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Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu -Purezza- Episode #01

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Here begins the second season of a show based upon the idea that the hottest girl in school is a nerd. Yeah, like that could ever happen in real life.

What They Say
Yuto Ayase attends Hakujo Academy, a private high school in Japan. His classmate, Haruka Nogizaka, is not only very attractive, but is intelligent and rich, garnering her the title as the school's idol...

Comics on Sale October 7th

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The coolest thing ever happened this week! Petersburg, Alaska got its own comic shop for the first time ever. No more online ordering with once a month delivery! I get books from a place with that backing board smell (and hopefully a back issue sale box). Thank you Sea Monster Entertainment...

Gunparade March Vol. #1

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The mecha is fanservice, but the characters drive this show into something which could be quite a bit special.

What They Say
At the end of the Pacific War, a new enemy surfaces in the skies over Earth. The new war continues for over five decades...

SMALLVILLE - 9.3 - "Rabid" - Video

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The CW has released a clip from this Friday's zombie-tastic  episode of 'Smallville'. But first here's the summary of "Rabid", the third episode of season 9:

ZOD UNLEASHES A VIRUS INTO METROPOLIS — Zod (Callum Blue) and his soldiers release a virus into the air that turns humans into zombies.  The only way to stop it is to make an antidote from the blood of another Kryptonian...

Love*Com Vol. #13

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Now that college issues have been resolved, it’s time for Risa and Otani to tackle their next big problem.  And this time, the person who&rsquo...

Legends of the Dark Kings: A Fist of the North Star Story

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

We’ve seen Kenshiro’s story. Now, let’s see Raoh’s rise to power.

What They Say
In the wastelands following the great nuclear war, a legend grew of a man. "Hokuto No Ken,"...

Brad Anderson to direct THE LIVING AND THE DEAD

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Brad Anderson to direct 'The Living and the Dead'. Plus: 'The Flash' still running strong. Writers bail on 'Transformers 3'. Pic from 'The Losers' and more! Trying to realize there is no spoon...

The Colossal Case of the Kirby Kids

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Hot on the heels of the Marvel Comics/Disney merger as well as the news that the heirs of Jerry Siegel now own at least a portion of the Superman copyright, the heirs of Jack Kirby sent 45 notices of copyright termination to Marvel and Disney as well as Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures...

5 Star Wars Storylines That Should Be Made Into Movies

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

             
From the moment we witnessed Darth Vader’s Tie Fighter soar away from the shattered remains of the first Death Star, we were hooked. The story was far from over. Enticing us all with carrying out the adventures of Luke, Leia and Han were Kenner&rsquo...

Reynolds Chasing MOTORCADE

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Jon Cassar seems to be staying in genre territory he knows very well. The executive producer who left "24" to pursue a career in directing theatrical features has his first major gig lined up via a new action-thriller called Motorcade. Check out the plot concept below to see why someone who lead Fox's "24"...

Naruto Shippuden Vol. #03

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Gaara of the Sand has been kidnapped, and Team Kakashi are on their way! Sakura uses her skills as a medic ninja to treat the wounded Kankuro, impressing everyone with her sure and steady hands. Granny Chiyo of the Sand decides to accompany Team Kakashi, but before they can get to Gaara and the Akatsuki lair...

Paramount & Platinum Team Up

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Looks like the working relationship between Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay is becoming even closer, outside of their very profitable Transformers franchise. Variety reports the studio has signed a first-look producing deal with Michael Bay's production company, Platinum Dunes. Brad Fuller and Andrew Form also run the genre shingle...

Disney Wants REEL Magic

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Disney has preemptively snatched up the rights to a new family fantasy called Reel to Real, says The Hollywood Reporter. The pitch was by the new screenwriting team, Eric Saiet and Andrea Maywhort-Scully. With the deal being sealed before Rich Ross was officially announced as chairman of Walt Disney Studios, Casey Wolfe is overseeing for the studio.

Plot Concept: The story involves a magical film projector.


 

PREDATORS Cast Locked In

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

With Predators being fast-tracked for a summer 2010 release, we've been expecting some major casting announcements soon out of executive producer Robert Rodriguez and distributor 20th Century Fox. And that moment has arrived, with Variety revealing that Adrien Brody has been tasked to lead the heroic mercenary team who find themselves transported to the alien homeworld...

2012 Featurette Online

Posted: 07 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Just a week after Columbia Pictures unleashed a five-minute clip of Roland Emmerich's next disaster flick 2012, the studio has now revealed a behind-the-scene look on the thought process behind making some of those special effects work. Specifically...

AREA 51 Begins Next Week

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

With Paranormal Activity still thrilling audiences in select cities (you can demand it here), director Oren Peli is set to begin production next week on Area 51...

Heroes: Acceptance Review

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

In the scheme of things, this episode is a quiet one. There are a few intense moments but overall the episode is a melancholy and sort of subtle episode. Each of the heroes focused on this week has to accept who they are...

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Getting Wide Release?

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The super-low-budget super-spooky 'Paranormal Activity' is ramping up into a major phenomenon.

Aside from getting rave reviews from horror movie sites, distributor Paramount Pictures tells us the film sold out all screenings of it's first limited run where it played in seven cities across the U.S. Then it's sold all screenings in the second leg of its limited release...

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Mania News Updates

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10 Male Headaches of Anime

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Everyone has a handful of fictional characters who they just can’t stand, but in the world of anime it’s usually the women who are known for being the whining, crying, tripping, irritating pains in the you-know-what. But as much as the big breasted blockheads of anime can annoying us, there are quite a few men who annoy us even moreand here are 10 of them.
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DVD Shopping Bag: Life on Mars the Complete Series

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Rich Ross Leads DISNEY

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Looks like Walt Disney Pictures has a new leader in charge. Just a few weeks after Dick Cook and the studio parted ways, Disney has passed along the following press release.

Rich Ross, President of Disney Channels Worldwide, has been named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, it was announced today by Disney President and CEO Robert A. Iger...

Koihime Musou Episode #03

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

It seems like the girls need some cash. Obviously, trouble is sure to follow.

What They Say

With their new found friend, Kan'u and friends decide to work at a restaurant in order to cover their traveling expenses. However, Chouhi was no good at it, and decided earn money another way where she meets Bachou...

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 80-PAGE GIANT #1 Review

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

While having a flirty rendezvous with the villainess Cheetah, stalwart Justice League background character Snapper Carr rushes out to help the League after an alert goes off. Showing up just in time to see them "defeated"...

St. Dragon Girl Vol. #01

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

A pretty good romantic action comedy that could do with more comedy and action and less romance.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Natsumi Matsumoto
Translation: Andria Cheng
Adaptation: Heidi Vivolo

What They Say
Momoka Sendou (nicknamed "Dragon Girl"...

Cosplay Sex Machine

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

When Takuya acquires a doll that transforms into any girl he wants, he spends a week in heaven.

What They Say
Takuya, the nerdy kind of guy who works at a convenience store and is into cosplay idols, has led a pretty average life up till now. So according to the inverse correlation between nerdiness and chick magnetism, it's time for his world to be turned upside down...

Disgaea Vol. #2

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Whilst the plot may be slim, the laughs are plenty, and when you’ve got a colony of penguin alien doods (damn it’s catching) trying to take over the world, what&rsquo...

Sentai Filmworks Announces DecemberTitles

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Sentai Filmworks has sent out basic solicitation information for their December 2009 releases and it includes a new series that's starting up as two others wind down. To Love Ru is a twenty six episode series based on the complete manga by Saki Hasemi, and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki...

Lionsgate Shows VATICAN TAPES

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

You Maniacs know my love (or lack there of) for genre movie news with very vague plot concepts. What's even more entertaining is a new press announcement where the studio just says it's in the "vein"...

Clannad After Story Collection 2

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


Features
Japanese 2.0 LAnguage, English Subtitles

Review Equipment

Ghost Hound Complete Collection 2

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


Features
Japanese 2.0 Language, English Subtitles

Review Equipment

To Love Ru Collection 1

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


Features
Japanese 2.0 Language, English Subtitles

Review Equipment

SPLICE Clips Online

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

It's a bit hard to believe that Guillermo del Toro has enough time to produce anything, what with his schedule locked in until 2020 but here's a little horror thriller from Senator Entertainment that snuck under the radar.

FLASH Flick Falls Back

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

'The Flash' flick falls back as DC Entertainment reorganizes. Plus: New clips from 'Astro Boy' are online! 'G.I. Joe' due on DVD next month. Gigandet gears up for 'Priest' and more. On the cosmic hamster wheel to avert the latest crisis...

Conan Does Anime Again (VIDEO)

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Starz Digital Media and Manga Entertainment recently partnered with the producers of the “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” for a second time and produced another hilarious segment.  The new skit features the “Tonight Show’s” Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter, as well as Steve Sargent...

First 5 Minutes for PRINCESS

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Here's a little something for you Maniacs to pass along to your younger loved ones. And also something for you old school animation lovers since it's Walt Disney's return to the world of 2-D animation. The studio has unleashed the first five minutes of their next production, The Princess and the Frog...

FANTASY ISLAND Goes Reality?

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

We don't usually cover reality TV-based news but we thought you guys should see this one. It seems that networks and mega-reality producers are now taking on some genre classics and adapting them into that format. Variety reports that Sony Pictures TV and Mark Burnett are partnering to turn “Fantasy Island&rdquo...

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Socorro UFO Hoax Part 2: Getting Closer to the Culprits

Posted:

New investigation reveals that the likely culprits behind the Socorro UFO hoax in 1964 were part of a highly secret group of student pranksters at NM Tech. It is now learned that so extreme were some of these Techie "pranks" during the 1960s that they even caused physical endangerment.

Monday, October 05, 2009

Mania News Updates

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Dexter: Remains to Be Seen Review

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Living the Dream nearly did Dexter in last week in a couple of ways. He could have died in the car crash at the end of the episode or the dead man he was going to dispose of could be discovering doing him in by lethal injection. Between work, his family...

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #31 Review

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

When the Justice Society tussled with a ragtag team of loser supervillains, it was only a last minute save by the new Dr. Fate that kept them from getting their asses completely handed to them on a silver platter. The fight has had some lingering after effects though, namely Magog&rsquo...

Street Fighter: Digital Comic – Round 1: Fight!

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Even for a Streetfighter fan like myself, you have to ask simply one question. What was the point...

Air Master Episodes #01- #04

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Searching for the feelings she had when she was younger, Maki Aikawa delves into the world of street fighting as the Airmaster.

What They Say:

Maki Aikawa is tall, with a nice model-like figure, but is also quiet and looks like an ordinary high school girl. However, her unique life style includes being a street fighter within the dark alleyways and back streets of Tokyo. To date...

.hack//G.U. Vol. #01: The Terror of Death

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The scenario writer for the .hack//G.U. game turns to the light novel as a way to tell his stories, with suprisingly good results.

Creative Staff
Writer/Artist: Tatsuya Hamazaki and Yuzuka Morita
Translation: Gemma Collinge
Adaptation: Gemma Collinge

What They Say
"The World"...

Sola (Anime Legends Edition)

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Finally, a series with a leading man who has a legitimate reason for being empty inside.

What They Say
Yorito Morimiya is a high school student who loves to take photos of the sky. One night, he goes out to the park to take a photo of the sky as it turns from night to day, when he meets a mysterious girl named Matsuri Shihou who longs to see the blue sky...

THOR #603 Review

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Thor and Sif are reunited, but the questions remain as to where they go from here. Having been exiled from Asgard, Thor (and his earthly alter-ego Dr. Donald Blake) need to figure out not only how to find Sif an identity in the mortal world, but also how to get past the very human awkwardness of checking into a motel. Loki (on the other hand) continues to implement some very nasty business with the help of Dr. Doom...

5 Comics That Should Be Rated R Movies

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

People have been saying it for a long time: Comics aren’t just for kids anymore--especially superhero comics. Hell, even if they were for kids, the only people that are reading them are over the age of 20. So why do movie studios insist on making family-friendly superhero movies...

SMALLVILLE - 9.5 - "Roulette" - Summary

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Another DCU character arrives on Season 9 of 'Smallville' as a villain sets up her fight club in "Roulette". Here's the description of the episode from The CW:

DC COMICS’ CHARACTER ROULETTE SHOWS OLIVER HER CARDS — Oliver (Justin Hartley) is drugged and kidnapped by a woman named Victoria AKA Roulette (guest star Steph Song)...

TV Wasteland: Sanctuary Returns

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Stellan Skarsgard cast in THOR

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Stellan Skarsgard cast in 'Thor'. Plus: Ryan Reynolds talks 'Green Lantern'. Mandeville options 'Cla$$War'. New 'Iron Man 2' photo and more! Born in a house where the television's always on: it's your Comics2Film 9.10...

Biel Spotted on A-TEAM

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Just a few days after revealing the core characters of The A-Team on set...

PARANORMAL Activity Expands

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Paramount Pictures' new thriller Paranormal Activity sold out all of its Thursday thru Saturday midnight screenings in 33-cities across the country this weekend, earning a per screen of $16,000 for a total estimated gross of $535,000. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the U.S...

Audiences Ride ZOMBIELAND

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

With early positive buzz building this last month before its release, audiences made clear their choice was to take a ride to Zombieland, Sony Pictures’ zombie infested action-comedy. The film debuted on 3,036 theaters this weekend and found itself eating up $25.0 million in cash...

Stargate Universe: Air Review

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

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Weekly Book Buzz: New Sookie Stackhouse Collection

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

Another fairly big release week highlighted by Charlaine Harris’ “A Touch of the Dead” a collection of all of her Sookie Stackhouse short stories which have exploded in popularity thanks to the HBO TV show “True Blood”. 
 
…Also out this week...

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Mania News Updates

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SMALLVILLE - 9.2 - "Metallo" Review

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

A Quick Intro About Yours Truly

Greetings Smallville devotees, before I begin my review of the latest episode, “Metallo,” I feel I need to let everyone know I am not a long time fan of this particular show. That is not to say I haven’t enjoyed watching from time to time over the past 9 seasons, but I have to admit...

New This Week in Anime for 10/06/2009

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The first week of October has some good new material to be had here, such as Gundam 00, D.Gray-man and He Is My Master. There's some good collections to be had as well...

Dollhouse: Instinct Review

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

 

“Instinct” – the second episode of Dollhouse – isn’t too impressive, sadly.           Echo&rsquo...

Inu Yasha Final Act Episode #01

Posted: 04 Oct 2009 12:00 AM PDT

The search for the Sacred Jewel continues...