Sep 18, 2017 14 movies you didnt know were based on comic books. Dec 11, 20 this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. For example, the flash was a tv series, not a movie. Far from being a failure, the chevy nova sold well in mexico and other spanishspeaking countries. Chevy chase couple has been married for 43 years and dine together every night. Tv series documentary 2012 himself 1 episode, 2012. Released in 1974, the groove tube was a cult hit indie. Amc has greenlit a new documentary series from the walking dead exec producers robert kirkman and david alpert, under the working title of. No tv films, directtovideo, serials, or non comic book based films.
I admire hammill, i mean he really knew his comic book history here. Visit cbm to get uptotheminute superhero movie news coverage, rumors, videos and more. May 17, 2016 amc has greenlit a new documentary series from the walking dead exec producers robert kirkman and david alpert, under the working title of heroes and villains. Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic book and graphic novel documentary. He came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy film clerks 1994, which he wrote, directed, coproduced, and acted in as the character silent bob of stoner duo jay and silent bob. Loosing the character from the journey of comic to movie is great but it doesnt hold a movie together. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Canadas forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. Heres a list of the 15 most prominent comic books and graphic. It interviews some of the biggest names in the industry to discuss the history and appeal of comic book movies. I wish there were more interviews with jack kirby and the hernandez brothers, but its still a fun watch. Things like bloodrayne or tomb raider are based on video games, not comic books.
The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company. Amc has ordered six onehour episodes of the new docuseries from robert kirkman and david alpert the walking dead. I rather enjoy the show, i am an avid movie and tv fan, and i plan to. The trailer is gordon being sick in a hospital bed and some chanting. Dedicated to the memory of my friend dom corrado who appears in this episode july 27,1952 july 21, 20 rest in peace dom. Nicolas cage reprises his role as johnny blaze in ghost rider spirit of vengeance. May 17, 2016 amc orders documentary series on comics history from walking dead producers. Nov 27, 2017 ken shapiro, writer and director of chevy chases debut film the groove tube, died of cancer at age 76, thewrap has learned. Check out the cbh facebook page for festival updates, etc and share the love. Jul 19, 2012 batmobile documentary coming for 2012 holidays. Robert kirkmans amc comic book history show debuts in november. Interviews multiple comic shops owners in the midwest, as they share their insight on the industry, how recent trends affected them, profitability, etc. It is admirable that they didnt make fun of the fans.
The biography, illustrated in comic book style by ty templeton, tells a tale of betrayal. Comic book independents documentary trailer youtube. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. This graphic novel adapts the firsthalf of the 1971 film le. In recent years we have seen some amazing movies based on comics from watchmen to iron man, we have all the.
Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. The air dates for kirkmans documentary about the history of comic books has been announced, as well as the creators who will be interviewed. In this gritty new vision for the character, directed by neveldinetaylor crank, johnny is still struggling. Villains of dc comics, bloody disgusting reports as the title indicates, the documentary will explore the compelling, diverse and legendary society of supervillains of the publishers universe, and will feature interviews with comic writers and some of the characters creators. Ferrigno was born in brooklyn, new york, in 1951 and as a child suffered from an ear infection that resulted in permanent partial hearing.
Rating is available when the video has been rented. Rhode island comic con is rhode islands premiere toy, comic book, media and collectibles event. In 2012, rimowa sued marvel studios and buena vista home video for. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary youtube. There are quite a few interesting comic book documentaries thatll help you understand what it takes to bring a graphic novel to you. The batmoble was left in storage for 20 years after the batman. A documentary i was a part of during my second year of university for my part i was cameraman and visual effects artist. I want to watch one, more about the history of the medium, than one about the history of the characterspublishers. Reid explores the role played by race and racism in the golden age of superhero comics in the 1930s and 1940s. Publisher oni press released the book in 2012, and the standalone comic is the only. Once bill the boy wonder was published in 2012, nobleman traveled the. Ken shapiro, director of chevy chase debut film the.
It includes any relevant comicsrelated events, deaths of notable comicsrelated people, conventions and first issues by title. Home, car news by brand ford news chevrolet news hyundai. But suggestions about the publishers and characters are good too, i just want to learn more about the history of it all, especially during like the 50s and the rise of the comics code. Over at dc, the company continued to move along with its new 52 initiative. Comic book men tv series 2014 himself 1 episode, 2014. Corporate advertising marvel cinematic universe wiki fandom. In the comic book, the avengers battle mole man in the philippines with the help. A legend in the standup community, he has appeared on hbo, conan, letterman, his two comedy central presents specials and almost every show that allows comics to perform. Chevy chase slams saturday night live, says it has the worst fing humor in the world. Top 7 comic book movies of the 1990s nerds on the rocks. Starz inside takes a look at film adaptation of comics books. Oct 26, 2011 a documentary i was a part of during my second year of university for my part i was cameraman and visual effects artist. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Now we have the last installment in the form of the dark knight rises.
It wasnt because the bethesda author loved the movie. The batmoble was taken to comic book conventions and comic con in the u. Follow the jump to find out about the updated cbm calendar and to see the comic book cinematic highlights of the next two years. Comic book confidential is essential viewing for anyone interested in the evolution of comic books. With the frenzy surrounding the new batman movie the dark knight rises comes news of a documentary on. And what a run of episodes they were, as the show aped ken burns documentary style to tell the story of an epic pillow vs. Either way we all love to see those characters spring out of the pages in comic book movies. It was arguably one of the best movies i had seennot just in the comic book genre. The air dates for kirkmans documentary about the history of comic books has been announced, as.
For over fifteen years, marc maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thoughtprovoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. Michael valiant comic book graphic novel automotive cars racing gearheads series. The cartoonist comic book confidential the comic book greats comic book superheroes unmasked comics britannia. Kevin patrick smith born august 2, 1970 is an american filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. The winter soldier 2014 for a film about the most american hero of them all, marvel partnered with the most american sports car and then, ironically, put. Follow the jump to find out about the updated cbm calendar and to see the comic book cinematic highlights of the. Amc orders documentary series from walking dead producers by jessica pena, may 18, 2016 with the walking dead and the upcoming preacher.
Born into a prominent family, he had a variety of jobs before moving into comedy and started acting with national lampoon. Otherwise it would take way too long to complete the quiz its too long as it is. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny. Robert kirkman producing comic book documentary series for. But i think like most comic fans he got hung up on one tinny thing and just grinded it to dust. Neal adams, scott agostoni, avi arad, shari springer berman.
But when hamill goes to the san diego comiccon with hopes of telling the duos real story, he gets into a series of wacky predicaments, as pop culture stars and comic book fans collide. Comic book documentry, justice league, jack kirby, darwin cooke final frontier, frank miller, daredevil, fantastic four, batman, dark knight returns, ghost. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more. The movie feels a lot like something made by college kids with a video camera and some connections. The flick includes talented personnel, but they rarely demonstrate those skills to the films advantage, and it plods along without much to make it amusing or involving. Mark hamill directs and stars in this hilarious salute to the world of fourcolor crimefighters, playing a filmmaker out to make a documentary about his favorite heroes, commander courage and liberty ladd.
Showtime has a john belushi documentary on the way from the september issue director rj cutler, and it has the full cooperation of judith belushi pisano. A book needs artists, writers, inkers, marketers, and plenty of other people in order to become a reality. The winter soldier, it was announced that chevrolet had. With john goodman, ted rosnick, alex xydias, paul le mat. Looking back at 2012, it was definitely a year of transition for the mainstream comic book industry. Mar 03, 2016 top 7 comic book movies of the 1990s by earl rufus march 3, 2016 while comic book movies are experiencing a boom like theyve never seen before, comics have been making the jump to the bigscreen for almost as long as theyve existed. The key to earths lost civilization part 12 london real duration. The 10 coolest vehicles from comic book movies ifc. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. A journey to recover a forgotten part of canadas pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about, the tale of a small country striving to create its own heroes, but finding itself constantly out muscled by betterfunded and bettermarketed superheroes from the media empire next door. Some times awesome graphic novels and comics get a movie incarnation, be it a huge hollywood movie to being an awesome zero budget fan movie. The film is made in the form of a documentary following swan as he travels to san diego comic con to accept an award on behalf of courages creator as a publicity. For the film thor, the destroyer is seen attacking a few s.
Dec 19, 2012 yes, community actually aired in 2012. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. Amc has announced an upcoming comic book documentary series from the walking dead executive producer robert kirkman. With the frenzy surrounding the new batman movie the dark knight rises comes news of a documentary on the batmobile. The movie stars hamill as donald swan, a comic book enthusiast and technical adviser for a film based on his favorite superhero, commander courage. Ken shapiro, writer and director of chevy chases debut film the groove tube, died of cancer at age 76, thewrap has learned. Dc comics to release documentary about supervillains. Publisher oni press released the book in 2012, and the standalone comic is the only time the main character lorraine broughton has appeared.
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