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Monday, August 31, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


X-Men: Misfits Vol. #01

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

When Kitty Pryde becomes the first female student in several years at Xavier&rsquo...

Jelenic talks BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Following Friday’s awesome Batman: The Brave &...

TV Wasteland: Life on the Horizon

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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BATMAN AND ROBIN #3 Review

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

As the initial story arc of the new Dynamic Duo wraps up, Robin is being held captive by the maniacal Professor Pyg and Batman races to his rescue. But will he be there in time to avert catastrophe...

Slam Dunk Episodes #076- #080

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Each side finds its rhythm and faults as the last ten minutes of the game plays out.

What They Say:

Hanamichi Sakuragi, an entering Shohoku high school freshman holds a record for being rejected by 50 girls during middle school. His nearly 2 meters height and bright red hair causes most students to write him off as a delinquent. One day...

Lady Death (2009 Edition)

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Hellish action and some good drama give Lady Death potential, but it falls just a bit short.

What They Say

A powerful story of innocence lost, savage betrayal and glorious rebirth, Lady Death begins in 15th Century Sweden, where Hope, the beautiful daughter of Matthias - a skilled mercenary who is in actuality Lucifer...

Rosario+Vampire Vol. #07

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Just when it seemed like life was returning to what passes for normal at a high school for demons, a few more vicious things are getting ready to make some serious bumps in the night for Tsukune and pals.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Akihisa Ikeda
Translation: Kaori Inoue
Adaptation: Gerard Jones

What They Say
QUIZ 7: EXORCISTAS A HUMAN ATTENDING A SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS...

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN 1.16 - "Backlash" Review

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Back to business as usual for Wolverine and the X-Men. An uncharacteristic off-week last time facilitates a kick-ass rebound, with Senator Kelly's Sentinels running amok and the X-Men hard-pressed to keep them in hand. They receive unexpected aid from the Brotherhood--cut loose by Magneto (voiced by Tom Kane) and betrayed with a quick phone call to the MRD...

Five Movies That Avatar Ripped Off

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

The stunning thing about the just-released trailer for Avatar — well, one of them — is just how derivative it appears to be, as if culled from the deleted scenes of every sci-fi or fantasy flick from the past 20 years...

PREDATORS Hunting Hawaii

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

With Principal photography for Predators set to begin on September 28, director Nimrod Antal and producer Robert Rodriguez are scouting out locations beyond Robert's Austin-based Troublemaker Studios.

One such place is Hawaii...

SWAMP THING to be 3D?

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Silver says 'Swamp Thing' movie will be 3D. Plus: 'Super Hero Squad' trailer debuts! 'Deadman' gets a director. 'Green Hornet' waits for holidays and more! Smooth as a baby's bottom...

Disney to Purchase Marvel

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

File it under "WHOA...

Summer Glau Joins DOLLHOUSE

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Summer Glau ("Firefly," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") reunites with Joss Whedon when the actress joins the cast of "Dollhouse" this fall in a recurring role as Bennett, a Dollhouse employee who shares a past with Echo (Eliza Dushku). The second season of "Dollhouse" premieres Friday, Sept. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox...

TRUE BLOOD: Frenzy Review

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Even though we saw the introduction of Sophie-Ann Leclerq, the vampire queen of Louisiana in this week's episode, aptly named “Frenzy,” by the end of 60 minutes, which believe me, never seems enough, all plot points regressed much more than they progressed &ndash...

BAD BOYS 3 Writer Found

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Could the Bad Boys of Miami be coming back for a third installment...

HALLOWEEN 3D Next Summer

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

As the trades passed along in our latest box office report...

RAMBO 5 Mission Approved

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Ever since Rambo returned to theaters in early 2008, we've heard hints from Sylvester Stallone that his iconic character may have another mission in store for him. It looks like Sly wasn't joking around.

Variety confirms that Nu Image/Millennium Films has greenlit Rambo 5 with Stallone starring and directing, repeating his duties from the previous installment...

Eureka: You Don't Know Jack Review

Posted: 30 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Clip shows are usually reserved to mark a milestone in the life of a television series such as a 100th episode. Eureka hasn’t made it there yet, but the writers apparently felt it was time to celebrate anyway, or they were just lazy when they began work on this episode. Sure one could argue that the birth of Allison’s baby is worth celebrating...

FINAL DESTINATION Takes Down Myers

Posted: 30 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

With two horror movies debuting in theaters across the nation this weekend, along with the return of Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, it wasn’t a weekend for the squeamish moviegoer. On one side, the audience could partake in gruesome 3D visuals with Warner Bros. unleashing their sequel...

Weekly Book Buzz: : New Vampire Files Novel from P.N. Elrod

Posted: 30 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Lots of great releases this week but first lets take a look at some news items from the past week…
 
…Sci-Fi legend Frederik Pohl, author and editor of hundreds of books, short stories, and collections...

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Mania News Updates

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New This Week in Anime for 09/01/2009

Posted: 30 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

This week is really kind of awkward as there is only one new title on it while the rest are all re-releases and collections. Some of it is sort of new as FREEDOM gets its second half on DVD For the first time...

Gantz Vol. #03

Posted: 30 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

You almost have to feel sorry for Kei - so many pressures from so many different directions, it's a wonder he doesn't break...

Saturday, August 29, 2009

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23.5 Degrees: Racing Toward Armageddon by Michael Baigent

Posted: 29 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

This is possibly one of the most difficult book reviews I've ever had to write, due to the overwhelming complexity and sensitivity of the subject matter. But whether you agree or not with the views expounded in

Hayate the Combat Butler Season 2 Episode #22

Posted: 29 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Nagi enters the work force. The work force trembles in fear.

What They Say
Is she the typical wealthy, capricious type...

Berserk Vol. #28

Posted: 29 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

"Beautiful, graceful, ominious, and dreadful." ...

Lair of the Beasts: From Hunter to Hunted

Posted: 29 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

What happens when those of us that pursue strange and unearthly beasts go from being the hunter to the witness, and possibly even to the hunted...

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User E-Mail: Yet Another Strange Sighting in Pennsylvania

Posted:

It appeared to be aprox. 3- 3 1/2 feet in height. As it seemed to be running fast across the lawn, it sounded heavy, like an adult human. It didn't have fur or feathers. I saw two skinny bone like legs, but didn't look as though it had feet like a human, similar to that of a bird.

Video: The Bob White UFO Object

Posted:

I've seen many shows about UFOs...this clip will make your jaw drop. You can sense the awe of the physicists who worked on the recovered object. Watch this before Youtube takes it down...

Friday, August 28, 2009

Mania News Updates

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NOVA #28 Review

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Richard Rider, aka Nova Prime, and a couple of members of the Nova Corps showed up just a little too late to save Rich’s younger brother from getting his ass handed to him by Guardian’s sister. Next thing you, a couple of Shi’ar Praetorians show up, battle ensues and the War of Kings is over. Oh yeah, and they gotta get through Blastaar too...

The Top 5 Expanded Star Wars Universe Figures

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Zombieland

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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HALLOWEEN 2 Review

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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5 Reasons Why Rob Zombie Must Be Stopped

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Musician-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie certainly has his fans, but he’s always had his detractors as well. From the release of his first feature, 2003’s House of 1000 Corpses, to this summer’s premiere of his Halloween II, Zombie has been taken to task by many critics for his graphic depictions of sex and violence...

Shigurui: Death Frenzy

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Some of the most graphic and violent scenes you'll see in anime in a long time provide the backdrop for one of the more intriguing series to hit the UK in a while.

What They Say
Two damaged warriors wear the scars of a twisted and violent past. Bitter rivals for the secrets of their master's sword and the right to his daughter...

True Tears Complete Collection (Anime Legends Edition)

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Young hearts in motion will inevitability collide.

What They Say
Shinichiro is a high school student who aspires to be a picture book author. His classmate Hiromi came to live with his family after her father died. Since then, she's bottled up her feelings and has an aura of melancholy around her. Shinichiro wants to cheer her up but doesn't know how.

One day...

Flower of Life Vol. #04

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Surprises abound along with some heart-breaking truths

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Fumi Yoshinaga
Translation: Sachiko Sato
Adaptation: Sachiko Sato

What They Say
For the whole entire year...

Lucky Star OVA

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Little more than a few additional stories...

New AGORA Trailer

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Rachel Weisz is no stranger to ancient Egypt, having taken part in Sommer's first two Mummy films. She may have skipped out of the third adventure, due to her Lovely Bones commitment but she's no stranger to the genre. And now we're getting our first look at Agora...

Aghdashloo in ADJUSTMENT BUREAU

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (X-Men: The Last Sand, House of Sand and Fog) is in talks to join the cast of Universal Pictures and MRC's sci-fi thriller The Adjustment Bureau, reports Variety. George Nolfi is directing the pic, which stars Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Anthony Mackie, from his own script. The project is being produced by Nolfi, as well as Chris Moore...

Black Lagoon Wins Best Release for April

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Black Lagoon: Second Barrage has taken the top nod for the month of April when it comes to the reader voted best release of the month. This follows two wins by Nozomi Entertainment with Aria and a Bandai Entertainment win with Code Geass. April was one of the weakest release months since early 2008 when the studios clamped down due to the economy and ADV ...

Eureka Seven Tickets Go On Sale

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

NCM Fathom and Bandai Entertainment team up again for Eureka Seven – Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers, a futuristic tale straight from Japan about mankind vs. the machine, in a special one-night event on Thursday, September 24th at 7:30 p.m. local time...

Crunchyroll to Stream Eureka Seven TV Series

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Bandai Entertainment and Crunchyroll are set to stream the hit mecha Anime series EUREKA SEVEN (episodes 1-50; subbed and dubbed) to Crunchyroll anime members and fans worldwide starting August 26, 2009.  More information can be found at www.crunchyroll...

Cooper Reveals Terrible GREEN LANTERN Voice

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 Bradley Coopers looks back at his 'Green Lantern' audition and laughs. Plus: Screenwriter talks 'Magdalena'. Screenwriters talk 'Surrogates'. Your 'Scott Pilgrim photo of the day and more! It doesn't speak the language. It holds no currency. It is your Comics2Film 9.8.28...

TWILIGHT'S Volturi Revealed

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Imagine if your loved one had the power to inflict pain on you just by merely thinking it. Yeah, that's a scary thought. And that's exactly what Dakota Fanning's character, Jane, will be able to do in Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon. The studio has been revealing a few character shots of the Volturi, a royal vampyric family based in Italy...

Isaac Lands SUCKER PUNCH

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) is nearing the completion of casting for his next fantasy, Sucker Punch. Variety reports that Warner Bros. and the director has cast Oscar Isaac to join Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone, Carla Gugino and Jon Hamm. With production expected to roll this fall...

Grace in Cruise's WICHITA

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

From a "Lost"...

Zombie Remakes THE BLOB

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Director Rob Zombie may hate remakes but that's not stopping him from jumping from one remade series to another. With Halloween 2 hitting theaters today, Variety reports the helmer's next project is a reinvention of The Blob...

Japanese Companies Acquire European Distributors

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The Japanese manga and animation powerhouses Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc. and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (Shogakukan & Shueisha Group) announced today their joint acquisition of Kaze S.A.S. (Kaze) and Anime Virtual S.A. (Anime Virtual), two of Europe’s leading distributors and licensees of Japanese animation. ...