You may have noticed we missed the Friday Sing-Along this past week – mainly because we were busy burning up the highway looking to have some pre-Labor Day partying… or is par-tay-ing? That’s okay, because the extra time gave us a chance for Jerry Milani to send over this Wizard World Chicago version of the highly popular song, Call Me Maybe.
Category Archives: Wizard World Chicago
WIZWORLD CHICAGO: Fan groups amass once again
Press Release
Bringing their favorite cult movies and TV shows, comics, charities and other interests to life, fan groups will again be on hand at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Organizations supporting Star Wars, Ghostbusters, “Star Trek,” and Jurassic Park are among those who will roam the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center floor, August 9-12, many in elaborate costumes – and all making the day just a little more fun for attendees.
WizWorldChi’12: Chicago Comic Con announces programming schedule
Press Release
Movies, TV, comics, art, sci-fi and the rest of the pop culture world are covered with the diverse, full four day programming schedule at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. From interactive Q&A sessions with stars like Stan Lee, William Shatner, Jon Bernthal and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® to themed panels highlighting “Vampire Diaries,” “Star Trek,” “NCIS” and more, to a movie screening, evening parties, kids activities, costume contests and Jedi Master Classes, there’s something for everyone in the expanded offerings.
WIZWORLD’12: Kids Day returns to Chicago convention
Press Release
In what has become an annual tradition, Sunday, August 12, is Kids Day at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. From face painting, a Ghostbusters reading, arts and crafts, ballon artists, a special Bubble Show, kids costume contest, Wizard World Kids Passport program and more, there are activities all day (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) for the 10-and-under set.
WizWorldChicago’12: Carlos Pacheco, George Pérez, Greg Capullo, J. Scott Campbell Among Superstar Creators To Attend Convention
Press Release
An All-Star lineup of comic and toy creators, including notables Carlos Pacheco, George Pérez, Greg Capullo, J. Scott Campbell and many others from around the world will populate Artist Alley at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Among the special guests are five Eisner Award winners, including Hall of Famer Stan Lee, and eight nominees of the prestigious honor.
WizWorldChicago’12: John Cena to appear at Chicago Comic Con
Press Release
WWE® Superstar John Cena® will appear as a special guest on Thursday, August 9, Opening Day at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, it was announced today by Wizard World. Cena will be on hand at the event from 4-8 p.m., and will meet fans, sign autographs and pose for professional photo ops.
WizWorldChiTown’11: 13 minutes of Bruce Campbell love
More video is floating out of Chicago following this past weekend’s Wizard World Chicago. Here’s an excerpt from Bruce Campbell’s panel, where yet another “unexpected” moment took place.
Engaged!
Check out this marriage proposal that occurred at Wizard World Chicago. While it may not seem like a big deal to you, wait until the closing seconds for the big kick.
WizWorldChiTown’11: More pictures surface
Major Spoilers’ own Mike McLarty was at Wizard World Chicago over the weekend, and sent a few more pictures from the show floor.
WizWorldChiTown’11: The line is long
Looks like there is a big turnout as last night’s line to get into Wizard World Chicago seemed to stretch on for quite some time.
Major Spoilers’ Michael McLarty is there, and sent a couple of snaps from last night’s events.
WizWorldChiTown’11: 500 comic creators to attend convention this weekend
Press Release
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 Vengeance,” “100 Bullets”), Eduardo Risso (“Adventures of Superman,” “Green Lantern”) and scores of others will meet fans, sign autographs and sketch.
WizWorldChiTown’11: Wonka kids to reunite a Chicago Con
Press Release
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”) will appear together for an extremely rare reunion, joining more than 500 celebrities and artists at the event, which 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.