Q&A's with Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Evening Parties, Screening, Creator Spotlights Highlight Programming at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Q&A sessions with Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku and WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, evening parties and creator spotlights top the programming offerings at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con this weekend at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
New Orleans, LA, November 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Interactive Q&A sessions with stars Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dean Cain and the casts of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The Walking Dead” are among the featured programming announced for this weekend's Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Sessions with stars like Michael Madsen, Kevin Eastman, Jason David Frank and others, supplemented by “Creator Spotlights” with leading artists, a screening of Madsen's film Vice and evening parties on Friday and Saturday further bolster the most diverse panel schedule ever at the event.
Some of the more interesting sessions include:
-- Interactive celebrity Q&A's with Lee, Dushku, Punk, Cain, Madsen, Frank and others.
-- Seven cast members of “Star Trek: TNG,” including Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker), LeVar Burton (Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data), Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher) and John de Lancie (Q). This is a paid event requiring an additional admission.
-- “The Walking Dead” stars Norman Reedus, Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal discuss the popular AMC show.
-- Unique, personal meet and greet with Lee (paid event).
-- “Star Trek: TNG” breakout sessions featuring select actors from the series.
-- Screening of the feature film Vice, with brief Q&A with star Madsen
-- “Creator Spotlights” with industry giants Lee, Eastman, Jesus Saiz, Greg Capullo, Neal Adams and Ethan Van Sciver
-- Comprehensive discussions of a wide range of topics from cosplay, special effects, vampires, zombies, the public library, Grimm's Fairy Tales and more.
-- Costume contests for adults (Saturday) and Kids (Sunday).
-- Kids Day on Sunday, with a full slate of activities specially designed for the youngsters.
Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms on the second floor of the Morial Convention Center. Most are included as part of standard Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con admission; VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities. Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first come first serve basis and each room will be cleared between panels. Programming subject to change; attendees should check the schedule board on site and the Wizard Cons smartphone app for updates.
A full list of Wizard World New Orleans programming is available at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-neworleans.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change).
*Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. each room will be cleared before panels.
Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, Dec. 2, is “Kids Day,” with an array of programming specially designed for children.
Event hours are Friday, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more on the 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Save the 2012-13 Dates:
November 30 - December 2, 2012 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
February 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
May 30 - June 2, 2013 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 8-11, 2013 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 20-22, 2013 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Some of the more interesting sessions include:
-- Interactive celebrity Q&A's with Lee, Dushku, Punk, Cain, Madsen, Frank and others.
-- Seven cast members of “Star Trek: TNG,” including Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker), LeVar Burton (Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data), Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher) and John de Lancie (Q). This is a paid event requiring an additional admission.
-- “The Walking Dead” stars Norman Reedus, Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal discuss the popular AMC show.
-- Unique, personal meet and greet with Lee (paid event).
-- “Star Trek: TNG” breakout sessions featuring select actors from the series.
-- Screening of the feature film Vice, with brief Q&A with star Madsen
-- “Creator Spotlights” with industry giants Lee, Eastman, Jesus Saiz, Greg Capullo, Neal Adams and Ethan Van Sciver
-- Comprehensive discussions of a wide range of topics from cosplay, special effects, vampires, zombies, the public library, Grimm's Fairy Tales and more.
-- Costume contests for adults (Saturday) and Kids (Sunday).
-- Kids Day on Sunday, with a full slate of activities specially designed for the youngsters.
Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms on the second floor of the Morial Convention Center. Most are included as part of standard Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con admission; VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities. Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first come first serve basis and each room will be cleared between panels. Programming subject to change; attendees should check the schedule board on site and the Wizard Cons smartphone app for updates.
A full list of Wizard World New Orleans programming is available at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-neworleans.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change).
*Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. each room will be cleared before panels.
Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, Dec. 2, is “Kids Day,” with an array of programming specially designed for children.
Event hours are Friday, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more on the 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Save the 2012-13 Dates:
November 30 - December 2, 2012 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
February 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
May 30 - June 2, 2013 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 8-11, 2013 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 20-22, 2013 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
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Wizard World, Inc.
Jerry Milani
646-380-2479
www.wizardworld.com
Jerry Milani
646-380-2479
www.wizardworld.com
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