Live-Action "Static Shock" Series

*TurtleTitan97* · 10-21-2014, 03:03 PM

http://comicbook.com/2014/10/21/stat...digital-conte/

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A series of live-action digital short based on the DC Comics property Static Shock is in the works at Warner Bros. newly named short-form digital content studio, Blue Ribbon, according to Variety.

Static Shock features the character Static, originally created in 1993 by Dwayne McDuffie, Robert L. Washington III, and John Paul Leon for Milestone Comics, the DC Comics imprint meant to increase representation of African-American creators and characters in mainstream comic books. Static, whose real name is Virgil Hawkins, possesses a suite of electricity based powers.

Static is best known from the Static Shock animated series that aired originally on Kids WB, and was part of the shared DC Animated Universe. Following the events of Final Crisis in 2009, Static – and the other characters from Milestone’s “Dakotaverse” – were introduced into the DC Comics universe, with Static joining the Teen Titans. Following the events of Flashpoint in 2011, Static received a solo series as part of the first wave of New 52 ongoing titles, though it was cancelled after just eight issues.

Blue Ribbon is also working on a virtual reality experience based on Batman: The Animated Series, a new Mortal Kombat series, and other projects featuring DC Comics characters, with creators such as Bruce Timm – possibly the Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles digital miniseries that will debut on Machinima, though that was not confirmed – as well as Akiva Goldsman, Reginald Hudlin, and Rob Thomas.

Seriously can't wait for this. Static Shock was one of my favorite shows as a kid.

*CyberCubed* · 10-21-2014, 03:10 PM

Never been much of a Static fan. I remember when his show first came out the KidsWb commercials would advertise it like, "Look, its the first black superhero to get his own cartoon!" over and over again.

Even though it WAS the first superhero show with a black hero, I don't know why they shoved that down our throats.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-21-2014, 04:56 PM

This'll be interesting to see what all they can do. Especially since it's gonna be a web series.

Leofan26 · 10-21-2014, 05:36 PM

Hey, if they can do that live action Teen Titans series right I'm all for this, I was once a Static Shock fan

I have no idea how those people are going to handle the static part but they'll be working with characters like Raven and Star Fire so

*turtlefanforever* · 10-21-2014, 07:45 PM

I liked the cartoon but just no. I want no part of this

*TurtleTitan97* · 10-21-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

I liked the cartoon but just no. I want no part of this

No offense, but care to explain why?

*Allio* · 10-22-2014, 07:33 AM

So...original comic design Static or Cartoon Static?

*TurtleTitan97* · 10-26-2014, 04:53 PM

Jaden Smith is rumored to be eyed for the role of Static: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=109983

*Cure* · 10-26-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

Jaden Smith is rumored to be casted as Static: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=109983

That would completely turn me off of this.

*Brodie* · 10-26-2014, 06:35 PM

Are there no other young African American actors? I was into it, until the Jaden Smith ****.

What about that kid from Everybody Hates Chris?

*Netkeeper* · 10-26-2014, 06:51 PM

What's wrong with Jaden Smith? I know nothing about him, but he really looks the part.

I'm heavily interested in this series.

*Brodie* · 10-28-2014, 08:41 PM

Probably the biggest problem is that he can't ****ing act.

*snake* · 10-28-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

Jaden Smith is rumored to be eyed for the role of Static: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=109983

Aaaaaaaand I just dropped it.

If it's not Jaden, hell yeah! I'd love a Static live action show.

*Raph's Girl* · 05-24-2015, 02:30 PM

Aaaaaaaand Jaden is confirmed as Static according to Tyler James Williams

http://comicbook.com/2015/05/24/jade...ames-williams-

~~Leo656~~ · 05-24-2015, 02:42 PM

Well, at least people know in advance not to watch it!

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 05-24-2015, 03:06 PM

As if Jaden didn't have a big enough ego already.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 05-24-2015, 03:55 PM

C'mon guys, he's not THAT bad. I kind of liked him in the few movies I've seen him in. He's not his dad, to be sure, but he could easily grow into a really good actor with more experience. But he could certainly work for this. And I'm a fan of Static. (He's one of the FEW DC characters I've really liked.)

*Redeemer* · 05-24-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

C'mon guys, he's not THAT bad. I kind of liked him in the few movies I've seen him in. He's not his dad, to be sure, but he could easily grow into a really good actor with more experience. But he could certainly work for this. And I'm a fan of Static. (He's one of the FEW DC characters I've really liked.)

Agreed he gets a lot of hate for no reason imo.
I thought he did great in the remake of Karate Kid. Honestly I thought they should have done a sequel with him.
But anyone who goes to prom dressed up as Batman is a fan in my book!

*Allio* · 05-24-2015, 10:31 PM

can't wait for his twitter posts, outta be another classic for jaden

*BabyTurtles* · 05-25-2015, 02:09 PM

Jaden is not that bad....I liked him in Karate Kid

I heard he was bad in After Earth but come on! That was directed by M.Night Shyamalan! and he has the power to make actors bad at acting in his movies....even Will wasn't saved.

I think Jaden will be fine as long as he has some direction.

10-21-2014, 04:56 PM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	This'll be interesting to see what all they can do. Especially since it's gonna be a web series. __________________

10-21-2014, 07:45 PM	#5
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	that blows I liked the cartoon but just no. I want no part of this

10-22-2014, 07:33 AM	#7
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,208	So...original comic design Static or Cartoon Static? __________________

10-26-2014, 04:53 PM	#8
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Jaden Smith is rumored to be eyed for the role of Static: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=109983 __________________

10-26-2014, 06:35 PM	#10
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Are there no other young African American actors? I was into it, until the Jaden Smith ****. What about that kid from Everybody Hates Chris? __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-21-2014, 03:10 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,883	Never been much of a Static fan. I remember when his show first came out the KidsWb commercials would advertise it like, "Look, its the first black superhero to get his own cartoon!" over and over again. Even though it WAS the first superhero show with a black hero, I don't know why they shoved that down our throats.

10-21-2014, 05:36 PM	#4
Leofan26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,306	Hey, if they can do that live action Teen Titans series right I'm all for this, I was once a Static Shock fan I have no idea how those people are going to handle the static part but they'll be working with characters like Raven and Star Fire so

10-26-2014, 06:51 PM	#11
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	What's wrong with Jaden Smith? I know nothing about him, but he really looks the part. I'm heavily interested in this series. __________________

10-28-2014, 08:41 PM	#12
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Probably the biggest problem is that he can't ****ing act. __________________ Stupendous Monster

05-24-2015, 02:30 PM	#14
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Aaaaaaaand Jaden is confirmed as Static according to Tyler James Williams http://comicbook.com/2015/05/24/jade...ames-williams- __________________

05-24-2015, 02:42 PM	#15
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Well, at least people know in advance not to watch it!

05-24-2015, 03:06 PM	#16
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	As if Jaden didn't have a big enough ego already. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

05-24-2015, 03:55 PM	#17
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	C'mon guys, he's not THAT bad. I kind of liked him in the few movies I've seen him in. He's not his dad, to be sure, but he could easily grow into a really good actor with more experience. But he could certainly work for this. And I'm a fan of Static. (He's one of the FEW DC characters I've really liked.) __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

05-24-2015, 10:31 PM	#19
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,208	can't wait for his twitter posts, outta be another classic for jaden __________________

05-25-2015, 02:09 PM	#20
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	Jaden is not that bad....I liked him in Karate Kid I heard he was bad in After Earth but come on! That was directed by M.Night Shyamalan! and he has the power to make actors bad at acting in his movies....even Will wasn't saved. I think Jaden will be fine as long as he has some direction. __________________