Organisers of the McM Manchester Comic Con 2012 say the event enjoyed a record number of visitors.
More than 11,300 gamers, sci-fi fans, anime aficionados and comic collectors flocked through the doors of Manchester Central last weekend - almost double the attendance of 2011's inaugural event.
"We were delighted with 2011, but 2012 was so beyond our expectations," said Manchester Comic Con co-organiser Bryan Cooney. "We knew we would have a great show but the turnout was even greater than we expected.
"The atmosphere was wonderful. We look forward to returning to Manchester next year and hopefully an even bigger crowd and hall."
Manga UK's head of marketing and acquisitions Jerome Mazandarani said: "Manga loved attending McM Manchester Comic Con. It was our first, but won't be our last. It was excellently organised and very well attended. Manchester is an amazing city and its people are warm and friendly. It was a great atmosphere.
More than 11,300 gamers, sci-fi fans, anime aficionados and comic collectors flocked through the doors of Manchester Central last weekend - almost double the attendance of 2011's inaugural event.
"We were delighted with 2011, but 2012 was so beyond our expectations," said Manchester Comic Con co-organiser Bryan Cooney. "We knew we would have a great show but the turnout was even greater than we expected.
"The atmosphere was wonderful. We look forward to returning to Manchester next year and hopefully an even bigger crowd and hall."
Manga UK's head of marketing and acquisitions Jerome Mazandarani said: "Manga loved attending McM Manchester Comic Con. It was our first, but won't be our last. It was excellently organised and very well attended. Manchester is an amazing city and its people are warm and friendly. It was a great atmosphere.
- 7/24/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
On February 17th and 18th, 2012, the London-Laurel Optimist Complex in small town, London, Kentucky, became a weekend getaway for rabid horror fans. Playing host to some truly legendary names of the horror and paranormal world, guests arrived in anticipation for the first ever Dead Winter Convention. Put together by Brian Sizemore and his wife Samantha Sizemore, Dead Winter Convention quickly became an unforgettable experience for all of those who made the trip.
Accompanied by close friend and Liberal Dead hype man Robert “Tater” Gutheridege, we made the two and half hour drive and arrived in London a day early. Being from small town eastern Kentucky, London felt just like home, only a lot friendlier. The next morning it was time to make our way to the London-Laurel Optimist Complex, we were not in the parking lot even ten minutes, when we had our first horror icon sighting. Parked directly across from us,...
Accompanied by close friend and Liberal Dead hype man Robert “Tater” Gutheridege, we made the two and half hour drive and arrived in London a day early. Being from small town eastern Kentucky, London felt just like home, only a lot friendlier. The next morning it was time to make our way to the London-Laurel Optimist Complex, we were not in the parking lot even ten minutes, when we had our first horror icon sighting. Parked directly across from us,...
- 2/21/2012
- by Ted Brown
- The Liberal Dead
Hey peeps, I'll be proudly representing GeekTyrant at the very cool Dark Carnival Film Fest this weekend in Bloomington, Indiana Nov. 19-21. If you're in or around the area come on out for a great time! With guests like Joe Bob Briggs, Tiffany Shepis, Deneen Melody, Kitsie Duncan, Marv Blauvelt, Mike Holman from Jackass, Mark Cray, Jessica Cameron, Jerry Murdock, Zoe Daelman Chlanda, Tinycore Pictures, the gang from Paranormal State and many more you don't want to miss out! Over 30 indie horror films will play, a costume party will be held, tattoos will be given, and my Crocaloctopus t-shirts will make their debut for the Syfy campaign!
Deneen Melody and myself are planning on doing the TerrorTyrant Radio from the event too! Oh and I'll be playing with the Ustream channel too!
Forget so-called 'film festivals' that show movies on a tiny screen in a cheesy hotel conference room. Dark...
Deneen Melody and myself are planning on doing the TerrorTyrant Radio from the event too! Oh and I'll be playing with the Ustream channel too!
Forget so-called 'film festivals' that show movies on a tiny screen in a cheesy hotel conference room. Dark...
- 11/17/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Grave Concerns, Inc. announces 2nd horror/paranormal convention of 2010 to be held in Lebanon, Ky
From the Press Release:
Grave Concerns, Inc. proudly presents Dark Woods Con 1.5, October 1-3, 2010, at the Centre Square Convention Center, Lebanon, Kentucky.
Dark Woods Con was developed to bring horror and paranormal fans together to socialize and meet some of their favorite celebrities, an opportunity often overlooked in smaller areas like Lebanon. This event will include horror actors, wrestlers, television and radio personalities, artists, local independent filmmakers and local independent actors. Some of the most noted guests include former Survivor cast member Rupert Boneham, Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis (‘Tromeo and Juliet’, ‘Nightmare Man’, ‘Mountain Mafia’), WWE wrestler The Honky Tonk Man, WWF wrestler, Al Snow, reality star Mike Holman (MTV’s Jackass), horror writer/director Tim Ritter (‘Truth or Dare?: A Critical Madness’) and many more. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to...
From the Press Release:
Grave Concerns, Inc. proudly presents Dark Woods Con 1.5, October 1-3, 2010, at the Centre Square Convention Center, Lebanon, Kentucky.
Dark Woods Con was developed to bring horror and paranormal fans together to socialize and meet some of their favorite celebrities, an opportunity often overlooked in smaller areas like Lebanon. This event will include horror actors, wrestlers, television and radio personalities, artists, local independent filmmakers and local independent actors. Some of the most noted guests include former Survivor cast member Rupert Boneham, Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis (‘Tromeo and Juliet’, ‘Nightmare Man’, ‘Mountain Mafia’), WWE wrestler The Honky Tonk Man, WWF wrestler, Al Snow, reality star Mike Holman (MTV’s Jackass), horror writer/director Tim Ritter (‘Truth or Dare?: A Critical Madness’) and many more. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to...
- 9/21/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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