What do you guys think about the show comic book men. Bryan johnson, mike zapcic, ming chen, walt flanagan, kevin smith, jason mewes, kevin smith, charlie corwin comic book men cast, crew and credits tv. Exclusive interview mike zapcic and ming chen of amcs. Ming gets a selfie stick and tries to go viral filming behindthescenes looks at the stash. In true kevin smith style, he revealed comic book mens cancellation not merely. 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.
According to smith, the original name of the show was called secret stash, named after the store that it takes place in. Comic book men wont return for season 8, amc decided. 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. 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. He is married to debbie dompierre and has two children. 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. However, amc decided to try and borrow from some of the momentum from a popular show at the time. Chen has been married to his wife debbie for 12 years and has two children, lillian and harrison. Amcs comic book men will soon be filming new episodes for the sixth season at jay and silent bobs.
Ming is the emperor of the planet mongo, and the main antagonist in the series flash gordon. Amc has renewed comic book men for a fourth season. 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. Dark secrets about kevin smiths comic book men cbr. Ming chen bio, age, family, wife, net worth, festival and. Walt takes a look at bootleg toys of an 80s blockbuster. Cbr explores how comic book men survived cancelation, and why it has become such a cultural phenomenon, by uncovering its darkest secrets.
Kevin smith says farewell to amc series comic book men. Comic book men tv show cancelled or season 8 renewed. 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. 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. Comic book men cancelled by amc, confirms kevin smith. Mar 27, 2014 amc has renewed comic book men for a fourth season.
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. 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. Mike zapcic and ming chen to record a twohourplus episode of smodcast that. Amc cancels kevin smiths comic book men screen rant. As a swan song for the series, smith and his comic book men cohorts walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen recorded. Cliff mingsi chen, better known as ming chen, is an american actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with kevin smith. If you dont like the title comic book men, youre in good company, because neither did kevin smith. 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.
Watch all 6 comic book men episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. After 96 episodes across seven seasons, the reality series comic book men has been canceled by amc. No word on how many episodes have been ordered this time but seasons two and three currently airing have had 16 installments apiece. Kevin smiths comic book men series cancelled after seven. Bryan johnson, mike zapcic, and ming chen give a featurelength farewell to the 96episode show set at smiths jersey comic book store.
Filmmaker, and series creator, kevin smith announced the news on sunday night. Lynyrd skynyrds performance at artpark in lewiston has been cancelled. Amc has cancelled comic book men, ending its longtime the walking. Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book. Two of his favorite comic books include ex machina and preacher. 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. 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. Chen, at middle left, with the cast of comic book men. Ming chen chen first met smith through the fansite he created in dedication. Track comic book men new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. 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. Lynyrd skynyrd cancels show, founding member rushed to.
His website, features a number of podcasts, including i sell comics. The official facebook page for ming chen from amcs comic book men. Jun 25, 2018 amc has canceled kevin smiths comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes. On comic book men, chen was able to purchase the uss flagg, a toy his parents could not afford. 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. After 7 seasons, comic book men is coming to an end. 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. Woodstock 50 officially cancelled sofakingcool magazine. 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. 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. Mar 20, 2016 with kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson.
He is the archenemy of flash gordon, and also is in love with dale arden, intending to make her his bride. 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. Behind the shops counter are walt, mike, bryan and ming, who geek out over mindblowing pop culture artifacts. If you are into comics and pop culture, this is a pretty funny and interesting reality show. The cable network, which has seen its greatest unscripted success in smiths comic book men, is committing to a fourth season of. Amc developing latenight series with kevin smith, comic. Comic book mens cancellation announced by kevin smith. Ming gets a selfie stick and tries to go viral filming behindthescenes looks at the.
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. The new men, specifically sir ram, sir tyger, lady vermin, and lady ursula appeared in most episodes of spiderman. His favorite baseball team is the baltimore orioles. Comic book men is an american reality television series which aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018. Lynyrd skynyrd has cancelled its tuesday night concert at the artpark outdoor amphitheater due to a medical issue with one of the band members. Kevin smiths comic book men cancelled by amc reality tv. Amc has cancelled one of its only remaining unscripted shows. Mar 04, 2018 200 videos play all popular videos comic book men comic book men topic comic book men. Chris hardwick has been accused of sexually assaulting his exgirlfriend. Not that im complaining, but its been a long time since ive heard ming on tesd.
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. With kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. It turns out mike zapzic served us in the shop and only found out after watching the show. Chen has been married to his wife debbie for 12 years and. Talking dead, comic book men, freakshow renewed april 17, 20 the walking dead, comic book men, talking dead. 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. It is set at kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. Yeah its scripted, every week a celebrity happens to pop by, but the guys dialogue often seems to be off the cuff. 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. 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. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled. Lynyrd skynyrd cancels show, founding member rushed to hospital. Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast episode amcya. 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.
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