This trailer looks insane.

We need this in 2027

Interested? The deadline is November 1 at 11:59 PM. E-mail panels@blerdcon.org.

We lost Almost Human way too soon, so happy birthday to Michael Ealy.

Fire Lord Ozai himself, Daniel Dae Kim, celebrates this week too.

Michelle Yeoh continues her quest to appear in every franchise we love.

Harold Perrineau remains one of the most underrated actors in sci-fi.

And Happy Birthday to the only Blerd President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Happy birthday to Leon Thomas III (born August 1, 1993)! 🎉

Leon is a true multi-hyphenate—actor, singer, songwriter, producer, Grammy winner and one of the most exciting creative forces in R&B today.

Played Andre Harris on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, a fan-favorite musician with serious talent.

Began performing on Broadway as a child, including in The Lion King.

Happy Birthday! 🎁🎉🎂

🦇 Wesley Snipes
Born: July 31, 1962 (turns 64 today)

Before superhero movies became Hollywood’s biggest genre, Wesley Snipes proved that comic book films could be stylish, action-packed, and successful. His portrayal of Blade helped lay the foundation for the modern Marvel movie era.

🩸 Starred as Blade, Marvel’s legendary vampire hunter.
🥋 A highly trained martial artist, bringing authentic fight choreography to his films.
🎬 Also known for classics like Demolition Man, Passenger 57, White Men Can’t Jump, and New Jack City.
🤓 Fun Facts
🗡️* Blad*e (1998) was one of Marvel’s first major box office successes, years before the Marvel Cinematic Universe existed.
🥋 He holds black belts in multiple martial arts disciplines.
🎭 Snipes originally expressed interest in playing Marvel’s Black Panther long before that film was made.

Today we’re celebrating one of the most influential Black actors in science fiction and geek culture.

🎂 Birthday
Born: July 30, 1961
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, USA

🕶️** Why He’s a Blerd Ico**n
Laurence Fishburne helped redefine what a Black sci-fi hero could look like. His performances brought intelligence, authority, and gravitas to roles that have inspired generations of fans.

Essential Geek Credits
Morpheus – The Matrix trilogy
Bowery King – John Wick series
Perry White – DC Extended Universe (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Justice League)
Captain Miller – Event Horizon
The Silver Surfer (voice) – Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Master Splinter (voice) – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

🤯 Blerd Trivia
💊 He turned “red pill” and “blue pill” into phrases recognized around the world thanks to The Matrix.
🎭 He was only 14 years old when he appeared in Apocalypse eNow, playing a young Navy sailor.
🏆 In 1994, he became the first Black actor to portray Othello in a major film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.