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Pensacola Para Con: A Paranormal, Horror, Sci Fi, Anime, Gaming, and Costuming Convention (August 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Anime Convention
• Location: Florida
• Date: Saturday, August 17th 2013 - Sunday, August 18th 2013
• City: Anime Convention in Pensacola
• Event: Pensacola Para Con
• Address: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	PENSACOLA PARA CON: A Paranormal, Horror, Sci Fi, Anime, Gaming, & Costuming Convention
Convention Website Address
	http://www.pensacolaparacon.com
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	08/17/2013
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	08/19/2013
About This Convention
	Pensacola Paracon: A Convention for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Costuming, Fan and Indie Films, Artist, Celebrities, Comics, Renaissance, Cosplay, Steampunk, Theater, Performing, Literature, Publishing, Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, Model Construction, Film Making, Paranormal, and more!We will offer celebrity meet and greets, discussion panels, workshops, screenings, demonstrations, events, and competitions. Join our Seville Quarter Zombies, Geeks and Freaks Masquerade Ball. Attend investigations at the Pensacola Victorian Inn and Gray House. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Making Strides with Breast Cancer. Guests Include: Rj Haddy SyFy’s Face Off, Richard Epcar Animation Voice Actor, Cindy Morgan CADDYSHACK & TRON, Jason Faunt Power Rangers & Resident Evil 6, Ari Lehman Jason: Friday the 13th, Kevin Galbraith AMC’s The Walking Dead, Addy Miller AMC’s The Walking Dead, Jerrad Dusan Vunovich The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Scott Tepperman SyFy Channel’s ‘Ghost Hunters International’, Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Heidi Jo Medina Miss Pensacola USA, The 501st Legion: The Parjai Squad of the Florida Garrison, Luella Genie Christian Pensacola Costumers Guild, Mike Bobe Bobe Hobby House, Blacksheep Bobby Doll WWF/USWA/CWA Wrestler, Tom Roush Pensacola Film Commissioner, Carrie Hunter WEAR ABC3 TV Producer, Chasen Grieshop Particle9 Productions, Damon Bowie Illustrator, Brian Steward Illustrator, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, and more Charity: Percentage of sales donated to American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Saturday, Aug 17 and 18 2013 (10 AM -6PM) Admission $10 Children 12 and under are free http://www.pensacolaparacon.com
Venue Name and Address
	Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds Conference Bld 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, fl 32526 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	120
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Anime
Additional Categories
	Book Festival Comic Books Gaming Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy Sports Collectibles
Guests
	Rj Haddy SyFy’s Face Off, Richard Epcar Animation Voice Actor, Cindy Morgan CADDYSHACK & TRON, Jason Faunt Power Rangers & Resident Evil 6, Ari Lehman Jason: Friday the 13th, Kevin Galbraith AMC’s The Walking Dead, Addy Miller AMC’s The Walking Dead, Jerrad Dusan Vunovich The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Scott Tepperman SyFy Channel’s ‘Ghost Hunters International’, Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Heidi Jo Medina Miss Pensacola USA, The 501st Legion

Valiant Introducing 8-Bit Harbinger Wars Video Game

Press Release:

VALIANT Goes 8-Bit for HARBINGER WARS: BATTLE FOR LAS VEGAS – Coming Soon to iOS and Android!

This summer, Valiant’s Harbinger Wars crossover event will be delivering 8-bits of awesome to iOS and Android devices everywhere!

Kotaku today debuted the first look at Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas – an 8-bit side-scrolling video game tracing the events of Valiant’s upcoming summer crossover! Following the release of Harbinger Wars #1 (of 4) on April 3rd, the game’s first level – colliding the casts of the Bloodshot and Harbinger ongoing series against one another – will be available as a free download via the iOS App Store and Google Play in mid-April.

Developed by Storm City Entertainment, Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas offers fans the chance to follow nanite-enhanced commando Bloodshot or teenage telekinetic Peter Stanchek as they fight their way out of a classified Project Rising Spirit compound and into a psiot-occupied casino on the Vegas strip. Following the release of each of Harbinger Wars’ four issues, fans will be offered the opportunity to download new levels, each based around plot developments and settings presented in the Valiant mini-series by writers Joshua Dysart and Duane Swierczynski and artist Clayton Henry. In-app purchases will also allow users to acquire a variety of new weapons and characters as the game progresses, including Toyo Harada, newly introduced members of the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more.

“Following on the heels of our partnership with USA Luge, this is just the latest in a series of programs we have in the works to strengthen the Valiant brand in comics and beyond,” said Russell A. Brown, Valiant’s President of Consumer Products, Promotions and Ad Sales. “Our characters have a history in the gaming community and this is the start of a brand new chapter for the Valiant Universe.”

“We are extremely excited to be working with Valiant Entertainment on their first foray in mobile gaming. Valiant’s creative staff is incredibly keen to combine the print and digital mediums, and bringing the events of the Harbinger Wars mini-series to mobile is a unique opportunity to do precisely that,” said Storm City President Steve Newton.

“With Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas, we’re striving to achieve the perfect synergy of gameplay and story,” said Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. “The events of the Harbinger Wars series will be reflected monthly in the game itself and we’ll also be paying homage to the 8-bit style with a line of non-incentive 8-bit covers for our June comic releases. This has been a tremendously fun initiative to work on, and one that we think fans and retailers will respond to as well.”

To mark the game’s release across the rest of Valiant’s publishing line, Valiant is also offering 8-bit variant shelf covers by artist Matthew Waite for each of its ongoing titles this June – X-O Manowar #14, Harbinger #13, Bloodshot #12, Archer & Armstrong #10 and Shadowman #7.

Look for Valiant’s 8-bit variants in finer comic shops everywhere this June – and jump into the Harbinger Wars this April with three new standalone entry points into the Valiant Universe in Harbinger Wars #1 (of 4) on April 3rd, Harbinger #11 on April 10th, and Bloodshot #10 on April 17th!

Knoxville Comic and Anime Con (June 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Anime Convention
• Location: Tennessee
• Date: Saturday, June 15th 2013 - Sunday, June 16th 2013
• City: Anime Convention in Knoxville
• Event: Knoxville Comic and Anime Con
• Address: Knoxville Expo Center
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Knoxville Comic and Anime Con
Convention Website Address
	http://www.knoxvillecomicanimecon.com/
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	06/15/2013
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	06/16/2013
About This Convention
	We’re bringing to Knoxville the very best two day Anime/Comic show by combining an affordable entrance fee, free parking, camaraderie with other fans of Anime and Comics, along with a marketplace where the best dealers from around the country bring you the rarest, newest, and coolest items for your collection. Plus – we’re hosting a costume contest!
Venue Name and Address
	Knoxville Expo Center 5441 Clinton HWY Knoxville, TN 37912 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	75
Projected Attendance
	1500
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Anime
Additional Categories
	Comic Books Gaming Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy Collectibles
Guests
	Robbie Rist Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – the voice of Michaelangelo!! Also, voices of Naruto’s Choji Akimichi, Zatch Bell’s Eido, Brady Bunch’s Cousin Oliver, and (Battlestar) Galactica 1980′s Dr. Zee. Kathy Garver Family Affair’s Cissy, also the voice of Firestar in Spiderman & His Amazing Friends.

Florida Supercon is July 4-7!

Florida Supercon is July 4-7, www.floridasupercon.com. Hundreds of guests, including: George Takei (Star Trek), Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck), Laurie Holden (The Walking Dead), Jason David Frank (Power Rangers), Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Olivier Coipel (Thor, X-Men, AvX), George Perez (Crisis, Avengers), Nick Cardy (Teen Titans, Superman), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Garry Chalk (Transformers, Stargate), Sgt Slaughter (GI Joe, WWF), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen) and more!!!! Check out www.floridasupercon.com for all the info.

FLORIDA SUPERCON: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year eight to the MIAMI AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER (MACC).

Planning to attend? Let us know on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/456431157712145

Tickets are on sale now at http://www.floridasupercon.com/buy-tickets

Spooky Empire’s May-Hem is coming! May 24-26, 2013

Avoid the lines, get advance tickets now at www.spookyempire.com More guests to be announced soon!

Lake Effect Comic Book Convention (May 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Ohio
• Date: Sunday, May 26th 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Mentor
• Event: Lake Effect Comic Book Convention
• Address: Atlas Cinemas
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Lake Effect Comic Book Convention
Convention Website Address
	http://www.comicsandfriends.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	05/26/2013
About This Convention
	Just in!  We are proud to announce that this we have teamed with Boom! Studios to present a Lake Effect exclusive comic!  The Regular Show #2 with cover art by our very own Craig Tucker When:  Sunday May 26th 2013 from 10:00 AM untill 5:00 PM.  Free parking and Free admission Where: Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium 16 – 7860 Mentor Avenue – Mentor – Ohio – 44060 EVENTS: Movie Screenings •10:15 – Munster Go Home •1:15 – Big Trouble in Little China •4:10 – A Little Snow Fairy Sugar Special Panel Discussions •12:15 – 12:45 panel 1 – Comics and Education •3:30 – 4:00 Panel 2 – Science Fiction Comics Heroclix Tournament – Month 6 conclusion to the Batman No Man’s Land series. Door Prizes: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM Costume Contest:  3:00 PM (Female under 13 Female 13 and over, Male under 13, Male 13 and over) Guests: •Craig Tucker •Aubrey Fisher •Sean Forney •Gary Dumm •Chris Yambar •Scott Bachmann •Chris Lambert •Bob Ingersoll •David Russell •Elyria Comic Book Initiative Dealers: •Bill’s Books and More •Burning River Comics •Cards Comics and Collectibles •Comics Are Go! •Craig Higgins •Dan Dahlgren •Ed Szabo •George Geis •HooHah Collectibles •Joe Sherman •John Crawford •John Haines Rare Comics •JR Collectibles •Mark Allen •New Dimension Comics •Our Gang Comics and Toys •Pixel Bits •Remember When? Thrift & Collectibles •Robert Jenkins •Spectrum Comics •Tony Starkks •Universal Comics •Vic Gober •World’s Greatest Comics Directions:  From the South •I-71 N • Merge onto I-271 N via EXIT 220 toward ERIE PA. •I-271 N becomes I-90 E. • Take the OH-306 exit, EXIT 193, toward MENTOR/KIRTLAND • Turn LEFT onto OH-306 •Turn RIGHT onto MENTOR AVE/US-20. •7860 MENTOR AVE is on the RIGHT From the East •I-76 W •Take I-80 W toward CLEVELAND • Merge onto I-480 W via EXIT 187 toward CLEVELAND. •Take I-271 N toward ERIE PA. •Merge onto I-90 E. •Take the OH-306 exit, EXIT 193, toward MENTOR/KIRTLAND •Turn LEFT onto OH-306 • Turn RIGHT onto MENTOR AVE/US-20 • 7860 MENTOR AVE is on the RIGHT From the West •90 E. • Keep LEFT to take OH-2 E via EXIT 185 toward PAINESVILLE. •Take the OH-306 S exit toward KIRTLAND. •Turn RIGHT onto OH-306. •Turn LEFT onto MENTOR AVE/US-20. • 7860 MENTOR AVE is on the RIGHT
Venue Name and Address
	Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium 16 7860 Mentor Avenue Mentor, Ohio 44060 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	50
Projected Attendance
	700
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Gaming Collectibles
Guests
	Guest to be announced

Dark Horse Announces Ongoing Mass Effect Series at Emerald City Comicon 2013

Press Release:

ECCC: DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION

Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3!

MARCH 2, Seattle, WA–Today at Emerald City Comicon, Dark Horse Comics announced a new ongoing canonical entry in the Mass Effect series!

Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters kicks off a new ongoing series, set in the vibrant, engaging world of BioWare’s blockbuster science fiction epic! Fans of the award-winning franchise will find new characters tied directly to the newly announced Mass Effect 3: Citadel single-player DLC.

Praise for Mass Effect:

“This comic is recommended whether you are a Mass Effect groupie or someone who has never heard of it before today and just likes sci-fi. It’s a strong, good, enjoyable read!”—BAMFAS.com

“On the writing front, the dialogue is straight out of what one would expect from a Mass Effect related tie in. This positively reflects Dark Horse’s choice to use the lead writer of the series as the lead writer of the comics.”—DualShockers.com

Mass Effect 3: Citadel will release worldwide on March 5 on Xbox 360, PC, and PS3, and on March 6 on PS3 in Europe. Price: $14.99, 1,200 Microsoft Points, or 1,200 BioWare Points.

In addition, fans can read the exclusive interview with Mac Walters on Comic Book Resources.

Mass Effect: Foundation #1 is on sale July 24 in comic shops and on Dark Horse Digital.

About Dark Horse

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.

Rhode Island Comic Con (November 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Rhode Island
• Date: Saturday, November 2nd 2013 - Sunday, November 3rd 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Providence
• Event: Rhode Island Comic Con
• Address: Rhode Island Convention Center
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Rhode Island Comic Con
Convention Website Address
	http://www.ricomiccon.com
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	11/02/2013
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	11/03/2013
About This Convention
	Rhode Island Comic Con is New England’s largest pop culture and sci fi convention. The show features the largest group of celebrity guests and artists in New England and vendors featuring toys,comics,gaming and anything you can image.The show features amazing reunions such as Batman and the Power rangers as well as Weird Science,V, Beastmaster and many others
Venue Name and Address
	Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin St Providence, RI 02903 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	200
Projected Attendance
	25000
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Book Festival Comic Books Gaming Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy Collectibles
Guests
	Adam West,Burt Ward,Nichelle Nichols,David Anders,Anthony Michael Hall,Jason Davide Frank

NJ – The Last Threshold Signing

Author R.A. Salvatore signs at Barnes & Noble on March 6, 20103 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm!

R.A. Salvatore is the NY Times best-selling author of more than 40 science fiction/fantasy novels, including the popular Forgotten Realms series The Legend of Drizzt. His newest is the final book of the #4 Neverwinter Saga, The Last Threshold.

Barnes & Noble - Clifton Commons
395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ 07014
973-779-5500

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