Oct 30 2008
Rising From the Ashes! (to talk about Elfquest, yes)
(takes a deep breath after exploding out of the internet fires)
DEAR. GOD. Those clever little DNS demons with their nasty claws they use for the purpose of ripping out those Matrix cords and synapses, keeping us humanfolk out of the internet, having to deal with the doldrums of real life (Sorry, sorry–meant to simply write “RL”), are a nasty bunch. I also have to go home after work here and make sure that my Comcast connection is working okay, because last I heard, it wasn’t. And I don’t want my two roommates losing their sanity. Yes, indeedy.
That’s my explanation, by the way, in being away from my blog so long. Internet went down, in short. All across the Midwest, I might add. Fun.
I must explain the other part of this post, however. “Elfquest”.
What is “Elfquest”, you say? Many of you probably recognize that title. It’s a graphic novel series. Couple Wendy and Richard Pini created the series, and it has charmed the masses since 1978. That’s ironically the year I was born, and, yes–I am indeed a fan. Have been for years.
Learn everything you need to know about the epic series, following the likes of the “Wolfriders”, “Sunfolk”, “Go-Backs”, “Gliders” and ”Wavedancers”, on their web site. The epic stories you will follow will enthrall you with whimsy and color and a world you wish both to see and never to inhabit, what with its darkness, its bloodshed, the fear, the mystery, the magic!
I’m getting carried away. Anyway. As far as fantasies go, “Elfquest” makes the fantasy a reality. Almost.
Pretty soon, they’ll be bridging that gap though, between fantasy and reality. Oh, yeah. And I’m stoked.
I’m writing about “Elfquest” specifically because of these news I had come across, upon their Scroll of Colors.
A film is in the works based on the praised graphic novels. OMG (or: Oh My God) Holy freakin’ cow (actually, in this case, holy freakin’ ELF).
Rawson Thurber, director of that riot comedy “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”, will write the screenplay, produce and direct the feature film! Huh?
Okay, whatever. As long as the film’s being done. Heck, my 3-year-old son could direct the movie if he wants–just as long as it gets done! You hear me, Hollywood? Bring me some damn elves! *frothing at the mouth*
Bring them to me…noooooooooooooooooooooooooooow….
Watch this interview of Wendy Pini at the recent Comic Con.
