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September 2, 2018

‘Searching’ Writers Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian Want to Normalize the Asian American Narrative

https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2018/08/29/searching-writers-aneesh-chaganty-and-sev-ohanian-want-to-normalize-the-asian-american-narrative/

Searching has been marked as revolutionary in filmmaking with the story being told through the eyes of the technology and devices we use every day to communicate. The thriller, written by director Aneesh Chaganty and producer Sev Ohanian, tells the story of a missing daughter and a father (John Cho) determined to find her using […]

September 2, 2018

LA Comic Con announces Danny Trejo and More

http://www.thenerdelement.com/2018/08/28/la-comic-con-danny-trejo/

LA Comic Con announces several guests for its upcoming convention. Are you excited about the line up so far? Let us know in the comments!

DANNY TREJO, GREG CAPULLO …& MORE!

Get your Machete ready — Danny “Machete” Trejo is coming to Los Angeles Comic Con!

Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond.

He’s going to be joining us Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th, and better yet, we’re pre-selling his Autographs and Photo-Ops HERE!

GREG CAPULLO

Also on Saturday and Sunday, we’re being joined by legendary artist Greg Capullo!

If you don’t already know Greg Capullo’s work (and you should because it’s amazing), he is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Quasar, X-Force, Angela, Spawn and Batman! He also published his own creator-owned comics, Reborn and The Creech, through Image Comics.

More Programming!

This year’s show is also home to the fourth annual Cosplay National Championships! Cosplayers of every level will come together to compete for $20,000 worth of prizing. The show will take place on the Main Stage on Saturday, and you will not want to miss seeing the unrivaled levels of craftsmanship. You can find out more, and even sign up to compete HERE.

Last, but not least we are hosting GeekFest Film Fests’ 5th year at it returns to Los Angeles Comic Con. GeekFest will be programming a full festival with over 30 amazing science fiction, horror, fantasy and fan films to satiate every geek fandom. Watch and vote for your favorite films and be part of the awards ceremony held at the Main Stage. Learn more about it HERE.

Interested in going to LA Comic Con? Get your tickets HERE!

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September 1, 2018

10 Coolest Zords in 25 Years of Power Rangers

https://www.geek.com/television/10-coolest-zords-in-25-years-of-power-rangers-1751088/?source

From Gundam to Pacific Rim there is something undeniably appealing about watching giant robots go on wrecking sprees. It’s as ingrained in our DNA as the fight/flight mechanism or our gag reflexes being […]

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September 1, 2018

This ‘Black Lightning’ Actress Is Also a US Air Force Veteran

https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-lightning-actress-airforce/

Imagine having the opportunity to put pieces of your life experience on the big screen and heal your wounds through the characters you play. That’s what happened for Air Force veteran Skye Marshall, best known for her role in the superhero series Black Lightning. She landed the role of Shonda Peterson in the movie Indivisible, an inspiring true story that speaks about the power of faith to uplift families—especially those who have been devastated by the aftermath of war.

“I have waited patiently for many years to finally book a military role so that I can represent true veterans and bring some authenticity to the characters I can play,” said Marshall, who has starred in the Lifetime biopic about Toni Braxton, Unbreak My Heart and can be seen as Kara Fowdy on the hit CW superhero series, Black Lighting.

“When I read the script, I was just blown away by how accurate the writing was when it comes to military families and members that are dealing with the struggles on and off the battlefield.”

Marshall, a classically trained dancer, has a background that positioned her perfectly for the role. “At age 5, I did ballet, jazz, tap. I was the tutu girl. I danced all throughout high school and in the marching band in college.” Marshall’s dance background helped her to learn choreography that required her to be able to take a man down while building the muscle memory needed to rehearse scenes for the movie.

The Black Lightning actress may have been a talented performer for decades, but her interest in joining the Air Force didn’t start until college. While at Hampton University, she made it her mission not to be a twenty-something-year-old with hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loan debt. So she enlisted in the Air Force where she received a full ride to cover all of her college expenses. “That was my initial decision as to why I joined the Air Force. Once I joined, I got to experience the community, and it was like summer camp for me.” However, when 9/11 came, her priorities shifted. “It wasn’t just about paying for college. I have to serve my country. And I don’t regret the experience.”

Playing the role of Shonda Peterson also allowed Marshall to heal wounds that she had left open. “Just reading the lines of Shonda, it was interesting. I was able to hijack my character’s line and heal myself through her expression. So the words she was able to say, I was able to internalize and process it to heal myself. I’m pretty much living through her experience.”

Then there comes a moment in your life when the dots connect and you realize everything you’ve been through has prepared you for the impact you want to have in society. “When I was in the military, I had a hidden dream of wanting to be an actor. I never thought that those two would ever collide,” says Marshall. “So for me to be able to put on this uniform and do what I love, by the grace of God that I have the opportunity and that I was prepared and ready for it, I am so proud to be able to represent not just those women who have the struggles that my character Shonda has but any all active members and family members that struggle with transition coming out of the service.

Indivisible will be released in theaters on Oct. 26.

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