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Monday, March 29, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


6 Most Racist Casting Decisions in Film History

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

 
Hollywood often likes to think of itself as an agent of social progress, and occasionally the film industry really can help bring audiences to a higher state of mutual tolerance and understanding—witness, for example, the rise of Sidney Poitier in the 1960s...

Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

When a films subtitle translates into Porno Period Drama, one pretty much loses the idea that the film will be about a deep exploration of mankind and its motivations in dealing with the complexities of the world.

What They Say
Japanese cult movie guru Teruo Ishii (Horror Of Malformed Men, Blind Woman's Curse) directs this stylishly deranged adaptation of the original manga by Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf And Cub, Lady Snowblood...

One Piece Vol. #32

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The Skypiea arc comes to a grand conclusion and a new adventure begins.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Eiichiro Oda
Translation: Taylor Eagle
Adaptation: Jake Forbes

What They Say
As the epic battle between the Straw Hats and Eneru moves toward a dramatic finish...

Amazing Agent Luna Expands

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Seven Seas announced the much-anticipated continuation and expansion of its bestselling original manga series Amazing Agent Luna, which will include additional volumes of the main series as well as an all-new two volume spin-off.

Baka and Test -Summon the Beasts- Episode #07-#08

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Ahh, the romance of going to an amusement park. Will it be as fun if you're going at the point of a stun gun...

Naruto Shippuden Vol. #07

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The fights come to a conclusion, at least for this round, as most everything starts getting wrapped up for the opening chapter of Shippuden.

What They Say
In their battle with Sasori, Granny Chiyo and Sakura must make life-or-death choices to bring the puppet master down. Outside the Akatsuki hideout, Team Guy have fought the copies of themselves to the point of exhaustion, but Rock Lee's plan sets fire to their fighting spirits...

Gaiking Teaser Test Footage Released

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Ain't It Cool News is reporting on some new test CG footage that they've gotten (available at the link at different resolutions as well as an embed below) for a planned GaiKing movie, better known as Shogun Warriors among fans like myself who grew up with the toys in the late 70's and early 80's...

UNCANNY X-MEN #522 Review

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

In an attempt to make good with his new buddies the Uncanny X-Men, Magneto decides to focus the totality of his psychic ability and mastery of magnetism on one single goal: bring Kitty Pryde back. Remember Kitty...

Singer Not Directing X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Confirmed: Bryan Singer not directing 'X-Men: First Class'. Plus: Millar refuses 'X-Men 4' gig...

HOBBIT Start Unknown

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Spring 2010. Summer 2010. July 2010. At a time to be announced. Sometime by the end of the year. These are the answers we've been hearing regarding the production launch of The Hobbit and its sequel.

Sir Ian McKellen revealed to fans a few weeks back on his official website that principal photography would begin this summer...

YOUR DRAGON Flies to Top

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

It’s official that the trendy new 3D medium dominated the box office landscape in the month of March. Following upon the success of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland--which began the month taking down the top spot--DreamWorks’ 3D release of How to Train Your Dragon finished that victorious trend at the box office in the month’s final weekend...

TV Wasteland: Slimy Lizard Skin and an Evil-Looking Grin

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

Riddle me this, Caped Crusader: if you have a show which starts out very well, but undergoes a considerable ratings dip in the brief time it's on the air...

Caprica: End of Line Review

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

The stunning, show-stopping, hold-onto-your-hats-because-we're-going-to-blow-your-socks-off climax to Caprica's inaugural season hit us Friday…and, you know, it was okay, I suppose.
 
That isn't to say it wasn't worthwhile...

Spartacus: Party Favors Review

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

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Williams Helms Paranormal Sequel

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It seems the director search for Paramount Pictures' Paranormal Activity 2 is over. Executive producer Oren Peli has announced at the film's official website that helmer Kip Williams (The Door in the Floor) has been selected to direct the sequel which is planned to haunt theaters this Halloween...

Weekly Book Buzz: New Mercy Thompson Novel

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

As I was finishing up the column for the week...

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