These include horror stories called terror tales, timetravel stories called time twisters and alternatehistory stories called past imperfect. 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. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release in the uk. 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. 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. Foremost amongst regular strips was judge dredd, but future shock. Judge dredd cocreator john a history of violence wagner states the inflexible lawman was basically margaret thatcher, while writer alan grant wryly notes, the. Theres no doubt at all that 2000ad changed comics forever, not just in the uk but around the world. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. 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. A shock to the system 1990 720p bluray dts x264brmp.
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 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. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. And now alvin tofflers immensely readable yet disquieting study may serve tohe same purpose for our own increasingly volatile 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. Paul goodwins documentary celebrates the bold and brutal comic best known for creating fascist future cop. Oct 31, 2014 the story of 2000 ad, presented as part of days of fear and wonder, a major nationwide scifi season. Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian, brian bolland, carlos ezquerra, kevin oneill. Future shock, a 1972 documentary film on tofflers book. 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 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.
The story of 2000ad is available from arrow video on bluray and dvd. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release. 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. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for. Future shock by justin greaves, released 18 january 2015 1. 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. 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. 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. While submitting my future shock scripts i read plenty of twist stories by those whom i had decided were the masters of the form. 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. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. Future shock the story of the 2000ad 2014 720p bluray dd2. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for.
If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ad s history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. But this new edition also has extended interviews, with major contributors to the success of 2000ad, not sure why neil gaiman features so much. 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. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. 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. It did not take me long to conclude that future shock is one excellent modern trash. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has. 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. 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.
The reader should not be misguided or disoriented by the fact that mr. Like the publication it chronicles, future shock features a whos who of british comic creators. 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. Future shock 40 years later future shock by alvin toffler was a huge sensation when it was published in 1970. Future shock the story of the 2000ad 2014 1080p bluray dd2. 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. 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. Prog 2000 came after prog 1173, and was followed by prog 1174. 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. From december 1999 the last programme, or prog, of each year was numbered after the imminent new year, as follows.
The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Shock corridor 1963 proper 720p bluray flac x264sadpanda. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically british. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more. 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. With dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger. First published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. Toffler is a scientific writer, and that his books appear quite convincing. This enables you to watch the video without an internet connection.
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. One affecting moment comes when neil gaiman recalls. 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. 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. As the title of this documentary would suggest, future shock. 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. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad.
First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. Future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock. Featuring dan abnett, karen berger, brian bolland, disraeli, will dennis, andy diggle, ian edginton, gary erskine, carlos ezquerra, henry flint, jock. 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 2000ad 2014 future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock. The story of 2000ad and takes some callins from past episodes. The story of 2000ad makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title.