All the Exciting D23’s 2024 and Beyond Disney Announcements

August 10, 2024August 12, 2024 Michael Lee

The Disney Entertainment Showcase is just one of the showstopping highlights of the D23Expo—the ultimate Disney fan event. While there’s plenty to do at the Anaheim Convention Center, attendess took a small trip to the Honda Center to get a sneak peek of what’s to come from Disney, Marvel Studios, Star Wars, and Pixar. And we are here to share all of their announcements with you live.

Conventions, Marvel

Top Five Takeaways From D23’s “Music of Marvel” Panel

August 9, 2024August 12, 2024 Michael Lee

Today is the first day of D23, and we are on the floor covering some of the biggest events. One of the first saw us sit down for the Music of Marvel panel hosted by Academy Award winner and composer of the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy, Michael Giacchino.

Conventions, Streaming

Prime Video’s Culture Rated Hosts Blerd & Boujee Event at Comic-Con

August 2, 2024August 4, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s hard to believe San Diego Comic-Con was a full week ago folks. And one of the biggest highlights to come from the Con was the amazing Blerd and Boujee Party hosted by Prime Video’s Culture Rated! We were given the amazing opportunity to partake in the annual event, and we wanted to (nostalgically) look back on it and share it with you all, given we are missing Comic-Con fiercely!

Conventions, Movies, Video Games1 Comment

Exploring the ‘Borderlands’ at Moxxi’s Bar During SDCC 2024

July 30, 2024August 9, 2024 Mike Manalo

This weekend has been an absolute whirlwind of news for genre fans, as San Diego Comic-Con 2024 raged its way through fandom with the latest and greatest news imaginable. We covered some of the Hall H experiences we attended (Marvel Studios and Alien: Romulus), as well as some of the parties (Fandom). However, one of the most fun experiences was the activation for the highly anticipated video game adaptation, Borderlands. Over the weekend, we were able to attend a replica of Moxxi’s Bar from the film and games in real life!

Conventions, Marvel, Movies1 Comment

Marvel Studios Hits Hall H Hard with Huge Announcements and Surprises

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 Mike Manalo

Comic-Con is like Christmas for Marvel Nerds! The annual convention in San Diego has been the home of major Marvel Studios announcements since 2007, when Kevin Feige and Robert Downey Jr. brought the first Iron Man to Hall H. Well it’s wonderful to know some things don’t change. And almost 20 years later, the duo has united once more to deliver some jaw dropping bombs to the unsuspecting attendees in Hall H this year.

Conventions, Movies, Sci Fi2 Comments

‘Alien: Romulus’ Takes Control of Hall H

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Alien: Romulus is landing very soon folks! On August 16, the latest installment in the legendary Alien Anthology will be scaring up audiences. And this week, at San Diego Comic-Con, filmmaker Fede Alvarez and his cast took to the stage to terrify over 6000 attendees with some amazing footage and a few surprises.

Conventions, Music1 Comment

Jason Derulo Tears the Roof Off Fandom Party at Comic-Con

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Once more, the hottest ticket to get for the San Diego Comic-Con party scene was Fandom’s annual party. This year, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the entertainment company pulled out all the stops with special guests, and a showstopping performance from Jason Derulo!

Animation, Conventions, Movies

‘Transformers One’ Shows Hall H It’s More Than Meets the Eye

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Admittedly, the Transformers franchise is one filled with ups and downs. For every Bumblebee there’s a Last Knight. And with every Transformers (2007) there’s a Revenge of the Fallen. But this Fall, Hasbro is going to flip the script and send us something we haven’t seen before: the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron in the animated anticipated release: Transformers One.

Conventions, Streaming

Jensen Ackles Returns to ‘The Boys’ for ‘Vought Rising’ Prequel

July 26, 2024July 27, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Jensen Ackles makes his return as Soldier Boy in The Boys fifth and final season, this time as a series regular. Ackles made a surprise appearance to San Diego Comic-Con’s The Boys Hall H panel.

Conventions, DC Comics, Television

‘The Penguin’ is Taking Over San Diego Comic-Con

July 11, 2024August 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

Gotham is coming to life, folks! The next installment in Matt Reeves’ The Batman saga will in fact be The Penguin, and it’s coming to HBO this fall! But that’s not all, it’ll be coming to San Diego!

Anime, Conventions

‘Ninja Scroll’ 30th Anniversary Theatrical Release Opening Nationwide in September

July 6, 2024July 8, 2024 Josephine Chang

Today at Anime Expo 2024, Iconic Events Releasing, in partnership with AMC Networks‘ HIDIVE, revealed plans for a 30^th anniversary theatrical release of the critically acclaimed, samurai period drama film Ninja Scroll. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll was originally released in 1993 and is considered a truly seminal work in anime filmmaking. The best part is that it comes out on my birthday!

Conventions, Video Games

‘Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus’ Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for Steam Announced

July 6, 2024July 8, 2024 Josephine Chang

During their Anime Expo 2024 panel today, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus, a lucid-noir detective adventure from the creators of the Danganronpa series, will be released as a Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for Steam in North America and Europe on October 1, 2024.

Conventions, Manga

Azuki Expands Manga Library with Series from J-Novel Club and Star Fruit Books

July 6, 2024July 7, 2024 Josephine Chang

At their panel at Anime Expo 2024 today, digital manga service Azuki announced a new partnership with light novel and manga publisher J-Novel Club (JNC) to distribute their manga via Azuki’s subscription service, as well as the addition of two new series from indie manga publisher Star Fruit Books.

Conventions, Gaming

‘Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid’ Coming to North America and Europe

July 6, 2024July 8, 2024 Edward Hong

During their Anime Expo 2024 panel, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced the release of the heartwarming summer holiday adventure Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid. The game will be released exclusively as a digital download for Nintendo Switch and Steam in North America and Europe on August 6, 2024.

Anime, Conventions, News

‘Blue Miburo’ Sneak Peak Preview at Anime Expo 2024

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024 Josephine Chang

Yesterday, Anime Expo hosted the “Blue Miburo World Premiere presented by ytv Animation” panel where fans could enjoy the first-ever screening of Blue Miburo before it premieres worldwide in October 2024.

Anime, Conventions, Video Games

‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Trailer Released at Anime Expo 2024

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Josephine Chang

Today, ATLUS released a new trailer for their upcoming fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The trailer was first revealed to attendees of today’s Anime Expo 2024 panel, “ATLUS Presents: The World of Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring Katsura Hashino & Shigenori Soejima.”

Anime, Conventions, Mobile Games

Nexon Reveals Anticipated ‘Blue Archive’ Summer Update at Anime Expo 2024

July 5, 2024July 3, 2024 Edward Hong

Fresh off their very first Anime Expo attendance this year, Nexon Korea Corp.‘s Blue Archive just concluded their panel and with it comes the exciting news and details about their beloved mobile RPG’s summer update.

Anime, Conventions, Video Games

‘Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers’ Anime to Air in 2025

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Edward Hong

For all you fans of the Guilty Gear fighting game series, Arc System Works America, Inc., in partnership with Sanzigen Studios, revealed at Anime Expo 2024 today the synopsis, main cast, and teaser trailer for the upcoming “GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS” anime series, premiering in 2025!

Anime, Conventions

Getting Ready For Anime Expo 2024!

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Edward Hong

Anime Expo 2024 is starting tomorrow at the Los Angeles Convention Center and we are excited beyond belief to get this party started. This year’s lineup includes exclusive premieres, celebrations, panels, talent appearances and more, along with Industry and Guests of Honor such as Ryōko Kui, the creator of Delicious in Dungeon, mecha visionary Shōji Kawamori, Persona 3/4/5 director Katsura Hashino and Studio Ghibli’s Yoichi Nishikawa.

Anime, Conventions

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is Coming to Anime Expo 2024

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Josephine Chang

I adore all things Sanrio so I’m so freaking excited for this year’s Anime Expo to have the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck once more for four days! As part of the celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary this year, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling out a collection of all NEW exclusive merchandise. EEeeeee!!

Anime, Conventions

CAPE Making an Impact at Anime Expo 2024

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Edward Hong

CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) is coming to Anime Expo this Friday! Join them for their conversation on AAPI’s Impact in Entertainment where they feature Ultraman: Rising Co-Director John Aoshima, Stunt Performer Pingi Moli (Hobbs & Shaw; Rebel Moon), Writer Prathi Srinivasan (Titans, Plan B), and Shōgun actor Toshi Toda! The panel will be moderated by CAPE’s Executive Director Michelle Sugihara.

Anime, Conventions, Manga

TOKYOPOP Announces Anime Expo 2024 Panels and Show Exclusives

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Josephine Chang

Publisher TOKYOPOP returns to Anime Expo this summer as it announces plans and show exclusives for Anime Expo 2024. Included for this year’s event will be a slate of some truly awesome panels, special guests, and special booth activities and premiums (so many specials!) that will be available during the convention.

Anime, Conventions, Manga

Anime Expo Announces Ryoko Kui as 2024 Guest of Honor

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Edward Hong

Josephine Chang and I will be covering this year’s Anime Expo and to start it off, we’ll be sharing a ton of press releases for all the exciting events and guests that will be coming! Yesterday, AX announced the attendance of Ryoko Kui, the creator of the hit manga series Delicious in Dungeon as a guest of honor. Check out the press release after the jump!