2008.06.07 – “Super Power Blues” wins Saturday night New York public television screening slot

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“Super Power Blues,” a short film written and directed by Greg Pak, has won this week’s Reel 13 online contest at thirteen.org and will screen Saturday, June 7, on New York’s Channel 13.
The 7 minute film stars Sakura Sugihara and Brian Nishii in the story of a Japanese superheroine living in New York City who deals with endless crises — when all she really wants to do is sleep with her boyfriend.
“Super Power Blues” will air on Channel 13 at 11:09 pm on Saturday, June 7, right after “Some Like It Hot” and just before “Camp.”
The film is also viewable online at thirteen.org.

The Forward writes about “Magneto: Testament”

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The Forward has posted an article written by Mordechai Shinefeld about “Magneto: Testament,” a five issue Marvel Comics miniseries written by Greg Pak that debuts in September. An excerpt:

“This isn’t a fantasy about a costumed superhero changing the course of history,” Pak told The Shmooze. “This is the story of a Jewish boy and his family struggling to survive.”
“Part of the goal of this story is to explore religious identity, and history, through fiction,” said Warren Simmons, “Testament” editor. “I’d say [Magneto] is one of the single richest and most intriguing characters in our medium. I think to Jewish kids, he’s a very important, complex character. I know that he was to me.”

Click here to read the whole thing.

“Incredible Hercules” #117 scores stellar reviews, sells out

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Marvel has announced that “Incredible Hercules” #117, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, has sold out at the distributor level. The book will go to a second printing with a variant cover featuring interior art by Rafa Sandoval. Click here to read the full press release.
In the meantime, the book continues to rack up incredible reviews. A few excerpts:
“This comic is sheer entertainment.”
— Comics Should Be Good
“… dammit if it isn’t the best Marvel comic out there right now.”
— AintItCool.com
“Writers Greg Pak and Fred van Lente continue to mine the godly pantheons of the Marvel U. for juicy storytelling nuggets. When mixed with a healthy dose of off-kilter humor and relevant flashbacks, you have the makings of another butt-kicking action romp.”
— IGN.com
“Though I’ve always had a huge man crush on Hercules, the stories that Van Lente and Pak are producing are actually making me love him more. They’re smartly constructed, laugh inducing, and are always packed to the gills with action.”
— Nick at Comicpants.com