Memorial Day Weekend was nothing short of electric as MomoCon 2025 made its triumphant return to the Georgia World Congress Center, welcoming over 59,000 unique attendees and shattering previous attendance records with a total of 157,000+ visitors across all four days. This year’s event brought together an unforgettable mix of anime, comics, games, cosplay, and creativity—and Cutting Edge Animation was proud to be right at the heart of it all. As both a vendor and […]
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Captain Zero World Premiere at Tribeca
Cutting Edge Animation is proud to announce “Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II” will have it’s WOLRD PREMIERE during Whoopi’s World of Animation Program at Tribeca Festival in New York. We’re so honored to be showcasing alongside so many other bold and visionary storytellers and hope you can join us on June 7th at Spring Studios. You can buy tickets below. https://tribecafilm.com/films/captain-zero-into-the-abyss-part-ii-2025 STORY: Framed through his therapy sessions, Xerxes Hughes must uncover the cause […]
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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert with the Seattle Symphony
Back in 2019 I was invited to the Black Panther European Premiere. We met Ryan Coogler the day after the premiere and had a great conversation with him about the movie, the characters, cosplay and what it meant to our community. We found out a picture I took of my cosplay friends was shared by Lupita Nyong’o in their group chat and on her instagram. The Black Panther European Premiere was the beginning of our relationship […]
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WonderCon Interview with Rob Edwards (Princess and the Frog and Captain America Screenwriter)
Chris Carthern Interviews Rob Edwards about his current projects, Defiant (The story of Robert Smalls), Sneaks and King of Kings. We talk about his history as a writer on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Captain America: A Brave New World at WonderCon. Robert Edwards is a distinguished American screenwriter, producer, and director known for his extensive work in both television and film. Born on June 22, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, Edwards pursued higher education […]
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Co-Creator of The Boys Darick Robertson at Emerald City Comic Con
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) has long been one of the most anticipated events for comic book fans, creators, and pop culture enthusiasts, and this year is no exception. One of the most exciting announcements for me at ECCC 2025 was the appearance of legendary comic book artist Darick Robertson. Known for his stunning artwork and contributions to some of the most iconic and edgy comics of the 21st century. Darick Robertson has solidified himself […]
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Nick Wechsler from The Boys at Emerald City Comic Con
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), a staple event in the world of pop culture conventions, attracts thousands of fans from around the world. Known for its star-studded panels, exclusive merchandise, and impressive array of artists and creators, ECCC offers fans an unparalleled experience to connect with the people behind their favorite shows, movies, and comics. This year, the convention was held from March 28 to March 31, 2025, at the Washington State Convention Center in […]
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New York Fashion Week Powered by Runway7
I had the pleasure of attending New York Fashion Week as a press photographer courtesy of Runway 7. The experience of fashion week in New York was hectic but it was also a memorable experience. I highly recommend attending if you’re interested in fashion and photography. I will say Runway 7 seems to have outgrown the beautiful Sony Hall. All in all it was a cold and great weekend. Here are some of my photos. […]
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Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part 2 Kickstarter
I wrote a review of Captain Zero; Into the Abyss Part 1 in July. It left me wanting more and I was so impressed with it I pitched a part 2 to the team during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. I am pleased to announce I am officially on the team as a producer. I am excited to be on this journey with Cutting Edge Animation. We have plans to make Part 2 bigger and […]
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A-Train: New Beginnings Part Deux Film Festival Premiere
Surprise, We are in the final stages of post-production for the sequel to award-winning fan film, A-Train: New Beginnings. The sequel is called Part Deux. Shots by Shinobi Productions is excited to complete the A-Train saga by introducing the fall and rise of the supe. The movie will dive into mental health struggles and the discussion of asking for help. Especially amongst Black men. A-Train: New Beginnings Part Deux is a satirical exploration of […]
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Cosplay Alliance Podcast Interview with DJ Croft
NEW EPISODE ALERT Get ready for an electrifying episode of the podcast! This week, Cosplay Alliance host Chris Carthern is joined by the legendary cosplayer DJ Croft! Join Chris as they dive into DJ’s Tomb Raider fan film, guesting at comic conventions, is favorite characters and how he makes cosplays. Click the photo for the interview Cosplay Alliance Podcast […]
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