Jul 16, 2008 08:35PM

LBL Special: John Siuntres Pt. 1

John Siuntres of Wordballoon fame took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down and talk with me about nearly every topic imaginable!  We covered enough ground to have two episodes of material, and the first part is ready to go! 

 

Show notes would be a ridiculous proposition for this episode due to the fact that we bounced around so many topics, so you can pretty much assume we covered some cool stuff! 

 

I can't thank John enough for being willing to do something like this, and I hope everybody enjoys listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.

 

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Thanks again to John, and the second part of the conversation should be ready to go soon!

 

Cheers,

Christopher

 

Jul 15, 2008 07:32AM

Impossible Expectations?

At this point, one day before I get to see Dark Knight, there is no way that my expectations for this film can be met. 

 

I've read so many glowing reviews that anything less than a perfect film will be unacceptable.  This is the first time in my life that a movie, a niche movie at that, has wiggled its way into the everyday life of just about everybody I know. 

 

I can't have a conversation at work without it coming up.  As the relative expert at my place of business I get asked quite frequently about it.  People who wouldn't touch a comic book with a ten foot pole are as excited for this movie as I am.  This build up, and this anxious feeling in my gut is so invigorating.  I haven't felt this way about any sort of entertainment since the last Harry Potter book came out.

 

A month ago, I would have predicted a 65 million dollar weekend opening.  Batman Begins opened at about 50 million, so 65 would be a good jump.  At this moment, I'm more apt to believe that this film will open at anywhere from 120 million to as high as 160 million.  This could be the biggest opening weekend of all time.  The hype is infectious.  You can't escape it.  My coworkers are so excited that we spend more time talking about the movie than doing work.  This is incredible.  It's maddening that I have to wait until tomorrow night to see it! 

 

Somewhere along the line, this blog post got off track, but it doesn't matter.  This post illustrates how even something as simple as typing about this movie can send me down a path of awe and excitement.  This feeling I have prior to the movie can in no way be satisfied.  It's impossible.  I will be disappointed because anything less than perfection is going to be a let down.

 

I have 38 hours left.  I will be disappointed........but I don't care.  The hype has been a brilliant experience in and of itself. I want to see the film so I can end my anxiousness, but at the same time I want the excitement to continue, because it's so damn fun.

 

This poster adorns my cubicle at work 

 

 

Let's Put a Smile on That Face,

Christopher

 

Jul 14, 2008 12:06PM

Jamal Igle and Co. at SDCC

This landed in my inbox a couple days ago....

 

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For immediate release

 

Calafiore, Igle and McKone make their

stand at the San Diego Comic Con

 

New York, NY.

 

Fan favorite Comic books artists Jim Calafiore and Mike McKone return to the International Comic Con: San Diego. For the past five years, Calafiore and McKone have exhibited at the convention, signing books and creating goodwill with the west coast comic book fans that attend the show. The Convention, the largest of it's kind in the United States plays host to tens of thousands of comic book fans from around the world.

 

 DC exclusive artist Jim Calafiore is best known for his runs on Marvel Comics Exiles and the critically acclaimed DC Comics series Gotham Underground. Jim was recently announced as the Artist for the upcoming Batgirl miniseries written by Adam Beechen. Marvel exclusive artist Mike McKone joins him. McKone began his career at DC Comics with fill ins on Justice League International, and rose to fame with the relaunch of Teen Titans along side writer Geoff Johns. Mike recently joined the creative team on Amazing Spider-man.

 

Joining them this year is fellow DC Comics exclusive Artist Jamal Igle. Best known for his runs on Firestorm: The Nuclear Man and Nightwing, Jamal's work has been seen recently on the miniseries Tangent: Superman's Reign. DC recently announced that Igle is the new series artist on Supergirl.

 

The Trio of talented artists will be appearing at booth 4400, Hall F of this year's convention.  All three will be available to sign copies of their books, drawing sketches and selling original artwork at this year convention. Calafiore and McKone will be selling limited edition prints and Igle will be selling copies of his sketchbook as well.

 

For more information go to www,jamalIgle.com or www.JimCalafiore.com

 

 

Jamal Igle, future Supergirl Artist 

 

Jamal is a super nice guy, and Jim Calafiore is as well.  I've never met McKone, but I imagine he keeps with the trend set by Jamal and Jim.

 

Cheers,

Christopher