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The makers of Marvel Renaissance talk to us about their documentary, the current state of comic book movies and more...
It’s difficult to believe that 20 years ago, pop-culture behemoth Marvel hovered on the brink of oblivion. Brought low by a falling sales and ill-advised business deals, Marvel filed for bankruptcy in 1996, prompting a galactic war between executives from which it almost never recovered.
That 90s wobble is probably a period Marvel would prefer to draw a veil over - something underlined by the reaction French filmmakers Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure received when they pitched their documentary, Marvel Renaissance. Two self-confessed comic book lovers, the filmmakers had hoped that Marvel would be happy to help them tell the story of how the company survived its darkest hour and emerged, stronger than ever, as a multimedia powehouse in the 21st century.
Instead, Marvel refused to have any involvement,...
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The makers of Marvel Renaissance talk to us about their documentary, the current state of comic book movies and more...
It’s difficult to believe that 20 years ago, pop-culture behemoth Marvel hovered on the brink of oblivion. Brought low by a falling sales and ill-advised business deals, Marvel filed for bankruptcy in 1996, prompting a galactic war between executives from which it almost never recovered.
That 90s wobble is probably a period Marvel would prefer to draw a veil over - something underlined by the reaction French filmmakers Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure received when they pitched their documentary, Marvel Renaissance. Two self-confessed comic book lovers, the filmmakers had hoped that Marvel would be happy to help them tell the story of how the company survived its darkest hour and emerged, stronger than ever, as a multimedia powehouse in the 21st century.
Instead, Marvel refused to have any involvement,...
- 3/1/2016
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
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A comic book giant’s 1990s fall and rise is detailed in the documentary, Marvel Renaissance. Ryan checks it out...
The saying goes that history is written by the victors, which might explain why French filmmakers Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure ran into a spot of bother when they made The Road To Civil War: Marvel Renaissance, a documentary detailing the near collapse of the comic book colossus in 1996.
Although the 52-minute film was almost made with the involvement of Disney France - an airing on ABC was even on the cards at one point - the directors ultimately wound up shooting Marvel Renaissance without the cooperation of its subject.
This proves to be something of a double-edged sword: on one hand, it means that interviews with current employees at Marvel are out of the question. But Guedj and Roure’s independence from Marvel also gives them...
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A comic book giant’s 1990s fall and rise is detailed in the documentary, Marvel Renaissance. Ryan checks it out...
The saying goes that history is written by the victors, which might explain why French filmmakers Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure ran into a spot of bother when they made The Road To Civil War: Marvel Renaissance, a documentary detailing the near collapse of the comic book colossus in 1996.
Although the 52-minute film was almost made with the involvement of Disney France - an airing on ABC was even on the cards at one point - the directors ultimately wound up shooting Marvel Renaissance without the cooperation of its subject.
This proves to be something of a double-edged sword: on one hand, it means that interviews with current employees at Marvel are out of the question. But Guedj and Roure’s independence from Marvel also gives them...
- 2/23/2016
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Last summer, a French film crew came to New York to interview me for TV documentary about the History of Marvel over the last 15 years. We shot the interview over at Forbidden Planet and had a blast.
Marvel Renaissance: How The Superheroes Have Conquered Hollywood tells the story of how Marvel, after its bankruptcy in late 1996, conquered Hollywood and how its properties changed forever the face of the entertainment industry. The movie is not only about the Marvel mutation: it is also about the superpower of cultural properties and their impact on the entertainment industry over the last 10 years.
Produced by Empreinte Digitale for French Channel Canal+ and directed by Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure, the documentary take a look at this “super decade” and what is really at stakes behind the rise of Marvel, until its fusion with Disney in 2009.
The documentary consist of two parts: the bankruptcy years...
Marvel Renaissance: How The Superheroes Have Conquered Hollywood tells the story of how Marvel, after its bankruptcy in late 1996, conquered Hollywood and how its properties changed forever the face of the entertainment industry. The movie is not only about the Marvel mutation: it is also about the superpower of cultural properties and their impact on the entertainment industry over the last 10 years.
Produced by Empreinte Digitale for French Channel Canal+ and directed by Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure, the documentary take a look at this “super decade” and what is really at stakes behind the rise of Marvel, until its fusion with Disney in 2009.
The documentary consist of two parts: the bankruptcy years...
- 2/14/2014
- by El Mayimbe
- LRMonline.com
A new French documentary looking at Marvel's rise after falling into bankruptcy in 1996 is in the works. The made for TV film, Marvel Renaissance: How Supheroes Have Conquered Hollywood (Produced by Empreinte Digitale for French Channel Canal+ and directed by Philippe Guedj and Philippe Roure), features names such as comic book writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Mark Waid, Mark Millar, Latino Review's El Mayimbe and Deadline.com’s Dominic Patten. What do you think of the trailer? Does anyone know what they said? Sign off your thoughts on the trailer below! More from me: @DEVLIN712...
- 2/14/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Metaluna Productions Oh My Gore ! Distribution are pleased to join together to present you .French Démence Vol. 1., an anthology of French fantastic short films. Included are : - "Les Morveux" by Pierre-Louis Levacher - "Reptil" by Pascal Stervinou - "Le Chasseur De RêVES" by Patrice Gablin - "Fusible" by Pierre Guillaume - "Monsieur MéCHANT" by Fabrice Blin - "Au Royaume Des Cendres" by Michael Massias - "Survival" by Guillaume Tauveron - "Underzone" by Philippe Roure - "Fine" by Cédric Jouarie - "Bloody Current Exchange" by Romain Basset - "Guedro" by Nicola Dulion DVD Zone All Format: 16/9 compatible 4/3 Length: 149' Language: Français Subtitles: English DVD is now available on Oh My Gore ! Shop : Click here to order "French Demence #1"...
- 3/28/2010
- www.ohmygore.com/
Metaluna Productions Oh My Gore ! Distribution are pleased to join together to present you .French Démence Vol. 1., an anthology of French fantastic short films. On march 15th, 2010 will be released the first volume of this compilation of talents, to be or already confirmed. Included are : - "Les Morveux" by Pierre-Louis Levacher - "Reptil" by Pascal Stervinou - "Le Chasseur De RêVES" by Patrice Gablin - "Fusible" by Pierre Guillaume - "Monsieur MéCHANT" by Fabrice Blin - "Au Royaume Des Cendres" by Michael Massias - "Survival" by Guillaume Tauveron - "Underzone" by Philippe Roure - "Fine" by Cédric Jouarie - "Bloody Current Exchange" by Romain Basset - "Guedro" by Nicola Dulion For more information, please connect to the Metaluna Productions and Oh My Gore !...
- 2/18/2010
- www.ohmygore.com/
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