Post by BIGKEV on Feb 5, 2007 20:38:54 GMT -5
Marvel properties are continuing with the movie madness, with Ghost Rider about to hit theatres (on the 16th of this month), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (June 15th) and Spider-Man 3 coming this May (another 3-year wait, though, to be fair), as well as animated features that have been coming out, et cetera. Then there’s the “re-interpreted to be closer to the comic book” Hulk coming in late June ’08, and Iron Man already being cast and getting all reared up to go for May, 2008 release…
Green Lantern fans shouldn’t utterly despair, however. Albeit very brief (around a minute long), I invite you to enjoy this excellent fan-film short just as I have: cobraproductions.filmspace.biz/gl.mov
I’ve heard all sorts of stuff concerning how Marvel goes about planning things. From that they dictate everything to the writers stemming from a mad 20-year business plan sold to them by quasi-aliens that worship deceased science-fiction authors to the “dartboard approach” (complete with nude clowns and man-killing baby seals).
One must keep in mind that most of the writers involved with Marvel (and, as one can assume, DC or any other long-standing company) grew up with these characters and that it’s only natural that they want to bring those dynamic and much beloved figures back to their roots, back to what made those writers fall in love with them in the first place.
Another thing one must keep in mind is that the regular Marvel 616 Universe will become more like the Ultimate Marvel Universe. No, no, not in the way that probably first springs to the forefront of your brain. What I mean is that Marvel is making a concerted effort to interconnect most of the titles on a regular basis. Look what DC has done with 52 and what they will be doing with the (alleged, I have been wrong before) upcoming Multiverse weekly. Marvel has been doing it for years with the Ultimate line. Readers don’t have to read all the interconnected comics, but it sure doesn’t hurt, and more in-depth regular crossover with storylines and such is very much in the cards with Marvel, you just wait and see (heck, you’re seeing it now).
Earlier this week, apropos of nothing, Rob Liefeld announced on his forum that he wants to buy back rights to multi-media usage of the Awesome library from Platinum, although he states he owns all comic book usage of the characters.
It transpires that Platinum is working with Arclight on a number of films, a slate that included "Youngblood." On learning of the details, I understand Liefeld approached Arclight stating that the property wasn't well represented and, after Arclight backed away, requested that he exercise a buyback option in his contract with Platinum. This was refused and the detail disputed, which has led to Platinum's decision to publish Awesome characters in comics form to make their own legal claim.
I understand the situation is currently with the lawyers.
if only it were true.....
From the Amazon solicitation of "Essential Golden Age Marvel Comics," "Watch for one of the stars of J. Michael Straczynski's upcoming Golden Age project!"
Green Lantern fans shouldn’t utterly despair, however. Albeit very brief (around a minute long), I invite you to enjoy this excellent fan-film short just as I have: cobraproductions.filmspace.biz/gl.mov
I’ve heard all sorts of stuff concerning how Marvel goes about planning things. From that they dictate everything to the writers stemming from a mad 20-year business plan sold to them by quasi-aliens that worship deceased science-fiction authors to the “dartboard approach” (complete with nude clowns and man-killing baby seals).
One must keep in mind that most of the writers involved with Marvel (and, as one can assume, DC or any other long-standing company) grew up with these characters and that it’s only natural that they want to bring those dynamic and much beloved figures back to their roots, back to what made those writers fall in love with them in the first place.
Another thing one must keep in mind is that the regular Marvel 616 Universe will become more like the Ultimate Marvel Universe. No, no, not in the way that probably first springs to the forefront of your brain. What I mean is that Marvel is making a concerted effort to interconnect most of the titles on a regular basis. Look what DC has done with 52 and what they will be doing with the (alleged, I have been wrong before) upcoming Multiverse weekly. Marvel has been doing it for years with the Ultimate line. Readers don’t have to read all the interconnected comics, but it sure doesn’t hurt, and more in-depth regular crossover with storylines and such is very much in the cards with Marvel, you just wait and see (heck, you’re seeing it now).
Earlier this week, apropos of nothing, Rob Liefeld announced on his forum that he wants to buy back rights to multi-media usage of the Awesome library from Platinum, although he states he owns all comic book usage of the characters.
It transpires that Platinum is working with Arclight on a number of films, a slate that included "Youngblood." On learning of the details, I understand Liefeld approached Arclight stating that the property wasn't well represented and, after Arclight backed away, requested that he exercise a buyback option in his contract with Platinum. This was refused and the detail disputed, which has led to Platinum's decision to publish Awesome characters in comics form to make their own legal claim.
I understand the situation is currently with the lawyers.
if only it were true.....
From the Amazon solicitation of "Essential Golden Age Marvel Comics," "Watch for one of the stars of J. Michael Straczynski's upcoming Golden Age project!"