Official Press Release
MegaCon is less than two weeks away so this is your last update before the show. Here we have all the last minute details you need to know.
As always, before we get started, we have to thank our sponsor, Coliseum of Comics, and co-sponsors, Big City Comics, FUNimation Entertainment and Students of the Unusual. Without them, none of this would be possible.
Tickets!
Have you purchased your tickets yet? Tickets for MegaCon are still available. You can purchase tickets in advance via phone or online at a reduced rate. To order by phone, call: 727-796-5725.
To order securely online, log onto: https://protected6.purehost.com/d30063092/ordering.asp.
Deadlines for ordering tickets in advance are as follows:
To order by phone, you must call by 5:00pm on February 9, 2007
To order online, you must order by 12:00 midnight on February 13, 2007
Time is running out, so get those orders in now!
Programming!
There's more to do at MegaCon than just shop and get autographs. Learn about your favorite comics, get some tips on breaking into the business and even get some behind the scenes info before the rest of the world. Here's the complete schedule for the weekend.
Friday, February 16th, 2007
Video Screening
Come see your favorite episodes of Firefly, Farscape and Angel.
12:00pm - 1:50pm, Room 309A
Voice Actor Panel
Vic Mignona, Lex Lang, Sandy Fox, Chris Bevins, and Taliesin Jaffe talk about being a voice actor.
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 311A
Stan Lee Presents
Stan Lee event at UCLA on the Hero Initiative
1:50pm - 2:40pm, Room 315B
Entertainment Trading Cards โ Relive the drama, suspense and storylines of your favorite TV Shows and Movies
Allan Caplan, President of Inkworks, will be discussing the exciting details of Inkworks' 2007 product line-up. Get the exclusive, inside trading card scoop featuring your favorite movies and TV shows, including Veronica Mars, Shrek the Third, Hellboy Animated, Naruto, Supernatural, LOST and many more!
2:00pm - 2:50pm, Room 315A
Costume Contest Sign up
Be your favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy or TV character and be in the running for cash prizes.
2:00pm โ 3:00pm, Room 309A
Firefly Game Show
If you know and love Firefly you won't want to miss this audience participation game.
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 309A
Producing Animated Shorts
Want to win awards? Want to pitch and sell your own animated series? Discover the benefits of producing your own animated shorts from Mark Simon, a successful producer who has done dozens of animations and won over 40 awards for his work. His work has been seen on Nickelodeon, G4, Comedy Central mobile, Spike & Mike and soon on prime-time Fox after the Simpsons.
2:50pm - 3:40pm, Room 315B
Sci-Fi /Fantasy TV Costume Contest
Come as your favorite movie or TV character and win cash prizes and recognition for your costume. If you're not in costume, come anyway and view the incredible show.
3:00pm - 4:45pm, Room 309A
The Brave and the Bold
DC's classic team-up title, The Brave and the Bold, is back -- and it has everyone buzzing! Get the lowdown on this thrilling new series with artist extraordinaire George P้rez and series editor Joey Cavalieri.
3:00pm - 3:50pm, Room 315A
Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, and hopefully a few surprises as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the net.
4:00pm - 5:30pm, Room 315B
Archie's Here
Join Little Archie creators Bob Bolling and Dexter Taylor for a chat about the tiny version of the eternal teen.
4:00pm -5:00pm, Room 315A
Farscape Q & A
Join Virginia Hey, Gigi Edgley, David Franklin and Wayne Pygram as they answer audience questions about the popular Farscape.
5:00pm - 6:00pm, Room 309A
An Evening with FUNimation: Beck Mongolian Chop Squad
Be sure not to miss this premiere event for FUNimation's newest show, Beck Mongolian Chop Squad. Be one of the first to see episodes 1-3 of the show exclusively at this event. Chris Bevins and Taliesin Jaffe, the Directors, will be on hand to talk about the show, the music, and answer questions.
5:00pm - 7:00pm, Room 311B & C
Man and Machine
Brandon Peterson loves technology, and it shows in his artwork. Learn more about this unique blending of brains - artist and techie.
5:40pm - 6:20pm, Room 315B
Buffy Musical Episode
If you're a Buffy fan you don't want to miss this musical episode.
6:10pm - 7:10pm, Room 309A
The Third Annual MegaCon Indie Film Festival
This program showcases numerous award-winning independent short films in the genres of action, anime, animation, comedy, horror, superheroes, science fiction, and suspense. This selection of films is hosted by 3 Boys Productions the founders of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival and the creators of the horror adventure comic series "Students of the Unusual".
Donations will be accepted for the Hero Initiative.
6:30pm - 8:00pm, Room 315B
WOW Panel
World of Warcraft panel
7:00pm - 8:00pm, Room 311B & C
Voltaire
Meet the incredible artist Voltaire. Musical performance from 9:00pm โ 10:00pm.
Autograph opportunities from 10:00pm โ 11:00pm
9:00pm - 11:00pm, Room 315
Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Comic Writing 101
The acclaimed writer of Robin, Nightwing, Rush City and more pulls back the curtain on his decades of experience to tell you the ins-and-outs of comic writing. Come prepared, ask your questions, and learn from a master.
SPECIAL NOTE: Admission to this panel is a mere $5, with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Hero Initiative!
11:00am - 11:50am, Room 309A
Storyboards by Mark Simon
Make over $100,000 a year drawing with a pencil. How to get started as a storyboard artist. Three mistakes most new storyboard artists make. 12 hidden storyboard clients.
Marketing tips to double your business. Why low budget projects need storyboards more than large budget projects.
10:40am - 11:30am, Room 315B
Not My Character
What's involved in writing for characters you didn't create? Join Mike Carey, Barbara Kesel, and Brian Pulido for the scoop on getting inside somebody else's brain!
11:00am - 11:50am, Room 315A
Solty Rei: Salvation lies in the Heart of the Broken
Be the first to meet with the Voice of Solty (Carrie Savage) and head script supervisor (John Burgmeier) on one of FUNimation's new hot titles, Solty Rei. Carrie and John will be on hand to talk about working on the show as well as answering questions.
11:00am - 12:00pm, Room 311AB & C
Voice Actor Panels
Featuring Vic Mignona, Lex Lang, and Sandy Fox
11:30am - 12:30pm, Room 311A
AnimeNation
AnimeNation's Gene Field and John Oppliger will discuss everything AnimeNation, AN Entertainment, and RentAnime, from the AN forums and community to the ongoing release of Hare+Guu. Stop in for open discussion and questions, and maybe win a prize with your anime knowledge.
11:40pm - 12:30pm, Room 315B
Marvelous Men
Steve McNiven (Civil War), Mike Perkins (Union Jack), Jim Cheung ( Young Avengers), Tim Townsend (Ultimate X-Men), David Finch (Ultimate X-Men) What's happening on these and other Marvel Projects?
12:00pm - 12:50pm, Room 315A
Buffy/Angel Jeopardy
What do you know about Buffy and Angel? Don't miss this audience participation game show.
12pm โ 1:00pm, Room 309A
What's New in the DCU
The DC Universe continues to build excitement every week with 52 -- and it's going to explode when World War III hits in April! Join Senior Editor Mike Marts with special guests Jimmy Palmiotti, J.G. Jones, Ethan Van Sciver and more to discuss what's new in the DCU.
12:40pm - 1:30pm, Room 315B
Live by the Blade
A female Samurai. A Samurai...rabbit? Find out what drew Billy Tucci (Shi) and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) to the samurai mythos, and what very different creations came out of it!
1:00pm - 1:50pm, Room 315A
Life in Japan with Jeremy Mauney
Manga artist Jeremy Mauney discusses his career living and working in Japan.
1:00pm - 1:30pm, Room 311A
Heroes TV Show Panel Discussion
Save the cheerleader...Save the world. Discuss all the different angles of the new TV series Heroes.
1:00pm-12:00pm, Room 309A
Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, and hopefully a few surprises as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the net.
1:40pm - 3:10pm, Room 315B
AMV Contest
Anime, music and video contest. Don't miss the many great entries and the chance to cheer your favorite ones on.
12:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 311B & C
Q&A with the Filmmakers
This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss independent filmmaking with the filmmakers themselves. Directors, producers, celebrities, distributors, actors, festival coordinators and other special guests will be present to discuss their films featured at the Megacon Indie Film Expo and on the festival circuit. Panel hosted by Terry Cronin of 3 Boys Productions/Students of the Unusual who also hosts the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival.
2:00pm -2:50pm, Room 315A
Special Panel TBA
This is a secret but not for long.... If you like surprises you won't want to miss this!
3:00pm - 3:50pm, Room 315A
Game Show Galactica
Test your skills on the knowledge of Battlestar Galactica
3:00pm-3:50pm, Room 309A
2007 Web Cartoonist Choice Awards
The 2007 winners of the Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards will be announced for the first time in a LIVE ceremony to feature presentations by some of the most prominent personalities of the internet. This is your chance to be introduced to some of the best comics that the web has to offer.
3:20pm - 4:10pm, Room 315B
Voltaire Mini Concert
4:20pm - 5:50pm, Room 315B
501st Prop Seminar
Presented by members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion costuming groups, this informative panel will offer aspiring prop and costume makers an overview of the materials and tools needed to create realistic looking movie memorabilia. Learn how to build a hardware store blaster, make a droid from storage bins, and create costumes from existing clothing. Drop in for an informative presentation that will introduce you to this fun and exciting hobby.
4:00pm-4:50pm, Room 315A
Meet the Stars
Mary McDonnell and Jamie Bamber from Battlestar Galactica answer questions about their projects in Hollywood.
5:00pm โ 6:00pm, Room 315A
Lexx Q&A
Meet Lexx stars Brian Downey, Michael McManus and Xenia Seeberg and ask them everything you wanted to know about the making of the popular Sci Fi program.
4:00pm-5:00pm, Room 309A
Star Wars Costume Contest
Star Wars costumers are invited to show off their skills at the Star Wars Costume Contest sponsored by the 501st Legion. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Children (age 0-12), Best Original Trilogy, Best Prequel Trilogy, Best Expanded Universe, and Most Obscure Character. Entry forms will be available at the 501st table, Booth # 827. You don't have to be a contestant to enjoy the event, so come out and watch the show.
6:15pm - 7:15pm, Room 315A
Anime Costume Contest
This is MegaCon's 8th annual contest. Whether you're a contestant or not, you won't want to miss over 150 contestants compete for prizes.
4:30pm - 7:00pm, Rooms 311A, B, C, D
Cyberia Dance Party
A high energy Anime themed techno dance with the freshest music from Japan and Europe As always FREE!
8:00pm - 11:00pm, Rooms 311A, B, C, D
Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Visualization Meditation Workshop with Virginia Hey
Virginia's meditations will teach you to de-stress, focus, heal, keep you positive and make you feel blissful.
9:30am-11:30am, Room 309A
Iron Cosplay Competition
Can you make a costume in two hours? These contestants are.
10:00am โ 12:00pm, Room 311A
Anatomy of a Pin-up
Presented by Dave Nestler - "The Anatomy of Pinup" ... from Pencil to Paint. Choosing photo reference, The Art of Tracing, tips, techniques, materials, and troubleshooting.
10:40am - 11:30am, Room 315B
Thriving Artist
Mark Simon introduces artists to the multitude of ways to make a good living as artists in thousands of different careers. Mark uses his background as a successful artist for over 25 years in numerous fields to excite artists to all the wonderful possibilities that await them. He also gives the audience ammunition to disarm the term 'Starving Artist', marketing strategies, tips on getting started, and how to advance your career. Mark keeps the energy moving by leaping on furniture, pulling audience members out of their seats, and using fun examples from his career.
11:00am - 11:50am, Room 315A
Ink Fusion
Presented by Marc Draven - The worlds of Professional Tattooing and The Comic Industry Collide"
11:40am - 12:30pm, Room 315B
Quick Draw Competition
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Room 311A
Funimation Industry Panel
FUNimation representatives will be on hand to talk about all the newest information and updates on everything FUNimation is working on currently as well as answer questions.
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Room 311B & C
Painkiller Jane
Join creator Jimmy Palmiotti as he discusses the process of taking his creation to Hollywood and be the very first to get a sneak peak at the Sci Fi Channel's trailer preview of Painkiller Jane.
12:40pm - 1:30pm, Room 315B
Hyper Dub Contest
Contestants compete with their own dubbed anime.
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 311B & C
Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, and hopefully a few surprises as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the net.
1:40pm - 3:10pm, Room 315B
The Independent Comic Panel
Do you want to make comic books? Learn about the world of independent comic publication by some of the most famous (and possibly infamous) publishers and promoters in the business. Featuring Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) Brian Pulido (Lady Death, Evil Ernie), Chris Staros (Top Shelf), John Taddeo (Zoom Suit), and Jeff Kaufman (Ant) moderated by Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual).
2:00pm -2:50pm, Room 315A
Quick Draw Competition
Do you have the skills to draw?
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 311A
The Hero Initiative
Hero Initiative board members Jim McLauchlin and Brian Pulido tell you all about comics' most dynamic organization that helps comics' elder creators in medical or financial need. Hear the success stories, and how YOU can get involved and have a great time.
2:00pm - 2:50pm, Room 309A
Comic Inking With Drew Geraci and Rob Hunter
They've worked on 52, Sojourn, Necromancer, Iron Man and more! If you wanna break into the biz, these artisans and their decades of experience will give you the tips and tricks you need. Come prepared, ask your questions, and learn from the masters!
SPECIAL NOTE: Admission to this panel is a mere $5, with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Hero Initiative!
3:00pm - 3:50pm, Room 309
Troma Presents
Join Lloyd Kaufman as he discusses everything new at Troma.
3:20pm - 4:30pm, Room 315B
Speed Grapher
Episodes 21-22 presented by FUNimation Productions
3:00pm โ 5:00pm, Room 311B & C
Renaissance Man Presents
Voltaire, a man of many talents, is a singer /performer, creator of comic books, animation and toys. Join this master storyteller as he gives you insight into his creative soul.
4:00pm โ 5:00pm, Room 315A
Exhibitors!
Along with a great lineup of guests, MegaCon is chock full of exhibitors. Check out this complete list to see if your favorites are going to be joining us.
BARBARIAN BATTLES
BIG CITY COMICS
BRIAN PULIDO/LADY DEATH
COLISEUM OF COMICS
CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT
DIAMOND DISTRIBUTORS
FUNIMATION PRODUCTIONS
HASH, INC.
INKWORKS
JASMINE BECKET-GRIFFITH FANTASY ART
RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL
THE DAVE SCHOOL
THE HERO INITIATIVE
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
ZOOM SUIT
A & S ANIMATION, INC.
BLINDWOLF STUDIOS
BRIAN SCAN STUDIES
CARNIFEX-KOBOCA
COMIC BOOK CONVENTIONS.COM
COSPLAY KINGDOM
CTRL+ALT+DEL PRODUCTIONS
CYBERLIGHT COMICS
FERROUS STUDIOS
FIRE POINT STUDIOS
FUDGEMUSKET, INC
GENERAL JACK COSMO PRODUCTIONS
INTERLUDE FILMS
LEVEL25 LLC
NIGHTGIG STUDIOS
PANDA!MONIUM PRESS
R & R PAPER GAME PRODUCTIONS
RABIDFROG PRODUCTIONS
RELIC FILMS
RUADORA PUBLISHING
SOMETHING POSITIVE
SPOOKY BELLTOWER PRESS
T & G BOOKS & PROMOTIONS
T.R. & CO. STUDIOS
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCI-FI
THIS - LAND
501ST REBEL LEGION
A COMIC SHOP
ANCIENT CITY ARMS
ANIME & COMICS
ANIME PAGODA
ANIME PALACE
ANIME PAVILION
ANIME REMIX
ANIME USA
ANIMENATION
ANIMENATION2/STUCK-ON-ANIME.COM
ARMADA GAMES
ARTEMIS LEATHERS
ASTONISHING COMICS
ATOMIC TATTOOS
BAST'S GARDEN
BEDROCK CITY COMIC CO.
BEST ANIME SHOP/FANDOM
BIG KATTS
BIG RED GUY COMICS
BOSHI-BASIIK
BRADS SPORTS CARDS & COLLECTIBLES
BUZZY MULTIMEDIA
CAPT. LOU'S COMIC STORE
CAPTAINS COMICS
CARDS COMICS & COLLECTIBLES
CARTOON PASSION
CHESSEX MANUFACTURING
CJ'S COMICS
CLOAK AND DAGGER COMICS
COLLECTIBLES INSURANCE AGENCY
COLLECTOR'S COMICS
COLLECTORS CORNER
COMIC AND HOBBY CONNECTION
COMIC CENTRAL
COMICS GUARANTY CORPORATION
CRAZY ED'S COMICS
CREATION
CRIMSON CHAIN LEATHER WORKS
CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGES
CUNNINGHAM'S COMICS
D & B COMICS
DALE ROBERTS COMICS
DAVE'S COLLECTIBLES
DAVE'S COMICS
DESTIN-NATION
DRAVEN CITY LIMITS
ECOMIC STORE
FORGOTTEN TREASURES
FORUM WAR
FUZZY PAL/FAERY LIFE
GOLDCOAST COLLECTIBLES
GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS
GREG WHITE COMIC BOOKS
HALF FULL STUDIOS
HEADS & TAILS
HEROS & DRAGONS
HOLLYWOOD BOOK/POSTER CO.
HOLLYWOOD ZOMBIE CLOTHING
HOLY COW ANIME
HONECK SCULPTURE
HOT FLIPS
HOUSE OF ANIME
IMAGINE THAT GALLERIES
ISLANDER COMICS
JASON PALMER ILLUSTRATION
JOHN ANDRIKO
JPNTOYS
JPUS ENTERPRISES, INC
K AND J NON SPORTS CARDS
KOOP'S COMICS
LADY HEATHER'S FASHIONS
MAXX EMPIRE LLC
MEDIA BLASTERS
MISTERCOMIC
MOTOR CITY COMICS
MRCCOMICS.COM
NEAT STUFF COLLECTIBLES.COM
NOSTALGIA ZONE, INC
NOSTALGIC
OFFWORLD DESIGN
OMEGA GAMES
ONTHERUNVIDEO.COM
PARTICLE 9 PRODUCTIONS
PAWSTAR
PENDRAGON COSTUMES
PINK LEMONADE COSPLAY
PK COLLECTIBLES
POPULAR COMICS
QUALITY COMIX
RAVEN GREGORY/ THE GIFT
RAVENWOOD ENTERTAINMENT LLC
REEL IMPORTS
ROOSTER TEETH PRODUCTIONS
SCI FI ROBOT INVASION
SIGH CO GRAPHICS
STYLINONLINE.COM
SUN ANIME
SWORDS N STUFF
TALES OF WONDER
THE AMAZING FACTORY
THE ARTIST ALLIANCE
THE BATTLEZONE
THE SIVER UNICORN
THE WIZARD'S WAGON
TIM GORDON COMICS
TIM LOHN
TIM VIGIL ART
TITAN GAMES
TROLL AND TOAD
TROMA ENTERTAINMENT
TWISTED HEROS
UBERBOT
UNIQUE VISIONS
WALDEN BOOKS/ BORDERS GROUP
WARP 9
WEE BEE CARDS
WILDGATE
WIZARD'S
WIZARDS REALM
WOLFPACK
YES ANIME, INC.
YUM YUM ANIME
For more information on MegaCon, be sure to check out the official site at: www.megaconvention.com.
We look forward to seeing you in less than two weeks! Come join us on February 16-18 at the Orange County Convention Center, Hall C in Orlando, Florida!
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