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Japanese composer Yuki Kajiura to perform at Anime Expo 2012
3 days ago
Anime Expo has announced that Yuki Kajiura will be returning to perform live at Anime Expo 2012 (June 29 – July 2, 2012) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Her blend of Japanese and European style has helped her create some truly unique tracks.
The first time I heard of Japanese composer Yuki More >
Zombie apocalypse during San Diego Comic-Con
4 days ago
During San Diego Comic-Con 2012, Petco Park will be turned into a scene straight from The Walking Dead. Petco Park will be turned into an obstacle course, but not just any obstacle course, it’s one that is of the zombie apocalypse flavor. From the looks of it there will be professional zombie More >
Sega, Nintendo and THQ ignore Gamescom
1 week ago
Gamescom is like the biggest video gaming convention in the world that takes place in Germany in August. The event had 270,000 attendees last year. That’s more attendees than even San Diego Comic-Con. It looks like having big numbers of attendees isn’t going to cut it, since THQ, Sega and Nintendo More >
Lou Ferrigno Interview at Ottawa Comiccon
1 week ago
Hulk smash! The first annual Ottawa Comiccon may only be half over, but Nerd Reactor is already bringing you a taste of the convention that’s been blowing expectations to pieces in Canada’s capital. The Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno was kind enough to give us a moment of his time at his More >
CosCast Ep 25: Midnight event cosplaying and mixing makeup and sunscreen
1 week ago
Matt, Jordan, Becky, and I slowly insult every group of people that could possibly be listening to this podcast. We also talk about cosplaying at midnight events and mixing makeup and sunscreen. Not to mention Avengers, Battleship, and Diablo III.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give More >
Wyrd Con 2012 – LARPING and ARGING for all
1 week ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Convention
This year’s Tri Wyrd convention is of interactive storytelling bringing the life of LARPING, transmedia entertainment giants, Blizzard creative minds, and an assortment of LARPING games, activities, and contests that are fun for the whole family. The event takes place from June 21st-24th at the More >
Tara Strong to be at AM2 convention in June
1 week ago
Today, AM2 has announced Tara Strong as an official guest of honor for the 3-day convention (June 15-17, 2012) in Anaheim, CA, that celebrates manga, comics, anime, animation, and Asian music. You may know Strong for her voice work as Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls), Harley Quinn (Arkham City) and More >
The CosCast Episode 24 with FemShep cosplayer Holly Conrad
2 weeks ago
Welcome to episode 24 of The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast. Jordan Brown and I sit down with the cosplay FemShep herself, Holly Conrad. Along with discussions about her big role in Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, we talk about her beginnings in cosplay and how the film has changed her con More >
The CosCast Episode 23: Anime Expo 2012 vs. X-Games
3 weeks ago
Joins us for another episode of The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast. In this episode, we talk about a whole bunch of local SoCal costuming projects that we are supporting, as well as Anime Expo vs. X-Games, Fanime, playing video games on projector screens, guilty pleasure video games, and a bunch More >
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson named Action Star of the Year at CinemaCon
3 weeks ago
From an up-and-coming wrestler in the WWE to now one of the biggest action stars in movies, Dwayne has done it all. Since his first feature film, The Scorpion King, Dwayne has gone on to do many great action films which include The Rundown, Walking Tall, Faster, Fast Five and the upcoming G.I. More >
The CosCast Episode 22
1 month ago
Huddle round’ the internet, everyone, it’s cosplay time! Join episode 22 of The CosCast with your hosts as they ready themselves for some of the greatest nerd-fests of all time: Anime Expo, Comic-Con International, Dragon*Con, and more.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give you a 30-day More >
Video: PAX East 2012 gets invaded by Nerd Reactor
1 month ago
Join Nerd Reactor as we take you on a journey to the video game convention bonanza, PAX East 2012! Join your hosts, Ken, Cindy and David, as they interview and play the coolest games the event has to offer. We get a chance to interview cosplayer and Lollipop Chainsaw girl Jessica Nigri, play an More >
The CosCast Episode 21: The Cosplayers’ Podcast
1 month ago
Join hosts Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, Tara Strand and Jordan Brown in episode 21 of The CosCast, the podcast for cosplayers. Yes, we’re legal now.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give you a 30-day FREE trial. Try it out at http://www.audibletrial.com/CosCast.
Download the enhanced More >
Review: Morgan Spurlock’s Love Letter to San Diego Comic-Con
1 month ago
Word has spread about Morgan Spurlock‘s new documentary spotlighting Comic-Con, and much of it has been positive. For me, it did live up to the hype. Entitled Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, this eighty-eight minute long documentary shined a respectable light on the annual celebration of comic More >
The CosCast Episode 20 – Getting ready for Sakura-Con
1 month ago
Welcome to the podcast for cosplayers, The CosCast Episode 20. Join your hosts, Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis, with special guests Morgan and Eric. Topics include Sakura-Con in Seattle, King of Fighters, convention crowds, favorite cons, cosplay innovations, Draw Something mania, and more.
Also, More >
Nerd Reactor goes to MomoCon 2012 video
1 month ago
What would happen if the Nerd Reactor crew heads to MomoCon 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia? Well, we get breakdancing, pants splitting, and cool shots of cosplayers filled with all the crazy special effects of a Hollywood summer blockbuster. MomoCon, which was held from March 16-18 2012, is a geek More >
Cosplayers of WonderCon 2012
2 months ago
WonderCon 2012 is finally over, and its temporary visit is as well. It was fun having it here in the OC, but it is time to say goodbye as it goes back to Northern California. I am glad that I was able to go to WonderCon this year, especially with all the stories I kept hearing. I just hoped the More >
The CosCast Episode 17 – Pre-WonderCon Madness
2 months ago
Image courtesy of Figures.com
Previously recorded, the CosCast crew is getting ready for WonderCon today as they hang out inside Matt Hiscox’ batcave. Join your host, Joey Rassool, as he’s joined by Becky Horton, Matt Hiscox’ (Batman: Death Wish), and Jennifer Zhang (Street Fighter High: The More >
The Art of Video Games exhibit is now open! What now, Roger Ebert?
2 months ago
If you’re in the Washington D.C. area and love video games, you better march your ass to The Smithsonian American Art Museum because The Art of Video Games exhibit officially opens today. We recently mentioned that Metal Gear Solid was going to be featured there, with Hideo Kojima in attendance More >
Superman vs. The Elite to premiere at WonderCon Friday
2 months ago
If you’re in the Anaheim area and are already going to attend WonderCon, you should check out the world premiere of Superman vs. the Elite this Friday, March 16th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom.
After the screening, a panel will be held with the cast and crew from the More >
Sega hosting a Sonic Boom Party at Comic Con 2012
2 months ago
Last year at E3 2011, Sega showed off the much-anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog game with Sonic Generations. It featured past and present Sonic and was one of the best Sonic titles in recent years.
Last year was also Sonic’s 20th birthday, and Sega made sure to share it with fans by renting out Club More >
Teaser for trailer that teases Prometheus
2 months ago
2012 has got to be the year of the teasers for trailers. The only reason I put up with this is because these trailer teasers are usually promoting a movie that I’m excited about. In this case it’s Prometheus.
A new trailer will debut during WonderCon’s Prometheus panel with Ridley Scott and More >
Pictures from Konami’s Fox Engine
2 months ago
As some of you may know, Konami is creating their own engine. For those that don’t, Konami started this project four years ago just after the release of Metal Gear Solid 4. And we all know that MGS4 will not be the last Metal Gear game. They are calling this engine Fox Engine. They are currently More >
San Diego Comic Con Badges to go on sale March 3rd
2 months ago
If you were lucky enough to get a Comic Con Member ID, then you probably received an email from San Diego Comic Con letting you know that SDCC 2012 badges go on sale this Saturday, March 3rd, at 8AM PST. We can’t post the link that leads you to the registration page, but those of you who do have More >
The CosCast Episode 15
2 months ago
Here’s episode 15 of The CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Join your hosts, Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and Becky Hortontalks, as they talk about the world of cosplay.
In this episode the gang talks about the Borderlands 2 and Farcry 3 trailers, Katsucon in Washington DC, shouting random things More >
