Not exact matches
A record crowd
of 75,245
fans from all 50 states and 62 countries attended WWE's
pop -
culture extravaganza this past April, making it the highest - grossing and most - attended event in Citrus Bowl history.
The ultimate
pop -
culture convention for
fans of sci - fi, fantasy, comic books, and video games.
Are you a
fan of pop culture?
I'm a bit
fan of many aspects
of asian
culture such as anime, J
pop, J rock, kpop, k rock, etc..
Cynics will cry foul, but for
fans of the genre there is stuff to enjoy; the high splatter rate, the
pop culture gags and a willing cast
of fodder for the meat grinder all give this a passing grade - only just.
Yet that won't matter because the people this movie will speak most deeply to — a rainbow - coalition cross-section
of black comic book readers, African - American movie audiences, Boseman / Jordan / Bassett / N'yongo
fans, black -
culture connoisseurs and
pop -
culture nerds — will see something
of themselves in this movie.
For every
fan it's everything you wanted in a Deadpool movie and more and for those curious about the fuss
of this character they see at every
pop culture convention, it's time to hop on the bandwagon.
The combination should appease
fans of the series who get a hard - on for
pop culture references and extreme meta humor.
It seems that much
of your opinion on Man
of Steel depends on your relationship with Superman — whether you're an avid comic book
fan or someone who's only familiar with him from the Richard Donner movies (or even just
pop culture osmosis).
Those who read the book upon which the film is based knew ahead
of time that it would re-define
pop culture references and homages for movie
fans - assuming the makers
of Ready Player One could get the rights to the characters and franchises referenced.
And not just any
pop culture, but the very specific brand
of pop culture that Cline himself is a
fan of.
Here at The A.V. Club, we're big
fans of Eclectic Method and his funky
pop culture video remixes, which have been used to celebrate everything from Back To The Future, Doctor Who, and Star Trek, to Wes Anderson and Jon Stewart.
Ready Player One author Ernest Cline is a big
fan of references to «80s
pop culture, but it turns out that he's also a big
fan of striking while the iron is hot — or whatever the «80s reference equivalent
of that old saying is.
The company is expecting to lure a «sophisticated, older, female audience» while also tapping a younger generation including
fans of pop culture.
I'll admit, I laughed at that joke — and at a lot
of the jokes in «Ted 2» — but I'm also a longtime
fan of MacFarlane's «Family Guy» for its energy, daring, rapid - fire
pop -
culture references and a willingness to go anywhere for a gag.
Ready Player One will likely delight
fans of action films,
pop culture lovers and video game aficionados alike but those looking for a deeper story may find something lacking here.
While the 2016 - 2017 season didn't see any new show rise to Hamilton - like popularity — it's hard for any TV show, film or stage production to reach that level
of pop culture zeitgeist — there are plenty
of standout showcases
of what
fans have come to know and love about the New York City theater scene.
From Logan to Deadpool, Marvel Studios» upcoming superhero blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War is inspiring all sorts
of pop -
culture - inspired
fan trailers and poster art.
The revelation follows the de rigueur notion that all YA - inspired movie adaptations must come in threes and the belief that
pop culture fans can't get enough
of producers milking these make - believe worlds — whether it's the planned spinoff stories set in a galaxy far, far away, the everyday heroes
of TV's Agents
of S.H.I.E.L.D. or the darkly comedic prequel series to focus on Breaking Bad character Saul.
The next wave
of new LEGO Dimensions is kicking off this week with a number
of new packs that should satisfy quite a few LEGO and
pop culture fans out there.
It is for his funny ideas and skillful inclusion
of many
pop culture arguments within his films that he has built up a formidable
fan base; It is for his oft - amateurish directing that his films aren't polished enough to reach much farther beyond this base.
MacFarlane has a well - established penchant for
pop -
culture references and celebrity cameos in his projects, and Ted 2 continues that tradition with some fun re-appearances from the first film, as well as some new additions that will be great for
fans of films and / or MacFarlane's animated universe.
For
fans of pop culture franchises, December 2019 will be a busy month.
When the film adaptation
of The Hunger Games was released in 2012, it had the weight
of a legion
of Suzanne Collins
fans and
pop culture zeitgeist behind it, but managed to be little more than a vaguely interesting (if derivative) story told in a mediocre fashion by director Gary Ross.
Depp Impact By far the best
fan site on the net, Depp Impact offers
fans a catalog
of every magazine appearance, Johnny's impact on
pop culture,
fan encounter stories and an ideal news archive that features the most interesting news and updates.
was released in 2012, it had the weight
of a legion
of Suzanne Collins
fans and
pop culture zeitgeist behind it, but managed to be little more than a vaguely interesting (if derivative) story told in a mediocre fashion by director Gary Ross.
If you're a
fan of deceptively easy
pop culture quiz shows and celebrities running around the streets
of New York, then has TruTV got a trailer for you.
However, on the
fan side
of things, I will say, having come from a history
of pop culture consumption has helped me immensely in booking some
of my roles.
And it will prove nearly as epic and spellbinding for its target demographic
of devoted video game and
pop culture fans.
Clearly a
fan of pop culture references, the Model S has volume settings which turn up to 11, a subtle nod to classic mockumentary This is Spinal Tap.
That's why it was no surprise that the National Corvette Museum would play host over the weekend to the second Vette City Con, described in a story by The Bowling Green Daily News as «an eclectic mix
of pop culture that brought comic book lovers, science fiction
fans and
pop art aficionados» to the NCM.
From the 20,000 - member SPAM
Fan Club to Monty Python's Broadway sensation SPAMalot, after seventy years
of canned - meat greatness, SPAM has become a
pop -
culture sensation with a devout following, and The Book
of Spam is its Bible.»
In the age
of online celebrity /
fan forums, DVD making -
of extras, directors» commentaries and
pop -
culture conventions, it seems more than ever that a work
of art's communication with its audience will always be two - way.
Big news for
fans of comedy, rock music and women with a story to tell: Carrie Brownstein
of Wild Flag, Sleater - Kinney and recent
pop -
culture phenomenon «Portlandia» will be publishing a memoir with Riverhead Books.
This real event has even become the stuff
of pop culture, making its way into films and television, and Rowling delighted
fans by writing commentary articles as though she was a sports reporter covering the event.
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New York Super Week takes place October 3rd — 12th immediately preceding New York Comic Con and is a unique immersive
pop culture event where the entire island
of Manhattan becomes a playground for a colorful array
of superheroes, villains, cosplayers, artists, celebrities and passionate
fans of from all over the world that gather to take part in a variety
of themed events all over the City including concerts, comedy shows, gaming events, lectures, podcasts, storytelling, food tastings.
As a way
of saying «thanks» to the anime
fans that tune in to the simulcasts, viewers will be able to participate in a contest to win one
of two trips to Japan courtesy
of Pop Japan Travel, the leader in
Pop Culture tours to Japan.
Hajime Isayama in particular is a huge
fan of Western
pop culture and wanted other creators to take a shot at his world.
Yes, it was Comic - Con International time, and the eyes
of fans of all things
pop -
culture related were pointed in the direction
of southern California.
«Our vision for New York Comic Con is to bring a wide range
of pop culture content from all over the world to
fans every year,» said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President
of ReedPOP.
The convention will welcome an invasion
of cat lovers, curious spectators and
pop -
culture fans to a scene flooded with music and immersive art installations specially designed to ignite shareable memories.
«We're huge
fans of sci - fi from every part
of pop culture and history, so we went to that and imagined a web where you start in the middle, surrounded by techs that are relatively recognizable based on conventional technology, and you go outward into any frontier you can imagine,» says David McDonough, Civilization: Beyond Earth's co-lead designer.
figures are always a great gift idea for
pop culture fans, and this year we've found figures from two
of the biggest games
of the year.
Whether you are a
fan of Nintendo or not, you can not deny the impact they have made on not just the video game community but
pop culture as a whole.
However, on the
fan side
of things, I will say, having come from a history
of pop culture consumption has helped me immensely in booking some
of my roles.
«For over 60 years Godzilla has sparked the imaginations
of millions
of fans and has been one
of Japan's most famous and favorite
pop culture exports to the West.
The story itself is a like a breath
of fresh air and
fans of the series will love the special dialogues and hardcore
fans will notice some takes from other Dragon Ball
pop culture.
When gaming and
pop culture fans gather for the annual New York Comic Con — taking place Oct. 13 - 16 at the Javits Center in Manhattan — they'll get a firsthand look at the wealth
of exceptional video games and systems offered by Nintendo this holiday season.
My biggest problem with Quantum Break is that it has everything Remedy
fans would want; the amalgamation
of their tongue - in - cheek love for
pop culture and well - crafted action game roots.