New York’s Big Apple Comic Con Celebrates the Holiday Season Through Its Third Annual Christmas Con Preview by Brad Balfour What would make this holiday season the best ever? Well, besides winning a billion-dollar lottery or having a secure garage for your new Lamborghini, it could be by finding some incredibly rare collectible. And, if … Continue reading
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Anime In the City – It’s a Sensation
Anime In the City – It’s a Sensation by Jordan Wagner It seems that nothing can stand in the way of people who are passionate about something. No distance is too long, and no risk is too large. Over the past three years of the pandemic, people have grown very passionate about various things, but … Continue reading
Visiting Banksyland
Visiting Banksyland Known for his pseudonymous street art, Banksy’s pieces began popping up in the 1990s in England. The majority of his work depicts both social and political commentary, which has been moving viewers since the anonymous artists’ origin. Banksy is widely known for the shredding of his piece “Girl With Balloon” at a live … Continue reading
Hanging Out With the Boys (and Girls) of Summer
Hanging Out With the Boys (and Girls) of Summer by Kayla Marra After three years, the Boys of Summer Tour is finally back with some old, as well as new faces. From July 12th to August 10th, you can catch your favorite creators and artists on the tour, coming to a city near you in … Continue reading
Brian O’Halloran Was Not Even Supposed to be Here Today
Brian O’Halloran Was Not Even Supposed to be Here Today By Jay S. Jacobs “I’m not even supposed to be here today!” With that frustrated complaint, small New Jersey convenience store clerk Dante Hicks – and Brian O’Halloran, the actor who played him – tried to deal with the longest day of his life. It … Continue reading
Riverdale Panel Recap: Paley Fest 2022!
Riverdale Panel Recap: Paley Fest 2022! Fans gathered at the Dolby Theater on April 9 for a special screening of Riverdale, based on the Archie Comics, for Paley Fest 2022. Showing a new episode at the event, the plot moved across various subjects of superpowers, witchcraft, and gangs. More excitingly, the cast gathered after the … Continue reading
Emily In Paris Panel Recap: Paley Fest 2022!
Emily In Paris Panel Recap: Paley Fest 2022! The closing panel for Paley Fest 2022, Emily In Paris, was moderated by Janine Rubinstein, the host of the “People Everyday podcast. The panel featured creator Darren Star, series director Andrew Flemming, stars Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Camille Razat (Camille), … Continue reading
Sitting in on Hulu’s Woke Panel at WonderCon 2022!
Sitting in on Hulu’s Woke Panel at WonderCon 2022! Hulu’s hit show Woke is on its second season. It follows an African American cartoonist on the verge of mainstream success, when an unexpected event changes his life; with a fresh outlook on the world, Keef must navigate the new voices and ideas that confront and challenge him. … Continue reading
MoCCA Arts Festival 2022 Returns – Now In The Metropolitan Pavilion
MoCCA Arts Festival 2022 Returns – Now In The Metropolitan Pavilion by Brad Balfour The Society of Illustrators welcomes back audiences to the 2022 MoCCA Arts Festival in celebration of top comic, cartoon and illustration artists from around the world. Featuring work by over 500 creators the weekend will also include live lectures, panels, and … Continue reading
Wherefore Art Show? Los Angeles.
Wherefore Art Show? Los Angeles. Every year, the LA Art Show makes its debut at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Despite the pandemic, this year was no different, safely bringing art admirers together to view 120 galleries in a space of over 180,000 square feet. Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 15% of all ticket … Continue reading