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    Wizard World Philly 2011 dates announced

    Stephen SchleicherBy 3 Comments2 Mins Read

    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.”

    For more Philadelphia Comic Con guest and programming updates, check out our fan page PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON on Facebook.

    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

    via Wizard World

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    Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...

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    3 Comments

    1. Brian G. on

      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.

      • doubledumbassonyou on

        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.

    2. Brian G. on

      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).