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Kicking off X-Files s3. Unimpressed w/ the season premieres and finales in the series so far. It's the middle eps that are the good stuff. #

"Let the cat out of the bag," they say… but sometimes the cat just wants to stay in the bag. http://twitpic.com/29p3lx #

Everyone seems to be negative on this live-action Blue Beetle test footage, but I sorta love it. Am I totally off? http://bit.ly/drHf92 #

"Black Sky" is "Band of Brothers vs Cthulhu"… and I love everything about @Templesmith's art for it: http://bit.ly/bFsBkP #

A big congrats to @KatzMoney on this news: http://bit.ly/9CIiEM #

Hey! Some of @JMBloustein's interview w/ Robert Duvall for "Get Low" is live on @guideposts_org! Check it out: http://bit.ly/9xppxW #

Won't watch the leaked "Thor" trailer but still want to know what happens? You're weird, but I've got you covered: http://bit.ly/9IlveR #

In other news, I dig this "Tron" comic book cover immensely: http://bit.ly/bhCsYd #

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I need to book a flight for a weekend in early August. Any suggestions for websites/airlines to checkout for cheap, last-minute flights? #

Read latest "Walking Dead" tpb last night & had nightmares despite there being very few zombies in it. @RobertKirkman wins again. #

Thinking about running some contests on @MTVSplashPage in the near future. I have waaaay too much Comic-Con swag piling up around here! #

The truth is certainly far less interesting than the story I've made up about this image: http://bit.ly/a8l4Sz (via @RussFrushtick) #

Another Comic-Con regret: I didn't get to meet the "Being Human" cast while I was in San Diego. I love the show. Next time, @bbcamerica! #

I chat w/ "True Blood" actor Mike McMillian and @ZacharyQuinto about "Lucid" and they ask a very important question: http://bit.ly/aYYiy2 #

[CONGRATS!!!] RT @GeekWeekOnline: Mandeville options CROSSHAIR by Top Cow and written by…um…well…uh…me. http://tinyurl.com/2cjl4ae #

Office fun: We're trying to make a "Did Justin Bieber sink the Titanic?" a trending search on Google. Play along & search for it yourself. #

Also fun? Typing in "Did Justin Bieber" and seeing what Google suggests for your search… #

Talkin' zombies and deep acting stuff w/ "The Walking Dead" cast at Comic-Con, because I'm a serious journamalist: http://bit.ly/9fqnPx #

Just changed the @mtvsplashpage Twitter logo to a brand new icon created by @nickrrrad. Waiting for it to show up! Thanks, Nick! #

Star Trek is the one with wookies, right? RT @JHoffman6: I just spun into a nerd rage and @misterpatches got it on tape. http://ow.ly/2i0Ns #

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Very disappointed I didn't get to shake hands w/ @bradmeltzer during Comic-Con. I barely got to leave the studio all weekend! #

Been asked for my favorite Comic-Con moment. Playing "Random Harmony" w/ Natalie Portman & @OfficialKat was awesome. They liked my sneakers. #

Chatting w/ Helen Mirren re: Harvey Pekar & @WarrenEllis was also a great #SDCC moment for me. I gave her my copy of "Red." (She lost hers.) #

[Kinda sorta want one of these...] (via @ProgGrrl) RT @TrueBloodHBO: ENTER TO WIN A #TRUEBLOOD @PlayStation PSP: http://itsh.bo/TBPSP #

Another #SDCC highlight: Discussing Doctor Who w/ @WarrenEllis. I would love to see an Ellis-written episode of Doctor Who. #doctorwho #

Which trilogy do you prefer, and why: Star Wars, Lord … — LotR all the way! The books were a big part of my youn… http://4ms.me/8X7g8R #

Deadpool is not a superhero… and Ryan Reynolds will STAB YOU if you say otherwise. http://bit.ly/bvIrQc #

Times I wish I had a flipcam handy: @RussFrushtick just did an impression of the gorilla warning the scientists w/ sign language in "Congo." #

What comes after "The Avengers" in Marvel's movie plan? I asked @JoeQuesada! http://bit.ly/9dUxln #

TAKE NOTE: I am officially changing my preferred brand of underwear. http://www.jockey.com/ #toomuchinformation #idontcare #tebow #

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Just met @briantruitt in person for the very first time! He recognized me in middle of Comic-Con crowd! Technology works! #sdcc #

[Sure it wasn't Skeletor?] RT @briantruitt: Very cool literally running into @rickmarshall on #sdcc floor. Almost mistook him for He-Man! #

While on the #sdcc floor, I stalked "Goats" creator @jonrosenberg. Look! He doesn't even know I'm watching him: http://twitpic.com/28op3k #

While on the floor today, I also managed to meet up w/ @indycred @EnemyOfPeanuts @mrtonylee @deadzebra @amm133 & @ToddNauck! Yay for #SDCC #

I also got to meet @briantruitt & @loveandcapes in person for the very first time. They are both just as awesome as I hoped they'd be! #sdcc #

Wanted to buy 1 of these Puppet Master puppets (probably Blade), but I value my marriage too much for that: http://twitpic.com/28pbuo #sdcc #

Closing time in MTV HQ. I'll miss working w/ @KaraWarner & @Terri_Schwartz. Thanks for bringing the fun! http://twitpic.com/28psy2 #sdcc #

When Comic-Con ends, the limos w/ hydraulics rule the evening. http://twitpic.com/28qbnq #sdcc #

Anyone else still around in San Diego tonight for a drink or three this evening? #sdcc #

One last pic before packing up & ending #SDCC Here's me w/ the "Lucid" team Michael McMillian & @ZacharyQuinto: http://flic.kr/p/8mHfRK #

Glad to hang w/ @fleenguy @deadzebra @jonrosenberg @pkarlsson @ferociousj @superyates & others tonight. So nice to relax & laugh. Thanks! #

Waiting for a taxi to San Diego airport. I cannot leave soon enough! Get me home to @JMBloustein and my cats and my Astoria! #sdcc #

Goodbye, San Diego! (@ San Diego International Airport (SAN) w/ 31 others) http://4sq.com/eyyN #

On the plane w/ a big stack of @Avatarpress comics. I hope the comics don't frighten the lady next to me. They are… graphic. #sdcc #

Quick thought: at what point should we stop using the #sdcc hashtag? #

While I'm in the air, please wish my amazing wife @JMBloustein a Happy Birthday! I've missed her bday for years due to #SDCC Not this time! #

Another Comic-Con in the rearview. Thank jeebus! (@ John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) ✈ w/ 30 others) http://4sq.com/4sRHfO #

Bumped into @popcandy while waiting for my bags. I'm so tired it was difficult to form complete sentences! #thistweettook15min #

Many thanks to @brianwarmoth for keeping @mtvsplashpage rolling while I return from Comic-Con. Go to SplashPage.MTV.com for more #sdcc news! #

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RT @Syfy: Here's a pic of Joss Whedon with a fan dressed as a TARDIS http://twitpic.com/28c2fi #

Here's my full report from the "Green Lantern" panel: http://bit.ly/duZXT8 #

I'm interviewing "Thor" actresses Natalie Portman & @OfficialKat in 1.5 hours. What should I ask them? Send Qs! #sdcc #

Oh, and check out the MTV/MySpace Live Show for lots of Thor & Captain America questions I supplied for the cast/crew! http://bit.ly/cEznLe #

So… @OfficialKat didn't remember my last interview w/ her, but she & Natalie Portman loved my shoes. WIN! #sdcc #

Also, I played a game w/ @OfficialKat & Natalie Portman called "Random Harmony." We made beautiful music together. #sdcc #

Some dude stabbed another dude over a seat at the Marvel movie panel I'm about to attend. #comicconjustgotreal #maybeitjumpedtheshark #sdcc #

Okay, so Mark Ruffalo's mom is in line for the Marvel movie panel here… so I guess that answers *that* question. #sdcc #hulk #

There are 3-D glasses for the Marvel movie panel. I'm kind of worried… #sdcc #

Managed to catch the "Paul" and "Cowboys and Aliens" footage while I wait for the Marvel movie panel to begin. Both films look fun! #sdcc #

Harrison Ford joined the Cowboys & Aliens panel in handcuffs, a la the Hall H stabber. #prettyawesome #sdcc #

Nice! First look at Chris Evans in costume! Slinging the shield! #sdcc #

The Captain America clip gave a nice silho of Chris as Cap, then a closeup of his face, then ended with a shield-sling! #sdcc #

More footage?! #sdcc #

And now we see Hugo Weaving as pre-scarring Red Skull! (And something that is definitely not the Cosmic Cube.) #sdcc #

Captain America portion is over, now on to Thor! #sdcc #

Thor footage!!! #

A lot to absorb in the Thor footage! Mjolnir, Loki, Wariors Three, Odin, and… DESTROYER!!! #sdcc #

Kevin Feige said Punisher is under Marvel Studios now… Saywhat?! #sdcc #

Oh, man… it's not over! The Avengers! Sam Jackson is here, introducing the lineup! #

Sam Jackson, Clark Gregg, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson! #sdcc #

RDJ introduces 'em: Jeremy Renner is Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo is Bruce Banner! #sdcc #

And…. there's Joss Whedon!!! #sdcc #

[Nice one!] RT @subharmonia: I AM SICK OF THESE M-F'ING AVENGERS ON THIS M-F'ING STAGE!!! #sdcc #

Writing up Marvel panel report… sooooo much to report! Soooo much I wasn't able to tweet! #sdcc #

.@Terri_Schwartz & I are the last ones left in the MTV studio, still working. We are the rock stars of Comic-Con. #sdcc #

Okay, now *I'm* the only one left in the studio still working… Yay me. *sigh* #sdcc #

And… my Marvel panel report is up… and I'm out of the studio: http://bit.ly/aUzQOm #sdcc #

Trying to find someplace to go for dinner… and people to eat it with! San Diego is very empty when it's so crowded! #

Finished v6 of Scott Pilgrim this morning. Really enjoyed the final chapter. Nice job, @radiomaru! #

Hoping to hit the floor soon. Please save some comics (and other swag) for me! #sdcc #

Btw, if you want me to stop by and say hello while I'm on the floor, I'm taking requests now! Let me know what booth you're at! #sdcc #

RT @stayingin: Too soon for eye stabbing costumes? (via @joemoscone77) http://twitpic.com/28ndvs #

Btw, here's a great pic of the full "Avengers" cast (so far): http://bit.ly/9fgf4O #sdcc #

And with that, I'm hitting the show floor… last call for drop-by requests! I'll be moseying around! #sdcc #

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Great chat w/ @JoeQuesada about all things Marvel! Never would've guessed the character he's dying to see on the screen someday… #sdcc #

Btw, I totally asked @JoeQuesada about @RomSpaceknight. #sdcc #

First time I've left Splash Page HQ all show! Sayin' hello to @joemoscone77 and the elite geeks! #sdcc #

MySpace/Tron party! At Flynn's! Down with the MCU! (@ Flynn's Arcade w/ 10 others) http://4sq.com/90LH7p #

Tonight I have mingled with The Dude, Captain Hammer, and Lafayette. It is a good night. #sdcc #

Tron! http://twitpic.com/2848ll #

After many adventures en route to hotel, finally crashing out. To sleep, perchance to dream… of geekery! #

Talking to Natalie Portman today. Might ask her about "Thor," but *definitely* asking her about "Beautiful Girls." #ilovethatmovie #sdcc #

Let those who impede my Hall H plan… beware my power… impatient editor's might!!! #sdcc #

RT @rickmarshall: Let those who impede my Comic-Con plan… beware my power… impatient editor's might!!! #sdcc #

Ack. Twitter hiccup! #

Off to Hall H for Green Lantern! #

Setting up for Green Lantern in Hall H! Many thanks to @JHoffman6 for his Comic-Con ninja skillz & WiFi savvy!!! #

[Uh-oh. He's sitting next to me.] RT @JHoffman6: IF I SEE KILOWOG ON SCREEN I WILL FUCKING SPOOOOOGE! #sdcc #poozer #greenlantern #

Tomar-Re makes an appearance!!! #

Sadly, no footage of Ryan Reynolds in Green Lantern suit… #sdcc #

Ryan Reynolds recited the Green Lantern oath! #sdcc #

So… Parallax is officially in "Green Lantern"… #sdcc #

Full report from Green Lantern coming up on @mtvsplashpage, as soon as the panel is over! #sdcc #

Okay, I have no idea what "Sucker Punch" is about, but it looks goddamn amazing. #sdcc #

RT @geekgirldiva: Yo people. @JaneEspenson is gonna be signing at the Entertainment Earth booth#2343 in just a few! #sdcc #

Sucker Punch trailer had a dragon, WWII plane battles, armored mech suits, a giant samurai, and actresses in schoolgirl uniforms. #sdcc #

[Indeed.] RT @JHoffman6: Zach Snyder gives thinly veiled F-U to people who thought Watchmen was "too faithful" to book. Good for him. #sdcc #

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Great chat w/ @JoeQuesada about all things Marvel! Never would've guessed the character he's dying to see on the screen someday… #sdcc #

Btw, I totally asked @JoeQuesada about @RomSpaceknight. #sdcc #

First time I've left Splash Page HQ all show! Sayin' hello to @joemoscone77 and the elite geeks! #sdcc #

MySpace/Tron party! At Flynn's! Down with the MCU! (@ Flynn's Arcade w/ 10 others) http://4sq.com/90LH7p #

Tonight I have mingled with The Dude, Captain Hammer, and Lafayette. It is a good night. #sdcc #

Tron! http://twitpic.com/2848ll #

After many adventures en route to hotel, finally crashing out. To sleep, perchance to dream… of geekery! #

Talking to Natalie Portman today. Might ask her about "Thor," but *definitely* asking her about "Beautiful Girls." #ilovethatmovie #sdcc #

Let those who impede my Hall H plan… beware my power… impatient editor's might!!! #sdcc #

RT @rickmarshall: Let those who impede my Comic-Con plan… beware my power… impatient editor's might!!! #sdcc #

Ack. Twitter hiccup! #

Off to Hall H for Green Lantern! #

Setting up for Green Lantern in Hall H! Many thanks to @JHoffman6 for his Comic-Con ninja skillz & WiFi savvy!!! #

[Uh-oh. He's sitting next to me.] RT @JHoffman6: IF I SEE KILOWOG ON SCREEN I WILL FUCKING SPOOOOOGE! #sdcc #poozer #greenlantern #

Tomar-Re makes an appearance!!! #

Sadly, no footage of Ryan Reynolds in Green Lantern suit… #sdcc #

Ryan Reynolds recited the Green Lantern oath! #sdcc #

So… Parallax is officially in "Green Lantern"… #sdcc #

Full report from Green Lantern coming up on @mtvsplashpage, as soon as the panel is over! #sdcc #

Okay, I have no idea what "Sucker Punch" is about, but it looks goddamn amazing. #sdcc #

RT @geekgirldiva: Yo people. @JaneEspenson is gonna be signing at the Entertainment Earth booth#2343 in just a few! #sdcc #

Sucker Punch trailer had a dragon, WWII plane battles, armored mech suits, a giant samurai, and actresses in schoolgirl uniforms. #sdcc #

[Indeed.] RT @JHoffman6: Zach Snyder gives thinly veiled F-U to people who thought Watchmen was "too faithful" to book. Good for him. #sdcc #

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Sylvester Stallone is here. Seriously. #

Big crowd from "The Walking Dead" coming in next, incl. most of the cast and team behind the series. Any questions you want answered? #sdcc #

Just had a short (but awesome as always) chat with @therealstanlee. He said he's proud of me. I cried a little. #okayicriedalot #sdcc #

I wish @RussFrushtick was here to do his awesome impression of Stan Lee. *sad face* #

It's been interesting (and depressing) to watch @karawarner experience the reasons why "fun" and "convention" generally don't mix for me. #

RT @mtvsplashpage: EXCLUSIVE: Karl Urban Says 'Judge Dredd' Rumor Is 'Lookin' Good' http://bit.ly/cPX0xK #

I'm at W Hotel (421 West B St, at State St, San Diego). http://4sq.com/3idv2W #

Today, I'm talking to 3 of Scott Pilgrim's 7 evil exes, as well as @ZacharyQuinto, Mike McMillian (Reverend Steve!), & @JoeQuesada! #sdcc #

So… I haven't seen the Comic-Con floor yet. If you're out there, send me (or @mtvsplashpage) some twitpics! I'll RT my favorites! #sdcc #

RT @SamFPark: Cassaday, Gammill Timm with #Monsterverse #LUGOSI #horror #comic covers #SDCC http://twitpic.com/27op13 #

RT @ClickComm: gold bikini Leias & THE green lantern! http://twitpic.com/27xshr http://twitpic.com/27xslw #

Chatting w/ a bunch of the Scott Pilgrim cast in a few minutes! Yay! #sdcc #

Great chat w/ the "Scott Pilgrim" cast. They continue be as awesome as their comics counterparts. #

RT @mtvsplashpage: Comic-Con Photos: The 'Red' Team Rocks Our Celebrity Gallery! http://bit.ly/dvyFtl #

So… what's it like out on the actual show floor, folks? I demand reports (and twitpics)! #sdcc #

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Awake almost 24hrs after 5hrs of sleep, eating first meal at 10:30pm, interviewing an Oscar winner in the morning. Hello, Comic-Con. #sdcc #

I love the Resident Evil-themed elevators in Hard Rock Hotel. "Resident Evil-vators"? (Sorry.) http://twitpic.com/27hm64 #

No joke, there is a chalkboard in my hotel room. A CHALKBOARD. http://twitpic.com/27i0xh #

[I ROCK THE JOURNAMALISM!!!] RT @geminibros: @rickmarshall got a kickass World War Z scoop last night! Brad Pitt! http://bit.ly/dl7emY #

RT @jonrosenberg: Just a quick reminder, the Dumbrella panel is today! Thursday, 11:30am-12:30pm Panel room 3. Be there or be trapezoidal. #

I think it's pretty awesome that I story I broke is now on CNN: http://bit.ly/bfNyPp #

MTV/MySpace HQ! (@ Hard Rock Hotel San Diego w/ @noclevername) http://4sq.com/44d5tf #

Looks like my @pattonoswalt interview isn't happening. This makes me sad. I wanted to get nerdy w/ him (again). http://bit.ly/cDpHlN #

BREAKING: First guest on our MTV/MySpace live show will be… BRUCE WILLIS!!! (Check it out on @mtvsplashpage!) http://bit.ly/cF7njX #

Any questions for Helen Mirren or Mary Louise-Parker? Talking to the "Red" duo in 45min! #

About to interview Helen Mirren. I believe she is the first Oscar-winning lead I have ever interviewed… NO PRESSURE!!! #

RT @mtvsplashpage: Live From San Diego Comic-Con, It’s The MTV/MySpace Livestream! http://bit.ly/aQ5JD3 #

Helen Mirren was wearing a Harvey Pekar shirt during our interview! Also, I gave her my copy of the "Red" comic! #

About to interview @warrenellis & @cully_hamner… They're en route to @mtvsplashpage HQ right now! #sdcc #

Interview w/ @warrenellis & @cully_hamner completed, and what a great time it was! A brilliant pair, those two. #sdcc #

Btw, I made sure to ask @warrenellis about Doctor Who, and @cully_hamner about killing off Ch'P! #sdcc #awesome #

Pic: Me with "Red" creators @Cully_Hamner & @WarrenEllis: http://flic.kr/p/8kNzyx #

Pic: Me with "Red" actresses Helen Mirren and Mary Louise-Parker: http://flic.kr/p/8kNzr6 #sdcc #

Short segment from my @warrenellis @cully_hamner interview. Just Warren in this one, but much, much more coming! http://bit.ly/dcEcsv #sdcc #

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In the process of making "Batman: Under The Red Hood" the first Blu-Ray I watch on the new Super TV! It looks AMAZING. #

Off to Comic-Con. Lots of great stuff planned, but can I fast-forward to the part when I'm back home and thankful that it's over? #sdcc #

Delta Terminal, you're killin' me… (@ JFK Int'l Airport – Terminal 3 w/ @djjc2001) http://4sq.com/10DrjF #

I see @misterpatches! #

Delta Airline staff keeps calling for a "building cleaner" to report to the security checkpoint… "with a mop." This can't be good. #sdcc #

Waiting for the flight w/ UGOers @misterpatches & @traceyjohn, MTVers @joshuahorowitz & @vanwhite, plus @erikdavis & @kateyrich, too! #

Make sure to keep an eye on @mtvsplashpage today while we're en route to #SDCC We'll have some big, exclusive stuff you'll want to see! #

And so it begins… (@ San Diego International Airport (SAN) w/ @djjc2001 @justchristine) http://4sq.com/eyyN #

Sitting next to Cinematical's @ErikDavis for a 6-hour flight was kind of awesome. First time we'd met in person. He's good people. #

[NooOooOoo!] RT @jen_mccoy Pretty excited to take over @rickmarshall's @mtvnews & Lodge mayorship! #

Talkin' vampires w/ @SteveNiles & showing off some new pics from '30 Days Of Night: Dark Days' http://bit.ly/apZKRs #

30 minutes of terror packed into 5 minutes of car travel. #drivingwithbrianjacks #

The quiet before the storm… http://twitpic.com/27dups #

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