Sports Page Blog: The Stanley Cup Finals!

Quick blog to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, which begin tonight.

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have their two superstars in Crosby and Malkin, but my hometown team, The Detroit Red Wings, have shown to me that they have enough depth and experience to hold them off.

Wings in 6.

Go Wings!!!!!!

Comic Con 2008; Looking Back, Part 4

Hey again.

Again, it's been ages since I've posted here, but I'd at least owe you guys the chance to finish up the recap of my trip last year to San Diego for Comic Con. So here's Part 4:

On Friday (July 25), me, Lance and Tim again made the trek out to the Convention Center, not as early as was the case the day before, but still made an early start. After grabbing something to eat, I made it out to the Film School panel for Day 2. After learning some more of the tricks from those who've been able to make their independent movies, I again headed down to the exhibit floor to check out some of the booths.

Then, after grabbing some lunch, came the first highlight of the day: attending the panel for the big screen remake of "The WolfMan" movie. It was cool to see not only the film's stars, Benicio DelToro and Emily Blunt, talk about the film, but also seeing Rick Baker, who's not only one of the greatest makeup effect artists ever (An American Werewolf in London, The Nutty Professor flicks, Planet of the Apes, etc.) but he's also doing the effects work for this movie as well.

Rick Baker, Emily Blount, and Benicio DelToro talk about the WolfMan remake.

As an added treat, we got to see the trailer for the movie as well. One thing I can say about this, based on what I saw from the trailer, this won't be like the original flick as far as carnage goes. Now the original film, even though it's cheesy by today's standards, was the first werewolf film I've ever seen and I hold it in a very high regard. So I'm looking forward to seeing how this remake will pay homage. Since I've seen this panel, the film's been pushed back not once but twice, to where it'll hit theatres in November. Hopefully the delays will be worth it.

After that panel ended, I stayed in the same room as the panel for "The Spirit" movie took over. Now, at the time, this was a very highly anticipated film, b ased on the classic comic with Frank Miller, the man behind "Sin City" and "The Dark Knight Returns" comics, directing the big screen version. He was there, along with many of the cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht (who plays the Spirit) and Jamie King.

Star Gabriel Macht and director Frank Miller at the Spirit movie panel.

"The Man" himself, Samuel L. Jackson.

We got to see clips of the movie and some interesting feedback from the cast. Samuel L., of course, was very very funny. And even though the panel was good, it wasn't enough to make me see the film when it came out over the holidays last year. And as it turned out, the movie bombed big time. So, maybe it was a good thing I went with my first instinct.

After grabbing some lunch and hitting the exhibit halls again, I tried to check out some other panels, first for Fox's 24 and then for SciFi's Sanctuary, but the lines were too long and both were filled to the rim, so I couldn't get in. I did luck out though and checked out the panel for another show I watch, Fox's Prison Break. That was cool, hearing the cast talk about what turned out to be the show's final season.

Afterwards, I met back up with Lance and Tim and we grabbed some dinner at a unique little place that had a 50's diner setting and menu. The food was great and the chocolate milkshakes, made with real ice cream, were to die for.

Overall, another good day at the Con.

Coming up: getting lost at the Con, getting left and meeting up with Chuck.