Ashley Eckstein's Her Universe Provides Everyday Cosplay ay NYCC

Ashley Eckstein's Her Universe Provides "Everyday Cosplay"
for Geek Girls this Halloween with New Fashion Apparel

NEW YORK, NY - October 9th, 2012 - This Halloween, Geek Girls do not have to sacrifice fashion for a cheap costume they'll wear only once. Actress Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and founder of the female sci-fi apparel line, Her Universe™, revealed today her line of fashionable costume hoodies, tops and a Hot Topic exclusive TARDIS dress dubbed "everyday cosplay" just in time for the Halloween season. Whether you're a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek or Doctor Who, Her Universe has you covered to be the stylish one this fall and all year long. And now, until October 22nd (for guaranteed 10/31 delivery), Her Universe (www.heruniverse.com) is offering FREE GROUND SHIPPING on any order of $50.00 or more.

"I have a tub full of Halloween costumes that I have spent a lot of money on which I've only worn once," said Eckstein. "My goal for our ‘everyday cosplay' line is for girls to be able to wear these fashionable costumed looks on Halloween and all year round! I've always been a savvy shopper and I try to get the most for my money."

New to the "everyday cosplay" line from Her Universe is the Star Trek Spock zip-up hoodie featuring the famous original series blue uniform top where fangirls, with the hood up, can be their favorite Vulcan, complete with pointy ears. Also new this fall season is the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano adult tunic top which complements the already released Ahsoka tunic for young girls and the very popular Princess Leia costume hoodie - perfect for any Halloween party or everyday wear. For female Whovians, Eckstein has collaborated with retailer Hot Topic to create Her Universe's first fashionably-fun, stylized dress based on Doctor Who's beloved time-traveling TARDIS - available online NOW at Hot Topic and at Hot Topic retail stores. And what better way to accessorize all of these pieces than with the new Her Universe Star Wars Halloween Tote Bag featuring all-new original art by renowned artist Katie Cook - perfect for fans of any age for school, work, shopping and, of course, trick or treating! Katie's very popular Her Universe Halloween Tote Bag sold out last year at record speed! The bags are only available for a limited time, so get them while supplies last.

"I was thrilled when Ashley asked me to do another Halloween bag design," said Katie. "I'll take any chance I get to draw Darth Vader in a silly costume! Ashley and I came up with the idea for this year's bag at Celebration a few weeks ago and I couldn't wait to come home and get started on it."

All of these "everyday cosplay" pieces for Halloween and beyond can be found on heruniverse.com with the Doctor Who TARDIS dress available NOW online at Hot Topic and Hot Topic retail stores. Eckstein can be seen wearing many of the "everyday cosplay" pieces as co-host for MTV Geek’s coverage (mtv.com/geek/) of New York Comic Con October 11th-14th.

About Her Universe
Her Universe was launched in 2009 by actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein, and her partner, The Araca Group, known as one of the most innovative theatrical production and merchandise companies in the world. Her Universe was created to directly address the expanding market of female fans by entering into its first agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-centered Star Wars apparel and accessories. The success of that line was followed up with a collection for the Syfy network including such shows as Battlestar Galactica and with BBC America for Doctor Who and with CBS Consumer Products for Star Trek. You can learn more about Her Universe and purchase the current line of fangirl apparel and accessories by going to www.heruniverse.com and by following Eckstein on Facebook (facebook.com/HerUniverse) and Twitter (twitter.com/HerUniverse).

About Katie Cook
Katie Cook is an illustrator and writer that lives in Michigan. She has done work for Lucasfilm, The Jim Henson Company, Marvel Comics and more. Her websites are www.katiecandraw.com and www.gronkcomic.com

New in the "everyday cosplay" line from Her Universe is this unique Star Trek Spock hoodie. With the hood up, fangirls can be their favorite Vulcan complete with pointy ears.
Collaborating with retailer Hot Topic, Ashley Eckstein's Her Universe is now offering, through Hottopic.com and Hot Topic retails stores, this fashionably-fun, stylized dress of Doctor Who's beloved time-traveling TARDIS.
Brand new and by popular demand, Her Universe has created an adult Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano Tunic top to complement the already existing Ahsoka tunic for young girls.
Perfect for Halloween or for everyday use, this Star Wars Princess Leia hoodie from Her Universe is fashionable year round.
Due to the overwhelming demand for last year's bag, Ashley Eckstein has teamed up with renowned artist Katie Cook to create a brand new Star Wars Halloween Tote bag for 2012. Featuring fun, original art of Darth Vader and his stormtroopers, this is a must-have accessory for Halloween! The bags are only available for a limited time, so get them while supplies last.
Turn this Star Trek top into a costume or style it as an everyday outfit and you can inspire others to Boldly Go where no one has gone before.

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Debuts on October 13th at 9pm At NYCC

There Are Some Demons You Just Can’t Escape: STARZ Saturday Premiere Of “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”  on October 13^th at 9pm ET/PT

On the Heels of the Hollywood Blockbuster ‘Ghost Rider’

This Sequel Stars Nicholas Cage, Idris Elba and Ciarán Hinds

WHAT:           STARZ Saturday Premiere will feature the television debut of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance on Saturday, October 13th at 9pm ET/PT, exclusively on STARZ.

About Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance:

It's up to the haunted Johnny Blaze – aka the Ghost Rider – to come out of hiding and save a young boy who has been chosen by the devil to become a new antichrist. (USA, 2011) Rating: PG13 

WHO:             The action packed thriller stars Nicolas Cage (Trespass, National Treasure: Book of Secrets) Idris Elba (“Luther,” Prometheus), Ciarán Hinds (“Game of Thrones,” John Carter). Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance also stars Violante Placido, Fergus Riordan, Johnny Whitworth, Christopher Lambert, Anthony Head, Jacek Koman, Vincent Regan, Jai Stefan, Sorin Tofan, Spencer Wilding, Cristian Iacob, and Ionut Cristian Lefter.

WHEN:      Premieres on Saturday, October 13^th at 

9pm ET/PT, exclusively on STARZ  

(additional show times below).            

Schedule (all times are ET/PT, on STARZ)

STARZ Saturday Premiere

Saturday, October 13^th                  9:00pm 

Sunday, October 14^th                      6:20pm

Tuesday, October 16^th                     9:00pm

Friday, October 19^th                             11:00pm

Watch Preview: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance on STARZ

 

 

Dark Horse Comics and Dynamics Inc. To Reveal Exclusive Comics For Next-Gen ePlate Credit Card

Dark Horse Comics and Dynamics Inc. To Reveal Two Exclusive Comic Book Series For Next-Generation ePlate Credit Card 

At New York Comic Con
Limited Number of Special Edition Prototype ePlate™ Devices To Be Distributed At An Exclusive Event 

October 9, New York – Dark Horse Comics will reveal two new exclusive comic book series for the ePlate™ payment device at New York Comic Con.

The Dark Horse experience™ application is a payments application for the new battery-powered ePlate™ credit card. 

With every purchase, card carrying comics fans can earn exclusive issues of two new series of Dark Horse comics.  The first exclusive series is Conan: The Phantoms of the Black Coast.  The second exclusive series is a team-up of Dark Horse characters X, Ghost and Captain Midnight!

To celebrate, Dark Horse will be hosting a signing with Dark Horse president, Mike Richardson, as well as Ghost artist, Phil Noto, and Captain Midnight writer, Joshua Williamson at New York Comic Con on Friday October 12 at 10AM in booth #1528, and will distribute  a limited number of  special edition prototype, demonstration ePlate™ devices to attendees.

At any time, an ePlate™ user  can select to use the Dark Horse experience™ application for the ePlate™ payment device.  The Dark Horse application allows users to earn pages of exclusive Dark Horse comic books with each purchase.  After all pages of a particular comic are obtained, the user is provided with a complete digital comic.  After a certain number of digital comic books are collected, Dark Horse provides, at no cost to the user, a collectible print copy of each exclusive comic book earned, unavailable anywhere else!

“Dark Horse will not only introduce two new exclusive comic book series, this will also introduce a revolutionary new way to earn and experience comics” said Mike Richardson, president and founder of Dark Horse.

“Conan and the new team-up are an amazing set of properties to feature on the new ePlate™ platform,” said Jeff Mullen, CEO of Dynamics. “Consumers can now receive comics just by living their life – just by using their ePlate™ device  to pay for meals,  comic books, movie tickets, or any other everyday item.”

The ePlate™ payment device is subject to a credit approval. 

About the Dynamics ePlate™ Payment Device

Dynamics' ePlate™ payment device is a paper-thin, flexible computing platform in a payment card format.  The device includes the Electronic Stripe® -- the world's first fully card-programmable magnetic stripe.  The Electronic Stripe® can be read at any existing point-of-sale (POS) magnetic stripe reader.  The device includes two buttons – one for a first experience and one for a second experience.  Based on which experience option was selected, the device changes the information on the Electronic Stripe™ to reflect the selected experience so the user can swipe the card in any store and enjoy the selected experience.

A user can change the experiences associated with the buttons on the ePlate™ device at any time.  All a user has to do is use the Dynamics Experience Manager™ software through their favorite phone or accessible through their online banking account.  The Experience Manager™ provides an ecosystem of experiences that can be assigned to the buttons on a user’s ePlate™ device.

The ePlate™ device is as durable as a traditional payment card and will last over three years on a single battery charge. The technology does not require any change to the 60 million 1970s-era magnetic stripe readers or reeducation of its merchant base.

About Dynamics Inc.

Dynamics Inc. was founded in 2007 by Jeff Mullen.  Dynamics produces and manufactures intelligent powered payment cards and advanced payment platforms.  The company has won many of the world's most prestigious international business plan competitions, including the Rice Business Plan Competition, Carnegie Mellon McGinnis Venture Competition and the University of San Francisco Business Plan Competition.  The company won DEMOgod and the $1M People's Choice Award at DEMO Fall 2010, Best of Show at FinovateFall 2010, FinovateFall 2011, FinovateEurope 2012 and FinovateFall 2012, Best of Show at Cartes 2011, and Best of Show at BAI Retail Delivery 2011.  Dynamics won Best in Show for Personal Electronics and Technology Honors at the 2012 International CES show.  Dynamics investors include Adams Capital Management and Bain Capital Ventures.  Dynamics is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa.  For more information, visit:  www.dynamicsinc.com

About Dark Horse.

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful properties as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material.

 

 

Batman’s Shrink & Other Scholars Enlighten New York Comic Con

Batman’s Shrink & Other Scholars Enlighten New York Comic Con

Comics scholars convene at this week’s New York Comic Con to teach convention-goers and have fun too. In addition to all the cosplay, comic book creator signings, and entertainment news panels, New York Comic Con is home to a number of professional panels as well. A good portion of these professional talks will be under the umbrella of the Comics Studies Conference. Organized by the Institute for Comics Studies, the CSC serves to promote the study, understanding, recognition, and cultural legitimacy of comics and support the discussion and dissemination of this study and understanding.  The Comics Studies Conference, organized by scholars like Peter Coogan and Stanford Carpenter, represents the Institute for Comics Studies’ mission to promote the study, understanding, recognition, and cultural legitimacy of comics and to support the discussion and dissemination of this study and understanding via public venues.

CSC co-organizer Travis Langley, author of the hit book BATMAN AND PSYCHOLOGY: A DARK AND STORMY KNIGHT, is a Special Guest at NYCC this year, in the literary category shared by Spotlight Guests Anne Rice and Kim Harrison. “It is a terrific book,” legendary comic book writer Dennis O’Neil says of Batman and Psychology. Bat-Films executive producer Michael Uslan calls it, “scholarly and insightful… a fascinating, entertaining, and educational read.”

Comics Studies Conference NYCC 2012 Schedule

Date: Thursday, October 11
Location: 1A07

4:00-5:00 pm: The Origins of Leaping Tall Buildings: Finding New Ways to Document the Creators Behind the Comics. Hannah Means-Shannon (Georgian Court University) leads a discussion with the creators of Leaping Tall Buildings: the Origins of American Comics artist Christopher Irving, photographer Seth Kushner and designer Eric Skillman on the strategies they developed to create this unique and significant book on American comics for scholars and fans. Moderator: Stanford Carpenter.

5:15-6:15 pm: Power and Sexuality in Comics. Cameron McKee (UC-Berkeley) argues that Tom of Finland’s subversion of heterosexual spaces in Kake constructs an iconic gay identity. Sam Cannon (UT-Austin) shows how the sequential artistry in Los Penitentes intersects with (homo)sexuality and political power. Evan Johnson (UT-Dallas) explores the sublimination of female power in the Marvel Universe. Moderator: Stanford Carpenter.

6:30-7:30 pm: Constructing and Reconstructing the Superhero. Forrest Helvie (Norwalk CC) discusses how the conventional hero of Transcendentalists and Gothic writers contributed to superheroes like Batman. David Lewis (Boston University) explains why superheroes never really die and the “superhero afterlife subgenre.” Rachelanne Smith (CSU-Sacramento) discusses how South Park’s Coon character clarifies society’s need for the altruistic hero. Moderator: Travis Langley.

Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight
by Dr. Travis Langley
(Wiley & Sons Publishing, 2012)

“Simply speaking, this is my pick for the best book of 2012.” – FindYourGeek.com

Batman is one of the most compelling and enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics, and interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight (Wiley; Paperback; $17.95; 978-1-1181-6765-6/ Also available in digital and audio forms) explores these and other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante, including: Does Batman have PTSD?  Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with “bad girls” he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal, green-haired clown?

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/BatmanBelfry
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Superherologist
Publisher's information: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118167651.html

Necomimi Debuting New Devil Horns at NYCC This Week

Necomimi Brainwave Ears Announce Devil Horns
at New York Comic Con

Who: Meet the Necomimi team as they bring the popular brainwave monitoring ears for New York Comic Con 2012.
What: Powered by NeuroSky's state of the art brainwave technology, the Necomimi headset measures emotions with a sensor on the forehead, allowing the ears to move according to your state of mind and mood in real time.
Necomimi has also recently launched customized ears in Obsidian Black, Caramel Brown and Jungle Leopard patterns. These complement the signature white cat ears.
When: October 11-14, 2012
Necomimi will be demonstrated at booth 3028.
Where: Javits Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
About NeuroSky:
NeuroSky, Inc., a bioelectronics company, is the leader in Brain-Computer Interface technology for consumer product application. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, NeuroSky works with industry partners, developers, as well as academic and research institutions to provide innovative products and solutions across a wide range of industries.  Grounded in more than 60 years of research, NeuroSky's precision-grade technology has taken proven research EEG (electroencephalograph) technology and evolved it for application to the mass consumer market by making it more user-friendly and cost-effective.

Tremont Neighborhood Award Ceremony on Thurs. Oct. 25th

Tremont Neighborhood Leader  

Award Ceremony

 

Greetings!

The Tremont Business & Community Organization invites you to enjoy an evening together with friends and neighbors as local leaders are recognized for their commitment to the Tremont community at the Tremont Neighborhood Leader Award Ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 from 6-8pm at The Grand Slam at 478 East Tremont Avenue. The ceremony will be preceded by a Meet & Greet at 5:30pm. 

The Tremont Business & Community Organization (TBCO) is proud to bring to you activities like this, in which they strive to build a strong community foundation. Formed in 2006, the TBCO is comprised of local business owners and residents working to preserve the health of the Tremont neighborhood. The organization is primarily focused on helping local organizations and storeowners thrive and providing shoppers the best options in quality and value here in the borough of the Bronx.   The goal is to encourage the City to support the formation of the first ever business improvement district (BID) for residents and the Tremont business community, for a better and vibrant neighborhood.       The guests of honor are: NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera NYC Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera Bronx Community Board 6 District Manager Ivine Galarza  2012 Tremont Neighborhood Leader Awards Will Be Presented To:  Elected Official Leader Award: Hon. Eric Stevenson, NYS Assemlymember Non-Profit Leader Award: Phillip Morrow, SoBRO Clergy Leader Award: Rev. Torrence Robinson, Gethsemane Baptist Church Merchant/ Landlord Leader Award: Jose Espinal, Fine Fare Supermarket Landlord Leader Award: Eddie Sujak  Business Leader Award: John Joseph Rivera, Family Tree Community Leader Award: Ferdinand U. Raymond   We encourage you to be part of this event, recognizing those that support the Bronx and enhance the quality of life by strengthening businesses and creating innovative economic, housing, educational and career development programs.         Tickets are $100 (2 for $175)/ Table of (8): $675 [Includes Dinner, Beer & Wine] Reach over 100 business owners and promote your services and programs to each merchant and guest by becoming a Corporate Sponsors at $1,000 and receive these additional benefits:        * 10x10 Promotional Space (incl. Table & 2 Chairs) * 2 Free Tickets   * Listed as Presenting Sponsor   * Logo Placement on Signage   * Top Billing on Promotional Materials   * Name Mentions   This is a great opportunity to promote your local business, one-on-one, to a unique market. For ticket information, call 718.828.2880 or email info@masmarketingny.com. Please make checks payable to The Tremont Business & Community Organization.    Contact Angela Porcelli at 718.283.4081 Or Email angela@masmarketingny.com To Discuss Your Sponsorship Today!

 

BRONX WOMEN'S BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER

  Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP)

Please see below the following prerequisite classes for  EAP courses.  Anyone interested in attending our 14 week workshop and competing for the Capital Bank sponsored business plan competition must attend at least two of these workshops.

To register for any of these workshops please contact us at 718 933 7466 or via email at mcameron@bronxwbc.org
 

Exporting in the 21st Century
Oct. 9th , 6pm
@ Parkchester Library,
1985 Westchester Avenue, Bronx NY
 
Got credit issues? Learn how to rebuild your credit!
Oct. 17th, 6pm
@ Morrisania Revitalization Corp,
576 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY

Join us on October 20th for our first blogger's event at the Bronx Museum, program starts at 11:30am.....
  
Always dreamed of using Grandma's recipe to make some money?
Oct. 26th , 6pm @Monroe College
  
Ever wonder how to get your fashion to a department store?
Nov.7th, 6pm
@ The Bronx Library Center
310 E Kingsbridge, Bronx NY

Veterans what small business opportunities are available to you?
Nov. 14th, 6pm @ BWBRC Offices, 

2488 Grand Concourse, Suite 321, Bronx, NY 

What are some of the services available to start a medical   related business?
Nov. 27th, 6pm @ Bronx Community Board 12,
4101 White Plains Road, Bronx NY 

 About BWBRC:

  

Our mission is to assist women entrepreneurs as well as minority business owners through the provision of financial and technical assistance services. We offer one-one-one counseling, monthly informational roundtables and entrepreneurial training courses. These services are offered both in English and Spanish.  Our main objective is to close the technical assistance gap that limits the growth potential and job creation capacity of small to mid-sized companies.

 

LOCATION:

2488 GRAND CONCOURSE, SUITE 321-B

 BRONX NEW YORK 10458

TEL: 718 933 7466

FAX: 718 933 7469

EMAIL: INFO@BRONXWBC.ORG

WWW.BRONXWBC.ORG

 

NEW YORK COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE!!

Intelligent, savvy and multi-talented writer, director and producer Vlad Yudin of the Vladar Company has partnered with ARCANA Comics on the sci-fi graphic novel ‘HEAD SMASH,’ a sci-fi thriller penned by Erik Hendrix and illustrated by Dwayne Harris. The highly anticipated comic will premiere at this year’s New York Comic Con Convention at an exclusive panel on Thursday, October 11^th at 7:30PM in hall 1A08 at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. Vlad along with Sean O'Reilly (founder of ARCANA) will debut the special 1^st edition of the graphic novel to the public in addition to discussing the film adaption which is currently in development. 

HEAD SMASH is set in the oppressed city of Ares, where violence reigns supreme and the only means of survival is to join The Horde, a paramilitary organization that keeps the peace through absolute allegiance. The conflicted protagonist Smash, a young rising star within The Horde is brutal, smart and dedicated with the utmost devotion, but when he strays from the rules of The Horde and falls for the beautiful and mysterious Leyla, The Horde turns their back on him and Smash is forced to choose sides. The thrilling novel shares the ultimate story of betrayal, love and loyalty.

CRAVE ONLINE

http://www.craveonline.com/comics/previews/191837-exclusive-teaser-for-head-smash

DAILY VARIETY

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118055677

Yudin is the owner of The Vladar Company; a media and entertainment production company he co-founded along with his production partner, Edwin Mejia in 2008. The Russian born filmmaker is best known for producing and directing the critically acclaimed biopic about rapper Lee Rios, better known as “Big Pun” in celebration to the Bronx-born, Grammy Nominated artist in the docufilm BIG PUN: THE LEGACY (2008). He has also been praised for LAST DAY OF SUMMER, his second film which he wrote, directed and produced starring DJ Qualls (HUSTLE & FLOW) and Nikki Reed (TWILIGHT).