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Fan Expo Denver
Fan Expo Denver (previously Denver Pop Culture Con and Denver Comic Con) is a speculative fiction fan convention held annually in Denver, Colorado, United States. The event is a celebration of comics, books, movies, TV, gaming, and other pop culture. The non-profit organization, Pop Culture Classroom, founded the convention in 2012. After being acquired by Informa/Fan Expo in 2021, the convention was renamed Fan Expo Denver. History The inaugural convention was held June 15, 16, and 17 in 2012 with 27,700 people in attendance. Founded as Denver Comic Con, the convention was created as a program for the educational organization, Pop Culture Classroom (formally Comic Book Classroom), and funded the nonprofit's year-round efforts. In 2015, attendance at the event exceeded 100,000, making it one of the largest fan conventions in the United States. In 2019, the convention's name was changed to Denver Pop Culture Con in response to a lawsuit from San Diego Comic-Con. Pop Culture C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popular Culture
Popular culture (also called pop culture or mass culture) is generally recognized by members of a society as a set of cultural practice, practices, beliefs, artistic output (also known as popular art [cf. pop art] or mass art, sometimes contrasted with fine art) and cultural objects, objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time. Popular culture also encompasses the activities and feelings produced as a result of interaction with these dominant objects. The primary driving forces behind popular culture, especially when speaking of Western world, Western popular cultures, are the mass media, mass appeal, marketing and capitalism; and it is produced by what philosopher Theodor W. Adorno, Theodor Adorno refers to as the "culture industry". Heavily influenced in modern history, modern times by mass media, this collection of ideas permeates the everyday life, everyday lives of people in a given society. Therefore, popular culture has a way of influencing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Morgan
Cynthia Ann Cichorski (September 29, 1954 – December 30, 2023), known professionally as Cindy Morgan, was an American actress best known for playing Lora Baines/Yori in ''Tron'' and Lacey Underall in ''Caddyshack''. Life and career She was born as Cynthia Ann Cichorski on September 29, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents of Polish and German descent. After graduation, Morgan worked at a television station in Rockford, Illinois, where she was a "weather girl". She kept her hand in radio by working the graveyard shift at a local rock station. She returned to Chicago and deejayed on WSDM until quitting on air during a labor dispute at the station. Morgan then worked for Fiat Automobiles. She moved to Los Angeles in 1978 and became an actor for Irish Spring soap TV advertisements while attending acting schools and workshops. Morgan landed her first screen role in the 1980 comedy ''Caddyshack'', playing the role of sexy bombshell Lacey Underall. In a 2012 interview, Morga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Kitson
Barry Kitson is a British comic book artist. Biography Kitson's first professional work was ''Spider-Man'' for Marvel UK. He also drew many stories for '' 2000 AD'', beginning with a "Future Shocks" tale written by Peter Milligan as well as others by Grant Morrison, and going on to achieve great acclaim with his detailed work on Judge Anderson written by Alan Grant. Kitson provided illustrations for "Osgood Peabody's Big Green Dream Machine", a Superman text story written by Grant Morrison which appeared in the 1986 British ''Superman Annual''. His first American work for DC Comics was a ''Batgirl Special'' published in 1988. He and writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant launched the '' L.E.G.I.O.N.'' series in February 1989. The '' Azrael'' series was crafted by Kitson and writer Dennis O'Neil beginning in February 1995. While drawing ''Azrael'', Kitson drew part of the " Contagion" storyline which crossed-over through the various Batman-related titles. Kitson was one of the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Reeder
Amy Reeder (born August 25, 1980), formerly known as Amy Reeder Hadley, is an American comic book artist and writer known for her work on titles such as ''Fool's Gold'', ''Madame Xanadu'', ''Batwoman'', and ''Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur''. Early life Amy Reeder was born August 25, 1980. She is originally from Denver, Colorado and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Teaching. Career Amy Reeder was first discovered through the fourth of Tokyopop's Rising Stars of Manga competitions and later wrote and illustrated the OEL manga ''Fool's Gold''. and Reeder became the lead artist on the ''Madame Xanadu'' series from DC Comics' Vertigo imprint, with writer Matt Wagner. In a 2007 interview, she credited editor Brandon Montclare with helping her get her start in the comics industry. In 2010, DC announced that she would take over alternate art duties for the ''Batwoman'' series with J. H. Williams III, in addition to providing variant covers to that title and ''Supergir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Kane
Tom Kane (born 1962) is an American former voice actor. He is known for his work in animation and video games, most notably the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Career Kane began his voice acting career in 1977 when he was just 14 years old. Some of his best-known roles include Jedi Master Yoda and Admiral Yularen in ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' feature film and TV series, The Chancellor in '' 9'', Magneto in '' Wolverine and the X-Men'' and '' Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds'', Ultron in '' Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow'' and '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', Mr. Herriman in '' Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends'', Lord Monkey Fist in ''Kim Possible'', Professor Utonium and HIM in '' The Powerpuff Girls'', Oxnard Montalvo in '' The Angry Beavers'', and Darwin in ''The Wild Thornberrys''. Kane was also a prominent video game voice actor, appearing in numerous titles - from bit parts, to major roles such as Gandalf, Professor X and lead characters in many ''Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Seagle
Stephen or Steven is an English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or " protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon. A common variant of the name used in English is Stephan ( ); related names that have found some currency or significance in English include Stefan (pronounced or in English), Esteban (often pronounced ), and the Shakespearean Stephano ( ). Origins The name "Stephen" (and its com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Uslan
Michael E. Uslan (; born June 2, 1951) is an American lawyer and film producer. Uslan has also dabbled in writing and teaching; he was the first instructor to teach an accredited course on comic book folklore at any university. Early life Uslan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, and was an avid comic book collector from a very young age, owning a collection that included the second issue of Batman and the first Superman comic, among others. He grew up in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and graduated from Ocean Township High School in 1969, by which time his collection filled the garage of his home with 30,000 comic books. A fan of the darkness inherent in the Batman comics, he was dismayed by the campy portrayal of the character in the '60s television series, which was at the height of its popularity during Uslan's teen years. While still an undergraduate and a graduate at the same time at Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington, attempting to break into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Ryan (actor)
Mark Ryan is an English actor, author, singer, and action director. He portrayed Mr. Gates in the Michael Bay/Starz production of the pirate show '' Black Sails'', Nasir in the British TV series ''Robin of Sherwood'', and is known for his work for the ''Transformers'' film franchise. Early life Before his career in the entertainment industry, Ryan worked as a member of the British Army's Intelligence Corps, attached to DSF (Director Special Forces) and later as a Licensed Private Investigator in the United States. Career Stage and screen 1978–2000 Ryan appeared in several major musicals in London's West End, spending four years in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical '' Evita'' in the role of Magaldi and then playing Ché under the direction of Hal Prince. He went on to appear in a cameo in the film version of the musical directed by Alan Parker. He left Evita to play Mac in the SAS action film '' Who Dares Wins'' for director Ian Sharp. Ryan played the character of Nasir for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Cohan
Lauren Cohan ( ; born January 7, 1982) is an American actress known for her role as Maggie Rhee in the AMC post-apocalyptic horror television series '' The Walking Dead'' (2011–2018; 2020–2022), a role she reprises in '' The Walking Dead: Dead City'' (2023–present). Her other notable TV roles include Bela Talbot in the dark fantasy drama ''Supernatural'' (2007–2008), Rose in the supernatural teen drama ''The Vampire Diaries'' (2010–2012), Vivian McArthur Volkoff in the action comedy ''Chuck'' (2011), Francesca "Frankie" Trowbridge in the action comedy-drama '' Whiskey Cavalier'' (2019), and War Woman in the adult animated superhero show Invincible (2021-present). Her film appearances include the comedy '' Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj'' (2006), the psychological thriller horror '' The Boy'' (2016), the biographical drama '' All Eyez on Me'' (2017), and the action thriller '' Mile 22'' (2018). Early life Cohan was born Lauren Storholm in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristin Bauer
Kristin Bauer van Straten ( Neubauer) is an American film and television actress, notable for her roles as vampire Pamela Swynford De Beaufort on the HBO television series ''True Blood'', Jerry's girlfriend Gillian ("man hands") on ''Seinfeld'', and as Maleficent in the ABC series ''Once Upon a Time''. Personal life Bauer van Straten was born Kristin Neubauer in Racine, Wisconsin. She is of German descent. During childhood, she played sports, rode horses, and fired shotguns. She graduated from The Prairie School in Wind Point. Bauer van Straten studied fine arts at Washington University in St. Louis, as well as in Boston and at New York City’s Parsons The New School for Design in her youth, but decided to become an actress and moved to Los Angeles, where she has been living since she began acting in 1994. She continues to draw and paint. Her works include commissioned portraits. On August 1, 2009, she married musician Abri van Straten. Acting career In 1995, Bauer van S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khary Payton
Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' and Dr. Terrell Jackson on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', as well as voicing Cyborg across various DC media and Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad in the animated series '' Young Justice''. Early life Payton was born in Augusta, Georgia. At the age of 14, he won Showtime's first annual Kid Talent Quest, and a recording exists of him introducing an animated film called ''Sherlock Holmes in the Baskerville Curse'' broadcast on Showtime in September 1986. Career Live-action work Payton appeared on a recurring basis as Dr. Terrell Jackson on the ABC daytime soap opera ''General Hospital''. He portrayed King Ezekiel on AMC's '' The Walking Dead''. Voice work Payton has portrayed Cyborg in both ''Teen Titans'' animated series and Aqualad in '' Young Justice'', reprising his role in ''Teen Titans Go!''. Payton has also portrayed Cyborg a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasika Nicole
Jasika Nicole is an American actress and illustrator from Birmingham, Alabama. She is known for her role as Agent Astrid Farnsworth on the Fox series ''Fringe''. She has guest-starred in ''Scandal'' as Kim Muñoz. She starred as Carly Lever, the head of pathology, in the ABC medical drama '' The Good Doctor''. Career Nicole studied theatre, dance, voice and studio art at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 2017, she voiced a femme "brown-skinned energetic creative" named Reina, for the Amazon Video animated series '' Danger & Eggs'', who likes to build with her hands, is empowered by the world around her, and is the best friend of one of the protagonists. She is currently the voice of Dana Cardinal on the podcast ''Welcome to Night Vale''. She also voiced Keisha, the protagonist and narrator on '' Alice Isn't Dead'', a podcast by ''Night Vale'' co-writer Joseph Fink. Personal life Nicole is biracial, and has said that while growing up, there were very few TV cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
