The “Followers” animated short tells the tale of man escaping prison meeting a boy running away from school. What happens next? Just watch.
Viral Video Friday: Followers
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Best of Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow
January 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Like a greatest hits compilation CD from a band, Hasbro Studios has put up their own “Best of” tribute to a couple of popular G.I. Joe characters from their various cartoon incarnations. Hasbro Studios gathers the best cartoon clips of Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow.
Viral Video Friday: Haring
January 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
Have you ever been on date and that somebody had bad breath? Well, this short animated flick Haring by KLOMP! Animation tells the story Diederik who eats something fishy on his way to his date.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Mandalorian Mercs for fundraising
January 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mandalorian Mercs can be found at every comic convention, but now days they have also ventured into the world of charity and helping to fund organizations with their appearance. Here’s Ramon Angel interviewing Sal Attinello of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club about Mandalorian costumes and fundraising!
In the video, the Boba Fett look-a-like is Mandalorian Merc member – Porfirio Guzman, suited up for the convention!
Viral Video Friday: The SlumGods of Mumbai
December 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
No, this isn’t Slumdog Millionaire but “SlumGods of Dharavi.” This Guardian News short-documentary takes viewers inside the slums of Mumbai, where kids are using breakdancing as a way out. We follow the journey of 15 year-old Vikram who wants to be a b-boy star.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Ramen and Half gets to meet actor James Hong
December 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
How could anyone not know James Hong! I think it’s safe to say that he has starred in more than four hundred American films and television episodes. He has played leading roles, supporting roles and small parts. I recently saw him in the classic Blade Runner and last year’s R.I.P.D., but when anyone asks me about James Hong, the two flicks that immediately come to my mind are Wayne’s World 2 and Big Trouble in Little China.
I Love “Cowboy Bebop!”
December 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
If you have not seen Cowboy Bebop anime series, you do not know what you are missing out on. I can’t say enough about this anime, but as you know the Blu-ray drops today.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – We asked actor-comedian Debra Wilson one question
December 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What does she tell us?
“I’m working on several projects. There’s this one, but it’s N-D-A, then there’s another that’s also NDA… hmm oh wait, no that’s NDA too!”
I’m not sure if that’s what our site readers and viewers would like to hear, but she had fun explaining how NDA everything is to Ramen and Half’s Eddie Ballar. For those of you that don’t know Debra Wilson, you can definitely find out about her by watching this interview from Comikaze Expo. She is popularly known for her comedic sketches on MADtv and continues to venture the land of entertainment. She’s been involved in comedy flicks like recent Knock’Em Dead to animation and video game voices such as on Grand Theft Auto V.
Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray
December 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dropping on December 16th, 2014 is the first time the iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop gets it’s Blu-ray release. What brought me back to watching anime again was this anime – Cowboy Bebop. I love the characters, the world, the stories, the director Shinichiro Watanabe and music by Yoko Kanno.
Jpopilicious: Utada Hikaru x Evangelion = Music Video
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s been awhile since I watched an AMV (anime music video) and it’s been a really long time since I’d listened to Jpop. Before the Kpop domination, I grew up listening to Jpop of every genre and bought crazy expensive import CDs by Jpop acts like Ayumi Hamasaki, Namie Amuro, Crystal Kay, SPEED, D&D, DaPump, Smap, Exile, Mai Kuraki, M-Flo, Do As Infinity, ZARD, MAX, Heartsdales, Orange Range, Every Little Thing, Bonnie Pink, MOVE … okay you readers get my drift, but I digress. I remember like it was yesterday vacationing in Hong Kong 1999 and I was at a HMV record store, and I picked-up the very first album “First Love” by then 16-year old Utada Hikaru. I was blown away by that album and played that CD the whole summer on my AIWA CD player.
Recently released is this new music video by Studio Khara and directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki featuring Utada Hikaru’s song “Beautiful World.” Neon Genesis Evangelion fans will jump for joy at this new video featuring new clips and footage from the “Rebuild of Evangelion” films. And Trivia Pursuit tidbit, Utada’s song “Beautiful World” was used in the 2007 Evangelion: 1.0 You Are [Not] Alone.
World DJ Sessions: Cape Town, South Africa
November 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever wonder what type of dance music is trending around the globe? Well this program World DJ Sessions takes you there. A collaboration between UK magazine Mixmag and tequila maker Olmeca will bring 8 mega dance events featuring the top DJ’s locally.
The first episode of World DJ Sessions takes us to Cape Town, South Africa, where the hottest DJ Culoe De Song is mixing it up. House fans you listen to this set!
EDM Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This episode of Beat x Beat profiles a coming together of two music genres: rock and EDM. Frontman of Coldplay, Chris Martin takes us behind-the-scenes of the making their song “A Sky Full of Stars” from their latest album “Ghost Stories.” Coldplay and Avicii each put their magical touch on the song.
“Homeland” TV Program in Promo Vinyl Covers
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve always found joy in CD, cassette tape or vinyl albums, because you could read the many linear notes, look at the artwork and it just felt more tangible in your hands. Kids today are missing out with downloading and streaming music, but I digress. The topic at hand is these cool vinyl-style jazz covers made for the hit Showtime program “Homeland.”
The Big Hero 6 Japan Promo
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen Big Hero 6 twice already at the multiplexes, so yeah, you can say I’m a huge fan of this animation. In Japan, Big Hero 6 will get a December 20, 2014 release date, but Disney Japan’s marketing department instead of a usual trailer cut promoting the flick, it has outdone itself with this simple black & white hand drawn animation to promote the film.
Comikaze Expo 2014: Ramen and a Half meet DMC
November 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen and a Half crew meets DMC promoting his new comic! DMC tells us how comics was a large part of his childhood life before he became the well-known Master MC as we know him today.
The Stormtrooper Extra Profile
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
He was just an extra on set, but Laurie Goode still connects with Star War fans. He was that Stormtrooper! Which one? Well, in this BBC News piece actor Laurie Goode recounts his many memories on the Star Wars set.
Interview with Indie Jrock band Akai Sky
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This is a Ramen episode flashback to this summer’s Japan Expo (JX) 2014 in San Mateo, CA. The Ramen crew caught with indie Jrock band Akai Sky.
G.I. Joe Comic Book Legend: Larry Hama
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The man behind the 1980s’s Marvel G.I. Joe comic book run – Larry Hama. This is Spitting Image’s docu-film profile on the iconic comic book writer/artist Larry Hama.
2014 Central Valley – Lindsay Lowrider Car Show
October 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Welcome back to Lindsay’s Finest 2nd Annual Lowrider Car Show at McDermont’s Field House. Retrenders Spotlight with Ruben Gonzalez and Ramona Padilla were able to bring you not only beautifully stylized lowrider cars, but a touch of history on early Chevy Impalas and their aesthetic differences between 1960 to 1964 with Gabriel Calderon and Marcelo Mota. We also get a personal experience on how judging Lowrider vehicles in a show can be with Harvey Reyes . Then how a Lowrider owner feels about his car, and we find out what the Real Housewives of Lowriding are all about.
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Producer: Johnny Moreno
Executive Producer: Stephen Jang
Music: Kevin Macleod
MUSIC also USED: Snippet of “Is it Love “ by Bob Marley and The Wailers, 23 seconds in length and incidentally captured due to live ambient recording.
NOTES: This Spotlight Lowrider Episode was produced in the same fashion as last year’s – single handedly, on the fly, documentary style. The only difference was that I filmed the show in HD and decided to give you more interview stories that encompasses the production and some of the people that make up a Lowrider Car show (specifically this year’s). As a result, this Retrenders SPOTLIGHT show turned out to be 26 minutes long, informative, entertaining and it moves along pretty fast. You’ll feel that you’ve just sat down and watched a five minute show. – I think this is as close I’ll get to a Jay Leno episode on Lowriders!
Viral Video Friday: Le Tour Utrecht – BON VOYAGE!
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A sweet loving animated music video for Friday! With the backdrop of a bicycle race, two lovers are divided by event obstacles. The boyfriend finds a way to contact her through love. I’m spoiling it, ain’t I? Just watch:
A Guardians of the Galaxy Cassette Tape Release!
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s time to break out your 1980’s Sony Walkman cassette player or cassette boombox. Marvel Music/Hollywood Records will be releasing a limited edition cassette tape Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack exclusively through indie retailers on November 28, 2014 through December 31, 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOSfM0iRLaE [Read more…]
A $5O Pen! But it Transforms.
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Can I sell you a pen that cost over $50.00USD and holds not too much ink? Well, you will buy it if you’re a Transformers and G1 Optimus Prime fan. Produced by Sentinel Toys, this is Optimus Prime Convoy pen! In robot mode, the action figure looks close to the classic G1 cartoon series and has good articulation. After you’re finishing playing with it and you need to do some homework, you can transform it into a pen.
30th Anniversary Ghostbusters 2 Packs
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Celebrating 30 years of the iconic film Ghostbusters, Mattel has launched a 2-pack action figure exclusive on their Matty Collector website. The first 2-pack features Peter Venkman & Egon Spengler and the second 2-pack features Ray Stantz & Winston Zeddemore. The 6″ figures are articulate, comes with various accessories and special 30th anniversary packaging.
Viral Video Friday: Cap’n Shmelly and the Sperm Whale
September 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cute and humorous is this animated short – Cap’n Shmelly and the Sperm Whale. From Omens Studios, Cap’n Shmelly is hunting down his nemesis the big whale that took his leg.
Black Scale x Motown Records
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Music and streetwear usually go hand-in-hand and this cool collab by Black Scale is with Motown Records. The iconic Hitsville label gets a nice mini-capsule collection. The Black Scale x Motown Records Lookbook 1 just dropped this week at the flagship Black Scale NYC store. Look for the Black Scale x Motown Records Lookbook II this October 2014.
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