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Cosplay: The United Mighty

Nov. 19 Cosplay, Editorials no comments

Ripples were sent through the collective Geek community recently when a comic book artist named Tony Harris went off on a four alarm diatribe about his frustration with really attractive (i.e. busty) cosplay women pretending to be full on geeks in an effort to appease their low self esteem issues by surrounding themselves with young, horny males geeks who, according to Tony, don’t stand a chance with such a comic book goddess.

Apparently this scenario happens ALL THE TIME in front of Tony’s table at every Con he’s attended. If there’s any truth to this statement, perhaps Tony should a) move his table, or b) shut his mouth and enjoy the view.

A lot of the Nerd writers around here felt it was best to leave well enough alone regarding Harris’s rant and call any more attention to his ignorant (and sexist) attack against the cosplay community than he’s already received, but he touched a nerve within the nerd collective that can’t be so quickly dismissed.

Cosplay (short for “costume play,” a type of performance art where people dress up in costumes of their favorite characters, be it books, movies, games, etc.) has always been under scrutiny from the general public. Many associate cosplay with this famous image of some poor, obese male individual clad in a Batman costume with nary a hot chick in sight. For years these people have been the scourge of conventions, easy targets for a good chuckle as you strolled the aisles with an armload of comics and toys.

Two things would turn the tide in the nerd collective’s favor: the growing acceptance of geek culture in the mainstream public (through venues like the San Diego Comic Con, film, and television), and model quality women in skin-tight superhero garb strolling the aisles alongside the unwashed nerd collectors.

Somewhere along the line the “booth babe” line had been broken. Attractive women (and men) were no longer confined to just handing out free gear. They were now as nerdy as you! See? They’re wearing a Black Widow costume! They openly admit to reading comics! They play video games and drink Mountain Dew, just like us!

Nerds once knew their place within society. They knew booth babes were simply a commodity hired by a vendor to pretend they loved something just so you’d pause by a table and drool. Now the lines have been blurred, partially due to pop culture media outlets like G4 TV where we see young, attractive women playing games all the time.

Once cosplay hit the mainstream, it became big business. Fewer and fewer half-assed ensembles are seen roaming the showroom floor, as cosplay designers work year round filling orders for various (and often expensive) creations. Many of these outfits end up looking better than the source material they originated from. As a result, there came a growing respect for these artists showcasing their work within this venue. Savvy social media marketers, quick to expand their brands, wasted no time displaying their ‘assets’ to the general public, even if they didn’t grow up as basement dwellers and closets fans

Inevitably a backlash from within the community would emerge, as these once idolized cosplay women would now be seen as “fake geek girls.” This is the heart and soul of Harris’s rant, attacking faux cosplay sirens for luring unsuspecting male nerds in with promises of Halo 4 deathmatches and Lord of the Rings marathons, then crashing them on the shores of disappointment.

Who’s to say if these women are soulless opportunists, and if so, who cares? A fake geek girl doesn’t diminish the essence of the nerd collective any more than a karaoke singer does to pop music. It’s not fair to whittle down the entire cosplay community to a few overly sexy individuals who may or may not really be comic books fans.

If anything, these performance artists should command your respect.

Look, when I attend a convention, I don’t envision cosplayers as fat douchebags and fake chicks with big tits. You know what I see? Heroes. Villains. Cinematic and comic book characters come to LIFE. These are brave individuals expressing their love for a genre. Their costumes are a reflection of their soul, and they’re sharing something with you they may keep bottled up for most of the year. They aren’t getting paid for all the hard work involved in making and displaying their interests, and that includes hours of gym time to make sure that costume fits properly.

Cosplay makes fantasy a reality, if only for a few briefs moments as you snap a pic of your favorite character, shake their hand, and compliment them on a great costume. In this day and age of global warming and shaky politics, we need those moments more than ever.

There will always be cosplay naysayers, but so long as there are artists out there willing to bare their souls, there will always be cosplay. As a fellow Browncoat once said, “We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty.”

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Video of the Week

Jul. 18 Features no comments

San Diego Comic Con may have come and gone but it lives on through Video of the Week. During the Iron Man 3 panel, Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise entrance for fans, really going for it.

During his entrance, he acts more like Tony Stark rather than himself and it makes the entrance that much more enjoyable.

“How much do I love you?”

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“How much do you love me?”

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“Why aren’t we watching any footage yet?”

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Also, got to love the Iron Man glove he is wearing.

Unfortunately, the video can only be watched on Youtube so click here to watch it.

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The Walking Dead Season 3 News and Trailer

Jul. 16 Uncategorized 1 comment

 


During the panel for The Walking Dead at San Diego Comic Con, fans were given the chance to see some of the faces involved with the hit AMC show, including some of the cast. It was during this panel that the audience was given some information about the much anticipated third season, as well as some insight on the past two. They were also shown a new trailer that features the hardships the group will have to face, newcomers Michonne and The Governor, and what people always like to see: massive amounts of zombie killing.

 

First lets take a look at the new trailer so that we can all be caught up to speed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I will admit, I was really happy with what I saw during that preview. There are obviously a few things altered from the original comic books, but there have been plenty of those changes in the past, and it made for great television, even if it wasn’t an exact match to the source material. Still, it is great to see that most of the plot-points are being hit this season and that we are definitely in for some surprises along the way.

During the panel, the actors were able to discuss the new season and what people can expect from their characters. We all know that Rick snapped a bit at the end of the second season and Andrew Lincoln, the actor portraying Rick said this:

Rick gets pushed and pushed, and this season there’s a point at which he reaches that point where he breaks. I believe the expression is ‘bat-shit crazy.’ The past few weeks have been crazy.

 

Fan favorite Daryl, played by Norman Reedus, also spoke about the changes in his character and what to expect during the third season:

Daryl is Merle’s younger brother, and he’s been constantly put down and humiliated and was never really good enough. Once Merle is out of the picture and other people start to see Daryl’s worth, he starts feeling like he’s part of the group. They welcome him in; it’s the reverse role of the rest of [Rick's group]: They’re being torn away from things, and he’s found a world that he can flourish in.

 

There was a bunch more to come out of the Comic Book Convention in San Diego, and for more details about the third season, head on over to Hollywood Reporter. I didn’t want to go into TOO much detail about the other pieces of news that we learned this past week. I leave that up to you?

 

Personally, I am very excited to see this new season. I am already beyond this point in the comic books and am looking forward to see how things differ in the show and what they decide to keep in. The books that this season is based on have plenty of twists and gut wrenching moments, and I hope to see some of those appear. The only downside to this news is that the season will be AGAIN separated into two 8 episode chunks, which means we are going to be without the Walking Dead for the winter time.
The Walking Dead is set to air in October 14th 2012 and will finish up February 2013.
What do you think fellow nerds? Are you excited for the Walking Dead? Or are the other shows that are higher up on your list? Let us know in the comments below!!

 

NERD IT UP!!!

 

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DC Confidential – Episode 13

Jul. 13 DC Confidential Comments Off
The word of the day in AMBITIOUS as Word of the Nerd brings you another great episode of DC Confidential.  Joining JP & The Nerd this week are the lovely nerd mistresses Rebecca Veverka and Natasha Collier along with Mark Driscoll and Sean Perreault.  This episode takes place during San Diego Comic Con and there

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Word of the Nerd Podcast – Episode 14

Jul. 13 Word of the Nerd Podcast Comments Off
    JP & The Nerd welcome our newest writer at Word of the Nerd and all around awesome podcaster, Rebecca Veverka to the show.  This week the gang talk about all the news and other goodies coming out of San Diego at this year’s Comic Con.    
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Firefly 10th Anniversary – Praise Their Sudden But Inevitable Reunion!

Jul. 13 Movies, News, Television no comments

At 12:30pm (PST) today, the entire cast of classic sci-fi Western series Firefly will be reuniting in Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic-Con International for the celebration of 10 years since the Serenity and its crew first took flight.

Before the panel commences, the crowd will be warmed up by the above teaser trailer. The recording of the panel and a behind-the-scenes roundtable interview with key members of the cast and crew will be shown later this year on the Science Channel as part of a special entitled Browncoats Unite.
The panel and roundtable, featuring creator Joss Whedon, cast members Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Summer Glau, Sean Maher, Adam Baldwin, showrunner Tim Minear and writer Jose Molina will be hosted by Entertainment Weekly’s Jeff Jensen.

Browncoats Unite will air on Science as the finale of a Firefly marathon on Sunday November 11th 2012.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly.

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Meme of the Week

Jul. 12 Features no comments

Homeland is one of my favourite TV programmes at the moment. It’s gripping and tense and I can’t wait for the second season. In the build up to that second season, Showtime have made a few funny memes to promote the show at San Diego Comic Con. There are also memes for Dexter, Shameless, House of Lies, and Episodes. The fill line up can be seen here. 

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Hellboy Returns, Sort of

Jul. 12 Comic Books, News no comments

With San Diego Comic Con just around the corner, we are all expecting big things. News will flow over the next couple of days of things to look forward to over the coming year. However, some people like to let things slip a little early.

This is just such a thing. It seems Dark Horse Comics couldn’t wait to let fans know that one big character will be back this December. There is a slight catch though – he will still be dead from the looks of it.

Recently Hellboy was killed off in comics and it seemed to be the end of him for a while. There had been no news about the character up until this point, leaving fans a little disappointed. But in December a new book, Hellboy in Hell, will be launched.

This implies that the character will remain dead but whether he will be by the end is yet to be seen.

It also comes with the tagline, Death was only the beginning. What more could Hellboy get up to in the after life and will his name have anything to do with it? It does seem fitting that Hellboy is now in hell…

 

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Daredevil Director Drops Duties

Jul. 12 Movies, News no comments

San Diego Comic Con began today but it isn’t all good news coming from the biggest Con in the world. 20th Century Fox seems to be in a big of a dilemma.

They had a script they liked, they had a director they liked, they were even about to start shooting.

However, it turns out that David Slade has dropped his directing duties for the new Daredevil film because it clashes with his time schedule for the pilot series, Hannibal.

But it gets worse for Fox and a whole lot better for Marvel. According to Deadline, if Fox don’t get it into production by August, less than a month away, then the rights will revert back to Marvel.

That sounds like a bummer for the company but could not be better for Marvel and fans of their film universe. It wouldn’t take the Disney owned company long to Daredevil to work, seeing him appear not long after the next Avengers film.

Would you like to see Daredevil included in the Marvel universe instead? Should Daredevil appear in the next Avengers film?

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Item 47 Poster Arrives

Jul. 11 Movies, News no comments

Agent Coulson may be dead, but the show must go on and so must the short films that Marvel have been putting out to accompany the DVD and Blu-Ray release of their films.

We recently got wind of the new Marvel short to accompany The Avengers. Now we have a poster and it only increases our anticipation.

After the attack on the city in The Avengers, it seems a weapon gets left behind and this will be the centre point for the short film.  The 12 minute short film will see the weapon fall into the wrong hands. Two crooks (Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Bradford) find the weapon and when they get it working they start hitting some banks in the city – a real crime capper.

S.H.I.E.L.D agents (Titus Welliver and Maximiliano Hernández) are soon on the case though and it’s only a matter of time before the mysterious weapon is in the right hands.

This will be the first of a series of proposed short films to debut at San Diego Comic Con over the weekend and will be a new way into the Marvel film universe.

It seems these shorts have been a real hit with the fans but what do you think? Is this going to far now or should Marvel put out even more?

 

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DC Comics Releases San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Schedule

Jul. 11 Comic Books no comments

 

 

Comic-Con International in San Diego is HERE (basically, anyway), so if you’re a DC Entertainment fan who’s going, you’ll be pleased to know that DC’s released its panel schedule on its official website, but you can read it right here as well.

This is the company’s full slate from Thursday through Sunday, so mark your calendars and set your schedules! Look below to see where the action will be:

 

THURSDAY, JULY 12

 

10:30–11:30am DC: Talent Search Orientation Session

Moderator: Mark Chiarello

Join DCE’s VP – Art Direction and Design, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.)  Room 4

 

11:30am–12:30pm DC Comics – Tales from The Dark and The Edge

DCE Panelists: Brian Cunningham & Rachel Gluckstern

Talent: Rob Liefeld, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jeff Lemire, Adam Glass

Moderator: Bob Wayne

They’re some of the hardest-hitting – and strangest – comics anywhere – and this is your chance to find out what’s coming up in these DC Comics – The New 52 titles, with Editor Pat McCallum and creators like Adam Glass (Suicide Squad), Jeff Lemire (Justice League Dark), Rob Liefeld(Deathstroke, Grifter), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western). Room 6DE

 

1:00–2:00pm DC Collectibles

DCE Panelists: Jim Fletcher, Kevin Kiniry, Geoff Johns

Talent: Amanda Conner, Jean St. Jean, Phil Ramirez

Moderator: John Cunningham

Action figures, statues, busts, PVC figures…DC Collectibles has them all – and more! Join the DC Collectibles crew including DCE Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, Executive Director – Creative Services Kevin Kiniry, Director – Creative Services Jim Fletcher, with artist Amanda Conner, sculptors Jean St. Jean and Phil Ramirez, to hear how they come up with so many great products, and what’s coming up from comics’ top makers of awesome collectibles! Room 5AB

 

2:00­–3:00pm DC Comics – Batman: Beyond the Night of Owls

DCE Panelist: Mike Marts & Rachel Gluckstern

Talent: Tony Daniel, David Finch, Kyle Higgins, Gregg Hurwitz, John Layman, Gail Simone, Scott Snyder

Moderator: Bob Wayne

Gotham City’s Night of the Owls may be over – but the fallout will affect Batman’s hometown for years to come! Find out what’s on the horizon for the Dark Knight and his crime fighting cohort in this panel featuring Batman Group Editor Mike Marts, with Tony Daniel (Detective Comics), David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing), Gregg Hurwitz (Batman: The Dark Knight), John Layman (Detective Comics), Gail Simone (Batgirl), Scott Snyder (Batman), J.H. Williams (Batwoman) and more! Room 6DE

 

3:15–4:15pm DC Entertainment – All Access: DC NOW!

DCE Panelists: Bobbie Chase, Bob Harras

Talent: Amanda Conner, Geoff Johns, Rob Liefeld, Scott Lobdell, Francis Manapul, Jimmy Palmiotti, Scott Snyder

Moderator: John Cunningham

At DC Entertainment, there’s never been a better time to be a comics fan!  Come to this all access panel and find out what some of our top talent is looking forward to, with Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Geoff Johns (Justice League, Green Lantern, Aquaman), Rob Liefeld(Deathstroke, Grifter, Savage Hawkman), Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans, Superboy, Red Hood and the Outlaws), Francis Manapul (Flash), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western), Scott Snyder (Batman, Swamp Thing) and more! Room 6DE

 

5:45–6:45pm Vertigo: A View From The Cutting Edge of Comics

DCE Panelists: Karen Berger, Shelly Bond, Will Dennis

Talent: Dan Abnett, Rafael Albuquerque, Mike Allred, Mark Buckingham, Mike Carey, Jeff Lemire, Sean Murphy, Dustin Nguyen, Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham

Moderator: John Cunningham

It’s a big year for Vertigo, with exciting new projects like Fairest, Punk Rock Jesus and Saucer Country joining American Vampire, Fables, The Unwritten and Sweet Tooth. Get the lowdown on all your Vertigo favorites – and some that will be – and catch the latest on new graphic novels like Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tatto Vol. 1 and others!, with Senior VP – Executive Editor Karen Berger, plus Dan Abnett (The New Deadwardians), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Mike Allred (iZombie), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Mike Carey (The Unwritten), Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus), Dustin Nguyen (American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares), Scott Snyder (American Vampire, American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares),Bill Willingham (Fables, Fairest), and more! Room 6DE


Friday, July 13

 

10:00–11:00am DC Comics: From Concept to Page

DCE Panelists: Brian Cunningham, Matt Idelson

Talent: Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul

Moderator: John Cunningham

What does it take to create a new comic book? Find out at this amazing panel, where for the first time DC has assembled the entire creative team of a comic book, including the editor, writer, penciller, inker and more! Learn how a new project is developed before the script is even written, and the many steps that happen after the artwork is complete, with DCE’s Group Editor Mike Marts, Editor Brian Cunningham and the creative team behind Flash – Brian Buccellato andFrancis Manapul!

Room 6DE

 

10:00–11:00am DC: Talent Search Orientation Session

Moderator: Mark Chiarello

Join DCE’s VP – Art Direction and Design, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.) Room 4

 

11:15am–12:15pm DC Comics: Superman

DCE Panelist: Matt Idelson

Talent: Shane Davis, Mike Johnson, Scott Lobdell

Moderator: John Cunningham

Since the launch of the New 52, Superman has been flying higher than ever! Join Group Editor Matt Idelson and SUPER talent Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), Mike Johnson (Supergirl), andScott Lodbell (Superman) to take fans new and old up, up and away with a sneak peak at what’s in store for Superman.  Room 6DE

 

1:45–2:45pm DC Comics: Justice League and Green Lantern

DCE Panelists: Brian Cunningham, Matt Idelson, Pat McCallum

Talent: Tony Bedard, Brian Buccellato, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, Francis Manapul, James Robinson, Nicola Scott

Moderator: John Cunningham

Comics’ top talent – writer Geoff Johns and artist Jim Lee – continue their historic team up on DC Comics best selling Justice League while Geoff continues his epic run on Green Lantern! Join Johns, Lee, Tony Bedard (Green Lantern: New Guardians),  Brian Buccellato (Flash), Jeff Lemire(Animal Man, Justice League Dark), Francis Manapul (Flash), James Robinson (Earth 2), Nicola Scott (Earth 2) to explore some of DC Comics spectacular titles! Room 6DE

 

3:00–4:00pm DRAWING DC

DCE Panelist: Mark Chiarello

Talent: Rafael Albuquerque, Tony Daniel, Dustin Nguyen

Moderator: Mark Chiarello

There are as many ways to draw comics as there are comics artists – and at this panel, you’ll see some of DC’s top talent draw while they discuss their work! Join Mark Chiarello, DC’s VP — Art Direction and Design as he chats with artists like Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Tony Daniel (Detective Comics), Dustin Nguyen (American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares, Batman Beyond) and more. Room 11AB

 

4:15–5:15pm DC Comics – The New 52

DCE Panelists: Bobbie Chase, Bob Harras

Talent: David Finch, Adam Glass, Geoff Johns, Dan Jurgens, Rob Liefeld, Scott Lobdell, Jimmy Palmiotti, Gail Simone, Scott Snyder

Moderator: Bob Wayne

DC Comics – The New 52 and The New 52 Wave 2 are the industry’s most talked about industry-shattering events! Although the landscape has changed, we’re not done making news! Come by and be a part of history as, discuss what’s coming next in this exciting time for DC Entertainment with David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Adam Glass (Suicide Squad), Geoff Johns (Justice League, Green Lantern, Aquaman), Dan Jurgens (Superman, Justice League International), Rob Liefeld (Deathstroke, Grifter, Savage Hawkman), Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans, Superboy, Red Hood and the Outlaws), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western), Gail Simone (Batgirl), Scott Snyder(Batman, Swamp Thing) and more.  Room 6DE

 

5:30–6:30pm Vertigo: Get Jiro!

DCE Panelist: Karen Berger

Talent: Anthony Bourdain, Joel Rose, Langdon Foss, Jose Villarubbia

Moderator: John Cunningham

In a not-too-distant food-obsessed future, they all want to Get Jiro! Join renowned chef and New York Times Best-selling writer Anthony Bourdain (Kitchen Confidential, Medium Raw), co-writerJoel Rose (LA PACIFICA, Kill Kill Faster Faster) artists Langdon Foss (Get Jiro!) and Jose Villarrubia (Get Jiro!) and Vertigo Senior VP – Executive Editor Karen Berger, as they talk about this exciting and savory Vertigo original graphic novel! Room 6DE


Saturday, July 14

 

10:00–11:00am DC: Talent Search Orientation Session 3

Moderator: Mark Chiarello

Join DCE’s VP – Art Direction and Design, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.)  Room 4

 

10:00–11:00am DC Comics – The New Wave

DCE Panelists: Bobbie Chase, Rachel Gluckstern, Mike Marts

Talent: Brent Anderson, Tony Bedard, Dan DiDio, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV

Moderator: Bob Wayne

With DC Comics – The New 52, Before Watchmen, and The New 52, Wave 2, DC Entertainment is running on all cylinders! But you haven’t seen anything yet! Come by for a panel about the next exciting event from DC Comics with DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio (Phantom Stranger), Brent Anderson (Phantom Stranger), Tony Bedard (Sword of Sorcery), Snyder (Talon), and James Tynion IV (Talon)! Room 6DE

 

11:15am–12:30pm DC Comics – All Access: OGNs

DCE Panelists: Karen Berger, Bob Harras

Talent: Anthony Bourdain, Shane Davis, Langdon Foss, Geoff Johns, J. Michael Straczynski

Moderator: John Cunningham

It’s been a big year for DC Comics award-winning, original graphic novels, and it’s only going to get bigger! Come by for unfiltered access to behind-the-scenes of your favorite and most talked about original graphic novels Publisher! Joining the all access party will be some of the industry’s top talents including Anthony Bourdain (Get Jiro!), Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), Langdon Foss (Get Jiro!), Geoff Johns (Batman: Earth One), and J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One) so don’t miss out! Room 6DE

 

12:45–1:45pm DC Comics: Before Watchmen

DCE Panelists: Mark Chiarello, Will Dennis, Dan DiDio

Talent: Amanda Conner, Darwyn Cooke, Len Wein, J. Michael Straczynski

Moderator: John Cunningham

It’s not the end of the world. It’s the beginning! Before Watchmen is here so you don’t miss this panel about the most talked about comic book series of 2012! Join DC Entertainment Co-PublisherDan DiDio, VP – Art Direction and Design Mark Chiarello, Senior Editor Will Dennis, Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Darwyn Cooke (Before Watchmen: Minute Men), J. Michael Straczynski (Before Watchmen: Nite Owl), Len Wein (Before Watchmen: Ozymandias, Curse of the Crimson Corsair) and others as they talk about this game-changing event! Hurm!Room 6DE

 

2:00–3:00pm Mad about MAD

DCE Panelists: John Ficarra, Ryan Flanders, Sam Viviano

Talent: Sergio Aragones, Peter Kuper, Tom Richmond

Moderator: Bob Wayne

Often imitated but never duplicated, MAD is the country’s best-selling humor magazine! Join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra, art director Sam Viviano and Sergio Aragones, “Spy vs. Spy” artist Peter Kuper, and Tom Richmond for a wise-cracking Q&A that’s bound to be, well, MAD.Room 9

 

7:00–8:00pm Vertigo: Fables

DCE Panelist: Shelly Bond

Talent: Mark Buckingham, Lauren Beukes, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Leialoha, Bill Willingham

Moderator: John Cunningham

The annual Fables Comic-Con panel is back and better than ever! With the launch of Vertigo’s critically acclaimed Fairest, there’s no better time to hear what Bill Willingham, creator of the multi-Eisner Award winning series Fables and Fairest, has to say. Join Bill, artists Mark Buckingham, Lauren Beukes, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Leialoha, Group EditorShelly Bond and others for a panel that is truly legendary. Room 6DE

 

Sunday July 15


10:00–11:00am DC Comics: Young Justice

DCE Panelists: Bobbie Chase

Talent: Tony Bedard, Scott Lobdell

Moderator: John Cunningham

They may be young – but they’re still heroes! Find out what’s happening for Teen Titans, Blue Beetle and more as more DC Comics – The New 52 unfolds in this panel features Tony Bedard(Blue Beetle) and Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans, Red Hood and the Outlaws). Room 6DE

 

11:15am–12:15pm Meet the Co-Publishers

DCE Panelists: Dan DiDio, Jim Lee

Moderator: Bob Wayne

As Co-Publishers of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio are the driving forces behind DC Comics – The New 52, DC’s digital initiative, Before Watchmen, and much more. This up-close-and-personal panel gives you a chance to step up and ask questions about your favorite comic book Publisher publishers! Say that five times fast! Room 6DE

 

2:00–3:00pm Drawing DC – DC Kids Edition

DCE Panelists: Larry Ganem

Talent: Art Baltazar, Franco, Dustin Nguyen

Moderators: Larry Ganem

What does it take to remake a universe? Immensely talented artists! Join Talent Relations DirectorLarry Ganem with the Eisner Award winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans) and the ever dynamic Dustin Nguyen (Batman Beyond) as they showcase their artistic talents! Room 11AB

 

* Please note that panelists are subject to change; please come by the DCE booth for any updates.

 

 

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New Promo Poster Reveals a Giant Robot From ‘Pacific Rim’

Jul. 09 Movies no comments

On July 7, ScienceFiction.com posted the latest Comic-Con promo poster for next year’s robot-on-robot action film Pacific Rim, and this new image features, you guessed it, an image of a giant robot.

Take a peek!

 

The movie is about humans who pilot large robots in order to fight off alien invaders. It’s directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Idris Elba, Ron Perlman, and Charlie Hunnam… and I’ve got to tell my sister, because she’s in LUUURRVE with Idris Elba. ☺

But anyhoo…

Since this is a Comic-Con-specific poster, and since the movie will have its own panel there, it’s to be expected that del Toro and company will bring some nice footage for fans.

Next year, those Transformers are going to have to watch their backs, because there’s a new band of ginormous automatons nipping at their heels at the box office.

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Nerdist + Star Wars + Walking Dead = Joy Across the Geek ‘Verse

Jul. 05 News no comments

If you are reading this post, or any other post on Word of the Nerd for that matter, you likely are well aware that the San Diego Comic-Con is being held this weekend.  Hundreds of vendors, panels, and celebrity guests are gearing up to spread the joy of geekery to thousands of fans (and vise-verse) over a three day period.  Lucky for those of us who can’t be there in person, there are plenty of ways to get in on the action before, during and after the convention.

For example, Nerdist Channel on YouTube just posted an 8-minute short movie, “A LIghtsaber’s Journey to Comic-Con.”  The premise is simple: Chris Hardwick must travel from LucasFilm’s Industrial Light and Magic to the Santa Monica Pier with the titular lightsaber safely in-hand and deliver it to Course of the Force organizers before the start of the convention.

Peppered with cameos from the likes of Breckin Meyer (listen closely, you’ll hear him) and Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead spoiler alert!…sort of), this is a funny and charming 8-minute masterpiece. Enjoy, my fellow nerds.

 

If you just can’t get enough Chris Hardwick, check out my review of the Nerdist Live! Podcast taped in Atlanta, GA this past spring.

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Dredd 3D To Screen at San Diego Comic-Con Next Week!

Jul. 03 Movies no comments

 

If you’re a Judge Dredd fan who’s heading to San Diego for Comic-Con next week, you’re in luck if you’ve got a preview night pass. Crave Online broke the news today that Dredd will be shown in 3D in an advanced screening Wednesday night, July 11 at 10 p.m. at the Reading Cinemas Gaslamp at 710 5th Avenue. The movie doesn’t hit theaters until September, but you can see the WHOLE THING two months early if you’re lucky.

The judge himself, actor Karl Urban, will be there too, so bring your autograph books!

To RSVP, follow this link to Judgement is Coming to find out what you need to retweet in order to get your seat. And be warned… attendance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure you get there HELLA early. (And, by the way, does anyone say “hella” anymore? Oh well…)

And just so you have an idea on what you could be seeing, check out the Dredd trailer below. Pique your interest?

 

Justice comes to Mega City One… next week!

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Dark Horse To Release Good Luck Troll Dolls On July 25th.

Jun. 30 Comic Books, News, Press Release, Previews no comments

Since their creation almost 50 years ago, Good Luck Troll Dolls have been a consistent best seller. It is also recognized as one of the hundred best toys ever made. Since 2003, troll dolls have all but disappeared from the market place. Now, after a decade hiatus, Dark Horse is bringing back troll dolls in a unique way: in a collector series format.

The first collection of Troll dolls will be 15 unique designs in a variety of colors, patterns and designs each meant to pique the interest of collectors. Included in the first collection will be metallic, glitter, flecked, glow-in-the-dark and black-light sensitive variants. These variants will be scattered though the more common variants in a random assortment.

To offer some variety in the standard troll doll, Dark Horse is going to vary the colors of the hairs. Some will be green haired, some pink and every other color you can think of.

Attendees of the San Diego Comic Con who are also fans of Troll Dolls are encouraged to swing by the Dark Horse booth to purchase a limited edition white haired troll doll. Limited to 1500 units, this exclusive doll is also responsive to a Black Light.

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Image Comics Hosts 7 Panels at San Diego Comic Con.

Jun. 30 Comic Books, News, Press Release no comments

Throughout the San Diego Comic Con this year, Image Comics will host 7 panels to discuss various new projects this year.

Image Comics first con panel will be on the up and coming talent. Image Comics Presents will highlight seven of Image’s hottest young talent and showcase some of their work.

The Walking Dead will be the focus of Image Comic’s second Thursday panel. This panel will be all things Walking Dead. Creator/writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard will be on hand to discuss the past present and future of this phenomenon.

On Friday, radio host and comic writer Jonathan Ross will lead a panel discussion on the comic book creative process. Leading Image Comics contributors Ed Brubaker, John Layman, and Robert Kirkman will be on hand to discuss the trials and tribulations of crafting comic book scripts.

The first of Saturday’s panel’s will be a Top Cow Panel. On paper, this will also be the most news worthy of the panels because Top Cow tends to load their panels with announcements and press releases. Mark Waid will be on hand to announce a project. There will be an announcement concerning a movie. All this and many more will be discussed.

If you want a glimpse of Image Comic’s future, please attend the Image Comic’s Experience panel. This will be a showcase of Image Comics future projects for the 2013 year and beyond.

Rounding out their Saturday offerings will be a Skybound Panel. The imprint’s founder Robert Kirkman will be on hand along with a cadre of his talented writers and artists to discuss the future of Skybound.

Finally on Sunday, attend the Image Comics’ 20th Anniversary panel to hear about the impact Image had on the comic book industry. Listen to Image Comics partners and founders discuss the company’s founding and legacy.

If you are unable to attend the panels this year, Image Comics encourage you to swing by their two booths for all sorts of merch and swag. Booth 2720 will be your location for Skybound, Shadowline, and Image Central comics. For all of your Darkness and Witchblade needs, head on over to the Top Cow booth at 2629.

San Diego Comic Con will be from July 12-15th in San Diego, California.

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Her Universe and BBC To Launch ‘Doctor Who’ Fashion Line on July 11th!

Jun. 28 News, Press Release no comments

 

Her Universe, a company specializing in female sci-fi and fantasy genre merchandise, announced this week the acquisition of a license with BBC Worldwide to create Doctor Who apparel for the show’s female fans.

The Doctor Who goodies will debut on July 11, and items will be on-sale at San Diego Comic-Con during the convention’s run that same week. Her Universe will sell the apparel and merchandise at other conventions throughout 2012. The apparel and accessories will also be sold in the United States and Canada at www.heruniverseshop.com; www.bbcamericashop.com; and retail chains, including Hot Topic.

And this could be quite the financially savvy move for the Her Universe brand, since Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi television series ever and will likely go on for who knows how much longer. That means the company could be selling clothing, jewelry, and other themed products for a very long time.

It’s definitely a pop culture coup for Ashley Eckstein, Her Universe founder and the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She designed and created her company’s merchandise for throngs of customers.

“Her Universe is a line for the fans,” said Eckstein. “Many of our design choices and decisions are influenced by our fans and Doctor Who was the #1 requested license by fangirls for us to pursue next. It was truly a dream come true when BBC Worldwide asked us to do their female merchandise and I am beyond excited to share this extraordinary announcement with our girls today! In the words of the Doctor, I feel like screaming Geronimo!”

Check out more pics of Eckstein modeling her clothes below!

 

 

 

 

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2000 A.D. Coming To The San Diego Comic Con

Jun. 28 Comic Books, Movies no comments

If you are attending the San Diego Comic Con this Summer and are a fan of 2000 A.D. and Judge Dredd, swing by Booth 2806.

While there, you will find all sorts of Judge Dredd inspired goodness, including various  collections and graphic novels in both the British and American flavors, as well as a SDCC exclusive Dredd movie poster.

In attendance to sign things all weekend will be various writers and artists. Most notable is top Dredd artist Jock, who will be signing exclusively at Booth 2806 all convention.

Dredd the movie comes out September 21 at your local movie theater.

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Stan Lee’s World of Heroes YouTube Channel To Premiere at San Diego Comic-Con

Jun. 26 Movies, Television no comments

Hey nerds!

Gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con next month? If you are, here’s one more thing for you to look forward to.

Comic book icon Stan Lee will announce his new YouTube channel, Stan Lee’s World of Heroes, during a panel on Thursday, July 12, the convention’s first day. The programs will comprise scripted and unscripted shows, including Stan Lee’s Super.Model, FanWars, Stan Lee’s Academy of Heroes, Super Fans, Cocktails with Stan, DIY Geek, Geek Therapy, Head Cases, and more.

Vuguru, a cross-platform entertainment studio, announced yesterday that it will host the panel and feature clips there. Celebrities scheduled to appear are Stan Lee himself, writer Peter David, producer Jace Hall, actresses Bonnie Burton and Adrianne Curry, and actress and host America Young.

Even though the announcement is being labeled as the channel’s premiere, Stan Lee’s World of Heroes has already been available for viewing and subscription on YouTube, and it has a Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ presence as well as its own website. According to the YouTube page, Stan Lee’s World of Heroes channel will air “all things related to the hero lifestyle and enthusiast culture.”

Vuguru’s content has been distributed in more than 40 countries, and its other projects include Prom Queen; The Millionaire Tour; Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; and Little Women BIG CARS.

Next month’s Stan Lee’s World of Heroes Comic-Con panel will run from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm at the San Diego Convention Center.

This article’s original version was published on Superheroes are Awesome on June 25, 2012.

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Avengers EMH Cancelled

Jun. 07 Comic Books, Movies, News, Television 1 comment

For the last 6 weeks, the scuttlebutt surrounding Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes said that it will end after season 2. These rumors were all but confirmed yesterday when Marvel announced that EMH will not be coming back for a third season.

But the Avengers is not completely leaving the animated format. In 2013, there will be a new Avengers cartoon called Avengers Assemble. Based on the teaser image alone, this team will be more in line with the movie iteration. Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor are on the team, so are Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Hulk. Falcon takes the 7th team member spot. A promo trailer will be unveiled at the San Diego Comic Con next month.

Is this disheartening? Yes. It would be nice to see where this version of Marvel could go. Am I upset? No. I enjoyed the show, but it needs to end on its own terms. Also, it’s good to shake things from time to time. New writers means new directions for the characters. It also means new storylines.

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