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There are comics conventions all the time, but none come close to rivaling the popularity, size, and awesomeness of San Diego Comic-Con. This international comic book convention has, over the last 50+ years grown to transcend your typical nonprofit convention. San Diego Comic-Con has taken on a life of its own. In fact, it would not be too far off to say that this particular comic book convention has inspired its own subculture of comic book and multi-genre entertainment super fans.
Even if you've never been to Comic-Con, I'm willing to bet that you can close your eyes and picture what Comic-Con looks like. This international comic book convention has pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a fan of a comic book, show, or movie series - it's also raised the bar of cosplay all around the world. Maybe you've seen some of the insanely impressive, intricate, and creative character costumes that have made their debut at San Diego's Comic-Con? Personally, when I picture Comic-Con, this is what comes to mind first.
It now boasts a massive guest list, including some of the biggest and brightest stars from film, television, comics, and pop culture.
At Comic-Con, fans can expect to meet their favorite celebrities and see exclusive previews of upcoming films and TV shows. The event has grown so big that it now takes place over four days (on Thursday to Sunday) at the San Diego Convention Center. Over the years, it's attracted some of the most famous names in entertainment, including Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, and Mike Towry.
Comic-Con, however, is not the only convention that Comic-Con International founded. Comic-Con International also puts on the annual Wonder-Con (held in Anaheim), as well as SAM: Storytelling Across Media, which launched in 2016 and is now held annually (as of 2018). As you can see, the people behind Comic-Con International keep themselves quite busy.
This is especially true when you add a free streaming site like CON TV to the mix. I am talking, of course, about CON TV - one of the best free streaming sites on the web. Offering hundreds of hours of on-demand entertainment, TV series, movies, documentaries, and even several live TV channels available to stream for free, CON TV offers so much more than your average streaming site.
CON TV viewers have a lot of options when it comes to watching their favorite classic movies and TV shows, but they're not limited to just those. They also have access to CON TV's own original series, as well as exclusive Comic-Con footage. This is especially useful during convention season, since CON TV serves as either a supplementary way for guests to enjoy the convention or a way for them to connect with the convention if they can't make it.
CON TV is technically a free streaming site, but operates on a freemium model in which anybody can enjoy much of its awesome, unique content without even needing to log in; however, to take advantage of everything that CON TV has to offer, you will need to subscribe as a premium user and pay a monthly fee. Premium CON TV members enjoy access to all of the site's movies and TV shows, as well as a completely ad-free experience. For serious fans of comic book culture, sci fi, horror, and action, this might just be the premium TV and movie streaming site that you have been waiting for. What's great about it either way is that you can get a feel for it without having to pay, as the base level version of the site is free for everyone.
There are numerous free TV streaming sites out there, isn't CON TV worth your time and energy, or is it one that you may be fine with simply skipping over? Well, ultimately, of course, that decision will be yours. I am here, though, to walk you through CON TV, to give you a better sense of the content, user experience, and overall quality of this free TV streaming site - this way, you don't have to waste a minute of your time.
So, is CON TV really one of the best free streaming sites out there? Well, let's take a closer look and figure that out once and for all, okay?
History
Since its inception in 1970, Comic-Con has been a annual event. However, CON TV wasn't created until much more recently--in March of 2015. It was a success almost immediately, and is now a joint venture between Wizard World and Cinedigm.
In only 2 years, CON TV struck a deal with Twitch. Their first ever "Always On," 24/7 streaming TV channel went live in November of 2017. This would be just one of 3 live channels available on CON TV today: Bambu TV (offering Chinese movies and TV), Anime TV (that's pretty self-explanatory, I think), and the flagship Live TV, which airs content that is also available on-demand on CON TV, but in a linear fashion.
CON TV is rapidly becoming one of the most popular free streaming sites on the internet. The home page is simple and easy to navigate, with high-quality images and a sleek design. The user experience is top-notch, with intuitive menus and easy-to-use controls.
Design
Con TV breaks from tradition when it comes to the typical streaming site design. Almost every TV and movie streaming site I visit offers a spin on the iconic Netflix layout- you know, movies and TV shows separated by category, each with some sort of side scrolling menu? CON TV, on the other hand, is designed more like a comic book than a traditional TV streaming site.
It's a great way to explore an artist or album you might not have heard before.
Both in the colorful and somewhat disorienting (but still orderly) layout of the site, and when you look at how the site asserts itself in pages (or perhaps it would be more accurate to say slides), CON TV allows you to click through, up and down, from one slide to the next. Each click of the arrow brings you into a whole new world, in a sense. Instead of breaking up their library of titles by ?Popular Releases,? ?Latest.? ?Trending,? etc., CON TV allows for one title to be featured at a time. This single title takes up the entire page. It's a great way to explore an artist or album you might not have heard before.
Alongside this featured show or movie, you will find a more familiar side-scroll of related content. Click the ?down? arrow in order to change everything - the background, theme, and browsable library - to accommodate the next featured show or movie. I don't think that I have ever seen a more dynamic, responsive, or downright fun free TV streaming site design before.
Although the site's design can at first appear cluttered, it actually works well because user experience is not hindered. In addition, the site's design reflects the content it delivers, which makes it appropriate. Comic books are often chaotic and all over the place, so the site's design fits this content well.
Content and Features
So, whether you're a fan of classic films or just looking for something new to watch, there's definitely something for you here.
Speaking of content, there is a lot of it here. The majority of what you can expect to find on CON TV will fall into the genres of action, anime, animation, fantasy, horror, martial arts, sci fi, or video games. But you will also find plenty of behind-the-scenes series dealing directly with Comic-Con, as well as classic films and TV series (not to mention quite a few original series too). So, whether you're a fan of classic films or just looking for something new to watch, there's definitely something for you here.
Mobile and Desktop Experience
CON TV is a great free streaming service that you can use on your desktop computer, as well as on your iOS and Android mobile devices, Roku player, Xbox, Apple TV, and most Smart TVs out today.
Pricings and Plans
There are a lot of great things that you can get out of CON TV without having to pay anything. However, if you're looking for an ultimate experience, then becoming a VIP member may be the way to go. For just $4.99/month, you can get rid of ads, access all the content, and even have special privileges at events.