What's interesting about fandoms and the things that we geek out about, is the sheer need to be able to share them with others.  We are inspired and enlightened by the things we watch or read over and over again and it almost becomes necessity to have our love validated by those who share in our joy.  

Often times these events are limited to conventions, so we only get to see our fandom buddies once a year and let's be honest, that is simply not enough. There is so much more to celebrate and a weekend is too short a time to express all the joy that is bottled up within. It's a fact that the amazing folks at Denver Comic Con have figured out and that's why you are seeing them reach out to do new things again and again.  

Last month DCC and the SIE Film Center played host to the series eight premiere of Doctor Who, giving Whovians everywhere a chance to celebrate with their friends and fellow fans all in one comfortable place, but DCC was just getting started.  Last night, I had the opportunity to head back down to the SIE Film Center to step into a celebration of film. Yes, Friday night was all about Terry Gilliam's The Zero Theorem and well, while I have already written a review on the film, what has me still pondering on last night, is how awesome the turnout was and how amazing it is that my favorite convention does these kinds of events.  

I overheard several people talking about how neat it was that DCC was hosting this and it was awesome to hear the excitement in their voice and the joy on their faces and quite frankly what better a place to do it than at the home of the Denver Film Society.  This really is just something I have yet to hear of other conventions doing, reaching out to the community and making sure we celebrate year round. 

It made for a wonderful evening and when the lights went down in the theater, we were all transported to that special place where only fans can go.  Thanks again to Denver Comic Con and the Denver Film Society/SIE Film Center for hosting this wonderful event and evening.  

Qohen Leth is a reclusive computer genius living in an undetermined future, who works as a programmer for the Orwellian organization Corporation ManCom. He resides in an ancient derelict church, awaiting a phone call that will give meaning to his life. When the mysterious 'Management' summons him to crack the Zero Theorem, a formula that could answer everything, and the seductive Bainsley and the turbulent Bob barge into his controlled universe, Leth's existence is set to irrevocably change.

If that plot seems intricate, fascinating and downright amazing then it means only one thing, Terry Gilliam has a new film coming out.  Only Terry could handle such detail and thankfully, The Zero Theorem arrives this week at the SIE Film Center in Denver and for those of you out here who love Terry and his work, there is only one convention that would help present this film to celebrate the wonder of Gilliam's career...Denver Comic Con. 

Yes DCC is once more hosting a premiere event for all of us to enjoy and of course, they have plenty planned for the evening.  Everything kicks off this Friday, September 26 around 5:30 p.m. The SIE Film Center will be featuring happy hour drinks for anyone of age to enjoy while the clock counts down to the big event. 

But before the movie kicks off at 7 p.m. there will be a costume contest.  Yes, ladies and gents, cosplay is completely encouraged, and if you're wondering what will win you the grand prize, all you have to do is dress up in your most creative costume from a Terry Gilliam movie.  Of course after the movie, you can hang out with your friends and fellow movie buffs and discuss the film you just witnessed.  

Tickets for this event are still available and you can order them right here. Oh and if you use the code DCCZERO while ordering, you save $2 off the non member price.  So grab your tickets now, pick which costume you want to wear and enjoy The Zero Theorem this Friday night!  

There were few things as important or as enjoyable during childhood than afternoon cartoons.  The bell would ring, we would grab our backpacks, say goodbye to our friends and head home as quickly as possible for a full afternoon awaited us.  Sure we would take time to say hi to any parents that were home and tell them how our day was but there was only one thing on our minds...cartoons.  

While Saturday morning was reserved for sugary bowls of cereal and that sense of wonder as we pulled ourselves from any lingering sense of sleep to enjoy cartoons, Monday through Friday is where the real magic happened.  It was here that we settled in for amazing cartoons that would captivate and entertain.  

One such cartoon that I know everyone in my household made time for was Animaniacs. Yes, the adventures of Yakko, Wakko and Dot were the stuff of legend in my home and since it hit in the mid 1990's, my little brother and sister and I were able to enjoy this hilarious cartoon filled with musical numbers.

But we were not alone.  So many people I know look upon that show with incredible fondness and with good reason. It was hilarious, entertaining and the musical numbers performed by the Warner Brothers and Dot have stuck in our brains over the years.  But like all good things, the show came to its end, and we were left with the fondest of memories.  Until now that is.  

Once again, Denver Comic Con has pulled together an incredible event with the Colorado Symphony's help and come next Friday, September 26, the Symphony and DCC are hosting Animaniacs LIVE! an event that features many of the incredible songs we all grew up with from this amazing show.  But to make this event even more breathtaking, there is an added bonus; Yakko, Wakko and Dot will be there as well! 

Yes, Rob Paulsen (Yakko), Jess Harnell (Wakko) and Tress MacNeille (Dot) will be reprising their roles on stage as the symphony brings our childhood back to life.  This is going to be an amazing event and if you're free, and a fan of the show, or just want to enjoy an incredible evening, get your tickets here.  

If anything, this event in principle alone has blown me away with the sheer awesomeness of having the cast reunite to sing their old songs and I cannot wait to walk down memory lane with all of you. See everyone there next week!