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AICN COMICS, TV and MORE: San Diego - Snake Plissken is Back!

This is very, very cool, but... by Cash Bailey	Jul 29th, 2002 04:23:01 AM
...what about the hideous-sounding TV series they've been talking about to be directed by Jamie 'couldn't direct anything remotely watchable with a gun to my head' Blanks? And what alterations to the piss-poor ESCAPE FROM LA are you talking about? Is it just the special effects? I think that film's problems go a little bit further than that. And what about this thing I read somewhere about Carpenter and Kurt doing DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS?
Welcome back, Snake by Vern	Jul 29th, 2002 04:31:12 AM
I know you are only a fictional character, but welcome back bud. Anyway my point is this. ESCAPE FROM LA was a hoot. I don't care if it was a remake of the first one or that it's in the second tier of John Carpenter pictures (the ones that aren't classics[THE THING, HALLOWEEN, THEY LIVE], but also aren't garbage [GHOSTS OF MARS]). I mean how can you not enjoy the gladiator combat being replaced by a basketball game? That was some good shit. I hope at least one of these Snake tie-ins is good (most likely the dvd set).
Find a new president! by Max Rockatansky	Jul 29th, 2002 07:34:30 AM
What took them so long? I always thought that it was about fuckin
So... by rev_skarekroe	Jul 29th, 2002 08:02:47 AM
...is it gonna be about Cleveland or whatever town it was everybody thought Snake died in? Also, of course Carpenter wasn't 100% satisfied with Escape From LA. Nobody was. It was lame. Also, how does Snake get around so well with no depth perception? Or Sammy Davis Jr. or Peter Falk for that matter? sk
L.A. was a blast by Veidt	Jul 29th, 2002 08:29:04 AM
A lot of people (obviously) diss this sequel but I loved it. I'd love to see Carpenter return to it with a special edition. In the meantime the comic sounds like the perfect way to fill in the blanks on Snake's adventures. And seeing as it's a comic, maybe we'll get to see the late Lee Van Cleef's Hauk character from NY make a reapperance.
What about--- by RenoNevada2000	Jul 29th, 2002 08:41:59 AM
a Jack Burton comic. Come on, its a natural! "Return To Little China" or some such. Hell let Keith Giffen write it (look at his runon Justice League International back in the late 80s). You know it's a good idea...
Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! by UtrinqueParatus	Jul 29th, 2002 08:43:21 AM
This is excellent news!!! There are so many elements of Snake that can be explored. I'm a huge fan of the character and have always wanted more of his past to be revealed, in particular, his days as a soldier and why he chose to throw it all away. It'll be so cool to learn more about his previous operations in the military and his tranformation from decorated soldier boy into Snake, the bank robbing anarchist bas ass. I hope the comic covers material like this. I'm truly excited about this and cannot wait to get my hands on a copy!!! It's gonna be a huge success, you have my support!
Who cares, Snake is back!!! by UtrinqueParatus	Jul 29th, 2002 09:02:10 AM
Sure, it's about time but who cares! Snake is back in action!!! This news has really made my day. People who did'nt enjoy E.F.L.A did'nt get it anyway so, why bother kicking up a fuss over the comic? I've been a fan since E.F.N.Y, I'm just grateful that like minded people are keeping the coolest anti-hero of all time alive. This buds for you!
Anyone remember the "Escape From New York" board game? by lostoptimist	Jul 29th, 2002 09:50:44 AM
Never did figure out how that came to be. I mean, no "Halloween" or "Thing" board games but "Escape From New York"? Sure, why not. Anyway, just thinking aloud...
Snake Plisskin, you mean trouser snake by Super Mendez	Jul 29th, 2002 10:54:40 AM
Both those movies sucked, especially the 2nd. That was a turd that sank right to the bottom of the stool. I'm sure that as you Snake dorks read this you pick up a rallying cry of Bruce Campbell was in it, Bruce is God!!!! As Shatner would say, "Get a life". Snake Plisskin is a shit character in a shit movie. Kurt Russell was going down on John Carpenter to keep putting him in all his movies. Snake Plisskin is a fucking wannabe Mad Max. I wouldn't line my grandmother's birdcage with a copy of this book.
They already did a EFNY comic couple of years back (Marvel, was by Abyss	Jul 29th, 2002 10:55:39 AM
And Snake looks like a poofy male model on that cover up there. They need to get the Russell pose right.
DIBS! by JonQuixote	Jul 29th, 2002 11:14:45 AM
In comics, we might get to read an adventure that does the character justice. Spectacular!
WHY IS THE COMIC-CON WBSITE DOWN??? by Dirty_Bird	Jul 29th, 2002 12:39:25 PM
I have tried to access. www.comic-con.org the past coupel of days, but it seems to be down! I am onl going on Saturday, but I have not yet written down what events I wanted to see and what times they take place to help plan out the day! COuld somebody post a wokring link or Saturday's scheldue? I would much appreciate it.
I've been reading comics off and on for years now and I' by Miramax_	Jul 29th, 2002 12:53:17 PM
What the hell is hyper-realistic style? It just seems like an oxymoron to me. Any talkbalkers want to help me out with this one, please?
This is what I'm excited about by Chewy the 2nd	Jul 29th, 2002 04:07:55 PM
"In addition to the comic, 2003 and 2004 will see a release of novels, a Japanese Anime feature and a video game."
Welcome To The Human Race by Son Of Batboy	Jul 29th, 2002 09:06:24 PM
Though I don't think it rivals the first film I do think ESCAPE FROM L.A. is a helluva lot of fun and is way underrated. It also has one one damn cool closing scene. From comments made here and elsewhere I see I'm not alone in the enjoyment of this flick. The tone is a lot goofier than the first but that's in keeping with the craziness of L.A. itself. Plus it's interesting to see how it plays off the first film. In fact both these flix resonate even more today with the premise of government over stepping its authority in the name of protection. Another movie would be great but it ain't gonna happen so I'm curious to see the return of Snake to comics, novels, or video games. Just as long as they don't run it into the ground with some dumbass syndicated TV series.
How can anyone _LIKE_ EFLA? by darth_testine	Jul 29th, 2002 09:27:33 PM
It's an exact copy of the first only done shitty! Glider->Sub. Wrestling->Basketball. Pres.->Pres. Daughter. Rip tape, end world->no power, end world. I could continue.
ESCAPE FROM EARTH by compn	Jul 29th, 2002 10:58:47 PM
FUCK! the comic looks lame, get keith geffin to do it (LOBO OWNS J00, so does bruce campbell) also, more jack burton!! but really. carpenter has a script for ESCAPE FROM EARTH (the third escape movie, ohh yeah, you knew it was there) one of them (j.c. or kurt) said it was a fucking kickass script, all he needs is the funding and the goahead, ah well. J.C. has so many great projects that never come to fruit :(( the fog 2, the thing 2, BTILC 2? Prince Of Darkness 2, EVERYTHING CAN DO WITH A SEQUEL! I LOVE HIS MOVIES! AND HIS SOUNDTRACKS! Ghosts of mars was alright, still great fun and watchable! i'll buy this comic, just no shitty marvel storylines ok? i thought you died in cleveland! haha
Carpenter wasn`t satisfied with "Escape From L.A."? Well guess by Elgyn6655321	Jul 30th, 2002 06:00:08 PM
Although the very end was cool, I`ll give it that. And for the record, "Ghosts Of Mars" was actually pretty cool.
Best news I've heard all week-Snake is back (but let's s by ARCTURUS	Jul 30th, 2002 11:15:11 PM
This is exciting as all hell. The Snake Plisken franchise may finally live up to it's true potential. I am mondo excited about the new DVD release. I am worried about the anime film, though. Any time Western properties are adapted into manga form it's a risky proposition. Original manga properties like Star Blazers, Battle of the Planets, Tranzor Z, those were cool anime. Most other anime, however, (with a few exceptions) is derivative and unoriginal. But I digress. Hopefully the comic book will do snake justice. And the novels, boy, I can hardly wait!
True EFNY fans appreciate EFLA as a clever reworking of the orig by ARCTURUS	Jul 30th, 2002 11:20:33 PM
Those who bad-mouth EFLA just don't get it. EFLA was a gift to us EFNY fans. Carpenter and Co. came up with the quite skillful updating of the Snake legend that is EFLA. Who cares if it's a remake? I challenge any who say it's not a damn good one.
comic book movies in general by RJ	Aug 2nd, 2002 12:15:01 PM
Hey, who out there would like to see...oh, say a Captain America flick that begins back in WWII with a scene out of the opening of "Private Ryan" only with Cap leading a squad of GI's into battle (maybe the "Howling Commandos?). The scene could end with the explosion of the Nazi plane and his deep freeze journey to the present day where his anachronistic views, especially on America in general would cause him no end of angst. Or am I just a crazy fan-boy with delusions of the grandeur of the character? Anyway, just ruminating. Later.
Despite "EFLA", I can hardly wait!! by DoctorWholittle	Aug 7th, 2002 06:54:19 PM
"EFLA" may have been, in someone's mind, a "clever reworking", but it was nothing more than an uninspired re-hash of a great movie, unworthy of Carpenter, Hill & Russell. "EFLA" had some cute moments (&, okay, the ending kicked ARSE!!), but I just didn't get the sense of urgency that "EFNY" had all throughout. Hopefully, they'll get it right again with the comics, novels, & anime movie, with the possibility of more "real" Snake to come. BRING IT ON!!!!!!

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