Future shock available for download and read online in other formats. The name originates from the fictional editor of 2000 ad and the book titled future shock, written by alvin toffler, published in 1970. Starring pat mills, john wagner, neil gaiman, karl urban, dave gibbons, scott ian. The story of 2000ad trailer 2015 comic book documentary subscribe for more. There were a couple cool aspects to this doc, especially for someone like myself who didnt know much about 2000 ad going in. 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. Alvin toffler 19282016 was an american writer and futurist whose list of bestselling books includes future shock, the third wave, and powershift. Dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger, lauren beukes, david bishop, brian bolland, will brooker, disraeli, will dennis, paul goodwin, future shock. Im not going to tell you how to get your future shock submission. Doubly ironic is that belardinelli was the actual artist for gaimans future shocks story and neil. The story of 2000ad takes a deep dive into the unruly history of the galaxys greatest comic. Like the publication it chronicles, future shock features a whos who of british comic creators. Progs 1100 king of the world prog 25, food for thought prog 26, first contact prog 27, wings prog 28, just like home prog 29, beautiful world prog 30, a promised land prog. It did not take me long to conclude that future shock is one excellent modern trash.
The story of 2000ad is available from arrow video on bluray and dvd. Love his stuff, but he did one future shock, the real catch and what makes it worth buying, even if you have the original dvd, is an interview with steve macmanus. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically british. Thargs future shocks is a longrunning series of short strips in the british weekly comic 2000 ad in 1977.
May 19, 2014 future shocks are short twist stories, which never mind those found in will eisners the spirit or classic anthology comics like tales from the crypt is a form probably as old as the short story itself. Directors notes is an interview podcast dedicated to independent filmmaking in all its wondrous forms, lengths and styles. With a new feature packed bluray edition of the film out this week, i sat down with paul and. The history of the comic, from its founding and influence on the industry to its creative process. Aug 19, 2014 documentary about the history of 2000ad, the scifi comic that spawned judge dredd. Jun 21, 2012 like millions of people i was profoundly disturbed when i read future shock by alvin toffler. He was a cofounder of toffler associates, a consulting firm for companies and governments worldwide on advances in economics, technology, and. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad future shock tv series, 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 flashforward. Toffler is a scientific writer, and that his books appear quite convincing. The story of 2000ad 1 hours and 50 minutes movie 2015 documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ads history, from its inception after the demise of action to the present day. The bluray offers a slightlyanimated menu that includes options to watch the film, select scenes, adjust the setup and check out the extras. As well as providing another numeric juncture from which to look at a few facts, trends and developments in the series, fs 50 prog 97 also approaches a point when the series moves from regular appearances 50 in 73 issues to a semihiatus.
Download from the black library webstore, audible, and itunes. While submitting my future shock scripts i read plenty of twist stories by those whom i had decided were the masters of the form. The story of 2000ad is a 2014 documentary film about the history of british science fiction comic 2000 ad. First published in 1977, it was violent, antiauthoritarian, blackly funny. And now alvin tofflers immensely readable yet disquieting study may serve tohe same purpose for our own increasingly volatile world. 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. Check member ratings, watch trailer of future shock. But when they end up 30 years in the future and discover that everyone but adam doesnt seem to exist anymore, the conspiracy theories begin to fly. Its worth reading again, almost 40 years after it was originally published. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has. Their mission is to slip through a time portal leaving them 10 years in the future for 24 hours. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for.
This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture. The story of 2000ad, a 2015 documentary about the history of british comic 2000ad. Shockd the story doesnt read at all like a future shock. The story of two thousand ad nonusa format, pal, reg. If you dont already agree with that sentiment, future shock. Future shock by justin greaves, released 18 january 2015 1. The future shock study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of future shock by alvin toffler. Its uk debut was at the 2015 edinburgh international film festival, and it has a limited theatrical release in the uk. The story of 2000 ad, presented as part of days of fear and wonder, a major nationwide scifi season. 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. Now he and chris are living in the future, as they discuss a bunch of japanese. As the title of this documentary would suggest, future shock.
The story of 2000ad was released to give fans an insight into the creation of the comic, and now a new extended bluray edition is available to celebrate the 40th anniversary. John richardsons oddly un2000ad future shock brought up the 50th installment of the series which was still 2000ads only outlet for oneshot stories. Yet what happened next to this nihilistic, ultraviolent universe may be the biggest shocker of all. Future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock. The story of 2000ad 2014 film for free as part of our trial offer. A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000ad, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. He was a cofounder of toffler associates, a consulting firm for companies and governments worldwide on advances in economics, technology, and social change.
Future shock the story of 2000ad 2014 future shock. The story of 2000ad makes a strong case for the comics claim to that title. The nearest thing to any formal shock is the callous remark of the departing pag member. Theyre to collect technology, sketches, and impressions of the future world. Download future shock 2000ad torrents from our searched results, get future shock 2000ad torrent or magnet via bittorrent clients. If youre ultimately angling for a regular gig with 2000ad then its best to. This enables you to watch the video without an internet connection. 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. Theres no doubt at all that 2000ad changed comics forever, not just in the uk but around the world. The story of how the multiaward winning comic came to be, how it has survived.
Future shock the story of the 2000ad 2014 rerip bdrip x264deuterium. First published in 1977 at the height of the punk era, uk scifi comic 2000ad was violent, antiauthoritarian, darkly funny and distinctly british. Documentary about the history of 2000ad, the scifi comic that spawned judge dredd. 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. Dec 15, 2015 the story of 2000ad posted on december 15, 2015 by horselover fat 2000ad in its nearly 40 year history has managed to carve itself a nice little niche in the history and culture of the uk, which is quite the thing for a comic that for much of its history has been ignored, hated and despised by the guardians of british culture. Find out everything empire knows about future shock. The story of 2000ad stars dan abnett, geoff barrow, emma beeby, karen berger the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. If you want a nice inoffensive documentary, then watch secret origins. He looked at media and technology of 1970, thought about where it was going and painted a bleak future. Oct 31, 2014 the other night mlearned friend andy oliver and i were at the bfi, on londons south bank, for the european premiere of future shock. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. It seems more a general small scifi tale and perhaps was originally commissioned for something other than future shocks. Over the past 30 years, the weekly british comics distinctive visions of the future have shaped the imaginations of a generation of young readers. The reader should not be misguided or disoriented by the fact that mr.
With such iconic characters as strontium dog, nemesis and judge dredd, it became the anarchic underdog that forever changed the face of the international comics industry. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. Future shock 40 years later future shock by alvin toffler was a huge sensation when it was published in 1970. Future shock is a fantastic documentary that also serves as fitting tribute to one of the great british success stories a comic that has flourished by never taking the easy route, by constantly challenging its readers, and ultimately by staying true to its outsider roots. 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. Breaking into 2000 ad and what i learned while doing it. Credit blast by justin greaves, released 18 january 2015 supported by 6 fans who also own future shock i really like the idea of constantly adding to this album on bc as and when interesting material becomes available.
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 flashforward future shock static shock, the opening episode of the fourth season. Read and download free comics online, largest website have more than 10 million image updated. The story of 2000ad arrives on one disc, held in a standard bluray keepcase. 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.
As the french romantic painter eugene delacroix once said, first. Its world debut was at the 2014 fantastic fest in austin, texas, and subsequently shown at other us film festivals. This 2014 documentary is being reissued on bluray by arrow video to celebrate 2000 ads 40th anniversary. Made with heart and a desire to set the far reaching influence of 2000ad on the record, paul goodwin and sean hogans feature documentary future shock. The following is a complete list of all the stories published in the occasional series thargs future shocks.
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