18 dates added.
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 19, 2012 | Comments Off
Aug 24th-26th, 2012
Cos and Effect Vancouver, BC
Aug 30th-Sept 2nd, 2012
Tacticon Denver, Co
Sept 7th-9th, 2012
Midoricon Cambridge, OH
No Mich Anime Traverse City, MI
Horrorhound Indianapolis, IN
Sept 13th=16th, 2012
Royal Flush Brooklyn, NY
Ruronikon Edingburgh, TX
Sept 21st-23rd, 2012
Roccon Rochester, NY
Sept 28th-30th, 2012
Rincon Tuscon, AZ
Kitsycon Medina, OH
Las Vegas Comic Expo Las Vegas, NV
Oct 5th-7th, 2012
Fear Fete Baton Rogue, LA
WV POP Morgantown, WV
Oct 18th-20th, 2012
Thriller Chiller Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 26th-28th, 2012
Fandom Pensacola, FL
Aug 9th-11th, 2013
Cos and Effect Vancouver, BC
Aug 8th-10th, 2014
Cos and Effect Vancouver, BC
Aug 7th-9th, 2015
Cos and Effect Vancouver, BC
Conventions this Weekend Aug 23rd-26th, 2012
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 19, 2012 | Comments Off
Aug 23rd-26th, 2012
Bubonicon Alberquerqe, NM
Camp Feral Algonquin Park, ON
Creation SupernaturalVancouver, BC
Creation Twilight San Antonio, TX
Fan Expo Canada Toronto, ON
MatsuriconColumbus, OH
Retcon Long Island, NY
Star Wars Celebration 6 Orlando, FL
Actor/Comedian Phil LaMarr to Host the 2012 Harvey Awards
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 17, 2012 | Comments Off
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| Phil LaMarr |
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 16, 2012 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce that actor and comedian Phil LaMarr will host this year’s Harvey Awards banquet and ceremony, taking place on the evening of Saturday, September 8, 2012. The Baltimore Comic-Con, which will be taking place September 8-9 at the Baltimore Convention Center, has been the home of the Harvey Awards since 2006.
Phil LaMarr is best known as a cast member of Fox’s MADtv, a sketch comedy show based on characters and situations from MAD magazine, which was found in 1952 by Editor Harvey Kurtzman (namesake of the Harvey Awards) and Publisher William Gaines. The show first aired in 1995 and ran for 14 seasons, of which LaMarr was a cast member for 5 seasons (1995-2000).
In addition to his comedic acting, LaMarr is also an accomplished voice actor for such renowned shows as Futurama, Kaijudo, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Static Shock, Evil con Carne, Samurai Jack and Justice League Unlimited, as well as recurring roles on King of the Hill, Family Guy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Young Justice and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron.
As a lifeling comics reader, LaMarr says: “I’m excited and honored to be a part of the Harvey Awards this year, and I am looking forward to meeting many of the people I spend every Wednesday afternoon with.”
US Premiere of “Blood and Bone China” at Horror Realm Convention
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 17, 2012 | Comments Off
UK Victorian vampire film debuts at special midnight screening hosted by Gravely MacCabre of Castle Blood
Pittsburgh, PA – August 15, 2012 – Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the US premiere of “Blood and Bone China” at a special midnight screening on Saturday, September 21, 2012. The convention and screening will be held at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South hotel in Bethel Park, PA.
Wizard Austin
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 16, 2012 | Comments Off
First U.S. ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ 25-Year Reunion, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Featured At 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Patrick Stewart Leads Seven ‘TNG’ Stars, Plus Dean Cain, Anthony Michael Hall, James Marsters, Boondock Saints Trio, Dozens of Top Creators At Austin Convention Center, October 26-28
NEW YORK and AUSTIN, August 15, 2012 – Seven stars of the popular series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” will gather for their first 25-year U.S. reunion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center. All seven of the main stars are scheduled to attend, including the legendary Patrick Stewart, who portrayed the stern, determined Captain Jean-Luc Picard, commander of the USS Enterprise.
The “TNG” stars will be joined in Austin by Eliza Dushku (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer,”True Lies), WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “90210”), Anthony Michael Hall (Sixteen Candles, Weird Science), James Marsters (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Torchwood”) and the Boondock Saints trio of Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, among others.
The other “TNG” actors on board include Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker), LeVar Burton (Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn(Lieutenant Worf), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data) and Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher). The series, which ran for seven seasons from 1987 through 1994, garnered 18 daytime Emmys and was a hugely successful follow-up to the original “Star Trek” series from two decades earlier.
The lineup of superstar comic creators in Austin is also impressive, with Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Eisner winnersPaul Jenkins (“Spider-Man,” “Hulk”) and Bernie Wrightson (“Swamp Thing,” “House of Mystery”), Kaare Andrews (“Astonishing X-Men,” “Iron Man”),Humberto Ramos (“The Spectacular Spider-Man,” “Impulse”) and Mike McKone (“Avengers,” “Green Lantern”) at the top of the deep list. Read more
Magfest Guest Announcement
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 16, 2012 | Comments Off
YUZO KOSHIRO
VGM LEGEND AND FM SYNTH PIONEER COMES TO MAGFEST 11!
HOLD FOR RELEASE UNTIL AUGUST 15th, 2012, 3PM EASTERN
August 15th, 2012: For the first time in the US, the man who filled
the streets with rage, the legend who raised the act of video game
music; Yuzo Koshiro will make his long awaited appearance at MAGFest
11.
An industry legend and pioneer of the FM synthesizer, Koshiro has
long been one of the most well respected and admired video game
composers in the entire world with his incredibly energetic and dance
friendly style of music, contrasted by his grand orchestral
masterpieces, making him one of the most versatile and diverse
composers of all time.
After studying under the tutelage of Joe Hisaishi, Koshiro made his
mark as part of the JDK unit for Falcom’s groundbreaking action RPG
games, most notably Ys. From Falcom to SEGA, where he would create the
soundtracks that ultimately became his most popular; Shinobi and
Streets of Rage. In 1990, Koshiro composed the music for Enix’s
Actraiser, a soundtrack that redefined orchestral sound in a video
game, and became one of the most popular soundtracks on the Super
Nintendo. Since the creation of his family run company ANCIENT in that
same year, Yuzo Koshiro has continued to compose for video games for
close to 2 decades, with games including Shenmue, Castlevania: Potrait
of Ruin, and Etrian Odyssey.
Read more
Tampa Bay Comic Con Brings in the Walking Dead
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 15, 2012 | Comments Off
August 14th, 2012 – The Tampa Bay Comic Con will take place on October 20th-21st, 2012!
The Tampa Bay Comic Con is proud to announce that Chandler Riggs, who portrays “Carl Grimes” in AMC’s hit TV show, “The Walking Dead” will be at the convention to meet and greet fans! Season 3 of “The Walking Dead” premieres the week before the Tampa Bay Comic Con–episode 2 of season 3 will premiere the same weekend as the October 20-21 convention.
With a large selection of vendors selling comic books, action figures, cards, games, manga and Star Wars items there will be something for everyone. Demand for exhibitor tables that an entire auxiliary room will be used for additional exhibitor space. A great line-up of local writers and artists will be exhibiting their works, selling original artwork and accepting commissions. In addition, an art contest and costume contest will be held for any attendee to participate in and have the chance to win convention cash! Whether you are a collector, aspiring artist, or just want to enjoy the sights that are included in a convention filled with a hodgepodge of costumed heroes (and villains) walking around—chances are that the Tampa Bay Comic Con will make for a fun-filled day with family and friends!
Valiant Hits Baltimore Comic-Con 2012 with Panel and Exclusives!
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 15, 2012 | Comments Off
“Valiant’s return has been taking the industry by storm this year, and we couldn’t be more proud to have the company and its incredibly talented cast of creators on board for the Baltimore Comic-Con,” said show founder Marc Nathan. “Every attendee should stop by to find out for themselves why Valiant is the publisher that is winning over fans in 2012.”
Stop by the Valiant booth to pick convention exclusive items includingBloodshot #1/Archer & Armstrong #1 double-sided sketch covers and brand new Valiant t-shirts! Plus, no fan will want to miss the FREE “Future of Valiant” Preview Edition, featuring a slew of looks ahead at Valiant’s upcoming fall and winter releases!
Then, on Saturday from 2 to 3 pm, get the inside track on the next staggering events that will rock the Valiant Universe at “The Future of Valiant” panel with Robert Venditti & Cary Nord (X-O Manowar), Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), Justin Jordan (Shadowman), Executive Editor Warren Simons and Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani.
Valiant will also be rewarding fans throughout the weekend with its ultra-limited Gold Logo Edition comics. Show your support for the Valiant Universe by dressing up as your favorite Valiant character, or displaying your fandom in a new and unique way, and you might just have a shot at winning a rare X-O Manowar #1 Gold Logo Edition!
Getting Assimilated at Star Trek Las Vegas
By Shawn Marshall| August 15, 2012 | Comments Off
If you’ve followed me the last few years, you already know that Creation’s Star Trek Las Vegas (STLV) Convention in August has been one of my greatest tools to help shake the funk of those post-SDCC blues. This year was no different, as thousands of Trek fans from across the globe filled the Rio in Las Vegas. Read more
11 2013 dates added.
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 15, 2012 | Comments Off
Nov 2nd-4th, 2012
Metatopia Morristown, NJ
Dec 2nd, 2012
The Big Crafty Asheville, NC
April 11th-14th, 2013
Eaton/SFRA Riverside, CA
June 21st-23rd, 2013
Ne Filk Gaithersburg, MD
June 28th-30th, 2013
Libertycon East Ridge, TN
July 4th-7th, 2013
Supercon Miami, FL
Anime Midwest Lisle, IL
Inconjunction Indianapolis, IN
CONvergence Bloomington, MN
July 12th-14th, 2013
Ikasucon Ft. Wayne, IN
July 3rd-6th, 2014
Westercon 67 Salt Lake City, UT
Worldcon/Dragon*Con joint programming
By Petrea Mitchell| August 14, 2012 | Comments Off
It’s a dilemma for many congoers when Worldcon and Dragon*Con are on the same weekend. But this year, whichever you go to, you can sample some of the other: As Chicon puts it:
We’re delighted to announce a unique digital link-up between Chicon 7 and Dragon*con.
For the first time, Worldcon and Dragoncon will run joint programming through a two-way video link between the two conventions. Worldcon and Dragon*con attendees will also be able to sample the unique flavor of each other’s events.
See the full list of joint program items here.
Pensacola Paracon
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 13, 2012 | Comments Off
Just got the following email about this convention in Florida.
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GaymerCon boots up on Kickstarter
By Petrea Mitchell| August 13, 2012 | Comments Off
GaymerCon is an LGBT video gaming convention to be held in San Francisco, August 3-4, 2013. It’s being funded through this Kickstarter project.
The project has already raised the $25,000 needed to run the convention at all, and is aiming for a total of $60,000 by August 31st in order to bring in a celebrity guest, or rather, “Boss of Honor”.
[Hat tip: Qweerty]
Conventions this weekend 8/15-8/19, 2012
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 12, 2012 | Comments Off
Aug 15th-19th, 2012
Ani-JamFresno, CA
Ani Megacon Las Vegas, NV
Anime Revolution Vancouver, BC
Constructacon Romulus, MI
Creation Vampire DiariesParsippany, NJ
Creation StargateChicago, IL
Dum Dum Tarzana, CA
Everfree NW Seattle, WA
Gamefest Chattanooga, TN
Gencon Indianapolis, IN
Konspolsion Ft. Smith, AR
Monster Mania Cherry Hill, NJ
Motaku Kansas City, MO
Mizucon Miami, FL
Onyxcon Atlanta, GA
Picon Enfield, CT
Collectors Showcase returns to Knoxville
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 10, 2012 | Comments Off
From an email.
| Collectors Showcase Comic & Toy Con is coming back to Knoxville TN Sept 8 Special Guest Larry Mainland from THE WALKING DEAD tv’s Hottest show!Holiday Inn. 304 North Cedar Bluff Road. 10 AM-4 PM. Admission $3. A Few Dealer Tables still available. Come out and see us! www.collectors-showcase.org |
Adventurecon
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 9, 2012 | Comments Off
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Con staffer missing found?
By Petrea Mitchell| August 9, 2012 | Comments Off
Latest update: Murray has reportedly been located alive in Windsor, Ontario and is on his way home.
![[Photo: Eric Murray]](http://con-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eric-murray.jpg "eric-murray")
Eric Murray, a longtime volunteer at several conventions, has vanished and there is great concern for his well-being. He was last known to be en route to GoDaikoCon in Michigan at 7am last Thursday. Update: His last known whereabouts are now that he left work in Philadelphia at 5pm. His car is a silver-gray 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
If after 7:00 AM Thursday 2nd August 2012
• you know his wherabouts
• If you have HEARD from him
• If you have SEEN him
• Know someone who HAS seen/heard/talked to him
PLEASE CONTACT THE HAMPTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT(412) 486-0400 EXT 333
Stan Lee Autographs on Sale for the Baltimore Comic-Con!
By Shawn Scott Smith| August 8, 2012 | Comments Off
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| Stan Lee |
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 6, 2012 - Autographs are now individually available from the legendary Stan Lee at the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con! Taking place September 8-9 at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore, Stan Lee will be appearing at the show on Saturday, September 8th. While one Stan Lee autograph and one Stan Lee photograph is included with each VIP Admission and each VIP GOLD Admission, attendees can now purchase individual autographs from our website. In addition, VIP and VIP GOLD attendees can purchase additional individual autographs from Stan Lee with these autograph tickets.
In addition to Stan Lee individual autographs, General Admission tickets for Saturday, Sunday, and both days, Stan Lee VIP, and Stan Lee VIP GOLD Tickets are available at baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets.
VIP Ticket holders receive:
- 30-minute early admission on both days of the show
- One (1) item SIGNED by Stan Lee - Saturday only
- One (1) PHOTOGRAPH with Stan Lee - Saturday only
- Fast track access to for Stan’s signing line and his photo line - Saturday only
- Priority Seating at Stan’s panel on Saturday
- Stan Lee t-shirt courtesy of StylinOnline
VIP Ticket purchasers will receive details (times, places, etc.) approximately 1 week before the show.
VIP GOLD Ticket holders receive:
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