The Press Release:
ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced creative development and production solutions company Paragon Creative Agency as the official livestream partner for this year’s New York Comic Con. The platform responsible for bringing key events like the GRAMMYs and Tesla unveilings to a global audience will live stream the weekend’s most highly-anticipated panels on the Main and Empire Stages. NYCC returns to the Javits Center from October 17-20, 2024.
Paragon Creative Agency is a direct resource for strategic digital distribution, facilitating the latest in online best practices, and the foremost authority for all live broadcast, production and post-production needs. Some of the company’s key clients include CBS, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Activision/Blizzard, NBCUniversal, LEGO, Tesla, Mattel, Warner Bros., Lionsgate and more. By joining New York Comic Con’s buzzworthy slate of talent and programming with Paragon Creative Agency’s foremost expertise in broadcasting and production solutions, audiences from across the world can enjoy all the must-see pop culture content NYCC has to offer. All Main Stage and Empire Stage panels, including spotlights with some of NYCC’s top headliners and biggest entertainment panels, will be available to live stream for free, including:
* Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” Season Eight Sneak Peek | Thursday, October 17, 4:45 PM
* “Outlander” Season Seven Part Two Preview |Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM
* Bear McCreary: Musical World-Building |Friday, October 18, 2:30 PM
* Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary Celebration | Friday, October 18, 11:00 AM
* The Simpsons | Saturday, October 19, 11:30 AM
* Max Original Animation Presents: CREATURE COMMANDOS | Saturday, October 19, 4:45 PM
* FOX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS GRIMSBURG | Sunday, October 20, 12:45 PM
* Goosebumps: New Mysteries, New Cast, Same Thrills | Sunday, October 20, 2:30 PM
Viewers can watch via two concurrent streams for both the Main and Empire stages each day on Popverse, ReedPop’s pop culture news site, and ReedPop’s YouTube pages and NYCC social channels, as well as on our media partner’s Screenrant, Collider, CBR, The Illuminerdi and Nerdist’s social channels. Once the livestreams have ended, Popverse members will have VOD access to rewatch their favorite panels and iconic moments from past ReedPop conventions in the ReedPop video archive.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Paragon Creative Agency to bring NYCC’s highly-anticipated programming to fans globally,” said Kristina Rogers, Vice President, ReedPop Comics Portfolio. “This partnership allows us to uplevel our streaming experience and continue honoring our commitment to amplify fandom globally and crafting events that provide an immersive experience.”
“New York Comic Con is one of the most iconic pop culture events in the world and we’re excited to have Valnet’s digital entertainment publications CBR, Collider, and ScreenRant partner with ReedPop and Paragon Creative Agency to bring the thrill of the convention to an even larger audience,” said Rob Keyes, Editorial, Brand, and PR Director at Valnet, Inc.
“Paragon is proud to lend our expertise to amplify the legacy of NYCC and its partner’s content for the first time ever to a global audience.” said Rob Talbert, Co-founder, Paragon Creative Agency. James Shaughnessy, Co-founder, Paragon Creative Agency continued, “we have really exciting plans in store that will deliver content to fandoms worldwide through strategic media partnerships and a vast, relevant network of co-streamers, something that’s never been done before for NYCC.”
“We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with Paragon Creative Agency to bring fans closer to the heart of fandom. Paragon’s work is making NYCC’s programming more accessible than ever before, allowing fans around the world to share in the excitement. We are honored to be able to work with them to help create an inclusive and immersive experience that truly celebrates the communities we all love.” Kevin Fenix, Creative Director, The Illuminerdi.
“Nerdist continually strives to bring its global audience the latest and greatest in the world of pop culture. Through this partnership with ReedPop and Paragon Creative Agency, we will be able to offer our audience an unprecedented level of access to one of the most anticipated events in all of fandom, New York Comic Con, no matter where they live.” Dan Casey, VP, Creative & Development at Legendary Digital Networks.
NYCC returns to the Javits Center in New York City on October 17-20, 2024 with a robust slate of incredible panels, captivating cosplay, exclusive merchandise, and celebrity guests. Previously announced guests heading to NYCC this year include Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Paul Bettany, Josh Brolin, and Hayley Atwell; Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown, House of the Dragon); Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: No Way Home, My Cousin Vinny); Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon, Dunkirk); Clerks duo Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes; and cast members from fan-favorite films and TV series Starship Troopers, Shameless, and Futurama. Comic and literary legends announced to attend NYCC 2024 thus far include Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, Amanda Conner, James Tynion IV, Tomi Adeyemi, Jeff Lemire, Grady Hendrix, Jimmy Palmiotti, R.A. Salvatore, Scott Snyder, Olivie Blake, Art Adams, and Chip Zdarsky.
Stay up to date on the latest NYCC news at NewYorkComicCon.com.
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 Paragon:
Paragon Creative Agency is a turn-key creative development and production solution made up of production and programming specialists in live broadcast, esports, branded content, commercial, narrative production, and creator activation. We’re a direct resource for traditional and creator talent management, strategic digital distribution, and the foremost authority for all your live broadcast, production and post-production needs. We cut out the middleman. Develop your content strategy alongside career specialists with the necessary experience, and glowing reputations from over a decade in creative development and production without paying a premium in frivolous positions and fees.
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: I’m not going to add much to the mix here because I am moving in high speed mode getting all of my ducks in a row for the NYCC next week. I’ve pointed out earlier on our social media and of course in related posts right here on the website that I’ll be heading to the massive event for our 14th straight year. I’m looking forward to it and at this time in the schedule I do not know how my coverage plans are going to manifest. I know that I will be taking massive amounts of cosplayer photos because those are the people that keep this event going. Sure the sponsors and exhibitors do that as well, but the heart of the New York Comic Con are its attendees and they need to be celebrated. My day of launch post will fill you in on more of the plans as I make them. That’s all I have to say about it all, see you next time around.
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