Journey into the world of one of our most beloved storytellers, looking back on neils life and work while he journeys through his final signing tour ever. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Urban fantasy about a nightmarish parallel world that exists below the streets of. Sequart organization and respect films are proud to announce that their newest documentary, neil gaiman. A collection of the latest neil gaiman and american god relevancies, but not as related to the show specifically. Neil gaiman, sam kieth, and the rest of the creative team are fearlessly committed to creating a sprawling, fully realized world that pushes the boundaries of what mainstream comics can be. Dream dangerously documentary explores a brilliant and twisted mind. How a feature on one of our greatest living fantasy authors could be so mundane is a mystery. Dream dangerously explores the life and times of legendary author neil gaiman. Listen to precious childs score for the neil gaiman documentary.
Dream dangerously is a fine film to show right before you meet the author at an event honoring him, but as a feature film it lacks depth and details to make it beyond gaiman fanatics. The film chronicles gaimans childhood in portsmouth uk to his initial succ. With neil gaiman, henry barajas, elizabeth barrial, karen berger. On saturday, i shall be at the charming and elegant jean cocteau cinema in santa fe, for the southwestern theatrical premiere of dream dangerously. Neil gaiman 219,320 followers other books in the series.
The film follows neil gaiman on what he is calling his last book signing tour, wanting to give everyone one last chance to see him in this public. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. After learning the locations of his three stolen symbols of officea pouch of sand, a helm. In this dramatic opening episode of neverwhere, richard mayhew, an unsuspecting successful. The author of novels including coraline and anansi boys told fans they could expect to see the episode in early 2011. In 20, he set out on the largest book signing tour in history, spanning 40 cities in. Customers who preorder will get 10% off by using the code neil10.
Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. After being imprisoned by mortals for 70 years, dream, the embodiment of dreams, also known as morpheus or the sandman, escapes from confinement. Documentary gives glimpse into fantasy authors life, struggles originally published july 7, 2016 at 9. May 25, 2016 neil gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a mediumjumping legend who opened a new era of comics with sandman, scared a generation of young readers with coraline and the graveyard book, and has thrilled his fans with years of live readings and signings. Martin, grant morrison, patton oswalt, patrick meaney. Dream dangerously 2016 cast and crew neil gaiman discusses his early years and how he went on to become one of the most popular writers in the world. At the same time, the film delves deeply into neils writing process, exploring the childhood origins of his love of mythology, up to his. Neil gaiman neils work comics the absolute sandman, vol. Neil and amanda say thank you for supporting our kickstarter. Painted cover by dave mckean in a break of tradition here at gimmick or good, im taking a step away from superhero books for a week and instead focusing on a single issue from one of the most critically acclaimed comic book. Dream dangerously neil gaiman michael sheen bill hader 2016 neil gaiman discusses his early years and how he went on to become one of the most popular writers in the world.
Dream dangerously, the limp new documentary by patrick meaney currently available on. Dream dangerously will be exclusively shown on vimeo, starting on july 8th. Dream dangerously is a featurelength documentary that takes an in depth look at the life, career and mind of the english fantasy writer neil gaiman. Weakened by captivity, he returns to his domain to find it was nearly destroyed in his absence. The author, his fans, and his hurting hand in neil gaiman. Neil gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a mediumjumping legend who opened a new era of comics with sandman, scared a generation of young readers with coraline and the graveyard book, and has thrilled his fans with years of live readings and signings. Additionally, you can preorder precious childs escape ep via itunes. Neil gaiman takes the icebucket challenge duration. Dream dangerously follows gaiman on his 20 signing tour, and also delves into his creative process and personal background. A humble young monk and a magical, shapechanging fox find themselves romantic. The first sandman collection plants the seeds for neil gaiman. American gods trailer season 1 2017 neil gaiman starz series. Written by neil gaiman, art by sam kieth, mike dringenberg, malcolm jones iii, chris bachalo, michael zulli, steve parkhouse, kelley jones, charles vess and colleen doran, cover by dave mckean.
Eddie dobiecki rated it it was amazing oct 24, 2016. Neil richard mackinnon gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. From the fantastical mind of scifi legend neil gaiman, neverwhere visits a strange world inhabited by. Neil gaiman to write dr who episode neil gaiman the. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and.
He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Neil gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today. Jul 14, 2016 neil gaiman fans are committed to supporting his work, but even they may have trouble with neil gaiman. Recently, neil embarked on his final signing tour, one last chance to talk to the fans who love his work and. When it comes to influential horror and fantasy writers, neil gaiman ranks among the very best. The film is now available for preorder and will be released on july 8th. A game of you 30th anniversary edition, the imagined landscapes of childhood are transformed into the battleground for a deadly contest of wills. Neil gaiman discusses his early years and how he went on to become one of the most popular writers in the world. In the film, we watch neil gaiman navigate his final signing. Based on a muchloved comic book character from neil gaimans comic the sandman, lucifer is a derivative drama with a satanic twist published.
The past few weeks have proven more fruitful than id have imagined when it comes to quality american godsneil gaiman headlines. Dream dangerously on july 8th, 2016 exclusively on vimeo. Dream dangerously, which is now available to rent or purchase on vimeo. Neil gaiman fans are committed to supporting his work, but even they may have trouble with neil gaiman. In 20, he set out on the largest book signing tour in. Volume four of new york times best selling author neil gaimans acclaimed creation, with updated coloring and new trade dress. We hear neils story in his own words, as well as through interviews and interactions with friends and collaborators like bill hader, michael sheen, lenny henry, wil wheaton, amanda palmer, karen berger, grant morrison, jill thompson, kirsten vangsness, lev grossman, stoya, the late sir terry pratchett. The film chronicles gaimans childhood in portsmouth uk to his initial success. Dream dangerously offers viewers a flyonthewall look at neil on the road, interacting with fans and experiencing the struggles and joys of being an acclaimed public speaker and indemand personality.
Dream dangerously starring neil gaiman in this documentary on directv. As a child and a teenager, gaiman read the works of c. Neil gaimans inner workings are explored in new documentary. Neil gaiman author of american gods, coraline, stardust, and many more discusses how he became one of the worlds most popular fantasy writers. The first sandman collection plants the seeds for neil.
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