You may have seen the recent Creative Beast Studio’s successful Kickstarter, covered here in October. If you missed the popular campaign, fear not, because a range of Beasts of the …
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With just over two weeks to go to Anime NYC, Peter Tatara is a busy man. The founder of the three-day celebration of Japanese pop culture jokes about taking a break from …
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Anime NYC runs from November 19-21 at New York’s Javits Center (655 W 34th St) in a giant celebration of Japanese Pop Culture. Check out the Anime NYC website for …
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Anime NYC is returning to Jacob K. Javits Convention in Manhattan this year. Attractions include panel discussions with anime directors, producers and actors, exclusive film screenings, cosplay fashion shows and …
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Ever wanted to design your own super hero or villain? Of course you have. Well now you can, using the Online Character Creator at www.dcfandome.com. DC FanDome is a free, …
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With the world in lockdown, Film Festivals have had to adapt and find new ways to showcase new and interesting shorts. Tweetfest, in its sixth year, is no exception and delivered a selection of intriguing films across a few days. To their credit, the organisers, Angela Peters and Chryssanthi Kouri also created a space for filmmakers to come together and experience a Gala night, albeit a slightly different one than usual.
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With the pandemic dragging on, it’s looking less likely that audiences will be back in theatres or venues in great numbers anytime soon, so many are finding new ways to deliver their shows.
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Last week saw the first online version of the Unrestricted View Film Festival, which normally takes place in North London. This year, due to the ongoing COVID situation, rather than cancel, they have tried this new approach, mixing shorts with long form dramas, which were accessible via vimeo. During the festival we caught up with some of the short film programme, and have given a few thoughts below!
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With the recent easing of some aspects of the lockdown, cinemas across the world are beginning to plan their re-opening schedules! In some areas of the US, this has been well underway, but many independent cinemas, and some chains, are still waiting.
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With over 50 short films being screened over three days, Tweetfest, now in its fifth year, continues to provide a great showcase for new films. Like last year, the main bulk of the festival took place at the Hen and Chickens theatre in Highbury & Islington, London, while a third event, the Gala evening took place at the Hackney Picturehouse.
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The Smugglers Three are down a member this week as Ken is off trying to beat Han Solo’s record with the Kessel Run.Topics discussed in this episode include:
1. Deborah …
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RePlay FX: The Razzle-Dazzle, The Splendor, and The Fringe
Of the fandom conventions in Pittsburgh, RePlay FX is fast becoming my favorite. While I may be biased, having …
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