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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Comics on Sale February 24th

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

It’s another of those awesome weeks where my wallet will cry out in fear when my stack of comic crack is placed before the register. So much good stuff, but top of the stack is Blackest Night, and Dark Wolverine. Both of those series have kept me waiting incredibly impatiently for the last several weeks. What else am I reading this week...

BATMAN 3 Scouting Underway?

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Is 'Batman 3' location scouting already underway...

Niles Revives THE SPECTRE

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Renowned horror/comics writer Steve Niles adds his special touch of terror to the first-ever animated version of The Spectre, the initial entry in the DC Showcase series of animated shorts. The Spectre is being distributed February 23 by Warner Home Video as part of the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-ray/DVD...

Clannad Limited Edition Lithograph Goes Live

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Right Stuf and Nozomi Entertainment revealed a new lithograph featuring art from the anime series Clannad. Selected via a public vote held earlier this year, the artwork depicts the characters Nagisa, Fuko, Tomoyo, Kotomi and Kyou and will be available for $49.99 on April 6...

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS - Superwoman fight!

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

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Lost: Lighthouse Review

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 

Mirror Mirror in My Sweet Digs
 
Hey Jackie boy you love your own handsomeness don’t you...

Trigun Movie World Premier at Sakura-Con 2010

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The folks at Sakura-Con have scored quite the coup for US fans attending the Seattle based convention on April 2nd to 4th by having the world premiere of the new Trigun: Badlands Rumble movie. The Japanese release date is April 24th this year so they're getting it three weeks earlier than its home country release...

Pinto Clashing With GODS

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

It seems that you can never have enough warring Greek gods battling it out on the silver screen these days. With Fox's Percy Jackson already out in theaters and Warner Bros.' Clash of the Titans set to hit theaters in April...

New Line Chasing SPEEDY

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Jumping into the world of animated feature films right there alongside the upcoming adaptation of Yogi Bear and The Smurfs...

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON TWO EARTHS Review

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Justice League: Crisis on Two-Earths is the latest original DC animated film and takes on a legacy that is forty years in the making. The idea of parallel Earths has been a staple in DC continuity since the advent of the Silver Age of comics when it was decided that the Golden Age and Silver Age Superheroes came from different Earths. Longtime DC writer Gardner Fox penned the first “Crisis&rdquo...

Stepping on Roses Vol. #01

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
A rags-to-riches romance from the creator of Tail of the Moon! Poor Sumi Kitamura⦠Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs...

OFFICE Schlub a CAPTAIN AMERICA Contender

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

It's a question that's been on the minds of fans for well over a year now: Who will play Steve Rogers in Marvel's upcoming feature film 'First Avenger: ...

Vampire Hunter D Goes Live?

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

According to the January/February issue of Marrs' Canadian horror magazine Rue Morgue via ComicBookMovie.com, Hideyuki Kikuchi is working towards a live action adaptation of his very popular and long running work, Vampire Hunter D...

Second ALICE Clip Online

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Just a few days after revealing their first clip online, Walt Disney Pictures has unleashed a second clip for Alice in Wonderland. This one focuses on Cheshire Cat voiced by Stephen Fry. Check it out below...

Kirsten Dunst is Turning Japanese

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

After several pictures from a photoshoot surfaced last year, the full on video has surfaced with Kirsten Dunst in a blue anime girl wig and sailor suit of sorts singing. The video was put together by Takashi Murakami, an artist that uses pop culture in a number of intriguing ways, and directed by ...

Anime & Manga Review Round-Up For 02/24/2010

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

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Natsume's Book of Friends Vol. #02

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Most books just describe the supernatural. This one brings it. Much to his surprise, Takashi is settling into his new home. He's even making friends at school. So when some of the other kids invite him to a test of courage at the old abandoned high school, he joins in despite his reservations...

Arata: The Legend Vol. #01

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
An action-packed shonen fantasy from the acclaimed author of Fushigi Yûgi! In a mythical world where humans and gods co-exist, Arata has the unfortunate honor of being the successor to the matriarchal Hime Clan...

Yakitate!! Japan Vol. #22

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Are you ready for the Iron Chef of bread...

New Trailer for V Return

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


DVD Shopping Bag: Richard Kelly’s The Box

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 

When The Box and The Vampire’s Assistant came out in the fall of 2009 I had very mixed feelings about seeing them. The Box by Donnie Darko’s Richard Kelly had a great premise. Push this button and receive a million dollars. The catch is someone in the world will die when you push that button. This is a heavy psychological drama and we all know that Kelly does heavy really well...

Willis Talks DIE HARD 5

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

While promoting his upcoming cop comedy Cop Out (Feb 26) to MTV, lead star Bruce Willis has revealed that sequels could be coming for his Die Hard and Unbreakable characters. In fact...

Hyde Park Seeks KILLER

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Producers of a certain horror franchise will probably testify that there is something vaguely familiar about this latest spec script getting picked up. Variety reports that Hyde Park Entertainment and Parkes/MacDonald Productions are teaming on Kenny Golde's spec script Killer. Check out the plot concept below...

Fox Picks FOURTH REALM

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Fox has picked up the rights to the sci-fi book series known as the Fourth Realm Trilogy, written by reclusive author John Twelve Hawks, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The studio has set screenwriter Alex Tse (Watchmen) to adapt. Gil Netter and Andrew Tennenbaum will produce while Joe Regal is exec producing the adaptation...

INCORRUPTIBLE #3 Review

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

In Mark Waid's setting, the human populace is so frightened by the rogue hero The Plutonian that they are willing to spend every cent they can muster in the hopes of creating safety. When Max Damage hears about a villain named Dr. Origin taking people's money and promising them super powers, he sets off to stop him. Dr. Origin is a mad scientist type and Max Damage knows this all too well. You see, up until recently, Max used to run with people exactly like this...

10 Great Out of Print Anime We Want Back

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 

We’ve compiled a list of 10 titles (and a few honorable mentions) that have disappeared that we would like to see brought back. Note that this is not a list of titles we think would sell well, but rather a list that we think everybody should see and therefore should sell well.
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I-Doll Vol. #01

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

High school punch 'n kick angst - the rock musical!

Features
Writer/Artist: Mi-Ae Choi 
Translation: Jihae Hong ...

Adventures of Young Det Vol. #02

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The introduction of this series’ heroes pales in comparison to the shocking conclusion to the prolog story arc. 

Features
Writer/Artist: Gyojeong Kwon
Translation: Soyoung Jung ...

Remember

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

A beautiful and self-indulgent work that captures moments in time for artists – and their lingering regrets...

New NIGHTMARE Poster Hits

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Warner Bros./New Line has revealed a new poster for A Nightmare on Elm Street courtesy of MySpace. Check it out down below. The first teaser, released last fall, is also down below. You can also check out four new photos

Kurokami Part 2

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Having formed a ritualistic bond between human and Tera Guardian known as a Pact, Kuro saved Keitaâs life and attained new powers. But the bond carried a price that neither Kuro nor Keita was truly aware. Through new comrades formed in battle, Keita learns that his mother might have been involved with Tera Guardians before her untimely death. With mysteries to be answered...

Inu Yasha: Final Act Episode #21

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Kagome graduates middle school and promptly enters... Naraku's bloated spider body.

What They Say
Kagome graduates from middle school and returns to the feudal era. Shippo and Kohaku stay at Kaede's village, while the rest of the gang heads out to battle Naraku...

Sketchbook ~full color's~ Episode #02

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

When Sora changes her routine, everything feels like it's slightly off and out of place.

What They Say
Sora decided to leave her home a little differently today. On her way to school, she doesn't see the usual cats. It is the beginning of an atypical day. At the Art Club, the atmosphere of class is changed by the impending arrival of Kasugano-sensei's secret weapon. Amidst the action...

Torres Gets Bad for JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Gina Torres mixes equal parts evil, sexy and powerful of conjure the hypnotic voice of Superwoman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie arriving TODAY, February 23, 2010 from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation...

DOC SAVAGE Back in Black

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

'Doc Savage' back in (Shane) Black. Plus: Cheadle talks 'Iron Man 2'. Snipes talks 'Blade 4'. Internet demands 'Solomon Kane' and more! Free and easy and feeling jake, it's your Comics2Film 10.2.23!

 

 

Shout! Factory to bring SUPER HERO SQUAD ...

Bandai Announces May Titles, More Delays

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

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Kurokami Vol. #02

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say


The Review!


Features
English Language

Review Equipment

Hayate The Combat Butler Part 5

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Hayate may have won the Butler Battle Tournament but now the school superintendent wants Hayate to join her Butler Corps of Darkness. In an effort to lure Hayate to her side, she sends her mysterious butlers to defeat. Nagi gets caught in the crossfire at the Academy Culture Fest as one the butlers hypnotizes her and now she doesnât acknowledge Hayate...

Mobile Suit Gundam Trilogy (Anime Legends)

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

What They Say
Universal Century 0079

Amuro Ray finds himself caught up in the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. He unwillingly becomes the pilot of a prototype Mobile Suit called the Gundam. Now he and the crew of the White Base will have to fight for their very lives as the enemy attempts to destroy this new weapon at all costs...

Anime & Manga Review Round-Up For 02/23/2010

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


2010 WGA Awards Announced

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Writers Guild of America, East(WGAE) and West(WGAW), have announced the winners of the 2010 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, and videogame writing at simultaneous ceremonies at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City and the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles...

Lionsgate Sees Lautner's ABDUCTION

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Lionsgate must like what they see with Shawn Christensen's thriller spec Abduction. Variety reports the studio has signed a deal to distribute the flick which will star Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga) from a screenplay by Christensen. While no director was mentioned in the report...

Sackhoff Leaving 24?

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Some "24" fans may be pleased to hear that Katee Sackhoff's stint as CTU Agent Dana Walsh may not survive past this season. While her "24" character has been bogged down with an ex-boyfriend sub-plot this season, HR is reporting that the actress has been tapped to star in ABC's untitled Richard Hatem drama pilot...

BLACKEST NIGHT: FLASH #3 Review

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Barry Allen has already had a lot come his way since writer Geoff Johns returned him to the DC Universe. Now the Blackest Night has led him to one of his stranger moments so far by having become a Blue Lantern and wielding a power ring of hope. The plague of Black Lanterns is swarming and the Earth's heroes aren't the only ones having to deal with the attack...

6 Movies That Didn't Meet the Hype

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 

 
Making a good movie ain’t easy. Even the most talented and dedicated filmmakers sometimes produce subpar work; after all, they’re only human. However, when a big-budget franchise entry turns out kind of sucky, the Hollywood publicity machine still has to claim that it’s the best thing since Citizen Kane...

Phantom Dream Vol. #03

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

In some ways a step from where the series started, Phantom Dream still can't handle balancing an overly-complex plot with a huge cast of characters...

F3: Frantic, Frustrated and Female

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Now at its third home, F3 brings out the silly hentai comedies we rarely see once again for more fans to discover.

What They Say
Most definitely a fine example of the fairer sex, Hiroe Ogawa's only flaw is that she can't have an orgasm, and not for lack of trying. Desperate to know how it feels and to share that feeling with her boyfriend, no possibility is off limits...

Blue Sheep Reverie Vol. #02

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

More gang warfare.  More boy sex.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Makoto Tateno
Translation: Sachiko Sato
Adaptation: Sachiko Sato

What They Say
In the city called Dawn is a man with the name of "Night." Every evening, Kai is embraced by the "Iron Lahti,"...

More Code Geass Acquired

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that they have licensed two new manga anthology series; Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion KNIGHTS and Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion QUEENS.

 
Knights Vol. 1, which features the subtitle “Official Manga Anthology for Girls&rdquo...

Dragon Ball: Origins 2 DS Game Announced

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Namco Bandai Games America Inc., announced that Dragon Ball®: Origins 2 exclusively for Nintendo DS™ will be available in North America this summer. A follow-up to the original Dragon Ball: Origins for DS...

Anime at New York Int'l Children's Film Festival

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

 The 13th New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) kicks off from Feb 26 through March 21st. NYICFF is North America’s largest festival of film for children and teens and stands at the forefront of a movement to define a new...

Chu-Bra Episode #08

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The fanservice kicks up several notches as it's off to the beach and the hot spring where nakedness abounds.

What They Say
'An Underwear Overnighter'
The Underwear Society goes on an overnight trip to the seaside ryokan Nayu's grandmother used to visit. The girls of the society are bursting with excitement, but their explicit conversations put Komachi on edge...

Soranowoto Episode #08

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

You almost want to watch Kanata sitting there for the whole episode waiting for that magical phone to ring.

What They Say
We open to Kanata fidgeting atop a chair. A broken bottle, wet clothes... Seeing the disarray that the mess hall is in, Kanata cannot help but think thoughts of regret and retrospection. Even doing all that...

Shocker Toys Gets FUNimation Series

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

FUNimation Entertainment announced the signing of multi-year, national licensing agreements with toy manufacturer Shocker Toys LLP, now a toy licensee for several high-profile action-adventure anime properties including Soul Eater, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.  
Shocker Toys has the rights to develop, manufacture...

Strong Confirmed for GREEN LANTERN

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Mark Strong confirmed for 'Green Lantern'. Plus: New 'Kick-Ass' posters. Live-action  'Ashita no Joe' in the works. 'Human Target' episodic info and more! In the middle of winter...

One Piece Episode #439

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

They can't be serious, can they?

What They Say
The great Ivankov is Luffy's only chance for survival...

FMA: Brotherhood available for DTO on PlayStation Network and Zune Marketplace

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Elric brothers are back...

New This Week in Anime for 02/23/2010

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

It's a somewhat light week for releases this week though there are some good things to check out for the discriminating anime fan. FUNimation kicks things off with the second season of the Tower of Druaga from Gonzo while Media Blasters brings out the original show that became part of Voltron's Vehicle season with Armored Fleet Dairugger...

First ALICE Clip Online

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

With the Tim Burton's 3D fantasy adventure set to premiere in theaters in two weeks, Walt Disney Pictures has unleashed a full clip for Alice in Wonderland courtesy of MySpace. Check it out down below. The film stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Mia Wasikowska, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Christopher Lee...

Andrew Koenig Missing

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Some terrible news has hit the Mania family this weekend as Andrew Koening, a friend of the website and son of Star Trek's Walter Koenig, has gone missing.