Archive for February, 2007
Review and Outlook 2007 for Comics Publishing
In our first episode from the NY Comic Con, we present a panel discussion of industry leaders sharing their perspectives on the year ahead in comics. Douglas Wolk, contributing editor for PW Comics Week, is the moderator for panelists including Paul Levitz, President and Publisher of DC Comics; Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP; Dallas Middaugh, Assoc. Publisher for Del Rey Manga; Alvin Lu, VP Publishing for VIZ Media; and Dan Buckley, President and Publisher for Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
Podcasts from the Show On Their Way
Wow! What a great 2007 New York Comic Con. We have lots and lots of video and audio podcasts to share with you, including highlights from the panel discussions; interviews with honored guests, artists and creators; reports from the American Anime Awards; and tons of surprises. Stay pod-tuned as we start to release episodes over the next few days.
The Editors
Meet the Winner of NY Comic Con Anchor Podcast Contest
Meet Tim Leong, the winner of our podcast star-search. Tim is the editor and founder of ComicFoundry.com, an online comics magazine. In the daytime he’s also the Deputy Art Director of Complex Magazine. He’s got a journalism degree, lives in New York and was named the 2006 Sexiest Man in Comics.
Stan Lee Interview - Podcast Exclusive!
Stan Lee, a guest of honor at the New York Comic Con, and former head writer, editor and art director of Marvel Comics – who helped create Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk and Silver Surfer just to name a few…talked to our podcast reporter on his new projects at POW! Entertainment. A new DVD called Mosaic. Another one coming out soon called Condor. A project with Ringo Starr. A project with Hugh Hefner and the Bunnies. Not to mention year two of Who Wants To Be A Superhero?
And be sure to go to POW’s Booth #755 at the show to find out where Stan Lee is speaking. They also will have info on how to audition for his Superhero reality show — right here at the NY Comic Con.
Unique Collaboration - Karl Kerschl and Ragni
Instead of issuing standard CD sleeves for their debut EP, the rock band, RAGNI, worked with comic illustrator KARL KERSCHL (Superman, Teen Titans, X-Men 2) to produce a 72-page wordless graphic novel that works on the same themes as the music.
You can see some of the images from this novel in this music video, created specially for the NY Comic Con’s podcast. KARL KERSCHL and RAGNI will be at the NY Comic Con selling and signing their limited edition CD+Graphic Novella at the MONKEY SWEATSHOP booth all weekend.
Ragni has toured Europe, performed live streaming shows to thousands of listeners through their Ragni website and given away exclusive digital tracks at iPod friendly shows. Their music can be heard in documentaries and short films from the National Film Board of Canada and podcast shows available through Apple’s iTunes music store.
American Anime Awards Finalists Announced
The New York Comic Con today announced finalists for the inaugural American Anime Awards. Over 43,000 fans cast their vote for the hottest manga and anime in North America. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony during the New York Comic Con Saturday night, February 24.
Tickets to the ceremony and gala are sold out, but fans can enjoy both through a special broadcast event on Anime Network, America’s #1 anime channel March 23 (broadcast) and April 12 (VOD).
And, you can watch coverage of the event plus highlights right here at our very own NY Comic Con podcast station, also in March!
Become A Reporter at Tokyo Anime Fair!
Wanna go to Tokyo?? You can be cast as a guest reporter for Anime Selects to attend Tokyo Anime Fair. You will have exclusive access to all the events at the fair, March 22 - 25, as well as the anime scene on the streets of Tokyo. Visit AnimeSelects.com for details on how to audition.
