Hot on the heals of Wizard World Philly 2010, Gareb Shamus has announced the dates for next year’s convention.
Press release follows:
In the midst of an overwhelmingly successful 2010 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, Wizard Entertainment CEO Gareb Shamus today announced that the event will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, June 10-12, 2011.
This year’s event, which concluded on Sunday, featured stars Patrick Stewart, Adam West, Bruce Campbell, James Marsters, Linda Hamilton and more than 150 celebrities, comic artists and writers. The 10th Philadelphia Comic Con brought together fans of pop culture, comics, toys and collectibles and offered a chance to see the best each industry has to offer.
“We were blown away by the response to our 10th Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con this weekend,” said Shamus. “The crowds and the general excitement for the event were way up, and we plan on expanding our list of guests, artists and vendors even more in 2011.”
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About Wizard Entertainment:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces a North American Comic Con tour.
Wizard World Comic Con Tour:
August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center
October 1-3, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion
October 15-17, 2010, New England Comic Con, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
November 12-14, 2010, Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center
December 3-5, 2010, Atlanta Comic Con, Cobb Galleria Centre
March 18-20, 2011, Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre
June 10-12, 2011, Philadelphia Comic Con, Pennsylvania Convention Center
New Jersey Comic Con, 2010, New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, TBD
Cincinnati Comic Con, TBD
Cleveland Comic Con, TBD
Connecticut Comic Con TBD
Nashville Comic Con, TBD
3 Comments
I’ll be going again next year just as I have for the last 8. I only hope they can get Top Cow, Dark Horse, DC, and Aspen to come back. I don’t understand why they weren’t there for this but seem to be attending all the other cons in the area.
It was really disheartening to walk into the show room floor and be greeted by a booth promoting a cell phone in place of where the DC & Marvel booths had once been. I highly doubt I’ll be returning for what would be my fifth show. I think Baltmore or NYCC will be my new show of choice.
I’ll definately be returning but I totally agree with you. The Wizard Booth even seemed to be missable if you aren’t paying attention. They can’t seem to get people to come out any more and I don’t know why. The talent is great though. Artist Alley got even bigger this year (which is my main reason for attending).