BOOM! STUDIOS RETURNS TO THE BIG APPLE FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON PRESS RELEASE

BOOM! STUDIOS RETURNS TO THE
BIG APPLE FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON

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September 23,  2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Award-winning comic book publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2014 New York Comic Con, which will take place at the Javits Center in New York City, during the weekend of October 9-12.

 

BOOM! and its imprints KaBOOM!, Archaia, and BOOM! Box can be found at booth number 1344 and will host the following creators at varying times all weekend (please check at the booth for signing times):

 

  • Bryce Carlson (Hit)

  • Chris Miskiewicz (Thomas Alsop)

  • Collin Kelly (Hacktivist)

  • David Petersen (Mouse Guard)

  • Dan Fogler (Moon Lake)

  • Jackson Lanzing (Hacktivist)

  • Jake Lawrence (Teen Dog)

  • James Tynion IV (The Woods, Memetic)

  • Jason Starr (The Returning)

  • Josh Hechinger (The Grave Doug Freshley)

  • Kate Leth (Bravest Warriors, Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring)

  • Matt Gagnon (Day Men)

  • Marguerite Bennett (Butterfly, Sleepy Hollow)

  • Natasha Allegri (Bee and PuppyCat, Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake)

  • Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes, Sleepy Hollow)

  • Paul Jenkins (Fairy Quest, Fiction Squad)

  • Shane-Michael Vidaurri (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches, Iron: Or, the War After)

  • Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes)

 

Additionally, throughout the weekend, fans can buy original customized sketches on BOOM!’s “Get-A-Sketch” covers from several different artists, including:

 

  • Allison Strejlau (Regular Show)

  • Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors)

  • Kate Leth (Bravest Warriors)

  • Travis Hill (Adventure Time)

 

Other BOOM! Studios creators also appearing at New York Comic Con include Humberto Ramos (Fairy Quest), Charles Soule (Strange Attractors), Chris Eliopoulos (Cow Boy: A Boy and His Horse), Ed Brisson (Sons of Anarchy), Frank J. Barbiere (Black Market), Michael Moreci (Curse), Elena Casagrande (Suicide Risk), Josh Williamson (RoboCop), Michael Dialynas (The Woods), Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert (Translucid), Brent Schoonover (Mr. Murder Is Dead), Camilla d’Errico (Tanpopo), Chandra Free (The God Machine), Andrew E.C. Gaska (Space: 1999), Durwin Talon and Guin Thompson (Beautiful Scars), Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (Planet of the Apes), Garry Brown (Sons of Anarchy), Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Justin Jordan (Deep State), Rafael Albuquerque (Savage Brothers), Marcus To (Cyborg 009, Hacktivist), Deron Bennett (Hacktivist), Missy Pena (The Amazing World of Gumball), Vanesa R. Del Rey (Hit), Stephanie Hans (Suicide Risk), and Tessa Stone (Regular Show: Hydration).

BOOM! Studios will also host a number of panels and debut numerous exclusive convention variant covers and limited edition items during the convention. Further details will be released next week. For tickets and more information on New York Comic Con, visit their site at www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

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ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey’s Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV’s The Woods; Mark Waid’s Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns was released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri’s Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!’s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, and Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox’s vast catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the small screen.

Cartoon Network Brings the Laughs to New York Comic Con

Cartoon Network Brings the Laughs to New York Comic Con

with CN ANYTHING Panel

 

Super-sized Panel features Producers and Talent from

Original Animated Comedy Series

 

Imagine a super panel where ANYONE from your favorite Cartoon Network series could show up and ANYTHING could happen!  Imagine exclusive content and insider info from show creators!  Imagine impromptu performances and revelations from the talented cast and crews! Imagine a kitten tickling a pig! Well, imagine no more, friends! For the first time ever, Cartoon Network presents: CN ANYTHING, a panel moderated by comedian Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve, Uncle Grandpa) and featuring tons of special guests and never-before-seen content from your favorite animated comedies plus a sneak peek with the cast and creator of Cartoon Network’s upcoming first-ever mini-series Over the Garden Wall!

Panelists include Adventure Time’s Kent Osborne (head of story), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), Jessica DiCicco (voice of Flame Princess), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King);  Over the Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale (creator), Melanie Lynskey (voice of Beatrice) and Collin Dean (voice of Greg); Regular Show’s Sam Marin (voice of Pops) and Paula Spence (supervising art director); Uncle Grandpa’s Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve); Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar (creator), Zach Callison (voice of Steven) and Estelle (voice of Garnet); and Clarence’s Spencer Rothbell (head of story and voice of Clarence).

Cartoon Network will also be hosting a Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest.  Come watch special Halloween episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows before they air on TV! Bring your A-game and participate in the costume contest with surprise guests judges and prizes for the top winners.  Tickets for the autograph signing will be available for pickup at the screening (limited number of tickets available).

See the full lineup below and please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change. For continuing information about Cartoon Network’s plans at New York Comic Con and for real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter @CartoonNetPR. While at the con, don’t forget to use the same hashtag’s as Cartoon Network #CNAnything #CartoonNework #NYCC.

 

Saturday, OCTOBER 11

SCREENINGS

Halloween Screening Partaay

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: 1A24

 

Cartoon Network will also be hosting a Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest.  Come watch special Halloween episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows before they air on TV! Bring your A-game and participate in the costume contest with surprise guests judges and prizes for the top winners.  Tickets for the autograph signing will be available for pickup at the screening (limited number of tickets available).

 

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS

Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Location: 1E05

 

Come meet some of the amazing Cartoon Network talent following the Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest.  Make sure to pick up your tickets to the signing at the screening.

 

 

Sunday, OCTOBER 12

 

PANELS

CN ANYTHING Panel

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Location: The Empire Stage, Hall 1E

Talent: Adventure Time’s Kent Osborne (head of story), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), Jessica DiCicco (voice of Flame Princess), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King);  Over the Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale (creator), Melanie Lynskey (voice of Beatrice) and Collin Dean (voice of Greg); Regular Show’s Sam Marin (voice of Pops) and Paula Spence (supervising art director ); Uncle Grandpa’s  Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve); Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar (creator), Zach Callison (voice of Steven) and Estelle (voice of Garnet); and Clarence’s Spencer Rothbell (head of story and voice of Clarence).

 

Imagine a super panel where ANYONE from your favorite Cartoon Network series could show up and ANYTHING could happen!  Imagine exclusive content and insider info from show creators!  Imagine impromptu performances and revelations from the talented cast and crews! Imagine a kitten tickling a pig! Well, imagine no more, friends! For the first time ever, Cartoon Network presents: CN ANYTHING, a panel moderated by comedian Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve, Uncle Grandpa) and featuring tons of special guests and never-before-seen content from your favorite animated comedies plus a sneak peek with the cast and creator of the upcoming mini-series Over the Garden Wall!

 

 

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 97 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy®-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.