conventions

From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.

The Future of DC Deserves More Than Another Reboot: Why Marvel’s Patience Matters
Recently, I have given considerable thought to what the future holds for DC. Marvel and DC alike have achieved remarkable success in building cinematic universes—introducing new generations of superheroes, revisiting earlier storylines, and making some bold creative choices. That said, there have been a few missteps along the way. Not all films succeed, not all series perform well, and not every creative choice will be warmly embraced. The stories they are telling are exceptionally vast in scope.
By Jenna Deedya day ago in Geeks
I'm Cringe? I Beg Your Pardon?
I've been retired from the cosplay scene for over two years, meaning that I haven't been in cosplay or attended a convention since. I don't usually respond to hate comments online, but one really got to me. Recently while scrolling on YouTube, I ran into one of my videos that was a throwback cosplay duet I've done on TikTok and someone in the comments section said that it and I were cringe. I didn't respond to that rude remark, but I thought I'd use this story to teach everyone about treating others with respect and also respecting cosplayers of what they do. What aspect of me or in that video makes it cringey? It's one thing if they didn't like my video, but making a comment about something I've spent 10 years doing in a disrespectful way is what led me to write this story. Cosplayers are one of the most amazing people I've known. Whether I've met them online or at a con, they're very creative individuals. The ones who mock cosplayers who are adults just because they love what they do are people who have never done cosplay or stepped foot inside a convention. Also, who says that cosplay has an age limit? You never see this kind of mockery online towards cosplayers under the age of 18. I'll share a couple of pictures of my cosplays: my first one and last one as a cosplayer.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 days ago in Geeks
An Open Letter to Trey Parker and Matt Stone: Let Tweek and Craig’s Story Continue Without Turning Fandom Into a Battleground
Dear Trey Parker and Matt Stone, I have long been a devoted follower of South Park and feel a genuine connection to its characters. While the comedy is something we all appreciate, what truly makes these stories memorable is the characters themselves and the bonds between them.
By Jenna Deedy10 days ago in Geeks
I Got Bored of Blockbuster TV, Then Five British Shows Woke Me Up
American shows are like mutton hot pot: big portions, thick meat, a rolling broth, and one bite gives you full satisfaction. British shows are like cold-tossed radish skin: crisp, sharp, a little spicy. After too much hot pot, one plate of radish skin and your head clears.
By Jin12 days ago in Geeks
The Short-Drama Boom Isn’t a Storytelling Win. It’s a Bill Sent to Cinema.
The claim circulated for weeks: Redov, the short-drama app launched by ByteDance three years ago, was on pace to earn more than 40 billion yuan in 2026, enough to match or overtake China’s total annual box office. On October 27, Redov’s official account issued a statement. The revenue figures, including “annualized approaching 40 billion” and “420 to 450 billion this year,” were untrue. The “institutional data” and “expert projections” behind them were not official information, and the comparisons built on them had no factual basis.
By Jin16 days ago in Geeks
The Face of the Safe Bet
Watch enough recent Japanese anime and you get a specific kind of exhaustion. In an isekai show, a truck comes over the hill. The male lead opens his eyes on a grassland. His hair has changed color. His soul has not. In a school show, he sits in the back row by the window. By the third week, the three prettiest girls in school have had lunch with him, argued with him, and nearly bumped into him at a hallway corner. The genre changes. The setting changes. The girls’ hair colors change. The male lead looks injection-molded from the same template: not proactive, not offensive, not sharp, slightly self-deprecating, occasionally dense, and always able to say the right thing at the critical moment.
By Jin21 days ago in Geeks
What If Iman Vellani Helped Shape Marvel’s Future? Turning Superhero Fandom Into a Global Movement for Literacy and the Arts.
Picture this: Marvel shifting its focus away from securing A-list stars for the upcoming Avengers movie, the Disney+ show slated for next year, or even from the whole notion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it.
By Jenna Deedy28 days ago in Geeks
Notes from the Mind Palace
Entry... Whatever: The Comfort Carousel If you look closely at the titles stacked near the television, you can map out the exact texture of a person's internal weather.
By Syl De'Vilabout a month ago in Geeks
Verity Film: UK Release Date, Cast and Reviews of the Colleen Hoover Adaptation
The big screen adaptation of Verity brings author Colleen Hoover back to cinemas with a high profile psychological thriller. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film pairs Oscar winner Anne Hathaway with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett for a dark story of obsession, manuscript notes and hidden secrets.
By Dadson Wanjohi about a month ago in Geeks
Digger Film: UK Release Date, Cast, Plot and Reviews
The new film Digger , starring Tom Cruise, arrives in UK cinemas this week amid intense public curiosity and sharply divided early reviews. Marking Cruise's first project with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the high concept production combines black comedy, satire, and sweeping theatrical ambition.
By Dadson Wanjohi about a month ago in Geeks
London Film Festival 2026: Dates, Opening Film and the Biggest Premieres
The 70th BFI London Film Festival is almost here, bringing twelve days of global cinema to the capital. Organized by the British Film Institute (BFI), the UK's lead organization for film and moving image, the festival stands as one of the most significant celebrations on the international cultural calendar.
By Dadson Wanjohi about a month ago in Geeks
She Owes $6.5 Million for Quitting a Livestream Job. The Contract Was 46 Pages.
What the case is In January 2026, Goutou Luoli posted a video. She said she carried 6.5 million yuan in penalty debt. She was under a high-consumption restriction. She could not take high-speed rail or flights.
By Jin2 months ago in Geeks