Being Us Review

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Being Us stars Alanna Ubach, Michael Navarra and Patrick Russell. The film is directed and written by Sam Hamcock. When a woman with multiple personality disorder finds herself uncontrollably chasing danger in the form of one-night stands with abusive men, she's ready to end it all. Can a relationship with one good man change her mind?


World of Tanks Blitz Review

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Do you like shooting games? Do you like Tanks?  Well lucky for you the developers from Wargaming.net made a game for you. World of Tanks is the latest mobile game from Wargaming.net. How does the game hold up? Is this worth checking out? Or should you give this war game a treaty?

First I must say this game really wowed me. That is all due to the amazing graphics and controls of the game. I played the game for a a couple of days and now I'm hook. I love the fact that they gave you a quick tutorial on how to play the game. I found this useful because it gave me time to get a feel for the game. While the graphics are great for a mobile platform, the controls on the iPhone 5 was difficult. The controls feels like it was designed for a bigger screen or platform. However if you play this on an iPad mini or even the regular iPad this game is just wow.

This game is really addicting and you keep playing it over and over. If you're a fan of tanks and shooting you might want to check it out. The only downfall of this game was it's a little to slow framerate wise from time to time. The game play of using strategy and planning things out, making sure you get the right equip upgrade before battles is really great. The battle itself play out well. I just didn't like the fact that the tanks move slow. 

But that just me. So if you ask me what I will have this game?

This game gets a 8.5/10

Great graphics

Great control

Great concept

Totally a dream game for tanks lover and shooting game fanatic.




Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rechargable Speaker from eKids.com

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Are you a fan of TMNT? Do you like music? Well, lucky for you!!! eKids has done it again. If you love TMNT check out eKids.com for their new TMNT rechargeable speakers. These small speakers are great for a desk speaker and at the same time you can show off how much you like TMNT. They have all four characters so you can pick your favorite turtle The other great thing about this speaker is the price, for $24.99 it's not bad. (also check out amazon.com for cheaper price) The quality of the sound is not the greatest if you're going compare it to Boombotix or Beats. But for a small desk speaker and for the price you pay for its worth it. The design of this speaker is also really great. I love the detail of each turtle. Check out the pics below. 




DC Comics Inspired Fashion

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Polyvore is an amazing website where you can explore fashion, beauty and home decor. Here are some of my outfit ideas inspired by my favorite DC women….
Batgirl

Harley Quinn

Zatanna

Poison Ivy

Black Canary

If you like any outfit or article of clothing, go to my DC Collection.

 Have a comic book, or anime character you want to see made into a fashionista? I am accepting requests! Comment below ;)

Yowamushi Pedal's Onoda “Figma Figure”

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Based from the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Wataru Watanabe “Yowamushi Pedal”, comes everyone's favorite anime-loving, hill-climbing cyclist getting his own Figma figure. Sakamichi has not only pedaled his way into the hearts of many, but he'll be forever immortalized atop a bike thanks to Max Factory.

The figure measures in at roughly 135 mm (about 5.3 in) and includes enough articulation points to allow Onoda to chug from his water bottle, raise his arms in victory, and even stand alongside his bike. The set includes a removable helmet, water bottle, detachable bicycle, three expressions, and an articulated figure stand.  The figure is price around  5,370 yen (about US$52.73), with an estimated ship date of January 2015. Those who order through the Good Smile Online shop will also receive a "singlet number sticker" for Onoda's jersey.

Pre-order, now available from the following sites: CDJAPAN, HOBBYSEARCH, YESASIA, PLAY-ASIA, J-LIST, and GOODSMILE. Scroll down to see the gallery. Click on them for bigger and better views.

MAX FACTORY Yowamushi Pedal figma Onoda Sakamichi 
Release Date: January 2015



Recap of Monday Night RAW 7/28/14

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Recap of Monday Night RAW 7/28/14.....
Say what you will about John Cena, but there are certain guys that he has 5 star matches with. Cesaro is definitely one of those guys and I get the goosebumps just thinking what a Wrestlemania main event match between the two would be like. This match on RAW was definitely one that keeps you tuned in and had a decent amount of TV time which is always appreciated by me and wrestling enthusiasts. Heyman on the mic is always gold. But its strange in their explaining Cesaro not a Heyman guy anymore. I think Vince changing things at the last minute is confusing everyone.
Meanwhile elsewhere, Ziggler continues to shine wherever he is in the lineup. It seems he is headed for a Summerslam showdown with The Miz. So much wasted potential for the I.C. title.

 Bo Dallas undefeated streak is over. To R-truth. That was highly funny and entertaining. The inevitable soar loser side of Bo came out which was a nice surprise to see.

 Won't even waste time with the Damien Sandow and Adam Rose segment.

 Kane was supposed to fight Roman Reigns. But instead Randy Orton drops a major beatdown on him. Although the segment was good, it was another contest where no winner was awarded. Another advertised match which never happened. Then what do you know, beautiful match between Jericho and Seth Rollins end with no winner. Don't get me wrong love seeing the Wyatts but I need to see a winner and a loser. No decision is such a lazy and gutless decision.

 Then we end with Brie and Stephanie. Really. Who said Brie is the draw her husband is. Stephanie getting  arrested was beautiful but that doesn't mean you end with that as the show ends. I'm interested in seeing the ratings for this week. I will post a follow up once I see.

 Once again a lackluster effort for the flagship program.

Guardians of the Galaxy Review

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At Comic Con this past weekend Marvel announced that Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is set to hit theatres in 2017 a week before the first one is even released. This was a huge risk especially because the comic series of Guardians of the Galaxy does not have a fan base  anywhere near that of Spiderman or X-Men. So why Guardians of the Galaxy? Because there is nothing like it!
Director and screenwriter James Gunn deserves all the credit for this one of a kind super hero flick. He chose to incorporate a lot of comedy throughout the movie. This distracts the audience from the confusing planet names, character names, and proper weaponry terminology that makes other space odysseys impossible to follow. He also cast the perfect team  with the help of the amazing Sarah Finn. Even though you may not recognize the name you’ve definitely seen her work. Since Iron Man is 2008 she has been the casting director for multiple Marvel movies including The Avengers, Thor and Captain America. She has done an incredible job finding actors who truly embody the essence of  each character from the comic book, bringing their own interpretation to the big screen.


We’ve seen Zoe Saldana kick butt before but not like this. While it’s known she loves spending an afternoon at the shooting range, a gun seems to be her last resort in this film. Her athleticism  and incredible flexibility are apparent. She also has a way of using subtle acting choices despite her heavy make up. A WWE star was the perfect choice for Drax the Destroyer. Dave Bautista proves that acting is inherent for wrestling stars. His comedic timing is impeccable and he vibes off of the other actors as if they’ve been working together for years.  Chris Pratt as the quick witted Peter Quill is vibrant and engaging. He was honestly the perfect choice. Other actors that screen tested for the role include Joseph Gordon Levitt, Aaron Paul and Eddie Redmayne. Despite their incredible acting chops none of them have the innate comical sensibilities required to make Starlord as cheeky as Pratt does.


The star of this movie hands down is the animation and special effects team, along with the sound editors and voice talent. Grut is literally a living plant monster who can only say “I am Grut.” Though Vin Diesel, who was the voice of Grut, didn’t have much to work with the animators do a spectacular job using Grut’s eyes to convey emotions and intentions clearly to the audience. The ultimate gold star, however, goes to the team responsible for the crass, genius mastermind himself, Rocket the Racoon. Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler were both rumored to be considered for this rambunctious rodent but would have been a more wacky almost joke of a character. Bradley Cooper, whose voice is almost unrecognizable, chose a grounded relatable voice making Rocket as real as a gun slinging racoon could be. Also the animation is far from a cartoon. The audience can see every strand of hair and every whisker move just like the humanoid characters in the movie.
Other honorable mentions include: Lee Pace as the maniacal heartless genocidal villain Ronan, John C. Reilly as relatable Corpsmen Dey, and Glenn Close as the strong leader Nova Prime.
So in the end, although the plot is predictable and the length is about 30 minutes too long Guardians of the Galaxy is a summer blockbuster no one should miss. It is truly a unique addition to the Marvel Universe that leaves its audience in fits of laughter. Bring on the sequel!!!

 Guardians of the Galaxy hits theaters nationwide this Friday August 1st.

Final Score: 4/5

Rurouni Kenshin "Live-Action Sequel"

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The sequel for the 2012 Japanese film adaptation of the manga of the same name originally written by Nobuhiro Watsuki is coming up this summer. The two new films will cover the the fan-favorite Kyoto arc from the original historical action manga.

Kenshin Himura goes up against pure evil Makoto Shishio, who is attempting to overthrow the Meiji government. The fate of the country hangs in the balance as Kenshin Himura takes up the sword that he vowed to never draw again.

  Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Taika-hen (Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno) will open in Japan on August 1, and Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen (Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends) will open on September 13.

The sequel will feature the return of the following cast:  Takeru Satoh (Kenshin Himura), Emi Takei (Kaoru Kamiya), Munetaka Aoki (Sanosuke Sagara), Yuu Aoi (Megumi Takani) and Yosuke Eguchi (Hajime Saitō).

Check out the full trailer below with subs


Manga Artist Takeshi Obata To Appear At New York Comic Con 2014

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Obata is the artist of the wildly popular Shonen Jump title Hikaru no Go, which won the 2003 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: Shinsei “New Hope” award and the 2000 Shogakukan Manga award. Obata is also the artist of Arabian Majin Bokentan Lamp Lamp, Ayatsuri Sakon, Cyborg Jichan G, and the smash hit manga Death Note. Following the hugely successful series Bakuman。 Obata’s latest work is All You Need Is Kill, a 2-volume adaptation of the novel which was also the basis for this year’s Tom Cruise blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow. Hikaru no Go, Death Note, Bakuman。and All You Need Is Kill are all published in North America by VIZ Media. Takeshi Obata is appearing at New York Comic Con with support of VIZ Media and the Japan Foundation.
“Our vision for New York Comic Con is to bring a wide range of pop culture content from all over the world to fans every year,” said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. “Takeshi Obata is one of the leading manga artists in the world and one of the best creative forces in entertainment today. We couldn’t be more excited about his participation in New York Comic Con this year.”
 

TATuesday: Sailor Moon Style!

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Hello Tattoo Tuesday!!!!! I hope most of my fellow Otaku are enjoying the launch of Sailor Moon Crystal. As such, for this month's Tattoo Tuesday, I thought I'd find some savory Sailor Moon themed tattoos to share.
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Be sure to check out my TATuesday tattoo tips, advice, featured artist, tattoo INKPLAY & more.
This week's tips hail from a Tumblr tattoo enthusiast. Next week, let's talk Tipping!
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At the top of my list is tattoo artist, Kimberly Graziano. Be sure to check out her traditionally non-traditional Sailor Moon-themed tattoos. She's on Tumblr, so please be sure to check her out there too!

 

 
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These are others that I enjoy from various artists.

  

  



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(I know you're there ^^)
Be sure to join us for a Doctor Who theme-filled month with Cosplay Boy/ Girl of the Week, fan art, & tattoos! Want to submit for next month? Feel free to do it HERE.
Thanks in advance & see yah 'round the inter webs.

~je 'tadore!
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Red Lantern Annual #1 Preview

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                              Image credit: DC Comics

Hey Otakus and geeks fans, Today we have a preview of  Red Lanterns Annual #1. Written by Charles Soule, Art and Cover by Miguel Supulveda. On sale July 30th, $4.99 US. "Atrocities" cranks up the action to eleven! Guy Gardner fought hard to get space sector 2814 including Earth under Red Lantern Protection. so of course Atrocitus has chosen Guy's home world as the arena for their murderous final battle! Red Lanterns will Die! Traitors will emerge (and maybe die) Rivers will run red!

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Source: Newsarama.com




Posted By: Sean Tucker

Deviantart Artist Spotlight: Wenqing Yan

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If there is one thing I love is art and the artist behind them. Just like cosplay boy and girl of the week I wanted to give spotlights to great artist. I' am a huge fan of Deviantart and the great talent there. This week's spotlight goes to Wenqing Yan (Yuumei). I met her and her work at this year's J-Pop Summit 2014. While walking around the artist alley I saw Wenqinq Yan work and fell in love with it. I had to buy something. In addition to DeviantArt Wenqing is working on Axent Wear which headphones with cat ears. You can get the details of that project here http://www.axentwear.com/. Check out photos of Wenqinq work at her DeviantArt site http://yuumei.deviantart.com/. Here is some pics below of Wenqinq Yan at J-Pop Festival and some work.

Follow Wenqinq on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Yuumei_dA

Follow Wenqinq
https://www.facebook.com/YuumeiArt

Wenqinq Yan at J-Pop Summit 2014

Justin after his purchase of Wenqinq Work. He is going to frame it.


Visit http://yuumei.deviantart.com

Visit http://www.axentwear.com/

First look At Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)

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San Diego Comic Con 2014, released the first official photo of Gal Gadot dressed in Wonder Woman costume this past Saturday. Gal Gadot will be appearing in the upcoming movie “BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE” along with Henry Cavill (Superman) and Ben Affleck (Batman).





Cosplay Group (Sailor Moon Biker Gang Crossplay)

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Based on the Sailor Moon Bosozoku Biker Gang art by Babbs Tarr, here's the group cosplay by the wonderful I Am Chubby Bunny & friends!

e sure to check out the full photo shoot, all photography & cosplayer creds, and more HERE!

IACB Facebook Fan Page

IACB Twitter

 

25 Essential Anime Movies You Must Watch

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Since Ashley did a post entitled "Anime For Necomers" (/www.otakusandgeeks.com/akusandgeeks.com/2014/07/anime-for-newcomers.html). I decided to add on to that with 25 Essential Anime Movies that you must watch. Now these movies are personal choices that I feel viewers will get a feel of anime. Keep in mind all these choices are my choices and I would love to hear what your choices are in the comment section.
25. Windaria
24. Venus Wars
23. Battle Angel
22. Voices Of A Distant Star
21. Appleseed
20.  Devilman
19. Summer Wars
18. Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
17. Paprika
16. Steamboy
15. Colorful
14. Howl's Moving Castle
13. Street Fighter II
12.X
11. Project A-Ko
10. Vampire Hunter D
9. My Neighbor Totoro
8. Ninja Scroll
7. Tokyo Godfathers
6. Fist Of The North Star
5. Spirited Away
4. Perfect Blue
3. Ghost In The Shell
2. Akira
1. Grave of The Fireflies

The Walking Dead Season 5 Trailer

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The Walking Dead Season 5 trailer is out. It was revealed at Comic Con, I must say I like this trailer better than some parts of season 4. Rick and the gang are in for another fight of survival not just with walkers but humans again. Check out the trailer below and tell us what do you think in the comments.



First Look At Arrow Season 3

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San Diego Comic Con 2014 is sure not disappointing when it comes to live action superheroes. Today we got a first look at Arrow Season 3 which you can check below. Just a warning that the new trailer contains spoilers of Season 2. If you haven't watch season 2 I suggest you wait. You get a feel of the direction this season is going. I'm really excited for this one.