Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Epic Fail KDOC'S New Year Eve Party @ Grauman's Chinese
I thought I spotted Jamie Kennedy while channels were flipped during New Year's Eve. KDOC's New Year's Eve bash taking place at Grauman's Chinese was pathetic. From the entertainment capitol of the world came one of the worst presentations ever. Multiple technical problems aside the people just acted like idiots. Jamie Kennedy's last lines said it all, "...it's ending with a fight, it's ending with a fight...go to a cartoon."
If you see the ending credits in silence remember not to hire anyone from that staff. Macy Gray might have been my favorite part of this stupid performance.
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Is This A Zombie? Season One Review Is This Another Harem Anime?
Is This A Zombie? DVD Complete Series This harem anime was in the whispers of Anime Expo last year under the LOUD noises of X Games next door. AX needs to make a deal with them over double attendance. Is This A Zombie? whispers will soon be screams with its dubbed release from Funimation. Funimation can't pass up on any harem anime and this takes the playbook from Tenchi.
Is This A Zombie? is a story heard many times over in anime of a young man being in the wrong place at the wrong time and getting strange powers or being "the one" with a bevy of beautiful girls after him. This series eats dark humor for lunch and poops out cupcakes. How does it do that? How about the main character having to cross dress to save the day while he fantasizes about a cute girl saying naughty things to him while he beats up talking animals in school uniforms. As always, Thanks Japan.
This anime follows the resurrected Ayumu Aikawa. I guess zombies greatly differ in Japanese and American culture, because Ayumu doesn't crave brains, but most likely boobs. Being resurrected gives him super human strength and a weakness towards sunlight. He is essentially immortal and regenerates even when blown up. So he's more of a vampire than a zombie to me. He of course fights off bad monsters with his new powers in his city.
Who are the girls in his harem? They each get introduced along the way with their own special powers, but let's start with the Necromancer, someone who can bring back or control the dead, Eucliwood Hellscythe. She's always wearing armor, but it seems people think she's just cosplaying. She's also a resident of Hell whose so powerful monsters come after her after sensing her power Next we have the magical garment girl, Haruna. A vampire ninja who uses leaves as a sword would be Seraphim and she's no angel. There's the weaponized ramen slinging vampire ninja of a different clan Yuki Yoshida too. They all love Ayumu for their reasons and all of them have their quirks more than just their video game like titles.
Oh, tell me that again, but in a cute sexy voice! You see the Necromancer Eucliwood Hellscythe can't speak. Her words are so powerful she can kill someone with the utterance of a single world. She usually jots down info on a notepad. So Ayumu's young prepubescent mind imagines what she says all the time. What she has to say is pure sexual innuendo about food, baths and getting naked. At any moment the Necromancer could be saying things you want to hear. Now I'm uncertain if the original show did this, but Funimation has it's collection of female voice actors saying the lines for Eucliwood. That means you're getting all the voice actresses from your favorite animes saying some very nasty stuff. Random naughty lines with kinky scenes inside Ayumu's mind will be replayed if you're not laughing at the reversioned script's bed side manner chatter.
Winning! is what the reversioned script is saying and pops out of Haruna's mouth in an episode. Funimation sometimes makes our breaks the series with their reversion dubs, but they keep "Is This A Zombie?" fresh with dirty dialogue to pop quips one of which is Charlie Sheen's "Winning". Talking animals known as Megalos are your villain of the week characters. Just put an insect or an animal in a school uniform and have them saying some stuff you might here in a hentai and you have them down. One horny horse made my sides hurt more than let's say X-ray radiation slowly killing me focused in the same location.
Not much needed to be changed as the characters and animation already depicts a world filled with pain and love, but mostly pain for Ayumu. Ayumu's worst problem might be cross-dressing to save the day. Ayumu must suffer through magical transformation in a pretty dress to wield a magical chainsaw that's so powerful it can change the world around it in more ways than cutting through monsters. This and the scenes of monsters acting pervy and plenty of fan service make there way through every episode. Lot of blood too.
Ayumu somehow accidentally stole the power of magical garment wearing from Haruna, who will know live with him and also comes from a magical garment girl world with a teachers who cares for over a million students. Even though Haruna is a self-proclaiming genius she can't seem to figure out how to get her powers back. She also has her clothes stolen often.
Luckily, she's not alone a Seraphim plays the mean girl who constantly calls Ayumu a maggot, but is only staying for Eucliwood Hellscythe. Later, we have Yuki whose more of a tomboy going after Ayumu as a husband after a misguided vampire ninja mating act. She can also beat up high school clothes wearing animals with noodles.
When it comes to story really anything could have been the motivation to get these people together. The first arc is about finding the person who originally killed Ayumu. The second about who was pulling the strings behind his death and a past relationship of Eucliwood. It didn't really matter to me. The shows fun comes through the sitcom situations that play out with Ayumu having cute girls living at his place and sometimes bother him at school.The first episode set the tone as being ultra violent and silly when a Megalos that looked like Pedo Bear gets chainsawed and so does poor Ayumu by Haruna. Episode 12 which is the anticipated "swimming pool episode" also crams in an idol concert. It was one of my favorite as no big bad guys were present, but the show's characters were just off trying to win an idol competition. The bikinis didn't hurt.
I have no doubt Funimation will release the second season later on. A harem anime with a cross-dressing zombie hero, how could Funimation not want more?
Kudos on the box art, pink shiny chainsaws haven't gone out of style even after Lollipop Chainsaw went away. Careful finding the series, the day this was published the series was sold-out on Amazon, but was in stock other places online.
The DVD's were provided by the publisher for review
Weekly What To Do: Zombies Didn't End The World
How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
I'm so glad these guys are back and all the way from England no less. You might remember I covered this guide to zombie survival last year when it was part of the Fringe Festival. Your teachers are both b-horror stereotypes and highly informative zombie survivors. If you're a zombie horror fan, this is a must. I was one of two survivors from there show. You see you are tested during this show to see if you learned zombie safety. Thanks to my knowledge of zombie movies I had plenty of prior knowledge to survive, but I wasn't a ultimate survivor. You have to be really hardcore to be the best of the best.
THEATRE ASYLUM & LAB
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
End Feb 24th
METROPOLIS / DARK CITY
Egyptian Theatre
People see a connection with the films with the architecture and cityscapes. I'd throw in The Matrix for good measure.
The Kinetic Films of Len Lye
Thursday, January 3, 2013 | 7:30 pm
Really weird cartoons for free tomorrow.
oh, that's creepy.
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
Jan 4
Tour (5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm): "Tools of the Trade" with Dr. John Harris
Discussion (6:30pm): "Digging Snowmastodon: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado Rockies" with Dr. Kirk Johnson
In October 2010, a bulldozer operator working at the base of the Snowmass ski area in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains uncovered the skeleton of a young female mammoth. Over the next 11 months, this find would yield a treasure trove of amazingly well-preserved ice age fossils - more than 5,000 bones of over 40 kinds of animals - and would change forever our understanding of alpine life in the ice age. Join Dr. Kirk Johnson as he tells the dynamic story of this discovery and dig: the excitement, emotion, and the colorful cast of characters who made the project a success
Performances (8pm- 10pm): Lord Huron and Wildcat! Wildcat!
Hive Tarot 4
Art based on Tarot cards
Opening: January 5th, 8-11:30PM
$5 Suggested Donation for opening show
... Show Runs: January 5- 26th
The Hive Gallery
729 S Spring St
Andrew DeGraff & Bennett Slater
Andrew DeGraff w/ Bennett Slater, that opens Jan. 5th at G1988 (Melrose)
Dr. Sketchy's It’s a New Year, and the world didn’t end
Tuesday, 8 January from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
I'm so glad these guys are back and all the way from England no less. You might remember I covered this guide to zombie survival last year when it was part of the Fringe Festival. Your teachers are both b-horror stereotypes and highly informative zombie survivors. If you're a zombie horror fan, this is a must. I was one of two survivors from there show. You see you are tested during this show to see if you learned zombie safety. Thanks to my knowledge of zombie movies I had plenty of prior knowledge to survive, but I wasn't a ultimate survivor. You have to be really hardcore to be the best of the best.
THEATRE ASYLUM & LAB
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
End Feb 24th
METROPOLIS / DARK CITY
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
Hollywood, CA 90028
Thu, January 3
7:30pm
7:30pm
People see a connection with the films with the architecture and cityscapes. I'd throw in The Matrix for good measure.
The Kinetic Films of Len Lye
Thursday, January 3, 2013 | 7:30 pm
Really weird cartoons for free tomorrow.
oh, that's creepy.
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
Jan 4Tour (5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm): "Tools of the Trade" with Dr. John Harris
Discussion (6:30pm): "Digging Snowmastodon: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado Rockies" with Dr. Kirk Johnson
In October 2010, a bulldozer operator working at the base of the Snowmass ski area in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains uncovered the skeleton of a young female mammoth. Over the next 11 months, this find would yield a treasure trove of amazingly well-preserved ice age fossils - more than 5,000 bones of over 40 kinds of animals - and would change forever our understanding of alpine life in the ice age. Join Dr. Kirk Johnson as he tells the dynamic story of this discovery and dig: the excitement, emotion, and the colorful cast of characters who made the project a success
Performances (8pm- 10pm): Lord Huron and Wildcat! Wildcat!
Hive Tarot 4
Art based on Tarot cards
Opening: January 5th, 8-11:30PM
$5 Suggested Donation for opening show
... Show Runs: January 5- 26th
The Hive Gallery
729 S Spring St
Andrew DeGraff & Bennett Slater
Andrew DeGraff w/ Bennett Slater, that opens Jan. 5th at G1988 (Melrose)
Dr. Sketchy's It’s a New Year, and the world didn’t end
Tuesday, 8 January from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
Titmouse, Inc. 1121 Seward St., Hollywood, CA 90038
$15 in Advance via the PayPal button below or $20 at the Door
Bring Your Own Art Supplies (but leave your weapons at home)
18+
Absolutely No Photography
The Art of Blizzard Entertainment Book Launch and Art Exhibition
The Art of Blizzard Entertainment Book Launch and Art Exhibition
January 12, 2013 - February 3, 2013
Jan 12, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Those into all things Blizzard might want to get themselves to Gallery Nucleus January 12 for another amazing event, hopefully with better audio, seriously, invest in a sound system Nucleus. The Art of Blizzard will be taking over the space showcasing
"Gallery Nucleus is excited to announce our first event of 2013, “The Art of Blizzard Entertainment Book Launch and Art Exhibition,” taking place January 12, 2013 – February 3, 2013. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Nucleus will be home to over 50 pieces of artwork from some of your favorite Blizzard games, including an extensive collection of concept art from the Diablo®, StarCraft®, and Warcraft® universes.
A $5 entrance fee will be collected at the door, but costumed guests get in for FREE!
Guests attending on opening night will be able to participate in a number of games and activities, as well as have an opportunity to receive exclusive posters and other commemorative items. In addition, Nucleus will be among the first to offer advanced copies of The Art of Blizzard Entertainment book for sale. Supplies will be limited, so guests should come early to secure their copy. Several of the Blizzard Entertainment artists featured in the book will be in attendance giving painting demos, signing books, and meeting with attendees. This event is a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at Blizzard’s creative process and to connect with the talented artists who help bring the company’s game universes to life."
Anime Los Angeles 2013 This Weekend
I'll be surely posting videos of the strange sights happening at this over the top, cosplay-filled frenzy that fends off the pains of Anime Expo in the Summer.
Anime Los Angeles 2013
4-6 January
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
There does seem to be a dealer room, but the ALA website isn't to helpful with giving the names of whose selling.
Tips
*Register now-Save time on the line and on prices
*Parking Sucks- Parking is super high priced anywhere near LAX. Beware of a hidden tax of 10% or more. So if a sign says $10, be prepared to pay more.
Here's some of my picks for activities
Anything Funimation or late night 18+ for fun.
FUNimation Industry Panel
Friday – LP5 (Marquis 3) 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Gangnam Style Dance Workshop
Friday – LP6 (Marquis 1) 5:30 – 7:00 PM
This workshop is designed for fans and dancers of all levels to join in and learn
the basic dance moves to the popular song, Gangnam Style by PSY, and
encourages everyone to jump in and join in on the fun! [Alexandra Mejia,
Amanda Hayward (Earl of Pudding)]
HENSHIN! Saving Japan since 1971
Friday – LP4 (Philadelphia) 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Not Kids' Stuff II (18+)
Friday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 12:45 – 1:45 AM (early Sat)
Colony Drop, official purveyors of all things 80s, are here to remind you about
when anime used to be all about blood, guts, and hot pants. Join us for a latenight
screening of history's Most Dangerous Japanimation. [Matt Schley]
Banzai Arcade
Friday – LP5 (Marquis 3) 10:00 PM - Midnight
Banzai Arcade comes back to ALA. Defeat enemies in this sideview RPG style
gameshow by answering video game trivia. For example: If 'Quiet Mountain' =
'Silent Hill,' what game is 'Demon Shall Weep?' Did you guess Devil May Cry?
Good. Roll the dice and deal damage to the enemy. [Weston Durant, Patrick
Stanley, Chrystal Villamarzo, Brandon Castillo]
Shonen Fight Club
Saturday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Join Panda Cubed as we take a look at the exciting macho world of fighting! We'll
take a look at some of the early shows/manga that laid the ground work for
legendary shows like DBZ. We'll also show you what you should be
watching/reading. [Panda Cubed]
Buried Garbage
Saturday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Japan churns out a lot of anime every year, and not all of it is good. Some of it is
so bad, we can only laugh at it. Because if we didn't laugh, we would cry. Anime
News Network's Justin Sevakis brings out some of the absolute worst, most
obscure anime he's ever seen. Be afraid. [Justin Sevakis]
"From My Mother's Basement" LIVE! (18+)
Saturday – LP4 (Philadelphia) 12:30 – 1:30 AM (early Sunday)
Join us for a live taping of "From My Mother's Basement," where we break down
this season's popular anime, plus a nerd battle for the ages. More info at
www.frommymothersbasement.com. [Jason Pier, Michael Underwood, Nikki
Ousley]
Your Anime is [NOT] Original
Sunday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Think your shows have stood the test times? Chances are, someone else has done
it, far better! Or maybe, much much worse! Come join the Midnight Channel as
we point out big cliches in popular anime, and maybe show you that your faves
might not be as unique as you remember them! [Mark Weyer, Zechariah Jahi]
Anime Los Angeles 2013
4-6 January
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
There does seem to be a dealer room, but the ALA website isn't to helpful with giving the names of whose selling.
Tips
*Register now-Save time on the line and on prices
*Parking Sucks- Parking is super high priced anywhere near LAX. Beware of a hidden tax of 10% or more. So if a sign says $10, be prepared to pay more.
Here's some of my picks for activities
Anything Funimation or late night 18+ for fun.
FUNimation Industry Panel
Friday – LP5 (Marquis 3) 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Gangnam Style Dance Workshop
Friday – LP6 (Marquis 1) 5:30 – 7:00 PM
This workshop is designed for fans and dancers of all levels to join in and learn
the basic dance moves to the popular song, Gangnam Style by PSY, and
encourages everyone to jump in and join in on the fun! [Alexandra Mejia,
Amanda Hayward (Earl of Pudding)]
HENSHIN! Saving Japan since 1971
Friday – LP4 (Philadelphia) 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Not Kids' Stuff II (18+)
Friday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 12:45 – 1:45 AM (early Sat)
Colony Drop, official purveyors of all things 80s, are here to remind you about
when anime used to be all about blood, guts, and hot pants. Join us for a latenight
screening of history's Most Dangerous Japanimation. [Matt Schley]
Banzai Arcade
Friday – LP5 (Marquis 3) 10:00 PM - Midnight
Banzai Arcade comes back to ALA. Defeat enemies in this sideview RPG style
gameshow by answering video game trivia. For example: If 'Quiet Mountain' =
'Silent Hill,' what game is 'Demon Shall Weep?' Did you guess Devil May Cry?
Good. Roll the dice and deal damage to the enemy. [Weston Durant, Patrick
Stanley, Chrystal Villamarzo, Brandon Castillo]
Shonen Fight Club
Saturday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Join Panda Cubed as we take a look at the exciting macho world of fighting! We'll
take a look at some of the early shows/manga that laid the ground work for
legendary shows like DBZ. We'll also show you what you should be
watching/reading. [Panda Cubed]
Buried Garbage
Saturday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Japan churns out a lot of anime every year, and not all of it is good. Some of it is
so bad, we can only laugh at it. Because if we didn't laugh, we would cry. Anime
News Network's Justin Sevakis brings out some of the absolute worst, most
obscure anime he's ever seen. Be afraid. [Justin Sevakis]
"From My Mother's Basement" LIVE! (18+)
Saturday – LP4 (Philadelphia) 12:30 – 1:30 AM (early Sunday)
Join us for a live taping of "From My Mother's Basement," where we break down
this season's popular anime, plus a nerd battle for the ages. More info at
www.frommymothersbasement.com. [Jason Pier, Michael Underwood, Nikki
Ousley]
Your Anime is [NOT] Original
Sunday – LP2 (Scottsdale) 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Think your shows have stood the test times? Chances are, someone else has done
it, far better! Or maybe, much much worse! Come join the Midnight Channel as
we point out big cliches in popular anime, and maybe show you that your faves
might not be as unique as you remember them! [Mark Weyer, Zechariah Jahi]
Cartoon Hype: DC Nation Returns, Alfred Ugly
Ben 10 Omniverse, Star Wars: The Clones Wars and DC Nation come back Saturday Morning Jan 5th.
Many animators of the shows in the block were puzzled as why it was pulled . The upcoming episode of
Cartoon Network's management of DC Nation has been very erratic with Young Justice episodes airing many months apart. Speculation online has been that it's no producing enough money from toy sales. Even if that's true, it's beyond strange to pull shows from their time slot and not keep viewers and the money from advertising during the block.
Some other worries of Cartoon Network's management of DC Nation are the already controversial design of the new batman cartoon. A preview of Alfred has surfaced in a DC Nation Magazine. Yes, there is a cash in magazine for DC Nation.
Teen Titans Go, the comedic-chibi version of Teen Titans has met with it's own criticism online with the show-runners of the series being shown in comic-con videos of never watching the show before they were put on it.I don't believe any or much of the original staff that worked on the Teen Titans is even apart of the project.
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