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GENERAL
With Memorial Day celebrations kicking off this weekend, it was the end of an era on televisions across the nation this week with the series finales of "Lost" and "24." All of our favorite shows must come to an end sometime and in our latest Mania newsletter edition, you can find out how our critics and the fans said goodbye to their favorite characters.
We also sat down with zombie mastermind George A. Romero, discussed fallen acting legends, sounded off on crazy character deaths, and of course, brought you the latest headline news that would make any Maniac's head spin.
So sit back, relax and check out the latest genre entertainment madness here. And have a safe and great Memorial's Day weekend!
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HIGHLIGHTS
10 Great Toys to Honor Actors on Memorial Day
Url: http://www.mania.com/10-great-toys-to-honor-actors-memorial-day_article_122828.html
Every year Americans celebrate Memorial Day honoring our fallen heroes. Here at Mania thought we would salute those actors on Memorial Day that have represented heroes (and sometimes villains) to us. These actors won't have any memorials built but will live on in our collective consciousness forever.
5 Movie Endings Changed for the Better
Url: http://www.mania.com/5-movie-endings-changed-for-better_article_122819.html
The idea of a movie's ending being altered during production conjures up images of fat, blustering producers demanding that the conclusion be more box office-friendly--artistic integrity be damned! But here are some ones that the studio fat cat got it right.
20 WTF TV Character Deaths
Url: http://www.mania.com/20-wtf-tv-character-deaths_article_122805.html
Many beloved characters have gone on to meet their maker on television. Some have come back from the dead, most notably Buffy Summers and John Locke. Here are the Top 20 Characters on Television Whose Deaths You Didn't See Coming.
20 Must Have CMX Manga
Url: http://www.mania.com/20-must-cmx-manga_article_122771.html
What began as an attempt to catalogue the CMX Essential Bookshelf has sadly become a eulogy. Let's look back on the 20 titles of the print that all Manga lovers should have.
Tall Tales, Hoaxes & Scams: 10 Great Hollywood Tricks
Url: http://www.mania.com/tall-tales-hoaxes-scams-10-great-hollywood-tricks_article_122712.html
People will do anything to make a headline, even making up something and passing it off as fact. That's why you can't believe everything you see or hear, but don't worry because we at Mania got you covered and took the time to set the record straight on a few Hollywood tall tales, hoaxes and scams.
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TOP NEWS
Mania Interview with George A. Romero
Url: http://www.mania.com/mania-interview-george-romero_article_122822.html
If you need to ask who George A. Romero is, you're definitely hanging out on the wrong site. The legendary horror director is about to unleash the sixth film in his zombie series, Survival of the Dead. Here he talks about his legacy to the brain-eating genre.
Spider-Man Casting Down to 5?
Url: http://www.mania.com/spiderman-casting-down-to-5_article_122838.html
The word is that director Marc Webb has been in a series of meetings with young contenders to take over the new Spider-Man franchise since he took the job earlier this year, but he's circled in on his favorites in the past few weeks. Find out those names here.
Mass Effect Movie Coming Soon
Url: http://www.mania.com/mass-effect-movie-coming_article_122791.html
The much-talked about Halo movie may have fell short of ever happening but Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. are going after a major best-selling vidgame title of their own. Prepare for some Mass Effect on a theater near you.
Carl Rinsch Helming Logan's Run Remake
Url: http://www.mania.com/rinsch-helming-logans-run_article_122823.html
Warner Bros. Pictures is pushing forward with their planned remake of Logan's Run, with Heat Vision reporting the studio has hired popular commercial director Carl Rinsch to take over the helming duties.
New Captain America/Iron Man Connections Appear
Url: http://www.mania.com/new-captain-america-iron-man-connection_article_122793.html
We've seen the Captain America shield in Tony Stark's lab as an Easter egg in 'Iron Man' and more prominent prop in 'Iron Man 2'. It seems the rabbit hole will go deeper between the Starks and the Avenger commander.
James Franco Leading Planet of the Apes Prequel
Url: http://www.mania.com/franco-joins-apes-prequel_article_122723.html
With production set to begin on July 5th, it seems that James Franco will be the first one hopping on board 20th Century Fox's Rise of the Apes, a prequel to the classic franchise featuring those damn dirty apes!
Agbaje Joining The Thing Prequel
Url: http://www.mania.com/agbaje-joining-thing-prequel_article_122811.html
From being "Lost" on a mysterious island to gunning with G.I. Joes to dealing with The Thing. That seems to be the plan for actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who's set to appear in Universal's prequel to the John Carpenter classic.
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REVIEWS
Lost: The End Series Finale Review
Url: http://www.mania.com/lost-end-series-finale-review_article_122762.html
As that Lost promo quoted Jim Morrison's famous words; This is the end, my only friend
The end of our elaborate plans. Take one last journey through Joe's thoughts on our favorite show and its finale, "Lost." Find out what the Maniacs had to say here.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Movie Review
Url: http://www.mania.com/prince-persia-movie-review_article_122849.html
Jake Gyllenhaal has already taken it in the shorts numerous times for playing a character called the Prince of Persia, even though he's about as Persian as Mamie Van Doren. Ethnic quibbles aside, one struggles to remember an action hero in recent memory less suited to the genre than the star.
24: Series Finale Review
Url: http://www.mania.com/24-series-finale-review_article_122802.html
Jack Bauer's string of gunning down bad guys, surviving extreme bodily injuries and saying "Dammit" in situational madness is coming to an end. Let's see how we rank the final two hours of 24.
Chuck: Season Finale Review
Url: http://www.mania.com/chuck-season-finale-review_article_122803.html
With NBC recently deciding to give "Chuck" another shot at capturing the audience they have hoped for next season, the latest season comes to an end. Here you can find out what our critic thought about it.
Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands Game Review
Url: http://www.mania.com/prince-persia-forgotten-sands-game-review_article_122820.html
With the movie hitting this Friday, the gamers also have a new title from the Prince of Persia library. Find out what Maniac's residing geek contributor Hanso had to say on the subject here.
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May 2010
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