NEW YORK COMIC CON & NEWSARAMA ANNOUNCE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP

[MichaelDoran]

New York Comic Con Selects Newsarama as Media Partner

Digital Newsroom to Provide Live Coverage of the Event and Exclusive Video Features

New York, NY – February 26, 2008 – New York Comic Con (NYCC) today announced that it has chosen Newsarama.com, the leading authority for expert commentary and analysis of the global comic book industry, as a media partner and host of this year’s official digital newsroom. Newsarama will launch a NYCC news hub featuring a dedicated video player. Fans will be able to view their favorite comic book creators, illustrators, movie producers, directors and actors as they discuss their latest endeavors with the Newsarama team. During the event, Newsarama will conduct exclusive interviews in its skybox studio offering in-depth conversations with the industry’s most notable and influential contributors—as well as up-and-coming stars. They will also be canvassing the showroom floor for impromptu interviews, coverage of special events and behind the scenes action.

Expected to be the largest in its history, NYCC will host more than 400 exhibitors, hundreds of artists and over 150 special events. Fans will be among several high-profile celebrity guests attending lively panels and never-before-seen previews and screenings of Hollywood’s newest genre films and TV shows. In addition to their on-site video interviews, Newsarama's editorial team will provide unparalleled coverage of breaking news, live panel discussions, and up-to-the-minute commentary.

“We have a ton of great events in store for this year’s New York Comic Con and wanted a seasoned media partner that could speak with insight and authority about what’s happening in this burgeoning industry,” says Lance Fensterman, Show Manager for NYCC. “Newsarama was a great fit for us - we’re excited to offer fans this new online hub for info and details on all the action. This is sure to be the most dynamic New York Comic Con ever.”

“Newsarama is excited to partner with NYCC and offer our readers an opportunity to hear directly from the most influential names in the comic book industry,” says Michael Doran, founder and senior editor of Newsarama. “I think this partnership further demonstrates our commitment to offer comic book enthusiasts even more breaking news, insightful interviews and engaging discussions.”

NYCC will take place April 18 to 20 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. For inquiries regarding interview schedules in Newsarama’s skybox studio or submitting news announcements for consideration, please contact Matt Ostrower at 212-703-5843 or events@imaginova.com.

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About New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con (April 18-20 in the Jacob K. Javits Center) is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture event. An enormous show floor plays host to top entertainment industry leaders showcasing the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, television, and more. New York Comic Con gives attendees access to top entertainment industry talent, panels, and autograph sessions as well as sneak peeks at upcoming television shows and motion pictures. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con provides an ideal business setting for the major players in the worlds of comics, film, and television. Further information can be found at www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer. In 2007 Reed brought together over six million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 39 fully staffed offices.

Reed organizes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors, including:
Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, building & construction, electronics, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, IT, jewelry, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, property, manufacturing, medical education, packaging & converting, printing & visual communication, security, sports & recreation, travel.

Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.

Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a FTSE-100 company and world-leading publisher and information provider. In 2006, Reed Elsevier made adjusted profit before taxation of £1,052 million on turnover of £5,398 million.


About Imaginova
Imaginova is a leading digital media and commerce company and the preeminent online destination for the Intellectually Curious. The Imaginova Network of media properties, including LiveScience.com, Space.com, Aviation.com, Newsarama.com and Space News (SpaceNews.com), delivers engaging and entertaining editorial and multimedia content to a robust community of curious and well-informed users. Imaginova's original content is syndicated through major online portals and licensed by educational publishers and institutions. Imaginova is also the premier source of innovative consumer and educational products available at OrionTelescopes.com, LiveScienceStore.com, and StarryNightStore.com. Founded in 1999, Imaginova Corp. is privately held and based in New York City, with offices and news bureaus in Virginia, California, Toronto and Paris. For more information, please visit www.Imaginova.com.

[Rob S.]

Congratulations and good luck.

[Cyphon]

Hooray for Imaginova!!

[K-DoG7p7]

So Video Podcast of the panels? Please!!
if not.. then audio? please!

[vbartilucci]

Very nice - an everybody wins scenario.

[lancer_man]

Wow, the space nerds must have some good conections.

[J.D. Lombardi]

You guys are really getting impressive. Seriously, congrats gang!

[MrJasonTodd]

I think San Diego might lose its spot as The #1 show soon...

[KraziJoe]

Can I get a T-Shirt?

[DJ Sloofus]

I agree with the poster above who wants video or audio podcasts of the event. It is amazing how few people take advantage of this medium. Every single panel should be podcasted (audio, at the very least) from every convention, in my opinion. How great would that be?

If an idiot like me can figure out how to make a podcast, surely the combined efforts of Newsarama and the NYCC should be able to manage it easily.

[bcondray]

Awesome coup that!

[AnthonyL]

Great! I can only make it to cons down here in northeast fl and parts of GA, so being able to get the next best thing via this partnership really helps for all those that can't make it. Seems like they are really trying to make it so that everybody can enjoy the con, even if you can't fly out to NY.

Anthony L

[Sano]

Congrats Newsarama on performing the Dragon Ball Z Fusion dance with NY Comic Con.

[bkbrawler]

this is great news. can't wait to go.

[Doombug]

Originally Posted by MrJasonTodd

I think San Diego might lose its spot as The #1 show soon...

San Diego doesn't have Grant Morrison, New York does. I think they already lost their top spot.

God I can't wait for april!

[K-DoG7p7]

wait.. this year is the third NYCC and its allready the size of SDCC?
sooo... plenty of geeks in NY then? :P

[KyleCowstar]

Does this mean that Vaneta is going to start getting paid?

[Brenticles]

Does this mean panels will have full video coverage? I wasn't quite sure from the press release. If so I am realy excited for this.

If it's just video interviews that's still awesome but not quite as exciting to me.

I have been wondering why with youtube type technology there was't more video from cons and this is cool news.

[ubuking]

This is great news. I hope Newsarama will grow even further after this and become a center of objective news (and not vane like other media where they totaly snob conventions that don't bare their name...)

[K-DoG7p7]

Originally Posted by ubuking

This is great news. I hope Newsarama will grow even further after this and become a center of objective news (and not vane like other media where they totaly snob conventions that don't bare their name...)

Actually now with Imaginova .. Newsarama will have an agenda.. Space..

Newsarama dude: and Blah Blah has a new WW2 comic comming.. first off, Is there any Space in it?
Blah Blah: What? no.. its a WW2 comic
Newsarama: Then wtf are you doing on this site

I keed I Keed!

[nyhardcore]

Oddly enough, I haven't been to the NYCC yet. How does it compare to Wizard World Chicago in terms of size?

[nickmaynard]

videos of the panels!!!!

[Amoebas]

I just may drive down and attend for the 1st time.

Congrats.

[Marc Patten]

Originally Posted by nyhardcore

Oddly enough, I haven't been to the NYCC yet. How does it compare to Wizard World Chicago in terms of size?

It kicks the crap out of it in terms of shear number of publishers and manufacturers that are there. Less dealers though, and a slightly smaller artists alley. It also had over 43,000 individual people attend last year, making it the second most attended comic show in the country. Go to their website and check out how many exhibitors there are.

Marc
Destination Entertainment

[Uncle Jawa]

Definitely looking forward to NYCC this year.