If you want a nice inoffensive documentary, then watch secret origins. The story of 2000ad the film charting the story of how the multiaward winning comic 2000ad came to be, how it has survived for 37. Listen now to 2000 ads awardwinning official podcast the 2000 ad thrillcast. The story 2000ad is a documentary made for fans of comic books by fans of comic books, offering us a comprehensive look at the famous comic book company 2000ad and their impact on the medium. Beamed direct from the nerve centre of the galaxys greatest comic, every fortnight publicity droid molchr brings you the lowdown on the galaxys greatest comic, interviewing some of the worlds greatest comics creators, welcoming special guests, giving you exclusive announcements and the chance to win. The story of 2000ad arrives on one disc, held in a standard bluray keepcase. The shortest definition for the term in the book is a personal perception of too much change in too short a period of time. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. The extras arrow have always had good extras on their discs, they have also had tons of extras on their releases and future shock is no exception. If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. First published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung. The story of 2000ad 2014 the history of the comic, from its founding and influence on the industry to its creative process. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more.
Now the first teaser trailer of the upcoming 2000ad documentary future shock. Oct 16, 2014 in 1977 the maddest baddest comic of all time was born. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. Zero limits is a phrase i would also use to describe the men and later women of 2000ad. As the title of this documentary would suggest, future shock. Thatcher is in power, the yorkshire ripper is on the loose, punk rock is on the rise and cruddy comics are widespread. With such iconic characters as strontium dog, nemesis and judge dredd, it. In 1977 the maddest baddest comic of all time was born. The story of 2000ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and.
Its a multiaward winning cocktail of explosive scifi and fantasy, infused with a mean streak of irony and wry black humour. Future shock the story of 2000ad dvd movie ships worldwide. Writer alan moore for example wrote many strips for 2000ad, including classics the ballad of halo jones and dr and quinch, and his perspective is very much missed. Grant morrison, neil gaiman, pat mills and john wagner are amongst the talking heads in. Future shock is a long overdue account of greatest comic in the galaxy 2000ad, the title that gave birth to the likes of judge dredd, strontium dog, halo jones and rogue trooper while also. The story of 2000 ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the wider cultural world beyond. Oct 12, 2017 zero limits is a phrase i would also use to describe the men and later women of 2000ad. Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture. Massively selfcongratulatory the final fifteen minutes or so are one long parade of all the interviewees being brought back on to talk about how amazing 2000ads legacy is but very watchable nonetheless.
Available on itunes, arrow video channel, prime video first published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. Future shock is a 1970 book by the futurist alvin toffler, in which the author defines the term future shock as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. The film itself runs just under two hours, while the total run time of all the. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing future shock. But with the birth of indie upstart 2000ad, fans were introduced to visionary talent like alan moore, neil gaiman and mark millar, and legendary characters that included rogue trooper, halo jones and judge dredd. Aug 19, 2014 documentary about the history of 2000ad, the scifi comic that spawned judge dredd. Love his stuff, but he did one future shock, the real catch and what makes it worth buying, even if you have the original dvd, is an interview with steve macmanus. Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian, brian bolland, carlos ezquerra, kevin oneill. With dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger. The story of 2000ad makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title. The story of 2000ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the wider cultural world beyond.
Sep 26, 2014 future shock is a long overdue account of greatest comic in the galaxy 2000ad, the title that gave birth to the likes of judge dredd, strontium dog, halo jones and rogue trooper while also. The story of 2000ad is their story, finally being told to the mainstream masses. But with the birth of indie upstart 2000ad, fans were introduced to visionary. The story of 2000ad promises to tell you the untold story of.
Grant morrison, kevin oneill and recent dredd movie writer and star alex garland and karl urban. As massimo passed away in 2007 this film would have been a great. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. Its essentially a talking heads film tricked out with animation and hard rock music, but several factors give it real energy and entertainment value. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. I expect it will be a while until they tour australia, so was happy to travel. Like the publication it chronicles, future shock features a whos who of british comic creators. Breaking into 2000 ad and what i learned while doing it. British comic 2000ad is best known for bringing us the character of future lawman judge dredd but the title also helped introduce to the.
They were the punk rock of comics and future shock. The story of 2000ad stars dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Grant morrison, neil gaiman, pat mills and john wagner are amongst the talking heads in the first full. The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. A film charting the story of how the multiaward winning comic 2000ad came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. For both beginners and longtime aficionados, future shock. Documentary about the history of 2000ad, the scifi comic that spawned judge dredd. If youre ultimately angling for a regular gig with 2000ad then its best to think of future shocks as a kind of work experience or apprenticeship. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ad s history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. The story of 2000ad is a solid release, that holds no issue in the audio or visual department. The story of 2000ad documentary first published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its. The book, which became an international bestseller, grew out of an article the future as.
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