Missy Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 From Newsarama: SNAKES IN A COMIC SHOP - DC ADAPTS SNAKES ON A PLANE It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? The (perhaps unprecedented) Internet phenomenon known as Snakes On a Plane has infected – or perhaps that’s infested – comic books. DC has confirmed that in August, they are publishing a two-issue adaptation of the New Line/Samuel L. Jackson action flick set for release August 18th, written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Gordon Purcell, with covers by J.G. Jones and Jerome Moore. Here is how DC is describing the two-issue project… - SNAKES ON A PLANE #1 & 2 - Written by Chuck Dixon - Art by Gordon Purcell - Photo covers - Issue #1 Variant cover by J.G. Jones - Issue #2 Variant cover by Jerome Moore You’ve heard the Internet buzz…seen the hair-raising trailer…now experience the comic of the sensational summer movie Snakes on a Plane, written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING) with art by Gordon Purcell and painted covers by J.G. Jones (52) and Jerome K. Moore! Snakes on a Plane stars Samuel L. Jackson as an FBI agent assigned to escort a government witness on a flight to Los Angeles. But when a crimelord sets loose hundreds of deadly snakes during the flight, the agent must band together with the pilot, frightened crew and passengers in a desperate attempt to survive and protect his witness! - There are mother$%#@!! Snakes On The mother$%#@!! Plane! - Retailers please note: Each issue will feature two covers; see order form for details. - Issue #1 on sale August 16; issue #2 on sale August 30 (1 & 2 of 2) 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Newsarama also had a chance to catch up with Dixon and Purcell for a few comments on being part of the perhaps the most talked and written about movie in years. We first asked both creators what they originally thought of the hype and attention surrounding the film, before they got involved in the comic book adaptation… ”I made an awful lot of fun of this project around April Fool’s Day,” revealed Dixon. “ Iwas convinced that this flick was a joke. Guess the joke’s on me. This kind of transparent, naked marketing seemed more like something that Homer Simpson would go see rather than a real-world movie. When I found out this was not a hoax I admired the ballsiness of the filmmakers and marketers in not taking themselves seriously. The whole thing now is a brilliant parody of how films are promoted.” ”Once in awhile, you gotta love a concept so simple that it can be summed up in four words,” added Purcell. “And Sam Jackson cast as the lead writes itself! I love that the movie creators were flexible enough to incorporate some of the online fandom’s contributions into the film - this is one baby with a lot of godfathers!” As to why the hype surrounding the film has taken on such a life of its own, Dixon believes it’s due to the sophistication of movie audiences today, which he considers greater than what they get credited for in Hollywood. “They ‘get’ it and are already celebrating the flick for its puncturing of show biz clichés and the concept of synergy that we’re assaulted with every time a new movie opens,” said Dixon. “It’s a brilliant move to make us all not only a part of the movie but a part of the run-up as well. If the stories are true about Samuel L. Jackson insisting that the movie retain its working title then the man is more of a genius than even I previously thought. And I’m a major fan of the guy.” Purcell has his own take… ”People don't like being herded into planes and flung into the air in the first place - but traveling with screaming babies or drunk businessmen is one thing - poisonous snakes is another! It combines two of America's biggest fears. Spreading the word on this movie is part of the fun - much like Blair Witch and the JibJab boys, it's fun to be part of something early on! Speaking of the story, the writer charged with adapting it to the comic book page is a fan… ”It’s a great popcorn, thrill ride movie that will exceed expectations,” said Dixon. “It’s fast moving and fun. A good time at the multi-plex. It begs you to have lowered expectations so it can easily vault over them.” Dixon called the process of writing it for the comic book page “It’s pretty cut and dried” ”The screenplay is clear and concise,” he said. “There’s the usual telescoping and compressing to get it all in seamlessly. But it’s working out well so far.” He described the #1 priority of his job to “to try and match the breakneck pacing of the film.” ”My job is to re-tell (along with Gordon) it in a series of static pictures. The dialogue’s all here. The action’s mapped out. We just have to make a comic book out of it. And, if you don’t know what you’re doing, that’s not so easy to do. But me and Mr. Purcell are good at what we do.” “I've done some previous movie adaptations (two Star Trek films, Barb Wire) along with a lot of licensed stuff (X-Files, Xena, Lost In Space), and I approach these gigs as giving fans snapshots of the film,” added Purcell about his process and priorities. “You can't include every frame of the movie in 44 pages, but you can hit the highlights and tell the story that works as a comic and as a film adaptation. “I want readers to know this is Snakes on a Plane, not just any action film. Most fans like getting to see the stars drawn like the actual actors at their best, and not generic comic characters. I promise they'll get plenty of Sam Jackson in this one!” As to parting thoughts from the creators? ”Clear the runways, kids - Sam Jackson's got snake @$$ to kick - and Chuck Dixon and I are providing the boots!” said Purcell Said Dixon, “See the movie. Wear the t-shirt. Download the screensaver. Buy five copies of the comic book!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Over-saturation much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Here's the solicitation: SNAKES ON A PLANE #1 & 2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Gordon Purcell Photo covers Issue #1 Variant cover by J.G. Jones Issue #2 Variant cover by Jerome Moore You’ve heard the Internet buzz…seen the hair-raising trailer…now experience the comic of the sensational summer movie Snakes on a Plane, written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING) with art by Gordon Purcell and painted covers by J.G. Jones (52) and Jerome K. Moore (JSA: LOST)! Snakes on a Plane stars Samuel L. Jackson as an FBI agent assigned to escort a government witness on a flight to Los Angeles. But when a crimelord sets loose hundreds of deadly snakes during the flight, the agent must band together with the pilot, frightened crew and passengers in a desperate attempt to survive and protect his witness! Why’s it have to be snakes? Relax, they’re first-class fliers. Retailers please note: Each issue will feature two covers; see order form for details. Retrosolicited • Issue #1 on sale August 16; issue #2 on sale August 30 • 1 & 2 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I don't get the whole "internet phenomenon". Everyone knows this movie will suck. They are just looking for something to take the place of the Chuck Norris jokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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