11 new dates for 11
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 31, 2010 | No Comments
March 4th-6th, 2011
Intercon Chemlsford, MA
March 16th-20th, 2011
Va Fest Book Charlottesville, VA
March 25th-27th, 2011
Texas Pinball Grapevine, TX
Planet Comic Con Kansas City, KS
Game Storm 12, Vancouver, WA
April 1st-3rd, 2011
Willycon Wayne, NE
Chimaeracon San Antonio, TX
April 8th-10th, 2011
Anime Conji San Diego, CA
Ad Astra Toronto, ON
May 14th-15th, 2011
Wonderfest Louisville, KY
May 27th-29th, 2011
Baycon San Fransico, CA
The Countdown is on for Mid-Ohio-Con 2010
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 30, 2010 | No Comments
Save the date for 30th anniversary of Mid-Ohio-Con! This milestone extravaganza is just 100 days away on the weekend of November 6-7, 2010 at Exhibit Hall E in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Check out further details on this year’s show below or visit us online at midohiocon.com
Check Out Our Star-Studded Comics Guest List
The Mid-Ohio-Con 2010 guest list is growing by the day and already features a who’s who of leading talent from the world of comics. The show is being headlined by guest of honor David Finch along with featured guests Sergio Aragones, Barry Kitson, Ethan Van Sciver, Matt Wagner and many many more. Click here to check out our guest list.
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Top Cow and Baltimore
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 30, 2010 | No Comments
Baltimore, Maryland – July 30, 2010 – Top Cow Productions is excited to be returning to the Baltimore Comic-Con in 2010 for its 11th annual show. A recurring exhibitor at the annual comic book event, the premiere publisher will be bringing some of their star writers and artists, as well as an exciting show exclusive.
Stop by the Top Cow booth to meet Angelus, Artifacts, Magdalena, Velocity, and Witchblade writer Ron Marz, Artifacts and The Darkness artist Michael Broussard, Velocity and Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer artist Kenneth Rocafort, and upcoming Pilot Season: The Asset writer and Top Cow Productions Publisher Filip Sablik.
“Baltimore Comic-Con is my hometown show and one of my personal favorites to exhibit at each year,” stated Top Cow Productions publisher Filip Sablik. “This year, we’re thrilled to be coming back to Baltimore with the Artifacts team of Ron Marz and Michael Broussard as well as artist of Velocity, Kenneth Rocafort. The Baltimore fans know how to treat creators right and so these guys were all too eager to make a return appearance!”
Top Cow will also be offering an exclusive Velocity #1 variant by Michael Broussard with interiors by Kenneth Rocafort at the show as well.
Nekocon announces 2010 Japanese musical guest
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 30, 2010 | No Comments
Tainted Reality presents THE SOUND BEE HD’s US Debut At Nekocon 2010
July 27, 2010 – Visual Kei Industrial rockers THE SOUND BEE HD are set to make their American debut at Nekocon 2010. The band will be appearing in support of their new CD, “Hachi”, released through Starwave Records. Their appearance will consist of 2 full concerts, merchandise sales, autograph sessions, a Fan Q&A panel, and possible other surprises! Nekocon 2010 will take place on November 5th-7th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia.
About THE SOUND BEE HD:
The former vocalist of media youth, DAISUKE, after working on solo projects for a time, formed THE SOUND BEE HD in 2000. They released their mini-album [Dol-Bee6] via avex, their full album [BEECYBONE] via Explosion Works, and later their single [Uchuusen] and their full album [MUTATION] via the independent label MOTHER SHIP. The band then experienced a member change, and Tak of Calmando Qual began to participate in all aspects of the band’s performing and recording activities. In 2010 they signed on with Starwave Records and released their third full album, [Hachi], accompanied by vast changes in their musical style and visual image achieved through the concept of a fusion of heavy rock and electro with a Japanese taste, under the theme of Japanese Goth. Their 10th anniversary one-man live, conducted as the final show on a tour commemorating the album’s release, was a great success. This fall they will work simultaneously on a new release and a domestic tour, as well as perform in the US for the first time the anime convention NekoCon.
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Here’s The Story… “Brady Brothers” To Reunite At Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 29, 2010 | No Comments
Barry Willams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland Together For First Convention Ever On The East Coast
NEW YORK, July 29, 2010 – From awkward first kisses to untimely voice changes and warnings not to play ball in the house, they have been coming into living rooms for more than 40 years as the famed Brady brothers in the cult favorite television series “The Brady Bunch” and its various sequel programs and movies. Now, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland will be together again for the first time ever on the East Coast at Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con, October 1-3 at Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York.
The three will meet fans, take photographs, sign autographs and participate in a once-in-a-generation panel discussing the franchise that millions have enjoyed for decades, as well as the way the series helped shape their own lives.
“When it comes to pop culture, ‘The Brady Bunch’ hits the mark for fans of all ages,” said Gareb Shamus, Wizard Entertainment CEO. “A third generation is now growing up on the program, and having all three ‘brothers’ together in one place is a rare opportunity that whole families will want to enjoy.”
NEW YORK COMIC CON ANNOUNCES 300 GUESTS IN ARTIST ALLEY AND THE LIST IS GROWING!
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 29, 2010 | No Comments
Recently Added Artists Include J. Scott Campbell, Tom DeFalco, Steve Scott, Mark Morales, among many others …
Norwalk, CT, July 29, 2010: New York Comic Con (NYCC) has announced the preliminary line up of artists who will be appearing in Artist Alley this year. More than 300 guests have already signed up and show officials note that the list will continue to grow as the annual pop culture convention gets closer. This compares with 250 artists who appeared in Artist Alley last year. NYCC, which will be co-located with the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) in 2010, will take place October 8 – 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Among the artists who have joined the top headliners in Artist Alley include: J.Scott Campbell, Jimmy Cheung, Chris Clarmont, Geof Darrow, Tom DeFalco, Leo Leibelman, Mark Morales, Steve Scott, and Leinil Francis Yu.
“This is an awesome Artist Alley and it’s only going to get better,” notes Lance Fensterman, Vice President for ReedPOP and Show Manager for both NYCC and NYAF. “It certainly underscores how popular the venue is, and how much the fans want to see and talk to these incredible artists. Artist Alley is an unparalleled opportunity since it offers a unique chance to get up close to some of the best artists working today. We are incredibly pleased to be able to facilitate this kind of ‘up close’ communication and interaction. Across the board, this is going to be New York Comic Con’s best year ever!”
For more information about the complete line up of artists participating in Artist Alley please go to: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/NYCC/Artist-Alley/. As noted, the 2010 New York Comic Con be co-located with the New York Anime Festival (NYAF) and will occupy the entire Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Tickets for NYCC and NYAF may be purchased at www.nycomiccon.com. Other information about the shows, as well as news about ReedPOP, which also organizes Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), is available at Lance Fensterman’s blog, www.mediumatlarge.net.
Cosplay Thursday:SDCC
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 29, 2010 | No Comments
Some cosplayers get interviewed by Tara and Rich at Comic Con.
Help me raise some money for Wildlife
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 28, 2010 | No Comments
Hey Con-news readers, one of the things that has broken my heart this year and Im sure many of yours is the loss of animal life in the Gulf because of the BP oil spill. Anyway, if you like the above image of my Vertigo Creature painting at all, I ask that you bid on it here on ebay as 70 percent of the final price will go to the National Wildlife Federation and their work in the gulf. If you don’t like the image, then please share the auction through your twitters, and facebooks. Every bit that we can raise helps. Thanks for reading con-news!
Vertigo Creatures
Zenkaikon adds Todd Haberkorn
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 28, 2010 | No Comments
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA — July 26, 2010: Zenkaikon is pleased to welcome actor, director, and writer Todd Haberkorn as a guest of honor at its 2011 convention. Mr. Haberkorn voices roles in many popular series including Ouran High School Host Club, Axis Powers Hetalia, and many others. He joins previously-announced guests Vic Mignogna and Greg Wicker on the Zenkaikon V guest roster.
ABOUT TODD HABERKORN:
Todd Haberkorn is a proud member of the anime community and continues to be its humble servant by way of English dubbing. Haberkorn received his BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University and continues to work professionally, primarily in Texas and surrounding states, as an actor, director, producer, and writer. Catch Todd’s voice as lead roles in Sgt. Frog as Keroro, Suzuka as Yamato, Ghost Hunt as Naru, Claymore as Raki, xxxHolic as Watanuki, D. Gray Man as Allen Walker, Sands of Destruction as Kyrie, Soul Eater as Death the Kid, and soon Axis Powers Hetalia as Italy. A few supporting roles include Itsuki in Shuffle, Ichimoruken in Hell Girl, Firo in Baccano!, Kono in Darker Than Black, Hikaru in Ouran High School Host Club, and Khoza in One Piece.
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U.S. conventions, check your filing status
By Petrea Mitchell| July 27, 2010 | No Comments
IRS rules changes mean that all 501(c)(3) nonprofits, which includes most US-based conventions, must file a form every year now. Because so many nonprofits apparently hadn’t heard of this rule, the IRS is offering a one-time amnesty for groups which catch up on their paperwork before October 15th. Details here, along with a list of all organizations at risk of losing their tax-exempt status once the amnesty ends. Check to make sure your con-running organization isn’t on there!
[Hat tip to Ben Yalow on the SMOFs list.]
Constellation NE 2 dates Added
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 26, 2010 | No Comments
April 15th-17th, 2011
Constellation NE Lincoln, NE
SHINICHI WATANABE TO APPEAR AT SUGOICON
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FT. MITCHELL, KY – July 22, 2010—Sugoicon, Cincinnati’s Premier Anime Convention, is proud to
announce the addition of Shinichi Watanabe as the convention’s Japanese Guest of Honor. He joins
returning American voice acting guests Christopher Ayres, Josh Grelle, Brittney Karbowski, and Carli
Mosier to celebrate Sugoicon’s eleventh year.
Known popularly as “Nabeshin”, Shinichi Watanabe is the iconic director of the anime comedies Excel
Saga, Nerima Daikon Brothers, and Tenchi Muyo! GXP, as well as the recent comedy-drama The
Wallflower. Nabeshin is also known for his animated alter ego, who frequently can be spotted as a recurring
character in his series. Nabeshin’s larger-than-life personality has cemented his status as a fan favorite with
his recent stateside appearances.
Sugoicon has also confirmed writer/artist Fred Gallagher of Megatokyo as a first-time guest for the
upcoming convention, joining returning artist guests and webcomics creators James Hatton (In His
Likeness), Dan Hess (Weesh, Realms of Ishikaze), and Shannon Townsend (Otaku –no– Yen). Longtime
guests and industry professionals Doug Smith (Goldenboy’s Kintaro Oe) and Jan Scott-Frazier have also
Voices For, the Jan Scott-Frazier-produced music project, will be presented in concert at Sugoicon
again this year. The non-profit group features theme-centered songs covered by established voice actors,
with proceeds donated to charities including the Southern Poverty Law Center, C.A.R.E., ActionAid
International USA, and Doctors Without Borders. The group also features the talents of Dale Tippett and
Justin Smith of the Chicago-based band, Something Beautiful.
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More Trek stars join Hollywood XPO
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 25, 2010 | No Comments
Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn & Rene Auberjonois on Saturday, 10/16
Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn and Rene Auberjonois will be signing autographs on Saturday at Hollywood Xpo. There will also be photo opportunities. Prices will be announced soon.
Jonathan Frakes is an actor, author and director, best known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Moving on to directing in recent years, Frakes directed and also starred in Star Trek: First Contact as well as Star Trek: Insurrection, which earned him the nickname Two-Takes Frakes for his speed.
Michael Dorn’s most famous role to date is that of the Klingon Starfleet officer Lieutenant (later Lt. Commander) Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Michael played Worf in the four TNG movies, but before that, he played Colonel Worf in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
Rene Auberjonois is an American actor, known for creating a number of characters in long-running television series, including Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Rene has been a guest star on many different television series, including The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Stargate SG-1.
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New conventions dates!
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
Oct 22nd-24th, 2010
Mr Hush Weekend of Fear” Matamoras, PA
Nov 5th-7th, 2010
Telsacon Madison, WI
April 1st-3rd, 2011
Babelcon Baton Rougue, LA
May 21st, 2011
Fanaticon Asheville, NC
May 27th-31st, 2011
Media Westcon Lansing, MI
Oasis Orlando, FL
June 24th-26th, 2011
Persacon Decatur, AL
Conventions this Weekend July 30th-Aug 1st, 2010
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 25, 2010 | 2 Comments
I’ve got lots of friends going to Anime Iowa, how about you? What are you attending this weekend?
July 30th-Aug 1st, 2010
Pulpfest Columbus, OH
Otakon Baltimore, MD
Creation Twilight Toronto, ON
Anime Iowa Iowa City, IA
Kita Kon Thunderbay, ON
Classic Game Expo Las Vegas, NV
Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Spocon Spokane, WA
Starfleet International Wagoner, OK
Diversicon St. Paul, MN
Fright Night Louisville, KY
Faerie Worlds Veneta, OR
Pan Kinetic Expo Vallejo, CA
Comic Con Final
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 25, 2010 | No Comments
So if someone wants to switch seats with you at comic con I guess the correct thing to do is agree to it. Otherwise you may get stabbed in the eye. Poor fellow. Anyway other than that fiasco, the news has been rather jolly coming from the worlds largest geek fest. Here’s our picks for the final day of Comic Con 2010,
1000 Rick Riordian
1000 Smallville
1030 Castle
1130: Yoshitaka Amano
130 Glee
300 DC Comics
400 Buffy singalong
6pm Show closes go home.
Comic-Con Day 3 Highlights
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 24, 2010 | No Comments
Comic Con Day 3, the last full day of the show, here’s our picks for the best of the best today. Enjoy.
1000 Mad about Mad
1100 Comics in the Library
1100 Family Guy
1115 Marvel Cup Of Joe
1145 Warner Bros: Green Lantern, Sucker Punch and Harry Potter
1200 Venture Bros
1245 Futurama
100 Sanctuary
130 Simpsons
200 Tokyopop panel
200 The Guild
230 DST Minimates!
300 RAY BRADBURY
300 Community
315 Fringe
430 J. Michael Straczynski
430 Terry Moore
500 Hellboy
645 Fables
715 Mythbusters
800 Troma
830 Masquerade
1000 Kevin Smith
SDCC day 2 Highlights
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 23, 2010 | No Comments
Got day one and that snazzy new Tron trailer out of your system? Good it’s time for day 2. These are just some Highlights of todays show schedule,
1000 am Marvels Xmen panel.
1030 SG Universe Panel
1100 Star Wars/ Hasbro
1100 Boom Studios
1130 Dark Horses Panel
1130 The Walking Dead Tv Series!!!
1200 IDW panel
145 Batman panel
200 Stan The Man Lee
200 Yo Gabba Gabba
230 Image Comics
300 Joss Whedon
400 Sony Pictures block
430 Adult Swim panel
515 True Blood
530 Vertigo panel
600 Archer
630 Gears of War 3
700 Rifftrax Live
730 Grant Morrison
800 World Premier Batman Under the Red Hood
830 Eisner Awards
1100 Mega Pirhana
Have fun!
