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  • Liz Ohanesian
    12:00 am Wed, May 7, 2014
    The Return of Sailor Moon

    The fans are grown up, but the spirit only grows. Liz Ohanesian on the imminent reboot of America's gateway drug to anime.

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    8:07 am Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    Some Final Thoughts on Conventions (and a visit to Power Morphicon)

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from Power Morphicon Last Tuesday, I asked artists about their experiences with conventions. There have been a lot of interesting responses, as well as some advice.… Read the rest of the article: Some Final Thoughts on Conventions (and a visit to Power Morphicon)

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    6:54 am Fri, Aug 27, 2010
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The Last Airbender

    Edgar Wright recently posted this mash-up of Scott Pilgrim and Avatar: The Last Airbender on his blog. It's a great video and, as Wright points out in his post: Fun… Read the rest of the article: Scott Pilgrim vs. The Last Airbender

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    5:00 am Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RIP Satoshi Kon

    Over on the Submitterator, Boing Boing reader "gnp" pointed us to UK Anime Network's report that famed anime director Satoshi Kon (今 敏) has died. He was 47 46. (As… Read the rest of the article: RIP Satoshi Kon

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    11:25 am Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    Conventions and Art

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly, Alex Pardee painting at San Diego Comic-Con 2010 One of the reasons Shannon Cottrell and I love covering fandom conventions is because the events provide a… Read the rest of the article: Conventions and Art

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    9:49 am Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    Anime Themes Recreated with Household Items

    A few days ago, Japanator posted this fun tribute to K-On!!, where a group of musicians recreate the opening and closing theme of the anime with household items. It looks… Read the rest of the article: Anime Themes Recreated with Household Items

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    12:14 pm Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Fashion for Vinyl Fans

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from "Red Zebra @ Crocker Club" Shannon Cottrell and I saw this outfit at a fashion show from L.A.-based Beauty is Pain held at a party… Read the rest of the article: Fashion for Vinyl Fans

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    9:16 am Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    Soft Cell and Clint Ruin Covering Suicide's "Ghost Rider"

    I've been on a Soft Cell kick lately, which might not be that strange considering the band is a favorite of mine. Yesterday, while combing YouTube for more Soft Cell… Read the rest of the article: Soft Cell and Clint Ruin Covering Suicide's "Ghost Rider"

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    2:50 pm Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    The Wandering Marionettes' Gorgeous Masked Performances

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from "Hello Kitty's Bats and Cats Masquerade @ Royal/T" The Wandering Marionettes are a performance troupe based in Los Angeles who have become an important part… Read the rest of the article: The Wandering Marionettes' Gorgeous Masked Performances

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    1:48 pm Tue, Aug 17, 2010
    The League of S.T.E.A.M.'s Interactive Performance

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from "An Evening with the Unfamiliar" You've probably seen The League of S.T.E.A.M. on Boing Boing before, as both Cory and Xeni have posted their videos.… Read the rest of the article: The League of S.T.E.A.M.'s Interactive Performance

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    9:29 am Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    Spreading the Word About New Anime Through Cosplay

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly, Durarara!! cosplayers from Anime Expo 2010 In our time covering conventions and other fandom events for LA Weekly, cosplayers have both directly and indirectly influenced the… Read the rest of the article: Spreading the Word About New Anime Through Cosplay

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    9:16 am Sun, Aug 15, 2010
    Scott Pilgrim and Shonen Manga

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from the release party for Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour in Los Angeles There's a recent interview with Bryan Lee O'Malley over at About.com: Manga where the… Read the rest of the article: Scott Pilgrim and Shonen Manga

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    2:12 pm Fri, Aug 13, 2010
    Fan Conventions: Getting Through the Hype

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly from Comic-Con 2010 There's a lot of hype surrounding conventions. If you've been to one of the larger events, you know cons are often the place… Read the rest of the article: Fan Conventions: Getting Through the Hype

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    12:29 pm Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    Steampunk Stilt Walker at Labyrinth of Jareth

    Photo: Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss/LA Weekly, Labyrinth of Jareth 2010 Labyrinth of Jareth is an annual two-day masquerade ball in Los Angeles. The theme revolves around faeries and goblins. Costumes, or… Read the rest of the article: Steampunk Stilt Walker at Labyrinth of Jareth

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    1:31 pm Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    When Cosplay Gets Remixed: Shogun Vader

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly, Anime L.A. 2010 Earlier this year, I wrote about a cosplay spotted at Anime LA known as Shogun Vader. It's probably my favorite cosplay. I like… Read the rest of the article: When Cosplay Gets Remixed: Shogun Vader

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    10:02 am Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    Beautiful Cosplay Coffee Table Book

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly, Ejen Chuang and friends at Cosplay in America Release party Cosplay in America is a gorgeous tribute to the people who attend anime conventions. Photographer Ejen… Read the rest of the article: Beautiful Cosplay Coffee Table Book

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    8:09 am Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    Every Good Convention Needs Some Music

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/LA Weekly, Voltaire at Comic-Con, 2010 Before I ever went to a convention, I went to lots of music festivals. The two aren't that different. By Sunday, both… Read the rest of the article: Every Good Convention Needs Some Music

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  • Liz Ohanesian
    12:41 pm Mon, Aug 9, 2010
    Fandom Convention Love

    Photo: Shannon Cottrell/L.A. Weekly, taken at Anime Expo, 2010. Over at LA Weekly, I write primarily for Style Council, our arts blog. I almost always work with photographer Shannon Cottrell.… Read the rest of the article: Fandom Convention Love

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