April 19, 2008
He's going to ruin it!
Hollywood is going to make Ghost in the Shell, Steven Spielberg is directing. Leave it be, I tell you, it's such a bad idea.
November 12, 2006
Train Man (Densha Otoko)
Thanks to my brother Vince for lending me Train Man. It's a story about a Japanese phenomenon about an otaku (Japanese geek) who helps a girl on a submway train from a drunk, and from a thank you gift from her to him, things just blossomed. And with the help of a Japanese singles board, they give him helpful, and not so advice on how to proceed his pursuit of the girl, who could quite possibly be his love of his life (and probably the only one). And what makes this stand out, it's real-life. The chattering posts, and tense build-up through each progression of an otaku-turned-man. It just brings some tears in my eyes and makes me feel fluffy inside with each successful attempt.
But I noticed that they made it into manga as well as tv drama (an a movie as well?). I have been checking the drama out on youtube. The dramatisation is so cheesy, and slightly mad, but it is so funny.
Only in Japan. >-<
January 18, 2005
I see that I will have a powerbook...
Heh, good ref comic! 
Just so happens I am currently under the process of acquiring a 17" Powerbook before the speed bump. Just taking advantage of the price slash I suppose. 
Just need to clear my credit card, add a secondary delivery address to my credit card, and finally order it through my work discount. And hopefully, by end of Feb, I would have a new laptop. I have a name that is especially cute, already picked out. 
Heh, maybe both Mick and I will have our own couples bubble when we visit the Apple store in London in the near future! 
November 03, 2004
Nano-fun
Friend pointed me to this bunny site and this nanotech strip reminded me of hair-brain PHB's idea of a project project in Dilbert. 
July 03, 2004
Comic Book day today.
I missed comic book day... NOOO, I was in Forbidden Planet and they did not participate this year. I knew I should have dropped by 3rd Place! Oh well....
September 03, 2003
KAPOW! Guide to sysadmin.. Tank Girl's Way!
Heh, found this link, but forgot to blog about it...The Unofficial Tank Girl Guide to Sysadminning
There are not many Tank Girl fan sites out there.. hmm... an idea may have just sprouted and just withered away... I want to set up a fan site.. but where will I find the time!!! sigh...
August 04, 2003
Anime links for VCDs/DVDs etc...
Someone requested for a some more info on Korean Animé in my previous blog :: Wonderful Days - Korean Animé
Seems funny that all I get is Animé pr0n when I did the search for it as well! But as I was looking for more Miyazaki related animé that I can buy and place it on my http://global.yesasia.com/
The Korean one is http://global.yesasia.com/en/Korean/
April 11, 2003
Funny stuff
Can't wait for Matrix Reloaded to come out, and XMen 2. Here is a funny strip from PvPonline - Overload.
And came across this one from Angst Technology - Flak Monkey. :P
March 27, 2003
More on the art theme
I love this style used in the cartoons drawn - http://www.shag.com/gallery.html ou'd propb seen some of his works in ads, well they do look familiar somehow. Although this type of desgin is sort of the rage at the moment.
Um, unfortunately, the title of his site is not what it seems, it's the last 2 letters of his first name and the first 2 letters of his last name - His bio.
Man! If only I can draw like this! - http://www.excelsiorstudios.net/ And check out the links to other cool artists sites as well. So much talent!
March 11, 2003
Ghibli Museum
I would love to go to Studio Ghibli's Museum! But the site will do for now, even if it is in Japanese...
Cute (?!?) flash cartoons
Dunno where I found these, but these are quite good, and quite short. The site does not have an index page, so go to each ep via the links below:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
March 09, 2003
Brill comic site
to get you latest kung fu comics and manga. Plus you can get DVDs, and the model replicas of the cool swords. - http://comicsone.com/
March 08, 2003
February 24, 2003
Star Wars: Clone Wars animation shorts
Seems like Lucas Films and Cartoon Network got together to make 20 animated short for Clone Wars.
February 23, 2003
February 15, 2003
Strong Bad as a Japanese Cartoon
Strong Bad is this character from http://www.homestarrunner.com/, which has pleny of cool flash cartoons. This particular one is Strong Bad as a Japanese Cartoon.
February 10, 2003
Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Cards
They are getting v. popular in Ireland. Sold out in Limerick and Dublin last week. But both comic stores are getting more stock in today. My BF just got the last packet (import from the States) for my bro's B-day pressie. I wonder if I should get them online? - Yu-Gi-Oh stuff on sale from Forbidden Planet's website
February 05, 2003
Wonderful Days - Korean Anime
Found this from Ain't it Cool News The screen captures looks brilliant.
Can't get through to the official site though - http://wonderfuldays.co.kr/. Must check back as the trailers are there as well... (oh, by the way, the site is in Korean)
February 02, 2003
Homer mails back!
Yup, the email address from The Simpsons that Homer used is actaully real - From Ramblings of a Code Monkey's blog
January 29, 2003
This is what I need at work!
Meetings....meetings...meetings.... a likely solution! - Today's Dilbert strip
January 28, 2003
Cool comic resource URL
Yup, this site has alot of stuff to become a serious comic artist, and get yourself known to professionals - http://www.planetcartoonist.com/
Blue Line Pro Suppliers
Comic/manga/fantasy art supplies. How-to books and comics etc.... http://www.bluelinepro.com
Comic Fonts and Lettering
Hey, you can even download free fonts! And a few tips on how to do a comic as well. A very nice, clean site. http://www.blambot.com/
January 15, 2003
December 06, 2002
Totoro
Totoro is soooo cuuuute! I use to find it hard to find Totoro stuff, but now it is everywhere. Check this one good link - Totoro Links. I've got more stuff on creator of Totoro - Miyazaki Animes at my IBC message board.
PANZER DRAGOON
Boy, Neil would hop up and down when he sees The Art of Panzer Dragoon, and I would presume that he would have already visited the Panzer Dragoon Official Website