Los Angeles' Only Comic Convention Comikaze to rebrand as Stan Lee's Comikaze presented by POW! With This Year's Much Anticipated Annual Event In The Fall
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 12, 2012 -- Comikaze Entertainment
Inc., the operator behind the largest multimedia pop culture, comic book,
horror, anime and gaming convention in Greater Los
Angeles, has announced a strategic partnership with world renowned pop
culture icon Stan Lee and his company POW! Entertainment. With a staggering
40,000 attendee turnout and over 300 exhibitors during its 2011 debut, this
one-of-a-kind-expo was promptly recognized and embraced by attendees, the comic
convention industry, and the greater LA area. In fact, LA Weekly named Comikaze
Expo the "Best New Convention".
Hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center on
September 15-16th 2012, 'Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo
presented by POW! Entertainment,' promises a larger premier experience for
attendees this year with an amazing line-up of attractions from vendors,
exciting interactive contests, tons of celebrity autograph signings, the
addition of movie screenings, incredible panel sessions and all new gaming
tournaments. Comikaze Expo will also join other major Stan Lee and POW!
Entertainment endeavors such as the release of Lee's dedicated digital hub
"TheRealStanLee.com" with EQAL, 1821's "Romeo & Juliet: The War" and "Stan
Lee's Kids Universe," A2 & Archie Comics' "Stan Lee's Mighty Seven," and
"Stan Lee's World of Heroes" YouTube channel with Vuguru.
"The inauguration of Comikaze Expo demonstrated the mighty appetite and eager
response from fans to experience a Los
Angeles-based event that provides a variety of comic book and pop
culture entertainment," said Stan Lee, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of
POW! Entertainment. "We saw an opportunity to creatively take this event to new
heights through our partnership and we seized it!"
Regina Carpinelli, Founder and CEO of Comikaze
Entertainment Inc. commented: "Stan is one of the greatest entertainment icons
of our generation and the godfather of modern comics. We expect him to be
instrumental in developing the Los Angeles Comikaze Convention. We have
partnered with one of pop cultures most celebrated figures and we plan to wow
not only LA but also the world. Audiences can anticipate a highly interactive
experience at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, unlike any other show. We want to change
the way conventions are created and make an ultimate fan experience year round.
Besides, it's about damn time Stan had his own convention!"
Gill Champion, CEO of POW! Entertainment, said:
"Live events are an important element supporting POW!'s brand extension. Where
else to better start this program then in our own back yard here in LA and with
a proven venue and association."
Further announcements around Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 will be revealed
leading up to the convention. Tickets are now available through pre-sale at
$12 in honor of their inaugural 2011 show prices.
Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo presented by POW! is also offering a unique ticket that
enlists fans into the Stan Lee's Comikaze Army. This interactive ticket includes
a weekend pass, armband, dog tag, military id for discounts on merchandise and
select vendors as well as collector's edition posters(children under 12 enter
for free) through www.comikazeexpo.com/
For more information, please visit comikazeexpo.com, facebook.com/comikazeexpo or twitter.com/comikazeexpo.
About Comikaze
Comikaze Expo is the largest multimedia pop culture convention in Los Angeles. The brainchild of Southern Californian Regina Carpinelli and her siblings, this unique event brings together the best in comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, anime and all other cult programming. Comikaze takes place September 15-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and offers a slate of innovative programming, panels, contests and other activities that provide fans access to their favorite artists and creators in this adventure-packed weekend. For more info, visit www.ComikazeExpo.com.
About POW! Entertainment
POW! Entertainment, Inc., (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media and entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book and entertainment figure Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!'s principals have extensive backgrounds in the entertainment industry encompassing the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is capitalizing on this combined expertise to create and develop both the legacy and digital media components of the entertainment industry. This includes animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, multi-media, merchandising and related ancillary markets. POW! has established partnerships across the entertainment industry, including studios and networks, for the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises. For further information visit www.powentertainment.com.
SOURCE Comikaze Entertainment Inc.; POW! Entertainment, Inc.
For more information, please visit comikazeexpo.com, facebook.com/comikazeexpo or twitter.com/comikazeexpo.
About Comikaze
Comikaze Expo is the largest multimedia pop culture convention in Los Angeles. The brainchild of Southern Californian Regina Carpinelli and her siblings, this unique event brings together the best in comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, anime and all other cult programming. Comikaze takes place September 15-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and offers a slate of innovative programming, panels, contests and other activities that provide fans access to their favorite artists and creators in this adventure-packed weekend. For more info, visit www.ComikazeExpo.com.
About POW! Entertainment
POW! Entertainment, Inc., (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media and entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book and entertainment figure Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!'s principals have extensive backgrounds in the entertainment industry encompassing the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is capitalizing on this combined expertise to create and develop both the legacy and digital media components of the entertainment industry. This includes animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, multi-media, merchandising and related ancillary markets. POW! has established partnerships across the entertainment industry, including studios and networks, for the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises. For further information visit www.powentertainment.com.
SOURCE Comikaze Entertainment Inc.; POW! Entertainment, Inc.
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