Both projects feature characters from the legendary british comic book series 2000 ad, which rebellion bought, appropriately enough, in 2000. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic. Mega city one, something series producer, jason kingsley, confirmed while also speaking about writing the first season. Originally designed to house 350 million citizens, the population of mega city one soon swelled to an astounding 800 million people, a number that would remain constant until the city was devastated by the effects of the. Judge dredd tv show trailer, cast, release date, and updates. The world of megacity one lends itself to near limitless storytelling possibilities, and while dredd is said to be an important character on the show, he wont be the sole focus. Established in 2032, megacity one was conceived as an answer to the massive overcrowding plaguing the cities of north america.
Karl urban reveals dredds role in mega city one tv series. Rest assured, this street judge has been patrolling the streets of mega city one for over 40 years now, and he has no intention of abandoning his hometown anytime soon. Yes children its true, i overdid it on the christmas candy yet again this year, hope santa brings me that gym membership. For almost thirty years, one man has dominated the british comic scene.
A huge fictional citystate covering much of what is now the eastern united states in the judge dredd comic book series. Karl urban still wants in on mega city one tv series. A significant question surrounding mega city one has been whether or not it would feature karl urbans judge dredd, who has been a bonafide fanfavorite since 2012s dredd. May 11, 2017 mega city one s top cop has appeared on the big screen twice. Long established comics shop since 1987 in londons. A significant question surrounding megacity one has been whether or not it would feature karl urbans judge dredd, who has been a bonafide fan. Comic book artist gary erskine created this image in an attempt to capture the massive scale of the city, with more than a passing nod to blade runner, fifth element and akira. Megacity one is set in a future where the east coast of the u.
Concept art for the judge dredd tv series offers look at megacity one. For readers of the legendary idw published comic book series, judge dredd, you might be. Judge dredd, the guntoting law enforcer from the british comic book 2000 ad, is getting a new liveaction tv show titled judge dredd. Megacity one from im global and video game publisher rebellion.
Megacity one is a huge fictional postnuclear megalopolissize megacity city state covering much of what is now the eastern united states and some of canada in the judge dredd comic book series and its spinoff series. Judge dredd is a senior street judge, and since 22 a member of the council of five the ruling body of the justice department of mega city one. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic the franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one, which covers most of the east coast of north america. Karl urban claims annihilations alex garland directed dredd rob cave mar 7, 2018. Well, if youre a judge dredd fan like this guy then you already know im global and rebellion have struck a deal to turn the comic book into a. Judge dredd first appeared in prog 2 of 2000 ad and is the longest running character therein, having appeared in all but a handful of progs. Its underlying design principle is simple exaggeration which actually lends it a coherence and character unlike any other. The exact geography of the city depends on which writer and artist has done which story, but from its first appearance it has been associated with new york citys urban sprawl. Judge dredd patrols an overpopulated metropolis in the 22nd century, where he has the powers of a judge, jury and executioner. May 11, 2017 the game developer and comics publisher rebellion, which bought the title in the year 2000, is creating a tv series called judge dredd.
Mega city one from im global and video game publisher rebellion. May 21, 2017 karl urban, who portrayed judge dredd in the 2012 comic book adaptation, has been incredibly vocal and supportive of returning to the role in a potential sequel. Megacity one 2019 based on creator john wagners comic book law enforcer, starts production in 2019, thanks to a new uk studio facility, built by the dredd team. The world of judge dredd is coming to tv screens in a highend tv series, thanks to a deal between independent entertainment studio im global and independent. From radiant city to mega city one, the architects journal presents a selection of the greatest illustrated urban spaces. I was told by pinewood that there isnt any studio space left, and that there wouldnt be any space for a few years, said jason kingsley, ceo of video game studio rebellion developments. Concept art for the judge dredd tv series offers look at. Theres no comic book city thats so futuristic on such a grand scale as megacity one, the setting of judge dredd. The next chapter of the judge dredd franchise is starting to get off of the ground. Mega city one tv series announced, where do you start if you want to read the best of the lawman of the future.
He is judge, jury and executioner, a merciless farfuture lawman delivering justice with an iron fist on the mean streets of megacity one. Established in 2032, mega city one was conceived as an answer to the massive overcrowding plaguing the cities of north america. The comic can be a pulpy adventure, a bleak drama, a wacky comedy and so on. As a result it is usually caught in the middle of many conflicts, both local and otherworldly. Mega city one story mega city one is described as a dramatic series focused on a team of street judges, law enforcement officers who act in a dystopian future as judge, jury, and.
The game developer and comics publisher rebellion, which bought the title in the year 2000, is creating a tv series called judge dredd. Karl urban has said that he is in talks to put on the helmet for judge dredd. The series is based on the famous character from the pages of legendary british comic book 2000 ad. This story first appeared in the july 3 issue of the hollywood reporter magazine. Megacity one, something series producer, jason kingsley, confirmed. He is judge, jury and executioner, a merciless farfuture lawman delivering justice with an iron fist on the mean streets of mega city one. Sep 16, 2014 he is the artist and cowriter of gamma, a oneshot comic serialized in dark horse presents, and the writer of the pulpthrowback anthology amazing forest. The hardnosed police officers new series is set to be titled judge dredd. Megacity one is a huge fictional citystate covering much of what is now the eastern united states and some of canada in the judge dredd comic book series and its spinoff series. Their back issue range may not be as massive as others.
This is a custom made mega city 1 book of law from judge dredd. It not going to win any awards for looking awesome though. So, thank goodness, then, for, well, mega city one, the new judge dredd tv series, which hopes to take everything that was great about the movie and turn it into a drokkin great television show. Rest assured, this street judge has been patrolling the streets of megacity one for over 40 years now, and he has no intention of abandoning his hometown anytime soon. Aug 05, 2019 a significant question surrounding mega city one has been whether or not it would feature karl urbans judge dredd, who has been a bonafide fanfavorite since 2012s dredd. Website 2020 mega city comics all images and content of publishers. Karl urban claims annihilations alex garland directed dredd. Karl urban has clarified what his role as judge dredd would entail in the upcoming megacity one spinoff series. Megacity one tv series announced, where do you start if you want to read the best of the lawman of the future.
Mega city one story mega city one is described as a dramatic series focused on a team of street judges, law enforcement officers who act in. The world of mega city one lends itself to near limitless storytelling possibilities, and while dredd is said to be an important character on the show, he wont be the sole focus. The dredd comic has been running in 2000 ad for over 40years now, and part of the reason is the variety of stories hes gotten himself into. Megacity one home subscription software for comic shops. Mega city one television series has added longtime dredd comic book writer rob williams as creative lead. Judge dredd book of law props replica notebook mega city 1. Mega city ones top cop has appeared on the big screen twice. It is the home city of mega man whom is also its namesake and where light labs was founded. Illustrator reacts to good and bad comic book art duration.
All that, and theres more than 100 new comics, tpbs and original graphic novels in the march. While batmans gotham city and supermans metropolis largely reflect the character. Jul 24, 2018 well, if youre a judge dredd fan like this guy then you already know im global and rebellion have struck a deal to turn the comic book into a new series called judge dredd. Mega city comics comic book shop london, united kingdom. While judge dredd is easily the most famous character from 2000 ad, the comic has lots of other great stories and characters like rogue trooper and slaine. One book had the red tassel glued the the front page so i had to do some repairs, also left a sticky residue on the bottom front cover. The franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of mega city one, which covers most of the east coast of north america. During the citywide birthday celebration of its hero. He is the artist and cowriter of gamma, a oneshot comic serialized in dark horse presents, and the writer of the pulpthrowback anthology amazing forest. One book had the red tassel glued the the front page so i had to do some repairs, also left a.
Originally designed to house 350 million citizens, the population of megacity one soon swelled to an astounding 800 million people, a number that would remain constant. Megacity one is a huge fictional postnuclear megalopolissize megacity citystate covering much of what is now the eastern united states and some of canada in the judge dredd comic book series and its spinoff series. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and. Karl urban, who portrayed judge dredd in the 2012 comic book adaptation, has been incredibly vocal and supportive of returning to the role in a potential sequel. Mega city one, just in case you were worried that the show would take place anywhere else.
Judge dredd will protect megacity one in a new tv show inverse. Mega city one is a huge fictional postnuclear megalopolissize megacity city state covering much of what is now the eastern united states and some of canada in the judge dredd comic book series and its spinoff series. Megacity one, just in case you were worried that the show would take place anywhere else. We let you know which comic book cities you should want to avoid the most. Aug 09, 2017 karl urban has said that he is in talks to put on the helmet for judge dredd. Megacity one location megacity one appears in 2858 issues. According to dredd star karl urban, annihilation director alex garland actually helmed the comicsbased film, not the credited pete travis. Long established comics shop since 1987 in londons camden town. Oct 18, 2017 the hardnosed police officers new series is set to be titled judge dredd.
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