Length: 95 minutes Distributor: Universal Studios Home Video DVD Release Date: 06/03/2003 Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno
Plot: Incredibly popular during its run from 1978-1982 on television, The Incredible Hulk has become something of a pop culture landmark, with both Bill Bixby's portrayal of Bruce Banner and Lou Ferrigno's portrayal of The Hulk becoming virtually synonymous with those characters. In this, the pilot episode for the series, we see how Dr. Bruce Banner acquired his alter ego, The Incredible Hulk. During a research experiment on superhuman strength, an accident at the lab bombards Dr. Banner with gamma radiation, transforming him into The Incredible Hulk and beginning his long journey to rid himself of the giant green crime fighter.
The Incredible Hulk: The Televison Series Ultimate Collection
Length: N/A minutes Distributor: Universal Studios Home Video DVD Release Date: 10/21/2003 Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Susan Sullivan
Plot: From the opening notes of Joseph Harnell's haunting theme, it is obvious that this version of The Incredible Hulk is not a typical comic book adaptation. Starring Bill Bixby as the tortured Dr. David Banner, this series delves quite deeply into Banner's emotional as well as physical plight even as the show focuses on Banner's unlikely heroics as the rampaging Hulk. Mixing late 1970s camp with involving drama and suspense, The Incredible Hulk became one of the best loved shows of an era. This collection features 18 episodes chosen by fans as their favorites.
Length: 83 minutes Distributor: Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: 06/17/2003
Plot: These episodes from the 1960s animated series feature everyone's favorite green-skinned monster from Marvel Comics. In "Origin of The Hulk" we see mild-mannered Doctor Bruce Banner is accidentally exposed to Gamma Rays. As a result, whenever he feels angry or stressed, he changes into the Incredible Hulk. Contains four episodes.
Length: 189 minutes Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Release Date: 05/06/2003 Director: Nicholas Corea Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, John Rhys-Davies, Rex Smith, Nancy Everhard, Jack Colvin
Plot: This Incredible Hulk collection contains two made for Tv films, The Incredible Hulk Returns and The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk, that are continuations of the popular Tv show that ran from 1978-1982. Once again, Bill Bixby is Dr. David Banner and Lou Ferrigno his alter ego, the Hulk. In The Incredible Hulk Returns, the Hulk teams up with fellow comic book hero Thor to fight evil just as Banner seems to have found a cure for his big green alter ego. The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk finds Dr. Banner on trial in New York after being accused of assault by a woman pressured to lie by the nefarious Kingpin. Defended by attorney Matt Murdock, who moonlights as the superhero Daredevil, Banner eventually teams up with his attorney to bring down Kingpin after the Hulk escapes from jail.
Theater Release Date: 2003 Format: Widescreen Length: 138 minutes Distributor: Universal Studios Home Video DVD Release Date: 10/28/2003 Director: Ang Lee Cast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Joshua Lucas, Nick Nolte
Plot: The Hulk, adapted by Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon, The Ice Storm) from the Marvel comic book series, stars Eric Bana as Bruce Banner, the tormented scientist whose temper periodically transforms him into a raging green monster. Fellow scientist and Hulk-love-interest Betty Ross (Jennifer Connelly), shares a strange connection with Banner--both have abstract childhood nightmares that hint at a shared dark past. The missing pieces of the puzzle are revealed when Banner's unstable, mad-scientist father David (Nick Nolte) appears out of the blue, followed by Betty's father Ross (Sam Elliot), a military cowboy. Banner is ultimately trying to understand what it is that makes his strange and unpredictable metamorphosis occur, while his outbursts distract him, leading him out into the streets of San Francisco, to the Golden Gate Bridge, and on a tour of the American west's national parks where he unleashes his anger in violent tantrums. Posing a threat to the country that is treated like a natural disaster, the hulk attracts the attention of the military. They respond by chasing the hulk with helicopters, machine guys, and even heavy artillery, as he bounds away in mighty leaps, trying to escape. The Cgi work used in creating the hulk is funny and convincing, and the gorgeous landscape photography makes his presence all the more amazing. A vibrant color scheme adds to the film's visual thrills, split-screen editing breaks up the slower scenes, and the music by composer Danny Elfman perfectly punctuates the contrast between the soft love story and wild action sequences. While parts of the film recall the introspection of Frankenstein, the outrageous crowd-pleasing monster-military chases hearken back to King Kong and the Godzilla movies.
Length: 100 minutes Distributor: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: 06/03/2003 Director: Bill Bixby Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Elizabeth Gracen, Barbara Tarbuck, Philip Sterling, Andreas Katsulas, Anna Katerina
Plot: In this made-for-Tv movie, directed by star Bill Bixby, David Banner (Bixby) and his monstrous alter ego, the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno), challenge an international spy ring that's attempting to steal secret computer files. But will events lead to the demise of the Green Goliath?
Length: 58 minutes Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD Release Date: 05/07/2002 Cast: Stan Lee
Plot: Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, and John Buscema, who fashioned Conan the Barbarian and Silver Surfer, present this program designed to teach the viewer, whether expert or beginner, how to draw comics like the professionals. Beginning by teaching fundamental skills such as proportion, perspective, penciling, creating a dramatic mood, and using artwork to project action and emotion, these two masters move on to teaching such advanced skills as creating panels and dramatic action using examples from Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers as a guide.
