Press Release
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) (“Wizard World”) today announced a complete sellout of the first edition of ComicConBox™, a premium monthly box service business that launched last week. As of next month, a limited premium subscription will be offered to fans. First edition boxes are scheduled to ship within the next one-to-two weeks.
Luckily for fans, Wizard World also announced today that ComicConBox will shortly be offering a three-month subscription that brings an exclusive Marvel Secret Wars #1 sketch variant comic inside its next ComicConBox.
“The great immediate success of ComicConBox shows that the appetite for pop culture continues to grow exponentially,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “We believe that Wizard World’s intimate relationships with key players, including artists, celebrities and vendors, are unparalleled in the box business and we believe that we can instantly impact the industry.”
Fans can learn more about ComicConBox™ at http://ComicConBox.com and can interact with the service on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media outlets as well as via email at Support@ComicConBox.com.
About Wizard World Presents ComicConBox™
Wizard World Presents ComicConBox™ (http://ComicConBox.com): a premium subscription-based monthly box service featuring collectibles, exclusives, toys, tech and gaming, licensed artwork, superior comics and apparel, Wizard World Comic Con tickets, special VIP discounts and more. Boxes ship to U.S. members on or around the first of each month and also feature Epic Grand Prizes in random packages. Wizard World has a unique advantage over other box programs, as it is also a producer of 26 live Comic Con events inside the United States, bringing artists and top celebrities to millions of fans around the country. Wizard World has partnered with some major Comic Con related brands and celebrities, and it is confident that fans will “geek-out” when they open a ComicConBox.
About Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizardworld.com) 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, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™, a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
About CONtv (NASDAQ: CIDM)
CONtv (http://www.CONtv.com) is a new digital entertainment network devoted exclusively to the fanspace that provides audiences access to thousands of hours of content showcasing an original slate of programming, as well as an eclectic catalog of over 2,500 must-watch titles. Everything from quirky original series, elusive cult films & television shows, celebrated genre movies encompassing sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, grindhouse, martial arts action, to exclusive live coverage of Comic Con events nationwide, all available on-demand either in a free, ad-supported format or a subscription-based model for premium content. CONtv is a partnership of Cinedigm, one of the nation’s largest independent distributor of digital entertainment, and Wizard World, producers of the largest Comic Con Tour in the U.S. Together, they provide an unrivalled hub of content, community and conventions across the broad spectrum of devices including Android and Mac iOS, Roku Players and Roku TV, Samsung Smart TV, the web, and mobile and tablet devices.
Wizard World 2015 schedule available at: http://wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.
