fan conventions

Iconic designer of the future Syd Mead brings Aliens to #SDCC San Diego Comic-Con 2012

SEGA has announced that the company is once again setting up shop in downtown San Diego to showcase its biggest titles during San Diego Comic-Con International 2012. The limited-time-only SEGA Arcade, located at 200 Harbor Drive, Suite 120, will feature this fall’s Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, the thrilling new racing experience featuring Sonic the ….

Here’s part 4 of the full Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Sunday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. 10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-to: Publishing Industry: From Manuscript to Industry — So you have the desire to write a book and get it published, but what does that really mean? Agents, editors, publishers, reviewers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, print on demand, ebooks, foreign language-the list goes ….

Here’s part 3 of the full Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the complete Comic-Con International 2012 schedule for Saturday. 10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-To: Anatomy of a Fight Scene, Part One— Stories are about conflict, and there is no purer form of conflict than a good ol’ fisticuffs-style brawl-or sword fight, laser battle, western shootout, or even two chicks pulling each other’s hair. How do you ….

Here’s part 2 of the Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Friday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. 9:30-10:20 ComicsPRO “Fresh Start” — Your day at Comic-Con gets off to a friendly and professional start with ComicsPRO, the retailer trade association. Retailers, publishers, and distributors are welcome to kick off their convention day with colleagues, coffee, bagels, and conversation. Bring your business ….

Here’s part 1 of the Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Wednesday Preview Night and Thursday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (Preview Night) 6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly ….

James Bond’s classic vehicles driving into San Diego Comic-Con 2012

In celebration of James Bond’s Golden Anniversary, MGM, Fox Home Entertainment and EON Productions are bringing 007 to San Diego Comic-Con 2012. Fans will be able to get behind the wheel of one of four famous vehicles featured in classic James Bond movies, with a new vehicle being featured each day of the convention. Also, ….

Entertainment Earth bringing The A-Team, Morgan Spurlock, Jaws, and the Six Million Dollar Man’s boss to San Diego Comic-Con

Entertainment Earth will man booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) this year. As part of its activities, the online retailer is teaming up with Toys”R”Us, Showtime Networks, Cartoon Network, CBS Consumer Products, NBCUniversal and BBC America to bring fans a series of celebrity appearances and 35 exclusives during the Con. Meet celebrities from ….

Sean Astin and Josh Gates heading to New York Comic-Con 2012

New York Comic-Con organizers recently announced their first major guests for the 2012 edition of the show. Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin will be a guest at the show, appearing from Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 14th. Sean Astin joins recently announced TV personality and Monster Hunter Josh Gates as an entertainment ….

Marvel Studios to preview Iron Man 3 at San Diego Comic-Con 2012

Today Marvel Studios announced that they will roll into Hall H at next month’s San Diego Comic-Con to give fans their first look at Iron Man 3. The studio will host its Hall H Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 14th, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige will be joined by “special guests” ….

Unique MMA event to mix fights, food and celebrities – all on the beach

On the weekend of July 7th, MSXN MMA & Sports XTREME Network – which operates a broadband martial arts television station – is organizing a rather unique event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event, called MMA & Sports Expo’s Show of Strength, will feature a mixture of MMA fights, food contests, a martial arts ….

Wrestlers, kung-fu, bodies and BBQ take over Atlantic City this July

On the weekend of July 7th, MSXN MMA & Sports XTREME Network – which operates a broadband martial arts television station – is organizing a rather unique event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event, called MMA & Sports Expo’s Show of Strength, will feature a mixture of MMA fights, food contests, a martial arts ….

Milla Jovovich reveals martial arts background at Resident Evil: Retribution footage event

I went to an event at the 13th Street Regal Cinema today that featured Milla Jovovich, as she revealed never-before-seen footage from her upcoming sci-fi action sequel Resident Evil: Retribution, which hits theaters on September 14th, 2012. What was so interesting about the footage that was screened – other than the clip being generally badass ….