The best of the best cosplay we saw at Motor City Comic Con 2022
NOVI, MI - Tens of thousands of people from all over the country descended upon Metro Detroit for Michigan’s largest pop culture event and the cosplayers did not disappoint. Motor City Comic Con took place all weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The event featured artists and vendors, panels, gaming and celebrity guests, including William Shatner, Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone and Danny Trejo.
mlive.comTalking with ‘Scream’ star Jamie Kennedy, William Shatner’s neighbor at comic con
NOVI, MI - He didn’t make it through the first “Scream” movie. We caught up with actor Jamie Kennedy at Motor City Comic Con taking place all weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Kennedy is part of a “Scream” reunion with Skeet Ulrich and Michigan native Matthew Lillard at the event which is full of celebrities, cosplayers, artists and vendors and more. Why not bring me back in “Stab.” Right now, I’m dead, that’s what I know. “We’ve got a super legend right here, so maybe when I’m older, I’ll still be doing this.
mlive.comA small taste of wildly creative cosplay from Motor City Comic Con
(Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)George, yes, that is his real name, from Livonia as George Michael. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)6-year old Camden as Batman and Caitlin as the Riddler from Clinton Township. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Tyler from Brighton as Chainsaw Man, a Japanese manga series. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Eiran from Detroit as Micolash, Host of the Nightmare from the game “Bloodborne.”(Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Perry and Ashley from Owosso as Link and Zelda. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Jessi from Richland as Esdeath from “Akame Ga Kill,” a fantasy anime.
mlive.com20 celebrities who will be hanging out in Michigan this weekend
Motor City Comic Con is taking place from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. He has also done special effects and make-up for “The Walking Dead” and “Watchmen.” He will be at Motor City Comic Con on Friday and Saturday. Freddie Prinze Jr. will be at Motor City Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday. William ShatnerWilliam Shatner will be at the 2022 Motor City Comic Con in Michigan. (Photo by Kristyna Wentz-Graff / The Oregonian)He will boldly be at Motor City Comic Con on Friday and Saturday.
mlive.com‘Scream’ reunion set for Michigan’s largest comic con with Skeet, Matthew, Jamie
Get ready for a “Scream” reunion at Motor City Comic Con. Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy and Lansing’s own, Matthew Lillard, will be at Michigan’s largest comic con taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. Tickets, which can be purchased here, are:Ages 13 and up: Friday - $30; Saturday - $40; Sunday - $35; VIP - $249; Adult Weekend Pass - $85; Kids 5 and under are free; Kids 6-12 are $10 on Friday and Saturday; Kids 12 and under are free on Sunday; Kids Weekend Pass - $20. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. MOTOR CITY COMIC CON 2021:
mlive.comCalifornia woman flew to Michigan, rented Airbnb to meet 15-year-old boy, police say
NOVI, MI – A 33-year-old California woman was arrested after she flew to Michigan, rented an Airbnb and sent an Uber to pick up a teenage boy she had been talking to for more than a year. Sin is charged with child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Novi police told Fox 2 in Detroit that Sin met the boy on an app when he was 14 years old. The conversation then moved from the app to texts and got progressively more explicit, according to the TV station. This led to Sin booking an Airbnb in Royal Oak for a month, as well as the planned meeting, Fox 2 reported.
mlive.com1 dead in 3-vehicle crash at Michigan freeway construction zone
NOVI, MI – A 28-year-old woman is dead after a three-vehicle pile-up at the approach to a construction zone on I-96 in southeast Michigan over the weekend, WDIV Local 4 reports. He was traveling at 70 mph while approaching a construction zone, failed to stop and rear-ended a red Kia, sending it into a red Subaru. A 28-year-old Farmington Hills woman was in the backseat of the Kia and died in the collision, police said. The driver and front-seat passenger of the Kia were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the crash.
mlive.comPickup driver crashes into car stopped at I-96 construction zone, killing Farmington Hills woman
A pickup truck driver who was going 70 mph while approaching a construction zone and couldn’t stop in time after a lane change crashed into the back of a car and killed a Farmington Hills woman, police said.
Watch Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel zip around on her skis at a Michigan event
Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel is in Michigan all weekend showing off her skills for fans at a big event. Twiggy will be zipping around on her skis in front of an audience multiple times a day at the Novi Boat Show. There have been many Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrels which have been entertaining fans since 1979. Best says Twiggy is the spokesanimal for the National Safe Boating Council Wear-It Campaign, which promotes water safety. They are fun to watch, but if you find a squirrel, find a local rehabber.
mlive.comStar of popular Amazon Prime show ‘Reacher’ coming to Motor City Comic Con
“Reacher” lead actor, Alan Ritchson, will be at Motor City Comic Con in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. “Reacher,” which was just released this year on Amazon Prime, has been so popular, it has already been renewed for a second season. The first season of the action-packed Amazon Prime show is based on the international bestseller, “Killing Floor,” by Lee Child. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. MOTOR CITY COMIC CON 2021:
mlive.comCaptain Kirk himself, William Shatner, announced for Michigan’s biggest comic con
Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, is the first guest announced for the huge pop culture event. The 2022 Motor City Comic Con takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. “Every year we have been making Motor City Comic Con bigger and better, and we are thrilled to soon reveal the plans for 2022″ said Michael Goldman, Founder and Convention Promotor of Motor City Comic Con. New in 2022, guests can avoid the long admission lines by purchasing RFID wristbands which will be mailed to homes for an additional $15 fee.
mlive.comHow to meet Outdoor Channel host and Michigan’s own Mark Zona at a big weekend event
NOVI, MI - A popular name in the world of the great outdoors is making an appearance at a big event this weekend. You can meet Mark Zona at the Ultimate Fishing Show taking place through Sunday, Jan. 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Zona, who was born in Chicago and lives in Sturgis, Michigan, is the host of his own show on the Outdoor Channel called “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. He’s also a regular on various ESPN Outdoors shows. Zona will be at the Ultimate Fishing Show on Sunday only.
mlive.comFireworks-related death of NHL goalie Matiss Kivlenieks ruled accidental
NOVI, MI -- No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Detroit-area home. Kivlenieks was at the Novi home of former Red Wings goalie Manny Legace, who was Kivlenieks’ goalie coach with Columbus, on July 4 when he died. His death has officially been ruled accidental and the case is now closed, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. This past season, he played two games for the Blue Jackets and eight for the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters. A native of Riga, Latvia, Kivlenieks signed with the Blue Jackets as a free agent in May 2017 and played eight games for the club overall.
mlive.comProsector Rules Fireworks-Related Death Of NHL Goalie Kivlenieks Accidental
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Novi home during a party on July 4.
detroit.cbslocal.comLaunch Trampoline Park jumps into Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI -- Launch Trampoline Park plans to spring into Ann Arbor with a new facility opening planned for December. The Ann Arbor location, at 800 West Eisenhower Parkway, will be one of two upcoming openings, with a second planned for Novi at 44255 West 12 Mile Road, said area manager Aaron Jacobs. The Ann Arbor Launch park will feature a rock wall, launch pad, open jump area, static line and a “ninja course.” The Novi location will have an open jump area, an agility course, dodgeball and an “XP Area,” which is an agility course combined with a point-based scoring system. While pricing has not yet been set for the Ann Arbor location, tickets for the Novi location costs between $23 and $39, with a family package costing $139. Launch Trampoline Park currently has four locations in Michigan, with the new additions bringing the total to six.
mlive.comHow to watch the 2021 MHSAA boys soccer state championships
The Michigan High School Athletic Association will host the 2021 boys soccer state championship matches on Saturday at Novi and Comstock Park High Schools. For those planning to attend the state title matches in person, tickets can be purchased online at gofan.co. Division 1 ticketsDivision 2 ticketsDivision 3 ticketsDivision 4 ticketsIf you can’t attend the state championship races, you can still view the events remotely by purchasing a monthly pass to MHSAA.tv for $10.99. Below is the schedule for Saturday’s matchesDivision 1 at NoviNew Baltimore Anchor Bay (22-1-1) vs Okemos (19-0-4), noonDivision 2 at Comstock ParkBloomfield Hills Brother Rice (10-6-4) vs Grand Rapids Christian (15-7-2), noonDivision 3 at Comstock ParkGrosse Ile (21-1-1) vs Grand Rapids South Christian (21-0-3), 3 p.m.Division 4 at NoviClarkston Everest Collegiate (18-2-4) vs Wyoming Potter’s House (23-3-1), 3 p.m.---STREAMING OPTIONSDivision 1Division 2Division 3Division 4---MORE MLIVE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER STORIESMichigan State commit’s first-half goal sends Potter’s House to state finalsThree Grand Rapids soccer teams advance to Saturday’s state finalsGrosse Ile in state soccer finals for 4th straight year after 2-0 win over Flint Powers
mlive.comMan accused of trying to kidnap girl from Kroger sent for competency exam
NOVI, MI -- A competency exam has been ordered for a 24-year-old Dearborn man who is accused of attempting to kidnap a girl from a Kroger store in Novi last month. During the hearing, Mangone’s attorney, Melissa Krauskopf, requested a competency examination be conducted on Mangone, according to C&G News. Judge Robert Bondy granted the exam and said the results would factor into a separate request made by Mangone to represent himself in court. Bondy said he was not ready to answer that until the exam results were returned. Police said the girl’s mother fought Mangone off two times as he tried to grab the girl, but he was unsuccessful.
mlive.comStalker, thriller movie shot in Michigan: How to attend red carpet premiere of ‘An Intrusion’
The movie, which is filled with suspense and twists and turns, follows Layne, played by Dustin Prince. Things kind of spiral out of control for him.”All of the movie was shot in and around Detroit. All of the crew who worked on the film were also from Michigan, as well as a lot of the cast. Two of the lead actors are from Metro Detroit.”“Audiences will notice we shot in heart of downtown Detroit. “The cast and crew on this movie were just exceptional,” added Holland.
mlive.comThree new teams join Michigan high school state volleyball Top 10 rankings
Three new teams joined the Top 10 as the Michigan high school volleyball season heads into the final week of the regular season. Novi in Division 1, Frankenmuth in Division 2 and Cass City in Division 3 made appearances in the Week 10 state rankings by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association.
mlive.comMan allegedly tried to kidnap girl from a Michigan Kroger 4 times while she shopped with family
NOVI, MI -- A 24-year-old Dearborn man is accused of attempting to kidnap a child and assault her after he allegedly tried to grab the girl multiple times while she was shopping with her family Sunday evening. Police declined to say what evidence led to the assault with intent charge being brought against Mangone, as the case is ongoing. Police were called to a Kroger store located on Grand River Avenue in Novi around 7:41 p.m. Sunday for a report of an attempted kidnapping. Police say the girl’s mother twice fought off Mangone as he allegedly attempted to grab the girl. The girl and her family were shaken up following the incident, but no one was injured.
mlive.comMan killed in I-96 crash in Livingston County identified by police
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Police have identified the motorist killed in a crash along I-96 near Brighton Tuesday morning. William Rickerman, 52, of Novi, died Oct. 19, in the single vehicle crash on westbound I-96 near Kensington Road in Brighton Township, according to Michigan State Police. Novi man killed in I-96 crash in Livingston CountyEmergency crews were called to the area at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday after a fellow motorist reported a vehicle that had run off the freeway, police said. Crews arrived and found the crashed vehicle with Rickerman inside. No other vehicles appeared to be involved and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, police said.
mlive.comNovi man killed in I-96 crash in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – A Novi man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash off I-96 in Livingston County, police said. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle had crashed on the side of the freeway, police said. The vehicle’s driver, a 52-year-old Novi man, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles appeared to be involved and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, police said. The man’s name is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
mlive.comCosplay taken to epic levels at Motor City Comic Con 2021
Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveCheck out Gillian from Waterford. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveThis moment was a thrill for six year old Mathew from Royal Oak. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveJohn from East Tawas put a different spin on his “Guardians of the Galaxy” Star-Lord cosplay. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveHere’s Caroline from Royal Oak dressed as Chun-Li from the “Street Fighter 2″ arcade game. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveHere’s another cosplayer who incorporated the mask into the costume.
mlive.comThese celebrities spent their weekend in Michigan at the return of the state’s biggest comic con
NOVI, MI - The pop culture frenzy known as Motor City Comic Con made a triumphant return this weekend after a two and a half year hiatus due to COVID. Celebrities galore spent all weekend in Michigan taking photos with fans and signing autographs at Michigan’s largest comic con. The event, which is usually held each May, took place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. It was cancelled in 2020 and postponed this year. The 2019 event drew 70,000 people from all over the country.
mlive.comThe epic photo op no one saw at comic con in Michigan with ‘The Mandalorian’ stars
NOVI - Some moments are too cool not to share with the world. This is the private photo op from Michigan’s largest comic con nobody at the convention saw and it involved two of the biggest celebrities who attended. Giancarlo Esposito and Ming-Na Wen had just finished their “The Mandalorian” celebrity panel discussion. Every seat was filled and the hour flew by with behind the scenes “Star Wars” stories from the stars who played Moth Gideon and Fennec Shand.
mlive.comSinger Meat Loaf’s legendary career started in Michigan: The story in his own words
NOVI, MI - His powerful operatic voice is unmistakable. He’s sold more than 60 million albums worldwide over his more than 40-year career and starred in dozens of movies and television shows. And it all started in Michigan. We caught up with Meat Loaf at Motor City Comic Con who says if it weren’t for Michigan, none of us may have ever heard his music. You can watch our entire interview with him at the top of this story.
mlive.comMichael Myers himself is in Michigan as ‘Halloween Kills’ opens in theaters
At the same time, the actor who plays Michael Myers is hanging out in Michigan the same weekend “Halloween Kills” hit theaters. James Jude Courtney is at Michigan’s biggest and longest running comic con, Motor City Comic Con. Courtney played Myers in the 2018 film, “Halloween,” the 2021 movie which came out this weekend and will be back one more time in the 2022 sequel, “Halloween Ends.”“We shoot “Halloween Ends” starting in January, assuming IATSE does not strike. Courtney says he never puts on the Michael Myers mask unless he’s filming a scene for a “Halloween” movie. He says some of the stunts in the “Halloween” movies were some of his most challenging.
mlive.comA small taste of the creative cosplay we saw at Michigan’s biggest comic con
NOVI, MI - Cosplayers came out in full force on day one of Michigan’s largest comic con. After a two and a half year postponement due to COVID, Motor City Comic Con has returned this weekend. Masks are required at the big event which runs through Sunday, October 17 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Some people took off their masks for a moment to take photos for MLive.
mlive.comMichigan’s largest comic con implements mask mandate, vaccination proof not required
NOVI, MI - Michigan’s largest comic con has just announced a mask mandate for its 2021 event. This year, organizers have decided all guests, staff, exhibitors and attendees must wear masks. Celebrity guests will not be wearing masks during photo ops. Prior to the event, attendees will be notified if plexiglass barriers will be used during a certain photo op. Vaccinations will not be required to get into Motor City Comic Con and proof of vaccination status will not be requested.
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detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan man, 25, dies in highway shooting
DETROIT – A 25-year-old Novi man was fatally shot while traveling on I-96 in Detroit on Monday in what police believe was a targeted attack. A witness heard shots fired on the freeway and then saw the victim’s vehicle exit at Greenfield, Michigan State Police said in a news release. The Detroit Police Department located the vehicle with bullet holes in it. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. MSP closed a portion of eastbound I-96 for several hours after the incident as they investigated and collected evidence.
mlive.comFrodo himself, Elijah Wood, coming to Michigan’s biggest comic con, Motor City
Wood will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans at Motor City Comic Con on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17. The event takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, October 15th through Sunday the 17th. Tens of thousands of people from around the country attend Motor City Comic Con each year. The event usually takes place right after Mother’s Day in May with the last MCCC taking place in 2019. MORE FROM MLIVE:The top 15 best cosplayers we saw at Grand Rapids Comic Con 2021 Summer BashOur 10 favorite celebrity sightings from Grand Rapids Comic Con 2021The original Black ‘Power Ranger’ reminisces on his Michigan roots, born and raised
mlive.comScary creative cosplay at Michigan’s largest horror comic con, Motor City Nightmares
Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveCheck out Margery from Birmingham. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveThis is Kristina from Mt. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveCheck out this family from Shelby Township. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveHere’s Jake from Shelby Township dressed as Jack from “The Shining.”Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveJanine from Westland didn’t need to dress in cosplay. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveThis is Jacob from Auburn Hills cosplaying as Jason from “Friday the 13th.”Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveKarla from Auburn Hills made her own character.
mlive.comAll the celebrity sightings at Michigan’s largest horror comic con, Motor City Nightmares
NOVI, MI - Horror genre celebrities from movies and television shows alike returned to Michigan for the state’s largest horror comic con, Motor City Nightmares. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveVeteran actor William Forsythe returned to Motor City Nightmares this year. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveThis guy is known for playing villains in many films and on numerous TV Shows. He’s also been in numerous horror movies including “Trailer Park of Terror” and “From Dusk Till Dawn 2.”Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveActress Traci Lords returned to Motor City Nightmares this year. Photo by Edward Pevos | MLiveHere’s another horror legend who appeared at Motor City Nightmares this year.
mlive.comHalloween in July returns at Michigan’s largest horror con, Motor City Nightmares
NOVI, MI - The creepiest, kookiest and scariest comic con in Michigan is back and as frightening as ever. Motor City Nightmares returns for 2021 this weekend. The horror con, which features celebrity guests, local artists and vendors, panels, horror-themed cosplay and a film festival, takes place at the Sheraton Detroit Novi at 21111 Haggerty Road from Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1. Tickets, which can be purchased ahead of time here or at the door, are $75 for the entire weekend, $30 for Friday, $35 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday. “We are officially the only all female run horror convention in the country and are so happy to be back in full force with the amazing support of the fans.
mlive.comA look at Michigan’s first indoor skydiving complex in action ahead of its opening
We checked out Michigan’s first indoor skydiving complex before opening day. The indoor skydiving complex allows people ages 3 and up and those with disabilities to feel the power and thrill of flying. “This is the world’s first generation 9 tunnel, and Detroit gets it,” Dakota Harrold with iFLY Detroit told MLive. “We’re talking about a very expensive vertical wind tunnel. The vertical wind tunnel is used not only for recreational flights, but also to train athletes and military personnel.
mlive.comI-275 closures planned this weekend, traffic backups possible
NOVI, MI -- Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead this weekend if they intend to drive along I-275, as a pair of closures have been announced. The following day, I-275 will be closed completely from 5 a.m. until 9 a.m. between 8 Mile Road and Grand River for maintenance work as well. The ramps leading from eastbound I-96, southbound M-5, westbound I-696 and northbound M-5 will all be closed during this time. Traffic on northbound I-275 south of 8 Mile Road will be diverted onto 8 Mile Road during the Sunday closures. To see a map of the closures and when they will take place, visit the Michigan Department of Transportation website.
mlive.comBlue Jackets: Sudden death of goalie has ‘far-reaching’ effects
COLUMBUS — Matiss Kivlenieks was with teammate and close friend Elvis Merzlikins in Michigan for the wedding of the daughter of Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender coach Manny Legace and a Fourth of July celebration. Kivlenieks played in 85 games for the the the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, and in eight games for the Blue Jackets in the past two seasons. 3 Blue Jackets goaltender and a candidate to be No. With Blue Jackets goalies nursing injuries, Kivlenieks made his NHL debut on Jan. 19, 2020. “It was a special interest to watch the young man play,” said Davidson, a former goalie.
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