Stan Lee’s Comikaze to be the only place You can MEET Elvira
Beverly
Hills, Calif.(May 2012) - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Presented by POW!
Entertainment, the largest multimedia pop culture, comic book, horror and gaming
convention in Los Angeles, has set the date for its 2nd annual show at the Los
Angeles Convention Center.
After
rebranding and joining forces with Stan Lee and Pow! Entertainment, Comikaze
Expo has brought in a great new partner- Cassandra Peterson, best known for her
character, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Like
Stan Lee, Cassandra Peterson was a Guest of Honor at 2011's inaugural Comikaze
Expo. Impressed by Comikaze's success (as well as Stan Lee's role), Peterson
wanted to be involved. The Elvira creator is taking a very active role in the
planning of the largest pop-culture expo in Los Angeles.
Peterson
and Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo plan on creating interactive content unlike any
other convention.
"I'm
thrilled to join forces with the great Stan Lee in becoming a part of Comikaze
Expo! Finally, a first class pop culture convention in my hometown of Los
Angeles! " says Peterson. Stan Lee's Comikaze CEO Regina Carpinelli stated,
"Elvira is part of our pop culture history. Not only is Cassandra Peterson a
pretty face, but she is also brings so much to the table. She's one of the most
brilliant businesswomen of our time, and has some fantastic ideas. I am so proud
to call her our Partner. I like to think of her as Mistress of the Board"
Peterson, who retired from appearing at Conventions as Elvira. Will be dressing
as her famous character for Stan Lee’s Comikaze. “Stan Lee’s Comikaze, is the
only convention in North America where you can get a photo or meet with Elvira.
How cool is that?” says Carpinelli.
Peterson
and the Stan Lee's Comikaze team are launching an interactive webseries/film
festival for the show taking place September 15-16th. Elvira and Peaches
Christ's Horror Hunt will be akin to American Idol-and Mystery Science Theater
3000. Aspiring and amateur filmmakers will submit their videos to Comikaze. A
team of judges will evaluate them, and the top 10 will be picked-or panned by
Elvira and her co-host, Peaches Christ on the hilarious new web series, Horror
Hunt. A final winner will be chosen and flown out to LA. The winner will also
receive a red carpet premier at the historic Vista Theater, as well as an
official screening at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo. They will also be featured as a
guest at Comikaze.
Elvira
and Peaches Christ's Horror Hunt will revolutionize the way film festivals are
seen.
In
conjunction with Horror Hunt, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo has also launched The
Search for the Next SuperHero and Villainous Villain, an art contest promoting
creativity and budding artists. They have also announced a partnership with
Star City Games, Americas largest Magic The Gathering tournament company. Stan
Lee's Comikaze Expo will hold a Magic The Gathering tournament, with over
$20,000 in cash prizes. All contests and competitions are open to the general
public and more info can be found at www.comikazeexpo.com .
Renowned
comic creator, Todd McFarlane has also been announced as a Guest of Honor. The
Spawn creator will be signing books and taking part in select programming. As
well as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic voice actress Tara Strong.
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 $15 . 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 are
free) through www.comikazeexpo.com.
For
more information, please visit comikazeexpo.com, facebook.com/comikazeexpo or twitter.com/stanleecomikaze.
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.
In
2012, Carpinelli partnered with comic book legend Stan Lee and horror icon
Cassandra Peterson to rebrand as Stan Lee's Comikaze Presented by POW!
Entertainment.
Comikaze
takes place September 15-16, 2012 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 .
About
Cassandra Peterson
WHEN
YOU HEAR THE NAME ELVIRA, ONLY ONE PERSON COMES TO MIND – Halloween icon and
quintessential symbol of all things spooky, the one and only Mistress of the
Dark.
Elvira
was the first horror host ever to be syndicated throughout the US on national
TV. She produced, wrote and starred in the feature films Elvira, Mistress of
the Dark and Elvira’s Haunted Hills. Her most recent projects include the
reality series Search for the Next Elvira, the 2010-2011 return of Movie Macabre
and the new web series Elvira’s Horror Hunt.
Played
by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, she has spent over three decades
solidifying the Elvira brand and has carved out a niche in popular American
culture that is sure to endure for decades to come.
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