Wizard World Chicago ‘07
Posted August 15th, 2007 by jeff in Videos
Join Mark Millar as he talks to the artists, writers and fans on the floor at one of the biggest comic conventions in America, Wizard World Chicago!
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov), Windows Media (.wmv)
Music Credits: “Energy”, “Zombie Girl” and “Lust for a Vampire” by The Quintessentials; “All For Me Grog” by The Pubcrawlers. All music via PodsafeAudio.
To see more of Mark Millar, check out all three episodes of Ultimate Eye for the Vertigo Guy.
August 15th, 2007 at 9:40 am
This was hilarious :) Looks like you guys had a lot of fun in Chicago! How many people actually thought you were Mark Millar?
August 15th, 2007 at 9:42 am
What do you mean? That IS Mark Millar. Just ask Angelina.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:24 am
you guys look like you had a lot of fun!
i especially like the part when those jedis tricked you into thinking they weren’t jedis… oh you crazy jedis and your mind tricks!
August 15th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Love that accent, Matthew! Or should I say Mark Millar? And just how WAS Angelina?
August 15th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
People, we have a morale problem here in g14. Matthew Balthrop thinks he’s not funny. Seriously. He told me over the phone yesterday that while he can be marginally funny with scripted stuff, he’s just not as funny with the get up and go shooting style that was required for this piece.
Ballz, I was on the floor and it was because of you. You are awesome in this episode. And a dynamite Jeff and Toaster reference to boot? Rad!
By the by, my favorite moment was when Not Millar interviewed Not Baltar and Not President Roslin. So meta! Now if only there was some footage of the real Tom Zerik being interviewed. Oh well, I guess that will never be.
Nice job, gents.
August 15th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Whaat?! Of course he’s funny. Matthew, you are funny. This was funny!
On a different topic: I hate that bitch Toaster.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
This was SO funny! Never say you’re not funny, because it’s just plain not true. Really. EXCELLANT job on the accent, wish I could do that.. :D I find it hilarious how the two “not” jedis seemed so offended that you would even think them jedis… who were they really supposed to be? Or do we even care?? I wonder how many people went home telling everyone they met Mark Millar.. HAHAHA! Loved it guys!
August 16th, 2007 at 3:10 am
Matt, rest easy, friend. I believe you are not funny, were never funny and will never be funny. However, I give you and Jeff (and the supporting crew) kudos for a nice video. Good editing and timing with everything. I liked the music and the mix between man-on-the-street and plugging websites. I’d suggest talking to more people and putting in twice as many website plugs and twice as many jokes but in the same time span. Just make them all a bit quicker. And Matt, if you think you are unfunny then find someone to fill in your spot. But until you find another accent-mimicking monkey you’ll have to deal with the spotlight…
August 16th, 2007 at 3:32 am
That was great. I was really impressed how Matt worked in the toaster reference.
It looks like you guys had alot of fun out there. Cheers…
August 16th, 2007 at 9:43 am
Balz, you suck! We kid cause we love. That was fun to watch, and it was nice to see that everyone was such good sports. If those guys at the beginning weren’t Jedi’s what the fuck were they?
August 16th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Douchebags, Gav. Douchebags. Although if I really had to guess I’d say they are something related to Lord of the Rings.
August 16th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Yes Willis, they did seem to lack basic social skills. Perhaps this was their first time seeing real girls.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Wow, Ryan comments twice on this piece?
We’ve got GOLD here Lofgren!!
And thanks, Dave, for airing out my personal thoughts here in the vlog comments. We truly are a new media group now folks. :)
Just kidding, everybody. Thanks for stroking my ego. I’ll try and show up in more videos soon.
Matthew
August 16th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Matthew, I really just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your work - especially when you don’t realize the gold you’re producing, brother. You funny!
At least I didn’t mention the rash… you know the one I mean. And I’m sure Kel does too… yikes!
On an unrelated note, raised red bumps that appear on the testicles - known as “Ball Rash” - is an all too common problem for us men during these hot, humid summer months. So remember, gents, don’t be to proud sprinkle some baby powder down there after showering. It’ll keep things nice and dry… and smelling terrific!
Love,
David C. White
PS - I am in a weird mood today
August 16th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
Uh…okay…
This is how rumors about me get started Dave. First you’re saying something like this, then all of the sudden I’ve cheated on all of my girlfriends. Or I’ve killed someone who tried to attack me. Or i’ve devoured children’s bones. Or I don’t like any of my actors or casts ever. I’ve heard them all folks.
So. I take back the love and peace that I wished you earlier. I do not wish you love and peace. I wish you pain, and pestilence.
Oh, and whatever rash YOU have, don’t lump all guys in with you. I am rash free, everywhere on my body, no matter what season it is. Boo-ya.
Matthew
August 17th, 2007 at 8:15 am
uh-oh! time for a booster!
“goodmorning starshine… the earth says hello… you twinkle above us… we twinkle below…”
August 17th, 2007 at 9:14 am
hee hee
This is your punishment for trying to blast my birthday wish blog out of the water. Payback’s a bitch, eh?
August 17th, 2007 at 10:49 am
I was going to post about the whole Ball Rash thing being a flight of humor fancy from someone in a weird mood… but I think the lady doth protest too much.
That said, last time I saw Matthew’s junk it was rash free, Matthew has never killed anyone to my knowledge (cripple is another story), he would never devour children’s bones as they do not provide enough energy to fuel his rage, and he loves almost 30% of the actors and casts we’ve had so far.
And he knows without a doubt that he is funnier that me.
Thanks for the wishes of pain and pestilence! I am now off to get a root canal!
DCW
August 17th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Hey, great job on this piece, guys. I did think it stranged that Bendis was trying to pass himself off as a guy named “Brandon,” but what can you do when someone’s trying to stay undercover? Pretty lame disguise, though, “Brandon.”
August 17th, 2007 at 11:37 am
Excellent piece! I know how hard it is to jump in front of the cam and do interviews with semi cooperative people, you done good kid. Ya done good. Though I wouldn’t have minded seeing a bit of that rage released on the non-jedis in a crippleing manner. As nerdly as I am, and respect all manner of nerdlidom, those guys were just asses! They wouldn’t even turn around and face you. I was really hopeing for nerd tears brought on by that same abuse you pour onto Joey in so many fun skit moments…..or just punch them and run.
And as for “Brandon” AT LEAST SAY YOUR “REAL” NAME IS WILSON, or at least Mr. Fisk. Sheesh! If you’re going to dress up know your character people! On that note, great work Matthew Millar, and awesome insider humor, “Haven’t seen you in an Age” classic!
The toaster drop was higlarious, but the subtitled Gramorian Gaurd made me cry with lol. Nice photos Kent, and awesome editing Jeff! Good balance between info and humor, I think I actually learned something…not sure what…but something, and what’s with the F.A.R.T.S. chicks accent?
August 17th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Hey guys, that was interesting. Not the piece, just the ball rash.
I’m kidding. I liked the piece, and it was a look into the world of people with hefty imaginations. Nice, Matt and Jeff. Between Going to that convention in Chicago and this Porn convention in LA, I may have a hard time deciding… ’cause I’m HARD CORE!!!!!!!!!!
JPT
August 17th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
To the person posing as Jon Paul…
Stop it. We all know the horrible fate that befell JP at my hands thanks to that last blog post. I am still trying to deal with my guilt. Do the planets that Dark Phoenix eats come taunt poor Jean Grey? No they do not. I guess… hey Jeff, do they?
DCW
“Fucking Rash Free in 07!”
August 17th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Dave, what drugs did they give you at the dentist? Cuz I want some… :)
And Matthew is rash-free - I can vouch.
Planets are yummy.
phoenix
August 17th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Holy shit! Matthew’s getting it on with Dark Phoenix. And planets ARE yummy. Raumph! (that was her eating a planet)
August 18th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Hey, can we talk a little more about this rash? Um, just. . . wondering. Is there medication to get rid of it?
Just kidding! I don’t have one at all! Just playing you all like I do! And to do a little more ego stroking Matthew, you are quite funny. And one has to be very smart to be humorous, so it just goes to follow that you are most intelligent. Genius-level, I’d say. Actually, Dave, you’re funny too–you’ve broken me many, many times, so don’t be all, “oh, I’m not as funny as Matt, poor me.” And you’re both reallyreallyridiculously good-looking.
Guess I’m in a weird mood too.
August 18th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Yes yes. We all want to blow Matt and Dave. Especially me. And I’m not in a weird mood at all.
August 18th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
at least Jeff’s honest.
August 24th, 2007 at 11:29 am
YAY F.A.R.T.S. RULE!!!!! ^.^..she sounds cooooolll…YAY YOU!
August 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
If I didn’t know better, I’d say Nicole was a fan of F.A.R.T.S. Or at least wicked ass sexy accents. Yup. That’s it.
August 30th, 2007 at 7:40 am
That’s awesome. I talked with a Scottish accent the rest of the night. It just wouldn’t stop. its infectious.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Perhaps if, when faux-Mark had asked if we knew he had slept with Angelina, I had not squelched my first instinct to point out that Billy Bob said it was “like fucking a couch,” our interview would not have ended up on the editing room floor?
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 am
He guy is very smart his all performance is very great.