It was screened at the 1973 cannes film festival, but wasnt entered into the main competition. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the paul goodwindirected movie. 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. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release in the uk it was released on dvd on 7 december 20. The story of 2000 ad is available for streaming on amazon prime and still easy enough to find on dvd and bluray, should you desire to go that route i had precisely zero excuse to delay watching it any further and, truth be told, now that ive seen it, im kicking myself for having. Experience the thrillpowered history of the galaxys greatest comic the highs and the lows, the drinking and the dustups, and how the. The story of 2000ad is crossing the black atlantic and smashing its way into your eyeballs on 17th january. The story of 2000ad 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stars 4 told with humorous candour by its creators, this thrillpowered documentary blasts through the groundbreaking history of seminal british scifi comic, 2000ad. The story of 2000ad halo jones judge dredd mark millar neil gaiman rogue trooper severin films posted in catalogue. Love his stuff, but he did one future shock, the real catch and what makes it worth buying. This will not play on most dvd players sold in the u. Dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger, lauren beukes, david bishop, brian bolland, will brooker, disraeli, will dennis, paul goodwin, future shock.
Doubly ironic is that belardinelli was the actual artist for gaimans future shocks story and neil. As massimo passed away in 2007 this film would have been a great. You will require a multiregion dvd player and a pal compatible tv to view. Future shock, a 1972 documentary film on tofflers book. A lively documentary about the influential british comic, home of great strips like judge dredd, halo jones and nemesis the. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for.
Strips such as judge dredd, rogue trooper and strontium dog were subversive, ultraviolent and. 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. Nevertheless, it seems an appropriate time to revisit paul goodwins film about the uks trailblazing science fiction comic book, which thankfully. The shortest definition for the term in the book is a personal perception of too much change in too short a period of time. The story of 2000ad trawls through the highs and the lows of working for 2000ad, including the ridiculous notion that anything created for the comic was the publishers property and the did not, as should be the case, stay with the authorartistwhatever.
Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian, brian bolland, carlos ezquerra, kevin oneill. Dec 04, 2015 published on dec 4, 2015 available on dvd from 7th december. It is based on the 1970 book of the same name by alvin toffler. If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. Future shock is a 1970 book by the futurist alvin toffler, in which the author defines the term future shock as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. September 4, 2015 interspersed with bursts of animation in the house style, future shock. The story of 2000ad makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title. It was a somewhat fallow period for the comic, which was in decline as the original audience moved onto other things, not helped by hollywoods flop adaptation of their most famous character, judge dredd. A peek inside the creative process of its most famous creators, and a funny, moving and. Fantastic documentary that is quite simply a must for any fan of 2000ad, the galaxys greatest comic. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more. Its world debut was at the 2014 fantastic fest in austin, texas, and subsequently shown at other us film festivals. Through indepth interviews with the creators, writers, artists and fans of the last 35 years, we will tell the story of how this irrepressible, independent weekly. 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.
Future shock the story of 2000ad pal documentary dvd r2. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the film and 48 hours to finish it. 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. The untold story of roger cormans the fantastic four 2015. 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 2000ad dvd for sale online ebay. The story of 2000ad is a documentary about the history of 2000ad, a british science fiction comic. Jan 30, 2018 okay, fair enough, it took me awhile, but now that paul goodwins 2014 documentary future shock. 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. The latest in a longline of popculture documentaries that capture the zeitgeist of their particular subject matter, future shock. It begins with a beautiful opening animation of some of the panels of 2000ad and then launches into a fascinating segment on the culture of england in the late 70s.
With dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger. The story of 2000ad documents the origin, history, and arc of the beloved and revered comic book series 2000ad. 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. The story of 2000ad featuring pat mills and grant morrison is streaming with subscription on. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived. The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. A film charting the story of how the multiaward winning comic 2000ad came to be, how it has. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad. 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. Ratings info very strong language, strong violence. The story of 2000ad tells the story of the uk sciencefiction comic that changed the face of the industry a comprehensive overview of its history, a wartsandall. I remember it clearly was a cut above the rest of the comics of the time with the noticeable exception of warrior magazine which was aimed at a slightly older.
Future shock, a musical project composed by william brittelle future shock, a 1974 single from the album the handsome devils by hello people. Paul goodwins documentary celebrates the bold and brutal comic best known for creating fascist future cop. The story of 2000ad a refreshing alternative to the ongoing glut of marvel superhero movies, this documentary tells the story of british comic 2000ad, the people who. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. The sandman, karl urban dredd and alex garland ex machina, future shock. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. The name originates from the fictional editor of 2000 ad and the book titled future shock, written by alvin toffler, published in 1970. Genres documentary directors paul goodwin cast includes not known. Future shock the story of 2000ad dvd movie ships worldwide.
Celebrating the influential british comic book series 2000 ad, the documentary future shock. It was launched as a short term cash grab on 1977s star warsinspired craze for scifi, and noone expected it to be still be around in the year 2000, never mind in rude health in 2015. The story of 2000ad halo jones judge dredd mark millar neil gaiman rogue trooper severin films. The story of two thousand ad nonusa format, pal, reg.
This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture. The history of cult comic 2000ad, home of judge dredd, is traced from. 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 trailer 2015 comic book documentary duration. The story of 2000ad is an anecdotal trawl through the magazines history by the people who made it. Thargs future shocks is a longrunning series of short strips in the british weekly comic 2000 ad in 1977. 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. Judge dredd cocreator john a history of violence wagner states the inflexible lawman was basically margaret thatcher, while writer alan grant wryly notes, the. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for. Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ad s history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. Future shock is a 1972 american short documentary film directed by alex grasshoff and narrated by orson welles. The moving image collections special collections footage and stills sales online exhibitions. Its a situation that, coupled with the dcs bold move to explore.
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