Updates for 5-11

Evil Dead: A Fist Full of Boomstick

Ash finally returns to the video gaming world after a poor first effort in 'Hail to the King'. Playstation Magazine ran a short piece this month announcing THQ's next effort, tentatively titled  "Evil Dead: A Fist Full of Boomstick".  Hardly any details are known now other than the game is scheduled for release sometime in 2003 and development will be done by Vis (State of Emergency).  We will let you know more details as we hear them.

Updates for 5-10

Buffy Series 5 Revealed

And it looks like MAC is sticking to it's character favorites formula rather than Demons and Vampires.  Early word has it that Series 5 will be made up of a much needed new version of Willow, her lovable but doomed lover Tara, and the Military's favorite Boy Scout, Riley Finn.

We'll have pics and more details as they become available.  

CLICK HERE for more Buffy.

Updates for 5-9

Resident Evil DVD specs revealed

The disc features a 2.35;1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, English and French 5.1 Dolby surround tracks, an audio commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson and the cast, five making-of mini-featurettes, a Slipknot music video, filmographies and trailers. Retail is $27.95. Catch it on July 30th. Thanks to DVDFile. - Bishop

'Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled' images and info

Go over to Bloody Disgusting to read this story about the fourth 'Wishmaster' movie, and see some images and a plot synopsis of the film, which hits video on June 10. - Bishop

'House of the Dead' starts filming, releases cast info

Filming has just begun in Vancouver on the latest video game movie adaption. Director Uwe Boll has announced the cast of youngsters in the film including Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Will Sanderson, Sonya Salmona, Enuka Okuma, and Hungarian/Mexican actress Ona Grauer in the lead role of Alicia. A few better-known actors such as Jurgen Prochnow 'Air Force One', 'Judge Dredd') and Clint Howard ('Ed TV', 'Apollo 13') have also joined. Thanks to Dark Horizons. - Bishop

Another 'Ghost Ship' set report

Part 2 of Dark Horizons' report from the set of the Halloween horror film is here. - Bishop

And a new 'Final Destination 2' set report, too

Coming Attractions has a third segment of their 'Final Destination 2' report now online. - Bishop

Claire Danes joins 'Terminator 3'

Claire Danes has replaced Sophia Bush in the lead female role of Kate, the love interest for John Connor, in T3. Bush, according to the crew, seemed too young when seen in dailies. - Bishop

Updates for 5-8

Monster Scans Online

The McFarlane Monsters are out and we have the first of our Highly detailed scans up.  Click Here to check em out.

Thir13en Ghosts: The Bloody Thumb Review

Our resident, evil, movie critic (OUCH, time to put the game down for a while) has weighed in once again with his thoughts on the recent remake of the William Castle classic.  Check it out here.

Updates for 5-3

'Beyond Re-Animator' is "soon to begin pre-production"

You've heard the rumors, now here comes the word from the official source. Inside the latest issue of Cinescape Magazine (print edition only), Brian Yunza, the producer of the first two films and director of 'Bride of Re-Animator' announced that the third film, titled 'Beyond Re-Animator,' is "soon to begin pre-production." Considering that pre-production on a movie can take anywhere from a few months to many years, that's pretty vague, but it's still a step in the right direction.

According to Yunza, "The third one takes place so many years that it is a whole new audience out there who have never seen 'Re-Animator,' so you would think that it would just be a matter of redoing the original or at least that you could just do a completely new movie. But there are enough fans of the first that you have to be careful not to change anything critical and stay within the same tone." Given that there's at least three (if not more) different possible plot synopses online, it's hard to say exactly what the film will be about, except that it will again focus on Dr. Herbert West.

Lion's Gate Films purchased the rights to release the third 'Re-Animator' film back in 2000, and still intends to do so once it is completed. - Bishop

'Ghost Ship' set report

The company behind the remake of 'The House on Haunted Hill' and the recent 'Thirteen Ghosts' has another spookfest set for this Halloween, titled 'Ghost Ship.' Garth Franklin of Dark Horizons has been to the set, and you can read part one of his report here if you're on Internet Explorer, or here if you're on Netscape. - Bishop

Updates for 4-27

The next Alien

Well, when we learned of McFarlane's firm grasp on the Alien Franchise license, we knew there was unlimited potential for many figures.  It seems McFarlane is already on board with that thought as they presented the second in the line of Aliens; the Quadroped, "Dog Burster" Alien from Alien 3. This was confirmed and posted today by McFarlane staff member Brad Gould.    So if you are a fan, get ready, because there are plenty of characters and Aliens left to go.

12 inch Tortured Souls confirmed by McFarlane

Today on Spawn.com, McFarlane Toys confirmed that they do indeed have plans to release 4 of the 6 Series 1 Tortured Souls as 12 inch limited editions.  The line will include:

Although no retailers were named as of yet, McFarlane guesses the price of the "very limited" figures to be around $40-$50 each.  They should be in stores in time for Halloween.  Keep watching the page for further details.

Halloween: Resurrection teaser in theaters now

Yep, it seems that some of the theaters showing Jason X, have included the H8 trailer with it.  From fan response, the trailer is very exciting and delivers on all levels.  The bad news?  The trailer only seems to be attached to the film in about half the theaters and in major markets.  No news yet as to why it's not more widespread, but keep watching the page for links when it is found online.

Updates for 4-26

Jason X IN THEATERS TODAY!

You've been waiting for a while now to see just where that new Maniac comes from, well like it or not, the big bad of Camp Crystal Lake is back, and this time it's in the future and aboard a space ship.  Skeptical or not, decide for yourself and support Horror by checking it out at a theater near you this weekend.  Also, CLICK HERE to check out the great website and after you've seen the film, stop by The Asylum to discuss.

Spencer's Horror Dolls Section Online

Well, another new section has been added featuring Spencer gifts' line of exclusive 18 inch Horror Dolls.  We decided to get this section up and going when we learned of 2 brand new additions to the line that are in stores now!  You can find great looking, brand new editions of The Crow, and Dr. Frank N. Furter at a Spencer gifts near you.  To check out the section, just click the appropriate logo on the FIGURES PAGE.  Special thanks goes out to new wrestler in training, and wicked Bass player Maniac Mangler, for the help out on the new figs.

Updates for 4-20

McFarlane's Monsters  Feature now online

Complete with looks at Prototypes, Final Painted Sculpts, Packaged Pics, and Downloadable backdrops and Wallpapers, this is one feature you don't want to miss if you are contemplating purchase of this inventive new line, due in stores next week.  Just click the pic above to check em out.

"Angel" Slavegirl Cordelia exclusive available at Musicland group stores.

The widely shared Slavegirl Cordelia exclusive has now shown itself at Musicland group stores including Media Play, On Cue, Sam Goody, Suncoast, and Musicland.  This is the 3rd Outlet to share the exclusives which features the heroine of "Angel" in her ragged garbs when she was a slavegirl "cow" in Pyleia.  To take a look CLICK HERE.

Updates for 4-19

Tortured Souls 12-inchers hit this October according to Marz Distribution

Thanks to hedzwillroll, we now have the pleasure of saying that 12-inch Tortured Souls will, it seems, be a reality in mid-October. The lineup will include Scythe-Meister, Venal Anatomica, Agonistes, and Talisac. These 12-inchers will be exclusives through Marz Distribution, so try to find out if your local store deals with them directly. Spawn.com has not announce this yet, but since it comes from the official Marz Distribution site, it definitely appears to be real. If for some reason we find out it is not, you'll be the first to know. Check out the whole announcement from Marz right here. - Bishop

'The Scorpion King' is now in theaters

Today's the day for the new 'Mummy' spinoff film. Will 'The Scorpion King' truly Rock, or just sink like one? Come share your thoughts on the movie at our board, otherwise known as The Asylum. - Bishop

New 'Eight Legged Freaks' trailer

The mid-July spiderfest has a new trailer out, and you can see it here. Don't worry, the site may not be in English but the trailer is. - Bishop

Another 'Dead Reckoning' script review

If you stayed with us while were on our unplanned hiatus, you probably heard about the first review of the fourth George Romero 'Dead' film's script on our board. Here's the second review of the script, better known as 'Dead Reckoning.' - Bishop

Behind-the-scenes 'Hellraiser VI' pic

Want to see what two of the cenobites from the next Pinhead flick look like? Take a gander at this behind-the-scenes image. The tipoff came courtesy of Bubonicus. - Bishop

'Jason X' promo contest

Masks, t-shirts, jerseys, DVDs and the like are all available in this 'Jason X' contest, courtesy of Dark Horizons. Sign up using the pop-up, and good luck. - Bishop

Updates for 4-15

By the Fans, For the Fans...

That was the creed we developed in the last few years and that's the way it's been since the beginning.  I, as a fan, started it all, and fans along the way have helped and still help me.  This update is in appreciation to them and everyone who has ever just stopped by to see the page.  We want everyone to know, that we appreciate other fans, love to hear from them and have their input.  Here are a few things you may not know.

Hill 2001, is a fan who started a collection site for us.  Fans can send him pictures of their collections to be put up for display with other fans collections.  Got a room full of gear your extra proud of?  How about just the figures you like set up in a diorama?  Whatever the case, he'll post it.  We encourage you to check it out by clicking the banner below and if you feel so inclined, send Hill some pics.  In the same field, we encourage you to send us pictures of yourself, normal, in costume, whatever.  Just check the link to the Staff page below and send em in!

Did we mention we have a loyal legion of readers that congregate to discuss pretty much everything under the sun at our Message Board, which is now affectionately referred to as the asylum.  Come by, see what other fans have to say and join in the discussion.  You never know who may show up.  Just Click the banner below to visit.

Lastly, we want all readers to know that we welcome your questions, comments, and Ideas.  Is there something you want to see?  Just let us know.  Got some good pics of some figures you think would work on the page?  Send em in.  We may just use em.  We can't afford to buy em all, and we haven't got every company to send us samples yet so until then, it's up to you!  Feel free to E-mail any of us.  Just Check out the STAFF PAGE for addresses etc.

We hope you enjoy our coverage and we look forward to bringing you the best in the future.  Thanks for reading.  -Russ

Updates for 4-14

The Workshop: Willy Wonka

An Idea that has snowballed into some general interest has now spawned it's own workshop.  Check out our thoughts on how the line should be done in The Workshop.

Suspiria: The Thumb Review

Check out Bloody Thumbs thoughts on the Dario Argento classic by Clicking Here.

Updates for 4-12

18-inch T-800 Terminator scrapped

Kiss this face goodbye. McFarlane Toys has announced today that only one 18-inch figure will be released in Movie Maniacs 5: Edward Scissorhands. The 18-inch T-800 is toast. Not word yet on precisely why.

Some time back, we were told by the folks at McFarlane Toys that if Arnold's likeness rights could not be attained, an 18-inch Endoskeleton would be released in place of the T-800. As of now, we have no word on what happened to that idea. - Bishop

'Frailty' in theaters now

When they were young, the father of two sons tried to get his boys to help him kill demons. But the demons were in fact people, and a serial killer was born. Now one of his sons wants to confess that his father was responsible for the long-unsolved crimes, but what was the whole truth of the situation? You can find out by checking out the acclaimed thriller 'Frailty.' - Bishop

'The Mummy 3' may be possible after all

You'll understand why if you read this piece from Cinescape, filled with quotes from producer Sean Daniels regarding the matter. - Bishop

Second 'X-Files' film projected for a 2004 release

Chris Carter offers the full word on how the movie's production schedule is likely to go in this Cinescape story. - Bishop

Updates for 4-4

Building a better Terminator

Over at the Spawn board yesterday McFarlane's own Brad Gould gave us a glimpse of the updated sculpt for the T-800 Endoskeleton figure. The first pic is the updated sculpt and the following one is the Toy Fair Publicity photo so you can compare.

 As some hardcore fans noticed at Toy Fair, while a spectacular figure, it had some errors and it seems that many of them have been corrected.  The changes, we learn, come from McFarlane staff working with someone who actually worked on the T-800 models for T2.  Can't get much better than that.  Now if they can just get that gun right I will be a happy man.  Thanks to MMcollector for the heads up.  -Russ

Updates for 4-2

Just like a good Maniac, we just keep coming back for more.

Yeah, it's over all right, the wait is over and MovieManiacs.net is once again back up an running.  While not all full capacity, we have our main guns blazing again and are set to keep bringing you the latest and greatest in the world of Cool and Scary Toyz and Films.

Make sure you bookmark us again if you had us by our old address so you are sure to get the latest stuff.

We ain't going nowhere, so kick back, grab a bottle and let's get back to work.  -Russ