lopezdash's Groups - Spout

Spout Group:Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:47:21 GMT

Group Name: Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema
Group Description:

Have you ever recalled a film from youth, then seen it again as an adult, only to gain an entirely new perspective on the film (and in some cases it is an entirely different film from the one you remember)?

Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 37
Number of Lists: 12
Number of discussion posts: 28

Spout Group:DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh!

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:01:14 GMT

Group Name: DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh!
Group Description:

“One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything rightly, until he knows that every day is Doomsday.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Created: 6/9/2008
Number of Members: 24
Number of Lists: 16
Number of discussion posts: 25

Spout Group:Michigan - Say Yes To Michigan!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:42:11 GMT

Group Name: Michigan - Say Yes To Michigan!
Group Description:

A group for Michiganders to congregate on Spout.

All in Michigan are welcome, but population dictates that southeastern lower Michigan will likely dominate.

Created: 6/2/2008
Number of Members: 17
Number of Lists: 10
Number of discussion posts: 20

Spout Group:CSI MIAMI - CRIME

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:09:15 GMT

Group Name: CSI MIAMI - CRIME
Group Description:

THIS IS ABOUT A GIRL AT A FRIENDS HOUSE BUT THEIR WAS A KNIFE BY THIS GIRLS DEAD BODY BUT HER FRIEND WAS IN BLOOD. WHAT HAPPEND HERE ?

Created: 6/16/2008
Number of Members: 3
Number of discussion posts: 1

Spout Group:Film Fridays - At Spout we watch a film on Friday.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:12:39 GMT

Group Name: Film Fridays - At Spout we watch a film on Friday.
Group Description:

staying informed to better serve the films and the community

Created: 6/26/2006
Number of Members: 16
Number of Lists: 10
Number of discussion posts: 39

Spout Group:Xaviers Super Cool Movie Group - you know you wanna

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 05:00:00 GMT

Group Name: Xaviers Super Cool Movie Group - you know you wanna
Group Description: jai guru deva om
Created: 10/18/2007
Number of Members: 1

Spout Group:Spout Customer Care - Get answers to your questions here!

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Group Name: Spout Customer Care - Get answers to your questions here!
Group Description:

Have a general question? Need help with some thing on the site? Have a bug you would like to report? Well then, you have come to the right place. No matter what you are having trouble with, we would like to help you find a solution. And maybe, through your own experience with the site, you will want to help other users too. That's what communities are all about.

Created: 8/1/2007
Number of Members: 79
Number of discussion posts: 513

Spout Group:foureyedmonsters - Talk to Susan & Arin about the movie and those addictive podcasts.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:42:31 GMT

Group Name: foureyedmonsters - Talk to Susan & Arin about the movie and those addictive podcasts.
Created: 6/4/2007
Number of Members: 322
Number of discussion posts: 56

Spout Group:Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety"

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:23 GMT

Group Name: Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety"
Created: 6/30/2008
Number of Members: 52
Number of Lists: 12
Number of discussion posts: 701

Spout Group:Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:52 GMT

Group Name: Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited.
Group Description:

A group of Spout's best reviewers.
Read the requirements.

Created: 6/20/2007
Number of Members: 36
Number of Lists: 9
Number of discussion posts: 451

Spout Group:Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:26 GMT

Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American.
Group Description:

At some point you just want more than what's right in front of you.

Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 30
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 92

Spout Group:The Documentary - A place to talk about the much overlooked genre of the Documentary.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:05:39 GMT

Group Name: The Documentary - A place to talk about the much overlooked genre of the Documentary.
Created: 4/2/2006
Number of Members: 49
Number of Lists: 4
Number of discussion posts: 53

Spout Group:Sound on Sight - Podcasts, movie reviews, interviews, news and more.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:03:03 GMT

Group Name: Sound on Sight - Podcasts, movie reviews, interviews, news and more.
Group Description:

Sound on Sight proudly brings you two podcasts each week. Voted best podcast in 2008, these hard working hosts cover everything from mainstream Hollywood films to noir, horror, science fiction, cult cinema, documentary film making and more. Look out for a new show added every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

http://www.soundonsight.org/

Created: 1/6/2008
Number of Members: 104
Number of discussion posts: 150

Spout Group:Zombie Obsession - Zombie Lovers, Unite!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:29:56 GMT

Group Name: Zombie Obsession - Zombie Lovers, Unite!
Group Description:

Join us to discuss your favorite or most horrifying Zombie Movies or just your most memorable Zombie Moments. From Funny to Scary to Gory to Bizarre...

Created: 5/28/2007
Number of Members: 104
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 594

Spout Group:It's a Wonderful Night for Oscar! - Devoted to everything nominated or snubbed by the Academy of Golden Guys

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:11:33 GMT

Group Name: It's a Wonderful Night for Oscar! - Devoted to everything nominated or snubbed by the Academy of Golden Guys
Group Description: Year after year, movie lovers and non movie lovers alike discuss ad nauseum the fate of films nominated for the utmost honor, the Academy Award. Some people watch it for the fashion. Some people watch for the haute couture. Some people watch for their fill of celebrity sightings. If you are a member of this group, you love everything about the Super Bowl of movies, especially the movies themselves! You love to make predictions, guess at the politics, discuss and dissect who should have been nominated and who should have won...or, you're just an avid movie lover that likes to pay attention. Come join the group!
Created: 3/4/2006
Number of Members: 41
Number of Lists: 58
Number of discussion posts: 226

Spout Group:Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations!

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:57:38 GMT

Group Name: Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations!
Group Description:

This group is dedicated to the idea that great movie recommendations can come from another person instead of some fancy computer software. So put our community to the test. And who knows maybe you will find yourself making some recommendations of your own, feel free.

Created: 9/29/2008
Number of Members: 77
Number of Lists: 2
Number of discussion posts: 192

Spout Group:Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:35:44 GMT

Group Name: Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film
Created: 10/21/2006
Number of Members: 216
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 1103

Spout Group:The Imagination of Fantasy - Movies that take us to worlds we can only dream about

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:21:53 GMT

Group Name: The Imagination of Fantasy - Movies that take us to worlds we can only dream about
Group Description: If you love to read books and watch movies about fantasy and the fantastic, this group is for you!
Created: 3/4/2006
Number of Members: 38
Number of Lists: 14
Number of discussion posts: 186

Spout Group:Trailer Park - The best part of going to the movies!

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:32:38 GMT

Group Name: Trailer Park - The best part of going to the movies!
Group Description: Discussing movie trailers and the films they make us want to see and completely avoid.
Created: 4/2/2008
Number of Members: 21
Number of discussion posts: 66

Spout Group:I Love Childrens Movies - For those of us with a soft spot for certain PG or G-rated fare.

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:17:29 GMT

Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies - For those of us with a soft spot for certain PG or G-rated fare.
Group Description: Truly great children's or family movies don't just cater to children. If you're among those whose favorite movies sometimes fall in the "family-friendly" category, you're not alone! Discuss your favorite kid/family-oriented fare here.
Created: 6/24/2007
Number of Members: 37
Number of Lists: 4
Number of discussion posts: 83

Spout Group:The Film Library - "Yeah, but the book was better..."

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Group Name: The Film Library - "Yeah, but the book was better..."
Group Description: Movies for people who like to read. Victorian novels, short stories, comic books, magazine articles! If it was adapted from a previously published work, it's fair game for discussion.
Created: 11/28/2007
Number of Members: 34
Number of Lists: 2
Number of discussion posts: 163

Spout Group:Movie Soundtracks - Movie sound tracks.

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:43:29 GMT

Group Name: Movie Soundtracks - Movie sound tracks.
Created: 5/3/2006
Number of Members: 126
Number of Lists: 8
Number of discussion posts: 155

Spout Group:Waterfront Film Festival - Midwest's Best Independent Film Festival

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:54:29 GMT

Group Name: Waterfront Film Festival - Midwest's Best Independent Film Festival
Group Description:

This group is all about sharing the fun of independent film in western Michigan. We can make lists of the films that screen and films we love as well as discuss the films and events we partake in of thee Waterfront Film Festival.

We can also use this group to help others on 'how' to Waterfront. Saugatuck is a small coastal town with big sandy dunes, great towny bars, several ice cream stands, quaint B&Bs, great shopping, talented artists, and the best quirky venues a festival could ask for.

** this is a fan site **

For more information, go to the festival website: www.waterfrontfilm.org

Created: 4/25/2007
Number of Members: 23
Number of Lists: 11
Number of discussion posts: 13

Spout Group:Coming Soon - New movies in theaters & on DVD

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:44:15 GMT

Group Name: Coming Soon - New movies in theaters & on DVD
Created: 11/30/2006
Number of Members: 55
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 134

Spout Group:Queer Cinema - From Stonewall to Brokeback - discussing the ins and outs of queer cinema

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:38:38 GMT

Group Name: Queer Cinema - From Stonewall to Brokeback - discussing the ins and outs of queer cinema
Created: 5/19/2007
Number of Members: 44
Number of Lists: 34
Number of discussion posts: 58

Spout Group:sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out!

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:23:18 GMT

Group Name: sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out!
Group Description:

Join the conversation, or start some of your own. Add to lists (help people find movies to love). Find people who love sci-fi as much as you, and decide the winners: Wolverine vs. Hellboy, Batman vs. Rorschach, or Transformers vs. G.I. Joe.

Created: 12/15/2005
Number of Members: 100
Number of Lists: 8
Number of discussion posts: 434

Spout Group:Mumblecore - a new generation of independent cinema

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:20:53 GMT

Group Name: Mumblecore - a new generation of independent cinema
Created: 10/17/2007
Number of Members: 28
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 11

Spout Group:Filmmakers Forum - If you make films, or want to, you should be here.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:18:25 GMT

Group Name: Filmmakers Forum - If you make films, or want to, you should be here.
Group Description:

This is a friendly environment where writers, directors, actors, editors and aspiring filmmakers can talk about and share ideas. Anything is fair game, technical questions, help with working out ideas or promoting your work.

Open membership, just join!

Created: 8/10/2007
Number of Members: 32
Number of discussion posts: 70

Spout Group:Introduce Yourself - Let's get to know each other!

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:08:34 GMT

Group Name: Introduce Yourself - Let's get to know each other!
Group Description: Whether you are brand new to Spout, have been lurking around for a while, or have been a long time participator, introduce yourself here so that we can get to better know the people we interact with here in this exciting community.
Created: 4/19/2007
Number of Members: 274
Number of discussion posts: 132

Spout Group:FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen.

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:44:57 GMT

Group Name: FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen.
Group Description: Whether we've just seen them or heard their name on the wind, they are fresh in our minds.
Created: 3/29/2006
Number of Members: 92
Number of Lists: 10
Number of discussion posts: 125

Spout Group:Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:56:55 GMT

Group Name: Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games
Group Description:

Play interactive movie games and quizzes, show off fun facts you know about film. Create your own games about movies, challenge others with movie trivia.

Created: 5/13/2008
Number of Members: 171
Number of Lists: 2
Number of discussion posts: 678

Spout Group:Forever Young - Addictive movies about capturing and recapturing our days of young

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:38:20 GMT

Group Name: Forever Young - Addictive movies about capturing and recapturing our days of young
Group Description: If you love those darn addicting teen movies, regardless of how old you really are, admit your guilty pleasure here.
Created: 4/5/2006
Number of Members: 22
Number of Lists: 10
Number of discussion posts: 33

Spout Group:Spout Feedback - Help make Spout better.

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:12:07 GMT

Group Name: Spout Feedback - Help make Spout better.
Created: 6/27/2006
Number of Members: 116
Number of discussion posts: 287

Spout Group:Online Videos - If you watched it online, you can discuss it here

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:01:20 GMT

Group Name: Online Videos - If you watched it online, you can discuss it here
Group Description: A group where you can discuss videos that you've watched online. If you start a conversation, please post a link to the video so that everyone else can watch it too!
Created: 11/28/2006
Number of Members: 43
Number of discussion posts: 33

Spout Group:Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes.

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:34:30 GMT

Group Name: Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes.
Created: 3/26/2008
Number of Members: 342
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 918

Spout Group:SXSW Film Festival - Spout's going. Join us.

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:45:36 GMT

Group Name: SXSW Film Festival - Spout's going. Join us.
Group Description: The Spout team will be at this year's South by Southwest Film and Intreractive Festival. There'll be podcasts, interviews, and reviews, all posted through SpoutBlog.
Created: 2/27/2007
Number of Members: 61
Number of Lists: 8
Number of discussion posts: 7

Spout Group:B Movies - B is for better

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:16:07 GMT

Group Name: B Movies - B is for better
Group Description:

B movies are like the original Not Ready for Primetime Players--funny, brave, brainless, learned, rowdy, rough, ribald, and dangerous.

B movies can be like a seven dollar bottle of champagne, miles away from the real thing but every bit as fun. (Semi-Pro)

They can be like absinthe, so bizarre you wonder if you're actually enjoying yourself. Nobody else will be able to tell you. (Eraserhead)

They can be like moonshine. Lightning in a bottle, you wonder how the maker captured it, you wonder if they even know how good it is or if they could do it again. (The Night of the Hunter)

They're like surprise hard cider. Something that's been set aside, and then you find it by accident, take a tentative sip, and it knocks you to the floor! (Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women)

They're like straight Yagermeister, the kind with deerblood and mercury in it. An acquired taste that never lets you forget how dangerous it is, and others can't fathom why you're in love with it. (Wicker Man--1974).

Created: 4/22/2008
Number of Members: 28
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 113

Spout Group:Anime Lovers - Watch More Anime

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:31:39 GMT

Group Name: Anime Lovers - Watch More Anime
Group Description: A group for anyone who loves Anime movies or series. Discuss your favorite anime, and recommend titles or get recommendations from others on what anime to watch. You can talk about anything related to anime in this group. It doesn't matter if you're a mega otaku or have only seen one or two Ghibli movies, as long as you like it: join!
Created: 7/27/2006
Number of Members: 224
Number of Lists: 9
Number of discussion posts: 575

Spout Group:FilmCouch - The group for Spout's weekly podcast

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:38:42 GMT

Group Name: FilmCouch - The group for Spout's weekly podcast
Group Description:

Created: 5/7/2007
Number of Members: 77
Number of Lists: 3
Number of discussion posts: 172

Spout Group Post: Film Content

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:53:39 GMT

Post Subject: Film Content
Group Name: Spout Customer Care
Last Post By: pratchettfan
Post Date: 8/1/2007 9:53:39 AM
Body: Is there a film on Spout that is missing some information, or has wrong information listed? Is there a film that we don't have that you would like to see? Post it here and we willlook into getting it updated for you.

Spout Group Post: Manda Bala

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:27:43 GMT

Post Subject: Manda Bala
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: JScott
Post Date: 3/27/2008 11:27:43 AM
Body: Manda Bala Directed by Jason Kohn. Starring Jader Barbalho, Claudio Fonteles, Helbio Dias, Juarez Avelar, Paulo Lamarao, Mario Lucio Avelar. Brazil is a nation where political and economic corruption and violent crime are a way of life for many, and filmmaker Jason Kohn examines some of the more unusual ways they manifest themselves in this documentary. In Manda Bala (Send a Bullet), Kohn's subjects include a plastic surgeon whose practice is dominated by the victims of kidnappers who lost their ears to their captors; a political figure who uses his frog ranch as a cover for illegal business operations which have made him a multi-millionaire; and an auto customizer whose specialty is bullet-proofing luxury cars. Manda Bala (Send A Bullet) won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Spout Group Post: Pick a Pair

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:08:27 GMT

Post Subject: Pick a Pair
Group Name: Movie Games
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 6/20/2008 12:08:27 PM
Body: If you wanted to pair two movies (not sequels) together what movies would you watch together and why? I'd pair The Bear with Grizzly Man. The Bear is a story of how an older grizzly takes care of a young bear who las lost his mother and how they just want to get along and wouldn't bother people at all if it wasn't for the mean hunters who are after them. Werner Herzog takes documentary footage from a man who was a self taught expert on bears, before he was eaten by them, and turned it into Grizzly Man. The other pairing I have would be F for Fake and The Hoax. In F for Fake, Orson Welles interviews Clifford Irving, a journalist who spent a fair amount of time interviewing a famous art forger, who could never be convicted. The Hoax tells the story of Irving a few years later when he created forged Howard Hughes diaries and sold them for fun and profit. What pairs do you have?

Spout Group Post: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2007)

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:50:09 GMT

Post Subject: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2007)
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: Smooth_J
Post Date: 7/21/2008 1:50:09 PM
Body: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2007) Watch trailer Directed by Cao Hamburger. Starring Caio Blat, Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Daniela Piepszyk, Liliana Castro. A twelve-year old Brazilian boy who longs to see his team win out over Italy in the 1970 World Cup match finds his entire world turned upside down as his left-wing parents are forced into hiding and he is sent to live with his grandfather in Sao Paulo's Bom Retiro district. Though his country is being held in the grip of a military dictatorship and the war in Vietnam is raging abroad, young Mauro can't seem to think about anything else but the upcoming World Cup match between Brazil and Italy. If Jairzinho, Pele, and company can just win their third World Cup title, team Brazil will earn their third star on the strip - a feat that no other team in the history of the sport has ever managed to accomplish. When his Catholic mother and Jewish father are suddenly forced to go "on holiday," young Mauro is swept out of his middle class existence in Minas Gerais and taken to stay with his paternal grandfather in bustling Bom Retiro. A multi-ethnic district in which Jews, Arabs, and Greeks all live side-by-side, Bom Retiro begins to heat up with World Cup fever as things both at home and abroad all seem to be spiraling towards disaster. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide From City Lights. Discuss!

Spout Group Post: Andromeda Strain

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:52:32 GMT

Post Subject: Andromeda Strain
Group Name: DOOMSDAY
Last Post By: indieabby88
Post Date: 6/9/2008 3:52:32 PM
Body: So what'd you guys think about A&E's 2-part mini-series Andromeda Strain?

Spout Group Post: best star trek movie?

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:39:31 GMT

Post Subject: best star trek movie?
Group Name: sci-fi
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 3/17/2006 12:39:31 PM
Body: what was the best star trek movie released and why?

Spout Group Post: New Home Page, Navigation, and Spoutblog design

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:17:14 GMT

Post Subject: New Home Page, Navigation, and Spoutblog design
Group Name: Spout Feedback
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/2/2008 4:17:14 PM
Body: What do you think? Let us know how you like the new home page, navigation, and spoutblog.

Spout Group Post: Summer Palace

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:29:28 GMT

Post Subject: Summer Palace
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: minerwerks
Post Date: 3/27/2008 11:29:28 AM
Body: Summer Palace (2006) Directed by Lou Ye. Starring Hao Lei, Guo Xiaodong, Hu Ling, Zhang Xianmin. A romance takes place against some of the most turbulent events in recent Chinese history in this epic-scale story from filmmaker Lou Ye. Yu Hong (Hao Lei) is a beautiful seventeen-year-old girl who is soon to leave the small border town where she was born and raised to attend college at Beijing University. Shortly before Yu Hong leaves for school, she gives her virginity to her longtime boyfriend, Xiao, and pledges to remain faithful to him. At Beijing University, Yu Hong makes friends with Li Ti (Hu Ling), another girl dealing with a long distance relationship, and meets Zhou Wei (Guo Xiaodong), a handsome student who soon steals her heart. Yu Hong leaves her relationship with Xiao behind to commit herself to Zhao Wei, and she's swept up by her feelings for him as they embrace the new social and economic freedoms which are being felt on campus. The empowerment felt by the students in Beijing come to a head during a series of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square; the protests have tragic consequences, and the excitement of new possibilities gives way to a feeling of defeat. Yu Hong and Zhou Wei are separated and the heavy hand of the state is brought to bear on the rebellious students. The first Chinese film to feature full-frontal male and female nudity, Yiheyuan (aka Summer Palace) received its world premier as an official selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Spout Group Post: Why Japan has a better school system than we do.

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:22:03 GMT

Post Subject: Why Japan has a better school system than we do.
Group Name: Post Your Playlist
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 5/22/2008 9:22:03 PM

Spout Group Post: MONDAY Eagle Eye Challenge

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:49:46 GMT

Post Subject: MONDAY Eagle Eye Challenge
Group Name: Filmgaming
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/22/2008 2:49:46 PM
Body: Monday Eagle Eye Challenge Eagle Eye (2008) (1) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (2) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) (3) Turner and Hooch (1989) (4) Catch Me if You Can (2002) (5) The Sting (1973) (6) Cinderella Man (2005) (7) Cold Mountain (2003) (8) Gettysburg (1993) (9) Wonder Boys (2000)

Spout Group Post: When I Find the Ocean (2006)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:33:06 GMT

Post Subject: When I Find the Ocean (2006)
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: Tenenbaums
Post Date: 7/22/2008 9:33:06 AM
Body: When I Find the Ocean (2006) Watch trailer Directed by Tonya S. Holly. Starring Bernie Casey, Diane Ladd, Lee Majors, Richard Tyson, Amy Redford. Diane Ladd Lee Majors, Bernie Casey, and Amy Redford star in writer/producer/director Tonya S. Holly's childhood drama about a girl who leaves her loving family behind in order to overcome her fears and set her heart at peace. The year is 1965: Lily Strickland lives in Alabama with her loving mother Jenny (Redford) and her caring grandparents Thomas (Majors) and Edna (Ladd). Lily's father disappeared at sea years ago, yet his independent spirit lives on in the young girl who never lost her belief in dreams. After her husband died, Lily's mother refused to open her heart to another man. Only recently has Jenny allowed another man into her life, but Dean (Richard Tyson) has secrets that only Lily knows about. Lily may have never gotten the chance to say goodbye to her father, but now she feels him calling to her from the sea. Summoning the courage to strike out from her safe environment and seek out the answers that she cannot find at home, Lily befriends a kindly tugboat captain named Amos (Casey and sets out with her dog on the adventure of a lifetime. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide Discuss!

Spout Group Post: I F*cking Hate You

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:55:54 GMT

Post Subject: I F*cking Hate You
Group Name: From Here To Awesome
Last Post By: zakforsman
Post Date: 5/29/2008 2:55:54 PM
Body: I was browsing the FHTA site, and stubmled across "I F*cking Hate You." In the submission vide, actor John T. Woods describes the film as "the story of a guy that's so much in love with a girl that he has no idea how to explain it to her." I'm not sure how this dynamic plays out in the film, but the description of Ron's relationsihp dilemmma harkens back to the way adolescent males approach members of the opposite sex, beginning in kindergarten (hit her, she has 'cooties,' etc). If men in their 20s can't properly express their emotions and substitute the adult relationship talks with silly gimmicks, then that's a problem. Some 40% of twenty-somethings came from broken homes, while most came from families in which both parents worked, perhaps stunting the type of emotional growth that young people need. Maybe I'm reading too much into the preview, but hey - it got me talking. Description: A raw, compelling glimpse into a young man's charmingly ill-conceived scheme to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend. Ron (John T. Woods in a breakout performance) lures Carol (played by the charming and beautiful Marion Kerr) back to his apartment under the pretense that he is going to return her favorite mug. When it seems this will be their last moment together, Ron desperately maneuvers to strike a chord with her in his own uniquely heartfelt way. Ain't It Cool News has hailed it as "Brilliant" and Rogue Cinema praised the film as "A Beautiful Little Movie...Funny and Touching" YouTube submission video

Spout Group Post: hellboy revisited

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 05:11:54 GMT

Post Subject: hellboy revisited
Group Name: sci-fi
Last Post By: indieabby88
Post Date: 3/14/2006 1:11:54 AM
Body: after hearing that Hellboy 2 will be in production soon, i had to dig this old favorite out again for another go.this is one of those "background" movies for me. I can put it on and do other stuff and just be mildly distracted by the film because I know it so well. i really need to go back and read the comics someday. i miss the dark-heroic characters of the comic.

Spout Group Post: Sci-Fi Movies, A-Z

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:53:28 GMT

Post Subject: Sci-Fi Movies, A-Z
Group Name: Movie Games
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 5/20/2008 1:53:28 PM
Body: Armageddon

Spout Group Post: West Michiagn Film Office has 12 projects

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:29:21 GMT

Post Subject: West Michiagn Film Office has 12 projects
Group Name: Michigan
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/21/2008 2:29:21 PM
Body: By John Serba The Grand Rapids Press A dozen projects, eh? That's how many potential films Rick Hert has on his plate as head of the West Michigan Film Office, a newly formed arm of the West Michigan Tourist Association. As executive director of the WMTA, selling the area's photographic assets to filmmakers is something Hert has done before -- but never so much as he is now. "I've been working weekends to keep up with everything," he said last week. That's a common predicament. Janet Lockwood, head of the Michigan Film Office in Lansing, left a phone message at 9 one night: "I do work long hours," she said. "I'm delighted there's a West Michigan Film Office now. We've been working with Rick Hert and the WMTA for ever so long -- he has been helping us without any particular affiliation as a film office." The West Michigan Film Office is a separate entity from the government-run Michigan Film Office. And the West Michigan Tourist Association is a long-standing nonprofit, privately funded organization in Grand Rapids. It has helped filmmakers who have come to the area before, including for 2002's "Road to Perdition," starring Tom Hanks. So last week's announcement regarding the WMFO is a formality, and a reaction to reality: In the wake of the state's new tax incentives, moviemakers are seriously considering shooting their films in the area. Hert could talk only vaguely about what work could come to West Michigan in the coming months. "We really needed an office to advocate for our side of the state," he said. "I just did some scouting for a low-budget horror film, and we'll be doing a lot of commercials. "I can tell you about this one, because we lost it: 'Red Sonja,' Robert Rodriguez's new $25 million project. We didn't have what he was looking for here -- but a lot of filmmakers are looking at Michigan first." Hert anticipated between 12 and 16 films could be shot in the area annually, to the tune of tens of millions of dollars for West Michigan. Lockwood concurred. "It's a good thing for West Michigan," she said. "Producers like having a film commission handy -- boots on the ground, as it were. This is a win-win situation." Source: MLive

Spout Group Post: Variety: Comic-Con expands its reach

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:57:20 GMT

Post Subject: Variety: Comic-Con expands its reach
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/21/2008 10:57:20 AM
Body: Superman, Batman and the Hulk have long been welcome at Comic-Con, the annual San Diego confab where comicbook enthusiasts gather to geek out over the latest in genre entertainment (or "the popular arts," as the event's organizers call it).But Hollywood has been relatively slow to realize Comic-Con's potential as a launching pad for other forms of mainstream entertainment. Expect a major shift this year, as fewer-than-usual superhero pics ("Watchmen," "The Spirit" and "Punisher") make room for everything from comedies like "Tropic Thunder" and "Pineapple Express" to such family-friendly fare as "Land of the Lost" and "Race to Witch Mountain.""The same audience that likes genre movies likes comedy," says producer Peter Safran, who will push his Carmen Electra-starring "Disaster Movie" spoof in San Diego. "It's the right audience. There are few places you can go that have a targeted demographic."The hardcore fanboys won't feel left out, however. For sci-fi enthusiasts, there's the animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Terminator Salvation" and redo of "The Day the Earth Stood Still," plus horror buffs have the relaunch of "The Wolfman," Alexandre Aja-helmed "Mirrors" and latest "Saw" installment to look forward to. Even teen girls have "Twilight."Hollywood has finally caught on that Comic-Con is the ShoWest for fans, a place where studios can tout their upcoming slate by teasing exclusive footage and trotting out big stars to greet the crowds. It's an odd mix of tastemakers: Some come dressed as their favorite characters, others bring the entire family or plan their vacations around the event, and all seem eager to tell anyone who will listen what they think about what they've seen. That gives studios a one-stop opportunity to reach out to their target demographic and shape the early buzz, especially across the Internet."They're the first people to buy tickets, the first to buy the merchandise, the DVDs, the toys, the videogames," says Jeff Walker, a longtime consultant to the studios when it comes to planning convention presentations. "They're the hardcore fans everyone wants on their side."And yet, the crowd's enthusiasm has been broad since the beginning, says Comic-Con's marketing director David Glanzer, who cites an early appearance by Frank Capra as evidence of fans' ecumenical taste. It was only in subsequent years that marketers pigeonholed the event as a platform for genre film.George Lucas sent a group to promote the first "Star Wars," for example. "Our message was always, 'Genre films are great and deserving of special recognition,' " Glanzer says.Over the years, the number and variety of films seeking exposure at the Con has expanded steadily. Today, the event draws such celebs as Hugh Jackman, Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr. as well as behind-the-camera names like J.J. Abrams, Zack Snyder and Guillermo del Toro. Read more...

Spout Group Post: June 25, 2008: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:16:54 GMT

Post Subject: June 25, 2008: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Group Name: Movie Watchin Wednesday
Last Post By: dave
Post Date: 6/27/2008 2:16:54 PM
Body: The movie we will be watching today: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired. The film will be preceeded by an excerpt from: FilmCouch #73 - Be careful what you laugh at  Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, The Promotion

Spout Group Post: Comic-Con 2008 Autograph Schedule

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:45:03 GMT

Post Subject: Comic-Con 2008 Autograph Schedule
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/14/2008 10:45:03 AM
Body: The schedule is now online, and pasted below for your convinience. The "Autograph Area" is located upstairs in the Sails Pavilion. Some are signing right after their spotlight panel, so check the program grid daily. The Autograph Area is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. No autograph sessions will be held before or after these times, but fans are welcome to come on up and get in line when the convention hall opens. Anyone signing at Comic-Con, in the Sails area or on the Exhibit Hall floor, even those exhibitors who will be charging a fee, must sign one copy of the Souvenir Program Book for any fan at no charge. Limited Signings The following signings require either tickets or specific items. Line ticket drawings are held in the Autograph Area. Attack of the Show Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn Line ticket drawing at 9:45 am on Saturday Saturday AA2 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Avatar: The Last Airbender Bryan Konietzko, Michael DiMartino Line ticket drawing at 10:00 am on Saturday Saturday AA4 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Deepak Chopra Author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment Item must be purchased at Virgin Comics booth (#2229) to be admitted into autograph line Sunday AA1 1:30 pm–2:15 pm Randy Couture Actor, Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior Line ticket drawing at 9:45 am on Saturday Friday AA2 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Doctor Who/Torchwood Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, Steven Moffat, Naoko Mori Line ticket drawing at 10:00 am on Thursday Thursday AA2 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Dean Koontz Author, Odd Hours, In Odd We Trust Line ticket drawing at 10:30 am on Saturday Saturday AA3 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Hiro Mashima Author, Fairy Tail, Rave Master Line tickets to be given away at Random House Booth (#1128) Saturday AA1 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Method Man Method Man, David Atchison, Stanford Greene Line ticket drawing at 9:30 am on Saturday Saturday AA3 11:30 am–12:00 pm Grant Morrison Writer, New X-Men, All Star Superman, Final Crisis Item must be purchased at Virgin Comics booth (#2229) to be admitted into autograph line Sunday AA2 1:30 pm–2:15 pm MythBusters Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage Line ticket drawing at 11:00 am on Saturday Saturday AA4 5:30 pm–7:00 pm The Simpsons Matt Groening, Mike Anderson, Bill Morrison Line Ticket Drawing to be held Saturday 10:45 am in Autograph Area Saturday AA4 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Spaced Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright Line ticket drawing at 10:00 am on Friday Friday AA6 1:15 pm–2:15 pm Group Signings (most follow panels with the featured titles) ( Last modified on: Sun, Jul 13, 11:26 pm ) Costume Designers: Designing for Feature Films Michael Denison, Michael Wilkenson, Isis Mussenden, Laura Jean Shannon, Rebecca Bentjen Saturday AA6 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Costume Designers: Designing for Television Productions Roland Sanchez, Shawna Trpcic, Cynthia Bergstrom, Debra McGuire, Amanda Friedland Thursday AA3 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Costume Illustrators, Production Illustrators and Concept & Storyboard Artists Oksana Nedavniaya, Phillip Boutte Jr., Felipe Sanchez, Christian Cordella, William David Hogan, Ricardo Delgado, Jeff Errico, Tim Burgard, Mark Moretti, Trevor Goring Friday AA5 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Farscape David Franklin, Gigi Edgley Friday AA10 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA17 11:00 am–3:00 pm The Guild Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh, Amy Okuda, Vincent Caso Saturday AA11 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Hey Kids the First One's in the Library Martin Baynton, P. J. Haarsma, D. J. MacHale, Rebecca Moesta, James Owen, Michael Reisman Friday AA4 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Jim Warren (publisher, Famous Monsters of Filmland) and Verne Langdon (Hollywood makeup artist) Friday AA4 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Ladies of the Evil Dead Theresa Tilly, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker Thursday AA11 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA15 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA10 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA14 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Looking at Our World: Eye on the Future Robert J. Sawyer, Ann Aguirre, Tobias S. Buckell, William C. Dietz, Alan Dean Foster, Charles Stross, John Zakour Saturday AA1 11:00 am–12:00 pm Looking at Our World: Eye on the Past Connie Willis, Jacqueline Carey, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Naomi Novik, Jess Winfield Thursday AA6 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Looking at Our World: Eye on the Present Kelley Armstrong, L. A. Banks, Kate Brallier, Marjorie M. Liu, C. E. Murphy, Justine Musk, Lilith Saintcrow, Samantha Sommersby Friday AA4 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Mystery Science Theater 3000/rifftrax.com Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett Thursday AA4 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Mythology, Secret Societies and Lost Civilizations Alex Archer, Thomas Greanias, Christopher Moore, Thomas Sniegoski, Michael Spradlin Friday AA1 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Playing God Jim Butcher, Chris Evans, Lynn Flewelling, David Keck, Jenna Rhodes, Eldon Thompson Saturday AA2 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Primeval Douglas Henshall, Juliet Aubrey, Karl Theobald Friday AA3 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Red Sonja Doug Aarniokoski, Robert Rodriguez, Rose McGowan Thursday AA3 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Resurrection Mary Kevin G. Schmidt, Pamela Jean, Richard Riehle, Kyle Davis, Lauren Storm, Charlie Schlatter Thursday AA7 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA5 11:00 am–2:00 pm S&S Graphic Novels Hope Larson, Adam Gallardo, Tony Demog, Jeffrey Brown, Ariel Schrag Friday AA1 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Superhero Superfiction Kevin J. Anderson, Michael Carroll, Professor Christopher Chambers, Vicki Pettersson, Gary Phillips, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Caroline Spector, Doselle Young Thursday AA5 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Things that Go Bump Joe Hill, Max Brooks, Adrienne Barbeau, Chris Marie Green, Jeffrey J. Mariotte, Natasha Rhodes Saturday AA1 2:30 am–3:30 pm The Wenches Vanessa Branch, Lauren Maher Thursday AA12 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA14 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Who Wants to Be a Superhero? Jarrett Crippen, The Defuser; Melody Mooney, Hygena; Trisha Paytas, Ms. Limelight Friday AA15 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA16 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA17 11:00 am–2:00 pm So... who are you guys looking forward to? Individual Signings Linked notables are Comic-Con Special Guests! Click their name to go to their bio. ( Last modified on: Sun, Jul 13, 11:26 pm ) Reggie Bannister, actor (Phantasm I-IV, The Rage) Thursday AA19 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA22 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA20 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA21 11:00 am–2:00 pm Michael Boatman, actor/writer (Spin City. God Laughs When You Die) Saturday AA15 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA17 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Max Brooks, author (The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z) Friday AA6 11:30 am–12:30 pm Jim Butcher, author (Small Favor, The Dresden Files) Friday AA3 5:30 pm–6:30 pm Steve Cardenas, actor (Rocky the Red Power Ranger) Friday AA25 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA26 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA21 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Debbie Lee Carrington, actor (Romba the Ewok, Return of the Jedi, Total Recall, Seinfeld) Friday AA20 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA25 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Eoin Colfer, author (Artemis Fowl:The Time Paradox) Thursday AA1 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Jarrett Crippen, actor (Who Wants to Be a Superhero?) Thursday AA28 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Michael DeMeritt, author (Poetry and Prose from the Director's Ass, Star Trek the Next Generation Special #4) Friday AA12 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA22 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA26 11:00 am–2:00 pm Richard Elfman, director/creator (Forbidden Zone, Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo) Saturday AA13 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Elvira , (Elvira's Movie Macabre, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) Saturday AA8 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Erik Estrada, actor (CHiPS, Sealab 2021) Friday AA6 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA6 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA6 11:00 am–2:00 pm Gigi Fast Elk Bannister, makeup (Phantasm IV, Hush) Thursday AA19 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA22 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA20 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA21 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mick Foley, actor (WWE Superstar, Anamorph, Avatar: The Last Airbender) Thursday AA22 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA19 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA22 11:00 am–3:00 pm Ken Foree, actor (Dawn of the Dead, Black Santa's Revenge) Thursday AA17 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA22 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA16 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA15 11:00 am–2:00 pm William Forsythe, actor (Rob Zombie's Halloween, Dick Tracy) Friday AA13 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA15 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Megan Franich, actor (30 Days of Night, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe) Thursday AA20 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA21 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA13 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA20 11:00 am–2:00 pm Gary Graham, actor (Star Trek: Enterprise, Alien Nation) Thursday AA15 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA11 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA15 11:00 am–3:00 pm Erin Gray, actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Silver Spoons) Thursday AA15 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA14 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA15 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA19 11:00 am–2:00 pm Danielle Harris, actor (Rob Zombie's Halloween, Rugrats) Saturday AA28 11:00 am–3:00 pm Richard Hatch, actor/writer (Battlestar Galactica, So Say We All) Thursday AA27 12:15 pm–4:15 pm Friday AA16 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA20 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA14 11:00 am–2:00 pm Christy Hemme, actor (TNA Wrestling, Former WWE Diva, Fallen Angels) Thursday AA15 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA16 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA14 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA13 11:00 am–2:00 pm Joe Hill, author (Heart-Shaped Box, Locke and Key) Saturday AA3 5:00 pm–6:00 pm John Howe, artist/author (John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop) Thursday AA5 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Michael Hollick, actor/voiceactor (Grand Theft Auto IV) Thursday AA24 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA26 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA12 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA27 11:00 am–2:00 pm Thomas Jane, actor (Mutant Chronicles, The Mist, The Punisher) Thursday AA14 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Friday AA11 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Herbert Jefferson, Jr., actor (Battlestar Galactica) Thursday AA23 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Friday AA23 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Saturday AA23 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sunday AA23 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Neil Kaplan, voiceactor (Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Care Bears) Thursday AA26 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA28 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA24 11:00 am–2:00 pm Charlotte Kemp, actor (Frankenhooker, Posed for Murder) Thursday AA10 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA9 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA11 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA28 11:00 am–2:00 pm Irwin Keyes, actor (Intolerable Cruelty, House of 1000 Corpses) Thursday AA16 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA24 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA19 11:00 am–3:00 pm Gail Kim, actor (TNA Wrestling, WWE, Royal Kill) Thursday AA15 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA16 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA14 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA13 11:00 am–2:00 pm Candace Kita, actor (I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The Bad News Bears) Thursday AA22 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA28 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA14 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA18 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Deborah Landis, author (Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design) Saturday AA7 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Lela Lee, cartoonist/actor (Angry Little Girls, Tremors) Thursday AA21 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA21 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA27 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA20 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Harry Manfredini, composer (Friday the 13th Parts 1-6, 9, 10; Swamp Thing) Thursday AA19 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA25 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA22 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Jason Mewes, actor (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) Saturday AA19 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dean Mitchell, actor (Star Wars Episode I; Star Wars Episode III) Thursday AA13 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA17 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA12 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA16 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Fat Momma, actor (Who Wants to Be a Superhero?) Thursday AA20 3:00 pm -7:00 pm Friday AA27 11:00 am -3:00 pm Saturday AA29 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA19 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Larry Nemecek, author (Star Trek magazine, ST:TNG Companion) Friday AA27 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA23 4:00 pm–7:00 pm John (Haymes) Newton, actor (The Adventures of Superboy, The Christmas Card) Thursday AA18 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA24 3:30 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA26 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lori Petty, actor (Tank Girl, A League of Their Own) Thursday AA21 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA26 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA24 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA25 11:00 am–2:00 pm Wendy Pini, author/artist (Elfquest, Masque of the Red Death) Sunday AA3 2:30 pm–3:30 pm Jeff Rector, actor/director (Solar Flare, Revamped) Saturday AA21 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA22 11:00 am–2:00 pm Paul Reubens, actor (Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Pee Wee’s Playhouse) Saturday AA5 11:00 am–3:00 pm Katey Sagal, actor (Futurama, Married With Children) Friday AA8 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA8 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA8 11:00 am–2:00 pm Cliff Simon, actor (Stargate Continum 2008, Stargate SG1) Saturday AA25 11:00 am–3:00 pm Scott Sigler, author (Infected) Thursday AA6 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Christian Simpson, actor (Star Wars Episode I; Star Wars Episode III) Thursday AA13 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA17 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA12 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA16 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Jon St. John, voiceactor (Duke Nukem) Saturday AA20 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Joe Staton, artist (Green Lantern, E-Man, Scooby Doo) Saturday AA5 4:45 pm–5:45 pm Brinke Stevens, actor (Dead Clowns, Delta, Delta, Die!) Friday AA13 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA21 11:00 am–3:00 pm Rob Van Dam, actor (WWE, ECW) Saturday AA24 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Sunday AA29 11:00 am–2:00 pm Virgil, actor (Saturday Night Main Event, WWF Monday Night RAW) Thursday AA18 11:00 am–3:00 pm Friday AA18 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA18 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA18 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lindsay Wagner, actor (The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man) Friday AA7 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA7 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday AA7 11:00 am–2:00 pm Ian Whyte, actor (Alien vs. Predator, Alien vs. Predator–Requiem) Friday AA12 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday AA27 11:00 am–3:00 pm Jane Wiedlin, musican/actor (Go-Go's, The Surreal Life, Star Trek IV) Thursday AA14 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Friday AA17 11:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday AA17 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Signe Wilkinson, cartoonist (Family Tree) Thursday AA6 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dean Yeagle, artist (Playboy, Mandy's Shorts, The Mandy Portrait Gallery) Friday AA1 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Spout Group Post: July 8th - One Million Years, B.C.

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:13:08 GMT

Post Subject: July 8th - One Million Years, B.C.
Group Name: Movie Watchin Wednesday
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 7/8/2008 3:13:08 PM
Body: Tomorrow we'll be watching One Million Years B.C., directed by Don Chaffey. It was marketed with the tagline "Travel back through time and space to the edge of man's beginnings...discover a savage world whose only law was lust!" The film was the subject of FilmCouch #62, in which Paul and Adam watched both One Million Years B.C. and 10,000 B.C to find out if 990,000 years of evolution make a better movie. Synopsis: One Million Years B.C. (1966) Starring Martine Beswicke, Percy Herbert, Raquel Welch, John Richardson, Robert Brown. This film was advertised with the slogan "See Raquel Welch In Mankind's First Bikini!" While archeologists tell us humans did not live at the same time as dinosaurs, and our prehistoric ancestors probably didn't look much like Ms. Welch and her co-stars, One Million Years B.C. is a good bit more fun than more scientifically accurate portrait of the era might have been. Tumak (John Richardson) of the Rock People is exiled from his tribe after a fight with his father, and after days of endless wandering is in sad shape before he's taken in by the more peaceable Shell People. He attracts the attention of well-proportioned cave woman Loana (Raquel Welch), but once again finds himself a man without a country after his violent nature alienates the Shell People. Along with Raquel (whose character is remarkably well-groomed given the time period), this movie's greatest selling point are the special effects; legendary stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen created a dazzling collection of prehistoric creatures for this film that still look impressive, even in the more sophisticated era of computer generated imaging technology. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie And in case you were wondering: the image of Raquel Welch used to promote the film appears on the wall of Andy's cell in The Shawshank Redemption. The warden refers to her as "Miss Fuzzybritches".

Spout Group Post: Comic-Con Int'l Independent Film Festival 2008 Schedule Announced

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:16:33 GMT

Post Subject: Comic-Con Int'l Independent Film Festival 2008 Schedule Announced
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/8/2008 2:16:33 PM
Body: The wait is over! Here’s the complete schedule for the 2008 CCI-IFF. All films screen in Room 26AB at the San Diego Convention Center during all four days of Comic-Con International. This year showcases an amazing array of films in seven genre categories (Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary, Horror/Suspense, Humor/Parody, and Science Fiction/Fantasy), as picked by our judges, producer Tom DeSanto (X- Men, Transformers), and journalist Borys Kit (The Hollywood Reporter). 2008 CCI:IFF SCHEDULE Thursday, July 24 10:00-11:30 Comic-Con Film School 101 Action/Adventure 11:30-12:10: A.W.O.L. 12:10-12:40: The Living Sword 12:40-1:15: Bookie 1:15-2:05: ATF: Asian Task Force 2:05-2:30: Shinobi Warriors 2:30-2:55: Citizen Comics-Oriented 3:00-3:30: New York Chronicle 3:30-4:10: Woman’s Work 4:10-5:55: The Crusaders #357: Experiment in Evil! Documentary 6:00-6:25: Masked 6:25-8:00: Independents 8:00-9:45: Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown 9:45-11:00: Night Gamers: A Tale of LARP Friday, July 25 10:00-11:30: Comic-Con Film School 102 Animation Part 1 11:30-11:50: A Game of Cat and Mouse 11:50-12:10: The Coyote and the Tortoise 12:10-12:30: The Turtle and the Shark 12:30-12:55: The Tiny Fish 12:55-1:20: Red Princess Blues Animated 1:20-1:25: The Final Frontier 1:25-2:00: Foot: Phantom of the Forest 2:00-2:20: Hiccups 2:20-2:45: Glitch 2:45-3:00: Beatgirl—A Piece of Action! 3:00-3:45: PANEL: Indie Genre Films Animation Part 2 3:45-4:05: Invisible Master 4:05-4:25: Zoologic 4:25-4:50: La Lune 4:50-6:25: The Chosen One Horror/Suspense 6:30-6:55: Serial Dating 6:55-7:20: Henchmen 7:20-7:50: The Insane 7:50-8:20: Burying the Ex 8:20-8:50: Aunt Tigress 8:50-9:25: Christmas Spirit 9:25-10:00: Rhyme Animal 10:00-10:45: Vanished Acres Saturday, July 26 10:00-11:30 Comic-Con Film School 103 Humor/Parody Part 1 11:30-11:50: Chad Hates Aliens 11:50-12:10: Head Shot 12:10-12:30: The Magician 12:30-12:55: The Reckoning 12:55-1:20: Pinch 1:20-1:45: 5 1:45-2:10: Plugged 2:10-2:35: The Lonely Bliss of the Cannonball Luke 2:35-3:00: Super Powers 3:00-3:45: PANEL: Music for My Indie Film: How and How Much? Humor/Parody Part 2 3:45-4:15: Signerz 4:15-4:50: Showdown of the Godz 4:50-5:25: The Auburn Hills Breakdown 5:25-6:05: Somewhere Over the Flagpole 6:05-6:35: I Saved the World from Global Warming 6:35-7:00: The Aquarium Science Fiction/Fantasy Part 1 7:00-8:35: Atom Nine Adventures 8:35-9:05: Forecast 9:05-10:50: Apollo 54 Sunday, July 27 10:00-11:30 Comic-Con Film School 104 11:30-12:30 CCI: IFF Awards Science Fiction/Fantasy Part 2 12:30-12:45: The Perfect Gentlemen 12:45-1:15: Omega 35 1:15-1:45: Operation: Fish 1:45-2:05: Glow 2:05-2:30: The Mercury Men 2:30-3:15: Final Run 3:15-5:00: Yesterday Was A Lie

Spout Group Post: Comic-Con Schedule: Thursday, July 24th

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:09:09 GMT

Post Subject: Comic-Con Schedule: Thursday, July 24th
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/8/2008 12:09:09 PM
Body: The schedule is up on the Comic-Con site, but isn't being linked anywhere. Copied here, for your convinience. (h/t Shawna Benson on FriendFeed) Thursday, July 24 10:00-11:00 Click & Clack’s As the Wrench Turns—Behind the scenes at PBS’s hilarious new primetime toon, based on the famous radio show Car Talk, direct from Car Talk Plaza! Catch a sneak peek of a new episode, plus Q&A with the creators: Tom Sito (The Lion King, Osmosis Jones), Bill Kroyer (Tron, Garfield the Movie), Stephen Silver (Kim Possible), Floyd Norman (101 Dalmatians), Helen Jen (TMNT), Tom Minton (Pinky and the Brain), and executive producer Howard Grossman. Extra bonus feature: a special message for Comic-Con from the real Tom & Ray, the Tappet Bros! Room 2 10:00-11:00 75 Years of Doc Savage—Anthony Tollin (editor/publisher of Doc Savage and The Shadow double-novel reprints) leads a panel discussion on the pulp era's greatest superhero and the Man of Bronze's iconic influence on comic book superheroes, including Superman and Batman., Panelists will also discuss what's coming up next in Nostalgia Ventures’ pulp reprint series. Panelists include movie producer/popular culture historian Michael Uslan. Room 5AB 10:00-11:00 Kings: Exclusive Sneak Peek Screening and Q&A with Cast and Executive Producers—Kings is a contemporary re-imagining of the timeless tale of David and Goliath, an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances, and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom. Be the first to see an exclusive sneak peek from the two-hour pilot. Moderated by Greg Grunberg (Heroes), the panel includes a Q&A with creator/executive producer Michael Green (Heroes), director/executive producer Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), executive producer Erwin Stoff (I Am Legend), and the cast: Golden Globe winner Ian McShane (Deadwood), Chris Egan (Resident Evil: Extinction), Susanna Thompson (Star Trek: Voyager), Sebastian Stan (Gossip Girl), and Allison Miller (Seventeen Again). Room 6B 10:00-11:00 Fans’ Guide to Comic-Con—Wesley Strawther, Matt Jeffery, Jesse Lopez, and Johann Joseph host your guide to the largest comics convention around. Designed to help rookie convention goers have the most fun possible, this panel offers even a gem or two for veteran attendees! Room 8 10:00-11:00 The Gene Roddenberry Legacy: Roddenberry in the 21st Century—Building on his father’s legacy with Star Trek, Rod Roddenberry and Roddenberry Productions are bringing the Roddenberry philosophy into the 21st century, through their work on the forthcoming feature documentary Trek Nation, as well as the development of original content in webcomics such as Rod & Barry and Gene’s Journal. This panel features exclusive Comic-Con looks at new Roddenberry content and projects currently in development. Featuring Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, Trevor Roth (COO of Roddenberry Productions), and Paul Keller. Room 10 10:00-11:00 Masters of the Web—For the second year in a row the biggest genre and movie websites are coming together to discuss how new media have affected movie making, what it takes to run a popular site, and much more in a panel discussion and Q&A session. Participants include Robert Sanchez (IESB.net), Garth Franklin (Darkhorizons.com), Mike Sampson (Joblo.com), Erik Davis (Cinematical.com), John Campea (TheMovieBlog.com), Brad Miska (Bloody-Disgusting.com), Eric "Quint" Vespe (Aintitcool.com), Devin Faraci (CHUD.com), Paul Christensen (Movieweb.com), and Kellvin Chavez (Latinoreview.com). Moderated by directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank 2, The Game). Room 32AB 10:30-11:30 Tripwire—The staff of Tripwire and some friends discuss Tripwire Annual 2008 and the future of genre fiction, with special panelists Pat McGreal, Jamie McKelvie, and others. Moderated by Joel Meadows (editor-in-chief) and Andy Grossberg (associate editor, U.S.). Room 3 10:00-11:00 DC Talent Search Orientation—Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This informative orientation session will explain how DC’s Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.) Room 4 10:30-11:30 Freaks, Geeks, and Tiny Toons—Warner Home Video brings the hit animated television series Tiny Toon Adventures and Freakazoid! to DVD on July 29. This panel features Bruce Timm (storyboard artist, character designer), John McCann (Douglas Douglas, Hero Boy story editor), Paul Rugg (Freakazoid writer), Sherri Stoner (writer, producer, story editor), Paul Dini (writer, story editor), Jean MacCurdy (executive producer), Rich Arons (producer, writer, director) and Andrea Romano (voice director). They’re tiny, they’re toony, they’re all a little loony! Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Tiny Toon Adventures is a Daytime Emmy Award animated series that spawned a whole new generation of madcap Looney Toons characters, including Buster Bunny, Babs Bunny, Plucky Duck, and Hamton J. Pig, among others. Freakazoid! aired for two seasons. Also executive produced by Spielberg, this Daytime Emmy Award–winning series chronicles the adventures of Freakazoid, a manic, insane superhero who battles a vast array of supervillains. Room 6A 10:30-11:30 Spotlight on Noel Neill—She’s celebrating her 60th anniversary as America’s favorite superhero sweetheart! Comic-Con special guest Noel Neill first took on the role of ace reporter Lois Lane in the 1948 Superman serial from Columbia, and she went on to provide the definitive depiction of the character in the popular 1950s TV show, Adventures of Superman, with George Reeves. Superman historian John Field interviews Ms. Neill about her life with the man in the cape and the rest of her amazing career! Room 7AB 10:30-11:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #1: Guerilla Warfare and Sneak Attacks: The Politics of Representing War in Film and Comics of the 1950s—Rocco Versaci (Palomar College) discusses his book This Book Contains Graphic Language: Comics as Literature, in which he champions comics as a legitimate literary artform and argues that comics as a marginalized medium have been uniquely suited to subvert dominant ideologies in ways impossible for more highly regarded media. In the 1940s and 1950s, when both the comics and film industries were hard at work representing war, comics—because they were considered a marginal entertainment media—were "freer" to deliver subversive and even incendiary political messages. Room 30AB 10:30-12:00 Comic Book Law School 101: Let’s Get It Started—A very good place to start...to start learning how to protect your intellectual property rights, that is! Learn the basics of copyright and trademark law in this popular interactive lecture series brought to you by noted attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book. This first workshop covers the basics of protection and ownership of ideas, works of authorship, characters, and names from conception through publication and beyond. Attendees will participate in an interactive discussion about basic rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, as well as new decisions and changes in the law and how they could affect those rights. Along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections, and pitfalls, of the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for one (1) credit of California MCLE.] Room 30CDE 10:45-11:45 Reinventing the Page: Stan Lee and Grant Morrison Talk Virgin Comics—Two of the most important creators in the history of comic books team up to discuss the bold new frontiers being explored in the art of storytelling. Legendary creator Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, X-Men) shares his insights on the world of comics and presents never-before-revealed hints of his new superhero universe with Virgin Comics. Joining Stan is prolific creator Grant Morrison (New X-Men, All Star Superman, Final Crisis), contemporary comics’ most active mind, who will discuss his new Virgin Comics animated online series MBX while offering his own insights on comics and engaging with Stan in a once-in-a-lifetime conversation about the long history and boundless future of their beloved medium. Ballroom 20 11:00-12:00 Indies in Comics—Do you intend to create the next great comic book, action figure, or the like? If so, you know that doing so as an independent can be difficult. What should you do? How do you get started? The Antidote Trust is here to answer many of your questions. TAT, the ultimate independent creators’ collective, produces comics, action figures—nearly anything—and rivals the industry’s top companies in quality and professional outlook. TAT is a diverse group, including men and women from across the country and from all ethnicities. Their projects range from sci-fi to standard superhero to Asian/Indian mythology to noir to twists on today’s society. These trailblazers will discuss making independent projects that challenge the majors in production value, originality, and professionalism. Room 2 11:00-12:00 Professional Writing: Threat or Menace?—Let's talk writing, creativity, and selling (and selling out), and what the world of professional writing is like. Questions that you've always wanted to ask? Creative blocks bugging you? Wondered what the H*O*L*L*Y*W*O*O*D life is really like? Show up and get answers to those questions. This no-holds-barred talk is moderated by J. Michael Straczynski. Room 5AB 11:00-12:00 The Comic Art of J. G. Jones—One of the most popular artists working in comics today, Comic-Con special guest J. G. Jones talks about his projects, including the summer blockbuster movie hit Wanted and DC’s Final Crisis, with Ian Sattler, senior story editor, DCU. Room 8 11:00-12:00 LGBT Portrayals in Comics—With the increased number of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) characters in both mainstream and indie comics today, it's time to examine how they're faring. Has this increased presence meant better and more complex portrayals, or is there more to be explored? Has the call for "positive" portrayals been beneficial, or has it left LGBT characters one-dimensional? And what can we expect in the future? Join moderator Patricia Jeres (Prism board member and talent and industry relations chair) and panelists Perry Moore (author of Hero, winner of the Lambda Literary Award; executive producer of Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia series), Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman), and Bob Schreck (group editor, DC Comics) for this insightful discussion. Room 10 11:00-12:00 The Disney Animation Story Process—Nathan Greno (head of story, Bolt), Don Hall (head of story, The Princess and the Frog), Mark Kennedy (head of story, Rapunzel), Joe Mateo (story artist, Bolt), Michael LaBash (story artist, Bolt), Paul Briggs (story artist, The Princess and the Frog), and Josie Trinidad (story artist, The Princess and the Frog) offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the story process at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Coming together exclusively at Comic-Con, these story team leaders will take you from first concept to final story approval as they discuss the art of storyboarding, re-create story pitches, and share boarding styles from their upcoming animated features. Don’t miss this revealing and humorous panel and your chance to get a sneak peek at Disney's next animated feature, Bolt! Room 32AB 11:15-12:15 30th Anniversary Battlestar Galactica Panel—Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek/Apollo), Bear McCreary (BG composer), producer Tom DeSanto (Transformers, X-Men), Dr. Kevin Grazier (science consultant), and surprise guests present an in-depth discussion of the Battlestar universe from the classic to the re-imagined and beyond, including BSG trailers and Q&A. Room 6B 11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Neil Googe—From Welcome to Tranquility to WildCats: World’s End, it’s no secret that artist Neil Googe is a talent on the rise! Find out all you want to know about this up-and-coming star artist with moderator and WildStorm senior editor Ben Abernathy, including plans that will surely change the WildStorm Universe! Room 3 11:30-12:30 From the K Chronicles to The Knight Life: Keith Knight—Help celebrate the release of Comic-Con favorite Keith Knight's The Complete K Chronicles, a 500-page omnibus collection of the Harvey Award–winning comic strip. Knight will present his hilarious slideshow, chronicling his jump from self-published zines to award-winning comic strip, ending with his new syndicated daily strip, The Knight Life, recently launched by United Features Syndicate. Room 4 11:30-12:30 SPORE: One-on-One with Will Wright—Will Wright is best known for creating the SimCity and The Sims video game franchises, the latter of which has sold more than 100 million games to date. In 2007, he was given the Vanguard Award from the Producer’s Guild of America, making him the first person in the videogame industry to receive such an honor. Wright’s next video game, SPORE, is scheduled for release on September 7. Join Will Wright for his first-ever appearance at Comic-Con! Room 6CDEF 11:30-12:30 Hasbro: GI Joe—As Hasbro ramps up for the summer 2009 blockbuster movie release of GI Joe, Aaron Archer (Hasbro Design), Michael Ritchie (Hasbro Marketing), and Michelino Paolino (Hasbro Design) discuss this year’s product line, entertainment, and other initiatives. Panelists will include special guests that you won’t want to miss, plus Q&A! Room 7AB 11:30-1:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #2: Comics Pedagogy—As comics find more mainstream acceptance, they are increasingly being incorporated into higher education. This panel looks at comics in the classroom both as texts and as tools. Jeffrey Kahan (University of Laverne) and David Baldizon (School of Arts and Enterprise) discuss their use of comic books to teach English composition and to foster greater cultural awareness more generally through the exploration of comics’ social, historical and literary significance. Patrick Jagoda (Duke University) considers how to incorporate comics as a medium into an otherwise "high literary" and theoretical curriculum. Chris "Tof" Eklund, Aaron Kashtan, and James Reaves (University of Florida) present the innovative approaches to comics studies currently being practiced by graduate students in the University of Florida’s Department of English, focusing on the uses of Lovecraft adaptations, Scott Pilgrim’s video game logic, and art spiegelman’s funny animals. A professional development certificate for teachers is available for this session. Room 30AB 11:30-1:00 20th Century Fox: The Day The Earth Stood Still and Max Payne— Stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, plus director Scott Derrickson and producer Erwin Stoff, present an exclusive look at The Day The Earth Stood Still, Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu is Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission—and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth." Klaatu Barada Nikto. The legendary interactive video game Max Payne comes to the big screen, telling the story of a maverick cop determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld. As the mystery deepens, Max is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal. "Max Payne" himself—Mark Wahlberg—will be on hand with Mila Kunis, Ludacris, and director John Moore to discuss turning the game’s noirish, hard-hitting, and complex world and characters into a movie event. Hall H 11:45-12:45 Knight Rider: First Look at the New Series and Q&A with Cast and Executive Producers—On the heels of NBC's hit sequel movie based on the iconic 1980s television classic, Knight Rider has been reinvented as a supercharged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand). Be the first to see exclusive footage from the new series. Moderated by Television Week deputy editor/columnist Josef Adalian, who participates in a Q&A session with executive producer/showrunner Gary Scott Thompson (The Fast and The Furious, Las Vegas); executive producer David Bartis (Heist, The OC); and the cast: Justin Bruening (Cold Case), Deanna Russo (NCIS), Sydney Tamiia Poitier (Veronica Mars), Paul Campbell (Battlestar Galactica), Yancey Arias (Kingpin), Bruce Davison (X-Men) and Smith Cho (Blades of Glory). Room 6A 12:00-1:00 Sideshow Collectibles—Sideshow Collectibles is a leading manufacturer in the world of figure collectibles, with an award-winning artistic team. Sideshow’s product development team offers insights into the newest products and licenses, as well as a Q&A session. Room 2 12:00-1:00 The New Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s: English-Language World Premiere—Be the first on the planet to see the English language version of the new Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s television series. Plus, meet the team behind the show, including—straight from Japan—producer Teruaki Jitsumatsu (Transformers: Robots in Disguise). Yumi Hoashi of Konami, and representatives from UpperDeck, 4KidsEntertainment, and Playmates Toys will also reveal what’s in store for Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s fans and, while supplies last, offer a few surprises for lucky attendees! Room 5AB 12:00-1:00 Spotlight on Paul Gulacy—One of the most exciting artists working in comics, Comic-Con special guest Paul Gulacy has a career spanning over 30 years. Famous for his cinematic style on books such as Master of Kung Fu, Gulacy talks about his work, past, present, and future. Room 8 12:00-1:00 How Not to Break into Comics—There have been countless articles and panels on how to break into comics, but very few on how not to. Randal C. Jarrell (managing editor at Oni Press), Jennifer de Guzman (editor-in-chief of SLG Publishing), and other industry insiders discuss the common and often-hilarious mistakes people make when trying to pitch or get work in the comics industry. This unique inside perspective will help any prospective creator learn how to navigate the potential pitfalls that doom far too many in their attempts to break into comics. If you want to work in comics, you do not want to miss this panel! Room 10 12:00-1:00 Doctor Who—Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), executive producer Julie Gardner (Torchwood), and writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who) discuss their creative process and experience working on the BBC’s Doctor Who—Britain’s most successful sci-fi franchise—with exclusive clips and a Q&A session. Ballroom 20 12:00-1:00 Classics Illustrated—Classics Illustrated is back, and it’s got company! Publishers ranging from Marvel to the Bible house Thomas Nelson are offering James Bond adaptations, manga versions of Shakespeare, and everything in between. How do writers and artists face the scary task of making the classics fresh while living up to the original works’ greatness? Rick Geary, Roy Thomas, Charles Kochman, and David Seidman reveal how they’ve been doing it. Room 32AB 12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Eddie Campbell—Comic-Con special guest Eddie Campbell talks about his books, including From Hell, The Fate of the Artist and his latest, due for release at Comic-Con, The Amazing Remarkable Monsieur Leotard, His co-writer on the latter, Dan Best, will also be on hand to answer questions. Room 3 12:30-1:15 Humor in Science Fiction—Learn the secrets of the humor game from some top insiders in the field, including David Gerrold ("The Trouble With Tribbles"), William F. Nolan (Sam Space, Logan’s Run), John Truby (Anatomy of Story), George Clayton Johnson (Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Ocean’s 11, Logan’s Run), and Marc Scott Zicree (executive producer, Sliders; author of The Twilight Zone Companion). Moderated by Chas Holloway with Shadowstar Games president Mark O’Bannon. Room 4 12:30-1:30 DC: Superman: Man of Tomorrow—The groundwork is being laid now for the next phase of Superman’s heroic career. The architects of Superman’s future are here to give you a glimpse of what is to come. Featuring Superman senior editor Matt Idelson, Geoff Johns (Action Comics), James Robinson (Superman), Renato Guedes (Superman), and more! Room 6B 12:30-1:30 William Katt: Greatest American Hero Comic—Join Alex, Justin, and Pete from Pulp Secret for one of the biggest announcements at this year’s Comic-Con, an event that’s been 25 years in the making. Catastrophic Comics’ William Katt (Greatest American Hero), Christopher Folino (Gamers), and Derek McCaw (Fanboy Planet) along with Arcana Studios’ Sean O'Reilly (The Clockwork Girl) are on hand for an interview and Q&A. Room 7AB 1:00-2:00 Spotlight on Steve Purcell—Join Sam & Max creator—and Eisner Award winner and Comic-Con special guest—Steve Purcell on a visual tour from his first scratchy Sam & Max strips through his career as an illustrator, game designer, and concept artist to his current role as a Pixar storyteller. Q&A to follow. Room 2 1:00-2:00 Modern Masters: Live!—Modern Masters editor Eric Nolen-Weathington brings together three of the greatest artists in comics—Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, Mighty Avengers), Michael Golden (Micronauts, The 'Nam), and Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales, Superman: Man of Steel)—for a conversation about art, comics, and beyond! Room 5AB 1:00-2:00 Activision with Stan Lee—From webslinging to forming the ultimate alliance of superheroes, Marvel and Activision continue to bring many of the world’s most popular and beloved comic book heroes to life like never before. Explore, behind the scenes, how the teams draw inspiration from a generation of Stan Lee’s legendary Marvel comics to re-create the most authentic heroes and advanced superpowers in high-definition for today’s gamer. Stan Lee, members from Activision’s development studios Shaba Games and Vicarious Visions, and former game designer and current comic writer Brian Reed present an engaging discussion and preview of the imagination, creative process, and technology used to develop the most advanced superhero games ever. Room 6A 1:00-2:00 Mark and Sergio—The world’s fastest cartoonist joins forces with the Comic-Con 2008 weekend record holder for panel moderation! Yes, it’s Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés together again. Expect lots of talk on Groo and anything else these two whirlwinds are conspiring to bring us in the near future. Room 8 1:00-2:00 Bongo Comics—Celebrate 15 years of mischief and merriment with Bongo Comics. Be a party to the party as managing editor Terry Delegeane and creative director Bill Morrison host a panel featuring the writers and artists who create the comics and books based on Matt Groening’s phenomenal TV shows. Find out what’s in the future for the upstart comic book company that Bart built. This is a "must-attend" panel for all fans of The Simpsons and Futurama. Room 10 1:00-2:00 Torchwood—Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), executive producer Julie Gardner (Torchwood), writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who), and actors John Barrowman, Gareth David-Lloyd, Naoko Mori and Burn Gorman discuss their creative process and experience on working on BBC America’s highest-rated show ever—Torchwood— followed by a Q&A session. Ballroom 20 UPDATE: 1:00-2:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #3: Comics and the Law—TBD 1:00-2:00 Hi-Fi Coloring Workshop—Brian Miller (Superman) and Kristy Miller (Hi-Fi Color for Comics) share their tips, tricks, and techniques for coloring comics. Want to learn how to color? Join Brian and Kristy for a coloring demonstration and Q&A session. Room 30CDE 1:00-2:00 The Future of the Comics Pamphlet—Are serialized comics in a death-spiral? Is the graphic novel the sole shape of comics to come? Retailers including Carr D'Angelo (Earth 2 Comics), publishing representatives including Joe Keatinge (Image Comics), and cartoonists discuss the state of the periodical with moderator Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics). Room 32AB 1:15-2:00 How to Tell a Story—Get a deep insight into the craft of storytelling from these masters in the field: David Gerrold (TV writer, author of 30+ novels), William F. Nolan (TV and film writer, author of over a dozen novels), George Clayton Johnson (Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Ocean’s 11, Logan’s Run), John Truby (owner, John Truby’s Writer’s Studio, author, Anatomy of Story), and Marc Scott Zicree (TV writer, executive producer, Sliders; author of The Twilight Zone Companion). Moderated by Chas Holloway with Shadowstar Games president Mark O’Bannon. Room 4 1:15-2:45 Summit Pictures—Summit Entertainment presents a sneak peek of exclusive footage of some of its upcoming major film releases: Push—In this futuristic sci-fi thriller set in Hong Kong, a group of young American ex-pats with extraordinary psychic abilities must band together and use their different talents on a final mission to escape a clandestine government agency forever. Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Djimon Hounsou, Camilla Belle and director Paul McGuigan present a first look at exclusive footage and answer questions about the film. Knowing—An action thriller of global proportions. Director Alex Proyas appears in person to introduce never-before-seen footage for his new major motion picture starring Nicolas Cage. Twilight—Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling book series, Twilight is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a vampire and a mortal. Director Catherine Hardwicke, author Stephenie Meyer, and the cast—including Robert Pattinson (Edward), Kristen Stewart (Bella), Cam Gigandet (James), Rachelle LaFevre (Victoria), Edi Gathegi (Laurant), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob)—answer your questions about bringing the world of these beloved characters to life on the big screen and show exclusive footage from the film. Hall H 1:30-2:30 Conan Comics and Beyond—Dark Horse Comics revitalized Conan in 2004—now it's set to launch stunning interpretations of Robert E. Howard heroes Kull and Solomon Kane in 2008. Conan editor Philip Simon moderates a discussion of the upcoming titles with creators who've worked on Howard comics past and present—Scott Allie (Solomon Kane), Will Conrad (Kull), Dave Stewart (Solomon Kane), and José Villarrubia (Conan)—focusing on the company's new series and adapting Howard's works to comics. Room 3 1:30-3:00 Artemis Fowl—Eoin Colfer, author of the blockbuster Artemis Fowl series, launches his sixth book in the series, Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox, with Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence, a hilarious one man live show that explains to fans the genesis of each of Eoin's characters in the books—both good and evil—all of which come from his four Irish brothers. Room 7AB 1:45-2:45 Marvel: X-Men—The X-Men have a new home and a new direction in Manifest Destiny. This star-studded, must-attend panel features the writers of the X-Verse, including Ed Brubaker (Uncanny X-Men), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), Chris Yost (X-Force), Craig Kyle (X-Force), Daniel Way (Deadpool), Marjorie Liu (NYX), and Duane Swierczynski (Cable), plus Axel Alonso (X-Men group editor) and Nick Lowe (X-Men editor). Room 6B 2:00-3:00 Science Fiction That Will Change Your Life—A discussion of science fiction stories intended to make you rethink your whole life or alter your perceptions. With Annalee Newitz (editor-in-chief, io9.com; contributor, Wired), Austin Grossman (author, Soon I Will Be Invincible), Charlie Jane Anders (news editor, io9.com; contributor, Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet), Graeme McMillan (weekend editor, io9.com, contributor, Newsarama), and Patrick Lee (editor, Sci-Fi Wire). Room 2 2:00-3:00 Spotlight on Signe Wilkinson—Comic-Con special guest Signe Wilkinson, Philadelphia Daily News editorial cartoonist and creator of the new comic strip Family Tree, will talk and show slides about juggling politics, family humor, and hate mail. Famed editorial cartoonist Ted Rall introduces the discussion. Room 4 2:00-3:00 The Middleman—Creator and executive producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost) and The Middleman actors Matt Keeslar (Dune) and Natalie Morales (CSI: Miami) discuss the bizarre world of The Middleman. Based on the graphic novels by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, The Middleman follows the surreal life of twenty-something Wendy Watson as she gets recruited by a top secret agency to fight comic book-esque criminals under the guidance of her straight-laced boss, The Middleman. Room 5AB 2:00-3:00 Red Sonja: One-on-One—Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), Rose McGowan (Grindhouse), Doug Aarniokoski (2nd unit director, Resident Evil 3) and David White (Undisputed 2) are teaming up to bring back the red-headed warrior woman known as Red Sonja. Join Robert, Rose, Doug, and David for this one-on-one interview and Q&A session! Room 6CDEF 2:00-3:30 Spotlight on Todd Klein—Eisner award-winning letterer and logo designer Todd Klein (Sandman, Fables) is joined by moderator Mark Evanier (Fanboy, Kirby: King of Comics) for a discussion of his 30-plus years in comics, from early days on staff at DC and lettering by hand to his present-day freelance career on many titles for DC, Marvel, and others, mainly on the computer. Focus will be on the intricacies of lettering, logo design, and more, as Todd and Mark show and discuss images of classic comics logos. Todd will also cover his recent self-published signed prints by Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman and give away several copies of each. Room 8 2:00-3:00 Spotlight on Jim Woodring: Please Stand By—Comic-Con special guest Jim Woodring (The Frank Book) presents a slide show with commentary providing a rare overview of his life, career, motivations, methods, and dark personal secrets. Q&A session to follow. Room 10 2:00-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #4: Superman’s 70th Anniversary—Price Hamilton (American Falls High School) compares three different versions of the Superman origin story and three versions of the Jewish folk tale "The Golem of Prague" to demonstrate how certain images begin to appropriate larger meanings through their consistent repetition. Liam Burke (National University of Galway) asks what makes some heroes "super," examining the superhero archetype to uncover the superhero secret identity and to discover who are the "Men of Tomorrow." Ben Saunders (University of Oregon) suggests that the essence of Superman’s appeal—the core of his mythic significance—may have nothing to do with his superpowers and everything to do with the most serious and profound issues of philosophical ethics. Room 30AB 2:00-3:30 Animation on a $hoestring—Learn the down and dirty tricks on how to create your own animation studio on a low budget, from Larry Loc, the author of Animation on a ShoeString. Find out how to assemble the equipment you will need, how to build or buy equipment, and what software to use to edit and composite your project. Room 30CDE 2:00-3:00 Clickwheel: On-Demand Digital Comics for iPod and iPhone—Is the new comic shop right in the palm of your hand? Join Clickwheel editor-in-chief Tim Demeter for a demonstration of the latest in mobile comics' technology. Tim will discuss the emergence of mobile content and digital delivery in the comic book industry and how it's changing the landscape of the business. Learn how to download and sync comics on your iPod or how to receive them on demand on your iPhone or iPod Touch! Creators interested in taking advantage of these new methods of distribution won't want to miss the site demonstration, as Clickwheel.net is free for anyone to use. Room 32AB 2:15-3:15 Halo Wars and the Halo Universe—Prima Games, Tor Books, McFarlane Toys, and Microsoft Games Studio bring you an in-depth panel discussion on all things Halo. Panelists include Eric Nylund, author of Halo: The Fall of Reach and Halo: First Strike Onyx; Tobias Buckell, author of the upcoming novel Halo: The Cole Protocol; game universe writers Graeme Devine (Halo Wars) and Frank O’Connor (Halo Trilogy); and Jon Goff and Corrinne Robinson, McFarlane Toys’ brand management team for Halo action figures. Room 6A 2:15-3:15 Anchor Bay: Jack Brooks Monster Slayer Artists Panel—Preview the upcoming DVD release of Jack Brooks Monster Slayer with star/producer Trevor Matthews, director/co-writer Jon Knautz, producer Patrick White, composer Ryan Shore, creature designer David Scott, and horror icon Robert Englund! Then hear writer/director Daniel Waters (Heathers), Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (Masters of Science Fiction), and writer/director Robert Hall (Laid to Rest) discuss their latest Anchor Bay projects! Moderated by Shock Til You Drop’s Ryan Rotten. Ballroom 20 2:30-3:30 Dumbrella—Artists from Dumbrella, one of the most popular online comics collectives, discuss webcomics, independent publishing, and subverting popular culture. Feel free to quiz Andrew Bell (The Creatures in My Head), Sam Brown (explodingdog), Jon Rosenberg (Goats), and Richard Stevens III (Diesel Sweeties), along with special guests M.C. Frontalot and Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie), about anything your Internet heart desires. Room 3 3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Bill Willingham—Both a master storyteller and an incredible artist, Bill Willingham has created a huge following for his books. His credits range from DCU’s Salvation Run and Shadowpact to the already classic Vertigo Fables and Jack of Fables and the new House of Mystery. Hosted by superstar Fables artist Mark Buckingham, this panel is sure to thrill! Room 2 3:00-4:00 Comic-Con Talkback 1—Here’s your chance: talk to Comic-Con representatives about your first day and Preview Night. Have a complaint, a question, a suggestion or even some praise? Bring it! Room 4 3:00-4:00 DVD/Blu-ray Producers 2008—Bill Hunt, Todd Doogan, and Adam Jahnke (The Digital Bits.com, Geek Monthly) discuss the latest DVD and Blu-ray Disc developments and look ahead at upcoming releases. Panelists include Javier Soto (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy II: The Golden Army), Charles de Lauzirika (Blade Runner, Twin Peaks), Andy Mangels (The Real Ghostbusters, Slimer), Cliff Stephenson (Rambo, Crank 1 & 2), and Robert Meyer Burnett (Shoot ’Em Up, Free Enterprise 2). There will be lots of Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions! Room 5AB 3:00-4:00 Wizard’s First Rule—Sam Raimi (Spider-Man) and Ken Biller (Star Trek: Voyager) give you a first look at the upcoming television series Wizard’s First Rule. The one-hour weekly series, premiering in late fall, is based on Terry Goodkind’s bestselling epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth, which follows the extraordinary transformation of woodsman Richard Cypher into a magical leader who joins with a mysterious, beautiful woman to stop a bloodthirsty, sinister tyrant. Join Sam and Ken for a moderated interview and audience Q&A session! Room 6B 3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Ed Brubaker—The Comic-Con special guest Ed Brubaker is the Eisner Award–winning writer (Best Writer 2007, Best New Series 2007—Criminal) whose work on Captain America, Daredevil, X-Men, and Criminal has catapulted him into the upper echelon of today’s best comic writers. Ed talks about what’s next in this Spotlight presentation. Room 7AB 3:00-4:00 TwoMorrows Publishing Today—Join the crew from TwoMorrows Publishing for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating all their fan-favorite books and magazines on the art and history of comics! Publisher John Morrow, Modern Masters' Eric Nolen-Weathington, Write Now!'s Danny Fingeroth, Brick Journal's Joe Meno, and Keith Dallas, author of TwoMorrows' new Flash Companion book unveil new products and offer exclusive previews of upcoming items. Room 10 3:00-4:00 How to Break into Comics: Freddie E. Williams II—A few years ago, Freddie E. Williams II (artist on Robin, The Flash, Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle, and others) broke into comics through DC Comics’ Talent Search. Since that time, Freddie has worked on some of DC’s top-selling books. In this panel, Freddie lends his unique insights about breaking into comics by describing what editors are looking for, what you should include in your portfolio, and how to hang on to a job once you’ve gotten it. Room 32AB 3:00-4:00 Disney: Race to Witch Mountain—What secrets does Witch Mountain hold? Stars Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino and director Andy Fickman talk about the mysterious, paranormal activity around Witch Mountain. Dwayne, Carla, and Andy will present the first look at the movie and answer audience questions as they talk about the thrilling action-adventure that is set to hit theatres in March 2009! Hall H 3:15-4:15 Capcom: The Making of Street Fighter IV—Producer Yoshinoro Ono (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams) and associate producer David Crislip deliver an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the much-anticipated Street Fighter IV video game, featuring the design of classic and new characters, creating compelling gameplay. Also, a sneak peek at the animated SFIV minimovies being created to complement the game. There will be a Q&A session as well as Street Fighter-related surprises! Street Fighter cosplayers are highly encouraged to attend this event, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise. Room 6CDEF 3:30-4:30 Manga: Lost in Translation—America loves foreign comics, especially manga. And as more and more movies based on these properties are produced, the way these comics are translated becomes an integral part of their success. Join experienced translators, editors, and manga and anime experts in a discussion of the art and craft of helping to make these stories the mega-hits they are today. Panelists include William Flanagan (Fairy Tail), Jonathan Tarbox (Switch), Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide), Mari Morimoto (Naruto), Stephen Paul (Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad), Julie Davis (Anime Classics Zettai!), and Mark Simmons (Gundam 00)! Room 3 3:30-4:30 Entertainment Weekly’s The Visionaries: Comic Creators—Jim Lee (All-Star Batman & Robin), John Cassaday (The Astonishing X-Men), Matt Fraction (Casanova), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), and Grant Morrison (Final Crisis) are the writers and artists blazing a path into the future of comics. Coming from both the mainstream and the independent worlds, these men and women can provide unique insights into the comics landscape. Moderated by Entertainment Weekly staff editor Nisha Gopalan. Room 6A 3:30-5:00 Golden and Silver Age of Comics—It’s the amazing annual gathering of the resident greats from the Golden and Silver Ages of comics! Moderated by Mark Evanier, this year’s list of luminaries includes Al Feldstein (EC editor/writer/artist), Victor Gorelick (Archie Comics editor and writer), Al Jaffee (MAD magazine cartoonist), comics writer/artist Larry Lieber, Harvey Comics writer/editor Sid Jacobson, and artists Russ Heath (G.I. Combat, Sgt. Rock) and Jerry Robinson (Batman). Filled with personal reminiscences and anecdotes, this panel promises to be a treasure trove of comics history! Room 8 3:30-4:30 Quantum Quest—This science fiction/science fact, 3D, large-format CGI-animated film will take you on a fantastic atomic journey through space. Quantum Quest combines a captivating science fiction story with a mind-blowing real safari through the solar system (created using radar data and extraordinary imagery from seven NASA missions). The film is the only one to be initiated by JPL/NASA and is sponsored by JPL/NASA and Digimax Animation Studios (Taiwan). Co-directors Harry Kloor (Star Trek Voyager, Earth Final Conflict, Godzilla) and Dan St. Pierre (Everyone’s Hero, Shark Tale, Tarzan) show exclusive footage from the film, which will be released in late summer, 2009 in both large-format and Real D theaters worldwide. Watch for surprise appearances by some members of the voice cast, which includes legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong, Chris Pine, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Alexander, Sandra Oh, William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, and Abigail Breslin. Ballroom 20 3:30-4:30 Bat-Manga! Chip Kidd and the Secret History of Batman in Japan—Chip Kidd (Mythology) lifts the veil on officially licensed, original Batman manga stories from 1966 Japan, not previously collected or translated in over 40 years. Narrated slide show, with Q&A to follow. Room 30AB 3:30-5:00 Resin Casting and Silicone Mold-Making—Jeff Broz has presented six previous seminars about plastics and casting. Sam Girgis has loved spaceship design since the Apollo missions. Whether you want to produce a garage kit model or reproduce a broken part for your vintage toy, this year's seminar will cover material choices and advance into more complex silicone mold design and casting techniques that should offer secrets to the novice and the working Joes in the trenches for short run 3D duplication, and for garage kits or industrial design. Plus, more about vendors and material choices to cast your sculptures and models. Room 30CDE 4:00-5:00 Dark Horse Horror—Dark Horse Comics is home to some of the best horror comics ever produced, from Mike Mignola’s Hellboy and Steve Niles’ Criminal Macabre to upcoming collections of the classic horror magazines Creepy and Eerie. Dark Horse editors Scott Allie and Shawna Gore and a handful of our top creators take a look ahead at their spookiest projects for 2008, including a sneak peek at the 25th anniversary edition of Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein and a special appearance by the artist. Room 2 4:00-5:00 TV Costume Designers—Characters created by writers and comic book illustrators are made real for the screen via the artistry of costume designers. Meet the women and men who are the costume designers on this year’s most popular television productions. Panel moderator Hope Hanafin, costume designer and VP of the Costume Designers Guild, Local 892, hosts costume designers Shawna Trpcic (Firefly), Roland Sanchez (Lost), Debra McGuire (Heroes), Amanda Friedland (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), and Cynthia Bergstrom (Buffy, The Vampire Slayer). Room 4 4:00-5:00 Superhero Superfiction—Superheroes don't appear just in comics anymore. Authors discuss how to write superhero prose. Panelists include superhero prose authors Kevin J. Anderson (Last Days of Krypton), Michael Carroll (Quantum Prophecy: The Awakening), Professor Christopher Chambers (The Darker Mask), Vicki Pettersson (The Signs of the Zodiac series), Gary Phillips (The Darker Mask), Melinda M. Snodgrass (Wild Cards), Caroline Spector (Wild Cards) and Doselle Young (The Darker Mask). Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy. Room 5AB 4:00-5:00 Minx: Your Life in Pictures—In its first year, Minx found a whole new audience by creating original graphic novels for teenage girls. This year, Minx is breaking all the rules with another onslaught of amazing books. Panelists include group editor Shelly Bond and creators Cecil Castellucci (Janes in Love), David Hahn (All Nighter), Ryan Kelly (New York Four), Deborah Vankin (Insta-Life), and Brian Wood (DMZ, New York Four). Room 10 4:00-5:00 Star Trek Without a Blueprint: How Books and Comics Keep Expanding the Boundaries of the Star Trek Universe—Andy Mangels (moderator and Star Trek author), Margaret Clark (executive editor, Pocket Books), Andy Schmidt (senior editor, IDW) and Star Trek authors Kevin Dilmore, Dave Mack, Scott Tipton, and Dayton Ward discuss the future of Star Trek publishing. Room 32AB 4:15-5:15 Afro Samurai: Resurrection Exclusive Worldwide Premiere!—Afro Samurai picks up his sword once again for the second installment of this critically acclaimed, funktastic anime! This action-packed panel features the creators behind the hit, including star and executive producer Samuel L. Jackson (The Spirit), original creator Takahashi Okazaki, musical artist The RZA (Kill Bill), and executive producer Leo Chu (Spike TV). Be the first to see the worldwide premiere of the exclusive Comic-Con trailer, dazzling artwork from the manga, and never-before-seen demos of the pulse-pounding video game. Room 6B 4:15-5:15 Lionsgate/Marvel: Hulk vs. Wolverine—Alberta, Canada: Over the past week, the Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swathe of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there’s only one man up to the job. He’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. He’s Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada’s top secret Department H, and he’s been put on Hulk’s trail with a single objective: stop the green goliath...at all costs. Hulk and Wolverine are about to enter the fiercest battle of their lives. And they have no idea that there are a few unpleasant surprises waiting for them on the other side. Meet Craig Kyle (supervising producer/co-writer), Frank Paur (producer/supervising director), Christopher Yost (co-writer), and others involved in this Marvel Animation milestone and watch the complete Hulk vs. Wolverine months before its January 2009 Blu-ray and DVD release! Hall H 4:30-5:30 Episodic Games: Rewriting the Adventure Genre—With the first installment of Penny Arcade Adventures launched, the season finale of Sam & Max Season Two in the bag, and the recent debut of Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People, episodic adventure gaming has emerged as a viable new medium for interactive entertainment. Learn about episodic storytelling, adapting the humor and gameplay of the traditional adventure genre for a new generation of gamers, and the challenges of both as Joel DeYoung (Hothead Games), Arthur We (Hothead Games), Dan Connors (Telltale Games), and Dave Grossman (Telltale Games) sound off in this panel and Q&A session moderated by Frank Cifaldi (Gametap). Room 3 4:30-5:30 HBO’s True Blood—Based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, True Blood is created by Alan Ball, creator of HBO’s Emmy-winning series Six Feet Under. The series takes place in the not-too-distant future, when, thanks to the invention of synthetic blood, vampires no longer need humans for their fix and can walk freely, if not yet comfortably, among their living counterparts. With their integration into a small Louisiana town causing a stir, a love story ensues between Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, the X-Men films; Academy Award winner for The Piano), an innocent waitress with the unusual ability to read minds, and vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer, The Starter Wife). The series also features Ryan Kwanten (Summerland), Rutina Wesley (How She Move), Sam Trammell (Judging Amy), and Nelsan Ellis (The Inside). True Blood debuts September 7 exclusively on HBO. Room 6CDEF 4:30-5:30 UClick: Mobile Comics—GoComics, the leader in online and mobile comics and manga, looks at a market truly coming in to its own. Panelists will discuss the evolution of comic strips and comic books in the digital age and examine new publishing platforms that make mobile viewing part of a complete comics experience. They’ll introduce new content from their partners: Stan Lee, Tokyopop, Virgin Comics, IDW, Devil’s Due, Papercutz, TMNT and more. Learn about what the future of mobile comics promises for fans and creators alike. Room 30AB 4:45-5:45 Mondo Marvel—2008 has already been a huge success for Marvel in all corners of the Universe. Now, join top editors and creators, including Greg Pak (Skaar, Son of Hulk), Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man), Ed Brubaker (Captain America), Jeff Parker (Agents of Atlas), Warren Simons (editor), Mark Paniccia (editor), and Jim McCann (publishing), to find out what's to come for Iron Man, Hulk, Daredevil, the FF, and all things Marvel. Room 6A 4:45-5:45 "SCREAM" Like a Girl—Spike loves women. And the coolest women on the planet are the ones who destroy aliens, defeat serial killers and battle evil villains with their superpowers! In honor of Spike's Scream Awards 2008—the first and most important televised event that celebrates the genius creative talent behind the powerhouse Hollywood genres of comic books, science fiction, fantasy and horror—Spike brings you a candid discussion of these genres from the women they love, who are poised to rule the fanboy's universe! Moderator Kevin Smith (Clerks), the brilliant writer, director, and comic book genius hosts an all-female panel of actresses, artists, writers, directors, and producers in a discussion about working in these genres from their unique point of view. Twenty lucky panel attendees will win tickets to the 2008 Scream Awards. Ballroom 20 5:00-6:00 The Making of the Vertigo Encyclopedia—Dig into the wealth of information DC Comics, Vertigo, and DK Publishing have and find out how a comic book imprint’s encyclopedia is created, from getting the material to organizing it and putting it out on the shelves. Get the down and dirty info from Karen Berger (senior VP/executive editor—Vertigo), Alastair Dougall (senior editor—DK Publishing), and Alex Irvine (author), and watch the world premiere of the documentary The Making of the Vertigo Encyclopedia. Room 2 5:00-6:00 Bandai Entertainment’s Anime Invasion—In 2008, Bandai Entertainment has put together an amazing line up of anime titles: Code Geass, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Sword of the Stranger, Ghost Slayers Ayashi, Gundam 00, and many more. Join Bandai Entertainment president Ken Iyadomi and director of marketing Robert Napton to hear all the latest news on the company’s releases, learn some tidbits about what’s coming, up and maybe get some free stuff! Room 4 5:00-6:00 The Pitching Hour—Michael Polis (WildBrain Studios, YoGabbaGabba), Jermaine Turner (director, Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group), Jill Sanford (manager, original series, Disney Television Animation), Sam Humphries (MySpace Comics), Paula Gould (PEG PR), Jeremy Love (writer/producer, Gettosake Studios), and moderator Dan Evans (freelance development exec) will take an idea from conception through production for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical example and humorous stories, the process that new creators should adapt to make their way into the Hollywood creative battleground. Knowing that each project is unique, there will be a Q&A to allow the audience to really hone in on the solutions to obstacles they may encounter. Also on hand will be IP lawyer Brendan McFeely to give creators insight on protecting their ideas as they navigate Hollywood! Room 5AB 5:00-6:00 Spotlight on Floyd Norman—Comic-Con special guest Floyd Norman talks about his long and varied career in feature film and television animation. His work includes Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pixar’s Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc., and many more fan favorites. Moderated by cartoonist and animation artist Scott Shaw! Room 7AB 5:00-6:00 Looking at Our World: Eye on the Past—Authors discuss how they use and abuse history to inform their fictional stories. Panelists include Connie Willis (Passage), Jacqueline Carey (Kushiel's Legacy), Max Allan Collins (Deadly Beloved), Peter David (Tigerheart), Naomi Novik (Victory of Eagles), and Jess Winfield (My Name Is Will: A Novel of Sex, Drugs, and Shakespeare). Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy. Room 8 5:00-6:00 Spotlight on Mike W. Barr—What would comics in the ’80s and ’90s have been without Camelot 3000, Batman and the Outsiders, The Maze Agency, and Mantra. The creator of those titles, Comic-Con special guest Mike W. Barr, will answer that question and pretty much any others, as well as what he's up to nowadays. (Just don't ask him what the "W." stands for.) With a special guest moderator...maybe. Room 10 5:00-6:00 Comics Experience: How to Write a Pitch!—Hosted by Andy Schmidt (IDW senior editor, GI Joe, Star Trek), panelists Mark Waid (BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief, Flash, Kingdom Come), James Lucas Jones (Oni Press editor-in-chief), Rob Levin (Top Cow Entertainment editor-in-chief), Chris Gage (The Authority, Invincible Iron Man), C. B. Cebulski (Drain, Wonderlost, X-Men: Divided We Stand) and Nick Lowe (Marvel X-Men editor) offer tips on writing pitches, pitching verbally, and getting your pitch read! Want to write a comic? Don’t miss this panel! Questions from the audience welcome. Room 30CDE 5:00-6:00 The Third Annual Comics Podcasting Panel—The best of the best in comics podcasting returns to San Diego for the third annual discussion of comics podcasting and how it’s affected the comics media. Rick Remender (writer of Fear Agent, Punisher War Journal, The End League) moderates a no-holds-barred discussion with comics podcasters Bryan Deemer and Peter Rios (Comic Geek Speak), Charlito and Mr. Phil (Indie Spinner Rack), Joe Gonzalez and Jimmy Aquino (Comic News Insider), Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick (iFanboy), and John Mayo and Bob Bretall (Comic Book Page). Room 32AB 5:30-6:30 Action Figure Times Toymaker Q&A—Ever wanted to know why your favorite character figure was limited, or just what toy companies are thinking? How about the recent movement of toy licenses from one manufacturer to another? Or the effect of the rising costs of fuel on the manufacturing of figures on the market? Here's your chance to ask the manufacturers (both big and small) about their favorite figures and statues. What questions have been burning in your mind? Come to Action Figure Times’ annual collectors’ panel to find out! Room 3 5:30-6:30 The Science Behind Science Fiction—Celebrate the world of science fiction when Jaime Paglia (writer and producer of Eureka) and Phil Plait (badastronomy.com) lead a panel discussion with Discover Magazine editors exploring when science becomes good science fiction. Join Jaime, Phil and other special guests for an exciting discussion followed by Q&A. Room 6B 5:30-6:30 Comics Arts Conference Workshop: Language Arts and Cross Curriculum Comics Seminar—Lisa Vizcarra (Carquinez Middle School) demonstrates the application of comics in the K-8 environment in Language Arts classes as well as across the curriculum. Using a step-by-step approach, she explains how comics—both published and student-created—can be used as pedagogical tools to explain plot, setting, and dialogue; to demonstrate the laws of physics; to learn the operation of new technology; and to develop skills in public speaking. Room 30AB 5:30-6:30 Dark Castle Entertainment—Launched by producer Joel Silver and director Robert Zemeckis, Dark Castle Entertainment was founded to create a unique brand of horror movies inspired by the works of filmmaker William Castle. Recently, Dark Castle entered into an arrangement with CIT Group Inc. to broaden Dark Castle into a full genre label that will include feature films (London-based crime thriller RocknRolla, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Gerard Butler, scheduled to be released in October; Ninja Assassin directed by James McTeigue and starring Korean pop sensation Rain; and Whiteout, starring Kate Beckinsale), home video (The Hills Run Red starring Sophie Monk, William Sadler, and Tad Hilgenbrinck) and comic books (Ferryman by Marc Andreyko and Jonathan Wayshak). Hall H 5:45-6:45 Showtime: Dexter—Showtime presents exclusives from the set of the highly anticipated third season of Dexter. Moderator Kristin Dos Santos (E!) presides over this revealing interview and Q&A session with the top stars and executive producers of Dexter, featuring Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Clyde Phillips, and John Goldwyn, plus a special guest! Room 6CDEF 6:00-7:00 Life, Death, Life of Star Trek—You've heard a lot of hype about sci-fi's first franchise lately, now it's time to see what it's all about and celebrate an illustrious 40 years of boldly going with this regular panel of unpaid, uncensored Treksperts, who pay homage to Trek's past and future with some special surprises and exclusive audio-visual treats you'll only see here. Daren Dochterman (ST: TMP Director's Cut Special Edition), Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise), Jeff Bond (The Music of Star Trek), and moderator Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise) talk Trek like no one else can...or will. Room 2 6:00-7:00 The Secret History of Manga in the U.S.—It's been 30 years since the first manga was translated into English. From MixxZine to Raijin, from Astro Boy to OEL, join Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide) on a visual time machine full of dreamers, censors, antiwar activists, and other weirdness. Including ninja. Lots of ninja. Room 4 6:00-7:00 Spotlight on Frank Beddor—Comic-Con special guest Frank Beddor, author of the best-selling "Looking Glass Wars" series, and creator of the Hatter M graphic novel, talks about the creation of his books, gives the story behind the story, and presents concept art from a wide array of artists who have visualized his text: Ben Templesmith (30 Day of Night), Doug Chiang (Star Wars), and Stephan Martiniere (I, Robot). He'll reveal the new online game The Card Soldier Wars, show a special effects trailer for The Looking Glass Wars movie, and discuss how each of these mediums connect and extend The Looking Glass Wars universe. Room 5AB 6:00-7:00 DC Nation—DC Senior VP/executive editor Dan DiDio hosts this gabfest with Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), and some of the top talent in the industry, talking and teasing upcoming stories! Come learn the secrets behind the most talked about events of the summer! Room 6A 6:00-7:00 Bill Plympton’s Idiots and Angels—Independent animator Bill Plympton (The Tune, Mutant Aliens) will screen the first 20 minutes of his just-completed animated feature Idiots and Angels, plus his new short, Hot Dog, the latest sequel to the Oscar-nominated Guard Dog. Join Bill for a look at his latest projects, plus a Q&A session to follow. Room 7AB 6:00-7:00 Devil’s Due Presents: Hack/Slash and Beyond!—Hollywood screenwriter Justin Marks (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li) joins Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley (Halloween: Nightdance) to talk about the new H/S film and his new DDP/Capcom comic book series Bionic Commando. Also featuring director Todd Lincoln, Hack/Slash Annual stars from The Suicide Girls, and a blockbuster surprise guest you won’t want to miss! Room 8 6:00-7:00 Random House Publishing—Staff from the Random House Publishing Group—including Betsy Mitchell (editor-in-chief, Del Rey), Dallas Middaugh (associate publisher, Del Rey Manga), Mutsumi Miyazaki (director of licensing and acquisitions, Del Rey Manga), Chris Schluep (senior editor, RHPG), and Tricia Narwani (editor, RHPG)—discuss upcoming titles from Del Rey, Del Rey Manga, Ballantine, and Villard Graphic Novels. Room 10 6:00-7:00 From Fan to Creator: Goal Setting for Creative Types—Which side of the convention table do you want to be on: artist or fan? And what’s keeping you from getting there? If you have an idea in your head that you’ve had trouble bringing into reality, you might benefit from this fun and practical goal-setting workshop, designed specifically for the Comic-Con crowd. Teacher and life purpose coach Douglas Neff will give you simple, proven techniques for achieving your most important goals. And this year, a surprise guest panel will fill your head with inspiration before you leave. Whether you want to write your own screenplay, draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you’re sure to get something useful from this informative and energizing workshop. Room 30CDE 6:00-7:00 The Comics Blogosphere—The blog explosion has opened up a new frontier for comics criticism. This lively (and inevitably bloggable) discussion features David Brothers (4thletter!), Jeff Lester (The Savage Critic(s)), Laura Hudson (Myriad Issues), Tim Robins (Mindless Ones) and moderator Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics). Room 32AB 6:30-7:30 So You Want to Do a Graphic Novel—Writer and publisher Larry Young assembles a team of writers and artists to unlock the secrets and unveil the mysteries of completing your own graphic novel. Panelists Adam Beechen (Final Crisis), Steven Grant (Two Guns), Kirsten Baldock (Smoke and Guns), Matt Silady (The Homeless Channel), and Manny Bello (Dugout) kibbitz, cajole, and inspire you. Room 3 6:30-7:30 Adventures in Game Development—Have you ever dreamed of making your own video game? Are you a writer with a great story? Is there a place in video games for a traditional artist? Or do you just want to get into the industry? Veteran designer Alex Jimenez (Battletanxs, Darkstalkers), artist David DeVries (The Monster Engine), and author Blake Hutchins (The Sword from the Sea) answer all your questions and take you inside the video game industry. Find out what it takes to break into this competitive but rewarding field. Attendees will also get a special sneak peek at the upcoming title Blueshift. Room 30AB 6:45-7:45 Robotech Industry Panel—Tommy Yune, director of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, covers the history of the animated series that introduced a generation to anime and discusses upcoming new releases in the wake of the announcement of the live-action feature film. Room 6B Nighttime Programs 7:00-9:00 Comedy Central TV Funhouse with Robert Smigel—Robert Smigel (Saturday Night Live) and Dino Stamatopoulos (Morel Orel) reunite to discuss the most groundbreaking show to ever hit (and subsequently disappear) from basic cable. Join the guys to relive the glory of the best show you barely remember. Room 6CDEF 7:00-9:00 Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist—Get a look behind the mask of The Spirit creator in this feature-length documentary movie. With a triumphant world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, the production features the legendary writer/artist Will Eisner with Frank Miller, Stan Lee, Jules Feiffer, Jack Kirby, Kurt Vonnegut, and many others. Following this unique free movie screening, director/producer Andrew D. Cooke and writer/producer Jon B. Cooke will be available for a dynamic Q&A session. Room 7AB 7:15-8:15 Adventures in Anime—Quinton Flynn (Axel from Kingdom Hearts, Reno from Final Fantasy, Raiden from MGS) and Emmy winner Jeff Nimoy (director of Digimon, Naruto, Wolfwood from Trigun) talk about their careers and their adventures on tour, answer your questions, and sing their famous Yaoi Song from AdventuresInAnime.com! Room 6A 7:30-8:30 Geek Roundtable Live— Be a part of a live podcast with the guys from GeekRoundTable.com, the coolest geek podcast on the Internet. The guys will discuss the latest and hottest in comics, movies, television, DVDs, and games. Put your two cents in and get free prizes to boot, and maybe the guys will let you sit in the empty chair! Featuring Ned Cato Jr., Jesse Lopez, Chris Sturhann, Mary Sturhann, Matt Jeffery, Wesley Strawther, and Johann Joseph starring as himself. Room 10 8:00-8:30 Lionsgate and Marvel: Punisher: War Zone!—Producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Incredible Hulk) and stars Ray Stevenson (Rome) and Julie Benz (Rambo, Dexter) take you into the world of the Punisher for an exclusive first look. You won't be prepared! Room 6B 8:30-9:00 Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures: Saw 5—Join director David Hackl, along with the filmmakers and cast for an exclusive first look at the latest terrifying installment of the most successful horror series in history! Room 6B 8:30-10:00 Star Wars Fan Film Awards—It’s the galaxy-spanning return of a Comic-Con favorite! The Star Wars Fan Film Awards come back to Ballroom 20 as the Thursday night big event. Ballroom 20 9:00-10:00 Repo! The Genetic Opera First Look—See what director Darren Lynn Bousman has been up to since directing the last three Saw movies: Repo! The Genetic Opera. Check out the phenomenon that is this Goth Rock musical with sneak peeks and the new trailer plus stories from Darren and the actors themselves, including Alexa Vega (Spy Kids), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), and Ogre (the band Skinny Puppy), among others. Room 6B 9:00-12:00 10th Annual Superhero Kung-Fu Extravaganza —Martial Arts movie master Ric Meyers (Inside Kung-Fu) celebrates a decade's worth of bringing you the funniest, fastest, and most amazing film clips by creating an anniversary show of the greatest kung-fu fights of all time, complete with surprise guest stars and freebies! If you attend only one "Extravaganza" in the next ten years, make this the one! Room 6CDEF 10:00-12:00 Warner Premiere and Warner Home Video: World Premiere of Lost Boys The Tribe—Prepare to sink your teeth into the long-awaited and highly anticipated next chapter of the cult phenomenon started by the 1987 cult classic, and be the first to see Lost Boys The Tribe before its July 29 DVD release at this special world premiere. More than 20 years in the making, Lost Boys The Tribe is an homage to the original 1987 cult hit and stars Corey Feldman as vampire hunter Edgar Frog, along with Tad Hilgenbrinck, Angus Sutherland, and Autumn Reeser, with appearances by Jamison Newlander and Corey Haim. Meet the cast and filmmakers as director P J Pesce and original Lost Boys star Corey Feldman are joined by Tad Hilgenbrinck, Angus Sutherland, and Autumn Reeser to answer questions and talk about the making of this new horror classic. Ballroom 20.

Spout Group Post: WB @ Comic-Con (Watchmen, Terminator, Friday the 13th, JEREMY PIVEN, JARED PADALECKI)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:15:57 GMT

Post Subject: WB @ Comic-Con (Watchmen, Terminator, Friday the 13th, JEREMY PIVEN, JARED PADALECKI)
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 7/8/2008 11:15:57 AM
Body: Here's a tentative preview of what to expect from the WB movie-wise at Comic-Con Panels have been scheduled for Watchmen, with director Zack Snyder, Terminator Salvation, with the always entertaining McG, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with director Dave Filoni, producer Catherine Winder, Jeremy Piven, Ludacris and Guy Ritchie will talk RocknRolla Rain (AKA Korean sensation Ji Hoon Jung) will excite fangirls -- though I can't guarantee he'll dress the part -- as Ninja Assassin, with director James McTeigue and fellow star Naomie Harris. The new version of Friday the 13th will also be spotlighted, with Jared Padalecki and Derek Meaks ready to talk Crystal Lake and hockey masks. Source

Spout Group Post: The Cry

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:07:03 GMT

Post Subject: The Cry
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 6/4/2008 11:07:03 AM
Body: The Cry (2007) Directed by Bernadine Santistevan. Starring Miriam Colon, Christian Camargo, Adriana Dominguez, Carlos Leon, Kate Blumberg. Venture capitalist-turned-independent filmmaker Monique Salazar leaves behind the world of high-risk investments to craft this supernatural thriller based on the Latino legend of La Llorona - a Medea-like entity who was said to have drowned her children, and whose lingering grief was so powerful that it transcended death. A young mother (Adriana Dominguez) living in New York City has fallen under the deadly spell of La Llorona, and now as a pair of detectives

Spout Group Post: Episode I: X-tro

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:03:21 GMT

Post Subject: Episode I: X-tro
Group Name: Natsukashi
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/30/2008 3:03:21 PM
Body: Dowload mp3 of X-tro: Episode I: ’Xtro’ Title: X-tro Released: January 1983 Rated: R Peronal pre-screening recollections: I recall my father going to take me to see this when I was but a young lad. Being the kind, loving father that he was, he knew the film had aliens (that loveable ET was at his zenith in popularity), UFOs and scares in it — all the things that preoccupied my pre-teen brain. But as most fathers, he never really checked out anything else about the film (little details like alien rape and a grown man crawling out of a woman’s holiest of holies). Details of plot and characters are all a bit sketchy to me, not because I was not paying attention (far from it, I was dodging and weaving my dad’s sheltering hands like Smokin’ Joe Frazier), but because I never had the chance to finish watching the damn thing. This was actually the first film I ever walked out on (again, not my decision, as I was getting quite an anatomy lesson). So for me, X-Tro is like one giant elipsis in my mind. What I recall equally shocked and thrilled me, so it is with much pleasure that I return to the film more than 20 years later, prepared to finish this heretofore unwritten chapter in my mind. Post screening: So it looks like I owe my dad a debt of gratitude for saving my young brain the agony of sitting through this cinematic abortion. It turns out alien face raping and birthing full-grown British men were actually the film’s only claim to fame, as it digresses into a more surreal dissection in familial dysfunction featuring moments of otherworldly oddities. Yet it remains oddly watchable if only to see just what kind of narrative detour they’re willing to take. Film History This was briefly considered a “video nasty,” from the British Board of Film Censors, which in the early 80s halted the sale or rental of films it deemed morally inappropriate. Other films making the list of 34 banned films included: Cannibal Holocaust, The Evil Dead, and Don’t Go in the Woods. Xtro was released uncut in 1987. It was produced by Robert Shaye, for New Line, who now runs the company, which was gobbled up by Time Warner. In an lively interview from 2005, even the film’s director Harry Bromley Davenport (who also provided the film’s score, which we’ll get to later) called it an “extraordinary mess” and “rubbish,” citing that he was stoned during most of the filming. This explains a lot, what with homicidal midget clowns, intergalactic rape, boil sucking and slightly incestuous overtones. It also marks the screen debut of future Bond girl Maryam D’Abo in her birthday suit. The Plot Opening in an idyllic countryside setting, Daddy and son are playing fetch with the family’s Irish Wolfhound. A rather daunting game, actually, as it seems as though Daddy’s trying to toss the stick up on the roof of the family’s two-story cottage. Dad, played by Philip Sayer ( no relation to Leo), gets sucked into an apparent UFO while little Tony, played by Simon Nash, watches in horror. At least I think that’s what frightens him, as it could be he’s merely wincing at the horrendous Moog synthesizer on the film’s score. Daddy returns after three years of absence with no explanation, apparently in order to bond with his boy. His first contact with his son is to telepathically bath the boy in blood while he is sleeping. Thanks pop. When discovered by his concerned Mommy, played by Bernice Stegers, the boy delivers the equally icky line: “Daddy sent it….I just felt something sticky.” Mom has since moved on, shacking with an American who looks like a cousin of Mark Lynn Baker from “Perfect Strangers,” who’s also a roadie for Quiet Riot. Dad returns to earth first in the form of an alien in the film’s one effectively creepy scene. A man in a rubber alien suit crabwalks backward and bolts out in front of a moving car. Daddy’s newfound alien abilities He can impregnate women with a protractable phallus inserted into the mouth. He regenerates into human form within, presumably hours in the womb of a woman. NOTE: This is where my own father exercised his own rating system and dragged me from the theater, because, as he said, “I knew you were going to have more questions than I was willing to answer.” He can melt telephones, He enjoys the fragrant bouquet of a natural gas line. He develops a dietary habit of snake eggs. He can produce large boils on his son by biting him. He informs his son that “If you think hard enough about something, you can make it happen.” He can also shriek to ear-bleeding decibels. Tony’s abilities given to him as a gift from Daddy: He uses his powers to summon: A midget homicidal clown with a glowing deadly yo-yo A black panther – not “the” Black Panthers, mind you, though that would have made just as much sense. Turn people into egg-producing hosts wrapped into cocoons. His military action figures into full-grown men with fully operational weaponry. The Music: This film exists to pinpoint the exact time the Moog synthesizer became obsolete. It’s as though director Davenport let his pet cat run wild on the keyboard while recording. The Acting: Really hard to say, as I’m not sure the stars even knew what they were soaking in. Seriously, how do you direct a grown man to emote during a scene in which he chews through his own umbilical cord? Maryam D’Abo is nekkid. The one reason I wish dad would have stuck it out with me in this film. The (New) Memories As stated, I had only a casual relationship with X-Tro, as we were two ships passing in the parental-controlled night. My dad flipped on the porch lights before X-Tro and I could get to second base. But had we endured, I am quite sure Dad would have had to foot quite a bill for various rehad clinics that I would surely have frequented trying to chemically alter my mind so that I could make sense of what the hell X-Tro is all about. Part I: Rob and Jay discuss ‘Xtro’ (hide the kiddies’ eyes in the first few seconds…no, seriously! Rob’s head may frighten them!) Part II: Three simple words: Yo-yo Clown midgets Part III: ‘Naughty bits’ Part IV: A New Hope

Spout Group Post: LAFF Reviews Round-Up

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:30:31 GMT

Post Subject: LAFF Reviews Round-Up
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/30/2008 11:30:31 AM
Body: Bill, one of your fellow mavens, just finished an exciting couple of days at the Los Angeles Film Festival, watching and reviewing films on behalf of Spout. Check out his coverage and reviews: L.A. Filmfest Review: Boy A L.A. Filmfest Review: Trinidad L.A. Filmfest Review - X-Files: I Want To Believe ("Fan"-tastic sneak) L.A. Filmfest Review: Must Read After My Death L.A. Filmfest Review: Encounters at the Top of the World Thanks, Bill! Don't forget to check out Karina Longworth's coverage of the Los Angeles Film Festival over on SpoutBlog.

Spout Group Post: June 18, 2008: Smiley Face (2007)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:13:05 GMT

Post Subject: June 18, 2008: Smiley Face (2007)
Group Name: Movie Watchin Wednesday
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/27/2008 2:13:05 PM
Body: The film for this week is a festival gem that we found at the 2007 SXSW Film Festival, Smiley Face - directed by Greg Araki.

Spout Group Post: Academy Changes Some Rules

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:29:41 GMT

Post Subject: Academy Changes Some Rules
Group Name: It's a Wonderful Night for Oscar!
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 6/23/2008 12:29:41 PM
Body: Here's some summer scuttle on the Academy changing some rules. Eligibility rules for Song limit possible nominees from any given film to two. The Foreign Language Film nomination process has been altered slightly on a procedural level. Here are some details: http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/new-rules-okayed-for-81st-academy-awards/

Spout Group Post: Actress Needed ASAP in Flint, MI

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:02:45 GMT

Post Subject: Actress Needed ASAP in Flint, MI
Group Name: Michigan
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/24/2008 11:02:45 AM
Body: Anarchy Productions needs an attractive female immediately for Hostel/Saw type B horror film, Fatal Charade: The Legacy. Role is for a female assassin/cleaner. Race and acting level unimportant. Age range 21-40, no pay, but you will be provided copies of completed film, other promotional materials, and will be also be able to participate in public appearances for the promotion of the film. Must take direction well, be reliable, hard working, and available for a handful of weekdays or weekends depending on the availability of everyone involved. Please respond to executive producer, Dangerous Lee at askdangerouslee@hotmail.com with bio and photo.

Spout Group Post: Will Smith says he would love to star in a Bollywood film

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:23:50 GMT

Post Subject: Will Smith says he would love to star in a Bollywood film
Group Name: Bollywood
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/23/2008 12:23:50 PM
Body: Will Smith wants to star in a Bollywood film. The 'Hancock' actor - who has made his name by landing lead roles in a series of big blockbuster action movies - thinks it is time to try his hand at a different genre. He said: "I've made a couple of speculative deals in India. We've got some Bolly-Will movies going on!" Will also dismissed claims he is planning to make a follow-up to his hit movies 'Bad Boys' and 'Bad Boys 2'. He added to 'T4 Sunday' presenter Steve Jones: "I probably won't do that. There have been pitches, and the concept is genius for 'Bad Boys 3' but I've moved on now." It was recently reported Will had begged director Michael Bay to let him reprise his role for a third time because his son is such a big fan of the movies. Will and Martin Lawrence starred in the first film in 1995, with the sequel being released eight years later. Source

Spout Group Post: Episode 38 - Be Kind Rewind! (Director Michel Gondry special)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:23:40 GMT

Post Subject: Episode 38 - Be Kind Rewind! (Director Michel Gondry special)
Group Name: Sound on Sight
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/22/2008 2:23:40 PM
Body: There are many ways to crack a Rubik’s Cube. Michel Gondry did it with his toes. A year ago, the film director posted a short video on YouTube showing this skill … Things aren’t always as they appear in a Gondry film. Tune into our special on director Michel Gondry. a French Academy Award-winning screenwriter, film, commercial and music video director. He is noted for his inventive visual style and manipulation of mise en scène.

Spout Group Post: Movies screening at Comic-Con 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:26:29 GMT

Post Subject: Movies screening at Comic-Con 2008
Group Name: Comic-Con
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/19/2008 2:26:29 PM
Body: Although the final schedule is still not yet determined, IESB has a list of what to expect from each studio. Warner Bros. will be featuring RocknRolla, Ninja Assassin, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Terminator: Salvation, Watchmen and Friday the 13th. Christian Bale, Zack Snyder and the cast of Watchmen, Jared Padalecki are rumored. Paramount will have a Tropic Thunder screening. We have heard there might be something for G.I. Joe and Star Trek. No guests rumored. The Weinstein Company will showcase Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno and possibly premiere the highly anticipated film from Kyle Newman, Fanboys. Kevin Smith, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Kyle Newman and Jaime King are rumored. Lionsgate will only focus their attention on Frank Miller's The Spirit and maybe show a little from their upcoming reboot Punisher: War Zone. Frank Miller, Jaime King, Eva Mendes, Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson are rumored. 20th Century Fox will have a little something from the City of Ember, Mirrors and the Day the Earth Stood Still. No word if X-Men Origins: Wolverine will have any presence. Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Smart and Alexandre Aja rumored. Sony/Screen Gems will have Quarantine, Underworld 3: the Rise of the Lycans and we have been hearing rumors about a little something from the Quantum of Solace. Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Brown, Jay Hernandez rumored. Universal will have Death Race. There is a good possibility of having Land of the Lost and Rob Cohen's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Jason Statham, Paul W.S. Anderson, Rob Cohen, Brendan Fraser, Danny McBride, Will Ferrell rumored. Summit will be bringing the cast of Twilight for a panel and autograph signing. Catherine Hardwicke, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Cam Gigandet, Rachelle LaFevre, Edi Gathegi, Taylor Lautner and author Stephenie Meyer confirmed. On the TV front NBC will be showcasing Heroes and Fear Itself. Plus, we are hearing Fox will be showing of a bit of J.J. Abrams’ Fringe. Complete cast of Heroes rumored. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and J.J. Abrams rumored.

Spout Group Post: Waterfront 2008 Follow-Up

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:18:14 GMT

Post Subject: Waterfront 2008 Follow-Up
Group Name: Michigan
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/19/2008 12:18:14 AM
Body: Just found out that ticket sales at last weekend's Waterfront Film Festival topped 2007 numbers, with more than 14,000 admissions sold. The Saturday night screening of "Bart Got a Room" was the best-attended show, selling out the Saugatuck Yacht Services building with 699 seats filled. Other big sellers were "Kabluey," "The Flyboys," "Yonkers Joe," "Dakota Skye," "Man on Wire" and "Bonneville." Next year's festival will take place June 11-14. Source: MLive.com

Spout Group Post: Quick Waterfront 2008 Wrap-Up

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:18:09 GMT

Post Subject: Quick Waterfront 2008 Wrap-Up
Group Name: Waterfront Film Festival
Last Post By: lopezdash
Post Date: 6/19/2008 12:18:09 AM
Body: Just found out that ticket sales at last weekend's Waterfront Film Festival topped 2007 numbers, with more than 14,000 admissions sold. The Saturday night screening of "Bart Got a Room" was the best-attended show, selling out the Saugatuck Yacht Services building with 699 seats filled. Other big sellers were "Kabluey," "The Flyboys," "Yonkers Joe," "Dakota Skye," "Man on Wire" and "Bonneville." Next year's festival will take place June 11-14. Source: MLive.com