Tag: Frank Miller

Geekscape 426: Having A Comix Celebration With Michael Valentine!

by Jonathan

We first met filmmaker and comic book fan Michael Valentine several years ago at WonderCon when he told us about his film ‘Comix: Beyond The Comic Book Pages‘! We were excited for him to finish the documentary on the comic book industry so that we could see it for ourselves… and now he has! We talk to Michael on this latest Geekscape about his reasons for making the film, the challenges he faced and what it was like interviewing comic book legends like Stan Lee, Neal Adams and Frank Miller! If you’re a comic book fan, this episode (and Michael’s movie) is just for you!

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Geekscape Comics: Weekend Reads!

by Karson

Welcome to Weekend Reads! It’s your little, weekly dose of comic book goodness that focuses on some aspect of my weekend reading!

This week I discuss our first DC book…

Before diving in, I’d like to give an update on past reads. A couple of weeks ago I ripped on the current X-Men books. They are starting to pick up steam. The Blob storyline in All New X-Men is fun, but Wolverine and Angel’s relationship problems take away a lot of the book’s momentum. The last pre-Apocalypse Wars issue of Extraordinary was a fun, Inception-esque story of Storm and Jean rescuing Nightcrawler from his mind. If you love the X-Men, you’ll find something to enjoy in these arcs.

Ok, now that we have the X-Men out of the way, let’s get to THE READS:

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Archie #6 by Mark Waid and Veronica Fish
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The Goddamned #3 by Jason Aaron and R.M.Guéra
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Dark Knight III: The Master Race #3 by Brian Azzarello, Frank Miller, and Geof Darrow, Klaus Janson, Andy Kubert

There isn’t a comic book out there that I recommend more than Archie. Waid and Fish are flat out killing it right now. I can boil my thoughts on the series down to simple mathematics:

Waid’s writing + Fish’s art = you care about these characters

Whether you’ve read Archie before or not you’re going to enjoy this book. Waid also provides insights into classic Archie comics, along with the comics themselves, at the end of each issue which are fascinating from both a historical perspective and just seeing how much society has changed. READ THIS BOOK!

I discussed The Goddamned with Matt on Check Your Backseat awhile back when The Revenant and Bone Tomahawk were all the rage, and I thought it would fit in with that genre. I didn’t plan on keeping up with it but when the third issue came out I couldn’t help but check it out.

This series will definitely be more gratifying to read in trade. Character and plot development move at a pretty slow pace, but Guéra art saves it from being crippled. He captures the book’s barren and desolate tone perfectly. It draws from some Christian religious stuff, but it isn’t too much to make you clueless if you are unfamiliar with it. If you’re a fan of Bone Tomahawk or The Revenant, there may be something to love here for you, but I would recommend picking it up in trade.

Dark Knight III: The Master Race is a tough book to discuss. If you rip on it too hard you just like like one of those people who love to bitch on the Internet but if you give it too much praise you’re going to get ripped by people and told you aren’t a serious comic book fan. I think I fall somewhere in between.

When this title was announced most comic book fans labeled it as a DC money grab, I tried to maintain optimism in the face of criticism. After three issues, I’m ready to admit I was wrong.

This book just isn’t that good. If any other creative team were behind such a mediocre series you wouldn’t hear anything about it; it’s the Tiger Woods of comic books.

The writing suffers from a lack of direction. One second it seems the old and tired Batman and Superman are going to pass the sword down to the younger generation of heroes and next they’re back in the driver’s seat. Where Archie sparks a broad range of the reader’s emotions, this book fails to deliver any emotional impact. It lacks any sense of danger or excitement. I also find it has a tendency to feel more like a Superman book than a Batman one.

The book has a couple of high points. 1) the artwork. 2) the mini comics at the end. In the third issue, we get to see the Miller finished Romita Jr. art. It is unlike anything else you’ll see in comics today.

Is the series worth checking out? Sure? But only because of the names attached to the book. Read Archie instead.

Alright, that’s it for this week! What do you think? Are you enjoying Dark Knight III? Have you dug into anything Archie? Tweet me!

NYCC 2015: Frank Miller’s Next Book? Another ‘Sin City’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Comic book legend Frank Miller surprised everyone at the ongoing New York Comic-Con with an appearance at a Dark Knight III: The Master Race panel.

That book hits shelves on November 25th, so of course an attendee asked what Frank Miller had planned following this latest controversial book.

“Oh yeah. My next book is set, I’m working on it now, in fact. It’s a Sin City, a love story set against the backdrop of World War II.”

He offered no further information about the characters or details on the book (including a release window), but the fact that another Sin City is on the way (in book form) is very exciting to me. As long as it turns out better than the added segments in last year’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, I’m definitely down.

Would you be excited for another Sin City book? Or have you seen/read enough of Basin City and its inhabitants for one lifetime?

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Source: ComicBook.com

‘Dark Knight III’ Variants Unveiled By DC Comics

by Bigyanks

DC Comics has released more retail variant covers for ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race‘ #1 by artists Lee Bermejo, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Kirkham, Klaus Janson and Eduardo Risso. The retailer-specific covers will also feature the logo of the participating comic shop offering the cover for sale.

The sequel to the seminal ‘Dark Knight Returns’ and its follow-up ‘The Dark Knight Strikes Again’. ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’ is written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello, with art primarily from Kubert and Janson.

‘The Dark Knight III: The Master Race‘ #1 is scheduled for release on Nov. 25.

Sneak Peek at Issue #1 of DC’s ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’

by Bigyanks

ReedPOP today revealed the exclusive cover for this year’s program guide for NYCC, created by DC and designed by Andy Kubert. The cover is a sneak peek at Issue #1 of DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE that comes out later this year.

Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is one of the most important and recognized works in comic book history. In recognition of its 30th Anniversary, DC Entertainment returns to New York to celebrate the book that defined a generation. Joining in the festivities will be the amazing cast of top-notch talent, including Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and maybe even a surprise guest or two, who are working on the final chapter of the saga 30 years in the making. Be here for reveals, revelations and exclusive artwork!  This is the once-in-a-lifetime panel you CANNOT miss!

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Geekscape Exclusive: Free Tickets To The Premiere Of ‘COMIX: Beyond The Comic Book Pages’ In LA!

by Shane O'Hare

At the end of last year we told you all about the Kickstarter for the documentary COMIX: Beyond The Comic Book Pages. We now have some amazing news for you, our Geekscape fans!

The project is DONE, and it is premiering July 30th in LA at the Regent Theater. The creators of COMIX have reached out to us at Geekscape to offer you ‘scapists passes to the premiere!

That’s right! If you’re in the LA area, or are very series about getting to the Regent Theater on time, you can get your hands on a pair of tickets to the premiere!

All you need to do is email info@comixthemovie.com , give them your name and tell them you heard about it on Geekscape! That’s it! Hop on it now, as seating is limited and we don’t have that many passes available!

Be sure to check out their official website HERE! And be sure to peep our exclusive new poster as well!

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COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages is an exciting new feature film documentary about the world of comic books told through the thoughts and images of the creators, artists, writers, collectors, store owners, independent publishers, and especially the passionate fans who have made it the phenomenon that it is today.

COMIX includes exclusive one-on-one interviews with icons from the comic book industry, like Stan Lee (Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic Four), Frank Miller (Sin City, 300), Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men, Green Lantern/Green Arrow), Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Superman, Justice League of America), Mike Richardson of Dark Horse Productions (Hellboy, Sin City, Goon, and Concrete), Marc Silvestri of Image Comics and Top Cow Productions (Tomb Raider, Hunter Killer, Witchblade), and Todd McFarlane (Spawn). COMIX also includes interviews with fans, many dressed in full costume, as they talk about their love for the characters and cosplay, at conventions like Comic-Con, Wizard World, and more.

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Geekscape 364: Dan Casey Helps Us Count To 100!

by Jonathan

Just in time for the Age of Ultron, Nerdist News reporter Dan Casey comes to Geekscape to talk about his brand new book “100 Things Avengers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die”! While he’s here we talk Avengers, the Joker’s new image and continue to heap praise on Daredevil! We also talk about the troubling news out of Konami regarding Silent Hills and we give an update on DC’s big crossover event ‘Convergence’! Is it everything it’s hyped up to be?

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Frank Miller Returns to DC For ‘Dark Knight Returns III: The Master Race’

by Eric Francisco

Batman is rich. Even though he owns all the major consoles, he has a murdered-out PC because he is PC Master Race.

That’s what I’m assuming Dark Knight Returns III: The Master Race will be about. I’d totally read a graphic novel about Batman playing Telltale Games’s Game of Thrones and trolling console subreddits.

The legendary Frank Miller will return to DC Comics to grit-up modern comics once again when he concludes his seminal work with its final installment, Dark Knight Returns III: The Master Race. Get your quality, colorful Batgirl out of here! Comics are dark!

Details are scarce, but the news was announced, amongst other platforms, on Frank Miller’s previously inactive Twitter account. Because that’s what you announce the final installment to the landmark series that have influenced the maturation of the graphic novel medium: on a platform with a baby blue bird as its logo.

From Comic Book Resources:

The series will run for eight issues, with installments scheduled to be released twice a month starting in late fall 2015.

 

“For the past six months, I’ve been working with Frank Miller to bring the next chapter in the ‘Dark Knight’ to light,” he said. It’s been humbling. I’ve learned a lot, and I call him sensei. It’s a really, really big project.”

 

Miller confirmed the news himself via Twitter … releasing promotional art from the story and stating, “I hope that by now my silence is deafening.” In the official press release, DC Comics billed the story as “the epic conclusion of the celebrated ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ saga.”

 

“Batman remains my favorite comic book hero and a sequel to Dark Knight is going to be daunting,” Miller said in a statement. “But we’ll do our best.”

I’m not going to bother filling you in on how much The Dark Knight Returns meant to comic book fans, but I can tell you that this can go really well or really, really terribly. Frank Miller is/was a phenomenal artist and storyteller, but there’s something about his attitudes that are distinctly late ’80s/early ’90s that hasn’t — ironic to say, matured — well.

While The Dark Knight Returns is frequently cited amongst the best comics have had to offer, The Dark Knight Strikes Again was universally reviled. This was roughly the same era of Frank Miller’s career where he became something of a self-parody of himself, where he penned the greatest and most awful lines written in the English language that spawned endless jokes and memes everywhere.

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Let’s not trash art before it’s even finished, but I simply can’t bring myself to be enthused about this. Frank Miller hasn’t demonstrated growth past his prime, relying on an aesthetic that hasn’t aged well. Although The Dark Knight Strikes Again was well almost fifteen years ago, it still seems Frank Miller hasn’t gotten past 1991.

But what about you? Are you excited? Let us know.

 

‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’ Pushed To 2014

by Derek Kraneveldt

I’m starting to think that we’ll never see this movie.

I was 15 years old when Sin City first hit theatres. I loved it, and was unbelievably excited when Robert Rodriguez quickly announced that the film would get a sequel.

I’m 23 now, and I’m still as excited as I was eight years ago when Sin City 2 (now known as Sin City: A Dame To Kill For) was delayed… again and again and again. It looks like old habits die hard, as today, just a few months before the sequel would hit theatres, it was delayed again.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For will now release on August 22, 2014. That’s a 325 day delay for those who like numbers. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ray Liotta, Juno Temple, Jeremy Piven, Josh Brolin, Jessica Alba, Michael Madsen, Bruce Willis and plenty of others, and was scheduled to release this October.

It’s pretty lame news, so be sure to let us know how you feel below!

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Watch The First Trailer For ‘300: Rise Of An Empire’

by Derek Kraneveldt

If everything went according to plan, we’d be just a few weeks away from the theatrical release of 300: Rise of an Empire. That’s not the way that things always work out, however, and instead we’ll be waiting until March of next year.

Warner Bros. has just released the anticipated first trailer for Rise of an Empire, following a cool new teaser poster released yesterday. The trailer showcases the same stylish look and feel of the first film, but of course, the stunning cast from 300 is nowhere to be found (well, besides David Welham as Dilios).

I’m reserving judgement on this one for now, as it seems like it’s been stuck in development hell for years, but based on my love for the first film alone (plus, the trailer does look pretty cool), I can’t wait to line up for this one. Take a look at the new poster and trailer below, and let us know what you think! 300: Rise of an Empire released March 7th, 2014.

Here’s the poster:

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And the film’s first trailer:

“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Geekscape Comics: ‘RoboCop: Last Stand’ Coming From Boom! Studios

by Derek Kraneveldt

Boom! Studios has announced a new RoboCop series that will launch this August!

Frank Miller and Steven Grant will write the series, while Korkut Öztekin, and Declan Shalvey will provide the artwork.

No further information has been revealed about the book, titled RoboCop: Last Stand, but we’ll definitely keep you updated on this one! It’s been some time since we’ve seen anything from Miller, and he of course has his own history with the RoboCop series: Miller wrote a draft for RoboCop 2 that was never produced (though was later adapted into a comic), and was also credited with cowriting RoboCop 3.

What do you think of this news? Will you pick up Last Stand?

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New Character Posters, Descriptions & Synopsis Released For ‘300: Rise Of An Empire’

by Shawn Madden

The official website for 300: Rise Of An Empire has revealed some new images from the upcoming film that focus on the lead protagonist Themistocles, played by Sullivan Stapleton, and Artemisia, played by Eva Green.

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Walking the line between savvy statesman and battle-hardened soldier, this Greek general has no illusions about what motivates men, kings or gods. He knows well how the game is played. A master strategist, Themistokles holds an unflinching vision for the glory of Greece and will do whatever it takes to realize that vision—whether leading the charge on the battlefield or subtly working his influence behind the scenes.Now, facing the onslaught of the massive Persian navy, he may be outnumbered but not out-maneuvered. Knowing there’s more at stake here than his life and the lives of his men, he will gamble everything on a daring plan that could seal the fate of Greece and the future of democracy.
 
Sullivan Stapleton takes on the nuanced role and describes Themistokles as a “people person,” just one of the many facets that make up this richly developed character—a man of wit and persuasive charm, as well as steely determination.

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A woman commanding armies in a man’s world, this skilled and ruthless warrior—the real power behind Xerxes’ throne—knows that the rules have never applied to her. And never will. Meeting Themistokles head-on with the Persian armada, Artemisia will set the sea on fire, assaulting Greece not only for power and glory but for vengeance, the roots of which are known only to herself…and for which she is willing to sacrifice thousands and alter the fate of nations.
 
Bringing the volatile, vindictive and unapologetically ambitious warrior Artemisia to life is Eva Green, who says, “I love playing evil characters, but ones who are complex, and have a reason to behave in such a way… It’s always more interesting.”

Additionally, a new synopsis for the film has been released that reveals that actor David Wenham (who played Dilios in the first film) would be reprising his role in the upcoming prequel.

Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
 
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
 
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present, a Cruel and Unusual Films/Mark Canton/Gianni Nunnari Production, “300: Rise of an Empire.” The action adventure stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”) as Themistokles and Eva Green (“Dark Shadows,” “Casino Royale”) as Artemisia. Lena Headey reprises her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo; Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos; David Wenham returns as Dilios, and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King, Xerxes.
 
The film is directed by Noam Murro, from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad, based on the graphic novel Xerxes, by Frank Miller. It is produced by Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Bernie Goldmann. Thomas Tull, Frank Miller, Stephen Jones and Jon Jashni serve as executive producers.
 
The creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Simon Duggan, production designer Patrick Tatopoulos, editor Wyatt Smith and costume designer Alexandra Byrne. The music is composed by Federico Jusid.
 
“300: Rise of an Empire” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. This film is not yet rated.

300: Rise Of An Empire hits theaters August 2, 2013

Geekscape Comics: ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ Character Officially Joining The New 52

by Shawn Madden

Carrie Kelly will be joining the New 52 in issue #19 of Batman & Red Robin. Yes, we are talking about Carrie Kelly from Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. While she may not be joining the book as the new Robin (yet?), the character will definitely play an important role in the series starting with issue #24.

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On the darkest of nights, who is the one person Batman meets that could change his life forever?

Peter Tomasi on the introduction of the character:

“She’s a college kid who’s got spunk and speaks her mind. This is not an alternate-earth Robin, this is simply a girl named Carrie Kelley, who we learn knew Damian, which in turn weaves her into the fabric of the DC Universe for the first time in 25 years. What you’ll find out once you crack the book, is that she’s not exactly the ‘new Robin,’ but I don’t want to spoil the story and her introduction into Bruce Wayne/Batman’s life.
 
In regards to how long she’ll be around, let’s just say that it’s a helluva lot longer than ‘one issue.’ I’ve got plans for Carrie that play well into the future. It’s all in continuity. It’s all part of the Batman universe in the here and now. Carrie Kelley has found her way into The New 52 and she’s here to stay – in what capacity is anybody’s guess – except mine of course.”

Could Carrie Kelley become the new Robin of the New 52 DC Universe? It’s definitely appears that they’re heading that way and you may want to pick this issue up when it hits stands before first printings become impossible to find.

Source: NY Post

Teaser Poster Spotted For ‘300: Rise Of An Empire’

by Shawn Madden

Following the release of the logo for the film and just before the trailer hits at the end of the month with G.I. Joe: Retaliation, a teaser poster has been spotted for the Zack Snyder produced and Noam Murro directed prequel, 300: Rise Of An Empire. 

 

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300: Rise Of An Empire hits theaters August 2, 2013.

 

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Logo Revealed For ‘300: Rise Of An Empire’

by Derek Kraneveldt

It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard news from anyone involved with 300: Rise of an Empire. Some were even concerned that the project (first announced in 2008) had hit a brick wall, and that we wouldn’t be seeing it any time soon.

 

If you were concerned, feel free to lay those worries to rest; as far as the film’s official Facebook page is concerned, 300: Rise of an Empire will still release in 2013.

 

Late yesterday, the page revealed the logo for the film via its banner image (with a clear 2013 date underneath). It’s nothing too exciting, with the subtitle simply pasted below the old logo, but at least it’s something.

 

300: Rise of an Empire stars Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Sullivan Stapleton, and more, and is currently scheduled to hit theatres on August 2nd. Check out the logo below, and let us know what you think!

 

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Does Michael Fassbender Have A Secret Role In ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’?

by Shawn Madden

The cast of Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For is already huge. And there’s a chance it may be even bigger than we know. While talking about the upcoming film, actress Jamie King may have slipped up and revealed that there’s another actor appearing in the film who hadn’t been previously revealed.

 

“It was really fun because I got to do the part that was in the comic book. I was there the first day of filming when nobody else was cast except for Jessica Alba, Mickey [Rourke], and [Rosario Dawson]. None of the other people were cast so I was acting to someone’s hand. Imagine doing all your scenes with no one. Is it going to be Fassbender? Is it going to be Levitt? Brolin? It was a real trip.”

 

See, everyone that Jamie King listed has been revealed as being a part of the film. Everyone that is, except for Michael Fassbender, who she randomly named among a group  of the film’s cast members. Is there a chance that we may be seeing the actor making a surprise cameo in the film?

 

We’ll have to wait and find out when Sin City: A Dame To Kill For hits theaters October 2, 2013.

 

First Look At Josh Brolin In ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Aside from the metric ton of casting news (check out just some of it here, here, and here), we haven’t heard or seen much coming out of the production of Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. 

 

Director Robert Rodriguez tonight broke that visual silence, and gave us a cool before/after first look at Josh Brolin in the film. Take a look at the images below, and let us know what you think!

 

Here’s the before:

 

 

And after:

 

 

Josh Brolin will join plenty of others, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ray Liotta, Juno Temple, Jeremy Piven, Jessica Alba, Michael Madsen, Bruce Willis and more, when A Dame to Kill For blasts its way into theatres on October 4th!

Stacy Keach Joins The Cast Of ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

Variety is reporting that Stacy Keach has joined the ever growing cast of Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. Keach will play the role of mob boss Wallenquist aka “The Kraut”, who is described by Rodriguez as “the one man who can’t be redeemed in Sin City” and “pure evil.” His face is evidently replete with heavy scars and burn wounds.

 

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Sin City: A Dame To Kill For hits theaters October 4th.

 

Source: Variety

Julia Garner Joins ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Derek Kraneveldt

The cast of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For has grown yet again. Deadline has revealed that Julia Gardner (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Martha Marcy May Marlene) has been added to the star-studded group of actors that will appear in the film.

 

She’ll join plenty of others, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ray Liotta, Juno Temple, Jeremy Piven, Jessica Alba, Michael Madsen, Josh Brolin, Bruce Willis and more, when A Dame to Kill For blasts its way into theatres on October 4th.

 

I can’t wait.

 

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Source: Deadline

Bruce Willis Confirmed For ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

While the cast of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For has been shaping up very nicely (everyone from Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Josh Brolin to Mickey Rourke to Ray Liotta seem to be involved), Bruce Willis, who played the extremely major character of Hartigan in the first film, has been oddly silent. We’ve been wondering for some time now if he’d even make it into the film, or if his (still major) character would have to be recast.

 

You can now quit your worrying and rest easy, as Robert Rodriguez has just confirmed to MTV that the venerable (and busy) actor is confirmed for the sequel. It’s brief, but you can’t get much more of a confirmation than this:

 

“Bruce is back, so you’ll be seeing him.”

 

Excited? You can watch the interview with Robert Rodriguez below (though only if you’re in the US, which means that I haven’t seen it). The topics include Bruce Willis (of course), and they also delve into both the 3D elements of the film, and just who Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be playing. Enjoy!

 

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Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and its massive cast will hit theatres on October 4th.

 

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Juno Temple, Ray Liotta And Jeremy Piven Join The Cast Of ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

The ever growing cast of Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For has gained three new additions. As well as adding the recent additions of Joseph Gordon Levitt and Josh Brolin, sources are confirming that Juno Temple, (The Dark Knight Rises), Ray Liotta (Killing Them Softly), and Jeremy Piven (Smokin’ Aces) have also joined the cast of the film. The actors roles are being kept secret for now, but may be revealed with an official press release later on.

 

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Sin City: A Dame To Kill For hits theaters October 4th

 

Source: ThePlaylist

Josh Brolin Joins The Cast Of ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

Quite a bit of casting news coming down regarding Robert Rodgriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. Yesterday when word broke that Joseph Gordon-Levitt had signed on for the film it was also revealed that Josh Brolin (MIB3, Oldboy) was being looked at for one of the film’s roles as well. Well, Brolin has now officially been cast as Dwight, who was played by Clive Owen in the first film, in the upcoming sequel. Check out the full press release below.

Today Dimension Films announced another big name that has been added to the SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR cast roster, further ramping up the ensemble – Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin (GANGSTER SQUAD, MILK). Brolin will star as “Dwight” in the follow up to FRANK MlLLER’S SIN CITY for co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. The part of the “Dame” has yet to be cast.

Dwight is one of the favorite characters from Miller’s books and the 2005 film. In SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR, Dwight is hunted down by the only woman he ever loved, Ava Lord, and then watches his life go straight to hell. Chronologically, this story takes place prior to “The Big Fat Kill” (featured in the film FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY) and explains how Dwight came to have a dramatically different face.

“Dwight is a constant character throughout the Sin City world and “A Dame To Kill For” is a defining episode in his life. We’re looking forward to Josh’s take on Dwight,” said Rodriguez and Miller.

Brolin will next be seen alongside Sean Penn in the Warner Bros. 1940’s police drama Gangster Squad set for release January 11, 2013. Brolin recently completed production on the Jason Reitman-directed film Labor Day opposite Kate Winslet, in addition to Spike Lee’s Oldboy, a remake of the popular Korean film. Brolin last appeared as young “Agent K” in Men in Black 3, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and co-starring Will Smith and Emma Thompson. In 2008, Brolin was nominated for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and received awards from the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review for his portrayal of ‘Dan White’ in Gus Van Sant’s acclaimed film Milk. Prior to that, Brolin earned a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of an ensemble for his work in Joel and Ethan Coen’s No Country for Old Men, which also won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR weaves together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales in which the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more repulsive inhabitants.

The star studded ensemble includes already announced original cast members Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rourke as “Marv,” Jessica Alba as “Nancy,” Rosario Dawson as “Gail” and Jaime King as “Goldie/Wendy” with new cast members Joseph Gordon-Levitt as “Johnny,” Dennis Haysbert as “Manute” and Jamie Chung as “Miho.” Production is underway at Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For is scheduled theaters October 4th.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Signs On For Lead Role In ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

Deadline has just broken news that Joseph Gordon-Levitt has signed on to star in Frank Miller and Robert Rodrigueze’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. Levitt will play the role of ‘Johnny’, a part that was actually at one point offered to Johnny Depp.

Levitt will be joining the returning cast from the first film as well as newcomers which may include Josh Brolin (Gangster Squad). Brolin is among a list of actors that the studio is courting for “tough guy” roles in the sequel.

The site also goes on to reveal that Levitt has ended talks with Marvel Studios regarding the role of Peter Quill aka Star-Lord in Guardians Of The Galaxy and that the studio will now be looking at other candidates. So, scratch one name off the not-so-short list of candidates for the role.

New York, NY January 7, 2013 – Dimension Films announced today that Joseph Gordon-Levitt (LOOPER, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES) is joining the all-star cast as one of the lead characters in the highly anticipated SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. The film is the follow up to co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s 2005 visually groundbreaking film, FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY. Other major casting announcements will continue to follow.

Gordon-Levitt will play “Johnny,” a cocky gambler who disguises a darker mission to destroy his most foul enemy at his best game.

“Johnny is a new character in the Sin City world and we are excited for what Joseph will bring to the role,” said Rodriguez and Miller.

Gordon-Levitt most recently wrote, directed and stars in DON JON’S ADDICTION which will premiere this month at Sundance and also stars Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore.

SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR weaves together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales in which the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more repulsive inhabitants.

The ensemble includes already announced original cast members Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rourke as “Marv,” Jessica Alba as “Nancy,” Rosario Dawson as “Gail,” and Jaime King as “Goldie/Wendy” with new cast members Dennis Haysbert as “Manute,” and Jamie Chung as “Miho”. Production is underway at Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas.

The original SIN CITY broke new ground with its iconic stylish look. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR will not only bring fans back to the world that Miller and Rodriguez created, but also add a new dimension by bringing their unique visual style to life in 3D.

SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR was developed by Frank Miller based upon his graphic novel, with a screenplay by Miller and Academy Award® winner William Monahan (The Departed). The film will be released by Dimension Films in the US and Canada on October 4, 2013 and is produced by Robert Rodriguez’s Quick Draw Productions, Aldamisa, AR Films, Miramax and Solipsist.

Source: Deadline

Chris Meloni Joins The Cast Of ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

Actor Chris Meloni (Man Of Steel, Law And Order: SVU) is the latest addition to join the cast of Robert Rodgriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. Meloni will be one of the “tough guys” joining the cast as a lead role as a cop.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For is scheduled theaters October 4th.

Source: Deadline

Jamie Chung And Jaime King Join The Cast Of ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’

by Shawn Madden

Actresses Jamie Chung (The Man With The Iron Fists) and Jaime King (The Spirit) have joined the cast of Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. The sequel from director Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, has just begun shooting this past Monday in Austin. They will be joining the returning cast members Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba and Rosario Dawson.

Chung will be replacing Devon Aoki from the first film as the katana-wielding assassin, Miho. King actually appeared in the first Sin City film as the golden-haired prostitute Goldie and will be joining the sequel as her twin sister, Wendy.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For will be released October 4, 2013.

Source: THR

The Trailer For ‘The Dark Knight Returns Part Two’ Is Here!

by Shawn Madden

The first trailer for The Dark Knight Returns Part Two has been made available online. The trailer features Superman’s debut as well as The Joker’s return. A release date hasn’t been announced but it will be hitting shelves early next year.

 

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Frank Miller Involved With ‘Justice League’ Movie?

by Shawn Madden

The latest of many rumors attached to the upcoming Justice League film is an interesting one. It appears that an undercover Warner Bros. marketing/research team made it’s way into an undisclosed comic book shop and began asking a series of question to gauge what fans reactions are to Marvel Studios, the talked about Justice League film and Frank Miller. The team apparently entered the shop posing as fans, but it became apparent to the staff by the time they finished their first question that they were definitely not.

The team began asking questions regarding whether fans would accept a DC superhero movie without Christopher Nolan directing and if he served as a producer, would that placate fans?

Apparently they also began asking about the team line-up and made sure and mentioned Aquaman but also went on to mock the Ant-Man film only to become worried when the staff said it would probably be cool. The most interesting of the questions seemed to be the final question. They asked:

“What would fan reaction be to a Justice League movie with Frank Miller’s name attached?”

If this turned out to be true. What would it really mean to have Frank Miller’s name attached? Is he rewriting Will Beall’s (Gangster Squad) script, producing or directing? I guess we’re going to have to wait and find out.

Source: Bleeding Cool

‘300’ Prequel Gets A New Title!

by Derek Kraneveldt

You remember 300 right? The 2006 ultra bloody, ultra stylized adaptation of the classic Frank Miller adaptation of the battle of Thermopylae? The film that really put Zack Snyder (now doing Man of Steel) on the map?

 

You probably also know that a prequel has been in the works for some time. It began production in 2008, shortly after the wild success of 300. Since then, we’ve had a change of director (Snyder left to do Man of Steel, replaced by Smart People’s Noam Murro), some plot changes, and now we get a title change too!

 

300: Battle of Artemisia has become 300: Rise of an Empire. This title change seems like a great fit; the new title gives you a much better idea that the film is a prequel. We’ll be seeing just how Xerces gets his God-King status here, and as the title now describes, just how his empire came to be.

 

What do you think of the title? Are you a 300 fan?

 

‘The Dark Knight Returns: Part One’ Gets A New Clip!

by Derek Kraneveldt

We’re fast approaching the release of The Dark Knight Returns: Part One: Warner Brothers Animation’s adaptation of the iconic Frank Miller book.

We first showed you a clip all the way back in August. It looks like a new clip has found its way online. Check it out below! Haven’t read it in awhile? The synopsis has this to say about the title:

It’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting – simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new…and old.

Looking forward to this one?


First Look At Rila Fukushima As Yukio In ‘The Wolverine’

by Shawn Madden

A few set photos have made their way online last week of the cast and crew of The Wolverine as they begin filming in Japan. Earlier today a first look at model-turned-actress Rila Fukushima as Yukio has made its way online.

The character Yukio is a blood-thirsty assassin tasked with killing Wolverine, but becomes enamored with him  when she witnesses his exceptional killing prowess. She is one of the two love interests featured in Chris Claremont and Frank Miller’s “Japanese Saga”. Check out a first look at Fukushima on the set of The Wolverine.

Source: Collider