Jan 19 2020

Rock & Shock Says Goodbye

It was announced a couple of days ago that Rock & Shock was ending after 15 years. It was announced on the Rock & Shock website here.

I have attended this convention as an attendee, journalist, and vendor. I have interviewed a number of celebrities who have attended the convention as guests.

I am sorry to see this convention go away. There isn’t a lot of conventions like Rock & Shock.

Here are some links of my past coverage of Rock & Shock.

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2015/10/19/pictures-from-rock-and-shock-2015/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2015/10/21/pictures-from-rock-and-shock-2015-part-ii/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2014/10/22/pictures-from-rock-and-shock-2014/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2013/10/22/pictures-from-rock-and-shock-2013/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2013/10/23/pictures-from-rock-and-shock-2013-part-2/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2011/10/17/panels-winners-and-more-pictures-at-rock-and-shock/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2013/11/01/interview-with-author-joe-knetter/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2012/10/11/doug-bradley-talks-about-pinhead-masks-and-clive-barker/

https://jasonharrispromotions.org/2011/10/19/what-happens-when-a-horror-writer-goes-to-a-horror-convention/.

Nov 20 2019

Pictures from Super Megafest 2019 Part 2

By Jason Harris

Brian Tyler (The Warriors).
Brian Tyler (The Warriors).
Elizabeth Shepherd.
Elizabeth Shepherd.
Devo.
Devo.
David Harris (The Warriors).
David Harris (The Warriors).
Author Tim Baird.
Author Tim Baird.
Creator Keith Gleason (The Mighty Mascots).
Creator Keith Gleason (The Mighty Mascots).
Chewbacca and Princess Leia.
Chewbacca and Princess Leia.
Artist Steve Lavigne (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
Artist Steve Lavigne (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
Author Mandi Lynn.
Author Mandi Lynn.
Deborah Van Valkenburgh (The Warriors).
Deborah Van Valkenburgh (The Warriors).
Pamela and Jason Voorhees
Pamela and Jason Voorhees
Zoya the Destroya.
Zoya the Destroya.
Freddy Krueger.
Freddy Krueger.
Moana.
Moana.
Author KJ Traynor.
Author KJ Traynor.
Nov 17 2019

Pictures from Super Megafest 2019 Part 1

By Jason Harris

Jason Voorhees.
Jason Voorhees.
French Stewart.
French Stewart.
Authors Margaret Traynor and Killarney Traynor.
Authors Margaret Traynor and Killarney Traynor.
Captain Marvel (Cosplayer Chelsea Von Chastity)
Captain Marvel (Cosplayer Chelsea Von Chastity)
Terry Michos (The Warriors).
Terry Michos (The Warriors).
Artist Tim Estiloz.
Artist Tim Estiloz.
Dwight Schrute.
Dwight Schrute.
Nicholas Hammond (The Sound of Music, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood).
Nicholas Hammond (The Sound of Music, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood).
Tony Danza (Who’s the Boss).
Tony Danza (Who’s the Boss).
Mayhem.
Mayhem.
Edward Furlong (T2).
Edward Furlong (T2).
Cleon (Everyone’s Hero).
Cleon (Everyone’s Hero).
Dorsey Wright (The Warriors).
Dorsey Wright (The Warriors).
Nov 10 2019

Pictures from the First Book Fiend Readers Fest

The first Book Fiend Readers Fest took place in Norwich this past Saturday at the Norwich Arts Center.

Author Paul Di Filippo.
Author Paul Di Filippo.

Check out Paul Di Filippo’s website here.

Author Dan Foley.
Author Dan Foley.

Check out Dan Foley’s website here.

Author Kristopher Triana.
Author Kristopher Triana.

Check out Kristopher Triana’s website here.

Author Jason Parent.
Author Jason Parent.

Check out Jason Parent’s website here.

Author Liz Delton.
Author Liz Delton.

Check out Liz Delton’s website here.

Aug 17 2019

Pictures from ConneciCon 2019 Part II

By Jason Harris

Queen Amidala.
Queen Amidala.
Maleficent.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Gang.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Gang.
Mr. Peanut and the Peanutmobile.
Mr. Peanut and the Peanutmobile.
Jason Vorhees.
Star-Lord with the Infinity Glove.
Star-Lord with the Infinity Glove.
Spider-man and Spider Gwen.
Spider-man and Spider Gwen.
Aug 5 2019

Pictures from ConneciCon 2019

By Jason Harris

The X-men.
The X-men.
Wonder Woman taking out a Storm Trooper.
Wonder Woman taking out a Storm Trooper.
Cuphead.
Cuphead.
Spider Gwen.
Spider Gwen.
Father Deadpool.
Father Deadpool.
Lando Calrissian and Princess Leia Organa.
Lando Calrissian and Princess Leia Organa.
Lady Deathstrike.
Lady Deathstrike.
Captain Marvel and Captain America.
Captain Marvel and Captain America.
Williams.
Williams.
Dale.
Dale.
Dr. Strange.
Dr. Strange.
Feb 28 2019

The American Red Cross Heroes Ball Takes Place in March

The Red Cross Heroes Ball happens March 23 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. This year the Red Cross is celebrating their blood drive sponsors, volunteers, and donors who help save lives by supporting Red Cross blood drives.

Keith Kountz, who works for News 8 (WTNH), will be emceeing the event that starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

You can purchase tickets to the Heroes Ball here.

The Red Cross Heroes Ball takes place on Saturday, March 23, at the Connecticut Convention Center located at 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Connecticut.

You can follow the Connecticut and Rhode Island Red Cross chapters on these social media channels.

Facebook:

American Red Cross Connecticut

American Red Cross Rhode Island

Twitter:

@CTRedCross

@RIRedCross

Feb 26 2019

𝘙𝘈𝘓𝘗𝘏 𝘉𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘒𝘚 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘐𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘕𝘌𝘛 eBay Auction


YOU ARE BIDDING ON:

Replica ‘Sugar Rush’ Steering Wheel from Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

 

Calling all Sugar Rush fans … now is your chance to race home with a signed, limited edition replica of the “Sugar Rush” steering wheel featured in the film!

If you remember the steering wheel is at the very core of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ as Ralph and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz attempt to save her game, Sugar Rush. Their quest takes them to the vast, uncharted world of the internet where they rely on the citizens of the internet – the Netizens – to help navigate their way to eBay to find a replacement steering wheel.

Timed to the in-home release of the film, this IRL replica of the steering wheel has been donated by Walt Disney Animation Studios so that 100% of the proceeds from this auction item can be donated to Make-A-Wish® to help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. 

Disney and Make-A-Wish® have a long-standing history together. Since 1980, Disney has helped Make-A-Wish grant more than 130,000 wishes — experiences that not only brighten lives for a special moment, but also help wish kids and their families replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope. Currently, more than 10,000 Disney wishes are granted every year, a number that continues to grow.

The steering wheel itself has been autographed by Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot and Jane Lynch. Winning bidder will also receive a limited-edition autographed poster by cast and filmmakers including John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Phil Johnston, Rich Moore and Clark Spencer as well as a Blu-ray copy of the movie!

Auction Dates: February 26 @ 6am PST – March 5 @ 6am PST

Auction Link: www.eBay.com/ralphbreakstheinternet

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Feb 24 2019

Mobile Food Truck Owners Start Kickstarter to Bring Products to Everybody

Oz’NBones is trying to get its rubs and barbecue sauces into grocery stores. Chris & Diane Ozmun, owners of Oz’NBones, have started a Kickstarter campaign to help them with this goal.

According to Oz’NBones Kickstarter campaign page, their goal of $10,000 will help with getting their products tested at a laboratory for acidity and other things, as well as for the nutritional and allergen information. They are working with a graphic design team to create labels and working closely with bottling and spice companies.

Click here to help them with their Kickstarter campaign.

Their barbecue sauces are an original sauce, which is a sweet and tangy Kansas City style sauce, a sweet Maple Bourbon, made with superior bourbon and organic Grade A robust maple syrup from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and a spicy Chipotle Sriracha infused with chipotle peppers and original sriracha sauce that has got a little kick and a lot of flavor.

Oz’NBones has brought bangin’ southern barbecue up north to Colchester, CT. Run by Chris & Diane Ozmun. They specialize in authentic and artisan barbecue. Everything is made from scratch including their barbecue sauces and their own award winning dry rub, which placed second in the National Barbecue News “Rubs of Honor” competition in the Fall of 2017. They use only the finest ingredients.

Check out Oz’NBones website here.

You can try their food at their food truck located at 44 Sashel Lane in Colchester, CT.