We have loved, seriously loved every year at Nerd HQ, and this year Zac is asking for everyone's help to make this year's possible. Not only is it an amazing event, it benefits a great organization : Operation Smile. So say it loud, and say it proud with me " I WANT MY NERD HQ!"

Nerds, we need your help! We started an Indigogo Campaign "I Want My Nerd HQ" to fund Nerd HQ 2014. We want to make the best possible experience for everyone to enjoy and cannot do it without you! Let's keep Nerd HQ alive so we can continue our support of Operation Smile!

I Want My Nerd HQ - Zachary Levi    Click the video above to hear what Zac has to say and clickhere to help make Nerd HQ possible. Feel free to share the video and campaign link via twitter, facebook, reddit, carrier pigeon, smoke signal or whatever you like to use! Be sure to use the #IWantMyNerdHQ hashtag and get thetwibbon to support the campaign!

In case you missed out on last year's amazing event, click here for a list of all our awesome on-demand panels with your favorite celebrities. Thanks and Viva La Nerdolution

READ MORE

For the last three years, when we attended the San Diego Comic Con, The Nerd Machine also held their annual Nerd HQ. Since the first year Nerd HQ started, we have been entertained with the various Conversations for a Cause benefitting Operation Smile, a charity that Zachary Levi holds close to his heart. We remember Zac from his hit TV show Chuck and as the voice of Flynn in the animated film Tangled.  Most recently, Zac took on the role of Fandral in the upcoming Thor film sequel, Thor: The Dark World. I'm definitely excited to watch this!

This year, Nerd HQ 2013 was held at Petco Park in San Diego, home of the baseball team, the San Diego Padres.

About Nerd HQ

Over the last three years, Nerd HQ has continually expanded and given fans a unique experience while in San Diego for the international comic book and entertainment festival. This year Nerd HQ will again provide fans with a home base where they can experience cutting edge technology and gaming showcases, exciting autograph signings, cornerstone events and exclusive parties, including Zachary Levi's annual NERD Party.  

The popular panel series, Conversations for a Cause, which streamed through The Nerd Machine's YouTube channel, NerdMachineTV, returned with a variety of returning and new panels for a fun and exciting fan experience.  These Conversations for a Cause allows fans an intimate gathering with celebrities from various TV shows and films. And, yes, we have been to a few of these panels each year, and it definitely is an amazing experience.

Last year's panels raised $140,000 for Operation Smile and consisted of some of the most talked about films, television shows and video games, including: Chuck, Doctor Who, Grimm, NTSF, Robot Chicken, The Man with the Iron Fist, Expendables 2, Tomb Raider and Twilight. Panelists included many of today's top actors, actresses and film and game makers including Ashley Greene, Guillermo del Toro, Jason Ritter, Jared Padalecki, Joss Whedon, Kellan Lutz, Lucy Liu, Nathan Fillion, RZA, Seth Green, Stan Lee, Terry Crews, and Zachary Levi, among many others.

source

This year's panels were just as amazing! These Conversations for a Cause are so popular that tickets sell out just as fast as it gets posted on the site! Yes! It's that crazy popular, especially Zachary Levi's panel.  Not only did we get a variety of new panels, several returning panels doesn't cease to be in demand, such as panels for Nathan Fillion, Joss Whedon and Jared Padalecki and more! In addition to this Jared Padalecki panel this year, Jensen Ackles was also a panelist! Yes! Supernatural fans, our Winchester brothers, Jared and Jensen was at Nerd HQ! But, to my dismay, this was a sold out panel... <sigh> I so wanted go to this panel. There's always next year...haha! 

But, do not fret Nerds! Although attending all these awesome panels was not possible, we can still watch it on the NerdMachineTV YouTube channel! Yay!

Our illustrious host, Zachary Levi

This year, we did attend a couple of panels: The Maze Runner and I, Frankenstein, which were so much fun!

The Maze Runner panelists included: James Dashner, Wyck Godfrey, Dylan O'Brien and Wes Ball.

James Dashner, author & screenwriter of The Maze Runner

Wyck Godfrey, producer of The Maze Runner

Dylan O'Brien, as Thomas in The Maze Runner

Wes Ball, director of The Maze Runner

  

James Dashner, Wyck Godfrey, Dylan O'Brien & Wes Ball

We were also treated with surprise footage from The Maze Runner, which was total amazing! Yes, Wes Ball put together some raw footage just for us at Nerd HQ, to watch. After watching this footage, I am very excited to watch this film on the big screen....it looked amazing!

For more photos of The Maze Runner panel, go to:

The Maze Runner album

 Check out the panel for The Maze Runner!  

The following day, we attended our second panel at Nerd HQ with the cast & creators of I, Frankenstein. Of course, the husband was excited since he's a big fan of Yvonne Strahovski...haha!!! Nevertheless, it was just an amazing experience to be able to sit with the cast and creators talk about the makings behind the I, Frankenstein movie. Panelists included: Aaron Eckhart, Kevin Grevioux, Stuart Beattie and Yvonne Strahovski.

Aaron Eckhart, as Adam in I, Frankenstein



 

Kevin Grevioux, as Dekar & author of the graphic novel I, Frankenstein



 

Stuart Beattie, screenwriter of I, Frankenstein

 

Yvonne Strahovski, as Terra in I, Frankenstein

 

Aaron Eckhart, Kevin Grevioux, Stuart Beattie & Yvonne Strahovski

 Although it was a brief panel, it was well worth the time to sit with these talents and get some behind the makings comments regarding this exciting upcoming film, I, Frankenstein. I am definitely excited to see the first trailer to this fascinating take on the Frankenstein classic.

For more photos of the I, Frankenstein panel, go to:

I, Frankenstein album

 Check out the panel of I, Frankenstein!

For more videos on all the Conversations for a Cause, go to:

NerdMachineTV

Til next year awesome nerds!!!

READ MORE

It’s that time again, that sad, sad time, the Comic Con wrap up. It’s been an exhaustive few days, but the con has come to a closed, but not without one last surprise. Saturday is normally movie day, when all the big movies do their panels and signing, but one movie still had even more up its sleeve besides its big villainous “Say My Name” attraction.

That’s right, Thor had its big signing on Sunday. Sunday morning was the normal hustle and bustle, but there was a signing not on the schedule, one that was scheduled to take place the day before. Sunday was the last chance to grab the elusive Monster High Doll I was after, and yet somehow I was led to the Marvel booth, literally shuffled into a small line that was drawing cards on the stage. I drew a Thor card, and the guy took it and handed me a slip of paper, telling me congratulations, and to come back later.

Still, what I had in my hand did not dawn on me. For one, it was labeled Saturday, and for two, when I finally tracked down a schedule for that signing the only person on it was Thor: The Dark World director, Alan Taylor. I’m a fan of Mr. Taylor’s and all, but it certainly did not sound like as exciting as some of the other signings that we had attended, but I was still game.

The last day is the perfect time to check out the toys on display, and they displays in general. It’s the time to grab those last few t-shirts you’ve been eyeing, and apparently to finally meet the God of Mischief.

When Tom Hiddleston was announced with Alan Taylor there was a great roar from the crowd. Marvel does their signings up on a stage, with a screen streaming up close shots of the participants. They want the fans to be able to see everything, and enjoy it.  But Mr. Hiddleston has a way of making the crowd go wild. So every cheeky smile, every little moment he paused to dance made them lose their collective minds. Hiddles loves his fans, and he showed off a lot of the artwork that was brought to him.

One girl that wasn’t lucky enough to get a signing ticket first offered money, and when that was refused asked if I could get him to write “Bad Wolf” on a piece of paper for her to be tattooed later. While I’m familiar with the Doctor Who term, I wasn’t sure what relation it had to Hiddleston, as I didn’t recall him ever being on the show. She proceeded to go into the Doctor Who part, and said she was planning to have it tattooed anyways, so it would be neat to have it in Hiddleston’s hand writing. Fair enough.

Hiddleston is very sweet and charming, which I was expecting. I was not expecting him to be so stunning close up. And when he looked at me with those big blue green eyes and said “Wow, you’re very pretty.” I nearly fell off the stage. I stammered a thank you and asked him if he could write out Bad Wolf for me. He quirked an eyebrow, and I told him it wasn’t for me, and gave him a quick explanation about the girl in the crowd. He wrote it, first very sloppily, before writing it again. He held it up, and I could hear the girl screaming loudly, very loudly. So Hiddles flung it into the crowd towards her. It didn’t go to her, and he apologized, saying “I don’t think I should have done that.” I agreed, and so did security, since they took me off the stage away from the crowd.

With the Thor signing done, and the con really done for me, there was one last thing to do, say goodbye to Nerd HQ. Normally I’m at Nerd HQ several times during the convention. This year I hadn’t had a chance to make it over even once.  Sunday as Comic con is wrapping up is not the best time to check out Nerd HQ, but its all I had. Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion were hanging around taking pictures, so it was nice to see them. But it was closing time. The solar system was heading out, the convention was done. Bags were packed and planes needed to be caught, so off I went, but not before I was almost run over by Chris Hardwick on a razor scooter. We took a quick picture and I bid San Diego adieu. It’s been a great convention, until next year.

If you would like to see more pictures from the panel check out our Flickr album.

READ MORE

“HANNIBAL”“KICK ASS 2,” “ADULT SWIM,” “TINY COMMANDO,”

AMONG OTHERS ADDED TO “CONVERSATIONS FOR A CAUSE”

PANEL SERIES AT NERD HQ 2013

“Serenity” During Festival to Take Place at Nerd HQ

and Feature Special Guests Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk

Tickets on Sale TODAY Beginning at 12 p.m. PDT

Los Angeles, July 16, 2013

• Nerd HQ announces additional panelists for “Conversations for a Cause,”  the very popular philanthropic series of un-moderated panels taking place at Nerd HQ 2013 in San Diego July 18th-21st in a new location, Petco Park (100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101) Gaslamp Gate.
• The first round of panels went on sale last week and sold out in minutes.
• Newly announced panels include “Fannibal Meetup with Bryan Fuller, Hugh Dancy and David Slade,” “Signing with the legendary Jim Lee of DC Entertainment,” “Adult Swim Panel featuring cast members from NTSF and Children’s Hospital,” “A Conversation with Evangeline Lilly,” “Kick Ass 2 Panel and Signing,” “Tiny Commando featuring Ed Helms, Gillian Jacobs, Ryan McFaul and Zachary Levi,” “A Conversation with NASA/JPL Mars Curiosity Rover” and “A Conversation with Zachary Levi and Mystery Guests.” Tickets will be $22 each and go on sale today, July 16, beginning at 12 p.m. PDT and rolling-out throughout the day.
• In addition, tickets will go on sale today for “‘Serenity’ Movie in the Park.” The festival fan favorite screening will take place on the field at Petco Park and will feature a special appearance by Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk. The screening will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. PDT and tickets will cost $15 each. 
• Panels already announced are as follows: “300 Rise of an Empire,” “Dr. Who,”“Haven,”“I, Frankenstein,” “A Conversation with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles,” ”A Conversation with Joe Manganiello,” “A Conversation with Joss Whedon,” “A Conversation with Nathan Fillion,”“Orphan Black,”“Psych,” “Seth Green, Robot Chicken, and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios,” “The Maze Runner,” “Thrilling Adventure Hour” and “A Conversation with Nerd HQ Founder Zachary Levi.”
• Proceeds for “Conversation for a Cause” will benefit Operation Smile, mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe.

• For more information, schedule updates and information please visit www.thenerdmachine.com. For tickets please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/192245

ABOUT THE NERD MACHINE - The Nerd Machine is a multimedia company dedicated in bringing its global clientele the best of apparel, accessories, software, hardware, music, and both long and short form video content. We not only put a premium on customer satisfaction and input but also collaboration, as we believe that some of the very best ideas may come out of the very community we serve. Our goal is to nurture an environment where community interaction thrives, creating the best and most forward thinking products available on the market. And, philosophically speaking, spearheading a "mission of redefinition" that changes the global perception of what a nerd is, and thereby allows everyone to celebrate the nerd in themselves. The question is: What are you nerdy about?

VIVA LA NERDOLUTION

READ MORE

THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR MAKES ITS COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL DEBUT. FINALLY.

Six live performances, two VIP after parties, multiple panels and signing events both on and off the convention floor… all to celebrate the SDCC-exclusive preview of their graphic novel with Archaia

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 11, 2013) – Stage show. Nerdist Industries podcast. Graphic Novel. Web Series. Concert Film. Their stage graced by such Comic-Con luminaries asJoseph Gordon-Levitt, Nathan Fillion, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, “Weird” Al Yankovic, Chris Hardwick, Zachary Levi, and many, many more. After over 100 consecutive shows and one of the most successful comics campaigns in Kickstarter history, The Thrilling Adventure Hour (TAH) celebrates its biggest year to date by making its Comic-Con International debut with an onslaught of special events celebrating the SDCC-exclusive preview of their upcoming graphic novel anthology with Eisner Award-winning publisher Archaia Entertainment.

To begin the SDCC festivities, Archaia will host the panel “The Thrilling Adventure Hour World Domination Tour” on Friday, July 19th at 4:00 PM in Room 32AB at the San Diego Convention Center. During this fun-filled panel, TAHco-creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker will moderate an all-star line-up as they discuss their exciting year. Guests may include artists from the graphic novel and both cast and crew from the show and web series currently in production. A book signing with the co-creators and various WorkJuice Players will occur before Friday’s panel at the Archaia booth 2229 from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Outside the convention center, fans can enjoy a series of TAH events during SDCC weekend sponsored by Regent Publishing Services, the acclaimed printer behind their upcoming graphic novel with Archaia:

On Saturday morning at 11:30 AM at Petco Park, The Thrilling Adventure Hour is one of the distinguished guests of Nerd HQ’s popular "Conversations for a Cause" series. With 100% of all ticket sales donated to the charity Operation Smile, Nerd HQ’s popular panel series will grant TAH fans a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite stars during an un-moderated, up-close conversation. To purchase tickets to the event, please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/420793.

Finally, the WorkJuice Corporation and Quixotic Transmedia are proud to announcethe Horton Grand Theatre as the official home of The Thrilling Adventure Hour for Comic-Con International 2013. Located at 444 4th Avenue (just a few blocks from the convention center), the Horton Grand will host six staged events in their 250-seat proscenium theatre, including live TAH performances at 7PMand 9:30 PM on both Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th. “The Horton Grand is the perfect home for The Thrilling Adventure Hour,” says TAH co-creator Ben Blacker. “The beautiful architecture and its rich, old-timey spirit really make you feel like TAH was destined to play there. Like it’s been there all along.”

There are three pricing tiers for the Horton Grand Theatre TAH events:

$25.00: Basic ticket to any one performance on Friday or Saturday night

$35.00: One basic ticket to the early 7PM show (either Friday or Saturday night) plus one admission to an exclusive one-hour signing event, which occurs after the Early Show on either night. Only 100 tickets available for each night!

$45.00: One basic ticket to the late 9:30 PM show (either Friday or Saturday night) plus access to our VIP WorkJuice after party! Only 150 tickets available to hang out with the cast and crew in the gorgeous Horton ballroom from 11PM to 2AM. This is a party you definitely do not want to miss!

On Saturday, July 20th at 4:00 PM in the Horton Grand Theatre, TAH fans can also enjoy one amazing opening act: SuperEgo Live! Experience the popular podcastSuperEgo live on stage, as you enter the world of the Superego Clinic for Analytical Pscience. Here doctors Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, and Resident Specialist Paul F. Tompkins introduce you to a variety of curious characters. Weirdos, really. A bunch of self-absorbed swellheads, improvised and analyzed before your very eyes.

TAH events with NERD HQ and the Horton Grand are open to anyone and not exclusive to SDCC attendees. There is no limit to how many tickets you can buy. The Friday and Saturday shows at the Horton Grand will feature different cast members and different tales, and fans should purchase their tickets soon, as the entire TAH series of live events are expected to sell out shortly.

Tickets to both the opening act and the main performances are available online now at http://tahsdcc.brownpapertickets.com  andhttp://superego.brownpapertickets.com/

Sponsored by Regent Publishing Services, this phenomenal weekend of must-see events celebrates the upcoming release of the first TAH graphic novel debuting nationwide in late August 2013. The book was made possible by a widely successful Kickstarter campaign in late 2012, which raised $192K in 30 days to finance a graphic novel, a web series, and a concert film. The campaign was produced by the book’s editor, Joe LeFavi of Quixotic Transmedia, who also facilitated the Archaia publishing deal and the various SDCC special events mentioned above alongside the TAH co-creators. “We are truly humbled by the tremendous support that we’re received from friends and fans alike this past year,” says TAH co-creator Ben Acker. “We’ve always dreamed of attending SDCC in such a big way, and we can’t wait to share what everyone has made possible with so many great friends.”
 

XXX

THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR 2013 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL DOMINATION TOUR

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 19TH:
1:30 PM PST – 3:30 PM PST: SDCC Archaia book signing event
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Archaia Booth 2229

4:00 PM PST – 4:45 PM PST: SDCC panel: “The Thrilling Adventure Hour World Domination Tour”
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 32AB

7:00 PM PST – 2:00 AM PST: The Horton Grand and Regent Publishing Services present “The Thrilling Adventure Hour”

7:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST: Early show
8:00 PM PST – 9:00 PM PST: Exclusive one-hour signing event
9:30 PM PST – 10:30 PM PST: Late show
11:00 PM PST – 2:00 AM PST: VIP WorkJuice after party
Buy tickets today at: http://tahsdcc.brownpapertickets.com/


SATURDAY, JULY 20TH:
11:30 AM PST – 12:30 PM PST: Conversations for a Cause
Location: Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Buy tickets today at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/420793

4PM PST – The Horton Grand and Regent Publishing Services present “SuperEgo Live at SDCC!”
Location: Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Buy tickets today at: http://superego.brownpapertickets.com/

7:00 PM PST – 2:00 AM PST: The Horton Grand and Regent Publishing Services present “The Thrilling Adventure Hour”

7:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST: Early show
8:00 PM PST – 9:00 PM PST: Exclusive one-hour signing event
9:30 PM PST – 10:30 PM PST: Late show
11:00 PM PST – 2:00 AM PST: VIP WorkJuice after party
Buy tickets today at: http://tahsdcc.brownpapertickets.com/


About Archaia – Archaia is a multi-award-winning graphic novel publisher with more than 75 renowned publishing brands, including such domestic and international hits as Mouse Guard, Rust, Cow Boy, Cursed Pirate Girl, Gunnerkrigg Court, and Artesia. Archaia has also published an entire line of graphic novels in partnership with The Jim Henson Company, including the multiple award-winning Jim Henson’s Tale of Sandand such beloved tales as The Dark Crystal, The Storyteller, and Fraggle Rock. In addition to its partnership with Henson, Archaia has forged creative partnerships with storytellers in all facets of the entertainment industry, resulting in print and digital expansions of such noted properties as Bleedout and HAWKEN (video games),Immortals and Planet of the Apes (film), and Space: 1999 (television). Alongside these celebrated titles, Archaia has released English translations of numerous renowned foreign titles to much fanfare, including The Killer, Sergio Toppi’s Sharaz-De, and The Secret History.

Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation within the creator community for producing meaningful, transformative content, building one of the industry’s most visually stunning and eclectic slates of graphic novels. In the past three years alone, Archaia was honored with thirteen Eisner nominations, six Harvey nominations, two Harvey Awards, and five Eisner Awards, including the Eisner Awards for Best Anthology in 2011 and two consecutive wins in 2011 and 2012 for Best Graphic Album—New.

In 2013, Archaia was acquired by BOOM! Studios. Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent.

About Nerd Machine – The Nerd Machine is a multimedia company dedicated to bringing the best of apparel, accessories, software, hardware, music, and both long and short form video content to our customers around the globe. We not only put a premium on customer satisfaction and input but also collaboration, as we believe that some of the very best ideas may come out of the very community we serve. Our goal is to foster an environment where community interaction thrives, thus creating the best and most forward thinking products available on the market. And, philosophically speaking, spearheading a "mission of redefinition" that changes the global perception of what a nerd is, and thereby allow everyone to celebrate the nerd in themselves. The question is: What are you nerdy about?

About Regent Publishing Services – Established in 1985, Regent Publishing Services, Ltd. specializes in print and book production solutions within the highly competitive markets of Southeast Asia. Now 28 years later, fifty individuals and five sales offices assist hundreds of customers around the world. Regent offers the hands-on management crucial to generating the best results and the long-standing relationships with craftsmen and freight forwarding experts to remain cost-competitive without compromising the integrity of your final product. Eager and able to produce quantities from 1,000 to 100,000 or more, Regent’s proven process delivers the quality and care your printed materials deserve. Unlock the potential of your printed works at www.regentpublishingservices.com.

About The Thrilling Adventure Hour – The Thrilling Adventure Hour (TAH) is a live staged show in the style of old-time radio performed monthly at the famous Largo of the Coronet Theater in LA. Running since 2005, each show features three stories brought to life by a talented troupe of actors and comedians such as Paul F. Tompkins (Best Week Ever), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds), Busy Philipps (Cougar Town), James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros), John DiMaggio (Futurama), as well as a parade of A-list guest stars like Nathan Fillion, Patton Oswalt, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Jason Ritter, Alison Brie, Neil Patrick Harris, Ed Helms, Zachary Levi, Chris Hardwick, Colin Hanks, Andy Richter, and many more! This multi-faceted cast portrays all manner of characters from an ever-evolving array of recurring worlds and genre backdrops including space westerns, goofy super-heroics, fast-talking mediums and a British time-traveler… just to name a few. Learn more at:www.thrillingadventurehour.com

About Quixotic Transmedia – Proudly serving as the Wonkavator for forward-thinking entertainment brands, Quixotic is a fun, accessible, and fully customizable hub for vertical and horizontal transmedia brand development. The one-stop destination for innovative branded entertainment, Quixotic provides the friendly and informed perspective of a brand strategist, the imaginative solutions of a creative agency, and the turnkey, full-service support of a transmedia producer. With a focus on transmedia brand development, we specialize in packaging and producing original brand extensions for top entertainment properties, building the bridges for those worlds to widen their scope and extend across multiple forms of media. In support of this mission, Quixotic has fostered a vast network of quality vendors in every facet of the industry, ensuring that people make the right friends and entrust their brands with industry pioneers capable of bringing their ideas to life. Learn more about how you can change the way that you share stories with the world atwww.quixotictransmedia.com.

READ MORE

Tickets on Sale Thursday, July 11, 12 p.m. PDT

Los Angeles, July 10, 2013

• Nerd HQ announces the partial line-up of the panel series, “Conversations for a Cause,”  the very popular philanthropic series of un-moderated panels taking place at Nerd HQ 2013 in San DiegoJuly 18-21 in a new location, Petco Park (100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101) Gaslamp Gate.
• This year’s panels include: “Cast from ‘300: Rise of an Empire,’” “Dr. Who,”“Haven,”“I, Frankenstein,” “Orphan Black,” “PBS Masterpiece: Sherlock,” “Psych,” “Stoopid Buddy with Seth Green,” “The Maze Runner,” “Thrilling Adventure Hour” and individual panels with Jared Padalecki, Joe Manganiello, Joss Whedon,       Nathan Fillion and Nerd HQ Founder Zachary Levi, among others to be announced in the coming days.
• Tickets will be $22 each and will go on sale Thursday, July 11 at 12 p.m. PDT athttp://is.gd/cOZPPM.
• Proceeds will benefit Operation Smile, mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe.

• For more information, schedule updates and ticket information please visitwww.thenerdmachine.com.

ABOUT THE NERD MACHINE - The Nerd Machine is a multimedia company dedicated in bringing its global clientele the best of apparel, accessories, software, hardware, music, and both long and short form video content. We not only put a premium on customer satisfaction and input but also collaboration, as we believe that some of the very best ideas may come out of the very community we serve. Our goal is to nurture an environment where community interaction thrives, creating the best and most forward thinking products available on the market. And, philosophically speaking, spearheading a "mission of redefinition" that changes the global perception of what a nerd is, and thereby allow everyone to celebrate the nerd in themselves. The question is: What are you nerdy about?

VIVA LA NERDOLUTION

READ MORE

Nerd HQ will returning to San Diego July 18th-21st in a new location, Petco Park (100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101), home of the San Diego Padres.

Over the last three years, Nerd HQ has continually expanded and given fans a unique experience while in San Diego for the international comic book and entertainment festival. This year Nerd HQ will again provide fans with a home base where they can experience cutting edge technology and gaming showcases, exciting autograph signings, cornerstone events and exclusive parties, including Levi’s annual NERD Party.

“With the move to Petco Park, we can bring fans an even bigger, more dynamic experience during Nerd HQ 2013,” said Zachary Levi, Founder of The Nerd Machine. “Moving to the ballpark is a major step in the growth of Nerd HQ and will allow us to expand our tradition of offering exclusive access to new games, technology, and the opportunity for intimate conversations with some of the Hollywood’s most influential celebrities and creatives.”

Returning this year is the very popular philanthropic panel series, “Conversations for a Cause” which will stream through The Nerd Machine YouTube page, NerdMachineTV. Last year’s panels raised $140,000 for Operation Smile and consisted of some of the most talked about films, television shows and video games, including: “Chuck,” “Doctor Who,” “Grimm,” “NTSF,” “Robot Chicken,” “The Man with the Iron Fist,” “Expendables 2,” “Tomb Raider” and “Twilight.” Panelists included many of today’s top actors, actresses and film and game makers including Ashley Greene, Guillermo del Toro, Jason Ritter, Jared Padalecki, Joss Whedon, Kellan Lutz, Lucy Liu, Nathan Fillion, RZA, Seth Green, Stan Lee, Terry Crews, and Zachary Levi, among many others. This year’s panels, which will be announced in the coming days, are sure to bring fun surprises and intriguing discussions. Individual tickets will sell for $22, with proceeds benefiting Operation Smile.

Conversations for a Cause panels that will be on sale tomorrow, July 11, 2013 at 12pm PDT. Tickets are limited to 2 tickets per order and can not be transferred or resold. You can purchase Conversations for a Cause tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com. - See more at: http://www.thenerdmachine.com/nerd-hq/conversations-for-a-cause/#sthash.wSnEYizZ.dpuf

READ MORE

NBC ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2012 INITIATIVES

“Revolution” and “Grimm” Take Over Gas Lamp Square Park

Convention Panels Include “Community” (Sony Pictures Television),

“Grimm” (Universal Television), “A Conversation with Bryan Fuller”

(Universal Television and Gaumont) and “Revolution” (Warner Bros. Television)

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 2, 2012 – NBC heads to the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con to showcase “Revolution,” the new drama from Eric Kripke, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Jon Favreau, returning series “Grimm” and “Community,” and Bryan Fuller, executive producer of the upcoming series “Hannibal” and the upcoming pilot, “Mockingbird Lane.” With an ambitious slate of interactive activities on and off-site, NBC looks to engage and entertain Comic-Con goers and enthusiasts.

Following are the network’s 2012 San Diego Comic-Con events and initiatives:

CONVENTION PANELS, AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS AND NBC’S BLOGGER PARTY

Friday, July 13

10:00-11:00AM, Ballroom 20, Convention Center, “Community” Q&A (Presented by Sony Pictures Television)

NBC’s critically acclaimed series, “Community,” returns to Comic-Con for an insightful discussion about the series, a look at the casts’ favorite scenes and a tribute to the fans. Stars Joel McHale (“The Soup”), Alison Brie (“Mad Men”), Gillian Jacobs (“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”), Danny Pudi (“Knights of Badassdom”) and Yvette Nicole Brown (“House,” “The Office”) are confirmed to participate.

11:30-12:30PM, Sony Booth #4229, Convention Center, “Community” Signing (Presented by Sony Pictures Television)

Stars from “Community” will be available to sign autographs.

Saturday, July 14

11:00-12:00PM, Nerd HQ (Block No. 16 Union and Spirits, 344 Seventh Avenue), “Grimm” Signing (Presented by Universal Television)

Cast and producers from “Grimm” will be available to sign autographs and limited-edition “Grimm” comic posters designed by notable comic book artist Whilce Portacio. Whilce will also be on hand to sign.

12:30-1:15PM, Warner Bros. Booth #4545, Convention Center, “Revolution” Signing (Presented by Warner Bros. Television)

Stars and producers from “Revolution” will be available to sign autographs.

1:00-2:00PM, Room: 7AB, Convention Center, A Conversation with Bryan Fuller (Presented by Universal Television and Gaumont)

Join acclaimed television writer/executive producer Bryan Fuller (“Heroes”), the creative force behind “Pushing Daisies,” “Wonderfalls” and “Dead Like Me,” for a Q&A with fans as he discusses two of his highly anticipated projects, “Hannibal” and “Mockingbird Lane,” both at NBC. In the midseason drama “Hannibal,” one of the most fascinating literary characters comes to life on television for the first time: psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer, Dr.Hannibal Lecter. The upcoming pilot “Mockingbird Lane” is an imaginative reinvention of the 1960’s comedy “The Munsters.”

3:00-4:00PM, Room: 6A, Convention Center, “Grimm” Q&A/Season 2 Preview (Presented by Universal Television)

“Grimm,” NBC’s supernatural mythology drama, returns to Comic-Con to kick off its second season packed with chills and revelations. Be among the first to get a glimpse of season two and participate in a Q&A session with the cast and producers: David Giuntoli (“Turn the Beat Around”), Russell Hornsby (“Lincoln Heights”), Bitsie Tulloch (“The Artist”), Silas Weir Mitchell (“Prison Break”), Reggie Lee (“The Dark Knight Rises”), Sasha Roiz (“Caprica”) and Bree Turner (“The Ugly Truth”) and executive producers/writers Jim Kouf (“Angel”) and David Greenwalt (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), executive producer/director Norberto Barba (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and executive producers Sean Hayes (“Hot In Cleveland”) and Todd Milliner (“Hot In Cleveland”). Produced by Universal Television and Hazy Mills, “Grimm” returns late summer on NBC and “Grimm” Season One will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 7, 2012.

6:00-7:00PM, Room: 6BCF, Convention Center, “Revolution” Screening/Q& A (Presented by Warner Bros. Television)

In this epic adventure from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and “Supernatural’s” Eric Kripke, a family struggles to reunite in an American landscape void of power: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- has mysteriously blacked out forever. Join creator/executive producer Eric Kripke and stars Billy Burke (“The Twilight Saga”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”), Tracy Spiridakos (“Being Human”) and J.D. Pardo (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2”) for a screening and Q&A.

7:30-9:30PM, Hard Rock Café, NBC’s 3^rd Annual Blogger Party

NBC’s annual invitation-only Blogger Party brings together stars and creators from NBC’s new and returning shows to mingle with the digital network.

MARKETING

NBC takes over Gaslamp Square Park (Fifth Avenue and K Street in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego) to bring the ultimate “Grimm” and “Revolution” experience to fans.

· Local restaurant Tin Fish (170 Sixth Avenue) will be transformed into the world of “Grimm” as lush greenery encompasses the building and its surroundings. Guests can “‘Grimm’ their skin” and receive creepy “Grimm” skin carvings applied by professional theatrical makeup artists. Those who tweet photos of their skin carvings with the hashtag #Grimm will be entered for a chance to win a Season 1 DVD collection signed by the cast.

· Aunt Marie’s vintage Airstream trailer (replica) is coming to Gaslamp Square Park and fans will be treated to a personalized introduction from Nick and Monroe as they take a tour inside and see authentic props from the series including weapons cabinets, maps, the book of “Grimm” and more. Upon exit fans will receive a limited edition “Grimm” comic poster.

· From the trailer take a trip through the “Grimm” forest and visit the Wesen Monuments for a description of which Wesen to look out for in the forest. Receive a “Grimm”/ “Revolution” bag if you make it out of the forest.

· “Revolution” takes over the peninsula tip of Gaslamp Square Park with the actual Ferris wheel from the “Revolution” pilot, and an abandoned car transformed into a garden. Get a “Revolution” power button pin and a re-usable water bottle on your trip through “Revolution Village.”

Additionally, a wallscape featuring the “Revolution” power button will be showcased along the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s (1 Park Blvd.) entire façade facing the convention center.

NBC DIGITAL

This year, NBC.com will once again go behind-the-scenes at Comic-Con to bring videos, photos and interviews to fans unable to attend. From the convention floor, press rooms and Gaslamp Square Park, NBC.com will be on hand to capture and deliver a comprehensive look at all of NBC’s initiatives for SDCC 2012.

NBC also looks to engage fans via various social media platforms with active updates throughout the duration of Comic-Con on NBC.com, Facebook, Tumblr and YouTube, and by live tweeting during the panels. Beginning today, fans may also submit questions for the casts and producers of “Grimm” and “Revolution” via Facebook and Twitter.

For schedules, online exclusive content, interactive features and the latest news about NBC at Comic-Con please visit http://www.nbc.com/comic-con.

Join the conversation on Twitter at @NBCCommunity, @NBCRevolution, @NBCGrimm and @NBCHannibal.

READ MORE

Zachary Levi and The Nerd Machine, a multimedia company dedicated to bringing the best of apparel, accessories, and both long and short form video content to customers around the globe, announced today the return of Nerd HQ during Comic-Con International 2012, July 12-15.  Located just two blocks away from the convention floor at Block No. 16 Union and Spirits (344 7TH Ave., San Diego, CA 92101), Nerd HQ gives fans a unique experience through cutting edge technology and gaming showcases, exclusive parties including Levi's annual Nerd party and exciting autograph signings. In addition Nerd HQ will bring back the popular "Conversations for a Cause" panel series, which will be webcast live on Break Media.  Event sponsors include Break Media, Square Enix, VIZIO, and Xbox.

The popular "Conversations for a Cause" panel series, which benefits Operation Smile through ticket sales, allows fans access to their favorite celebrities to have un-moderated, up close conversations. This year Break Media will broadcast the panels live on their site at www.break.com/nerdhq.  Last year's participants included Kevin Smith, Jared Padalecki, Zachary Quinto, Nathan Fillion, Olivia Munn, Felicia Day and Seth Green among others and the series raised $40,000 for Operation Smile.  Individual tickets will sell for $20.

"The Nerd Machine was proud to create a unique fan experience in 2011, offering exclusive access to new games, technology and an opportunity for intimate conversations with some of Hollywood's elite creative minds," said Zachary Levi, Founder of The Nerd Machine.  "Last year the response was overwhelming. We at The Nerd Machine, look forward to meeting the challenge to develop 2012 Nerd HQ to exceed not only our expectations, but those who plan to attend worldwide, while maintaining a connection not available anywhere else."

In addition to live streaming the "Conversations for a Cause" panels, Break Media, the official digital partner of Nerd HQ, will broadcast nightly highlight reports hosted by Zachary Levi and have produced a three part original series. "Trailer Park Heroes" premieres today and features Zachary Levi, Adam Baldwin, Aly Michalka, Joel Moore, Jason Biggs and surprise guests (See Below).

Nerd Machine: Trailer Park Heroes Part 1 - Watch More Funny Videos

Xbox, the official gaming sponsor, will provide gaming stations featuring the newest and yet-to-be released titles including the debut the first hands-on demo of the completely reborn Tomb Raider franchise from Square Enix. Also playable exclusively at Nerd HQ will be OverRun, the new multiplayer mode coming in Gears of War: Judgment.  VIZIO, the official technology sponsor of Nerd HQ, will provide laptops, tablets, and PCs for fans to demo. New LED monitors will fill the space and showcase the newest 3D and Internet App technology.  Barco, the leader in 3D pixel mapping, will be providing projection technology to create the largest 3D mapping show at Comic-Con.

"We are very honored to have such great partners in Xbox, VIZIO, Square Enix and Break Media and believe their support will elevate Nerd HQ to an even higher level," said David Coleman, Nerd Machine co-founder.  "Great partners create a phenomenal event and we have joined forces with leaders in the gaming, technology, and entertainment industry committed to providing fans with an experience they will never forget."

As an added feature, Spike TV will be broadcasting live from Nerd HQ on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 to their network and digital outlets through their ALL ACCESS LIVE programming.

For more information, schedule updates and tickets please visit www.thenerdmachine.com.
Like us on Facebook at The NERD Machine, Follow us on Twitter @thenerdmachine

READ MORE