Press release:
Wizard World Acquires Central Canada Comic Con (C4)
Popular Event Will Continue In Winnipeg In 2011
NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 4, 2010 – Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the Central Canada Comic Con, of which the 2010 event was held this past weekend at the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The dates for the 2011 Wizard World Central Canada Comic Con are October 28-29-30, 2011
“We have seen this hugely successful event and are proud to add Central Canada Comic Con as our newest Canadian show,” said Shamus. “We look to continue its run of great events and celebrating pop-culture across Canada.”
“I am excited to be partnered with Wizard World as they will help bring the C4 Event to the next level for the fans,” said Damien Paille, President of Cencon Inc. and Show Manager of Central Canada Comic Con. “They will benefit the community exponentially.”
Central Canada Comic Con is the second largest convention of its genre in Canada. The show grew out of the Manitoba Collector's Expo, with everything from sports cards to antiques to toys and comic books. In 2000 it became the Manitoba Toy & Comic Expo, dropping the antiques and reducing the sports cards.
In 2006, the show’s attendance exploded as the Manitoba Comic Con, and brought in attendees from all over Manitoba and North Dakota. The show focused on toys, comic books, gaming, anime, and local artists. In 2007, it added media guests from the world of Star Wars, Superman, Star Trek and more. Finally, in 2008, it moved to its current home at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Wizard World will continue all the customs and traditions that have made this show successful, while adding many of the elements that Wizard World fans have come to expect at our pop-culture festivals across North America!
About Wizard Entertainment:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces the largest North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con – The Pop-Culture Capital of the World!
For the most recent event information please visit www.wizardworld.com and become a Wizard World Comic Con Fan on Facebook.
Wizard World Comic Con Tour:
November 12-14, 2010 - Austin Comic Con - Austin Convention Center
December 4-5, 2010 - Atlanta Comic Con - Cobb Galleria Centre
January 29-30, 2011 – New Orleans Comic Con – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Marvel Comics in Singapore
Press release:
MARVEL MAKES THEIR STGCC DEBUT
Marvel confirms attendance at STGCC 2010 with exhibit space, recruitment efforts, Guests of Honor and panels
Singapore, 8 November 2010 – Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of the Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC), announced today that Marvel Comics will be exhibiting at STGCC 2010. This is the first convention that Marvel has ever exhibited at in Asia. To date, Reed has announced a slew of Marvel talent at STGCC 2010 including Guest of Honor Salvador Larroca and other Walk of Fame Featured Guests including Leinil Yu, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Esad Ribic, Harvey Tolibao and Alex Maleev. Reed further revealed Marvel’s Senior Vice President, Creator & Content Development and international talent scout, C.B. Cebulski, will join Larroca as Guests of Honor at STGCC 2010. STGCC will take place from 10 to 12 December 2010, at the Suntec International Convention Centre.
“Marvel’s extensive popularity is manifested through successful box office ticket receipts of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and The X-Men series because the comics these characters are based on have strong plot lines that dwell on universal themes like good versus evil, heroes versus villains, which resonate well in Asia,” observed Ms Yeow Hui Leng, Project Director, Reed Exhibitions. “The further extension from Marvel Comics into games, toys, television programs and the upcoming films like Thor and The First Avenger: Captain America have sparked the creative imagination of Asian fans. We are therefore very honored and delighted that Marvel has decided to exhibit in Asia for the first time at STGCC.”
In addition to the various Marvel-specific panels that Marvel talent will be presenting on Friday, 10 December 2010 at STGCC, there will be sessions with other creators, writers and illustrators to discuss the impact of Asian influences and elements in Western comics on Saturday, 11 December. There will also be a panel by Cebulski on Marvel’s talent hunt where he will give an inside look into the world of Marvel and what he looks for in the next Marvel artist. He will also explain the procedure for aspiring talent to submit a portfolio and the possibility of having it reviewed during the show. Cebulski’s panel is scheduled to take place on Friday, 10 December.
Michael Pasciullo, Marvel’s Senior Vice President, Brand Planning & Communications said, “We have built a strong partnership with Reed in the US through its conventions in New York and Chicago where they have created platforms for our fans to access our creators in a personal manner. We recognize the importance of these events in engendering a community where we can interact and engage our fans. Marvel has had a strong presence in Asia for a long time through publishing and consumer products. We are very excited to have the opportunity to reach out to our fans in Asia by attending STGCC with a strong roster of creators who will be participating in panels and autograph sessions.”
MARVEL MAKES THEIR STGCC DEBUT
Marvel confirms attendance at STGCC 2010 with exhibit space, recruitment efforts, Guests of Honor and panels
Singapore, 8 November 2010 – Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of the Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC), announced today that Marvel Comics will be exhibiting at STGCC 2010. This is the first convention that Marvel has ever exhibited at in Asia. To date, Reed has announced a slew of Marvel talent at STGCC 2010 including Guest of Honor Salvador Larroca and other Walk of Fame Featured Guests including Leinil Yu, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Esad Ribic, Harvey Tolibao and Alex Maleev. Reed further revealed Marvel’s Senior Vice President, Creator & Content Development and international talent scout, C.B. Cebulski, will join Larroca as Guests of Honor at STGCC 2010. STGCC will take place from 10 to 12 December 2010, at the Suntec International Convention Centre.
“Marvel’s extensive popularity is manifested through successful box office ticket receipts of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and The X-Men series because the comics these characters are based on have strong plot lines that dwell on universal themes like good versus evil, heroes versus villains, which resonate well in Asia,” observed Ms Yeow Hui Leng, Project Director, Reed Exhibitions. “The further extension from Marvel Comics into games, toys, television programs and the upcoming films like Thor and The First Avenger: Captain America have sparked the creative imagination of Asian fans. We are therefore very honored and delighted that Marvel has decided to exhibit in Asia for the first time at STGCC.”
In addition to the various Marvel-specific panels that Marvel talent will be presenting on Friday, 10 December 2010 at STGCC, there will be sessions with other creators, writers and illustrators to discuss the impact of Asian influences and elements in Western comics on Saturday, 11 December. There will also be a panel by Cebulski on Marvel’s talent hunt where he will give an inside look into the world of Marvel and what he looks for in the next Marvel artist. He will also explain the procedure for aspiring talent to submit a portfolio and the possibility of having it reviewed during the show. Cebulski’s panel is scheduled to take place on Friday, 10 December.
Michael Pasciullo, Marvel’s Senior Vice President, Brand Planning & Communications said, “We have built a strong partnership with Reed in the US through its conventions in New York and Chicago where they have created platforms for our fans to access our creators in a personal manner. We recognize the importance of these events in engendering a community where we can interact and engage our fans. Marvel has had a strong presence in Asia for a long time through publishing and consumer products. We are very excited to have the opportunity to reach out to our fans in Asia by attending STGCC with a strong roster of creators who will be participating in panels and autograph sessions.”
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Band Publishes Comic Book Through Image Comics
ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE
Electro-punk band Mindless Self Indulgence sign new book at two events on the West Coast
Internationally acclaimed electro-punk band Mindless Self Indulgence has toured the world. Now, they share their thrilling true tales about life on the road in ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, a one-shot illustrated by Jess Fink and released by Image Comics.
To celebrate their first-ever comic book, Mindless Self Indulgence will be in California for a pair of exclusive signings:
MELTDOWN COMICS
Thursday, November 11, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7522 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.851.7223
http://www.meltcomics.com/
MISSION COMICS AND ART
Friday, November 12, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
3520 20th Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-1545
http://www.missioncomicsandart.com/
To find out more about the signings and RSVP, please visit the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158505137521191
ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE: True tales of horror and insanity that will chill you right to the bone! From Mindless Self Indulgence come true never-before-told stories from the road. THRILL as rowdy fans throw junk at the band! SHIVER as band members are hauled off to jail! WATCH in awe as venues are trashed! Real stories, written and experienced by the band, with art by Jess Fink.
Don't miss your chance to meet the members of Mindless Self Indulgence when they sign copies of their new Image Comics release ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE on November 11, 2010, at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles and on November 12, 2010, at Mission Comics and Art in San Francisco.
About Mindless Self Indulgence
Mindless Self Indulgence is an American band formed in New York in 1997 by Jimmy Urine, who is joined by fellow musicians Steve Righ?, Lyn-z, and Kitty, along with manager/co-producer, James Galus. Their music incorporates punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, hip-hop, and industrial. They have released four albums, two EPs, one live album, one live DVD, and several Billboard chart topping singles and videos that have garnered over five million views. Their most recent album entered the Billboard top 30 and produced three #1 singles in the United States. The band maintains a fiercely devout fanbase and has opened for many well-known acts, such as Linkin Park, System of a Down, Korn, Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, and Rammstein. Notable bands who have opened for them include My Chemical Romance, The Dresden Dolls, Rasputina, Shiney Toy Guns, The Birthday Massacre, Tub Ring, Dir en grey, and Velvet Code. In January 2009 the band headlined the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink tour (UK), supported by Dir en grey, Bring Me The Horizon, Black Tide, and In Case of Fire.
About Image Comics
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com/.
Beetle Bailey Celebrates 60 Years with Charity Event
Press release:
Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Beetle Bailey, Dean of American Cartooning Mort Walker Supports the Troops with Special Veteran’s Day Strip and Military Charity Auction
Auction Launches November 5, with Proceeds to Benefit Eight Military Charities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the world’s most recognizable Private and comics pages icon, Beetle Bailey recently celebrated 60 years of military mirth and mayhem. In honor of this occasion, creator Mort Walker is honoring the military with a special Veteran’s Day strip and online charity donations, highlighted by a special auction to help raise money to support U.S. troops.
The special Veteran’s Day comic strip ― part of a monthly anniversary series commemorating unforgettable moments in American military history and patriotic observances with a hilarious Beetle spin ― will run on Sunday, Nov. 7.
In partnership with CharityChoice Gift Cards ( www.ccgiftcards.org), the Beetle Bailey Military Charity Auction at www.BeetleBailey.com offers bidders the chance to win two one-of-a-kind portfolios of Beetle Bailey art prints autographed to the winner and donated by Mort Walker, as well as signed copies of his new book, “Beetle Bailey 1965: Sunday and Daily Strips.” Details of the auction include:
-A signed art portfolio of 15 color prints of the special two-week retrospective comic strip series surrounding the 60th anniversary on Sept. 4, 2010.
-A signed art portfolio of 9 color prints of the “Great Moments in American Military History” series of comic strips. The events according to Beetle Bailey include the “Revolutionary War Fife & Drum Corps” artwork; Memorial Day; Flag Day; July 4; V-J Day; Beetle Bailey’s 60th Anniversary; Gen. Cornwallis Surrenders; Veterans Day; and Washington Crossing the Delaware.
-Five autographed copies of Mort Walker’s new book, “Beetle Bailey: The Daily & Sunday Strips 1965” (Titan Books)
The auction kicks off on Friday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 AM EDT and ends Sunday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 PM EST. Participants simply visit www.beetlebailey.com to start their bidding. The successful auction bidder will be able to designate which of eight different military charities will receive the funds from the auction purchase. Additionally, fans may make their own donations to the military charities.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate and enjoyed by more than 200 million readers every day, Beetle Bailey appears in more than 1,800 newspapers worldwide and online at Comics Kingdom™. It is the third most widely syndicated comic strip of all time.
About Mort Walker
Born in 1923 in El Dorado, Kan., Mort Walker was drafted into the Army in 1943 and was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1948, and went to New York City to pursue his cartooning career. As one of the world’s most prolific cartoonists, Walker has created nine comic strips during his illustrious career, including Hi and Lois, Boner’s Ark and Sam and Silo, which are still distributed today by King Features Syndicate.
About King Features Syndicate
King Features Syndicate is a member of Hearst Entertainment and Syndication Group, which combines Hearst Corporation’s cable network partnerships, TV programming activities, newspaper syndication and merchandise licensing operations. King Features is one of the largest and most experienced organizations in merchandise licensing and entertainment. It represents some of the most recognizable global brands, including Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor Man, Olive Oyl, Romero Britto. For more information, please visit http://www.kingfeatures.com/.
About CharityChoice and Special Kids Fund
Special Kids Fund was founded 10 years ago as a non-sectarian umbrella fundraising organization for special needs children and at-risk youth. CharityChoice Gift Cards was launched in 2004 as the nonprofit pioneers, and is a leader in recipient-designated charity gifts. We have broadened our mission to include all kinds of charitable causes, creating a new channel for charitable funds for over 150 major and many local charities available on our online list at http://www.ccgiftcards.org/.
Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Beetle Bailey, Dean of American Cartooning Mort Walker Supports the Troops with Special Veteran’s Day Strip and Military Charity Auction
Auction Launches November 5, with Proceeds to Benefit Eight Military Charities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the world’s most recognizable Private and comics pages icon, Beetle Bailey recently celebrated 60 years of military mirth and mayhem. In honor of this occasion, creator Mort Walker is honoring the military with a special Veteran’s Day strip and online charity donations, highlighted by a special auction to help raise money to support U.S. troops.
The special Veteran’s Day comic strip ― part of a monthly anniversary series commemorating unforgettable moments in American military history and patriotic observances with a hilarious Beetle spin ― will run on Sunday, Nov. 7.
In partnership with CharityChoice Gift Cards ( www.ccgiftcards.org), the Beetle Bailey Military Charity Auction at www.BeetleBailey.com offers bidders the chance to win two one-of-a-kind portfolios of Beetle Bailey art prints autographed to the winner and donated by Mort Walker, as well as signed copies of his new book, “Beetle Bailey 1965: Sunday and Daily Strips.” Details of the auction include:
-A signed art portfolio of 15 color prints of the special two-week retrospective comic strip series surrounding the 60th anniversary on Sept. 4, 2010.
-A signed art portfolio of 9 color prints of the “Great Moments in American Military History” series of comic strips. The events according to Beetle Bailey include the “Revolutionary War Fife & Drum Corps” artwork; Memorial Day; Flag Day; July 4; V-J Day; Beetle Bailey’s 60th Anniversary; Gen. Cornwallis Surrenders; Veterans Day; and Washington Crossing the Delaware.
-Five autographed copies of Mort Walker’s new book, “Beetle Bailey: The Daily & Sunday Strips 1965” (Titan Books)
The auction kicks off on Friday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 AM EDT and ends Sunday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 PM EST. Participants simply visit www.beetlebailey.com to start their bidding. The successful auction bidder will be able to designate which of eight different military charities will receive the funds from the auction purchase. Additionally, fans may make their own donations to the military charities.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate and enjoyed by more than 200 million readers every day, Beetle Bailey appears in more than 1,800 newspapers worldwide and online at Comics Kingdom™. It is the third most widely syndicated comic strip of all time.
About Mort Walker
Born in 1923 in El Dorado, Kan., Mort Walker was drafted into the Army in 1943 and was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1948, and went to New York City to pursue his cartooning career. As one of the world’s most prolific cartoonists, Walker has created nine comic strips during his illustrious career, including Hi and Lois, Boner’s Ark and Sam and Silo, which are still distributed today by King Features Syndicate.
About King Features Syndicate
King Features Syndicate is a member of Hearst Entertainment and Syndication Group, which combines Hearst Corporation’s cable network partnerships, TV programming activities, newspaper syndication and merchandise licensing operations. King Features is one of the largest and most experienced organizations in merchandise licensing and entertainment. It represents some of the most recognizable global brands, including Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor Man, Olive Oyl, Romero Britto. For more information, please visit http://www.kingfeatures.com/.
About CharityChoice and Special Kids Fund
Special Kids Fund was founded 10 years ago as a non-sectarian umbrella fundraising organization for special needs children and at-risk youth. CharityChoice Gift Cards was launched in 2004 as the nonprofit pioneers, and is a leader in recipient-designated charity gifts. We have broadened our mission to include all kinds of charitable causes, creating a new channel for charitable funds for over 150 major and many local charities available on our online list at http://www.ccgiftcards.org/.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Wild @ Heart The Whole Thing
I read http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345515773?ie=UTF8&tag=palaceofreadi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0345515773
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
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