Comic book mens cancellation announced by kevin smith. Mar 27, 2014 amc has renewed comic book men for a fourth season. After 7 seasons, comic book men is coming to an end. The cable network, which has seen its greatest unscripted success in smiths comic book men, is committing to a fourth season of the series and developing two new. However, amc decided to try and borrow from some of the momentum from a popular show at the time. Not that im complaining, but its been a long time since ive heard ming on tesd. Track comic book men new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Kevin smiths comic book men cancelled by amc reality tv. Ming chen and mike zapcic pose for a photo at the comic book men panel during the. Woodstock 50 officially cancelled sofakingcool magazine.
We had heard of comic book men but was not available in the uk in 20 so we did not know anyone at the shop from the show. With kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. Lynyrd skynyrd cancels show, founding member rushed to hospital. Chen, at middle left, with the cast of comic book men. If you dont like the title comic book men, youre in good company, because neither did kevin smith. Cbr explores how comic book men survived cancelation, and why it has become such a cultural phenomenon, by uncovering its darkest secrets. Comic book men has popped open its unusuallyfull cash register for the last time, since its cancellation by amc after seven seasons and 96 episodes is now official. Dive into the world of geekdom and follow master fanboy kevin smith at his new jersey comic shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in amcs comic book men. Chris hardwick has been accused of sexually assaulting his exgirlfriend. Jun 25, 2018 amc has canceled kevin smiths comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes.
The cable network, which has seen its greatest unscripted success in smiths comic book men, is committing to a fourth season of. Comic book men star, ming chen, talks about trying to bring the stash into the socialmedia age, meeting comic greats like stan lee inperson and his favorite netflix and chill movie. Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast episode amcya. Amc has cancelled comic book men, ending its longtime the walking. Jun 25, 2018 creator kevin smith was the bearer of bad news on his smodcast podcast, appropriately joined by comic book men stars walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen.
Listen to comic book men costars ming chen and mike zapcic on fan theory, the usa today network and asbury park press pop culture podcast. Yeah its scripted, every week a celebrity happens to pop by, but the guys dialogue often seems to be off the cuff. Comic book men is casting comic fans for season 6 on. No word on how many episodes have been ordered this time but seasons two and three currently airing have had 16 installments apiece. Two of his favorite comic books include ex machina and preacher. May 28, 2015 amc opens casting for comic book men season 5, confirming the shows 201516 renewal track the renewedcancelled status of your other favorite tv shows. Walt takes a look at bootleg toys of an 80s blockbuster. Ming gets a selfie stick and tries to go viral filming behindthescenes looks at the stash. Feb 12, 2016 the fan theory podcast vists jay and silent bobs secret stash comic book store in red bank to speak with featuring ming chen right and mike zapcic left of the tv series comic book men on. Talking dead, comic book men, freakshow renewed april 17, 20 the walking dead, comic book men, talking dead. It turns out mike zapzic served us in the shop and only found out after watching the show. In true kevin smith style, he revealed comic book mens cancellation not merely. Kevin smith says farewell to amc series comic book men.
Creator kevin smith was the bearer of bad news on his smodcast podcast, appropriately joined by comic book men stars walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and. Amc developing latenight series with kevin smith, comic. But not all is well for every comic related show on the network, as kevin smith revealed on social media that his relatively longrunning unscripted series comic book men has been cancelled after. Comic book men tv show cancelled or season 8 renewed. He is married to debbie dompierre and has two children. Mike zapcic and ming chen to record a twohourplus episode of smodcast that.
Mar 20, 2016 with kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. Jan 22, 2018 ming chen interview amc comic book men today on media glitch we interview ming chen from the popular tv show comic book men on amc. Kevin smith, walt flanagan, bryan johnson, mike zapcic, and ming chen are finding themselves off of amc with the news of the cancelation, and kevin smith and company went on the smodcast to chat about the shutdown, and hold a funeral for the show vocally. Lynyrd skynyrds performance at artpark in lewiston has been cancelled. Dark secrets about kevin smiths comic book men cbr. Comic book men wont return for season 8, amc decided.
No word on how many episodes have been ordered this time but seasons two and three currently airing have had 16. The fan theory podcast vists jay and silent bobs secret stash comic book store in red bank to speak with featuring ming chen right and mike. Kevin smiths comic book men series cancelled after seven. It is set at kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. Comic book men cancelled by amc, confirms kevin smith. Lynyrd skynyrd has cancelled its tuesday night concert at the artpark outdoor amphitheater due to a medical issue with one of the band members. Ming chen, one of the stars of the new amc reality show comic book men, talks to spinoff online about everything from getting used to the cameras to how podcasting helped them make better television. Comic book men is an american reality television series which aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018. Jun 27, 2018 comic book men premiered on february 12, 2012, manifesting as a 30minute reality series centered on smiths red bank, new jersey comic book store and perennial geek mecca since its 1997 opening, jay and silent bobs secret stash. His favorite baseball team is the baltimore orioles. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled.
Bryan johnson, mike zapcic, ming chen, walt flanagan, kevin smith, jason mewes, kevin smith, charlie corwin comic book men cast, crew and credits tv. Amc cancels kevin smiths comic book men screen rant. Chen has been married to his wife debbie for 12 years and. Ming gets a selfie stick and tries to go viral filming behindthescenes looks at the. Bryan johnson, mike zapcic, and ming chen give a featurelength farewell to the 96episode show set at smiths jersey comic book store. After 96 episodes across seven seasons, the reality series comic book men has been canceled by amc. As a swan song for the series, smith and his comic book men cohorts walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen recorded. Walt claims there would be too many rules and regulations on the enterprise and would rather be on themillennium falcon. Ming chen chen first met smith through the fansite he created in dedication. The new men, specifically sir ram, sir tyger, lady vermin, and lady ursula appeared in most episodes of spiderman.
The cancellation reaper is stalking all the latest cancellation and renewal updates, so keep this page to hand to track comic book men season 8 status and release date news. If you are into comics and pop culture, this is a pretty funny and interesting reality show. In the latest episode, we see you using your selfie stick around the stash much to walts chagrin. The series, hosted and typically filmed in smiths new jersey comic book and collectibles shop jay and silent bobs secret stash, launched in 2012 and starred walt flanagan, bryan johnson, ming chen, and mike zapcic. Amc has cancelled one of its only remaining unscripted shows. The official facebook page for ming chen from amcs comic book men. Chen has been married to his wife debbie for 12 years and has two children, lillian and harrison. According to smith, the original name of the show was called secret stash, named after the store that it takes place in. Ming chen interview amc comic book men today on media glitch we interview ming chen from the popular tv show comic book men on amc. Creator kevin smith was the bearer of bad news on his smodcast podcast, appropriately joined by comic book men stars walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen. On comic book men, chen was able to purchase the uss flagg, a toy his parents could not afford.
Lynyrd skynyrd cancels show, founding member rushed to. Ming is the emperor of the planet mongo, and the main antagonist in the series flash gordon. As ive been relistening to the catalogue ive noticed just how much ming used to come up as a topic or appear on the show. Mar 04, 2018 200 videos play all popular videos comic book men comic book men topic comic book men. Exclusive interview mike zapcic and ming chen of amcs. An unscripted series set in smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture. Amc has renewed comic book men for a fourth season.
Michael lang, a cofounder of the original threeday concert, called off the event after attempting to move it to maryland. Filmmaker, and series creator, kevin smith announced the news on sunday night. Watch all 6 comic book men episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Ming chen bio, age, family, wife, net worth, festival and. Behind the shops counter are walt, mike, bryan and ming, who geek out over mindblowing pop culture artifacts. Cliff mingsi chen, better known as ming chen, is an american actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with kevin smith. Debuting in 2012, comic book men followed the exploits of geeks brian, walter, mike and ming at jay and silent bobs secret stash, the new jersey comic book store owned by smith. Amcs comic book men will soon be filming new episodes for the sixth season at jay and silent bobs. Mar 21, 2016 this week on a brand new comic book men ming asks the gang at the stash if theyd rather be the captain of the millennium falcon or the captain of the uss enterprise. What do you guys think about the show comic book men. His website, features a number of podcasts, including i sell comics. Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book. He is the archenemy of flash gordon, and also is in love with dale arden, intending to make her his bride.
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