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Superheroes Smash the Box Office

Author : Shawn Conner
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147665011X
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Superheroes Smash the Box Office written by Shawn Conner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1997, the superhero movie was all but dead. The last Superman flick had been released a decade earlier to disastrous reviews and ticket sales. The most recent Batman film was a franchise-killing bomb. And an oft-promised Spider-Man feature was grounded. Yet a mere five years later this once-derided genre would be well on its way to world domination at the box office and even critical respectability. How did this happen? And why, two decades later, does the phenomenon show no sign of abating? Here, for the first time, is an extensively researched soup-to-nuts history of the superhero movie, from the first bargain-basement black-and-white serials to today's multiverse blockbusters. Chronicling eight decades of stops and starts, controversies and creators, good guys and bad guys--onscreen and off--this entertaining account explains how and why our entertainment universe came to be overpowered by costumed crimefighters and their nefarious counterparts.

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.

Author : John Kenneth Muir
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786437553
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed. written by John Kenneth Muir and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.

A Brief History of Superheroes

Author : Brian J. Robb
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472110706
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Superheroes written by Brian J. Robb and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today. For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse characters, their creators, and the ways in which their creations have been reinvented for successive generations. Inevitably, the focus is on the United States, but the context is international, including an examination of characters developed in India and Japan in reaction to the traditional American hero. Sections examine: the birth of the superhero, including Superman, in 1938; the DC family (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Justice Society/League of America), from the 1940s to the 1960s; the superheroes enlistment in the war effort in the 1940s and 50s; their neutering by the Comics Code; the challenge to DC from the Marvel family (The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and The X-Men), from the 1960s to the 1980s; the superhero as complex anti-hero; superheroes deconstructed in the 1980s (The Watchmen and Frank Miller’s Batman), and their politicization; independent comic book creators and new publishers in the 1980s and 90s; superheroes in retreat, and their rebirth at the movies in blockbusters from Batman to Spider-Man and The Avengers.

Comic Book Movies

Author : Blair Davis
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813588790
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Comic Book Movies written by Blair Davis and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comic Book Movies explores how this genre serves as a source for modern-day myths, sometimes even incorporating ancient mythic figures like Thor and Wonder Woman’s Amazons, while engaging with the questions that haunt a post-9/11 world: How do we define heroism and morality today? How far are we willing to go when fighting terror? How can we resist a dystopian state? Film scholar Blair Davis also considers how the genre’s visual style is equally important as its weighty themes, and he details how advances in digital effects have allowed filmmakers to incorporate elements of comic book art in innovative ways. As he reveals, comic book movies have inspired just as many innovations to Hollywood’s business model, with film franchises and transmedia storytelling helping to ensure that the genre will continue its reign over popular culture for years to come.

The Herald

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Herald written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ishiro Honda

Author : Steve Ryfle
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 0819577413
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Ishiro Honda written by Steve Ryfle and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An appreciation of Japanese fantasy-film history through the eyes of a filmmaker whose name is obscure but populism remains influential.” —Chicago Tribune Ishiro Honda, arguably the most internationally successful Japanese director of his generation, made an unmatched succession of science fiction films that were commercial hits worldwide. From the atomic allegory of Godzilla and the beguiling charms of Mothra to the tragic mystery of Matango and the disaster and spectacle of Rodan, The Mysterians, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Honda’s films reflected postwar Japan’s anxieties and incorporated fantastical special effects, a formula that created an enduring pop culture phenomenon. Now, in the first full account of this overlooked director’s life and career, Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski shed new light on Honda’s work and the experiences that shaped it—including his days as a reluctant Japanese soldier, witnessing the aftermath of Hiroshima, and his lifelong friendship with Akira Kurosawa. The book features close analysis of Honda’s films (including, for the first time, his rarely seen dramas, comedies, and war films) and draws on previously untapped documents and interviews to explore how creative, economic, and industrial factors impacted his career. Fans of Godzilla and tokusatsu (special effects) film, and of Japanese film in general, will welcome this in-depth study of a highly influential director who occupies a uniquely important position in science fiction and fantasy cinema, as well as world cinema. “Provides the reader with a lasting sense of the man—his temperament, values, philosophies, dreams, and disappointments?behind some of cinema’s most beloved characters.” —Film Comment

Film Review

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Film Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Japan's Favorite Mon-star

Author : Steve Ryfle
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1550223488
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Japan's Favorite Mon-star written by Steve Ryfle and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigger, badder, and more durable than Hollywood's greatest action heroes, Godzilla emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-bomb test in 1954 to trample Tokyo. More than 40 years later, he reigns as the undisputed monarch of movie monsters, with legions of fans spanning several generations and countless international boundaries.

American Pop

Author : Bob Batchelor
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Pop written by Bob Batchelor and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2009 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of popular culture in America from 1960 through 1989, and discusses advertising, architecture, print media, entertainment, fashion, food, music, sports, art, and more; and includes time line for each decade.

SMASH: Trial by Fire

Author : Chris A. Bolton
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 076365406X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book SMASH: Trial by Fire written by Chris A. Bolton and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imaginative fifth-grade student Andrew Ryan dreams of having the powers of his superhero idol Defender, but when Andrew is caught in fallout from the blast that kills Defender and sees his wish come true, he finds that having superpowers is only part of being a hero.

The Rough Guide to Superheroes

Author : Paul Simpson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781843533863
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Superheroes written by Paul Simpson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the mind-bending truth about the world's bravest and baddest, this book includes all you need to know about the superheroes who save us - and their vile enemies.

Superheroes!

Author : Roz Kaveney
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Superheroes! written by Roz Kaveney and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that this is a mistake, that, at their best, superhero comics are a form in which some writers and artists are doing fascinating work, not in spite of their chosen form, but because of it.

The Rise of Comic Book Movies

Author : Benny Potter
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1633533425
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Rise of Comic Book Movies written by Benny Potter and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the masterminds behind YouTube’s Comicstorian: “Tremendous insight and unique perspectives that any comic fan, new or old, will enjoy.” —Rob Jefferson of Comics Explained It’s the Golden Age of comic book movies, with blockbuster after blockbuster starring larger-than-life characters—Thor, Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and of course, baddies like Loki, The Joker, and Lex Luthor. When it comes to superheroes of the silver screen, nobody knows more than the masterminds behind the wildly popular Comicstorian YouTube channel—and in this guide to comic book films, they divulge behind-the-scenes secrets and the hidden history behind these must-see movies, including how, after very rocky beginnings, they shot to the top with DC and Marvel as two of the most important franchises in the industry. If you love The Hulk, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Iron Man, and are still laughing about Deadpool, look no further. With The Rise of Comic Book Movies, you’ll feel like you’re on the film set, walking the halls of Valhalla, and in your very own Fortress of Solitude with your favorites.

Space

Author :
Publisher : Marvel
ISBN 13 : 9780785163671
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Space written by and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Punishment is a dish best served-in space! Frank Castle shoots his way through the criminal hierarchy of outer space starting with the Sym-Brood-ant Queen! From Frank Tieri, writer of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Punisher: Noir and gorgeously painted by Mark Texeira (Punisher War Journal, Ghost Rider). COLLECTING: SPACE: PUNISHER 1-4

The Great Monster Magazines

Author : Bobb Cotter
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Monster Magazines written by Bobb Cotter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-05-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides a critical overview of monster magazines from the 1950s to the 1970s. The term monster magazine is a blanket term, which, for the purposes of this study is used to describe both magazines that focus primarily on popular horror movies and magazines that contain stories featuring monsters which are illustrated in comic book style but printed in black and white.

The Hollywood Reporter

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 878 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Reporter written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

SMASH 2: Fearless

Author : Chris A. Bolton
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763681180
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book SMASH 2: Fearless written by Chris A. Bolton and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his second adventure, Smash has his hands full with old enemies and a few new ones--not to mention homework. 1/8.