 Archive for the 'Conventions' CategoryReminder: FiestaCon starts today in TempeJuly 2nd, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
Guests include sci-fi author Alan Dean Foster; fantasy artist Todd Lockwood; genre-bending novelist (and former Disney comic book writer) Diana Gabaldon; and Aprilynne Pike, author of the New York Times bestselling novel for young adults, “Wings.” For more details, read my earlier post. Have fun! Syfy goes to Comic-ConJune 30th, 2009, 11:12 pm by Jayson PetersHot off the NBC Univeral Media Village press site, here’s Sci Fi Channel’s schedule of events for Comic-Con International, July 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center: SCI FI FEATURES FAN FAVORITE SERIES AND STARS AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2009 New York, NY – June 30, 2009 – In keeping with its longstanding tradition of hosting some of Comic-Con’s most popular, crowd-pleasing events over the years, SCI FI Channel will once again feature some of its biggest hits – as well as its highly-anticipated new series – at this year’s Comic-Con International, held July 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center. Fans will have the opportunity to see their favorite SCI FI stars and get the answers to all their burning questions at each of the Channel’s star-studded panels, including Warehouse 13, Eureka, Sanctuary, Stargate Universe, and Caprica/Battlestar Galactica: The Plan. In addition, SCI FI will take over a restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel, re-branding it as Eureka’s “Cafe Diem” for the duration of the convention. The fictional local hot spot heavily featured in the popular dramedy, Cafe Diem will be the hub of all SCI FI activities during the week. Reforge the Fellowship for Gen Con Indy 2009June 19th, 2009, 12:37 am by Jayson Peters
Itching to get back together with the rogues who helped you conquer the Tomb of Horrors or Castle Ravenloft back in the day? Wizards of the Coast is holding another contest for D&D fans, this time to reunite a group of adventurers that has been separated over the years. Up to six friends can win a free trip in August to the biggest gaming convention of them all, Gen Con in Indianapolis. Read the rest of this entry » Guess ‘Who’s’ coming to Comic-Con?June 17th, 2009, 10:49 am by Jayson PetersVia Outpost Gallifrey:
See also: Is ‘Dragonlance’ poised for an epic RPG comeback?June 15th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
Wizards of the Coast is holding an essay contest to find the “ultimate Dragonlance fan,” who will win a full ride to Gen Con this August in Indianapolis plus an autographed copy of the forthcoming Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman novel Dragons of the Hourglass Mage — and the promotion may be a big clue to the next campaign setting for its Dungeons & Dragons game. Speculation has swelled online recently about which classic D&D property would be turned into the next campaign setting for the latest edition of the pen-and-paper roleplaying game. An announcement of the shared world for 2010 is almost certain to come at Gen Con. Will it be Krynn, world of magical moons, accursed Death Knights, mischievous Kender and legendary Dragonlances? Devastation coming to Phoenix Convention CenterJune 9th, 2009, 3:48 pm by Jayson PetersFor reals. Devastation is the name of a gaming event, tournament and expo descending on the Phoenix Convention Center June 19-21. This is actually the event’s fifth year. It’s affiliated with the Big Boys & Their Toys expo, so you know it will be massive. What a lineup for Fathers Day weekend! Read the rest of this entry » Sci-fi/fantasy convention lands in Tempe for July 4 weekendJune 9th, 2009, 2:31 pm by Jayson Peters
Foster, who lives in Prescott, is a prolific writer whose credits include many original stories in addition to novelizations of films such as the first three Alien movies, Clash of the Titans, The Chronicles of Riddick, Transformers and this year’s Star Trek and Terminator Salvation. Lockwood worked as staff artist at Wizards of the Coast, where he illustrated cards for Magic: The Gathering and redefined the look of Dungeons & Dragons for the release of the game’s 3rd Edition in 2000. He lives in Washington state. Read the rest of this entry » Time’s up for ‘Doctor Who’ fan Web siteJune 3rd, 2009, 7:32 pm by Jayson PetersOutpost Gallifrey and the Doctor Who Forum, the most popular Doctor Who fan Web site on the Internet, will be closing for good July 31, the site announced in its forums and news page on Tuesday. Not even the robust news page, the only part of the site to be maintained regularly of late, will continue. The only part of the site that will remain operational is the official page of its annual Gallifrey One conventions, which will go on. The next event, Gallifrey One: Blackjack 21, will be in Los Angeles in February 2010. Read the rest of this entry » Last chance to buy BlizzCon ticketsMay 29th, 2009, 9:17 am by Jayson PetersFrom our sister site The Orange County Register’s Blizzard Blog:
Be sure to get to the Blizzard Store before the tickets go on sale (or just refresh this link, provided on Blizzard’s front page) and hope for the best. Good luck to everyone trying to get in! Buzz building for BlizzConMay 27th, 2009, 10:24 am by Jayson PetersIt looks like the Blizzard press machine is starting to rev up ahead of BlizzCon. They’ve got Bestiary updates for the long-awaited Diablo III and details on “Echoes of War,” a symphonic soundtrack featuring music from StarCraft II, Diablo III and World of Warcraft due this spring. Meanwhile, if you’re hoping to go to Anaheim for BlizzCon in August, I hope you already have your tickets — they sold out a half-hour after going on sale earlier this month. But it’s not like there’s a lack of things to do in Anaheim… UPDATED: I should have mentioned that a new batch of tickets will go on sale this Saturday, May 30. Thanks, Twitter followers! See also: ‘Pokémon’ match: Gotta catch ‘em all!May 20th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson PetersThe Phoenix Convention Center is about to get overrun by strange little creatures you won’t find in any Pokédex.
10 long years in the shadow of ‘The Phantom Menace’May 19th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
The trailers looked so good, didn’t they? Ten years ago today, the Prequel Era officially began as Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace arrived. Unprecedented levels of hype and anticipation quickly dissipated into disappointment and even disillusionment as the great Darth Vader was revealed to be a dirty little brat from the wrong side of the tracks with mommy issues who said “Yippee!” Read the rest of this entry »
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FiestaCon, a gathering of sci-fi and fantasy fans, starts today at the Tempe Mission Palms and runs through the weekend.
Just announced: Special guests at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con include new Doctor Who series creator Russell T. Davies and the show’s lead actor, David Tennant (pictured). They will join former executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn on a special panel on Saturday, 26 July, 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
BlizzCon tickets will be on sale again Saturday at 10 a.m. Last time, tickets went fast — too fast for anyone who wasn’t in the queue when it started, in fact.
Saturday, May 23, will see video gamers from across the country — including the Valley — gathering to vie for a slot in the Pokémon Video Game National Championships June 27-28 in St. Louis, with the goal of earning a trip and invitation to compete in the world championships Aug. 14-15 in San Diego. Two world champions will win a trip for four to either Tokyo, New York, or Hawaii. 
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