“Ode to Margaret Cho,” a short film directed by Susie Lee and Greg Pak, is a DVD extra on “Assassin,” the new Margaret Cho concert DVD. The DVD can be bought now at Amazon.com — it ships on November 8.
Paniccia on “Mastermind Excello”
At ComicBookResources.com, Marvel editor Mark Paniccia talks about “Amazing Fantasy” Number 15, which includes the “Mastermind Excello” story written by Greg Pak and drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa. Click here to read the article. The comic book hits stands in November.
Pak named one of Marvel’s “Terrific Ten”
At this weekend’s Wizard World Boston, Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada announced the “Ten Terrific” initiative, featuring ten up-and-coming Marvel writers, including Greg Pak. For more info, visit WizardUniverse.com.
Greg Pak work in silent auction in NYC benefitting Katrina survivors
Signed copies of various Greg Pak work will be on sale Thursday night in New York in a silent auction at an event benefitting Hurricane Katrina survivors. Items include “Robot Stories” posters, a “Robot Stories” DVD, “Warlock” comics, and the “Robot Stories and More Screenplays” paperback. For more details about the event, visit the official website. Basic info follows:
“All Amateur Ecstasy” number one at AtomFilms.com
Greg Pak’s short comedy “All Amateur Ecstasy” has reclaimed the number one position in the “Extreme” category at AtomFilms.com. Click here to view the film. Warning: No nudity, but not recommended for viewing at work.
The screenplay of the film is part of the new “Robot Stories and More Screenplays” paperback, available now for preorder from Amazon.com.
Comicon interview with Greg Pak on “1602: New World”
Comicon’s PULSE has run an extensive interview with writer Greg Pak about the Marvel miniseries “1602: New World.” Click here to read. The third issue of “1602: New World” hit stands yesterday.
“Robot Stories and More Screenplays” book shipping soon from Amazon.com
The screenplay for Greg Pak’s feature film “Robot Stories” has been published by Immedium as a 222 page paperback which includes an introduction by David Henry Hwang and the scripts for several of Pak’s award winning shorts, including “Asian Pride Porn,” “All Amateur Ecstasy,” and “Mouse.” Each script is preceded by an introduction by Pak.
The book should be shipping soon and can be pre-bought now at Amazon.com for a special discount price.
Katrina benefit auction – comics and comic art
Joe Quesada and a slew of other comics professionals are auctioning off art and comics at InkWellRelief.com as a fundraiser for the Red Cross to assist Hurricane Katrina victims. The first group of auctions are now online — please visit and bid.
UPDATE:
Click here to bid on signed copies of the “Phoenix – Endsong” hardcover and the “Robot Stories” DVD
Click here to bid on another signed copy of the “Phoenix – Endsong” hardcover
Click here to bid on the last signed copy of the “Phoenix – Endsong” hardcover
HeroRealm.com on “1602: New World”
From Robert Taylor’s HeroRealm.com review of “1602: New World” Issue 2:
“… Pak�s characterization of the Hulk is inspired, and Tocchini�s work with the dinosaurs is still gorgeous to look at…”
Give to the Red Cross for Katrina relief
The Red Cross is accepting donations for its Hurricane 2005 relief operation. Click here to donate online.