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Stan Lee's Comikaze/LA ComicCon Rebranding Again, Now Beyond Fest Expo LA

Originally beginning conlife as Stan Lee's Comikaze, which then became LA ComicCon, the Los Angeles event is rebranding and changing their name again.

L.A. Comic Con

Announced just the morning, the show will now be called Beyond Fest Expo LA, but apparently has nothing to do (at least at the moment) with an existing film festival, Beyond Fest.

There was an official press released this morning, addressed to dedicated exhibitors and friends. "Change is hard," it the PR blast begins, "but as everyone knows, sometimes it's also very good. With that said, Comikaze Entertainment, Inc. is proud to announce we are now BEYOND FEST EXPO LA."

It goes on to say that they:

"… still adore our former Generalissimo, Stan Lee, and wish him all the best, however, we're making some big changes for this year and it only makes sense that our name and brand adjust accordingly. We will still be the convention you know, but also so much more."

The rest of the announcement detailed some planned changes, like an increase in artist alley tables, and expansions planned for talent and panels. There were no details included.

Apparently Beyond Fest Expo LA will also be opening the convention floor to attendees from 3:00pm to 9 p.m. on Friday of the 2018 event, which is scheduled to take place October 26th-28th.


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Bleeding Cool News Editor Mary Anne Butler (Mab, for short) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), and most recently Bleeding Cool. 

Over the past 10 years, she’s built a presence at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). 

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