I saw this article tweeted by several people this morning, detailing one writer’s thoughts about how “The Big Bang Theory” doesn’t laugh with nerds and geeks but rather at them. Go ahead and read it, then come back here to register your vote: So, is this article on target? Does TBBT celebrate geekdom or does it laugh at us? Give ASM your thoughts in this poll.
Continue readingWizard World Ohio Comic Con Adds Sir Patrick Stewart and John De Lancie
Sir Patrick Stewart, John De Lancie Added To Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Celebrity Guest List, Sept. 28-30 Legendary Actor, Fellow ‘Star Trek’ Franchise Actor Join Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dean Cain As Headliners At Greater Columbus Convention Center NEW YORK and COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 10, 2012 – Patrick Stewart, known to millions of fans as “Captain Jean-Luc Picard” on the television series “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and “Professor Charles Xavier” in the X-Men film series, and “Star Trek” franchise standout John de Lancie (“Q”) will attend Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Wizard World, Inc.
Continue readingWizard World To Debut Oregon Comic Con, February 22-24, 2013, In Portland
‘Boondock Saints’ Stars Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery, David Della Rocco, Superstar Artist Greg Horn First Guests Announced for Premiere Wizard World Event At Oregon Convention Center NEW YORK and PORTLAND, Ore., September 6, 2012 – Wizard World, Inc. (PK.WIZD) today announced the latest addition to its schedule of pop culture conventions as Wizard World Oregon Comic Con will debut, February 22-24, 2013, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The trio of Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, who starred in the cult classic The Boondock Saints, and superstar artist Greg Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the
Continue readingPress Release: Star Wars, Star Trek Clubs, DeLorean Time Machine Add Excitement To Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 28-30
Star Wars, Star Trek Clubs, DeLorean Time Machine Add Excitement To Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 28-30 501st Legion, Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club, USS Asgard, Columbus, Lagrange Among Fan Groups To Appear At Greater Columbus Convention Center NEW YORK and COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 5, 2012 – Celebrities, artists and exhibitors aren’t the only attractions at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con. Fan organizations professing their affinity for “Star Trek,” Star Wars and other pop culture standards will be roaming the floor at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, September 28-30. Attendees can also check out the DeLorean Time Machine as
Continue readingHasbro News: Transformers Prime – First Edition Availability
Howdy, Transformers fans! Justin from Hunter PR sent over this E-mail regarding where you’ll be able to buy Transformers Prime – First Edition toys. Read on after the jump!
Continue readingIn the Gallery – Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration VI Reveals
Hasbro sent over press pics from the Star Wars Celebration VI reveals. The Mara Jade sculpt is really nice (save for the wrong lightsaber), the Ceremonial Luke actually looks like Mark Hamill, Biggs, R8, the Commander Cody and the Jet Pack trooper also look great. Take a gander! http://www.asmzine.com/gallery/toys/press-images/hasbro/star-wars/celebration-vi-reveals/index.html
Continue readingStar Wars: Detours — Eh.
So, the big Super Secret Panel at Star Wars Celebration VI the past two days was about the new “Star Wars: Detours” animated comedy series from Seth Green and the folks behind “Robot Chicken.” Check it out after the jump.
Continue readingWizard World Chicago Comic Con 2012: Star Trek Costumes and Props
The Lounge at Chicago Comic Con 2012 was a very popular spot. It provided space to sit down, relax, charge up your phone/tablet/computer — and to look at some awesome Star Trek props! They had items representing nearly every era of Trek; in fact, I think the only eras missing were the 2009 movie and the animated series, although representing a prop from an animated series would be somewhat tricky…. Take a look at the cool items on display in our gallery below!
Continue readingWizard World Austin Comic Con: Celebrity and Artist Announcements!
First U.S. ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ 25-Year Reunion, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Featured At 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con Patrick Stewart Leads Seven ‘TNG’ Stars, Plus Dean Cain, Anthony Michael Hall, James Marsters, Boondock Saints Trio, Dozens of Top Creators At Austin Convention Center, October 26-28 NEW YORK and AUSTIN, August 15, 2012 – Seven stars of the popular series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” will gather for their first 25-year U.S. reunion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. All seven of the main stars are scheduled to
Continue readingWizard World Chicago Comic Con 2012: Kotobukiya Booth
The fine folks at Kotobukya had a booth at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this year. We ventured over to drool over — well, okay, not over, technically — their wares. We already have their awesome Danger Room Gambit on display in our living room, and any of these fine statues would make a great addition to your household. Take a look!
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