Comic Bin News Reviews Witchblade: The Complete Series

Through various events, Masane finds herself imprisoned and Rihoko taken from her, she is attacked by a monstrous being known as an X-Con. Faced with the possibility of death, an inner personality takes hold of her, eliciting a transformation into a battle hungry warrior. After losing consciousness, she awakens with little memory of the previous events. Adding to her confusion, she finds herself being pursued by the Douji Corporation, a mysterious company with ties to the original event that devastated Tokyo. Among their many experiments, included are the X-Cons as well as imperfect clones of the Witchblade.

Over the course of the series, Masane is confronted by the various clones, overtime witnessing that every bearer of the Witchblade is destined to die once they have exhausted its power. Having accepted her fate, Masane uses the Witchblade to forge a proper future for her daughter.

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Video Animer Reviews Witchblade the Anime Series

To start off my anime reviews I have decided to go with one of my favorite newer animes from the past couple of years.

Witchblade was based off of an American Comic Book unlike most animes which base themselves off of a manga series. There was also a television series in the U.S. by the same name. However the anime series is not based off of the original characters in the comic, but is placed in the future with a new blade wielder.

But this is not just a battle anime. It is filled with deep emotional connections, since the reason she fights is for her daughter. This anime is filled with emotions and has a bunch of laughter as well. You can really feel a deep connections with all the characters and had me in tears at the end.

The style of this anime is just beautiful as well. However some of the drawings are a bit racy. The dvd is unedited, but some parts had to be covered up when it was aired. However there is no obscene images, just a lot of skin.

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Source: Video Animer

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Comics Fairplay Blog names Witchblade DVD box set one of top 10 "Best" Comic Events in 2008

Witchblade and Birds of Prey on DVD. I was thrilled when the DVD’s hit the shelves. I loved the Witchblade series and I had always wished I could have given BOP a second look. This has given me a second chance, and it has been a treat. READ MORE.

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Newsarama reviews Wanted 2 Disc DVD Set

As comic book fans around the world know all too well, the cinematic version of Mark Millar and J.G. Jones’ Wanted strayed in a number of ways from the source material.

That doesn’t mean Wanted is a bad movie. Hardly. And the main reason for that is the film's secret weapon (if you'll pardon the pun) - director Timur Bekmambetov.

This last decade Bekmambetov has become one of the most cutting edge, influential directors of horror, fantasy, and just plain innovative filmmaking thanks in large part to his last two films, Night Watch (2004) and it’s sequel, Day Watch (2006).

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Wanted" comes to DVD on December 2

James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award ® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride Wanted, coming to DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of Day Watch and Night Watch, two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, brings his incomparable imagination and innovative cinematic style to bear on the explosive story of an ordinary man transformed by destiny into a powerful assassin. Based on Mark Millar’s explosive graphic novel series, Wanted blazes new cinematic trails with double-barreled surprises around every corner. Director Bekmambetov leads his extraordinary cast, which also includes Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong), Terence Stamp (Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace) and Common (American Gangster), through a twisted maze of intrigue packed with two-fisted action. READ MORE.

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Angelina Jolie On The ‘Wanted’ Story Change She Demanded

It’s no secret that there were a lot of differences between 2008’s live-action adaptation of Mark Millar and J.G. Jones’ ultraviolent graphic novel “Wanted” and the story that inspired the film, but according to Angelina Jolie, the reason for one of those changes rests entirely on her shoulders.

In a conversation with LA Times geek-culture blog Hero Complex, the award-winning actress (who played a beautiful assassin named “Fox” in the film) explained that her participation in “Wanted” hinged entirely upon a script revision that significantly changed her character’s status at the end of the film from that of the story’s print counterpart. In the interest of avoiding BIG OL’ SPOILERS for anyone who hasn’t seen the film yet (“Wanted” DVD and Blu-Ray are scheduled to hit shelves December 2), we’ve posted Jolie’s comments about the change after the jump. READ MORE.

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Review of Witchblade TV Series on DVD

Contrary to what my fanboy husband likes to think, I did have an interest in some things in the sci-fi/comic/fantasy realm before I met him. I was big into Voltron as a kid. V was one of my all-time favorite alien series. And despite the campy film, I liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer series as well. In 2001 — not long before we met — I also got into a new show on TNT — Witchblade.

Though I started watching the series regularly, life intruded and I was not able to watch it on a regular basis. So, when the entire series was released on DVD, I was very excited to finally be able to catch up on all that I’d missed. Not only that, the disc extras helped put the story and characters into new perspective that I didn’t expect.

Witchblade follows New York City detective Sarah Pezzini (Yancy Butler) as she faces some bizarre and tragic personal and professional circumstances. Her father is recently murdered by the local mob kingpin (who is also out for her blood) and she has sworn revenge within the parameters of the law. As Pez goes after the mob boss and his henchmen, she becomes briefly fascinated with an armored glove in a museum. Moments later, she’s nearly gunned down by an assassin and the whole place is blown sky high. How did she survive? The glove, later revealed to be the Witchblade, chose her as its wielder and protected her from harm. READ MORE.

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Full Wanted DVD & Blu-ray Disc Details

James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride Wanted, coming to DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of Day Watch and Night Watch, two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, brings his incomparable imagination and innovative cinematic style to bear on the explosive story of an ordinary man transformed by destiny into a powerful assassin. Based on Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series, Wanted blazes new cinematic trails with double-barreled surprises around every corner. Director Bekmambetov leads his extraordinary cast, which also includes Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong), Terence Stamp (Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace) and Common (American Gangster), through a twisted maze of intrigue packed with twofisted action.

With its visually inventive effects, experience Wanted at its best on Blu-ray Hi-Def. With picture perfect visuals and flawless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound, the high definition version of Wanted can be viewed on any Blu-ray player or PlayStation®3. Only on Blu-ray Hi-Def, fans can get an exclusive look at the film's never-before-seen alternate opening, go deeper into the making of the film's mind-blowing effects in crystal clear high definition, and via the power of BD-Live, host a text chat with friends while watching the movie in synchronization.
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WANTED DVD Set for Release on December 2

Uni eyes home video for the holidays
DVD, Blu-ray gift sets include 'Wanted,' 'Incredible Hulk'

Universal Studios Home Entertainment this week is announcing an ambitious ramp-up in its home video gift set initiative, hoping that one secret to success in these rocky economic times lies in the hearts of collectors.

The studio has unveiled an unprecedented slate of 11 gift sets aimed at holiday shoppers, encompassing new theatrical releases and catalog titles. And for the first time, Blu-ray Disc is a factor; last year at this time Universal was still an exclusive supporter of the HD DVD format, which finally bowed out of the high-def format war last February.

"We've learned from experience that home entertainment enthusiasts eagerly look forward to such collectible editions of their favorite films and TV shows," said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Three of the theatrical releases coming to home video in both the DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats: "The Incredible Hulk," coming Oct. 21; "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," due Nov. 11; and "Wanted," arriving in stores Dec. 2.

Click here to read more of the story, including what extras are going to be on the WANTED DVD.

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Witchblade TV series covered in The Oklahoman

The tale of the Witchblade, an ancient weapon first seen in comics, blazed the path for original cable TV programming, says the publisher of the "Witchblade” comic books. "Witchblade,” the television series, will be released Tuesday on DVD. READ MORE.

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Newsarama reviews Witchblade TV Series DVD collection

Way back when, before Turner decided its TNT channel should be all-comedy, it tried to go toe-to-toe with the likes of FX and Spike. One of its more daring dramas was to make a series out of Top Cow’s Witchblade. READ MORE.

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Warner Confirms "Complete Witchblade" on DVD

Warner Home Video has officially confirmed they will be releasing the "Complete Witchblade" on DVD on July 29th, 2008. The boxed set will come loaded with bonus features and all sorts of other goodies. Check it out!
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