The 2014 J-POP Summit Festival has announced a unique and very special Guest of Honor: KEI, the official artist illustrator who designed the world’s first virtual pop star, Hatsune Miku. KEI will be available for a rare autograph session at the Kinokuniya USA booth beginning at 1pm on both Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July […]
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Comic-Con 2014: Exclusive Naruto Shippenden Statue!
VIZ Media has teamed up with Gecco to produce a special Comic-Con 2014 exclusive Naruto Shippenden statue. The 1/6 scale statue is of Naruto Uzumaki wearing his father’s distinctive red-flamed coat. The Naruto statue will be available at the VIZ Media booth (#2813) during Comic-Con 2014 (July 23rd-July27th). For more, check out the press release […]
The 28th annual WonderCon returns to Anaheim, CA this weekend
WonderCon returns to Anaheim , CA on April 18-20, 2014 at the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon aka “The Wonderful World of Comics” Convention was started by Bay Area comics retailer John Barrett in 1987 in Oakland, CA.
CinemaCon 2014 – We came, we saw, we partied!
I know you all expected at least one epic meltdown from me. But nope, this year, I had the magical pass that got me into every event without jumping through hoops. So I had a very easy time. One thing is clear: it seems the studios are more interested in unveiling trailers and news on […]
Comic-con 2013: Oni Press Brings Nifty Stuff and Cool Panels!
One of the great things about Comic-Con is the opportunity to check out lots of indie press stuff that you might not get to see anywhere else. Oni Press has one or two majorly hit titles (like Scott Pilgrim) but also produces a lot of great stuff that doesn’t enjoy quite the same high profile […]
Bear McCreary Joins Michael Bay’s Black Sails At Comic-Con 2013!
Normally, when a composer joins the crew of a TV series, it’s not a big thing but when that composer is Bear McCreary – he of Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci’s Demons, Defiance and The Walking Dead fame – it’s definitely news. And when that composer is joining the contingent of cast and crew at Comic-Con […]
Syfy Takes Over The Streets–And Buildings At Comic-Con 2013; Hosts Panels For Five Series!
Syfy continues to take it all to Comic-Con. For Comic-Con 2013, the network is wrapping a Helix showcase around the Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel, adjacent to Comic-Con headquarters in the San Diego Convention Center – and hosting panels for five scripted series: the launch of the aforementioned Helix – with first-look clips, Defiance, Being […]
VIZ Media Takes Digital Manga, Weekly Shonen Jump and The Neon Alley Anime Channel To Comic-Con2013
VIZ Media – the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America – will be showcasing digital media, including the Weekly Shonen Jump digital manga magazine, and the Neon Alley Anime Channel at Comic-Con 2013. The company will host a wide array of special events, unique giveaways, panel discussions and more. […]
FoxFanfare 2013 – Big Fun For Fox Fans at Comic-Con 2013!
If you love Fox programs like Bones, The Following, American Dad, Bob’s Burgers and The Simpsons; if you’re looking forward to Almost Human, Axe Cop and Sleepy Hollow with the glee (the emotion, not the show), then FoxFanfare 2013 will have something you – panels, signings, Con-exclusive screenings and more. Plus: Pizza! To find out […]
CBS Invades Comic-Con 2013!
CBS is going big at Comic-Con 2013 with panels for Under the Dome, Josh Holloway starrer Intelligence, fan fave comedies How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory, and Person of Interest. CBS Interactive will bringing back its popular GameSpot Base station with CNET and its round-the-clock-coverage on CBS.com as well as adding […]
Community, Hannibal and The Blacklist Among NBC Shows Appearing at Comic-Con 2013!
NBC is making a splash at Comic-Con 2013 with stars and producers of several shows – including The Blacklist (above left), Community, Grimm, Hannibal (above right), and Revolution – headlining panels. Ironside star Blair Underwood will be a part of the TV Guide Fan Faves panel, while SNL veteran Seth Meyers and Late Night with […]