References to other Marvel characters Iron Man is the only member of the Illuminati to appear in
full color. Behind him are Doctor Strange (clearly identifiable
by his mustache and cloak) and Mister Fantastic (identifiable
purely by his graying temples) and Black Bolt (identifiable by
the blue vertical stripes on his chest).
Several of Marvel's "cosmic" characters make cameo appearances
during the gladiator battles in the film: Adam Warlock, Gamora,
Pip the Troll, Star-Lord, the Grandmaster and a Skrull.
Although the Silver Surfer originally appeared in the comic
version of "Planet Hulk," due to licensing issues he could not
be used in the film (the same infringements are not on The Super
Hero Squad Show incarnation of the Surfer), and so the animators
substituted Beta Ray Bill, with the creators feeling he is a
powerful substitute who never had an animated counterpart and it
was time. A flashback based on the events of the comic book
Journey Into Mystery #83 (referenced in the comic book storyline
Planet Hulk and the first appearance of Thor) establishes Bill
as a character before his appearance on Sakaar, though Bill was
not in the original comic book story, as it was published over
twenty years before he first appeared.
No-Name of the Brood doesn't appear in this movie, because the
creators felt they did not have enough time to introduce her due
to time constraints, which also lead to much of the "Warbinding"
scene not taking place in the film.
This is the first Hulk film not to feature Bruce Banner (the
Hulk's true persona), though he is mentioned by name by Iron
Man. The creators wanted the film to focus on the Hulk persona
entirely.
Reception
Marvel Animation Age, one of the first sites to review the
movie, said "... the film’s story is so strong that it makes me
want to rush out and read the original comics... The real
selling point to the film for me rests on the fact that it tells
a very strong story. It has an abundance of action and set
pieces, yes, but manages to fit all that deftly into a really
well put together story."
Cast
Rick D. Wasserman - Hulk
Lisa Ann Beley - Caiera
Mark Hildreth - Red King
Liam O'Brien - Hiroim
Kevin Michael Richardson - Korg
Samuel Vincent - Miek
Advah Soudack - Elloe Kaifi
Michael Kopsa - Lavin Skee
Marc Worden - Iron Man
Official descriptions
SYNOPSIS
A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF HURT!
He was a monster, impossible to control, too dangerous to
ignore. So Earth’s mightiest heroes exiled him into outer space.
But now the Incredible Hulk crash lands on the distant planet
Sakaar, ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Sold into slavery,
Hulk becomes the planet’s mightiest gladiator—but his new
masters get more than they bargained for when he forges a bond
of brotherhood with his fellow fighters: crafty insectoid Miek,
ruthless rock-man Korg, ex-shadow priest Hiroim, and the
noble-born rebel Elloe. Unlike Earth, the desperate people of
Sakaar believe a monster is just what they need. But will the
Hulk be the one to save their world… or destroy it?
Make way for Marvel’s mightiest hero, as Bruce Banner’s
alter-ego takes on an entire planet after being banished from
Earth. This legendary chapter in Marvel’s comic book history has
continued to thrill comic fans ever since it was written in
2006. Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the epic comic book
and created a heart-pounding tale of intergalactic proportions
that stays true to its comic book roots.
The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc of Planet Hulk
contain a standard definition digital copy of the film as well
as “incredible” extras that include audio commentaries, in-depth
featurettes, music videos, a full episode of Wolverine and the
X-Men featuring the Hulk, 2 complete Marvel motion comics plus a
glimpse of the next animated feature film, Thor: Tales of Asgard
and more! Planet Hulk will be available on 2-disc Special
Edition DVD for $24.98 and on 2-disc Blu-ray for $29.99 on
February 2, 2010.
SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES:*
DISC ONE:
* Opening Sequence: Thor: Tales of Asgard
* Audio commentary by Supervising Producer Joshua Fine and
Screenwriter Writer Greg Johnson
* Audio commentary by Director Sam Liu, Character Designer
Philip Bourassa and Key Background Painter Steve Nicodemus
* “A Whole World of Hurt: The Making of Planet Hulk” featurette
* “Let the Smashing Commence!: The Saga of Planet Hulk”
featurette
* “Rise Up” Astonishing X-Men music video
* “Watch Your Step” Spider-Woman music video
* Wolverine and the X-Men: “Wolverine vs. Hulk” episode
* Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D motion comic
* Astonishing X-Men: Gifted motion comic
DISC TWO:
* Standard Definition Digital Copy of the feature film
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