Spark FX 09
Spark FX - A First-Class Learning Event
The Tiny Spaceship Lands in Seattle Saturday
Astounding Tales of Science Fiction!: Fourth Annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
Monday, February 16, 2009
Litfest & Radco
Reports from this past week and weekends events of Litfest & Radcon.
Sci-fi fans rejoice: Radcon beams up Feb. 13-15
LitFest 2009 to feature earthly and celestial stars
Lecture kicks off LitFest in a galaxy far, far away ...
Sci-Fi Gaming Convention Comes to Tri-Cities
For the Love of A Con
Geeks Unite at Radcon
Sci-fi fans rejoice: Radcon beams up Feb. 13-15
LitFest 2009 to feature earthly and celestial stars
Lecture kicks off LitFest in a galaxy far, far away ...
Sci-Fi Gaming Convention Comes to Tri-Cities
For the Love of A Con
Geeks Unite at Radcon
Thursday, February 12, 2009
ReBoot co-creator Gavin Blair to appear at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
Gavin Blair, one of the creators of ReBoot will be making a rare appearance at this show. ReBoot is a ground breaking CGI animation series much loved in Canada. This will be Gavin Blair's second ever appearance at a Canadian comic convention.
There will be a ReBoot Q&A and Gavin will be signing copies of The Art of ReBoot on both days, produced by Beach Creative Studios.
www.rebootart.com
Jim Su (ReBoot Season 4, The Art of ReBoot) will be making his first appearance at the Calgary Expo, promoting Crozonia which will make it's comic book store debut in April!
www.crozonia.com/crozonia
Beach Creative Studios Booth #204
ReBoot Q&A session info coming soon.
Saturday, April 25 - April 26, 2009
Calgary, AB
Round Up Centre, Hall D
Stampede Park
20 Roundup Way SE
www.calgaryexpo.com
There will be a ReBoot Q&A and Gavin will be signing copies of The Art of ReBoot on both days, produced by Beach Creative Studios.
www.rebootart.com
Jim Su (ReBoot Season 4, The Art of ReBoot) will be making his first appearance at the Calgary Expo, promoting Crozonia which will make it's comic book store debut in April!
www.crozonia.com/crozonia
Beach Creative Studios Booth #204
ReBoot Q&A session info coming soon.
Saturday, April 25 - April 26, 2009
Calgary, AB
Round Up Centre, Hall D
Stampede Park
20 Roundup Way SE
www.calgaryexpo.com
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show
We're pleased to announce that Matthew Wood will be joining us at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show!
Perhaps best known for his voice portrayal of the menacing General Grievous in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the animated Clone Wars series', Matthew Wood also played Bib Fortuna in Episode I and has voiced many more characters in the Star Wars Saga, including those of Ody Mandrell, Magaloof, Seboca, Wat Tambor, Poggle the Lessor and the Battle Droids! When Matthew isn't providing the voices for some of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars Universe, he's hard at work as the Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound where he's recently received two Academy Award nominations for There Will Be Blood and Disney/Pixar's Wall*E!
Matthew joins James Kyson Lee who stars as Ando in the hit TV series Heroes and collecting book authors Mark Bellomo and Gus Lopez as the latest special guest in attendance at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show.
In other news...
We have an exciting advertising opportunity available for businesses who wish to advertise in our show booklet which will be seen not only by event attendees but by everyone who receives the Edmonton Examiner (which has a greater circulation than the Sun and Journal combined)! If you're interested in being part of this opportunity, please contact Shane at shane@shaneturgeon.com for more details.
Vendor tables are going VERY fast so if you're interested in attending the show as a vendor, don't wait much longer as we WILL sell out the vendor spaces very soon. Interested parties should contact Brandon at contact@edtoyshow.com
Be sure to check out our website for more news and info as it happens and feel free to send this email on to your friends!
The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show is proud to collect food for the Edmonton Food Bank. Please make sure you bring a donation!
The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show couldn't happen without the generous support of our sponsor, Happy Harbor Comics. Visit one of their 4 locations around Edmonton or online at www.happyharborcomics.com
Perhaps best known for his voice portrayal of the menacing General Grievous in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the animated Clone Wars series', Matthew Wood also played Bib Fortuna in Episode I and has voiced many more characters in the Star Wars Saga, including those of Ody Mandrell, Magaloof, Seboca, Wat Tambor, Poggle the Lessor and the Battle Droids! When Matthew isn't providing the voices for some of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars Universe, he's hard at work as the Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound where he's recently received two Academy Award nominations for There Will Be Blood and Disney/Pixar's Wall*E!
Matthew joins James Kyson Lee who stars as Ando in the hit TV series Heroes and collecting book authors Mark Bellomo and Gus Lopez as the latest special guest in attendance at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show.
In other news...
We have an exciting advertising opportunity available for businesses who wish to advertise in our show booklet which will be seen not only by event attendees but by everyone who receives the Edmonton Examiner (which has a greater circulation than the Sun and Journal combined)! If you're interested in being part of this opportunity, please contact Shane at shane@shaneturgeon.com for more details.
Vendor tables are going VERY fast so if you're interested in attending the show as a vendor, don't wait much longer as we WILL sell out the vendor spaces very soon. Interested parties should contact Brandon at contact@edtoyshow.com
Be sure to check out our website for more news and info as it happens and feel free to send this email on to your friends!
The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show is proud to collect food for the Edmonton Food Bank. Please make sure you bring a donation!
The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show couldn't happen without the generous support of our sponsor, Happy Harbor Comics. Visit one of their 4 locations around Edmonton or online at www.happyharborcomics.com
Welcome to the Nascent Days of Steamcon!
We are beginning the endeavor of creating a steampunk symposium of the highest caliber in the resplendent Pacific Northwest - SteamCon, October 23-25, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott.
Activities and events are being schemed and plotted.
Guests, vendors and artisans are being persuaded to aid in our humble endeavor.
Our Writer Guest of Honor is Tim Powers.
Our Artist Guest of Honor is Paul Guinan.
Our Music Guests of Honor are Abney Park.
So what else can you look forward to?
* A concert by Abney Park!!!!
* Performances by Vernian Process
*A Vendor’s Bazaar packed with exotic wares
* An Art Exhibition
* The Perpetual Teatime and Hospitality suite
* The Magic Lantern Theater
* Talks and discussions on all matters steampunk
* Gun modification demonstrations
* Lessons in etiquette
* Steam technology exhibitions
* Games and diversions of a role playing nature
* Cabaret acts presented by the esteemed Mr. Bodewell
* And much more to be announced…
Including several limited capacity events like our High Tea and Fashion Show, and a special concert!
More details as we get things finalized!
Go to www.steam-con.com for all the latest details!
Activities and events are being schemed and plotted.
Guests, vendors and artisans are being persuaded to aid in our humble endeavor.
Our Writer Guest of Honor is Tim Powers.
Our Artist Guest of Honor is Paul Guinan.
Our Music Guests of Honor are Abney Park.
So what else can you look forward to?
* A concert by Abney Park!!!!
* Performances by Vernian Process
*A Vendor’s Bazaar packed with exotic wares
* An Art Exhibition
* The Perpetual Teatime and Hospitality suite
* The Magic Lantern Theater
* Talks and discussions on all matters steampunk
* Gun modification demonstrations
* Lessons in etiquette
* Steam technology exhibitions
* Games and diversions of a role playing nature
* Cabaret acts presented by the esteemed Mr. Bodewell
* And much more to be announced…
Including several limited capacity events like our High Tea and Fashion Show, and a special concert!
More details as we get things finalized!
Go to www.steam-con.com for all the latest details!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
News about the bid for 2011 Worldcon
It is with grave regret and a deep disappointment that I must announce that
the Seattle bid has to pull out of the race to host the Worldcon in 2011.
This is due to an unforeseen event and our inability to reach a formal first
option agreement with our preferred facilities. We had initial options on
facilities, but when it came time to reduce them to formal writing, we found
that our preferred facilities had groups willing to make the financial
commitment ahead of us. Seattle is such a popular destination for
conventions that all of the reasonable dates (early August through early
September) already have groups that have firmer commitments than we do.
After examining the options and alternatives, consulting with our respected
advisors and exploring any number of other possibilities we have determined
that there are just no viable alternatives, which make sense for the fannish
community available to us. We do not want to host the Worldcon in a venue
and situation that would prove to be less than World class. In this
economy, it is refreshing to know that Seattle remains a popular destination
for conventions and tourists even if it is one of the saddest things I can
think of at the moment.
I want to personally thank all of the fannish community, our supporters, my
advisors, friends and family for giving so completely of yourselves over the
last several years. I can personally not think of anyone I would not have
wanted to produce this event with other than you - You all gave so much and
went so far to make this happen. Thank you for everything!
We will be reviewing future opportunities with our potential facilities with
an eye toward bidding for a subsequent year.
Bobbie DuFault
Seattle 2011 Bid Chairman
the Seattle bid has to pull out of the race to host the Worldcon in 2011.
This is due to an unforeseen event and our inability to reach a formal first
option agreement with our preferred facilities. We had initial options on
facilities, but when it came time to reduce them to formal writing, we found
that our preferred facilities had groups willing to make the financial
commitment ahead of us. Seattle is such a popular destination for
conventions that all of the reasonable dates (early August through early
September) already have groups that have firmer commitments than we do.
After examining the options and alternatives, consulting with our respected
advisors and exploring any number of other possibilities we have determined
that there are just no viable alternatives, which make sense for the fannish
community available to us. We do not want to host the Worldcon in a venue
and situation that would prove to be less than World class. In this
economy, it is refreshing to know that Seattle remains a popular destination
for conventions and tourists even if it is one of the saddest things I can
think of at the moment.
I want to personally thank all of the fannish community, our supporters, my
advisors, friends and family for giving so completely of yourselves over the
last several years. I can personally not think of anyone I would not have
wanted to produce this event with other than you - You all gave so much and
went so far to make this happen. Thank you for everything!
We will be reviewing future opportunities with our potential facilities with
an eye toward bidding for a subsequent year.
Bobbie DuFault
Seattle 2011 Bid Chairman
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Chibi Chibi Con 2009
Chibi Chibi Con
February 21, 2009
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
http://chibichibicon.net
The Evergreen Anime Club is pleased to announce the 2009 edition of Chibi Chibi Con. Come visit the best FREE anime event in the Pacific Northwest!
Official Flyer
February 21, 2009
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
http://chibichibicon.net
The Evergreen Anime Club is pleased to announce the 2009 edition of Chibi Chibi Con. Come visit the best FREE anime event in the Pacific Northwest!
Official Flyer
Call For Entries: The Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
The Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
July 17th-18th, 2009
NW Film Forum
Seattle, Washington
http://www.hotrodmonstersfilmfest.com/
The first annual Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival is looking for feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries with Hot Rod and/or Monster themes. Aliens, Zombies, B-Movie, Campy, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk, Rat Rod, Hot Rod and similar content needed. Submission forms can be found here.
July 17th-18th, 2009
NW Film Forum
Seattle, Washington
http://www.hotrodmonstersfilmfest.com/
The first annual Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival is looking for feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries with Hot Rod and/or Monster themes. Aliens, Zombies, B-Movie, Campy, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk, Rat Rod, Hot Rod and similar content needed. Submission forms can be found here.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival 2009
Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
http://www.empsfm.org/programs/index.asp?categoryID=216
EMP|SFM in partnership with SIFF will present the fourth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Seattle Cinerama Theater. The festival brings together industry professionals in filmmaking and the genres of science fiction and fantasy to encourage and support new, creative additions to science fiction and fantasy cinema arts.
SFFSFF 2009 FILMS >>
MISSION & OBJECTIVE: The Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival promotes and encourages an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of science fiction and fantasy cinema. Its mandate is to create a forum for creative artistry in science fiction and fantasy film and recognize the most outstanding short films produced.
JURY: A nationally recognized panel of distinguished film, television, literature, and science fiction industry professionals, peers and film critics will view and rate the twenty selected films to determine the festival winners.
SFFSFF 2009 Jury:
Erik Courtney
Jesse Harris
Daniel Myrick
Marc Scott Zicree
Daniel Thornton
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Chris Weitz
FESTIVAL AWARDS
Grand Prize
Second Place
Third Place
Douglas Trumbull Award for Best Special Effects
Audience Favorite
FESTIVAL FORMAT: 10 short films will screen in the first session 4:00pm – 6:00pm; 10 short films will screen in the second session 7:00pm – 9:00pm. An awards ceremony follows the second session.
TICKETS: Advance tickets go on sale December 4, 2008 through the SIFF website www.siff.net. Tickets are $9 for a single session, $15 for both sessions. For more information, please call 206.464.5830.
http://www.empsfm.org/programs/index.asp?categoryID=216
EMP|SFM in partnership with SIFF will present the fourth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Seattle Cinerama Theater. The festival brings together industry professionals in filmmaking and the genres of science fiction and fantasy to encourage and support new, creative additions to science fiction and fantasy cinema arts.
SFFSFF 2009 FILMS >>
MISSION & OBJECTIVE: The Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival promotes and encourages an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of science fiction and fantasy cinema. Its mandate is to create a forum for creative artistry in science fiction and fantasy film and recognize the most outstanding short films produced.
JURY: A nationally recognized panel of distinguished film, television, literature, and science fiction industry professionals, peers and film critics will view and rate the twenty selected films to determine the festival winners.
SFFSFF 2009 Jury:
Erik Courtney
Jesse Harris
Daniel Myrick
Marc Scott Zicree
Daniel Thornton
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Chris Weitz
FESTIVAL AWARDS
Grand Prize
Second Place
Third Place
Douglas Trumbull Award for Best Special Effects
Audience Favorite
FESTIVAL FORMAT: 10 short films will screen in the first session 4:00pm – 6:00pm; 10 short films will screen in the second session 7:00pm – 9:00pm. An awards ceremony follows the second session.
TICKETS: Advance tickets go on sale December 4, 2008 through the SIFF website www.siff.net. Tickets are $9 for a single session, $15 for both sessions. For more information, please call 206.464.5830.
NW Scale Modelers Show 2009
NORTHWEST SCALE MODELERS SHOW
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Museum of Flight - Great Gallery
Seattle, WA
http://www.museumofflight.org/event/northwest-scale-modelers-show-3
See hundreds of detailed scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, spacecraft, figures and more at the largest model show in the Pacific Northwest. Experts from NorthWest Scale Modelers will be on hand throughout the two day event, demonstrating modeling techniques and answering questions about this fascinating hobby. The theme for the 2009 show is The Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Children age 6 and up are invited to learn the art of modeling during free "Make and Take" workshops sponsored by Galaxy Hobby and Skyway Model Shop. NWSM members will be on hand to help children build a scale aircraft model to take home. Workshops are on both days and are first-come, first-serve. Each child should have an adult helper.
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Museum of Flight - Great Gallery
Seattle, WA
http://www.museumofflight.org/event/northwest-scale-modelers-show-3
See hundreds of detailed scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, spacecraft, figures and more at the largest model show in the Pacific Northwest. Experts from NorthWest Scale Modelers will be on hand throughout the two day event, demonstrating modeling techniques and answering questions about this fascinating hobby. The theme for the 2009 show is The Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Children age 6 and up are invited to learn the art of modeling during free "Make and Take" workshops sponsored by Galaxy Hobby and Skyway Model Shop. NWSM members will be on hand to help children build a scale aircraft model to take home. Workshops are on both days and are first-come, first-serve. Each child should have an adult helper.
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