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AUDIBLE BROUGHT GENRE AUDIO STORYTELLING TO NEW YORK COMIC CON
SHOWCASING NEW SERIES “WYNONNA EARP: TALES FROM PURGATORY”
“WYNONNA EARP” CAST MEMBERS AND CREATOR CELEBRATED SERIES WITH EARPERS AT AUDIBLE’S PANEL AND “WYNONNA EARP: TALES FROM PURGATORY” FAN EVENT
AUDIBLE ALSO HOSTED PANEL FEATURING ACCLAIMED SCI-FI AUTHORS AND PERFORMERS EXPLORING THE WORLD OF IMMERSIVE AUDIO
(Photos by Ilya Savenok, Getty for Audible)
On Saturday afternoon at New York Comic Con, Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, hosted an official panel, “Earp to Ear: Wynonna Earp's Adventures Continue on Audible,” giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the new Audible Original series, Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory. The panel reunited original “Wynonna Earp” television series cast members Melanie Scrofano (“Wynonna Earp”), Tim Rozon (“Doc Holliday”), and Katherine Barrell (“Nicole Haught”), all of whom star in the new Audible Original, along with writer Emily Andras (creator, producer, writer of the television series Wynonna Earp),
Notable panel quotes included:
Melanie Scrofano (“Wynonna Earp”) on the new aspects of her character’s development in the Audible series: “While Wynonna’s perspective usually drives the narrative, for the first time, we see her listen to someone else’s experiences, It adds an interesting dimension to her character and the story.”
Tim Rozon (“Doc Holliday”) on performing his role as “Doc Holliday” in audio: “What I really appreciate about the audio adaptation was to have the freedom to go bigger in the performance and that’s something you don’t always get on TV. The Wynonna Earp universe is already pretty wild, but in this format, we could take it to even crazier, more imaginative places.”
Emily Andras (creator, writer, and producer of the TV series Wynonna Earp) on her experience creating the audio adaptation for Audible: “When approaching the audio drama, I wanted to think of it from an auditory standpoint…The quality of the voice acting was incredible, bringing the characters to live in a new medium. It was such a fun process that I would love to create more audio content in the future. Audible was a wonderful partner throughout the production, and I’m thrilled with the positive responses we’ve received from listeners so far…”
On Saturday evening, Audible hosted an invite-only immersive celebration at Porchlight to commemorate the release of Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory, which is now available, exclusively from Audible. “Wynonna Earp” superfans joined the cast and creator for an enchanting evening featuring a delightful mix of bites, drinks, and live music. The event offered attendees an unforgettable experience, savoring delectable treats and enjoying an atmosphere that perfectly captured the spirit of Purgatory.
On Thursday afternoon, Audible kicked off its New York Comic Con presence with an official panel, “The Sounds of Storytelling! How the Genre’s Greatest Writers and Narrators Take Listeners on the Ride of Their Lives,” highlighting some of the world’s best science fiction authors and performers and the unique and creative ways that words come alive through Audible performances. Panelists included Emily Andras (Wynonna Earp), Mary Robinette Kowal (The Lady Astronaut series), Ray Porter (The Bobiverse series, Project Hail Mary), R.A. Salvatore (The Legends of Drizzt), John Scalzi (Starter Villain, Constituent Service), and Dennis E. Taylor (The Bobiverse series).
Notable panel quotes included:
Emily Andras (creator, writer, and producer of the TV series Wynonna Earp) on creating the new Audible Original Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory: “Taking a beloved TV show and adapting it to this new medium allowed us to tell stories in a new environment…It was incredibly freeing and helped us reinvent characters and dive in the way we hadn’t been able to before.”
Ray Porter (narrator of The Bobiverse series, Project Hail Mary) on the process of narrating audiobooks: “You finish the book hoping that the author is pleased with how you brought their work to life through sound…I have worked hard to try to identify each book’s voice because every book does have a unique one.”
John Scalzi (author of Starter Villain, Constituent Service) on how hearing his work in audio informs his writing approach: “I’ve drastically cut back my dialogue tags because, in audio, it makes such a difference to the listening experience. Now the irony is that by doing this, I’ve actually become a better author. Thank you Audible for that.”
Pop Culture Fans Took Over New York City’s Javits Center for an Event Full of Guests Across the Hottest Series like “HBO’s The Penguin,” “Starz’ Outlander,” “Netflix’s The Electric State,” Plus More Must-See Programming, Iconic Comic Creators, and Top Exhibitors, from October 17-20
OCTOBER 21, 2024 - New York Comic Con (NYCC) wrapped up the ultimate celebration of pop culture this weekend, as more than 200,000 attendees made their way through the Javits Center from October 17 through October 20 to experience the best of fandom, from a star-studded celebrity lineup, to iconic comic creators, must-have merch, and so much more. With scores of fans making their way to the Big Apple from across the country, this year’s NYCC is projected to have generated an estimated economic impact of $80 million for New York City, according to New York City Tourism + Conventions.
Among the stand-out guests and programming at this year’s show, highlights included panels filled with exciting announcements, sneak peeks, and trailer drops from some of the most popular and anticipated series including HBO’s The Penguin, Apple TV+’sShrinking, Starz’ Outlander, The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, The Walking DeadUniverse, Disney+’s Goosebumps, FX’s What We Do in the Shadows, HBO’s Dune: Prophecy, and Netflix’s The Electric State, appearances by major stars like Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Orlando Bloom, John Boyega, and cast members from House of the Dragon, and never-before-seen clips from upcoming films including M3GAN 2.0, Venom: The Last Dance, Karate Kid: Legend, and more. Seats filled for panels featuring discussions from the best in comics with programming like Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing, Moon Man Panel featuring Kid Cudi, Charlamagne Tha God Presents ILLuminati - Hip-Hop and Comics Collide in New AWA Graphic Novel, IDW Publishing: The Next 25 YearsFears, and others.
The show floor was buzzing with con-goers looking to get their hands on the hottest merch from over 650top exhibitors like Funko, Bandai, ThrillJoy, Marvel,Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Capcom, Webtoon, and others, while over 500 Artist Alleyparticipants filled the show floor, featuring the fan-favorite works of Jeff Lemire, Dexter Vines, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Frank Cho, Jimmy Palmiotti,and Tom Taylor, and many more.
Cosplay took center stage at the Cosplay Central Crown Championships qualifier competition on October 19, where cosplayers from the region showed off their astounding craftsmanship for a chance to be selected to be in the running for the Global Cosplay Central Crown in 2025. Third place went to A Rad One Cosplay as Din Djarin from The Book of Boba Fett, while second place went to Caity Stella Cosplay as Cinderella from Fairy Tales. Patterner Cosplay as Firesong K’Treva from Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey was crowned this year’s NYCC champion. The event, which was emceed by one of the biggest names in cosplay, Yaya Han, drew a crowd full of fans to watch as judges Plexi Cosplay, Alliecat Cosplay, and Ludus Cosplay cast their vote for the best of the best of this year’s cosplay.
“The energy and sense of community that the fans brought to New York Comic Con this year was unparalleled. Their passion for all things pop culture is the driving force behind our goals to uplevel the event each year, and we are honored to have brought them another stellar weekend where they could further connect with the fandoms they love,” said Kristina Rogers, VP of ReedPop US Comics Portfolio and Star Wars Celebration.
This year, the top headliners and biggest entertainment panels from NYCC were live streamed to a global audience for free through ReedPop’s official partnership with creative development and production solutions company Paragon Creative Agency. The NYCC Livestream was powered by Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game by Ravensburger. Fans who were not able to make it in person were able to enjoy all of the must-see pop culture content NYCC had to offer via two concurrent streams for both the Main and Empire stages each day on Popverse, ReedPop’s pop culture news site, as well as on their media partner's Screenrant, Collider, CBR, The Illuminerdi and Nerdist’s social channels, further extending NYCC’s impact.
NYCC will return to the Javits Center next year on October 9-12, 2025. ReedPop is partnering with NYC Tourism for its official ‘Founded By NYC’ campaign, which will celebrate New York City's enduring contributions to national and global culture as part of the festivities around the City's 400th anniversary and United States’ 250th anniversary. More details will be unveiled in the coming months.
You can check out highlights of New York Comic Con news at NewYorkComicCon.com and on Facebook,X, and Instagram, in addition to pop culture news site,Popverse.
About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.(www.reedpop.com)
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePantsLegendary Voice Cast and Executive Producers Come Together for Milestone Panel at New York Comic Con 2024
Nick Renews The Patrick Star Show for Seasons Four and Five;
Unveils Holiday Special Clip and Art
Reveals First Look at 25th Anniversary SpecialsSpongeBob SquarePants, “Snow Yellow” and“SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas”
NEW YORK— (Oct. 18, 2024)—Nickelodeon treated fans to an exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants panel at New York Comic Con 2024, celebrating its rich origins and revealing what’s ahead for the world’s most famous sea sponge and Bikini Bottom denizens. Legendary voices Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), along with executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller, brought the F.U.N. to continue the monumental 25th anniversary celebration of the animated series.
Moderated by Matt Forte (Podcast Host & Writer), panel highlights include:
Since its launch July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount history, seen in more than 180 markets, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 90 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ® , the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
Paramount+ is the streaming home for SpongeBob fans with more Bikini Bottom content than any other streaming service. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.
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