MA – Super Screening

Director James Gunn hosts an advance screening on Monday March 28 at 7:30pm.

Co-Presented with Independent Film Festival Boston
Free Preview Screening!
Free! First come, first seated so get here early!
(2010) dir James Gunn w/Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Kevin Bacon, Liv Tyler [96 min]

This hilarious, amazingly twisted dark comedy features Rainn Wilson as Frank, a man shattered by his wife’s return to her drug-dealing ex. Donning a (very) homemade costume, Frank turns to a life of crime-fighting to win her back. Applying an absurd realism to masked vigilantes and their sidekicks, SUPER shows us just how messed up the idea of becoming a ‘real-life superhero’ truly is while simultaneously making us cheer for Frank’s alter ego, The Crimson Bolt, and his spunky sidekick Boltie (Page). Do not miss this!!

Visit IFFBoston.org for more great events, breaking news, and announcements about this year’s festival!

The Brattle
40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

WonderCon 2011 Program Schedule Released

Press Release:

WonderCon Schedule Released, Comics and Hollywood Stars Headline

Event’s 25th Anniversary Promises to Be Most Spectacular to Date

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Comic-Con International (Comic-Con), the parent company of WonderCon, today released the much anticipated program schedule for the event, which will be held Friday through Sunday, April 1–3, at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The popular convention features every major comic book publisher, as well as major Hollywood movie studios and stars of comics, movies, and television.

“This year’s lineup is pretty spectacular,” commented David Glanzer, WonderCon’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “Programming is always at the heart of our shows, and I think this year’s slate will prove to be among the most exciting yet.”

Originally considered a regional show for Northern California, in recent years WonderCon has followed her sister event, the San Diego Comic-Con, in becoming a full-fledged national show attracting attendees and media from all over the country.

WonderCon 2011 features some of the premier stars of the comics world including Jason Aaron, Sergio Aragones, Berkeley Breathed, Tony Daniel, Mark Evanier, Adam Hughes, Robert Kirkman, Hope Larson, Bob Layton, Paul Levitz, Jeremy Love, Francis Manapul, Carla Speed McNeil, Terry Moore, Ryan Ottley, Joe Quesada, Frank Quitely, Amy Reeder, James Robinson, Seth, Bill Sienkiewicz, Len Wein, F. Paul Wison, Judd Winick, and Marv Wolfman.

Hollywood has a major presence at WonderCon this year as well, joining the action with an exclusive peek at Green Lantern with stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard; a Cowboys & Aliens discussion with director Jon Favreau; a special presentation on the movie Immortals featuring Henry Cavill (the new Superman) and Kellan Lutz; and appearances by V’s Elizabeth Mitchell, Priest’s Paul Bettany, Super’s Rainn Wilson, Human Target’s Mark Valley, and Breaking In’s Christian Slater.

The complete WonderCon programming schedule can be found at http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.php. WonderCon ticketing details and additional information about the Comic-Con family of conventions can be found at www.comic-con.org.

About WonderCon:

WonderCon, one of the country’s best comics and popular arts conventions, is part of Comic-Con International (CCI), a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms. The organization achieves its mission primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. In addition to San Francisco–based WonderCon each spring, CCI organizes San Diego Comic-Con each summer (the world’s largest comics convention of its kind) and San Francisco’s Alternative Press Expo (APE) each fall. On the web: WonderCon.org, Facebook.com/wondercon, Twitter.com/wondercon.

Win 500 Free Business Cards from Convention Scene and All Business Cards

All Business Cards and Convention Scene have joined together to offer free business cards to our visitors. There are 3 different ways to win, and each winner will receive 500 free business cards. The cards can be single or double sided, printed on thick 16pt card stock, and have a Glossy UV finish, a Matte Finish, or can come uncoated. Shipping (UPS ground) is included so the cost to winners is absolutely nothing. The contest is open only to US and Canadian entrants. We will accept entries for all 3 methods through April 3rd.

1) First way to win: Just leave a comment on this post!

2) Second way to win: Enter on our Convention Scene Facebook page. Just look for the “Sweepstakes” link on the left under our logo.

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NYC – Elephantmen Signing

Richard Starkings signs copies of his new Image Comics book, Elephantmen: Man and Elephantman #1, at the Times Square location on March 24, 2011 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. These copies will be available one week early only to Midtown Comics and will be sold only during the signing event.

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Midtown Comics
200 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

Vinyl Asylum: Akron/Canton Record Show (May 2011)

Event Details:

• Category: Collectibles Convention
• Location: Ohio
• Date: Saturday, May 21st 2011
• City: Collectibles Convention in Akron, OH
• Event: Vinyl Asylum: Akron/Canton Record Show
• Address: Chapparells Community Center (Baton & Drum Corporation), 2418 South Arlington Road
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	VINYL ASYLUM: Akron / Canton Record Show
Convention Website Address
	http://www.paperasylum.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date
	05/21/2011
About This Convention
	10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission $4.00. Early birds in at 7:30 am. early bird admission is $10.00. 60+ – 8 foot dealer tables avaialble at $40.00 each. FREE PARKING. Monsters Among Us presents a VINYL record show featuring thousands of LP’s, 45′s, 78′s, Posters, Books, Magazines, Promo’s and other music memorabilia. See flyer for details and visit us at paperasylum.com Dealers call Michael at 734-755-8787 or email at piercemonster@aol.com
Venue Name and Address
	CHAPPARELLS COMMUNITY CENTER 241 S. Arlington Road Akron, Ohio 44319 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	60
Projected Attendance
	300
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Collectibles

East Hanover NJ Comic Book Expo (March 2011)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: New Jersey
• Date: Sunday, March 27th 2011
• City: Comic Book Convention in East Hanover, NJ
• Event: East Hanover NJ Comic Book Expo
• Address: Ramada Inn Conference Center Hotel, 130 Rt. 10 West
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	MARCH 27TH EAST HANOVER NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO
Convention Website Address
	http://www.njcomicbookshows.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date
	03/27/2011
About This Convention
	Over 250,000 comics for sale! The Northeast’s friendliest dealers. Everything from bargain readers to investment grade keys. Fan favorite dealers like Bob Storms, Dave Reynolds, Gary Platt, New World Mange, Bob Fox, Mike Williams and many, many more! Our legendary NO MINIMUM BID auction is at noon. Chuck Rozanski (Mile High Comics) has bought tens of thousands of comics at our shows… what are you missing out on? Remember when comic book shows were fun?… Ours still are!
Venue Name and Address
	Ramada Inn Conference Center Hotel 130 Rt 10 West East Hanover, NJ 07936 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	40
Projected Attendance
	150
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Guests
	TBA

Scranton Comic Book Convention (June 2011)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Pennsylvania
• Date: Sunday, June 12th 2011
• City: Comic Book Convention in Scranton, PA
• Event: Scranton Comic Book Convention
• Address: Johnson College, 3427 North Main Avenue
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Scranton Comic Book Convention
Convention Website Address
	http://www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date
	06/12/2011
About This Convention
	Scranton Comic Book Convention Johnsons College 3427 North Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 Conveniently located at Exit 190 off of I-81 Show Admission is only $3.00 and children under 5 are Free! Show hours are 10AM to 4PM. Dealers tables are as follows: 1-8′/$60 or 2-8′/$110. Besides comics from the 1940′s to present dealers will also be selling toys, collectible card games, statues & MORE! Register at the show for our Great hourly door prizes! Visit your local comic book shop for a flyer or call 570-327-1486 for the latest show updates. Guests will be listed on the flyer, on our website at www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.comand on conventionscene.com. Contact Joseph Figured of America’s Most Wanted Collectibles at 570-327-1486 or amwc75@hotmail.com.
Venue Name and Address
	Johnson College 3427 North Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 United States Map It
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books

FL – IDW Day

Eric Powell, Chris Ryall, Matt Frank, and Dirk Wood appear on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 1-5pm!

Have your Portfolio Reviewed by Chris Ryall, Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing

Schmooze with Eric Powell, Eisner Award-Winning Artist and Writer

Get your awesome TATE’S Godzilla Variant Cover signed by artist Matt Frank!

Pick the brain of Dirk Wood, IDW’s Director of Marketing, on the direction of IDW titles future, present and past.

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About IDW Publishing: Founded in 1999 and recognized as the #4 comic book publisher in the U.S. They currently publish a wide range of comic books and graphic novels.

Chris Ryall: Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing. Chris is also an Eagle & Eisner Award-nominated editor and comic book writer, having written over three dozen comics.

Eric Powell: Writer and artist creator of critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. He has also contributed work to comic titles Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, MAD Magazine, Swamp Thing, the Avengers, She-Hulk, the Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, Action Comics, and Creepy.

Matt Frank: Comic artist best known for his rampages through the worlds of giant monsters. Contributing work to IDW’s Transformers series and Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops. Matt was most recently the lead artist for IDW’s Godzilla Store-Crushing Cover project, as well as subsequent incentive covers for Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters. Matt is also currently working on a web comic series titled Giant Monster Zak!

Dirk Wood: Director of Retailer Marketing at IDW, Dirk Wood has over 17 years of experience in the comic industry, including a long stint as Marketing Director for Dark Horse Comics, after starting his career in retail as Operations Manager for Things From Another World. Currently best known as the comic narrator of IDW’s section in Diamond Previews.

TATE’S Comics, Inc.
4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351

NYC – Pepper Potts Signs

Gwyneth Paltrow signs her new book My Father’s Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness on Thursday April 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM.

Barnes & Noble – Fifth Ave
555 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017
212-697-3048

CA – Transformers Star Signing

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