Interview with Amber Benson

Interview with Amber Benson

This year’s New York Comic Con 2014 Otakus and Geeks had the opportunity to interview Ms. Amber Benson as she promotes her upcoming book The Witches of Echo Park, set to be released in January. Ms. Benson, known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is an established writer.

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A Week After New York Comic Con 2014 More Cosplay and Pictures

A Week After New York Comic Con 2014 More Cosplay and Pictures

A week after New York Comic Con 2014 comes a new set of photos from the event. See more cosplays, celebrities, and booth photos from one the biggest comic convention of the year. Be sure to check out the other photo gallery done by BLE Vision and Young Jeohn if you didn’t get the chance.

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Adult Swim Tyrannic Maiden Voyage at New York Comic Con

Adult Swim Tyrannic Maiden Voyage at New York Comic Con

Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans, New York Comic Con was amazing this year. One of the Highlights of the Con, was an Event thrown by Adult Swim on a Yacht. The Tyrannic Maiden Voyage was a  RSVP only event that took fans on a cruise on the Hudson River around New York. Myself, Nice Guy J2P, and Nathaniel Huggins got our invites, boarded the yacht, and had no idea just what a great party this was going to be.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS Debut Trailer

 JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS Debut Trailer

In the new DC Animated movie universe, Aquaman was replaced by Shazam as a founding member of the premiere superhero team - but don't fret, fans, as it was all to serve him getting a feature of his own. Make no mistake, while it says "Justice League" in the title, this is definitely an Aquaman movie.

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BATMAN Gets USPS Stamps in Time for New York Comic Con, 75th Anniversary

BATMAN Gets USPS Stamps in Time for New York Comic Con, 75th Anniversary

He protects Gotham City as the caped crusader. He lends a hand to the Justice League in keeping the whole universe safe. Now, Batman will protect your mail as it travels through the US Postal Service. Yes, Batman stamps are coming on October 9, 2014, in conjunction with this year’s New York Comic Con. The stamps will feature four eras of Batman, from the original 1939 design to the modern day. They’ll be sold in sheets of 20 as Forever stamps priced at the current 49 cents each (but will be usable even as rates rise).

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Interview with Madison Embrey at Marvel Universe LIVE!

Interview with Madison Embrey at Marvel Universe LIVE!

Marvel Universe LIVE! is a full scale incredible stadium show of truly epic proportions. It brings together characters from across the Marvel Universe to save the world from Loki and the immeasurable perilous power of the Tesseract. Performers fly through the air. They are on motorcycles, flipping cars and engaging in incredibly choreographed fight scenes. Travelling to a city near you this is one show you won’t want to miss whether you’re a comic fan or a family ready for an adventure!!

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Cartoon Network's Anything Panel Coming To New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con is closing in and Cartoon Network has announced some of their events. You can check out below.
 
Saturday, OCTOBER 11

SCREENINGS
Halloween Screening Partaay
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1A24
Cartoon Network will also be hosting a Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest. Come watch special Halloween episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows before they air on TV! Bring your A-game and participate in the costume contest with surprise guests judges and prizes for the top winners. Tickets for the autograph signing will be available for pickup at the screening (limited number of tickets available).
AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS
Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Location: 1E05
Come meet some of the amazing Cartoon Network talent following the Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest. Make sure to pick up your tickets to the signing at the screening.
Sunday, OCTOBER 12
PANELS
CN ANYTHING Panel
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Location: The Empire Stage, Hall 1E
Talent:Adventure Time’s Kent Osborne (head of story), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), Jessica DiCicco (voice of Flame Princess), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King); Over the Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale (creator),Melanie Lynskey (voice of Beatrice) and Collin Dean (voice of Greg);Regular Show’s Sam Marin (voice of Pops) and Paula Spence (supervising art director );Uncle Grandpa’s Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve); Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar (creator),Zach Callison (voice of Steven) and Estelle (voice of Garnet); and Clarence’s Spencer Rothbell (head of story and voice of Clarence).
Imagine a super panel where ANYONE from your favorite Cartoon Network series could show up and ANYTHING could happen! Imagine exclusive content and insider info from show creators! Imagine impromptu performances and revelations from the talented cast and crews! Imagine a kitten tickling a pig! Well, imagine no more, friends! For the first time ever, Cartoon Network presents: CN ANYTHING, a panel moderated by comedian Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve, Uncle Grandpa) and featuring tons of special guests and never-before-seen content from your favorite animated comedies plus a sneak peek with the cast and creator of the upcoming mini-seriesOver the Garden Wall

 
 
 

New York Comic Con Unveils Big News From Marvel Television & Animation

Marvel Television and New York Comic Con (NYCC) announced today that fans at this year's NYCC will get to experience the first cast appearance of the upcoming Netflix original series, Marvel's Daredevil. In addition, fans will get an inside look at Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and what’s next for Marvel Animation, with a spotlight on Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

Set and filmed in New York City, it is only fitting that Marvel's Daredevil, which debuts exclusively on Netflix in 2015, be unveiled at NYCC. Jeph Loeb, Marvel's Head of Television, will lead a panel at NYCC on Saturday, October 11 with Marvel’s Daredevil show-runner Steve S. DeKnight and the series' star-studded cast, including Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock / Daredevil). This will be the first time Marvel's Daredevil cast will be assembled publicly to answer your burning questions about the series!

Marvel's Daredevil is part of a partnership between Marvel Television, Netflix and the State of New York with all of the new television series being filmed in the streets of New York City. Filming kicked off with Marvel’s Daredevil and will continue to include series featuring Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Marvel's The Defenders. The alliance marks the largest film or television production project commitment in the history of New York State and will create 3,000 jobs and produce nearly 60 hours of television.

On Friday, October 10, Marvel Television will present a first look at the second season of its popular animated seriesMarvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. before its exciting season premiere on Sunday, October 12 (9:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

Then, fans will experience the world premiere of an all-new episode ofMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., before it debuts on ABC on Tuesday, October 14th, in a panel moderated by Loeb.

“New York City is home to Marvel and some of the greatest fans in the world, so we ensured that Marvel Television brought its biggest panels ever to this NYCC!,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television. “Not only will fans get to experience our incredible partnership with Netflix as we introduce the cast of Marvel’s Daredevil for the first time, but they’ll get to see the world premiere of a new Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode and their first look at the future of all their favorite super heroes courtesy of Marvel Animation”

"New York Comic Con shines a spotlight across pop culture and we're excited this year for a great many things, but there's a special place in the show for pop culture made right here in New York City," said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. "We're honored by Marvel Television's overall commitment and humbled to play host to the cast ofMarvel’s Daredevil. This is an important day for New York Comic Con and New York City."

Specific details on Marvel Television's New York Comic Con events…

Marvel Animation Presents
(Friday, October 10 – 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM)
Jeph Loeb, Marvel's Head of Television, brings you the biggest animation panel in this universe – or any other. Get an exclusive first look at content from Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. season two and the future of Marvel Animation.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(Friday, October 10 – 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM)
Jeph Loeb returns with exciting news and the world premiere of all new episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. before it debuts on ABC!

Marvel's Daredevil, Exclusively on Netflix
(Saturday, October 11 – 5:15 PM – -6:15 PM)
Join the cast of Marvel's Daredevil in their first-ever appearance with show-runner Steve DeKnight and moderator Jeph Loeb to answer questions and reveal secrets from the hotly-anticipated show debuting on Netflix in 2015.

New York Comic Con, taking place on October 9-12 at the Javits Center in New York City, is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television. New York Comic Con's panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators, while screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world. Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. join additional film and television projects coming to New York Comic Con includingThe Walking Dead, Elementary, BIG HERO 6, and TOMORROWLAND.

New York Comic Con Unveils Official Batman Poster

ReedPOP and DC Comics have officially charged award-winning artist, Francis Manapul, known for his work on, The Flash, Justice League, Witchblade and The Necromancer with the epic task of creating the official NYCC poster! The custom design NYC feature takes Batman off the streets of Gotham city and casts his iconic image over amap of the five boroughs — the home of his creation in 1939.

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

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.”