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• 10 G.I. Joe Figures You’ll Never See
• KICK-ASS vs. KICK-ASS
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #25 Review
• 10 Board Game Movies That Should Never Be Made
• Kiki's Delivery Service
• Phantom Dream Vol. #04
• Word of Words Worth Perfect Collection
• Ichiban Ushiro No Daimo Episode #05
• James Becomes the BOOM
• DARK TOWER Moving Forward
• Durarara!! Episode #16
• Spirited Away At Children's Film Festival
• The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus DVD Review
• Hikaru no Go Episode #46
• Editorial: Honesty in Packaging
• Fringe: Brown Betty Review
• First Look: THOR!
• 9 Clips from ROBIN HOOD
• CHUCK Fans Rally Support
• Agron Joins NUMBER FOUR

10 G.I. Joe Figures You’ll Never See Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   This week Shout Factory has released the complete second season of G.I. Joe on DVD. While watching the “Serpentor Season&rdquo...

KICK-ASS vs. KICK-ASS Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Director Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass didn't exactly run roughshod over How to Train Your Dragon at the box office last weekend. It only beat it for the top spot by a small margin. But, it signals an interesting direction for movies adapted from comics. The book is from Marvel's Icon--an imprint for creator-owned comics--so let's not kid ourselves. This isn't some kind of victory for the underground. But, Mark Millar and John Romita...

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #25 Review Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT After spending months on the run as a fugitive from Norman Osborn and wiping his brain as though it were a faulty hard drive, Tony Stark is back in control of his mind and his bodily functions and the Invincible Iron Man ponders his next step. He&rsquo...

10 Board Game Movies That Should Never Be Made Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT It may have taken 25 years, but the trend started with Clue has finally started catching on.  A remake is in the works along with film versions of Monopoly, Battleship, Risk, Candyland and even a film based on the Ouija Board.  It's left many scratching their heads, but being the entrepreneurial folks that we are...

Kiki's Delivery Service Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT A heartwarming tale of overcoming adversity and finding one's place in the world. What They Say Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city...

Phantom Dream Vol. #04 Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Phantom Dream speeds towards its conclusion, and while there's some emotional impact, it feels more disjointed than ever. Creative Staff Writer/Artist: Natsuki Takaya Translation: Beni Axia Conrad Adaptation: Ysabet MacFarlane What They Say Tamaki Otoya is the last in a line of ancient summoners tasked to battle evil forces that threaten mankind...

Word of Words Worth Perfect Collection Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Two hentai shows combine into one release to give us a Perfect Collection of fantasy hentai anime at long last. What They Say At the beginning of all things, the gods forged two worlds: the World of Light and the World of Shadow. Between the two was carved the divine Words Worth Tablet. If this Tablet is ever read, the two Worlds will join and become complete...

Ichiban Ushiro No Daimo Episode #05 Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The treasure hunt kicks into high gear as Akuto and the gang head deeper down the trail. What They Say Students keep getting hurt as they try to find the treasure on the map Keena put up. Akuto, in his role as disciplinary committee member, insists that they give up looking, but a girl named Teruya Eiko appears suddenly and he ends up having to find it himself. Akuto, Korone...

James Becomes the BOOM Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Columbia Pictures has signed Kevin James to lead the action-comedy Here Comes the Boom, based on a story the comedic actor wrote with Rock Reuben. Variety reports that Salma Hayek is circling the female lead in the film while Adam Sandler and Todd Garner are on board to produce. The project is set to begin shooting in January. The plot is being kept under wraps but the title should indicate that it will likely involve action...

DARK TOWER Moving Forward Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT It looks like the debate as to whether to adapt Stephen King's The Dark Tower series into a movie franchise or a television series is over. The solution...

Durarara!! Episode #16 Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The object of Saika's attentions comes into full view and it's turning into quite a nasty situation What They Say Anri was the slasher's target. Kadota and the gang happened to see her get attacked and went to save her. Shizuo and Celty joined in, and the slasher was at last defeated and his identity revealed. But their relief lasted only for a moment, as Celty is stunned at the chatroom log she says...

Spirited Away At Children's Film Festival Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Thew New York International Children's Film Festival has launched a new Weekends@IFC program where every Saturday and Sunday at 11am they'll offer various films. The program is getting a boost in May with the anime arrival of Miyazaki's Academy Award winning feature, Spirited Away, as well as the film Mia & The Migoo...

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus DVD Review Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   In “the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”, Dr. Parnassus (Plummer) has made a deal with the devil (Waits) for immortality. But after living for thousands of years Parnassus desires to be mortal again and take a wife. The deal comes with a price. If he ever has a daughter, she is to be turned over to the Devil on her sixteenth birthday...

Hikaru no Go Episode #46 Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The end of the pro exam is here and the tension are incredibly high. What They Say It's down to the wire as to who will make it into the world of the pros. Will Hikaru upset Ochi, the newly crowned pro, or will Isumi sneak by with his four losses.....

Editorial: Honesty in Packaging Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT One issue that Hollywood hasn't had to deal with too much outside of a very small handful of releases out of their total Blu-ray output is one that anime is going to have to deal with more and earlier. And that problem is that of upscales and the marketing of them to fans, but also how fans will react to them and how they should react to them...

Fringe: Brown Betty Review Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   Sorry, people, but you really couldn’t classify this episode of Fringe – called “Brown Betty...

First Look: THOR! Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The first photo of 'Thor' hits the web. Plus: The 'Jonah Hex' trailer is now online! 'Iron Man 2' reactions and predictions. 'Incognito' gets a movie deal and more! The daily column that wishes the just-announced 'Lockjaw' movie was about its favorite Marvel character...

9 Clips from ROBIN HOOD Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT With Ridley Scott's Robin Hood poised to strike theaters on May 14, Universal Pictures has passed along 9 clips from the action-adventure. Check them out below. The film stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt, Matthew Macfadyen, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Lea Seydoux, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Alan Doyle, Danny Huston and Max von Sydow. Director Scott led the production from a script by Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris, Brian Helgeland...

CHUCK Fans Rally Support Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Another TV season ending, another show we cover on that infamous cancellation bubble. HR is reporting that "Chuck" fans are hoping to sway opinion over at the NBC offices this Monday by staging themed flash mobs in at least four cities. In Chicago, Seattle, San Diego and Philadelphia, "Chuck"...

Agron Joins NUMBER FOUR Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Just a week after Teresa Palmer was enlisted into D.J. Caruso's sci-fi adventure I Am Number Four...

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• Grace, Gere Chase The DOUBLE
• First SCREAM 4 Teaser Poster
• Fox Remaking COMMANDO
• New SPLICE Trailer Cuts In
• 8 80's Horror Remakes Evaluation
• Ral Grad Vol. #04
• Le Portraite Petite Cossette
• Castle in the Sky
• New INCEPTION Poster Online
• Heroman Episode #05
• Viz Media Rolls Out Unreleased Hikaru no Go Anime Episodes
• House of Five Leaves Episode #03
• Tatami Galaxy Episode #02
• More Yawara Still Unlicensed
• Reborn! Episode #181
• IRON MAN 2 Cast Interviews
• Heroes: 10:00am – 11:00am Review
• Naruto: Shippuden Episode #158
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #54
• Nozomi Announces August Slate Of Releases

Grace, Gere Chase The DOUBLE Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Richard Gere and Topher Grace are teaming up, cold war style, in The Double, an espionage thriller for Hyde Park and Imagenation Abu Dhabi. Variety reports the project will mark the directorial debut of writer Michael Brandt...

First SCREAM 4 Teaser Poster Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT A year before the ghostface once again slashes his (or her) way into theaters, Dimension Films and Entertainment Weekly have revealed the first teaser poster for Scream 4...

Fox Remaking COMMANDO Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Just a few days after Mania contributor Hanso called out Commando as one of his 14 Guilty Pleasure Movies...

New SPLICE Trailer Cuts In Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Warner Bros. Pictures has unleashed a new trailer for their sci-fi thriller Splice courtesy of MySpace. Check it out down below, Maniacs. Directed by Vincenzo Natali, the film stars Adrien Brody...

8 80's Horror Remakes Evaluation Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT     If there’s one thing Hollywood hates, it’s an original idea. Why take a chance on something new when you can regurgitate an old stand-by and cover your bases? Nowhere is that adage more ruthlessly applied than with horror films...

Ral Grad Vol. #04 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The final volume of Ral Grad climaxes early and limps toward the finish. ...

Le Portraite Petite Cossette Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT A tragic love from the past that seeks closure, Cossette's finally found a man who may die for her. What They Say What happens when the face you see in a reflection isn't your own...

Castle in the Sky Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT An adventure full of wonder and flight. What They Say This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy, however...

New INCEPTION Poster Online Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Warner Bros. Pictures has unleashed a new theatrical poster for Christopher Nolan's Inception. Check it out down below and see the previously released posters here and here. You can also watch the trailer

Heroman Episode #05 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The invasion continues but the odds are slowly changing a little as Denton creates a new device to help fight against the Skrugg. What They Say Against the rolling sphere that continues to destroy the city, Joey and the others could do nothing but barely hold its progress. Joey is determined to not leave the Skrugg alone, and leaps into the fray again even without a plan...

Viz Media Rolls Out Unreleased Hikaru no Go Anime Episodes Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Toward the end of 2007, Viz Media finally eked out one last volume of Hikaru no Go after moving it to a terrible release schedule and then never spoke of the show again. Like a few other dropped before their time releases, the company moved on to other titles and worked from there, often refining their release strategy based on what they learned. With their recent push on Hulu and their own VizAnime...

House of Five Leaves Episode #03 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Masanosuke continues to be drawn further into Yaichi's world, willingly enough unless he's truly that obtuse. What They Say Thanks to Yaichi...

Tatami Galaxy Episode #02 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Our nameless ronin goes for a new circle through which to meet people and ends up in even more unusual circumstances. What They Say The not-so-lovable loser and his misanthropic sidekick Ozu use hidden cameras in an attempt to overthrow the head of the campus movie circle. Glorious revolution is the goal...

More Yawara Still Unlicensed Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT AnimEigo's Robert Woodhead made a new posting on Twitter today talking about the status of their release of Yawara, A Fashionable Judo Girl. The company released the first set of 40 episodes back at the end of 2008 with no word about any follow-up sets since then, which is closing in on eighteen months...

Reborn! Episode #181 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The latest succession test ha the gang heading to an amusement park where they must face multiple challenges given as Verde messes with all of it. What They Say It's Lambo's turn to take his succession test, which takes place at an amusement park. The first generation Lightning Guardian, Lampo, is very lazy...

IRON MAN 2 Cast Interviews Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT We've got 'Iron Man 2' cast interviews. Plus: A major 'Thor' spoiler is revealed! 'Spider-Man' reboot talk. Additional actors for 'Smurfs' and more! World, you're holding back...

Heroes: 10:00am – 11:00am Review Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   It seems like with 24 there are a few episodes of all out action and then there’s an episode of character resetting that must be done to prepare for the next big twist. This is one of those character episodes. It&rsquo...

Naruto: Shippuden Episode #158 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The Akatsuki's quest to gain all the Jinchuriki has brought them to the Hidden Leaf village for a full on attack. What They Say The Leaf Village is under heavy attack from Pain and Konan. Hearing the Akatsuki attack...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #54 Posted: 29 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Hell hath no fury like Mustang unleashed. What They Say As Envy writhes within the firestorm unleashed by Mustang's vengeful rage, Hawkeye must take drastic measures to prevent the Flame Alchemist's hatred from burning out of control...

Nozomi Announces August Slate Of Releases Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Nozomi Entertainment and Critical Mass made their solicitation news for August today and each of the labels has a re-release to it, though the Nozomi release is a price-down. Nozomi's bringing out the fun science fiction title Lost Universe, which is by the creator of Slayers, while Critical Mass is bringing out another former Anime 18 title with Stepmother's Sin...

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• G.I.JOE Forever!
• LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #2 Review
• Summit Confirms Breaking Dawn Director
• Samurai Harem: Asu No Yoichi Complete Collection
• Naruto: Shippuden Vol. #08
• Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 01
• King of RPGs Vol. #01
• V: Heretic’s Fork Review
• 10 Great Overlooked Performances in Comic Book Films and TV Shows
• Paramount Fires HEATSEEKERS
• Detroit area fans: See IRON MAN 2!
• IRON MAN 2 Spoilers and Reviews
• Happy Town: In This Home On Ice Review
• Vampire Knight Set For July
• Guggenheim Revises LEONARDO
• TITANS, JOURNEY Sequels for WB
• Chuck: Chuck Vs the Honeymooners Review
• Trejo's PREDATORS Clip
• DW Approves DRAGON Sequel
• Murray on GHOSTBUSTERS 3

G.I.JOE Forever! Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Free Comic Book Day is like our own special geek holiday and it’s only one week away. While there are many interesting offerings from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Boom...

LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #2 Review Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT In the years following several vicious terrorist attacks in which ten millon Americans lost their lives, the United States government has taken drastic measures to protect the safety of its citizens. The first is the switch from paper money to fiduciary charge cards, a step that will allow Feds to keep a watchful eye on all monetary transactions. The second is the American Peace Initiative signal...

Summit Confirms Breaking Dawn Director Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. To be broken up into two films, the fourth installment is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg, and will star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt...

Samurai Harem: Asu No Yoichi Complete Collection Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT When a samurai from the mountains comes down to the big city to train, he gets quite the education when he moves in with four sisters...

Naruto: Shippuden Vol. #08 Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT It’s a period of rest and recovery for the gang as they figure out how to prepare for their next mission. The Review...

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 01 Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT The hero is back and he’s all grown up.  ...

King of RPGs Vol. #01 Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT An RPG addict plays games, becomes an angry nerd and then.....

V: Heretic’s Fork Review Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   This episode of “V” is good, but not great. It’s a little bit of a letdown compared to last week’s outstanding episode. That aside, it is a decent episode...

10 Great Overlooked Performances in Comic Book Films and TV Shows Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT     When comic and fantasy fans think about the best adaptations from artistic to live mediums, there’s always certain performances which are mentioned as the most memorable. Some like Christopher Reeve&rsquo...

Paramount Fires HEATSEEKERS Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT George Mahaffey's action screenplay Heatseekers has been picked up by Paramount Pictures for a reported six figures, says the Hollywood Reporter. As part of their first-look deal signed last year, Michael Bay's shingle Platinum Dunes is coming on board to oversee the project. Dunes execs Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are producing along with Bay...

Detroit area fans: See IRON MAN 2! Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Wanna see 'Iron Man 2' early...

IRON MAN 2 Spoilers and Reviews Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT 'Iron Man 2' spoilers and reviews. Plus: Director Kevin Munroe talks 'Dead of Night'. Platinum inks 'Blood Nation' deal. 'Jonah Hex' poster debuts and more! A flippin' rerun...

Happy Town: In This Home On Ice Review Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   Happy Town – created by Alias writers Josh Applebaum, André Nemec, and Scott Rosenberg – is the pet name for a town called Haplin, MN. As the ads have been saying for the past several weeks...

Vampire Knight Set For July Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT According to ICv2, Viz Media is set to release Vampire Knight on DVD this coming July. The first volume is set for a July 20th date at a surprising price for the company of just $19.97. Viz Media has been releasing singles of other shows, such as Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden, at a $24.97 price point alongside season set box sets and it appears that Vampire Knight will follow this formula...

Guggenheim Revises LEONARDO Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Writer-Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern, "Flash Forward"...

TITANS, JOURNEY Sequels for WB Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT A contagion of sequel-itis is traveling around the offices today at Warner Bros. Pictures...

Chuck: Chuck Vs the Honeymooners Review Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT   The final episode of Chuck prior to the hiatus would have been a really solid season finale, or even series finale, but the writers had to come up with a handful of additional episodes. Now, we’re into those episodes and hopefully this installment doesn’t set the tone for the remaining installments for the season. It’s not a bad episode...

Trejo's PREDATORS Clip Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT 20th Century Fox has revealed their latest behind-the-scene clip for Predators, this time revolving around Danny Trejo's character Cuchillo. You can check it out down below. The studio has already unleashed character clips for Adrien Brody...

DW Approves DRAGON Sequel Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Despite a slow start at the box office last month, DreamWorks Animation's 3D adventure How to Train Your Dragon has earned $372.2 million after 32 days of release. That seems to be enough coin for studio CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg who announced a plan to have a sequel into theaters by the latter half of 2013...

Murray on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT Despite donning those old Ghostbusters duds in last year's Zombieland and numerous reports of Columbia Pictures gearing up for a third installment of the franchise, original star Bill Murray doesn't seem too confident on the prospects. While out on the press circuit promoting his next film Get Low...

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