Titan to publish first english translation of snowpiercer. The trailer for snowpiercer debuted at the recent 2019 san diego comic con. The story is set in at an undetermined date in the future. Following the release of the film, titan comics released an english translation. Logan star hugh jackman pays tribute to the movie on the. Mar 24, 2020 the film was based on le transperceneige, a 1982 french graphic novel by jacques lob. Inspired by reading the graphic novel, korean director bong joonho turned it into the film snowpiercer which stars chris evans, jamie bell and ed harris. Originally published in french, this marks the first time that snowpiercer will be available in english. After 30 years, the wait is finally over, the french scifi graphic novel le transperceneige by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette has now been translated into english. With jennifer connelly, daveed diggs, mickey sumner, sheila vand. The graphic novel was first published in 1982 under the title le transperceneige, and later retitled the escape. It includes films that are adaptations of francophone comics, and those films whose characters originated in those comics.
In le transperceneiges two editions recently translated into english by titan comics, only one really revolves around the main snowpiercer train which, by the way, has. Titan went out on a limb to bring this great story to life for english readers. Jul 02, 2014 a new ice age arrives with snowpiercer. A fourth volume, terminus, was written by olivier bocquet and published in 2015, as a conclusion. So i was very happy to hear that titan books is releasing all three parts of le transperceneige under the more tiein friendly title, snowpiercer, over the course of 2014, with the first volume available as of january 28. The story of snowpiercer brings some pretty common themes and raises them to the next level. In a harsh, uncompromisingly cold future where earth has succumbed to treacherously. It took three decades for one of the darkest, most challenging french comic books ever to be translated into english, but the wait was worth it. Titan comics announced today that they will be releasing an english. The world of snowpiercer is about to get fleshed out in comic book form. Le transperceneige les romans a suivre french edition.
Sep 05, 2016 goodbadflicks looks into the history of the comic le transperceneige being adapted to the movie snowpiercer. He began his career as an editorial cartoonist, before an editor suggested he focused on his writing, which bore rich fruit across a number of genres. Jeanmarc rochette born 23 april 1956 is a french painter, illustrator and comics creator he is best known and recognized for the comic book series edmond le cochon and le transperceneige. Jun 26, 2014 in 2005, bong found a copy of le transperceneige in a comic book store that he frequents in seoul. Titan to publish first english translation of snowpiercer kevin melrose nov 5, 20. The series, which adapts the french graphic novel le transperceneige, has been gestating at various networks for years now, after bong joon ho. An adaptation of the cult french comic book series le transperceneige, snowpiercer is an epic yet nuanced, contemplative yet entertaining vehicle that uses its titular locomotive as an allegory. Jan 27, 2014 the 1982 french scifi comic le transperceneige would have remained in obscurity had film director bong joonho not walked into a comic book shop in seoul and devoured all three volumes in. Although the us has contributed immensely to the comic book medium, there are many fine comics from other countries. Ive seen it described elsewhere as akin to dantes descent into hell which is equally apt as we see just how twisted humanity becomes in the socalled name of survival. Nerd gasms titans volume is their usual gorgeous book, and its well worth buying.
A television series has been in development for a while, but there is still no word on when it will debut. Volume 1, the escape by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette. Jan 27, 2014 after 30 years, the wait is finally over, the french scifi graphic novel le transperceneige by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette has now been translated into english inspired by reading the graphic novel, korean director bong joonho turned it into the film snowpiercer which stars chris evans, jamie bell and ed harri. The series was continued in two volumes by writer benjamin legrand, replacing jacques lob, with the explorers published in 1999 and the crossing in 2000. Set over seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetuallymoving train that circles the globe. This book was less dramatic, less interesting, less engaging, and far more sexist than its film counterpart. The graphic novel was first published in 1982 under the title le transperceneige snowpiercer, later retitled the escape. Uproxx it may have taken a decade for this creative french comic to get some of the spotlight, but great comics like this are often timeless. We all know how daunting of a risk that global warming is. Best nonamerican comics to buy right now gocollect. Titan comics plans snowpiercer prequel graphic novel.
Snowpiercer is the english version of le transperceneige, a french comic book dating back to the early 1980s yes, before the time most pundits admit the medium was being successfully reinvented. In the dictionary, under high concept, it probably says, see. The official movie special is a complete visual and behindthescenes guide to marvel studios highly anticipated next movie. Two sequels were released, one in 1999 and one in 2000. Nov 11, 2015 snowpiercer, the 20 scifi action film based on the graphic novel le transperceneige, is being adapted for television. All box office dc roundup drokking scrotnig get a grip hixmen moment of the week indie view kibbles n bits making comics matt chats mint condition queerness in comics the internets strangest superhero songs the marvel rundown the retailers view theres blood on my comics. In this post ill give a run down on four nonamerican comics worth.
Long before snowpiercer was a film starring chris evans and tilda swinton, le transperceneige was well known in europe as. Sep 25, 2019 the snowpiercer comic book series has quite a history. A graphic novel by the name le transperceneige, the first book was originally released in france in 1982. A snowpiercer tv series based on the movie itself an adaptation of the french comic book le transperceneige entered development in late 2015, with josh friedman terminator. A science fiction postapocalyptic french graphic novel created by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette and published by casterman. And like the comic book sequel to le transperceneige.
Its not an original concept, though, being based on 1982 french comic le transperceneige. Ed harris and octavia spencer, this looks set to be a very different kind of comic book film, and perhaps a surprise blockbuster. In 2005, bong found a copy of le transperceneige in a comic book store that he frequents in seoul. This french scifi epic took 30 years to translate, and it. The film was based on le transperceneige, a 1982 french graphic novel by jacques lob. The escape after having watched the movie starring chris evans. The escape, hits stores on january 29, 2014, ahead of bong joonhos film adaptation. The book is also the source of the longgestating snowpiercer tv. It is the rare book that i can say without hesitation is not as good as the movie adaptation, but snowpiercer has joined the ranks of blood and chocolate. With exclusive behind the scenes photos from the movie sets, stunning concept art revealing the beautiful, secretive nation of wakanda, interviews with the stars of the film, including chadwick boseman, michael b. The escape is available in an english translation by virginie selavy with followon english translations of volume 2.
Le transperceneige is a science fiction postapocalyptic after an environmental catastrophe induces an ice age, humanity occupies a 1,001car train called. Based on the popular bande dessinee le transperceneige, this is the story of a future world where the remnants of humanity live on board. Apr 15, 20 snowpiercerle transperceneige as an allegory for social classes and class warfare is spot on, and perhaps why the comic feels as relevant today as it did in the early 80s. The 1982 french scifi comic le transperceneige would have remained in obscurity had film director bong joonho not walked into a comic book shop in seoul and devoured all three volumes in. The original is, in my view, one of the greatest sf comics created, and the latest instalment by olivier bocquet and jeanmarc rochette is a return to that form. The french graphic novel le transperceneige, written by jacques lob and benjamin legrand, and illustrated by jeanmarc rochette, provided the inspiration for the film, but the book has not ever. Le transperceneige was originally published in 1982. When director bong joonho discovered it in 2004, he adopted it into the semipopular film snowpiercer in 20. The escape is a comic book or graphic novel by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette published in english by titan comics. Snowpiercer is the enthralling and thoughtprovoking postapocalyptic graphic novel that inspired the critically acclaimed movie starring chris evans captain america, fantastic four. No one writes about curtis and like i get ittheres a reason for that cranberry juice comment that floats throughout tumblr. Nov 09, 2012 the weinstein company will now distribute boon joonhos english directorial debut snow piercer, which is based on the french graphic novel le transperceneige. The sarah connor chronicles showrunner josh friedman adapted from the french comic book le transperceneige, the.
Unfortunately, as is often the case, not many people realize it was based on a french graphic novel, le transperceneige. Feb 10, 2014 40 movies you probably didnt know were comic books. The acting is brilliant, and most of the characters suitably weird to maintain that fine line between charming comic book movie and gut wrenching, soul crushing dystopia. Update titan to release snowpiercer, the comic that.
In le transperceneige s two editions recently translated into english by titan comics, only one really revolves around the main snowpiercer train which, by the way, has. Bong found a copy of le transperceneige in a comic book store that he frequents in seoul. The series continued with followup books being released in 1999, 2000, and concluded in 2015. Theyre not american or originally produced in english speaking countries. Based on the french graphic novel le transperceneige, korean director bong joonhos first english language film is nothing. But now english readers will have a chance to dig into the original version of the story. Snowmageddon is comingsnowpiercer series makes its way to. Several reissues and english translations were made when the film adaptation became popular. Nov, 2015 the 20 english and korean language film snowpiercer was based on an earlier 1982 french graphic novel le transperceneige more south korean director bong joonhos snowpiercer movie will be used as the inspiration for a tv series that does not yet have a broadcasting network, says production company tomorrow. Original snowpiercer graphic novel to be published in. A new trailer for tbs upcoming snowpiercer gave audiences their first look at the series reboot of the 20 film of the same name.
The snowpiercer comic book series has quite a history. It takes itself seriously, but always seems to be aware it is based off a comic book, never shying away from just a little hint of pulpy entertainment when suitable. The series was continued in two volumes by writer benjamin legrand, more. Originally published in french in 1982 as le transperceneige by jacques lob with art by jeanmarc rochette, snowpiercer, volume 1. Dystopian thriller snowpiercer is coming to tv, with a pilot by terminator. Le transperceneige is a postapocalyptic french graphic novel created by jacques lob and jeanmarc rochette, and published by casterman. Snowpiercer, the 20 scifi action film based on the graphic novel le transperceneige, is being adapted for television. Jan 28, 2014 it took three decades for one of the darkest, most challenging french comic books ever to be translated into english, but the wait was worth it. Which, despite being regarded as something of a cult classic, has. But i think his character is interesting and i read le transperceneige so i wanted to tie in both the movie and comic and give it a go in this one shot. Le transperceneige les romans a suivre french edition rochette on. List of films based on frenchlanguage comics wikipedia.
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