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Friday, November 20, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Idris Elba Guards THOR's Asgard

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Idris Elba guards 'Thor''s Asgard as Heimdall. Plus: 'Kull' movie in the works...

White Penning SANTA WARS

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Nothing brings out that holiday cheer and the spirit of gift-giving like warring factions of a Santa union. Or so Paramount Pictures believes. Variety reports the studio and producer Scott Rudin have hired screenwriter Mike White to flesh out a comedic story to Santa Wars. Rudin will produce along with Mike White and his Rip Cord Prods. Rudin and White worked together previously on School of Rock and Orange County...

Peter Iliff Writing GLADIATORS

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Screenwriter Peter Iliff (Patriot Games, Point Break) has been tasked to write theatrical version of American Gladiators, based on the TV show that's been around since 1988.  Scott Mednick is producing while "American Gladiators"...

UNDERWORLD 4 Gains Writer

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment have hired "The Shield"...

Pitt Takes on DARK VOID

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Brad Pitt's Plan B shingle is set to produce a theatrical adaptation to Capcom's video game Dark Void. HR's Risky Biz Blog reports that Reliance BIG Entertainment and Plan B shingle are developing a film version...

Toy Maniac's Top Ten Play Sets

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

Well it is here. I have danced around the issue for some time but I have finally gathered my own Top Ten Play Sets list. I did a piece over a year ago questioning where the play sets have gone. It seems now that Hasbro, the only producer to even touch bigger toys...

Succeeding in Comics without Success

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

There are a million pieces about how difficult it is to succeed in comics. This week’s No-Fly Zone is our contribution to an admittedly cynical body of blog posts and editorials about how brutal the business can be. But, there’s inspiration to be found in this week’s piece, so fear not.

Succeeding in any creative field is difficult. From comics to music, everyone wants in. Art is fun. It can be glamorous...

PUNISHER #11 Review

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Never let it be said that Norman Osborn doesn’t make good on his promises. Frank Castle took his shot and missed and made it on Norman’s list. As this issue opens, Frank has been torn to shreds by Daken and left for dead, but before the H.A.M.M.E.R. goons can salvage the pieces, a group of those little mutate guys that used to hang around with Mole Man gather ‘em up and take what&rsquo...

10 Unforgettable Werewolf Transformation Scenes

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

No Werewolf film is complete without “the transformation” scene. You know the drill. Fangs jutting through lips, clothes spontaneously shredding and a whole mess of grizzly, matted fur suddenly appearing out of nowhere. Such are the ways that humans turn into wolves.
 
After more than 90 years since the first werewolves of silent film...

New AVATAR Featurette Online

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

20th Century Fox has unleashed a new featurette for James Cameron's upcoming sci-fi epic Avatar courtesy of IGN Movies. The adventure stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Matt Gerald, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Alonso...

Defenders arrive on SUPER HERO SQUAD

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Marvel has released details of this weekend's 'Super Hero Squad Show', which features the formation of The Defenders as they rally against the evil.....

Ciao Ciao Bambino

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Soon after taking a part-time job as a cram-school lecturer, Yoh meets Yuta, a boy of peerless beauty...

La Satanica Vol. #01

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
"My fingers are definitely sweet!" High school student Matsushima has been wanting to open up his heart to his best friend, Mashita, so when Mashita comes right out and says that, he sends Matsushima's heart reeling...

Selfish Mr. Mermaid Vol. #02

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
The perverted king of the seas never ceases to make Kanan cry when making love to him...

Blue Sheep Reverie Vol. #02

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
In the city called Dawn is a man with the name of "Night." Every evening, Kai is embraced by the "Iron Lahti," opening himself to him. It's unclear if that can truly be called love, but that doesn't even matter anymore. Kai doesn't just want to be held softly and treated sweetly...

Aristocrat and the Desert Prince

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
In the luxurious Middle Eastern kingdom of Kassina, Takeyuki, "The Desert Hawk," kidnapped by bandits for his beauty, in turn kidnaps Said, the young man with the blue eyes. With eyes that no one's heart can escape from and a voice that sends chills down spines...

Fairy Tail Vol. #09

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Stylish wizard Loke is the ladies' man of the Fairy Tail guild...

Ninja Girls Vol. #02

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
RaizÃ' is heir to the once-powerful Katana family, and his loyal and lethal new companionsâ"a band of beautiful female ninjasâ"are determined to restore the family to power. That means the hopelessly dorky RaizÃ' must marry a wealthy bride...

Negima!? neo Vol. #04

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Negi Springfield is a true prodigy: not only is he a teacher at age ten, he's also a powerful magician! Negi's in charge of a bevy of beautiful girl students...

Great Place High School Vol. #01

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
It's the renowned Great Place Academy, home of the most famous, most terrifying student council president, Rin Amanohara, and vice-president, Eichi Shidoh. Is there anyone - within the school or without - brash enough to oppose them...

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