Curb Your Enthusiasm Star Tour
February 28, 2010 by Colin
Filed under California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Washington
Jeff Garlin, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and WALL-E, signs copies of My Footprint
March 2 - BORDERS 150 North State St, Chicago, IL – Talk & Booksigning – 12:30 PM
March 2 - TEMPLE JEREMIAH 937 Happ Road, Northfield, IL - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30 PM CST
March 3 – THE BOOK STALL 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL – Talk & Booksigning - 7:00pm CST
March 4 - PARK WEST Chicago, IL – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 5 - HELIUM COMEDY CLUB Philadelphia, PA – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 6 - BORDERS #330 BACK BAY 511 Boylston Street, Boston, MA – Talk & Booksigning – 2:00pm
March 6 - WILBUR THEATRE Boston, MA – SHOW & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 6 - HARVARD (IGP) OF THE YEAR Cambridge, MA – 11:00pm
March 7 - LEVENTHAL-SIDMAN JCC 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA – Talk & Booksigning – 4:00pm
March 8 - BOOKS & BOOKS 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL – Talk & Booksigning - 8:00pm
March 10 - CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL – Talk & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 11 - IMPROV WEST PALM BEACH, FL – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 12 - A CAPPELLA BOOKS 484-C Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA – Booksigning – 6:00-8:00pm
March 12 - 14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE 173 14th Street, Atlanta, GA – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 13 - ATLANTA JCC 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 14 - PALEY CENTER W/ “CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM” CAST Los Angeles, CA – PANEL DISCUSSION
March 16 - BOOK SOUP 8818 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 17 – ELLIOTT BAY BOOKSTORE 101 South Main Street, Seattle, WA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 18 - PARLOR LIVE Bellevue, WA – SHOW & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 19 - ALADDIN THEATRE Portland, OR – SHOW & Booksigning - 8:00pm
March 20 - POWELL’S 1005 West Burnside, Portland, OR - Talk & Booksigning – 2:00pm
March 21 - BOOKS INC 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 3:00pm
March 21 - CONGREGATION BETH AM 26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 24 – BARNES & NOBLE # 2743 7881 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA – Talk & Booksigning - 7:00pm
March 25 - SKYLIGHT BOOKS 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30 PM
March 26 - THE COMEDY STORE HOLLYWOOD, CA - SHOW & Booksigning
The New Dead Nationwide Signings
January 26, 2010 by Colin
Filed under California, Comic Books, Georgia, Horror, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Max Brooks, Christopher Golden, Joe Hill, and many more sign on February 16th
The New Dead
Resurrection!
The hungry dead have risen. They shamble down the street. They hide in back yards, car lots, shopping malls. They devour neighbors, dogs and police officers. And they are here to stay. The real question is, what are you going to do about it? How will you survive?
How will the world change when the dead begin to rise?
Stoker-award-winning author Christopher Golden has assembled an original anthology of never-before-published zombie stories from an eclectic array of today’s hottest writers. Inside there are stories about military might in the wake of an outbreak, survival in a wasted wasteland, the ardor of falling in love with a zombie, and a family outing at the circus. Here is a collection of new views on death and resurrection.
With stories from Joe Hill, John Connolly, Max Brooks, Kelley Armstrong, Tad Williams, David Wellington, David Liss, Aimee Bender, Jonathan Maberry, and many others, this is a wildly diverse and entertaining collection…the Last Word on the New Dead.
Reviews
“The 19 provocative, haunting, and genuinely unsettling original stories in this zombie anthology move the genre beyond its usual apocalyptic wastelands. David Liss’s novelette What Maisie Knew is a stunning and gruesome meditation on the banality of capitalism and evil. Mike Carey’s Second Wind is a haunting tale of an undead stockbroker who comes to question whether he ever truly lived. Lovers of more traditional zombie fare will also not be disappointed. Joe Hill’s ingenious Twittering from the Circus of the Dead tells a classic slasher film story through Twitter posts, while Jonathan Maberry’s heartbreaking Family Business describes a ruined America populated by kindly monks and zombie hunters. This powerful anthology shines a bright and unflinching light on the fears of death, decay, and loss that underpin America’s longstanding obsession with the undead.”
- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Table of Contents
“Lazarus” by John Connolly
“What Maisie Knew” by David Liss
“Copper” by Stephen R. Bissette
“In the Dust” by Tim Lebbon
“Life Sentence” by Kelley Armstrong
“Delice” by Holly Newstein
“Closure, LTD” by Max Brooks
“The Wind Cries Mary” by Brian Keene
“Family Business” by Jonathan Maberry
“The Zombie Who Fell From the Sky” by M.B. Homler
“My Dolly” by Derek Nikitas
“Second Wind” by Mike Carey
“Among Us” by Aimee Bender
“Ghost Trap” by Rick Hautala
“The Storm Door” by Tad Williams
“Kids and Their Toys” by James A. Moore
“Shooting Pool” by Joe R. Lansdale
“Weaponized” by David Wellington
“Twittering from the Circus of the Dead” by Joe Hill
Nationwide Signing Event
On February 16th, 2010, the day The New Dead is released, the majority of the authors who have written stories for the book will be signing in various locations around the country.
Los Angeles, CA: Max Brooks and Aimee Bender
6:30-8:30 PM
Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 556-6660
Lexington, KY: Derek Nikitas
7 PM
Morris Book Shop, 408 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-0494
Atlanta, GA: James A. Moore
7:15 PM
Blue Elephant Book Shop, 2091 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 728-8955
Baltimore, MD: Brian Keene
7 PM
Barnes & Noble, 1819 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 415-5758
New York, NY: Jonathan Maberry, David Wellington, MB Homler
7 PM
Borders, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
212-823-9775
Boston, MA (Framingham): John Connolly, Christopher Golden, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Hautala, and Holly Newstein 7 PM
Barnes & Noble, 1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
508-628-5567
San Antonio, TX: David Liss
7 PM
Barnes & Noble, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
210-558-2078
Please note that Joe Hill will be kicking off his signing tour for his new novel, Horns, on the same night. He’ll be signing at River Run Bookstore in Portsmouth, NH, and will be happy to sign copies of The New Dead as well.
Wizard World Tour Acquires Atlanta Comic Convention
January 19, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Georgia, Top Stories
GAREB SHAMUS, WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT CEO, ACQUIRES ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION
Shamus buys “The Best One-Day Show in the South!”
New York, NY (January 19, 2010) – Gareb Shamus announced today that he acquired and will produce the Atlanta Comic Convention, now renamed Atlanta Comic Con Wizard World Convention.
“The spirit of the Atlanta convention was very much in line with our own shows. The fans in Georgia appreciate the festival feel of this show,” Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment said. “The fans here are savvy, and they are ready for the evolution of their con.”
Founded in 1994 by 20-year comic veteran Wes Tillander, the Atlanta Comic Convention showcases comics, cards, prints, gaming artwork, videos, toys, manga, anime, statues, new artists, book signings and much more.
“Giving fans a little of everything is something I’ve been doing for years,” said former owner Tillander. “There are so many facets of this industry that comics fans appreciate and expect to see as part of a show. With Wizard producing the show, I know that mixed presentation idea will really thrive.”
Tillander will consult on Atlanta Comic Con to maintain the local traditions of the event. Wizard will expand the show from a one-day format to a three-day weekend format, while many aspects of pop culture will continue to be represented. Atlanta Comic Con fans can expect a high-energy show with a festival atmosphere recognized and enjoyed by fans everywhere.
Dates and venue will be announced shortly
For information on all Wizard events, visit http://www.wizardworld.com.
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces a North American Comic Con tour.
Wizard World Comic Con Tour:
March 26-28, 2010,Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre
April 16-18, 2010, Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center
June 11-13, 2010, Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center
August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center
October 7-10, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94
November 12-14, 2010, Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center
Atlanta Comic Con, TBD
New England Comic Con, TBD
Latest Convention Listings – January 14, 2010
January 14, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas
Premium
Lehigh Valley Comic Con (PA) – 3/20/10, 5/22/10, 12/4/10
Free Submissions
San Jose Comics Fest (CA) – 1/16/10
JMV Comic Book Show (TX) – 1/17/10
Columbus Comic Book Show (GA) – 2/28/10
For links and more information, visit our All Upcoming Events page.
GA – Graveyard Book Signing
November 19, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Georgia, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Neil Gaiman will be here!!!
Monday, December 14 | 6pm
Yes, Neil Gaiman is coming to Decatur! We’re really excited, and we’re still working out the details. Due to the level of interest, it will be a ticketed event. As soon as we know more, the information will be posted here. Promise.
Little Shop of Stories, 133A East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
http://www.littleshopofstories.com
GA – It’s Good to Be the King
November 2, 2009 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Georgia, Horror, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Stephen King, super mega-selling author, signs copies of Under the Dome on 11/13/09 at 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble.
Barnes & Noble, 2900 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Cast Tour
October 28, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Arizona, California, Collectibles, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Horror, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories, Utah, Washington
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS TWILIGHT FANS THE CHANCE TO MEET CAST MEMBERS OF THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON
Los Angeles, CA October 23, 2009 – This November, Summit Entertainment invites TWILIGHT fans to THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour, visiting 15 cities nationwide.
The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album. Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie’s cast members.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
At each of the 15 city stops along the tour, fans can participate in many THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON activities and prize giveaways related to the film. Additionally, each tour stop will end with a talent Question & Answer forum open to the public and select cities will feature performances from artists on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack. Fans who acquire VIP credentials on October 31st will be granted access to a special event with select cast members at their respective malls.
For the chance to register and meet cast members of the highly anticipated feature film THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, fans need to visit Hot Topic or select Nordstrom stores at 8:00am on October 31st at one of the participating mall locations. They will be given access to return and meet select cast members at that same mall on the assigned scheduled date and time. VIP credentials provided on October 31st are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those who make qualifying purchases. VIP credentials are non-transferable.
Visit Hot Topic (http://www.hottopic.com) and Nordstrom (http://www.nordstrom.com/newmoon) websites for more details on how to acquire VIP access to meet members of the cast along the tour which runs from November 6th through November 19th. Exact cast members will be subject to availability and may vary from event to event.
Editor’s Note: Several dates have already changed since the initial press release was sent out. The information below was taken from Entertainment Weekly, but be sure to visit the Hot Topic and Nordstrom sites mentioned above to get the latest information.
Hot Topic locations and dates:
11/06 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood & Highland Center
11/08 – Denver, CO – Park Meadows
11/09 – Washington, DC – Fair Oaks Mall
11/09 – San Francisco, CA – Stonestown Center (date change)
11/10 – Chicago, IL – TBD (date change)
11/10 – Philadelphia area – Cherry Hill Mall (date change)
11/10 – Houston, TX – Houston Galleria
11/11 – Miami, FL – Dadeland Mall (date change)
11/11 – Minneapolis, MN – Mall of America
11/12 – Atlanta, GA – Mall of Georgia
11/12 – Boston, MA – Natick Collection (date change)
11/12 – Seattle, WA – Westfield Southcenter
11/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Scottsdale Fashion Square
11/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Fashion Place
11/19 – New York City – Toys R Us (featuring a Hot Topic New Moon Boutique)
Nordstrom locations and dates:
11/5 – Topanga (Canoga Park, CA)*
11/8 – Park Meadows (Lone Tree, CO)**
11/9 – Natick Collection (Natick, MA) **
11/10 – The Galleria (Houston, TX)**
11/11 – Mall of America (Bloomington, MN)**
11/11 – Cherry Hill Mall (Philadelphia, PA)**
11/11 – Stonestown Galleria (San Francisco, CA)**
11/12 – Perimeter Mall (Atlanta, GA)
11/12 – Southcenter (Tukwila, WA)**
11/13 – Aventura Mall (Aventura, FL)
11/13 – Scottsdale Fashion Square (Phoenix, AZ)*
11/14 – Fashion Place (Murray, UT)*
* 125 VIP passes available
** Q&A forums with select cast members
For additional information please visit http://www.newmoon-themovie.com.
Atlanta Comic Convention (November 2009)
October 15, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Georgia
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Columbus Sci-Fi Convention and Toy Show (October 2009)
October 8, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Convention Profiles, Georgia, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Anime Weekend Atlanta (September 2009)
September 15, 2009 by AWA1995
Filed under Anime, Convention Profiles, Georgia
Convention Website: http://www.awa-con.com
Date(s):: September 18-20, 2009
Location: Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
Number of Dealers/Exhibitors Tables:: 80
Projected Attendance:: 10,000
