Composer Michael Giacchino has finally managed to realize a long-held dream: his first solo album, released Friday, which combines science-fiction storytelling with lounge music and an overall theme that is unexpectedly relevant to our times.
It’s called simply “Travelogue, Volume 1,” and is credited to “Michael Giacchino and his Nouvelle Modernica Orchestra.” Mondo is releasing it on vinyl as well as to streaming platforms and digital retailers.
The Oscar and Emmy winner has been working nonstop for years on films in the “Star Trek,” “Jurassic World,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Incredibles” and Marvel Universe franchises. So when the pandemic hit, he decided to write something just for himself.
“I love old radio dramas,” he tells Variety. “I love the music of Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny and Les Baxter. And I loved Captain Kirk’s ship logs from the original ‘Star Trek.’ I took those and just mashed them all together into a concept album.
It’s called simply “Travelogue, Volume 1,” and is credited to “Michael Giacchino and his Nouvelle Modernica Orchestra.” Mondo is releasing it on vinyl as well as to streaming platforms and digital retailers.
The Oscar and Emmy winner has been working nonstop for years on films in the “Star Trek,” “Jurassic World,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Incredibles” and Marvel Universe franchises. So when the pandemic hit, he decided to write something just for himself.
“I love old radio dramas,” he tells Variety. “I love the music of Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny and Les Baxter. And I loved Captain Kirk’s ship logs from the original ‘Star Trek.’ I took those and just mashed them all together into a concept album.
- 10/30/2020
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
“Star Trek” composer Michael Giacchino has written a concert work commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nasa. The National Symphony Orchestra will debut the piece as part of a pops concert Friday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Giacchino, composer of the three feature films in the rebooted “Star Trek” franchise and of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” calls the 11-minute work “Voyage.” It’s a musical description of “what is going through your mind when you wake up on the morning of a launch, going out to the pad, being buckled in, waiting for launch, blasting off, weightlessness, reaching your destination, and coming home,” says the longtime space buff.
“It’s my version of that story, having talked to friends who have either done it or designed the equipment to do it — what all that means, emotionally,” Giacchino adds.
Actor John Cho, who plays Sulu in the “Star Trek” films,...
Giacchino, composer of the three feature films in the rebooted “Star Trek” franchise and of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” calls the 11-minute work “Voyage.” It’s a musical description of “what is going through your mind when you wake up on the morning of a launch, going out to the pad, being buckled in, waiting for launch, blasting off, weightlessness, reaching your destination, and coming home,” says the longtime space buff.
“It’s my version of that story, having talked to friends who have either done it or designed the equipment to do it — what all that means, emotionally,” Giacchino adds.
Actor John Cho, who plays Sulu in the “Star Trek” films,...
- 6/1/2018
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Title: Trek Nation Directed by: Scott Coltorp Starring: Rod Roddenberry, Gene Roddenberry (archive footage), Rob Zombie, Stan Lee, Majel Barrett (archive footage), George Lucas, Nichelle Nichols, J. J. Abrams, Seth MacFarlane, Wil Wheaton, Patrick Stewart, D.C. Fontana, Jonathan Frakes Running Time: 82 minutes, Not Rated Special Features: Disc 1 – Comentary; Disc 2 – Trailer; Home Movies; Footage of Gene Roddenberry’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony- 09.04.86; Infinte Diversity: The Fans of Star Trek featurette; “A Star Trek Is Born” featurette; Extended interviews with George Lucas, J.J. Abrams, Seth Mc Farlane, Stan Lee, Rick Berman, Wil Wheaton, Nick Sagan, Ernie Over Most would think that the child of the legendary [ Read More ]
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- 9/3/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Press Release:
Are We Alone?
Premieres Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00 Pm (Et/Pt)
For centuries, mankind has looked to the skies and wondered, “are we alone in the universe?” In one month Science partners with Ted and Seti Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), to enlist like-minded individuals everywhere to tackle this defining question with Are We Alone?, a breakthrough multimedia initiative. Are We Alone? is timed to support a major new resource called Seti Live which will empower and mobilize “citizen scientists” from all walks of life to join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Science’s month of programming begins on-air on Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00 Pm (Et/Pt)with the world premiere of Morgan Freeman’sTHROUGH The Wormhole: Will We Survive First Contact? forecasting man’s first encounter with an extraterrestrial life form. Next, renowned experts including Nick Sagan and Seti Institute’s Dr. Jill Tarter come together to...
Are We Alone?
Premieres Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00 Pm (Et/Pt)
For centuries, mankind has looked to the skies and wondered, “are we alone in the universe?” In one month Science partners with Ted and Seti Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), to enlist like-minded individuals everywhere to tackle this defining question with Are We Alone?, a breakthrough multimedia initiative. Are We Alone? is timed to support a major new resource called Seti Live which will empower and mobilize “citizen scientists” from all walks of life to join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Science’s month of programming begins on-air on Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00 Pm (Et/Pt)with the world premiere of Morgan Freeman’sTHROUGH The Wormhole: Will We Survive First Contact? forecasting man’s first encounter with an extraterrestrial life form. Next, renowned experts including Nick Sagan and Seti Institute’s Dr. Jill Tarter come together to...
- 3/6/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Actress Hilary Swank is no stranger to playing strong women. Swank delves into the sci-fi genre with Radical Pictures in this next project, Shrapnel. The film adapts the sci-fi comic of the same name written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman and created by Sagan and Mark Long.
Shrapnel takes place in 2250 and centers on “a former Solar Alliance Marine who organizes a revolt on Venus, the last free colony, against an oppressive solar government in order to fight for the freedom of her people.” The story is said to have “elements of a Western.”
According to Variety, Radical has snagged scribe Toby Wagstaff to write the script. A director has not been set yet though there is significant interest in the project by top directors. The project began as a trilogy of graphic novels through Radical Publishing. There is also an iPhone game based on Shrapnel.
Barry Levine,...
Shrapnel takes place in 2250 and centers on “a former Solar Alliance Marine who organizes a revolt on Venus, the last free colony, against an oppressive solar government in order to fight for the freedom of her people.” The story is said to have “elements of a Western.”
According to Variety, Radical has snagged scribe Toby Wagstaff to write the script. A director has not been set yet though there is significant interest in the project by top directors. The project began as a trilogy of graphic novels through Radical Publishing. There is also an iPhone game based on Shrapnel.
Barry Levine,...
- 7/26/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
[1] Zac Efron and Seth Rogen are set to team up for an untitled R-rated comedy based on a pitch by Judd Apatow associates Andrew Cohen and Brendan O'Brien. The pairing itself seems unlikely enough, but perhaps even more surprising is which role each actor will play -- in this film, it'll be funnyman Rogen who plays the straight man, while the clean-cut Efron tackles the part of a hard-partying frat boy. The story revolves around Rogen's character, a normal guy with the bad fortune to live next door to Efron's loud, obnoxious frat house. Rogen is also set to produce the film along with his partner Evan Goldberg. [Deadline [2]] After the jump, Hilary Swank picks up a graphic novel adaptation, while Ruben Fleischer's star-studded Gangster Squad loses a cast member. Hilary Swank will be boarding the comic book movie bandwagon with Shrapnel, based on a graphic novel written by Nick Sagan...
- 7/25/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
By Michael Pellegrini
Comic Book adaptations show no sign of vanishing from the screen, and now Hilary Swank wants to make an entry into this booming genre.
One problem might be the shortage of strong female characters. Even DC's Wonder Woman has struggled to make a comeback on TV.
But Radical Comics has come to the rescue.
The award-winning actress from Million Dollar Baby is to be the star, as well as a producer, for a film version of its title Shrapnel.
Written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, the series follows an exiled soldier, Samantha 'Sam' Vijaya, who has sought refuge on Venus, our system's last free planet, in the year 2250. But when a war between the free rebellion on Venus and the Solar Alliance puts Sam in the middle of the conflict, she's forced to take up arms with the rebels and combat the Alliance.
Swank will...
Comic Book adaptations show no sign of vanishing from the screen, and now Hilary Swank wants to make an entry into this booming genre.
One problem might be the shortage of strong female characters. Even DC's Wonder Woman has struggled to make a comeback on TV.
But Radical Comics has come to the rescue.
The award-winning actress from Million Dollar Baby is to be the star, as well as a producer, for a film version of its title Shrapnel.
Written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, the series follows an exiled soldier, Samantha 'Sam' Vijaya, who has sought refuge on Venus, our system's last free planet, in the year 2250. But when a war between the free rebellion on Venus and the Solar Alliance puts Sam in the middle of the conflict, she's forced to take up arms with the rebels and combat the Alliance.
Swank will...
- 7/23/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Hilary Swank will star in and co-produce Radical Pictures' feature adaptation of the sci-fi comic "Shrapnel."According to Variety, Toby Wagstaff will write the screenplay.The Radical Publishing comic was written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, from an original idea by Sagan and Mark Long.No director or studio is attached yet.The futuristic story, set in 2250, centers on a former Marine (Swank) who leads a revolt on Venus against an oppressive planetary government.Radical's Barry Levine will produce with Swank and Sean Daniel.The Oscar-winning Swank recently starred in "Conviction" and will be seen in the ensemble romantic comedy "New Year's Eve" this December.
- 7/22/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
The year is 2250. The Milky Way is under control of a unified galactic government, but the last free colony on Venus won't kneel. And so a former Solar Alliance Marine leads her people in a stand against the oppressive regime. Sounds like the plot of a comic-book or video game, right? Well, that's because it is. Shrapnel is a comic created by Nick Sagan (son of famed astronomer and Contact writer Carl Sagan) and M. Zachary Sherman for Radical Comics, and now Radical Picture has selected it for the big screen treatment. They've now signed Toby Wagstaff to pen the screenplay and Hilary Swank to star as Sam, the former Marine who saves her people. Barry Levine, Sean Daniel and Swank are onboard as producers. Variety...
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- 7/22/2011
- by Movies.com
- Movies.com - Celebrity Gossip
The year is 2250. The Milky Way is under control of a unified galactic government, but the last free colony on Venus won't kneel. And so a former Solar Alliance Marine leads her people in a stand against the oppressive regime. Sounds like the plot of a comic-book or video game, right? Well, that's because it is. Shrapnel is a comic created by Nick Sagan (son of famed astronomer and Contact writer Carl Sagan) and M. Zachary Sherman for Radical Comics, and now Radical Picture has selected it for the big screen treatment. They've now signed Toby Wagstaff to pen the screenplay and Hilary Swank to star as Sam, the former Marine who saves her people. Barry Levine, Sean Daniel and Swank are onboard as producers. Variety...
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- 7/22/2011
- by Movies.com
- Movies.com
Hilary Swank usually tends to play biographical characters such as transsexual Brandon Teena in “Boys Don't Cry,” aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart in “Amelia” and lawyer Betty Anne Waters in “Conviction.” She also dabbled a bit in the romantic drama genre in “P.S: I Love You” and did ill-advised stints in horror with "The Resident" and "The Reaping" but according to Variety, the actress has been looking for some time for a new genre, so how about sci-fi?. Radical Pictures have announced that Swank will produce and star in the big-screen adaptation of the graphic novel “Shrapnel,” written by Nick Sagan…...
- 7/22/2011
- The Playlist
According to reports, Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank will star and produce a big screen adaptation of "Shrapnel" for Radical Pictures, based on the 2009, 5-issue Radical Publishing comic book series by Nick Sagan, M. Zachary Sherman and Mark Long.
Screenplay by Toby Wagstaff will be set in the year 2250, focusing on a former 'Solar Alliance Marine' (Swank), who spearheads an uprising on the last free colony of Venus, against an oppressive solar government.
Radical's Barry Levine will produce with Swank and Sean Daniel ("The Mummy").
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Screenplay by Toby Wagstaff will be set in the year 2250, focusing on a former 'Solar Alliance Marine' (Swank), who spearheads an uprising on the last free colony of Venus, against an oppressive solar government.
Radical's Barry Levine will produce with Swank and Sean Daniel ("The Mummy").
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- 7/22/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Radical Publishing already has their high concept sci-fi comic book Oblivion set up as a feature film at Universal under the title of Horizons with Tom Cruise signed to star and Tron Legacy director Joe Kosinski set to direct the film. Now the comic book company has just announced yet another adaptation of one of their properties as Variety reports their film production banner Radical Pictures has set Hilary Swank to star in and produce a feature film version of Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman's comic book trilogy Shrapnel. The futuristic story follows a former military officer who organizes a revolt on the planet Venus. The project initially started as a graphic novel trilogy but has also expanded into mobile gaming with an iPhone game in the Apple App Store and another multiplayer game on the way soon. As for the film, Radical head Barry Levine says, "Hilary...
- 7/21/2011
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank is about to hop into the thick of comic book movie madness, but she's not avoiding the flying shrapnel — she's running straight towards it.
Variety reports that Swank, who won Academy Awards for her devastating performances in "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby," is headed to Venus in an adaptation of Radical Publishing's sci-fi graphic novel series "Shrapnel."
Based on a trilogy penned by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, "Shrapnel" centers on a former Solar Alliance Marine who leads a revolution on Venus in the far future. Toby Wagstaff has been hired by Radical Pictures to adapt the project.
“Hilary came to Radical excited to find a project with a strong female protagonist that could show off her abilities to do action films," Radical president Barry Levine says of the film. "With Hilary being an actors actor, 'Shrapnel' will give a whole...
Variety reports that Swank, who won Academy Awards for her devastating performances in "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby," is headed to Venus in an adaptation of Radical Publishing's sci-fi graphic novel series "Shrapnel."
Based on a trilogy penned by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, "Shrapnel" centers on a former Solar Alliance Marine who leads a revolution on Venus in the far future. Toby Wagstaff has been hired by Radical Pictures to adapt the project.
“Hilary came to Radical excited to find a project with a strong female protagonist that could show off her abilities to do action films," Radical president Barry Levine says of the film. "With Hilary being an actors actor, 'Shrapnel' will give a whole...
- 7/21/2011
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
Oscar-winner Hilary Swank has made a name for herself in gritty, dramatic roles throughout her career, but her latest project could have the actress looking to the stars.
Announced this week at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Swank will produce and star in an adaptation of "Shrapnel," a science-fiction comic about a female soldier who ignites an outerspace revolution.
Radical Comics' "Shrapnel" first hit shelves as a five-issue series in 2009, and was created by Mark Long and Nick Sagan, the son of veteran sci-fi novelist Carl Sagan. The screenplay for the film is being written by Toby Wagstaff.
Set in the year 2250, the story follows Samantha "Sam" Vijaya, a former Solar Alliance Marine, as her self-imposed exile on the planet Venus is threatened by the arrival of the vicious government forces. Vijaya gets caught up in the battle and soon finds herself at the center of a revolt against the military system she once served.
Announced this week at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Swank will produce and star in an adaptation of "Shrapnel," a science-fiction comic about a female soldier who ignites an outerspace revolution.
Radical Comics' "Shrapnel" first hit shelves as a five-issue series in 2009, and was created by Mark Long and Nick Sagan, the son of veteran sci-fi novelist Carl Sagan. The screenplay for the film is being written by Toby Wagstaff.
Set in the year 2250, the story follows Samantha "Sam" Vijaya, a former Solar Alliance Marine, as her self-imposed exile on the planet Venus is threatened by the arrival of the vicious government forces. Vijaya gets caught up in the battle and soon finds herself at the center of a revolt against the military system she once served.
- 7/21/2011
- by IFC
- ifc.com
Hilary Swank has signed on to star and produce “Shrapnel”, a sci-fi action movie that will be based on the comic book of the same name by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, based on the concept by Sagan and Mark Long. Not to be mistaken with another action movie called “Shrapnel” by “Die Hard” director John McTiernan, the Swank version will find the “Million Dollar Baby” actress playing a former military officer who organizes a revolt on the planet Venus. Set in the year 2250, the story follows a former Solar Alliance Marine, to be played by Swank, who spearheads an uprising on Venus, the last free colony, against an oppressive solar government in order to fight for the freedom of her people. Toby Wagstaff will adapt the comic book for Radical Pictures, who also recently set up Joseph Kosinski’s sci-fi “Oblivion” at Universal. Like most comic book publishers...
- 7/21/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Anyone ready for a little trip to Venus? Make that space machine show year 2250, and jump in! Hilary Swank will be in charge for this trip, since we’ve just learned she will produce and star in Shrapnel!
For those of you who have no idea what that thing is, we’re actually talking about an adaptation of the Radical comic of the same name. Yeah, yeah, you with iPhone are definitely familiar with Shrapnel, so check out the rest of this report for more details…
So, as guys from Variety report, Radical Pictures has signed Toby Wagstaff to adapt the graphic novel trilogy written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, from an original creation by Sagan and Mark Long.
As we mentioned, the whole story is set in the year 2250, and it follows a former Solar Alliance Marine who spearheads an uprising on Venus, the last free colony,...
For those of you who have no idea what that thing is, we’re actually talking about an adaptation of the Radical comic of the same name. Yeah, yeah, you with iPhone are definitely familiar with Shrapnel, so check out the rest of this report for more details…
So, as guys from Variety report, Radical Pictures has signed Toby Wagstaff to adapt the graphic novel trilogy written by Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman, from an original creation by Sagan and Mark Long.
As we mentioned, the whole story is set in the year 2250, and it follows a former Solar Alliance Marine who spearheads an uprising on Venus, the last free colony,...
- 7/21/2011
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Hilary Swank will star in and produce a big screen adaptation of "Shrapnel" at Radical Pictures, reports Variety . Nick Sagan and M. Zachary Sherman wrote the comic book, which is based on an original creation by Sagan and Mark Long. The comic is set in the year 2250 and follows a former Solar Alliance Marine (Swank), who spearheads an uprising on Venus, the last free colony, against an oppressive solar government in order to fight for the freedom of her people. Toby Wagstaff will write the script for the sci-fi film. Radical president Barry Levine will produce with Swank and Sean Daniel ( The Mummy ) of the Sean Daniel Co., while Radical executive VP Jesse Berger will executive produce with Untitled Entertainment partner Jason Weinberg and Long. "Hilary...
- 7/21/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don’t Cry) has long wanted to diversify her roles and no matter how many horror flops she leads in-between her successful dramatic work (The Reaping, The Resident), she keeps coming back and fighting for more. She wants a genre franchise damnit and she won’t be happy until she has one! Maybe, this will be it….
Out at Comic Con, Radical Pictures have announced that Swank will star and produce a big screen adaptation of the Shrapnel futuristic graphic novel, which they hope to turn into an action/sci-fi property with elements of a classical western!
Written by Nick Sagan and M . Zachary Sherman, and created by Sagan and Mark Long – the movie version of the comic series will focus on the events from the first volume entitled Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising. Toby Wagstaff (Diamonds in the Rough) wrote the script...
Out at Comic Con, Radical Pictures have announced that Swank will star and produce a big screen adaptation of the Shrapnel futuristic graphic novel, which they hope to turn into an action/sci-fi property with elements of a classical western!
Written by Nick Sagan and M . Zachary Sherman, and created by Sagan and Mark Long – the movie version of the comic series will focus on the events from the first volume entitled Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising. Toby Wagstaff (Diamonds in the Rough) wrote the script...
- 7/21/2011
- by Aaron Gerrity
- Obsessed with Film
Hilary Swank is to produce and star in an adaptation of comic book and iPhone game Shrapnel. The comic, written by Nick Sagan and Mark Long, takes place in 2250, when the dictatorship of the Solar Alliance rules over the humans that have come to colonise the galaxy. Swank will take on the role of a former Solar Marine living on the free planet of Venus who decides to start an uprising against the brutal regime, according to Variety. The Shrapnel comic book started as a trilogy (more)...
- 7/21/2011
- by By Zakia Uddin
- Digital Spy
Since this year's Comic-Con is now kicking off (be sure to keep checking the site for news, updates, exclusives and interviews), it seems only naturally that Hilary Swank would pick today to announce that she’s producing and starring in an adaptation of comic book/multi-platform project Shrapnel.Created by sci-fi novelist Nick Sagan and wrier Mark Long, Shrapnel is set in the year 2250 and finds humanity spreading its reach out across the solar system. Most of the colonised planets are under the control of the brutal, domineering Solar Alliance, which maintains an iron-fisted rule on their peoples. But Venus is a free world, where the last bastions of democracy struggle to fight off the Alliance’s encroachment.Swank will play Samantha “Sam” Vijaya, a former Solar Marine who helps lead an uprising against the oppressive regime. Shades of both Total Recall and Serenity, then…The title began as a graphic novel trilogy,...
- 7/21/2011
- EmpireOnline
Actress Hilary Swank has been in the market for a "strong action vehicle" for some time apparently. Now with Shrapnel - an adaptation of the Radical comic by Nick Sagan, M. Zachary Sherman, and Mark Long - she'll finally get her chance, as Variety reports that the two-time Oscar winner will be starring in as well as producing the sci-fi epic. The film will be written by Toby Wagstaff (Arena) and will focus on an ex-military officer who organizes a revolt on the planet Venus....
- 7/21/2011
- by George Merchan
- JoBlo.com
Bradley Cooper to Play Satan, Stiller for 'Mitty', Swank for 'Shrapnel' and McTeigue Eyes the 'King'
Today's small nuggets of news are decent, but nothing mind-bending. I am interested to see what Alex Proyas will do with "Paradise Lost" and after V for Vendetta I continue to hope James McTeigue will have a repeat performance.
Bradley Cooper (The Hangover Part II) is set to star as Lucifer in Paradise Lost, an adaptation of John Milton's epic 1667 poem, for Alex Proyas (Knowing, Dark City) to direct. The story revolves around the fall of man and the classic battle of good vs. evil, telling along the way the story of Satan/Lucifer, the angel who tries to overthrow God, and the temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The film will be shot at Sydney's Fox Studios for an anticipated 2013 release. It's fascinating to see Legendary finally moving forward on this project having first reported on it five years ago when...
Bradley Cooper (The Hangover Part II) is set to star as Lucifer in Paradise Lost, an adaptation of John Milton's epic 1667 poem, for Alex Proyas (Knowing, Dark City) to direct. The story revolves around the fall of man and the classic battle of good vs. evil, telling along the way the story of Satan/Lucifer, the angel who tries to overthrow God, and the temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The film will be shot at Sydney's Fox Studios for an anticipated 2013 release. It's fascinating to see Legendary finally moving forward on this project having first reported on it five years ago when...
- 7/20/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
There's been some confusion as to whether Die Hard/Predator director, John McTiernan's Shrapnel is based on the science fiction comic series created by Mark Long & Nick Sagan. Apparently it's not (even though IMDb says it is). It's actually a gritty wilderness thriller that actually sounds pretty sweet - and we've tracked down the first poster for you to have a look at.
Synopsis:
Shrapnel tells the story of two veterans of the Bosnian War, one American, one Serbian, who clash in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness. Ford is a former American soldier who fought on the front lines in Bosnia. When our story begins, he has retreated to a remote cabin in the woods, trying to escape painful memories of war.
The drama begins when Kovac, a former Serbian soldier, seeks Ford out, hoping to settle an old score. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game in which Ford...
Synopsis:
Shrapnel tells the story of two veterans of the Bosnian War, one American, one Serbian, who clash in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness. Ford is a former American soldier who fought on the front lines in Bosnia. When our story begins, he has retreated to a remote cabin in the woods, trying to escape painful memories of war.
The drama begins when Kovac, a former Serbian soldier, seeks Ford out, hoping to settle an old score. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game in which Ford...
- 1/27/2011
- QuietEarth.us
Radical Comics has announced a sequel to its sci-fi miniseries Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising. Slated to run for three issues, Shrapnel: Hubris will be written by acclaimed novelist and television screenwriter Nick Sagan. "It's been a very fun challenge. I've been fortunate in that I've previously been able to work in a wide range of media and my experience there has helped me," he told Cbr. "Even so, the comic book/graphic novel format is in many ways a style unto (more)...
- 3/23/2010
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Director Len "Underworld" Wiseman, will develop/direct a motion picture adaption of Radical Publishing's Shrapnel, co-created by Zombie Studios' CEO Mark Long and science fiction novelist Nick Sagan. Shrapnel is a 3-part miniseries set in a dystopian future where imperialism has laid siege to our solar system and the planet Venus stands as the last free colony of humanity. Caught in the middle of the interplanetary war is 'Samantha "Sam" Vijaya', a soldier in self-imposed exile recovering from her service in the military. "...When the battle again crashes into Sam's life, she must choose to either remain on the sidelines and watch a colony's destruction, or risk her physical/psychological well-being to intervene..." The first story arc revolves around Venus, while the second arc rages across Mars and the final climax carries over onto Earth itself. "I'm really drawn to the reluctant-hero story," said Wiseman. "'Shrapnel' is a story...
- 7/24/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
Len Wiseman has signed to develop and direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel "Shrapnel" for Radical Pictures. The graphic novel, which Radical Publishing teased at last year's Comic-Con, describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and formed a Solar Alliance to govern the planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, and a self-exiled former Marine who teaches the colonists how to fight back. Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long created the property. Radical principal Barry Levine will produce with Wiseman and Mark Gordon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh McLaughlin of the Gordon Company brought the project in and will oversee "Shrapnel" for the company. Long and Radical's...
- 7/23/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Get ready for Ms. McClane in space!
The Hollywood Reporter has posted that Len Wiseman, the man behind Underworld, has picked up the graphic novel Shrapnel, created by Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long. As the trade describes, Wiseman was checking out comic book stores with his daughter when he happened to see the novel the day it hit the stands -- a discovery that immediately drove him to obtain the rights.
Shrapnel is a science-fiction tale set in the future, where humans are colonizing the planets and have formed a Solar Alliance to govern them. Venus, however, is the last rebellious holdout, and "a self-exiled former Marine" has to teach Venus' inhabitants how to fight back. THR goes on to note the director's love for reluctant heroes like John McClane. But they leave out one huge detail: The marine is a woman! As they describe it on zombie.
The Hollywood Reporter has posted that Len Wiseman, the man behind Underworld, has picked up the graphic novel Shrapnel, created by Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long. As the trade describes, Wiseman was checking out comic book stores with his daughter when he happened to see the novel the day it hit the stands -- a discovery that immediately drove him to obtain the rights.
Shrapnel is a science-fiction tale set in the future, where humans are colonizing the planets and have formed a Solar Alliance to govern them. Venus, however, is the last rebellious holdout, and "a self-exiled former Marine" has to teach Venus' inhabitants how to fight back. THR goes on to note the director's love for reluctant heroes like John McClane. But they leave out one huge detail: The marine is a woman! As they describe it on zombie.
- 7/23/2009
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Len Wiseman, whose past credits include Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard and who is currently prepping the live-action Gears of War, has signed on to develop and direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel Shrapnel for Radical Pictures.
Shrapnel, which was teased last year during Comic-Con by Radical Publishing, describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and have formed a Solar Alliance to govern all planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, where a self-exiled former Marine teaches the colonists how to fight back.
Wiseman stumbled upon the property while shopping for comics with his 10-year-old daughter, Lily. Soon thereafter, his agent at Icm was scouting the rights.
“I am really drawn to the reluctant-hero story,” said Wiseman, who noted that the last hero he directed — John McClane in “Live Free or Die Hard” — fit that archetypal mold.
Shrapnel, which was teased last year during Comic-Con by Radical Publishing, describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and have formed a Solar Alliance to govern all planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, where a self-exiled former Marine teaches the colonists how to fight back.
Wiseman stumbled upon the property while shopping for comics with his 10-year-old daughter, Lily. Soon thereafter, his agent at Icm was scouting the rights.
“I am really drawn to the reluctant-hero story,” said Wiseman, who noted that the last hero he directed — John McClane in “Live Free or Die Hard” — fit that archetypal mold.
- 7/23/2009
- by Jennifer Tomooka
- The Flickcast
The Hollywood Reporter says that Len Wiseman will develop and direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel "Shrapnel" for Radical Pictures. The graphic novel describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and formed a Solar Alliance to govern the planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, and a self-exiled former Marine who teaches the colonists how to fight back. "I am really drawn to the reluctant-hero story," said Wiseman, who noted that the last hero he directed--John McClane in Live Free or Die Hard --fit that archetypal mold. Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long created the property. Radical principal Barry Levine will produce with Wiseman and Mark Gordon. Long and Radical's Jesse Berger will...
- 7/23/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Len Wiseman has signed to develop and direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel Shrapnel for Radical Pictures, report the trades. The book is the first of an epic solar war trilogy set on Venus, the Jovian moons, Mars and finally Earth itself. The graphic novel is set in a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and formed a Solar Alliance to govern the planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, and a self-exiled former Marine who teaches the colonists how to fight back. Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long created the property. The film is being developed as a live-action feature and may also utilize 3-D. A video game is also being planned with Zombie Studios. Wiseman, who started out in the art department working on films such as Independence Day and Men in Black, previously directed the first two...
- 7/23/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Len Wiseman has signed to develop and direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel "Shrapnel" for Radical Pictures.
Wiseman said was browsing comic-book stores with his 10-year-old daughter, Lily, when he happened upon the comic the day it hit shelves. He quickly had his agent at Icm scout the rights.
The graphic novel, which Radical Publishing teased at last year's Comic-Con, describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and formed a Solar Alliance to govern the planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, and a self-exiled former Marine who teaches the colonists how to fight back.
"I am really drawn to the reluctant-hero story," said Wiseman, who noted that the last hero he directed -- John McClane in "Live Free or Die Hard" -- fit that archetypal mold.
Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long created the property. Radical principal Barry Levine...
Wiseman said was browsing comic-book stores with his 10-year-old daughter, Lily, when he happened upon the comic the day it hit shelves. He quickly had his agent at Icm scout the rights.
The graphic novel, which Radical Publishing teased at last year's Comic-Con, describes a sci-fi future where humans have colonized the solar system and formed a Solar Alliance to govern the planets. The story focuses on Venus, the last rebellious holdout, and a self-exiled former Marine who teaches the colonists how to fight back.
"I am really drawn to the reluctant-hero story," said Wiseman, who noted that the last hero he directed -- John McClane in "Live Free or Die Hard" -- fit that archetypal mold.
Nick Sagan and Zombie Studios chief Mark Long created the property. Radical principal Barry Levine...
- 7/22/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2009 Edition of Comic-Con gets underway this week at the San Diego Convention Center, promising the biggest pop-culture event of the year.
Fangoria will be there reporting on the action live from the show floor, with constant updates on all the genre panels, announcements, and more - bringing all the latest Sdcc '09 Horror News direct to you right here on Fangoria.com
For those of you planning to attend the 100% Sold-out show, here's a look at what to expect for genre programming on Friday, July 24th, 2009.
10:00-12:30 Warner Bros.— Join WB for a look at their much anticipated slate of upcoming genre films, including Where The Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes. Hall H 10:30-11:30 Coraline — Visionary director and screenwriter Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman...
Fangoria will be there reporting on the action live from the show floor, with constant updates on all the genre panels, announcements, and more - bringing all the latest Sdcc '09 Horror News direct to you right here on Fangoria.com
For those of you planning to attend the 100% Sold-out show, here's a look at what to expect for genre programming on Friday, July 24th, 2009.
10:00-12:30 Warner Bros.— Join WB for a look at their much anticipated slate of upcoming genre films, including Where The Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes. Hall H 10:30-11:30 Coraline — Visionary director and screenwriter Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman...
- 7/19/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
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