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The Toxic Avenger (other)
The Toxic Avenger may refer to: * The Toxic Avenger (franchise) ** ''The Toxic Avenger'' (1984 film), a 1984 American superhero comedy splatter film ** ''The Toxic Avenger'' (upcoming film), an upcoming American superhero comedy horror film ** ''The Toxic Avenger'' (musical), based on the film * The Toxic Avenger (musician) (Simon Delacroix, born 1982), French DJ and producer See also * ''Toxic Crusaders ''Toxic Crusaders'' is a 1991 animated series aimed at children, loosely based on '' The Toxic Avenger'' films. It features Toxie, the lead character of the films, leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. This followed a trend o ...'', an animated TV series based on the films * '' All I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned from The Toxic Avenger'', the 1998 autobiography of Lloyd Kaufman {{DEFAULTSORT:Toxic Avenger, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toxic Avenger (franchise)
''The Toxic Avenger'' is a multimedia low-budget superhero film, superhero comedy splatter film franchise originating with the 1984 film ''The Toxic Avenger (1984 film), The Toxic Avenger'', and continuing through three film sequels, a The Toxic Avenger (musical), stage musical production, a comic book series from Marvel Comics, a video game and a children's TV cartoon. Two less successful sequels, ''The Toxic Avenger Part II'' and ''The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie'', were Back to back film production, filmed as one. Director Lloyd Kaufman realized that he had shot far too much footage for one film and re-edited it into two. A third independent sequel was also released, titled ''Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV''. An animated children's TV series spin-off, ''Toxic Crusaders'', featured Toxie as the leader of a team of mutated superheroes who fought against evil alien polluters. The cartoon series was short-lived and quickly cancelled. In 2019, it was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toxic Avenger (1984 Film)
''The Toxic Avenger'' is a 1984 American superhero black comedy splatter film directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman (credited as Samuel Weil) and written by Kaufman and Joe Ritter. It is the first installment of ''The Toxic Avenger'' franchise. The film was released by Troma Entertainment, known for producing low budget B-movies with campy concepts and gruesome violence. Virtually ignored upon its first release, ''The Toxic Avenger'' caught on with filmgoers after a long and successful midnight movie engagement at the Bleecker Street Cinema in Greenwich Village in late 1985. It is now regarded as a cult following, cult classic. The film has generated a The Toxic Avenger (franchise), media franchise including three film sequels, a The Toxic Avenger (musical), stage musical production, a video game and a Toxic Crusaders, children's TV cartoon. In 2019, it was announced that Legendary Entertainment would be producing a reboot of the film, with original creators Lloyd Kaufman an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toxic Avenger (upcoming Film)
''The Toxic Avenger'' is an upcoming American black comedy superhero film written and directed by Macon Blair. The film serves as a reboot and "contemporary reimagining" of the 1984 film of the same name, and the fifth installment overall in ''The Toxic Avenger'' film series, and is produced by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, who also produced the previous films in the franchise. It stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Julia Davis, and Elijah Wood. Premise "Set in a fantasy world following Winston, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-X health club and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for. After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company, Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster that sets out to do good and get back at all the pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toxic Avenger (musical)
''The Toxic Avenger'' is a 2008 rock musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The book of the musical was written by Joe DiPietro, its music by David Bryan, and both wrote the lyrics. It is a comical take on a number of themes, including superhero stories, pollution, disability, politics, and the idea that New Jersey is inferior to other places. Since its first showing in 2008, it has been performed around the world through at least 2017. Productions The musical was first produced under the direction of John Rando at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey and opened after previews officially on October 10, 2008. The title role of Melvin Ferd the Third/The Toxic Avenger went to Nick Cordero. Audra Blaser played Sarah, and Nancy Opel played Mayor Babs Belgoody and Ma Ferd. It received a generally favorable press. The New York City premiere opened at New World Stages on April 6, 2009. ''The New York Times'' called the production "exuberantly silly", while ''New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toxic Avenger (musician)
Simon Delacroix (born 18 April 1982), better known by his stage name the Toxic Avenger, is a French DJ, songwriter, and record producer. His first success was "Super Heroes" that resulted in a contract with Iheartcomix record label. He is known for his album ''Angst'' released on Roy Music label on 16 May 2011. He also released the music video directed by Wahib for the title track "Angst". He also released a number of EPs, and has had various collaborations with a number of artists including Canadian act Chromeo, Robert Bruce of the UK act South Central in "Never Stop" featuring Bruce and music video directed by Antoine Wagner. He also collaborated with French rapper Orelsan, particularly in his 2010 EP ''N'importe comment''. He performed under a mask up until his 2009 EP ''Toxic Is Dead'', in 2009, symbolizing the death of the personality he'd donned in the group Ed Wood Is Dead. He was also subject of a documentary ''SuperHero 2.0'' broadcast on French music station M6br> Del ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toxic Crusaders
''Toxic Crusaders'' is a 1991 animated series aimed at children, loosely based on '' The Toxic Avenger'' films. It features Toxie, the lead character of the films, leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. This followed a trend of environmentally considerate cartoons and comics of the time, including ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'', ''Swamp Thing'', and the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures'', as well as cartoons based on R-rated properties like ''RoboCop'' and ''Police Academy''. As this incarnation was aimed at children, ''Toxic Crusaders'' is considerably tamer than the edgy films it was based on (although it nevertheless contained many adult-oriented jokes that would go over most children's heads). Thirteen episodes were produced and aired, with at least a few episodes airing as a "trial run" in Summer 1990Kahn, Eve M"Television; Cartoons for a Small Planet"The New York Times (March 3, 1991). followed by the official debut on January 21, 1991. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |