Years of speculation, bizarre rumors and lofty creative ambitions will finally culminate in an opening night for “Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark” next year on Broadway. The high-profile musical will unite U2’s Bono and The Edge with Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor (“Across the Universe”), promising high standards for the show’s sense of visual and sonic spectacle.
“The musical follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down—literally—when he’s bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling,” states the newly revealed plot synopsis. “This bullied science-geek—suddenly endowed with astonishing powers—soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility as villains test not only his physical strength but also his strength of character.
The official announcement doesn’t name villains, but does hint at a comics-friendly grand finale. Read More...
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EXCLUSIVE: Comic Book Creators Respond To 2009 Oscars
Posted 2/24/09 1:50 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Commentary, Hot Stuff
While much of the comics-savvy masses were happy just to be recognized by the Academy, the final tally of awards did leave some fans wondering whether the night should be viewed as a snub for the genre or the first step toward greater respect for comic books as a medium. In order to get some perspective on what the night meant to the comics industry, I asked various comic book creators to offer up their thoughts on the Oscar results and what to take from the night's nominees and winners. Read More...
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