Author: Benjamin Raab
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829777
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) The epic finale to the second story arc.
JOHN WOO: SEVEN BROTHERS (SERIES 2), Issue 10
Author: Benjamin Raab
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829777
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) The epic finale to the second story arc.
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829777
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) The epic finale to the second story arc.
JOHN WOO: SEVEN BROTHERS (SERIES 2), Issue 8
Author: Benjamin Raab
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829750
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) Trapped deep within the heart of China, Rachel Kai and three of the Brothers face off against a secret order of Shaolin Monks. As the mysterious connection between the monks and Rachel is revealed, a darker secret from Rachel's past is coming back to haunt her. Meanwhile, a dark and terrible memory festers in Ronald Wipes' own past as he struggles to free himself from the clutches of Jiao. Will the Brothers be able to rescue Ronald as they fight to preserve their own lives? Or will secrets withheld be their downfall? Find out as the next chapter in the lives of JOHN WOO's 7 BROTHERS continues!
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829750
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) Trapped deep within the heart of China, Rachel Kai and three of the Brothers face off against a secret order of Shaolin Monks. As the mysterious connection between the monks and Rachel is revealed, a darker secret from Rachel's past is coming back to haunt her. Meanwhile, a dark and terrible memory festers in Ronald Wipes' own past as he struggles to free himself from the clutches of Jiao. Will the Brothers be able to rescue Ronald as they fight to preserve their own lives? Or will secrets withheld be their downfall? Find out as the next chapter in the lives of JOHN WOO's 7 BROTHERS continues!
JOHN WOO: SEVEN BROTHERS, Issue 2
Author: Garth Ennis
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829696
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) The deadliest man on earth is having dinner, and you're invited! Just don't be surprised if no one lives to see dessert. An Ancient seal is broken, a terrible curse is laid upon all humanity, and the seven men who might be able to save us all are doing their best to kill each other.
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 1935829696
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff) The deadliest man on earth is having dinner, and you're invited! Just don't be surprised if no one lives to see dessert. An Ancient seal is broken, a terrible curse is laid upon all humanity, and the seven men who might be able to save us all are doing their best to kill each other.
John Woo
Author: Kenneth E. Hall
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488298
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The first edition of John Woo: The Films (McFarland, 1999) was the earliest English-language volume to address the motion picture output of the celebrated Hong Kong director. The book dealt with Woo's film career from his professional beginnings in 1968 through his first three Hollywood releases (Hard Target, Broken Arrow and Face/Off), situating his work within Asian and Western cinematic and cultural traditions. This second edition offers a wealth of additional information, including treatment of John Woo's Hollywood productions Mission: Impossible II, Windtalkers and Paycheck. Also featured is material on Woo's epic Red Cliff, filmed in China. A new foreword is provided by Tony Williams, author of John Woo's Bullet in the Head. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488298
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The first edition of John Woo: The Films (McFarland, 1999) was the earliest English-language volume to address the motion picture output of the celebrated Hong Kong director. The book dealt with Woo's film career from his professional beginnings in 1968 through his first three Hollywood releases (Hard Target, Broken Arrow and Face/Off), situating his work within Asian and Western cinematic and cultural traditions. This second edition offers a wealth of additional information, including treatment of John Woo's Hollywood productions Mission: Impossible II, Windtalkers and Paycheck. Also featured is material on Woo's epic Red Cliff, filmed in China. A new foreword is provided by Tony Williams, author of John Woo's Bullet in the Head. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Seven Brothers
Author: Garth Ennis
Publisher: Virgin Comics Llc
ISBN: 9781934413029
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The first graphic novel from filmmaker John Woo. Six hundred years ago, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages left behind an evil plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. Now in modern-day Los Angeles. an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled. Older teens.
Publisher: Virgin Comics Llc
ISBN: 9781934413029
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The first graphic novel from filmmaker John Woo. Six hundred years ago, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages left behind an evil plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. Now in modern-day Los Angeles. an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled. Older teens.
John Woo's Seven Brothers Graphic Novel, Vol. 2: The Blood That Runs
Author: Benjamin Raab
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 193582936X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff). The second volume in the Seven Brothers series. First, they were strangers. Individuals from all across the globe linked by an unlikely destiny and an unknown blood tie. Now, they're a family. And like all families, they've got their issues. So when a mysterious figure from a past Rachel Kai thought she put behind her comes gunning for all their blood, the 7 Brothers must join forces once again to save the life of one of their own! Written by Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes (writers on the television show, Warehouse 13), and with pencils by Edison George (Silver Scorpion, Eternity Kill), this next chapter in the saga of an unlikely band of brothers charts a bold new course for these heroes that promises to thrill fans both old and new! "If you're a fan of action movies in general, I think you'll like this." - Indy Comic Review "There's a lot of potential in this book, especially with the brothers hailing from all over the world, that could make this the hard-core, uncompromising flipside to NBC's Heroes." - Variety "This series has it all and is a must read for any comic fan." - Comic Fever
Publisher: Liquid Comics
ISBN: 193582936X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Created by acclaimed filmmaker John Woo, (Mission Impossible 2; Face-Off; Red Cliff). The second volume in the Seven Brothers series. First, they were strangers. Individuals from all across the globe linked by an unlikely destiny and an unknown blood tie. Now, they're a family. And like all families, they've got their issues. So when a mysterious figure from a past Rachel Kai thought she put behind her comes gunning for all their blood, the 7 Brothers must join forces once again to save the life of one of their own! Written by Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes (writers on the television show, Warehouse 13), and with pencils by Edison George (Silver Scorpion, Eternity Kill), this next chapter in the saga of an unlikely band of brothers charts a bold new course for these heroes that promises to thrill fans both old and new! "If you're a fan of action movies in general, I think you'll like this." - Indy Comic Review "There's a lot of potential in this book, especially with the brothers hailing from all over the world, that could make this the hard-core, uncompromising flipside to NBC's Heroes." - Variety "This series has it all and is a must read for any comic fan." - Comic Fever
Sight and Sound
Internet Drama and Mystery Television Series, 1996-2014
Author: Vincent Terrace
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786495812
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Created around the world and available only on the Web, internet "television" series are independently produced, mostly low budget shows that often feature talented but unknown performers. Typically financed through online crowd-funding, they are produced with borrowed equipment and volunteer casts and crews, and viewers find them through word of mouth or by chance. The second in a first-ever set of books cataloging Internet television series, this volume covers in depth the drama and mystery genres, with detailed entries on 405 shows from 1996 through July 2014. In addition to casts, credits and story lines, each entry provides a website, commentary and episode descriptions. Index of performers and personnel are included.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786495812
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Created around the world and available only on the Web, internet "television" series are independently produced, mostly low budget shows that often feature talented but unknown performers. Typically financed through online crowd-funding, they are produced with borrowed equipment and volunteer casts and crews, and viewers find them through word of mouth or by chance. The second in a first-ever set of books cataloging Internet television series, this volume covers in depth the drama and mystery genres, with detailed entries on 405 shows from 1996 through July 2014. In addition to casts, credits and story lines, each entry provides a website, commentary and episode descriptions. Index of performers and personnel are included.
John Woo's The Killer
Author: Kenneth E. HALL
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9622099564
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Has the creative period of the New Hong Kong Cinema now come to an end? However we answer this question, there is a need to evaluate the achievements of Hong Kong cinema. This series distinguishes itself from the other books on the subject by focusing in-depth on individual Hong Kong films, which together make the New Hong Kong cinema.
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9622099564
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Has the creative period of the New Hong Kong Cinema now come to an end? However we answer this question, there is a need to evaluate the achievements of Hong Kong cinema. This series distinguishes itself from the other books on the subject by focusing in-depth on individual Hong Kong films, which together make the New Hong Kong cinema.
Kung Fu Cult Masters
Author: Leon Hunt
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781903364635
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781903364635
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.