So close I can taste it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg2zTRRXry4

Now all I have to do is figure out wher eare my files on the internet....

When a stranger calls....

As most of you know (or should know) I host a live radio show. On it, we take calls. "Really!?", you may ask. Well, we have the ability to take calls, but rarely do. Yes, the calls to the show are limited, but I find that as a call-in show, we really don't need the calls. I think we do just fine on our own. The calls, for the most part, mess up with the flow of the show. As it stands right now, we do (roughly) 30 minutes of news, and then 30 minutes of the topic of the week. Any calls we have takes away from that. Maybe if it was just two of us (altho one of the best shows IMHO was just Hassan and I) then we might need "outside input".

Of course the fact that 90% of our listeners either hear the show live on tape (podcast, or archived), or just dont have anything to add, so I don't wory about the amount of calls. I do, however enjoy reading the comments or questions about the show afterwards.

Me? A journalist?

Something happened to me today, a guy I "know" is taking a journalism class in college and one of his assignments is to interview a journalist. He chose me! I had never thought of myself in that way before, not only am I flattered, but I now have a new respect for this little "job" I do interviewing guests and hosting this radio show....I hope I get him an "A"

Not forgotten

The latest webmaster contacted me letting me know that he is still working on the site and if I wanted to continue to "work" with him (seeing as how it had been a while since I have heard a peep from him). I just gotta find time to call....


in the meantime take a look at what he sent me!

sneek peek

Remember the trading card I mentioned a few posts back? Here is the artwork for it.



It's gonna be part of a set for the War of the Independents comic book that features my character! I am sooo excited!

I will let the article speak for itself!

Saban Capital Group recently announced it has purchased the Power Rangers property back from the Walt Disney Company. Immediately, another news release announced that Nickelodeon and Saban Brands have partnered to put the Power Rangers on the air for an 18th TV season.

Saban introduced the first Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993 and made a mint off it. His acquisition from Disney includes worldwide rights to the brand as well as over 700 episodes produced over 17 years. The TV deal consists of 20 new episodes on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in 2011, with the catalog of 700 episodes launching on Nicktoons later this year.

Produced by SCG Power Rangers LLC, will commence production in summer 2010 with original Executive Producer Jonathan Tzachor back at the helm and a new cast, look and theme for the show.

Following its introduction in 1993 on the Fox Kids Network, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in the United States. The series has been translated into numerous languages and rose to become the #1 boys brand in the world from 1993-97, based on toy sales and television ratings. The Walt Disney Company acquired the franchise in 2001 as part of its purchase of Fox Family Worldwide, which included Saban Entertainment and its library of children’s programs. To date, Power Rangers has aired in over 60 countries and the property’s licensed products and promotions have generated well over $5 billion worldwide.

This marks the first property for Saban Brands, the recently formed subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, which was created to manage and license entertainment properties and consumer brands across media and consumer platforms throughout the world. Saban Brands also announced a new long-term master toy and video game license agreement with Bandai Namco Group, which has been the toy partner for Power Rangers since its inception. Saban Brands will manage the Power Rangers brand worldwide including licensing, merchandising, consumer promotions and brand extensions.

I am sooo Freakin' excited!

Formerly known as....

Since the new show and (hopefully) the site will reflect a broader subject, I think it is about time to change this blog from "The Comic Book Novice" to MFC Studios. I mean really, what have I been talking about that has to do with the old CBN show? However, since that show ended, and the new one started I have been keeping up this blog. so instead of just losing down this place and lose what ever followers I have left, I will just re-nmae it and carry on. Think of it as a going from Three's Company to Three's a Crowd.

New artwork

From my newest webmaster some designs for a new logo and a pic of my unofficial mascot.




what do you guys think?

podcasting

Here is a little bonus for you radio show fans....Seems a good friend of Charlie's has started archiving our shows to be listened via podcast! so from now on, you can go to any podcast place of your choice and just type in "It Came From The Radio" and we should pop up! Now you cna listen to our crazy antics at your leasure, Of course our shows will still be broadcast live 9pm EST each and every wednesday!

Sneak peek

Sometimes I get really excited about things. So much so that I like to share things that are still in the infancy stages and then when nothing happens I take it to heart. I was once told that I should never promote anything that isn't already done, and yet there Hollywood is full of movies that never see the light of day (or even the green light of production).

I bring this up because I have been talking about getting a new webmaster for some time and still nothing new to show for it yet...Well, at least this guy here has his own website and has signed on to redesign (and finally re-launch) my mfc-studios site. Take a look and tell me what you think.

Also, I have been informed that later this year, one of my characters (who also happens to be my unofficial mascot) will have her own trading card! Whoo Hoo! More info on that as it becomes available.

still pressing on.

As alot of you know, or should after this post, my current "day job" is working at a movie theatre. Recently I got a promotion, but the down side is that I seem to have alot less time to devote to the company and the radio show.

When times are at their worst is when one should focus the most into their dreams, as opposed to the other way around. Yet here I am only making sure we have a decent show to do each week (which, with the right mixture of people isnt that difficult) and not much more than that.

But I still can't just up and quit, and as long as I am able to keep doing it, the show (at very least) must go on!

The simplest most difficult game you will ever play

I mentioned runescape in a previous post, now this is all about "Deadly Danger Dungeon" Created by James Rolfe (The angry video game nerd). Here is the game, and This is the corresponding video (lots o' cursing).

All you have to do it roll the dice and get the guy out of the place...as of this post I am on my 303rd try.....

The Real Nightmare

I wish I could really say more than this, but the new "Nightmare on Elm Street" really doesn't do anything, nor go anywhere. I didn't like it nor dislike it, it just laid there.





The best comparison I can give to this movie to the original one is that this is like looking at a newer, more sleek looking copy yet there was something missing....I guess Robert Englund is so associated with the role of Freddy, he can't be replaced.

Runescape

Times are tough? Money is tight? Need to find a game to play? Try Runescape. I was only introduced to this game recently but it seems that this is the most popular free RPG out there. Yes, you heard me FREE. There is a members area, but the free area is prety big with lots of stuff to do and people to fight. The learning curve is pretty easy and there are a lot of websites out there to give you a hand. The only thing I hate about it, is that when you die, you lose all but 3 of your items unless you manage to find the exact spot you died at and retrieve your belongings BEFORE your 2:00 time limit expires....Read more about it here.

Two unrelated things that are related!

In one of my rare channel surfing moments, I came across a movie which led me to This. All I can say is that this just happens to be the home of "Giant Shark Vs. Mega Octopus."

The rest can be read here.

building bridges

A long time ago we had a guest on "The Comic Book Novie" and he mentioned how much time is wasted on porn. He said "If we (as a species) would stop spending time on porn, we would have built bridges to japan by now".

That got me thinking, I havent read a comic in quite some time and now that it is out of my system, I really don't miss it. I wonder what else that if people do that they would stop doing (entertainment wise) would it be missed, or what else could be accomplished....

Maybe it will be wasted on something else.....

Just a random thought.

What to watch?

I have been kicking around ideas for the webcam portion of the radio show. What can I have on there to draw in more viewers? I mean watching us talk isnt that exciting, It's more of a novelty. Thanks to a listener suggestion, we now have signs of ourselves, but I think I can do much more. I do have to admit that I have been holding off some ideas until the web site is ready, only because I want to make the most out of it.

So here is what I have so far. Women, women in cosumes, women dancing in costumes, and maybe a dancing wind up something or oother.. Like I said, they are just ideas....

What do you think would be cool to see while we entertain you on the radio show? Or is it better to not be distracted by watching us?

I always wanted my own TV show.

Something occurred to me the other day. With the live in-studio web cam at the radio station, It's like I finally had a TV show. If you recall, I had been trying to make a TV version of "The Comic Book Novice". Each time "something" came up. but now effortlessly, I am on your computers doing a show. Funny how things work....

What's my favorite?

This question was asked of me this week, and since last week's show sorta revolved around our "guilty pleasures", I figured I'd post my list here. Keep in mind I have very unique tastes and that To be considered for ranking, I have to see it in the Theatre (of course movies before my time are exempt).

most movies start at a 5 (out of 10). If it is a sequel, (or prequel, technically it is considered one movie) or remake or "reimaginating" it loses points automatically. the scoring goes as follows:


You get points for having EVERYTHING that is in the trailer in the actual movie. There is a sliding scale for movies meeting my expectations, so even if I go see a sucky movie and it is as sucky as expected, it gets a 5. You get points for surprises or things I just simply did not expect to see. You also get points for making me actually "feel something" when it is over. Making me think is also important. You get points for making sense, if you set rules in the movie FOLLOW THEM! A great soundtrack gives you points, as well as what I like to call the lost of time awareness factor (at no point in the movie as I allowed to stop and think, "man this movie is long", or, "jeez, how long have I been in this seat?". Since I am a guy you get points for hot chicks in the movie. Of course not having these things will make you lose points (obviously). Lastly, a standard was set along time ago for a perfect 10 movie: Transformers: The Movie for many of the reasons stated above AND the fact that it far exceeded my expectations and BLEW MY MIND! To this day there is no other perfect 10 movie. so here is an abridged "9" list.


Rumble in the Bronx
District 9
The Ring
Dirty work
Airplane!

news and updates

I know I have said it before, but it loks like this time is the real deal. Thanks to co-host Hassan, I am in contact with a new (what is this like 5 already?) webmaster. It seems that he'll "take care of everything" and get it bakc up and running in a few short weeks, which is great.

The show is going strong with no signs of slowing down. With the summer movies on the horizon, we'll have plenty to talk about. It's a shame however that I won't be able to attend many (if any at all) cons this year. The recession has affected everyone and I am no different. If I'm lucky, I'll be able to get a press pass to the big con showdown in October. I was contimplating getting a table, but It just isn't in the cards right now.

My comic freeze is still holding (of course as each additional month passes the more I'll have to catch up) and my own comic book (the second issue) is that much further away.

I have been thinking that maybe instead of trying to hit that home run, a series of singles would be better suited for me. So rebuilding here I come.