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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


ABANDONED CARS Review

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Originally published in 2008, Tim Lane’s acclaimed Abandoned Cars will see print in softcover format in April of 2010. A collection of short stories united by the common theme of the “Great American Mythological Drama”, this graphic novel is a showcase for tales of jilted lovers, old-timey grifters, seedy bars...

10 Actors who Stood Out Like Sore Thumbs in Period Films

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

Period films and costume epics have been a staple of Hollywood since the silent era when directors were cranking their cameras by hand. Through period films we can relive great moments in history or look to the future. But not every actor is capable of looking good in a toga or a powdered wig. ...

Omamori Himari Episode #11

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Shuten-doji is closer to his goal of having the nine tailed fox revived as he sets about to a final battle against our heroes.

What They Say
Yuuto Amakawa comes from a long line of demon-slayers. Orphaned seven years ago without a single living relative, he has been protected and been able to live life as an ordinary high school boy - until his sixteenth birthday when his protection charm wears off...

Comics You May Have Missed: Black Hole

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

In the age of "helicopter parents" and umbilical cords that stretch from the womb to age 30, writer-artist Charles Burns's twisted, hyper-sexualized vision of the teenage psyche may not resonate as much as it once did. Regardless, even the pampered kids of today probably feel as alienated from their parents as any generation has, which makes Black Hole rather timeless...

Romeo x Juliet Vol. 2

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
As Neo Verona suffers under the thrall of its new masters, the fates of two star crossed lovers are about to become tragically entwined... As the citizens of the city suffer, the Capulet clan struggles to strike a blow against their enemies, and the Montagues tighten their grasp on power, an unlikely love blossoms between Romeo and Juliet - but in the face of such adversity...

Night Shift Nurses: Clinical Confessions

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The doctor is dead, long live the doctor!

What They Say
A shocking crime leads a detective to the Night Shift Nurses! Under interrogation, they reveal more than just outrageous true confessions. A debauched doctor instructed them to perform the most debased acts imaginable, all in the name of science...

Rasetsu Vol. #04

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Love confessions are starting to fly, but the responses aren&rsquo...

First MECHANIC Trailer

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

With SXSW wrapping up in Austin, director Simon West has revealed a new promo trailer for his action-adventure The Mechanic, a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film. Check it out down below. The film stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland and Christa Campbell.
 Director Simon West led from a screenplay he wrote.

Plot Concept: A reinvention of the 1972 Charles Bronson action classic "The Mechanic...

Reitman Off Ghostbusters 3?

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

We all know that Sony and Columbia Pictures is wanting to reboot the Ghostbusters franchise with a younger cast. Now let's test the theory that the original writer-producer Ivan Reitman can't involved in that passing of the torch...

Hyde Protects FIREWALL

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Espionage, intrigue, something or other. We're sure you like something in there. If you do, maybe you like the fact that Hyde Park has bought the rights to Andy McNab's Nick Stone espionage novels. The first movie will be titled Echelon and based on McNab's novel Firewall, the third of 12 books in the series.

Casting agent Bonnie Timmerman, who acquired the rights to the series in mid-1990s...

Clannad Dub Premiers

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Clannad, the series from Sentai Filmworks, will be premiering on Anime Network VOD with a full English dub, and will be available on the Anime Network’s Online Player the day after it’s VOD premiere.
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Another Movie GREEN LANTERN Revealed

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Another Movie 'Green Lantern' revealed! Plus: New cast members for 'Smurfs'. New candidate for 'Captain America'. 'Iron Man 2' in the home stretch and more! With rock-hard, tasty abs washerboard style, it's your Comics2Film 10.3...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #48

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Events are moving right along though the focus is kept small and on the action as the series continuse to gear up.

What They Say
After investigating the twisted roots of the Bradley family tree, Mustang gathers his most loyal troops. Meanwhile, Ed and his allies continue fighting Selim...

Durarara!! and Soranowoto Final Episodes Delayed

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Rob Pereyda, VP of licensing at Crunchyroll, noted on Twitter that they "will stream DuRaRaRa 25-26 and SoRaNoWoTo 13-14 the same day as Japanese home video."...

4Kids Sets Sights On More Anime

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

4Kids has had their earnings call recently and Seeking Alpha has the transcript, which came to light via Anime News Network...

Rosario+Vampire Season 2 Manga Due

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Viz Media lets fans quench their desire for stories of the undead with the premiere of the sequel to Akihisa Ikeda’s smash hit manga series ROSARIO + VAMPIRE. ROSARIO + VAMPIRE: SEASON II will be published under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint and hits stores nationwide on April 6th with a ‘T+’ for Older Teens rating and a MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN...

Kaze Hikaru Vol. #17

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
A historial romance set in the time of Rurouni Kenshin...

Vampire Cheerleaders and Paranormal Mystery Squad Announced

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Seven Seas announced two all-new supernatural manga tales, Vampire Cheerleaders and Paranormal Mystery Squad, written by Adam Arnold and illustrated by Shiei, the creative team behind fan favorite series Aoi House...

Dirty Pair Coming To America

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Nozomi Entertainment has announced the license for the DIRTY PAIR television series.
 
Two DVD box sets are planned, with the first currently scheduled for late Fall 2010. Each set will feature remastered video from the Japanese DVD release, as well as Japanese audio and English-language subtitles...

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