by Joni Mattatall | Jun 14, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured
We promised a comic book guest announcement – and we’ve got one! We are excited to welcome writer Ryan North to Hal-Con 2017! Ryan is a New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist. He is the author of the choose-your-own-path Shakespeare adaptation To...
by Joni Mattatall | May 18, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured, Press Releases
Tickets for HAL-CON 2017 went on sale on May 18th at 7pm. So far, the biggest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlantic Canada has sold more than 30% of their total available tickets in less than three hours. Weekend passes for the event are 65% sold out and...
by Joni Mattatall | May 18, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured
We wanted to share a few helpful hints before tickets go on sale. If you’re looking to get one of our super exclusive Warp Speed passes preparation is key, but this advice really applies to anyone! We recommending setting up an Eventbrite account in advance....
by Joni Mattatall | May 12, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured
We’ve had this next guest booked since June 2016 and have kept it a secret ever since! We are excited to FINALLY be able to announce this next guest! Please welcome James Marsters to Hal-Con 2017! Please note that due to scheduling, he will only be appearing...
by Joni Mattatall | May 11, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured
This next author guest is a well known writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring female protagonists. We are excited to welcome author Tamora Pierce to Hal-Con 2017! Tamora Pierce, Fantasy Author is the winner of the 2013 Margaret A....
by Joni Mattatall | May 10, 2017 | Hal-Con News, Featured
This next Gaming guest had such a great time at Hal-Con 2016 that he wanted to come back – and he was so much fun that we decided to invite him again! Please welcome Watch It Played’s Rodney Smith back for Hal-Con 2017! Rodney had a passion for teaching...
