Jim Shooter

Acting

Jim Shooter

Born 1951-09-27 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

James Shooter (born September 27, 1951) was an American writer, editor and publisher for various comic books. He started professionally in the medium at the age of 14, and was known for his successful and controversial run as Marvel Comics' ninth editor-in-chief, and his work as editor in chief of Valiant Comics. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Shooter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films poster
7.2

A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! poster
6.8

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.

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

2014

Shopping for Superman poster
NR

An in-depth look at the history of comic book shops and how they and the people that run them continue to make a difference. Through interviews with industry professionals and the shop owners themselves, Shopping For Superman, explores the cultural significance and ever evolving relevance of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.

Shopping for Superman

2025

Chris Claremont's X-Men poster
6.8

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.

Chris Claremont's X-Men

2018

The Overstreet World of Comic Books poster
10.0

A candid and in-depth look at the creators, the culture, and the collectibility of comics.

The Overstreet World of Comic Books

1993