Fan Expo HQ Press Releases & News (Page 7)

Wizard World to Launch SocialCon Business Unit: SocialCon Shows to Span the U.s., Begin in Portland

The SocialCon™ Brand, Owned and Trademarked by Wizard World, Will Feature Major Social Media Influencers at Events Held in Tandem with Numerous Wizard World Comic Cons in 2017; KLiK Events Founder Mike Abrams Joins Wizard World as Senior VP/Social Media Programming - January 20, 2017

"Stranger Things" Star Millie Bobby Brown to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, Philadelphia

"Eleven" On Netflix Drama, 2017 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominee to Appear on Saturday and Sunday at Both Shows - January 14, 2017

"Orphan Black" Star Tatiana Maslany to Make First Wizard World Appearance in Portland Feb. 18-19

Lead on BBC America Sci-Fi Series to Appear in Second Wizard World Comic Con of 2017. - January 12, 2017

"Guardians," "X-Files," "Arrow," Mayhew Q&As Highlight Panels at Wizard World New Orleans, Friday Through Sunday

Interactive Sessions with Michael Cudlitz, Steven Yeun, Tom Wilson, Christopher Lloyd, James Marsters, Joonas Suotamo, Comics Creators, Costume Contests, Screenings, Gaming Featured at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. - January 05, 2017

Williams, Kaelin, Chumlee Appearances, Magic, Music Top Entertainment at Wizard World New Orleans

Plethora of Ongoing Live Shows on Show Stages & at Republic New Orleans Provide Wizard World Fans with Non-Stop Entertainment All Weekend Long - December 22, 2016

Wizard World to Screen Original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in New Orleans, Saturday, January 7

Star Barry Bostwick to Host the Event with Local Shadow Cast "WelI-Hung Speakers" Performing for Special Screening at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Available Now. - December 21, 2016

Wizard World Partners with Front Gate Tickets for Its Pop Culture/Comic Con Shows

Austin’s Front Gate Tickets Adds Wizard World Comic Con, the Leading Pop Culture Convention, to its Ticketing Services Roster - December 21, 2016

Haspiel, Guillory, Templeton, Adams Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World New Orleans

Tom Cook, Danny Fingeroth, Phil Ortiz, Billy Martin, Steve Geiger, Michael Golden, Howard Chaykin Also Among Superstar Artists and Writers at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - December 08, 2016

The Truth is Still Out There… "X-Files" Star David Duchovny to Attend Wizard World New Orleans

"Fox Mulder" on Iconic Sci-Fi Series Joins Fellow Star Mitch Pileggi at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; Also Portrayed "Hank Moody" on "Californication" - December 01, 2016

Tom Wilson, "Biff" from "Back To the Future," to Make First Convention Appearance in Nearly 15 Years at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, January 7-8, 2017

Actor Who Portrayed "George McFly's" Nemesis in "BTTF" Trilogy, 100+ Other Credits to Appear on Saturday and Sunday; Joins Fellow "BTTF" Star Christopher Lloyd. - November 30, 2016

Dave Bautista (WWE® Superstar Batista™), Finn Bálor™ Blast Into Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans

"Guardians of the Galaxy, GOTG Vol. 2" Headliner Batista (Saturday, Jan. 7) and Rising WWE Star Bálor (Sunday, Jan. 8) Added to Standout Celebrity Roster at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - November 18, 2016

Fisher, Felton, Lloyd, Amell Top Celebrities at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, January 6-8, 2017

Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn Among the All-Star Cast of Celebrities Featured at the First Comic Con of 2017 at The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. - November 12, 2016

"Daredevil," Peters, Hurst Q&As Highlight Programming at Wizard World Pittsburgh, November 4-6

Interactive Sessions with Kevin Sorbo, Barry Bostwick, Jonathan Frakes, Charles Martinet, Joel Hodgson, Comics Creators, Costume Contests, Gaming Tournaments Featured at David L. Lawrence Convention Center. - October 29, 2016

Wizard World Announces 2017 Comic Con Tour Schedule

16 Shows Scheduled for the 2017 Tour - October 27, 2016

Haspiel, Gerhard, Wachter, Frenz to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, November 4-6

James O'Barr, Tom DeFalco, Danny Fingeroth, Geof Isherwood Also Headline Artist Alley at David L. Lawrence Convention Center. - October 07, 2016

Hampton, Ortiz, Cook, Golden to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, October 21-23

Neal Adams, James O'Barr, Guy Gilchrist, Danny Fingeroth, Arthur Suydam Also Headline Artist Alley at Cox Business Center - September 29, 2016

Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas to Make Special Appearance at Wizard World Comic Con Austin Friday

2012 Olympic All-Around & Team Champion and 2016 Rio Team Gold Medalist to Sign Autographs, Pose for Photos at Austin Convention Center. - September 22, 2016

Wizard World Comic Con Music Concert Series Returns with The Pretty Reckless at Brady Theater in Tulsa, Thursday, October 20

Singer-Guitarist Taylor Momsen, Guitarist Ben Phillips, Bassist Mark Damon & Drummer Jamie Perkins to Kick Off Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa with Explosive Show. - September 21, 2016

Cox, Bernthal, Henson, Nichols to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, November 4-6

Joel Hodgson, Kevin Sorbo, Barry Bostwick, Charles Martinet, Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At David L. Lawrence Convention Center - September 15, 2016

Stan, Somerhalder, Shatner, Winkler to Attend Wizard World Tulsa, October 21-23

Michael Rooker, Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, James Marsters, Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Cox Business Center. - August 31, 2016

Wizard World's New Music Concert Series Returns with Purity Ring at The National in Richmond, Friday, September 9

Canadian EDM duo Corin Roddick, Megan James Continue Successful New Series in Conjunction With Wizard World Comic Con Richmond. - August 30, 2016

Ramos, de Campi, Haspiel, Ortiz Headline Comics Creators at Wizard World Austin, September 23-25

James O’Barr, Michael Golden, Tom Cook, Stuart Sayger, Danny Fingeroth Among Other Artist Alley Standouts at Austin Convention Center. - August 28, 2016

Four WWE Superstars to Attend Wizard World Richmond Sept. 9-11

The Four WWE® Superstars to Greet Fans, Sign Autographs, Pose for Photo Ops at Greater Richmond Convention Center - August 18, 2016

Pokémon Goes to Wizard World Comic Con Chicago

Pokémon GO Meet-Ups, Events & Multi-Player Team Games Planned at This Weekend’s Convention at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. - August 17, 2016

Ramos, Ha, Larroca, Dagnino Among Top Comics Creators to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 18-21

Greg Weisman, Clinton Hobart, Michael Golden, James O’Barr, Dean Haspiel Also Headline Artist Alley at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. - July 28, 2016

Staite, Sorbo, Marsters, Underwood to Attend Wizard World Richmond, September 9-11

Jason David Frank, Lou Ferrigno, Joey Fatone, AJ McLean, and Sean Schemmel; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Greater Richmond Convention Center. - July 20, 2016

Joe Corroney, Michael Golden, Stuart Sayger, Darryl Banks Headline Comics Creators at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus, July 29-31

Joe Corroney, Michael Golden, Stuart Sayger, Darryl Banks, James O’Barr, Guy Gilchrist are among the Artist Alley standouts at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus, July 29-31 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. - June 30, 2016

Wizard World Comic Con Chicago VIPs to Receive Limited Edition Exclusive Batman #50, Superman #50 Variant Covers by Patrick Gleason

Only The First 800 "Wizard World VIP" Attendees to Receive Both Black 7 White Variants at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 18-21. - June 29, 2016

Taylor, Johnson, Somerhalder, Marsters to Attend Wizard World Columbus, July 29-31

Jewel Staite, Lindsey Morgan, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Kevin Sorbo, Nicholas Brendon, Charles Martinet Also Headline Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Greater Columbus Convention Center - May 25, 2016

Stan, Peters, Atwell, Shatner to Attend Wizard World Sacramento, June 17-19

Reggie Jackson, Jewel Staite, Billy Boyd, Denis O’Hare, Michael Rooker Also Headline Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Sacramento Convention Center - April 14, 2016

ComicConBox™ to Include Exclusive "Detective Comics #474" First Appearance of "Deadshot" Variant Cover by Dan Panosian in July

Monthly subscription service ComicConBox will feature the exclusive limited edition cover of "Detective Comics #474" by Dan Panosian in its July box. Virgin covers are also available to new ComicConBox subscribers. - April 01, 2016

Evans, Hemsworth, Fox, Reedus Headline Robust Celebrity Roster at Wizard World Philadelphia, June 2-5

Marvel Franchise Stars Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, "BTTF" Standouts Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, ‘X-Files’ Duchovny; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Programming - March 30, 2016

Bennet, Crump, WWE® Diva Sasha Banks™, Boyd to Attend Wizard World Des Moines, May 13-15

Rebecca Mader, Robbie Kay, Austin Nichols, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Conroy, Charles Martinet Also Headline Roster to Date; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Iowa Events Center - March 26, 2016

Gerhard, Larroca, MBaron, Cook Among Top Comics Creators to Attend Wizard World Madison, April 8-10

Phil Ortiz, Clinton Hobart, Angel Unzueta, James O’Barr, Guy Gilchrist, Michael Golden Also Headline Artist Alley at Alliant Energy Center. - March 12, 2016

Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival Returns to Chicago August 18-21; Announces Call for Entries

Film Festival returns to the Chicago area; Submissions are now open for both short and feature films. - March 11, 2016

Wizard World, Ultra PRO Announce Partnership

Wizard World and Ultra PRO have announced that the manufacturer of collectibles accessories will be offering the "Official Collecting Supplies of Wizard World" on site at events and through Ultra PRO distributors worldwide. - March 11, 2016

Taylor, Staite, Boyd, Frain Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Minneapolis, May 6-8

Falk Hentschel, James Marsters, Lou Ferrigno Also Headline Roster to Date; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Minneapolis Convention Center. - March 10, 2016

Mixed Martial Arts Legend Georges St-Pierre to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia June 5

Hugely Popular UFC World Champion "GSP" to Greet Fans, Sign Autographs, Pose for Photo Ops in First Wizard World Appearance at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - March 10, 2016

Wedded Bliss: Wizard Wizard, noel.events to Launch Wizard World Weddings

Always wanted to have a wedding at Wizard World? Now you can with Wizard World Weddings, as the pop culture convention leader and event designer Tom Noel's noel.events have joined to bring comic con themed weddings to the circuit. - March 09, 2016

Ferry, David, McCrea, DeMatteis Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World Las Vegas, March 18-20

Bob Camp, Jorge Molina, Tom Cook, Michael Golden, Arthur Suydam, Phil Ortiz Also Among Superstar Artists and Writers at Las Vegas Convention Center. - February 26, 2016

Matt Smith to Join David Tennant at Wizard World St. Louis, April 2

Smith to Also Attend on April 3; "Doctor Who" Duo Added to Roster That Includes "Rose Tyler" Billie Piper - February 24, 2016

The Truth is Still Out There… "X-Files" Star David Duchovny to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5

David Duchovny, who plays "Fox Mulder" on the iconic sci-fi series "The X-Files," will attend Wizard World Philadelphia, June 4-5. He will be joined by his "X-Files" Co-Stars Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. - February 21, 2016

Newegg Inks Partnership with Wizard World

Tech e-retailer Newegg has signed a year-long partneship with Wizard World, positioning Newegg squarely at the intersection of technology and pop culture. The agreement covers 17 Wizard World events in cities across the USA, beginning in Portland this weekend. - February 20, 2016

Wizard World Philadelphia "Back To The Future" VIPs to Receive Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover "BTTF #1" Comic by Luis Antonio Delgado, June 2-5

Wizard World Philadelphia "Back To The Future" VIPs will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover of "BTTF #1" drawn by Luis Antonio Delgado, June 2-5. Michael J. Fox appears at the show June 4; Lea Thompson on June 4-5; Christopher Lloyd Lloyd June 3-5. - February 18, 2016

David Tennant, Billie Piper, Elizabeth Henstridge, Robin Yount Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard Madison, April 8-10

David Tennant, Billie Piper, Elizabeth Henstridge and Robin Yount headline the celebrity roster attending Wizard World Madison, April 8-10 at Alliant Energy Center. Brett Dalton, Billy Boyd and Charles Martinet are also among the scheduled guests, along with talented comics creators, avariety of exhibitors, cosplayers and robust programming in the second annual event. - February 17, 2016