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I am actually very excited by this and i am surprised it hasn't been done before. I just hope they don't let this project slip away and release it in compilation form
If it does well, maybe it will nudge Universal to realize the actors, and their likenesses, are what people love most about these classics.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 20, 2019, 07:26:33 PMIf it does well, maybe it will nudge Universal to realize the actors, and their likenesses, are what people love most about these classics.
Pretty sure Uni is aware of that. Fright-Rags has just announced a new line of merch including T-shirts, socks, and enamel pins featuring Lugosi/Dracula, Karloff/Frankenstein, and the Creature. They're calling it Part I of their new collection.
As Brand Manager for the Stoker Estate, I can tell you that we have nothing to do with this. But it sure looks cool.
Quote from: Proteuscrow on November 18, 2019, 12:22:48 AMAs Brand Manager for the Stoker Estate, I can tell you that we have nothing to do with this. But it sure looks cool.
The article itself only mentions the Lugosi Estate being involved.
QuoteThe comic book arm of Legendary Entertainment will publish Bram Stoker's Dracula Starring Bela Lugosi in late 2020, in partnership with the Lugosi Estate and Kerry Gammill, publisher of Bela Lugosi's Tales From the Grave.
Quote from: Proteuscrow on November 18, 2019, 12:22:48 AM
As Brand Manager for the Stoker Estate, I can tell you that we have nothing to do with this. But it sure looks cool.
Isn't Dracula in the public domain?
Quote from: Haunted hearse on December 03, 2019, 07:11:02 PM
Isn't Dracula in the public domain?
Yes, it is in the public domain. The Estate exists to promote Stoker's works and give it's official blessing to projects they like or are involved in. Here's a link with more information:
https://www.bramstokerestate.com/ (https://www.bramstokerestate.com/)
https://youtu.be/zPAfrNH9c68
Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 20, 2019, 07:26:33 PMIf it does well, maybe it will nudge Universal to realize the actors, and their likenesses, are what people love most about these classics.
Well perhaps for
most people. But for me the likenesses of the Universal actors are not the biggest drawing card. For one thing I much prefer Christopher Lee's Dracula to Bela Lugosi's. But even a generic Dracula on a well-done aesthetically pleasing product is acceptable to me.
:)
Quote from: Hepcat on October 28, 2020, 10:15:52 AM
...I much prefer Christopher Lee's Dracula to Bela Lugosi's...
:)
Ah, a kindred soul. thrhrt
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This was placed on my Amazon Wish List about 1 month ago. Really looking forward to it!
What am I missing here??
https://youtu.be/zPAfrNH9c68
Bought mine today and it does not disappoint. Love it.
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Got mine as well, and I like it a lot. I haven't had a chance to actually read it, but it looks great just from flipping through it. Liked that older Dracula in the graphic novel looks like older Bela, but when he is replenished he looks more like younger Bela.
Have mine ordered and it arrives Monday..cant wait it looks incredible!!
Just got through reading this! Fantastic release with incredible artwork capturing Lugosi's likeness as the Count to a "T". Nice to see this done with the participation of both the Lugosi and Stoker estates, especially concerning Bela, Jr. and his daughter. Highly recommended all-around!
This is certainly a must for any Bela fan as well as fans of horror comics.
Sorry (not sorry) to bump this, but I finally read my copy over Labor Day weekend -- highly recommend it! The art is terrific, and although I haven't actually read the original novel in over 20 years, it appears to be quite faithful to the source material. I just wish they could've made Renfield look like Dwight Frye.
Amazon still has the hardcover:
https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Robert-Napton/dp/1681160641/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=iTBo3&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=WR7E9RNGT437WHNW5RTZ&pd_rd_wg=4txiW&pd_rd_r=865d2117-a7ad-4ad9-ad93-03a67be631c7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi (https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Robert-Napton/dp/1681160641/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=iTBo3&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=WR7E9RNGT437WHNW5RTZ&pd_rd_wg=4txiW&pd_rd_r=865d2117-a7ad-4ad9-ad93-03a67be631c7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi)
There's more coming.....
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/frankenstein-dracula-karloff-lugosi-graphic-novel/description (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/frankenstein-dracula-karloff-lugosi-graphic-novel/description)
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Quote from: Anton Phibes on October 20, 2019, 07:26:33 PMIf it does well, maybe it will nudge Universal to realize the actors, and their likenesses, are what people love most about these classics.
I seem to recall that it was the greed of those who control Lugosi's estate that kept his image off most Universal merchandise.
???
Quote from: Hepcat on March 04, 2023, 06:52:14 PM
I seem to recall that it was the greed of those who control Lugosi's estate that kept his image off most Universal merchandise.
???
Or perhaps conversely...and more believably, the greed of big corporations who milk someone's likeness well past any sensible period of time, possibly? Two sides to every argument. :angel: Especially in light of the fact that they are on the outs with The Chaney estates....or had been until recently. We know Universal unceremoniously dismissed players when they had no further use for them. Even Jack pierce, from whose brain sprang these designs.
Wuuttttt??? I just learn Frankenstein is also coming??? Like...a year later but is still in production it seems, i hope i can snatch it too since the Dracula one was fantastic and is one of my favorite books to date. I would really appreciate a Phantom of the Opera one as well.