NYC – Kvetch as Kvetch Can Signing

Ken Krimstein signs on December 14th from 06:30PM – 07:30PM.
Kvetch as Kvetch Can: Jewish Cartoons
 
“I’m not even Jewish, and I laughed my tuchus off,” says Dusty Wright, former editor of “Creem” and host of Dusty Wright’s Culture Catch. Hannukah (or is it Chanukkah?) may be over, but the kvetching never ends. Join New Yorker (and many other fine publications) cartoonist Ken Krimstein as he shows his little scribbles with strange words, and answers everything from what you feed a gefilte fish to what to call that green thing mixed marriage couples bring into their overheated apartments during this time of the year.

This event will be held in the Strand Underground.

The Strand
828 Broadway (at 12th St.), New York, NY 10003-4805

Soft Kitty Singing Contest

Fans of The Big Bang Theory can enter this contest by uploading a video of themselves singing “Soft Kitty” to win a trip to Hollywood to see a taping of the show. Buzzinga!

Details at the link!

Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Accepting Submissions for 2011

Press Release:

Call for Entries: Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival

Participants to compete in eight categories

San Diego – Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con), the largest comic book convention of its kind in the world, today announced it is now accepting submissions for its 2011 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival (CCI-IFF). Celebrating its 11th year, CCI-IFF 2011 will be held during Comic-Con – July 21 through July 24 at the San Diego Convention Center. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2011.

“We continue to be impressed by the quality of entries we receive from emerging filmmakers,” said David Glanzer, director of marketing and public relations for Comic-Con. “The festival has a rich history of showcasing a wide array of subjects and film styles and we can’t wait to see what these talented up-and-comers have in store this time around.”

Judged by a panel of industry luminaries, the CCI-IFF accepts genre-related films in the following categories: Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-oriented, Pop Culture–Related Documentary, Horror/Suspense, Humor, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. Awards and prizes will be given out at Comic-Con on July 24, with film screenings taking place all four days of the event. Films submitted cannot have distribution or distribution deals in place.

Click here to download the rules and official entry form. Your film submission must include the entry form to be eligible for consideration and must be postmarked by February 15, 2011.

The 2010 CCI-IFF winners were:

Best Action/Adventure Film
The Action Hero’s Guide to Saving Lives

Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film
Stingray Sam

Best Documentary Film
Marwencol

Best Comics-Related Film
The Legacy

Best Horror/Suspense Film
The Window

Best Humor Film
Herpes Boy

Best Animation Film
The Mouse That Soared

Judges’ Choice Award
Marwencol

About Comic-Con International:
Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con), the largest comic book convention of its kind in the world, is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. In addition to its San Diego convention each summer, Comic-Con organizes the San Francisco-based WonderCon each spring and the Alternative Press Expo each fall. On the web: Comic-Con.org, Facebook.com/comiccon, Twitter.com/comic_con.

VA Comicon (November 2010)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Virginia
• Date: Saturday, November 20th 2010 - Sunday, November 21st 2010
• City: Comic Book Convention in Richmond, VA
• Event: VA Comicon
• Address: Ramada Plaza Richmond West
• Country: US
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Convention	VA COMICON
Convention Website	http://www.vacomicon.com
Start Date	11/20/2010
End Date	11/21/2010
Venue Name	Ramada Plaza Richmond West
Venue Address	6624 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables	120
Projected Attendance	2500
What category best describes your convention?	Comic Books
What other categories might be appropriate for your convention?	- Collectibles - Gaming - Horror - Science Fiction and Fantasy

Motor City Comic Con Cancels Fall 2010 Show

Hopefully everyone planning to attend has already heard about this, but we were recently informed of the cancellation of this weekend’s Motor City Comic Con. Their next scheduled show is now set for May 13-15, 2011. They made the following statement available on their website:

FALL SHOW CANCELED

Dealers, Artists, Guests, Fans and Volunteers;

It is with much regret we are canceling our November 2010 convention. Many challenges surfaced making it impossible for us to provide you with a first class show. We apologize for informing you so close to the show date and for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please keep in mind that our May 2011 convention will go on as always and we’re looking forward to seeing you there.

On behalf of Motor City Comics, The Goldman Family and Staff we appreciate your patience during this difficult time and wish you all a good winter and early Happy New Year!

Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group “Im-print” at Virginia Comicon

Press Release:

Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group “Im-print” at Virginia ComiCon!

Golden, Scott, Jusko and Ramos round out the roaster!

Richmond, VA– The Biggest Comic Convention in Virginia, the Virginia ComiCon is coming up this weekend! And an exclusive Michael Golden print is marking the occasion– available at registration!

Eva Ink Artist Group will be at the show en force with legendary artist and creator Michael Golden. Michael is known for his groundbreaking work on such books as “The’Nam,” “G.I. Joe,” “Doctor Strange,” “The Micronuats,” and much more. And currently Golden is working on “Spawn 200” with Todd McFarlane, as well as a few other special books in the works with IDW and more. Michael will have copies of his new book “Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains” at the show, in addition to other books , DVD’s and prints. Golden will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Artist Steve Scott, fresh off his successful “Batman Confidential” gig for DC Comics, will have copies of his sketchbook “Steve Scott Sketches” as well as some new prints he’ll be debuting in Virginia for the occasion. Steve’s work has recently graced issues of “X-Men Forever,” “Green Lantern”– special projects, and also includes amazing work on Hulk, Indiana Jones, and production work for “Smallville” as well. Steve will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Writer and color artist Renee Witterstaetter will also be on hand to sign copies of her books “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden,” “Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira,” “Dying for Action—The Life and Films of Jackie Chan,” “Spartan X,” and her new book “Kerry and the Scary Things.”

Also joining the convention is fine art painter supreme, Joe Jusko, who is also the subject of two new Eva Ink Publishing sketchbook, the first one hitting stands now–“Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty.” Copies of the book will be available at the show while supplies last. Joe is know for his beautiful cover work featuruing Marvel, DC and Edgar Rice Burroughs characters, and much more, including beautifully painted Lara Croft sequential pages, and creation of the comic book series “Cops: The Job.” With a legacy too lengthy to even mention here, Joe will be signing and sketching at the show both days.

Renowned inker and illustrator Rodney Ramos, will be joining the group as well in his first ever appearance in Virginia! Rodney will have a plethora of pages and prints available for the Virginia ComiCon. And will be sketching and signing as well. Rodney has worked for every major comic book company out there, on their most prominent characters. If you collect comics, you have a hundred of his works in your collection, no doubt. Don’t miss his first appearance at the VA ComiCon!

In addition to Golden, Jusko, Scott, Ramos and Witterstaetter, the amazing guest list for this weekend includes Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Suydam, Larry Hama, Mike McKone, Billy Tucci, Tim Seeley, Jim Calafiore, Budd Root, Brian Pulido, and many more!

For more information or to book a sketch with the featured artists above, contact Renee Witterstaetter at: evaink@aol.com

For more information on the VA ComiCon, go to: vacomicon.com

First Green Lantern Movie Trailer Released

UPDATED: A better copy and English titles.

“In brightest day…in blackest night…” Ryan Reynolds assumes the role of Hal Jordan for the upcoming big screen debut of DC’s Green Lantern.

VA Comicon Offers Discount Code to Convention Scene Fans

Come to Richmond, VA on November 20-21 (The weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving) for a HORROR themed Comic book show! We have assembled the best talent in the world to showcase the finest in Horror Comic books! And YOU can get into the ENTIRE fully-carpeted and chandeliered show (including the AMA Manga and Anime Show) for only $14.99!

Headlined by Ethan Van Sciver (Blackest Night), The VA Comicon brings horror publishers Top Cow, Zenescope, Fangoria and more to Richmond! With Mutiple Show Exclusives including interlocking Witchblade and Darkness monster-themed covers by Billy Tucci! A Lady Death Exclusive Comic by Ivan Reis and Brian Pulido! A VA Comicon Grimm Fairy Tales exclusive with an Ebas Cover! An Arthur Suydam Exclusive Zombie Print, and a Bucky O’Hare print by Michael Golden. Finally a Limited edition Moonstone anthology by Con guests James Kuhoric (Scream Award winning writer of Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash), and JC Vaughn (Vampire Hunter Dean)!

Guests include: Ethan Van Sciver, Billy Tucci, Arthur Suydam,Michael Golden, Mike McKone, Brian Pulido, Ebas, Herb Trimpe, Alex Saviuk, Dan Parent, Tim Seeley, Larry Hama, Jim Calafiore, Rick Spears, Robert Atkins, Joe Jusko, Randy Green, The Fillbach Brothers,Tsunami Studios, Eva Ink, Adhouse Books and DOZENS more!

Exhibitors include: CGC, The Hero Initiative, ComicCollectorLive.com, Regal Cinemas, Fetch-a-Cure, The Wieringo Scholarship, Mile High Comics, Neat Stuff Collectibles, Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find, and Dozens more! In fact, more than HALF of our vendors will be selling Horror Comics from the Golden Age of Funny Books (1938-1955)!

Events include: An entire separate event hall filled with Manga and Anime vendors and creators! Lectures and panels including “Investing in Comics”, opportunities to sell your books on-site to the two top buyers of comic books in the world, Neat Stuff Collectibles and Mile High Comics, a FREE restoration check by top expert Steve Borock of Heritage Auctions at the Hero Initiative booth, exclusive horror movie screenings by Fangoria Saturday night, the first ever LIVE ComicCollectorLive.com Town Hall Meeting and SO MUCH MORE! (Once again, more info is at www.VAcomicon.com!) We will also have an auction for original comic art on Saturday night immediately following the show, to help cover artist travel expenses. 30% of auction sales will also go to charity!

The show has PLENTY of FREE parking, and is located less than 5 minutes off of I-64 and I-95 at the Ramada Plaza West in Richmond, VA (http://vacomicon.com/?page_id=10). With a FREE shuttle to the train station, and hotel rooms for only $65 a night, you should check it out!

As a special bonus, ConventionScene.com users can get into the show 30 minutes early AND get all ticket fees waived by going to http://vacomicon.com/?page_id=569 and entering the code CONVENTIONSCENE. As another bonus, attached to this message is the world premiere of Billy Tucci’s “Universal” inspired double-cover! All information regarding EVERYTHING is located at our newly re-designed website http://www.vacomicon.com. Be sure to stick around after for the HUGE original comic art auction Saturday night! With direct flights to Richmond for less than $59 from Philadelphia, New York and Florida, We KNOW will see you there!

Sincerely, Brett Carreras
Owner: www.BrettsComicPile.com
Promoter: www.VAcomicon.com

MA – Good Eggs Signing

Phoebe Potts signs on November 29th at 7pm at Brookline Booksmith.

In this bittersweet graphic memoir, local writer and artist Phoebe Potts tells the tale of her bumpy quest for motherhood. An odyssey through unending fertility experts becomes a funny and humane reflection on what matters most and how many twists it takes to get there.

Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446-2908

CA – Ides of Blood Signing

Stuart C. Paul signs on Nov. 17th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Comic Bug.

Ides of Blood is an alternate-history-swords-and-sandals-supernatural-detective-noir that reveals the true story of the vampire conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar. 

RSVP on Facebook!

The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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