Jeff Kline is an accomplished American film and television writer-producer and former television executive. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Kline graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication in 19871. Over his career, he has been involved in more than 40 animated and live-action series and pilots, earning multiple Emmy nominations and wins. Some of his notable works include “Transformers: Prime,” “Jackie Chan Adventures,” and “G.I. Joe: Renegades.”
After graduating from Boston University, Kline interned at Roger Corman’s Concorde/New Horizons and worked in feature development for Michael Shamberg and Harold Ramis’s Ocean Pictures. He served as a television executive in Daytime Programming at NBC Entertainment for one year, before spending five years at Columbia Pictures Television, eventually serving as the senior vice president of drama before transitioning into writing/producing at the suggestion of his first writing partner, Frank Lupo, co-creator of The A-Team.
Between 1995 and 2006, he developed and/or produced the series: My Friends Tigger & Pooh (Playhouse Disney); Jackie Chan Adventures (Kids’ WB); Dragon Tales (PBS); Stuart Little: The Animated Series (HBO); That Was Then (ABC); Harold and the Purple Crayon (HBO); Max Steel (Kids WB); Men in Black: The Animated Series (Kids WB); Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (FOX); Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles (BKN); Godzilla: The Series (FOX).
From 2006 to 2008, he wrote a Paris Hilton pilot for MTV, and co-wrote the feature film The Rosenbergs Save Christmas (with Goldie Hawn attached to star) for Fox Searchlight.
After his time as an adjunct professor at Boston University’s College of Communications in 2009, Jeff Kline and wrote two live-action pilots for SyFy before being recruited to develop and executive-produce Transformers: Prime for Hasbro’s then-new cable co-venture with Discovery Communications, The Hub. Kline developed and was executive producer of G.I. Joe: Renegades as well before signing an exclusive four-year series development and production deal with Hasbro Studios in 2011.
He was executive producer of both Transformers: Prime and the first season of Transformers: Rescue Bots.
In 2013, Jeff Kline founded Darby Pop Publishing, a comic book publishing company. The company was created as an outlet for high-concept, high-quality visual storytelling, and it began as IDW’s first creator-owned imprint. Since its inception, Darby Pop has published sixteen original series and over one hundred issues/trade paperbacks. The company has collaborated with Bruce Lee Entertainment on projects like “Bruce Lee: The Dragon Rises” and “Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon.”
Darby Pop Publishing has continued to grow and evolve, releasing a variety of titles that blend genres and appeal to a wide audience. Some of their popular series include “Indestructible,” “The 7th Sword,” “City: The Mind and the Machine,” and “Doberman.” The company’s commitment to innovative storytelling and collaboration with established creators has made it a notable player in the comic book industry.
The event promises something for everyone, featuring:
A massive 50’000 sq ft, marketplace with vendors selling comics, collectibles, and pop culture treasures
Live concerts, Project Idol, LipSync-Sation and after-parties on Friday and Saturday nights
Engaging cosplay activities and contests
Panel discussions with industry professionals
Family-friendly activities throughout the weekend
About the Show
What: The NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza
When: March 7-9, 2025
Where: The Boxboro Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Pl., Boxboro MA 01719
Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts. After-party events Friday and Saturday nights available online.
Friday, March 7: vendors and artists will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, with a preview for VIPs opening at 3:00 pm.
Saturday, March 8: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am.
Sunday, March 9: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am
Get ready for a weekend filled with fun and excitement at the NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza! Our annual Cabin Fever Edition is taking place on March 7-9, 2025 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Convention Center in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Families will love exploring the 30,000-square-foot venue, filled with vendors selling comic books, collectibles, cards, and more. But that’s not all – the event also features celebrity appearances, live music, comedy, karaoke, and much more.
If you’re planning on attending the entire weekend, make sure to take advantage of the special hotel deals! For just $99 a night, you can get VIP admission to the event, as well as enjoy all the amenities the Boxboro Regency Hotel has to offer. Most rooms come equipped with mini-fridges and balconies overlooking the indoor pool, and high-end suites even have separate living rooms and sofa beds.
During your stay, you can take advantage of the hotel’s restaurant, fitness center, and other facilities like free WiFi, free parking, and disabled access. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle and on-site business services, like a computer, printer, and fax. If you’re looking for even more dining options, the hotel’s Minuteman Grille American Pub is a must-try, and there are several other nearby restaurants to choose from.
Upcoming Events:
- NorthEast ComicCon: March 7-9, 2025
- MusicCon: June 27-29, 2025
- Collectibles Extravaganza: June 29, 2025
- Collectibles Extravaganza: October 4-5, 2025
- NorthEast ComicCon: November 28-30, 2025