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The NYC Pet Show 2010
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- Published on Sunday, 09 May 2010 03:10
- Written by Brad Balfour
Presented in a collaboration with the American Pet Products Association, the inaugural NYC Pet Show -- taking place May 22-23, 2010, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan -- provides attendees with an interactive experience of activities, meet & greets, seminars and panel discussions. This lifestyle event will discover new products and services and gather information that will help you have better relationships with your animals. 
And of course your pets are welcome!
The NYC Pet Show has stage programming led by industry experts focusing on all things pet! throughout the weekend. Featured sessions include:
- "What Do Cats Want From Their Litter Box" with Beth Adelman
- "Money Saving Pet Tips" with Charlotte Reed
- "Animal House Style" with Julia Szabo
- "Where to Travel with Your Pet This Summer" with Emily Goldfischer of the Loews Regency Hotel
- "Is Your Pet the Next Big Animal Actor?" with Dawn Wolfe
- "Adopting a Shelter Pet" with Gail Buchwald of the ASPCA
- "Cat Myths Debunked" with Anne Hohenhaus, DVM
- "Tips from the Groomer of the Year" with Olga Zabelinskaya
In addition to stage presentations, the vendor hall will have fun activities including:
- Mini make-overs with Jorge Bendersky, Celebrity Dog Groome
- FREE dog grooming with Babette Haggerty
- Meet & Greets with PEOPLEPets.com's expert maltese Ethel
- Pup-casso Paw Painting
- Photo ops with Westminster "Best in Show" winners Rufus & James
- Meet Westminster's "Schmitty the Weather Dog" and Ron Trotta
Raffle prizes from PEOPLEPets.com every hour
The Metropolitan Pavilion will also be filled with vendors and services where attendees can shop and learn about pet products. Participating vendors Include:
- American Cancer Society Bark For Life
- American Pet Products Association
- Amore dei Cani
- Angel On A Leash
- Animal Instincts Pet Psychic
- The Animal Medical Center
- Ark Naturals Products for Pets
- Art-casso
- Babette Haggerty's Dog Training
- Bamboo Pet/Fat Cat
- Blue Buffalo
- Bowser Go Potty
- Chloe's Canine
- Comfort Zone
- Daily Kibble
- DOGSWELL
- Dr. G's Fresh Pet Food
- Earthborn Holistic
- Flydog
- GreenDog Naturals
- Hartsdale Pet Cemetery & Crematory
- i Rescue Rover Apparel
- Isle of Dogs
- Jacques in the City
- K9Cakery.com
- Lambert Vet Supply
- Leashes and Lovers
- Little Star LLC
- Loews Regency Hotel
- Lucky Paws
- Mars Veterinary
- Merrick Pet Care
- Metropolitan Dog Club
- Mulligan Stew Pet Food
- Natura Pet Products
- Nature's Variety
- New York Post
- The New York Times
- Pedigree
- PEOPLEPets.com
- Pet Acoustics
- PetaPotty
- Petcurean Pet Nutrition
- Pipsqueak Productions
- Posh & Co.
- Primal Pet Foods
- PupGear Corporation
- The Puppy Hugger
- The Refined Feline
- Resco Pet Products
- Robbie Dawg, Inc.
- Schmitty the Weather Dog
- Sherpa Pet Group
- Simply Fido
- Stella & Chewy's
- SynergyLabs
- TD Bank
- Wagatha's
- Water 4 Dogs
- World's Best Cat Litter
- Yoghund
- ZiwiPeak, Ltd.
Below is a selection of Meet & Greets and Stage Presentation:
Having A Pet Without Breaking the Bank
Saturday and Sunday
1:30pm to 2:15pm
Aware of Americans' concern for their furry friends and bank accounts, Pet Care and Lifestyle Expert Charlotte Reed offers NYC Pet Show attendees a series of money saving pet tips so that they can save money, without sacrificing the care their pets deserve. Reed suggests pet owners practice the ounce of prevention theory: taking their pets to their annual veterinary visits; brushing their teeth to prevent expensive cleanings; and giving their pets Heartworm and flea and tick medications.
She also believes that in the case of luxuries such as doggie daycare and trips to the pet spa, however, there are ways to cut back while not compromising the level of love, care and affection your pet receives. "There is more that you can do beyond buying discounted medications. In some cases, creativity comes into play," she says.
Cesar Millan at the NYC Pet Show
Saturday, May 22nd
Millan, best-selling author and a popular TV series star has launched Cesar's Way magazine, a premier lifestyle magazine based on his philosophy and teachings. Meet Cesar and get an autographed copy.
The PEOPLEPets.com booth
Saturday and Sunday
at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Stop by to win fabulous pet prizes each day including free pet daycare, grooming, style gifts and more. Winners will be announced at 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm.
Ethel, PEOPLEPets.com's wise and adorable maltese Meet & Greet
Saturday, May 22nd
Submit your pet questions for the next "Ask Ethel" behavior advice column to a PEOPLEPets.com editor
Dog trainers, Kate Perry (named New York Magazine's "Best Dog Trainer in NYC") and Robert Haussman, Dog Boy NYC
Sunday, May 23rd
Two of New York's best will be discussing their craft.
While at the show, pick up complimentary copies of Modern Dog, the Pet Gazette and the New York Post...
Tickets on sale at $20 in advance.
Become a fan of the NYC Pet Show on Facebook.
For speaker bios and programming info vendor offers and industry news... visit the website: http://nycpetshow.com/main.shtml
NYC Pet Show
May 22-23, 2010
11am - 5pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th Street
NYC
CCK Global Events | 555 Madison Avenue | 30th Floor | New York | NY | 10022
ShowBiz Expo - LA
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 19:16
- Written by Lynne Shannon
This year’s Los Angeles edition of the ShowBiz Expo, the largest networking event for the entertainment
industry, is taking place April 24-25, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Events include a wide range of networking opportunities besides the exhibit hall: workshops and seminars, designers' showcase, focus groups, roundtable discussions, film festival, headshot displays for casting, live auditions for performers, movie reel showcase, original music showcase and much more.
Free keynotes include:
"Can You Talk Your Way to an Oscar™? Meet the Stars Behind the Voices,"
presented by Voicebank.net, which explores the exploding voiceover field. 
"Low Budget Film Production"
Moderator: Al Satterwhite (director/cameraman/photographer) with
Kimberley Browning (festival director, Hollywood Shorts/filmmaker/producer),
Greg Crowder (founder, 6 Reel Pictures/writer) and
Robert Mann (director)
Some of the Panels are:
“Get Carded” (SAG, AFTRA, Equity, etc) with
Ivan Rivas (outside business representative, Actors' Equity Association)
William F. Thomas (AFTRA Los Angeles executive director)
Nayla Wren (director of organizing, Screen Actors Guild)
“Show Me the Money” -- Moderated by: Alan Brody (Founder, iBreakfast) 
(who also moderates "Fast Pitch - Pitch your Idea to Investors") with
Adam Chapnick (IndieGoGo)
Anne Marie Gillen (Gillen Group LLC)
Larry Langs (iBusinessPartners)
Gene Massey (CinemaShares.com)
“View from Behind the Camera” -- moderated by Stephanie Argy (filmmaker & contributing writer, American Cinematographer Magazine) with
Fred Goodich, ASC (Dangerous Ideas)
Francis Kenny, ASC (Justified)
Geary McLeod, ASC (The Mentalist)
George Mooradian, ASC (According to Jim)
“The Biggest Thing to Hit Acting in the Last 50 Years Comes to LA”
with Helen Kogan (The Science of Acting)
“Seeing Red”
Everything you wanted to know about using the RED Camera and the Equipment that goes with it. Presented by Hollywood Shorts.
Throughout each day, the ShowBiz Expo Los Angeles Film Festival hosts free screenings of short films from emerging filmmakers.
For more information, visit www.theshowbizexpo.com and select “ShowBiz Expo Los Angeles”.
ShowBiz Expo - LA
April 24-25, 2010
LA Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street, West Hall B
Los Angeles, CA
Anaheim Comic Con 2010
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- Published on Friday, 16 April 2010 09:31
- Written by L E Shannon
Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California. This major pop-culture convention brings together fans of comics, toys, collectibles and offers a chance to see actors, writers, artists that each industry has to offer. Leading the impressive guest list is Special Guest Stan Lee, world famous comic book & motion picture icon. “...I’m a big fan of Wizard magazine and...I’m really looking forward to the Wizard Con and to meeting all the fans—plus, there’s something else!” said Stan. “I’m also eager to hear everyone’s reaction when I tell them my two breaking news announcements!”
Fans will have the opportunity to question Stan about those mysterious announcements and a lot more, and an exclusive Stan Lee interview will take place at Anaheim Comic Con. And naturally, the pundit of POW! will also take part in the 100% Cotton Q&A session hosted by Wizard Editor Mike Cotton.
Also thrilling fans is the appearance of Star Trek’s own, original William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, as well as Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, among others.
Many stars of classic TV are expected, including Lee Meriwether, Lindsay Wagner, Julie Newmar, Yvonne Craig, Erin Gray, Richard Hatch, Gil Gerard, Herb Jefferson, Butch Patrick, and Adam West and Burt Ward. Also coming are stars from Battlestar Galactica, the Batman, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean films, and numerous others.
Newer shows’ stars include Lance Reddick (Fringe, Lost), Scott Porter (Caprica). Jewel Staite (Warehouse 13, Stargate: Atlantis, Firefly), Miracle Laurie (Dollhouse), Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Cliff Simon (Stargate: SG-1), and Melinda Clarke (The Vampire Diaries).
The guest roster of artists and toy makers is equally impressive. Special Guests include Tony deZuniga (Jonah Hex), Glenn Fabry (2000AD, The Preacher), Phil Jimenez and Todd Nauck (Amazing Spider-Man), Ale Garza (Fathom, Cable, Batgirl), Drew Johnson (Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Fantastic Four), Rob Liefeld and Mike Mayhew, among many more.
Sessions that are not to be missed:
"FX-Make-up with Academy Award© Winner Barney Burnham"
"Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary Q&A"
"Comedic Writing"
Also being held:
Sanctioned Gaming Tournaments
Voice Actors Pavilion
The Largest Magic: The Gathering Pre-Release
Plus more than 400 Exhibitor, Celebrity and Creator Booths
For more information, go to www.wizardworld.com.
Anaheim Comic Con 2010
April 16-18, 2010
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
4th Annual Kids Comic Con Flies in The Bronx
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- Published on Saturday, 10 April 2010 13:32
- Written by FFTraveler Staff
With the support of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, the
4th Annual Kids Comic Con takes place at
Bronx Community College on Saturday April 10, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A family-centered art and literacy comic-book convention, the Kids’ Comic Con provides a free, colorful and art-filled day for children and their parents to engage writers and illustrators from the comic-book and graphic-novel industry.
Last year's convention was attended by almost 800 participants. All the children and teenagers attending the free KCC event receive books, participate in art and writing workshops, and meet top volunteer professionals from the world of comics.
Created by writer and educator Alex Simmons and by Gene Adams, the director of Collaborative Education at BCC, the KCC is the first comic-book convention themed literacy project in The Bronx. "Since 2006 BCC and KCC have provided workshops throughout New York and New Jersey for children and educators on the use of comic books and graphic novels in literacy improvement," said Adams. "And we've not only been supported by the publishing industry, but also by Canson Paper, and Sakura Color Products of America ... all coming together for the kids."
Professional artists volunteering at KCC have worked with the biggest and most successful industry giants such as Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, Random House Books, Tokyopop, Viz Media, and D.C. Comics.
Among this year’s list of industry artists will be
Jamal Igle
Amy Ignatow
Ray Felix
Rich Terdoslavich
James Barry
Anne Sibley O'Brien
Jamal Peppers
James Sherman
Free workshops at KCC include subjects such as how to drawing scenery, how to develop storylines, science and superheroes, careers in comics, and more.
For info go to: http://www.kidscomiccon.com
The
4th Annual Kids Comic Con
Saturday April 10, 2010
Bronx Community College
Butler Hall, Rm 304
West 181st Street & University Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10453
Alex Simmons
718-601-0371
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