Chris Claremont's X-Men

Active Voices: A Sitdown with Chris Claremont of ‘Chris Claremont’s X-Men’

Chris Claremont's X-Men If you came of age reading comics in the 80’s or afterward, Chris Claremont is a person who needs no introduction. Arguably, the most successful mainstream comic writer of all time, Chris wrote the singular team comic for a generation of readers and set the template for a myriad of other media featuring the world’s most Merry Mutants.

His work on such Marvel Comics as X-MEN, NEW MUTANTS and WOLVERINE didn’t just set the standard for super hero development and angst in its era. No, Chris’ impact extends to audiences that have never read one of his comics, making a way for Storm, Cyclops, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde to make their mark across the world and maybe across the Universe.

We can only hope.

In CHRIS CLAREMONT’S X-MEN, we get a glimpse at the mad, zany world that took shape with the aid of many co-creators and visual artists in the equally insane world of 80’s Marvel, all driven along under Claremont’s eye for character and dialogue. The sausage that was made wasn’t always smoothly formed, but the end result was as spicy and tasty as any ever served up in American comics.

But why listen to me talk about it? Now’s the time to listen for yourself…

 

Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title turned it into the biggest franchise in comic book history. Forty years later, his work has been adapted into ten films, three TV series, countless video games and has become a part of our cultural mythology. But, it all started with one writer and his commitment to emotionally honest storytelling and real character building.

This extended version of the documentary provides an expanded story with more background on Claremont and his two original collaborators, Ann Nocenti and Louise Simonson, revealing secrets into what made them a great team. Viewers will also gain insight into Claremont’s childhood and see what helped make the connection between him and the series outsider heroes. There is also a look at the franchises’ films and TV shows, including Claremont’s key role in launching X-Men and his thoughts on seeing his creations come to life, from the first X-Men film to the recent “Legions” TV series and the upcoming NEW MUTANTS film.  

With over 40 minutes of new footage, the VOD also contains never-seen-before interviews with Rob Liefled (Deadpool creator), Marc Silvestri (artist) and hard-core fans who share the impact both Claremont and the comics have made on them.

The feature documentary is directed, produced, and edited by Patrick Meaney. Jordan Rennert produces and is the Director of Photography. CHRIS CLAREMONT’S X-MEN is distributed by XLrator Media.

One of the fastest-growing independent film distribution companies in North America since its creation in 2010, XLrator Media, LLC (XLratorMedia.com) will release 25 films in 2017. Recent releases include Academy Award®-winner John Ridley’s Jimi: All is by My Side starring Andre Benjamin as rock legend Jimi Hendrix, CBGB starring Alan Rickman, and SXSW hits Housebound and The Diabolical. XLrator Media is the home of four acclaimed releasing labels: MACABRE for horror/genre (American Mary, Banshee Chapter), TURBO for action/thrillers (The Machine, Ironclad: Battle For Blood), LIFEFRAME for documentaries (Spirit Game: Pride of a NationStorm Surfers 3D, Queen Mimi) and PACE for multicultural films (Five Star, Allegiance, We The Party). The company is producing its first TV series “Superstition” which will premiere October 2017 in the US on SYFY and internationally on Netflix.

About Jason Stewart

Jason Malcolm Stewart is a Northern California-based author, journalist and public relations/marketing professional. He holds degrees in Political Science and Comparative Religion, but can have a conversation without starting a small war. When he's not writing or reading, J. Malcolm spends his weekends talking about how to avoid being in a real-life horror movie. add blog

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