We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
Our friends in the Star Trek fan community have posted a new fan production on YouTube. This one is from Starfleet Studios and The Federation Files with Glen Wolfe, Michael King and even Scott Johnson. The poster for the fan production is above and it is called His Name is Mudd. So all the Star Trek and Science Fiction fans we have have some fun by checking out His Name is Mudd:
Didi is letting our listeners check out her music video for the single “Tell Me Why” featuring Geo Da Silva. The single is pure pop dance music, which as all of you know I really enjoy. For me this makes me want to just get up and move the body. The rhythm is right were it needs to be and not to over bearing and Didi’s voice blends in with it nicely, since her voice isn’t being over powered. When Geo Da Silva comes in for his feature performance it rolls in smoothly and doesn’t disrupt the flow of the single, really good job with this. Now the music video. Not quite sure what the director was going for here. With the rhythm of “Tell Me Why” I expected this to be a high energy video, but the director decided to have Didi and her entourage are kind of stiff and when Geo comes in you feel the energy spike and have a fun feel. To me the video should have had this fun energy feel to it through out, but like I said director’s decision there and it might work for others. This is a fun upbeat song so you need to have a listen to Didi’s “Tell Me Why”, featuring Geo Da Silva, with her music video through her YouTube channel – Richard:
Keanu Reeves is reprising his role of John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 2, out in 2017. This looks like it’s a straight up action film and be for warned I don’t know if his dog is killed again or not. However, you do get a Matrix flashback with this trailer and I know I’m not the only one that does. I liked the first one well enough so I’ll check this one out as well just to see. Anyway here’s the trailer through MovieClips Trailers YouTube channel:
Ben Talmi, recently signed with Communion Records, is sharing his lyric video, for his single “Play”, with our listeners. This single starts out sounding like a type of lullaby feel to it and then the chorus takes you into a more pop beat, but still at a slower rhythm. When you watch the lyric video, individuals with seizures might be aware that the way the video is spliced together it has kind of a strobe effect. Also with the video, and I wonder if this was intentional because the way the song feels, when you get to the chorus many will see the influence of Sesame Street with the pronunciation shadows. Here’s Ben Talmi’s “Play” lyric video through his YouTube channel – Richard:
Alright Star Wars fans here is the next trailer for Rogue One as well as the movie poster featured above. This time we get more into the story and for me it looks good. Check it out through the Star Wars channel on YouTube:
Rod Melancon has sent us information about his upcoming tour dates which will be starting October 22 in Austin, Texas. Rod has a mixture of rock/americana in his style of play. So check out the flyer above and see when he might be playing in your area to mark your calendars for an evening of musical storytelling. Here is Rod’s music video for his single “Lights of Carencro” from his YouTube channel again for you to get a feel for this music — Richard:
Ep 58 ComicPop Visits with the cast and crew of Star Trek Fan Production “Melbourne” Pt 1
ComicPop takes a trip down to Oklahoma City to Starbase Studios to be on set for the filming of Melbourne, a Star Trek Fan Film Production. While there we were able to visit with some of the cast and crew of the production. This and the forth coming parts of our Melbourne Visits series where recorded while filming was taking place so you will hear background noises like fans, bells, people working, and other noises as we recorded, but that just adds to the experience. For our first visit we have: Paul Lewis; Ronald Seipel; Carly Shibby; Shaun Stillwell; Brittany Wilson; and Reshelle Warren. Thanks to everyone and especially to Vance Major and Jeremy Minard for allowing us down during their filming we had a great time.
Music clips used in this episode:
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmEzu6xVMA-nzyEK5qBsyA – ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel
https://www.facebook.com/Shadowstormstudios/?fref=ts – ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Modelsbaskets/?fref=ts – Paul Lewis’ Facebook Page for Studio 739 Models & Baskets
https://www.facebook.com/tate2167/?fref=ts – Ronald Seipel’s Facebook Page for RPS Custom Models
https://www.facebook.com/SparkyCosplay/?fref=ts – Brittany Wilson’s Facebook Page for Sparky Cosplay
https://www.facebook.com/LadyOfTheDarkness94?fref=ts – Reshelle Warren’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/vance.major – Vance Major’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/ThePerfectPursuit/?fref=ts – Perfect Pursuit’s Facebook Page
http://www.thekiltedman.com/ – Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man’s website.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Gurnsey-The-Kilted-Man/186585271368053?ref=ts&fref=ts – Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man’s Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.
REN delivers a nice smooth pop single with “Into the Unknown”. The single isn’t over bearing and has a catchy rhythm to it that just flows over the listener. The music video is fun to watch as well with all the color that pops out at the viewer. Very nice all the way around. So be sure to check out REN’s music video for “Into the Unknown” through her YouTube channel – Richard:
Our friend Russell Emanuel has had a Kickstarter campaign to help fund his latest film The Assassin’s Apprentice that star Robert Picardo (Star Trek fame), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek fame), and Tarah Paige. Their goal was reached and they are now in a stretch goal campaign for additional funding that will assist in them being able to make the best film they can. Check out their campaign video and if you would like to be a part of making a film possible head on over to their Kickstarter page here ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/innomagic/the-assassins-apprentice-0 ):
Shikobi is delivering a hard rock feel to our listeners, with a touch of grunge mixed in with their single “Alive”. The single has a driving beat that puts the music right in the listeners face. Shikobi is here and they want to let everyone know. The instrumentals are on point, with the vocals having that trademark raspy sound to them that most will quickly identify with in the hard rock/grunge scene. The group has debuted their EP, Pull The Trigger, and you can pick it up from your digital vendors. Here’s Shikobi’s single “Alive” through SoundCloud – Richard: