Wizard World press release:
Norman Reedus, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Renner, Stephen Amell, WWEÂŽ Superstar UndertakerÂŽ Among Top Celebrities Scheduled To Attend Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 20-23
Burt Reynolds, Ben McKenzie, Billie Piper, David Morrissey, WWE Stars Randy OrtonÂŽ, Stingâ˘, Daniel BryanÂŽ, Diva Paigeâ˘, Bruce Campbell, Matt Ryan Also Headline Guest Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming In Midwestâs Largest Pop Culture Convention At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 22, 2015 â Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 20-23 with the Midwestâs largest Pop Culture Convention. Norman Reedus (âThe Walking Dead,â Boondock Saints ), Nathan Fillion (Serenity , âCastleâ), Jeremy Renner ( Avengers, The Hurt Locker), Stephen Amell (âArrowâ), Billie Piper (âDoctor Whoâ), David Morrissey (âThe Walking Dead,â âThe Reapingâ), Burt Reynolds ( Boogie Nights, âEvening Shadeâ), Ben McKenzie , (âGotham,â âThe O.C.â), Bruce Campbell ( The Evil Dead, âBurn Noticeâ) and WWEÂŽ Superstar UndertakerÂŽ , Randy OrtonÂŽ, Sting⢠, Daniel BryanÂŽ and Diva Paige⢠headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza.
Filion, Amell, McKenzie, Piper and Morrissey will appear on Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23; Orton and Bryan are scheduled for Thursday, August 20; Undertaker and Paige will attend on Friday, August 21; Reynolds will attend on Saturday; Reedus and Renner are set to appear on Sunday; Campbell will attend Friday throughSunday.
Other well-known Wizard World Comic Con Chicago guests include Matt Ryan (âConstantine,â Flypaper), Toby Kebbell ( Fantastic Four, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ), Tobin Bell (Saw franchise), Alan Tudyk (Serenity , Wreck-it Ralph), Brett Dalton (âMarvelâs Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.â),Caroll Spinney (âSesame Streetâ), Emilie De Ravin (âOnce Upon a Time,â âLostâ), Jodie Sweetin (âFull Houseâ), Adam Baldwin ( Full Metal Jacket, âFireflyâ), Jon Bernthal ( The Wolf of Wall Street, âThe Walking Deadâ), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, âThe Walking Deadâ),Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dude, Whereâs My Car? ) and Arthur Darville (âDoctor Whoâ)
Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago will feature Manuel Garcia (âIron Man,â âBlack Widowâ), Gerhard (âCerebusâ), Pere Perez (âBirds of Prey,â âMarvel Adventures Spider-Manâ), Whilce Portacio (âArtifacts,â âUncanny X-Menâ), Arthur Adams(âGuardians of the Galaxy Team-Up,â âMonkeyman and OâBrienâ), Neal Adams (âBatman,â âGreen Lanternâ), Mike Zeck (âSpider-Man,â âPunisherâ), Phil Ortiz (âThe Simpsons,â âMuppet Babiesâ), James OâBarr(creator, âThe Crowâ) and Michael Golden (âSpider-Man,â âDaredevilâ).
In addition, all full-price Wizard World Comic Con Chicago attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover âThe Walking Deadâ comic, drawn by one of Wizard Worldâs 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 15th of 26 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Chicago show hours are Thursday, August 20, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 21, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, August 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 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 â and some never before dreamed â will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.
For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, visit www.wizardworld.com/home-chicago.html .
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (https://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&Aâs, 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 ComicConBoxâ˘, a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2015 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html.