The-trades.com has posted an interview between R.J. Carter and Eric Martsolf, the actor playing Booster Gold on Smallville this Friday.

TT: Can you tell us how you went about becoming the character of Booster Gold?

MARTSOLF: It's funny, when I first started reading the script, he came across to me as sort of a Ron Burgundy from "Anchorman" -- just this ultra-comedic confidence man, and it was very questionable as to whether he had it all together or not. I wasn't sure whether this guy was all style and no substance.

You know, I never would have thought to compare Booster Gold to Ron Burgundy. I'm not saying the comparison can't be made, I'm just saying that it wouldn't have occurred to me to make it.

You can read the rest of the interview at the-trades.com.

Comments (4) | Add a Comment | Tags: eric martsolf rj carter smallville the-trades.com

On Sunday at the Smallville panel, Geoff Johns told the world that Booster Gold and Blue Beetle (and Skeets!) will be on Smallville this season. (See a review of news from the panel at Newsarama.com.) Johns, in an interview with Comic Book Resources (viewable here), says that the Smallville Booster will be "very Booster-Gold-y." I have no idea what that means, but I expect good things.

Johns' affinity for the character is well documented. He will no doubt treat the character right. Johns-written episodes of Smallville have gotten good press and high viewership, so signs point to this episode having a good chance of introducing a whole new generation to the character of Booster Gold a la "The Greatest Story Never Told." What's the chance that Booster gets called "Green Lantern" at least once?

We'll keep an eye out for casting news and air dates for Booster's live-action debut.

Comments (4) | Add a Comment | Tags: blue beetle geoff johns san diego skeets smallville

Why go to Comic-Con International 2010? Simple: How-to seminars. From the official online program guide at Comic-Con.org:

5:00-6:00 Costuming for Conventions— Fan costuming veterans will help you with all you need to know for making a great costume for strolling around a convention. They cover everything from choosing a costume and knowing what fabrics work best to posing for photos and general tips for wearing a costume around the exhibit floor. Presented by Masquerade assistant Melissa Gene Meyer, professional promotional costumer Chris Richard, and award-winning masquerade costumer Catherine Fisher. Room 8

How many other heroes could you catch a candidly shopping in their fighting togs? You won't catch Superman in a Wal-Mart check out line. Booster Gold at WonderCon 2010 photo by uncle_shoggoth as posted at flikr.com.

These two are clearly up to no good. (Isn't that exactly how it should be?) Booster Gold and Blue Beetle at DragonCon 2009 photo by ki4btj as posted at flikr.com.

Comments (0) | Add a Comment | Tags: 2009 2010 comic-con dragoncon flickr.com kiabtj san diego uncle_shoggoth wondercon

Comic-Con International 2010 starts today at 10AM (not counting last night's preview, of course), and Justice League: Generation Lost writer Judd Winick will be among the DC writers at the "DC Writer's Unite!" panel starting at 10:15. By the time you read this, throngs of well-costumed men and women should be streaming into the San Diego Convention Center. Know that Boosterrific supports you, the costumed fan!

This is about as good a Booster Gold costume as you are ever likely to see. Boosterrific! Booster Gold at Comic-Con 2008 photo by GoofyGoof as posted at flikr.com.

Have you noticed how happy everyone who has posed in a Blue & Gold pairing looks so happy? Blue Beetle and Booster Gold at Wizard World Chicago in 2008 photo by thisisbabbleon as posted at flikr.com.

Comments (0) | Add a Comment | Tags: 2008 comic-con cosplay costumes demyrie flickr.com goofygoof san diego thisisbabbleon wizard world

Booster Gold plays a role in Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1 and Power Girl #14, both released today. Buy them both and make Skeets happy.

Do you know what else makes Skeets happy? Costumes! Comic-Con International 2010 starts tomorrow, and we're still showing our support.

This is not the best costume execution, but you've got to give this guy credit for attempting to get away with gold trackpants. Plus, he's got Skeets! Booster Gold at Comic Con 2007 photo by platypusofdoom as posted at flikr.com.

Apparently, it's been a long, hard night. Blue Beetle and Booster Gold in 2007 photo by jarko314 as posted at flikr.com.

Comments (1) | Add a Comment | Tags: 2007 comic-con cosplay costumes flickr.com jarko314 platypusofdoom san diego