The 2013 convention season kicks off with Cosplay Chicago collaborating and directly supporting ReedPOP’s C2E2 brand, during Chicago’s Grant Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and C2E2 “Galaxy Hero” Beer Launch Event. We are also proud to collaborate with ReedPOP for Fridays official C2E2 After Party. Cosplay Chicago presents… A C2E2 After Hours event: Skeletor’s Evil Plan! With Master of Ceremonies and Overlord of Evil, Skeletor Performances by The StarShip; VIKING JESUS; fire handling by Dollface; Glitter Guild Burlesque featuring Hazel Hellbender, Red Rum, and Bazuka Joe Plus Fantastic Mammals, and a birthday salute to Kitty Zombie 17+ show $10 advance +
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Roddenberry Entertainment Joins Wikia to Launch Ultimate “Star Trek” Fan Portal
“Star Trek” Fans Unite: Roddenberry Entertainment Joins Wikia to Launch Ultimate “Star Trek” Fan Portal Fans to Receive Unprecedented Access to Never Before Seen Materials From Roddenberry Archives San Francisco – April 25, 2013 –Wikia.com, the world’s leading collaborative media company and home to many of the Web’s largest social communities, in partnership with Roddenberry Entertainment, today announced the launch of the ultimate, online “Star Trek” community portal. Trek Initiative (www.trekinitiative.wikia.com) will offer a gateway for the millions of “Star Trek” fans to gather, collaborate and communicate around everything Trek, as well as secure exclusive content and share local community happenings with one another. To celebrate
Continue readingThe Hunger Games Costume Tour Comes to C2E2 2013
THE HUNGER GAMES COSTUMES EXHIBIT TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO! Blacksparrow Auctions’ Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour arrives at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend from April 26-28 at McCormick Place. The Exhibit will be at Booth #1209 and will feature original screen-worn costumes of Katniss, Peeta, Effie, Haymitch, Cinna, President Snow, Rue and many more. A special “Reaping” scene will be on full display to greet fans and attendees. As a C2E2 exclusive, Blacksparrow will unveil the “Fire Chariot” costume worn by Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence. The Hunger Games Costumes Exhibit Tour was previously seen in Seattle at
Continue readingC2E2 2013: The 501st Legion and The Rebel Legion at C2E2!
The 501st Legion’s Midwest Garrison and the Rebel Legion’s Nar Shaddaa Base will once again be providing C2E2 attendees with the best in Star Wars costuming. Visit them at booths #1540 and #1532 for information about the organizations and to get some great photo ops with costumed members. In addition to their booths, The Midwest Garrison and Nar Shaddaa Base have a lineup of activities planned for the weekend: Friday from 7:00-8:00pm: “Costuming in the Star Wars Galaxy” panel in Room #W475b. This panel will be presented jointly by the Midwest Garrison and Nar Shaddaa Base. Saturday from 10:00-5:00: Droid
Continue readingDark Horse Comics Announces C2E2 2013 Schedule!
DARK HORSE COMICS ANNOUNCES C2E2 2013 SCHEDULE! APRIL 19, MILWAUKIE, OR— Dark Horse Comics is headed to Chicago’s fastest growing pop culture event – Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo! Join us for signings at booth #801! Free comics and/or prints with each signing while supplies last. Please note that lines may be capped or tickets issued for any signing as needed. Inquire about your favorite signings as early as possible. Some restrictions apply. All events are subject to change. Comics, books, and collectibles will be available for purchase from Dark Horse or your favorite retailer.
Continue readingPress Release: Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction at C2E2 April 28, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VINTAGE TOYS & POP CULTURE AUCTION APRIL 28 Iconic Toys, Comics and Original Artwork Los Angeles, April 9, 2013 Blacksparrow Auctions is pleased to announce the Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction, to be held at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 28, 2013 11am CT. The live auction features over 250 artifacts from popular culture as depicted in television, film, comics and children’s literature. A select variety of toys, comics and artwork from the auction catalog will be on display at C2E2. The featured items in the sale include the original 1978 Carbalon
Continue readingMind Wave Comics Coming to C2E2!
Chicago, Illinois – MIND WAVE COMICS is excited to announce it will exhibiting at C2E2 in the windy city, taking place April 26th-28th, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago! “Con season 2013 is off to an awesome start and MIND WAVE is pumped to be returning to the windy city to be a part of C2E2 again!” exclaimed MIND WAVE COMICS Co-founder Dave Wheeler. Come by our tables and meet our creators, some of the latest and greatest talent in the field today.
Continue readingC2E2 2012: Costume/Cosplay Roundup
As in past years, the costumers came out in full force for C2E2 in 2012. The creations of these talented and creative fans are one of the highlights of the convention floor. The convention is simply too large to see every costume, so I’m sure our team missed out on seeing many fantastic costumes throughout the weekend. We did our best to photograph as many as we could to share with our readers.
Continue readingC2E2 2012: Transcript of our live tweets from the Josh Gates – Destination Truth panel
In case you missed it (or in case you don’t use Twitter), here is the transcript of our live tweets from Josh Gates’s Saturday evening panel at C2E2. Josh, the host of Destination Truth on SyFy, took some questions from Twitter and the audience. In the days prior to C2E2, Josh had promised that a big announcement would be made during this panel. Follow the link and read the transcript of ASM’s tweets for the full scoop:
Continue readingC2E2 2012 Day 1 – The Displays
On the show floor were multiple displays from Marvel, DC Comics, Diamond Select Toys, The CS Moore Studio and The Captain America Auction. We’ll be getting more pictures over the weekend, but for right now, check out the galleries below: CS Moore Studio DC Comics and Collectibles Diamond Select Toys Marvel The Captain America Auction The props from Captain America and Thor were AWESOME! I wish I had unlimited funds so I could bring some home. More pictures tomorrow! All our C2E2 Galleries can be found here!
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