From Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite announces a creator and character reunion as well as a holiday celebration, all going down this December in the Red Sonja Solstice Special!
At the close of the 19th century, the renowned author H.G. Wells gifted us with “War of the Worlds,” a remarkable work that quickly became a beloved classic. Many consider it to be the very first modern science fiction novel, paving the way for stories about extraterrestrial life. This groundbreaking narrative takes a serious look at what an alien invasion of Earth might look like, and it has inspired a plethora of adaptations across various media. From books to comic books, and even radio, the story has seen countless interpretations, including the famous Orson Welles broadcast on Halloween in 1938. It’s also been brought to life on the big screen, with notable films like the classic 1953 version produced by George Pal and the epic rendition featuring Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise from 2005. Moreover, it has made its mark on television with series in different styles, like a reminiscent “X-Files” type show in the 80s and the British series “Tripods.” To top it all off, several albums have been produced, with a standout adaptation by Jeff Wayne in the 70s. It’s safe to say that "War of the Worlds" has left a lasting impact on popular culture!
Terri and I have a new show that we are hooked on, and we stumbled upon it quite by accident. I was actually searching on Amazon Prime for a new documentary series for both of us to watch since we had just finished watching two really good ones by Ken Burns, Louis & Clark, and The American Buffalo, and the advertising for Spider-Noir (Watch now on Prime Video) was the first thing that popped up. I was waiting on Terri to finish up in the kitchen, so I watched the trailer for the show and immediately became interested.
Legendary Pictures is finally moving forward with the long-awaited Gundam movie project, which was first announced at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles back in 2018. Since then, the project has gone through multiple script revisions and changes in directors. Despite these challenges, the studio remained committed to producing a live-action Gundam film. Recently, it was announced that Legendary has secured a release platform through Netflix, a company known for adapting Japanese anime into live-action, with "Cowboy Bebop" being a notable example. Indie director Jim Mickle, who directed the acclaimed TV series "Sweet Tooth," is set to helm the project, which will feature actors Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo. It is still unclear whether the Gundam movie will be given a theatrical release or will premiere directly on streaming.
