Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. While submitting my future shock scripts i read plenty of twist stories by those whom i had decided were the masters of the form. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has. Love his stuff, but he did one future shock, the real catch and what makes it worth. Paul goodwins documentary celebrates the bold and brutal comic best known for creating fascist future cop. A shock to the system 1990 720p bluray dts x264brmp. Toffler is a scientific writer, and that his books appear quite convincing.
Foremost amongst regular strips was judge dredd, but future shock. Future shock, a 1972 documentary film on tofflers book. I expect it will be a while until they tour australia, so was happy to travel. And now alvin tofflers immensely readable yet disquieting study may serve tohe same purpose for our own increasingly volatile world. 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 gamechanger in. 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. The story of 2000ad 1 hours and 50 minutes movie 2015 documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ad s history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. Credit blast by justin greaves, released 18 january 2015 supported by 6 fans who also own future shock i really like the idea of constantly adding to this album on bc as and when interesting material becomes available. Aug 31, 2015 2000ad was always satirical, using the fantastical scifi shield to make cultural and political swipes something pat mills is ambivalent about as it risks defanging the message. Please share your impressions once you have viewed it. 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.
Like the publication it chronicles, future shock features a whos who of british comic creators. With such iconic characters as strontium dog, nemesis and judge dredd, it became the anarchic underdog that forever changed the face of the international comics industry. Future shock, a music and dance variety show hosted by james brown from 1976 to 1978 future shock flashforward, the series finale of the science fiction series flashforward. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for. 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. Future shock the story of the 2000ad 2014 720p bluray dd2. Theres no doubt at all that 2000ad changed comics forever, not just in the uk but around the world. The story of 2000ad was released to give fans an insight into the creation of the comic, and now a new extended bluray edition is available to celebrate the 40th anniversary. Shock corridor 1963 proper 720p bluray flac x264sadpanda. 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 gamechanger in both comics and the. Future shocks are short twist stories, which never mind those found in will eisners the spirit or classic anthology comics like tales from the crypt is a form probably as old as the short story itself.
May 19, 2014 future shocks are short twist stories, which never mind those found in will eisners the spirit or classic anthology comics like tales from the crypt is a form probably as old as the short story itself. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Rather than spending months working on fullypainted pages, you should send black and white layouts of comic strip work based on the characters of 2000 ad. 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. But this new edition also has extended interviews, with major contributors to the success of 2000ad, not sure why neil gaiman features so much. As the title of this documentary would suggest, future shock. 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. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture. The story of 2000ad, is a splendid documentary produced by sean hogan and helen mullane that outlines the wellworn history to comic fans like myself of 2000ad from its origins from the ashes of action 2000ads genetic father as it were to its heyday up til the mid 1980s, and then its decline as talent was picked off slowly by dc comics and then by some appalling.
The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad future shock tv series, a music and dance variety show hosted by james brown from 1976 to 1978 future shock flashforward, the series finale of the science fiction series flashforward. 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. This enables you to watch the video without an internet connection. The story of 2000 ad, presented as part of days of fear and wonder, a major nationwide scifi season directed by paul goodwin, future shock. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically british. Future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock.
Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release in the uk. The story of 2000ad, is a splendid documentary produced by sean hogan and helen mullane that outlines the wellworn history to comic fans like myself of 2000ad from its origins from the ashes of action 2000ads genetic father as it were to its heyday up til the mid 1980s, and then its decline as talent was picked off slowly by dc comics. First published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. A young woman travels to the future in this temporal thriller, a series opener and briggss the chasing the dream series first book for teens. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more. This was done in support of her big screen self titled film later this year which promises to probe into her past and origin story. Due to the eidetic memory 17yearold elena martinez has kept hidden all her life, she is selected by the powerful aether corporation to join several other talented teens on a trip 10 years into the. Future shock by justin greaves, released 18 january 2015 1. These include horror stories called terror tales, timetravel stories called time twisters and alternatehistory stories called past imperfect. It did not take me long to conclude that future shock is one excellent modern trash. Future shock 40 years later future shock by alvin toffler was a huge sensation when it was published in 1970. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release. From december 1999 the last programme, or prog, of each year was numbered after the imminent new year, as follows.
Was neat to hear about their punk rock beginnings, and how many of their writers going to dcmarvel affected them but ive seen youtube channels with more depth to their examinations of comic book companies, and i think this wouldve been better. Judge dredd cocreator john a history of violence wagner states the inflexible lawman was basically margaret thatcher, while writer alan grant wryly notes, the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. The story of 2000ad and takes some callins from past episodes. Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian, brian bolland, carlos ezquerra, kevin oneill. Its world debut was at the 2014 fantastic fest in austin, texas, and subsequently shown at other us film festivals. Future shock the story of the 2000ad 2014 1080p bluray dd2. If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. The reader should not be misguided or disoriented by the fact that mr. Alex fitch talks to honor blackman about her career, to sean hogan about future shock the story of 2000ad, and virginie selavy discusses the alice in wonderland exhibition at the british library with curator helen melody. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry.
Featuring dan abnett, karen berger, brian bolland, disraeli, will dennis, andy diggle, ian edginton, gary erskine, carlos ezquerra, henry flint, jock. The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. Oct 31, 2014 the story of 2000 ad, presented as part of days of fear and wonder, a major nationwide scifi season. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for. The story of 2000ad is available from arrow video on bluray and dvd. Prog 2000 came after prog 1173, and was followed by prog 1174. There were a couple cool aspects to this doc, especially for someone like myself who didnt know much about 2000 ad going in. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. With dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger.
The story of 2000ad 1 hours and 50 minutes movie 2015 documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock. 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 makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title.