New York Comic Con 2020 Canceled, Will Host Virtual Events Photo credit Erica Brosnan. By Jamie Lovett The team really pulled together at every step of the process to make sure our communications were on point and that we were doing the best that we could for all of our fans, exhibitors and partners. It was scheduled to be the last major comic convention of the year. In addition to the panels streaming live and on-demand via YouTube, ReedPop will also create virtual meet and greets, live Q&As, personalized autographs, videos, and professional workshops. New York Comic Con is one of the last 2020 geek culture events to be canceled, with Pax Unplugged likely to follow soon. Starz is hosting a panel spotlighting American Gods, while CBS All Access is bringing the Star Trek Universe panel. Copyright 2020 ComicBook.com. Instead, adopting the practices of other huge events like San Diego Comic-Con, E3 and Gamescom Asia, the New York Comic Con will be moving online too. By Erica Brosnan. Today, ReedPop – the world’s leading producer of pop culture events – announced that New York Comic Con’s physical event at Javits Center will not take place as intended in 2020, and that they are officially partnering with YouTube on an all-digital event that will bring the excitement, community, and incredible content expected from NYCC directly to fans around the world. A titan is brewing in Singapore's cinema industry. Reedpop has informed Newsarama … Fumiko is an avid fan of spreading herself too thin and drowning in too many fandoms. NYCC 2020 Has Officially Been Canceled ... New York Comic Con's virtual event will be held October 8-11. New York Comic Con 2020 has been cancelled. This is in view of safety guidelines discouraging large gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There will now instead be a virtual convention on YouTube. Unfortunately, we will have to continue staying at home in order to keep up with social distancing measures and ensure that everyone remains safe and responsible during these tough times. New York Comic Con is going the way of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. By Jon Arvedon Aug 11, 2020. If you have grown up with a steady diet of all things related to video games, Star Wars, Star Trek, sci-fi, gadgets, toys, Transformers one way or another, this will be your second home. ReedPop will also have the Con join forces with their sister event, MCM Comic Con in London, to present the New York Comic Con’s Metaverse which will have its first event running from 13 to 16 August. ReedPop says the event will include direct engagement using YouTube's Community and Live Chat features, facilitating Q&A's during panels. ReedPop says more announcements are on the way, and that the event will include premieres, announcements, fan contests, and more. Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ReedPop has announced that New York Comic Con will be a digital event this year. In a long-expected announcement, ReedPop, organizer of New York Comic Con, announced it has canceled the annual in-person 2020 event, which was scheduled to be held October 8-11 at the Javits Convention Center. New York Comic Con 2020 is very different to previous years, but it will still lead to a lot of film, TV, and comic book news. Speaking to ComicBook.com in April, Mike Armstrong, VP and Event & Sales Director for ReedPOP discussed dealing with the initial ramifications of the outbreak. It may be wonderful that we can still access exciting content from the upcoming digital streams, but it is still slightly disappointing to hear such news. ReedPop has canceled the physical aspect of the annual gathering, which is held traditionally at New York City's Javits Center, and announced that it is partnering with YouTube for a digital event instead. August 12, 2020. For many con-goers, the highlight of the New York Comic Con 2020 would have been dressing up, travelling and meeting up with friends. August 11, 2020 08/11/2020 6:23 pm. But we still can’t wait to hang out with you online for New York Comic Con’s Metaverse, Oct 8-11. Hopefully, the attendance for this event will do much better than the flop during San Diego Comic-Con virtual event. NEW YORK (WCS 880) -- New York Comic Con announced Tuesday it will be canceling the in-person convention at the Jacob K. Javits Center this year and move online amid the coronavirus pandemic. We are a collective bunch of geeks who love to share our passion with the rest of the world. By visiting this page, you declare yourself one of us! Now, it has been officially announced that the in-person New York Comic-Con 2020 has been canceled as well. New York Comic-Con 2020 Cancelled Due To Pandemic; Details About The Online Event Revealed! If NYCC 2020 is cancelled, you’ll automatically receive a full refund, no further action required.” The convention is currently scheduled for Oct. 8 through 11. When San Diego had to cancel (the first time in 50 years) they announced on Comic-Con.org on April 17, a full 94 days prior to the first day their con should have opened Wednesday, July 22, 2020. 2020 has been a difficult year for the entertainment industry, which has been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. New York Comic Con is canceling its annual event at the Javits Center. Share Tweet Share G+ Email Pin Print. Today, ReedPop – the world’s leading producer of pop culture events – announced that New York Comic Con’s physical event at Javits Center will not take place as intended in 2020, and that they are officially partnering with YouTube on an all-digital event that will bring the excitement, community, and incredible content expected from NYCC directly to fans around the world. ... C2E2, and New York Comic Con — revealed their plans on implementing "enhanced cleaning and sanitization across the show." Comikaze Enterta… Reedpop confirmed the news today that NYCC 2020 has been canceled but a digital event will happen. The pandemic continues to impact 2020, as another large-scale event has been canceled. New York Comic Con is going the way of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. The annual convention typically takes place in Manhattan’s Javits Center. Hulu and FX will also have panels. "Looking back, it all feels like a blur, but in the moment, it was definitely a bit of a whirlwind," he said. We're partnering with YouTube to bring to life four days of incredible content. Stay tuned to https://t.co/yFh3MrLaiS and subscribe to https://t.co/6iFws85O7Q for updates. If we stay committed to that, I'm confident that we'll make the best decisions we can.". By Adam Barnhardt - March 1, 2020 11:02 pm EST. New York Comic Con 2020 canceled, switches to virtual event. We figured that if ECCC was postponed, it would be one of the first dominoes to fall, and we held out as long as we could. BREAKING: New York Comic Con Officially Cancels Physical Show, Will Go All-Digital for 2020. Following in the footsteps of almost every major convention happening this year, New York Comic-Con 2020 will also be cancelled. Hey NYCC fans, check out a message from our team regarding the status of NYCC 2020: https://t.co/a6CdcoFxFN. It will be an online-only event. In 2019 last year, the convention saw the highest number of celebrities invited to the event. We really wanted to run the event because we know how important it is for all of the artists and small businesses that depend on shows like ECCC to make their living. Aug 12 2020. 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WCBS Newsradio 880. This is in view of safety guidelines discouraging large gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. She would love to spend all day reading fanfiction at home and crying. Posted on 11 August, 2020, 06:12 pm EDT August 11, 2020 by Ian Courtney Contact Me. By David Crow | August 11, 2020 | "The situation in Seattle was moving so rapidly, and we tried our best to make the best possible decisions each day based on the information that was currently in front of us. New York Comic Con 2020 Canceled, Switches to Virtual Event New York. It likely comes as no surprise that New York Comic Con 2020’s physical event at … From October 8th through October 11th, the New York Comic Con YouTube channel live stream exclusive panels. DreamWorks Animation will host a panel on the best of television animation. So in the midst of a raging pandemic, the people in charge of NYCC have decided to cancel the event. SXSW is officially canceled, Emerald City Comic-Con is postponed, and the future of San Diego Comic-Con is up in the air. New York Comic Con has been one of the biggest events in entertainment since 2006. Just how have Singaporeans been spending their 2020? “Comic-Con International is officially cancelling the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con, marking the first time in 50 years that the show will not go on. New York Comic Con 2020 Canceled, Will Host Virtual Events radio.com | 08-11 NEW YORK (WCS 880) — New York Comic Con announced Tuesday it will be canceling the in-person convention at the Jacob K. Javits Center this year and move online amid the coronavirus pandemic. The in-person New York Comic Con (NYCC) has been canceled for 2020, with a virtual convention coming to YouTube October 8-11. Related: Screen Rant’s New York Comic Con 2020 Guide. Following in the footsteps of almost every major convention happening this year, New York Comic-Con 2020 will also be cancelled. New York Comic Con, a ReedPop convention which in 2019 featured Han Cholo, Hasbro, Super7 and IDW Publishing, announced the following details about its 2020 event:. Organizers announced today, however, that “it likely comes as no surprise that NYCC 2020’s physical event at the Javits will not be able to run as intended.” New York Comic Con Canceled For 2020. 2 min read. Reedpop confirmed the news today, stating a digital-only event will happen exclusively on YouTube. Lance Fensterman, president of con producers ReedPOP, announced the news in a statement: From October 8-11, the New York Comic Con YouTube channel will exclusively live stream panels from leading entertainment brands. ReedPop is also creating a virtual marketplace where exhibitors and creators can share items. The annual convention usually takes place in Manhattan’s Javits Center and has been around since 2006. Some of the biggest fan celebrations have sadly been cancelled, while others have moved online The physical New York Comic Con event, held annually in Manhattan’s Javits Center, is cancelled. To discuss this article and view comments, you must be an ICv2 Pro subscriber. Share. The important thing is that we maintain constant communication with the buildings, our exhibitors and our fans. An Update on SXSW 2020. The stretch of sad (but predictable) convention news continues. Just like the Beholder we have adopted as our mascot, we have both depth and width of geeky topics we cover. ReedPop announced today that while the physical New York Comic Con has been canceled this year due to COVID-19, they are planning an online Metaverse instead, teaming up with MCM Comic Con in London and YouTube for some all-digital events, one in October … Ahead of New York Comic Con's Metaverse in October, ReedPop will be hosting Metaverse August from August 13-16 and will continue having similar events throughout the fall. Register now or sign in . The New York Comic Con 2020 event has been canceled as a result of, you guessed it, the COVID-19 pandemic. ReedPop, the company behind the con, revealed that they will be setting up an exclusive partnership with YouTube. 313 0. Today, ReedPop – the world’s leading producer of pop culture events – announced that New York Comic Con’s physical event at Javits Center will not take place as intended in 2020, and that they are officially partnering with YouTube on an all-digital event that will bring the excitement, community, and incredible content expected from NYCC directly to fans around the world. New York Comic Con’s physical presence is canceled this year. ReedPop canceled its March Emerald City Comic-Con event during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. - August 11, 2020 01:00 pm EDT. The 2020 edition of Los Angeles Comic Con has been canceled, the latest in a wave of entertainment events to either postpone or call off plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans can also join ReedPop's Discord community to continue discussions and join tabletop game nights. All rights reserved. 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