Heroescon guest list update
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 18, 2013 | No Comments
From their email newsletter,
PATY COCKRUM – Artist: The Cat, Nightcrawler SATURDAY ONLY
DEREC DONOVAN – Artist: Youngblood, Adventures of Superman, Bionic Bombshell, Connor Hawke
JOHN FLOYD – Inker: Batman: Mortality, Django Unchained and Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child
Kickstart the 3rd Invader Zim Con
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 18, 2013 | No Comments
FANS TURN TO KICKSTARTER TO HELP CREATE ANOTHER INVADER ZIM THEMED CONVENTION.
Funding reached 60% in less than ten days, but it still needs help to succeed over the next two weeks!
(ORLANDO, May 17, 2013) InvaderCON, the unofficial Invader ZIM fan convention, is attempting to create a third event planned to take place somewhere in the middle United States in 2014 through the use of crowd funding. The event, being built via the popular Kickstarter website, was conceived as an opportunity for fans of the popular Invader ZIM cartoon to meet members of the show’s cast and crew, but were unable to do show when the convention was hosted on the East Coast in 2011 and the West Coast 2012.
The project’s funding goal of $33,333 was agreed upon by the convention’s promoters, Green Mustard Entertainment, based on the basic operational costs of the first two InvaderCON events: space rental, flights, hotel stays, insurance, etc. From the InvaderCON III Kickstarter page: Read more
Marvel To Conduct Programming Panels, Portfolio Reviews At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 2
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 16, 2013 | No Comments
Character-Based Entertainment Leader Brings ‘Breaking Into Comics The Marvel Way’ And ‘From NOW To Infinity’ To Pennsylvania Convention Center; Talent Scout C.B. Cebulski, Others To Review Attendees’ Work
NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2013 – Marvel Entertainment will host two programming panels and conduct two portfolio reviews at the 2013 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The panels are entitled “MARVEL: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way,” set for Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday’s panel, “MARVEL: From NOW! to Infinity,” will take place from 4-5 p.m. Additionally, Marvel will be accepting portfolios on Fridayand Saturday, and talent scout C.B. Cebulski and others will conduct reviews on Saturday and Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. in Room 110.
“We are excited to bring an industry leader like Marvel to Wizard World shows,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “Many of our fans have a close connection with the movies, comics and characters Marvel produces, and these two panels and review sessions are excellent additions to an already packed lineup for Philadelphia Comic Con attendees.”
Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, co-creator of many of those characters, is among the headliners at Philadelphia Comic Con, which will be held May 30 – June 2. “Torchwood” and Zero Dark Thirty star John Barrowman, “Serenity” andFirefly standouts Gina Torres and Summer Glau, William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), “The Walking Dead” trio of Michael Rooker, Norman Reedus and Jon Bernthal, Manu Bennett (“Arrow,” The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) are among the top celebrities at the event.
Barry Kitson (“Amazing Spider-Man”), Phil Noto (“Uncanny X-Force”), Khoi Pham (“Scarlet Spider”), Julian Totino Tedesco (“Thunderbolts”) and Leinil Yu (“Indestructible Hulk”) lead a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers, many with Marvel connections, attending the show.
The first panel, “Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way,” features Kitson, Noto, Tedesco, Yu and Cebulski helping aspiring a Read more
6 more dates.
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 16, 2013 | No Comments
June 1st-2nd, 2013
Frill Decatur, GA
Aug 16th-17th, 2013
Lebowski Fest Milwaukee, Wi
Oct 31st-Nov 3rd, 2013
Jackocon Alberquerque, NM
Feb 21st-24th, 2014
Plattecon Platteville, WI
March 21st-24th, 2014
Fantascicon Dalton, GA
March 28th-30th, 2014
Evillecon Evansville, IN
Horror Realm Presents Charity Screening of George Romero’s “Martin”
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 15, 2013 | No Comments
Proceeds of event to benefit Scares That Care
Pittsburgh, PA – May 14, 2013 – Horror Realm presents a special screening of the 1978 horror film “Martin”, written and directed by George Romero. The event takes place on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont.
Net proceeds will benefit Scares That Care, an all volunteer 501c3 charity that helps sick kids and women fighting breast cancer (www.scaresthatcare.org). Last year’s Day of the Dead charity event produced by Horror Realm and East Coast Horror Group brought in more than $2,200 for the charity and the organizers hope to top that with this rare public screening of the locally made Romero classic.
Comic Con!
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 14, 2013 | No Comments
Colossal Comic-Con Costume infographic inked by BuyCostumes.com.
Gina Torres to Philly.
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 13, 2013 | No Comments
Zoë Washburne Joins Fellow Crewmembers Glau, Baldwin, Staite, Other Top Celebrities At Pennsylvania Convention Center
PHILADELPHIA, May 13, 2013 – The fans asked… and Wizard World has answered. Actress Gina Torres, who played “Zoë Washburne” in “Firefly,” and Serenity, will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, joining fellow cast members Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Jewel Staite at the event, set for May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Torres, a New York native, made her TV debut on “One Live to Live,” and later played “Jasmine” in the series “Angel” before landing the strong role as the First Officer “Zoë.” She also appeared in The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix: Revolutions and the 2006 political thriller Five Fingers. Torres won the 2001 ALMA Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series for “Cleopatra 2525” and has done voice work including “Vixen” on the Cartoon Network’s “Justice League Unlimited,” “Airachnid” on “Transformers: Prime” and “Niobe” in the computer game “The Matrix Online.”
Torres, who has also had roles in “Xena,” “Hercules” and “Alias,” has been married to veteran actor Laurence Fishburne since 2002.
At Philadelphia Comic Con, Torres will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops (solo and with fellow crewmembers) and take part in a Q&A panel with other Serenity stars.
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Conventions next weekend May 17th-21st, 2013
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 12, 2013 | No Comments
May 17th-21st, 2013
Anime Central Rosemont, IL
Big Wow Comic San Jose, CA
Costume Con 31 Denver, CO
Dallas Comic Con Dallas, TX
East Coast Black Age of Comics Philly, PA (Sat)
Ecof Chicago, IL
Keycon Winnepeg, MB
MCBA Bloomington, MN
Mobicon Mobile, Al
Motor City ComicCon Detroit, MI
Nebula Awards San Jose, CA
Orlando Comic Orlando, FL
Otafest Calgary, AB
Scifi Valley Con Altoona, PA
Spectrum Art Live Kansas City, KS
Spokane Comiccon Spokane, WA
Steampunk Spectacular Duluth, MN
Steampunk World Fair Piscataway, NJ
Texicon Ft. Worth, TX
Tonner Age of Innocence Lombard, IL
Ufo Fest McMinnville, OR
What The Fur Montreal, QB
Wonderfest Louisville, KY
XCON Myrtle Beach, SC
CONvergence 2013 Pre-Registration Ends Soon
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 11, 2013 | No Comments
Pre-Registration for CONvergnce 2012 ends in just a few days, on Wednesday May 15. Until then, adult memberships are $60, memberships for teens ages 13-17 are $40, and kids ages 6-12 $20. (As always, kids 5 and under can attend for free.)
After May 15, pre-registration will be closed, and you’ll have to register at-the-door to attend, with adult memberships being $100! So Pre-Register now and save!
For more information on CONvergence registration, go to our website or go directly to convention-reg.com and pre-register on-line!
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Nathan Fillion Unable To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 10, 2013 | No Comments
PHILADELPHIA, May 9, 2013 – Wizard World has been advised that Nathan Fillion will be unable to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con because of an unexpected scheduling conflict. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
All VIP Tickets, Serenity VIP Tickets, Photo Ops, Dual Photo Ops, Group Photo Ops and Autographs will be refunded, please allow a few days for processing. If you still wish to attend Philadelphia Comic Con, you can repurchase tickets at wizardworld.com, email support@ticketleap.com, or call them directly at 877-849-5327 to exchange your tickets and receive a partial refund or pay the difference for a new ticket. Thank you for your support and understanding. Read more
Worldcon and NASFiC site selection open
By Petrea Mitchell| May 9, 2013 | No Comments
Voting has started to choose the sites of the 2015 World Science Fiction Convention and the 2014 North American Science Fiction Convention. Ballots and instructions are here. Both require you to be a member (either attending or supporting) of this year’s Worldcon, and both involve an additional fee, which buys you a membership in whichever site wins.
The Worldcon bid campaign sites are:
And the NASFiC sites:
Mail-in ballots must be received– not postmarked– by August 18, 2013. Ballots may be cast in person at Worldcon as well.
Confluence covers
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 8, 2013 | No Comments
In this edition Shawn covers carrying a backpack for a convention.
Florida Supercon news.
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 6, 2013 | No Comments
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It’s been a jam packed week since we sent out our last update email! In the last few days we’ve confirmed that Chandler Riggs, star of The Walking Dead will be appearing at Florida Supercon on Saturday, July 6th! Chandler stars as Carl Grimes on The Walking Dead and joins several other cast members at FSC this year, inclLaurie Holden (Andrea), Theodus Crane (Big Tiny), Travis Love (Shumpert “The Bowman”) and Addy Miller (Summer the Zombie Girl).
 In addition to Chandler, we’ve also confirmed:
Rags Morales: Artist of Action Comics, Identity Crisis Hal Rayle: Star of Transformers, GI Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Michael Kingston: Creator of Headlocked Riddle: Cosplay Guest
Kiki Kannon: Cosplay Guest Read more |
20 convention dates added!
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 5, 2013 | No Comments
July 2nd, 2013
Image Comics Expo San Francisco, CA
July 20th-21st, 2013
Comic Book Show Jacksonville, FL
July 26th-28th, 2013
Steel City ConMonroeville, PA
Sept 28th-29th, 2013
MICE Cambridge, MA
Aug 4th, 2013
Charlotte Comic Charlotte, NC
Aug 23rd-25th, 2013
Tampa Bay Comic Con Tampa, FL
Sept 26th-27th, 2013
Days of The Dead Los Angeles, CA
March 14th-16th, 2014
A and G Cincinnati, OH
April 4th-6th, 2014
Shutocon Lansing, MI
Willycon Wayne, NE
Anime Detour Bloomington, MN
April 11th-13th, 2014
Conglomeration Louisville, KY
Anime St. Louis St. Louis, IL
Furry Connection Novi, MI
Space Columbus, OH
April 18th-20th, 2014
Fan Expo Canada Vancouver, ON
April 25th-27th, 2014
No Brand Con Eau Claire, WI
LA SCifi Port Allen, LA
Ravencon Richmond, VA
Windy City Pulp & Paper Lombard, IL
Conventions Next Weekend May 9th-13th, 2013
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 5, 2013 | No Comments
May 9th-13th, 2013
ANS Comic La Plata, MD
Bam-con Pittsfield, MA
Bellecon Jacksonville, FL
Brickfair Manchester, NH
Comic Book ConnSt Augustine, FL
Faerie FestDarlington, MD
Hickorycon Hickory, NC
Leprecon Tempe, AZ
Misti-con Laconia, NH
Nashville Comic Nashville, TN
Port City Pop Con Wilmington, NC
Saltfest Salt Lake City, UT
Toronto Comics Arts Toronto, ON
Toy And Hobby Show Raleigh, NC
Watch City Festival Waltham, MA
Confluence 2013 cancelled
By Petrea Mitchell| May 4, 2013 | No Comments
Confluence has been forced to cancel for this year after its hotel informed it that it would be closing four days before the convention, and Confluence was unable to find a new location at short notice. Refunds are available; see the Confluence Web site for contact information.
The convention organizers are confident it will be back in 2014.
2013 HARVEY NOMINATION BALLOTS DEADLINE APPROACHING!
By Shawn Scott Smith| May 4, 2013 | No Comments
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Lucy Huntzinger selected as Corflu GoH
By Petrea Mitchell| May 4, 2013 | No Comments
Corflu isn’t able to bring you its customary online stream this year, so here is the result of its Guest of Honor selection, which was performed in the traditional manner of pulling a random name from a hat: Lucy Huntzinger, the last remaining member of the trio who originally dreamed Corflu up.
It’s an especially appropriate selection, as Corflu celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. So appropriate, in fact, that Huntzinger’s first act as GoH was to examine the hat to see if had been stuffed with extra copies of her name. Not at all, it was pure good luck!
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