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CONVENTIONS: Shatner, Lee, SM Punk and Others to Appear at Wizard World Portland Comic Con
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Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” “Star Trek’s” “Captain Kirk” William Shatner, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. The standout roster will also include Ron Perlman of Hellboy, Robert Englund (“Freddy Kruger” of A Nightmare on Elm Street), Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead, pop culture icons Billy Dee Williams (The Empire Strikes Back, Brian’s Song) and Adam West (“Batman”) and many others. It is the first of 15 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.
CONVENTIONS: Wizard World and BBC to Include Doctor Who 50 Anniversary Celebration on November 23
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For a half-century, TV viewers across the world have been captivated by Doctor Who, the longest running and most successful sci-fi series ever. In collaboration with BBC AMERICA, Wizard World Austin Comic Con fans will enjoy the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Celebration Event on Saturday, November 23. The event is part of the international celebration in which, for the first time ever, the series’ 50th Anniversary special, Doctor Who: The Day of The Doctor, will be simulcast on BBC AMERICA and to millions of fans in over 75 countries.
CONVENTIONS: Neal Adams to Conduct Charity Art Auctions at Wizard World Events
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Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, in conjunction with Wizard World, Inc., will conduct a series of charity comics art auctions at Wizard World’s pop culture conventions across the United States, beginning at Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24, it was announced today by Adams and Wizard World Chairman & CEO John Macaluso. A portion of proceeds from the auctions, which will be comprised of pieces donated by Adams and other notable comics artists, will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
CONVENTIONS: Aspen Comics Announces Alamo City Comic Con Plans
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Aspen Comics is returning to Texas for this weekend’s Alamo City Comic Con 2013, and will be debuting several convention exclusive items along with several popular creators. Aspen’s Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), Vince Hernandez (Trish Out of Water, Charismagic), Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces), Brian Buccellato (All New Executive Assistant: Iris, The Flash), and Paolo Pantalena (Jirni) will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #’s B6, B7 and B8 throughout the weekend.
Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: Convention Season – Fall Edition!
This weekend kicks off the New York Comic-Con and a series of conventions that continue well into December. Each convention will try to top the other with big news, big guests, and big surprises! With all the big things happening at conventions, it makes us wonder…
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CONVENTIONS: Zenescope Has Grimm Plans for NYCC’13
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Zenescope Entertainment has announced its plans for New York Comic Con 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City from October 10th through the 13th. The company will be appearing at booth #1565 promoting its newest comic books series such as OZ, HIT LIST and NO TOMORROW as well as staple titles such as WONDERLAND and ROBYN HOOD while also continuing the countdown to the landmark 100th issue of the company’s flagship hit title, GRIMM FAIRY TALES.
TEASER: Hunted
The All-New Marvel NOW! will feature the works of Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads.
TEASER: Marvel Teases Judgment
Another mystery teaser image from Marvel. All will be revealed at the New York Comic-Con in a few weeks.
NYCC’13: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Deploys to Convention
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New York Comic Con, the biggest pop culture event of the year, is almost here—and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be there with the action and excitement no fan can miss!
CONVENTIONS: Fan Communities at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
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Many of the most avid fans of popular cult movies, TV shows, comics and other characters will be roaming the floor as members of fan communities during Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Followers of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, and others will join famed cosplayers Eric “The Smoke” Moran and Ivy Doomkitty in a celebration of ultimate fandom all weekend.
CONVENTIONS: Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Programming Announced
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“One-on-one” question-and-answer sessions with top celebrities like Stan Lee, Willliam Shatner and Michael Rooker, evening parties, meet-and-greets, adult and kids costume contests, movies and an array of comics and pop culture themed panels comprise the robust featured programming schedule at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.