 Press Release: Florida Supercon returns July 4-7, 2013 to the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) in Miami, FL for four full days of fun. The eight year old event is South Florida’s largest geek event, and will be attended by upwards of 20,000 fans and features over 350 comic book, film, television, stage, music, and anime guests. There will be over 1,000 events, including celebrity Q&A’s, industry panels, writing workshops, video game tournaments, bands, dance parties, cosplay contests, cosplay photo shoots, Florida Super Championship Wrestling, and much more! This year’s music festival will feature over 50 national and local bands. Florida Supercon is the largest cosplay event in South Florida, with thousands of cosplayers in attendance, offering dozens of events and competitions. Just some of the over 350 guests already announced include: George Takei – Star Trek (Mr. Sulu), Heroes (Kaito Nakamura) Adam Baldwin – Firefly (Jayne Cobb), Chuck (John Casey) Chandler Riggs - The Walking Dead (Carl Grimes) Laurie Holden – Star of Walking Dead (Andrea), The X-Files (Marita Covarrubias) Jason David Frank – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Tommy, The Green Ranger) Al Plastino – Legendary Artist of Superman and Batman, Co-Creator of Supergirl Dave Gibbons - Legendary Artist and Co-Creator of The Watchmen, Give Me Liberty The Comic Book Men - Stars from AMC’s Comic Book Men Andrew Hussie - Creator of Homestuck, MS Paint Adventures Jeremy Shada - Star of Adventure Time (Finn), Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Robin) Hynden Walch – Star of Adventure Time (Princess Bubblegum), Teen Titans (Starfire) Veronica Taylor - Star of Pokemon (Ash Ketchum), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April O’Neil) MC Frontalot and Green Jelly - Musical Headliners Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry, such as Olivier Coipel (Artist of The X-Men, The Avengers), Nick Cardy (Legendary Comic Book Artist of Teen Titans, Aquaman), Ron Garney (Artist of Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Force), Tony Harris (Artist of Starman, Ex Machina), Tony Bedard (Writer of Green Lantern, Blue Beetle), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America Artist), Georges Jeanty (Artist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Braden Lamb (Artist of Adventure Time), Clay Mann (Artist of X-Men, Gambit), Rick Remender (Writer of Uncanny Avengers, Captain America), George Perez (Classic Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Shelli Paroline (Artist of Adventure Time), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more! More stars of film and television, including Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse, Being Human, Last Resort), Traci Lords (Blade, First Wave), Theodus Crane (The Walking Dead), Travis Love (The Walking Dead), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons), Jim Kelly (Enter the Dragon), Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company), Jett Lucas (Star Wars) and Jennifer Spence (Continuum, Stargate, The 4400). More stars of Animation and Anime, including Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Gregg Berger (Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars Clone Wars), Garry Chalk (Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Transformers), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Morgan Lofting (G.I. Joe, Transformers), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Hal Rayle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Eric Stuart (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) and Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece). A very special 20th anniversary reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor), David Yost (Billy Cranston), Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd), Barbara Goodson (Rita Repulsa) and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5). Wrestling Legends such as Sgt. Slaughter, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Raven, Kevin Sullivan and Greg Valentine. Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,750 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball - An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more! Complete information on all of our guests, including information on dozens of more events taking place all weekend can be found at www.floridasupercon.comThe convention hours of operation are: Thursday, July 4: 11:00am - 3:00am, Friday, July 5: 10:00am - 3:00am, Saturday, July 6: 10:00am – 3:00am, and Sunday, July 7: 10:00am – 3:00am.Tickets start at $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The MACC is located at 711 NW 72 nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
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 Press Release: From April 26th to April 28th, Valiant Entertainment will be joining the festivities at C2E2, Chicago’s premier comics and pop culture convention, and we’re bringing along a ton of special guests and exclusive giveaways to celebrate! Visit Valiant at booth #1029 all weekend long to get a sneak peek at the next big things to rock the Valiant Universe inside the pages of the Valiant Summer 2013 Preview Edition – a FREE C2E2-exclusive convention giveaway, featuring a look inside Quantum & Woody #1 by James Asmus and Tom Fowler and an extended preview of Harbinger Wars #1, the debut issue of Valiant’s first crossover event. Stop by for signings and appearances throughout the show by some of the Valiant Universe’s greatest talents, including New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar, Demon Knights, The Surrogates), New York Times best-selling artist Clayton Henry (Harbinger Wars, Archer & Armstrong, Incredible Hercules), and acclaimed artist Mico Suayan (Harbinger, Batman: The Dark Knight). As always, Valiant will also have a complete selection of Valiant comics, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and t-shirts on hand, alongside a brand new convention-exclusive Harbinger Wars #1/Shadowman #1 blank flip book – debuting for the very first time at C2E2! Then, find out everything you need to know about the Valiant Universe in 2013 on Saturday, April 27th at 4pm in room W471 for the Valiant 2013: Harbinger Wars and Beyond panel presentation! With the landmark events of Harbinger Wars and Planet Death currently underway, find out what’s next for Valiant’s greatest heroes directly from a panel of Valiant insiders, including X-O Manowar writer Robert Venditti, Harbinger Wars artist Clayton Henry, Executive Editor Warren Simons, Publisher Fred Pierce, and CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. And rounding out the weekend, join Valiant’s Executive Editor and a special slate of surprise guests on Sunday, April 28th at 11:30 AM W474 for Valiant 2013: The Craft of Comics with Warren Simons. In this candid, behind-the-scenes panel discussion, find out just what it takes to put together a compelling story from start to finish, how to make your series stand apart, and how the editorial process functions at the highest levels – from the award-winning industry veteran behind the Valiant relaunch and a host of fan favorite titles, including Thor, Immortal Iron Fist, Invincible Iron Man, and many more! For more information, please visit C2E2.com and ValiantUniverse.com. We’ll see you at C2E2! ABOUT VALIANT ENTERTAINMENTValiant is a leading character-based entertainment company with a library of over 1,500 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman, Harbinger, Eternal Warrior, and many more. Established in 1989, Valiant has sold over 80 million comic books, and today its characters continue to be forged in publishing, licensing, film, video games, and beyond. In 2012, Valiant was named Publisher of the Year by numerous press and industry sources, including Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
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 Press Release: Dark Horse Comics is headed to Chicago’s fastest growing pop culture event - Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo! Join us for signings at booth #801! Free comics and/or prints with each signing while supplies last. Please note that lines may be capped or tickets issued for any signing as needed. Inquire about your favorite signings as early as possible. Some restrictions apply. All events are subject to change. Comics, books, and collectibles will be available for purchase from Dark Horse or your favorite retailer. DARK HORSE SIGNINGSFRIDAY, APRIL 26 12:00 p.m. AMALA’S BLADE signing with Steve Horton Free 8” x 10” print featuring art by Michael Dialynas 1:00 p.m. BATTLEPUG and THE ANSWER! signing with Mike Norton Free copy of The Answer! #1 2:00 p.m. HUSBANDS signing with Jane Espenson and Brad Bell Free 5.5” x 8.5” print featuring art by Ron Chan 3:00 p.m. THE SHAOLIN COWBOY signing with Geof Darrow Free 11” x 17” print featuring art by Geof Darrow 5:00 p.m. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE signing with Jenny Frison Free copy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike #1 SATURDAY, APRIL 2710:00 a.m. AMALA’S BLADE signing with Steve Horton Free 8” x 10” print featuring art by Michael Dialynas 11:00 a.m. CRIMINAL MACABRE signing with Steve Niles and Christopher Mitten Free 5.5” x 8.5” print featuring art by Christopher Mitten 12:00 p.m. BEASTS OF BURDEN and SCARY GODMOTHER signing with Jill Thompson Free copy of Beasts of Burden: Neighborhood Watch 1:00 p.m. DREAM THIEF signing with Jai Nitz and Greg Smallwood Free 5.5” x 8.5” print featuring art by Alex Ross Free limited edition Dream Thief paper in action figures 2:00 p.m. THE MASSIVE, STAR WARS, and CONAN signing with Brian Wood Free 11” x 17” print featuring art from The Massive by J. P. Leon 3:30 p.m. THE GOON signing with Eric Powell Free copy of The Goon #38 5:00 p.m. THE FIFTH BEATLE signing with Vivek J. Tiwary Free 8” x 10” print featuring art by Andrew C. Robinson Enter to win an exclusive print signed by writer Vivek J. Tiwary and artist Andrew C. Robinson and The Beatles Stereo CD Box Set SUNDAY, APRIL 28 10:00 a.m. AMALA’S BLADE signing with Steve Horton Free 8” x 10” print featuring art by Michael Dialynas 11:00 a.m. DARK HORSE SUPERHERO and BRAIN BOY signing with Freddie Williams II Free 11” x 17” print featuring art by Freddie Williams II, as depicted on the Dark Horse booth superhero mural 12:00 p.m. EX SANGUINE and THE OCCULTIST signing with Tim Seeley Free copy of Ex Sanguine #1 and The Occultist #1 1:00 p.m. BATTLEPUG and THE ANSWER! signing with Mike Norton Free copy of The Answer! #1 2:00 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED! Come to the Dark Horse Spring Fever Panel on Saturday, April 27, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in room W471 to meet two special guests and find out about an exciting new project featuring one of your favorite Dark Horse characters. DARK HORSE PANELSSATURDAY, APRIL 27 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. SPOTLIGHT ON BRIAN WOOD, Room W471 3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. MUSIC AND POP CULTURE featuring various artists and creators, including Vivek J. Tiwary, writer of the upcoming Dark Horse graphic novel The Fifth Beatle, Room W475b 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. DARK HORSE SPRING FEVER with Scott Allie, Jeremy Atkins, Eric Powell, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, Steve Horton, and surprise guests! Room W471 7:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. HUSBANDS: TELEVISION AND BEYOND with Brad Bell, Jane Espenson, Sean Hemeon, and moderator Matthew Aaron, Room W471
Thursday, 18 April 2013
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 Press Release: The Carolina Games Summit will host ShootMania Storm, Gears of War: Judgement, and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier benefit tournaments at the East Coast Game Conference with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Child’s Play Charity. The Conference is being held April 24-25th at the Raleigh Convention Center in North Carolina. The tournaments will be held in the Exhibition Hall and will span both days of the event. Registration for the tournaments is free to all conference attendees however a small donation to Child’s Play Charity will be required upon arrival. Tournament registration is currently available at www.CarolinaGamesSummit.com/tournaments.php and will continue on site at the Child’s Play booth in the exhibition hall.
The ShootMania Storm FFA Royal and 3v3 Elite tournaments will be held on Alienware x51 desktops with BenQ XL2420T 24” LED displays and Plantronics GameCom 780 7.1 Channel headsets, the official computer , monitor, and headset of the Carolina Games Summit. The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Guerilla Mode score tournament and Gears of War: Judgement 4v4 tournament will be held on XBOX 360 consoles with BenQ XL2420T 24” LED displays customized with FPS presets and Plantronics GameCom X40 headsets.
Full color custom made plaques will be awarded to the first place winners in all tournaments along with prizes from the developers of the games, many of whom are attending and speaking at the East Coast Games Conference and will be available to talk with tournament participants at various times during the event. Prospective attendees must purchase their East Coast Game Conference passes from www.ecgconf.com.
If you are unable to attend donations are accepted online via the official Child’s Play donation widget here: http://bit.ly/10a8Pe3
About Child’s Play
In 2003 Child’s Play was organized, which is a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing toys and games in the charity’s network of over 70 hospitals worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to raise millions of dollars.
The term “record-setting” doesn’t do the final total justice, nor does incredible, amazing, generous, or overwhelming. In 2012, Child’s Play Charity raised over 5 million dollars for children across the globe.
With events and a record number of community-run fundraisers, Child’s Play as a group are able to raise an astonishing amount to benefit kids in hospitals, clinics, and domestic violence shelters worldwide. Each of these events requires thousands of volunteers, organizers, and participants, each working long hours, weekend after weekend, to ensure everything is in working order. Additional information can be found on the official web site: www.ChildsPlayCharity.org
About Carolina Games Summit
Carolina Games Summit is a yearly hybrid event that delivers industry speakers, video game tournaments, concerts, exhibition booths, cos-play, educational sessions, and trading card games. Attendees compete against gamers from all over the country in a variety of popular tournaments. All your favorite platforms are featured with both tournament and free play options available on arcade, computer, and console systems. Additional information can be found on the official web site: www.CarolinaGamesSummit.com
About East Coast Game Conference
The East Coast Game Conference is considered the largest gathering of Industry leaders on the east coast. The conference provides everything for academic learning, video game enthusiasts, and industry professionals with engaging program opportunities for networking and collaboration. The conference is presented by the Triangle Game Initiative, a non-profit trade association of video game companies in North Carolina and the International Game Developers Association, a non-profit trade association of video game developers around the world. Additional information can be found on the official web site: www.ecgconf.com
Saturday, 13 April 2013
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 Press Release: Bringing together comics and pop culture with a fun atmosphere, Awesome Con DC will be the first comic-con in the District of Columbia on Saturday, April 20th, and Sunday, April 21st. Says event coordinator Ben Penrod, “This show has something for everyone; dozens of vendors, artists, and special guests, plus lots of exciting events and activities. As a fan, this is heaven.” Celebrity guests at Awesome Con DC include Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Nicholas Brendon, Futurama’s Billy West and Phil LaMarr, Ghostbusters’ Ernie Hudson, and Theodus Crane from The Walking Dead. Comic guests include Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Justin Jordan, Ben Templesmith, as well as over eighty other artists and comic creators. If buying comics, getting autographs, and meeting amazing creators isn’t enough, there are over fifty events, panels, presentations, contests, and Q&As. Highlights include Sci-Fi Speed Dating, Super Art Fight, four costume contests, and a concert! Kids can enjoy the KIDS ARE AWESOME room, filled with art supplies. If you love gaming, you’ll have a blast in the Mind Of The Geek Game Room, with over a dozen scheduled events, plus free play. “We are bringing a big convention feel to Washington, DC. This is the type of event the people of this area deserve,” said Steve Anderson, co-promoter of Awesome Con DC and owner of Third Eye Comics. Tickets are on sale now, and will be available at the door. To buy tickets or to learn more about Awesome Con D.C., check out www.awesomecondc.com.
Thursday, 28 March 2013
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 Press Release: 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 1 st, $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 . Cherami Leigh Cherami is an on camera and voice actor. She began her work in the “Anime World” voicing Sae in “Peach Girl”, and has since played Aisa, Pepper, and Miss Golden Week in “One Piece,” Yaz in “Shin Chan,” Primula in “Shuffle,” Setsuna and Akira in “Negima,” Naomi in “Witchblade,” Himawari in “xxxHolic,” Makoto in “Sasami: Magical Girls Club,” Mai in “Ghost Hunt,” Ayano in “Kaze no Stigma,” Road in “D. Grayman,” Shijima in “Nabari,” Shinooka in “Big Windup,” Shana in “Shakugan no Shana”, Honoka in “Kenichi,” Kirimi in “Ouran Host Club,” and recently released “Bamboo Blade” as Tamaki, “Sergeant Frog” as Natsumi, and “Soul Eater” as Patty. She has voiced many video games including Lux Pain as Nami. Cherami began acting at 6 and has worked with LeAnn Rimes, Bernadette Peters, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Ashley Johnson, Wilmer Valderamma, Marcia Gay Harden, Thomas Jane, Avril Lavigne and many others. She has worked on “Fast Food Nation” (directed by: Richard Linklater), “The Hottest State”(directed by: Ethan Hawke), and “The Mist” (directed by: Frank Darabont), she recently appeared as the overachieving “Ginnie Warwick” on NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” , you can also recognize Cherami working alongside Claire Danes in HBO’s film “Temple Grandin”. She has also appeared on NBC’s “CHASE” & ABC’s “The Deep End”. Cherami is currently working on several projects, on and off camera, that she is anxious to share with her fans. Project: Leviathan Project: Leviathan is a post-apocalyptic, electronic rock act started in Nashville, TN. by Cody Joe Bottoms in 2011. Drawing from such musical influences as Nine Inch Nails, AFI, and 30 Second to Mars, Project: Leviathan creates a story of a dark, and exciting, post-apocalyptic world. This story is based on a group of resistance fighters fighting to save humanity from a group of Cybernetic Angels sent to destroy The Earth. Project: Leviathan's live band is an ever changing line-up of skilled musicians with close to 60 years of combined professional musical experience. Bottoms has been creating, and producing music for close to 20 years. Bottoms is also the drummer for the rock power-house, The Man Power and has been the singer for such bands as Sacaea, and Little Plastic Ghost. Greggo’s Game Shows Greg Wicker (or “Greggo” as he’s fondly known) has been producing and hosting game shows at anime conventions since 1999, when he premiered Anime Match Game at Project A-Kon in Dallas. Since then, Greggo has done anime-themed versions of several classic game shows, created a few games of his own, and even had an original project that very nearly turned into an actual television show on Anime Network. These days Greggo is concentrating on perfecting his craft and making game shows available for conventions everywhere, bringing his rapier wit and friendly personality with him wherever he goes. You can see some of Greggo’s past game show efforts on his YouTube page at www.youtube.com/gregdasgo or visit his website at www.facebook.com/greggosgameshows. ABOUT ANIME BLAST CHATTANOOGA: Anime Blast Chattanooga is a three-day convention that aims to entertain, educate, and encourage a diverse group to band together and grow in their fandom. By hosting interesting guests and holding engaging panels and events, Anime Blast Chattanooga hopes to leave its mark on the anime community. Anime Blast Chattanooga Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, TN When: November 8-10, 2013 Website: www.animeblastchattanooga.com
 Press Release: 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. The Expo is set to debut on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, at the Granada Avenue Gymnasium, 30 E. Granada Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The show will present the world of music, comics, movies, television, toys and more, with a showroom packed with over 100 exhibitor spaces. Numerous vendors will be buying, selling and trading a variety of antique, vintage and popular culture collectibles, such as DVDs, posters, books, magazines, comics, trading cards, art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, toys, games, lunchboxes, advertising items, CDs, vinyl albums and singles, antique cash registers, jukeboxes, gumball machines, pinballs, and antique arcade games. The event is being organized by USA Theatres, which operates a portable drive-in and outdoor movie theatre in Central Pennsylvania. “All of the events that we organize exhibit the retro factor,” said Ronald M. Vastola, Outreach Coordinator for USA Theatres. Special guests including Bronson Pinchot (best known as Balki Bartokomous on the ABC sitcom Perfect Strangers), Butch Patrick (best known as Eddie Munster on the 1960s hit television series The Munsters), and model Cassandra Lynn, will all be on hand signing autographs and meeting fans, in addition to several other special guests. “Many actors and most movie stars -- show audiences versions of themselves onscreen, which is cool if you can pull it off. Since I’ve been a character actor all my life, being merely myself seems like something of a giant leap, both to myself and the audience... And I love it,” Pinchot said. Pinchot currently stars on The Bronson Pinchot Project, a home renovation show on the DIY Network. Each episode features Pinchot and his crew of local contractors renovating another room at one of his properties in Harford, Pennsylvania. “There is also a fair amount of teaching I do on the show, but not in a forced way, more in a 'spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down' style... And since I’m doing it through my homeboy-carpenters, who are all rural Pennsylvania guys, it doesn’t seem preachy.” Pinchot said he is looking forward to coming to Hershey and meeting fans. “As always, I’ll happily do the Balki accent for anyone over 80, as long as I can whisper it to them,” he added. Butch Patrick will also be on hand to meet and greet fans. “The Munsters have a really good staying power, the family values hold up really well,” said Patrick. “Now you have kids watching it with their grandparents or parents, everybody enjoying it together, which is difficult because there is not a whole lot of shows that that happens to.” Patrick said his experience on The Munsters was amazing. “It turned out to be an interesting show, it was very well received, it was fun, good music, good guest stars, cool cars, all of the above,” he added. According to Patrick, he is currently working on a renovation show (much like The Bronson Pinchot Project), but with a twist. He said his grandmother’s house in Missouri is the showcase of his new project, where he is creating a haunted bed-and-breakfast. “It is an old classic historical house, built in 1875, with the resident ghost,” Patrick said. “We are doing a restoration show/history show/bio show, ‘Hollywood boy comes back home,’ to a bed-and-breakfast.” Other guests, who will be appearing at the expo, include Paris Themmen (best known as Mike Tee Vee in the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), Matt Hardy (professional wrestler), Geri Reischl (best known as Jan Brady from Sid & Marty Krofft’s Brady Bunch Variety Hour), David Orange (best known as the Sleepy Klingon from the motion picture Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country), and Triston Johnson (Zombie Barn Walker from AMC's hit series The Walking Dead). A live performance by award-wining Elvis Presley Impersonator Brad Crum will also be on hand. Crum will be taking audiences through many of Presley’s legendary hits with the genuine sound, look and feel of the man himself. Crum will be performing three sets on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. "I will be doing three costume changes and be featuring 60 songs that cover the entire range of Elvis’ career," Crum said. Crum’s impersonating is so compelling that he modeled for the Aloha Elvis figure released in 2008 by McFarlane Toys. The 6-inch figure features Crum’s body with Elvis’ face, he said. According to USA Theatres, seating will be limited to one set per person and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis, space permitting. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a chance to win a brand new classic-style full-size jukebox (List Price: $1,495.95), provided by RetroWonders.com, an authorized reseller of Crosley Radio products. A real-Life 1966 Batmobile and Star Wars characters will also be featured, in addition to a pinball showcase and a mobile video game theater. Early buyers are welcome Friday evening at 5 p.m. and also Saturday morning at 8 a.m. for $25 per person each day, while general admission on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, college students and active military with photo I.D. Children 11 and under will be admitted for free, accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is free. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. For the most current show information, visit their website, www.usatheatres.com/conventions
Saturday, 16 March 2013
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 Press Release: Fan communities representing the most fervent followers of blockbuster franchises like “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters,” zombies, pop culture and science fiction are among the groups that attendees will see roaming the Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con floor, March 22-24 at America’s Center. Cosplayers from these groups love to interact with fans, adding another level of fun and in many cases raising money for charity. Some organizations that fans will enjoy meeting include:
- 501st Legion, an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work. Archon, a premier fan-run Science Fiction/Fantasy convention that began in 1977, held in Collinsville, Ill. Archon has a personal touch – it wants everyone who visits to have the best time, meet fellow fans and great guests, and go back home eager to return the following year.
- Airship Vindus, based out of Columbia, Mo., is a collection of prop-makers, costumers, writers and artists that desire to produce and share multimedia projects specializing in all things concerning the steampunk genre. Calling the project Steamworks & Shadows, one of its main goals is the inclusion and inspiration of steampunk artists and fans in the Midwest
- The Finest, a costuming club focused on the creation, display and cosplay of G.I. Joe and Cobra costumes from the action figure lines, comic books, cartoons and most recently the movies. The Finest is always looking for new members who strive to bring to life one of the most iconic toy and comic book lines of the 1980’s.
- Kansas City and Saint Louis R2 Builders Groups, founded in 1999 by Dave Everett, an internet fan based club with over 5000 members worldwide. Using the web as a common means to gather information and share thoughts and ideas with one common goal: to build their very own, life sized, R-Series Astromech Droid.
- Great St. Louis Ghostbusters, who entertain children of all ages at toy shows, conventions, and other events in the St. Louis metro area. The GSTLGBs meet about once a month with no dues and no requirements for membership except that members like Ghostbusters.
- STL Nerdy Girls, a spin-off of the Oklahoma City Nerdy Girls meetup. The purpose of this group is to foster continuous learning for women of all ages interested in things typically described as “nerdy.” It hosts a book club, participates in lectures and tours, and volunteers with various organizations throughout the community.
- The Rebel Legion, an international Star Wars costuming organization created by, of and for people interested in creating costumes from the Star Wars mythos. Research, create, build and improve your costumes in a place where costumers with similar passions share skills, tips and ideas.
- Z.O.D. Zombification and Disaster Preparedness, an organization whose purpose is to promote zombie/apocalypse enthusiasm as well as disaster preparedness in a positive atmosphere and to provide opportunities for growth through entertainment, instructional programs, & community involvement. Z.O.D. was born from the mind of Author Shane Moore’s fictitious zombie fighting group from his novel “The Apocalypse of Enoch”
The inaugural Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con features Stan Lee, Laurie Holden, Billy Dee Williams, WWE® Superstar Randy Orton®, Henry Winkler, James Marsters and Dean Cain at the top of a standout lineup of celebrities. They will be joined by an All-Star collection of well-known artists and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions in the second event on Wizard World’s 2013 calendar. Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, December 2, is “Kids Day,” an array of programming specially designed for children. Event hours are Friday, March 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more on the 2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-stlouis.html. About Wizard World:Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests. The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com. ***** SAVE THE 2013-14 DATES *****March 22-24 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con May 30 – June 2 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con June 28-30 – Wizard World New York City Experience August 8-11 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con September 20-22 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con October 18-20 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con January 24-26, 2014 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con February 7-9, 2014 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Thursday, 28 February 2013
GM
Press Release: The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the addition of superstar artist David Finch to the growing line-up of talent attending this year's show. The 14th Annual show will be held September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center. David Finch began his career in comics as the artist on the Top Cow Productions title, Cyberforce before co-creating the series Ascension. While at Top Cow, Finch also worked on such titles as Aphrodite IX, The Darkness, and Tales of the Witchblade. In 2003, Finch began working with Brian Micheal Bendis on a year-long story arc for Marvel's Ultimate X-Men before the duo moved on to Avengers and New Avengers. During his 8 years at Marvel Comics, he worked on such titles as Moon Knight, Ultimatum, Wolverine, and Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America - Spider-Man. In 2010, Finch announced that he was leaving Marvel to become an exclusive artist with DC Comics and was one of several artist who worked on the bi-weekly title, Brightest Day. In January of 2011, Finch began writing and drawing Batman: The Dark Knight. After DC's launch of the New 52, he continued writing and drawing the second volume of the Batman: The Dark Knight, as well as providing cover art for Justice League, Justice League International, and Birds of Prey. He is currently the artist on the recently launched, Justice League of America. "David is one of the most talented artists working in comics today and we couldn't be happier to have him returning to Baltimore again this year," said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "He's a fan-favorite creator so this will be a real treat for everyone attending the show!" Finch joins our other confirmed guests for the show including: Brian Bolland ( Dial H); Mark Buckingham ( Fables); Jimmy Cheung ( Avengers vs. X-Men); Frank Cho ( Savage Wolverine); J.M. DeMatteis ( Phantom Stranger); Dave Gibbons ( The Secret Service); Keith Giffen ( Masters of the Universe); Adam Hughes ( Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson ( Empire); Roger Langridge ( Popeye); Paul Levitz ( World's Finest); Kevin Maguire ( World's Finest); Mike Mignola ( Hellboy In Hell); George Perez ( World's Finest); David Petersen ( Mouse Guard); Joe Prado ( Earth 2); Ivan Reis ( Aquaman); Chris Samnee ( Daredevil); Louise Simonson ( X-Factor); Walt Simonson ( The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and Mark Waid ( Indestructible Hulk). In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages. Contact Information Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con: press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries About The Baltimore Comic-Con The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com. About The Harvey Awards The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 9 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Monday, 25 February 2013
GM
 Press Release: Tom Felton, best known for his portrayal of “Draco Malfoy” in the Harry Potter series, and Henry Winkler, who first became a pop culture icon as “The Fonz” in the classic TV series “Happy Days,” have been added to the standout celebrity roster at the inaugural 2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, March 22-24 at America’s Center. The two join previously announced guests Stan Lee, Laurie Holden, Billy Dee Williams, WWE® Superstar Randy Orton®, James Marsters and Dean Cain among the headliners. Felton, who began filming commercials at age eight and auditioned for the Malfoy role at age 12, appeared as the increasingly prominent villainous character in all eight films based on J.K. Rowlings’ blockbuster fantasy series, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001 through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2011. He also appeared as “Dodge Landon” in Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011. After taking the entertainment world by storm in his breakout role as “Fonzie” in the popular sitcom “Happy Days” (1974-84), Winkler established himself as an award-winning producer and director, mixing in a few well-placed acting roles like Scream, Waterboy and last year’s Here Comes the Boom along the way. After achieving success as “Fonzie,” originally written as a minor character but which soon earned him billing alongside other series stars Ron Howard and Tom Bosley, Winkler quickly transitioned to produce the successful television series “MacGyver” and direct the film Memories of Me, among dozens of off-screen credits over the past four decades. Felton will appear at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, while Winkler is scheduled to attend all three days. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con show hours are Friday, March 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more on the 2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-stlouis.html. About Wizard World:Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests. The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com. ***** SAVE THE 2013-14 DATES *****February 22-24 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con March 22-24 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con May 30 – June 2 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con June 28-30 – Wizard World New York City Experience August 8-11 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con September 20-22 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con October 18-20 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con February 7-9, 2014 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
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