{"id":8896,"date":"2013-08-14T22:19:04","date_gmt":"2013-08-15T02:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=8896"},"modified":"2013-08-14T22:19:04","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T02:19:04","slug":"transmissions-syfy-is-about-to-have-a-fangasm-coming-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=8896","title":{"rendered":"Transmissions: Syfy is About to Have a Fangasm…Coming in September"},"content":{"rendered":"

Syfy\u00a0celebrates superfan culture with\u00a0Fangasm<\/i><\/b> (formerly titled\"Syfy_logo\"<\/a> Fandemonium<\/i>), a new docu-series that follows seven very different people whose niche uber-obsessions run the gamut from comic books and collectibles to science fiction and fantasy to cosplay and live action role playing. Living together and working together at Stan Lee\u2019s Comikaze Expo, Los Angeles\u2019 largest pop-culture convention, the cast must contend with each others oversized personalities and conflicting passions as they vie for a opportunities within Lee\u2019s organization. \u00a0Because when different passions come together \u2013 you get a real big bang. Fangasm<\/i> debuts Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 p.m<\/span><\/b>. ET\/PT on Syfy<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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These roommates stop at nothing to prove their fan-cred to each other, debating everything from favorite superheroes, Star Wars<\/i> vs. Star Trek<\/i>, and even what they would do in the event of a real zombie apocalypse. And while the claws do come out, this hilarious and loveable group is ultimately bound together by a shared joy of fandom.<\/p>\n

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Over the course of the season, the eager group dives into their internships at Comikaze as it prepares for the upcoming Comikaze Expo \u2013 the comic, gaming, anime, sci-fi, fantasy horror and general pop-culture expo held each November in Los Angeles.\u00a0 The massive convention is a year-round business, run by Lee, Regina Carpinelli (who guides the interns as their supervisor) and Cassandra Peterson (better known as Elvira Mistress of the Dark).\u00a0 The pressure is on for the interns, who all have high hopes of earning an actual job with the organization.\u00a0 Throughout the summer, they are thrust into a myriad of assignments, both in the field and at the Comikaze Expo headquarters.\u00a0 They pitch comic book ideas to Lee, clean a storage space belonging to Elvira, and pull out all the stops to plan for the star-studded Comikaze launch party.\u00a0Along the way they get to meet the original Mr. Sulu himself, George Takei, a truly emotional and dream moment for one of the interns.<\/p>\n

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Can\u2019t wait for Fangasm<\/i>? Coming soon,\u00a0www.syfy<\/b>.com<\/a> will reveal exclusive videos shot by the cast from inside their house.\u00a0 Sound off on Twitter with the official Fangasm hashtag @FangasmSyfy and on Facebook at\u00a0www.facebook.com\/fangasmsyfy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meet the cast<\/i>:<\/p>\n

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ANDREW DUVALL <\/b>\u2013 27 \u2013 Valdosta, GA (Hometown) and Los Angeles, CA<\/i>\u00a0 Andrew always dreamed of being the Captain of the Starship Enterprise, but instead he works for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. When he\u2019s not in his\u00a0Star Trek<\/i>\u00a0uniform watching Star Trek<\/i>\u00a0marathons he can be found playing Magic: The Gathering<\/i>. Sometimes he\u2019ll do both at once. Andrew is self-aware in the best possible way, and loves making people laugh.<\/p>\n

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DANI SNOW <\/b>\u2013 26 \u2013 Burbank, CA<\/i>\u00a0 Dani was raised on the original\u00a0Star Wars<\/i>\u00a0movies and the works of Tolkien.\u00a0Reading\u00a0Harry Potter<\/i>\u00a0and watching\u00a0Lord of the Rings<\/i>\u00a0did not make her popular, but after high school she blossomed socially, and gravitated towards fellow geeks. She\u2019s played a pirate at a Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and tours the convention circuit with The Damsels of Dorkington, a comedy troupe. She now spends her days doing special effects makeup on short films, performing comedy whenever she can and using her\u00a0Harry Potter<\/i>\u00a0knowledge at her job to help identify copyrighted material online for the franchise.<\/p>\n

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KRISTEN HACKETT <\/b>\u2013 23 \u2013 New York, NY<\/i><\/p>\n

Kristin is a single and sexy comic book fangirl living in New York City. She loves that the city she lives in is also the dwelling place of her favorite superheroes, namely Spider-Man and Nightwing.\u00a0 Her three passions in life are blogging geek culture, comics and fashion.\u00a0 With All-American good looks she is often hit on by jocks and meatheads; however, she\u2019s only attracted to super dorky and nerdy guys.\u00a0 Her passion for comics and graphic novels is evidenced by her massive collection and commitment to travel the country to attend every comic convention possible, which she covers for her websites.\u00a0 She admits she is a hoarder when it comes to collectibles, and she was even compelled to create a giant spreadsheet for her collection of 600+ graphic novels.\u00a0 The obsessions are only overshadowed by her closet full of custom cosplay outfits.\u00a0 A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Kristin enjoys designing and creating her own costumes.<\/p>\n

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MIKE REED <\/b>\u2013 22 \u2013 Ybor City District of Tampa (Hometown) and New York, NY<\/i><\/p>\n

Mike considers himself the ultimate comic book and superhero fan. He loves all DC comics and wants to live his life like Superman.\u00a0 He\u2019s an active cosplayer and founded his own group called Team Avalanche, making amazing costumes and putting on shows across Florida. Even though he\u2019s a nerd, he has quite the charm on the ladies. By night he will go to the club with a confident swagger, and by day he will sport spandex. Though he just received an amazing promotion at his job, he\u2019s willing to quit for the opportunity to be an intern for Stan Lee\u2019s Comikaze.<\/p>\n

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MOLLY McISAAC <\/b>\u2013 24 \u2013 Soldotna, AK (Hometown) and Seattle, WA<\/i><\/p>\n

Molly is determined to show the world that not all fangirls are “the comic book guy.\u201d A self-proclaimed fashionista and cosplay queen, she blasts away nerd stereotypes by being incredibly social and fond of the nightlife. Steadfast in her feminist beliefs, Molly is often labeled a “difficult woman” or “kind of crazy,\u201d but it’s just because she’s incredibly confident and not afraid to be loud if she doesn’t agree with someone or something. This makes dating difficult \u2013 especially since she only likes successful, professional geeks! But her social views do not mean her geeky interests fall to the wayside: she’s particularly fond of anime, comic books, cosplay, video games, and LARPing. With incredibly sharp wit, an army of fanboys, and a secret belief that she’s more intelligent than most people, Molly is a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n

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PAUL PERKINS <\/b>\u2013 22 \u2013 Sacramento, CA<\/i><\/p>\n

Getting this internship would be a double win for Paul. In one fell swoop he\u2019d have a job\u00a0and<\/i>\u00a0move out of his parent\u2019s house. It\u2019s every true nerd\u2019s dream! Paul is passionate about all things comic books, sci-fi and Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments. He is a huge film buff with a massive collection of over 2,000 movies.\u00a0 While Paul is opinionated and outspoken, when it comes to girls he crawls right back into his shell. He lacks confidence around women, which he says is part of the reason he hasn\u2019t had a girlfriend in over four years \u2013 that and the fact he likes to dress up as a Marvel superhero.<\/p>\n

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SALVATORE FRINGO<\/b> \u2013 25 \u2013 Amsterdam, NY<\/i><\/p>\n

Salvatore is not what you\u2019d call a shy geek. He\u2019s loud and vocal about what he loves, and what he loves are superheroes. While he\u2019s a huge fan of the heroes of the Marvel Universe, he doesn’t discriminate against any characters because of their publisher. He may not be a gifted engineering genius like his comic book idol Tony Stark, but he does teach kids how to create their own superheroes, all while he dresses like Iron Man.\u00a0 He thinks of himself as a new breed of geek because he\u2019s \u201cattractive, funny, cocky\u2026but with a sweet side.\u201d He\u2019s hoping that sweet side will be sweet enough to land him his real life Pepper Potts.<\/p>\n

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Fangasm<\/i>\u00a0is produced by 495 productions with Executive Producers SallyAnn Salsano and Joel Zimmer.<\/p>\n

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