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For today’s buzzComix incentive sketch, click here to view next summer’s sure-fire action blockbuster!
I hope you like today’s comic. I tried to put a little extra effort into it with the backgrounds and the rest of the art. I wanted to leave things on an up note because I will be away from the site both this Friday and next Monday.
Don’t panic just yet, kiddies. While it’s true I’ll be away on vacation, I’ll leave you in capable hands. I have some guest strips lined up. One of them in the bag is a comic by none other than Instant Classic’s creator Brian Carroll. It’s another I, Robot joke, but it’s a good one.
If there are any enterprising young artists out there that want to try their hand at a guest comic, I am currently entertaining submissions. You can e-mail them to me here. Deadline is Thursday at 11:59 P.M. Please nothing larger than 525 x 525 pixels. I know it’s a short turn around, but I didn’t want to get swamped with too many requests over the course of a week.
If I don’t use your guest strip Friday or Monday (and at this point there is still an opportunity for your work to be seen Saturday, Sunday or next Tuesday) I will definitely use whatever is left over to cover for me while I’m away at Wizard World Chicago, August 13 – 15, so don’t hesitate to show me your work.
Anyway, movie stuff.
Is anyone excited to see I, Robot? No one I’ve talked to has. From the looks of it, the film completely distorts Isaac Asimov’s vision. I’m sure there will be nods to his 3 Laws of Robotics here and there, but for the most part, this looks like a mindless summer blow-em-up. Not exactly the kind of description you would expect to see in reference to Asimov.
Not to explain the joke in today’s comic, but the trailers for I, Robot make what I’ve suggested in the strip somewhat feasible. Only Hollywood would assume Asimov was a Victorian and drop him into a story 50 year’s beyond his death. Average audiences eat that sort of convoluted tripe by the trough-full.
Remember when Will Smith used to “own” the Fourth of July weekend? How the mighty have fallen. This film looks like such a dud to me, I doubt it will even trump the huge amounts of positive buzz Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy has accumulated since it’s opening last week.
I, Robot is dead in the water.
In other news, still no word from Mike Deodato and his inclusion of a Theater Hopper poster in Amazing Spider-Man #509. I e-mailed him, but have received no reply. I’m thinking about posting a message to him publicly in a forum he’s known to frequent. I might give that a try later today.
Speaking of comics, be sure to keep an eye on the site in the next couple of days. I plan on posting information about where you can find me at Wizard World Chicago next month. If you haven’t already, start booking hotel rooms! I want to see as many of you in attendance as possible!
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Did Angelina Jolie end up getting that ChapStick she requested? I bet if you vote for Theater Hopper at Webcomics List, you’ll find out!
I’m writing today’s blog a lot earlier than usual. Tonight, I’m penning my missives at 7:00 o’clock in the evening rather than 1:00 in the morning. The reason for this is because in about an hour I will be seeing Ted Leo and The Pharmacists. (Yes, you should envy me.) So if today’s blog is still littered with the same grammatical and spelling errors you’ve come to know and love, then you will know that instead of hiding behind the excuse of exhaustion that I am terrible writer instead.
Not to continue too far down the path of non-related movie topics, but tonight will be the first time I’ve seen Ted Leo perform in 10 years. The first time I saw him was when he was in the band Chisel and opened for Fugazi in 1995.
This is not important to any of you, but it’s a thrill for me and I haven’t been able to stop talking about it. Cami’s ready for me to get out of the house and get the concert over with.
Anyway, movies!
I didn’t see Mr. and Mrs. Smith this weekend, but despite some scathing reviews, it seemed to do quite well – raking in $51 million dollars. Not bad. Usually the controversy of an (alleged) on-set romance keeps people away. Well, the people who aren’t interesting at gawking at the pair to see for themselves if the duo generates the kind of heat the tabloids accuse them of. I predict a big drop-off in the second week.
I have to admit that I’m curious to see what catches fire on screen. And despite stern warning to the contrary, Doug Liman’s films have always been enjoyable romps in my book. I’m eager to see what he conjures up here.
Ironically, I could care less about Jolie – although I admire the niche she’s carved out for herself in Hollywood. If you’re looking for dangerous femme fatales with a screw loose, I think Angelina is the first to call. She summons an intensity that most other actresses tuck away.
I’m particularly interested in seeing what Brad Pitt does in the movie. I don’t know why, but I’ve found him more and more interesting as time goes on. Like most men my age, I thought his turn in Fight Club was astonishing, but I don’t think it was until he made Ocean’s Eleven that I really started to enjoy watching him as a performer.
I think everything before that was Brad trying to be taken as a “serious actor.” Which is commendable, but he simply isn’t another working stiff. After Ocean’s Eleven, you can kind of tell that he decided to let the chips fall where they may and make his living “playing Brad Pitt.” Pretty much every role there on out could have been filled by anyone else, but Brad is in it because they need a movie star. Someone whose best character is themselves.
At least he’s being more honest with his audience
At any rate, I’m off to see Ted Leo, but I have a couple of things to mention.
First, advertisements. I know it’s a slow time of year, but really think about advertising with Theater Hopper. We can still pull in some good traffic for you.
Second, shirts. I have them in my possession, I’m just waiting for the online warehouse I buy my envelopes from to make their delivery. That should be sometime this week, so that means I should be mailing things out today or Tuesday. More detailed information about that here.
Third, if anyone knows how to make phpBB Fetch All work, drop me a line. I’m trying to bring aspects of the THorum out onto the front page of the site.
Fourth, my Audioscrobbler profile. If you have an account, add me to your friends list. We’ve formed a group for people who belong to the THorum. You should consider joining it!
Fifth, Bye, bye!
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