Category: Conventions

Conventions, Her Universe

Her Universe SDCC 2017 Fashion Show

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Once again, “Geek Couture” has invaded San Diego Comic-Con. The epicenter of geek fashion, the 4th annual Her Universe Fashion Show, presented by Her Universe and Hot Topic, debuted 25 stunning fashions inspired by the sci-fi and pop culture world on Thursday, July 20. Only two designers could ultimately win the grand prize – the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe Founder Ashley Eckstein for Hot Topic. But this year – for the first time ever – the judges declared a tie, and three designers were awarded the grand prize!

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Let’s talk Hall-H Lines

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Let’s talk Hall-H Lines

For those of you who don’t know, Hall-H is the largest hall at San Diego Comic Con. Within its mighty belly, 6,500 lucky attendees sit in heavenly bliss as they are treated to exclusive trailers and clips. The lines for Hall H are the most demoralizing lines in all of Comic Con. Think waiting three hours to get into an interactive zone is three hours too long? Try camping out over night. Hell, try camping out in line days before your panel even begins. That’s the reality of Hall-H lines. Only the most loyal fans will ever get to see the inside of Hall-H.

I’ve made it in three times and was hoping to add a fourth wristband to my collection but a number of factors worked against me this year.

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We Are All Heroes Panel Highlights

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#WeAreAllHeroes: The Changing Landscape of Comics, Geekdom and Fanboy Culture

Featuring a diverse range of talent, including Sal Masekela (media personality), Gina Prince-Bythewood (film director, Love & Basketball),Malcolm Barrett (actor, Timeless), Lewis Tan (actor, Iron Fist) and MURS (rapper), the We Are All Heroes panel touched on diversity in fanboy culture, giving multicultural voices the opportunity to discuss their own experiences in entertainment.

 

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SVCC17 Guest Announcement: The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun

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Fresh off the devastating Season 7 premiere of “The Walking Dead,” Steven Yeun (Glenn Rhee) will [SPOILER ALERT] make his first post-TWD appearance at Silicon Valley Comic Con. Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo will take place April 21-23, 2017 in downtown San Jose. Pairing science with fiction, Silicon Valley Comic Con aims to inspire and entertain with celebrity appearances, science/tech discussions, film and TV screenings, panels with award-winning authors and artists, cosplay contests and more.
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SDCC 2016:MTV Fandom Awards

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FANDOM OF THE YEAR: “Teen Wolf”
SHIP OF THE YEAR: “Olicity” from “Arrow”
BEST NEW FANDOM:  “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”
FAN FREAKOUT OF THE YEAR:  “The 100” RIP Clexa
BANDOM OF THE YEAR: 5 Seconds of Summer
ANIMATION FANDOM OF THE YEAR: “Steven Universe”
BEST REVIVAL: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Animation, Conventions

SDCC 2016: Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie

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Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will feature a storyline that picks up from where the original series ended in 2004 and will resolve unanswered questions and plotlines-including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents. The movie is written and executive produced by the series’ original creator Craig Bartlett and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank.

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SDCC 2016:Stan Lee is at it again

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Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Spider-Man™, The Incredible Hulk™, X-Men™,The Avengers™, Iron Man™, amongst hundreds of others, has created an original new comic book titled NITRON, along with Keya Morgan and Michael Benaroya, and through Benaroya Pictures they are developing and producing a transmedia franchise around the new comic book that will see it brought to life through feature films, TV and online/digital platforms.

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