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It made me sad that they didn't re-consider SF again but after having gone to Wondercon at Anaheim twice, I can see why they prefer to stay (presumably) in Anaheim. It really is a superior convention center compared to Moscone especially the number of meeting rooms that Moscone is lacking (like the 300AB/DE-sized rooms). I assume the LA convention center is also bigger than Moscone.
Honestly hearing this takes Wonder Con from being probably my favorite convention (due to the laid-back feel) to not even really wanting to go. <snip>
As a frequent visitor of LA, I've gone to so many Lakers/Clippers games, concerts at both the Nokia theater and Staples Center, Anime expo and Comikaze. There are quite a few parking structures surrounding the convention center. There are even independent parking lots within a few blocks. I've never had a problem with finding parking. The prices for these lots are just as expensive as what you would find in Gaslamp during SDCC. Traffic will most definitely be the biggest deterrent in next year's Wondercon attendance.
This was something I didn’t see coming and actually makes me want to go next year... I have the feeling that there’s more to the move than space at Anaheim being unavailable during construction. After all, they used construction as an excuse to move away from SF despite being offered dates that year. Transparency isn’t CCI’s strong point. Either they want to test out the LA convention center to see if they could hold Comic-Con there, or they permanently move WC to LA as they get ready to move CC to A in 2017. From scanning Facebook comments, I’m glad to see that people aren’t falling for the “temporary” line this time.
I was at the TB panel & it sure seemed like CCI was not looking forward to putting WC into the LA Center- I do not think they wanted this move and like the take over the campus vibe of wc but they could not do WC without the Arena.
Not that this means anything, but LA isn’t acting like this is only a temporary one-year move:"Los Angeles is honored to have been selected as the destination for WonderCon 2016," said L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti in a statement. "We look forward to establishing a long-term partnership with Comic-Con International, the presenter, and helping them establish a home-base in L.A. We anticipate the show to be highly attended and to set the precedent for future successful Comic-Con events in L.A.”You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
It will indeed be very interesting to see what interest CCI gets from film studios. I imagine it'll be quite considerable as they'll be able to deliver more on a considerably smaller budget. You may even be able to get surprise unannounced guests.
Late March-early April probably works better for networks and studios anyhow because then they can promote series finales and/or summer blockbuster films.