The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
Mit dem beliebten Galaxy Quest, der sein 20-jähriges Jubiläum hat, enthüllt dieser Film, wie der Fans zu wahren Helden machte und eine Zukunft vorhersagte, in der Geeks die Welt beherrschen würden! Das Team erinnern sich daran, wie ein Feuer am Set, der Verlust eines Regisseurs und ein nicht überzeugtes Studio den Film nicht aufhalten konnten, der nie aufgeben und sich nie ergeben hat!
Neil (Michael Johnston) ist ein junger Mann, der mit großer Leidenschaft eigene Romane schreibt und nur dafür einen Kopf zu haben scheint - bis er die ältere Julia (Hannah Marks) trifft, die ihn ermutigt, seine Geschichten online zu stellen. Anfangs widerspenstig, willigt Neil ein und präsentiert seine Fan-Fiction-Storys im Internet, wo sie plötzlich eine ungeahnte Eigendynamik entwickeln...
A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans.
Science Channel reunites Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the entire renegade crew of the Serenity for the first time ever to provide the complete oral history on the franchise that continues to explode in popularity — despite meeting its end a decade ago. The 60-minute special includes secrets from the set, exclusive cast interviews, and footage from this year's colossal Comic-Con panel that dominated the pop culture conversation.
After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.
Follow Mark Torgl star of 1984's The Toxic Avenger who played "Melvin The Mopboy" and transforms into Toxie, as he attends the Monster Convention circuit for the first time. Discover the convention world through Torgl's eyes, and learn a deep dark secret that has kept Torgl in hiding for 30 years.
In seinem Regiedebüt trifft Tom Felton, der den bösen Draco Malfoy in den äußerst erfolgreichen Harry-Potter-Filmen spielte, die engagiertesten Fans der Welt, um zu verstehen, was sie antreibt.
This fast-paced Documentary was filmed inside America's biggest Comics/Film Convention and includes informative and humorous interviews with Levar Burton (Star Trek Next Generation, Roots), William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal, Wrath of Khan) Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk) Saul Rubinek (Warehouse 13), Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky and Hutch, Num3ers) Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Criminal Minds) and more!
A Documentary about the Lanka Comic Con, history of how it started, and its community.
A comedy focusing on a series of fans and cosplayers who are thrown into a spin when the Coronavirus hits and San Diego Comic Con 2020 is cancelled. Adding to this: the earth is thrown into a black hole by an unknown supervillain. Now, these people who are used to dressing up must all become the one thing they have all aspired to be: Heroes.
Crashing the Con is a documentary on San Diego Comic-Con 2008, and more importantly, a profile on the various types of people whom attend and exhibit at it every year. Told through a series of humorous stories and interviews, we explore what makes these individuals tick and why they travel from around the globe to attend this convention every year.
