Nowhere California Gets Animated.. Sort Of.

Posted on April 28, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore- Staff Writer)

The Days of the Dead coverage take an animated turn and the guys from Nowhere talk with Angus Oblong.

There might be a rare few that might be clueless on who this man is or it might be the other way around, so here is a quick refresher to jog your memory.

Angus Oblong is a writer and illustrator that entered the published landscape with the book “Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales For Troubled Children” This well-written and illustrated book gave the world a look at Angus’ talents. Also, “Creepy Susie..” lead to the animated series known as “The Oblongs”

This animated series transferred characters from the original book to the small screen and brought the world of Angus Oblong to a larger audience, two members of this audience were the guys from Nowhere.

At the 2016 Days of the Dead convention, Phil and Josh took the opportunity to talk with the mind behind these creations..

CLICK HERE For Nowhere California Presents Our Conversation With Angus Oblong (6:53)

CLICK HERE FOR “Angus Oblog-The Official Blog Of Angus Oblong”

Nowhere California Reports To Detention..

Posted on April 20, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore- Staff Writer)

The beginning of this month marked the return of the Days of the Dead convention to the west coast and the guys from Nowhere jumped into the event head first. The three day event was packed to the rafters with excitement and, over the next few days, Nowhere California will launch our traditional tales from the con. The first stop is detention, a bloody session of detention.

In the past, our adventures to these conventions have revealed some of the best in the world of independent cinema and the 2016 Los Angeles Days of the Dead continued this roll, as Phil and I entered the world of “Getting Schooled…”

“Getting Schooled..” is a comedy/horror throwback to the world of the 1980s and slasher movies. As it was described to us, “The Breakfast Club” meets A LOT of blood. I could go into more details, but the trailer will speak volumes…

“Getting Schooled..” was a part of the screening schedule for the convention and the guys from Nowhere jumped at the opportunity to view this film, so please keep watching this site for our full review of “Getting Schooled..”

In the meantime and most importantly, Nowhere California had the great pleasure to talk with members of the “Getting Schooled..” team.

First, we talked with Courtney Blake Sandifer and director, Chuck Norfolk. In the opening conversation, Courtney reveals the development of the film’s look and other aspects of the production process. Then, Chuck discusses his role as co-writer/director and the evolution of “Getting Schooled..” from script to the screen.

LISTEN NOW TO GETTING SCHOOLED Vol.1 (19:01)

In this second installment, we talk with Morgan Tyler and Mayra Leal. The guys first talk with Morgan Tyler (who plays the high school princess Hillary) after that conversation, Phil and I talk with Mayra Leal (who plays the outcast Julie).
These conversations delve into Morgan and Mayra’s personal developments of their characters and their views of the production process.

LISTEN NOW TO GETTING SCHOOLED Vol.2 (14:48)

This was a great moment for the entire Nowhere California team and we would like to thank everybody from “Getting Schooled..” for letting us into your creative world.

For More Information On This Film
CLICK HERE FOR THE “GETTING SCHOOLED..” OFFICIAL SITE
or
THE “GETTING SCHOOLED..” FACEBOOK PAGE

A Zombie Walk You Can Get Behind..

Posted on March 30, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore-Staff Writer)

The end is near and the undead have returned, at least the trampy ones and their creator is talking with Nowhere California.

In this second to last installment of our 2016 Long Beach Comic Expo coverage, the guys from Nowhere talk with Dan Mendoza. Mendoza is the creative mind behind the comic “Zombie Tramp”

As with our history, Nowhere California has always enjoyed talking with the creative minds behind great independent project and it was a great pleasure to talk with Dan Mendoza. During our conversation, Dan discusses the evolution of this project and the continued work to spread “Zombie Tramp” to the masses.

Click Here For Nowhere California Presents Our Conversation With Dan Mendoza

Click Here For Dan Mendoza’s Official Site

A Familiar Voice From Your Animation Past..

Posted on March 28, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore- Staff Writer)

After a short return to normal Nowhere California business, it is time to finish up our coverage from the 2016 Long Beach Comic Expo and release our final 3 interviews from this event.

In this installment, the guys from Nowhere talk with the talented Katie Leigh. The career of Katie Leigh can easily be summed up as the voices from your childhood. Leigh’s list of credits can be looked at like a roadmap of iconic children’s programming and you can sample some of this work through her animation demo..

Katie Leigh was a delight to talk with and our excitement shows in this conversation, some excitement shows more than others, but we would like to thank Katie for this opportunity.

Click Here For Nowhere California Presents Our Conversation With Katie Leigh (8:01)

Click Here For The Official Website Of Katie Leigh

GHOSTBUSTERS: Deviations REVIEW

Posted on March 16, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore- Staff Writer)

In the world of comic books, even the unsure readers will understand the concepts of alternate timelines and universes. When a storyline gets looked at from a different angle or a character has a change of morals, these deviations can take a classic story down a completely different route.

During a 5 week event, the creative minds at IDW Publishing have picked 5 chart topping comic book franchises and they are looking at one of their key elements from a skewed view. One of the comics to get this one-shot treatment is the “Ghostbusters” and in this world the Ghostbusters NEVER CROSSED THE STREAMS!

As much as this is a monumental moment is the Ghostbuster’s history, this is a monumental road to take for this one-shot issue and the story is built in the classic Ghostbuster’s form. The chemistry of the characters are intact, but without their victorious moment, the guys are trapped in an unknown limbo. The New York, they know and love is replaced by mass hysteria. The hysteria is in the form of an unwanted guest that has stayed far past its welcome.

The story, that was written by Kelly Thompson (better known for her work on Jem and the Holograms), is constructed in a great way that will allow the newest Ghostbusters reader to jump right into the stream and the veteran fans will enjoy the alternate view of one the franchises most iconic moment.

The art for this issues was created by Nelson Daniel (known for his work in the Judge Dredd series) and Daniel’s excellent work continues the visual standard set by the Ghostbusters comic book series.

I would definitely recommend this alternate view at this Ghostbuster’s moment, as it transcends the pages and asks the fan to take a different look at this iconic moment in pop culture history. In the end, I will give “Ghostbusters:Deviations” a 8 out of 10.

GHOSTBUSTERS: Deviations is available March 16th

Are We Ready For A Jedi Tomb Raider?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore- Staff Writer)

Could a new generation Jedi bring the life back to forgotten video game movie franchise? As quickly as the Millennium Falcon can make the kessel run, the casting rumor of Daisy Ridley stepping into the boots of Lara Croft has spread through all the Hollywood outlets.

This past week, DEADLINE reported that Warner Bro’s and MGM have possible put Daisy into casting consideration for the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. Now, with everything in Hollywood, casting and production rumors can change in the blink of an eye. Now, with Daisy’s commitments to the Star Wars franchise, could her name be taken out of the mix as quickly as it was brought in or could this be a post Star Wars project for Rey?

Tell Us Your Thoughts? Who Do You See Playing Lara Croft?

What Do They Call Days Of The Dead In Paris?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore-Staff Writer)

The movies of Quentin Tarantino are staples to most hardcore movie fans and the 1994 classic “Pulp Fiction” has laid the ground work for the way people look at the way films are made, this film is a cornerstone in cinematic history.

At the upcoming Days of the Dead convention, taking place at the Los Angeles Marriott on April 1-3^rd, members of this cast will be in attendance to meet and greet with the fans.

Peter Greene, better known to Pulp Fiction fans as Zed

Zed’s partner in crime Maynard, who was played by Duane Whitaker

Stephen Hibbert, the man behind the gimp mask

Phil Lamarr, the infamous Marvin

Angela Jones, the sultry cab driver Esmarelda Villalobos

As of this post, all of these guests are set to be in attendance all 3 days and continue to check out the official Days of the Dead website for the ever growing guest list for this amazing event.

Click Here For The Official Days Of The Dead Website..

Nowhere California Talks With Jason Beckwith..

Posted on March 6, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

(Joshua Gilmore-Staff Writer)

In the further adventures from Nowhere California’s coverage of the 2016 Long Beach Comic Expo, the guys from Nowhere just back into one of their favorite aspect of the convention world and that is the world of independent creativity.

In the past, Phil and Josh have been lucky enough to talk with some truly creative minds. In this new edition of “Nowhere California Presents..” the guys talk with Jason Beckwith.

Beckwith is one of the minds behind several amazing titles and, in this conversation, opens up about the journey to bringing these titles to life.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO NOWHERE CALIFORNIA’S CONVERSATION WITH JASON BECKWITH (9:28)

CLICK HERE FOR JASON BECKWITH’S OFFICIAL SITE

Nowhere California Is Returning To The Days Of The Dead..

Posted on February 25, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

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(Joshua Gilmore-Staff Writer)

The Days of the Dead conventions were unleashed onto the world in July of 2011 with Indianapolis, IN serving as the first location. Since that debut event, the Days of the Dead crew have left their bloody marks across the country and have the continuing goal of presenting a convention “for fans, by fans.”

The Days of the Dead convention will be returning to the west coast in April, the guest list keeps building and this year’s event will spill some ink into the bloody mix, as this leg of the Days of Dead will present their first ever tattoo expo.

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CLICK HERE FOR THE DAYS OF THE DEAD OFFICIAL SITE

Days of the Dead was the first convention to give Nowhere California the opportunity to cover an event of this level, something that help build Nowhere California into the entity that it is now. Nowhere California are happy to announce that they will be returning to this year’s convention and covering Days of the Dead with the quality you have grown to expect out of Nowhere California.

In the upcoming weeks, leading to the convention, stay locked into this site and Nowhere California’s facebook page with special looks at the exciting events that are ahead.

An Interview That’s Sweet As Candy..man

Posted on February 23, 2016 by nowherecaliforniapodcast

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(Joshua Gilmore-Staff Writer)

The hangover from the Long Beach Comic Expo is starting to fade, but it’s time for our coverage to get into high gear.

In our first installment of our coverage, we had the pleasure of talking to Tony Todd. This man has been connected to some of the modern classics of horror and independent film. Also, Todd has made an impact on the small screen and can be seen of CW’s FLASH as Zoom.

It was an honor to have a conversation with this man and we would like to thank Tony for taking the time to talk with some guys from Nowhere.

CLICK HERE to listen to Nowhere California Presents Our Conversation With Tony Todd

During our conversation, Tony mentioned his current work in the movie “Frankenstein” and you can watch the trailer below. It looks to be a modern take on a horror classic and, from the looks of the trailer, this version will honor the legacy of the original.

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Nowhere California Gets Animated.. Sort Of.

Nowhere California Reports To Detention..

A Familiar Voice From Your Animation Past..

GHOSTBUSTERS: Deviations REVIEW

Are We Ready For A Jedi Tomb Raider?

What Do They Call Days Of The Dead In Paris?

Nowhere California Talks With Jason Beckwith..

Nowhere California Is Returning To The Days Of The Dead..

An Interview That’s Sweet As Candy..man