Archive for the ‘art’ Category
All Star panel of female creators: SD Comic Con
August 1st, 2011 by Mr. C
The “best of the best” of these multi-talented writers/producers on this comic con panel shed a little insight on their success stories as well as hardships while trying to rise above the ranks of a traditionally male dominated field in the comic/sci-fi film genre. This estrogen connection cast of all stars would ultimately prove that […]
Tags: GALE ANNE HURD, JANE ESPENSON, LAETA KALOGRIDIS, MARJORIE LIU, MARTI NOXON
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Comic Con 2011 Cosplay
July 29th, 2011 by chocko
Cosplay at the San Diego Comic Con was off the hook as usual. Walking around the convention hall and running into a Cylon, a centaur, Darth Vader and Bart Simpson in the span of 10 minutes is pure magic and can only happen at the Con. Keep it up freaks, geeks and true believers! (photos […]
Tags: 2011, comic books, costume play, san diego comic con, sdcc
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BLACK DYNAMITE – animated series – ADULT SWIM: SD Comic Con
July 29th, 2011 by Mr. C
“All you suckas gather around!” “He’s the smoothest, baddest, muther to ever hit the big screen…main man, Black Dynamite!” “He’s super cool & he knows Kong fu!” “Drives a $5000 car and wears a $100 suit!” “When it comes to the ladies, BD is outta sight!” “When the mob kills his brotha and puts the […]
Tags: adult swim, animated, black dynamite, byron minns, carl jones, comic con, kym whitley, michael jai white, scott sanders
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BLOOD RED DRAGON comic book: Stan Lee, Yoshiki, & Todd Mcfarlane – San Diego Comic Con
July 29th, 2011 by Mr. C
The rock star from the east would meet the brazen comic creators from the west when YOSHIKI from X JAPAN, STAN LEE, & TODD MCFARLANE gathered at the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton on one of the panels @ SD Comic Con! What was the special occassion for this eclectic mix of individuals, you ask? […]
Tags: blood red dragon, stan lee, todd mcfarlane, x japan, yoshi, yoshiki
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GAHAN WILSON: BORN DEAD, STILL WEIRD (2009) – screening at 2011 SD Comic Con
July 29th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director Charles Jaffe (pic by mr c) Attending the 2011 San Diego Comic convention was a blast and the screening of this documentary which pays respect to cartoon artist, Gahan Wilson was a nice, fitting way to end the festivities for me. This film really does reinforce what comic con is all about. Chocko and […]
Tags: born dead still weird, charles jaffe, gahan wilson, mr c, san diego comic con
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RIC MEYERS: KUNG FU EXTRAVAGANZA + FILMS OF FURY at SD Comic Con
July 28th, 2011 by Mr. C
Ric Meyers’ Kung Fu Extravaganza program at the San Diego Comic Convention has definitely developed into a cult status type of an event over the years and 2011 was no different! Basically, Meyers gives his blitzkrieg bop version of the best kung fu movie clips from new & retro films alike to satisfy the thirst […]
Tags: films of fury, kung fu extravaganza, ric meyers, san diego comic con
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Rainbow City by FriendsWithYou
July 5th, 2011 by chocko
Here are some photos of the inflatable sculpture installation by Friends With You, a two man art collective from Miami. Rainbow City is located by the newly opened section of the High Line on 30th St. and 10th Ave. near the food trucks and beer stands. The 16,000 square-foot park for kids and adults even […]
Tags: artists, friendswithyou, fwy, high line, nyc
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Fool’s Gold opened in Brooklyn NYC
July 2nd, 2011 by chocko
DJ A-Trak at Fool’s Gold Fool’s Gold just opened up their brand new store in Brooklyn. Planet Chocko was there for the opening on June 24, which was jam packed with people trying to get their drink on and catch a DJ set by Nick Catchdubs and A-Trak. The storefront served as an office for […]
Tags: 536 metropolitan ave., a-trak, dj, electronic music, hip hop, nick catchdubs
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2011 Mermaid Parade at Coney Island U.S.A.
June 21st, 2011 by chocko
Last weekend marked the 29th Annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island in Brooklyn. The parade on Surf Ave. and the Boardwalk is a tribute to the long forgotten Mardi Gras celebration which took place in Coney Island from 1903 to 1954. The parade of mermaids, pirates, freaks, antique cars and ocean creatures marks the beginning […]
Tags: beach, boardwalk, brooklyn, floats, mermaids, new york city, nyc, parades, pirates
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11th annual Egg Roll and Egg Cream Festival on the lower east side
June 13th, 2011 by Mr. C
The 11th annual egg roll and egg cream festival kicked off last sunday at the Eldridge Street Synagogue (Museum at Eldridge street) of lower manhattan! This is a special day set aside to celebrate Chinese & Jewish cultures as both ethnicities have lived, worked, & enjoyed each others company in this area where lower east […]
Tags: egg roll egg cream festival, eldridge street museum, eldridge street synagogue
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The Melvins were at Cotton Candy Machine
June 8th, 2011 by chocko
The Melvins were all present yesterday at Tara McPherson’s art boutique, Cotton Candy Machine. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – Cotton Candy Machine quickly got packed with eager fans of the O.G.’s of Grunge looking to get stuff signed and to meet the band. The new Melvins poster designed by McPherson might have been another reason […]
Tags: art, band, dale crover, gallery, grunge, ipecac recordings, king buzzo, records, signing, tara mcpherson
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bk street art
May 28th, 2011 by chocko
williamsburg, brooklyn nyc
Tags: art, brooklyn, graffiti, new york city, nyc, street art
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