SDCC 2014: Convention Center Navigation Tips!

It's our first time going to San Diego Comic Con, so we are looking at every single tip and taking it all in. We know that Comic-Con site has the best information and we wanted to share it with some of you that may be new to the the convention as well.

Take a look below.

Comic-Con International is a vast and magical place. It’s also crowded. Here are some tips for getting around.

You won’t need a sextant or protractor to plot a course, but you should familiarize yourself with the lay of the land, via our online maps (the web version of our Quick Guide will be online next week), especially the Exhibit Hall map (click here to see it). Scope out your favorite booths now, by utilizing our Exhibitor Lists and use them with the map … preparation is key!

When you’re in the Exhibit Hall, please don’t stop in the aisles to take photos of that awesome cosplayer in front of you. Traffic on the floor is dense and constantly moving. We know this is a tough request, but please be mindful of your surroundings and everyone else, especially if you have little ones with you.

The Exhibit Hall is always crowded. If you’re in Hall A and suddenly have the urge to visit Artists’ Alley, way down in Hall G, don’t try to get there through the Hall … Go out into the lobby and head that way. While still crowded, it’ll be much quicker.

A quick way to get up to both the Mezzanine (where Comic-Con Games are located), and the upper level panel rooms and Sails Pavilion is through the back of the Exhibit Hall. Exit through the doors of the back of Hall B2 and you’ll find an elevator and escalators to take you upstairs. This is the only way to get to the Mezzanine! You can also access the upper level panel rooms by the escalators and elevators in the front lobby.

For more tips check out comic-con.org

Any tips FANdemonaniacs? We want to hear from you!

It Was All About the Dothraki at the Florida Supercon

Some know him from Stargate: Atlantis, or as Conan the Barbarian, but for most who attended this past weekend's Miami Florida Supercon, it was all about Khal Drogo. With more Khaleesi's in attendance than I could count, they too were looking for their Drogo.
Game of Thrones, Khal Drogo was played by the very sexy Jason Momoa. You all know his character was killed off in the first season, but he was so loved, and never forgotten. It was amazing to meet him. Besides the obvious (yea, he is ridiculously good looking), Jason is one of the nicest actors I've met. He was super down to earth and all about his fans. He took the time to interact with everyone, walking (running and high fiving) among those of us waiting to take a picture with him. He definitely knows how to stir up a crowd. During his panel he started speaking Dothraki, that certainly made a few girls scream.
Below is one of the pictures he took, an ultimate selfie!!! Can you see me in the audience? LOL!!

He was pretty coy when asked about playing Aquaman in the upcoming Batman v Superman, not giving us any information. He does have a movie called Road to Paloma coming out next week, which he filmed with his wife, Lisa Bonet. So be sure to check it out.

‘The Vampire Diaries’ season 6: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev heading to Comic-Con

The Vampire Diaries has long been a staple of Comic-Con, so you really cannot be surprised by the news that they will be returning yet again to San Diego.

So which cast members have been confirmed to be taking part right now? Think the major players that include Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham and Paul Wesley along with executive producer Julie Plec. More may end up being confirmed, but these are the people who are confirmed as of now. The stars of this show will be present on Saturday, July 26.

The appearance from the cast of The Vampire Diaries is something to be a particularly special gift for the fans, mostly because they really do more to get there than the majority of the maybe some other casts. Why? The cast is coming from Atlanta in the middle of production, and they are basically going there, doing some promotion for The CW, and then going right back to work on the East Coast. So be ready and welcoming, if you are lucky like we are to be attending this years Comic-Con.

It has already been confirmed that the new season of The Vampire Diaries will premiere on Thursday, October 2, and we also now know that both Somerhalder and Graham are going to be returning as series regulars. Therefore, there is no drama there, and the only real debate thanks to that is what is going to happen when it comes to the two of them. They are not exactly in the land of the living, and Damon and Bonnie will therefore how to find their way back.

Comic-Con: Warner Bros. Television Brings 15 Series to San Diego!

The good people at Comingsoon.net  have put together, so we don't have to, a list of the doings, of all your fave WB shows that will be at San Diego Comic Con. 

We are looking forward to our very first comic con and have made our list of things to do, and where we want to be. Take a look at the list below and let us know where you are going to be when you attend comic con in San Diego this year! 

Warner Bros. Television has once again announced a massive line-up for the San Diego Comic-Con, which kicks off on July 23. The studio is bringing 15 series to Comic-Con from producers including Greg Berlanti,Bruno Heller, Greg Plageman, Julie Plec, Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright, Kevin Williamson and many more.

Participating in all the action are Comic-Con favorites and new additions including "The Following's" Kevin Bacon; "The Vampire Diaries'" Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder; "Supernatural's" Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins; "The Flash's" Grant Gustin ("Arrow"); "Constantine's" Matt Ryan and Harold Perrineau ("Lost"); "The Originals'" Joseph Morgan; "Childrens Hospital's" Rob Corddry; "Mike Tyson Mysteries'" Mike Tyson; and cast members from "Gotham" — to name just a few — who will join producers Greg Berlanti ("Arrow," "The Flash"), Greg Plageman ("Person of Interest"), Julie Plec ("The Vampire Diaries," "The Originals"), Jason Rothenberg ("The 100"), Rob Thomas & Diane Ruggiero-Wright ("iZOMBIE," "Veronica Mars"), Kevin Williamson ("The Following," "The Vampire Diaries") and many more.

Here's the full line up of events:

Take a Moment... for One Heart Source

www.oneheartsource.org

                                                           

Hey My Fellow Readers!

So as you know, week to week I write about my favorite shows, one of them being the Sons of Anarchy. There's still a few months to go before we get to see them again, for their final season. So in the interim, I'm asking you all to take a moment and go over the important information below. One day I came across a post from Kim Coates ( aka. 'Tig') about a non-profit organization called One Heart Source (OHS), which his daughter is involved in.  So I decided to see what it was all about. I, like many others tend to get caught up in the day to day minutia, but I'm glad I paused my day to see what it was that one of my favorite characters is so passionate about.

Through the power of social media, I thought it would be a great platform to just take a moment, a moment to reflect and spread the word. So, all I'm asking is that you take a moment and read up on OHS. Please check out their website below, and their Hogs for Heart Charity Event coming up in October in LA. If your an SOA fan, this is one event you do NOT want to miss!! Check out the video below from last years event...!!

One Heart Source (OHS) is a non-profit organization designed to empower young people through education, and to provide high quality education and care for vulnerable children in Tanzania and South Africa.

Our official website:  www.oneheartsource.org

Donate here to support our education programs in Africa: http://www.oneheartsource.org/general/

Information about last year's Hogs for Heart event: http://www.oneheartsource.org/2nd-annual-hogs-for-heart-event/

Save the Date Video for this year's event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecu9AG0a2gs

Information about this year's event:

3rd Annual Hogs for Heart event: Mingle with the cast of Sons of Anarchy while supporting One Heart Source

Where: Somewhere in LA

When: Saturday, October 11, 2014 (7-10 pm)

Tickets will be available to the general public in the beginning of August.
Email hogsforheart@gmail.com to receive ticket information as soon as it becomes available.

I want to thank you for taking a moment to read about One Heart Source, and how they are making a difference in children's lives. Together we can help OHS spread awareness.

Love ya,

T

Nathan Fillion at PhoenixComicon Part 2

I decided the biggest problem with this panel was I totally lost my ability to multi-task. I forgot to take pictures because I was totally engrossed in Nathan and the random bits of silliness.

There was some Firefly reminiscing and a lot of longing for a reboot. Nathan reminded everyone it’s been twelve years – hard to believe it's been that long. My favorite story was the pants splitting. Evidently, Captain Tightpants had a penchant for ripping his trousers during Firefly. Not that he needed to be doing anything in particular at the time just because he has a “Bootah!” his word, not mine.

Castle questions also peppered the hour. One was in regards to his favorite “Caskett” moment. It appears Nathan prefers some conflict to take place. He really liked when Demming was in play and Castle was both angry and frustrated with Beckett and the entire situation. Then the fan mentioned that hers was from “Still” when Gates told Beckett to just kiss the man. Nathan replied, “Oh that’s my favorite now too.”

Courtesy of ABC Studios

There were some questions about what he'd like to see on Castle, production questions and how he handles romantic scenes with Beckett. He reminded the audience that even though he plays the title character, he doesn’t run the show. (Another side note here since year seven is often tied to contracts, give the leads producer credit like Mark Harmon has on NCIS. Just saying.)

Nathan had some funny ideas about incorporating Alan Tudyk on a guest appearance as a cheap knock off of Castle and Beckett. I think that would be hysterical if Alan was a romance writer using a female nom de plume and he teamed up with Slaughter.

The most interesting aspects of the panel to me were Nathan’s personal stories. These gave the audience a little more insight into the man not just who he plays on TV. It made me like Nathan Fillion a lot more because honestly, the guy I know is Castle.

One fan asked him about if he had a need for speed and his reply was very wise. He likes his life a lot and considers it one in a million so to do something reckless and lay his bike down would be dumb. You get the feeling he knows exactly where he is and what he wants to do and now he has the power and the fan base to do it.

I wish I would’ve gotten to the Arizona State University presentation he did that night because when Nathan talks about gadgets and science he lights up like a kid. He would love it if the world ran on solar and wind power and I have to agree – cleaner product and renewable source. He only drives electric vehicles which brought up another a very cool item that circulated Twitter last week. Go check this out at Solar Roadways.

It’s fantastic and the funny part was these solar tiles will heat up and melt icy roadways. No more need of snow plows. After a pause Nathan looked carefully at us and had explain to Arizona natives what snow was – hysterical!

It was a great event and an awesome weekend and I really, really, really hope he comes back next year!

Nathan Fillion at PhoenixComicon Part 1

Can I just say I would love to be invited over to Nathan Fillion’s house for a barbeque some weekend? Once I got past the awkward speechlessness and staring I think it would be a great time. He tells great stories, gives people gifts and just seems like a guy you’d want to hang out with once you got past the awkward speechlessness and staring.

Saturday afternoon at Phoenix Comicon was beyond crowded. It was wall to wall people wearing Jayne hats and Firefly t-shirts competing with those of us wearing Castle shirts and Dr. Horrible costumes. We were a zillion sardines crammed into several hundred thousand square feet of space all vying for a choice spot when the panel started.

I am pretty sure there were at least four thousand people wedged in line outside the auditorium while another four thousand had already stake their claim to Nathan’s panel inside. My only complaint here was if the staff at Comicon was really going to enforce their rule of everyone must exist at the end of each panel then they needed to put bodies in the room to make sure that happened. There were probably two thousand people in line behind us that didn’t get in but stood in line over an hour anyway. Just a thought for next year if you can coerce Mr. Fillion to come back – have two panels and put them on different days.

We got two seats in the nose bleed section on an end but were happy to have them. The auditorium has great audio and video screens everywhere so there was still a great view regardless. The panel started at 4:30 and it was the fastest hour in my life. The man is charming, funny and handles an audience deftly.

After the cheers and poses upon his entrance Nathan made the obligatory remarks about how hot Arizona is in the summer. For those that have never been here, imagine putting your head inside a convection oven. It’s hot. Nathan commented about how bright it was outside and that he suffered from Phoenician blindness. It’s true that effect does occur – the sun goes right through your eyes and seers parts of your brain.

Then, he took questions from the audience for the rest of the panel. When he’d answered the first fan’s question he gave her a watch. Everyone was stunned and there was instant “aww” factor until after the next question and there was a new watch on his wrist. We were all so mesmerized by him speaking we didn’t notice he’d slipped another watch on. I think he gave away probably twelve or fifteen watches and then moved onto the envelope they came in and the water bottles on the table.

One of the fans who asked a question was wearing a salt blaster with her costume and this turned into a story involving wasps at a barbeque and Nathan’s addiction to gadgets. Evidently, this gun shoots salt at bugs but when Nathan shot it at the wasps one of the bugs flew up the shorts of a friend’s dad. Can’t imagine the wasp was too pleased by that bit of business.

Phoenix Comicon Days 2 & 3

Costumes large and small, some bare nearly all, wind their way through downtown Phoenix on their trek into the convention center where Phoenix Comicon has taken over. I can’t even begin to tell you how many awesome, freaky, weird and wonderful people passed by and all were willing to snap into character and strike a pose for us.

For the budding cosplayer, there were wonderful panels, vendors of the most intricate wares and of course the opportunity to be a rockstar as you wander through the con with your friends unleashing your inner superhero or working your divaliciousness.

If you opt in for a Photo Op, the lines move fast and the people working PhoenixComicon have it down to a science. I thought for sure we were going to miss the cutoff but it was smooth as silk.  

Friday it was still pretty easy to maneuver the massive venue – I’m still not sure we saw everything but there’s always next year but we did get into a few actor panels and one of them was Mark Sheppard currently from Supernatural.

He slipped right into Crowley to tease and torment the audience. I was dying whenever anyone asked a question because he came down off the stage and slid right over to fans. It was wicked and wonderful watching Mr. Sheppard toy with the audience like a cat playing with a mouse.

Probably my favorite part of the panel was when a fan argued that Crowley was a villain with him staunchly denying that declaration. I loved it because writers and really good actors know that the antagonist never thinks he’s the bad guy – that’s what makes them believable characters.

Phoenix Comicon Day 1

In the blistering desert sun over a period of four days, Phoenix Comicon takes over the valley and gives fans a seriously awesome time. If you have an opportunity to attend next year, I suggest you pack some sun screen and dive in because this is one amazing show.

Overwhelmed is a good word. For this girl, my head did not swivel quickly enough to catch all the mind blowing bits flying past faster than you can say “Wibbly, wobbly, timey wimey.” So many shiny pretty things to look at, experience, and just absorb at the Phoenix Comicon that it almost seems a shame not to have a hotel downtown where you could just walk back and forth whenever it suited you.

Yesterday, was opening day and it was well a lot bigger than I expected with a ton more participants who were all actively observing. It didn’t matter if you were Team Rocket or from Titanfall everyone was snapping photos and perusing the vendor’s wares. One of the great things here is fans are unique, different, amazing and all ages.

I found what I wanted right away which was a Castle shirt done by artist Jason Palmer.

There are so many events it is difficult to even organize them on paper let alone figure out where you need to be at what time. Add to that the Minecraft block party, the zombie walk – which I really wanted to see and so many other things it would have been nice to clone myself. There are crafting events to teach those willing how to make their own armor, costume on budget, do make up that would rival any zombie and then sell your idea on Kickstarter.

I was exhausted just after reading the program and then spent the rest of my time wandering about gazing longingly at lightsabers.

Ready, Set, Go... to Wizard Con Chicago that is

Run, don't walk ladies and gents, to grab your tickets to 'Wizard World Comic Con Chicago' your chance to meet Booboo Stewart of Twilight Saga and now X-Men: Days of Future Past fame.

Booboo is along side some of the greats in this latest installment of the X-Men franchise, and is sky rocketing to epic heights himself. He is not to be missed when he is Chicago August 21-22-23-24, 2014 - THUR-FRI-SAT-SUN. Weekend ticket packages are available now for $94.95
Photo Op: $45

**Photo Ops fees do not include admission to the show. Tickets to the show must be purchased separately.
**NOTE: Up to 2 fans per picture allowed.
**Additional Prints are available for $15.00 each
**JPEGs are available for $15.00 each
**Print/JPEG Combos are available for $25.00

Autographs: $30

Some guests have sent information about what they will be charging for Autographs. These prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are per autograph and are subject to change.

More information for the convention can be found here

Pictures: X-Men: Days of Future Past NYC premiere

A few pictures we took of Nicholas Hoult; Beast/Hank and Michael Fassbender; Erik Lehnsherr 

The Xmen Xperience in NYC, Javits Center May 10,2014

What if you could interview John Green, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort...

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that 'The Fault in Our Stars' tour is coming to several cities around the country to promote the movie. The book was fantastic the movie is slated to be amazing, I mean how could it not Shailene is starring in it as Hazel Grace.

We have been thinking what if we could sit down and talk to the stars and the author and ask them any questions, what would they be, like... 

With the subject matter, Cancer, was the set kept light in between takes?

Had you read the book before getting cast in the role?

What was your reaction to being cast?  

Knowing each other from that other famous movie, {grins} did that help with the connection between you both on set, I mean working so closely with each other not on one, but two movies.  

Shai - What lessons did you if any did you learn from Hazel?

Ansel - Did you take anything away from playing Gus?  

I know if I could sit down with Hazel and Gus what I would want to know, but alas Gus and Hazel are just the characters in this amazing story.

So if you could sit down with Shai, Ansel and of course the amazingly talented writer John what would you want to ask them about the book, or the movie. 

We want to hear from you! 

Cannes film festival 2014 jury revealed

Sofia Coppola, Gael García Bernal, Willem Dafoe and Nicolas Winding Refn are among the nine-strong panel who will sit alongside jury president Jane Campion at Cannes this year

Joining the jury … director Sofia Coppola will sit on the judging panel at Cannes 2014. Photograph: Francois Mori/AP

New Zealand film-maker Jane Campion is to be joined by industry colleagues from Mexico, China, South Korea, France and Iran on the jury for next month's Cannes film festival. The nine-member panel will decide the division of the major spoils, including the recipient of the crowning Palme d'Or award.

Joining Campion at the table will be Mexican actor and film-maker Gael García Bernal, Iranian performer Leila Hatami, who starred in the Oscar-winning A Separation, South Korea's Jeon Do-yeon, France's Carole Bouquet and the Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe. The jury also finds room for three writer-directors in Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn, China's Jia Zhangke and Sofia Coppola of the US.

Campion, who won the 1986 Palme d'Or for her short film Sweet and the 1993 prize for her feature The Piano, will serve as jury president. Among the contenders for the top prize at this year's event are new films from Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, Michel Hazanavicius, David Cronenberg and Jean-Luc Godard.

The 67th Cannes film festival runs from 15-25 May.

Source: the guardian.

Happy Birthday, PurpleBrina!!

You may or may not know that today, April 9^th, is Fandemonium Network's resident Music Monday blogger, PurpleBrina's birthday. 

There are a few guys who wanted to say something to mark the occaison...

Have a SUPER birthday, Brina!!

While it’s fun to imagine hot super hero men fighting over you, here are a few messages from people who love you in real life:

Brina~ it should go without saying how much your existence has brightened my life. You are one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had and I would be more than just lost without you. Happy Birthday. I hope you are able to truly absorb everything we all have to say. You are loved so much. Enjoy your day.
ilysfm, bestie.
~karen

Imagine if we would have gotten another time slot to line up for Fan Camp...............
If you wouldn't have been so friendly, funny and warm, practically inviting us to talk to you......
If we wouldn't have bonded over our mutual joy and misery, we were all so pitiful.......
Well, I can't....
I won't.....
My days are filled with your purple......
Happy Birthday, my dear......
Love you lots!!
Jodi

B... When I first made the decision to go to LA, I knew it was going to be an amazing week. I also knew I would leave there having gotten to know some great people who shared the love of the Twilight series just as I did. What I didn't expect was to meet a select few who would become some of the best friends I would ever have. We spent an awesome week together and I am so happy to say that the friendship we formed has never died.
Brina, I am so honored to call you my friend, one of my best friends, and I am so thankful that we can look forward to many, many years together building what we started in LA. Love you, baby. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!
Dee

You are smart, strong, and beautiful. You are a fabulous mom and daughter. I wanted thank you for always listening to me, supporting me, and encouraging me. You're a true friend, and I wanted you to know that I love and appreciate you. You’re the best! Happy Birthday Brina!!
KDubs

B, It’s been great getting to know you on group me and I can't wait to meet you in June!  Here's wishing you a great day and a wonderful year.
Mandy

"There's a light that never goes out" I can't think of anything more fitting to describe Brina.  She radiates love inside and out and surrounds everyone in her presence with warmth and comfort.  Our meeting was pure happenstance and I've been thanking the heavens ever since.
Warmest birthday wishes to a special lady in my life and a bit more of the song as it reminds me of laughing and dancing with her.
'Take me out tonight
Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive'
Happy Birthday Supa B!  Flove you...
 ~JRD

To my beautiful B, Happy Birthday. You are such an amazing, strong, beautiful person and I am so incredibly happy to be able to call you a friend. Now picture me singing, 'THEY SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! All while wearing a rotation of masks that resemble all the hot smexy men you love. #TEAMBRINA
Loves ~ TamTam

So so SO thankful for my friendship with you! You are always there if I need to vent or bitch and never judge. You are a beautiful person with a kind soul. I admire your strength especially when it comes to taking care of your little man and kicking cancers ass! I will be forever grateful for traveling across the country and meeting you! Love you long time!
Ang

Happy birthday to Brina! Lover of purple, survivor, and hella AWESOME! Have a great day lady. <3
Allis

Brina -
We found each other on twitter and became fast friends. Twilight brought us together, but friendship keeps us together. Love of hot men, fan fic and great music solidify us as friends. Fancamp wouldn't have been the same without you, I am grateful for that time we got to hang.  You are the bravest and strongest gal I know. I love you to bits and I hope you get all you wish for and dream for today and every day!

Happy Birthday girl! #TeamBrina

Love ya -

Jenn

~~~~~

For anyone who didn’t get a chance to send B their love before I posted this, feel free to join in the lovefest in the comments below.
And for those of you who know her (and even if you don’t), pop over to twitter and tell her happy birthday. @PurpleBrina17

Oh, and NOW Purple Rain is available on YouTube, just for you.

Watch: Theo James UK Divergent Premiere

Pictures: Divergent Premiere Mexico

Watch: Divergent Premiere

Live from London's Leicester Square

Live stream -> mirror.co.uk

Fault in Our Stars' Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort Presenting at MTV Movie Awards 2014 - New Movie Footage Revealed!

Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort are set to present at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards!

It was just announced that the show will air a sneak peek of The Fault in Our Stars, Shailene and Ansel‘s highly anticipated film set to be released on June 6.

As a promo for the announcement that the two will be presenting, MTV also released some never before seen footage of The Fault in Our Stars – check it out below!

Be sure to tune into the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday (April 13) on MTV. And stay tuned to Just Jared for the best red carpet coverage on the web!

Get More: 2014 MTV Movie Awards, Latest Movie News

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Video: Scenes from Orlando Divergent Premiere with Ansel Elgort