The latest news about WonderCon. The first big comics event of the year, held annually in San Francisco, CA. http://www.comic-con.org/wc Arts/Comics/Conventions/ Copyright 2007, Comic-Con International. All rights reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 2 May 2008 12:30:00 -0700 cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 2 May 2008 12:30:00 -0700 General cci-info@comic-con.org FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) unlicensed version http://www.comic-con.org/rss/assets/wcrss.gif http://www.comic-con.org/wc RSS Feed for WonderCon 88 31 Attention Comics Professionals: Online Voting is now available for the 2008 Eisners. You can also download a pdf version if you prefer (and for those that need a hardcopy mailed to them, we've got info on that too). Follow the link for complete information. http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08voting.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08voting.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 2 May 2008 12:30:00 -0700 The judging panel for the Eisners has announced that they've opened online voting by Comics Professionals only for the 2007 Eisner Hall of Fame inductees. Click on the link for complete details. http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08hallfame.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08hallfame.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:15:00 -0700 Download the premiere issue of <i>Comic Con Magazine</i> (formerly <i>Update</i>) from our site today for a behind the scenes look at our shows with special features on several of our guests in 2008 and what you can expect at this year's Comic-Con. http://www.comic-con.org/common/cc_magazine.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/common/cc_magazine.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0700 Thanks to everyone (attendees, exhibitors, professionals, volunteers and staff) who made WonderCon 2008 such a success! We look forward to seeing you again in 2009. Stay tuned for details and announcements for next year's show. http://www.comic-con.org/wc http://www.comic-con.org/wc cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:15:00 -0700 This page pulls together information on WonderCon and should answer most of your questions, whether or not it's your first WonderCon. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_fastfacts.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_fastfacts.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:50:00 -0700 Several video games are unveiling their latest and greatest creations at this weekend's WonderCon including: EA Games (with WonderCon special guest Ben Templesmith), Capcom, LucasArts, Ubisoft and Telltail Games. Visit our site for complete details. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_pr_0804.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_pr_0804.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:15:00 -0700 Extra, extra...read all about it. The Press Kit has been updated with our most recent press releases including a Media Alert, Best of Comics & Hollywood guests and programming events, and a release about our Early Bird Badge pickup. Plus, make sure you know the requirements for attending press if you're coming to the show. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_press.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_press.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 You can get directions to Moscone Center South here as well as suggestions on different ways to get here besides driving. Plus we've linked to the Moscone Center's website with very in-depth information and links galore. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_direct.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_direct.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 We've updated our parking page with information on lots in close proximity to Moscone South for those of you who'll be driving. Parking is limited! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_park.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_park.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 Our handy dandy Programming Schedule Grid for all 3 Days of the shows is a must-have for all WonderCon attendees. Yes, you'll be getting a copy onsite, but why not take advantage of it NOW and plan out your weekend early! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc08_prog_fri.php http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc08_prog_fri.php cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 Open gaming will be going on all weekend throughout WonderCon in our specially designated Gaming Area of the Exhibit Hall. Our Gaming staff will also be running several popular games. Get the details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_gaming.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_gaming.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 We've just updated the preliminary list of Exhibitors, Small Press, Artists' Alley, Autographs, and Fan Tables on our site. This list is updated as of February 16, 2008. All booth and table numbers are now listed and we've made the Floor Plan downloadable! Also, hours are listed for the Exhibit Hall on this page as well as the splash and the WonderCon sidebar for your convenience. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_exhib.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_exhib.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 Get the scoop on who's appearing in our Autographs Area at WonderCon 2008. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_autographs.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_autographs.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:45:00 -0700 We've provided information on where each guest is scheduled to be during the show following each guest's bio. In addition, their table in Artists' Alley or Autographs is also noted. Get the complete details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_guests.php#appear http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_guests.php#appear cci-info@comic-con.org Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:20:00 -0700 Anyone who has pre-registered for a full 3-day WonderCon membership or a Friday-only membership—either online, by mail, or by purchasing a ticket at a Bay Area comics shop—can pick up their badge on Thursday, February 21, in the main lobby of Moscone Center South at 747 Howard St. This includes those who have pre-regisered for a Professional membership. The registration area will be open from 12:00-7:00 PM only for pre-registered 3-day, Friday, and Professional members. <i>Please note we will not be selling any new memberships onsite on Thursday, however Professional registration will be open for people to register onsite.</i> <br /><br /> <b>WonderCon opens to the public on Friday, Feb. 22, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 24 at Moscone Center South.</b> http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_reg.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_reg.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:25:00 -0700 The convention draws near and our deadline for contestant preregistration has now passed for the 4th Annual WonderCon Masquerade. Space is limited, and you may still check onsite during the show at the Masquerade Desk in the lobby of Moscone South to see if there is any availability if you'd still like to be a contestant. Need more info? Don't know what the Masquerade is? Get all of the sundry details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_masq.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_masq.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:15:00 -0700 We've released the 2008 Programming Schedule for WonderCon and you're gonna be impressed. World Premieres, Incredible Comics Personalities, Hollywood Celebrities! Getting excited yet? Well, you <i>will be</i> once you check out all of the amazing things we have in store. Since its still a few weeks before the show, there may be changes and additions to our schedule. Oh, and BTW...Did we mention the schedule is searchable in a whole bunch of ways? Get started on our main programming page and use the day links at top to start loading the daily schedules. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0700 What's anime? It's only the kewlest animation coming from Japan, often inspired or adapted from Manga, or Japanese comics. WonderCon is proud to present a wide array of Anime screenings all three days of WonderCon, in addition to a number of special Anime and Manga programs. Plus, we're having the Premiere screening of the DVD Release of <b><i>Appleseed: Ex Machina</i></b> on Friday as part of our exclusive Nighttime Programming. Get complete details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0700 The SF Bay Area International Children's Film Festival returns to WonderCon this year with a wide array of track with short films from around the world guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike! You'll find a complete schedule of the films screening all three days of WonderCon, along with brief descriptions of the films and age recommendations for the tracks on our site. Admission to the Festival is free with your WonderCon membership. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_films.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_films.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0700 Lucas Licensing is the first to announce their special Portfolio Review. Get the complete details about this along with Andrew Pepoy's advice on the process, AND information on the Career Cafe! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0700 WonderCon is proud to sponsor the Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Blood Drive which returns to the show this year. Donors not only give the gift of life, but will receive a special thank you "goodie bag" in appreciation of your generosity. As Heinlein said, "pay it forward." Get the schedule and details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_blood.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_blood.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0700 If you missed the deadline to use our online form, don't worry -- you can STILL VOLUNTEER! Please visit us at the Volunteer Desk in the lobby of Moscone South during the show. Follow the link to find out more details and fill out your forms before you arrive. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_vol.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_vol.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:55:00 -0700 WonderCon 2008 Advance Memberships are now available at select Bay Area comics shops. We welcome the following stores where Advance Memberships are now available: C&J Collectibles in Newark, Whatever... of the Castro in San Francisco, Illusive Comics & Games in Santa Clara, R & K Comics & Cards in Sunnyvale. Click here for a complete list! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_stores.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_stores.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:15:00 -0700 Our WonderCon hotel rooms are going fast! Make your reservation now! Be sure to mention WonderCon 2008 when you call. Get complete details on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_hotel.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_hotel.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0700 The Freeman form package, preliminary floor plans, booth and table assignments have been placed in the Exhibitor Log-In area for WonderCon. This secure site requires authorization in order to access the content. Please contact the Exhibits staff if you require access. http://www.comic-con.org/wcexh_1x http://www.comic-con.org/wcexh_1x cci-info@comic-con.org Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0700 WonderCon has teamed up with greenlightjobs.com to create the Career Cafe -- a place where you can sit down for a bit, connect to the internet, have some coffee, and maybe even get a job! Find out more about this exciting opportunity on our site. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_greenlightjobs.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_greenlightjobs.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:00:00 -0700 The call is out for entries for consideration for the 2008 Eisner Awards. Get all of the details on our site. The deadline for receipt of submissions is March 14, 2008. http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08call.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08call.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:05:00 -0700 The 2008 Judges for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. Get the full details on our site. The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards will held at Comic-Con International: San Diego on Friday night, July 25, 2008. http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08judges.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_08judges.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0700 WonderCon 2008 Advance Memberships are now available at select Bay Area comics shops. Click here for a complete list! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_stores.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_stores.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:15:00 -0700 Our <i>Update</i> Issue #3 for 2007 can now be found online and should already be in your mailboxes if you're on our mail list. Or, if you're not, you can find out how to subscribe. Get recaps on this year's Comic-Con International, and information to get you ready for WonderCon, Comic-Con and APE in 2008. There are several great extended article for this issue that are also available only on our site following this link. http://www.comic-con.org/common/update.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/common/update.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:30:00 -0700 ATTENTION Comics and Industry Professionals: You can be a part of the first major comics and pop culture convention of 2008! WonderCon's 2008 Pro Mailer is available online in our Pros Only login area. Stay tuned for the postcard in your mailbox with details of how to login. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_pros.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_pros.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:30:00 -0700 Darwyn Cooke's acclaimed comic has now become an animated feature on DVD from Warner Bros. Animation, and you can be the first to see it -- ONLY at WonderCon 2008! Get complete details on our site. BTW... did we mention that Darwyn Cooke and Bruce Timm are among our Special Guests at WonderCon 2008? http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc08_jltnf.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc08_jltnf.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:30:00 -0700 Get a sneak peak at some of the exciting programming and events being planned for WonderCon 2008. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:30:00 -0700 The official WonderCon 2008 hotel is the San Francisco Marriott, located just a few short blocks away from Moscone Center (where WonderCon will be held). This beautiful hotel is just steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical Cable Cars, world class shopping on Union Square and the new San Francisco Centre, the movie theaters and restaurants at The Metreon, and museums such as the Cartoon Art Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Special rates are available but rooms are limited. More information including a reservation form are available on our site following the jump. http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_hotel.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_hotel.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:55:00 -0700 We've placed a PDF of our Volunteer form for WonderCon 2008 online. STAY TUNED...we'll be activating online registration for WonderCon 2008 VERY SOON! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_vol.shtml http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_vol.shtml cci-info@comic-con.org Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:30:00 -0700 We've confirmed our 2008 dates for WonderCon: Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24th in San Francisco. Stay tuned, more to come soon on WonderCon 2008! http://www.comic-con.org/wc/index.php http://www.comic-con.org/wc/index.php cci-info@comic-con.org Wed, 30 May 2007 09:30:00 -0700 We've recapped WonderCon 2007 on our website for those of you who missed this year's awesome show. Relive the event in images and words. http://www.comic-con.org/wc2007 http://www.comic-con.org/wc2007 cci-info@comic-con.org Wed, 30 May 2007 09:30:00 -0700