Search Results
Article search results for the term: wild pitch
| Search: |
Sort by:
A wild ride to the 'Trailer Park of Terror'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-13-2007)
Each year the Hollywood presence at Comic-Con International has gotten bigger and bigger, with Marvel and DC showing off major motion pictures to comics fans. But not all comic based movies are glossy, superhero affairs and one of the best trailers we s... Wild West Horror for Marshall's SACRILEGE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-11-2008)
Director-writer Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday) has a new horror spec called Sacrilege planned, reports Variety. Marshall will write and direct the horror set in the Old West for Rogue Features. "It is set during the Gold Rush, a time remembere... Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part One
by Troy Roberts (Wed 12-03-2003)
When we first heard of the THE JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE a few months ago, the project sounded like something we wanted to cover. While it is questionable whether the WILD DIVINE can actually be called a game, one thing that is for sure is that this is s... 
"Wild Boys: Dawn of the Wild" available in April
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-23-2007)
Masterpiece Comics released information today concerning the April release of issue two of the Wild Boys: Dawn Of The Wild mini-series. In the second part of the four installment series, a vicious and overwhelming attack by the Jovarn leaves the Wild Boys... Wild Cardz
by Matthew McGinn (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!Since my first visit to this site and my subsequent upgrade to DVD six moths ago, I have always intended to review some of the titles in my meager collection. Unwilling (or lazy) as I was to attempt to review a monster like Macross Plus or the ... Riding the WILD DIVINE - Part Two
by Troy Roberts (Thu 12-04-2003)
Yesterday, we brought you our day one profile of JOURNEY TO THE WILD DIVINE, a game that takes more than just a simple "point and click" to progress in. Today, we bring you the second part of our feature, this time dealing more with the biofeedback system... Wild Arms Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2008)
What They SayContains all 5 DVDs of Wild Arms in a easily-managed Thinpak Box Set!
ARMS: mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did the twenty-five ye... Wild Arms Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-09-2003)
What They SaySheyenne hasn\'t found his body yet, but he has found Laila. The trouble is she\'s in the hands of an evil cult who thinks she\'s the reincarnation of a goddess. To make matters worse, someone\'s posted a huge reward for Sheyenne, Kiel and Is... Jonze's WILD THINGS Gets Lost
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-13-2008)
The upcoming fantasy adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are has a cast of actors and a director but that's not stopping it from traveling to the murky depths of release date hell. Warner Bros. has once again pushed the release date back taking it out of ... Wild Rock Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 01-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazusa TakashimaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unf... Spike plays with WILD THINGS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-28-2003)
Director Spike Jonze (BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, ADAPTATION) has found his next job, and it's adapting Maurice Sendak's classic childrens book WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE as a live-action movie for Universal Pictures. Tom Hanka and Gary Goetzman will produce the... Warner Bros. Sets Date for WILD THINGS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-05-2008)
Warner Bros. has shifted its adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are out of TBA status and placed it back to October 2009. The exact date is October 16, 2009 as to when the Spike Jonze fantasy will hit theaters. The big screen treatment of Maurice Sendak'... Maurice Sendak Plugs Wild Things at FAO Schwartz
by Steve Fritz (Sun 10-22-2000)
There was a major crowd of fans and autograph seekers on the second floor of the world-renown toy store New York City`s F.A.O. Schwartz last week, and they were getting a touch antsy. It seems that no less than the infamous Todd McFarlane and the venerabl... Wild Adapter Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 04-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuya MinekuraTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayWhen an assassin tries to quit the profession, he takes in a boy with a mysterious past. The boy has been exposed to the drug wild adapter, whic... Wild Arms Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-01-2003)
What They SayARMS - mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did this twenty five-year-old gunslinger end up in the body of a five year-old boy? These ... INSIDE PITCH 2003
by Troy Roberts (Tue 07-01-2003)
I normally start off most of my baseball game reviews talking about the smell of gloves and bats, something about pine tar and how good sunflower seeds are. But, I chose to spare all of you for my review of INSIDE PITCH 2003. Why is that? Because, quite l... Comic-Con Pitch: Tabula Rasa by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Shannon Eric Denton just won't quit! He returns to the Pitch Panel again, wit... Lauren Ambrose Voices WILD THINGS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-26-2007)
Actress Lauren Ambrose has been set to voice one of the title characters in the upcoming fantasy WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, based on the 1963 fantasy novel by Maurice Sendik. The trade reports she's replacing Michelle Williams, whose voice didn't match up... What did Singer Pitch For SUPERMAN Sequel?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-27-2007)
One of the pitches from Bryan Singer to Warner Bros executives for SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL has trickled online to various outlets. Brendon from Film Ick posted that pitch online. With the story concept pitch, Singer also provided the WB execs with&nbs... THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 12-20-2002)
A friend of mine with two kids has been raving about THE WILD THORNBERRYS animated TV series for a few years now, but I'd never caught up with it until it reached the big screen. Well, if the series is anything like THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE, I've missed... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 04-26-2002)
The Review!The second after I finished watching the \"teaser\" for this series on a free ADV summer 2001 DVD catalog disc, I knew I\'d have to get this series. After a two month wait, I was able to get the disc and I was very amazed at the series. I\'ve n... Wild Arms Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-25-2003)
What They SayAfter Sheyenne and Kiel help an ace safecracker who wants to go straight get out of the business, a mysterious woman out of Sheyenne\'s past appears to trouble his dreams. Her name is Laila, but she doesn\'t stay in his dreams for long. She... BOWANGA BOWANGA / WILD WOMEN OF WONGO / VIRGIN SACRIFICE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 04-16-2004)
When American fighting men (and women) returned from service in World War II, they returned with their horizons expanded. While our boys in Europe had some romantic adventures along the streets of Rome and Paris, commandoes of the Pacific theater got to k... THE ROOKIE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 10-15-2002)
A solitary figure walks on barren earth. A voiceover laced with the crust of a wise sage (God perhaps) tells us the story of Big Lake, Texas, a land where an outsider had a dream that only a couple of Catholic nuns shared. The dream was that beneath the s... Wild Arms Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)
What They SayMirabelle has a suitor! After a chance encounter with a picture of Mirabelle, Count Ampire has his heart set on having her for his wife. Unfortunately for everyone concerned, Mirabelle has some strenuous objections. Then Sheyenne and the guys... New Photo for WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-12-2007)
Cinema Blend has published a new movie still for WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, based on the 1963 fantasy novel by Maurice Sendik. The film stars Lauren Ambrose, Catherine Keener, Benicio Del Toro, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Tom Noonan,... "Wild Adapter: Volume 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 03-05-2007)
Manga, movies and comic books have plenty of protagonists who might earn the title of "Badass" at first glance; it seems all you need is a cigarette and a few gruff words. But how many of those puppy-loving orphan-saving "Badasses&... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'G.I. Spy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-16-2005)
Comic-Con
International in San Diego is less than a month away. It's the time of year
when film industry communes with the comics world and tries to adopt
the next hot property. As is the tradition here at Comics2Film, we'll be
running a series of a... Comic-Con Pitch: FIRST LADY
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
This Comic-Con pitch comes from
Patrick Neighly, the creator of "First ... Comic-Con Pitch: Nocturnals
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-05-2006)
Two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the second in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Dan Brere... Comic-Con Pitch: Dorothy by Illusive Arts Entertainment
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-07-2006)
There are less than two weeks until Comic-Con, the biggest annual event in the comics industry. We're pleased to present the third in COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Toda... Comic-Con Pitch: Heir to Fire by Rob M. Worley
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-14-2006)
Comic-Con is less than one week away! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we're talking to...well...ourselves really. Rob M. Worley, fo... Comic-Con Pitch: Spirit of the Samurai by Gary Reed and Rick Hoberg
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
Comic-Con starts tonight! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Gary Reed, writer of such titles as Red Diaries, Saint Germaine, and Deadworld ... Warner Goes WILD for Project
by News Editor (Mon 01-09-2006)
Warner Bros. has picked up the rights to Maurice Sendak's WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE. The project was in turnaround at Universal.The film will be a combination of live-action and CGI. Spike Jonze will direct from a script he wrote wtih Dave Eggers. Tom H... 'Wild C.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-27-2005)
Wild C.A.T.S. is due on DVD June 16. Check out the box art and specs... Remaking THE WILD BUNCH
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-25-2003)
Screenwriter David Ayer has been handed the job of remaking Sam Peckinpah's classic western THE WILD BUNCH. Warner Bros. is the studio behind the project.Peckinpah's 1969 film is considered one of the best westerns ever made by many film critics. Set in... ON THE LOT: A Hollywood Style Pitch Meeting
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 05-24-2007)
OK, so I haven’t ever covered a “reality series” here on Mania, well partly because I’ve only ever watched one (Amazing Race) and also because I never saw one that seemed to fit. Had I been here when Project Greenlight was on,... Wild Arms Dub Cast (Tue 06-25-2002)
Janice Williams of ADV has finished up with the dub cast guessing game for their upcoming release of Wild Arms: Sheyenne - Ian HawkKiel - James LyonLoretta - Wendee LeeMirabelle - Julie MaddalenaIsaac - David LucasJerusha - Sue Beth ArdenWild Cardz
by Felix Kuo (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!Finally, after reading so many reviews I can submit my own. First off, I decided to do a review on Wild Cardz merely as a test for the possibility of future reviews (any suggestions would be welcome) and the fact it seems to be one of those lo... Mermaid Melody Pichi-Pichi Pitch
by Jasconius (Fri 10-24-2003)
Mermaids! Singing! A girl's first love! What more can you want from a cute shoujo anime?
Luchia is the princess of some mermaid kingdom, and years earlier, she lost her little thing that lets her sing in order to save a boy that she rescued. Now, she's ... Universal Likes Sci-fi Pitch from Kinberg & Matthews
by News Editor (Wed 10-19-2005)
Universal Pictures has bought a sci-fi thriller pitch from Simon Kinberg and Brett Matthews. The story is being kept under wraps for now. Matthews will write the script.Simon Kinberg told Variety, "It's more thriller than big, broad action; more gritty th... First Glimpse where WILD THINGS ARE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)
I'm pretty sure nearly everyone has read this tale or rather had this children's book read to them. You just may not remember it because you may have been 3 or 4 at the time. It's one of those children's literature classic. The tale written by author Maur... Comic-Con: Smallville: Wild Lana Returns
by Kevin Leung (Wed 08-07-2002)
Fans were able to get many of their questions answered on characters and concepts at the Smallville and Birds of Prey panel at this year's Comic-Con International. This is part II of our special Convention... Comic-Con Pitch: Stykman
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-03-2006)
Here's the first official installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today we've got Jonnie Allan, creator of 'The Miscellaneous Adventures of Stykman', chosen by Wiz... Diesel gives a taste of next three PITCH BLACK films
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 07-30-2002)
How's this for teasing. While talking about the upcoming sequels to 2000's surprise genre hit, PITCH BLACK, Vin Diesel is comparing the ambition to making a LORD OF THE RINGS class epic, while director/creator David Twohy is calling the trilogy "the evil ... William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden join INTO THE WILD
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-08-2006)
William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden have joined the cast of Paramount's INTO THE WILD. They will join Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn and Catherine Keener in the cast for the film.The film is based on a non-fiction book and centers on Christopher McCandless (H... Warner is Wild About Ayer's BUNCH
by News Editor (Fri 11-04-2005)
Warner Bros. has hired David Ayer direct a remake of THE WILD BUNCH. Ayer also wrote the script. Jerry Weintraub will produce.Ayer told Variey, "I've introduced a present day setting, but there are very masculine themes and characters from the original ... WILD THINGS On Fast Track
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 08-06-2001)
Universal has placed their adaptation of Maurice Sendak's book WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE on the fast track with word of having acquired two creative talents for important positions on the production.First, Eric Goldberg, who co-directed POCAHONTAS for Dis... Universal Grabs Sci Fi Comedy Pitch
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
Universal has snagged an untitled comedy-adventure-sci fi pitch made by writer Dan Schneider.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the potential film is described as being in the vein of BACK TO THE FUTURE. It will tell the story of a group of disenfranchi... Warner Bros. home to THE WILD
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-14-2004)
A new day, a new science fiction movie project to talk about. This time it's THE WILD, an original concept to be written by assistant-turned-screenwriter Tim Rollins. Rollins had been working for screenwriter David Self (ROAD TO PERDITION), who had an ide... SCOOP: FEVER PITCH at the World Series
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-28-2004)
Were you watching the final game of the World Series last night on television? After the Boston Red Sox had emerged as the series victors and players, reporters and fans were rushing on the field to celebrate, did you happen to catch sight of Drew Barrymo... Saliva to pitch songs for new Batman? (Sat 12-02-2006)
The band Saliva mentioned on radio station KISW 99.9 FM, on a December 1st appearance that they were going to pitch some songs "...for the new BATMAN movie." The station puts their interviews up on their website, but had yet to post Saliva's as of this wr...Manga Review: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (Fri 08-25-2006)
Robert\'s checking in with us this morning as he\'s taking a look at a recently started new series from Del Rey with the April 2006 release of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol. #1 (of 6).Wild Arms Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-18-2003)
What They SayThe course of true love seldom runs smooth, and in this case it\'s positively enough to derail a train. Sheyenne and Kiel are still searching for Sheyenne\'s body and they\'re still running into Loretta and Mirabelle every time they turn arou... Wild Cardz
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-09-1999)
What They SayNew from U.S. Manga Corps! From the directors of CUTEY HONEY and CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU! Here come the Crown Knights: Sunday Spades — the poker-faced leader and possessor of the mysterious trump power! Jo Diamonds — who can run at the... Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Fri 08-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Michiko Yokote and Pink HanamoriTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayLucia is the new girl at school. She and her sister run a public bath that's all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, t... Comic-Con Pitch: WESTERN TALES OF TERROR
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-15-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
first in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
Today's w... Comic-Con Pitch: Zapt! by Denton and Giffen
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-18-2006)
It's the week of Comic-Con! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Today Shannon Eric Denton returns to tell us about his all-ages sci fi manga ... Millar Will Deliver New Pitch for SUPERMAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
This last weekend, thanks to fellow Maniac Hanso, we passed along news to you that author Mark Millar was still interested in trying out a new story for Superman despite being clearly stopped last October by the comic conglomerates Marvel and DC. Click on... MOORE'S WILD KNIGHTS
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 08-29-2001)
Daredevil, the Punisher, Elektra, and many more of Marvel's more down-to-earth stars have been revamped in one way or another for a new century and a new generation of readers via the Marvel Knights imprint. Taking a slightly more mature perhaps even dar... Disney Ani Takes KIDS Pitch
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-01-2001)
Walt Disney Feature Animation has acquired a pitch called NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS (also known as MONSTER KIDS). The project was conceived by first-time writers Matt Cunningham and Erik Gardner, and will tell the story of a family of kids with special powers who... SPLASHDOWN: RIDES GONE WILD
by Troy Roberts (Thu 08-14-2003)
When the original SPLASHDOWN was released a while back by Atari, the game sported some of the best jet-ski gameplay mechanics seen, but somehow missed the recreation of the real thing. The "sequel" to SPLASHDOWN, simply titled SPLASHDOWN: RIDES GONE WILD,... BVG Brings WILD Game to Shelves in April
by News Editor (Fri 01-20-2006)
Buena Vista Games recently announced that a video game based on the upcoming CGI animated feature film, THE WILD, will hit retail shelves April 4, 2006, exclusively for the Game Boy® Advance system. In the film, Samson the Lion must use his animal instin... Benicio Del Toro To Lend Voice To WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-05-2006)
Benicio Del Toro will be lending his voice to Where the Wild Things Are, an adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story. The story centers around Max, a mischievous boy who creates his own forest which is inhabited by wild creatures. The cre... PITCH BLACK: Writer-director David Twohy on his Sleeper Sci-Fi Success.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 03-07-2000)
`Internet buzz helped make PITCH BLACK a successful film,` says screenwriter-director David Twohy of his hit film. `The film outperformed expectations--it made $14 million the first week, and debuted in 4th place. The next week it was in 5th place, and is... Swoper Reigns Supreme...
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 06-30-2003)
Greetings Cinescapers! Last week I asked you to vote for the worst direction SMALLVILLE could take based on reader suggestions, and boy was there a response. Many of you wondered if I knew of any show besides SMALLVILLE and conjectured that if I did it wa... DEUCES WILD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-03-2002)
They just don't make movies like DEUCES WILD anymore... with good reason. The opening sequence, which features a weeping Leon (Stephen Dorff) carrying the body of his overdosed brother Allie (Brad Bashoff) down a rainy '50s Brooklyn street, is so unselfco... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)
What They SayLed by a hot-shot young \"natural\", nine young women defy the male-dominated tradition of Japanese sports… not to create a League of their own, but to take on the boys on their own artificial turf and prove there’s nothing a man ... PITCH BLACK on Disc
by John Thonen (Mon 05-28-2001)
This is the third above-average directorial effort for screenwriter David Twohy (Waterworld), and of those it’s his first hit. Like his previous offerings (Grand Tour, The Arrival ) Pitch Black is essentially a B-movie, somewhat reminiscent of the kind... PITCH BLACK: Aliens After Dark
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-18-2000)
David Twohy abandons the paranoid conspiracy plotting of his previous alien-menace movie, THE ARRIVAL, in favor of a more straightforward action approach in PITCH BLACK, and the result is a fairly efficient science fiction monster film. In fact, with its ... Where There's a Will, There's a Way Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Sun 07-07-2002)
It's been five years, but we've finally got a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster MEN IN BLACK. MIIB, as the second film is called, stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones once again as Agents J and K Earth-bound saviors and all around good guys. In this instal... Box Office Finals: PITCH BLACK Still Top Genre Film
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-07-2000)
Once again, the top genre film at the box office was PITCH BLACK, which narrowly beat out SNOW DAY for 5th place; the film took in $5.07-million. Otherwise, the weekend box office was dominated by non-genre films: the top four titles were THE WHOLE NINE Y... Chan is kicking again
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-16-2006)
In last week's column, I ranted against studios touting "un-censored un-rated extended special collector's edition" DVDs of movies they've already sold us before. "Un-needed" is more like it. It's one thing to upgrade your masters and re-release a film wi... Princess Nine Vol. #1
by Edmund Lee (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!After many months waiting, it finally arrived on my doorstep and as quickly as it came, I quickly ripped off the plastic wrap around it and gave it a good spin on my DVD player. After watching all 5 episodes twice, once in English and another i... Comicscape February 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t... NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2K2: The Road to the Rose Bowl
by James Stevenson (Sat 09-08-2001)
My first Dreamcast game was not SOUL CALIBUR. Rather, I started my Dreamcast career with one of the best football games ever made, NFL 2K1. Two years later and near the end of the Dreamcast’s lifespan, Visual Concepts has finally gotten around to producin... HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention Report Part Four
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 11-04-2001)
The HIGHLANDER Reunion Convention was held Aug. 24-26 at the LAX Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, marking the 15th year of the existence of HIGHLANDER. CINESCAPE's extensive coverage of the event continues today with a look at the "Script to Screen" panel, th... Goddess of Music
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-07-2005)
Winifred Phillips is an award-winning composer, producer and vocalist who writes and produces epic choral and orchestral music for cinematic productions. As the composer for Radio Tales, the acclaimed music drama series broadcast via National Public Radio... Fans Take On... Wendee Lee!
by The English Track Forum Members (Sun 03-21-2004)
Welcome to the second installment of "Fans Take On..." an ongoing feature where fans get to talk about a significant individual in the US anime industry. This month, we asked fans to talk about a legend in the American anime industry, Wendee Lee.
Quicky ... Twohy discusses PITCH BLACK sequels
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 10-11-2002)
David Twohy (BELOW, THE IMPOSTER) recently spoke with the folks at JoBlo.Com and discussed the future of his PITCH BLACK sequels. "We're in pre-production," says Twohy. "The script is finished and I've got my production designer on it. Right now we're cal... Toys Gone Wild
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-20-2002)
You can put that over on the left. No, the other left. Yeah, that's perfect. And that thingie over there can go a little higher. No, not that high. Down a pinch. Up just a tad. Hold it! That's perfect. Okay, now try moving... oh, hey there. Sorry about th... HELLO KITTY, WILD ARMS head for shelves
by Mike Whybark (Mon 11-11-2002)
ADV Films has announced release dates for volume two of the HELLO KITTY'S PARADISE series and of volume one of the WILD ARMS DVD series. Both titles hit shelves on January 28, 2003. "HELLO KITTY'S PARADISE is a joyful take on childhood adventures, with a ... ENTERPRISE heads for the wild west
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-12-2003)
Trek Today's sources were the first to report details about the ninth episode to be filmed in ENTERPRISE's third season, titled "North Star". The episode finds Captain Archer and his crew visiting a planet in the Delphic Expanse where humans from the 1880... PITCH BLACK 2 starts shooting later this year
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-24-2002)
It seems that while the follow-up to the sleeper hit PITCH BLACK is charging full speed ahead, Universal almost pulled the plug after announcing its hope to make a sequel. It seems the studio, which is prepping the movie (called THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK)... GNOMES! Gone Wild
by News Editor (Tue 10-04-2005)
Vanguard Films has picked up the fantasy comedy GNOMES! by Micah Herman and Kyle Newman.The story centers on a boy who discovers that the garden gnomes in his backyard actually are alive. When he starts to suspect that his mom's new suitor is a gnome-eati... POTTER Rumors Run Wild
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)
With the new Harry Potter book, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, arriving on shelves tonight at midnight, there are last minute rumors and specualtion spreading across the Internet about what happens to Harry.J.K. Rowling reminds everyone on her ow... PITCH BLACK girl all grown up in CHRONICLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Two more have been added to the cast of THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, the sequel to PITCH BLACK about to start filming in Vancouver. Alexa Davalos will play Kyra, the adult version of the young girl character played by Rhiana Griffith in the first film. Th... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'The Forest King'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Dan Mishkin journeys
deep into the woods of "The F... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Lorelei'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-05-2005)
The countdown to
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we hear from
Steven A. Roman about his femme fatal... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Oddly Normal'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-21-2005)
The countdown to
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we have Otis Frampton
and his fantasy adventure co... WILD in the streets
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-22-2006)
Open sez-a-me, Prize Closet! This week we're giving away MELODY OF OBLIVION Volume 6 and ULTRA MANIAC Volume 7 to five lucky winners, courtesy of Geneon (www.geneonanimation.com). To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Dark Art'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-12-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd paints a
grim canvas for "Dark Art".
... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Dragonblood'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-13-2005)
Comic-Con
International in San Diego starts up tonight! Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today "Easy Way" writer
Christopher Long spills some "Dragonblood".... Letting Stan's Imagination Run Wild
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
They said it would never happen. Hell, even the guys involved in creating this history-making comic book series can't quite believe it themselves. But as fans who have already read the first issue can testify, the unthinkable has occurred: Stan Lee is wri... MINORITY REPORT's wild ride
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
While on the promotional circuit for the upcoming A.I., producer Bonnie Curtis spoke enthusiastically about another Spielberg helmed project she is producing.'On the MINORITY REPORT front, it's going fantastic,' says Curtis of the sci-fi thriller. '[Spiel... Green Goblin sends 'Spectacular Spider-Man' into a wild May
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-25-2008)
Tomorrow's episode of 'Spectacular Spider-Man' features the greatest Spidey villain of all time: Green Goblin. Comics2Film has an exclusive image from the episode.
And then, 'Spectacular Spider-Man' breaks wide for the month of may with five Saturdays ... Morgan & Wong TV Pitch
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-20-2001)
As if they don't already have a lot on their production plates, Glen Morgan and James Wong are currently pitching an unnamed science fiction TV series concept to the NBC TV network.Working with writer-scientist Gentry Lee, the concept will be based on Lee... Comic-Con Pitch: HERO HAPPY HOUR
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today Dan Taylor sits down to
pitch "Hero Happy Hour."
Q: Describ... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Living in Infamy'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-07-2005)
It's less than a week untol
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today we hear from veteran
comics scribe Ben ... Comic-Con Pitch: ECLIPSE & VEGA
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-19-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today we talk to Saul Colt at
SSS Comics, who will be at the con with "Eclip... Comic-Con Pitch: KOMIKWERKS
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-16-2004)
In less than a week,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
latest in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
You'll b... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Undercover Fish'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-11-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today Aaron Sowd blows the
lid off of "Undercover Fish".... Comic-Con Pitch 2005: 'Zoomies'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-12-2005)
It's the week of
Comic-Con
International in San Diego continues and Comics2Film is here with
another tip for producers who will be heading down to the show looking
for the next coolness.
Today indie comics creator and
documentarian Rich Henn i... Comic-Con Pitch: TIMESPELL
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-19-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Indie creator and filmmaker
Rich Henn is back,
and this time he's talking a... Video Journal #14 - Wind Up and The Pitch (Thu 06-02-2005)
In an homage to Superman: The Movie, Bryan updates a classic scene. Under a stunning Aussie sky, and with the help of a few practical special effects, Clark Kent's casual toss of a baseball is turned into a superheroic throw.Batman's wild ride (Wed 06-09-2004)
It cost millions to design and produce, and it actually works, its creators at Warner Bros. said. "It has to get up to 220 mph to get airborne, but then it can jump 20, 30, maybe 40 feet," said Charles Roven, producer of the upcoming 'Batman Begins.' More...THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In... Wild Ones Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 02-28-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kiyo FujiwaraTranslated by:Mai IharaAdapted by:Mai IharaWhat They SaySachie Wakamura just lost her mother and her estranged grandfather has shown up to take care of her. The only problem is that grandpa is the head of a yakuza... Manga Review: Wild Ones (Thu 02-28-2008)
Danielle\'s stepping away from the boys love material for a bit to check out something a touch more mainstream with the December 2007 release of Wild Ones Vol. #1 (of 4) from Viz Media.Wild Arms Contest Ended (Fri 01-31-2003)
Bringing another contest to an end today, we\'ve picked out our random drawing winner for the Wild Arms contest and have a round of congratulations to Chris Rubidoux II.Millar Denied SUPERMAN Pitch by WB
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-24-2007)
Instead of letting this get discussed in our latest Superman story (the Evans rumor), I'll move it over here for people who want changes to the SUPERMAN films. It seems that even if the very eager scribe Mark Millar would take this job for free, Warner Br... DVD Review: Wild Arms (Fri 03-28-2008)
Digging into the past a bit to take a look at a show that we thought rather well of, we\'ve got a look at the 10/11/2005 release of the Wild Arms Complete Collection Thinpak from ADV Films.Wild Cardz
by Aaron J. Heiner (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!CONTENT (If Any): SPOILER FREE
In a nutshell, Wildcardz is about three girls who dress in skimpy outfits, and run around making dumb puns while fighting a giant chess piece that is wreaking havoc on a small town, and yes they are too stupid to ... Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#07
by Robert Harris (Mon 01-29-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Review Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#02
by Robert Harris (Wed 03-07-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Scenario by: Michiko Yokote / Manga by: Pink HanamoriTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayLucia Nanami is having love problems. Her handsome classmate, Kaito, seems attracted to her, and she\... Comics in the Wild
by Matt Kamen (Mon 09-11-2006)
A slightly shorter UK Cine this week, since I'm off on holiday and, chances are, you're not. We'll start with some more news on comics this week, primarily a quick chat with Andy Baker, one of the organisers of December's Birmingham International Comics S... Wild Arms: 5th Vanguard
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-12-2007)
Plot:
In a small town called Capo Bronco on the outskirts of Filgaia, two youths, Dean Stark and Rebecca Streisand, witness an unbelievable event -- the giant arm of a golem somehow falling from the sky. Their disbelief grows further when they discove... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag... ALPHA FLIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-08-2004)
For reasons which remain as yet unknown (and which we may end up caring little about when we find out), Walter Langkowski, also known as Sasquatch, has begun reassembling the Alpha Flight team. But he's running into some difficulty - his pitch is ineffect... DVD Secret revealed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-20-2007)
In our Prize Closet this week, we have two copies of The Hunt, courtesy of Image. To enter, just send an email to which includes your name and address DVD Shopping List, and in the subject line put the words “BE VEWY QUIET”.
Not to be out... Dan Doh!! Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-30-2005)
What They SayDandoh was playing a baseball game with friends Yuka and Kohei and hits a wild fly ball which crashes into the principal\'s potted plants. Rather than getting mad, the principal admires Dandoh\'s swing and introduces him to the world of golf.... Turtles in a Half Shell!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-25-2007)
Step right up, Maniacs! Spin the wheel the Box Office Chance! This weekend we have 6 (Yes, that’s right 6) new movies opening up all at once. 300 has dominated the box office report for two weeks and the studios steered clear giving it a week of... Review: '30 Days of Night' on DVD
by Chad Derdowski (Mon 02-25-2008)
I read '30 Days of Night' by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith a few years ago, and I remember really liking it, though I can't, for the life of me, actually recall anything about it. So I figured that makes me a perfect candidate to review the film... Revolutionary Girl Utena (-)
Revolutionary Girl Utena A princess who wants to become a prince, and protect the ones she loves. A castle in the sky, hiding the power of miracles. A mysterious girl who seems to have no will of her own. And roses. Lots and lots and lots of roses...Graeme Revell's Out of Time
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-27-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSAustralian émigré Graeme Revell steps aside from sci-fi and horror scoring (THE CROW, RED PLANET, DUNE, PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, DAREDEVIL, FREDDY VS JASON, etc) to derive a very likable and rhythmic score for Carl Franklin's c... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSGraeme Revell (PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, MISSION TO MARS) inherits the musical mantle inaugurated by Harry Manfredini in 1980 with the first FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Whereas NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET had no real musical signature, w... 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... Nature vs. Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-17-2003)
Screenwriter Paul Attanasio, who penned THE SUM OF ALL FEARS, SPHERE and DONNIE BRASCO among other films, has sold a pitch to Universal Pictures. Attanasio's movie idea doesn't have a title yet but is described as being a tale of man against nature and ho... Comic-Con Pitch: THE MERCURY CHRONICLES
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-14-2004)
It's just over a week away: Comic-Con
International in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Vito Delsante wants Hollywood
to know about his comic "The Mercury Chronicles&... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)
As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.
Hello Maniac read... 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 ... Princess Nine Vol. #3
by Edmund Lee (Sun 03-17-2002)
The Review!Ok, this is the most exciting disc of Princess Nine ever! And those who were patiently waiting for some baseball action, this disc doesn't disappoint. And the worst part of it, the next disc couldn't come any sooner. More, god dammit, I want mo... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-27-2002)
What They SaySteel Angel Kurumi features breathtaking animation from acclaimed studio O.L.M. - famous for their work on the Pokemon franchise - along with an English dub starring some of the hottest actresses in anime: Kelli Cousins (Princess Nine), Monic... APES Among Us, Plus PITCH BLACK and VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA coming on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 07-27-2001)
Those wondering if a new version of PLANET OF THE APES was a good idea or not will be able to decide this weekend, with the opening of the film on Friday and the release of the CD earlier in the week. This column we take a look at the new film score, whil... THE OUTER LIMITS COMPANION
by Frank Garcia (Wed 03-29-2000)
`There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission...` Is anyone out there not familiar with these words, which were first enunciated with kaledioscopic black and white test patterns, s... Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#05
by Robert Harris (Tue 10-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Review Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#06
by Robert Harris (Tue 10-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Review Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#04
by Robert Harris (Wed 03-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Pink HanamoriTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayLucia Nanami, a mermaid princess, has taken human form to find her fellow princesses and save the seven seas from the evil rule of a would-be e... Ratner and Coto Leading WILD BOYS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-08-2008)
Carlos Coto, co-exec producer of "24," has teamed with Brett Ratner on an hourlong action comedy project called "Wild Boys" for Fox, reports Variety. Depending on his schedule, Ratner will direct the pilot for the series about ex-soldi... Comic-Con Pitch: ZOOMIES
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-08-2004)
In less than two weeks,
Hollywood will descend on Comic-Con
International in San Diego in search of the next hot property. This is the
first in a series of articles designed to guide hungry producers towards comics
of interest at the show.
Today ... WILD STRAWBERRIES (SMULTRONSTÄLLET)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 03-01-2002)
Ingmar Bergman is one of the most revered directors in the history of cinema. His work has resulted in dozens of books analyzing his every frame. A gravity falls upon all he touches, critics are prone to declare all he does (THE TOUCH excluded) as the wor... Comic-Con Pitch: OMEGA MAN
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-12-2004)
It's just over a week away: Comic-Con
International in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today comic-creator and
activist Alonzo Washington pitches his comic "Omega Ma... Comic-Con Pitch: MASTERMINDS
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-13-2004)
It's just over a week away: Comic-Con
International in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today comic-creator and
activist Aaron Sowd pitches "MasterMinds",
the c... Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Vol.#03
by Robert Harris (Wed 03-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Pink HanamoriTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayMermaid princess Lucia Nanami has survived several villainous attacks that also threaten her fellow princesses, her relationship with her belov... Manga Review: Wild Adapter (Tue 04-10-2007)
Jarred\'s checking out the first volume in a recent new series from TOKYOPOP with their February 2007 release of Wild Adapter Vol. #1 (of 5).Craven pulls a WILD CARD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-19-2004)
Horror helmer Wes Craven has attached himself to WILD CARD, one of the top three finalists at this year's Project Greenlight screenplay contest. Written by Marshall Moseley, the script's story follows a pair of grifters who set their sights on a wealthy i... WILD GUITAR / THE CHOPPERS
by Andrew Hershberger (Wed 06-26-2002)
What Laurence Oliver is to the stage, Cary Grant to the screen and Tony the Tiger to the cereal box, Arch Hall Jr. is to the sub-B drive-in movie of the ’60s: the lord heavenly father. Featured in only six films, most directed by his father Arch Hall (act... PITCH BLACK 3, 4 being readied
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-06-2002)
Ladies and Gentlemen, this one sounds sweet. Universal Pictures has locked David Twohy into three more sequels to the 2000 sleeper hit PITCH BLACK. Now we already knew Vin Diesel was coming back for PITCH BLACK 2, called THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, but it ... Paramount Digs TUT Pitch
by News Editor (Thu 03-09-2006)
Paramount Pictures has picked up Neil Crawford's pitch KING TUT. The story is described as an action-adventure/romance film, loosely based on Howard Carter's discovery of King Tut's treasures in 1922 Egypt.Lorenzo Di Bonaventura will produce. "Wild Hogs"
by Brian Thomas (Fri 03-09-2007)
Let me start by repeating that cast list from the info box: Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei. If this list of names has you excited to see this picture in 2007, then this review isn’t going to d... Manga Review: Wild Rock (Thu 01-26-2006)
Julie\'s checking in with us again today with our first look at a title from the Blu distributed line of titles via TOKYOPOP with their January 2006 release of the standalone title Wild Rock.Emmerich's New Apocalyptic Pitch for 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-20-2008)
Director Roland Emmerich (Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day) may be dipping back into the apocalyptic genre. Variety reports that Emmerich and Harald Kloser, who both developed the latest 10,000 B.C, have created a new spec in the genre calle... Mark Millar to Pitch SUPERMAN Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-23-2007)
Just a day after it was announced that Dan Harris and Dougherty are not returning for writing duties in the next SUPERMAN film, comic author/screenwriter Mark Millar, creator of the Wanted comic, has indicated a super-eager desire to take o... SHEENA: Gena Lee Nolan
by Craig D. Reid (Tue 10-10-2000)
What do you get when you cross TARZAN with that wild Hong Kong film MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1976), add a touch of SPACE: 1999 and call it something some of you have already heard of? Well, it’s happened. TV Hollywood has decided that it can’t come up with anyt... Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"... Interview with Gail Simone
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-23-2006)
Although working on a handful of projects for the DCU and WildStorm Universe, writer Gail Simone was glad to put some time aside to talk with Mania readers about her upcoming work with the "Birds of Prey," "Gen13" and the residents... Wildmusic
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-13-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION Disney has released a quite nice soundtrack to their latest animated comedy, THE WILD, featuring a splendid, full-blooded orchestral score by Alan Silvestri, who hasn't had an outright swashbuckling score like this 2001's THE MU... MVP BASEBALL 2004
by James Stevenson (Thu 03-25-2004)
If you've ever read my columns around this time of year, you know that I'm a baseball fanatic. When MVP BASEBALL 2004 showed up for my review, I could hardly keep it from my Xbox (yes, it finally displaced NINJA GAIDEN). While ESPN was my favorite choice ... BASEBALL ADVANCE
by Troy Roberts (Mon 04-29-2002)
Baseball is one of those sports that almost anyone can enjoy. I guess that's one of the reasons it's America's pastime. Most portable versions of baseball games are quite simple, meaning all you have to do is swing the bat on time and you get a hit. Now, ... Monsters Revisited
by Eric Moro (Thu 10-18-2001)
With a mere $3,000 in hand, business partners Samuel Z. Arkoff and James Nicholson distributed 1954's THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, defying the mainstream studio system and launching what would become a Hollywood force to be reckoned with one that eventually... SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-24-2002)
When it works, which is most of the time, SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON is fairly emotionally involving if you're a grown-up. For children, especially horse-loving little girls, it likely will be much more, with the possibility of being one of those de... Barry, Bronson & Buffalos and Barbarella too
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-04-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom Belgium comes the first ever release of any of the music from John Barry’s melancholy and exciting action/adventure score for J. Lee Thompson’s mad buffalo western saga, THE WHITE BUFFALO (Prometheus PCR 518). Immediately f... Remembering Bernstein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-26-2004)
The death last week of legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein, on August 18th, coming so close after that of Hollywood maestros Jerry Goldsmith (on July 21st) and David Raksin (August 9th), has robbed Hollywood of its last three connections with the film... Amityville Horror, The (sequel)
by Coming Attractions (Fri 10-31-2003)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:MGM.Production Company:Platinum Dunes.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Daniel Farrands (Screenwriter).Premise:Twenty years after he and his family fled in terror from a haunted house, George Lutz ... Wanna Draw WOLVERINE?
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-03-2001)
Marvel Comics has released the details of a contest that will allow a lucky, though certainly skilled, artist the opportunity to draw an eight-page story for an upcoming issue of WOLVERINE. Here are the details of how you can get involved, directly from M... Smoke and Mirrors: The Magic of Harry Potter
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-30-1999)
To discuss J. K. Rowling`s Harry Potter books is to do more than just review them; it`s a job that also encompasses explicating a phenomenon. Because the Harry Potter books--three of a planned series of seven have now been published--comprise a publishing... Interview with Monica Rial
by Allen Divers (Mon 02-17-2003)
This week it's all about trying something new. Keeping with the tradition of critiquing English Dubs, I thought I would do something a bit special with this one. Thanks to a mutual friend, I've been in contact with Monica Rial, voice actress for ADV. W... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #08
by Dani Moure (Wed 10-04-2006)
What They SayAs the Elric brothers are leaving Yock Island, a strange boy emerges from the foliage with no memory of how he arrived. Inexplicably, he can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle. Even stranger, he can transmutate his own body, mergi... VIZ Announces Five New Shojo Manga Titles for November (Wed 09-29-2004)
Captivating new titles to be in stores in November and will appeal to both female and male fans San Francisco, CA, September 29, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has a...THE INSIDE: Old Wounds
by Jason Davis (Sun 06-19-2005)
After an excellent pilot, it's a little bit disheartening to be served with a by-the-numbers sex crime story that could have been at home, or likely kicked out of the house, by any other crime investigation series on the air. Although there were a number... Samurai Champloo Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-27-2004)
What They SayMugen\'s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can\'t be any more different from one anoth... WEST is Worst, according to Golden Raspberries (Mon 03-27-2000)
While Hollywood was in full Oscar mode this weekend, the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday night by handing out the 1999 Razzies, the organization`s awards for the worst films of the previous year. The Will Smith/K...Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #08 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-08-2008)
What They SayAs the Elric brothers are leaving Yock Island, a strange boy emerges from the foliage, with no memory of how he arrived. Inexplicably, he can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle. Even stranger, he can transmute his own body, mergin... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-28-2007)
What They SayWith the massacre of her troops at the hands of the Valentine Brothers, Sir Integrea recruits the aid of the legendary mercenary group \"Wild Geese\". In a rare moment of cooperation, and self-serving righteousness, The Vatican calls a meeti... Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-08-2005)
What They SayAs the Elric brothers are leaving Yock Island, a strange boy emerges from the foliage, with no memory of how he arrived. Inexplicably, he can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle. Even stranger, he can transmute his own body, mergin... Black Cat Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-10-2008)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (a.k.a. bounty hunter): down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash just to get by. When a damsel in distress enlists his aid, Sven crosses paths wit... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-16-2008)
What They SayWith the massacre of her troops at the hands of the Valentine Brothers, Sir Integrea recruits the aid of the legendary mercenary group \"Wild Geese\". In a rare moment of cooperation, and self-serving righteousness, The Vatican calls a meeti... Doomed JLA, More Mutants & Ant Man!
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-22-2008)
Welcome to another edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week!
For this week’s list, Mania does its best fly on the wall routine to get updates on the mega-hyped Justice League movie, the final Harry Potter production and a couple of Marve... Priest Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Wed 04-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Lauren NaAdapted by:What They SayWhile railroad men and pioneer familes expand into the frontier of the old west, a secret war is being waged between two factions: the followers of Temozarela, an ang... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-11-2005)
What They SayFollow the adventures of Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed and Ein as they continue their endless search for cash. Along the way, tragedy and triumph await as they navigate their way through the dangers of space and corridors of memory. The hottest anim...