Column by Scott Thorne
June 14, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne discusses the cancellation of Origins as well as the banning of controversial Magic: The Gathering cards.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
May 19, 2020
In this column, Rob Salkowitz interviews key players and surveys the convention business in the COVID-19 era.
Column by Milton Griepp
April 23, 2020
I’ve seen a lot of turmoil and disruption, but I’ve never seen anything like what’s happening in this, our first plague year.
Third Big Geek Culture Show Canceled Same Day
April 20, 2020
Anime Expo 2020, planned for 4th of July weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has been canceled.
A Sad Day for Geek Culture
April 17, 2020
The organizers of San Diego Comic-Con and WonderCon have canceled both shows for 2020 and plan to return in 2021, the organization said in an announcement today.
San Diego Comic-Con Looks Like the Next to Fall
April 15, 2020
Tuesday was an active day for news of event cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Convention Turmoil Continues
March 26, 2020
The turmoil in the convention business continues, as the country’s largest library show is canceled; more.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 24, 2020
Patron companies count some of the largest fan and comic con organizers in the industry as customers, including ReedPOP, Otakon, Anime Expo, and Leftfield Media, among others.
San Diego Comic-Con Still On, for Now
March 13, 2020
WonderCon postponed, but San Diego Comic-Con still on, for now.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 10, 2020
Rob Salkowitz looks at the story behind the cancellation of a major comic convention and the implications for the event business.
