Archive for the ‘Cartoons and Anime’ Category

DC has been blowing Marvel out of the water with amazing back-to-back direct to video epics.  Let’s hope they keep it coming.  Don’t run out of steam now, guys!  Give us what we want; a rogue filled Batman: HUSH flick.  A true detective tale.  Beat a dead horse much, Chris?  Answer…yes!  —ExSleepyInk 

With only a little over a month left until zero hour, I know everyone is gearing up for what should hopefully be the best NYCC to date!  If you’re like me, the tension is building.  Will you get the chance to chat up all your favorite creators?  Will you get all the sketches you’ve been dreaming of year round? (Better get there early–with enough money– if you want one from an artist like Brian Bolland, and be ready to possibly come back another day).  Are you going to shake hands with Bruce Campbell, or get a photo-0p with Katee Sackhoff?  It’s enough to keep you in a panic attack for days!  I know I’m already digging out all of the comics I want signed and writing myself a memo of all the artists I’m dying to have draw in my sketchpad.  I’d like you to be able to do the same, so I did some research.  Get a pen and paper ready!  Some of the keystone guests are Stan Lee and  John Romita Sr and Jr.  Others include Geoff Johns, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, David Finch, Brian Michael Bendis, J. Michael Straczynski, Adam, Andy, and Joe Kubert, Chris Claremont, Darwyn Cooke, Tony Daniel, Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Geof Darrow, Dan Didio, Matt Fraction, Adam Hughes, Mark Morales, Michael Golden, Bob Layton,  Dustin Nguyen, Greg Pak, Peter Tomasi, and much much more!  Be sure to also check out one of my best friends, David V Mammina, who will have a table showcasing his four novels (one of which I did some sketches for).  He is a dedicated writer of mostly dark fantasy, and a very humble guy.  We will be covering the event, so if you see our badges, come up and say hi.  We’d love to see you all!  The 2010 NYCC is October 8th through the 10th (That’s friday through sunday, folks!).  Below is a list of who you will find in my favorite place, Artist Alley. 

–ExSleepyInk

Marvel continues to play catchup to DC in the animation department, and they launch their latest assault with an all new Avengers movie. So please enjoy.

A new trailer is out, and its amazing. It features some new bad guys like Asajj Ventress and Darth Maul’s brother Savage Oppress.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars S3 airs on Cartoon Network, on September 17 2010.

Back to doing what I do best; finding awesome DC goodies to be excited about.  Warner Bros. Pictures just announced Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics.  The  DVD is due for a November 9th release and will be narrated by the upcoming Green Lantern star Ryan Reynolds.  I have seen a good deal of comic documentaries, but the trailer’s music and visuals, along with the cameos and shear fact that it focuses solely on the DC Universe, gave me that giddy feeling in my belly.  Enjoy, folks!

Warner Bros. Pictures presents an enthralling examination of the creative forces behind the World’s Greatest Super Heroes in Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, an all-new documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with unprecedented access to the Warner Bros. and DC Comics archives. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics will be distributed by Warner Home Video on November 9, 2010 on DVD for $24.98 (SRP). Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics will also be available On Demand and for Download.

Behind the amazing tales of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and a host of other well-known characters is the equally impressive story of the challenges, creativity and triumphs of the company that brought those characters to life. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is both a celebration of the best writers and artists in comics and a thoughtful exploration of 75 years of DC Comics history.
   
Produced by the Academy Award ® -nominated team behind Spellbound (Feature Documentary), Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics combines excerpts from comics, films and television series with the insight of some of history’s most influential comic book creators and editors, among them Neal Adams, Karen Berger, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Paul Levitz, Dwayne McDuffie, Grant Morrison, Dennis O’Neil, Paul Pope, Louise Simonson, Mark Waid, Len Wein, and Marv Wolfman.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is written and directed by Mac Carter. Jeffrey Blitz (Spellbound, The Office) served as executive producer. Producer is Gregory Noveck and co-producer is Ivan Cohen.  Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is produced by Sean Welch and Janet Eckholm.

“From the bans to the breakthroughs, from humble pulp beginnings to the literary rise of the graphic novel, the story of DC Comics holds a mirror to an ever-evolving enterprise and the society reflected in its comic book pages,” said Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment. “It’s a true American story – Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is a riveting, exciting, surprising revelation of that fascinating history and the men and women who forged it.”

—ExSleepyInk

The funniest show on television returns next mount on Cartoon Network, Sorry Family Guy but I’m talking Venture Bros. and here is a little trailer to get you hyped.

I figured since people have been encroaching on my DC territory, I could break my fanboy status just once to drop this juicy tidbit while it’s still steaming and hot out of the oven.  Mmmmm.  Smells good.  Speaking of comic Allegiance; i wonder how it’s gonna be for Paul Dini (who worked on the Batman, Superman, and Justice League animated series, as well as currently writing for DC comics) to play a big part in the beginning of a Marvel series.  Under the sway of the enemy…(chuckles) just kidding!  But seriously, dude, you better not leave us!  This is what Marvel announced…

In a coup for Marvel Entertainment, Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel TV, revealed the all-star, award-winning creative team for the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, premiering on Disney XD. This team includes the most sought-after and acclaimed writers in the comic and television industries, including Eisner & Emmy award-winning scribe Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Lost); Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (visionary behind Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man comic series); and the red-hot creative powerhouse Man of Action Studios (creators of hit series Ben 10 and Generator Rex), comprised of lauded creators Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle .

Steering Ultimate Spider-Man as the Creative Consultant, Dini will also write the series pilot; as Supervising Producers, Man of Action Studios will direct the writing staff, generate scripts and story edit; and Bendis, the man who reinvented Spider-Man for a new generation, will oversee the series as Consulting Producer.

“When we first sat down to discuss ‘Ultimate Spider-Man,’ we put together a wish list of the most exciting talent working in animation who would bring the best voice and creative direction to the show – and I’m proud to say we got them all,” said Jeph Loeb. “We want ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ to be a showcase for Marvel Animation and Spider-Man is the perfect character to give fans just what they want.”

Working in the Marvel Universe for the first time, Dini explained, “As a lifelong fan of the Marvel Universe, I’m excited to tackle these characters in such a bold new series. ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ will bring fans a new take on their favorite friendly neighborhood hero- and some surprise cast members– while staying true to what’s always made Spidey so popular. We’ve got a superb creative team assembled with amazing stories to tell and I can’t wait for fans to see what we’ve cooked up.”

Bendis echoed those sentiments, exclaiming, “It’s ‘Ultimate Spider-Man,’ the animated series-and it happened in my lifetime! That’s just so cool. I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this and here’s to Jeph Loeb for putting it all together!”

Equally thrilled to join “Ultimate Spider-Man,” the Man of Action team explained, “We’re looking forward to having a lot of fun working on Spider-Man. They’ve brought us in to help provide a unique vision for the show while remaining absolutely true to the character, so that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. Should be a great ride!”

Cort Lane, Vice-President of Animation Production & Development added, “From ‘The Super Hero Squad Show’ to the upcoming ‘Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,’ Marvel Animation is focused on making the best super hero shows for fans of all ages. Now, with this tremendous talent signed for Ultimate Spider-Man, we’re about to give fans super-powered animation like they’ve never seen before.”

—ExSleepyInk

George Lucas enrages fan boys at times. And sometimes, just sometimes he really delivers. The “cartoon” is fantastic. I for one am quite happy about them getting another season. Regardless of the other projects that are struggling to be created. Or even the ones that are being made that will no doubt leave the masses wailing. The Clone Wars are a safe bet to get your Star Wars on.

DC Entertainment has churning out these straight to DVD animated films like they were pancakes at IHOP. And I can truthfully that I have been enjoying them quite a bit. This next one due out November 9th, will feature the various shorts that accompanied the last three DVD releases. These shorts are comprised of The Spectre featured in Justice League Crisis of Two Earths. Jonah Hex, which came with Batman Under The Red Hood. And Green Arrow who’s short will be part of the Superman/Batman Apocalypse DVD coming September

To make this a must buy for the fan boys, DC will have a brand new short just for this collection. Superman/Shazam! The Return of Back Adam. This “short” will be 22 minutes long. Which is roughly twice as long as the other shorts. I really hope DC Entertainment will give Captain Marvel (Shazam) his own animated film as they have for Wonder Woman and Green Lantern. Now that wold be a Bluray to buy, watch and love. Nut I guess we will have to take what we can get. The Bluray will set you back $29.99 and the standard DVD $19.99.

The WB television show takes it to the next level as they transform the show into an anime series. Produced by Mad House, this small trailer gives you all the info you need. Prepare for a cartoon your kids should definitely be afraid of.