conventions
From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.
East Coast ComicCon Founder Bans 'Hercules' Actor Kevin Sorbo for Political Reasons...
In a sad attempt to garner some free press for the little-know EastCoast ComicCon, founder Cliff Galbraith banned actor Kevin Sorbo from the event because he’s friends with conservative radio host and Fox News commentator Sean Hannity. Galbraith said, "I turned down Kevin Sorbo for East Coast Comicon. He’s pals with Sean Hannity. I just can’t do it."
By Anthony DiChiara8 years ago in Geeks
The Truth About Some
I have stayed silent for so long, and it is impressive to think I haven't spoken out about these things until now. I suppose it is from the fear of being targeted by these people. They are the Templars of this world, seeking to control all in their wake without protest. And when others do protest this control, their actions, the protesters are silenced by any means necessary.
By Kain Aerali8 years ago in Geeks
Arisia: A Review
It started off with a simple question at one AM on Friday morning: "Do you want to go to a new con with some of our friends?" It was the standard question we all, as cosplayers, have asked at least once each year, some upwards of ten or more times. This time the answer was, "Sure, we have enough for a one day pass." And it was the best decision we have ever made at one in the morning on a Friday of a con.
By Kain Aerali8 years ago in Geeks
How to be Convention Ready!
Conventions. Amazing events where people of all different likings, hobbies, and fandoms can come together (usually in costume) and swap pictures, buy items, and see other cosplays. Specifically, this article will talk about how to survive a fandomized (anime, tv show, cosplay) convention. Conventions are meant to be fun, exciting, stress-free times for people to be with others who share their interests. Well, this is what the convention wants us to feel, while in all actuality conventions usually end up being relatively stressful. However, this does not need to be the case, I have interviewed several fellow conventioneers, my cosplayer friends, as well as collecting information from my previous experiences, in order to give you "How to be Convention Ready: Rules and Advice."
By Kaitlyn Mallory8 years ago in Geeks
BSCCC: A Review
This past weekend was the Boston SouthCoast Comic Convention (and AnimeFest). In spite of the drama, slander slinging, and rumored illegal use of a fake link of a federal site, I still chose to attend the con to see if it was as bad as people were making it out to be. This article will be my honest observation of the con.
By Kain Aerali8 years ago in Geeks
Hyper Japan Christmas Market
It's been another successful and fun convention. Hyper Japan has always been one of my favourite conventions for specialising in all things related to Japanese culture and the geekery goodness inspired by it. Even though I only came for the day, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and stayed there longer than planned. I've mainly attended Hyper Japan for shopping, but this time I feel like I've been able to enjoy the convention for what it really is about: the entertainment, workshops, and making new friends along the day.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Geeks
BSCC Hires Child Molester
No you did not read that title wrong. IMAGE LLC event Boston South Coast Comic Con has hired Sci-Fi Photo Guys which is owned and operated by Sexual Predator Daniel Silverman. For those of you that are unaware Sci-Fi Photo Guys provides a unique service to cosplayers. If a cosplayer wants a photo done they simply get in front of a green screen and they choose a background of their choice. While its a service not done often for conventions this doesn't excuse IMAGE LLC or the coordinators of Boston South Coast Comic Con from hiring them and choosing to keep them on thus far.
By Merlin Of Story8 years ago in Geeks
A Comprehensive Look Into the Anime Boston Lawsuit
This week has been a roller-coaster ride for those representing NEAS, IMAGE, and Fantastic Gathering Inc in court. Throughout social media I see many fans taking sides without a complete understanding of what the complaints consist of being over zealous and rather pointed in their decision to support the side they feel should win. This needs to be clear; a legal suit is not a competition of who runs a better show or is just more supportive. Both conventions have good and bad aspects, every show has its own flaws, by no means does this mean the one you think is better should win, this is a clear cut and dry issue of infringement and should not be taken so lightly.
By Merlin Of Story8 years ago in Geeks
Anime Boston Parent Suing Fantastic Gatherings Inc.
Tempers are on the rise in the Anime Community today when Fantastic Gatherings Inc. announced they were being sued by Anime Boston's Parent company The New England Anime Society (NEAS) for their "Boston Anime Festival" logo.
By Merlin Of Story8 years ago in Geeks
Warner Bros. Rolled Out The Mothra Of All Fan Campaigns At Comic-Con
When Warner Bros. and Legendary announced their plans to launch a cinematic universe revolving around, you guessed it, monsters - the internet was a little stunned but willing to give it a shot, considering it would focus on Godzilla and King Kong. Both monsters have been pivotal over the years in terms of massive scale monsters - in comparison to Universal's Dark Universe of, you know, normal-sized monsters like the Mummy, the Wolfman, etc.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
