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Tony Danza To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia, Saturday, June 15
Editor’s Note: Once a year, we travel across the Betsy Ross Bridge to cover Wizard World Philadelphia, a convention that celebrates the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Guilty pleasure? Absolutely. But we know there’s a lot of folks in town that get just as excited as we do.
Could The Next Big Movie Idea Come From Pennsauken? Now’s Your Chance!
For those residents who’ve always said to their families and friends, “I’ve got the BEST idea for a movie!”, now’s your chance.
Wizard World, Inc. and Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., an affiliate of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., today began accepting content ideas online, with potential pitch sessions to be scheduled during Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday, May 17-18, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This marks the second activation of the recently announced collaboration between the pop culture convention producer and leading studio, following a successful debut earlier this month in Portland, Ore.
Capullo, Steranko, Grell, Horn Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 17-20
Kurt Lehner, Jonathan Glapion, Ben Caldwell, Bob Camp, Arthur Suydam, Bob Camp, Stuart Sayger Among other Superstar Creators at Pennsylvania Convention Center; Creative Stage to Feature Demonstrations, Discussions all Weekend
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”), Bob Camp (“Ren & Stimpy”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies”) and Stuart Sayger (“ROM,” “Micronauts”) are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend the 2018 Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 17-20 at the Pennsylvania Convention in Center City Philadelphia.
Magic, Dance, Music, Kato Kaelin Appearance Among New Entertainment Slate At Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 1-4, Most Free With Admission
Plethora Of Ongoing Live Shows, Trivia, Giveaways On Show Stages Provide Wizard World Fans With Non-Stop Entertainment All Weekend Long
From magicians to tap dancers, martial arts demos, music and personality Kato Kaelin to a varied lineup of singers, songwriters, bands, dueling pianos and other options, Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced the highlights of its new non-stop entertainment lineup at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 1-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The initiative, designed to keep the show floor buzzing throughout the weekend, will feature national and local acts of all kinds, allowing fans to enjoy more of the best of pop culture during the event and into the evenings. Nearly all of the entertainment is included free with any admission to the show.
Chuck Norris To Attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 3
Chuck Norris, star of 24 motion pictures such as Delta Force, Code of Silence, Missing in Action and Expendables 2 and the long-running television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” will make his Wizard World debut next week when he attends Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on Saturday, June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia. The internationally famous Norris is also a renowned teacher of martial arts, incorporated into many of his roles.
Norris will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive fan Q&A during his Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia appearance.
Gene Simmons Seeks Opening Act For Wizard World’s June 2 Concert At The Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia
Local Musicians/Groups Can Submit Video Links By May 19 to Enter To Be One Of The Concert’s Opening Acts
It’s the chance of a lifetime for musicians all across Greater Philadelphia, as famed Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons and Wizard World seek an outstanding local band to perform as one of the opening acts for “Wizard World: An Evening with Gene Simmons and His Band,” Friday, June 2, beginning at 8 p.m. The concert will take place at The Trocadero Theatre (1003 Arch St. in Center City), and will be held in conjunction with Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia taking place that weekend at Pennsylvania Convention Center.
