GA – MAD Artists Speak at SCAD

Al Jaffee, Sergio Aragones,  Jack Davis, Paul Coker Jr, and more speak at SCAD on Saturday, November 12th, 2011 from 5:00PM - 6:30PM!

Press Release:

The Savannah College of Art and Design and the Southeast Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society will present “IT’S A SCAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WEEKEND,” a special weekend celebration of the enduring influence of MAD Magazine’s cartoonists from Nov.11–13 at locations throughout SCAD in Savannah, Georgia.

Highlighting this conference will be “A SCAD, MAD, MAD, MAD Discussion,” a panel discussion with some of the original artists from MAD on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia. This panel will be free and open to the public.

“SCAD and the sequential art department are both honored and excited about the historical significance of hosting MAD Magazine artists with the National Cartoonist Society, Southeastern Chapter,” said SCAD sequential art chair Anthony Fisher. “This is truly a unique opportunity for students to meet and learn form master artists who have contributed to the advancements in the art form of sequential art and defined cultural satire for nearly 60 years.”

Self-dubbed “The Usual Gang of Idiots,” the legendary cartoonists scheduled to appear on the panel include:

· Jack Davis. Davis was one of the original cartoonists for MAD in 1952. He illustrated the very first story in the very first issue of MAD.

· Al Jaffee. With his first piece in 1955, Savannah-born Jaffee is MAD’s longest-running freelance contributor. He is best known for creating one of the magazine’s trademark features, the MAD fold-in. Every issue since April of 1964 has featured a Jaffee fold-in.

· Paul Coker, Jr. Coker has been a contributor to MAD since 1962 and has appeared in over 300 issues.

· Nick Meglin. Meglin is a former editor of MAD Magazine, a position he held for over thirty years.

· ‘Duck’ Edwing. Edwing began his career with MAD in 1961 and wrote Spy vs. Spy for about 12 years, along with his own feature, Tales from the Duckside.

· Sergio Aragones. Aragones has been at MAD since 1963. He distinguished himself with his “Marginal Thinking” strips, which were printed up, down, across, and around the corners of comic panels to fill in the margins.

· Sam Viviano. Viviano began his MAD career as a freelance artist and while still illustrating articles also currently serves as MAD’s art director.

· Tom Richmond. Richmond has been a regular contributor to the magazine since 2000.

This esteemed group of artists will also be working with SCAD sequential art students in workshops and portfolio reviews.

MAD was created in 1952 by the brilliant artist and writer Harvey Kurtzman and maverick publisher William M. Gaines. The magazine quickly became known for its satirical look at all aspects of life and popular culture, politics, entertainment, and public figures. It’s been called revolutionary, subversive, surreal, hilarious, and a total waste of time. (The latter by its own editors).

Savannah College of Art and Design
Trustees Theater
216 E. Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Atlanta Comic Convention (November 2011)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Georgia
• Date: Sunday, November 6th 2011
• City: Comic Book Convention in Atlanta, GA
• Event: Atlanta Comic Convention
• Address: Marriott Hotel – Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION
Convention Website Address
	http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date
	11/06/2011
About This Convention
	THE LARGEST ONE DAY SHOW IN THE SOUTH! OUR 17TH YEAR OF BRINGING ATLANTA OVER 1 MILLION COMICS (GOLD,SILVER, VARIANTS, CGC,MORE!..FROM 1.00 TO 25,000), TOYS , STAR WARS (VINTAGE AND NEW), CARDS , STATUES, GAMING, MORE! GUESTS FOR THE SHOW ARE 2 ZOMBIES FROM AMC’S #1 SHOW WALKING DEAD! 500.00 IN PRIZES DRAWN EACH HOUR! 5.00 ADMISSION!
Venue Name and Address
	MARRIOTT HOTEL -CENTURY CENTURY 2000 CENTURY BLVD ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30345 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	60
Projected Attendance
	600
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy
Guests
	THE “TANK ZOMBIE”ROBBIE SAMMONS AND THE “SNIFFING ZOMBIE” RODNEY HALL FROM AMC’S AWARD WINNING , #1 SHOW WALKING DEAD

Her Universe Brings Geek Chic to Dragon*Con 2011

Press Release:

HER UNIVERSE FOUNDER ASHLEY ECKSTEIN BRINGS GEEK CHIC TO DRAGON*CON

ATLANTA, GA, August 23, 2011 — Almost half of all sci fi fans (and Dragon*Con attendees) are women, and they’re just as eager as the guys to show their devotion to their favorites. Actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein, who provides the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the hit animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” has met the challenge with her new “geek chic” clothing line, Her Universe (www.heruniverse.com). Ashley will be offering her new line of female-focused apparel and accessories (including “Star Wars” and “Battlestar Galactica” convention exclusives), and meet the fans, at this year’s Dragon*Con.

Married to former Major League Baseball player, two-time World Series Champion and World Series MVP, David Eckstein, Ashley grew frustrated with the lack of merchandise made for the growing number of female Sci-Fi fans. When she couldn’t find Star Wars clothing for herself, as a fan, she made the decision to create her own line called Her Universe. As someone who always expressed herself through her sense of style, she now shares her love of all things sci fi with other geek girls. Ashley has made it her mission in fighting for the underdog, of spearheading the call to create a place for female fans in a pop culture community typically dominated by men.

Her stylish line of “geek chic” apparel and accessories features fashionable, female–focused products from such powerhouses as the Star Wars brand, and Syfy properties Battlestar Galactica, Warehouse 13 and “Syfy’s Original Movies,” among others. It may be a “man’s world,” but Ashley is quickly proving that there’s more than enough room in Her Universe for everyone.

Dragon*Con is the largest fan-driven science fiction, fantasy and pop culture convention in North America. Celebrating its 25^th year, Dragon*Con brings over 40,000 fans to downtown Atlanta each Labor Day weekend to enjoy appearances by celebrity guests, musical performances, panel discussions, costume contests, and more.

Hero Initiative Schedule at Dragon*Con 2011

Press Release:

Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that raises money for comic creators in need, is proud to announce its attendance at Dragon*Con over labor day weekend, September 2nd through 5th in Atlanta, Georgia. Hero will be located at Booth #BT23.

Hero’s special guests include world-renown artists Steve Dillon and George Pérez. Dillon is the artist of the critically acclaimed Preacher and Wolverine: Origin. Pérez, the longtime artist of New Teen Titans and Avengers, is also writing the relaunched Superman for DC Comics, which starts in September. Both have generously committed their time to raise money for Hero Initiative at Dragon*Con, so stop by booth BT23 and be the lucky recipient of a sketch or signature while contributing to a wonderful cause.

Captain America writer/artist Karl Kesel will also be at the Hero booth on Sunday. While you are getting a coveted sketch ask our helpful volunteers about becoming a Hero Initiative member! Do It!

Schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, SEP. 2 (con hours 1-8)

130-330: Steve Dillon
330-530: George Pérez
530-730: Steve Dillon

SATURDAY, SEP. 3 (con hours 10-8)

1030-1230: George Pérez and Roz Friday
1230-230: Steve Dillon
430-630: Steve Dillon

SUNDAY, SEP. 4 (con hours 10-8)

1030-1230: Steve Dillon
1230-230: Karl Kesel
230-430: George Pérez
430-630: Steve Dillon
630-800: George Pérez

MONDAY, SEP. 5 (con hours 10-4)

1030-1230: Steve Dillon
1230-230: George Pérez

About The Hero Initiative

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

Vanguard Productions Presents Stan Lee Panels at Dragon*Con 2011

Via Vanguard Productions:

STAN LEE and J. DAVID SPURLOCK
ENCORE for Atlanta DRAGON*CON SEPT 2-5, 2011
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Stan and Dave to reunite for an encore of last year’s hit Dragon Con panel
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Title: Stan ‘The Man’ Lee
Description: Interview and Q&A with a living legend.
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: Atrium Ballroom – Marriott
Moderator / MC for panel : J. David Spurlock
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Title: Stan Lee – Man of Marvel
Description: What was it like creating the world’s most iconic superheroes? Get answers when Stan Lee takes the stage.
Time: Mon 10:00 am Location: Atrium Ballroom – Marriott
Moderator / MC for panel : J. David Spurlock

UPDATED: George Perez Announces Dragon*Con 2011 Schedule

UPDATE: George has announced that the $20 price for head sketches was incorrect and will instead be $25; these are to benefit the Hero Initiative.

Via Facebook, George Perez, writer and cover artist for Superman in the New DC 52, has announced his schedule for Dragon*Con:

My Dragon*Con schedule is now set. I will be doing sketches and autographing books to raise money for the Hero Initiative at the following times: Friday: 3:30-5:30 (with Rosalind Friday); Saturday: 10:30-12:30; Sunday 12:30-2:30 & 6:30-8 and Monday from 12:30-2:30.

Due to limited booth time, I will only be drawing quickie head sketches at $25 apiece instead of my usual lottery method for more finished sketches. This will be on a first come, first served basis, so get to me as soon as possible. I will be limiting my sketches to one per customer in line. You can, however get back on the line if you want to try to get another. (Autographs are free, although I will request a donation if you have more than five books to sign. I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of my fans there.

Dragon*Con Celebrating 25th Anniversary in 2011 with Shatner, Nimoy, Stan Lee and More

Dragon*Con is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year Labor Day weekend, September 2-5, in Atlanta. As usual, they have a stellar line up of guests including stars from Firefly, Babylon 5, True Blood, The Walking Dead, Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Farscape, Smallville, Stargate SG-1, and Star Trek including William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. For comic book fans, they have the likes of Stan Lee, George Perez, Cully Hamner, and lots more.

We have their latest commercial for you as well their Progress Report below:

21 City Terra Nova Tour Kicks Off at SDCC 2011 in San Diego

Press Release:

FOX INVITES FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF “TERRA NOVA”

“JOURNEY TO TERRA NOVA” INTERACTIVE FAN EXPERIENCE KICKS OFF THURSDAY, JULY 21, AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON AND TRAVELS TO 20 ADDITIONAL MARKETS AROUND THE U.S.

 

ENTER FOR CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA DURING THE EXPERIENCE OR AT FOX.COM/TERRANOVA/SWEEPSTAKES

 

“Countdown to TERRA NOVA” Facebook App Launches Friday, July 22

 

TERRA NOVA Premieres Monday, September 26, on FOX

In celebration of the highly anticipated series premiere of TERRA NOVA, FOX invites fans to embark on a dino-sized interactive adventure. The “Journey to TERRA NOVA” fan experience kicks off Thursday, July 21, at the Comic-Con Interactive Lot at Petco Park in San Diego, CA, and will travel to 20 additional markets around the U.S. this summer and early fall.

This branded, solar-powered bus will house an interactive video green screen, where fans can digitally insert themselves into a scene from the series and then share it with friends via social media outlets by visiting www.journeytoterranova.com. Visitors to the mobile experience can watch an exclusive sneak peek of the show, relax while enjoying a futuristic oxygen bar and receive limited edition TERRA NOVA mini-posters.

Fans can also collect exclusive TERRA NOVA Pilgrimage Badges. These limited-edition badges are available at San Diego Comic-Con and throughout the duration of the tour. Fans can also join in on the fun by checking in to TERRA NOVA via GetGlue to unlock these Pilgrimage Stickers. (Be sure to include #terranova when checking in.) Different stickers will be available each day Thursday through Sunday, and additional badges and stickers will be available throughout the tour this summer and fall.

Visitors to the bus, as well as to www.fox.com/terranova/sweepstakes, who are 18 years of age and over, can enter for a chance to win a trip to Australia, where TERRA NOVA is filmed, as part of National Geographic Channel’s “An Expedition to Another World.” The winner of this 10-day high-adventure trip Down Under could snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, visit historical Aboriginal sites, go whitewater rafting down the Barron River and hike in Kakadu National Park, among other adventures. No purchase necessary. For eligibility requirements, complete rules and more information, visit www.fox.com/terranova/sweepstakes.

Starting this Friday, fans can visit www.facebook.com/TerraNovaonFOX to interact with the “Countdown to TERRA NOVA” Facebook app. This unique countdown experience will feature more than 60 new pieces of original scripted content, one released every day until the series premiere on Monday, Sept. 26. Content includes video newscasts, government propaganda pieces and public service announcements from 2149, as well as prequel video interviews with the Shannon family before they journey across time.

Following Comic-Con, the “Journey to TERRA NOVA” mobile experience will depart on a two-month tour across the continental U.S., stopping at the following markets (specific locations to be announced):

City Date

San Diego, CA                                    Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24

Las Vegas, NV                                    Tuesday, July 26

San Francisco, CA                             Wednesday, Aug. 3

Los Angeles, CA                                 Friday, Aug. 5 – Wednesday, Aug. 10

Phoenix, AZ                                        Friday, Aug. 12

Dallas, TX                                           Tuesday, Aug. 16 – Wednesday, Aug. 17

Houston, TX                                        Thursday, Aug. 18

New Orleans, LA                                Saturday, Aug. 20

Chicago, IL                                          Wednesday, Aug. 24

St. Louis, MO                                      Friday, Aug. 26

Nashville, TN                                      Sunday, Aug. 28

Orlando, FL                                         Thursday, Sept. 1

Atlanta, GA                                         Monday, Sept. 5

Charlotte, NC                                      Thursday, Sept. 8

Cincinnati, OH                                    Monday, Sept. 12

Pittsburgh, PA                                     Wednesday, Sept. 14

Washington, D.C.                                Saturday, Sept. 17

Baltimore, MD                                     Sunday, Sept. 18

Boston, MA                                         Wednesday, Sept. 21

Philadelphia, PA                                  Friday, Sept. 23

New York, NY                                     Saturday, Sept. 24 – Monday, Sept. 26

Travel back in time for the special two-hour debut event of TERRA NOVA on Monday, Sept. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), and catch the series’ time period premiere Monday, Oct. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The ambitious series follows the Shannons, an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a small part of a daring experiment to save the human race. Become a fan of TERRA NOVA on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/terranovaonfox and follow the series on Twitter at @terranovaonfox.

TERRA NOVA is produced by 20^th Century Fox Television, Chernin Entertainment, DreamWorks Television and Kapital Entertainment. Peter Chernin, Steven Spielberg, René Echevarria, Brannon Braga, Aaron Kaplan, Katherine Pope, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Jon Cassar, Craig Silverstein and Kelly Marcel serve as executive producers. Alex Graves serves as executive producer and directed the series premiere.

 

Atlanta Comic Convention (July 2011)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Georgia
• Date: Sunday, July 10th 2011
• City: Comic Book Convention in Atlanta, GA
• Event: Atlanta Comic Convention
• Address: Marriott Hotel – Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION
Convention Website Address
	http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date
	07/10/2011
About This Convention
	LARGEST ONE DAY SHOW IN THE SOUTH! OVER 1 MILLION COMIC BOOKS (GOLD, SILVER, CGC, VARIANTS), TOYS , CARDS, STAR WARS, GUESTS FROM AMC’S #1 SHOW WALKING DEAD CHARLES CASEY AND VIVIANA CHAVEZ, 500.00 IN PRIZES DRAWING ! 11-5
Venue Name and Address
	MARRIOTT HOTEL CENTURY CENTER, 2000 CENTURY BLVD ATLANTA, GA 30345 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	65
Projected Attendance
	800
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy
Guests
	WALKING DEADS CHARLES CASEY AND VIVIANA CHAVEZ

 

GA – Sketchbook Release Signing

Chris Schweizer posts on his blog: Just a reminder, there is a sketchbook release/signing on Thursday!  I’ll have my new book – though the retail is $20, at this signing it’ll be $15 to the public and $5 to anyone with a valid SCAD ID or Crogan Adventure Society agent card.  Thursday, May 26, from 5-8pm at SCAD Atlanta, right next to the front doors (Gallery 1600).  SCAD’s address is 1600 Peachtree ST NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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