Aug 17, 2014 published on aug 17, 2014 watch the full panel for jupiter ascending from the 2014 san diego comic con with channing tatum. Jupiters legacy release date, cast, plot, and everything we. The first original science fiction film from filmmakers lana and andy. Jupiters legacy official teaser netflix, may 7, 2021. It seemed like it must have been based on a book, but actually. Jupiter ascending, like most modern blockbusters, is a pastichea little bit of the heros journey, a touch of star wars, a lot of the wachowskis own the matrix. Jupiter ascending comic con 2014 full panel youtube. Jupiter ascending, a shiny new take on an old style space. At two hours and seven minutes, jupiter ascending is actually the directors shortest movie since their 1996 debut, the imaginative crime noir bound, and more than any of their work in between. The spectacular science fiction concept art of jupiter ascending. Jupiter ascending comiccon footage sealed the deal. They have said they were inspired by the odyssey by homer and the wizard of oz by l.
Sure, the matrix was a big hit despite having the same obvious flaws as jupiter ascending but that was 16 years, two awful sequels, and one more horrendous movie ago. Jupiter ascending might have relaunched the siblings as forces in the scifi genre. I love trivia and random bits of fun facts so here are some other things about jupiter ascending that may make you enjoy the film a little bit more. The wachowskis jupiter ascending has had a plagued journey. Inspired by the french comic books by writer pierre christin and artist jean claude mezieres, luc besson took us on a welcome journey to. Jupiter jones encounters an old friend and a new opportunity.
Mila kunis talks jupiter ascending, the wachowskis, and family guy kunis chats about being part of a big scifi movie with a female protagonist, the incredible costumes and stunts, reading the 300. Jupiter ascending, like most modern blockbusters, is a pastichea little. Dec 10, 20 drives nicolas winding refn has already announced that he is adapting the classic french comic book the incal, but based on this first teaser trailer of jupiter ascending, i think the wachowski siblings might have beaten him to the punch. New jupiters legacy poster arrives ahead of trailer debut. Jupiter ascending stars mila kunis as jupiter, channing tatum as caine wise. The most common jupiter ascending material is glass. The visuals in jupiter ascending bring to mind the crazy stellar landscapes of hannu rajaniemis celebrated 2010 debut the quantum thief, which likewise features planethopping adventure confined to our familiar solar system. The esoteric and extraterrestrial meaning of jupiter ascending. See more ideas about jupiter ascending, jupiter, concept art. The quantum thief, by hannu rajaniemi the visuals in jupiter ascending bring to mind the crazy stellar landscapes of hannu rajaniemis celebrated 2010 debut the quantum thief, which likewise features planethopping adventure confined to our familiar solar system. We are the rightful spiritual residents of this planet. Exsoldier splice caine saves jupiter from being killed by aliens. Dawn of justice trailer possibly to premiere with jupiter ascending. Jupiter ascending, a shiny new take on an old style.
Tatum took the comic con stage to the delight of fans, but unfortunately he was the only jupiter ascending member there. The wachowskis mined the work of wiliam gibson, harlan ellison, and masamune shirow to construct the. Feb 08, 2015 george hulls original concept art for jupiter ascending has been republished here with permission. The wachowskis latest scifi adventure opens february 6, 2015. How the jupiter ascending book differed from the movie. Why jupiter ascending deserves respect, not razzies. It seemed like it must have been based on a book, but actually, books based on the movie only came out after the movie. Natalie portman was originally cast as jupiter jones but had to drop out. A fullfledged space opera with a big budget for special effects thats not based on a comic book or existing franchise with the wachowskis at. Its one of the first shows to be released under netflixs deal to bring. Except for a few who embraced its joys, not just its flaws, the film was mostly condemned by fans and the. Why every science fiction fan should see jupiter ascending. It would definitely be a book id read if it was a book. Sure, the matrix was a big hit despite having the same obvious flaws as jupiter ascending but that was 16 years.
The spectacular science fiction concept art of jupiter. Feb 11, 2015 but jupiter ascending is a bad movie and certainly doesnt feel remotely original at any point. A space odyssey can be seen amongst all the other space ships when they are arriving on the planet ores. The latest trailer for jupiter ascending is heavy on comic. There are palatial blossomsoaked sprawls, dense urban clutter, wherever it is douglas booth lives, grim spaceship interiors, and dangerous. How the jupiter ascending book differed from the movie imdb.
In an age where comic book movies, reboots, remakes and films based on toys reign supreme, a movie like jupiter ascending should be praised for at least being original. Yup, nobodys arguing that the movie isnt an original story, that is, not based on a preexisting property such as a novel, tv series, comic, video. Based on the graphic novels by mark millar and frank quitely, jupiter s legacy is an epic superhero drama that spans decades and navigates the complex dynamics of family, power, and loyalty. Jupiter s legacy is a new netflix series based on the comics of the same name by mark millar and frank quitely. What the marvel universe could learn from jupiter ascending. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about jupiter ascending. Nemesis is in the works along with now jupiter s ascending. Sets release date for wachowskis jupiter ascending. The first three issues were collected together into a single 64page comic book. Jul 26, 2014 read my full recap of the jupiter ascending comic con panel after the jump.
Mila kunis plays a young woman with the great comic book name jupiter jones, who leads an ordinary life cleaning toilets in chicago. Jupiter the royal, a jupiter ascending fanfic fanfiction. Jupiters legacy netflix series from mark millar receives. A young woman discovers her destiny as an heiress of intergalactic nobility and must fight to protect the inhabitants of earth from an ancient and destructive industry. The wachowskis jupiter ascending has had a plagued. But today at comic con, we saw a ton of footage, and we. Its true that in a time when most tentpole films are based on a comic book. Apr 30, 2014 i cant remember when i first saw the jupiter ascending trailer but based on the title, it really struck me as something that was based off a book. Besters precedentsetting novel is, in many ways, more comic book than novel. Youtube the wachowskis have demonstrated a penchant for stylized and comic bookish scifi, but the latest trailer for their next movie jupiter ascending.
Jupiter jones mila kunis has the name of a comic book character, played by hollywoods favorite cool girl. The latest trailer for jupiter ascending is heavy on. The wachowskis have demonstrated a penchant for stylized and comic book ish scifi, but the latest trailer for their next movie jupiter ascending shows that they may have outdone. With channing tatum, mila kunis, eddie redmayne, sean bean. Many people who saw jupiter ascending when it came out in theaters in 2015 assumed the science fiction fantasy was based on a book. Jupiter s legacy is an american superhero tv series. It was based on max allen collins graphic novel of the same name, which itself was inspired by the longrunning japanese manga, lone wolf and cub. Starring channing tatum, mila kunis, sean bean, eddie redmayne, and douglas booth, the film is centered on jupiter jones kunis, an ordinary cleaning woman, and caine wise tatum, an interplanetary warrior who informs jones that her destiny extends beyond earth. Read our footage recap from the jupiter ascending comic con panel. This sam mendesdirected crime drama remains one of the most critically lauded comic book adaptations.
Feb 06, 2015 directed by lana wachowski, lilly wachowski. Wonder woman to bring females to comic book movies, jeff. It seemed like it must have been based on a book, but. The trailers for jupiter ascending, the wachowskis wildanddemented space opera collision, have looked pretty fun but also somewhat goofy. Mila kunis plays a young woman with the great comic book name jupiter jones, who leads an ordinary life. Jan, 2016 but listen, jupiter ascending did not do well at the box office, nor with most critics.
The series jupiter s legacy is based on the comic book series jupiter s legacy by mark millar and frank quitely. The unnecessary heterosexuality of jupiter ascending. Jupiters lega cy is an american superhero comic book series, first published in 20, written by mark millar, drawn by frank quitely, colored and lettered by peter doherty and published by image comics. Jupiter ascending and jodorowsky pixels and pynchon. Official look book for the wachowskis scifi fantasy film, jupiter ascending, starring mila kunis, channing tatum and. Andy and lana wachowskis next film jupiter ascending, starring mila kunis and channing tatum, gets a july 25, 2014, release date from warner bros. Jupiter ascending feels like someone took dune the book and mashed it up with every tor book cover, then seasoned it with the kind of contemporary sciencefiction design that rarely makes it into movies.
Jupiters legacy release date, cast, plot, and everything. Its true that in a time when most tentpole films are based on a comic book the. Unfortunately, jupiter ascending paints a onesided picture of life in the universe, completely ignoring aspects of positive spiritual expression or evolution. Netflix superhero series jupiters legacy gets a poster, full.
Meanwhile in a galaxy far, far away stuff is happening. Jan 17, 2016 initially the story starts off as a sort of cinderella story with mila kunis title character, jupiter, playing a maid on earth and dreaming of more. Recognizing the pretension ways to acquire this book jupiter ascending book is. Feb 05, 2015 jupiter ascending, a science fiction film with epic intentions, is not bad. The story of the tv series jupiter s legacy set in the 1930s. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans.
However, buried in the darkness of this film, hides a positive message. Jul 27, 2017 jupiter ascending is a science fictionfantasy movie with a very human message, a strong moral backbone, and an openminded, humanist bent. Mila kuniss titular jupiter tells the audience in the first moments of jupiter ascending that. Netflix superhero series jupiters legacy gets a poster. Today, we finally get to see jupiter ascending, the latest and hopefully. These technologies are used for things like interest based etsy ads. Unlike films based on novels, comics, television shows, or other movies, there is no builtin audience for the wachowskis newest wouldbe franchise. With big space battles and an epic quest for justice set against the. Why jupiter ascending should have been based on a book.
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