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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Warehouse 13: Magnetism Review

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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WATCHMEN Director's Cut Review

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

During one of the DVD extras, Watchmen is referred to as the “unfilmable film” which is an accurate description. This is a film that defies adaptation to the big screen because of its many layers and complexities. Even a three hour plus Director’s cut isn’t enough to do this landmark comic book series and graphic novel justice...

SDCC: JONAH HEX Poster

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Some fuzzy looking images of the new Jonah Hex banner have been captured by our SDCC people on the ground but who wants to see a blurry Megan Fox...

Ballad of a Shinigami Vol. #01

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

A beautiful and sympathetic angel of death bridges the realms of the living and the dead.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Asuka Izumi
Translation: Shel Drzka
Adaptation: Shel Drzka

What They Say
Momo is a shinigami (a Grim Reaper), the messenger of death. Unlike the scary dark cloaked man holding a sickle, she is draped in gleaming white--her gown, sickle, hair and all...

History of the West Wing Vol. #01

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Buy The History of the West Wing for the art; then accept the inconsistent writing as a free bonus.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Sun Jiyao and Gau Gau
Translation: J. Gustave McBride
Adaptation: J...

Maburaho: Complete Collection (Thinpak)

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Shikimori Kazuki, an apparent doormat of a high-school student, has within him tremendous potential for power, which sets the stage for yet another harem anime with magic...

Heroic Age Complete Series Part 2

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The scale of the series continues to grow while still focusing squarely on the individuals that are shaping events.

What They Say
Long ago, the advanced Tribe of Gold vanished from the vast universe. In the void left by their departure, the tyrannical Tribe of Silver ascended to rule, forcing mankind - the Tribe of Iron - to the brink of extinction...

THE ORPHAN Review

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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5 Movies That Should Be Comics

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to The No-Fly Zone...

WHITEOUT Trailer Unleashed

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally unleashed the first official theatrical trailer for Whiteout, the Kate Beckinsale-led adaptation of the graphic novel. With the film coming out in September and actually getting shot three years back...

SDCC: Samuel Jackson in ASTROBOY

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Astro Boy producer Maryann Garger confirmed that no one is ever allowed to produce a genre film again without a cameo from Samuel L. Jackson.
 
Jackson will appear in a brief voice-over role in the film--based on the popular Japanese manga--though Granger did not specify the part he would play...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #16

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The truth about Hughes is revealed and puts the brothers at a crossroads.

What They Say:

After learning of Hughes&rsquo...

SDCC: Three New WB Shows

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

SDCC 2009 Wednesday Preview Night was the pandemonium I expected. It is difficult to describe the excitement that was in the air, from the massive registration lines, costumed fans, and sensory assault, to the massive auditoriums showcasing studios premieres. In one of these...

Gratzner Takes on UFO

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Matthew Gratzner, a visual effects guru, is set to jump behind the camera for the first time with UFO, based on the 1970s TV series. Gratzer's visual credits include Iron Man, Hancock, and Martin Scorsese's upcoming Shutter Island. The film was optioned from rights holder ITV Global by the Robert Evans Co...

On The Set of Dead of Night

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Greetings, Maniacs. This is Kurt Amacker, your humble curmudgeon from Mania.com’s weekly alternative comics column, The No-Fly Zone. I’ve got a little something extra for you this week that I’ve been sitting on for a while now...

Wiseman Helming SHRAPNEL

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Director Len Wiseman is now attached to adapt another graphic novel in the very near future, with HR reporting that Wiseman will helm Shrapnel, based on the sci-fi story by Radical Publishing. He's been nurturing the development process and seeking the rights after happening upon the title while browsing comic book stores with his 11 year old daughter...

Magic Knight Rayearth Season 1 Remastered Set

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


Features
Japanese 2.0 Language, English 2.0 Language, English Subtitles

Review Equipment

Media Blasters New Title Solicitations for October 2009

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Media Blasters has revealed its basic plans for the month of October 2009 with its releases for the AnimeWorks and Kitty Media labels that it owns. Magic Knight Rayearth will see its remastered season set debut and a few other titles sneak in...

SDCC Preview Photos

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

As you'll see at our Mania Comic-Con page, Rob Worley has entered the convention center for the event's preview night after enduring the dreaded press pass line. Mr. Worley, being the comic geek that he is...

Freddy Krueger First Look

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Director Samuel Bayer has revealed an official first look at the new Freddy Krueger (Jackie Earle Haley) for New Line's upcoming reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Going by the photo shown, via his

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