Showing posts with label Comic Book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comic Book. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2011

The Green Hornet's Black Beauty car past and present...

One of the surviving Black Beauty movie cars from the 2011 remake of The Green Hornet could be seen yesterday at West Hollywood's Annual Gay Pride Parade as part of Sony Studios participation.

Modern day Black Beauty from The Green Hornet movie remake
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Green Hornet Black Beauty trunk
This car used in the big screen remake of the 1930's radio crime-fighting superhero, starring Seth Rogen as the titular 'Green Hornet', was apparently one of only three (out of twenty-nine) Imperial Chrysler sedans from 1964 to 1966 that survived the production of the stunt-packed movie in pristine condition.

The Green Hornet movie billboard
Green Hornet movie billboard
If you like the new souped-up luxury supercar, then you'll also appreciate the original Black Beauty car from the 1960's television show photographed at the Petersen Automotive Museum on March 31, 2011, with its more retro armaments.

1966 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty
driven in The Green Hornet TV show
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Green Hornet 60s Imperial Black Beauty car
This Dean Jeffries customised car was driven by martial arts legend Bruce Lee as The Green Hornet's side-kick, 'Kato', and this Black Beauty also guest-starred in two episodes of the 1960's Batman TV show.

The Green Hornet movie billboard
Green Hornet logo billboard

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Odin's Throne from Marvel Comics Thor movie...

Yesterday not only did I attend the Hollywood premiere of Thor, but I also went earlier in the morning to see the red carpet set-up, which featured the golden Odin's Throne featured in the first big screen movie adaptation of Marvel Comics Norse mythological superhero.

Odin's Throne at the Thor movie Hollywood premiere
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The Hollywood premiere for Thor took place on May 2, 2011 and Odin's Throne could be found outside the El Capitan Theatre at the end of the red carpet.

Thor movie billboard
Giant Thor movie billboard Sunset Strip
'Odin', played by Anthony Hopkins in the movie, is the God of Thunder's father and rules the mythical world of Asgard.

Odin's Throne from Thor
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The spherical objects on either side of the regal throne are actually flaming torches in the movie, part of Odin's throne room set in
the Golden Realm of Asgard.
Thor movie billboard
Thor movie billboard
See more behind-the-scenes photos from the Thor Hollywood premiere set-up at Jason in Hollywood.

Buy the movie soundtrack: Thor

Go further behind-the-scenes of the movie: Thor: The Art of Thor the Movie

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman suit and Batmobile...

In Tim Burton's 1989 big screen adaptation of the DC Comic book hero, Michael Keaton wore the suit of the iconic Caped Crusader.

Original Batman costume and Batmobile on display
at the Petersen Automotive Museum
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Batman 1989 Batmobile
This actual costume worn by Michael Keaton in Batman and original Batmobile used in both of Tim Burton's movies were photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. on March 31, 2011.

Batman movie poster
1989 Batman and Batmobile poster
Bob Ringwood was responsible for Costume Design on the Batman movie and for taking him from his traditional superhero tights to the darker armoured version cinema goers are more familiar with nowadays.

Batman suit worn by Michael Keaton
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This original Bat-suit worn by Michael Keaton is one of just two surviving screen-used costumes and is completed by the only surviving screen-used Batman headgear, which is eerily fitted over a silicone head from an actual Michael Keaton life cast.

This menacing costume is made from molded foam latex and was apparently sprayed black each time it was worn to assure a consistent appearance in the movie.

The Bat-gloves sport urethane wrist armour and films used in the film's production, whilst the Batgun was cast from original studio molds.

Batmobile from Batman and Batman Returns
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This supercool Batmobile is one of three studio authorised vehicles commissioned for publicity and promotional purposes after the film's release. The Batmobile has been featured here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props before, but not with the canopy open so that you can see the interior and the control dashboard.

Batman movie poster
Batman 1989 movie poster
Also on display was this scale model of the Batmobile from the 1966 TV series which was originally built by George Barris.

1966 Batmobile scale model miniature by John Betts
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Batmobile 1966 TV scale model above
Batmobile 1966 TV model
1966 TV Batmobile scale model
The original Batmobile was remodeled and transformed from a Futura in six weeks by George Barris for the 1966 TV show.

1966 TV series Batmobile by George Barris
George Barris 1966 TV Batmobile
If you're a fan of the original TV show be sure to check out these pictures of the Batcave in L.A.'s Griffith Park.



Buy the 1966 TV series Batmobile: Mattel Hot Wheels 1:18 1966 TV Series Batmobile