Programming Announcements
Blood Drive
Added on: Thursday, February 04:
Blood Drive
Friday 1pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
The need for blood is great. Blood transfusions are often needed for trauma victims — due to accidents and burns — heart surgery, organ transplants, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or other diseases.
Be a Real Life Hero, Donate Blood!
All donors receive a special edition t-shirt!
MegaCon Universal Costume Contest – Win Prizes
Added on: Tuesday, February 02:
Categories are: Movie Character, Super Hero/Villain, Star Wars, Video Gaming Character, Children (age 0 - 12), Other
How to enter: You must fill out a registration form at the show. Registration forms are available at booth numbers 1130 & 1132 (501st Rebel Legion booth) Bring the form to Room 222 by 5:45 to get lined up in your specific category. Please note: only 100 applications will be given out. They will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Room 222 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Emerging from the wasteland of Megacon 2010...
Added on: Sunday, January 31:
The Wolf Pack Elite brings you the 5th Annual Megacon Attendees After Hours Party! Witness the transformation of the Backstage night club into Bartertown- a post apocalyptic haven for you and your friends.
In the need of water, alcohol, entertainment, or gas? We have all that waiting for you. Giveaways, dancing, contests, games, celebrity guests, surprises, and an incredible time all starts with SCI-FRIED taking the stage with their "geek rock" for the pre-party at 8:45 and the Wolf Pack Elite Entertainment starts at 9:45-2am.
If you have ever been to a Wolf Pack Elite party you know that we never disappoint. The apocalypse has come; don't be left outside in the wasteland! Celebrate with drink specials all night long!
From the rubble we have DJ Nelson Flux spinning the best in Top 40 and beyond! Experience a special live performance by Defenzmechanizm! Costume not required but encouraged- win a prize for Best Post-Apocalyptic Costume!! The best in the business body painters hooking it up dirty style.
BEST DRINK SPECIALS IN BARTERTOWN:
$3 drafts & domestics
$3.50 Imports
$4 wells
$5 Call
$6.50 top shelf
2 Special Drinks Only Available in Bartertown:
WOLF’S BLOOD $2 shots
Gasoline $2 shots
Info:
Where: Backstage @ The Rosen Plaza
Address: 9700 International Dr. International Dr
Phone: (407) 996-9700
***Club (Backsatge) is located inside THE ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL next to the Convention Center***
Cover is only $5 at the door 21+up only must have your ID.
FOR MORE INFO STOP BY OUR BOOTH #237 -or- visit us on our site www.wolfpackelite.com
So all you have to ask yourself is, do you have what it takes to survive Bartertown with the Wolf Pack Elite?
A Long Time Ago... Star Wars: The Eighties Strike Back; Picture Show Edition!
Added on: Sunday, January 31:
Come join a shadow cast in singing along to the show of an Eighties themed musical set in the Star Wars Trilogy.
Adventure Chefs- Making Danger Delicious!
Added on: Friday, January 29:
Two contestants battling nature and each other to find enough wild food ingredients for a gourmet feast for three guest judges.
3 Boys Productions is proud to present a preview of their new reality cooking show Adventure Chefs. Producer Terry Cronin will be on hand to discuss how comic books led to innovation in cooking entertainment.
For more info go to adventure-chefs.com
Florida Tribal Bellydance
Added on: Tuesday, January 19:
Megacon is pleased to announce the return of Florida Tribal Bellydance, Friday and Saturday only.
Tribal Bellydance presented by: Florida Tribal Dance Tribal Bellydance is a modern style of bellydance influenced from many cultures including the Middle East, India, Asia, Africa and even modern styles of dance like Hip Hop. Come join Lacey, Director of Florida Tribal Dance as she teaches you some fun Tribal Bellydance movements and talks a little about the history as well as costuming, hair and make-up.
Hero Initiative: The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project Signing
Added on: Tuesday, January 19:
ALL 12 creators will be signing the The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project book at Hero Initiative Booth # 525. Both books can be bought at the Hero booth -- hardcover is $25, softcover $12.99.
FRI, 12 MAR; 200 PM-300 PM: 100 Wolverines: Joe Benitez, Jim Calafiore, Mike Choi, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Jusko, Andy Smith, Bill Tucci, Mark McKenna, Mike McKone, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson
Movie Cars at MegaCon
Added on: Sunday, January 17:
Ghostbusters Car
"Palm Coast Ghostbusters" ECTO-1B
The ECTO-1B is a beautifully restored 1970 Cadillac Miller Meteor based on the ECTO shown in the newly released, Ghostbusters – The Video Game. The car is used by the Palm Coast Ghostbusters at various charity events, car shows, and of course conventions.
The Real Mach 5
Based on the early anime cartoon series, Speed Racer, the Mach 5 is one of the most famous and recognized cars in the world. The Real Mach 5 features special illumination headlights, wrap around windshield, working saw blades, and a working periscope. Come out to MegaCon 2010 and see the most famous and recognized anime vehicle.
Flintstones Mobile
"The Bedrock Tumbler"
The Bedrock Tumbler is a Mark Towle creation based on the Flintstones Mobile used in the movie The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. The tumbler is fully mobile and able to go any direction. The Bedrock Tumbler even has moving "rock" rollers to complete the Stone Age effect.
MegaCon Portfolio Review
Added on: Friday, January 08:
Once again, MegaCon is proud to sponsor a portfolio review booth for new artists. Writer/Editor Barbara Randall Kesel will be on hand to offer hints and tips to artists looking to develop a comics portfolio.
Portfolio review times are 12-2 and 3-5 on Friday
11-1 and 3-5 on Saturday
11-1 and 2-3 on Sunday
No appointments will be set: sessions are first come, first served, with preference given to those who have done the best prep work.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW TIPS:
PENCILERS: Companies might like your pinup drawings, but they’ll hire you based on a solid series of sequential images. If you can’t write your own script, look for a sample script online or send Barbara a script request via this site. Be sure to put SAMPLE SCRIPT REQUESTED in the subject line.
INKERS: Your technique will get you jobs, but your own penciling might not be the best art to show off your inks. Many comic artists and some companies will make pencil art samples available to you. Ink these on a vellum overlay or use a light box to transfer them to Bristol board for the best effect. Inking on regular paper diminishes the character of your ink line. Don’t be afraid to move away from markers and learn to work with a brush or a flexible nib—they’re harder to learn, but your work looks better and more professional in the long run!
COLORISTS: It’s not just about filling the page with color, but enhancing the art and the storytelling. You can add to the mood and the readability with color. Don’t just show your coloring tricks—show your ability to be an additional storyteller.
The R2 Builders Group
Added on: Monday, January 04:
Back by Popular Demand - The R2 Builders Group is a worldwide, family oriented group; that supports multiple Charities and visits sick children in hospitals. Builders from all around the Country build Astromechs and other Movie Props. The robots are built out of all Aluminum or Poly Styrene. They will be bringing several different Droids and Movie Props to Megacon 2010.
Makazie One
Added on: Saturday, December 12:
Makazie One brings a new look and feel to the Star Wars fan film genre that will take you on a journey through intense ground battles and haunting imagery of death as an elite Imperial soldier tracks down a known threat to the Empire. Set in the Star Wars universe between Episodes III and IV and told through the Imperials perspective, if you’ve always loved the bad guys you won’t want to miss the screening of this new and unique short film at MegaCon followed by a Q&A session with the film makers.
The Doctrine Film Experience
Added on: Saturday, December 12:
Have you ever been watching a film and think: how'd they do that? The Doctrine Film Experience takes you behind-the-scenes of Independent filmmaking. This experience, created by Independent Filmmakers, is interactive, entertaining and educational... Sci/fi Style! Hosted by Doctrine Productions.
Willie's Wenches
Added on: Saturday, December 05:
Making their debut appearance at MegaCon, this bevy of beautiful cheerleaders in boots and corsets packs a comedic payload that even the Master Chief would approve of! Catch Willie's Wenches (voted one of the top ten acts at the 2008 and 2009 Kansas City Fringe Festivals) as they bring you everything from silly "Shakespeare" to Star Wars.
This year's shows will feature A Midsummer's Nightmare Dream on Elm Street 13. It's the Bard's horror "classic" complete with redneck zombies, cute vampires, one cross-dressing slasher and every horror movie reference we could mercilessly cram into this 45 minute romp. (suitable for all ages)
Or catch our bawdy 18+ shows. Pack your dice bag and head to the land of Lutefisk with our hit musical Hamlet: Electric Boogaloo! It's a four hour epic tragedy compressed into 45 minutes, four nutty actors, Cthulhu the Insult Comic (with bonus risqué Disney parodies)!
Ready for more 18+ entertainment? Its dirty Danes versus psychotic Scotts in our wild wrestling musical, Hamlet vs. Macbeth: The Original Shakespearean Smack Down! Complete with hot mini-kilts, sword fighting, and slapstick show parodies!
So take a break from the autograph tables, get your freak on, and come see Bard's original cheerleaders! Join Clarissa, Emma Grace, Lolita, and Malcus for Willie’s works like you’ve never seen them before! Check us out at www.willieswenches.com or on myspace/facebook.
Back by popular the demand the Alpha Ghost Team
Added on: Friday, November 20:
ALPHA was formed in 2008 by Ron Bordner and Scott Tepperman, who met in 2004 as part of a local ghost hunting group. During that time, they created the popular “Ghost Hunting 101” lecture series for several bookstore chains around Tallahassee, FL as well as for many different college campuses and universities across Florida. They have also filmed numerous T.V. specials for the BBC, PBS, UPN, and other local media outlets and have hosted seminars and discussion panels with Brian Harnois (Ghost Hunters International) at the 2008 Wrath of Con Sci-Fi Convention & Film Festival, and attended the 1st annual TAPSCON convention as invited guests by members of the TAPS Family, where they were introduced to Jason, Grant, and the rest of the Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International teams.
In the summer of 2009, ALPHA became semi-finalists for the SyFy channel’s online “Pair-anormal” contest where they were hand picked from thousands of potential video contest entries. Later that year, ALPHA released their first commercial DVD, “Dead Air [LIVE] From the Windsor Hotel”, a documentary-style investigation of the famously haunted Windsor Hotel located in Americus, GA.
ALPHA is comprised of highly trained investigators and certified instructors on paranormal phenomena. They take pride in submitting the best evidence, conducting thorough paranormal investigations and helping to lead the way in the ghost hunting community by conducting themselves in a trustworthy, scientific and professional manner. ALPHA always uses the latest equipment available to them for their research. Additionally, they also advocate the use of experimental techniques and other non-conventional methods of investigation.
ALPHA is also dedicated to assisting people with any paranormal related issues by educating them and (in some cases) attempting to resolve their specific situation(s). They are available to speak at paranormal con-ferences, conventions, civic centers, schools, organizations and any other community event.
Project Fanboy Awards
Added on: Tuesday, November 17:
November 1st 2009 - Project Fanboy is proud to announce that the nominations for the 2009 Project Fanboy Awards have ended and voting has officially begun! Voting will continue through December 31st 2009.
The Project Fanboy Awards are voted on by you, the comic book fan! Help us give back to the creators who give us so much each year by voting for your favorite comic, artist, writer, hero, villain and more!
To cast your vote, please visit the Project Fanboy Awards page here: http://awards.projectfanboy.com
Winners of the 2009 awards are scheduled to be announced at the Project Fanboy Awards Ceremony Sunday, March 14th 2:30 pm - 3:10 pm in Room 222A at the MegaCon comic book convention in Orlando, Florida. The 2009 Project Fanboy Awards are now accepting nominations.
Below are the official 2009 nominees, however you may also download the 2009 Nominees Brochure (Microsoft Word Format), here:
http://www.projectfanboy.com/project_fanboy_awards/2009_nominees_brochure.doc
Kids Events
Added on: Wednesday, October 28:
Skiffytown League of Heroes will be setting up their Headquarters on the main showroom floor. Please check the floor plan for the location. Come down and join them for the following events.
Imagine a Costume for Kids - Did you ever want to be a superhero? Come join Skiffytown League of Heroes and make a costume out of the scrapes and treasures provided? We’ll help you create your very own hero with anything we have and loads of imagination. You will walk away with something from your very own imagination; join the ranks of superheroes by creating your own. There will also be an area for face painting. Parents, its good clean fun, and besides, the world needs more superheroes. This event will take place all three days on the showroom floor – Check the showroom floor for exact hours.
Kids Costume Contest - Skiffytown League of Heroes will be hosting a kids costume contest, if you have a homemade costume, please come by and sign up, join in the merriment and just have fun. Sign up will be on the showroom floor.
Skiffy Story Time - Skiffytown will host a kids and kids at heart story time with the heroes, come and take a break from the craziness and sit down for a few minutes and enjoy old time stories about heroes, villains, and storylines. We will have the time posted, so come on by. Story times will be posted on the showroom floor in the Skiffytown League of Heroes station.
Skiffy Safety - Every good superhero and super kid needs to know about safety and how to be safe. Learn from the Skiffytown League of Superheroes about the rules of the road. Ask questions, as the saying goes, the more you know. So please drop on by to see what time it will be at. Skiffy Safety times will be posted on the showroom floor in the Skiffytown League of Heroes station.
Skiffytown League of Heroes Presents an Old Time Radio Story - Join Skiffytown as they battle villains, use your imagination and join in the fight against the forces of evil. Old time radio was the high def of yesteryear, you’ll be surprised at the fun you can have.
Costuming on a Budget - Join Skiffytown and Friends as they talk about costuming on a budget and the ingenious ways others have come up with totally awesome costumes and uniforms. It doesn’t take a lot of money to come up with cool stuff.
Please Note: Skiffytown League of Heroes Station will be our gathering point for lost children.
NOW CASTING SPECIAL 250th Episode
Added on: Friday, September 25:
For the first time ever, in celebration of its 250th episode, What Not to Wear is doing a national search for The Worst Dressed American (open to WOMEN only). Email mraptis@bbcnyproduction.com to nominate yourself or secretly nominate a friend, and you or she could appear on the 250th episode of the show and get the royal treatment, compliments of Stacy and Clinton! Send at least 2 pictures that show her style, her name, age, size, height, occupation, describe her style and tell us why we should pick her! Deadline for submissions is September 25th so email today!
About the show:
"WHAT NOT TO WEAR" provides fashion intervention to people nominated by friends/family/co-worker as someone who desperately needs a style overhaul! Fashion experts, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly then confront the person and reveal their plan to teach them "WHAT NOT TO WEAR" sorting through the person’s current wardrobe and providing them with rules for maximizing their best assets and personal style. They are given a Visa card worth $5,000, and it’s time to hit the shops. After a consultation with Stacy and Clinton on these new clothing choices, along with a dramatic hair and makeup revamp, viewers will see a complete transformation and a stunning reveal.
Connect with the TLC Audience:
- TLC is in 85 million homes in the US
- 23.3 million viewers tune into TLC each week
- 83 million viewers tune in to watch TLC each month
- TLC ranks #1 in concentration of upscale adults 25-54 and 18-49 in prime time
Winners of the Mini-MegaCon Costume Contest
Added on: Wednesday, August 26:
Best Overall – Nicolas and Paul Plesca as John Conner and Terminator “The Terminator”
Best Comic Book Character – Jessica Williams as Harley Quinn
Most Creative – Marshall Ward as “Team Fortress II” Pyro Guy
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy – Gabi Gonzalez as Valtiel “Science Hill 3”
Best Movie Character – Nicolas and Paul Plesca as John Conner and Terminator “The Terminator”
Best Anime Character – Christina Goodin as Sango “Inuyasha”
