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Comic-Con Plans In-Person Convention on Thanksgiving Weekend 2021 – Variety

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Editor’s Note: Been There, Will Be There Again…

San Diego Comic-Con is returning in 2021.

Despite recent news that the massive, pop culture convention would be going virtual in July, plans for the fall gathering have moved forward. Comic-Con International has announced their plans to hold an in-person convention in 2021.

The three-day event titled, “Comic-Con Special Edition” will take place over Thanksgiving weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26 through the 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Source: Comic-Con Plans In-Person Convention on Thanksgiving Weekend 2021 – Variety

Arts & Humanities, Books & Reading, Film & Movies, Games, San Diego

San Diego Comic-Con Goes Virtual Again in 2021 – Variety

Christy Radecic/Invision/AP
Christy Radecic/Invision/AP

San Diego Comic-Con, the largest fan convention in North America, will not be held in person in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced on Monday. Instead, the event will be held virtually over three days, from July 23-25.

In addition, Comic-Con International, the organization behind SDCC, is planning an in-person convention in San Diego to be held in November 2021.

Source: San Diego Comic-Con Goes Virtual Again in 2021 – Variety

Books & Reading, Libraries, Music, Web & Technology

How Digital Lending Service Hoopla Brings Libraries Into The Internet Era

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Hoopla, one of the digital lending services allowing libraries to offer ebooks and other digital content, has helped drive the unassuming library ebook to success in over 1,600 public library systems. Here’s how.

Source: How Digital Lending Service Hoopla Brings Libraries Into The Internet Era

Books & Reading, Film & Movies, Games, Memories & History, Television

Superman Teaches Diversity in This Beautifully Restored Poster

In response to real-world tragedies, a number of people online have turned to Superman for a lesson in diversity and respect. Now, DC has shared some history and a beautiful restoration of a classic poster.

Source: Superman Teaches Diversity in This Beautifully Restored Poster

Arts & Humanities, Film & Movies, Libraries

The Original Wonder Woman Slays the Crowd at the Library Of Congress | Washingtonian

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks to Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter. Photographs by Evy Mages.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks to Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter. Photographs by Evy Mages.

There’s one thing that obviously hasn’t changed about Lynda Carter in the nearly 40 years since she first donned Wonder Woman’s costume: her shimmering blu

Source: The Original Wonder Woman Slays the Crowd at the Library Of Congress | Washingtonian