The 45th annual multi-media, multi-genre, multi-fandom convention features panels involving celebrities, entertainers, and creators from a diverse range of entertainment. Special events, autograph signings, an exhibition hall, and screenings of films and television episodes occur throughout the 4-day event. San Diego Comic-Con will run from 24-27 July.
Nine Worlds is a "large fan-run multi-genre geek event in London" modeled on "US sci-fi cons like Dragon Con and GenCon and SDCC." Their goal is to "about fan-led events, and having conversations with creators (writers, directors), rather than focusing on merch and celeb signings. " Some "GeekFest Tracks are being run as mini-cons in their own right."
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop culture convention that is devoted to artists, creators and fans alike. The primary focus is to allow fans to meet and interact with other like-minded people, show off their own creative talents, buy anime and manga related goods, and celebrate their fandom in a social environment. SMASH! encourages all forms of anime fandom through a variety of activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and other special popular culture events.
Creatures of the Night is a one day convention for fans with Guest Talks, Photo and Autograph sessions, VIP option and lots of fun! Live guests include Holland Roden, Ian Bohen, and Sinqua Walls
The 72nd meeting of the World Science Fiction Convention takes place in London this year. This will be the first to be held in London since 1965. It will also be the 75th anniversary of the very first Worldcon held in New York in 1939 - something they will be celebrating within their programme and events.
Loncon 3 will be a celebration of science fiction in all its forms with over 7,000 fans expected, along with hundreds of writers, editors, artists, and other professionals from across the genre.
The eight film versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation. The movie version of the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, premiered in 2001, in between publication of the fourth and fifth books of this global literary phenomenon.
Cultural Transformations Research Group at Aarhus University is pleased to announce that qualified research papers are considered for prospective publication in a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Otherness: Essays and Studies.
Wolf Moon Con. is the first Teen Wolf fan convention in Spain! Fans will be able to share an incredible weekend with the actors of this series including Tyler Hoechlin, Ian Bohen, and JR Bourne.
RCCC 2014 will be taking place September 20-21, 2014 at the Oregon Convention Center, and will be co-produced by both Emerald City Comicon and Rose City Comic Con, combining the talents and organizational efforts for one event. Celebrity guests include Michael Biehn, Ernie Hudson, Marina Sirtis and Wil Wheaton.
GeekGirlCon 2014 is a two-day convention that gives female geeks and their supporters the opportunity to build a community, share facts and fandom, and learn how they can help promote the role of women and other underrepresented groups in geek culture.
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Date:
11 October 2014 to 12 October 2014
Location:
Washington State Conference Center in Seattle, WA, USA
