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X-Band: Phantom Podcast #204 - Crossovers
Crossovers are all the rage within the comics universe with success with movies, so why not the Phantom? Stephen East, Dan Fraser and...

ChronicleChamber Team
Dec 3, 2021


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #198 - Phan Commentary of the Billy Zane Movie
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Phantom movie being released we hold a phan commentary on the movie. This podcast is released on the day the movie was released in Australia. Come and join us as we watch and talk about the movie. Due to legal issues we could not have the video of the Billy Zane 1996 Phantom movie on YouTube, the above video player is just the audio. If you want to watch the video us chatting click here . We would love to hear from you on what yo

ChronicleChamber Team
Sep 26, 2021


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #190 - The Phantom & The Phuture (with Guest Andrew Constant)
In Frew 1893, Dudley Hogarth the Frew publisher in his Message from the Publisher suggested that the short story "The Future Phantom:...

ChronicleChamber Team
Jun 7, 2021


The Journey behind my Covers for Regal Comics
Back in 1997, in the 4th standard of my junior school, my 9 year old self confidently filled in one of our class activity worksheets that...

Ankit Mitra
Apr 26, 2021


Peter Mark Richman RIP (Defenders of the Earth voice actor)
Sad news that Peter Mark Richman passed away on January 14, 2021 who was an actor between 1949–2011. His credits include the NBC series, " Cain's Hundred " and in over 500 TV guest star appearances on such shows as " Murder She Wrote " " Fantasy Island " " Hotel " and " Star Trek the Next Generation ", the Watergate mini-series " Blind Ambition ," " Dempsey " and a recurred role on " Beverly Hills 90210 " and many more that we simply cannot name. Us Phantom phans will howeve

Jermayn Parker
Jan 15, 2021


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #176 - With Tim Boyle Writer of the 2010 "The Phantom Legacy" Movie
This is a podcast you do not want to miss out on listening to and watch. We had the honour to interview Timothy Boyle ( Boiling Point Pictures & On Halloween ) who was the writer for a Phantom feature film that almost made it into production in 2010. In preparation of podcast we where able to read the fifth draft of the script. If you are a patreon supporter of the $5 level or more you will have been given access to read this script. The movie was titled "The Phantom Legac

ChronicleChamber Team
Dec 14, 2020


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #173 - With Thom Schillinger (Phantom 2040 Art Director)
Phantom 2040 is a French / American animated TV series that aired from September 18, 1994 to March 3, 1996 with 35 episodes. The series was generally well accepted by Phantom phans and others. From the series, we got a video game, comic books and some merchandise. Chronicle Chamber has some articles on our website for the video game, How to get the “good” ending on the video game Behind the scenes of the 2040 video game . As well as an interview with Brian Babendererde - Th

ChronicleChamber Team
Nov 16, 2020


Phantom 2040 Spanish Board Game Review
On the back of two Phantom games likely being released in 2020 we have reviewed the Spanish Phantom 2040 Board Game including a translation

Joe Douglas
Jun 16, 2020


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #154 - Rick Hoberg, (Defenders of the Earth) DotE Art Director
Chronicle Chamber talks to Rick Hoberg, the Art Director of the 1980's Hit TV Series "Defenders of the Earth"

ChronicleChamber Team
May 25, 2020


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #144 - Interview with Indian Phan Swaroop Chand
We are extremely excited to chat with Indian super phan Swaroop Chand. Swaroop gives us a big insight into the world of comics and the...

ChronicleChamber Team
Feb 25, 2020


Behind the Scenes of the Phantom 2040 Video Game (2 of 2)
A HUGE “thank you” must go to Brian for spending some of his precious time with us answering all of our phanboy questions which you can find in article 1 . However, his generosity does not end there as he also provided us with a heap of wonderful content from his time making the game. Brainstorming Notes Photos of notes from brainstorming sessions about enemy and end boss behaviors. Notes made both by Brian as well as the game’s producer. Cart Photos Detailed photos of

Joe Douglas
Feb 14, 2020


Introducing Brian Babendererde - The Phantom 2040 Video Game Designer (1 of 2)
Twenty five years ago we were given a glimpse into the future. In the far-flung year of 2040, mankind has all but fulfilled its destiny of destroying our once beautiful planet. Nearly all flora and fauna has become extinct, and most of the population of Earth is destitute with only the super rich able to eke out a comfortable existence. Mega corporations prey on the poor while oiling the palms of the wealthy to get what they want. The worst of these is Maximum Inc. who desire

Joe Douglas
Feb 11, 2020


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #137 - Defenders of the Earth Read Along
Something fun for everyone. Originally planned for Christmas Day but due to some unforeseen circumstances, this has been delayed until today. We decided to split this podcast into two with each episode being the individual read along tape. Hopefully this means they can be re-listened and enjoyed as per originally. Do not forget the YouTube videos of each episode featuring the book so you can read along. Read-Along Book and Tapes from Golden Storybook (1987) featuring Flash

ChronicleChamber Team
Jan 13, 2020


The Men Behind the Proposed New Indian Phantom Movie
A lot of phans are suddenly very excited with the news from India Times about Ronnie Screwvala and Vasan Bala securing the rights to create a Phantom film . To many Indians Ronnie and Vasan are household names, but non-Indians may not know much about these men and their standing in the industry. This article goes into some detail, showing that these two are a great choice to be the powers, influence and money behind this proposed new Phantom film. Ronnie Screwvala is a

Swaroop Chand
Dec 29, 2019


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #132B - Brisbane Supanova 2019 feat. Billy Zane & The Frew Crew
When we said back in the show notes for #132A, "You knew that having Billy Zane come to Australia meant that you were going to get bombarded with podcasts, right?", we had no idea that we'd be wedging in an actual sit-down podcast interview with the man himself (#133) . As it turns out, we did! That's meant that a bit of a delay with the Brisbane recordings coming out, but so be it! A word of warning - the Phantom panel with the Frew guys ( Glenn Ford, Jamie Johnson, Andre

ChronicleChamber Team
Nov 26, 2019


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #133 - Billy Zane
The ChronicleChamber team is lucky enough to sit down with Billy Zane in a quiet moment at Brisbane Supanova 2019. Generous with his time, Billy tells us how he became a phan and why the character resonates with him. He talks through the journey of getting the 1996 movie off the ground and convinces us that the time is right for a new Phantom film. We also hear about interactions with Australian phans and potentially exciting plans for future visits Down Under. If, like Bil

ChronicleChamber Team
Nov 13, 2019


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #132A - Adelaide Supanova 2019 feat. Billy Zane
You knew that having Billy Zane come to Australia meant that you were going to get bombarded with podcasts, right? First up in the series is an insight into Adelaide Supanova through the eyes of one who was there. Phantom phan Sean reflects on his experiences and passes on his advice, before taking us into the audience of Billy's Q&A panel session. A massive thank you to Sean for sending these recordings in for us all - we know listeners are going to enjoy this. Until Bri

ChronicleChamber Team
Nov 6, 2019


Melbourne Screening of Kid Phantom Animation "Homework"
The Melbourne International Animation Festival begins next week, running from the 14th to the 23rd of June. To kick off the festival...

Stephen East
Jun 6, 2018


Choloman Sequel On the Cards
Work on the sequel to the Bengali phan film Choloman Oshoriri has begun! ChronicleChamber can announce that Writer/Director Abir Roy and...

Jermayn Parker
May 16, 2018


The TWO Lost Phantom TV Animated Series
We all know of the Defenders of the Earth and the Phantom 2040 animated television series, but did you know we almost saw not one but two...

Jermayn Parker
Mar 27, 2018
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