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Knowing of the graphic novel, but not knowing the character’s background, didn’t think Dr. Manhattan was a being of pure electric energy.
Cool seeing Rorschach. Manhattan effect is okay, but it can be better.
Warner Bros. released the first teaser for the fourth installment.
The Franchise is Dead. That’s much is clear, doing another is soulless, and this trailer is living proof. There just putting Christian Bale in this because there so desperate to make money after the last one. It doesn’t even look like a Machines film.
The second trailer for Frank Miller’s Spirit has been released.
I like how these women represent the different aspects of the hero. Notable ones being the villianious, reporter, and the spiritual one.
Best line came from suprisely, Eva Mendes, “Shut up and Bleed.”, when Samuel went into the villian speech.
UPDATED 7/15/08: Casting notices have gone out in Vancouver for the role of Maxima. Maxima first appeared in DC Comics’ Action Comics #645 back in 1989 and was at one time even a member of the Justice League comic book continuity. She also appeared in the Superman animated series. The comics version of Maxima is a
royal queen from the planet Almerac determined to be the bride of Superman. We don’t know the title for this one yet, although considering the character, “Maxima” is a strong possibility.
Honestly, it’s okay at best. Like Rob mentioned on the podcast that there aren’t enough Superman adversaries running around the world of the show. Accept the producers’ philosophy is to have one for each a season. Zod in the end and beginning of seasons 5 and 6 and Bizarro at the of 6 and halfway of 7 to name a few. Hope the JLA are forming to face something later down the season like Doomsday maybe?
I’m aware it’s too late to make an analysis of it on the show with our Batmonth going on. But here’s my write up from yesterday.
After I was very entertained by the first film and read a bit of the Darkness Calls comic storyline (which was decent). While enjoying this sequel, I expected more out of it. Doug Jones (Abe Sapien) almost stole the show from Ron Perlman. That talk about of him having action on par with Red was frivolous, but the scene that saved it was Hellboy and him were getting drunk and singing their blues (Barry Manilow’s Can’t Smile Without You) was absolutely hilarious. But the funniest scene in the film was the sparring of Red and the spirit Johann Krauss (voiced by Family Guy creator, Seth MacFarlane) in the locker room.
Doug has come a long way since getting his vocals buried by Fox’s failed recogniton having Laurence Fishburne waste his time doing Silver Surfer. I’m just SO glad he was FINALLY able to voice his character this time around. It fits the role so much better then David Hyde Pierce (Fraiser). Abe’s relationship with Princcess Nuala played by Anna Walton was interesting and nice, I really felt bad for him when she died in his arms.
The creatures here were amazing. The Dark Elf, Prince Nuada (Luke Gross aka Nomak from Blade II) who’s performance was good, the Orger, but the best monster was the Death merchant. Nice seeing John Hurt (Alien) return as Professor Broom in the opening flashback.
Abe was more entertaining to watch then the title character. Director, Guimero Del Toro mentioned on the commentary for the first one said he didn’t instruct Ron while filming. In this one it seemed a bit overboard, cause Ron spouted HB’s catchphrase too many times for it to matter during the finale. The relationship with Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) was off putting, cause she continues to complain about living in the world and bunking with her boyfriend BLAH BLAH BLAH. The animated version from IDT Entertainment’s last feature, Blood & Iron was less annoying.
This is a nitpick, while the music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Darkman, Spider-Man 1 & 2) was okay, there was no sign of Marco Beltrami’s theme. The family dynamic? Why? This brings back bad memories of Superman’s Kid in Singer’s Homage. The character that gave the first one it’s heart, Agent Myers (Rupert Evans) is gone, like Rush Hour 3 when Isabella (Roselyn Sanchez) was taken out of the picture.
So as I’ve stated at the start of the post I liked the movie but I need to see it again on DVD later to understand why this film troubles me so.
10:30-11:30 10 Years of DC Direct— Celebrate DC Direct’s tenth anniversary
with the creative minds behind your favorite action figures, statues, and busts!
Panelists including VP—design/DC Direct creative Georg Brewer, DC Direct design
director Jim Fletcher, a sculptor Jim Shoop and others discuss the first ten
years of DC Direct and take a look into the future with the DCU, Watchmen movie,
and World of Warcraft. Room 810:30-11:30 One on One with Terry Moore—The creator
of Strangers in Paradise talks about his popular new series Echo and writing the
new launches of Runaways and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane for Marvel. Q & A to
follow. Room 8.
12:00-1:00 Prince of Persia— Jordan Mechner, the creator of the Prince of Persia
video game and graphic novel and screenwriter on the upcoming movie, discusses
the global phenomenon that is Prince of Persia, tying together the comics and
the video game industry. Room 4.
12:30-1:30 The Art of Adapting Comics to the Screen— The cinematic
renaissance of comic book-based films continues, and here’s your chance to learn
what it takes to adapt these dream projects to the screen! Creative
Screenwriting magazine’s senior editor Jeff Goldsmith hosts an amazing panel of
Stan Lee (co-creator of Iron Man), Zak Penn (screenwriter, The Incredible Hulk),
Mark Fergus (co-screenwriter, Iron Man), and Gregory Noveck (senior VP—creative
affairs, DC Comics). Room 5AB.
12:30-1:30 Spectacular Spider-Man— Spend some time with the cast and
creators of the renowned webslinger’s newest animated adventures, The
Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment Production. Ask your burning
questions about the first 13 episodes of Season 1, learn about what’s in store
for the next 13 and catch an exclusive sneak peek at Season 2! Michael Vogel
from Sony Pictures Television Animation moderates a panel that includes
supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles); supervising producer/supervising
director Vic Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron);—character designer Sean “Cheeks”
Galloway (Hellboy animated films); voice director Jamie Thomason (2007’s TMNT,
Spirited Away);—the voice of Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young & The
Restless); the voice of Mary Jane Watson, Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars: Jedi
Knights II); the voice of Eddie Brock and Venom,—Ben Diskin (Codename: Kids Next
Door), and the voice of Adrian Toomes and Vulture, Robert Englund (A Nightmare
on Elm Street). Room 6CDEF.
2:00-2:30 Universal: The Wolfman— For its upcoming action-horror film The
Wolfman, Universal will showcase new footage and a presentation from the title
monster’s creator, six-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker.
Hall H.
3:30-4:15 Family Guy— Stars Seth MacFarlane and Seth Green and the producers of
the Fox animated hit give fans a sneak peek at a never-before-seen episode and
discuss the highly anticipated spinoff The Cleveland Show. Ballroom 20.
8:30-10:00 Marvel/Lionsgate: Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow World
Premiere!— Whenever the forces of evil threatened mankind, Earth’s mightiest
heroes, the Avengers, were there to stop them—until they made the ultimate
sacrifice in their final fight with the indestructible robot Ultron. But all was
not lost, for Tony Stark (Iron Man) kept the children of the Avengers safe and
raised them to become the teenage heroes of tomorrow. But it will take more than
five teens to destroy the machine that defeated their parents. If these young
heroes have any hope of winning, they must find the missing Hulk and come
together as…the Next Avengers! Meet Craig Kyle (supervising producer), Gary
Hartle (producer/supervising director), Christopher Yost (writer), and others
involved in this new animated film and watch Next Avengers before its September
2, 2008 Blu-Ray and DVD release. Room 6A.
11:30-12:30 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Screening and Q&A—
Back for a second year at Comic-Con, the producers and stars of this hit
action-adventure drama will debut the trailer for season two and answer
questions from fans during this one-hour session. Executive producers Josh
Friedman (War of the Worlds), John Wirth (The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.)
and James Middleton (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) will be joined by
returning series stars Lena Headey (300), Thomas Dekker (Heroes), Summer Glau
(Serenity), Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210) and Richard T. Jones
(Event Horizon), as well as new series regulars Garret Dillahunt (No Country for
Old Men) and musician Shirley Manson (Garbage). Produced by C2 Pictures in
association with Warner Bros. Television, Terminator: The Sarah Connor
Chronicles returns for a second season September 8 and airs Mondays at 8:00 PM
ET/PT on FOX. Room 6A.
12:30-2:00 Cartoon Voices I— It’s the first of two gatherings this weekend
of actors who lend their voices to animation, as they discuss and demonstrate
their craft. Co-hosts Mark Evanier and Earl Kress welcome Jason Marsden (Fairly
OddParents, Loonatics Unleashed), Wally Wingert (The Garfield Show, Family Guy),
Phil LaMarr (Justice League, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends), Alicyn
Packard (The Mr. Men Show, World of Warcraft), TV legend Chuck McCann, Tom Kenny
(SpongeBob SquarePants), and a few surprises. Room 6CDEF.
Ever since I saw the first Cartoon Voices on the Comic Book: The Movie dvd, the nostalgia of the cartoons of my childhood came rushing back to me, to witch, I own all the Animaniacs volumes and and of course the entire DCAU, minus Batman: Sub-Zero, which I desire to own and Mystery of the Batwoman, which sucked despite the wonderful Chase Me short.
2:15-3:15 A Look Back and Forward at DC Universe Animated Original Movies—
From the heralded premiere of Superman Doomsday through the unparalleled launch
of Justice League: The New Frontier and the blockbuster release of Batman Gotham
Knight, the DC Universe animated original movies have ignited a new passion for
comic book fare within the made-for-DVD realm. DC Comics, Warner Premiere,
Warner Home Video, and Warner Bros. Animation presents the creative forces
behind these acclaimed films for a glance back at their resounding success, and
the inside scoop on future DCU releases—including a Comic-Con exclusive first
look at the next film in this exciting series! DC Comics senior VP—creative
affairs Gregory Noveck moderates a panel that includes DC Comics president and
publisher Paul Levitz, DCU films executive producer Bruce Timm, director Lauren
Montgomery (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano and, quite
possibly, members of the voice talent behind the next superhero to grace the
animated screen—in full color (well, at least red, white, and blue)! Room
6CDEF.
3:45-5:15 Universal: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Death Race—
Universal Pictures presents key cast members, filmmakers, and previously unseen
footage from its upcoming slate, including Summer 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the
Dragon Emperor and Death Race. Additionally, the studio will showcase talent and
materials from 2009 films such as Land of the Lost and more. Hall H.
8:30-10:00 Marvel: Wolverine and The X-Men Animated Screening— When an explosive
event shatters the lives of the X-Men and takes away their mentor, the beaten
heroes walk away from it all. But then they’re given a rare glimpse into the
future, and see a world in utter ruin, ruled by mutant-hunting Sentinels. So now
the most legendary of all X-Men takes the lead—Wolverine! Reuniting these broken
heroes, Wolverine embarks on the ultimate mission—to prevent the world’s
destruction. To rescue us from ourselves. To save the future. Meet Boyd Kirkland
(lead director), Craig Kyle (supervising producer), Greg Johnson (head writer),
and others involved with this new animated series and watch the first three
episodes of this epic new X-Men series before its Nicktoons 2009 premiere. Room
6CDEF.
10:00-11:00 Smallville Screening and Q&A— Comic-Con favorite Smallville
returns, with new showrunners Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin, and
Darren Swimmer joining cast members to talk about the year ahead, answer fan
questions, and give an exclusive sneak peek at clips featuring the new villains
for season eight. Award-winning comic book writer, Emmy-nominated film and
television writer/producer, and Smallville alum Jeph Loeb (Heroes) moderates the
session. From Tollin/Robbins Productions in association with Warner Bros.
Television, Smallville airs Thursdays at 8:00 PM on The CW. Room 6CDEF.
11:15-12:15 Supernatural Screening and Q&A— Supernatural stars Jensen
Ackles (Smallville) and Jared Padalecki (House of Wax)—along with
creator/executive producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman), co-executive producers Ben
Edlund (Angel) and Peter Johnson (Supernatural: Origins comic book series), and
supervising producer Sera Gamble (Eyes)—present exclusive sneak peek footage
from the highly anticipated fourth season premiere of this thrill-ride series,
answer questions, and show a portion of the special features from the upcoming
third season DVD release. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association
with Warner Bros. Television, Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on
The CW. Room 6CDEF.
Up until now, the comic properties had been undergoing a hodge-podge
development process. With the recent success of Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man” and
“The Incredible Hulk” and that company’s plan to develop its many characters
linked strategically together, Warners has been forced to take a close second
look at its sister company.With “The Dark Knight” near its release date, a new agenda is being
set, one that not only sees the DC characters emerge with a higher priority but
also one that would see them developed with an overarching goal in mind.
It’s finally here folks, “The Day of Reckoning is at Hand!” Our first movie commentary. The best comic book adaptation that successfully rebooted the Batman franchise.
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