Comic-con 2008: All eyes watching “Watchmen”

July 26, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Director Zack Snyder tried to stay as true to the original story as a two-and-a-half-hour movie can to a 416 page novel.

“Making a movie about the war on terror and [modern politics] seemed really wrong in a lot of ways to me,” said Snyder. “It’s cooler if people go, ‘Oh hey, this makes me think,’ instead of me telling people what to think.”

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Comic-con 2008: EA and DC create Mirror’s Edge comic book

July 26, 2008   Leave a Comment  

SAN DIEGO — Electronic Arts Inc.’s DICE studio announced Thursday that it would team with DC Comics to create a limited run comic book adaptation of their upcoming Mirror’s Edge action adventure game. “The characters have really come alive in the game, and we are pleased that we will be able to add to the [...]

Comic-con 2008: Hulk vs. Wolverine was a treat

July 26, 2008   Leave a Comment  

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — It’s coming out on DVD in January, but we got the chance to screen the upcoming Marvel/Lionsgate animated feature “Hulk vs. Wolverine” on Thursday. [...]

Comic-con 2008: The Twilight movie will be amazing

July 25, 2008   5 Comments  

There is no need to worry, Twilight fans.

The comics of the con

July 25, 2008   1 Comment  

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Attention “Twilight” fans, in addition to movies, music and video games, there’s something else at Comic-con that you may be interested in.

Comic books.

Okay, let’s be realistic, maybe they won’t be interested in comic books, but millions are, it’s the reason why Comic-con exists and we can’t get enough of it.

With the first full day of the con behind us, here’s a look at some of the best non-major label comics that have caught my eye so far at the sold out 2008 San Diego Comic-con International. [...]

Comic-con 2008: Let there be Gambit

July 25, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Hugh Jackman seemed just as excited as we all are after the resounding applause for Gambit.

Comic-con 2008: Disney unveils Tron 2, Jeff Bridges to return

July 25, 2008   Leave a Comment  

SAN DIEGO — At the end of its afternoon presentation in the main hall, Disney showed a teaser trailer for Tron 2 (TR2N). The trailer shows the blue guy and the yellow guy racing until the yellow guy cuts off blue, sending him into his yellow race trail and off into oblivion. Then we see [...]

Tanino ristorante bar

July 20, 2008   1 Comment  

A beautifully designed Italian restaurant and top-shelf bar. It’s perfect for dinner for two, dinner for the family or in this case, a quick escape while my co-worker goes shopping for a new outfit across the street.

Get your California fruit — and your vitamin C

June 2, 2008   Leave a Comment  

(ARA) – California peaches, plums and nectarines are good sources of vitamin C. And they’re delicious. Vitamin C is essential for healthy teeth and gums, aids in the absorption of iron and helps maintain connective tissue health which is important for defending against infection. Peaches and nectarines provide 15 percent of the recommended Daily Value [...]