Battle for LA
Here’s the latest poster for the highly anticipated Battle for LA. Although the poster isn’t as cool as I’d hoped, it still adds to my interest in the movie. IMPAwards has LAmongous version that you can see here.
Category: Movies
Jesse Munoz Rocks Rocky
Jesse Munoz is back with his riff on Rocky. I discovered Jesse though his DA site and his website. This is my second Stallone piece by Jesse. You can see the first, Rambo, here. I’ll show you the others soon. Until then, why not check out Jesse’s sites?
I Saw the Devil
The only thing creepier than the title, I Saw the Devil, is the poster. [Via IMPAwards.com]
Steve Niles Shines the Spotlight
Steve Niles, best known as the writer who created 30 Days of Night, has started a weekly column at CBR.com called Creator-Owned Spotlight. If you like comics, you should check out what Steve has to say.Sly Stallone Scores a Headshot
- Way back in October of 2008, I posted about a French crime comic called “Headshot” that had been optioned by Warner Bros. “Headshot” was about a hitman and cop who, when their partners are killed, form an uneasy alliance to get revenge on the powers that set them up. At that time, I said that I’d love to see an American edition of the comic and that I’d keep an eye out on the progress of the movie.
- Then in May of 2010, I posted that “Headshot” was being published with an English translation by Dynamite Comics using the title “Bullet to the Head.”
- Today I’m happy to report that “Headshot” is moving forward with Sylvester Stallone playing one of the hitmen and Wayne “Running Scared” Kramer set to direct.
- Here’s how /Film describes “Headshot”… In the film, Stallone’s character “teams with a young NYPD detective in a high-stakes investigation that leads from the dingy back alleys of New Orleans all the way to the power corridors of Washington, D.C. The unlikely duo, brought together by two vicious murders, take on all who stand in their way, and are willing to sacrifice everything to exact revenge.”
- IM Global [the company making “Headshot”] CEO Stuart Ford said… “Headshot is exactly the type of fast-paced, universally themed project that suits our business model. Sylvester Stallone is an international icon and we’re really excited to be in business with him.”
- “Headshot” is set to being filming in May and I couldn’t be happier.
Jesse Munoz Rocks Rambo
I’m a fan of Jesse Munoz’s art. I discovered him though his DA site and then a web search to his website. Recently Jesse ran a contest where the person who could send him a screenshot of his DA site the closest to hitting the 25,000 page view mark would win a 3 card sketch set.
I watched as the days went by and the hits got closer to 25,000. I hoped to be around when the number was hit. I had been sick with a bronchial infection and woke up in the middle of the night coughing. I decided to get up and check my e-mail. Then I decided to check in on Jesse’s site. Guess what page view number I landed on? 25,000. Unreal.
Jesse came through in flying colors with three cool Stallone themed cards. This Rambo piece is the first. I’ll show you the other two soon. Until then, why not visit Jesse’s sites and show him some love?
Fast Five is Subtle?
Here’s a nicely designed poster for “Fast Five.” It’s subtle — no big photoshopped Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson heads, muted background colors and yet the flash lines of color on the cars make it pop. [Via IMPAwards]
Stallone Not Capone
Since some of you may not be regular readers of my StalloneZone site, I thought I’d share this cool Stallone poster here too.
I found this overseas movie poster for “Capone” and really liked the art. Of course the poster design is pretty deceptive in that Sly doesn’t star or even play Capone in the movie. Most SZoners know that Sly had a small, but important role as Frank Nitti. Ben Gazara played Capone. Did you notice that Sly was even given top billing in the poster credits?
Oh well, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a pretty cool poster.
Thomas Boatwright Gets Carter
This is the third, and at this point, last sketch by Thomas Boatwright that I have to post. My first was this First Blood piece. This sketch of Sly as Barney Ross from The Expendables was the second piece. I totally dig them all [although the Jack Carter is probably my favorite].
If you’d like to see more of Thomas Boatwright’s art check out his blog and his DA site. Send him some love. If you get commissions, you should consider a piece from Thomas. He keeps you totally in the loop on his progress, finishes his commissions on or ahead of schedule, has very reasonable prices and is a fantastic artist! – Craig
Famous Movies That Left Us Hanging
Cracked.com posted an interesting article about famous movies that left important plot threads unresolved. The movies are “Spider-Man 3”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “The Shawshank Redemption”, “Fantastic Voyage”, “The Departed” and “Inception.”
I’ve seen all of the movies listed except for “Spider-Man 3” and in each case had totally missed the hanging thread. Perhaps you did as well? Check them out here, but be aware that there are spoilers.
Dwayne Johnson Tells JoBlo What’s Cookin’
JoBlow.com has a nice interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who talks about co-starring with Vin Diesel, how he picks his roles, how he develops his characters and more.
Hennie Blaauw’s Barney Ross
Long time SZoner, Hennie Blaauw sent in the piece above with this e-mail:
- Hi there,Looong time hey… Just thought I’d send you something I did in my free time at the studio…should animate it one of these days..hehe.
Keep well, thanks for a rocking site!
Cheers
Hennie Blaauw
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Thanks to Hennie for sharing his talents. And, yes, we’d love to see it animated! – Craig
Blood Out Welcomed In
I’ve never heard a word about “Blood Out” until I say the poster above. Odds are it’ll be a “drive-in” movie or what folks today would call straight-to-dvd. Still, there’s nothing wrong with an action-packed B movie and that’s exactly what “Blood Out” looks to be. So, yeah, I’ll give it a shot when I get the chance. [Via IMPAwards]
Dustin Harbin Goes to Cop Land
This week we have Dustin Harbin’s look at Freddy from Cop Land.
Dustin is a freelance illustrator working out of Charlotte, NC. I’ve known Dustin for years through his outstanding work with Heroes Con. It was only recently that I discovered Dustin’s talent for cartooning. So I hit him up for two Stallone sketches. You can see the first, Dustin’s take on Jack Carter, here.
A Treat on 03.11.11
If the Battle for LA is as good as its new trailer, we’re in for a real treat come 03.11.11.
