I am neutral on the Iranian election. But I am very pro freedom of speech. Whether we agree or disagree with any given Iranian citizen, they ought to have the right to express their views. Here are simple ways you can help them defeat attempts at censorship in Iran:
1. Do you twitter? Change your twitter setting to GMT +3:30 (Tehran time) and your location to any city in Iran. If all of us are Iranians then it is a little harder for government censors to track down Iranian tweeters. (See list of Iranian cities at http://is.gd/13UCt.)
2. Read a list of a few more simple ideas for how you can help at http://is.gd/13TK4
3. Finished with #1 and #2 above? Recruit others to help too. Spread the word. Here are a few ways you can do this:
-- Tweet this phrase:
Simple ways to help Iranian free speech: http://is.gd/13U0V #IranElection #gr88 Pls RT
-- Also consider copy/pasting this announcement into your blog or facebook page so more people will see it. Or simply link to its original home at http://is.gd/13U0V. (If you copy/paste, please copy the text from its original home to ensure that you have any updated URLs or other information.)
-- Also, consider voting for this blog post (http://is.gd/13U0V) at one or more of the following: http://www.stumbleupon.com/, http://www.reddit.com/; http://is.gd/13WVR (digg.com) That will help more people find it.
4. Looking for more ideas how to help? Consult http://iran.sharearchy.com/.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Simple Ways to Help Iranian Free Speech
Reposted from http://reunifygally.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/help-iran/
Thursday, May 21, 2009
THE LOSERS Movie Update
Latest news on THE LOSERS is that Spanish actor Oscar Jaenada has just landed the role of Cougar. This means that all six of the primary cast are now signed:
CLAY: Jeffrey Dean Morgan
ROQUE: Idris Elba
AISHA: Zoe Saldana
JENSEN: Chris Evans
POOCH: Columbus Short
COUGAR: Oscar Jaenada
Jason Patric has reportedly been linked to the role of neo-con arch-villain Max, though I'm not sure if he's officially signed. We've also heard of a possible great choice for Max's merc sidekick Wade, though we're waiting for an official announcement before blabbing.
Principle photography begins this summer in Puerto Rico. Hold onto yer hats...
CLAY: Jeffrey Dean Morgan
ROQUE: Idris Elba
AISHA: Zoe Saldana
JENSEN: Chris Evans
POOCH: Columbus Short
COUGAR: Oscar Jaenada
Jason Patric has reportedly been linked to the role of neo-con arch-villain Max, though I'm not sure if he's officially signed. We've also heard of a possible great choice for Max's merc sidekick Wade, though we're waiting for an official announcement before blabbing.
Principle photography begins this summer in Puerto Rico. Hold onto yer hats...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
That MEGAZINE Interview In Full
Back in October, I did an interview with Matthew Badham, an edited version of which saw print in last month's JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE.
Matthew has now posted the complete, unedited interview on his blog.
Matthew has now posted the complete, unedited interview on his blog.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
New York Comic-Con Schedule
Running around like a headless chicken here getting ready for NYCC. My new Vertigo book isn't being announced yet, so my two "official" engagements are both for Marvel on Friday.
I'll be signing at the Marvel booth (that's booth no. 1141) on Friday from noon til 1pm.
Then I'll be joining the big guns for the DARK REIGN panel in room 7 (1A24) from 4:45 to 5:45pm Friday. And then I'll be hitting the bar.
Please do come along and tell me how awesome my Marvel work is -- ideally within earshot of Joe Quesada!
I'll be signing at the Marvel booth (that's booth no. 1141) on Friday from noon til 1pm.
Then I'll be joining the big guns for the DARK REIGN panel in room 7 (1A24) from 4:45 to 5:45pm Friday. And then I'll be hitting the bar.
Please do come along and tell me how awesome my Marvel work is -- ideally within earshot of Joe Quesada!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
IGN on THUNDERBOLTS #128
IGN have just given THUNDERBOLTS #128 a rating of 9/10 in their review. Here's an excerpt:
Thunderbolts #128 is a damn good comic. It's packed with smart, biting lines of dialogue, interesting developments, a small but satisfying dosage of Diggle's brand of action, and a central conflict that's as compelling as any I've read in a long time. I always knew Diggle was capable of writing pulse-pounding action. This issue proves he's also capable of extremely intelligent character work and richly layered plot progression. With the dynamic but uneven Robert De La Torre showing significant signs of improvement with each issue, Thunderbolts promises to remain a must read for a long, long time.
Check out IGN.com for the full review.
Thunderbolts #128 is a damn good comic. It's packed with smart, biting lines of dialogue, interesting developments, a small but satisfying dosage of Diggle's brand of action, and a central conflict that's as compelling as any I've read in a long time. I always knew Diggle was capable of writing pulse-pounding action. This issue proves he's also capable of extremely intelligent character work and richly layered plot progression. With the dynamic but uneven Robert De La Torre showing significant signs of improvement with each issue, Thunderbolts promises to remain a must read for a long, long time.
Check out IGN.com for the full review.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Comics Bulletin on THUNDERBOLTS #128
Comics Bulletin have run the first review of THUNDERBOLTS #128, on sale today in the US. From the review:
In this issue we find the Black Widow and Ant-Man engaged in covert ops aboard Air Force One. It would seem that writer Andy Diggle is setting up these Thunderbolts as the opposite of Nick Fury's Secret Warriors. Osborn would now have a mirror team for Nick Fury as well as Captain America, the Dark Avengers vs the New Avengers...
The creative team has done a great job in this issue. Writer Andy Diggle uses dialogue quite well, with the entire cast sounding unique and true to their character. The art is excellent, both the consistent and sharp pencils and the mood setting colors. Each character is instantly recognizable and no two people look alike, and the scale used with certain size-changing members of the Thunderbolts is handled accurately.
Read the whole thing, plus a 6-page preview, at Comics Bulletin.
In this issue we find the Black Widow and Ant-Man engaged in covert ops aboard Air Force One. It would seem that writer Andy Diggle is setting up these Thunderbolts as the opposite of Nick Fury's Secret Warriors. Osborn would now have a mirror team for Nick Fury as well as Captain America, the Dark Avengers vs the New Avengers...
The creative team has done a great job in this issue. Writer Andy Diggle uses dialogue quite well, with the entire cast sounding unique and true to their character. The art is excellent, both the consistent and sharp pencils and the mood setting colors. Each character is instantly recognizable and no two people look alike, and the scale used with certain size-changing members of the Thunderbolts is handled accurately.
Read the whole thing, plus a 6-page preview, at Comics Bulletin.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
THUNDERBOLTS #128 Preview
Marvel.com have posted a four-page sneak preview of THUNDERBOLTS #128 (on sale 21/22 January), featuring Norman Osborn and... whoever it is who happens to be the President of the United States in the Marvel Universe these days.
Remind me?
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
THUNDERBOLTS #130 Solicitation
THUNDERBOLTS #130
WRITER: ANDY DIGGLE
PENCILS: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER BY: FRANCESCO “MATT” MATTINA
“MAGNUM OPUS” (Part 2 of 4) -- Crossover with DEADPOOL
Everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth has the Thunderbolts in his crosshairs – but don’t expect this murderer’s row of butt-kickers to lay down!
The nastiest fight of ’09 has begun, and you’ve got the front row seat for all the ultra violence that Andy Diggle (DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE) and Roberto De La Torre (IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.) can dish up!
Rated T+
PRICE: $2.99
IN STORES: March 18, 2009
THUNDERBOLTS #129 Solicitation
THUNDERBOLTS # 128
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA
The Green Goblin vs. the President of the United States! It’s terror at 10,000 feet when Spider-Man’s fearsome foe hurls pumpkin bombs at a special target: the new President!
Just what is Norman Osborn up to... and who in the world are the new Thunderbolts?
A Dark Reign is falling -- be there as the new team of Andy Diggle and Roberto De La Torre present “Hammer Down” Part II!
Rated T+
$2.99
IN STORES: February 25, 2009
Friday, December 05, 2008
THUNDERBOLTS # 128 Solicitation
THUNDERBOLTS # 128
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by ROBERTO
DE LA TORRE
Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA
Variant Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
From the ashes of Secret Invasion, an all-new era for the Thunderbolts erupts, with repercussions felt right across the Marvel Universe!
Yelena Belova (a.k.a. Black Widow II) leads the irredeemable Ant-Man and the sinister Ghost in a daring mission to take down the U.S. President aboard Air Force One! But even as Norman Osborn tightens his grip on power, he must battle toe-to-toe against his deadliest foe: the Green Goblin! Wait, what...?
Be there as writer Andy Diggle (The Losers) and artist Roberto De La Torre (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) flip everyone's favorite team of villains upside down!
On Sale 21 January 2009
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