Comments on: Human Target Returns to TV? http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:54:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Bettie http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-810935 Bettie Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:34 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-810935 I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I'll bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I am quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next! I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I am quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

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]]> By: calvin frank http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-563717 calvin frank Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:39:08 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-563717 Thanks for taking time for sharing this article, it was excellent and very informative. It’s my first time that I visit here. I found a lot of informative stuff in your article. Keep it up. Thank you. Thanks for taking time for sharing this article, it was excellent and very informative. It’s my first time that I visit here. I found a lot of informative stuff in your article. Keep it up. Thank you.

]]> By: Rugo http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-460572 Rugo Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:11:20 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-460572 They have started filming of this. I'm at work in Vancouver and they keep setting off explosions in a near-by rail tunnel. Some of my co-workers went down to see what they were filming and the crew responded that it's for the pilot of Human Target. They have started filming of this. I’m at work in Vancouver and they keep setting off explosions in a near-by rail tunnel. Some of my co-workers went down to see what they were filming and the crew responded that it’s for the pilot of Human Target.

]]> By: T.F. http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-458066 T.F. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:21:40 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-458066 KryptonSite has posted casting breakdowns for Human Target - http://target.kryptonsite.com/humantargetspoilers.htm It sounds interesting, although I don't know how much like the comic it will be. KryptonSite has posted casting breakdowns for Human Target – http://target.kryptonsite.com/humantargetspoilers.htm It sounds interesting, although I don’t know how much like the comic it will be.

]]> By: Brian Winkeler http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457460 Brian Winkeler Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:12:06 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457460 I do hope the existential angst of the Milligan series makes its way into this new iteration (if it does, indeed, ever see the light of day). That was a truly exceptional, underrated series and it still breaks my heart that it's gone (also, it's a shame DC/Vertigo haven't completed the series in TP). I do hope the existential angst of the Milligan series makes its way into this new iteration (if it does, indeed, ever see the light of day). That was a truly exceptional, underrated series and it still breaks my heart that it’s gone (also, it’s a shame DC/Vertigo haven’t completed the series in TP).

]]> By: Troy Brownfield http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457442 Troy Brownfield Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:11:28 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457442 @Kevin T. Brown: Actually, we're going to do an installment of Dial H for History ABOUT The Human Target just because of this announcement. That will be covered in that. Saw no reason to mention it before, as this was a fun Friday afternoon post based on a quickie announcement. As to whether or not we should mention the creator of the character in every news flash, well, I'm torn. We've run probably hundreds of bits on Dark Knight and Iron Man, but no one clamors that we mention Kane/Finger and Lee/Colan in every single article. It's probably not a bad practice in theory, but I imagine that any long-form article covering a book that had a lot of characters would get ruined by parentheticals. Imagine the recap of Final Crisis #6: As Superman (created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster) raced to save Batman (created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger) from Darkseid (Jack "King" Kirby!), the other heroes battled Darkseid's forces; Tawky Tawny (created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck) ripped out Kalibak's (Kirby) guts. In terms of media announcements going forward, it may not be a bad practice; then again, I'd probably have to make sure to credit the creators on the recent Vertigo series, too, since that is the likely inspiration for the current series. Frankly, I think it depends. @Kevin T. Brown: Actually, we’re going to do an installment of Dial H for History ABOUT The Human Target just because of this announcement. That will be covered in that. Saw no reason to mention it before, as this was a fun Friday afternoon post based on a quickie announcement.

As to whether or not we should mention the creator of the character in every news flash, well, I’m torn. We’ve run probably hundreds of bits on Dark Knight and Iron Man, but no one clamors that we mention Kane/Finger and Lee/Colan in every single article. It’s probably not a bad practice in theory, but I imagine that any long-form article covering a book that had a lot of characters would get ruined by parentheticals. Imagine the recap of Final Crisis #6: As Superman (created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster) raced to save Batman (created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger) from Darkseid (Jack “King” Kirby!), the other heroes battled Darkseid’s forces; Tawky Tawny (created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck) ripped out Kalibak’s (Kirby) guts.

In terms of media announcements going forward, it may not be a bad practice; then again, I’d probably have to make sure to credit the creators on the recent Vertigo series, too, since that is the likely inspiration for the current series.

Frankly, I think it depends.

]]> By: Bina http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457415 Bina Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:14:12 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457415 Rick Springfield is one of the most underrated musicians around. The fact that he was a "teen idol" turned him into a so-called "chick's musician." Most men won't admit they enjoy his music, or even give him a chance. It's so irritating. He's certainly not a one-hit-wonder. It's those people who think he is one that validate my opinion that he is underrated. If you have ever had the opportunity to see this man play live in concert, you will know what an incredible talent he is. Listen to his new music (he has been putting out new material for about 10-15 years consistantly) and you will see what an amazing singer/songwriter he is. Nearly 28 years ago, Rick Springfield got my attention when I heard him on the radio. Then I got to see his music video. I admit, my childhood crush took hold. But it was his music that kept me around all these years later. Rick Springfield is a wonderful person who genuinely appreciates all his fans. It's obvious to anyone who sees him in concert. Watch "Don't Forget the Lyrics" on January 23rd. You'll get to see him make a fan's dream come true. That's not for tv only. It's Rick giving back! Rick Springfield is one of the most underrated musicians around. The fact that he was a “teen idol” turned him into a so-called “chick’s musician.” Most men won’t admit they enjoy his music, or even give him a chance. It’s so irritating. He’s certainly not a one-hit-wonder. It’s those people who think he is one that validate my opinion that he is underrated. If you have ever had the opportunity to see this man play live in concert, you will know what an incredible talent he is. Listen to his new music (he has been putting out new material for about 10-15 years consistantly) and you will see what an amazing singer/songwriter he is. Nearly 28 years ago, Rick Springfield got my attention when I heard him on the radio. Then I got to see his music video. I admit, my childhood crush took hold. But it was his music that kept me around all these years later. Rick Springfield is a wonderful person who genuinely appreciates all his fans. It’s obvious to anyone who sees him in concert. Watch “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” on January 23rd. You’ll get to see him make a fan’s dream come true. That’s not for tv only. It’s Rick giving back!

]]> By: Kevin T. Brown http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457413 Kevin T. Brown Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:43:45 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457413 "Kurt Busiek Says: Rick Springfield may be a fine man and kind to small puppies and children. But no mention of Len Wein, Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano? kdb" Oh, of couse not. Why actually give credit to the men who CREATED the character...? I mean, that would make perfect sense and would allow others to possibly hunt down back issues to read some truly classic stories. Pft. Who wants to do that...? It's easier to post a YouTube vid and make it all a joke. (Which the tv show was, but not the comics.) “Kurt Busiek Says: Rick Springfield may be a fine man and kind to small puppies and children.

But no mention of Len Wein, Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano?

kdb”

Oh, of couse not. Why actually give credit to the men who CREATED the character…? I mean, that would make perfect sense and would allow others to possibly hunt down back issues to read some truly classic stories.

Pft. Who wants to do that…?

It’s easier to post a YouTube vid and make it all a joke. (Which the tv show was, but not the comics.)

]]> By: Unit99 http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457395 Unit99 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:55:40 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457395 "But lately Jessies got himself a girl and I want to make her mine!!! You know I wish I had Jessies girl, and the faith that this show will work!" I'm all for pushing another Vertigo project onto the TV. HOPE IT ROCKS! “But lately Jessies got himself a girl and I want to make her mine!!! You know I wish I had Jessies girl, and the faith that this show will work!” I’m all for pushing another Vertigo project onto the TV. HOPE IT ROCKS!

]]> By: Double Wide http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457383 Double Wide Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:34:47 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457383 Don't forget about his starring role in the 1970s cartoon series "Mission Magic." Don’t forget about his starring role in the 1970s cartoon series “Mission Magic.”

]]> By: Christos Gage http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457382 Christos Gage Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:22:17 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457382 <> We need a YouTube video of Len singing "Jessie's Girl". That would solve the problem nicely! <>

We need a YouTube video of Len singing “Jessie’s Girl”. That would solve the problem nicely!

]]> By: WomanLikeThat http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457379 WomanLikeThat Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:35:23 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457379 I have had the opportunity to meet this rock icon on several occasions and he has NEVER appeared to be on any drugs on or off stage. He is however high on LIFE and does alot of good for different charities as well. He songwriting and guitar skills are brilliant. His power-pop rock riffs are classic and the envy of many who try to mimick them. His work speaks for itself. He is a very hard working artist and truly appreciates his fans. He has had a long career for anyone that cared to take note. He is sorely under-rated and unfortunately the butt of many jokes by small-minded people who seem to be stuck in the 80s. I have had the opportunity to meet this rock icon on several occasions and he has NEVER appeared to be on any drugs on or off stage. He is however high on LIFE and does alot of good for different charities as well. He songwriting and guitar skills are brilliant. His power-pop rock riffs are classic and the envy of many who try to mimick them. His work speaks for itself. He is a very hard working artist and truly appreciates his fans. He has had a long career for anyone that cared to take note. He is sorely under-rated and unfortunately the butt of many jokes by small-minded people who seem to be stuck in the 80s.

]]> By: MAVS MARIO http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457363 MAVS MARIO Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:13:16 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457363 don't forget rick also played apollo's younger brother who died in the pilot of the original battlestar galactica. Go Mavs!!! don’t forget rick also played apollo’s younger brother who died in the pilot of the original battlestar galactica.

Go Mavs!!!

]]> By: fender_fan http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457361 fender_fan Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:35:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457361 I'm curious as to why you assume he was "coked out of his mind"? I work in the music industry and have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Springfield on a number of occasions, at none of those meetings did he appear high or come of as a coke head. Trust me, in this business you meet a lot of them and can usually spot them a mile away! Anyhow, I just hate to see anyone's name slandered without just cause. Cool that you know "Love Somebody", you should check out some of his more recent stuff. All of the teen idol BS aside, the man sure can play guitar. I’m curious as to why you assume he was “coked out of his mind”?
I work in the music industry and have had the pleasure of meeting
Mr. Springfield on a number of occasions, at none of those meetings
did he appear high or come of as a coke head. Trust me, in this business you meet a lot of them and can usually spot them a mile away! Anyhow, I just hate to see anyone’s name slandered without
just cause. Cool that you know “Love Somebody”, you should check out some of his more recent stuff. All of the teen idol BS aside, the man sure can play guitar.

]]> By: Matthew M http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457357 Matthew M Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:21:20 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457357 I saw Rick Springfield in concert about 2 years ago, at the VH1 "I Love The 80s" tour. He was coked out of his mind. But he did sing "You Gotta Love Somebody" from his film "Hard to Hold".... TROY... I saw Rick Springfield in concert about 2 years ago, at the VH1 “I Love The 80s” tour.

He was coked out of his mind.

But he did sing “You Gotta Love Somebody” from his film “Hard to Hold”…. TROY…

]]> By: hot4rick http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457354 hot4rick Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:53:36 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457354 Most do think of Rick as one hit wonder...he deserves more recognition. He may have geeky TV connections but that man sure isn't looking his age...where's that fountain of youth that you seem to have discovered Rick??? www.rickspringfield.com Most do think of Rick as one hit wonder…he deserves more recognition.

He may have geeky TV connections but that man sure isn’t looking his age…where’s that fountain of youth that you seem to have discovered Rick???

http://www.rickspringfield.com

]]> By: Kurt Busiek http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457351 Kurt Busiek Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:23:58 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457351 Rick Springfield may be a fine man and kind to small puppies and children. But no mention of Len Wein, Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano? kdb Rick Springfield may be a fine man and kind to small puppies and children.

But no mention of Len Wein, Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano?

kdb

]]> By: Eric S http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457350 Eric S Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:23:24 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457350 Mock all you want, guys. I like Rick and enjoy a lot of his songs. This one particularly. I wondered if anyone else saw Springfield in NICK NIGHT. I was starting to think I dreamed it. Mock all you want, guys. I like Rick and enjoy a lot of his songs. This one particularly.

I wondered if anyone else saw Springfield in NICK NIGHT. I was starting to think I dreamed it.

]]> By: T.C. Ford http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457344 T.C. Ford Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:05:38 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457344 Rick Springfield was also Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital. BUT before all that he was the on again off again co-star of a saturday morning cartoon called Mission: Magic, a spinoff of the Brady Kids animated cartoon. They were pushing him as a teen idol at the time. Rick Springfield was also Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital.

BUT before all that he was the on again off again co-star of a saturday morning cartoon called Mission: Magic, a spinoff of the Brady Kids animated cartoon. They were pushing him as a teen idol at the time.

]]> By: mbrady http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457339 mbrady Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:28:55 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457339 YOU TAKE THAT BACK! YOU TAKE THAT BACK!

]]> By: target242 http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457338 target242 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:26:23 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457338 What i find so amazing and blows my mind: Rick Springfield had 16 top 40 hits....really? ...and here I thought he was a one-hit wonder...... What i find so amazing and blows my mind: Rick Springfield had 16 top 40 hits….really?
…and here I thought he was a one-hit wonder……

]]> By: KB http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457330 KB Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:42:36 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457330 Nope; that was Sam Jones (from "Flash Gordon") as the Spirit. Nope; that was Sam Jones (from “Flash Gordon”) as the Spirit.

]]> By: Mr Wesley http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457320 Mr Wesley Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457320 Was it intended as counter-programming, or is that just where it ended up? And who knew Rick Springfield had so many geeky TV connections. Wasn't he also The Spirit in the TV movie/series from the 80s? Was it intended as counter-programming, or is that just where it ended up?

And who knew Rick Springfield had so many geeky TV connections. Wasn’t he also The Spirit in the TV movie/series from the 80s?

]]> By: Tim http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457302 Tim Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:24:25 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457302 In Rick's defense re the short series run... The original "Human Target" was a summer series created as counter-programming for the '92 summer Olympics. It was always doomed to get crushed in the ratings regardless of who was in the lead role. In Rick’s defense re the short series run…

The original “Human Target” was a summer series created as counter-programming for the ’92 summer Olympics. It was always doomed to get crushed in the ratings regardless of who was in the lead role.

]]> By: Harvey http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457301 Harvey Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:08:34 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457301 I loved Rick in High Tide. I loved Rick in High Tide.

]]> By: Troy Brownfield http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457300 Troy Brownfield Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:06:23 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457300 "Hard To Hold”…? I hate you Troy." No, you don't. Otherwise you wouldn't have let me know you caught that. :D “Hard To Hold”…? I hate you Troy.”

No, you don’t. Otherwise you wouldn’t have let me know you caught that. :D

]]> By: Matthew M http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/01/16/human-target-returns-to-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-457298 Matthew M Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:01:04 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10674#comment-457298 "Hard To Hold"...? I hate you Troy. “Hard To Hold”…? I hate you Troy.

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