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Sandoval, Adams, Guinaldo, Kelly Highlight Artist Alley At Wizard World Philadelphia

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wizard worldRafa Sandoval, Neal Adams, Andrés Guinaldo, Ken Kelly, J.G. Jones, Rob Liefeld, Dan Slott, Matteo Lolli and Will Sliney headline the roster of more than 175 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 7-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Others in Artist Alley include CAFU, Mike Zeck, Phil Ortiz, Michael Golden, Clay Mann, Tyler Kirkham, Renee Witterstaetter, Ethan Van Sciver, Dean Haspiel, Arthur Suydam, Brad Guigar, Peter David, Tom DeFalco, Billy Martin and dozens of others.

In addition, all full-price Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover The Walking Dead #1 comic, drawn by a top Wizard World artist. Comics will be issued at registration while supplies last and VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version.

Celebrities attending include Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper, Ben McKenzie, Nathan Fillion, Stephen Amell, Hayley Atwell, Burt Reynolds, Karl Urban, WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton , Sting and WWE Diva Paige, Summer Glau, Lacey Chabert, Michael Rooker and many others.

Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 7, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Five WWE Superstars And Divas To Appear During 2015 Wizard World Philadelphia, May 7-9

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StingFive popular WWE Superstars and Divas will be in attendance at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia when Sting, Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton and WWE Diva Paige appear the pop culture extravaganza, set for May 7-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Reigns and Paige will appear on Thursday, May 7, greeting fans, signing autographs, posing for dual and solo photo ops and conducting a dual Q&A panel. Ziggler (who will conduct a solo Q&A panel) and Orton will attend on Friday, May 8; Sting is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, and will make a rare appearance in face paint..

It will be the first Wizard World appearance for Sting, often dubbed “The Franchise of WCW,” and one of the most recognizable and unique faces in sports-entertainment history. Although his first appearance in a WWE ring will be at WrestleMania 31 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., he remains one of the most popular and respected competitors of all-time..

Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler and Paige return to Wizard World after wildly successful appearances at previous shows.

The five join a star-studded lineup of celebrities at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia which already includes David Tennant and Billie Piper from the fan favorite Doctor Who, Ben McKenzie and Robin Lord Taylor of the hit show Gotham, Nathan Fillion, Stephen Amell, Karl Urban, Hayley Atwell, Danny Trejo, Penn Badgely, Kelly Frye, Katie Cassidy, Michael Cudlitz and dozens of others.

Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 7, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tennant, Piper To Appear Together At Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia

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David TennantDavid Tennant, who starred as the Tenth Doctor on the long-running series Doctor Who, and Billie Piper, who was his love Rose Tyler, will make their first dual U.S. public signing and photo op appearance at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Tennant will appear Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10; Piper will attend Sunday, May 10, only. They will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for dual and solo photo ops and conduct a Dual interactive Q&A panel. The show will also mark the second Wizard World appearance for Tennant, who was a huge hit last weekend in Raleigh, N.C., and the first for Piper.

Fans who purchase VIP admissions will be guaranteed autographs, photo ops and seating at the panel. It is unlikely general admission sales will be available.

Since his early work on local Scottish television through roles in some of the most beloved fantasy and sci-fi franchises of all time, Tennant has been entertaining audiences with his unique brand of wit, warmth and humanity.

In 2005, Tennant lived out a childhood dream by being cast as the indomitable Doctor Who. Tennant’s run as the Tenth Doctor won massive praise from fans and critics alike, with the readers of Doctor Who magazine voting him “Best Doctor.” Tennant’s run as the Doctor lasted five years and made an indelible impact on the series and its appeal not only among longtime fans but converts as well. His final appearance as the Tenth Doctor was for the 50th anniversary special “The Day of the Doctor,” a landmark event in the series’ history that brought together the series’ past, present and future.

Piper’s career started at just 15 when she became the youngest artist to ever debut at number one; since then she has gone on to become one of Britain’s most beloved and acclaimed actresses winning over audiences, critics and award panels alike, covering almost every area of performance. In 2003, she was selected to play Alison in the BBC’s adaptation of The Miller’s Tale. The show was a success and less than a year later she had landed parts in several films and BBC 2’s Bella and the Boys, a drama focusing on three residents of a children’s care home.

However, success really peaked for Billie when she was chosen to play the part of Rose Tyler. She went on to receive several awards including, “Most Popular Actress,” “Best Actress” and “Breakthrough British Talent” at numerous different ceremonies.

The pair join a strong lineup of stars at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia which already includes Ben McKenzie, Nathan Fillion, Stephen Amell, Hayley Atwell, Karl Urban, Danny Trejo, Penn Badgley, Michael Cudlitz, Lacey Chabert and more.

Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 7, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gotham Star Ben McKenzie To Attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia and Chicago

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ben mackenzieBen McKenzie, who plays the lead character “James Gordon” in the hit Fox TV show Gotham, will make his first two Wizard World Comic Con appearances in Philadelphia (May 9-10) and Chicago (August 22-23). Also well-known for his portrayals of “Officer Ben Sherman” in NBC’s Southland and, earlier, as “Ryan Atwood” in the teen favorite The O.C. on Fox, McKenzie will greet fans will sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct interactive Q&A sessions at the two flagship shows on the 2015 Wizard World calendar.

McKenzie’s appearances at the two events will be the only ones in North America in which fans can get autographs and photo ops.

In Philadelphia, he will be joined by fellow Gotham star Robin Lord Taylor, along with Penn Badgley, Karl Urban, Kelly Frye and many others at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In Rosemont, Ill., top guests currently scheduled to attend alongside McKenzie include Norman Reedus, Toby Kebbell, and The Walking Dead duo of Michael Rooker and Seth Gilliam at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 7, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Chicago will be held Thursday, August 20, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 21, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, August 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Guardians Of The Galaxy, Firefly, Doctor Who, Q&A’s Film Screenings Headline Programming At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

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Question-and-answer sessions featuring Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy standouts Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer), Karen Gillan (Nebula) and Michael Rooker (Yondu), Firefly headliners Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, David Boreanaz, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Lloyd, James Marsters, Sean Astin, John Carpenter, Eliza Dushku and other celebrities top the robust programming schedule at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, Thursday through Sunday, June 19-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.

Some of the highlights of the more than 125 scheduled panels are:

  • Interactive Q&A sessions with the Guardians trio of Bautista, Gillan and Rooker (Sat., 5:15 p.m.); “Firefly” tandem of Fillion and Tudyk (Sat., 3 p.m.); “Doctor Who” pair of Smith and Gillan (*paid event, Sat 10 a.m.), and “How to Survive a Killer TV Show” with Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies and Scott Wilson (Sun., noon).
  • Individual Q&A’s with Boreanaz (Sat., 2 p.m.), Goldberg (Sat., 1 p.m.), Lloyd (Sat., 3 p.m.), Marsters (Fri., 2:30 p.m.), Astin (Sat., noon), Carpenter (Sat., 4 p.m.), Dushku (Sun., 1:30 p.m.), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins® (Fri., 6:30 p.m.), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers”; Sat., 2 p.m.) and others.
  • Informative discussions with noted comics creators Marv Wolfman (Fri., 1:30 p.m.), Peter Bagge (Fri., 4:30 p.m.), Michael Golden (Sat., 11 a.m.), Ken Bald with Danny Fingeroth (Sat., 11 a.m.), the power quartet of J.G. Jones, Greg Capullo, Khoi Pham and Mike Manley (Sat., 6 p.m.) and more
  • Screenings of Karate Kid (Thurs., 5:30, followed by 7:30 Q&A with stars Macchio and Martin Cove; Revenge of the Nerds (“The Doug Benson Movie Interruption” at The Trocadero) and The Crow (Saturday, 6:30 p.m., preceded by 6 p.m. “Creating the Crow with James O’Barr”)
  • Evening Parties including “Wizard World Creator Pro Am: Drink & Draw, (Fri,., 7:30 p.m., PhilaMOCA. 531 N 12th St) (21+ only); Wizard World After Party (Sat., 9 p.m., Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.) (21+ only)
  • Costume contests for adults (Saturday, 7 p.m.) and kids (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.), plus cosplay-themed sessions with featured cosplayers Eric “The Smoke” Moran, Ivy Doomkitty and others
  • Wizard World Comic Con Film Festival, featuring selected shorts and music videos (Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat., 1:30-5:30 p.m., Sun., 1:30-4 p.m.)
  • Sci-Fi Speed Dating (Thurs., 6 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.), 90-minute sessions
  • Meet-and-greets with Jason David Frank (Fri., 12:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.)(paid events)
  • Kids Day (Sunday), with an array of kids and family activities designed just for the younger set, highlighted by the Half-Hour Of Power With The Green Power Ranger with Frank (1:30 p.m.)

Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted. (*Note: Frank Meet & Greets and Doctor Who panel with Smith and Gillen require a separate ticket.)

Oh, Doctor! Matt Smith To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con June 20-21

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Matt Smith, who recently completed an acclaimed four-year run as the 11th incarnation of the Doctor in the landmark British television series Doctor Who, will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con on Friday evening, June 20, and all day Saturday, June 21, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Smith will join Karen Gillan, who portrayed Amy Pond, scheduled to appear on Saturday only.

Both will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct interactive Q&As. They will pose together with fans on Saturday. Times for Smith’s and Gillan’s signings, photo ops will be announced shortly.

Smith began his acting career on stage, appearing in various popular London theatrical performances before landing the coveted role in Doctor Who in 2010. He received a BAFTA Award nomination in 2011 and his final episode, on Christmas Day, was BBC America’s largest audience ever, attesting to both the popularity of the series in America and Smith’s success in the role.

The former model Gillan appeared in Series 5-7 of Doctor Who, beginning in 2010, as the new companion to the eleventh Doctor Matt Smith. The Inverness, Scotland, native has added numerous theater roles, starred in the film Not Another Happy Ending last year, is a regular on Adult Swim’s NTSF:SD:SUV and portrays the mercenary Nebula in the upcoming blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy.

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, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 20, noon–7 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Capullo, Adams, Wolfman Among 200+ Creators At Philadelphia Comic Con

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Greg Capullo,Eisner Award Hall of Famers Marv Wolfman and Neal Adams, Jim Cheung and Daniel Acuña headline the more than 200 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 19-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Other notable creators include Jesus Saiz, Claudio Aboy, Ethan Van Sciver, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam, J.G. Jones, Michael Golden, Mikel Janin, Francis Portela and Paco Diaz Luque.

In addition, the first 4,000 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con VIP attendees (including all VIP packages) will receive an exclusive variant cover of Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man #1.2, drawn by Jones, at registration.

David Boreanaz, Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Lloyd, WWE Superstar John Cena, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan and Norman Reedus head the roster of standout celebrities attending. Other notables include Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Evan Peters and John Carpenter.

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, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 20, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Boreanaz, Fillion, Goldberg, Lloyd Headline Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

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David Boreanaz, Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Lloyd, Karen Gillanand Norman Reedus are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 19-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is the eighth of 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

Fillion and Gillan will appear on Saturday, June 21 only; Reedus will attend on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22; Goldberg will appear on Friday evening and Saturday, June 20-21; and Lloyd is scheduled to appear Friday through Sunday.

Other notables on the celebrity roster include Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Karl Urban, Evan Peters, Lauren Cohan,John Carpenter, Eliza Dushku, Daniel Cudmore, Alan Tudyk, Sean Astin,Ralph Macchio, Laura Vandervoort and The Walking Dead stars Michael Rooker, Sarah Wayne Callies, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson and Jon Bernthal.

In addition, WWE Divas The Bella Twins (Friday), WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino (Saturday) and WWE Superstars John Cena (Sunday) and Batista (Saturday) will attend.

Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Greg Capullo, Eisner Award Hall of Famers Marv Wolfman and Neal Adam, Jim Cheung, Daniel Acuña, Jesus Saiz, Claudio Aboy, Ethan Van Sciver, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam, J.G. Jones and Michael Golden.

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, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 20, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, June 22, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Philadelphia 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, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

Five WWE Stars At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

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Wizard World has announced that two WWE Superstars, a WWE Hall of Famer and two WWE Divas will appear at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. WWE Divas The Bella Twins, WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, WWE Superstars John Cena and Batista are scheduled to greet fans, sign autographs and pose for photo ops during one of Wizard World’s flagship events.

The Bella Twins will appear on Friday, June 20, from 4:30-7 p.m.; Bruno Sammartino is set forSaturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Batista is scheduled for Saturday from 2-6 p.m.; and John Cena is slated for 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Final schedules for photo ops, autographs and panel programming (the Bella Twins and Batista will conduct Q&A sessions during their respective allotted times) will be released shortly. Tickets for all events are extremely limited.

The appearances of the five follow those of other WWE stars at recent Wizard World shows, including WWE Superstars Sheamus, Randy Orton, WWE Diva AJ Lee, Big Show and others.

Top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con include David Boreanaz, Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Lloyd, Karen Gillan and Norman Reedus.

It is the eighth of 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 20, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Academy Award Winner Whoopi Goldberg To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

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Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg, will make her Wizard World debut at Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  With dozens of television and film credits, including The View, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Sister Act, The Color Purple, and a wide range of talents and accomplishments, Goldberg is known to millions as an actress, comedian, host, producer, author, activist, and singer-songwriter.

Goldberg began performing at age eight in New York with the Children’s Program at the Hudson guild and the Helena Rubinstein Children’s Theatre. Her successful Broadway show led to her being cast in Stephen Spielberg’s The Color Purple, earning Goldberg the 1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic Motion Picture. She has also starred in such motion pictures as Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Burglar, Fatal Beauty, Clara’s Heart, Ghost, The Long Walk Home, Soapdish, and Robert Altman’s The Player.

Her TV career began with an appearance on a 1986 episode of Moonlighting, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination as Best Guest Performer in a Dramatic Series. Honored for many of her guest spots, Goldberg also earned acclaim for her recurring portrayal of the sentient bartender Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1988-1993.

Today, in addition to her tireless humanitarian efforts on behalf of children, the homeless, human rights, substance abuse and the battle against AIDS, as well as many other worthwhile causes and charities, Goldberg has gained a fervent following as co-hostess of the daytime talk show The View.

At Philadelphia Comic Con, Goldberg will greet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs and conduct an interactive Q&A during the event. She will appear on Friday evening, June 20, and the full event day Saturday, June 21.

Goldberg joins a standout roster of celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con (June 19-22), including Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead, Daniel Cudmore, John Carpenter, David Hasselhoff, Alan Tudyk and dozens of others. It is the second-largest and second-longest running of 16 events scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, cosplay, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 20, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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