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This Saturday, Big Apple Comic Con Makes the Holidays Super with Its Array of Collectibles and Creators at The New Yorker Hotel
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 15:30
- Written by Brad Balfour
Pictured above: Howard Chaykin
What: Big Apple Comic Con
When: Saturday, November 23rd
Where: New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave @34th St
Times: 10am-7pm (early admission 9am)
Tickets: General Admission $30; VIP Admission $85; Kids under 14 $15, Kids under 10 are Free
Now in its 28th year, the Big Apple Comic Con has become the longest-running comic book/speculative fiction/pop culture convention in New York City. It was started by retailer Michael “Mike Carbo” Carbonaro in March 1996 in the basement of the St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Having grown out of the church, between 1999 to 2008, the Big Apple Comic Con often featured multiple shows per year, with a large three-day “national” convention held in November, at the Metropolitan Pavilion and later at the Penn Plaza Pavilion. The show was sold to Wizard Entertainment in 2009 but was reacquired 2014 by Big Apple CC Corp.
Over the course of its history, the convention has been known as the Big Apple Convention, the Big Apple Comic Book Art, and Toy Show, and the Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo; with the larger three-day November shows known as the National Comic Book, Art, Toy, and Sci-Fi Expo, the National Comic Book, Art, and Sci-Fi Expo, and the National Comic Book, Comic Art, and Fantasy Convention. In 2014, the name “Big Apple Comic Con” was revived by Mr. Carbonaro for its March 2015 show.
In 2018, the Big Apple Comic Con moved from the decaying Penn Plaza to the recently revived 1929 Art Deco masterpiece New Yorker Hotel.
The latest edition is taking place this Saturday at the hotel. The BACC Holiday Con features over 100 exhibitors, artists, guests, and cosplayers, with a special focus on talented up and coming artists from the NYC area. All this plus an all-star guest line up including:
• Inkpot and Eagle award winning artist/writer Howard Chaykin (Star Wars, Captain America)
• Animation king Bill Plympton (won Best Film and Best Director LA animation festival 2023).
• Aaron Reynolds the creator of the bestselling phenom Effin’Birds
• The master of Spy vs Spy and cartoon genius Peter Kuper.
• Eisner Award winner Alitha Martinez (World of Wakanda, X-Men, Moon Girl, Black Panther)
• Underground Comics legend Larry Welz (Cherry Poptart, Captain Guts)
• Magical voice of a thousand characters Marc Thompson (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Transformers)
• Alpha Girl Comics author, and Bram Stoker Award winner Amy Chu, whose mindboggling talent includes Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, Carmilla: The First Vampire
• Mr Monopoly and Genshin Impact, Bottomless Potamus the many voices of actor Tony Waldman
• Seinfeld’s own John O’Hurley and the voice of King Neptune on SpongeBob and other characters.
• Sean Chen visionary creator of EVERMIND and innovative artist for Wolverine, Electra, X-Men
• Bill Tucci Inkpot Award winner, creator of the phenomenal saga Shi (also Sgt Rock. A Child is Born)
• Nik Virella the innovative and spectacular art sensation (Wolverine, Hyperion, 1872)
• Ever sparkling super talented actor/podcaster all around mensch Ming Chen.
• Eisner, Inkpot and Harvey award winner Joe Staton (Batman, Justice League, too many to list)
• X-Men, Batman, Daredevil, Thor never looked so good as when Mark Morales brings them to life
• Bob Camp cartoonist, Artist, director 2X Emmy nominee (Ren and Stimpy, Sponge Bob, Conan)
• Ken Landgraf artist for the greatest vigilante comic of all time New York City Outlaws (Wolverine)
• Michael Fife creator/writer/artist of the action series COPRA (also Bloodstrike Brutalists, Zegas)
• Extraordinary Cosplayer, Wrestler, actor, internet radio Monique “GATA’ Dupree
• Emmy and Ringo award winning cartoonist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma and The Red Hook)
• Charles Forsman creator of Revenger, Celebrated Summer, Slasher, and Automa.
• Zuperhero Comics and “Bootleg Spiderman” phenom Mahdi Khene
• Man of a thousand inks Keith Williams (X-Men, Superman, Star Wars, Harlem Hellfighters)
• Writer, artist, inker Al Milgrom edited Marvel Fanfare for 10yrs (X-Factor, Spiderman, Avengers)
• World renowned comic book culture maven Heidi MacDonald editor in chief of ComicsBeat
• Creator of Squish and Squash and The Crying Boy, Ringo nominated writer illustrator Niall O’Rourke
• Topps sport cards master illustrator Brian Kong
• Kristen Gudsnuk writer/artist of the groundbreaking Henchgirl and the hit series Making Friends
• Sublime artist and colorist James Sherman (Superboy, Silver Surfer, The Punisher)
• Actor Anthony Forest who has had iconic parts in Star Wars, Oppenheimer, and Spy Who Loved Me
• Martial Arts Hall of Famer Sifu Cliff Kupper presents a NYC Premiere of his latest film Martialist 2
• The voice of Tony the Tiger voice actor Tony Daniels (X-Men, JoJo#39;Circus, Sailor Moon)
There will be a dedicated Pokemon event room for players and voice actors.
The BACC is a collectible dreamworld event, a national hub for collectors and traders, with some of the greatest collectible books exhibited, and available for sale or trade.
For information: go to https://bigapplecc.com/
NAB Show NYC & AES Show 2024: Tech & Sound
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2024 17:18
- Written by Brad Balfour
Looking at the future of tech is the NAB Show NYC. Running October 9 - 10, the NAB Show returns to the Javits Center. As part of the keynote, CEO Anjali Sud will discuss Tubi’s impact on the streaming landscape. The show includes the Election Coverage Summit, which features experts in media trust and political coverage who will provide actionable strategies for navigating the complex media landscape during and after election season.
NAB Show New York will feature more than 275 exhibitors from across the world of AI, tech, and beyond. The Product of the Year awards recognize notable new products and technologies exhibited at NAB Show and available for delivery in 2024. A panel of industry experts selected the winners for the sixth installment of this awards program.
The Photo+Video Experience looks into the world of photography and videography where you can join technical sessions like The Filmmaker's Toolbox: Crafting Stories On and Off Screen with Fujifilm and explore cutting-edge tech.
Alongside the NAB Show is the AES Show 2024, which is organized by the Audio Engineering Society. This annual gathering unites over 10,000 audio professionals, enthusiasts, and exhibitors from around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, a novice, or a student, the AES Show provides a platform for collaboration, discovery, and learning.
To learn more, go to: https://nabshow.com/newyork2024/ & https://aesshow.com/
NAB Show NYC
October 9 - 10, 2024
Javits Center
New York Comic Con: Heroes, Manga, & Movies at the Javits
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- Published on Sunday, 06 October 2024 14:38
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The New York Comic Con returns once again, much like Jean Grey, unleashing a superhero fest of titanic proportions on the Javits Center. The massive event runs October 17 to the 20th, with a special preview day on October 16 for industry professionals. The show kicks off for the general public on the 17th with special events such as Coffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch: a ticketed events with Bestselling authors Carissa Broadbent (Six Scorched Roses), Danielle L. Jensen (Bridge Kingdom), Elise Kova (Arcana Academy), and Brigid Kemmerer (Forging Silver into Stars) and Seeking Salvation: A Hazbin Hotel Panel, a panel showcasing the hit new animated web series.
The convention’s Artist Alley, one of the highlights of NYCChas over 500 tables with legends and newest artists side by side. Featuring Bob Camp, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, Humberto Ramos, Kieron Gillen, Sara Pichelli, Katie Cook and over 500 others in the same place.
The show will also full of special guests from TV and movies, including:
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Elizabeth Olsen
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John Boyega
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Walton Goggins
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Alison Sealy-Smith
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Adam Nimoy
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Orlando Bloom
and many more!
Extensive panels and presentation explore everything from Yu-Gi-Oh deck building and cosplay showcases, to panels for librarians and sneak peaks at new TV shows and movies. Celebrate 10 years of the podcast Happy Sad Confused in person as Josh Horowitz chats with an all-star cast of fan favorite guests, including Outlander star Sam Heughan and Stranger Things star David Harbour.
To learn more, go to: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
New York Comic Con
October 17 - 20, 2024
Jacob Javits Center
It's Officially Spring: The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 18:18
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Spring has sprung, and that means The New York International Auto Show rears its head at the Jacob K Javits Center once more. Running March 29 to April 7, chock full of the latest and greatest from auto manufacturers around the world, concept cars, experiences and more. The New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. More than two floors of displays from the world’s automakers featuring the newest vehicles will be brought to the NYIAS.
Specialty exhibits include the Celebrity Vehicle Exhibit, which includes the rare 1971 Stutz Blackhawk coveted by Elvis, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s custom 1948 Packard Super 8, and more. The Custom Car Experience, Never Ride Stock (NRS), features customized cars, trucks, and bikes to charity scooter races, giveaways, live vinyl wrapping, and car care demos, the Never Ride Stock Experience is a celebration of individuality and creativity on wheels. But that’s not all – attendees can also expect to indulge in the latest street style trends, with fashion-forward displays and showcases that complement the high-octane atmosphere.
Manhattan Motorcars Inc. curates the Exotic Vehicle Boot at the New York Auto Show. This exclusive showcase promises to be a haven for enthusiasts of luxury, performance, and sheer opulence, featuring cars from Bentley, Karma, Lotus and more. There’s also an assortment of test tracks you can go on from Jeep, Ford Bronco, Hyundai and specialty EV’s, spanning currently available and upcoming vehicles.
To learn more, go to: https://www.autoshowny.com/
New York International Auto Show
March 29 - April 7, 2024
Jacob K. Javits Center
