Press Release
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with its first trip to the Cleveland Convention Center at Wizard World Cleveland Comic Con, February 20-22. William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”), Taryn Manning (“Orange is the New Black,” “Sons of Anarchy”), Cory Feldman (Stand By Me, The Goonies), Drea de Matteo (“Sons of Anarchy,” “The Sopranos”) and “The Walking Dead” duo of Seth Gilliam (“Teen Wolf”) and Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza.
Shatner will attend on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21; Feldman will appear on Saturday only; Campbell, Gilliam and Manning will attend on Saturday and Sunday; and de Matteo and Rooker are scheduled for all three days of the event.
Other well-known Wizard World Cleveland Comic Con guests include Michael Rowe (“Arrow”), Graham McTavish (The Hobbit, “Warehouse 13”), Sasha Roiz (“Grimm,” “Warehouse 13”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Caprica”), Chris 51 (“Epic Ink”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”), Doug Jones (Fantastic Four, Hellboy) and Gregg Henry (Guardians of the Galaxy, Payback).
Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley at Cleveland Comic Con will feature Mark Sumerak (“Power Pack,” “Franklin Richards”), Tim Smith III (“Marvel Super Special,” “Wolverine vs Thor”), Clinton Hobart (“Disney”) and many others.
In addition, all full-price Wizard World Cleveland Comic Con attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover “The Walking Dead” comic, drawn by one of Wizard World’s talented artist guests (to be announced shortly). Comics will be issued at registration while supplies last and VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fifth of 24 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Cleveland Comic Con show hours are Friday, February 20, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cleveland Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.
For more on the 2015 Wizard World Cleveland Comic Con, visit http://wizd.me/ClevelandPR.
About Wizard World
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).
Wizard World 2015 schedule available at: http://wizd.me/PRSchedule2015
