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JOSS WHEDON MAKES A BID FOR TERMINATOR FRANCHISE...?11/03/09 @ 8:00 am EST
Source: Whedonesque | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJoss Whedon fans should hold onto their hats - the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator and "Astonishing X-Men" writer just put in a bid to purchase the "Terminator" franchise...for the amount of $10,000.
No, that's not a typo. Whedon, in a humorous open letter to the "Terminator" franchise owners, details his ideas for the franchise including "Terminator of the Rings". The letter was posted online by Whedon on the fanblog Whedonesque after the Financial Times reported "Terminator" owners Halcyon filed for Chapter 11. You can find the full letter below and at the Joss Whedon fanblog Whedonesque.
An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners. From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul
Dear Sirs/Ma'ams,
I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.
No, you didn't miscount. That's four -- FOUR! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here's what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don't ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture -- and my pretend play -- as any I can think of. It's far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:
1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).
2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.
3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.
4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)
5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!
6) The movies will stop getting less cool.
Okay. There's more -- this brain don't quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) -- but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I'd like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including "Song of Norway" (no current franchise offer). Sincerely, Joss Whedon.
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TOP COW FEBRUARY 2010 SOLICITATIONS11/20/09 @ 8:29 am EST
Source: Dynamic Forces | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a Comment Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box #1 (of 6) (W) Rob Levin & Bryan Edward Hill (A) Alessandro Vitti (Cov) Tommy Lee Edwards
 The Road to ARTIFACTS Begins Here! Finn and Glori, the bearers of the Glacier and Ember Stones, first introduced in Broken Trinity, return this month in a pulse-pounding, world-spanning adventure series. When a fanatic cult embarks on a quest to remake the world with the mythical Pandora’s Box, Finn and Glori’s individual goals of gathering the 13 Artifacts is kicked into overdrive. From newcomers Rob Levin (The Darkness: Butcher) and Bryan Edward Hill (Broken Trinity: Aftermath) and artist Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors). Featuring covers by Tommy Lee Edwards (1985)! Full Color 32 pages $3.99 limited series Expected Ship Date – February 17th, 2010 Angelus #3 (of 6) (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
 Guest Starring the Darkness! Since the beginning of time, the Angelus has been diametrically opposed to the Darkness. But will Danielle Baptiste, the newest bearer of the Angelus, be able to choose her own path when confronted by sometimes ally Jackie Estacado, bearer of the Darkness? Full Color 32 pages $2.99 limited series Expected Ship Date – February 10th, 2010 The Darkness #83 (W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dennis Calero
 “The Hunting Party”, Part 2 of 2! Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of the Darkness, often takes advantage of the fact that his enemies don’t know the extent of his powers or his weakness to light. Captured by an old enemy Jackie will have to rely on his wits alone to survive. Meanwhile, Jackie’s crew must deal with the Sovereign without their powerful boss to back them up! Featuring a cover by Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir, Dark Tower). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series Expected Ship Date – February 17th, 2010 Pilot Season: Stellar #1 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Bernard Chang (Cov) Marc Silvestri
 From the creative minds of Image partners Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri! Stellar is one of five genetically-enhanced super-humans created by the government of Earth. The process used on her has made her toxic to other humans and drove the other four volunteers insane. Banished from Earth, Stellar now roams the cosmos trying to use her powers for good, haunted by the fact that she can never return home – and all to aware that her fellow super-humans are out there, eager to strike at any moment. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue Expected Ship Date – February 24th, 2010 Pilot Season: Murderer #1 Signed Edition (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Nelson Blake II (Cov) Marc Silvestri Get this limited edition issue signed by co-creator/cover artist Marc Silvestri and artist Nelson Blake II. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition Tracker #4 (of 5) (W) Jonathan Lincoln (A) Francis Tsai (Cov) Francis Tsai | | |
