Two nerd tastes that go great together: Doctor Who as Batman
Current Doctor Matt Smith delighted onlookers by dressing in a Batman suit for a play.
Continue ReadingJust how interested is Brandon Routh in Superman comics continuity?
Based on this photo of artist Jamal Igle explaining the whole "Superman renounces his citizenship"story from ACTION COMICS #900 to him, his feelings are mixed.
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Does anyone care if there are comics at a comic-con?
While we were checking out our ego Google alert, we found a response to our brief critique of a piece on the Anaheim Comic-Con that didn't mention a single comics type person. The writer of the piece, one Matt Patches, says he was right to stay mute on comics, because everyone expects to find comics and cartoonists at a comic-con so it is not noteworthy enough to report:
Continue ReadingAnaheim Comic-Con acting like they have nothing to do with Wizard
Speaking of con wars, this rather odd story from UGO goes on and on about how great this weekend's Anaheim Comic-Con is going to be, without ever mentioning of the fact that it is part of the Wizard World Tour:
Continue ReadingCaptain America reshoots involve New York, Nick Fury — SPOILERS
Chris Evans and Sam Jackson were doing something this weekend in Times Square. It is believed to involve Joe Johnstone, director of the Cap movie, although um, duh Cap and Fury, that could also equal the Avengers movie, which just went into production. So....since this is set in the modern day, you can kind of add it all up....and figure it out.
Continue ReadingReality Rocks Expo: The video horror
Just in case you wanted MORE evidence of how horrible a comic-con without the comcis would be, here is a VIDEO of that disastrous Reality Rocks Expo we told you abut that featured scores of reality TV stars milling around a bleak, deserted LA Convention Center. Current TV's Ben Hoffman files a hilarious report that reveals just how much reality stars revel in their vapidity. All that is missing is a little cannibalism and you'd have an outtake from THE ROAD.
Continue ReadingReality stars show bust may prove you need the “Comic” in Comic-con after all
While comics sales may be soft these days, one aspect of the comics lifestyle is still booming: the ever humble comic-con has gone from an affair centered on a few bearded guys in t-shirts sitting behind some yellowing longboxes to what is the modern equivalent of the county fair: a chance to dress up, take pictures, meet nerd people, and buy nerd shit. Comic-cons around the country are booming, with sell-outs, constant media coverage and enthusiastic reports from people of every gender and age. Despite this upswing, there is some grumbling among the original comics folks about how movies and TV stars are taking over the comic-cons -- and not just at San Diego where the Hollywood hype machine throws an annual three- ring circus/orgy of promotion. Reed Pop's shows -- NYCC and C2E2 -- have been traditionally lighter on movie panels and nerdlebrities signing autographs, but even the announcement of a few guys from Ghost Hunters threw up alarm bells. Plus, even at real comic-cons the major media coverage always centers on costumes and nerdlebrities -- and that's annoying.
Continue ReadingJohnny Depp strangely attracted to the Sub-Mariner
As excuse to find pictures of Namor (by Marko Djurdjevic) and Johnny Depp? Why not.
Continue ReadingStan + Spawn + Star
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Stan Lee got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this afternoon. Todd McFarlane was there to help, and The Hollywood Reporter caught the moment.
Continue ReadingStay away from us, Russell Brand
Skanky English comedian Russell Brand has a superhero dream, we're told. "I wore George Clooney's Batman suit. There were areas where his sweat had accumulated, which I would have had near me, so maybe I have some Clooney power soaked in by osmosis into my perineum," he joked. Please, just stay away.
Continue ReadingGothy, grown-up Hermione
It is nice to see that Emma Watson has grown into the lovely young lady we always hoped she would be. Now if she can just avoid drugs, bulimia and Noel Fielding. Maybe she can star in a comic book movie next!
Continue ReadingWe interrupt this blog for drool
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Tom Hardy, lately of INCEPTION, has joined the Christopher Nolan repertory company with a role in the upcoming BATMAN 3 movie. No word on who he’ll play, but women everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief.
Continue ReadingLiefeld shows off Liefeld pose for Penny Arcade
The folks at Penny Arcade are running "Rob Liefeld Pose" * contest to promote the Liefeld inspired video game Comic Jumper. And artist Rob Liefeld entered it himself.
Continue ReadingThere are many here among us
Share this link on Facebook!TweetOnce again, I’m on Watchtower duty here at Stately Beat Manor on Friday night. A tremendous thunderstorm rages around me, and I wonder, “Is this turret grounded?” Heidi continues to report from the front lines, embedded with the various tribes attending Comic-Con International: San Diego. It’s Raining On Prom Night Entertainment Tonight reports that [...]
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