Programming |  Special Events |  Comics |  Anime & Asian Pop Culture |  Pop Art |  Costuming |  Gaming |  Video Rooms

Programming

Atlanta Comics Expo is pleased to announce some of the activities that will be taking place in 2008. This is the current list and it will grow a little as we finalize details on other activities.

All events, panels, and panel participants are subject to change. Please consult the daily programming schedule for times, room locations, and other pertinent information.

Click here to view the full 2008 Schedule [PDF]

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Special Events

Admission to all Special Events is included in the price of your ACE Friday or 3-Day badge – there is no additional fee for these or any other ACE event

Comic Artist Alley Friday NOON - 7:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM   Dealers Room Friday NOON - 7:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM   Costume Contest Saturday, 7:00PM Capital North   Masquerade Ball Saturday, 10:00PM Capital North
Haunted Luau The Haunted Luau…at this Luau we feast on only brains! Presented by NETHERWORLD Haunted House! Mind numbing tiki terror comes to ACE! Join the creatures of the night in ghoulish revelry at the Halloween Horror Haunted Luau Party Friday evening! Come dressed as your favorite classic ghoulish creature or dead tiki lounge dweller and enjoy the dark delights of a South Seas Halloween in February! Come see the 17’ Tall Pumpkin King roar to life, dare to enter the horror hula dancing contest, gasp in terror at the vile brain eating competition, and elect Mr. And Mrs. Tiki Terror! Enjoy the spooky surf sounds of The Cemetery Surfers and encounter some horrific monsters from NETHERWORLD Haunted House in this creepy extravaganza! (Friday, 8:30PM, Sheraton Capitol Ballroom) *** Registration will be open late on Friday evening for those of you that want to attend the luau but could not make it to ACE earlier in the day. ***
Meet the Cast of THE SIGNAL Cheri Christian, Anessa Ramsey, Justin Welborn, and Sahr, stars of the upcoming Magnolia Pictures release The Signal will be signing promotional items from The Signal FREE to all ACE attendees. Click Here for all the details (Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00PM)
Dr. Speculo’s Superhero - Supervillain Challenge! Superheroes and Supervillains face off on stage to win amazing prizes in the second year of this unique event! Can they triumph when faced with Dr. Speculo’s twisted challenges? How will they survive the life draining horrors of THE BLOOD MACHINE? Can they withstand the pure power blasts of the ION CANNON? Tests of super speed, accuracy, and the ability to spout witty remarks and dialogue while under “duress” will also be tested! Early screening round will select the top heroes and villains for the main competition. Contestants must be in costume and may portray an existing hero/villain or one of their own creations. Good health and sharp mental and physical powers are recommended! Powers of superhuman intelligence and endurance are also suggested, but not required. (Saturday, 2:30PM, Capitol North)
Cineprov! Cineprov! is a live, improvised show, that makes fun of movies so you don't have to. Think of them as what might result from an unholy union between the cast MST3K and Who's Line It Anyway? Check out Cineprov on the web and be sure to friend them at www.cineprov.com (Saturday, 1:00PM, Main Video Room)

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Comics

ACE Exclusive Show Posters

Attendees will have the opportunity to collect several exclusive show prints, from Special Guest Michael Golden, Eric Pigors, Derek Yaniger and the legendary Jack Davis!

Iron Munny

Customized designer vinyl toys will be on display, to be auctioned to benefit RIF (Reading is Fundamental), individually embellished by ACE guests. Including designs by Ragnar, Michael Golden, Eric Powell, Derek Yaniger, Dave Cook, David Mack, Andy Runton and many more!

Special thanks to Criminal Records and Kid Robot (whose very own Toy Baroness will be on hand for the event) for the donation of all Munnys.

Portfolio Reviews

Vertigo Comics Editor Bob Schreck will be on hand throughout the weekend, holding portfolio reviews. This is a perfect opportunity for aspiring comic book creators to have a legend in the comics industry critique their work and offer professional advice on what publishers look for when selecting talent for future projects. Also reviewing will be Eric Layton, Terminus Media, Steve Scott, Sean Taylor, and Dark Horse Comics editor Diana Schutz.

For full details on all Portfolio Review times, click here

Mike Kunkel Returns to Atlanta!

Catch a sneak preview of an exciting new project from the award-winning creator of Herobear and the Kid.

Comics Panels and Presentations:

• A Tribute to Jack Davis
  
Celebrate the contributions and influences of Georgia’s own comics legend, with several of today’s top creators on hand to share their thoughts on a true master of the medium.
• Toy Customizing
  
Explore the rapidly growing arena of designer toys with artists and retailers at the forefront of the medium. Gain insight into the creation and production of this marvelous new canvas, and see where the future leads for "designer vinyl".
• Art School with Michael Golden
  
Learn comic illustration techniques from one of the most influential creators in the field – Special Guest Michael Golden
• Drawing a Story
  
What does it take to tell a compelling tale through illustration? Take a peek into the creative process and learn what it takes to make an illustrated narrative come to life.

AND MORE!

For full details on the Comics Track, click here

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Anime & Asian Pop Culture

Manga, Anime and more! Everything from Origami to Godzilla and beyond!
Here’s a taste of what you can expect…many more offerings to be added soon.

• Manga Scene For The Comic Fiend
  
Come with an open mind explore a selection of Eastern titles that is sure to appeal to Marvel zombies and the most zealous member of the DCU.
• Propmaking for Cosplay and Beyond
  
Learn the basics or simply refine your own propmaking techniques, presented in association with Outland Armor.
• Gender Roles in Anime/Manga
  
‘Nuff said.

AND MORE!

For full details on the Anime Track, click here

Please Note: All panels and programming are subject to change without notice. Please consult the ACE program book for final descriptions, times, and panel participants.

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Pop Art

Manga, Anime and more! Everything from Origami to Godzilla and beyond!
Here’s a taste of what you can expect…many more offerings to be added soon.

• Pulling Out The Big Guns – Working With Iconic Characters
  
With handling legendary titles and characters comes great responsibility.
• Iron Munny Kickoff
  
Come and meet our guest artists as they receive their Munny and "secret ingredient."
• Art That Goes Bump In The Night
  
Take a walk on the dark side of pop art with masters of the macabre.

AND MORE!

For full details on the Pop Art Track, click here

Please Note: All panels and programming are subject to change without notice. Please consult the ACE program book for final descriptions, times, and panel participants.

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Costuming

In keeping with ACE’s goal of celebrating the visual arts…costumes and costuming will be well represented. In addition to The Costume Contest (with CASH prizes) and The Saturday night Masquerade Ball, there will be many panels and programs throughout the weekend focusing on this much celebrated art form. Here’s a sampling of what you can expect:

• Fabric in Design
  
From wool to spandex, the choice of fabric can make or break a costume. However, varying fabrics come with their own pluses and minuses. We’ll discuss different types of fabrics and what can be expected when working with them.
• Positive (and Negative) Impressions part 1: Life Casting
  
Whether you’re looking for pointed ears or an entirely different face, the path to the perfect appliance begins with life casting. We’ll take a look at what it takes to make your own. The first part of a 2-part series.
• Weaponry
You want a characters weapon to look like the real deal. But it has to be practical and above all street legal. We’ll talk about ways to build prop weapons that will get lots of attention from fans and not the police.
• Flash, Blam, and Pow!
Special effects can really add to the presentation of a costume… but it can be a nightmare, too. We’ll look at methods for creating and applying practical effects and how to avoid F/X hell.

AND MORE!

For full details on the Costume Track, click here

Please Note: All panels and programming are subject to change without notice. Please consult the ACE program book for final descriptions, times, and panel participants.

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Gaming Room (24 Hours!)

FRIDAY

• HeroClix
  500pt Unrestricted (Friday, 6:00PM)
• HALO ActionClix
  "400 Plasma Grenades, take one down..." (Friday, 6:00PM)

SATURDAY

• HeroClix
  1,000pt Unrestricted (Saturday, 1:00PM)
• HALO ActionClix
  500pt Constructed (Saturday, 1:00PM)
• HorrorClix
  "Yummy yummy, cheerleader taste like chicken" (Saturday, 4:00PM)

SUNDAY

• HeroClix
  800pt Unrestricted (Sunday, 1:00PM)
• HorrorClix
  "Slurp, slurp, crunch, crunch." (Sunday, 2:00PM)

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Video Rooms - Anime and Live Action (24 Hours!)

Atlanta Comics Expo will feature two video rooms: one devoted to exclusively to comic book and related movies and the other for Japanese Animation/Asian Pop Culture.

Click here for the full Video schedule

Click here for the full Anime schedule

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