Scene on the Web Weekly: November 5-11, 2012
November 7, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Movies, Rhode Island, Top Stories
World War Z gets a poster (and come back later this week for the 1st trailer), the comics industry aims to help Hurricane Sandy victims, reports from the Rhode Island Comic Con and Central Canada Comic Con, and more.
C4 (Central Canada Comic Con) Carries On in 2011 Without Wizard
June 30, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories
It was recently noticed that Wizard had removed the Central Canada Comic Con, the Winnipeg-based convention, from the lineup of shows on their website.
As they say, though, “the show must go on,” and River City Conventions has stepped up to take over the convention, making the following statement on the c4con.com website:
Greetings, congoers, exhibitors, artists, volunteers, and fans!
The 2011 Central Canada Comic Con is still on! The event will be happening at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on October 28, 29, and 30, 2011.
You may have heard that Wizard World will no longer be holding a comic convention in Winnipeg in the fall. This is true, and Wizard World has pulled its involvement with the event.
However, the great team from River City Conventions will be holding the Central Canada Comic Con in their place, and it will take place on its previously announced dates: October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2011 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. We’ll be announcing our new guests and more information soon, so please visit http://www.c4con.com regularly!
You can look forward to great guests, a massive exhibitor room, thrilling gaming, an amazing artist alley, fun contests, crazy costumes, and so much more at the 2011 Central Canada Comic Con! We hope to see you there!
Those who have pre-registered for tickets, exhibitor booths, artist alley tables, etc. with Wizard World are encouraged to contact Wizard World regarding refunds. Unfortunately, you will need to re-register for the event. We’ll have information soon on costs and registering.
Want to help us out in making this the best convention yet? Please contactinfo@cccomiccon.com to sign up as a volunteer! We can use help in a variety of different areas, from pre-planning to day-of-event helpers – just email and we’ll work together to make this the best convention ever!
Wizard World Acquires Central Canada Comic Con (C4)
November 4, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories
Press Release:
Wizard World Acquires Central Canada Comic Con (C4)
Popular Event Will Continue In Winnipeg In 2011
NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 4, 2010 – Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the Central Canada Comic Con, of which the 2010 event was held this past weekend at the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The dates for the 2011 Wizard World Central Canada Comic Con are October 28-29-30, 2011
“We have seen this hugely successful event and are proud to add Central Canada Comic Con as our newest Canadian show,” said Shamus. “We look to continue its run of great events and celebrating pop-culture across Canada.”
“I am excited to be partnered with Wizard World as they will help bring the C4 Event to the next level for the fans,” said Damien Paille, President of Cencon Inc. and Show Manager of Central Canada Comic Con. “They will benefit the community exponentially.”
Central Canada Comic Con is the second largest convention of its genre in Canada. The show grew out of the Manitoba Collector’s Expo, with everything from sports cards to antiques to toys and comic books. In 2000 it became the Manitoba Toy & Comic Expo, dropping the antiques and reducing the sports cards.
In 2006, the show’s attendance exploded as the Manitoba Comic Con, and brought in attendees from all over Manitoba and North Dakota. The show focused on toys, comic books, gaming, anime, and local artists. In 2007, it added media guests from the world of Star Wars, Superman, Star Trek and more. Finally, in 2008, it moved to its current home at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Wizard World will continue all the customs and traditions that have made this show successful, while adding many of the elements that Wizard World fans have come to expect at our pop-culture festivals across North America!
About Wizard Entertainment:
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 the largest North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con – The Pop-Culture Capital of the World!
For the most recent event information please visit www.wizardworld.com and become a Wizard World Comic Con Fan on Facebook.
Wizard World Comic Con Tour:
November 12-14, 2010 – Austin Comic Con – Austin Convention Center
December 4-5, 2010 – Atlanta Comic Con – Cobb Galleria Centre
January 29-30, 2011 – New Orleans Comic Con – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
February 26-27, 2011 – Miami Comic Con – Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Exhibition Center
March 18-20, 2011 – Toronto Comic Con – Direct Energy Centre
April 29-May 1, 2011 – Anaheim Comic Con – Anaheim Convention Center
May 21-22, 2011 – Big Apple Comic Con ‘Spring Edition’ – Penn Plaza Pavilion
June 17-19, 2011 – Philadelphia Comic Con – Pennsylvania Convention Center
August 11-14, 2011 – Chicago Comic Con – Stephens Convention Center
Fall 2011 – Big Apple Comic Con
Fall 2011 – New England Comic Con
October 28-30, 2011 – Central Canada Comic Con
November 2011 – Austin Comic Con
December 2011 – Atlanta Comic Con
TBA – Central Canada Comic Con
TBA – New Jersey Comic Con
TBA – Cincinnati Comic Con
TBA – Cleveland Comic Con
TBA – Nashville Comic Con
C4 Announces Artist Guest List
August 18, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News
Press Release:
The Central Canada Comic Con in Winnipeg, MB Canada is running from October 29-31, 2010. More information on the convention can be found
at the website.
The con has recently announced it’s full Artist Guest Line-up from the industry’s top artists:
Norm Breyfogle – Legendary Batman Artist
Andrew Wildman – Legendary Transformers Artist
Alex Milne – Transformers Megatron Origin and Drift Artist
Scott Kolins – The Flash, and Rogue’s Revenge Artist
Marcio Takara – The Incredibles Artist
Tommy Castillo – Toe Tags, and Legends of the Dark Knight Artist
Yanick Paquette – Avengers, Ultimate X-Men, and Civil War X-Men Artist
And Many More International and Local Artists!
Weekend Passes: $25 Cdn
Daily Passes: $13.50
Weekend Pass holders also get a supplies limited Schwag Bag with a chance of getting one of many artist guest sketch cards. Other original cards and artwork will be featured in the C4 Art Auction held on Sunday.
Central Canada Comic Con (October 2009)
October 12, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention Profiles
