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Top Cow wants you in their comics
6 days ago
If you are going to be at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, be sure to stop by Top Cow’s booth (#2629). Top Cow’s Tumblr has posted that they are looking for cosplayers to appear in their comic book. Here is the criteria that must be met:
Dressed as one of the Image Comics imprint’s iconic More >
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma will be at Anime Expo 2013
6 days ago
Fans of the anime 2D fighter Blazblue were happy to hear that Aksys Games would be having a playable build of the next installment, Chrono Phantasma, in the States. The bad news for them was it would be at E3, an industry-only event, that required badges to get in.
At the Aksys meeting room are More >
Comic-Con: Own a Subaru? Want to be on TV?
6 days ago
Spike TV are looking for actors to be part of the SUBARU Road Trip to Comic-Con!
They have three spots – male, any ethnicity, age 27-37. You must be available from June 26th-28th.
Here are more details:
Description Guys. Should appear to be in their Early 30′s-Late 30s. Real Subaru owner More >
E3 2013: Tom Clancy’s The Division looks amazing
1 week ago
Ubisoft capped off their E3 2013 press conference with the unveiling of an all new Tom Clancy franchise called The Division, and I must say that they truly did save the best for last. It’s an open world, third-person shooter co-op RPG. Yes, that was a mouthful (that’s what she said, giggity). To More >
E3 2013: Titanfall is unveiled by Respawn Entertainment and will be an Xbox One exclusive
1 week ago
Ever since Jason West and Vince Zampella left Infinity Ward and created Respawn Entertainment, everyone has been wondering what they’ve been up to. Well we finally catch a good glimpse of their first project called Titanfall. The easiest way to explain it is that it looks like Battlefield and Call More >
E3 2013: EA teases fans with Star Wars Battlefront
1 week ago
As a Star Wars and Battlefront fan, I couldn’t be any happier. Since 2006, Battlefront III had been in production, but it never really got off the ground. There were even rumors that the game had been almost completed, but was never released due to lack of budget and resources. Nothing else More >
E3 2013: Microsoft reveals Halo 5 for Xbox One
1 week ago
At the Microsoft E3 2013 press conference, the first teaser for Halo 5 on the Xbox One was revealed. We see a cloaked figure walking through what appears to be a desolate wasteland/desert. As they approach a large open area, the ground shakes and we see a machine rise up. As it rises, the cloak is More >
Last chance for Comic-Con 2013 – RESALE!
1 week ago
by Laura Sirikul
in Convention
If you missed buying tickets for this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, you still have a chance with the Comic-Con RESALE Drawing!
Comic-Con International is pleased to announce that because of returned/cancelled badges we will once again be able to offer those badges for resale. This year we have More >
Awkward Conversations Ep. 46 – Phoenix Comicon Panel
2 weeks ago
Missed out on Phoenix Comicon? Have no fear! We got it all on record! Sit back, relax, and listen to our panel where we get up close and personal with our fellow geeks in Phoenix! Awkward questions, awkward answers. It’s all in there!
CosCast #58: Talking Fanime and con dances
2 weeks ago
Fanime is over and host Matt Lewis talks about his Fanime experience during the Memorial Day weekend at the San Jose Convention Center. The gang also talks about con dances, fountains, and more.
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at CosCast AT NerdReactor DOT com. More >
Superheroes in the Rockies: A short look at the Denver Comic Con
2 weeks ago
I had slept in until 7:00, but still managed to wake up before anyone else (I usually get up at 5:00 AM). I brushed my teeth and dressed before heading out to find a cup of coffee. My hotel was right across the street from a Starbucks and as I sat there eating my donut and gazing out the window, I More >
London Comic Con 2013 Cosplay Music Video
2 weeks ago
The Sneaky Zebra guys have turned out another amazing cosplay music video. Last weekend they went to cover London Comic Con 2013; they even have Mark Meer, the voice of Commander Shepard, make an appearance.
Some cosplay outfits include BioShock Infinite, Kermit the Frog, Power Rangers, Mass More >
Fanime 2013 Photo Gallery Extravaganza
2 weeks ago
Fanime 2013 came and went. There were a lot of issues with the con itself, but one thing that didn’t disappoint were all the amazing Cosplays we got to see this weekend. We’ve got your cosplay ogling eyes covered with our Fanime Photo Gallery! Check it out!
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Animazement 2013 cosplay music video from Beat Down Boogie
2 weeks ago
Our buddies at Beat Down Boogie has produced another awesome Cosplay Music Video at Animazement 2013 in Durham, North Carolina. Check out the video below!
Fanime 2013 Cosplay Music Video
3 weeks ago
FanimeCon 2013 is now over. The event was held during the Memorial Day weekend at the San Jose Convention Center and brought in a lot of attendees, spilling out to many other different locations in Downtown San Jose. Check out our FanimeCon 2013 Cosplay Music Video below.
Star Wars vs. Doctor Who convention spat!
1 month ago
by Laura Sirikul
in Convention
Police were recently called to a sci-fi convention (NOR-CON IV) held at the University of East Anglia to stop an argument between a Star Wars fan and a Doctor Who fan. There was no physical fight. There was no lightsaber – sonic screwdriver battle. It was just a verbal argument between two More >
Some highlights from the Long Beach Comic Expo!
1 month ago
This past weekend a few of us got to experience the Long Beach Comic Expo (Not to be confused with the Long Beach Comic Convention, which takes place in November). This particular expo itself was only for one day only and was very low key. It was small and had the vibe of how the traditional Comic More >
Boba Fett SDCC 2013 exclusive figure comes with carbonite Han Solo
1 month ago
I’m pretty sure Hasbro’s Star Wars Boba Fett figure will get a lot of nerds all excited when San Diego Comic-Con 2013 hits. Not only does this SDCC exclusive comes with a 6″ Boba Fett figure, but it also comes with Han Solo frozen in Carbonite.
The special edition figurine set will be sold at the More >
Can’t attend C2E2 in Chicago? Watch the live stream here!
1 month ago
For those of you who would like to attend Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 26-28 but can’t, you can still be there in spirit. The Chicago geek convention is teaming up with Twitch to give fans a chance to check out some of the participating panels online and live. The live feed More >
Anime Expo’s 2013 program guide cover is out!
1 month ago
It’s a weird thing for me to actually be talking about a convention program guide cover, but this simply looks too cool to not share with you guys. The 2013 cover features Anime Expo’s mascot, Max, and is created by their artists in Japan.
The announced guests so far are voice actors Eric Vale, More >
CosCast 52: Anime Conji 2013 Edition (Pros and Cons)
2 months ago
Host Matt Lewis comes back from Anime Conji 2013 in San Diego and talks about the pros and cons of this anime convention. He is joined by Morgan Woods and me as he shares his story including a taco party, road trip and Psy’s “Gentleman”.
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us More >
Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ already gets a parody video…by us!
2 months ago
When we did this video, it was as if the stars aligned just for us. After hearing about the release of Psy’s “Gentleman” music video on Saturday, we knew we had to make this video the day of. And since we were already at Anime Conji, we figured the event would be the best place to shoot the cosplay More >
Sakuracon 2013: Luna Haruna and Eir Aoi
2 months ago
Channeling The Immaterial
There is an intervening substance that exists between the fabric of music and conceptual art. Metaphysically, this medium functions as a translator or a guide through each substance. The process of creating music employs the immaterial nature of the imagination, and the More >
CosCast 51: Talking WonderCon 2013
2 months ago
Join the latest episode of CosCast as we talk about WonderCon 2013. This Anaheim convention is getting bigger each year. Join cosplayers Tara Strand, Morgan Woods, Becky Horton, and myself as we discuss the cosplay outfits that amazed us.
Download Link: CosCast 51 (Right click and save link More >
WonderCon 2013 cosplay music video
2 months ago
I was only able to attend WonderCon on Sunday while my other colleagues covered the event all weekend, so a part of me is bummed out that I couldn’t get the Saturday cosplayers (Saturdays are always cool). WonderCon 2013 was held this past weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. The con use to More >
