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Paley Preview Parties: ABC on September 10

Posted in Appearances, Convention/Event, New Shows, News, Paley Center, Television on September 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will, once again, be holding their annual Paley Preview Parties, spotlighting some of the new fall shows being introduced by each of the major networks.

On September 10 (which is a Saturday), ABC will screen the comedies Last Man Standing, Man Up! and Suburgatory as well as the new drama Revenge. Among the panelist are Jeremy Sisto and Jane Levy from Suburgatory; Christopher Moynihan and Dan Fogler from Man Up!; Nancy Travis from Last Man Standing; and Emily Van Camp, Madeline Stowe, Gabriel Mann, and Mike Kelley from Revenge.

Attendance is free, but an RSVP is required. For more details, please visit The Paley Center for Media.

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Paley Preview Parties: NBC on September 8

Posted in Appearances, Convention/Event, New Shows, News, Paley Center, Television on September 4, 2011| 2 Comments »

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will, once again, be holding their annual Paley Preview Parties, spotlighting some of the new fall shows being introduced by each of the major networks.

On September 8, NBC will screen the debut episodes of the half-hour comedies Whitney, and Up All Night and Free Agents as well as the dramas Grimm, The Playboy Club and Prime Suspect. The guests on the panel that night will be Whitney-based only, including the entire cast and executive producers.

Attendance is free, but an RSVP is required. For more details, please visit The Paley Center for Media.

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Paley Preview Parties: The CW on September 7

Posted in Appearances, Convention/Event, New Shows, News, Paley Center, Television on September 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will, once again, be holding their annual Paley Preview Parties, spotlighting some of the new fall shows being introduced by each of the major networks.

On September 7, The CW will debut their three new dramas Hart of Dixie, Ringer and The Secret Circle. And while panelists have not been announced yet, executive producers of each of the aforementioned shows are scheduled to be there.

Attendance is free, but an RSVP is required. For more details, please visit The Paley Center for Media.

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Paley Preview Party: CBS on September 6

Posted in Appearances, Convention/Event, New Shows, News, Paley Center, Television on September 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills will, once again, be holding their annual Paley Preview Parties, spotlighting some of the new fall shows being introduced by each of the major networks.

CBS will start off the week-long event on September 6 with the pilot episodes of the half-hour comedies 2 Broke Girls and How to be a Gentleman as well as the two dramas Person of Interest and Unforgettable being screened.

The screenings will air after a special panel with the cast and creative team of Criminal Minds, which is expected to include cast members Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Paget Brewster and Kirsten Vangsness.

Attendance is free, but an RSVP is required. For more details, please visit The Paley Center for Media.

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Castle Charity Convention

Posted in Appearances, Breaking News, Charity Event, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Television on September 2, 2011| 2 Comments »

Are you a fan of the ABC series Castle? Do you live in or near Los Angeles?

Well, if you answered yes to either question, you just might get a chance to participate in the Castle Convention, the upcoming one-day charity event presented by the folks at CastleTV.net in association with the California Browncoats.

The Castle Convention will give fans the opportunity to meet some of the stars of Castle and raise money for some good causes. There will be guests (to be announced) from the series attending the event and fans will be able to ask questions during Q&A sessions and will have the opportunity to buy autographs and photos with the guests.

You can find out more details here.

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WonderCon Is Moving – Mark Your Calendars

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News on September 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The following comes verbatim from ComicBookResoruces.com regarding the next WonderCon event:

WonderCon, part of Comic-Con International’s (CCI) family of conventions, today announced that the 2012 show will be held March 16-18, and Anaheim, California, will play host to the long-running comics and popular arts convention. San Francisco’s Moscone Center, WonderCon’s traditional venue, will undergo renovations in early 2012, leaving the 25-year-old show in the unenviable position of either being canceled or finding a new venue.

In a move to help alleviate an overcrowded calendar, ReedPop’s C2E2, which has been waiting to announce dates for its own show in March 2012, will now seek alternative dates while Wizard World has announced that it will postpone its April 2012 Anaheim show.

“It certainly was not our wish to move,” commented David Glanzer, director of marketing and public relations for the nonprofit event. “However, when faced with the prospect of canceling the show for a year or moving locations, after careful consideration we decided to keep WonderCon on the 2012 calendar at a venue that could accommodate our needs.”

“We fully understand the challenges of trying to secure dates at any venue, let alone one undergoing renovation,” said Lance Fensterman, Group Vice President of ReedPop. “In an effort to minimize the impact on exhibitors and attendees we are currently looking to shift C2E2 from our traditional March dates.”

Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard World offered a unique solution to offset any potential conflict for fans and exhibitors: “All of us who produce conventions know securing dates can often be a frustrating experience especially when you find yourself having to move to a new city.” Shamus continued, “Because of their long history, Wizard World has decided to accommodate WonderCon and postpone our April 2012 Anaheim show.”

“We appreciate the efforts of Lance and Gareb for going above and beyond in making the WonderCon transition more manageable,” said Glanzer.

ME: Mark your calendars!!

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Win Two VIP Tickets to the Vampire Diaries Convention Hosted by Creation Entertainment

Posted in Appearances, Breaking News, Contest/Sweepstakes, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Television on August 26, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Verbatim from the folks over at VampireDiaries.com, “how would you like to meet Joseph Morgan, Paul Wesley, Daniel Gillies, Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino, and David Anders and get all the dark, delicious details about The Vampire Diaries Season 3. Well, you can on September 17 and 18 at Creation Entertainment‘s “Creation Entertainment Salutes the Stars of The Vampire Diaries” convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.”

The Vampire Diaries

It will be “a weekend full of vampires, wolves, and delicious Southern biscuits at one of the most beautiful resorts in the world”. And, the event is being hosted by the talented folks behind the Hillywood Show too.

You can get all the details for this contest right here!

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Fall Preview Parties at Paley Center for Media

Posted in Convention/Event, Paley Center, Television on August 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »

It’s that time of year again: the Fall Preview Parties (for the new shows at the major networks) at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles have been announced.

These events are FREE, but you are asked to RSVP so the center has a head-count of how many people are attending.

You can find out all the details on the events, where to RSVP, etc. right here.

And, here is the schedule of events:

September 6, 2011
PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties: The CW

See previews of the CW’s new programs: Ringer, Hart of Dixie and The Secret Circle
(Party at 6:00 pm; panel at 7:00 pm)

September 7, 2011
PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties: CBS

See previews of CBS’s new programs: 2 Broke Girls, Person of Interest, Unforgettable, How to be a Gentleman and A Gifted Man
(Party at 6:00 pm; panel at 7:00 pm)

September 8, 2011
PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties: NBC

See previews of NBC’s new programs: Whitney, The Playboy Club, Up All Night, Prime Suspect, Free Agents and Grimm
(Party at 6:00 pm; panel at 7:00 pm)

September 10, 2011
PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties: ABC

See previews of ABC’s new programs: Last Man Standing, Man Up, Suburgatory and Revenge
(Party at noon; panel at 1:00 pm)

September 12, 2011
PaleyFest: Fall TV Preview Parties: FOX

Watch previews of Fox’s new programs: New Girl, Allen Gregory, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, The X Factor and Terra Nova
(Party at 5:00 pm; panel at 6:00 pm)

NOTE: There will be talent from each of the networks attending each of these parties – but the names of the talent won’t be announced until later.

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Star Wars Art Exhibit: “Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away”

Posted in Artists, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Spotlight on August 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Do you like Star Wars? How about art? Those two types of interests may not sound like they work well together, but that certainly isn’t the case where the “Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away” exhibit is concerned.

Professional illustrator and painter Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez will be showing their Star Wars-inspired work at Hold Up Art (located at 358 E. Second Street in Los Angeles) from August 20 through September 15.

Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away (Photo By: Hold Up Art)

The “Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away” is a celebration of the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars through the showcasing of artwork inspired by the 1977 film, its sequels, prequels and the litany of auxiliary characters created by George Lucas.

“Star Wars became one of my earliest childhood obsessions, and to do a show now celebrating not only the film, but the art behind the scenes as well as the fantastic characters that make up the world of Star Wars, has me reverting to my 10 year old self again!” says Brian Lee, Hold Up Art curator. “The culture and fanaticism of Star Wars had not only permeated every aspect of pop culture today; from music to politics, but has forever left its mark on our expectations of science fiction, cinema and traditional narratives.”

Randy Martinez is one of the most renowned illustrators of his time. His work depicting Lucasfilms’ Star Wars characters launched him to the forefront of the genre, and can be seen in Star Wars Insider, Scholastic Books, Topps Trading Cards, and the Star Wars Celebrations II-V (Europe and Japan). In addition to his work on Star Wars, Randy is one of today’s premiere sketch card artists. He is a fixture for Topps Trading Cards. He began drawing for them in 2004 and garnered numerous accolades on titles such as Lord of the Rings, Heroes, Terminator, and Marvel Comics. Recently, Randy added the credit of author to his resume. He has published two titles with Impact Books, “Creature Features: Learn to Draw Monsters and Aliens” and “Sketch Card Mania”.

Denise Vasquez is an artist working in many mediums: actress, illustrator, author, custom toy designer and award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist. She current creates custom vinyl toys for Ben Pot Toiz, and has worked with other companies such as DKE Toys, Topps and others. Denise’s vinyl dolls have been collected by Stan Lee and are featured on Conan O’Brien’s “COCO MoCa: Museum of Conan Art”.

Alongside the paintings and reproductions of Randy’s work, Denise will be featuring several original hand-crafted vinyl toys, including the unveiling of her Dia de Los Meurtos take on the Darth Vader helmet. This one of a kind helmet will be up for auction throughout the exhibition. Bids will be accepted online and over the phone. Interested bidders should contact Hold Up Art at (213) 221-4585 for further details.

There will be an opening reception on August 20, 2011 from 7 PM to 11 PM where a musical mash up of Randy and Denise’s favorite music will be featured along with selections from the Star Wars score and even favorite clips from the Star Wars films projected in the gallery

For more information about this and other exhibits, please visit Hold Up Art here.

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Comic Con Report: Get Your Jolly On With the Cast of Castle

Posted in Comic Con, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Television on August 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Here is an excerpt of my Comic Con coverage of the Castle panel from NiceGirlsTV:

Jon Huertas and Tamala Jones (Photo Credit: Rueben)

Most of the cast of Castle made an appearance at Comic Con last month in San Diego, and as you can imagine, hilarity ensued. With TV Guide columnist William Keck acting as moderator, he introduced cast members Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Seamus Dever, Molly Quinn and Nathan Fillion to the stage to the thunderous applause of the over capacity crowd.

Molly, once again, surprised the fans by dressing up – last year she wore a Star Trek dress. This year she was dressed as none other than Malcolm Reynolds, the character that Nathan made famous in the short-lived Joss Whedon-created series Firefly and its box office sequel Serenity.

You can read more of this article at NiceGirlsTV here.

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