Marv Wolfman Movies
A skateboarder-turned-superhero dedicates his life to fighting the forces of evil in an animated adventure produced by comic book icon Stan Lee and featuring the voice of That 70s Show star Wilmer Valderrama. All Tony Valdez ever wanted out of life was some smooth concrete and four good wheels to coast on, but then his parents were mysteriously killed and he sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific zombie attack. Thankfully modern technology has advanced to the point where Tony's health could be restored, and thanks to some unexpected side effects the vengeful thrasher now has the power to seek justice against the villains who murdered his parents as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Wilmer Valderrama, Maria Conchita Alonso, (more)
Everyone loves a good, two-fanged fright flick, and from the silent screen to the 21st Century, vampire films have drawn moviegoers to theaters in droves. Much like the immortal monsters that stalk the night in search of precious blood, it seems that our fascination with these strange and seductive creatures will never die. In this ocumentary, interviews with a wide array of filmmakers, actors, special-effects artists, writers, and critics combine with a hearty collection of memorable film clips to explore the evil and eroticism that abounds in vampiric cinema. Vampires director John Carpenter, Underworld director Len Wiseman, and The Lost Boys director Joel Schumacher all weigh in on what inspired them to craft films featuring vampires, while Kristanna Loken and Stuart Townsend reveal what it was like to assume the persona of a creature that so many viewers fear, yet embrace at the same time. Additional interviews with Stan Winston and Greg Nicotero highlight how creative vampires can be tons of ghoulish fun, while writers Marv Wolfman and David Goyer discuss understanding their motivations and critics Leonard Maltin and Harry Knowls explain just why these monsters are so compelling to watch up on the big screen. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Carpenter, Len Wiseman, (more)
Play an entertaining game of spot the celebrity while laughing along at the campiest superhero adventure since Adam West punched out The Joker. A completely original comic-book-style crime fighter who's not afraid to give his enemies a shocking surprise, Surge of Power is hot on the trail of a maniacal super-villain who will stop at nothing to achieve absolute power. Of course, with a little help from veterans like Lou Ferrigno and Nichelle Nichols, fledgling superhero Surge may have his work cut out for him. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Transformers' third season came to a close with the two-part adventure "The Return of Optimus Prime." As indicated by the title, the presumed-dead Prime is again revived when his body is brought back to earth. Unfortunately, one of the scientists working to bring Prime back to life has a sinister hidden agenda. Infecting the Autobots with disease spores, the scientist creates a race of Transformer plague carriers, capable of destroying man and machine alike. Written by Cherie Wilkerson and Marv Wolfman, part one of "The Return of Optimus Prime" made its American TV bow on February 24, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
In part two of "The Return of Optimus Prime," an embittered scientist has successfully infected all the Transformers with a dangerous alien virus. Only the revived Optimus Prime can prevent the various machines from destroying each other, not to mention everyone else on earth. The key to Prime's success is the elusive Matrix, which holds all the secrets of the Transformers -- but which may well be destroyed in the process of saving the world. Written by Cherie Wilkerson and Marv Wolfman, part two of "The Return of Optimus Prime" was first seen in America on February 25, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
The latest Cobra device for deviltry is something called the Somulator. Deploying this device, Dr. Mindbender is able to enter and alter the dreams of the Joe Team members, causing horrible nightmares which result in carelessness and a drop in morale. But the "good" doctor himself falls victim to LowLife's all-too-vivid nightmare, consisting of the combined dreams of the other Joes. Written by Marv Wolfman, "Nightmare Assault" originally aired in America on October 30, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Cobra Commander draws up plans to steal the G.I. Joe team's new laser device. The theft is not so much for power as for ego; the Commander intends to create a monument to himself on the Moon. Meanwhile, a romance develops between Quick-Kick and pretty Joe Team trainee Amber, who, predictably, ends up being used as a pawn by the villains. Written by Marv Wolfman, "Lasers in the Night" was originally telecast in America on October 22, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
