Category: comic convention

Long Beach Comic Expo (Long Beach, CA) 2017 Report: Photo Parade #1

Held by MAD Event Management, LLC the annual Long Beach Comic Expo was held this past  Saturday, February 18, 2017 and Sunday, February 19, 2017 to an enthusiastic crowd of comic book fans, cosplayers, locals and hobby enthusiast.

 

New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival 2017

Central New Jersey Welcomes a Weekend of Indie Films and Hollywood Frights!



Indisputable fact: New Jersey is creepy! We’ve got Haddonfield, Camp Crystal Lake, the Jersey Devil, and our fair share of Elm Streets. We broke the world record for stuffing the most zombies onto a beach in Asbury Park …and now, we celebrate the arrival of the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival! This March 31st -April 2nd, The Crowne Plaza in Edison, New Jersey will play host to a fantastic selection of Hollywood Horror Icons, a film festival with selections playing all day, every day, 2 rooms of bone chilling vendors, contests, giveaways and special events you won’t want to miss!!
Our very special guest this year comes with his own special event…
John Waters: Director, Writer, Producer, Actor and Author, John Waters, sometimes referred to as the “King of Bad Taste”, is most known for a multitude of films including Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Female Trouble and Desperate Living, as well as an unforgettable role in Seed of Chucky! John Waters will be performing “This Filthy World: Filthier and More Horrible” live for VIP guests with a book signing afterward and photo opportunities.

Our Guests Lineup also includes:
A “Films of Frank Henenlotter” Reunion with James Lorinz and Patty Mullen of Frankenhooker, Kevin Van Hentenryck of Basket Case and Rick Hearst of Brain Damage alongside Frank Henenlotter himself!
A Back to the Future 2 Reunion with Jeffrey Weissman, Don Fullilove, Harry Waters Jr. and Ricky Dean Logan. (Of course, there will be a Delorean on the premises as well!)
A Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse Reunion with Bryan Johnson (Vulgar, Dogma, Mallrats, Comic Book Men), Ernie O’Donnell (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, 100 Acres of Hell), Scott Schiaffo (Vulgar, Clerks, Comic Book Men), Robert Bruce (Comic Book Men) and More To Be Announced!

Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, The Devil’s Rejects), Randy Havens (Stranger Things, Archer), Lloyd Kaufman (Fearless Leader of Troma Entertainment), Sharon Smyth Lentz (Dark Shadows), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3, Bloodrayne), Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, Shivers, Cat People), Tony Moran (Halloween), Ted Raimi (Evil Dead 2, Candyman, Ash vs Evil Dead), Tiffany Shepis (Tromeo and Juliet, Sharknado 2, Night of the Demons), Gene Snitsky (Former ECW, WWE Wrestler, 100 Acres of Hell), Mink Stole (Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Pink Flamingos), Alex Vincent (Child’s Play 1-3, Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever, Not Another Teen Movie, Power Rangers), Mike Diana (Artist,Creator of Boiled Angel, Firebrat, Superfly), Joel Robinson (Artist for Shout! Factory, Officially Licensed Artist for the Vincent Price Estate) & More to come!
We’ve got 3 days of independent films from fantastic creators across the globe, contests running every hour, sideshow performers, cars from your favorite films and a host of family friendly fun..for the spookiest families we know! See you there!!

Tickets for the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival are on sale now at http://www.newjerseyhorrorcon.com/tickets/

Be the first to hear about new show features and additional guests:
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Long Beach Comic Expo 2017: LBCE Panel Guide Announced!
Announcing the LBCE Program!

There is a lot to see and do in two days. Take a moment to review the event program so you can plan your weekend ahead of time.
The Space Expo is Returning to Long Beach!
Join us at Long Beach Comic Expo for two days of innovative programs that connect space exploration, science discoveries, movies, comic books, sci-fi and pop culture!
The highlights among the panels include learning the basics of building your own 
R2-D2 as well as “The Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality.” 

Click here to view the exclusive full schedule of space & science programming at the Expo. The Space Expo is located at booth 1101! Don’t miss your chance to see the coolest advancements in space technology. It’s truly out of this world!!   
WE ARE ONLY TEN DAYS AWAY FROM THE ANNUAL 
LONG BEACH COMIC EXPO!
We have two days of jammed-packed fun and excitement you won’t want to miss. Register now to save on admission and to guarantee early admission to the event.
Register for LBCE 2017 Cosplay Contest
Hosted by Bernie Bregman from Nerds Like Us, the LBCE 2017 Cosplay Contest will be held on Saturday, February 18 in the Thunderdome (Main Ballroom) from 7:00-8:30 pm

Long Beach Comic Expo 2017: Hotel Room Booking Last Days!

Book Your Hotel Room Today!

Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of our special rate of $189 per night!
Book now Call: 888-421-1442 & mention Long Beach Comic Expo to receive the discounted rate. For more information and to register, visit us online www.longbeachcomicexpo.com
Guess who’s joining us at the 
Long Beach Comic Expo?!?!

View all guests here
Additional Highlights include:
Third Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics

A prestigious honor-this award is granted to American comics work (print or digital), promoting diversity in the industry
Celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies!!!

Support participating Girl Scout Troops by stopping by booth 502 to get a box or two of cookies-try their newest S’mores cookie or one of the other classic favorites. We are also helping them to earn badges through workshops on Saturday!
A COMIC EXPO IN CUBA!!!

Join us Sunday @ 3:30 pm for a panel on Celebrating Cuban Cultural Art with panelists Mario Rivas, Jenny Lorenzo, Leo Camacho and Mimi Davila. 
Don’t miss out on what will be an enlightening discussion about 
its historical significance.

Jason Momoa is coming to the LBCE 2017!
HOLLYWOOD STAR –

Jason Momoa is coming to the LBCE 2017!

Saturday Only! Barbarian, Dothraki and soon to be Fish Whisperer in DC’s JUSTICE LEAGUE movie and an AQUAMAN stand-alone spinoff, Jason Momoa is also headed to Netflix to star in the action/adventure series FRONTIER. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase an autograph and a photo and talk to the man himself!

Bring the kids! Fun for the whole family! Kids 10 & under get in FREE!
Make sure to stay connected with our social media  

Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for the most up to the minute guest and event updates.
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A MAD Event Management Production

Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con (Los Angeles, CA) 2017 Report: Photo Parade #1

Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles’ first multi-media pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. L.A. Comic Con assembles the most exciting and innovative in comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and all things pop-culture, making Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con Los Angeles’ ultimate pop-culture convention.

Partnering with comic legend Stan Lee himself and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, L.A. Comic Con is the only pop-culture convention owned and operated by true pop-culture icons.

Having attracted 91,000 fans from around the country in our sixth year, Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is quickly growing into one of the most diverse and celebrated geek and pop-culture events in the United States. Our 2016 event housed over 700 diverse artists and vendors, selling exclusive, rare and limited editions of comics, collectibles, art, toys and other hard-to-find merchandise.

Our unique panels, autograph sessions and photo-ops give fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to truly interact with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry.

The L.A. Comic Con team strives to make all your geeky fantasies come true! It is important that we create a cohesive community around our event. This truly is an event for the fans, by the fans.



Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Partners With Guitar Center For Charity Auction Event To Be Held Sunday October 30

All music-loving attendees of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con will be heading to the Main Stage of the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 PM where one lucky convention-goer will become the owner of a Gibson Flying V signed by Stan Lee – all courtesy of the Los Angeles Comic Con and Guitar Center.  

The one of a kind electric guitar will be auctioned off by the Los Angeles Comic Con with all proceeds generated from the auction benefitting the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, a downtown Los Angeles center that teaches the comic arts free of charge to local youths.
Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) is dedicated to helping young people explore careers in Film, Television, Broadcasting, Digital and the Creative Arts industries. BHAC provides professional training and workshops that prepare students in becoming solid candidates for these industries. Through innovative programming such as Cartoons and Cereal, and Comics & Culture – Limited Edition, BHAC partners with multi-media professionals to bring technology and pop culture to our most under-resourced communities.  BHAC works to create career pathways for ages 6-22, to develop the next generation of leaders in these fields and create an economic equity for our most underserved.
“We are extremely thrilled to be joined by Guitar Center whose awesome contribution of a Gibson Flying V will serve to benefit an outstanding cause.  There are lots of musicians on the L.A. Comic Con team and they all regard Guitar Center as a home away from home for all of their musical and sound needs.  It will be a joy for all of us to work alongside Guitar Center to help benefit the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory,” said Regina Carpinelli, President and Founder of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con. “We are also really happy to have the chance to help expose future comic artists and comic lovers to the comics industry. These young Los Angelenos are the future of this business.”
“Guitar Center is pleased to partner with Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Expo to help benefit such a worthy cause,” said Brian Berman, Vice President of Marketing at Guitar Center. “We’re looking forward to a phenomenal turnout for the auction and we appreciate the opportunity to support the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory and their mission to remove barriers and create pathways for artists to continue their craft.”
Set for October 28-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is L.A.’s ultimate comic and pop-culture convention, a 3-day mega-celebration featuring the biggest stars and creative talent in pop culture. 

Stan Lee’s LA Comc Con 2016: Join Mike Colter, the unbreakable LUKE CAGE himself!

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LUKE CAGE!!!

Join Mike Colter, the unbreakable LUKE CAGE himself, Saturday Oct 29th for a VERY special panel on the hit new Netflix series. Get your tickets now and grab a cup of coffee, because things are about to get REAL.

 

PRISON BREAK!

Star of Prison Break, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow Dominic Purcell joins us on Saturday Oct 29th for an intimate sit down to talk about being the small screen’s most notorious inmate. Catch him on our Hot Topic Main Stage with special previews of the new season of Prison Break.
 

Grumpy Cat is coming and she hates you!

Grumpy Cat is very grumpy that she will be meeting any fan who buys a GRUMPY CAT PLUSH at the Hot Topic Booth on Saturday Oct 29th. So don’t see her. Word on the street is she will be plotting revenge on the world with Original Catwoman actresses Lee Merriwether and Julie Newmar! 
 

RU FI OOOOOOOOOOOO!

Rufio himself DANTE BASCO will be joining us to meet fans all weekend long. If you want a REAL TREAT, then make sure you get tickets to Friday Night’s CLUB COMIC CON at the Globe Theater! DANTE will be IN HIS RUFIO COSTUME hitting the decks with some fat beats! 
 

MORE GUESTS! 

Make sure you keep checking our website for the most current list of all our guests!

Supernatural‘s JIM BEAVER (Bobby Singer) will be joining us a ’67 Impala courtesy of the Bela Cosplay Group! Maybe if you’re lucky he will call you an Idjit! So stop by their booth to get some photos and autographs!

Sherilyn Fenn of cult TV series Twin Peaks will also be signing autographs and meeting fans Sunday Oct. 30th.

More COMICS!

We proudly welcome first time guest and long time hero DAVID FINCH to Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con. Meet the guy behind Batman: The Dark Knight, Ultimate X-Men, and many other amazing titles! David will be in Artist alley all weekend long.

Andy Park, the Marvel cover artist and Marvel Studio visual development team great, will be making his Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con debut. You can find Andy and his amazing art work in our artist alley!

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE!

The dudes over at Heavy Metal RETURN for an amazing epic experience at Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con! They will be premiering the FEAR issue #283, as well as conducting portfolio reviews for all you aspiring comic artists. Don’t miss out on special signigns by some of the most epic sci-fi and fantasy artists in their booth, like Bill Sienkewicz, Erika Lewis, John Mahoney, Leonie O’Moore, Pepe Moreno, Dwayne Harris, Berry Gellar and producers of The Flash Deric Hughes and Benjamin Raab.

 

EXCLUSIVES!!

BLUEFIN will be joining us for the first time! In addition to their life sized Marvel statues being displayed at the Stan Lee Experience, Bluefin will be selling their show-stopping must-have geek collectibles, like the floating Iron Man and Millennium Falcon. Check out these wearable MEGA MAN Helmets, at an EXCLUSIVE Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con show price!

 

One-Of-A-Kind Guitar Charity Auction!

The great folks at Guitar Center have graciously donated a famed Gibson Flying V – signed by Stan Lee! – for auction at Stan lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Sunday, October 30 at 3:00PM.  Proceeds go to benefit the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory. Now, courtesy of Guitar Center, here’s a chance to put a Flying V into your hands! Visit the Gibson booth to place your bid!

 

Survival Guide, Signing Schedules, Floor plan, Exhibitor List, and Panel Updates!

  • Make sure you plan your show right and read our Survival Guide HERE! 
  • Get prices and signing times for guests HERE!
  • Check out our floor plan HERE!
  • Check out our exhibitor list HERE!
  • we have updated and added some more panels- so make sure you double check  on our site and download the ALCALL app for all the info HERE!

Get Your VIP Lounge Pass Today!

Maximize your experience at Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con 2016 with an official VIP Lounge Pass! VIPs get the best perks, with an exclusive autograph sessions with different stars at the event, including Stan himself!

The Three Day VIP Lounge features access to the VIP Lounge from Friday to Sunday; exclusive autograph sessions from Stan Lee, Walter Koenig and a variety of other stars; food, drinks and a cash bar; comfortable seating; photo Opportunities; Collectible Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con VIP credential; access to the VIP Lounge at Saturday’s Halloween Cosplay Ball; priority seating at all panels; and more!

Click HERE to book your VIP Experience at Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con today!

Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con 2016: Gerard Way, Alan Tudyk, More Flash, Panels, and the Makeup National Championships!

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Amazing additions for Saturday:
MORE FLASH!

We are stoked to announce that Danielle Panabaker aka DR. CAITLIN SNOW will be returning to LA COMIC CON…along with Shantel VanSanten, Barry Allen’s love interest PATTY SPIVOT! Join them for photos, signings and a the Flash panel with their co-stars Candice Patton and Teddy Sears. You can PRE-BUY Danielle’s cast photos and autographs HERE.

 

Amazing additions for Sunday:
Yes Way! Gerard Way! 

Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con proudly welcomes comic creator, songwriter and lead singer of My Chemical Romance Gerard Way! This very special Guest of Honor joins us on Sunday October 30th for a special panel on our Hot Topic Main Stage to talk about his new DC comic, Young Animal. Don’t miss your chance to see a true creative genius live on stage!
 

The Make-Up National Championship, presented by M.A.C. & Makeup Artist Magazine

We are proud to announce the FIRST EVER Make-Up National Championship, presented by M.A.C. And Makeup Artist Magazine! Prizes include $3000 worth of M.A.C. PRODUCTS, a trip to the ULTIMATE M.A.C. Experience, and $5,000 in cash! If you think you have what it takes to be the champion of professional BEAUTY makeup, then get your submission in now! Rules and details HERE!

Nickelodeon’s Miraculous Ladybug and Henry Danger!

Join the voices of Ladybug and Cat Noir and the people behind Nickelodeon’s hit show Miraculous Ladybug for an amazing panel and fan signings on Sunday, October 30th! The fun won’t stop there because Henry Heart and Captain Man – Jace Norman and Cooper Barnes – the stars of Nickelodeon’s Harvey Danger will be in the house Sunday October 30th. Henry and Captain Man will be signing for FREE so bring the kiddos to come say hi! 
 

Alan Tudyk is coming!

Pilot of the Serenity and renowned actor Alan Tudyk will be blowing us away with his new web series CON MAN. Alan will be signing and meeting fans at the CON MAN booth, and will be bringing a few surprises to his CON MAN panel on Sunday, October 30!
 

Loot Crate Returns as a Title Sponsor!

We are proud to welcome back our sponsor Loot Crate! Loot Crate will be on the show floor with a unique L.A. COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE, along with a special crate experience that can’t be beat! We love the guys and gals that bring joy to our mailbox once a month, and are honored to have Loot Crate return!

Almost There! PANELS!!

The moment you have all been waiting for… Plan your show with the Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con 2016 Programming HERE. Please note: All panels are subject to change with little notice. Please check the app for any and all updates…You can also DOWNLOAD AND SCHEDULE your panels with our ALLCAL APP, available HERE!
 

FOR CURRENT LIST OF ALL OUR AMAZING TALENT CLICK HERE!