Archive - 2013

Rob Zombie to Close Out his Great American Nightmare Haunt

2013/06/30

The folks behind Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare haunted event have announced that Rob Zombie himself will perform to close out their run on November 2nd! The event takes place at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA and will run on various nights from October 10th through November 2nd, 2013. Each night of the run will feature a different musical act, the line up of which you can see below in the official press release. Tickets for the event run $30 dollars each, per night, and are on sale now.

Official Press Release

The daily music performance lineup has been announced for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare–the ultimate Halloween music and horror event–every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 10-November 2 at FEARPlex in Pomona, just outside Los Angeles.

Groundbreaking musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie will headline the closing night of music performances (November 2) during this bone-chilling experience that will combine the most advanced haunted house attractions with a not-to-be-missed music festival from top artists in the realms of hard rock/metal, rock alternative, EDM, and Latin. Other additions to the music lineup include: 3OH!3, 45 Grave, Beware Of Darkness, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Butcher Babies, Duane Peters, Eagles Of Death Metal, Ghost Town, Mod Sun, Motionless In White, Powerman 5000, TSOL, The Dickies, The Vandals, and Wallpaper.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will feature 15 nights of music. Each Thursday night will feature rock alternative music, Fridays EDM, most Saturdays hard rock/metal, and most Sundays will be Latin-focused. Please see below for the full list of music performances by date and visit www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com for more details.

A creative collaboration between masters of the macabre Rob Zombie and preeminent haunted house producer Steve Kopelman, the fully immersive haunted house experience will feature three attractions based on Zombie’sown horror films: Lords Of Salem Total Black Out, The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto 3D, and Haunt Of 1,000 Corpses.

The Great American Nightmare’s Bloody Boulevard will offer outdoor screenings of classic horror films, a DJ, food vendors, beer, wine and spirits, and much more, with freak show characters roaming throughout the grounds each night.

Tickets for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare are available now starting at only $30 at www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com. Each ticket includes access to all haunted house attractions, concerts and Bloody Boulevard activities. Tickets will also be available for purchase onsite during the Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona Fairplex (August 30-September 29). VIP packages will be available for purchase atwww.GreatAmericanNightmare.com.

The Great American Nightmare music lineup is as follows:

Thursday, October 10: 3OH!3, Wallpaper
Friday, October 11: Blood On The Dance Floor, HeavyGrinder
Saturday, October 12: Kottonmouth Kings, Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Sunday, October 13: Ozomatli, with special guest
Thursday, October 17: The Used, William Control
Friday, October 18: DJ Bl3nd, DirtyLoud, One More Time (Daft Punk Tribute)
Saturday, October 19: The Vandals, TSOL, The Dickies, Duane Peters
Sunday, October 20: pro-wrestling sensations Lucha Libre USA, Metalachi
Thursday, October 24: Emilie Autumn with special guest
Friday, October 25: Doctor P, Zomboy, Terravita, Evol Intent
Saturday, October 26: Motionless In White, Butcher Babies, Ghost Town
Sunday, October 27: Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, with special guest
Thursday, October 31: Andrew W.K., Mod Sun, Beware Of Darkness
Friday, November 1: MAJOR EDM HEADLINER to be announced on September 25, Dirtyphonics, Fei-Fei
Saturday, November 2: Rob Zombie, Eagles Of Death Metal, Powerman 5000, 45 Grave

Hours for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will be 6:30 PM until 11:00 PM on Thursdays and Sundays, 6:30 PM until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

FEARPlex (Fairplex) is located at 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona, CA, centrally located in the heart of Southern California. Fairplex is also home to the LA County Fair, the largest county fair in the world.

Kotobukiya Announces SDCC 2013 Exclusive

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

Kotobukiya has unveiled its exclusive figure created for the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con, a piece they are calling “Harley Quinn Unmasked”. This strictly limited release will be available first to SDCC attendees at Kotobukiya booth# 2601 and through pre-order at kotous.com.

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Cartoon Network’s San Diego Comic-Con Plans Announced

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Cartoon Network has released its line up of panels and events scheduled for next month’s San Diego Comic-Con. This year, Cartoon Network’s booth will be all Adventure Time themed and showcase the Ice King’s castle, allowing fans to take their photos with it. CN has also announced it will host exclusive Comic-Con giveaways for various pieces of swag, including five different Adventure Time buttons.

Directly across the street from the Convention Center, Cartoon Network has also joined forces for a second year with the New Children’s Museum of San Diego to offer families and kids-of-all ages a”unique immersive experience”. Taking its inspiration from the series Regular Show, Cartoon Network will transform The New Children’s Museum into the Regular Show Regular Zone, “a sensory feast complete with nostalgic 80’s arcade games, Regular Show inspired video games, and groovy neon lighting”.

Checkout the full line up of events below:

Thursday, July 18

MAD
- Get a glimpse behind the MADness with MAD television producers Kevin Shinick and Mark Marek.
Annoying Orange
- Join the cast and crew of Annoying Orange for a slam-packed, manic musical mash-up, featuring: an exclusive look into the show’s unique production process, an epic new episode premiere, a live musical number, a Toby Turner dance, and insight into the emerging creative bridge between Internet and traditional television entertainment. The Annoying Orange panel that includes Dane Boedigheimer (creator, Orange, Pear, Midget Apple, Marshmallow), Toby Turner (Nerville), iJustine (Passion Fruit), Tom Kenny (Coconut, Guava), Rob Paulsen (Broccoli Alien Overlord), Tom Sheppard (co-creator, director, Li’l Squishy, Old Man Banana), Gary Binkow (EP) and Conrad Montgomery (Cartoon Network Executive).

Friday, July 19

Cartoon Network presents a back-to-back Regular Show and Adventure Time Panel Extravaganza!!!

Regular Show
- Care to join the not so regular cast and crew for an eventful hour of OVER THE TOP regular? Yeeeeeeeeuh you do!! Cartoon Network brings the magic makers of its Emmy Award®-winning original comedy series Regular Show to San Diego Comic-Con 2013! Check out exclusive content and get the inside scoop on your favorite slackers, and some of their closest friends. The panel features: Regular Show creator, JG Quintel (voice of Mordecai), William Salyers (voice of Rigby), Sam Marin (voice of Benson, Pops, and Muscle Man), Sean Szeles (Supervising Director), Toby Jones (Storyboard Artist) and Calvin Wong (Storyboard Artist).
Adventure Time
- What’s ALGEBRAIC and SCHMOWZOW and RIGHTEOUS all over? It’s Adventure Time! Holy Stuff! Cartoon Network is bringing its hit original comedy series Adventure Time to San Diego Comic-Con 2013! As if chatting up the coolest kids in the cartoon kingdom wasn’t enough; get ready for your eyeballs to be fixed on some never-before-seen content, and your jaw to drop at a rad surprise…or two. So come on, grab your friends! Let’s get this party started! The panel features: Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward (Lumpy Space Princess), Jeremy Shada (Finn), John DiMaggio (Jake), Tom Kenny (Ice King), Olivia Olson (Marceline), Kent Osborne (Head of Story) and Adam Muto (Supervising Producer).

Saturday, July 20

Cartoon Network New Comedies: UNCLE GRANDPA, STEVEN UNIVERSE and CLARENCE
- Be the first to see an exclusive sneak peek of Cartoon Network Studio’s all new line up of chuckle-inducing comedies! The panel will feature Uncle Grandpa creator Pete Browngardt, creative director Audie Harrison, and Adam Devine (Workaholics) as the voice of Pizza Steve; Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar and creative director Ian Jones-Quartey; and Clarence creator Skyler Page. All your questions are sure to be answered and your anticipation is sure to be electrified!

Sunday, July 21

Beware the Batman
- The Dark Knight makes his return to television in this new action-packed CG animated series. Producers Glen Murakami and Mitch Watson will give fans a peek behind the cape.
Teen Titans Go!
- Producer Aaron Horvath joins members of the voice cast, including Greg Cipes and Scott Menville, for this screening and Q&A. Go!
Ben 10: Omniverse
- It’s Hero Time! Set your Omnitrix for “AWESOME” with the Ben 10 Omniverse Panel, highlighting the Cartoon Network hero of a million alien faces! Join voice talent Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10), Bumper Robinson (Rook), Paul Eiding (Grandpa Max), and Eric Bauza (Dr. Psychobos), as well as the guys who help make it all happen, Matt Youngberg (Supervising Producer), and Derrick Wyatt (Art Director), as they talk about the show, premiere an unseen episode, and much more!

Adult Swim Funhouse Announced for Comic-Con

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

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Along with their panel line-up, Adult Swim has announced that it will be bringing the “Adult Swim Funhouse” to San Diego’s, which will grant those brave enough to conquer its strange and mystical challenges a cool shirt! Location of the funhouse as well as challenge details below!

Adult Swim Funhouse Details

Also not to be missed, the Adult Swim Funhouse will be making its official grand opening at San Diego Comic-Con, to the delight and confusion of attendees. The magic castle will be erected across from the convention center, in the Petco Park parking lot just over the footbridge. Fans will have a chance to enter the world of Adult Swim and get lost within the 10+ rooms. The multiple paths and room challenges will force guests to crawl, dance, and sing their way to get to the end. Those fans who survive and emerge from the Adult Swim Funhouse will receive free custom live screen printed t-shirts. Free for fans, tickets will be distributed at the Funhouse each day starting at 4:00 p.m. and will be open Thursday, July 18 – Saturday, July 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. each night.

Adult Swim Reveals Comic-Con Panel Line Up

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Adult Swim has released its line up of panels and screenings for next month’s 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. The panels include Childrens Hospital, Robot Chicken, and a whole lot more. Checkout the dates and locations of the panels below:

ADULT SWIM PANELS

Thursday, July 18

The Heart, She Holler
- The creators and stars of Adult Swim’s epic TV event, The Heart, She Holler, will explain it all at this panel. Executive producers John Lee (Xavier: Renegade Angel, Wonder Showzen), and Alyson Levy (Xavier: Renegade Angel, Wonder Showzen) will be joined by cast members Patton Oswalt (United States of Tara, Ratatouille), Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy) and Heather Lawless (The Campaign). The panel will be moderated by Kristen Schaal (Bob’s Burgers, 30 Rock).

Friday, July 19

The Venture Bros.
- Show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer will discuss the original series, now in its fifth season, and answer fan questions. They will be joined by the voice of Brock Samson, Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld, The Tick).
Childrens Hospital
- Come watch a sneak peek of Childrens Hospital season 5 and hear from the show’s creative team, led by creator and star Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), executive producer Jonathan Stern (Burning Love, Newsreaders) and executive producer David Wain (The State, Wanderlust). They will be joined by members of the show’s ensemble cast of comedic heavyweights, including Lake Bell (How to Make It in America), Erinn Hayes (Parenthood), Ken Marino (Party Down, The State) and Rob Huebel (Human Giant, The Descendants).
NTSF:SD:SUV:: (National Terrorist Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle::)
- Come watch a sneak peek of NTSF:SD:SUV:: season 3 and hear from the show’s creative team led by creator and star Paul Scheer (The League), executive producer Jonathan Stern (Childrens Hospital, Newsreaders) and consulting producer Curtis Gwinn (Fat Guy Stuck in Internet). They will be joined by members of their ensemble cast including Karen Gillan (Dr. Who), Brandon Johnson (Funny or Die), June Diane Raphael (Burning Love, Ass Backwards) and Martin Starr (Party Down, Freaks and Geeks).
The Eric Andre Show and Hot Package
- Adult Swim’s late night hosts will share the stage for a season preview and fan questions. Eric Andre (Don’t Trust the B—in Apartment 23), host of the returning late night talk show The Eric Andre Show, and his sidekick Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, SNL) will be joined by Derrick Beckles (TV Carnage), host of the new live-action fictional Canadian entertainment news program Hot Package.
Robot Chicken
- Co-creators/executive producers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are joined by head writers/co-executive producers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root, actor/writer Breckin Meyer, writer/director Zeb Wells, and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, to discuss the Emmy-winning series. Come watch a sneak peek and get your questions answered about the upcoming new season and the next Robot Chicken DC Comics Special. Keith Crofford, vice president of production for Adult Swim, will moderate the panel.
China, IL
- Creator and executive producer Brad Neely and executive producer Daniel Weidenfeld discuss the second season of the animated series China, IL, which will air this fall. They will be joined by cast member Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, SNL). The panel will be moderated by Jonah Ray (The Meltdown, The Nerdist).

Saturday, July 20

Rick and Morty
- Premiering this winter, Rick and Morty is a show about a sociopathic scientist who drags his unintelligent grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Executive producers Dan Harmon (Community, Channel 101) and Justin Roiland (Channel 101) will preview the new animated series, and will be joined by writer Ryan Ridley and cast members Spencer Grammer (Greek) and voice actress Kari Wahlgren. The panel will be moderated by Rob Schrab (The Mindy Project, SCUD).
[adult swim] Presents
- Dave Willis (Squidbillies, Aqua TV Show Show) and Ned Hastings (Squidbillies, Aqua TV Show Show) will discuss the return of long-running animated series Aqua TV Show Show and Squidbillies. Christy Karacas (Robotomy) will preview season 4 of Superjail! and JJ Villard (Monsters Vs. Aliens) and Tommy Blacha (Metalocalypse) will discuss the upcoming new series King Star King. Also fans will get an exclusive look at new Adult Swim series Mr. Pickles from creators Will Carsola and Dave Stewart (Funny Or Die Presents Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time).

Total War ROME II System Requirements

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

News, Windows PC News

The folks at SEGA and the Creative Assembly have released the official minimum and recommended PC requirements for their upcoming Total War ROME II, which gets a release on September 3rd.

Minimum:
- OS: XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
- Processor:2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Graphics:512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support).
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive: 35 GB HD space
- Screen Resolution: 1024×768

Recommended:
- OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8
- Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
- DirectX®:11
- Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
- Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Divinity Dragon Commander Imperial Edition Announced

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

News, Windows PC News

Looks like those of us who pre-order the upcoming Divinity Dragon Commander from Larian Studios will receive their “Imperials Edition” content for free. This content includes new skins, soundtracks, and more. Checkout the release below for additional info. Divinity Dragon Commander is due out for Windows PCs on August 6, 2013.

Press Release

Today Larian Studios announces the Divinity Dragon Commander: Imperial Edition, a special collector’s edition of Divinity: Dragon Commander that is free for everyone who preorders (or has pre-ordered) the game (some restrictions apply). Read this blog post for details and restrictions.

It includes:

A unique development documentary video
An extra campaign map that has dragons fight for control of the Earth
A golden skin for your Dragon Emperor
A beautifully remastered version of the soundtrack by Kirill Pokrovsky
Dragon Commander’s best kept secret: an overview of all the choices and consequences in the game (you’ll be amazed)
Immediate beta access(**)

60 Years of Imagineering will Take Center Stage at the D23 Expo

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

BURBANK, Calif. – June 28, 2013 – In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an “open house” at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes—all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. In addition, Imagineers past and present will host an entire day of panel discussions on Sunday, August 11, celebrating their 60 magical years of “dreaming and doing.”

Within the “open house” pavilion, D23 Expo guests will get an up close look at an eclectic array of Imagineering’s creative minds—ride engineers, model builders, pre-visualization artists, special effects designers, inventors, and show animators—as they share the skills and talents behind Imagineering’s creative process. In addition, guests will have the chance to glimpse at the “workspaces” of several project teams from around Disney’s global portfolio of parks and resorts, perhaps spotting a few clues into coming attractions along the way.

For the first time at the D23 Expo, Walt Disney Imagineering will be showcasing some of its most historical and revered concept art from its Art Library, including Herb Ryman’s original drawing of Disneyland. Also in the Disney Parks pavilion, D23 Expo guests will again have the chance to explore Mickey’s of Glendale, an outlet of Walt Disney Imagineering’s employee-only store, to shop for unique souvenirs and collectibles and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise not available anywhere else.

In addition to the Imagineering Open House, D23 Expo attendees will be able to attend 12 unique presentations and panel discussions that will take fans on the incredible journey behind the latest Disney resorts, attractions, and entertainment including:

The Art and Artistry of Aulani – Imagineers Joe Rohde and Jeanette Lomboy will share the authentic tapestry of art and stories found at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.
Mayhem, Mischief, and Monkeys: The Magic of Mystic Manor – Join Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and others for the strange stories behind Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Manor, the newest and one of the most sophisticated attractions ever built.
Undiscovered Disneyland – Legendary Imagineer Tony Baxter shares rare and never-before-seen footage of the early days of Disneyland, from design and construction through opening day.
Broadcasts from Buena Vista Street – Enjoy the latest ‘soundtrack’ from Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street, featuring a live performance of Scary Symphony from radio station KBVS and a panel discussion led by Imagineers.
Disney Ambassadors – Join current Disney Parks Ambassadors from around the world as they discuss this renowned program and share insights about its rich heritage, current outreach efforts, and the importance of sharing Disney goodwill.
Voices of the Disney Parks – Back by popular demand, this panel of famous Disney voices will gather for an encore panel discussion, including recreations of some unforgettable Disney Parks sayings.
Charles Phoenix Presents – Noted humorist and self-proclaimed “retro daddy” Charles Phoenix shares some of his favorite images from around Disney, featuring classic kitsch, clashing colors schemes, and hairdos that truly defy gravity.

The panels continue on Sunday August 11, with a full day dedicated to the celebration of Walt Disney Imagineering’s 60th anniversary. The presentations in the 2,000-seat Stage 23 with current and former Imagineers will explore a wide range of topics, from working with Walt Disney himself and the exploration of creativity, innovation, and humor in the parks, to a lively discussion of what it’s like to lead one of the world’s most creative organizations. More details on these exciting panels and presenters will be revealed soon.

SyFy Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Panels

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

The SyFy channel has announced its lineup of San Diego Comic-Con panels, with showing from their new show, Defiance, returning favorite Being Human, and more. Checkout the panel showtimes and locations below!

Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 19:

DEFIANCE

PANEL: 10:30AM-11:30AM ROOM 6A

Earth has changed, and entertainment will never be the same. Join Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (Irisa), Tony Curran (Datak Tarr), Jaime Murray(Stahma Tarr), Jesse Rath (Alak Tarr), Executive Producer Kevin Murphy and more from Syfy‘s groundbreaking multi-platform series as they discuss the overwhelming success of Defiance (the show and game) and share exclusive details from the second season. Moderated by Maureen Ryan, TV Critic for Huffington Post.

HELIX

PANEL: 11:45AM-12:45PM ROOM 6A

Leave sunny San Diego behind for an icy chill as the team behind Helix (Executive Produced by Battlestar Galactica’s Ronald D. Moore) discusses Syfy‘s hotly anticipated new series. Get an inside look at the thriller about a mysterious outbreak at a desolate Artic outpost. The truth will spread! Moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Geoff Boucher.

SATURDAY, JULY 20:

BEING HUMAN

PANEL: 4:00PM-5:00PM HILTON BAYFRONT, INDIGO BALLROOM

Itching to know what goes on behind the scenes of Syfy‘s smash hit series Being Human? Give in to your temptation and join cast members Sam Witwer (Aidan), Meaghan Rath (Sally), Sam Huntington(Josh), Kristen Hager (Nora) and Executive Producer Anna Fricke as they discuss what’s in store for the new season. Moderated by Aaron Sagers, entertainment journalist (CNN.com/MTV.com) and geek culture expert.

WAREHOUSE 13

PANEL: 5:00PM – 6:00PM HILTON BAYFRONT, INDIGO BALLROOM

Go behind the scenes of America’s top-secret supernatural storage facility with Warehouse 13’s Eddie McClintock (Pete), Joanne Kelly (Myka), Saul Rubinek (Artie), Allison Scagliotti (Claudia) andJack Kenny (Executive Producer). Take a look back at four out-of-this-world seasons and get a glimpse of what’s in store for the fifth and final season of the beloved Syfy series. Moderated byEntertainment Weekly’s Geoff Boucher.

New Post-E3 Contrast Screenshots

2013/06/28

Jerry Paxton

News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

Focus Home Interactive has released some new, post-E3 screenshots for their upcoming Contrast. This platformer will launch on PC, PlayStation®Store and Xbox LIVE® Arcade later this year.

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