Happenings: Fan Expo Canada (TM) announces the Comic Book Expo Guests for 2011

International Guest Coordinator Tiziano De Santis and I (Kevin Boyd, your Canadian guest and Artist Alley Guest Coordinator) as well as the rest of the administrative team for FAN EXPO CANADA (TM) 2011 are very pleased to announce the Comic Book Expo Guest List. We’ve been assembling this list for many months now, and while… Read More Happenings: Fan Expo Canada (TM) announces the Comic Book Expo Guests for 2011

Election Hangover

So last night the Canadian Federal Election took place and the result I was least expecting happened: A Conservative majority government, the rise of the NDP as official opposition party, the Liberal Party being humbled down to a mere 34 seats and the utter decimation of the Bloc Quebecois. For a while now we’ve been… Read More Election Hangover

New Comics – In Stores 5/4/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 5/4/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving at your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.

Happenings: Canadians – Are you ready for this week? THOR movie, FCBD, TCAF & more!

Canada is set to love comics this weekend as we go in for the first major comics weekend of the year with multiple events taking place all over the country. On Thursday, May 5th Fan Expo Canada (TM) will be announcing the bulk of the comic book guests for the annual event that takes place… Read More Happenings: Canadians – Are you ready for this week? THOR movie, FCBD, TCAF & more!

Happenings: Paying for It Book Launch & Party – 05/01/2011 in Toronto

Chester Brown’s PAYING FOR IT Book Launch & Party Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Type: Party Location: Goodhandy’s, 120 Church St. Chester Brown’s PAYING FOR IT – Book Launch & Party Hosted by NOW Magazine’s Sasha Von Bon Bon Sunday, May 1st, 2011 7:30PM-10PM – Doors at 7 @ Goodhandy’s, 120… Read More Happenings: Paying for It Book Launch & Party – 05/01/2011 in Toronto

TCAF: Pencil it In video

Toronto Comic Arts Festival: Pencil it In from Toronto Comic Arts Festival on Vimeo. Director: Christopher Hutsul Director of Photography: Vinit Borisson Producer: Nick Sorbara Executive Producer: Jacinte Faria Editorial: Melanie Hider, Bijou Editorial Score: “Background Noise (Don’t Become)” by Solvent, Courtesy Ghostly International Sound Design: Vapor Music Online Artist + Colourist: Hardave Grewal, RedLab… Read More TCAF: Pencil it In video

Happenings – Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas in Toronto May 7/8, 2011

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas will be in Toronto, appearing at Gendai Gallery, which will be exhibiting the graphic works of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and Joanne Hui. Both artists use the form of manga to address unique moments in Canadian history that are particular to their culturally specific histories of activism and resistance. Yahgulanaas is known for… Read More Happenings – Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas in Toronto May 7/8, 2011

Hobby Star Marketing files an injunction against the UFC over the name “Fan Expo”

According to Postmedia News and other sources — Hobby Star Marketing, the Toronto based producers of the comics and pop culture event Fan Expo Canada (TM) have filed an injunction against the producers of the UFC Fan Expo taking place this weekend in Toronto at the Direct Energy Centre over the use of the name… Read More Hobby Star Marketing files an injunction against the UFC over the name “Fan Expo”

Happenings: TCW launches the new monthly “Industry Night” on 4/27/2011 in Toronto

The Toronto Cartoonists Workshop is happy to announce that it is launching it’s first “Industry Night” this Wednesday, April 27th at the Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton Street, near College Street) in Toronto, ON. The evening starts around 8pm and should run until 11pm or later. The first edition of the event will feature Marvel Comics… Read More Happenings: TCW launches the new monthly “Industry Night” on 4/27/2011 in Toronto

5 Retailer Finalists for the Harry Kremer Award Announced

On February 1st 10 stores were named as being in the running for the 2011 Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Retailer Award. In order to move to the final round of consideration, the nominated retailers had to send in additional materials for the judging committee to consider by April 1st. Based on materials received, the 10… Read More 5 Retailer Finalists for the Harry Kremer Award Announced