A Brief History
CLEVELAND, February 23, 2018 – Q&A sessions with standout celebrities John Barrowman (“Torchwood,” “Doctor Who”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”), group sessions with the stars of “Doctor Who” (David Tennant and Billie Piper), Justice League (Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher), “Torchwood” (Gareth David Lloyd, Naoko Mori), the “Women of Pop Culture” (Holly Marie Combs, Charisma Carpenter), anime, video games, cosplayer and comics creator sessions, adult and kids costume contests and more highlight the programming offerings at Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, March 2-4 at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Digging Deeper
Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission and is in addition to the live entertainment options (dancing, music, etc.) all weekend.
Some highlights of the more than 50 hours of panels scheduled include:
- Interactive Q&As with Barrowman (Saturday, 2:15 p.m.), Frank (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.), Matt Ryan (“Constantine,” Saturday, 3 p.m.), Marsters (Saturday, 3:45 p.m.), Michael Rosenbaum (“Smallville,” Saturday, 4:30 p.m.),
- Group sessions with the the casts of Justice League (Miller and Fisher, Saturday, 1 p.m.), “Doctor Who” (Tennant and Piper, Sunday, 11:45 a.m.), “Torchwood” (Lloyd and Mori, Saturday, 12:30 p.m.), “Women of Pop Culture” (Combs (“Charmed”) and Carpenter (“Buffy”); Saturday, 1 p.m.) and “Gotham” (David Mazouz and Sean Pertwee, Sunday, 1 p.m.)
- Disney Trivia panel with Walt Before Mickey stars Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, Saturday, 2 p.m.)
- Creator-themed hours featuring industry superstars Steve Geiger (“Spider-Man,” “Incredible Hulk”), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons”), Shawn Coss (“Cyanide and Happiness”) and more
- Voice Actors panels featuring anime stars Lauren Landa, Josh Grelle and Jessica Calvello (Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon)
- Fan-based panels on subjects ranging from Supernatural, Marvel vs. DC, YouTube, NASA and Superman, manga, anime and more
- Portfolio reviews by Geiger
- Kids programming all three days, including story time, face painting, puppet shows, dance parties, magic, learn to draw, (and Kids 10 and under are free every day with paid adult)
- World-famous Wizard World Comic Con Adult Costume Contest, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Kids Costume Contests on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
- Cosplay with special guests WindoftheStars, Knightmage, Princess Morgan, Galaxy Amethyst, Uncanny Megan and more, throughout the weekend
- Cosplay Workshops (Pokémon, Face Paint, Sculpting, Worbla, Cosplay Foam Building), require additional ticket
Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms or show floor stages at the convention center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.
A full list of Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland programming is available at http://wizardworld.com/programming-entertainment/cleveland (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change).
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 third event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Cleveland show hours are Friday, March 2, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland 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.
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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.
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Jerry Milani, Wizard World, 646-883-5022 (o/txt), pr@wizardworld.com
Krista Sonnhalter, Allied Marketing, 216-325-6530, ksonnhalter@alliedim.com
