Around NYCC: The My Little Pony Project

I'm SOOOO happy that THIS was the highlight of New York Comicon. Well at least for me and a few other Ponies and Bronies. It's the MY LITTLE PONY Project! 

When this amazing project started, I could only experience it online since the main events were in LA. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, I'll have to share the My Little Pony Project pictures via my site, Indian Pussy Brand.  But that just means double the sweetness! So be sure to mozy on over for more pics from such an awesome display and event.

I didn't leave you guys hanging though! Check out the video from my few minutes in MyLittle Pony heaven. 

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My recap, in both English and Japanese will be available Wednesday at www.jetadoreipbrand.com

~je t'adore!

NYCC: Evil Dead Panel

Evil Dead Remake Panel

 

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (The True Comic Fan) and I got a chance at this years Comic Con to attend the Evil Dead panel. Now I was only six when the original Sam Raimi film was first released, but a friend introduced me to it in my teens and I was hooked ever since.

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The Evil Dead panel was F*%#king Awesome!!! I mean I wanted to grab my Boom Stick and go fight some demons myself. The remake will be released on April 12, 2013 and stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas and Elizabeth Blackmore. 

In the Evil Dead remake the story centers on five twenty-something friends holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead and unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

In the beginning of the panel we were given a teaser picture (shown below from entertainment weekly) myself and fans thought this would be the only glimpse of the film we would get……..but wait……like opening that present you’ve been waiting for on Christmas, they gave us an exclusive look at the trailer. I can’t begin to describe how great the movie looks. The scenes are defiantly an upgrade from the original. All I’m really going to say is when the trailer drops, this will be the movie you’ll want to see.

Bruce Campbell was funny, charismatic and he kept everyone who attend the panel entertained the entire time. Producer Campbell added, "As middle-aged filmmakers now, we realized maybe it's just too late to strap on that chainsaw one more time." He went on, "The point is, it's time to give these people what they want - a new experience done with handsome young thespians covered in new buckets of blood, from a new director hand-picked by Sam Raimi himself."

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The Legend Of Zelda Ocarinas From STLOcarina.com Review

One of the most iconic items in the Legend Of Zelda universe, besides the master sword or shield is Link's ocarina. If you love the Legend Of Zelda you might want to check out the ocarinas available from http://stlocarina.com/. I had the pleasure of getting two of them. I received the 12-Hole Zelda Tenor Ocarina and the 6 Hole Legend Of Zelda Potion Ocarina. After spending time with them I' am happy to report the ocarinas are awesome. Each ocarina comes with an instruction manual and song book. The song book is very helpful detailing where each finger should go to play the song. It also gives you detail instructions on how to start off your breathing method. Some songs that are included are Zelda's Lullaby, Ocarina Of Time, Epona's Song, Requiem Of Spirit and Song Of Time just to name a few. I found Ocarina Of Time the most challenging song to try. Great thing is even if you're still confused with the song book, you can always go to the STL Ocarina site and watch videos of others using the product. 

The difficulty level ranges from easy to hard and that is depending on your musical ability. For beginners I would start off with the 6-Hole Ocarina since it will be more easier to perform songs. This way you will be able to learn, breathing techniques for high pitch songs and learn how to handle and hold the ocarina properly. Appearance wise the ocarinas are great replicas from the one's in the game. STL Ocarina did a great job of making the ocarinas authentic as possible including the shape of the ocarinas and the classic tri-force logo. The ocarinas are made of glaze ceramaic which means it's smooth like glass, so you might want to be careful giving it to small children. Finally the price is ranging from 70 to 100 dollars, which is not much more than you pay for a Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 game. I consider that an investment if you're a Zelda collector. This is a great gift for any fan of Zelda or for somebody looking to try something new.

Final Grade - A+/9.5


by Nathaniel Jean-Pierre

Chunibyo Demo Koi Ga Shitai Coming This Week To Anime Network Online

Anime Network is pleased to announce the upcoming online release of Chunibyo Demo Koi Ga Shitai this week on Anime Network Online. SCHEDULE Chunibyo Demo Koi Ga Shitai The first 3 episodes of the series will be available at the following times: Episode 1 - Wednesday, October 17, 2012 @ 09:30 AM CDT Episode 2 - Wednesday, October 17, 2012 @ 10:30 AM CDT Episode 3 - Thursday, October 18, 2012 @ 09:30 AM CDT ...episodes 4 and onwards will air on Thursdays at 9:30 AM Central ABOUT THE SERIES Yuta has a problem. First, Rikka has told him that they’re officially dating, but she’s… a little bit delusional. There’s also the fact that he used to be a little delusional himself, one of the thousands of Japanese students afflicted with “Chunibyo”, so desperate to stand out that they’ve literally convinced themselves that they have secret knowledge and hidden powers. Unfortunately, that’s not the main part of Yuta's problem. No, the REAL problem is that, even though HE’s no longer delusional, and Rikka MIGHT have been getting better, his OTHER female “friend,” Satone, his one true soul mate, has ripped back into his life and she’s still epically and truly NUTS! “Crazy in love” gets a whole new meaning as three fantasy worlds collide in Chunibyo Demo Koi Ga Shitai!

Retro Game Look Back At Macross VFX (Playstation)

Retro Game Look Back returns in full effect with Macross VFX for the Playstation 1. Check out my quick gameplay footage of this import game. 

Carrie - Official Teaser Trailer

Sony Pictures have released the new Carrie teaser trailer. I must say this looks like it will be a Carrie movie to remember. Now to make things clear this is not a remake of the 1976 film. This is an adaptation of the original Stephen King Novel. As a fan of this story I'm looking forward this one.

by Ian Lucas

 

Hideout (Manga Review)

Title - Hideout
Author - Kakizaki Masasumi
Illustrator- Kakizaki Masasumi
Pages - 208

Story - It is a very dark night. Under a heavy rain, a determined man sets out to track his terrified victim. The decision of Kirishima Seiichi is clear: Tonight, he will kill his wife. A year ago, he was a happy man - a successful writer, a contented husband, and a father of a young boy... at that time, everything seemed going well for him. But such happiness had to end. The day his editor put an end to their collaboration, darkness seeped into his life faster than a bullet. A terrifying descent into hell commences, page by page of what it seems to be his last novel.

Hideout is one dark tale about a man's journey into insanity. Kakizaki Masasumi has written one hell of a Manga, that pulls you in emotionally and mentally from the very first page. What makes Hideout such a good read is the character of Kirishima Seiichi. Kirishima is a man down on his luck, he lost his book deal, his son is dead which he is responsible for, regardless how much he tries to deny it and his wife hates him for it. Naturally anyone experiencing something like this will feel pretty down, however Kirishima decides to start fresh and he would do this by killing his wife while on vacation with her. I'm not going to go into spoilers but let's just say things don't go as plan and they end up in a cave with a zombie like monster. In this cave Kirishima psyche really gets into gear, as he relives all the events that lead up to the attempted murder. This concept kept me interested, because it shows how much the pain of losing something precious can effect you if not handle properly or without some type of closer. Kakizaki Masasumi also stresses this theme with the use of the monster. A creature that is a reflection of Kirishima's heart and it when it comes time for the battle only one would come up on top. Overall the story is amazing and I love the layers of Kirishima that is peeled as each chapter progresses. The story is really dark, graphic and at the end makes you feel sorry for everyone involved. If you like a good horror story this one will keep you intense till the finale.

Art - The art is epic. Each facial expression is Seiichi is either sympathetic or bone chilling. His facial expression is what really makes the art epic. Kakizaki is really good with close up shots, and the violence in this Manga lives up to expectations. It's an art style that you have to see.

Final Grade A+/9.5 - Hideout is well written, well drawn and has a great character study on a man who has gone insane. The story is intense from start to finish and the art style will have you smiling in it's beauty. This is surely a winner. 

TATTOO TUESDAY!!!! :: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Fashion Monster

So, playing around on You Tube the other day, I found that I was slipping in knowing wassup in the world of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu ... and the world of fashion, for that matter! LOL

Of course, when I found it I was gearing up for a INKPLAY tattoo portfolio photoshoot and asked that this be the song be the feature. OF COURSE!!! It dropped on Tattoo Tuesday so I'm happy to take a pause for the cause to share a bit of inkplay and Kyary J-Pop goodness with you all!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu for GU Japan

Be sure to visit their Look Book! It's amazing!

The Candy Escape, The Art of Camilla D'Errico

Some of the best t things about NYCC, sometimes aren't physically at NYCC. Usually there are tons of parties, kick-offs, welcome & leaving events ... you get the point.

Tonight's goodness was time well spent celebrating the recent works and opening night of artist, Camilla D'Errico's Candy Escape. If you aren't familiar with her, check out my NYCC 2011 interviews with manager/ sister Ada'Pia D'Errico about Camilla's current (at that time) projects.

Not expecting a one on one with Camilla, we arrived at a crowded Cotton Candy Factory, gallery and shop owned by artist Tara McPherson. After a few "excuse me"s and being offered a cold PBR by a gallery employee turned bartender, I arrive at the wall that IS Camilla D'Errico. In awe, since I've been interweb stalking the work's progress online, I didn't even realize Camilla was next to me. Somehow we just kinda noticed each other and gave warm hug greetings and hello's. In a moment of congratulations, however, Camilla took time to give me a bit of insight to the pieces that are celebrated in the show's title "Candy Escape".

See. I met Camilla 2 years ago at New York Comicon and was a total fangirl. Somehow we got to talk art and kept in touch. Continuing with my fandom, I noticed the projects she was doing, but never saw a lot about gallery exhibits. Aside from it being none of my business, I also never gave it a second thought since all artists don't choose to show in galleries. In fact, though, Camilla explained that she hadn't done any since our initial meeting because it became to overwhelming so she took a break. Continuing on, she shared further that somehow in a break, she was inspired.

 

                                 Artist, Camilla D'Errico                                    Fangirl: Imani K. Brown

The name "Candy Escape" is just that. She needed to escape and release. Welp folks, SCORE! These beautifully crafted ladies (drawn in black ink) start melting into colorful gooey goodness. Somehow the simplicity, color, and overall spirit of them all makes me want to join them in this escape.

 

  

Though a formal congratulations was given, I can't share ENOUGH! And once again, a HUGE CONGRATS to Camilla on such a brilliant (& SUPER kawaii) show!

Be sure to visit Camilla D'Errico for awesome updates and pricing 

 

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My recap, in both English and Japanese will be available Wednesday at www.jetadoreipbrand.com

~je t'adore!

Ant-Man Gets Release Date

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (The True Comic Fan) here, Marvel Studios has made an announcement today about its upcoming film project, a release date for the mysterious Ant-Man movie.

November 6, 2015 will be the date when protean professor, Hank Pym makes his "small" debut on the big-screen in Marvel's movieverse under the vision of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Hot Fuzz director, Edgar Wright.

Sexy Cosplay Girls at 2012 New York Comic Con

NYCC Cosplay

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, New York Comic Con was great this year. So we went through our pictures of the con and found some Sexy Cosplay. Enjoy the pics and let us know what you think.

 

 

 

  

                                                                     

 

 

NYCC: HIP HOP CANDY & It Was ONLY Day One!

It's only day one t New York Comicon and I'm ready to snoop. I came with one thingn on my mind (aside from art, that is). Of course, that was finding Lolita & kawaii goods.

Unfortunately, this year wasn't the best and I had to look hard. And then I found Hip Hop Candy. This small, quaint, hobby turned lifestyle brand, was just what the doctor ordered to break the ice! I was able to score a quick interview with the hobby turned lifestyle brand, Olivia, to talk about what Hip Hop Candy is and what it had to offer.

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Me: I usually don't stop to spend money during my first time on the floor, but it's soooooo cute! >< I can't wait to spend here, but first, can you tell us who you are and what you do.

HH Candy: Yes!!! I', Olivia and the propieter of Hip Hop Candy. It was a fun hobby and I started a small business of it in 2008. It combines Japanese fashion sense and kawaii style with super bright colors and is just stuff that I'd like to wear, personally. So far we've done ver well. In fact, we went full time this year and it's been pretty successful thus far *giggle*

 

Me: What are your top FOUR selling goods? 

HH Candy: Well, I started making these lip balms after learning to make soap and doing some successful candles. (YES! most of what Hip Hop Candy offers is handmade. SUPER cool, hunh?!)

-There's this one, Vampire's Kiss that tastes like red raspberry and pomegranate. 

-Our Debuneko plushie that we recently released. Hopefully we'll be doing more. I'm sure we will, but he's loved!

-People love the bunny butt! So almost anything with him is a best seller.

-And of course the bacon candle. I dunno ... people love  stuff that smells like bacon, i guess. 

 

Me: You've worked hard and now living your dream. What tips would you give any dreamers?
HH Candy: I'd say that if you're really passionate about something and put out consistent goods and updates, you're probably going to succeed. So hop to it *giggle*

 

The interview and spending time (and money) at Hip Hop Candy was super fun. Olivia is such a doll! I'd encourage any and EVRYONE to support her efforts! Three cheers for HIP HOP CANDY!

my personal pulls at Hip Hop Candy

Be sure to check out her Deviant Art page and website. Both SUPER CUTE & SUPER FUN! You'll Want to buy!

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More images and NYCC coverage is also available on our Tumblr, Otaku Time.

My recap, in both English and Japanese will be available Wednesday at www.jetadoreipbrand.com

~je t'adore!

Necomimi ... The HOT Item at NYCC

 At least a year ago, I got a Facebook message from my bestie saying he wished he could buy me moving cat ears. Then, about 2 to 3 months ago, I previewed a J-Pop video that featured them.

Little did I know, silly silly Lolita, that things got REAL! and Necomimi was only seconds from making a splash in the States.

Of course, I get to NYCC and some of the first photos I snap are of the Maid Cafe with their ears all moving. I think "... Sweet! They're showing off the goods". But then evvvveryone has them on. I quickly realize that THIS is the hot item for this year's NYCC.

We got to visit one of the retailers and demo them. Check out the video of Dana as we're joshing around in Necomimis.

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Got questions about my NYCC coverage or want to see more of something? Feel free to email me at imani@otakusandgeeks.com

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My recap, in both English and Japanese will be available Wednesday at www.jetadoreipbrand.com

~je t'adore!

GLAY Concert Film Premiere Review

On Friday October 12th I had the pleasure of watching the GLAY: STADIUM LIVE 2012 THE SUITE ROOM in OSAKA NAGAI STADIUM film. The movie showcases the legendary J-Rock band in of there biggest concerts yet. The 3-hour film can be described in one word FUN! This movie is a must watch for any fan of GLAY or any fan of J-Rock period. It was pure entertainment from the opening sketches with GLAY blowing up the old GLAY hotel, to revealing a new one. The film also does a good job of showing the band in other forms of medium like acting. There is a sketch that involves the band in a nightclub and I won't spoil it but it's pretty funny. The concert featured some of your favorite songs from GLAY such as, Beautiful Dreamer, Winter Again, Glorious and many more. The concert itself was amazing, the stadium was huge, the props was on point and of course the performances was top notch.

For a three hour film the pacing is done very well. It doesn't get exhausting or make you wish the film was shorter. That is mainly due to the great performances, sketches and fan interaction. Once the movie starts it takes you in for a great ride. This is a must see film for those who love GLAY or someone looking for a good concert film.

The Cosplayers Of New York Comic Con 2012

New York Comic Con 2012 is over and we seen plenty of cosplayers this year. Check out the slideshow below and see what we saw.

Interview With Greg Cipes and Hoon Lee (The Voices Of Michelangelo and Splinter)

I sat down with Greg Cipes (Michelangelo) and Hoon Lee (Splinter) to talk about the new TMNT show on Nickelodeon. We talk about Mikey, Splinter and what it's like playing two iconic characters in cartoons. 

Interview With Booker T

I had the great honor and pleasure to have a quick chat with WWE Superstar Booker T. We talk about Booker's new book "From Prison To Promise". We talk what was it like writing the book, whether he will be writing more books and more. Listen to the interview below and check out the review here /www.otakusandgeeks.com/akusandgeeks.com/2012/09/from-prison-to-promise-life-before.html. Fans can also purchase the book on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Booker-Prison-Promise-Before-Squared/dp/1605424684/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350223142&sr=8-1&keywords=booker+t. Now can you dig that sucka!



    Justin and Booker T

NYCC: Naughty Dog's THE LAST OF US Receives Dark Horse Comics Series

NAUGHTY DOG’S THE LAST OF US RECEIVES

DARK HORSE COMICS SERIES!

October 13, NEW YORK, NY—The most anticipated video game of 2013, The Last of Us, comes to print with a comic series and an art book from Dark Horse Comics and Naughty Dog!

 

The Last of Us: American Dreams will be a four-issue series by The Last of Us lead writer Neil Druckmann, with rising star Faith Erin Hicks (Zombies Calling, Friends with Boys, The Adventures of Superhero Girl) as cowriter and artist.

 

Ellie, the heroine of The Last of Us, has grown up in a postpandemic world, shuttled between military orphanages in one of the last remaining quarantine zones and resigned to the fact that when she’s old enough, she’ll be channeled into the army or left to fend for herself—until she meets an older girl determined to find a third way out. American Dreams explores Ellie’s backstory and her first steps on the road that led her to her companion Joel.

 

The first issue of The Last of Us: American Dreams will appear in the spring of 2013.

 

The Art of The Last of Us, a deluxe hardcover exploring the characters, the infected humans, and the intricately realized world of the game, will launch in conjunction with the release of the game.

Check out the exclusive interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann on IGN!

The Last of Us is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.  Created and developed by Naughty Dog, Inc.

About Dark Horse

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.