Tag: Battlestar Galactica

Emerald City Comicon: This Geek’s Odyssey Day 2

Stormtroopers keep the crowd in line at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  My second day at Emerald City Comicon in Seattle was packed with geek fun, great moments and exclusives. Any tiredness from day one was suddenly gone as we got the signal to enter the hall after an hour plus wait packed among hundreds of fans.

 

Robert Kirkman get a thank you gift from a fan at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  I immediately raced to the Image/Skybound booth for a chance at getting a ticket to get an autograph from Robert Kirkman, the creator and Executive Producer of The Walking Dead.  His story is a geek dream come true. A few cons ago you waited a little while to get his autograph. Now he’s got a hit television series, successful imprint producing hit after hit series, has several con panels dedicated to his work, and you need a ticket for an autograph. Ask any of Kirkman’s fans and you’ll agree he’s earned all his success.

 

Multiple lines for several media stars at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

 

Edward James Olmos from his panel at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com, photo by Cliff Olmstead

I descended into lower level where eager geeks lined up for autographs and photo opportunities with their favorite sci-fi celebrities from television and movies (for a fee.) Edward James Olmos was my number one. The veteran actor of Blade Runner and Admiral William Adama on Battlestar Galactica had a rugged but regal presence. I chose the cast photo and he signed along with writing the quote “Roll the Hard Six…So Say We All…” Admiral Adama. I’m rarely speechless but I finally expressed my love of his performance and the episodes he directed. A handshake, smile and exchange back and I think I was floating, glowing and certainly grinning as I walked away and down the exit line. Fellow Galactica followers still in line smiled back at me knowing their upcoming moment with the Admiral could be just as satisfying.

 

A young trooper at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  The 501st is a Northwest group of Star Wars fans who dress up like the iconic characters and take fan photos for donations. After years of trying to meet up with him I finally saw Chewbacca! I’ve always wanted a photo with the coolest Wookie in the galaxy. Luckily this Chewbacca was visiting from the Oregon branch of the 501st.  A big win on my geek checklist!

 

Chewie Rules! at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  Terry and Rachel Dodson (X-Men, Defenders) Clay Mann (X-Men Legacy) Chris Burnham (Batman Inc) Brian Wood (X-Men, Northlanders) Matt Whitlock and Shane Houghton (Peanuts) Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) were the creators on my quest for autographs and exclusive prints.

  A big thank you to DC Comics who gave away so many free issues, posters, buttons and swag. Once again, I had great timing with Dustin Nguyen (Batman, Batman Beyond) offering free sketches for a brief time. I had Chris Burnham sketch Batgirl the day before so I kept it in the Bat family. I was thrilled with Nguyen’s sketch of the Huntress.

Iron Fist raises his hands for a question at a panel at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  Marvel definitely offered their fans access to top talent: Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Rick Remender, Dan Slott were among the writers answering fan questions and giving teases about the future of Avengers, X-Men and Spider-Man in multiple panels.

 

Marvel favorites at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

  Saturday is always the busiest day with a variety of panels and the most cosplay since the big costume competition is that night. From popular choices like Avengers, Batman, Superman to rare surprises like Dazzler (from the disco era) and the worlds of Star Wars, Trek, and Firefly. Saturday was a star packed, panel filled and costumed crazy day at Emerald City Comicon. The fun doesn’t slow on Sunday with more photo ops, signings and more.

  Stay tuned for most posts including a gallery of costumed craziness!

 

Battlestar Galactica Blood and Chrome Trailer!

 

Luke Pasqualino courtesy IMDB

io9 posted the what’s being called a trailer for the Battlestar Galactica prequel Blood and Chrome. The story follows a young William Adama (played by Luke Pasqualino) in the first Cylon War. io9 reports SyFy ‘demoted’ the mini-series from television to the web. Take a look and see!

 

So Say We All? Should SyFy put this back on the network? The song used with the trailer is perfect. It’s Trent Reznor’s remake of “Immigrant Song” he made for the U.S. version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which makes me suspect this could be a fan trailer or an in-house trailer not meant for the public. Regardless, the images looks great and I’m in!

Special Note: The man who played Admiral Adama, Edward James Olmos, will be appearing at Emerald City Comicon on Friday, March 30th.

First Look Katee Sackhoff in “RIDDICK”

Katee Sackhoff in Riddick courtesy Universal

  Sci Fi Fan Fave Katee Sackhoff hits the big screen in Riddick. We’re getting our first look at Sackhoff as Dahl, a mercenary after Vin Diesel’s title character courtesy Diesel.

 Sackhoff will be discussing Riddick and her role as Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica at Emerald City Comicon in just a few weeks.

 Thanks to Diesel and SciFiMania.

Edward James Olmos at Emerald City Comicon

Edward James Olmos as Commander William Adama in Battlestar Galactica

  A huge announcement from Emerald City Comicon! Edward James Olmos will be appearing on Friday, March 30th only at the Seattle event.

  Science fiction fans know Olmos as Commander Adama in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and Gaff in Blade Runner. Olmos was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Stand and Deliver and an Emmy for his role on Miami Vice and recently joined Dexter.

This is a reason to cheer! “So Say We All!”