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I know it's only a trailer but frankly this looks hilarious.

https://youtu.be/r41n7dOcEf0

Watched it last night and I still can't stop laughing at the "dicks" exchange.

So the title comes from a James Bond film title generator and they seem to be saddled with making this a sequel to one of, if not, the poorest Craig Bonds.

https://youtu.be/wzubcjYeTVQ

But it does look smart and sexy with a great cast and some stupid stunts (which you gotta assume they did for reals). And top marks for the final image referencing the gun barrel that opens Bond movies.

I've ended up with a Windows X laptop and, as my faithful, old Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is grinding slower and slower these days, I thought I'd see if I could read comics on the new laptop.

However the 2000ad app for the laptop, seems to be, in effect, just the ability to buy the comics and doesn't seem to have a reader. It only seems to download in PDF format which then I can only seem to load and read in browsers like Chrome.  Which don't seem to have the ability to "flip" pages.

So what's the best reader for a Windows laptop that will read pdf? Or is there a way to get them in CBZ format (or other) and pay a couple of quid for a reader> And if so, any recommendations?

Can't find a thread about this but, considering how many people said they would pay to see a Momoa Aquaman movie after the averageness of Justice League, here is an extended spoilers trailer:

https://youtu.be/0KRQ9zXujwY

Momoa never quite manages to deliver anything that matches his charisma but that shot of the sub being lifted into the sunlight is why we have superhero movies.

I'd like to show my local Drama Group that posters don't need to be created in multi-coloured clipart and text boxes! Sadly, I have the design flair of a colour blind hedgehog in a bag.

Ultimately, my goal is to get a thing going with the local School so that their art and design students can work with us. They get design experience and pieces for their folio and we get good posters! (Win-win! I believe this sort of collaboration with local groups is part of the Curriculum for Excellence).

But before I try get this organised, I was hoping one of you clever lot might take on of our exiting posters and make it look lovely by way of example. I won't use the work as anything other than an example.

Payment: A six pack of decent beer? I'll either get you at a Con or get it delivered to you.

Anybody willing and able to help?

Down Ayrshire way this Saturday with Tom Grant, Al Ewing, Tom Foster and other comic artist and writing guests in attendance. Also plenty of comic and superhero themed toy and craft stalls (and my wee brother's custom Nerf stall - the Monkeytron Collective) so ideal chance to get some Christmas presents.

http://bigglasgowcomic.com/event/killie-comic-con/

So where is this currently, legally available?

I've decided not to do Glasgow but will instead head to Moniaive Monitor on Saturday 10th June.

I'll be taking the car so if anybody wants a lift from Glasgow, let me know.

I've a chance to catch up with some of the Lynch I have missed at the GFT this month... but probably only manage the one movie.

So which should it be?

LOST HIGHWAY or MULHOLLAND DRIVE?

(I've seen all the other ones they are showing - except for TWIN PEAKS: THE MISSING BITS but I can't recall enough about TWIN PEAKS to make that a worthwhile investment of my time).

Anybody going to this?  They have a movie Lawmaster apparently.

I know most of you will be still glowing from the 40th birthday party but I'll be through on Saturday 18th so if anybody fancies meeting for a couple of pints, let me know. 

http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove/exhibitions/Pages/Frank-Quitely-The-Art-of-Comics.aspx

So this looks like a great excuse for another aborted attempt at a get together.

Let's start by noting who is interested in coming along and then we can work out a date. We have a six month window for this so should be able to manage one or two dates that mean different gangs can turn up.

My thoughts for the sort of day would be:
1100 - Meet at Gallery for a coffee
1115 to 1215 - wander round exhibition
1215 to 1230 - gift shop
1230 to 1400 - the 78 for lunch and beer
1400 until going home time - a West end pub crawl.

Or something like that but better.

So who is in?

Have we got a thread that talks about different artists influencesInfluences?

I've just been to an Alphonse Mucha exhibition at Kelvingrove and, probably just in my head,  all the way through I kept thinking "Frazer Irving".

I will be heading along to this to help my little brother out on his Monkeytron Collective stall.  Why not pop by and say hi.


(And buy a Lawgiver styled nerf blaster)


We put together a small collage of what you will see at Capital Sci fi Con 2016!
Movie/Tv Guests, Comic Guests, Movie Cars, Tardis, Daleks, Jabba the Hutt, Speeder Bike, Owls of Harry Potter, Iron Man Display Pod, Thor's Hammer, Stage Talks, Art Tables, How to Draw with Tanya Roberts, Cosplay Competitions, Retro Gaming, Trade Tables, Gerry Anderson Display, Star Wars Edinburgh Invasion Art Exhibit, Costume Groups, Photography Suite, Guest Photoshoots, Guest Signings.
Now tell me you have got your tickets????

On sale until 9pm Sunday 21st of February then on door sales Only!
www.capitalscificon.co.uk

I'm rereading this at the moment.

And because (take away my geek card) I think books are more valid when you make a cool film or tv show out of them, I'm wondering what to pick up.

I have a soft spot for the Lynch version despite its many flaws. Is there a good bluray with juicy extras and deleted scenes?

And what about the TV mini-series?

Plus how cool is it to say MUAD'DIB.

Go on, try it on for size.

I can't remember if we have a thread for this.

Anybody else going?

It'll be my first day back off the wagon.

http://www.foliosociety.com/book/CSR/casino-royale

So this looks like about as good a match as you could get.

So apparently it's moving to the Concert Hall next year so everything will be under one roof.

CCA will still be 'a hub' showing films and stuff In the run up.

Sounds like good news to me - especially for those who were stuck up in the art school.

Excelsior! As they say.

[Space:1999]

Annoyed that, twelve days back, I missed the 16th anniversary of our moon blasting out of orbit, I thought I'd check out some Space:1999 stuff.

I recall (and I haven't watched it since I was a kid so could be wrong)  absolutely loving Season 1 as a kid - oddly I liked Season 2 less even though, if I recall, it had more monstery stuff in it and was a bit more run down corridors.

So I watched Episode 1: Breakaway and actually quite enjoyed it. 

The Production Design (and effects) are pretty much top-notch and still mostly stand-up. The pacing is a little off but, hey, that's how they did telly back then. 

Things I didn't remember: 

• The whole focus on the planet "Meta" and how that might be a home for them.
  The whole "space radiation madness" plot which led to the blast off.
  Philip Madoc!
  How interchangeable all the leads are: they struggle to display much emotion and characterisation apart from the avuncular Barry Morse. 
  How little effort they make to try get back to earth. "Oh, we blasted out of orbit. The computer says we're screwed. Never mind." was about the level of it. They could have at least shown an effort by earth to reach them or vice versa.
  How completely stupid the concept is. But, fuck it, I ran with it.
  How, if you didn't know what the concept was, and if they hadn't given it away in the titeles, you'd have been suckered into it being a space mystery stopping us starting a Star Trek mission and then "Bang! Bloody hell! The whole moon has gone"

Things I did remember:

• How fucking cool is the "electroknux" style phaser and the Eagle!
  As much as I love the Enterprise and the Millenium Falcon, the Eagle is gorgeous piece of design. Possibly my favourite spaceship as a child (until the real Shuttle came along).

I shall be watching more. Which season is it that has an alien beastie in the back of an Eagle?  And when do Christopher Lee and Brian Blessed turn up.

Oh and any good "Making Of" documentaries that people would recommend? 

[TL: DNR version]

Is there a setting that I can use so that I don't see when friends comment on other people's stuff (who I am not friends with). Can I tailor it to JUST taht one friend or will it impact all?

TL: DNR version
A friend of a friend keeps posting the most dreadful islamophobic shite under the guise of being concerned about christians and jews. She comments on it and I see it.
I really don't have the time, energy or smarts to go the source and challenge this person.
I should probably just unfriend her (her religous views also make her more than a little homophobic) but still have to see her and hubby and child in real social situations. 
So, for now, ignoring it is my preferred option.

This is on in Glasgow at Braehead arena this weekend (22nd and 23rd August).

Dave Prose will be there (probably) and so will Jeremy Bulloch (probably) and Michael Biehn (probably).

Jim Alexander will also be there.

As will I (definitely) helping my little brother man his Monkeytron Collective stall.

Drop by and see us.