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Q&As with Karl Urban, Stephen Amell, Bruce Campbell’s "Last Fan Standing" Highlight Programming at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, January 23-25
Q&A sessions With Karl Urban, Stephen Amell and Bruce Campbell’s "Last Fan Standing" highlight panel programming at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, January 23-25 at the Oregon Convention Center. Interactive sessions with WWE® Superstar Daniel Bryan®, Divas The Bella Twins™, Michael Rooker, Alan Tudyk, Tyler Posey and Katie Sackoff, Marvel portfolio reviews, costume contests and a "Critical Hit" concert are also featured. - January 18, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
New Website Launched Features Profiles of Debut Stars
GogruMogru has just launched a new website for the sole purpose of bridging the gap between inspirational figures, upcoming stars and their followers. - January 18, 2015 - GogruMogru Pvt. Ltd.
Kick Start 2015 Creatively with Audio4fun's Attractive Offers
To help everyone kick start a new year filled with inspiration and creativity, Audio4fun is graciously offering their Top audio/video morphing tools at 30% Off regular prices. Offer ends on Jan 26, 2015. - January 17, 2015 - AVSoft Corp.
Loch Ness Monster Spotted at Grande Vegas Mobile Casino
Grande Vegas Casino (www.GrandeVegasCasino.com) has added another new game to its mobile casino. Loch Ness Loot has been a favorite in Grande Vegas’ online casino and now mobile casino players can get up to $150 plus 50 free spins to try it on their phones and tablets. Exclusive Mobile-Only... - January 17, 2015 - Grande Vegas Casino
Award-Winning Designer Coast Diamond Offers Rare Diamond and Gemstone Rings and Jewelry, Valued Up to $250,000, for Red Carpet Events
In anticipation of the upcoming Oscar nominations on January 15th, Los Angeles-based fashion and bridal jewelry designer Coast Diamond announced today that their extraordinary rings and jewelry will be available to select stylists and their celebrity clients. - January 16, 2015 - Coast Diamond
Nathan M. Jones Has Been Honored with an Appearance in Times, Square, New York City
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Literary Arts, Nathan M. Jones of Charlotte, North Carolina was named Professional of the Year 2014. In addition, he was honored with a prestigious appearance in New York City’s Times Square. - January 16, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Rob Liefeld, Neal Adams, Mike Zeck, Phil Ortiz Highlight Artist Alley at Inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8
Comics creators Rob Liefeld, Neal Adams, Mike Zeck, Phil Ortiz will highlight Artist Alley at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8 at the Alliant Energy Center. Mike Grell, Michael Golden, Tom DeFalco, Jeff Balke and Renee Witterstaetter also headline the lineup. - January 16, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
New Comedy Show California Roll Wins Hollywood and Vine Film Festival
The new comedy webseries titled California Roll has won the Best Hollywood and Vine award at the recent festival that took place last month. The show that pokes fun at the many hours spent driving in LA, stars Denyc and Victoria Hogan. Written and created by Denyc aka Denise Poole, California Roll is a fresh take on the LA bubble, staging the entire show inside the interior of a car. - January 16, 2015 - Live Free Productions
Springbok Casino Offering Up to 1500 Rand Bonus to Try New "Double Ya Luck" Slot from RTG
South Africa’s Springbok Casino (http://www.SpringbokCasino.co.za) has just added a new casino game called Double Ya Luck that combines slot machine fun with board game dice. Until the end of the month, players can get up to R1500 to try the new game from Realtime Gaming. - January 16, 2015 - Springbok Casino
17th Annual Pride Run & Walk
Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc. (PHXFR) announces its 17th annual Pride Run & Walk, which will occur on Saturday morning April 11, 2015 in central Phoenix, Arizona over Pride weekend. - January 15, 2015 - Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc.
Juicy Stakes Sending Another Online Poker Player to the Caribbean for Live Tournament Experience
Once again, Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) is sending an online satellite tournament winner to the Caribbean to soak up some sun and compete in a live $200K GTD poker tournament. The $3500 prize package includes buy-in to the CPPT Main Event in St. Maarten April 30 to May 3,... - January 15, 2015 - Juicy Stakes Casino and Poker Room
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD), Cinedigm Announce Original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank’s "My Morphing Life" to Unleash on CONtv
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) and Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) have announced that Jason David Frank’s "My Morphing Life" will appear on CONtv, the new digital network to launch in February 2015. The show is based on the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" star's popular YouTube Web series, "My Morphin Life" and is set to premiere in March. CONtv will feature original and curated programming geared towards the Comic Con audience. - January 15, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Mardi Gras Stompin' at The Stanhope House
Once again PocoNotes and WNTI-Public Radio at Centenary College have saved the "Best" for "Last" as they team up to bring The Storyville Stompers, New Orleans' "BEST Traditional Brass Band," back to The Stanhope House, "The LAST Great American Roadhouse," on January 25, 2015, for an encore Mardi Gras performance. - January 13, 2015 - PocoNotes LLC
LoyaltyMatch Expands Venue Loyalty Solution with Additional Gamification and Ticketing Features
Fans can earn and collect digital badges and digital ticket stubs with online or in-venue experiences. - January 13, 2015 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Lucky Club Casino Players Earn Double Comp Points Trying New Instant-play Versions of Popular Nuworks Games
Metro-style Lucky Club Casino (http://www.luckyclub.eu) has just added instant-play versions of its most popular games and is offering players Double Comp Points to try them out this week. Lucky Club is one of just a few chosen casinos offering the wide selection of unique games from... - January 13, 2015 - Lucky Club Casino
Jackpot Capital Casino Kicks Off the New Year with $100,000 Casino Bonus Giveaway
Jackpot Capital Casino (http://www.jackpotcapital.eu) is kicking off 2015 with a $100,000 casino bonus giveaway. There will be $10,000 in weekly scoreboard prizes and random prize draws totaling $40,000. Jackpot Capital players earn points just by playing online casino games and they’re... - January 13, 2015 - Jackpot Capital Casino
First Annual Voices of War Anthology to be Published by Veteran Publisher
The first annual VOW Anthology: Voices of War 2014 will be published by The War Writers’ Campaign later this year. An annual publication compiled of authors looking to give something back to their communities. It’s a collection highlighting their stories, their words, and an... - January 12, 2015 - The War Writers' Campaign, Inc.
World of Warcraft Composer Jason Hayes and His Band Critical Hit to Perform for Wizard World Throughout 2015
World of Warcraft Composer Jason Hayes and his videogame tribute band Critical Hit will perform for Wizard World fans throughout 2015. Exclusive convention performances begin Saturday at New Orleans Comic Con. - January 11, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Shatner, Hoechlin, McIntyre, Martin-Green to Attend Wizard World Raleigh, March 13-15
William Shatner, Tyler Hoechlin, Liam McIntyre, and Sonequa Martin-Green are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend the inaugural Wizard World Raleigh Comic Con, March 13-15 at Raleigh Convention Center. Kyle Lowder, Sarah Wayne Callies, Seth Gilliam, and James Marsters also headline the roster. Talented comics creators, variety of exhibitors, cosplayers, and robust programming are also featured. - January 10, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Popp Over America - TV Pilot - A Non-Stop 48 State Tour as a Singer Songwriter on a Motorcycle
Popp Over America is an episodic TV show/web series currently in development by musician and motorcyclist, Joe Popp. The show will follow Popp on a four-month non-stop tour through the 48 contiguous United States as a singer-songwriter on a motorcycle. Joe will be plugged in with cameras and... - January 10, 2015 - Popp Over America
2015 William Meredith Award for Poetry Presented Posthumously to Poet Andrew Oerke
On January 9th, the anniversary of America’s former US Poet Laureate, the 2015 poetry award named for William Meredith was be conferred on Andrew Oerke by the William Meredith Foundation. Oerke who died in 2014, was a true Renaissance man: CEO of an environmental foundation, president of a... - January 09, 2015 - Poets' Choice Publishing
"The Perfect View" Has Been Released! A Psychological Suspense Novel by Carolyn Young
The debut novel, by Carolyn Young has been released. It is a psychological thriller, and has been described as "riveting." It is available on Amazon, in print or Kindle versions, and on Barnes and Noble, in print or Nook versions. - January 09, 2015 - Carolyn Young, Author
Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation to Make Wizard World Debut at Portland Comic Con, January 23-24
Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation will make its Wizard World debut at Portland Comic Con, January 23-24 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Unique screenigns will include presentations of ‘Spike & Mike’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.’ Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con is also on the schedule in June. - January 09, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
The Allstar ProVIP Event Series Comes to the International Boutique Night Club in Scottsdale, AZ in Celebration of the NFL Pro Bowl
Hot Lava Entertainment & Productions will host the biggest inter-active events in celebration of the NFL Pro Bowl on January 22nd, 23th, and 25th 2015 in Scottsdale, AZ. Events will be hosted and attended by some of professional football’s brightest stars. - January 08, 2015 - Hot Lava Entertainment & Productions
"Blood Anger" Author Signing at Ukazoo Books Jan. 24, 2015
New Thriller Novel Available Today at Towson Bookstore - January 08, 2015 - KP Rolled Cigars & Books
Tobin Bell, Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Danny Hicks Among Top Celebrities as Wizard World Presents Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest, March 6-8
Tobin Bell, Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Danny Hicks are among the top celebrities as Wizard World presents Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest, March 6-8 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Dee Snider, Michael Rooker, Kristy Swanson, Adrienne Barbeau also headline the guest roster. Talented comics creators, a variety of exhibitors, cosplayers and robust programming are also featured. - January 08, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Astropup, the First Game from MadTinker Games for iPhone and iPad Hits the App Store
Indie studio MadTinker Games, today announced their first game, Astropup, to jump into the iOS gaming ecosystem. Astropup is a gravity based puzzler with some unique twists. With a simple tap you can navigate some brain bending celestial challenges. - January 07, 2015 - MadTinker Games
On Tour Records Challenges Social Norms with Debut Comedy Album from Gay Geek Vincent Holiday
After six years of honing his craft at comedy clubs, comic book conventions and venues too bizarre to list, Ohio stand-up comedian Vincent Holiday will release his debut album, “Too Soon,” on iTunes and Amazon on Monday, January 19th. Holiday’s playful, socially conscious humor... - January 07, 2015 - Vincent Holiday
ARCO/Murray Construction Company Completes New Topgolf Location
Tampa Bay construction firm builds the area’s most unique entertainment facility - January 07, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Tickets Now on Sale for the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair
Save the date for the 91st year of family fun, thrilling rides, animals and food. - January 07, 2015 - Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair
Wizard World Portland Comic Con Attendees to Receive "The Walking Dead #1" Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover by Steve Lieber, January 23-25
Wizard World Portland Comic Con full-price attendees will receive a copy of "The Walking Dead #1" Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover by Eisner Award winner Steve Lieber, Jan. 23-25 at the Oregon Convention Center. VIP fans will get an additional B&W sketch cover at registration. It is the second in a year-long series of covers to be distributed at each Wizard World Comic Con in 2015. - January 07, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Click4Advisor Launches Android and iPhone App for Advisors and Users
The mobile app for iPhone and Android devices provides convenience for Users to contact their favorite Advisors instantly through their mobile devices. - January 06, 2015 - SPG Solutions Inc dba Click4Advisor
#SantaMonicaFilmFestival This Saturday, January 10th. Tweet Your Vote for Your Favorite Indie Film @smfilmfestival
The 8th annual Santa Monica Film Festival (established in 2006) returns Saturday, January 10th to downtown Santa Monica. - January 06, 2015 - Santa Monica Film Festival
What's the Benefit? inc. Returns to Broadway with Fantasy-Rock Musical Replay Supporting the Trevor Project
What's The Benefit? inc. announces that The Trevor Project will be the recipient of charitable funds raised during the upcoming Broadway run of their musical Replay. - January 06, 2015 - What's The Benefit? Inc.
Biolab Piercing Studios Body Suspension Extravaganza Featuring Enigma, C.O.R.E., Hosted in Houston Texas by Texas Body Art Tattoo Studio
Join us in the grand opening of Biolab Body Piercing Studio Houston's finest and only stand alone piercing shop for all your piercing needs. www.biolabpiercing.com Hosted by Khris Harding from Punkstar FULL Throttle and can be heard live on www.punkstarradio.com . The night is to celebrate the... - January 05, 2015 - Biolab Piercing Studio
"Jimmy Van Heusen Swinging on a Star" by Christopher A. Coppula
"Jimmy Van Heusen Swinging on a Star," by Christopher A. Coppula, is the first official biography of the prolific composer James Van Heusen. Van Heusen wrote over 1,000 songs, including 50 standards. He is tied for most Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Van Heusen composed music for... - January 05, 2015 - Twin Creek Books
The National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at January 9 Epiphany Celebration in NYC
NOIAW's annual Epiphany Celebration on January 9 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation Townhouse in NYC honors Rosemary Maggiore of Crain's New York Business; Donna Rapaccioli, Ph.D. of the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University; and Roma Torre of NY1 News. - January 04, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
Momma Lynn Management Announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Music Compilation Project Preparing for Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle Washington
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Music Compilation Project preparing for Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington. Crediting the production team, artists, photographic and videographic teams. Also soliciting support and sponsorship for the project. - January 04, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
New Software Release - Guitar Analyzer Software - Ultimate Scale Mastery - Learn What Fits Into What & Where / Everywhere
This software is a learning tool that puts all the elements of learning guitar scale modes and harmony in one dynamic view. Learning is more interactive and visual when it is instantly displayed in tables and is graphically viewed on a guitar fret board. These displays can be broke down to fingering ranges and positions that can be directly applied toward practice and learning. This eliminates trying to keep a place inside pages of a book while trying to hold a musical instrument. - January 03, 2015 - Guitar Analyzer Software
A Free New Market for Sellers and Buyers to Find Deals on Roland Electronic V-Drums. EzDEALe Launches New and Used Electric Drum Categories.
EzDEALe is proud to announce the release of the new Roland Electronic Drums Category to the online marketplace. EzDEALe, the mega auctions and classifieds site, changes the game by allowing sellers to list free auctions. The online marketplace launches a new category for Roland Electronic Drum Sets. Many dealers have signed up to list their products and reviews for all kinds of musical instruments. Drummers, bloggers and product review seekers can all benefit from these classifieds and auctions. - January 02, 2015 - EzDEALe the Marketplace SuperStore
12 Year Old Founder Presents Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show
Grace Edwards, 12 year old Founder of Talent for Epilepsy, will host Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show, taking place at Courtyard Irvine Spectrum, 7955 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 on Saturday, January 10, 2015. - January 02, 2015 - Talent for Epilepsy
The Greater Washington Dance Center Launches The Academy for Elite Dancers & Athletes
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) has announced fully accredited coursework to meet the demands of the elite dancer and athlete. Over 100 courses, including a full range of core curriculum, advanced placement, honors classes, electives and college prep (NCAA approved), are available in partnership with K12 International Academy. - January 01, 2015 - Greater Washington Dance Center
Los Angeles Fine Art Photographer's Vibrant LA and OC Beach Images Scattered Among Hollywood's Stars and on Display at GBK's Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge
Los Angeles Photographer Shannon Howard's internationally-selling photography will be on display and included in celebrity swag bags at GBK's exclusive 2015 Golden Globes celebrity luxury gift lounge in association with The Artisan Group®. - January 01, 2015 - Shannon Howard Photography
Damnation Books and Eternal Press Begin 2015 with Nine New Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press are pleased to start off the New Year, 2015, with nine new fiction releases. - December 31, 2014 - Caliburn Press LLC
The Specialist Eco Car Website EcoCars4Sale.com Appoints New Chief Editor
EcoCars4Sale.com and ElectricCar2Buy.co.uk, two of the finest specialist motoring websites, have appointed Andrew Merritt-Morling as Editor-in-Chief from 1 January 2015. Andrew is best known as the founder and managing editor of first4auto.com, the independent car and van portal. - December 31, 2014 - Eco Cars 4 Sale
Rabarama Interview with Istanbul Art Snob Magazine
In 2014 Rabarama partecipated at the Art Fair Contemporary Istanbul, with Gallery Ilayda, and her artworks had a great success among Istanbul art lovers and collectors. Following the event, the magazine Istanbul Art Snob interviewed the Artist about her career and the relationship with Oriental cultures. - December 31, 2014 - Rabarama di Paola Epifani
Neal Adams, Julian Totino Tedesco, Chris Claremont, Dean Haspiel Headline Comics Creators at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 23-25
Neal Adams, Julian Totino Tedesco, Chris Claremont and Dean Haspiel top the list of comics creators scheduled to attend Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 23-25 at the Oregon Convention Center. Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Sudyam, Steve Lieber, Kurt Busiek and Paul Gulacy are also among the talent in Artist Alley. - December 31, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ
Frith Files Patent
Topfitpros.com assembles digital multi-media into custom tailored workout videos. Designs accommodate age, goals, fitness, personal impairments and strengths, size and layout of space, equipment available, length of workout and breaks, etc. Workouts vary and evolve in response to interactivity. Most exercises have 10 levels of difficulty, and can be progressed, skipped or deleted at the touch of a button. Users can discard changes made during the workout. The system learns from user behavior. - December 30, 2014 - TopFitPros
The Final Mark – A Paintball Reality Show
16 players, 14 days, $50,000 - all to see who has what it takes to leave...The Final Mark. Think of an action oriented Survivor. Cut off and secluded in the woods of Maine, it’s a game of endurance, strategy, and perseverance, extending over 14 days straight, 24/7. - December 30, 2014 - Sci-fi Core Publications
The Naughty List Video Slot: Grand Fortune Online Casino’s Festive Sensation
The Naughty List 5-reel Slot, recently launched by Grand Fortune Online Casino, is already making waves in the online gaming industry. - December 26, 2014 - Grand Fortune Online Casino