Posts From Lawrence Brenner
AX 2014: ‘Learning About Cosplay In Italy’ from Giada Robin (panel coverage)
For the second year, Anime Expo has brought in international cosplay guests to talk about cosplay and their works around the world. Giada Robin came from Italy to talk about cosplay
AX 2014: The Spiral Cats panel (full video)
At Anime Expo this year two of the amazing cosplay guests were Tasha and Doremi of the Spiral Cats, a professional cosplay group from Korea who work with many events
Ted 2 cosplay casting in Boston July 26th?
At the end of July most of the nerd-centric interests fall on San Diego Comic-Con. I will be there along with many members of Nerd Reactor. However there are many
AX 2014: Sailor Moon original dub cast full panel (video)
Anime Expo brought together the original dub cast of Sailor Moon for a special panel. At conventions it is more common now to see cast members get together to talk
Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson on Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
On June 4th, 2014, The Paley Center for Media hosted the screening of the final episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, “Unafraid of the Dark”, with Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and
Danny Fingeroth and Denny O’Neil on 25th Anniversary of Tim Burton’s Batman
On June 23rd, 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman was released in America and began what would become known as “The Summer of Batman.” On June 23, 2014, the 25th Anniversary of
Interview with Brannon Braga on Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
On June 4th, 2014 The Paley Center for Media hosted the screening of the final episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey: “Unafraid of the Dark” with Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist
A Brief History of Manga Review
A Brief History of Manga is a wonderful and insightful book. Helen McCarthy shows the evolution of manga from its beginning through today. Like many I was familiar with the
Announcing Helen McCarthy’s ‘A Brief History of Manga’
It’s a truly exciting summer for anime and manga, including the re-release and/or reimagining of classics like Sailor Moon, Ghost in The Shell, and more. Now we’ll also be getting Helen
Amazon to acquire comiXology
In a press release and message issued by comiXology PR and in a message from CEO David Steinberger, it was announced that Amazon will acquire comiXology. According to the message:
Help SDCC Artist Alley Coordinator Clydene Nee
Artist Alley coordinator Clydene Nee Many times at conventions and at larger events, we are so focused on the stars and events so much that we forget about the army
Our Interview with Elfquest Creators Wendy and Richard Pini
At New York Comic Con on Wednesday, or as I like to call it the “Day 1”, I was invited to a special event at Columbia University where I had the pleasure
Summary of Heroes of Cosplay
There have been many articles written about Heroes of Cosplay including an initial review of the first episode by myself. There’s been a lot about the show that’s been written,
Otakon 2013: 20 Years of Otakon
Otakon has been the convention of the otaku generation for 20 years. Otakon always has a good show, full of great guests, and programming. I got to see a lot
SyFy’s intro of Cosplay to TV: Heroes of Cosplay Episode 1 Review
[Editor’s Note: While Lawrence is friends with Riki and Yaya, this does not stop him from giving a critical review.] On my way to Anime Expo 2013 on July 3rd,
Interview with Alodia Gosiengfiao at Anime Expo 2013
At Anime Expo I had the pleasure of interviewing Alodia, one of the most popular cosplayers out there, and we talked about cosplay around the world, cosplay terminology and lexicons,
The Marvel Novels: The She-Hulk Diaries and Rogue Touch Reviews
There are two novels that are coming out today from Marvel and Hyperion Books, The She-Hulk Diaries and Rogue Touch. These are new literary works featuring two fan-favorite characters, She-Hulk
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