List of comic book conventions

Proto Hologram Technology Brings the Characters from the Hong Kong Highest Grossing Chinese Film "Warriors of Future" to Life

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Produced by One Cool Film Production Limited and Distributed by One Cool Pictures Limited, Hong Kong sci-fi action epic, Warriors of Future, is the first film in Asia to utilise Proto Hologram Technology in bringing its characters to life beyond the silver screen.

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  • Produced by One Cool Film Production Limited and Distributed by One Cool Pictures Limited, Hong Kong sci-fi action epic, Warriors of Future, is the first film in Asia to utilise Proto Hologram Technology in bringing its characters to life beyond the silver screen.
  • The unveiling of the 4K life-sized Warrior, created by the One Cool Picture's CGI team, Fatface Productions, can be witnessed at K11 Arthouse, Hong Kong.
  • Named one of the top tech stories of 2020 by Forbes and other media outlets, PROTO is the first device of its kind.
  • Refresh Industries Limited is the sole distributor of Proto Hologram in Hong Kong, where they are in the process of creating a Proto network worldwide, and creating the first Metaverse content creation and experience centre in Hong Kong.

Sparket's Social Betwork™ Platform Earns GLI Certification & Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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This certification from the world's leading testing lab positions Sparket to offer its B2B live event wagering platform for real money wagering in regulated jurisdictions.

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  • This certification from the world's leading testing lab positions Sparket to offer its B2B live event wagering platform for real money wagering in regulated jurisdictions.
  • In parallel, the company is launching an equity crowdfunding raise on the crowd investing platform, StartEngine .
  • Evan Fisher spent 8 years at Google prior to co-founding Sparketas COO: "GLI certification is a massive milestone for our company.
  • Their B2B Social Betwork software adds new content to help partners drive user acquisition and retention across broader audiences.

Museum of Illusions® to Open New Museum in San Diego

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum of Illusions®, a global leader in "edutainment" and the biggest chain of private museums worldwide, announced today the global brand's plans to open a new museum in San Diego, California, in Q3 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum of Illusions , a global leader in "edutainment" and the biggest chain of private museums worldwide, announced today the global brand's plans to open a new museum in San Diego, California, in Q3 2023.
  • The brand new museum will feature mentally-stimulating optical illusions, 3D holograms, brain-puzzling exhibits and interactive illusion rooms designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
  • "San Diego is renowned for its rich history, culture, diversity and world-class family attractions, and we could not be more excited to add the truly one-of-a-kind Museum of Illusions experience to this exciting market," said Jonathan Benjamin, CEO of Museum of Illusions.
  • The new Museum of Illusions coming to San Diego will contribute to the brand's plans of having 100 museums open around the world by the close of 2026.

World premiere: Humans.ai has brought the first Bored Ape NFT to life on stage at Comic Con

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's East European Comic Con edition welcomed a special guest, the first NFT brought to life by artificial intelligence startup Humans.ai. The event was a world premiere for NFT enthusiasts, with Bored Ape #223 being the first NFT to present on a Comic Con stage worldwide.

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  • Bored Ape NFT #223 from the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection created by Yuga Labs, was brought to life by European tech startup Humans.ai at East European Comic Con
    LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's East European Comic Con edition welcomed a special guest, the first NFT brought to life by artificial intelligence startup Humans.ai .
  • The event was a world premiere for NFT enthusiasts, with Bored Ape #223 being the first NFT to present on a Comic Con stage worldwide.
  • The Bored Ape #223 NFT, named Elon Munskey, is part of the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection, created by Yuga Labs and was invited to speak on stage at Comic Con and answer tens of questions from audience members interested in learning more about the NFT universe.
  • Bored Ape #9184 also delighted tens of thousands of attendees at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium after appearing as one of the event's surprise DJs.

Consequence Names Liz Shannon Miller as Senior Entertainment Editor

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consequence ( https://consequence.net/ ), the largest independently owned digital pop culture publication, has appointed Liz Shannon Miller as its Senior Entertainment Editor.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consequence ( https://consequence.net/ ), the largest independently owned digital pop culture publication, has appointed Liz Shannon Miller as its Senior Entertainment Editor.
  • Miller previously served as Senior TV Editor at Collider, where she oversaw the brand's television coverage.
  • Prior to that, Miller worked at indieWIRE as a TV Editor and at Variety as a Web Editor.
  • "We are thrilled to have Liz join the Consequence team,'' says Gab Ginsberg, Managing Editor of Consequence.

Fanboys Marketplace Owner and CEO Mike Rogers Talks with Forbes Magazine About Success During and After a Pandemic

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Fine highlights one of the aspects that sets Fanboys Marketplace above the competition saying Fanboys, "[Brings] the convention feel to the customer."

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  • Fine highlights one of the aspects that sets Fanboys Marketplace above the competition saying Fanboys, "[Brings] the convention feel to the customer."
  • "We just put Comic-Con in a building and the people liked it," Rogers says in the article.
  • The article points out that Fanboys has seen "staggering growth: 20% month over month," since opening their doors in 2020.
  • Fanboys Marketplace began in 2018 as Fanboys Comic Con, a series of pop culture conventions that took place at local shopping malls.

Rachel Smythe’s Global WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Wins 2022 Eisner Award for Best Webcomic

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Saturday, July 23, 2022
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Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.

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  • Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220723005001/en/
    Rachel Smythe's global WEBTOON sensation Lore Olympus.
  • The win is a first for both Smythe and WEBTOON, and follows growing global fandom and accolades for Lore Olympus.
  • Lore Olympus was previously nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019 and Ringo Award in 2021.

NICKELODEON UNVEILS FIRST-EVER SPONGEBOB UNIVERSE CROSSOVER EVENT, WITH "THE TIDAL ZONE" UNDERSEA SPECIAL!

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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BURBANK, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will take viewers on a multidimensional adventure deep below the ocean's surface throughout Bikini Bottom with the first-ever SpongeBob Universe crossover special, "The Tidal Zone." The one-hour special encompasses all three animated series within the SpongeBob Universe, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Paramount+ original series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show, and follows GrandPat (The Patrick Star Show) as he makes his way through each dimension. The special is slated to premiere in November on Nickelodeon.

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  • The special is slated to premiere in November on Nickelodeon.
  • The crossover special was revealed today during an exclusive panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 where SpongeBob fans packed the room for a look at these iconic shows.
  • "The Tidal Zone," is journey into an hour of television where two dimensions can become three, and French divers can wear black ties.
  • The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

The Pop Insider Launches First Official Summer Swag Gift Guide for Fans at Comic-Con International: San Diego

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the return of Comic-Con International: San Diego, the Pop Insider, a multimedia publication that lets superfans fuel their fandoms 24/7, is debuting its first-ever Summer Swag Gift Guide on the show floor.

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  • The Pop Insider's Summer Gift Guide is THE ultimate guide for merch lovers to fuel their fandom with SDCC exclusives, must-have collectibles, the hottest apparel, and more!
  • SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the return of Comic-Con International: San Diego, the Pop Insider , a multimedia publication that lets superfans fuel their fandoms 24/7, is debuting its first-ever Summer Swag Gift Guide on the show floor.
  • To kick off the con and to provide some much-appreciated reading for the long lines at Hall H the Pop Insider offers a limited quantity of its Summer Swag Gift Guide free to SDCC attendees.
  • These pages are packed with everything fans need for a summer full of fun, frivolity, and fandom," said Ali Mierzejewski, Editor-in-Chief, the Pop Insider.

SiliCon with Adam Savage Announces Expanded Hands-On Maker Opportunities and Family Ticket Packs Discounted up to 33 Percent

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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This years SiliCon features a tremendous variety of workshops and instructions for a fun-filled weekend of speed-build challenges, skill-building maker workshops, and cosplay design contests.

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  • This years SiliCon features a tremendous variety of workshops and instructions for a fun-filled weekend of speed-build challenges, skill-building maker workshops, and cosplay design contests.
  • To learn more about all of the Maker activities, go to: www.siliconsj.com/makerverse
    SiliCon with Adam Savage is offering its first-ever Family Fun Packs, offering up to a 33 percent discount on ticket prices for a family of four!
  • Pricing for Family Fun Packs for a family of four starts at $100 for a Saturday Family Pass, $80 for a Sunday Family Pass, and $160 for a 2-Day Family Pass.
  • Special thanks to SiliCon with Adam Savage sponsors: Amazon Alexa, Blick Art Materials, Digi-Key, Surebonder, Itemfarm, Print Bed, Raspberry Pi and SKS Props.