fan conventions

Robert Rodriguez hints at major announcements coming to Comic-Con 2009

While attending a seminar with his sons during the closing day of the Los Angeles Film Festival called Family Man: Robert Rodriguez, the eponymous director revealed few details surrounding his many high profile upcoming projects, according to Sci-Fi Wire. Before he came into the 90-minute panel, which was meant to promote his upcoming family-oriented comedy ….

Todd McFarlane to appear with actor and Mayhem creator Tyrese Gibson at San Diego Comic-Con ’09

McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane himself will be at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. McFarlane has expanded its presence at the con by teaming up with other key retailers that will be exhibiting, and are planning exclusive figures, comics, artist signings, giveaways, panels and a first look at upcoming figure lines. Here is a list ….

Watchmen director’s cut to be released in theaters and San Diego Comic-Con interactive BD Live event

Warner Bros. is set to release for Zack Snyder’s director’s cut of Watchmen on July 17th, 2009, at four movie theaters in the U.S., including locations in Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York City, according to Variety. The director made the announcement Wednesday during an event at the studio to promote the DVD and ….

G4 and Lucasfilm to present first-ever televised panel in San Diego Comic-Con history

Lucasfilm and G4 are teaming up for a milestone in San Diego Comic-Con’s 40-year history – the first-ever, exclusive television broadcast of a panel presentation directly from the Con. The Star Wars Spectacular! will air Saturday July 25th at 2:00pm on G4, and will feature never-before-seen footage, breaking news, surprise announcements, guest stars and more. ….

Dark Carnival Film Festival 2009

Dark Carnival is a week-long celebration of horror, featuring live entertainment, merchandise vendors, special guests and more. We screen the best indie horror films from all over the planet, in the best possible venues – including a vintage drive-in, and a historic 1930s era movie theater that features state-of-the-art sound and projection equipment, on a ….

Dark X-mas 2009

We celebrate year 7 of Eerie Frequency’s Dark Xmas Horror Convention. This years guest of honor is Corey Haim, star of such horror movies as The Lost Boys, Stephen King’s Silver Bullet, and Dean Koontz’s Watchers. Date: September 18 – 20, 2009 Location: Warren, Ohio Website: www.darkxmas.net

Fantasia Fest 2009

Beyond being a rallying event, Fantasia provides an opportunity for the discovery and promotion of emerging talents. I commend the work of the organizers for making this international event possible and offering such highly-valued and eagerly-anticipated programming. Date: July 9 – 27, 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Website: www.fantasiafest.com

Con Nooga 2010

A Convention for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Paranormal, Costuming, Films, Artist, Celebrities, Comics, Haunting…so much more! The Multi-Fandom Convention. For the Fans by the Fans! With representatives and volunteers on hand to teach you how to play the games. Seminars, Contest, Workshops, Bands, Celebrities, Artist, Authors. Date: February 19 – 21, ….

Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo 2009

Since 1987, Cinema Wasteland has offered one-stop shopping for any and every Drive-In and Grindhouse Movie Fan the world over. We currently offer almost four hundred and fifty DVD titles, over one thousand Movie Posters, and hundreds of great items like T-Shirts, Autographs, Toys, and assorted Collectibles on our web site and in our paper ….

Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre 2009

Red Blood Buenos Aires is the only festival specialized in fantastic, horror and bizarre films in Argentina. It is an exhibition basically for independent productions and for low budget ones. Its concretion surged naturally, from the increasing realization in Argentina of films of these genres. Generally done in video and in ultra independent way, these ….

BlobFest 2009

The mission of the Association for the Colonial Theatre is to enhance the collective well-being of our region by restoring the landmark Colonial Theatre and promoting cultural, economic and civic life. To that end, ACT presents film, live theatre, music, dance and other community events in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district. BlobFest in ….

Torchwood, Being Human and Doctor Who stars to appear at San Diego Comic-Con

To celebrate BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere of four Doctor Who Specials, the Doctor himself, David Tennant, will appear alongside writer and producer Russell T. Davies at San Diego Comic-Con. They will take part in a Doctor Who panel along with executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, on Sunday July 26, 10:00-11:00am. David will ….

Win free screening tickets to Yoroi Samurai Zombie and 20th Century Boys

I recently posted the schedule for the upcoming New York Asian Film Festival, which is taking place June 19th to July 5th at the IFC Center and Japan Society in New York City. The festival features over 50 films, shorts, and special events, along with more than a dozen guest filmmakers. I just received an ….