Comic-Con

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30
Jul 07

Sunday at Comic Con


Fantastic Four, originally uploaded by shindohd.

They’re young and good looking, so I wanted to begin this entry with this version of the Fantastic Four. While they’re not purely in costume, they have definitely have a theme, and these shirts are wearable conversation pieces outside of Comic-Con. I should have asked them for the ordering information because seeing them in these tees makes me want to get one myself.

I took many pictures of people in costume, but here are some of my favorites:

Pris and Roy Annie Lennox meets Vulcan Superman and Trinity X-wing Pilot

Pris and Roy from Bladerunner, Annie Lennox meets Vulcan, Superman and Trinity, and X-Wing Pilot.

The Blade Runner couple was so in character in their costumes. The Annie Lennox effect on this woman’s Vulcan look was very striking. The Superman model was absolutely hot and Trinity looked like she could kick ass! The X-Wing fighter pilot looked very good in his uniform.

The blond Vulcan is in the cast of the upcoming Star Trek fan film World Enough and Time, which also features George Takei.

Man Bat

This handsome guy worked for the Mattel exhibit. I liked his t-shirt.

Donkey Kong Player

If you wanted to relive the good old days of 1980′s video games, you could play Donkey Kong like this guy was. I remember Nintendo made a hand held version of the game (but this may have been limited to Japan). Does anyone remember the pocket version with LCD in the US market?

Greg Evans

Here is local cartoonist Greg Evans (not related) who does the nationally syndicated comic Luann.

Some quirky moments at Comic-Con on Sunday afternoon: a guy was giving free high-fives (and counting them), while two young women gave free hugs more altruistically.

Free High Fives Free Hugs

Every day at Comic Con was extremely crowded. Essentially, attendance was sold out. Here is a crowd picture to give an idea of how many people were at the Convention Center on Sunday afternoon.

Throng

Check out my other Comic-Con photos on Flickr.

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28
Jul 07

Eureka, Season 2: The Games People Play (Sneak Peak)

In Eureka, nothing is what it seems, especially banal things such as a noise complaint call. When Carter and Jo look into the disturbance, they find a scientist with an incredibly noisy machine with many gyrating components. Carter gets clubbed on the head after standing too close (not one of his smartest moves), and reality falls apart for him shortly after.

This episode is reminiscent of Star Trek: TNG’s “Remember Me” and “Parallels.” Like “Remember Me,” people keep disappearing into never-existence but Carter, and the history keeps adjusting where he experiences some alternate scenarios like in “Parallels.” The changed scenarious also reminded me of Sliders as well. How they handle continuity with Carter as the constant is very clever.

Is this all a result of Carter getting bonked on the head? Is Carter going crazy? Is the universe truly coming apart? Are parallel realities intersecting where they shouldn’t? Or, is there something else at work?

Overall, an excellent episode with some surprises in store. I just can’t give them away right now. Stay tuned this coming Tuesday, 9:00pm on the Sci Fi Channel.

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28
Jul 07

Friday at Comic-Con

Vader Miranda Arte Brut Vader Death Starry Night

These Darth Vader masks were among the fun things I saw at Comic-Con yesterday. Perhaps the menace factor is lost here, but Anakin would at least have a few options if he wanted to vary his appearance. My favorite one has to be the Carmen Miranda mask (absolutely hilarious!), but I like the Van Gogh mask on a conceptual level (and the pun is wonderful). There is a subtle option for Vader if he wanted something different yet remain intimidating:

Bling Vader

With subtle black glittery paint and diamonds at the vocoder, Darth Vader could get his bling on at any A-list party and still frighten Imperial troops into submission.

Jabba with Vampira

This is a “life size” reproduction of Jabba. I was hoping to get a pic without people, but many people kept posing in front of him, especially women. I figured if I had to get a pic with a woman, it might as well be a busty Vampira. Definitely a more fun juxtaposition than some others. Princess Leia had to be chained to Jabba’s throne, but Vampira’s willing.

Me at Comic-Con

Here I am by the Sci Fi Channel attraction. They had iMac terminals where you could check out Sci Fi panels and screenings, and this is how I got on board with the Eureka events. There was also a guy who passed out Laura Roslin (BSG) pins on Wednesday night and Nathan Stark (Eureka) yesterday. I took a few Starks – hotness times 4 or five.

Speaking of Nathan Stark and Eureka, I attended the panel in the late afternoon (which was very well attended). They gave some insights in what’s going on in the show’s storylines. Joe Morton (best known to non-Eureka viewers as The Brother From Another Planet) shed some light on Henry’s motivations and teased us with what’s in store. We also learn that one of Colin Ferguson’s favorite episodes is one that’s going to air this week. They all looked very good in person, especially Ed Quinn and Colin Ferguson. Both guys were hot, but Ed Quinn is much hotter in person.

Ed Quin and Sally Richardson at Comic Con
Ed Quinn and the beautiful Sally Richardson.

Sally Richardson, Colin Ferguson, and Jordan Hinson at Comic Con
Sally Richardson, Colin Ferguson, and Jordan Hinson.

Eureka Cast at Comic Con
Ed Quinn, Sally Richardson, Colin Ferguson, Jordan Hinson, and Joe Morton.

I later went to a screening where they showed the Eureka episode that will be aired this coming Wednesday (I’ll try to tease instead of spoil).

300 was heavily promoted the past few days at Comic-Con. The DVD’s weren’t anywhere in site, but people were walking around with paper Spartan shields and there was a screening last night at Petco Park. I haven’t come across the King Leonidas action figure with faithfully reproduced abs and package, but I’m sure I will at some point. Outside the convention center, there was a truck advertising 300. The DVD is released this Tuesday.

300 Promo truck

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26
Jul 07

Yikes! They’re All In San Diego

When Brian said he should call the legion of fanboys down on me (for Eureka spoilers), it occurred to me that they are in San Diego for the next few days. Comic-Con is going on for the an extended weekend (and it’s sold out), so there should be too many people for the San Diego Convention Center. I went to the Sneak Preview tonight, and there were tons of people in the Exhibit Hall. All the usual vendors were there along with the big players – SciFi Channel, Warner Brothers, 300 (DVD promotion), several major publishers, and some upcoming movies. Needless to say, the fanboys were in full force tonight. I wonder how many of them were in Brian’s network.

Here are some reasons why I should worry:

  1. Brian can provide them with online pics of what I look like.
  2. I plan to come to Comic-Con for at least a few hours per day.
  3. They may see me at Comic-Con and recognize me by the pics.
  4. I plan to attend the Eureka panel.

Reason why I shouldn’t worry:

  1. There is plenty of shopping to be done in the Exhibit Hall.
  2. There are plenty of promo’s to collect.
  3. There are plenty of screenings.
  4. There are plenty of panels.
  5. With so many kindred spirits under one roof, there is plenty of opportunity to hook up and get laid. There is nothing like geek love.

Life’s too short. I can’t live in fear of the fanboy equivalent of Al Gay-da (where there’s some overlap). Neil Gaiman is going to be there. I’d love to meet him for sure, sign my copy of American Gods.

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