conventions
From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.
TRANSPORT INTO THE “STAR TREK” UNIVERSE AT COMIC-CON @ HOME
CBS All Access and CBS Television Studios invite “Star Trek” fans from across the United States to transport into a virtual “Star Trek” Universe block of panel programming during Comic-Con@Home, on Thursday, July 23. The “Star Trek” Universe back-to-back panel sessions will feature the season two cast of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, the voice cast behind the upcoming new animated comedy series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and the season one cast of STAR TREK: PICARD, including Patrick Stewart. Comic-Con@Home panels will be available to view on Comic-Con’s YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicCon.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Geeks
The Anime Expo was awesome!!
During this Pandemic, I am using my time to write my graphic novel, and since I can’t draw, I take a lot of photos and use them as references to send to my artist. While scrolling through my phone, I came across a picture of my husband and me when we went to the anime expo in 2019. I enjoy anime. I love the Content of the stories of the show or manga (Japanese comics). The characters and the design of the characters, and let us not forget the backstories on what inspired the creators. One style of anime, in particular, I not only found great ideas in storytelling I just got in is called Yaoi (it is Boy Love or guy on guy interaction) I remember getting ready to go to the event because it was my first time dressing up to go to the event. My costume was Noiz (Noise) from a Yaoi computer game/anime called Dramatical murder. FYI Dramatical murder is a science fiction and visual romance novel in which players assume the role of the protagonist named Aoba Seragaki. ( I won’t get into detail about it, if you want to know about it, just look it up on google.) Anyway, it was amazing to see so many people dressed up as their favorite characters from other anime shows. There were so many games that were being promoted, new animes in development, and gadgets. There were crowds of people going to booths of memorabilia, getting food, some people would get into character and act out a scene of the show their role was from. It was so exciting. I would take a lot of photos not just to post on social media, but to use as a reference because after we left the anime expo, I went home and got started on my Yaoi Graphic Novel.
By stephanie borges6 years ago in Geeks
Staying Safe at a Convention
Going to a convention? Worried about if you’ll be safe or not? Well I have some tips on how you can stay safe at a convention. Whether it be an anime, comic, or gaming convention you still need to say safe. When you're new to conventions, also known as cons, there is a lot of people in large crowds, it's a very easy way to get separated from your group. Ways you can keep safe at a con is keeping your Phone on you and charged, if you go to raves or anywhere after dark at a con take someone with you and alerting the staff. Other ways would be never going to a stranger’s hotel room and never taking open drinks or food from someone you don't know.
By Scary Trans Cosplayer6 years ago in Geeks
Cosplay Conventions Should Be All About Fun and Games.
As a long time cosplayer, I have found it extremely aggravating when people want to cause trouble and drama at conventions. I have seen way too much of it and quite frankly, I am sick of it. My friends and I are in the agreement that these conventions should be our escape from reality.
By Halden Mile6 years ago in Geeks
Los Angeles ComicCon After Stan Lee
It’s going to be one-year next month since the great Stan Lee passed away (November 12, 2018), and it’s been tough on the world of comics and Marvel alike. Since taking over Comikaze in 2011, Stan Lee introduced Stan Lee’s Comikaze to Los Angeles in 2012. Every year in October, the Los Angeles Convention Center has been home to Stan Lee’s Comikaze, but in 2016 the name was changed to Stan Lee’s ComicCon. After the passing of Stan Lee, Los Angeles Comic Con still grows strong and has grown its audience this past year.
By Yvette Cordova6 years ago in Geeks
Photo Ops: In Their Own Words
Greetings, Vocal readers. In this article, I'm going to talk about photo ops and what it's like to do them with famous people you have either grown up watching and/or admire so much. A few days ago, I talked to a couple of people on Facebook and shared their photo op experiences with me. Just a heads up: one person in this article has two photo ops. So check out the two people that you're about to meet. I'll share my own photo op experiences near the end of this article.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Geeks
Arkansas Comic Con 2019 Review
Greetings, Vocal readers. I had a great time at Arkansas Comic Con last weekend. Thousands of people descended at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock for the 2-day event. It was my first time attending this convention and man, did I have the time of my life. Now that I’m back home, I’m here to review this con and share my pros and cons (no pun intended).
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Geeks
NerdinOut Con 2019
Are you looking for a family activity that is not only affordable, but entertaining for all ages? Look no further than Rochester, Minnesota where the Second Annual NerdinOut Con is set to take place with two fun-filled days of pop culture and celebrity appearances.
By JP Summers6 years ago in Geeks
Don't Sleep on QuirkCon!
QuirkCon was probably the best and smallest con I've gone to in a while, and I honestly can't wait to head back next year. Held in Durham, North Carolina from May 31-June 2, QuirkCon is a celebration of black, nerdy and gay cosplayers and creatives. For three days, attendees experienced anime trap music parties, emo karaoke, panels about black music in k-pop and so much more.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay6 years ago in Geeks
10 Tips for Convention Survival
When people think of sci-fi/fantasy/comic book conventions, they tend to think about the costumes they’re going to wear or the celebrity guests that are going to show up. And that’s perfectly fine. But as with anything in life, there are always tips to ensure that you not only survive the convention, but have a wonderful time in the process.
By Susan Steele7 years ago in Geeks
Yes, You Cannes
With the 72nd Festival de Cannes coming to a close on the French Riviera at the moment, I thought I'd write a guide to the event for those who are thinking of taking part for the first time at some point in the future. Complete with photos from my own trips to the Festival and some helpful tips, this should serve as a handy guide to what can be an overwhelming week or two in the sunshine (with the occasional rain cloud thrown in for good measure!)
By Daniel Lyddon7 years ago in Geeks
