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of Comic-Con 2009
Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-Con
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge
is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its
capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature.
Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.
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MASQUERADE
FAST FACTS
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
Ballroom 20
Show starts at 8:30pm
Doors open at 7:45pm
but lines start MUCH earlier
REMINDER: NO FLASH
PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED!
Runtime is approx. 3 hours
ALL CONTESTANT SLOTS ARE FULL
The 2009 Masquerade has filled all of its contestant slots.
New entry forms we receive are being placed on the Waiting List until that too becomes filled.
A few contestant slots usually open up as the convention nears as some entries
cancel or do not meet entry criteria. To those that we will be unable to fit into the show,
we hope to see you on our stage next year.
OTHER MASQUERADE INFO
Tickets are required for ballroom seating and are given out free beginning at
4:30 to people waiting in line, until all have been distributed. Can’t get a
ticket? Don’t like big crowds? Returning late from dinner? No problem. There
will be overflow seating in the Sails Pavilion and other areas, where the show
will be simulcast on large screens. Check the onsite Events Guide for locations.
Professionals participating in programs at Comic-Con and press may get their
tickets before Saturday afternoon at the Masquerade Desk. Reserved seating is
available for special guests of the convention and for the disabled.
No flash photography is allowed, and all photos and video taken must be for
nonprofit, personal use only! Flash photography will be permitted only in the
Photo Area outside the Ballroom, where contestants pose after their
presentations. Photographers wishing a reserved spot in that area should write
to the Masquerade Coordinator, as spaces fill up quickly.
Want to participate? It’s free for anyone with a Comic-Con membership, but
contestants must obtain a copy of the rules and should submit an entry form as
soon as possible. There is a limit on the number of entries, and last year all
spots were filled a month and a half before the convention. For complete
information, rules, and an entry form, click here
or request the information be sent to you by writing to the Masquerade Coordinator
in care of Comic-Con, or e- mail cci-info@comic-con.org.
Please type "Masquerade" in the subject line of your e-mail.
ATTENTION ALL COSPLAYERS
Important Rules About Costumes with Weapons
No functional weapons are allowed at Comic-Con International.
Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume subject to
prior approval by security and compliance with the following:
- All costume weapons must be inspected at the security station in Lobby E.
- All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
- Projectile costume weapons must be rendered inoperable.
- Costume swords will be tied to your costume in such a way that they can't be
drawn.
- After each person's costume weapon has been checked, it is tagged by
security and you will be given a wristband to wear to designates that your
weapons have been checked. Security will escort you to the security station for
inspection if your costume weapon is not tagged.
If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected or tagged, or you are
not willing to comply with the foregoing, please do not bring your costume
weapons.
The 35th Comic-Con Masquerade
2008's Best Workmanship Winner: Iron Man,
worn by Allan Lavigne; designed and made by Allan Lavigne and Jeff Dullam
This will be not only Comic-Con's 40th convention but also the 35th Comic-Con
Masquerade, a special show indeed! The Masquerade has come a long way since it
started out many decades ago as a simple costume party, evolving into a bigger
and flashier stage-extravaganza drawing giant audiences. Why title it a
Masquerade instead of simply a costume contest? Because contestants bring their
artfully crafted costumed personas to life in elaborate and clever presentations
of drama, humor, surprises, simulated battles, and even choreographed song and
dance. Costuming is an integral part of the popular arts, from movies, comics,
and fantasy art to computer games, stage shows, toy collectibles and more. For
this significant presence in so many of the arts, and for being an art in
itself, Comic-Con once again brings forth its big Saturday night show of
impressive craftsmanship, beauty and spectacle. And besides, let's face it: it's
fun!
Comic-Con's Masquerade is staged in the style of a talent competition, with a
Master of Ceremonies, a panel of guest judges, impressive trophies and cash
awards, a large raised stage with theater-style lighting, and four giant high-
definition video screens providing great close-up views. An audience of 4,200
always fills the Convention Center's Ballroom 20 to capacity, with even more
people watching the show on large video screens elsewhere in the building.
Some entries are solo, while others are groups with a shared theme. Many will be
re-creations from comics, movies, TV, anime, and games, but some completely
original designs will be presented as well. All genres are welcome, but no
purchased costumes are allowed, as it is a contest of creativity and
craftsmanship, not shopping ability. Our Masters of Ceremonies will once again
be the very entertaining award-winning artists and writers Phil and Kaja Foglio
of Studio Foglio. Impressive commemorative Comic-Con trophies will be presented
in categories of Best in Show, Judges' Choice, Best Re-Creation, Best Original
Design, Best Workmanship, Most Humorous, Best Presentation, Most Beautiful, Best
Novice, and Best Young Fan.
In addition, the following companies and organizations will be presenting their
own awards to outstanding costumes:
Frank And Son Collectible Show, of the City of Industry, California, will
present to the entry they deem the audience favorite a prize of $1,000 cash,
plus an impressive trophy.
DC Comics representatives will present $300 cash to the finest costumed entry
portraying a DC Comics character or characters.
Lucasfilm Ltd. will reward the best Star Wars costumers with fabulous items
from their Licensing Archives. The finest entries from the Star Wars galaxy will
be selected by a Lucasfilm representative to receive special limited-edition
collectibles.
Century Guild will present to the costume they select as best portraying
elements of Art Nouveau or fantasy, the winner's choice of either $200 cash or
up to $500 credit for fine art at their Exhibit Hall booth.
Comic Gallery of San Diego will present $150 cash to their favorite entry and
$100 cash to their favorite Young Fan costumer.
Anime Pavilion will present to their favorite anime costumes in the show $150
booth credit for their first choice, $50 credit for runner-up, and $40 credit to
the best Young Fan entry.
AgentSakur9 Entertainment, dedicated to providing the best coverage and
highest quality images of cosplay and costuming, will bestow $200 cash and a
trophy for Most Outstanding Entry.
Lynn Perry of DarkestDesires.org will award $175 cash to the best costume
entry inspired by horror or other dark genres, such as vampires, demons,
creatures of the night, creepy alien monsters, and so on.
The Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892, representing costume designers
and other costume professionals in film and television, will present to the
entry they deem their favorite a unique CDG Masquerade Award statue, a
subscription to the Costume Designer magazine, and a guided "Behind the Scenes"
visit for two people to a Hollywood costume house.
More prizes may be added as the convention approaches. Check back for updated
information.
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