Archive for the ‘Fantasy’ Category
Voltron: Interview with Dynamite’s Brandon Thomas
Posted: April 13, 2012 in Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, VoltronTags: Alex Ross, Anime, Brandon Thomas, comic books, Dynamite Entertainment, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Voltron
By Todd Matthy
For readers in the Chicago area, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is taking place in the North Building at McCormick Place.Voltron will have a heavy presence there at booth #430 and a panel called “Form Blazing Comics” taking place on Saturday at 3:15 in room S401abc.
One of the panel’s participants is Brandon Thomas, the writer on Dynamite’s Voltron comic book. He’s taken the franchise in a very interesting direction. I recently spoke to Brandon about the direction he’s leading Voltron down. Warning there are SPOILERS for those who are waiting for the trade. (more…)
Voltron at Comic Con: Voltron Force with Brian Smith, Traci Todd, and Jacob Chabot
Posted: April 6, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, VoltronTags: Brian Smith, Viz Comics, Voltron, Voltron Force, World Events Productions
By Todd Matthy
The major spoke in the wheel that is Voltron’s revival is the brand new series “Voltron Force” currently airing on Nicktoons. Like many animated series “Voltron Force” has a comic book tie-in thanks to Viz Publishing. Written by former Marvel Editor/Stuff of Legend writer Brian Smith with art work by Jacob Chabot, the first in a series of graphic novels has hit comic book stores this week. So what can we expect from this series. I talked to Brian Smth, Jacob Chabot, and editor Traci Todd at New York Comic Con to find out. (more…)
Voltron at Comic Con: Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamite Entertainment
Posted: March 3, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Transformers, TV, VoltronTags: Alex Ross, Anime, Dynamite Entertainment, New York Comic Con 2011, Voltron
By Todd Matthy
With Voltron # 3 (see above) on sale at comic stores everywhere, I thought I’d share with you my interview with Nick Barrucci, the President of Dynamite Entertainment, the publisher of the “Voltron” comic book. We discuss the book’s direction and the prospects of the giant robot crossover we ALL want to see. (more…)
The Ice Queen in Golden Visions Magazine
Posted: February 27, 2012 in Book Excerpts, Fantasy, Fiction, Links, Literature, Novels, Science Fiction, Short StoriesTags: Fairy tales, Fantasy, Golden Visions, Horror, Magazines, Short Fiction, The Gunslinger, The Ice Queen, The Snow Queen
“Friendship is tested in this chilling tale of love, betrayal and more…”
Hello everybody. Thank you very much for supporting the release of “The Skull King” in Exiles Magazine.
My second short story, “The Ice Queen” just got published in the literary magazine, “Golden Visions.”
You can purchase a print copy for $10.00 or a digital copy for $1.50 at the Golden Visions website.
Click below to read a short excerpt. (more…)
Voltron at Comic Con: Bob Koplar
Posted: February 23, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, VoltronTags: Anime, Carrie Keagan, Interviews, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2011, Voltron, Voltron Force, World Events Productions
By Todd Matthy
You may not know Bob Koplar, but as Vice-President of World Events Productions, he is one of the most important figures behind the revival of “Voltron” and the creation of “Voltron Force.”
With new “Voltron Force” episodes beginning February 29th at 8:00 pm on Nicktoons, I present to you this interview with Bob Koplar from New York Comic Con. (more…)
The Skull King
Posted: February 1, 2012 in Book Excerpts, Fantasy, Fiction, Links, Literature, Science Fiction, Short StoriesTags: Exiles Magazine, The Skull King
My short story, “The Skull King” has been published in the first issue of the online literary magazine, Exiles. To read the full story click here. For a summary and excerpt continue after the jump. Thank you very much for your support. (more…)
Review: Conan the Barbarian #1
Posted: February 1, 2012 in Comics, Commentary, Dark Horse Comics, Fantasy, Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Becky Cloonan, Belit, Brian Wood, Cimmeria, Conan the Barbarian, Dark Horse Comics, Game of Thrones, Jason Momoa, Queen of the Black Coast, Robert E. Howard
By Todd Matthy
If you loved Game of Thrones and are looking for a comic book to satisfy your craving for fantasy fiction, Dark Horse’s brand new Conan the Barbarian series. Written by DMZ and Northlanders writer Brian Wood and drawn by Becky Cloonan, Dark Horse has decided to kick off the new series in grand fashion by adapting the legendary Conan story, Queen of the Black Coast. (more…)
Sledgehammer’s Best of 2011
Posted: December 31, 2011 in Animation, Cartoons, Celebrity, Comedy, Comics, Commentary, DC Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Heavy Metal, Humor, Links, Literature, Marvel Comics, Movies, Music, Novels, Professional Wrestling, Reviews, Science Fiction, Sports, TV, WWE, X-MenTags: Arya Stark, Batman, Beavis and Butthead, Captain America, CM Punk, DC Comics, Fantasy, Fantasy Football, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Heavy Metal, iron man, Jersey Shore, Joffrey Baratheon, John Cena, Megadeth, Metallica, Monday Night Raw, MTV, New 52, Professional Wrestling, Sheldon Cooper, Spider-Man, superman, The Big Bang Theory, The League, the Undertaker, Todd Matthy, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, X-Men
Voltron at NYCC: Talking to “Voltron Force” Producer Jeremy Corray
Posted: November 17, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Transformers, TV, VoltronTags: Anime, Lion Voltron, New York Anime Fest, New York Comic Con, Vehicle Voltron, Voltron, Voltron Force, World Events Productions
I am a huge fan of “Voltron: Defender of the Universe.” Growing up it was one of my favorite shows. Something about the cross between “Transformers” and “Legend of Zelda” resonated with me so much that the show continues to hold a special place in my heart. So much so, that “Voltron” has become part of my professional life. I served as the “Assistant Editor” on the Media Blasters DVD release and was the subject of my first published article in “Protoculture Addicts” (which you can order here). As you can see, the mighty robot’s and my paths have crossed quite a bit.
I guess it was inevitable we’d meet again at the annual New York Comic Convention. This year World Events Productions was there to promote their new show “Voltron Force” (currently airing Thursday nights at 8:30 on Nicktoons) which turns the Voltron dynamic on it’s head by making the team enemies of Galaxy Alliance they swore to protect.
In the first of a series of articles I talked to “Voltron Force” producer Jeremy Corray about the new show, what we can expect in upcoming episodes, and whether the Vehicle Force will make a cameo appearance. (more…)
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