Wizard World Big Apple Spring Show
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Tom Felton, Morena Baccarin, Kristanna Loken Among Headliners At Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con 'Spring Edition,' May 21-22 At Manhattan's Penn Plaza Pavilion
Mike Grell, Arthur Suydam, Jerry Robinson, Greg Horn, Jim Cheung, Kaare Andrews, Christos Gage, Phil Ortiz, Ryan Ottley Among Leading Comics Creators To Attend NEW YORK, April 2011
America’s largest pop-culture tour, is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, at the Penn
Plaza Pavilion in Manhattan. The event, the largest and longest-running Comic Con in New
York, will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and plenty of celebrities and industry
professionals to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming,
television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
Tom Felton,
series,
“Adria” in “Stargate SG-1,” and as “Anna” in “V,” and
Kristanna Loken , whose credits include Gareb Shamus , CEO, Wizard World. “Everyone – the celebrities, Arthur Suydam
TERMINATOR 3, “Painkiller Jane,” and “The L Word,” are the headline celebrities scheduled to
attend.
“Response to the Big Apple Comic Con shows the past two years was so strong that we had to
add the Spring event,” said
the fans, the dealers, manufacturers, artists, and the entire community we deal with was
begging us to bring a huge Spring Comic Con to New York.”
Fans can also meet their favorite comic creators and artists, including
(“Marvel Zombies,” “Batman”), Greg Horn (“Blackest Night,” “Elektra,” “Ms. Marvel”), Mike Grell
(“Green Arrow,” “Green Lantern”), Jerry Robinson (“The Joker,” “Robin”), Matt Kindt (“Revolver,” Jim Cheung (“Avengers,” “Uncanny X-Men”), Kaare Andrews (Astonishing XMen,” , Christos Gage (“X-Men,” “Spider-Man”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “He- Ryan Ottley (“Invincible,” “The Walking Dead”) and Luke Ross (“Captain America,” “Amazing Dan Fogler
“Pistolwhip”),
“Iron Man”)
Man and the Masters of the Universe”),
many other national and local creators. There will also be a special appearance all the way
from Brazil, making a rare U.S. appearance, by
Spider-Man”). Other celebrities setto be on hand include Tony Award winner
(“Balls of Fury,” “Good Luck Chuck”), Bonnie Piesse (STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH, Chandler Riggs (“The Walking
STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES) and
Dead”). Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain,
superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests.
Event-goers may also try their hand interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics,
movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at more than 200 dealer booths.
Special events at Big Apple Comic Con include the TCG Gaming tournament, professional
photo opportunities (Photo Ops) with celebrities and others to be announced.
The Penn Plaza Pavilion is located at 401 Seventh Avenue at 33rd St., in the historic Hotel
Pennsylvania. Big Apple Comic Con Spring Edition is the fifth stop on Wizard World's 13-city
2011 North American tour. Hours are Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 22,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are available in advance or by calling 1-866-882-5860 and online at
at up to a 15% savings over tickets purchased at
the door. Advance adult single-day tickets are $20; two-day weekend tickets are $35, and
tickets are free for children age 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult (limit two
children per adult). VIP packages with special entry and exclusive items are also available.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World is a producer of pop culture and multimedia conventions across North America
that markets movies, TV shows, video games, technology, toys, social networking/gaming
platforms, comic books and graphic novels. It has the rights to the names, marks, domains,
customer lists and production rights for a portfolio of pop culture and multimedia conventions.
For the most recent event information please visit
www.wizardworld.com
and become Big Apple Comic
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