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Blogs
December 20, 2011
Anthony Bourdain's Comic Book Now On Pre-Order! Yes, I Said Comic Book.
Amazon.comAnthony Bourdain. Chef. Author. Travel show host. Novelist. And now a comic book creator?! The man who seems to say everything and do everything (His new show The Layover premiered a month ago) has written a graphic novel about "a renegade and ruthless sushi chef, known to decapitate pa ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2011
Final D23 Expo Details Revealed: Sneak Peeks, Pixar Stamps, Screenings
D23 is now just one week away and, oddly enough, I find myself getting excited. Of course, I am a Disnerd, but what I'm not a fan of is being stuffed into a room for hours on end with folks who go above and beyond being simple fans. Many D23 attendees will live Disney, much in the same way I live ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2011
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Debuts Comic Book Series 'Orchid,' with
Who knew Tom Morello wrote comic books? His debut comic series Orchid was unveiled at San Diego Comic Con last night, and it's an "epic fantasy story set in a dystopian future infused with Morello's class conscious worldview and the politics of street terrorism."Morello says "It's like Lord of t ... More >>
Blogs
July 11, 2011
D23 Expo Announces Arena Schedule
The annual D23 Expo (or "Disney Expo" for all you non-Disnerds out there) hits the Anaheim Convention Center this August 19th through the 21st.Disney just announced the arena schedule for the three-day event which includes feature screenings, celebrity panels, autograph signings and more.Look fo ... More >>
Blogs
April 13, 2011
The DOs and DON'Ts of Using the Nintendo 3DS StreetPass to Avoid Looking Silly
The greatest thing about the new Nintendo 3DS hardware has to be its StreetPass feature. This feature can very well change the way we play handheld gaming devices, and will encourage 3DS players to take their portable gaming into the public.StreetPass mode is activated when your 3DS is on standby ... More >>
Film
March 17, 2011
Planet of the Aping
Too many sci-fi references, not enough Kristen Wiig in 'Paul'
Blogs
February 23, 2011
[UPDATED: Event Is Tomorrow!] Jaime Hernandez, Author of the Love and Rockets Comic Book Series, to Speak at the Fullerton Public Library Next Thursday!
UPDATED, FEB. 23, 12: 27 P.M.: Here's a brief interview I did with Fantagraphics Books, the longtime publishers of the Hernandez brothers, about Jaime's work. See you mañana!ORIGINAL POST, FEB. 17, 1:27 P.M.: Last fall, I was invited to the Miami Book Fair, one of the largest in the United State ... More >>
Blogs
December 27, 2010
An Interview with Aquabats Singer The MC Bat Commander
After a five-year hiatus, the perennially goofy Orange County ska-punk band the Aquabats will be releasing a new album. Unless you've been living under a rock in the interim, you know lead singer MC Bat Commander (aka Christian Jacobs) has been busy creating, writing and directing the hugely succ ... More >>
Blogs
December 2, 2010
'Buy a Ladder': The Wit & Wisdom of Ron English
Eric StonerCulture-jamming artist Ron EnglishIf you haven't already read my enthusiastic review for "Status Factory: The Art of Ron English" at OCC's Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, then take a few minutes, read it and then come on back. Not only will it give you a lead on a damn fine exh ... More >>
Culture
November 25, 2010
Ron English's Telegrinnies, POPaganda, Camo Clownboy and More!
"Status Factory: The Art of Ron English" at Orange Coast College showcases the work of the culture-jammer extraordinaire
Blogs
November 1, 2010
What You Missed: Long Beach Comic Con, Zombie Walk, Dark Harbor, Haute Dog Howl'oween,
Mary Bell/OC WeeklyWhat'd you miss this weekend? We were all over town for Halloween festivities--the second annual Long Beach Comic Con took place Friday through Sunday; Long Beach Zombie Walk happened Saturday night. Then we paid a visit to Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary and cooed at all the pup ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2010
TGIF: We Can't Wait for Halloween Either, with Franki Doll and the Broken Toys, Dammit Janet, the HorrorPops and DJ Shadow
Today, the big SoCal comic book show that isn't in San Diego-the Long Beach Comic Con-settles in at the convention center, with a performance that evening by Franki Doll and the Broken Toys. Our featured Locals Only artist this week, Franki Doll is clearly all about the frenetic exhibitionism and ... More >>
Culture
October 14, 2010
Steampunk Takes Flight
Box Gallery celebrates the first trans-Atlantic flight with 'The Icarus Paradox: A Steampunk Commemoration'
Blogs
October 13, 2010
Anaheim Gets Comic-Conned Again as Largest Bike Show Stays in Sin City
It may not hold the cultural significance of Comic-Con's decision to stay in San Diego after thoughts were entertained to move the international geek gathering to Anaheim, but after hearing the cries of attendees, a decision was reversed to move the bicycle industry's largest trade show from Sin ... More >>
News
October 7, 2010
Disney's Hotel-Workers' Union Is Still Trying to Bring Down the Mouse
After some two-and-a-half years of stalled negotiations and street theater, a new labor deal still seems like Fantasyland
Music
September 30, 2010
Commenters Blow Up Heard Mentality
[Mental Notes] Controversial issues include Daft Punk at Disney, Dirty Projectors disliking jam bands and the question of an OC music scene
Blogs
August 3, 2010
Battle Report: Blake Lively Uses Comic-Con to Bring Out Her Big Guns
Katy Perry might have fired the first shot in this year's Boob War, but it looks like Blake Lively might be the one to fire the last one that ends it all.Our battle report shows who has the advantage.
Blogs
July 22, 2010
Come On Pilgrim: Eight Comic Book Musical Acts That Are Ready for the Big Screen
Besides San Diego Comic-Con, the biggest comic book event to happen this week has been the release of the sixth and final volume of Bryan Lee O'Malley's musical-video game-romantic epic, Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour.(Oh, and you might've heard that the series is getting the big-screen treatment fr ... More >>
Blogs
July 19, 2010
Local Cassette Review: Roman Candles from Yorba Linda
Beat Blvd. is Heard Mentality's weekly review of local releases. If you're an OC musician or band with something new to offer--vinyl single, full length album, CD, cassette--we want to hear from you! Send copies, along with any photos and PR material, to Beat Blvd., c/o OC Weekly, 2975 Red Hil ... More >>
Blogs
July 15, 2010
Chuck DeVore Reverts to the Geek We Knew He Was
John Gilhooley / OC WeeklyChuck DeVore waits while downloading the lightsaber app.When Irvine state assemblyman Chuck DeVore started running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate more than a year ago, our first impression was that he was an affable nerd running something of a jo ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2010
Coheed and Cambria at the Fox Theater on May 4
Andrew YoussefAfter Coheed and Cambria scored a coveted main stage slot at Coachella (as one of the few metal bands on the bill, no less), they come back to SoCal for a victory lap this Tuesday, May 4. The Fox Theater show in Pomona is sold-out, which means you're going to have to lurk around the ... More >>
Blogs
April 12, 2010
Anaheim Comic Con: A Comic Con That's Actually Happening in Anaheim
Flickr user clevercupcakesTiny titans.Though it's looking increasingly less likely that prior rumblings of globally gigantic Comic-Con International moving from San Diego to Anaheim will come true, Anaheim does have a comic convention of their own to look forward to: this weekend's inaugural, apt ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2010
Q&A with Long Beach Comic Expo's Phil Lawrence
Albert ChingRorschach and others representing at last year's Long Beach Comic Con.Despite being in the midst of a decidedly troubling economy, there are still a large number of people willing to spend lots of money on seemingly non-essential items such as old issues of comic books, statues of sup ... More >>
Film
December 24, 2009
[Year In Film] For a Former Video Store Giant, Not Such a Blockbuster Decade
Albert ChingRorschach and others representing at last year's Long Beach Comic Con.Despite being in the midst of a decidedly troubling economy, there are still a large number of people willing to spend lots of money on seemingly non-essential items such as old issues of comic books, statues of sup ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2009
Five Regrettable Music/Video Game Moments
Motörhead are currently on tour (including a stop at the House of Blues in Anaheim), they also play a role in upcoming action/adventure game Brütal Legend, out next week on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 (we got a chance to play it at Comic-Con this year, it's a fun, straight-forward beat 'em up wi ... More >>
Blogs
October 5, 2009
What You Missed: Long Beach Comic-Con, the Horrors, Disneyland Gay Days, Long Beach Kite Surfers
Keith MayThree Vs and a Kirby.A fun, fun weekend, friends: What'd you miss? First off: The first ever Long Beach Comic-Con! Comic books fans of all ages made their way to the first ever Long Beach Comic-Con at the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend, 10/2-10/4. Music Editor Albert Ching che ... More >>
Blogs
October 2, 2009
Headed to Long Beach Comic Con!
Comic books, here we come. We'll be at the Long Beach Comic Con at the Long Beach Convention Center all day tomorrow, tweeting and blogging and all that good stuff. Guests include comic book super-legend Stan Lee, Seth Green and the rest of the Robot Chicken fellas, and one-time James Bond George ... More >>
Blogs
July 17, 2009
Dishney: Tweets from the Park
Flickr user Donabel and EwenWhoa there.It's Disneyland's 54th birthday today--and none more appropriate of a day for our weekly roundup of some of the best--and the worst--tweets from the park that's only sometimes the happiest place on earth. There's plenty of the usual complain-y too-crowded, too- ... More >>
Film
March 5, 2009
[Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Luke and Brie Are On a First Date,' 'The Godfather,' More
Flickr user Donabel and EwenWhoa there.It's Disneyland's 54th birthday today--and none more appropriate of a day for our weekly roundup of some of the best--and the worst--tweets from the park that's only sometimes the happiest place on earth. There's plenty of the usual complain-y too-crowded, too- ... More >>
Film
July 10, 2008
'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' Is Mindless, Revved-Up
Flickr user Donabel and EwenWhoa there.It's Disneyland's 54th birthday today--and none more appropriate of a day for our weekly roundup of some of the best--and the worst--tweets from the park that's only sometimes the happiest place on earth. There's plenty of the usual complain-y too-crowded, too- ... More >>
Music
January 3, 2008
Aural Reports
He Likes to Score: Composer Hans Karl makes music your eyes can follow
Features
October 11, 2007
Youngblood at Heart
Seven years after leaving the industry that made him a star, former comic book wunderkind Rob Liefeld is ready for his heroes to be reborn
Blogs
September 8, 2007
SoCal Independent Film Festival: Nine Hours
Seven years after leaving the industry that made him a star, former comic book wunderkind Rob Liefeld is ready for his heroes to be reborn
Blogs
September 4, 2007
Comic-Con follow-up: See Naked CG Angelina for Yourself
No doubt some readers recall my description of the Beowulf footage shown at Comic-Con, featuring a photo-realistic 3-D naked Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother. While you won't see that exact footage until the film comes out later this fall, you can get a glimpse of all of Jolie, and much more, in ... More >>
Music
August 16, 2007
Illegitimate Shows
Helmet
Blogs
August 15, 2007
Give Disney Some of its Own Medicine!
While Anaheim residents desperately try to break the stranglehold Disney officials have on the town, some geeks recently announced the relaunching of an anti-Disney game. In Los Disneys, the company has taken over Florida. "Your job," according to the press release, "is to infiltrate the Magic Kin ... More >>
Blogs
July 30, 2007
Comic-Con 2007: Universal Focus/Rogue, part 1
Neil Gaiman and Henry Selick kick things off by announcing a special screening of some early footage from Coraline, their new stop-motion collaboration. It'll be later in the evening at a nearby theater, and passes can be had at the Rogue booth. Those sitting in Hall H all day at the actual panels ... More >>
Blogs
July 30, 2007
LYT in USA Today
Weekly investigative reporter extraordinaire Scott Moxley just informed me that our fab Comic-Con blogger - LYT - made today's edition of USA Today. His rainbow 'do is apparently a camera magnet. That's not too surprising. Couldn't help snapping a few of him myself. And Luke was sitting at Hall H ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2007
Comic-Con 2007: Iron Man
Oh hell yeah! Fuckin' Sabbath! YES! Thith ith cool, huh-huh, huh-hu, DUN DUN DAH DAH DAH, DUNANUNANUNA DUN DA DA DAH! Pardon momentary lapse into Butt-head-dom, but considering that the Transformers live-action movie failed to use the obvious theme song, one can never be too sure with Hollywood. Bu ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2007
Comic-Con 2007: Jericho
Surprisingly easy to get into this panel, which doesn't necessarily bode well for the future of Jericho on CBS. Saved from cancellation by rabid fans, it's gonna need more support to survive a full second year. I walk in on the tail-end of a panel for 4400 with Jeffrey Combs and blue-bearded Ira St ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2007
Comic-Con 2007: Of Paramount Disappointment, plus Jessica Alba and Peter Fonda
Damn, the lines here suck. Used to be that Comic-Con got bigger every year, and they expanded the available space to fit. Then the space ran out, and stuff kept getting bigger anyway. I wait in line half an hour for the Paramount panel, and don't even get close to getting in. Regroup. An hour later ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2007
Comic-Con 2007: Barking Mad
Dear Satan, what the hell happened to Clive Barker? I interviewed him a few years ago for our late sister-paper New Times LA, and found him charming, lucid, smart, fan-friendly -- everything you'd hope he would be. Today, I don't know what to make of him. His croaky voice and odd manner initially ... More >>
Culture
June 21, 2007
Use the Force
Art Institute professor brings Star Wars to the classroom
Culture
July 17, 2003
Wank Bush Out of Office!
Grant Morrison tells you how

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