YouTube seems to be making a big push to become an alternative to Cable Television, as it looks to bolster its original content by supporting partners and bringing in Hollywood talent. As part of this evolution, TV host and nerd Chris Hardwick announced at WonderCon yesterday that his YouTube Channel Nerdist has a whole new line-up of original content starting April. Get the details after the break.
The full schedule for Wondercon 2012 has been released. The event recently moved from its San Fransisco home to the sunny side of southern California. Now Wondercon will be held at the Anahiem Convention Center in Anahiem California next to Disneyland. So of course two MovieViral staff members will be there to attend the event. Don’t have to spend a penny on hotel fees. So here are just some of the events we will most likely be attending at Wondercon. You can check out a full schedule here. Be sure to e-mail or tweet us any event we should be watching for you. Hit the jump to see the full schedule. [Read more...]
Briefly: We don’t get a chance to cover a lot of conventions here at MovieViral, but we have made Comic-Con and WonderCon staple events on our calendar. Next year, WonderCon is temporarily moving to Anaheim, which is right in our backyard, so we’ll be all over it. Tickets for Comic-Con’s little brother started going on sale today, so if you have $20 – $50 to spend, you could see a MovieViral staff member there! If you missed our coverage from last year’s event, click here, and we’ll bring you more news as we get closer to the March 16-18 dates of the convention.
I first learned about zomBcon, the world’s first zombie convention, at WonderCon earlier this year. I was immediately fascinated, especially since some pretty impressive people had been in attendance at last year’s inaugural convention. Just last month was the convention’s second go around, but they are now in need of help to keep going. Learn more after the break.
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We haven’t reported on 5 Gum’s Human Preservation Project viral in a while. The last time we checked in, the third testing facility was getting ready to open. Since then, more mysterious packages have been delivered. Also, during the New York Comic-Con, the Human Preservation Project was present, putting test subjects into their own comic panel. Hit the jump for more. [Read more...]
International phenomenon and best-selling book series, The Millennium Trilogy is being adapted into a series of graphic novels by DC Entertainment’s imprint, Vertigo. The company will work with Steig Larrson’s (author of the Millennium Trilogy) estate and Hedlund Literary Agency to adapt the books. Find out more after the jump. [Read more...]
All That, like many Nickelodeon shows from the 1990’s, has developed an almost cult-like, underground appreciation in the years since it left the silver screen. The sketch comedy show, referred to by many as an “SNL for kids,” was the launching pad for recognizable names in comedy today like Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes. Now, the Comikaze Expo, also known as the Los Angeles Comic-Con, has announced that several members of the cast will come together for the first time ever to discuss their experiences on the show and to interact with fans. Find out more details after the jump.
On Saturday we brought you the highlights of the first part of my conversation with StoryWorld Conference Chair Alison Norrington. After the break, read the highlights from the rest of our talk, including a lot more about the conference itself.
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Briefly: The Internet is abuzz with news that WonderCon, Comic-Con’s little brother, will be held in Anaheim, CA next year while its regular home, the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is undergoing renovations. The convention will be held from March 16-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center, which was one of the potential destinations for Comic-Con when it was thinking about leaving San Diego. Let us know in the comments below what you think of the move. Should it be permanent? With two writers living nearby, MovieViral will all over the event.
Since Disney made Marvel a partner, the studio has gone a long way to assemble some of the greatest heroes known to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After President and Producer of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige walked onto the stage he presented a clip from the upcoming Avengers. So here is a brief description from it. [Read more...]
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