'Heroes of Cosplay,' 'Fangasm' sneak peeks

Formerly known as Cosworld, Heroes of Cosplay premieres Aug. 13 at 10 p.m. -- after the new season of Face Off -- and focuses on the culture, arts and craft of cosplay. Instead of aiming for the cheap trick of women showing off their boobs, it looks to actually highlight the dedication and lifestyle behind cosplaying. And if it follows through on the promise of the teaser below, I'm all in.

Also, it's worth checking out a promo for Fangasm, Syfy's other geek culture show premiering Sept. 24. By the producers of Jersey Shore, this looks like a Real World meets Big Bang Theory.

What do you think of Heroes of Cosplay and Fangasm?





-Aaron Sagers

Summer on Syfy: Expect ghosts, monsters and lots of reality TV

Courtesy Syfy

Brand new programming and returning favorites will shine this summer on the Syfy network. Since Memorial Day is the official start of summer, the network kicks off  the season with the Roger Corman Syfy Original favorites, Piranhaconda and Sharktopus. Of course, Independence Day wouldn’t be the same without the Twilight Zone marathon, with the grand finale being the premiere of the Syfy Original, Independence Day-saster.

In addition, new reality shows Exit (June 4), Joe Rogan Questions Everything (July 16), Notorious Hauntings (July 16) and Cosworld (Aug. 27) debut on Syfy this summer. And returning series include Total Blackout (June 4), Paranormal Witness (June 5), Continuum (June 7), Ghost Hunters (June 12) and Face Off (Aug. 27). Two new scripted programs will also be rolled out on June 8: Sinbad and the spinoff Primeval: New World.

For a complete breakdown of Syfy summer programming, go beyond the jump for further details!

Syfy pursues nerd culture with new shows

In addition to the new paranormal shows announced today, Syfy has unveiled two new shows that reveal the net's desire to get nerdy.

Premiering Aug. 27 is Cosworld, a six-episode docuseries "follows some of the hottest cosplay stars as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country." At least one well-known cosplayer, Yaya Han, is involved in the show.

According to Syfy, the show will mix it up with the cosplayers' lives, as well as explore their process of making amazing outfits:

The show dives deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These individuals will constantly defy odds and race against the clock to transform themselves into amazing fictional characters that push the boundaries between fantasy and reality, all in hopes of impressing the convention judges to win a cash prize and the chance to become a cosplay legend.

Cosworld is produced by 51 Minds, an Endemol Company. Executive producers are Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox and Dave Caplan.

Also coming is Fandemonium. Set to premiere in the fall, the show is a six-part docuseries that "celebrates the incredibly unique, often misunderstood, and infinitely fascinating fan girl and fan boy culture." But wait, there's more. Not surprisingly, this comes from 495 Productions, the same production company behind Jersey Shore. So how will this Nerdy Shore look?

Living together in an LA apartment complex, a tight-knit group of pop culture-obsessed fans continue to find their place in the world and flourish, thanks to their passions and personalities. Whether it’s being first in line for the latest blockbuster, making a lasting impression upon getting the chance to meet their heroes, or just figuring out how to balance their passions with making a living – when these friends get together, it’s flat out Fandemonium.

What do you think of these two new shows? Will you tune in?

-Staff Writers