Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N Exhibit Walkthrough

On May 29th we got a special preview of Marvel's new exhibit. Otakus and Geeks gives you a walkthrough of the new Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N Exhibit at Discovery Times. Located in Times Square New York. Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) is a completely immersive, interactive exhibit experience that brings visitors into the world of The Avengers. Leading EdTech innovator Gamedesk created S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based educational pathways for the exhibition, bringing to life the science behind Marvel Super Heroes and allows fans to participate in a simulated recruitment, as if they were being trained as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Here are some pics from last night

2014 J-Pop Summit Festival Announces J-Pop & Rock Acts

The 2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival, San Francisco’s annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, music, fashion and film, is proud to announce a potent line-up of artists and live bands set to perform during this year’s event. “POP Is Our Tradition” is the theme for 2014 and this year’s festivities will be highlighted by the appearance of a unique array of top Japanese pop, rock and Kawaii acts.
 
The 2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival will be held in San Francisco’s historic Japantown district on Saturday and Sunday, July 19th and 20th. FREE live concert sets by some of Japan’s hottest pop and rock acts will take place throughout both days on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown’s Peace Plaza as well as at a special open-air live concert, “J-POP LIVE AT UNION SQUARE,” in city’s downtown Union Square on the evening of Saturday, July 19th.
 
Headliners scheduled to perform this year include pop/rock/anime singer May’n, the popular idol group Tokyo Girls’ Style, which makes its first-ever U.S. appearance at J-POP SUMMIT, the return of the amazing beat box vocal skills of DAICHI, a special musical performance by Harajuku fashion model/singer Una, the U.S. debut of the kimono cosplay duo YANAKIKU, and the hard rocking sounds of J-rock bands Pinky Doodle Poodle, and the all-girl punk rock trio, The Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass. Details and specific set times will be posted on the official 2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival website at: www.J-POP.com.
 
The annual J-POP SUMMIT is FREE to attend (although certain activities will require a modest admission fee) and has become one of the largest events in the United States dedicated to showcasing the many sides of Japanese pop culture and fandom. Attendance in 2013 exceeded 80,000 people.
 

2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival Music Artists:
 
May’n – Special Appearance AT UNION SQUARE ON Saturday, JULY 19th &
HeaDline Show at SLIM’S S.F. ON Sunday, JULY 20th
Japanese pop/rock/anime star May’n (pronounced “Main”) is known as the singing voice of Diva of the Galaxy Sheryl Nome from the blockbuster anime film, Macross Frontier, as well as many other popular anime series. Her powerful rock and pop vocal style has drawn critical acclaim and legions of fans. In addition to a very special appearance at J-POP LIVE AT UNION SQUARE, the 2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival proudly presents a May’n Special Live Concert at the famous SF live venue, Slim’s (333 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103) on Sunday, July 20th, at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are available along with special VIP show packages that include an exclusive artist meet-and-greet. (Quantities are limited) More details on the Slim’s show are available at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/mayn-live-concert-at-slims.

Tokyo Girls’ Style – Two live shows On July 19th & July 20Th
Tokyo Girls’ Style is a massively popular Japanese teen idol vocal group and will make their U.S. debut at J-POP SUMMIT this year. The group will perform at J-POP LIVE AT UNION SQUARE on Saturday, July 19th, and also on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown on Sunday, July 20th. Tokyo Girls’ Style consists of 5 teenage girls whose funk and disco sounds infused with glossy urban appeal have garnered the group a massive following in Japan. Additional info is available at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/tokyo-girls-style.
 
As part of the U.S. debut of Tokyo Girls’ Style, the J-POP SUMMIT Festival and the 2014 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF) will also present the U.S. theatrical premiere of Count Five to Dream of You, an inspiring feature film starring Tokyo Girls’ Style set in all-girls high school that captures the short-lived and unforgettable moments of adolescence. Also set to premiere is Kotodama – Spiritual Curse, a J-horror movie about a haunted school based on the bestselling book “Gakkou no Kwaidan,” in which members of Tokyo Girls’ Style play the leading roles. Both films will screen at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema following the group’s special appearance. Advance ticket sales start on June 3rd at the JFFSF website at: www.JFFSF.org.
 
Daichi – Two live shows On Saturday & Sunday July 19th & July 20Th
The 23-year-old Japanese human beat-box, DAICHI, taught himself his amazing vocal skill beginning at the young age of 10. Without using any instruments or machines, DAICHI can create more than 50 different sounds using only his voice, and moreover, can play rhythm beat and sing melody simultaneously. DAICHI is known internationally for his talents and he has opened for the likes of Boys II Men and collaborated with numerous singers, dancers, DJs and performers. DAICHI will perform at J-POP LIVE AT UNION SQUARE on Saturday, July 19th, and also on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown on Sunday, July 20th. Additional info is available at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/daichi.
 
UNA – Two live shows On Satruday & Sunday, July 19th & July 20Th
Una was formally a charismatic shop assistant in Harajuku and began her modeling career in 2010. It didn't take her long to begin appearing regularly in numerous fashion magazines. With her beautiful looks and edgy fashion style Una represents a new type of model capable of expressing not only Kawaii style but also showcasing other cool aspects of Harajuku culture. Una also has a budding singing career and has performed with top artists including Katy Perry and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. She will appear at J-POP SUMMIT in support of her newest single, “BOOM BOOM BOOM,” and will participate in this year’s HARAJUKU KAWAii!! fashion events as well as perform at J-POP LIVE AT UNION SQUARE on Saturday, July 19th, and also on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown on Sunday, July 20th. Additional info available is at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/una.
 
Yanakiku – Live Performance on Saturday, july 19th
YANAKIKU is a unique Japanese kimono cosplay duo consisting of members Yana and Kiku. In 2013, they performed for international audiences at Hyper Japan (London) and TIFFCOM (Japan) and have garnered a massive following for their costume and dance performances. YANAKIKU makes their U.S. debut at the 2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival and will perform on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown on Saturday, July 19th and participate in the Festival’s cosplay contest and events. The duo will also host a meet and greet session and have a selection of merchandise available for sale to attendees. Additional info is available at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/yanakiku.
 
Pinky Doodle Poodle – Live performance on Sunday, July 20th
Pinky Doodle Poodle is a high energy, female fronted rock band from Tokyo that formed in 2008. The group features lead vocalist/bassist/guitarist Yuria, a successful Japanese anime singer often heard in popular video games in Japan as well as on solo records and with her band Honey Bee. Pinky Doodle Poodle just completed their first full-length record which was produced by Goo Goo Dolls member Robby Takac. The 10-song self-titled album, Pinky Doodle Poodle, was released worldwide in the spring of 2014 on Takac’s Good Charamel Records. Pinky Doodle Poodle will perform on Sunday, July 20th on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japantown. Additional info at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/pinky-doodle-poodle.

The Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass – Live Set On SaturdaY, July 19th
The Akabane Vulgars On Strong Bypass is an all-girl punk rock trio from Tokyo and returns for their third consecutive concert appearance at J-POP SUMMIT. A favorite with Festival-goers, the band plays in support of their two newest releases “Proclamation” and “Live in Brooklyn.” Catch the Akabane Vulars on Strong Bypass on Saturday July 19th for a powerful live set on the Pagoda Main Stage. Additional info at: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/akabane.

 

Eternal Con (The Long Island Comic Con) Announces Guests

Here is a con I didn't even know about till today. Eternal Con is a con located in Long Island NY. Here is the offical press release and details on the upcoming con which will take place on June 14th to June 15th.

This year’s guests include Rebecca Mader (star of the hit ABC tv series “Once Upon a Time” and LOST), Daniel Cudmore (Star of X-Men: Days of Future Past and the Twilight series), Ray Park (Star of G.I Joe and Star Wars), Lee Arenberg (Star of “Once Upon A Time, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek), the original Red Power Ranger Steve Cardenas, Zach Galligan (star of Gremlins), Catherine Mary Stewart (Star of The Last Starfighter and Weekend at Bernie’s), WWE wrestler Mick Foley, Tiamak (star of the Last Dragon), Paris Themmen (star of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate factory), with more guests to announced in the coming weeks.

Among the top names in the comic book industry attending are Amanda Conner (Supergirl, Harley Quinn), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Painkiller Jane), Adam Kubert (Avengers, X-Men), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe), Bob Larkin (Famous Cover Artist), Sean Chen (X-Men, Iron Man), Billy Tucci (Shi, Wonder Woman), and over 70 comic book professionals expected to be in attendance!

On Sunday Jun 15th, in honor of Father’s Day, ETERNAL CON presents Kids day! The entire day will feature special events for children including “Youngling Training” where children are invited to join the NY-
Jedi instructors in a supervised training session to learn basic Light Saber choreography & technique. Every child who participates will receive a free lightsaber!
New for 2014 is the COSPLAY PARADE. This FREE event is open to the public. The parade will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday June 14th of Aviation museums parking lot and proceed along Charles Lindberg Blvd and lead into the Cradle. More information on the parade is available on the ETERNAL CON website.

One of the biggest events in 2013 was the Costume Contest in the 300-seat IMax theatre. This year’s event will be pre-judged by Sue Lee (Star of the popular SYFY series Face-Off) and comic book superstar artist Amanda Conner. This live event will be simulcast on the IMax screen so everyone in the theatre gets a good look at all the costumes. The contest is open to all cosplayers and fans.

Again this year ETERNAL CON will help raise money for several worthy charities working in the local community including The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, Hurricane Sandy Relief, and The Special Olympics (to be confirmed). In addition, Long Island Blood Services will be in attendance and will be conducting a special blood drive. ETERNAL CON will also be supporting the fundraising efforts with a series of charity auctions and a portion of the ticket sales from “Cosplay Night” at CitiField on June 12th presented by Eternal Con.

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity for Portfolio Reviews, Gaming tournaments, informative panels (such as the Women in Comics panel), the return of the Planet of the Apes movie prop gallery, a Car Show (with the 1966 Batmobile and many other cars from movies and television), a expanded Art Show, Cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with over 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing, and collectibles.
For convention updates and announcements:
Official Website: www.eternalcon.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eternalcon
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eternalconexpo

Aniplex of America Announces Sword Art Online II Simulcast Details

Aniplex of America has confirmed that Sword Art Online II will begin its simulcast schedule on July 5th for multiple territories across the world through Hulu, Crunchyroll, and DAISUKI. See below for streaming details.

Platform	URL	Streaming Starts	Available Territories
Hulu Hulu Plus	http://www.hulu.com/sword-art-online-2	July 5th	U.S. only
Crunchyroll	www.crunchyroll.com/sao	July 5th	U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Ireland, Latin American Countries, Europe (excluding German & French speaking countries), Asia (excluding China, Korea, Taiwan)

1 year after the SAO incident, Kirito is approached by Seijiro Kikuoka from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Department "VR Division" with a rather peculiar request.

That was an investigation on the "Death Gun" incident that occurred in the gun and steel filled VRMMO called GunGale Online (GGO). "Players who are shot by a mysterious avatar with a jet black gun lose their lives even in the real world…" Failing to turn down Kikuoka’s bizarre request, Kirito logs in to GGO even though he is not completely convinced that the virtual world could physically affect the real world.

Kirito wanders in an unfamiliar world in order to gain any clues about the "Death Gun." Then, a female sniper named Sinon who owns a gigantic "Hecate II" rifle extends Kirito a helping hand. With Sinon’s help, Kirito decides to enter the "Bullet of Bullets," a large tournament to choose the most powerful gunner within the realm of GGO, in hopes to become the target of the "Death Gun" and make direct contact with the mysterious avatar.


 

 

Lenni Reviews: "Queen of Dark Things" by C. Robert Cargill

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If you recall my review of the first book, I kinda fangirled all over the place. I'll try to control myself this time.

That being said? Holy CRAP, I love this book! I haven't fallen this deep in love with a morally ambiguous character of unknown potential since Cal Leandros! Queen of Dark Things has everything I love about dark urban fantasy; sorcerers, spirits, demons, magic, and STRATEGY! The character having a stratagem that, while not bringing a Lord of the Rings-esque conquering of evil, shows cunning and forethought by both the character and the author.

This book picks up where the first book left off, with Colby Stevens still dealing with the loss of his friend, Ewan. He's a drunken mess, bouncing from drink to drink til his fame comes around to kick him square in the ass. An old friend from the past shows up with world ending trouble in tow leaving Colby no choice but to face down his mistakes and deal with creatures of such darkness, they're even scared of one another.

Colby is shaping up to be one heck of a character. His growth (or lack there of) from the first to the second book is believable and holds frightening implications within the world of this series. As with the first book, the narrative is broken up with excerpts from Dr. Thaddeus Ray and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum which kept me leaping from chapter to chapter wondering how the heck Colby was going to deal with the entities being described.

While the whole book feels more rushed than the first outing, Dark Things is a completely satisfying continuation. I look forward to seeing Colby reach even further heights. My only complaint is having to wait for the next one.

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Import Game Watch: Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late

Hey gamers I have another import game that you should keep your eye out for PS3. This game is in the 2D fighter genre and it's entitled "Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late." The game will be a port from the hit arcade game but will have new features. The game features original characters and L'Arc~En~Ciel fans should be happy to hear that Hyde voices one of the characters. Check out the trailer below this is a game I will import. You can expect a review from me when the game is released on July 24th 2014.

Four Advantages DC Cinematic Universe Has Over Marvel's

DC and Warner Bros are looking to finally give Marvel some competition in the cinematic world. However in the spirit of any competition you must know your opponents strengths and weaknesses. Here are four advantages that DC Cinematic Universe has over Marvel's.

1. Warner Bros Owns The Rights to DC's Comics Entire Catalog
This is one advantage that Warner Bros and DC need to capitalize on. Unlike Disney, Warner Bros owns the entire DC Catalog. There is no restrictions on who can appear in which movie. Sony owns Spider-Man movie rights, Fox owns Fantastic Four and X-Men. Marvel/Disney will have a hard time on having Spidey or Wolverine in "The Avengers" sequels. Unless a deal is made that will benefit all parties I don't see Spidey and Iron-Man standing side by side anytime soon. DC/Warner need to take advantage of this by establishing they characters in all forms in medium. Arrow has proven to be a success and The Flash recent trailer is getting positive feedback from fans and critics. There is nothing holding DC and Warner Bros back when it comes to introducing characters. While Disney and Marvel will have to cut deals and enter negotiations, Warner Bros can have an all out war with characters on the screen with no worries.

2. Arrow and The Flash TV Universe
If we can say one thing about DC and Warner Bros is they know television. Smallville was a success and Arrow is doing well. The Flash is building a lot of hype around it and this is something Marvel is still learning. Marvel's Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D is still trying to find it's footing on how the show will overall will play out. At this moment Arrow and The Flash are not connected to Man of Steel so there is no creative limitations. DC and Warner Bros should use this time to develop a connection between the worlds while Marvel is still trying to find it's footing. The Flash can be the key to linking the Justice League since he will be dealing with Star Labs on the show.  Marvel is playing catch up in the television world, while DC is playing catch up in the cinemas.

3. Animation
Hear me out before you start to flame me. Just because your universe is live action doesn't mean everything has to be live action. If comics books, videogames and novels are allow to bridge the gaps for side stories to movies, why can't animation do the same? DC and Warner Bros has always been consistent when it comes to animation, for the most part fans haven't been disappointed. We have seen Flashpoint, Son of Batman and the upcoming Arkham animation film. DC has a strong following of their animation and they should capitalize on it. A backstory on Cyborg before he appears in the Man of Steel sequel will be a great way to keep things going. While Marvel animation is good it hasn't reach the level DC offering does.

4. Entertainment Medium Outside Of Movies
Another advantage DC and Warner Bros should use is connections in other entertainment mediums. This is something Marvel might do with Dave Bautista for promotion of "Guardians of the Galaxy." If you have an actor that wears multiple hats use that to your advantage. If The Rock is cast as Shazam have him go back to the WWE and promote. The key is using every card in your deck, if that actor is also a singer do a song based on the movie to promote. Especially since Warner Bros also has a record label this will be another key advantage to use.

Domo Meets Ghostbusters In New Consumer Product Line

The Japanese sensation Domo is teaming up with one of the most beloved film franchises the Ghostbusters. Domo and the Ghostbusters will be launching a line of products inspired by Ghostbusters and Domo. The will be of collectibles and plush for a limited time only. The line, is made possible through an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products as brokered by Big Tent Entertainment, is slated to hit shelves in fall 2014. The line will concentrate on eccentric characters from the franchise, namely Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, best suited to stand alongside the enigmatic furry brown Domo, and will cast them in instantly recognizable scenes from the film.

“Ghostbusters is one of the most influential and instantly recognizable pop-culture icons of all-time,” said Rich Collins, President and CEO, Big Tent Entertainment. “This mash-up bridges the generation gap between pop-culture fandom and blends two franchises that seem to share a common sensibility.”
“The collaboration between beloved, iconic movie franchise, The Ghostbusters, and millennial fan favorite, Domo, will provide a highly sought after product launch appealing to consumers of all ages”, said Gregory Economos, SVP Global Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment.

 

New Batman: Arkham Knight Debut Gameplay Trailer Revealed

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment debuted the first gameplay video from Batman: Arkham Knight. The Official Batman: Arkham Knight Gameplay Trailer – “Evening the Odds” showcases Scarecrow’s return to Gotham City as he schemes to unite the Rogues Gallery and destroy Batman once and for all. As the citizens flee and criminal gangs take control, the Dark Knight evens the odds by taking to the streets in the legendary Batmobile to ignite the fight that will decide the future of the city that he is sworn to protect.

Comics in Focus: "Chris Claremont'​s X-Men" Review

If you're a fan of the X-Men comics chances are that you heard of Chris Claremont. Chris Claremont is on of the people responsible for some of X-Men's most legendary story arcs and characters. Chris Claremont is reponsible for the Dark Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, The New Mutants just to name a few. His time period at Marvel's greatest time for X-Men is shown in a new documentary entitled "Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men."

The documentary gives a brief history on Claremont and how he got started with Marvel. It showcases some of his early years and how he was introduced to Marvel by a friend of Stan Lee's. From there the film focuses on it's main focal point which is Claremont's impact on the X-Men. The film does well giving viewers an insight look on the creative process Claremont had at the time. If you want to know how Claremont came up with the Dark Phoenix saga, it's revealed in this film. Ever wanted to know how Claremont felt about the resurrection of Jean Grey through X-Factor it's in the film. I like how the film balances Claremont's impact and gives more insight into some of Marvel's works. The film is not afraid to show how Claremont felt about creative differences during that time period with Marvel's artist like Jim Lee. It's very nice to see both sides of the spectrum in this documentary, the creative process and the politics of corporate interest.

If you ever wanted to know more about the man who helped give new life to X-Men comics, this is the documentary to check out. The documentary is insightful and makes you really appericate Claremont's style and creative process. It contains great interviews from some of Marvel's top writers at that era. The documentary is truly a winner.

Chris Claremont's X-Men, is now available for rent and purchase onVimeo On Demand

Final Grade

New Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Album Coming In July

The fashion monster Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be releasing her third solo album in addition to her tour. The album is entitled "Pika Pika Fantajin" and it will be on July 9th 2014. The album will feature her latest singles such as "Family Party" and "Mottai Night Land." Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is currently on NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014 which will end on June 28th.

VIZ Media Acquires Sailor Moon License

As part of the new agreement, VIZ Media has licensed all 200 episodes of the original SAILOR MOON anime series (rated ‘TV-PG’), including the never before licensed for North America fifth and final climatic season, “Sailor Stars.” The three feature films and additional specials for the long-running show are also part of the acquisition. SAILOR MOON will be presented digitally for the first time, with subtitled EST sets available starting Summer 2014 and dubbed editions late 2014, and DVD and deluxe limited edition Blu-ray/DVD combo packs are planned for Fall 2014. The uncut and uncensored VIZ Media release of SAILOR MOON, featuring its original uncropped 4:3 aspect ratio, will also feature all original Japanese names, story elements and relationships, as well as an all-new, uncut English dub with a new voice cast.

 

VIZ Media will premiere SAILOR MOON Episodes 1-4 (subbed) today on its free NeonAlley.com anime streaming destination and also via the subscription-based Hulu Plus in High Definition. Two new SAILOR MOON episodes will premiere every Monday. Visit www.NeonAlley.com and Hulu.com/sailormoon for more information; the trailer may also be viewed at http://www.hulu.com/watch/635233 and http://youtu.be/RWPyM9afQ-w.

 

VIZ Media has also acquired the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, and more details are forthcoming.

“We’re pleased to partner with VIZ Media to bring the beloved SAILOR MOON anime series back to North America,” says Masayuki Endo, General Manager, Toei Animation, Inc. “This fresh uncut and uncensored release of SAILOR MOON featuring the most accurate adaptation available will be just as creator Naoko Takeuchi intended. We look forward to fans current and new discovering and falling in love with this classic series all over again!”

 

“SAILOR MOON is one of the extremely rare breed of anime series truly deserving of the title of ‘Legendary’,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “Since its initial debut in the mid-1990’s, SAILOR MOON has been unavailable to English-speaking fans for nearly a decade. It has also never seen a complete and proper unedited release in North America...until now!”

 

“SAILOR MOON was groundbreaking in the way its storyline and main characters resonated with both a male and female audience, and these aspects continue to attract a new generation of fans eager to see this iconic series,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Vice President of Animation. “We’re thrilled to be able to release this empowering action title uncut and in its entirety. We invite fans to catch the official premieres on Neon Alley and to enjoy the series on DVD and Blu-ray later this year!”

 

VIZ Media will be celebrating SAILOR MOON at the 2014 Anime Expo, taking place July 3^rd–6^th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Now celebrating its 23^nd consecutive year, Anime Expo is sponsored by the SPJA and is the nation’s largest anime convention. VIZ Media will host a variety of special activities and panels throughout “Sailor Moon Day,” on Saturday July 5^th. More details forthcoming.

 

The smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation! 

 

 

"Chris Claremont'​s X-Men" Now on Vimeo On Demand

Chris Claremont's X-Men, is now available for rent and purchase onVimeo On Demand. The film tells the story of X-Men’s creation, which was an incredible journey that had a big impact on the Marvel corporation.  In the 1970s, X-Men was on the brink of cancellation, but Marvel decided to give the title one more shot. Young writer Chris Claremont was tasked with writing a new team of international X-Men. Five years later, it was the biggest title in comics, and Claremont one of comics’ biggest stars.

 

This film tells the story of Chris and his small team of collaborators, who worked together to tell stories that inspired a generation of comics readers, and led directly to the creation of the blockbuster X-Men film franchise. The story of his groundbreaking seventeen year run on the title is also the story of a company in transition, of how Marvel moved from the free thinking “house of ideas” to a top down corporation, and how the success of the X-Men took away the very freedom that allowed Chris to create. The X-Men is a modern mythology, and this is the story of its creation, in the words of the people who made it happen. Check out the trailer below.

 

 

Chris Claremont's X-Men - Trailer from Respect Films on Vimeo.

WWE Network Review

The WWE Network has been out for a couple of months. Is this the holy grail of wrestling archives that fans have been waiting for? Check out the video review on whether you should subscribe to this ambitious network.

Upcoming Games That I Am Excited To Play

Hello everyone. I was a bit on hiatus but now that summer is almost upon us, I am excited with some games that are coming out in the next couple of months and even at end of the year. So here are my picks. Comment to recommend anymore games I should try.

1. Drakenguard 3- I have never played the other two in the series but I won't be missing much because this game is actually a prequel. I am looking forward in picking up this game. I guess one of the recommendations is to either play or watch the walkthroughs of the first two.








2. Watch Dogs- So I usually stick to my RPG and JRPG franchises but I would generally would like to try this game. It's out of my comfort zone as a gamer, and it looks so awesome. It's time. As Darkwing Duck says "Let's Get Dangerous" (Random O.0).









3. Tales of Xillia 2- Justin is going to kill me but I will say it anyway: I haven't completed the first Tales of Xillia game so he is probably going to wonder why I have this on my list. Its simple: I AM FREE TO FINALLY PLAY THE GAME. I hope I will finish before the game comes out, which is in August. I. Have. Time.








4. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS-Enough said. Its just too awesome for words. Bottom line it needs to come out, like today.




5. Disney Magical World- Since I am a Disney fangirl, I couldn't leave without mentioning this game. It seems cute and fun and yes it did come out last month. However, its still a game that I do not own nor have purchased for the summer so I found a loophole.






6. Diablo 3-  -_- I am so late. I am not a huge PC gamer except for the Sims. I am not a fan of online play either. With that being said I would love to play this on the PS3. Plus this is way darker than the Disney game earlier.....
      Contrast.








That's it for now. Let me know if I need to pick up anything else for the summer. Games Rule!!!!! ^-^

The Flash CW Official Trailer

Last night the teaser of The Flash was shown during Arrow. Today the official trailer for The Flash is released. This show looks just as good as Arrow. The Flash is a TV show centered around scientist Barry Allen, who suffers a freak accident that turns him into a superhero with the power of incredible speed.

Takashi Murakami, And Pharrell Present The Music Video For "Last Night, Good Night"

Pharrell and Miku who would of ever imagine that this would happen. The Creators Project today premiered the exclusive animated music video for “Last Night, Good Night (Re:Dialed),” the theme song for Takashi Murakami’s debut film Jellyfish Eyes. Pharrell Williams, Murakami’s frequent collaborator, remixed the song by livetune, which also features Hatsune Miku, a “virtual idol” developed from vocaloid software who has a huge cult following in Japan. Murakami then animated the song in his signature style. Check out the video below.

NEW BMW Race Car For Gran Turismo 6

A new virtual race car, the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, takes to the racetrack in Gran Turismo® 6, the acclaimed racing title available exclusively on PlayStation®3. The race car, created by BMW Group Design, boasts a virtual three-litre six-cylinder inline engine developed by BMW M GmbH, which promises a peak performance of 404 kW/549 hp, fast laps and optimum handling and control.

Starting this Thursday, visitors to BMW Welt in Munich will also be able to take the BMW Vision Gran Turismo to the virtual track within the BMW M exhibition. Besides PlayStation®3 gaming stations, an additional dedicated racing seat with a specially designed three-screen display will be available making the experience totally immersive, and the closest you can get to driving the car in real life. Check out the trailers below.

Anime Midwest Announces Featured Guests

Hey Otakus and Geeks here is some convention news out of Chicago.
Anime Midwest, a three-day convention celebrating Japanese animation, video games, music and more has announced its lineup of featured guests at this year’s convention from July 4-6, 2014. This talent-heavy lineup of guests provides fans with in-person interactions with their favorite anime actors and entertainers. These featured guests will sit on Q&A panels and participate in autograph sessions, where fans can get up and close and ask questions.

Featured guests at the convention include:

· Greg Ayres: Greg Ayres has an extensive resume of anime voice acting, including Son Guku in “Saiyuki,” Heihachi in “Samurai 7,” Chrono in “Chrono Crusade,” and Yuki in “The Wallflower.” He is excited to add the roles of Uesugi Kenshin in “Sengoku Basara”, Seikechi Tayama in “Oh Edo Rocket,” and Abe in “Big Windup” to his list of new roles.

· Sonny Strait: Sonny Strait is a voice actor with a large repertoire of both anime voice acting roles and illustrating. He is best-known for his roles as Maes Hughes in “Fullmetal Alchemist” and Arsène Lupin III and Krillin in “DBZ”. Sonny is also an illustrator for the highly popular independently published comic book series Elfquest.

· D.C. Douglas: D.C. Douglas is infamously known as the dark and sinister voice of Albert Wesker from “Resident Evil.” He has a well-rounded variety of other roles in leading video games including The Master in “Buffy, The Vampire Slayer,” AWACS in “Ace Combat 6,” and Geth as Legion in “Mass Effect 2 & 3.” He has also had a recent television appearances in “Castle,” “Workaholics,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “2 Broke Girls.”

· Caitlin Glass: Catlin Glass is both a voice actress and ADR director, most famous for her role of Winry Rockbell in “Fullmetal Alchemist.” A veteran in the anime industry, Caitlin is well known for her voice acting roles including Cammy in the Street Fighter IV games, Evergreen in “Fairy Tail,” Hannah Annafellows in “Black Butler II,” Phryne in “Fractale,” and Hiyono in “Spiral.” She was also the director of the popular Ouran High School Host Club.

· Alexis Tipton: Alexis Tipton has worked in the anime industry for more than six years and can be heard in over 80 titles. Highlights of her work include Saya Kisaragi in “Blood C,” Moka Akashiya in “Rosario+Vampire,” Inori Yuzuriha/Mana Ouma in “Guilty Crown,” Rika Shiguma in “Haganai” and Julia Crichton in “FMA: The Sacred Star of Milos.”

· Chris Patton: Chris Patton is an anime voice acting legend. Most famously he has voiced Sousuke Sagara in all the “Full Metal Panic” series, Greed in “Fullmetal Alchemist,” Asura in “Soul Eater,” Keima in “The World God Only Knows,” Sho in “Guyver,” Fakir in “Princess Tutu,” Nishi in “Gantz,” and Turles in Dagonball Z: The Tree of Might.

· Laura Post: A Chicagoland native who now resides in Los Angeles, Laura Post’s best known voice roles include Ahri in “League of Legends,” Valentine in “Skullgirls” and Rosalia in “Sword Art Online.” Her other voice roles include Queen Azshara and Shademaster Kiryn in “World of Warcraft,” Aero in “Firefall,” Bosbos in “Redline” and Cindy Campbell in “Squid Girl.” Laura has also provided voices for characters in Guild Wars 2, Planetside 2, Heroes of Newert, Ragnarok Online 2, and Lord of the Rings Online.

· Johnny Yong Bosch: Johnny Yong Bosch’s largest role was that of Adam, the Black Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, where you can hear his voice in over 200 episodes and movies of the series. His other work includes Vash in “Trigun,” Kaneda in “Akira,” Reiji in “Gate Keepers,” Claus in “Last Exile,” Clair in “Heat Guy J” and Sakaki in Witch Hunter Robin. When not voice acting, Johnny also plays in an alternative rock band called Eyeshine.

Marvel's Avengers S.T.A.T.I.​O.N. Exhibit

Great stuff for Marvel fans. Discovery Times Square recently announced the world premiere of Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. The highly anticipated new exhibition, based on the global box-office smash film franchise: Marvel’s The Avengers, will premiere on May 23, 2014 at Discovery Times Square in New York City. Tickets are on sale now.
Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) is a completely immersive, interactive exhibit experience that brings visitors into the world of The Avengers. Leading EdTech innovator Gamedesk created S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based educational pathways for the exhibition, bringing to life the science behind Marvel Super Heroes and allows fans to participate in a simulated recruitment, as if they were being trained as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
 
Visitors of all ages are exclusively recruited to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and enter the official S.T.A.T.I.O.N. headquarters. Exhibition-goers are then taken deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe where they will experience first-hand the vast array of intelligence files, classified studies, and experiments that explores the history and scientific origins of Marvel’s The Avengers including Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, Thor, and others. Visitors will also be given unprecedented access to some of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most highly guarded artifacts recovered after the Battle of New York such as Captain America’s Birth Pod, the Tesseract Portal Device, Loki’s Scepter, a hermetically sealed Chitauri and more.
NASA, the Science & Entertainment Exchange program of the National Academy of Sciences, Neuroverse, and Thwacke are all collaborating on Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Exhibition visitors will map out the stars to find Asgard, learn to operate Iron Man’s suit, witness the neurological effects of Bruce Banner’s transformation into the Hulk, and physically test themselves against Captain America.
 
Discovery Times Square will be transformed into the Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. on May 23, 2014. For tickets to Marvel’s Avengers: S.T.A.T.I.O.N. http://www.discoverytsx.com/exhibitions/avengers. Tickets are also currently available for purchase at the box office. For information on purchasing tickets for groups of more than 10 please call 855.266.5387.

Here are pictures courtesy of Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. at Discovery Times Square opening Friday, May 23^rd.

Iron Man’s Workshop

Iron Man’s Workshop

Thor’s Cosmic Observatory

S.H.I.E.L.D. Induction Room

S.H.I.E.L.D. Briefing Room

Security Check-In