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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


New IRON MAN 2 Artwork Online

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

There's new 'Iron Man 2' artwork online. Plus: 'Human Target' gets a date and time slot. Silver updates on 'Swamp Thing' progress. Jackson updates on 'Tintin' progress and more! The daily column that's still waiting for a V to chow a rat, it's your Comics2Film 9.11.25...

Comics on Sale November 25th

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Marvel wins again this week with the return of Powers and the long awaited wrap-up of the JMS Thor. Remember to get to the store on Wednesday or you’re stuck out in the cold without your new comics until at least Friday (although my shop is closing for the weekend). Have a happy Thanksgiving...

Genshiken 2 Box Canceled, Dirty Laundry Delayed

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Media Blasters has sent out a notice that won't surprise some fans but will sadden them nonetheless. The plans for a box to hold the Genshiken 2 series upon completely has now been scrapped so only the DVD ...

One Piece Vol. #25

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates...

Family Guy SSSDS Trailer

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Fox Home Entertainment has revealed a new trailer for Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side...

SHREK 4 First Look

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

DreamWorks Animation has given a First Look feature to USA Today for Shrek Forever After, the final installment of the series following Mike Myers' character. Director Mike Mitchell (Sky High) also sat down with the paper to discuss what the next story centers on...

Tron Video Game Debut

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

A sneak peak of the forthcoming Tron videogame has been obtained by Spike TV. Besides the footage below, there will be more on Spike TV's "Video Game Awards 2009," which premieres LIVE on Spike TV on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 PM ET. For further information on the "Video Game Awards 2009...

Jackson on HOBBIT Script

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

While at the London premiere for his next release, The Lovely Bones, director Peter Jackson updated the status of The Hobbit and its sequel. Early word indicated the script would be turned into the studio by the holidays and it seems that Jackson, director Guillermo Del Toro...

Interactive AVATAR Trailer

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

20th Century Fox and director James Cameron have unleashed a new interactive trailer for Avatar at their official website. The trailer features profiles on most of the major characters, shows off the designs of Pandora's creatures and gives you the option to download it to your computer. Check it out here...

One Piece Vol. #26

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates...

One Piece Vol. #27

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
The Straw Hats have been branded criminals for entering Skypiea without paying the toll! Their only chance for a way out is a series of challenges given to them by Kami's vassals. Meanwhile...

We Were There Vol. #08

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
I don't know if I'm following my fateâ¦â¦or going against it.But there is one thing I wantâ¦â¦and that is for Yano's wish to come true. Nanami Takahashi falls for Motoharu Yano, the most popular, carefree boy in class. For Nanami, it's first love...

S.A. (a.k.a. Special A) Vol. #14

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
he world of the SA class is turned upside down when Iori Tokiwa, a new student, transfers in and takes second place after Kei in the rankings, knocking Hikari down to third. But instead of resenting him, Hikari recognizes Iori as a kindred spirit as they both aim for the number one spot. As the two grow close, Kei must deal with a completely new experience--jealousy...

NANA Vol. #20

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Ren's drug use is spiraling out of control and he doesn't want to drag Trapnest down with him. Neither Takumi nor Reira are willing to let Ren quit the band, and both do their best to give him the time he needs to get it together. But Ren isn't sure this is something he can handle on his own...

Love*Com Vol. #16

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Risa and her friends are named to the graduation committee and get busy working on the yearbook and class performance. When Ã"tani's photos go missing from the class album and other pranks highlight his height (or lack thereof), all fingers point to Risa. Who is behind this mischief--and why...

Crimson Hero Vol. #12

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
With one of their ace players injured, Nobara and the Crimson Field girls must fight harder than ever. Their challenge is the Newcomers' Tournament...

One Piece Vol. #28

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Luffy and the crew are on the move to find the hidden gold in Upper Yard but end up getting caught in the middle of a war between Eneru, who controls Upper Yard, and the Shandia...

One Piece: East Blue 1-2-3

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
This series features Monkey D. Luffy, whose main ambition is to become a pirate. Eating the Gum-Gum Fruit gives him strange powers but also invokes the fruit's curse: anybody who consumes it can never learn to swim. Nevertheless, Monkey and his crewmate Roronoa Zoro, master of the three-sword fighting style...

REAL Vol. #07

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga. R to L (Japanese Style). With the Tokyo regionals coming up, Kiyoharu Togawa is at a crossroads...

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode #33

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The northern part of the country is beginning to be explored and it&rsquo...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Apollo's Song

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Osamu Tezuka
Translation>...

Devil May Cry Complete Collection

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

An anime adaption of the popular video game franchise is definitely got both it’s charms and flaws – fortunately it&rsquo...

POWERS ENCYCLOPEDIA Vol. 1 Review

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

As the acclaimed Powers gets ready for a launch in the form of a new first issue, Tim Daniel puts together a complete reference guide to the world created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Consisting of bios on every major character to have made an appearance in the book, this is your one stop shopping guide to get the lowdown on everyone in the series: living or dead...

Crimson Shell Vol. #01

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Trust and betrayal make up the core themes of this single-volume work.  Unfortunately, there&rsquo...

Anime Sluts

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

It’s compilation time again as material from a few shows are mashed together for just the action.

What They Say
Come and watch some of the hottest anime girls get freaky tonight! They're dripping wet from excitement and can't wait!

The Review...

Burst Angel TV/OVA Set

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Meg and Jo return in upscaled high definition with the full TV series and the OVA in one slick little collection.

What They Say
A new law and a dark underground syndicate have delivered devastating chaos to Tokyo. The city's only chance for survival is a fearless mercenary, her dangerously beautiful comrades, and a massively armed and armored mech...

Bloody Kiss Vol. #01

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

This vampire story is pretty, but little else.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Kazuko Furumiya
Translation: Monica Seya Chin
Adaptation: Lianne Sentar

What They Say
Kiyo is a struggling student who strives to become a lawyer and clear her father's name. When she inherits a mansion from her late grandmother...

The Movie Maven: Ninja Assassin, The Road and The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Tara Perry also known as The Movie Maven talks this week about upcoming releases Cormac McCarthy's The Road, Wes Anderson's The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Ninja Assassin. Hilarity ensues.  

8 Martial Arts Masters That Changed Cinema

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

There’s a lot of hype surrounding the movie Ninja Assassin premiering on November 25. It features Korean star Jeong “Rain&rdquo...

Shopping Bag: BLOOD: The Last Vampire Blu-ray

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

In June of this year I wrote about my “Anime Dilemma&rdquo...

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS Details

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Warner Bros announces 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'. Plus: Another cast member for 'Thor'. Favreau and Downey talk 'Iron Man'. Eric Powell on 'The Goon' movie and more! Everybody's movin'! Everybody's Groovin'! Folks linin' up outside just to get down with your Comics2Film 9.11...

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu -Purezza- Episode #08

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

So, now we get to see further into the world of the younger Nogizaka sister. I tremble.

What They Say

Episode 8: “I’ll Do You…”

Ordered by Mika, Yuuto goes to her all-girls middle school. Yuuto is taken by surprise when Mika&rsquo...

More AVATAR Clips Online

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

With James Cameron making promotional rounds across the globe for his sci-fi epic Avatar, fans looking forward to the film will be seeing quite a few clips popping up this week. Just a day after 60 Minutes released their interview with the director...

Spielberg for King's DOME

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Steven Spielberg and Stephen King are joining forces to develop a limited series based on King's latest supernatural thriller "Under the Dome," reports Variety. DreamWorks TV has optioned the book and is looking to set it up as an event series, likely for cable. ...

Paranormal DVD Date Set

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Despite still landing in the Top 13 of the box office as of last weekend, Paramount Home Entertainment has announced a shipping date for the home version of Paranormal Activity. The Two-Disc Blu and DVD will arrive just in time for New Year's celebrations, hitting store shelves on December 29, 2009.

The package will include a Theatrical and Unrated Version and a digital copy. After grossing $106...

Peckham Reworking DEEP SEA

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Most adventures at sea within Hollywood history deal with sinking ships but here's a thriller that takes on saving the ship. Or rather the ship's cargo. Anthony Peckham has been hired to work on the script for the DreamWorks Studios action project Deep Sea Cowboys...

Jackman Confirmed REAL STEEL

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Two months after Hugh Jackman was reported circling DreamWorks' futuristic robot boxing film, Real Steel...

Dexter: Hungry Man Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

This was a bit of a disturbing episode to watch. Sure...

One Piece Episode #427

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The Special Presentation episodes continue along as the theatrical movie draws ever closer...

Monday, November 23, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


The Dirty Dozen: 12 Hottest Villains in Comics

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

 
Superheroes would be nothing without a supervillains to oppose them and while it’s a largely male-dominated fraternity, we have more and more supervillains who are females in comic books these days. They’re not only bad, but they look good doing it! So with that in mind...

FLASH REBIRTH #5 Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The battle against the Reverse-Flash is in full force when sudden revelations and a few surprises crank the fight up to an even faster pace...

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Max Dillon has been having a rough time as of late. His power levels have been fluctuating wildly and he’s long been known as a laughing stock in the supervillain world. But to top it all off, he’s lost his life savings and he’s none too pleased about any of it. Meanwhile, DB publisher and owner Dexter Bennett has managed to engineer a government newspaper bailout...

Ruby Spears SUPERMAN DVD Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The Ruby-Spears animation studio was founded by two former Hanna-Barbera story editors and produced animates shows such as Plastic Man, Mr. T, Thundarr the Barbarian...

NANA: Complete Collection Part 2

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The ups and downs continue as Hachi realizes what kind of position she's in but unable to change herself just yet.

What They Say
Careers, friendship, love - can two bright young women named Nana manage to have it all...

The Fantastic Mr. Fox Movie Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

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Space Pirate Captain Harlock Episodes #01-#05

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Degenerate and a shadow of what it once was...

Maria†Holic Vol. #01

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

A lesbian and a cross-dresser walk into an all-girls school&hellip...

The Road Movie Review

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

Weekly Book Buzz: Your Black Friday New Releases

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

This Friday is the dreaded Black Friday, the traditional start to the Christmas shopping season and a day when all sane people stay indoors...

TV Wasteland: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

 

Thanksgiving Day means a truncated week for genre programming, as movies and holiday specials serve as filler in the place of regular programming. The pause gives us an opportunity to evaluate the various sci-fi, fantasy and horror shows out there, and to see how many of them will still be with us come May...

LOBO F/X Talk

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

'Lobo' F/X Talk. Plus: Bay loves Fox for 'Transformers 3'. 'Silver Surfer' solo story sacked. More '30 Days of Night' sequels possible. More!  A twiddler, a dreamer, a silly heart and a jabberbox, it's your Comics2Film 9.11...

FUNimation Hires Chris Moujaes

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

FUNimation Entertainment has appointed animation industry executive Chris Moujaes to the position of Director of Original Entertainment.

Chris comes to FUNimation with extensive experience in developing international co-productions, managing overseas animation production teams and creating and marketing original entertainment properties. Most recently, Moujaes was with the Austin, Texas-based animation studio Boomstar Inc....

FUNimation Trailer Roundup

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

FUNimation has a number of new releases coming up and has seen fit to spread out the trailer love for fans to their YouTube Channel with lots of things for late December and into January...

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars and Beyond

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

The finale to the era of David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, is one of the most eagerly anticipated adventures in the history of Doctor Who. ...

HOWLING Being Remade

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

It seems An American Werewolf in London isn't the only 1981 classic monster tale being remade in Hollywood. Variety reports that producers Joel Kastelberg and Moonstone Entertainment's Etchie Stroh are re-launching that other 1981 werewolf franchise under the new title The Howling: Reborn...

AVATAR's 60 Min Profile

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

If you caught 60 Minutes last night on CBS, you would have seen the series go behind-the-scenes with director James Cameron for his upcoming sci-fi epic Avatar. Not to worry if you missed because the clip is online courtesy of CBS. Check it out below...

UNCHARTED Gains New Writers

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Sony Pictures has hired two new writers to adapt the best-selling video game Uncharted: Drake's Fortune into a theatrical feature, reports Latino Review...

Joshua Jackson Chasing UFO

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

Joshua Jackson ("Fringe") will lead the cast of UFO, the feature film version of the British TV series, reports Variety. ...

Mania Interview: Viggo Mortensen Talks THE ROAD

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

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