You can’t say we won’t be prepared when the zombie apocalypse hits. In recent months, we have reported on a number of immersive zombie-related activities for those interested, from a zombie camp in Oregon to a Dawn of the Dead-style simulation event in a shopping mall. Now, you can further test your zombie decision-making skills thanks to the new ZDAY Survival Simulator app that has just been released. Hit the jump for more details.
Just like that, C2E2 is over. I had a great time. The atmosphere was tremendous, with everyone having a great time geeking out in their own way. Like most conventions, there simply is not enough time to see and do everything you would like, and that certainly proved to be the case for me. I found myself spending most of my time on the show floor, following the events in the Marvel and DC Comics exhibits, as well as touring the show’s massive artist alley. Unfortunately, that meant missing out on some big panels, including one with The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun and Lauren Cohan. For a show that is still relatively young, I expect C2E2 to continue to grow over the coming years and establish itself as one of the country’s biggest conventions. Until then, hit the jump to check out some pictures I took from the show floor.
One would think with The Dark Knight Rises hitting theaters in a few months, DC Comics would pull out all the stops to capitalize on what is arguably the most anticipated film of all time. While Marvel was proudly pushing their film properties at their C2E2 booth by handing out Avengers posters and allowing fans to pose with a faux Captain America shield, the DC Comics area of the convention was almost void of a Dark Knight presence. Instead, the comic giant opted to focus on “Before Watchmen,” a series of prequel comics looking at the lives of the main Watchmen characters. It is a controversial endeavor, but nonetheless has the comic book world intrigued, and it had me intrigued for the way viral marketing is being used to promote it. Hit the jump to learn more.
As one of the site’s resident Chicagoans, I am fortunate enough to attend the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) at McCormick Place with relative ease. Since it first launched in 2010, C2E2 has sought to provide the Midwest with a taste of pop culture the way the San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic-Con cater to our country’s coasts. While not nearly as big of a show, C2E2 still draws attention because it brings the likes of Marvel and DC Comics to the Windy City, along with some fairly high profile celebrities and panels.
Our coverage begins with photos from one of the convention’s biggest draws: Profiles in History’s Captain America: The First Avenger auction. Hit the jump to learn more about the auction and see photos of the items currently on display on the C2E2 floor!
The Walking Dead is riding high after a couple of jaw-dropping episodes and what promises to be an exciting and pulse-pounding season finale. Seeking to capitalize on its popularity further, AMC has announced the creation of a Walking Dead-themed social game on Facebook. Grounded in the world of the show, the game leverages the best aspects of the social network to offer a truly immersive experience for fans. Hit the jump for more details.
With Community off the air and The Office laboring to expel any remaining humor it has left, Parks and Recreation has become the unquestioned top comedy at NBC. With the network’s history of offering great viral websites in conjunction with their comedies’ storylines, it is no surprise Parks and Recreation has a viral presence. With season four’s overarching story line being Leslie Knope’s campaign for Pawnee city council, the official Leslie Knope campaign page has emerged as the main source of content for fans. Check out the site for yourself after the jump.
Last night, while watching the premiere of the newest episode of The Walking Dead, I saw a frighteningly awesome commercial for a zombie themed 5K obstacle run coming to Indianapolis. Called Run For Your Lives, it’s an immersive experience that combines the cardio fun of a 5K race with the thrills of avoiding walkers (or lamebrains, however you prefer) in a post-apocalyptic world run by zombies. Hit the jump to see the commercial and for more details about the race, including where else they will be held around the country.
Hot on the heels of our recent discovery that Portland-based camping and survival organization, Trackers Earth, will be offering a Hellboy and B.P.R.D. themed training camp for children this summer is the realization that they will also offer Zombie Survival Training for individuals of all ages. That’s right, buy your plane ticket and get ready for a trip to Oregon, because you can soon learn how to prepare yourself for when the apocalypse hits. Find out more after the jump.
I never enjoyed going to camp as a kid, but that may have been because my town never offered Hellboy camp. Dark Horse Comics and Portland-based camping and outdoor organization, Trackers Earth, have partnered to offer the B.P.R.D. Training Camp, based off the popular comic book and film character Hellboy. While the camps are only available for youngsters under the age of 18, you can think about how your childhood could have turned out differently by checking out the details after the jump.
Last month saw the release of trailers for three of the biggest movies of 2012: The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and Prometheus. Premiering just days apart from each other, the trailers were all well received with large amounts of fanfare and recognition, in-part because they represented new installments to existing, beloved franchises. UK based social media agency Way To Blue tracked each film’s buzz on Twitter and other online platforms throughout the month of December, and this week released their results. You may be surprised. Hit the jump for more.
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