Mondo Disney Show Recap!

On March 7th, the Mondo Gallery in Austin, TX featured a fantastic exhibition of classic and modern Disney films captured brilliantly by some of today’s top pop culture print artists! With fans waiting in line as early as Tuesday afternoon, over 300 fanatic fans showed up to take part in this amazing show. While the show may be closing, the remaining prints will go on sale tomorrow at the Mondo Tees website! And now, here are some pictures showing off the gorgeous artwork!

 

Nothing’s Impossible, the title of Mondo’s Disney show!

 

The line of chairs that stayed outside for days prior to the show.

 

Aaron Horkey’s Ratatouille regular and variant prints!

 

Olly Moss’ Jungle Book!

 

Brandon Holt’s Jungle Book stole the show!

 

Martin Ansin’s Beauty and the Beast regular and variant editions!

 

Kevin Tong’s Up and Wall-E prints!

 

Jason Edmiston’s beautiful trio of villain paintings gracing the walls of the Mondo gallery.

 

Phantom City Collective’s The Skeleton Dance print!

 

Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Cauldron print!

 

JC Richard’s Peter Pan, Tiny Kitten Teeth’s 101 Dalmatians, Rich Kelly’s The Sword in the Stone, and Dave Perillo’s Winnie the Pooh!

 

Finding Nemo, one of Tom Whalen’s 4 prints for the Disney show!

 

Ken Taylor’s Alice in Wonderland in sandwiched between 2 more Tom Whalen prints. Don’t miss these on tomorrow’s online drop!

Talent Lineup Revealed for the 31st Annual Paleyfest!

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, FEBRUARY 12, 2014– The Paley Center for Media today announced the full lineup of special guest panelists scheduled to appear forthe 31^st annual ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST: The William S. Paley Television Festival, which will take place March 13-28, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.

The annual two week event will host more than 200 of the hottest stars and creative talents in media and will feature two reunion events: a 10^th anniversary Lost reunion on March 16 and a Veronica Mars series reunion (the day prior to the March 14 nationwide release of the series-inspired movie), as well as honor standout series including Orange Is the New Black, How I Met Your Mother Farewell, Pretty Little Liars, Parks and Recreation, Sleepy Hollow, Mad Men, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Masters of Sex, The Mindy Project, Community, Veep, and American Horror Story: Coven.

The full PALEYFEST 2014 panelist lineup is as follows (panelists to appear schedule permitting), plus additional panelists to be announced:

Thursday, March 13, 2014: Opening Night Presentation:Veronica Mars (7:00 pm)

Moderator: Alan Sepinwall, Television Critic, HitFix.com

Rob Thomas, Creator & Executive Producer

Kristen Bell, “Veronica Mars”

Jason Dohring, “Logan Echolls”

Enrico Colantoni, “Keith Mars”

Chris Lowell, “Stosh ‘Piz’ Piznarski”

Ryan Hansen, “Dick Casablancas”           

Percy Daggs III, “Wallace Fennel”

Additional panelists to be announced.

Friday, March 14, 2014,Orange Is the New Black (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Taylor Schilling, “Piper Chapman”

Jason Biggs, “Larry Bloom”

Laura Prepon,”Alex Vause”

Natasha Lyonne, “Nicky Nichols”

Kate Mulgrew, “Galina ‘Red’ Reznikov”

Danielle Brooks, “Tasha ‘Taystee’ Jefferson”

Uzo Aduba, “Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren”

Taryn Manning, “Tiffany ‘Pennsatucky’ Doggett”

Yael Stone, “Lorna Morello”

Laverne Cox, “Sophia Burset”

Michael Harney, “Sam Healy”

Lorraine Toussaint, “Vee”

Jenji Kohan, Creator & Executive Producer

Saturday, March 15, 2014,How I Met Your Mother Series Farewell

Moderator: TBA

Carter Bays, Creator & Executive Producer

Craig Thomas, Creator & Executive Producer

Pamela Fryman, Executive Producer

Josh Radnor, “Ted Mosby”

Alyson Hannigan, “Lily Aldrin”

Cobie Smulders, “Robin Scherbatsky”

Cristin Milioti, “The Mother”

Additional panelists to be announced.

Sunday, March 16, 2014:Pretty Little Liars (1:00 pm)

Moderator: Damian Holbrook, Senior Writer, TV Guide Magazine

Lucy Hale, “Aria Montgomery”

Troian Bellisario, “Spencer Hastings”

Shay Mitchell, “Emily Fields,

Sasha Pieterse, “Alison DiLaurentis”

Ian Harding, “Ezra Fitz”

Janel Parrish, “Mona Vanderwaal”

Keegan Allen, “Toby Cavanaugh”

I. Marlene King, Executive Producer

Oliver Goldstick, Executive Producer

Joseph Dougherty, Executive Producer

Sunday, March 16, 2014:Lost 10^th Anniversary Reunion

Moderator: TBA

Josh Holloway, “James ‘Sawyer’ Ford”

Daniel Dae Kim, “Jin Kwon”

Yunjin Kim, “Sun Kwon”

Jorge Garcia, “Hugo ‘Hurley’ Reyes”

Emilie de Ravin, “Claire Littleton”

Ian Somerhalder, “Boone Carlyle”

Nestor Carbonell, “Richard Alpert”

Henry Ian Cusick, “Desmond Hume”

Malcolm David Kelley, “Walt Lloyd”

Damon Lindelof, Executive Producer

Carlton Cuse, Executive Producer

Additional panelists to be announced.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014: Parks and Recreation (7:00 pm)

Moderator: Kristin Dos Santos, Reporter, E! News and E! Online

Amy Poehler, “Leslie Knope”

Adam Scott, “Ben Wyatt”

Aubrey Plaza, “April Ludgate”

Chris Pratt, “Andy Dwyer”

Retta, “Donna Meagle”

Jim O’Heir, “Larry Gengurch”

Greg Daniels, Creator & Executive Producer

Michael Schur, Creator & Executive Producer

Wednesday, March 19, 2014: Sleepy Hollow (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer

Roberto Orci, Executive Producer

Len Wiseman, Executive Producer

Mark Goffman, Executive Producer

Heather Kadin, Executive Producer

Ken Olin, Executive Producer

Tom Mison, “Ichabod Crane”

Nicole Beharie, “Lt. Abbie Mills”

Orlando Jones, “Capt. Frank Irving”

Katia Winter, “Katrina Crane”

Additional panelists to be announced.

Friday, March 21, 2014: Mad Men (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Jon Hamm, “Don Draper”

January Jones, “Betty Francis”

Elisabeth Moss, “Peggy Olson”

Vincent Kartheiser, “Pete Campbell”

Christina Hendricks, “Joan Harris”

John Slattery, “Roger Sterling”

Kiernan Shipka, “Sally Draper”              

Additional panelists to be announced.

Saturday, March 22, 2014: The Vampire Diaries & The Originals (7:00 pm)

The Vampire Diaries: Moderator, Kristin Dos Santos, Reporter, E! News & E! Online

Nina Dobrev, “Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce”

Paul Wesley, “Stefan Salvatore”

Ian Somerhalder, “Damon Salvatore”

Julie Plec, Executive Producer

Caroline Dries, Executive Producer

The Originals: Moderator: Jarett Wieselman, Senior Editor, BuzzFeed

Joseph Morgan, “Klaus Mikaelson”

Daniel Gillies, “Elijah Mikaelson”

Phoebe Tonkin, “Hayley”

Charles Michael Davis, “Marcel Gerard”

Leah Pipes, “Camille O’Connell”

Danielle Campbell, “Davina”

Julie Plec, Creator & Executive Producer

Michael Narducci, Coexecutive Producer

Sunday, March 23, 2014: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA            

Clark Gregg, “Phil Coulson”

Ming-Na Wen, “Melinda May”

Brett Dalton, “Grant Ward”

Chloe Bennett, “Skye”

Elizabeth Henstridge, “Jemma Simmons”

Iain De Caestecker, “Leo Fitz”

Jed Whedon, Executive Producer

Maurissa Tancharoen, Executive Producer

Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer

Jeffrey Bell, Executive Producer

Monday, March 24, 2014: Masters of Sex (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Michael Sheen, “Dr. William Masters”

Lizzy Caplan, “Virginia Johnson”

Caitlin FitzGerald, “Libby Masters”

Teddy Sears, “Dr. Austin Langham”

Michelle Ashford, Executive Producer

Sarah Timberman, Executive Producer

Additional panelists to be announced.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014: The Mindy Project (7:00 pm)

Moderator: Jarett Wieselman, Senior Editor, Entertainment, BuzzFeed.com

Mindy Kaling , “Mindy Lahiri“ & Executive Producer

Chris Messina, “Danny Castellano”

Ed Weeks, “Jeremy Reed”

Ike Barinholtz, “Morgan Tookers” & Co-producer

Zoe Jarman, “Betsy Putch”

Beth Grant, “Beverly Janoszewski”

Xosha Roquemore, “Tamra Webb”

Adam Pally, “Peter Prentice”

Matt Warburton, Executive Producer

Wednesday, March 26: Community (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Joel McHale: “Jeff Winger”

Gillian Jacobs: “Britta Perry”

Yvette Nicole Brown: “Shirley Bennett”

Danny Pudi: “Abed Nadir”

Alison Brie: “Annie Edison”

Ken Jeong, “Ben Chang”

Jim Rash: “Dean Pelton”

Dan Harmon, Executive Producer

Chris McKenna, Executive Producer

Thursday, March 27, 2014: Veep (7:00 pm)

Moderator: TBA

Armando Iannucci, Executive Producer, Director, Writer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Selina Meyer” & Producer

Tony Hale, “Gary Walsh”

Anna Chlumsky, “Amy Brookheimer”

Reid Scott, “Dan Egan”

Matt Walsh, “Mike McLintock”

Timothy Simons, ”Jonah Ryan”

Sufe Bradshaw, “Sue Wilson”

Kevin Dunn, “Ben Cafferty”

Gary Cole, “Kent Davison”

Friday, March 28, 2014: Closing Night Presentation-American Horror Story: Coven

Moderator: TBA

Ryan Murphy, Creator & Executive Producer

Brad Falchuk, Creator & Executive Producer

Dante Di Loreto, Executive Producer

Tim Minear, Executive Producer

Sarah Paulson, “Cordelia Goode”

Evan Peters, “Kyle Spencer”

Frances Conroy, “Myrtle Snow”

Lily Rabe, “Misty Day”

Emma Roberts, “Madison Montgomery”

Denis O’Hare, “Spalding”

Angela Bassett, “Marie Laveau”

Gabourey Sidibe, ‘Queenie”

Jamie Brewer, “Nan”

Additional panelists to be announced.

About The Paley Center for Media:

The Paley Center for Media seeks to preserve the past, illuminate the present, and envision the future through the lens of media. With the nation’s foremost public archive of television, radio, and Internet programming, the Paley Center produces programs and forums for the public, industry professionals, thought leaders, and the creative community to explore the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and share news and entertainment. In an era of unprecedented change, the Paley Center advances the understanding of media and its impact on our lives. The Paley Center for Media was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.

About the Citi Private Pass Program:

Through the Citi Private Pass program, Citi cardmembers enjoy access to more than 10,000 events each year across music, sports, dining, comedy and family entertainment. These experiences range from preferred tickets and early access to top concert tours and sporting events to curated special events such as youth clinics with sports heroes, and VIP concert experiences including pre-show performances and Q&A.

Justice League: War Premiere in NYC Tonight!

31st Annual Paleyfest Full Lineup Announced!

Press Release- The Paley Center for Media today announced the full lineup of honorees for their 31^st annual ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST: The William S. Paley Television Festival, marking the biggest festival to date. Citi is the Official Card of PALEYFEST 2014, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland, March 13-28, 2014. The latest events to join the lineup include aLost: 10^th Anniversary Reunion, Orange Is the New Black,How I Met Your Mother, Parks and Recreation, Sleepy Hollow,Mad Men, The Vampire Diaries & The Originals (which will be celebrated in a joint two-panel event featuring both series),Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Masters of Sex, The Mindy Project,Community (back for an unprecedented 5^th session due to popular demand), andVeep. These series will join previously announced honorees: Veronica Mars, the PALEYFEST opening night presentation, Pretty Little Liars, and American Horror Story: Coven, which will close out the two-week celebration of great TV.

“With this amazing mix of new shows, returning favorites, and two high-profile cast reunions,PALEYFEST 2014 will be a must-attend event for TV fans who attend every year from all over the world,” said Pat Mitchell, the president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media, “The caliber of talent participating in PALEYFEST this year is absolutely unrivaled in the industry and we hope fans will not only have a great time interacting with the casts and creators, but will also learn about how their favorite shows get made.”

The full schedule is as follows:

Thursday, March 13: Opening Night Presentation:Veronica Mars Reunion (7:00 pm)

Friday, March 14: Orange Is the New Black (7:00 pm)

Saturday, March 15: How I Met Your Mother Farewell (7:00 pm)

Sunday, March 16: Pretty Little Liars (1:00 pm Matinee Presentation)

Sunday, March 16: Lost: 10^th Anniversary Reunion (7:00 pm)

Tuesday, March 18: Parks and Recreation (7:00 pm)

Wednesday, March 19: Sleepy Hollow (7:00 pm)

Friday, March 21: Mad Men (7:00 pm)

Saturday, March 22: The Vampire Diaries & The Originals  (7:00 pm)

Sunday, March 23: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1:00 pm Matinee Presentation)

Monday, March 24: Masters of Sex (7:00 pm)

Tuesday, March 25: The Mindy Project  (7:00 pm)

Wednesday, March 26:Community (7:00 pm)

Thursday, March 27:Veep (7:00 pm)

Friday, March 28: Closing Night Presentation:  American Horror Story:Coven (7:00 pm)

Citi is the Official Card ofPALEYFEST and Citi cardmembers have special presale access to PALEYFEST events. Additional details can be found at www.citiprivatepass.com.

“Citi cardmembers have a real affinity for entertainment, and we are focused on delivering the ultimate experiences for fans,” said Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Entertainment Marketing, Citi. “We look forward to providing Citi cardmembers early access to tickets for this terrific festival, which will celebrate some of the most loved programs and provide unique opportunities to see their favorite stars off-screen and in person.”

PaleyFest.org, the Festival’s official website, will continue to serve as the destination for ongoing PaleyFest announcements, and the portal to content including photos and video clips from Festival events both current and classic, Festival merchandise, and ticket sales. Special PaleyFest 2014 multievent ticket passes will go on sale to Paley Center members on Saturday, January 11, and to the general public on Monday, January 13. Individual event tickets will go on sale to Paley Center Supporting Members on Thursday, January 16, to general members on the 17^th, and to the public on Sunday, January 19 via www.paleyfest.org and the Festival’s ticket provider: www.ticketmaster.com, and at (800) 745-3000. Tickets will also be available at the Dolby Theatre box office during the theater’s regular business hours.  Fans are invited to follow @paleycenter and #PaleyFest on Twitter for immediate announcements and live tweeting from the events.

Long Beach Comic Con 2013 Con Report!

On November 23-24th, 2013, the Long Beach Convention Center was home to the 5th annual Long Beach Comic and Horror Con! Usually held around Halloween, this show was pushed back to late November, making this one of the final comic cons of 2013! In addition to the date change, they also got rid of the Friday evening show and I believe it was the right call. Saturday was booming, with lines going out the door and a steady flow of patrons all day long! Sunday slowed down quite a bit and while still a lot of foot traffic, not enough spending.

With the usual talent of comic creators attending Long Beach, including mainstays of LBCC Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Whilce Portacio, Tim Bradstreet, and Todd Nauck, joined by special guests Gene Ha, Carlos D’Anda, Marc Silvestri, Mark Texeira, Art Thibert, Andrew Robinson, Mark Waid, and several other awesome comic talent, LBCC did close out the 2013 con year nicely.

While Comic Cons seem to be growing every year, it seems harder and harder for each show to bring something new. I did love the fact that there was an awesome car display in the front of some of the most famous cars in pop culture, along with a lot of retailers in prominent display at the show. One thing also appreciated was that comics were far more emphasized than pop culture stars, and that’s one thing I always do appreciate at LBCC. Hopefully next year, they’ll bring over the bigger hitters in comics to really close the year with a bang. Star power does draw more crowds, and I for one would love to see LBCC thrive and succeed for the next 5 years and beyond. And now, onto some photos!

A line forms inside the convention hall on Saturday morning.

 

 

Artist Alley is bustling in the morning.

 

 

An awesome array of pop culture cars. But it’s not complete without…

 

 

The Batmobile. Chicks dig the Batmobile.

 

 

Gene Ha and his awesome banner graces LBCC.

 

 

Amanda Conner signs her Harley Quinn for eager fans.

 

 

Mark Waid signing for eager fans.

 

 

Mark Texeira signing comics for fans.

 

 

Todd Nauck’s list is currently closed.

 

 

Richard Friend showing off his portfolio to customers.

 

 

Alex Sinclair working on a commission at LBCC!

 

 

Tim Bradstreet sketching for fans.

 

 

Andrew Robinson selling the graphic novel of 2013, The Fifth Beatle!

 

 

Carlos D’Anda wants you to buy his art!

 

And now, onto some cosplayers!

 

A new meaning to the term robot chicken.

 

 

Iron Man and Tony Stark gracing the hall floor.

 

 

Why so serious?

 

 

Black Cat crosses your path!

 

 

I asked why they were at LBCC, but they said I needed level 7 clearance.

 

Power Girl flexing her muscles!

 

 

This kid is making me go crazy!

 

 

I am worthy of Mjolnir!

 

 

Kid cosplayers are so darned cute!

 

 

Pull my finger.

 

 

Best costume of the show!

 

 

Lance Henriksen is greeted by a friendly alien. Don’t miss more incredible moments at LBCC 2014!

Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2013 Con Report!

On November 1st-3rd, 2013, the Los Angeles Convention Center was home to Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo! After an extremely successful first year, the guest list was even better, the show moved from the parking lot to the main floor, and even added an extra day to maximize the con! Although it was primed to be better than ever, the show this year was a bit flat compared to the previous year.
The show floor seemed a bit out of sorts, with artist alley scattered all over the place, and it lacked the charm of the first show. Friday also didn’t seem to work out for the expo, as it was mostly empty. The crowds were definitely better during the weekend, but still lacked the excitement of the inaugural show. It was still a good show, with some cool panels and some great guests, but I think the appeal with the groupon deal last year was a huge part in why families flocked to the show. And I think Friday isn’t necessary in LA, especially when people have to battle Friday and Laker game traffic. I’m looking forward to next year’s Comikaze to get better as they adjust to the growing pains of a new show, and know that the best is yet to come!

Now, on to some photos!

Welcome to Comikaze 2013!

 

 

What good is Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, without the man himself? Here he is signing autographs!

 

 

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A shot of the special stage reserved for the main panel!

 

 

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Have you seen Eee vah?

 

 

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An awesome Masters of the Universe display!

 

 

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The Aspen booth set up and ready to go!

 

 

 

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Nerd Machine representing at Comikaze!

 

 

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One of the best exhibits at Comikaze. Old school arcades and video games!

 

 

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Fan favorite artist Marc Silvestri interacting and signing for fans.

 

 

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Spiderman artist Humberto Ramos drawing one of his many commissions during the show!

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Who you gonna call He-Man?

 

 

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Ecto 1 was the coolest car on display….

 

 

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… Or was it???

 

 

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Thor and Iron Man 2 exhibits!

 

 

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Along with Iron Man armors from all 3 movies!

 

 

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If you’re tired, take a seat next to Iron Man!

 

 

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Artist Noa drawing live at Comikaze!

 

 

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Comic Book Men strike a pose! A never ending line all show!

 

 

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John Romita Jr. greeting his long line of fans!

 

 

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But not long as the line for Bruce Campbell!

 

 

And now, onto some cosplay pics!

 

 

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So shiny.

 

 

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WHERE IS THE PRINCESS???

 

 

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Awesome dark helmet.

 

 

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Battle of the Planets!

 

 

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Amazing Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn!

 

 

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Go go Power Rangers!

 

 

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Game Over.

 

 

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April O’Neill posing with the TMNT book from IDW!

 

 

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Links Unite!

 

 

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Where’s Bebop?

 

 

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You have failed this city!

 

 

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Six shooter.

 

 

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Got a light?

 

 

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Are we in the new movies?

 

 

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Pretty awesome Wolverine and Rogue!

 

 

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Cutest cosplayers of the show!

 

 

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The best costumes of Comikaze!

 

 

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Stay classy Los Angeles! See you next year!

CATbaret Roundup!

Last Sunday, August 4th, Kitty Bungalow Home for Wayward Cats held their 3rd annual CATbaret fundraiser event at the Belasco theater, with Battlestar Galactica star Tricia Helfer being honored for her role in animal advocacy. With performances by Fred Willard, Bethany Joy Lenz, Keith David, Nicole Sullivan, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, and more, the talented cast brought laughter and applause from the audience, as well as bringing awareness to Kitty Bungalow’s mission of making Los Angeles a No Kill state for all animals. (photo credits: David Welch/Video credits:Elena Moscatt)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scene and Heard: The cast of Once Upon A Time In Wonderland speak at SDCC 2013!

The cast of the new ABC series Once Upon A Time In Wonderland, including stars Sophie Lowe (‘Alice’), Michael Socha (‘Knave of Hearts’), Peter Gadiot (‘Cyrus’), Emma Rigby (‘The Red Queen’), Naveen Andrews (‘Jafar’), and Executive Producer Zack Estrin spoke at SDCC 2013, and Convention Scene’s own Richard Oh was there.

Scene and Heard: The cast of Once Upon A Time speak at SDCC 2013!

The cast of the hit ABC series Once Upon A Time, including stars Lana Parrilla, Michael Raymond-James, Colin O’Donoghue, Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Carlyle, along with executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz spoke at SDCC 2013, and Convention Scene’s own Richard Oh was there.

Scene and Heard: The cast of Beauty and the Beast speak at SDCC 2013!

Beauty and the Beast by Andy Park.

The cast of the CW hit show Beauty and the Beast, including stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan, along with executive producers Jennifer Levin and Sherri Cooper spoke at SDCC 2013, and Convention Scene’s own Richard Oh was there.

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