One night, virgil was caught in a big bang which gave him electrokinetic powers. That mainstream popularity led to a young geoff johns to be among the first to try to incorporate him into the dcu, first as a. The show revolves around virgil hawkins, an africanamerican boy, who uses the secret identity of static after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang fight which gave him electromagnetic powers. Static shock hoodie sweatshirt jacket with shirt costume. Dc collectibles will make a rare foray into the world of milestone with a new static shock figure, available next summer, the publisher announced. Real to reel film competition, check out this exclusive scene from static. Sadly, toy companies werent as keen on the cartoon as kids were. She built the largest data gathering network of the world for him, so he could find statics secret identity. He creates a superhero alter ego named static and joins his crafty friend richie jason marsden who later assumes his own powers and becomes a hero named gear to wage war on other mutant citizens who are using their powers for. Omnara real name karen roberts is the main antagonist of the static shock episode kidnapped she is voiced by wendie malick, who voiced dr. Spiderman smashes static in the back of his head while hes posting hereoh we are talking about the real static, arent we. As the days pass, their relationship slowly deteriorates, leading to the films chilling climax. With the help of his friend richie, he turns himself into static shock.
Static shock proved kids can handle politics with their. Sep 23, 2000 static shock is an american, twodimensional, actionadventure, animated series that aired on saturday mornings and weekday afternoons in the early 2000s. A young couple on a crosscountry road trip lose their way in a blizzard and wind up stranded in the middle of nowhere. Having said all this, its worth mentioning that a petition has started over at to revive both batman beyond and static shock, saying. Cast phil lamarr as static virgil hawkins, jason marsden as gear richie foley, kadeem hardison as rubberband man adam evans, gary sturgis as ebon ivan evans, kevin michael richardson as robert. Perhaps dc wanted to make a tv series of their more wellknown, more experienced, more serious and more well respected and famous african american.
Static was one of the flagship characters of milestone media, making his comic book debut in 1993 cocreators dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek dingle envisioned staticvirgil hawkins as a modern day spiderman. Static shock provided a second opportunity to play partners and best friends. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Static shock is an animated series that ran on kids wb from 20002004. Static fights the bang babies who go crazy and steal or hurt others. Dawn of the metabreed is a fanmade, non profit, live action, film. Mcduffies creations to their team which includes icon and rocket.
Yearning for powers of his own, he temporarily became push, and later statics crimefighting partner gear. May 28, 2018 change is never easy and the young hero is already in for the fight of his life. Most exciting, however, for the comic book crowd at least is the news that a static shock liveaction series is also in development. Tagscomic film comic movie fan made comic film live action film movie static live action film static shock static shock fan. Movie videos static shock david kirkman fanmade short film image safe about 11 months ago by jessica fisher weve got a crazy wellmade short film here for you to enjoy today called static. Created by denys cowan, michael davis, derek dingle. Black lightning tv series besides, bl makes for a better repr. Static shock is one of the most relevant heroes in todays times if th. Milestone media had a distribution deal with dc comics. From dealing with gangs, drugs, and real life issues static can address so many things in todays world and help raise awareness while also giving you endless entertainment. Staticshockblackout written and directed by stefan dezil at age 19 in 2011, this short film was made on a student budget with limited. She died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Washington, and artist john paul leon created for dc comics milestone imprint in 1993. Starting in 2017, he brought the characters to life in his own film, static, a liveaction.
Also announced is another digital mortal kombat web series. Omnara real name karen roberts is the main antagonist of the static shock episode kidnapped. Their onscreenin booth rapport in static shock was a natural extension of their real life relationship. For action sequences, wolf wanted to use real adrenalinepumping beat of 125 beats per. Static shock tv series 20002004 static shock tv series. Based on characters from the dc comics series, superhero virgil hawkins and his classmates confront real problems. Static, real name virgil ovid hawkins, is a bang baby and protector of dakota. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The show revolves around virgil hawkins, an africanamerican boy. This worked in tandem with a kidfriendly but overall authentic depiction of urban society in the early 2000s to create a show that wasnt just about superheroes and supervillains, but a show about life and the. The show is based on the superhero static from milestone comics, a division of dc comics. Static definition is exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion. Dwayne mcduffie, founder of milestone comics, creator of static shock.
Perhaps dc wanted to make a tv series of their more wellknown, more experienced, more serious and more well respected and famous african american character that has lightning powers. Right now the young justice league incorporated two of mr. Its finally here here is my fan film static shock i hope you guys enjoy it. As his dad runs for city mayor, virgil hawkins struggles with finding his place in the world and his new found superpowers. A couple facing marital problems after losing their child finds their life together further complicated by a mysterious visitor. Virgil hawkins is a fourteenyearold who lives with his older sister sharon, and his widowed. Virgil hawkins lives with his widowed father, robert, and his older sister, sharon. Jul 09, 2018 best short film winner of the gentleman jack. Static shock 2019 by david kirkman dakota city chronicles. Following an acclaimed comics run, static found a second life in the form of the animated series titled static shock, which ran for four years. Having dealt with real life social issues headon, this particular saga set itself apart from others making up the timmverse, though it wasnt afraid to do crossovers when necessary. Why hasnt there been a static shock movie or live action series yet. Feb 22, 2018 perhaps dc wanted to make a tv series of their more wellknown, more experienced, more serious and more well respected and famous african american character that has lightning powers. It followed the adventures of static virgil hawkins and his partner richie foley, who in the third season became gear.
One of the best things about this show is how real life topics such as school shootings and gangs are easily worked into the plot without feeling fake. That mainstream popularity led to a young geoff johns to be among the first to try to incorporate him into the dcu, first as a teen titan and then later in his own series. With the whole jaden thing, im aware that theres a rumor of a static shock movie in the works but theres no prove yet of that statement. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone. Static is the main hero and protagonist in static shock. Everything you didnt know about static shock syfy wire. Dc fans petition to revive batman beyond and static shock. When he was around 1011 yearsold, virgil hawkins mother jean, a medic, was hit by a stray bullet, while helping the victims of a gang riot. Check out this cool fanmade static shock short film. Virgil hawkins is static, a teenage superhero in dakota city with electromagnetic powers who gained his powers in the big bang. Static shock 2019 by david kirkman fan film youtube. The timedisplaced young static commented on his girth, and upon returning to his own time, suggested to his best friend to. Daisy watkins, an up and coming news reporter, goes to dakota city to to discover the name of a superpowered teenage vigilante.
Nov 17, 2014 dwayne mcduffie, creator of static shock which was originally titled static for milestone media which was cofounded by mr. He would grow up to become one of earths mightiest heroes. This series will come from writerproducerdirector reginald hudlin django unchained and will be based on the comic series dwayne mcduffie, robert l. Static shock is an american, twodimensional, actionadventure, animated series that aired on saturday mornings and weekday afternoons in the early 2000s. He is voiced by phil lamarr, also voices wilt, philly phil, osmosis jones, samurai jack, green lantern, and spike the bulldog. Feb 14, 2019 nearly two decades ago, the kids wb added static shock to its lineup and opened up a new corner of the dc animated universe. Electrogenesis 2015 static shock fan film duration. Nearly two decades ago, the kids wb added static shock to its lineup and opened up a new corner of the dc animated universe. Mar 23, 2020 a wellrated cartoon must also have profitable toys, tshirts, video games, and tiein books, which static shock lacked. The show revolves around virgil hawkins, an africanamerican boy, who uses the secret identity of static after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang.
In the city of dakota, a teenage boy with electricity based powers, with the help of his inventive friend, fights crime as a superhero. He has been a member of the heroes and the teen titans. The first disc is very obviously the exact same material as the new kid static shock volume 1 dvd which, for a while, was all you could get. He had grown considerably, specifically in belt size. Mar 31, 2012 staticshockblackout written and directed by stefan dezil at age 19 in 2011, this short film was made on a student budget with limited. The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. Static shock is an american animated television series based on the milestone media dc comics superhero static. During his tenure in captivity, virgil is subjected to the antilife equation and entered. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone mediadc comics superhero static. Why hasnt there been a static shock movie or live action.
Cherry rendel john bailey kayley steadmen nahshon benoit johnathan stallworth. Static shock follows vergall hawkins a witty young 15 year old he starts as a bullys punchin bag untill he and some street gangs are exposed to a gas making them all bang babies. Virgil hawkins voiced by phil lamarr life changes forever after an explosion at a chemical plant gives him the ability to project and control electricity. Static shock static meets soul power in blast from the past.
First of all, static shock is for sure a 5star show, but this is about this dvd set, specifically. Static was one of the flagship characters of milestone media, making his comic book debut in 1993. This is the characters first appearance in a dc film. Louis filmmaker, has a live action short film based on the famed dc comic aimed to cure our nostalgia. Whilst on a mission abroad at the request of bruce wayne, kobra faked a holographic message in which he told static to meet him at platform 247. He creates a superhero alter ego named static and joins his crafty friend richie jason marsden who later assumes his own powers and becomes a hero named gear to wage war on other mutant citizens who are using their powers for their.
Static shock hoodie sweatshirt jacket costume for adult halloween cosplay xcostume color block hooded sweatshirt, features the full zipper closure, long sleeve, and handy front pouch. Louis filmmaker works favorite black comic book characters. As his dad runs for city mayor, virgil hawkins struggles with finding his place in the world and his new found. Change is never easy and the young hero is already in for the fight of his life. Back in october, smith was rumored for static shock, which warner bros. Rebirth of the cool, it is shown that at that point in. Jaden smith confirmed as static shock by tyler james williams.
A wellrated cartoon must also have profitable toys, tshirts, video games, and tiein books, which static shock lacked. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The jaden he refers to, is will smiths after earth costar and real life son jaden. Its a fan adaptation of dwayne mcduffies comic book and television series. Producerdirectorwriter reginald hudlin is developing a liveaction static shock series for warner bros. A woman inherits a rentcontrolled apartment and is terrorized by a neighbor. With phil lamarr, jason marsden, kevin michael richardson, michele morgan. Virgil ovid hawkins was born on the paris island section of dakota city as the second child of robert and jean hawkins and the younger brother of sharon hawkins. Mar 31, 2019 the jaden he refers to, is will smiths after earth costar and real life son jaden. Watch static shock online full episodes of season 4 to 1.
Similarly, static shock has remained in the hearts and minds of dc enthusiasts. The plot lines may come from the realities of urban life parents should know guns are depicted and used, but the writing in static shock needs a jumpstart. This fanmade trailer for a liveaction static shock film is making. Heck, even a brand new cartoon adaptation of this series with an updated visual would be amazing to see as long as they still retain the core essences of what made this show great and by that i mean dont turn it into a teen titan go, im good. Richard osgood richie foley was the best friend and confidant of virgil hawkins, and one of the few to know of his double life. Static shock ran for four seasons, with 52 halfhour episodes in total. Dec 10, 2016 its finally here here is my fan film static shock i hope you guys enjoy it. Following the realitywarping events of the 2011 flashpoint storyline, virgil and his family leave dakota for new york after an unspecified tragic incident that, among other things, left his sister sharon as two separate, identical entities. Cast phil lamarr as static virgil hawkins, jason marsden as gear richie foley, kadeem hardison as. Richard osgood foley was the son of sean and maggie foley. With milo ventimiglia, sarah shahi, william mapother, sara paxton. With stefan dezil, nadine malouf, christina wren, garencha altidor.