Powers For Profit - The New Webcomic from David Chevalier
We’re a little late on this—we’re a little late on everything lately, but more on that later this week—but we are very excited to hype up our friend David Chevalier’s new Webcomic Powers for Profit. It debuted last Monday and the latest installment is up now. Built entirely with two free 3D graphics applications (see here for more on David’s process), it’s a great example of the technology I’ve thought of using now and again to produce my own Webcomics.
David, you may remember, was a participant in the very first All Things Out Loud event that John Herman and I produced last year. He’s a fantastic writer, and I encourage you to check the series out.
Geek Force FiveCast 297: The Dream
In which ECC geeks out about a very geeky dream he had.
Geek Force FiveCast 296: Last Night on LOST: The Substitute
In which ECC geeks out about last night’s episode of Lost, “The Substitute”.
Geek Force FiveCast 295: Jupiter Jack
In which ECC freaks out about the quality of the FM transmitter he uses to play iPod audio through his car stereo.
Worth Your Consideration #029
- I’d like to begin today’s WYC column with a little bit of rubbing it in for my least-favorite football team in the world, the Indianapolis Colts. Here’s Peyton Manning’s Super Bowl-Clinching Interception Recreated On Tecmo Bowl (courtesy of Best Week Ever).
- And, speaking of must-watch videos, have you seen the third trailer for Toy Story 3? It doesn’t wow me as much as the first two did—I’m past the wow stage anyway, though, and onto the “When is it coming out?” stage—but it is pretty darned nifty, and it sets up even more of the story. I love that we get to meet Ken, and that Barbie compliments him on his ascot. [Via Ain’t It Cool News]
- Now, when it comes to must-see video that ain’t even out yet, there’s one story today that tops the rest (at least for me): Web video producer John Herman and Cinema Suicide head honcho Bryan White are teaming up to produce How To Survive The Strange, which Bryan describes as Bob Vila, Vampire Hunter. It debuts in May, and there’s an open casting call on March 15. Learn more here.
- In far less appetizing news, I present the Taco Bell Cheesy Double Beef Burrito Stuffed Sausage Log. Um, what is the opposite of “Yum”? Anyone know?
- Palate-Cleanser, Part One: Christopher Nolan will help reboot Superman, hopefully with the same (or similar) results as his Batman reboot.
- Palate-Cleanser, Part Two: There appears to be some recording going on at Nine Inch Nails HQ.
- Palate-Cleanser, Part Three: Disney Princesses Letting It All Hang Out.
- And, last but not least, let’s talk about our old pal Kevin Smith. The Internet is in an uproar over the mistreatment of the Clerks director by Southwest Airlines. Many are mad at Southwest, some are mad at Kevin, and a few are even mad at Heather Armstrong, who had “the nerve” to compare her washing machine experience with this latest debacle. Me, I don’t care. Companies in the service industries do wrong by their customers all the time, and there ain’t a one of them that is totally innocent, least of all a company as big as Southwest. Me, I’m much less excited to hear Kevin Smith tell Southwest to go fuck themselves on SModcast than I am to hear more about his bold ideas on how to create fan-financed films.
Last Week on LOST: What Kate Does
It’s time to be honest with myself, right? I am totally incapable of getting these Lost posts up on the day after the show airs. After all, I have a job. In fact, I have two. So, I’m just going to re-title the column for now and aim to get these before the next episode airs. Cool?
Cool.
So, without further ado, here are my thoughts on last week’s episode of Lost, “What Kate Does.”
Geek Force FiveCast 294: Lyrics
In which ECC talks about staying up late to write lyrics for the RPM Challenge.
Generation Goat #9 – Flying Toasters Forever!
In this episode, Chris and Jon attempt to sell out while discussing TV obsessions, computer dating in middle schools, the Grammy Awards, the dangers of karaoke in the Philippines, Chris’ flying-toaster themed comic, the Superbowl, the death of radio, Valentine’s Day, and more! It’s a long one, but we’re far too lazy to edit. I mean, we’re all about working harder for you… That’s it. (And look! We got through the whole #9 thing without a single, bad Beatles reference…)
Have a listen!
LOST in the 1960s
This is fantastic: a 60s-style opening credit sequence for Lost.
[Via Best Week Ever]
Geek Force FiveCast 293: Create Your Own Donut
In which ECC geeks out about the possibility of creating his very own donut at Dunkin Donuts.
