Author: Michael Sellers
Sci Fi Reality: SPACEX Sticks Another Landing
TweetAs a sci-fi geek who grew up dreaming of sci-fi becoming reality — every time SPACEX sticks another re-entry rocket landing I just feel like standing up and cheering. Elon […]
Today is the Anniversary of My Epic Fail With Disney Marketing Executives Re John Carter
TweetToday we are 57 days out from the release of Legend of Tarzan. And it was on the 57th day before the release of John Carter that I had my […]
Legend of Tarzan: How a Key Change in Jane Porter’s Backstory Helped Drive the “No-Damsel” Storyline
TweetFor a few months we’ve been hearing that Margot Robbie’s head-butting “Jane” is no “damsel-in-distress” — but then again, in the trailer, we see that she’s a captive of Captain […]
In Memoriam: An Evening With Danton Burroughs
TweetMay 1st is the 8th anniversary of the death of Danton Burroughs — one of the few very great human beings I’ve had the pleasure to know. In celebration of […]
Why Having John Carter Transported to Mars “Scientifically” Greatly Damaged John Carter
TweetOn Facebook, our pal Eric Holland has a poll going — would you rather have John Carter get to Barsoom via a) Science, b) Fantasy/magic, or c) both. There […]
As He Started Developing Legend of Tarzan in 2003, Weintraub wanted ERB’s “Ferocious and Wild” Tarzan
TweetSince coming across the reference to the first Legend of Tarzan script being based on Return of Tarzan and Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar, I’ve been scratching around trying […]
Disney’s Savvy Marketing of Jungle Book Adds to the Mystery of Its Inexplicably Lame Marketing of John Carter
TweetWhen Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. licensed A Princess of Mars to Disney, you can be sure they thought that when the movie John Carter (of Mars, Dammit) came out, they […]
Recent Legend of Tarzan News
Tweet I’m going to post links to Tarzan posts once in awhile here, just so those who aren’t checking over there where the Tarzan posts live can have a look […]
Special Advance Screening of Legend of Tarzan at WB Studios Announced as Part of ECOF 2016
TweetThis just in from Bob Zeuschner on behalf of the LA SubERBS, who will be hosting the 2016 Edgar Rice Burroughs Chain of Friendship gathering in Los Angeles June 26-28 […]
When the Director Doesn’t Really Like the Hero . . .What Batman v Superman, John Carter, and Legend of Tarzan Do and Don’t Have in Common
TweetAs Hollywood rolls through the process of making and remaking classic stories — producers and directors are constantly faced with the challenge of how to ‘refresh’ a classic franchise without […]
John Carter Fan Art Gallery
TweetEvery once in awhile, it’s good to take in some of the fan art that was crated by artists inspired by John Carter — the books and the movie. Here’s […]
In a Beautiful Sci-Fi Moment (But It’s Real) Spacex Nails Ocean Drone Landing
TweetI live in a pretty blah part of LA — but every morning and night I drive past SPACEX and wish I worked there. Then when they do something like […]
Lynn Collins Seems to Still Feel Good About Playing Dejah Thoris
TweetLynn Collins just posted this pic on her Instagram — Dejah Thoris Thursday, I guess. I love this picture of her — did anyone else notice that she looks a […]
Out of Respect for John Carter . . . . .
TweetVarious readers have noted that lately our dear pal Tarzan is taking over The John Carter Files and leaving John Carter completely buried under Tarzan posts as the run-up to Legend […]
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Panel At Wondercon in Los Angeles Scheduled for Tomorrow at 10:30 AM
TweetIf you’re anywhere near Los Angeles, drop by Wondercon at the LA Convention center this weekend and if at all possible, attend the panel at 10:30 Saturday morning — “Tarzan: […]
Second Batch of Reaction Videos — Legend of Tarzan Trailer 2
TweetHere is a second batch of Reaction videos to the Legend of Tarzan Trailer #2 — several female reactions, which is interesting and was lacking in the first batch. Meanwhile […]
Margot Robbie Overtakes Jennifer Lawrence as Hollywood’s “It Girl”?
TweetHey, I’m not the one saying. It’s the folks at Showbiz Spy who have declared Legend of Tarzan’s Jane to be the new Jennifer.
Best Movie Italia: Skarsgard is Elegant in Sweltering Heat During a Legend of Tarzan Set Visit
TweetBest Movie Italia has a nice article on Legend of Tarzan that includes at least one very nice new image — see above. Also some interesting notes about a […]
Feedback: Notes on a Successful Legend of Tarzan Test Screening
TweetAn LA film industry insider who is also an ERB fan managed to attend an official Legend of Tarzan test screening and has shared some private thoughts about the movie. S/he knows […]
Panthan Press: Images in Legend of Tarzan that Evoke ERB
TweetPanthan Press has collected images from Legend of Tarzan trailer 2 and matched them with passages from various of the Tarzan book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Check it out: Images […]
Legend of Tarzan Dialogue Confirmed: “They Aren’t Gorillas, They’re Mangani”
TweetSo …. it’s quasi official. Unless the dialogue gets cut between now and July 1, there’s a line in Legend of Tarzan: “They’re not gorillas, they’re mangani.” This is from […]
Original Legend of Tarzan Teaser Trailer Passes Independence Day Resurgence in Youtube Trailer Views
TweetI’ve been keeping an eye on the Legend of Tarzan Teaser Trailer (the original trailer released on Dec 9) as it has been slowly gaining on Independence Day Resurgence. Then […]
More Media and Fan Reactions to Legend of Tarzan Trailer #2
TweetAs noted yesterday, if you’re rooting for this movie, now is the time to click on the links below and add your comments. Yes, it matters. Comments are monitored by […]
Reflections on Legend of Tarzan Official Trailer #2
TweetWe’ ve had 24 hours now to watch and contemplate Legend of Tarzan official trailer #2. I’ve watched it a dozen times, and have gone through it and pulled out […]
What’s the Media and Fan Reaction to the 2nd Legend of Tarzan Trailer?
TweetHow well I remember that terrible day in December 2011 when Disney released the main trailer for John Carter — the trailer fell flat and the media buzz was very […]
Second Legend of Tarzan Trailer, Theatrical Poster Released
TweetThe second Legend of Tarzan trailer just came out an hour ago. Watch it, enjoy, then scroll down for links to articles that are coming out about the new trailer. […]
Legend of Tarzan Fan Trailer by Suliels
TweetNice fan trailer. I think the jungle drums part is excellent. I’m less fond of the Phil Collins track just because it makes me think of Disney — but I […]