fan conventions

Win a one-of-a-kind signed Star Wars prototype collectible from Gentle Giant

Attack of the Show’s EPIC month of stunts, give-aways, and exclusives continues with a Star Wars-themed week. From inside Skywalker Ranch, Attack of the Show! will deliver an Industrial Light and Magic Tour, interview George Lucas about the future of special effects, interview 8 time Oscar winner and special effects icon Dennis Muren, go behind ….

William Shatner, Stan Lee, Bionic Woman, Futurama, and Adam West headline Anaheim Comic Con this weekend

William Shatner, Stan Lee, Ilya Salkind and the original cast of Batman and TV show and movie screenings highlight the daily programming at Anaheim Comic Con this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Friday begins with a special session with Academy Award-winning make-up artist Barney Burnham (5 p.m., Room 202A), followed by the popular “Wizard ….

Fox wants to turn you into a Na’vi to celebrate Avatar DVD release

To commemorate the launch of Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD, Fox Home Entertainment technology company Inwindow Outdoor, will unveil an interactive digital exhibition. The exhibition uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to morph shoppers’ faces in real time into the natives of Pandora, the Na’vi. The Avatar face-morphing exhibition is a large, freestanding structure that will ….

Phish going on tour in 3D

Action 3D Productions, AEG Network Live and Cinedigm, announced the initial list of cities that will debut Phish 3D on Friday, April 30th. The fully immersive music and visual experience, featuring state-of-the-art 3D technology, will screen for one week only in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Philadelphia and dozens more cities ….

Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner and star Billy Dee Williams to appear at West Coast fan convention

WizardWorld reports that Irvin Kershner, who directed Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, will help mark the 30th anniversary of the sci-fi classic with an in-depth, rare discussion with fans at the Anaheim Comic Con on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The exclusive appearance is free to all attendees of the con, and ….

Star Wars Celebration V to celebrate 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back

Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions announced that planning for Star Wars Celebration V is well underway. With more than half of the show floor already sold, exhibit space is filling up quickly with all-stars from across the pop culture galaxy. Organizers cite a diverse exhibitor base of over 100 leading vendors ranging from established industry heavyweights ….

Live music performances, Tim Burton and Alice in Wonderland cast headline free fan event February 19th

Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Records are teaming up with Hot Topic, KIIS-FM, MySpace and musical artists from the upcoming album Almost Alice for a great big ultimate fan event celebrating the upcoming Alice in Wonderland. The star-studded concert event kicks off at 5 p.m. on February 19, 2010, at the Hollywood & Highland ….