Stan Lee’s Comikaze
presented by POW! Entertainment today announced this year’s expo will be held
on November 1-3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Now in its third year, the organizers
of the largest regional multi-media, pop culture, comic, horror and gaming
convention invite visitors to unleash their inner geek as they unveil the first
wave of guests and activities that promise to delight entertainment fans of all
ages.
As the first and only multi-media,
cross-genre expo to hit Los Angeles; Stan Lee’s Comikaze has already created a
pop culture extravaganza that attracts celebrity appearances from icons to
up-and-coming artists in the mainstream and “geek” worlds including animators,
comic book and anime illustrators, special effects teams, writers, actors and
filmmakers. Last year, the expo drew in 45,000-plus attendees with more
expected to attend for 2013. This
November, the show will kick off with appearances by comic book legend, Stan
Lee, and queen of horror, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, both partners in
Comikaze.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to
be presenting the 3rd Annual Comikaze event in Los Angeles,” said
Stan Lee, Chairman of POW! Entertainment.
“The fan enthusiasm for this event has grown every year, and so my team
and I can’t wait for our true believers to experience what we have in store for
them.”
“Stan Lee's Comikaze is a
lot like Shark Week, we never start out with the Great White,” said Regina
Carpinelli, chief executive officer and founder, Comikaze. “This year we have
some pretty mind blowing guests and attractions that we will be announcing each
week. We plan on making this year’s Comikaze a weekend of action and fun for
the whole family.”
Visitors to the 3rd
Annual Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo can expect a wide-range of innovative
programming and activities that will provide fans with unparalleled access to
their favorite artists and creators, which will include:
·
Over 400 vendors and up to 100 panels
·
Largest collection of Marvel movie props ever assembled, curated by
Stan Lee, including never-before-seen in public items from his own personal
collection
·
Elvira’s unique pop-up macabre signing area, complete with art gallery
and other “spooktacular” delights
·
Guest appearances: LeVar Burton of “Star Trek” and “Reading Rainbow”
fame, and famed anime voice actor Kirby Morrow (“Dragon Ball Z”), among many
others that are soon to be announced
·
Cult lifestyle brand, Tokidoki, will host a special area on the show
floor, offering one-of-a-kind exclusives
·
Famed special effects company Stan Winston’s Legacy Studios (“Jurassic
Park,” “Avatar” and “Iron Man”) will be showcasing props
·
Cosplay contest with over $5000 cash prize confirmed
…and much much more to be announced.
Tickets are currently
available at a special fan rate of $20 per day or $45 for a three-day pass.
For more information about
Comikaze, including up-to-date guest info, sponsorship information, vendor
applications and ticket sales, visit www.ComikazeExpo.com.
