J. Michael Straczynski

Watchmen to return?

From a story that was originally reported on THR, I posted a preview on MyFantasyArt of the controversial upcoming DC Entertainment return to the Watchmen universe, the acclaimed 1986 graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons. This summer, DC Comics will publish a seven comic book mini-series called Before Watchmen. Every week, ….

Well reviewed Thor to get IMAX 3D release opening day

IMAX, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment formally announced today that they will indeed release the epic film Thor in digital IMAX theatres worldwide day-and-date on May 6, 2011. The film, which has been getting rave reviews from critics, is based on the Marvel comic of the same name. Thor is directed by Kenneth Branagh, produced ….

Get a free Ninja Assassin hoodie if you’re attending the famous NYC Village Halloween Parade this evening?

That’s the text message I just received. But I do not know if they’re giving these out to just anyone OR, if you need the text – just a warning! If I get any additional info, I’ll update this post from my phone. The text didn’t specify. However, the mere chance to get a free ….

Will Ninja Assassin, Prince of Persia and others appear at Comic-Con ’09

Speaking of martial arts films, Ninja Assassin, the long-awaited martial-arts action film from the Wachowski brothers and director James McTeigue – who’s also attached to helm X-Men Origins: Magneto – isn’t on the official Warner Bros. Comic-Con schedule, but rumor on the web is that it could have a secret screening, and may be a ….

Cast of Joss Whedon’s new show Dollhouse attending New York Comic-Con, along with partial premiere screening

Organizers of the upcoming New York Comic Con today revealed that, not only is Joss Whedon attending its 2009 event as a Special Guest, he will also premiere the first act of his upcoming TV series Dollhouse to convention attendees. One of the most influential names in the pop culture landscape of the last decade, ….

Takashi Miike’s Yatterman world premiere at NY Comic-Con

Organizers of New York Comic Con revealed that maverick Japanese director Takashi Miike will appear at its 2009 event as a Guest of Honor, along with superstar actor and pop star Sho Sakurai. Miike and Sakurai will be speaking about their upcoming feature film Yatterman—and then present the world premiere of the highly-anticipated movie, produced ….

J. Michael Straczynski to be guest of honor at 2009 New York Comic-Con

I will start doing some posts on what’s going to be happening at next year’s Comic-Con, which is happening quite early this time, with events taking place from February 6-8, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. First story of note is that Babylon 5 creator and Changeling writer J. Michael ….

Straczynski writing Forbidden Planet and Pulitzer-winner writing Spider-Man 4

Hollywood is getting serious about grooming its adaptations and remakes right from the start, by hiring the best writers in the industry. According to The Hollywood Reporter, J. Michael Straczynski, who penned the Clint Eastwood film Changeling, has been tapped to write the long-in-development remake of cult sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet for Warner Bros. Warners ….

The Changeling trailer launches

The first trailer for the Clint Eastwood thriller Changeling, has launched. Changeling tells the fact-based tale of Christine Collins (played by Angelina Jolie), a single mother living in 1920’s Los Angeles, whose young son goes missing one day. Months later, police find the boy and return him to his mother – with only one problem ….

Thor and Fantastic Four 2 Updates

While speaking at Charlotte’s Heroes Convention 2006 J. Michael Straczynski let slip that David Goyer, writer of Blade and Batman Begins, is set to write a treatment for a Thor film. It’s not known whether that means he’s rewriting the script that Mark Protosevich has already written, or coming up with something completely new. Based on the legendary thunder deity, Thor might not seem like the perfect superhero-comic-to-film. The story ….