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Cosability: Advocacy for Disabled Cosplayers at Alamo City Comic Con

This year’s Alamo City Comic was a huge success. But in between all the celebrity photo ops, live wrestling, and children making crafts, there was a presentation scheduled every day to promote advocacy for disabled cosplayers. The 14-year-old presenter, Kirsten Passmore, outfitted her electric wheelchair as Davros (from Doctor Who, for those non-Whovians). Kirsten then gave recommendations of costumes for those with varying disabilities. Popular culture has more examples than I had realized, as Kirsten pointed out to the audience such as Professor X, Nick Fury, Barbara Gordon (after being shot by the joker), Daphne from “Heroes”, Hiccup from “How to

Alamo City Comic Con: Lord of the Rings and Sons of Anarchy Panels

Movies / TV, Pop Cult News

I had the time of my life at this year’s Alamo City Comic Con. My con experiences have been few and in smaller cities. In just 3 years, ACCC has grown to be the 7th largest con in the United States, according to event organizer Apple De La Fuente. This event was highly organized and the Henry B. Gonzalez Center has plenty of room for vendors, artists, panels, celebrity booths and still has room to breathe. Here are a few highlights from this year’s con: FRIDAY: The Lord of the Rings panel featured Billy Boyd, Manu Bennett, and John Noble. The

The Driving Dead Featuring Michael Rooker – Webisode #4: “The Chase”

The Driving Dead is back with webisode #4 “The Chase” “The Driving Dead” is a PSA (public service announcement) on highway safety driving awareness. It is produced by the very talented and passionate crew of The Driving Dead Illinois Department of Transportation, along with help of the biggest stars in Hollywood, the one and only Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy)! Rooker’s character is not the same from The Walking Dead TV series as you can tell in the flashbacks of the series. This is not Merle from TWD! These are not the same characters from the hit

The Driving Dead Featuring Michael Rooker – Webisode #4: “The Chase”

PopCultHQ Interview: Michael Rooker – Returning as ‘Yondu’ and The Walking Dead Rumors!

Interview, Movies / TV, Pop Cult News

During the Wizard World Chicago 2015 Kick-Off party, PopCultHQ had a chance to sit with actor Michael Rooker. As we talk about rumors of ‘Merle’ maybe coming back for The Walking Dead season 6, Yondu coming back to Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and what it’s like dealing with media (me)! Michael and I have actually done a few interviews before but this was the very first one for my website PopCultHQ.com and he was not going to let me forget it either. Ok, Let’s get the rumors out of the way. PopCultHQ: I had seen “reports” from another

Bruce Campbell Talks to PopcultHQ About New Kickstarter to Launch Last Fan Standing Series.

Chicago – Returning to the very location used for the first test of Last Fan Standing, Wizard World Chicago. The crowd was in for a treat as Bruce Campbell and partners announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for a second season of LAST FAN STANDING – created by Bruce Campbell and presented Pop Quiz Entertainment –PopcultHQ was in attendance at Wizard World Chicago when cult classic icon Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Burn Notice, The Evil Dead movies) asked fans for support on the all new Kickstarter campaign runing from August 20th through September 21st. Last Fan Standing Kickstarter LINK Last Fan Standing filmed

Action Lab Entertainment – The Indy Comic Publisher On The Rise

There are a large number of comic book fans who look for something over than superheroes; something unique, something different, something unexpected. For these readers, that generally means looking to independent publishers. You can guarantee you will find storylines unlike anything put out by the “big two.” Action Lab Entertainment is primed to satiate your cravings. Most known for their hit title Zombie Tramp, the publisher is putting out gems lately. With titles like Archon, Gravedigger, and Holy F*cked, you have a vast array of issues from which to choose depending on your current desire. You can even purchase digital

10 Things You May Not Know About Sons of Anarchy

Movies / TV, Pop Cult News

While I’m preparing for one of the best comic cons in the U.S., the Alamo City Comic Con, I’m brushing up on trivia. It’s a great way to break the ice with someone at a con whether you’re striking up a conversation while in line with fans, or if you happen to cross paths with a celebrity. Also, I’m a librarian. Trivia is like a drug. So here are 10 things you may not have known about the FX series, Sons of Anarchy. 1. Scott Glenn was originally cast as Clay Morrow. Scott Glenn, who you may recognize from the film

The Art Of: David Michael Beck – Never Before Seen A Real American Hero G.I. Joe Gallery

Comic Books, Interview

Accomplished and long time comic book painter artist for all the major publishers from Marvel, DC to Dark Horse. David Michael Beck has left his unmistakably talented mark on the comic book landscape like no other! This weeks PopcultHQ comic book artist spotlight goes to a man whose talents do more than speak for themselves. But one run still bothers the heck out of him once in a while and it has to do with The Real American Heroes G.I. Joe. PopcultHQ has a very special treat for our comic book and G.I. Joe fans, with a behind the scenes

Spock Vegas – The Ultimate Spock Impersonator

Cosplay

Paul ‘Spock Vegas’ Forest has been seen across North America at conventions and fundraisers. The 6’8” Toronto actor has become a regular face across the Internet, especially since the death of Leonard Nimoy. Paul has the same sharp angles and tall narrow frame as Leonard Nimoy, but he didn’t realize how much he looked like him until he did a Star Trek convention around 2011. At that point everyone told him he was the best Spock they had seen in 40 years. After that he began traveling and performing for tips across Canada and the West Coast of the U.S.