1) Unbelievably rad video above is “The Golden Age of Video” by Ricardo Autobahn. It’s uber catchy and quite well done. Some great samples of some epic lines through film and television; double points for using “Lisa needs braces” and “I want to go to there.” You can check out more of Ricardo Autobahn’s work here. Thanks to my friend JP, for the heads up via Twitter.

2) I’ve been in a very Star-Warsy mood lately. I can’t really figure out why, but I think it probably has to do with seeing drunken Ewoks completely ruin a Halloween episode of the Today’s Show two weeks ago. If you haven’t seen the clip yet, you can watch the glorious, fuzzy shenanigans here. Once you get past Al Roker dressed up as Han Solo everything gets better…. particularly when one of the Ewok goes to town and starts humping his leg.

3) In crazy movie news this week, some Mathematicians claimed to have found a formula that is the secret to a hit movie sequel. Mad science! Just think, if this had been discovered earlier, we may have been spared the travesties that were Spiderman 3 and X-Men 3…… Two travesties that continued to go on and make over 1.3 billion dollars combined, worldwide. Something tells me that their formula involves tights.

4) Speaking of X-Men 3, the screenwriter of X2 had some ideas for X3 that never came to fruition. Super frustrating. I’ll never forget being so terribly disappointed at X3! I had some unforgettable times on that set, but that movie has still left a terrible taste in my mouth. Maybe that’s Brett Ratner’s mutant power! The ability to corrupt an incredible franchise and leave a bad taste in every geek’s mouth.

5) In related comic book movie news, IGN is reporting that Rachel McAdams is in talks to play the Black Cat in Spiderman 4! I’m excited that Black Cat is about to make an appearance in Spiderman. I love the Black Cat, a long standing childhood crush; however I also don’t believe that any human is designed to handle that much woman. She’s feisty, a thrillseeker and looks faker than anything you would see on any stripclub stage. B

BONUS ROUND: Fun embarassing story time, featuring me!

Several Halloweens ago, I hit the town and went clubhopping with a friend. Dressing up as AC Slater, no matter how unflattering the costume, will always open doors that otherwise may not be available to you. By the time Zeus and I hit up our third club, I spotted her. We had already past by the Chun-Li’s, the Cammy’s and the April O’Neils, but on the dance floor was a black leather, fur-trimmed, white haired beauty. Yes, Felicia Hardy (AKA the Black Cat) was in full on party mode in the middle of the bar. Next thing I knew, an intoxicated AC Slater was dancing with the Black Cat; a strange fanfic story (and fantasy come true) if there ever was one. The bar came to a close and Black Cat and I ended up on an impromptu date to a late night diner. I’m not sure where it was headed, but I think I failed to seal any deals that night somewhere between when she told me she was a nymphomaniac and the Moons Over My Hammy. No dreams were fulfilled that night and I’ve hated myself just a little bit ever since.

However hope is not lost! The good news is this: once Spiderman 4 comes out and Blackcat is on the screen, Halloween will be full of Blackcat costumes everywhere!!!!!!! Dreams never die people. Dreams. Never. Die.

Do you know how fantastic it feels to be writing again? To be blogging once more? Let me tell you, it feels amazing!

Over the past few years, I’ve tried to start several new websites and blogs to keep up with my writing and wordcrafting; unfortunately, they just haven’t been cutting the mustard. Whether it was discussing geeky news and new internet superstars or following the backyard filming of The Watchmen, every topic that was started seemed incredibly uninspiring after several posts.

After much soul searching, I found a topic that I can easily talk about.
A topic that can be very interesting and one that I am extremely passionate about:

…Me!!!!!!

(Oh come on, you had to see that coming!)

Well where are my manners?? An introduction of sorts seems at hand: my name is Gavin Thompson and it is a pleasure to meet you! I’m a 26 year old male living in the heart of Vancouver, loving life and looking for a new creative outlet. As it stands, I spent several years fighting my way into the Film & Television industry, absolutely convinced I wanted to produce feature films. After much introspection and re-evaluating my priorities I’m now comfortably on the outskirts of the industry and spend my days talking to Agents, Casting Directors and Actors. My ventures have been amazing and have taken me all over the globe. I’ve been on sets, I’ve worked in a Talent Agency, I’ve been to the Cannes Film Festival and I’ve even pitched scripts in Los Angeles. The irony is that the sum of all of my experiences in this industry have opened my eyes to so many other great avenues and opportunities that for the first time in many years, I find myself looking at the world with a new sense wonder.

So what am I going to talk about here at Awesome Thompson Dot Com? I have no idea yet! Anything that comes to mind:

My love of creativity and the power of ideas? Sure!
Cartoon Heroes from my favourite cartoons of the 80’s? Of course!
Wordsmithing and how to effectively combine words? Oh, most definitely (mostefinitely)!

And, of course, all other manners of awesomeness!

Love & respect and thanks for joining me on the crazy ride!

"Dead or alive, you're coming with me."