Englishman In San Diego: Recent Episodes
Englishman In San Diego
'An Englishman In San Diego' - an unofficial fan site and news resource for the San Diego Comic-Con, also covering news, updates, reviews and commentary for Con-related pop culture – all from an Englishman’s perspective.
ECCC 2026: In Conversation with Ben Mauro (Emerald City Comic Con, 07-03-2026)The Convention Collective's own Dan Berry was lucky enough to attend Emerald City Comic Con 2026 as press, talking to some of the great and good exhibiting at the show, including Ben Mauro, creator of the graphic novel series, HUXLEY.
This past October, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend New York Comic Con in New York City. While he was there he had the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including an interview with the Director of the upcoming film MERCY, Timur Bekmambetov .
This October, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend New York Comic Con in New York City. While he was there he had the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including Chris Killian about his new title from Image Comics (which is set in the Spawn Universe) I Saw Santa A Spawn Universe Christmas Story.
This October, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend New York Comic Con in New York City. While he was there he had the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including a roundtable interview with MMA legend and writer Ronda Rousey about her new title from AWA, Expecting the Unexpected.
DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Samantha Béart (August 2025)This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed and beloved creator Samantha Béart.
DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Catieosaurus (August 2025)This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed and beloved illustrator Catieosaurus.
Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Becky Cloonan (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar artist Becky Cloonan.
Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Zoe Thorogood (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist/creator Zoe Thorogood.
Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Cory Smith (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist Cory Smith.
Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Jim Zub (August 2025)This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar writer Jim Zub.
While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, our own Senior Editor, Dan Berry, had a chance to sit down with co-writers of IDW's upcoming Star Trek: The Last Starship Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly.
SDCC 2025: Roundtable with Robert Kirkman & David Finch (San Diego Comic Con 26/07/2025)This weekend, the biggest pop culture celebration event returns to San Diego for four days of panels, exclusives, fandom and enthusiasm - San Diego Comic-Con! The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry is very lucky to be on the ground as Press, taking in the sights and sounds.Here, he takes part in a roundtable interview, along with other invited press, to talk to writer Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD) and artist David Finch (ULTIMATE X-MEN) about a comic project years in the making: SKINBREAKER.Thanks to Comic-Con International for this amazing opportunity.
WCCC 2025: In Conversation with Todd McFarlane (WonderCon, March 2025)Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to one of the true mavericks of comics, Todd McFarlane.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, was able to talk to some amazing talent, showcasing their wares this year, including superstar artist Matt Kindt and his mother Margie Kraft Kindt who brought their new work, GILT FRAME to the con. Thanks to Matt and Margie for their time and to Comic-Con International Dark Horse, and Superfan Promotions LLC for this wonderful opportunity.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, talked to some amazing talent showcasing their wares this year, including THE BOYS co-creator Darick Robertson who, with artist Stephen B. Jones, bring their new book GREASER: GEMINI BLUES to relatively new comics publisher, Magma Comics...Thanks to Darick and Stephen for their time and to Comic-Con International and Magma Comix for this wonderful opportunity.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, was in the room for a packed press conference for the new ENERGON UNIVERSE, tying together some of the most epic properties in pop culture, Transformers and G.I. Joe. Skybound Senior VP/EIC Sean Mackiewicz, Chairman/Co-Founder Robert Kirkman, Artist Tom Reilly and writers Joshua Williamson and Daniel Warren Johnson talk about their influences, their goals with the tie-in and their excitement on playing with these incredible toys...Thanks to the entire panel for their time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the chance to talk to Diamond Select Toys, always one of the most vibrant and energised booths on the exhibition floor, with Marketing Supervisor Zack Oat showcasing some of the exciting toys the company had on display...Thanks to Zack for their time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the opportunity to talk to comics creator Charles Ardai about some of the exciting new books coming to shelves very soon, including critically acclaimed GUN HONEYThanks to Charles for his time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.
We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, visited the always-impressive Bandai Namco stand on the exhibition floor, highlighted by the massive Godzilla statue on its corner that caught everyone's attention - and photo reels! Dan also got to speak to the Bandai Senior Marketing Manager Justin Cavender about what the company had brought to the show and what they expected from this year's SDCC.Thanks to Justin for his time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.
The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry Talks to writer ZACK KAPLAN at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition held at the San Diego Convention Centre June 27 – July 2, 2024 about his latest works including the visceral and heart-pumping KILL ALL IMMORTALS, published by Dark Horse Comics.
Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to the co-creator of STRAY DOGS, Tony Fleecs, about his much-lauded and hugely anticipated new Image Comics release, FERAL.
Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to prolific comics creator Steve Orlando about his work and career, along with his new upcoming book, THE SCALE TRADE.
Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to legendary Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson, attending his very first North American comic con, talking about his new comic book series, THE MANDRAKE PROJECT.
Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly and artist Eamon Winkle about THE PRINCIPLES OF NECROMANCY, their first creator-owned title in eight years and Winkle’s debut as a sequential artist.
TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer/artist Patrick Horvath, the creator behind the hit series BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES...
s11s02: ALEX DE CAMPI ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 18th February 2024 Catch the full livestream of each episode as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC----------...in which we are joined - very graciously, last minute - by multi-hyphenate, super-talented writer and director Alex De Campi who joins us to talk about her favourite comic con experiences, what her perspective is of cons as both a comic creator and a video director, and all about her exciting current projects inc.FULL TILT BOOGIE for 2000AD, SCRAPPER for Image Comics and PARASOCIAL and BAD KARMA. Busy bee, indeed.----------TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGOA livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT (*please check social media for broadcast updates)Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updatesSubscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications at @englishmansdcc www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiego
s11s01: JOEL MEADOWS // 'SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE EMPIRE BUILDERS' ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 10th February 2024 Catch the full livestream of each episode as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC----------...in which Joel Meadows (Tripwire Magazine), joins us for our first episode back of the 2024 run to talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, the cons he's visited (including NYCC, Angleoume and Lake Como) and his first published original creation, a take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle character.----------TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGOA livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT (*please check social media for broadcast updates)Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updatesSubscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications at @englishmansdcc www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiegoIntro Music: 'Punky' // Bensounds
LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer Zack Kaplan about his current and upcoming projects, and how he draws from personal drives, fears and ambitions to weave compelling and dramatic stories.
DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben GoretskiThe Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to DCon's founder Ben Goretsky, about the superstar highlights of the show for 2023 and what massive changes are coming to DesignerCon in 2024 - including news of a new location for the show...
New York Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with David Pepose (THE DEVID THAT WEARS MY FACE)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to be granted press access to possibly the biggest comic con of 2023 - New York Comic Con, taking over the Javits Center Thu 12th-Sun 15th October. NYCC is famed for gathering some incredible celebrities and pop culture talent, as well as curating one of the biggest and most impressive Artist Alley's in the game.This year, Dan got the chance to talk to comics writer David Pepose about his latest horror-filled comic, THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE, available just in time for the scary season.-------------------The Convention Collective will be attending San Diego Comic-Con officially next year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Support us as we ramp up our coverage of SDCC 2023 by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
New York Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with David M. Booher & Drew Zucker (THE FEEDING)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to be granted press access to possibly the biggest comic con of 2023 - New York Comic Con, taking over the Javits Center Thu 12th-Sun 15th October. NYCC is famed for gathering some incredible celebrities and pop culture talent, as well as curating one of the biggest and most impressive Artist Alley's in the game.This year, Dan got the chance to talk to comics writer David M. Booher and artist Drew Zucker (CANTO) about their latest book, THE FEEDING, about the nightmare inspirations of the story to the collaboration that led to the final fright-filled product.-------------------The Convention Collective will be attending San Diego Comic-Con officially next year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Support us as we ramp up our coverage of SDCC 2023 by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
Baltimore Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with Frank ChoThe Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry made his way to Maryland USA for the sights and sounds of Baltimore Comic Con at the beginning of September - BCC has always attracted some of comics' true pioneers and groundbreakers, rulebreakers and mavericks. And you don't get more of a maverick than the legendary artist, Frank Cho...-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
DragonCon 2023: In Conversation with Mark Russell (SECOND COMING, SECOND COMING: TRINITY)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was found roaming the floor of the Atlanta hotel floors as the sprawling DragonCon event once again ran riot over the city. Many of the world's finest comics creators, cosplayers and creative ne'er-do-wells were in attendance, including the one and only Mark Russell.We're huge fans of Mark's work here at The Convention Collective, including his tentpole book SECOND COMING which makes the imminent arrival of his next installment, TRINITY, especially exciting - here Mark talks to Dan about the book and whatever else Mark has up his sleeves at the moment, including book MY BAD...-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Zack Oat (Diamond Select Toys)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible personalities, influencers and companies - companies like Jada Toys, a leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, who promised a new line of toys and figures from some of the most love entertainment properties.-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Zack Oat (Diamond Select Toys)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible personalities and influencers - people like Zack Oat, director of marketing for Diamond select Toys, a compnay that always represents strongly on the SDCC floor... and especially so this year. Here he talks to dan about some of the highlights and upcoming products from DST.-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Alan Dorfman (Super Impulse)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible creatives - creatives like Alan Dorfman who, as President of toy maker Super Impulse, has set the company's stall as one of the most unique producers in the market.-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
SDCC 2023: In Conversation with James Tynion IV and Tate Brombal (Super Impulse)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible creatives - creatives like artist Lee Bermejo who as already established himself as one of the most distinctive and popular superstar artists currently working today.Here, Dan talks to Lee about his current projects and all the news that he is bringing to SAn Diego Comic-Con this year...-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
SDCC 2023: In Conversation with James Tynion IV and Tate Brombal (Super Impulse)The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible creatives - creatives like writer James Tynion IV and artist Tate Brombal whose The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos is setting comic shelves on fire with its unique story and incredible artwork. With the second issue just about to drop, Dan talks to the pair about what it's taken to bring the book to life...-------------------The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads
On the weekend of Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th May 2023, the fantastic team behind Lawless Comic Con - led by the indomitable Su Haddrell - took over the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol to celebrate the great and legendary creators behind some of the best comics coming out of the UK, especially the iconic 2000AD anthology magazine.The Convention Collective's Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) was lucky enough to be invited along to panel host a number of the sessions - and, while he didn't run them all, he was able to record a few of the others. Enjoy!-----------Here, Stacey Dutton-Whittle talks to legendary artist/writer Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN/THE ORIGINALS) about his life, his work, his process and his latest book release, an autobiographical scattershot look at Dave's life and influences, CONFABULATION!
On the weekend of Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th May 2023, the fantastic team behind Lawless Comic Con - led by the indomitable Su Haddrell - took over the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol to celebrate the great and legendary creators behind some of the best comics coming out of the UK, especially the iconic 2000AD anthology magazine.The Convention Collective's Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) was lucky enough to be invited along to panel host a number of the sessions - and, while he didn't run them all, he was able to record a few of the others. Enjoy!-------------This was the big one - easily the biggest panel of the weekend in terms of guests (including the likes of Mike Dorey, Mike Collins, Patrick Goddard, Chris Weston, Henry Flint and Dave Gibbons), this epic collective of talent came together to talk about the creation, the impact and the enduring legacy of 2000AD's Rogue Trooper in this incredible reunion.
On the weekend of Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th May 2023, the fantastic team behind Lawless Comic Con - led by the indomitable Su Haddrell - took over the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol to celebrate the great and legendary creators behind some of the best comics coming out of the UK, especially the iconic 2000AD anthology magazine.The Convention Collective's Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) was lucky enough to be invited along to panel host a number of the sessions - and, while he didn't run them all, he was able to record a few of the others. Enjoy!----------------------Legendary comics artist Mick McMahon's career in comics is unsurpassable: from his work on 2000 AD characters such as Judge Dredd, Sláine and ABC Warriors, and the mini-series The Last American, to his time drawing characters such as Doctor Who, Batman and Tank Girl... Mick's legacy is assured.Here, Stacey Dutton-Whittle talks to Mick about his life, his work and what it is about comics that keeps him coming back for more.
On the weekend of Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th May 2023, the fantastic team behind Lawless Comic Con - led by the indomitable Su Haddrell - took over the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol to celebrate the great and legendary creators behind some of the best comics coming out of the UK, especially the iconic 2000AD anthology magazine.The Convention Collective's Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) was lucky enough to be invited along to panel host a number of the sessions - and, while he didn't run them all, he was able to record a few of the others. Enjoy!-------------Some of the finest writers, editors and creatives to ever grace the pages of 2000AD - Andy Diggle, Rob Williams, Michael Carroll and John Wagner - come together to talk about their own individual processes, the signs of a good (and bad) script and tips and tricks to keep the creative juices flowing in the right direction.
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October.I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights!However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration.During my day, I managed to attend a number of panels featuring some of the world's finest comic artists and writers, including this session with celebrated prose and comics writer Greg Rucka (BLACK MAGICK / STUMPTOWN / LAZURUS) who pulled no punches and barely drew breath as he dived deep into his meager family background, his introductions to and motivations for writing, and his forthright thoughts on the business of getting a certain style of story either published or on the big and small screens.It's quite the ride - but you'd expect nothing less from Greg Rucka. Enjoy this lively chat, hosted by Chris Thompson (@popculturehound)
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October.I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights!However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration.During my day, I managed to speak to a number of creatives who had been exhibiting at the show, including illustrator extraordinaire Lyndon White, fresh off the back of a number of successful Kickstarter campaigns during lockdown - notably CANDLES and REANIMATOR, soon to gear up for another edition shortly.Lyndon talks to me about the move of the Lakes from Kendal to Windermere, how that affects any trade creators need to do to justify the transition, how the books have been received over the weekend and what's on the horizon for his work...
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October.I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights!However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration.During my day, I managed to speak to a number of creatives who had been exhibiting at the show, including Rachael Smith who was basking in the glow of not only raving plaudits and reviews for her books - including the re-released WIRED UP WRONG and the standout of the lockdown QUARANTINE COMIX - but also of impending motherhood with a bairn on imminent arrival!Rachael talks to how QUARANTINE COMIX was being received by the Lakes crowds, how her weekend in the Comics Marketplace had gone and what was next for her and her work...For more information of Rachael smith, check out: https://www.rachaelsmith.org/
Over the weekend of 6th-9th October 2022, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to be granted press access to one of the biggest comic conventions operating in North America: ReedPOP's New York Comic Con, taking residence at the Javits Convention Centre in the Big Apple.As part of the coverage of the show by our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, he was licky enough to get time to talk to some incredible artists, writers, creatives and entrepreneurs, including John Sulaitis (CEO) and Matt Devoe (CCO/co-founder) of comics valuation service Covrprice.Over an extended period of time, Covrprice has been in negotiations to partner with established comics catalogue service CLZ to provide book prices and trends directly to CLZ users, John and Matt talk about what it's taken to bring this collaboration to fruition, as well as more exciting news.Find out more about Covrprice at: www.covrprice.com
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to get time to talk to co-creators Drew Zucker and David Booher, the minds behind long-running and much loved fantasy comic series CANTO about the recently released 'side quest' adventures for the series, along with what else they've got planned for the books...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to get time to talk to phenomenal artist Attack Peter about his inspirations, his start in the industry and how his journey has lead him to figure production, acclaimed commissions and working with the team at Mondo...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Darren Shulman was lucky enough to get time to talk to members of the cast of the new and improved G4 series ATTACK OF THE SHOW: Fiona Nova, Will Neff, Jirard Khalil and Gina Darling. The gang talk about their experiences on set, what it's like to work as an improv team on the show and what you can and can't get away with on television!
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Darren Shulman joined other members of the press to talk to the cast and director on their experiences on the set of a new series, streaming on Crackle - SALVAGE MARINES.
The dystopian futuristic series follows Samuel (Van Dien), who works as a factory laborer on planet Baen 6. When Samuel learns that his wife is pregnant, he does the only thing he can to ensure his child will avoid the same societal debt he has – enlist in the planet’s military ranks as a salvage marine. Armand Assante also stars in the series alongside Peter Shinkoda. (Deadline)
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry talks to master storytellers and creatives Llana Kangas and Jazzlyn Stone about their recent autobiographical graphic novel projects based around the lives and works of Joan Jett (Runaways/Blackhearts) and Debbie Harry (Blondie), published by Z2 Comics...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of C2E2 to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry headed to the Exhibition Floor to check out the booth and to talk to the Partnership Manager of Whatnot Publishing, a new enterprise in comics.
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to actor Casper Van Dien about his transition to Executive Producer of a new series, streaming on Crackle - SALVAGE MARINES.
The dystopian futuristic series follows Samuel (Van Dien), who works as a factory laborer on planet Baen 6. When Samuel learns that his wife is pregnant, he does the only thing he can to ensure his child will avoid the same societal debt he has – enlist in the planet’s military ranks as a salvage marine. Armand Assante also stars in the series alongside Peter Shinkoda. (Deadline)
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to the mind behind SOLAR OPPOSITES and KOALA MAN - Justin Roiland - about the third season on SOLAR OPPOSITES, what it took to bring KOALA MAN to the screen and what's next for himself and both projects...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to some of the talented people behind the Hulu original series, SOLAR OPPOSITES, now preparing to screen its fourth season. The cast - Thomas Middleditch (Terry), Sean Giabrone (Yumyulack) and Mary Mack (Jessica 'Jesse') - talk about what it took to bring the new season to the screen...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to some of the talented people behind the Hulu original series, SOLAR OPPOSITES, now preparing to screen its fourth season. Some of the team behind the series - Mike McMahan (showrunner / co-creator), Josh Bycel (executive producer), Danielle Uhlarik (writer) and Joe Saunders (writer) - talk about what it took to bring the new season to the screen...
Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,
Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to some of the talented people behind the brand new animated series from Hulu, KOALA MAN, featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman. Some of the team behind the series talk about what it took to bring the new show to the screen...
Over the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May, at the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Lawless Comic Con celebrated the great and good of the British comics scene, both from back in the day of the inception of 2000AD and beyond, right up to the new breed putting out comics today.
On Sunday morning, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego/The Convention Collective) was invited to host a profile panel with one of the true comics masters, not just in the UK but across the entire industry: Brian Bolland. Brian's work has graced the pages and covers of some of the most iconic books over the past decades and here Brian talks about that work from the perspective of 'Brian Bolland, 2022'...
Over the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June, at the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Lawless Comic Con celebrated the great and good of the British comics scene, both from back in the day of the inception of 2000AD and beyond, right up to the new breed putting out comics today.
On Sunday morning, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego/The Convention Collective) was invited to host a profile panel on one of the newest kids on the block - The 77 Publications which, under a number of titles, has gathered a blistering array of creators and cartoonists to produce comics which hark back to a generation of books, steeped in nostalgia but very much with a contemporary slat.
Here, Leonard speaks to one of the co-founders of The 77, Ben Cullis, along with three of the creators on the slate, new face Andrew Sawyers and comics legends Lew Stringer and Steve MacManus.
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Esteemed comics art archivist, editor and all-round industry legend Scott Dunbier has, like so many of us, been horrified by the atrocities being undertaken by Russian forces as the invasion of Ukraine continues.
The images of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the attacks have moved Scott to call on his not-unimpressive Rolodeck of comics luminaries, many of which have answered the call to create a special graphic novel with the aim to raise as much money for those in need during the conflict.
Here, Joel Meadows (Tripwire Magazine) talks to Scott about the genesis of the project, what it's taken to bring it to fruition and what is next for Comics For Ukraine.
Post-production / editing / intro sting: Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego)
s09e04 LAKES FESTIVAL 2021
- ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 17th October 2021 * Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Wow - it really does feel like comic cons are fully back with a vengeance, with MCM Comic Con London kicking off next weekend at the ExCel Centre, guests and announcements rolling out for Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover and Thought Bubble, and, this weekend, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival setting out its stalls all around Kendal in the Lake District.
But, while the events are back, does that mean that the vibe is back, also? Lakes has had the hardest hurdles to tackle: keeping its remit of supporting indie and legacy creatives while having the smallest representation of mainstream comics to possibly bring in the all-essential passing trade.
We find out from two attendees - one reporting on, and one exhibiting at , the festival - what it's really been like with boots on the ground at this usually vibrant and vital festival. Has the energy been there as the long nights kick in?
We're joined by Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows and THAT TEXAS BLOOD's Christopher Condon to talk Lakes, as well as reviewing DC FanDome, and much more,
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s09e03 - NEW YORK COMIC CON 2021
- ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 10th October 2021 * Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
It's finally here! Possibly the largest con in North America since lockdown is up and running - Sunday will be day four of ReedPOP's New York Comic Con.
We'll be talking about what this means for the rehabilitation of pop culture fandom and for large scale events, what people are saying about the show and, if we're really lucky, be joined by some people actually on the floor of NYCC, giving us a taste of what the vibe is LIVE inside the Javits Convention Centre.
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s09e02 - MARK SEARBY
- ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 3rd October 2021 * Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
It wouldn't be Talkin' Con without a chat with the one and only Mark Searby, pop culture aficionado, film critic extraordinaire and Al Pacino expert. Mark joins us to talk about how he feels the pop culture landscape lies in this uncertain time, not entirely out of pandemic but certainly seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.
Films are starting to be shown theatrically again, cons are exhibiting and fans are slowly getting their kicks across many platforms. But has the price paid by the pandemic left took much of a scar? And how much more trauma can fandom take?
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s09e01 - WE’RE BACK! / SI MYERS of Meanwhile... In Coventry Comic Festival
- ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 26th September 2021 * Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Well, it’s been a long time time coming - but we can finally say, “It’s Sunday, it’s 6pm and it’s Talkin’ Con Time!” again.
Back for a new run of podcasts, Leonard (re)introduces you to the show, with a couple of small changes, a chance to hopefully build on the great run of shows over lockdown, and barrel full steam towards San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
First things first. We’ll be covering the news and headlines for Comic-Con Special Edition, announcements for Thought Bubble, MCM and Lakes Festival, and looking back at last weekends Meanwhile… In Coventry with special guest, organiser Simon Myers.
As the late great Tony Stark once said, “It’s great to be back!”
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Interview: In Conversation with CHRIS DeMOULIN (CEO, Comikaze Entertainment) June 2021
One of the bigger comic cons in Southern California is returning for the first time since September 2019. The Convention Collective Senior Editor Dan Berry got the chance to speak with Chris DeMoulin (CEO of Comikaze Entertainment, the parent company of L.A. Comic Con) about what attendees can expect at this year's show which takes place from October 3rd 2021 through the 5th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The Convention Collective's Dan Berry was very lucky to get the opportunity to speak to comedian/actor Momo Rodriguez.
s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - In Conversation with STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED on Saturday 12th December 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Doesn't time fly when you're having fun? It only feels like yesterday when we were chatting to one impressively talented woman in comics - Amanda Deibert, last Sunday - and now we have another one joining us on an Incidental Episode: writer Stephanie Phillips.
And in that week, all sorts of plans have changed about what we were going to discuss: at first, I thought the focus, quite deservedly, would be on her new Aftershock Comics release, the telekinesis/conspiracy thriller RED ATLANTIS, which is up to issue #2 and has been blowing me away, frankly.
But no, earlier this week it has also been announced that Stephanie will be joining the creative team on the new HARLEY QUINN ongoing series from DC Comics. In other words, everything's coming up Phillips!!. Join us LIVE as we talk about the evolution of her craft, the challenges between creator-owned and writing for as recognisable as Harley, and more...
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s08e21 - In Conversation with BOB FINGERMAN and Heavy Metal CEO MATTHEW MEDNEY
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED on Sunday 13th December 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Second week on the trot, it's two for the price of one - we have an amazing doubleheader for you this week as we bring you, in conversation, master comics creative and storyteller Bob Fingerman (MINIMUM WAGE / BEG THE QUESTION / TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES) and also Heavy Metal Magazine CEO Matt Medney.
This should be an interesting conversation with two gentlemen who have had an awful lot on their collective plates this past couple of years both creatively and in the business of comics. Looking forward to this one...
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s08e20 - In Conversation with AMANDA DEIBERT, featuring MARK SEARBY
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED on Sunday 6th December 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Amanda Deibert has been, in 2020, a busy bee - a New York Times #1 Bestselling comic book and television writer, including a cracking recent stint on the DC Digital Firsts of Wonder Woman and part of the writers room for the new Netflix animated series He-Man & The Masters Of The Universe, it's safe to say Amanda has kept her plates spinning.
But Amanda's also been keeping very engaged with her fans and followers on social media over the summer... what kind of toll does this level of workload and engagement have on a person? How have the shifting sands of the past year affected those deep in the professional creative arts? We'll be talking all this and more.
We're also going to be joined by Mark Searby, who hasn't popped by to chat with us for a while: as one of the planet's biggest Al Pacino fans, he wants to discuss the recent re-edit of The Godfather Pt. III, the announced Zack Snyder cut of Justice League and the impact of fan entitlement on popular culture. Should be a fun chat!!
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s08e18 - In Conversation with letterer ADITYA BIDIKAR
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There are a couple of elements when it comes to the publication of the modern comic book which could almost be considered 'the Dark Arts' - editing, colouring and lettering. The latter is almost certainly the last in the pecking order of comics creation but, in my mind, one of the most important as the lettering of a book is equivalent to the sound design of a film: an aspect that can ties an entire project together and give it the flavour which defines it.
One of the busiest - and most popular - letterers on the circuit today is Aditya Bidikar, a name you may have seen on many of the biggest books on the shelves today. Aditya joins us to peel away some of the mystery of the art of lettering, explain the working relationships he has with many of his creative teams and discusses some of the books he's working on right now.
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s08 Incidental Episode - In Conversation with JASON INMAN & ASHLEY ROBINSON ('JUPITER JET')
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2018's JUPITER JET has become one of the most acclaimed indie all-ages comic in recent years, with the adventures of the titular hero garnering thousands of fans across the globe.
Recently published for the direct market by Action Lab Entertainment, this latest chapter is thrilling its dedicated audience, an audience that made sure it existed in the first place. The creators of the book, Jason Inman and Ashey Robinson, join us to talk about the success of JUPITER JET and what pressures that adds to putting together a sequel - JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADIO - especially seeing as they took to crowd-funding to complete the book.
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s08e17 - In Conversation with Den Of Geek's Editor-In-Chief MIKE CECCHINI
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This year's global pandemic has had over-arcing, devastating and lasting effects - on lives, on businesses, on lifestyles and cultures. I have to accept that what I do with An Englishman In San Diego can come off as a bit vacuous in the backdrop of such terrible loss. But how we as cultures celebrate the art and distractions of life, and our ability to do so, define the strength of those cultures - to paraphrase, "If we cannot enjoy life, surely it may not be a life worth living."
But we have to acknowledge the facts that the landscapes of pop culture and fandom have shifted irrevocably and possibly forever. Cinema, television, comics, music and literature and more... the methods of enjoying these, the businesses creating them, the audiences embracing them... it's all shifting on almost a day-to-day basis. And sites like Den Of Geek have to drown out the noise and bring the latest news to an audience still wanting to embrace content that, in some regards, is at a loss. DOG's Editor-In-Chief Mike Cecchini join me to discuss what he feels we could be expecting in the future of pop culture and its reportage...
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s08 Incidental Episode - In Conversation with AL EWING
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Okay, talk about 'prolific': somebody who had seriously been burning the candle at both ends when it comes to putting out incredible comics, as well as being the part of the architectural teams behind some of the biggest comic events in recent years, you have to talk about the incredible and compelling Al Ewing.
NEW AVENGERS, AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME, ROYALS, IMMORTAL HULK, Marvel Comics' EMYPRE... nobody seems to have a knack for the bigger picture stories than Al, pushing the boundaries of what's expected from even the most established characters. And he's taking that scale and ambition to his new creator-owned project, WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY'RE DEAD (teamed with master artist Simone Di Meo), in a story that's taking space opera, thriller adventure and Kirby-like gods in a while new direction.
We're lucky to speak to Al Ewing in this Incidental Episode - enjoy...
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s08e16 - In Conversation with CAVAN SCOTT
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Cavan Scott is one of the most prolific and interesting genre writers on the scene today, known predominately in comics for his work on licensed titles but certainly, someone who has made a mark with his creator-owned projects, too, in comics, audio dramatisation and prose.
Cavan is also making a mark with his latest comics project, the explosive fantasy drama-adventure, SHADOW SERVICE, a ten-issue series for Vault Comics which pairs the sharp writing of Scott with the incredible and vibrant artwork team of Corin Howell and Triona Farrell. In this mid-week episode, Cavan joins us to talk about adventures in Star Wars, skirting around the universe on Doctor Who, SHADOW SERVICE and everything in between...
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s08e15 - In Conversation with SKOTTIE YOUNG
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED: Sunday 15th November 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
CABLE/DEADPOOL, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, I HATE FAIRYLAND, MIDDLEWEST, STRANGE ACADEMY... Skottie Young has been a distinctive creative force in comics for over fifteen years, as well as being one of the most popular cartoonists in the artform.
Skottie doesn't do many podcasts or livestreams which means we're incredibly lucky to have him come on Talkin' Con to chat baby versions of beloved comic characters, the contrasts between creating for someone else's IPs and your own creator-owned stories, developing a new audience via YouTube and more. Much more, depending on how long I can persuade Skottie to not look at the clock...!!
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s08 INCIDENTAL - In Conversation with Heather Antos
Originally livestreamed on Thursday 12th November 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Heather Antos has been on the frontline of creating incredible comics for quite some time, most notably for Marvel Comics and currently as the Senior Editor at Valiant Entertainment, putting her in command of some of the most compelling characters and worlds in comics.
Heather joins us over a cup of something hot to talk about how she's been coping over the pandemic summer, how the shifting tides of comics industry has affected the indie direct market and Valiant in particular, and to generally shoot the shit about what's been going on in her life since her last appearance on Talkin' Con... it's been quite the ride!
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s08e14 - In Conversation with Rob Salkowitz (iCV2, Forbes)
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Saturday 14th November 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
2020 has been a year of incredible change and impact to pretty much every aspect of life, commerce and leisure - many businesses have had to either change, some have had to pause and some have had to come to a halt, permanently.
In the comics, television and fandom industries, the changes have been radical and far-reaching and will impact pop culture well into 2021. One man who has been analysing the ebbs and flows of the business of pop culture is iCV2/Forbes writer Rob Salkowitz, a good friend of the Talkin' Con livestream and it's great to have Rob back to talk over what he feels we could be enjoying in the New Year - and when. And how.
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s08e13 - a VAULT COMICS Special, In Conversation with Damian Wassel, Adrian Wassel and David Dissnanyake
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How to become an emerging force in comics: you get the best talent in the game, you endeavour to put out truly genre-defining and imagination-spanning stories and you back it up with one of the most approachable publishing teams in the industry. Vault Comics is becoming truly one of the most dependable comics houses on the racks, a name that guarantees quality and strident books.
Safe to say, we're a fan. We're lucky to be joined by Damian Wassel (CEO / Publisher), Adrian Wassel (EIC) and David Dissnanyake (Director of Publicity) to talk about how, in just a few short years, Vault has established itself as being a home for creativity and talent in comics.
Leonard will also be discussing the latest news updates coming out of San Diego Comic-Con, for what they are worth, as looking forward to Thought Bubble Digital, the online edition of the world-famous comics festival taking place in just a few weeks...
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s08e12 - a Storyworlds Media Profile Episode, In Conversation with MAX GADNEY, Ramzee, Julian Parry and Simon Delafond
ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED on SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
The Brave and the Bold: no, we're not talking about the illustrious DC Comics title, we're talking about the launch of a British comics publisher - STORYWORLDS MEDIA - setting out their stall in today's trying marketplace but doing so by promising to bring new homegrown talent and unique, compelling stories to the shelves.
Max Gadney is someone who has plenty of experience outside of the comics industry - with BBC TV and News credits on his CV - but has the passion for comics and storytelling, along with the ambition and drive, to make Storyworlds a force to be reckoned with. Launching with four graphic novels (United States of Magic, The Sword and the SIx-Shooter, Only Hope: Fear Farm, and FAB!), Max has brought together a diverse creative team to hit the ground running.
We're lucky to be joined by Max and a number of his creative partners - writers Ramzee and Simon Delafond, and artist Julian Parry - to talk about what it has taken to launch a new publisher not only in a difficult UK comics market but also in the age of a global pandemic. This will be a fascinating conversation,
Leonard will also be discussing the latest news updates coming out of San Diego Comic-Con, for what they are worth, as looking forward to Thought Bubble Digital, the online edition of the world-famous comics festival taking place in just a few weeks...
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s08 INCIDENTAL: In Conversation with writer Dan Watters
Livestreamed, Friday 30th October 2020
The UK comics creatives scene is positively exploding right now with homegrown talent making strides not only on UK but also international soil. Writers, artists, colourists, letterers... it really is a boom time for UK comics brilliance.
One of these names that is making an impact on the world stage is Dan Watters: a member of the White Noise Studios collective but somebody who is being recognised on his own merits for incredible work done on books like HOUSE OF WHISPERS and LUCIFER for DC Comics, WOLFENSTEIN for Titan and COFFIN BOUND for Image, Dan has some exciting projects coming in December - HOME SICK PILOTS through Image and THE PICTURE OF EVERYTHING ELSE through Vault.
Dan joins us in this spotlight session to introduce us to the new books, as well as what he's been up to over this trying summer...
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s08e11 - In Conversation with MILTON LAWSON COMPLETE EPISODE UPLOAD - Originally livestreamed Sunday 25th October 2020 Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
Milton Lawson is a Houston-based writer, most famous for a cracking short comic, ROGER EBERT AND ME illustrated by Rem Broo, but now cracking on with a three-issue mini-series soon to be published by Source Point Press, THOMPSON HELLER: DETECTIVE INTERSTELLAR, currently on pre-order. We have been focusing on the small press landscape here in the UK; Milton joins us to talks independent comics in the US and the challenges of reaching an audience in North America in the face of global pandemic.
Leonard also cast his eye on Baltimore Comic Con Live / Mainframe Comic Con, as well as taking a proper look - the pros and cons - at MCM/ReedPOP's Metaverse, a few weekends ago.
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s08e10 - In Conversation with Monty Nero and Mark Searby
MONTY NERO is an incredible comics talent, an award-winning artist/writer for Marvel, Delcourt, Titan, Veritgo, 2000AD and more, as well as creating the ongoing series Death Sentence with the artist Mike Dowling, first published by Titan in 2013. The chap has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the landscape... and over the past few years, Monty has taken the next step in embracing crowdfunding as a full-blown story delivery system. We talk to Monty about how the events of 2020 has affected his workflow and his relationship with his audience, as well as discussing what he has lined up down the line.
We also have the long-awaited return of Mark Searby to the show as he brings his thoughts on the virtual output of London Film Festival...
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s08e08 - In Conversation with Asylum Press Publisher FRANK FORTE
Frank Forte is an acclaimed artist, writer and storyboard artist with credits on films and TV series such as BOB'S BURGERS, TRUTH OR DARE, DESPICABLE ME 2 and LEGO STAR WARS; he's also got credits as a regular contributor and editor at Heavy Metal Magazine. Frank is also the Publisher at Asylum Press, an independent comics house which is making its mark on bold and distinctive horror and thriller books.
Frank joins us to talk about the line of titles on the way from Asylum, as well as his take on the current landscape of the comics industry - I'm looking forward to hearing from him on the show.
We're also going to be looking at the upcoming glut of online comic cons and discussing what is working and what isn't in the world of virtual comic cons - Mainframe Comic Con's Chuck Lindsey joins us to talk about what fans can expect in this new normal.
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s08e09 - In Conversation with JASON INMAN
JASON INMAN is a canny feller. Writer, author, podcast host, bon viveur, man's man, man about town... We're lucky to get the opportunity to talk to Jason about his thoughts on 2020, on geek culture, and on his convention history (catch Jason in action as part of Baltimore Comic Con / Mainframe Comic Con).
We're also getting to talk to Joel Meadows (Tripwire Magazine) about his Kickstarter campaign for the Autumn Print Edition of the magazine, featuring some cracking articles on the likes of the 80th Anniversary of the Flash, a profile on Kieron Gillan and loads more. We'll also cast our eyes on Metaverse as part of ReedPOP's New York Comic Con efforts and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Live content. Going to be a packed show...
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s08e INCIDENTAL EPISODE - 'THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH' SPECIAL, In Conversation with writer JAMES TYNION IV and letterer ADITYA BIDIKAR
We're in not only a... strange and challenging time for the whole comics industry - an understatement to say the least! - but also coincidentally a period of incredible creativity and imagination in creator-owned titles. From speculative techno-thrillers to spine-chilling horrors, from rich soap opera to dark cowboy noir, there hasn't been a more exciting time for new readers to get into the medium.
A book that I have had the pleasure to get an advance look at happens to be one of the most thrilling comics I've read in years: THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, a conspiracy story spanning decades and yet capturing a contemporary zeitgeist as powerful as you can only imagine and published by Image Comics. On the eve of the release of the first issue on Wednesday, we are incredibly lucky to have the entire creative team - writer James Tynion IV, artist Martin Simmonds and letterer Aditya Bidikar - join us to talk about the conception of this incredible story, how recent events have been captured in its pages and what the team have planned for the future of The Department Of Truth...
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s08e06 - In Conversation with writer CHRIS CONDON & artist JACOB PHILIPS ('THAT TEXAS BLOOD')
Image Comics is currently undergoing a massive push on some incredible titles on its publishing schedule, with hit after hit going great guns at comic boom shops reopening across the globe. UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY, ICE CREAM MAN, BLACK MAGICK, GIDEON FALLS, MERCY, SEA OF STARS... the titles go on and on. The imagination and sheer storytelling prowess on display at Image have been nothing short of remarkable.
One such comic is the American crime noir thriller, THAT TEXAS BLOOD, written by Chris Condon and with art by Jacob Philips - but getting the book out of the door has not been an easy task, not in 2020. The chaps join us to talk about what it has taken to create the book in the first place, the inspirations and process of getting it made and what they have planned for this initial chapter of the story. and then also the challenges of releasing a book when the world is seemingly (and literally) on fire...
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s08e05 - In Conversation with Lakes Festival Director JULIE TAIT Originally Aired on YouTube, Sunday 13th September 2020
The challenges placed on every aspect of pop culture, in the wake of the years global pandemic, have spilt over into every aspect of comics fandom including conventions and fan gatherings being cancelled across the board. Many of the organisers of such events have taken to the internet, putting on 'virtual cons'... but these substitutions have been found to work best when replicating a specific branch of fandom. How does this solution apply when your physical event covers many schools of creativity and even a large footprint, over a town or city?
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is an annual event held in the picturesque city of Kendal in the Lake District, one that is held in multiple venues - art installations, libraries, schools, shopping centres and more - over the course of a weekend, similar in scale (and, indeed, reputation) to the European benchmark for such events, Angouleme. Its Director/Creator Julie Tait joins us to talk about what it has taken to transpose such a sprawling presentation into cyberspace...
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s08e04: In Conversation with writer CULLEN BUNN Originally Livestreamed on YouTube, Sunday 6th September 2020
Cullen Bunn is somebody I've been wanting to get on the podcast for literally years, certainly since a very brief 'passing of ships in the night' at MCM London Comic Con in 2018.
A fantastic writer of comics, short stories and novels, Cullen is a born storyteller with work crossing all styles and genres, published under the banner of pretty much every company under the sun. But he is somebody who relishes in interacting with the fans at conventions so it'll be fascinating to hear how he has been coping in a year with comic cons.
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s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - In Conversation with artist Mike Hawthorne Originally Aired on YouTube, Saturday 5th September 2020
Artist Mike Hawthorne has established himself as an artist of quality and distinction, with credits on the likes of DEADPOOL, G.I. JOE ORIGINS, CONAN: ROAD OF KINGS and his own creator-owned title, HYSTERIA.
For 2020, Mike embarks on a new project, a graphic memoir called HAPPINESS WILL FOLLOW; we have been afforded a cracking opportunity to talk to Mike about the book and how the fractured situation of this singularly momentous year has affected his feelings on the project and his work.
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s08e03 In Conversation with JAMES TYNION IV Originally aired on YouTube, Sunday 30th August 2020
James Tynion IV is a man on fire right - the writer behind not only 'Joker War' and Punchline currently running in the pages of DC Comics but also blowing audiences minds with books such as the Eisner-nominated SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN and WYND for BOOM! Studios - he also has some incredible titles and projects coming down the pipe including the mind-bending thriller THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH (with artist Martin Simmonds) and digital horror anthology RAZORBLADES (with editor Steve Foxe).
We are extremely lucky to get the chance to talk to James about spinning all of the plates in 2020, his process, his comic con history and favourite memories of interacting with fans, and how he has been personally impacted by the events of 2020. What events, I hear you ask? Damn, line them up, there's been so f$%king many....!!
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s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - In Conversation with JEFF TREXLER (COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND C.B.L.D.F. Special)
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (C.B.L.D.F.) is an organisation that serves to be in the corner of creators, administrators and publishers in the comic industry, fighting for the legal and financial powers of those that find themselves on the other side of any oppressive challenge to their work. This is something that been a worthy cause for decades - but, in recent weeks, the C.B.L.D.F. has been under intense scrutiny, due to the reprehensible actions of its now-removed Director, taking place and hidden under the carpet over many years.
Jeff Trexler is an author, an attorney and now the Interim Director of the C.B.L.D.F., and he finds himself in the unenviable task of not only restoring the reputation of the organisation, if possible, while also making the case for the organisations continued existence, in the face of many who believe that the good that has been done has been forever tarnished by the bad. Jeff joins me to talk about his feelings about the C.B.L.D.F., what he wants for the organisation going forward, how he intends to communicate with those who have been wronged, and more. An important episode.
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s08e02 PART 2 - In Conversation with DARICK ROBERTSON
In the second episode of the day, we were very lucky to get the opportunity to talk to superstar artist Darick Robertson, currently very much in the spotlight as the television adaptation of his characters for THE BOYS enter their second season on Amazon Prime.
We talk about plenty of topics, including his thoughts on the current comics industry, his relationships with his comics idols and peers, and more...
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s08e02 PART 1 - DC FANDOME REVIEW
This weekend has seen the fruits of the labours of many an editor and After Effects renderer as DC Comics and Warner Bros. unleashed their flashy 'Virtual Global Fan Experience' / 'don't call it a comic con' DC FANDOME onto the world.
Trailers were shown, sizzle reels unveiled, fan art and cosplays showcased, promotional showboating was deployed and even more Zoom calls were recorded and unleashed for the delight of baying fans over the course of twenty-four hours - but was it enough to sate the appetites of rabid DC fans. And did it, could it, should it ever fill the hole in the hearts and minds of comic con aficionados? Leonard has his thoughts, of course...
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s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE: Khai Krumbhaar 'True War Stories' Profile
Kickstarter is seeing more and more exciting comics and graphic novel projects, tackling bold and challenging topics, bringing incredible talent together and connecting with its audience in a very direct and tactile way.
One such project is TRUE WAR STORIES, an anthology edited by superstar comics writer Alex de Campi and Iraq War veteran Khai Krumbhaar, telling the stories that veterans of conflict from every branch of the military bring home in a powerful and vibrant fashion. Khai joins us to talk about the origins of the project and what it's taken to bring the talent roster together...
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s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE: Scott Snyder Talks 'Nocternal'
During the difficult time of lockdown, the comics industry - as did all of us - found itself in limbo, facing the even harder challenge of how it would resume business and keep telling stories once society struggled to get back on its feet. Scott Snyder and thousands of other writers and artists found themselves looking towards alternative ways to maintain the connection with their fans and readers, as well as generate income for the tough time ahead.
Scott, alongside his co-creator and artist Tony S. Daniel, has turned to crowdfunding to help create Best Jackett Press, an imprint that will eventually publish through Image Comics a new high-concept title NOCTERNAL - the book will see print in the beginning of 2021 but, for the first time ever, Scott will unveil script pages of his work along with WIP and original B&W artwork for the book in a special Collectors Edition to be released before the end of the year. Scott joins us for a short 20min interview to talk about the project...
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s08e01 'WE'RE BACK!' * Originally aired: 16th August 2020 *
~ PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO QUALITY OF THIS EPISODE - this was due to some new audio equipment that wasn't calibrated correctly, this issue will be sorted by the next episode, we promise! ~
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s07e31 BILLY TUCCI ft FRASER CAMPBELL * Originally aired: 29th April 2020 *
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s07e30 CHRIS RYALL (President, IDW PUBLISHING) * Originally aired: 26th April 2020 *
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s07e28 GIL CABRERA (fmr. Chairman, San Diego Convention Center) & TONY LEE * Originally aired: 19th April 2020 *
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s07e26 RUSSELL MARK OLSON * Originally aired: 12th April 2020 *
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s07e25 RACHAEL SMITH & MIKE ARMSTRONG (REEDPOP) * Originally aired: 8th April 2020 *
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s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - J.H. WILLIAMS III * Originally aired: 16th April 2020 *
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s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE MICHAEL D'ALESSIO * Originally aired: 19th May 2020 *
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s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - IDW PUBLISHING SPECIAL (DIRK WOOD & SCOTT DUNBIER) * Originally aired: 7th June 2020 *
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s07e34 SHELLY BOND (INSIDERART) * Originally aired: 10th May 2020 *
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s07e32 DAVID MOLOFSKY (A PLACE TO HANG YOUR CAPE), ALASDAIR STUART & B. DAVE WALTERS * Originally aired: 3rd May 2020 *
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s07e19 JULIA & ERIC LEWALD (X-MEN THE ANIMATED SERIES) * Originally aired: 7th June 2020 *
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s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE: CHRISTOPER BUTCHER * Originally aired: 27th May 2020 *
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s07e39 RUSS BURLINGAME & MIKE AVILA * Originally aired: 27th May 2020 *
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s07e38 DAVID ERWIN (HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE) * Originally aired: 24th May 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e37 DONNY CATES & MEGAN HUTCHISON * Originally aired: 20th May 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e42 FRED VAN LENTE & RED DOT DIVA (TINA GAN) * Originally aired: 7th June 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e11 CHRISTINE VALADA * Originally aired: 1st December 2019 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e40 ROBIN JONES & MARC JACKSON * Originally aired: 31st May 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e41 LOUISE SAUL & DAVID TAYLOR * Originally aired: 3rd June 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e43 DECLAN SHALVEY & ALEX PAKNADEL * Originally aired: 10th June 2020 *
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e56 SDCC@HOME San Diego Comic-Con Post-Con Wrap-Up Show
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e52 In Conversation with Todd Stashwick
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07 Incidental Episode - In Conversation with Paul Jenkins about his Kickstarter campaign for FAIRY QUEST 3.
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e51 - SDCC@HOME PANEL BREAKDOWN
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e50 - In Conversation with ERIK LARSEN
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - In Conversation with JOSEPH P. ILLIDGE
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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As the world awaits the release of the filmed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s HAMILTON – arriving globally on Disney+ on Friday 3rd July – The Convention Collective has been incredibly lucky to be able to talk to one of the ground-breaking cast members of the original Broadway run, reprising his role of Aaron Burr for the film: Sydney James Harcourt is a fascinating performer and Nadia Kean-Ayub was granted time to talk to him about his time on the most popular and most culturally affecting musical in living memory…
BIOGRAPHY Sydney James Harcourt was born and raised in Detroit, the unexpected outcome from the chance meeting of a touring jazz pianist and a public-school English teacher. He was an Original Cast Member of Broadway’s Hamilton where he was cast as James Reynolds and made history as one of the only people to play almost every male lead in the show including Jefferson, Lafayette, Washington, King George and ultimately taking the role of Aaron Burr after Leslie Odom Jr departed. He reprised his role in the 2020 release of HAMILTON THE MOVIE on Disney+, releasing July 3rd 2020.
He has appeared on and off-Broadway, starring in productions such as Disney’s THE LION KING (Simba), Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT, and was most recently seen as Joe Scott in the critically acclaimed original American cast of Bob Dylan’s GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at the Public Theater.
He has appeared on television and film in Blue Bloods, NCIS, Elementary, Younger, The Good Wife, Law and Order, and Disney’s Enchanted. A Grammy-award winner and sought after New York vocalist, he was the featured artist at the US Open Finals live broadcast honouring the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s Triple Crown, rocked Carmello Anthony’s star-studded wedding, opened for Donna Summer, and has worked across the aisle as the entertainment at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
He opened the Museum of the American Revolution (introducing Vice President Joe Biden), was invited to perform at the White House at their Children’s Educational initiative, and is a go-to for corporate and charitable organizations like The Robin Hood Foundation, AFRMC, MCHF’s Diamond Ball, the CF Foundation, and HJTEP, tailoring unique theatrical/concert performances at galas and events around the country.
For the better part of the last decade, Sydney has been a fixture at most of the legendary ballrooms in New York City including the Rainbow Room, the Plaza Hotel, Gotham Hall, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Metropolitan, Yale, Harvard, and Lamb’s Clubs.
HARCOURT AND HAMILTON Harcourt was one the only openly LGBTQ cast member in the Original Cast and is married to an American Immigrant which have some great parallels to the Hamilton story. Due to the fact that he was one of the only openly gay cast members, and being cast in masculine straight roles, he has a unique perspective on the show that I think you will find fascinating.
(ALSO, FUN FACT – the filmmakers filmed HAMILTON THE MOVIE at the same time as doing the Tonys performance and still doing eight shows that week!)
s07e48 Mike Avila & Russell Burlingame THE RETURN!
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e45 Wales Con's Jaime Milner & EM-Con's Lee Wallis
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e46 An Englishman Vs The Con Guy, ft Jim Frye and Katie Kawamoto
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e47 Bill Sienkiewicz
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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s07e44 THE ROUNDTABLE
These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
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On Wednesday May 20th, 2020 FOX will debut its new show ULTIMATE TAG, a high-octane physical competition based around the childhood game of Tag. But this is anything but child’s play!
Competitors who must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different three-dimensional courses. All the while, the contestants will be chased by resident professional Taggers. The show is debuting at a time where there is not much in the way of sport on TV and this competitive competition fills a void at a much needed time.
Two of those Professional Taggers, who are most prominent: BANSHEE, aka Award-winning Actress/Stunt-woman Carrie Bernans, and LA FLAIR aka Parkour, Free Running Legend and Actor Jesse La Flair.
JESSE LA FLAIR
Actor, Stuntman, Entrepreneur and the World’s most recognizable Pro Freerunner with over 30 million YouTube Views, 80 million views and 1.5million followers on Tik-Tok.
Jesse began his career as a Freerunner and gained notoriety for his commercial appeal as a fan favorite and Los Angeles Course record holder on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. He was soon hired as a stuntman on TV shows such as Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I, Shameless and Westworld. La Flair used this to segue into becoming a stuntman and actor in hit Hollywood movies such as Divergent, 300 : Rise of An Empire, TMNT , Marvel’s Captain Marvel and most recently as Kodi Smit Mcphee’s double as Nightcrawler in Marvel Studio’s Dark Phoenix.
Jesse has appeared as an actor and stuntman in commercials for multinational corporations such as Toyota, Asics, Hewlett Packard, Chobani, GMC and Microsoft.
Not only is Jesse an established actor and stuntman his portfolio of businesses makes him a solid entrepreneur. He is an owner and a Pro Athlete of the world's leading Freerunning brand Tempest Freerunning, the Co-creator and Co-CEO of the Pro Freerun League, Prime Shop LA, Freerunning Academy Online, Concrete Collective, and La Flair Apparel.
Find out more at: www.jesselaflair.com
On Wednesday May 20th, 2020 FOX will debut its new show ULTIMATE TAG, a high-octane physical competition based around the childhood game of Tag. But this is anything but child’s play!
Competitors who must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different three-dimensional courses. All the while, the contestants will be chased by resident professional Taggers. The show is debuting at a time where there is not much in the way of sport on TV and this competitive competition fills a void at a much needed time.
Two of those Professional Taggers, who are most prominent: BANSHEE, aka Award-winning Actress/Stunt-woman Carrie Bernans, and LA FLAIR aka Parkour, Free Running Legend and Actor Jesse La Flair.
CARRIE BERNANS
~ 2 TIMES SAG AWARD-WINNING STUNTWOMAN FOR MARVEL’s BLACK PANTHER & MARVEL’S AVENGERS: ENDGAME ~ 2019 NAACP AWARD FOR BEST PICTURE FOR BLACK PANTHER
Carrie is an award-winning actress and stuntwoman, Dancer, Martial artist and professional athlete. She was a Division 1 Athlete at UofM in Memphis, TN.
Carrie is most known for her SAG award-winning roles in Marvel’s Black Panther snd Marvel’s Avengers: End Game, Lifetime’s Black Hearted Killer, CBS’s SWAT, CBS’ The Seal Team, Quibi’s Reno 911 and her latest show FOX’s ‘ULTIMATE TAG’ which premieres on May 20th on Fox.
Find out more at: carriebernans.com
On Wednesday May 20th, 2020 FOX will debut its new show ULTIMATE TAG, a high-octane physical competition based around the childhood game of Tag. But this is anything but child’s play!
Competitors who must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different three-dimensional courses. All the while, the contestants will be chased by resident professional Taggers. The show is debuting at a time where there is not much in the way of sport on TV and this competitive competition fills a void at a much needed time.
Two of those Professional Taggers, who are most prominent: BANSHEE, aka Award-winning Actress/Stunt-woman Carrie Bernans, and LA FLAIR aka Parkour, Free Running Legend and Actor Jesse La Flair.
CARRIE BERNANS
~ 2 TIMES SAG AWARD-WINNING STUNTWOMAN FOR MARVEL’s BLACK PANTHER & MARVEL’S AVENGERS: ENDGAME ~ 2019 NAACP AWARD FOR BEST PICTURE FOR BLACK PANTHER
Carrie is an award-winning actress and stuntwoman, Dancer, Martial artist and professional athlete. She was a Division 1 Athlete at UofM in Memphis, TN.
Carrie is most known for her SAG award-winning roles in Marvel’s Black Panther snd Marvel’s Avengers: End Game, Lifetime’s Black Hearted Killer, CBS’s SWAT, CBS’ The Seal Team, Quibi’s Reno 911 and her latest show FOX’s ‘ULTIMATE TAG’ which premieres on May 20th on Fox.
Find out more at: https://carriebernans.com
JESSE LA FLAIR
Actor, Stuntman, Entrepreneur and the World’s most recognizable Pro Freerunner with over 30 million YouTube Views, 80 million views and 1.5million followers on Tik-Tok.
Jesse began his career as a Freerunner and gained notoriety for his commercial appeal as a fan favorite and Los Angeles Course record holder on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. He was soon hired as a stuntman on TV shows such as Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I, Shameless and Westworld. La Flair used this to segue into becoming a stuntman and actor in hit Hollywood movies such as Divergent, 300 : Rise of An Empire, TMNT , Marvel’s Captain Marvel and most recently as Kodi Smit Mcphee’s double as Nightcrawler in Marvel Studio’s Dark Phoenix.
Jesse has appeared as an actor and stuntman in commercials for multinational corporations such as Toyota, Asics, Hewlett Packard, Chobani, GMC and Microsoft.
Not only is Jesse an established actor and stuntman his portfolio of businesses makes him a solid entrepreneur. He is an owner and a Pro Athlete of the world's leading Freerunning brand Tempest Freerunning, the Co-creator and Co-CEO of the Pro Freerun League, Prime Shop LA, Freerunning Academy Online, Concrete Collective, and La Flair Apparel.
Find out more at: https://www.jesselaflair.com
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Recorded Live at Geek Retreat, Leeds on Thursday 22nd August 2019
Aubrey and Lazer of The Doubleclicks perform some of their most popular songs, along with selections from their more recent releases, in this, their first dedicated live show in Europe to a group of fans who came together on The Doubleclicks social media pages to organize this personal and intimate show.
Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this conversation, Ali spoke to YA writer Aiden Thomas about their two upcoming novels, CEMETERY BOYS - a Dia de Muertos paranormal romance about Yadriel (a gay, trans brujo) who accidentally summons the wrong ghost - and LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS, a dark sequel to, and reimagining of, the classic Peter Pan story. Aiden also spoke to their excitement at becoming known and recognised in the literary landscape, as well as giving their thoughts, hints and tips on their writing process and also their influences.
It's a great, informal loose chat - taking in all sorts of subjects including music playlists, Pinterest and THE OFFICE! Thanks to Ali for setting it up and to Aiden for taking the time out of their busy GeekGirlCon.
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com
Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this conversation, Ali spoke to podcaster/designer/entrepreneur Jordan Ellis, co-creator of Jordan Déne, a successful and influential brand that embraces smart fashion and bold empowerment. The company has grown to envelop publishing, websites, blogs and podcasts, developing a strong community that follows the brand from strength to strength.
Jordan talks to thoughts and ambitions about other collaborations that the company would like to grow, as well as talking about the importance of the message that Jordan Déne is making. She also discusses really practical advice that she would give to those that would follow her path in creating their own business or creative endeavour. Some very motivational stuff!
Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Jordan for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon. Find out more about the company at https://jordandene.com/ and follow their endeavours on social media at https://twitter.com/jordandenenyc and https://twitter.com/sartorialgeek.
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com
Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this conversation, Ali spoke to author Kira Jane Buxton about her debut book HOLLOW KINGDOM, a very unique story told from the perspective of a crow named S.T. - fellow writers have described the novel as 'The Incredible Journey meets The Walking Dead', a description which should certainly grab your attention as an individual read!
Kira talks about her inspirations for her books, her own experiences with her own pet crows, advice given and taken for new writers and also how she approaches the task of knuckling down and putting words to paper, as well as Kira's take on GeekGirlCon and cosplaying. It's a fabulous, loose and informal chat between two women that are interested in each other's perspectives.
Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Kira for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon.
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Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this last conversation post of the con, Ali had the chance to talk to two entertaining comics creators, Adriana Ferguson and Kristen Van Dam, the blistering minds behind a number of webcomics including MINOR ACTS OF HEROISM which looks at the relationships behind a rag-tag, diverse collection of superheroes. Ali mildly fangirls out to Adriana and Kristen about the brilliant roster of characters in their books in this incredibly entertaining chat!
Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Adriana and Kristen for taking the time out of their busy GeekGirlCon. MAOH is currently of hiatus but you can follow along with the series as well as finding out more their work at http://www.minoractsofheroism.com/
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Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this conversation, Ali spoke to someone who is behind one of the most fascinating projects we've come across: Rebecca Demarest is the one-woman powerhouse behind Mneme Press, a company dedicated to improving and increasing diversity in script and playwriting, sharing these plays with willing theatre groups, while also driven to publish the plays and books in an attractive and compelling format, rather than the dry and lacklustre manner that they may have been done in the past.
This was the second year that Rebecca has had a booth at GGC, increasing the floor space of the company's representation to not only show of the new titles in their portfolio (including new titles debuting at the show, SCARY MARY, THE DEPARTMENT OF SOUL RECLAMATION and HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY), as well as being a 'base of operations' for any writers at the con taking part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), giving encouragement - and rubber ducks! - to anyone participating.
It's a great company with bold and worthy ambitions and we wish them all the very best. Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Rebecca for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon. Find out more about Mneme Press at https://mnemepress.org/.
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Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."
The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.
In this conversation, Ali took time to have this brief chat with writer Virginia McClain about her two on-going series, VICTORIA MARMOT ("Twilight-meets-Harry-Potter's-secret-feminist-lovechild') and THE CHRONICLES OF GENSOKAI ("Song-Of-The-Lioness-meets-Avatar-The-Last-Airbender-with-a-dash-of-Shogun"), as well as what it's taken to bring the two stories to this point and what she has planned for herself, once the two series wraps up.
Virginia also imparts some advice to new, independent writers which she says 'isn't necessarily for everyone'... but that's not how it comes across, in all honesty! There's some great hints and tips for writers of all styles and genres, wanting to get their books out into the world, especially when it comes to self-critique during the editing phase. A cracking listen.
Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Virginia for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon. Find out more about her work at http://virginiamcclain.blogspot.com/
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The Thought Bubble Sequential Comic Art Festival, to give the show its original and grand title, made the venue transition and took over the Harrogate Exhibition Centre in North Yorkshire over the weekend of Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th November, with thousands of eager comics fans braving the elements to celebrate some of the worlds best comics creators, artists, writers and publishers.
One of these creators was writer Alex Paknadel, a chap who has seen his career grow from strength to strength in recent years, something which was somewhat inevitable with books such as TURNCOAT, ARCADIA and the most recent FRIENDO under his belt (as well as work for mainstream IP's such as DOCTOR WHO and ASSASSIN'S CREED).
Alex joined Leonard for an interview that was recorded for his HWD Hospital Radio show, Lenny's Little Slice O' Nerd, as part of a Thought Bubble Special broadcast on Thursday 14th November. In the interview, Alex talks about how the Festival had dispelled any concerns about its new home, about the types of people and fans he experienced at the show, about the portfolio reviews he helped conduct with his fellow White Noise Studios creators (Ram V, Dan Watters and Ryan O'Sullivan), and the energy he experienced at what is arguably the premier comics-focused convention the UK has to offer.
Thanks to Alex for taking the time to talk to us for the interview - it's most appreciated! Find out more about FRIENDO at: https://vaultcomics.com/comic/friendo/
The Thought Bubble Sequential Comic Art Festival, to give the show its original and grand title, made the venue transition and took over the Harrogate Exhibition Centre in North Yorkshire over the weekend of Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th November, with thousands of eager comics fans braving the elements to celebrate some of the worlds best comics creators, artists, writers and publishers.
The type of exhibitor who has a unique take on what is happening at shows such as Thought Bubble are those that don't necessarily have anything to sell, per se: writers, artists or people that have contributed to a book or comic, rather than publishing it themselves. One such creative at this years festival was master illustrator Alison Sampson, the incredible artist behind comics such as WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD (for Image Comics) and the recent Mumbai-set run in Mark Miller's HIT-GIRL, written by the genius that is Peter Milligan and masterfully coloured by Triona Farrell.
Alison joined Leonard for an interview that was recorded for his HWD Hospital Radio show, Lenny's Little Slice O' Nerd, as part of a Thought Bubble Special broadcast on Thursday 14th November. In the interview, Alison talked about her own experiences of the festival, especially as someone who was able to take around two young family members on a rare wander from behind her very busy table! She also talks about the importance of having such a show such as Thought Bubble in the UK, as well as what TBF could further develop, moving forward in its new home.
Thanks to Alison for taking the time to talk to us for the interview - it was most appreciated! Find out more about the HIT-GIRL IN MUMBAI (Season 2) comic at: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-season-two-9
The Thought Bubble Sequential Comic Art Festival, to give the show its original and grand title, made the venue transition and took over the Harrogate Exhibition Centre in North Yorkshire over the weekend of Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th November, with thousands of eager comics fans braving the elements to celebrate some of the worlds best comics creators, artists, writers and publishers.
Somebody that I specifically wanted to talk to about the festival was comics creator and cartoonist Marc Jackson, not only to get his perspective on Thought Bubble from the view of an exhibitor of his own self-published books but also as a convention organiser himself, as the man behind the popular Macc-POW! show that is held in Macclesfield annually.
Marc joined Leonard for an interview that was recorded for his HWD Hospital Radio show, Lenny's Little Slice O' Nerd, as part of a Thought Bubble Special broadcast on Thursday 14th November. In the interview, Marc discussed his time at TBF, being only an exhibitor for the one day, testing the waters of being behind the table at the festivals new venue. He also talks about the types of crowds that could be found at Thought Bubble, the landscape of independent and self-published comics in 2019, and how important it is to have such a show of this scale being held in the UK.
Thanks to Marc for taking the time to talk to us for the interview - it was most appreciated! Find out more about the Macc-POW! show at: http://maccpow.co.uk/
13th October 2019, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal UK
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) once again took over the town of Kendal in the UK’s picturesque Lakes District, with plenty of comics talent from across the globe appearing at numerous venues – from the Westmoreland Shopping Centre to the Brewery Arts Centre – to meet and greet with enthusiastic fans.
The latter venue has a couple of stages including a full cinema/theatre space in which three master storytellers talked with Chris Thompson about the lure and appeal of the DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS system and roleplaying games in general: two regular players in the form of Becky Cloonan (THE PUNISHER, SOUTHERN CROSS, GOTHAM ACADEMY) and Andy Diggle (2000AD, THE LOSERS, HARDCORE) and also a relative noob to the scene, Si Spurrier (CODA, X-MEN LEGACY, STAR WARS).
In this hour conversation, the group discussed their own history with role-playing games, how the nature of interactive storytelling informed their own narratives, and what they got creatively out of playing in their sessions. Thompson is quite experienced in playing D&D from an early age, too, so for Spurrier, this became the deep-dive introduction to role-playing that he felt he needed to get into the scene himself!
Thanks to the team at Lakes International Comic Art Festival for hosting the session, and to Si, Becky, Andy and Chris for allowing me to record it.
13th October 2019, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal UK
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) once again took over the town of Kendal in the UK’s picturesque Lakes District, with plenty of comics talent from across the globe appearing at numerous venues – from the Westmoreland Shopping Centre to the Brewery Arts Centre – to meet and greet with enthusiastic fans.
The latter venue has a couple of stages including a cosy prestige auditorium, upon which three incredible writers appeared on the Sunday of the Festival to talk about the art and craft of creating comics at the very kernel of their conception: the ‘Writing Game’.
Si Spurrier (CODA, X-MEN LEGACY, STAR WARS), Rob WIlliams (2000AD, DOCTOR WHO, SUICIDE SQUAD) and Garth Ennis (PREACHER, THE BOYS) were interviewed by Panel Boarders’ own Alex Fitch about their approaches to writing, their relationships with the other members of the creative team and how comics writing has changed and evolved for them since their formative years.
This was a fascinating session with some real insight into the creative process from three of the best in the game! Thanks to the LICAF team for hosting the panel, as well as to Alex for his fine interviewing skills (also for providing additional clean audio which has augmented this upload).
Macc-POW! 2019: Spotlight On Nick Brokenshire (22nd June 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
Comic Salopia 2019: Image Comics & The Importance Of Self-Publishing (Saturday 1st June) by Englishman In San Diego
I made two crucial errors when it came to talking to superstar comics writer Kieron Gillen at this years Portsmouth Comic Con: 1, I didn't hold the chat on Saturday MAY THE FOURTH, when our conversation about the closure of his run on Marvel Comics' DARTH VADER and STAR WARS would have been a lot more appropriate!
- Secondly, I really should have determined how long we we going to be talking, considering it was originally intended to be a brief ten, fifteen minute chat - forty five minutes later, and we covered all sorts of ground, from his STAR WARS work and how that coincided with the conclusion of THE WICKED + THE DIVINE (Image Comics, with artist Jamie McKelvie), to the incredible success of his new creator-owned title DIE (Image Comics, with artist Stephanie Hans) and his new book, coming from BOOM! Studios and based loosely on Arthurian legend, ONCE AND FUTURE.
I also made the mistake of trying to keep the conversation flowing instead of just letting Kieron talk and talk and talk, which is want to hear - you don't want to hear me interrupting so I apologise in advance. Still, a great chat and lots of things to unpack in this conversation with a brilliant and fascinating writer... Enjoy!
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And I still didn't get a profile picture of him!! That's a testament to how busy this years Portsmouth Comic Con was, even on the Sunday of the show, and also how distracted artist Martin Simmonds was throughout the entire convention. Fans and new readers alike were given time to talk to Martin about his books and what he had planned, post-PUNKS NOT DEAD and FRIENDO... I was just lucky enough to be recording our conversation at the time!
Martin talks about the success of PUNKS NOT DEAD (written by David Barnett, published by Black Crown, IDW Publishing), as well as his most recent book FRIENDO (written by Alex Paknadel, published by Vault Comics), and also goes into how the different approaches to the books informed their design and feel. He also talks to his relationship with his writers and publishers, as well as teasing what exciting projects he has coming down the line later in 2019...
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I try to pick and choose my moments wisely. I could've spoken to Russell on several occasions on the Saturday of this years Portsmouth Comic Con - well, when he wasn't being talking to fans and busy selling on his table in the tented area outside the impressive Portsmouth Guildhall - but I wanted to hold off until it had been officially announced that he was a recipient of the Best New Talent category of the inaugural Tripwire Awards, handed out on the Saturday evening.
(Full disclosure: I was one of the number of people asked to submit nominations for the Awards this year and, while I had no hand in remotely influencing the voting, I was the one that administrated the Google Forms voting procedure, including tabulating the votes coming in.
With the shiny-shiny in hand and taking pride of place at his table, Russell was suitably flabbergasted by the honour, especially considering the standard of nominees in that category. With mic in hand, I went up to congratulate Russell on his win and also ask what winning such an award means for an indie creator, how it helped or hindered in terms of pressure to deliver in the competitive marketplace, and what is next for Russell down the line, especially in the world of GATEWAY CITY... Enjoy!
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Oldham Comic Con 2019 (or Oldham Comic Con 3, to give it its proper title), run by Dennis Whittle is a comics-centric convention, is now in its third year and managing to attract some incredible names to its guest list, mostly small press and indie but bolstered by some impressive mainstream comics guests, including a couple of international talents. Held this year in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the show continues its tradition of being a completely free event (something that Dennis insists will always be the case), encouraging a crowd of all ages through its doors...
Here, in this recording of one of the Panel Seminars of the day, acclaimed writer Al Ewing spills some beans on his initial comics history, on working on IMMORTAL HULK for Marvel Comics, on the upcoming mega-project, and also teased some news about a creator-owned book that we could be seeing from him, later this year...
Thanks to Al for the opportunity to take part in this panel during his very busy convention, and also Dan Brazier (Spider-Dan) for being such a cracking panel host. Find out more about Oldham Comic Con at: https://www.facebook.com/oldhamcomiccon/
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Oldham Comic Con 2019 (or Oldham Comic Con 3, to give it its proper title), run by Dennis Whittle is a comics-centric convention, is now in its third year and managing to attract some incredible names to its guest list, mostly small press and indie but bolstered by some impressive mainstream comics guests, including a couple of international talents. Held this year in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the show continues its tradition of being a completely free event (something that Dennis insists will always be the case), encouraging a crowd of all ages through its doors...
Here, in this interview held with Dennis on a very rare chance for him to stop and take a breather, he talks about what it has taken to put on the show, along with why he's determined not to let Oldham Comic Con to grow to become a monster...
Thanks to Dennis for the opportunity to talk during his very busy convention. Find out more about Oldham Comic Con at: https://www.facebook.com/oldhamcomiccon/
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PCC 2019: Spotlight On Will Simpson (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Tommy Lee Edwards (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Tomm Coker (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Steve Englehart (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Scott Dunbier (20 Years Of IDW) (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Roy Thomas (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Liam Sharp (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Kieron Gillen (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Spotlight On Jamie Delano (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Masters Of Comics (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
PCC 2019: Drawing Star Wars (Russell Walks & Tommy Lee Edwards) (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019) by Englishman In San Diego
There are a handful of people that you could elevate to the class of ‘comic book giants’, those that have made a lasting impression on the art form and the industry with their incredible creations, along with their indelible art and writing; there are even fewer that you could say have shaped the face of pop culture as we know it.
However, with the creation of the Mad Titan Thanos in February 1973, in the pages of THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #355, writer/artist Jim Starlin – even though he may not have known about it at the time – was going to come up with a character that would go on to form the backbone on central threat to the hugely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although, curiously enough, he didn’t learn that his maniacal and homicidal behemoth was even going to feature in the Marvel Studios films until days before he reared his head in the post-credits scene to 2012’s MARVEL’S AVENGERS, directed by Joss Whedon.
As fans gear themselves up to witness the final battle between the beloved heroes that have featured over an eleven year, twenty-two film span and Thanos – resting after his cataclysmic efforts in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, Leonard Sultana (The Convention Collective EIC) talks to Starlin about his history with Thanos, his impressions of the Russo Brothers, as well as screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, his relationship with both Marvel Studios and Marvel Comics, and his satisfaction with the final result of AVENGERS: ENDGAME, which he saw as invited Special Guest to the premiere, held in Los Angeles on Monday 22nd April.
He does keep the conversation relatively spoiler-free, with one or two nuggets of characters that may or may not make an appearance in the film – if you want to go in completely fresh to AVENGERS: ENDGAME, please bookmark this page and come back to it only once you have seen the film. This is a great conversation, I think, and I hope you enjoy it…
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WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH JIM ZUB & MAX DUNBAR (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, MARCH 2019)
Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon (29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Samantha Maybe who had the chance to talk to comics superstars Jim Zub and Max Dunbar who have come together to produce a new title for digital distribution giant comiXology, STONE STAR, a brand new, original space-fantasy epic which took their cue from pop music artists like Justin Timberlake and Beyonce* to surprise release the book without the usual hype and palaver, allowing fans to discover the title all at the same time, no spoilers required.
(*FYI: in this analogy, Max is Timberlake and Jim is Beyonce. Jim pretty much admits as much and, frankly, he has the legs for it.)
As Sam talked to the pair about their motivations and inspiration for releasing the book in this manner, how the story of STONE STAR came about, their collaborative creative process in creating story and characters, and what Jim and Max feel their colourist (Espen Grundetjern) and letterer (Marshall Dillon), bring to the table...
Thanks to Jim and Max for taking time out of their very busy con to talk, and also to Samantha Maybe for bringing the interview to us.
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WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH LYSA HAWKINS (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, MARCH 2019)
Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon(29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Samantha Maybe (@SamanthaMaybe) who had the chance to sit down with Valiant Entertainment Editor Lysa Hawkins, who has been on administrative duties for Cullen Bunn and Adam Gorham's mini-series PUNK MAMBO, coming out on the publishers 'Breakthrough' slate.
As Sam discovers, an editor's role on a book like this is complex, collaborative and incredibly rewarding. Here, the pair talk about the origins of PUNK MAMBO, about what the creative team and Valiant hoped to achieve with the book, and where the story may lead in the future.
Thanks to Lysa for taking time out of her very busy con to talk, and also to Samantha Maybe for bring the interview to us.
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In Conversation with Tom Akel (Stan Lee's POW Entertainment's BACKCHANNEL), 8th April 2018 by Englishman In San Diego
WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH RYAN BENJAMIN (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, 31st MARCH 2019)
Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon (29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Dan Berry (@fatj00) who met up this weekend with comics artist and self-publisher Ryan Benjamin, who has a lot on his plate at the moment: not only is he showcasing his creator-owner book BROTHERS BOND but also a comics pro 'boot camp' in which he imparts his wisdom to fledgling and up-and-coming comic creators to help them create more complete and coherent comic books, as well as standing out in a competitive market.
Thanks to Ryan for taking time out of his very busy con to talk, and also to Dan Berry for bring the interview to us.
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WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH ROB LIEFELD (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, 30TH MARCH 2019)
Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon (29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is our resident comics guru Samantha Maybe (@SamanthaMaybe) who met up this weekend with comics legend Rob Liefeld who returns to the X-MEN fold with a new book and a new character: Major X, an antagonist that promises to life particularly hard for our heroes.
“Major X introduces a new character who is certain to mix up everything in the X-world. He hails from another existence, which is called the ‘X-istence’ — a mutant Shangri-La, a safe haven that has been a realm where mutantkind has lived in peace and harmony. They escaped there following a tragedy that befell mutantkind, and built this community. There are some familiar faces that he has forged this other society with. But then a terrible event happens within the X-istence that causes Major X to cross over and land in the Marvel Universe that we know. But he doesn’t land in the spot he was hoping, so in the first issue he is in 1991. We progressively get him where he needs to go. By the conclusion of the story, we catch up to modern-day Marvel.”
Here, in this brief chat with Sam, Rob talks about his approach to writing this new chapter in X-MEN lore, as well as working with former creative partner Whilce Portacio, and also colourist Brent Peeples.
Find out more about MAJOR X, here: https://www.cbr.com/major-x-unmasks-rob-liefeld-newest-character/
Thanks to Rob for taking time out of her very busy con to talk, and also to Samantha for bring the interview to us.
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WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH TESS FOWLER (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, 30TH MARCH 2019) Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon (29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Dan Berry (@fatj00) who met up this weekend with comics artist Tess Fowler, who has been on the most incredible creative ride in recent years: not only being part of the superstar team behind the incredibly successful and critically acclaimed KID LOBOTOMY (Black Crown/IDW) with Peter Milligan, as well as being a hugely popular component to the CRITICAL ROLE fandom and community, but also now providing art for the brand new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS comic from IDW Publishing, A DARKENED WISH, written by B. Dave Walter and coloured by Jay Fotos.
A DARKENED WISH is a sprawling, epic ensemble book which very much plays into Tess’ wheelhouse, as well as her love of tabletop gaming. Here, in this chat with Dan, she talks about how the book came about, what drives her towards these styles of stories, how her loves and fandoms feed into her work, and teases where the seemingly limitless story of A DARKENED WISH could possibly lead us.
Find out more about DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: A DARKENED WISH at its comiXology page, as well as following Tess and B. Dave Walters on social media – they’re quite rightfully very proud of the book and talk about it a lot (as well as lots of other things, such as eating out in L.A.!)
Thanks to Tess for taking time out of her very busy con to talk, and also to Dan Berry for bring the interview to us.
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WCA 2019: IN CONVERSATION WITH TERRI LUBAROFF OF LEGION M (RECORDED AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM, 30TH MARCH 2019)
Comic-Con International‘s sibling convention, WonderCon (29th-31st March 2019, Anaheim Convention Center), has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive ‘experience’ delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content – we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Dan Berry (@fatj00) who met up this weekend with Terri Lubaroff, the COO of multi-platform community-based entertainment company LEGION M, an organisation that we at The Convention Collective have been a fan of pretty much from its inception.
LEGION M has been behind one of the most impressive and fastest-paced revolutions in the way that properties have been developed and produced, pulling from the support and funding of its thousands of backers – fans and consumers, all – creating such instant masterpieces as BAD SAMARITAN (David Tennent / Robert Sheehan, dir. Dean Devlin) and MANDY (Nicolas Cage / Andrea Riseborough, dir. Panos Cosmatos)… Whatever LEGION M have put their hand to, from films, television, comics, fan events and more, it’s been a fun ride watching the family grow and thrive with each passing release.
And there’s more to come. Here, Dan Berry talks to Terri about the latest developments at LEGION M, what new projects they have to present to fans – including the involvement with highly anticipated cinema release TOLKIEN, the new partnership in Kevin Smith‘s latest film, JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT, and the GIRL WITH NO NAME comic book – and what more we can expect from the community:
Find out more about LEGION M at their website, https://legionm.com/
Thanks to Terri for taking time out of her very busy con to talk, and also to Dan Berry for bring the interview to us.
Intro Music: ‘Punky’, bensound.com
WCA 2019: In Conversation with Joshua Dysart (recorded at WonderCon Anaheim, 30th March 2019)
Comic-Con International's sibling convention, WonderCon, has over the years grown and developed into a truly epic event in the North America comic convention calendar, selling out over its entire weekend and bringing thousands of talented creators, publishers, artists, writers, cosplayers, actors and actresses and much more to Anaheim in California.
WonderCon has developed and evolved from what was primarily a passive 'experience' delivering show into one which companies and creators can now bring new projects and share updates on brand new content - we have been lucky to have a couple of correspondents visiting the show as Press, catching up with a number of these fresh stories.
One such correspondent is Dan Berry (@fatj00) who met up this weekend with esteemed and prolific, award-winning and best-selling comic book writer Joshua Dysart, someone who has had quite the career to date - and still it just keeps growing from strength to strength!
He's currently working on TOYO HARADA for Valiant Entertainment, as well as GOODNIGHT PARADISE for fresh new publisher TKO Studios... and it seems that there's a lot more to come down the line. Here, in conversation with Dan, he talks about his current projects and teases about a couple of future books that have most certainly been a long time in the making...
Thanks to Joshua for taking time out of his very busy con to talk, and also to Dan Berry for bring the interview to us.
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com
MCM Comic Con Birmingham, 24th March 2019: Felicia Day Spotlight Panel
MCM Comic Con, under the auspices of that convention behemoth that is ReedPOP, continues to bring grand and exciting events to the UK, along with some world-class talent... Yes, the Hollywood razzmatazz was represented nicely, with the likes of Asa Butterfield (SEX EDUCATION / ENDERS GAME), video game voice talents Charles Martinet (the voice of MARIO and LUIGI) and Veronica Taylor (POKEMON, YU-GI-OH!), Tom Hopper and Emmy Raver-Lampman (THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY), Osric Chau (SUPERNATURAL), and Felicia Day (SUPERNATURAL / THE GUILD) were all in attendance and had quite the crowd keeping them occupied throughout the day.
Felicia's panel was the one panel that I did make myself available for on the Main Stage and, buzzing from a full nights sleeps and too much coffee, she answered plenty of questions from both the MCM panel host and audience members with her trademark charm and wit. (No swears, mind, she kept herself in check, the cheeky tinker.)
Find out more about future MCM events at: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
One of the many independent comic publishers that stood out to him was Miami, Florida based Mad Cave Studios (https://madcavestudios.com/), who are going on their second year of distribution through Diamond Comics.
Dan spoke with Chris Sanchez (Communication & Digital Media Manager for Mad Cave) about the origin of the company, their current titles, as well as what they have planned moving forward.
Thanks to the team from Mad Cave for giving up their time during what was a very busy convention, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us.
Intro music: 'Punky', bensound.com
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
BAKUGAN is a manga and a property which has had a strong and dedicated fanbase for many years, starting with BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS in 2007. While not being an immediate success, BAKUGAN has since that time grown and developed into an amazing entertainment platform with developers Spin Master evolving the franchise over the last few years into new ways for fans to experience the story and characters, from animation and manga to gaming.
It's this last one that caught the attention of Dan, as he was given the chance to talk to the developers at Spin Master at ECCC - in this chat, they explain what drove them to bring BAKUGAN to their platform, how they are appealing to many differing markets with their card-playing game, and what else they have planned for the future. Enjoy...
Thanks to the team at Spin Master for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us…
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – our correspondent on the ground, Samantha Maybe, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning she's got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Here at The Convention Collective, we really like THE SEQUELS. Like, really like THE SEQUELS! Published by Fanbase Press, written by Norm Harper, with art by Val Halvorson and Bobby Timony, it has been ticking all of our boxes in terms of '80s nostalgia, sci-fi, horror and action tropes and a wonderful sense of empowerment and self-analysis that you don't often find in modern comics.
(Seriously, we've flipped for this book: do check out Samantha Maybe's reviews for Issues #1 and #2, here http://theconventioncollective.com/sandbox/the-sequels-1-holy-80s-nostalgia-batman, and here http://theconventioncollective.com/sandbox/the-sequels-2-review-testing-the-limits-of-friendship-in-space)
At Emerald City Comic Con, Samantha was given the chance to talk to writer Norm Harper about the book, about what drove him to write it, about the methods he took to tackling some of the more fundamental underpinnings of THE SEQUELS in terms of how it deals with mental health, and what he has in store for the book down the line as well as his upcoming book, HAPHAVEN. It's a great chat and we hope you enjoy...
Thanks to Norm for taking time out of his busy con, and to Samantha for bringing the interview to us…
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Skybound Entertainment are continuing to bring new and exciting books to the shelves, with one of their upcoming titles very much piquing our interest: THE OBSOLETES is by Washington-based writer and cartoonist Simeon Mills, who has been carving out a path of thought-provoking and brilliantly told stories, kicking off with his book BUTCHER PAPER in 2012.
Here, Simeon talks about THE OBSOLETES, due to hit stores in just a few months, about what inspired him to write the story, and what else he's got working on for 2019 and beyond. Enjoy!
Find out more about THE OBSOLETES at https://www.skybound.com/the-obsoletes
Thanks to Simeon for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us…
ICE International Comic Expo 'Winter Edition': Holiday Inn Bayfront Brighton, Saturday 9th March 2019
I was very lucky and honoured to have been invited down to the South Coast of England to participate in the Winter Edition of Shane Chebsey's ICE International Comic Expo in Brighton. A satellite event of the larger Birmingham event, it allows fans of comics in the area to meet with some incredible talent that they might not usually be able to so and see without braving the horrors of the M25.
You could argue that the headlining panel of the day was the collection of esteemed talent gathered for this retrospective - and forward-looking - panel, looking into the Past, Present And Future of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, 2000AD, a publication that has thrilled and chilled comics fans and kids since its first 'prog' in 1977. It's an anthology that has had featured in its pages pretty much every major comics talent that this country has produced, including our panellists: Glenn Fabry (SLAINE / PREACHER), Clint Langley (SLAINE / NEMESIS THE WARLOCK) and Dan Cornwell (JUDGE DREDD).
The three and I sat down to talk about some of the highlights of working on the magazine, some of the more favourite (and least libellous) memories of their time at 2000AD and into a little bit of a deep dive into where the audience of 2000AD has been, are today and may well end up in the future as the comics continues to generate incredible stories on a weekly basis. It's a hell of a chat, and I hope you enjoy.
ABOUT ICE BRIGHTON: Britain’s Coolest Comic Convention brings the ICE magic to England’s south coast with big name guests, traders and exhibitors and a full program of exclusive fun events.
ICE has established itself as on of the UK’s premier comic conventions devoted entirely to the medium of sequential art with our unique mix of big name guests, cutting edge indie publishers top dealers and exciting and inspiring event programs.
Now Britain’s Coolest Comic Convention brings the biggest names in comic art to the south coast with an intimate, high quality event featuring artists, writers, and publishers from all over the world as well as those local heroes keeping the comic scene alive in Brighton.
https://brightoncomicexpo.wordpress.com/
Intro Music: 'Punky', by bensound.com
ICE International Comic Expo 2019 'Winter Edition': Holiday Inn Bayfront Brighton, Saturday 9th March 2019
I was very lucky and honoured to have been invited down to the South Coast of England to participate in the Winter Edition of Shane Chebsey's ICE International Comic Expo in Brighton. A satellite event of the larger Birmingham event, it allows fans of comics in the area to meet with some incredible talent that they might not usually be able to so and see without braving the horrors of the M25.
One of the talents that I got to chat with was comics writer and illustrator Rachael Smith, someone I've been a follower and admirer of for some time - and I'm not on my own. Since creating her first book, CLARA'S SHADOW in 2013, Rachael has garnered quite the following, drawn to her forthright and bold characters, her appealing art style and her passionate approach to personal issues and individual challenges within her stories. This has led to award nominations, plaudits and a legion of dedicated fans, eager to see what stories Rachael is ready to tell next.
Over the course of forty minutes, we cover Rachael's approaches to story and character, we touch upon her latest work, we get into some DOCTOR WHO bits and bobs, and all sorts of other stuff and nonsense in this loose and fun conversation which I hope you'll enjoy.
You can find out more about Rachael Smith and her work at http://www.rachaelsmith.org/
ABOUT ICE BRIGHTON: Britain’s Coolest Comic Convention brings the ICE magic to England’s south coast with big name guests, traders and exhibitors and a full program of exclusive fun events.
ICE has established itself as on of the UK’s premier comic conventions devoted entirely to the medium of sequential art with our unique mix of big name guests, cutting edge indie publishers top dealers and exciting and inspiring event programs.
Now Britain’s Coolest Comic Convention brings the biggest names in comic art to the south coast with an intimate, high quality event featuring artists, writers, and publishers from all over the world as well as those local heroes keeping the comic scene alive in Brighton.
Intro Music: 'Punky', by bensound.com
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Camilla d'Errico (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Dan has been a fan of artist Camilla d'Errico's work for quite some time, following her progress as she releases incredible and distinctive work. When the two last met up in November, there was some great projects in the pipeline - here, Dan and Camilla speak in Seattle about what she's been up to since and what she has planned for 2019.
Thanks to Camilla and Dan for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Erica Henderson and Kyle Starks (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Erica Henderson and Kyle Starks are two of the most critically acclaimed and popular creatives in comics today, with massive hits like THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL, JUGHEAD and SEXCASTLE garnering them awards and fans across the board. And more recently, the pair have been knocking it out of the park with two excellent - and wildly tonally differing - books, ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN and ASSASSIN NATION (Image Comics/Skybound).
ASSASSIN NATION has been a massive success from its very first issue and Henderson and Starks talk to Dan about the evolution of the book, as well as the working relationship and friendship which fed into the issues.
Thanks to Erica and Kyle for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Khary Randolph (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
One such talent is the excellent New-York-based artist Khary Randolph, someone who continues to make quite the impression on many books of varying scale and tone, from the likes of SPIDER-MAN, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and TEEN TITANS for the majors, to comics for the independents such as TECHJACKET (Skybound), NOBLE (Lion Forge) and CHARISMAGIC: THE DEATH PRINCESS (Aspen).
Randolph provided the covers for the acclaimed BLACK series, published by Black Mask Studios - he returns to the team of writers Kwanza Osajyefo and Tim Smith 3, and interior artist Jamal Igle for the next chapter in the high concept series WHITE. It's a powerful piece, full of social and racial commentary, and here Dan talks to Khary about the process of putting WHITE together, as well as upcoming projects.
Thanks to Khary for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Vita Ayala (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
One of the freshest and vital voices in comics in 2019, Vita Ayala is a truly exciting new comics talent. Making an impression on books such as SUICIDE SQUAD; SECRET FILES and SUPERGIRL for DC Comics, TWISTED ROMANCE and BITCH PLANET for Image Comics, and THE WILDS for Black Mask, Vita builds on that experience in 2019 by taking on one of Marvel's young and intriguing characters, SHURI, in a guest two-issue story, in which the Wakandan meets up with Miles Morales, SPIDER-MAN, in Brooklyn.
In this interview with Dan, Vita talks about their approaches and the challenge of bringing these two young, exciting characters together, as well as bigging up their new book for Valiant Comics, LIVEWIRE, and also the critically-acclaimed limited series chapter of the AGE OF X-MEN event, PRISONER X.
Thanks so much to Vita for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Jonathan Maberry (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Jonathan Maberry is having one hell of a time, deep in the middle of a creative windstorm in many fronts which is keeping him very busy, with new titles on the way, the promotion machine for the PATIENT ZERO novel continues to roll on, and adaptations of his books are either heading towards production or barrelling on full steam to hitting screens for fans to enjoy.
Jonathan talks to Dan about what is keeping him distracted at the moment, spilling a whole bunch of wonderful anecdotes as he gets into what we can expect from him in 2019.
Thanks to Jonathan for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Vault Comics - Damian and Adrian Wassel (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
What a time we are in in comics, with some incredible talents across the board creating some dynamic and thrilling stories, contributing to increased sales and, in the main, positive responses from readers and retailers. Indeed, the industry is looking at improved sales versus this period last year, and we're not just talking at the big companies, either, but also the smaller and more vital independent publishers.
One company that has benefited from its stunning talent pool creating some of the solid books on the shelves, is Vault Comics. Publishers Damian Wassel and Executive EIC Adrian Wassel have pulled together some outstanding creators under their banner and are enjoying remarkable successes. Here, Dan talks to the brothers about were the industry is at the moment, what they feel comics can do to capitalise on these improved sales, and what they as a company have planned down the road...
Thanks to Vault Comics for helping to arrange the interview, to Damian and Adrian for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Michael Moreci (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
One of our favourite books on the shelves right now is the very-much-in-your-face sci-fi romp WASTED SPACE, published by Vault Comics, written by Michael Moreci, art by Hayden Sherman, colours by Jason Wordie. WASTED SPACE is a book which ticks all of our boxes: strong, deep sci-fi worldbuilding, sharp, acerbic characters and a sense of humour and panache that brings comparison to books like PREACHER and HELLBLAZER.
As the book gets into a regular series beyond its original limited run, Michael sits down with Dan to talk about how the book evolved into what it eventually became, its influences (both fictional and IRL), and what we can expect from the series as it barrels along. It's a great chat and we hope you enjoy it.
Thanks to Vault Comics for helping to arrange the interview, to Michael for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Tim Seeley (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
In conversation with Dan in the first couple of days of the show has been Tim Seeley, which has been quite the lucky coincidence as Tim was announced as the new on-going writer for Valiant Comics' BLOODSHOT as of September this year, as one of the big Valiant announcements of ECCC.
Bloodshot is a character that has has in incredible history, not just in the pages but also out, so it was great fro Dan to get the chance to talk about how Tim looks at approaching the character, especially as he gets closer and closer to a mainstream breakthrough with the forthcoming Vin Diesel-starring big screen adaptation.
Thanks to Valiant for helping to arrange the interview, to Tim for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – one of our esteemed correspondents, Samantha Beard, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning she’s got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Samantha managed to squeeze some time with someone she's been a fan of for some time, fantasy writer Django Wexler, the chap behind such books as THE SHADOW CAMPAIGNS series, THE FORBIDDEN LIBRARY cycle, and the more recent JOHN GOLDEN books.
Django has two new books for 2019 - DEEPWALKER, due later in the year, and SHIP OF SMOKE AND STEEL, published in January and the first of a new series of books called THE WELLS OF SORCERY. Here, on a very crowded ECCC floor, Django talks to Samantha about these, as well about his process and influences...
Thanks to Django for taking his time to talk to The Convention Collective, and to Samantha for hosting the conversation.
ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – one of our esteemed correspondents, Samantha Beard, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning she’s got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Samantha settled down beside comics writer Zack Kaplan, a talent whos star has risen fast and furious over the past couple of years, with his debut sci-fi series, ECLIPSE, making an impression with every one who read it, including us.
Zack followed this up with the equally impressive PORT OF EARTH, also published by Image Comics - here, Zach talks about the lessons he has learnt and the relationships he has developed that has influenced his writing,
Thanks to Zack for taking his time to talk to The Convention Collective, and to Samantha for hosting the conversation.
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Phillip Sevy (Emerald City Comic Con, 14th March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
Somebody that Dan has had the opportunity to talk to is someone we've been a fan of for some time - writer/artist Phillip Sevy, the chap behind the excellent work on books such as TOMB RAIDER, PARADOX and TITHE. Here, talking on the very busy floor of the first day of the con, Sevy gets into all of the latest books he's working on, including THE FREEZE, written and created by Dan Wickline and published by Image Comics/Top Cow, and horror/thriller THE HOUSE, written by Sevy and featuring art from Drew Zucker and Jen Hickman,
These are two ace books, indicative of the singular talent and voice that Sevy brings to his work, they are well worth checking out. And enjoy this short chat with Dan and Phillip (while not feeling too upset that you're missing out on the obviously packed Emerald City Comic Con show floor...!)
ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Magdalene Visaggio (Emerald City Comic Con, 14th March 2019)
ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.
One such creative is hugely talented and highly prolific comics writer Magdalene Visaggio, who has a number of books on the go at the moment - MORNING IN AMERICA (Oni Press) with Claudia Aquirre and Zakk Saam and CALAMITY KATE (Dark Horse Comics) with Corin Howell and Valentina Pinto. Both books come at the fantastical from different directions, one from an ensemble cast and one from a solo voice, both approaches of which are new to Visaggio, as she explains in this interview with Dan, along with talking about how she draws from her own life experience to drive her characters, how Los Angeles and the Eighties have proven to be rich wells from which to mine for her books, and what books are currently blowing up her pull list... A cracking little chat. Enjoy!
On Sunday, January 27th 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, the Pasadena Comic Con once again set up shop, bringing a whole raft of mainstream and independent comics talent and publishers to their con floor, to meet and greet with fans, new and old alike.
One such publisher who has been making incredible headway into establishing themselves as purveyors of incredible books is Fanbase Press - our man on the ground Dan Berry was lucky enough to spend a brief spell talking to co-CEO of Fanbase, Bryant Dillon, about what the publisher has been up to since we last caught up with them, what titles we can expect from Fanbase in the near future and the exciting news of accolades being heaped on their books.
Thanks to Bryant for his time during a very busy convention, and to dan for setting up and recording this interview.
DesignerCon 2018 - Camilla d'Errico in conversation with Dan Berry (17th November 2018)
DesignerCon 2018 has taken over the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend(16th-18th November 2018)with an expanded show, including a Preview Night on the Friday - this really has demonstrated the appeal and draw of this unique show, bringing together some of the countries most talented creatives, with artists, sculptors, innovators and storytellers showcasing their work.
One of these incredibly talented people is artist Camilla d'Errico who brought to the show her new book MERMAIDS AND OTHER SEA CREATURES, a wonderfully rendered all-ages book which has been a labour of love for a couple of years. Here, The Convention Collective's US Senior Contributor talks to Camilla about the inception of the book, along with updates on her latest projects.
Thanks to Camilla for her time during a busy DesignerCon, and to Delia Mendoza and Nicole Rodrigues of NRPR Group for arranging this conversation.
This is the audio version of the Talkin' Con A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego podcast, the YouTube show broadcasting live every Sunday in which Leonard Sultana hosts a show celebrating the events and culture that make up the fandoms we love.
This is season 6 episode 11 broadcast on Sunday 4th November, one week after MCM London Comic Con and six days before the crucial San Diego Comic Con Open Online Badge Registration, basically the general sale and the last chance for anyone to land badges to next years event. As is our want, we split the show into to two, the latter half talking the badge sale, but for the start we bring on special guest CJ who is one of the host of the Live Stage at MCM.
It was great to talk to CJ as it gave a real perspective on how the show changed and evolved specifically over the past twelve months, under the auspices of ReedPOP. And we also have regular contributor Mark Searby chiming in as well - a fun show, this one.
If you do enjoy this hangout and want to hear more, you can support us by Liking, Subscribing and sharing our YouTube and Soundcloud and also by visiting our Patreon page - please head to patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC to find out more!
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensounds.com
LACC 2018: Keith Giffen, In Conversation with Dan Berry (October 2018)
Over the course of the weekend of Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th October, Dan Berry served as our 'man on the ground' at Los Angeles Comic Con (formerly known as Stan Lee's Comikase), taking a load of photos, watching some incredible panels and interviewing a couple of the beautiful people, the great and the good, that had been invited as honoured guests.
Here, Dan speaks to one of those true legends of the comics industry, someone who carved out a very unique voice in comics with his work on books such as JUSTICE LEAGUE, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL and the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. His artwork on those books helped serve as a contrast to the 'dark and brooding' era of the late '80s, dominated by the success of WATCHMEN and THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Enjoy.
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensounds.com
The jewel in the crown of the MCM / ReedPOP convention schedule, The MCM London Comic Con - taking over the ExCel Centre in London's Docklands over the weekend of Friday 26th-Sunday 28th October - was truly a breathtaking collection of the world's best media creators, from the world of comics, to manga/anime, to film and television, to role-playing and beyond. It was truly a sight to behold.
And An Englishman In San Diego was part of it! Leonard Sultana hosted a number of panels and presentations at the show, both on the Comic Stage, the Centre Stage and also at a couple of satellite panels for invited VIP's - these are those recordings!
The CBLDF (Comic Book Legal Defence Fund), represented by Alex Cox at the show, charged MCM to hold a roundtable discussion about the current state of comics coming from the US, taking on board recent arguments and conflicts within both fandoms, readership and creators themselves about diversity and representation, about the stemming of the tide of apparent falling sales and the landscape of comics, especially in regards to what are called the Big Two (Marvel & DC) and beyond.
It was a fascinating conversation, in which Leonard was joined by Tara Ferguson, who works within the US and direct market with many creatives, retailers and publishers, and Lauren Klasik, representing one of the most exciting independent publishers on the shelves today, Zenescope Entertainment. Enjoy!
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensounds.com
Over the course of the weekend of Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th October, Dan Berry served as our 'man on the ground' at Los Angeles Comic Con (formerly known as Stan Lee's Comikase), taking a load of photos, watching some incredible panels and interviewing a couple of the beautiful people, the great and the good, that had been invited as honoured guests.
One new company brought a whole bunch of guests with them, to interview on their own dedicated stage at the con: LEGION M, the world's first 'fan owned entertainment media company', an organisation we've been following for some time. We've spoken to a number of the main players in the company, along with several of the creative teams, but here, we felt it was time to talk to someone who is directly responsible for getting the message out there, Terri Lubaroff, who talks to Dan about where Legion M is at the moment and the brand new projects the company has coming down the pipe...
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LACC 2018: Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory Comics), In Conversation with Dan Berry (October 2018)
Over the course of the weekend of Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th October, Dan Berry served as our 'man on the ground' at Los Angeles Comic Con (formerly known as Stan Lee's Comikase), taking a load of photos, watching some incredible panels and interviewing a couple of the beautiful people, the great and the good, that had been invited as honoured guests.
One of those interviews was with Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of and creator for Impact Theory Comics, a new publisher making its mark on the landscape of independent produced comics - a bold thing to set out to do in 2018, when there are so many titles and publishers on the racks. Here, Tom explains what he feels makes Impact Theory stand out from the pack.
Find out more about Impact Theory Comics at their homepage (https://comics.impacttheory.com) and also their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/itcomics/)
The jewel in the crown of the MCM / ReedPOP convention schedule, The MCM London Comic Con - taking over the ExCel Centre in London's Docklands over the weekend of Friday 26th-Sunday 28th October - was truly a breaktaking collection of the world's best media creators, from the world of comics, to manga/anime, to film and television, to role-playing and beyond. It was truly a sight to behold.
And An Englishman In San Diego was part of it! Leonard Sultana hosted a number of panels and presentations at the show, both on the Comic Stage, the Centre Stage and also at a couple of satellite panels for invited VIP's - these are those recordings!
A true titan in the world of creative comic endeavours... but Chris Claremont was determined that, while we talked about his formative years in the industry and his many groundbreaking storylines as X-MEN writer over the years, we looked forward to his future output, not making this some kind of end-of-career Lifetime Achievement Panel! Here, Chris talks about his relationship with not only others in the industry but with the characters themselves, as he continues to play a role in their development and on-going legacy. And he spills the beans on a couple of storylines that could've been!! A cracking chat - enjoy!
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LICAF 2018: Comics Laureate Interviews (Charlie Adlard & Hannah Berry), Lakes International Comic Art Festival 15th October 2018
As part of the festival - held annually in the Lake District town of Kendal - a post has been created to advocate the art form of comics to the wider world: an esteemed postion which seeks to do so much good, not only for the medium but also for those that maybe haven't embraced it before. Two legends of the comics industry have held the two-year allocated position previously, first WATCHMEN artist Dave Gibbons from 2014-2016, and then in 2016 THE WALKING DEAD artist Charlie Adlard.
Now, for the 2018-2020 allocation of the role, the duty falls on the shoulders of Hannah Berry: a name that maybe not-as-well-known to the mainstream audience but for those who follow independent comics, are fully aware of her talent, her incredible and evocative output, her passion for the medium and her enthusiasm to spread the word far and wide, making her the perfect person for the job.
Here we speak to outgoing incumbent of the Comics Laureate role. Charlie Adlard, about what he feels he has achieved in the position - as well as imparting some words of wisdom for his successor - and Hannah Berry herself, speaking to what has inspired her since she was approached and who she hopes to reach during her time in the role.
Thanks to Charlie and hannah for their time on these interviews, and also to the organisers of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival for their generosity and access at the event.
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Comics Uncovered 2018 - What's Next? (In Conversation With Artist Ian Richardson) (Sunday 16th September 2018)
I was very lucky to be invited along to the ICE International Comic Expo in Birmingham this past September to host a couple of panels at the event, but it also gave me the opportunity to participate in the following days companion event, Comics Uncovered, a hands-on collection of demos, panels, reviews and workshop sessions for both aspiring and established comics creatives to fine-tune their skills and approaches under the watchful eye of some of the best in the business, including John McCrae, James Peaty, Tony Lee, Ian Richardson and Steve Tanner.
Speaking of Mr. Richardson, Ian spent a fair amount of time at the bar in the foyer of the Birmingham Conference and Exhibition Centre - not pouring drinks, although I can imagine he could knock up a half decent Singapore Sling if pushed! No, he was more looking over work of aspiring artists and giving some really practical advice where needed - he also presented a talk called What's Next, all about what happens once you've jumped that initial hurdle and get your foot in the door with your work. It's a great session in the company of someone who really knows what he's talking about - enjoy...
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Comics Uncovered 2018: In Conversation with Daniel Chabon (Dark Horse Comics) (Sunday 16th September 2018)
Leonard Sultana, An Englishman In San Diego: I was very lucky to be invited along to the ICE International Comic Expo in Birmingham this past September to host a couple of panels at the event, but it also gave me the opportunity to participate in the following days companion event, Comics Uncovered, a hands-on collection of demos, panels, reviews and workshop sessions for both aspiring and established comics creatives to fine-tune their skills and approaches under the watchful eye of some of the best in the business, including John McCrae, James Peaty, Tony Lee, Ian Richardson and Steve Tanner.
Also in attendance were colour artist John Paul Bove and Senior Editor for Dark Horse Comics Daniel Chabon who kicked off the day with a keynote session, in which Daniel gave his perspective on the industry today, what editors are looking for in contemporary comics and how to best get into making comics on a professional level. It was a fascinating session - enjoy...
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This is the audio version of the Talkin' Con A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego podcast, the YouTube show broadcasting live every Sunday in which Leonard Sultana hosts a show celebrating the events and culture that make up the fandoms we love.
This is Season 6 Episode 7, broadcast on Sunday 30th September and on this week's show, we demonstrate our commitment to bringing you the very best guests from the world of comic cons - ahead of next weekend's epic New York Comic Con, we talk to Event Director Mike Armstrong and Marketing Manager Fallon Prinzivelli, putting forward questions from our live audience about what will make up this incredible show. From off-site activations, to panel announcements, to lottery systems and notifications to the nuts and bolts of the show that keep the whole thing running... we cover as much as we possibly can in this exclusive interview.
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This is Season 6 Episode 6, broadcast on Sunday 23rd September, and this week's show is held in the atrium corridor of the Scotland Event Centre in Glasgow, host to the MCM Scotland event run by MCM and ReedPOP. Leonard was invited up, north of the Wall, to host the Comic Village panel featuring writers Donny Cates and Brian Azzarello and, while he was there, he took in the sights and sounds of the show - here he looks back at a packed weekend and analyses this shift in UK con priorities as MCM continues to ramp up its comics content at its shows.
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MCM Scotland 2018: In Conversation with Brian Azzarello & Donny Cates (22nd September 2018)
ICE 2018: A Conversation with Ian Edginton (ICE International Comic Expo, 16th September 2018)
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This is season 6 episode 5, broadcast on Sunday 16th September, and on this week's show, we look forward to one of the major highlights of the UK comic convention calendar: the Thought Bubble Festival held in Leeds in the North of England next weekend. The Festival is in its second year in its new location, smack in the centre of the city with numerous tents and venues filled to the brim with the cream of international comic talent and also homegrown British small-press and independent creators.
One such creator is Ben Brown, the man behind comics such as BIGFOOT PHOTO, MAIDEN VOYAGE, DRIVEL and JUMP SCARE, the latest edition of which he'll be presenting at his table at the show - he's a local Leeds lad who has been going to Thought Bubble from its early years as both attendee and exhibitor so he gives us his take on this epic event.
At the other end of a more modest scale of convention, Leonard also brings his report on this past weekends ICE International Comics Expo held in Birmingham at which he presented a Q&A panel and got to meet some incredible creators - he also brings some of the headline of the week in con culture and much more. it's a packed show.
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This is season 6 episode 4 and this week, we're very lucky to get the chance to speak to Jeff Annison, co-creator and co-director of LEGION M, the exciting community-funded film company behind such movies as COLOSSAL, BAD SAMARITAN and the upcoming horror thriller MANDY, starring Nicolas Cage and Andrea Riceborough. The way Legion M gets these films made is entirely with the support of its fans, giving ownership back to the thousands of investors - to showcase this innovative approach, Legion M presented at San Diego Comic Con 2018 in an off-site based at Seaport Village. We talk to Jeff about how that went and what attending such conventions means to Legion M's relationship with its fans and supporters.
We also get a brief boots-on-the-ground report from Long Beach Comic Con from our correspondant Dan Berry, along with the latest updates from the world of comic cons. Enjoy.
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Join us for an impromptu chat with the Director Of Programming for this weekend's Long Beach Comic Con, Ivan Cohen. We'll be chatting about all of the exciting sights and sounds that fans can experience at the show, as well as what makes LBCC stand out for fans in today's busy convention calendar.
Find out more about Long Beach Comic Con at: http://longbeachcomiccon.com/
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This is season 6 episode 3 and this week, we talk with Shane Chebsey, the organiser of the ICE International Comic Expo, soon to be held in Birmingham in the UK. In just a couple of weeks time, esteemed comics pros and thousands of eager comics fans will be decending on the city's Conference & Events Center and Shane talks us through what it's taken to get there, over the past four years, along with what the future could hold, not just for his show but for the UK comic convention landscape. It's a great chat - we hope you enjoy.
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This is the audio version of the Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego podcast - I am your Englishman In San Diego, Leonard Sultana, confusingly based in the UK but hosting this international on a weekly basis, where we gather every Sunday and celebrate the events at which we embrace the fandoms we love!
This is Season 6 Episode 2 and this week is an episode of firsts - we get to talk to CNET's Erin Carson, someone who attended San Diego Comic-Con for the first time in July 2018 and we chat about what its actually like to go to this monster of a show, fresh out of the gate, against all of the expectation and hype, as well as balancing covering the show as a busy press person and as an enthusiastic newbie attendee.
And then we speak to Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, the creator of the comics critique and analysis monthly, Panel X Panel, an online magazine that was nominated for an Eisner Award for the first time this July, discussing what it means to have that honour bestowed upon you in 2018.
Plus Con News and all the latest updates, it's a cracking hour of con culture.
If you enjoy what you hear, please help us keep doing what we do by supporting us at Patreon - visit www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC
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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s06e01 (19th August 2018)
"...people keep asking if I’m back, and I haven’t really had an answer... but yeah, I’m thinking, I’m back!"
SDCC 2018 is well and truly in the rear view mirror... but that doesn't mean that we stop Talkin' Con around here! There's lots to keep us occupied, each and every week, with some cracking Special Guests, informative con previews and live reports, awesome featured segments, and all the latest convention news and updates that you can shake a stick at!
And we think that we're starting pretty bloody strong with our first episode of the new season out of the gate: on this episode, we chat with comics art team Ted Brandt and Ro Stein, part of the creative force behind new Image Comics release CROWDED, talking all about the new book and also the current comics convention landscape in the UK. Things are afoot with the shows that fans can go to in 2018, especially for comics fans... exciting stuff!
All of this, and your burning questions on the YouTube Q&A chat, and we should have a pretty packed show for our first one back. It's onward and upward from here, baby!
TALKIN’ CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about con culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbit the best comics and pop culture conventions on the planet!
TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA... is broadcasted live on YouTube, with a simultaneous audio stream to internet radio service Mixlr - the show is then shared to Instagram TV, SoundCloud and iTunes Podcasts, as well as our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC). Please Like, Subscribe, Share and Comment to support our efforts!
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~ Alyssa Franks (Friends Of Comic Con Forum) ~ Ro Stein (Image Comics) ~ Ted Brandt (Image Comics) ~ ...more amazing guests, to be announced!
Talkin’ Con is YOUR show – if you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these shows, or a guest that you would like us to feature, leave a comment below or drop us a line at tips@anenglishmaninsandiego.com – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaAEISD)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
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Meanwhile Comic Con is quickly becoming one of my favourite comic conventions to attend, purely because it's so well curated by organiser Simon Birks (Blue Fox Comics) - simply put, he pulls together really nice people with a wonderfully positive attitude, making for an event with the most delicious, laid back vibe!
For this second Meanwhile event, held at the Worthing Assembly Hall on Saturday 11th August, we took on a range of topics, from TANK GIRL AT THIRTY to the practical hints and tips of running a successful Kickstarter campaign. However, the backbone of the Meanwhile events is the incredible strong Small Press & Indie community that exists in the UK, and especially in the South of England. Here, Leonard, Simon Birks and a few other special guests come together to hold what was, at first, a very loose conversation about fractures in the comics community and the ties that bind in the small press scene and subsequently wandered through a number of subjects including, getting comics into the hands of cinema and library attendees, about the democratisation of quality control in independent publishing, and even unionising small press distribution! We went all over t'shop!!
Thanks to Simon Birks, Dave West (Accent UK) and Russell Mark Olson for taking their time out to participate in the panel and for putting on the Meanwhile event.
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Meanwhile Comic Con is quickly becoming one of my favourite comic conventions to attend, purely because it's so well curated by organiser Simon Birks (Blue Fox Comics) - simply put, he pulls together really nice people with a wonderfully positive attitude, making for an event with the most delicious, laid back vibe!
In attendance were a number of UK small press and independent comics creatives, most if not all of which have embraced crowdfunding as a way of financing their projects, mostly in the area of publication and actually getting their books into the hands of eager readers and fans. But what became apparent, during this 50mins conversation about Kickstarter and crowd-funding, is that not every one has a set way for undertaking these efforts - many people have many ways of launching and managing their efforts. But all of these creators have tips and tricks on how to conduct a Kickstarter campaign that will have the most chances to succeed. And they shared some of those tips during the session! Seekrits!!
Our thanks to our panellists:
- Simon Birks (Blue Fox Comics)
- Matt Hardy (Mad Robot Comics)
- Lyndon White (comics artist / Kickstarter advocate)
- Russell Mark Olson (comics artist / Kickstarter advocate)
This post is exclusive to the Patreon supporters of An Englishman In San Diego, and will be subsequently posted live to the public on Wednesday 15th August, as well as to our Soundcloud and iTunes accounts - a small thank you for your generous support!
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Meanwhile Comic Con is quickly becoming one of my favourite comic conventions to attend, purely because it's so well curated by organiser Simon Birks (Blue Fox Comics) - simply put, he pulls together really nice people with a wonderfully positive attitude, making for an event with the most delicious, laid back vibe!
For this second Meanwhile event, held at the Worthing Assembly Hall on Saturday 11th August, we took on a range of topics, from TANK GIRL AT THIRTY to the practical hints and tips of running a successful Kickstarter campaign. However, the backbone of the Meanwhile events is the incredible strong Small Press & Indie community that exists in the UK, and especially in the South of England. Here, Leonard, Simon Birks and a few other special guests come together to hold what was, at first, a very loose conversation about fractures in the comics community and the ties that bind in the small press scene and subsequently wandered through a number of subjects including, getting comics into the hands of cinema and library attendees, about the democratisation of quality control in independent publishing, and even unionising small press distribution! We went all over t'shop!!
Thanks to Simon Birks, Dave West (Accent UK) and Russell Mark Olson for taking their time out to participate in the panel and for putting on the Meanwhile event.
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Summer Cover to Cover: Beyond the Gutter event. Featuring Adam Smith of the Comic-Con Museum, Patrick Yurick of makingcomics.com, Robert Scott of Comickaze - Liberty Station - Barracks 15, and Lorelai Bunjes of IDW Publishing discussing the influence of comic books, their role in popular culture, and their own professional practice within the field.
SDCC 2018: The Annual Comics Journalism Panel (Chronicling The New Comics Canon, 19th July 2018)
Comics journalism is at such a crossroads at the moment, with journalism in all mediums itself under attack from all fronts (and even from within its own ranks); those that are tasked with reporting on the comics landscape and industry find themselves balancing many tightropes and under threat of being charged of bias, politically, sociologically, ideologically. It's a strange place to find oneself in.
As it happens, the one that succeed the most in this field of journalism are those with strong voices and experience and willing to use those voices and that experience to defend their opinions and lead the charge for honest and respectable comics criticism.
The Comics Beat's esteemed Heidi McDonald leads this collection of such voices in the San Diego Comic-Con Annual Comics Journalism Panel, under the title of 'Chronicling The New Comics Canon', in which they discuss the need and necessity for canon in both story and publication, as well as talking about the strengths of good comics appreciation, the desire for strong editorial leadership and guidance, and the current state of comics criticism.
Thanks to the panel for allowing me to record the session for posting - they consisted of:
Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) Valerie Complex (Braxton) Kat Overland (Women Write About Comics) Rob McMonigal (Panel Pater) Andrew Steven Harris (Former writer, Wizard Magazine) GATECRASHER Fred Van Lente (The Comic Book History of Comics) Albert Ching (former CBR Managing Editor)
Interview conducted at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with Max Allan Collins about his new Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer series, and Quarry's War.
Interview done at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with David Accampo (co-writer) and Amanda Donahue (artist) about their new graphic novel 'The Margins'.
SDCC 2018 - The Len Wein Memorial Panel (Room 4, Thurs 19th July 2018)
The first day proper of this years San Diego Comic-Con was hectic, eventful, punishing, exhausting, rewarding, and ultimately heartwarming and very emotional - Thursday had plenty to see and do throughout its programming but there was one panel that I was determined not to miss: the Len Wein Memorial panel, celebrating the work and mostly the big, big life of the comics industry giant who passed away in September of last year.
Len Wein was, with no word of exaggeration, a titan of comics, not only in his output - co-creator of characters like DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, as well as one of the men responsible for the revival in fortunes of the X-Men and editing Alan Moore / Dave Gibbons' WATCHMEN - but also in the size of his heart. He was, by all accounts, a boisterous, exuberant, warm, generous and extremely kind-hearted man, as evidenced by the love and joy that was on evidence at this 'let's not call it a memorial'.
There were many major players in his life in the room, and on the panel, moderated by Greg Weisman: award-winning TV producer Lynn Latham, writer/producer Gillian Horvath, Wein's widow Christine Valada, writer Melinda Snodgrass, former DC Comics' President Paul Levitz, and writer/producer Charlotte Fullerton. All had many personal stories of living with, working for and generally having a blast with Len Wein over the years.
There were a few absent faces I thought might make an appearance - Dave Gibbons was in town so I assumed he might show his face, also Neil Gaiman was pencilled down to be the guest moderator of the panel until some reckless fool spotted Gaiman's name on the CCI programming schedule, tweeted out that he would be in the room and instantly pulled (yeah, that 'reckless fool' was me - gutted!!). Still, there were plenty of people willing to share their stories from out in the audience and it was a pleasure and an honour to be there to help celebrate the legacy of this amazing creative force.
Len, as then as is now: you are missed, sir.
Interview with Zach Oat of Diamond Select Toys about what they are showing off at Comic-Con, both exclusives and upcoming releases.
The eagerly anticipated Comic-Con Museum - the permanent exhibition space to be presented by Comic-Con International, and setting up shop at the previously title Hall Of Champions in Balboa Park in San Diego - had it's big reveal to Comic-Con attendees this year, with many banners in place of where fans would usually see GAME OF THRONES house sigils hanging from the ceiling, a booth on the Exhibition Floor throughout this years convention and a full panel, unveiling the ambitious plans of the Museum team.
It was this panel which took a number of people by surprise, not only for those left stood standing outside Room 29ABC on the Sunday (a line of thirty-odd people, which even prompted CCI Director Of Programming Eddie Ibrahim to come and see what all the fuss was about), but also for those that managed to get in: many were galvanised by what Museum Director Adam Smith, Director of Programming Keegan Chetwynd and Founder Member Melissa Peterman were proposing, most raised eyebrows at how much hard work - and funds! - was still required to get the project underway, and all were a little deflated by the estimated timetable of getting the doors open. The message was clear: to get this project right, these things take time.
Directly following the panel, I managed to sneak Adam away into a side room to talk a little further about where the project currently stood, about how momentum might be continued with interim 'virtual content', and about how to properly present the project to baying fans without spoiling the surprise, once those doors eventually open. Enjoy.
Image Credit: @carolkimSD / Twitter
SDCC2018: The CCI Talkback Panel With John Rogers
It's that time of year, again, as we sit in a room and discuss, deliberate, complain and applaud the convention we're currently attending! Taking an hour or so out of our time when we could be exploring the final hours of San Diego Comic-Con does often seem a little premature - let's get the thing to bed before we call it a night! - but it makes sense to go over the major topics of the weekend while they're still fresh in people's minds.
And this session was an essential attendance for commentators of SDCC such as myself, as many changes were implemented, not only by Comic-Con International but also by the San Diego Convention Center, the Mayors Office and the City Of San Diego itself.
As always, the panel was moderated by the President of the San Diego Comic-Con/Comic-Con International, John Rogers, a role he has served since 1986. And traditionally at this panel, like a stone against the tide, he would sit stoically as a line of people would heap pile after pile of steaming shit on top of him, complaining about every aspect of the convention.
But not this year - as many have commentated, this year was very, very different. There were positive vibes abound (with one or two niggles and gripes, as to be expected) as attendees congratulated on a San Diego Comic-Con that harked back to an earlier, less tense era, with shorter lines, easier crowd movement and more intuitive decisions made by CCI being complimented down the line. If you think I was shocked and stunned, I can only imagine what Rogers was thinking - not that he'd ever show it, mind. Remind me to never play poker with this man.
Do you have any thoughts about this years convention? Please leave them in the comments below, we'd love to hear them.
mcmLDN18: IT'S A CON MERCHANT LIFE FOR ME (MCM London Comic Con, Fri 25th May 2018)
Featuring: Mary Franklin (National Event Director, MCM Expo), Josh Denham (MCM London Comic Con Event Director), Ivy Doomkitty Moderated by: Leonard Sultana and Mark Searby
MCM London Comic Con (27th-29th May 2018) took over the massive ExCel Centre in the capital to bring together fans of so many different types and styles of fandoms at one incredible event. As part of that celebration, new stages had been created to offer new and exclusive content in terms of dedicated stages on the Exhibition Hall floors.
An Englishman In San Diego's Leonard Sultana has been taken on by MCM Expo to host panels on the Comic Stage - as part of this first weekend under that banner, Leonard was also offered a session on the Creators Stage to host an Incidental Episode of his Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea... podcast.
Here, joined by regular partner-in-crime Mark Searby, Leonard talks about the relationship between conventions and fandoms, especially in this new and exciting landscape of expanding comic conventions. He's joined by representatives of conventions as organisers, and one of the world's highest profile cosplayers to discuss the other side of the comic con table as exhibitor AND participant.
We think it's a pretty interesting discussion - enjoy!
mcmLDN18: BETWEEN THE PANELS, Sun 27th May 2018 MCM London Comic Con
Matteo Scalera, Liam Sharp, Geof Darrow, Ken Lashley - in conversation with Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego)
MCM Comic Con is moving in leaps and bounds to increase the platform for the Comic Village at its shows and this recent event, the MCM London Comic Con Summer Edition held at the ExCel Centre in the Capital, is a big indicator of what they have in mind.
Comics creative talent from across the UK and international professionals were invited to the new and improved Comic Village - four such names were Liam Sharp (WONDER WOMAN, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD), Ken Lashley (BLACK PANTHER), Geof Darrow (SHAOLIN COWBOY, HARD BOILED) and Matteo Scalera (BLACK SCIENCE) who joined AEISD's Leonard Sultana for a conversation about their individual processes, their relationships with their work and the industry, and what it takes to put together comics in 2018.
Thank you to the four for taking the time out of their con to join us for the panel, and to MCM Comic Con for the opportunity to speak to them.
Over the past few months, as part of our coverage of a number of conventions (such as Silicon Valley Comic Con and Wonder Con Anaheim), we have been lucky enough to have had the chance to participate in the promotion for the upcoming film BAD SAMARITAN, starring David Tennant (Cale) as a privileged and preening socialite with the darkest of secrets and Robert Sheenan as the restaurant valet who, through the act stealing from Cale, finds himself on a collision course of sheer will and violence.
Directed by Dean Devlin and written by Brandon Boyce, we have been most intrigued by the funding and distribution of the film, based on the innovative model put forward by Legion M, a crowd-sourced collective in which the investors into the pot are all , effectively, the eventual producers of the final product and can claim ownership for the films existence - it's an exciting business model, allowing for films, TV series, comic books and all kinds of content to belong outside of the conventional Hollywood distribution model. A 'brave new world', indeed.
AESID Correspondent Dan Berry has been our man on the ground at these events and, as a consequence of that, was invited along to the London West Hollywood Hotel at Beverly Hills to take part in a press conference for BAD SAMARITAN with Devlin, Boyce, Tennant and Sheehan in attendance. Dan recorded the session, along with taking a couple of cracking shots for posterity - enjoy!
SVCC 2018: In Conversation with Fanbase Press (Bryant Dillon), Silicon Valley Comic Con April 2018
In the weekend of April 6th-8th in San Jose, Silicon Valley Comic Con took over the Convention Center of the city to bring a show that fuses both pop culture with the best of science and technology. Attending the show was our 'man on the ground', Dan Berry who got to speak to a host of incredible creatives and exhibitors.
Here, Dan speaks to Top Cow Press' CCO Matt Hawkins about what makes Top Cow stand out from the herd in 2018, as well as his current line-up of book,s what Top Cow have got planned down the line, and what is in store for Matt as he takes Top Cow across the globe...
Thanks to Matt for his time at the show, and thanks to Dylan Gray of Top Cow and to Dan for bringing us this interview.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - however, due to one or two quiet spells in attendance (ahh, lunchtime!), there were times that the panel format was abandoned for something a little more... informal! So, as Leonard and Rodney moved from the stage down into the seating area, this presentation became more of an intimate 'fireside chat' to talk about Rodney's career, his influences, his thoughts on the current landscape of comics illustration and where the industry could go to advance and progress. A cool talk...
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event, and to Rodney for allowing me to present this interview.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, graphic designer and multimedia conceptualist Emma Price gives a fascinating presentation on one element of comics which is often either ignored or forgotten: a books graphic design, the thing that ties a book into a cohesive whole. From logo, to cover layout, to interior design, it's what makes an incomplete book a total package.
Emma talks about the strength of solid design techniques, how they have been applied to some of your favourite comic books - and how, sometimes, those techniques can be broken, to create something new!
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event, and to Emma for allowing me to present this presentation.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, Mike Conroy sits and chats with Lawrence Campbell about a whole host of topics, ranging from his initial start in comics, through his work with 2000AD, and what it is about the comics medium which continues to entice and enthrall him at this point in his career. It's a great chat, and I hope you enjoy
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event, and to Lawrence and Mike for allowing me to present this interview.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - panel host Olly Macnamee (thecomicon.com) and artist Emma Vieceli threw away the rulebook when it came to presenting on stage, got more comfortable and closer to the audience by setting up on the edge of the stage, and launched into this wonderful, exuberant and incredibly relaxed conversation about Emma's influences as a young comics and manga reader, about her eclectic career and how she feels about comics as the perfect storytelling medium. A marvellous chat.
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the ICE Margate event, and to Emma and Olly for allowing me to record and present this interview here.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - however, away from the panel room, Leonard managed to sneak some time in with prolific writer Si Spurrier who has found himself with plenty on his plate in recent years, with many projects occupying his time. Two of which - ANGELIC, with Caspar Wijngaard, Jim Campbell and Emma Price for Image Comics and MOTHERLANDS with Rachael Stott for DC/ Vertigo - were the main topic of conversation here.
As the conversation went on, however, talk went on to another exciting, ambitious and, yes, intimidating project that Si has barreling out the pipe - Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN, for which he is writing one of the first books under that umbrella, THE DREAMING. That conversation was a whole meal in itself and so, include that at the end of the recording.
0.00 - 1.40 Intro 1.40 - 14.06 ANGELIC 14.06 - 25.38 MOTHERLANDS 25.38 - 44.17 NEIL GAIMAN'S THE SANDMAN
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the ICE Margate event, and to Si for allowing me to record and present this interview here.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - however, away from the panel room, Leonard managed to sneak some time in with prolific writer Si Spurrier who has found himself with plenty on his plate in recent years, with many projects occupying his time. Two of which - ANGELIC, with Caspar Wijngaard, Jim Campbell and Emma Price for Image Comics and MOTHERLANDS with Rachael Stott for DC/ Vertigo - were the main topic of conversation here.
As the conversation went on, however, talk went on to another exciting, ambitious and, yes, intimidating project that Si has barreling out the pipe - Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN, for which he is writing one of the first books under that umbrella, THE DREAMING. That conversation was a whole meal in itself and so, include that here as a seperate presentation.
Please do check out anenglishmaninsandiego.com for the rest of my chat with Si, as well as all of the other fascinating panels I recorded at ICE Margate, including Kieron Gillen, Simon Furman, Emma Vieceli and Dan Abnett.
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the ICE Margate event, and to Si for allowing me to record and present this interview here.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, he hosts one of the shows panels with legendary UK comics and long form writer, New York Times-bestseller Dan Abnett. In what starts as a look back at his incredible career, and his creative process, the panel also tackles the current state of the comics industry, predominantly the direct selling market and what Dan feels to evolve for comics to survive in the future. A fascinating chat.
Thanks to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event, and for allowing me to present this interview
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, multi-title writer and creator Kieron Gillen talks to thecomicon.com's Olly McNamee about three properties in particular: UBER, DARTH VADER/STAR WARS and THE WICKED + THE DIVINE. Over the course of the panel, Kieron talks about the creative process of each of these vastly differing titles, about the working process with his artistic partners, and about how all have evolved over the years through to their eventual conclusions.
Thanks to Kieron for his kind permission to record and present this panel, as well as to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, TRANSFORMERS and ROBOTECH writer Simon Furman talks about his career, the incredible body of work he's created, the relationship he has with these extraordinary characters and what could be next for them.
Thanks to Simon for his kind permission to record and present this panel, as well as to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event.
This weekend, Shane Chebsey and his team have brought their not inconsiderable expertise of running the International Comic Expo shows for an inaugural event in the south-east coastal town of Margate in the UK.
AEISD Leonard Sultana has been in attendance and has recorded the panels being held over the weekend - here, Mike Conroy moderates a collective of internationally well-known comics creatives that have made this area of the UK, and for some Margate in particular, their home. Kev Hopgood, Si Spurrier, Rufus Dayglo, and Kirsty Swan all talk about the way the area influences their work, their process and their interactions with other creatives, drawn to this localised hot-bed of talent.
Thanks to the panelists for their kind permission to record and present this panel, as well as to Shane and his team for the putting on of the event.
SVCC 2018: In Conversation with Fanbase Press (Bryant Dillon), Silicon Valley Comic Con April 2018
This past weekend (April 6th-8th) in San Jose, Silicon Valley Comic Con took over the Convention Center of the city to bring a show that fuses both pop culture with the best of science and technology. Attending the show was our 'man on the ground', Dan Berry who got to speak to a host of incredible creatives and exhibitors.
Here, Dan speaks to Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon, who talks about the exciting projects that the organisation has spearheaded, as well as some of the new upcoming comics and publications...
Thanks to Bryant for his time at the show, and thanks to Dan for bringing us this interview.
SVCC 2018: In Conversation With Trip Hunter (Silicon Valley Comic Con, Co-Founder / Chairman)
In 2016, Trip Hunter and tech icon Steve Wozniak set out to create an event that stood apart from the herd of comic and pop culture conventions by designing a show that also showcased the brightest and best in science and technology. In the three years Silicon Valley Comic Con has been running, it has set out its stall as a unique and defining event, leading the charge for other shows to embrace the esoteric and the eclectic when it comes to its content.
Here, AEISD Leonard Sultana takes time to talk to Trip about the shows history, its defining remit, the unique quality of its Special Guests and what makes SVCC stand out from other comic cons. We also talk about that very term - 'comic con' - and what it means, applied to SVCC, about what it takes to curate the guests for an event like SVCC in the broad, contemporary comic con landscape, and also where Special Guest Stan Lee sits in that guest pantheon, as well as Stan's health and current commitment to the show. Enjoy!
Thanks to Trip for his generous time in conducting this interview, and also to Dan Berry and Stacy Miles in arranging it. Much appreciated!
WonderCon 2018: Legion M (In Conversation with Paul Scanlan
Legion M is one of the most exciting production ventures in recent years, taking the crowdsourcing model and applying it to mainstream multimedia projects, featuring some of the highest-profile names in the business.
One of the first releases by Legion M is the thriller BAD SAMARITAN, starring David Tennant, Robert Sheehan, Kerry Condon, Jacqueline Byers, Carlito Olivero, and Lisa Brenner, scheduled for release on May 4th 2018. Here, at WonderCon Anaheim, AEISD Contributor Dan Berry got the opportunity to speak to Legion M co-founder Paul Scanlan to talk about what the fledgling start-up has coming up next...
Thanks to Paul for his generous time, and to Dan for arranging his coverage of WonderCon and Legion M.
WonderCon 2018: Genesis II (In Conversation with Allen Ling)
As part of his coverage of WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim recently, AEISD Contributor Dan Berry was lucky enough to take part in a number of interviews with some incredible creatives and artists behind some of the most exciting comics available today.
In this conversation, Dan speaks to an ambitious creator that caught his eye on the WonderCon Exhibition Floor, helming a table with some impressive 3D machetes of the characters of his graphic novel, GENESIS II. Allen is a man with many varied interests but his main goal is to create and engage in many different fields - here, Allen talks to Dan about his lofty goals for GENESIS II and the incredible imagination at work from his entire creative team on the self-published book.
Find out more about GENESIS II at their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/genesistwocomics
Our thanks to the wonderful people at the Genesis II table at WonderCon for setting up this interview, and to Dan for bringing it to us.
WonderCon 2018: Tinseltown(In Conversation with K.J. Kaminski)
As part of his coverage of WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim recently, AEISD Contributor Dan Berry was lucky enough to take part in a number of interviews with some incredible creatives and artists behind some of the most exciting comics available today.
"Alterna Comics, known for their $1 and $1.50 titles, have two new books launching in March 2018. This includes Tinsel Town #1 by David Lucarelli and Henry Ponciano, the story of one of Hollywood’s first woman police officer in 1915 dealing with a very different beat. In 1915, Abigail Moore became one of the first female police officers in Hollywood. But beneath the glamorous surface of Tinseltown beats a rotten heart full of corruption, greed, and lies, and Abigail’s about to dive head-first into all of it. "
Our thanks to the wonderful people at Creator's Edge Comics for setting up this interview, to David for taking the time out his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us.
WonderCon 2018: The Resistants(K.J. Kaminski)
As part of his coverage of WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim recently, AEISD Contributor Dan Berry was lucky enough to take part in a number of interviews with some incredible creatives and artists behind some of the most exciting comics available today.
In this conversation, Dan catches up briefly with creator K.J. Kaminski who give an update on THE RESISTANTS, a fantastic superhero comic from Big Blue Comics that tells the story of the Axairian soldier Interval, stranded on earth with no way to return home. Interval helps the down-trodden of this world the only way she knows how, through battle - a warrior looking for a war, she leads a small uncompromising strike force, known as THE RESISTANTS, against the oppressive Takeo Corporate-State and it’s leadership. Driven by the guilt that her actions marooned her fellow Axairians on earth, Interval needs to lose her self in the missions. She chooses the most nobel of conflicts, fighting for those that can’t fight for themselves.
Out now! The three-issue THE RESISTANTS: The Broadcast Offensive mini-series written by K.J. Kaminski with art by Jason Johnson and colors by Ross A. Campbell. Find out more about THE RESISTANTS at http://bigbluecomics.com/the-resistants/
Our thanks to the wonderful people at Big Blue Comics for setting up this interview, and to Dan for bringing it to us.
WonderCon 2018: Lindsey Sterling's Sparrow (In Conversation with Darick Robertson & R. Eric Lieb)
As part of his coverage of WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim recently, AEISD Contributor Dan Berry was lucky enough to take part in a number of interviews with some incredible creatives and artists behind some of the most exciting comics available today.
In this conversation, co-creators Darick Robertson and R. Eric Lieb talk about their collaboration with musician Lindsey Stirling to create a vibrant and powerful tale of self-discovery and adventure - SPARROW, which is published by Aspen Comics and Golden Apple Books. The title is just starting to hit its stride from its initial launch in November 2017 and the creative team talk about where the book can be heading and what readers can expect in the future.
Our thanks to the wonderful people at Golden Apple Comics for setting up this interview, and to Dan for bringing it to us.
A chapter-by-chapter daily reading of Douglas Adams' seminal sci-fi comedy classic THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, adapted by Adams from his 1978 radio play and published as a novel, a year later.
The book is one of my favourite creations by any of the carbon-based ape-descended lifeforms that have inhabited this planet - epic in its scope, bold in its imagination and scathing of its satire of human behaviour, corporations, social paranoia and indeed, life, the universe and everything. It's a masterpiece.
In my attempt at trying to hone many of my skills, including public speaking and voice-over work, I've challenged myself to read and record a chapter a day of this brilliant book and post it online - enjoy it, critique it, rip me a new arsehole for my audacity and interpretations of the text, I don't mind. It's more for me but if you enjoy the ride along the way, that's even better. But yeah, any observations or suggestions on how I can improve, do let me know.
And don't give me too much grief if I miss a day or two, either. I'm going to try my best but, hey, you know me! Best laid plans of mice and... heh, you get the drift.
No copyright infringement is intended, no personal monetary gain is implied, and if the Douglas Adams Estate or the publishers get wind of this and want the whole thing taking down, they're well within their rights to demand so. Let's see how long I go before I get a wrap on the knuckles.
WonderCon 2018: BAD SAMARITAN Round Table
As part of his coverage of WonderCon 2018 in Anaheim this past weekend, AEISD Contributor DAn Berry was lucky enough to take part in the round table session with the cast of the new tense and taut thriller from Dean Devlin (funded and distributed by Legion M), BAD SAMARITAN.
The film stars David Tennant, Robert Sheehan, Kerry Condon, Jacqueline Byers, Carlito Olivero and Lisa Brenner and tells the story of a poor restaurant valet who uses the cars entrusted to him by the restaurant clientele to break into their homes. One night, he finds more than he bargained for when breaking into one house only to discover a woman imprisoned there. Frightened of going to jail, he abandons her and calls the police, only to find himself in a game of cat-and-mouse with the psychotic home owner.
Our thanks to the wonderful people at Legion M for setting up this roundtable, and to Dan for bringing it to us.
A chapter-by-chapter daily reading of Douglas Adams' seminal sci-fi comedy classic THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, adapted by Adams from his 1978 radio play and published as a novel, a year later.
The book is one of my favourite creations by any of the carbon-based ape-descended lifeforms that have inhabited this planet - epic in its scope, bold in its imagination and scathing of its satire of human behaviour, corporations, social paranoia and indeed, life, the universe and everything. It's a masterpiece.
In my attempt at trying to hone many of my skills, including public speaking and voice-over work, I've challenged myself to read and record a chapter a day of this brilliant book and post it online - enjoy it, critique it, rip me a new arsehole for my audacity and interpretations of the text, I don't mind. It's more for me but if you enjoy the ride along the way, that's even better. But yeah, any observations or suggestions on how I can improve, do let me know.
And don't give me too much grief if I miss a day or two, either. I'm going to try my best but, hey, you know me! Best laid plans of mice and... heh, you get the drift.
No copyright infringement is intended, no personal monetary gain is implied, and if the Douglas Adams Estate or the publishers get wind of this and want the whole thing taking down, they're well within their rights to demand so. Let's see how long I go before I get a wrap on the knuckles.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. Here, Dan took the time to talk to Chris Thayer of INLAND BLUE COMICS about the driving force of the company, about the recent book 'Grace' and the brand new release 'Captain Rosalie: The Search Of The Pirate's Booty'.
Thanks to Chris for his time, and thanks to Dan Berry for hosting the interview.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. Here, Dan had the opportunity to talk to writer Ed Brisson, the man behind THE FIELD, SHELTERED and SECRET AVENGERS - here he talks about his latest projects, including THE BALLAD OF SANG which he's created with artist Alessandro Micelli and published through Oni Press. He also talks about his upcoming Marvel projects, including IRON FIST...
Thanks to Ed for his time, and thanks to Dan Berry for hosting the interview.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. Here, Dan has the chance to speak to creator and publisher Russell Nohelty about upcoming projects - including the recently released PIXIE DUST, fresh on the shelves in the last two weeks - and what he wants Wannabe Press to stand for in the current comics landscape. It's a cracking chat with a fascinating and positive chap who clearly has the best for his readers and followers in mind, looking for an inclusive and welcoming landscape for all comics fans of all genres.
Thanks to Russell for his time, and thanks to Dan Berry for hosting the interview.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. Here, Dan speaks to creator Terry Mayo about his latest projects - DISPOSABLE LEGENDS for T-Pub Comics and THE WICKED RIGHTEOUS for Alterna Publishing - and what inspired them, what got him into comics creating in the first place, what his reading in comics is at the moment, what he thinks of the current landscape, and who his 'dream team' would be in the future. It's a great chat and a brilliant profile of a cracking creative mind,
Thanks to Terry for his time, and thanks to Dan Berry for hosting the interview.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. Here, Dan has the chance to get in a few words with Tee Franklin, in between her being mobbed by many fans and well-wishers of the hugely popular BINGO LOVE graphic novel which exploded over social media last year after a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign - the book, about the lives of two women, bonding at bingo, coming to terms with their sexuality and finding themselves after lives of conformity, struggle, love and loss, is a cracking piece of work, and has been picked up for mainstream release by Image Comics, Here Tee talks about the books genesis, her inspirations, her joy at the books success and what is next for upcoming projects.
Thanks to Tee for her time, and thanks to Dan Berry for hosting the interview.
This weekend in Seattle's Convention Centre, ReedPOP's EMERALD CITY COMIC CON is attracting thousands of eager nerds and pop culture enthusiasts, along with some incredible Special Guests and Exhibitors. Joining them is AEISD's 'man on the ground' Dan Berry, who is holding a number of interviews over the course of the event. One such interview is a conversation with the legendary creators of long-running and ground-breaking comic, ELFQUEST, which comes to a close this year after over forty years of fantastical storytelling.
Here, Dan talks to Richard and Wendy Pini about the origins of the epic saga, as well as the process in its conclusion and what is next up for these amazing creative minds.
Very shortly, after a year of pre-production, interview gathering and editing, filmmakers Patrick Meaney and Jordan Rennert will be releasing their CHRIS CLAREMONT'S X-MEN documentary, via the Sequart Organisation. This fascinating hour-long film talks to pretty much all of the major players of Claremont's incredible over-seventeen-year run on Marvel Comics' flagship comics, producing some of the most iconic stories and characters in the medium, from the DARK PHOENIX Saga to DAYS OF FUTURE PAST and much more.
As part of the promotion for this documentary release, AEISD's Leonard Sultana was lucky enough to take part in a phone interview about the film, about the influence of the amazing women that surrounded Chris through his X-Men tenure as editors, about the challenge of creating compelling and enduring comics year-in year-out, about the bitterness of his departure from the titles and the legacy not only of the X-Men but also his own contributions.
Thanks to Dan Berry for the initial contact with the film promotion company, to Emily Sharp of Big Time PR for setting up this interview, and of course to Chris Claremont himself for his generous time.
Image Credit: comicvine.com
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may I present a recording of one of the panels that I hosted at the inaugural Meanwhile... Comic Con, held in Chichester on Saturday 30th September: I was joined by four creators of independent small press comics who are making their mark and striding their own path in telling their own stories, their own way - Matilda Dawes (matildadawes.com), Andy Pawley (galaxafreaks.com), Matt Hardy (madrobotcomics.com) and Russell Mark Olson.
Over the course of forty-five minutes, we dove into the state of the current resurgence in small press comics, what support systems are in place to tell these unique and individual stories, the pressures and rewards of self-publishing, and also some practical advice on how to actually get the word out to an potential - paying! - audience! Enjoy...
My many thanks to the organisers of Meanwhile... Comic Con for allowing me the opportunity to host this panel and to share this with my readers.
May I present a recording of one of the panels that I hosted at the inaugural Meanwhile... Comic Con, held in Chichester on Saturday 30th September: I was lucky enough to get the chance to spend time with two guys that have created and contributed to a truly iconic British comics creation, one that simply refuses to get out of peoples faces - TANK GIRL!
Co-creator Alan Martin and comics artist (and Chichester local lad) Warwick Johnson Cadwell talked to me about the formative years of the character set in the backdrop of the start of DEADLINE, how she grew into a pop culture phenomenon, and how Tank Girl is still making an indelible Doc Martin footprint on the forehead on comics today. A cracking chat - I hope you will enjoy this as much as I think the lads did.
My many thanks to the organisers of Meanwhile... Comic Con for allowing me the opportunity to host this panel and to share this with my readers.
May I present a recording of one of the panels that I hosted at the inaugural Meanwhile... Comic Con, held in Chichester on Saturday 30th September: we spent time with artist/illustrator Alison Sampson, who has made a splash most recently with Image Comics release WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD (written by Steve Niles).
We can't deny, Alison is not a massively known quantity by the mainstream comics crowd and the attendance of Meanwhile... was very much a young audience, more familiar with the Marvels and DC's of this world - when we got the session started, we had three or four young 'uns in the room and to that end, we decided to abandon the tradition panel layout and just sit in the audience seats and have a 'fireside chat'.
What happened then became a highlight of the event for me: people wandering in, getting swept into the conversation and turning our time into a cracking chat about that craft of creating comic art of substance, about horror comics in 2017 and what it takes to really get under the skin of a reader. I had a blast, Alison had a blast, and our eventual reasonably sized audience had a blast! In much the same way as they discovered the conversation themselves, I hope you can muddle through the background noise, pull up a chair and enjoy our time with Alison Sampson...
May I present a recording of one of the panels that I hosted at the inaugural Meanwhile... Comic Con, held in Chichester on Saturday 30th September: I was incredibly lucky to get to speak to two titans of British comics - Mick McMahon, the first artist that truly defined the character created by Esquerra and Wagner, and John Higgins, 2000AD/Judge Dredd artist and WATCHMEN colourist.
Over the course of forty five minutes, we got into the landscape in which Dredd found himself created in the hotbed of the 2000AD offices, what defines Dredd as a hero/anti-hero and what the future could possibly hold for the stoic lawman. I had a blast - I hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
My many thanks to the organisers of Meanwhile... Comic Con for allowing me the opportunity to host this panel and to share this with my readers.
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s05e08 (17th September 2017)
"...The rules are simple: once you go in, you don't come out."
..we're two weeks away from the biggest pop culture event on the East Coast as ReedPOP take over the Javits Centre for this years New York Comic Con! Preparations are barrelling along, and Leonard and Alyssa will be joined by Michael Leventhal (Friends Of Comic Con Forum) to talk this week's updates on exclusives and panels and everything that's been revealed this week.
Plus all the weeks news from Con Culture and TV, Leonard and Alyssa dive into the latest news from Comic Con Internationals legal issues, and we cover the week in television ahead of this weekends Emmy Awards Ceremony - that's our show, people!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Michael Leventhal, Friends Of Comic Con Forum
Talkin’ Comic-Con is YOUR show – if you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, or a guest that you would like us to feature, leave a comment below or drop us a line at tips@anenglishmaninsandiego.com – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s05e07 (10th September 2017)
"Say kids! What time is it?..."
..in this episode, Leonard is an absentee host as circumstances beyond his control meant that he was unable to take part in the show. In the plus column, his podcast partner-in-crime Alyssa Franks from the Friends Of Comic Con Forum takes the reins and talks about the news of the week including the upcoming New York Comic Con panel lotteries and Hasbro's inaugural convention Hascon.
Joining her is Mark Searby who reviews the latest Stephen King big screen adaptation, IT... it's a packed show!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Mark Searby
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con showss talk to'd like to have u or a gurest that you, please put a suggestion in the comments or drop us a line at tips@anenglishmaninsandiego.com – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
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On Saturday 10th September 2017, UK fans were very lucky to get the chance to meet JTC at ICE International Comics Expo held in Birmingham UK, on a very rare visit to Europe - possibly a once-in-a-lifetime trip! Axs the host of JTC's Spotlight Conversation Panel, I have to say it's been incredible to have the chance to spend time in the company of this amazing artist. And his family, too, who look like they've been having a whale of a time here in England!
In this informal panel, we got into JTC's background, his start in the industry, his approach to his work and what drives him to produce such consistent and jaw dropping work. When he wasn't at the panel, he was glued to his table from the moment the doors opened to WAY beyond the actual close of the show, with no fan left wanting when it came to signatures or sketches. The dedication of the man cannot be understated. Hope you enjoy this recording of his panel...
"On the road again..."
We haven't had a convention live report for a while so it's a pleasure to have Aaron Nabus (hallh.com / SDCCfit) join us, beaming in direct from Long Beach Comic Con in California - he's a fine fellow with a knack for tracking down interesting people to talk to,and he doesn't disappoint, bringing us some amazing guests including Martha Donato, the president of Mad Event Management, animation supervisor and comics creator Stephan Franck, and superstar comics artist Todd Nauck. We're also joined by Michael Pea, reporting in from Fan Expo Canada - yup, we really do get about this episode!
We also may be having another live report, too, from Fan Expo Toronto but we have yet to have confirmation of that - either way, what with LBCC, the Week In Con and Week In TV, it should be another packed show - we look forward to having you join us live!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Aaron Nabus, Hall H Show
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con showss talk to'd like to have u or a gurest that you, please put a suggestion in the comments or drop us a line at tips@anenglishmaninsandiego.com – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
"Short and sweet..."
Just a short episode this week, as Leonard and Alyssa check out the headlines of the last seven days in con culture.
We've been caught short with guests this week, as people we've invited on have remembered that they have family commitments due to the Bank Holiday weekend or, more drastically, they've had to deal with the fallout of Hurricane Harvey. If you have any suggestions of guests that YOU would like to see on the show, please drop us a line at leonardsultana@anenglishmaninsandiego.com
SHOW NOTES:
Support for Disaster Relief for Hurricane Harvey: http://www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast/disaster-response Text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 survey to Red Cross
Update on legal Situation for San Diego Zombie Walk: https://www.facebook.com/sdzombiewalk/posts/1638000069568054
WizardWorld, Q2 Profits 'down 50%': http://www.comicsbeat.com/wizard-world-profits-fall-50-in-first-half-of-the-year/
Rose City Comic Con, guest updates: https://rosecitycomiccon.com/
New York Comic Con, guest updates: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Guests/Entertainment-Guests/
NICE 2018, guest updates (site yet to fully update): http://nicecon.co.uk
EM-Con Nottingham 2018, guest updates: http://nottingham.em-con.co.uk/
Tips for An Englishman In San Diego - please send any guest/talent updates you spot to: tips@anenglishmaninsandiego.com
SDCC Hotel Directory - please send your reviews of where you stayed this Comic-Con to: hoteldirectory@anenglishmaninsandiego.com
Friends Of Comic Con Forum - Spring/Summer TV Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/0FiY5jchodVy7SLl1
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s05e04 (20th August 2017)
"Je ne regrette rien..."
On this episode, ahead of a recap post soon to be published on www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com, Alyssa Franks (Friends Of Comic Con Forum) and Leonard Sultana look back at this years presentation in the epic Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con. This year showed the most anticipated line-ups in recent years, with panels from Netflix, Warner Bros./DC and Marvel bringing the lines [very] early to Bayfront.
Leonard and Alyssa will cast their eye over the State Of The Union when it comes to this epic arena, as well as the other big rooms of SDCC - Where can Comic-Con International go from here? Can the organisation recover from the undermining of their line management efforts? And is Hall H still the big draw when it comes to the massive and varied attractions of San Diego Comic-Con?
We'd love to hear YOUR stories when it comes to the Big Rooms of SDCC, whether you attempted to enter them this and recent years, or whether you have decided to 'cut the cord' and leave the mighty Hall H behind...
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Graham Small
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
Tess Fowler is an artist with an incredible sense of passion and heart which she pours into every project that she becomes involved in - that can sometimes mean that, for someone who makes sure to guard her privacy and personal space, having her heart on her sleeve in such a public manner can make her vulnerable to the elements. But she gets out there anyway and she faces the storms fearlessly.
Which is why there's an initial sense of surprise and then an understandable reasoning why she has accepted the request of her new editor, the legendary Shelly Bond, to brave the crowds and bedlam of San Diego Comic-Con, an entity which has over the years evolved into a sanity-devouring beast of its own. Bond has set up BLACK CROWN PUBLISHING, a new imprint of IDW Publishing, and Fowler is the artist on the book first out of the gate for Black Crown: KID LOBOTOMY, written by the equally legendary - and creativity intimidating - Peter Milligan.
BLACK CROWN is a unique space in comics in that the books that come from the imprint will all exist in a defined world, centred around the Black Crown Pub, a venue where I suspect requests for a glass of water or orange juice will be dismissed with much scorn from the ornately-inked bar staff, and Little Mix will not be featuring on the battered but beloved vintage jukebox.
I caught up with Tess Fowler on the last day of San Diego Comic-Con to talk primarily about KID LOBOTOMY, but the conversation turned, as many about Black Crown do, to the maddening, frustrating, rewarding, uplifting, soul-defining working relationships between Tess and her writer and editor...
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s05e02 (6th August 2017)
"Ladies and Gennnntlemennnnn - may I present... your Gladiators!..."
Okay, it's unlikely the Hangout will end up quite as dramatic as the Arena on Sakaar, and Leonard and our guest this week will hardly start going toe-to-toe like Thor and the Hulk (and, to really wrap up this analogy, Alyssa doesn't bear much resemblance to Jeff Goldblum or the Gamesmaster!), but we will be welcoming a 'friend from work', someone who really put in the hours milage at D23 Expo last month: DJ and MC Sean Patrick, who hosted the Marvel Studios booth with great aplomb.
Leonard and Alyssa will be asking Sean about how he ultimately found himself in a position to put the tough questions to Thanos himself (Josh Brolin), as well as shooting the proverbial with Yondu (Michael Rooker).We'll ask what it takes to host the busiest stage at something as momentous as D23 Expo... as well as catching up with the aftermath of both D23 Expo and San Diego Comic-Con, and looking forward to events coming down the pipe. This year ain't over yet, kids...
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Sean Patrick McGillicuddy
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s05e01 (30th July 2017)
"No rest for the wicked..."
The dust has barely settle on San Diego Comic-Con 2017 and already we're picking up the baton, looking forward to SDCC 2018 and all of the cons in-between. Host Leonard Sultana may still be sunning it up on 'vacation' in California but Alyssa Franks (Friends Of Comic Con Forum), Aaron Nabus (Hall H & SDCCfit) and Mark Searby (feared by men, worshipped by women) are determined to keep the Talkin' Comic-Con flag flying - hence, season FIVE gets going, pretty much straight away!
What are they going to talk about? There's only one way to find out - and that's to tune in LIVE this Sunday. Hope you can join us!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Mark Searby ~ Aaron Nabus, hallhdotcom.com / SDCCfit
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
SDCC 2017: The CCI Talkback Panel with John Rogers Sunday 23rd July 2017
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 was an exhilarating, maddening, frustrating and memorable year for many reasons - it was a year that, of course, was going to generate a lot of opinions about how CCI run the event and what, as attendees, many feel need to be improved.
The CCI Talkback Panel, chaired by Comic-Con International President John Rogers, is an opportunity for attendees to voice those opinions - and that they did, over a two hour twenty minute session to close this year's convention. Here is a recording of that session...
~ ROB SALKOWITZ INTERVIEW / LATEST SDCC NEWS ~
"What the hell just happened??"
That has been pretty much the response on almost a daily basis this week, as update after update after update came pouring out of every corner, re: SDCC 2017! Official CCI announcements, off-site news, panel confirmations... hey, the panel confirmations! It's almost to the point where we don't need the official announcements next week.
Speaking of official announcements, CCI and the office of Mayor Faulconer stood outside the San Diego Convention Center this week and proclaimed that the convention will be staying in SD thru 2021: this is a big deal for the city and for SDCC. To talk about that, and the recent legal strife between CCI and Salt Lake Comic Con, we'll be joined this week by Rob Salkowitz to explain it all.
We're also joined by Andy Behbahkt from The Marvel Report to talk about what the small screen arm of Marvel have announced to bring to the party. That, and Alyssa and Leonard will be going over as much of the chatter of the week. An hour long show? You're having a giraffe!!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Rob Salkowitz ~ Andy Behbahkt, The Marvel Report ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ CONAN O'BRIEN / SDCC MERCH / LATEST SDCC NEWS ~
Another week, another full batch of Comic-Con news as barrel head long towards this years show... and the sheer amount of stuff we have to talk about is incredible. Jason Koh and Keysauraus join us to talk Conan O'Brien shows and ticket sales, and share about their experiences with the show, to share what potential applicants could possibly see, and put the case for people to take the time out of their busy con to watch the show... Leonard and Alyssa look over this years official Comic-Con International merch... Panel announcements, exclusives news, banner and trolley branding around Downtown San Diego, the news of a major presence on the Exhibition Floor, and the sad news of an absence to Comic-Con in general - this was another long one but it's an episode that's packed to the gills!
That, and all of the rest of this weeks news, covered by Leonard and Alyssa - hope you can join us live!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Jason Koh ~ @keyasaurus ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ D23 PREVIEW / LATEST SDCC NEWS ~
This Sunday, let's take a little bit of a breather from all the San Diego Comic-Con news and stress and flap out about an entirely different show, altogether! The weekend before SDCC, holding court at Anaheim Convention Center, is the D23 Expo Fan Event - you, our audience, asked and we're going to deliver with a preview episode, letting you know exactly what you can expect from this rarified event.
We're lucky to be joined by someone who not only has been to D23 Expo before but also really knows his way around: Christian Milan, the man behind a whole bunch of really helpful YouTube vids, helping first-timers out with their D23 experience. Still, it's always good to ask questions out loud and get answers straight from the horses mouth - let's dive in to everything House Of Mouse!
We'll also be covering all the news from the week, leading up to SDCC 2017 - join us from 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT for a truly magical show!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Christian Milan ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ A LOOK AT THE FILMS & TELEVISION OF SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ~
What a week - you'd think that we'd be talking about nothing but SDCC exclusives this week, with the deluge of updates of the goodies you'll be able to pick up at SDCC this July. Don't worry, we'll be covering all of that as well, but this week we have a couple of special guests talking about the content we'll get to experience, too.
Kevin Walwyn will be joining us to talk about the shows that we could be getting panels and presentations on this year, following on from a post he's contributed to on the Friends Of Comic Con Forum, and cinephile Mark Searby will be giving us some insight to the big screen offerings we could be shown, off the back of the box office returns of THE MUMMY and the reception of Marvel's BLACK PANTHER teaser.
That, and all of this weeks Comic-Con News (including a review of ICE Brighton, that Leonard attended and hosted at this weekend)... Join us from 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT for a packed show!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Kevin Walwyn, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Mark Searby, marksearby.com ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ MARVEL AT COMIC-CON / WONDER WOMAN SPOILER-FREE REVIEW ~
Ever since Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige revealed that the company will be 'representing at San Diego Comic-Con', everyone has been speculating about what that will actually entail. This weeks added updates about what Marvel will be bringing to D23 Expo also adds to fuel to the fire, especially when you also add Netflix and the other television properties to the mix.
What we need is a Marvel expert. And when you run a site called The Marvel Report, that pretty much puts you in the prime position! Andy Behbakht of the site joins Leonard and Alyssa to talk about what we could expect to see in terms of panels, presentations and exhibition floor content.
But it's not all Marvel on this week's show: DC and Warner Bros. have knocked it out of the park with the latest entry to their superhero movie franchise. We'll be talking to Allie Hanley from geekscape.net about WONDER WOMAN and what that means for the future for the DCU, and what we could see from WB in Hall H this summer.
Plus all the latest SDCC news of the week... Hope you can join us live for today's show!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Andy Behbakht (The Marvel Report) ~ Allie Hanley (geekscape.net) ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ INTERVIEW: EMILY MOBERLY (Traveling Stories) / STEPHEN PARKER & STEVEN BRANDON (Game Of Thrones: The Musical) ~
We've got a cracking episode today, covering everything SDCC Off-Site - there are so many events and distractions taking place around San Diego Comic-Con, it's almost enough that you never have to set foot inside the Convention Centre!
There's going to be a massive Wynonna Earp fan event, which also forms part of a prize package that Traveling Stories has put together for a lucky entrant. Emily Moberly from TS joins us to talk about the organisation's fine work, raising children's literacy in the community, as well as letting us spread the word about the SDCC sweepstake in its final stretch.
(Find out more about Traveling Stories at http://travelingstories.org, and then enter the Ultimate SDCC Fan Experience at https://travelingstories.tapkat.org/wincomic-conexperience/)
Then we're joined by Stephen Parker and Steven Brandon, the manic minds behind Game Of Thrones: The Musical, an incredible mashup between toe-tapping music and the works of George R.R. Martin! The show is coming to San Diego throughout the run of Comic-Con, and we'll be talking about what it takes to put on such an extravaganza during the melee that is SDCC.
(Find out more about Game Of Thrones: The Musical at https://www.gotthemusical.com/, including getting tickets for this years performances.)
All of this, and Leonard and Alyssa will be going through all the other headlines leading up to Comic-Con, including this weeks SDCC Exclusives reveals, as well as a summery of recent developments at Phoenix Comicon... What a show!!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Emily Moberly (Traveling Stories) ~ Stephen Parker (Game Of Thrones: The Musical) ~ Steven Brandon (Game Of Thrones: The Musical) ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
~ INTERVIEW: ERIC HENSON (Eden Comics, Comic-Con A Fan's Hope documentary) ~
Back in 2010, Morgan Sperlock took his documentary team to San Diego in an attempt to capture some of the excitement, energy and sheer fanaticism behind Comic-Con. In doing so, he also documented the efforts of a number of individuals, attempting to make their mark in the melee - one of those people, chasing the dream, was artist Eric Henson.
We're very lucky to have Eric join us to talk about what that very first year of Comic-Con was like for him, what the immediate affect of that trip was, how his creative career was affected by the attention the documentary brought him and where he finds himself, eight years later.
All of this and all of the weeks SDCC news and updates, including the released exclusives so far and off-site announcements... should be a fun show. Leonard and Alyssa would love to have you along!
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ Eric Henson, Eden Comics ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e38 (7th May 2017)
~ HOTELPOCALYPSE EMAIL Round 1 / SDCC 2017 OFF-SITE NEWS / FREE COMIC BOOK DAY RECAP~
We've got a fair few incredible guests from the world of con culture coming up in the weeks between now and San Diego Comic-Con, including one or two organisers of conventions from across the globe. This week, we were hoping to be joined by Christopher Butcher, the man behind Toronto Comic Art Festival (TCAF) - however, timezones got the better of us.
The good news is, we still had plenty to talk about, what with Round 1 of emails for Hotelpocalypse - the annual SDCC Hotel Sale - reaching inboxes this week, news of a number of SDCC Off-Site events getting announced, and a recap of this years Free Comic Book Day, taking place worldwide on Saturday 6th May.
Alyssa and Leonard also look at all the news and headlines coming out of the world of comic conventions in another packed show - hope you can join us live, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT.
TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum ~ ...more Special Guests to be announced
If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!
Interview: Marco Beltrami (Composer, LOGAN)(8th March 2017)
The latest installment of 20th Century Fox's X-MEN franchise is a radical departure from the past cinematic adventures of the mutant community - you could say that James Mangold's LOGAN is a departure from the superhero movie genre as a whole. Meditative, emotional, visceral and very, very violent, it acts more as a discussion on legacy and not-so-much as the passing on of a torch as how it feels to know that your flame is inevitably dying, especially for one as seemingly immortal at Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
One of the key elements to the film is the sharp and angular composition of Academy Award-nominated Marco Beltrami who has come up with something entirely unexpected for LOGAN: a score that swings between delicate and haunting themes, harking back to cinema past, to vicious and dirty experimental tonal pieces which certainly gets as under your skin as Wolverine's adamantium claws.
AEISD's Leonard Sultana was incredibly lucky to get the chance to talk to Marco about the production of LOGAN, about the collaborative relationship he had with his director, and about what it took to put the steel back into the superhero movie...
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e24 (29th January 2017)
~~ TURBULENT TIMES ~~
We do try our best to keep our political leanings or opinions out of the show, as we find that once you are in the thick of a busy convention, those opinions do go mostly by the wayside as people dive into their fandoms with gusto. However, with recent events in the US political landscape, it can't be avoided that new policies could make an significant impact on the shows we love.
Could artists, writers and creatives, especially those based outside of the US, make the decision not to make the journey as a protest to the current administration? More alarmingly, could some of those creatives be actively denied entry into the country, because of their home country? Alyssa and Leonard will be looking into the issues raised, as well as talking about the recent announcements from Comic-Con International. Hope you can join us!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e21 (8th January 2017)
~~ WE'RE BACK! PHOENIX COMICON REPORT / CCI UPDATES ~~
2016 is a distant memory... let's bring 2017 the hell on!! Leonard Sultana, and co-host Alyssa Franks, take a brief glance over what has transpired over the festive season, including the announcements coming out of Phoenix Comicon.
We're also going to look forward to what news and developments are imminent from Comic-Con International, in regards to San Diego Comic-Con and WonderCon 2017. We'll be joined by superheroes.xyz blogger Jasmine to talk out all of the topics of the day... Enjoy!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Jasmine, superheroes.xyz
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
A Conversation with Tess Fowler (Thought Bubble Festival, 7th November 2016)
On the last day of the convention for the Thought Bubble Sequential Art Festival 2016 (held over the weekend of 6th-7th November), Leonard Sultana was lucky enough to get some time to talk with artist Tess Fowler on her first visit to the UK.
Tess is a creative that has inspired massive loyalty from her fans, not only for her artwork (including the cult favourite RAT QUEENS) but also for her highly personal and vocal social media presence. In this conversation, Leonard and Tess talk about her relationship with her fans at conventions and online, and how she balances her output with attending conventions in a busy calendar...
Exclusive Interview: Aftershock Comics ( CEO/Publisher Joe Pruett, ICE 2016, 10th September 2016)
At the ICE International Comic Expo at Birmingham UK, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) talks to Aftershock Comics CEO Joe Pruett about the first year of the company, the strength of the releases out of the gate, and the commercial and controversial titles that Aftershock are now finding themselves in a position to release at this point of their inception.
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e05 - 28th August 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
~~ STAR TREK MISSION NYC / FAN EXPO CANADA ~~
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Michael Pea ~ Brian Stephenson, ReedPop
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24b2jIE4RVc
We really enjoy our live reports from cons, across the globe - we've been very lucky to have insights into conventions, large and small, in recent weeks, and this week we're lucky enough to have some more out-and-about glimpses this Sunday. And this week, our regular co-host gets in on the action.
Alyssa Franks joins us from STAR TREK: MISSION NEW YORK and, as an avid Trekker, it's going to be interesting to hear what she thinks of this celebration of everything Federation, especially with news reaching us of the new Bryan Fuller STAR TREK DISCOVERY series. She's also joined by Brian Stephenson, Global Brand Director for show organizer ReedPop, to talk about the future of Star Trek and the Mission convention experience.
We start the show, however, with a live report from Michael Pea, direct from the very manic and hectic DragonCon event in Atlanta, Georgia. That, and with a wrap-up of this week's Comic-Con news, and it should be a fun show. Hope you can join us!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con and con culture live podcast, hosted every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, and joined by Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e04 - 28th August 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cjs2b5q9e8gnotmts93df3el7ts YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEqLwhnyzo
~~ NERDCON LIVE REPORT / INTERVIEW WITH SHANE CHEBSEY (ICE: INTERNATIONAL COMIC EXPO 2016) ~~
Another weekend, another con... the amazing thing about con culture isn't the fact that it has grown as fast as it has, it's that it has adapted and evolved to accept all of these events in quite a seemingly organic manner.
That's down to the various events across the globe making sure they carve their own little niches in the culture, establishing themselves with the guests they attract and the attendees that come to them. Two such events are showcased on this week's episode.
NerdCon, held in Escondido CA, has staked its claim to being a small and dedicated celebration of pop culture with a focus on cosplay and community. Contributor Samantha Maybe will be attending and will be joining us live to give us a peek into the sights and sounds of the con.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Shane Chebsey is organising the ICE: International Comic Expo, due to take place in Birmingham, UK on the 10th September. ICE is more comics-led and, being independently funded, presents its own challenges in getting up and running. Shane talks to us about what it actually takes to spin all the plates of a modern comic con and make it a success.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con and con culture podcast taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CC Forum).
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ~ Samantha Maybe ~ Dan Berry ~ Shane Chebsey, ICE: International Comic Expo
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e03 - 21st August 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
~~ SDCC 2016 RECAP: CONIVAL 2016 OFF-SITE SPECIAL ~~
How manic was this year's SDCC?? So much to see, so much to do... The event is no longer 'San Diego Comic-Con, held at +San Diego Convention Center', it's 'San Diego Comic-Con, held in SAN DIEGO' - we take over the town!
And the action spreads to some of the other iconic buildings in the city, including Petco Park Stadium which hosted in 2016, for the second year, the incredible Nerdist/ Geek & Sundry off-site, CONIVAL, which saw an amazing array of talent from the big and small screen on stage in a small intimate conversation set up - all for free!
Such a thing is an impressive feat of organisation - how on earth do they pull it off? We're joined by Nerdist Editor-In-Chief Rachel Heine to answer that question, as well as looking back at some of the highlights of CONIVAL this year... And there were TONS of them!
We are also joined by regular viewer James Binder who graciously joined us from Wizard World Chicago to give us an on-the-spot report from the convention, as well as discussing the recent controversy of inviting a gun retailer as an exhibitor.
Should be a fun and fascinating conversation - hope you can join us!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Rachel Heine, Nerdist ~ James Binder
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/csc1i81hcgpug4hd2nojrf210mc YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7modVGMnO-k
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e02 - 14th August 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
~~ LIVE REPORT FROM BOSTON COMIC CON 2016 ~~
It's our first live con report of the new season - these are always fun and we love doing them, reporting from the ground, giving you a taste of what the sights, sounds and smells of the world's best conventions. Okay, maybe not the smells.
Alyssa Franks will be taking a wander thru the halls of Boston Comic Con and maybe bumping into some surprise guests along the way - we're also doing our best to try and organise a really coincidental conversation with one of the organisers, too. Don't hold your breath, you know how this works!
We also get into the recent controversy about content recording at events such as SDCC, and the challenges made to channels such as Flicks And The City for uploading such panel content, especially when challenged by a large entity such as Comic-Con International and Comic-Con HQ.
Should be a blast - hope you can join us!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c9o2j0b4o1gb5eei5shs4dtutv0 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u4a-H4Y9wU
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s04e01 - 7th August 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c0fv85il72g4r7u7262p9mkmpbc YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZceKZuGosY
~~ IT'S THE ALYSSA FRANKS POST-CON BLUES SHOW ~~
The dust has settled, the banners have been taken down, the tents have been put away for another year and San Diego Comic-Con is over and out! We've already said our farewells (in our Special SDCC Recap Episode), and Leonard is determined to have a couple of weeks off at least!
...but Alyssa wants to keep the momentum going, with a wrap-up show of her own, especially checking in with the efforts of #SDCCfit and also to look ahead to cons on the horizon, including Boston Comic Con, New York Comic Con - NYCC which is fast approaching, and more.
Alyssa is joined by Jeff Mueller (The Mighty Jerd), Aaron Nabus (#SDCCfit) and Michael Leventhal (FoCCI) to talk about what went right and what went wrong this SDCC, and how people can keep up with their con fitness efforts.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con and con culture LIVE Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Jeff Mueller, The Mighty Jerd ~ Aaron Nabus,, #SDCCfit ~ ...more amazing guests to be confirmed!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
SDCC 2016 - 'The British Invasion Spirit Of '86' Panel (Friday 22nd July 2016) moderated by Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) featuring Paul Levitz, Kieron Gillen and David Lloyd
recording by Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CC Forum)
This is a recording of THE BRITISH INVASION: SPIRIT OF ’86 panel held at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, in which we discussed a period in comics history in which a number of artists and writers from the UK – creatives such as Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Brian Bolland, Grant Morrison, Peter Milligan and more – were lured by their American counterparts across the pond and, in doing so, had an immeasurable impact on not only the creative approach and literary recognition of comics, but also the lasting business of the industry itself, to this day.
In this 30th Anniversary year of the 1986 release of Moore/Gibbons/Higgins‘ seminal comic WATCHMEN, I felt that this was a timely opportunity to show light on this period, celebrate the key works of the Invasion and see where their influence continues to shape contemporary comics.
I was joined on the panel by some incredible guests, some who shaped the Invasion back in its inception and some that continue that legacy forward in 2016…
Joining me on stage was:
PAUL LEVITZ has been a award-wining icon of the comics industry for over 35 years, serving as a writer, editor, multi-character creator and eventually in the role of President of DC Comics (2002-2009). Paul continues to be a potent force to this day, bringing the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES to a new generation and currently writing the DOCTOR FATE titles for the DC Comics: REBIRTH line.
Along with publisher Jenette Khan and managing editor Dick Giordano, Paul was responsible for hiring Vertigo Editor Karen Berger, alongside whom bringing the likes of Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and many others to the attention of American publishers and a whole new readership – Paul is a pivotal player in the narrative of the British Invasion.
KIERON GILLEN is a widely published award-winning comics writer, very much striking the path as the ‘new Neil Gaiman‘, with powerful and intelligent work on display on books for Marvel Comics (such as YOUNG AVENGERS, IRON MAN and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER), as well as his own creator-owned books for Image Comics, such as PHONOGRAM and the Eisner Award-nominated THE WICKED + THE DIVINE (both with artist Jamie McKelvie).
Kieron represents the direct linage between the creatives that planted those first steps in the U.S. and those working in the industry today. He is a Special Guest at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 and we are very lucky to have him take time out his rare trip to California.
Lastly joining us in person, but certainly not least, is another titan in comics, artist DAVID LLOYD, a man who first started work with art appearing in TV COMIC, DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE and various Marvel UK titles, during which he co-created the highly stylised, noir-thriller NIGHT RAVEN, a strip which tonally segued into his most famous creation, V FOR VENDETTA, co-created with Alan Moore (printed in WARRIOR MAGAZINE in 1982, reprinted by DC in 1988). The film based on this landmark comic celebrates its Tenth Anniversary in 2016 so this is a timely appearance for David on this panel.
Not resting on his laurels, David went on to provide art for SLAINE (written by Pat Mills), HELLBLAZER (with Grant Morrison) and THE TERRITORY for Dark Horse Comics (with Jamie Delano). In 2012, David was part of a collective of British creators that introduced ACES WEEKLY, an online independent publisher which formed part of the digital vanguard of the future of comics.
Thanks to my guests and an especial thanks to Alyssa for providing the recording.
On Sunday 24th July 2016, CCI President John Rogers addresses the concerns, questions and acknowledgements of various attendees at the Annual Talkbavk Panel - warning. amongst the praise, swears may be involved....
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (25th July 2016, 1200 PT / 1500 ET / 2000 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/ci8gloifahfh7jqttqhmvghjpd8 YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GRsmqP4_9c
~~ IT'S OUR SDCC 2016 RECAP EPISODE - WE'RE ON A BOAT! ~~
And so, after all the planning, the preparation, the questions and answers, the interviews, the live reports and all of the fun we've had on this season of Talkin' Comic-Con, the party has to come to an end after what has most certainly been the most epic of Comic-Con International events of all time!
As is our want, Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks will be meeting up to discuss our own highs and lows of this years SDCC... but this year we're doing it slightly different! Thanks to our friends at Dark Bunny Tees, we'll be broadcasting live from the Pegasus, a ship moored in Bayside (you may have seen her through the fence while waiting in line!). Joined by a number of our loyal viewers, we'll try to keep the Comic-Con experience going just a few hours longer - hope you can join us! (Online, of course! Can't fit anymore on board! Unless David Glanzer wants to pop by!!)
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.(This Special Episode is at a slightly different day and time - please check above for more info)
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (17th July 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cdeq59n1iopsnseto9ou4l1pg14 YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_MMxM3FhKE
~~ LIVE REPORT FROM STAR WARS CELEBRATION... AND ONLY DAYS TO GO TO SDCC 2016! ~~
It's the last #CupOTeaSDCC show before San Diego Comic-Con... People will be pouring into the city and flights will be packed with nerds, geeks and fandoms, ready to get up close and personal with their pop culture idols! Exciting stuff!
Leonard won't be their just yet, though - he's still going to be in London, surfing off the high of attending the biggest party for Star Wars fans on the planet, ReedPOP Supply Co. and LucasFilm's Star Wars Celebration! Leonard will be reporting LIVE from the ExCeL London, before heading off for the first flight out of the capital to head to the West Coast.
He'll be joining Alyssa Franks to talk about his experiences over the weekend, and about the final announcements released over the past seven days, just prior to SDCC...
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Mark Searby ~ Tina Gan, Red Dot Diva
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (10th July 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c4nm3kvjvovvhu64ca6cjsihcko YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUC2wQgz0CQ
~~ SDCC SCHEDULES ANALYSIS EPISODE ~~
Over the course of the days from Thursday 7th July to the transmission of this hangout, Comic-Con International have been revealing the eagerly awaiting programming schedules for this years San Diego Comic-Con.
Leonard Sultana and a select panel of special guests will be pouring over the highlights, clashes and surprises of the schedules, as well as giving their immediate thoughts on the Sunday schedules as they are unveiled live on the show!
Not long to go!!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Devorah Linsoff, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Samantha Maybe
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (7th July 2016, 0900 PT / 1200 ET / 1700 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c6no8qtre3q4f88aeiaveio1rps YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv_fAbd4B94
~~ AN SPECIAL 'INCIDENTAL ONE-SHOT' EPISODE: A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID GLANZER ~~
We are incredibly lucky to have been able to arrange time to speak to +Comic-Con International's Director Of Marketing & Public Relations,+David Glanzer- this is the man who is very much the voice of Comic-Con and the ideal person to talk to when it comes to any questions who may have about this years event.
With mere weeks to go, SDCC 2016 is already promising to be one of the truly historic events in the convention's history. A raft of new features and off-sites have been introduced, brand new locations have been opened and the 'comic-con campus' of San Diego Comic-Con continues to grow.
This presents a whole new series of challenges for the Comic-Con International organization and, in this special One-Shot Incidental Episode, we'll be talking to David about how CCI plans to rise to meet those challenges, as well as discussing what attendees can expect to encounter on their arrival to San Diego.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this episode:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ David Glanzer, Comic-Con International
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC).
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (3rd July 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ SDCC OFF-SITE EVENTS SPECIAL ~~
You only have to look at the various maps that fans like Roy Hembree have put together (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rwgbrtDpkafyUgbX-JrCwaz3mxU&usp=sharing) to see that the city of San Diego really has embraced the 'Comic-Con Campus' approach that CCI have encouraged, with parties, meetups, fan encounters and events taking place across every corner of the city.
From the Star Trek Beyond World Premiere event, taking place on Preview Night, to the various Suicide Squad attractions, to Nerd HQ from The Nerd Machine, and to Entertainment Weekly's CON-X feature, the appeal outside of the convention itself is immense!
In the episode, we talk to a panel of special guests about the highlights of these incredible draws, beyond the San Diego Convention Center- we take a look at our personal highlights of the SDCC Off-Sits, as well as covering all of the headlines of the past seven days.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Stephanie Wilson, The Geekiary ~ Jennifer Muzquiz, SD Zombie Walk
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (26th June 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c9el23qkcrkeq9ua61mfs7t0le8 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqOWeQeT6wA
~~ NYCC 2016 SPECIAL ~~
We may be only weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con but the calendar also marches closer and closer to New York Comic Con - NYCC, held at the Javitz Center in NYC this October. Very soon, tickets for this massive event will go on sale, with a number of changes to ReedPOP's operating procedure, doing away with direct-to-customer sale and moving to an online process.
ReedPOP's Mike Armstrong - the company's N. America Event Director - joins us to talk about the changes that the company are planning to introduce and also discuss the new online procedure.
We'll also cover all of the headlines of the past seven days, including the updates unveiled from the Comic-Con International Toucan Blog, panel announcements and exclusives news.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout, LIVE on air every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Mike Armstrong, ReedPOP Supply Co. ~ Michael Leventhal, Friends Of CC Forum
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (19th June 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cld4c879njn7ns4dmiag2qgbsjs YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVKlH3OfALE
~~ THE MOVIES OF SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ~~
Yes, there are plenty of comics content to be seen and enjoyed at that there San Diego comics convention...! But San Diego Comic-Con has prided itself, from its very inception, to be a Celebration Of Pop Culture, of all disciplines - and the movies that are presented at SDCC certainly attract the lion's share of the worlds media headlines.
As film companies continue to roll out more and more information about what attractions will be on display at this years con, Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks are joined by Empire Magazine's Editor-At-Large Helen O'Hara to talk about what attendees can expect to see on stage, why some companies attend SDCC and why some don't, and what it means for them to show and pitch their wares in the first place.
All of this and an update of all the latest news from the world of SDCC - should be a packed show!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
~ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ~ Helen O'Hara, Empire Magazine
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (12th June 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/co0k1sm6j1odoqcpoqom62kdre0 YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52sGdtBgXno
~~ A COMIC-CON NOOBS SPECIAL! ~~
San Diego Comic-Con is the Big Daddy of comic conventions - it can be a daunting proposition for the experience convention goer. So, for a first-timer, it really is an experience to behold!
But those first trips to San Diego can also be a minefield, if you're not prepared: Where do you go? Where do you lineup, and when? How do you fit the most of your con in? What can someone realistically expect to see and do and enjoy? Why do I have to queue up for everything? And what's with the salted pretzels at the +San Diego Convention Center??
Alyssa and Leonard are joined by Stephanie Wilson (The Geekiary) to walk you Comic-Con Noobs through the highs and lows of SDCC, asking our audience for any questions we can help with. We also cover all the headlines of the week - and, safe to say, there's plenty of that to talk about, too!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air, live every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Stephanie Wilson, The Geekiary
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (5th June 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ ON THE SUBJECTS OF HOTEL SALES AND FUNKO FUNDAYS... ~~
With the weeks counting down to San Diego Comic-Con 2016, the news headlines are rattling in thick and fast, along with sales for both the long-awaited Hotel Waitlist and also the frantic Funko Fundays ticket sale... It's all kicking off, isn't it??
Leonard and Alyssa, along with special guest Michael Pea will be covering all the major news of the week from 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT - hope you can join us.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Michael Pea
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (15th May 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c3vtaigh8k89shocr734r1e8c2k watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfCnvTmT2yc
~~ SPECIAL GUESTS: FLICKS AND THE CITY ~~
As we get closer to SDCC 2016, we'll be inviting special guests to come on the hangout and talk about their relationship to the event - our guests this week have become portals for pop culture fans to experience the con, even if they can't make it to San Diego in person.
Flicks And The City is a UK-based pop culture site, specialising in movie & TV reviews, interviews, comic con panels and easter egg & movie facts videos - their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/flicksandthecity) is bursting at the seams with high-quality, broadcast standard clips which, if you're a SDCC fan, you will have seen online... And yet, they attend Comic-Con as standard press: no special access, no feed to the desk. How do they achieve such incredible results, when they attend Comic-Con effectively like the rest of us? What material do they see as the priorities to capture to share with the wider world? And how do they balance high quality content creation with actually enjoying their con?
We'll be asking all these questions and more when Jan Gilbert and Ed Yoxall, along with Brandon Troy from Reel Film News, join us for a chat about their plans for San Diego Comic-Con - and cons around the globe - on this weeks show.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Jan and Ed, Flicks And The City ... Brandon Troy, Reel Film News
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (8th May 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/coaf0oprsitr5pk38v7rb4ra4bg watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rx1BP9ctao
~~ LIFE INTERRUPTED... ~~
for the first time, we've had a guest no-show on the podcast - we were going to be joined by the Baker Street Babes but things that got away and left us wanting. The good news is there's been plenty for myself and Alyssa to talk about this week, including SDCC parking, hotel sale waitlists, Comic-Con HQ and Free Comic Book day. At the back end of this episode we're also joined by Andy Behbakht to talk a spoiler-heavy conversation about Captain America Civil War - don;t worry, we give you a big heads-up when to turn off if you haven't yet seen the film...
Our competiton prizes this week are provided, as always, by the wonderful Dark Bunny Tees - head to darkbunnytees.com to check out their awesome line in movie and tv themed t-shirts, hoodies and apparell...
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Andy Behbakht
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (1at May 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/thebluediary/talkin-comic-con-a-cup-o-tea-with-an-englishman-in-san-diego-1at-may-2016
~~ #SDCCfit ~~
A truly packed show this week. We've had two weeks of Leonard, shanghai-ing the show and getting his preferred guests on! And now it's only fair to give Alyssa a crack at the invites...!
Today's show features a bunch of people who are doing their best to help a lot of people get themselves physically ready for the rigours of San Diego Comic-Con (and, indeed, the expanse of the modern con) - people who are embracing the motivational #SDCCfit hashtag. This is a great episode in which we give you hints and tips to prepare yourselves over the coming months. We're not going to turn you into Lou Ferringo, overnight... But we do give you some pointers to make sure you don't Hulk out during your con!
We are also be joined by somebody who we haven't had on the show for a while - the long overdue return of Mark Searby, in which he and Leonard will be giving their spoiler-free reports on the upcoming Marvel Entertainment release, CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR.
AND we launch our competition to win tickets to this years epic SherlockeDCC off-site event, organised by the fantastic Baker Street Babes gang - it's one of the essential Comic-Con parties to attend and we'll give you the chance to be there.
AND, AND...! We also announce the winner of last weeks #alienday427 tee shirt giveaway, courtesy of the amazing Dark Bunny Tees , as well as giving away something a bit special to a viewer of the show!
See? Told you it was a packed episode this week!!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con podcast taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Jeff Mueller (The Mighty Jerd) ... Kevin Walwyn ... Aaron Nabus ... Mark Searby
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (17th April 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
~~ SPECIAL GUEST: THE SNEAKY ZEBRA ~~
After all the stress, trials and tribulations of recent weeks - what with the SDCC Hotel Sale still being a bone of contention - the Cup O' Tea show takes its foot off the accelerator for the next couple of weeks to welcome some special guests who you may encounter in San Diego this July.
First up, we will (hopefully) be joined by the incredibly talented Gary Scullion and Nick Acott - aka The SNEAKY ZEBRA - the pair behind some of the most visually striking, slickly produced and downright entertaining video shorts out there. If you've YouTube-ed con videos in the past, you will have come across their work - work like this, which they filmed at last months WonderCon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DKV8LelE1k
They really are a cracking collective of filmmakers - so much so, that they have worked with Nerdist, Geek & Sundry and London Super Comic Convention and, this summer, will be teaming with Comic-Con HQ to produce unique content for the new service. Exciting stuff!
We said 'hopefully' because the boys are always extremely busy (as well as probably rather jetlagged - they flew back from L.A. on Friday/Saturday!) but they have said they'll try and take some time out their Sunday to come on and talk about how they got into the business of video production, the challenges of being a UK independent production company and what they'd like to get up to in San Diego this summer! As well as Leonard and Alyssa covering all the headlines for the last seven days, should be a cracking show!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con podcast, taking place live every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks,Friends Of CC Forum ... The Sneaky Zebra (Gary Scullion and Nick Acott)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (10th April 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cnq36urf2hmosbcd8arts6s5pu8 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuvA2iny8w4
~~ SDCC HOTELPOCALYPSE: THE AFTERMATH ~~
It's been an emotional week and no mistake - the SDCC Hotel Sale that took place on Tuesday morning has become the hot topic of this years event and will be the basis of conversation for weeks, if not months, to come.
With a lack of a clear message strategy from sale organisers onPeak, the multiple levels of randomisation, the seeming absence of oversight by the organisations involved and the resulting frustration of many attendees made this Hotel Sale an emotional minefield.
The conversation will be fraught and the discussion lively as Leonard and Alyssa try to sort through the mire of this divisive chapter of San Diego Comic-Con 2016...
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (13th March 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1500 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c1l3vc0vvit6hmvg6c98oi7sha4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqIS9LmYzpI
~~ GETTING OUR BOBBLEHEAD ON!! ~~
You cannot find a bigger success story, inextricably linked to the explosion of the modern pop culture convention, than FUNKO. With a rabid fanbase, superglued to every release from their many expanding, multi-headed product lines, Funko continue to thrive and grow... It's one company that could even move on to hosting their own con!!
But not yet. The company still represents at the biggest events in the pop culture calendar, including two huge shows on the immediate horizon: WonderCon Los Angeles and C2E2 - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. We are joined this week by Cameron Deuel and Yoko McCann from Funko's Marketing Team to talk about what attendees can expect at the ever-rammed stands at these shows, including reveals of exclusives you can collect. And who knows, there may be some surprise giveaway goodies up for grabs, too?
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ...Cameron Deuel, Funko ...Yoko McCann, Funko
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (28th February 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cs858t4088hg8osnmt9t94s3oe0 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CTd9-rGvqc
~~ MOVIES AND COMIC-CON ~~
Sunday 28th saw the biggest day in the Hollywood calendar, when the beautiful people of the silver screen bestowed the shiniest of baubles on each other - the 88th Academy Awards!
Movies and San Diego Comic-Con have had a long and fractured relationship over the years; comic purists feel that that Hollywood has overtaken their own party while it can't be denied that the presence of cinema glitterati has been a strong element in the events growth and success, from a very early time.
With the biggest panels of the world's premiere 'Celebration Of Pop Culture' occupying the largest rooms, drawing the longest lines and filling the most column spaces of the world's media, Leonard, Alyssa and special guest Russ Burlingame (comicbook.com) talk about the presence of movies at Comic-Con - who benefits, who loses and whether SDCC could even continue without the Hollywood presence.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Russ Burlingame, comicbook.com
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Oscar-nominated composer Marco Beltrami (FANTASTIC FOUR, WORLD WAR Z, SNOWPIERCER, THE HURT LOCKER) has reunited with visionary director Alex Proyas (DARK CITY, I, ROBOT, THE CROW) to create an epic score reminiscent of Jerry Goldsmith, Maurice Jarre, and John Williams.
Beltrami’s musical palette has since expanded to virtually all film genres and he has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Score. First, for 3:10 TO YUMA, and shortly after for the Best Picture winner, THE HURT LOCKER. GODS OF EGYPT opens Friday 26th February (US) / 6th April (UK) with the soundtrack digitally available the same day. The CD will get a release on March 18th, 2016 through Varèse Sarabande.
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (21st February 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ OPEN BADGE REGISTRATION - THE AFTERMATH! ~~
On Saturday 20th February, the Last Chance Saloon for potential attendees of San Diego Comic-Con 2016 gets underway, with the Open Badge Registration - the one and only opportunity to land those prized badges - taking place from 9am PT (Midday ET / 5pm GMT).
Badges will most likely sell out within the hour... But this is assuming everything will go smoothly. In this episode, Leonard and Alyssa will be looking over the events of the Badge Sale to commentate on the highs and lows of the day.
We'll be joined by hangout regular and fan favourite Mark Searby to talk about his efforts as part of a badge team - here's fingers crossed he'll be in a good mood!
We'll also be joined by Joel Meadows of Tripwire Magazine who is attending London Super Comic Convention this weekend - he'll be reporting live on the highlights of the first major UK comics convention of the year. We'll hopefully also be joined by Michael Leventhal who will be giving us a report from last week's Toy Fair in New York. A pretty full show - just the way we like it!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Joel Meadows, Tripwire Magazine ... Mark Searby ... Michael Leventhal
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (10th January 2016, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ WE'RE BACK, BABY!! ~~
We've taken a well earned break for the holidays, we've eaten too much turkey, we've indulged in too many vices... But now the New Year has arrived and we've got to get back in the game! Leonard, Alyssa and some very Special Guests kick off the regular run of Cup O' Tea hangouts between now and July's extravaganza!
And we've got a lot to talk about! ~ the new seasons of big TV shows are just around the corner - what shows should we be watching out for? What are our picks of upcoming highlights on the small screen?
This, and a whole lot more on the first #CupOTeaSDCC of 2016!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Mark Searby, www,marksearby.com ... Kerry Dixon, The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT... LIVE!
Recorded at The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, held in Kendal UK, on Saturday 17th October 2015
(Please note: this recording ends abruptly, due to the recording medium losing power - trust me when I say, the panel ends with rapturous applause!)
"Award-winning artistic chameleon and Marvel Architect Stuart Immonen began his comics career in 1988, and he's worked for most of the industry's major publishers - including Marvel, DC and Image - in the quarter-century since. During his decade-long tenure at DC, in addition to writing and pencilling Adventures Of Superman, Stuart illustrated the critically-acclaimed mini-series Superman: Secret Identity.
For Marvel, as well as 2011's Fear Itself event, he has drawn such high-profile series as Ultimate Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers and the cult favourite Nextwave: Agents Of H.A.T.E.
After joining forces with Mark Waid to inaugurate Marvel's digital Infinite Comics line, in the Marvel NOW! era, Immonen launched All-New X-Men and All-New Captain America. His creator-owned credits include collaborations with Kurt Busiek on Shockrockets and Superstar, and with wife Kathryn Immonen on Never As Bad As You Thunk, Moving Pictures and the recently-completed Russian Olive To Red King.
Need we say more? Join Stuart Immonen and festival patron Sean Phillips in a live draw event where Stuart will also discuss his life and work."
Recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Kendal UK, on Saturday 17th October 2015
"Jock is an award-winning British artist, renowned for his edgy, dynamic style and gritty design aesthetic. He is best know for co-creating The Losers with Andy Diggle for Vertigo. He's also behind the original graphic novel Hellblazer: Pandemonium for DC Comics, and stunning covers for numerous titles such as X-Men, Daredevil and Scalped, which lead to his nomination for Best Cover Artist at the Eisner Awards.
Jock recently completed writing and drawing his first mini-series for Marvel Comics, Savage Wolverine, and is currently drawing a major new creator-owned ongoing series, Wytches, with Scott Snyder for Image Comics. Here, Chris Thompson from Orbital Comics find out about the many different faces of Jock."
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (4th October 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ NEW YORK COMIC CON (NYCC) SPECIAL, Pt. TWO ~~
With one more week to go, New York Comic Con is literally just around the corner - comics, film, television and pop culture companies are gearing up to present the massed throng with everything new and shiny at this incredible event.
One such company that you would have expected to already be a staple fixture of the Exhibition Floor is actually one that will be showing off their wares for the very first time - cultural phenomenon FUNKO!
They've already conquered the rear corner of SDCC and now they are planning to do the same to New York - Funko Marketing Coordinator Cameron Deuel will be joining us to talk about what they have up their sleeves!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ... Cameron Deuel, Funko ... Steve Araujo (The Nerd Fu) ... Christopher Sully (The Nerd Fu)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (27th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ NEW YORK COMIC CON (NYCC) SPECIAL, Pt. ONE ~~
Sunday 27th September will mark the two week countdown to the biggest comics and pop convention to be held on the East Coast of the U.S. - New York Comic Con is coming to town, baby, for its Ten Year Anniversary!
Reed POP are the organisers of the biggest conventions worldwide, with Star Wars Celebration, C2E2, PAX, Paris Comic Con and many more on their books but NYCC is definitely the jewel in their crown. Fans cannot wait to see and hear what they have in-store for their big first decade party!
ReedPOP's Mike Armstrong joins us to talk about what it takes to put on this huge nerd extravaganza - we can't wait to hear what they have in store!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ... Michael Leventhal, Friends Of Comic Con Forum ... Mike Armstrong, ReedPOP If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (20th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ COMIC CONS BEHIND THE SCENES - FROM THE GROUND UP ~~
This could be one of the most exciting Special Guest lineups we've had for some time and it's a pleasure to have these two gentlemen joining us on the Hangout this week.
First up, we're going to be joined by ICE (International Comic Expo) creator/organiser/chief bottlewasher, SHANE CHEBSEY, a man whose surname I seem to be incapable of pronouncing properly so this Sunday should be a hoot! Held in Birmingham each year, ICE has become one of the premier highlights of the UK convention calendar and Shane will be on hand to talk about what it actually takes to put on such an event: the history, the headlines, the highs and lows, the relationships that are forged (and those that are tested), the spinning of plates required to make such an incredible experience happen for so many. Should be fascinating to hear.
And secondly, a gentleman with a long and diverse history in comics, one that made him the perfect choice to head up an entirely new comics company: AfterShock Comics' Editor-In-Chief MIKE MARTS, who made a trip over to attend this years ICE to present the company's vision and initial hires, some of the biggest creative names in the business. Mike will be talking to us about what it means for a company to take part in cons in 2015, when the landscape of attendees have shifted from what what essentially a industry trade show / talent interaction to what is primarily a gathering of like-minded individuals today. Can a company make an impact in such a surrounding? Do cons serve an entirely different purpose in 2015? And what is it really like on the other side of the exhibition stand?
This should be an incredible episode - we hope you can join us!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Shane Chebsey (ICE: International Comic Expo) ... Mike Marts (AfterShock Comics) If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (13th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ CGC / COMICS GRADING SPECIAL ~~
You know my regular co-host,+Alyssa Franks of Friends Of Comic Con Forum? I may have to have words because she's starting to get ideas above her station! I mean, arranging her own guests and themes for Cups O' Tea... What the hell?? I'm the Boss around here, dagnabbit!!
Okay, seriously, Alyssa has invested a lot of time and effort to bring together this fascinating roster of guests for this Hangout and I, for one, am incredibly interested in what they have to say about comics collecting, grading and archiving - consider this episode a 'Comics Investment 101'.
We have three Special Guests joining us: Brittany McManus from industry standard bearers CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), comics collecting expert Jay Katz from Invest Comics, and artist Anont Chinskul.
Together, over the course of the Hangout, we will advise viewers on the best way to get into and maintain comics collecting - it promises to be a cracking episode. And I won't be talking all the time, so, y'know... bonus!!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ...Brittany McManus (CGC, Certified Grading Company) ...Jay Katz, Invest Comics ...Anont Chinskul
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!
International Comics Expo (ICE) 2015, The Geek Syndicate 'Is It Time For Dredd To Take The Long Walk?' Panel (5th Sept 2015)
On Saturday 5th September, AEISD attended the International Comics Expo in Birmingham, UK, and was intrigued by the title of a panel that was scheduled: I was planning on moving on but the next panels title intrigued me: 'Is It Time For Dredd To Take The Long Walk'? Really? That's what The Geek Syndicate (Barry 'Nuge' Nugent and David 'Monts' Monteith) had the balls to ask? In Birmingham, one of the biggest selling demographics of 2000AD in the UK??
Many people, when faced down with the hungry, rapacious fan base of a character that many assume belongs in the annals of comics history, are gobsmacked by how many will come out of the woodwork when it comes to Dredd - Nuge and Monts certainly gave it the 'rabbit in the headlights' when they glanced and were struck that they were now talking to a full room, standing room only, all of whom were adamantly against the idea of their anti-hero disappearing any time soon. Thankfully, Judge Dredd creators themselves, John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, with writer Robbie Morrison and current artist Greg Staples, all voiced the opinion that the Judge, Jury And Executioner - whilst being published today in an age which most resembles the Mega City One of Dredd's 1970's storylines - still had a relevant place in the world.
Enjoy!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (6th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ IT'S FIGHT CLUB!! ~~
So much to talk about this week: of course it was Force Friday this week, in which +Star Wars came out of the woodwork to pick up their prime toys as the ramp up began for the promotion of #TheForceAwakens, departments of Marvel Studios found themselves on the opposing ends of a PR war as Kevin Fiege took direct control of the film department - for better or worse? - and this weekend has seen DragonCon take place in Atlanta and ICE (International Comic Expo) has been running in Birmingham in the UK. Busy weekend.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ...Mark Searby ...Michael Leventhal
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (30st August 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ THE 'FOREPLAY' EPISODE! ~~
Bit of a short one this week, as we don't have a massive amount to talk about - it's a Bank Holiday here in the UK so everybody's all buggered off for the weekend. However, there are cons on the horizon, the new television season is about to kick off and we have some big guests joining us in the next couple of months - lots to look forward to.
So, join Leonard, Alyssa Franks, Mark Searby and Natasha Willams (The Nerd Element) as we look at the shows that made a big splash at +Comic-Con International 2015 and what appears to be the big shakers, especially on the small screen in the forthcoming weeks. Have any of the impressions made at SDCC translated to anticipation for the shows to come? Did any shows slip under the radar? What are you going to be watching, coming soon?
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Mark Searby ... Natasha Williams (The Nerd Element)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next and every Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (23rd August 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
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~~ OUR D23 RECAP SHOW... WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE ACTUALLY THERE! ~~
We had one or two technical hiccups last Sunday, which meant our guest Marc Velez was unable to properly join us from D23 Expo (I'm blaming the cat, I always blame the cat!). The good news is, now that the event is done and dusted, not only can Marc come back on the show with a bit of hindsight, we can also invite some other D23 attendees to let us know what their impressions of this mammoth event was.
From what we've heard, D23 Expo has turned into quite the monster, with a couple of glaring glitches, but on the whole, everyone had one whale of a time - how did Disney actually pull this off? And are there any lessons that can be learned for 2017?
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Catrina Dennis, Moviepilot ... Marc Velez, SDCC G+ Community ... Martin Burke, SDCC G+ Community
Find out more about the San Diego Comic-Con Google+ Community at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116539620120936633601 If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next and every Sunday... LIVE!
This is an interview between Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) and Guy Delcourt, the man behind Delcourt Publishing, who prior to San Diego Comic-Con 2015, announced an historic deal, struck with digital comics platform comiXology.
On the SDCC comiXology Booth on Sunday 12th July, Guy and I - along with comiXology PR head Chip Mosher - talked about the impact of the collaboration and what it meant for French speaking titles to gain exposure to international audiences through the power of this digital medium...
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (16th August 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
supported by Marvel Collector Corps, powered by Funko!
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~~ REPORT FROM D23 EXPO and SHEFFIELD FILM & COMIC CON! ~~
This is Season 3 Episode 4 recorded on the 16th August 2015 - and this is the episode that finally beat us - Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks from the Friends Of Comic Con forum were hoping to be joined by Marc Velez, a good friend and SDCC G+ Community contributor who was attending the D23 Expo in Anaheim California - however, thanks to some cruicial technical issues, it appeared that it was destined not to be...
Also, after Alyssa's' little excursion around Boston Comic Con a couple weeks back, Leonard is getting his chance to wander around a small UK con, held at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, the Sheffield Film & Comic Con, organised by Showmasters. Some great guests have been invited to this con - including Michael Biehn, Robert Englund, Chris Judge and Gareth David-Lloyd - and Leonard is hoping he can bring some of the sights and sounds of the event to this weeks episode.
And, AND, we [gave away] a Marvel Collector Corps 'Secret Wars' Box to a lucky viewer, LIVE on this weeks Hangout, courtesy of Funko. [Congrats to our lucky winner!]
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ++ Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ++ Marc Velez, SDCC G+ Community ...more guests to be confirmed!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on every Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (9th August 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ckiolun340s4arfrusguh57qv1g YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb3rlQR13w4
~~ DRAGON-CON SPECIAL!! ~~
Leonard, Alyssa Franks and a number of special guests will be looking at the recent Comic-Con International announcements, regarding Pre-Registration Badge Sales, as well as discussing what we can do right now to prepare for Comic-Con 2016.
We are also joined by Kevin Bachelder who will be giving us the full skinny on the forthcoming DragonCon event this September.
Find out more about Kevin's podcasts here: tuningintoscifitv.com/ the DragonCon Community, here: dragonconnewbies.org/ and watch the Lost Girl G+ hangout refered to in this episode, here: drinksatthedal.com/live/
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Kevin Bachelder If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (2nd August 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT)
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ce4gi47ue35vnbn4iv4pf7fucuo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ej8RjOOGEU
~~ THE ROAD TO SDCC 2016 STARTS RIGHT HERE!! ~~
Really? We're kickstarting a fresh stretch towards San Diego already?! We've only just finished the last one, haven't we??
Ha! Yes, you're absolutely right, we're still picking up the pieces of SDCC 2015 but, as has become more and more apparent, San Diego Comic-Con has become a year-round marathon.
In this, our first episode of the 2015/2016 season, we look forward to what's next on everyone's horizon, we talk about what you can do now to prepare for SDCC 2016, and we chat about the current state of con culture. We're joined by +Mark Searby to talk about what his San Diego adventure was like, along with his trip to London Film & Comic Con recently.
Also on the hangout - in roving reporter mode - Alyssa Franks beams in, direct from Boston Comic Con!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum ... Mark Searby If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (26th July 2015)
Sunday 26th July 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cmvkji73larvr23jba4ljteebqg or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjOKQAP1jvI
~~ OUR FIRST CUP O' TEA PROPER, SINCE SDCC 2015 ~~
We had 'A Bottle Of Water...' on the Monday after San Diego +Comic-Con International, with Leonard and Alyssa giving some immediate impressions of the event - now that a couple of weeks has passed, we can give a more considered take on what many can call one of the best SDCC's of all time.
Join Leonard, Alyssa, and some special guests with their memories of an incredible week in San Diego!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Michael Leventhal ... Catrina Dennis If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 28th June... LIVE!
Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) and Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum) take an hour to look back at this years San Diego Comic-Con in the first of our post-con wrap-ups.
This years event was certainly one of the most intense and stressful in recent memory, with so much to see and do - and also so much effort required to see what you could.
Posting and writing under the moniker An Englishman In San Diego, all about San Diego Comic-Con, con and pop culture, I was honoured to be invited this year onto an Comic-Con panel all about the rise of the blogging and internet subculture that has risen around this amazing event.
So, at 10am in Room 14A, one of the first panels of the entire covention took place: The Wrath Of Con Bloggers, arranged and moderated by Tony Kim, aka Crazy 4 Comic-Con and also featuring Alyssa Franks from the Friends Of CCI Forum and Megan Gotch from The Nerdy Girlie.
For an hour, we talked about our humble beginnings in fandom, our motivations for translating that fandom to a presence on the interwebs, and what con blogging can achieve, not only for the people writing but also those reading.
I recorded the panel myself but so did Tony - to some degree - this podcast is a combination of those those audio files - enjoy!
A Cup O' Tea One-Shot: A Conversation with Edward Tracy (director/co-writer, CAPTCHA)
Recorded on 30th June 2015
We get the chance to talk to the man behind a Brit entry in this years Comic-Con International: International Film Festival - Edward Tracy, the director and co-writer of the short film CAPTCHA.
We talk about the long process of bringing this highly ambitious and visually stunning short to the screen, involving a host of talent in front of, and behind, the camera, and eventually getting the chance to bring CAPTCHA to audiences at film festivals across the globe, in the intention of having it blow open the doors for bigger and longer projects...
CAPTCHA, starring Doctor Who’s Arthur Darvill, Amy Beth Hayes [Mr. Selfridge], Nigel Lindsey [Four Lions/Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa], Danny Babington [Quills/Hart’s War], Kayvan Novak [Fonejacker/Syriana] and the voice of esteemed actress Zoe Wanamaker, is a film noir spy thriller, set in a ‘steam punk’ 1940’s London, where an unassuming government scientist has unknowingly been ‘spiked’ with a love implant. His implant is failing, but the spy who put it there has fallen in love for real. Will she choose to betray her mission and save her lover? And if he knew her deception, could he ever forgive her, let alone love her?
Check out CAPTCHA, along with a whole host of bonus materials, at https://www.wearecolony.com/captcha/
And read our review and profile of the film at: http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/newsfromtheverse/captcha-ambitious-uk-short-ft-arthur-darvill-amy-beth-hayes-gets-cci-iff-screening-this-july
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (28th June 2015) proudly sponsored by Dark Bunny Tees
Sunday 28th June 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cvd4d7hdiaq1vpqbtvg43rbmr90 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJbR4LtoeTU
~~ TEARING DOWN THE SCHEDULES, SDCC 2015!! ~~
With only TWO WEEKS to go (eek!!), Leonard and Alyssa take a close look at the schedules that have been announced - as the Hangout goes live, the Sunday listings should go up and we anticipate to have the full line-up for this years event! Exciting stuff! So this could be the most live tear-down of the SDCC Schedules list of the year!
Join Leonard, Alyssa and a series of Special Guests as we pick out the runners and riders for the best panels of SDCC 2015, negotiate the inevitable clashes and pick out our personal favourite Hidden Gems with a couple of friends from the Friends Of CCI Forum!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Kimberly Walton (The Nerd Element) ...John Bieniek (N3rd Link) If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 28th June... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (21st June 2015) proudly sponsored by DARK BUNNY TEES
Sunday 21st June 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c08kokh0hbppr4d0n7sgnku2m5k YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_cORf2CK4
~~ #SDCCtoolkit: ARTIST ALLEY ~~
Continuing our series of episodes in which we look at the elements which make up San Diego Comic-Con and hopefully help in making YOUR con a more pleasurable experience.
Join Leonard, Alyssa and a series of Very Special Guests discuss the best way to negotiate the massive collection of talent found in Artist Alley, how to ideally approach the Artists and how to get the most out your art hunting!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ...Mel Shaw, Friends Of CCI Forum
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 21st June... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (14th June 2015) proudly sponsored by DARK BUNNY TEES
Sunday 14th June 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cpndch8d5g40pns81rnfse8f73k or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IarTap9MIag
~~ FOUR WEEKS AND COUNTING!! ~~
With ONE MONTH to go, the news and updates are really starting to roll out - we do our best to sort out the wheat from the chaf and bring you all the essential headlines from the last seven days!
Join Leonard, Alyssa, Mark Searby and Violet Krueger (Gender Biased Reviews) on this weeks Hangout - it's gonna be a rollercoaster!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ...Mark Searby ...Violet Krueger (Gender Biased Reviews) If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 14th June... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (31th May 2015) proudly sponsored by DARK BUNNY TEES
Sunday 31st May 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cpaeii6hs8tg7j6mg5g0nje7kv4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR8af0bH2H0
SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE: DAVID GLANZER (Marketing and Public Relations, Comic-Con International)!
We were incredibly fortunate and lucky to have agree to join us on the hangout, the public face and the single ‘point of contact’ for Comic-Con International, DAVID GLANZER! This was our opportunity to put all of our questions directly to CCI, discussing the manic General Badge Sale back in February, the ever-constricting accommodation of the convention in San Diego, the collapse of the Convention Centre expansion plans, the move of WonderCon from Anaheim to Los Angeles and, of course the plans for this years event.
As well as talking to David, Leonard and Alyssa tackles all the news of the last seven days, with just over a month to go before the Big Enchilada!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Live Hangout, taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online each week, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... David Glanzer (Comic-Con International) If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
Interview: ReedPOP’s Michael Armstrong talks NYCC, SE:NYC and everything in-between…!
It’s turning into Interview Week, here on An Englishman In San Diego! As well as speaking to CCI’s David Glanzer, LIVE on Sunday’s Talkin’ Comic-Con: A Cup O’ Tea with… Google+ Hangout, we are also incredibly lucky and fortunate to get the chance to talk to his opposite number for ReedPOP, Mike Armstrong!
In the interview (moderated by your host, Leonard Sultana, and joined by guests Alyssa Franks and Michael Levinthal), we talk to Mike about the explosion of con culture on an international level – which ReedPOP have been instrumental in contributing to – the many different events that ReedPOP organise and, of course, the events that Mike is directly involved with: he is the Event & Sales Director for ReedPOP, focusing on New York Comic Con, C2E2 and Star Wars Celebration. Those aren’t tiny little conventions, they are globe-straddling media monsters that attract audiences, both physical and virtual, from across the globe. A hefty responsibility…
We also were able to put your questions to Mike as well; over the course of an hour, we hopefully covered a lot of ground. Enjoy!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (24th May 2015) proudly sponsored by Dark Bunny Tees
Sunday 24th May 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c67gpvg6s5c7e1gdsmdi3bnlj6o YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlsTQcqCSXg
~~ #SDCCtoolkit: OFF-SITE & OUTSIDE COMIC-CON ~~
Continuing our series of episodes in which we look at the elements which make up San Diego Comic-Con and hopefully help in making YOUR con a more pleasurable experience.
Join Leonard, Alyssa, Mark Searby and Catrina Dennis as we talk all of the things you can experience outside of the San Diego Convention Center, from off-site events, pop culture highlights and San Diego tourist attractions.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con LIVE Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
Each week, YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Catrina Dennis ... Mark Searby
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you each Sunday, leading up to SDCC 2015... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (5th May 2015)
Sunday 5th May 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cbt0t67m2m47pgm0asa83c9pdak YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIonxBPH0kc
~~ IT'S FUN HAVING ISSUES! ~~
Technical issues, health issues, psychological issues... Don't worry, only one of these were my problem! The rest was down to Bill Gates and his delightful Windows Updates programming team (somebody buy me a MacBook, stat!!) and my missus, suffering a slight mishap involving a step, her left ankle and a visit to Dewsbury Hospital A&E. (Oh yes, the psychological issues are all on me...!)
While all of these are simply examples of 'life interrupting', it doesn't mean that SDCC news doesn't roll on regardless, meaning there's plenty for myself, Alyssa Franks and Mark Searby to talk about , what with parking, New York Comic Con - NYCC ticket sales, the release of Avengers: Age Of Ultron (Mark's looking forward to talking about this one!) and loads more.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Mark Searby
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (17th May 2015) proudly sponsored by Dark Bunny Tees
Sunday 17th May 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ch9k94lue3cpon127385u6t3nl4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-fF5VDHnLI
~~ NYCC: THE TICKET SALE AFTERMATH! ~~
On Wednesday 13th May, thousands braved an online barrage of the New York Comic Con - NYCC servers in an attempt to land tickets for this, one of the worldwide highlights of the pop culture convention calendar.
Join Leonard, Alyssa and Michael Leventhal as they pick over the aftermath of this immense sale.
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ...Michael Leventhal If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (10th May 2015)
Sunday 10th May 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c1rvem7so5i23h9s2efb8jo4abs YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah2mhDLQmsk
~~ SDCC TOOLKIT: The Big Rooms (Hall H / Ballroom 20 / and more)! ~~
The first of our SDCC Toolkits, in which we give the lowdown on what newcomers can expect when braced with the challenges of the big rooms at San Diego Comic-Con International. From forming lines, camping out, getting that best seat in the house, seeing the best panels and getting the most out of these Palaces Of Celebrity!
We'll also be talking about: all the latest news regarding The Nerd Machine and Nerd HQ; the first Mattel Exclusives news; Disney's announcement, regarding Marvel Entertainment and Star Wars presentations at D23 Expo; Team Coco's shows at SDCC; and announced panel news, two months out from SDCC 2015!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum
See you next Sunday... LIVE!
Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (26th April 2015)
Sunday 26th April 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ctci2i3k4q7ab7f9dnkefbluv0s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sVYjA39TWs
~~ WE'RE BACK! ~~
Thanks for bearing with us - we took two wonderful weeks off to take a breather and prepare for the final stretch towards San Diego Comic-Con 2015!
We've got lots planned for the next eleven weeks and we can't wait to share what's coming up with you. Join Leonard and Alyssa Franks for the return of our little Comic-Con Sunday chats. Spread the word and let's gather all the Con Merchants we can!
TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about.
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (29th March 2015)
Sunday 29th March 2015: 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cvove0h9v0l03k5erklvr91f3u8 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvKom5W7XO8
Edit: additional guests, added to the show! Kimberly Walton from The Nerd Element will be joining us to discuss the Hotel Sale, as will The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog Editor-in-Chief Kerry Dixon!
~~ LET THE RANTING AND WAILING COMMENCE!! ~~
Not everybody was ever going to be satisfied with the outcome of the Hotel General Sale - aka, #Hotelpocalypse - but this year has proven to be particularly trying. With page loading issues, drop-down menu fails, re-submission emails and what appears to be a complete randomness to the eventual handing out of allocated rooms, there will be a lot to talk about on this Sundays show. Please join us: tell us your experience as we recap the hysteria surrounding the SDCC 2015 General Hotel Sale.
We are also going to be taking a look at the highlights of the forthcoming WonderCon event, taking place next weekend in Anaheim - plenty of attractions to see, lots in the schedules to get excited about. Leonard and Alyssa Franks will be pouring over the listings to pick out our favourites.
AND!! We're also going to be giving away some more amazing tees and codes from our great friends at Dark Bunny Tees. Alex and the team have launched a cracking Breaking Bad design this week and, to celebrate, we're giving promo codes on this podcast. Simply answer the question, tweet it using the hashtag #DarkBunnyBreakingBad and we'll draw three winners on next weeks Hangout. (One entry per person, competition closes 5th April 2015, 5.55pm GMT)
It's all go this week, innit??
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego +Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Kerry Dixon, The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog ... Kimberly Walton, The Nerd Element If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you each Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (22nd March 2015)
Sunday 22nd March 2015: 1100 PT / 1400 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cgo8k4t45r7rjs5tnofq3adl8ms YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cINA9q0ns
~~ IT'S THE FINAL HURDLE!! ~~
The one last element of preparing for SDCC 2015 has arrived - the General Hotel Sale, taking place this Tuesday 24th March. In this #Hotelpocalyse Special, we'll be talking the best way to tackle the Sale, the ideal rooms to aim for, the pros and cons of staying Downtown and further afield, and what to expect on Tuesday.
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 11am PT / 2pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Michael Leventhal (@miiNY) If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all next Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (15th March 2015)
Sunday 15th March 2015: 1100 PT / 1400 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/clh442qoo90lbkprqrqbma0mj10 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhuRqCAHbWM
~~ LET'S RAWK, LONDON STYLE!! ~~
Another average, hum-drum 'marking time' episode of the Hangouts, as we prepare for the Hotel Sales... What's that? Marvel might not be coming to Hall H? The new season of Agents Of SHIELD has started back up? And Leonard will be broadcasting live from +London Super Comic Convention ?? Ooh, looks like it won't be your standard show after all...!
In the aftermath of one of the UK's biggest comics-led conventions, we'll be catching up with all the news from the last seven days - and hopefully grabbing a couple of guests from LSCC to join us. Hey, Sneaky Zebra are in town, we can always try and dig up some dirt and blackmail them to come along...!
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 11am PT / 2pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you next Sunday for more SDCC news... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (8th March 2015)
Sunday 8th March 2015: 1100 PT / 1400 ET / 1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c7umnvpb8b0e8hfc008u5i33dq4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r7O0TwwqOQ
~~ MARKING TIME ~~
The Badge Sales have take place, the Hotel Sales are proceeding nicely, preparations are starting to roll out from all quarters - especially Comic-Con International who are in full tilt for their other upcoming event, WonderCon Anaheim.
Time to take a little reflection on what you're doing to get ready for San Diego Comic-Con. Attending upcoming cons? (Alyssa will be heading to WonderCon herself and, next week, Leonard will be coming live from London Super Comic Convention ...)
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ...Michael Leventhal ...Travis McIntyer ...Mark Searby ...Rob, Nerds Doing Stuff If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (1st March 2015)
Sunday 1st March 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cls9kh9hn6ccmn9tj6gijh0pars YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58aFpyZqrkM
~~ A PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEADS... ~~
This week, attendees are able to buy Early Bird Hotel rooms - indeed, the next major hurdle for SDCC fans to finding places to stay during the course of the event.
This Hangout, we'll be talking about hotels in San Diego and sharing recommendations for where is best to stay, the pros and cons of Downtown vs further afield, and the best prepearations for the impeding General Hotel Sale.
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Cate & Elieen, All Geek 2 Me Radio Podcast
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 1st March... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (22nd February 2015)
Sunday 22nd February 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/csr9fsmhee6t6v1b04bog5jrqfo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRz79q7FUFM
~~ THE AFTERMATH! ~~
By Sunday, if you're took part in Saturday's Open Online Badge Registration, you will know either way how the dust has settled on your efforts to land badges. Hope it's gone well - fingers crossed! Viewers either celebrated or commisserated with this Sunday's #SDCCOOR Aftermath episode, where we'll be tearing apart all the highlights and headlines of this epic badge sale (no pun intended!).
Leonard Sultana and Alyssa Franks will be joined by The Mighty Jerd himself, Jeff Mueller - who is attempting for badges on Saturday - to find how he did and how the process went. We are also joined, last minute, by esteemed SDCC blogger, Tony Kim (Crazy4ComicCon)
Best O' Luck!!!
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Jeff Mueller ... LAST MINUTE SPECIAL GUEST - Tony Kim, Crazy4ComicCon
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all each Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (15th February 2015)
Sunday 15th February 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cmkm7ko8u9fl5l01e5f2gqdcuns YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89y40hAEyDk
~~ ...BOO!! ~~
Just when you think you know what to expect, just when things are nicely settling into to the order of things... life throws you a curveball! For example, many seasoned +Comic-Con International commentators thought they knew how this month would pan out: an Early Bird Hotel sale, perhaps, maybe even a Pro-Reg Sale...
We had gathered our guests for the Hangout - Jeff Mueller (The Mighty Jerd), N3rd Link and Mark Searby, all joining us barring availability issues, work commitments and pregnancies! - and started arranging things for this Sunday's Hangout... and then word dropped of the Open Online Badge Registration Sale, taking place next Saturday and all the plans changed, understandably!
We'll be talking the ways you can prepare for this badge sale, along with hints and tips to help land those precious badges. We'll also be talking about how you can start preparing for your Con with our resident nerd fitness guru, Jeff, and discussing what we could expect from the Oscars when they kick off in a couple weeks time.
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ...+Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ...+N3rd Link ...+Mark Searby ...+Jeff Mueller
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (8th February 2015)
Sunday 8th February 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cecid9oqfctrjphhe55tfgsrqh4 YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZYzSQharfI
~~ IT'S THE BIG COSPLAY SPECIAL EXTRAVAGANZA!! ~~
One element which is considered by the general media as the most frivolous aspect of attending comic-cons is cosplaying. 'Nerds dressing up as Trekkies', they think - even The Big Bang Theory is guilty of misunderstanding this colourful, creative and, more recently, highly lucrative obsession of a very dedicated section of a comic con audience.
We are going to be joined by some of the new celebrities of the cosplay community - Angi Viper and Mia Moore talk about the good, the bad and the beautiful of cosplaying. As someone who hasn't cosplayed before, I'm looking forward to finding out even more about this fascinating subject...
We'll also be announcing the winners of last weeks Dark Bunny Tees Promo Codes competition, live on air - entries will be accepted up to fifteen minutes before we go live. Best of luck!
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Angi Viper ... Mia Moore ... more to be announced!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (1st February 2015)
Sunday 1st February 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cmknkpvcbbl4oa5komhr89l4u4o YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7RNNgdGpVQ
~~ IT'S THE ETERNAL BATTLE: NERDS VS SPORTS!! ~~
Okay, maybe it's not going to be that dramatic! But, on the day of the 49th Superbowl between the Patriots and the Seahawks (see, I can use Google, too!), we'll be doing our Comic Con thing while everyone else is getting the beers and chips in for the nights excitement. Go Sports Team!
This week, we'll be talking about what TV shows we could be expecting to see at San Diego Comic-Con this year: with the recent announcement of casting for the new Marvel Entertainment/Netflix series 'AKA Jessica Jones', following on from the airing of 'Daredevil', could we be getting a debut screening of these shows, just like we did with Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2013? There's loads of shows in production so let's look at what we could expect. We'll also be talking about Funko and its impact on the SDCC landscape - and nerd culture in general. The latest news regarding their team up with Marvel is bound to cause some excitement...!
Also this episode, we'll be giving away a whole bunch of goodies from our newest supporter - ace tees designers Dark Bunny Tees. To enter the competition to win one of three DBT Promo Codes, simply tweet the answer to the question in this podcast using the hashtag #darkbunnycomp, or email the answer to competition@anenglishmaninsandiego.com (exp 5.45pm, 8th February 2015)
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego +Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum) ... Catrina Dennis (ohcatrina.com) ... Chris Sully (thenerdfu.com)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 1st February... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (25th January 2015)
Sunday 25th January 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cu5i0mka7mefl6lggcrj1opt2mg YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4QHqEimdDE
~~ THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM... ~~
While we all wait patiently for the announcement of the date of the Open Online Registration, we take this opportunity to calmly reflect on last minute preparations, talk about the recent news from SDCC (including the statements by CCI's David Glanzer on a possible move to another city) and what YOU personally get out of San Diego Comic-Con. It's also going to be a great chance for first-timers to ask your questions to get a better understanding of what you can expect...
We're also going to be announcing the winner of last weeks Limited Edition 'Back To The Future' Mondo poster competition, live on air - best of luck!
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Kerry Dixon, +The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (18th January 2015)
Sunday 18th January 2015: 1000 PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c493p619qe17j9n1usbdnn3efq4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAzQ34MZI1U
~~ TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT BIG STEP: BADGES ~~
2015 is well and truly under way, which mean attendees now have to start making proper preparations for this years Con... And that means 'badges'. The Open Online Registration - the general badge sale for potential attendees that have valid Member ID's - could be announced very soon and this weeks Hangout is going to all about how YOU can improve your odds on this Sale.
We're also going to be announcing the winner of last weeks Ex_Machina / Universal Pictures UK / Last Exit to Nowhere competition, live on air, as well as giving you the chance to win a Limited Edition 'Back To The Future' Mondo poster! (Competition ends 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT 25th January 2015)
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con International, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online each Sunday, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Michael Leventhal
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 18th January... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (11th January 2015)
Sunday 11th January 2015: 1000PT/1300 ET/1800 GMT THE FIRST CUP O' TEA OF THE YEAR!
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c9ajm3fh19e52ssulkd8mgllpmk YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW_8HX7udvk
~~ ...WE'RE BACK, BABY!! ~~
It's a whole New Year, it's the first Cup O' Tea of 2015 - and the next twelve months promises to be rather exciting from all quarters of the nerd universe! We kick things of with a look forward to what we can expect in the forthcoming weeks as we get ready for badge sales for both WonderCon and San Diego Comic-Con, as well as talking about what we can expect to see at both events, and cons across the globe.
Our Guests, this week... it's a full one! ... Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CC Forum), ... Chris Sully and Steve Araujo (The Nerd Fu) ... Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie) ... Violet Krueger (Gender Biased Reviews) ... and Mark Searby!
A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana..
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (14th December 2014)
Sunday 14th December 2014: 1000PST/1300 EST/1800 GMT - THE LAST CUP O' TEA OF THE YEAR!
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/ci83avl8i5fg3hakf1gm3etbim8 YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxiVayuALBI
~~ MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!! ~~
It's the last Cup O' Tea of the year - and it promises to be a very special one as we look back with fondness at an amazing 2014! We'll be counting down our personal favourite memories and highlights of the last twelve months, as well as looking forward to a brand new year. We'll also be showcasing our own finds on t'interwebs for last minute stocking fillers as we get ready for Chrimbo!
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Megan Gotch, The Nerdy Girlie ... Catrina Dennis (Oh Catrina) ... and more to be confirmed!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 14th December... LIVE!
MCM Expo Birmingham: Vic Mignogna (23rd Nov 2014, excerpt) at Birmingham NEC Exhibition Centre by Englishman In San Diego
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con (Sunday 23rd November 2014)
Sunday 23rd November 2014: 1000PST/1300 EST/1800 GMT: AN MCM EXPO SPECIAL - LIVE FROM NEC BIRMINGHAM!
http://youtu.be/Ys6cRlOJ0AE
Soundcloud and iTunes links here.
~~ Another day, another con... ~~
Leonard beams in from the Birmingham NEC Exhibition Centre where MCM Expo will be holding one of their massive celebrations of popular culture!
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet! Schedules permitted, Leonard is joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week:
Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum John from N3RD LINK Travis McIntyer If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
MCM Expo Birmingham: Cary Elwes (22nd Nov 2014) at Birmingham NEC Exhibition Center by Englishman In San Diego
MCM Expo Birmingham: R.J. Mitte (22nd Nov 2014) at Birmingham NEC Exhibition Center by Englishman In San Diego
MCM Expo Birmingham: Red Dwarf (22nd Nov 2014) at Birmingham NEC Exhibition Center by Englishman In San Diego
~ A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (16th November 2014) ~
Sunday 16th November 2014: 1000PST/1300 EST/1800 GMT A THOUGHT BUBBLE FESTIVAL SPECIAL - LIVE FROM LEEDS!
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/clgsb1m7isn83ov0sq66b2fvme4 or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMD9jhhQIsM
~~ Hell yes! If Alyssa can do it from NYCC, I can damn well do a live feed from... Yorkshire. Ri-iiiiiiight... ~~
Join us as Leonard wraps up a full weekend at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, host city of the Thought Bubble Sequential Arts Festival. Hopefully, we will be joined by a couple of guests from the Festival, depending on how shattered they might be at that point!!
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Jesse Linn, The Nerd Truth
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 15th November... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... 9th November 2014
Sunday 9th November 2014: 1000PST/1300 EST/1800 GMT A PRE-REGISTRATION BADGE SALE SPECIAL!
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/capdag47ipl09t36u3fqhdo3uq8 or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evQf04HiAKE
--- Well, that went smoothly... Didn't it?? ---
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday - 6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT - and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter - tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC - or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CCI Forum ... Martin Burke, SDCC G+ Community ... Mark Searby
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter - #CupOTeaSDCC
See you all on Sunday 9th November... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (2nd November 2014) <<
Sunday 2nd November 2014: 1000PST/1300 EST/1800 GMT
---- Less than two hundred and fifty days to go - didn't we all just get back from San Diego?!! ---
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks , Friends Of CCI Forum ... Mark Searby ... Travis McIntyer
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you next Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... 26th October 2014
s02e05 - Sunday 26th October 2014: 1100PST/1400 EST/1800 GMT
watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/7FLbhXdfJCs
--- Yup, it's one of those weeks where the clocks going back messes with the whole she-bang...! ---
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
Our Guests, this week: ... Martin Burke (SDCC Google+ Community), reporting on San Diego Comic Fest 2014. ... Jesse Linn (The Nerd Truth) ... Alex Graham (The SDCC UK Attendees FB Group)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter: #CupOTeaSDCC
See you all on Sunday 26th October... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (s02e04: 19th October 2014) ~
Sunday 19th October 2014: 1000pst/1300est/1800gmt
Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/cs51636smfh7m0blsvi2uue2p2g YouTube:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYBKUfEdxRU
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by +Leonard Sultana, aka +An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and,, when we can, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
THIS WEEK, we talk about the massive Warner Bros./DC Comics Cinematic Universe announcement from earlier in the week, we compare the strengths and merits of smaller conventions on both sides of the Atlantic, and we discuss what both San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con can learn from each other in the wake of last weekends incredible event.
Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks (friendsofcci.com) ... Catrina Dennis (ohcatrina.com) ... Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you next Sunday, the 26th October... LIVE!
~ A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: s02e03 12th October 2014 - NEW YORK COMIC CON SPECIAL! ~
Watch back on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCjyhOnWDs
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
This week, we were joined by one of our guests LIVE from the last day of New York Comic Con, discussing all the exclusives and headliners from this weekends massive event, along with how the non-profit CCI can learn from the commercial-lead ReedPOP organisation.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and,, when we can, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI) LIVE from +New York Comic Con - NYCC! ... Ian O'Hara
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
~ A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (5th October 2014) ~
s02e02: Sunday 5th October 2014 1000pst/1300est/1800gmt
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c66g1tidcsv4ehf0abf7jdsn460 or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiG10pe-KUQ
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and,, when we can, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum) ... Martin Burke (SDCC G+ Community) ... Mark Searby ... Tina Syzzlyn (Red Dot Diva)
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 5th October... LIVE!
~ A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (28th September 2014) ~
Sunday 28th September 2014: 1000pst/1300est/1800gmt
interact on the Google+ Event page: https://plus.google.com/events/c2mh275ba7cgqee911n280nhjl8 or watch along LIVE on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiS8xSnrl34
--- Hey - have you missed us?? ---
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PST / 1pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con and pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Confirmed Guests, this week: ...to be confirmed - watch this space!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these post-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
See you all on Sunday 28th September... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (3rd August 2014 - The Aftermath, Pt.1)
~~ Have you missed us?? ~~
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
For the weeks leading up to this years San Diego Comic-Con, Leonard and his guests discussed news and headlines as we prepared for this years SDCC... but - steel yourself - it's over for another year! And now it's time to look back at the highlights of this epic event!
San Diego Comic-Con International was promised to be a truly epic Con for the ages - and it didn't fail to deliver. Now the dust has settled, there are things to celebrate, things to commiserate, things to savour and things to learn from for 2015.
YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
Confirmed Guests, this week: + N3rd Link + Mark Searby + Jesse Linn (The Nerd Truth) + Kimberly Walton (The Nerd Element) + Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie) + Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum)
See you all on Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (13th July 2014 - TEN DAYS to SDCC 2014!)
Getting so close! How prepared are you??
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard discusses the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE - viewers can interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard is joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community - and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: Christopher Sully (The NerdFu) Mark Searby Tina (Red Dot Diva) Natasha Williams (The Nerd Element) Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie) Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum)
CONFIRMED SPECIAL GUEST: Legendary comics personality/DC Comics VP >> Paul Levitz <<_
The Cup O' Tea with...' Show is a 'round table' event which means we don't have a fixed panel of guests... and we would usually ask if there is anybody that you would like us to invite to join us. However, with this episode being as crowded as it wass, unfortunately we couldn't accept any additional guests. What a full line up!
See you all on Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (6th July 2014 - SEVENTEEN Days to SDCC 2014!)
With Special Guest: RYAN PENGROS (Agent M, Marvel Entertainment)
It's official - we can now say that, this month, we're heading to Nerdvana!
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard discusses the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE - viewers can interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard is joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community - and some surprises!
Our Guests, this week: •Kyle (The TF Review) •Joel Meadows (Tripwire) •Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum)
CONFIRMED SPECIAL GUEST: Ryan Penagos (aka Agent M, Marvel Entertainment). This was a big guest for us and, fighting technical issues, we were lucky to get a small amount of time with Ryan, especially as Marvel prepares for the biggest event in its calendar. We talked the companies history with the Con, what Comic-Con International and its fans mean to Marvel and tried to gain some insight as to what they've got planned for this years Con!
The Cup O' Tea with...' Show is a 'round table' event which means we don't have a fixed panel of guests - if there is anybody YOU would like to see take part, let us know about someone who is passionate about SDCC that you'd like to see on the show, or any future episodes between now and the Con.
See you all on Sunday... LIVE!
Google+ Event Page: https://plus.google.com/events/cdl1prkp0nrc0sb4u963lkluop YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na0PYr_FssM
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (29th June 2014 - TWENTY-FOUR Days to SDCC 2014)
This is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard discusses the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE - viewers interact online, either by Twitter(tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Leonard is also joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community - and some surprises!
This Weeks Guests: + Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum) + Christopher Sully (NerdFu) + Tina (Red Dot Diva) + John (N3rd Link)
THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: Jennifer Muzquiz, the brains (...brains, brains, arrrrgh...!) behind the original and the best Zombie experience in San Diego: ZombieWalk!
If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in next week's show, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating on iTunes.
The Cup O' Tea with...' Show is a 'round table' event which means we don't have a fixed panel of guests - if there is anybody YOU would like to see take part, let us know about someone who is passionate about SDCC that you'd like to see on the show, or any future episodes between now and the Con.
See you all on Sunday... LIVE!
A Cup O’ Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin’ Comic-Con (15th June 2014); ft Special Guest Kieron Gillen
This is the audio version of the weekly San Diego Comic-Con Live Show, 'A Cup O' Tea...' which airs every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT), hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard and his guests discuss the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE – viewers can interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard is joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community - and some surprises!
This weeks Guests: ~ Rob S. (The Futon Alliance) ~ Violet (Gender Biased Reviews ~ Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum)
SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST: We were joined this week by a very last minute Special Guest: acclaimed writer (Image Comics/Marvel, Young Avengers)Kieron Gillen! Kieron is also responsible for his own self-published projects, including the fantastic book Phonogram (“One of the few truly essential comics of 2006.”, Warren Ellis) and his recent release The Wicked & The Divine (issue #2, landing imminently).
Kieron joined us for a short spell in-between work on this second issue – we were very lucky to have him for the time he’s gave! He talked about his first journeys to San Diego, the experiences he had as an Invited Exhibitor and what it's like to be on the other side of the table on the Exhibitor Floor. A very entertaining guest and we'd like to thank Kieron for joining us!
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Each week, if you have anything you’d like to have discussed in the show, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A feature in the Google+ Event page or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)
The Cup O’ Tea with…’ Show is a ’round table’ event which means we don’t have a fixed panel of guests – if there is anybody YOU would like to see take part, let us know about someone who is passionate about SDCC that you’d like to see on any future episodes between now and the Con.
(And, of course, if you are a SDCC/pop culture blogger and want to directly take part in the Hangout, please DM +An Englishman In San Diego , at least ONE DAY prior to the Hangout going live, and we’ll arrange for you to take part. Bring your own hot beverage…!)
Hope you enjoy this episode!
A Cup O’ Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin’ Comic-Con… (8th June 2014 - Forty-Five Days to SDCC 2014)
This is the weekly SDCC Hangout On Air, taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard discusses the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE – viewers interacted online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard was joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
As well as the weekly news updates and exclusives news, this weeks main topic was 'Attending Con As A SDCC Virgin!'. Viewers were invited to interact with the show via the Q&A page as part of the Google+ Event, as well as on Twitter, using the hashtag #SDCCvirgin - we had some great questions! In the conversation, we talked about: •What advice our Special Guests would give to themselves as first timers. •What first-timers can expect from attending San Diego Comic-Con •What attendees of any experience can do to physically prepare themselves (featuring some helpful advice from our Special Guest, Jeff Mueller (The Mighty Jerd)). •...and much more!
This week, we were joined by a whole host of Special Guests, including show regulars Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI), Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie), Tina (@syzlynn/Red Hot Diva) and Angie (The Nerdy Girls). adding to this already impressive line-up were this seasons debut guests Tony B. Kim (Crazy 4 Comic Con) and Jeff Mueller (The Mighty Jerd).
As always, we took questions from our live audience on the Google+ Event Page and social media – we’d like to thank everyone who took part. See you all again next Sunday!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc0TNeH6mQg
A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego: Talkin' Comic-Con... (1st June 2014 - Fifty-Two Days to SDCC 2014)
This is the weekly SDCC Hangout On Air, taking place every Sunday (5.30pm GMT / 9.30am PST / 12.30pm EDT) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, aka An Englishman In San Diego.
Every week, Leonard discusses the San Diego Comic-Con news of the last seven days LIVE - viewers interacted online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC ) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard was joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!
This weeks topics, on the show: Follow My Leader - the online community and how they help (and hinder) Follow-up from the Conversation with David Glanzer (30th May 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XERH1eMPoc) Comic-Con Exclusives - the wish list The Comic-Con Checklist - what do you need to do? and much more!
This week, we were joined by a whole host of Special Guests, including a bunch of new faces, joining some already good friends: making their debut alongside Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum) and Christopher Sully (The Nerd Fu) were John Bienick (N3rd Link), Tina (Red Hot Diva), and Mark Searby (writer/columnist)
As always, we took questions from our live audience on the Google+ Event Page and social media - we'd like to thank everyone who took part. See you all again next Sunday!
An Englishman In San Diego presents: A Conversation with David Glanzer (Director of Press & Public Relations, Comic-Con International) (30th May 2014)
Moderated by Leonard Sultana, this was a special opportunity for the public face of Comic-Con International - David Glanzer - to interact directly with attendees and fans of this incredible event.
With eight weeks to go until this years San Diego Comic-Con, plans are afoot to make 2014 one of the most epic and memorable Cons to date. News and updates are starting to trickle in about what attendees can expect this July. However, questions are already being raised about the future: how CCI will manage badge sales for future Cons, the relationship the Con continues to develop with the city of San Diego, and the future of Comic-Con when the current contract with the Convention Centre expires.
This is an interview conducted by Leonard Sultana for An Englishman In San Diego, on Friday 18th April 2014, and is another in a series of interviews titled ‘Icons Of Con’! Now, that might seem like a rather grand title but we feel that the subjects that we get to talk to – con commentators, comics industry insiders and pop culture celebrities – are worthy of the title: those who return to San Diego each July, not only as invited guests but also as dedicated fans, just like us.
After our first interview subject, journalist/writer/SDCC panel host Geoff Boucher, spoke to is, he had such a great time that he recommended a number of his friends to talk to me, including this episodes guest, life-long comics fan, executive producer of the modern era of Batman movies and long time Comic-Con attendee, MICHAEL USLAN.
Now, two things frustrated me about this interview: one, time constraints – and technical limitations on Michael’s part! – meant this took place as a transatlantic phone interview. We try to run these as Google Hangouts which allows me to see the face of the person I’m talking to and, hearing how animated Michael got during this interview, it would’ve been lovely to see that on screen.
Secondly, the job that pays the bills when this interview took place for me is I work as a DJ on an evening and, when Michael was free to do this interview, it was late afternoon GMT and really only left me twenty or so minutes to talk to him. As it happens, I gladly ran late for my evenings gig as the time just flew by, listening to Michael’s stories of attending the first con’s on the planet as a boy growing up, meeting his personal heroes and eventually being able to bring ‘his’ Batman of the Big Screen to San Diego for the first time.
Speaking to Michael Uslan, this is ‘ICONS OF CON’.
The impending Badge Sale for SDCC Pre-Registration Attendees will no doubt set the template for General Badge Sales throughout 2014. We've already had updates announced by Comic-Con International of changes introduced to how Badges can be bought in this Sale, presenting a number of pressing questions as to how this can affect those wanting to attend this years Con in July.
To that end, An Englishman In San Diego hosted a Hangout On Air on our Google+ page on Saturday 25th January 2014 at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT with some of the finest members of the SDCC online fan community, discussing these CCI changes and what we can expect in the coming months.
The Hangout featured Special Guests: Alyssa Franks (Friends Of CCI Forum), Megan Gotch (The Nerdy Girlie), and Tony B. Kim (Crazy 4 Comic-Con: Barb S. (When Nerds Attack was due to join us but, thanks to some technical issues, that couldn't happen this time round - next time, hopefully...!)
In the past, we've been able to have David Glanzer (Comic-Con International, Director of Press & Public Relations); however, David's office stated that "...[he will be unavailable] until after the Sale, as we are currently getting ready." In light of recent Badge Sale changes, his absence is now completely understandable.
We'd like to thank everyone who took part in the Hangout, along with everyone who watched live - you can watch back on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ItjTIKfs8 and continue the conversation on the Hangout's Event Page on Google+: https://plus.google.com/events/cqo83n2u8su3tvluoghhqkj8s2s
The San Diego Comic-Con G+ Community hosted a Hangout On Air with Steven Johnson, VP of Public Affairs for the San Diego Convention Center, to discuss the recent approval of the San Diego Coastal Commission to the expansion plans. and it's effect on the San Diego Comic-Con.
This important ruling was the last remaining requirement for the expansion to go forward with the expansion. These are exciting times and this, obviously, means a great deal to the city of San Diego - for us fans of Comic-Con International, it's also a very exciting development for the future of the Con. We shall discussed how this ruling affects the Con in its current commitment to the Center, how the Con will run while the construction is under way and the future of Comic-Con in San Diego.
This Hangout took place at Wednesday 23rd October, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, and was moderated by Community Moderator Leonard Sultana ('An Englishman In San Diego' / @EnglishmanSDCC)
This is a recording of a Hangout On Air, hosted by The San Diego Comic-Con G+ Community, with CCI's Director of Press & Public Relations, David Glanzer, talking about the recent approval of the San Diego Coastal Commission to the expansion plans of the San Diego Convention Center.
This important ruling was the last remaining requirement for the expansion to go forward. These are exciting times and this, obviously, means a great deal to the city of San Diego and to the future plans of Comic-Con International. We discussed how this ruling affects the Con in its current commitment to the Center, how the Con will run while the construction is under way and the future of Comic-Con in San Diego.
This Hangout took place at Friday 18th October 2013 and was moderated by Community Moderator Leonard Sultana ('An Englishman In San Diego').