Recent Late Nite Show craziness

Madness. I'm gonna miss this show.

Hopeless at updates this year, my apologies.

Oh, not *that* Jerk again...Paul Mason on 'The Late Nite Show' Episode 1, Season 5 (2014)- Part 4.

Yep. Sorry.

Seriously though, thanks again to host Scott Black, companions Amanda Bacchi & the Flashman, the welcoming crew of Kris, Vin, Richard and the rest of 31 Digital for inviting me back for the first episode for 2014. Chatting 'Soldier' etc. like it's an actual *think* that people dig. Makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy. Though that could just be the humidity.
Cheers, Soldiers. Marching on.

How to feed your ego: Past Episodes of the Late Nite Show

Host Scott Black and the great crew of 31 Digital have invited me back to the Late Nite Show this week for the launch of their 2014 season. What to kill some time and brain cells? Suss out the previous episodes, from most recent to first (Sept 2013, Jan 2013 and Nov 2012). Talking Soldier Legacy, Comics, Taekwon-do, and mostly Bullsh**. Sorry about the language, young readers. Let's say "Not Suitable for the Class Room". This Thursday Feb 6th at 9pm (10pm AEDST) on Brisbane channel 44, or online live streaming at: https://new.livestream.com/accounts/1953698/31DigitalLive Gotta run. Keep marching on.

If you're gonna die...

Something I hinted at on The Late Nite Show recently, which made 3 people (and my Mum) concerned.

Either way, we'll see where the journey goes.

Man, I have lots to catch up on...meanwhile, watch these!

Still have Supanova Brisbane pics and Australia team Squad training stuff to throw up here; running a bit behind on the blogging. Hope you're all well, mythical readers.

In the meantime, the Late Nite show's anniversary episode is up!
Nonsense, Soldier Legacy comics, SDCC, Oz Comic-Con,  Greg Capullo, World Taekwon-do Championships 2013 and other gibberish ensures (and apologies for the language ;P)

Cheers!

More Pics from 'Graphic', and pics from last week's 'Late Nite Show' appearance

Many thanks to Tim McEwen for the pics of the Len Wein 'Graphic' panel I was kindly asked to host recently at the Sydney Opera House early October. Again, very blown away by Mr Wein's friendly nature, great stories, and the professional and friendly staff of the event: 

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Many thanks to Late Nite Show Host Scott Black and the awesome and friendly cast and crew of Brisbane's 'The Late Nite Show' (shout outs Flash, Amanda, Kris and Biggy!) on 31 Digital for inviting me back to talk nonsense and bullsh**. Had an awesome time, and also great to meet comedian Jacob Lingard!

"On This Week: Comic Book Mastermind Paul Mason & Comedian Jacob Lingard

It’s our 5 year anniversary of The Late Nite Show AND Scott’s Birthday!  Join us for the big celebration as he welcomes back two of his favourite guests!  First up is comic book writer, artist and all around awesome dude Paul Mason (http://www.thesoldierlegacy.com, http://www.facebook.com/soldierlegacy, http://www.pm-comic.blogspot.com, http://pmason83.deviantart.com Twitter: @pmason83) as he comes on to talk about comic coventions, martial arts competitions, and being the said “dude.”

Also on is comedian Jacob Lingard (Twitter: @JacobLingard) to talk about his fantastic new room Fresh Meat (Click Here For Event Information) and to have a few laughs!"

http://latenitemedia.com/?p=1647

Photos courtesy of 31 Digital: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.663159453703645.1073741853.116056365080626&type=1

(L to R) Jacob Lingard, Scott Black, Little James aka 'Flashman', me, Amanda Bacchi

And sadly...a meme was born :P (Thanks to "Number 1 'Soldier Legacy' fan' David A. 

Cheers my friend, you crazy bastard ;P)

The latest very kind media stuff, with 'Soldier' ties.

Just a quick one; The ANZAC DAY edition of 'The Late Nite Show' used a little bit of art and my tribute in 'The Soldier legacy comics' for their program. Check out part 1 of the episode, and click here to check out the rest of the episodes: http://www.youtube.com/user/Mrlateniteshow?feature=watch

Just to finish up:
The guys at Geek Speak talked up 'The Soldier Legacy's Strange Tales #1', and Todd seemed to dig 'The Maleficus Seven' back up story. Cheers, guys.
http://geekspeak.podbean.com/2013/05/20/geek-speak-live-56-batman-legozombiesjulie-mcnivenbatman-ghostbusters-cgi-filmsironman3/

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Dear Diary: SLQ, Late Nite Show 2013, Other stuff...you asleep yet?

Random bits and pieces this week, bear with me :)

WIP pencil panel from the upcoming Part 3 of the Doctor Nikola back up feature in 'Dark Detective: Sherlock Holmes #9, and the upcoming 'Soldier Legacy's Strange Tales'

• Wrapped up my Comics workshops at the State Library of Queensland last week. It was part of their Annual Cartoons, Animation and Manga workshop series, and I was very proud to have been aboard. The 2 groups (12-16 year olds and 9-12 year olds) gave great feedback over the experience, and I see there were quite a few faces blown away by some of the comic page examples I talked about. Plenty of Jack Kirby appreciation from the new generation of budding storytellers ;D

Tim McEwen's Brisbane Supanova reading pile. Photo copyright 2013 Tim McEwen.

• Australian comics creator and co-founder of 'Supanova Pop Culture Expo' Tim McEwen posted a photo blog of the November Supanova convention in Brisbane (2012), which features some cool comics-related highlights of his show, including my boof head, apparently giving the "Oh-No- You -Did-nt" finger to the audience during the "Domestic Drawing Dynamos" panel James "The Deep" Brouwer and I spoke at (with my main man 'Q-Dog' conducting). Great memories and loads of fun. Check out the many faces of Howard Chaykin during a fantastic MasterClass given on the Friday night, and the local comics haul Tim managed to score, including the latest Soldier in the top right. http://greenerpasturescomic.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/supanova-brisbane-2012.html

• A Title and Cover mock up seems to have been given the seal of approval for the new issue release from me, and Writer collaborator Christopher Sequeira, entitled "The Soldier Legacy's Strange Tales"- featuring The Diabolical Doctor Nikola. This will be a 20 page story, plus a extra story in the back discussed earlier- the "Dirty Harry of Exorcists : Lazarus "Larry" Burne. I'm very much looking forward to bringing this out at Oz Comic-Con Perth and Adelaide in March. I'm told the webmaster will be back soon to retinker with an updated bio, but in the meantime: http://www.ozcomiccon.com/guestbio.aspx?GID=117370566038544 . More news soon for reader who give a damn, I might be catching you Melbourians earlier than first thought ;)

Late Nite Host Scott Black, new "sick kick" Amanda Bacchi, and Bozo the Clown.
Photo copyright 2013, 31 Digital.

• Last week the new season started of 'The Late Nite Show with Scott Black' on Briz 31 Digital, and I was lucky enough to have been invited back for more nonsense and Schwarzenegger jokes ;D If you missed it, it's now online at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIqUONCuVDGUluy-Rmxu7T6eABwGzPDpJ 

"The Action film you didn't want...". Photo copyright 2013, 31 Digital

Or, you can jump straight to the terrible bits with me in it below ;P

In among the nonsense, I got a chance to name check good mate and frequent collaborator Christopher Sequeira, good mate and Australia comic illustrator Paul Abstruse, the good guys at 'Gifts for the Geek' in Geelong, Vic, and the wonderful Oz Comic-Con.

  

Thank you again to Scott Black for asking me back- I have heaps of fun being on the show, and getting to hang out a little with the Kris and the crew, Little James etc. It was lovely to meet Alana and sad to see she won't be a regular on the show this year, but alternatively, my friend Amanda Bacchi will be filling in as the new Late Nite Show companion. Congratulations all, and all the best for the new season!

Lazarus Burne, Best of show, & Bits and Pieces from the Week

• Another unexpected very kind appearance on The Jack Kirby Museum website; thanks to Andrez Bergen and his upcoming novel 'Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?' I'm very pleased he liked the image. http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/kirby-vision/2013/01/09/great-capes/

• Tonight at 9:30pm Queensland (or 10:30pm daylight savings time), the Late Nite show have kindly including my interview from November in their 'Best of' episode. Watch online by going to http://www.qctv.com.au/ and click on the WATCH LIVE banner. "Get to da Choppaarh!"

• Still have a handful of 'Soldier Legacy' packs left on the Big cartel store- I have to thank those that are getting on-board with this little offer of mine, and I hope the new readers enjoy the series. All orders, including print orders, have been sent out. Keep an eye on the mail box. http://www.paulmason.bigcartel.com/

• Colouring *finally* complete on the back up story in the upcoming untitled 'Dr.Nikola/Soldier Legacy' one-shot. The story seems to now have a title, thanks to writer and co-plotter Chris Sequeira 'Lazarus Burne's Maleficent Seven'. Awesome :D Think: "The 'Dirty Harry' of Exorcists" and you'll get the idea.

That's it from me. Swamped with work to do, no richer or well off for it, just a misplaced hope that you readers will like this nonsense when I emerge, and not the usual social media silence I'm slowly getting use to. Just goes to show the lovely audience for the Soldier books are a very "face to face" or traditional brick and mortar comic shop type. I dig that :)

Also hoping the long-battling uni thesis actually takes some sort of shape- Frankenstein's monster of sorts, but a shape nevertheless.  Frantically putting together the slides for next week's SLQ comics workshops, and of course stressing about things that are out of my hands, including the suspected injured foot which is preventing my training for the World titles. 

Well, that and the computer/drawing board tag team of course. It would be weird to jog after work at 3am, right? :P Wouldn't even consider the notion. 

Anyways, back to the lonely coal mine.

p.s: Oh, hey! Congratulations to Tristan Jones, Greg Mclean, Gestalt, DiezelPunk and the whole team for 'Sebastian Hawks' getting to their crowd funding goal. All the best :D I believe you still have a day to place orders http://www.pozible.com/index.php/archive/index/11289/description/0/0

January 2013- Let the nonsense begin...

Looking forward to taping the first episode back for 2013. A fantastic host, crew and bunch of people. More details and spruiking as we get closer ;P

http://latenitemedia.com/

And, in case you missed it, here's some of the nonsense and madness from the first time ;D http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIqUONCuVDGW8B2LA81gv622tcI3j-zF4

UPDATE 17th Jan:
Ok, Episode Taped, and airs tonight, Thursday 17th at 9:30pm (10:30pm EDST) on Channel 44 (Briz 31 Digital), or you can livestream on the internet at http://www.31.com.au/live/. Full of Jibber-Jabbery nonsense from myself as Guest, and instigated by the host Scott Black, Late Nite companions 'The Flashman', Alana Shootingstar, Kris the stage manager, and introducing the new sidekick for 2013, Amanda Bacchi :D Get to tha Choppah!

Name Check on TV? Thanks, Folks!

While watching the locally produced 'The Late Nite Show with Scott Black' last Thursday, I was surprised not once, but twice! by the reference to me and 'The Soldier Legacy'

...That check must have cleared ;P



4: 05 seconds in, referenced in the monologue joke. I'm touched, thanks mate :D

But then, my friend Amanda Bacchi from Geek Speak TV was a guest, talking Geek stuff...


...12:20ish, Mr Black does it again! Champion :)
Thanks for the kind words, Amanda. And great to hear Stewart McKenny, 'Zombie Cities', and 'Winter City' get a plug too.

I very much appreciate anyone acknowledging the existence of 'The Soldier Legacy', let alone the praise :D Nice work as usual, Mr Black and Flash, and thanks again.

The Late Nite Show with Scott Black: featuring guest Paul Mason :D

The entire 'Late Nite Show' with Scott Black is now available online, featuring me as a guest, talking nonsense ;P

Thank you again to Scott, the crew and 31 Digital. There may be a replay during Brisbane Supanova weekend, that is,  Saturday night the 10th, on Channel 44.

For those interstate, who want to witness my embarrassment (I had a lot of trouble watching myself :P), I appear in Pt 3 and Pt 4, with a credit mention in Pt 1. Enjoy!

(Please bare mind mind the 'M' rating, kids :) )

Someone was silly enough to let me on TV... ;P

Big, big thank you to Mr Scott Black and the crew (Steve and James above too) for inviting me onto 'The Late Nite Show'. We talked...well,  mostly nonsense, but a little about 'The Soldier Legacy', Brisbane Supanova, and comics. If you're in Brisbane, tune in tonight (Thursday 8th Nov) and 9:30pm on 31 Digital (Channel 44), or again on Saturday night (replay).

It will be up on Youtube for the interstaters curious to see me make a jerk of myself ;P Click the links below, and check out past episodes of the show, Funny stuff, very much in the same vein of Conan or Craig Ferguson :D 

Thanks again, gents :D

http://www.youtube.com/user/Mrlateniteshow

https://www.facebook.com/thelateniteshowTV?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/31Digital
http://twitter.com/TheLateNiteShow