BIGGER IS BETTER AT COMIC CON 2010

When it comes to the world famous San Diego Comic-Con, "size does matter."

In anticipation of this year's convention and its sold out crowd, promoters for the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick), have draped an "epic" banner over the San Diego Bayfront Hilton Hotel 30 stories in the air.

Another banner for the movie Skyline adorns the Marriott Hotel downtown.

This size of promotion is a first in the 40 year history of the San Diego Comic Con and is usually seen in cities like Las Vegas or Los Angeles. And it's sure to get attention. The banners can be seen from all over the city as over 130,000 people are expected to attend this year's convention.

Other signage can be seen around the streets of San Diego such as banners hanging from lamp posts promoting the new Disney film Tron: Legacy and warnings in Klingon and other alien languages with instructions on how to ride the trolley.

"Man in the Iron Mask": Robert Downey, Jr's Career Continues to Climb with Iron Man 2

I've been a fan of Robert Downey, Jr. ever since Tough Turf and his "Life imitating Art" role in Less Than Zero. Certainly he has had a career filled with highs and lows exacerbated by his own personal demons. But now with the successful release of Iron Man 2, Downey, Jr. definitely seems to be at the top of his game and enjoying his success.

Downey, Jr. is a great talent and adds depth and substance to the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man that few could. Is he drawing from his own personal experiences to flesh out billionaire industrialist/superhero Tony Stark? Probably. Is he going to make Iron Man 2 the summer blockbuster to beat? Definitely.

But if there are parallels to be drawn once again about "Life imitating Art" - Let's look passed the shiny armor and recognize the man inside for his talents and accomplishments.