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Godzilla In L.A.

by Armand Vaquer



Godzilla is stomping into L.A.!

Los Angeles has the Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Godzilla, King of the Monsters! plaque at the Frank del Olmo Elementary School. Now, Los Angeles has the living, breathing Godzilla of baseball.

Sports Network reported:

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have come to terms with outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui on a one-year contract.

Although financial terms were not released, the New York Times reported earlier in the week that the deal was believed to be worth $6.5 million.

Above, here I am in Toho International's conference room with Matsui's Yankee baseball jerseys in the background. Toho will now be able to add his Angels jerseys to their collection.

It is starting to look like Los Angeles is the most Godzilla-laden city outside of Tokyo, Japan.

Television's Batman, Robin & Catwoman To Make A Special Appearance In Anaheim

Source: Wizard Entertainment

Pop Culture aficionados can start planning their SoCal convention experience. Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment, started announcing its celebrity lineup of talent for the premiere of April's Anaheim Comic Con.

“Watching all the Batman episodes growing up was my first exposure to superheroes. I was hooked right away, and can honestly say I am ecstatic to have these three historically significant actors at our inaugural Comic Con in Anaheim,” said Gareb Shamus, producer of Anaheim Comic Con.

"I'm looking forward to seeing as many of my 'batties' as possible from coast to coast next year at all the Wizard run Comic Con shows across the country," said Adam West, actor, the original Batman and comic icon. "I will have all the information up on my site http://www.adamwest.com/ in early 2010. It will be great to see my fellow co-stars, BURT WARD & JULIE NEWMAR in Anaheim. I'm working with my friends at WIZARD to make each appearance a special one for my batfans. Hope to see you all there."

Anaheim Comic-Con attendees can now get their tickets by calling 1-866-882-5860 or going online at www.wizardworld.ticketleap.com/anaheim.

Advance purchasers will save up to 15% on tickets. Tickets are $5 more at the door. All the event information is available at http://www.wizardworld.com/.

The Anaheim Comic Con runs from April 16-18, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is a major pop culture convention bringing fans the latest information on Hollywood, comics, toys, gaming, collectibles and connecting attendees with celebrity guests, artists and industry professionals.

Companies such as Upper Deck and Disney's Kingdom Comics are also committed to attending and Brian Michael Bendis, a comic book veteran of nearly twenty years, has signed on as a Special Guest.

Anaheim will be the fifth Comic Con city to host shows produced by Gareb, joining Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and the recently-purchased Toronto event. Attendees can anticipate the strong caliber lineup of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect from these productions.

ANAHEIM COMIC CON
WELCOMES BATMAN, ROBIN & CATWOMAN
Adam West, Burt Ward & Julie Newmar make rare joint appearance at Southern California's Newest Comic-Con.
Tickets on Sale Now!

April 16-18, 2009
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802

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Wizard Announces The First Ever Anaheim Comic Con

Source: Wizard Entertainment

Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, announced today the launch of the first-ever Anaheim Comic-Con, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from April 16-18, 2010.

Richard McWilliam, Upper Deck Chairman/CEO said, “Gareb and I have been friends for many years now, and I'm happy to see him once again back in Southern California. On behalf of myself and Upper Deck, we congratulate Gareb for bringing the fans here another great Comic-Con.”

Upper Deck recently announced a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment to create products based on Marvel characters, including Trading Cards, TCGs and Miniatures Games.

Anaheim will be the fifth Comic-Con city for shows produced by Gareb, joining Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and the recently-purchased Toronto event. Attendees can anticipate the strong caliber lineup of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect.

“We had an outpouring of requests by fans and partners to return to Southern California, and felt that Anaheim was the best place to come back to,” said Shamus. “There is a real desire here for a comic based pop-culture experience, and I feel privileged to get back in touch with our west coast fans in this way. This will truly be an event for families and people of all ages."

Ahmet Zappa, Publisher of Disney's Kingdom Comics said, “All of us at Kingdom Comics are thrilled to be working with our friends from Wizard, as they get ready to add the Anaheim Comic-Con to their line-up of spectacular fan events. They have a reputation in the industry for putting on great shows in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York, and the Anaheim Comic-Con will bring exciting entertainment to our own backyard."

Kingdom Comics is developing entertaining new graphic novels, and re-imagining motion pictures from the Disney live-action vaults, and plans to use the Anaheim convention to showcase new projects to the fan community.

ANAHEIM COMIC-CON tickets are on sale now.