by generalsjoes | Jun 3, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
Thanks to JoeBattleLines for pointing out that Larry Hama has done a new interview for comics website Comic Book Resources. He touches on many facets of his career, including (of course) G.I. Joe.
Of note, he had this to say about the film, “I was on board as a consultant on the movie. I’m seeing the latest cut at the end of May, but I really liked the rough cut I saw in December. Stu Beattie wrote a killer screenplay. Marlon Wayans rocks. Ray Park owns Snake-Eyes. ‘Nuff said.”
Check out the full interview here.
by generalsjoes | May 29, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, Sunbow
TVShowsonDVD reveals additional details on the complete series DVD set for the Sunbow series slated to come out later this year. While the site to place the order, http://www.gijoecollectorsset.com/ is still listed as “Under Construction”, we know that the complete series set will contain 17 discs and retail for $145.00 (including standard US shipping).
Click here to check out the full article.
by generalsjoes | May 23, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
For new folks, you may not be aware of who Josh Medors is, or how he connects with the G.I. Joe realm. During Devils’ Due’s America’s Elite run, Josh was the primary artist on the book and became a staple in the Joe comic realm. We were saddened to learn (and especially saddened to learn so recently, when it’s been a story for a long time now) that Josh has been inflicted with a particularly nasty case of terminal cancer, and requires alternative treatment for the disease.
The comic world is looking to do whatever they can do to help, so a benefit auction is going right now for artwork from many of the industry’s best, and all proceeds go to the fantastic cause of treatment for Josh. Please take a few minutes to read the details of this benefit auction and do whatever you can to assist. Check the following links for all pertinent information:
Thanks as always to Jeff Bohn for keeping us in the loop on this.
by generalsjoes | May 14, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, Sunbow
TVShowsonDVD.com has posted a full-blown press release for the upcoming Season 1.1 box set of the Sunbow cartoons from Shout! Factory. The press release also makes mention of the impending full series set (17 DVD’s!!!) in the works as well.
To check out the press release, click here! Images are also mirrored below.
by generalsjoes | Apr 30, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, Sunbow
Reuters is reporting that the Discovery Channel and Hasbro have formed a joint venture to create a new Children’s TV Network and website that will specialize in children’s programming showcasing many of Hasbro’s brands including G.I. Joe. This specific quote gives a good outline of what to expect:
“Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Discovery Communications (DISCA.O) announced a joint venture that includes a television network and website that will carry children’s and family entertainment featuring Hasbro brands like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Trivial Pursuit.”
You can also see the full press release here. A very interesting quote contained within this press release is as follows:
“Both the network and the venture’s online component will feature content from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built over the past 90 years, including original programming for animation, game shows, and live-action series and specials. New programming will be based on brands such as ROMPER ROOM, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, SCRABBLE, CRANIUM, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, GAME OF LIFE, TONKA and TRANSFORMERS, among many others. The TV network and online presence also will include content from Discovery’s extensive library of award-winning children’s educational programming, such as BINDI THE JUNGLE GIRL, ENDURANCE, TUTENSTEIN, HI-5, FLIGHT 29 DOWN and PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD, as well as programming from third-party producers.”
Hmmm… “New programming”? Sounds like a new G.I. Joe animated series may be on the horizon. I wouldn’t necessarily expect Resolute (especially on a kid’s channel) but it’ll be very cool to see what transpires.
Check out the full article here, and thanks to HissCommander from The Terror Drome for the info. A full copy of the Press Release can be viewed at the “Full Story” link below. Exciting news!
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by generalsjoes | Apr 29, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, Other Toys, Transformers
Just a friendly reminder that this Saturday is “Free Comic Book Day” at comic stores across the nation, and IDW is offering a combination Transformers Animated/G.I. Joe book to celebrate the event. It will include an 11-page story from Transformers Animated, and will also contain TWO different G.I. Joe stories. From the sounds of it, one is written by Chuck Dixon and the other by Larry Hama.
Click here for all the juicy details, but more importantly, swing by your local comic shop this Saturday and scoop one up. Can’t beat the price!
