MovieFone: 11 Things Learned on the Set of Legend of Tarzan
TweetTwo years ago we were invited to the set of “The Legend of Tarzan” (then shooting under the far pulpier title of “Tarzan the Untamed”) and it was really, really […]
Slashfilm: Legend of Tarzan Set Visit — A Passionate Attempt to Reboot an Iconic Character
Tweet[There are a flurry of set visit reports coming out today. More later.] After four straight Harry Potter movies, you’d think David Yates would be done with sequels. With The […]
Legend of Tarzan IMAX Trailer Reveals New Footage
TweetNew IMAX trailer for legend of Tarzan is a 3 minute version of Trailer 2 that includes additional footage and a very grand, emotionally laden feel. The sequence of Kala […]
Shhh….Collider’s Matt Goldberg Has Kind Words for Legend of Tarzan
TweetShhhh…… I don’t want him to hear me mentioning this for fear it may scare him away. But Collider’s Matt Goldberg, who famously said of the second trailer for Legend […]
Tarzan Myth and Mystery Museum Exhibit June 16-October 29
TweetFrom Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. | The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly announces the premiere of its upcoming exhibition, TARZAN: Myth & Mystery,on display from June 16-Oct 29, […]
“The Legend of Tarzan” Partners with STOP IVORY to Save the Forest Elephants of Gabon from Extinction
Tweet BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading up to the July 1st release of The Legend of Tarzan, Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and the filmmakers and stars of the film are […]
Leia Barrett-Durham (Powell) Talks About Her Inspiration to Create Edgar Rice Burroughs Stained Glass Art
TweetThe folks at Edgar Burroughs Inc. have collaborated with artist Leia Barret-Durham (Powell) to offer some beautiful Tarzan and ERB-themed licensed stained glass artwork. Internationally-renowned, award-winning stained glass master Leia […]
Two New Tarzan Posters Today
TweetFinally, they put Jane on the poster and created something that is genuinely intriguing. I think this is a great poster — much better than either of the previous two. […]
WB Launches “The Tarzan Challenge” — a Six Week Fitness Challenge
TweetFrom the Legend of Tarzan Facebook page and Twitter Account, a promotion. Here is the tweet. No details yet, just this. Surviving in Tarzan’s jungle takes skill and stamina. Starting […]
Has The Time Come For A Tarzan Files Forum? Maybe.
TweetI have mixed feelings about having a forum here, or on John Carter files, but I’ve finally put one up there so we’ll see what happens. Here is the link […]
Inverse: Why Tarzan Should Go Full Superhero
TweetZebbie Watson, writing in Inverse, asks: “Legend of Tarzan looks cool, but why stop there?” — and then goes on to pose some interesting observations about Tarzan and his superhero […]
Move over St. John, Krenkel, Frazetta — and Make Room for Zdenek Burian’s Stunning Tarzan Illustrations
TweetWhen you walk through the front door of Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. the first walls you see are decorated with the extraordinary illustrations of Czech master Zdenek Burian. These illustrations […]
Stanton Teases a John Carter “Special Event in the Fall” ?
TweetOn Twitter today Andrew Stanton was asked if there was any hope for a John Carter sequel, and while his answer was not encouraging to sequel-seekers, he did tease a […]
A Princess of Mars — Illustrated by Michael Kaluta
TweetEvery once in awhile I come across some Barsoom art that really speaks to me – and this is one of those times. Michael Kaluta is an experienced comics and […]
New Authorized Tarzan Novel from Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. and Michael A. Sanford
TweetEdgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. President James Sullos today announced a new novel, Tarzan on the Precipice, by Michael A. Sanford. Here’s the announcement: Coming Soon – The missing link between Wisconsin and Africa […]
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: […]