At CE Week we had the chance to stop by Fugoo: The Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers. We had a quick chat with Gary Elasser CEO of Fugoo. He showed us the amazing features of the Fugoo speakers.
Read MoreAt CE Week we stopped by Westinghouse to check out some of the amazing 4K television sets on display. Check out how detail Netflix and Call of Duty looks like on these amazing television sets.
Read MoreAt CE Week we dropped by the STM booth to see the rechargeable backpack and other accessories. The backpack is a great on the go option that many children and adults love. Rather than just be a source of carrying goods STM bags has created a charging tech backpack, that not only chargers tech but protects it.
Read MoreThe 2015 J-POP SUMMIT proudly presents a brand new addition to the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco with the “Interactive Pavilion,” a first-of-its-kind showcase of cutting edge Japanese technology, consumer product design and innovation. The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT takes places Saturday and Sunday August 8th & 9th at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district.
Read MoreImage Comics is pleased to reveal the schedule of events for Image Expo. Attendees will enjoy a day of panels, signings, and the opportunity to learn more of what’s to come from Image on Thursday, July 2 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
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I love Critical Role, a show on Geek and Sundry that includes voice actors playing D&D. Its such a great show and has a really great storyline. Mathew Mercer is the Dungeon Master of this game and I am inspired by his amazing storytelling and all of the players' characters. As a gift to Critical Role, I wrote this fanfic and it will be in chapters. I wanted to write this as a OVA type of story that can be inserted after a campaign or story. I hope you all enjoy the prologue and Chapter 1 of "Dreamscape" and to the cast and crew of Critical Role, thank you. Xoxo
Prologue
Calming energy surrounds the dreamer as he or she steps towards a castle in the distance. The castle gives off of a regal yet unsettling appearance, even though it is made up of emeralds that shines in the sunlight. The dreamer is walking on a lake which is full of dancing lilies and is approaching the castle in the distance. Unbeknownst to the dreamer, the sky starts to darken and a dark entity glides on the opposite side of the lake. The dreamer is being drawn forward and does not take notice of the entity that has stopped in front of his or her path. The entity, standing straight as an arrow, with a regal stance, slowly moves his or head. The dreamer is still entranced even as the cold eyes of the creature looks directly at him or her. All of a sudden, the sky is completely black and the lake makes a huge wave that drags the dreamer down below the surface. The dreamer snaps out of her hyponic state but it is too late. She is almost swallowed up by the water. She reaches out her hand towards the entity to see if it can help her. The entity just stands over the dreamer and looks at her with light gray eyes, and smirks.
“Welcome to my world.”
Pike wakes up with a start, stifling her scream with one of her hands. She looks around and slowly relaxes. She's in her room at Greystone Keep and decides that this dream may be more than a dream. She takes out a book with a pen in hand from her bedside table drawer and writes down her dream. She has to figure out a way to tell the party in the morning that a new adventure may be brewing.
Chapter 1: The Dream
Pike wakes up in the morning and hears the pitter-patter of feet, making its way to the mess hall. She reaches for her bedside and takes out her book. She looks at it as if it may disappear if she looked away. The smell of food wavers through the keep as Pike opens her door. She too makes her way to the mess hall, being very slow in her steps. She reaches the hall and sees the members of Vox Machina who are all gathered at a table eating and conversing. Scalan waves at Pike eagerly to sit next to him and Pike gives him a weary half smile. She meanders over and gives a hefty sigh as she sits down.
Scalan notices that Pike is not her bubbly, cute, self, and decided to just keep an eye on her for the time being. Grog is on the other end of the table and his eating habits echo throughout the hall. Vex and Vax are talking to one another while Tiberius, Keyleth, and Percy are talking to each other about random things such as nature and arcana. Scalan decides to try to talk to Pike again but she seems distracted. She has barely touched her food and is looking quite tired. Before Scalan could say anything Pike calls the group and says she has something important to say. Everyone at this point has finished eating and looks over at Pike, who looks more stressed by every second. She starts telling the group about her dream and was reluctant to talk about being consumed by the waves and the cold eyes that fell upon her demise. However, she managed to get that part out of the way, even if it was in haste.
When she ended her story, Vox Machina was silent. You could hear a mouse scurry for how quiet it was. Pike was shaking and casted her eyes to the table, away from everyone's gaze. Scalan rubs Pike's back to help soothe her while everyone else has a thoughtful look (except for Grog who wants bloodshed or ale).
Tiberius may know of the emerald castle as he spoke up after a minute, however, he must do some proper research on it. Vex suggests that maybe Lady Kima may know of the mysterious landscape and suggests that her, Vax, Scalan, and, Pike should go and ask. Keyleth agrees and also suggests that Percy, Grog, and herself should go around town to gather information. Although, Keyleth wants Vax to come along if they are going to visit Gilmore again (to also fill her own personal satisfaction of watching the men interact).
The group adjourned and set off their separate ways to get ready for the journey ahead.
CE week is happening and I talk with Justin Williams of Otakus and Geeks about the latest tech he's looking forward to reviewing.
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A new trailer for AMC's upcoming spin-off Fear The Walking Dead teases the origins of the zombie outbreak that eventually spreads from the show's Los Angeles location across the globe. The trailer features Lorenzo James Henrie's Chris and Kim Dickens's Madison discussing the spread of the outbreak Here is the trailer:
Don't miss the premiere of Fear the Walking Dead. August 2015, only on AMC.
Fear The Walkng Dead Premieres in August.
The CW Network will launch its 2015-16 season in October, featuring the sophomore debuts of the network’s highest-rated series THE FLASH and the award-winning and critically acclaimed comedy JANE THE VIRGIN, as well as the series premiere of its freshman comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND.
Once again, The CW will kick off the fall with the exclusive television broadcast of the IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL, airing over two nights, Tuesday, September 29 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and Wednesday, September 30 (8:00-10:00pm ET).
The CW's most-watched series ever, THE FLASH, returns for its second season Tuesday, October 6 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by the brainy zom-com IZOMBIE (9:00-10:00pm ET).
Wednesday nights are action-packed, with the fourth season of ARROW bowing Wednesday, October 7 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by the demon-hunting Winchester brothers in SUPERNATURAL (9:00-10:00pm ET).
Thursdays have a new bite starting Thursday, October 8 with THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (8:00-9:00pm ET) followed by THE ORIGINALS on a new night (9:00-10:00pm ET).
THE CW FALL 2015 SEASON PREMIERE DATES
Royalty returns on Friday, October 9 with REIGN(8:00-9:00pm ET) on a new night, followed by Cycle 22 of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (9:00-10:00PM ET). AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL moves from Wednesdays to Fridays beginning October 2.
The new comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, starring Rachel Bloom as an unhappy lawyer who quits her job and moves across the country in search of love, withher inner monologue providing irreverent musical interludes, premieres Monday, October 19 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by AFI and Peabody Award winning series JANE THE VIRGIN, starringGolden Globe-winner Gina Rodriguez, returning at 9:00-10:00pm ET.
Following is The CW’s fall premiere schedule:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
8:00-10:00pm IHEARTRADIO FESTIVAL NIGHT ONE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
8:00-10:00pm IHEARTRADIO FESTIVAL NIGHT TWO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
8:00-9:00pm THE FLASH (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm IZOMBIE (Season Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:00-9:00pm ARROW (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:00-9:00pm THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm THE ORIGINALS (Season Premiere)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00-9:00pm REIGN (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 22
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:00-9:00pm CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm JANE THE VIRGIN (Season Premiere)
Image Credit: NBC
Hey O&G fans, here is a look at the Heroes Reborn trailer. The trailer features shots from around the world where the phrase "Where are the heroes?" on walls, flags, and other public places. Take a look:
In a desperate future, the world awaits its heroes. Don't miss the premiere of Heroes Reborn, Thursday, September 24 at 8/7c on NBC. " Subscribe for more!: http://bit.ly/HeroesRebornNBC " Heroes Reborn Premieres Thursday September 24 8/7c on NBC!
Heroes Reborn is scheduled to premiere on September 24 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.
Hey gamers a new show will be coming to your YouTube pretty soon. The show is from the folks at OPGamers.com. Recently they launched the pilot episode of their show, which you can check below.
Quick Review: OPGamers pilot episode is on the right track. It has a fun host with gamer Eddie Mady, and a great supporting co-hosts. The show is part clip show, part comedy show. Clip show section highlights some of funniest moments people have uploaded in gaming. Clips like Luigi riding dirty, granny playing GTA and more.
What really will get gamers interested is the OPgamers clip of the week. Here OPgamers will be offering 1000 dollars gift card to GameSpot to the winner. If that is not showing love to their audience and gaming community don't know what is. On the comedy sketch side it was pretty funny. However some of the actors could use a little tweaking when it comes to delivery. Since comedy is subjective and this show is geared to a certain audience. The jokes can be a hit or miss for outsiders looking in. Other than some tweeks on jokes, the show is very impressive. I can see this really being a major hit on YouTube once the staff finds their footing. OPgamers got our subscription and they should have yours too.
Visit OPgamers.com and subscribe at Youtube.com/OPgamersTV
Our yearly E3 wrap up is here. Justin and Keenan return to Gamer's Tavern to discuss the best and worst of E3 2015. Keenan talks about his experience at E3 2015, his Street Fighter 5 story and reveals exclusive behind the scenes details on Shenmue 3. You don't want to miss this episode hit play now.
Read MoreWelcome to our new monthly featured entitled Artist Applause. Artist Applause is where we interview and spotlight artist that do amazing works of art, whether it's fan art, original work, portraits, drawing, painting, etc. Our first round of applause goes to an artist all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The artist this month is William Miron Marinho.
When I saw William's portfolio I knew that I wanted to feature him. His technique, style and his interpretation of your favorite superheroes is purely amazing. Check out our interview with William and look at his amazing work.
Otakus & Geeks: Let's start from the beginning. When did you fall in love with drawing, painting and overall the arts?
William Miron Marinho: That is a difficult question to answer, because honestly I don't remember when the love started. I believe that this has always been part of me and has grown and evolved with me.
Batman by William Miron Marinho
Otakus & Geeks: As an artist do you have any artist that you consider to be an inspiration to your drawings?
William Miron Marinho: I have several artist in fact that inspired me. Boris Vallejo, Alex Ross, Soft takara, Rafael Grampa. Each one influenced differently, both in the painting as well in drawing. There are so many talented artist it's hard to name just one.
Otakus & Geeks: You have drawn some great fan art of superheroes from Marvel and DC. Who is your favorite superhero to draw and why?
William Miron Marinho: I love to draw Batman, Magneto and Wolverine, but the one most special to me is the Spider-man because it's the comic that I read the most since I was a teenager.
Spider-Man by William Miron Marinho
Otakus & Geeks: How long does it take you to complete an artwork?
William Miron Marinho: To draw a picture it usually takes me one hour when I'm using markers and ink. However, with paintings and all the precession, it may take me three weeks or more than a month. Depending the work maturation time.
Otakus & Geeks: How do you decide what style you will do for an art piece? How do you know whether it will be a drawing, painting etc?
William Miron Marinho: The choice of technique varies depending on the atmosphere I want to create or message I would like to convey. For example, in my Iron Man illustration I wanted a bright costume so I used Ecoline that would give me a bright and strong colors of metal. As in the case of "Peruvian India" I painted, I found the most suitable monochromatic style and more sober colors.
Otakus & Geeks: Your website http://wmironportifolio.blogspot.com.br/ has a very impressive portfolio. Which artwork was the most challenging to complete?
William Miron Marinho: Maybe it was "Diana, goddess of the hunt" it was painted in three planes and used three different sketch to give a sense of depth, also had to take the precession of the painting that required many details and time.
Otakus & Geeks: Do you have a favorite piece that you have done?
William Miron Marinho: One that I like is the " X23 " made n watercolor, not only because it was a comic book I read several times but also because it was a work exhibited and commented on by the public also a former teacher used as a reference in his classes.
X-23 by William Miron Marinho
Otakus & Geeks: How can people reach you if they would like to follow you on Social Media or have commission Inquiry?
William Miron Marinho: People can follow me by my tumblr ( https://www.tumblr.com/blog/willmiron ) or instagram ( https://instagram.com/mironw2m/ ) are my accounts that I personally take care and I go check them three times a week.
Otakus & Geeks: Finally is there any new work that you are currently working on?
William Miron Marinho: In addition to continuing doing illustrations, I am developing research for a future animation on Brazilian legends.
In this vlog, I listen to random New York City street noise as I test out some sound equipment from 10 flights up:
- Zoom H5 recorder
- an Ion mic (unsure of model)
- Audio-Technica AT897 condenser mic
- Zoom H1 recorder
One thing I have been doing lately is binge watching Crunchyroll. I have narrow my shows down to five shows you should watch. Check out the list. Tell us in the comment section what you are watching.
Isuca
Shinichiro Asano is a penniless high school student who decides to look for a job in order to pay his rent. His teacher suggests that he find work doing housekeeping. While working for the Shimazu family, he meets Sakuya, a beautiful girl who comes off as a bit crude and selfish. But Sakuya is also the 37th head of the Shimazu family and works as an exorcist, capturing and eliminating unwanted creatures. One day, Shinichiro accidentally frees one of these creatures and they must cooperate to recapture it.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Based off of a light novel of the same name written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, Is It Wrong to Try and Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is set in the world of Orario, where adventurers band together and look for treasures in an underground labyrinth known as Dungeon. However, for Bell Cranel, fame and riches are secondary to what he wants to find the most: girls. He soon finds out though, that anything can happen in Dungeon, and winds up being the damsel in distress instead!
Plastic Memories
After failing his college entrance exams, 18 year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki is offered a position at the renowned SAI Corporation due to his father’s connections. SAI Corporation is known for its production and management of androids that possessed human emotions called Giftia. Tsukasa’s position is in the terminal service department where the main job is to recover Giftias that are close to their expiration, a graveyard department in every sense. To make matters worse, Tsukasa is ordered to work with Isla, a female Giftia who is never given any responsibility other than serving tea to co-workers.
My Love Story
Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They always go for his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her… But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance?
Parasyte The Maximum
They arrived in silence and darkness, descending from the skies with a hunger for human flesh. Parasites - alien creatures who must invade and take control of a human host to survive – have come to Earth. No one knows their secret except high school student, Shinichi Izumi, who’s right hand has been invaded by an alien parasite. Shinichi and Migi, the parasite in his hand, begrudgingly form a friendship and find themselves caught in the middle of a war between humans and parasites.
We had a chat with actress Annie Golden who plays Norma Romano on Orange is the New Black. Annie talks about her acting beginnings, Orange is the New Black and more. Season 3 of Orange is the New Black is now available on Netflix.
1. Let's start all the way from the beginning. When did you fall in love the art of acting and can you remember your first acting gig?
Do I remember my first acting gig? I certainly do! I was discovered fronting a band playing at CBGB's by Academy Award winning Director, Milos Forman, who as a girl I had watched from my living room Win his Oscar for ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST on my family's TV! Milos cast me as Jeannie in his film version of The American Tribal Rock Musical HAIR! I sang those songs I danced for Twyla Tharp, choreographer... It was a thrilling opportunity and I learned sooo much! I owe Milos Forman my livelihood today... That was 1978 and I am delighted to know that I am still crazy after all these years and enjoying every blessing bestowed upon me: Broadway, film, television, concerts, cabaret I am one lucky lady!
2. From the stage, television or big screen. As an actress which style do you find the most challenging stage, television or the movies?
Of all those emotional outlets and showcases for an actor which do I find the most challenging stage, television or film?
They are individually powerful unique and different mediums and require different skill sets: stage needs stamina the biggest acting job a Broadway musical actor does, is they make the performing look "Easy" like anyone could pull it off and accomplish it! Film, however, is a slow, tedious, meticulous, "takes a village" collaboration so to keep focused and ever ready when the cameras roll to give a subtle, nuanced, profound performance it is a determination of another kind and Television although it seems like a cliché to say it but when you are on a long-running television show it is like a well-oiled machine: team work brings it into your living room every week! Like a family for sure!
3. You have a recurring role on the Netflix show Orange is the New Black. You play the character of Norma Romano. What attracted you the character who usually is a mute?
Nothing attracted me to Norma... She was a gift given to me by Jenji Kohan our brilliant ORANGE creator! I auditioned for Jen Euston as Sister Ingalls (Beth Fowler's role) Norma Romano was not listed in the breakdowns and there were no sides but not because the nature of Norma but because she was the brainchild of Jenji's inmate Romano was offered to me because she was the best kept secret of the pilot episode and the rest is ORANGE history.. Who knew I would learn special skills like shaving Red's legs, peeling and mashing potatoes, dying Red's roots all silently!
4. How did you land the role of Norma?
Award winning casting director, Jen Euston!
I had just come home from THE BLACK SUITS for Joe Iconis up at Barrington Stage and so because I was out of town for the summer I had nothing lined up and was so very available and hopeful to audition for a cable television series about women in prison (I don't do glamour as the fans may have noticed) the role of Norma Romano did not even have sides (for reasons that are now obvious) my character was never even listed on any breakdowns,
As I have said I went in for Sister Ingalls which ultimately went to the brilliant Beth Fowler!
5. One thing about Norma character is that she is very loyal. Especially to Red when it's shown they have been friends. How would you describe Norma's relationship with Red?
Well in our flashback meeting in the kitchen years before Healey introduces us and there was an immediate connection between these new inmates and in other remembrances it shows all that they have been thru together as friends, allies and protectors!
6. Is it more easier to act with a character that has dialogue or without it. We can imagine it might be harder without dialogue?
To be silent in a world full of chatterboxes and overcrowded, cramped, community of captives is a challenge and a gift!
That I get to react to all that is happening around me, these wonderful actresses to telegraph to our audience what they should be feeling about the outcome or the consequences of what may be unfolding with our women...is a sacred trust and a big responsibility that I am honored to have thanks to the writers and the one whose brainchild Norma Romano is: Jenji Kohan...
7. Season 3 premieres on June 12th on Netflix. What can you tell us about this season?
Absolutely nothing! If I did I'd have to kill you and then I would never get out of Litchfield!
8. Will we get more flashbacks or a backstory on Norma's character and find out why she is in prison?
The brilliant way Jenji and the other writers have structured the flashbacks is extremely clever and quite genius from a suspenseful point of view: They tell you an inmates' and even the authority gate keeping figures' history with details about their past but not necessarily answering specific questions about why they landed were we find them! Terrific!
9. As a veteran actor who has done theater, television and film. The landscapes of the way we get entertainment is changing. Netflix being the perfect of example of not needing a TV Network or Cable Network to host shows. Where do you see the future of television?
I cannot say but in my lifetime I have heard that movie studios were threatened by television being in peoples' homes and so now I never would have imagined that token booths and telephone booths would disappear from our urban landscape...but they have...so look out ABC, NBC, CBS...we are coming for you, yo!
10. What other projects are you working on and where and when can fans see it? Also any acting advice for those students trying to break in?
I did a day on a Molly Shannon movie called, MILES, and I am working on updating my cabaret act: VELVET PRISON II (no hope of parole) which 54 Below is very interested in booking..I have done it at Joe's Puband also ARS NOVA...so the title of the cabaret is a song I wrote way before I got Norma Romano, yo! serendipitous?
I have been workshopping a new musical written for me by
Joe Iconis called ANNIE GOLDEN, BOUNTY HUNTER, YO! and just last night when I sat in with castmates Jackie Cruz and Taryn Manning promoting Season Three and fundraising for Women's Prison Association and promoting
Pensatucky and Flaca's CD releases...a fan asked when is YOUR album coming out, Norma! supply and demand, yo!
If I record it...will anyone buy it? listen to it?
Annie Golden and Myself
DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox have just released the FIRST trailer for the highly anticipated film, KUNG FU PANDA 3!
Read MoreLooking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
Read MoreSinking your teeth into a rich fantasy world can be like taking medicine or eating a decadent dessert. Veiled Empire by Nathan Garrison is most definitely the latter. You take the first bite and, wow. This world is well crafted, tense, beautiful, and of course filled with magic.
The number of different races, characters, and places had me bouncing from text to glossary and my inability to remember large numbers of characters was blatantly apparent (why I never could finish Game of Thrones), but the gist of it all is The Empire is at war with rebels who are tired of magic only being for the ruling class and subjugating everyone else. The plot of this sword and sorcery epic (clocks in at 550 pages) is finely woven and smartly executed with battles that call back to Lord of the Rings; vivid and exciting. As it is the case with these types of novels, the ending is satisfying yet open and you want to know more.
Over all, this book is a wicked ride and I had a lot of fun reading it. If sword and sorcery fantasy epics are your speed, you will not be disappointed. If there ever is more, I'll be on the lookout for it!
This title will be released on July 7, 2015.
Image Credit: Marvel
New York, NY—June 18th, 2015— They are the few against the many. They can’t ever win. They can’t afford to lose. This July, enter one of Battleworld’s most dangerous areas as blockbuster creators Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader, Young Avengers) and Felipe Andrade (Rocket Raccoon, Figment) along with special guest artist James Stokoe bring you SIEGE #1! Welcome to the Shield, the last line of defense against the hordes to the south of Battleworld. Zombie armies, Ultron robots primed for destruction, and the Annihilation Wave. The Shield is the only thing that keeps them out. To patrol the Shield is to know fear, for your end could come at any moment. To man the Shield is to put your trust in the men and women standing beside you at the edge of the world. And to trust in your leader, because if you patrol the Shield – you answer to Abigail Brand! Brand and her team – Lady Katherine Bishop, Leah of Hel, Leonardo Da Vinci, Miss America Chavez, the Endless Summers and Grimm must stand alone against unstoppable darkness. For if they fail, all is lost. The valiant last stand of the unsung heroes of Battleworld begins this July in SIEGE #1!
SIEGE #1 (MAY150675)
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by FILIPE ANDRADE & JAMES STOKOE
Cover by W. SCOTT FORBES
Variant Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON (MAY150676)
Ant-Sized Variant by BENGAL (MAY150677)
MAOS Variant by JOSHUA BUDICH (MAY150678)
FOC – 06/22/15, On-Sale – 07/15/15
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