Month: July 2004 – page 7

Spider-Man's original voice speaks

In addition to reviewing the Spider-Man: The ’67 Collection DVD set, Superhero Hype! talks with Paul Soles, the original voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man for the 1967-70 Spider-Man animated series.

Info on upcoming animated DVDs

TV Shows on DVD has the details and cover art for the DVDs of The Wild Thornberrys, Teen Titans, and Static Shock.

Bakshi's Wizards

DVD Toons has finally gotten around to {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/317 reviewing Ralph Bakshi’s 1977 fantasy Wizards}}, though they don’t seem too bothered by having to wait for their copy. “If you know Bakshi’s work, or have ever heard of his infamous style, then you’ll have a pretty good idea of what to expect here. Surreal, badly […]

Ghost In The Shell II featurette

The {{link http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/pressrelease.php?id=439 Anime News Network}} announces that there will be an “exclusive screening of a behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of Ghost In The Shell II: Innocence, plus an exclusive first-look at the film’s trailer only at the Anime Expo 2004 on Saturday, July 3 at 4pm in Video Room 1. AX2004, taking place […]

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Fox to pen Bratz for Fox

The Hollywood Reporter reports that scribe Dana Fox will write the feature film based on MGA Entertainment’s Bratz fashion dolls, for 20th Century Fox. Blending live-action elements with some traditional or computer animation, the plot for the movie remains a secret, although it will focus on the theme of girl power.

More Sky Captain early reviews

Appearing at Ain’t It Cool News are another batch of reviews for Sky Captian and the World of Tomorrow. “The film is really so much fun, it seemed as though the filmaker didn’t really want it to end,” says Sean Gallagher. Meanwhile, Drago offers a slightly-less enthusiastic review, stating, “Is the story great? Not particularly, […]

UPDATED: Faster than a speeding asteroid…

Something interesting has appeared on Michael Bay’s official website. Is this an indication of a future project, perhaps? UPDATE: Superhero Hype! indicates that in answer to Superman’s logo being removed from Michael Bay’s website, Warner Brothers has responded that McG is still involved with the Superman film, while the rumors of Bay’s involvement are “absolutely […]

Dead men tell no tales; Living men, on the other hand, tell quite a bit

About.com has a new article where producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals some more information about the two upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean sequels, including the fact that plans to film the two movies back-to-back could change. And, in an apparent nod to Weekend at Bernie’s II, Bruckheimer hints at the possible return of Geoffrey Rush’s character, […]

Spider Man 2 sets box office record in one day

After just one day in release, our new favorite red and blue spandex hero of the sticky web has already wrapped up The Return Of The King for the biggest Wednesday opening ever, with over $38 million according to Box Office Mojo. Could it make it make back its cost of $200m in just one […]

Does whatever a spider can: The '67 Collection reviewed

DVD Toons’ Rand Cyrenne cracks open the Disney DVD release of Marvel’s {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/316 Spider-Man: The ’67 Collection}}, six discs of original animated adventures. “When I was eight years old, I was unaware that Spider-Man was a revolutionary character. Watching Spider-Man was a bit unsettling, since I could not rely on him always coming out […]

New Miyazaki DVDs delayed till 2005

Well what can you do when the Mouse House has the golden keys to the vault? Just wait I guess. Check out The Digital Bits for more info.