March 12, 2025

C2E2 Debuts Comedy Programming Track Featuring Patton Oswalt, The Second City, The Thrilling Adventure Hour Cast & Creators, and More!

By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled the lineup for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo’s (C2E2) first comedy programming track, featuring laugh-out-loud stand-up shows, improv troupes, and celebrity comedians. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place from April 11 through April 13 with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. Comedy programming […]

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March 11, 2025

Split Fiction First Impressions

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Split Fiction is a new co-op game from Hazelight Studios, the company behind the cult hits It Takes Two and Brothers. In the game, you and a friend take on the roles of Mio and Zoe, two writers who participate in a revolutionary experiment that will transform the future of storytelling. After an unfortunate accident, they […]

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January 17, 2025

‘Superman,’ ‘Supernatural,’ ‘The Flash, ‘Twilight,’ Local Sessions Highlight Fan Expo Portland Panel Programming

By Staff Reports Exclusive programming is a highlight for many FAN EXPO Portland attendees, with a wide variety of panels from start to finish. From “The Flash” Grant Gustin and panels with some of the stars of various iterations of the “Superman” franchise, to Jared Padalecki and six other “Supernatural” standouts and “Twilight” celebrity Q&As, to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime […]

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October 27, 2024

My Terrifier Journey

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor So, I was a bit late to the Terrifier franchise. As a horror fan, it was something that was on my radar, but I never took the leap into it. I was fully aware of Art The Clown but honestly assumed he was just another psychotic killer behind a mask, something I had seen so […]

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August 18, 2024

Alien: Romulus Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Back in 1996, I had the opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World with my high school band. Flying from Washington State to Florida was quite the trek, but it was with a bunch of my peers, and we were thrilled. One of the most memorable experiences I had at the resort was at Magic Kingdom. […]

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August 9, 2024

EMERALD CITY COMIC CON ANNOUNCES TICKET SALE DATES FOR 2025 SHOW

By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced the ticket sale dates for Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 2025. The general public sale for ECCC begins on Thursday, August 22 following presales for 2024 VIPs and current Popverse Superfans on Wednesday, August 21.  Additionally, ReedPop is unveiling this year’s ECCC theme will be Back […]

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July 18, 2024

Blink-182: Feeling This In Portland

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Blink-182 performed at The Moda Center Saturday night in Portland Oregon in front of droves of fans of all ages. They played classic hits and new favorites that catered to everybody. Ever since their reunion last year they have been hitting the road in support of their new album One More Time… and have been […]

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June 16, 2024

Inside Out 2: A Personal Journey

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The first Inside Out was a revelation of sorts for a lot of people. Everybody could relate to the story of eleven-year-old Riley and the emotions running wild in her head. Even after you grow out of that phase in your life and think you better grasp those emotions, life hits you with curve balls, […]

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June 9, 2024

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s hard to believe, but the Bad Boys franchise is almost 30 years old now. It’s also hard to believe that stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence would be reprising the roles that shot them to stardom after this long and doing it with style. What’s even harder to believe is that the films would be […]

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May 11, 2024

Life is Strange: True Colors Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Life is full of choices. Some are simpler than others, but your decisions can affect everything in your life from that moment on. They often leak into the lives of those around you and change their lives for better or worse. It’s a part of being human and as vital as breathing, eating, and staying […]

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May 4, 2024

Let It Rip Chicago: C2E2 2024

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Chicago is known for many things, not the least of which is its impact on pop culture. From the films of John Hughes, The Blues Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins, and most recently, The Bear, the city has held a special place in many a nerd’s heart for decades. As somebody who has watched the culture […]

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March 31, 2024

Late Night With The Devil Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor A few years back, I watched a film called Ghostwatch. It had been on my radar for a long time, but the opportunity to finally watch it presented itself when my wife and kids were out of town for the evening. Ghostwatch is a British mocumentaty that aired on Halloween night in 1992 across the pond. […]

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March 27, 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Ghostbusters is part of many lives around the world. The original film was released in 1984, and a sequel followed shortly after, creating one of the most influential and popular franchises of all time. While they weren’t the first to incorporate comedy into the horror genre, they were the first to be taken into the mainstream […]

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March 2, 2024

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 3

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Our time has come to an end at Emerald City Comic Con 2024, but there is still one more day left tomorrow (Sunday). Saturday is always the busiest day at every con and today was no exception. Saturday is also the best day to check out amazing cosplay and cool franchise meetups. There was a […]

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March 1, 2024

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 2

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was another action packed day at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 as the con entered its second day. The attendees and guests didn’t let the rain stop them as they celebrated the best nerdom has to offer. The cosplay was on point as always and the panels were incredible as always. One of the […]

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February 29, 2024

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 1

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con kicked off with a bang this year at the Seattle Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the event takes place at the new and spacious Summit Building, just blocks away from the old convention center. This year, they are also utilizing the old building for celebrity autographs, photo-ops […]

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February 29, 2024

Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, & Papercutz Unveil Emerald City Comic Con 2024 Lineup

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz, are set for an eventful Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) in Seattle, WA (Feb. 29 – Mar.3)! From exclusive signings to engaging panels, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience at Booth #20707 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES Mad Cave Studios Booth Signings Friday, March 1: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Joe Corallo, […]

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February 19, 2024

Madame Web Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s hard to go into a movie that so much has already been said about with an open mind. Whether it’s good or bad, the opinions of others often cast a massive shadow over particular films, and Madame Web is a great example of that. With the exception of the animated Spider-Verse films, the Sony Spidey-centric […]

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February 18, 2024

A Nerds Adventure On The Open Seas

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor When my wife and I first set sail on the Discovery Princess in 2022 for an Alaskan Cruise, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. We had both experienced short cruises when we were young adult but nothing like the massive seven-day trek we were about to embark on. As somebody who enjoys nature but also […]

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January 7, 2024

‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Daredevil,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ Q&As Among Top Programming at FAN EXPO Portland

By Staff Reports From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO Portland presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, January 12-14 at Oregon Convention Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show […]

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December 26, 2023

Wednesday #1 Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Community is sometimes hard to find. There is a world where everybody you surround yourself with shares the same passions as you do and understands exactly where you are coming from. While this world does exist in some version of the multiverse, most of us in this one are struggling to find that sense of belonging. […]

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October 22, 2023

Blink-182: One More Time… Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was the fall of 2022 when fans of Blink-182 had their collective minds blown. After weeks of speculation and rumors, it was confirmed that original founding member Tom DeLonge was reuniting with his former bandmates Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. It was surprising, but fans were over the moon with this news and were […]

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