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In sunny San Diego, a chance to “cool off” is always welcome and that is just what Paramount+ provided to San Diego Comic Con attendees this year at their appropriately titled “The Lodge” offsite. Designed as a one-stop shop for visitors to interact with the streamer’s shows, this expansive setup provided snacks, drinks, and activities guaranteed to thrill any television fan. Upon entry, anyone lucky enough to reserve a time slot was provided with a “lift pass” plus two drink

San Diego Comic Con is back! After two years of virtual conventions, SDCC is back in person to welcome over 100,000 people to San Diego. Beginning this Wednesday, the convention will play host to an assortment of amazing panels, exciting off-site activations, and countless opportunities for fans and celebrities to share their passions. While there so many fantastic activities to choose from, here are some of the must-attend panels at this year’s SDCC: 1. Disability Representa

At this year’s New York Comic Con, there were some truly incredible cosplayers. Here are 8 of my favorites. This fantastic couples cosplay of Wanda and Vision from WandaVision This black and white Wanda from WandaVision This creative group cosplay from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Fire Nation represent! ( Avatar: The Last Airbender ) Bringing the Steve Buscemi meme to life Tiana and Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog This creepy Batman Who Laughs from Earth -2

One of the best parts about attending a comic con is that you never know what new piece of information you might learn while you are there. While traditionally comic cons have hosted panels solely focused on television shows, comic books, video games, and films, there has been a clear trend at recent conventions of incorporating panels focusing on other areas of interest for attendees. One such area is wellness. At this year’s New York Comic Con, I attended a panel titled “We

Looking for the latest figure to add to your collection of kaijus? Well, look no further than Mezco Toys’ latest offering, the Ultimate Godzilla figure. Currently available for preorder, Ultimate Godzilla measures 3 feet from teeth to tall and stands an impressive 18 inches tall. With unique features including a movable jaw and a tail with an internal skeleton armature, Ultimate Godzilla can rule your collection like the King of Monsters that he is. Ultimate Godzilla can feat

Missing your normal summer con experiences? Well, Nerdist House 2020 is here to bring the convention a little closer to home this year. Nerdist House 2020 officially kicks off at 10 am PT tomorrow (Saturday, July 11, 2020). Some of the exciting events include: Hannibal: A Delicious Reunion (10:00 – 11:00 am PT) where the cast and crew of the beloved series will reunite on your screen for one hour only! Attendees include creator Bryan Fuller , Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal Lecte

Looking for a way to show off your intergalactic pride in the most stylish way while also protecting your eyes from the sun? DIFF Eyewear has you covered. This week, DIFF Eyewear released its Star Wars collection and the Force is strong with this one . The collection celebrates the iconic film series with glasses and vanity cases inspired by characters including Darth Vader , C-3PO , Boba Fett , Princess Leia , and R2-D2 . All sunglasses are available in polarized lens

As a composer, producer, remixer, and keyboardist, Mac Quayle has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique musical stylings and innovative arrangements. Best known for his work on recent Ryan Murphy productions, such as Feud: Bette and Joan , American Horror Story , and Scream Queens , as well as the USA Network series Mr. Robot , Quayle has worked tirelessly to establish himself as one of the prominent composers in the modern television landscape. It is this dedication

While San Diego Comic Con officially occurs within the convention center, there are always a variety of enticing activities in the surrounding Gaslamp Quarter. This year, animation studio LAIKA encouraged guests, both with and without convention badges, to visit their pop-up shop and learn more about the intense creative process required for each of their films. Although interested attendees were required to wait in line prior to entering the facility, the staff ensured that

Over the past 20 years, the name Butch Hartman has become synonymous with imaginative childhoods and adventurous adolescence. Since 1997, Hartman has amused viewers with his television creations, including The Fairly Oddparents and Danny Phantom . In addition to being an animator, writer, director, producer, and actor, Hartman is also the creator of the video network, Noog Network, as well as the founder of the non-profit organization, Hartman House. During last weekend’s Sa

From the Bahamas in the 18th century to Los Angeles in a near-dystopian future, actor Sean Cameron Michael has seen it all. Since beginning his career in South African theater as a child, Michael has had the opportunity to showcase his acting range in a diverse set of roles including Richard Guthrie on Black Sails and Grigory Krukov on Shooter . For his role as the smuggler Guthrie, he was considered for an Emmy and a SAG award. He most recently has taken on the role of Old

For most people, the idea of owning a prop from a beloved movie is simply a dream. For Desi DosSantos, it’s part of his daily routine. From his first memorabilia purchase of a hoverboard from Back to the Future , DosSantos has grown his collection over the past two decades and transformed his individual hobby into a successful business. His online company, ScreenUsed , has become an industry leader in the field of original film and television production memorabilia sales. Pas

Wonder Woman fans unite! Last weekend, admirers of the beloved superhero gathered together to celebrate all things Diana Prince at the annual Wondercon convention in Anaheim, California. The three-day event was filled with exciting reveals and activities, including a display of the iconic outfit worn in Wonder Woman and giveaways of the film’s poster. Cosplay enthusiasts also had the opportunity to participate in a meetup, where director Patty Jenkins took photos with the s

Fighting, shopping, and lots of drinking: just another day in the lives of the Hotwives. On Monday, August 10, the cast of the Hulu television series The Hotwives of Las Vegas gathered together at the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles, California to screen the first two episodes of the new season for friends and family. Parodying the antics of the Real Housewives franchise, the series first focused on a group of women living in Orlando with over-the-top drama. This se

The Topps Company has been a fan favorite for over fifty years, well known for their production of both sport and pop culture trading cards. While this remains a profitable market for the company and brings them new customers daily, Topps has capitalized on the ever more popular digitalization of physical collectibles. From comic books to CDs, there has been a consistent growth in the movement of desired products from the material and palpable to the digital and intangible. T

Since 2005, Bif Bang Pow! has sold contemporary toys and collectibles to fans around the world. Based on licensed properties, the company makes everything a pop culture fan could need from action figures and prop replicas to totes and bobbleheads. At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, attendees could find the company’s products at the Entertainment Earth booth. During the convention, Jason Lenzi, the company’s co-founder, spoke to Blast Magazine about Bif Bang Pow!’s success an

After 16 years, Spongebob Squarepants is still making viewers laugh with as much enthusiasm as it did when the show aired in 1999. At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, the series’ lead characters joined together for a panel to preview a new episode titled “Lost in Bikini Bottom” and to perform a table read of the fan-favorite episode “Idiot Box.” Following the events inside the convention center, Bill Fagerbakke, who voices Patrick Star, and Tom Kenny, the voice of Spongebob