If your a scifi, comic geek i read this is a good documentary on the longest running comic book convention. Interviews with joss whedon, stan lee and others are included in filmmaker morgan spurlocks journey into the popculture fan mecca known as comiccon. We sit down with director morgan spurlock and holly, costume designer extraordinaire, to talk about their love letter to geekdom comiccon episode iv. This article is within the scope of wikiproject comics, a collaborative effort to build an encyclopedic guide to comics on wikipedia. A fan s hope a film by morgan spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at san. As a fanboy himself, he wanted to tell the tale of comiccon. A fans hope, but there are plenty of friendly, familiar faces on display all the same, most notably the ubiquitous kevin smith, who leads a greek chorus of comicgeek allstar commentators, including joss whedon and harry knowles. This book of photographs with commentary increased my desire, while at the same time adding a bit of apprehension at just how overwhelming the experience may turn out to be. Morgan spurlock travels to comiccon, the annual expo that draws more than 100,000 comic, scifi and fantasy lovers to san diego. Oscarnominated filmmaker morgan spurlock, tv producer and cul. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. It follows the adventures of five attendees of the san diego comiccon sdcc in 2010. A fan s hope last updated by tony gman guerrero on jul 19, 2011 10.
Spurlock follows six attendees two wouldbe illustrators, a costume maker, a comic merchant, and a couple who fell in love at the prior years event through the four. Morgan spurlock took his camera to comiccon in 2010 and joined forces with geek icons stan lee and joss whedon to turn the footage into the documentary comiccon episode iv. Spurlock is conspicuously absent from his latest directorial effort, comiccon episode iv. A fan s hope, director morgan spurlock trains his lens on comiccon, the annual san diego event said to be the worlds largest gathering of geeks. A fan s hope add to watchlist a behindthescenes look at the fans who gather by the thousands each year in san diego, california to attend comiccon, the worlds largest comic book convention. The movie follows a few people and a few groups, detailing what makes comiccon special to them. A fans hope is a charming and entertaining film thats easy to get caught up in while its happening even if it. Another comiccon film that is fun to watch especially when your see all the famous voice actors in it is comic book the movie. A fan s hope morgan spurlock morgan spurlock jeremy chilnick 2012 interviews with joss whedon, stan lee and others are included in filmmaker morgan spurlocks journey into the popculture fan mecca known as comiccon.
A fan s hope, the film by morgan spurlock super size me examining the cultural phenomenon that is comiccon international by following the lives of five attendees as you can see from the cosplayheavy trailer below, the documentary also boasts plenty of familiar faces, including kevin smith, seth. Great collectible for those who attended as well as those who love video game, comic and movie pop culture. Jul 04, 2011 it really captures the craziness that is comic con. Comiccon episode iv is the most beautiful movie about fanboy culture ive ever come across. This would be a great book to bring back to comic con for autographs. Have you ever imagined a place where vulcans and vampires get along. A fans hope is a funny foray into the worlds biggest science fiction convention.
Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. What morgan spurlock has done with comiccon episode iv. Unlike nearly every other documentary hes made, the director doesnt appear in a single frame of comiccon episode iv. Comiccon is like the holy grail for all of us geeks. A fan s hope is, at its most obvious level, a paean to the fans, a series of chances for great fans to be on camera and perhaps to sell comic books, or design skills, to. Morgan spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at san diego comiccon 2010. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing comiccon. A surprisingly tender look at san diego comiccon, an annual popculture lovein that attracts 125,000 comic book and scifi fanatics, supersize me director morgan spurlocks new documentary is crowded with all the usual freaks and geeks. Exploring the amazing cultural phenomenon that is san diego comiccon and its. Morgan spurlock follows six attendees at san diegos comiccon, the popculture event of the year. A fan s hope a film by morgan spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as. Holly, costume and creature designer, hopes her creations will win.
Photographs depict the people who attended san diego comiccon in 2010, including professionals, persons from the entertainment world, and fans, some in costume and some not, with quotations from. The photos are very good and alba tull is to be commended for capturing such a variety of individuals. A fan s hope is a 2011 documentary film on the san diego comiccon international, directed by morgan spurlock the film follows five subjects. Sideshow collectibles is proud to present this collectors edition of comiccon episode iv. Each july, more than 100,000 people gather in san diego to celebrate science fiction and fantasy stories, movies, and comic books. A fan s hope plants a sloppy, moist kiss on the sweaty brow of geek cultures premiere event. A fan s hope is now playing in limited release and is available on video on demand through select cable and online streaming providers. A fan s hope, morgan spurlock gazes directly into the heart of dorknessthe annual comiccon in san diego that began in 1970 as a gathering of comic book writers. A fans hope, is in select theaters now as well as on demand and itunes. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
I heard that you can download this movie via itunes today. A behindthescenes look at san diego comiccon, the worlds largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year. Available on itunes, prime video a film by morgan spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at san diego comiccon 2010. A fan s hope revolves around the 2010 convention, exploring the evolution of comiccon from its origin as an event for hardcore comic book enthusiasts to one that now relegates the actual comic book aspect to the background, with much more of an emphasis put on general pop culture content such. Episode iv a fan s hope is director morgan spurlocks affectionate look at the high point of nerd culture, the annual comiccon in san diego. A fan s hope, people will see morgan spurlocks name attached and may dismiss the documentary on that basis alone. Yea film mein seth rogen, kevin smith, eli roth, joss whedon acting kiye the. Check out our screen rant interview with director morgan spurlock and cast member holly conrad, below.
Yea film usa mein morgan spurlock ke direction mein bana tha. A fans hope is a funny foray into the biggest science fiction convention in the world. A fan s hope has a clunky title but a simple premise. A fans hope is the first morgan spurlock movie not blatantly about morgan spurlock. Comiccon episode iv a fans hope dvd, 2012 for sale. Ive never been, but i really would love to go one year, but until then i have this. A fan s hope is essentially to revalidate comiccon, only with the big picture in mind.
A fans hope is practically an advertisement for the multimilliondollar event, but it is undeniably fun. The pictures are appear to be from comic con 2010 and i made it on page 15. Featuring interviews with stan lee, joss whedon, frank miller, kevin smith, matt groening, seth rogan, eli roth and many more. It also makes sense that his movie wouldnt do much more than scratch the surface of the cultures growing appeal and do it all with a loving tone that neither mocks nor probs. A fan s hope a film by morgan spurlock explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at san diego comiccon 2010.
Spurlock interviews a number of luminaries who attend the event annually stan lee, kevin smith, joss whedon and spotlights the stories of a handful of people going to the convention a comic book salesman looking to move a book worth. Spurlock knows that on an earth the geeks have already inherited, it would be foolish to chortle at those who value droids, hobbits, vulcans, zombies, and. He and the films many producers have crafted a love letter to this convention, one clearly born from their innergeeks own longing to capture what the con has become. A fan s hope a film by morgan spurlock explores the amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at san diego comiccon 2010. Featuring stan lee, joss whedon, kevin smith and more. On first glance at the poster for comiccon episode iv. A behindthescenes look at the fans who gather by the thousands each year in san diego, california to attend comiccon, the worlds largest comic book convention. Mar 30, 2012 on april 6, the experience of attending comiccon international in san diego is going nationwide via video on demand and select theatres across america with comiccon episode iv. If you like to participate, you can help with the current tasks, visit the notice board, edit the attached article or discuss it at the projects talk page. A fan s hope featuring an indepth, illustrated look at the phenomenon that is san diego comiccon international.
A fans hope is a 2011 documentary film on the san diego comiccon international, directed by morgan spurlock the film follows five subjects. Eric, an aspiring illustrator, is hoping to impress publishers and land a job. You dont need to collect or even care about comic books to enjoy this funny, affection valentine to. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Skip harvey and eric henson, costume designer holly conrad, comic book dealer chuck rozanski. Morgan spurlocks latest documentary comiccon episode iv. Apr 06, 2012 joss whedon director of the ultimate comiccon movie, the forthcoming the avengers also had a hand in the documentary, which may account for its good cheerother than chucks gripes, and a few remarks about the smell of the show floor made under the closing credits, no one has a bad word to say about comiccon, or its influence. A fans hope, morgan spurlock surveys the major convention for avid followers of comic books, superheroes and video games. With the likes of whedon, smith, groening, del toro, and roth as interpreters, morgan spurlock explores whats become a pop culture mainstay in comiccon episode iv. Each july, more than 100,000 people gather in san diego to celebrate science fiction, fantasy stories, movies, and comic books.
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