May-Hem is THIS weekend!
May 23, 2012 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Collectibles, Convention News, Florida, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television
Spooky Empire’s May-Hem rolls out this Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27) at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.
Guests include Linda Hamilton, Ace Frehley, Joey Lauren Adams, Vivica A. Fox, Verne Troyer and a Addams Family Reunion with John Astin, Lisa Loring and Felix Silva.
Tickets can be purchased here!
Sneak peak at the program cover with art by Ed Bach!
for more information on Guests and events check out Spooky Empire’s website!
Can You Escape The Walking Dead? Try Your Luck at Petco Park During SDCC 2012
May 18, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Horror, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego Debuts at Petco Park to Celebrate Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead Issue #100 During San Diego Comic-Con July 12-15, 2012
Registration for The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego Opens May 16th
San Diego, CA – May 16, 2012 –Robert Kirkman, the creator/writer of The Walking Dead comic book series and graphic novels and www.Skybound.com announce their first event, The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego. In conjunction with the release of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking DeadIssue #100 at San Diego Comic-Con, the event takes place July 12 -15 at Petco Park, centrally located near the San Diego Convention Center. Registration is now open at TheWalkingDeadEscape.Com. There are three ways to participate in this epic adventure. Participants can be a Survivor and race through the zombie infested evacuation zone; a Walker who becomes one of the undead, embracing the inevitable; or a Spectator who watches the apocalypse from sidelines at the Escape Party.
The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego is unlike any obstacle course event in the U.S., expanding on the best-selling The Walking Dead comic book series and graphic novel storylines, allowing Survivors and Walkers to explore the initial days of the apocalypse.
“Our fans have been reading about it, watching it and now they get to live it with The Walking Dead Escape,” said Robert Kirkman. “We are literally transforming Petco Park into the early days of society’s collapse and San Diego is just the first city to fall.”
Survivors will climb, crawl and slide in an effort to avoid confrontation by hordes of Walkers, while achieving the ultimate adventure on The Walking Dead-themed obstacle course. The Walking Dead Escape is not a race, and Survivors are not timed, but the end is near, and they must move swiftly. If they’re lucky, Survivors will reach the decontamination zone at the end where it will be determined if they have been infected.
Whether taking part in the event as a Survivor, Walker or Spectator, participants will be amazed at the interactive displays and The Walking Deadreferences along the course. Early registration is strongly recommended, as walk-ups may not be available on event day. This summer, The Walking Deadwill be taking over Petco Park and fans will have a front row seat to the real-life action event of a lifetime.
For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.thewalkingdeadescape.com or www.Skybound.com.
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2012
May 10, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Art Show, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Missouri, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Brom, Mike Mignola, Phil Hale, Ian McCaig, Andrew Jones, and more appear at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live next weekend!
Press Release:
The list of artists selected to appear in Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art Volume 19 has been released. Visit www.spectrumfantasticart.com to see the full list of selected artists. The winners for each art category will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, MO on May 19th, 2012 as part of the inaugural Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! show.
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! will showcase 200 exhibitor booths featuring the world’s most celebrated painters, sculptors, and digital illustrators, ongoing live art demonstrations, educational panels, guest interviews, a documentary film program, and portfolio reviews by the art directors for Tor Books, DC Comics, Blizzard Entertainment and many more who will be scouting for new talent. Special guests include Brom (World of Warcraft, Van Helsing, Galaxy Quest), Phil Hale (world-renowned fine artist), Andrew “Android” Jones (Industrial Light and Magic, Nintendo), Ian McCaig (designer of Star Wars: Episode 1, Terminator 2, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy).
This one-of-a-kind, international convention is a rare opportunity to mingle with some of the most talented artists, illustrators and creators in the world. Meet the people who brought Batman, Harry Potter, Darth Maul, Conan the Barbarian, Alien, John Carter of Mars and every other imaginable character to vivid life on book covers, in comics, for video games, and on the screen. For three days in May, Kansas City’s Bartle Hall will be transformed into an international museum of the imagination to host this fantastic art convergence. If you love fantasy, science fiction, horror, comics, movies and especially fantastic-themed art, then Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! is the event you’ve been waiting for. Memberships are $20 for one day and $40 for all three days.
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! is the natural outgrowth of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, the award-winning and internationally renowned art book series established by Cathy and Arnie Fenner in 1993. The prestigious Museum of American Illustration in New York City has hosted two exhibitions
OAFCON 2012 Oklahoma Comic Book Show (November 2012)
May 9, 2012 by Oklahoma Comic Con 2011
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Oklahoma, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
Event Details:
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| OAFCON 2012 Oklahoma Comic Book Show | |
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| http://oafcon2012.blogspot. |
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| 11/10/2012 | |
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| 11/11/2012 | |
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| The Oklahoma Alliance of Fans (OAF) are hosting the 2012 Comic Book and Nostalgia Convention, November 10-11th (Saturday and Sunday) at the Biltmore Hotel I-40 at Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City. Comic Book & Nostalgia Dealers and Fans from coast-to-coast attend this unique show buying and selling comic book and paper collectibles 1900 to 1999!
This year the OAFCON is dedicating one large area of our Ballroom to local and regional COMIC BOOK CREATORS. Writers, Artists, Editors and Publishers of small press independant comics will be on hand to visit with fans, view portfolios and share their products with the eager public! BEST OF ALL.. the six-foot space for the COMIC BOOK CREATORS area is FREE. We ask that 2 or 3 creators share each table. We are going to fill 30 tables(60+ creators) OAFCON is host to one of the largest reunions of FIRST FANDOM Comic Book members. These are fans who entered comics fandom before 1970. |
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| OKLAHOMA COMIC BOOK SHOW I-40 AT MERIDAN AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73108 United States Map It |
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| 90 | |
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| 400 | |
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| Terry Beatty, John Wooley, Kenneth Smith, Jack & Carole Bender, Larry Latham, more to be announced… | |
Spooky Empire’s May-Hem convention is less than 4 weeks away….are you ready for, well…the Mayhem?!!
May 9, 2012 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Collectibles, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Spooky Empire’s May-Hem convention is less than 4 weeks away….are you ready for, well…the Mayhem?!!
Orlando, FL – May 4, 2012 – The show is looking to be an epic event, their last one at the Wyndham, and Spooky Empire wants everyone to join them in bidding farewell to their favorite venue as only they know how.
There is an amazing line up of celebrity guests in store at May-Hem this year, most of which have never appeared at a Spooky Empire event! It’s a never-ending list of heavy hitters, sure to please fans of all kinds. Guests will be available for meet and greets and autograph signings all weekend!
Some of the guests appearing are Linda Hamilton, best known for her role as “Sarah Connor” in The Terminator, as well as the TV series “Beauty and The Beast” and more recently “Chuck”. Vivica A. Fox of “Kill Bill Vol. 1”, “Independence Day” and “Batman & Robin” and Verne Troyer of the “Austin Powers” films and “The Love Guru”. Cathy Moriarty of the classic “Raging Bull” as well as “Casper” and “Analyze That”. Plus a very last minute addition, James Marsters most well known as Spike from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.
For all of you KISS fans out there, here’s your chance to meet the one and only Ace Frehley, original guitarist of the legendary band!
There will be an “Addams Family” reunion featuring John Astin “Gomez Addams”, Lisa Loring “Wednesday Addams” and Felix Silla and “Cousin Itt”.
Roddy Piper will be making a return appearance to Spooky Empire, not only for autographs, but to perform his live “one man show” This performance will require a separate ticket in addition to your admission. Tickets for Roddy’s show are $10 and are available in advance online.
From the hit new TV series “The Walking Dead”, films Mallrats and Henry:Portrait of a Serial Killer, Michael Rooker will be appearing. Also from “The Walking Dead” is Madison Lintz who played “Sophia” in the hit show. Stars of the TV series Charmed, Holly Marie Combs, Brian Krause, and Michael Bailey Smith. Holly Marie Combs currently stars on the hit new show “Pretty Little Liars”, Brian Krause is also known for his role in Sleepwalkers., and Michael Bailey Smith has appeared in Buffy and The Hills Have Eyes 1 & 2. Also making a rare convention appearance is Joey Lauren Adams best known for her roles in films Chasing Amy, Big Daddy, Dazed & Confused and many more.
To round off the guest list is Kristanna Loken of Terminator 3, Monica Keena of Freddy vs Jason, and Oliver Robins from Poltergeist, plus legendary rock goddess Lita Ford, Marc Price from the film Trick or Treat, and Mackenzie Lintz of the hit new movie based on the bestseller The Hunger Games.
May-Hem is not just about the guests, there are some memorable events lined up as well. For the first time at May-Hem, Spooky Empire will be hosting their Zombie Walk in memory of the late Bill Hinzman!
The Mucklebones Monster Museum will be set up throughout the weekend inside the hotel. This is an exclusive Spooky Empire event! Spooky Empire’s Tattoo Festival will also be in place featuring over 25 of the country’s best artists. Check out the website to make your appointments now.
Of course there is the huge vendor room loaded with merchandise, collectibles and artists, tons of panels and Q&As, and no one can forget the notorious pool parties with live bands!
If you haven’t already booked your room for May-Hem, do it soon! Rooms are just $85 per night, and are going fast! Reach Wyndham reservations at 1-800-421-8001, and mention “Spooky Empire” to get the special rate. Tickets are still available, one day passes are $30- $35, and $50 gets you in all three days! VIP packages are available but going fast! Both are available on the website.
Contact:Pete Mongelli
Info@spookyempire.com
www.spookyempire.com
954-258-7852
Vivica A. Fox and Verne Troyer added to May-Hem!
May 3, 2012 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Collectibles, Convention News, Florida, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television
Two big additional Media Guests added to Spooky Empires already impressive line up.
Vivica A. Fox from Kill Bill Volume 1, Batman & robin. Independence Day and many more!
Verne Troyer from the Austin Powers Trilogy!
May-Hem runs Memorial Day weekend May 25-27 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando Florida. for more information and other guests check out their website!
American Music and Pop Culture Expo (March 2013)
May 1, 2012 by NonSportsCard
Filed under Anime, Book Festivals, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
Event Details:
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| American Music & Pop Culture Expo | |
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| http://www.usatheatres.com/ |
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| 03/29/2013 | |
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| 03/30/2013 | |
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| Presenting the world of comics, toys, movies, television, music and more, with a showroom packed with 75 exhibitors! | |
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| Granada Avenue Gymnasium 30 East Granada Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 United States Map It |
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| 75 | |
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| Non-Sport Update Magazine, MTBA | |
Ron Lim & Mike Choi to Attend Big Wow 2012
April 26, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games
Press Release:
With less than one month until the Show, Big WOW! ComicFest continues to expand their already amazing Guest List by adding comic artists Ron Lim and Mike Choi to Artist Alley. “We’re excited to have both Ron Lim and Mike Choi attend this year’s ComicFest,” said Convention Director Steve Wyatt. “We’re also trying to line up a few more surprise Guests so expect more special announcements in the next few weeks!”
Big Wow! ComicFest Returns to San Jose on May 19th & 20th, 2012, bringing two great days of Comic Book, Anime/Manga, Art, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Cosplay FUN! Many of the country’s best vendors of all things cool and collectible will tempt your wallets with the perfect gifts for Geek, Fans and True Collectors, everywhere!
As the Original Artist-Friendly Show, Big WOW! ComicFest has Fantastic Comic Book Creator Guests spanning all decades and genres! This year we are pleased to welcome as our Featured Guests: Jim Lee (X-Men, Batman & DC Comics VP), Toshio Madea (Urotsukidoji and La Blue Girl), Juanjo Guarnido (Blacksad), Legendary Illustrator Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing, Heavy Metal & Frankenstein), Vampire Horror Author Steve Niles, creator of 30 Days Of Night, Fan-Favorites Travis Charest (Weapons of the Metabarons), Kevin Nowlan (Superman Vs. Aliens), and more Special Guests including: Dan Brereton (Nocturnals), Bob Layton (Iron Man, Avengers), Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher), Joe Linsner (Dawn), Bill Morrison, Alex Nino, Sergio Aragones, Liam Sharp, Frank Cho, Joe Jusko, Michael Golden, Mark Texiera, Michael Lark, Tim Sale, Brandon Peterson and many more confirmed and added to our website!
Also Appearing as Special Celebrity Guests will be: Actor, writer, and producer Thomas Jane, star of “The Punisher” film and the HBO favorite series “Hung”, is also the author of the comic book series Bad Planet!. Jane Wiedlin, the charismatic guitar player for The GoGos! Jane is back at work, having just wrote a new story for the 2011 Simpsons Tree House of Horror comic book, and her own series (starring Jane herself) Lady Robotika. Olivia d’Abo. Star of “The Wonder Years”, “Conan the Destroyer” and voice actress for “Star Wars: Clone Wars”, “Green Lantern”, “Justice League Doom” and “The Avengers”. She is best known on TV for her role in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” as Nicole Wallace. Terrance Zdunich, co-creator and star of the Cult Classic … “Repo: the Genetic Opera”. We will also be showing a Free viewing of the film with a live Shadow Cast on Sat. night for the 1st 500 fans, with a Q/A afterward with Terrance. Also appearing will be Sandahl Bergman (Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, All That Jazz, Airplane ll and “Chicago” on Broadway), C. Andrew Nelson (Darth Vader), Kathy Garver (Cissy on “Family Affair”), Jon Provost (Timmy on TV’s “Lassie” show) and more.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see professional comic artists at work as well! There will also be a Live Art demonstration going on all weekend, on stage by James O’Barr (Creator of “The Crow”), and many of our invited Guests.
In conjunction with San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum, Big Wow! ComicFest proudly presents “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Art Show!” Featuring Five Decades of Original Art and Memorabilia from the Marvel Comics world-famous group of greatest superheroes and latest movie stars.
- BUY TICKETS EARLY FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE -
CA – Hero Complex Film Festival 2012
April 25, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Hero Complex Film Festival tickets go on sale today, Thursday April 26, 2012.
Friday May 18, 2012
Dawn of the Dead 7:00 pm
Special guests: Zack Snyder and Robert Kirkman
Shaun of the Dead 10:00 pm
Special guest: Edgar Wright
Saturday May 19, 2012
RoboCop 12:00 pm
Special guest: Peter Weller
A Clockwork Orange 4:00 pm
Special guest: Malcolm McDowell
SUPER 8:30 pm
Special guest: Rainn Wilson
Sunday May 20, 2012
WALL-E 2:00 pm
Special guest: Andrew Stanton Includes a special preview of Disney/Pixar’s ‘Brave’
Serenity 6:00 pm Special guest: Nathan Fillion
Monday May 21, 2012
An Evening with Stan Lee Screening TBA
2012 event poster designed by DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee.
NC – Free Comic Book Day 2012
April 25, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Horror, North Carolina, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Cullen Bunn, Jacob Chabot, Jeremy Dale, Chris Giarusso, Brian Hurtt, Dan Khanna, Amanda Rachels, Craig Rousseau, Gregg Schigiel, Brian Smith, Yale Stewart, and Kelly Yates sign at Acme Comics on Saturday May 5, 2012 for Free Comic Book Day!
Acme Comics
2150 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408
336-574-2263
