Conventions this Weekend July 15th-18th, 2010
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 11, 2010 | Comments Off
July 15th-18th, 2010
Infinitus Orlando, FL
Transformers Con Toronto, ON
Mechacon New Orleans, LA
Yasumicon Miami, FL
Creation Twilight Boston, MA
Ai-kon Winnipeg, MB
Ikasucon Ft. Wayne, IN
GarasunoshiconPerrysburgh, OH
California Extreme Santa Clara, CA
Vidcon St. Petersburg, FL
Slapsticon Arlington, VA
Otakucon Spokane, WA
Journey To Where Austin, TX
Polaris Toronto, ON
Natsuecon St. Louis, MO
Camp Necon Bristol, RI
Dark Shadows Burbank, CA
New conventions in the Calendar
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 10, 2010 | Comments Off
Sept 4-5th, 2010
SF Zine Fest San Fransico, CA
Oct 2nd, 2010
Madison Zine Fest Madison, WI
Oct 29th-31st, 2010
OKlacon Watonga, OK
March 9th-12th, 2011
Film Fest Williamsburg, VA
March 16th-20th, 2011
IAFA Orlando, FL
March 25th-27th, 2011
Steampunk Exhib Santa Clara, CA
June 24th-26th, 2011
Trek Expo Tulsa, OK
July 1st-3rd, 2011
Inconjunction Indianapolis, IN
Fan Film Saturday: Gandalf World Cup.
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 10, 2010 | Comments Off
Gandalf Goes to the World Cup. I’m sure many of you have already seen this but It would be awful if I didn’t post it here.
Final Winner
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 10, 2010 | Comments Off
Our final winner is Joshua Gray of NH. If you didn’t win a copy this week head over to Baen Books and buy yourself one.
COMIC BOOK LITERACY” TO SCREEN AT THE 2010 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Documentary about comics and reading to be a part of one of the world’s largest comic book conventions
SAN DIEGO, CA – The independent documentary film “Comic Book Literacy” will screen Friday July 23rd at 4:30 PM as a part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. The festival happens during the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International and takes place in Marriott Hall in the Marriott Hotel and Marina next to the San Diego Convention Center.
The film explores concepts relating to the comic book medium and the relationship it has with education and literacy. Comic book legends like Art Spiegelman, Jim Salicrup, Joe Quesada, Paul Dini, Scott McCloud and many others appear in the film and discuss the misunderstood medium and the many positive ways it has affected its readership.
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13th and 14th winners
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Our 13th winner is Mike G of PA and our 14th winner is Robert Kaufman of NC. One more to give away. Remember to enter the contest here
NYCC announces guests
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Comics Are “Heart and Soul” of Convention!
Norwalk, CT, July 9, 2010: New York Comic Con (NYCC) has today announced its first major round of comic guest appearances at this year’s show which will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, October 8 – 10, 2010. Convention officials note that while the final NYCC guest list will span the pop culture universe, including authors, writers, film actors and directors, by far the largest contingent of guest appearances will be from the world of comics. A few of the many guests who have been revealed in today’s announcement include: Adam Hughes, Steve McNiven, Steve Epting, Bob Layton and Greg Pak. Organizers note that Adam Hughes was also a guest at NYCC in 2008. Hughes has drawn for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and many other companies, and he has also done work for Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. He is currently working on many projects, including a hardcover collection of his work for DC Comics.
In separate announcements, NYCC organizers have revealed that Stan Lee will be this year’s “Spotlight” Guest of Honor at New York Comic Con and John Romita and John Romita, Jr. will be appearing together as Keystone Guests of Honor at the show.
Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention, is pleased to announce the following additions to the guest list:
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
· Bill Cardille, known to many Pittsburghers as Chilly Billy, will appear on Saturday, September 18 from noon to 4 PM. Mr. Cardille is a veteran broadcast icon who appeared in Night of the Living Dead and currently hosts a radio program on WJAS. He is best known as the host of Chiller Theater, which aired from 1963 to 1983.
· Actress and artist Kyra Schon, who played trowel-wielding child zombie Karen Cooper in Night of the Living Dead, will appear all weekend.
· Leonard Lies, the “Machete Zombie” from Dawn of the Dead, will appear on Saturday and Sunday.
Horror Realm
September 17-19, 2010
Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South
info@horrorrealmcon.com
www.horrorrealmcon.com
10th, 11th, & 12th winners
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Our 10th winner is Paul Pomykala of Il. Our 11th winner is John Chapin of TN. Our 12th Winner is Wyman Cooke of AL. They will be enjoying their new Honor Harrington book Mission of Honor by David Weber, how about you? Remember to enter the contest here
New Cons in the calendar
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Oct 22nd-24th, 2010
Fandom FL Pensacola,FL
Katahdicon Millinocket, ME
Oct 29th-31st, 2010
Magna Next East Brunswick, NJ
Oni-con Houston, TX
Nov 20th-21st, 2010
SuperMega Fest Boston, MA
June 30th- July 3rd, 2011
CONvergence Bloomington, MN
MINORI CHIHARA GUEST OF HONOR AT NYAF
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 8, 2010 | Comments Off
Japanese Seiyuu And Singer To Appear At New York Anime Festival
Norwalk, CT, July 8, 2010: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) and Bandai Entertainment, Inc. (BEI) today announced that prolific Japanese voice actress and singer Minori Chihara will be appearing at the 2010 New York Anime Festival as a Guest of Honor. The New York Anime Festival, an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention, will take place October 8-10, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan. It is created by and co-located with the New York Comic Con. NYAF has already announced Japanese bands VAMPS and Puffy AmiYumi will appear as guests, and comics legends Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., and John Romita, Jr. will headline the New York Comic Con. Ms. Chihara is most well-known as the voice of Yuki Nagato in the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya franchise. Her appearance at NYAF will include panel sessions, autograph signings, a concert, and an introduction to the new film The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Tickets On Sale, Hotel Discounts Available for the 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con!
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 8, 2010 | Comments Off
Baltimore, Maryland – July 8, 2010 – Tickets for the Baltimore Comic-Con, to be held on August 28 and August 29, 2010 at the Baltimore Convention Center, are now on sale! Many have been asking, and we’re pleased to now be able to offer the opportunity to purchase your tickets! To do so on-line, please follow http://www.ticketmaster.com/Baltimore-Convention-Center-tickets-Baltimore/venue/172201 to purchase your Two-Day, Saturday, or Sunday passes. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Cards, Comics & Collectibles of Reisterstown, MD (100A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD 21136), or at any show or convention at which Cards, Comics & Collectibles is exhibiting. As with years past, we encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of the show so as not to have to wait in the ticket line.
“We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when tickets would be on sale this year,” said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Everyone can now solidify their travel plans, and be sure to take advantage of the discounts that the hotels around the Baltimore Convention Center are offering — just follow the About > Hotels link off of our main webpage for details!”
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Facts con
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F.A.C.T.S. Convention Announces Adrien Loch
Official Press Release,
For Immediate Release,
Gent, Belgium, July 8, 2010
F.A.C.T.S is proud to announce European artist Adrien Floch.
After the previous announcements of artists Frank Cho (USA), Dave Gibbons(UK), famed cartoonist Lectrr (BE), Brandon Peterson (USA), fantasy-artist Anne Stokes (UK) and actress Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3) to our 20th anniversary show in Gent, Belgium, we are now pleased to introduce European artist Adrien Floch.
Adrien Floch reached the international market when French publisher Soleil teamed up with USA-based Marvel Comics, to translate and distribute French titles like the beloved YTHAQ-series, in which a cruise-ship crashes and three heroes are battling the unusual inhabitants of this unchartered planet. Floch is renowned for his detailed work on the planet itself, since Ythaq (plants and animals) is as much a main persona in these stories as are the sexy Granite and Callista!
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9th winner
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 8, 2010 | Comments Off
Our 9th winner is Michael Dalton of Tn. He will be enjoying the new Honor Harrington book Mission of Honor by David Weber, how about you? Remember to enter the contest here Were about halfway done, but still chances for you to win.
Honor Harrington week continues.
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 8, 2010 | Comments Off
Instead of Cosplay Thursday I want to point everyone towards this fan group based on the Honor Harrington series. The Royal Manticoran Navy is a group much like Starfleet and the 501st united by their love of a series. Check em out if you are into the Honor Harrington series. You’ll probably find some people you like.
CONvergence Videos.
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 7, 2010 | Comments Off
Just because I missed the best convention ever this weekend, doesn’t mean I can’t participate by posting videos of the fun.
Opening Ceremonies video.
The always great Iron Artist
Paul Cornell Q and A
Jesus Battle
Baron Dave has some costumes,
Nycc news.
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 7, 2010 | Comments Off
Tickets, Special Access, Autographs, and Much More are Included in Unique Combinations!
Norwalk, CT, July 7, 2010: Officials at New York Comic Con (NYCC) and New York Anime Festival (NYAF) have today revealed their Special Ticket Packages which will go on sale via the NYCC and NYAF websites beginning July 15, 2010. General tickets to both conventions are available now and provide attendees access to the show floor, panels, screenings, autographing, and guests; however, for fans wanting additional perks, earlier access, or guaranteed seats, NYCC’s and NYAF’s special packages offer an array of opportunities to purchase tickets with added benefits to both shows. Ranging from general packages which supply convenience for fans who seek easy access, to reserved seating for NYAF’s Saturday Night concert, to a Stan Lee Dream Package which supplies exclusive merchandise and a meet-and-greet with Stan Lee, the NYCC and NYAF Special Ticket Packages are designed to serve a wide variety of needs for fans wishing to get more from the cons.
As previously announced, New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival will be co-located this year and will take place October 8-10, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan. Guests include comics legends Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., and John Romita, Jr. and Japanese bands Puffy AmiYumi and VAMPS.
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7th and 8th winners
By Shawn Scott Smith| July 7, 2010 | Comments Off
Our 7th winner is Jordan Cagampang of Seattle. Our 8th winner is Michael Taylor from California. They will be enjoying their new Honor Harrington book Mission of Honor by David Weber, how about you? Remember to enter the contest here Were about halfway done, but still chances for you to win.
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