Public Domain Cinematic Universe

Public Domain Cinematic Universe

by Richard G.

Drama Science Fiction

Season 1

The Irregulars: Shadow Over Innsmouth (part one)

IT'S ALL LEAD TO THIS! The heroes of the Public Domain Cinematic Universe finally join forces: John Clayton, the primal polymath! El Don, the delusional defender of La Mancha! The revolutionary archers Robin Hood and Little John! And the insectoid adventurer, Ted Kord! Their strength, skills, and intelligence are the stuff of legend- but will it be enough to survive a town overrun by hideous, homicidal fish monsters? Find out here, in the first-ever crossover episode... AND the first episode to feature a full voice cast! Thank you to the following actors for contributing your time, talents, and voices: Nat Yonce as Rev. Obed Marsh Binza Q. as Helen Kauthar Harrak-Sharif as Jane Porter Chris Filipowicz as John Clayton and Little John finestsoup as Greystoke Capital Security Guard Peyton French as Jay Gatsby Dana as Sancho Panza Ricardo S. González as El Don Cole Netscape as Robin Hood Malcolm Russell-Nelson as Ted Kord Morgan Morganoplasty as Tracey Swift and Train Conductor #2 Aislinn Eros as Greystoke Capital Board Member Walt Llewelyn as The Reporter Sabrina Shulfer as Train Conductor #1 Brad Reed as Agent Huston of T.H.U.N.D.E.R.

The Beetle: Cult of the Dragon

Blue Beetle was one of the most pivotal figures of the 20th Century… specifically, the first Blue Beetle. The new one is a guy named Ted Kord, and he’s struggling to adjust to his new role. He’d better figure it out soon, because the lone survivor of a massacre needs his help tracking down a sinister, globe-spanning cult. For more two-fisted superheroics and/or graphic novels, check out these works by some Friends of the Show: Crashout, by Aislinn Eros: https://ashestoaislinns.gumroad.com/ Captain Marvel: the Hyperconfessional: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Lambdysphoria Emprise: https://www.tumblr.com/emprisecomic

Robin Hood & Little John: Fight the Power

Ever since he left the Marines, John Naylor's life has gotten steadily worse. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, the cops get more funding while social services get their budgets cut. But he's offered a chance to join a Marxist revolutionary front called the Merry Men, lead by the mysterious Robin Hood- will he find it within himself to pick up a bow and Fight the Power?

The Exquisite Corpse (feat. Chris Filipowicz)

Dr. Victor Frank was an expert in biological 3D printing and organ transplants. A burst of arrogance and inspiration lead him to manufacture an entire human body, complete with a nanorobotic immune system. But when his creation unexpectedly comes to life, he’s forced to grapple with the weight of his crime against nature- and if he cannot come to terms with having created new life, the exquisite corpse may bring about his death… In our first-ever guest episode, Chris Filipowicz shares a pitch for a contemporary version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, reimagining it through the lens of bodily autonomy and disability rights. The Alchemical and Occult Influences of Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/zI73-CpVKjM Aislinn Eros' Gumtree page: https://ashestoaislinns.gumroad.com/

El Don: Origins

Some men are born with the burden of great power, and the expectation that they use to protect the innocent and serve mankind... not Alonso Quijano, though. He was just a humble landlord from La Mancha, California. But a lifelong obsession with comics has lead to a nervous breakdown and convinced him that he's the world's greatest superhero, destined to bring about a new golden age of costumed crimefighting. Will he succeed in his preposterous quest? Or will he have to face reality? Find out in El Don: Origins, a contemporary reimagining of Don Quixote.

Terror of the Ape-Man

In the first full episode of the Public Domain Cinematic Universe, primatologist Jane Porter is on her first-ever expedition into the Congolese jungle when something- or someone- starts picking them off one by one. Will she and her team survive a jungle full of berserk gorillas? Or will she experience the Terror of the Ape-Man firsthand? CW: Gore, violence against animals.

PDCU Phase One announcement

Some life stuff came up and I had to shuffle the release schedule around. Fortunately, you guys will get a little something extra out of it 🫶🏻

Phase One slate reveal

In this dazzling premiere episode, host Richard G (any/all) introduces the Public Domain Cinematic Universe, lays out the rules, and announces the first few pitches.