Cinedigm and Wizard World Partner to Launch a Digital Comic Con Channel
Cinedigm and Wizard World have partnered to create a digital Comic Con network that will feature highly curated feature films, television episodes, web series, live panel conversations, original programming and an e-commerce component. Releasing widely on internet connected devices, the network will be accessible to Comic Con fans via mobile, tablets, gaming consoles, connected TVs and set top boxes. - February 14, 2014
Oh, Doctor! Matt Smith to Attend Wizard World Louisville Comic Con, Saturday, March 29
Matt Smith, the "Eleventh Doctor" in the "Doctor Who" TV series, will appear at the inaugural Wizard World Louisville Comic Con on Sat., March 29 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. It will be his second Wizard World appearance, following New Orleans Comic Con this weekend. - February 08, 2014
Q&A Sessions with Matt Smith, Stan Lee, Evening Parties, Meet-and-Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Matt Smith, Stan Lee Q&As, WWE® Diva AJ Lee® and Manu Bennett, evening parties and meet and greets are among the top programming panels scheduled at Wizard World New Orleans, Feb. 7-9 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Sessions with Michael Rooker, Manu Bennett, Alan Tudyk, Dean Cain, Robert Englund, comics creators, Film Festival, 'Kids Day' are also among three full days of events. - January 31, 2014
Eisner Hall of Famers Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Marv Wolfman, Stan Lee Among Top Comics Creators at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9
Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Marv Wolfman and Stan Lee are among the top comics creators at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9. Mike Zeck, Humberto Ramos, Carlos Pacheco and Eric Powell are also among the most decorated artists, writers at the pop culture festival at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. - January 30, 2014
Marvel Comics & Wizard World Reveal "Wolverine #1" Exclusive Variant Cover by Greg Horn for Sacramento Comic Con
Marvel Comics and Wizard World today unveiled the latest exclusive variant cover in the yearlong series, Wolverine #1 illustrated by Greg Horn for Sacramento Comic Con, March 7-9. VIP attendees will receive a free copy at the event, at Sacramento Convention Center. - January 18, 2014
Q&A Sessions with Stan Lee, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, Evening Parties, Meet-and-Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming at Wizard World Portland Comic Con
Q&A sessions with stars Stan Lee, William Shatner and Bruce Campbell, evening parties, costume contests, meet and greets and more highlight programming content at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26 at Oregon Convention Center. WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Michael Rooker, Ray Park and Billy Dee Williams will also conduct Q&A's. The "Hollywood Confidential" Symposium, Pub Crawl, comics creator sessions, Film Festival are also among three days of events. - January 15, 2014
Mike Zeck, Jim Cheung, Rafa Sandoval, Neal Adams, Humberto Ramos Headline Superstar Comic Creators at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26
Mike Zeck, Jim Cheung, Rafa Sandoval and Neal Adams are among the 150+ comics creators attending Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26 at Oregon Convention Center. Fifteen Eisner Award winners are on the roster. Humberto Ramos, George Pérez, David Marquez, Jim Valentino, Mike Allred, Matt Wagner, Arthur Suydam, Eric Powell and Michael Golden are also attending. - January 12, 2014
Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE Superstar Sheamus Among Top Celebrity Guests at Inaugural Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con, March 7-9
Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Stan Lee and WWE Superstar Sheamus are among the top celebrities attending the inaugural Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con, March 7-9 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Bruce Campbell, Billy Dee Williams, Julie Benz, Ralph Macchio and top comics creators also among highlight stars at the pop culture festival. - January 10, 2014
Academy Award Winner Whoopi Goldberg to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-21
Whoopi Goldberg, star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Ghost, The Color Purple, "The View," "Sister Act," will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con on June 20-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. She will greet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos at the massive pop culture festival. - January 09, 2014
Oh, Doctor! Matt Smith to Attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-8
Matt Smith, the "Eleventh Doctor" in the "Doctor Who" TV series, will make his first Wizard World Appearance at New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-8 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Smith will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A during the event. - January 08, 2014
Marvel Comics & Wizard World Reveal "Miracleman 2" Exclusive Cover by Neal Adams for New Orleans Comic Con
Marvel Comics and Wizard World have revealed the color and B&W sketch images for the "Miracleman 2" Exclusive Variant Interlocking Cover by Neal Adams for New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9. Marvel will offer exclusive books at all 16 Wizard World shows. VIP attendees receive free color version; B&W Limited Edition available for purchase. - January 04, 2014
Award-Winning Publisher Dark Horse Will Have Big Presence at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26
Top-5 Premier Publisher Dark Horse will have a strong presence at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26 at Oregon Convention Center. It will create exclusive comic book for attendees and host a booth and panels. - January 03, 2014
Marvel Comics & Wizard World Announce Exclusive Comic Book Program for 2014 Beginning with Groundbreaking "Miracleman" Exclusive Variant Interlocking Covers by Neal Adams
Marvel Comics will offer exclusive comics at all 16 Wizard World shows in 2014 beginning with "Miracleman #1" at Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26. "Miracleman #2" will follow at New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9. VIP attendees will receive free color version; B&W limited edition available for purchase. - December 19, 2013
Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Stan Lee, Robert Englund, John Ratzenberger Headline Celebrity Guests at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9
Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Robert Englund and John Ratzenberger are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Jon Bernthal, Michael Rooker, WWE® Diva AJ Lee™, Linda Hamilton, Alan Tudyk and top comics creators area also among the top attractions. - December 05, 2013
Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Among Top Celebrity Guests at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26
Norman Reedus, William Shatner and Stan Lee highlight the celebrity roster at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Ron Perlman, Robert Englund, Bruce Campbell and top comics creators are also among the top attractions. - December 04, 2013
Sweet 16! Wizard World Comic Con Adds Reno, Nevada, as Sixteenth Event on 2014 Schedule, November 21-23, at Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Wizard World, the world's largest pop culture convention series, has added Reno Comic Con as its 16th event on the 2014 calendar. Norman Reedus will be among the celebrity guests as Wizard World expands to Nevada for the first time. - November 28, 2013
WWE® Superstar CM Punk® to Make First Visit to 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con on Friday, January 24
WWE® Superstar CM Punk® will attend Wizard World Portland Comic Con on Mon., Jan. 24 at the Oregon Convention Center. Punk joins Stan Lee, William Shatner, Norman Reedus, Ron Perlman and Robert Englund among 20 celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World's first event of 2014. - November 21, 2013
Q&A Sessions with Stan Lee, "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Celebration, Marvel Movie Premiere, Costume Contests Highlight Programming at Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Q&A Sessions with Stan Lee, William Shatner and Scott Bakula, evening parties, meet-and-greets, a "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Celebration and Marvel movie premiere are among the programming highlights at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at the Austin Convention Center. - November 20, 2013
"Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Celebration Event to Include BBC AMERICA Special Screening at Wizard World Austin Comic Con on November 23
Wizard World Austin Comic Con will host a "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Celebration that will include a special screening of "Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor" on Nov. 23, to be shown at Austin Convention Center in conjunction with simulcast on BBC AMERICA and in over 75 Countries. - November 13, 2013
Comics Legend Neal Adams to Conduct Charity Art Auctions at Wizard World Events Beginning at Austin Comic Con, November 22-24
Comics legend Neal Adams will conduct charity art auctions at Wizard World events beginning with Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24. The initiative will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - November 13, 2013
Rob Guillory Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Skybound and Wizard World have release their final 2013 Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead, drawn by Rob Guillory, for Austin Comic Con. The Limited Edition Cover will be distributed free to full-price attendees, Nov. 22-24 at Austin Convention Center. - November 09, 2013
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell to Declare November 22 "William Shatner Day" in Austin
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell will declare Nov. 22 "William Shatner Day" at a ceremony on the first day of Wizard World Austion Comic Con at the Austin Convention Center. TV's Captain Kirk, T.J. Hooker and “Priceline Negotiator” will also accept "Honorary Austin Citizenship." - November 07, 2013
Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, Mark Bagley, Kenneth Rocafort, David Marquez Among Top Comics Creators Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24
Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, Mark Bagley, Kenneth Rocafort and David Marquez are among the 125+ comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24 at Austin Convention Center. Miguel Sepulveda, Tyler Kirkham, Phil Ortiz, Dennis O'Neil, Mike McKone, Kody Chamberlain and Rob Guillory also headline. - October 25, 2013
Q&A Sessions with Stan Lee, Henry Winkler, Evening Parties, Meet-and-Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming at Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
Panels featuring Stan Lee, Henry Winkler, James Marsters, WWE® Superstar Daniel Bryan®, Bruce Campbell, comics creator sessions, Film Festival and "Kids Day" are among a full three days of programming at Wizard World Nashville Comic Con, Oct. 18-20 at the Music City Center. - October 11, 2013
Mico Suayan Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
A variant cover of Robert Kirkman's 'The Walking Dead #1' drawn by artist Mico Suayan will be distributed free to all full-price attendees at next weekend's Wizard World Nashville Comic Con at the Music City Center. It is Skybound and Wizard World's seventh Limited Edition Cover. - October 09, 2013
Wizard World, Sinclair Group Announce Media Partnership for Nashville Comic Con, October 18-20
Wizard World and Sinclair Group today announced a media partnership in advance of Nashville Comic Con, Oct. 18-20 at Music City Center. Celebrity VIP contests highlight the agreement making Fox17, CW58, My30 the official media partners of the inaugural event. - October 06, 2013
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, WWE® Superstar John Cena®, William Shatner, Scott Bakula Among Top Celebrity Guests at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, WWE® Superstar John Cena®, William Shatner and Scott Bakula are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24 at Austin Convention Center. Bruce Campbell, Erica Durance, Jewel Staite, Ralph Macchio, and top comics creators also highlight the pop culture festival. - October 03, 2013
Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, "Mr Garcin," Guy Gilchrist, Mico Suayan Among Top Comics Creators Scheduled to Attend Inaugural Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, "Mr Garcin," Guy Gilchrist and Mico Suayan are among the nearly 100 top comics creators scheduled to attend the inaugural Wizard World Nashville Comic Con, October 18-20 at Music City Center. Fernando Dagnino, Mike Grell, Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden, Greg Horn and Freddie Williams II also headline the roster. - October 02, 2013
Wizard World Comic Con Plans Massive Expansion in 2014, Adding Seven New Cities to the Largest Comic Con Tour Ever
Wizard World, the world's largest pop culture convention series, will hold 15 events in 2014, with plans to expand to Sacramento, Calif.; Louisville, Ky.; Minneapolis; Atlanta; San Antonio; Richmond, VA.; Tulsa, Okla. Eight cities return, including Portland, Ore.; New Orleans; St. Louis; Philadelphia; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tenn.; and Austin, Texas. - September 19, 2013
"Harry Potter," "Star Wars," Superheroes, Cosplayers Among Fan Communities at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
Local "Harry Potter," "Star Wars," "Star Trek" and other fan organizations join noted cosplayers Eric "The Smoke' Moran, Ivy Doomkitty in entertaining fans at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con at Greater Columbus Convention Center next weekend. Additionally, fans can pose with replicas of the famous Batmobile from the 1966 TV series and the DeLorean Time Machine from the hit movie "Back to the Future." - September 13, 2013
"One-On-One" Sessions with Stan Lee, William Shatner, Evening Parties, Meet & Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
Q&A sessions with stars Stan Lee, William Shatner and Michael Rooker, evening parties, meet & greets and costume contests are among the programming highlights at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Panels with comics creators, a Film Festival and "Kids Day" are other top attractions. - September 12, 2013
Mike Zeck Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
A variant cover of Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead #1" drawn by artist Mike Zeck will be distributed free to all full-price attendees at next weekend's Wizard World Ohio Comic Con at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. It is Skybound and Wizard World's sixth Limited Edition Cover. - September 11, 2013
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, WWE® Superstar Daniel Bryan®, Henry Winkler Among Top Celebrity Guests at Inaugural Wizard World Nashville Comic Con, October 18-20
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, WWE® Superstar Daniel Bryan® and Henry Winkler headline the inaugural Wizard World Nashville Comic Con pop culture festival at Music City Center, Oct. 18-20. The event will also feature Billy Dee Williams, Chandler Riggs of "The Walking Dead," and superstar comics creators. - September 07, 2013
Mike Zeck, Humberto Ramos, "CAFU," Darick Robertson, Neal Adams Headline Comics Creators at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
Mike Zeck, Humberto Ramos, "CAFU," Darick Robertson and Neal Adams are among the top comics creators at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22 at Greater Columbus Convention Center. Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden, Greg Horn, Mike McKone, Lee Weeks and Christopher Sprouse are also notable attendees. - September 06, 2013
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Summer Glau, WWE® Superstar Sheamus® Among Celebrity Guests at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22
Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Summer Glau and WWE® Superstar Sheamus® are among the celebrity guests scheduled to attend Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22. The pop culture festival at Greater Columbus Convention Center also features Michael Rooker, Laurie Holden, Chandler Riggs of "The Walking Dead," Ernie Hudson and superstar comics creators. - August 17, 2013
Action;... Wizard World Film Festival to Debut at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22; Submissions Accepted Through August 30
The Wizard World Film Festival will debut at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22. Submissions are due Aug. 30. Independent filmmakers are encouraged to submit original features, shorts, music videos for the three remaining 2013 Wizard World events in Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tenn.; and Austin, Texas. Cash and prizes will be awarded at each event, and industry pro screeners are also sought. - August 16, 2013
Sunday is Kids Day at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Kids Day activities at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this Sunday include arts & crafts, face painting, "Creepy Crawlies," Green Ranger Power Hour, "Kid-Friendly" booths, exclusive lithographs, Passport Program, Costume Contest. Kids under 10 admitted free with paid adult. - August 07, 2013
Ethan Van Sciver Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Skybound and Wizard World have announced their fifth limited edition The Walking Dead #1 cover, drawn by Ethan Van Sciver, free for all full-price attendees at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con next weekend in Rosemont, Ill. VIPs also receive an additional B&W Sketch Cover. - August 01, 2013
More Than 100 Hours of Programming Set for All Four Days at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Aug. 8-11
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con features 100 hours of programming, including Q&As With Stars Stan Lee, Michael Shannon, John Barrowman, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®; Firefly, Smallville Cast Reunions; Tons Of Comics And Artist Panels; Costume Contests; Meet-And Greets; Evening Programming Also Featured At Pop Culture Festival At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - July 31, 2013
J. Scott Campbell, Alan Davis, Esad Ribic, Pasqual Ferry Headline Roster of 325 Comics Creators at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11
J. Scott Campbell, Alan Davis, Esad Ribic and Pasqual Ferry are among the 325 comics artists and writers attending Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, Aug. 8-11 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Harvey Tolibao, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Kenneth Rocafort and Neal Adams will also appear. - July 24, 2013
WWE® Superstars John Cena®, CM Punk®, Sheamus® Among Top Stars Attending Upcoming Wizard World Comic Con Events in 2013
WWE Champion John Cena® (Austin), WWE Superstar CM Punk® (Chicago; Nashville) and WWE Superstar Sheamus® are among the 11 WWE stars scheduled to attend the four remaining shows on the 2013 Wizard World calendar. WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler™ (Chicago), WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee™ (Chicago), WWE Divas The Bella Twins™ (Austin), WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat™ and The Shield™ are also scheduled. - July 19, 2013
"Machete Kills," "Sin City" Director Robert Rodriguez to Attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Robert Rodriguez, director of "Grindhouse," ''From Dusk Till Dawn," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," will attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on the evening of Aug. 9 and all day Aug. 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. - July 17, 2013
Ralph Macchio Added to Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience Sunday
Ralph Macchio, star of "Karate Kid" and "My Cousin Vinny," will make a rare appearance at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience Sunday at Basketball City (Pier 36) in Manhattan. He is also scheduled for Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in August. - June 26, 2013
"Man of Steel" Star Shannon, Quinto, Lee, Reedus Prominent Celebs at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Michael Shannon, star of the blockbuster hit "Man of Steel," Zachary Quinto, Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, John Barrowman and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® are among the top celebrity guests scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. - June 22, 2013
Q&A Sessions with Top Stars, Comics and Art Panels Highlight Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience Programming, June 28-29-30
Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and Norman Reedus are among the celebrities hosting Q&A's to highlight next weekend's programming offerings at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-30 at Basketball City (Pier 36). Neal Adams, Mike Zeck and Dr. Rebecca Housel head a variety of creator and sci-fi panels. - June 20, 2013
Legend Neal Adams's Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience
A variant cover of The Walking Dead #1, drawn by legend Neal Adams, will debut at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-30 at Basketball City (Pier 36). It is Skybound and Wizard World's fourth Limited Edition cover in the Wizard World Series, offered free to full-price attendees. - June 15, 2013
Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Five "The Walking Dead" Stars, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Headline Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-29-30
Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Five stars of "The Walking Dead" and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® lead the celebrity roster at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-30 at Basketball City (Pier 36) in Manhattan. - June 06, 2013
Sunday, June 2, is Kids Day at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Balloon art, arts & crafts, "Creepy Crawler bugs," and Green Ranger Power hour, are among the kid-friendly activities at Kids Day, Sunday, June 2, at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con. A passport program and costume contest are also highlights of the day. Kids under 10 admitted free with paid adult. - May 25, 2013
Stan Lee, William Shatner, "Charmed" and "Firefly" Reunion Q&As, Comics Panels, Evening Parties, Movies Fuel Largest Programming Schedule at Wizard World Philadelphia
Q&A sessions featuring Stan Lee, William Shatner, the casts of "Charmed" and "Firefly," comics panels, movie screenings, parties and more highlight programming options at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 - June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Henry Winkler, Manu Bennett, James Marsters and Ray Park are among the other stars conducting Q&As, and Marvel sessions lead four days packed with comic-themed programming. - May 23, 2013
Eisner Award Nominee Julian Totino Tedesco's Variant Cover of Robert Kirkman's ‘‘The Walking Dead #1’’ Debuts at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
A variant cover of Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead #1" comic drawn by Julian Totino Todesco will be provided free to full-price attendees at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 - June 2 at the Pennsylvania convention Center. It is Skybound's third Limited Edition Cover in the Wizard World series. - May 19, 2013