conventions
From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.
Arkansas Comic Con 2019 Review
Greetings, Vocal readers. I had a great time at Arkansas Comic Con last weekend. Thousands of people descended at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock for the 2-day event. It was my first time attending this convention and man, did I have the time of my life. Now that I’m back home, I’m here to review this con and share my pros and cons (no pun intended).
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Geeks
NerdinOut Con 2019
Are you looking for a family activity that is not only affordable, but entertaining for all ages? Look no further than Rochester, Minnesota where the Second Annual NerdinOut Con is set to take place with two fun-filled days of pop culture and celebrity appearances.
By JP Summers7 years ago in Geeks
Don't Sleep on QuirkCon!
QuirkCon was probably the best and smallest con I've gone to in a while, and I honestly can't wait to head back next year. Held in Durham, North Carolina from May 31-June 2, QuirkCon is a celebration of black, nerdy and gay cosplayers and creatives. For three days, attendees experienced anime trap music parties, emo karaoke, panels about black music in k-pop and so much more.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
10 Tips for Convention Survival
When people think of sci-fi/fantasy/comic book conventions, they tend to think about the costumes they’re going to wear or the celebrity guests that are going to show up. And that’s perfectly fine. But as with anything in life, there are always tips to ensure that you not only survive the convention, but have a wonderful time in the process.
By Susan Steele7 years ago in Geeks
Yes, You Cannes
With the 72nd Festival de Cannes coming to a close on the French Riviera at the moment, I thought I'd write a guide to the event for those who are thinking of taking part for the first time at some point in the future. Complete with photos from my own trips to the Festival and some helpful tips, this should serve as a handy guide to what can be an overwhelming week or two in the sunshine (with the occasional rain cloud thrown in for good measure!)
By Daniel Lyddon7 years ago in Geeks
NYCC 2018 Chaos
Last month the second most popular convention came around, New York Comic Con (NYCC) had their weekend (Oct. 4-7) for fun and entertainment. The Jacob Javits Center once again didn't disappoint this year. Some faces that took a few years to come to NYCC such as Alex Kingston aka River Song from BBC's Doctor Who, David Tennant aka The Tenth Doctor from BBC's Doctor Who and Bartemius Crouch Junior from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, and Matt Smith aka The Eleventh Doctor from BBC's Doctor Who. The convention also had an old favorite and on Saturday (Oct.6) I experienced the longest intimidating line for this one person's autograph, Jason David Frank aka Tommy Oliver from Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which I took a picture with and got my white ranger limited edition boxed action figure signed.
By Trinity Shadow7 years ago in Geeks
Conjikan 2018
This year’s Conjikan was brilliant. I can’t believe how smoothly everything went, how amazing the rest of the volunteers and the staff were, and how awesome all my new friends are! That’s something I have always loved as a cosplayer. The community is (usually) pretty incredible, and everyone comes together and gets what they need to get done no matter the circumstances. I had such a great time that I’m finding myself struggling to put this all into words, but I would really like to share how fantastic this con was and why you should attend next year.
By Noctis 5057 years ago in Geeks
Comic Con
Everyone and their mothers know about Comic Con. It gets brought up in pop culture a lot with shows like the Big Bang Theory. It is supported by a gigantic community of people. Even if you have been living under a rock, while in the Phoenix or San Diego area, you have to know about Comic Con. It is an amazing way for people who are passionate about different forms of entertainment, such as comics, games, shows, movies, etc., to get together and express themselves. Goods are sold, people dress up, competitions are held, games are played, parties are thrown, and there are panels of people. It really is a paradise for many. You might ask why I am bringing up Comic Con now. Well, I have made it my goal to cosplay this year and it be legit. I'm talking about making it look like I was a professional, or at least try to. Since I've been thinking a lot about this recently, it brought up some old memories I had when I attended in the past.
By Delaney Stidham7 years ago in Geeks
Queen City Anime Convention: Year 2 Recap
Queen City Anime Convention (QCAC), held August 20-23rd, is in their second year as one of Charlotte, NC's most popular anime conventions. Last year—their first year—QCAC was a 1-day convention and had such an amazing turnout that this year the convention expanded to a full 3-days.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
AkaiCon 2018 Recap
AkaiCon held on July 27-29, 2018 in Lebanon, Tennessee, has reached its fifth year as one of Tennessee's best anime conventions. Last year, the up and coming con was held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel and faced issues with not having enough parking and venue space. This isn't necessarily a bad thing for a con—needing more space than anticipated is better than not being able to fill a space. This year AkaiCon moved to the Wilson County Expo Center, a much larger venue with loads of parking and venue space.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Recap
Another Comic-Con has come and gone and we are left with some amazing things to look forward to in the not so distance future for TV and film. Almost 150,000 people flocked to San Diego to be the first to see exclusive content from their favorite TV shows and see new trailers for the most anticipated blockbusters.
By John Walker8 years ago in Geeks
