Chris Claremont
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Biography: Christopher S. "Chris" Claremont is a British-born American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 1975–1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than that of any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel’s most popular series.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
Birthday: November 25, 1950
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Gender: Male
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Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Overview: Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-20
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Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Overview: This documentary we learn a little about Marvel Comics in the early Sixties and the development of the Fantastic Four and its characters. We hear about the work of Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the addition of new characters like the Silver Surfer, Kirby's departure from Marvel in 1970 and the influence of other writers and artists on the series, and changes over the decades.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-05
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The Comic Book Greats: Chris Claremont
Overview: Stan Lee interviews Chris Claremont
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-31
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Chris Claremont's X-Men
Overview: Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-26
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Sex, Lies & Superheroes
Overview: Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-01
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She Makes Comics
Overview: She Makes Comics traces the fascinating history of women in the comics industry. Despite popular assumptions about the comics world, women have been writing, drawing, and reading comics since the medium’s beginnings in the late 19th century. And today, there are scores of women involved in comics and its vibrant fan culture. Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is the first film to bring together the most influential women of the comics world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-15
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
Overview: The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-15
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The Secret Origin of X-Men
Overview: This title, about the creation of the comic book X-Men, is featured on the DVD for X2.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-25
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Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men
Overview: This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-25
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The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Overview: A nice exploration of the samurai-ninja aspect of the story, including its roots in the actual Marvel comic books. There are the requisite interviews with the principal cast and crew along with copious clips from the film as well as some behind the scenes footage (including a look at that supercool metallic bed that the elderly Yashida lies on in the lab in his fortress).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-03
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X-Men: The Last Stand
Overview: When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men—led by Professor Charles Xavier—and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organised under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.
Genres: Adventure Action Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-24
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Rise of the Superheroes
Overview: This is the story of how superheroes from Tim Burton's prototype blockbuster Batman, Blade, X-Men, Spiderman to Iron Man and the Black Panther brought to life from the pages of comic books, first took over Hollywood and then conquered the world through action films with larger-than-life characters.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-02
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Dark Phoenix
Overview: The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-05
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Marvel's Behind the Mask
Overview: A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-12
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