http://conventionfans.today.com For Fans of Anime/Star Trek/Comic/Twilight/Gaming/Fandom Conventions Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have a quick set of convention news blurbs to share before I head out for some much needed vacation time. That's right, Convention Fans will be taking a break for Thanksgiving. You can expect new entries beginning Monday. This edition of Convention News Blurbs include links to stories about Road ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/24/news-blurbs-road-warrior-weekend-invader-zim-convention-and-more/ On Friday, Creation Entertainment officially announced their Stargate SG-1 / Atlantis / Universe Chicago Convention for 2010. It is happening August 27-29 at the Westin O'Hare Hotel. Despite being so far out, they do have two guests already lined up: Michael Shanks and David Hewlett. Michael Shanks played Dr. Daniel ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/23/creation-entertainments-stargate-chicago-convention-2010-launches/ Below is a press release regarding "Can't Stop The Serenity" Worldwide Charity Events. Please see below for details: Joss Whedon fans are reaching their goal to raise $150,000 at the "Can't Stop The Serenity" Worldwide Charity Events Season Finale Charity Auction offers chance to tour Dollhouse costume department and more Since 2006, ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/20/cant-stop-the-serenity-worldwide-charity-events-update/   In my geeky universe, Wil Wheaton is the King of Geekdom, and Felicia Day is its Queen. And I have met neither one of them yet, sadly. (I missed my chance at Dragon*con 2009 to see Felicia, but will hopefully be making it up at Farpoint Con). In case you ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/19/the-king-and-queen-of-geekdom-together-at-phoenix-comicon-2010/ Convention Fans attended Dragon*Con this year, and made a point to catch the epic William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy panel. We also paid to have our photo taken with the duo. It really was, well, EPIC. But while Bill was hamming it up with Nimoy down in Atlanta, there ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/18/drama-still-brewing-over-william-shatner-dragoncon-and-the-star-trek-chicago-film-expo/ On this wonderful Tuesday edition of "News Blurbs," we have news about Star Trek's Jeffrey Combs, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Zenkaikon, more SPJA drama, and more. As always, if you have some convention news, feel free to post a comment with a link! 1. Jeffrey Combs Convention News One of my ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/17/news-blurbs-star-treks-jeffrey-combs-dotcon-2009-c2e2-zenkaikon-and-more/ This post is for you Twilight fans! The final guest list has been announced for The Fantasy Twi-Life Tour stop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is happening December 4-6, 2009 at The Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel. The Hyatt has a special room rate of $109 a night for guests ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/16/twilight-and-new-moon-stars-at-supercons-twi-life-tour-next-month/ Creation Entertainment is embracing the newest series in the Stargate franchine: Stargate Universe. At their upcoming Vancouver Stargate convention, Stargate Universe's Brian Smith (a.k.a. Matthew Scott) will be appearing alongside cast members from Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. The convention is being held April 15-18, 2010 at the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/13/stargate-universe-star-joins-creations-vancouver-stargate-convention-guest-list/ It's been a while since I had a chance to put a news post together (blame Zenkaikon!). There are plenty of convention updates and news to report, including tidbits on the official Xena: Warrior Princess con, Pacific Media Expo, Nekocon, Nerdpow!, Steamcon, and more! 1. Xena Convention Adds Four More Guests Creation ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/12/news-blurbs-xena-con-pacific-media-expo-nekocon-steamcon-and-more/ Note: While this upcoming event is not a convention, one of my regular Convention Fans readers thought it might be of interests to some of you (and I agree). The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian (Washington, D.C.) are hosting a retrospective of Osamu Tezuka, ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/11/a-retrospective-of-osamu-tezuka-god-of-manga-father-of-anime/ If you're involved in the world of conventions, especially on the organization/planning side, then you've no doubt heard the tale of Shane Senter of JumpCon. Just in case you haven't, here's a quick synopsis: On July 15 2008, Senter posted a message to fans that he was canceling the Boston JumpCon. ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/10/shane-senter-of-jumpcon-pleads-guilty-gets-5-years-probation-will-pay-restitution/ This past Saturday, Convention Fans ventured out to King of Prussia, PA to attend Zenkaikon 2009. While we did have fun and got to hang out with some cool people, the convention was experiencing some severe overcrowding issues. I don't think anyone expected that the turnout would be as ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/09/convention-fans-zenkaikon-2009-convention-report/ Please see below for an announcement from Ai-Kon, a Winnipeg, Manitoba convention happening July 16-18, 2010 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre:  Ai-Kon 2010 Announces Mascot Contest! WINNIPEG, MB - November 7, 2009 - Ai-Kon is looking for a new design for Aiko, the Ai-Kon mascot, for use on the convention’s promotional materials ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/08/ai-kon-2010-announces-mascot-contest/ Convention Fans is attending Zenkaikon, which is being held November 7 - 8, 2009 (that's THIS weekend) at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. The convention has attracted so many people that an attendance cap of 1,500 had to be instituted for 2009! If you want be guaranteed admittance, ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/06/zenkaikon-is-this-weekend/ Below is a press release about Can-Am Comics and Anime Expo, a convention located in Niagara Falls (Canada side)! It is being held March 12-14, 2010. See below for details: Comics and Cartoons to Invade Niagara Falls The Can-Am Comics and Anime Expo will be held in Niagara Falls Canada at ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/06/comics-and-cartoons-to-invade-niagara-falls/ Sheldon Dorf, the founder of Comic-Con, died of complications related to diabetes Wednesday. He was 76. Our sympathies and thoughts go out to his family.  (Source) http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/05/sheldon-dorf-founder-of-comic-con-dies-at-76/ The Convention Fans blog has had a brand new member added to the family! I'm thinking of making her the official blog mascot. Meet Codex, our cute as a button kitty that is lovingly named for one of characters from the funniest TV series around: The Guild. http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/05/codex-joins-the-convention-fans-guild-er-family/ The winner of Convention Fans 2nd National Halloween Convention Contest is Caroline in Virginia! Caroline is an artist and crafter who enjoys working with several different mediums. She have a fondness for Halloween things but likes snowmen too. Whimsical, silly and dark art are also a favorite! Congratulations! Stay ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/04/national-halloween-convention-contest-2-winner/ Please see the press release below for Tora-Con 2010, a New York anime convention: ROCHESTER, NY - November 1, 2009 - The RIT Anime Club is excited to announce a charity screening of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, as well as add to Tora-Con 2010's guest line-up: Johnny Yong Bosch ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/04/tora-con-2010-announces-second-round-of-guests/ Although not a convention, I wanted to share this upcoming event for my friends at the DC Anime Club, who have been working in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan. Below is the official press release for the event:  Metropolis to be Screened at ... http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/11/04/metropolis-to-be-screened-at-the-japan-information-and-culture-center/