Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo Returns

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, a show dedicated to independent, alternative, small-press and self-published comics, webcomics and ‘zines, returns for its second year September 24th, 2011 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm! This year’s expo has been relocated to University Hall at Lesley University (Porter Campus: 1815 Massachusetts Avenue,Cambridge, MA) conveniently next to the Porter Square station. MICE welcomes independent comics artists, writers, publishers, distributors and dealers who serve the independent community; avid fans, casual readers, and those curious about the New England independent comics scene. Presented by The Boston Comics Roundtable and The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University.

2011 Exhibitors include:

• Donna Almendrala – http://donnaalmendrala.name/
• Art Institute of Boston – http://www.lesley.edu/aib/
• Awakening Comics – http://awakeningcomics.webs.com/
• E. J. Barnes – http://ejbarnes.com/
• Cara Bean – http://badgigi.com/
• Eric Boeker – http://www.webcomicsnation.com/eboeker/
• Garry-Paul Bonesteel – http://killerinkcomics.com/
• Boston Comics Roundtable – http://www.bostoncomicsroundtable.com/
• Boy Blue & Co. – http://www.underthehaystack.net/
• Box Brown – http://www.boxbrown.com
• Heather Bryant – www.heatherbryant.com
• Robyn Chapman – http://www.un-pop.com/
• Kevin Church – http://www.beaucoupkevin.com/blog/
• Barry Corbett & Brian Codagnone – http://www.corbettfeatures.com/ 
• Joshua Dahl – http://joshdahl.livejournal.com/
• Dandelion Studios – http://www.dandelionstudios.com/
• Alexander Danner – http://www.picturestorytheater.com/
• Ben Doane – http://thejamjarastronaut.blogspot.com/
• Allan Dorison – http://www.webcomicsnation.com/gascomic
• Ming Doyle – http://www.mingdoyle.com/
• Jerel Dye – http://jereldye.com/
• Marissa Falco – http://miss-sequential.blogspot.com/
• FatCat Funnies – http://fatcatfunnies.com/
• Bob Flynn – http://jinxthemonkey.com/
• Claire Folkman – http://clairefolkman.blogspot.com/
• Joel Christian Gill – http://www.joelchristiangill.com/
• Lawrence Gillette – http://mofragcomics.tumblr.com/
• Melanie Gillman – http://contriveathon.livejournal.com/
• Graphic Artists Guild – http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/
• Erica Henderson – http://failatlife.blogspot.com/
• Erik Heumiller – http://www.helmsmanpress.com/
• Gareth Hinds – http://www.thecomic.com/
• Patt Kelley – http://www.pattkelley.com/
• Nathan Kitler – http://nathankitler.blogspot.com/
• Braden Lamb – http://www.bradenlamb.com/
• Leann Leake – http://laughing-anima.livejournal.com/
• Cathy Leamy – http://www.metrokitty.com/
• Ron LeBrasseur – http://home.earthlink.net/~ronlebrasseur/ 
• Jesse Lonergan – http://jesselonergan.blogspot.com/
• Dave Mahan – http://davemahanart.blogspot.com/
• Maineland Studios – http://www.mainelandstudios.com/
• Clay McCormack – http://www.eatdeadmeat.com/
• Rebecca Migdal – http://www.rlmigdal.com/
• Lindsay Moore – http://boxybrown.etsy.com/
• Dan Moynihan – http://www.danmoynihan.com/
• New England Comics Arts in the Classroom – http://www.necac.net/
• Adrienne Nunez – http://www.adriennenunez.net/
• Line O – http://outoflinecomics.blogspot.com/
• George O’Connor – http://www.homelesscomics.com/
• Tom Pappalardo – http://blog.tompappalardo.com/
• Shelli Paroline – http://http://shelliparoline.com/
• Joey Peters – http://tacolicious.net/
• Kelly Phillips – http://www.kellyphillips.net/
• Morgan Pielli – http://www.morganpielli.com/
• Chris Pittas – http://www.tipscomix.com/
• Ansis Purins – http://www.ansis.tv
• Joe Quinones – http://joequinones.blogspot.com/
• Michael Rapa – http://michaelrapa.com
• ROHO – http://riverbirdstudios.blogspot.com/
• Aya Rothwell – http://www.ayarothwell.com/
• Bill Roundy – http://billroundy.com/
• Che Salazar – http://production3c.com/
• Steve Seck – http://www.secktacular.com/
• Matt Smith – http://www.matt-illustrations.com/
• Charles Schneeflock Snow – http://www.sordidcityblues.com/
• Susan and Everett Soares – www.skypiratesofvalendor.com/
• Karl Stevens – http://www.karlstevensart.com/
• Kristilyn Stevenson – http://zombie-romance.com/ 
• Rio Aubry Taylor – http://lightriot.com/
• Three J Productions, LLC – http://www.threejproductions.com/
• Dirk Tiede Cartoons & Illustration – http://www.dirktiede.com/
• Elenore Toczynski – http://ghostlytoast.blogspot.com/
• The Topato Corporation – http://topatoco.com/
• Trees and Hills – http://www.treesandhills.org/
• Jen Vaughn – http://www.mermaidhostel.com/
• Jason Viola – http://www.manateepower.com/
• Bill Volk – http://billvolk.com/
• Weekly Dig – http://digboston.com/
• Maris Wicks – http://dotsforeyes.blogspot.com/
• Andy Wong – http://www.alacritystudios.com/
• Ken Wong – http://mysite.verizon.net/vzey5cnm/
• Jennie Wood – http://www.nayslayer.com/
• Yeah Dude Comics – http://www.patmakesdrawings.com/

Dr. Who Stars Enjoy Their Burrito at SDCC 2011

The Nerdist podcast welcomes Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, stars of Doctor Who, for their Comic-Con International show! Join hosts Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray, and Matt Mira on Saturday July 23rd at 8pm at 4th and B as they bring The Doctor and Amy Pond to San Diego! More special guests to be announced!

Tickets are $34.00 (21+ only) Get ‘em while they last!

4th and B
345 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

CA – Doctor Who Signing

Press Release:

Matt Smith (The Doctor) and Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) sign at Amoeba Music Hollywood on Tuesday July 26th at 7pm to celebrate the release of Doctor Who: Series Six, Part 1(on DVD and Blu-ray).

Limited to 200 purchasers of Doctor Who: Series Six, Part 1 (available for purchase starting July 19 at Amoeba Hollywood). Fans can get ONE item of their choice signed as long as they have purchased Series Six, Part 1 on DVD or Blu-ray. (Limit one per person).

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Matt Smith and Karen Gillan make their triumphant return as the Doctor and his companion in an all-new series of Doctor Who!  In Part 1, the Doctor, Amy and Rory find themselves in Sixties America, battling the invasion the world forgot, then journey on the high seas of 1696 aboard a pirate ship, to solve the mystery of the Siren. In a bubble universe at the very edge of reality, the Doctor meets an old friend with a new face, and in a monastery on a remote island in the near future, an industrial accident takes on a terrible human shape. And waiting for them, at the end of all this, is the battle of Demon’s Run, and the Doctor’s darkest hour. Can even the truth about River Song save the Time Lord’s soul? Only two things are certain. Silence will fall. And a good man is going to die…

Part 1 of the new season delivered record ratings on BBC AMERICA, earned rave reviews including an “A” and a spot “The Must List” from Entertainment Weekly, and was featured on NBC’s Today show and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Amoeba Music Hollywood
6400 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The Doctor is In! Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Make 1st-Ever SDCC Appearance in 2011

Via: Anglophenia (BBC America):

The Doctor and Amy Pond are heading back West, this time for San Diego Comic-Con. Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan will make their first-ever appearance at the mega-popular annual event, BBC America has revealed today. On Sunday, July 24, the TARDIS twosome will take part in Doctor Who panel alongside show writer (and Being Human creator) Toby Whithouse and executive producers Piers Wenger and Beth Willis.

And the channel has announced that it will bring out the star and creator of the new haunted apartment thriller, Bedlam, set to premiere on BBC America in October. Lead actor Theo James (Downton Abbey) and show creatorDavid Allison will host a Friday, July 22 screening of the Bedlam premiere followed by a discussion and Q&A. They will also do a signing at BBC America’s booth.

Here’s BBC America’s full schedule for Comic-Con — and be sure to follow @anglophenia on Twitter for further updates on this year’s events:

Friday, July 22

5:15-6:15 p.m. BBC America’s Bedlam: Exclusive U.S. Premiere Screening and Q&A – Star Theo James (Underworld 4: New Dawn, Downton Abbey) and creator David Allison (Boy Meets Girl) host a premiere screening event followed by discussion and Q&A. Bedlam Heights, the stylish new apartment building, has sexy tenants and gorgeous decor. But little do the new residents suspect that behind the luxury fittings lay unimaginable horrors. This is a place tainted by abuse, suffering and death – and the ghosts of its dark and violent past are out for revenge. As the direct descendant of those who ran the asylum, Kate (Charlotte Salt, The Tudors) – who both lives and works there – is a prime target. She is surprised by the unexpected arrival of Jed (James) – her adopted cousin. Jed is unique. With a history of mental illness, he’s a troubled man who sees ghosts and visions of the past. Recent messages to ‘Save Kate,’ propel him back into Kate’s life. Can he really ‘Save Kate?’ And from whom, or what, does she need saving? Everybody has a dark side in this new series also starring Ashley Madekwe (Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Hugo Speer (Skins) and Will Young (Pop Idol winner, Skins).  Bedlam premieres Saturday, October 8, 9:00pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA’s Supernatural Saturdays. Twitter: @BBCAmerica / #Bedlam.

Saturday, July 23

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Bedlam star Theo James and creator David Allison signing at the BBC America booth.

Sunday, July 24

12:30 – 1:30 pm, BBC America’s Doctor Who – Stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan make their first Comic-Con appearance for a panel and Q&A with Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse (Being Human creator) and executive producers Piers Wenger and Beth Willis. They’re bringing with them exclusive new footage from the new episodes airing later this summer on BBC AMERICA.  Doctor Who follows the adventures of the Doctor, the mysterious traveler who journeys throughout all of time and space, picking up companions along the way and almost always sidestepping danger.

Doctor Who, from award winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, stars BAFTA nominee Matt Smith as the Doctor and Karen Gillan as his companion Amy Pond, along with Arthur Darvill as Rory and Alex Kingston who plays River Song.  Part One of the new season, which premiered in April, delivered record ratings for BBC AMERICA and marked the first time Doctor Who filmed on American soil.   Its finale ended with the unveiling of a massive secret and the words “Let’s Kill Hitler” on screen. Part One of Doctor Who arrives on Blu-ray/DVD on July 19 and Part Two premieres late summer on BBC AMERICA’sSupernatural Saturdays. Twitter: @BBCAmerica / #DoctorWho

THE BBC AMERICA BOOTH (#3629)

Fans of Doctor Who will find an assortment of contemporary and classic licensed merchandise at Comic Con, available at the BBC AMERICA booth, in addition to officially licensed Doctor Who partners’ booths.  The BBC AMERICA booth will also offer fans several product exclusives including: a comic book convention special, the River Song figure, and multiple t-shirt styles.  From t-shirts to action figures, Sonic Screwdrivers to comic books,Doctor Who will have something for fans of any age.

PANEL AND SIGNING SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 22

5:15-6:15p.m. BBC AMERICA’s Bedlam: Exclusive U.S. Premiere Screening and Q&A – Star Theo James and creator David Allison host a premiere screening event followed by discussion and Q&A. Room: 7AB

SATURDAY, JULY 23

11:00-11:30a.m. Bedlam star Theo James and creator David Allison signing at the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629).

SUNDAY, JULY 24

12:30-1:30p.m. BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who – Stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan make their first Comic-Con appearance for a panel and Q&A with writer Toby Whithouse and executive producers Piers Wenger and Beth Willis. Hall H

 

NYC – The Doctor is In

Doctor Who stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat speak with USA Today’s Whitney Matheson.

*** PLEASE NOTE, A RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION. SEATING IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS ON THE DAY OF THE SCREENING ***

BBC AMERICA presents a special screening event of the new DOCTOR WHO, immediately followed by a Q&A with the new Doctor Matt Smith, his new enigmatic companion Karen Gillan and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM at the Village East Cinema.

The Q&A session will be moderated by USA TODAY’s Whitney Matheson, author of the Pop Candy blog.

On April 17, 2010, a new era of the BAFTA-winning series, Doctor Who, premieres on BBC AMERICA. From new lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the series follows the adventures of The Doctor, the mysterious traveler who, with his human companions, journeys throughout all of time and space, facing a variety of foes and righting wrongs.

Watch the official Doctor Who trailer

Follow BBC AMERICA on Twitter, on Facebook and visit the official Doctor Who site

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THE SCREENING IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE NOTE, A RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION. SEATING IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.
 Village East Cinema, 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003