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ShiftyLook Announces London MCM EXPO Schedule

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 GM
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Press Release: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7832), announced today a fun-filled weekend of special events to occur during the upcoming MCM Expo London Comic Con (held from 25 to 27 May 2012 at ExCeL), including appearances by ShiftyLook writers and artists Ben McCool, Dean Haspiel, Matt Moylan, Dax Gordine and Jim Zub. There will also be a special appearance by comics legend Marv Wolfman, who will personally announce a new title he will be creating at the ShiftyLook Webcomics panel. ShiftyLook can be accessed at SHIFTYLOOK.com.

“MCM has the pulse of pop culture fandom in the UK, so we knew we had to go to London,” said Rob Pereyda, Producer & Editor-in-Chief of ShiftyLook. “We hope that fans in the UK have a chance to enjoy our wide range of events, including everything from autograph sessions, panel discussions and game tournaments, to our unbelievable Saturday night Chat Show Spectacular! Our events at MCM will be a can't miss for fans of video games and comics alike.”

Schedule of events is as follows, subject to change:

(Free registration for priority tickets for the Chat Show Spectacular, sketches from Dean Haspiel or Dax Gordine and the Dig Dug tournament is available on the ShiftyLook MCM page: http://shiftylook.com/news/shiftylook-at-london-mcm-expo-the-full-schedule/ )

25 MAY 2012 (FRI):


MEET SHIFTYLOOK: Kick-off MCM Expo in style and meet ShiftyLook artists, writers, and staff, including Matt Moylan (Bravoman), Dax Gordine (Bravoman), Jim Zub (Wonder Momo), Ben McCool (Dirk Davies), Dean Haspiel (Dirk Davies), Marv Wolfman (SECRET TITLE TO BE ANNOUNCED AT MCM EXPO), and Rob Pereyda (Editor-in-Chief). This is your chance to get the down low on all the weekend's festivities! (4:00PM to 4:30PM, GameSpot Stage)

26 MAY 2012 (SAT):

BRAVOMAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from Bravoman writer Matt Moylan and artist Dax Gordine. Limited number of free sketches available to people who pre-registered for a sketch on SHIFTYLOOK.com. Free Bravoman t-shirts while supplies last! (11:30AM to 12:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

DIRK DAVIES AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from The Five-Dimensional Adventures of Dirk Davies writer Ben McCool and artist Dean Haspiel. Limited number of free sketches available to people who pre-registered for a sketch on SHIFTYLOOK.com. (11:30AM to 12:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

SHIFTYLOOK WEBCOMICS: BRAVOMAN, DIRK DAVIES & MORE!: Namco Bandai Games is re- imagining coin-op classics and needs your help! Join Bravoman writer-artist team Matt Moylan & Dax Gordine, The Five-Dimensional Adventures of Dirk Davies writer-artist team Ben McCool & Dean Haspiel, and Wonder Momo co-writer & Ace Kid writer Jim Zub as they show off their hot webcomics titles. Featuring a special appearance by comics legend Marv Wolfman as he personally announces a brand-new webcomic re-imagining a NAMCO arcade favorite! Moderated by ShiftyLook Editor-in-Chief Rob Pereyda. Free Bravoman t-shirts while supplies last! (2:00PM to 3:00PM, Stage B)

SECRET TITLE AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from comics legend Marv Wolfman hot on the announcement of a brand-new webcomic just announced at MCM Expo! (3:30PM to 4:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

WONDER MOMO / ACE KID AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from Wonder Momo co- writer / Ace Kid writer Jim Zub. (4:30PM to 5:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)


SHIFTYLOOK CHAT SHOW SPECTACULAR!: ShiftyLook's Cory Casoni hosts an action-packed chat show featuring stand-up comedy, thrilling guests, and live music! Guests include Dirk Davies team Ben McCool (Choker, PIGS) & Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Bored to Death), designer extraordinaire Gavin “JamFactory” Strange (Senior Designer, Aardman Animations), and Bristol-based “gaijin” rock band Area 11 (Blackline). Special live Rob's Corner segment by ShiftyLook Editor-in-Chief Rob Pereyda. Free priority tickets available on SHIFTYLOOK.com and free rush standby space available day-of-show as well. Since this event is off the main show floor, please remember to bring your weekend or Saturday MCM Expo ticket with you!
(Doors: 7:00PM, Event: 8:00PM to 9:30PM, Crowne Plaza Hotel London Docklands, West Suite)

27 MAY 2012 (SUN):

SECRET TITLE / WONDER MOMO / ACE KID AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from comics legend Marv Wolfman hot on the announcement of a brand-new webcomic just announced at MCM as well as Wonder Momo co-writer / Ace Kid writer Jim Zub. (11:30AM to 12:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

DIRK DAVIES AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from The Five-Dimensional Adventures of Dirk Davies writer Ben McCool and artist Dean Haspiel. Limited number of free sketches available to people who pre-registered for a sketch on SHIFTYLOOK.com. (12:30PM to 1:30PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

DIG DUG TOURNAMENT, CELEBRITY STYLE!: ShiftyLook & GameSpot folks get paired with fans in a Dig Dug fight to the finish for a fantastic prize (the winning fan gets the prize!) – do you have what it takes to tangle? Pre-register for the tournament on SHIFTYLOOK.com. (2:00PM to 3:30PM, GameSpot Stage)


BRAVOMAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION: Snag a free autograph from Bravoman writer Matt Moylan and artist Dax Gordine. Limited number of free sketches available to people who pre-registered for a sketch on SHIFTYLOOK.com. Free Bravoman t-shirts while supplies last! (4:00PM to 5:00PM, Comic Village Autograph Area)

(Free registration for priority tickets for the Chat Show Spectacular, sketches from Dean Haspiel or Dax Gordine and the Dig Dug tournament is available on the ShiftyLook MCM page: http://shiftylook.com/news/shiftylook-at-london-mcm-expo-the-full-schedule/ )

ShiftyLook is available worldwide in English, free of charge, through web browsers for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, and through free RSS feeds. Participation in the ShiftyLook community is exclusively through BANDAI NAMCO ID, the NAMCO BANDAI Group's official user ID system, which is available worldwide. BANDAI NAMCO ID is not required to interact with the official ShiftyLook Twitter account (@ShiftyLook) or Facebook Page (fb.com/ShiftyLook).

NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., a part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive contents – including all major video game consoles, amusement machines (arcade products) and network platforms such as mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTOTM, NARUTO SHIPPUDENTM, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/english/.
 
 

Attack the Block Comes to Kapow!

Thursday, 31 March 2011 GM

AttackoftheBlock_latestJoin writer and director of Attack the Block Joe Cornish and members of the cast as he shows you some exclusive footage from this sci-fi action adventure scheduled for nationwide release on 11th May. Attack the Block follows a group of teenagers in South London, desperately trying to protect their block from alien invasion. It’s inner city vs. outer space!



AttackoftheBlock_PosterTrainee nurse Sam (Jodie Whittaker) is walking alone through the dark streets of South London when a gang of youths surround her and rob her, but she is saved when something falls from the sky. A meteor impacts with a nearby parked car and Sam flees, just before the gang is attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chases the creature and kills it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory. But the adventure is not over. The alien attacks have only just begun...

Comedian, director, TV and radio presenter Joe Cornish, who along with comedy partner Adam Buxton formed the comedy duo Adam and Joe, and made appearances in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead will be taking part in this a Q&A with members of Attack the Block cast.

IGN and Attack the Block are working together to create a lounge, where all attendees at Kapow! will be able to enjoy watching exclusive clips and movie trailers from Optimum Releasing.

Other events at Kapow include Jonathan Ross’ Comic Fans vs. Comic Pros Game Show, An Audience with Mark Gatiss and two Guinness World Record attempts in addition to a scheduled packed with film, TV and comic panels. The full timetable of panels and events running at Kapow! will be published at the end of March.

TICKETS FOR KAPOW! CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. NO TICKET SALES ON THE DOOR

Like the Attack the Block Facebook page for exclusive content and weekly giveaways!? www.facebook.com/attacktheblock

Press Release for March 30th, 2011

 

Kapow! Ready To Set Records

Tuesday, 22 March 2011 GM

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As the excitement and buzz for Kapow! continues to build, it is announced that not one, but two, Guinness World Records™ will be attempted at the event. Taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington over the weekend of 9th & 10th April this is one event that will leave all attendees counting down the days to Kapow! 2012. Tickets for Kapow are only available in advance, and can’t be purchased on the door www.kapowcomiccon.com

Mark Millar and Leinil Yu have kindly given Kapow! permission to use the Superior character to create a standalone 20-page issue comic-book. To secure the record for ‘Fastest Production of a Comic-book’, the story concept must be decided upon, the script and dialogue written, all panels illustrated and lettering completed between 11am-6.30pm on Sat 9th April. “This is normally at least four weeks work and will be done in the space of a single day” explained Millar, who has written all of Marvel’s major titles in New York and created the hit movies Kick-Ass and Wanted.


Attending creators including Dave Gibbons, John Romita Jr., Frank Quitely, Andy Diggle, Jock, Paul Cornell and many more are taking time out of their weekend schedules to be part of this record-breaking event to secure the record for ‘Most Contributors to a Comic-Book’.


A Guinness World Records adjudicator will be on-site to confirm all guidelines are being followed and determine if the record has been broken.  Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief: “The Brits have made – and continue to make – a major impact on the history of comics, so it’s a pleasure to welcome a major con such as Kapow to London. We’re also looking forward to being part of the event and seeing some world records set or broken over the weekend. It’s going to be an amazing two days!”


KAPOW! and IGN UK are working together to create the ‘IGN Arena’, where attendees will be able to try out unreleased games, watch live celebrity interviews by the IGN team and take part in exclusive competitions. The Guinness World Record attempts will be in progress within the IGN Arena, and attendees can watch some of the greatest creators in the comic-book world at work.


The comic-book will be printed and distributed through Marvel’s Icon imprint, with all royalties being donated to Yorkhill Children’s Foundation. Shona Cardle, Chief Executive of Yorkhill Children’s Foundation says, “We are thrilled to be benefiting from this record-breaking attempt. Children in hospital love to read comic books to while away the hours on the wards and we’re sure that this new comic will be a hit with the young patients at Yorkhill Hospital”. Yorkhill Children’s Foundation provides enhanced medical equipment and resources which benefit sick children and babies who are treated at Yorkhill Hospital and within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. These can include innovative medical equipment, improvements in child and family facilities and paediatric research and training.
The full timetable of panels and events running at Kapow! will be published at the end of March.


TICKETS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. NO TICKET SALES ON THE DOOR

For more information please visit www.kapowcomiccon.com or email press@kapowcomiccon.com

Press Release for March 18th, 2011

 

Mark Millar Announces First Ever Kapow! Comic Con

Saturday, 04 December 2010 GM

kapowcomiccconThe first ever Kapow! Comic Con was announced for 2011, via promotional video, which you can catch below. Mark Millar announces the event which will be held in Central London April 19th - 20th and feature a long list of guests. The lineup currently includes Frank Quitely, Mark Millar, Leinil Yu, Dave Gibbons, Bryan Hitch, Olivier Coipel, Brian Bolland, Andy Diggle, Jock, David Lloyd, Kieron Gillen, John Romita Jr., Liam Sharp, John McCrea, Sean Phillips, Adi Granov and Chris Weston.

Additionally, the Kapow! Comic Con will be hosting the first ever annual Stan Lee Awards.

[blockquote] KAPOW! COMIC CON is hosting the first ever annual STAN LEE AWARDS and with categories including ‘Best Comic’, ‘Best Superhero or SciFi Movie’ and ‘Best Comic Book Hero’ this is one award show not to be missed. Our shortlist of nominees is being put together by a team of judges from comics, movies, magazine publishing and retailing including Mike Rampton at Front Magazine, Chris Hewitt at Empire Magazine and Jonah Weiland & Kiel Phegley from Comic Book Resources website, Damon Lindelof, Al Murray and Forbidden Planet Megastore London and will be available for you to cast your vote on from end of January 2011- kapowcomiccon.com [/blockquote]

Kapow! Comic Con Trailer from kapowcomiccon on Vimeo.

 

Anime League Club London Coming in February

Sunday, 27 December 2009 GM
ALCL_thumbRunning in a bar between 300-400 people, ALCL is London's little anime convention. It's just £5 for all day from Midday to 11PM!

Watch Anime, Play Video Games, Show off your Artwork and chill with other artists in the Artist Alley, dress up and enter our Cosplay Events, buy Anime & Manga from our dealers room, enter events like our DDR Tournament and pub quiz, learn Japanese Culture, and party away all night!

THE BASICS

ALCLALCL 2010 Date: Saturday February 6th
Venue: The Slug and Lettuce, 1 America Square, London, EC3N 2LS
Tube: Five minutes from Tower Gateway & Tower Hill tube stations

It costs £5 to get in (pre-pay), and you need to be 18 years or older. Accommodation is available at just £17.50 a night!

You can read all about ALCL on it's official website at http://www.alclublondon.com

We're accepting to all anime fans, from ALers to non-ALers, to casual fans to otaku!

Register for ALCL at http://www.animeleague.com/london/registration.php
Check out the Animeleague forums at http://www.animeleague.net/forums
ALCL is also on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=180190585381&index=1

Want us help us out? Email us on info@animeleague.com

GUESTS

LittleKuriboh - YGO Abridged, DBZ Abridged
MasakoX - Naruto Abridged, DBZ Abridged
Akemi Solloway - Japanese Culture
DS:London - Renowned DS Gaming Group

Many more to come!

ACTIVITIES

Got suggestions for activities/events? Suggest away on the ALCL forums at http://www.animeleague.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=298

Special Events - Pub Quiz, Cosplay Masquerade, DDR Tournament, Dub That Anime, Artists Showcase, AMV Showings, Cosplay Showdown, The Club London Party!

Video Gaming - We will be running tournaments throughout the day! We will also have a variety of up to date games, as well as retro-gaming! Tournaments will be announced!

Artists Alley - We will have an artists alley for artists to chill out with a drink or three. Artists will also be drawing commissions as well for you!

Cosplay Masquerade - There will be a £50 cash prize for the winner of this! A panel of judges will decide. Please note that to be eligible for the grand prize your costume must have been made by you - if you bought it then you won't be eligible for the prize (but you'll still be allowed to enter the masquerade, of course!) So, get making those costumes, cosplayers!

The Cosplay Showdown - Prepare to gather your team of cosplayers to do a series of comedy skits for everyone to watch round by round. Start getting those teams together now folks - signups will be opening very shortly! Do you have what it takes to win the ultimate cosplay showdown? The final has two teams battling each other in a Final Fantasy RP style battle! YAY!

Anime Screening - Watch anime that you may never have heard of before. A great chance to see what's up and coming and add to your watch list when you get home!

And More! Roleplaying, Card Gaming, Partying, Cosplaying, Dealers to buy your favourite merchandise, something for everyone! And that's not even counting our top-notch guests!"
 
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