The first day of Tampa MegaCon 2017 started with the living legend, Stan Lee. The former driving force behind Marvel answered questions for about 40 minutes except for an interruption or two, like the gentleman proposing to his girlfriend. “Come one, get on with it. He seems a nice enough fellow,” said Lee when she… Continue reading TAMPA MEGACON 2017: Stan Lee Panel, Charity Auction, Jay & Silent Bob Get Old
Author: Erica Freeman
Diversity Aboveground: White Male Allies Needed
White male allies have started to feel what minorities have felt all their lives. They aren’t the star of every film anymore. Sometimes, they’re basically just there to be the villain. It’s great for minorities to see themselves on the screen. Sometimes, it’s fun to read the complaints over Twitter about the new leads in… Continue reading Diversity Aboveground: White Male Allies Needed
Diversity Aboveground: By the Numbers
It’s that time again. A new fall television season is about to start. What about representation? Is it any better than last time? How does it look by the numbers? Females Fantasy fan favorites Amy Acker and Stephen Moyer are the Struckers who join an underground mutant community after their children’s powers are revealed in… Continue reading Diversity Aboveground: By the Numbers
Diversity Aboveground: Fantastic Gays and Where to Find Them
The past twelve months have been extremely eventful for the LGBTQUIA+ community. For once, positive representation has been found in films garnering critical acclaim and success at the box office. It’s time to recap a few and find out what this could mean for the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sequel. Moonlight While… Continue reading Diversity Aboveground: Fantastic Gays and Where to Find Them
SDCC17: DCTV Previews Upcoming TV Series
SDCC17 INFO: DCTV, the collective term for all DC Comics television series aired on the CW network, had its panel today. Representatives from all six series, including the 2018 Black Lightning, were there. The #BlackLightning panel went by so fast! Can't wait for the full panel next year. #SDCC2017 #WBSDCC #DCTV pic.twitter.com/yWWRTitKN5 — Ebony Elizabeth… Continue reading SDCC17: DCTV Previews Upcoming TV Series
SDCC17: Marvel Reveals More ‘Inhumans’
SDCC17 INFO: Marvel replaced their usual “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” panel with their new series, “Inhumans”. Sonya Balmores, Isabelle Cornish, Eme Ikwuakor, Ken Leung, Mike Moh, Anson Mount, Iwan Rheon, Serinda Swan, and Ellen Woglom was joined by director Roel Reine and showrunner Scott Buck. The panel was moderated by Jeph Loeb, Marvel Television Chief. Extended trailer… Continue reading SDCC17: Marvel Reveals More ‘Inhumans’
FILM REVIEW: Wonder Woman Proves Her Worth
When fans have adored a character for over 75 years but her only cinematic appearance is in The Lego Movie, it’s no wonder that Wonder Woman‘s arrival has been more anticipated than even James Comey testifying before Congress. Then, Patty Jenkins directs the film with a cast of mostly women and a crew with more… Continue reading FILM REVIEW: Wonder Woman Proves Her Worth