Comic-Con 2005!!

[Lionheart]

It's nearing!!
Comic-Con 2005 will open doors July 14, 15, 16 & 17 i Downtown San Diego's famous Convention Center!
We'll be once again having the Portfolio review in the Sails pavillion on the upper level, for those who are new this is where you can get your artwork revised by comic-related industries' specialists, companies attending this year are yet unknown, i will inform as soon as possible.

Pices this year will be:
4-Day Memberships

Postmarked by
June 8, 2005
Adults: $55.00
JR/SR: $27.00*

Postmarked by
June 20, 2005
Adults: $65.00
JR/SR: $30.00*

For one day passes it varies, on 2004 it was 1st-3rd days around $10, $7 after 4:00pm, 4th day $5 (may ot be the exact prices but im sure its around that), this year may be either cheaper or a bit more pricey, or who knows, maybe the same, but now you know around how much $$ you'll need.

This year's we'll be having as special guests:

-Forrest J. Ackerman
-Lee Ames
-Murphy Anderson
-David B.
-Bob Bolling
-Ray Bradbury
-Gene Colan
-Greg Evans
-Juanjo Guarnido
-Pia Guerra
-Ray Harryhausen
-Robert Jordan
-David Lapham
-Jim Lee
-Scott McCloud
-Richard Morgan
-Gary Panter
-George Pérez
-Eric Powell
-J. J. Sedelmaier
-Kevin Smith
-Dave Stevens
-J. Michael Straczynski
-Dexter Taylor
-Michael Turner
-Brian K. Vaughan
-Jim Warren
-Marv Wolfman

[Lionheart]

ComiCon page has released the Schedule!!!

interesting stuff to come: July 14th.

12:00-1:30 Comic-Con Self-Publishing School 101: Getting Started—So you’ve decided you want to publish your own comic book. What do you do next? Join David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Matt Kindt (Pistolwhip), Frank Cammuso (Max Hamm), Jim Ottaviani (Two-Fisted Science), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), and Tim Stroup (Cold Cut Distribution) for an overview of what you need to consider before you take the plunge. Topics include creator boot camp, finding a co-creator, color vs. black & white, defining your goals, creative tools, publishing concerns (minicomic vs. direct market title), where to find more information, and considering the pros/cons of someone else publishing your book. This first in a series of panels will also cover an overview of the steps you will need to take to get your comic into a comic book store. Room 2

12:30-1:30 Wilmer Valderrama stars as El Muerto—Get an exclusive sneak peak at El Muerto, the feature film adaptation of the independent comic book by Javier Hernandez. Starring Wilmer Valderrama (That 70s Show), the film chronicles the origin of El Muerto and his subsequent battle with the Aztec gods that created him. Appearing on the panel are creator/associate producer Javier Hernandez, stars Wilmer Valderrama and Joel David Moore (Art School Confidential), screenwriter/director Brian Cox (Scorpion Springs), producer Larry Rattner (Dahmer), and executive producer Daniel Leone. Room 6A

12:30-1:30 Bandai Games—Representatives from Bandai Video Games will be on hand to discuss the latest Bandai game offerings for the videogame market. Check out the latest news on Zatchbell, Inuyasha, Gundam SEED, DICE, and One Piece! Giveaways held during the panel. Room 9

1:30-3:00 Coloring Comics: Beginning Coloring—Join professional colorists Dave McCaig (Adam Strange), Trish Mulvihill (100 Bullets), Jeromy Cox (Otherworld), Alex Sinclair (All-Star Batman and Robin) and Snakebite (The Red Star) for an introduction to coloring and computer coloring. Part of a two-day course, this seminar will teach you the basic steps needed to get started in the comic book coloring field, including scanning, monitor calibration, and software use. Room 1AB

1:30-2:30 CMX: From Japan with Love—They come from Japan: some of the most exciting, intense comics you’ll ever read! Now, DC Comics presents some of Japan’s most renowned manga, including Kikaider Code 02, Appleseed, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, Testarotho, Madara, Land of the Blindfolded, Tenjho Tenge, and more. Panelists will include DC’s VP for business Development John Nee and WildStorm VP/general manager Hank Kanalz. Room 2

4:30-5:30 Geneon Entertainment: Anime 2005 and Beyond—For over a decade, Geneon Entertainment has been captivating viewers with some of the most popular and revered anime titles on the market, including Akira, Tenchi Muyo!, Trigun, Chobits, Last Exile, Samurai Champloo, R.O.D -The TV-, and Appleseed. That trend continues full blast, as Geneon is set to unveil its latest, supercharged anime lineup that will have the anime world abuzz with anticipation. Geneon representatives will give the lowdown on the next hot wave of upcoming anime series, including The Count of Monte Cristo, Starship Operators, Hellsing Ultimate OVA series, and more! Room 2

5:30-7:00 Dirty Secrets of the Video Game Industry—Video games, like sausages, are best enjoyed if you don’t know what goes into making them. But for those of you that just have to know, or who dream of making the next hit game, the time has come for you to learn just what goes on inside a video game company. Join veteran developer Alex Jimenez (Enigma) and acclaimed artist Dave DeVries (The Monster Engine) as they relate their experiences working on such titles as X-Men: Children of the Atom, Dungeons & Dragons, BattleTanx, and Four Horsemen. Find out if you have what it takes to get into one of the most competitive and rewarding entertainment fields. The demand for developers is high, but what is it the companies are really looking for? Learn what you need to know to get in and what to do when you get there. Whether your interests are in computer art, game design, programming, or elsewhere, there’s something for all. Room 1AB (XD!!)

5:30-7:00 Cartoon Network: Adult Swim: A Panel About Pitching—Do you have an idea for TV but don’t know what to do next? Let Adult Swim gently guide you through the pitch process and have your questions answered by show creators who were once in your shoes. Featuring Nick Weidenfeld, Adult Swim development; Kim Manning, Adult Swim programming; Loren Bouchard, Home Movies, Dr. Katz; Dino Stamatopoulos, Mr. Show, TV Funhouse; and Todd James, Adam de la Pena, and Peter Girardi, Crankyankers. Room 6CDEF

Companies that will be reviewing Portfolios:

Academy of Art University
is the largest accredited private art college in the nation. Offering accredited AA, BFA, and MFA degrees in illustration, the Academy offers courses both on campus and online. Classes in the School of Illustration include Comic Book Illustration and Comics and Sequential Images, among others. Representatives will review portfolios by artists who are interested in a career in illustration, comics, and visual develoPMent. For more information go to www.academyart.edu.
PR A Friday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR A Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CinemaGraphix Entertainment
is a motion-picture production and publishing company that enhances the value and marketability of its movie and television projects by first launching them as comic books and graphic novels. All CinemaGraphix projects are written by movie and television screenwriters with multiple produced credits. We are looking for pencilers, inkers, colorists, and letterers in all genres to work on a wide variety of feature film-related comic books and graphic novels.
PR E Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR E Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR E Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR E Sunday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Dark Horse Comics
is looking for professional-level pencilers, inkers, colorists, and illustrators. Please be advised: this is a talent search, not an open critique. Reviews will be conducted by vice-president of publishing Randy Stradley and by senior editor Chris Warner. Submission guidelines are also available on the company website, www.darkhorse.com. Those with complete proposals should inquire about the "New Recruits" program at the Dark Horse booth. Dark Horse portfolio review sessions are first come, first served.
PR F Thursday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PR F Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PR F Saturday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PR F Sunday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Disney Animation
representatives will be available to review visual Development and storyboard portfolios. CGI reels and résumés for character animators, effects artists, modelers, look development painters, lighting/compositing artists, character TDs, look development TDs, and assistant TDs will also be accepted at the show. Please do not submit originals ,as submissions will not be returned. All portfolios and reels must also include a completed submission form available at this link.
PR D Friday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR D Saturday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Disney Publishing Worldwide,
leading publisher of comics, magazines ,and books worldwide, is actively seeks talented and innovative freelance artists and writers to work on domestic and international projects featuring new and existing Disney properties. All creators who are interested in submitting all-new, original concepts and characters are asked to stop by the Disney Comics booth, #2729, at your earliest convenience to sign up for the portfolio review sessions. Reviewers will be Jesse Post (comics editor, Disney Adventures) and Roberto Santillo (creative director, global magazines, Disney Publishing Worldwide), Michael Farmer (director, global design, retail books, Disney Publishing Worldwide), and Rich Thomas (executive editor, Disney Press). They will be meeting only with individuals who sign up at the booth and will be scheduling meetings on a first- come, first served basis.
PR B Friday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PR C Friday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Famous Frames,
is looking for visual content (comic strips, graphic novels) for mobile cellular and wireless distribution.
PR B Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR B Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR B Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

High Moon Studios,
formerly Sammy Studios, Inc., is an independent videogame development company located in the coastal city of Carlsbad in San Diego County. High Moon Studios is best known for its highly anticipated first-person shooter Darkwatch (www.darkwatch.com) and is currently working on additional original properties for next-generation videogame consoles. They are actively seeking concept artists with a passion for working in the videogame industry. They are seeking artists with portfolios showing original content, strong sense of design, thumbnails leading to final product, and a broad range of character, vehicle, weapon, and environmental design.
PR C Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Impact Books
seeks artist authors who can teach beginners basic comic and fantasy art drawing. Desirable topics include people, anatomy, monsters, manga, backgrounds, and coloring. Please bring 30 examples of art and biographical information. If possible, please include a step-by-step demonstration.
PR C Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lucas Licensing
is always on the lookout for good designers and illustrators in the entertainment industry, or those who are aspiring to be. Lucas Licensing art director Troy Alders will be reviewing portfolios, looking for work that is creative, featuring bold and unique styles that may be applicable to future Lucasfilm ventures.
PR B Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PR D Saturday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Marvel Comics
Attention artists! Are you searching to make your mark in the world of comics? Then the House of Ideas is where you need to be. Marvel is looking for the next big name, and that just might be you. Come with samples of your work for a review and critique. Who knows, your dreams could come true this weekend in San Diego!
PR A Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PR C Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PR C Saturday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Midway Games, Inc.
is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment software. Midway will have Stephan Martiniere, Jimmy Almeida, and Bill Tiller reviewing portfolios.
PR A Thursday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR A Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Origin Studios
would like to review portfolios with finished illustrations, illustrations done in Photoshop or Painter, or drawings or any kind. We are looking for freelancers and a possible full-time artist.
PR A Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR C Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PR A Saturday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR A Sunday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Platinum Studios,
an entertainment company that controls the world's largest independent library of comic book characters, which it adapts and produces for film, television and all other media, will be reviewing sequential art and story elling samples for freelance work.
PR B Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR F Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR F Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR F Sunday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Politi Designs
is a graphic designs and film company in Pomona, California. Politi is introducing Bombshell Comics, a cuttingiedge Internet-based comic book. The company is looking for a talented artist who can be utilized as a background illustrator. It is imperative to be familiar with computer graphics as well as the ability to transpose artwork to computer format.
PR F Thursday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR A Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PR B Saturday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR B Sunday, 2:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TOKYOPOP
is one of the largest graphic novel publishers in North America. The company is currently looking for artists with fresh, new styles who have been influenced by anime and manga. Artists are requested to bring 4 to 6 pages of sample sequential art in the manga style, with 8 1/2 x 11 copies to leave behind. For more information, visit the submissions page at www.tokyopop.com.
PR E Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR E Friday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR E Saturday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR E Sunday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM OMG!!

Wizards of the Coast, Inc.,
a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is the worldwide market share leader in the trading card game and tabletop role-playing games categories and a leading publisher of fantasy and science fiction literature. The company is looking for all genres and styles of concept-driven artwork that emphasizes the fantastic.
PR G & H Thursday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR G & H Thursday, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR G & H Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR G & H Friday, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR G & H Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR G & H Saturday, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PR G & H Sunday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PR G & H Sunday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

OMG this years gona be so awesome!!!!