Our trip down Stargate: Atlantis memory lane continues as we dedicate August to SGA's third season. We kick things off with.... NO MAN'S LAND (301) The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Or, in this case, at the very least, a most unlikely ally. I've always loved characters that inhabit that grey area between black…
July 30, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club Reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Mystery Men!
Awesome! Fantastic! Amazing! All words monster use to describe The Mystery Men. Soundtrack. Some terrific tunes in dis movie. Terrific! On de other hand, words monster use to describe de aktual movie = Meh. Okay. And Didn't-make-monster's-eyeballs-bleed-so-dere's-dat. Movie offer promising premise of second tier superheroes who always being upstaged by top-tier hero, Captain Amazing. But…
July 29, 2012: Snapshot Sunday! The results of The Greatest Season-Ending Cliffhanger in Stargate History Poll! And lucky winners!
Today, I was up at the crack of dawn - ish, at a little after 9:00 a.m., so that we could pack up up all three dogs and head on over to the beach for the monthly Pugs on the Beach gathering. Lately, there hasn't been much of a turnout, but that hasn't stopped the…
July 23, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Steel!
Making fun of dis movie be like taunting Grover's cuzin Edwin, de one who eat candles and walks into walls. Too easy. And where de fun in dat? Well, okay, still some fun - but well below average. Monster have to admit, aktor Shaquille O'Neil be perfekt choice to play role of Steel. Who better…
July 19, 2012: The Comic Con/Vegas Post-Game Show!
No sooner do I return home than I am preparing for my next trip - this one to L.A. in a couple of weeks. Tomorrow, Paul and I get on the phone with our agent to discuss the specifics: when we're going, how long we're staying, who we'll be meeting while in town and, most…
July 15, 2012: Dark Matter at Comic Con!
I'm pleased to report that the Dark Matter signing was a rousing success. I actually made it to the booth on time, people actually showed up, and nobody standing in line stepped up to my counter to order a milkshake and fries. I met some great fans, chatted Stargate and Dark Matter, signed a few comic…
July 14, 2012: Comic Con Day #2!
"I've never seen so much drunk zombies." - Akemi walking home after drinks at the Hilton last night. Well, not really Comic Con Day #2. Actually, the second half of Day #1 and part of Day #2 as the festivities are ongoing. Today = my Dark Matter signing. Where: The Dark Horse Booth (#2615) When: 4:00…
July 13, 2012: Comic Con!
Whenever I travel, the excitement of the upcoming trip is always somewhat muted by the fact that I'll be leaving my dogs behind. I wouldn't mind so much if it weren't for the fact that the dogs KNOW we're leaving and get downright depressed. Bubba paces, Lulu tries to squeeze in as much play time…
July 12, 2012: One day to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Season 2!
Copies of my comic book series Dark Matter? Check. Giveaway items? Check. Girlfriend? Check! I'm ready for Comic Con. If you happen to be in San Diego this weekend and also just happen to have tickets to Comic Con, swing on by the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615) between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. I'll…
July 11, 2012: Two Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Allies!
Qu'est ce que c'est? Why, it's the Stargate: Atlantis ultimate box set. It includes the entire series PLUS a bonus disc with all new extras. I'll be giving it away to some lucky, random individual who comes to visit me between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. this Saturday at the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615). Whether…
July 10, 2012: Ouch! 3 Days to Comic Con! Dogs enjoying the Summer! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Inferno!
I hit play on the DVD and, as a fifth season episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia started up, I took a seat and tested the dumbbells. It was my triceps day so I figured I'd start with flat bench extensions, move on to overhead extensions, then to close grip press, and finish up…
July 9, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club Reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Spawn!
Ever have it when you need to write skript for movie, but tings are going slow so you invite Count and Big Bird to your place for drinks but you do too many jagermeister shots and one of girlz Count bring wit him slip roofie into your beer chaser and you wake up next morning…
July 8, 2012: 6 Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Michael!
Heading to Comic Con in a little less than a week to do a signing for my comic book, Dark Matter, and I thought it would be nice to offer those who swing by a shot at winning some cool giveaways. In addition to copies of Dark Matter's first issue, I'll also be offering up a…
July 7, 2012: 7 Days to Comic Con! A Stargate Reunion – of sorts! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Coup D’Etat!
So, I'm prepping for Comic Con, selecting giveaway items for the fans who will visit my booth - accidentally assuming it's a Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-related signing only to discover the truth to late! The gate will be shut and locked behind them for the duration of my hour long meandering reminiscences of all the places…
July 6, 2012: The Comic Con Approacheth! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Long Goodbye!
It's official. I WILL be doing a signing in support of my comic book series, Dark Matter, at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. NOT in the parking lot or out of my hotel room but INSIDE the actual convention center! WHEN? Saturday, July 14th. 4:00 p.m. WHERE? Dark Horse Comics booth number #2615. WHY SHOULD…