July 25, 2007
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COMIC-CON
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When I was growing up reading comic books and interning with Marvel Comics, I’d always heard of the legendary ”Comic-Con” in San Diego. And just like how the Sundance Film Festival began with humble beginnings — it’s now gotten so big that any Film/TV project with appeal to the comic fanboy/girl will set up camp at the convention to tout their goods.
This week’s Entertainment Weekly starts off with an article centered on the comic world’s Mecca. Even HBO’s fictional movie “Aquaman“ within it’s semifictional show, “Entourage” kicked off their promotion at ’The Con’.
However, I’ve never been to The Convention despite living in California for the past 12 years, that is… until now.Tomorrow (July 26th) I’ll finally see what it’s all about when I take part in the Starz Media Panel for my movie “HATCHET” at 3:00-4:30 in Room 6CDEF. I’m sure my castmates and I will basically play second fiddle to the main draw of panel, the horror legends in our film — Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees), and Tony Todd (Candyman). But as long those theater seats are packed come September 7th, I’m fine with being ignored.
But I’ll also be down there for double duty. I will be scouting out some Asian American artists and writers for an Asian American Superhero Anthology Comic, called SECRET IDENTITIES that I’ve been working on with the past year with a few talented fellas. I’ll elaborate on it further in a later entry but I’ll say this now… we’ve already got a publisher and it’s set to see print in Fall 2008!
And just because I have no other place to stick this mention, I’ll just do it right here. Check out this deleted scene from the movie, “Knocked Up“ – where a buddy of mine, Dr. Ken Jeong, does some killer improvisation (Warning: Lots of vulgarity) — you can totally see Katherine Heigl cracking up off camera. (He’s actually a real doctor as well — and basically channeled everything he ever wanted to say to his difficult patients!) Hope to see some of you at ‘The Con’!
Comments (22)
dang, who knew doctors could be that way… i saw Knocked Up… i liked the scene better in the movie, but this was good too. The only thing about the scene in the movie,it made him seem a bit too mean.
hahaha. brillant.
your friend, man. hahaha freakin hilaious
was that entire monologue unscripted?
omg that was too funny. i never want to have a baby now!
The juxtaposition of Asian-Americans with a secret identity theme is apropos, as “hyphenated” Americans often feel caught in between two cultures.
LMAO… that scene was hilarious.
imma be at comic-con this year too! hope to see ya around, know that i might grab ya for a pic!!! laters.
haha hilarious improv. that’s my favorite movie so far in 2007.
I have so many fond memories on Comic Con. I went from 1984 through 1999. I volunteered from 1989 to 1993 then became a programming coordinator from 1994 to 1999. Unfortunately I totally fried myself and no longer can stomach going anymore. I went in 2005, but it was painful. I still still tell people to go if they never have before though.
Yo dude, I’ll be at Comic-con, getting drunk. We’re meeting with Lionsgate as they are interested in the pick up. Anyway, I’ll call you. If not, e-mail me dude! I’ll love to meet you there.
Dr Jeong is awesome …. I died laughing at some times. I am so-o-o-o-o-o glad to see an Asian American in a proper role as a doctor. As a doctor, as an anyone …………
congrats on hatchet~ you photo in your cast obituary looks great!
that dr. jeong clip is so funny!!!
keep up the great work and have a great rest of the summer! sincerely, Noel
I enjoyed Knocked Up, so thanks for sharing that clip! I wish we could’ve seen some more humor from Dr. Jeong because he did come across a bit mean in the film.
Hey!!! Long time to chat, hope you are doing well
My cousin is actually at Comic Con.. he’s an artist that does pretty much everything, maybe you’ll see him there, (http://martinhsuillustrations.blogspot.com/) good luck with scouting out talent 
And my bad about not sending you over your annual birthday present, haha.
That video clip was hilarious!
Hmm…I emailed you a few months (lol) ago, wondering if you got it? 
How’s the famfam?
He’s an ACTUAL doctor? Why can’t my doctors be like that? I loved his character in the movie. Do you know if his eyes are truly bloodshot like that in the movie or that’s just for character?
Congratulations on “The Hatchet.” It was very cool seeing you at Comic-con this year. Totally unexpected, it was a nice surprise. Hope you’re doing well
OMG that’s hilaaaaaaaaarious…the doc’s on that improv tip HARD!!!
crazy
Ebert and Roeper put up a video archive of all the movies they’ve ever reviewed. So I can rewatch their review of Better Luck Tomorrow! And you are MIA for very long periods of time. =T
you might want to contact Pop Mhan for your secret identity plans… his artwork is incredible and he has a good portfolio. i don’t know if he’s busy right now or not, but if he has the time, he’d be a real asset. Here’s a link to his webpage. I saw some of his most recent pitches a couple months ago and he’s got a lot of talent!
That was great!! Your doctor friend is hilarious!!