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NYCC '10 - It's Never Too Early!

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so now we're looking at one weekend of shows a year now that neatstuff/carbonaro/big apple is no longer doing shows every 3 or so months? i think NYC can handle some smaller shows in less expensive venues, at least for people within an hour or two from here. not something to fly to.

 

 

(yes, i know there are some small shows in jersey, but they don't count. i guess the smaller shows aren't profitable enough given that langur got out of NYC to stick to New England)

 

i was looking forward to the two big shows, spaced appropriately apart by a month or more.

 

anyone know about the King Con is Brooklyn in November? It looks like maybe it isn't so much about mainstream "comics", maybe more indie or GN type stuff. I wonder if they really could possibly get the 6,000 - 10,000 people the website alleges.

 

And what about the Gotham Super Collectors show, which seems to be held every month on 57th street? Is that just a small general collectible show with maybe 1 dealer selling comics?

 

 

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so now we're looking at one weekend of shows a year now that neatstuff/carbonaro/big apple is no longer doing shows every 3 or so months? i think NYC can handle some smaller shows in less expensive venues, at least for people within an hour or two from here. not something to fly to.

 

 

(yes, i know there are some small shows in jersey, but they don't count. i guess the smaller shows aren't profitable enough given that langur got out of NYC to stick to New England)

 

i was looking forward to the two big shows, spaced appropriately apart by a month or more.

 

anyone know about the King Con is Brooklyn in November? It looks like maybe it isn't so much about mainstream "comics", maybe more indie or GN type stuff. I wonder if they really could possibly get the 6,000 - 10,000 people the website alleges.

 

And what about the Gotham Super Collectors show, which seems to be held every month on 57th street? Is that just a small general collectible show with maybe 1 dealer selling comics?

 

 

Carbonaro will be having a show in Feb/March. Venue and Date to be announced. He was handing flyers out everywhere.

 

What show is this in Brooklyn you speak of??

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i had never heard of it either...

 

http://kingconbrooklyn.com/

 

they have some guests i've heard of, but i really wonder if those are hard commitments

 

i don't think it is intended to be a "comic con" like we're thinking

 

i'm tempted to show up for $7 or whatever it costs to support something like this in Brooklyn even if I don't wind up hanging around long. i liked american splendor the movie, but i dunno about listening to harvey pekar on a panel...though he was amusing on letterman 20 whatever years ago

 

the website doesn't look too organized and I really wonder how they expect 6,000-10,000 people to show up with literally no promotion...maybe they have tons of ads in the Village Voice and other free papers and hope Time Out NY will mention them, I dunno.

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LUCASFILM AND REED EXHIBITIONS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE

 

STAR WARS™ CELEBRATION V

 

 

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back,

Massive Fan Event will Take Place in Orlando, Florida

 

August 12-15, 2010;

 

Registration Will Go Live Thursday, December 10

 

Norwalk, CT, December 3, 2009: Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Reed Exhibitions’ PopGroup will partner to produce what’s expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever – featuring cast and crew celebrities, fan-run events, costumes, music, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and sneak peaks into the future of Star Wars.

 

 

 

Star Wars Celebration V will take place August 12-15, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. A website, www.starwarscelebration.com, is dedicated exclusively to the event, and tickets to Star Wars Celebration V will be available for purchase online starting Thursday, Dec. 10. As always, Celebration will bring together the best of the Star Wars universe in one exciting, dynamic event.

 

 

 

Lucasfilm Ltd launched Star Wars Celebrations in 1999. Since then, the official Star Wars “parties” have become mega events, attracting tens of thousands of loyal and devoted fans and families. To date, there have been four Star Wars Celebrations in America, as well as a Star Wars Celebration Europe (2007) and Star Wars Celebration Japan (2008). Star Wars Celebration V will be the first Star Wars Celebration produced jointly with Reed PopGroup, which is responsible for the successful New York Comic Con, the new Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and more.

 

 

 

“We’re going to have a blast commemorating the 30th anniversary of fan-favorite The Empire Strikes Back as we welcome an entire new generation of fans watching our animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” said Steve Sansweet, Lucasfilm’s head of Fan Relations. “There’s no doubt that Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando will be the ‘must attend’ event for Star Wars fans of all ages and from all parts of the galaxy,” he added. “We’re also very excited to launch our partnership with Reed PopGroup, which has shown great expertise in running large, fun-filled events that satisfy fans, show participants, and exhibitors. We’re expecting the biggest and best Celebration to date.”

 

 

 

“This is an enormously exciting undertaking and a natural partnership,” said Lance Fensterman, Vice President of Reed PopGroup. “Star Wars is arguably the strongest brand in the pop culture world, while Reed PopGroup has established itself as a leader in creating amazing experiences for fans and customers. Additionally, Reed Exhibitions has a strong international presence and is able to create world-class events globally,” he added “We look forward to providing first-rate organizational and programming expertise for a fan-based event that is well established and already attracts an enormous audience. In tandem with Lucasfilm, I’m certain that Star Wars Celebration V will be bigger and better than ever. We look forward to many years of working with Lucasfilm.”

 

 

 

Star Wars Celebration is the official Lucasfilm convention celebrating all things Star Wars. The Celebrations are the biggest Star Wars events held, allowing friends and families to gather to have fun and celebrate their love of the Saga. From fans who first experienced A New Hope in theaters to kids just discovering Star Wars through Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Celebration touches on anything and everything connected with that galaxy far, far away. The producers promise more interactive events than ever at Celebration V. Celebrity guests will sign in the Star Wars Celebration Autograph area as well as make presentations. The annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge prizes will be awarded and there will be a chance for budding filmmakers to get tips from more experienced ones. Star Wars Celebration V will feature scores of crowd-pleasing events that can be found only at an official Star Wars convention.

 

 

 

Ticketing, pricing, and exhibitor information follows:

 

 

 

Tickets will be available starting Thursday, Dec. 10 via www.starwarscelebration.com. Pre-sale Adult Four-Day Passes are $120; Kids Four-Day Passes are $50; pre-sale Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $45; Saturday Passes are $50; and Kids One-Day Passes are $25. Children under six years old are admitted free.

Limited VIP Packages are expected to be available in early 2010, with details to be announced on the website. Single or Four-Day Passes already purchased can be upgraded to VIP status as long as supplies last!

Special hotel rates and other travel information will be announced on the website.

Information for Exhibitors and Celebration Art Show participation at Star Wars Celebration V will start to take shape in early 2010. For information about a sponsorship or exhibiting at Celebration V please contact Larry Settembrini, Sales Manager, lsettembrini@reedexpo.com, 203-840-5321.

 

 

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ABOUT REED EXHIBITIONS POP CULTURE GROUP:

 

The Pop Culture Group at Reed Exhibitions owns and operates the New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF). New York Comic Con was launched in 2006 and quickly became a dominant presence in the pop culture world of public events. In 2009, 452 companies exhibited at NYCC for a total of 84,000 square feet of paid exhibit space, and it has been ranked by Crain's New York Business as the second-largest annual event in NYC. C2E2, which will debut April 16 – 18 at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, is modeled after NYCC and will provide fans the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite writers, creators, and artists, as well as to see, hear and learn about the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. The Pop Culture Group also operates the recently-launched UFC Fan Expo in partnership with the UFC – the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization – and it formed a strategic partnership with Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in 2008 and will work closely with PAX on the launch of PAX East in Boston in 2010.

 

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Fun times!

 

I still can't believe Wizard is going to try to run one the exact same weekend. Although, truth be said, I can envision hitting both but the Wiz show would have to have a non-comic draw or something else special to get me up there rather than just "some more, different comics/dealers". Obviously, a door pass as well since I haven't paid to get into a show since....not really sure when.

 

 

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NEWSARAMA & NEW YORK COMIC CON

 

SPONSOR PLANET HULK EVENT FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST SCREENING OF THE UPCOMING ANIMATED FEATURE

 

 

 

In Association with Marvel Animation and Lionsgate Home Entertainment, The Paley Center for Media Will Host Top Film and Publishing Talent In Bicoastal Event in NYC and LA On January 14th, 2010

 

 

 

Norwalk, CT, December 22, 2009 -- New York Comic Con (NYCC) and Newsarama.com have today announced a bicoastal event to take place on January 14th, 2010 at The Paley Center for Media in New York and in Los Angeles centered around Marvel Animation’s critically lauded and top-selling Planet Hulk saga that originally debuted to comic book fans in 2006. The event will feature an exclusive first screening of the upcoming animated film of the same name from Lionsgate Home Entertainment and Marvel Animated Features as well as an opportunity to meet the talent behind both the popular comic book and the animated film during an evening that will also include limited-edition giveaways and creator signings.

 

 

 

Planet Hulk is the highly anticipated animated feature scheduled for DVD and Blu-Ray Disc release on February 2, 2010 that follows the Incredible Hulk as he's sent into exile on a strange alien world after being banished from Earth. But will he be the champion of this new planet? Or the destroyer of it?

 

 

 

Marvel Animation panelists include the forces behind the story and production plus the green-guy himself. On the West Coast, Supervising Director Frank Paur, Supervising Producer Josh Fine, and the writer of the screenplay Greg Johnson will be on hand to discuss bringing one of Marvel¹s most legendary tales to film. Rick D. Wasserman, the voice of the “Hulk,” will be sharing his experience in bringing this iconic character to life. In New York, the panel will include President of Marvel Animation Eric Rollman who is responsible for all animated television and film properties including: Ultimate Avengers, The Invincible Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Hulk Vs. and “Wolverine and the X-Men.”

 

 

 

Two of the architects behind the red-hot Fall of The Hulks Marvel Comics event, Jeph Loeb and Greg Pak, will attend the screenings to interact with fans and talk about major upcoming changes to the Hulk Family! For fans in LA, meet the Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated Jeph Loeb as he reveals what’s in plan for the popular Red Hulk and talks about the shocking twists ahead for Hulk. Meanwhile, in NYC, fans can meet author Greg Pak, whose acclaimed work on the Planet Hulk comics inspired the animated feature!

 

 

 

Taking place at the Paley Center in both New York and Los Angeles, Newsarama and New York Comic Con will present Planet Hulk in its entirety at 6:30 PM local time, followed by panel discussions and signings with special guests at 8:00 PM. The NYC premiere will focus on the talent and creative process that first brought the Planet Hulk story to life in comics, while the LA event will showcase the cast and crew of the new Planet Hulk Animated Feature.

 

 

 

There are a limited number of tickets available to both the New York and Los Angeles Planet Hulk events. Tickets are free and will be distributed via Newsarama.com, NewYorkComicCon.com, and select comic book retailers beginning on December 23rd, timed to the comic book release of Fall of the Hulks: Gamma, the next legendary chapter for Marvel’s Incredible Hulk. Details about online and in-store ticket distribution will appear on Newsarama.com and NewYorkComicCon.com. Also, a limited number of free tickets will be available first come, first serve at paleycenter.org.

 

 

 

Fans should also keep their eyes on Newsarama.com and NewYorkComicCon.com for announcements including guest moderators, exclusive clips from the upcoming film, inside interviews with the panelists and more.

 

 

 

To view the Planet Hulk trailer, please go to: http://www.newsarama.com/common/media/video/player.php?videoRef=NA_091214_planet-hulk

 

 

 

For more information about the upcoming animated film, please go to: http://www.planethulkdvd.com

 

 

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