Distractotron attended the Hoshicon cosplay event in Winston-Salem, NC in June where they shot a bunch of video and were kind enough to share it with us.
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Press Release Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will give Disney’s most loyal fans an up close look at an extensive collection of interactive experiences and merchandise that celebrate Disney, Marvel and Star Wars timeless characters during the bi-annual D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug. 9-11, 2013, Disney fans will have the chance to follow their favorite products from “sketch to shelf” and learn how Disney Consumer Products extends storytelling from character and content extension to product development through featured discussions, art and sculptures and final product displays.
Gen Con LLC has announced its fourth and final Media Guest of Honor, Janina Gavankar, whom many will know from her roles on the popular TV series True Blood, Stargate Atlantis, and Arrow. A self-described geek, Gavankar is an avid video gamer and technophile.
Press Release Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) has announced the celebrity and superstar creator rosters for the 2013 Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-30 at Basketball city (Pier 36) in Manhattan. Comics legend Stan Lee, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” icon Patrick Stewart and five prominent cast members of “The Walking Dead,” including Norman Reedus, Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker, Jon Bernthal and Chandler Riggs, “The Fonz” Henry Winkler and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® top the celebrity list. Mike Deodato Jr., (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wonder Woman”), Carlos Pacheco (“X-Men,” “Green Lantern”), Humberto Ramos (“The Spectacular Spider-Man,” “Impulse”) and Eisner Award Hall…
Animazement took place the past weekend in Raleigh, NC, and by all accounts the turnout was great. While there were some photography stipulations at the show, it didn’t stop Micah Moore from shooting this great video outside the convention center of attendees in their full gear.
Press Release Interactive Q&A sessions featuring celebrities Stan Lee, William Shatner, Henry Winkler, John Barrowman, Manu Bennett and stars of “Charmed” and “Firefly,” a full slate of comics-themed panels, evening parties and movie screenings are some of the highlights of a comprehensive schedule of programming at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Press Release Kathleen Kennedy, the President of Lucasfilm and producer of Star Wars Episode VII, will make her inaugural Star Wars Celebration appearance in Essen this July. Kennedy will make an appearance on the main Celebration stage talking with celebrity host Warwick Davis about her amazing career in the movie industry and her recent move to Lucasfilm.
Press Release Because its primary goal is to promote reading, creativity, and exploration in kids’ lives, KIDS COMIC CON (KCC) has launched an Indiegogo campaign to put more books in the hands of underprivileged children. Called “KCC Bucks 4 Books,” the goal is the help build a literacy treasure chest,” explained KCC creator and founder Alex Simmons, writer for Archie, Scooby-Doo, and Tarzan, among others.
Press Release From April 26th to April 28th, Valiant Entertainment will be joining the festivities at C2E2, Chicago’s premier comics and pop culture convention, and we’re bringing along a ton of special guests and exclusive giveaways to celebrate!
Press Release Anthony Daniels, the actor behind C-3PO, the golden protocol droid that was a central character in all six Star Wars movies, is scheduled to attend Star Wars Celebration Europe July 26-28 in Essen, Germany. Daniels will be attending the weekend fan festival to sign autographs and meet fans in the Celebration Autograph Hall as well as appear on the main Celebration Stage for an interview with Warwick Davis.
Press Release The valley of the sun is welcoming back the very best talents in comics for The Arizona Comic Mini Expo on May 4, 2013. ACME is a one-day event being held in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day at the Samurai Comics location on Country Club and Southern in Mesa.
Press Release The original princess with an attitude, Carrie Fisher, is slated to appear at Celebration Europe this July 26-28 in Essen. Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, Fisher will be greeting fans and signing autographs in the Celebration Autograph Hall organized by Official Pix, and is scheduled to appear on stage for an interview and a question and answer session.
Press Release The Emperor is coming to the biggest Star Wars party in Europe, July 26-28, 2013 in Essen, Germany. Ian McDiarmid, the actor who unforgettably played the evil galactic mastermind and the ultimate villain of the Star Wars Saga, will make a rare convention appearance at Star Wars Celebration Europe, appearing on-stage and signing autographs.
Mattel had many products on display this weekend at Toy Fair and one new line that is sure to cause some buzz are the new Watchmen figures.