Dark Horse and G4's "Con-Test"

MILWAUKIE, OR, May 15 – Beginning today, G4 and Dark Horse Comics are kicking off a search for the ultimate Comic-Con fan who will receive the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to appear in G4’s special coverage of the year’s most buzzed about convention.

One lucky winner will be selected as a "Special Correspondent" to G4 and join Attack of the Show hosts, Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira, as well as Comic Book Expert, Blair Butler, on the show floor. Dark Horse, one of the largest comic book publishers, with titles like Hellboy, Star Wars, Umbrella Academy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Alien, will also welcome the winner as their "official guest," granting access to their special event and more. To enter, fans are encouraged to create a video that demonstrates their pop-culture knowledge and on-camera abilities, and submit to g4tv.com/comiccon.

The "Con-Test" kicks off Friday, May 15^th, 2009, and closes at 11:59PM on June 22^nd, 2009.

Once again, G4 will present special coverage of Comic-Con 2009 direct from the show floor. Last year’s attendance broke all records, topping 160,000 people, and solidifying Comic-Con as one of the biggest pop-culture conventions in the world. G4 and Dark Horse Comics will bring one lucky fan into the heart of it all and put them in the spotlight at this massive event devoted to comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, movies, video games, TV, and more. G4’s Kevin Pereira and Blair Butler will announce the winner live on Attack of the Show on June 29^th.

"Comic Con International has become the ultimate pop-culture gathering for fans of almost any medium,” said Dark Horse President, Mike Richardson. "What better way to reward our fans than with a chance to appear on the ultimate pop-culture television show with our creators and top talent? The winner of this contest is sure to have the time of [his/her] life!"

"G4 viewers are huge fans of Dark Horse Comics, and Comic-Con is the perfect opportunity for us to team up,” said Neal Tiles, President of G4. "Comic-con is a major event for our audience and we are excited to reward the hard and true comic book fans with a chance to experience the phenomenon in person."

Contest details:

• Fans must submit a video that demonstrates their knowledge, and love, of pop-culture.
• Submission dates: May 15^th, 2009 – June 22^nd, 2009.
• Winner will receive airfare and accommodations for themselves and 1 guest to Comic Con ‘09
• Winner will have an opportunity to act as "Special Correspondent" for G4 and appear on-air
• Winner and guest will each receive a Dark Horse grab bag valued at $600.
• Winner and guest will be given special access to all Dark Horse related events and signings.
• Contestants will be judged on overall knowledge of all things pop-culture, creativity, and on-screen charisma demonstrated in their videos. G4 and Dark Horse Comics want to find the ultimate pop-culture fanatic and stand-out personality who deserves this special Comic-Con opportunity.
• Videos must be at least 30 seconds in length and no longer than 10 minutes.
  

For official contest rules - and to submit videos - please visit g4tv.com/comiccon

© C Harris Lynn, 2009