On Sunday, April 28, Blacksparrow Auctions is holding a large collectible, toy, and comic auction at C2E2. You can read the press release here. They had some of the auction items on display, and you can see the pictures here. You can find all our C2E2 2013 pictures in our Main Gallery!
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C2E2 2013 Coverage
Our C2E2 2013 coverage is live! Click here to see all posts related to C2E2 2013: http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/tag/c2e2-2013/ Go here for all our pictures: http://www.asmzine.com/gallery/conventions/C2E2-2013/index.html
Continue readingC2E2 2013 Coverage – Friday Costumes
The costumes at C2E2 didn’t seem to be out in full force on Friday. The crowd seemed smaller than last year on Friday, and the people that were there seemed more intent on buying things or attending panels. Still, there were some that dressed up, and here are some of the picture. You can find more at http://www.asmzine.com/gallery/conventions/C2E2-2013/costumes/index.html You can find all our C2E2 2013 pictures in our Main Gallery!
Continue readingArchaia Exhibiting at C2E2 Booth 1019 This Weekend!
ARCHAIA EXHIBITING AT C2E2 THIS WEEKEND! New Titles! A panel on 3D comics! And, contests to win great Archaia Books at our booth through Twitter, Instagram, FourSquare, and more! CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2013) – Award-winning graphic novel publisher Archaia Entertainment is excited to announce it will exhibit at booth #1019 at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) for a fourth straight year since the event’s inception! C2E2 is the Midwest’s biggest celebration of comics and pop culture, taking place during the weekend of April 26-28, 2013 in the West Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Archaia’s corporate
Continue readingChicago Premiere of “Captain Cornelius’ Cartoon Lagoon at C2E2
RE-CAPTURE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS THIS WEEKEND AT THE CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO WITH CHICAGO PREMIERE OF “CAPTAIN CORNELIUS’ CARTOON LAGOON” Created by animation veterans from Nickelodeon, Disney, MTV Animation, WB Animation and The Jim Henson Company http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9GL646XfWo&feature=plcp “It’s like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for the kiddie set- more so for adult-sized kids- with this fun and hilarious show that makes fun of oldies but goodies, from Casper the Friendly Ghost to Popeye, Woody Woodpecker, Superman, Gumby and more.” Entertainment Tonight (online) CHICAGO,IL– (April 25, 2013) Cartoon Lagoon Studios announce the premiere Chicago screening of their Award-winning TV show,
Continue readingCosplay Chicago Plans to Party at C2E2
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 +
Continue readingRoddenberry 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 readingFan Communities at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Fan-Demonium! ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Firefly/Serenity,’ Cosplay Groups At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 ‘Ghostbusters,’ LEGO Enthusiasts Also Add To The Festivites At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2013 – Wizard World shows are all about the fan experience. Attendees needn’t be shocked if they run into scores of Wookiees, Captain Kirks, Kaylee Fryes or any other costumed characters, as enthusiasts of Star Wars, “Star Trek,” “Firefly”/Serenity and other cosplay groups are among the more than a dozen fan communities that will be roaming the floor at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con,
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
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