Tag: Michael Rooker

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Extended Trailer

Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel

The geek universe is buzzing at light speed after a lucky few experienced an IMAX preview of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy with more action, more classic rock and roll and a first look at Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) as blue-skinned warrior Yondu.

 

For the rest of us mere mortals here’s an extended look (aka trailer #3 via CBM trailers) as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) declares the “losers” of the universe and attempts to rally his fellow criminals into uniting against the threat of Ronan (Lee Pace) while sparring in hilarious exchanges with Rocket (Bradley Cooper.)

 

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Extended Trailer

Michael Rooker Joins Guardians of the Galaxy

Avengers #167 courtesy Marvel.com
Avengers #167 courtesy Marvel.com

Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) has joined the cast of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy according to Deadline. Rooker is playing Yondu. This raises a lot of questions.

The blue skinned alien archer was one of the founding members of the original Guardians who appeared in the classic Avengers comics of the 1970’s and for a while they team has their own series.

The Guardians concept was rebooted in the 21st century comics to star Star-Lord, Continue reading Michael Rooker Joins Guardians of the Galaxy

Fan Expo Vancouver for Virgins!

Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend.com
Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend.com

Attention Pacific Northwest geeks! If you missed out on Emerald City Comicon or just can’t get enough then get ready to head north on April 20th and 21st for Fan Expo Vancouver! This is the second major comicon for the beautiful British Columbia city where many sci-fi films are shows are filmed. Since my Comicon for Virgins helped some first time Seattle fans enjoy Emerald City Comicon here’s an updated version that might inspire you to head north!

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Michael Rooker at Fan Expo Vancouver!

Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead courtesy AMC and Emerald City Comicon
Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead courtesy AMC

Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon of The Walking Dead) will join the cast of celebrities at Fan Expo Vancouver. Rooker has appeared in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Slither and video games like and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Rooker will be on hand to meet Vancouver fans on both Saturday and Sunday.

Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead) has had to cancel his appearance due to a conflict with the premiere of a new film at Tribeca Film Fest but he thanks his ‘big brother Merle’ for stepping in.

Fan Expo Vancouver is April 20-21, 2013. Rooker joins the stellar roster of stars including Stan Lee, Nichelle Nichols, Sean Astin, Michael Hogan and cast members of Continuum.

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(Op/Ed: I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Rooker at Emerald City Comicon and he was amazing to his fans!)

The Walking Dead Surprise at ECCC

photo by Josh Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM
photo by Josh Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM

Fans of The Walking Dead could feast at Emerald City Comicon this weekend in Seattle!

Danai Gurira (Michonne) and Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon) were among the celebrity guests at the eleventh annual event. Fans and these two stars got a surprise in Saturday’s Talking Dead panel when artist Charlie Adlard joined the actors on stage during the Q & A.

Thanks for photographer Josh Lewis of KOMONEWS.COM and Seattle Pulp for capturing this moment while I was in the audience cheering with the other deadheads!

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THE WALKING DEAD Star MICHAEL ROOKER at Emerald City Comicon!

 

Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead courtesy AMC and Emerald City Comicon
Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead courtesy AMC and Emerald City Comicon

Emerald City Comicon saved one big surprise in the final week before this year’s big event! Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon) of The Walking Dead on AMC. is the final celebrity guest announced for the 11th annual convention! Rooker is a veteran character actor with a resume that includes Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Cliffhanger, Tombstone and The Sixth Day.

Rooker’s role as the zombie killing redneck you love to hate is what will be driving hordes of fans to ECCC for a chance to meet “Merle.”  Rooker will join co-star and previously announced guest Continue reading THE WALKING DEAD Star MICHAEL ROOKER at Emerald City Comicon!