Re: Straczynski Fan Update
Bryon Daly wrote: I thought Rising Stars and Midnight Nation were great, also. I've never been a big Spiderman fan, though, so I haven't bothered with any of that stuff from him. Has he done anything comic-wise besides those? Fantastic Four and Supreme Power. The latter was OK, since it was a reboot, but the FF stuff wasn't so good. His ASM work was uneven; some of it was good and some of it was like he'd never read a Spidey comic in his life. Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
Bryon Daly wrote: Jim Sharkey wrote: The Sharkey family is going to SDCC this year, so I'll try and keep my ears and eyes open for this announcement. Please report back here on any pin your ears back announcements! Will do! Though I suspect that any juicy information will be posted to the Intarweb by any number of my fellow nerds about ten seconds after it's announced, so it may be old news by the time I get back and have time to send it out to you guys. :-) I have to say I haven't been too enamored of JMS' comics work on titles he himself didn't create. I enjoyed Rising Stars and Midnight Nation a lot, but some of his work for Marvel has been kinda meh. Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
On 6/22/07, Jim Sharkey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will do! Though I suspect that any juicy information will be posted to the Intarweb by any number of my fellow nerds about ten seconds after it's announced, so it may be old news by the time I get back and have time to send it out to you guys. :-) I don't follow JMS info on teh intarwebs like I used to, so it'll likely be news to me anyways. :-) I have to say I haven't been too enamored of JMS' comics work on titles he himself didn't create. I enjoyed Rising Stars and Midnight Nation a lot, but some of his work for Marvel has been kinda meh. I thought Rising Stars and Midnight Nation were great, also. I've never been a big Spiderman fan, though, so I haven't bothered with any of that stuff from him. Has he done anything comic-wise besides those? ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Straczynski Fan Update
I've seen some people on this list mention being fans of J. Michael Straczynski, the creator/writer of Babylon 5, Jeremiah, writer of the Spider-Man comic, etc. Here is some news about movies he is writing or has written. According to a post on rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated, Changeling, written by JMS, produced by Ron Howard, directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Angelina Jolie, starts prep next month with plans to open next year. Also, he has written and turned in a script for a Silver Surfer spin-off movie, looking at a late 2008 release, They Walked Into Sunlight, based on the book by Pulitzer prize winner David Maraniss, to be directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by Tom Hanks, World War Z, based on the Max Brooks novel, also planned for 2008, and a movie about the life of King David. And to quote the last two lines of his usenet posting: And there are still at least two, and possibly three major announcements yet to be made at Comic Con, which regardless of whether one is a TV or movie fan, an SF fan or a comics fan...are gonna pin people's ears back. There isn't a day when I don't feel as though I woke up in somebody else's life. -- Mauro Diotallevi Hey, Harry, you haven't done anything useful for a while -- you be the god of jello now. -- Patricia Wrede, 8/16/2006 on rasfc ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
Mauro Diotallevi wrote: I've seen some people on this list mention being fans of J. Michael Straczynski, the creator/writer of Babylon 5, Jeremiah, writer of the Spider-Man comic, etc. Here is some news about movies he is writing or has written. Thank Ifni! When I read the name, I thought it was the surname of the Unabomber! Alberto Monteiro ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
I saw the FF movie last friday, and heck if I didn't comment we'll see a Silver Surfer spin-off... Damon, capt. Obvious... Damon Agretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. http://www.geocities.com/garrand.geo/index.html Now Building: Trumpeter's Marder I auf GW 38(h) Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld. -Original Message- From: Mauro Diotallevi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:09:52 To:Brin List brin-l@mccmedia.com Subject: Straczynski Fan Update I've seen some people on this list mention being fans of J. Michael Straczynski, the creator/writer of Babylon 5, Jeremiah, writer of the Spider-Man comic, etc. Here is some news about movies he is writing or has written. According to a post on rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated, Changeling, written by JMS, produced by Ron Howard, directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Angelina Jolie, starts prep next month with plans to open next year. Also, he has written and turned in a script for a Silver Surfer spin-off movie, looking at a late 2008 release, They Walked Into Sunlight, based on the book by Pulitzer prize winner David Maraniss, to be directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by Tom Hanks, World War Z, based on the Max Brooks novel, also planned for 2008, and a movie about the life of King David. And to quote the last two lines of his usenet posting: And there are still at least two, and possibly three major announcements yet to be made at Comic Con, which regardless of whether one is a TV or movie fan, an SF fan or a comics fan...are gonna pin people's ears back. There isn't a day when I don't feel as though I woke up in somebody else's life. -- Mauro Diotallevi Hey, Harry, you haven't done anything useful for a while -- you be the god of jello now. -- Patricia Wrede, 8/16/2006 on rasfc ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: Straczynski Fan Update
Mauro Diotallevi wrote: And there are still at least two, and possibly three major announcements yet to be made at Comic Con, which regardless of whether one is a TV or movie fan, an SF fan or a comics fan...are gonna pin people's ears back. The Sharkey family is going to SDCC this year, so I'll try and keep my ears and eyes open for this announcement. Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
On 6/21/07, Jim Sharkey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mauro Diotallevi wrote: And there are still at least two, and possibly three major announcements yet to be made at Comic Con, which regardless of whether one is a TV or movie fan, an SF fan or a comics fan...are gonna pin people's ears back. Thanks for the info, Mauro! The Sharkey family is going to SDCC this year, so I'll try and keep my ears and eyes open for this announcement. Please report back here on any pin your ears back announcements! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
On 6/21/07, Mauro Diotallevi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some people on this list mention being fans of J. Michael Straczynski, the creator/writer of Babylon 5, Jeremiah, writer of the Spider-Man comic, etc. Here is some news about movies he is writing or has written. Quick tip, for those that don't know: jmsnews.com is a nice way to keep track of his news posts. -- --Max Battcher-- http://www.worldmaker.net/ ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:03 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update I saw the FF movie last friday, and heck if I didn't comment we'll see a Silver Surfer spin-off... Yes, but I suspect it will likely suck bugs. The Surfer footage in the movie was very cool looking, but the movie bore only-some- resemblance to the source material. The ripped off from the first Star Trek movie version of Galactus played very weakly, though I understand why they would cut out the Watcher. IMO the movie was not strong enough to warrant a sequel of any kind, but I suspect the studios will try and fail. xponent Not Impressed Enough Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
I thought the movie was fine and fun. I never read the FF comics, so how relevant it was to the source is immaterial to me. Also, if you're going to see the movie expecting some sort of existential revelation of the human condition... I think if they would have portrayed Galactus true to the comic, it would have bombed and failed. Lets face it: how cool would a giant purple guy on the big screen be??? No, I think the portrayal presented in the movie was perfectly fine and reasonable for a movie. You have to understand, this movie was not done for hard-core FF fans, just as I have to understand that ANY historical movie is not meant for historians (ESPECIALLY 300...). Damon. Damon Agretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. My blog: http://bookslikedust.blogspot.com/ Now Building: Tamiya's Sherman Firefly 1C in 1/48 scale - Original Message - From: Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:03 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update I saw the FF movie last friday, and heck if I didn't comment we'll see a Silver Surfer spin-off... Yes, but I suspect it will likely suck bugs. The Surfer footage in the movie was very cool looking, but the movie bore only-some- resemblance to the source material. The ripped off from the first Star Trek movie version of Galactus played very weakly, though I understand why they would cut out the Watcher. IMO the movie was not strong enough to warrant a sequel of any kind, but I suspect the studios will try and fail. xponent Not Impressed Enough Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/857 - Release Date: 6/20/2007 2:18 PM ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
- Original Message - From: Damon Agretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update I thought the movie was fine and fun. I never read the FF comics, so how relevant it was to the source is immaterial to me. Also, if you're going to see the movie expecting some sort of existential revelation of the human condition... I think if they would have portrayed Galactus true to the comic, it would have bombed and failed. Lets face it: how cool would a giant purple guy on the big screen be??? No, I think the portrayal presented in the movie was perfectly fine and reasonable for a movie. You have to understand, this movie was not done for hard-core FF fans, just as I have to understand that ANY historical movie is not meant for historians (ESPECIALLY 300...). Damon. Damon Agretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. My blog: http://bookslikedust.blogspot.com/ Now Building: Tamiya's Sherman Firefly 1C in 1/48 scale - Original Message - From: Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:03 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update I saw the FF movie last friday, and heck if I didn't comment we'll see a Silver Surfer spin-off... Yes, but I suspect it will likely suck bugs. The Surfer footage in the movie was very cool looking, but the movie bore only-some- resemblance to the source material. The ripped off from the first Star Trek movie version of Galactus played very weakly, though I understand why they would cut out the Watcher. IMO the movie was not strong enough to warrant a sequel of any kind, but I suspect the studios will try and fail. xponent Not Impressed Enough Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/857 - Release Date: 6/20/2007 2:18 PM ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Straczynski Fan Update
- Original Message - From: Damon Agretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Straczynski Fan Update I thought the movie was fine and fun. I never read the FF comics, so how relevant it was to the source is immaterial to me. Also, if you're going to see the movie expecting some sort of existential revelation of the human condition... Actually, I enjoyed the movie much more than my 12 year old. He was psyched up to see it and was very disappointed. I think if they would have portrayed Galactus true to the comic, it would have bombed and failed. Lets face it: how cool would a giant purple guy on the big screen be??? No, I think the portrayal presented in the movie was perfectly fine and reasonable for a movie. You have to understand, this movie was not done for hard-core FF fans, just as I have to understand that ANY historical movie is not meant for historians (ESPECIALLY 300...). I'm far from what you would call a hard-core FF fan, but I do know the story and can see that they have set themselves up for either major logical inconsistencies or a film that will make Ang Lee's The Hulk look like art. (Actually I liked The Hulk too) By removing any evidence of Galactus' personality and intelligence, they completely removed the reasons why The Surfer stays on Earth. If you had the freedom to roam the universe at will would you stay? Would you not hasten to return to your beloved Shalla-bal? The problem I see is that they changed not just the events of the story, they changed almost everything that made the Silver Surfer who he was. Sure, Zenn-la and Shalla-bal are mentioned in passing, but Norrin Rad's heroism is missing and more importantly so is his angst (not to mention the Power Cosmic). The Surfer is a conflicted and complex being, but the movie had almost zero character development. I'm not telling you that you should not have enjoyed the movie, I certainly did. But I am very disappointed at the paper thin characterization and the shoehorning of the Surfer into the tired mold of the action hero. For me, it bodes ill for the coming sequel (and that is rumored to be an almost sure thing). xponent Watered Down Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
