It’s never going to get the blessing of Alan Moore, let’s face it, but Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons has given HBO and Damon Lindelof’s upcoming TV adaptation of the seminal graphic novel his seal of approval during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “I do know a little about it,” said Gibbons. “I’ve had conversations with […]
HBO has “very, very high hopes” for Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen pilot
HBO’s Television Critics Association presentation has taken place this week, and it has offered up some snippets of information on the current state of Damon Lindelof’s (The Leftovers, Lost, Prometheus) adaptation of Alan Moore’s seminal graphic novel, Watchmen. Deadline is reporting that the network’s programming president, Casey Bloys, discussed the pilot, which has been directed by Nicole […]
What can we expect from HBO’s Watchmen?
Ricky Church on HBO’s Watchmen series… It goes without saying that Watchmen is one of the most celebrated and revered graphic novels ever made. It is constantly cited as a favourite among comic book readers and usually listed as one of the greatest ever written from numerous sources. Zack Snyder directed a feature film in […]
Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons shares his opinion on why Batman v. Superman failed critically
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of the most polarizing movies of the past several years. The film was absolutely reviled by critics, while some fans have gone as far as to call the film a “masterpiece”. It’s a film that began a heated argument over whether critics truly “get” comic book films, […]
UPDATE: Damon Lindelof teases start of Watchmen series at HBO
Earlier this summer it was reported that HBO had begun talks with Lost’s Damon Lindelof to develop a series based upon Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ groundbreaking graphic novel Watchmen. Since then, we’ve had little else in the way of information, but Lindelof has now seemingly confirmed that work on the series has officially begun. Using his […]
DVD Review – Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (2015)
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD, 2015. Directed by Paul Goodwin. Starring Pat Mills, John Wagner, Neil Gaiman, Karl Urban, Dave Gibbons, Scott Ian, Brian Bolland, Carlos Ezquerra, Kevin O’Neill. SYNOPSIS: A detailed look at the history of the 2000AD comic and its main character Judge Dredd from those involved in its creation. Documentaries are […]
Interview – Pat Mills talks Dan Dare and his role in bringing him to 2000AD
Villordsutch talks to Pat Mills about his role in bringing Dan Dare to 2000AD… Pat Mills could safely wear a well-earned badge upon his chest that reads, “You’re Welcome!”. He has been called in the past, “The Grandfather of British Comics”, known for creating 2000AD, having a hand in the genesis of Judge Dredd, along […]
Comic Book Review – Dan Dare – The 2000 AD Years – Vol.1
Villordsutch Reviews Dan Dare – The 2000AD Years – Vol.1… Dan Dare is a British icon. He was created by Frank Hampson in 1950, and first appeared in the Eagle comic where he was an instant hit with the British public. Almost a decade after the original series had ended, Dan Dare was resurrected in the […]
