Anime Boston 2013: Friday is Here!

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So, what’s the first thing you see at Anime Boston 2013?  Bag checks.  I suppose it was only a matter of time, but it’s still sad to see all the same. All things considered it’s not really that big a deal, but it is annoying as this makes getting into the convention take a lot…

Transformers Prime – “Project Predacon” – Episode 57 Recap

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It’s a mad race between the Autobots and Decepticons when they discover a fossilized Predacon skull. With the chaos and sense of hopelessness of the last four episodes over, the Autobots have a chance to breathe and focus on their new mission: locate the fossilized Predacons before the Decepticons do. Fortunately for them they’re all…

Adventure Time – “Shh!” Recap

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In this week’s Adventure Time, Finn and Jake decide to spend their day by playing a game: neither of them are allowed to speak, and they can only use pre-written cards to communicate. Both Finn and Jake’s refusal to lose the game scares BMO in the process, causing him to hide himself in the wall….

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet – “Castaway” Episode 1 Recap

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Technically, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet counts as one of three giant robot anime running in Japan this spring (along with Majestic Prince and Sunrise’s Valvrave the Liberator), and on paper at least it’s the most prestigious of the lot given who’s involved. Here we have animation by the accomplished Production I.G., Kazuya Murata (Fullmetal…

Adventure Time – “James Baxter the Horse” Recap

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Finn and Jake come across James Baxter the Horse, a talking, dancing horse that manages to elicit laughter out of anyone, no matter how glum. Envious of James Baxter, Finn and Jake become determined to become his equal. Unfortunately, their first attempts to copy James Baxter’s routine only end up frightening and irritating people.  After…

Crowdfunding and the Future of Animation

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With the rise of Kickstarter, more and more people in the entertainment industry are turning to crowdfunding with the hope that the general public will be more receptive of their ideas than the executives that they usually work with. However, while it’s somewhat common to see a game developer or a movie director going it…

“Transformers: More than Meets the Eye”: The Comic That Made Me Cry

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I’m a cold-hearted woman. I’m not the type to cry over a lot of things, be it movies, books, video games, whatever. Yes, yes, I possess a heart of stone. Fine by me, I’ll proudly wear that badge because there’s nothing you can show me that will turn me into a sobbing mess…unless your name…

Video Game Review: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Is A Strong Contender

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Injustice: Gods Among Us wasn’t looking too sharp for me based on the early trailers and character designs. The costumes for our favorite DC Comics characters looked overly complicated and excessive (and, to be honest, most still are) and the story seemed like an excessive, almost comically over-the-top take on the “grimdark” era of comics…

Adventure Time – “BMO Lost” Recap

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While dancing on the rooftop, BMO is mistaken for prey and is snatched by a giant eagle.  In an attempt to escape from the bird’s nest, he falls down the tree and ends up lost in the woods. On the way back home, BMO meets a wayward bubble and an abandoned baby in the forest….

Transformers Prime – “Rebellion” Episode 56 Recap

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 The Autobots infiltrate Darkmount to take down its fusion cannon. Meanwhile Smokescreen tries to keep Optimus alive. With Optimus still out of commission, Ultra Magnus leads the rest of the Autobots on a mission to take down Darkmount’s fusion cannon. “Rebellion” is an all-action episode, driven by its engaging battle choreography. Ultra Magnus is an…

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