The Zombie Apocalypse Is Coming to Salt Lake City! Salt Lake Comic Con Announces “The Walking Dead Experience” for FanX 2016
FanX® attendees can experience the terror of “The Walking Dead” firsthand; FanX is March 24-26, 2016, at the Salt Palace Convention Center
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salt Lake Comic Con organizers announced today that “The Walking Dead Experience” is coming to FanX® 2016. Presented by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and produced and created by Michael Counts and Walker Stalker, fans will be able to experience the terror of a zombie outbreak, as detailed in Chapter One of The Walking Dead comic book, March 24-26, 2016, at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
“We have some of the top guests from The Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead Experience is a substantial addition to complement our show. Our success in this market has allowed us to continue to expand the caliber of partnerships to serve our fans.”
The Walking Dead Experience drops attendees into the chaotic and terrifying world of The Walking Dead. Small groups of participants will adventure through a small town at the start of the outbreak, experiencing the night zombies began their rampage and the moment social order began to unravel.
“This is the best set of guests and attractions we’ve had yet for fans of The Walking Dead and other zombie shows,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Producer. “We’ve booked Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, and Michael Traynor from AMC’s The Walking Dead,” five principal cast members from Syfy’s Z Nation and three principal cast members from the upcoming zombie film on Syfy, Dead7. We couldn’t be more thrilled to add this real-time sensory experience to FanX 2016.”
The Walking Dead Experience is an immersive theatrical attraction featuring state of the art special effects, professional performers, and elaborate sets,” said Walker Stalker President James Frazier. “We’re excited to have Salt Lake Comic Con as our first comic con partner for the Experience in 2016.”
Attendees can choose to play as “survivors” or “walkers,” with run times ranging from 30 to 90 minutes, and include options like professionally applied zombie makeup. It debuted at Walker Stalker Con in Atlanta and has made subsequent stops on its national tour in Nashville, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, and more.
“Salt Lake Comic Con has a substantial zombie theme, along with Doctor Who, Arrow, Star Trek, X-Files, Buzz Aldrin and more at FanX 2016,” said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “We have some of the top guests from The Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead Experience is a substantial addition to complement our show. Our success in this market has allowed us to continue to expand the caliber of partnerships to serve our fans.”
The Walking Dead Experience tickets range from $40-$140 and are available now. Attendees must have a valid FanX 2016 wristband to participate. FanX 2016 passes range from $20-$230, with 15 percent discounts available for military, first responders, teachers, students and seniors.
FanX is produced by the same team behind Salt Lake Comic Con, which became one of the premier pop culture comic con events in the country and the most attended convention in the history of Utah with over 125,000 attendees.
Additional FanX 2016 guests include Kate Beckinsale, Gillian Anderson, Matt Smith, Buzz Aldrin, George Takei, LeVar Burton, Summer Glau, Jason Isaacs, Peter Facinelli and members of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. Additionally, Norman Reedus and Danai Gurira, stars from AMC’s The Walking Dead, will have spotlight panels at the convention. Check the full guest list here.
FanX gives Salt Lake Comic Con fans up close and personal FanXperiences with their favorite pop culture icons. FanX features celebrities, comic book artists and creators, best-selling authors, panelists, and more. FanX strays from a comic book focus, bringing real heroes like Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, and pop culture icons like Nick Carter and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone from *NSYNC.
FanX is the first event planned for 2016, with Salt Lake Comic Con scheduled for Labor Day weekend in September. Both events feature incredible FanXperiences, including celebrity stars, photo ops, autographs, panels, vendors, artists, authors, special events, KidCon, cosplay, features and more.
For more information about FanX 2016 or to buy tickets, visit the Salt Lake Comic Con website at http://saltlakecomiccon.com/. Save $10 by purchasing early online. Learn more about what there is to see and do at the event by visiting http://saltlakecomiccon.com/fanx-xperiences/.
ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con and Salt Lake Comic Con FanX are organized by Dan Farr Productions and are not associated with any other comic con. Salt Lake Comic Con is the most attended convention in the history of Utah and the largest comic con in the world per capita. FanXperience is the "Ultimate Fan Celebration." DFP is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. DFP is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com.
The Walking Dead Experience Tickets
http://saltlakecomiccon.com/walking-dead-experience/
Salt Lake Comic Con FanX Tickets
http://saltlakecomiccon.com/fanx-2016-tickets/
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
John Wayne's Life Gets Comic Book Tribute in "Tribute: John Wayne"
Storm Entertainment released a new comic book biography on the legendary John Wayne. Tribute: John Wayne was released in both print and digital.
Few actors achieve the level of fame afforded silver screen icon John Wayne. Born Marion Mitchell Morrison, his distinct vocal cadence, intimidating physical presence, and signature look made him a box office draw for 30 years. Although he's been gone for 36 years, his legacy remains.
The 24-page comic book, written by Steve Urena, illustrated by Vincenzo Sansone. It will feature two collectible covers.
The Tribute line of comic books tells the stories of the classic entertainers that have passed on,” says Storm Entertainment’s publisher, Darren G. Davis “It is a way for us to honor these people who have made a difference in the world.
Previous classic Hollywood subjects that have been featured in the “Tribute” line include Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Capra, George Reeves, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.
Print copies of the book can be ordered at Comic Flea Market for $3.99.
Tribute: John Wayne is available on your e-reader from iTunes, Kindle, Nook, ComiXology, DriveThru Comics, Google Play, My Digital Comics, Overdrive, Iverse, Biblioboard, Flipkart, ComicBin, Axis360, Blio, Entitle, Comicblender, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.
The “Tribute” series serves as a pop culture companion to Storm Entertainment’s successful “Female Force,” “Political Power,” “Orbit,” and “Fame” series. The biography comic form allows Storm’s talented writers to delve into the history of certain newsworthy figures and explore what shaped them. Storm Entertainment’s biographical comic books have been featured on CNN, Politico, Roll Call, The Today Show, FOX News, and in People Magazine among thousands of others.
About Storm Entertainment
Formerly known as Bluewater Comics, Storm delivers a multimedia experience unparalleled in the burgeoning graphic fiction and nonfiction marketplace. Dynamic storytelling coupled with groundbreaking art delivers an experience like no other. Stories are told through multiple platforms and genres, gracing the pages of graphic novels, novelizations, engaging audio dramas, cutting-edge film projects, and more. Diversity defines Storm’s offerings in the burgeoning pop culture marketplace, offering fresh voices and innovative storytellers.
As one of the top independent publishers of comic book and graphic novels, Storm Entertainment unites cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by the publishing industry’s most exciting artists and writers. Its extensive catalog of comic book titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis,” complimented by a line of young adult books and audiobooks. Storm’s publishing partnerships include entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” and more), novelists S.E. Hinton (“The Puppy Sister”) and William F. Nolan (“Logan’s Run”), and celebrated actors Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Dirk Benedict of the original “Battlestar Galactica” (“Dirk Benedict in the 25th Century”), and Adam West of 1966’s “Batman” fame (“The Mis-Adventures of Adam West”). Storm also publishes a highly-successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Orbit,” “Fame,” “Beyond,” “Tribute,” “Female Force,” and “Political Power.”
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Nickelodeon's 20116 Kids' Choice Awards Announced
Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Zendaya, The Voice, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony and More Win Big at Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards
Host Blake Shelton, John Stamos, Fifth Harmony, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Cameron Dallas and Jace Norman Drenched with Slime
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Zendaya, The Voice, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by country music superstar and coach on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton, the awards were broadcast from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where kids celebrated the best of everything they love in pop culture.
This year's festivities kicked off with Shelton getting hosting pep talks from celebrity friends including Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Chewbacca and BB-8. After being alerted that the Stormtroopers were trying to take over the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards, Shelton jumped into action and battled his way onto the show stage via a super-charged chair from The Voice.
During the show, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth and hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa performed a medley of “One Call Away” and “See You Again,” right before taking home the blimp for Favorite Collaboration. Rapper Silento appeared the night of Kids’ Choice Awards to sing his mega-hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” and DNCE closed the show with a performance of their chart-topping single “Cake by the Ocean” that culminated with an ultimate slime dousing of the audience.
The 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards proved to be a mega slime fest, from kids in the audience awarding Shelton with an epic finale sliming, to Jace Norman dumping a bucket of green goo on John Stamos, to Fifth Harmony getting drenched after their win for Favorite Music Group, and Shelton welcoming Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad to the green side.
This year’s show put the power of choice in the hands of kids at home with an interactive digital experience like never before. Kids had the opportunity to choose what happens live during the show by casting votes to see four different outrageous moments play out: Shelton and Norman pranking DNCE with toilet paper in their dressing room; Cameron Dallas getting super soaked in slime; Shelton donning a unicorn outfit; and the stage environment changing to underwater.
Additional celebrities in attendance included: Robert Downey Jr., Amy Poehler, Rob Gronkowski, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans, Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, Heidi Klum, Keke Palmer, Anthony Anderson, John Stamos, Chloe Bennet, Buddy Valastro, Sarah Hyland, Dove Cameron, Grant Gustin, Laura Marano, Zendaya, Will Arnett, Debby Ryan, and cast members from Dance Moms, plus stars of Nick’s hit series Game Shakers (Kel Mitchell, Benjamin Flores Jr., Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, Thomas Kuc) and The Thundermans (Jack Griffo, Kira Kosarin).
In addition to the live votes, Nick's digital platforms offered games and exclusive real-time updates with photos and videos from the Orange Carpet and backstage. From Facebook to Snapchat and everything in between, Nickelodeon's social channels captured all of the best snaps, memes, GIFs, videos and pics from the night. Fans can go to Nick.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.
Kids and families casted votes in 22 categories, including two new ones, Favorite Cooking Show and Favorite Collaboration. Fans were able to vote for their top picks across all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms including Nick.com and the Nick app and on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, and select Android devices; along with Twitter using #KCA.
Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will encore tonight at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Sunday, March 13, at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Replays of the awards will also air on TeenNick Tuesday, March 15, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nicktoons Thursday, March 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will be available on Nickelodeon On Demand on March 13.
The following are Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards winners:
TELEVISON:
Favorite TV Show
The Thundermans
Favorite Family TV Show
The Muppets
Favorite Male TV Star – Kids’ Show
Ross Lynch – Austin Moon, Austin & Ally
Favorite Male TV Star – Family Show
Jim Parsons – Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Female TV Star – Kids’ Show
Zendaya – K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover
Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show
Sofia Vergara – Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Modern Family
Favorite Talent Competition Show
The Voice
Favorite Cooking Show
Cake Boss
Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
FILM:
Favorite Movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Favorite Movie Actor
Will Ferrell – Brad Whitaker, Daddy’s Home
Favorite Movie Actress
Jennifer Lawrence – Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
Favorite Animated Movie
Hotel Transylvania 2
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
Amy Poehler – Joy, Inside Out
MUSIC:
Favorite Music Group
Fifth Harmony
Favorite Male Singer
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Singer
Ariana Grande
Favorite Song Of The Year
Hello – Adele
Favorite New Artist
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Collaboration
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2016
The 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will be seen in more than 180 countries and territories around the globe. Within hours of airing live in the United States, Canada and Australia, the show will roll out in internationally giving kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show. In many international markets, the 2016 KCAs will feature country-specific award categories and nominees such as UK’s Favorite Tipster, Favorite Pinoy Personality and Estrella Latina Favorita (Favorite Latin Artist). Voting spanned six continents across local Nickelodeon websites and Twitter hashtag voting (#KCA), giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who takes home a coveted blimp.
Sponsors of Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards include Amazon Fire Tablet, Fruit by the Foot™, Yoplait® GoGurt®, Lucky Charms, Hot Wheels®, McDonald’s® USA, Skechers, and Toyota.
Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Host Blake Shelton, John Stamos, Fifth Harmony, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Cameron Dallas and Jace Norman Drenched with Slime
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Zendaya, The Voice, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by country music superstar and coach on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton, the awards were broadcast from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where kids celebrated the best of everything they love in pop culture.
This year's festivities kicked off with Shelton getting hosting pep talks from celebrity friends including Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Chewbacca and BB-8. After being alerted that the Stormtroopers were trying to take over the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards, Shelton jumped into action and battled his way onto the show stage via a super-charged chair from The Voice.
During the show, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth and hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa performed a medley of “One Call Away” and “See You Again,” right before taking home the blimp for Favorite Collaboration. Rapper Silento appeared the night of Kids’ Choice Awards to sing his mega-hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” and DNCE closed the show with a performance of their chart-topping single “Cake by the Ocean” that culminated with an ultimate slime dousing of the audience.
The 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards proved to be a mega slime fest, from kids in the audience awarding Shelton with an epic finale sliming, to Jace Norman dumping a bucket of green goo on John Stamos, to Fifth Harmony getting drenched after their win for Favorite Music Group, and Shelton welcoming Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad to the green side.
This year’s show put the power of choice in the hands of kids at home with an interactive digital experience like never before. Kids had the opportunity to choose what happens live during the show by casting votes to see four different outrageous moments play out: Shelton and Norman pranking DNCE with toilet paper in their dressing room; Cameron Dallas getting super soaked in slime; Shelton donning a unicorn outfit; and the stage environment changing to underwater.
Additional celebrities in attendance included: Robert Downey Jr., Amy Poehler, Rob Gronkowski, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans, Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, Heidi Klum, Keke Palmer, Anthony Anderson, John Stamos, Chloe Bennet, Buddy Valastro, Sarah Hyland, Dove Cameron, Grant Gustin, Laura Marano, Zendaya, Will Arnett, Debby Ryan, and cast members from Dance Moms, plus stars of Nick’s hit series Game Shakers (Kel Mitchell, Benjamin Flores Jr., Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, Thomas Kuc) and The Thundermans (Jack Griffo, Kira Kosarin).
In addition to the live votes, Nick's digital platforms offered games and exclusive real-time updates with photos and videos from the Orange Carpet and backstage. From Facebook to Snapchat and everything in between, Nickelodeon's social channels captured all of the best snaps, memes, GIFs, videos and pics from the night. Fans can go to Nick.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.
Kids and families casted votes in 22 categories, including two new ones, Favorite Cooking Show and Favorite Collaboration. Fans were able to vote for their top picks across all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms including Nick.com and the Nick app and on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, and select Android devices; along with Twitter using #KCA.
Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will encore tonight at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Sunday, March 13, at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Replays of the awards will also air on TeenNick Tuesday, March 15, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nicktoons Thursday, March 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will be available on Nickelodeon On Demand on March 13.
The following are Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards winners:
TELEVISON:
Favorite TV Show
The Thundermans
Favorite Family TV Show
The Muppets
Favorite Male TV Star – Kids’ Show
Ross Lynch – Austin Moon, Austin & Ally
Favorite Male TV Star – Family Show
Jim Parsons – Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Female TV Star – Kids’ Show
Zendaya – K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover
Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show
Sofia Vergara – Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Modern Family
Favorite Talent Competition Show
The Voice
Favorite Cooking Show
Cake Boss
Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
FILM:
Favorite Movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Favorite Movie Actor
Will Ferrell – Brad Whitaker, Daddy’s Home
Favorite Movie Actress
Jennifer Lawrence – Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
Favorite Animated Movie
Hotel Transylvania 2
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
Amy Poehler – Joy, Inside Out
MUSIC:
Favorite Music Group
Fifth Harmony
Favorite Male Singer
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Singer
Ariana Grande
Favorite Song Of The Year
Hello – Adele
Favorite New Artist
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Collaboration
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2016
The 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will be seen in more than 180 countries and territories around the globe. Within hours of airing live in the United States, Canada and Australia, the show will roll out in internationally giving kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show. In many international markets, the 2016 KCAs will feature country-specific award categories and nominees such as UK’s Favorite Tipster, Favorite Pinoy Personality and Estrella Latina Favorita (Favorite Latin Artist). Voting spanned six continents across local Nickelodeon websites and Twitter hashtag voting (#KCA), giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who takes home a coveted blimp.
Sponsors of Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards include Amazon Fire Tablet, Fruit by the Foot™, Yoplait® GoGurt®, Lucky Charms, Hot Wheels®, McDonald’s® USA, Skechers, and Toyota.
Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Saturday, March 12, 2016
First Ypsilanti Comic Con Announced for March 19, 2016
Yourcomiccon.com is proud to present the first Ypsilanti Comic Con to be held on March 19th, 2016 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1344 Borgstrom Ave, Ypsilanti Mich 48198 from 10am until 3:30pm.
The Great Lakes Ghostbusters Coalition will be on hand to slime you and you can take your picture with the Ecto 1 car. We are also featuring 4 comic book publishers, 9 comic and collectables vendors, 4 authors, 10 artists, Heroes vs Villians Cosplay trivia battle and Crazy Mark broadcasting live and more.
Door charge is 2.00 with a portion of the proceeds to support the Boys Scouts troop 228
Please contact John Eggenberger at 734-258-5026 or check out yourcomiccon.com for more information
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The Great Lakes Ghostbusters Coalition will be on hand to slime you and you can take your picture with the Ecto 1 car. We are also featuring 4 comic book publishers, 9 comic and collectables vendors, 4 authors, 10 artists, Heroes vs Villians Cosplay trivia battle and Crazy Mark broadcasting live and more.
Door charge is 2.00 with a portion of the proceeds to support the Boys Scouts troop 228
Please contact John Eggenberger at 734-258-5026 or check out yourcomiccon.com for more information
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"Star Trek" Beams Aboard Florida Supercon 2016
Star Trek 50th Anniversary Celebration set for Florida Supercon on Miami Beach
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — Hailing all frequencies! On July 1- 4, 2016, Star Trek cast members will unite at the Miami Beach Convention Center in celebration of the series’ 50th anniversary. This assembly of one of the most visionary entertainment franchises in history will be held at Florida Supercon 2016, the biggest comic con in South Florida. This is largest gathering of Star Trek celebrities South Florida has ever seen.
The guest list is a voyage through time, spanning from the original 1966 series to the most recent film Star Trek Beyond, which will debut this July. Supercon has set its phasers to stun with an all star lineup that includes William Shatner (Captain Kirk), Karl Urban (Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy), Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov), Michael Dorn (Worf), René Auberjonois (Odo), Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Robert Duncan McNeil (Tom Paris), and David Warner who has played a variety of characters within the franchise.
Convention attendees will have the opportunity to meet and be photographed with the stars as well as attend Star Trek events, parties, and panels.
“The first convention I went to in South Florida was a Star Trek convention featuring Walter Koenig, that I attended when I was 13,” Florida Supercon Founder Mike Broder said. “Star Trek has been an inspiration for so many people, and I look forward to a day when people can beam their way into Supercon.”
ABOUT SUPERCON:
This will be the 11th year of Florida Supercon, the LARGEST Comic Con in Miami. Supercon takes place JULY 1-4, 2016 at The Miami Beach Convention Center! Celebrities from Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings will all be in attendance, alongside artists and writers of Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, The Avengers, and more.
Find the best in Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture in South Florida. The convention is four days of fun, featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming & more!
For ticket information visit: www.floridasupercon.com
FLORIDA SUPERCON JULY 1-4, 2016
THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
1901 Convention Center Dr. • Miami Beach, FL 33139 • 305.673.7311
SUPERCON PHONE: 954.399.1330 info@superconventions.com
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — Hailing all frequencies! On July 1- 4, 2016, Star Trek cast members will unite at the Miami Beach Convention Center in celebration of the series’ 50th anniversary. This assembly of one of the most visionary entertainment franchises in history will be held at Florida Supercon 2016, the biggest comic con in South Florida. This is largest gathering of Star Trek celebrities South Florida has ever seen.
The guest list is a voyage through time, spanning from the original 1966 series to the most recent film Star Trek Beyond, which will debut this July. Supercon has set its phasers to stun with an all star lineup that includes William Shatner (Captain Kirk), Karl Urban (Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy), Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov), Michael Dorn (Worf), René Auberjonois (Odo), Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Robert Duncan McNeil (Tom Paris), and David Warner who has played a variety of characters within the franchise.
Convention attendees will have the opportunity to meet and be photographed with the stars as well as attend Star Trek events, parties, and panels.
“The first convention I went to in South Florida was a Star Trek convention featuring Walter Koenig, that I attended when I was 13,” Florida Supercon Founder Mike Broder said. “Star Trek has been an inspiration for so many people, and I look forward to a day when people can beam their way into Supercon.”
ABOUT SUPERCON:
This will be the 11th year of Florida Supercon, the LARGEST Comic Con in Miami. Supercon takes place JULY 1-4, 2016 at The Miami Beach Convention Center! Celebrities from Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings will all be in attendance, alongside artists and writers of Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, The Avengers, and more.
Find the best in Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture in South Florida. The convention is four days of fun, featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming & more!
For ticket information visit: www.floridasupercon.com
FLORIDA SUPERCON JULY 1-4, 2016
THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
1901 Convention Center Dr. • Miami Beach, FL 33139 • 305.673.7311
SUPERCON PHONE: 954.399.1330 info@superconventions.com
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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 6th to 12th, 2016 - Update #37
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POLITICS - From WashPost: See video of Trump supporter sucker-punch a Black protester.
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POLITICS - From RSN: Donald Trump backed out of a debate with Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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POLITICS - From RSN: Elizabeth Warren says "Senate Republicans, do your job."
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COMICS - From Cinelinx: Marvel/Netflix's "Luke Cage" debuts September 30th, 2016.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Harry Styles of the pop group, One Direction, has bee cast in Christopher Nolan's 2017 film, "Dunkirk."
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WEBCOMICS - From CBB: New Johnny Bullet (#64).
From CBB: Johnny Bullet #64 in French.
From CBB: The Slip #28 (formerly known as "Constant").
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Director Atom Egoyan talks about his new film, "Remember," in which two men, played by Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau, seek revenge against Nazis.
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COMICS - From Deadline: Halle Berry in talks to appear in the sequel to "Kingman: The Secret Service."
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Daisy Ridley is apparently being considered for the "Tomb Raider" reboot.
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COMICS - From YahooTV: Spider-Man appears in new "Captain America: Civil War" trailer.
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CRIME - From VICENews: Nancy Reagan, high priestess of the War on Drugs,
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OBIT - From RollingStone: Beatles' producer, Sir George Martin, died at the age of 90, Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
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CULTURE - From BuzzFlash: The consequences of the world's meat addiction.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actor Richard Davalos died at the age of 85 on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He is best known for playing alongside James Dean in "East of Eden."
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COMICS - From Variety: Michael Keaton to headline film adaptation of "American Assassin" graphic novel series.
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LGBT - From Variety: The Wachowski Bros. are now the Wachowski Sisters, as Andy is now a transgender woman named "Lilly." Larry became "Lana" several years ago.
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COMICS - From the NYTimes: President Barack Obama has written the introduction to Fantagraphics Books' final volume of The Complete Peanuts 1999-2000 (Volume 25). The book is due in May.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From RSN: Police terrify residents and raid their home based on scant evidence.
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From OccupyDemocrats: Trump's campaign ordered police to escort police African-American students from a rally at Valdosta State University.
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SPORTS - From CollegeSpun: Spike Lee is directing a documentary about the Missouri football team's threat to boycott unless the university's president resign.
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POLITICS - From RSN: Can black voters disobey the Democratic Party? - Or “A black person voting for a Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.”
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Amanda Seyfried is rejoining Andrew Niccol for his new sci-fi thriller, "Anon," which will also feature Clive Owen. Sefriend was in Niccol's "In Time," with Justin Timberlake.
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MOVIES - From YahooNews: A Vanity Fair photo of actor Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler causes a lot of Black people to show how super-stupid they are.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Geena Davis cast in FOX's pilot based on "The Exorcist," the novel, apparently.
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AWARDS - From Variety: Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2016 Emmy Awards ceremony.
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COMICS - From Deadline: Disney Channel Star Zendaya has landed a major role in Sony/Marvel's "Spider-Man" reboot.
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DISNEY - CBR: See first look at "Duck Tales" reboot.
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OBITS - CBR: Long time comic book artist, Paul Ryan, died at the age of 66 on Sunday, March 6, 2016
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BOX OFFICE - BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/4 to 3/6/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated take of $73.7 million. This is the largest opening weekend for a film from Walt Disney Animation Studios (excluding Pixar, of course).
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SPORTS - From SBNation: The Los Angeles Lakers get historical on the world champion Golden State Warriors.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From RSN: So many Black people in jail that it has warped our sense of reality.
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MOVIES - From TheGuardian: Tom Hiddleston teases that he could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Personally, I wouldn't mind Idras Elba, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is working on a film for Amazon. It reportedly involves an Army unit that fought the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War.
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OBITS - YahooPolitics: Nancy Reagan, the widow of the late President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 94, Sunday, March 6, 2016.
From YahooStyle: Why Nancy liked read.
From YahooNews: Nancy Reagan, a life in photos.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From YahooMusic: Man films his interaction with an aggressive police officer, who has previously killed a Black man.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is off "The Sandman" film project.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: An article about Idris Elba cast in "The Dark Tower" series based on Stephen King's series.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Sony Pictures has stockpiled franchises for 2017.
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STAR WARS - From WeGotThisCovered: Is this footage from a "Rogue One" teaser?
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From TexasTribune: One of the lead conspirators in the death of Sandra Bland, police officer Brian Encinia has been fired. Trump is looking for brown shirts, Brian.
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POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: ...Christianity for millions of white evangelicals in America is simply white supremacy in disguise.
POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Donald Trump summons his inner Jefferson Davis.
POLITICS - From WashPost: See video of Trump supporter sucker-punch a Black protester.
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POLITICS - From RSN: Donald Trump backed out of a debate with Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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POLITICS - From RSN: Elizabeth Warren says "Senate Republicans, do your job."
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COMICS - From Cinelinx: Marvel/Netflix's "Luke Cage" debuts September 30th, 2016.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Harry Styles of the pop group, One Direction, has bee cast in Christopher Nolan's 2017 film, "Dunkirk."
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WEBCOMICS - From CBB: New Johnny Bullet (#64).
From CBB: Johnny Bullet #64 in French.
From CBB: The Slip #28 (formerly known as "Constant").
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Director Atom Egoyan talks about his new film, "Remember," in which two men, played by Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau, seek revenge against Nazis.
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COMICS - From Deadline: Halle Berry in talks to appear in the sequel to "Kingman: The Secret Service."
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Daisy Ridley is apparently being considered for the "Tomb Raider" reboot.
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COMICS - From YahooTV: Spider-Man appears in new "Captain America: Civil War" trailer.
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CRIME - From VICENews: Nancy Reagan, high priestess of the War on Drugs,
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OBIT - From RollingStone: Beatles' producer, Sir George Martin, died at the age of 90, Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
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CULTURE - From BuzzFlash: The consequences of the world's meat addiction.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actor Richard Davalos died at the age of 85 on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He is best known for playing alongside James Dean in "East of Eden."
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COMICS - From Variety: Michael Keaton to headline film adaptation of "American Assassin" graphic novel series.
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LGBT - From Variety: The Wachowski Bros. are now the Wachowski Sisters, as Andy is now a transgender woman named "Lilly." Larry became "Lana" several years ago.
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COMICS - From the NYTimes: President Barack Obama has written the introduction to Fantagraphics Books' final volume of The Complete Peanuts 1999-2000 (Volume 25). The book is due in May.
---------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From RSN: Police terrify residents and raid their home based on scant evidence.
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From OccupyDemocrats: Trump's campaign ordered police to escort police African-American students from a rally at Valdosta State University.
---------------
SPORTS - From CollegeSpun: Spike Lee is directing a documentary about the Missouri football team's threat to boycott unless the university's president resign.
---------------
POLITICS - From RSN: Can black voters disobey the Democratic Party? - Or “A black person voting for a Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.”
---------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: Amanda Seyfried is rejoining Andrew Niccol for his new sci-fi thriller, "Anon," which will also feature Clive Owen. Sefriend was in Niccol's "In Time," with Justin Timberlake.
---------------
MOVIES - From YahooNews: A Vanity Fair photo of actor Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler causes a lot of Black people to show how super-stupid they are.
---------------
TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Geena Davis cast in FOX's pilot based on "The Exorcist," the novel, apparently.
---------------
AWARDS - From Variety: Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2016 Emmy Awards ceremony.
---------------
COMICS - From Deadline: Disney Channel Star Zendaya has landed a major role in Sony/Marvel's "Spider-Man" reboot.
---------------
DISNEY - CBR: See first look at "Duck Tales" reboot.
---------------
OBITS - CBR: Long time comic book artist, Paul Ryan, died at the age of 66 on Sunday, March 6, 2016
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BOX OFFICE - BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/4 to 3/6/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated take of $73.7 million. This is the largest opening weekend for a film from Walt Disney Animation Studios (excluding Pixar, of course).
---------------
SPORTS - From SBNation: The Los Angeles Lakers get historical on the world champion Golden State Warriors.
---------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From RSN: So many Black people in jail that it has warped our sense of reality.
---------------
MOVIES - From TheGuardian: Tom Hiddleston teases that he could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Personally, I wouldn't mind Idras Elba, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill.
---------------
MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is working on a film for Amazon. It reportedly involves an Army unit that fought the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War.
---------------
OBITS - YahooPolitics: Nancy Reagan, the widow of the late President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 94, Sunday, March 6, 2016.
From YahooStyle: Why Nancy liked read.
From YahooNews: Nancy Reagan, a life in photos.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From YahooMusic: Man films his interaction with an aggressive police officer, who has previously killed a Black man.
---------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is off "The Sandman" film project.
---------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: An article about Idris Elba cast in "The Dark Tower" series based on Stephen King's series.
---------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: Sony Pictures has stockpiled franchises for 2017.
---------------
STAR WARS - From WeGotThisCovered: Is this footage from a "Rogue One" teaser?
--------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From TexasTribune: One of the lead conspirators in the death of Sandra Bland, police officer Brian Encinia has been fired. Trump is looking for brown shirts, Brian.
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POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: ...Christianity for millions of white evangelicals in America is simply white supremacy in disguise.
POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Donald Trump summons his inner Jefferson Davis.
Dark Horse Announces "Halo: Tales from Slipspace"
Dark Horse Announces All-New Halo Anthology
Collection of new stories based on the epic Halo universe coming this fall
MILWAUKIE, OR—343 Industries and Dark Horse Comics are set to release a brand-new Halo® graphic novel anthology based on the massive video game franchise later this year.
Halo: Tales from Slipspace will feature all-new stories from some of the comic industry’s best—including Jonathan Wayshak, Eric Nguyen, Alex Irvine, Kody Chamberlain (writer/artist), Dave Crosland, John Jackson Miller, Jonathan Goff, Simon Roy, and Halo: Escalation writer Duffy Boudreau—as well as 343 Industries’ own Franchise Creative Director Frank O’Connor and Franchise Producer Tyler Jeffers. This action-packed anthology is essential reading for all Halo fans.
343 Industries and Dark Horse have also produced two blockbuster comics series with canonical story lines written by writers from the video game franchise (Halo: Initiation and Halo: Escalation) and will rerelease the graphic novel Halo: Fall of Reach in March.
Halo: Tales from Slipspace is in stores October 12, 2016.
The “Halo” Franchise:
Exclusively published by Microsoft Studios and developed by 343 Industries, the Halo franchise is an award-winning collection of properties, over $5 billion in worldwide sales to date, that has transcended video games and grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original “Halo: Combat Evolved” (2001), the critically acclaimed and record-shattering series of games has reinvented how people think about video games and has since built a fanbase of millions worldwide and inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, a live-action digital series, comic books, action figures, apparel and more.
About 343 Industries:
343 Industries is the developer of the blockbuster “Halo” series of video games and, as part of Microsoft Studios, oversees the “Halo” franchise, including games, original programming, novels, comics, licensed collectibles, apparel and more. The studio launched “Halo 5: Guardians” on Oct. 27, 2015 and is currently developing “Halo Wars 2,” while continuing to transform entertainment experiences across the “Halo” universe with groundbreaking projects, including an upcoming Steven Spielberg produced television series.
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