This week, writer/director/producer David Goyer told the SciFiWire that he's producing an hour-long action series based on the Blade movie trilogy (for which he wrote all three screenplays, and directed the final installment) for Spike TV, set to debut in June 2006.
He said the that the series will be "different" than the movies and not star Wesley Snipes. Goyer is co-writing the pilot with fellow comics writer Geoff Johns (the two teamed on the JSA comic series).13 episodes have been ordered.
Goyer, who wrote the screenplay for Batman Begins, is also executive producer on a new SF series debuting in the fall for CBS called Threshold. In addition, Goyer is curently developing The Flash as a movie for Warner Bros. He is set to write and direct this latest DC superhero to hit the big screen.
Finally, Goyer recently "had a meeting" with Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan about a sequel to this summer's supehero hit. He would say no more on that subject.
Its a nice time to be David Goyer.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
SDCC Comic-Con: Ghost Rider Teaser poster
Ghost Rider
UPDATED: Smallville Season 5 News!
At the 2005 Television Critics Association press tour this week, Smallville star Tom Welling revealed a few cool guest stars/characters for the upcoming season of Smallville, which begins on Thursday, September 29 at 8 pm (new day)
In an episode, currently titled "Aqua" and due to air in October, Lex hires a swim coach, a 19-year-old named A.C. (as in Arthur Curry). Sound familiar? It should -- he's Aquaman!
The same episode introduces a new recurring character, Prof. Milton Fine, to be played by Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel cast member James "Spike" Marsters. Milton Fine is the name of the character who evolved into Brainiac in the Byrne-revamp of Superman.
Here's how The WB describes the character:
Another cool guest shot this season, John (Jonathan Kent) Schneider's former Dukes of Hazzard co-star, Tom Wopat, will pop by as a childhood friend of Jonathan's who is now a senator.
Additional information on Season 5 can be found here.
In an episode, currently titled "Aqua" and due to air in October, Lex hires a swim coach, a 19-year-old named A.C. (as in Arthur Curry). Sound familiar? It should -- he's Aquaman!
The same episode introduces a new recurring character, Prof. Milton Fine, to be played by Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel cast member James "Spike" Marsters. Milton Fine is the name of the character who evolved into Brainiac in the Byrne-revamp of Superman.
Here's how The WB describes the character:
"Possessed of a vast, superior knowledge limited only by his hubris and emotions, Brainiac comes to earth armed with a secret about Clark's biological family and the truth about Krypton's demise. Brainiac's presence in Smallville will have a devastating effect on Clark and Lex's already deteriorating friendship."
Another cool guest shot this season, John (Jonathan Kent) Schneider's former Dukes of Hazzard co-star, Tom Wopat, will pop by as a childhood friend of Jonathan's who is now a senator.
Additional information on Season 5 can be found here.
Coming this Fall.....
Two cool movies are deubting in theatres this November that should be of intetrest to (both) readers of this site...
Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash in I Walk the Line.
Natalie Portman in the movie adaptaion of Alan Moore's V for Vendetta comic book mini-series.
Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash in I Walk the Line.
Natalie Portman in the movie adaptaion of Alan Moore's V for Vendetta comic book mini-series.
Deaths in the Family
This week, two pop culture icons passed away.
First was longtime Batman artist Jim Aparo, who had worked on various Batman titles, starting with The Brave and the Bold, since the early 70s steadily throughout the 90s. He was the artist for one of the most famous Batman storylines in the past 25 years, "A Death in the Family," the storyline that featured the second Robin Jason Todd being murdered by the Joker, after readers voted to kill the character off in a phone poll.
First was longtime Batman artist Jim Aparo, who had worked on various Batman titles, starting with The Brave and the Bold, since the early 70s steadily throughout the 90s. He was the artist for one of the most famous Batman storylines in the past 25 years, "A Death in the Family," the storyline that featured the second Robin Jason Todd being murdered by the Joker, after readers voted to kill the character off in a phone poll.
The second pop culture death this week was that of James "Scotty" Doohan from the original Star Trek series and the first seven Star Trek movies, as well as a memorable guest spot on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Rest in peace guys. Thanks for the good times.
Monday, July 18, 2005
SDCC Day 3: Bryan Singer Talks Superman Returns
Possibly the biggest panel of this year’s convention was the Superman Returns panel featuring director Bryan Singer, who showed three minutes of well-received footage and answered a lot of fan’s questions.
You can read a description of the footage here. No word on if and when the footage will pop on the net, but I’ll post a link as soon as I find out.
The panel is covered here and here. You can also hear audio of a follow-up interview with Singer here, where among other things the notes that Noel Neill and Jack Larson (Lois and Jimmy from the 1950s series) cameo. It take a few minutes to download, but is well worht it. I listened as I typed this up.
Here are some highlights from the Q&A:
The main character: Superman is three people, according to Singer. Clark on the farm, raised by the Kents, the bumbling Metropolis reporter, and Kal El, Last Son of Krypton.
Story: Essentially, it’s a love story between Clark and Lois, what happens when old boyfriend returns
Influences: Singer noted that he didn’t have a favorite Superman comic or era, but his influences on the film include artist Alex Ross, the 40s Fleischer cartoons and the 50s TV series featuring George Reeves. And of course, the first Superman movie. The movie will evoke the 40s film era as well.
Relation to previous films: the new movie springs from the first Reeve film, with vague reference to the second, but ignores the third and fourth altogether.
Relation to Smallville: The producers of the movie and the series worked together not to step on each other’s toes in terms of plots and characters. There will be no direct contradiction, but nor will there be any references.
Casting: He wanted an unknown in the lead, like Richard Donner did with Christopher Reeve, so that viewers won’t have any preconceived notions, and can see Brandon Routh as Superman. Unused Marlon Brando as Jor-El footage shot by Donner will be used. Singer asked for some suspension of disbelief regarding the ages of the characters in relation to the previous movies, because they need young actors who can do a series of movies.
Luthor: Kevin Spacey’s Luthor will have some of the humor of Gene Hackman's version, but will also reflect some of the darker elements seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s portrayal in Smallville.
Music: John Ottman, who Singer has worked with on his previous films will be providing the score., although the classic John Williams theme will be used as well.
Today's USA Today also covered the panel.
You can read a description of the footage here. No word on if and when the footage will pop on the net, but I’ll post a link as soon as I find out.
The panel is covered here and here. You can also hear audio of a follow-up interview with Singer here, where among other things the notes that Noel Neill and Jack Larson (Lois and Jimmy from the 1950s series) cameo. It take a few minutes to download, but is well worht it. I listened as I typed this up.
Here are some highlights from the Q&A:
The main character: Superman is three people, according to Singer. Clark on the farm, raised by the Kents, the bumbling Metropolis reporter, and Kal El, Last Son of Krypton.
Story: Essentially, it’s a love story between Clark and Lois, what happens when old boyfriend returns
Influences: Singer noted that he didn’t have a favorite Superman comic or era, but his influences on the film include artist Alex Ross, the 40s Fleischer cartoons and the 50s TV series featuring George Reeves. And of course, the first Superman movie. The movie will evoke the 40s film era as well.
Relation to previous films: the new movie springs from the first Reeve film, with vague reference to the second, but ignores the third and fourth altogether.
Relation to Smallville: The producers of the movie and the series worked together not to step on each other’s toes in terms of plots and characters. There will be no direct contradiction, but nor will there be any references.
Casting: He wanted an unknown in the lead, like Richard Donner did with Christopher Reeve, so that viewers won’t have any preconceived notions, and can see Brandon Routh as Superman. Unused Marlon Brando as Jor-El footage shot by Donner will be used. Singer asked for some suspension of disbelief regarding the ages of the characters in relation to the previous movies, because they need young actors who can do a series of movies.
Luthor: Kevin Spacey’s Luthor will have some of the humor of Gene Hackman's version, but will also reflect some of the darker elements seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s portrayal in Smallville.
Music: John Ottman, who Singer has worked with on his previous films will be providing the score., although the classic John Williams theme will be used as well.
Today's USA Today also covered the panel.
SDCC DC Day 3: Superman
Not a lot of new stuff was announced at the Superman panel, just writer Greg Rucka reiterating how important the current “Sacrifice” storyline is, not only to Superman, but to the lead-up to October's Infinite Crisis. Jeph Loeb talked a little about Superman/Batman and Supergirl. And Mark Verheiden talked Superman
Adventures of Superman: Rucka will resolve the issue of Lois’ shooting, something he has planned from the beginning. He notes that “Sacrifice” is related to it as well. He will also bring back Ruin, the villain that has been plaguing superman in this book. Ruin was recently revealed to be Superman’s childhood friend, former president Pete Ross. He will also revolve the Mxyztplk story, which was pushed back due to “Sacrifice.”
Superman: Superboy visits in issue #220, dealing with what recently happened in the Teen Titans/Outsiders crossover. John Henry Irons and the Eradicator also return. The following issue is a light-hearted one featuring Bizarro. Verheiden will be exploring the Clark/Lois relationship and will touch on her shooting as well. He noted that Lois is Superman’s connection to Earth, so if they are having problems, that affect how Superman relates to the rest of the planet.
Supergirl: the first three issues feature the Girl of Steel meeting up with Power Girl and the JSA, Superboy and the Teen Titans, and the Outsiders. She may also get a love interest. And Krypto hates her.
Superman/Batman: Loeb will deal with Luthor as he concludes his run on the title. Last seen in Superman/Batman as a crazed supervillain in armor, he is now of course appearing as cool calculating, business-suited self in Villains United and throughout other related DC titles. Loeb will explain the seeming disparity. Whether Luthor knows Superman’s identity and his role in the DCU will also be explored.
More Superman: Look for more Superman projects by next year near the release of the movie, similar to what’s happening to Batman now.
Ties to other media: when asked if or how the comics would reflect the movie or the Smallville TV series, line editor Eddie Berganza that nothing specific would change, though he mentioned how Birthright brought back the idea of Lex and Clark being friends in Smallville, as is reflected in the TV series.
Read more about the panel, and see some images, like the one above, from October’s Superman books here.
Adventures of Superman: Rucka will resolve the issue of Lois’ shooting, something he has planned from the beginning. He notes that “Sacrifice” is related to it as well. He will also bring back Ruin, the villain that has been plaguing superman in this book. Ruin was recently revealed to be Superman’s childhood friend, former president Pete Ross. He will also revolve the Mxyztplk story, which was pushed back due to “Sacrifice.”
Superman: Superboy visits in issue #220, dealing with what recently happened in the Teen Titans/Outsiders crossover. John Henry Irons and the Eradicator also return. The following issue is a light-hearted one featuring Bizarro. Verheiden will be exploring the Clark/Lois relationship and will touch on her shooting as well. He noted that Lois is Superman’s connection to Earth, so if they are having problems, that affect how Superman relates to the rest of the planet.
Supergirl: the first three issues feature the Girl of Steel meeting up with Power Girl and the JSA, Superboy and the Teen Titans, and the Outsiders. She may also get a love interest. And Krypto hates her.
Superman/Batman: Loeb will deal with Luthor as he concludes his run on the title. Last seen in Superman/Batman as a crazed supervillain in armor, he is now of course appearing as cool calculating, business-suited self in Villains United and throughout other related DC titles. Loeb will explain the seeming disparity. Whether Luthor knows Superman’s identity and his role in the DCU will also be explored.
More Superman: Look for more Superman projects by next year near the release of the movie, similar to what’s happening to Batman now.
Ties to other media: when asked if or how the comics would reflect the movie or the Smallville TV series, line editor Eddie Berganza that nothing specific would change, though he mentioned how Birthright brought back the idea of Lex and Clark being friends in Smallville, as is reflected in the TV series.
SDCC DC Day 3: Waid, the Brave & the Bold
One of the biggest announcements of the convention is that writer Mark Waid (Flash, JLA, Kingdom Come) has signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. Not only will he continue to write Legion of Superheroes, but he will also be launching a new Brave and the Bold series, featuring team-ups between the DCU’s heroes (not just Batman). Waid will also be taking an editorial consultant role, similar to those of Geoff Johns and Grant Morrison. No other Waid projects were announced.
On what to expect from the new Brave and the Bold series, Waid told Newsarama:
On what to expect from the new Brave and the Bold series, Waid told Newsarama:
“… we’ll do story arcs generally spelled by one or two shorter stories in between if the need suits. As complete stories, the ideas is to build in as many characters as possible, so it’s not six issues of Batman and Green Arrow, for example – that would be a little predictable. The fun of it, of course, is finding the plot devices that would allow you to have, say, Batman and Green Lantern in issue #1, and then Green Lantern and, hypothetically speaking, Supergirl in issue #2, and Supergirl and Hawkman in issue #3, or whatever – and find the plot batons, if you will, that you can hand off to keep the story going while moving the characters in and out as needed.”It’s worth checking out the article for more on Waid’s thoughts on the book and the types of team-ups, he’d like to see.
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