Scene on the Web: Midwest Media Expo Cancelled, D23 Lineup

Detroit-Based Comic Con Suddenly Cancelled Three Days Before Event [Updated]

26 Apr, 2017

Midwest Media Expo, a mid-sized comic con in the Detroit area, has cancelled this year’s event due to issues with the hotel… three days before the whole thing was supposed to start.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/detroit-based-comic-con-suddenly-cancelled-three-days-b-1794682670

Adam Savage cosplays as Chewbacca with C-3PO in tow

26 Apr, 2017

Watch the former “MythBusters” co-host secretly invade Silicon Valley Comic Con while dressed as the famous Star Wars Wookiee.

https://www.cnet.com/news/mythbusters-adam-savage-cosplays-chewbacca-wookiee-c3po-star-wars-silicon-valley-comic-con/

This amazing powered cosplay armour took 518 hours to create – DIY Photography

25 Apr, 2017

Cosplay, fantasy and photographing it has become huge over the last decade or so. At comic cons around the world, people show up as their favourite video game, TV and movie characters. And every year

http://www.diyphotography.net/amazing-powered-cosplay-armour-took-518-hours-create/

D23 EXPO: Hall D23 Presentation Lineup for July’s event announced | An Englishman In San Diego

26 Apr, 2017

For many con fanatics, it’s going to be one of the busiest couple of weeks of their lives – San Diego Comic-Con (20th-23rd July 2017) and, the weekend before that, the celebration of ev…

http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/d23-expo-hall-d23-presentation-lineup-for-julys-event-announced

Jim Demonakos to leave ReedPop — The Beat

25 Apr, 2017

Emerald City Comic Con founder Jim Demonakos announced he’s leaving ReedPOP, destination unknown, on a FB post. Demonakos has served as Global Director of Comic Talent for ReedPOP since they …

http://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-demonakos-to-leave-reedpop/

Wondercon Roundup! Suddenly Susan Takes The Con By Storm! Comic Con HQ! Toddland! The Convention Floor! And More! | Mike The Fanboy

25 Apr, 2017

Wonderful, wondrous Wondercon! Mike and I headed down to Anaheim for our annual visit to Comic Con’s adopted younger brother. I enjoy Wondercon because of

http://www.mikethefanboy.com/wondercon-suddenly-susan/

Ten tips for publicizing convention events — The Beat

26 Apr, 2017

By David Seidman It’s con season in the comics world, which means that someone has to attract people to attend panels, signings, parties, and other events. I’ve done it, and it’s not easy. But you …

http://www.comicsbeat.com/ten-tips-for-publicizing-convention-events/