2010 in Review: Intergalactic Nemesis

This is just one post in my wrap up of the year 2010. If you would like to read the rest, click here to the main post.

During the summer, I got a press release asking if Accent Newspaper would like to cover this "live-action graphic novel spectacular." And it is just like it sounds. It is a live performance where graphic novel images are projected on a screen with actors in-house providing the voice-overs so you don't have to read anything. Then, a Foley artist and a musician provide the sound effects and soundtrack respectively during the performance.

Sounds pretty freaking cool, right?

So I assigned the story to my writer who covers this graphic novel/comic book beat and because I made the initial connection to the publisist, I was awarded free guestlist spots to the show.

I personally was skeptical about the whole thing. Sure, it sounds like an amazing idea, but only if they can pull it off. It just seem like one of those situations that sounded like a really great idea and it could end up being as amazing as it sounds or they were just way over their heads and I was going to painfully sit through a disaster.

Luckily, it wasn't a disaster. Let me tell you, it was fucking amazing.

I was so impressed by this show that every time they announce a new screening, I would tell everyone, their mother, and their favorite barista that they need to see this show. It's just SO good.

When I sit back and actually break down what it entails to put together a show like this, my mind is blown. There are three actors that play multiple characters that have to sync their acting to the projected images. Then to add to that, the foley artist and musician have to perfectly sync what they are playing with the actors. Wow, practicing that must have been a bitch.

I met the creator Jason Neulander during Comic Con and I pretty much fangirl-ed it up on him. Luckily, he just laughed in appreciation and didn't think I needed to be escorted by security. This show seriously impressed me.

So if you ever see that it's playing in your area any time soon, go see it. I mean it. Buy tickets as soon as they go on sell because they always sell out and justifiably as well. It's something not to miss.

Now the current news on this production is that they are touring the show for 20 cities in the Midwest and a sequel has been planned for a June 2, 2012 release. Badass. Here's a sneak peek.