From FanExpo to WonderCon: A Retrospective of Promoting ‘Dasig’ in the Convention Circuit

April 9, 2024April 8, 2024 Lauren Lola

I recently came back from my first time at WonderCon. Surrounded by the stimuli of elaborate cosplayers, autograph opportunities, panels, and exhibitors, it’s a sight that’s become particularly familiar for me in recent months. You see, it was my third convention I was present for in the past four months; the others being LA Comic Con and FanExpo San Francisco. I’ve been present at these conventions not as an attendee, but as an exhibitor.

Conventions, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 334: You’re a Wonder, WonderCon

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Hard NOC Media

After spending the weekend at WonderCon, Dominic is back on Hard NOC Life. He tells Keith his time at the convention representing 12 Valentines, and meeting Gail Simone. Then, they talk about how Ghostbusters discourse in 2016 foreshadowed the current pop culture climate.

Conventions, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 64: Live at Awesome Con in Washington D.C.

March 11, 2024November 25, 2024 Swara Salih

The Middle Geeks are LIVE at Awesome Con, discussing all things SWANA/MENA Representation!

Conventions

Tickets for D23 Go on Sale in March

January 10, 2024January 11, 2024 Michael Lee

During Disney Advertising’s Global Tech & Data Showcase at CES® 2024, The Walt Disney Company announced that tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event go on sale starting March 26. Plus, D23 is headed to Brazil.

Conventions, Music

‘SoCal Slack Key Festival’ is the Biggest Hawaiian Music Event of the Year

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Edward Hong

Kala Koa Entertainment celebrates 17 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the mainland with the 2024 Southern California Slack Key Festival returning to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Animation, Conventions

NAVA Presents A.I. Panel at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Edward Hong

This Saturday, December 2, The National Association of Voice Actors hosts their panel with special guests from across the voice acting industry at this year’s Los Angeles Comic Con!

Conventions, Fandom

Impact24 PR Panel Superblock Series at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Edward Hong

Get ready to dive into the world of entertainment with the Impact24 PR Panel Superblock Series, the ultimate destination for Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 attendees seeking a unique film and television behind-the-scenes experience.

Conventions, Fandom

A Streamer Free Con Comes with Mixed Feelings

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Melissa Slaughter

The year is coming to a close, and the strikes started in #hotlaborsummer have finally reached their end. So I wanted to look back at how the strikes (and the studios and streaming services that kicked them off) affected the convention scene this year.

Conventions

Disney Announces D23 Expo 2024 Dates and Fan Events

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Michael Lee

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a biennal one-of-a-kind fan experience like never before with spectacular shows, new venues, and multiple days of entertainment that will bring together the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. Now, the studio has announced the dates and plans for the week-long event that will happen in August 2024.

Conventions, Music

KCON LA 2023 Was a Success!

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Despite the tropical storm (and little earthquake), KCON Los Angeles successfully wrapped up its 11th year at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena with over 140,000 fans in attendance.

Conventions, Video Games

‘Mortal Kombat 1’ SDCC Panel Reveals New Playable Characters

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Edward Hong

Today, during the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster.

Conventions, Movies

SDCC 2023: ‘Kalki 2898’ aka ‘Project K’ Lights Up Hall H

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Mike Manalo

Move over Marvel Studios! There’s a new juggernaut taking over Hall H this year! For the longest time Vyjayanthi Movies has teased a mysterious new film that they’ve codenamed “Project K.” And today, they shattered con-goer expectations by revealing all details about the film: now known as the upcoming sci-fi epic — Kalki 2898!

Conventions, Movies, Sci Fi6 Comments

‘Project-K’ Headed to Hall H at SDCC 2023

July 7, 2023July 8, 2023 Mike Manalo

Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, typically the main event for the annual show, is looking to be like a lighter affair this year. With several major studios dropping out due to the current WGA strike and a potential SAG-AFTRA strike, big budget movies aren’t getting a lot of representation at the convention this year. But in some ways, that opens up the door for international films to really shine! And such is the case with the upcoming Indian blockbuster, Project K.

Anime, Conventions, Manga

Anime Expo 2023 Fever is Upon Us

June 28, 2023June 29, 2023 Josephine Chang

LineCon, I mean, Anime Expo, is now upon us this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center and here’s a snippet of the things we are most excited about! From the countless activities, events, panels, and concerts that you can attend and all the endless artists & vendors you can support, there’s something for all the anime lovers guaranteed to swarm the halls:

Conventions, Movies

‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Sizzle Reel from CCXP is Breathtaking

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Mike Manalo

CCXP this weekend was a banger! And if it wasn’t enough for us to get an awesome poster for John Wick Chapter 4 earlier this weekend, Lionsgate also dropped a new Sizzle Reel for the new movie featuring all the festivities with the man himself, Keanu Reeves! And it. Is. Breathtaking!

Conventions, Movies1 Comment

New ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Poster Features the Ultimate Head-Shot

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 Mike Manalo

Baba Yaga is back! John Wick Chapter 4 is hitting theaters next March. And today at CCXP, ~~John Wick~~ Keanu Reeves took to the stage to unveil a new poster for the next chapter!

Conventions, Music, Podcasts

FDI Cast 154: SPX Mofongo Your Own Way

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Jamie

We report in with our homework for our Yacht Rock project, and Jamie recounts his Small Press Expo food adventures!

Conventions, Marvel1 Comment

D23Expo: Marvel Studios Brings Surprises, Shocks, and Lots of Footage

September 11, 2022September 12, 2022 Mike Manalo

After a stellar showing at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, the stage was set for Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios to follow up the epic presentation of astonishing announcements with an equally showy a presentation for Disney’s own fan convention, D23 Expo.

Conventions, Streaming

D23Expo: ‘American Born Chinese’ Stars Ben Wang and Daniel Wu Talk Representation

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Michael Lee

The D23 Expo may be near its end, but that doesn’t mean the news cycle has stopped. While ot the press line, The Nerds of Color had the chance to talk to Ben Wang and Daniel Wu, the stars of the upcoming Disney+ original series, American Born Chinese.

Conventions, Movies

D23Expo: New Footage from ‘Avatar’ Panel Shows Us the Way of Cameron

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

What was anticipated to be a gigantic, epic day of announcements at the D23 Expo ended on an unexpectedly more quiet note, as audiences took in footage from what many consider to be the year’s most anticipated film, Avatar: The Way of Water.

Conventions, Star Wars, Streaming

D23Expo: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer Gets Ready For New Adventures

September 10, 2022February 1, 2023 Michael Lee

It’s no secret that The Mandalorian reignited the Star Wars fan base with its shiny gun-slinging attitude add very cute Grogu taking on a Lone Wolf and Cub vibe. Though the two were separated temporarily in hopes that Luke Skywalker could train Grogu in the ways of the force, the two eventually reunited. Now it’s time to see what new adventures they will embark on as they head to season 3. And series creator Jon Favreau shared brand new trailer at the D23 Expo.

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D23Expo: Harrison Ford Promises ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Will Kick Your Ass

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 Michael Lee

The LucasFilm portion of the D23Expo wouldn’t be complete without a tease of the fifth untitled Indiana Jones film. While we can’t share any footage or reveal a title, we can provide you a small recap of what we heard and saw from the cast and crew of the film.

Animation, Conventions, Star Wars

D23Expo: Star Wars Animation Expands with ‘Tales of the Jedi’

September 10, 2022September 11, 2022 Michael Lee

Dave Filoni brought his love for all things Star Wars to the Clone Wars animated series. While he has made the jump to live-action, directing a handful of episodes of The Mandolorian, he found his way back to animation with shows like The Bad Batch — a series that focuses on a team of specialized clones who go on black-ops missions that no other Clone dare go on. But just in time for the D23 Expo celebration, Filoni announced a brand new series of shorts called Tales of the Jedi. And he revealed a first look at the upcoming six-episode series.