Press Releases from Wizard World (318 total)
"Unmasked: The Detailed Account Of Phoenix Jones By Ken Goldstein" Debuts At Wiz …
Phoenix Jones, the “citizen superhero” who has gained fame for his efforts in fighting crime in the streets of Seattle while dressed as a masked crusader, will reveal his true story for the first time in an expansive interview with author Ken Goldstein, exclusively at WizardWorld.com, on Wednesday. The site will also feature exclusive video excerpts from the interview and the debut of the first official photo of Benjamin…
Fan Groups Ready For Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con, Saturday And Sunday At Gre …
A variety of fan clubs, podcasters and other groups are making final preparations for this weekend's Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con, Saturday and Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. From cosplayers like the Great Lakes Base of the Rebel Legion and Ohio 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Comic Book Connection Initiative, groups will be on site, meeting attendees and enriching…
Kevin Kelly Joins Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD) as Managing Editor
Wizard World, Inc. (symbol: WIZD) (the “Company”), a digital entertainment and event company, today announced that Kevin Kelly has been named Managing Editor for its Website, social media and digital content endeavors. Kelly was most recently the Senior Features Editor for G4tv.com, the popular tech and video games site for the TV network G4.
In his new role, Kelly will oversee and produce content across all of Wizard World's digital media…
'Huge Glass Comic Book' To Debut At Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con, Oct. 22-23
Attendees at next weekend's Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con will have the unique opportunity to check out the "Huge Glass Comic Book," the world's first glass comic book, blown up and lit up on glass. Each of its twelve pages is four feet high and three feet wide, all laser etched on quarter inch glass. The Huge Glass Comic Book is registered for three world record claims with…
Panettieri, Baldwin, Gossett, Marsters Headline Wizard World Austin Comic Con, N …
North America’s largest pop-culture tour continues as Wizard World Austin Comic Con returns to the Austin Convention Center, November 11-13, with standout guests Hayden Panettiere, Adam Baldwin, ACADEMY AWARD WINNER Louis Gossett Jr., James Marsters, Juliet Landau and Charisma Carpenter headlining the list of celebrity attendees. The event, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK) will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry…
Williams, Marsters, 'Batman' Panels, 'Family Guy' Screening Highlight Mid-Ohio C …
Wizard World (WIZD.PK) Mid-Ohio Comic Con today announced its huge programming schedule, featuring unique celebrity Q&A's, film screenings and discussions, artist schools, contests and more for the event, set for Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Sessions featuring Billy Dee Williams, James Marsters, Claudia Christian, Adam West and Burt Ward are among the highlight attractions.
Some of the top sessions include:
- Q&A sessions with the…
Twelve Eisner Award Winners and Nominees To Attend Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic C …
A total of 12 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards winners and nominees are among the more than 150 comic creators scheduled to attend Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture tour, October 22-23 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Winners include 10-time honoree Jeff Smith ("Bone," "RASL"), Bill Sienkiewicz ("Elektra," "Assassin"), Christopher Sprouse ("Tom Strong," "The Return of Bruce Wayne") and Eric Wight ("The Escapist,"…
Apps Genius Corp Announces Joint Distribution Agreement With Wizard World, Inc.
Apps Genius Corp (OTCBB: APGS) (appsgenius.com), developer and publisher of social games and mobile apps, today announces a distribution agreement with Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.pk), producer of Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America and the launch of its celebrity gaming division that will build mobile and social applications around celebrity branded personas.
“We are excited to launch our Celebrity Entertainment division and our through our agreement with Comic…
Huge Comics Creator Gathering Of More Than 500 To Attend Wizard World Chicago Co …
In what is believed to be the largest single gathering of creative talent ever at a comics convention, a total of 515 artists, writers and producers are scheduled to attend Wizard World (OTC: WIZD.PK) Chicago Comic Con, Thursday through Sunday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. World-class creators, including Mike Deodato Jr. (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wonder Woman”), Jim Cheung (“Avengers,” “Uncanny X-Men”), Brian Azzarello (“Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of…
Kids Rule at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on Sunday, August 14
It's an all-day kid's extravaganza as Wizard World Chicago Comic Con presents “Kid's Day” on Sunday, August 14, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Kid-friendly activities include meeting (and taking pictures with) characters like the lovable “Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!® from the Nickelodeon® series, Disney® princesses, favorite superheroes and “The Defuser,” plus face painting, balloon art, the impossibly cute Kids Costume Contest and a special reading of “My Favorite…
Game Manufacturers (GAMA) Partners with Wizard World
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is pleased to announce its partnership with Wizard World, Inc. (symbol: WIZD), producer of North America’s largest pop-culture tour. GAMA is supporting two shows to include a trade day and gaming events at Wizard World Shows. The first, Chicago Comic Con, will take place at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., August 11-14, and the second, Mid-Ohio Comic Con at the Greater…
Pure Imagination: Five Original 'Willy Wonka' Kids To Reunite At Wizard World Ch …
It will be a “scrumdiddlyumptious” gathering when the five child stars from the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory reunite 40 years after the release of the now classic film at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 11-14. Peter Ostrum (“Charlie Bucket”), Paris Themmen (“Mike Tee Vee”), Julie Dawn Cole (“Veruca Salt”), Denise Nickerson (“Violet Beauregard”) and Michael Boellner (“Augustus Gloop”)…
Thirty-Four Eisner Award Winners and Nominees To Attend Wizard World Chicago Com …
A total of 34 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards winners (19) and nominees (15) are among the more than 400 comic creators scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture tour, August 11-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Headliners among the winners include Brian Azzarello (“Flashpoint,” “Batman – Knight of Vengeance”), Gary Friedrich (“Ghost Rider,” “Sgt. Fury and his Howling…
Stewart, Campbell, Lloyd, Baccarin Headline Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Aug. …
North America’s largest pop-culture tour continues as Wizard World Chicago Comic Con returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 11-14, with superstar guests Patrick Stewart, Bruce Campbell, Christopher Lloyd, Morena Baccarin, Felicia Day, Academy Award Winner® Lou Gossett Jr. and James Marsters headlining the list of celebrity attendees. The event will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals to…
Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2012 Dates And First Guests Announced
Following a record-setting weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Wizard World Inc. (symbol: WIZD) today set the dates for the next Philadelphia Comic Con at June 1-3, 2012, and announced the early commitments of several superstar artists to attend next year's event. Greg Hildebrandt, Greg Capullo, Michael Golden and Mark Texeira will be joined by a bevy of famous international creators at next year's convention, with many more guests…
More Than 270 Superstar Creators Making Philadelphia Comic Con Their Canvas This …
More than 270 comics creators from around the world – and across the City of Brotherly Love – will be taking their talents to Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture tour, Friday through Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From Will Eisner Industry Award winners like Kevin Maguire (“Justice League,” “Batman Confidential”) and Bill Sienkiewicz (“Elektra”) to popular creators Greg Horn ("Spider-Man: Turn off…
Dozens Of Celebrities Scheduled For Next Weekend's Wizard World Philadelphia Com …
More than 50 celebrities, representing many of the most iconic and popular movies, television programs and entertainment outlets, are scheduled to attend next weekend's Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 17-19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Among the leading stars to appear are Bruce Campbell, Adam Baldwin, Bill Goldberg, Pam Grier, Vivica A. Fox, Julie Benz and Billy Dee Williams.
Some of the most prominent franchises in movie and television…
Wizard World Inc. Announces Los Angeles Comic Con
Gareb Shamus, President and CEO of Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD)(“Wizard World”), today announced the addition of a Los Angeles Comic Con to Wizard World’s 2011 lineup. The show will take place on Sept. 24-25, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Superstar Mike Deodato Jr. is the first guest of honor at the event. The Brazilian artist, well known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, The…
