C2E2 WELCOMES NEW COMICS PUBLISHERS TO ANNUAL POP CULTURE EVENT
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 29, 2013 | Comments Off
Norwalk, CT, March 26, 2013: Officials at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) have announced that there will be many new and fresh faces at the annual pop culture extravaganza this year. Several notable comics publishers will be exhibiting at the show for the first time. They will be joining other leading publishers, such as Marvel and DC Entertainment, who have helped to make C2E2 the preeminent pop culture event in the Midwest since its debut in 2010. Officials are projecting that exhibitor space at C2E2 will be approximately 25 percent larger than last year! A few of the creative and innovative new companies on hand this year will be Action Lab Entertainment, Athleta Comics and Lion Forge Comics. In addition, Reload Comics and 2000 AD/Rebellion will be at C2E2 for the first time promoting their widely popular properties and titles.
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Days of the Dead LA
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 28, 2013 | Comments Off
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The Doctor, the TARDIS, Star Trek : Renegades into Texas
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 27, 2013 | Comments Off
My Houston Hometown Comic Con – Jason David Frank, Power Rangers
Houston, Texas (PRWEB) March 15, 2013 For fans celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “Dr. Who”, the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers, and all things Pop Culture, Houston, Texas is the destination of choice for the summer “Geek Festival” on August 2-4. Space City Con 2013 includes 24 hour programming for 3 days, exapnded to two adjoining hotels, with vendors, comics, artists, authors, media guests, gaming & video-gaming, cosplay, a Masquerade competition, martial arts demonstrations, a Klingon Makeover for Charity, theRobotech 2013 Convention Tour, and fun for kids of all ages to enjoy. Sylvester McCoy, beloved for his role as the 7th Doctor, and also for his quirky Radagast the Brown wizard in the international blockbuster, Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, will be joining a gathering of 5 Power Rangers: Jason David Frank (Green), Steve Cardenas (Red), Catherine Sutherland (Pink), Blake Foster (Blue Turbo), and Karan Ashley (Yellow), a native Texan like JDF. Read more
ANIME BLAST CHATTANOOGA ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GUESTS
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 27, 2013 | Comments Off
Press Release:
CHATTANOOGA, TN – March 26, 2013 – Anime Blast Chattanooga is pleased to
present its first round of guest announcements. Attendees will be joined by voice
and on-camera actress Cherami Leigh, musical guest Project: Leviathan, and Greg
Wicker aka Greggo’s Game Shows.
Anime Blast Chattanooga will be held Nov. 8-10, 2013 at the Chattanooga
Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN. Pre-registration for the weekend
is $25 till May 1st, $30 after May 1st, with VIP packages available for $50.
Details on the VIP package, as well as the registration form, can be found
at www.animeblastchattanooga.com . Read more
Shawn Marshall previews Wondercon panels
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 26, 2013 | Comments Off
10 more cons added, mostly in FL.
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 24, 2013 | Comments Off
April 14th, 2013
Atlanta South ComicMcDonough, GA
April 21st, 2013
Atlanta Comic ConAtlanta, GA
May 26th, 2013
Marietta ComicMarietta, GA
June 7th-9th, 2013
Fatality Fest West Palm Beach, FL
ScifestSan Antonio, TX
June 14th-16th, 2013
Eyecon ZombieAtlanta, GA
June 29th-30th, 2013
Ocala Comic Ocala, FL
Aug 3rd-5th, 2013
Fanboy ExpoTampa, FL
Sept 13th-15th, 2013
Fatality Fest Billings, MT
Nov 1st-3rd, 2013
Eyecon Vampire DiariesAtlanta, GA
Conventions next weekend 3/29-3/31, 2013
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 24, 2013 | Comments Off
March 29th-31st, 2013
American Music & Pop Culture Expo Hershey, PA
Anime Matsuri Woodlands, TX
Anomalycon Denver, CO
Boston Underground Film Boston, MA
Conbust Northhampton, MA
Frolicon Atlanta, GA
Full Moon Horror Nashville, TN
Marcon Columbus, OH
Minicon 48 Minneapolis, MN
MTAC Nashville, TN
Norwescon Seattle, WA
Sakuracon Seattle, WA
Steampunk Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA
Wondercon Anaheim, CA
Heroescon guests updates.
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 23, 2013 | Comments Off
Updated Heroescon guest list from their newsletter.
KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY – Artist: X-Treme X-Men, X-23, Captain Canuck
RICK BURCHETT – Artist: Batman Adventures, Superman Adventures,
JIM CALAFIORE – Artist: Aquaman, Exiles, Gotham Underground, Leaving Megalopolis
BRIAN CLEVINGER – Writer: Atomic Robo, 8-Bit Theater SCOTT WEGENER – Artist: Atomic Robo, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Cow Read more
CONvergence newsletter.
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 23, 2013 | Comments Off
CONvergence 2013
CONvergence needs you!
Looking for a few good volunteers: ushers for Main Stage, move in and out help, elevator operators, badgers, nerf herders and so much more.
We have lots of perks for our volunteers: T-shirts, volunteers den, massages, and the Volunteer Party!
Please contact volunteers@convergence-con.org and sign up today.
Hotel Update
We’ve experienced unfortunate delays processing room requests with the DoubleTree, so nothing has gone out to anyone yet. The major delay has been the hotel, who needed to place a new reservationist. They now have one now, so we should start processing requests within the next week. We are glad the delay is finally over and hope to finish by the end of April!
In the next few weeks, those with DoubleTree requests will receive a confirmation email from the DoubleTree for your actual room reservation. Once you receive that confirmation, please contact the DoubleTree and guarantee your room.
- If you don’t guarantee your room, your reservation may be cancelled without notice.
- You can guarantee your room via credit card and nothing will be charged to your credit card until you check out.
- If you use a debit card, the hotel will pre-authorize the amount of your stay when you check in, and those funds will not be available to you. This is standard hotel procedure.
- If you guarantee the room via credit or debit card, and abandon your reservation without calling to cancel, the hotel will charge the first night’s stay. This is also their standard. Read more
Hugo announcement at Norwescon, Eastercon, Marcon, Minicon
By Petrea Mitchell| March 23, 2013 | Comments Off
The Hugo Award nominees will be announced in a joint ceremony on Saturday, March 30th, at 3pm Central Time (8pm UTC). The announcement will take place at these conventions:
- Norwescon, Seatac, WA (1pm local)
- Minicon, Bloomington, MN (3pm local)
- Marcon, Columbus, OH (4pm local)
- Eastercon, Bradford, UK (8pm local)
It appears there will be no video feed this year, but there will be simultaneous announcements on the LoneStarCon 3 Facebook page and Twitter feed.
LoneStarCon 3 also notes that this year saw a new record for the number of Hugo nominating ballots cast. See the full press release for further details.
Pop culture expo set to debut Easter Weekend in Hershey, PA
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 22, 2013 | Comments Off
HERSHEY, Pa – Television stars, movie stars, antiques, collectibles and Elvis are just some of the attractions expected to be seen at the American Music & Pop Culture Expo.
Momocon recap.
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 21, 2013 | Comments Off
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Adrian Paul, more added to Dragoncon
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 21, 2013 | Comments Off
All from the Dragoncon website
Announced: 03/20/2013
Cinda Williams Chima
Cinda Williams Chima has written two best-selling YA fantasy series: The Heir Chronicles (The Warrior Heir, The Wizard Heir, The Dragon Heir, The Enchanter Heir) with another forthcoming; and the Seven Realms series (The Demon King, The Exiled Queen, The Gray Wolf Throne, The Crimson Crown).
Announced: 03/14/2013
The League of S.T.E.A.M.
The League of S.T.E.A.M. (Steampunk Ghostbusters and Monster Hunters)
Entertaining in the style of a traveling Victorian vaudeville show, this group of innovative artists dazzles audiences with an interactive show performing with fantastical technology, live demonstrations and theatrical trickery. Featuring amazing steampunk gadgets & monsters!
Announced: 03/12/2013
Dean Motter
Dean Motter, artist/writer/designer, relaunched his seminal creation, Mister X in 2009. In recent years he’s written Wolverine, The Spirit, and the ‘film-noir’ graphic novel, Batman: Nine Lives. He is also known for his graphic novel The Prisoner, and is currently illustrating The Book Hitler Didn’t Want You To Read.
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Gallifrey officially Sold out for 2014
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 21, 2013 | Comments Off
Still 11 months till the next Gallifrey One but if you havent registered yet, I’m sorry to report the 2014 convention has already sold out. For those going have fun!
Wizard Philly
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 20, 2013 | Comments Off
Nathan Fillion, Stan Lee, Summer Glau, WWE® Superstars John Cena® And Daniel Bryan® Among Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2
Pop Culture Festival At Pa. Convention Center Also To Feature ‘The Walking Dead’ Stars Michael Rooker and Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Superstar Comics Creators
NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2013 – “Castle” Star Nathan Fillion, fellow “Serenity” and Firefly headliner Summer Glau, Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee and WWE® Superstars John Cena® and Daniel Bryan®are at the top of a standout roster of celebrity guests scheduled to appear at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is the third in the 2013 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.
Fillion and Lee will appear on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2; Cena is scheduled for Thursday, May 30; and Bryan will be on site on Saturday, June 1 only. Other standout celebrities attending include William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), “The Walking Dead” duo of Michael Rooker and Norman Reedus, Adam Baldwin (“Serenity,” Firefly), Jewel Staite (“Serenity,” Firefly),Manu Bennett (“Arrow,” The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) and many others.
Additionally, all full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 comic, available only at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con.
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19 conventions added!
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 19, 2013 | Comments Off
June 1st, 2013
Ephemerafest Lexington, KY
June 14th-16th, 2013
Ani Megacon Las Vegas, NV
July 12th-14th, 2013
Natsucon Collinsville, IL
July 25th-27th, 2013
qep’a'”Philadelphia, PA
Aug 9th-11th, 2013
Animethon Edmonton, AB
Glitchcon Bentonville, AR
MatsuriconColumbus, OH
Aug 29th-Sept 2nd, 2013
Pax Prime Seattle, WA
Sept 6th-8th, 2013
Midoricon West Portmouth, OH
Sept 21st-22nd, 2013
Mothman Fest Point Pleasant, WV
Erie Anime Erie, PA
Sept 27th-29th, 2013
Chicago Horror Film Fest Chicago, IL
Oct 4th-6th, 2013
Ochibacon Oshawa, ON
Vcon Vancouver, BC
Oct 26th-27th, 2013
Comic Book City Con Greensboro, NC
March 15th-16th, 2014
Lexington Comic Con Lexington, KY
July 18th-20th, 2014
San Japan San Antonio, TX
July 31st-Aug 2nd, 2015
San Japan San Antonio, TX
New Virtual Artist Alley Member: The Geekerie
By Shawn Scott Smith| March 18, 2013 | Comments Off
Welcome to new Virtual Artist Alley member and con-news sponsor The Geekerie.
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Smofcon 31 now online
By Petrea Mitchell| March 18, 2013 | Comments Off
Smofcon, the travelling convention for con-runners, will be held held December 6-8 in Toronto this year. Its Web site is now live here. This year’s theme is “Learning From the Past, Looking to the Future”. Memberships are currently CA$50 (approximately US$49).
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