A Heads Up for You All: BookCon Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted on 11/19/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

BOOKCON 2019 TICKETS ON SALE NOW — HEADLINERS INCLUDE

CASSANDRA CLARE, RAINBOW ROWELL, MARIE LU, EVA CHEN AND OTHERS

 

Two-Day Convention Where Storytelling is Celebrated in all its Forms Returns to the Javits June 1 and 2, 2019

 

NORWALK, CT – BookCon, the place where storytelling and pop culture collide, is returning to the Javits Center in New York City on June 1 & 2, 2019. Produced by ReedPOP, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, the groundbreaking consumer book event offers fans access to Panels, Screenings, Author Q&As, Autographing sessions and more featuring bestselling authors and A-list Hollywood talent. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.thebookcon.com/Tickets/.

The initial Guest list for BookCon 2019 includes poet and National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X, With the Fire on High), director of fashion partnerships at Instagram and children’s book author Eva Chen (Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes) and bestselling author Rainbow Rowell with illustrator Faith Erin Hicks, who will preview their upcoming graphic novel Pumpkinheads. Young Adult powerhouses Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instruments), Marie Lu (Legend trilogy), Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles), Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen, War Storm) and Sandhya Menon (When Dimple Met Rishi, There’s Something about Sweetie) have also joined the lineup. Hundreds of authors representing all genres will be announced over the next few months.

BookCon is the consumer extension of BookExpo, North America’s largest gathering of book industry professionals from around the globe. It is the ultimate fan event where storytelling is celebrated in all its forms – offering fans unprecedented access to authors, publishers, celebrities and creators of content that influences everything we read, hear and see. Previous BookCon guests have included John Green, Jenny Han, Mindy Kaling, Abbi Jacobsen, Bill Clinton, Margaret Atwood and Brie Larson, in addition to hundreds of Exhibitors.

Tickets for BookCon are available now at TheBookCon.com. Additional exciting details about BookCon Exhibitors, Guests and sponsors will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information and to purchase Tickets, please visit TheBookCon.com or BookCon’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

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Your First Look at “THE SONS OF EL TOPO” From BOOM! Studio

Posted on 10/29/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Discover The Sequel To The Groundbreaking Film in December 2018


LOS ANGELES, CA (October 29, 2018) – – BOOM! Studios today unveiled a first look at THE SONS OF EL TOPO VOLUME ONE: CAIN, a hardcover original graphic novel, available in December 2018, from legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky (The Holy Mountain) and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn (Incredible Hulk) that continues the 1970 Mexican Acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky himself.

The merciless gunslinger El Topo has abandoned his pursuit of ultimate gun mastery to find enlightenment in the unlikeliest of places and is forever transformed, becoming a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles and cheat death. But just as he gains sainthood, tragedy strikes as his community of outcasts is murdered before his eyes and his long-abandoned Hijo, Cain, returns to kill the father who discarded him many years ago.

Fueled by resentment but unable to strike his saintly father, Cain instead vows to hunt down his half-brother Abel, leading to an astonishing quest in THE SONS OF EL TOPO VOLUME ONE: CAIN, featuring a haunting cover by José Ladrönn, and continuing the legend in graphic novel format.

“The son becomes the father in this new chapter of El Topo’s saga as we follow Cain’s journey through the same desert wastelands and twisted mental landscapes that Jodorowsky built for us in the original film. Longtime devotees and new fans alike will love to explore this world with Jodorowsky and Ladrönn at the helm,” said Sierra Hahn, Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios.

THE SONS OF EL TOPO VOLUME ONE: CAIN is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ ambitious Archaia imprint, home to graphic novels such as the Eisner Award-winning Mouse Guard by David Petersen; the Eisner Award-winning The Realist by Asaf Hanuka; the Eisner Award-nominated The Killer by Matz and Luc Jacamon; and licensed series like Jim Henson’s The Power of the Dark Crystal and Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation.

Print copies of THE SONS OF EL TOPO VOLUME ONE: CAIN will be available for sale on December 19th at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), at bookstores on December 25th, or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on THE SONS OF EL TOPO and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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New Gerard Way song in advance on Halloween

Posted on 10/26/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Haunted Handwriting Image

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BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network Announce BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE! Original Graphic Novel

Posted on 10/26/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max Return With A New Comic Book Adventure in July 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 26, 2018)  – BOOM! Studios today announced BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE!, the next middle grade original graphic novel based on Cartoon Network’s 2017 hit series, which will debut in stores July 2019.

Ben 10 tells the story of fun loving, 10-year-old, Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max, as they discover new adventures around every corner. Once Ben finds the Omnitrix, a mysterious watch that transforms him into 10 different heroic aliens, a world of extraterrestrial superpowers opens up to him. Ben 10 is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and created and executive produced by Man of Action Entertainment.

In BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE!, from Rainbow Award-winning writer CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and artist Mattia Di Meo (Adventure Time/Regular Show), a science camp is attacked by a mysterious threat and Ben and Gwen must go undercover as campers to find out who or what is responsible. To have any chance of saving the day, they’ll need to follow the grisly trail of science experiments gone wrong.

“I’m so excited to bring Ben and Gwen to the dynamic world of discovery in FOR SCIENCE!” said writer CB Lee. “As they go undercover at a science camp to investigate monster rumors, they get swept up in making new friends and learning the wonders of space, robotics and more!”

“I can’t wait to start this new adventure with BEN 10!” said artist Mattia Di Meo. “Ben and his family are such strong characters, so it’s a treat to bring them to life…along with robots and space aliens. What else could I ask for?”

This is second original graphic novel release from the partnership between BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network, following the upcoming debut of BEN 10: THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE from Lee and artist Lidan Chen in March 2019.

“We’re excited to jump back into all new adventures with Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max in BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE!,” said Cameron Chittock, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “C.B. Lee and Mattia Di Meo bring vibrant energy and heart to every page, worthy of this incredible series.”

BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE! is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning  KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Regular Show and Over The Garden Wall, along with original series like Pandora’s Legacy by Kara Leopard, Kelly & Nichole Matthews, Bodie Troll by Jay Fosgitt, Ruinworld by Derek Laufman, and The Deepby Tom Taylor and James Brouwer.

Print copies of BEN 10: FOR SCIENCE! will be available for sale in July 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), bookstores and the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on BEN 10 original graphic novels and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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Snoop Dogg’s debut cookbook drops today!

Posted on 10/23/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum
Full of Snoop Dogg’s trademark personality, his debut cookbook is brimming with 50 delicious cannabis-free recipes and entertaining ideas from his personal collection and family favorites.

“Working with Snoop in the kitchen has been a remarkable learning experience for me.

Not only has he taught me new lingo and cultural references, he surprised me with his unique cooking techniques and recipes.

I can’t wait for him to share them with the world in this fun, one of  kind cookbook.”

— Martha Stewart

Tha Doggfather’s got you covered for every occasion, from kicking back to livin’ that high life. Recipes include:

  • Baked Mac & Cheese
  • Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips
  • Lobster Thermidor
  • Billionaire’s Bacon

It also includes playlists curated by Snoop to play while you cook. (Want even more insider access?  Take a VIP Tour of Snoop’s pantry!)
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LIVE this Weekend: Freelance Wrestling, NYWC and Alpha-1 plus more?!

Posted on 10/18/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Pop-Culture Spectrum will be in Boston this weekend without access to a PC but you should not miss out on these amazing events on the service.

 

Kobe Durst vs Arik Cannon vs Eye Candy Elliot vs Darin Corbin
Scramble Match: Space Monkey, Tony Naas, Jaden Spade, Kenny Sutra, Danger Mask, Matt Lancie, BuKao Dao
Rickey Shane Page vs Alex Ohlson
Ashley Vox vs Kylie Rae
All Ego Ethan Page vs Man Scout Jake Manning
Craig Mitchell vs Caleb Konley
Stevie Fierce & Rellane World Champ Isaias Velazquez vs. World Tag Champs The Work Horsemen

Announced matches:

Bull James vs. Bishop

King Mega vs Mouse

The Big O vs Justin Corino

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Ethan Page vs. MJF

PCO vs Kobe Durst vs/ Rickey Shane Page

Zach Bruno vs Josh Briggs

The Frat vs. Space Monkey & Shane Sabre vs. Western Med connection
… PLUS, immediately following Alpha-1 Wrestling, join as for a test live stream from Chicago, IL with GALLI Lucha!
Watch it all on powerbomb.tv
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GARY WHITTA AND DARICK ROBERTSON’S OLIVER ARTFULLY DODGES ITS WAY INTO STORES THIS JANUARY

Posted on 10/16/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum
PORTLAND, OR, 10/16/2018 — Award-winning screenwriter Gary Whitta (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Book Of Eli) teams with celebrated artist Darick Robertson (HAPPY!, Transmetropolitan, The Boys) for the highly anticipated new dystopian series OLIVER—coming this January from Image Comics.

“OLIVER has been more than 15 years in the making, so it’s a particular thrill to finally see it on its way to a comics store near you, and at a time when it feels more relevant than ever,” said Whitta. “I couldn’t be more excited to be working with my long-time friend Darick Robertson, whose artwork I’ve admired ever since his groundbreaking work on Transmetropolitan.”

In this totally new take on a literary classic, Charles Dickens’ most famous orphan is reimagined as a post-apocalyptic superhero fighting to liberate a war-ravaged England while searching for the truth about his own mysterious origins.

“This project has been a long labor of love for me,” said Robertson. “Co-creating OLIVER has been an opportunity to bring my level best work, with support from Eric Stephenson and Image. It is the essence of what brings me passion for comics and visual storytelling. With OLIVER, I have been able to co-create a rich, emotionally engaging story by my (very patient) friend Gary Whitta, whose career has just surged in the time we have been creating this book. For me, this is what indie comics are all about. I am thrilled to have it scheduled for its January launch at long last.”

OLIVER #1 (Diamond code: NOV180029) will be available in comic book stores on Wednesday, January 23rd. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, December 31st.

Advance praise for OLIVER: 

“Gary Whitta slips effortlessly from movies into comics with a terrific story and career-best art from Darick Robertson.” —Mark Millar

“This is compelling and masterful storytelling, vividly set in a world that is both familiar and startling.” —Dave Gibbons
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BOOM! Studios Announces ADVENTURE TIME: MARCY & SIMON by Olivia Olson and Slimm Fabert

Posted on 10/15/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Discover The Future of Your Favorite Vampire Queen & Former Ice King in January 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 15, 2018) – – BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network today announced ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON #1 (of 6), kicking off an all-new limited series epic in January 2019. Writer Olivia Olson (Marceline on Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time™) and artist Slimm Fabert (Adventure Time™ comic series) unveil the exciting official comic book continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning Cartoon Network animated series by revealing what’s next for the titular Vampire Queen and the former Ice King

After the events of the Adventure Time™ series finale, Marceline and Simon have finally reunited! Now together, Simon asks Marceline for help in making amends for his time as Ice King, which leads them, Finn, and Jake on an adventure with so many twists and turns, even our skilled heroes have a hard time keeping up!

A modern day fable, the Emmy® Award–winning animated series Adventure Time™ has become a global success since its premiere in 2010, attracting adult and kid viewers in their millions over the course of 10 seasons. It follows unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of heart-pounding escapades. Finn, a silly kid with an awesome hat and Jake, a brassy dog with a big kind heart, depend on each other through thick and thin. Adventure Time is created by Pendleton Ward and produced at Cartoon Network Studios.

BOOM! Studios has been publishing the New York Times bestselling Adventure Time™ comic books and graphic novels through their KaBOOM! imprint for middle grade readers since 2012 and been honored with Eisner, Harvey, and Diamond Gem Awards for the series.

“Craziness and wonder aside, the best thing about Adventure Time™ is the show’s ability to make you feel,” said writer Olivia Olson. “Great storytelling can punch you in the gut with laughter, tears or ‘Woah, me too.’ Playing Marceline for the past 8 years has taught me a lot about myself. Besides the whole, demon/vampire post-apocalyptic childhood, she and I have all too much in common. Some of that will definitely come out in this series. I want to thank Cartoon Network and BOOM! Studios for the opportunity to keep these characters story going. I hope to do our queen proud and keep the spirit of Adventure Time™ alive undead.”

ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON #1 is Olson’s third writing contribution to the expanded literary world of the eponymous franchise, previously collaborating with her father Martin Olson (the voice of “Hunson Abadeer”) on The Adventure Time™ Encyclopedia. The two also co-authored Adventure Time™: The Enchiridion& Marcy’s Super Secret Scrapbook, written from a first person perspective through Marceline’s diary entries about when she and Simon first met. Both Adventure Time™books, published in partnership between Abrams and Cartoon Network, are available now everywhere books are sold.

“Marceline’s history with the Ice King is honestly my favorite part of Adventure Time™, so I feel very lucky to get to work on a comic that explores their relationship in the present,” said artist Slimm Fabert. “Olivia’s script is excellent, and I’m very excited to see where the story goes from here.”

ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON #1 features a main cover by Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), along with variant covers by Lisa Dubois (Rugrats), Sofie Drozdova (Regular Show) and Ashley Morales.

“There’s a lot of reasons to love the world of Adventure Time™, from the unforgettable adventures to the surprises around every corner, but it’s the characters who leave a permanent mark on every fan. And when it comes to favorites, there’s few more beloved than Marcy and Simon,” said Whitney Leopard, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “It’s an honor to have Olivia, the one and only voice of Marceline, join us to bring these new stories to life exclusively in comic book form alongside the amazing visuals created by Slimm. This series is a treat for everyAdventure Time™ fan who wants to know what happened to Marcy and Simon after the epic Cartoon Network series finale!”

ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Over The Garden Wall, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Peanuts, and Garfield, along with original series like Mega Princess by Kelly Thompson and  Brianne Drouhard, Bodie Troll by Jay Fosgitt,Ruinworld by Derek Laufman, and The Deep by Tom Taylor and James Brouwer.

Print copies of ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON #1 will be available on January 16th at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on ADVENTURE TIME™: MARCY & SIMON and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Arrives Today!

Posted on 10/13/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Immune to death. Motivated by love. Powered by Swery

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Arrives Today!
Torrance, California – October 11, 2018 – Arc System Works, Inc. is happy to announce that the brand new puzzle platformer game by director Swery65, “The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories” releases today on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC (Steam)!

SWERY’s first new game in four years, The MISSING has you guiding J.J. on her search to find her best friend Emily, who has mysteriously gone missing while on a visit to a secluded island. Defy death by reincarnating yourself, utilize your misery to help solve the puzzles surrounding you, and discover the secrets of the island.

“The Missing is a very shocking concept with many grotesque screens, but in reality, it has many deep themes that will take you on a journey you will never forget.” said Hidetaka Suehiro (SWERY), CEO, White Owls. “I encourage you all to pick it up and experience it for yourself. “
WATCH THE TRAILER
Title: The Missing – J.J MacField and the Island of Memories –
Genre: Action Adventure
Platform: PlayStation®4 / Nintendo Switch™ / Xbox One / Steam (PC)
Release: October 11, 2018
ESRB: M for Mature
Price: $29.99
Copyright:     © White Owls Inc. / ARC SYSTEM WORKS
Arc System Works Official Website

http://arcsystemworks.jp/

The MISSING – J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories –Official Site

https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/missing

Born in 1973, SWERY is a game creator operating in Osaka, Japan. He is a founding member of Access Games, established in 2002. While there, he released “Red Seeds Profile,” in 2010; a game now considered a cult classic. And in 2014, he released “D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die” from Microsoft, which made him one of the 50 Most Inspirational Creators in the U.S and Europe.

In November of 2016, he became CEO of White Owls, with the slogan “From Osaka to all of YOU around the World.”

Currently in 2018, SWERY is involved in a myriad of creative projects, such as video game development, directing VR projects with university cooperation, supervising board game development, producing supplements targeted for gamers, and writing novels.
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots Launches Demo

Posted on 10/10/2018 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots Launches Free Demo on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (October 10, 2018) — Today, Pocket Trap and Modus Games launch a free demo of Ninjin: Clash of Carrots for anyone eager to check the game out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One or Steam. A new accolades trailer highlights the rave reviews the high-speed beat-’em-up has received since launch. Additionally, beginning today, Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is 25% off across all platforms.

Play the demo now:

About the Game

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is a fast-paced action game set in a colorful fantasy world inspired by Feudal Japan. Play as the title character Ninjin, or Akai, his female fox friend, as you fight to recover the precious carrots stolen from your people by the nefarious Shogun Moe. Purchase new equipment, weapons, and many more customization items to become the very best ninja in the land and get justice once and for all!

The side-scrolling beat-’em-up action can be enjoyed in a single-player campaign as well as local or online 2-player co-op. Need even more wild, ninja bunny action? Test your strength in the “Oni TV Show”, a special survival mode that pits players against endless waves of brutal enemies for the chance at earning special rewards.

Key Features:

  • Be a Ninja. Play as either Ninjin, the charismatic rabbit, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight across a feudal Japan to defeat the evil Shogun Moe and retrieve the carrots he’s stolen!
  • Engaging Storyline. Follow a robust Story Mode, meet a diverse cast of characters, and play through multiple stages in a crazy universe.
  • Fast and Furious Combat. Dodge rockets, blast through throngs of incoming enemies and battle bosses in frenzied, fast-paced action!
  • Deep Customization. Choose from a huge variety of equipment with more than 150 weapons and items, including masks, swords, projectiles, and more. Equip your character to better defeat rivals.
  • Slash, Smash and Bash with Friends! Join your friends in 2-player local or online co-op as you progress through the game’s story.
  • Oni TV Show. Compete in a “Live TV Show” survival mode, solo or with a friend, to see who can get the furthest without dying, as wave after wave of enemies attack from all angles. Rack up special rewards when you successfully finish each challenging stage!
  • Stylish Visuals. Play through unique environments with anime-inspired HD pixel art graphics.

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is available now for digital download on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC for $14.99 (USD). Starting today, get 25% off the base price on all platforms.

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