A 1995 film based on the notorious comic book series tank girl, starring lori petty. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view. The book of eli is a soso read jan 14, 2010 the book of eli. Jan 12, 2010 book of eli screenwriter interview on cbr another quick post related to the upcoming film, the book of eli, as it just keeps coming up as i read things online. What if all these leaders were all con artist and there is no god at. Since 1970, when a small group of comic book lovers organized the first show, comiccon international has been the place for insiders to check out the latest creations and connect with legions of fans. The book of eli comiccon presentation starring denzel. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. This is the book of eli ch2 the end motion comic by sunnyboy on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The book of eli panel posted by ifc on july 28th denzel washington saves the world in the upcoming the book of eli, set in an apocalyptic american and directed by identical twins albert and allen hughes of from hell, with mila kunis costarring and gary oldman playing, of course, the baddie.
This is a great rendering of scenes and characters from denzel washingtonsgary oldmans movie the book of eli its a reproduction of a poster that had only been available at a comic con. The comic book project is a program that offers literacy development through an arts based learning initiative. Jennifer beals on claudias meeting with eli oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. At comic con, we saw some footage of denzel washington as herowithapast eli, kicking major ass and fighting. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Comiccon 2020 souvenir book call for submissions is now closed. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. He is best known as the cocreator of several original comics series, including transmetropolitan 19972002, global frequency 20022004, red 20032004adapted into the feature films red 2010 and red 2 20trees 2014present, and injection 2015present. Albert left and allen right hughes at the 2009 san diego comiccon.
After wtwa, comic con fans received a stargazing treat when stars mila kunis, gary oldman and denzel washington showed up to promote with sibling filmmakers the hughes brothers in tow the apocalypic actioner the book of eli. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. This book is the first to document this cultural phenomenon. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw.
For those who like their religious parables with plenty of fire and brimstone, the book of eli should be up your alley. The comiccon international souvenir book is a collectible fullcolor trade paperback given free to all attendees while supplies last. The hughes bros are back with a promising, postapocalyptic movie called book of eli. The book of eli poster movie 11x17 mila kunis denzel. It operates through schools and after school programs that help children create their own comic books about topics that range from bullying to conservation. Jul 14, 2009 while the hughes brothers movie the book of eli isnt based on any comics, they have involved a lot of people from comic book world including artists chris weston and tommy lee edwards. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Aug 04, 2010 the book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon 2009. Futurama comics is a comic book series published by bongo comics and based on the television series futurama. The work does not look to be based on any existing book or comic book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is the first hughes brothers movie that feels stripped of drama, imagination, sensibility. And as i continue to remain impressed that this was an original screenplay, as learned in an interview at comic book resources with screenwriter, gary whitta, which solidified my. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of.
Albert hughes and allen hughes born april 1, 1972, known together professionally as the hughes brothers, are american film directors and producers. While the hughes brothers movie the book of eli isnt based on any comics, they have. Personally, if a movie is based on comic or book, i like to read the source material before i see the movie so i can compare and contrast. Mila kunis are talking about the movie and their characters at the san diego comiccon, 20090724. Is the upcoming movie the book of eli based on a graphic. Book of eli its a reproduction of a poster that had only been available at a comic con.
Jul 26, 2009 at the comiccon convention in san diego on friday, young max records, the child actor who stars in spike jonzess film adaptation of where the wild things are, delivered a message from maurice sendak, the books 81yearold author. Directed by 2 writing credits 1 cast 62 produced by 14. Jul 24, 2009 the book of eli will be released on january 15. First pics of denzel washington in the book of eli kofi outlaw may 27, 2009.
The artist that drew this managed to capture the whole essence of the movie and for those who have seen the film, the ending is a classic. Denzel washington and evan jones in the book of eli 2010 denzel. After a promising beginning, it quickly deteriorated into eulogising and comic book violence. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The pair, who are twins, are known for codirecting visceral, and often violent, movies, including menace ii society, dead presidents, from hell and the book of eli. It has been published bimonthly in the united states since november 2000 apart from a brief break for the crossover. We believe every one of us deserves equal access to factbased.
The reason the cannibals hands shake is that they suffer from kuru disease a form of creutzfeldjakob disease caused by eating human brains or spinal. The futures in these works often show us that the more things change, the more they stay the same, with the most negative aspects of society only magnified. Sep 24, 2018 atticus ross panoramic the book of eli illustrated. After wtwa, comiccon fans received a stargazing treat when stars mila kunis, gary oldman and denzel washington showed up to promote with sibling filmmakers the hughes brothers in tow the apocalypic actioner the book of eli. That said, most critics say eli is a bit of a muddle. The pictures are appear to be from comic con 2010 and i made it on page 15. This would be a great book to bring back to comic con for autographs. Jul 04, 2011 it really captures the craziness that is comic con. Its good that there two acting giants built a lasting friendship after this one. The book of eli comiccon 2009 exclusive poster with. The book of eli sets itself up as an enjoyable mad max meets i am legend. Comic con 2020 souvenir book call for submissions is now closed.
Dystopian settings allow storytellers to strip away the fluff in our lives and put the worst parts of society on display with nothing to cover up the bullsht. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Im doing the defenders, which is a big scifi adventure based on an idea that masi oka from heroes came up with and which were developing with alex kurtzman and bob orci over at. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Oscarsbest picture winnersbest picture winnersgolden globesemmyssan diego comicconnew york comicconsundance film. Film concept artist tommy lee will be appearing at san diego comiccon. Rollo tomasi is a connecticut based film critic, tv show critic, news, and editorial writer. Season 9 served as a continuation set eighteen months after the events of the televised shows final episode and was first released on june 16, 2010. Jan 08, 2010 i have heard from one or two places that the new film the book of eli is based on a graphic novel.
Some may find the film worth sitting through simply for its final whoa. Oscars best picture winnersbest picture winnersgolden globesemmyssan diego comicconnew york comicconsundance film. It has been published in the united kingdom with an altered order and australia since 2002 and four trade paperbacks have been released. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli comiccon presentation starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis. Jul 21, 20 alcon entertainment recently released this brand new comic con 2009 exclusive movie poster from the upcoming film the book of eli by directors albert stay safe and healthy. The comic con international souvenir book is a collectible fullcolor trade paperback given free to all attendees while supplies last. Im working on an original comicbook series with the artist darick robertson transmetropolitan, the boys that we hope to be announce later this year. The book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon. A fans hope is a 2011 documentary film on the san diego comiccon international, directed by morgan spurlock the film follows five subjects. The book features bios and photos of this years special guests, plus articles and art created by fans and pros devoted to our anniversary. The book features bios and photos of this years special guests, plus articles and art created by fans and pros devoted to our anniversary celebrations. The book of eli comiccon 2009 exclusive poster with images.
Charmed comics were officially licensed continuations of the popular television series of the same name, which ended its eightyear run in 2006. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american. Actually, chris weston, whose work is to make storyboards and concept art for the movie, designed the poster and two version of. Actually, chris weston, whose work is to make storyboards and concept art for the movie, designed the poster and two version of it for the book of eli at comic con. Interview with the book of elis gary whitta geekweek. The comic books were published monthly by zenescope entertainment. The book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon 2009. Jul, 2009 by now youve probably noticed that the hughes brothers the book of eli is making its grand debut at comic con during the big warner brothers panel on friday morning. The book of eli panel at comic con gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers. Warren girard ellis born 16 february 1968 is a british comicbook writer, novelist, and screenwriter. Salvation lies in the book of eli teaser trailer filmbook.
Dec 22, 2009 the screenplay, originally written by gary whitta, was rewritten by anthony peckham in 2008, and they began filming in new mexico in 2009. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Since 1970, when a small group of comic book lovers organized the first show, comic con international has been the place for insiders to check out the latest creations and connect with legions of fans. Gary oldman and mila kunis at comiccon for the book of eli. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
The basic plot is that denzels character wanders across a wasted. The hottest bitch at comiccon was gary oldman, there to promote book of eli with denzel washington in the lead. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Denzel washington, gary oldman the book of eli sd comic. We love to share great music with great people so join us on this wonderful journey. The book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel. Comiccon, where the wild things and actors really are. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. While the hughes brothers movie the book of eli isnt based on any comics, they have involved a lot of people from comic book world including artists chris weston and tommy lee edwards.
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