Len Wein

Len Wein

Born: June 12, 1948
Died: September 10, 2017
in New York City, New York, USA
Leonard Norman Wein (/wiːn/; June 12, 1948 – September 10, 2017) was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen.

Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.

Movies for Len Wein...

Chris Claremont's X-Men
Title: Chris Claremont's X-Men
Character: Himself
Released: October 26, 2018
Type: Movie
Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.
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Tales of Frankenstein
Title: Tales of Frankenstein
Character: Helmut Frankenstein
Released: October 19, 2018
Type: Movie
An anthology featuring four tales inspired by the Frankenstein legend.
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Savageland
Title: Savageland
Character: Len Matheson
Released: November 1, 2015
Type: Movie
When a small town near the Arizona-Mexico border is wiped out overnight, suspicion falls on the lone survivor. But a roll of photos the survivor took that night tells a different story.
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Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Title: Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2014
Type: Movie
In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past
Character: Congresman Davis
Released: May 15, 2014
Type: Movie
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
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The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Title: The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 2013
Type: Movie
A nice exploration of the samurai-ninja aspect of the story, including its roots in the actual Marvel comic books. There are the requisite interviews with the principal cast and crew along with copious clips from the film as well as some behind the scenes footage (including a look at that supercool metallic bed that the elderly Yashida lies on in the lab in his fortress).
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Title: Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Released: October 15, 2013
Type: TV
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.
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Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Title: Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Released: October 18, 2011
Type: Movie
The story of bringing Batman back to his darker roots.
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Title: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Character: Self
Released: November 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson
Title: Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 2010
Type: Movie
The origins of the Dark Knight's sidekick, Dick Grayson.
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The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with Stan Lee and Len Wein
Title: The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with Stan Lee and Len Wein
Character: Himself
Released: September 15, 2009
Type: Movie
Stan Lee and Len Wein talk about X-Men & Wolverine.
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The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
Title: The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
Character: Self
Released: July 21, 2009
Type: Movie
The history and impact of the graphic novel Watchmen.
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Batman Tech
Title: Batman Tech
Character: Self
Released: July 21, 2008
Type: Movie
He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of crime fighting weaponry ever devised. But just where does comic book science fiction end and scientific fact begin? What technologies are behind the gadgets in Batman's utility belt? And just how plausible is the Batmobile? Get ready for a real life trip to the Batcave as we reveal the secrets behind Batman Tech.
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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of 'The Dark Knight'
Title: Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of 'The Dark Knight'
Character: Self
Released: July 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
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Jack Kirby: Story Teller
Title: Jack Kirby: Story Teller
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2007
Type: Movie
A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.
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Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Title: Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2007
Type: Movie
This documentary we learn a little about Marvel Comics in the early Sixties and the development of the Fantastic Four and its characters. We hear about the work of Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the addition of new characters like the Silver Surfer, Kirby's departure from Marvel in 1970 and the influence of other writers and artists on the series, and changes over the decades.
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Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men
Title: Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2006
Type: Movie
This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.
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Title: Prisoners of Gravity
Character: Self
Released: August 21, 1989
Type: TV
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.