By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con, one of the biggest (and wettest) pop culture events in the United States, celebrated its 21st birthday this year, and they celebrated the milestone in style. They expanded the main show by moving a big part of the con into its own building and had an impressive roster of incredible guests […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Our time has come to an end at Emerald City Comic Con 2024, but there is still one more day left tomorrow (Sunday). Saturday is always the busiest day at every con and today was no exception. Saturday is also the best day to check out amazing cosplay and cool franchise meetups. There was a […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was another action packed day at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 as the con entered its second day. The attendees and guests didn’t let the rain stop them as they celebrated the best nerdom has to offer. The cosplay was on point as always and the panels were incredible as always. One of the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con kicked off with a bang this year at the Seattle Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the event takes place at the new and spacious Summit Building, just blocks away from the old convention center. This year, they are also utilizing the old building for celebrity autographs, photo-ops […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz, are set for an eventful Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) in Seattle, WA (Feb. 29 – Mar.3)! From exclusive signings to engaging panels, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience at Booth #20707 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES Mad Cave Studios Booth Signings Friday, March 1: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Joe Corallo, […]
By Staff Reports From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO Portland presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, January 12-14 at Oregon Convention Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor (Anaheim)– DesignerCon, the beloved arts, design, and collectibles extravaganza, has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, it has introduced me to countless innovative companies and talented artists. That’s why I was excited as I embarked on my journey to the 2023 DesignerCon in Anaheim, knowing that the convention would find […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith The Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC) made a grand return to the LA Convention Center this year, marking Pastrami Nation’s comeback after a four-year break. The question on everyone’s mind was: what would this year’s premier comic convention in the City of Angels offer? The answer: […]
By Staff Reports Today, art, design, and collectibles mega-show DesignerCon (DCON) announced it will return for its 18th annual convention, spanning December 15-17, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. DesignerCon celebrates all things collectible toys, customs, and designer apparel, featuring the latest in urban, underground, and pop art design. The 2023 convention will welcome 600 vendors and […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, anime, cosplay and pop culture, is excited to announce its full lineup of panels and entertainment for its December 1-3 show. After breaking new ground in 2022 with a record-shattering 126,000 total fans in attendance, event organizers are leveling up the Con experience yet again by doubling […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Rose City Comic Con took the Oregon Convention Center by storm this weekend, and it was one of the most interesting and exciting years yet. It was packed with celebrity guests, including actors, voice-over artists, writers, animators, and every other type of artist you could think of. Even though it had the same amount of activities […]
(credit: LeftField Media) By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, is proud to announce three days of packed programming complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 22-24. More than 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong creative community in Portland, while bringing together […]
By Staff Reports Leftfield Media is proud to announce that veteran actress Zoe Saldana will be attending this year’s 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, in partnership with ACE Universe, and will be making appearances on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Saldana is the star of multiple, record-setting sci-fi blockbusters and multi-billion dollar fantasy franchises. She also holds […]
By Staff Reports The 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, Portland’s premier pop-culture event, will unite over 50,000 fans of comic books, art, tabletop and video gaming, television and film, show-stopping cosplay, and more at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24, 2023. Presented by LeftField Media, the iconic three-day convention will give fans of […]
By Staff Reports Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., is partnering with comics icon Todd McFarlane to host a first-of-its-kind livestream shopping event where actual pieces of Todd McFarlane’s San Diego Comic-Con booth will be offered for auction. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023 (SDCC), Todd debuted his Whatnot channel live on Friday, giving away signed […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Photos by Jason T. Smith, Rebecca Smith and Sara Zitney In March, WonderCon 2023 returned to Anaheim, CA, and as a longtime attendee, I was thrilled to share the experience with my family. Unfortunately, the convention fell short of its promise of wonder and delight. While there were some positives, such as engaging with fantastic booths […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a new building, incredible guests, and the same nerdy vibe! The worst part about attending Emerald City Comic Con is the drive home. We only live a few hours from Seattle, but the drive down to Portland is always a bummer. It’s like coming […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Saturday was amazing at the Emerald City Comic Con! Check out some of the fantastic cosplay, booths and more I came across! Look for more soon from Pastrami Nation!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out some of the awesome booths, cosplay and more from Friday at the Emerald City Comic Con!
By Staff Reports Emerald City Comic Con is returning to the Seattle Convention Center on March 2-5, 2023 to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. ECCC today unveiled the 2023 programming slate full of can’t-miss content for every type of pop culture fan along with this year’s vibrant new key art […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, and pop culture, is back and better than ever! Last year, after returning in full force and in-person for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, L.A. Comic Con’s 2021 show was deemed one of the best cons of the year. Nearly 95,000 fans, […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, has announced that William Shatner, the legendary Star Trek actor who played James T. Kirk in The Original Series, will be its headline guest on Sunday, December 4, 2022. William Shatner will partake in a main stage panel, sign autographs for fans, and participate in photos […]
By Staff Reports With just over a month until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo presented by Visa in Anaheim, California, kicking off September 9, Marvel is unveiling a can’t-miss lineup of panels, stage events, guest appearances, exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and more! Fans will be able to explore the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor to experience an awesome costume […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con (“LACC”), Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, has announced that L.A. Comic Con 2022 is set for December 2 – 4 2022, with early bird tickets going on sale at noon pacific on Thursday, August 4th. Additionally, L.A. Comic has revealed its first headliners for LACC 2022 including […]
By Staff Reports Mad Event Management is thrilled to announce the return of Long Beach Comic Con, coming back on September 3rd and 4th 2022 after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Long Beach CA’s celebration of the best in comics and pop culture returns this year with an exciting slate of guests, including Heavy Metal Entertainment CEO […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon has amassed a hugely impressive following over its 17 years of existence. From an office and a few desks to filling convention centers and lines around the building, the show has grown exponentially since its conception, unifying a community of collectors and enthusiasts. Now, in 2022, DesignerCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing all […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, is LA’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi and pop culture, celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming fans, celebrities, artists, vendors, sponsors, cosplayers, comedians, and creators to a lively and festive three-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Convention-goers enjoyed comics, panel discussions, autograph signings, photo ops, dance performances, a live cosplay […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor For the first time since March of 2020, The Washington Convention center opened its doors for the annual Emerald City Comic Con. We all know the situation over the past couple of years, so we won’t dwell on that, but this was a big deal for fans and families looking to escape the real world […]
By Staff Reports Next year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing back fan-favorite, in-person events and will continue some of the popular virtual experiences Disney fans have enjoyed over the past two years. D23 EXPO 2022: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns September 9th through the 11th. Fans will see the latest from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel including […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi and pop culture, signals a return to full-scale in-person events, leading the way as the first Southern California convention of its kind to bring fans back since October 2019. Full compliance with all Los Angeles Department of Public Health CV-19 guidelines for mega events will be strictly […]