Why a Comic Convention?

Because of our love of comics! The straight forwardness of the illustrated medium, the way it is approachable to almost anyone. The many different styles and techniques there are to this art form, and the fact that it takes the reader experience to a whole new level, be it fantasy or even non-fiction.

Most importantly, in order to achieve a lot many of our goals of promoting comic books and graphic art. We have dedicated PR & Media Teams for the event. They will be putting together a tremendous effort for the widest possible coverage in all mediums for this event. This will also help participating brands, publishers, artists and writers to be showcased nationally and internationally.

We are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the comic and graphic art medium. As well as supporting artists, illustrators and writers in the medium.

The Indian Comic Con is an initiative of Twenty Onwards Media. We are a startup media house involved in Print, Music and Television. We are alternative and niche, with a focus on content and content based solutions for the entertainment of the younger demographic in India.

Some of our previous initiatives include RANDOM, India's longest running humor digest and The Golden Kela Awards, celebrating the worst in Indian cinema.

Note: There are many "Comic Cons" held around the world and we are NOT affiliated to any of them.  Please refer to this Link to understand the common usage of the term "Comic Con".

Both the process of selling comics and graphic novels and how they’re created are being fundamentally transformed.

To navigate this transformation, ICv2 is bringing together the best minds in the industry to discuss the lessons learned so far, where the business is going, and how to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities presented by digital distribution.

Time and Place

The ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference will take place at the Javits Center on the eve of New York Comic Con, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, October 7th.  Following the afternoon sessions, at 5 p.m., Conference Sponsor Transcontinental Printing will host a cocktail party for attendees.

Who Should AttendPublishers, traditional and digital Creators Agents Retailers Librarians and educators

VanArts presents a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development with instructors Story Artist Matthew Luhn and Animator Andrew Gordon, both from Pixar Animation Studios.

This exceptional 2-day event takes place on September 24/25th, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada offering participants a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from the industry's top talent. This class has toured the world, with this being one of only two North American stops in 2010.

Tuition is $499 CDN for both days. A limited number of seats are available, and can be purchased online now at:

http://www.vanarts.com/pixar-vancouver

Marvel artist Gary Erskine (DC and Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Virgin Comics and Titan Books) and Alan Batson (Official Disney artist, Pixar, Hanna Barbera, Warner Bros, BBC) will be teaching master classes in how to draw the successful characters from the movies and comics.

Plus, exhibits and workshops from Titan magazines, BBC Worldwide (Top Gear, Top of the Pops), Hollywood make-overs, celebrity photography and much, more more.

 

Name of event: Havering 2 Hollywood

Address: Bower Park School, Havering Road, Romford, Essex RM1 4Y

Nearest tube  Romford Station via Liverpool Street Rail 

Phone number: 0844 77 1000

Web address: http://www.bowerpark.havering.sch.uk/h2h.htm

Date(s) 4th & 5th September

Time(s) 10am – 6pm

Prices  £8 each 

Kids under 5 go free Car Park £2

Plus:
•        See Famous movie cars on display!
•        Large Model Aircraft – Flying Air-show Display 
•        Royal Air Force Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Museum Display 
•        Live Music & Tasty Food!

Interview with the artists are available. Images available on request.

Please contact: Suzanne at Stunning PR, suzanne@stunningpr.com, 07957 371840

 

CG Brains Cartoon Character Design Competition

Between August 25th to September 25th

Theme: Cartoon Character Design ( We will use the design for future competitions in the site Modelling, Rigging, Animation with Artist`s Credits )

 

 

Prizes

Winner Will be Awarded Digital Tutors 1 Month Ulimited Access Basic $45 / month Unlimited Access
Project Files Included For more details visit : www.digitaltutors.com Winner Will be Awarded 3D Connexion 3D Mouse Space Navigator 3D Mouse 3Dconnexion patented six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) technology For more details visit : www.3dconnexion.com

For More Details Visit : www.cgbrains.com

Comic-Con International is the largest gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans in the nation. Featuring celebrity guests, seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. Comic-Con is the place for fans of all things pop culture. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org.

FLORIDA SUPERCON: South Florida's Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Convention returns June 18-20, 2010 to the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center in Miami, FL.

Florida Supercon is a 3 day festival dedicated to Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy and Sci-Fi featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A's, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! 2010 is the 5th annual Florida Supercon.

 

The Florida Supercon Film Festival is a festival dedicated to films that would be appreciated by our diverse genre audience. We are looking for Animation, Horror, Horror Comedy, Documentary (about genre subjects), Comedies with a genre twist, Fantasy, Magic Realism, Science Fiction and Spoof. American films will be screened side by side with international entries the weekend of June 18-20, 2010 in Miami, FL. at Florida Supercon: South Florida's festival of Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi and Video Games.

Films will be judged in the following specific categories:
1)  Feature Films (over 50 minutes)
2)  Short Films (under 50 minutes)
3) Internet / Web Based Short (Short Made for Internet distribution and exhibition)
4) Documentary Film (Full Length or Short Format Documentary Film)
5)  Student Competition (Films made by students who are either enrolled in a school, or were enrolled during the films’ production.)
 This section will be broken into the following categories
(a)  High School: Films directed by students attending high school, generally stretching from ages 15-18
(b) Undergraduate: Films directed by students enrolled in a college level program
Graduate students may enter in the regular Feature Film or Short Film categories

 

Pixar Artists Masterclass coming to Toronto!

VanArts is presenting a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development, with instructors Andrew Gordon and Matthew Luhn, both from Pixar Animation Studios.

The 2-day event takes place in Toronto, Canada this summer on June 18/19th.

MORE INFO:
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-toronto

Thanks & see you there!

 

FAME LA and Animation Ink announce the Los Angeles Rock'n Comic-Con 2010 at the Pasadena Convention Center which supports the Arts, in Animation, Music & the Film Industries and their creative talents.

Animation Ink, in cooperation with Vanguard Productions and Desert Wind Comics, announces featured Guest of Honor, legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan "The Man" Lee. Stan is the creator and/or co-creator of many of the greatest comic book characters ever including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and many more.

Stan will launch our new convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, VIP Gold Room Meet and Greet, walk through, autograph signings, photos, and much more are scheduled for a total of eight hours on Friday and Saturday.  Stan Lee, Jim Steranko and moderator J. David Spurlock, Vanguard Press, will host a special guest panel for the 70th Anniversary of Captain America and Marvel Comics.

An ever-growing list of talents from the worlds of animation, film, comics, and music will be in attendence. Such favorites as J. Scott Campbell, Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernie Wrightson, Dean Yeagle, Jim Smith co-creator of Ren & Stimpy theme song will be performed live.

The world's leading late night talk show host and UFO expert George Noory from Coast to Coast radio,  Rodd Roddenberry and Marc and Elaine Zicree for Sci-Fi panels.  Animation panels, Musicians panel, Voice-Over Artists, Writers, FX and many more.

International television personality Sabrina A. Parisi, best selling author, columnist, fashion model will sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet and photo ops.

Fans can listen to DJ Shy, the first and only female mixer at the No. 1 top 40 radio station in America, 102.7 KIIS-FM. will spin albums, sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet.

The Main Exhibit and Artists Exhibit Hall will be filled with comics, art, books, merchandise, collectibles, artists and celebrities for autograph signings, photo ops, event exclusive Variant Comic Book, etc.

Industry Professionals will have lectures, panel discussions, demos by Animators, film screenings, portfolio reviews by Disney and others.

Horror Movie Panels, some moderated by Don Glut will include many special guests such as William Stout, "The Alien" Bill Blair, horror band Williow Wisp will make a special appearance and perform. Top Special FX Artists will display their Monsters original FX Props and Reproductions, and Famous Monsters of Filmland will also be exhibitors.

A Special Femme Fatales panel and celeb autograph signings, Cosmic Play Girls in Superheroine costumes and Star Wars re-enactment Saber Guild members will be judges int our Masquerade Costume Contest.

Our Entertainment Pavilion will feature Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members from the Black Pearl, FX artists and merchandise, swords, amor, costumes, The Hollywood Film & Acting Academy and One-on-One Music Mentoring Sessions with Rock Stars.

Live music all day long from LA local bands in the Plaza Stage Area, while enjoying the Memorial Day BBQ with tri-tip steak and shaved ice.

CHS Otaku Fest is a one day anime convention held at Centennial High School (4300 Centennial Lane) in Ellicott City, Maryland. Its designed to be a gathering ,celebration and promotion (for fans, by fans) of all thing related to Japanese animation, manga, and East Asian culture. The event will go from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2010. Activities will include a dealer's room, discussion panels, anime screenings, artist's alley, video game tournament, an AMV contest, a masquerade and much more. For more information visit chs-otakufest.com.