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Meet The New Creators Of Asterix – Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Rich Johnston

It is one of the best selling comic books in the world. It possibly has a higher average sales per volume than any other published comic. And now, after the passing of Goscinny and the loosing of the reins by …

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Full Trailer For The New Asterix And Obelix Movie

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Brendon Connelly

Finally, a long trailer for Asterix and Obelix: At Her Majesty’s Service – or whatever it ends up being called in English. Expect the expected. The film will be out in France on October 17th. I guess I’ll have to …

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Asterix Co-Creator Uderzo’s Early Work To Be Collected, Including Captain Marvel, Before He Is Angoulême Guest Of Honour

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Albert Uderzo, who has recent stepped down from the comic series he co-created, Asterix, is about to find his earliest work revisited. Philippe Cauvin and Alain Duchene are currently restoring his work, from the original boards, running from 1941 until …

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The Animated Obelix Knocks One Back

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Brendon Connelly

I’m keenly awaiting some actual moving footage from the new animated Asterix movie, an adaptation of The Mansions of the Gods. In the meantime, here’s a single image of Obelix quenching his thirst for, I think, Getafix’s potion. I’m trying …

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Asterix In Britain Trailer Exposes My Nation To Ridicule. Good.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rich Johnston

The Asterix In Britain/On Her Majesty’s Service film (Let’s call it Asterix 4 going on) has released it’s first trailer. Yes, it’s in French, obviously, what were you expecting? It adapts the original comic, loosely of course. Do look for …

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The Comic Book Retailer Olympics At Chicago

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Rich Johnston

This summer, London will host the Olympics and the Paralympics. And I will do my best to hide from it. Thankfully most of it will be happening in the East of London and I’ll be out in the far South …

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First Poster For The New Asterix & Obelix Movie

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Brendon Connelly

I’m still not entirely clear what the next Asterix movie is going to be called in English speaking countries, but the French title is something like Asterix & Obelix: On Her Majesty’s Service. James Bond without the secrecy but a …

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Dogmatix is the New Uggie – Asterix Movie Still Features the Doggy Co-Star

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Brendon Connelly

Hey, French filmmakers. Want to get ahead, get a dog. Let Uggie show you the way to social media glory, if not Oscar night triumph.* You know – perhaps the success of The Artist really has played a part in …

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First Official Images From The New Asterix Movie Bring Out The Stars

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Brendon Connelly

Shooting on the new Asterix movie (which seems to have a rather stretchy, wishy washy title that sometimes refers to Britannia, sometimes to Her Majesty) took place in Ireland, standing in for England. Certainly has the weather for it. And …

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Asterix In Action – Behind The Scenes Of The Gaul’s New Live-Action Movie

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Brendon Connelly

The following video of b-roll BTS footage comes from the location of the next live-action Asterix picture, God Save Britannia. You’re likely to best recognise Gerard Depardieu, who is playing Obelix, but amongst the other French stars in the clips …

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And Finally… Asterix And Obelix In Office Post-It Notes

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Rich Johnston

These Gauls are crazy. Created by French office workers in their lunch break…

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Asterix Viral Video Sees Gerard Depardieu Make A Mess On A Plane. Again

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Brendon Connelly

In case you missed it, here’s the backstory. Last month, a flight from Paris to Dublin was delayed after an alleged misdemeanour by the actor Gerard Depardieu. According to eyewitnesses, the actor was drunkenly insisting he be allowed to go …

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More Images From The Asterix Toon Give Us A Look At Obelix

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Brendon Connelly

René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo‘s Adventures of Asterix albums lend themselves nicely to animated feature adaptation, I think. I’m hoping the upcoming CG toon is the best yet, and really taps into that potential. It’s certainly looking lovely in these …

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Asterix Versus The Taxman

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Rich Johnston

Asterix co-creator Albert Uderzo is being targeted by the French tax officials for being an “illustrator” not an “author” and thus not eligible to tax breaks he’s been claiming. If successful, this could have serious implications for many comic creators …

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Catherine Deneuve To Play The Queen Of England In New Asterix, More Casting Revealed

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Brendon Connelly

The casting for the new Asterix film, God Save Britannia, is coming on nicely. Last week I told you that Edouard Baer will be taking on the lead role. Subsequently, Valerie Lemercier appeared on the radio station Europe 1 and …

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Asterix And The Mansions Of The Gods To Become A 3D Animated Movie – UPDATED

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Brendon Connelly

Alexandre Astier is the writer, director and star of the French TV show Kaamelott, inspired by – guess what! – the stories of Camelot. Apparently, it started out with some very short episodes of just a few minutes each and, …

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