comic book

Viral Video: “The Amazing Spider-Man” Looks Kinda Amazing

Kara Swisher in Media on February 8 at 12:15 am PT

Apparently still catches thieves, just like flies.

Viral Video: “The Dark Knight Rises”

Kara Swisher in Media on July 20, 2011 at 12:07 am PT

In honor of Comic-Con International, the huge and nerd-tastic comic book convention, opening tonight, here’s the new teaser trailer for the latest Batman movie.

Viral Video: "Green Lantern" Shines

Kara Swisher in Media on May 5, 2011 at 12:01 am PT

Here’s the latest trailer for “Green Lantern,” the much-anticipated live action movie about the comic book hero. Who wears green. Very tight green.

Viral Video: "Green Lantern" Shines

Kara Swisher in News on November 17, 2010 at 8:02 am PT

Another comic book hero is coming to life in the movies via a whole lot of special effects. This time, it’s “Green Lantern.” It’s not easy being green.

What's Worse Than iPad-Was-Coming Hype? Perhaps iPad-Is-DOA Hype or the IPad-Will-Save-Media Hype!

Kara Swisher in News on February 22, 2010 at 5:38 am PT

While a lot of the hype around the upcoming Apple iPad has thankfully died down, reaching its crescendo at the unveiling of the tablet last month, the buzz of two kinds building now is perhaps worse: That it is a doomed consumer device or that it is a miracle for publishers. Here’s my prediction: We won’t know until the end of March when it is actually released.

Cisco: The Comic Book?

Kara Swisher in News on March 3, 2009 at 12:09 am PT

On the eve of the debut of the much anticipated “Watchmen” movie from Warner Bros., Cisco seems to be getting into the superhero game, with an unusual marketing effort that uses sophisticated comic book characters to highlight its line of security products. More like Nerdmen! Except with more muscles and cooler outfits! On a new Web site that is now up, for a series called “The Realm,” Cisco seems to have gotten some cool original work from well-known Marvel Comics illustrator Mike Mayhew.

Liveblogging From the Google Chrome Launch: Hello, Sundar!

Kara Swisher in News on September 2, 2008 at 11:30 am PT

Okay, BoomTown is grudgingly going to liveblog this event at the Googleplex, as it might be mercifully short, given that Google is supposed to release its new Chrome browser at high noon, Pacific time. Then again, this is Google, so you know they love to talk, because they are super-duper smart, I am told. I will be posting video later, but thus far: A roomful of press in Building 43 at Google’s HQ in Mountain View. Tasty snacks as expected, but unusually caloric (many tiny pastries, heavy cream, very small amounts of fruit). First up: Sundar Pichal, Chrome honcho!

Welcome Back to School, Techies: Now Get Back to Work!

Kara Swisher in News on September 2, 2008 at 11:00 am PT

BoomTown is back from a seasick cruise vacation in the wilds of Alaska–official sightings: lots of icebergs, 16 glaciers, a passel of jellyfish and starfish, four lumberjacks, three orcas, two seals, one otter, no moose or bears and, yep, one Republican Vice Presidential candidate’s lovely house in Juneau–just in time for school. Or, more precisely, a little schooling for some of the tech companies that I cover in a mildly obsessive-compulsive manner. All of them, I predict, are in for a news-filled fall. Thus, here is a rundown of what to expect and also what some of those companies need to focus on over the next several months.

Today in Mountain View: The Google Chrome Browser Is Released Into the Wild (and to the Wilding Media)

Kara Swisher in News on September 2, 2008 at 12:15 am PT

Later this morning, the media circus has been summoned to the Googleplex in Mountain View for a look-see at Google’s new Chrome browser and a chitchat with Google about the meaning of it all. (Also, a 100 percent chance of both free comics and tasty organic snacks too!) And Chrome, the shiny code name of the project, which stuck as the brand name, will also be going out to the world at large right after that. BoomTown will be doing a video report, of course. But, until then, I have decided to forgo writing the expected long, long, long, long what-the-new-Google-browser-represents-for-geekkind thumbsucker for a much shorter version.

The Entire Google Chrome Browser Blog Announcement

Kara Swisher in News on September 1, 2008 at 2:15 pm PT

As was reported earlier today by BoomTown, Google confirmed on its blog that it will launch its new Chrome browser tomorrow. Google said it would be launching Chrome in 100 countries, but but will only be available in beta in Windows (Google said Mac and Linux versions were coming soon). The move by the search giant, although the blog does not say so, is clearly a direct shot over the bow of Microsoft, which dominates the browser market with 74 percent share. Here is the full blog post by Sundar Pichai, VP Product Management at Google, and Linus Upson, Engineering Director.