The slow motion car crash that was the failed Universal Fan Con continues to fascinate, the way all disasters do. NY Magazine’s Lila Shapiro has a report for Vulture that gets both co-founders Jamie Broadnax and Robert Butler on the record. While it isn’t the deep dive it claims to be, it does get a […]
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 5/1/18: The real reason you never hear about Avengers: Infinity War any more
§ Art: Avengers: Infinity War has passed Star Wars The Force Awakens as the biggest opening ever – it long ago passed it as the #1 film franchise – and Kathleen Kennedy was gracious about it. Congratulations, @MarvelStudios and @Avengers: #InfinityWar. pic.twitter.com/PnHfaouOlP — Star Wars (@starwars) May 1, 2018 § May Day! I was trying […]
WICOMICON builds a new community and “Nerd Woodstock” may return
The comminity rallied in Baltimore this weekend to create an event that is being called “Nerd Woodstock.”
Universal Fan Con: What Went Wrong
If you spent your weekend doing fun things like seeing family or going on vacation, you may have missed perhaps the biggest imbroglio in “When A Con is Crap” history, Universal Fan Con.
All about WICOMICON and other events taking the place of Universal Fan Con
Several groups have stepped in to create events in the Baltimore area for those who were to attend Universal Fan Con, as the community rallies.
Universal Fan Con postponed one week out
Just a week from its scheduled April 27-29th dates at the Baltimore Convention Center, Universal Fan Con has been postponed indefinitely, as confirmed in a tweet. We see your tweets, messages & concerns. We will have a full update later today on the status of the convention. We realize the immense severity of the situation […]
Universal Fan Con announced for April 2018 in Baltimore
Here’s a good idea: Universal Fan Con, an event sponsored by Black Girl Nerds and The Black Geeks to offer an event that will offer representation for all fans. It will take place April 27-29th 2018 at the Baltimore Convention Center with an emphasis on POC, LGBTQ and disabled fans and issues. Jamie Broadnax of […]