Author Archives: Pop-Culture Spectrum

Cartoonist Patrick McDonnell’s Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story Inspires With Its Creativity, Empathy, and an Unforgettable Portrait of a Chained Dog 

On-Sale This September From Abrams ComicsArts, Featuring an Introduction From Rob Thomas (Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter) and Co-Founder with Marisol Thomas of Sidewalk Angels Foundation Celebrating 30 Years of the Beloved Comic Strip Mutts August 29, 2024 – For three decades, the multi-talented, internationally bestselling … Continue reading

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Samurai Dinosaurs Roam Post-apocalyptic Japan in Floating Rock Studio’s Debut Game, ‘Kyōryū

Wellington, New Zealand – August 29th, 2024 – Last year, New Zealand’s Floating Rock Studio caught the world’s attention with the viral hit trailer for Kyōryū – a glimpse into post-apocalyptic Japan dominated by genetically re-engineered dinosaurs. The proof-of-concept trailer announcing the development in parallel of … Continue reading

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PINOCCHIO: THE ILLUMINATED EDITION OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

HELLBOY Creator Mike Mignola and A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Author Lemony Snicket Team Up For a Unique Edition of PINOCCHIO From Beehive Books  (August 26, 2024) Renowned Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and celebrated novelist Lemony … Continue reading

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Shadows Can Help in Moving (SCHiM Game Review)

I truly love slice of life, real stories of just us… the average human being living the difficult life that we live. Being fired, buying pizza, getting lost in the rain, finding yourself. At the center of SCHiM this is … Continue reading

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The Alters Challenges Players To Consider Many of Life’s ‘What If’ Scenarios in Compelling New Trailer

Warsaw, Poland – July 11th, 2024 — Many people often ponder, “What if I had chosen differently? What if I had seized another opportunity or followed an alternate path instead of the one I took?” This omnipresent question is often central … Continue reading

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SURF TRASH DEBUT PR ANNOUNCEMENT

AUSTRALIA’S INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND SURF TRASH ANNOUNCE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM : THE ONLY PLACE I KNOW. AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 13 Photo credit: Lachlan Mcgilvray New York, NY (June 14, 2024) – Australia-based indie rock band Surf Trashis announcing their debut full-length album, The Only … Continue reading

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Nerd Notes Special: Summerfest+ Games Edition 2024

In no particular order here are trailers from Summerfest, Day of the Devs, Wholesome, XBox Games Showcase, etc. of June 7th-10th that excited me either by game play, animations of cut-scenes or something else. Some will be games I would … Continue reading

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Five Points Fest 2024 Paint Fight Schedule

Get ready for an explosion of color and creativity at this weekend’s Five Points Fest! The annual Paint Fight is back, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. With the 2023 champion, Skatchface, returning to defend his title, the competition … Continue reading

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Nerd News (6/6/24)

Life/Stuff Update: Mother is still at rehab, while we both feel she could come home they have for some reason not given a discharge. I do not want to disrupt her recovery or insurance issues as much as I want … Continue reading

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Five Points Fest 2024 (Official Press Release)

For my 2023 coverage of Five Points Festival look on Instagram, @reidhcooper and the link below: https://popculturespectrum.com/five-points-fest-2023-a-visual-diary/ Unlock Your Creative Potential at Five Points Festival 2024: Where Artistry Knows No Bounds and Community Flourishes! New York, NY – May 30, … Continue reading

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