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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Interview With Mink

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Christopher "mink" Morrison is a man of many talents. Besides working on the comics Dust and 13 Chambers, he's also a director of film and music video. His latest project, Shinjuku, is a novel with illustrations by famed artist Yoshitaka Amano. It tells the story of Daniel Legend, a bounty hunter on a mission to find and rescue his estranged sister. We caught up with mink to ask him about Shinjuku, his creative process...

9 Other Kids Who Kick-Ass!

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

 
Mark Millar’s comic-based film Kick-Ass is soon to premiere in theaters and in honor of its release, we wanted to take a look at some other kids who kicked ass in films. We think we’ve come up with a pretty eclectic list from pint-sized ninjas to superheroes to near god-like kids. So read on and enjoy our list of nine other kids who kick ass...

Mermaid in PIRATES 4

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Watch out for those tricksy mermaids if you're living out on the open sea. Walt Disney Pictures has announced that French actress Astrid Bergè...

Elkins Helms GEORGIA Haunting

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Editor Tom Elkins is stepping into the director's chair for the first time with A Haunting in Georgia...

PVP Vol. 7: LEVELS UP TPB Review

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Collecting all the strips from 2007, PVP ranges through all things geeky and fandom oriented with a knowing wink and smile as it mildly skewers it...

Appleseed

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It's hard to believe it's been six years, but Appleseed returns to the market in high definition for the first time along with a new dub to tie it to the sequel.

What They Say
Plucked from the last battlefields of the final war, mercenary Deunan Knute finds herself pressed into duty with the ESWAT, defenders of the Utopian city of Olympus...

Astro Boy: The Movie

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

A classic Japanese property gets another adaptation into Western media with a new CG film based on Tezuka's tale of a young robot boy.

What They Say

Blast off with Astro Boy, the thrilling tale of a true hero...

How to Capture a Martini

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Intoxicating title.  ...

Arata: The Legend Vol. #01

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Two look-alike boys from parallel worlds trade places and struggle to adjust to their new lives.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Yuu Watase
Translation: JN Productions
Adaptation: Lance Caselman

What They Say
An action-packed shonen fantasy from the acclaimed author of Fushigi Yû...

NHL Making an Anime Deal?

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Note: It appears that the writer of the article linked to below, Doc Stradler, is a first time writer for The Bleacher Report and this was his first article and is quite likely sarcasm. The site itself is quite legit with heavy sports coverage under ownership from CBS...

CAPTAIN AMERICA Gets His Lady

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

'Captain America' gets its leading lady. Plus: A 'Kick-Ass' round up. 'Iron Man 2' nuts and bolts. Sony denies 'Green Hornet' problems and more! Its shadow the only thing that walks beside it...

BATMAN: BRAVE & THE BOLD - "Gorillas in our Midst"

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It's Gorilla warfare when animal heroes attack on this week's new episode of 'Batman: The ...

House of Five Leaves Episode #01

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It's the days of the samurai and a very timid ronin now finds himself employed by a gang who deals in some unsavory things.

What They Say
Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu's life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi...

Vampire Hunt D Manga Hits PSP

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

IDW Publishing and Digital Manga Publishing forge ahead in the world of digital comics today by bringing the first manga title to Sony’s hot new PSP Digital Comics offering: Vampire Hunter D, as part of continued growth to become one of the best selling manga titles globally. Vampire Hunter D first gained notoriety when it landed ashore as an anime property in the late 1980&rsquo...

Heroman Episode #03

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The Skrugg have landed and they're spearheading a fairly decent Hollywood style invasion.

What They Say
The giant saucer that appeared in the skies of Center City begins sending tons of Skrugg down to the ground. Even with the military in wait, they were no match for the onslaught, and the people could do nothing but escape. After Joey stands in shock watching the neighborhoods being destroyed, he and Psy head to Joey's grandmother's house...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #52

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It's all about the action again as the various arcs that are ongoing pick up the pace with full on confrontations.

What They Say
With a Philosopher's Stone in his possession, Alphonse fearlessly engages Pride and Kimblee. Elsewhere...

Animate USA Offers Libre Manga on Kindle

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Animate U.S.A., Inc. is very pleased to announce that English versions of Libre books have been released for  the Kindle Store on Amazon now...

Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Licensed

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Bandai Entertainment announced on Twitter this morning that they've acquired the rights to the film, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.Bandai has previously released the first season of the series and has acquired the second season...

Simulcast Partnership with Fuji TV for NoitaminA Block Announced

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

FUNimation Entertainment is partnering with the leading and largest Japanese broadcast television network, Fuji Television Network, Inc., to simulcast anime series featured in its late-night noitaminA programming block airing in Japan on Thursday nights. The partnership gives the American anime leader rights to the online streaming and simulcast of the series in noitaminA in the U.S...

Afro Samurai Invades PSN Home

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Afro Samurai is now showing in the PlayStation®Network HOME network for free. Watch the first episode of Afro Samurai in the PlayStation®Network HOME theater.  Starting April 15th you can walk your happy little avatar into the virtual theater space to enjoy the intense action of Afro Samurai courtesy of FUNimation, GONZO and Sony.  It&rsquo...

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