Shamus Brothers Return With Ace Universe Comic Con Starting in December 2017
Press Release: ACE Universe Transforms "Comic Con" Business With Ground-Breaking Approach That Will Shake Up The Industry World's Most Experienced Comic Con Producers Launch New Media Company, Unveil Innovative Business Model, Announce Star-Studded Shows NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2017 -- Brothers Stephen and Gareb Shamus, the world's most experienced producers of the wildly popular Comic Con conventions, today announced the launch of their new groundbreaking experiential company – ACE Universe. With 20 years of experience and 175 Comic Con shows to their name, the Shamus brothers have smashed the old model, which they pioneered, and developed a new immersive approach that will redefine the industry ...
HasCon Is More Than Meets the Eye
This year Hasbro debuted the inaugural HasCon, a “FANmily” event in which the popular toy and gaming company invited fans to get an in-depth look at their latest products, purchase exclusive collectibles, rub elbows with celebrities, and indulge in their passion for the many brands represented. The initial impression that HasCon was very different from most public conventions in that most of the main exhibition hall was not devoted to vendors and retailers, aside from the Hasbro booths selling convention exclusives. Instead, there were large pavilions dedicated to the variety of Hasbro brands such as Transformers, My Little Pony, GI Joe, ...
ME – Batman: White Knight #1 Signing
Sean Gordon Murphy, the two time Eisner award winning artist behind such critically acclaimed comics as Punk Rock Jesus, Joe the Barbarian, The Wake, and Tokyo Ghost, is putting his own spin on the Batman mythos with Batman: White Knight. He will be at Coast City on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 signing. RSVP on Facebook! Coast City Comics 634 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 899-1505
NYC – An Evening with Tom Hanks
Actor Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Toy Story, Philadelphia) appears in conversation with NYT writer Jennifer Senior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Tickets available at the link… Press Release: Please join us for an exciting opportunity to hear actor, screenwriter, director and writer Tom Hanks discuss his love of writing, the creative process, and his debut collection of short stories, "Uncommon Type: Some Stories." Described as surprising, intelligent and heartwarming, his latest literary endeavor is must-read not only for the millions of Tom Hanks fans, but for anyone who loves good writing . According to Steve Martin "“It turns out that Tom Hanks is also a wise and hilarious writer with ...
MICE 2017 Celebrates Independent Comics and Graphic Novels on October 21 – 22
Press Release: MICE is back! On October 21 – 22, 2017 independent graphic novelists and cartoonists will converge on University Hall in Cambridge’s Porter Square. The event is free, family friendly, and offers a weekend of activities as the Boston area’s only show dedicated to independent and alternative comics. This year’s show will also welcome a full line-up of special guests — professionals from the world of independent comics and graphic novels including: Michael DeForge, Kazu Kibuishi, Liz Prince, Jason Shiga, Mark Siegel, and Isabel Greenberg! MICE attendees are invited to discover their new favorite comic books from over 200 comic creators from the Boston ...
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