Tron: Saul Bass Style
I’ve never had any desire to see Tron. Perhaps I would have, had it been made in the sixties with a Saul Bass title treatment.
Iron Man 2: New [Yawn] Poster
Not even this poorly done, boring poster for Iron Man 2 has the power to make me NOT want to see the movie! In fact, I think today’s Iron Man 2 poster is even worse than this Iron Man 2 anticipation killer. Yet, I still look forward to seeing Iron Man 2.
Elmore Leonard Feels Justified
TVGuide.com just posted a piece titled Elmore Leonard: Justified Gets It Just Right. I’m happy that Elmore Leonard, who wrote the novella that the series is based on, is as happy with the show as the rest of us [on the night it premiered it ranked No. 1 on cable in overall viewers and in its time slot beat the broadcast networks among men 18-to-49]. I was was even happier to learn that…
…Leonard has begun work on a new Raylan Givens story which he hopes might inspire plots for the show’s second season, if FX renews the series… And if they don’t, Leonard says he will pen a couple more Raylan stories and publish a collection.
Jack Webb Schools the President on Health Care
I found this video of Jack Webb Schooling President Obama about health care, over at my buddy, Chad “The World’s 134th Most Dangerous Man” Hunt’s Facebook page. It made me chuckle because it works so well. So this one goes out to John Beatty, Rob Smith, and anyone with a sense of humor.
Darwyn Cooke & The Man with the Getaway Face
Richard Stark fan? Check.
Darwyn Cooke fan? Check.
Crime stories fan? Check.
Comic Book fan? Check.
Loved Darwyn Cooke’s adaptation of Richard Stark’s Hunter? Check.
Okay. If that’s the case, and you have two bucks and are going to attend WonderCon next week, then you may be one of the lucky folks who can pick up an…
…exclusive prelude to The Outfit, the second of Richard Stark’s Parker novels that Cooke is adapting… This 8″x12″ preview book offers one entire chapter of The Outfit and will be included in the finished graphic novel, coming in October.
What’s that? You won’t be able to attend WonderCon? Well, don’t fret because…
…the preview will be available in comic stores everywhere in July at the same low price and large size.
Be sure and let your local comic shop manager know that you’re going to want a copy. Check.
Walking Dead & Survival of the Dead News
Earlier today AMC ordered six episodes of The Walking Dead based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series. Frank [The Mist; The Shawshank Redemption] Darabont is writing and directing the pilot for an October premiere.
The red band trailer for Survival of the Dead is now available.
Garrison: World’s Most Dangerous Man
Francesco Francavilla recently posted a teaser for the third issue of Garrison. [For those coming in late, Garrison is the world’s most dangerous man.] That’s a partial look at the third cover for the six issue mini-series. If you haven’t already, you might want to let your local comic shop know if you’re interested.
Dick Giordano: Jack Carter
Today we have Jack Carter as drawn by Dick “The Brush” Giordano. I’m sad to say that Mr. Giordano passed away yesterday. Dick Giordano was, in addition to being an amazing artist, a true gentleman and wonderful human being.
This piece was gifted to me by my buddy, Steve Lipsky, who is also a pretty nice fellow.
UFC 111 Results
UFC 111 was last night. Here are my predictions and the results:
- Ricardo “Big Dog” Almeida vs Matt “The Immortal” Brown.
Prediction: The Immortal will put the Big Dog down. Brown by TKO.
Result: Brown lost via tapout making me 0-1 for the night.
- Nate Diaz vs Rory Markham.
Prediction: Diaz by stoppage [even if he takes a beating before doing it].
Result: Diaz by stoppage in the first round, so I go to 1-1.
- Jon Fitch vs Ben “Killa B” Saunders.
Prediction: The “Killa B” loses by decision.
Result: The “Killa B” loses by decision and I jump to 2-1.
- Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino vs Fabricio “Morango” Camoes.
Prediction: Pellegrino will earn the victory.
Result: Pellegrino earned the victory via tapout and now I am 3-1.
- Frank Mir vs Shane Carwin.
Prediction: Mir in an upset.
Result: MIr lost via 1st round stoppage and I drop to 3-2.
- Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy.
Prediction: GSP will arrest the outlaw.
Result: GSP wins all rounds and I end the night at 4-2.
60% ain’t great, but puts me ahead of the game.
Mir Dislikes Lesnar & Carwin’s More Dangerous
Frank Mir dislikes Brock Lesnar. Watch this video and you’ll hear Frank explain why.
Original video link: Fight Magazine.
Mir also talks about why Carwin is more dangerous than Lesnar and how both of them could beat him. The funny thing is, although I’m writing this several days before the fight, by the time you read this, we’ll know if Carwin was able to beat Mir.
Original video link: Yahoo Sports!
R.I.P. Dick Giordano
Dick Giordano passed away today. He was considered a legend in the comic business having literally done it all over the course of his long career. Many learned of Mr. Giordano’s passing through an e-mail sent out by his good friend and fellow artist, Bob Layton. Here’s how Bob broke the news:
Dear Friends & Colleagues,
It is my sorrowful duty to announce that legendary artist/editor/entrepreneur Dick Giordano passed away today. Few could ever hope to match what he accomplished in his chosen profession, or to excel while maintaining great humor, compassion for his peers and an unwavering love for the art form. His unique vision changed the comic industry forever and all of those who work in the business continue to share in the benefits of his sizable contributions.
I have been honored to call him a business partner, mentor and dear friend throughout the majority of my lifetime. We will not see his like again.
Regretfully,
Bob Layton
I’m honored to have met Dick Giordano several times over the years. He was always gracious and kind. As many of you probably know I have several Dick Giordano “Demolition Man” headsketches in my collection. Mr. Giordano did them in preparation for his work on the comic book adaptation of the movie. Last week, I received another headsketch drawn by Mr. Giordano. This sketch is Dick’s take on Sly as Jack Carter. It was gifted to me by my buddy Steve Lipsky [who also owns the sketch on today’s post]. I plan to post the Jack Carter piece with tomorrow’s update.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Giordano’s family, friends and fans.
Bob Layton is right, we will not see the like of Dick Giordano again.
UFC 111 Predictions
UFC 111 is tonight. That means it’s time for predictions:
- Ricardo “Big Dog” Almeida vs Matt “The Immortal” Brown.
Prediction: The Immortal will put the Big Dog down. Brown by TKO.
- Nate Diaz vs Rory Markham.
Prediction: Diaz by stoppage [even if he takes a beating before doing it].
- Jon Fitch vs Ben “Killa B” Saunders. Saunders is taking the fight on very short notice. He was prepared to fight on the undercard, so he’s in shape and he asked for the fight when Alves didn’t pass the pre-fight physical. I like Saunders, and really admire his willingness to step up, but think that Fitch will be a bit too much.
Prediction: The “Killa B” loses by decision.
- Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino vs Fabricio “Morango” Camoes.
Prediction: How can you go against “Batman”? Pellegrino will earn the victory.
- Frank Mir vs Shane Carwin. THIS is the fight that I’m really excited about. Carwin is a BEAST. He’s 11-0 and never been past the first round. How can I take Mir? How could anyone?
Prediction: Mir in an upset.
- Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy. The odds-on favorite is GSP, but Hardy does have a punchers chance. [Anyone remember Matt Serra?]
Prediction: GSP will arrest the outlaw.
If you want to see some different predictions and some cool art to boot, then check out how Ryan Cody sees the night going.
“The Losers” – Strike 1
Up to now everything I’ve seen promoting or about the soon-to-be-released movie, The Losers, has been pretty cool. Except for the tag line…
Anyone else would be dead by now
… I’m just not diggin’ this poster. Maybe it’s just me, but it looks like something for a kiddie movie. Am I wrong?
The Other Guys Are On the Move
This motion poster [on display at IMPAwards.com] for The Other Guys is really cool and pretty funny to boot. I love the possibilities.
The Expendables Comic News
If you’re excited about The Expendables, then you may want to check out this interview with writer, Chuck Dixon, who is writing the prequel Expendables comic.
