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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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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 >
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 >
Life as a Henchman – On the Set of Batman: Death Wish
Jan 30th
Life as a henchman isn’t always easy, but we sure did have a lot of fun on the set of Batman: Death Wish, a fan film featuring Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, and more. This video focuses on the hardworking henchmen on the set. So sit back, relax, and More >
Aniplex to Host Puella Magi Madoka Magica Special Meet and Greet Event at Anime Jungle with the English Cast
Jan 27th
Fans who follow Aniplex’s Twitter will recognize this picture showing off the heavily anticipated Magic Girl anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, aka Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika, out on Valentine’s day. Ever since the surprise announcement at Anime Expo 2011, tons fans have been anxious for a US Release, which is on February 14th, 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 >
‘Batman: Death Wish’ Fan Film Is Finally Here! Features Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Ivy and the Bat Family Plan
Jan 13th
The moment of truth is finally here with the release of Batman: Death Wish, a fan film produced by the same people that brought you Street Fighter High: The Musical. The short follows Batman and Robin as they try to solve a mystery behind why all the villains have been 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
‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Villain Trailer and Hot Juliet Cheerleader Cosplay
Jan 12th
Lollipop Chainsaw has a new trailer out featuring the villain, Swan, who’s a Goth Geek Bastard who wants to get back at all the people who made fun of him by taking over the world. Too bad high school cheerleader and chainsaw expert, Juliet, is there to save to stop him.
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This Friday in LA: Storybook Smackdown (Jello Wrestling with Your Fave Fairy Tale Beauties)
Jan 11th
This Friday, January 13th, Courtney Cruz’s Devil’s Playground presents Storybook Smackdown, the ultimate girl-on-girl jello wrestling and burlesque show featuring your favorite fairy tale babes. The event will be held at Dragonfly in Los Angeles.
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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 >
Star Wars: The Old Republic Flash Mob in Time Square
Dec 23rd
On December 20, 2011, a crowd of people with lightsabers joined forces with the Jedi and Sith to freeze battle in a flash mob at Time Square in New York City. It was done to help promote Star Wars: The Old Republic, which was released on the same day.
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Is Dissing Overweight Cosplayers Cool?
Dec 19th
Picture by David Ngo
Last year, 1UP.com posted an article called Worst Cosplay Ever. You have one side that is against mistreatment of cosplayers, and others who say it’s all fair game if you’re in the public eye (take PeopleofWalmart.com for example). It’s a tough subject to tackle, because I feel that cosplayers 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 >
CosCast Episode 5 with Special Guest Tadao Tomomatsu
Dec 2nd
Here’s episode 5 of CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Hosts Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis are joined by special guest Tadao Tomomatsu. You may know him as Mr. Shake Hands Man, the detective that got blown up in Heroes, and/or Principal Gouken in Street Fighter High: The Musical.
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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 >
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 >
Cosplay Spotlight: Hanzo Hasashi’s Scorpion from Mortal Kombat
Nov 16th
Meet cosplayer Alexander. He goes by the nickname of Hanzo Hasashi, after Scorpion’s real name. We got a chance to snap some photos of his Scorpion outfit from Mortal Kombat 9 (2011), and it looks really badass. For those wondering how long it took for him to make the outfit, 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 >
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