Liz Ohanesian

Start getting your Gir costume ready now.; Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Invader ZIM Convention InvaderCON Heads 'Near Los Angeles' for 2012 Event

Liz Ohanesian
Last March, InvaderCON took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It was, according to the convention's Facebook page, the sole convention in the U.S. that catered to Invader ZIM fans. But, the short-lived Nickelodeon cartoon, created by comic book author/artist Jhonen Vasquez (Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Squee) has grown in popularity recently......
Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Crossplay: An Introduction

Liz Ohanesian
See more photos in "Southern California Crossplay." Crossplay is exactly what you think it might be, cosplay that involves crossdressing. It's not the same as gender-bending an existing character, as Gender Bent Justice League did this year at San Diego Comic-Con. With crossplay, a female fan will present herself as......
There may not be a Sunset Junction Music Festival this year

Sunset Junction Denied Permit; Festival in Jeopardy

Liz Ohanesian
Sunset Junction's permit for this weekend's festival has been denied by the Los Angeles Board of Public Works. Kevin Bronson of Buzzbands.la reports that the permit could still be granted later if the non-profit organization comes up with $141,00 worth of owed fees. There seems to be a decent chance,......
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How Many Adult Swim Musical Tie-Ins Can You Name?

Liz Ohanesian
Adult Swim is integrating all sorts of hip music folks into its late-night shows: Odd Future shot a pilot for the cable channel, and word is that Major Lazer has something in the works. But the cutting-edge programmers have long been musically inclined. MC Chris came to prominence as MC......