer Vol. #6 (of 6) from Bandai Entertainment.

Overman King Gainer Licensed? (Sat 04-24-2004)

In one of those moments that burned a few people during Anime Expo a year or two ago, the SakuraCon guest list has one noticeworthy piece of information. In the biography for Kaeko Sakamoto - casting director at Bang Zoom! Entertainment, she lists Overman...


Manga Review: Monkey King (Wed 10-26-2005)

Jarred\'s taking a dip in the Dark Horse pool of titles today with a look at their September 2005 release of the Monkey King.

King of Bandit Jing Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Wed 01-11-2006)

What They SayHide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold, and a wisecracking, girl-crazy bird sidekick, Jing steals his way through one ...

Newly Reviewed: Shaman King (Mon 10-25-2004)

In the first of four reviews we\'ve got on tap to write today, we\'ve taken a look at the 10/19/2004 release of Shaman King Vol. #2 from FUNimation.

Manga Review: First King Adventure (Fri 03-18-2005)

Ed Chavez is up on deck this morning with a look at a new series from ADV Manga that premiered in December 2004 called First King Adventure Vol. #1 (of 6).


Manga Review: First King Adventures (Wed 04-06-2005)

Probably falling into one of the more overlooked titles of recent months to come out that should be checked out and talked about more, Ed Chavez has a review up of the February 2005 release of First King Adventures Vol. #2 (of 6) from ADV Manga.

Early DVD Review: Overman King Gainer (Thu 02-03-2005)

Coming out on 02/22/2005, we\'ve got a slightly early look at Bandai\'s release of the latest Tomino series to come out over here with Overman King Gainer Vol. #1 (of 6). Special thanks go to Mike Toole over at Anime Jump for some reminders in a discussio...

Advance Review: Bandit King Jing Vol. #1 (Sat 07-12-2003)

If there was a show that got little buzz over here during its initial Japanese run, it's this one. And that means a lot of people are likely to pass it over, which is unfortunate, since I think it's one of the more intriguing shows to come out so far this...

Ben Stiller Leads KING DOUG Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)

Ben Stiller is ready to produce and likely star in The Return of King Doug, an adaptation of an upcoming Oni Press graphic novel whose film rights were picked up by DreamWorks. The comic was was penned by Greg Erb and Jason Oremland, who are also attached...


Manga Review: My Only King (Tue 08-01-2006)

Julie\'s taking a look at a single volume release from Digital Manga Publishing today with their March 2006 title My Only King.

DVD Review: Beast King Golion (Thu 06-12-2008)

One of the latest collections to come out from Media Blasters is this 05/27/2008 release of Beast King Golion Vol. #1 (of 3) which contains eighteen episodes of classic giant robot goodness for its fans and is the subject of our review today.

In the Name of the King
by Tim Janson (Thu 04-17-2008)

A review of this DVD can be summed up in two words: Uwe Boll.  The director, who gave us House of the Dead, Bloodrayne, and Alone in the Dark, returns with yet another video game adaptation, In the Name of the King.  It just goes to prove that e...

Beast King GoLion Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-28-2008)

What They Say:Kogane, Princess Fala, and the rest of the GoLion team have finally repelled Prince Sincline and the oppressive forces of the Galra Empire. In the heated battle, they managed to capture an enormous energy cannon capable of firing at a planet...


King of Fighters 2003 Vol.#05
by Ben Leary (-)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Yan & King TungTranslated by:TJ ZhaoAdapted by:Gayle TanWhat They SayThe King of Fighters top four teams\' battles officially begin on \"Highway Star Express.\" The first battle is Team K versus the High School Girls team...

King of Bandit Jing Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Sat 06-12-2004)

What They SayNo priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and girl-crazy albatross sidekick Kir, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another...

NECA's Goblin King Returns
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 03-16-2008)

Last year, NECA thrilled fans of Jim Henson's fantasy classic Labyrinth when we released the Cult Classics Presents Jareth the Goblin King Action Figure and the Jareth 12" Action Figure. At this year's International Toy Fair, NECA debuted the newest ...

King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)

Shrek 3 may not want to be king but he ruled over the box office competition in its opening weekend this year, opening in 4,122 theaters with a running time of 1 hr & 21 minutes. With that kind of running time and amount of screens, it was a sure bet ...


TOP 10: Jackson's final RINGS is the KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 12-21-2003)

The final film in Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE RETURN OF THE KING, catapulted to the top of the box office this weekend (to no one's real surprise.) The New Line Cinema picture has grossed an estimated $73.6 million dollars over the week...

KING ARTHUR
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 07-07-2004)

The tagline on KING ARTHUR reads, "The untold true story that inspired the legend." How true this actually is will be anybody's guess, but there's no denying that this is a version of Arthurian lore that has never been committed to film before.For one thi...

Disney's KING OF THE GODS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)

A potential summer tentpole project has been brought by Walt Disney Pictures for somewhere in the neighborhood of half-a-million dollars. KING OF THE GODS is a new take on the Greek god Zeus before he became the king of Mount Olympus; in this story Zeus i...

All hail THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)

New Line Cinema has unveiled the final theatrical poster design for THE RETURN OF THE KING. As was the case with the final one-sheets for FELLOWSHIP and TWO TOWERS, the KING poster places images of several of the trilogy's main characters on the sheet.Dec...


This is not your father's KING ARTHUR movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-17-2003)

Empire Movies has done a nice job of landing the first images from the upcoming KING ARTHUR movie, now in production and being directed by Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY). The Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie stars Clive Owen as the legendary King Arthur, Ke...

"King Kong" Size April Fool's Joke
by News Editor (Mon 04-04-2005)

On April Fool's Day, Peter Jackson announced via the movie's video diary series (on www.kongisking.net) that he would be filming two sequels to his current KONG remake. The films would be SON OF KONG and KING KONG: INTO THE WOLF'S LAIR. In addition to Ja...

KING of Cartoons!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 12-17-2005)

Like all types of film, many animated cartoons from the first fifty years of cinema have already disappeared and many are crumbling away in vaults as we speak. But you can do something about it. ASIFA (Association International du Film d'Animation) is a 4...

Former King Crimson Drummer Has Died
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-05-2007)

t's been a bad year for fans of the King Crimson 1971-1972 lineup. Another former member of the acclaimed prog rock band has passed away: drummer Ian Wallace, who was part of the same Islands-era lineup as the recently departed Boz Burrell.  Wal...


New Windows Vista To Feature Sounds Courtesy King Crimson's Robert Fripp
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-20-2006)

King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp visited Microsoft's campus recently to record sounds that could be used in the forthcoming version of the company's flagship Windows operating system. A Microsoft website posting (see URL below) shows a dark, 25-minute ...

King & Mellencamp Are GHOST BROTHERS
by News Editor (Fri 01-06-2006)

John Mellencamp is teaming up with novelist Stephen King to collaborate on THE GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY.DARKLAND centers on two brothers (20's) who are very competitive and dislike each other immensely. Their father takes them to the family's va...

Peter Jackson KING KONG
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 12-18-2005)

While some movie shouldn't be remade, it's safe to say if Peter Jackson wants to remake the classic 1933 KING KONG, we should let him. After all, it was the original movie that inspired him to be a filmmaker. And after seeing his three-hour plus epic, Jac...

New looks at THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-20-2003)

New Line Cinema has unveiled five new teaser posters for THE RETURN OF THE KING. The new looks are of Gollum, Gandalf the White, a weary Frodo, Arwen and Sam holding Frodo. Additionally, all five images (plus the earlier teaser poster design featuring Ara...


Meet Charlie Adler, The New King of Voice Actors
by Steve Fritz (Mon 11-13-2000)

In September 1980, the