This weekend it’s the very first Ace Comic Con! This new concept in comic cons is courtesy of the Shamus Brothers, Stephen and Gareb, and offers an “in the round” experience at the Nassau Coliseum, with a guest line up that consists of the entire Justice League, minus Affleck. The programming includes lots of comics content, […]
The Shamus Brothers are back with Ace Universe events starting in December
We;re ve been telling you for a while now that the Shamus Brother, Gareb and Stephen, were looking to get back into the convention game. And they are back, with the Ace Universe. Gareb, founder of Wizard magazine and the Wizard World shows, got out of the con game years ago to pursue his art […]
Yet another lawsuit: Wizard World suing Shamus Brothers and friends over possible takeover – UPDATED
UPDATE: I’m told this lawsuit was also settled at the same time as the main one. So, all water under the bridge now. The other day we reported on the end of Wizard World’s lawsuit against former CMO Stephen Shamus for breach of contract. However, as a tipster mentioned in the comments, there is still […]
Wizard and Stephen Shamus reach a settlement in lawsuit – but not before a laptop was destroyed
According to court documents, the lawsuit filed against former Wizard exec Shephen Shamus for Breach of Contract and Misappropriation of Corporate Assets (among other things) was settled last month. No terms were announced. As you may recall, last November, Wizard sued Shamus, who had been Chief Marketing Officer at Wizard for years, for $1 million in […]
Wizard World sues Stephen Shamus for $1 million, but who are the 10 ‘John Does’
Say it ain’t so, Norman Reedus. Last week convention company Wizard World fired their Chief Marketing Officer Stephen Shamus, and they filed suit against him. The suit alleges that Shamus used his position to obtain more than $1 million worth of signed memorabilia and collectibles from Wizard World guests which he then sold. A sweet set-up for some extra cash, if true.