Spooky Empire’s May-Hem is coming! May 24-26, 2013
March 6, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games
Avoid the lines, get advance tickets now at www.spookyempire.com More guests to be announced soon!
Stanley the Snowman Coloring Contest Returns for MegaCon 2013
March 5, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Top Stories
Press Release:
Stanley the Snowman Coloring Contest Returns for MegaCon 2013
Stanley the Snowman Coloring Contest is back at MegaCon this year. However this year we have joined forces with Derrick Fish and his awesome creation The Wellkeeper!
There will be two age groups 1-6, 7-12 with first, second, third place winners! Again like past years we will have industry professionals judging for the winners!
If interested, visit the link Megacon 2013 Coloring Contest to download the coloring contest sheet!
You can drop them off with Derrick Fish or Austin Janowsky. Our tables are Lime Green 26 or Yellow 7 in Artist Alley.
Looking forward to seeing you at Megacon!
FL – Golden Age Creator Signs
March 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Past Present Future Comics celebrates their grand re-opening with a special Saturday appearance by comic book legend Allen Bellman!
Allen Bellman is best known as one of the artists on Captain America in the 1930s. He has done drawn such titles as All-Winners Squad, Sub-Mariner, and Young Allies. Mr. Bellman will be in store starting at noon on Saturday March 9th! Come by and say hello and enjoy our back issue sales, free comics, and the costume contest!
Past Present Future Comics
4952 North University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351
FL – FCBD: Spider-Man Signing
March 1, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Alex Saviuk signs at Collector’s Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Collector’s Comics
8627 S. US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
772-878-9229
Tampa Bay Comic Con Adds Drake Bell for April 2013 Show
March 1, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Top Stories
Press Release:
Tampa Bay Comic Con Announces Spider-Man’s Drake Bell
February 28th, 2013 – The Tampa Bay Comic Con has confirmed actor and musician Drake Bell for the April 6-7, 2013 convention. Drake Bell is the voice of Spider-Man in the current Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon, as well as the star of the Superhero Movie and Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh.
As previously announced, Lauren Cohan, a starring actress from AMC’s, The Walking Dead, CW’s Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries will also be in attendance!
The Tampa Bay Comic Con has also released its limited edition print featuring Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet, created by guest artist Joe Jusko. The edition will be limited to 100 numbered prints. Each print is 11” x 17” and is available for $30.
In addition, the Tampa Bay Comic Con’s guest list is set to include a talented array of professional comic book creators. Among them are: Jenny Frison (Hack & Slash artist), Michael Golden (Punisher, Transfomers artist), Bob Layton (Iron Man artist), Luke McDonnell (Iron Man artist), Joe Jusko (Conan, Vampirella) and Renee Witterstaetter (writer, editor).
The Tampa Bay Comic Con will feature over 100 exhibitor/vendor tables where convention attendees can browse through a large selection of inventory including: comic books, cards, toys, t-shirts, magazines, artwork, Star Wars merchandise, jewelry and much more. All attendees are also welcome to attend all convention panels (which will include Lauren Cohan and Drake Bell’s panel) as well as participate in the “Costume Contest” and the “Artist Throwdown”.
The Tampa Bay Comic Con will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in Tampa, FL from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Convention admission is $10.00 for adults and FREE for children (12 and under). Parking is FREE. Reserve hotel rooms at the Doubletree Hotel through the Tampa Bay Comic Con’s online “Travel/Hotel” section for special discounted room rates. The address is:
Doubletree Hotel
4500 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
Please e-mail: inquiries@tampabaycomiccon.com
http://www.TampaBayComicCon.
FL – The Honest Life Signing
February 25, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Florida, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Actress Jessica Alba appears on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at 7:30 pm!
Press Release:
In 2012, with serial entrepreneur Brian Lee and environmental advocate Christopher Gavigan, Jessica Alba launched The Honest Company, a brand where parents can find reliable information and products that are safe, stylish, and affordable. The Honest Life (Rodale, $22.99) recounts Alba’s personal journey of discovery and reveals her tips for making healthy living fun, real, and stylish, while offering a candid look inside her home and daily life. She shares strategies for maintaining a clean diet (with favorite family-friendly recipes) and embraces nontoxic choices at home and provides eco-friendly decor tips to fit any budget. Her solutions are easy, chic, and down-to-earth: they’re honest. And discovering everyday ways to live naturally and authentically—true to you—could be honestly life-changing. Tonight, Jessica will be in conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist Jackie Nespral of NBC 6. Presented by Books & Books.
Coral Gables Congregational Church
3010 De Soto Blvd Miami, FL 33134
(305) 448-7421
Stan Lee Taking a “small break from doing convention appearances,” Cancels for MegaCon 2013
January 31, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Strips, Convention News, Florida, Top Stories
According to MegaCon’s Facebook page, Stan Lee has canceled his appearance at the 2013 convention and “is taking a small break from doing convention appearances.”
Creator-Owned Expo Set for August 2013 in Fort Lauderdale
January 30, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Video Games, Webcomics
Creator – Owned Expo will be hosted Saturday August 3rd, 2013 at the beautiful Universal Palms Hotel. It is located at 4900 PowerLine Road, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 between the hours of 10am – 6pm. Come out and enjoy the company of artist both professional and amateur. Vendors will have a wide array of Comics, Manga, Games, Action figures, and tons Collectables to choose from. If Anime is your thing, get yours here. Wear your favorite Costume, bust out the Cosplay and make it rock in 2013. There will be production companies and Film Makers that work in Movies, TV, and other Media…Come out and celebrate with us!
For more info please visit www.creatorownedexpo.com
FL – Deadpool Signing
January 23, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Daniel Way signs at A Comic Shop on Saturday, January 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm.
A Comic Shop
114 S. Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792
Convention Scene Set for Orlando Toy and Comic Con This Sunday, January 20, 2013
January 18, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida
Convention Scene will be making our next vendor appearance at the Orlando Toy and Comic Con this Sunday. This is the last show we have lined up for the time being so be sure to come out and take some stuff off our hands. We’ll have comic books, art prints, movie press kits, trading cards, DVDs, and whatever else I can scrounge up.
Guests for the show include Ethan Van Sciver, Billy Tucci, Clay Mann, and Alex Saviuk.
The show will take place at the Radisson, 1724 N. Alafaya Trail, right down the street from UCF. Show hours are from 10 to 5. Over 75 tables of toys, comics, and more.
