Behind every dramatic transformation and standing ovation at the World Cosplay Summit lies a mountain of spreadsheets, midnight muffin snacks, and one very dedicated organiser. We sat down with I-Artemis-I (Natalie) to talk about how she went from competing in WCS to running Australia’s preliminaries, the backstage chaos no one sees, and why the cosplay community keeps coming back for more.
Prime Video is bringing book-to-screen dreams to life with Prime Book Club LIVE, a free fan event in Sydney on July 31. Join The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Jenny Han, Lola Tung and Rain Spencer, along with Culpable trilogy author Mercedes Ron, for panels, immersive experiences, giveaways and more.
Cosplay’s biggest stage is calling! Entries are now open for the 2025 Cosplay Central Crown Championships at PAX Aus, where one champion will earn the chance to represent Australia at the global finals in London. With major prizes, legendary judges, and three full days of cosplay celebration, it’s time to suit up.
Framed for murder and thrown into a hellish pit of garbage monsters, Rudo must rise from the depths to fight back against the corrupt floating city above. Gachiakuta is gritty, stylish, and already shaping up to be the anime of 2025.
Welcome to Booked & Colin-ed, the official Colin Magazine Book Club! Dive into the fantasy series keeping us up all night, from dragons and shadow daddies in Fourth Wing, to spicy fae drama in A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the poetic power of Circe. Join the chaos, the feels, and the sass.
The cosplay community’s favourite cosplay uncle, Emerald L King, shares their experience competing in the World Cosplay Summit (WCS), offering behind-the-scenes insight into crafting their award-winning cosplay performance, building their iconic costumes, and preparing for one of the world’s biggest international cosplay competitions.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has teamed up with Nintendo to bring Animal Crossing: New Horizons to life, featuring adorable meet-and-greets, interactive stamp rallies, and marine education with a Blathers twist.
Launched in 2022, Neon Darling is the lovechild of designer Amy, a pastel-meets-Neo-Tokyo brand that champions slow fashion, inclusivity, and self-expression. From hand-numbered garments to ethical craftsmanship, it’s more than a label, it’s a creative home.
From cosplay queens to cursed crushes, Crunchyroll's July lineup is bringing the drama, the chaos, and the cats (yes, really). Here are the anime we cannot wait to binge this month.
From killer vocals to denim-on-denim chaos, Hedwig and the Angry Inch delivers a genre defying ride through heartbreak, humour, and high-voltage glam rock. Seann Miley Moore is a revelation in this gritty, glittery must-see musical.
Step aside minimalism, Crocs’ newest collab with Hello Kitty & Friends is all about bold pinks, plush charms, and pastel-perfect style. From platform stomps to sweet My Melody vibes, this collection is a must-have for anyone who dresses with joy.
ATLUS has finally confirmed Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the iconic JRPG set in rural Inaba. Launching day one on Game Pass, the reimagined adventure promises a fresh take on one of the genre’s greatest stories
