Commentary by Kendall Whitehouse
Tag: comic-con
Comic-Con International: San Diego or, as it is more commonly known, San Diego Comic-Con or simply SDCC, is a massive event. Each year presents attendees with a challenging exercise to determine which of the many simultaneous activities they can afford to miss. Comic-Con scheduling is particularly vexing in my case since I wear multiple hats. … Continue reading San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Recap and Photo Highlights
This past weekend, Wizard World Comic Con returned to Philadelphia with a show geared to expanding the audience beyond the usual comic book and superhero crowd. This year's celebrity headliners were drawn from a wider array of fandom than the usual superhero and science fiction movies and TV shows. And, new this year, Wizard World … Continue reading Wizard World Philadelphia 2017: Looking to Expand the Fanbase
The major comic cons -- such as Comic-Con International's San Diego event in the summer and ReedPOP's New York Comic Con in the fall -- feature a large assortment of pop culture events and activities. That presents a challenge for people who are interested in multiple aspects of popular media -- movies, television shows, comic … Continue reading New York Comic Con 2016: Recap and Photo Highlights
Virtual reality (VR) had a significant presence at ReedPop's New York Comic Con this year. A dedicated exhibition space on the lower level of the Javits Center, dubbed the Experiential Zone, demonstrated a number of approaches to virtual reality and immersive cinema for both entertainment and marketing. Entrance to the Westworld VR Experience. One of … Continue reading From the Real World to the Virtual: Westworld at New York Comic Con
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