Exclusive Interview
June 30, 2019
Interview with David Cabeza
We had the opportunity in June 2019 to sit down with The Orville comic artist David Cabeza — discussing his craft, process, and what it means to bring the USS Orville to the comics page for Dark Horse.
When did you start to draw and when did you know you wanted to do an art career?
I started to draw very young, I think I was 5 or 6 years old. I remember seeing a picture of Mazinger Z in a magazine and told my mother "How do I draw this?" That day I realized that I was good at drawing. After college I spent 13 years in advertising and graphic design — then on the verge of turning 40 with a newborn child, I decided to leave everything and start drawing comics. It was the worst moment to make that decision, but you only live once!
What was your education / training?
I studied Fine Arts, but honestly it has served me little for what I do today. "Comic book drawing" isn't something you study in Fine Arts — that's something I've been learning for myself, reading and copying my comic book heroes, and I'm still learning.
Did you see anything of The Orville before they approached you to draw it?
No, I did not know about the show. I had to watch the first season in a hurry to know what I was up against. The truth is that I like it a lot — I have become a big fan! The test was two samples about the beginning of the script for "Krill," adapted to comics by David Goodman for the audition.
What has been the most challenging part of drawing the Orville comic?
Getting the likeness of the actors. With Ed I don't have problems, but with Gordon it costs me a lot! It has also been complex to design elements and characters that fit in the Orville universe — so the reader doesn't feel they don't belong.
What advice would you give to others who wanted to draw comics professionally?
Never conform with what you do — always try to improve with each page. This job needs many hours of practice. Be self-critical and receive feedback from professionals. Their critiques may be harsh, but those are the ones that really help you improve.
Exclusive Video
April 30, 2019
The Orville Season 2 Gag Reel
Planetary Union Network brings you the official Season 2 Gag Reel. Contains some NSFW language — viewer discretion advised. Property of FOX; any use without express written consent is prohibited.
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Exclusive Audio
March 25, 2019
Scott Grimes & Leighton Meester Duet
By popular demand — the full song-only version of Scott Grimes and Leighton Meester's duet from The Orville episode "Lasting Impressions." Property of FOX; any use without express written consent is prohibited.
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Exclusive Reveal
January 9, 2019
The Orville Season 1 Soundtrack
Planetary Union Network shares the Season 1 album cover and full track listing first. The 2-disc album was released January 22nd, 2019 from La-La Land Records. Composed by Bruce Broughton, Joel McNeely, John Debney, and Andrew Cottee.
Disc 1 · Total: 76:59
Old Wounds (1LAB01) — Bruce Broughton
1. The Orville Main Title 1:04
2. Shuttle to the Ship 1:54
3. She Requested It / Departing for Landing 1:09
4. Krill Attack / Shuttle Escape 4:14
5. Emergency Docking 2:27
6. Kelly Has a Plan / Asking Kelly to Stay 3:51
If the Stars Should Appear (1LAB02) — Joel McNeely
7. The Bio-Ship / Exploring the Hull 2:22
8. Exploring the Bio-Ship 2:45
9. Finding Alara / Space Battle 2:53
10. Dorahl / The Roof Opens 4:05
Command Performance (1LAB03) — John Debney
11. Distress Signal Received / Alara Freaks Out / Explosion 5:54
12. Alara Gets the Cold Shoulder / Approaching Calivon 3:52
13. Extermination Process Continues / Bortus Hatches His Egg 2:39
About a Girl (1LAB04) — Joel McNeely
14. Western Simulation 1:01 15. Asteroid Destroyed / Relieved of Duty 1:07
16. Arriving on Moclus 1:42 17. Trip to the Mountains 2:15
18. Tribunal Adjourned / Epilogue 3:27
Pria (1LAB05) — John Debney
19–22. Rescuing Pria · Dark Matter Storm · Isaac Saves the Crew · Pria's Theme
Krill (1LAB06) — Joel McNeely
23–27. Distress Call · Krill Attack the Orville · Bomb Found · Intruder Alert · Turning on the Lights
Disc 2 · Total: 74:58
Majority Rule (1LAB07) — John Debney
1–4. Lysella Wakes Up · John Gets Arrested · Ed Has a Plan · Bringing Lysella Aboard
Into the Fold (1LAB08) — Joel McNeely
5–10. Sucked In · Claire Breaks Out · The Fight · Claire Returns · The Attack · Claire Thanks Isaac
Firestorm (1LAB10) — John Debney
13–16. Plasma Storm · Alara Blows off Steam · Alara Hallucinates · Cannot End Simulation
New Dimensions (1LAB11) — Andrew Cottee
17–21. Damage Report · Krill Ships Approaching · Within the Anomaly · Engaging Tractor Beam · Mission Complete
Mad Idolatry (1LAB13) — Joel McNeely
22–28. Investigating · Emergency Landing · Searching · Walking Through Town · Spread the Word · Isaac Steps Up · End Titles
Exclusive VFX
June 14, 2018
The Orville Season 1 VFX Breakdown
Planetary Union Network shares an exclusive The Orville Season 1 visual effects breakdown — a look behind the scenes at the stunning space sequences that brought the USS Orville to life. Any use without express written consent is prohibited.
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