Woah, didn't expect this one and we feel bad, because we're gonna miss it in person. The Dodgers will have a Hololive Night, this Friday July 5th, set in the back drop of AX in town. Yes, those Vtubers (virtual streamers) who play video games online are coming to Dodger Stadium for a special night where you can collect their cards and see a special drone show after the game. We hope they post the “Take Me Out to The Ball Game,” performance online.
Here's the latest tidbits from AX:
"Taito will be present at Anime Expo 2024 held in Los Angeles from July 4th (Thursday) to July 7th (Sunday) to debut their new anime figure brand, “DRESSTA"
You can sang some cool swag like a free sun visor, while supplies last, at the Dressta booth.
If staying near Hollywood and Highland check out Japan House's latest exhibit on Kawaii
Anime Expo: THIS Thursday, July 4th - Sunday, July 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LA Convention Center The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be located in Kentia Hall across the way from Artist Alley
As part of the celebration of Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary this year, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling out a collection of all NEW exclusive merchandise. **Please note that this event requires a ticket to Anime Expo** **No food items will be available at this appearance**
Friday, June 5th (12 Noon)
KICK INTO GEAR AT THE KAMEN RIDER PHOTO OP
Head to the Shout! Studios booth (#723) at noon to celebrate the release of Kamen Rider Geats: The Complete series and check out the CSM Typhoon belt, DX Desire Driver belt and more, as well as a meet-and-greet opportunity with Kamen Rider Geats himself.
Pony Canyon invites you to head to Booth 2130 at Anime Expo, where you can step into the wrestling ring and capture a photo with a life-sized Kinnikuman. Relive iconic scenes and watch trailer videos on a massive monitor. But that’s not all! On Saturday, July 6th, at 1:00 PM, don’t miss an exclusive autograph session with the director of Kinnikuman, Akira Sato. The first 50 fans who take a photo of the Kinnikuman booth and post it with #AX2024 on social media will get the chance to participate. To join, come to the wrestling ring in front of the booth at 12:30 PM on July 6th. Autographs will be provided on specially prepared autograph boards.
It's that time of year again, the 4th of July an Anime Expo. So, not gonna go over AX over here that much, but downtown belongs to the otaku this weekend. We've been telling you about AX for week's now. We'll have a big overview the event when it's all over.
A celebration of community, resilience and joy shared among Angelenos who want to build connections, solidarity, allyship and mutual support. This year’s event features arts activities, sports games, live music, and dance, with dozens of LA’s favorite food trucks and DJs spanning genres from hip-hop to reggaeton, funk, and more. Enjoy the return of the Gloria Molina Grand Park Ferris Wheel and an innovative drone show by Grizzly Entertainment.
Come celebrate with us and experience the true spirit of community.
Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland ave Los Angeles, CA 90068
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"Harry Connick, Jr. first commanded a stage at the age of five, and he’s been blowing audiences away ever since. The Grammy and Emmy winner—not to mention Hollywood Bowl Hall of Famer—and his band lead three thrilling nights of songs, fireworks, and fun, featuring Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil."
Guests are invited to bring family and friends to celebrate Independence Day at Universal Studios Hollywood to experience the theme park’s slate of award-winning lands, rides, and attractions, then transition to the rhythmic beats of a fife and drum band, festive décor and an exhilarating fireworks display beginning at 9:00 p.m.
The Queen Mary’s All-American 4th of July Celebration runs from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets start at $35 online for children and $55 online per adult. The VIP admission is $125 for ages 4+ and includes additional access to Verandah Grill, Britannia Salon, and premium firework viewing. Hotel and cabana packages are also available. Cabanas are available for reservation and will grant access to the Capstan Deck.
Celebrate an all-American 4th of July aboard The Queen Mary and enjoy a fun-filled day of good food, great entertainment, family games, activities, a World War II aircraft flyover, and a spectacular fireworks show.
JAWS 4th of July
Jaws is playing at like every independent theater in LA. Here's two of the many listings for July 4th. I'm glad we associate the 4th with a man-eating shark.
DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S ANNUAL SHARK WEEK KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY, JULY 7 at 8PM
"Thrilling encounters with apex predators, epic deep-sea expeditions, and weighty concerns about the poop from the fattest white sharks patrolling the waters are just a few of the extraordinary stories that will emerge during Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, beginning Sunday, July 7 at 8PM ET/PT. Host John Cena will guide viewers through 21 hours of new programming and preview each night’s top moments alongside interviews with fan favorite shark experts."
On each evening of the Festival of Arts summer schedule, ticket holders are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (living pictures), incredibly faithful recreations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.
Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this highly acclaimed juried fine art show features the work of over 100 award-winning Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists.
4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108 George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
The American Cinematheque’s upcoming ULTRA CINEMATHEQUE 70 Fest will feature a staggering 39 films in glorious 70mm! Join us July 5th through August 4th at the Aero and Egyptian Theatres for both brand new, classic and archival 70mm prints with exclusive members only screenings and exciting events for the general public.
Friday / Saturday - July 5-6 and 12-13, 2024 SIX Shows a Night - 7pm / 7:45pm / 8:30pm / 9:15pm / 10pm / 10:45pm
4850 Lankershim Blvd N Hollywood, CA 91601 TIX $20 in Advance or $25 at the door
*Only 9 people per experince
"Prepare for an unforgettable summer experience as '80s SUMMER SLASHER brings the chills and thrills of classic '80s horror to life! This 18+ immersive theatre production invites audiences to step into the spooky world of Camp Bloodmoon, where they will play a role in a terrifying adventure filled with suspense, scares, and interactive fun.'80s Summer Slasher promises a unique blend of fright and excitement, making every performance a night to remember!"
Prime! tells the human (and humanoid android) stories behind the world’s biggest and soon to be only company. Join a very special Alexa-bot as they leave their warehouse home for the first time, traveling across the country to learn just how much Amazon has changed the world… for the better! This musical adventure takes you across the entire globe, from Florida to California.
In Tribute to the 30th anniversary of Mike Mignola's Hellboy superhero character curator Gary Deocampo has assembled a group exhibition with over 40 artists paying tribute to Hellboy with paintings, drawings and sculptures.
The Tournament of Cheeseburgers comes to a close and the finalists that won have been invited to sell their best cheeseburgers at this Sunday's Smorgasburg. Does it get more American then that? What's the top ranking SoCal cheeseburger, find out Sunday!
Tournament of Cheeseburgers Sunday, July 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Smorgasburg LA at ROW DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., downtown L.A. Parking $
-Just love that the trailer is warning you that it's a comedy this time.
Extra:
OFF THE 405
is the Getty Center's annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing
some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable
experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
10am-4pm at @rowdtla Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg
is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in
Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred
local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
American Cinematheque-A celebratedindependent theatergroup that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Vidiots -A
one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious
about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant
content and special screenings.
March 2-Sept 1 Japanese American National Museum 100 North Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Admission $
Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean,
Taylor
Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM
has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the
Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights
diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.
“Yes,
KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” is the first exhibition in which
Masuda, known as the “King of Kawaii,” brings together multiple artworks
unravelling the concepts within the phenomena while introducing his
personal story of sharing kawaii with the world. Through his collection
of artifacts from the origins of the culture and dazzling immersive art
installations, visitors are invited to explore the cultural context and
significance of the kawaii movement and step into the colorful world to
feel the aesthetic for themselves, emphasizing its role in fostering a
sense of joy, innocence, and community as a tool for self-expression and
representation of a worldwide tribe to which we can all belong.
Never-before-seen
at a museum and making its American debut, Asian Comics: Evolution of
an Art Form presents the largest ever selection of original artworks
from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced
forms. This exhibition is a vivid journey through the art of comics and
visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most
recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese
manga and beyond, highlighting key creators
Ahhh, nature, such grand beauty and majesty. Oh, look over there a slow-witted zombie man with a old turn-of-the-century firefighter's mask. Such beauty.
In a Violent Nature could have been an instant horror cult classic. With a premise about following the under killer from their perspective. And, following them as they take their time wandering through the forest. It be fun to find the artsy in the 80's b-Horror movie classic. And, it almost pulls it off. Almost.
John, Johnny is a resurrected vengeful monster who just wants his locket back and he goes after 20-something douches who deserve to die after they woke him up.
This is very much built upon the genre of Jason/ Friday the 13th and a million other rip-offs. That part, it has down. Some lovely brutal kills that might even make you laugh or throughout.
As a horror fan, this was a strangely soothing almost ASMR addicting romp in the woods. If they still existed, I'd want to see our lead, a hulking mess, lurching around my monitor in the wilderness as a screensaver. That is the main movie, enjoying nature with an undead murderer. The forest isn't scary with him, it's serene.
Once again, some amazing nature shots, with our friend, the killer.
All of it gets undone with a third act back into the perspective of one of the victims. Back to someone running into the woods and forest being scary again. The point of it, is now fear/PTSD/drama isn't gonna leave that person. Maybe Johnny will get them, but it doesn't matter, because fear is the mind killer.
And, after spending so much time with our lead, it seems like such a lesser ending, a cope out. The director shows he has the look, but not the writing chops to complete the story in a satisfactory way.
It did not need to end with more violence, my blood-lust was satiated, but the tacked on last ten minutes from someone else's perspective to the same old horror story...no, thanks.
It hurts, because with a minor tweak to the end, it would have easily been a favorite for the year.
We'll get you an Anime Expo Minute tomorrow for now just read these great bits of info from Twitter on stuff happening at AX. Surprisingly, they're quite useful.
As, we're a few days away, hope you have a great time and we'll cover everything after. See ya there.
🚶Line Locations: Have a certain panel or content that you are looking to attend?👁️ Please refer to the Line Locations map to help you guide where to queue.🏃♂️ #AX2024
🚧 Attention! Pico Blvd will be closed for AX Crossing from Figueroa St. to LA Live Way. Get ready for an amazing experience filled with food vendors and performances! 🍔🎶 #AX2024
💥 OMG! Saturday 1-Day Badges are officially sold out! 😱 But don’t worry, 4-Day Badges are still available! 🎟️✨ Buy yours today and enjoy the full #AX2024 experience! 🌟
Saturday and Sunday are sold out, that means there's going to be huge numbers of people in attendance. Take your time and get anywhere you want to go early, but remember to enjoy yourself.
☀️ AX Weather Forecast! Daytime temps will be mostly in the high 80s, and nighttime will cool down to the 60s. 🌡️ Plan accordingly and stay comfortable the whole day! 🌙 Temperature may change based on the most up to date weather forecast #AX2024pic.twitter.com/reYiYIMk8f
OMG over 120 products!?! I just...I just think the title is terrible. Did an AI write that headline or someone with a lack of English understanding? Why ANN? Why? It be nice if the booth had something else cool about it. Oh, wait...
Wait...wait, you'll get this ultra boring looking bag. Only, if you spend $30 or more.
And, as we always say in America, "Once you reach the set amount of [purchase benefits] you'll get a special bag with no characters or art from any of the 9 series that 120 + products we're selling are from."
Holy, we have to show off how boring this is. This is an awful looking bag.
Someone should be in trouble at Kadokawa and frankly it looks like sponsored content on ANN.
(Contest)
If anyone gives us the bag, find our e-mail and contact us. First person to do so, we'll feature you on the site, whatever you're social media or work you want to show off and we'll go over what you bought and what you thought of the bag.
We just want to have it and ridicule it when we get groceries.
Update:
Look how easy gashapon did it
Hold all your capsules with a clear GASHAPON tote bag!
Receive this gift when you spend $20 or more. While supplies last.
This ending theme, I mean chef's kiss. It totally captures the sense of humor and how dumb the anime is. Suicide Squad Isekai, out now, doesn't even feature Waller, the Suicide Squad's boss, in the series for that long. Most of her actual screen time might be this outro.
After watching three episodes all say... WB’s or some part of that huge corporation probably thought they would get a huge boost from the Suicide Squad game that sucks. They didn't know it would be doing so bad. The series was commissioned probably two years ago and was just waiting for a release after completion. So, the demand was based on wants from a ways back.
It’s fun trash, you can tell the Japanese team had fun making it. Many jokes make no sense, I don’t think their version of American humor goes over well. Overall writing, the small talk characters say to each other and the bad translated sub make it an anime from a decade ago.
Still, gotta love Clayface reinterpreted as Michael Jackson.
Welcome to the Pigsty, Master! Opening June 28 and running until July 28, Akiba Maid War Café is Little Tokyo’s newest immersive experience set in the bizarre and absurd world of the popular anime series Akiba Maid War. Gangs of violent gun-toting Yakuza cosplay maids rule the streets of Akihabara where cuteness is justice, and moé (a Japanese concept of feeling strong affection) is not just a calling, but a way of life.
Ton Tokoton!, translating in English to The Oinky Doink Café!, is a pig-themed café where the maids dress with pig-themed accessories (e.g., bows with cute little pig nose accents, pig ears, etc.) and act like cute pigs. When they make pig trotter hand signs don’t make the mistake I did and respond with the Vulcan Salute, aka, Spock’s “Live Long and Prosper” hand gesture. Maids incorporate puns involving pigs whenever possible and deliver the occasional snort here and there for good measure, all in good fun and consistent with the TV series.
Combining an authentic-ish maid café experience with theatrical and musical elements, here, the maid performers not only entertain, but they serve themed food from the anime (complete with ketchup drawing service), re-enact key scenes from the series, and dance during the Oinky Doink Live Porkformance Showings.
All with ridiculous names, the three entrees include Porker’s Omurice (Ham Omurice), Heart Kyun! Curry (Chicken Curry Rice), and Piglet Cutlet Bento (Tonkatsu Bento). Both the Ham Omurice and the Chicken Curry Rice include drawing services where maid performers decorate meals with ketchup. TTDILA strongly recommends the Porker’s Omurice as the omelet provides a good canvas for ketchup art.
Beverages include Oinky Doinky Drink, a soft drink with a “taste enhancing spell included,” Piggy Pearl Iced Coffee, and Oinky Doink Water. Piggy Wiggy Cookie Ice Cream is available for dessert.
The event ends with goodbyes and a decorated Polaroid from your lovely maid to commemorate the occasion.
Ticket prices range between $25 and $80 and are by reservation only. Each show is limited to 52 guests arranged into 13 tables of 4 chairs. This capacity limit and seating arrangement is important to note because prime time slots will likely sell out — especially in the days immediately before, during, and after Anime Expo.
Akiba Maid War is available for streaming on HIDIVE and on Blu-ray from Sentai, and officially licensed, event-exclusive merchandise is available for purchase. Oink it up, baby!
TICKETS
June 28 Through July 28. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except July 8. Event Rating: PG-13
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