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Comic Book Movies - Virgin Film

David Hughes
Comic Book Movies Virgin Film Book PDF

Author : David Hughes
Publisher : Random House
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781448132799

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Comic Book Movies - Virgin Film by David Hughes Pdf

The superheroes are back! Since the 1970s, the film world has found inspiration in comic books and graphic novels. These days no summer is complete without a major blockbuster movie based on a comic: Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men, Men in Black, Daredevil, and The Hulk. Modern special effects have made large-scale superhero epics possible, but the diversity of the comics being published has made for a wide variety of subjects, as evidenced by Ghost World, From Hell, Akira and Road to Perdition. This book looks in detail at twenty key titles, covering every step of the development from comic book panel to feature film frame. Includes interviews with key creative artists about the evolution of the films from the original comics, and speculates about future films.

Comic Book Movies

Blair Davis
Comic Book Movies Book PDF

Author : Blair Davis
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780813588797

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Comic Book Movies by Blair Davis Pdf

Comic Book Movies explores how this genre serves as a source for modern-day myths, sometimes even incorporating ancient mythic figures like Thor and Wonder Woman’s Amazons, while engaging with the questions that haunt a post-9/11 world: How do we define heroism and morality today? How far are we willing to go when fighting terror? How can we resist a dystopian state? Film scholar Blair Davis also considers how the genre’s visual style is equally important as its weighty themes, and he details how advances in digital effects have allowed filmmakers to incorporate elements of comic book art in innovative ways. As he reveals, comic book movies have inspired just as many innovations to Hollywood’s business model, with film franchises and transmedia storytelling helping to ensure that the genre will continue its reign over popular culture for years to come.

A Brief History of Comic Book Movies

Wheeler Winston Dixon,Richard Graham
A Brief History of Comic Book Movies Book PDF

Author : Wheeler Winston Dixon,Richard Graham
Publisher : Springer
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783319471846

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A Brief History of Comic Book Movies by Wheeler Winston Dixon,Richard Graham Pdf

A Brief History of Comic Book Movies traces the meteoric rise of the hybrid art form of the comic book film. These films trace their origins back to the early 1940s, when the first Batman and Superman serials were made. The serials, and later television shows in the 1950s and 60s, were for the most part designed for children. But today, with the continuing rise of Comic-Con, they seem to be more a part of the mainstream than ever, appealing to adults as well as younger fans. This book examines comic book movies from the past and present, exploring how these films shaped American culture from the post-World War II era to the present day, and how they adapted to the changing tastes and mores of succeeding generations.

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide

Helen O'Hara
The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide Book PDF

Author : Helen O'Hara
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1787392600

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The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide by Helen O'Hara Pdf

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide is a thrilling journey through the history of the world's favourite movie genre.

The Quitter

Harvey Pekar
The Quitter Book PDF

Author : Harvey Pekar
Publisher : Vertigo
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114587632

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The Quitter by Harvey Pekar Pdf

"Suggested for mature readers"--P. [4] of cover.

Film and Comic Books

Ian Gordon,Mark Jancovich,Matthew P. McAllister
Film and Comic Books Book PDF

Author : Ian Gordon,Mark Jancovich,Matthew P. McAllister
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781628468687

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Film and Comic Books by Ian Gordon,Mark Jancovich,Matthew P. McAllister Pdf

Contributions by Timothy P. Barnard, Michael Cohen, Rayna Denison, Martin Flanagan, Sophie Geoffroy-Menoux, Mel Gibson, Kerry Gough, Jonathan Gray, Craig Hight, Derek Johnson, Pascal Lefevre, Paul M. Malone, Neil Rae, Aldo J. Regalado, Jan van der Putten, and David Wilt In Film and Comic Books contributors analyze the problems of adapting one medium to another; the translation of comics aesthetics into film; audience expectations, reception, and reaction to comic book-based films; and the adaptation of films into comics. A wide range of comic/film adaptations are explored, including superheroes (Spider-Man), comic strips (Dick Tracy), realist and autobiographical comics (American Splendor; Ghost World), and photo-montage comics (Mexico's El Santo). Essayists discuss films beginning with the 1978 Superman. That success led filmmakers to adapt a multitude of comic books for the screen including Marvel's Uncanny X-Men, the Amazing Spider-Man, Blade, and the Incredible Hulk as well as alternative graphic novels such as From Hell, V for Vendetta, and Road to Perdition. Essayists also discuss recent works from Mexico, France, Germany, and Malaysia.

Marvel Comics into Film

Matthew J. McEniry,Robert Moses Peaslee,Robert G. Weiner
Marvel Comics into Film Book PDF

Author : Matthew J. McEniry,Robert Moses Peaslee,Robert G. Weiner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786443048

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Marvel Comics into Film by Matthew J. McEniry,Robert Moses Peaslee,Robert G. Weiner Pdf

Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe--beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008)--has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen. This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and cultural context of the larger cinematic Marvel universe, including serials, animated films, television movies, non-U.S. versions of Marvel characters, films that feature characters licensed by Marvel, and the contemporary Cinematic Universe as conceived by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. Films analyzed include Transformers (1986), Howard the Duck (1986), Blade (1998), Planet Hulk (2010), Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013), Elektra (2005), the Conan the Barbarian franchise (1982-1990), Ultimate Avengers (2006) and Ghost Rider (2007).

The Comic Book Film Adaptation

Liam Burke
The Comic Book Film Adaptation Book PDF

Author : Liam Burke
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781626745186

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"There is no better, smarter examination of the relationship between comics and film." --Mark Waid, Eisner Award-winning writer of Kingdom Come and Daredevil In the summer of 2000 X-Men surpassed all box office expectations and ushered in an era of unprecedented production of comic book film adaptations. This trend, now in its second decade, has blossomed into Hollywood's leading genre. From superheroes to Spartan warriors, The Comic Book Film Adaptation offers the first dedicated study to examine how comic books moved from the fringes of popular culture to the center of mainstream film production. Through in-depth analysis, industry interviews, and audience research, this book charts the cause-and-effect of this influential trend. It considers the cultural traumas, business demands, and digital possibilities that Hollywood faced at the dawn of the twenty-first century. The industry managed to meet these challenges by exploiting comics and their existing audiences. However, studios were caught off-guard when these comic book fans, empowered by digital media, began to influence the success of these adaptations. Nonetheless, filmmakers soon developed strategies to take advantage of this intense fanbase, while codifying the trend into a more lucrative genre, the comic book movie, which appealed to an even wider audience. Central to this vibrant trend is a comic aesthetic in which filmmakers utilize digital filmmaking technologies to engage with the language and conventions of comics like never before. The Comic Book Film Adaptation explores this unique moment in which cinema is stimulated, challenged, and enriched by the once-dismissed medium of comics.

The Contemporary Superhero Film

Terence McSweeney
The Contemporary Superhero Film Book PDF

Author : Terence McSweeney
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780231549790

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The Contemporary Superhero Film by Terence McSweeney Pdf

Audiences around the globe continue to flock to see the latest releases from Marvel and DC studios, making it clear that superhero films resonate with the largest global audience that Hollywood has ever reached. Yet despite dominating theater screens like never before, the superhero genre remains critically marginalized—ignored at best and more often actively maligned. Terence McSweeney examines this global phenomenon, providing a concise and up-to-date overview of the superhero genre. He lays out its narrative codes and conventions, exploring why it appeals to diverse audiences and what it has to say about the world in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Unpacking the social, ideological, and cultural content of superhero films, he argues that the genre should be considered a barometer of contemporary social anxieties and a reflection of cultural values. McSweeney scrutinizes representations of gender, race, and sexuality as well as how the genre’s conventions relate to and comment on contemporary political debates. Beyond American contributions to the genre, the book also features extensive analysis of superhero films from all over the world, contrasting them with the dominant U.S. model. The book’s presentation of a range of case studies and critical debates is accessible and engaging for students, scholars, and enthusiasts at all levels.

What is a Superhero?

Robin S. Rosenberg PhD,Peter Coogan PhD
What is a Superhero Book PDF

Author : Robin S. Rosenberg PhD,Peter Coogan PhD
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199339525

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What is a Superhero? by Robin S. Rosenberg PhD,Peter Coogan PhD Pdf

It's easy to name a superhero--Superman, Batman, Thor, Spiderman, the Green Lantern, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rorschach, Wolverine--but it's not so easy to define what a superhero is. Buffy has superpowers, but she doesn't have a costume. Batman has a costume, but doesn't have superpowers. What is the role of power and superpower? And what are supervillains and why do we need them? In What is a Superhero?, psychologist Robin Rosenberg and comics scholar Peter Coogan explore this question from a variety of viewpoints, bringing together contributions from nineteen comic book experts--including both scholars in such fields as cultural studies, art, and psychology as well as leading comic book writers and editors. What emerges is a kaleidoscopic portrait of this most popular of pop-culture figures. Writer Jeph Loeb, for instance, sees the desire to make the world a better place as the driving force of the superhero. Jennifer K. Stuller argues that the female superhero inspires women to stand up, be strong, support others, and most important, to believe in themselves. More darkly, A. David Lewis sees the indestructible superhero as the ultimate embodiment of the American "denial of death," while writer Danny Fingeroth sees superheroes as embodying the best aspects of humankind, acting with a nobility of purpose that inspires us. Interestingly, Fingeroth also expands the definition of superhero so that it would include characters like John McClane of the Die Hard movies: "Once they dodge ridiculous quantities of machine gun bullets they're superheroes, cape or no cape." From summer blockbusters to best-selling graphic novels, the superhero is an integral part of our culture. What is a Superhero? not only illuminates this pop-culture figure, but also sheds much light on the fantasies and beliefs of the American people.

The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City

Peter Sanderson
The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City Book PDF

Author : Peter Sanderson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781416531418

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The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City by Peter Sanderson Pdf

New York City has had a profound influence on the Marvel Comics universe. Unlike Batman's Gotham City or Superman's Metropolis, the Marvel superheroes - Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers - are grounded firmly in the streets of New York, working and living beside us. This fun and informative guide will take you through those streets, pointing out locations of interest along the way. Peter Parker's apartment in the West Village? We'll show you how to get there. Looking for the Avengers headquarters? They might give you funny looks when you show up at the Frick Museum, but don't worry, you're in the right place. You'll also discover why Stan Lee decided to use New York as his backdrop in the first place, and what effect that decision has had on subsequent generations of comic book artists and writers. Whether you're a curious traveller or just a Marvel Comics fan, The Marvel Comics Guide to New York Citygives a fresh and fun new look at the greatest city in the world - and the Marvel universe.

The Big Picture

Ben Fritz
The Big Picture Book PDF

Author : Ben Fritz
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
ISBN : 9780544789760

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The Big Picture by Ben Fritz Pdf

A chronicle of the massive transformation in Hollywood since the turn of the century and the huge changes yet to come, drawing on interviews with key players, as well as documents from the 2014 Sony hack

The Beginning After The End

TurtleMe
The Beginning After The End Book PDF

Author : TurtleMe
Publisher : TurtleMe
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Beginning After The End by TurtleMe Pdf

I had to accept that I wasn’t just Arthur Leywin anymore, and that I could no longer be limited by the circumstances of my birth. If I was going to escape, if I was going to go toe-to-toe with the most powerful beings in this world, I needed to push myself to my utmost limit...and then I needed to push even further. After nearly dying as a victim of his own strength, Arthur Leywin wakes to find himself far from the continent where he was born for the second time. Alone, broken, and with no way to tell his family he’s alive, Arthur must rebuild his strength to survive. As he ascends through an ancient dungeon filled with hostile beasts and devious trials, he discovers an ancient, absolute power - a power that will either ruin him or take him to new heights. But the dungeon won’t give up its knowledge easily. Before he can plunder its depths, Arthur must learn to untangle the threads of fate. He must band together with the unlikeliest of allies if he hopes to escape with his life.

Batman: Year One Deluxe Edition

Frank Miller
Batman Year One Deluxe Edition Book PDF

Author : Frank Miller
Publisher : DC Comics
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781401280154

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Batman: Year One Deluxe Edition by Frank Miller Pdf

In 1986, writer Frank Miller joined with artist David Mazzucchelli and colorist Richmond Lewis to create one of the most groundbreaking superhero tales ever to see printÑBATMAN: YEAR ONE, now available in a deluxe edition! Originally published over four issues in the monthly BATMAN series, this mesmerizing story followed the unprecedented success of MillerÕs apocalyptic saga BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS to become one of the most popular and influential graphic novels in the history of American comics. By turns brutal, tender, grim and hopeful, Miller and MazzucchelliÕs masterful reimagination of Bruce WayneÕs first year as Gotham CityÕs champion has electrified generations of readers with its unprecedented fusion of gritty realism and elegance of form. Now, DC Comics is proud to present a special new hardcover collection of this modern comics classic. Featuring digitally remastered art, introductions by Miller and series editor Dennis OÕNeil and an illustrated afterword by Mazzucchelli, BATMAN: YEAR ONE THE DELUXE EDITION also contains more than 40 pages of behind-the-scenes material, including the complete script and pencil breakdowns for BATMAN #407.

The Modern Superhero in Film and Television

Jeffrey A. Brown
The Modern Superhero in Film and Television Book PDF

Author : Jeffrey A. Brown
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317484516

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The Modern Superhero in Film and Television by Jeffrey A. Brown Pdf

Hollywood’s live-action superhero films currently dominate the worldwide box-office, with the characters enjoying more notoriety through their feature film and television depictions than they have ever before. This book argues that this immense popularity reveals deep cultural concerns about politics, gender, ethnicity, patriotism and consumerism after the events of 9/11. Superheroes have long been agents of hegemony, fighting for abstract ideals of justice while overall perpetuating the American status quo. Yet at the same time, the book explores how the genre has also been utilized to question and critique these dominant cultural assumptions.