Photo Coverage: See Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law at King's Cross Station for 'Back to Hogwarts' Day
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Sep 4, 2018
Wizarding World fans at King's Cross railway station for “Back to Hogwarts” Day got the surprise of their lives when Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law, stars of the highly anticipated new big-screen adventure Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, apparated on Platform 9 ¾ to join the festivities and lead the countdown to the 11:00 AM departure of the Hogwarts Express.
Abingdon Theatre Co. Presents Eve Ensler's FRUIT TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach
- May 4, 2018
Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) presents the final main stage production of its 25th Anniversary season, Fruit Trilogy, a new trilogy of plays by Tony Award winner Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues, In the Body of the World) and directed by Mark Rosenblatt
Madame Tussauds Orlando Announces New Justice League Experience
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 12, 2018
Justice will be served this summer at Madame Tussauds Orlando. The world-famous attraction revealed plans to unite an all-star cast of DC Super Heroes in an epic new experience. For the first time ever, fans of DC's Justice League will come face-to-face with their favorite heroes in an action-packed adventure unlike any other.
Stephen Amell, Sebastian Stan, Ezra Miller, Among Top Celebrities to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 21, 2018
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its 18th trip to the Pennsylvania Convention in Center City Philadelphia at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 17-20. Stephen Amell ('Arrow,' 'The Flash'), Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Natalie Dormer ('Game of Thrones'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and the Lord of the Rings tandem of Sean Astin and Billy Boyd headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza.
Stan, Momoa, Dormer, Fisher and Astin will appear on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20; Momoa and Bautista will attend on Saturday only; Amell will attend on Friday only; Boyd will appear Friday through Sunday.
Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Jewel Staite ('Firefly,' 'Stargate: Atlantis'), Michael Rosenbaum ('Smallville,' 'The Justice League'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy The Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). More celebs are scheduled to be announced closer to the event.
Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.
Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Philadelphia will feature Greg Capullo ('Batman,' 'Metal'), Jim Steranko ('Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Captain America'), Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Warlord'), Greg Horn ('Phoenix,' 'Venom'), Kurt Lehner ('Gargoyles,' 'Marvel Action Hour'), Katy Farina ('Rick & Morty,' 'Steven Universe'), Bob Camp ('Ren & Stimpy'), Arthur Suydam ('Marvel Zombies'), Stuart Sayger ('ROM,' 'Micronauts'), Steve Geiger ('Punisher,' 'Spider-Man') and many others.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fifth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 17, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, May 18, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 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 evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR.
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment 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 teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
Ayyy! Henry Winkler Added to Wizard World Comic Con Portland Celebrity Roster, April 13-15
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 17, 2018
After taking the entertainment world by storm in his breakout role as 'Fonzie' in the popular sitcom 'Happy Days' (1975-85), Henry Winkler established himself as an award-winning producer and director, mixing in a few well-placed acting roles like Scream and Waterboy along the way. Winkler now joins a standout roster of celebrities set to attend next month's Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15 at the Oregon Convention Center, where he will greet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs and conduct an entertaining fan Q&A session.
After achieving success as 'Fonzie,' originally written as a minor character but which soon earned Winkler billing alongside other series stars Ron Howard and Tom Bosley, Winkler quickly transitioned to produce the successful television series 'MacGyver' and direct the film Memories of Me, among dozens of off-screen credits over the past four decades. He more recently starred opposite Kevin James in the comedy Here Comes the Boom and the TV series 'Royal Pains.'
Winkler is also a renowned author, penning dozens of children's books including the popular Hank Zipzer collection.
Winkler, scheduled to appear at Wizard World Comic Con Portland all three days, adds to an already star-studded lineup that includes Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Ian Somerhalder ("The Vampire Diaries," "Lost"), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter franchise) and others.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fourth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Portland show hours are Friday, April 13, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland 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 evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Portland, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.
Henry Winkler Added To Wizard World COMIC CON PORTLAND Celebrity Roster
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 15, 2018
After taking the entertainment world by storm in his breakout role as "Fonzie" in the popular sitcom "Happy Days" (1975-85), Henry Winkler established himself as an award-winning producer and director, mixing in a few well-placed acting roles like Scream and Waterboy along the way. Winkler now joins a standout roster of celebrities set to attend next month's Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15 at the Oregon Convention Center, where he will greet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs and conduct an entertaining fan Q&A session.
Sebastian Stan, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 21, 2018
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its sixth trip to Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15. Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Ian Somerhalder ('The Vampire Diaries,' 'Lost'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter franchise), headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza.
Stan, Miller, Somerhalder and Bautista will appear on Saturday only; Momoa and Fisher will attend on Saturday and Sunday.
Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings), Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Nichelle Nichols ('Star Trek'), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, 'Stranger Things') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). A full list of guests to date is available at http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.
Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Portland will feature Chad Hardin ('Harley Quinn,' 'Justice League'), Tyler Kirkham ('Green Lantern,' 'Deathstroke'), Gene Ha ('Mae,' 'Top 10'), Marat Michaels ('Deadpool Corps,' 'Brigade'), Ben Templesmith ('30 Days of Night'), Scott Koblish ('Deadpool'), Paul Gulacy ('Master of Kung-Fu,' 'Sabre'), Tony Fleecs ('My Little Pony,' 'Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth') and many others.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fourth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Portland show hours are Friday, April 13, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland 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 evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Portland, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment 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 teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
J.K. Rowling Responds to Concerns Over Johnny Depp Casting in FANTASTIC BEASTS
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 7, 2017
JK Rowling has released a statement on the recent controversy of the casting of actor Johnny Depp as arch-villain Gellert Grindelwald in the upcoming film FANTASTIC BEASTS : The Crimes of Grindelwald. Many fans of the franchise were unhappy over the casting news following allegations of spousal abuse by Depp's ex-wife, actress Amber Heard.
Alex and Ani Announce JUSTICE LEAGUE-Inspired Collection
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 17, 2017
ALEX AND ANI, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, today announces its latest line, the ALEX AND ANI Justice League Collection a 6-piece capsule collection in celebrating Warner Bros. Pictures' action-adventure feature film in theaters now.
Review Roundup: Does Ben Affleck Led JUSTICE LEAGUE Live Up to the Hype?
by Emily Bruno
- Nov 16, 2017
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes-Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash-it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
|
|