Growing up, I always recognized that Ramona Fradon’s artwork was different, curvier and softer in many ways than Gil Kane or Carmine Infantino. But you couldn’t help but like her open, appealing storytelling and characters. Her artistic touch on Metamorpho and later Super Friends were perfect while she was badly miscast on things like Freedom Fighters and even selected issues of The Brave and the Bold.
From the legion of writers and artists working in the first two generations of comics, Ramona was one I had never had the chance to meet or speak with. It was therefore serendipitous when Dynamite Entertainment invited me to edit The Art of Ramona Fradon which is a visual showcase for her work and was an extended conversation between the artist and fellow creator Howard Chaykin. Chaykin spoke with her on numerous occasions and the raw transcript needed to be shaped which is what I did.
From the legion of writers and artists working in the first two generations of comics, Ramona was one I had never had the chance to meet or speak with. It was therefore serendipitous when Dynamite Entertainment invited me to edit The Art of Ramona Fradon which is a visual showcase for her work and was an extended conversation between the artist and fellow creator Howard Chaykin. Chaykin spoke with her on numerous occasions and the raw transcript needed to be shaped which is what I did.
- 2/12/2012
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Two weeks ago, it was announced that Cabin in the Woods, the horror flick produced and co-written by Joss Whedon, would finally get a release date after years of sitting on the shelf. It's set for April 2012. Then yesterday, in even more surprising news, a release date was miraculously set for Margaret, Kenneth Lonergan's long-delayed follow-up to You Can Count on Me. That film, which stars Matt Damon and Anna Paquin, has been delayed now for six years, mostly because Lonergan couldn't finish the edit, which led to a lot of squabbles with the studio. Those two movies -- along with Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, which also recently received a release date -- were among the list of the Six Highly Anticipated Films You May Never Get to See, which we ran back in May.
However, long delays have rarely been kind to a film's box-office prospects, and if history is any indication,...
However, long delays have rarely been kind to a film's box-office prospects, and if history is any indication,...
- 8/4/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
The worst thing to happen to journalists since the recession has officially happened: Ace reporter Brenda Starr — and thus, the Brenda Starr comic strip — is hanging up her hat, not long after two other comic heroines (Annie and Cathy) also retired. The strip, created by Dale Messick, will take its final bow Jan. 2, more than 70 years after it first debuted. And though, admittedly, Brenda Starr was always a comic I grazed past while making my way to One Big Happy or Zits, I’ll still contend that its mere presence will be greatly missed. (And that her strip subliminally convinced me to become a journalist.
- 12/9/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
The nosey Chicago redhead who's been getting in everyone's hair since 1940 and spawned four screen adaptations is to file her last story on January 2nd 2011. Tribune Media Services have announced that the syndicated strip about an enterprising female journalist has had its day, and is closing her 70-year stint in over 250 newspapers.
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself...?) Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself...?) Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
- 12/9/2010
- Shadowlocked
The nosey Chicago redhead who's been getting in everyone's hair since 1940 and spawned four screen adaptations is to file her last story on January 2nd 2011. Tribune Media Services have announced that the syndicated strip about an enterprising female journalist has had its day, and is closing her 70-year stint in over 250 newspapers.
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
- 12/9/2010
- Shadowlocked
The nosey Chicago redhead who's been getting in everyone's hair since 1940 and spawned four screen adaptations is to file her last story on January 2nd 2011. Tribune Media Services have announced that the syndicated strip about an enterprising female journalist has had its day, and is closing her 70-year stint in over 250 newspapers.
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
- 12/9/2010
- Shadowlocked
The nosey Chicago redhead who's been getting in everyone's hair since 1940 and spawned four screen adaptations is to file her last story on January 2nd 2011. Tribune Media Services have announced that the syndicated strip about an enterprising female journalist has had its day, and is closing her 70-year stint in over 250 newspapers.
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
Starr is the third female comic-strip character to get axed in recent times, along with 'Annie' and 'Cathy'. The cancellation of the strip is apparently due to the demise of comics as a marketable presence in newspapers (and in the decline of newspapers in itself..?). Tribune Media Services marketing director
Jan Guszynski says: "In its current form, and given the number of newspapers it is in, we chose not to go forward."
One argument for the increasing irrelevance of a 'goil reporter' comic strip is the public perception that women now form a majority in the ranks of...
- 12/9/2010
- Shadowlocked
Richard Dean Anderson will be making a guest appearance on tonight's episode of Stargate Universe. Thanks to GateWorld, we have a promo, sneak peek, some photos and a synopsis to share with you. The synopsis is a bit spoilery, so if you don't want detailed information about the storyline, you might want to skip that and just move onto the photos and videos below.
Also, read our recent interview with Sgu's David Blue (Eli)
With the situation onboard the Destiny dire, General O’Neill and Home World Command orders Col. Young to execute a high risk plan concocted by the I.O.A. scientists which, in theory, could return the crew to earth. Col. Young tries to buy more time so that he can consult those on the ship whose lives are at stake. While using the communication stones, Camile Wray is approached by I.O.A. representative Dale Strom...
Also, read our recent interview with Sgu's David Blue (Eli)
With the situation onboard the Destiny dire, General O’Neill and Home World Command orders Col. Young to execute a high risk plan concocted by the I.O.A. scientists which, in theory, could return the crew to earth. Col. Young tries to buy more time so that he can consult those on the ship whose lives are at stake. While using the communication stones, Camile Wray is approached by I.O.A. representative Dale Strom...
- 11/6/2009
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Maybe we could have waited awhile longer.
After five years of bruising lawsuits and ownership changes that delayed the release of ''Brenda Starr, '' the film that limps into a limited release this week hardly warrants the fuss.
This live-action version of Dale Messick's 50-year-old comic strip is a slight and forgettable action comedy. By now ''Brenda Starr'' should have been a dusty video shelf-item, rented occasionally to entertain undemanding family audiences.
In a few more months it will fulfill that destiny. Triumph has little hope of attracting any kind of theatrical response other than from the insatiably curious.
Brooke Shields is certainly glamorous enough as the red-headed reporter-cum-clothes horse. And Timothy Dalton cuts a dashing figure as her mysterious admirer and helpmate, Basil St. John.
But a multitude of writers force the humor at every turn. Director Robert Ellis Miller pushes even harder for farcical action to wearying effect.
The only glimmer of a potentially amusing satirical film lies in the comic-strip ambiance provided by John J. Lloyd's production design and in a provocative character played by Tony Peck, the illustrator who draws the strip and somehow becomes entangled in the heroine's escapades.
But rather than playing with the intriguing possibilities of an artist getting involved with his fictional creation, Miller and the writers allow Peck's character to become a third wheel to the romance between Brenda and Basil.
The filmmakers compound the missed opportunities in not fully deploying fiery Diana Scarwid, who plays a rival reporter.
The story about Brenda's hot pursuit of a Nazi scientist in the South American jungle is thinner than a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit.
Bob Mackie's terrific '40s costumes worn by Shields are decked out with more imagination. Indeed some sequences come together for the express purpose of displaying Mackie's creation. At least that opportunity wasn't missed.
BRENDA STARR
Triumph Releasing
Producer Myron A. Hyman
Director Robert Ellis Miller
Executive producer John D. Backe, Alana H. Lambros
Screenplay Jenny Wolkind, Noreen Stone, James David Buchanan
Based on the comic strip by Dale Messick
Director of photography Freddie Francis
Production designer John J. Lloyd
Music Johnny Mandel
Editor Mark Melnick
Costumes for Brooke Shields Bob Mackie
Costume designer Peggy Farrell
Animation Japhet Asher
Color
Cast:
Brenda Starr Brooke Shields
Basil St. John Timothy Dalton
Mike Randall Tony Peck
Libby (Lips) Lipscomb Diana Scarwid
Newspaper editor Charles Durning
Police Chief Eddie Albert
Vladimir Jeffrey Tambor
Luba June Gable
Prof. Von Kreutzer Henry Gibson
Running time -- 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
After five years of bruising lawsuits and ownership changes that delayed the release of ''Brenda Starr, '' the film that limps into a limited release this week hardly warrants the fuss.
This live-action version of Dale Messick's 50-year-old comic strip is a slight and forgettable action comedy. By now ''Brenda Starr'' should have been a dusty video shelf-item, rented occasionally to entertain undemanding family audiences.
In a few more months it will fulfill that destiny. Triumph has little hope of attracting any kind of theatrical response other than from the insatiably curious.
Brooke Shields is certainly glamorous enough as the red-headed reporter-cum-clothes horse. And Timothy Dalton cuts a dashing figure as her mysterious admirer and helpmate, Basil St. John.
But a multitude of writers force the humor at every turn. Director Robert Ellis Miller pushes even harder for farcical action to wearying effect.
The only glimmer of a potentially amusing satirical film lies in the comic-strip ambiance provided by John J. Lloyd's production design and in a provocative character played by Tony Peck, the illustrator who draws the strip and somehow becomes entangled in the heroine's escapades.
But rather than playing with the intriguing possibilities of an artist getting involved with his fictional creation, Miller and the writers allow Peck's character to become a third wheel to the romance between Brenda and Basil.
The filmmakers compound the missed opportunities in not fully deploying fiery Diana Scarwid, who plays a rival reporter.
The story about Brenda's hot pursuit of a Nazi scientist in the South American jungle is thinner than a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit.
Bob Mackie's terrific '40s costumes worn by Shields are decked out with more imagination. Indeed some sequences come together for the express purpose of displaying Mackie's creation. At least that opportunity wasn't missed.
BRENDA STARR
Triumph Releasing
Producer Myron A. Hyman
Director Robert Ellis Miller
Executive producer John D. Backe, Alana H. Lambros
Screenplay Jenny Wolkind, Noreen Stone, James David Buchanan
Based on the comic strip by Dale Messick
Director of photography Freddie Francis
Production designer John J. Lloyd
Music Johnny Mandel
Editor Mark Melnick
Costumes for Brooke Shields Bob Mackie
Costume designer Peggy Farrell
Animation Japhet Asher
Color
Cast:
Brenda Starr Brooke Shields
Basil St. John Timothy Dalton
Mike Randall Tony Peck
Libby (Lips) Lipscomb Diana Scarwid
Newspaper editor Charles Durning
Police Chief Eddie Albert
Vladimir Jeffrey Tambor
Luba June Gable
Prof. Von Kreutzer Henry Gibson
Running time -- 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
- 4/16/1992
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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