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Comic Con 2019 wraps up!

July 22, 2019July 28, 2019 | be3n

It was an incredible surprise visit to Comic Con! Exhausting and exhilarating! I finally made it to a Simpsons panel thanks to a very special fan of my own who provided me with a most coveted invite. I saw some incredible costumes, amazing artwork, and talented performers. I bought too many t-shirts and not enough comics and artwork. I went to an awesome panel on building communities in Sci-Fi and it turned into just an insightful talk on all manner of writing topics by some incredible writers (only some of which i have already read). Let’s just say that i have a pile of new books to read now. Until next year!

Comic Con 2019 - AT-AT and Rebel vehicles

Comic Con 2019 - Game of Thrones Costumes

Comic Con 2019 - Retired Superman and Batman

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Comic Con Day 2!

July 19, 2019July 28, 2019 | be3n

Finally done with the work part, i am able to explore the con. panels, shopping, and incredible costumes, oh my!

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I just returned from amazing Deadwood event!

April 23, 2019 | be3n

Incredible stores from the the making of the original series and the new movie. Some of the favorite scenes were played on the big screen. Great talent all around. I cannot wait for the movie.

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Chinese New Year celebrated in Los Angeles!

February 9, 2019February 12, 2019 | be3n

We missed the parade, and even worried that the celebration might be winding down. Luckily it turned out that the celebration was not even slowing. Confetti cannons continued to fire, gathering so much on the ground that children were playing in it like snow. Confetti angles, confetti ball fights, there were even some industrious youths that managed to relaunch a massive pile back into the air and onto the heads of celebrants. Amazing food, performers, music and art. Not to mention the typical chinatown fair. I watched performances by dragon dancers, contortionists, martial artists, traditional chinese music as well as contemporary chinese pop music. It was a great way to bring in the year of the Boar!

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More photos from Stan Lee tribute

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 | be3n

Incredibly, we were provided with a seemingly endless supply of White Castle Burgers. These delicious tiny devils were a delight. I ate too many. #noregrets

Amazing art was on display prominently featuring Stan. The honors kept coming. The army provided a color guard with taps. Celebrity panels and pre-recorded messages from people across the spectrum of entertainment media. Even the mayor of Los Angeles presented POW Entertainment with a specially produced key to the city. The documentary and other videos offered incredible insight into the history of Stan and his many many creative endeavors. I probably watched 45 minutes of Stan Lee cameos. In fact, I am grateful that I had watched Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse before coming to this event. I teared up during Stan’s particularly moving cameo. I doubt it would have had the same impact seen out of context. I met many incredible people. From fans to speakers and even the event staff were all comic (or comic based movie) lovers. This was an experience I will never forget.

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I’m at the Stan Lee Tribute in Hollywood!

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 | be3n

This is an amazing crowd. Everyone here was inspired by the worlds and characters created by Stan. Many have even made careers out of his creations. More.