Halfway through my time as an undergraduate, my perception of critical analysis was changed thanks to a Film Studies module I took. From there, I went on to study Adaptations in my post-graduate years, tackling adaptations of popular books, comics, and videogames into other media (generally movies and television shows). Taking its name from my PhD thesis, Interplay articles are lengthy, essay-like pieces designed to discuss adaptations in their many forms and, as a result, only tend to be published two or three times a year.
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Movie Night [MK Day]: Mortal Kombat II
To celebrate the simultaneous worldwide release of Mortal Kombat (Midway, 1992) on home consoles, 13 September 1993 was dubbed “Mortal Monday”. Thus, it’s only fitting that to celebrate this influential fighting series every September 13th. Released: 8 May 2026Director: Simon McQuoidDistributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Budget: $80 millionBox Office: $75.2 millionRotten Tomatoes Scores: 65% / 89%…
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Back Issues [Sonic CDay]: The Return of Chaotix / Return to the Miracle Planet
Developed alongside the blockbuster Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1992), Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sonic Team, 1993) released on this day back in 1993 and introduced Metal Sonic (one of Sonic’s most popular and enduring rivals). Story Title: “The Return of Chaotix” (Part 1 to 6)Published: 9 December 1995 (cover-dated: 22 December 1995)…
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Screen Time [Kirby Month]: Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (S1: E: 1-3)
Created by Masahiro Sakurai, the disgustingly cute, ever-ravenous Kirby is one of Nintendo’s most popular characters. Accordingly, I’m dedicating most of July to celebrating the pink puff-ball. Directors: Mitsuo Kusakabe (1/2), Hiroyuki Yokoyama (3) Air Dates: 6 October 2001 (Japan)/14 September 2002 (USA) to 20 October 2001 (Japan)/21 September 2002 Networks: CBC TV (Japan), Fox…
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Back Issues [Sonic Month]: Doomsday / The Final Victory
Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide on June 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videogame icon. Thus, in keeping with tradition, I’m dedicating some time to celebrate SEGA’s supersonic mascot. Story Title: “Doomsday” (Part 1 to 3)Published: 5 February…
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Back Issues [Sonic Month]: Sonic the Hedgehog: Genesis
Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide on June 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videogame icon. Thus, in keeping with tradition, I’m dedicating some time to celebrate SEGA’s supersonic mascot. Story Title: “Part One: In the Beginning…” Published: 29…
Back Issues: Aliens vs. Predator: Duel
Story Titles: “Duel: Book One” and “Duel: Book One”Published: March 1995 to April 1995 Writer: Randy StradleyArtist: Javier Saltares Quick Facts:As Dark Horse Comics achieved mainstream success with licensed adaptations of horror and science-fiction films, it made sense to pit the Alien (Various, 1977 to present) and Predator (Various, 1987 to present) franchises against each…
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