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Please see the below press release concerning CAN AM Comics and Anime Expo:

RAS Management (Div. of The Pinehurst Management Group Ltd.) has Announced that the CAN AM Comics and Anime Expo, scheduled for March 12-14, 2010 at the Skylon Tower Niagara Falls, Ontario has been postponed for approximately six months.

Lack of exhibitors willing to commit to the event in a timely fashion was cited as the main reason for the action.  ” Without knowing that we have an exhibitor base in place, it is not possible to do a proper job of  marketing and promoting the event.  We need to commit to media plans for things like television and radio as well as other venues to ensure that the show would be successful for the participants.  There was a good deal of interest in the event, in fact the shows website has had over 110,000 hits already.  The response from University Anime clubs to the Forum Contest was non existent.” said show organizer Bob Sinclair, “but once we opened it up to individual presenters interest in the $1,000 first prize began to build.”

“Our change of topics from anime to comics and anime resulted in us having A nearly conflicting date with not just one Anime show but a very prestigious comic book event as well made the organization harder not just for the the organizers, but for all the exhibitors as well. We will find a new date that is more suitable and try and have our sales kits out in the street within the next two or three weeks,” promises Sinclair.

Whether it’s about fantasy cons, gaming cons, or yes… even Twilight cons, Convention Fans is your source for convention news and reports! In this edition, we have some tidbits about the the National Association of Realtors convention, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, MegaCon, and more. As always, if you have convention news you’d like to see posted, send an e-mail to dreadpiraterose [at] gmail [dot] com.

1. C2E2 and NYCC Staff On Holiday Store Tour

Convention Scene reports that organizers of the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and New York Comic Con (NYCC) are making a tour of Chicago and New York comic book stores to “spread holiday cheer”. They will be meeting with fans and giving away presents throughout the month.

2. Some minor Florida convention news…

Green Mustard/Wasabi Anime reports that websites for the 2010 Anime Festival Orlando and MetroCon are now up. Also, MegaCon has made some announcements regarding guests. You can read the full post over at Green Mustard/Wasabi Anime.

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Please see the below press release concerning a recent announcement by the The National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House and Hearse Convention and Canadian Haunters Convention :

[Valley Forge, PA] The National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House and Hearse Convention (N.H4.C) and Canadian Haunters Convention (CHC) made an historic announcement today regarding a partnership forged between the two groups that they say will change the landscape of the haunting scene in North America in 2010 and beyond.

“In order to remain competitive, innovative, and cutting edge, Haunters Conventions can no longer be considered regional in an ever changing business landscape” stated Rob Kocher of the N.H4.C. “We have to consider economies of scale, as well as realize that the big boys in the supplier trades have already adapted their businesses to be International in scope”.

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Creation Entertainment has made an announcement concerning their Farscape 2010 convention, please see below:

Thanks to all our fellow FARSCAPE fans for making the 2009 Convention a tremendous weekend of fun! We’re happy to announce that The Official FARSCAPE Convention 2010: The 4th Final Frellin’ Farewell Celebration is scheduled for November 5-7, 2010 in Los Angeles and the convention website is now open! Our favorite BEN BROWDER has tentatively agreed to headline and he is AWESOME!

Check out some cool pics from the 2009 event, and also note that top of the line GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGES are now available!

And some great news: The 2010 Convention will take place at the same time/same location as TWO other Creation events: The Official STARGATE Convention and Creation’s Salute to FIREFLY, BUFFY & ANGEL, & DOLLHOUSE. Three times the guests, three times the fans, three times the entertainment!
Gold Weekend Patrons from Farscape can go for FREE (space permitting in General Admission section) to see the other two conventions and this worked out wonderfully in 2009 (where we also had the Stargate event simultaneously).

THANKS,

Your friends at Creation Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES, CA
November 5-7, 2010
Marriott Los Angeles Airport
5855 West Century Blvd.

Creation Entertainment
217 S. Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205

Last year I wrote an article called the Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Geeks and Convention Junkies. Below is an updated version for the 2009 season. The number of shopping days (especially for internet shoppers) are quickly winding down, so you better start thinking about finishing up! I hope this guide will be helpful, as I’ve tried to provide a mixture of DIY gifts, internet available options, and physical store options.

1. A Netbook

I know, I know, I’m starting off the list with a pretty big ticket item. However, I cannot stress enough how great a netbook can be for someone who attends fandom conventions, especially if they are a panelist or press. Being able to have the internet, a convenient way to take notes, and a place to dump a memory card full of photos is worth the cost. I don’t know how I ever attended cons without one. You can find decently priced refurbished models at NewEgg and TigerDirect. If you want to buy one from a physical store, Wal-Mart and BestBuy have some good prices too. If you’re looking to be extra generous, spring for the Windows 7 and/or 6-cell battery models.

2. Tickets to a Great Show

Some celebrities that attend conventions also do shows throughout the year. Maybe they do stand up comedy, theater, or perform with a band? Consider picking up tickets to such an event. Sometimes you can actually get more up close and personal at something like that, than at a convention. My personal recommendation for those in the Philly area is the Cinematic Titanic 3-Movie New Year’s Eve Marathon - that’s where we’ll be this year!

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