http://news.prlog.org/tag/pop-culture/pop culture - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12107547-eternal-con-launches-in-long-island-new-york.htmlNew York, (March 25th 2013) – Long Island is finally getting its own Comic Con. http://www.prlog.org/12034369-memoirs-of-london-from-1960s-to-present-day-now-available-for-kindle-nook-ipad-and-readers.html"Memoirs of London: From 1960’s to Present Day" takes us back to these thrilling times – and also shares a peek at the next 50 years! http://www.prlog.org/12006965-wizard-world-inc-appoints-john-macaluso-to-chairman-of-the-board.htmlWizard World CEO John Macaluso has been elected Chairman of the Board by the company's Board of Directors, effective Oct. 10. Macaluso succeeds Michael Mathews. http://www.prlog.org/11936709-the-amazing-spider-man-not-just-selling-3d-tickets-and-popcorn.htmlAs The Amazing Spider-Man’s web catches Americans at the box office this summer, Spider-Man-themed merchandise is expected to bring in additional millions in merchandising revenue in, perhaps, unexpected venues. http://www.prlog.org/11932141-michael-ardan-talks-to-strangers.htmlNew York Writer/Performer Talks to Strangers (And Icons) in New Memoir, Podcast http://www.prlog.org/11931382-jan-buckner-walker-launches-diversity-focused-crossword-puzzle-book-series.htmlJan Buckner Walker President and Chief Creative Officer of Kids Across Parents Down, a division of Imaginext, LLC., and Editor of the Essence Crossword Puzzle has launch a new crossword book series aimed at the African-American community. http://www.prlog.org/11917288-kersten-kelly-travels-on-month-long-virtual-blog-tour-to-endorse-economics-book.htmlJoin Author Kersten L. Kelly as she promotes and highlights " ec•o•nom•ics: a simple twist on normalcy" through Orangeberry Book Tours via 15 popular book blogs throughout July. http://www.prlog.org/11912539-con-kcs-1st-sci-fi-horror-pop-culture-convention.htmlCelebrities, Parties, Movies & More all under one roof September 14-16 in Kansas City http://www.prlog.org/11878108-fan-groups-invade-wizard-world-philadelphia-browncoats-and-jedi-knights-and-ghostbusters-oh-my.htmlMore than 20 fan groups, from role playing, podcaster, sci fi, superhero and re-creation organizations will be on hand at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center http://www.prlog.org/11876572-mike-the-situation-sorrentino-fist-pumping-his-way-to-wizard-world-chicago-comic-con-august-11.htmlReality TV star and future comic book superhero Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino will be a special guest at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on August 11 in Rosemont, Ill. http://www.prlog.org/11875671-the-wait-is-over-avengers-worth-the-wait.htmlThe Avengers movie opens today. I sure hope that the movie lives up to it’s hype. I have a feeling it will, but I maybe an easier audience to win over. http://www.prlog.org/11872755-believe-in-heroes-hemsworth-lee-artists-cover-the-avengers-at-wizard-world-philadelphia.htmlChris Hemsworth, Stan Lee, Lou Ferrigno and more than a dozen top artists who have worked on "The Avengers" will be on hand at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11871281-itvfest-2012-moves-to-downtown-la-launches-popconla.htmlITVfest/The International Television Festival, is pleased to announce a move to downtown LA in 2012, signing a lease at the LA Convention Center. ITVfest will also launch and host the 1st Annual 'Pop Con LA', the Popular Culture Convention. http://www.prlog.org/11868848-contamination-2012-offers-celebrities-parties-movies-more.htmlThe St. Louis area’s only pop-culture/horror/sci-fi convention all under one roof June 15-17 http://www.prlog.org/11866273-david-ray-carter-publishes-conspiracy-cinema-propaganda-politics-and-paranoia.htmlWhile they remain marginalised by the mainstream media, conspiracy theories are a growing influence on the contemporary political imagination, thanks mostly to the unprecedented phenomenon David Ray Carter has entitled ‘conspiracy cinema’. http://www.prlog.org/11851609-mike-the-situation-sorrentino-wizard-world-team-to-create-comic-book-super-hero.htmlMike "The Situation" Sorrentino and family have signed a publishing, development, and appearance deal with Wizard World to create and publish a comic book hero based on Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his family. http://www.prlog.org/11844938-chris-hemsworth-william-shatner-stan-lee-top-stellar-wizard-world-philadelphia-comic-con-lineup.htmlActors Chris Hemsworth and William Shatner, legendary creator Stan Lee and WWE® Superstars Rey Mysterio® and CM Punk™ top the stellar 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con lineup, May 31 - June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11841933-william-shatner-jeri-ryan-stan-lee-wwe-superstar-cm-punk-top-wizard-world-chicago-comic-con.htmlWilliam Shatner, Jeri Ryan, Stan Lee and WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ are among the top stars expected to attend the expanded 2012 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 9-12 in Rosemont, Ill. http://www.prlog.org/11837165-family-friendly-activities-dominate-sunday-at-wizard-world-toronto-comic-con.htmlWizard World Toronto Comic Con features a full day of kids and family activities on April 15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Admission is free for kids under 10 with a paid adult. http://www.prlog.org/11833944-wizard-world-inc-wizd-names-john-macaluso-to-new-position-of-chief-executive-officer.htmlSuccessful entrepreneur John Macaluso has been elevated to CEO of Wizard World, Inc., and will lead one of North America’s most diverse pop culture events brands. http://www.prlog.org/11828143-chris-hemsworth-powers-into-2012-wizard-world-philadelphia-comic-con.htmlChris Hemsworth, star of Thor, The Avengers and Snow White And The Huntsman will headline 2012 Wizard World Philadephia Comic Con, June 2 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11823173-quantum-leap-being-human-panels-ryan-wesley-qas-highlight-toronto-comic-con-programming.htmlProgramming at Toronto Comic Con will include 'Quantum Leap' and 'Being Human' panels, Jeri Ryan, Paul Wesley, WWE® Hall of Famer Edge® and Amy Acker Q&A's and evening parties. http://www.prlog.org/11819030-more-than-100-top-creators-to-attend-2012-wizard-world-toronto-comic-con-april-14-15.htmlA World-class lineup of more than 100 top creators have committed to attend 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The list includes Mike Deodato Jr., "Jock," John McCrea, Greg Horn and Phil Ortiz. http://www.prlog.org/11803684-another-giant-leap-oscar-emmy-nominee-dean-stockwell-to-attend-wizard-world-toronto-comic-con.htmlAcademy Award and Emmy nominee Dean Stockwell, a veteran of more than six decades in movies and TV, will make his first Wizard World appearance at Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 At Metro Toronto Convention Centre. http://www.prlog.org/11796008-dark-horse-comics-announces-camilla-derricono-ordinary-lovelimited-edition-bust.htmlPublisher Dark Horse Comics, along with toymaker Gentle Giant, will reveal a new limited-edition statute based on Camilla d'Errico's painting "No Ordinary Love" at this year's Toy Fair in New York City. http://www.prlog.org/11785276-pocho-re-launches-news-satire-content-purveyor-for-english-speaking-us-latinos-is-back.htmlPOCHO aims to be the premier, transmedia source for news, satire and humor for English speaking US Latinos and the Latino-Adjacent. Daily look at current events, pop-culture, celebrity and politics with a Latino flavor. http://www.prlog.org/11785212-popular-culture-to-be-on-display-and-celebrated-at-the-mississippi-pulp-con-2012.htmlThe newest edition of the MS Pulp Con, to be held from noon until midnight at the Arts Center of Mississippi in downtown Jackson on February 11th 2012 will celebrate pop culture with artists, guests, and a film fest, among many other offerings. http://www.prlog.org/11775600-eight-eisner-winners-nominees-including-hall-of-famer-stan-lee-to-attend-new-orleans-comic-con.htmlEight prestigious Eisner Award winners and nominees (including Stan Lee, a Hall of Famer) will attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Jan. 28-29. They are among more than 170 top creators attending the show at the Morial Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11774317-star-wars-ghostbusters-steampunk-clubs-among-fan-groups-at-new-orleans-comic-con-jan-28-29.htmlStar Wars, Ghostbusters and Steampunk fan clubs, charities and podcasters will be among the special organizations from across the Southeast in attendance at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Jan. 28-29 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11774068-pop-con-la-the-popular-culture-convention-launches-in-2012.htmlThe 1st Annual Pop Con LA will be about 'All Things Popular Culture', and open to the public and ardent fans of each area: Movies, Art, Fashion, Design, Comic Books, Dance, Music & much, much more...! http://www.prlog.org/11767427-wookiee-wonders-original-chewbacca-peter-mayhew-added-to-new-orleans-comic-con-january-28-29.htmlPeter Mayhew, who portrayed beloved character Chewbacca in the STAR WARS trilogy, will be a special guest at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Jan. 28-29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11762823-shatner-lee-meet-and-greets-marsters-qa-parties-highlight-new-orleans-comic-con-programming.htmlMeet-and-greets with William Shatner and Stan Lee, Q&A's featuring James Marsters, Mary McDonnell and Adam Baldwin and evening parties highlight special programming at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 http://www.prlog.org/11753273-easy-being-green-lou-ferrigno-added-to-2012-wizard-world-new-orleans-comic-con-celebrity-roster.htmlLou Ferrigno, the former Mr. Universe and star of the popular 'The Incredible Hulk' series will attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 At Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11746333-los-angeles-premiere-of-casebolt-and-smiths-oh-deconstructs-the-creative-process.html“They’re clever, sometimes silly and not afraid to talk as much as they dance.” – The New Yorker http://www.prlog.org/11744787-pows-comic-book-legend-stan-lee-to-attend-2012-wizard-world-new-orleans-comic-con.htmlIconic comic book creator, personality Stan Lee will make a special appearance at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11741903-the-noise-beneath-the-apple-launches-new-bi-weekly-podcast.htmlNow Listeners Can Enjoy the Underground Music Scene in a Podcast http://www.prlog.org/11741689-big-easy-beam-william-shatner-to-attend-2012-wizard-world-new-orleans-comic-con.htmlWilliam Shatner, iconic star of “Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker” and “Boston Legal” will appear at 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Sat., Jan. 28 At Ernest N. Morial Convention Center http://www.prlog.org/11731221-baldwin-mcdonnell-marsters-biehn-atop-2012-wizard-world-new-orleans-comic-con-lineup.htmlActors Adam Baldwin, Mary McDonnell, James Marsters and Michael Biehn, WWE® Diva Kelly Kelly™ and WWE® Superstar Zack Ryder™ are among the headliners at the 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 at the Morial Convention Center http://www.prlog.org/11725137-petite-celebrity-gossip-jennifer-lopez-got-new-beau-jlo-news.htmlBella Petite Magazine Fashion, Entertainment and LifeStyle For Women 5'5" Tall and Under! Get all your news on petite fashion, celebrities, beauty and business news on BellaPetite.com! Enter the Bella Petite Magazine Model Search! http://www.prlog.org/11718462-star-trek-ghostbusters-star-wars-fan-clubs-among-special-groups-at-austin-comic-con-this-weekend.htmlCosplayers, fan clubs, charities and podcasters will be among the groups attending Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at Austin Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11712480-baldwin-panettiere-qas-willy-wonka-panel-buffyfests-highlight-austin-comic-con-programming.htmlAustin Comic Con (Nov. 11-13) special programming includes Adam Baldwin, Hayden Panettiere Q&A's, 'Willy Wonka,' 'Star Wars,' 'The Walking Dead' Panels, and 'Buffyfests.' http://www.prlog.org/11711481-costumes-readings-wow-wow-wubbzy-highlight-austin-comic-con-kids-day-nov-13.htmlCostumes, adventures, readings and popular Nick Jr.® character Wow! Wow! Wubbzy® are on tap for Kid's Day at Wizard World Austin Comic Con on Sunday, November 13 http://www.prlog.org/11710283-wizard-world-announces-2012-mid-ohio-comic-con-sept-29-30-at-greater-columbus-convention-center.htmlWizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con will return to Greater Columbus Convention Center, Sept. 29-30, 2012, following a successful event last weekend in Columbus. http://www.prlog.org/11708089-wizard-world-moves-2012-toronto-comic-con-to-metro-toronto-convention-centre-to-april-14-15.htmlWizard World Toronto Comic Con moves to the Metro Toronto Convention Center, April 14-15, 2012, in downtown Toronto. Early guest confirmations Include Paul McGillion of 'Stargate: Atlantis,' Guest of Honor Mike Deodato Jr. http://www.prlog.org/11706630-unmasked-the-detailed-account-of-phoenix-jones-by-ken-goldstein-debuts-at-wizardworldcom-weds.htmlPopular “citizen superhero” Phoenix Jones is unmasked in an unprecedented interview with Ken Goldstein and video and photos by famed photographer Peter Tangen, to be published on WizardWorld.com on Wednesday. http://www.prlog.org/11705654-3g-watches-cell-phone-wristwatch-becoming-pop-culture-trend.html3G Watches, the world's leading watch phone retailer, cell phone wristwatch has emerged as a "Pop Culture" fixation. http://www.prlog.org/11701032-fan-groups-ready-for-wizard-world-mid-ohio-comic-con-saturday-and-sunday.htmlCosplayers, podcasters, charity organizations and more are scheduled to attend this weekend's Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. http://www.prlog.org/11699352-kevin-kelly-joins-wizard-world-inc-wizd-as-managing-editor.htmlFormer G4tv.com Editor Kevin Kelly has joined Wizard World as managing editor, and will direct content and social media on WizardWorld.com. http://www.prlog.org/11697893-ten-eisner-award-winners-and-nominees-seven-dcnu-artists-to-attend-wizard-world-austin-comic-con.htmlTen Eisner Award winners and nominees, including Hall of Famer Marv Wolfman, and seven DC Relaunch artists are among 210+ top creators scheduled to attend Austin Comic Con, Nov. 11-13 http://www.prlog.org/11692646-baird-benson-biehn-huffman-sorbo-added-to-wizard-world-austin-comic-con-lineup-for-nov-11-13.htmlPopular celebrity guests Diora Baird, Julia Benson, Michael Biehn, Alaina Huffman and Kevin Sorbo have been added to the lineup for Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Nov. 11-13 at Austin Convention Center