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We've woken up, but we still need a cure to InsomniaWe've woken up, but we still need a cure to Insomnia The news broke several days ago now that Insomnia Publications had released all of its creators from their contracts. Everyone received a short, polite email from publisher Crawford Coutts, and thus ended many weeks of speculation, worry, and countless threats of violence. The rumour mill continues to...

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Wake up Insomnia Publications - It's the Sleepless Phoenix.Wake up Insomnia Publications - It's the Sleepless... This is blog post asking for your support for a project that I'm involved in. I have written lots of blog posts like this. I'm normally shilling something, a new grahic novel, a new web site, or something else that I've created and now I'm hoping that you'll adore. I normally want your money too, as...

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Chris vs. Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac vs WindowsChris vs. Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac... Tim O'Reilly tweeted out what he called a "compelling" article today, the titular "Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac vs Windows" by Mark Sigal. Having read the article I countered by tweeting that I thought the article was "biased" and "unbalanced". Tim, in turn, was gracious enough to tweet...

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Bristol Comic Expo Panel: Signs and PortentsBristol Comic Expo Panel: Signs and Portents The audio recording of my Bristol Comic Expo panel, "Signs and Portents", is now available from the Sidekick Cast website, iTunes, and anywhere where good podcasts can be found. Before I write anything about this panel, I want to send out a huge thanks to both the boys from Sidekick Cast and to...

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Two wise monkeys and me: It's the Comic Book Outsiders... Last year the Bristol Comic Expo played host to a round table discussion between the twin publishing mights of Monkeys with Machineguns and Orang Utan comics, the crew from Geek Syndicate, and some hardcore comic fans, all masterfully hosted and chaired by the erudite genius Scott Grandison. The result...

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YouTube – Black Lightning (Chernaya Molniya) trailer

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Posted on : 26-10-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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Despite the fact that I can’t understand a word anyone says, there is no denying the coolness that oozes from this film.

It’s a big … flying … car, but it is certainly no Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

YouTube – Black Lightning (Chernaya Molniya) trailer.

Trailer for Issue 1 of The Dark now online.

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Posted on : 02-08-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog, The Dark
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The official trailer for issue 1 of The Dark is now on YouTube!

Please link to the video, embed it, rank it, rate it, etc. as best you can.

Drupal in 57 seconds

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Posted on : 31-07-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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As the “tech” side of the blog is heating up, and there is a good chance that there will be a lot of Drupal posts over the coming months, I thought it would be worthwhile linking to this really cool video from Ping Vision

What is Drupal? … in 57 seconds | pingVision.

They definitely explain Drupal faster than I can, and it is a lovely example of some kinetic typography at the same time.

Stop! Vadertime!

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Posted on : 20-07-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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If my next birthday party does not feature a Sith plus Storm Troopers MC Hammer dance routine, questions will be asked.

YouTube – Vader Dances to Hammer You Can’t Touch This Dance: Star Wars weekends 2009 Disney.

Just click the link for pure joy.

GI Joe: Resolute (YouTube Playlist)

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Posted on : 20-06-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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For anyone who hasn’t already heard, GI Joe Resolute is an eleven episode animated series based on the ‘Joe franchise written by UK scribe Warren Ellis.

Originally broadcast on the [adult swim] network, this is certainly a more mature take on the franchise, the cartoon that adult fans of the ‘Joe franchise will no doubt refer to as “The GI Joe Cartoon we’ve been waiting for”.

Having seen the trailers for the new “Rise of Cobra” ‘Joe movie, and eyed the “accelerator suits” with some suspicion (unless it leads to a GI Joes/Transformers crossover movie that is), I thought I’d make sure that anyone who hasn’t stumbled across Resolute has it as an example of what the ‘Joes can do.

Sit down and seriously digest.

YouTube Playlist – GI Joe: Resolute.

Bas Rutten Street Defense or “Reasons to Stay Indoors”

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Posted on : 14-05-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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It’s a scary world out there, especially when you realise that there are people like Bas Rutten waiting to “deliver a headbutt … out of nothing”.

I don’t know what to really make of Bas Rutten Street Defense, other than it probably means I should stay indoors. Forever.

Mercury Men

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Posted on : 12-05-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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Picked this up on the Geek Syndicate forum. Looks really interesting, fantastic styling and a great retro feel. I particularly like the effect on the “Mercury Men” themselves.

If you are intrigued like me, you can follow Mercury Men on Twitter.

Geek Syndicate Interviewed at Bristol Comic Expo

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Posted on : 12-05-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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The tables are turned on Barry and David as Geek Syndicate are interviewed at the Bristol Comic Con. A great insight into how one of UK geekdom’s most popular podcasts got started, with the added value of Barry looking a little bit sinister in the early moments ;-)

YouTube – Real Wolverine Claws – Homemade – X-Men

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Posted on : 12-05-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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Some people say that TV, movies, and computer games cause violence. Other people say “What about the Crusades?”. And thus the argument rages on … until this video was posted on the internet

YouTube – Real Wolverine Claws – Homemade – X-Men.

That’s right. Real Wolverine claws.

Comic books cause violence, it’s official. It would appear that they also cause engineering, which is not as bad.

Webshooters next?

Polkarama!

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Posted on : 14-02-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog
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Having been treated to this a few times in the car by Mr Snark and Fury himself, I had to dig it out on You Tube to see how the video looked. Enjoy!

YouTube – Weird Al Yankovic Polkarama!.