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The story of 2000 ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the wider cultural world beyond. Thargs future shocks is a longrunning series of short strips in the british weekly comic 2000 ad in 1977. Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 16, 2015. The story of 2000 ad charts how the comic came to be, how it has survived for 37. The story of 2000ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the wider cultural world beyond. Paul goodwins documentary celebrates the bold and brutal comic best known for creating fascist future cop.

The story of 2000ad the arrow video story duration. Dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger, lauren beukes, david bishop, brian bolland, will brooker, disraeli, will dennis, paul goodwin, future shock. You could argue that without 2000ad you wouldnt have the likes of watchmen, the sandman, hellblazer. A film charting the story of how the multiaward winning comic 2000ad came to be, how it has. It was screened at the 1973 cannes film festival, but wasnt entered into the main competition. Yes, it is part of a canon im still tackling, but alas, i have yet to get to it.

The story of 2000ad is a raw, unflinching and unfiltered look at the comic and its not afraid of burning a few. If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad. The link in todays thrillmail takes you to amazon for the bluray. The book, which became an international bestseller, grew out of an article the future as. There were a couple cool aspects to this doc, especially for someone like myself who didnt know much about 2000 ad going in. But with the birth of indie upstart 2000ad, fans were introduced to visionary talent like alan moore, neil gaiman and mark millar. As the title of this documentary would suggest, future shock.

Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Theres no doubt at all that 2000ad changed comics forever, not just in the uk but around the world. Rebellion owns 2000ad now, of course, but in the beginning, february 1977, it was put out by staid scottish publisher i. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more. The story of 2000ad charts how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years. A film charting the story of how the multiaward winning comic 2000ad came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. Skilfully assembled and comprehensive in its research, this is a mustsee for.

The story of two thousand ad nonusa format, pal, reg. The story of 2000 ad, presented as part of days of fear and wonder, a major nationwide scifi season directed by paul goodwin, future shock. A lively documentary about the influential british comic, home of great strips like judge dredd, halo jones and nemesis the. For the past four years, i have attended the independent film festival of boston to see a marathon. Watching it brought back memories for mark, and made him want to. Its world debut was at the 2014 fantastic fest in austin, texas, and subsequently shown at other us film festivals. The story of 2000ad uk 2014 released december 2015 directed by paul goodwin metrodome dvd region 2 when i heard there was a relatively new documentary focusing on the story of the galaxys greatest comic i got quite enthusiastic.

Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian. Comprised of a series of talking head interviews with familiar faces in the uk comics scene, including brian bolland, grant morrison, john wagner, andy diggle, rob williams and the godfather of 2000ad, pat mills, future shock. And that energy is felt throughout paul goodwins film as a. Future shock, a 1972 documentary film on tofflers book. The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. Was neat to hear about their punk rock beginnings, and how many of their writers going to dcmarvel affected them but ive seen youtube channels with more depth to their examinations of comic book companies, and i think this wouldve been better served as a mini. One affecting moment comes when neil gaiman recalls halo jones writer and creator alan moore telling him how the unfinished. Future shock is a 1972 american short documentary film directed by alex grasshoff and narrated by orson welles. The story of 2000ad dvd 2015 paul goodwin cert 15 new title. Pat mills, one of the founders, says that british comics were. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release in the uk. Much to my own embarrassment, i must admit i have not read any of 2000ad. While the 2000ad british brotherhood put staid american efforts such as superman in the shade, this film is mostly a series of middleaged talking heads nostalgically discussing a past that we barely glimpse. The film matches the scurrilous energy, anarchic glee and political.

So does any one know if the special edition is available on dvd. The story of 2000 ad is available for streaming on amazon prime and still easy enough to find on dvd and bluray, should you desire to go that route i. The story of 2000ad makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title. It feels surprising that no one has attempted to chart the history of 2000ad in a documentary before, given its legacy, but with its current upward trajectory and the devotion that it inspires especially in the wake of the critically acclaimed but commercially melancholy film of judge dredd its probably the best time to make a feature with a positive outlook. Like the publication it chronicles, future shock features a whos who of british comic creators. Okay, fair enough, it took me awhile, but now that paul goodwins 2014 documentary future shock. But with the birth of indie upstart 2000ad, fans were introduced to visionary talent like alan moore, neil gaiman and mark millar, and legendary characters that included rogue trooper, halo jones and judge dredd. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived for 37 years, and how it continues to be an innovator and gamechanger in both comics and the wider cultural world beyond. The story of 2000 ad is a great documentary about the notorious comic, its origins and influence on popular culture. Breaking into 2000 ad and what i learned while doing it. Future shock, a music and dance variety show hosted by james brown from 1976 to 1978 future shock flashforward, the series finale of the science fiction series. Documentary about the history of 2000ad, the scifi comic that spawned judge dredd. Track the story of comics powerhouse 2000 ad in this loving documentary. I expect it will be a while until they tour australia, so was happy to travel.

The story of 2000ad halo jones judge dredd mark millar neil gaiman rogue trooper. Future shock is a 1970 book by the futurist alvin toffler, in which the author defines the term future shock as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. The story of 2000ad 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The emotional story of kane hodder who survived a harrowing childhood and neardeath accident to become one of films biggest and most beloved horror icons. The shortest definition for the term in the book is a personal perception of too much change in too short a period of time. Grant morrison, neil gaiman, pat mills and john wagner are amongst the talking heads in the first full documentary about the mighty 2000ad. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. The management were pipesmoking excavalrymen in tweeds. I remember it clearly was a cut above the rest of the comics of the time with the noticeable exception of warrior magazine which was aimed at a slightly older readership and was the comic that launched alan moores v for vendetta.