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Deborah Del Prete on the life and loves of 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 11-20-2007)
Deborah Del Prete, CEO and Partner of Odd Lot Entertainment, is currently Producing Will Eisner's 'The Spirit'. During our recent visit to the set, amidst a rush of activity including a closed rehearsal and shooting various scenes between the Spirit... Miller and Mendes to unveil 'The Spirit' at the NY Comic Con (Sun 03-30-2008)
From a press release THE SPIRIT’s Frank Miller and Eva Mendes in Conversation with MTV News’ Kurt Loder at New York Comic Con -- Lionsgate Reveals Poster and Teaser Trailer for Film Adaptation of “THE SPIRIT,” to Be Released on Ja...Fighting Spirit Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-15-2004)
What They SayIppo Makunocuhi\'s gentle spirit and lack of confidence make him an easy target for the bullies at his high school who regularly beat him up. Then, he?s rescued from a beating by Takamura, a-larger-than-life professional boxer who inspires I... 
Del Prete on hiring a visionary director for 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 11-21-2007)
In yesterday's story from the set of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit', producer Deborah Del Prete talked about shepherding the film through development hell to the Albuquerque studios where it's currently being filmed, and casting her leading man and the femmes... Behind the scenes of 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Mon 11-19-2007)
When Comics2Film editor Rob Worley told me I was getting spend the day on set of Frank Miller's new film 'The Spirit' based on the comics by Will Eisner I was pretty excited, so much so that I leapt to my feet, banged my knee and cried out with a mixture ... Winner: 'The Spirit' poster by Frank Miller
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-01-2008)
Updated May 1st
Congratulations to Swordfish
The Spirit poster is going to a true fan! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address ... SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-24-2002)
When it works, which is most of the time, SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON is fairly emotionally involving if you're a grown-up. For children, especially horse-loving little girls, it likely will be much more, with the possibility of being one of those de... Comic-Con Pitch: Spirit of the Samurai by Gary Reed and Rick Hoberg
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-19-2006)
Comic-Con starts tonight! Here's the latest installment of COMIC-CON PITCH 2006, in which Comics2Film endeavors to connect indie comics creators with Hollywood producers.
Gary Reed, writer of such titles as Red Diaries, Saint Germaine, and Deadworld ... First Stills from Miller's SPIRIT Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-13-2008)
Judging from the first released stills of Frank Miller's The Spirit, it looks like the director is continuing with the visual style he utilized in Sin City. The first two screenshots have made their way online courtesy of ComingSoon. One pic is to the lef... Fighting Spirit TV Special: Champion Road
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-17-2007)
What They SayIppo Makunouchi\'s first title defense match is against a relentless challenger named Kazuki Sanada, but this isn\'t just any formidable pugulist. Sanada also happens to be a medical school student, and using his thorough knowledge of human... Spirit of Wonder
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2003)
...g else in the Spirit of Wonder world, nothing is every quite normal. Windy and Jack and quite definitely in love, but Jack?s become enamored by the Scientific Boys Club, a group of graying old men who are trying to achieve their life long dream of goin... Winner: 'The Spirit' poster by Frank Miller
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-20-2008)
...up.
'The Spirit' is on his way!
We've got another cool prize directly from that movie.
Adapted from the legendary comic strip, 'The Spirit' is a classic action-adventure-romance told by genre-twister Frank Miller (creator of '300' and 'Sin Cit... Sakura Wars OVA 2 Vol. #1 : Return of the Spirit Warriors
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-23-2002)
What They SayFriendship, loyalty, and teamwork-the binding forces of the spirit warriors. Captain Ohgami reflects over his adventures with the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe as he prepares to depart for a new assignment, but turbulent winds are brewing. ... 'Spirit' widget sends you "on your way" to San Diego
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-23-2008)
Upgrade your website widget for 'The Spirit' to win a trip to Comic-Con in San Diego with the "The Spirit: I'm on my Way" contest.
By grabbing the Spirit widget, users are automatically entered into a virally incentivized sweepstakes - the us... New Poster for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-07-2008)
So, is Eva Mendes a good girl or a bad girl? That's the question, judging by the latest movie poster for Frank Miller's upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. You can check out new poster on the left. The upcoming comic adaptation---set in the s... Frank Miller: on raising 'The Spirit'
by Leslie Morgan (Fri 11-16-2007)
...ed film, 'The Spirit'.
Frank Miller was thirteen years old when he first came across Will Eisner's 'The Spirit.'
"I was blown away and thought it was someone new to comics because it was so far ahead of anything else coming out. I followed it re... Mezco Toys unveils 'The Spirit' action figures
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 08-31-2008)
Check out five 7" action figures from 'The Spirit', now available for pre-order on the Mezco Toys website.
Mezco presents The Spirit movie action figures, based on the upcoming big budget December 2008 film, a sinister gut wrenching tale of a hero b... 'The Spirit' blog #10 - Frank Miller says "no" to CGI people (Mon 06-23-2008)
Frank Miller has posted a new blog for 'The Spirit'. We present to you blelow: STU MASCHWITZ TAKES ME TO SCHOOL There is a theological debate about the role of Computer Generated Images (CGI) that has yet to be engaged. Fanatics of CGI have placed n...On the set of 'The Spirit'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-30-2007)
On November 13th, Comics2Film's intrepid reporter Leslie Morgan traveled to ABQ Studios in Albuquerque New Mexico to visit the set of 'Will Eisner's The Spirit'. Directed by Frank Miller ('Sin City') and starting Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Ev... 'The Spirit' set visit: Gabriel Macht has good reason to smile
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 11-15-2007)
"Cut! Why are you smiling?"
"You told me to smile."
"No, no, SNARL, not smile."
So goes the exchange between Frank Miller and actor Gabriel Macht on the set of 'The Spirit', Frank Miller's new film based on Will Eisner's l... Fighting Spirit Vol. #12
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-27-2006)
What They SayThe second round of the title match between the champ and Ippo is near the end. Ippo connects a clean hit, but Date does not seem to sustain any damage. Chief Kamogawa discovers that Date actually has been twisting his neck at the precise mo... Fighting Spirit Vol. #13
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-29-2006)
What They SayIppo is eager to return to the ring., but Chief Kamogawa\'s trainingemphasizes solely on defense. Facing his tough opponent fromThailand, Ippo develops his own fighting style that combines bothoffense and defense. The bell rings, determined ... Fighting Spirit Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-15-2005)
What They SayEven though Ippo\'s right fist is healed, the psychological damage has been done. His fear of damaging the fist again prevents him from throwing had punches. Sendo is not the opponent Ippo can defeat with weak punches. Takamura suggests tha... Fighting Spirit Vol. #14
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-31-2006)
What They SayTakamura defends his Japanese championship belt for the fourth time. He defeats the challenger only using his left arm. His explosive power assures his ticket to the world title. Sendo is also defending his belt. Contrary to the majority\... First look: 'The Spirit' (Fri 04-11-2008)
Lionsgate has provided Comics2Film with two new images from 'The Spirit'! Behold Samuel Jackson as The Spirit’s arch-enemy, the Octopus and Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss, a punk secretary and frigid vixen! The above are finished productio...Winner: 'The Spirit' poster by Frank Miller
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-13-2008)
Updated May 13th
Congratulations to garrettbenn
The movie may be seven months away, but you can enjoy the poster now! 'The Spirit' is yours!
And those of you who didn't win, we have another one up for giveaway starting today! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST... Fighting Spirit Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-08-2004)
What They Say\"It wouldn\'t be right to just lie down and not keep fighting...\" The bell for the sparring session with Miayata rings. To everybody\'s astonishment, Miyata falls to the mat first. Ippo\'s fierce determination to give his all overpowers ... Show Your Fighting Spirit Contest (Fri 04-01-2005)
One of our favorite shows of recent memory is one of the longer running ones coming out of Geneon these days and we've decided that we want to do something to help promote it a bit more. Well, more specifica...Oscar's evil twin The Spirit Awards
by Paul Zimmerman (Sat 03-30-2002)
...nce is at the Spirit Awards they actually win. It all starts in the mid-morning as stars saunter down a red carpet. Like last year, John Waters is the irreverent master of ceremonies. Unlike last year, metal detectors are put into place along with 15 d... Spirit of Capitalism Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 08-24-2007)
...t that is The Spirit of Captialism. Company presidents beware of the corporate raiders!
(Contains nudity)
Packaging:
This books front cover is more graphic than most of Icarus' previous titles, as the cover girl, Sayuri, is actually in the act of fe... Spirit of Wonder
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-10-2001)
... that has the Spirit of Wonder, where every so often, just occasionally mind you, amazing things happen. The Mad Scientist actually has come up with an incredible invention, and Jim has an unbelievable plan to use it to give Miss China the most beautif... Frank Miller into second draft of 'The Spirit'
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 02-24-2007)
"I've written a first draft of the screenplay. I'm working on the second draft, and it's shaping up really good," says Frank Miller of his work adapting Will Eisner's 'The Spirit' for the big screen. "It's taken a while to get over the initial jitters, bu... Fighting Spirit Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-21-2005)
What They SayWhile Ippo plans to train hard at the camp with the Kamogawa Gym\'s gang, his mother comes down with an illness. Determined to save her rental fishing boat business, he decides to give up on boxing. Then, he receives a surprise visit by his ... Frank Miller talks THE SPIRIT
by Karl Schneider (Sun 07-23-2006)
Frank Miller is set to adapt and direct the highly influential comic, THE SPIRIT, for the big screen.THE SPIRIT was a fictional masked crime-fighter created by Will Eisner. The comic is widely considered one of the most significant works of the comic medi... Fighting Spirit Vol. #15
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-29-2006)
What They SayTakeshi Sendo vs. Ippo Makunouchi. The final showdown begins. Ippo knocks Sendo down with his lethal \"Dempsey Roll\" in the first round, but Sendo soon recovers and throws his devastating right. Power vs. Power. Determination vs. Determinati... Fighting Spirit Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They Say\"Ippo challenges Date, the current Japanese featherweight champion. Both warriors train themselves rigorously for the title match. While Date recalls his humiliating defeat at the world championship title match years ago, Ippo tries to gra... Audition sides from Frank Miller's 'The Spirit' (Fri 09-14-2007)
Anonymous scooper lays hands on the audition sides for 'The Spirit', which contain seven pages of dialogue, presumably from the film (although sometimes casting sides use script written just for casting purposes, or appropriated from other movies, so as t...Hollywood gets into THE SPIRIT
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-23-2004)
One of comics' most celebrated action heroes is getting his shot at Hollywood. The film rights to Will Eisner's two-fisted masked detective, better known as THE SPIRIT, have been optioned by Odd Lot Entertainment (Gigi Pritzker and Deborah Del Prete's com... Samuel L. Jackson says 'The Spirit' is funny (Wed 09-24-2008)
Don't call 'The Spirit' a graphic novel or Mr. Samuel L. Jackson will have something to say about it. "['The Spirit'] is a comic book," Jackson told MTV Splash Page in a recent interview. "You can call ‘The Dark Knight’ a comic...First Look: 'The Spirit' deluxe collector figure (Tue 04-15-2008)
If you missed the bootleg photos that went around the internet a few weeks back, then you might not have gotten a look at how Will Eisner's character 'The Spirit' will appear when Frank Miller brings him to the big screen next year. Fortunately, DC Dir...Spirit Warrior Vol. #1: Revival of Evil
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-15-2003)
What They SayDarkness is his destiny…
A young mystic without a past, Kujaku was born under a dark omen possessed of incredible supernatural powers. Raised by priests, he has learned to use these powers for good. But the evil Siegfried von Mittgard ... The Entrepreneurial Spirit
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
October 8, 2001
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Taking Stock
Propelled by the cataclysmic events of September 11th, the US economy continues to plumb new depths. While financial fallout continues to spr... Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Two Pack (also w/Premium Box)
by Not Yet Assigned (Thu 08-28-2008)
What They Say:She carries the pain of eight souls. He carries the burden of one sacred spirit.
At a time when the balance of nature still held the civilizations of mankind in thrall, a single drought could spell the end of a society and doom its inhabita... DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Wed 01-17-2007)
Though the TV series itself ended recently there is still more material out there. Today we\'ve got a look at the 01/09/2007 release of the Fighting Spirit TV Special: Champion Road from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Tue 10-31-2006)
Due out today from the folks at Geneon Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at their release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #14 (of 15).Manga Review: Spirit of Capitalism (Fri 08-24-2007)
Matthew\'s bringing some good adult material to the table for Friday morning with a look at the June 2007 release of The Spirit of Capitalism from Icarus Publishing.FIGHT, Spirit of the Sword
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-04-2001)
What They SayYonosuke Hikura appears to be an ordinary high school student. Yet he has inherited the important role, passed down through generations of his family, of protecting the harmony between Heaven and Earth. With the help of the magical sword Chit... `Fantastic Four' film's family spirit stays true to comic original (Thu 06-30-2005)
It's that family spirit that drives the movie, says Kevin Feige, executive vice president of Marvel Studios and an executive producer on "Fantastic Four." All families, he says, have moments of love and endearment and of struggle and heartbreak. "So we...DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Tue 08-29-2006)
Getting closer to the end of the series which isn\'t a pleasant thought, we\'ve got a look at the 08/29/2006 release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #13 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.New photos of 'Spirit' femme fatales (Fri 07-18-2008)
Entertainment Weekly has a gallery of first look photos from numerous movies that will have a presence at Comic-Con, including this sampling of the lovely ladies of 'The Spirit'.Smallville and the Spirit news (Sun 08-20-2006)
...s to make The Spirit movie he is writing and directing "very, very true" to Will Eisner's original comic book. More...Update on The Spirit Feature Film (Sat 07-16-2005)
At a Comic-Con panel discussing the live action version of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit', producer Deborah Del Prete emphasized that the look of the proposed movie was important. 'Sin City' was mentioned over and over as an example of a film they wanted to e...Having Faith: Michael Uslan talks 'The Spirit' Film
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-04-2004)
Hollywood producer Michael Uslan sat down with CBR News to discuss the upcoming "The Spirit" film. Uslan talks about plans for the film, which characters may make it into the production and what sort of involvement creator Will Eisner will have with the f... Smallville: "Spirit" Hi-Res Trailer Caps (Thu 04-14-2005)
A new trailer aired during tonight's new Smallville to promote the April 20 prom episode, "Spirit." Over two dozen hi-res caps within!Video: 'The Spirit' comic-con panel - part 3
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-01-2008)
Jaime King joins Samuel L. Jackson and Frank Miller at Comic-Con International to talk about the femme fatale Lorelei in the film version of 'The Spirit'. New SPIRIT and HELLBOY Posters Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)
New teaser posters have appeared online for two upcoming comic adaptations. AICN premiered the teaser poster for Frank Miller's upcoming The Spirit, the film which stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz ... Frank Miller bringing THE SPIRIT to the big screen
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-19-2006)
Frank Miller will adapt and direct the highly influential comic, THE SPIRIT, for the big screen.THE SPIRIT was a fictional masked crime-fighter created by Will Eisner. The comic is widely considered one of the most significant works of the comic medium.T... Frank Miller Selects the SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)
Director Frank Miller has chosen the lead for his next comic adaptation, THE SPIRIT. He insisted on auditions for the leading role and actor Gabriel Macht has won the part. The movie will be based off Will Eisner's comic series of the same name and it's s... Loeb To Bring Forth "The Spirit"
by News Editor (Thu 04-07-2005)
Odd Lot Entertainment and Batfilm Productions have hired Jeph Loeb to adapt Will Eisner's "The Spirit." "The Spirit" was created in 1940 as a newspaper supplement. The story centers on a detective adventure strip about a masked hero who protects Central C... New footage from THE SPIRIT online
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-20-2008)
Lionsgate have posted a new video promoting 'The Spirit' online.
The new clip features interview footage with director Frank Miller as he discusses the roots of the movie and his goals in translating Will Eisner's groundbreaking comic strip to the big s... Gabriel Macht talks about 'The Spirit' (Sun 09-21-2008)
Like the titular character in his upcoming 'The Spirit', Gabriel Macht has been a bit of an ethereal presence in recent years: The 36-year-old actor has appeared in a string of films, some noteworthy ("The Good Shepherd"), some not ("Grand ...New posters for 'The Spirit' (Mon 09-22-2008)
UGO.com has exclusively unveiled two new posters from Frank Miller's adaptation of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit', coming December 25th to a theater near you.Miller Grabs Another Lady for THE SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Director Frank Miller wasn't kidding around when he told press at the Comic Con event that he was looking towards keeping his adaptation of Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT accurate. He made a comment about the fact that the comic featured ladies with curved... Bandai acquires Spirit of Wonder (Fri 04-04-2003)
According to a slightly cagey post by a Bandai Entertainment representative today, Jerry Chu revealed that work was in progress regarding a trailer for Spirit of Wonder. After confirming with him, he revealed that they do have the new 2001 OVA release tha...DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Tue 02-21-2006)
Keeping up on our own review pile, we\'ve got a look at the 02/21/2006 release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #10 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment today.Early DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Tue 04-11-2006)
We talked briefly about this title last night with the early promotional videos that are on it, but today we\'ve got a look at the overall 04/25/2006 release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #11 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.Early DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Mon 08-15-2005)
Taking another peek into next weeks releases, we\'ve got a slightly early review of Fighting Spirit Vol. #7 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Mon 04-18-2005)
Due out tomorrow from Geneon Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at one of my favorite series right now and one that\'s part of our big summer contest with a review of Fighting Spirit Vol. #5 (of 15).Advance Review: Fighting Spirit (Fri 05-14-2004)
Due out on 07/06/2004 from Geneon Entertainment, I think Fighting Spirit Vol. #1 will be one of the bigger titles that nobody is buying or watching, which is unfortunate. This is exactly the kind of material we were asking for ten years ago but were told ...Show Your Fighting Spirit (Wed 04-13-2005)
We\'ve kicked off a new contest today that will run over the course of the summer and involve the web, clubs and stores as well as conventions. We\'ve got $300 up for grabs in this contest to see if you can Show Your Fighting Spirit.DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Tue 06-27-2006)
Due out today and my pick of the week, we\'ve got a look at one of the key volumes of this series with the 06/27/2006 release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #12 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.'The Spirit' posters in high resolution
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-23-2008)
We've got updated versions of those new posters for 'The Spirit' that hit the web last week, now in higher resolution! Frank Miller's adaptation of Will Eisner's comic book is due out this Christmas from Lionsgate.
Orphanage creating 'Iron Man' and 'The Spirit' Effects (Wed 02-13-2008)
The website for the visual effects shop The Orphanage lists 'Iron Man' and 'The Spirit' as two of their current projects. The Orphanage's work is well known to readers of this site. You've seen their F/X in movies like 'Superman Returns', 'Sin City' and ...Odd Lot, Batfilm join forces for 'Spirit' (Fri 07-23-2004)
Rights to Will Eisner comicbook 'The Spirit' have been purchased by financier Odd Lot Entertainment, which is planning a live-action feature adaptation. Odd Lot's Gigi Pritzker and Deborah Del Prete will produce along with Batfilm's Michael Uslan, who is ...Video: 'The Spirit' comic-con panel - part 2
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-01-2008)
Samuel L. Jackson joins Frank Miller at Comic-Con International to talk about filling the gloves of the Octopus in the film version of 'The Spirit'. Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-28-2008)
What They Say:She carries the pain of eight souls. He carries the burden of one sacred spirit.
At a time when the balance of nature still held the civilizations of mankind in thrall, a single drought could spell the end of a society and doom its inhabita... Revealing The Octopus in 'The Spirit'
by Jim Harvey (Sun 09-14-2008)
Comicus.it chats up Allan Apone, president and CEO 0f Makeup & Effects Laboratories, who handled makeup on 'The Spirit'. Apone talks about visualizing Samuel L. Jackson's character, The Octopus, a Will Eisner creation whose face is never seen in... Smallville: New "Onyx" and "Spirit" Trailer Now Online (Thu 03-24-2005)
The WB showed a teaser trailer for the 'Onyx' and 'Spirit' episodes of 'Smallville'. Watch them...Loeb to Script "The Spirit"
by Jim Harvey (Wed 04-06-2005)
Comic book scribe Jeph Loeb has been tapped to pen a bigscreen version of "The Spirit," based on the hero created in 1940 by Will Eisner, for Odd Lot Entertainment and Batfilm Prods.
More... Miller and Mendes to present 'The Spirit' poster at NYCC (Wed 03-19-2008)
Lionsgate will be at New York Comic Con 2008 promoting its upcoming 'The Spirit' based off of the classic comic by Will Eisner. Lionsgate will present a first look at the film on Saturday, April 19 in New York Comic Con's IGN Theater with guests including...International 'The Spirit' Release Dates (Mon 09-08-2008)
Sony Pictures, the international distributor for 'The Spirit' have announced the world release dates for the film on their newly-opened website for the film. Here's a rundown of the dates: LATIN AMERICA ...'The Spirit' The Movie Visual Companion coming December (Thu 03-13-2008)
Publishers Titan Books will release 'The Spirit The Movie Visual Companion' in December, 2008.This stunning volume, with director’s commentary, contains interviews with the cast and the crew, color photos & production art, and hundreds of Frank ...Eva Mendes says 'Spirit' is going to be next year's 'Sin City' (Thu 10-04-2007)
Eva Mendes talked a bit about the movie based on Will Eisner's series, "The Spirit". "I'm starting that in a couple of weeks. I am really excited about that. It's a great script that Frank wrote, and we are all starting it in a couple of weeks. I don't...Pixar Bringing 'The Spirit' To Life? (Thu 02-02-2006)
Rumor has it that among the projects Pixar is contemplating green lighting once "Cars" is in the can is a Brad Bird ("The Incredibles") helmed adaptation of Will Eisner's "The Spirit."The Spirit movie details from Comic Con (Mon 07-24-2006)
'The Spirit' movie panel was held Saturday afternoon at Comic Con and included producer Michael Uslan, producer Deborah Del Prete, Dennis Kitchen (Will Eisner's longtime manager), and the new writer and director of the film, Frank Miller. A few details o...Samuel L. Jackson say 'The Spirit' is a cartoon (Thu 08-21-2008)
Collider caught up with living legend Samuel L. Jackson while he was doing press rounds for 'Lakeview Terrace'. The actor talked about his various comic-based projects, including 'The Spirit' directed by Frank Miller. Jsckson told reporters that Miller w...Lionsgate's 'The Spirit' movie panel (Tue 07-29-2008)
A detailed report of the panel for 'The Spirit' movie with description of the footage shown.Smallville Spoilers for 4.18 "Spirit" (Fri 02-04-2005)
The first set of spoilers for the 18th episode, "Spirit,' has surfaced. Click to read them!Smallville: 7 New "Spirit" Images (Fri 04-08-2005)
The WB has released seven new images from "Spirit," the new 'Smallville' scheduled for April 20. Who is the Prom Queen? The answer is revealed in the high-res gallery at KryptonSite...'Spirit' of Christmas yet-to-come
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-07-2008)
Variety reports that Lionsgate has moved up the release of 'The Spirit' by a few weeks. Fans will be unwrapping Frank Miller's directorial debut on December 25th of this year, rather than January 16th of '09, as previously announced.
It'll be counter-pro... Miller praises 'Spirit' actors in his latest blog post
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-26-2008)
Comic creator turned film director Frank Miller has posted a new blog on the official website for his movie 'The Spirit'. The latest note is an essay on the tenacity required to make a movie, and an ode to the actors Miller has worked with on the film. Bu... Final poster for THE SPIRIT
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-20-2008)
Lionsgate has released what is said to be the final theatrical poster for 'The Spirit'.
Directed by Frank Miller, 'The Spirit' stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson and Sarah Paulson in an adaptation of Will Eisner's... Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-28-2008)
What They Say:Cornered prey may turn vicious. A cornered hunter may turn the tables.
Prince Chagum is hunted by his own father, who believes he is possessed by an evil spirit. Under the protection of a master spear woman named Balsa and her friends... Jessica Alba on the spirit of Sue Storm (Sun 06-26-2005)
"It wasn't about 'Is she going to look exactly like the comic book?'" says Jessica Alba, who plays blond-haired, blue-eyed Sue Storm, a.k.a. the Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four. "It was about, 'Is she going to be Sue in spirit?'"Smallville: More "Spirit" and "Commencement" Pictures (Thu 06-30-2005)
The WB has released several more images from "Spirit" and "Commencement." View them at DTS!'The Spirit' teaser trailer (Mon 04-21-2008)
'The Spirit' trailer is now online at MTV.com watch the reduced quality embed below or click through for the high-def version. Our initial reaction? While it may drive a certain producer crazy to read this, the visual and stylistic connection to 'Sin C...The Femme Fatales of 'The Spirit' speak...to you! (Sun 06-22-2008)
Yahoo has posted talking posters from 'The Spirit'. Mouse over the artwork to hear Will Eisner's femme fatales speak!'The Spirit' trailer to debut on MTV website (Wed 04-09-2008)
MTV News will have the exclusive first look at the trailer for Miller’s eagerly anticipated flick, 'The Spirit' starring Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes, to premiere during NYC Comic-Con. After that, he’ll m...Spirit Movie Update (Wed 08-01-2007)
The Spirit live-action movie, written and directed by Frank Miller, is expected to begin principal photography on Oct. 7 and continue through the holidays. The movie is being produced by Odd Lot Entertainment and will be distributed by Lionsgate.'Spirit' moves Frank Miller (Thu 07-26-2007)
...years of "The Spirit" comics, Miller embraced an old favorite. "It's the story of Sand Saref," he says, referring to a plot that first ran in newspapers on Jan. 8, 1950, full of danger-laced romance, espionage and early germ-warfare elements. "It's abo...SPEED RACER, SPIRIT, HELLBOY II and More
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-05-2008)
...ishes on 'The Spirit'
Frank Miller talked to the L.A. Times about adapting Will Eisner's highly-revered 'The Spirt' into a feature film. Here are a few interesting excerpts:
"It's very different than the look and feel of 'Sin City' and '300' b... Mendes gets in Frank Miller's 'Spirit' (Wed 08-22-2007)
From Variety: Eva Mendes will round out the cast for Frank Miller's "The Spirit," joining Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht. Pic, produced by Lionsgate and Odd Lot, will begin lensing in October at New Mexico's Albuquerque Stud...Miller sees Jackson as evil 'Spirit' (Fri 05-18-2007)
Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to star as a mysterious supervillain in the Frank Miller-helmed comic book adaptation "The Spirit" for Lionsgate and Odd Lot Entertainment. The story centers on Denny Colt, an ambitious young cop murdered in the lin...Win a trip to the L.A. premiere of THE SPIRIT
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-15-2008)
Want to win a trip to L.A. for the premiere of 'The Spirit'?
There's a contest running at the official website for the film that lets you do just that. It's easy. You just Download the poster file, print it out mega-sized poster (it takes 63 sheets of pa... Frank Miller in L.A., 'The Spirit' to lens this year (Mon 04-30-2007)
...roles in "The Spirit" and found that the hotel bar was a great place to write the screenplay. According to producer Michael Uslan, filming of the Spirit will start later this year.Jeph Loeb Talks "The Spirit" (Wed 04-06-2005)
"I'm thrilled to be part of the remarkable world of the 'The Spirit'," says comic and screen writer Jeph Loeb about his latest movie project. "I will make every effort to live up to the impossible standard set by Will Eisner, a true artist, gentleman and ...Fighting Spirit: The Complete Collection Part 2 (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayIppo\'s courage and determination continue to propel him farther than he ever thought possible. Despite his mother\'s illness, a devious Russian fighter and the inevitable confrontation with his rival, Sendo, Ippo trains and focuses on his go...New Full Trailer for Frank Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-15-2008)
The second video look and first full theatrical trailer for The Spirit has popped up online, which I'll be placing down below. The film, to be directed by Frank Miller, will star Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paul... Frank Miller And Samuel L. Jackson Together: Smells Like Team 'Spirit' (Sun 06-10-2007)
Frank Miller and Samuel L. Jackson recently chatted up MTV News and revealed new details about 'The Spirit' movie. Miller will direct the film this year from his own script. Jackson is set to star as the villainous Octopus. Miller told MTV News that he'l...'Spirit' movie announcements coming in San Diego
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-10-2006)
In an interview Dennis Kitchen talks about the long in-development movie version of Will Eisner's 'The Spirit':
"We can't tease your readers without touching on the Hollywood situation, where some very serious people with resources are developing a Spi... Odd Lot and Batfilm to Produce Will Eisner's 'The Spirit'
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 08-22-2004)
From an official press
release:
Odd Lot Entertainment has
acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on seminal superhero comic
book, Will Eisner's "The Spirit", in partnership with Batfilm
Productions. Odd Lot's Gigi Pritzker an... Loed talks about 'The Spirit' movie (Tue 08-02-2005)
Jeph Loeb, who is writing The Spirit movie for Odd Lot Entertainment, said that the film will be an origin story. "Hopefully, you will see this movie, and if you've never read a Spirit story, it'll just be this extraordinary visual feast, that will ha...Second Full Trailer for Miller's SPIRIT Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-26-2008)
The second full trailer for Frank Miller's upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit has appeared online courtesy of AOL Moviefone. The film, which hits theaters December 25, stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Eva Mendes, Dan Lau... Updated Again: 'The Spirit' trailer is back online (Wed 07-16-2008)
UPDATE #2: 'The Spirit' trailer is back online. Watch the easy download below or click through for HD options... New trailer for 'The Spirit' UPDATE: 'The Spirit' trailer was removed from this site at the studio's request. A high resolution quailty ver...Miller on Sin City 2 and The Spirit (Sun 07-29-2007)
At Comic-Con's 300 DVD panel, a question was asked about Sin City 2 and The Spirit, which will be directed by Frank Miller. Miller revealed that Sin City 2 has been delayed due to issues apparently involving the Weinsteins. Miller and Robert Rodriguez ...Miller's 'Spirit' cast complete with Sarah Paulson and others
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 09-25-2007)
From Hollywood Reporter:
Sarah Paulson has joined the cast of "Will Eisner's The Spirit," comic auteur Frank Miller's directorial effort featuring the classic comic strip character. Also joining the cast are Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and ... Fighting Spirit Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-18-2005)
What They SayIppo and Takamura watch Miyata\'s bout- his second fight in the Eastern Japan Rookie ChampionshipTournament. Contrary to everybody\'s expectations, Miyata poses as an in-fighter. It is a decisive change in style in anticipation of the bout ... Fighting Spirit Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-26-2004)
What They SayThe debut match with Oda proceeds with an incessant barrage of power punches. Ippo\'s destructive force initially overwhelms Oda, but then an unforeseen \"accident\" puts Ippo in danger of losing the match by TKO. Then, Ippo remembers what ... Fighting Spirit Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-16-2005)
What They SayAs the final match of the Eastern Japan Rookie Championship tournament takes place, Ippo faces Mashiba with his damaged right fist and a vow to keep the promise he made with Miyata. Mashiba draws his \"flickers\" incessantly; Ippo decides not... Fighting Spirit Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-14-2005)
What They SayIppo fights with Okita, the 5th ranking former Rookie Champion from the Champion Date\'s gym. If Ippo wins, he will be eligible to fight with the Champ. Ippo, thinking Okita is not a hard puncher, dashes toward him, but the \"corkscrew blow... Fighting Spirit Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-18-2005)
What They Say\"Ippo fights with the boxing prodigy, Hayami, in the semifinal match of the Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tornament. Hayami\'s infamous \"\"shotgun\"\" punches corner Ippo. It\'s obvious to everyone\'s eyes that Hayami outclasses Ippo ... Spirit Warrior Vol. #3: Festival of the Ogres Revival
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-08-2004)
...spoilers)
The Spirit Warrior series has been a mixed bag so far, with some aspects that have been appealing (who can not like a plot with over-muscled Nazi?s) and some that have not. The first storyline is out of the way now and so the series looks for... Frank Miller's SPIRIT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)
The first teaser trailer for Frank Miller's next comic adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit has appeared online this weekend. . The upcoming film stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King... Spirit Warrior Vol. #2: Regent of Darkness
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-07-2003)
What They SayA group of Neo-Nazis intend to blanket the world in darkness, and the forces of Light have assembled four heroes to oppose their mad scheme — including Kujaku, an apprentice exorcist, who holds an incredible power that he barely underst... Fighting Spirit Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-21-2006)
What They Say\"Ippo boxes Volg at the final match of the Level A Boxer Tournament. The bell rings. They both fight a ferocious in-fight battle. Volg\'s high speed combination \"\"White Fang\"\" relentlessly pummels Ippo, but Ippo also returns with his ... Fighting Spirit: The Complete Collection Part 1 (Thu 08-02-2007)
What They SayNo one ever expected the gentle and self-conscious Ippo Makunouchi to ever join the Kamogawa Boxing Club - much less punch his way to the top of the Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament! But after a chance meeting with a legendary box...New Teaser Poster for THE SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 06-14-2008)
...ic serial The Spirit stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi. Frank Miller is taking a page out of his visual style of 300 and Sin City in direc... Spirit Warrior Vol. #5: Harvest of the Cherry Blossoms
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-19-2004)
...e to say, the Spirit Warrior series hasn\'t really been my cup of tea over the course of the five OVA releases that have come out. While I\'ve liked some aspects of them, such as the character designs or some of the presentation pieces, the stories the... Frank Miller Posts New Blog for SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
Frank Miller has posted his 9th official blog on the production of the upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit via an exclusive first look at SHH. The upcoming comic film, shot in the same visual style as Frank Miller's Sin City and 300, stars Gab... Frank Miller's Spirit movie art (plus 'V for Vendetta 2') (Tue 11-21-2006)
The hottest comics collectible right now? The movie treatment of "The Spirit," being used to sell the upcoming movie directed by Frank Miller to industry people. The treatment is peppered with Eisner art, but it has a cover with the Spirit drawn by Frank ...Spirit of Wonder
by Jim Lazar (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!This review is of the Beta DVD.
Please note: This review has been done using a BETA disc of the Spirit of Wonder DVD from AnimEigo. Although it is an actual pressed test disc (not a CD-R), some things may change for the final released disc. Sh... 'The Spirit' is with Michael Uslan (Wed 09-15-2004)
...ndustry, 'The Spirit' is, perhaps, the greatest creative work to emerge, with Will Eisner recognized as the dean of comic book artists and story-tellers. And what a tribute to Will to have the industry's Academy Awards named after him," says Michael Us...Gabriel Macht to star in 'Spirit' (Fri 08-03-2007)
From Variety: Writer-director Frank Miller has tapped Gabriel Macht to star in "Will Eisner's The Spirit," the Miller-scripted adaptation of the classic Eisner comicbook series. Shooting on the pic co-financed by Lionsgate and Odd Lot Entertainment ...RED SONJA poster! New WATCHMEN footage! New SPIRIT footage!
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 11-16-2008)
'Red Sonja' plot details revealed! Video goes behind the scenes of 'Watchmen'. Frank Miller shows you the lovely ladies of 'The Spirit'. Whispered like Sunday morning vespers, it's your Comics2Film news roundup for November 16th!
'Red Sonja' new ar... Spirit of Wonder
by Dani Moure (Thu 05-04-2006)
What They SayBased on the characters from the original manga by Kenji Tsuruta, Spirit of Wonder is a 5 OAVs series, produced in 1991 by Studio AJIADO (Street Fighter 2 - The Movie, Ruin Explorers). This series is made of a two-parts story: \'The Scientifi... Video: 'The Spirit' comic-con panel - part 1
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-01-2008)
Frank Miller, Deborah Del Prete and Samuel L. Jackson talk about 'The Spirit' in front of a crowd at Comic-Con International Spirit Warrior Vol. #4: Castle of Illusion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-17-2004)
What They SayA demonic king rises to power armed with a sword that has killed over a thousand men. Only one man stands in his way: the untried apprentice warrior named Kujaku. The reincarnation of a god, Kujaku has been blessed with supernatural powers. N... DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Fri 12-29-2006)
One of the best ways and worst ways to end this year was watching the final volume of this TV series. Released on 12/19/2006, we\'ve got our final thoughts on Fighting Spirit Vol. #15 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.Early DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Fri 10-14-2005)
If there\'s ever a series that needed its first volume repriced to like $10 so that more people would try it out, it\'s this one. Due out on 10/25/2005, we\'ve got an early look at Geneon Entertainments release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #8 (of 15).DVD Review: Fighting Spirit (Wed 12-21-2005)
When new volumes of this series arrive, my wife claims control of the viewing schedule and pushes this right to the top. So today we\'ve got a look at the 12/20/2005 release of Fighting Spirit Vol. #9 (of 15) from Geneon Entertainment.'Spirit' Comic-Con clip NO LONGER online (Wed 08-13-2008)
One of the three scenes from 'The Spirit' that was shown at Comic-Con is now online, in shaky hand-held bootleg glory. Watch it while you can! Update: The clip has been removed from YouTubeInterview: Eva Mendes on Frank Miller's The Spirit! (Sun 09-30-2007)
IESB chats up 'The Spirit' femme fatale Eva Mendes, while she does press rounds for 'We Own The Night'. "Frank Miller gave me some of the old ['Spirit'] comics. And I'm excited because I've never actually played, like, a real Femme Fatal [sic]. And thi...