Forget the naysayers, and there were many of them. They never could have predicted to immediate reaction that Albuquerque fans would have to be able to attend an event that is just for them. They didn't have to fly to San Diego, New York or Chicago. They were able to stay right here and have the world of Geek Fandom come to them. That after all is what the haters are missing. No, this isn't San Diego Comic Con. It isn't as big, It isn't as wild, but dammit, It's ours. From the moments the doors opened until late in the afternoon, the line to get into Albuquerque Comic Con was out the door, around the corner, and down the street. Denizens of the 505 turned out in droves to embrace the phenomenon that is Comic Con!
The Star Wars presence was actually far larger than we had expected. there TONS of 501st Legion members who also helped out as crowd control.During the 501st Legions panel they announced an interesting tid bit that we had not been aware of... New Mexico has recently become it's own Garrison within the organization. Previously the New Mexico area had originally been a part of the Mountain garrison but membership in our fair state had demanded the expansion! The 501st's informative panel instructed attendees not only on the skill set necessary but also the financial commitment as well as a dedication to uphold the expectaions of not only Lucasfilm but of the general public who expect the 501st to look like they just walked out of the Star Wars universe.
During a Star Wars Q&A panel Dickey Beer, the former Stunt coordinator for Return Of The Jedi revealed an interesting fact that may surprise many fans. "I didn't know I was Boba Fett." He explained that during his career he has rarely if ever watched the films that he has been involved with. He said it wasn't until years later that his daughter came to him with a book and said "See, You played Boba Fett." To which he replied, "Oh Yeah I was the guy in the suit that fell in that big hole."
Deep Roy best known to fans as all 157 Oompa Loompas in Tim Burton's remake of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, credited that role as being the most difficult role he's ever had. When we asked the two men what their dream projects would be, Dickey was modest in responding. "What I do is my dream job. I make movies and i love what i do." Deep Roy on the other hand seemed to be campaigning for a new job. "I want to be a James Bond villain, seriously of all the things I have done in this industry, thats what I want to do." We here at DisFanReview totally endorse that idea!!!
In the afternoon Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, and David Della Rocco, the stars of Boondock Saints took to the panel room and gave the standing room only crowd exactly what they wanted. It's clear that Reedus and Flanery really do have a strong friendship and they totally energized the Albuquerque crowd.
Reedus was also on hand to talk about his successful AMC show The Walking Dead. The show's first season just came to an end, but Reedus said that Season 2 has been greenlit for 13 episodes. Thats double the size of it six episode inaugural season.
Reedus was also asked about the rumors that he may be starring in the reboot of The Crow films. "The thing about IMDB is, that anybody can write what ever they want there. No, I haven't been approached, but i would love to do it. that would be awesome."
If Comic Con is about anything, it is about the costumes! From THOR and Captain America to Disney fare like Ariel and Prince Eric to The Mad Hatter and the Red Queen. As well as all of those amazing Star Wars costumes.
-Admiral Duke
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