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The CosCast Episode 13 – The Cosplayers’ Podcast
Feb 3rd
Here’s episode 13 of The Coscast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Join your hosts, Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and Tara Strand, as they talk about the world of cosplay and props. The topic for this episode includes custom Batmobile legal battle, Angel Grove from Power Rangers, cosplay for hire, and more.
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Want to show off your indie game? Apply for IndieCade 2012 now
Feb 1st
Are you an independent game artist or designer? Do you want to show off your game to the world? Then you should enter your project for IndieCade 2012, where independent video game fans go for all their indie fix. If you’re chosen, your video game will be featured during the More >
Bring Back BlizzCon (Oh), Ay Ay Ay
Feb 1st
Nerd Reactor team Chris, Ryan, and Adam all had a great time at BlizzCon 2011. When news hit that Blizzard wasn’t planning a BlizzCon for 2012, many fans were upset and sad. How upset? They are so upset, that a guild decided to create a song dedicated to BlizzCon. Using T.I.’s More >
Even More Photos From Anime LA 2012!!!
Feb 1st
Even Booster Gold, the greatest hero you’ve never heard of, supports Nerd Reactor! Here we have even more photos from this year’s Anime LA for your viewing pleasure! And if you missed our initial report and video, you can check them out here. Personally Anime LA has always held a special place in my More >
NAMM 2012: Beat Junkies 20 Year Anniversary Performance
Jan 31st
Nerd Reactor was at the 2012 NAMM show and caught the Beat Junkies performing in the RANE booth for their 20 year anniversary. The Beat Junkies is a world famous DJ crew that help put Turntablism on the map. Turntablism for those who don’t know is the art of More >
CosCast Episode 12 – California Cons, Cosplay Photographers, and Bad Live-Action Anime Films
Jan 31st
Here’s episode 12 of The CosCast with your hosts, Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and Tara Strand. The gang talks about the many great conventions in California, cosplay photographers, perverted photographers, new cosplay ideas, Dragonball Evolution, and more.
With WonderCon 2012 and Anime Conji 2012 coming up in March on the same More >
Sh*t Porn Stars Say at AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2012
Jan 30th
We figured that since there are so many parodies of Shit (fill in the blank) Say, we decided to have one about Shit Porn Stars Say. Instead of having us portray them, we decided that we should have “actual” adult entertainers to answer our nerdy questions.
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Listen to the Batman: Death Wish Fan Film Panel at Amazing Arizona Comic Con
Jan 25th
Listen to the full Batman: Death Wish Q&A panel during Amazing Arizona Comic Con, where the fan film premiered. The panel features Jennifer Zhang (writer), Matt Hiscox (director), Joey Rassool (Scarecrow), Chris Robinson (Robin), Whitney Moore (Catwoman), and Abby Polakow (costume designer). And if you haven’t seen the fan film yet, More >
CosCast Episode 11 Featuring JoEllen Elam
Jan 23rd
Here’s CosCast Episode 11 with cosplay hosts Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and Jordan Brown, featuring JoEllen Elam (Lillyxandra). She’s known for her fairy/fantasy cosplay outfits and has worked as a makeup artist for films like Syfy’s Zombie Apocalypse. This episode also includes the first segment called Questions with Tadao, so More >
The CosCast Episode 10 Featuring Cosplayers Jessica Nigri and Aaron Forrester
Jan 13th
Welcome to episode 10 of The CosCast! Join host Joey Rassool and guest hosts Jessica Nigri and Aaron Forrester from Arizona Avengers on location at Amazing Arizona Comic Con. Jessica Nigri is known for her sexy Pikachu outfit and at Amazing Arizona Comic Convention, she dressed up as Juliet from Lollipop Chainsaw. More >
Anime LA 2012 Con Report: Cosplaying as Scorpion, Videos and Reminiscing About Tentacle Monsters
Jan 13th
NVIDIA Press Conference Featuring Fatal1ty
Jan 11th
NVIDIA highlighted its press conference this year with its much-esteemed TEGRA 3 Quad-core Processor and its impact on the Tablet competition. NVIDIA’s CEO JenHsun Haung took the stage to demonstrate the newest Android Ice Cream Sandwich on an ASUS Transformer Prime. Haung emphasized the massive growth of tablets and how each market More >
CosCast Episode 9: Batman Edition
Jan 6th
We’re back after our holiday vacation with CosCast Episode 9, the cosplayers’ podcast. In this episode, cosplayers Joey Rassool and Tara Strand talk Batman. MIA are Matthew Lewis and Jordan Brown, who are getting ready for Anime LA 2012 in California. With the upcoming Batman: Death Wish fan film coming out More >
CosCast Episode 8 – The Return of Tara Strand and Jordan Brown
Dec 23rd
The full cast is back with Episode 8 of CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Tara Strand (back from New Zealand) and Jordan Brown (back from hibernation) return with the rest of the crew, Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis. Topics include Lord of the Rings props, wardrobe malfunction, Inception, 90s cartoon, M. More >
Wii U & PS Vita at CES 2012
Dec 19th
The enormously popular and credible CNet is reporting that SONY, Nintendo, and Microsoft will have their guns loaded when showcasing their gaming-departments at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Coming from last year’s fiasco, I am glad to hear that Nintendo will for sure be at the event. The report states that More >
CosCast Episode 7 with Special Guest Cynthia Mendez
Dec 16th
Here’s episode 7 of CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. CosCast Hosts Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis are joined by special guest cosplayer Cynthia Mendez from Street Fighter High, Labyrinth of Jareth, and Gotham Public Works.
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at CosCast AT NerdReactor DOT com.
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CosCast Episode 6 with California Convention Blog
Dec 9th
Here’s episode 6 of CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Hosts Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis are joined by special guests Zanney and Jackie from California Convention Blog, the blog that focuses on California conventions.
May contain adult language.
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at CosCast AT NerdReactor DOT com.
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Why You Should Attend LGBT-Centric ‘Bent-Con’ Next Year
Dec 6th
It’s true; gay people do have an agenda. It’s an agenda that everyone must be informed about, because it’s going to soon make your next door neighbor gay. And the creators of Bent-Con is slowly helping move that agenda along, positioning itself to be a notable force in the nerd-tainment More >
Join Nerd Reactor at Nuke the Fridge Con 2011 with Stan Lee, Mike Tyson, and More!
Dec 1st
Update (Dec. 2, 2011): Lou Ferrigno will not be in attendance due to scheduling conflicts.
Hey there nerds and nerdettes! Come join NerdReactor.com and celebrate movies, games, pop culture and more at Nuke the Fridge Con 2011 on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Admission and parking is free and it’s being held at Frank and Son in More >
CosCast Episode 4: Black Friday Edition
Nov 25th
Welcome to episode 4 of CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast. Join cosplayers Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and special guest Bryan Morton in this week’s show. In this episode, the gang interviews Bryan about how he got into cosplaying and nerd culture, wigs, Batman, 501st, Uncharted, being in fan films, Team Unicorn, More >
Image Expo – A Place for Creator Owned Comics
Nov 22nd
Image Comics the company that shook the comic book world in 1992 is set to rock the comic book world once more. This time announcing that they are going to have their own convention starting next year commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Image Comics. This will be a three-day event More >
CosCast Episode 3 – PMX 2011, Doing Panels, Skits, RPG Cosplaying, Parkour and More
Nov 18th
Here’s episode 3 of CosCast, the cosplayer’s podcast. Join cosplayers Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, Jordan Brown, and the lovely Becky Horton as they talk about the recent PMX 2011, doing convention panels, parkour, custom RPG characters, Brink, Assassin’s Creed Revelations, studio photography vs. real settings, and of course, Skyrim.
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My PMX 2011 Adventure and Misadventure (Yeah, I Got Kicked Out)
Nov 18th
Note from Editor-in-Chief John Spartan: PMX 2011 was a fun event, and it’s thanks to the fans and the PMX media department for helping us out. With that said, we’d like to present to you…PMX: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
The Good
PMX 2011 was good this year, but compared to More >
Comikaze Day 1
Nov 14th
Today marks the opening of a new convention in L.A., Comikaze Expo. Comikaze Expo is not just dedicated to the hardcore and industry folks, it also caters to the masses. Day 1 line was a sight to see; it was a long winding line, but it kept moving so the More >
Comikaze 2011 Day 2 Gallery and My Bad Experience
Nov 14th
Before I get to the con gripe, I’ll post up the gallery first before detailing on why my con trip was a disaster.
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