The official San Diego Comic-Con 2017 schedule isn’t due to start coming out until July 6. Usually what happens is that two weeks before Comic-Con, which takes place July 20-23 this year, CCI wi…
SDCC Tips: How to Avoid Con Crud
At the time of posting this, we are just 3 weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con! One thing SDCC newbies might not be aware of (I know we had no clue about it our first time until it was too late) is th…
SDCC Tips: Keep Your Devices Powered Up
Only a few weeks until San Diego Comic-Con 2017! With so much to see and do at SDCC, we know you’re going to want to take tons of pictures and Periscope and tweet all about it, and while youR…
SDCC Tips: Start Getting in Shape Now
Only 4 weeks until San Diego Comic-Con! It’s not too late to start getting in shape for the big con! You may be wondering, “Why would I need to get in shape for a comic convention?” …
Preacher Giveaway
AMC’s Preacher returns with Season 2 on June 25! To celebrate, we are hosting a giveaway! One lucky winner will win the following: One Jesse Custer Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure One Cassidy Funko Pop!…
E3 2017: A Noob’s Experience
As you may or may not know, this year was the first year that E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) was open to the public. The cost was $149 for the first 1,000 people, and $249 for the next 14,000 unti…
Phoenix Comicon 2017: Gabriel Luna
Following Bonnie Wright’s panel in West 301BCD at Phoenix Comicon on Saturday, May 27, 2017, was Gabriel Luna’s panel, scheduled for 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Gabriel is best known for his role as…
Upcoming Southern California June Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
Phoenix Comicon 2017: Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke made his first ever comic convention appearance at Phoenix Comicon on May 27, 2017 — and I was lucky enough to be in the audience for it! Check out our recap and photos of this mem…
Phoenix Comicon 2017: Saturday Morning and Neal McDonough
Phoenix Comicon 2017 took place at the Phoenix Convention Center May 25-28, 2017. We had gotten into town on Friday, May 26, and had a long night after playing in the Kids Need to Read charity poker t…
Phoenix Comicon 2017 Highlights
Although we are based in Southern California, we started going to Phoenix Comicon back in 2014 — and liked it so much that we keep returning year after year! Just under a 6 hour drive away, Phoe…
Upcoming Southern California May Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
Guardians of the Galaxy Giveaway
To celebrate the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, we are hosting a giveaway! One lucky winner will win the following: One pair of “I am Groot” Dancing Baby Groot socks 100 piece …
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Hotel Sale
Comic-Con International has announced on the Toucan Blog that the San Diego Comic-Con Hotel Sale, also known by SDCC attendees as Hotelpocalypse, will take place on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:00 am PT. …
SDCC 2017: 3 Month To-Do List
We are only 3 months away from San Diego Comic-Con 2017, which kicks off with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 19, then continues with four full days of programming Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, J…
Upcoming Southern California April Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Open Registration Tips
As previously reported, Open Registration for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 will take place Saturday, April 8, at 9:00am PT! Read on for some tips that will help get you through the sale. Confirm eligibili…
WonderCon 2017: The Saturday Report Part 2 – Midnight, Texas & The Magicians
WonderCon 2017 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center March 31-April 2! In Part 2 of our Saturday Report, Violet recaps the Midnight, Texas and The Magicians panels. Continued from WonderCon 2017…
WonderCon 2017: The Saturday Report Part 1 – Rock Stars
WonderCon 2017 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center March 31-April 2! In Part 1 of our Saturday Report, Violet discusses getting into the con and attending our first panel of the day, From Stag…
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Open Registration Date Announced
Comic-Con International announced today that Open Registration for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2017! Read on for more details. If you have a Comic-Con Member ID, and…
WonderCon 2017 Seating Capacity
Are you going to WonderCon this weekend and wondering what the seating capacity is for each panel room at the Anaheim Convention Center? Well, look no further, as we have broken it down for you room b…
SDCC 2017 Early Bird Hotel Sale Now Open!
The San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Early Bird Hotel Sale started today! If you were able to score SDCC badges during Returning Registration, and you don’t mind staying in the Hotel Circle/Mission Vall…
WonderCon 2017 Programming Highlights
Yesterday, Comic-Con International released the full programming schedule for WonderCon 2017, which takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2. Now that we&#…
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration Tips
Returning Registration (formerly known as Preregistration) for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 will take place Saturday, March 11, at 9:00am PT! Read on for some tips that will help get you through the sale.…
Upcoming Southern California March Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
Upcoming Southern California February Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
SDCC 2017: 6 Month To-Do List
We are only 6 months away from San Diego Comic-Con 2017, which kicks off with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 19, then continues with four full days of programming Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, J…
WonderCon 2017 Hotels Now Available!
WonderCon is back at the Anaheim Convention Center this year after temporarily moving to Los Angeles last year. The annual event will take place Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2. Badges went o…
Upcoming Southern California January Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
A Geek’s Guide to NEW TV Shows Premiering in Winter/Spring 2017
Now that TV shows are starting to return after the holiday hiatus, there will also be a few NEW shows premiering this Winter that geeks might be interested in! Read on to find out what those shows are…
A Geek’s Guide to Returning TV Shows in Winter/Spring 2017
Your favorite TV shows have been on break for the past few weeks due to the holidays. Wondering when they will return? There are also a few shows that weren’t around in the Fall that will soon m…
WonderCon 2017 Badges on Sale NOW!
Without prior warning from Comic-Con International, badges for WonderCon 2017 went on sale yesterday evening! WonderCon will return to the Anaheim Convention Center and will take place Friday, March 3…
Upcoming Southern California December Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
Upcoming Southern California November Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
EW PopFest: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The first Entertainment Weekly PopFest (or EW PopFest, for short) took place at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 2016, offering fans an opportunity to g…
Entertainment Weekly PopFest Highlights
This weekend, Entertainment Weekly puts on the first ever Entertainment Weekly PopFest (or EW PopFest for short), which takes place at the The Reef in downtown Los Angeles, Saturday, October 29 and Su…
Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con 2016 Highlights
Live in the Los Angeles area and looking for something to do this weekend? You should check out Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con (formerly Comikaze Expo), which takes place at the Los Angeles Co…
Upcoming Southern California October Conventions
There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventio…
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Registration Information
Yesterday, Comic-Con International sent out emails and updated their Toucan Blog regarding Returning Registration and Open Registration for San Diego Comic-Con 2017. Additionally, if you log into your…
Comikaze Expo Announces New Name, More Guests, Funko Exclusives
As we previously reported, Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo changed its name to Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con earlier this week. They’ve also announced some more guests and Funko exclusiv…
Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo Gets a New Name
Los Angeles City Hall councilmembers honored Stan Lee today by announcing that October 28 will be declared “Stan Lee Day” in the city of Los Angeles. Stan Lee dropped some news of his own,…
Comikaze Expo 2016: Comikaze Night at Dodger Stadium; Guest Updates
Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center October 28-30, 2016! Have you purchased your tickets yet? Comikaze Night at Dodger Stadium Can’t wait until ne…
Marvel Introduces U.S.Avengers #1 State Variant Covers
The security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The United States no longer has a super-spy agency with its best interests …
Long Beach Comic Con 2016: The Saturday Report
With over 150 guests, 100+ panels, a huge artist alley, numerous vendors, and much more, attendees had a lot to choose from at Long Beach Comic Con 2016, which took place at the Long Beach Convention …
Long Beach Comic Con 2016 Highlights
The 8th annual Long Beach Comic Con takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend, September 17-18, 2016! The convention will host over 150 guests, 100+ panels, a huge artist alley, and…
Upcoming Southern California September Conventions
There are so many conventions going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventions), but there ar…
A Geek’s Guide to NEW TV Shows Premiering in Fall 2016
The Fall 2016 TV season is just about to get under way! Recently we brought you A Geek’s Guide to Returning TV Shows in Fall 2016 so you could keep track of when your favorite geeky TV shows are retur…
A Geek’s Guide to Returning TV Shows in Fall 2016
It’s September! You know what that means – Fall TV season is right around the corner! Need to know when all your favorite geeky TV shows are returning? We’ve got you covered. Also ma…
SDCC 2016: Women Who Kick Ass
Up next after the Aliens 30th Anniversary panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 on Saturday, July 23, was Entertainment Weekly’s annual Women Who Kick Ass panel, which started around 4:30p…
SDCC 2016: Aliens 30th Anniversary
Anthony Breznican from Entertainment Weekly moderated the Aliens 30th Anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, which took place on Saturday, July 23 in Hall H, following the Star Trek 50th Anniv…