15 - 16 September 2018
Comic Con Baltics
Comic Con Baltics is an annual popular culture event organised in Vilnius, Lithuania. This year it’ll take place on September 15-16, at the LITEXPO exhibition centre. The key words you need to know: famous actors; the biggest Cosplay competition in Baltic states; panels; presentation of the newest Lithuanian film projects; comics; kids game zone; games and newest technologies; props from cult films. Most importantly – it is a place, where heroes meet!
The goal is to encourage the public to get interested in and involved with popular culture and art. Take a look at how Comic Con Baltics rocked in 2017: http://bit.ly/CCBaltics.
04 - 04 November 2018
“Exporting European Comics” panel @ Lucca Comics 2018
Ahead of this year’s Translation Slam at Lucca Comics & Games 2018, don’t miss the Europe Comics panel discussion about the growing presence of European comics beyond the continent’s borders, “Exporting Comics: How European Comics Travel the World.” Participants will include Sophie Castille (International Rights Manager, Mediatoon), Italian publishers Michele Foschini (BAO) and Massimiliano Clemente (Tunue), and American translator Jamie Richards (Kobane Calling, Lion Forge).
Comics che viaggiano: come il fumetto europeo si esporta nel mondo, Complesso San Micheletto, 11:15-12:00.
06 - 06 October 2018
‘Graphic Novels That Make History’ panel @ NYCC 2018
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Graphic Novels That Make History @ Javits Center, Room 1C03
Nonfiction graphic novels are more popular than ever, from Persepolis to March. But what does the future of the genre hold? With Peter Tomasi (The Bridge), Nathan Hale (Lafayette!) Ted Fox and James Otis Smith (Showtime at the Apollo), Mikaël (Giant), and Matt Fitch and Chris Baker (Apollo). Moderated by Abraham Riesman, staff writer at New York Magazine.
05 - 05 October 2018
‘The Beat Presents: The World Comics Invasion’ panel @ NYCC 2018
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm The Beat Presents: The World Comics Invasion @ Javits Center, Room 1A02
Comics from around the world are finding a bigger audience than ever in the US. A look at how creators around the world approach their work and the medium. With Ana Mirallès (Spain), Mikaël (Canada), Mateusz Skutnik (Poland), Emanuela Lupacchino (Italy), and Fabio Moon (Brazil).
04 - 04 October 2018
‘Comics Readers Today’ panel @ NYCC 2018
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Comics Readers Today: Who They Are and Where to Find Them @ Javits Center, Room 1C03
Readership differences in Europe and the USA showcase the medium’s breadth and potential to reach new audiences. A panel of professionals offer their take. With Chris Thompson (Titan/Statix Press), Karen Green (Columbia University Library), Terry Nantier (NBM), Jennifer King (Space Cadets Collection), Nazeli Kyuregyan-Baron (Europe Comics). Moderated by Heidi MacDonald (Publisher’s Weekly/Comics Beat).
