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Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announces the re-launch of North Coast Comic Con as Cleveland Comic Con Wizard World Convention. “We admire Roger’s vision for this show and promise to bring Cleveland an event filled with creators, celebrities and so much more,” said Shamus. Shamus bought the North Coast Comic Con from Roger Priebe who will advise and consult on the show. Priebe will continue to run local events. “This partnership is a win-win for everyone; the fans, the industry and the locals. I see nothing but good things ahead,” said Priebe. Wizard’s Comic Con Tour will bring the strong caliber of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect. New dates and... 

Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the Cincinnati Comic & Anime Show in Ohio which is now Cincinnati Comic Con Wizard World Convention.  

Duchess Satine Kryze tries to keep the Republic from interfering in Mandalorian affairs after attacks by the Death Watch, the splinter group advocating a return to the old warrior ways. But when Satine herself is attacked and framed, she sets off – against the better judgment of her Jedi protectors –  

WITH THE LAUNCH OF MASS EFFECT: REDEMPTION ON iTUNES, AND THE CONTINUED POPULARITY OF THE GAME, MASS EFFECT #2 SELLS OUT WITHIN A WEEK!   Following up on last week’s news of the explosive first issue of Mass Effect: Redemption disappearing out of stores across the country, Dark Horse and EA announce that the series’ second issue will be reprinted as well.  

MARK MILLAR AND DYNAMIC FORCES ANNOUCE BENEFIT AUCTION WIN THE VILLAINOUS ROLE IN THE UPCOMING “NEMESIS” Comic Book Series! Benefit auction debuts Monday, February 8th, 2010 for a special cause. Mark Millar made comic-book history when he offered fans a chance to be the superhero, Kick-Ass! Last week, Mark Millar again gave fans the opportunity to be the hero of his upcoming new series, “Nemesis,” drawn by best-selling artist Steve McNiven. “Nemesis” is about the fight between America’s smartest cop and the world’s one and only super-villain.  

  Currently touring the US with Killswitch Engage and The Devil Wears Prada, Swedish melodic death metal masters DARK TRANQUILLITY now present you their stunning new promo video for the song “Shadow In Our Blood”, which was created by Vasara Films (Turisas, Dragonforce). Vocalist Mikael Stanne reports in from tour:  

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW STAR WARS™ SERIES, KNIGHT ERRANT! AS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC DRAWS TO A CLOSE, WRITER JOHN JACKSON MILLER MOVES TO AN UNCHARTED CORNER OF THE GALAXY!  

Fort Collins, CO’s Allegaeon are currently recording their Metal Blade debut album, Fragments Of Form And Functions, with Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Incinerate) at Flatline Audio in Denver. The band will be posting updates to their myspace throughout the recording process with videos to follow, so keep an eye out for more to come!  

By The Scarlet Avenger Awesome is what I have to say about the latest animated DVD “Planet Hulk” from Marvel and Lionsgate Entertainment. Taken from the pages of The Incredible Hulk comic book, Planet Hulk is a very different take on the green goliaths story over Dr. Banners struggle with the green Id.  

Flower Mound, TX – February 10, 2010 – FUNimation Entertainment today announced the signing of multi-year, national licensing agreements with toy manufacturer Shocker Toys LLP, now a toy licensee for several high-profile action-adventure anime properties including Soul Eater, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.  

Swedish rock magazine CLOSE-UP is offering fans of melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES the chance to get tickets to special screenings of the band’s brand new documentary movie, “Under a Serpent Sun – The Story of At The Gates”.