Namely, nicolas cage and alain moussi re going to star as jiujitsu fighters who get to save the earth by facing off with aliens. Nicolas cage set to star in comic book based jiujitsu movie. Of the lot of them, dark is one of the most interesting in terms of its production. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. The series is written by mike carey with art by dean hyrapiet.
Nicolas is an american actor, director, and producer. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. When motorcycle rider johnny blaze sells his soul to the devil to save his fathers life, he is transformed into the ghost rider, the devils own bounty hunter, and is sent to hunt down sinners. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman.
Although the project has captured the publics imagination, he declined to appear in the 2015 crowdfunded documentary. Brad pitt was originally being courted for one of kickass. Nic has even gone as far to prove his comic book love in other ways as well. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre.
The bizarre spending habits of nicolas cage reissue. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Mar 22, 2019 the story of the movie might sound a bit immature at first, but lets remember, it is a comic book inspired a movie. Kickass originally cast brad pitt instead of nicolas cage. Gabriel luna played robbie reyes in the television series agents of s. Game of thrones characters with nicholas cage s face. If you get a chance, whenever youre traveling, do go to the local boutique comic book shop and dont buy your comics online cause those guys are going to go extinct, in a minute here, and we want to be able to have those. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. As i said before, the acting sometimes falls a bit flat, but nicolas cage does exactly whats expected of him for the role. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Superman lives previously titled superman reborn is the title for a canceled superman movie intended for production during the 1990s.
Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Mystery surrounds the lostandfound status of nicolas cages superman comic book. Likewise, he starred in a variety of films such as valley girl, racing with the moon, birdy, peggy sue got married, raising arizona, moonstruck, as well as in vampires kiss, wild at heart, fire birds. He also voiced zoc in the 2006 warner bros animated film, the ant bully, grug. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. His life reads like a plot from one of hollywoods hammiest action blockbusters, which coincidentally, may be the.
Nicolas cage starred as the johnny blaze iteration of the character in the 2007 film ghost rider and its 2012 sequel, ghost rider. But the filmmakers take on the superman mythos proudly ignored comic book canon in both its narrative. Cage has been described as a consummate collector of comic books. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Mystery surrounds the lostandfound status of nicolas cage s superman comic book. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. National treasure star nicolas cage went on a real search for the holy grail dc the comic bug in california is hosting a live reading of kevin smiths superman lives. Apr 12, 2011 april 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. His lifelong passion has manifested itself in several ways. Dying of the light was an alright film, but upon seeing dark, you gain a real sense of where directorwriter paul schrader had in mind, where nicolas cage plays a cia agent taking.
April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. With nicolas cage, lea thompson, cassi thomson, chad michael murray. About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cage s. The scream king and rabid geek formerly known as nicolas coppola chose his stage name, cage, in honor of the comic hero. One copy was stolen from american actor nicolas cage, an avid comic book collector, in 2000. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage, is a prolific american actor, director, and producer. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor. I have a line in the movie that we worked on in the movie where i say im the only one that can walk in both worlds. Kickass originally wanted brad pitt as nicolas cages big. The role of big daddy in director matthew vaughns adaptation of the comic book kickass is considered by many to be one of nicolas cages best, but. Wesley strick and dan gilroy wrote the screenplays that were nearly filmed. Per the storyline, the fearsome alien invaders the brax come back to earth every six.
In may 2011, ghost rider placed 90th on igns top 100 comic book heroes list. Sep 11, 2017 nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been beautiful yahoo movies. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. The film was to be directed by tim burton and produced by jon peters. Being the comic book fan he was even back then, nic used the marvel character luke cages last name to make his hollywood debut. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent.
The once upon a time in hollywood actor became a producer on kickass and was being eyed to play the comic book obsessed father of hitgirl until the actor had the opportunity to. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. And for a comic book, that to me seemed different than all the others. Significant roles smokey in rumble fish 1983, vincent dwyer in the cotton club 1984, charlie bodell in peggy sue got married 1986, h. Not only is it of nicolas cage screaming at cgi bees, but the mug features a vintage comic book to appease your eyes. Which nicolas cage character would you want to be trapped with and why. Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars, recently showed himself to be the consummate collector of comic books. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Voodoo child is a comic book limited series published by virgin comics, and created by nicolas cage and his son weston coppola cage. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as. That example just goes a long way to show that the character has been a power in a menagerie of things.
Jul 30, 2007 he is not exactly joining the family business but weston cage, son of oscarwinning actor nicolas cage, is coming pretty close, joining forces with his father to create a comic book. Dec 22, 2003 luke cage is a comic book character that has a big influence in a lot of different mediums. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage. Gil kaufman 12012011 its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Nicolas cage thinks hed be perfect to play the joker cbr. Nicolas cage was cast as clark kentsuperman in tim burtons cancelled superman film. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Read more about nicolas cages love for collecting comic books in this catawiki story. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. Nicolas cage admits hes always thought hed be perfect to star as batmans archnemesis the joker in a comic book movie. Being the comic book fan he was even back then, nic used the marvel character luke cages last name to.
Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. The sale, which also included comic art, movie posters and memorabilia not in nicolas cage s collection, set a new world record for comic book auctions with a. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las vegas comic con. New york a comic book franchise is not born with this stillborn debut of marvels ghost rider, starring nicolas cage. Jun 20, 2016 nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. In march 2011, it was found in a storage locker in the san fernando valley and was verified by to be the copy sold to him previously. Cage got his second chance when he agreed to do a cameo voiceover for superman in the animated film, teen titans go.
Nicolas, who didnt want his famous name to interfere with his getting real acting jobs, decided to change his name. Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Cage is a well known comic book collector, but after his mint condition action comics. Nicolas cage biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Ghost rider is just one of those movies thats cool to look at. One of his sons is also named kalel, in honor of supermans birth. Nov 30, 2018 nicolas cage biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is nicolas cage. To name just one of them, actor nicolas cage whose real neame is nicolas coppola changed his last name to cage after the comic book here. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Along with staring in comic book adaptations such as ghost rider, he has written a comic book series along with his oldest son weston entitled voodoo child and his son with third wife alice kim cage is named kalel, the name given to superman on his home planet of krypton. It has become the most famous individual copy of any comic book in the world. And ghost rider really is that, when you think about it.
Superheros and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he started collecting comic books and even used a superheros name for himself as well as his kid. Dec 23, 2018 for the first time ever, the iconic suit that nicolas cage was supposed to wear in unrealized film superman lives has been brought out of the warner archives and put on public display for all to see. Pop culture now nicolas cage says factchecking is holding up national treasure 3. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Nicolas cage is a man filled to the brim with eccentricity and expressiveness. According to an account comicconnect ceo stephen fishler posted on a collectors website, cage had the books. Netflixs luke cage talks playing nicolas cages comicbook idol. Nicolas cage was actually born nicolas kim coppola. A nicolas cage coloring book for adults scribble press. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. He is known for his roles in films, such as city of angels, gone in 60 seconds, and the weather man.
Nicolas cage stars in the curious case of the purloined. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. Cage had previously received an insurance payment for the item.
Nicolas cage portrayed johnny blazeghost rider in ghost rider and ghost rider. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las. The story would feature brainiac, lex luthor and doomsday as villains. The cover for the premiere issue was created by ben templesmith. Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. A lot of the limited releases and directtovideo films nicolas cage did during the 2010s consisted of crime and revenge thrillers. He also portrayed damon macreadybig daddy in kickass and voiced peter parkerspiderman noir in spiderman. With nicolas cage, eva mendes, sam elliott, matt long. I knew nic loved comic books and superheroes, and this script was a love letter to superheroes, vaughn told them. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
Grown man may be reunited with his favorite comic book. When nicolass second child was born, in 2005, cage named his. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a. Plus, harley quinn birds of prey thoughts from our latest live episode. Together with his oldest son weston he wrote a comicbook series called voodoo child. Some of the hottest silver age comic books that exist. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
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