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Niagara Falls Comic Con Is Fast Approaching!

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Niagara Falls Comic Con 2015
It’s the Niagara Falls event many people have been anticipating since last year’s show, and this year’s event proves to be even BIGGER! It’s the Niagara Falls Comic Con! Thousands of comic book collectors, horror, fantasy and sci-fi lovers, artists and everyone in between will be lining up for this event, at more than 200,000 square feet. They have exhibitors, comic books, cosplayers and cosplay contests, movie screenings, celebrity autographs and photo-ops, workshops, Falls Horror Fest and much, much more at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located at 6815 Stanley Avenue right here in Niagara Falls. It’s only a 5 minute drive from the “Street of Fun by the Falls”, Clifton Hill.
“Our main goal each year is to listen to our fans and improve on the previous year,” said Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager for the Niagara Falls Comic Con. “We’ve expanded again and have booked out the whole convention centre, including a 1000 seat theatre, that we will utilize for Q&A sessions, workshops and more,” he added.
New this year is an 80’s Arcade Zone that will include more than 30 retro coin-op stand up arcade games. Movie cars booked include the Bat Copter from the 1966 Batman TV series, and a replica of the General Lee and Knight Rider KITT cars.
The event has expanded their featured artist offering, which now includes more than 85 featured artists and independent publishers. Featured artists include: Legendary writer Gerry Conway, award-winning artists Darwyn Cooke, and David & Meredith Finch to name a few.
Returning again this year is the “Falls Horror Fest”, which features more than 5000 square feet of horror exhibits, movie props, workshops, celebrities, costumes, and Q&A’s.
“Niagara Falls Comic Con is an event the provides people of all ages (and families) a fun and entertaining weekend with lots to see and do in a very relaxed environment. Even if you don’t think you’ll enjoy it, chances are you will, so give it a try! There is literally something for everyone,” added Dabrowski.
WHEN?
The 2015 Niagara Falls Comic Con will be held on:
Friday, June 5th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 7th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
TICKETS
Friday, June 5th: $25click here for online sales.h
Saturday, June 6th: $35click here for online sales.
Sunday, June 7th: $30click here for online sales.
3 Day Pass: $70 — click here for online sales.
VIP 3 Day Pass: $325 — click here for online sales. ** Limited to 200 people.
VIP Passes include:
– Early Access into the show all three days (30 minutes before the general public)
– Speed Pass: Get Front of the Line Access to Each Celebrity and Q&A Session
– Exclusive NFCC 2015 T-Shirt, Hat, Tote Bag, Button & Patch!
– Exclusive NFCC 2015 Lithograph
– Official NFCC 2015 VIP Lanyard
– Two free tickets to Hamilton Comic Con 2015

**Children 10 and Under are FREE**
This year’s line up of celebrities in UNREAL!!
CELEBRITIES
The celebrity line-up for 2015 is just gearing up and is already amazing! Confirmed to date are:

David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider/Baywatch)
Sean Astin (The Goonies/Lord of the Rings)
Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy)

Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars)

Cassandra Peterson (Elvira)

Catherine Bach (TV”s Original Daisy Duke)

Linda Blair (The Exorcist)

Alfonso Ribeiro (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek)

Manu Bennett (Arrow/Spartacus/The Hobbit)

Robert Davi and Joe Pantoliano (The Goonies Fratelli Reunion)

Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead)

Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills 90210)

Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Patricia Quinn (Rocky Horror Picture Show)

Iron Sheik (WWE Wrestling Legend)

Ted White (Jason Voorhees)

Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s)

Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica)

Margot Kidder (Superman)

And many more…

For a full listing, please visit: www.NFComicCon.com and visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NFcomiccon
For any further information contact:
Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager / chris@niagarafallscomiccon.com (Interviews, Celebrity & Guest contact, Public Relations & Marketing, Sponsorship).
James Ponce, Director of Operations / james@niagarafallscomiccon.com (Artists Alley, Exhibitors, Event Sponsorship, Falls Horror Fest).
The Fun Doesn’t Stop there!
When the Niagara Falls Comic Con wraps up, there is still tons of fun to be had just blocks away on Clifton Hill! Comic fun continues in Movieland Wax Museum of Stars, where you can have your picture taken with the wax version of Cassandra Peterson as “Elvira”, Michael Keaton as “Batman”, Jack Nicholson as the “Joker” or even Heath Ledger as the most recent ”Joker” — all completely made of wax! There is even a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set. The Dark Night, the Terminator, Lara Croft, Freddy Krueger and over 100 more figures are showcased here in this museum, all ready to have your photo taken with them!

You can enjoy the Movieland Wax Museum, as well as four other very popular Clifton Hill attractions bundled together in the Clifton Hill Fun Pass! Click the image below for details:

It is a 50% savings, made an even bigger savings if you purchase it online as you will receive an additional Niagara SkyWheel ticket. Go day and night!
Enjoy this savings in a Niagara Falls hotel package deal when you stay at the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel. This hotel is not only just a 5 minute drive from the Niagara Falls Comic Con at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, but it’s literally only one block from the greatest Niagara Falls attraction of all — the majestic Niagara Falls! The Build-A-Package offer allows you to conveniently add-on attractions and events that YOU want to do at great savings — this includes the Clifton Hill Fun Pass offer, as well as many others.
Check out our all-new “Stay & Play” Package:

Our “Niagara Falls Family Package” is ideal for a family looking to getaway for a night or two!

The Niagara Falls Comic Con will be sure to be a hit, so consider staying the weekend to get the most out of this event and sight-see in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take in all that Niagara Falls has to do!
We look forward to this event and seeing you in Niagara Falls!


Christine Lynn
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Niagara Falls Sports Expo and Your Chance to Win Tickets!

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Set Saturday, March 29th, 2014 aside for the Niagara Falls Sports Expo! This is a ONE DAY event, where fans will have the chance to rub shoulders with NHL, NFL and MLB greats. The Niagara Falls Sports Expo will take place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located at 6815 Stanley Avenue here in Niagara Falls.
This event will feature more than 50,000 square feet of exhibitors, attractions, sports memorabilia, autograph sessions, seminars and more.
Celebrities confirmed include:
Baseball’s “Hit King” Pete Rose
Buffalo Sabres Great Gilbert Perreault
TNA superstar Rob Terry
Legendary Leafs goalie, Johnny Bower
Former San Jose Sharks power-forward, Owen Nolan
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman, Kelly Gruber
Former Buffalo Bills Linebacker, Cornelius Bennett
Professional Wrestler, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake
For a schedule of their autograph signing periods, click here.

Video Above: Pete Rose chases hit 4192 to break the all-time record
Fans will also have an opportunity to test how fast their slap shot is through interactive games, get their picture taken with CFL’s most prized possession, The Grey Cup, check out the Hockey Hall of Fame artificat displays, NHL trophies and much more!
The Niagara Falls Sports Expo runs from 10:00 am to 6:00pm and tickets are available either at the door or online by clicking here.
Visit the Niagara Falls Sports Expo FB page! www.facebook.com/nfsportsexpo

Book a Nearby Hotel!
Looking for nearby accomodations? Find an amazing deal at the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel that is only a few minutes drive from the Scotiabank Convention Centre, a couple of minutes walk from the majestic Niagara Falls and central to all the popular Niagara Falls attractions due to its location, literally right on Clifton Hill itself — home to Canada’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara Skywheel! Step outside the lobby and you are literally right in the middle of all the action.
Look at the large list of hotel packages available by clicking on the icon below. Packages such as the Niagara Couples Getaway Package to building your own custom package are available — for less!

WIN TICKETS!
Simply “like” the Clifton Hill – Niagara Falls Fun Facebook Page, “like” this post and “share” it! 5 random people will each win 2 tickets to attend the Expo! The contest will close on Friday, March 21st, 2014 and the winners will be announced on Monday, March 24th, 2014.
Good luck!

Christine Lynn
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Niagara Falls Comic Con 2013 is Fast Approaching!

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Niagara Falls Comic Con 2013!
It’s the Niagara Falls event many people have been anticipating since last year’s show, and this year’s event proves to be even BIGGER! It’s the Niagara Falls Comic Con! Thousands of comic book collectors, horror, fantasy and sci-fi lovers, artists and everyone in between will be lining up for this event, at more than 100,000 square feet of exhibitors, movie screenings, workshops, seminars, movie screenings, a video gaming arena, the first-ever Falls Horror Fest presented by FANGORIA, celebrities, movie cars and helicopters and more at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located at 6815 Stanley Avenue right here in Niagara Falls and a 5 minute drive from the “Street of Fun by the Falls” — Clifton Hill.
This year’s Niagara Falls Comic Con will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 9th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Children 10 and under are FREE when accompanied by a full price paid Adult (limit 2 free child admissions per paid ticket), otherwise the cost to enter is $20 on Saturday or Sunday, or if you choose to attend both days you will receive a $10 discount, and it’s only $30. You can purchase your tickets online by clicking here OR you can purchase your tickets locally at “Pulp Comics” located at 4559 Queen Street in Niagara Falls (905-353-0666), “Big B Comics” at 6689 Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls (289-296-2968)  or “Mostly Comics” at 413 St. Paul St. in St. Catharines (905-682-6147). If you are from out of town, here are some other options:
Welland: Seaway Mall Customer Service — 800 Niagara Street North, Welland, ON. (905-735-0694)
Hamilton: “Big B Comics” at 1045 Upper James Av., Hamilton, ON. (905- 318-9636)
Toronto: “Hairy Tarantula” at 354 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON. (416-596-8002) OR “3rd Quadrant Comics/Hairy T” at 6979 Yonge Street BSMT Right Door, Toronto, ON. (647-430-1263)
The Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel offers a $19.95 discount on Sunday, June 9th on rooms for any out of towners looking for hotel accomodations. Rooms are limited and will go fast so you can reserve your rooms online by clicking here!

 This year’s line up of celebrities in UNREAL!!
Celebrities confirmed to date include:  Adam West (TV’s Classic Batman); Lou Ferrigno (Incredible Hulk); Corey Feldman, The Goonies (see the Niagara Falls Review article here), Gremlins, The Lost Boys, Stand by Me; David Prowse, Darth Vader, Star Wars; Jeremy Bulloch, Bob Fett, Star Wars; Tim Russ, Commander Tuvok, Star Trek: Voyager; Kane Hodder, Jason Voorhees, Friday the 13th; Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon; Pat Mastroianni, Joey Jeremiah, Degrassi High; Lee Meriwether, Catwoman, 1966 Batman; Mick Foley, WWE Legend; The Million Dollar Man; Tom Savini; Larry Thomas, Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi, as well as Madison Lintz from The Walking Dead.
For a full listing, please visit: www.NFComicCon.com and visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nfcomiccon
“There is no other event like this one in Niagara Falls,” said Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager for Niagara Falls Comic Con.  “Niagara Falls is an amazing getaway and vacation destination on its own, and being able to offer such a unique and cool event for visitors to the area is a bonus and one-of-a-kind experience.  It makes for an amazing weekend in the City,” he added.
“Fans will also have a chance to get their picture taken inside the original screen used Batcopter from the original Batman film, as well as a replica of the original 66 classic Batmobile.  There’s something for everyone of all ages at this year’s event,” Dabrowski added.
Here is a little clip for your enjoyment of the ORIGINAL “Batman” Adam West appearing at this Niagara Falls event:
http://youtu.be/RLZQ3OLEJWE
For any further information contact Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager / (888) 863-7912 / chris@niagarafallscomiccon.com
The Fun Doesn’t Stop there!
When the Niagara Falls Comic Con wraps up there is still tons of fun to be had just blocks away on Clifton Hill! Batman continues in Movieland Wax Museum of Stars, where you can have your picture taken with Michael Keaton as “Batman”, Jack Nicholson as the “Joker” or even Heath Ledger as the most recent “Joker” — all completely made of wax! The Dark Night, the Terminator, Lara Croft, Freddy Krueger and over 100 more figures are showcased here in this museum, all ready to have your photo taken with them!

You can enjoy the Movieland Wax Museum, as well as four other very popular Clifton Hill attractions bundled together in the Clifton Hill Fun Pass at only $13 more! In addition to Movieland Wax Museum, this includes the Niagara Skywheel, Dinosaur Adventure Golf OR Galaxy Golf, Ghostblasters Dark Ride and the all-new XD Ride Theatre located inside the Great Canadian Midway in which you will also receive 5 game tokens as a bonus to play among more than 300 arcade games in this giant entertainment complex. It is a 50% savings, made an even bigger savings if you purchase it online as you will receive an additional Niagara Skywheel ticket. Go day and night!
Enjoy this savings in a Niagara Falls hotel package deal when you stay at the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel. This hotel is not only just a 5 minute drive from the Niagara Falls Comic Con at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, but it’s literally only one block from the greatest Niagara Falls attraction of all — the majestic Niagara Falls! The Build-A-Package offer allows you to conveniently add on attractions and events that YOU want to do at great savings — this includes the Clifton Hill Fun Pass offer, as well as many others, such as discounted Marineland tickets!
The Niagara Falls Comic Con will be sure to be a hit, so consider staying the weekend and hit up both days to get the most out of this event and sight-see in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take in all that Niagara Falls has to do with great discounts that the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel has to offer. We look forward to this event and seeing you in Niagara Falls!


Christine
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