Moreno’s “Cobra”
Gerardo Moreno is back with his version of how a new Cobra movie poster could look. I’ve always enjoyed Gerardo’s Stallone art, and know that I can see more of his art here.
Category: Movies
Riddick is Back
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Pitch Black and the character of Riddick. Vin Diesel owned that movie and [with David Twohy] created a character worthy of a series of films.
The Chronicles of Riddick was an ambitious sequel that strayed a bit too far away from the core of what made Pitch Black [and Riddick] so awesome.
Now eight years later, Riddick is back. So is Vin Diesel and David Twohy [writer and director]. Let’s just hope that the coolness of Pitch Black made the trip as well.
Thanks and a flip of the googles to IMPAwards.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Tarzan
When I was a kid I enjoyed Tarzan movies [Johnny Weissmuller was my favorite], the Tarzan tv show and the occasional Tarzan comic book.
Over the years, I’ve watched many [if not all] of the various movie Tarzans from the silent era, to the 60’s when he was a jet-setter, to the 80’s when Christopher Lambert played him.
Surprisingly, I’ve never read any of the Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novels that gave the character his start.
If you’ve read this far, then there’s a good chance you’ll get a kick out 10 Things You Might Not Know About Tarzan.
Doug Dabbs Knows Jack
Doug Dabbs makes his first, but not last, appearance in our Stallone Sketch Gallery. I first met Doug in 2011 at Heroes Con. I was heading out from the show and saw his art. If there had been time, I’d have got a sketch on the spot.
I told Doug I would get a piece from him in 2012 and I did. Two in fact. This piece is Doug’s take on Sly as an older, but still tough, Jack Carter. He also did an equally cool riff on Barney Ross from The Expendables. I’ll post it soon. – Craig
The Most Terrifying Film You Will Ever Experience.
“The Most Terrifying Film You Will Ever Experience.”
As John Travolta said in Pulp Fiction, “That’s a bold statement.” Like Travolta, I’m more than a bit skeptical.
Do you really think that the Evil Dead remake will be “the most terrifying film you will ever experience.” Remember we’re talking about you. You’ve seen a truckload of terrifying films.
Perhaps it will be the most terrifying film I’ll ever experience. But the poster wasn’t talking to me. It was talking to you.
Cruise is Jack Reacher…
When Tom Cruise was first announced to play Lee Child’s character, Jack Reacher, I thought the role had been miscast. Even when Lee Child said that Cruise embodied Reacher [despite the fact that Cruise doesn’t physically resemble the character] I still had my doubts.
As we’ve seen more about more about the movie, I’ve started to change my opinion. Perhaps Cruise will be a very good movie version Jack Reacher. Check out the latest trailer and see if you agree.
Killing Them Softly Goes Live
The Killing Them Softly web site has gone live. I’m looking forward to Killing Them Softly as much as any movie coming out in the rest of the year.
Dave Wachter Has the Cure
Dave Wachter returns with his take on Sly from Cobra. I met Dave a few years ago and became an instant fan. I wasn’t the only one to discover Dave’s fantastic sketches! How can you not like a great guy who is a terrific artist? You can see more of Dave’s art at his site. – Craig
Django Unchained Goes Live!
I like this poster for Django Unchained. Oh, and did you know, that the official Django Unchained website has gone live?
Those Fake Crocs are Real!
Remember the stunt in Live and Let Die when James Bond [Roger Moore] ran across the backs of crocodiles?
I had always thought that they were mechanical crocs.
They weren’t. Those crocs were the real thing.
The stuntman, Ross Kananga, had to attempt the stunt several times to get it right. As you can see here, he had a few close calls.
The video makes the stunt, which I had always thought a bit corny, more impressive.
A tip o’ Oddjob’s steel rimmed derby to BoingBoing for the original post.
Alexis Ziritt Takes on Carter
Alexis Ziritt makes his third [and hopefully not last] appearance in my Stallone Theme Sketch Collection. Alexis is the co-founder of Fistful Apparel and the indie comics co-op Calavera Comics. When I saw that Alexis was taking sketch card commissions, I decided to get on board for a couple. I asked Alexis to pick two from Jack Carter, John Rambo and Cobra. Alexis liked the theme and decided to do all three.
The Last Trailer for “The Last Stand”
I really like this trailer for The Last Stand starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It reminds me of an old school trailer for an old school movie.
What could be better for an old school guy like me?
Mars Attacks Cards Get the Treatment They Deserve
When I was a kid nearly everyone my age went through a phase where we collected bubble gum cards. I can remember collecting baseball, football, monster, Beatles, Monkees, and Batman cards. I wasn’t quite old enough to have collected Mars Attacks cards, but all of us knew their reputation.
Mars Attacks trading cards were released in 1962, but were quickly pulled because they were considered too gory for kids. Norman Saunders created paintings of the Martians blasting, burning and impaling humans in their quest to take over planet Earth. So most of us knew of the cards, but had never actually seen them. No matter, for our imaginations made the Mars Attacks cards much worse than the actual art ever could.
Now, for the first time ever…
- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Also included are an introduction by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes view of the bizarre and compelling world of Mars Attacks.
- Includes four Mars Attacks trading cards.
- Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department.
The Mars Attacks book is a bargain and my guess is that many who buy it will be getting their first look at the cards they were never supposed to see.
