NYCC-Breakfast with the Narnia Blokes

Well more like Brunch but who cares! Ben Barnes and William Mosley were at the Narnia panel looking hot as per usual. No more words now just pics.

NYCC-The Pope is in Town!

Stan Lee @ NYCC Friday!
I mean how is he not like God? He's given us so much!

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away-Jonny Lee Miller

Me and Jonny go way back. As in his feature debut "Hackers" back. Watching him on Eli Stone is an oddly surreal experience simply because I have followed his career for such a long time. And yes if you're wondering I have seen the hot mess that is Dracula 2000. I remember back in the day when he was with Natalie Appleton from 'All Saints' and hanging with BFF Jude Law. Does knowing all that make me a loser? Maybe. But I like to think of it as just being really thorough. Who knows he may appear in a game of Trivial Pursuit sometime. Ok so enough of my confession of a dangerous mind and let me get to the pic.

Come on those sad puppy dog eyes are just fantastic.

Gwyneth Says "Bring Me the Head of Tony Stark!"

I've got to give major props to Vogue for actually putting an explicit comic book reference on the cover. Seriously who doesn't pair their Iron Man cosplay with Oscar de la Renta? Now if they'd only get Robert Downey Jr. to do a Men's Vogue cover as Tony Stark. I mean it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the man likes his bespoke!

Re:Blurb-I'm sad to see that Gwyneth has to "juggle" Chris. I mean he looks like a nice bloke and all even if his music does put me to sleep.

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away-James Purefoy

I seriously cannot get over how underrated James Purefoy is in America. It's just not right! I'm super excited for his Saint reboot though I doubt it's going to get much play in the US. I think most people weren't too impressed with Val Kilmer and Elizabeth Shue's take on The Saint. Though I'll always argue that I'm sure that they were going for a pastishe rather than a remake. But alas they're bringing in a proper bloke to fill in the (always stylish) shoes of Roger Moore. And what a proper bloke indeed.And if you haven't seen Bedrooms & Hallways do yourself a big favor and rent it. I mean seriously how can you go wrong with James Purefoy having a romp with his Rome co-star (& certified Hottie) Kevin McKidd? Answer: You can't

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away-Anthony Stewart Head

The man was on two of my all time favorite shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Little Britain.
Is there anything better than watching ASH sing "Standing"?
COMPUTER SAYS NO!


I love when Buffy deflects the dagger with her hand. I've tried the same move but I deflect Vanilla lattes thrown by hostile Starbucks baristas.
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And then there're all the "Standing" Fan Vids. I especially like this BSG Papa & Son Adama one:

Sadiddy Segment: Texans do it better. And by "it" I mean everything.

Miss Texas won Miss USA 2008.

We rock.
That is all.

LOLing @ 7-Eleven

If you're wondering why my blog is all over the place just look at my purchases from 7-Eleven made at 11:15pm after a lovely episode of Eli Stone. Lucky Magazine w/ 'too good for Heroes' Ali Larter, Orangina, & Lotto scratch off tickets. Classy? You betcha!

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away-Jamie Bamber

Jamie Bamber is redonculously frakking hot.

So Say We All.

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away-Alex Pettyfer

I, like 300 million other Americans, missed Alex Rider:Stormbreaker when it was in theaters. But thanks to cable I can right that past wrong. Quick Review: Hilariously ridiculous. I seriously could not stop laughing. Especially when Alicia Silverston was on screen. Oh how the mighty have fallen! But luckily it wasn't a waste of time beacuse it stars two of my favorite hotties ever: Ewan McGregor & Bill Nighy. And it introduced me to a new hottie: Alex Pettyfer. And he just turned 18 today so this is (now) not a crime.

NYCC Preview: 'Moonlight' Sonata

Jason Dohring and Alex O'Laughlin will be having a panel (and also a laugh) at NYCC next week. I previously wrote about my issues with Moonlight but I won't let those issues get in the way of seeing Mr. Logan Echolls and, by association, Mr.Holly Valance.

A Pom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

The Ministry of Health @ Pop Colony would like to introduce a new initiative.
Super simple concept: a hot English guy every single day. Because looking at hot guys is good for your health.

The inaugural pommie:
DANIEL CRAIG

GQ UK recently named Daniel Craig the Best Dressed Man in the UK. That's good and all but I really prefer Mr.Craig when he's not dressed.

GET LEARNED!-Stuff White People Like

Stuff White People Like

is absolutely brilliant.
And so true it makes me cry.
Go have a laugh

Preview:#48 -Whole Foods & Grocery Co-Ops

WTF Moments in Pop Culture: Will Chalker @ #34 on Models.com is unacceptable

Will Chalker is #34 on Models.com list of the top 50 models. That means that there are 33 "better" male models. This cannot be true. And I, Pop Colony, will prove it scientifically for the sake of all that is good in the world.

Exhibit A:
He's gone down the runway with a frakkin baby tiger in his hands.
Exhibit B:
Expertly pulls off a cowboy hat without resorting to irony.
Exhibit C:
I didn't even know Paco Rabanne was still around. But now I am indebted to them for providing the best window dressing for Sears on Robson ever.

I rest my case.
So Models.com get your act together and put Will in his rightful place at #1.

Tiny TinTin

According to the Guardian the kid from Love Actually/Nanny McPhee (or for the geekery- two eps of Doctor Who last season) has been cast as everyone's favorite Belgian for the TinTin Triology (god I love me some alliteration!). I'm not sure what to think except that I guess Freddie Highmore was asking for too much money. But seriously I can't believe the boy is almost 18! I swear he still looks like a fetus.

On the other hand, I guess I'm also feeling blah over the news since many moons ago I heard a rumor that Jamie Bell was in the front running since TinTin is being directed by his Billy Elliot director- Stephen Daldry. And you know how I feel about Jamie Bell. Did you see "Dear Wendy". I didn't think so.


[BTW: I'm really surprised that I haven't seen this reported/debated all over the comics blogs yet. I guess it's too Euro for North American fanboys.]

Frakkin Awesome!-Brad Paisley is a BSG Fanboy

Dear Brad,
I really didn't have of an opinion of you up until I saw the BSG:Phenomenon special the other day. And well you're frakkin awesome. Out of all the people interviewed I felt that you were the most fanboyish. Which is quite an acheivement considering celebrated geeks Joss and Seth Green were also interviewed. So I commend you, Brad, for showing that BSG love is not only for the mom's basement dwellers but also for stupidly rich country stars.

Love,
Pop Colony

NYCC Preview-Dingoes ate my baby, baby!

Seth Green (along with the Robot Chicken crew) is going to be at NYCC.

Is the fabulousness never going to end?
I hope not!

NYCC Preview- In the Presence of The Divine NPH

Oh and how can I forget to mention that the divine Neil Patrick Harris is also going to be in attendance.

Which means pretty much two things:
1)not-so-subtle STALKING
2)After-PARTY!

NYCC Preview-The Big Pommie

So part of the movie/tv schedule is up for New York Comic Con. And there is definitely going to be some serious Pommie love during the Narnia:Prince Caspian panel with Ben Barnes and William Moseley. See you there!

It's (almost) Never Sunny in Caprica...I mean Vancouver.

OMG Day 2 of good weather in Vancouver!

This is good news not only for me but also for the BSG crew who's about to start working on finishing the the LAST EPISODES. :(
I took that lovely picture from my 'hood. Ah what fun it was to finally go outside after the hail/snow/rain/thunder last week.

On a related note: Jamie Bamber,when am I going to bump into you? And by bump of course I mean stalk you for a couple of blocks.

And if you're worrying that I wasn't going to include some towel clad Bamber don't fret!

And don't forget!-BSG:The Last Season starts this Friday!

Lee Pace in Eyeliner or 10 Good Reasons to see THE FALL

I don't like to give the Pop Colony seal of approval to movies that I haven't seen yet but Lee Pace makes me do crazy things. So here's the top 10 Reasons to see The Fall.

10. Because Possession will pull a Fanboys and never get released [double :(]

9. Lee Pace in eyeliner

8. It's from the director of The Cell (which before you start bitching-was an excellent music video/Louis Vuitton tie-in advert)

7. According to IMDB it was shot in 26 countries.

6. Lee Pace sports some Jean-Paul Gaultier-esque swag

5. It kinds of looks like the South Asian version of Pan's Labyrinth

4. Did I mention Lee Pace in eyeliner?

3. Produced by Spike Jonze & David Fincher. Spike has earned beaucoup de points after dropping Drew. And Fincher was totally shafted last year. Zodiac was fantastic. Robert Downey Jr was brilliant (as always).

2. I don't know who the eff Kim Uylenbroek (pictured right) is but he's in the movie and he's hot. [Just did some mild investigating. He's a Dutch model. ed note:Sweet.]

1. There's no Pushing Daisies until....wait for it...the Fall :(

WTF Moments in Pop Culture: Lily Allen has a talk show

I guess I can file this under: things only the BBC can get away with

Lily Allen & Friends

At first I was reluctant to watch the show. Mostly because as an American I don't really have that variety show gene. But I gave it a shot. And it's not bad. Actually it's pretty fabulous. Lily's "friends" are not just the hip UK scenesters she associates with but also the humble stars of myspace & youtube. This mishmash of guests makes for an entertaining show filled with good music and Brticom "stars" whose name I always have to wiki.
Plus I have to give props simply for it not being a reality show.

POP COLONY PSA: Wearing ED HARDY makes you a Douchebag

POP COLONY
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

When we look back at the trends of the 2000s (or as they will become known-Crimes Against Humanity) we're going to have to come to terms with a decade long obsession with trucker "chic". Von Dutch trucker hats, Chopper crap, John Deere shirts, and now thanks to Ed Hardy: tattoo clothing have plagued our malls and other sacred places.

I mean seriously, WTF?

Tattoos are ugly enough on the skin so putting them on hoodies and hats isn't going to make me like them (tattoos or the tattee) any better. I guess this whole trucker thing is an unfortunate manifestation of people's new found awareness of "irony". Should we blame Alanis? Of course not! She did give us the non-Freemasons version of "Uninvited". But see the kicker is that their is no inherent irony in wearing Trucker inspired paraphernalia. Why? Because by wearing trashy clothing you yourself becomes trashy. And in the case of Ed Hardy: you become a douchebag.

So Pop Colonists please avoid wearing any Ed Hardy.

And remember Pop Colonists don't let other Pop Colonists become douchebags.

I WANT THIS NOW!: The X-Files Teaser Poster

It's so beautiful!

I love how Fox always has to be self-referential.
That is all.

You'll Be a Better Person If...you buy Cut Copy's "In Ghost Colours"

Cut Copy's new album "In Ghost Colours" dropped on Tuesday. So go get it. Like Now. It's beyond fantastic. It's the perfect music for getting ready to go out while chi-ing your hair and adding so many products that you're nearly combustible. Yes it's that good.

BTW: It's only 6.99 @ iTunes.
Go show the Aussie boys some support.
Even if they are sadiddy Easterners.

"Far Away" is one of my fave tracks.
It's just got one of those brilliant choruses that begs to be used (read:abused) in the trailer of a mediocre rom-com.
Don't Forget: Their first album was stellar too. Especially the track "Saturdays" which has a bit of "Digital Love" in it reminding me of the fabulous Juliette Lewis GAP ad. Oh hell I love that ad so much I'll just post/marry it.

Can't Speak Norwegian-Annie & Girls Aloud to Collaborate?

Supposedly Girls Aloud are going to make an appearance on Annie's new album
coming out some time this year (hopefully).
This makes me very happy.
That is all.

The Chorus to this song is deliriously infectious. I seriously cannot stop humming it.



I better be hearing this at a club soon. A lot. Damn that Richard X gets me every time.

Double The Fun: Josh Radnor vs. Mark Ronson

VS

Josh Radnor is pretty adorable on How I Met Your Mother. But to be fair HIMYM has the hottest sitcom cast on TV with Jason Segal, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders, and the occasional Whedonverse guest star. BTW he gets extra props for being a Broadway boy after he took over the lead role in The Graduate from Jason Biggs.











Mark Ronson is really at the heart of the hip London scene. He's the Grammy winning producer behind Amy Winhouse's hit album. [I'll admit that I'm no Winehouse fan but her cover of The Zuton's Valerie on Ronson's Versions is pretty brilliant.] He also produced the Amy Winehouse song "I'm No Good" which is used as the theme to Billie Piper's fabulously saucy series "Secret Diary of a Call Girl". Plus he's also one of the most stylish guys around having appeared in GQ & Men's Health Style Guide. Oh and did I mention that he's got a British accent?




The Britney Connection
Josh: Brit's character fell head over heels for Ted on HIMYM

Mark: Covered Brit's magnum opus "Toxic" on his BRIT winning album "Versions"














Verdict: Mark Ronson by a hair. And what very nice hair it is. When the crew of HIMYM do the inevitable "Robin dates a Ted-clone" episode they must get Mark. I just won't have it any other way.
Update: And I totally forgot to mention that Mark produced Robbie's Lovelight. While it's no Rock DJ it still got the kids (read:alcoholic friends) dancing on the couch.

WTF Moments in Pop Culture: McG Speaking

Over at the Ausiello Report on TV Guide they've got a recap of the 'Chuck' panel at the Paley Fest. Unfortunately McG was also there and decided to speak.

Geeking out: McG on the difference between a geek and a nerd: "Joss Whedon is a geek, J.J. Abrams is a nerd."

I have yet to see any 'JJ Abrams is My Master Now' shirts for sale.
But if someone decides to go there I suggest they use some Trekkie font/crap.
And then jump off a bridge.

Fancy a Rave?: Lessons from the UK Charts

I've been listening to BBC Radio 1 on Live Stream for the the past couple of nights and I have concluded the following:

1) Greg James is the cutest thing ever. Seriously. Last night (Tues AM UK) he defended playing "My Humps" and bashed Heather Mills all in the same show. Talk about covering all your bases. I do have to google about 3/4ths of what he talks about but it's well worth it. Plus thanks to the time difference his super early morning show is on at 9pm Vancouver time.
[Comics Note: And if there is ever a Runaways movie he most definitely has to play Chase.]

2) Rave music will never go out of style in the UK. Well it may go out of style, per se, but it will always get people on the dancefloor and high spots of the chart.

3)The Chris Moyles show theme/jingle is the most annoying thing ever. Though I'll give him some points back for playing Madonna every 30 min.

4) British people are not ashamed of their love of pop music. And that Ladies and Gents is why they rock.

#9 on this week's UK Chart- Utah Saints "Something Good 08"

Let me just get this out of the way first: Rave will never die.
Why?

Because people never get tired of looped beats. Back in the day we had our Casio keyboards that could do a mean hip-hop beat on loop till the batteries died out. Thanks to technological progress you can now have the same effect with a ringtone that plays the hook from your fave jam on loop until you answer the call from your mom (which will probably take a while).

Accepting the permanence of rave in the Brits' hearts and ears will make understanding the UK charts much easier. So it should be of no surprise to anyone that the #9 song on the charts this week is a rave hit. Actually it's a remix of a rave hit hence the year in the title. Like a prized bottle of vintage wine this track just seems to get more and more popular. Do I understand why ? Well since I haven't won a Nobel Prize the answer is most definitely 'no'. But as a Colonial I'm guessing that the fact that it's a meta-mix of Kate Bush's brilliant 'Cloudbusting' couldn't have hurt its chances of topping the pops.

In Sequential Style-James Jean & Prada

I'm not an emotional person but these bags always make me cry tears of pure joy. While the fashionazis are dubbing these bags the "Fairy Bags" [or for you Ren-fest types "Faery Satchels"], I'm going to stay true to comics and christen the bags the "Rose Red" and the "Snow White" in homage to the oh-so-excellent Fables.
And if you're in New York or LA you can go and see the wallpaper James Jean did for the Prada stores in Soho and Beverly Hills. I had somewhat lost faith in Miuccia recently with the move of Miu Miu to Paris fashion week and the the disappearance of übermodel Harry Kinkaid from Prada campaigns. But bringing in James Jean and using his style as inspiration for an entire collection has reinvigorated my faith in Miuccia and Co. If only we could return the ad campaigns to their glory days of Jamie Bell and Maggie Gyllenhaal instead of the tired Sasha, Kirsten Dunst, and Lindsay Lohan of late.

On a side note: If you're wishing to buy my affection/esteem/soul just send me one (or more) of these bags in my direction and we'll see what we can work out.