Todd McFarlane

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is an Canadian cartoonist, writer, toy designer and entrepreneur, best known for his work in comic books, such as the fantasy series Spawn. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was a popular hero in the 1990s and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties. Since leaving inking duties on Spawn with issue #70 (February 1998), McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio. In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by major league baseball pitcher Curt Schilling. McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Todd McFarlane, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Works

The Legend of Kingdom Come

This feature documentary is an origin story about the beloved 90s-era graphic novel Kingdom Come, going behind the scenes and inside the mind of its creator: comic book legend Alex Ross.

Release Date:2025-02-12

6.8

Venom: The Last Dance

Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Release Date:2024-10-22

Department:Writing

Job:Characters

Vote Count:2879

7.3

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

Now fully revealed as the ultimate threat to existence, the Anti-Monitor wages an unrelenting attack on the surviving Earths that struggle for survival in a pocket universe. One by one, these worlds and all their inhabitants are vaporized! On the planets that remain, even time itself is shattered, and heroes from the past join the Justice League and their rag-tag allies against the epitome of evil. But as they make their last stand, will the sacrifice of the superheroes be enough to save us all?

Release Date:2024-07-15

Department:Writing

Job:Characters

Vote Count:255

6.8

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Release Date:2021-09-30

Department:Writing

Job:Characters

Vote Count:10504

7.4

Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't

From record-breaking artist to adult collectible tycoon, the documentary provides an exclusive in-depth view behind the creative mastermind of Spawn and some of Marvel Comic’s most well-known artwork — and illustrates McFarlane's struggles to navigate and upend the status quo in the comic and toy industries.

Release Date:2020-06-27

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

DC's Stargirl
7.7

DC's Stargirl

Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.

Release Date:2020-05-18

Department:Crew

Job:Thanks

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1117

7.2

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.

Release Date:2019-12-20

Character:Self

Vote Count:20

6.8

Venom

Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

Release Date:2018-09-28

Department:Writing

Job:Characters

Vote Count:16373

So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed the World
7.0

So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed the World

This five-part docu-series chronicles the rise, fall and rebirth of Image Comics, which transformed the industry for creator-owned work. Features the seven Image founders plus Robert Kirkman, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and many more.

Release Date:2017-11-20

Character:Self

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:1

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
7.4

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

Release Date:2017-11-12

Character:Self

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:18

7.1

Batman & Bill

Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.

Release Date:2017-05-06

Character:Self

Vote Count:71

Geeking Out
5.3

Geeking Out

A 30-minute talk show that takes a timely look at pop culture through a fanboy lens and features celebrity interviews, discussion and out-of-the-studio segments.

Release Date:2016-07-24

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:10

DC's Legends of Tomorrow
7.3

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?

Release Date:2016-01-21

Department:Crew

Job:Thanks

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:2326

6.7

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years

A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present and explores how “Cap” has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D’Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Attwell, as well as family members of Cap’s creators.

Release Date:2016-01-19

Character:Self

Vote Count:34

6.8

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.

Release Date:2014-11-04

Character:Self

Vote Count:74

The Flash
7.8

The Flash

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.

Release Date:2014-10-07

Department:Crew

Job:Thanks

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:11209

6.1

Spawn: The Recall

A former witch loses her son while shopping. Knowing evil forces are still lurking, she frantically searches for him, but comes across a discovery.

Release Date:2014-09-13

Department:Writing

Job:Author

Vote Count:23

6.9

The Image Revolution

Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and changed comics forever. The Image Revolution tells the story of Image Comics, from its founders' work at Marvel, through Image's early success, company difficulties during the comics market implosion, and ultimately the publisher's new generation of properties like The Walking Dead. Filled with colorful characters, the film is a clarion call to artists to take control of their destiny.

Release Date:2013-11-21

Character:Self

Vote Count:15

7.6

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the comics and tv show discussing the cultural phenomenon The Walking Dead.

Release Date:2013-10-11

Character:Self

Vote Count:13

5.8

Truth in Journalism

French film crew follows around journalist Eddie Brock in the streets of New York.

Release Date:2013-07-20

Department:Writing

Job:Characters

Vote Count:11

6.8

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

Release Date:2010-07-24

Character:Self

Vote Count:27

6.4

Spider-Man 3

The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

Release Date:2007-05-01

Department:Writing

Job:Original Film Writer

Vote Count:14299

Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime

A short documentary on Japanese animation featured on the DVD for The Animatrix (2003).

Release Date:2003-06-03

Character:Self

6.8

Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century

The mythology behind Spider-Man

Release Date:2002-08-01

Character:himself

Vote Count:16

7.3

Korn: Deuce

Deuce is the second DVD by the American Nu Metal band, Korn. It was released on June 11, 2002 - the same day as the band's fifth studio release, Untouchables. The DVD was certified platinum by the RIAA. The DVD includes the band's first home video Who Then Now? and features the music video collection from Korn to Issues. Other extras include biographies of each band member, gags, behind-the-scenes of the music videos or live concerts, and various other things.

Release Date:2002-06-11

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:10

6.3

Todd McFarlane's Spawn 3: The Ultimate Battle

Spawn is still on his quest to return to his love, Wanda, but is still in trouble. He is guided though by Cogliostro, who is the only one who can give him his humanity back.

Release Date:1999-08-17

Department:Crew

Job:Creator

Vote Count:29

6.7

Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2

Upon his return to "life", Spawn seeks out Wanda, who had apparently got over the grief of having lost Al and married another man, Al's best friend Terry Fitzgerald with whom she seemingly had a daughter, Cyan. Terry, a respectable man, works for a man named Jason Wynn. Wynn is a black-market arms dealer, amongst other things (such as the head of certain government organizations, one of which dispatched Al and his team to Vietnam), and is revealed to be the man responsible for the death of Al Simmons due to a disagreement the two had between each other. Jason's actions would also prove dangerous to the lives of Terry, Wanda and their daughter as well. Realizing that he is no longer the man in Wanda's life, Al swears to protect her and her new family.

Release Date:1998-08-25

Department:Crew

Job:Creator

Vote Count:22

Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse

The creator of Spawn, Todd McFarlane, talks about how the film 'Spawn' (1997) compares to his comic book creation.

Release Date:1998-01-06

Character:Himself

5.4

Spawn

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Release Date:1997-07-31

Department:Writing

Job:Author

Character:Bum

Vote Count:1363

7.7

The Making of 'Spawn'

Documentary on the making of the 1997 film 'Spawn.'

Release Date:1997-07-15

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

6.9

Todd McFarlane's Spawn

There is a war going on between Heaven and Hell. Earth is the battlefield. Human souls are the prize. On the front lines, where good and evil collide, is a soldier in search of his past and his future. Spawn, formerly known as Al Simmons, is a CIA hitman whose death causes him to seal a deal with the devil so that he can return to his wife Wanda. Instead, the devil transforms him into 'hell-spawn,' a dark warrior who battles the forces of evil on Earth--and in himself--to uncover the truth about his identity and fulfill his destiny.

Release Date:1997-05-15

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Vote Count:37

King Spawn

NYPD detective Twitch Williams investigates a series of grisly murder scenes, perpetrated by the mysterious supernatural vigilante Spawn.

Department:Production

Job:Producer

7.8

The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane

A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

Release Date:2001-01-23

Character:Himself

Vote Count:2

Todd McFarlane's Spawn
7.9

Todd McFarlane's Spawn

Todd McFarlane's Spawn is an animated television series which aired on HBO from 1997 through 1999. It is also released on DVD as a film series. It is based on the Spawn comic series from Image Comics, and was nominated for and won an Emmy in 1999 for Outstanding Animation Program. An unrelated series titled Spawn: The Animation is in production since 2009, with Keith David reprising his role as the titular character. Like the comic book, the series features graphic violence, sexual scenes, and extensive use of profanity. Todd McFarlane's Spawn was ranked 5th on IGN's list of The Greatest Comic Book Cartoons Of All Time.

Release Date:1997-05-16

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self - Host

Episode Count:18

Vote Count:264

The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic Book

Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio show Stan Lee how to create a comic book.

Release Date:1992-12-31

Character:Self

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium

Compendium of Greatest Moments with artists from Comic Book Greats Series

Release Date:1992-12-31

Character:Self

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane

Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane create a new character.

Release Date:1991-12-31

Character:Self

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

Stan Lee interviews Todd McFarlane

Release Date:1991-12-01

Character:Self

Spawn: The Animation
10.0

Spawn: The Animation

Spawn: The Animation is an upcoming American animated series produced by Film Roman with Todd McFarlane Productions.

Department:Creator

Job:Creator

Vote Count:1

Prisoners of Gravity
5.7

Prisoners of Gravity

Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.

Release Date:1989-08-21

Character:Self

Episode Count:4

Vote Count:6

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