NYC – Batman at 75: To All a Dark Knight
February 21, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Movies, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Kevin Conroy, Chip Kidd, Marc Tyler Nobleman, Kevin Smith, and Michael Uslan appear on a panel moderated by USA Today’s Whitney Matheson at the Paley Center for Media on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:30 pm! Celebrate 75 years of Batman!
Press Release:
Kevin Conroy, Voice of Batman, Batman: The Animated Series; The New Batman Adventures; Batman Beyond
Chip Kidd, Designer, Batman: The Complete History; Author, Batman: Death by Design
Marc Tyler Nobleman, Author, Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman
Kevin Smith, Filmmaker; Writer, Batman comic books; Host, Fat Man on Batman podcast
Michael Uslan, Executive Producer, The Dark Knight film trilogy; Author, The Boy Who Loved Batman
Moderator: Whitney Matheson, Columnist, USA Today’s “Pop Candy”
Even your grandmother could name Batman’s sidekick or home base (or maybe both). The Dark Knight is arguably the world’s most popular superhero and one of the most iconic and influential fictional characters of all time. Celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of his first appearance, in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), with this panel of influential creators and interpreters of Batman entertainment, all of whom were fans first. (Bring your grandmother.)
Paley Supporting and Patron Members: Tickets on Sale Now
Paley General Members: On Sale Friday, February 21 at noon
General Public: On Sale Monday, February 24 at noon
Paley Center for Media
25 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019
NM – Full Disclosure/Perfect Machine
January 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, Comic Books, New Mexico, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Press Release:
Stranger Factory is thrilled to present two new exhibits for February from artists Phil Noto and Jim Mahfood.
Phil Noto’s “Full Disclosure” finds Noto’s signature style in top form, as the artist deftly brings beautiful new characters to life. Few artists are able to capture the subtleties of Full Disclosureuman expressions like Noto, and it’s impossible to look at his works without being drawn in immediately. Beautiful understatement is the name of the game with Noto’s work, from a slightly raised eyebrow to the tiniest of smirks. We are huge fans of Noto’s paintings, and thrilled to be able to present another solo show by this modern master.
In the Project Room we have the frenetic illustration style of Jim Mahfood. His new exhibit, “Perfect Machine”, brings to Stranger Factory an exploration of sense and sensuality couched in his trademark chaotic style…heaps of black ink seem to explode within and around his subjects as they struggle for a handhold in an unsure world. Mahfood’s illustration style is dense and rich, and carries an intense load of sex, comedy, and violence.
Please contact our Press Manager with any additional requests for artist information or show images.
Both exhibits run February 7th – March 2nd, with an opening reception on Friday, February 7th from 6 – 9 PM.
Stranger Factory
109 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-508-3049
10 Years of Rock and Shock
August 23, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
Rock And Shock returns for their Tenth Anniversary show on October 18-20, 2013 at the DCU Center and Worcester Palladium! Guests include Robert Englund, Robert Patrick, Michael Rooker, John Ratzenberger, and many more! Featuring a Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes screening and performances by Danzig, Twiztid with The R.O.C., Otep, Butcher Babies, and more!!
The convention doors will be open to the public at 5pm on Friday, October 18 and at 11am on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the DCU Center located at 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608.
Nightly live performances will take place at the Worcester Palladium, located at 261 Main Street, Worcester, one block over from the DCU Center. Door times for these events are listed below.
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Guests Include:
Robert Englund
Robert Patrick
Michael Rooker
John Ratzenberger
Katharine Isabelle
Jordan Ladd
Twiggy Ramirez
Kane Hodder
Andrew Divoff
Jennifer Jostyn
Lew Temple
IronE Singleton
Jack Ketchum
Joe Knetter
Sarah French
James Balsamo
Gangrel
Maria Kanellis
and more TBA!
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Performances by:
Thursday, 10/17 (pre-party) – Between the Buried & Me with The Faceless, The Contortionist, and The Safety Fire
Friday, 10/18 – Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes – Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie and Q&A
Saturday, 10/19 – Danzig with Doyle, Otep, Butcher Babies, Texas Hippie Coalition, Stolen Babies, and A Pale Horse Named Death
Sunday, 10/20 – Twiztid with The R.O.C., Blaze, Madchild, and Aqualeo
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VIP PACKAGE
VIP packages are limited and are available at tickets.com and the Palladium box office.
($175 advance only)
Includes:
*Access to the movie on Friday and the concerts at The Palladium on Saturday & Sunday, as well as ALL 3 DAYS of the Rock & Shock Horror Convention next door @ The DCU Center.
*Access to the 10/17 Rock and Shock Pre-Party Concert w/ Between The Buried And Me
*Special Seating at the Jay & Silent Bob Super Groovy Cartoon Movie on Friday, Oct. 18th (Note: THE MOVIE ON FRIDAY IS RATED R. People under the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian with them for this event.)
*Access to the After Party on Friday, Oct. 18th (takes place at the Palladium after the movie)
*Reserved Seating at the Q&A’s and Panels at the convention
*Special Laminate
*Exclusive R&S T-Shirt
*Swag Bag
*All VIP PACKAGE PURCHASERS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN TICKETS TO MEET KEVIN SMITH & JASON MEWES
***Customers will be contacted via email about a week before the event with more info.***
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CONVENTION ONLY TICKETS
Convention ONLY tickets are available at Ticketmaster, DCU Center Box Office & Palladium Box Office
3-day convention (ONLY $50 advance, $60 day of)
Friday only convention ($20 advance, $25 day of)
Saturday only convention ($20 advance, $25 day of)
Sunday only convention ($20 advance, $25 day of)
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COMBO TICKETS – DCU CONVENTION CENTER & THE PALLADIUM
Combo tickets are available at tickets.com and the Palladium box office.
WEEKEND PASS – Convention / Movie / Concert ($90 advance / $105 day of)
***General Admission FLOOR Seating for the Movie on Friday, Oct. 18th Only, Saturday & Sunday events are both General Admission***
WEEKEND PASS – Convention / Movie / Concert ($80 advance / $95 day of)
***General Admission BALCONY Seating for the Movie on Friday, Oct. 18th Only, Saturday & Sunday events are both General Admission***
FRIDAY ONLY – Convention / Movie Combo – ($45 advance, $50 day of)
***FRIDAY ONLY GENERAL ADMISSION BALCONY SEATING *** Convention / Movie Combo JAY & SILENT BOB’S SUPER GROOVY CARTOON MOVIE and the JAY AND SILENT BOB GET OLD PODCAST w/ Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
FRIDAY ONLY Convention / Movie Combo – ($35 advance, $40 day of)
***FRIDAY ONLY GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR SEATING *** JAY & SILENT BOB’S SUPER GROOVY CARTOON MOVIE and the JAY AND SILENT BOB GET OLD PODCAST w/ Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
SATURDAY ONLY (Convention + General Admission for Danzig – $35 advance, $40 day of)
SUNDAY ONLY (Convention + General Admission for Twiztid – $25 advance, $30 day of)
FL – Why, Bry?
March 13, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Florida, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Kevin Smith and Bryan Johnson appear at the Orlando Improv on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Get tickets ($25) at the link!
Kevin Smith takes you on a terrifying journey inside the life and times of his best friend, Bryan Johnson (aka, Beard-Guy from AMC’s COMIC BOOK MEN). Squirm with delight as Big Bry horrifies Kev and the audience with tales of deviltry and debauchery in the Jersey ‘burbs!
Orlando Improv
9101 International Drive – Suite 2310 – Pointe Orlando, Orlando, FL
OH – FCBD Clerks Style
March 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Ohio, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Brian O’Halloran, Rodney Ramos, Ryan Francis, and many more appear at Packrat Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Free Comic Book Day is again once upon us and as we plan and scheme the things to come, we will share them with you here. That means you’ll want to bookmark this page and check it often!
Our fantaboulus guest list will grow and expand a number of ways. We’ll have artists and writers and possibly an actor or two.
Featured Guests:
We are thrilled to include Brian O’Halloran as our guest of honor for our annual Free Comic Book Day celebration! Brian had the staring as Dante in Kevin Smith’s breakout movie Clerks. After the success of the first film, Brian repraised his role in many of Smith’s other movies, including Clerks II, Dogma, Mallrats, and Clerks the Animiated Series. Brian has returned to his theatrical roots and working with the Boomerang Theater Company, New Jersey Repertory Company and the Tri-State Actors Theater and in New Jersey.
Ryan Francis is joining the guest list as well! Ryan is known for playing Darren the Nerd in the cult B-Horror classic Thankskilling. He also has produced and starred in a new film titled The Biker Warrior Babe vs The Zombie Babies From Hell!
Rodney Ramos has been a professional penciler/inker in the comics industry for over 20 years. He has worked for many companies including DC and Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics U.K., Valiant, Acclaim Comics, Malibu and Continuity with Neal Adams. His work can be seen in such titles as Green Lantern, Batman, Deadpool, X-Force, Spider-Man, Gambit, Captain America, Booster Gold, and much more! And your opportunity to meet the inker for Sinestro Corps War is May 4, 2013!
Artists Alley!!!
Dirk Manning
Matthew Swift
Dawn Best
Jamie Snell
Molly Durst
Joshua Peters
Seth Lyons
JD Larabee
Mike Eshelman
Todd Beistel
Michael Anthony Carroll
All the details on our great lineup of artists can be found at our website!
And making their second trip to Packrat for FCBD is Mikey’s Late Night Slice pizza truck! Yeppers! They’re coming back and bringing more saucey goodness to our superhero fun filled afternoon!
During our annual nerd night party we’ll have some comic book poker and the following bands lined up so far:
The Fritz
Nerd Table
Join Packrat Comics for our annual FCBD bash and Nerd Night celebration! You know you’ll have fun! Invite a guest or two and plan on spending the day! Because you can’t make it through in just a few minutes!
Packrat Comics
3872 Lattimer Street, Hilliard, OH 43026
SF – Plus One LIVE
January 16, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Kevin Smith and Jennifer Schwalbach Smith appear on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Cobb’s Comedy Club!
Press Release:
Meet Jennifer Schwalbach. 12 years ago, Kevin Smith Jedi-Mind-Tricked her into giving up an awesome life for marriage. Now, there is no escape – because pre-nups are for p*ssies. Join Jennifer and Kevin at Cobb’s for a live version of their hilarious, unpredictable podcast.
Presented as part of SF Sketchfest
Cobb’s Comedy Club
915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 928-4320
CA – New Year’s Babble Eve
December 17, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Ralph Garman and Kevin Smith celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Jon Lovitz Podcast Theatre!
This evening’s show is 21 and over. We will open doors at 7:00 pm (seating is first come first serve), showtime is at 10:00 pm.
Tickets include a glass of champagne per person or bottle per couple.
Click here for Tickets $75 – $95
Two items minimum per person
Seating First Come First Serve
All Shows Have Adult Content
Jon Lovitz Comedy Club
1000 Universal Studios Blvd #222, Universal City, CA 91608
CA – Jay & Silent Bob Get Old #100
December 12, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes celebrate the 100th episode of Jay & Silent Bob Get Old at the Jon Lovitz Podcast Theatre on Saturday, December 22nd at 10:00pm! All proceeds from the show will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims in their hometown Highlands, NJ.
18 & over
Two items minimum per person
Seating First Come First Serve
All Shows Have Adult Content
Door Time: 09:45 PM
Jon Lovitz Comedy Club
1000 Universal Studios Blvd #222, Universal City, CA 91608
MA – Silent Bob Speaks
September 17, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Horror, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Spend an evening with Kevin Smith on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 09:45 PM at the Wilbur Theatre!
Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
NJ – Comic Book Men Signing
August 22, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, New Jersey, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Kevin Smith returns to New Jersey for a signing at Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash on Sunday August 26, 2012 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm! The signing will be filmed for an upcoming episode of AMC’s Comic Book Men! Arrive early, all attendees must sign a release! Limit of two autograph items per person.
Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash
35 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 758-0508
