Conventions/Events
ALIEN EARTH LANDS @ SXSW 2025
Maybe the most hyped show this summer is ALIEN EARTH and the Countdown City Geeks (Ted, Retro Ray, and David) got to be someone of the first people in the world to experience the SXSW Activation PoP up in downtown Austin and we learned a couple of new details plus got some really cool swag!
The name of the spacecraft that appears to bring the XENOMORPH(S) to Earth is the MAGINOT which in French means to imagine or contemplate plus is the last name of a French Minister of War. In English the name MAGINOT is pronounced MAH-G-NO and is spoken aloud at the ALIEN PoP up by the Actors on site.
Classic hatched ALIEN eggs along with unbroken and broken canisters of lime colored liquid where on full display.
Once you go through the experience with several actors deep in character asking if you have the proper credentials (badge you keep), have parasites, who is in your team, eventually being handed a pin style black light you also get to keep which is vital to your survival you are marched into a ship where your fate is determined by the quick actions of your teammates!
If you survive the experience you are met with a person that hands you more swag in the form of a nice two needle pin with mickey backings lol and a couple of PRODIGY CORP stickers which according to Xenopedia is an Earth-based corporation active around the year 2120! Plus Prodigy Corp recovered the wreckage of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation commercial vessel USCSS Maginot after it crashed on Earth with Xenomorph samples onboard.
Overall Countdown City Geeks and the fandom are very excited for the very talented Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion) lead series premiering this summer and we would also like to thank our contacts at SXSW for setting up our special appointment, FX and HULU for the RAD Pop Up and cool swag!
Keep it locked in to Countdowncitygeeks.com and all of our social channels for more coverage of ALIEN EARTH and everything you want to know about at SXSW 2025!
San Diego Comic-Con is 4 weeks away from launching and the Countdown City Geeks team is returning to cover the event for the 7th year. See some of the highlights and our favorite moments from SDCC 2025 and be sure to check back for the best coverage of these years Comic-Con!
It is a rare thing to see the great George Lucas at an event and an even rarer occurrence to see him for an SDCC panel. It was not only great to hear from the maker himself but also to bring some talented friends along for an incredible conversation on the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which opens this fall.
Dan Aykroyd attended SDCC in order to reveal the new Blues Brothers comic which he created along with his kids.
Alien Earth creator Noah Hawley not only gave fans insight to his project but held the world premiere in Hall H after the panel.
Project Hail Mary had an unforgettable Hall H panel where they engulfed the room with concept art and designs from the movie. Ryan Gosling was very charming and open about his experience on the project.
WWE legend John Cena stood up in appreciation for James Gunn and the work he has done for fans all over the world.
The Toxic Avenger had one of its first ever screenings at SDCC 2025 and star Elijah Wood helped to introduce the film.
That’s all for now. Be sure to check back next month as we begin our coverage for SDCC 2026!
Join Reacher star Malcolm Goodwin for an engaging and insightful convention panel as he shares stories from his career in television and film. Best known for his role in the hit series ‘Reacher’, Goodwin reflects on bringing his character to life, working alongside the cast, and what makes the show resonate with audiences.
In this panel, he also discusses his broader acting journey, behind-the-scenes experiences, and his connection with fans. Packed with humor, inspiration, and great stories, this is a must-watch for fans of ‘Reacher’ and anyone interested in the craft of acting.
Alex Roush Photography
Alex Roush Photography
Explore the frontiers of space and science in this fascinating Spacecon panel featuring NASA Director of Astrophysics Dr. Shawn Domagal-Goldman and Professor of Astrophysics at UT San Antonio, Dr. Chris Packham. Together, they dive into NASA’s ongoing mission to search for life beyond Earth, discussing the latest discoveries, technologies, and what the future of space exploration could hold.
The panel also explores the powerful connection between science and science fiction, highlighting how technology seen in movies is often more plausible than we think and how it continues to inspire real-world innovation. Packed with insight, curiosity, and big ideas about our universe, this is a must-watch discussion for space enthusiasts and sci-fi fans alike.
Alex Roush Photography
Alex Roush Photography
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