New York Comedian Con 2024 video journey report – All of the pop-culture you may deal with!

REVIEW – For a lot of, fall marks the top of summer time, the beginning of winter, or the lead-up to the vacations—however for me, it’s all about one factor: New York Comedian Con. Each October, the Jacob Ok. Javits Middle transforms right into a haven for popular culture lovers, comedian guide aficionados, cosplayers, and followers of all issues geeky. It’s a celebration of creativity, fandom, and the tales that carry us all collectively, and this 12 months’s version didn’t disappoint.

From the unique sneak-peek panels to the overwhelming show of merch and authentic artwork, NYCC 2024 was firing on all cylinders. Try my on-the-ground report from the best fan occasion of the 12 months.

NYCC Movies

With my trusty video crew in tow, I walked the flooring of NYCC 2024 for days and was capable of finding some nice new distributors to interview, revolutionary cosplayers, and an artist who focuses on some tremendous cute commissions.

Intro

From the halls of the cavernous Jacob Ok. Javits Middle in New York Metropolis, NYCC 2024 kicks off!

 

The Black Flag

Scott from The Black Flag gave us an unique tasting of their distinctive scorching sauces whereas describing how they craft gadgets like their scrumptious Korean Ginger Dragon BBQ Sauce. Hailing from Seattle, this was their first NYCC, they usually have been psyched by the reception. Verify them out at https://www.theblackflagbbq.com.

 

Gallery Panda

Adrian from Gallery Panda walked us via the design and options of their new Lightbox Body. This revolutionary body has its personal app, which lets you change the colours backlighting your artwork. In addition they have collections that includes tons of fantastic artists specializing in each model of artwork you may consider. Try their on-line retailer at https://gallerypanda.com.

 

Harebrained Designs

For one thing fully off-the-wall, we talked to Amanda from Harebrained Designs. Based mostly out of Chicago, they specialise in humorous “interval panties” with enjoyable designs like their Shark Week and Redrum underwear. This was their third NYCC, they usually’re all the time a well-liked vendor. Browse their wares at https://www.harebraineddesign.com.

 

Nerds and Nomads

Nerds and Nomads’ handcrafted artwork completely blew us away. Jennifer described their handmade manufacturing course of and the way they really bake their designs onto totally different Yeti gadgets, creating high-end artwork/drinkware. They roam the nation as an RV household promoting their merchandise however can all the time be discovered on-line at https://www.nerdsandnomads.com.

 

Ok. Lynn Smith

For the primary time at NYCC, we interviewed an artist from the famed Artist Alley. Ok. Lynn Smith isn’t solely an award-winning artist and author from Michigan, however she can be the creator of the western comedian Plume, the fantasy journey For Goodness’ Sake, and the Nineteen Forties supernatural The Home of Lowther. Throughout NYCC, Ok. Lynn additionally produced a few of the most lovable pet portrait commissions I’ve ever seen. So good, actually, I needed to get one finished of my pup, Addy. Be taught extra about Ok. Lynn and her artwork at https://www.klynnsmith.web.

 

Panels

I lastly stopped strolling round lengthy sufficient to attend some terrific panels at NYCC. Each What We Do within the Shadows and Star Trek: Decrease Decks are favourite exhibits of mine and, sadly, are of their remaining seasons. So it was a thrill to see the forged and writers reminiscing about their previous seasons and giving us a sneak peek at their remaining ones.

The forged of What We Do within the Shadows didn’t disappoint and have been as hilarious and random as their vampiric characters. Fortunately, we have been handled to the primary two episodes of the ultimate season, they usually have been appropriately hysterical.

Seeing the actors who voice the characters on Star Trek: Decrease Decks work together with one another very like their quirky Starfleet alter egos do was an actual deal with for a fan similar to myself. This panel was additionally gifted with a preview of the upcoming episodes, and it jogged my memory how unhappy I’ll be when the crew of the USS Cerritos flies off into the sundown.

Till subsequent 12 months NYCC!

Random NYCC Pics

Since I walked via NYCC for 4 days taking footage and movies of the whole lot that caught my eye, I figured I’d put up all of them right here in no explicit order for everybody to get pleasure from.