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Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Con Adds New Guests

Dec 15 |06:42

Press Release: The LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION celebrates it's milestone 35th Anniversary during 2012. Started as a monthly show in 1977, the LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION has held over 350 shows with Special Guests from Comic Books, Film, Television, Animation, as well as spotlighting a large Dealers Room full of Comic Books and Collectibles. Starting in 2005 the Convention has been staged 4-8 times a year.

The LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION has spotlighted Special Guests such as Bob Kane (Batman creator), Joe Shuster (Superman co-creator), Jack Kirby (Fantastic Four, Hulk, X-Men co-creator), Jerry Robinson (Batman Golden Age Artist), Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk co-creator), Don Heck, Jim Steranko, John Romita Jr., Todd McFarlane, Al Feldstein (Mad Magazine), Doug Wildey (co-creator of Jonny Quest), William Hanna (Hanna-Barbera); staged early preview looks at movies such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Terminator (James Cameron appearance), Spider-Man (Sam Raimi appearance), The Matrix (with Keanu Reeves and Cast/Directors), Terminator 3 (with Arnold Schwarzenegger and cast), Hellboy 2 (with Guillermo Del Toro and cast), Underworld: Evolution (with Kate Beckinsale), appearances by Directors such as Tim Burton, Joss Whedon, Roger Corman, John Woo, Zack Snyder, Robert Rodriguez, Kevin Smith, Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), and Stars such as Christian Bale, David Boreanaz, Jackie Chan, Kristen Stewart, Jessica Biel, Jet Li, Katherine Heigl, Gary Oldman, Rutger Hauer, Vin Diesel, Jessica Alba, and so many many more.

Besides the early preview look at upcoming movies (shown with 16mm film and slides back in the early years of the show), the LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION also featured Cast Reunions and Special Anniversary Presentations on Classic Television series such as The Addams Family, Batman, Dark Shadows, The Green Hornet, Lost in Space, The Munsters, Adventures of Superman, Star Trek, The Outer Limits, and many more.

The LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION is the real deal with an incredible track record serving the Comic Book Collecting community for 35 years. And all the shows featuring Special Guests like the above share an incredible feat in common, the admission price for each was only $8.00 or less! No matter how popular the Program or Special Guests are, the Convention maintains a low admission rate for both the Public and the Dealers.

The LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION spotlights these Special Guests at the JANUARY 15, 2012 show:

RON ELY starred as three iconic characters from the Comic Books and the Pulps: Doc Savage in the 1975 Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze, as Tarzan in the 1966 Tarzan TV Series, and as an alternate universe Superman in the 1988 The Adventures of Superboy TV Series.

YANCY BUTLER has credits that include starring as Sara Pezzini/Witchblade in the Witchblade Television series based on the Image Comic Book; as crimefighting robot Sgt. Eve Edison in the Mann and Machine Television series; and Movies such as John Woo's Hard Target, and Kick-Ass.

The cast of The Adventures of Superboy (1988-1992) Television series appears together for the First Time at a Convention, JOHN HAYMES NEWTON (1st season Clark Kent/Superboy), JAMES CALVERT (TJ White), TRACY ROBERTS (Darla), and ILYA SALKIND (Series Producer).

REX SMITH starred as the first screen Daredevil based on the Marvel Comic Book in the Television Movie The Trial of the Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. Rex also starred as crimefighter Jesse Mach in the Street Hawk Television series.

ROBERT DIX starred as Crewman Grey in the 1956 Science Fiction Classic Forbidden Planet, and Robert also starred in many cult horror movies such as Frankenstein's Daughter.

REGULAR ADMISSION is only $8.00, five years and under are free. Show Hours: 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. The Convention is located at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 West 32nd Street, in Los Angeles, CA (across from USC College). The Dealers Room features over one hundred tables of Comic Books, Toys, Trading Cards, DVDs, and many other Collectibles. Show Hours are 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. EARLY ADMISSION is only $12.00 and is combined with PREMIUM ADMISSION so attendees will receive a UNDERWORLD AWAKENING MOVIE T-SHIRT AND FULL SIZE POSTER! GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE give-aways might be added, so check the show website. REGULAR ADMISSION will receive an UNDERWORLD AWAKENING MINI-POSTER. Everyone receives an INFESTATION 2 ASHCAN COMIC BOOK from IDW Publishing. Check www.comicbookscifi.com for more information.

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Introducing "Brimstone and The Borderhounds" Comic Book Launching This October

Oct 08 |15:19

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010: Is Brimstone and The Borderhounds yet another comic book to hit the stands? No. What actually makes this comic different than the others? Just about everything! For starters, co-creator William Kucmierowski better known by his professional wrestling stage name “Brimstone,” has been hands on with this project since day one. “We started moving on this project in 2005 and I refused to launch the title until it was nothing but perfect!” says Brimstone. “With more line-up changes than Spinal Tap; we have finally secured our dedicated team and are full steam ahead” says co-creator and lead writer, Marcello Carnevali.

Unlike many other brands today, the creative team behind “Brimstone and the Borderhounds” is a family. Brimstone is dedicated to giving opportunity to bright young undiscovered and up and coming talent. Just like in professional wrestling, music, film, radio etc. – there are millions of hopefuls who need that chance to shine. Well, the Borderhounds team does just that. “We have been working with penciler, Sajad Shah, since the conception of the title. He has got to be one of the most talented untapped resources in the entire industry!” says Brimstone. “Shah is the definition of the phrase, ‘Diamond in the Rough.’ Today, the internet is filled with so much media that it is hard to distinguish the good st uff from the junk.” says Carnevali. Inker Allen ‘Vandal’ Chickering is certainly no newcomer to the comic book industry and has become a serious asset to the creative team. The team recently welcomed their newest addition, Thiago Castro, who has taken the reigns of colorist and lettering duties. “Castro’s take on the ‘Hounds color scheme is like a dark twisted carnival for the eyes! The entire team is excited to have him working with us!” says Brimstone. “Brimstone and The Borderhounds” offers a refreshing independent feel with a professional edge which helps this title stand out.

Mr. Pasty of, "Ain't It Cool News" recent review states, "It’s been such a long time since a series has been able to generate those kinds of feelings and its entertainment value cannot be overstated. I know it’s only issue number one and they have a long way to go, but if this was a nine inning baseball game, BRIMSTONE AND THE BORDERHOUNDS would be a first pitch home run." "The art on this book is simply fantastic. The penciling is elegant. The details are there if you look, but they aren’t overwhelming. Added to vibrant and rich color that was obviously carefully designed to convey mood and scene and reflect the storytelling, and you have amazing visuals to go support the storytelling. But really? BRIMSTONE AND THE BORDERHOUNDS is just fun. The notes of the absurd ring very true and the blend of urban horror, the post-apocalyptic world of hell and characters you know as soon as you see them blend to create one of those stories that will be quickly and quietly passed from comic reader to comic reader," says Alan M. Rogers of, "Dragon's Lair Comics" in his review of the new title. Lon Dobbs of, "Pop Stars Plus" says, "The team of Brimstone and Carnevali bring it all together to create a new and unique universe of their own that is worthy of taking a literary tour."

Plans for special guest appearances are already under way kicking off with Robb Demarest of the Syfy Channel’s, “Ghost Hunter’s International.” “Considering we share a similar audience, we feel that utilizing Robb in our story arc will garner interest with fans who are interested in life after death” says Brimstone. The Borderhounds creative team have already secured online distribution for their "green" readers, offering options including DriveThruComics.com, MyDigitalComics.com and WOWIO.com.

With an Xbox LIVE video game already in production via SGN Games, discussions for a potential animated series and plans to expand into Television and Film in the future; the “Brimstone and The Borderhounds” brand is well on its way to making serious waves and seeking out their rightful place amongst the iconic super-hero elite!

The Borderhounds team is proud to announce that they are aiming to launch their initial four part series on October 31^st, 2010. Advance copies of issue #1 can be purchased via the Official Website as well as corporate advertising and interesting perks!

** Brimstone, M.H. Carnevali and Sajad Shah will be signing LIVE at BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC (located at 1260 Old Country Road, Westbury NY 11590) on October 30th, 2010 for a Pre-Launch Signing Party. The event is open to the general public who is encouraged to pick-up a copy of the comic book ($5.00), meet and greet with the creators and have their book signed for FREE. Meet and greet will take place between 2pm - 7pm (EST).

For more information about the Borderhounds brand please visit the Official Website at http://www.theborderhounds.com/ or any of our homes on social media. All members of the creative team are available for media interviews and appearances. Please contact Kim Crockett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for appearances. Media Inquiries or ADVANCE DIGITAL COPY FOR REVIEWS please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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New Priest Traier Released!

Sep 11 |08:17

The full official trailer for the 2011 film The Priest was recently released. The film is based on a Korean manhwa by Hyung Min-woo and will star Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Lily Collins, Steven Moyer, Brad Dourif and Christopher Plummer. The Priest is slated for release in May 2011.

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